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Working in Holland
Information and advice for outsiders seeking employment in Holland
...the comparative difficulty of getting and maintaining a residence permit can, in some cases, drive the sanest to distraction
Broadly speaking, conditions of work are good in Holland and pay is reasonable by European standards. However, of late, salaries have been squeezed by rising unemployment, inflation and a sluggish economy. Pension funds have also been eroded by recent financial scandals and an aging population.
Employee rights, which used to be amongst the strongest in the world, have been weakened by recent governments and unemployment benefits have been reduced, little by little, from the generous provisions made in recent decades, although they are still better than most.
Anyone wishing to work in Holland should be prepared for a crash course in Dutch bureaucracy. Non-EU citizens must get a work permit and this entails much red tape. EU citizens are not spared either: the comparative difficulty of getting and maintaining a residence permit can, in some cases, drive the sanest to distraction.
Health care is still good but growing waiting lists for doctors, dentists and hospitals do not augur well for the future. Private health insurance ('Zorgverzekeringswet') is obligatory for all and it is not cheap. All insurance companies have to offer a miniumum amount of agreed cover in their basic policies. Obviously, many extras can also be covered for an additional premium.
There is also a standard no-claims bonus which applies to prescriptions and therapies, amongst others. If this amount is not exceeded per year, the difference can be reclaimed. Fortunately, visits to the doctor, (most) hospitalisation costs, dental check-ups and the contraceptive pill do not count towards the no-claims amount.
Casual, or 'black' labour is widespread in the Netherlands but the Dutch authorities do their best to discourage it with deportation and/or fines for those caught working in the black economy.
The Dutch are famous for their command of English and long-term expats could at one time avoid learning Dutch and still find work quite easily. However, so-called 'integration' courses may soon become obligatory for not just newcomers but also those already living in Holland. These lessons include knowledge of Dutch society and most importantly, language. How far the present government will go in making being able to speak Dutch a requirement for employment is, as yet, unclear. Measures like these are largely political and reflect the current anti-immigrant climate across Europe.
Seasonal work
Flower bulbs are big business in Holland and the main months for seasonal work are June through September followed by a quieter season till December. The main areas are the so-called 'bulb district' on the west coast between Haarlem and Leiden, and parts of the northern provinces of Groningen and Friesland. Much of the work is done in bulb factories, which are giant sheds where the bulbs are stored, prepared and then packaged for export. The pay is good, especially for packing work, the disadvantages being dusty factories and/or bad weather out in the fields.
House plant greenhouses and auction sheds in and around Aalsmeer also offer work for much of the year, but places are limited so it helps to have contacts. There is also strawberry-picking in the province North Brabant (in the South of the Netherlands) from June till about mid-July with accomodation often offered as part of the contract.
Recent developments include a great influx of workers from the ex-communist east European countries, many of whom are now members of the newly-enlarged EU. The bulb industry badly needs this seasonal injection of foreign labour but at the same time there is a populist view amongst the Dutch that these people are taking jobs the Dutch could be doing, and this affects voting trends. Unfortunately, experience has shown that the Dutch are not really interested in doing this kind of 'lowly', manual labour, so the politicians find themselves on the horns of a tricky dilemma.
Employment agencies
There are many employment agencies in Holland, with the work on offer ranging from manual to office and technical, all year round. Most of the work is in the industrial triangle (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Utrecht) of Holland. Temp jobs can lead to more permanent work but remember the agency will be taking their slice of the salary for their trouble in the meantime.
Unskilled agency jobs lack glamour and tend to involve shift-work. Contracts can also be very short, sometimes only a day or two. In their favour, agencies do help with filling out tedious but necessary bureaucratic forms. They also offer the foreigner without contacts the quickest way of finding work with guaranteed employment benefits.


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The Moving Edible Garden
A Marlborough Junior School & Bright Space Project
de Claire Hickey
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The Moving Edible Garden was a Creative Partnerships enquiry project between Bright Space and Marlborough Junior School in Birmingham.
Working with a Year 4 class, a Gardener and a Dance Artist developed a project that would highlight how to maintain a healthier lifestyle by growing vegetables and creating a dance performance based on their gardening experiences.
This book highlights the success of the project and acts as a lasting reminder for all the children and staff involved.
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- Fecha de publicación jul. 05, 2010
- Etiquetas Bright Space, Creative Partnerships, Arts Council, healthy living, edible, growing, vegetables, cooking, artist, dance, school, creative, project, gardening
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Claire Hickey
Birmingham, UK
Claire Hickey is a visual artist who has worked with children, young people and families on a variety of art workshops and creative projects across the West Midlands region.
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A Catalog of Early Works in Ray Stannard Baker Bee Collection
Special Collections Research Series No.3
When I assumed my current position in 1988 here in the MSU Libraries, I came across an almost completed printed catalog of the Ray Stannard Baker Bee Collection. At that time I dreamed of one day making it complete and available for others to see and use. Now, too many years later, my work is done and one of my favorite collections in the Special Collections is property recognized. Since I cannot take credit for compiling this catalog, nor do I know who did compile it, I am pleased to call it a group effort from the Special Collections staff.
It seems fitting that this catalog finally sees the light of day on a beautiful Michigan spring day when one can step outside and watch the bees at work in the Beal Botanical Gardens next to the Library. It is a glorious sight reminding one of nature's constancy and beauty.
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 1 cup medium-grain rice, such as Valencia or arborio
- 2 1/4 cups fish stock or 1 1/4 cups bottled clam juice diluted with 1 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- Salt
How to make this recipe
Preheat the oven to 400°. Melt the butter in an ovenproof saucepan. Add the onion and cook over high heat, stirring, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and stir until the grains are coated. Add the fish stock, parsley and a large pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Stir the rice, cover and bake for 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir the rice and season with salt.
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A RADIO presenter pretending to be Catalunya's new regional president Carles Puigdemont managed to speak to acting Spanish president Mariano Rajoy live on air – and even got him to commit to a meeting on Monday.
"Tell you what, given that this week the King's busy with his consultations [one-to-one meetings with each of the party candidates], depending upon how things go - and I don't know how things are going to go – I can call you on Monday, January 25 and, depending upon where we are, if there's a presidential investing vote or not, and depending upon how long it takes, my diary is very free so we could arrange to meet within 24 or 48 hours," Rajoy said to the person he believed was the head of Catalunya's government.
It was at that moment when the DJ from Ràdio Flaixbac ['flashback'] admitted Rajoy was live on air and it was all a joke.
"You're kidding me, do what you want but you're kidding me," said the flustered acting president, before demanding the name of the radio station calling him.
He found out he was on the morning comedy programme, El matí i la mare que el va parir, and that the caller had originally introduced himself as 'Marc Casanovas, assistant to the president of Catalunya', asking a secretary at the Moncloa – the national government headquarters – if Puigdemont could speak to Rajoy.
He was told Rajoy was tied up in a meeting, but that he could call back in 10 minutes.
The DJ rang back in 15 minutes, and managed to speak to Rajoy himself – this time pretending to be Puigdemont.
"President, how's life?" Rajoy addressed him.
The DJ said he was 'delighted' to be able to talk to the country's leader, and Rajoy responded: "Me, too," then recalled that he and Puigdemont had first met when the high-speed AVE train was officially opened in Girona – back when Puigdemont was mayor of the city.
"It's high time you and I had a chat," the DJ said, which Rajoy agreed with, and the presenter said they needed to agree on a day and time.
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"We never thought we'd get this far, though – to actually speak to him on air," Pérez admitted.
After owning up to the acting president, Pérez said: "We're probably as surprised as you are."
He thanked Rajoy for his 'fair play' and asked him to make sure he and Puigdemont did indeed talk to each other.
"Okay, many thanks," Rajoy signed off.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Success stories share experience with HS counselors
The Division of Arts and Sciences Faculty Lecture Series presents
The lecture will be presented by Dr. Edgar Vélez, professor in the Humanities Department. Vélez has a master's in divinity from Mount Saint Alphonsus Seminary in Esopus, N.Y., a licentiate in moral theology from the Academia Alfonsiana in Rome, Italy, and a Ph.D. from Ohio State University. He taught moral theology at Mount Saint Alphonsus Seminary from 1979 to 1982.
According to Vélez, "Some biblical passages in the Book of Joshua tell about exploits of Hebrew warriors in which they kill everyone, including women and children, after a battle. In our days, such actions would be considered war crimes, and those responsible would be liable for severe punishment under international law. Yet in the biblical tale these actions appear justified, sometimes even commanded by God. We also find in the Bible alleged divine commands that adulterers or blasphemers be punished by stoning to death, or that rapists should marry their virginal victims (without any concern for what the victimized woman may think). Do these biblical tales constitute an insurmountable obstacle for reasonable people to follow biblical morality?"
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Wellness Fair offers mammogramsAs part of our April 27 In-Service Day Wellness Fair, the college is offering employees the opportunity to have a mammogram.
Columbus State has arranged with the Author G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute to bring a mobile mammography screening unit on campus to screen women for breast cancer. Mammograms will be performed aboard the mobile screening unit and insurance will be billed.
The mobile unit will perform these procedures on Friday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call (614) 293-4455 as soon as possible to schedule your appointment time.
The American Cancer Society highly recommends an annual mammogram for women over the age of 40. Eligibility Requirements: Non-pregnant, non-nursing, 12 months since last mammogram, asymptomatic, no breast implants, no previous breast cancer. For ages 30-34, a written prescription of doctor is needed--insurance might not cover the procedure. Those under age 30 are not eligible.
If you have questions, contact Nichole Bowman-Glover, Wellness Coordinator, email@example.com, or call ext. 3989.
Alumni Landscape Association to host golf outing August 6Mark your calendar for the 13th annual Landscape Golf Outing to benefit the Student Landscape Association. This is the first year that the new Landscape Alumni Organization has taken the lead to help sponsor the event to benefit the current students and to support their team for national competition next year in Georgia. Sign up information will be available from Professor Steve O'Neal later in May. Those interested should feel free to contact O'Neal now, and he will forward information about the outing.
Date: Monday, August 6
Three-way video conference to feature indigenous authorsA three-way video-conference among Columbus State, University of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada, and Curtin University in Perth, West Australia, on May 9 and 10 will feature indigenous authors from all three countries reading their legend books for children along with dance and music of the native cultures.
Mary Saskamoose, an Inuit writer and dancer, will join the conference from Saskatchewan, Canada. Lorna Little will be the aboriginal author of "Mark of the Wargarl" as well as a draft of a new book, and American Dandi Mackall will read her book "Legend of Ohio" as well as another book coming out soon for teenagers.
The video-conference will take place in the global classroom here on campus at 8 p.m. on May 9. In Canada, it will be 6 p.m. on May 9, and in Perth, the event will be at 8 a.m. on May 10.
Children from all three countries and cultures will be the participating audience for this video conference. Rita Bova, Ph.D., of the Communication Skills Department will be the producer.


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Thank you for doing what you do. I'm 41...just old enough to really remember radio before the onslaught of television. I was raised on CBS Radio Mystery Theater (current at the time of my childhood) and the numerous other dramas replayed from their originations in the 40s-60s. I thought all was lost regarding over-the-air broadcast of excellent radio drama. Then I stumbled upon Twilight Zone radio dramas on Seattle AM radio station KIXI which plays music from the 30s-60s (not my era for music, that's for sure). Since Twilight Zone the original television series is one of my favs, the fact that the episodes were now available for the theater of my mind was absolutely wonderful.
I look forward to listening each Saturday and Sunday nights at 9pm. I plan my weekends around it. Yes, I could buy all the available CDs, and I have purchased many, there is just something more magical about tuning in to find out which episode you've picked for me to hear. I save the CDs for mid-week or for the long trips in the car.
30-Fathom Grave is my favorite episode. Haunting, for sure. Mike Starr is, by far, my favorite actor on the show. He really has a knack for acting his parts for the ear.
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Words may help you understand something. Experience allows you to know. Yet there are some things you cannot experience. So I have given you other tools of knowing. These are called feelings. Hidden in your deepest feelings is your highest truth. Feelings are the language of the soul." - Conversations with God, Book I
Language is a fascinating, funny thing. Kind of like the multiple sharp or flat key Muestra Guestbookatures in a brand new piece of music: daunting, complex, mysterious even frightening. But decipher the code, break through the mental barrier and pretty soon, those menacing symbols arent half as cryptic as they first seemed. Language is much the same thing. So you might assume that sharing ideas in multiple dialects wouldnt be the easiest way to get your message across, right? Ah, but this isnt conversation as we have to come to know it - this is a unique and magical process. This is the realm of music.
Throughout my life, the sheer power of the simplest words put to melody have struck me. When even the silliest spoken nonsense can take on a surprising new dimension sung within the framework of a pop song, a powerful lyrical message is perhaps unequalled in its ability to provoke a passionate, emotional and even intellectual response within the listener. But more surprisingly, these same words, when sung in languages we wouldnt be able to readily discern in their spoken form, create time and again a very real and appropriate response even though we cant consciously explain why this is so. Again, the wonder of music.
With this in mind, and after exploration in our earlier work of liturgical Latin themes, Anael and I sought out several new ways to heighten this form of communication. Her first choice was the Hebrew language, the perfect language, as it has been called, to deliver a key theme on Language of the Soul, "The Tower of Babel." This biblical tale of the ambitious but foolish Hebrew people tells how they attempted to construct an altar to the heavens in order to greet their God. Unfortunately, the latter wanted no part of this scheme, and confounded the tongues of His people, causing each to speak what sounded to the others like utter gibberish. Without proper communication, there could be no unity, and ultimately, the Tower would never be completed. This event is considered, by Biblical standards, to be the origin of all the languages we now speak today. Anael delivers the song in English, interspersed throughout with Hebrew prayers. The intro sings: Here are the heavens where reside our Fathers. An interesting turn of events is proposed in the last verse, which suggests that the tower of Babel was in fact a spaceship... a hypothesis I actually find quite plausible.
Come Raggio di Soleil is actually a mixture of 3 languages, and derived from a famous Italian aria written by Antonio Caldara (1670-1763). This adaptation uses some of his original text, substitutes soleil (sun) for the original sol, and then completes each phrase with two words in English. A complete translation would read As the rays of the sun, soft and serene, deep within. Performed with mantra like stylings, the piece unravels with the greatest of ease, the flowing Italian prose bringing that sun into our hearts, painted with all the majesty of a Michelango fresco. Hearing Anael sing this melody continues to stir me deeply, and when the harmony kicks in in the 2nd verse, the effect is total bliss.
Throughout LotS, there are references to different periods over the past two thousand years, and each in its context reveals aspects of humanitys perceived connection to the Source. Different periods of our history have of course spawned varied perspectives on this marriage with the divine, but taken objectively, there is a a common and binding thread of hope, trust and blind faith in a greater and all-encompassing force. And still today, with all this history behind us, can we honestly say that were any closer to a precise explanation of this divine connection? And is it even in our best interest to have that information at this stage of our evolution? Theres one thing I know for certain. The journey is often more interesting than the ultimate destination, and something tells me that this particular voyage is one that we simply must take, perhaps many times! I like the idea that theres some things we just cant explain. Its healthy to trust in something far greater than ourselves. You could call it the essential humbling.
One of my favorite lyrical approaches is to create a conflict and subsequent resolution that circulates back and forth throughout the song. Even when the plight of the poet seems to portray desperation and loss, there will inevitably be an overcoming, a triumph or a decision. This is a natural extension of my own personal philosophy, but is also a direct mirror to the resiliency of the human spirit. Without trials and tribulation, there can be no overcoming, just as without darkness, we would know nothing of light. Often, the simple act of creation itself can steer a song in another direction. Take A Kindred Light. It begins with the protagonist bemoaning her fate, questioning her very purpose and in general, not very well at all. But something magical happens. As the music rises in the chorus, she sings Alleluia - alleluia - meet me in the rain - show me what I crave... The very sound of these words lifts her spirit, and soon, she looks to other quandaries, other challenges, forgetting her own small miseries, and remembering the greater scope of things...
A few of you may know that Anael is of Francophone origin, born and raised in Northern Quebec. (although youd never know it hearing her sing!) Several of the songs we recorded for Light of Refinement were actually written in French by Anael many years ago, but re-written with different lyrical perspectives when we began collaborating together. One which simply could not be changed is her haunting ballad for peace entitled Hymne a la Paix, and presented here as Anaels first recording in her maternal tongue. With striking simplicity, it outlines and welcomes a dawning age of newfound integrity on earth.
The second piece performed in Hebrew is Chir Haschirim, (Song of Solomon) from the Bible. As often happens with ancient literary texts, (especially when Mathematical formulas are involved, as is the case here) the English translation of this famous work just didnt seem to do the original justice. Thus, we decided to print only the Hebrew version in the booklet, allowing the listener to hear the true vibrations and energy of the sounds, uninfluenced by discernable words. Written as a love song between the Hebrew people and their God, it has been referred to as a lullaby for adults, and the challenging intonations of the language simply melt away with Anaels honey-like delivery, rendering it instantly accessible to even the most casual listener.
As mentioned earlier, the Language of the Soul is feeling. In spite of the irrefutable power of words, there will arise situations when they just dont suffice. Even the greatest poets have been left grasping for words on occasion, and as well, we cant forget that much of our environment speaks to us in a language uniquely its own, far from verbal and often quite obscure. Mimes have called - arcanely rhythmic... in Who Made Thee Flesh refers to these forces of nature. Every abstract concept - time, truth, rhyme - each demands a greater awareness, a higher state of consciousness to make their acquaintance. And behind each, a door leading to an intimate recognition of the Ultimate Creator, the fountain of gold...
These spirits of ours have been scattered far too long - throngs have stirred and lent renewal to our birth... - Lingering Stratus
Change is now. Change is instantaneous. Change doesnt procrastinate and wont put things off. We are in a special age. Never in the history of mankind has the level of goodwill among fellow humans been so high. Never before have we reached such a Muestra Guestbookificant global vibration. We are being reborn into a new beginning. We have learned from past errors. We have glimpsed at our ultimate destinies. We are turning inward and outward at the same time. We are knocking at the gate.
- Bradfield, February 2000
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The following is a list of some capture domain name types:
- Abbreviated Domain Names
Internet users often shortcut their path to a company's site by typing an abbreviated name into the address bar. Expecting this, many companies nab those addresses. For example, Barnes and Noble owns www.BN.com which automatically takes you to their primary name www.BarnesandNoble.com while www.MS.com takes you to www.MorganStanley.com. Others use it in reverse; General Motors has www.GeneralMotors.com which automatically takes you to www.GM.com, and www.GeneralElectric.com takes you to www.GE.com. Lingerie company Victoria's Secret owns www.VictoriasSecret.com but although they use the abbreviation "VS" with their web site menu item "VS All Access" and product offerings such as "VS Makeup" and "VS Fantasies", the company seems to have missed out on www.VS.com which takes you to someone's adult site.
- Key Word Domain Names
To capture searchers who may not know your company or its name, key words are particularly valuable. This is because people have adopted the habit of typing words into the address bar and sticking a .com on (or other extension) and seeing what comes up. Type in www.Shoes.com and you get a site owned by a subsidiary of The Brown Shoe Company, Inc. They may be an old company that has been making and selling shoes for over 130 years, but they are very modern in their development of a domain name portfolio having a host of names including www.BrownShoe.com. However, it appears someone else nabbed the singular www.shoe.com.
So, while many such key words are taken, try combining key words with other key words or with your company name.
- Geo Domain Names
Geo domains are the actual names of geographic places such as countries, states, and cities, such as England.com, California.com, and Tokyo.com respectively (Note that these do not include geographic subdomains such as .uk, .us, or .jp.) Such names are typically expensive. England.com sold for $2 million in 1999 and Branson.com (a city in Missouri) sold for $1.6 million in 2006.
But the new ICANN rules offer an opportunity to create completely new domains. And you can always combine the geographic name with a keyword or a company name, as Bice's Florist did when they acquired FortWorthFlowers.com and Lovering Volvo in Nashua, N.H., did when it acquired LoveringNashua.com. Just last month VisitCuba.com sold for $100,000.
To locate available geodomain names, try Go Daddy's very cool geo domain search feature at http://geo.godaddy.com/ or check Sedo.com's listing of available geo names at http://sedo.com/us/sedo/sedocomgeo/ where you can buy Sweden.com for $1 million.
- Misspellings & Fat Fingers
One of the classic ways to end up in the wrong place on the Internet is to misspell or even to "fat-finger" the address. For example, www.llbean.com takes you to a well laid out site for L. L. Bean, the world-popular outdoor outfitter, but variants like www.llbeane.com take you to a page promoting links for Sears, Northface, Columbia, and Nautica while www.bean.com shows you links for companies ranging from JC Penney, Ann Taylor, Macy's, Lands' End and, yes, even L.L. Bean (the registrants for each name appear to be in Hong Kong...a long way from L.L. Bean's home in Freeport, Maine ). Hitting the wrong key such as www.llbeab.com takes you to yet another site full of links to purchase products...but not L.L. Bean's site (the registrant's name appears hidden ).
Defensive Domain Names
There are different reasons to include defensive domain names in your portfolio. Typical examples include outsiders trying to cash in on your brand and those out to foster a negative image of your company. A quick Google search using "iPad" and keyword "accessories" returned a list with Apple Computer in positions one and two and iPadAccessories.com (which does not appear to be owned by Apple) in third place. While not necessarily negative, the site which sells accessories for the iPad clearly gains from the inclusion of "iPad" in its name. On the negative front, Bank of America missed out on www.BankofAmericaSucks.com which is too bad because it is an active Internet site for complaints about the bank. They did, however, grab www.BofASucks.com which they have left blank.
Maintaining a Domain Name Portfolio
Maintenance of your domain name portfolio is also critical. The most important aspect is simply not letting valued names expire. Another key point is to monitor the stats and cull the dead wood.
Adelman says, "The single most important thing is making sure that you've got a handle on renewals. Even some very large companies over time have let a domain name expire and have had to scramble to get it back."
Microsoft ran into a problem when it let its UK Hotmail domain name expire in 2003. Fortunately for them, a savvy soul picked up the name the day it went public and offered it back to the company as a kind gesture. For some reason, the company ignored his entreaty.
After two weeks, The Register reported the story in an article titled "Microsoft forgets to renew Hotmail.co.uk domain". As the article stated, "Microsoft only took notice when The Register contacted the company yesterday afternoon to enquire why its hotmail.co.uk site was registered to a private individual." Eventually someone at Microsoft woke up, realized what had happened, and retrieved the domain name from the then frustrated doer-of-good-deeds.
So, as Adelman continues: "Whether your portfolio contains the two names that are critical to your business or a portfolio of a thousand make sure you've got someone to make sure these things are all set to renew automatically and have a valid credit card assigned to the account...otherwise that's when you get into real trouble."
Just as you should cull an investment portfolio for unproductive stocks, domain names that do not capture traffic or serve another function should be dropped. Let's face it, even at annual registrations near $10 per year, this can add up for those with a lot of names.
As Johnston says, "It should never be a set-it-and-forget-it strategy. Be sure that all names set to redirect to your primary (or other) web site are working properly and that people are actually using those names. At Sedo we have a team that works on it year-round. It is a mixture of network people, legal people, and marketing people who are all part of a task force. They are constantly checking to see that domains are pointing to the right pages and that the statistics show people are actually going there. This enables us to cull nonproductive names thus ensuring our portfolio is always working for us."
Final Thoughts
IT execs in charge of their company's domain strategy should locate available names that will increase traffic to your site or that protect your brand from abuse. For those that will generate traffic, check the statistics both before and after adding them to your portfolio. Drop names that are unproductive either by not generating traffic or by generating traffic that does not later translate into profitable sales.
Smith is president of Alexander LAN Inc., a freelance consultant and writer in IT. He can be reached at email@example.com.
Read more about lan and wan in Network World's LAN & WAN section.
This story, "How to Profit From New Domain Name Rules" was originally published by Network World.


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The last time we checked in with the production of The Trial of the Chicago 7, a film that was once in the hands of Steven Spielberg, it was currently on the back burner over at Dreamworks. Back in February, Spielberg was rumored to be putting the project on hold so that he could pursue both the comic strip adaptation Tintin and the period biopic Lincoln. This information was confirmed by the folks over at MovieWeb, who caught up with producer Walter F. Parkes just last week. It appeared, at least for the time being that the project was dead in the water, at least for the moment.
Then this evening, out of almost pure chance, I was skimming through the pages of Production Weekly, checkout which productions are currently in active development when I ran across an updated listing the The Trial of the Chicago 7. After cross checking some other participants, including writer Aaron Sorkin and Producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald, I deduced that this was the same production. The only odd part was that instead of listing Steven Spielberg or no director at all, the production listed a different director: Paul Greengrass.
Yes, it would appear at least according to this report that not only is the film back in active development, but that United 93 and Bourne Ultimatum director Paul Greengrass is going to be taking over the helm for Mr. Spielberg.
As you may or may not remember, this is a project that Spielberg was working on for quite a while just after he finished work on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. In an interview back in February, Vanity Fair's Jim Windolf visited Spielberg at his Amblin Entertainment office, during which he spied some early production work on Chicago 7:
My glance strays to a side table, where headshots of actors under consideration for his likely next directing project, Chicago 7—about the conspiracy trial that grew out of protests at the 1968 Democratic convention—lie on the surface. Among them I spy Will Smith, Taye Diggs, Adam Arkin, and Kevin Spacey; Sacha Baron Cohen (as Abbie Hoffman) and Philip Seymour Hoffman (as William Kunstler) are also linked to the project, which has a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin.
That said, it would be easy to assume that the pre-production could have been moving along, but reportedly script delays have kept it off of Mr. Spielberg's schedule since early in the spring. As for Greengrass, he is currently finishing up post production on the espionage thriller Green Zone, which stars Matt Damon. That is due out sometime in 2009. As well, Greengrass has been courted by Universal to work on a fourth film in the Bourne franchise, but no hard details have been ironed out yet.
The replacement of Spielberg with Paul Greengrass seems like a logical one, at least from the standpoint of scheduling. Greengrass appears to have a little bit more time, as he is already in post-production on his 2009 film with no other immediate projects to speak of, whereas Spielberg has a full boat. And of course, it being the weekend and all, it is going to be hard for us to get any confirmation on this — but don't be surprised if you see a story in Variety sometime next week announcing Paul Greengrass as the new director of The Trial of the Chicago 7.
Also, for those not completely familiar with the project, here is the official synopsis:
Based on the 2007 documentary "Chicago 10," by Brett Morgen. At the 1968 Democratic Convention, protesters, denied permits for demonstrations, repeatedly clashed with the Chicago Police Department, who waged a week-long terror campaign that resulted in riots witnessedlive by a television audience of over 50 million. The events had a polarizing effect on the country. Needing to find a scapegoat for the riots, theGovernment held eight of the most vocal activists accountable for the violence and brought them to trial a year later. The defendants representeda broad cross-section of the anti-war movement, from counter-culture icons Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin to renowned pacifist David Dellinger.Seven of the defendants were represented by Leonard Weinglass and famed liberal attorney William Kunstler, who went head-to-head withprosecution attorney Thomas Foran. The eighth defendant, Bobby Seale, co-chair of the Black Panther Party, insisted on defending himself andwas bound, gagged and handcuffed to his chair by Judge Julius Hoffman. From the start, the trial was a circus with the eight defendants on acollision course with the governmental authority.


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There are some things that, as per IRS rues, an S-corp can't do (you'll find this in the instructions for form 2553 S-Corp election)
SO, the BASIC answer just from a legal perspective is that it's actually a prohibited ownership
The Company I am buying 10% ownership into is an LLC only
And that, from a tax standpoint, may not matter, anyway
as your s-corp is a passthrough (everything flows to your personal 1040 as you know)
So, I should pay for the 10% ownership of the Company through me personally, not through my company.
Only C-corps and IRRevocable trusts have their own tax rates and brackets, and therefore pay taxes at a differential to their owners
then I will just receive a K-1
S-corps, (through that K-1), partnerships, LLCs that aren't s-corp elected and Sole proprietorships ... there's not tax differential... it's you
THe LLC membership will give you the same asset protection from liabilities, debts lawsuits, etc as the s-corp does
so, since both are passthroughs ... it all ends up on the 1040
I guess I was hoping I could run everything through my company & take advantage of not paying self employment tax
Hte only difference at all (and it may be negligible) ... beat me to it
depending on the number that IS the only difference
since it's an LLC, you CAN do it
Give me a Summary. How should I go about paying for the 10% ownership in your opinion
Thats a financial question .... IF you think it's a sure thing and you can get favorable financing, you're real return WILL always be maximized
but y the amse token ... if it loses money, the leverage maximizes the loss
The part that saves you the SE tax is having the S-corp being a 10$ member in the LLC (thats a titling issue)
but since everything flows through to you which every way gives you the best interest rate (having the S-corp take out a loan or taking it out personally) is what will make the difference in your net return ... it all flows to yur botXXXXX XXXXXne
sorry to keep this lingering on. Which ever way I go, owning this 10% of the company personally, with personal funds. Or running it through my business
(sorry for the typos) If I invest $1000 and make $10 I make 10$ ... If i invest 100 of loaned money (given that I have to subtract out a little interest cost) my real return is MUCH higher ... (and my loss could be greater) that what leverage does
will not make a difference from a tax standpoint
Yes, you'll just have the llc sell a 10% to either you OR the S-corp
that's right OTHER than saving some on SELF employment tax .... that extra cash flow that comes in from the LLC will reasonable be all dividend
if nyou inveswt personally, it's self employment income ... the questions is, how much does than really save you
that is the question. But I still have to pay myself a reasonable salary with the s-corp election.
Right, but that salary's already there ... and when your s-corp makes other investments, especially if you don't have management responsibilities there... that's all just investment income (no reason to raise you salary)
It appears I will put the 10% ownership under me personally, outside my company?
I think the opposite....
If the S- corp makes an invest in the c-corp ... then
the extra money that flows through to you as an owner of the S-corp is dividend
sorry ... S-Corp invests in LLC
that doesn't require that you raise your salary - which would require more SS (both side owner and employee) it is just extra investment income flowing into the s-corp and to you as dividends
so SE tax on dividends
If you become a 10% member in the LLC, that's all self employment income off the K-1
I run QB now. How will the IRS view the Distribution from the investment & not see it as company growth?
investment income
your s-corp have made an investment in another company
so I will have to make a new list in the chart of accounts as "Investment Income"?
question: Is there ny expectation of you in being this member or is it all just pure investment
any responsibilities in the LLC?
Purely a silent Partner, No managing responsibilities. & how do I Get the Money out of QB?
as for as what Account for the Investment
think of it this way ... If your s-corp went out and bought a bond that paid 4% interest, that's just extra income to the company... investment income
there's will be an asset ("ownership interest in XYZ")
and there will either be OE or ,liability to fund it... and then there will be inestment income9 an income statement acc**t)
Summary time: It will be favorable for me to purchase the 10% of the LLC through my company & run everything through that.
I will receive the distributions quarterly an set up an investment income account
Pro - saving on some amount of self employment tax Con - maybe a little more bookkeeping
Become a member of the LLC Pro - maybe less paperwork, Con - pay self employment tax on that share of income
got it thank you so much
SUre -- good luck with it ... a little legal advice? you might want to ask them about the operating agreement, how you/s-corp will be treated upon dissolution, any voting rights? etc LLCs are very open-ended and need to be as specific as possible in the operating agreement
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IG Markets - Afternoon Thoughts Feb 23
Across Asia, markets are mostly weaker after soft manufacturing and services PMI data out of Europe dampened risk sentiment. This followed on from China's HSBC flash manufacturing PMI number which came in at 49.7, remaining in contractionary territory and highlighting the need for the recently-announced monetary easing. Equity markets globally now seem to have reached an interesting inflection point after having gotten off to a great start to the year. Investors are still hesitant to buy into the global growth story, due in part to persistent concerns about how bad things can go in Europe, and partly due to uncertainty on how China will manage in its attempt to engineer a soft landing.
Japan's Nikkei has once again bucked the trend in the Asian region, gaining 0.2% as exporters strengthen on the back of a weaker yen. Australia briefly poked its head above water this morning, only to get sold off on the back of a deepening political crisis. Kevin Rudd resigned as Foreign Minister and Prime Minister Julia Gillard has called a leadership vote for Monday. Looking at the rest of the region, the Hang Seng is down 0.8%, while the Shanghai is up 03%. US and European markets are facing flat to modest losses at the open.
Greece fears seemed to have receded a touch last night, with global economic data seemingly the overriding driver. However, Dutch Finance Minister Jan Kees de Jager caused a stir by saying he had 'doubts' that Greece could implement the second bailout program. The talk on trading floors today is that once again Germany will stand firm and resist increasing the size of the financial 'firewall', with a spokesman for Angela Merkel suggesting there was no need to increase the size of the ESM. WTI continues to find support after the recent break of the May high and commentary from the Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei , who said, 'No obstacles can stop Iran's nuclear work'. This suggests that tension in the Middle-East will see both WTI and Brent supported, again highlighting that gold is in vogue as a hedge against any future spikes. The rising oil price is a concern, with some analysts feeling another $10 rise in prices could severely crimp global growth.
There were quite a number of earnings reports out today, with some of the well-received releases coming from Insurance Australia Group, Cabcharge and David Jones. IAG's interim net profit was down 10.6% to $144 million, but was well above an expected $110 million after a lower-than-expected $396 million in claims from natural disasters. IAG confirmed its previous insurance margin guidance. DJS' total sales were down 3.1% for the second quarter to $598.5 million, better than the $557 million expected. The company has launched Australia's first ever department store and reaffirmed first-half profit guidance down 15%-20%. We continue to see a number of stocks that have been smashed recently with poor results expected, but not delivered, bouncing hard.


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Keeping up with the legion of Android versions isn't easy, as Google is constantly improving its mobile OS to add new features and streamline existing ones. Ice Cream Sandwich (Android version 4.0) was the best yet, expanding on Honeycomb (version 3.0 – a tablet-only OS) and bringing it to smartphones, which were still stuck on Android Gingerbread (v 2.3). If nothing else, all these different versions certainly make us hungry for sugar-filled treats...
Now comes Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the next increment in Google's OS. Jelly Bean aims to strengthen Ice Cream Sandwich's already solid foundations, ensuring any rough bits are smoothed out for both smartphones and tablets, rather than bolting on tons of extra bits. With that in mind, we installed Jelly Bean onto our test Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone and gave it a whirl.
First impressions
Our Galaxy Nexus phone took around 28 seconds to boot up with Android Jelly Bean installed, shaving a few seconds off the previous boot-up time with Android Ice Cream Sandwich. First impressions are that not much has changed, at least on the surface. The lock screen features the usual padlock icon, which you can either drag right to unlock the phone, left to immediately open the camera app, or up to access the new Google Now feature (more on this later).
You can also unlock the phone using various security methods, including the innovative 'Face Unlock' introduced in Ice Cream Sandwich. This uses a front-facing camera to detect your features and ensure it's really you trying to access the phone. We discovered that you could unlock phones using a photo instead of a real face, raising security concerns, but Jelly Bean gives you the option of blink confirmation – now you need to blink once to prove you're real. Enterprising thieves will have to secure a video of their victim to get around it now – although the blink detection is a little hit-and-miss, failing to pick it up at times.
The five Android Jelly Bean desktops look the same as before, with the same excellent range of widgets to populate them with, alongside the usual live wallpapers. Press and hold the Home button and you get another shortcut to Google Now, but that's the only obvious cosmetic change.
It's only when you start flicking around through the desktops and menus that you realise Google's clever tech gurus have been tinkering behind the scenes. Flicking between desktops is a silky smooth action, finally comparable to navigating through Apple's iOS, and we noticed no lag or stuttering when browsing through Jelly Bean's menus – something we almost always see when reviewing Android devices.
The notifications bar has also been tweaked a little, and we love it even more than ever. For a start, you can now expand or shrink notifications by dragging them up and down using two fingers. This allows you to preview an email, read a full text, or access handy 'call back' and 'message' buttons for missed call notifications. Photos you take will appear here too, with a nifty 'share' button that attaches them to an email or text, or gives you quick links to Google+ and Picasa (plus any social networks you've added).
Widgety goodness
Sticking widgets on your desktop could be a real pain on earlier versions, particularly if your desktops were cluttered with apps and other widgets already. Thankfully Jelly Bean makes things easier by shifting things out of the way to make room for a new widget. Select the widget you wish to add and hold it over a desktop, and your shortcuts and other clutter will shift about until there's enough space.
If you're still struggling for space, you can also resize widgets by pressing and holding on them until four blue dots appear, one on each side. Dragging a side will also automatically reposition any other stuff that gets in the way. We've already seen these features on LG's Optimus 4X HD smartphone, but now all Android mobiles will take advantage of flexible widgets, providing they get the Jelly Bean upgrade.
Call me
Get a phone call and a screen similar to the lock screen pops up, showing you the caller ID. A circular icon sits in the centre of the screen, and you can either drag it to the left to decline, to the right to answer, or to the top to respond with one of four pre-set text messages (all along the lines of 'I'm busy, call me later/I'll call you later').
Google Now
Google Now is the big new feature in Jelly Bean, a smart service that aims to deliver important and useful information to you when you need it most. It works by displaying a number of cards, stacked in priority order, based on your current location and previous actions. For instance, you can set up traffic alerts, calendar alerts and weather updates, and Google Now can also feed you news on your favourite sports team.
At the moment it basically looks like a simple information hub, and needs more in-depth functionality to truly shine. We're hoping that future updates will boost Google Now and make it a worthy tool.
The verdict
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is currently only available for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the Asus Nexus 7 tablet, Samsung's Galaxy S smartphones and the Motorola Xoom 2. We're hoping Jelly Bean hits more Android devices soon, as it's a smooth and successful spit-shine to an already excellent OS.


text: While doing publicity for Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, Dustin Hoffman started going off about topics that don't seem to mesh with the movie's G rating. He discussed how to teach kids about sex and even asked a female reporter how often she thinks about doing it. Here's a snippet of his insights into what he would be like if he were a woman: "One of the things I always used to say is that if I had a vagina, I would have been much more selective. But this thing called a penis is like taking a dog for a walk." We don't really get what he means, but we do know that Dustin's penis also tried to play matchmaker for his son — he apparently tried to hook him up with costar Natalie Portman. Dads can be sooooo annoying! [Sydney Morning Herald]


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Though most of us loathe to admit it, the Australian summer is more tolerable, shorter even, with the cooling vents of an air-conditioner. Despite a variety of stereotypes bouncing around the internet, yes, we do sweat; we feel the heat and swelter as much as anyone else, eager to escape the often vicious December days leading up to Christmas, brows lined with perspiration. If you're an air-con fan, you're probably aware there are a few things you can do to keep your balmy best friend in the best repair possible, to save any unexpected breakdowns. Take it from an Aussie, you don't want a faithful unit to struggle against the elements and fail on the hottest day of the year.
Power Down
Make sure the unit is turned off. We don't want you crispifying for the want of cool air, so switch the condenser and evaporator assembly to the off swatch to save yourself complications…Some of them are very painful and expensive!
The Evaporator
Note, this component is not always accessible. If you can locate and clean the evaporator, make sure to do so annually; but how do you distinguish whether you can access it or not, and what does it look like? If the foil wrapped insulation is located in the plenum at the front, you might have a shot at it, if however it is encased in a sealed box, don't bother. Every model is different, from the no-label alternatives to the full costed editions, cleaning the evaporator may demand a little extra research on your part (sorry, we can't lay out everything for you). Contact your manufacturer for instructions and try to follow them to a tee, for it can be considerably harmful to your unit if you try and force it open.
The Condenser
Most air conditioning units lodge their condensers externally, located next to or under the house, depending on how many storeys the unit or units service. Gratefully, the sound from the condenser is minimal and since it's outdoors, you probably won hear it all; unfortunately, the condenser can be assaulted by natural debris, including leaves, lawn scapes and dust, affecting the progress of the condenser fan as it moves across the coil. On the intake side, check the rotation spectrum of the air as it moves in the coil before turning it off, and cleanse with a commercial grade specialised cleaner.
The Fans
Fans are the bread and butter of any cooling system, as loose or damaged blades cause many malfunctions that can be otherwise fixed within a few moments. Simply open the cabinet and check each fan, wiping the dust and dirt of everyday life away with a micro-fibre cloth and tighten the offending loose screw with an Allen wrench. Since you have the hutch open, give everything a bit of a tightening.
Do you have any handy tips to share with your fellow readers? Let us know in the comments below and stay safe this summer!


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The Journey to Jordan
The Noahs Arch of Nationalities
So emad, the kind lad at penguin helps organise out way to petra in jordan! As go my luck! Life is easy.
He contacted his mate, organised a cheap pickup at the other end...and away we were. So grabed a service taxi, which was filled with 3 Americans...2 Girls (Lilly and Julia) and 1 Guy (shane)...Shane had picked the 2 girls up on the Nile.
The journey to Nueiba was full of conversation, but it come down to the matter that all of us were setting out for Petra. I mentioned our pre arranged cabs, sounded like an idea, and it started to look like the costs were coming down :-)
On arrival to Nueiba, we walked into the waiting station, and boy, did i feel like a fish out of water. There was Shane, the 2 American Girls, and us 2 Aussies. Everyone was male & ARAB! We certainly felt like we had too heads. So the 2 hour wait was fun! Shane got speaking to local arabs who were asking whether we were available to be there 2nd or 3rd wives. He then found out that in order to be classified a Heram, he needed 5 wives not 4. Luck held out for him, 2 spanish girls sort solace from the glares of the Arabs!
We were shepparded to the safety of the boat, and managed to seek out an fairly comfortable place, upon which all out passports were collected, and we started to fret!
Upon arrival to Aquaba, we were still worried about our passports, waiting until everyone else had cleared passport control, Kris & I and the 2 Spanish girls had retrieved our passports, just waiting for the Americans.
Anyway, finally on the road to Petra, and to the hotel, where we turned up with 7 and not the original 2, boy did we cause some confusion....
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Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2013
Members present:� David Bee, Curtis Bridges, Karen Crumbaker, Minerva Lee, Val Manning, Gail Meisner, John Rankin, Richard Seaworth, Jon Slutsky, Zach Thode and George Wallace. �Guests:� Matt Makens, Davin Stephens, Wendy White, Laura Grey, Karin Madson and Mike Martin.
Members absent:� Jennifer Bornhoft, Lew Gaiter, Brenda Gimeson, Charles Gindler, LuAnn Goodyear, Debra Herston, George Reed, Mike Salaz and Bill Spencer.
I. �Curtis Bridges called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m.
II. Gail Meisner will be taking minutes.
III. The September 11, 2013 AAB Meeting Minutes were approved.
IV. Wendy White from the Colorado Department of Agriculture presented stats on Colorado Agriculture in a Power Point Presentation.� She may be contacted at email@example.com.
V. Laura Grey talked about the Ag Tourism efforts in Colorado.� Anyone interested in becoming involved may be contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
VI. Matt Makens, 7News Meteorologist, explained the process of predicting weather in Colorado.� �For weather information, contact him at matt@The DenverChannel.com or on his facebook page.
VII. Michael Martin is a new member of the CSU Ag and Resource Economics Department on Agricultural Literacy. ��He talked about the possible changes that will be made to the educational process. ��Refer your questions to Michael.j.Martin@colorado state.edu
VIII. Larimer County Assessor, Davin Stephens, explained the process of Agricultural Tax Classification system.�
IX. Terry Gilbert distributed a schedule for the upcoming Rural Area Outreach Effort meetings. ��Please try to attend one of the meetings in your area.
X. Val Manning gave a report on the LC Fair booth.� �It was very successful in the new location.
XI. Gail Meisner suggested that the number of presenters at the AAB meetings be limited to two in order to have more time for members to engage in discussions on important Ag issues.
XII. Brenda Gimeson sent word that the webpage will be updated and members will be contacted to take a group photograph for the webpage.
XIII. Concerns about the Open Burning Ordinance Changes were briefly discussed and it was decided to ask the Commissioners to table a decision until the Board is able to make recommendations.
XIV. Announcement:� Val Manning will be holding Herding trials and a chili cook-off at her farm on September 28 & 29 beginning at 10 a.m.
XV. Suggested meeting topics for next month:� Poudre Valley REA, Fire Chief and Representative, Randy Fischer.
XVI. The meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.


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It's not often a whole island comes up for sale in the Bahamas, let alone one with substantial cliffs, deep-water moorings and some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Great Whale Cay, 30 minutes by boat from Nassau, is for sale for $80 million (£50 million) with Savills and has the potential to become an exclusive retreat similar to Richard Branson's Necker Island, or the millionaires' paradise Mustique.
The 850-acre L-shaped island belonged to "Joe" Carstairs, heiress of the Standard Oil fortune, and was visited by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in the Forties. There are historic buildings (Great house, lighthouse, and church), rare flora and fauna and watersports and diving. But what makes it such a rare and valuable opportunity, according to Giles Gale of estate agency Savills, is the private paved airstrip. "It is unlikely that permission would be granted for the creation of a new airstrip these days," he says.
It was bought in the Nineties by a family-owned Bahamian registered corporation, which has spent the past decade buying back plots of land that were sold off by the Carstairs family in the Seventies. The island is sold with outline planning consent to develop the land into a luxury private island resort, with commercially operated airstrip, marina, hotel and resort homes.
The new owner will have full control of the island and own 94 per cent of the land - although there may also be the possibility to purchase smaller parcels of land or the whole thing. "It would make a fantastic Necker-style private retreat but could also be a resort with residences. The key is accessibility - the island is a 50-minute flight from Florida and 10 minutes from Nassau," says Gale.
Since appearing on the market privately last week, there has been a flurry of interest in Great Whale Cay, he says. "$80 million is actually quite cheap on an acre basis," he says. Last year the 350-acre Bell Island, also in the Berry Islands, sold for $70 million.
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September 10th - 11th 2007
The Marmara Hotel, Istanbul / Turkey
I&S Transport 2006 Conference and TRTE 2006 Exhibition ;
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Turkey is located at the crossroads of current and planned intercontinental transportation routes which are suitable for container and intermodal transportation and constitutes an important bridge with regard to increasing the effectiveness of these transportation modes.
The transportation corridors that pass through Turkey and connect Europe to Caspian Sea, form the backbone of Eurasian transportation both in terms of passenger and cargo transportation and energy transportation.
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Şerafettin Deniz - TCDD External Affairs Department Head
Gülsün Erkul - First Secretary of the Department of Energy of the Ministery of Foreign Affairs the Republic of Turkey
Cemalettin Şevli - Manager of İstanbul Regional Office of Undersecretary of Maritime Affairs
Haydar Özkan - IRU Middle East Permenant Representative
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Kristin Cavallari is Leathery and Other News
- Mel Gibson's ex filed a restraining order first. [Popeater]
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- Ashley Greene in a tank top. [Hollywood Tuna]
- Who wants to see Avril Lavigne's bra? [Popoholic]
- Kelly Brook's underwear matches her dress. Marry me? [IDLYITW]
- Robert Pattinson is Morrissey now. [The Fab Life]
- Olivia Munn thinks she wasn't hired for The Daily Show because she's a woman. [Just Jared]
- Eminem doing the Top 10 on Letterman? Yeesh. [StarPulse]
- Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have an open marriage. If open means, "you stay in that basement while I bang dudes." [Celebslam]
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´Friends of Syria´ conference in Turkey ends with list of declarations, few concrete decisions (HA´ARETZ NEWS) By Zvi Bar´el 04/02/12)
Source: http://www.haaretz.com/news/middle-east/friends-of-syria-conference-in-turkey-ends-with-list-of-declarations-few-concrete-decisions-1.421990
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The Friends of Syria group wrapped up its second conference in Istanbul with a list of recommendations and declarations, but with few concrete decisions.
Representatives of the 70-plus nations comprising the group decided to recognize the Syrian National Council, the largest opposition body, as a legitimate representative of the Syrian people and the opposition as a whole. However, the group did not recognize the National Council as the only organization that could serve as a temporary government, much to the chagrin of National Council head Burhan Ghalioun.
Among the 27 resolutions contained in the Friends of Syria declaration are clauses stating that the member nations will provide financial support for opposition activities. Member nations in the gulf have already pledged tens of millions of dollars in support, to assist the opposition in paying salaries for soldiers and officers that defected from the Syrian Army, as well as to create a stable economic foundation for continuing opposition efforts.
However the nations that attended the conference stopped short of supplying the opposition with arms, with a general declaration claiming that every member nation should do everything in its power to support the political activities of the opposition and to help bring about a regime change in Syria.
The council also called for putting a halt to all support for the Syrian government, with an emphasis on weapons and ammunitions. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed that Turkey stopped an Iranian shipment carrying Turkish chemicals to Syria. When asked for an explanation, Iran claimed that the chemicals being shipped to Syria were for agricultural purposes. Edrogan said in response: But we know that it is possible to make chemical weapons out of materials meant for agriculture. Edrogan declared that he will not join in any plans to continue supporting Bashar Assad, though he did not offer any plan of action to displace the Syrian leader.
The nations attending the conference also decided to create a fund for the rehabilitation of Syria, to act if and when a regime-hange in Syria was to take place. Germany and the United Arab Emirates will lead theses efforts.
However, the declaration by the Friends of Syria, which excludes Russia, China, and Iran, did not include any calls for Assad to step down, nor any kind of timeframe for future activity. The declaration includes hints of further sanctions that could be placed on Syria, if it does not quickly adopt UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annans six-point plan, the focus of which is a proposed two-hour daily ceasefire to allow for civilians to receive basic goods and aid. However, the Syrian government has already stated that it will not be the first one to lay down arms, and does not seem to be bothered by the criticism by the Friends of Syria group; by Saturday night, nearly 60 people were killed as a result of the conflict.
The Istanbul conference is an important step in yet another attempt to bring the Syrian issue before the Security Council, or at least presents an alternative for international action outside of a UN framework. The effectiveness of this alternative still needs to be proven, after Annan presented a report to the UN on Monday containing the findings of his visit to Syria. However, the failure of the Friends of Syria to produce a timetable for upcoming steps illustrates a lack of consensus between the friends themselves, as well as a lack of consensus between the Friends of Syria and Syrian opposition groups as to the steps necessary to force Assad into changing his policy, or more accurately, forcing him to step down. (© Copyright 2012 Ha´aretz 04/02/12)
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Quiraing, circuit via summit
The spectacular Quiraing gives a classic hill-walk. This circuit heads out above the escarpment and returns along its base.
Mix of steep heather slopes and good paths
Public Transport
Go Skye runs seasonal shuttle from Portree, nearest service bus stop 3km at Brogaig, Staffin (Bus 57).
Summit of the minor road between Staffin and Uig.
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Cheap Champagne for Wedding Toasts
Finding a cheap Champagne for your wedding toasts can be an important step in controlling the rapidly escalating costs of your wedding reception. If you are even a bit traditional in terms of weddings then the toast portion of the evening is critical and is usually accompanied by a Champagne or sparkling wine to help lift the celebratory spirit of the event.
Planning for this part of the eventing is often the source of a lot of stress because of money. Even cheap Champagne is gonna cost you $35 and up easily, per bottle. If you've got a lot of guests, this can add up quick. Well the good news is, truth be told, unless you've got a lot of snooty friends and family who will turn up their nose at anything less than Cristal, most people don't give a second thought to what exactly is in their glass, they are just happy to be celebrating with you and thrilled to have a glass of bubbly placed in their hand.
This fact makes this a bit easier on you. It opens the door to lots of options that will still supply your guests with a flowing supply of delicious bubbly while keeping your total cost down.
So What Are the Options for Cheap Champagne for Wedding Toasts?
California and Washington Sparkling Wines: One of the most available and affordable options is sparkling wine from California or Washington. Dozens (hundreds?) of producers now make oceans of sparkling wine in the golden state and its northern neighbors and some of it is quite good. Yes, there are expensive options, but there are many very acceptable and palatable options that are quite cheap. For example, there are many options under $20 a bottle from producers like Chateau Ste. Michelle, Schramsberg and others. All of these are perfectly fine for a festive toast. If you want to splurge a bit more, the next tier sparkling wines can still be under $30 and compare favorably with many Champagnes.
Prosecco and other Italian Bubbly: Prosecco is almost as popular now as Merlot was 10 years ago! A couple decades ago almost no one talked about this sparkling wine from Italy, but now its all over the place. The great thing about Prosecco is that it is usually downright dirt cheap! You can find the best examples for well under $25 and many are closer to $10. They tend to be lighter in body, less doughy and yeasty, than Champagne and many other Champagne-styled sparkling wines. But thats a good thing. They are a great thirst quencher, they are refreshing, and they go well with just about any appetizers or finger foods your guests are snacking on. Note that they come in two basic styles. Frizzante wines are the traditional, only slightly sparkling wines, while Spumante wines have more gas pressure, meaning they have a richer mousse, more like a Champagne. Most Prosecco are dry or very close to dry but there are some that have a bit of sweetness to them, so taste a few and find what you like.
Sparkling Burgundy: One sparkling wine that isn't well known is sparkling wine from Burgundy in France, often called Cremant de Bourgogne. These are made from the same grapes that make most of Champagne, Pinot Noir (yes, there are red grapes in Champagne) and Chardonnay. They are usually under $20 for most examples and can be outstanding Champagne substitutes. Most wine shops and markets now have one or two options.
Sparkling Loire Valley Wines: One of my favorite sparkling wine options are the sparkling wines from the Loire Valley of France. My favorites are those made from Chenin Blanc, particularly those from the village of Vouvray. You can find several examples of these in marketplace nowadays and they are great values. Most are a bit fruitier and lighter than Champagne but can have a wonderful, silky texture. Even the very best (the Vouvray Petillant from Domaine Huet) is under $25 and you can find examples around $10. Some are dry and some are slightly sweet so taste around and find what suites your taste best.
Others: There are slews of other sparkling wines from around the world. An important one to check for is Cava from Spain. While some of the cheapest ones can be swill, some are incredible values. For example, the Cristallino Brut and Extra Dry Cavas are widely available (every Whole Foods around here has butt-loads of them!) and are downright cheap. They are generally well under $10 (around $7.99 for the most part) and they are nothing to be ashamed of. They are full in flavor and very tasty. There are tons of other options from France, Spain, Italy, even Germany and beyond, so be on the lookout.
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The Collection consists of a mix of 26 restaurants and retail outlets and is the first retail complex on the island. The Collection features food and beverage options from both regional and international cuisine, while everyday shopping needs are catered for by a supermarket, as well as other conveniences such as a pharmacy, hairdressing and nail salon, banking facilities and gift shops. With a total of 6,000 sqm of leasable space, The Collection features architecture inspired by old-world Mediterranean villages, with terraces, courtyards and piazzas with the picturesque Saadiyat Beach as its backdrop, The Collection holds an enviable location adjacent to The Residences at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, which consists of a prestigious collection of 32 exclusive villas and 259 apartments. The retail area is also connected to the resort's luxurious hotel, which features 377 stunning rooms, fine-dining restaurants, a beach club, and the Iridium Spa.
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properly set guides the proper distance from the reel seat, and
along the length of the blank, it is necessary to set the rod (with
the correct reel) in a static stand. Temporarily attach the guides
to the blank and stress the blank with a weight running from the
reel through the tip top. This isn't hard to do: a piece of
PVC pipe set in a standard vice will suffice.
sufficient weight to the rod blank to fully depress the blank in
a smooth arc. The guides should be placed so that 1) at no
point does the line touch the blank and 2) the number and spacing
of the guides (as well as their ring size and design) allow the
line to as closely as possible follow the contour of the blank while
it is under stress.
To temporarily attach the guides, I've found that rolling slices
of surgical tubing down the blank and sliding the guide feet under
the slices allows me to reposition the guides easily. The surgical
tubing leaves no marring on the blank, nor does it leave behind
any sticky residue associated with tape or various "glue-on"
guide placement aids.
the guides have been placed, a thin indelible marking pen can be
used to mark the beginning and ending points for underwraps, which
usually look best when they are set an equal distance from the end
of the guide foot. What does that mean? A large guide will
have a longer guide foot than a smaller guide. Pick a distance (a
good millimeter ruler is a good idea at this point), then measure
the distance from the end of the guide foot an acceptable distance
(whatever looks right to you) and keep the same distance from the
foot of the guide feet along the entire set of guides.
After setting the reel seat and doing any overwraps on ferruled
blanks, whip the blank from side to side. A harmonic (sine wave)
will be produced. The point where the sine wave converges to create
the optical illusion of an 'X" is where the first guide should
go; all the rest should be spaced from that point with the exception
of the first (closest to the reel) guide. That guide should be placed
where minimum resistance and minimum touching along the guide liner
is encountered. The next guide toward the tip is the "shooting"
guide. This is the guide that funnels the line most directly along
the axis of the blank toward the tiptop. The objective is
that the line should "shoot through" the tiptop on a cast
with minimal resistance.
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