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Subpart A—General
§102-173.5—What is Internet GOV Domain?
Internet GOV Domain refers to the Internet top-level domain "dot-gov" operated by the General Services Administration for the registration of U.S. government-related domain names. In general, these names reflect the organization names in the Federal Government and non-Federal government entities in the United States. These names are now being used to promote government services and increase the ease of finding these services.
§102-173.10—What is the authority or jurisdiction of the Internet GOV Domain?
Jurisdiction of the Internet GOV (dot-gov) domain was delegated to the General Services Administration in 1997 by the Federal Networking Council with guidance in the form of Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Informational RFC 2146, which can be obtained on the Internet at: http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2146.txt?number=2146.
§102-173.15—What is the scope of this part?
This part addresses the registration of second-level domain names used in the Internet GOV Domain. This registration process assures that the assigned domain names are unique worldwide.
§102-173.20—To whom does this part apply?
This part applies to Federal, State, and local governments, and Native Sovereign Nations. You do not need to register domain names with the General Services Administration if you will be using some other top-level domain registration, such as dot-us, dot-org, or dot-net.
§102-173.25—What definitions apply to this part?
The following definitions apply to this part:
"Domain" is a region of jurisdiction on the Internet for naming assignment. The General Services Administration (GSA) is responsible for registrations in the dot-gov domain.
"Domain name" is a name assigned to an Internet server. This is the name that you request from GSA. Typically, you would apply this name to a domain name server. A domain name locates the organization or other entity on the Internet. The dot gov part of the domain name reflects the purpose of the organization or entity. This part is called the Top-Level Domain name. The Second-Level Domain name to the left of the dot gov maps to a readable version of the Internet address. The Domain Name server has a registry of Internet Protocol (IP) address numbers that relate to the readable text name.
"Domain name server" is the computer that provides pointers from the domain name to the actual computers.
"Dot-gov" refers to domain names ending with a ".gov" suffix. The Internet GOV domain is another way of expressing the collection of dot-gov domain names.
"Native Sovereign Nations (NSN)" are federally recognized tribes.
Subpart B—Registration
§102-173.30—Who may register in the dot-gov domain?
Registration in the dot-gov domain is available to official governmental organizations in the United States including Federal, State, and local governments, and Native Sovereign Nations.
§102-173.35—Who authorizes domain names?
Domain names must be authorized by the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the requesting or sponsoring governmental organization. For Federal departments and agencies, the General Services Administration (GSA) will accept authorization from the CIO of the department or agency. For independent Federal government agencies, boards, and commissions, GSA will accept authorization from the highest-ranking Information Technology Official. For State and local governments, GSA will accept authorization from appropriate State or local officials, see §102-173.40. For Native Sovereign Nations, GSA will only accept authorization from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior. In most cases, GSA will not make determinations on the appropriateness of the selected domain names, but reserves the right to not assign domain names on a case-by-case basis. Non-Federal government domain names must follow the naming conventions described in §§102-173.50 through 102-173.65. For other government entities, CIO's may delegate this authority by notification to GSA.
§102-173.40—Who is my Chief Information Officer (CIO)?
Your Chief Information Officer (CIO) may vary according to the branch of government. For the Federal Government, the General Services Administration (GSA) recognizes the cabinet level CIOs listed at http://www.cio.gov. For States, GSA will accept authorization from the Office of the Governor or highest-ranking Information Technology (IT) official. Other officials include the Mayor (for city or town), County Commissioner (for counties) or highest ranking IT official. Native Sovereign Nations (NSN) must receive authorization from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. CIOs may delegate this authority by notification to GSA.
§102-173.45—Is there a registration charge for domain names?
The General Services Administration (GSA) reserves the right to charge for domain names in order to recover cost of operations. For current registration charges, please visit the GSA web site at http://www.nic.gov. GSA does not currently charge a fee. GSA has the authority to employ a system of collection that includes a one-time setup fee for new registrations, which will not exceed $1000, depending on the level of assistance that may be provided by GSA, and a recurring annual charge that will not exceed $500 for all dot-gov domains. The fees are based on anticipated costs for operating the registration service.
§102-173.50—What is the naming convention for States?
(a) To register any second-level domain within dot-gov, State government entities must register the full State name or clearly indicate the State postal code within the name. Examples of acceptable names include virginia.gov, tennesseeanytime.gov, wa.gov, nmparks.gov, mysc.gov, emaryland.gov, and ne-taxes.gov. However—
(1) Use of the State postal code should not be embedded within a single word in a way that obscures the postal code. For example, Indiana (IN) should not register for win.gov, or independence.gov; and
(2) Where potential conflicts arise between postal codes and existing domain names, States are encouraged to register URLs that contain the full State name.
(b) There is no limit to the number of domain names for which a State may register.
(c) States are encouraged to make second-level domains available for third-level registration by local governments and State Government departments and programs. For example, the State of North Carolina could register NC.GOV as a second-level domain and develop a system of registration for their local governments. The State would be free to develop policy on how the local government should be registered under NC.GOV. One possibility might be to spell out the city, thus Raleigh.NC.gov could be a resulting domain name.
§102-173.55—What is the naming convention for Cities and Townships?
(a) To register any second-level domain within dot-gov, City (town) governments must register the domain name with the city (town) name or abbreviation, and clear reference to the State in which the city (town) is located. However—
(1) Use of the State postal code should not be embedded within a single word in a way that obscures the postal code; and
(2) Inclusion of the word city or town within the domain name is optional and may be used at the discretion of the local government.
(1) The preferred format for city governments is to denote the State postal code after the city name, optionally separated by a dash. Examples of preferred domain names include—
(i) Chicago-il.gov;
(ii) Cityofcharleston-sc.gov;
(iii) Charleston-wv.gov;
(iv) Townofdumfries-va.gov; and
(v) Detroitmi.gov.
(2) GSA reserves the right to make exceptions to the naming conventions described in this subpart on a case-by-case basis in unique and compelling cases.
(c) If third-level domain naming is used, GSA reserves the right to offer exceptions to the third-level domain naming conventions described in this section on a case-by-case basis in unique and compelling cases.
§102-173.60—What is the naming convention for Counties or Parishes?
(a) To register any second-level domain within dot-gov, County or Parish governments must register the County's or Parish's name or abbreviation, the word "county" or "parish" (because many counties have the same name as cities within the same State), and a reference to the State in which the county or parish is located. However, the use of the State postal code should not be embedded within a single word in a way that obscures the postal code.
(b) The preferred format for county or parish governments is to denote the State postal code after the county or parish, optionally separated by a dash. Examples of preferred domain names include—
(1) Richmondcounty-ga.gov;
(2) Pwc-county-va.gov; and
(3) Countyofdorchestor-sc.gov.
(c) If third-level domain naming is available from the State government, counties or parishes are encouraged to register for a domain name under a State's registered second-level (e.g., richmondcounty.ga.gov).
§102-173.65—What is the naming convention for Native Sovereign Nations?
To register any second-level domain in dot-gov, Native Sovereign Nations (NSN) may register any second-level domain name provided that it contains the registering NSN name followed by a suffix of "-NSN.gov" (case insensitive).
§102-173.70—Where do I register my dot-gov domain name?
Registration is an online process at the General Services Administration's web site at http://www.nic.gov. At the Network Information Site, you will find the instructions and online registration forms for registering your domain name. To register your domain name you will need to provide information such as your desired domain name, sponsoring organization, points of contact, and at least two name server addresses.
§102-173.75—How long does the process take?
The process can be completed within 48 hours if all information received is complete and accurate. Most requests take up to thirty (30) days because the registrar is waiting for Chief Information Officer (CIO) approval.
§102-173.80—How will I know if my request is approved?
A registration confirmation notice is sent within one business day after you register your domain name, informing you that your registration information was received. If all of your information is accurate and complete, a second notice will be sent to you within one business day, informing you that all of your information is in order. If you are ineligible, or if the information provided is incorrect or incomplete, your registration will be rejected and a notice will be sent to you stating the reason for rejection. Registration requests will be activated within two business days after receiving valid authorization from the appropriate Chief Information Officer (CIO). Once your domain name has been activated, a notice will be sent to you.
§102-173.85—How long will my application be held, pending approval by the Chief Information Officer (CIO)?
Registrations will be held in reserve status for sixty (60) days pending Chief Information Officer (CIO) authorization from your sponsoring organization.
§102-173.90—Are there any special restrictions on the use and registration of canonical, or category names like recreation.gov?
Yes, canonical names registration request must provide access coverage for the areas conveyed by the name. So the URL recreation.gov would not be approved for the state of Maryland, but the URL recreationMD.gov would be approved if it provides statewide coverage. The logic of the names adds value to the dot gov domain. GSA reserves the right deny use of canonical names that do not provide appropriate coverage and to arbitrate these issues.
§102-173.95—Are there any restrictions on the use of the dot-gov domain name?
The General Services Administration approves domain names for a specific term of time, generally two years unless otherwise stated, and under conditions of use. General conditions of registration and are posted at the registration web site at http://www.nic.gov and may be modified over time. Organizations that operate web sites that are not in compliance with the conditions of use may have their domain name terminated.


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Founded in 2002 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico's most LGBT-friendly resort town, Casa Cupula is the finest luxury boutique hotel in the Zona Romantica. In 15 years Casa Cupula has grown from a small guesthouse to an 18-room hotel with a worldwide reputation for sophisticated luxury and relaxing hospitality. This indulgent hilltop retreat overlooking Banderas Bay is close to everything but secluded and private. An anchor of Vallarta's LGBT community, Casa Cupula's friendly staff embrace each guest as a friend, no matter who you are or where you come from. There's something for everyone, whether it's a romantic private anniversary dinner for two, or a high-energy DJ pool party.
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Enjoy a truly indulgent vacation in our largest and most fabulous suite. A mid-century modern masterpiece, the two-story Penthouse Suite features a loft-style bedroom, 500-square-foot private rooftop terrace with infinity dipping pool, gas BBQ, outdoor shower and Jacuzzi, and breathtaking views of Banderas Bay.
Other highlights include a full kitchen, home theater system with surround sound and 60" LED TV, washer/dryer and queen sleeper sofa. The spectacular bath features a shower for two, custom poured concrete double vanity and standalone modern ecological waterless urinal.
*Suites are triple occupancy and can accommodate a 4th person at an additional fee.Learn More
Sayuri Suite
1100+ sq ft3 guests
Our most requested suite, the sophisticated one-bedroom Sayuri Suite has a great room opening onto a spacious private oceanview terrace with a heated dipping pool. Indoors, this suite has a loft-style bedroom with a king bed, a large bathroom with double vanity, shower tower and Jacuzzi, a living room with 42" LCD TV home theater and queen sleeper sofa; dining area with breakfast bar and fully-equipped kitchenette.
Other features of this 1,100-square-foot suite, which has been featured in Costa Vallarta Luxury Living magazine, include a comfortable work desk, washer/dryer, and an ecological waterless sculpted urinal.
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*The Sayuri Suite is the only suite in its rate class. Hence a confirmed reservation will confirm your stay in this suite. Suites are triple occupancy and can accommodate a 4th person at an additional fee.
Cupula Suite
600 sq ft 3 guests
Arabian-inspired accents grace this newly renovated suite and the dramatic Cupula dome is lit by a sparkling glass chandelier that hangs over the king size bed. The Cupula Suite boasts elegant wood cabinetry with dark ceramic floors, and hanging pendant lamps that reflect off the rich wood panels. Also referred to as the "Wet Dreams" suite, because of the fun double-headed shower and spa tub that overlook the ocean. Shy guys can close the curtains, but it's more fun if you don't!
The living room features a home theater with an Apple TV and Bluetooth, and there's a wet bar with mini fridge and microwave, great for hosting friends for drinks. Take in some sun on the teak furnished terrace, and enjoy the ocean view from the deck while posting photos of your fun at Casa Cupula for others to envy.
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Milagro Suite
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Our classic Milagro Suite offers the ultimate in tropical luxury with modern amenities. Folding doors open completely to bring the sunshine into the main bedroom and practically double the space of the suite with a private wraparound terrace. Enjoy stunning views of the Banderas Bay from your private jacuzzi while you sip a mango or lime margarita and watch the setting sun.
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Greenbelt Suite
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A uniquely tropical experience awaits you on the Greenbelt Terrace of this suite that overlooks the ocean, and comes complete with a whirlpool tub surrounded by colorful, exotic plants. The Greenbelt Suite has over 800 sq. ft. of living space and can be rented with Room 321 above - connected by a private interior staircase - great for sharing with friends! The loft-style bedroom with king-size bed is separated by huge sliding doors with onyx panels, so the whole space flows together.
A warm, modern Mexican style comforts and calms from the moment you enter. The great room includes a breakfast bar, living room, and kitchenette with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Enjoy a movie on the Home Theater system with 40" LCD screen and surround sound. Have guests over for cocktails or a private dinner, or simply enjoy the tropical breezes and ocean view from the private terrace. There's a pullout full bed for company and laundry ensuite. The bathroom features a shower for two with inlaid stone and hand cut onyx trim and a custom-designed double sink and vanity.
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From our fabulously comfortable Dream Beds to in-room home theaters and minibars, we offer every convenience. Larger than our regular rooms, Vista Rooms also offer private terraces from which you can enjoy an ocean view. In addition to the regular room amenities, Casa Cupula's Vista Rooms also include a king bed, a sitting area with over 600 sq. ft. and a private view terrace. Thoughtful touches like hair dryers, coffee service, huge soft towels and DAMANA bath products will pamper you.
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If available, you will be assigned to your preferred room upon request. However, your reservation cannot guarantee that you will receive a specific room. We will guarantee a room assignment for a fee of $100USD, (this is free for Casa Cupula VIPs).
Our Fabulous Vista King Rooms
Vista King 201 - This room features a poem about two lovers hand painted across the room.
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Modern design, luxurious appointments and attention to detail make Casa Cupula's rooms special. From our fabulously comfortable Dream Beds to in-room stereos and minibars we offer every convenience. Thoughtful touches like hair dryers, huge soft towels and luxurious bath products will pamper you. Each Deluxe Room includes a king bed, and private bath.
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About Specific Room Requests
Room requests are fulfilled first on the basis of VIP Club status, and otherwise on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations can only be confirmed by room class, not by specific room. We can only guarantee that you will receive a room in your booked room class or better.
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The Deluxe Queen Rooms offer an economical yet luxurious way to enjoy Casa Cupula. While a bit cozier than our standard rooms, we guarantee you'll enjoy the garden and fountain views from your covered terrace. From our fabulously comfortable Dream Beds to in-room stereos and minibars we offer thoughtful touches like hair dryers, plush towels and luxurious bath products to pamper you at every turn.
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About Specific Room Requests
Room requests are fulfilled first on the basis of VIP Club status, and otherwise on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations can only be confirmed by room class, not by specific room. We can only guarantee that you will receive a room in your booked room class or better.
Oaxaca Suite
Our beautiful new Oaxaca Suite features the colors of this ancient part of Mexico. Together with nature's amazing sunsets they provide the perfect vacation getaway.
A living area and 42" TV plus wetbar featuring Oaxacan art (alebrijes and pottery) make for a delightful space under the high beams of the Vallarta-style roof. But you'll probably spend more time outside on the huge covered private terrace with an almost 180 degree view.Learn More
Celebrating Mexican Icon Frida Kahlo
Casa Cupula announces the debut of our new Frida Suite, which celebrates the life and art of Mexican icon Frida Kahlo. Her work has been celebrated internationally as emblematic of Mexican national and indigenous traditions, and by feminists for what is seen as its uncompromising depiction of the female experience and form.[1] Frida had both male and female lovers, including a reported affair with Josephine Baker in Paris, and is one of the LGBT community's most beloved heroes.Read More
PV Mayor Arturo Davalos Meets with LGBT Community Members
Last Thursday Casa Cúpula representatives joined dozens of others from the LGBT community in Puerto Vallarta, in a meeting with Mayor Arturo Davalos. The dialogue was to continue a conversation with the community about how to make Puerto Vallarta a better LGBT destination and what we would like the Mayor to address in our neighborhood. Recently, Davalos marched in our Gay Pride parade with hundreds of police, firemen and city workers to show their support of our community.Read More
New Extreme Adventure: Tsunami Boat
For extreme activity lovers, the Tsunami boat will be a must-do in your next visit to Puerto Vallarta. Available from Los Muertos pier (famous gay beach in PV) it's a pure adrenaline experience. The tour includes 3 incredible maneuvers such as:Read More

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Second-quarter profit at temporary employee services firm Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) more than tripled and the company's financial report beat Wall Street's predictions in many categories. With its stock shooting up more than 15% on the news, is now a good time to buy Robert Half's shares, or have investors missed their chance?
Here are four reasons to consider this stock:
- Great earnings reports. Robert Half has been able to surpass analyst's expectations without fail and has done so in all of its last 5 earnings reports. In its most recent report, the company Rob benefited from growth in its technology and finance & accounting units, with strong IT spending across all business sizes during the quarter. Its finance & accounting unit saw demand for consulting, as well as high turnover. And Robert Half's rates rose 5.6% over the year.
- Good dividends. Robert Half pays dividends of 56 cents a share for the year, offering a yield of 2.2%.
- Relatively cheap. Robert Half's price-to-earnings-to-growth ratio of 0.7 (where a PEG of 1.0 is considered fairly priced) means its P/E is low relative to its rapid earnings growth. Robert Half has a P/E of 40.2 and its profit is expected to grow 54.1% in 2012.
- Out-earning its cost of capital. Robert Half is earning more than its cost of capital – and it's improving. It produced positive EVA Momentum, which measures the change in "economic value added" (essentially, profit after deducting capital costs) divided by sales. In the first half 2011, Robert Half's EVA momentum was 3%, based on first six months' 2010 annualized revenue of $3 billion, and EVA that rose from negative $50 million annualizing the first six months of 2010 to $50 million annualizing the first six months of 2011, using an 11% weighted average cost of capital.
One big negative is Robert Half's declining sales, profits and cash. Its revenue fell at an average rate of 1% over the last five years and its net income has plunged at a 23% annual rate over that period. It has no debt but its cash has declined at an 8.4% annual rate from $447 million (2009) to $315 million (2010).
The last five years have been rough for Robert Half but it appears to have turned the corner. At its current valuation, the opportunity cost of avoiding this stock could be significant.
Peter Cohan has no financial interest in the securities mentioned.


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Catalan Picada
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- Servings: makes about 1/4 cup
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Two 1/2-inch-thick baguette slices
- 6 roasted blanched almonds
- 6 roasted hazelnuts
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
How to make this recipe
In a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering. Add the bread and cook over high heat, turning until toasted; cut into small cubes.
Transfer the cubes to a mini food processor. Add the almonds, hazelnuts and garlic and pulse until finely chopped. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the water and process to a paste. Add the parsley and pulse to combine.
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Dear firstname.lastname@example.com,
I'm so glad you wrote to the magazine and expressed your anger and confusion. It must be difficult to have a brother whom you love who chooses to cross-dress. Have you talked at length to him about his need to cross-dress and your aversion to this habit? I have no experience in this field I will not attempt to offer you any explanation. But I would like to share some thoughts on clothing and fashion adopted by various cultures, as well as take a look at the laws recorded in the Book of Deuteronomy.
In Australia, and in most Western nations, we accept slacks and shirts, or suits as clothing suitable for men, but this is not the case in most of the world's nations. As a woman who is half-Maori I offer you the traditional clothing worn by men from various Polynesian nations, for men here wear skirts, either of material or reeds (grass-skirts). Yet these men, as is demonstrated when they engage in the haka before a sporting match, are not cross-dressing, but are wearing those garments which appropriate the qualities demonstrated in battles in which their ancestors were engaged. Men from Arab nations were long flowing robes, which we might consider more fitted to women, but which in fact protect the wearers from the intense heat of the sun. Traditional Japanese clothing for the warrior class and for the wealthy rulers has never fitted our concept of masculine clothing. In earlier periods of history men in England, America and even Australia wore powdered wigs, something upon which fashion would frown nowadays. Fashions change, and we change our clothing to suit our occupations. Currently across the world, those competing in equestrian dressage events, be they men or women, basically wear the same outfits - a practical necessity.
Deuteronomy records regulations by which the infant nation of Israel was governed. To choose just one law, e.g. that contained in your reference to Deuteronomy 22: 5, while ignoring the rest of these laws is unbalanced. Let us look together at other regulations contained in this book: Deuteronomy 21: 18-21 recommends the punishment for a stubborn and rebellious son as stoning by the men of the town. In our society such practise would bring with it the death penalty. Deuteronomy 22; 9 denies farmers the right to plant any two different varieties of grape in the one vineyard, yet we know that this is a practical method of maintaining a longer harvesting season, thereby utilising the available labour force more efficiently. Deuteronomy 22: 20-21prescribes death by stoning for any woman found not to be a virgin at her wedding. Likewise both parties found in adulterous relationships are to be stoned to death. Deuteronomy 23 commences with a list of all those who are denied access to worship in the Temple, and that includes the descendents to the tenth generation of those deemed as sinners. Deuteronomy 20: 14 allows the women, children, livestock and all goods captured in a war to be plundered by the incoming forces, while all men are to be slaughtered. Surely you will see from these brief examples that Deuteronomy's regulations have no credence in today's society.
We who have accepted Jesus as our Saviour are no longer bound by the regulations such as those listed in the Book of Deuteronomy, instead we follow gladly the commands of Christ, to make God the centre of our life and love, and to treat all people as those who are beloved of God. In obedience to Christ we abstain from judging others, for as our Saviour declared at the end of the Sermon on the Mount: Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way as you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Thank you for the blessing with which you ended your letter, it is indeed our hope and assurance that indeed God will have mercy not only on our souls, but also on the souls of all people throughout the world. Thank you taking the time to write of your concerns.


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Commodity Price Responses to Monetary Policy Surprises
Commodity prices are important both as a source of shocks and for the propagation of shocks originating elsewhere in the economy. Many vector autoregression (VAR) studies estimate a gradual response of commodity prices to monetary policy shocks. Exploiting information in high-frequency financial market data, and using the methods of Rigobon and Sack (2004) I find that a 10 basis point surprise change in interest rates causes commodity prices to fall immediately by about 0.5%. This is about two-thirds of the estimated response of the S&P500, and about five times larger than the response in a VAR 12 months after the shock. Metals prices tend to respond more than agricultural commodities. The point estimate for oil prices is similar to other commodities, but is estimated imprecisely.
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- Craine, Roger & Martin, Vance L., 2008. "International monetary policy surprise spillovers," Journal of International Economics, Elsevier, vol. 75(1), pages 180-196, May.
- David H. Romer & Christina D. Romer, 2000. "Federal Reserve Information and the Behavior of Interest Rates," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 90(3), pages 429-457, June.
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- Roberto Rigobon & Brian P. Sack, 2002. "The Impact of Monetary Policy on Asset Prices," NBER Working Papers 8794, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
- Roberto Rigobon & Brian P. Sack, 2002. "The impact of monetary policy on asset prices," Finance and Economics Discussion Series 2002-4, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.).
- Kuttner, Kenneth N., 2001. "Monetary policy surprises and interest rates: Evidence from the Fed funds futures market," Journal of Monetary Economics, Elsevier, vol. 47(3), pages 523-544, June.
- Kenneth N. Kuttner, 2000. "Monetary policy surprises and interest rates: evidence from the Fed funds futures markets," Staff Reports 99, Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
- Christiano, Lawrence J. & Eichenbaum, Martin & Evans, Charles L., 1999. "Monetary policy shocks: What have we learned and to what end?," Handbook of Macroeconomics,in: J. B. Taylor & M. Woodford (ed.), Handbook of Macroeconomics, edition 1, volume 1, chapter 2, pages 65-148 Elsevier.
- Lawrence J. Christiano & Martin Eichenbaum & Charles L. Evans, 1997. "Monetary policy shocks: what have we learned and to what end?," Working Paper Series, Macroeconomic Issues WP-97-18, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
- Lawrence J. Christiano & Martin Eichenbaum & Charles L. Evans, 1998. "Monetary Policy Shocks: What Have We Learned and to What End?," NBER Working Papers 6400, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
- Demiralp, Selva & Jorda, Oscar, 2004. "The Response of Term Rates to Fed Announcements," Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 36(3), pages 387-405, June.
- Dornbusch, Rudiger, 1976. "Expectations and Exchange Rate Dynamics," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 84(6), pages 1161-1176, December.
- Refet S. Gürkaynak & Brian Sack & Eric Swanson, 2005. "The Sensitivity of Long-Term Interest Rates to Economic News: Evidence and Implications for Macroeconomic Models," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 95(1), pages 425-436, March.
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Govt confirms deep-sea exploration consents won't require public hearings
By Pattrick Smellie
Feb 27 (BusinessDesk) – Deep-sea oil exploration resource consent applications won't require public hearings, but will not be automatically ticked through, Environment Minister Amy Adams has announced.
The decision over-rides the objections of environmental groups, who wanted all deep-sea drilling to be notified for public input, but which offshore drillers say would add time and complexity that could stifle a low-risk activity.
However, exploration applications will be treated as "discretionary" rather than "permitted" activities.
Oil and gas explorers seeking to drill production wells would be required to seek resource consents from the Environmental Protection Authority under the new regulations governing the Exclusive Economic Zone, since they would be long-lasting installations and carry higher risks of environmental impact.
"The non-notified discretionary classification is the pragmatic option for exploratory drilling, and will provide a level of regulation proportionate to its effects," Adams said in a statement. "The classification will provide effective oversight and environmental safeguards without burdening industry with excessive costs and timeframes."
As a distant location with relatively small amounts of offshore oil and gas exploration, explorers must book their high-cost drilling rigs in available "windows" of time, which could easily be disrupted by the potential unpredictability of consenting processes.
Exploratory drilling generally lasts only a matter of weeks.
"The EPA will fully assess the effects of the activity on the environment and existing interests," said Adams. "If a marine consent is granted, the EPA can impose such conditions as it thinks necessary to properly manage any adverse effects of the activity.
"Obtaining a marine consent to drill an exploratory well does not give the consent holder the right to begin producing oil or gas."
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Bob Bradley earned $400,000 bonus in World Cup year
CHICAGO (AP) – Bob Bradley earned a $400,000 bonus during the year when the U.S. reached the second round of the 2010 World Cup, raising his compensation for the 12-month period to $941,792.
The U.S. Soccer Federation's tax return for the year ending last March 31 showed Bradley with $515,647 in base compensation, $7,350 in deferred compensation and $18,795 in nontaxable benefits.
Bradley's team reached the second round of the 2010 World Cup, where it lost to Ghana. He was fired as U.S. coach last summer and replaced by Jurgen Klinsmann, who has been given a base salary of $2.5 million. Bradley then was hired to coach Egypt's national team.
The tax return, dated Jan. 31, lists the incomes for several national team players from the USSF: captain Carlos Bocanegra ($347,583), Michael Bradley ($345,782), Landon Donovan ($342,989) and Tim Howard ($339,388).
Women's coach Pia Sundhage was not listed among the highest-10 compensated employees.
The USSF spent roughly $4.48 million of its money to fund its failed World Cup bid.
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SB: Is Jimmer a good fit for the Jazz?
01/28/2014 11:20amThe Utah Jazz played the Sacramento Kings Monday, and Jimmer made his visit again. In 19 minutes of play Jimmer scored 8 points. But with his diminished role with the Kings, the question remains: Is Jimmer a good fit for the Jazz? If not, what team is the best fit for him to shine in the NBA?
The overshadowed giant in the middle for the Jazz
01/28/2014 11:30amDerrick Favors had another night where he put up 17 points and 12 rebounds yet the story will be focused on someone else.
Fredette finds growing role in Sacramento
01/28/2014 12:48pmSacramento Kings guard Jimmer Fredette has found a growing role with the team.
Jazz Beat 1-28: Jimmer returns as the Jazz beat the Kings
01/28/2014 6:06pmOn today's podcast we recap the Jazz win over the Kings (and Jimmer's return), and the impact Jeremy Evans has on the team. We also talk about past draft picks and the potential for the Jazz to improve.


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PSA Asks: Would You Do This Sober?
UK public service announcements sure like to use their shock value as an educational tactic. First we were treated to the teen pregnancy prevention ad that had us watching a screaming schoolgirl give birth on a playground filled with students, and now we have a new one discouraging binge drinking by exposing a sober nation to the disgusting antics of their drunken selves.
In the ad, a bloke demonstrates vomiting, fighting, urinating in public, going home with strangers, and yelling insults at women. Watching him do this in the middle of the day, stone-cold sober, makes drunken behavior seem even more intolerable. The British government wants viewers to think the same and eventually realize that they shouldn't get so drunk that they do things they wouldn't otherwise. Let's just hope the viewers aren't at home boozing, since they'd probably find it funny or think it's some sort of check-list of things to do next time they're out.
To find out more about the UK's binge drinking problem, and how alcohol consumption differs between the sexes,
One in four Brits drinks enough to put his or her health at risk. While sloshed ladies seem to get a lot of attention in the UK press, men make up two-thirds of the people admitted to the hospital for an alcohol related problem. The rate is similar across the pond, where American men are twice as likely as American women to binge drink.
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Women's Soccer to Host Eastern Kentucky Friday Night
UK Notes vs. Eastern Kentucky (.pdf)
Aug. 23, 2012
LEXINGTON, Ky. - The University of Kentucky women's soccer team will continue its four-game homestand to begin the 2012 season Friday night, as the Wildcats host in-state foe Eastern Kentucky for a game that will begin at 7:00 p.m. ET at the UK Soccer Complex.
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The UK women's soccer team (2-0-0) got two late goals to pull out a dramatic 2-1 win in their home-opener over in-state rival Eastern Kentucky (0-2-0) at the UK Soccer Complex Tuesday night.
"We have been working very hard on playing faster," UK head coach Jon Lipsitz said. "I can tell you that the 11v11 scrimmage that we had in training on Wednesday was the best that we have ever had since I got here. So, we are looking to get better everyday and if we continue to do that, we can be a pretty good team by the end of the season."
Kentucky won its first game Friday night 2-0 over Coastal Carolina in a game that saw the Wildcats outshoot the Chanticleers 21-1 over the 90 minutes of play. Junior Kayla King and sophomore Kayla Price combined to record the shutout as neither party was forced to make a save in the winning effort. UK's goals were tallied off the boots of junior Ashley VanLandingham and freshman Cara Ledman who provided the insurance goal in the 62nd minute.
"First of all, we need to work on serving and finishing. We had clipped about 40 times where we had a chance to score (Friday vs. CCU) and just either didn't hit a good ball or didn't make a good enough run into the box. We are creating on opportunities and we have to do a better job in that area." Lipsitz said.
UK and EKU tangled last year in a game that resulted in a 2-1 UK win in one of the best games of the season. The Wildcats trailed 1-0 with just over 10 minutes to go and grabbed a late goal by Kelsey Hunyadi to tie the game in the 81st minute, before Arin Gilliland found the golden goal in the 88th minute. Kentucky leads the all-time series with Eastern Kentucky 3-0-0, with a 14-1 goal differential combined in the three meetings.
Kentucky will be looking to start the regular season with a 2-0 record for the fourth consecutive season under head coach Jon Lipsitz.
EKU is 2-0-0 on the season, tallying wins last weekend against UNC-Asheville (2-1) and Robert Morris (1-0 OT).
UK fans who are in attendance of Friday's game will receive free schedule cards and posters.
For continuing coverage of UK women's soccer, log on to UKathletics.com.


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Volume 14, Issue 4: Doctrine 101
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As a youth, I remember spending many long days in the heat of the summer sun working at my father's lumber yard. I didn't get to
do the fun stuff, like load or unload lumber or pound nails into lumber or even cut different lengths of lumber. No, instead I was
consigned to the task of pulling weeds around the numerous piles of lumber. The upside was that in Mojave, California, where we
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NSW's top environmental regulator has quit to take up a job with the coal industry.
Greg Sullivan, the face of the government's crackdown on chemical company Orica, was relied on heavily by environment minister Robyn Parker as she struggled to manage the leaks that resulted in the company's temporary shutdown.
Mr Sullivan will leave the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to become Deputy Chief Executive of the Australian Coal Association (ACA) in January, ACA head Nikki Williams announced on Tuesday.
"Greg's strategic capabilities and insight, energy and drive will bring tremendous depth to the ACA team," Dr Williams said in a statement.
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Mr Sullivan's loss is a blow to Ms Parker, who needed him to prompt her about the name of Orica chief Graeme Liebelt during a media conference about the November chemical leak at the Kooragang Island plant.
Mr Sullivan's departure follows the exit of Ms Parker's media adviser Kelly Stevens.
The opposition portrayed the loss of Mr Sullivan as proof that staff had lost faith in Ms Parker, who has been heavily criticised for her handling of the August 8 and November chemical leaks from the Orica plant.
"Ministerial staff and ministerial colleagues are all distancing themselves from Ms Parker and her woeful record," opposition environment spokesman Luke Foley said in a statement.
"Greg Sullivan was the man charged with leading the investigation into the Orica chemical leaks and his advice to Environment Minister Robyn Parker will be missed.
"Mr Sullivan dutifully supported the Environment Minister at numerous press conferences and Budget estimates hearings – but it was clearly time for him to move on."
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There are so many conferences and events these days you could make a full time job out of doing the rounds. Whether industry specific or themed on a topic, each one claims to be able to offer you insight, information and leading speakers…
I've mentioned before that I don't go to many events, probably 3 or 4 during a year. I also very rarely go to anything relating to the sector in which I work; PR, social media, digital comms. Why? Because I can get all the latest industry news from my favourite blogs, because they are, more often than not, merely an echo chamber of the same conversations on loop and, most importantly, because when I give up time to listen to people speak, I want to learn something completely new or be given a different perspective on the world. And sometimes I want to hear about stuff that really matters.
Which brings me to the Do Lectures. I'd been watching this event from afar for years; I was fascinated by the range and quality of the speakers and intrigued by the setting (I've stayed at fforest a few times on holiday, it is a one of my favourite places in the world but I couldn't see how it would work as a venue for an event).
And so, after years with my nose pressed up against the window, I was lucky enough to be invited to attend this year's Spring event. I recorded my initial thoughts on Audioboo immediately after the event but I've subsequently been asked the same questions about Do several times and as DO put on different events: one day workshops and the 36 hour start-up programme, now seems as good a time as any to set down my answers:
"Tickets are expensive, is it really worth the cost?"
As mentioned I was fortunate to be invited as a guest BUT my in answer to the question, I would not hesitate in saying that the ticket price is absolutely commensurate with the value of the event. It's three full days of astoundingly good speakers and workshops, topped and tailed with half days either side of a welcome and good-bye, plus night time entertainment that is equally mind blowing. And I can't think of any other event where the food is so incredible (cooked on site at fforest).
"Isn't it weird sharing a tent with someone that you don't know?"
There are no soulless corporate hotels at Do. Yes you're camping and yes you will probably be sharing with a person you've never met. It may sound daunting to some but honestly, it's another part of what makes Do special. It isn't very often that you're chatting to someone you've just met and then you both realise that they're the person you slept next to the previous night. Yep, that happened to me. The unique environment of Do is an essential part of why it gets underneath your skin so comprehensively. You're immersed in every aspect of it.
"What do the speakers talk about?"
This is more difficult to answer because the specific topics are so broad and wide ranging. Whether it's the challenge of creating the Eden Project, hours spent hand crafting incredible kitchen knives in Brooklyn, escaping the world of advertising to write fantasy novels or bringing together a local community to take on the might of big industry, the speakers all have one thing in common: they get on and make stuff happen. It's exciting and inspiring and it takes your breath away.
An unoriginal but good comparison, is to say it's like TED but in a field.
So is Do for you? That depends on your motivation for attending events. Do you love PowerPoint, bullet points and case studies? Then the answer is no. Do you want to be challenged, feel exhilarated and leave with a head stuffed with questions and ideas? Then the answer is yes.
It will be interesting to see what else will come out of Do and whether they will stick with the existing format of a four day conference, David has said in a recent post that:
"The long-term plan for The Do Lectures is to start a school for entrepreneurs. A school where you go to start your start-up. On a farm that grows companies instead of food. An ideas farm. An accelerator of great business ideas."
Whatever happens, you can be sure it'll be interesting. In the meantime I'd highly recommend you take some time to watch some of the videoed talks.
You may also want to listen this interview with David Hieatt on the Guardian or this comprehensive round-up of the 2011 Do from @Documentally.
A big thanks to @davidhieatt, @175viatribunali, @greenape, @richard_king
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My boyfriend and I are headed to Reynolds with my parents in November. We want to take them out for a nice dinner. We are looking for something that isn't overly stuffy but nice atmosphere where the food and wine is good. Entree price of $30 is fine. I was hoping for a reccomendation somewhere outside the resort to explore the area a bit. We will have transport. Any great ideas from you lovely southern folk?
Many Thanks!


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by Staff Writers
Beijing (AFP) July 23, 2014
Chinese citizens confronted by knife-wielding attackers should "quickly run away", authorities have advised in an updated anti-terrorism handbook.
But those made of sterner stuff, it suggests in a section entitled "Do one's best to fight back", can "get together with others" and "make use of anything handy, handbags, clothes and umbrellas".
The 45-page "Citizens' Anti-Terror Handbook" is illustrated with a cartoon of a knife-waving, bomb-carrying terrorist, complete with pot belly, maniacal grin and skull-and-crossbones jumper.
It was updated Tuesday in the wake of a series of attacks over the past year which have put Chinese authorities on edge.
The book also urges people to be on alert for "strange behaviour", "unusual smells" and "unusual sounds" from neighbours.
It cited observing hospitals or supermarkets, "looking around in all directions", or "abnormal conversations" as examples of suspicious actions to watch for.
Vigilant citizens can "take a picture with your mobile phone of the person", the book says, but warns: "Safeguard yourself, don't let the suspect find out."
For those who come across a terrorist knife attack, the book urges people to "quickly run away", using nearby buildings or trees as cover. "Don't stop and observe," it adds.
The booklet has been distributed free in China's biggest cities and in the western region of Xinjiang, the homeland of mostly Muslim Uighurs.
Beijing commonly blames separatists from Xinjiang for carrying out terror attacks which have grown in scale over the last year and spread outside the restive region.
Among the most shocking incidents was a market attack in Xinjiang's capital Urumqi in which 39 people were killed in May, and a deadly rampage by knife-wielding assailants at a train station at Kunming in China's southwest in March, which left 29 dead.
But the illustrations in the book do not depict attackers in Muslim dress.
China has published anti-terror handbooks before, but they have previously been promoted as public safety manuals.
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Virgin had provided a three-weekly service between Melbourne and Los Angeles and a four-weekly service between Brisbane and Los Angeles on a Boeing 777-300ER, but now the Brisbane route will go daily from October 26.
United Airlines begins its direct, six-weekly Melbourne-Los Angeles flights on a new 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on October 28, ending its previous tag flight from Melbourne to Sydney that allowed Melbourne customers to then catch flights from Sydney to Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Virgin said it had made the decision to change its US flights after consulting with its trans-Pacific alliance partner Delta Air Lines.
There was widespread speculation in the travel industry that Virgin would make this change after United in February announced its plans to enter the Melbourne-Los Angeles route.
Virgin chief operating officer Judith Crompton said the changes announced by her airline were the result of extensive market analysis.
"Having the right frequency is very important to corporate and leisure customers and moving to daily flights from Brisbane enables us to provide more choice and flexibility to those travelling to and from Queensland," she said.
Virgin is expected to unveil an upgrade to the business class of its 777 aircraft later this year. The current seating configuration of 2-3-2, unlike that used by partner Delta, does not provide for direct aisle access.
Between the pair, Virgin and Delta offer two daily flights to Los Angeles from Sydney. Ms Crompton said Melbourne passengers would be able to fly to Sydney or Brisbane and connect with a flight to Los Angeles from those ports on one ticket with checked-through baggage after the Melbourne-Los Angeles service was abandoned.
Brisbane Airport Corporation said it welcomed Virgin's decision to add flights from the Queensland city, in a move that will boost Brisbane-Los Angeles capacity by 2166 seats a week.
Qantas is the only other airline to offer direct Brisbane-Los Angeles flights, which it does daily on a 747.
Virgin and Delta have been flying to the US since 2008, when they broke a long-running duopoly between Qantas and United on flights from Australia to the mainland US. Jetstar, Hawaiian Airlines and Qantas offer flights between Australia and Hawaii.
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A maiden voyage for rock starIron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson flies with Buffalo Air
Nicole Garbutt
Northern News Services
Published Tuesday, July 31, 2012
"It was quite the adventure," said Mikey McBryan, general manager of Buffalo Airways and star of the television show.
"My brother and I always joked that if we got on TV, we would try and find a way to get Bruce Dickinson up to see us, his publicists barely got through the sentence before he said, 'Yes,'" McBryan said.
McBryan received backstage passes to the concert on Friday evening, including his own personal green room.
Luck was on his side in terms of timing, said McBryan. A one-day break on Saturday between concerts in Edmonton and Vancouver allowed Dickinson to act as a guest star for an NWT Ice Pilots episode that McBryan says will appear in season five of the popular television series.
"He is so die hard about aviation, even on his day off," McBryan said. "He just wanted to be a Buffalo pilot for the day."
McBryan said Dickinson actually flew the Buffalo Airways DC-3 home to Yellowknife from Edmonton.
"He really enjoyed it because it is a challenge," McBryan said. "You know, he is use to jets mostly, which is all auto pilot and pushing buttons."
Once they landed in Yellowknife, McBryan said they "scooted" off to Back Bay where Buffalo Joe took Dickinson on his first float plane ride.
Following that, they spent the afternoon doing touch-and-go drills in the DC-4.
"We just cruised around Yellowknife. It was a full 12-hour day," said McBryan.
McBryan and Dickinson chose to unwind after their full day with a few drinks at The Black Knight Pub.
"We tried to sneak down there for a bit," he said.
Although he was recognized by some fans, Dickinson was generally left alone to enjoy his evening.
Season four of NWT Ice Pilots will premiere this fall. Dickinson will be part of the following season.
"We are trying to figure out a way to get him back up. We intentionally left out a few planes so that might get him back. This was more of a vacation for him than anything," McBryan said. "He is a fan of the show though, so we'll see."


text: [Federal Register: June 7, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 109)] [Notices] [Page 31587-31588] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr07jn07-59] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2007N-0208] Science Board to the Food and Drug Administration; Amendment of Notice AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an amendment to the notice of meeting of the Science Board to the Food and Drug Administration (Science Board). This meeting was originally announced in the Federal Register of May 21, 2007 (72 FR 28499). The amendment is being made to reflect a change in the Agenda and Procedure portions of the document. There are no other changes. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carlos Pe[ntilde]a, Office of the Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration (HF-33), 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland, 20857, 301-827-6687, carlos.pe[ntilde]firstname.lastname@example.com, or FDA Advisory Committee Information Line, 1-800-741-8138 (301-443-0572 in the Washington, DC area), code 3014512603. Please call the Information Line for up-to-date information on this meeting. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of May 21, 2007, FDA announced that a meeting of the Science Board would be held on June 14, 2007. On page 28499, in the second and third columns, the Agenda and Procedure portions of document are amended to read as follows: Agenda: The Science Board will hear about and discuss the agency's bioinformatics initiative and fellowship program. The Science Board will hear about and review the scientific validity of the agency's ``Interim Melamine and Analogues Safety/Risk Assessment'' (http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/fr070530.html , Docket No. 2007N-0208). The Science Board will then continue its discussion of the review of both the agency's science programs and the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) Program, from the March 31, 2006, Science Board meeting. Discussions will first include a [[Page 31588]] subcommittee update to the Science Board on the progress of the review of the agency's science programs. The Science Board will then hear about and discuss the subcommittee review of the NARMS Program including the public meeting regarding the NARMS Program on April 10, 2007, and subsequent deliberations. Procedure: Interested persons may present data, information, or views, orally or in writing, on issues pending before the committee. We are extending the written submission deadline based upon the amended Federal Register notice. Written submissions may be made to the contact person on or before June 9, 2007. Two oral presentations from the public will be scheduled between approximately 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 p.m., and 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Those desiring to make formal oral presentations should notify the contact person and submit a brief statement of the general nature of the evidence or arguments they wish to present, the names and addresses of proposed participants, and an indication of the approximate time requested to make their presentation on or before June 9, 2007. Time allotted for each presentation may be limited. If the number of registrants requesting to speak is greater than can be reasonably accommodated during the scheduled open public hearing session, FDA may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers for the scheduled open public hearing sessions. The contact person will notify interested persons regarding their request to speak by June 9, 2007. This notice is issued under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app.2) and 21 CFR part 14, relating to the advisory committees. Dated: June 1, 2007. Randall W. Lutter, Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning. [FR Doc. 07-2829 Filed 6-4-07; 11:10 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S


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You know, not all that good at simply approaching people. Not a problem 15 minutes after but the initial impact is always a bit frightening.
I'm interested in the military, medieval reenacting.
I play the guitar and I draw VERY occasionally, mostly anthro, for most of the time I work on 3d projects.
I like to smile. By smile, i mean try to see things optimistically. Life is short and generally doesn't spoil us, why ruin it with more sad?
I also suck at writing these descriptions, apparently :)
I don't like to hurry, even despite the fact some time might have been lost already.
Still, I'm happy that I finally found something that I'm good at and is a profitable perspective.
Speaking of 3d modelling, texturing and animation. It's something surly worth of studies, but even now people say I'm good. But yea, what they say and what i aspire for are two different worlds, isn't that right? Must self improve :)
People say I'm good at modeling and texturing, but anyone who puts as much time and heart into anything they get similar effects - still...
Let's leave it at that. Might try to convince you I'm good with empathy and caring for others, but I'd rather let it surface by practice rather than throw empty promises.
(quite convinient of me to just leave it like that in the open, sigh)
Don't spoil the joy of discovering by a description, find out.
As for movies?
Romantic-comedys are my favorite genre. I'm such a sucker for happy endings. As for specifics...Well, surly "Fox and Hound" (the first one) and "Forrest Gump", than again the latter is my little bridge between romantic-comedys and war movies. But all guys like war movies soo thats no biggie, yea?
And ofcourse "How to tame a dragon"! But that's for a longer conversation on how pixar tends to just hit the sweetspot with older male audience :)
Music. I used to like speed and symphonical metal when i was younger, now i enjoy basically everything with a mighty affinity for regular classic (orchestral or solo piano/violin) and classic rock (the "good 'ol" classic rock). Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, some Guns and Roses...
Oh and food ofcourse. I guess anything that ain't complex and too fancy. Simple meals.
Logic to know what to do.
Computers to keep me occupied.
Coffee to keep me awake.
Air for good company.
Peace, becouse without peace life would be violent and all would be lost.
I really like to stroll down the memory lane, when i was too short to press the buttons in the elevator :)
I think i'm more optimistic about the past than the future though. Future is something uncertain, you don't know how nice the pats will be or how painfull the blows, the past is easier.
Future seems secure only when you hope it will repeate the past, imagining yourself living through all the fleeting good moments again :)
Bah, there i go on my little tangent...
All by myself,
No one to walk with,
But I'm happy on the shelf
Ain't misbehavin',
I'm savin' my love for you"
Andy Razaf~
Can't say I don't enjoy parties, I just never hurrled myself into them too often soo I don't really know much.
Heh, yea. Figured i might aswell do some more work since i'm not giving myself away for that special someone.
Thus I work a lot on my hobbies and projects to fill that spare time I'm not giving away.
But for fridays specifically, it's either going early to sleep for morning saturday work or staying up late to fix some additional projects.
Would also solve the problem that we are not simple beings and tend to have complex concepts of what is private .
If you went through this far, i guess you allready made up your mind :)
If you haven't and would rather settle for a simple one-liner to convince you to talk to me anyways... Than i'm sorry but i cannot deliver that. Some things just aren't simple and require time and effort :)
Still, please do write. I mean, what there to lose? How much there is to be discovered or learned?


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JWoww Needs A Plastic Surgery/Tattooed Eyebrows Intervention, And Fast
In my most solitary personal moments, there is nothing I like better than to watch "Jersey Shore" with my pants off and my mouth dumbly ajar, spooning with a bag of Lay's. That shit fascinates me. My many private observatory hours of guilty pleasure screening have naturally led me to pick favorite cast members, episodes, couples, and fights, which is the hallmark of reality TV, no? Its very core intention is to make you invest time and energy into watching and thinking about these characters, who are actually real people, and that in and of itself is stranger than any fiction.
Anyway, whatever — my fave is the artist formerly known as Jenni Farley. JWoww has a sensitivity and lucidity to her that that the other housemates lack, and I was actually pleasantly surprised by how intelligent she seemed to be at many intervals. I also thought in the first couple of seasons that she was so naturally pretty, but things only got weirder and weirder from there. Why won't this (no longer) perfectly good-looking girl stop messing with her face? Is it insecurity? Does she actually think she looks … better? Case in point: here she is, being the case study in how not to wear makeup, and what plastic surgery not to get. I'm sorry, but this is straight-up sad.


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FROM: DENNIS McLEAN, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Consider whether to establish an Oversight Committee for the Water Quality and Flood Protection program during 2007 and transfer certain responsibilities from the Finance Advisory Committee to it.
At its meeting on March 7, 2006, the City Council directed the Finance Advisory Committee (the "FAC") to perform the following tasks regarding the Water Quality and Flood Protection Program:
1. The FAC shall annually review a status report regarding storm drain projects, especially the Water Quality and Flood Protection Program. The review would include a comparison of budget v. actual accounting of the previous fiscal year, the User Fee rate model for the forthcoming year and perhaps a recommendation regarding the User Fee rate for the forthcoming year. Staff expects that the review will begin in early 2007 with a report forwarded to the City Council for the required noticed public hearing in June 2007 to set the Fee for FY07-08. The review would coincide with the FAC's review of the 2007 Five-Year Financial Model that will include the Water Quality and Flood Protection Program. Staff expects that the FAC's review of the Water Quality and Flood Protection Program may require 2 or 3 meetings.
2. The FAC shall review the Financial Analysis prepared by Staff and its consultants regarding the fiscal impact of the potential loss of the Fee and forward their comments and recommendations to the City Council. Staff expects that the FAC's review of the Financial Analysis may require 2 or 3 meetings during a compressed period of time.
At their September 5, 2006 meeting, the City Council received and filed the City Clerk's Certification that the Petition to Repeal the Storm Drain User Fee (the "Fee") qualified for the ballot for the City's next regular municipal election on November 6, 2007.
At the September 19, 2006 City Council meeting, Mayor Long indicated that he and Councilman Gardiner had discussed the idea of exploring alternatives to the current storm drain user fee and were interested in working together to develop a proposal for consideration by the City Council. Except for the discussion regarding the formation of an Oversight Committee contained in the Staff Report, Staff has elected to defer reporting about all other policy considerations regarding the Water Quality and Flood Protection Program (i.e. a shorter sunset of the fee) while the Mayor and Councilman Gardiner continue their discussions.
An Oversight Committee would serve to ensure that the Fee collected from property owners is spent pursuant to the Water Quality and Flood Protection Program. If the City Council elects to form an Oversight Committee, it should transfer the responsibilities assigned to the FAC and described in 1 and 2 above to the Oversight Committee.
Alternatives and Considerations:
Staff encourages the City Council to consider several issues regarding the formation, conduct and timing of an Oversight Committee, including:
- An Oversight Committee would be required to follow the Brown Act, including noticed public meetings and the preparation of minutes.
- The number of members and the term that they shall serve on the Oversight Committee. Staff encourages a committee of 5 or 7 members. Staff also believes that members should serve a mix of 2 and 4 year terms during the duration of the Fee.
- Whether or not current members of the FAC should serve on the Oversight Committee.
- Whether or not the City Council should appoint the members of the Oversight Committee with or without an application and interview process.
- Whether the Public Works and/or Finance and Information Technology staff should serve the Oversight Committee as a liaison.
- The amount of time that will be necessary to educate Oversight Committee members about its purpose and the engineering and financial details of the Program.
- Staff time of ten to forty hours would be required for each committee meeting.
Staff's Recommendation:
Staff is concerned that it may not be feasible to establish an Oversight Committee for 2007. Staff believes that the process for accepting applications, conducting interviews, making appointments and conducting the initial formation meeting would not be completed before April 1, 2007. The timeline would allow only 2 months to review the Program prior to conducting the public hearing for setting the Fee rate in June 2007. Staff recommends the following:
- The FAC should continue its role as described in 1 and 2 above; and
- The idea of the formation of an Oversight Committee should be included in any ballot proposal that the City Council may place on a ballot on or before the November 6, 2007 Fee repeal ballot measure. If an Oversight Committee is not established pursuant to a vote of the people, Staff would agendize the establishment of an Oversight Committee for the November 20, 2007 City Council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis McLean
Reviewed by
Les Evans


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While independent communications infrastructure, renewable energy, and resilient heating and power systems may all be major priorities in contemporary urban development, the three aren't typically incorporated into the same project. Beyond The Grid — an ambitious plan underway in the Two Bridges neighborhood of Lower Manhattan — does just that. And the fact that the proposal has been created in this neighborhood is no accident. — urbanomnibus.net
SolarCity, the Silicon Valley solar installer, has quietly begun to offer some homeowners a lithium-ion battery pack made by electric carmaker Tesla to store electricity generated by their rooftop photovoltaic arrays. Stem, another Silicon Valley company, will sell or lease a $100,000, 54-kilowatt-hour battery pack to businesses so they can arbitrage the grid by storing electricity when rates are cheap and then using that energy when they're high. — qz.com
Without access to the grid, the Alonsos added photovoltaics and hydro power and worked to ensure the home wouldn't use much energy. The original position of the stable worked to their favor. The southern exposure allows for the sun to be the main source of heat during the winter.
The Alonsos also added large wooden shutters that slide closed like a second skin, covering the large windows at night to trap in most of the home's daily solar heat gain. — http://faircompanies.com
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Business Sampler: Simle tasks can keep your machine humming
April 29, 2013
On a recent walk through our property on the plains, we came across an old rusted metal and wood box with little wheels sticking out the side.
My daughter had spotted it first and ran to see what it was. With no fear of snakes or other crawly animals, she flung the cover off in hopes of catching a baby mouse. Much to our relief — and I am sure the mouse if there had been one — the box only showed signs of providing winter quarters for a mouse. My son was happy as he took his turn to peer into the box, seeing all of the gears inside and, no signs of mice, he asked what the thing did once upon a time. Not knowing either, I put it in my pack and off we went to finish our annual walk.
Once at home we sat down to plan how we would tackle this contraption. Not missing an opportunity to teach my kids about quality systems, I suggested we apply the tools of a quality process engineer. These tools would be 5S, Kaizen, LEAN and Six Sigma, a series of steps to get the most out of your work. The order these tools are used is important. Using the correct order gets you the fastest results for the least amount of effort.
Our first step, as it should be in any business, is to first clean up and organize the work space. In this case, we cleaned out the mouse debris, squirted some WD-40 into the workings and tried to get things moving. We found a loose gear and one that had fallen off. Much to our amazement we found an old screwdriver laying in the bottom of the box as well.
Now with the box cleaned up, the extraneous tools removed, the gears cleaned and oiled, we were ready to give it a try. In reality this is what 5S is all about; it is the first quality process improvement tool that you should implement. The S's are for; sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain. In our case, we applied the first three steps. If we were going to keep this machine longer, we would come up with a maintenance schedule that would sustain the life of the machine and standardize our maintenance, as well. By going through a 5S workout, you first clear out all of the clutter, trash and non-essential things that tend to accumulate in a work area.
Once we figured out how the machine actually worked and what its purpose was, we began to wonder if could work better. As a family, we mapped out how the machine worked and what gears did what things. With this process map in hand, we discovered where the biggest problems were in the machine. My son carefully took out gears and polished selected ones, my daughter greased several bearings and pretty soon the machine ran smoothly.
This is what Kaizen and Lean are all about. Starting with a clean machine, we were able to determine what was working well and what was not. This wasn't really rocket science, just observation and noting what seemed to work well and what didn't. The Kaizen and Lean methods are designed to find the big issues, those with the biggest return on your time and effort, and lead you to solutions.
If done correctly, Kaizen and Lean will ferret and correct about 80-90 percent of your process problems.
Of course I wasn't satisfied with the progress we had made on repairing our machine and wanted to improve it further. With a green belt certification in Six Sigma, I broke out the heavy weight statistical tools of the process quality world. We identified the problem and then brainstormed possible solutions.
We narrowed this down to two or three things to implement. Having taken good baseline measurements early on, we could easily track our progress. Our first two solutions improved the operation of the machine from 88 percent to 95 percent. The kids were excited once the results were tabulated and immediately ran off. However, I wanted to see just how good we could make this tool run and using the tools of Six Sigma came up with two more solutions. Implementing these gained a 2 percent improvement — not bad. Six Sigma is a powerful tool and one that should be applied after you have gone through the other processes improvement steps.
About then my wife came along and asked why I was taking so much time trying to improve the corn shelling machine and who was going to clean up the mess from all of those ears of corn I had shelled. As she left the room she told me she expected 100 percent cleanliness and that 99.99 percent would not cut it. Where were those kids now?
If you take the time to properly apply the tools and concepts of 5S, Lean, Kaizen and Six Sigma, you will reap tremendous benefits. Apply the steps out of order and it will only compound your troubles. By the way, does anyone need 150 pounds of shelled corn?
John S. Benjamin is a certified business and executive coach. He is the owner of The Growth Coach and can be reached for comments or questions at email@example.com.
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