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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Regional Scan: Middle East & Africa
Thales, Qatar to Develop OPV-A
|Thales, Qatar Air Force officials sign MOU to develop OPV-A. Photo: Thales
"They are able to fly with or without a pilot on board the aircraft. Unimpeded by a human's physiological limitations, an OPV is able to operate under more adverse conditions and/or for greater endurance times. Retaining on-board controls, the OPV can operate as a conventional aircraft during missions for which direct human control is preferred or desired as an immediate option," according to Thales.
Etihad Airways Plans Fleet Renewal in 2014
Etihad Airways reported a 48 percent increase in its annual profit with a record $62 million. The airline recorded a total of $6.1 billion in revenue last year, driven mostly by its minority investments into several carriers around the globe, including a 29 percent stake in Germany's Air Berlin, a 24 percent stake in India's Jet Airways and a 20 percent stake in Virgin Australia.
According to James Hogan, CEO of Etihad Airways, the company is cautiously considering making an investment as large as a 49 percent share of ownership in Italy's struggling Alitalia which last year was involved in a $688 million buyout plan that gave 12 percent of the airline to the Italian government.
The profits reflect the Middle Eastern market's emergence as a major aviation hub in recent years, with government backed carriers such as Etihad and Emirates investing in modernizing their commercial fleets with modern aircraft and adding more destinations throughout Europe and around the globe. Recent global air traffic reports from IATA have consistently indicated the highest growth rates coming from Middle Eastern carriers. In 2014 Etihad plans to introduce 18 new aircraft, including a Boeing 787 and Airbus A380, along with nine new destinations in the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Turkish Air Force Acquires AIDEWS Systems for F-16s
|AIDEWS hardware is identical, whether internal to aircraft or pod mounted as shown. Photo: Exelis
Joe Rambala, VP and GM of Exelis' integrated electronic warfare systems business, says the AIDEWS is necessary for the Turkish Air Force to upgrade its electronic warfare capabilities. The system can be configured to provide fighter pilots with both integrated radar warning and RF countermeasures, as well as advanced stand-alone radar warning.
ViaSat, EL AL Sign Connectivity Agreement
EL AL will be the Middle East-based launch customer for ViaSat's Exede in-flight connectivity service. The two companies are currently working toward certification and installation of the Exede terminals on EL AL aircraft, targeting a launch of the service in 2015. ViaSat plans to deploy the service on EL AL Boeing 737s flying from Tel Aviv to European destinations.
"As we introduce Exede in-flight service outside North America, we expect the same enthusiastic response we've seen since our launch in the U.S.," said Mark Dankberg chairman and CEO of ViaSat.
Military Avionics Demand Boosts Elbit Revenue
Elbit Systems reported 2013 revenue numbers of $2.93 billion, up from $2.89 billion the previous year. Increasing demand in Israel for avionics systems, command and control systems and maintenance services helped with the increase in revenue.
"Recently, we implemented some organizational changes to enhance our market position in the areas of cyber and intelligence systems as well as commercial avionics systems. We consider both of these areas as growth engines," said Bezhalel Machlis, president and CEO of Elbit Systems.


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About the Author: Alexander McLaren is a Public Diplomacy Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China.
Just hours before the opening ceremony, President Bush had a meeting with the entire U.S. Olympic team, and we were there. As you might expect, anything involving the President of the United States has to be planned in advance. There are security concerns, scheduling issues and just practical issues like where will he enter and where the cars in his motorcade can park. This was even more complicated than a "normal" Presidential visit because his father, the former President, his daughter Barbara, the U.S. Ambassador to China and many other VIPs were coming as well. Plus it was on the Olympic Green just before the opening ceremony. So we had meetings, and we drew maps and planned everything to the last detail.
And of course it was all in vain.
I watched the more than 500 young athletes file into the Olympic Fencing Hall wearing their team blazers and caps. It was an incredible sight. Everyone was smiling; they knew that this was one of the most important days in their lives.
The President arrived to cheers from the athletes and gave a rousing speech calling on the team to win as many gold medals as they could and to give it all they got.
After he spoke the plan was to assemble everyone by team in a big semi-circle. The President would walk up to each team, take one photo and move on. But once the President got moving, he was shaking hands and chatting with each athlete. They were throwing their arms around the Commander-in-Chief, and everyone had their own camera for a one-on-one shot. These young people weren't going to stand still and pose, and the President didn't want them to!
So instead we brought the teams to the President, giving each of them time to chat and joke around while cameras clicked and TV crews filmed. We'd give each team a few minutes and then politely ask them to move on to give the next team a chance.
In the case of the boxers and weightlifters, we asked VERY POLITELY.
Meanwhile former President George H.W. Bush, the first daughter Barbara, U.S. Ambassador to China Clark T. Randt, Jr., and other VIPs mingled with the athletes giving them all a chance to get to know each other. The President even took a minute to meet with the Chinese volunteers and staff who had worked so hard to make this possible.
The great thing is, although the plan didn't work, the event was wonderful. Everyone got time with the President, the team was happy and most importantly the President was thrilled to spend so much time with our Olympians.
It's always good to see that sometimes things do work out fine.

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Jim Cramer's 10 Lucrative Themes for 2013
NEW YORK ( Real Money ) -- Every year we see some themes that seem to transcend everything out there. These themes are like rising tides: They seem to take up all boats in the water, even ones that aren't nearly as sturdy as boats stuck in still waters or tides that are ebbing.
Last year was a bountiful year, with the S&P 500 up 16%, including reinvested dividends. Yet it would have almost seemed like a down year if you'd listened to the chatter, or read the papers, or did anything that amounted to a superficial following of the market.
In short, it seemed market commentators, pundits and hedge-fund managers decided to leave their senses and focus only on Washington. This became the controlling issue in the discourse. It seemed like the main event. But in reality -- meaning actual stock performance -- it was a sideshow. The prevailing themes, the ones that stand out, are quite obvious from looking at the charts, and they've totally trumped any stress from the Capitol.
That brings me to a thought regarding the next Washington crisis. We are totally right to stay focused on these various crises -- but only because, in a tactical sense, they create buying opportunities. As I look through the charts for 2012, I am amazed at how many opportunities appeared not from the companies themselves, but from Washington's shenanigans and election worries. In fact, I think 2012 will turn out to be the year when we began to see a pattern: You buy on Washington-inspired dips and you trim when it looks like Washington has its act together, which we know it doesn't.
It's pretty simple: What's good for business is anything but Washington, with the exception of the much-scorned Fed chief Ben Bernanke, who is still providing rocket fuel for some of these trends. What's bad for stocks is anyone inside the Beltway -- Republican, Democrat, doesn't matter.
But here's the key thing: As someone who is in the media, I can tell you that it's really easy to default to talking about Washington, and many of us like to do so. Why? Some think it is exciting. (I don't.) Others know the secret truth: It is easy because it requires very little homework. Anyone can have a view. You can pretty much state your opinion, and somehow that counts as valuable -- which is terrific, because you don't have to stress or read or give it a lot of thought. It's like a college bull session out there, for heaven's sake.


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Anyone have any ideas on what a family can do on NYE at the last minute? My wife, 14 mo old and myself were to get together with 2 other families but just got the call that one family's kid is sick w/ flu and the other family's mother is ill.
Looking for something in the Medina/Akron area preferably but can/will travel.
Romp n Stomp has their jumpers and buffet but costs 25 bones per adult. Only other option is Amazone out here ($12 per) but that doesn't start until 8pm, don't know if the little guy would last more than an hour-hour 1/2.
Wife doesn't want to spend another NYE at home doing the same thing we'd do any other night
Thanks in advance for any feed back


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Advanced Micro Devices, the only designer of both leading-edge microprocessors and graphics processors, said that its new software development kit (SDK) for OpenCL application programming interface (API) supports both x86 chips as well as graphics processing units (CPUs). The new SDK will ensure that next-generation programs will take advantage of both product types AMD provides.
"AMD offers the market both high-performance CPU and GPU technology, and as such we are delivering on this unique ability to provide an OpenCL platform that enables developers to create applications that run the way they were meant to be run, on all the available processors in the system," said Terry Makedon, a manager for software products at ATI, graphics business unit at AMD.
With the beta release of its ATI Stream Software Development Kit (SDK) v2.0, featuring OpenCL 1.0 support, AMD provides a free set of tools software developers can use to create applications that are accelerated by ATI Radeon HD graphics processing units (GPUs) and any multi-core x86 central processing units that support SSE3 working together, which should ensure smooth performance. The ATI Stream SDK v2.0 is certified compliant with OpenCL 1.0 by the Khronos Working Group.
Even though AMD's ATI Stream SDK 2.0 supports both central processors and graphics processors, at present AMD does not offer OpenCL drivers for end-users that support both CPUs and GPUs.
Tags: AMD, ATI, Radeon, x86, OpenCL, GPGPU


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Brûlée Banana Split
Banana Split Ingredients
½ Banana
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. fresh berries
1 Tbsp. vanilla bean ice cream
1 Tbsp. fruit sorbet
1 Tbsp. chocolate sauce
1 Tbsp. agave caramel sauce (recipe below)
1 Tbsp. raspberry-pomegranate coulis (recipe below)
Banana Split Directions
- Peel and quarter banana lengthwise; coat with brown sugar and caramelize with a torch.
- Put two banana quarters in bowl; top with vanilla bean ice cream and fruit sorbet.
- Sprinkle with fresh berries, drizzle with agave caramel, raspberry-pomegranate and chocolate sauces.
Agave Caramel Sauce Ingredients
6 Tbsp. water
6 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. agave syrup
¼ cup cream
2 Tbsp. butter
Agave Caramel Sauce Directions
- Combine water, sugar, and agave syrup. Cook to a light caramel.
- Stand back and add cream, stirring to blend.
- Stir in butter.
- Cool.
Raspberry-Pomegranate Coulis Ingredients
6 Tbsp. raspberries, frozen
1 Tbsp. pomegranate juice
1 Tbsp. fructose (or sugar)
Raspberry-Pomegranate Coulis Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pot.
- Simmer over low medium heat until all the raspberries are broken down.
- Puree and strain.


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AAE Knights Inn JFK
Located 1 block from the subway, our discounted rooms offer free airport shuttle, free breakfast and free wifi. Our rooms are cleaned daily and all include private ensuites. Getting to everywhere in Manhattan is easy and our friendly staff will answer any of your questions!
Come stay with us today!
Private Rooms Include Free:
• Airport shuttle to and from JFK
• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Parking
• Linen
The private rooms clean and spacious and the breakfast includes; coffee, tea, juices, toast, cereals, fruits and hot waffles with maple syrup and butter. If there are 3 or more of you, the private room could save you money, and you can enjoy the space in private. These rooms can accommodate up to 5 people.
Dorm Beds Include:
• Airport shuttle at a discount price of $7 per person
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Parking
• $3 Linen fee and towel fee per night
• $5 deluxe breakfast
• Shared bath
• Rooms of 4 (limited number)
Same day rooms:
• Private en-suite accommodating 2 people including breakfast - $78
• Dorms with $7 shuttle, not including breakfast - $15
• You must book until 6pm on arrival date.
If you book before you arrive at the airport, on the same day you can still avail of airport shuttle. Please note that you must book online to get low discounted rates. Low rates are not available for walk-ins or phone calls. Taxes are not included in the price and are payable at check in. Our prices are ideal for a 'backpacker's budget', and has the best deals out of 53 locations.
Bed Breakdown:
• 1 bed accommodates one person
• 1 double bed or two beds accommodates two people
• 2 double beds accommodates two or three people
• Therefore a '4 bed room' is for 4 people sleeping on 2 double beds
Age Restriction Policy:
Male guests over 35 are not permitted to stay in dorm rooms. If you have already booked a dorm room, please go back and change it to a private room accommodation. If you arrive at the hostel and you have a dorm room booked (male over 35) you will have the choice to book a private room upgrade at a rate of walk-ins (for that day) or leave the hostel.
Call us on arrival from the free courtesy phone in all terminals. At the Federal Circle AirTrain exit, dial 73 as the Super8 front desk is where you will check in. We require all cancels be in email form to us at email@example.com. No Phone Calls
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hostel Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Reception
- 24 Hour Security
- Air Conditioning
- Airport Transfers
- Bicycle parking
- Free Breakfast
- Cable TV
- Card Phones
- Common Room
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Elevator
- Free Airport Transfers
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Hair Dryers For Hire
- House Keeping
- Internet Access
- Key Card Access
- Linen Included
- Luggage Storage
- Mini Supermarket
- No Curfew
- Parking
- Reading Light
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Towels For Hire
- Towels Included
- Wheelchair Friendly
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Hostel InfoThis property has specific Terms & Conditions.
We have New Years Eve 31 December Rooms for 4 people at our AAE Howard J's- see AAEHotels
*** Please Note Bed Configurations for USA***
1 person = 1 bed
2 People = 1 Double bed or 2 beds
3 People = 2 double size beds
4 people = 2 double size beds
This means a '4 bed room' is for 4 people sharing 2 double size beds. See Pictures this site for diagram
*****Absolutely NO WALK ins or Phone Calls will receive these low rates..MUST BE BOOKED ON LINE , IN ADVANCE FROM EITHER THIS WEB SITE OR AAE HOSTELS SITE
Please print your confirmation
CHECK IN AT 'SUPER EIGHT HOTEL' ON Jamaica Ave # 139-01
Please see our web site for details on free shutlles and how to arrive to us for only $2. USD from the city.
All cancels and changes must be made via email at least 24 hours prior to ARRIVAL DATE, NO PHONE CALLS accepted.
Free Airport shuttle runs from 430 am until 23. If your late arrival, see our web page for directions using the Subway System line E. You can reach us from anywhere in NY.
Breakfast is from 6:30-9:30AM
All cancellations must be done 24 hours in advance of your arrival date (not arrival time) or you will be charged the first night.
Check in time is 3PM or later
DirectionsShow MapHide Map
Location at the Subway
ALL GUEST CHECK IN AT SUPER 8 HOTEL Desk
New York City is known for its massive underground Subway System. Rides to anywhere you want to go cost less then $2 a person. You can purchase daily passes or multi ride passes and pay even less. The subway operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and on holidays. From JFK call us at the number provided in your confirmation.
Airport arrival? Get on the Free AirTrain- go to 'Federal Circle' and call our shuttle at 7186581866. Airport Shuttle runs from 4:30AM-11:30PM
2. Arrivings by Train, Bus?
All national trains and bus arrive at a place called 'Port Authority New York' This will place you at the main hub of all transport on 42 nd Street. Go all the way to bottom level 'Subway' and look for the 'E' train going to 'Queens Uptown - Jamaica' Head direction away from World Trade Center. The cost is $2.00 per person. Take Subway until Jamaica Van Wyck Station. Exit and turn left on Van Wyck. Walk one block , turn right on Jamaica. Look straight ahead. It will look like our building is in center of the street- we are not, we are 2 blocks up the Jamiaca Street- where the road splits and goes on both sides of us. 5 story cream colored building- proceed to parking lot, then our door.
Driving. If you are driving, use GPS locator. We are technically 139-01 Jaimaca Ave, Jamaica, New York. If no GPS- see our web site for exact driving directions
ALL Check ins are done at S Eight Hotel
*** Please Note Bed Configurations for USA***
1 person = 1 bed
2 People = 1 Double bed or 2 beds
3 People = 2 double size beds
4 people = 2 double size beds
This means a '4 bed room' is for 4 people sharing 2 double size beds. See Pictures this site for diagram
Located Near
2 BLOCKS TO 'E' subway line at Jamaica - Van Wyck Station. This means you are 2 blocks from all of New York being at your footsteps. Just 2.00 a ride!
Surrounding us, is restaurants- great chinese take out across the street. 3 fast food restaurants on all sides, Laundromat across the street, small stores that are open 24 hours.


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Clairefontaine Pocket Vintage Notebooks (3.5 x 5.5) (Set of 2)
Return to the days of glamorous travel and the Beat Generation with Clairefontaine's 1951 Pocket Vintage Notebook (3.5 x 5.5)! Based on Clairefontaine's original 1951 design, this conveniently sized notebook carries the cachet of Parisian patisseries into your corner coffee shop. Enjoy the original texturing, the brightly hued covers, and the front cover labeling box, a throw-back touch we adore. This side staple bound notebook boasts Clairfontaine's archival quality 90 g paper with its creamy vellum finish for an exceptionally smooth writing experience. Available as a set of two notebooks, select your favorite color or choose them all. Skillfully combining French flair and function, we're sure this 1951 Pocket Vintage Notebook will quickly become a favorite!
- 48 Sheets
- 90 gsm Paper
- Textured Cover
- Side Staplebound
- Choose from several cover colors
- Set of 2 notebooks
- Item #: pcl5296
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Clairefontaine Pocket Vintage Notebooks (3.5 x 5.5) (Set of 2)
The Clairefontaine mill has been making paper since 1858 and stationery products since 1890. The company is best known for making the first school notebooks in France, and has become famous for their exceptional paper quality. Clairefontaine is currently the only European manufacturer making its own paper for its own products. This guarantees not only consistent quality, but also controls the environmental impact of the manufacturing process.
Clairefontaine Pocket Vintage Notebooks (3.5 x 5.5) (Set of 2)
Book Style
Paper Properties
Located in the Vosges region of France, Clairefontaine was established in 1863 on the site of a 16th century paper mill. The firm is noted for being the first school stationery manufacturer in France, and, to this day, European students from kindergarten through doctoral studies appreciate the fine quality of Clairefontaine's notebooks.
Clairefontaine is currently the only manufacturer making its own paper for its own products. This guarantees not only consistent quality, but also controls the environmental impact of the manufacturing process. Clairefontaine reduces its water consumption through advanced recycling of the water used in the production process. The water is returned to the River Meurthe cleaner than when it arrived at the Vosges mill. The water is so clean when it leaves the facility local people can fish, boat and swim downstream within sight of the mill.
Another point of interest: The ink of all Clairefontaine and Rhodia products have been changed to abide by the most stringent European environmental standards such as REACH and NF. They are now water based rather than petroleum or solvent based. They are non toxic and non irritating. While the colors remain the same, they are now made from vegetable oil pigments rather than mineral one. Those inks can be made from a variety of sources including soy-bean, corn and linseed oils.


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Teacher Professional Development Resources
Resources for Teacher Assistant (TA) Development
We are pleased to offer resources for instructors of physics teacher assistants (TAs).
Open Source Tutorials in Physics with Teaching Assistant Development
The Open Source Tutorials in Physics Sensemaking are a set of physics tutorials (guided-inquiry worksheets intended for use in small groups) on thirteen topics common to introductory physics courses.
Recognizing that instructors inevitably need to adapt even the best reform materials to suit their local circumstances, we offer these tutorials as user-modifiable documents, and offer resources to assist users in making effective modifications and training teaching assistants. In particular, our tutorials are embedded with comments from the developers, advice from experienced instructors, and annotated video clips of students using the materials. Other implementation resources include homework and solutions, complete instructor's guides, pretests, and exam questions.
More background on these materials is available online.
To download the tutorials, please visit: https://spuphysics.box.com/ost
You will need a password to view and download the files. To obtain this password, please email Rachel Scherr at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Titanic by SmartGames Level 68 Tips and Strategies
- App name: Titanic by SmartGames
- Developer: SmartGames
- Genre: Education
- Release: Apr 24, 2012
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The Florida Petroleum Reprocessors (FPR) Site in Davie, Florida was listed on National Priorities List on March 27, 1998. Between 1978-1992, it was a waste oil transfer station. The groundwater, soil and sediments are contaminated with volatile organic chemicals, metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
In this public health assessment, The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) evaluates the potential for health effects from exposure to contaminated groundwater, soil and sediment. Surface water was not contaminated.
Currently, this site poses an indeterminate public health hazard because of contaminated groundwater. In the past, the site posed a public health hazard because private wells in the northern part of the site were contaminated. As a result, these residents are at an increased risk of cancer and non-cancer illnesses from household use of 1,1-dichloroethene and vinyl chloride contaminated groundwater. We do not know if there are private wells south of the FPR property; however, the contamination is moving south, people could be exposed in the future.
People installing private wells over the contaminated aquifer in the future could be exposed to chemicals in the groundwater. Public access to the FPR property is restricted by a fence. Future potential exposure to subsurface soil could occur if construction or similar activities disturb the subsurface soil.
As a result of our analysis, FDOH makes the following recommendations:
- Sample private wells to determine if they are contaminated and prohibit domestic use.
- Inform residents of the potential public health threat from use of contaminated private wells.
- Continue to sample municipal water for volatile organic chemicals on a regular basis.
- Survey the area south of FPR property to make sure there are no private wells.
- Prohibit any domestic use of the groundwater under the FPR property until it meets all state and federal drinking water standards.
- Determine the extent of groundwater contamination south of FPR. Sample any private wells in the area of contamination.
- Continue to maintain security and post hazardous waste warning signs around FPR property.
A. Site Description and History
In this public health assessment, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in cooperation with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), evaluates the public health significance of the Florida Petroleum Reprocessors site. Specifically, FDOH reviews environmental data, community health concerns and health outcome data to determine whether people in the community might be exposed to site contaminants, and if so, at levels which might cause harm. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA or Superfund) authorizes the ATSDR to conduct public health assessments at hazardous waste sites. The ATSDR, in Atlanta, Georgia, is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Florida Petroleum Reprocessors (FPR) is in Davie, Florida (See Figure 1, 2, 3). For the purpose of this assessment, we define the site as the area shown in Figure 3. The site includes most of the south Peele-Dixie Well field and is bounded by Peters Road on the north, US Highway 441 on the east, the Florida Turnpike on the west, and Oakes Road on the south. The source of contamination is a 1 25 acreparcel of land at 3211 S.W. 50th Avenue (See Figure 4). From 1978-1992, various companies including Barry's Waste Oil Service, Oil Conservations Inc., South Florida Fuels and Florida Petroleum Reprocessors used the property as a waste oil transfer station. The facility received, stored, blended and delivered waste oil to asphalt plants, phosphate mines and other waste oil reprocessors. The facility stored wastewater in an unlined pit, stored tanks in an area surrounded by an earthen dike, and spilled waste oil on the ground. The facility is currently unoccupied (EPA 1997).
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP; formally known as the Department of Environmental Regulation) frequently cited the facility for violations. In 1981, FDEP found highly contaminated soil, possible groundwater contamination and "sloppy" facility operations. In response, the owners placed their storage tanks on a concrete pad and surrounded the area with an elevated mound of soil. FDEP's follow-up inspection found significant improvements (EPA, 1997).
In 1984, FDEP discovered chlorinated volatile organic compounds (VOC's) in two of the facility's monitoring wells. They found chemicals floating on top of the groundwater and in 4500 cubic yards (yd3)of contaminated soil. In addition, 1,1-dichloroethene, cis-1,2-dichloroethene, trichloroethene, and vinyl chloride were dissolved in the groundwater above FDEP standards. In response, the owners removed 225 gallons of chemicals floating on the groundwater (EPA 1997).
In 1986, the Ft. Lauderdale City Utilities Department discovered elevated levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in drinking water from the southern Peele-Dixie wellfield, one mile north of FPR (See Figure 3). The levels exceeded federal and state maximum allowable concentrations in groundwater used for public drinking (1994 EPA Fact Sheet). The City of Ft. Lauderdale shut down the southern half of the wellfield. They connected some area homes with private drinking water wells to municipal water lines. The northern part of the wellfield is still operational (EPA 1997).
The Environmental Protection Agency originally suspected the source of the contaminated wellfield was from the nearby 21st Street Manor Dump (See Figure 3; EPA 1997). However, the EPA concluded the dump was not the source of contamination (EPA 1997). Since many chemicals in the wellfield were also in the groundwater on the FPR property, the EPA identified FPR as the primary source for contamination of the Peele-Dixie wellfield. Between 1994 and 1995, EPA conducted a two-phase Remedial Investigation (RI).
Several agencies conducted assessments on private wells near the contaminated wellfield. In 1988, FDEP sampled 38 private wells within 1 mile of the 21st Street Manor dump. Between 1987 and 1992, the Broward County Health Department sampled nine private drinking water wells along SW 44th Terrace (see Figure 5). The Health Department found elevated levels of 1,1-dichloroethene, 1,2-dichloroethene and vinyl chloride (Florida HRS 1992).
In 1992, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) assessed the public health implications of the groundwater contamination in the 21st Street Manor Dump Public Health Assessment. The report concluded that VOCs in private wells near the 21st Street Manor Dump site could be a health concern and recommended providing households with private wells an alternate drinking water source. The people with private wells were transient and predominantly Spanish-speaking (FDOH 1997).
In 1995, the city constructed an air stripping treatment system to clean the wellfield. Air stripping removes VOCs from contaminated groundwater by forcing air through the water causing the compounds to evaporate (EPA 1997).
In 1996, the EPA discovered oil, grease, organic chemicals, gasoline and chlorinated solvents in the surface and subsurface soils 60 feet deep on the FPR property. They found chemicals on top of the water table and in the groundwater as deep as 200 feet. In early 1997, the EPA removed the remaining storage tanks, 13,000 gallons of free product and 26,000 gallons of wastewater. In April 1997, the EPA proposed the site to the Superfund National Priorities List. In September 1997, the EPA released the Draft Remedial Investigation report (EPA 1997).
In May 1997, the FDOH conducted a health consultation for groundwater contamination near the FPR site. The consultation concluded that groundwater was a public health hazard based upon the potential for consumption and that illness may occur from exposure to vinyl chloride in groundwater. The consult further concluded that contamination of municipal wells in the Peele-Dixie wellfield may increase if contaminated groundwater under the FPR property migrates northward. FDOH recommended that EPA limit human exposure to contaminated groundwater and annually monitor groundwater north of the FPR. They conducted community health education to assist the residents to understandpotential exposure routes and ways to reduce their exposure (FDOH 1997).
In 1997, as a follow-up to previous sampling, the Broward County Health Department identified seven homes on SW 44th Terrace with private wells and analyzed for volatile organic compounds (VOC's; see Figure 5). All other homes in the area use municipal water. The levels found in all wells were below levels of concern (J. Winter, personal communication, April 6, 1998).
In November 1997, the FDOH developed a brochure in English and Spanish warning people not to use private well water. The brochure was developed as a precautionary measure since the FDOH health consultation report identified contaminated groundwater near homes in the area and since some people hooked up to city water might still be using their private wells. The brochure targeted households with private wells within 1.5 miles or less from the FPR property. The brochure describes reasons citizens should be concerned and where to get more information. In November 1997, the Broward County Health Department distributed the brochure door-to-door to all 77 households on SW 44th Terrace.
In June 1988 the EPA proposed a cleanup plan but based on public comment, the EPA decided to collect additional data. They decided to aggressively remove chemicals, pump and treat contaminated groundwater and to prevent chemicals from traveling farther from the source (EPA 1999).
On December 13, 1996, Ms. Carolyn Voyles, FDOH visited the site and performed a windshield survey of the industrial area surrounding the site. She observed Terra Construction on the north, Florida Turnpike to the west, wetlands to the south and Atlas Waste Magic Inc. and a lumber supply company on the east. She observed a crane company occupying the FPR property. A locked chain link fence surrounded the property but, the gate had a gap that a person could slip through. Inside the fence, she observed two trailers, a shed, old FPR tanks in the containment structure, heavy equipment, old cars, tires, furniture and pluming pipes from the containment structure. She saw "no trespassing" signs posted on the fence. She noticed the ground inside the fence and surrounding areas was sandy with no grass or plant cover.
Ms. Voyles observed the area surrounding the FPR property as mixed residential and industrial. She observed the Twin Lakes Travel Park about one-quarter mile east of the fenced in area. She observed another residential area about one-quarter mile west of the fenced area (beyond the turnpike). She observed a human-made lake about one-quarter mile southeast of the fenced area and canals in the wetland area south of the fenced area.
On April 9, 1998, Randy Merchant and Julia Winter of the FDOH visited the site. They observed a chain-link fence topped with barbed wire around three sides of the property. The western side of the property boarding the Florida Turnpike did not appear to be fenced. The two gates to the property were locked. Mr. Merchant and Ms. Winter observed a shed, an abandoned house trailer, and an abandoned travel trailer on the property. They also observed a 3-foot high, "U"-shaped, concrete-block, retaining wall in the middle of the property. They observed 10 to 20 55-gallon drums. (Florida Department of Environmental Protection officials report these drums contain water and soil from the installation of ground water monitoring wells.) Mr. Merchant and Ms. Winter did not observe any evidence of trespass.
Mr. Merchant and Ms. Winter observed the area immediately around the property was highly industrial. Residents of the nearby mobile home park have municipal water but some use shallow wells for irrigation. Residents of duplex homes about 1.5 miles southeast of the property on SW 43rd Avenue have municipal water.
C. Demographics, Land Use and Natural Resource Use
According to the 1990 census, the racial makeup of the area around the site is 81% white, 6% African-American, and 13% Hispanic. About 17,000 people live within a mile of the FPR property. Three public schools are within a mile of the property. The neighborhoods in this area are middle income. The median family income is about $28,500 (FDOH 1997).
In the area south of the New River Canal including the FPR property, we estimate there are about 4,700 people. Children aged 0-4 comprise 8.3% of the population and children aged 5-9 comprise about 6.7% of the population (Census tract 701; Bureau of Census, 1990).
In the area north of the New River Canal including the southern Peele-Dixie wellfield, we estimate there are about 6,260 people. Children aged 0-4 comprise almost 9% of the population and children aged 5-9 comprise about 8.3% of the population (Census tract 611; Bureau of Census, 1990).
Land Use
The area north of the New River Canal is residential. The eleven public supply wells the city took out of production due to contamination are in this part of the site. The public supply wells are between 110 and 125 feet deep. A recreational lake and a baseball field are north of the FPR property. A few homes may use private wells (Florida HRS, 1992).
The southern part of the site contains a trailer park and light industrial facilities. We do not know of any private wells in this part of the site. The city supplies public water for this area (FDOH, 1997). Recent development along Oaks Road includes of light industry, warehouses, and commercial office parks. The City of Davie and Broward County does not have any specific plans regarding future development of this area (EPA, 1997).
Natural Resource Use
Groundwater under the FPR property is contained in the Biscayne aquifer. Water in the Biscayne aquifer is first encountered about 10 feet below land surface. It is called the "water table". The upper portion of the Biscayne aquifer (from land surface to 50-60 feet below land surface) is located in sand. The lower portion of the Biscayne aquifer (greater than 50-60 feet below land surface) is located in limestone. The Peele-Dixie wellfield produces drinking water from the Biscayne aquifer for 54,000 people including some residents of Fort Lauderdale. The Biscayne aquifer is the only source of potable water in the region and is replenished by rainfall. Municipal and private residential wells tapping this aquifer are generally 90 to 100 feet deep (EPA 1997).
Groundwater flow in this area is strongly influenced by pumping activities in the wellfield. Peele Dixie wellfield pumping caused the groundwater to flow northward, but since the wellfield pumping decreased when the city took some contaminated wells out of production, groundwater flow is currently to the southeast.
Health outcome data for the community around this site was not evaluated because health-outcome databases capable of searching for effects in such a small population size do not yield fruitful results. If future environmental investigations find larger areas of exposed populations, FDOH will evaluate health outcome data as appropriate.
In response to a March 1996 EPA mail survey, one person expressed concern over carcinogenic chemicals in their water. At a September 10, 1997, EPA-sponsored public meeting, one person was concerned that her multiple chemical sensitivity was caused by exposure to the contamination in the water.
On June 12, 1998 the FDOH mailed 425 fact sheets to area residents The fact sheet summarized the draft assessment's conclusions and recommendations and announced the report's availability. It also gave notice of an EPA-sponsored public meeting on June 18, 1998. A FDOH representative presented the findings of the draft assessment at the public meeting and requested public comments. Two people were concerned about chemical sensitivity and asthma.
The FDOH solicited public comments on the draft version of this public health assessment at the EPA-sponsored public meeting through June 30, 1998. Stories regarding the draft assessment appeared in the Sun Sentinel on July 7, 1998, after the public comment period ended. The FDOH received no written comments during the public comment release.


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Skip to comments.Boehner re-elected House speaker (after threatening his caucus)
Posted on 01/03/2013 1:36:50 PM PST by Timber Rattler
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) was reelected on a 220 to 192 vote by his colleagues Thursday despite last minute grumblings that opposition from within his own party would derail the embattled politician as retribution for his leadership on controversial issues including the recent fiscal cliff deal.
Boehner ran unopposed within his own party, contrary to speculation that House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) might challenge him for the position. Just prior to the vote, Cantor told CNN that Boehner would absolutely be reelected. Cantor voted against the fiscal cliff deal, which raised taxes on a majority of Americans, but he voted for Boehner for speaker.
However, Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-Kan.) told Human Events after the vote that arm twisting on Boehners behalf was very intense with threats that Republicans would lose plum committee assignments or campaign donations from the National Republican Congressional Committee if they opposed the speakers reelection.
Huelskamp is one of four Republican lawmakers who lost key committee assignments recently for reportedly voting against issues that were important to Boehner.
The intimidation and pressure was intense, there are a lot of people that wanted to vote no and today, the last call, the last twisting of arms, convinced them not to do that, Huelskamp said.
And certainly my vote was one of no confidence. I want conservative leadership, and that has not been provided by the speaker, Huelskamp said.
Asked specifically who was intimidated to cast their votes for Boehner, Huelskamp declined to name names.
Huelskamp did add that one freshman lawmaker was called prior to the vote and told their committee seat was probably gone if you vote your conscience.
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...and they fell for it. From Boehner. No wonder Obama goes unchecked. These cowards wilt in front of Caspar Milquetoast.
There must be more to the allure of the committee chairmanships than a silly gavel to tap. It must have to do with campaign donations. I'm afraid we will never fix the problem considering the lack of information of Republican primary voters and their miserable nominees.
They learn well from the chicago way.
Gone Galt here. Call me when someone gives a damn.
Eric Cantor must have had the boot shoved up his behind. Wouldn't be surprised if he's knocked down a peg or two.
What we need is enough Americans who will stop giving to the RNC and start giving to conservative super-PACs. Then a threat to remove RNC funding wouldn't have any impact.
I can't imagine many conservatives being happy with this vote. I also can't imagine conservatives contributing to the GOP when they have been stabbed in the back so. I know I won't.
I'd love to know. These people would be in line for whatever help I could provide after paying my Boehner-McConnell-Zero tax increases.
They don't have to worry about any campaign donations from me anymore. The "Republican" Party no longer exists. It is now the "Mafia" Party.
They sure took lessons from the Chicago Community Organizer didn't they.
If they were only half as brave as they are against conservatives we would be in a better place.
I for one will never support idiots like King in NY. The guy is a waste of space. All he does is say stupid things in front of the camera, as far as I can tell. Just like Schumer. Must be a NY thing.
Anyone really surprised!
Sure he voted against it after he was assured it would pass despite his no vote. Fning weasel
"They don't call it the Stupid Party for nothing."
Chances that Boehner will be crying at his swearing in ceremony? 95 percent yes he will.
This proves the definition of insanity and stupidity.
Wow - If they would just deal with the democrats they way they deal with their own caucas, we would not be in as much trouble.
ball-less wonders.
Yet before this thread ends, many 'conservatives' will tell us why this is good and why Bhoner/GOP style governance it the only choice.
I am more embarrassed by the moment. Until these people are ourged from the movement, we will never purge their gods from DC.
Simple math.
Over 90 percent of the Republicans we elect have no principles.
That is the bottom line that came out here.
Speakers have power to twist arms in every legislature.
Leaders control their individual party members who are free only to make noises with passionate speeches, not act on principle.
Bonehead will lead the GOP to the minority in 2014.
He was a weak leader to star with, he is much weaker now.
He has divided the GOP, not united it.
I give up hope - how the hel do we elect the most spineless man we can find to do the heaviest lifting in the people's house?
Not me!
I changed my party affiliation this afternoon upon learning that the stupid party re-elected that lush. We have 2 years to get the Tea Party instituted as a national platform..... let's get it done!
Funny how Republicans only get a spine when it comes to dealing with fellow Republicans.
And don't let the GOP Fanboys give you crap on these threads for doing it. I hope MANY share your conviction.
What a bunch of Spinless Liberals
If you are still voting Republican after this spectacle....YOU ARE A LIBERAL
It's time to march on the RNC. We can't take back the country without taking back the party first.
Not one thin dime will go to a GOP 'committee' at any level .. time/money contributions to individual candidates ONLY.
The spineless pukes want to ignore us ? Both sides can play that game !
If a FEW,000,000 of us did the same, there's just a chance - albeit a slim one - that it might make a last gasp difference.
No, it's time to see reality. And that reality is that it is idiotic to retake a party so thoroughly discredited in the eyes of America and loaded Top to janitor with Moderates and outright liberals.
Let the GOP keep all the crap they allowed the Dems to attach to it like accusations of racism and granny over the cliff.
Start over without the anchor of that 'legacy.' And the anchors of it's OWN doing.
Hey Boehner, GFY.
Superpacs should be authentically tied to conservatives, not tied to the business interests that support bailouts and 'imperfect deals' like the one just agreed to to band aid the economy and make it look better than it really is.
We need a total downsizing of government and low taxation to make it out of this mess. Otherwise we slowly sink into the abyss.
The supposed pro-business folks like Pat Toomey have proposed a balanced budget ten years down the road.
That's smoke and mirrors austerity like we get in Europe with band aids that keep Greece, Spain, Italy etc. etc. deep in the hole.
Like most sociopaths, Boehner is only willing to fight when his own ego is at stake.
King in a RINO mouthpiece who populates the Fox News universe that plays with our emotions to keep us herded onto the Republican Plantation.
Ah, well. We really didn't want to win mid term in 2014, did we?
I got a GOP fundraising call about 20 minutes ago, asking me to contribute to the RNC. I told the guy to perform an unnatural act on himself and to take my name off his list.
My Rep. (Amash) voted for himself! Ha, well done!
He should after that d*ck screwed him over.
That's a flat out lie. The taxes had already gone up. The deal eliminated tax hikes on everyone making less than $400,000 a year, and made the Bush tax rates on them permanent. Whatever it's other faults the deal resulted in lower taxes for most Americans.
They gave in on "taxing the rich" which was wrong and they gave in by taking away the 2 percent giveback.
People like me who are conservative and work two jobs just lost money to Washington.
I can get over that personally but the grassroots out there who work and support the GOP will be the bite of higher taxes, too.
This a European style bailout, not conservative legislation.
Moodys wants more austerity type measures or the credit rating of the US gets lowered.
This is the first of many "imperfect deals" to come.....
So there was arm-twisting and threats? So what? Why should that have stopped anyone from trying to save this country? That doesn't suprise me or even upset me
What ticks me off is that cowardly house representatives did not have the balls to even try and run against boehner. He was unopposed.
I don't blame boner. I blame house conservatives. We don't deserve to lead the house of representatives if only nine voted against the RINO. Cowards. All of them except nine.
I'm not surprised. We tried working within the GOP for the last couple of years and found that same ole boy RINO network at the local levels. This last crap maneuver should have driven the last stake into any real conservative still calling themselves a Republican. We need another party NOW, before the 2014 elections.
The RNC just called asking for money. I laughed, "you got to be kidding!"
What a putz!
He and Harry Reid are gangsters ... and both houses caved to them, or will.
Unbelievable, this is a man who will do anything to secure his position. And we're stuck with him till mid-terms 2014.
Kiss our collective a**es goodbye. He just went to aid the President in his agenda.
If you make more than 400k a year, hats off to you. But your taxes had already gone up before the deal was done. No deal and your taxes would still be higher, along with everyone elses. And there would be no way the Pubs could ever sell themselves as the party of lower taxes after that. It would confirm in the minds of the public the Dem meme that "Republicans only care about the rich".
The GOP-e is happy with the status quo ante, while we aren't.
Feck `em.
The risk with a Conservative super pac is somebody like Rove will end up running it and he'll get hooked on a RINO and it's Romney time again.
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This is the main problem with our government. Congress is supposed to be representative of the people, but Chairmanship and Committee seat are set up to be little dictatorships. My Oregon senator ends up representing Harry Reid's state rather than Oregon. There must be a better way to set up committees.
Good luck with that. You lost me, and I'm not coming back.
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THE EVERYDAY HUNTER®: Got a knife on ya?
It's a question that separates the country boys from the city boys. I can make that claim because this country boy spent nine years living in three cities, and never carried a knife then. Today, on the rare occasions when I forget to carry a knife I feel incomplete.
Why carry a knife? Because it's probably the simplest tool man ever invented. (Using a rock as a hammer pre-dates the knife, but a rock hardly qualifies as an invention.) It's also one of the most basic. (Yes, the rock-hammer is a little more basic.) And it's the most useful. If you play Rock-Paper-Knife instead of Rock-Paper-Scissors, my money will be on the knife.
A knife does a wide variety of jobs. You can open your mail with a knife. You can cut through virtually indestructible, modern clamshell packaging. You can sever a rope. Open cardboard boxes. Do a manicure. (And if you're really flexible, a pedicure.)
If you need to start a fire you can make fine shavings from a stick for kindling. If you're a gardener you can open seed packets, cut suckers from your tomato plants, and graft buds onto root stock. If you're a woodworker, you can trim splinters, wedge a crack apart so you can work in some glue, and trim dried glue. If you're a hunter you can trim shooting lanes, field dress an animal and cut twine to attach a harvest tag.
You can play electrician and use a knife to strip insulation from wire. You can play mechanic and cut wire to clamp a coolant hose, or clean corroded battery terminals. You can play florist and arrange flowers with a knife. You can dig the mud out of your shoes, then cut a sliver out of your finger, then use it as a fork for eating peaches out of a can. (To a country boy, washing the blade is optional.)
If you're a romantic country boy you can carve your initials into the trunk of a tree, along with your girlfriend's initials, and cut a heart around them.
In emergencies, doctors have used pocket knives to cut tracheotomies, and used the barrel of a pen for a breathing tube. In another kind of emergency you can cut a seat belt. In your leisure you can play mumbley-peg. (Google it.) If you're a farmer you can do just about anything.
A knife can do more jobs than you can imagine, and some it was never intended to do. Many jobs are hard on the blade, so some people carry two knives one quality knife with a good cutting blade, and another of lesser quality they don't mind abusing. Some people carry more than two. You can't have too many.
Where to keep a knife? In a pocket or on a belt. Or you can dangle a neck knife under your shirt. You could strap one to your ankle to keep the weight out of your pocket.
In the late 1880s, the Swiss Army wanted a folding pocket knife designed so soldiers could open canned food and disassemble the Swiss service rifle. Voil' a multi-tool was born. By loading a variety of other tools into a compact package, a Swiss Army Knife has been designed for nearly every profession, from doctor to soldier to tinker. Not even computer geeks are left out Victorinox has a model with a USB thumb drive on it.
Today, two companies make "official" Swiss Army knives. To distinguish themselves from a hundred imitators, Victorinox claims to be "the original" and Wenger calls theirs "the genuine" Swiss Army Knife.
When I was a kid on the school bus I remember carrying a very small fixed-blade knife. The blade couldn't have been more than an inch and a half long. I had lost the sheath, which led to a problem. The short version of the long story is that I did a bad thing with it, purely an accident, but I didn't get tossed from school. All kids carried knives back then country boys couldn't live without one.
A knife is simply a tool you can use for right or wrong, good or bad. Because you can do bad, some people would like to ban knives. But what can't you do bad things with?
So carry a knife. Then when someone asks, "Got a knife on ya'?" it may not be the perfect knife for the task, but it'll do the job.
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Followers of @StateDept watched the State Department's Twitter account surpass 500,000 followers this week, and also saw Secretary of State John Kerry wage a friendly bet with his Canadian counterpart, Foreign Minister John Baird, on whether the U.S. women's team would beat Canada's team in the women's world hockey championship. The U.S. team won the game, and Foreign Minister Baird made good on the bet, offering Secretary Kerry a case of Canadian beer during the G-8 Foreign Ministers Meeting in London.
Secretary Kerry departed London today for East Asia, where he will visit the Republic of Korea, followed by travel to China and Japan. And, during his travel, you'll discover more reasons to visit our websites and follow our social media properties. First, we are pleased to announce our new U.S. Department of State Live webpage, where you'll be able to watch the State Department's daily press briefings, major speeches by the Secretary of State, and more. Tune in on Sunday, April 14 at approximately 8:00 p.m. EDT, when Secretary Kerry delivers remarks on U.S. engagement in the Asian-Pacific region. Our @StateDeptLive account will be tweeting the Secretary's remarks live, and we'll be releasing the latest photographs from his trip on Facebook, Flickr, and Tumblr.
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Eleanor M. in Australia writes:
Please take your US troops out of the Northern Territory of Australia. We are not the 51st State of America. You want to control the entire globe and we do not want your underhanded, criminal activities on our homeland. Please go.
Donald M. in Virginia writes:
@ Eleanor M. in Australia
We have never considered the outback to be our 51th State in the United States. The purpose of those troops is most likely to support the anti-terrorist alert happening in Asia. I have always liked the Aussies until I heard your statement. Australia has always been a key ally with United States. Quite frankly, I don't ever see Australia becoming our 51th state. Making a statement of underhanded, criminal activites is quite disturbing when our country has supported Australia on many occasions. Responding to control, it's doubtful United States can control the world, we have hard enough time in our own country and problems to deal with on a daily basis. I hope the State Department and Defense Ministers will have a chat about this comment.
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It would be interesting to see what Asian issues Mr. John Kerry emphasises on and how he defines role of China as part of the solution of Asia Pacific and Afpak region affairs post withdrawal of US from there. China & US are both extremely pro-active in these regions. Therefore, there has to be some understanding, which may well be secret, between them on core issues of the region. How little but substantively Mr. John Kerry and other leaders of the region talk on North Korea's posturing to play North Korea down will send the right message to KIM. This is an occassion for leaders of the region to assert their determination not to be drawn into arms race in the region and in extended Asia. US defense deployments are sufficient to maintain peace and development in whole of Asia. In fact US can share it's strategic capabilities with all Asian countries at levels, which match threat perceptions of individual countries under affordable leasing arrangement under joint command of individual countries and US. That would be some justification for overloads of US strategic capabilities developed at huge cost and save these countries huge outgo on defense preparedness. That saving can be used for importing technolgy and services from US and Europe .
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Donald M. ,
I think Eleanor is simply voicing her concern that our folks stationed in Darwin in cooperative training with Aussie armed forces will be competing in the annual "Beer can flotilla" this May, and we may in fact exert some control over the flow of Fosters, to which may result in a shortage of said "oil" among the locals.
@ Ashim C. in India,
Personally I think china has just about arrived at a moment of clarity and realization that they can either be a part of the problem , or work with the US and allies to become a part of the global solution to maintain peace and enhance prosperity in both regions you mentioned.
It must be clear at this point that it's kind of late in the game to be making the choice, but if China chooses wisely it would be better late than never.
Donald R. in Washington writes:
Perhaps a cultural exchange program between North Korea and other nations would help to normalize relations with the rest of the world. Right now most North Koreans have nothing to compare with and most likely believe they live better than the rest of the world.
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(3) to give education to the young people,
(4) to review and revise on Miss. Hillary's Administration as a crisis management.


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Yes, bad things do happen to our children.
Some of those bad things are their lack of freedom, initiative, adventure, creativity, and self-made friends of all ages. Another bad thing is the inability of so many of them to even READ about these kids.
. . . No wonder so many of our kids are fat and stupid. Sheesh. Some of them have never breathed fresh air in their lives – they go from hermetically sealed homes to hermetically sealed schools, with the occasional jaunt to air-conditioned WalMarts and malls. I bet a lot of "allergies" are really just the body's reaction to fresh air. It's the lungs gasping and saying, "What IS this stuff?"
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The Ken Tyler video archive comprises over 40 hours of recorded screen and sound content, documenting Tyler's fascinating collaborations with artists including Anthony Caro, Helen Frankenthaler, David Hockney, Terence La Noue, Roy Lichtenstein, Joan Mitchell, John Newman, James Rosenquist, Steve Sorman and Frank Stella.
The National Gallery of Australia hopes to be able to make much of this material accessible online via this website, including titles such as Reaching out 1973 (with Hockney and Lichtenstein), Welcome to the water planet 1989 (with Rosenquist) and Imaginary places 1997 (with Stella).
Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes: Tyler Graphics at work presents a unique selection of this material. Elaborate graphic artworks from a diverse range of artists are shown here in the context of their making. Through candid photographs and a series of specially produced short films, this exhibition takes us behind the scenes at Tyler Graphics Ltd, investigating the processes of printmaking, and illuminating the collaborative relationships between artist and printmaker.
La Noue
Lichtenstein walkthrough
Jaklyn Babington, Curator of International Prints, Drawings & Illustrated Books and curator of Roy Lichtenstein: Pop remix, takes you on a walkthrough of the exhibition held at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, 20 July 2013 – 27 January 2014.
Duration 6:38 minutes
Entablature Project
Ken Tyler discusses the Entablature series of 1976 within the exhibition Roy Lichtenstein: Pop remix. These prints represent the pinnacle of technical complexity in Lichtenstein's collaboration with Tyler and the staff at Tyler Graphics. Produced over two years, the series incorporates screenprinting, lithography, collage and embossing.
Duration 4:18 minutes
(Detail) Roy Lichtenstein, 'Entablature II', 1976, screenprint, lithograph, metal foil collage, embossing, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, purchased 1976. more detail
Reflections on Roy the happy art maker 1969–1994
In conjunction with the opening of the exhibition Roy Lichtenstein: Pop remix at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, Ken Tyler shares his experiences of working with artist Roy Lichtenstein in a collaboration spanning almost 30 years.
Recorded at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra in July 2013.
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Duration 56:42 minutes
Kenneth Tyler in front of a selection of pages from Walasse Ting's 'One Cent Life'at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, July 2013
The big Americans:
The art of collaboration
Ken Tyler is interviewed by artist and writer Robin Wallace-Crabbe within the exhibition The big Americans: The art of collaboration. During the video Tyler discusses his collaboration over 40 years with the artists David Hockney, Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Helen Frankenthaler, Robert Motherwell, Roy Lichtenstein and Frank Stella, whose works are featured in the exhibition.
Recorded at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra by the Australian Broadcasting Commission in October 2002.
Duration 10:10 minutes
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Kenneth Tyler and David Hockney comparing proofs for Hockney's 'Hotel Acatlan: first day' from the 'Moving focus' series, on offset lithography press bed, Tyler Graphics Ltd workshop, Bedford Village, New York, 1985
Photographer: Steven Sloman.
Sort of a commercial for an icebag
Claes Oldenburg�s 16mm colour film produced at Gemini GEL in 1970, in conjunction with his Ice bag print editions and multiples.
Directed by Michel Hugo, choreographed by Eric Saarinen, edited by John Hoffman, sound by Howard Chesley.
Digitised and edited by the National Film & Sound Archive, 2009.
Duration: 15.09 minutes
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Claes Oldenburg contemplates his programmed kinetic sculpture multiple 'Ice bag - scale B' as it rotates slowly, Gemini GEL multiples shop, Los Angeles, California, 1971 Photographer: William Crutchfield.
Welcome to the water planet
James Rosenquist discusses his early career and his work with master printer Kenneth Tyler.
Narration by James Rosenquist (2006). Photography by Marabeth Cohen-Tyler.
Compiled and edited by Kaoru Alfonso, National Gallery of Australia.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Kenneth Tyler and James Rosenquist observing 'Time door time d'or' proof from 'Welcome to the water planet' series on artist studio floor
Tyler Graphics Ltd, Mount Kisco, New York, 1989
Photographer: Marabeth Cohen–Tyler
Rosenquist walkthrough
Ken Tyler takes you on a walkthrough of the exhibition Welcome to the water planet held at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, 10 June – 12 September 2006
Duration: 10 minutes
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Proof of James Rosenquist's 'The bird of paradise approaches the hot water planet' from 'Welcome to the water planet' series pinned on workshop wall, Tyler Graphics Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York, 1988. Photographer: Marabeth Cohen-Tyler
Moby Dick: Frank Stella and Herman Melville
An exhibition organised by Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
The exhibition Moby Dick: Frank Stella and Herman Melville brings together more than 30 monumental printed works from Stella's series, including his definitive masterpiece, The fountain. 24 feet in length, The fountain is Stella's largest and most complex work on paper. The woodblocks with metal inlay plates for The fountain are included in the exhibition on loan from The National Gallery of Australia. A preamble to the exhibition includes a group of Rockwell Kent's ink-drawings for Moby-Dick and the original Lakeside edition of the book.
View video originally produced for Grand Rapids Art Museum website on iTunes.
Frank Stella constructing a full size, preparatory collage for his print 'The fountain', while Kenneth Tyler looks on, in the artist�s studio at Tyler Graphics Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York, March 1992
Photographer: Marabeth Cohen-Tyler.
Avery Tirce Productions (1976)
Directed by Lee Tirce and Sid Avery
Master printer Ken Tyler in discussion with Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney and author Michael Crichton, and at work in the studio demonstrating printing techniques, discussing artistic philsophies and the history and results of his collaborations with many prominent American artists. [Note: transcript only, due to copyright restrictions.]
Duration: 28 minutes
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David Hockney drawing with lithographic tusche his first stone of the six colour lithograph titled 'Rain' from his 'Weather' series of prints, while Kenneth Tyler dries tusche with heat gun, Gemini GEL artist's studio, Los Angeles, California, 1973. Photographer: Dan Freeman
Photographer: Marabeth Cohen-Tyler.
Ok to print
The artist Helen Frankenthaler working with master printer Kenneth Tyler at Tyler Graphics, Mount Kisco, New York, July 1994.
This video footage is drawn from the Kenneth Tyler Film and Sound Archive at the National Gallery of Australia.
Cinematography by Seth Schneidman. Location sound by Maryte Kavaliauskas.
Online edit by Darren Murphy, d'indigo blend.
Compiled and edited by Jose Robertson and Kaoru Alfonso, National Gallery of Australia
Soundscapes by Patrice Riboust, National Gallery of Australia.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Ink colours for Helen Frankenthaler�s 29 colour woodcut 'Freefall' in workshop, Tyler Graphics Ltd Mount Kisco, New York, 1993
Photographer: Marabeth Cohen-Tyler
Last updated January 2017


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About the Author: William J. Burns serves as Under Secretary for Political Affairs.
I was saddened to learn of today's train crash in West Bengal that claimed at least 70 lives and wounded more than 200 and extend my deep condolences to the families of the victims. India has been in my thoughts lately, following my recent return from New Delhi, where I held encouraging talks on May 24 with senior officials from the Indian government to prepare for next week's official launch of the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue.
Everywhere, I saw signs of India's dynamism. India's trillion dollar economy is churning out mass rapid transit systems, high tech office parks, and expressways at a pace unimagined only a few years ago. Delhi's airport is about to open one of the largest and most modern terminals in the world, to match the longest (and newest) runway in Asia. The newest part of greater Delhi, including the high tech boom town of Gurgaon, finds Indian and American firms designing, marketing, and supporting the latest innovations in the world of technology and services.
The rise of India is important and positive for American interests. I can't think of a global challenge today that doesn't require Indian cooperation -- climate change, counterterrorism, international economic stability, nuclear nonproliferation, economic growth and the list goes on. I had good discussions on all these issues while in Delhi. Not only do our countries share the same democratic values, but our leaders also share the same vision in shaping the 21st century. It wasn't a coincidence that President Obama invited Prime Minister Singh for the first State visit of his presidency last November, and the President will further advance our bilateral cooperation when he visits India later this year.
My discussions with National Security Adviser Shiv Shankar Menon and Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao were rooted in our strong support for India's rise as a more consequential actor on the international stage. Indeed, the level and candor of our exchange on security developments in Asia, Africa and the Middle East reminded me a lot of conversations with some of our closest allies. Meanwhile, the planeload of "Blue Beret" Indian peacekeepers I saw waiting to embark at the airport when we arrived reminded me of India's growing military reach and its role as a provider of security in the Indian Ocean and beyond.
At the working level, we've been identifying ways to expand the full range of our bilateral activities -- from defense and counterterrorism cooperation to export controls, the civil nuclear agreement, and collaboration in agriculture, health, education, and more. Foreign Secretary Rao hosted a lunch with other Indian Joint Secretaries in which we discussed regional and multilateral issues, to include our strong support for India's development efforts in Afghanistan and our plans to coordinate even more closely on United Nations issues.
During my meeting with Science and Technology Minister Prithviraj Chavan, we talked about the opportunities for technological cooperation leading up to and beyond the Strategic Dialogue, and the unique partnership between our countries in using technology for development. We're both excited about the extent and caliber of U.S.-India S&T collaboration, which spans the tiniest microbes to the vastness of outer space. I also had some interesting conversations with Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the dynamic Deputy Chairman of India's Planning Commission, on our cooperation in clean energy, weather forecasting, export controls and food security, and the high expectations for next month's meeting of the U.S.-India CEO's forum.
I'm confident that the knowledge societies of the United States and India, linked together, can be a force for major technological breakthroughs in the 21st century, improving the lives of Indians, Americans, and the global community in the process. I look forward to continuing these conversations with my Indian counterparts when they come to Washington, DC next week for the Strategic Dialogue, which will provide an important institutionalized mechanism for identifying and advancing our shared bilateral priorities and ensuring that what we do as governments keeps pace with the rapid growth of ties between our peoples, our companies, our NGOs and universities.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Under Secretary Burns,
Safe travels and best wishes for a productive trip.
I know our position is that Kashmir is a dispute among two of our friends we consider up to them to solve bilaterally, while being willing to help out if we can lend perspective.
So I hope you'll carry a simple thought along, and see what folks think about declaring Kashmir to be a "co-national park" someday and putting the soverign ownership issue to bed.
Share and share alike is the only way to resolve it I think.
Ashim C. in India writes:
President Obama is going to attend the dinner in honour of Mr. Krisna India's foreign minister. Small gestures like Obama attending Krisna dinner hardly mean anything for India. Obama adminstration has scaled down it's relationship with India. It almost seems that if it had a choice, it would have dumped India. It may have it's compulsions created by it's overly committed interventions all round the world and India not supporting some of them.
One's sense is that US needs to revisit and reformulate the fundamental principles of it's foreign policy and listen to voice of conscience and leave behind it's policies of playing one country against other.
In South Asia and Asia Pacific region, that implies taking a principled stand on territorial and resource related issues which impede growth of peace and prosperity. That would not only go down well with Americans but also fit well it's numero uno status. This requires that US realises that it is not so big as to get other big countries to toe it's line. US has to understand important sensitivities of a country like India for sustainable business for which opportunities are endless. Only 250 million Indian middle class make India an engine of growth. Imagine a situation where, remaining 95 million or so also are economically empowered ... how much demand pull they would create goods and for all kinds of goods and services. India on it's part should truly open up it's market for US invstment in entire infrastructure and manufacturing sector, industrialised agriculture, food processing sector with attractive profit repatriation policy with on condition that 30% or so of the profit should be r-invested in India. Indian people shall be happy with fast growth with foreign and Indian capital without inflation and with foreign capital if Indian business fails to mobilise enough capital.
Basically, Indians are intrested in their economic and social empowerment through business in India per se and don't necssarily believe in business by Indians under an industrial policy that protects Indian industrialists, who have thrived on protection and patronage of state and not through competition.
Hariharan in India writes:
As an Indian I was happy to see the positive tone in Under Secretary Burns blog on US-India relationship. We are quite familiar for sometime with such thoughts from American policy makers.
But I find it disappointing much of this remains only in thought and not in actions. I suppose one has to be philosophical about this as we are sharing a world of realpolitik and facing the tectonics of U.S. military entanglements in South Asia where thoughts are put in cold storage in the quest for quick results.
Suresh R.V. in India writes:
It is true that India and the US have many dreams and policies in common, but the US attention to the common approaches gets diverted when conflicting other demands become more urgent for the US.This needs to be addressed.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Just watched your talk and discussion @ CFR and I thought it was a fair round-up of the various aspects and issues associated with the relationship and where we both want to go with it.
"Where do we go from here?" you pretty well covered in general terms.
Now I don't know that you may wish to satisfy the public curiosity on this one, but it's a logical follow-up.
"What's it look like when we get there from here?"
(noting that the kids in the back seat are pestering the driver..."Are we there yet?")
We build these partnerships to take on the challenges mankind faces to meet our collective responsibility to future generations, so what's lacking in the public discourse today is the great "what if?"
(and I know how fond of hypotheticals you State Dept. officials generally are on a consistant basis...chuckle)
I mean this is not a hypothetical reality we've created for ourselves here, simply as a matter of perspective. So what is it that we wish to create and can we reach out and touch change in real-time?
What happens when India and Pakistan are more concerned with who between them can plant the most trees in a single day in a rematch competition for the Guiness book of records, rather than the perception of whether we favor one or the other in our bilateral relations with either of them?
Now there's a state of trust I'd like to see reached.
What happens when no one in India or Pakistan no longer lives on two dollars per day (US)? But thrives on a living wage instead?
What does it look like when the distractions to human progress posed by terrorists and dictators are a thing of the past?
This Mr. Ambassador are the kind of questions Humanity thirsts for the answers to.
I don't need to tell you that we better get some soon.
From all parties concerned.
I offer this to you because being in the trenches and concerned on a daily basis of the nuts and bolts of putting agreements together, and the timeline involved in getting there from here, you know the time it may take isn't exactly compatible with the nature of instant gratification where that concerns the human condition, or the condition of the global commons.
Part of that is what it is, the other is mostly what we make of it.
So it really doesn't matter whether anyone ever creates a "co-national park" and solves the Kashmir issue that way, so long as everyone agrees that it is in everyone's selfish national interest to treat the entire planet and all the species on it as if we all lived in one.
Such a discussion with Humanity would make the President's speech at Prague seem like introductory remarks.
I tend to think if he got 6 hours of uninterupted media coverage he could lay out that vision in a comprehensive way that would tie up some loose ends and bring clarity of direction to the public understanding.
A public round table with world leaders like he did with Congress on health care?
Now that would serve to move mountains I think.
It's one thing for governments to understand, it's another for peoples to come to understanding.


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I am trying to upgrade an app from 2.3.5 to 3.0.7. Rails-upgrade starts but asks for the doe gem. I have doe installed as a plugin. How can I make rails accept the plugin rather than requesting the gem ? install gem doe says it doesn't exist ??????????????
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It's simply not realistic to think your dog will have fresh breath all of the time. After all, he doesn't brush after each meal, rinse with mouthwash or even see a dentist twice a year like most humans. But pet health experts say it's important to keep an eye on your pet's oral health, as bad breath can be a clinical sign of dental disease in dogs.
According to PetMD.com, it's estimated that more than 80 percent of dogs have "significant" oral pathology. And while foul-smelling breath is one thing, vets say that poor oral hygiene can cause problems that go way beyond your dog's mouth.
"The toxins from periodontal disease are absorbed into the dog's blood stream," veterinarian Jan Bellows, from the American Veterinary Dental College, told PetMD. "As the kidneys, liver and brain filter the blood, small infections occur causing permanent and at times fatal organ damage."
If your dog has bad breath, it doesn't mean he is - or will become - seriously ill. However, veterinarians say that monitoring your dog's oral health is an important part of his overall health.
Pet owners can help keep their dogs healthier by doing an at-home dental inspection of their pets each week. While a little "doggie breath" is to be expected, extremely bad breath is reason enough to contact your vet. If foul breath is accompanied by a loss of appetite, vomiting or excessive drinking or urinating, you should also contact a pet health expert, according to the ASPCA.
Other things that indicate a problem include excessive drooling, inflamed gums, plaque, tumors and cysts in the mouth as well as loose teeth.
Besides monitoring for problems, pet owners can take an active role in preventing dental disease in dogs. According to the ASPCA, feeding your dog a healthy, meat-based diet can improve his oral health. Minimizing the human food you give your pet as well as choosing a dog food that slows the formation of plaque and tartar may be beneficial. Giving your canine treats that help clean the teeth and allowing him to chew on rawhide, nylon and rubber chew toys can also help.
Regularly cleaning your dog's teeth can also reduce his risk of developing dental disease. You can buy a special dog toothbrush at your favorite pet supply store or wrap some soft gauze around your finger. Doggie toothpaste and mouthwash are also available to purchase. You can make your own canine-friendly toothpaste by mixing baking soda and water to make a paste.
The ASPCA recommends getting your pet used to someone touching his mouth by massaging his lips with your finger for about a minute a few times each week before moving onto the teeth. When he allows you to touch and clean his teeth, aim to do so two or three times each week.
Just like regular visits to your vet to monitor your dog's health, problems with his oral health will need to be evaluated by a professional. Your veterinarian can tell you if your pet needs a more intense dental cleaning that may include the use of anesthesia.


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