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NEW ULM – The District 88 Board of Education met with consultants from the South Central Service Co-op (SCSC) Tuesday night, to discuss the specifics of a search for a new superintendent.
Superintendent Harold Remme is retiring at the end of this school year, and a SCSC team led by Ed Waltman, a retired long-term Mankato superintendent, has been asked to handle the search for a replacement. The service is being provided free of charge, because New Ulm is a member of the SCSC co-op.
Waltman explained the recruitment process. Some key stages in the process include:
The consultants will meet with the school board, staff, parents, community members and students to create a profile for the new superintendent. This phase will include surveying stake-holders about strengths of, and challenges facing, the district, what needs to be done to improve the academic achievement of students and the operation of the district over the next few years, and what skills and abilities the new superintendent must possess, explained Waltman. The consultants will present a profile report to the board.
The consultants will also recruit candidates and receive and process applications. They will screen the candidates, reducing the list to about six semi-finalists, and help conduct the first round of interviews.
The semi-finalists will be interviewed by two sets of interviewers, the school board plus a community interview team of teachers chosen by their union and administrators and community members chosen by the board. The community team will provide feedback to the board but will not rate the candidates. The rating is a prerogative of the board.
The board will then discuss the outcome of this phase and cut the list down to about three finalists; the finalists will participate in the last round of interviews.
The consultants would also provide mentoring to the new superintendent if necessary.
The superintendent pool in Minnesota is limited, with almost two dozen searches currently under way, Waltman stressed.
"It's not a buyer's market," he stressed, adding that it is not unusual for districts to hire new superintendents at significantly higher salaries than existing administrators.
He also observed that Remme has voluntarily worked under several years of salary freeze.
Waltman urged the board to determine a salary and benefits range it would be comfortable with, in advance, to help the sifting process along.
To help the board determine what a new superintendent's package should include, Waltman shared superintendent compensation information for other schools (schools in the South Central Conference, see table).
Differing somewhat in expectations, the board members present appeared to lean toward a salary range of $120,000 to $127,000 and a new contract that would include family medical coverage but a smaller 403B match than Remme's and no car allowance.
The goal is to determine an offer by the end of March and approve a contract in the first half of April.

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CHICAGO -- Governor George Ryan said today that 2000 mathematics data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress demonstrate the need for a national standard for annual testing to determine student progress.
"The data show that the mathematics achievement of Illinois students is on par with students throughout the nation," Ryan said. "The data do not show whether our students are progressing on an annual basis because the last year Illinois participated was 1990. Without that information, it is difficult to reinforce measures that work or make adjustments that will quickly help students progress."
National data released today show that mathematics achievement of fourth and eighth graders in the U.S. has increased slightly since the last NAEP test administered throughout the country four years ago. Illinois did not participate that year.
"Legislation requiring annual testing is awaiting final action in the U.S. Congress. I would urge the members of Congress to enact annual testing to increase accountability and improve student achievement," Governor Ryan added. "Annual national testing would show teachers which of their strategies were working to improve achievement and where they needed to change curriculum, materials and methods to make sure that students progressed each year."
Data from annual assessments will help state and national policymakers direct resources to areas that will provide the greatest help for students.
"The NAEP results reflect those we have found with Illinois Standards Achievement Tests," said State Superintendent of Education Glenn W. McGee. "We not only have to significantly improve the mathematics achievement of Illinois students, we must be especially diligent in closing the achievement gaps that are glaringly apparent and unacceptable - between socio-economic groups and between minorities and white students. Annual standards-based assessments would help mobilize efforts to achieve those goals."
"Next month, ISAT and its new high school counterpart, the Prairie State Achievement Exam, will give us an even better picture of student learning in the state. Those results will tell us how well students are progressing toward the achievement targets Illinois citizens have set for them."
The National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the Nation's Report Card, produced average national scores on the mathematics exam of 225 for fourth graders and 273 for eighth grade students in 2000. In 1996, the averages were 224 for grade four and 272 for grade eight. Fourth and eighth-grade averages for Illinois in 2000 were 223 and 275 respectively. Illinois has not participated in NAEP on a statewide basis since 1990.
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TRUMAN – Truman City Council approved a 3 percent levy increase for 2014, bringing the total levy amount up by $10,818.
Mayor pro-tem Paul Leimer noted the hike is the same percentage increased last year, but most Truman residents saw a decrease in their taxes due to lower property values on their homes.
"I expect it will be the same this year," he said.
The council originally considered not raising the levy, but decided to after some discussion.
City Clerk Monte Rohman felt a budget with no increase would have been too restrictive: "There are a couple things I would have liked to put in there, but I [couldn't]."
Specifically, the city office is due to update its accounting software as the current program is no longer supported. Rohman would also like to see the city website updated.
"Years ago we didn't raise taxes when times were good," Leimer said, "and we probably should have."
Councilman Jake Ebert said he would rather increase incrementally than see a large jump in years to come.
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The council did not have a specific project to put the increase toward, but the money will be used for miscellaneous expenses that crop up.
"The biggest thing we have coming up is the pool," Leimer said, referring to a project to fix cracks in the city's swimming pool.
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Issue Brief #3683 on North Atlantic Treaty Organization
July 27, 2012
July 27, 2012 | Issue Brief on North Atlantic Treaty Organization
In light of the uprisings across the Middle East and North Africa, the continued threat in the region from al-Qaeda, and the nuclear threat and state-sponsored terrorism from Iran, many in NATO have rightly decided to place a renewed focus on working with regional partners on its periphery. NATO already has structures in place to better cooperate with partners in this part of the world, but little has been done to enhance these relationships.
NATO and Its Southern Periphery
NATO's 2010 Strategic Concept states that cooperative security is one of the alliance's three essential core tasks. NATO carries out its cooperative security task with its southern partners through two mechanisms: the Mediterranean Dialogue and the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative.
The Mediterranean Dialogue . Launched in 1994, the Mediterranean Dialogue forms the basis of NATO's relations with its Mediterranean partners, which include Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia. Although these talks are normally done on a bilateral basis ("NATO+1"), on occasion this forum meets as "NATO+7," placing Israel at the same table as some of its regional neighbors, where it would not otherwise be.
Istanbul Cooperation Initiative. Launched in 2004, the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative currently forms the basis of NATO relations with the Gulf states. Although all six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council were invited to join, only Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have become participants so far. Saudi Arabia and Oman have expressed minor interest in joining but have yet to do so.
With its focus on the Gulf, the initiative could become increasingly important as Iran continues to develop its nuclear weapons program. In addition, the initiative's focus is expanding beyond just the Gulf and is now open to all countries in the Middle East that share NATO's security concerns.
Increasing Importance of the Middle East and North Africa
To the south of Europe, from the eastern Atlantic Ocean to the Middle East, is a region experiencing increasing instability from demographic pressures, increased commodity prices, interstate and intrastate conflict, piracy, tribal politics, competition over water and other natural resources, religious tension, revolutionary tendencies, terrorism, and nuclear proliferation. This region also has some of the world's most vital shipping lanes, energy resources, and trade choke points. Obviously, instability in this region can directly impact NATO's security interests.
However, whether it is regional terrorism emanating from al-Qaeda or the threat of nuclear proliferation in Iran, NATO member states share many of the same security concerns as the countries of the Middle East and North Africa. Furthermore, many of the countries in this region have demonstrated a willingness to cooperate with NATO and have even contributed troops to NATO-led missions. NATO's Kosovo Force currently has 100 Moroccans and, until a few years ago, had 1,200 soldiers from the UAE.
The alliance's mission in Afghanistan includes troops from Jordan, the UAE (including Emirati Special Forces) and Bahrain. Jordan, Qatar, and the UAE provided aircrafts and resources for the NATO-led intervention in Libya. If media reports are true, the Qataris even deployed special forces to help support the Libyan opposition forces.
Many countries in the region, especially in the Gulf, have been staunch U.S. allies and have worked closely with NATO member states on regional security initiatives—albeit outside NATO's framework. For example, Bahrain is home to both the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet and the U.K.'s Maritime Component Command and has also managed the regional maritime task force responsible for conducting security operations in the central and southern Gulf.
Building NATO's Relations One Country at a Time
The Mediterranean Dialogue and the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative remain two complementary yet distinct partnership frameworks. Inside each are varying degrees of cooperation between NATO and the participating countries.
Any nation participating in these groupings can also increase political and security cooperation with NATO through an Individual and Partnership Cooperation Program (IPCP). For many countries in North Africa and the Middle East, cooperation with NATO can be politically difficult. Allowing a bilateral "NATO+1" relationship based on the IPCP format allows these countries to choose the degree of cooperation they wish to have with NATO. This built-in flexibility is important when forging relations, because some countries feel more comfortable about partnering with NATO than others. A little cooperation is better than no cooperation.
In the Mediterranean Dialogue, only Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Mauritania, and Tunisia have IPCPs with NATO. None of the participants in the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative has an IPCP. NATO should encourage credible partners in the Gulf, such as Qatar and the UAE, to agree to IPCPs with the alliance.
The Chicago Summit: A Step in the Right Direction
One of the top three agenda items at NATO's Chicago summit this past May was NATO's partnerships. Consequently, both the Mediterranean Dialogue and the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative received more attention than usual in the summit's declaration, although the two entities did not meet formally.
Some of the more notable conclusions in the declaration regarding the two bodies included:
After the Chicago Summit: The Way Ahead
The hardest part of any summit is not agreeing on a common language for the declaration but implementing the declaration into practice.
To help NATO improve its relations with its southern neighbors, the U.S. should:
Promoting Partnership
Partnership leads to interoperability, which helps promote understanding and security. This is why cooperation between NATO and the countries of the Middle East and North Africa is so important. As Iran becomes more of a destabilizing player in the region and al-Qaeda continues to operate in North Africa, NATO should build solid and enduring relations with the friendly countries of the region.
Luke Coffey is the Margaret Thatcher Fellow in the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, a division of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies, at The Heritage Foundation.


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"That is probably the biggest worry of any parent who has a child with special needs. You want them to outlive you in one sense, but then you wonder what will happen.
"With him [Danny] being 55-years-old, it's not like it was when he was born. Now, there's help. There are programs and suggestions, but when he was born there was nothing."
"After a certain point you say this is what we are. Let's just be a family and let's just live."
"There's not too much for people with disabilities to do in Memphis. To me, I think it could be better.
"Frank always credits the various state and federal programs that have supported him on his new path; the Americans with Disabilities Act, Social Security, Vocational Rehabilitation, Disabled Student Services, and the Federal Workforce Recruitment Program."
"We've been on the wavier list for about 10 years with no help in sight."
"Sharmane is 38 now, and I would love to take her back to those doctors and nurses who told me she wouldn't be able to accomplish anything, and show them how wrong they were!"
"We only found out when my mother died and my brother came to Nashville to live with my brother that he had an intellectual disability.
"The state of Tennessee should be ashamed that its most vulnerable citizens are considered unworthy of care and services.
"I wish Kelly had been able to stay in school beyond the age of 22, because there was so little available for her once she got out.
"It's like the state just says, 'OK, you're 21, we forget about you.'"


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HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2011) – The top seeds made it through qualifying on Friday at the Hermosa Beach Open, part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series, produced by USA Volleyball and IMG.
On the women's side, the team of Abra Amwake (San Diego, Calif.) and Kaui Salzman (San Diego, Calif.) had a bye into the main draw, where they will be ranked 25th and play eighth-seeded Jennifer Fopma (Bellflower, Calf.) and Jessica Gysin (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) in the first round on Saturday.
The second-seeded qualifying team of Anne McArthur (Los Angeles, Calif.) and Josie Schatz (Redondo Beach, Calif.) had to win one match on Friday, defeating 15th-ranked Nicki Fusco (Redondo Beach, Calif.) and Tiffany Rodriguez (Hermosa Beach, Calif.), 21-19, 21-18 in 41 minutes.
McArthur and Schatz said Hermosa is their favorite place to play.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 6, 2008) - The U.S. beach volleyball team of Tyra Turner and Rachel Wacholder will be competing with three teams from Brazil for medals from the GE Money Bank Mazury Open on Saturday after all four teams won semifinal-qualifying matches Friday at the US$350,000 SWATCH FIVB World Tour event.
After losing their first chance for a spot in Saturday's semifinals, the sixth-seeded Turner (Fort Meyers Beach, Fla.) and Wacholder (Laguna Beach, Calif.) rebounded to oust fifth-seeded compatriots Jen Boss (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) and April Ross (Costa Mesa, Calif.), 21-17, 21-16, in 42 minutes to advance to a semifinal match in the morning against the 12th-seeded Salgado sisters (Carolina and Maria Clara).
Boss and Ross finish the tournament in fifth place. They are currently third among the U.S. women's teams trying to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, behind Misty May-Treanor (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Kerri Walsh (Santa Clara, Calif.) and Nicole Branagh (Orinda, Calif.) and Elaine Youngs (El Toro, Calif.). Turner and Wacholder are in fourth place. The United States can send two teams to the Olympic Games.
Top-seeded Talita Antunes and Renata Ribeiro gained the third Brazil berth in the semifinals by posting a 21-19, 21-14 elimination win in 30 minutes over seventh-seeded Rieke Brink-Abeler and Hella Jurich of Germany.
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The two Brazilian teams have played four international matches against each other this season with Shelda and Ana Paula winning the first three and Talita and Renata victorious two weeks ago in Japan. Turner and Wacholder's only meeting with the Salgados was a Grand Slam victory last August in Austria.
Turner and Wacholder earned their second SWATCH semifinal berth in 12 FIVB starts after winning a bronze medal last June in Paris. Talita and Renata will be playing in their 18th FIVB semifinal as the Brazilians have won 13 medals with a 5-6 mark in title matches after losing to Branagh and Youngs in last week's championship tilt in Barcelona, Spain.
Complete results and photos are available on the FIVB beach Web site at www.fivb.org/EN/BeachVolleyball/index.asp.


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How does GSMNP fishing compare to the Colorado Rockies?
Ironically I only live about a 7 hour drive from the so. Co. Rockies, and 1100 miles from the Smokies, yet my only fly fishing experience is the Smokies (own a couple of nearby cabins).
Has anyone here spent much time in Colorado on rivers and streams? If so, how does it compare to GSM fishing? Harder? Easier? Difference in average fish size?
My dad is primarily a CO stream/ river fly fisher and he claims the CO fishing is easier, more productive, and the fish are somewhat bigger. He also says the fish don't seem to hold in the same places at times. Of course, he cut his teeth in CO so that's his preference.
Man Husker, I only know what my old army buds that live there have told me or shown me via reports. The hiking is similar. I've seen high mountain streams where the fish were about as small. They do seem to be bigger on average down low though. You can get into some cutties. That's about all I know. Sorry it's not much. I would bet the Smokies tactics would work just as well. I've gotten to were I kneel on the bank on tailwaters and cast, hoping to sneak up on a big one near the shallow part of the river.
Did a little surfing around...I guess this link answers my question. River looks to approximate to Greenbriar or Cataloochee.
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Funny you should ask !!! ...I have fished Colodado a few times and I fish the Smokies ALOT...... I fished the Flat Top Wilderness area and also The streams around Gunnison......
Without a doubt the fishing is easier and alot more productive in Colorado than in the Smokies. I fished a small stream in Colorado called Cebolla and I must have caught 40-50 browns in the 9-14" range in a half day. The fishing was easier in that we drove right up to the stream and started. The actual streams were not any different than you might find here in the Park. The Taylor River, East River and the Gunnison itself produced larger fish but not as many of them. You are very close to a "fantastic" trout fishing area .....enjoy it
I haven't fished CO in over 15 years but it was amazing last time I was out there. This was also before I started fly fishing so I haven't even experienced it with the fly rod yet. I so want to go back out there again but I'm afraid that if I do, I will never come back... It really is that good and if it were me, I would certainly focus your efforts on the Western streams vs. Eastern streams since you are fairly close. I drive over 3 hours each way to go and fish the Smokies sometimes for just a day. I can't imagine how much I would be on the road if it only took a couple more hours to hit CO...
Maybe DK will chime in with his experience fly fishing out there vs. here in the park. He has logged some nice trips out West along with some nice fish...
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I hope CO is easier, I am making my first trip going to Estes Park (RMNP) for a day and a half this weekend. Any recommendations? I want to go to RMNP so I am thinking Glacier Creek or Cow Creek.
I have not fished Colorado much, but have fished a good bit in MT, WY, ID and some in WA and CA. Small stream Smoky Mountain trout tactics work just as well on trout out there. Western streams as a general rule have higher carrying capacity than Appalachian streams, mostly due to higher buffering capacity of the water and the fact that they flow over more mineral rich beds. As a result, they seem to hold more numbers and biggers sizes of fish. There are exceptions of course. Our tailwaters even the playing field somewhat though. I don't know of any Western Rivers that have more big browns than the South Holston, White and Norfork rivers. As for fishing being easier, I really think that is a function of fishing pressure. I have fished a lot of small streams Out West that get virtually no fishing pressure. They are very easy to catch fish on. Similarly, I have fished backcountry stretches of Appalachian streams that get little pressure and they are just about as easy to catch fish on.
TNBigBore explained it well. The streams out west have more nutrients and thus support more and/or larger fish in general. I think it is hard to compare though because here in the Smokies we are talking about mostly headwater streams whereas out west people are able to fish the larger rivers and lakes because they stay cold enough to support trout and not all of those rivers are tailwaters.
So, is Colorado easier? Not necessarily. In my experience, the only aspect that is sometimes "easier" out west is our perception. When you are catching larger fish it is hard not to fall into the trap of thinking that things are pretty easy. What it really boils down to though regardless of location is fly selection and presentation. Out west, the lack of an overhead canopy on the streams makes casting easier (no trees to snag, etc), so it is again not too hard to think that things are easier as a whole. However, the fish bite with about the same regularity no matter where you fish if you figure out what they want to eat.
My favorite river in Colorado is the Gunnison. My first fishing experience there was an eye opener as a nearby fisherman wore them out while I would have done just as well if I was simply out to enjoy the scenery. However, after a couple of trips, and much additional knowledge shared by helpful friends and acquaintances (not usually even about the Gunnison, just knowledge on fly fishing in general), I was able to consistently catch nice fish even in the heavily pressured areas.
The high elevation cutthroat streams can be awesome, but really not any better than getting on a good stream in the Smokies that gets minimal pressure. The hard thing around here is that the smaller streams are what EVERYONE is fishing because that is the extent of our trout water (other than tailwaters), whereas out west there are stillwaters, small streams, medium streams and rivers, larger rivers, tailwaters, spring creeks, beaver ponds....... People gravitate towards the larger water meaning small streams are rarely if every crowded or even fished that much. Take me to the Smokies on any nice weekend and I can show you fishermen pretty much anywhere on Little River you want to look...around here, if you want solitude, you must put some miles behind you.
So, to sum up, my opinion is that the perception of easier fishing is generated by larger average fish size (which is nice but does not necessarily equate with better fishing), as well as easier casting scenarios. When beginners can catch 12"-16" fish all day because that is the average size, people take that as much better fishing than the 5"-8" average size in the Smokies...really we need to all define "better fishing" first and then ask ourselves these questions...
That said, if I lived seven hours from the Colorado Rockies, I would probably fish out there way too much...
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Having grown up in upstate NY, I was able to flyfish the Beaverkill, Willowemac, Delaware (WB mostly), West Canada, the Battenkill, the Ausable, the Oatka, and a bunch of other stocked trout waters across the state. I have also fished out west including the Henry's Fork, Snake River, Madison, Yellowstone and a few mountain streams like Slough creek. I have been in East TN for 8 years now, and my observation is that the fly fishing in the Smokies is the MOST challenging by a wide margin.
IMHO, the thing that makes New England easier are the more consistent hatches and spinner falls. I could count on hendricksons around the 18th of April, and when the trout started taking them it was spectacular. When you got into a spinner fall after a sulphur hatch you could wear them out. Things were similar in the west, but the fish were bigger and, with the exception of the Henry's fork a little more gullible.
The challenging things in the smokies are keeping your fly out of the trees, stealth when approaching pools, and getting a good drift in the endless pocket water. Many a day I have longed to be fishing a hendrickson hatch to rising brown's in Carin's pool (one of Lee Wulff's favorites) on the Beaverkill.
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Melissa S. Utley Dispenza
AMHERST – Melissa S. Utley Dispenza, age 54, of Hendricks Blvd., Amherst passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident in Buffalo.
She was born in Gowanda, NY on March 21, 1958, the daughter of Richard L. and Marilyn A. (Jack) Utley.
A 1976 graduate of Gowanda Central School, Melissa attended Brockport State and then transferred to Buffalo State receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Missy married Paul Dispenza on July 17, 1993 at St. Benedict's RC Church in Amherst; Paul survives.
Melissa currently was employed with Rich Products of Buffalo. At the time of her death, she worked in the Research and Development Dept. Melissa had been employed with Rich Products for 28 years.
A member of St. Benedict's RC Church in Amherst, Melissa also was a Eucharistic Minister of the church. While handing out Communion, at times she believed that she could see Jesus in the eyes of the people she was giving the Body of Christ to, a revelation she shared with her husband Paul.
Surviving, besides her husband Paul, are her children Samantha and Michael Dispenza at home; her father Richard L. Utley of Gowanda;, sisters Mrs. Steven (Deborah) Germano of Syracuse, Mrs. Kenneth (Melinda) Hammond of Clayton NC, Mrs. Ronald (Alison) Connolly of Springville, Mrs. Antho-
ny (Jennifer) Comstock of Gowanda, Mrs. Adam (Andrea) Gandler of Mt. Laurel, NJ; several nieces and nephews also survive along with brother in-law Lee Dispenza.
Melissa is preceded in death by her mother Marilyn A. (Jack) Utley; her infant daughter Elissa Christabelle Angel Dispenza, her in-laws Bernard and Nancy Dispenza; along with a baby sister.
Friends may call at the Dengler Roberts and Perna Funeral Home, 2070 Eggert Rd. Amherst from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. on Friday Feb. 1, 2013. Melissa's funeral will be held Saturday February 2, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Benedict's RC Church, 1317 Eggert Rd. Amherst, NY (gather at church). Fr. Joe Porpiglia of St. Joseph's RC Church, Gowanda will be the celebrant. Arrangements are by the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda, NY
(716)-532-4200. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.


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Before the States-General
The Hague, The Netherlands
30 October 2006
Honourable Chairpersons,
Distinguished Members of Parliament,
I am honoured to speak before this historic institution. The Netherlands has been a leader in the cause of partnership among nations, a long and true supporter of peace in my region and a valued friend to Jordan. The renowned Dutch scholar, Erasmus, began his treatise on peace with the words "Peace Talks." For so many years, the voice of peace has been your country's voice. We hear it, and we thank you.
My friends,
We meet here at a time of serious and shared challenges: achieving economic opportunity and security, in an era of global competition. Strengthening the bonds among people and cultures; finding the path to peace out of bitter conflicts; and reconstructing shattered nations; and perhaps most importantly, giving youth the future of hope that they need and deserve.
Separated and divided, we cannot meet these challenges. Working together, we can. Because, just as no nation is isolated from the world's problems, so, too, every nation has a contribution to make to progress and peace.
The fact is, there is no single template for the way forward: no one correct political formula; one global culture, one road to development. A unilateral peace is no peace at all. From the neighbourhood to the world stage, the future depends on cooperation. That means building on the strengths we all contribute: our unique cultures and heritage; our models of excellence; our assistance to those in need; and above all, our mutual respect.
Such partnership is at the heart of recent global efforts to bridge cultural divides, especially between Muslims and non-Muslims. We have seen how fast misunderstandings travel and the damage they can do. We need to move just as firmly to prevent such crises before they occur.
The reality is that the vast majority on both sides are people of good will. There are powerful bonds among Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. And we hold deep values in common: tolerance, respect for others, responsibility for those in need, good citizenship and the primacy of peace.
More - much more - needs to be done to build understanding. I am proud that the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a Muslim country, has taken a leading role. We are home to a historic Christian community, and have a long tradition of respect for all. Globally, we have worked to build an active interfaith dialogue. We work closely with Muslims everywhere to assert Islam's true teachings, commanding peaceful co-existence and respect for others, and condemning extremism and terrorism. And we are continuing to get our message out. International gatherings of Muslim scholars have unanimously declared the invalidity of extremist fatwas that violate Islamic precepts and justify violence.
The path to tolerance and respect is not for Muslims alone. All nations and peoples must play a role. That means speaking out against stereotypes and disrespect at every level - and demonstrating that commitment in action. Most important, my friends, let us, together, teach and help our young people to shape a new future: respecting differences, but understanding our common humanity.
Partnership is also at the core of global economic development. Our century is one of great economic advances and tremendous potential. But there is an urgent need to expand the sphere of opportunity and prosperity. Global wealth disparities, and the lack of economic security and hope, are serious dangers. We must all respond. A fair, strong, and inclusive global economy is not just an idealistic goal - it is critical to the stability and prosperity of the entire world.
My country's own development strategy has focused on reforms that will help our people compete in a world marketplace. We are improving education, streamlining and decentralising development, strengthening the job-creating private sector and encouraging export-oriented investment. Our efforts have had measurable, positive results, including strong productivity and GDP growth, and declining budget deficits and public debt.
In fact, Jordan is one of the key, lower-middle income countries that are leading the developing world in reform success. To ensure this progress and to keep it going, I recently convened a new group of lower-middle income countries, which we call the G-11. We are working to mobilise global recognition and international support. Development aid, fair trade measures, and debt relief are not the only ways the developed world can help. Just as important are trade opportunities and investment partnerships that provide win-win potential for all.
The Netherlands has played a committed, positive role in global development. We hope that in the years ahead, our countries will continue to cooperate in all aspects of development. One important area is knowledge exchange - sharing best practices in education, global commerce, and entrepreneurship.We cannot talk about development and progress without talking about peace - the global partnership that may be most important of all.
Recent and ongoing crises in the Middle East challenge all nations. Conflict, instability, and occupation in our region have sent shockwaves worldwide. Peace throughout the region needs our full efforts.
In Iraq, there is a critical responsibility to help the Iraqi people rebuild and restore stability. A civil war in Iraq would be a major threat to the security of all neighbouring states. We must reach out to all groups, to assure them of our support for Iraq's stability and to assist them in fighting terrorism. Jordan has taken significant steps to help the Iraqi people through humanitarian aid, civil and security training, and reconciliation efforts. We recognise the commitments your own country has made - nationally and through the EU - to support Iraq's security and stability. This active support has been, and remains, vital.
Lebanon also demands our concern. Europe has played an important role in ending this summer's aggression, and in supporting the Lebanese government.
These are vital measures. But stability in the Middle East will only come by focusing on the region's core problem - the source of instability and violence over decades - a central grievance, felt throughout the Middle East and indeed the world. And that is the continuing denial of Palestinian rights. Until we end that wrong, new generations will remain vulnerable to the sponsors of hate and violence, and conflict will breed more conflict, year after year.
A solution is difficult - but, my friends, a solution exists. It recognises that peace cannot be imposed by unilateral force, but rather, in partnership and trust. It answers the real need for security and justice for both parties. And it accords with the international legality that the United Nations and the International Court of Justice support. The terms are clear and measurable: a two-state solution guaranteeing Israel's security to live in peace with its neighbours and providing, at long last, a sovereign, viable, and independent Palestine. This is the Arab Peace Initiative, first articulated in Beirut in 2002.
It is time to move peace forward. We need an international partnership of action, to encourage and support a return to negotiations and keep the parties moving towards results. And we must act now. Time is critical. With every day of delay, more lives are lost and more futures destroyed.
The partnership for peace, for development, for understanding - all reflect humanity's common bonds. Our people, our countries, our region and our world will share earth's destiny. We must and can make it a future of promise.
In the 10th century, Al Zubaidi, a Muslim scholar from Andalusia in Spain, wrote that all lands in their diversity are one, and men are all brothers and neighbours.
He was echoing a timeless teaching of our faith. For as God says in the Holy Quran: "Mankind! We created you from a pair of a male and female, and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other."
So let us, indeed, know and respect one another. Nations and peoples of good will make a powerful coalition. With God's help, we will succeed in partnership and peace.
Thank you very much.


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Groundbreaking For New Bandshell in Phoenix
Blue Heron Park in Phoenix will be the site for a groundbreaking ceremony tomorrow at 10 a.m. City officials, business people and community representatives will be on hand to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new bandshell. The public is invited to attend.
Proponents of the bandshell envision Blue Heron Park as a venue for community events and family entertainment as a result of the bandshell.
The project was initiated and coordinated by a group of community volunteers who participated in the Ford Leadership Institute sponsored by the Ford Family Foundation. The group also created the first community mural in Talent, which will be unveiled August 18.


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Rhubarb and Strawberry Pie with Almond Crumb Topping
- Pie Dough: recipe follows
- 7 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 pounds fresh rhubarb, root ends trimmed, peeled, and cut 1/4-inch thick
- 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup rum
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 8 scoops Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- Pie Dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch salt
- 1/3 cup lard
- 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
In a large saute pan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter. Add the sugar, 1/2 cup of the brown sugar, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon flour. Stir the mixture for 1 minute, to dissolve the sugars. Add the rhubarb and cook for 4 to 6 minutes. Add the strawberries and continue to saute for 3 minutes. Add the rum and carefully flame the mixture. Saute for 1 minute. Mix thoroughly and remove from the heat. Cool the filling.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup flour, and sliced almonds. Using your hands, blend well, until the mixture resembles a crumb-like texture.
Pour the rhubarb and strawberry filling into the pie shell. Sprinkle the crumb filling evenly over the fruit filling. Place the pie in the oven and bake until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. about 45 minutes. Remove the pie from the oven. Let the pie cool on a rack before serving, about 10 minutes. Slice and serve with the vanilla ice cream.
In a mixing bowl combine the flour and salt. Add the lard and work it in with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together when pressed. Form the dough a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Roll the chilled disk on a lightly floured work surface into a 12-inch round. Fit it into a 10-inch pie plate, fold and crimp the edges, and refrigerate until ready to fill.
Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 2000
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Great opportunity to own a hobby Farm close to town, beautiful setting on 35.27 acres. A great mixture of tillable and wooded land, along with the Yellow river that runs partly through the property. Great for hunting, growing crops and keep some animals. Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath home, with newer roof (2013) and finish lower level. A Beautiful heated shop (40 x 64) was build in 2011. The old dairy barn is great for storage or for animal housing.
This 5 acres of superb bottomland is 3/4 cultivated with sustainable tropical fruit. More than 30 avocado trees (5 different species) all from grafted stock. Fully mature trees will yield 3-500 fruit per year. Not a huge income but supplemental. I also have bearing oranges, tangerines, grapefruit (pink & white), papaya (3 species), banana (5 species), mango (2 species) and more than 100 pineapple. The property has over 1000 feet of river front along a seasonal stream. During the height of the rainy season the river becomes un-passable. This past year there were 3 days when I could not drive across. The previous year there were about 8 days when it would have been difficult to drive across. Plans are for the municipality to build a bridge but I am not in favor of that option as it would greatly increase the traffic in this pristine area. The road would provide access to Corcovado National Park just 5 miles up the hill. This property is in the heart of the Osa Peninsula which according to National Geographic is the second most bio diverse area on the planet. Second only to the Amazon basin (they have more bugs). Click (copy and paste) this link for photos of the property: http://s1094.beta.photobucket.com/user/5weight0/library/ The property has two 1Br/1Ba homes and an additional building site. There is about 2 acre fenced around both homes and this provides security for pets. There is ample room for livestock or additions cultivation. All trees have been fertilized with composted chicken manure and growth rates are phenomenal. Grafted avocados have gone from 18 inch tall root stock to over 6 feet in one year. Organic pesticide is used to prevent defoliation from leaf cutter ants but no other pesticides or herbicides are used in the cultivation of my fruit. 100% Organic.. I am 68 years young and maintain the property with the assistance of a local man who has worked with me for 3 years and is 100% dependable and does excellent work as well as provides security during my absence when traveling. He is paid $4.00 per hour which is above standard here. I have learned that the phrase Organic Gardening is another description of WORK. Weeding and cultivation is a major investment that is necessary to maintain a healthy eco system for these plants. I am just getting a little too old for this endeavor and prefer to travel the world for my remaining years. I am asking $239,000 for the property and at this price I will not break even on my investment but knowing that I leave behind a legacy of food for future generations is satisfying. This land is 2 miles to Gulfo Dulce where there is an excellent mooring area which now harbors both sail and power boats to over 40 feet. You are about 8 miles from the nearest full service town which has an emergency clinic, 2 full service grocery stores, pharmacy, gas station, hardware store, and restaurants. I recently added an ingrained pool to the property which is full tiled and has jacuzzi jets. It has turned out to be a great investment. Usually, around 4:30 each afternoon I mix a cocktail made from fresh squeezed juice and recline and let the jets do their thing.
The phone # listed is a direct line to my cell in Costa Rica and cost from the USA is about .31 a minute.
Be well and laugh often Rick


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The benchmark. With room for the whole bench.
Starting at: $59,900*MSRP
Its inner beauty just can't be contained.
For decades, the E-Class has been a wagon like no other. Spacious yet sporting, elegant without excess, it's also the only European wagon in its class. Its pure Mercedes-Benz character runs even deeper than its cargo bay. And its advanced design makes its outer beauty just as alluring. It doesn't just set the standard. It keeps raising it.
Seating for up to seven, in a class of one.
Subtly refined and exquisitely crafted, the E-Class cabin is designed not just to fit you and your passengers, but to suit you. Polished and matte aluminum, handcrafted wood and crystal clear displays envelop a suite of attentive, intuitive and informative technologies. The result: A feeling of total connectedness, and complete escape.
Performance and panache, from road to roof.
Crisp handling and smooth power deliver the sporty performance you expect from an E-Class. Self-leveling AIRMATIC rear suspension and available 18-inch AMG wheels handle changing road and varying loads. And while the driver enjoys the road below, the available Panorama roof welcomes in the sky. In an E-Class Wagon, enjoyment is universal.
Lower aspect ratio tires and accompanying wheels provide substantially increased treadwear, increased tire noise and reduced ride comfort. Serious wheel and tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated on rough or damaged road surfaces or upon encountering road debris or obstacles. These tires are not designed for use on snow and ice. Winter tires mounted on appropriately sized and approved wheels are recommended for driving in those conditions.
All-season confidence, any-road competence
Standard 4MATIC® all-wheel drive continually sends the engine's torque to the wheels that can put it to the best use. Lightweight, nimble and fuel-efficient, 4MATIC enhances handling and performance in winter, in the wet, or on winding roads. And on the E63 AMG S 4MATIC, AMG has raised all-wheel drive to an all-time performance peak.
No system, regardless of how advanced, can overcome the laws of physics or correct careless driving. Please always wear your seat belt. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice and other conditions can affect. Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions. Best performance in snow is obtained with winter tires.
Room for up to seven, or fifty-seven.
Inside the strategically reinforced and stunningly designed body of the E-Class Wagon is an enormously versatile interior. A standard rear-facing 3rd-row seat in the E350 4MATIC Wagons accommodates two children, or disappears under the carpeted cargo floor in seconds. With all seats folded, there´s up to 57.4 cu ft of cargo space.
Unsecured cargo can become hazardous in a collision. Always secure cargo using the floor-mounted tie-downs. Third-row seat not available on E63 AMG Wagon.
Expertly handles cargo, eagerly handles corners.
A full complement of cargo and passengers won´t upset the E-Class Wagon's refined sense of composure. Its multilink suspension with AGILITY CONTROL® instantly responds to the road surface. Self-leveling AIRMATIC rear suspension responds to loads, using advanced air spring-struts to maintain ride height, driving comfort and precise handling.
Turns the power up. And puts the power down.
The AMG E63 S is simply the most powerful wagon in production. Its exclusively developed AMG Performance 4MATIC helps it apply its 577 handcrafted horsepower brilliantly via all four tires, while preserving the exceptional balance and agility that define an AMG. What you choose to haul with all that power is up to you.
Reaches far and wide, and brings it all home.
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While the navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, including paying attention to traffic and street signs. The driver should utilize the system's audio cues while driving and should only consult the map or visual displays once the vehicle has been stopped in a safe place. Maps do not cover all areas or all routes within an area.
Intelligent Drive: Virtual eyes on the road, real action on your behalf.
Advanced stereo cameras and radar sensors enhance safety, reduce driving stress, and start an entirely new era of driver assistance technology. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can brake to avoid a collision autonomously. ATTENTION ASSIST® can sense if you're getting drowsy. And options can even react to pedestrians, cross-traffic and more.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may not be sufficient to avoid an accident. It does not react to certain stationary objects, nor recognize or predict the curvature and/or lane layout of the road or every movement of vehicles ahead. It is the driver´s responsibility at all times to be attentive to traffic and road conditions, and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. Drivers are cautioned not to wait for the system´s alerts before braking, as that may not afford sufficient time and distance to brake safely.
Driving while drowsy or distracted is dangerous and must be avoided. ATTENTION ASSIST may be insufficient to alert a fatigued or distracted driver of lane drift and cannot be relied on to avoid an accident or serious injury.
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All Mercedes-Benz mbrace® services operate only where cellular and Global Positioning System satellite signals are available, which are provided by third parties and not within the control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Five years of the mbrace Connect package are included with new-vehicle sales and leases at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Subscriber Agreement is required for service to be active. Some services are only available on select vehicles. Your PIN is required in order to use certain services. Some services may be limited or restricted in some areas. Driver is responsible for complying with traffic and other laws. See your dealer or MBUSA.com/mbrace for details.
The Mercedes me app is compatible with Apple iPhone® models running iOS 8.0 or later, and Android-based phones running OS 4.3 or later.
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Most people would not think to allow members of their family to go without health insurance if they can help it, and pets should be no exception. Pet insurance is an important consideration for any pet owner, as this policy will ensure pets receive the best treatment whenever they need to go to a veterinary hospital.
Dog and cat illness can be expensive to treat and some chronic conditions, like diabetes in dogs and cats, will require owners to pay for continuous treatment over time. Fortunately, pet insurance can help cover the costs of medication, surgeries and trips to the doctor. Many pet insurance plans will also cover basic healthcare needs such as yearly check-ups, vaccinations and other routine needs to keep your pet healthy.
One thing that owners should keep in mind when it comes to pet insurance is that the rates may vary depending on their pet's breed, according to VCA Animal Hospitals. Some breeds may be more susceptible to certain problems and diseases, which will raise the rate of coverage. Be sure to read the policy carefully to know what is and isn't covered. For example, some common and optional procedures, like spaying a cat, may not be covered.
When shopping for pet insurance, it may be useful to talk to multiple companies in order to compare coverage and pricing. Beyond that, think of it as similar to normal health insurance - it's just for your four-legged friend rather than yourself.


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1004 + 3/4 cupsEagle Mills All-Purpose flour66.81 + 1/3 + 1/4 cupswater
Do you have a recommended way for measuring out the flour and water by volume?
I have been unable to locate Ultragrain locally. Where are you buying it?
Also, what kind of indoor oven do you use that is giving you 600 degrees?
The flour I buy is Eagle Mills All-Purpose. I can get it ay any supermarket in town. I normally shop at Publix as they have a large organic selection and they're just two blocks away.
Albertson's Winn Dixie Are these guys still in business? Publix
The three quoted above are the main stores around here where I live.
Ultragrain Hard White Wheat Flour, water, coarse whole-wheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, salt, wheat gluten, vanilla extract, baker's yeast.
Is the yeast being proffed in this recipe? I scaled it up to 800 grams of flour and that resulted in 12 grams of yeast. Seems like a lot. Thanks
I was just wondering what the purpose of Soy Bean oil was in your initial post?