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' DLF Has Given No Unsecured Loans To Mr Vadra'
Full text of the statement issued by DLF in response to allegations made by Lokpal activists Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan against Robert Vadra, the son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi.
Last evening, in their press conference, India Against Corruption (IAC) raised certain allegations, some of which pertained to DLF.
In this regard, we would like to state that the business relationship of DLF with Mr Robert Vadra or his companies, has been in his capacity as an individual entrepreneur, on a completely transparent and at an arm's length basis. Our business relationship has been conducted to the highest standards of ethics and transparency, as has been our business practices, all around.
The facts are as follows on the matter raised:
Question 1: Why should DLF give unsecured interest free loans to Robert Vadra?
Answer: We wish to categorically state that the DLF has given NO unsecured loans to Mr. Vadra or any of his companies.
An amount of Rs. 65 crores was given as business advances for the purchase of land as per standard industry practice comprising of the following two transactions.
M/s Skylight Hospitality Pvt Ltd approached us in FY 2008-09 to sell a piece of land measuring approximately 3.5 acres approx just off NH 8 in Village Sikohpur, Dist Gurgaon. This was licensable to develop a Commercial Complex and the LOI from Govt of Haryana to develop it for a Commercial Complex had been received in March 2008 itself.
DLF agreed to buy the said plot , given its licensing status and its attractiveness as a business proposition for a total consideration of Rs. 58 crores. As per normal commercial practice, the possession of the said plot was taken over by DLF in FY 2008-09 itself and a total sum of Rs. 50 crores given as advance in instalments against the Purchase consideration. After receipt of all requisite approvals, the said property was conveyanced in favour of DLF. The average cost of the licensed property in hands of DLF works out to approx Rs. 2800 psf of FSI, which was comparable with similar transactions in that area. The price of the said property has significantly appreciated today to the benefit of DLF and its shareholders.
M/S Skylight Group of companies also offered us in FY 2008-09 an opportunity to purchase a large land parcel in Faridabad and accordingly, DLF agreed to advance Rs. 15 crores in instalments simultaneous to the commencement of due diligence of the said land parcel. After concluding that the said land had certain legal infirmities, we decided against its purchase. Accordingly on DLF's request, the Skylight group refunded the advance of Rs. 15 crores in totality.
To reiterate, at no stage was a interest free loan ever given to the Skylight group. There were two sets of Business Advances against purchase of property , one of which amounting to Rs. 50 crores resulted in a satisfactory conclusion of purchase of commercial land and the second advance of Rs. 15 crores was fully refunded.
Question 2: Why should DLF sell its properties to Vadra at throwaway prices and on the basis of funds obtained by Vadra from DLF itself.
Answer: Since no unsecured loans were provided by DLF the question of acquiring the said properties from DLF loans does not exist. It is not unusual for parties which sell land to DLF to choose to reinvest the consideration received or part thereof in projects being developed by DLF.
Keeping the above in view we clarify as under:
Residential Properties
Mr Vadra purchased one apartment for his personal use in Aralias in Sept 2008 at the then prevalent market price of Rs. 12000 psft . The total purchase consideration of Rs. 11.90 crores was paid by Mr Vadra, for which the apartment was conveyanced in his favour. We may also mention that while Aralias was initially launched at Rs. 1800 psft , Mr Vadra's purchase at Rs. 12,000 psft is among the highest prices at which the company sold the apartments in Aralias. The alleged figure of Rs. 89 lakhs as total purchase consideration is completely incorrect.
As part of its real estate business, Skylight group had invested in Magnolias apartments at a price of Rs. 10,000 psft in March 2008 , which was the prevalent offer price of the company for all its customers. The initial launch price was only Rs. 4500 only at which price a large number of customers made their purchases from the company. The Skylight Group also booked some apartments in the company's Capital Greens project at the then Company's offer price of Rs. 5,000/6,000 psft which was availed by more than a thousand other customers.
There is no question of offering, let alone selling, Mr Vadra or his group companies any property at a throwaway price. The allegation that 7 apartments in Magnolias were sold for Rs. 5.2 crores only is also completely baseless.
At NO stage was a property ever sold to the Skylight group below the then offered price to all customers. The gains, if any, made by Skylight group, by subsequent retrading would be similar to the gains made by those customers and in line with applicable market price appreciation experienced by all DLF customers in general.
Saket Hilton Hotel:
As part of its publicly stated objective of exiting the non core business of hotels, DLF, based on independent valuation, arrived at an enterprise value of Rs. 150 crores for the Saket Hilton Hotel. It was agreed to sell an equity stake of 50% at the above enterprise value. The enterprise value comprised of Rs. 80 crores of debt (at an interest rate of 12% pa) and an equity value of Rs. 70 crores. Accordingly, for a 50% equity stake in the hotel, a sum of Rs. 35 crores was contributed by Skylight Group.
However, despite good operating management, the Hotel continues to suffer financially due to the economic slowdown. Consequently the equity owners have jointly mandated an International Property Consultant to find an appropriate buyer at the best available market value. The indicative valuation is around Rs. 200 crores and substantially lower than the Rs. 300 crores being alleged. The final consideration shall be arrived after a market discovery process and shall be publicly disclosed upon its closing.
Q3: It is well known that DLF has been given 350 acres of land by Haryana Government for the development of Magnolias project in Gurgaon (where Vadra was allocated 7 apartments) and has been given various other properties and benefits by the Congress Governments in Haryana and Delhi. Is that the quid pro quo for DLF giving Vadra the seed money for the purchase of these massive properties worth hundreds of crores?
Answer: DLF vehemently denies any quid pro quo in its transactions with Mr Vadra and his group of companies. DLF is engaged in Real estate development in Haryana for over 40 years and has successfully implemented large projects by purchasing land from individual land owners directly at fair market prices and developing the same in strict compliance of all rules, regulations and applicable laws.
The development in which Magnolias project is located is part of the Phase V project in DLF City, Gurgaon. The land for the same was purchased from numerous individual land owners over the last 25 years and the relevant licenses for development were granted strictly in accordance with the rules , regulations and applicable laws way back in the Mid 1990s. As part of the ongoing development of Phase V, the Magnolias project was launched around 2005-06. The question of receiving any favours does not arise and the purchase of apartments by the Skylight group was done at a far later stage and at a price which was more than double the original launch price.
An attempt is being made to confuse the Magnolias project with an independent project of 350 Acres which was tendered by the Haryana State Industrial and Imports Development Corporation (HSIIDC) for a "Recreation and Leisure project" by a series of well advertised international tender processes in 2009. DLF emerged as the successful bidder after a thorough technical and commercial bidding process carried out in a highly transparent manner. The project is still at a nascent stage.
It may be clarified that DLF secured the project on its own merits by fulfilling the eligibility criteria through a competitive bidding process and NOT through a discretionary allotment by the Haryana Government as alleged. We further state that DLF has not been allotted any lands by the State Governments of Haryana, Rajasthan or Delhi.
Q4: It is clear that there is a lot of unaccounted black money invested in these properties of Vadra. What is the source of these funds ? Are illicit funds of the Cong party being funneled into this property buying spree by the son in law of the dynasty
Answer: All business transactions between DLF and Mr Vadra and his group of companies have been conducted with complete transparency and are fully accounted for as per the applicable laws and accounting standards. There is no question of utilization of unaccounted black money or illicit funds as alleged. We categorically and vehemently reject this allegation.
We trust we have clarified the issue adequately and with the facts, as they are. The allegations raised against DLF are therefore completely baseless and untrue. We have conducted business over the last 65 years and have been fortunate to have prospered through our commitment to the highest standards of integrity and total compliance to the laws of the land. We have never received any undue benefit from any state government or any government authorities in any part of India. DLF hopes that with this clarification, controversies of these baseless allegations stands cleared.
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---------------------------- Did any Indian "in their wildest of dreams" expect a statement from DLF even saying thet "we partially agree with IAC "??? Total denial by DLF without giving PROOF was on expected lines when production of REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS of the properties (which would be with DLF too) could have DISPROVED the charges. ------------------------------- Even now the scaned copies of registartion documents can be uploaded. ------------------- Will someone, anyone PLEASE PLEEEEASE disprove the IAC???Oct 07, 2012 07:28 AM , ,
Uh - oh!
Time now for the accusers to come forward with their evidence.Oct 07, 2012 12:44 AM , ,
DLF has not made any unsecured loans. There is nothing more secured than giving loan to son in law of Gandhi family. It is bound to get much more than what they have loaned eventually.Oct 07, 2012 12:44 AM Maha, NJ, United States
DLF simply made a 'business advance' to an enterprising young man who just happened to be the son in law of the white empress.Oct 06, 2012 11:41 PM , ,
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Wed Nov 14, 2012, 07:15 PM
LOL. All the Repubs have got the "stove-pipe" meme down pat. None of them can think independently.
Apparently John McCain and Lindsey Graham have written the script. And, no change in the game plan, they're all on board.
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Response to pinto (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 07:16 PM
gateley (62,472 posts)
1. They ALWAYS parrot the talking point of the day. And manage to insert it regardless of the topic.
Response to gateley (Reply #1)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 07:17 PM
Sekhmets Daughter (7,513 posts)
2. Luntz & Gingrich
taught them well...
Response to Sekhmets Daughter (Reply #2)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 07:27 PM
gateley (62,472 posts)
5. Luntz is brilliant -- his terms have become past of the lexicon and even WE say
"Climate change" instead of global warming, for example. Of course, the Republicans are masters at adapting and staying on topic, something we're not known for .
I wish we had one just like him.
Response to gateley (Reply #5)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 07:48 PM
ProudProgressiveNow (5,217 posts)
7. Yes, evil genius that one...
Response to gateley (Reply #1)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 07:22 PM
pinto (106,886 posts)
4. Don't they though? I almost felt sorry for the (R) rep on CNN just now. She was struggling to get it
in there. Had little more to say than the script.
Response to pinto (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 07:17 PM
riverwalker (7,824 posts)
3. Now, if we could just hook up the stovepipe
to the exhaust of a '59 Chevy.............
Response to pinto (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 07:28 PM
Warpy (94,896 posts)
6. I've been seriously under the weather
so I have no clue what the meme is, but I'll wager half of them and none of their nitwit fans has a clue what a stovepipe is.
Response to Warpy (Reply #6)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 07:50 PM
ProudProgressiveNow (5,217 posts)
8. Stovepiping?
Stovepiping is a metaphorical term which recalls a stovepipe's function as an isolated vertical conduit, and has been used, in the context of intelligence, to describe several ways in which raw intelligence information may be presented without proper context. It is a system created to solve a specific problem. The lack of context may be due to the specialized nature, or security requirements, of a particular intelligence collection technology. It also has limited focus and data within is not easily shared. Alternatively, the lack of context may come from a particular group, in the national policy structure, selectively presenting only that information that supports certain conclusions. The term is typically used in the health care system. An example would be how money funded for research is not evenly allocated- but goes into one specific aid. [1]
Who knew. First time I have heard the term...
Response to ProudProgressiveNow (Reply #8)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 11:23 PM
Warpy (94,896 posts)
11. Yeah, I sort of knew that context
because that's how Curveball's ravings were delivered directly to the OSP and thence to the neocons and Congress. Nobody bothered to check anything out, they just shot it right up the pipeline.
What I don't know is today's meme.
Response to pinto (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 08:48 PM
EC (12,287 posts)
9. I think the last election
shows that it's not working anymore. Normal people have seen right through them and are tuning them out.
Response to pinto (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 09:28 PM
pinto (106,886 posts)
10. Lindsey's using a dated meme here to advocate for a big Congressional hoopla. (Think McCarthy).
Stove pipes were often disjointed pieces of tin pipe, poorly fit together to vent a stove. We've all seen them in old movies or cartoons.
The analogy here has a bit of credence. But barely to the level Lindsey supports.
Lindsey wants a pre-emptive broad Congressional investigation on an on-going situation.
I'll add another dated meme that may apply - Lindsey wants to out the "fellow travelers". His paranoia echoes McCarthy's.
Response to pinto (Original post)
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 11:46 PM
Proud Liberal Dem (15,837 posts)
12. It's amazing how eager they are to investigate the deaths of 4 Americans in Libya on 09/11/12
and how they and other Republicans had to be practically dragged kicking and screaming after 2-3 years into investigating the death of 3K Americans on 09/11/01 or how they NEVER investigated the lies, corruption, and deceit that lead to the deaths of 4K-5K Americans in Iraq from 2003-2011.

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READY IN: 40mins
Recipe by ann teapot
baked fish with garlic gravy
Ingredients Nutrition
- cod or haddock or salmon or halibut
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- black pepper
- dried Italian herb seasoning
- garlic, chopped or garlic powder
Directions See How It's Made
- put the fish in a suitable oven or microwave dish.
- squeeze some lemon juice and olive oil on top.
- add some black pepper,herbs and garlic.
- Then just bake on about 170/190oc its not all that important.
- Or microwave on half power until really you just see that the fish is cooked.
- If you have time to marinade the fish beforehand in the fridge, all the better, but its not that important.
- You get a really good liquid with this that can be eaten with steamed potatoes and vegetables.
- Also good cold, especially salmon.
- I have now made this recipe with even slower cooking, say on 10% power for about 30 mins and it gives a lovely soft cooked salmon that is also good cold with mayo.


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Attention hockey fans : Baller Life brings you an exclusive interview with the lone representative of France in the NHL, Antoine Roussel ! The winger with a reputation as a brawler kindly discussed his career in the United States, his future projects and his fondest memories…
His career in the United States
Baller Life : You are actually in your second season in the NHL. How do you rate your performance thus far ?
Antoine Roussel : Up to now I feel it's been a good performance. It hasn't always been reflected in my point totals (goals and assists), but I feel satisfied. You can always improve and I'd like to increase my scoring for the remaining matches.
BL : Yesterday against the Ducks you had a huge performance (2nd Star of the Match and two goals). What kind of feedback have you gotten as a result of this ?
AR : I often have messages from friends in France, family in Quebec, and even here in the United States, messages sent to congratulate me. It's true that I appreciate this kind of thing each time, it encourages me to continue to have good performances.
BL : What are your goals for the coming years ?
AR : My short-term goal is to establish myself in the NHL. In the long-term it's to win a Stanley Cup, that's my ultimate goal.
BL : You came up through the AHL. What are the differences between that league and the NHL ?
AR : The tactics between the two are the same, it's the speed and execution of the players that are different. It's only the best who evolve to this level (the NHL). They shoot harder, they are better technically, everything is at another level… To play here, you have to find your niche, differentiate yourself from the other players and be efficient.
BL : Do you follow the French championship, and if yes, what is your view on the level of the Ligue Magnus ?
AR : I try to stay in contact with my friends, but with our schedules it's difficult. I don't watch every day, but from time to time. I feel it's going in the right direction. The federation has done a very good job since they separated from ice skating. The directors can be proud of what they've accomplished. Of course, it's still not enough to be able to compete with the biggest nations, but it's going in the right direction. It's really encouraging.
BL : Do you still keep in contact with Stéphane da Costa ?
AR : I talk occasionally with Stéphane. He's a really good person. He's someone I've known since I was young. I always wish the best for him, and vice versa. I'd like for there to be two (in the NHL) and for other French players to join the league. It would be an important step for French hockey. It would be incredible if he could have another chance to show his worth in Ottawa this season.
BL : There is also the likely arrival of Tim Bozon with the Canadiens. Are you also in contact with him ?
AR : His parents came to see me play in Los Angeles the last time. Of course it's a small family and it's really fun with French hockey. Everybody knows everybody and helps out. Tim is 18, I imagine that he's going to continue to develop as a hockey player and as a person. I feel that he's going to be a good player.
Your best moments
BL : Your first hockey experience was with which club ?
AR : It was with Deuil-la Barre in the Paris area. I was born in Roubaix, but my parents moved around a lot for work. We went from Deuil, to Grasse, to Deuil, to Nantes, and after that I was alone in Rouen before moving to Canada.
BL : You're sponsoring the club in Wasquehal ?
AR : Yes, my cousin works for the club, she's volunteering there. I feel they give a lot, and I'd like to help the clubs I played for. I think that'll happen in time, but for the moment I'm trying to do one thing at a time and not spread myself too thin. When the time comes I'll involve myself more with French hockey.
BL : What is your best memory in the NHL ?
AR : My first goal was really fun. My family had come down and so it was a really special moment.
BL : Who was your favorite NHL player when you were young ?
AR : I really loved Joe Sakic and the Detroit Red Wings. I didn't really have an idol though until Cristobal Huet established himself in the NHL. The route he took and the mark he has left on French hockey is very impressive !
BL : In France the press speaks of Antoine Roussel the brawler. What do you think of that ?
AR : People who don't know hockey well see that I'm an aggressive player, and so that's the image of me. On this side of the Atlantic it's another tool in my skillset, the commitment and energy that I bring to the team in addition to scoring goals and assists. For me, it helped me distinguish myself and reach the NHL.
BL : How is life in Dallas ?
AR : The fact that I moved to Quebec when I was 15 has really helped me to adapt. Here it's essentially the same. People are really nice, the weather's always good, and it's a city where I like to live.
BL : Outside of your hockey career, do you involve yourself in other projects ?
AR : For the moment I'm trying to establish myself in the NHL, but I'll try to develop an association or a foundation in my name.
BL : The Baller Life team comes from Normandy, and you played for Rouen Hockey Club. Do you have an anecdote you can give us ?
AR : In my second year (U15) we only lost one match. It was in the Czech Republic. We had a lot of fun and everyone pitched in. Those guys who played with me, we still talk and when I return to Rouen we try to meet up.
The « Baller Questions »
BL: France or the United States ?
AR : France.
BL : NHL 2K14 or EA Sport's NHL 2014 ?
AR : EA Sport.
BL : CCM, Bauer, or another ?
AR : 50/50, but more Bauer at the moment.
BL : You left for Quebec as a teenager. Can you teach us an expression ?
AR : "On n'est pas allé aux bleuets ensemble." We haven't been close enough in the past to pretend we have a privileged relationship, therefore let's take things slowly.
BL : Your music at the moment
AR : « Summertime sadness » by Lana Del Rey.
BL : In closing, do you have a message for the readers of Baller Life ?
AR : Thank you for the support and encouragement. And a greeting to all the French public. I think the world of French hockey and of everyone who contributes to it.
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Lady Gaga slams Perez Hilton for bullying
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It seems as though Lady Gaga and gossip blogger Perez Hilton are in a full on war.
On Friday, the pop star revealed on Twitter that Perez wasn't exactly keeping up with his anti-bullying pact when he sent her a rude text earlier this year.
Gaga says when she announced her serious hip injury in February, she got a photo text from Perez depicting Gaga in a wheelchair with the word "Karma" written across it. She says the photo also showed Madonna pointing a gun at her. Gaga claims Perez sent her the text on the "day of [her] accident."
The star says "nothing merits this kind of hatred" and that she "always" survives. She continued her Twitter tirade into Sunday, with claims that Hilton was at Gaga's New York home:
Still have the text Perez sent me of me in a wheelchair w the words KARMA written across + Madonna pointing a gun at me. Day of my accident— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 16, 2013
Please monsters do not be affected by someone like this NOTHING merits this kind of hatred. Im ok & I always survive. Ignore him. Just Dance— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 16, 2013
Meanwhile, Gaga's little monsters, in an effort to defend Lady G, are sending threatening messages to Perez on Twitter, many of which he has re-tweeted.
He put this statement, on PerezHilton.com:
"From Perez Hilton:
I have long had plans to return to New York City more permanently. New York was my home for 6 years in the mid 90s, before I moved to Los Angeles. I also lived here for 3 months last year while doing an off Broadway show. I'm a new father and I am primarily focused on my family and where we will be most happy. I love New York and that is where me and my growing family want to call home right now. Sunday, my realtor showed us a list of possible apartments to rent. I learned only after the fact that Lady GaGa lives in one of the buildings we looked at, and she was across the country in Los Angeles when I viewed that building. After a day of innocent house-hunting, I am devastated and my heart hurts that my former very good friend, a person I used to call my "wifey" and traveled the world with, is making very public and very untrue allegations about me on Twitter. While it is still too painful for me to go into detail about why I chose to no longer make her a part of my life, I will say that I am a critic and not a "stalker". Any allegation that I am stalking her, based on a day of house hunting with my baby boy and my mother, is utterly false, defamatory and now appears to be putting me and my family in danger. I will continue to be a critic - in a way that is not mean or involves name-calling, and I will continue to have an opinion and talk about music and songs, like GaGa's "Applause". I hope her fans stop sending me death threats, as the suggestion that I pose a danger to Lady GaGa is preposterous. If her fans want to send a message of support to Lady GaGa, they should buy her music. Notwithstanding my feelings about our personal relationship, I do wish Lady GaGa happiness and continued success and I assure you my family house hunting has nothing to do with her."
Gaga appeared on Monday's "Good Morning America" on Monday to premiere the music video for her latest single "Applause."
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Rallying from an early deficit, the Washington Post 218 Junior Legion team rolled to victory Saturday in the winners' bracket final of the Zone 1 Tournament against Jefferson City, 8-2.
"It definitely was a great day," said Post 218 Manager Phillip Kleekamp. "All three facets of our game were there."
Post 218 (28-2) advanced to the championship game with the victory while Jefferson City fell into the losers' bracket.
Post 5 actually scored first in the game, putting a run on the board in the top of the second inning.
Washington came back to score four times in the bottom of the third and then added another run in the fourth.
Jefferson City scored in the top of the fifth, but Post 218 added three insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth to secure the victory.
Post 218 got a complete game from Aaron Meyer on the mound. He scattered 10 hits while giving up two runs. He did not walk a single batter while striking out five.
"We got another outstanding starting pitching performance," Kleekamp said. "It's just been ridiculous how good our starting pitching has been over the past two weeks."
Offensively, Post 218 received eight hits with six different layers contributing those.
Seth Bollmann and Meyer each had two hits.
Bollmann also scored twice, drove in two, stole a base and added a sacrifice.
Meyer posted a double, drove in two and added two sacrifices.
Ross Seitter recorded a triple, driving home three runs. He also scored and sacrificed.
Seitter's triple came in the third inning with the bases loaded and put Post 218 on top to stay.
Justin Baylard singled, scored twice and stole two bases.
Nathaniel Hillermann and Ryan Becszlko each had one hit. Hillermann also walked and stole a base.
Nick Thiel was hit by a pitch, sacrificed and scored a run.
John Himmelberg was hit by a pitch, stole a base, sacrificed and scored two runs.
"The defense was great today," Kleekamp said. "We made some big plays early on. Even late, when they were threatening, we made some huge plays. Ross chased down a fly ball that was incredible. We had a double play, too. We went from them having runners on first and second with nobody out to keeping them off the board."
For Post 5, Sam Bowles took the loss. He went 5.1 innings while allowing eight runs (four earned) on eight hits and one walk. He struck out two.
Burke Brant closed out the game, getting the final two outs. He walked one and struck out one.
Offensively, Jefferson City had 10 hits in the game. Cody Stegeman and Logan Vogel each had two hits for Post 5.
Stegeman tripled to lead off the game, but Washington escaped the jam with no damage.
"Aaron did a great job to pitch out of that," Kleekamp said. "The defense backed him up. Jefferson City is a good hitting team. The big thing is that Aaron didn't walk anybody. When you force a team to get three hits in a row to score, you're going to have success."
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Apparently Charlie Sheen is Winning
Marin is looking old in these photos.
God Dammit!!
This is all just a PUBLICITY STUNT, everyone knows this, right?
At least with Heidi and Spencer we could look at her rack, not this old ass junkie, C'mon!!!
Punchington Out
I cannot wait for him to write a book about his life. It'll be like reading freakin' Shakespeare.


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Herb and Diane Cohen of Weston, Fla., and Julia Yassen of Philadelphia announce the engagement of their children, Robin Slipakoff and Darren Yassen.
Robin is a teacher in Plantation, Fla. Darren works as a financial consultant with Bank of America.
The couple, who lives in Sunny Isles, Fla., is planning a summer wedding.


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Exploring the needs for SMEs for mobile data technologies : the role of qualitative research techniques
Harker, Debra & Van Akkeren, Jeanette (2002) Exploring the needs for SMEs for mobile data technologies : the role of qualitative research techniques. Qualitative Market Research: an international journal, 5(3), pp. 199-209.
The seemingly exponential nature of technological change provides SMEs with a complex and challenging operational context. The development of infrastructures capable of supporting the wireless application protocol (WAP) and associated 'wireless' applications represents the latest generation of technological innovation with potential appeals to SMEs and end-users alike. This paper aims to understand the mobile data technology needs of SMEs in a regional setting. The research was especially concerned with perceived needs across three market segments : non-adopters, partial-adopters and full-adopters of new technology. The research was exploratory in nature as the phenomenon under scrutiny is relatively new and the uses unclear, thus focus groups were conducted with each of the segments. The paper provides insights for business, industry and academics.
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Click below to go to the GFZ website for Section 2.1Natural Disasters. There, under "Completed Projects" you will see a link to follow for the New Manual of Seismological Observatory Practice (2002)
The science of seismology depends critically on data collected at hundreds of observatories world-wide. These observatories are operated by a variety of agencies, staffed by seismologists and technicians whose training and interests vary widely. They are equipped with hardware and software ranging from very traditional analog technology to highly versatile and sophisticated digital technology. While in industrialized countries the observatory personnel normally have easy access to up-to-date technologies, spare parts, infrastructure, know-how, consultancy and maintenance services, those working in developing countries are often required to do a reliable job with very modest means and without much outside assistance.
To ensure that the data from these observatories can be properly processed and interpreted once it has been acquired and compiled, it is necessary to establish protocols for all aspects of observatory operation which may effect the seismological data itself. In addition, competent guidance is often required in the stages of planning, bidding, procurement, site-selection, and installation of new seismic observatories and networks so that they will later meet basic international standards for data exchange and processing in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The most successful such effort to date has been the Manual of Seismological Observatory Practice. The most recent edition of the Manual of Seismological Observatory Practice was published in 1979 as Report SE-20 of the World Data Center A for Solid Earth Geophysics. It was reprinted in 1982, but has been long out of print. For many years the Manual has been effectively impossible to obtain.
Seismology has undergone a technological revolution since publication of the Manual, driven by cheap computer power, the development of a new generation of seismometers and digital recording systems with very broad bandwidth and high dynamic range, and the discovery of the Internet as a vehicle for rapid, large-scale data exchange. As the seismological community switches from analog to digital technology, many sections of the 1979 Manual are becoming obsolete or irrelevant, and the Manual contains no guidance in many areas which have become of critical importance.
Therefore the Commission on Seismological Observation and Interpretation (formerly, Commission on Practice) of IASPEI initiated in 1996 a project to produce a new edition of the Manual of Seismological Observatory Practice. This project is under the overall guidance of Prof. Dr. Peter Bormann. The new edition has been published in 2002.
As a step in production of a new Manual, the IASPEI Commission on Practice recommended, at the 21st General Assembly of the IUGG in Boulder, Colorado, that the 1979 Edition be reproduced electronically, to provide a readily-available reference document for the contributors to the new edition and to other interested persons.
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Apple may have today's hottest-selling electronics, but computer maker Hewlett Packard outranks it along with Dell and Nokia in a scorecard of 15 companies for reducing its carbon footprint and making greener (though eventually fewer) products, the environmental group Greenpeace announced Wednesday.
In its 17th Guide to Greener Electronics, the group said HP rose three spots from last year by reducing the carbon emissions from its manufacturing as well as its supply chain and for advocating legislation to fight climate change. In August, HP, the world's largest seller of desktop and laptop computers, said it would stop selling tablets and smartphones and might exit its PC operations.
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"After many of the world's leading electronics companies rose to the challenge of phasing out the worst hazardous substances, we are now challenging them to improve their sourcing of minerals and better managing the energy use throughout the supply chain", said Greenpeace International campaigner Tom Dowdall in announcing the results.
How did others fare?
Blackberry manufacturer Research in Motion, ranked for the first time this year, comes in last. Greenpeace says it scores well for its sustainable paper policy but needs to improve reporting and disclosure of its environmental performance.
The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics also ranks Philips, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, Lenovo, Panasonic, Sony, Acer, Sharp, LG Electronics and Toshiba.
Wendy Koch has been a reporter and editor at USA TODAY since 1998, covering politics and social issues. She's begun a quest to build the most eco-friendly home her budget allows. She'll share her experience and give you tips for greening your home. More about Wendy


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The World's William Troop reports on the debate in Colombia over presidential term limits. There's a push to allow Colombian President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term in office. Critics say that would open the door to future dictators to trample Colombian democracy.
MARCO WERMAN: The closest US ally in Latin America is in the middle of a constitutional tango right now. Supporters of President Alvaro Uribe of Columbia want him to run again. This week the country's congress approved a bill calling for a referendum on the matter. A yes vote could pave the way for Uribe's third term in office. That's prompted concerns about the state of democracy in Columbia and beyond. Here's the story from The World's William Troop.
WILLIAM TROOP: When Alvaro Uribe was first elected president in 2002 Columbia's constitution allowed for a single four-year presidential term. The law was changed to allow Uribe to run again in 2006 but the Columbian leader is still barred from running a third time. That's why his supporters pushed the reelection bill through congress. It leaves to the decision to voters at a time when president Uribe is still relatively popular for his success in the battle against Columbia's leftist FARC rebels. The country's Interior and Justice Minister Fabio Valencia Cossio welcomes the referendum.
TROOP: Valencia says all the bill does is let the Columbian people make the decision as to whether a Columbian citizen can be elected once and re-elected twice.
A very democratic way to settle the matter on the surface but opposition leaders in Columbia are worried about the implications. They say if Uribe is allowed to run again it raises the specter of institutional dictatorship. In other words it opens the door for a future strongman to stay in power as long as they want. Opposition politician Carlos Gaviria Diaz says what's happening in Columbia is shameful.
TRANSLATOR: I think people should acknowledge that this is like a simulation of democracy ? more and more like a pretend democracy. People need to understand that we're getting farther and farther away from the true rule of law.
TROOP: Columbia is the latest Latin American country where there's a move to extend presidential terms ? this despite a painful history of dictatorship in the region. Many countries put one-term limits on their presidents do discourage a return to that. Now leaders on both the left and the right are pushing to reverse those measures. Before the conservative Uribe in Columbia it was Venezuela's Hugo Chavez followed by several of his leftist allies. But Columbia is a case apart according to Alfredo Rangel. He directs the Security and Democracy Foundation in Bogot-.
TROOP: He says unlike other Latin American countries Columbia is a nation with strong respect for its democratic institutions. As such he says Columbia's democracy is not threatened by a past history of dictatorship. Rangel says there's been no erosion of democracy or freedom of the press in Columbia during Uribe's second term. And he doesn't foresee any during a third term either.
Others aren't so sure. Still Rengel echoes what many Columbian's believe is the best case for Uribe's reelection.
TROOP: He says it would guarantee continuity for the country just as Columbia is finally making some progress toward peace and stability after decades of civil war.
President Uribe's reelection is far from a done deal though. He himself has yet to declare his candidacy. Also the country's constitutional court has yet to approve the referendum bill. And it's still unclear if voters would have their say in time for Uribe to get on the ballot. About the only thing that's certain right now is that Columbia's next presidential election is scheduled for next May. For The World this is William Troop.


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As it turns out, a lot of my confusion was from an incorrect configuration on the inside servers. While I had a directive in named.conf for the forwarders, I omitted the option "forward only;". Without this option, named (BIND 8) insists on having a hints file, even if the hints file is full of bogus info. It will replace the hints with whatever it finds via the forwarder. Imagine my confusion when I set the hints file to contain (exactly!) this: . 99999999 IN NS foo.bar.com. foo.bar.com. 99999999 IN A 18.104.22.168 And then discovered the names and addresses of all the root servers in the named_dump.db on the inside servers! They discovered the real root servers via the forwarder. Adding "forward only;" to the options section keeps named from looking for a root server, when it should only be forwarding. No hints file needed. Its cache gets filled only with the results of queries it has satisfied. It's kind of like a default route for DNS, as Rick Murphy put it. He gave me some good insights into how this is supposed to work, and I thank him for taking the time to help me. Here's a sanitized version of my named.conf on the inside server: options { directory "/var/named"; forwarders { 10.0.0.1; }; forward only; }; zone "inside.company.com" in { type master; file "company.hosts"; }; zone "10.in-addr.arpa" in { type master; file "company.10.rev"; }; The named.conf for the firewall server is even simpler (our outside DNS is served by existing hosts at our ISP's facilities). All it has to do is cache and handle queries from the inside servers. options { directory "/var/named"; }; zone "." in { type hint; file "named.cache"; }; Since we already have outside nameservers, we can tighten this up some by setting the firewall named to allow queries only from the inside addresses, and to bind only to the inside interface. YMMV, of course. :) I hope this summary helps someone else get split DNS setup correctly.


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With Cruise '10 in full effect, let's stop and evaluate the latest. Frocks and skirts dominated, but what really caught my eye were clean, lean trousers — quite the opposite of crazy harem pants. Instead, trousers ranged from cropped and loose-fitting to tight and body-con. All polished, all pretty. Each style had its own appeal; I can see myself rockin' these silky Roksanda Ilincic trousers to a rooftop party and these Rebecca Taylor pants for a lazy bike ride. Want to see the cream of the crop?


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A drama graduate has revealed how she made her professional stage debut after she heard a lead cast member was taken ill while she was in the audience.
Melissa Bayern, 29, was watching Into the Woods at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester when director Matthew Xia stepped out on stage to say actress Gillian Bevan, who played the witch, was unwell.
She was replaced on the night by another cast member but friends urged Miss Bayern to make contact with Mr Xia about appearing in the role as she had recently finished her performance as the witch on her masters course in Cardiff.
Miss Bayern left her details with the theatre and emailed the director her headshots and a clip of her performing.
She was invited for a meeting the next day to say thanks for the offer but that her services would not be required as Ms Bevan was expected to make a full recovery.
However, the following afternoon she received a call asking her to travel back to Manchester from her home in London to perform in the production.
In total, Miss Bayern took part in seven performances before her run ended on Sunday, describing it as a "dream" debut.
She told the Standard: "I was so thrilled and overjoyed to be on stage. It has been one of the best experiences of my life. Everyone was so lovely and warm and very supportive towards me.
"I could only imagine what they were thinking because Gillian Bevan is such a talented and established actress. I just wanted to keep calm on the surface.
"It just shows when you put your mind to it that anything is possible."
Director Matthew Xia told The Stage: "Melissa was stepping in to cover one of Sondheim's biggest characters, with just five hours of rehearsal.
"She did an amazing job, as did the rest of the company and team, who were all incredibly adaptive and supportive."
"The inimitable Gillian Bevan is now back for our final week, but we will always be extremely thankful to Melissa and her enterprising decision to leave her telephone number with stage door… it's almost a fairytale in itself."
Miss Bayern, who lives in Palmers Green, completed her one-year course at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff in December.
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Now it is a sunbath we want rather than a cold dip,—to bask in the warmth like any cottontail.
The cottontail is most active in the evening or early morning.
Keep this in mind when next you meet a cottontail, and get a photograph.
Down on Connecticut earth, however, the mark was that of the cottontail rabbit.
Here I came upon some cottontail rabbits, the first and only ones I ever saw in that part of the country.
(cottontail had married a black rabbit, and gone to live on the hill).
But all he found was a cottontail rabbit that confounded the fleet Pal by ducking into a burrow three inches in front of his nose.
The jackrabbit was a pest, but the cottontail was worth getting.
This was the track of a cottontail Rabbit and I followed its windings with thrills of interest.
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(CNSNews.com) – Egypt's Copts celebrated Coptic Christmas on Tuesday in an atmosphere of cautious optimism, five months after the downfall of the Muslim Brotherhood government triggered a surge of Islamist attacks against churches.
No incidents were reported as Copts attended mass under heavy security. In Cairo's St. Mark's Cathedral, where midnight mass was led by Coptic Pope Tawadros II, security officials were posted both outside and inside the church.
Two days earlier, Egypt's interim president Adly Mansour visited the cathedral to wish Tawadros marry Christmas, a visit which Egyptian media said was the first of its kind since President Gamal Abdel-Nasser attended the inauguration of the then new cathedral, in 1968.
Ashraf Ramelah, president of Voice of the Copts, commented on the significance of Mansour's visit.
"The visit is seen in optimistic terms as a genuine act of respect conducted by the president of Egypt on behalf of the country toward Coptic citizens – a true turning point for Copts (who to this point have been completely ignored by Egypt's presidents on Christian holidays)," he said.
Ramelah said the visit, together with Christmas greetings by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, government ministers and others, were "a far cry from past Christmases marred by bloodshed committed by Muslim thugs motivated by jihad with the blind eye of law enforcement and the courts."
"This is a major step toward basic decency, if not equality. However, in spite of this pleasantry, Copts have a legitimate fear of attending churches regarded as potential targets on the most sacred of days."
Copts, who like other Orthodox denominations celebrate Christmas on January 7 based of the ancient Julian calendar, comprise the majority of Egypt's Christian minority. They and other Christians have long endured discrimination and intolerance in the Arab world's largest country, but the 2011 ousting of the Mubarak regime worsened an already difficult situation.
When Egypt's military stepped in last July to remove the one year-old Muslim Brotherhood administration of President Mohammed Morsi and then cracked down on his protesting supporters, some Islamists vented their anger on Christians.
Tawadros supported Morsi's removal from office – as did millions of Egyptian Muslims. But Christians proved an easy target, and senior Muslim Brotherhood figures accused Copts of complicity in the military takeover.
In an apparently coordinated campaign, churches came under attack in many parts of the country.
In a report last October Amnesty International said 43 churches and more than 200 Christian-owned properties were attacked during that episode, and at least four people killed.
During the Christmas Eve midnight mass at St. Marks, Tawadros expressed gratitude by name to public figures who had brought greetings. The Al-Ahram newspaper reported that the most enthusiastic applause came when the pope mentioned al-Sisi, the general who ousted the Muslim Brotherhood administration on July 3, and is widely expected to run for the presidency in elections due to be held sometime this year.
President Obama in a statement wished Copts in the U.S. and around the world a joyous Christmas and peace in the coming year.
"During this season, we reaffirm the commitment of the United States to work for the protection of Christians and other people of faith in Egypt and around the world," he said. "The freedom to practice our faiths is critical to stable, pluralistic, and thriving societies, and the United States will continue to be vigilant in its work to protect that freedom."
On Monday the U.S. Embassy in Cairo advised American citizens in Egypt to exercise caution, "particularly if visiting Coptic churches over the next 48 hours."
"There have been violent attacks on these churches as recently as August 2013, thus warranting extreme caution and careful consideration of security when visiting these institutions on holidays and anniversaries."
The embassy advisory also warned Americans to "avoid areas where large gatherings may occur. Even demonstrations or events intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence."
Protests by Morsi supporters have been building recently ahead of the resumption Wednesday of the trial in which the ousted former president faces charges relating to the death of protesters outside his presidential palace in December 2012.
Another current development with potential for further violence is a referendum on a new constitution, which was drawn up after Morsi's ouster to replace a 2012 constitution drafted by a body dominated by Islamists.
The referendum marks the first time Egyptians will vote since Morsi's removal, and is therefore seen as an important indicator of support, or otherwise, for the military-installed interim government and transition process.
The vote is scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday, while Egyptian nationals abroad are able to vote at Egyptian diplomatic missions between now and Sunday.
A pro-Morsi group called the National Alliance to Support Legitimacy and Oppose the Coup has called for protests on Wednesday to coincide with the resumption of his trial, and is urging Egyptians to reject the new draft constitution.


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Two boys were arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday over the mugging of a partially-sighted pensioner.
Paula Castle, 85, died of head injuries in hospital after being robbed of her handbag in an alleyway on Monday.
The boys aged 14 and 15 were being held at a London police station last night.
Police believe the registered blind widow, who lived alone, was attacked from behind.
The handbag was later recovered at the scene.
Nearby residents yesterday spoke of their fears about using the alleyway in Greenford, West London, where Mrs Castle was attacked.
Former lollipop lady Trudy Shipp, 85 said: "I've lived here since 1974 and have always used the alley, even in the dark to go to the shops, but never again.
"When the news emerged, a lot of people got in touch to check it wasn't me.
"The fact it happened in broad daylight is terrible."
A lone bunch of flowers was tied to railings at the alley's entrance with a card that read: "RIP (lady in alley). What a senseless waste of a good life xxx."
Mo Mian, 32, a prison officer, said of Mrs Castle: "She was a very quiet person.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have completed their 2014 NFL Draft by selecting a small-school tight end prospect in Rob Blanchflower from Massachusetts. While somewhat an unknown commodity, he did catch enough of the coaching staffs eye to warrant an inventation during the pre-draft process.
At 6-4, 256-pounds, Blanchflower plays tough and uses his size and physicality as a blocker in the running game. Not a quick twitch athlete or explosive, he does show solid hands on film and is experienced as a four-year starter and team captain (two years). Because of the lack of explosion off the ball and uneven route running, he also struggled with separation in the passing game. In the end, Blanchflower is a blue-collar tight end that leads by example with effort and heart. Is he the future at the position, probably not? However, with the Steelers keeping four tight ends in 2013, he is a prospect that could come in and compete for the third / fourth tight end position in 2014.
His selection marked the end of a draft in which the Steelers addressed many needs and added some speed to the roster. Next up is breaking down the undrafted rookie free agents that will be signed in the upcoming days.
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Witsand's sand is particularly white because underground water leaches the red iron oxide coating from the sand on the beach.
Witsand Beach, recognised under the international Blue Flag programme for excellent safety, cleanliness, provision of amenities and maintenance of environmental standards, is a popular seasonal beach at the mouth of the Breede River in the Western Cape.
This Blue Flag beach is characterised by four kilometres of wide, sandy beaches and the Breede River estuary, where this large river flows into the sea.
As many activities take place around the Breede River mouth as on the beach. As well as being a birdwatchers' utopia, this picturesque estuary provides safe swimming, windsurfing, rock and surf angling, deep sea fishing and snorkelling.
Witsand is also known as Southern Africa's whale nursery. Each year, between June and November, record numbers of southern right whales migrate to St. Sebastian, making this beach one of the best land-based vantage points from which to view the whales in the bay, between May and October each year.
Witsand Beach also has fantastic rock pools to explore, filled with sea creatures like octopus, starfish, sea urchins and crabs. It is situated within the Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site with its incredible variety of indigenous plant life.
Along with its very white sand, beautiful views and rich assortment of bird, sea, and plant life, the beach is also known for its 'brulsand' or roaring sands, which are eerie rumbles that can be heard from time to time when the dunes are disturbed.
Its Blue Flag status just confirms what experience suggests, which is that Witsand Beach really is among the best in the world.
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Witsand Beach is about 300km from Cape Town along the N2 and a further 35km along the R322.
Best time to visit
The summer and spring months are best as the Western Cape experiences extensive rainfall during winter.
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Witsand Beach is within easy reach of Malgas's Pont, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Swellendam, Heidelberg, Bontebok National Park, the RobertsonWine Route and Montagu, making it a good base from which to explore the area.
Tours to do
Moodies Well Walk follows the sandy eastern sweep of St. Sebastian Bay for 4km, to a well dug by a Scotsman in the 19th century. The walk should be done at low tide. It is about 8km long and it should take about three hours to complete.
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The usual beach essentials and binoculars for whale watching.
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There is a small restaurant at the beach.
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Jena Malone is 'super excited' to play Johanna Mason in Catching Fire
Ever since Jena Malone was announced as the chosen one to play fan-favorite Johanna Mason, we've been reading lots of mixed reactions from fans. But was do the actress herself have to say? Malone recently talked to E! Online, where she discussed her level of excitement for this role.
"I'm super excited," Malone said at the Beverly Hills party for Dannijo & Tucker Tea. "It's going to be amazing." She admitted she's read the whole series after her younger sister recommended it.
"I read the whole series over a weekend when I had a wisdom tooth out," she said. "I was in bed looking for something to read and my little sister recommended it like a year and a half ago, so she was like, 'You have to read it! You have to read it!' And so I'm glad I finally did and I loved it."
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Grenoble, France (UPI) Feb 17, 2011
A study of a deadly 1999 earthquake offers the prospect of linking foreshocks to a major quake to provide at least some warning, European researchers say.
Researchers at the University of Grenoble, France, studying seismograms recorded before the Izmit earthquake in Turkey that killed some 17,000 people, say the records showed foreshocks rippling away from the source of the rupture in the 45 minutes before the quake, NewScientist.com reported Thursday.
Theoretical models have suggested Earth's crust is unstable in the hours leading up to a major earthquake, but a way to detect that instability has proven elusive.
In the Izmit recording, researchers saw five small shocks in the final 20 minutes before the event, each a sequence of two types of waves, called P-waves and S-waves. In each of the five small shocks, a P-wave was followed 2.4 seconds later by a higher-amplitude S-wave.
"The difference in time between these two arrivals was always the same, implying that they came from the same spot on the fault," says researcher Michel Bouchon.
A pattern in the foreshocks, becoming progressively stronger and more closely spaced leading up to the quake itself, is encouraging for the development of early warning systems, researchers say.
However, one scientist says, such an early warning system might be limited in its usefulness.
"Earthquake early warning is not the same as earthquake prediction," Ian Main, a seismologist at the University of Edinburgh, says.
An early warning system could only give hours notice, not the days that would be needed to prepare an evacuation, he said.
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The Western Carolina University Chancellor's Speaker Series will resume in the fall semester as Gen. Richard B. Myers, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visits campus in September for a conversation with Western students and an evening presentation open to the general public.
Tickets for evening program will be available starting Monday, Aug. 21. Admission is free of charge, but there is a limit of four tickets per person.
Myers, who served as the nation's 15th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be on campus Monday, Sept. 18, for an informal discussion with students, followed by the public address World War X': What's At Stake in the Global War on Terror at 7:30 p.m. Both events will be held in the Fine and Performing Arts Center.
The speaker series is designed to bring significant national and international leaders to campus to discuss major issues of the day, and to provide Western students with an opportunity to interact with some of the people who shape and influence the world. Past speakers have included former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, vice presidential candidate John Edwards, former U.S. Surgeon General M. Joycelyn Elders, Nobel Peace Prize-winning Polish leader Lech Walesa and actor Danny Glover.
Former principal military adviser to President George W. Bush, Myers was the nation's highest-ranking military officer from 2001 until 2005, a period of unprecedented global unrest. He led American forces in Afghanistan and Iraq, and guided the U.S. military's response to the massive domestic and international relief efforts following the Asian tsunami in December 2004 and Hurricane Katrina last year.
To reserve a seat or for more information, contact the Fine and Performing Arts Center box office at (828) 227-2479 beginning Aug. 21. Ticket holders must be seated by 7:15 p.m.
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Late last night, I received an e-mail from one of my 'covert' underground. He is known to me only as Mr. Jones. His (her) sources have been solid in the past so I offer the following with considerable confidence.
Sent was a transcript and video of a TV interview in a restaurant shortly after Stephon Marbury was voted MVP in the Chinese Basketball's Association's All-Star Game. It arrived as a raw feed, so some major Babblefish was necessary. Here is my translation.
Picture former NBA All Star Stephon Marbury, his translator, a Mr. Xing Xiang Xing, and TV reporter slash cameraman Jimmy Chen from Guangzhou Television (GZTV). They are seated at a restaurant table.
Jimmy: "Hello everyone. This is Jimmy Chen, your man about town, reporting for GZTV. We caught up with Stephon Marbury, Ma Bu Li, the new point guard for the Shanxi Zhongyu. (Zhongyu is Chinese for Dragon). Last night he was voted MVP of the All Star Game here in Beijing. I know you all watched.
"We're having lunch here at Din Tai Fung's, Asia's most famous Hairy Crab Dumplings restaurant. The resulting taste is very plush, absolutely delicious." He glanced up to the chef, standing in the video's background, who smiled, showing large white teeth. "So...Mr. Marbury, how do you like the food here?" He turned the camera toward Stephon.
Xing: "He asks how you like the food here, Stephon."
Stephon: "Yeah, did you hear? He said Mr. Marbury. I like that. The food? Well..."
He looked down at the plate in front of him.
"What is this," said Stephon leaning toward Xing. "Not really something I would...?"
Translator Xing: "It's Xiao Longbao. It is the best steamed buns this side of Xuchang. It is a thin wheat-flour skin, stuffed with minced pork with a delicious jelly, making the filling extremely juicy, steamed in a bamboo steamer."
"Okay...but I'm a Coney Island, guy, Brooklyn. They got maybe hot dogs on a stick, or cheeseburger... fries...? This is like a pork-pot-pie-ish, runny, thingy? Okay...but I'll need some sake."
"Shuush," said Xing. "that's Japanese. We have water." Then to the camera, "Mr. Marbury is so excited about the food he discovers here in Beijing. He says he will never go back to processed, low nutritious, fast foods eaten in America."
Stephon: "I'll try it, but..." He picked at the crust, and looked up with half a smile.
Xing: "He says he cannot wait for such deliciousness, served at world famous Din Tai Fung's in Beijing."
Another large grin from the chef, hovering in the background.
Jimmy: "Please ask Mr. Marbury what it is like to play for the the Shanix Dragons."
Xing: "Playing with the dragons, what is it like?"
Stephon: "Guys aren't all that tall. But the fans finally know how good I really am. You see those shots I made, three pointers from downtown, WAY down town? Hey, Isaiah Thomas, think I'm NBA material now? You too Larry Brown. Watch on YouTube. I took it to the house."
Translator: "Mr. Marbury is proud they let him play with Chinese professionals. He is grateful to be on the court. His old coach Isaiah Thomas is very proud of him. And Larry Brown is one of his best friends."
Reporter: "How does Mr. Marbury like living in China?"
Xing: "Your thoughts on China, and how lovely it is here, and all the great things you see here."
Stephon: "Well, been here two months, so I'm either on the court and in my place. I don't like it they only paying be $60 grand to play, your guy's cap on salary for non-Chinese, but I got my shoes, and I been doing, oh man, fantastic with the shoes. Like to play in the NBA again, but everybody loves my shoes. You know... I was making $20 mil with the Nicks."
Translator: "He will never go back to America. He loves the fans who come to the games. He wants them to continue to buy his shoes."
"They respect me," said Stephon, " because of what I do on the court. I'll talk to my wife, and my kids. I might be here for a couple of years and my family might have to move here. There is a lot to think about."
Xing: "He says he is here to stay. It is so nice here."
Reporter Jimmy, looking down at his note pad. "They said he was selfish, unwilling to come off the bench, a bad influence to young players, in America. Is that true?"
Xing: "You left America because they did not let you play. It that right?"
Stephon: "They never understood my potential. But with Shanix, bring in better players, give some better salaries, and I can market my shoes, maybe $2 mill a year...I'm getting real popular here."
Xing: "He says that his team is very good, and he will be honored to play with them, then he will sell more shoes."
"Hey, I don't need the money. I donated the money I got for being named MVP to a Beijing elementary school. But I can't play for free. Do have a deal with the team, partners like, so I can sell more shoes, logos and stuff."
He looked out the window to a sea of smiling faces. They were all waving. He waved back."See, they love me here." He turned back and smiled into the camera.
"Maybe I'll get a tattoo, something Chinese, show people I've been here. Like maybe Mt Fuji, there's still some room up here on my shoulder." He pulled up his sleeve.
Xing: "Again with the Japanese, shuush."
Reporter: "Zhang Qingpeng, China's National Team's point guard. Are you as good as he is?"
Xing: "Zhang Qingpeng, the best point guard we have. He asks if you think you are as good?"
Stephon: "How can I compare myself to any other player when I'm the best point guard in the world. You all saw me in the All Star game. Check on YouTube, Larry Brown."
Xing: "Mr. Marbury says it would be an honor to be half as good as Mr. Qingpeng."
Surprise on his face, Jimmy bowed, and Stephon bowed back, and in the background the chef also bowed. Then the fans at the window all bowed. Big smiles, much waving. Seems everybody bows.
"You know," said Stephon, "the NBA ain't the only show in town. Bonzi Wells was here, and we got Cedric Simmons, and Maurice Taylor, amongst others, Tre Kelley, Rodney White. Whole bunch." He nodded to the camera. "Newspaper guys, bloggers, wrote things. It's all political back home. Coming here, people really understand me. They've had chance to see for themselves. When I play it's sold out. You watching this Isaiah?"
Xing: "Stephon says there are many NBA players here now, and the fans really like the way we play."
Jimmy Chen: "Now Mr. Marbury, will you stay for another season with the Dragons. You have been great for the team. Everyone is wanting to know."
Xing: "Will you stay?"
Stephon: "There are so many people and they love my stuff. I got a great situation and I'd be a fool not to be here. Depends on a lot of things."
The chef moved into camera view holding another plate of food. There were bows all around, then he moved back to the background, and stood there beaming.
Xing: "This is KangKong. It is a mixture of Water Spinach and dried shrimp paste. Little peanut oil, garlic, it is very good." Then in Chinese he says, "More of the delightful and melt-in-your-mouth food from the world famous kitchen of Din Tai Fung's here in Beijing."
Stephon stared at the dish.
Jimmy: (into the camera) "Stephon is savoring the delicious smells of the flavors."
Stephon moved sideways in this seat, breathed deeply and blinked.
Stephon: "We gotta go."
Xing: "It is delightful to talk with everyone. He has to go now, and sell his shoes."
Jimmy: "One final question. Please ask him how he makes those long shots, those three point shots. He's so good at them?"
Xing: "Your shooting. How do you shoot so well."
Stephon: "I make it look so easy, don't I. Well, it's something I was born with. Comes pretty easy. I'm the best in the world, you know, at point guard. You just saw me in the game. What can I say? You know I'm right, Larry Brown." He raised his eyebrows and nodded again to the camera.
Xing: "Mr. Marbury is so humble. He says he practices for hours and hours to shoot like that for the fans. He loves the fans and says it is they that make those shots. They are the reason he is so good, not him."
They heard cheering from outside. And many bows.
"Now we have to go, Xing," said Marbury. "Sold 1500 shoes in two sessions yesterday, can you believe? I like it here, you know."
Xing: "Says he wants everybody in china to buy his shoes, as souvenirs. He will sign each one. If you are nice he will give them to you for free. Money means nothing. He is from the NBA!"
That's my take. What do you think? Is he a big fish in a 'small' pond? Maybe he's finally found a home. Matter of fact, they are buying his shoes like crazy. Would you like to see him back in the NBA? Should he maybe get a new translator? CorneliusButterfield.com BodySlamXXL.com


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"At this time, we are focusing our efforts on the Bloom banner in its existing markets to further increase our density," said Christy Phillips-Brown, spokeswoman for Food Lion. "As a result, we will not expand the Bloom banner into the Raleigh market at this time. Food Lion has a strong market presence in the Raleigh area and we are confident that our Food Lion banner will meet the needs of our customers in this market."
Bloom's expansion to the Raleigh market -- where the four developing stores are scheduled to open over the next two years -- was in the works for more than a year. However, Phillips-Brown told Supermarket News that the grocer "remains strongly interested in expanding into the Raleigh market and will evaluate new market opportunities in the future."
Bloom has opened two new stores this year in the Charlotte, N.C., and Washington, D.C., markets, and will evaluate new locations in existing markets this year, Phillips-Brown said.


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