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After three trips to Asia as secretary of State, I am more convinced than ever that, as a Pacific power, the United States must continue to forge a Pacific future. But building that future means confronting challenges that require cooperation with our allies and perseverance with our adversaries.
Some of those challenges are related directly to our national security. We must work with Japan, South Korea and others to address the threat posed by a nuclear-armed North Korea and the growing dangers of cyber espionage. We must cooperate with countries across the Asia-Pacific region to peacefully resolve rising territorial differences in the South China Sea. And we need to develop trade relationships that open these robust economies to more American goods and services.
At a time when some Americans would like to pull back from engagement abroad, it's never been more important to work together globally to meet an array of challenges.
Unfortunately, I left for Asia earlier this month under the shadow of the government shutdown here at home. The transient difficulties in Washington, and the fact that those polarizing politics kept President Obama at home, did not diminish the recognition among the leaders with whom I spoke that the United States has a vital role to play in supporting peace and prosperity across the region.
Indeed, over the course of two weeks and four countries, I saw firsthand the depth of U.S. engagement, starting with enhancing the security architecture that we established decades ago and concluding with progress on an economic partnership that will yield lasting benefits for American workers in the decades to come.
Still, there are obstacles. One of them is finding the diplomatic means to persuade North Korea to live up to international norms. As part of solving that vexing riddle, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and I signed a historic agreement with our counterparts in Japan on Oct. 3 that strengthens our deep alliance. It commits the two countries to working together to confront the threat posed by North Korea, as well as emerging dangers such as maritime security and cyber espionage.
Another challenge is keeping the region's sea lanes secure for freedom of commerce and navigation. A few days after signing the security pact with Japan, the United States joined more than a dozen allies at the Assn. of Southeast Asian Nations in Brunei to present a united front in developing a clear code of conduct to prevent miscommunication and miscalculation at a time of rising tensions in the South China Sea and other vital waterways.
Stability and prosperity require more than security. A shared commitment to economic growth and innovation is part of why the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement is a cornerstone of the president's economic policy in Asia. This partnership will drive growth and create jobs across the Asia-Pacific region and the United States.
In Bali, Indonesia, we made real progress on reaching agreement among a dozen countries representing 40% of the world's economy. Over several days of high-level talks, we narrowed differences and reaffirmed the objective of concluding negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership by the end of the year.
There are still issues to be resolved, but moving forward is essential. This free-trade agreement will support American jobs and investments by expanding access to markets for goods and services in a region of robust economic growth, setting high labor and environmental standards and protecting intellectual property rights.
The region is poised for economic growth, but that growth must be smart and sustainable. As the planet's biggest consumers of energy and emitters of greenhouse gases, the nations of the region — including our own — have an enormous responsibility to lead a transformation that puts us on a path toward sustainability.
There are positive signs in that regard. At a port in Indonesia, I met fishermen who are working with researchers in the United States to build sustainable fisheries. Putting climate and clean energy issues at the top of our agenda has led to real breakthroughs. Singapore is the latest nation to join the U.S.-Asia Pacific Comprehensive Energy Partnership, where we are helping to bring clean energy to many of the 387 million people in Asia without power.
We are also opening a regional center for Asia-Pacific Clean Energy in Bangkok, Thailand, to create opportunities for American companies and to facilitate investment in this vital sector.
Sensitive regional issues remain, including the substantial challenges that some of the countries face in protecting human rights. But working through our differences openly and candidly, and signaling our continuing commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, brings our goals within reach.
The rebalancing of our foreign policy priorities in Asia is neither a work completed nor an effort interrupted. It is a daily march of progress to be measured in miles and years, not yards and days. But the march is underway, and America and Asia are stronger because of it.
About the Author: John Kerry serves as the 68th U.S. Secretary of State.
Editor's Note: This entry originally appeared as an opinion piece in the Los Angeles Times.
{Bruce C. |California, USA .October 23, 2013
"This whole proclamation is a bit of fraud. It's pretty obvious to the rest of the world that the US is pursuing a policy of provoking a needless confrontation with China, which has been paying our government's bills and otherwise bending over backwards to accommodate us. Who in his right mind thinks that North Korea is a threat to the U.S.? It's just an excuse to irritate China."]
Well last I checked, apparently the Young-Un thinks North Korea is a threat to the US, and I suppose it wouldn't hurt to remind folks that unlike tango, it only takes one mad dictator to start a war.
I can't speak for the intent of US policy...I'm not a diplomat.
Though I highly doubt that it's as you opine.
Even the government of China has to realize at this point that in supporting the North Korean tyrany, not only have millions died in North Korea over the years...gulags, forced labor..., its policy that has allowed this regime to thrive at the expense of its citizens over the decades has provoked a confrontation by proxi with its neigbors, as well as with the US by arming the regime to the teeth with the fourth largest standing army on the planet.
The whole long standing impass over Taiwan,....
Policies of a bygone era of a China that has moved on in so many ways, but remains stuck in a dysfunctional continuation of a political mindset that shoots itself in its own foot....
Like they're ever going to succeed in achieving a "One China" policy in practicality on the ground by lobbing missiles over the strait ...it's time to disarm that entire notion of some kind of forced resolution to that question.
Even the most incompetent Chinese economist would realize that the effects of North Korea starting a shooting war would wreck absolute and permanent havoc on the Chinese economy...as well as other's.
I call North Korea's government a "frankenstein" regime, because in the end it will turn upon its creator in one way or another and cause China to "lose face" as well as a lot more that's of national interest.
In the meantime, do you have any idea what it costs to float a carrier battle group to make sure that there is visable deterent to a dictator's hostile threats, and periodic bouts of political insanity are not replied to in kind?
The whole concept of "third party intervention" applies to our presence in the region, from a military posture...to keep the peace and sea lanes open.
Maybe you can tell me why China would risk everything it's trying to achieve and build by supporting the North Korean regime's continued existance?


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Debates of June 14th, 2010
House of Commons Hansard #62 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was research.
- Question Period
- Competition Act
- Creating Canada's New National Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Act
- Eliminating Pardons for Serious Crimes Act
- Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour
- St. John Catholic School
- 2010 Native Inter-Band Games
- Hanmer Knights of Columbus
- Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
- HIV-AIDS and TB Caucus
- Forgiven Summit
- Quebec Agrotourism Awards
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Alcide Bourque
- Victims of Crime
- G20 Summit
- Justice
- 2010 Shaved Head Challenge
- G8 and G20 Summits
- Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
- Afghanistan
- G8 and G20 Summits
- International Co-operation
- Afghanistan
- G8 and G20 Summits
- Government Expenditures
- Securities
- Copyright
- Aerospace Industry
- Offshore Drilling
- G8 and G20 Summits
- Pensions
- Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Committees of the House
- G8 Summit
- Justice
- Tourism Industry
- Government Programs
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Public Safety
- Government Programs
- Prison Farms
- Government Response to Petitions
- Ensuring the Effective Review of RCMP Civilian Complaints Act
- Employment Insurance Act
- Canadian Human Rights Act
- Criminal Code
- Canada Pension Plan
- National Philanthropy Day Act
- Business of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Privilege
- Business of the House
- Eliminating Pardons for Serious Crimes Act
- Protecting Victims From Sex Offenders Act
- Business of Supply
- Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
- Multiple Sclerosis
St. John Catholic School
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Maria Minna Beaches—East York, ON
Madam Speaker, on May 8, I had the privilege of attending the 100th anniversary of the opening of St. John Catholic School in my riding of Beaches--East York.
Located on Kingston Road, the school was first opened in 1910 under the guidance of Rev. George Williams. At that time, the school operated with one teacher for sixty students.
Alumni from the 1950s and onward were present for the ceremony, including Kathleen Gatti, who spoke eloquently about her experiences as a student and the impact of the quality of education she received there.
A memorable moment for attendees was when special readings by the past principal from 1949 to 1967, Sister Mary Hamilton, were read out by Sister Mary Jane Leonard. She noted the large transformation the school underwent under her long tenure.
I had the pleasure of presenting St. John Catholic School with the Canadian flag that was flown atop the Peace Tower.
I congratulate St. John for reaching this tremendous milestone and for helping to shape the lives of thousands of students. I wish it great success in the years ahead.
2010 Native Inter-Band Games
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Yvon Lévesque Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou, QC
Madam Speaker, Mistissini, in my riding, will host the 2010 Native Inter-Band Games from July 4 to 11. These games offer 1,200 young people from Cree and Inuit communities in northern Quebec the chance to participate in various sporting events. Some communities will be represented by delegations of over 100 athletes.
To ensure that this positive youth-oriented event is a success, all of the public agencies have already promised to help by sponsoring the event or organizing additional activities.
My Bloc Québécois colleagues and I congratulate Ashley Iserhoff, President of the Organizing Committee of the 2010 Native Inter-Band Games, as well as his entire team. But I am especially impressed by all of the young athletes, and I wish them the best of luck in achieving and even exceeding their goals.
Hanmer Knights of Columbus
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Claude Gravelle Nickel Belt, ON
Madam Speaker, on July 6, Knights of Columbus Council 5005, which is affiliated with Saint-Jacques Parish in Hanmer, will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
I would like to invite the House to join me in wishing a wonderful anniversary to this organization, which has done so much for the community.
The generosity of its members has benefited countless people through fundraisers for the food bank, schools, charities, service groups and Saint-Jacques Parish.
For example, last December, the Knights of Columbus Council 5005 helped distribute Christmas hampers to 142 needy families.
This parish's suppers are legendary in Hanmer: they attract hundreds of parishioners and citizens.
On behalf of the riding of Nickel Belt and the House of Commons, happy 50th anniversary to the Hanmer Knights of Columbus Council 5005.
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Earl Dreeshen Red Deer, AB
Madam Speaker, on May 28, the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame held its annual induction banquet to honour athletes, builders, teams, and media who have made a significant contribution to sports in Alberta.
Among the 2010 inductees was Red Deer's own Don Moore, who was honoured as a multi-sport builder. Mr. Moore's accomplishments in our community are far reaching. They include his founding of the Catalina Swim Club and his help in establishing the G. H. Dawe Centre and Waskasoo Park.
Don served as committee chairman on the Alberta Sports Council and as Red Deer's superintendent of recreation. He was also directly involved in securing a permanent site for the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, of which he is now an inductee.
However, it was his continuous work with Red Deer's youth, coaching football, hockey, swimming, and skiing, that is most remarkable.
I would like to thank Don Moore for his dedication and vision and to congratulate him on his induction into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.
He has had a tremendous impact on central Albertans, and his accomplishments have truly left a lasting mark on Red Deer.
HIV-AIDS and TB Caucus
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Ruby Dhalla Brampton—Springdale, ON
Madam Speaker, two world-renowned Canadian activists, Stephen Lewis, who is a former UN special envoy for HIV-AIDS in Africa, and Dr. James Orbinski, who is the founder of Dignitas International and the former president of Doctors Without Borders, will join parliamentarians, community organizations, and stakeholders today to officially inaugurate and launch the HIV-AIDS and TB all-party caucus.
With the support of members from all parties in the House, the HIV-AIDS and TB caucus will help to raise awareness about those living with HIV-AIDS and TB and will provide a forum for discussion and the exchange of ideas.
The founding of HAT is actually a tribute to the work of survivors, volunteers, and advocates such as Mr. Lewis and Dr. Orbinski, who have worked tirelessly to develop solutions to these growing global challenges.
As parliamentarians, we all have an opportunity to play a key role in the development of these solutions. Thanks to the work of many champions, thousands of lives have been saved. I join all parliamentarians in thanking Mr. Lewis and Dr. Orbinski for their vision and their--
HIV-AIDS and TB Caucus
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for Nanaimo—Alberni.
Forgiven Summit
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
James Lunney Nanaimo—Alberni, BC
Mr. Speaker, thousands of first nations, Inuit, and Métis leaders and individuals gathered in Ottawa for the Forgiven Summit. They came to express their individual decision to embrace healing and wholeness through forgiveness. Aboriginals from as far away as Taiwan, New Zealand, and Polynesia came to witness the event.
Two years ago in this chamber, the Prime Minister issued an apology on behalf of the Government of Canada and asked forgiveness for previous government policies of assimilation that regrettably caused immense personal, cultural, and intergenerational harm. However, aboriginal people have been on a journey of healing, and it was joy to see the singing, the dancing, the drumming, and the celebrations expressed in many languages and ceremonial acts of reconciliation.
In the words of Chief Kenny Blacksmith, "Forgiveness is not political; it cannot be bought or sold; it cannot be legislated. It is an individual choice that can break the generational cycle of victimization and accusation".
There have been gatherings before and there are more to come, but these leaders came with a hope and a dream for a better future. The message throughout the weekend was "Catch the Dream".
Quebec Agrotourism Awards
Statements By Members
June 14th, 2010 / 2:05 p.m.
France Bonsant Compton—Stanstead, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Association de l'Agrotourisme et du Tourisme gourmand held its annual gala on May 16. This event honours certified establishments that provide outstanding customer service. La Ruée vers Gould, an inn and restaurant, was a provincial prize winner in the People's Special Favourite category.
Over the years, La Ruée vers Gould has become a real institution in the cultural and tourism industry in the Haut-Saint-François RCM. The inn, which incarnates the "buy local" philosophy, helps promote the history of the area with its 19th-century decor.
I want to congratulate the owners—Yvon Marois, Benoit Gaillard and Daniel Audet—on this honour. Long live local buying, and long live La Ruée vers Gould.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Ed Fast Abbotsford, BC
Mr. Speaker, our Conservative government continues to reform and strengthen our national police force. We are giving the RCMP the tools it needs to protect the security of Canadians while ensuring at the same time that appropriate accountability mechanisms are in place.
Our recent 2010 budget reaffirmed our government's promise to strengthen the RCMP civilian review process by providing funding to improve how complaints are investigated.
Today, the Minister of Public Safety is delivering on that promise by announcing a more robust civilian complaints body. Our Conservative government recognizes that Canadians want to remain proud of their national police force. That is why we are committed to achieving real results and the effective review of civilian complaints. Our efforts will ensure that the RCMP becomes a stronger, more modern organization that is respected by all Canadians.
We call on the Liberals to support our efforts to strengthen the RCMP.
Alcide Bourque
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Dominic LeBlanc Beauséjour, NB
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to congratulate Alcide Bourque of Grande Digue, the community where I live in my riding of Beauséjour, on his recent induction into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame.
Alcide Bourque is known as the father of karate in Atlantic Canada. Since he received his black belt in 1967, Mr. Bourque has opened a dozen karate clubs in the Maritimes. His drive and determination to develop this sport in the region are exemplary. Many people have learned karate thanks to Mr. Bourque, and more than 300 of his former students have received their black belt. At 77, Mr. Bourque still teaches five days a week, purely out of a love for this sport.
Alcide Bourque has changed the lives of his students and thousands of young people.
Victims of Crime
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Daniel Petit Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, QC
Mr. Speaker, we all know that Bloc members care more about rehabilitating dangerous criminals than they do about the victims who saw their lives and those of their family members changed forever.
Their leader was very clear on this on March 25, 2010, when he expressed concern about the rehabilitation of serial killers who are behind bars. On March 25, 2010 he told CTV National News that once they have served their sentence, if they have no money, they could cost the state more than if they had a pension, and that it is really bad for their rehabilitation.
In contrast, the Conservative government's first reflex is to take care of the victims of crime. The Conservatives put an end to the Liberals' soft on crime approach, something which the Bloc has been powerless to do for a very long time.
The Conservative government is the only party that really works on behalf of victims and the interests of Quebec.
G20 Summit
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Niki Ashton Churchill, MB
Mr. Speaker, as Canada hosts the G20 summit, we are reminded of the fact that increasingly, there are two Canadas: the Canada that other countries think we are and the Canada we have become.
We say that we are putting maternal health on the G20 agenda. We are seen as the Canada that is a leader in terms of women and human rights. We are also seen as a leader in terms of health care.
The reality is that we are actually a country that has a disappointing record on everything from infant mortality to poverty to equality for women. Our poor record on aboriginal infant mortality and poverty stands in particularly sharp contrast to our reputation.
We are seen as a peacekeeper internationally. The reality is that we are increasingly involved in direct military action. One hundred and forty-seven Canadian soldiers have died in that process.
Many people of my generation wonder if we will ever make progress again to regain our unique place in the world as a country of equality and diversity that is committed to peace and as a country that is seen as a leader globally. To paraphrase Gandhi, perhaps we need to be the Canada—
G20 Summit
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
Order. The hon. member for Selkirk—Interlake.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
James Bezan Selkirk—Interlake, MB
Mr. Speaker, it is becoming more and more evident that the Liberal Party does not care about criminal justice and public safety.
Why does the member for Ajax—Pickering continue to say that prisoners' rights come before keeping our streets and families safe from crime?
This just goes to show how out of touch the Liberal Party is with Canadians and farmers. Unlike the Liberals, we do not think that a prison farm program, when fewer than 1% of released offenders ever find work in the agriculture sector, is effective and helps our farmers.
We do not support a wasteful and ineffective long gun registry. Why do Liberals want to turn law-abiding farmers into criminals and convicted criminals into farmers?
This Conservative government believes in ensuring that programs are effective and efficient and are meeting the needs of all Canadians.
This is more proof that the Liberals are not in it for Canadians; they are obviously just in it for themselves.
2010 Shaved Head Challenge
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Nicole Demers Laval, QC
Mr. Speaker, the 10th annual Leucan Shaved Head Challenge was held yesterday. It is with great pride and a great deal of compassion that three of my employees, the member for Gatineau and myself shaved our heads.
Over the past 10 years, more than 40,000 people have decided to shave their heads to support children with cancer who have lost their hair after chemotherapy treatments. In addition to showing solidarity, the challenge is a fundraiser, with those shaving off their hair collecting pledges.
This year, more than 9,000 people shaved their heads and collected $4.5 million.
We hope that this record number of participants in the Leucan Shaved head Challenge not only will help children to not feel singled out but will also give them hope for a cure one day thanks to the donations collected.


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Skip to comments.Stop the Media from Lying About the Fiscal Cliff
Posted on 11/30/2012 8:47:24 PM PST by annajones
Stop the MSM from Pressuring Congress!!! We should not sit back and let the Main Stream Media continue "campaigning" for Obama!!! The lies: We want to give tax breaks to the 98% of Americans. Obama has a mandate to raise taxes on the wealthy.
We can make a difference. History shows they had to back down some when we apply pressure via blogs and notifying conservative news outlets and hosts otherwise they look like fools or continue to appear even more untrustworthy which we know they are. We can't have the kind of news outlets that dictatorship countries have.
Obama says he has a mandate to raise taxes. Two recent polling firms (Gallup was one) polled voters and they said they are not in favor of raising taxes and they are in favor of cutting spending.
The media is spreading the lie that we would help 98% of the people from getting taxes raised. It's a lie. It's not 98% and includes all small businesses (employers). Tax them and we have job losses. If the economy tanks even more (Obamacare alone is forcing small businesses to cut hours), the House will be blamed NOT Obama. The perception created by the media just prior to the presidential election is that Bush was responsible for the bad economy. So you can bet that if the tax rates go up on all businesses and the economy tanks even more because Dems refuse to cut spending (tax more spend more; US Treasurer says no caps on debt ceiling) it will be blamed on Congress NOT Obama!!!!
The House wants to modify the tax structure to get of loop holes that affect employees more so that small businesses. They have small businesses and jobs kept in mine.
It's the Dem's that are not willing to budge. They want the tax hike now and "claim" they will look at spending cuts later (like never; just like they always did). The tax hike is the ONLY thing Congress has as a bargaining chip. Give them what they will not do anything for Congress later.
The media wants us to believe that it's Congress who is not budging when in reality if you read what the Dems are saying they only want the hike and nothing else.
Please email your conservative news stations. We need the truth out. We should not let the media dominate the news. We should call them out and let a number of people (even on our side) know what the truth is. Trust me, some of them are still clueless and let the media rule their decisions some.
The GOP should not give in to these crazy demands
Where is the blame to be placed?
This worry about blame is needless. Republicans will be blamed for any disaster no matter what they do, of course, they don't want to be blamed, so they cry and cajole , and act all hand wringy.......
You know what? I don't care any more!
I look forward to falling from the cliff! Yes! And I have plenty to lose. But I'm sick of being played, I'm sick of caring, I'm sick of games and politics.
Be done with it, so we can recover and boot the sorry socialists out and the GOP too!
But history shows they will.
stop the SCM from directing the discussion....
No, all the Republicans have to do is grow a set. Stand up to this ignorant upstart and fight, fight to the death to save our country.
Not many are willing to do so. And there goes our country.
So all they have to do is grow a set?
I saw some frogs with wings the other day. You know what? Their butts never thumped the ground!
But house republicans with even bb sized testicles? I'm pretty sure that is a sight I will never see, either here or in an alternate world.
In a word ... yes.
"Stop the Media from Lying About the Fiscal Cliff,"
That is like asking the sun not to shine. When it happens, it will be the end of the world and it won't matter anymore.
Obama and the Democrats will be blamed for Obamacare and more and more for the general economy as the second term gets underway. But Republicans need to vote on the economy in 2014. They didn't three weeks ago or he wouldn't have won.
You know who we are don't ya?
We are the abused wife. Just sitting in the pick up driving along, when the old man driving backhands us a good one.
What was that for? Well, you was thinkin' something you oughtn't be thinkin'...
And what were we thinking? Turn right, turn right!, but the old man has to turn left, towards the cliff.
Me? I ain't listening to his lying behind no more, I'm jumping out of the truck. Sure, he'll go off the cliff, and I'm gonna be bruised up a bit. But I'll live and he'll. be dead.
Let the GOP die.
You know who we are don't ya?
We are the abused wife. Just sitting in the pick up driving along, when the old man driving backhands us a good one.
What was that for? Well, you was thinkin' something you oughtn't be thinkin'...
And what were we thinking? Turn right, turn right!, but the old man has to turn left, towards the cliff.
Me? I ain't listening to his lying behind no more, I'm jumping out of the truck. Sure, he'll go off the cliff, and I'm gonna be bruised up a bit. But I'll live and he'll. be dead.
Let the GOP die.
Sorry for the double post
Obama is not a leader, he is an agitator.
I see you hit post twice, which one will be locked?
anna, whining about the media is a popular emotional ritual here and on talk radio but it never won a single battle against Dems.
I been posting over and over here the past week or so,
the Republicans in congress have to quit acting stupid and fight just like Dems do, to win.
First thing, is pass an extension of the tax cuts for just the first $250K of income in the House and send it to the Senate and then go on all TV stations saying that you protected the middle class, crisis over.
The reason why Obama can get away with claiming that Rs are holding the middle class hostage to the rich is that they (Republicans) actually think that them holding back on passing those specific tax cuts by themselves is a chip in their favor to use against O. This is utterly stupid thinking and it is EXACTLY what Obama wants them to do.
Then make a commercial with all the clips of Dems calling for us to go over the cliff and use it to crush Dems with in January, and repeat their words on all the talk shows. 'Dems want us to go over, they keep saying it'
Jeeze, why are Dems such strategic fighters and Rs such a pathetic losers?
Here's an analysis
Why Republicans lose here (see #19)
You are probably right. In order to cure most addictions may these be alcohol or drug related such an afflicted individual usually has to hit rock bottom first before either he or she sees the Light and any kind of cure can take hold. The same holds true for the current insane politics of the left which embrace nothing but spend and tax which never have worked in the past and will never work in the future. My hunch is that in order for any cure to take place there will have to be plenty of pain first to go around, as it is human nature to resist any kind of change, unless they are forced to do so under severe duress.
Regarding the economy, I really dont expect much change in the next four years if the same insane policies are pursued as in the past. And as the number of people who vote for a living keeps on rising and continue to vote for the ones who promises the most, all I can see is the verbal train wreck in the making. I always have been sure of two things in life and this was death and taxes and more lately added a third and this is the realization that the way things are going can not continue for much longer. I am not so sure what it will take to turn things around, may this be a war or an event of Biblical proportions or some revelation so profound to shake up the human race to its core and serve as a catalyst to a recovery. I just have a feeling that what ever it turns out to be, we are heading towards it at an ever increasing speed.
Buffet came out and said the tax cuts should be for income earned over $500K
So extend the cuts up to $500K and call it the Buffet rule, crisis over,.
I don't know the idiot that came up with the fiscal cliff in the first place....they never say what it is, just that we are heading for it.....BS without any meaning...is it 50 foot deep or 7 inches and whats at the bottom of it and what vehicle is going off said cliff....nuts to all of it...
That is a good idea. 500K and up is fairer. It would be funny if Boehner came back with a proposal to increase taxes on "the top 2%" not "250K and up". The top 2% would miss people like Romney but cover people like JayZ.
We should still call them on their lies. They want people to believe they are helping the deficit with increased taxes. However they plan on increased spending.
They are asking for more $$$ in bailouts. Look what happened to GM. After their bankruptcy and government takeover GM went on to lose 40% profits. The government cannot run a business. The only thing they get out of it is to guarantee $$$ and jobs to union employees who in turn must (yes by force) provide $$$ and support for the Dem Party. Thus creating a new class of elite that are NOT poor.
Why are we giving entitlements to people who are not in a period of need then?
Why must small businesses pay increased taxes if all it's used for is increased spending?
When Bush was in office the deficit went up to 7 trillion during his 8 year term: complete with long term Iraq war, lots of troops and weapons used (far more military spending). But under Obama where he sends some aid here or there the deficit doubles to 16 trillion during his 4 year term! Yet that is not enough for them.
The whole idea of the fiscal cliff was to reduce the deficit. They need to do something about their out of control spending. The economy is just going to get worse and pumping more $$$ into it with our credit going bad means inflation, lost jobs, and a Carter economy. "We" know whose fault that is.
R/e Media pressure: it does make a difference. Conservative talk radio and news does affect how they have to report the news. Example: For awhile they we got Obama & Co. forced to report on Bengazhi (sp?). They had to because the conservative news outlets and Fox news wouldn't let it go.
You still don't exactly understand how to WIN this fight, Here:
Boehner doesn't have to raise taxes on anyone.
All he has to do is to explain that his Rs protected the middle class with a tax cut extension (first $500K of income) and that taxes will go up on the rich automatically because Dems own the Senate and WH.
Republicans :
1) Tell the middle class you protected them from a tax increase, all income UNDER $500K for everyonemWarren Buffet ruke #2.
2) Don't raise any taxes on anyone (House Rs)
This is exactly my point. In-carefully spoken words lead to total defeat. Dems focus group test all theirs,.
I HAVE HAD IT WATCHING Rs LOSE OVER AND OVER.
You are right. Wording is important and I did notice your point about the media distortion during the presidential election. It's not a tax increase but leaving things the way they are.
Anna, you come across as a very sincere (very likable)and well meaning person so please don't take anything I said personal against you. I am voicing my frustration at those Rs in DC, I just just glad if I helped you see things differently.
I discussed this issue with a Republican party true believer at the gym today and he told me he thinks that Rs can use holding the middle class tax cuts (<$250 K income) hostage will get O to surrender on entitlement reform.
I told him he COMPLETELY misreads the cards. This is no weapon for Bohner to use,
Instead it is a club for O to beat the crap out of Rs again exactly as he did a year ago with FICA tax cuts,
And your vanity here is supporting that, except you focus on the media, me the Rs and what they need to do.
My point is also that Obama carefully plays the media for his gains and picks his battles.
Rs need to study how he does it and fight fire with fire,.
The MSM is as out of control as the Dims - how do you stop them without violence?
The only way - and I mean the ONLY way that Republicans (and America) can win here is to stop Bernanke and Geithner from expanding the money supply to fund government. Any tax increase that the Democrats are currently discussing pales in comparison to the most heinous tax increase of all - inflation - that has plagued us for the last four years. Every time they raise the debt ceiling, the purchasing power of the American citizen decreases. Stop the madness now. DO NOT RAISE THE DEBT CEILING!
How is that 'fairer'? The fair thing to do would be to make everyone pay the same tax rate. Everyone. The reason we have a problem now is because everyone doesn't pay the same rate. Nearly half of all Americans pay zero income tax. And it is these Americans that are voting in politicians who support every spending increase (because they benefit from it) and every tax increase (because it costs them nothing).
Every worker should be vested in our government. That is why every worker should be required to pay taxes. Once someone making $20,000 a year is forced to pay $2800 (14%) in taxes, that person instantly becomes acutely aware of the excess spending that is taking place.
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Liddell, Coutore and Hughes, the last actions of the old guard
I have been pondering on what Liddell should do after another loss and the whole issue for me has raised many points of interest for me.
No1) seeing how Liddell went out, and how it would be better for him to retire on a win, got me thinking that whilst he can do anything he wants, Matt Hughes has the perfect scenario awaiting him.
Imagine Hughes beats Matt Serra at UFC 98 in Las Vegas, two months before UFC 100, and after coming put truimphant, says its time to hang up the mitts. To me, it would be an ideal ending not that i wouldnt mind seeing Matt in the cage again.
No2) i agree with Mir and others that ultimately the decision for Liddells retirement is his own. If he is healthy he can fight. And when you put it into perspective it actually isnt all that bad.
He lost a decision to Jardine, the awkward plucky guy who held Rampage for 3 Rounds as well, a Rampage who is surely Top 3 at the moment, in my opinion the champion in waiting. We know Chuck lost to his kryptonnite Rampage, a top level opponent.
He then beat Wanderlei in one the greatest fights ever, to then lose to Rashad and Shogun. Rashad is now champion and has proved that losing to him was no bad thing, the guy is a seriously good fighter and Shogun has recaptured perhaps what was his greatest form.
In summary,Chuck has lost to top level fighters, absolute top level. Ok its been bad but upto the Ko i thought chuck was ok. In fact watchign Chuck scramble up was a fine display of the master at work. The thing is is put chuck in with Coleman and watch the result, put him in with some lesser guys if he stills wants to fight. Give him a chance like other fighters are given to rebuild himself. He can still hang in there and deserves that chance to fight some lesser guys then decide on whether to retire.
No3) Randy Coutore! I was thinking that with an excellent gameplan Randy can beat Brock, however the problem is Brock seemingly needs one pucnh. There is heavyweight and then there is Brock! Whilst i feel Randy can still beta most people in the division, i still think Mir would beat him and the whole task just looks too hard.
So why not with Randy's nemesis gone from the LHW does Randy drop down again! I mean who would bet against Randy beating Rashad or Machida. Or schooling Forrest or taking out Jardine. I would only fear what Rampage might do but Randy could clean up. One more belt and then retire!
All in all i know these fighters, fighters that i love are in the twilight of their careers but my earnest wish is that they go out with class and style but also satisfied that they retire they done all they could do.
Just my thoughts!
I think most athletes know when their time is up,but that competitive edge keeps them going. Some bow out gracefully,some don't and I think ppl tend to respect more the ones who let it go and walk away.
Fighting is all these guys know and dont wanna let that glory or the roar of the crowd slip away into past memories,but noone can beat 'Father Time'.
Has Chuck earned the right to keep fighting,sure he has. Should he keep fighting,that remains to be seen. There are factors to this than just 'he's earned it' and hopefully they are the right factors.
If Chuck had beaten Shogun we would'nt be talking about his retirement or as much. If Dana truely is Chucks friend then I don't blame him not wanting Chuck to keep fighting,do u want to continue to see ur best friend get KO'd?
Matt is possibly in the same position as Chuck,though I have'nt heard Dana mention Matt needs to win or else talk. Matts lost 3/4 or something like that and if Chuck is supposedly Dana's best friend then he won't hesitate to axe Matt. We will see if that talk pops up if Matt loses,but seeings Matt has talked about retiring Dana is'nt gonna push that topic right now.
Randy was an interesting situation and the end results was'nt what Randy probably thought was gonna happen. It was a messy scenerio for all involved,but more so for Randy.
I know Dana has a hard job sometimes and sometimes his decision isn't the ideal choice that we would like it too be. Sometimes those choices are'nt what the fighters want or need to be. I think 'retiring' a friend is a hard thing to do even for Dana(well maybe),but a necessary thing sometimes.
I would like to see Dana/UFC treat the longterm fighters better and not hold some of these vicious grudges.Hopefully when Matt retires he will get the respect from Dana that he deserves. Matt,chuck,Randy,Pulver have been long term employees of the UFC/Zuffa and been for the most part very loyal to them. I hope that they treat them in kind for all their years of 'Blood,Sweat & Tears in the Octagon.
It would be kind of Awesome if Matt retires after beating Serra
and Dana inducts Matt and Chuck into the HOF at UFC 100.
(I don't want Matt to retire but its gonna happen sooner or later... I know it's gay)
That would be a nice touch at UFC to induct them.
I say required!
It is because you chose to get on the mat that makes you the winner. Think about how many people are not on that mat right now. - Luis Sucuri Togno
YES!...Hang it up in style please.
However its hard to retire from UFC with a belt around your waist.
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Thursday, 23 December 2010
Red Football parent companies issues two new shares each: for £249m!
18 comments:
- Jack said...
We still have no idea where the money came from =/
Let's just hope that the manager has money to spend
- 23 December 2010 at 16:15
But if United is notionally valued between £1bn and £1.8bn, wouldn't £249m worth of shares represent ~14% to ~25% of United?
- 23 December 2010 at 17:01
- andersred said...
Exactly Steve. Which means these shares can't have been issued to a third party. They must have been issued to another Glazer company. And so we are left with the Christmas mystery of where the money came from.....
- 23 December 2010 at 17:29
Oh I see what you're saying. I've just had a look at the documentation and it seems the £249m has simply bought a couple of extra shares (whereas I had assumed the number of shares had gone up pro rata to the £249m).
One would think the premier league should investigate the source of the £249m, but of course I suppose that will never happen.
- 23 December 2010 at 18:58
This is great news. The PIK debt has been replaced by equity.
My fear was that somewhere within the Red Football group we would see replacement debt. This suggests that hasn't happened.
The Glazers now have no immediate need to pay dividends to reduce down Red Football debt.
It is possible they will start to look at using the positive cash flows to buy-back parts of the bonds.
United are definitely in a better position following this news.
- 23 December 2010 at 20:17
Hi Anders
Any reason why they issued 2 shares in both companies? And why that spilt(13%/87%)? It mirrors what we assumed might be their own pik holding; but surely they were not obliged to reflect this split in the paid-in value of the shares?
Another thing Anders: I don't think that the PIKs had accumulated to the 250m paid in. Does this mean that the club has excess cash in bank, including the Glazers own take from the pik, as a result of the transaction?
Perhaps they intent to clear their own personal loan (10+m) from the club at the same time. It would be interesting to get a total for the loan to directors and the PIKS.
Some final thoughts: If the replacement debt has been transferred across the waters and thus cloaked, might we infer its existence by virtue of the annual dividends (unencumbered now by the piks at least) the Glazers will need to take to meet its cost. Regular payments of equivalent amounts should be an indicator.
Interestingly, T Panja noted (as the story about the piks broke) that the Glazers had sought permission from the pik-holders to use 50m to deal with the bonds. Redeeming the bonds at this stage is quite expensive but removing a chunk of bonds would reduce covenant restrictions and increase their maximum annual dividend entitlement.
One last point: Without the pik or 'replacement debt' acting as a shield at the RFJV level, will the club be facing a CT outgo in the near future? Prior losses might provide a cushion in the near term though.
Have a good Xmas.
- 23 December 2010 at 22:03
I should correct myself at 22:03 above.
The Piks would have reached approx 250 at redemption- I used the lower interest rate (pre-penalty). but the Glazers have paid in there share as well, so perhaps they intend to clear their outstanding loan.
- 23 December 2010 at 22:29
- andersred said...
I don't have an explanation for the two separate shares other than the coincidence with their own PIK holding, but no I too can't see that would require the issue of two shares....
To the "good news" Anonymous, if it's equity great, but where has it come from? And why wait so long to repay them? These things cost £115m in rolled up interest from Aug 2006 to November 2010 or 90% of the original face value. Even with the tax shield they cost £80m+. If there was cash lying around, why not use it? And even Forbes can't point to any family assets other than the Bucs (up to their leverage limit), First Allied (ditto) and United.
Of course if Joel was keeping to his 2005 promise of talking to the fans we could ask him, but sadly he isn't (despite doing an annual Bucs related TV interview in the
- 23 December 2010 at 23:03
- andersred said...
Quick follow up to Anon at 22.03. Yes, the payment or non-payment of dividends is of course the key. Time will tell. And yes, there will be a corporation tax impact going forward.
- 23 December 2010 at 23:06
I think the takeover, and all the subsequent events, points towards the Glazer's being no mugs when it comes to their financial arrangements.
Of course it could all unravel in the future. But if was I putting a bet on it, I think the Glazers will walk away from United (whenever that happens) with a huge profit - perhaps double the takeover price. The only thing I could think of that could stunt their potential profit is if SAF's retirement heralds a sharp downturn in United's performance on the pitch.
- 24 December 2010 at 11:58
Why do people insist on playing the tax card ... it's total rubbish.
A bank and the inland revenue are both 3rd parties. Paying 100m interest to one 3rd party just to NOT pay 30m to another 3rd party is just ridiculous.
I would just rather pay the 30m so I DON'T have to pay the other an extra 70m.
It's a totally ludicrous argument and there are other ways to minimise tax.
- 24 December 2010 at 12:59
- andersred said...
To Anonymous at 12.59. You're absolutely right that no money is "saved" through the tax shield on interest, but it does reduce the net cost of interest...
The £35m corporation tax "saved" during the life of the PIKs would have been paid if they had not existed, so the additional cost of the PIKs was c.£80m in interest not the headline £115m. That's all I was trying to say....
- 24 December 2010 at 16:25
It represents another mystery on behalf of the glazer family, where did the Funds come or move from? A third party? Start of an exist plan?
Who Knows folks and we will never Know
Can i wish all the Posters a happy Christmas and Look forward as always to the next instalment
Slan Go Foill
- 24 December 2010 at 19:09
- Usman said...
Hullo every1. @AndersRed, where are we going with this structure? this share split as reported to do with ownership of debt. But what's the next step?
- 26 December 2010 at 12:16
"I don't have an explanation for the two separate shares other than the coincidence with their own PIK holding, but no I too can't see that would require the issue of two shares...."
Looks like 2 separate sources of funding: 350m in dollars to clear the amount owing to pik-holders other than themselves with the residual being paid in by the Glazers to clear their own pik-holding. There probably was a settlement surplus from the dollar strengthening against the pound (c. £1.5m) which benefited the Glazers-they paid in less than they received from their pik-holding. I am assuming that £249.1m exactly clears the pik and the £31.6 paid-in share was used as a balancing amount.
If dollar refinancing is involved then unless the Glazers had an urgent need for cash, they probably refinanced the c. 87% belonging to others. $350M fits with exchange rates prevailing in mid-November when it seems (according to reports) that they quite suddenly found cash from somewhere.
Alot of guesswork but.......
- 28 December 2010 at 07:30
Do you plan to do an update on the Glazer wastage. Last I heard it was £437m, way back in May. How much is it now?
- 31 December 2010 at 15:48
"Today's filings probably mean we will never find out the truth as if there has been new debt issued it is in America where we cannot see the details."
Good. So we can shut up about it. As the club have always maintained, their debt is limited to the bond. We don't need to know about the Glazers finances. There are plenty of potential buyers around if the Glazers find they can't afford to continue to own the club.
- 31 December 2010 at 21:05
And the fact that this was in papers as well further proof that they have cash somewhere or the continued Support of there banking partners
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LANSING – The Michigan Court of Appeals has denied a motion of appeal on a charge of prescription fraud against the Presque Isle County prosecuting attorney.
Prosecutor Richard Steiger was accused of obtaining duplicate prescriptions for narcotic painkillers in December 2011, a charge he has denied ever since. After the case was thrown out, first by 88th District Court Judge Theodore Johnson and then by 26th Circuit Court Judge Michael Mack, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette's office appealed the case once more.
The attorney general's office filed a leave of appeal on June 7, 2012, the last of a 21-day period to appeal Mack's decision, Dan White, Steiger's attorney, said at the time. An appeals court order dated March 5 states the application was denied "for lack of merit in the grounds presented."
Joy Yearout, spokeswoman for the attorney general's office, said the ruling is "under review." Beyond that, she had no further comment.
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Norma, I have tried *sharp* white cheddar before in a blend, but I think Ive always put too much or too little, so that the pizza either tastes really unnaturally rich and sharp - or else no difference whatsoever. If Im not able to perfect my pizza cheese by finding the perfect flavorful mozz, or by finding the perfect provolone to boost my mozz, then Ill perhaps experiment with some mild cheddar. But I have to be honest, the Italian in me is "uncomfortable" at the idea of using cheddar on pizza.
Tourmaline,If you aren't comfortable adding cheddar to a mozzarella that is fine. I experimented with many cheddars (and probably never could name them all) to find which one I liked and which one my customers liked best. I really also liked the Bell Fran whole milk mozzarella but that was a foodservice mozzarella.Norma
Thanks very much, Norma. Out of curiosity, what is the reason that you decided to make your pizza solely with cheddar? It seems like you would be sacrificing the melted stringiness of mozzarella, which I know a lot of people love.
Norma, Thanks for the info. It sounds like your switch to that mild cheddar was a very informed decision. My provolone/mozz blend is working very well in replicating the pizzeria Im going for, so Ill just keep experimenting with that for now. I feel like Im cracking the code and am almost there with my cheese blend. Someday Ill likely try a mild cheddar blend though. It seems like so many of us on this forum are trying to capture the qualities of that one special pizza joint we grew up with that made the perfect distinctive pizza. Inevitably, its different for every person.I loved seeing all the pics + video you took at Papa Dinos! You are very tenacious when it comes to acquiring info about pizza, which is great. Next time I go to my special pizzeria that Im trying to replicate Im going to be asking lots of technical questions and try to get some pictures of their kitchen and chefs in action. They can sometimes be very secretive though, depending on whos there. So you have a pizza cart? Thats really amazing, that idea is very appealing to me too, actually - although Im still fairly new to making pizzas. Can I ask how much the cart cost? Do you have any pictures of your cart that you can share? Id love to see it.
If you go to your special pizzeria think of things ahead of time you might ask them. You might just ask to take photos and go from there. Just tell your favorite pizzeria that you have a brother or someone in another state that also really likes their pizza and you want to show photos to them. That has worked well for me sometimes. Of course you can also go dumpster diving, but in some states that is illegal. Just be careful if you decide to do that. I have done that dumpster diving before and it sure made me nervous. Try to keep your eyes looking around to see if you can see any ingredients sitting out in plain view.I have a very small pizza stand at a farmer's market near where I live. I have posted about that here on the forum many times. If you are interested this is the link to my pizza stand at Root's Market. http://www.rootsmarket.com/standholders.asp If you scroll down in the standholders you can see my pizza stand. If you click on that photo it should enlarge. When I was doing some searching about De Lorenzo's tomato pie I came across this article about cheese and the pizzerias and what happened. Pizza cheese can get messy sometimes. https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/Digitization/70579NCJRS.pdf The one place mentioned in that report is right near me. I was told by a local pizzeria to go and try their cheeses. I have not made it there yet but might sometime.Norma
Oh my, that is too funny that you went dumpster diving! Im contemplating doing that too next time I go there. Ill probably quickly grab a few of the full trash bags out of the dumpster and toss them in the back of my vehicle. Then drive home and pore through the contents. LOL. I appreciate your input on gathering information. I probably wont be going out that way for a few weeks but next time I go there Im determined to come back with pics, info, and possibly bags of trash. Ill probably post pics of my adventure here on the forum.
tourmaline,Even if you decide to go dumpster diving to find out what cheese, or cheese blend your favorite pizzeria uses sometimes that can be fairly complicated unless you exactly find empty cheese bags. Some cheeses (even some mozzarellas can come in big blocks like my cheddar does). If a cheese comes in a plain brown cardboard box with just a simple label on the outside it is hard to decide what what cheese plant it might come from. There is usually a plant code on the box but then it is hard to find the plant. I have access to a plant code for Wisconsin cheese makers but still have a hard time using it. Not all pizza businesses purchase their cheese, or cheese blend from regular distributors that supply the rest of their ingredients. There are also boxes of cheeses that just have a USDA plant number on them.You might find this kind of gross but when I went dumpster diving a couple of times don't forgot there might be full trash bags full of just trash like what customers had leftover from their drinks or other foods they ate at a pizzeria. The trash bags can be black or other colors. When I ripped some trash bags open that is all I saw was trash. That stopped me in my tracks because that was kind of gross. As far a posting dumpster diving photos that is up to you, but I usually don't post them. Good luck to you in finding what you want.Norma
Thank you for the helpful info. I'm not sure I'm going to do it, it really depends on how informative they are with the questions I ask, and if I feel comfortable dumpster diving at that location and at that time. It would need to be at night and I'll need to have a little flashlight in my mouth so I can see what I'm doing. LOLDid you do it at night, after the place had closed or when they were still open? Did you crawl inside the dumpster or did you just grab what you could from the pile? I'm very curious about how you went about it.
You are so funny, Norma. I was laughing the whole time I was reading your post! You really have a lot of experience in dumpster diving, I admire your dedication a lot. lolI especially love the part about having a "dummy bag" with you to use as an excuse if you get caught skulking around the trash bin. haha, brilliant idea. I will update this thread and let you know how it goes. I should be heading back to that pizzeria for dinner in the next three weeks or so, and I'll be on a quest for information - by whatever means necessary. Thanks again!!
I've got a few comments to add to this subject, based upon my many years of walking past NY slice joints at the same time the drivers of wholesale food distributors unloaded a order and transported it via hand trucks over the sidewalk and into the front door of these pizzerias.Most of the discussion on this cheese board involves branded cheese. Grande, Saputo and all the brands they snapped up, Lactalis and all the brands they snapped up, house brands of GFS, SYSCO, Performance Foods Group/Roma, US Foods, Belissimo Foods, Restaurant Depot, etc.Yet, there is a lot of cheese bought by pizza operators in CT/NY/NJ/PA that is either unbranded or has the house brand (sometimes trademarked, sometimes not) of a small Italian Foods distributor with only one or a small number of warehouses.I'm struggling to find a way to categorize all of the different cheeses that would up being delivered to locations in CT/NY/NJ/PA. It could be that "that delicious cheese" is an unbranded commodity cheese or a joker brand sold by a mom-and-pop distributor.I have not found one distributor in the area yet who makes his own cheese (not to say there aren't any, however). But I have found some surprising discoveries.Land O' Lakes has a foodservice line of business:http://www.landolakesfoodservice.com/They have an ingredients line of business:http://www.landolakes-ingredients.com/Finally, they have an industrial line of business, products of which wound up in a mom-and-pop pizzeria:http://www.landolakesindustrialcheese.com/Of course, some of these products go into processed products like Land O' Lakes retail cheese products sold in supermarkets. But, this does show that big cheese companies make products you never hear about. How many of these "goodies" only get sold in the industrial marketplace in 640 pound blocks? And how can a pizza operator and the cloners on this site get hold of these "goodies"?The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service provides more data that you can digest:http://www.nass.usda.gov/For 2008, the last year I can find stats for, they list the following number of cheese plants in the big cheese producing states:Wisconsin, 126New York, 58California, 57Pennsylvania, 37Vermont, 20.Only some of these plants produce cheese used by pizza operators. If you go over these lists, you find names like Saputo. You will also find names of cheese factories that you never heard of (like K&K Cheese, LLC) because they sell to other companies, like Masters Gallery Foods, Incorporated:http://www.mastersgalleryfoods.comFirms like Masters Gallery do not make cheese from fluid milk, but process cheese made from other cheese makers. You probably have never heard of these firms before.Like the old saying goes, this information and $2.50 will get you a ride on the New York Subway.
I decided to move my steel plate from the UUNI and into my home oven. I placed it about 3 inches from the broiler top element and preheated the oven to 550 for about 30 min. Just before sliding the pies in I turned on the broiler.Both pies cooked in under 2 min but I had to take the second one out and finish the top on a pan since the bottom was getting too done. I think next time I may try something different, just not sure what.


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On Thursday, April 25, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Donald Yamamoto will hold a Facebook chat to discuss U.S. foreign policy and Africa. Support for democracy and the strengthening of democratic institutions -- including free, fair, and transparent elections -- are among the pillars that serve as the foundation of U.S. policy toward Africa.
Zimbabwe held a referendum on its new constitution on Saturday, March 16, paving the way for presidential elections later this year. Zimbabwe's last elections in 2008 were marred by political violence and this referendum vote was the unity government's first opportunity to signal whether Zimbabwe's people will have the opportunity to organize, campaign, and vote peacefully and without partisan interference in parliamentary and presidential elections this year.
With few teams in the field, each diplomatic mission in Zimbabwe was allowed to send just five observers to polling places around the country. I went to a rural area called Tsholotsho, in Matebeleland North province. Driving out to the polling station, we were surprised by an elephant crossing the dirt road. At one point, a couple of kudu (wild antelope) bounded across the road in front of us, a welcome sight after many hours of looking out for donkeys, goats, and cows that outnumber--and are not afraid of--vehicles in this part of the country. I never guessed prior to coming here that I'd be performing a diplomatic observation duty while on safari.
I arrived at the first polling station before 6:30 a.m. and watched a group of seven officials and one police officer gather around the ballot box for a short prayer before opening. The presiding officer ensured everyone concurred the box was empty before sealing it. The officials then meticulously recorded the numbers on the zip ties and ballots they were using. A small line gathered outside; people were ready with their identification, waiting patiently to cast their ballots. Throughout the day, I visited 12 polling stations, covering a large rural area. Two of the stations I went to consisted of tents near the local watering hole, but most were in schools.
Procedurally, the referendum voting went well. This was expected as the referendum was uncontested with all three main political parties campaigning for a "yes" vote. Zimbabwe has always had the technical capacity to run a proper election; the intimidation and violence that have marred the country's political past happen outside of the polling stations and away from foreign observers.
Zimbabwe's constitutional referendum was positive in many ways. The country has been living for 33 years with a frequently-amended, negotiated constitution with antiquated provisions on women's rights among other issues. While the new constitution has sections disliked by some groups, it was negotiated and promoted by all of the major political players and significant members of civil society and passed with 93 percent approval. Our observation work was an opportunity to be prepared for national elections in a few months. Having a front row seat to watch this important part of Zimbabwe's history was an education and an honor, and I very much hope to head out to the bush again to observe Zimbabwe's national elections later this year.


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I was able to install the gem activeadmin and it runs fine on localhost.
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