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The next morning we drive to Figueres, the first large town we've encountered since departing Girona, to visit the Teatre-Museu Dali, a museum dedicated to Salvador Dali's surreal art work. A true Catalonian, Dali's love of fine food influenced his art in unexpected ways, his favorite foods appearing in sculptures and paintings.
After an hour of roaming the museum's crowded, narrow hallways like livestock in a cattle chute, we're ready to escape the tourist trap and begin our 29-kilometer run through the wild landscape of National Parc Cap de Creus from the town of Llança to Cadaqués.
Pablo drops us off at the base of Coll Perer's rocky, wind-scoured hillside where only hardy scrub grows. Then he points to a ridge line high above us.
"Follow the ridge around to the right to Verdera Mountain and eventually you'll see the monastery," he says.
With heads down and arms pumping, we ascend 1500 feet over the next hour and a half to eventually stand before the enormous Sant Pere de Rodes, a former Benedictine monastery dating back to 878. Chris, who had been sluggish on the climb due to last night's digestif, perks up at the sight of the monastery's grandeur. "This place is killer for photos!" says Chris, darting around to scout the best shooting angles.
Running up to the monastery's massive stone walls, we crane our necks to gaze at the bell tower rising from its center. Laying my palm on the cool stone, I close my eyes and savor the serenity conjured by this place's sacredness.
I soon forget my disappointment that we don't have time to pay the small entrance fee and tour the interior when we begin a treacherous mile-and-a-half, straight-downhill sprint to Santa Creus.
Turning south, we follow the coastline for 20 kilometers, passing through Port de la Selva en route to Cadequés, where would be stopping for the night. I am grateful for the mindless ease of following the gently rolling trail through olive-tree orchards, meadows and past Salvador Dali's former residence (easily identifiable for the giant egg adorning the roof). As we reach the Cap de Creus headland, the orchards give way to a barren landscape of razor-sharp fins of black stone reminiscent of Hawaiian lava fields. From this easternmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, we watch the iron-grey rain clouds crowd out the sun's final rays.
That evening, we meet Pablo for dinner under the awning at restaurant Can Rafa just as a thunderstorm releases its fury. It's prime dinner hour and yet the streets and restaurants are deserted.
Suddenly, boisterous cheers from an unseen crowd pierce the silence.
"It's the game," says Pablo. "Everyone is in the bars watching the Barcelona versus Madrid futbol match. Sounds like Barcelona just scored."
These days, Spanish versus Catalan political clashes are settled on the soccer field rather than the battle field. Catalonians (represented by team Barcelona) are lobbying for independence from Spain (represented by team Madrid). While separatist political parties exist, they so far lack enough clout within the Spanish political system to achieve independence.
Shortly after the game ends, with Barcelona's defeat, the streets fill with despondent fans. Then everything goes dark, an apparent power failure due to the thunderstorm. "It's those bastards in Madrid!" a passerby yells from the darkness. Our fellow diners shout back in agreement and shake a fist, swearing to get them next time.
The game is quickly forgotten when dinner arrives. We devour platter after platter of locally caught tallarines and berberexos (varieties of mussels) swimming in olive oil and fresh-ground pepper, followed by erisos (sea urchins), gambitias (grilled prawns served with head and shell on) and whole anchovies served on rounds of seasoned crustini.
I swear I have no room in my belly for another bite of food when dessert appears.
"It's not about eating; it's about pleasure," says Pablo. He's right, I say to myself as I dip a spoon into the fluffy, caramel-encrusted apple mousse.
After spending the night in Cadequés, Chris, Pablo and I head to the Cellar Martín Faxió winery, at the behest of Rafel Martín Faxió, our server at dinner last night at Can Rafa, whose parents own both the winery and restaurant.
Rafel greets us with the same warmth we'd experienced the previous evening.
"Everything is done by hand, even putting the labels on the bottles," he says, walking us past the rows of wooden wine barrels. Rafel's father, Rafa Martín Mota, motions for us sit in a cozy, cave-like room next to a wood-burning fireplace. On a small wooden table are glasses of full-bodied red wine and plates of cheeses and paper-thin pork slices that melt in my mouth.
By noon, we're driving back to Girona to begin our final run stage, starting with a four-mile jaunt uphill through the Gavarres Forest following the Torre Gironella trail (and some of Pablo's machete-cut trails) to the ruins of Castell de Sant Miquel that overlook the city. From our vantage point at 1300 feet above sea level, we survey the vast terrain we'd covered on foot over the preceding few days.
After returning by the same trail to Girona, Pablo takes us on a whirlwind running tour of Girona's ancient, serpentine streets, landmarks and alleyways. "Just how old is Girona?" asks Chris.
"Well, these stones here were laid by the Romans in 75 BC," says Pablo. "And that cathedral was originally built as a Zeus temple."
"Pablo, what is your favorite part of doing these tours: the running, the food or the history lesson?" asks Chris. Pablo smiles and thoughtfully studies the layers of stone in the wall—each one laid by a different settler or conqueror over the past 2000 years—before voicing his response.
"I believe the only real way to experience a place is to run through it," he says.


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How far can a paper airplane fly? The new record as of Sunday is 226 feet, 10 inches using a design by John Collins, thanks to help from college quarterback Joe Ayoob who threw for Collins. The launch was the key, and he threw it flat, like he was trying to get a football to the other end of the 747 hangar he was in. The airplane climbed by itself, giving it the altitude to go 19 feet past the old record distance.


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Apart from her less than wonderful music, what is it that you dislike about Yoko? John obviously loved her very much. That's good enough for me.
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Today I will be discussing seven power supply units which wattage is now considered medium, from 450W to 850W to be exact. Well, this positioning is not exactly accurate. Although most of the manufacturers have already released their 1000W PSUs and some of them have reached 1500W, even very advanced PC configurations with a top-end CPU and a couple of graphics cards consume much less than 1000W. A typical home system with a dual-core CPU and one graphics card will find even a 600W PSU somewhat redundant.
The PSU models to be discussed are more or less ordinary in their electric specs but one stands out with its functionality: the Gigabyte Odin GT features a USB interface, quite an uncommon thing for a power supply.
Testing Methodology
Click the following link for a description of our testing methodology, the equipment we use, and a brief explanation of what the specified and tested parameters of power supplies mean. The article is called X-bit Labs Presents: Power Supply Unit Testing Methodology In-Depth. If you feel overwhelmed with the numbers and terms this article abounds in, check out an appropriate section of the mentioned article for an explanation.
You can also check Other section on our site for a complete list of PSU models we have tested in our labs.
AcBel Intelligent Power 560 (510W) and 660 (610W)
Products from AcBel Polytech have already been reviewed by us before. And today I have two new models from the company's Intelligent Power series. I'll talk about them both together as they are very similar between each other.
The PSUs have standard-size cases painted a matte black.
The internal design is typical for a medium-level modern PSU: joint voltage regulation and active PFC.
The 560 and 660 models resemble each other. They are both based on the same PCB, and the ratings of most components coincide. These two PSUs differ significantly from the Intelligent Power series models we reviewed earlier, though. The new PSUs are obviously roomier, some components having become smaller. It doesn't mean the design has become cheaper and simpler – this effect can be achieved by modernizing the components, for example by increasing the operating frequency of the PWM-regulator. Particularly, the PFC choke based on an E-type core installed in the previous models is now replaced with a more compact toroidal one. Some of the passive components accompanying it have moved from a small individual PFC controller card to the main PCB.
The PFC and main-regulator controllers are based on a Fairchild FAN4800 chip, a version of the popular ML4800.
The model names of the PSUs seem to reflect the so-called peak output power, i.e. the load the PSU can work with for one minute only. The continuous load (the PSU can work with it for an infinitely long time) marked on the label is 50W lower (for the 560 model, it is 491.5W + 18.5W = 510W). On the other hand, the PSUs can yield almost all the power across the +12V rail, which is the most loaded rail in a modern PC.
The 560 model uses a Protechnic Electric MGA12012MS-A25 fan (120x120x25mm). Unfortunately, products from this firm are not held in high repute among people who prefer silence.
The senior model has a more powerful fan, the MGA12012HS-A25 model. Some of it is covered with a piece of plastic to drive the airflow into the back part of the PSU for uniform cooling of the components.
Both PSUs come with the same selection of cables and connectors:
- Mainboard cable with a 20+4-pin connector (49cm long)
- CPU cable with a 4+4-pin connector (50cm)
- Two graphics card cables with one 6-pin plug on each (52cm)
- One cable with three Molex connectors and one floppy-drive plug on each (50+15+15+15cm)
- Two cables with two SATA power connectors and two Molex connectors on each (50+13+13+13cm)
That's a good selection. The PSUs can power up two graphics cards and offers enough of SATA connectors. Moreover, the SATA plugs are located on two different cables for powering both a DVD drive and a HDD that are usually located rather far from each other.


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- 12-20-2012, 08:04 AM Thread Author #1
Facebook pictures blurry
Can anyone explain why my news feed pictures are blurry ?
Some come in clear other are so blurry that I can't make them out.
Seems to be on my mini.
On my laptop I get that wonderful little blue question mark most of the time.
Don't understand why Facebook is quirky. I update it constantly.
Any help would be great.
- 12-20-2012, 08:07 AM Thread Author #2
- 12-21-2012, 09:49 PM Thread Author #3
Facebook pictures blurry
Wow not one reply...
I bet if I posted a show us your lock screen thread I'd get 100 responses.
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Do those "show us your" threads bother you, too? (They drive me freakin nuts!)
I don't have a real answer to your question though, other than the Facebook app sucks big dead llama hoohoos.
- 12-22-2012, 09:34 PM Thread Author #5
Facebook pictures blurry
The problem ends up correcting itself on the mini. It just takes a little while ( annoying ), this is on the FB app.
In Safari on any device, mini, air or iPad 2 I constantly get those annoying blue question marks where pictures should be displaying.
This problem is sporadic as well.
Alli yes those "show me" threads are so annoying, I come here to learn, not see other people's lock,screens or home screens.
Usually kids posting that stuff.
I have to,admit, I did post. Lock screen once but it was really cool. .....
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Four Things We Learned About Asher Mendelsohn
The Columbus Dispatch - November 20, 2013 04:30 PM
Four things we learned today about new Crew director of soccer operations Asher Mendelsohn.
1. He was Gregg Berhalter's first choice for the position.
As he was going through the interview process, Berhalter said he had ideas of people he would like to hire. Those were just that – ideas – until he was formally named the coach, and since then Mendelsohn was the top name on Berhalter's list.
"There were other people that reached out to me and I considered but Asher was my No. 1 target and I'm glad we were able to get him," Berhalter said.
And no, Berhalter's brother Jay was never under consideration for the position.
2. His role will be to look at the club from a broader perspective.
"We looked at a role like a mid- to long-term vision of the club where I might be short- to mid-term vision," Berhalter said. "Then you add those two pieces together and you get a total vision."
Mendelsohn is listed fourth on the Crew's masthead behind, in order: investor-operator Anthony Precourt, team president Mark McCullers and Berhalter.
Berhalter is the first sporting director in Crew history, and Mendelsohn is the first director of soccer operations. For more on what his day-to-day duties will entail, check Thursday's paper.
3. Mendelsohn's first official date will be Dec. 1.
As the director of referees, coaching administration and development academy programs for U.S. Soccer, Mendelsohn had to give two weeks' notice before officially joining the Crew. He will be in Columbus this weekend but Berhalter said "he's working now." Translation: he's already starting his work for the Crew.
4. His academy experience is viewed as a strong asset.
One of Berhalter's points of emphasis in the coming months will be the Crew's academy system. Mendelsohn will be expected to help Crew Juniors executive director Andrew Arthurs continue to build the program.
"Obviously he has expertise in the academy area, which we value highly," Berhalter said. "Andrew's doing a great job with that and we want to give him every chance to be even more successful. That's important.
"I'm a big believer in (the academy). I think that's where the Crew is going to distinguish itself from the other clubs. We have a great market for players. It's good now and we can even improve it. We'll see dividends moving forward."


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Beulah Hilla
HILLA, Beulah J., 94, of Alpena died Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Tendercare Alpena.
She is survived by her two sons, William (Theresa) Gouin and Daniel (Kathy) Gouin; daughter-in-law, Susan Gouin; three step-children, Kenneth (Trudy) Hilla, Wayne Hilla and Robert (Julie) Hilla; nine grandchildren, Karen, Patricia, Laura, Chad, Derek, Staci, Jolene, Erin, and Kaitlyn; 10 great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, May Hawley and Jean (Leonard) Blaskowski; three brothers, Richard (Janet) Valot, Clem Valot and Wayne (Darlene) Valot; and one sister-in-law, Audrey Valot.
Visitation will take place on Monday, March 18, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church from 11 a.m. until the 12:00 noon Mass of Christian Burial begins with the Rev. Fr. James Kendziorski officiating.
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Easy All-American Barbecue Chicken
With its largely do-ahead capabilities, this mouthwatering classic recipe may well become a standard at your house for summer holidays - or any old day. The sauce may be made 3-4 days in advance and kept refrigerated. The rub may be doubled (or made in any multiple quantity) and stored in a sealed bag or bottle in the pantry. The chicken may be grilled as below or roasted in a 425 degree oven on flat sheet pans for 30-35 minutes, until the breasts reach 160 and the thighs are 175 degrees.


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Baked Spaghetti
- 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 small bay leaves
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
- 1 cup grated cheddar
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack
- House Seasoning:
- 1 cup salt
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a stockpot, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, onions, peppers, garlic, parsley, seasoning mixtures, sugar, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce the heat and let simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Crumble the ground beef in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until fully cooked, with no pink color remaining. Drain the fat from the meat, and then add the ground beef to the stockpot. Simmer for 20 more minutes. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Cover the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan with sauce. Add a layer of pasta and then a little less than 1/2 of each cheese; repeat the layers, ending with the sauce. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Top the casserole with the remaining cheese, return it to the oven, and continue to cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 more minutes. Cut into squares before serving.
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Preparation tine: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered keynote remarks on the inclusion of women as an economic growth strategy at the first-ever Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Women and the Economy Summit (WES) in San Francisco, California on September 16, 2011.
Secretary Clinton said, "Now there will be a temptation on the part of those observing or covering this summit, perhaps on the part of those of us attending it as well, to say that our purpose is chiefly to advance the rights of women, to achieve justice and equality on women's behalf. And that is, of course, a noble cause to be sure and one that is very close to my heart. But at the risk of being somewhat provocative at the outset, I believe our goal is even bolder, one that extends beyond women to all humankind. The big challenge we face in these early years of 21st century is how to grow our economies and ensure shared prosperity for all nations and all people. We want to give every one of our citizens, men and women alike, young and old alike, greater opportunity to find work, to save and spend money, to pursue happiness ultimately to live up to their own God-given potentials.
"That is a clear and simple vision to state. But to make it real, to achieve the economic expansion we all seek, we need to unlock a vital source of growth that can power our economies in the decades to come. And that vital source of growth is women. With economic models straining in every corner of the world, none of us can afford to perpetuate the barriers facing women in the workforce. Because by increasing women's participation in the economy and enhancing their efficiency and productivity, we can bring about a dramatic impact on the competitiveness and growth of our economies. Because when everyone has a chance to participate in the economic life of a nation, we can all be richer. More of us can contribute to the global GDP. And the gap between the developed and the developing countries would narrow significantly as productivity rises in economies from Haiti to Papua New Guinea."
Secretary Clinton continued, "...As information transcends borders and creates opportunities for farmers to bank on mobile phones and children in distant villages to learn remotely, I believe that here, at the beginning of the 21st century, we are entering the participation age, where every individual, regardless of gender or other characteristics, is poised to be a contributing and valued member of the global marketplace.
"In some APEC economies, this transformation has been underway for quite awhile now. In others, it has begun more recently. But in all, progress has been too slow and too uneven. But there is no doubt that the increasing numbers of women in the economy and the rising productivity gains from improving the distribution of their talents and skills has helped fuel significant growth everywhere. And economies that are making the shift more effectively and rapidly are dramatically outperforming those that have not.
"So if we are serious about this undertaking, if we really want to achieve parity for women in the workforce, both that they participate and how they participate, then we must remove structural and social impediments that stack the deck against them. Now, I don't urge this because it is the right thing to do, though I believe that it is, but for the sake of our children and our nations, it is necessary to do. Because a rising tide of women in an economy raises the fortunes of families and nations."
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Apple's purchase of the semiconductor companies in Taiwan from South Korea's Samsung Electronics- for the more steps china market?
Apple's purchase of the semiconductor companies in Taiwan from South Korea's Samsung Electronics, the news that I've moved to. Diversification of businesses here gumaeseon to talk, the subject would be out, I think. However, we so far, Apple and Samsung's boring, the two companies' earnings as a society, rather than reduced, costs of attorneys to be used in buying a weekend house saw several times, is reported.
Even if a legal dispute with two companies, and we watched them, they should be, should not be involved with the story, I know that already too late. Well, at least not deteriorate more than is encouraged.
I'd love to lobby for cooperation. Is there anyone who is already doing? We might, if the money is, There is not no way. Now is the time ...
Not today, but I say for Samsung's "Galaxy tab"-Samsung Electronics, posted writings would help us? Is curious. I want to add something, people do not have any money. But, that will help people, nor solve, and a 1 percent stake in Libya, and I want to talk about ....
In fact, Samsung Electronics and Apple, and for all of us feel that the story.
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what is unhealthy is when men keep women at home and abuse their power, claiming how powerful they are. what reality is that those men are weak inside like most arab countries' economy. those men make no efforts above their skills, while women hold half the sky.
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At the risk of being redundant, "There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women" Madeleine Albright.
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Australia, Apple and SamSung
On 30 September 2011, Samsung Electronics filed by Apple in Australia, in Australia, would be convicted of patent litigation, I know. So, in Australia, "gaelreoksitaep 10.1" by 30 September of the sale are known to be postponed.
"Samsung Electronics, September 16 (Australian local time) the Australian Federal Court against Apple's claims of patent infringement and filed a lawsuit ban the sale of Samsung Electronics, with seven patents on wireless technology that Apple products have created doyonghae , indemnify, and should not be on sale in Australia for that is the target of lawsuits and iPhone smart phone, the iPhone 4, 3 GS, Tablet PC, iPad is 2, and 3 items.
Samsung Electronics claims no pay in Australia last July 28, Apple Samsung's Tablet PC 'Galaxy Tab 10.1 "prohibits the sale of a local federal court asking for an injunction to apply for the corresponding dimension is about naen. Apple "The Samsung Galaxy tab imitating the design of the iPad is invading the loss," he was asked to stop selling in Australia. Australia, yet this court did not make a decision.
Samsung Electronics plans to launch in August Galaxy tab yieoteuna court accepted the recommendation of the pending sale until the end of September were agreed. Application for injunction filed by the September 26 hearing will be resumed. "
As a way to reconcile the two companies, Rather than direct intervention, Until yesterday, I, won Australia's former Prime Minister and current information on how to resolve disagreements between, you think the story is my personal opinion. When two people working together, to think a lot of issues to be resolved, however, absolutely do not think that is a dirty backroom. Rectify the mistakes of the past, cooperation is considered.
Such a manner - On this occasion, in Australia, Samsung and Apple's way to a compromise settlement with the practical issues that arise in the course of the difficulty in finding a compromise to resolve the moderator where they experience difficulties, what about Australia that you choose? I do not know how. By ignorance. However, such a compromise rather than a tedious court battle, the two companies on the profits, make it easier to give back to society will think.
Talk to you frankly, lost the company in a lawsuit I think I would have a big impact. Samsung'd called a little bit more ...? However, for the opportunity for both companies, the size of the pie should think more should be larger.
China's tire market in the United States teach you a bad influence, judgments, in two years was found in fiction. However, the nature of electronic products, it is the time it takes to get results, 3-6 months, I think it would be enough.
Please, please believe my story one more time, I know God knows the results, all we were going to meet the expected results will occur. Please, come back legal proceedings after the economy fully.
If you believe my story, please, we have no evidence that intervention, through the media will be notified. Stories and things I do now, they naesewoseo pride, when we resist, I think it'd be useful. The two companies are higher than employees' pride is the president. I am, if you have the ability, the Australian prime minister would ask the intercession of the two companies. Also a former award ... I think the story is a never-ending litigation. First, I would like to begin mediation in Australia.
In fact, I try to talk, came to Seoul, Samsung Electronics, trying to speak to the staff, however, the result is, as always before dawn yesterday and know nothing of foreigners drinking and dancing can go to the club. Takes too much stress ... I do not think the problem will solve by yourself. To benefit companies, think that the problem of patronage. Own work, not the people who sponsor you to resolve problems between the rest of you, at least to think of the temporal consumption occurs. I keep posting this kind of problem that I is not easy. Myeotilssik must be worried. Frankly, they received sponsorship, donations and while we're - I think is the lobby - all for a living - I would like to talk.
My experience, and Samsung Electronics Win, seem to suffer retaliation. I several times, done a situation occurs, I asked for help to you, remember that most are resolved (facebook hacking, tukey nuclear palnt-Japan and more). I appreciate it, but Apple's ground, Apple yocheonghalgeogo to you for help, voters to be aware of you, I do not think the situation is unlikely to be ignored. Unnecessary legal proceedings there is no winners or losers. Please, accept, Australia's politicians can insult me, but would not presume to give up my determination.
And, the French president, Nicolas Paul Stéphane Sarközy de Nagy-Bocsa for re-election, I will be still. more, Kevin Rudd, Why angry to me? i like him. Have a chance to negotiation? between two company? He can do solving this argue?
Palgye in South Korea writes:
What is the danger facing the two visually, United Against Nuclear Iran
Free Iran
I am still interested in Iran, but just to support the president of Iran, the Western democracies will you have easily settled the foundation. Violence is contrary to religion and democracy. Who responsible for the deaths of Iranian citizens do I.? He accepts the criticism. However, alternatives do exist? What is actually moving against them, Is there anyone with real power? Some of the people or the impact of social reform is very small. Without outside help, I think makes it bleed for a while. You can blame cynical enemy, will not change my opinion. Iran, revived in the Middle East should be the subject of consumption and production, and political-religious fighting that is the opposite. But politics does not ignore the diplomatic situation is not the story. Considered, but not to interfere with us, I pray to God that I know will.


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Low Rates Drag Down Corporate Pension Funding
Despite a rising stock market and enhanced employer contributions, corporate pension plan funding levels declined again in 2012, leaving most plans significantly underfunded, according to an analysis on Wednesday from Towers Watson.
In a review of the 429 largest U.S. companies that sponsor defined benefit plans, corporate pensions were only 75% funded in aggregate, down from 78% in 2011. Though pension assets performed better during the year, it wasn't enough to offset the increase in liabilities stemming from low interest rates used to calculate outstanding pension obligations.
"Interest rates that are used to measure pension obligations were pretty low at the end of 2011 and many thought they were as low as they were going to get, but they went down even further in 2012," Alan Glickstein, a senior retirement consultant at Towers Watson, told CFO Journal. "The discount rate outweighed the other factors in a year where you would normally think there should be good news for pension funding," he added.
Pension plan assets actually increased by an estimated 4% in 2012 to $1.26 trillion, from $1.22 trillion at the end of 2011, according to Towers Watson. Exact figures won't be available until the spring when companies have filed their annual reports.
Though some CFOs may consider the interest rates affecting pension plans artificially low, the apparent underfunding of the plans could affect decisions about how much corporations contribute to the plans in 2013 and will boost corporate premiums to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., the government's pension insurer, Mr. Glickstein said.
"Under the transportation bill passed this summer, that premium is doubling over the next few years and it is assessed against the funded status based on current interest rates," Mr. Glickstein said.


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Secretary Clinton said, "More than one billion people -- one sixth of the world's population -- suffer from chronic hunger." Ensuring global food security will only become more challenging in the future, as the demand for food is projected to increase by 50 percent over the next 20 years.
What are sustainable ways to advance food security?
Pamela G. in West Virginia writes:
The support of the American farmer is imperative we must preserve the world's breadbasket while helping others learn to self sustain.
Beth M. in USA writes:
Sabrina S. in Oregon writes:
In the wake of the many recent calls for sustainable and local agriculture, I would like to bring the issue of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) to the fore, in our local dialogue. Ultimately there is no such thing as sustainability if what is grown and consumed is genetically modified. There are several significant peer-reviewed studies (those not paid for by Monsanto and including warnings from the FDA's own scientists ) that reveal great danger to animals, humans, and the environment. These include death, sterility (fourth generation cows give birth to empty water sacs), organ damage, resistance to antibiotics, genetic mutation, polluted soil and water, death of the pollinators (the bees are disappearing in an alarming rate). All do to the highly unnatural and invasive procedure of shooting bacterial (and other) genes (engineered to produce bt toxin in every cell of the plant and/or resist the very poisonous glyphosate in round up) into the DNA of corn, soy, canola, sugar beets, papaya, cotton, etc..
Proponents of GM crops said that they would feed the hungry, but even countries with starving peoples will not accept the dangerous poison food in the form of "aid" and we are eating them everyday for years! In the U.S., where genetically modified food is eaten daily by virtually everyone (95% of soy, sugar, and canola, 85% of corn) there is little to no dialogue regarding the fact that public is not aware of the EXISTENCE of GMOs, let alone the health and environmental dangers they present. In Europe, Australia, Japan, sufficient media coverage has helped to educate the public, who has rallied to ban GMO products or at least require labeling.
So I am asking that we act now; look at the gravity of this situation and educate ourselves and others, protect the children and the environment from GMO contaminants. There are many significant political and legal issues right now regarding GMOs, on local and international levels. We must actively voice our opposition and demand that changes be made before it is too late.
I ask that our local food venues, such as grocery stores, health food stores, restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, etc, PROTECT THE PUBLIC by taking the necessary measures to exclude ingredients containing GMOs in the foods that they carry and prepare for the public. This might take a bit of effort but it is what must be done. This is what is done in countries where there are bans on GMOs, so it is quite doable! In turn we will support, deeply appreciate and feel safe with those venues (who have the integrity and heart not to poison the public and not to be complicit with the greed and great irresponsibility of the biotech industry).
Even if one remains a skeptic on the issue, there is still the wisdom of the use of "the precautionary principle," which "states that if an action or policy has a suspected risk of causing harm to the public or to the environment, in the absence of scientific consensus that the action or policy is harmful, the burden of proof that it is not harmful falls on those who advocate taking the action.
This principle allows policy makers to make discretionary decisions in situations where there is evidence of potential harm in the absence of complete scientific proof. The principle implies that there is a social responsibility to protect the public from exposure to harm, when scientific investigation has found a plausible risk." (Wikipedia) This is, at the very least, what our FDA and USDA should be carrying out, but they are made up of significant number of members of Monsanto/ the biotech industry pushing this gm nightmare.
O.C. in USA writes:
Give away non GMO seeds, dirt and fertilizer at food banks for poor, Hawaiian, rural families so they can start their own gardens. Get more trade between Pacific partners. Hawaiians are really suffering because life on the islands is too expensive for poor families. It's embarrassing that a wealthy country like ours has hungry children. It's unconcionable, unforgivable.
O.C. in USA writes:
Get rid of processed food lunches at schools. Insist on whole grains, organic vegetables. If food was presented beautifully (like a Whole Foods Bar) to children in small portions that they could pick and choose from, they would enjoy it more. You can also educate them at the same time. The lack of creativity among lunch ladies in school cafeterias is mind boggling. Our children need real food not processed, wannabee indistinguishable whatever.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
I agree Pamela, the biggest hang-up is if there weren't so much conflict in the world we wouldn't need to be its breadbasket as there would be some 191 of them, all doing their thing. So in essence, to sustain the positive you gotta address the negative distractions that deplete resources, manpower, and habitat that would otherwise be sustainable naturally.
The breakdown of local societies and infrastructure is the biggest threat sustainable agriculture faces in real-time. The other is desertification, but at a slower pace. There's no getting around this to get where the world needs to be by 2030 in order to avoid severe food shortages on a regular basis, and the further erosion of social structure that would cause. So we have a finite amount of time, give or take a decade before the world's population exceeds agriculture's ability to sustain it given current trends. With or without climate change factored in. So what this question of the week really entails in context is all about humanity getting a grip on itself, getting over itself, and getting on with the program.
How many civilizations have crumbled to dust because they couldn't feed the people? I look at the emphasis placed on restoring Afghanistan's agricultural capacity and in the middle of conflict no less and the truth becomes self evident that success depends on ending the conflict.
Can the international community afford the whims of dictators that would rather build nukes than feed their people? No more than it can afford a nuclear war, and that would be the ultimate distraction to take folks permanently off the path we all need to be on.
If the definition of a super-power was in the ability to feed other nations, then we need to create equality among nations. I'd like to see a "multi-polar" world based on that. Rather than petty differences born of political ego and ideological agenda. Attitude is everything.
Cathleen in Pennsylvania writes:
The fastest route to 'Food Security' is to ban genetically modified Frankenfood produced by some of governments biggest donors, Monsanto & ADM.
Charles in the United Kingdom writes:
"Are there no prisons?†asked Scrooge.
"Plenty of prisons,†said the gentleman, laying down the pen again.
"And the Union workhouses?†demanded Scrooge. "Are they still in operation?â€
"They are. Still,†returned the gentleman, "I wish I could say they were not.â€
"The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigour, then?†said Scrooge.
"Both very busy, sir.â€
"Oh! I was afraid, from what you said at first, that something had occurred to stop them in their useful course,†said Scrooge. "I'm very glad to hear it.â€
"Under the impression that they scarcely furnish Christian cheer of mind or body to the multitude,†returned the gentleman, "a few of us are endeavouring to raise a fund to buy the Poor some meat and drink, and means of warmth. We choose this time, because it is a time, of all others, when Want is keenly felt, and Abundance rejoices. What shall I put you down for?â€
"Nothing!†Scrooge replied.
"You wish to be anonymous?â€
"I wish to be left alone,†said Scrooge. "Since you ask me what I wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. I don't make merry myself at Christmas and I can't afford to make idle people merry. I help to support the establishments I have mentioned—they cost enough; and those who are badly off must go there.â€
"Many can't go there; and many would rather die.â€
"If they would rather die,†said Scrooge, "they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. Besides—excuse me—I don't know that.â€
"But you might know it,†observed the gentleman.
"It's not my business,†Scrooge returned. "It's enough for a man to understand his own business, and not to interfere with other people's. Mine occupies me constantly. Good afternoon, gentlemen!"
Kathy in Washington, DC writes:
The International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) was conducted by over 400 scientists from more than 80 countries over a 4 year period. It was sponsored by 5 UN agencies, the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility. The IAASTD supports a radical change in practice and policy for food provision in order to address the key issues of eradicating hunger, poverty and social inequity and ensuring environmental sustainability. Food provision must be aimed at both environmental and sustainability goals especially in the context of climate change, agro-ecological farming methods are underscored as key to a more ecologcal and equitable system that places food for people (not markets and profits) at the center of policy and practice.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Well put to the masses Charles, Bravo!
(chuckle) You sparked a fond memory of a Cristmas past, in which I had to inform a building contractor who hadn't payed my crew and I along with my partner for the job we completed three days before Cristmas.
"What are you having for dinner Bob?"" Turkey.""Sounds good, you don't mind if the crew bring all their families to have Cristmas dinner at your house do you?"
( that's extended family mind you).
" Uhh... Well we have guests already.""Oh great, we can party!""Kids got to sleep early...""Well Bob, I guess that means you'll have our money no later than tommorrow... right? Otherwise folks can't get their shopping done to get their own dinners together in time and I'm afraid we'll be keeping your kids up because they will have Cristmas dinner come hell or high water Bob. I can't break my word to them and niether can you."
( we got paid-end of story.)
Russell in Washington, D.C. writes:
My approach is very simple. Treat food as it really is, an essential for healthy living not a commodity. Shift the paradigm from awarding big contracts to the corporations genetically enhancing food. Instead, award those big contracts to the organic farmers who are struggling to maintain their livelihood. Now wouldn't that be a happy ending...?
Charles in the United Kingdom writes:
Thank you for your compliments, sir.
Might I suggest for everyone's further edification on this subject "A Modest Proposal" by Mr. Jonathan Swift? It is as edifying today as it was when it was published nearly three hundred years ago.
Have a marvelous day, everyone!
Palgye in South Korea writes:
Thinks that the most of the nation which starves the nation where the water is insufficient almost agrees with the area. (State of Israel thinks. the instance which is special) Thinks will solve most the problem which first drought. Will request a help in State of Israel? The price and self-supply competitive power from the grain market which the grain major governs think that there is not a nation of the most which excepts the United States and France. Solution…. First, thinks that from the nations which, starve must make the self-sufficiency economy of the food. When supplies the water and the seed, starving by their labor power, overcomes and thinks the thing which will provide a schedule partial self-supply. And, the countries where the condition which is fixed is formed the efficiency is low but solar heat and the wind power use a same new and renewable energy and thinks that must produce the food and feed.
i hope to selected SamSung≶ Samsung Electronics of Korea CCO, in order for LEE to newly build LCD factories in China JAY Y. from the political man of China, met Xi Jinping, does. Samsung by the way, the result to be selected LG Electronics is presumed as the situation which falls off.
Birgit M. in Germany writes:
I think biodiversity and seeding organic crops instead of monocultures with genetic engineered crops are sustainable ways to advance food security. You should invite Vandana Shiva to the statedepartment instead of Monsanto lobbyists to USAid for Haiti.
Palgye in South Korea writes:
I who when am like this situation think that there is not a possibility anything of doing. Also the now there not to be any ability attended and is a situation which is difficult with reason, explains in detail, is a difficult situation. Thinks that only some people are recognizing a situation well.
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Congratulates. When being a wasteland from, remembers with the fact that showcases. Thinks did the duty where the effort of Secretary of State is big.
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"Remember the ladies." –Abigail Adams
Last week, I shared some of my personal experiences as an American woman in Riyadh. Today, I'll discuss a related, but separate, issue: the women of Riyadh. The role of women in Saudi Arabia is changing. Too rapidly for some, too slowly for others; nonetheless, it is changing everyday. As in many cultures, the Saudi woman's historical role has typically been in the home. Women and men are strictly segregated in public, and women must cover anytime they go outside the home. Restaurants and cafes have separate entrances for "singles" (men) and "families" (women and mixed groups of relatives). Individual tables even have curtains to screen women from prying eyes. A number of establishments are men-only; more than once, I was turned away at the door because the restaurant my friends and I had chosen did not allow women inside.
These outward appearances are all part of a larger question over the place of women in the public sphere. Some segments of Saudi society are uncomfortable with granting women greater visibility and independence. Driving means increased mobility, which causes worry about what will happen to a woman in public absent her husband's or father's protection. Some worry that it will be easier for young men and women to socialize together, or even date. Many people ask what will happen if a woman's car breaks down and a man tries to harm her. Similarly, some argue that the abaya and hijab are necessary protections against male aggression. Personally, I have a hard time understanding the principle of curbing women's rights in order to curb men's behavior. Aren't we all responsible for our own choices and actions? These attitudes, however, are slowly transforming within Saudi.
Modern Saudi women are creating new roles for themselves in society. Greater numbers of women enroll in university and enter the professional arena. Saudi women today are more eager to participate in public life, demonstrating their best qualities in the workplace and in their volunteer work -- their confidence, intelligence, elegance, and ambition. Many young women in Saudi today are entering fields like finance, engineering, and medicine. They have degrees from top schools in Saudi, Europe, and, often, the U.S. Saudi society is working to adapt, in its own way, to accommodate all of these brilliant young minds while remaining true to cultural and religious values. For example, Saudi women work in separate offices, or even branches, from their male colleagues. Still, these changing realities challenge many of the traditional restrictions on women. As women and men share greater responsibility for work outside the home, women have an increasing need for mobility. As a result, the driving debate has recently resurfaced in Saudi, and I, for one, am keen to see what happens.
Of course, not every Saudi woman shares the same outlook. There is often a generational divide when it comes to gender roles. I remember working at one embassy event, where I had to check guests' invitations and identification. In response to my request for identification, one woman indignantly pointed to her husband and stated, "HE is my ID!" Saudi Arabia only began issuing women their own national ID cards relatively recently; prior to that, the woman's identity was subsumed into that of her husband or father. Many women prefer this traditional way of life.
Still, the status of women in Saudi society continues to change. There are advances, setbacks, and false starts. The "ladies," as Saudi women often refer to themselves, discuss many of the same hopes and concerns my friends and I talk about together at home: excitement over landing a new job, questions about how to balance work and family life, trepidation over starting a new degree program. That would not have been the case a generation ago. In the end, the question of women's rights is one that Saudi women and Saudi society will answer for themselves. As women continue to assert themselves and forge greater independence, they will do so in a way that also makes sense in the context of their own values and tradition. The world can only benefit from all that these women have to offer.
(Post Script: Readers may be interested in the novel "Girls of Riyadh" by Rajaa Alsanea. The novel tells the story of four young Saudi women and their search for identity and purpose in their careers, friendships, love lives, and families. Originally written in Arabic, the novel was banned in Saudi Arabia when it was published, and is now translated into English and available in the United States. Ms. Alsanea is a sharp, witty writer who discusses some complex issues with humor and grace. I found the book offered insight for anyone wanting to learn more about this issue from a Saudi woman's perspective.)
John in Greece writes:
You have a great mind and objectivity in the way you see and write things.
I have not been there, but I understand it through your writing.
Here is one of the best ever written: "Personally, I have a hard time understanding the principle of curbing women's rights in order to curb men's behavior."
Dipnote Blogger Tara Foley writes:
@ John in Greece -- I'm glad you're enjoying our blog! It's been a lot of fun to reflect on my time in Saudi, and I do try to relay it in a way that accurately reflects both the positive and the negative aspects of my experiences. I hope you'll keep reading!
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Personally, speaking as a gentleman and scholar..if praying five times a day to Allah can't make good samaritans of men, then there's little hope for ladies in distress. Or for peace in the world at large.
Ahmed in Saudi Arabia writes:
I am not very good in writing in Enhlish, so please put extra effort.
In our culture we put big value in honor and modesty.
It is absolutely forbidden in our religion for men and women to commit extramarital sex.
But we may be gone too far with segregation.
Most Saudis I know (men and women) think that there is big injustice facing women in our society . But we equally agree that women in the west are facing another type of injustice by using her body to sell goods and please men.
Dipnote Blogger Tara Foley writes:
@ Ahmed in Saudi Arabia -- Thank you for reading and thank you for sharing your perspective! You are right to point out one very important detail that I was remiss not to include in my original story. Men in Saudi have an important role to play in advancing the rights of their sisters, and many men are doing so. Many brothers, husbands, fathers, cousins, and colleagues give strong support and encouragement to the ladies in their lives and all that they achieve. Thank you, Ahmed, for the support you give to your sisters, and thank you for writing! I hope you will return and share your thoughts with us again on future posts.
SB in France writes:
It's nice to see that you are sharing this view with us. The status of women in Riyadh will not change for the better so long as the Iranian Islamo-fascisim gets away with exercising dress codes, and hundreds of other limitations in private lives of its citizens, especially women in the country, insist on implementing stoning, and other cruel and inhuman punishments under the name of religion. The world is just watching and no one is courageous enough to step in and say "Hey, stop! Its the 21 st century, and if you want to live in the Community you have to be abiding the International laws and stop pretending that you have your own laws. They invent laws and break them as it pleases their lust for power. But due to their demagogy, they are used to deception, so one things very much used as tactic by the mullahs is a famous saying every one knows in Iran; They steal and shout ...THEFT >>>THEFT.. So please see that the only way to solve problems in the region is to change this regime. This is what the Iranian people want. More than 460 demonstrations in one month is just a symbolic gesture from their part to expose the fragile position of the mullahs in Iran. The only way to bring a change is to help the NCRI opposition to get out of the black list and be able to act actively with their forces in Iran. No foreigner powered and no foreign substitute that has no credentials in the people would be able to do that. This is because Iran and the Iranian people have a history of interferences and lackeys; they are very much familiar with any gesture that implies interdependence with a foreign power. So they would only accept organizations and movements not people that have been so far in a face to face confrontation with this regime and have proved their ability to stay and fight under harsh conditions. They would only trust those who have so far paid heavily. So I think its time to chose between the US short term interests in the region, which would be to continue with political deception of this regime, or its long term interests which means taking a decisive position, a gesture that proves that it is with the Iranian people and not the regime and that is to de list the pivotal force that can bring about change in Iran. THE NCRI, is the only name that brings hypertension amongst the mullahs and the Hierarchy in Iran. They know very well that the only force and real threat to them is the PMOI. All they have done so far has been to try to deface this movement so that they'd be under restrictions enough to stop them from any serious move. But this would not work. Only recently the student demonstrations have proved this wrong. Then came the 2 week workers demonstration. And this will continue. The only difference the US could make in adopting a firm action is cut short eh life of the Mullahs and save the world of a possible third world war, by acting quickly. Of course its obvious that the Iranian backed lobbies would not like this, but, then it would be too lat or the regime to react. I though should let you all know. I am a realistic journalist, for at least 16 years; I have been following the mullahs -- pattern of action. NO SENSE what so ever, unless we put our selves in their shoes, and THAT is difficult.
Kashif in America writes:
Hey Tara I know it may be hard for you to see things from a Saudi perspective or maybe even a male perspective but trust me I have not yet met a straight man that isn't a pervert deep down inside. I thought at one point in my life I could simply think of women as equals that I could be friends with but that is frankly too hard to do since women have attributes that make them appealing. Now if I get appealed to women that may seem harmless at first but from my experience it usually ends up becoming more serious it is just the nature of man to lust for women. I love women but my love for them can lead me to do very foolish stuff in order to impress them and that is why I would like more women to dress like those in Saudi Arabia.
Dan in Maryland writes:
Ms. Foley -- Thanks for sharing your very interesting and thought-provoking perceptions. As you mentioned in your first message on this topic, some -- if not many -- Saudi women seemingly have no problem with dressing in contemporary "western" styles and without their abaya and hijab when visiting nations and public places outside of Saudi Arabia. Did you get a chance to discuss this specific matter with any Saudi women? If so, what did they say about why they wear the abaya and hijab only in some public places, i.e. when in Saudi Arabia, but not when in other public places, i.e., when outside of Saudi Arabia?
Thanks again for your insights, and for your service to the State Department and the United States.
Dipnote Blogger Tara Foley writes:
@ Dan in Maryland -- The question is largely one of personal belief and preference. Many Saudi women do forgo the abaya and/or hijab while abroad, but wear it in the KSA because the law requires it and society expects it. Many others choose to wear a headscarf or abaya wherever they go. Many women choose to go even further, wearing the niqab, which covers the entire face. Some wear black gloves. In many parts of the Muslim world where it is not required by the law, covering is actually on the rise. In fact, in some countries, more women my age are wearing hijab than in their mothers' generation.
These choices reflect differences of opinion within the Muslim community about the obligation of covering. Some Muslims see it as a religious requirement that Muslim women must be covered at all times while in the presence of non-relative males. Others see the hijab as optional, a voluntary way to express religious beliefs or cultural heritage. Perhaps we have some Saudi women readers who might share their own thoughts on the subject!
Murat in Turkey writes:
Ms. Foley,
Thank you for sharing your experiences and views. It's indeed an informative text and fun to read. Anyway, it must be a good thing for you to know that you have a homeland where you can express yourself freely as a woman, even when you are temporarily in a very different cultural environment.
Yvonne in Massachusetts writes:
Ms. Foley - Sharing your first-hand experiences in SA is important to us in other cultures and brings reality directly into our homes devoid of censorship.
What are those blue pants the women in the photo are wearing? Are they lightweight? Covering oneself in black in the heat seems unbearable. Is air-conditioning available? Some comments on this please. Thank you.
Dipnote Blogger Tara Foley writes:
@ Yvonne in Massachusetts --
Thanks for writing. The pants the women in the picture are wearing are their own wardrobe choices. The mandatory aspects of the women's dress are the abaya (robe) and hijab (headscarf). The niqab (face covering) worn by the women in this picture is voluntary. The women can wear whatever styles and clothing they choose under the abaya. The abaya itself is usually black polyester, so, yes, it is very uncomfortable in the 110+ degree summer heat. Most everyplace in Riyadh is air-conditioned – malls, office buildings, banks, grocery stores, homes, etc. In terms of structure and amenities, a mall or office building in Riyadh is often comparable to what you would find in a large city in the U.S. or Europe.


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Post bike fit ride. It was quite lovely out and the trails weren't that busy. On my way back, I rode behind a bike pulling a trailer. We had one when I was growing up and I remember using it to drag my siblings around, to deliver papers, to get groceries for my mom. We got rid of it ages ago, but seeing this one today, and @cycleboredom's shot towing his kid, made me miss it a bit.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo knows. Knows that N.Y. is rising. Knows that we need more school time. But is providing less money to schools.
It is called gap funding. The Gap Elimination Adjustment law was first introduced for the 2010-11 fiscal year by then-Gov. David Paterson as a way to help close New York's then-$10 billion budget deficit. Under the legislation, a portion of the funding shortfall at the state level is divided among all school districts throughout the state and reflected as a reduction in school district state aid. (Special thanks to the Guilderland School District for providing such a savvy explanation.)
This was to be a one-time event.
"There is nothing more permanent than a temporary government program." Although that statement is credited to Ronald Reagan or Milton Friedmann, it was originally said by Utah Sen. Wallace F. Bennett in 1964.
That describes the current sleight of hand accounting by the Cuomo administration. Or as the Russians said it, "When the Czar gives an egg he takes a hen." By repeating this accounting trick, the state is destroying the slim nonprofit margin on which school districts operate.
With a new extra billion dollars in federal aid, Cuomo now wants to lengthen school time.
Let's follow that money (sage advice from the Watergate Era). Come on, fourth estate, do your job!
Will that extra aid ever really be seen in school districts? Maybe. If there is a longer school year, who will pay for all the new busing costs? Additional costs for teachers, custodial, administration to keep the school open? How about the cost of air conditioning or simple electrical costs?
The districts can always increase taxes. Oh wait, there is a cap on that now. Remember, the school tax is one of the few taxes the "99 percent" can actually directly vote for or against.
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Team USA Helps Inspire Recovering Veterans
Elite athletes who competed for Team USA in the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games visited injured American service men and women at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md and Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C.
With 16 Paralympic athletes who are veteran soldiers, sailors and Marines, Team USA came armed and ready with personal stories of how to overcome life-changing injuries. Their mission was to mentor newly injured military personnel on the rehabilitative benefits of sports and physical activity.
Prior to the visit, Marine Corps veteran and U.S. Paralympian Carlos Leon (N. Lauderdale, Fla./Athletics), who became a quadriplegic after a diving accident, spoke to his teammates about their role as mentors.
"Our visit is about what we can do as Paralympians to influence these men and women," Leon told his teammates. "We just came back from an amazing trip, but there are people right down the road who may feel like they have nothing. They may have lost their God-given right to use their bodies.
"We have to teach them that there are so many more doors that are available to them now. Anything they ask for can be given to them, but they don't even know how to ask. There's no reason why we can't teach them how to go through those doors."
The U.S. athletes have a team goal to educate individuals with physical disabilities about the sport programs throughout the country designed just for them. Local community sport programs nationwide allow individuals with physical disabilities to engage in sport as a place to thrive within their own community.
Charlie Huebner, Chief of Paralympics and the son of a first Army Sergeant, spoke to military personnel and staff at the National Naval Medical Center. "We are fortunate in this country to have some of the best military medical facilities in the world. But it's when our service members go home that we want to make sure they have local community sport programs to use the benefits of physical activity and sport in the rehabilitative process."
One of the key goals of U.S. Paralympics is to provide Paralympic sport programming in over 250 local communities by 2012. As a means to reach that goal, U.S. Paralympics collaborates with the Departments of Defense and Veteran Affairs, as well as Paralympic organizations and military medical centers throughout the country.
"Research proves that physical activity, especially for people with a physical disability, does several things. It reduces stress, it reduces depression, it increases self esteem, and it reduces secondary medical conditions. All the research in the world proves that physical activity has significant impact on their overall life," said Huebner.
"We also see that the peer process of working and playing together through sport has a deep positive impact."
LT Andrew Bookwalter, OMFS, is a surgical fourth-year resident in Bethesda focusing on neck, head and facial injuries, and feels that the most important thing that physical activity and sports can offer injured veterans is a sense of self purpose.
"One of the greatest things they can do after an injury is to try to be physically active, just to get out of bed," said Dr. Bookwalter. "It gives them a goal to focus on rather than their injury or their pain. It [activity through sports] can help with muscle strength, organ function, nutritional intake, improved sleep patterns, expanding the lungs, and just general health."
The research shows that physical activity can also help with the stress of dealing with the injury.
"It can be very stressful," said Paralympian Scott Winkler (Grovetown, Ga./Athletics), an Army veteran who suffered an injury in Tikrit which resulted in paralysis.
"When I came back disabled, it was total devastation. I didn't know what I was going to do. I was angry, I wondered why it happened to me, and just had to try to cope with it. It's very stressful but there are ways to get around it. You have to want to move on."
One of three Iraq war veterans on Team USA, Winkler competed in the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, and he came to Bethesda on a mission.
"I've been in these soldiers' shoes already. I know what it takes to move on. Everybody goes through steps and all injuries are different. But through sports you are helping yourself physically, emotionally and mentally. Sport is a key thing in life."
Another service man who found healing through sport was Navy Petty Officer Casey Tibbs (San Diego, Calif./Athletics), a multi-sport athlete in high school. Tibbs lost his leg at age 20 in a motorcycle accident and found at age 27 that he was capable of being a world-class athlete.
Tibbs and his teammates won a gold medal and set a world record in the men's 4 x 100 meter relay in Beijing and he won bronze in the long jump.
For someone who had become an amputee, finding he could be a world record-setting track star was elating.
"A lot of doors started opening up for me with the Military Program that the Paralympics had implemented," Tibbs said. "Part of my duty right now is to pass on this knowledge to the new wounded warriors that there are doors open to them, and so many things can still happen through Paralympic sport. That's how it happened for me. I just pursued it."
Today there are more than 21 million Americans living with a physical disability, and many of these individuals do not have the opportunity to participate regularly in an organized sport program. More than 30,000 service men and women have been injured in the last few years alone. U.S. Paralympics, the Department of Defense and the National Parks & Recreation Association continue to lead efforts to make these programs more widely available.
With community and peer support, these programs can help injured service men and woman lead healthy, active lifestyles.
Angela Madsen, a Marine veteran and U.S. Paralympian (Long Beach, Calif./Rowing), was injured after a lifetime of athletics and found rowing as an activity she could participate in because she could do it seated. She is now active in running a California adaptive rowing program which welcomes veterans and civilians of any age.
"We teach people how to set goals and not limits. A lot of people come in timid and afraid and think they can't do it, but they learn how to set goals and they learn how to accomplish them," said Madsen.
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Eat great healthy food made just for you at Dunn Meadow Cafe, which features grilled paninis and wraps as well as soups, salads, and vegetarian chili. Freshens Smoothies and Yogurt offers a wide variety of frozen yogurt and healthy smoothies. Freshens features Simply to Go choices such as salads and sandwiches.
The Tudor Room features casual dining in an elegant setting. Its famous grand buffet is an IU tradition that features delicious main dishes and sides as well as an extensive salad and dessert bar. Student Pricing available Monday through Friday from 1:00 pm to 1:30pm for $9.00. Sunday Student Brunch also available 10:30 am to 1:30pm for $12.95.
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UNEP Deputy Executive Director Ibrahim Thiaw met with with former Senegalese President and Secretary-General of the OIF , Abdou Diouf in Paris last week
Nairobi, 19 February 2014- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Deputy Executive Director Ibrahim Thiaw met with former Senegalese President Abdou Diouf in Paris last week to discuss ways to scale up support to francophone countries, especially in Africa, as they transition to an inclusive green economy.
Among the topics raised were the promotion of sustainable consumption and production, sustainable energy, green economy and the training of negotiators on climate change and other global issues.
These and other initiatives including sustainable public procurement, efficient use of resources in cities and best practices could be included in a proposed Memorandum of Understanding between UNEP and the Organisation international de la Francophonie (OIF), of which Mr. Diouf is the Secretary-General.
Also attending the meeting was Fatoumata Dia Touré, OIF Director of the Institute of Energy and the Environment, as well as Arab Hoballah and Martina Otto of UNEP's Division of Technology, Industry and Economics.
UNEP and OIF agreed to work together to promote renewable energy development in OIF member states and to support sustainability in buildings and cities in those countries.
This could eventually lead to special joint event during the OIF Summit in Dakar, Senegal, in November 2014, and at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties in Paris in 2015.
In addition, UNEP and OIF recognized that the reform of fossil fuel subsidies would be a key lever to promote the uptake of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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I love pumpkin season! Not only do I ? to stuff my face with scrummy pumpkiny goodness, I also like to rock it in my beauty routine.
Pumpkin—rich in potassium and vitamins A and C—has the "oomph" factor to give your hair a luscious boost while promoting hair growth and a healthy scalp. Plus, it smells delish and seasonal! Um, yes, please!
Pumpkin Hair Mask
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1552 days agoVN:F [1.9.22_1171]
and could you use any kind of pumpkin ? or does it have to be fresh ?
1552 days agoVN:F [1.9.22_1171]
when you rinse it out does it matter what temp water you use? my hair is hard to crow and so ive tried stuff and everything said to rinse in cold water so the smell doesnt stick in your hair as bad .
1872 days ago
do you need coconut oil or can you use you use any oil
1889 days ago
This is great for your hair! But you need to THOROUGHLY blend the pumpkin. Otherwise you will spend the next 2 hours picking out pumpkin bits and still have chunks left. I speak from personal experience. It needs to be a completely smooth consistency.
1890 days ago
i probably makes your hair smell great too
1890 days ago
So does this condition they hair or what?
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