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"I've asked them to treat him as much as they can treat him, and try and get that swelling out of there first," Fox said. "He's had an MRI, he's had x-rays; then treat him as aggressively as we can, and then re-evaluate it in a week or 10 days and see how much progress he's made."
Georgia hosts Augusta State Thursday night in exhibition play to begin the 2010-11 season. The Bulldogs are on the cusp on breaking into the AP Top 25, ranked 28th according to voters last week.
"Even though we don't have him we're still going to play the same," said junior Travis Leslie. "We're going to play like he's out there and look forward to him getting back."
Thompkins, voted as the pre-season SEC Player of the Year, and Leslie, named All-SEC First Team, created a one-two punch for the Bulldogs. Now, with Thompkins sidelined, the team's other pieces will get a chance to showcase what they can do.
"It gives a chance for anybody to step up," freshman forward Marcus Thornton said. "We've gotten a lot of good leadership from guys, which is going to help. As long as we have that we'll stay together and keep playing. We'll keep moving on and Trey will be back soon, which is great."
Seniors Jeremy Price and Chris Barnes are expected to get the start in the post for the Bulldogs, but Fox says he has options and multiple lineups to play with.
"I think the one thing we'll lean on this week for sure is our experience and I would say that with (Jeremy Price) and Chris Barnes up front, they both played both spots up front and they have some comfort up there," Fox said. "But I think we'll eventually have some diversity in our lineup. We'll be able to play a little smaller, a little more athletic and ultimately we'll be able to play a little bigger if we can get Travis (Leslie) at the two. I think that we felt this team had some versatility in its roster, and with his injury we're going to have to use that."


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Open immigration?
Immigration is one issue that seems to separate groups who are otherwise political allies. For example, the 'conservative' right tends to dislike immigration. The 'libertarian' right tends to favour it. Immigration has typically not been favoured by the 'blue-collar' left but is favoured by the 'intellectual' left (or Chardonnay Socialists). Perhaps this is why it creates such ranker when debated.
As an example, last week, Jeremy Sammut from the (conservative) Centre for Independent Studies had an article in the Australian praising the pro-immigration stance of liberal politician George Brandis while attacking the Gillard government's reaffirmation of multiculturalism. See here.
So perhaps it is not surprising that the best pro-immigration arguments I have heard come from Bryan Caplan of the (considered-right-wing) George Mason University. The podcast is available here at EconTalk.
Bryan argues for open immigration. In other words, for the US (which is where he is talking about) why not let anyone who wants to immigrate do so? I found his arguments interesting and persuasive – but, as someone who is pro-immigration, I am a friendly ear! He points out the history of open immigration in the US – and comments very briefly that a factor that stopped Australia growing to be a productive powerhouse like the US was our stricter immigration policies. His arguments cover moral and economic grounds – so I recommend a listen.
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Very interesting. On a point of pedantry the word is "rancor".
On a point of pedantry Stephen is not an American and cannot be expected to spell words like one. Rancour.
Open immigration is harder to sell than free trade but I think the case for it is at least as strong. Agree with most of the points Bryan made but I will add a couple more points:
People in Australia, US, NZ, Canada etc. benefit from excellent political institutions which have evolved through centuries of trial and error. We're reaping the benefits made from sacrifices/investments made by earlier generations while contributing a little extra but mainly maintaining the status quo through replacement investment. Iraq or Afghanistan or for that matter any other number of examples have shown we don't really know how to replicate strong democratic institutions (even less than what we know about macroeconomics). If we hold as a principle that the political rights we take for granted should be universally shared then maybe we should also believe having open immigration is the easiest way to do that (as opposed to direct military intervention or through use of 'soft power');
There is a dichotomy in the way we treat domestic immigration and immigration from foreigners when they are essentially the same thing except in the latter the people immigrating are foreigners, i.e. we would probably be outraged if anyone imposed restrictions on movement between States or for that matter suburbs (if the right wasn't already protected by the Constitution that is);
While I'm firmly in favour of open immigration I think the economic and social effects of immigration are ambiguous;
Political economy matters, e.g. people vote in their own 'interests' however that is defined. So realistically the idea of a universal free movement area across the globe is far fetched no matter how much I like to believe that outcome is preferable.


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Trying to make comparisons between mattresses can be extremely difficult. With so many options out there, there comes a point where it seems like you're just looking at the same white rectangle again and again. This mattress comparison is designed to remove the marketing speak and other sales tactics you'd find in a typical mattress store. We'll be breaking down the Casper vs. Nature's Sleep mattresses looking at how they are constructed, materials, feel, comfort, cooling, and more. By the end you should have the information you need to make the most informed and best decision for you.
Unfortunately, Casper does not provide any coupons for Sleepopolis readers.
Looking for the quick version? Jump to the end and check out the review summary for the short version.
Casper Mattress Review
Foam Layers
The Casper mattress is a hybrid mattress built from 3 different foam layers. Hybrid mattresses use different types of foam to maximum certain benefits, while minimizing other negative attributes.
- Top layer – this layer is 1.5″ of latex foam. Latex foam is great when it comes to comfort, cooling, and bounce. This layer of latex is placed on top to help maximum cooling and comfort on the sleeping surface and act as a barrier of sorts to the memory foam layer (which is below).
- Middle layer – this is a 1.5″ layer of memory foam. Memory foam creates great body hug, contouring, support, and pressure relief in the mattress. Memory foam has a tendency to sleep hot and can result in a "quick sand" like feeling once you sink in. For these reasons the memory foam layer is intentionally placed below the top layer of latex. This allows the mattress to still offer all the great memory foam benefits, but without the heat retention issues or "quick sand" feeling.
- Bottom layer – this is a 7″ layer of high-density support foam. This support foam acts as a foundational support for the mattress and provides a base for the top layers. It also aids in the overall breathability, cooling, and deep compression support for the mattress.
The cover of the Casper mattress is a poly blended fabric. The white piece is a knit fabric that's created in South Carolina. It is 100% polyester. The grey side panel pieces are a 50/50 blend of polyster and polypropylene. The side panel fabric is imported from Belgium.
The cover has a nice softness to it and has a good stretch. The grey pieces are fairly sturdy and serve as a good perimeter for the mattress. The white piece has a degree of porousness to it, which is great for cooling and breathability, however be careful when you're moving the mattress. During my last move I tore a few threads out on the white piece as they can catch on things fairly easily.
Firmness, Feel, & Support
The Casper's firmness is a 6-7 out of 10 on the firmness scale (where 10 is the most firm). I'm about 150 pounds. From my perspective the Casper feels at a 6 out of 10. However, many of my readers have contacted me to say that they thought the Casper was more on the firmer side. Based on this feedback I believe the Casper has a tendency to feel slightly firmer for heavier sleepers. If you're 180+ pounds you'll likely feel the Casper is closer to a 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale. This is because you'll sink deeper into the mattress, engaging the memory foam and support foam layers more.
In terms of foam mattresses Casper originally made a name for themselves as one of the more bouncy foams. Prior to Casper when people heard the word foam they would associate it with being very firm and often resulting in that "quick sand" / stuck feeling. The Casper does a good job of shaking this stereotype off. The latex layer on top of memory foam results in a nice balanced bounce feeling, 1-1.5″ of sinkage (in a normal lying down position), good hug / body contour, and good cooling. Support is consistent and stable in all sleeping positions.
|Twin XL
|California King
Other Details
- Shipping – 1-5 days, free shipping anywhere within the US and Canada
- Warranty – 10 years, fairly standard
- Trial Period – 100 days
- Returns – very easy, if you aren't happy just contact customer support and they'll make it right. You can get 100% money back if you decide it isn't right for you within 100 days.
Nature's Sleep Mattress Review
For this review we'll be looking at the Nature's Sleep Emerald gel memory foam mattress. Nature's Sleep has many models within their full line. The Emerald gel is their newest model using some of their most advanced foams.
Foam Layers
The Nature's sleep mattress is built from 4 different layers of advanced foam. It's a slightly thicker mattress at 12″ thick.
- Top layer – this is a 1.0″ layer of visco memory foam. This layer provides great softness and comfort. It's also highly reactive, so it will move and change with you as you move around during the night.
- Second layer – this is a 2.0″ layer of gel memory foam. Gel infused memory foam helps to absorb heat from the surface level of the mattress. This heat is expelled out of the sides and bottom of the mattress, resulting in a constant flow of cool air into the mattress.
- Third layer – this is a 1.0″ layer of Vitex memory foam. It helps to work with the gel memory foam layer to provide deep compression support and pressure relief. Like all of the memory foams within the mattress it's also highly breathable and responds quickly to changes in position. This layer also acts to create what Nature's Sleep calls the "elevator effect". It helps stomach sleepers by providing more / less support based on weight and pressure. This helps maintain proper spinal alignment and reduces pressure on your internal organs and your breathing.
- Bottom layer – this is an 8.0″ layer of high-density support foam. This layer provides deep compression support, breathabilty, and acts as the foundation for the top comfort layers.
One look and feel of the cover and it's easy to tell it's a quality piece of fabric. The top white portion of the cover is a poly / spandex / visco blend. It's quite thick (thicker than Casper), has a traditional floral style, and it does a good job at helping to increase the cooling of the mattress.
The grey side panels that run along the perimeter of the mattress are a micro-suede. The cover is removable, but not machine washable. Also, the cover is anti-microbial and allergen resistant.
Firmness, Feel, & Support
The Nature's Sleep mattress has a fairly unique feel. It's a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale (where 10 is the most firm). The mattress has been specifically designed to be ideal for stomach sleepers. The foam layers work together to create an "elevator effect". This effectively means that the mattress adds or reduces support based on weight, pressure, and position to help provide stomach sleepers with an improved sleeping position. This position helps keep your spine straight, reduce strain on breathing, and reduce pressure on internal organs.
While the mattress is designed with stomach sleepers in mind, it's still a very good option for non-stomach sleepers as well. My wife sleeps on her back and side and found the Nature's Sleep to be a comfortable option.
This mattress has a bit of a cross over type feel. It's not exactly like traditional memory foam, but it's also not like a hybrid, latex, or polyfoam mattress. There's a fairly high degree of hug. In a normal lying position you'll see 1.5-2″ of sinkage. Despite the depth of the hug, I never really felt stuck in the mattress. The memory foams within the Nature's Sleep are more advanced than traditional memory foam. This allows you to move around and have the mattress more quickly adjust to your new position.
As a stomach sleeper I was fairly impressed with the comfort and support it was able to achieve. This is the first mattress I've slept on that was designed specifically for stomach sleepers. It really does create a nice feel. I was well supported without creating pressure points on my stomach, back, and side.
Use promo code "Derek60" to save 60% on any Nature's Sleep order. The price in the parenthesis represents the final price after discount (see below).
|Twin XL
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|$2,800 ($1,120*)
|$3,400 ($1,360*)
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- Shipping – 1-3 days, free anywhere within the US
- Warranty – 20 years, one of the better warranties in the industry
- Trial Period – no trial period offered, you can find these at Costco or other retailers to try them in-store before you buy though
- Returns – returns are only accepted on unopened, damaged, or defective mattresses, make sure you contact the manufacturer before returning
- Discounts – you can use promo code "Derek60" to save 60% off your order
Casper vs. Nature's Sleep Mattress Comparison
Below is our complete side-by-side comparison of the Casper vs. Nature's Sleep mattress (Emerald Gel model).
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|1.5" latex foam, 1.5" memory foam, 7.0" support foam
|1.0" visco memory foam, 2.0" gel memory foam, 1.0" Vitex memory foam, 8.0" support foam
|Soft, decent thickness, good stretch, good cooling
|Visco / poly / spandex blend, traditional floral design on top, good breathability, soft
|6-7 out of 10
|6 out of 10
|Very good
|Very good
|Motion Transfer
|Very minimal
|Very minimal
|Price - Queen
|$850 ($800)*
|$2,800 ($1,120)*
|Price - King
|$950 ($900)*
|$3,400 ($1,360)*
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|Free, 1-3 days, compressed in a box
|Refunds & Returns
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|60% Discount
*Final price after discounts
Should you buy a Casper or Nature's Sleep mattress?
I like both of these mattresses a good bit. I think they are both great mattresses in their own right. While there are similarities between the Casper and Nature's Sleep they are also quite different…so much so that I think it's really hard to make a fair comparison between them. I think the Casper or Nature's Sleep could be the right mattress for you depending on your specific needs, desires, and other sleep preferences.
I would recommend the Casper mattress for you if:
- You're looking for the most inexpensive option – Casper (Queen) is $320 cheaper than Nature's Sleep with all discounts applied
- You want more bounce – with a top layer of latex Casper has a bit more bounce than the Nature's Sleep.
- You want a non-memory foam feel – despite the fact it has a middle layer of memory foam in it the Casper doesn't feel anything like traditional memory foam. There's no deep sinkage, there's no feeling stuck, and there's no feeling like "quick sand". It's quite responsive and changes quickly to your movements.
- You want a leaner aesthetic – the Casper's 10″ profile gives it a sleeker modern aesthetic look compared to the 12″ profile of the Nature's Sleep.
Check out my comprehensive review of the Casper mattress or visit Casper on Amazon for more info.
I would recommend the Nature's Sleep mattress for you if:
- You're a stomach sleeper – the Nature's Sleep Emerald gel mattress has been specifically designed for stomach sleepers. It does a wonderful job of helping support stomach sleepers to ensure proper spinal alignment and easing pressure on breathing / internal organs. It's also a good mattress for side / back sleepers, but where it really crushes it is for stomach sleepers.
- You're want better deep compression support – the Nature's Sleep is 12″. The 2″ of extra thickness results in better deep compression support (which is a big factor, especially for heavier sleepers). Additionally, the extra thickness will result in improved longevity and durability of the mattress.
- You're looking for a memory foam feel, but one with more responsiveness – the Nature's Sleep definitely has a bit of the classic memory foam feel. There's a high degree of hug and body contouring. While it does feel a bit like classic memory foam it is also quite responsive. This means it will change its shape more quickly to adjust to your movements.
- You want to buy from a more established company – Nature's Sleep has been in the business a long time. They've been creating great sleep products for 15 years and have a very well established reputation.
Check out my comprehensive review of the Nature's Sleep mattress or visit NaturesSleep.com for more info.


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I know how to move email between PCs etc but I just do it manually as the Files & Settings Wizard only does Outlook Express (the .mbx files).
What tricks do you guys use to do this? I was going to try to write a wee script to do it but thought I'd see what other ppl do. The manual option doesn't take too long but I'm always up for automating a process!
I don't use an Exchange Server btw. I know it's better/easier etc but boss won't pay for it!
The other thing is, how do you guys enter the mail server settings etc on a new client PC? We have a high turnover of staff so I am forever adding new ppl to machines which I do manually - I assume I could do a small registry script to add in the standard pop3 details etc and then I would only need to change the username/pass for each new staff member? Also can it be done from a CLI?
The admin and maintenance of our network is a secondary role for me (but my favourite part!) so I am always interested in finding new ways to simplify the repetitive tasks. I am production manager and we produce magazines so it can be very hectic at times and it's usually those days they decide to tell me they need a new PC for some new sales guy!
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May 31, 2010 at 12:26 UTC
User State Migration Tool should be able to move all of that for you:
Jun 3, 2010 at 9:46 UTC
The Migration Tool may get you there; I don't personally use it in our domain.
Once a user profile is established on a PC, you can copy a few files over to deal with email.
Assuming XP and Outlook...
Obviously, copy the Outlook.pst and Archive.pst files to the correct location for the user's profile. Also, under Documents and Settings>*user*>application Data>Microsoft>Outlook there is an "NK2" file. Copying this over will reproduce any cached (not saved in contacts list) email addresses that the user may have typed in at some point. I know my people are bad about storing address info properly, and rely on autofill to find addresses, so copying this file saves me a lot of grief.
I'd be interested in a script or registry hack that would autofill the email server settings if you stunble across one.
Best of luck!
Jun 3, 2010 at 2:22 UTC
Thanks guys - Macgyver - That's pretty much what I have been doing since day one but I was dissapointed in the FAST lack of support for Outlook and mail server settings.
I learned about the .NK2 file a few years back when ppl started to complain about their Autocomplete not working! It's very useful.
I have not tried USMT yet but I did read up on it and now have it installed per computer using GPO. USMT seems to move ALL accounts from a PC to either a new domain/account or PC so it's still not an ideal solution!
Maybe a simple .bat file like the olden days will work just as well :D
Jun 3, 2010 at 9:48 UTC
You can use the /i and /e switches to only select a few users, or one in particular.
Jun 4, 2010 at 4:15 UTC
Thanks Christopher - I suppose I should have checked the switches before posting :D But, that's why we all love Spiceworks I guess! :D
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Francis C. Scerbo III, 45, of Mendham was riding his Harley-Davidson northbound on Route 53 at 12:40 p.m. when a southbound van, driven by Paul O'Dell, 73, of Calument Park Ill., turned left in front of Scerbo at the Route 10 East exit ramp, police said. According to police, Scerbo hit the side of the van. The impact killed him instantly, police reported. Susan Scerbo, 51, had been riding on the back of the motorcycle. According to police, Susan Scerbo was in critical condition and had suffered multiple compound fractures. Susan Scerbo underwent surgery for her injuries at Morristown Memorial Hospital Saturday evening.
Neither O'Dell nor his brother, the passenger, Glenn O'Dell, 74, of Geneva, Ill., were reported injured in the crash, police said.
Police said alcohol and speed have both been ruled out as a factor in the accident. O'Dell was not charged by police at the time. The investigation is ongoing. Morris Plains police are being assisted by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office .
O'Dell was in town for a memorial service and was staying at a hotel, police said.
Scerbo worked as a police officer for 15 years. Prior to joining the Parsippany Police force, Scerbo worked for the Morris County Sheriff's Office.
Scerbo was responsible for setting up the Parsippany Police Department's Toys-fo r-Tots program. He also held a field training officer's position where he was re sponsible for guiding police recruits.
Scerbo is the oldest son in his family. His father, who died in 1997, was the Parsippany Fire District No. 1 Mount Tabor department chief. Scerbo's brother-in-law, James Masker, is also a Parsippany police officer.
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Oh summer!! Apparently Summer in Nebraska starts in March now. I call Bulls***. I don't live here because it's warm, I live here because there are seasons. COLD and HOT. It snowed a grand total of twice this year. Whatever. I guess if it's going to be warm I may as well make the best of it.
Excited Confessions! We moved from the city out into the country when I was seven. You know what's real tough on dirt and white rock? Rollerblading. So, at the ripe age of 26 I'm regaining lost normal childhood memories (and because running more than 5 miles has become detrimental to my body apparently) so why not get some great outdoor exercise this way?!!
Before lacing up the ol' inlines for the first time in this beautiful 80 degree weather, I needed a quick bite to eat before heading out…but not too much. I have plans with friends to grill some Margherita Pizzas later! Not wanting to take the time to prepare a protein in anticipation of hitting the trails ASAP… I dove into one of my absolute favorite and most simple recipes.
I call it Summer Pasta, light and fresh! Nothing less!
Here it is! Why is this such a great go-to? It takes 15 minutes to make, it's simple, and everything is interchangeable. You can mix and match absolutely whatever you need according to what's in your fridge.
Here's this particular days recipe- but I'm including a list of some great additions if you have them as well at home: Almonds, Parmesan, spinach, kale, peas, sprouts…anything else you have laying around!!
Summer Light Pasta
1 cup Farfalle Pasta
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
Crushed Red Pepper
Cheese (your call, I used Goat Cheese, and a sprinkle of swiss)
Green Onion
Olive Oil
1. Boil your water and cook your pasta
2. While pasta is cooking, in a saute pan add, a splash of oil, diced mushrooms, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
3. Cook pasta a little underdone, strain but leave about 3 tbsp of pasta water. Add pasta and water to the saute pan along with the lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Toss with your cheese and green onions! Voila! All done!!


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Choromar Apartments, Albufeira
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23 August 2016
Sandra, Dublin
We are a family of five & stayed in the choromar for 10 days in August. The 2 bed apartment we had was really spacious with our own back garden & sun loungers & bbq,we ate in the restaurant a couple of times & it was not bad & reasonably priced. My only gripe with hotel it was too far out & the wait for taxis was ridiculous,most of the time we had to get 2 taxis as no 7 seaters available. The walk to "The Strip" was a good 20 mins & if you want to go to Oura beach add another 15. We really enjoyed our holiday in Portugal & will be going back but I would probably get something nearer old town,it was beautiful there.
The best thing about my stay was...The beautiful weather & beach in old town.
20 August 2016
Amy, Ireland
Stayed in choromar apartments for a week we were a group of 17 all family. Wasn't happy we were all separated into different blocks one being a good enough distance from reception and bar but problem was every block has there own pool which could only be used by people staying in that block which made it harder for us all to get together. Rooms are big spacious and clean but I didn't feel like I was part of d choromar apartments because I felt so far away from d reception and bar and restaurant. If you don't like cats or ate allergic stay away because there everywhere roaming threw the apartments . It is at least 15-20 mins walk to the new town and ten mins in taxi to old town. Long time waiting on taxis especially if your looking for seven seater. Not an ideal location if you like going into the town as it is taxis. Bar and bar food was lovely breakfast lunch and dinner was great and reasonably priced. Staff were nice too. I personally wouldn't be booking here again as I've stayed in nicer apartments with better facilities. And there's NO AIR CON. U can rent a fan €1 a day.
The best thing about my stay was...The weather
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A1 a building or set of buildings where large amounts of goods are made using machines:
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- The report is highly critical of safety standards at the factory.
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- The company plans to shut down four factories and cut 10 000 jobs.
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Tehran (UPI) Dec 15, 2010
A suicide bombing attack outside a mosque in Iran's southeastern Sistan-Baluchistan province that killed 38 people Wednesday has all the hallmarks of Jundallah, a Sunni Islamist group that has become a thorn in the side of the Shiite regime in Tehran.
The United States, in an apparent gesture toward Iran in advance of talks on Iran's contentious nuclear program last week in Geneva, branded the organization an international terrorist group Nov. 3.
The attack is likely to have internal repercussions in Tehran, with demands for iron-fist retaliation against the group that the regime has long claimed is funded, armed and directed by the U.S., British and Pakistani intelligence services to destabilize the Islamic Republic.
With Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad seemingly locked in an escalating power struggle with fellow conservatives, the attack in the port city of Chah Bahar on the Gulf of Oman could intensify tensions within the regime.
Although there was no claim of responsibility, the apparent use of multiple suicide bombers for a single attack is a tactic Jundallah, which means Soldiers of God, has used before.
The group carried out twin suicide bombings July 15 at a Shiite mosque in the provincial capital, Zahedan, that killed 28 people. The target apparently was a group of officers of the elite Revolutionary Guards Corps who were among the worshippers.
The corps, the regime's Praetorian Guard, has spearheaded Tehran's war against Jundallah and other rebel groups in border regions the regime maintains are aided by the Americans and Israelis.
In October 2009, a Jundallah suicide bomber killed at least 42 people in the town of Pishin in impoverished Sistan-Baluchistan, which borders Pakistan. The victims included five top-level Revolutionary Guard commanders, among them the deputy commander of the corps' ground forces.
That triggered a major crackdown against Jundallah, which culminated in the Feb. 23 capture of its leader, Abdolmalik Rigi, a charismatic young Baloch, by Iranian intelligence operatives in a complex operation.
According to Iranian reports, the Kyrgyz airliner he was flying from Dubai to Bishkek, the Kyrgyz capital, was forced down in Iran.
Rigi was executed June 20, and Tehran hoped that would put paid to Jundallah's eight-year insurgency.
Rigi was swiftly replaced as the group's commander by a veteran Islamist fighter identified as Mohammed Dhahir Baluch.
The Chah Bahar attack indicates the organization has regrouped and remains capable of deadly attacks directed against the regime and its Shiite adherents.
The July suicide bombings in Zahedan were Jundallah's response to Rigi's execution by hanging.
The group doesn't have known links with al-Qaida or the Taliban but a significant shift in its operations in late 2008 to tactics widely employed in Iraq and elsewhere indicated it had come under the influence of jihadist ideology.
In December 2008, Jundallah carried out its first suicide bombing, targeting a security forces headquarters in the town of Saravan. In May 2009, it carried out a suicide attack on a Zahedan mosque, its first major strike against a civilian target.
According to the U.S. global security consultancy Stratfor, the State Department's decision to place Jundallah on its terrorism blacklist represented "a huge gesture toward Iran."
It said Washington apparently "made the move in hopes of reaching an understanding on the balance of power in the Persian Gulf region after U.S. forces exit Iraq."
The move followed a series of diplomatic events, including "a preliminary understanding between Iran and the United States regarding a new power-sharing formula in Iraq in the form of a government led by incumbent Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Washington seeking Iranian input in the process toward a settlement in Iraq, Iranian cooperation in Afghanistan, and Iran not creating instability in Lebanon."
The U.S. move may have been intended to refute allegations the CIA supported Jundallah and to distance itself from the group.
But independent analysts suggest Jundallah has received indirect U.S. support through Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, which runs extensive covert operations along the Baluchistan border, or through Sunni-dominated Saudi Arabia, Shiite Iran's main geopolitical rival in the region.
"The Saudis have a hand in every Sunni group in the region," former CIA officer Philip Giraldi observed in July. "They're definitely players and may well be involved independently of the United States."
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Hida Demopen was a bushi of the Crab Clan. At the end of his active life he became a retired monk, Tsubaru.
Destroyer War Edit
Crab Commander Edit
After the Fall of Shiro Kuni and the death of Hida Otoya in 1172, Demopen became the commander of the Crab survivors. The remnants of the Kuni fortress defenders retreated to Crane lands to take a break in the Destroyer War. Daidoji Yaichiro promised the Crane would join the Crab to fight the Destroyers. They marched again to confront a Plague Zombie mob who was threatening the Crane supply route. [1]
Scorpion lands Edit
The majority of the Crab provinces were under control of the invaders. A group of Destroyers broke away the main army and entered Scorpion territory. Bayushi Kosaku prepared a trap to destroy the foe, aided by Crab and Crane forces led by Demopen and Doji Shikana. Dragon's Teeths were built underneath the surface of the flooded rice paddies, and the land was laced with oil to be burned with the enemy inside. Crab and Scorpion men would sacrifice to goad the gaijin demons into the trap. [2]
Offered command Edit
The combined Crab-Scorpion camp was attacked at dawn by the Destroyers. Demopen roused immediately and began shouting orders to mount a defense. Kosaku had not become ready so quickly and the Scorpion forces lay in disarray for much of the fight. Kosaku had not been fully trained as a commander, and it was only necessity that placed him as leader of his military forces. Following the tactics suggested by Demopen, Kosaku's forces gained ground to the Destroyers the following month. He offered the command to the Demopen, who he saw as more fitted to the post. This day the Crab commander decided to join his warriors in the next fight, in the first line of battle. [3]
End of the War Edit
In 1173 the Destroyer War had ended with the victory of the Empire. Crab and Scorpion had to rebuild their lands, and to defend the Empire against the Second Festering Pit, created after the death of the goddess Kali-Ma. The Spider Clan had been conferred the status of Great Clan. As a part of the agreement with Daigotsu, the taint would be withhold over the humans and the Rokugani would be spared the taint forever. [4]
Releasing the Hiruma Castle Edit
His fellow Crabs in the Hiruma Castle were isolated from the Empire, and they did not know all these matters. Demopen in the Month of the Tiger this year rushed toward the castle, to contact them. He traveled forward with the scouts, instead to stay with the command group. In the journey he was attacked by an oni who wounded his legs, but Demopen managed to kill it. He was found by a young Hiruma Ichiro and a healer, Kuni Shikehime, who tended and moved him to the Hiruma Castle. The Crab inside were close to starvation, but Demopen's news allowed them to return to the Empire without be concrened about damnation through the taint the Shadowlands terrain used to confer to those who crossed them. Demopen was considered a hero, but he would keep the limp with him for the rest of his days. [5]
Stations Edit
Lion lands Edit
A recovered Demopen was sent to join Matsu Fumiyo in the Lion lands. Their combined forces scoured the Lion lands and destroyed every last remnant of the undead creatures, but no tracks of Paneki's Disgrace were found. [5]
Scorpion Wall Edit
In 1175 he and his forces returned to Scorpion lands and met the Scorpion Clan Champion Bayushi Miyako. Demopen was appointed the commander of the defenders of the workers led by Kaiu Iemasa who were building the Scorpion Wall. The wall surrounded the Second Festering Pit, guarding the Empire against the demons of Jigoku which appeared there. [5]
Married Edit
In 1176 Yasuki Tenzo was the matchmaker of his wedding with Bayushi Naruhi, who took the Hida name. Naruhi's family was distantly related to the royal Bayushi bloodline. At that time his parents and sisters were already dead. [5]
Wall breached Edit
In 1190 [6] a Haruno no Oni managed to breach the section of the Scorpion Wall guarded by Demopen. The Demon was destroyed by a rain of arrows and a mortal blow dealt by Demopen himself, but killed several Phoenix and an Inquisitor. He did understand how the Haruno made it past the defenses, traps, and the moving sentries without any alarms triggering, because the oni was not a very devious demon. [5] The inquisitor, Asako Moeru, had been murdered by an assassin. The Scorpion staged the outbreak to cover the murder, and the Scorpion killed Moeru's entourage outright before the Oni breached the wall. [6]
Stepping Down Edit
Demopen told his officer Hida Fujita he would retire, so the blemish the Crab might gather for the negligent deaths of visitors would disappear. He was replaced by the Hiruma boy who saved him in 1173, currently a seasoned Hiruma Scout. Ichiro had taken the name of Hiruma Tensin after his gempukku. [5]
Monk Edit
Demopen retired as a monk of Fukurokujin Seido in the Dragon lands, and took the name of Tsubaru. His former wife also followed and she was known as Rin, and they lived together as fellow members of the Brotherhood of Shinsei. Demopen changed the blade for the brush. [5]
Fudo Edit
Rin in 1192 found several Writings of Fudo while cleaning the shrine. [5]
External Links Edit
- Hida Demopen (The Plague War)
- ↑ No Rest, by Brian Yoon
- ↑ Scenes from the Empire 9, by Brian Yoon and Rusty Priske
- ↑ Scenes from the Empire 17, by Rusty Priske, Brian Yoon, & Shawn Carman
- ↑ Goddesses, Part 4, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 The Life of the Warrior, by Brian Yoon
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The War of the Twins, pp. 2-13 by Shawn Carman and Yoon Ha Lee
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The Weasley Reaction
Looking over the battlefield Ron wanted desperately to apparate home and let Hermione know about the revelation of Harry's innocence. Hell he had to let the whole family know about this, but duty came first. There were stunned Death Eaters to be sent to prison cells and wounded order members to be taken care of. Still he couldn't get Harry's actions out of his mind. Harry killed Voldemort. Harry the man they betrayed, that they sent to Azkaban, had killed Voldemort.
Ron's thoughts drifted back remembering his family's reaction to the news that Harry had killed Hagrid. It had hit the entire family hard. His mum had gone into shock, unbelieving that someone who was 'family' as she considered Harry, could be a dark wizard. His father had spent most of the day comforting his wife, until she cried herself to sleep. After which he could be found in his shed aimlessly sorting his plug collection.
Yes it had hit his parents hard, but Ginny was the worst off. Her and Harry had just begun dating and this absolutely crushed her. At first she refused to believe he was capable of this. He saved people, he doesn't hurt and kill them. Hagrid least of all he loved Hagrid. But with Dumbledore confirming that Harry did indeed murder Hagrid she completely collapsed. He hadn't realized his sister felt that deeply for Harry, after all she was only fourteen, but her reaction made her feelings abundantly clear. She couldn't even bring herself to attend the trial, afraid to look at his face and see what he had become.
Yes his family had been hurt, but not nearly as much as Harry. 10 years in Azkaban. Ron shuddered. Harry couldn't even handle a dementor for a minute imagining 10 years… Ron thought he was going to be sick.
Ron returned to the present, if he could round up these death eaters quickly he could get home and contact everyone. Bill and Charlie wouldn't have to be told. He could see them rounding up stunned death eaters just down from him. From there expressions it looked like they were hoping one of them would twitch so that they had a reason to fire off a curse.
Hermione…Hermione wasn't going to take this well at all. While she hadn't testified against Harry, she had not said a word in his defense believing Dumbledore over her best friend. He knew that still weighed on her, even after all these years, and although she had wanted to believe Harry was innocent the sheer volume of evidence had persuaded her. No not well at all.
There that looked like the last of them. He waved at Bill to let him know he was off and headed towards Hogsmead and the apparition point.
Hermione was home. The battle had ended, and the order members were cleaning up the battlefield. While aware that the battle was a success and Voldemort was gone she hadn't gotten any details. Sometimes Tactical Command sucked. You set up the battles co-ordinate and plan everything. But in the end you are always the last to get details. At least she could count on Ron filling her in. His elaborate play by play descriptions of battles were always highly informative. Although, she sniggered to herself, sometimes more elaborate than informative. I mean who needed to know that the last death eater he stunned had jam on the front of his robes, or that the giant that attacked him had the worst breath in England. She had wished before that Ron would step back and leave the battles to the aurors and the Order. He was the official liason between the ministry and the order, he should not be on the front lines. Now that you know who was gone (hopefully for good) perhaps Ron would step away from the active fighting and let others round up whatever death eaters were still around.
She set about preparing supper for them. Her husband was always starving when he got home.
Ginny was relaxing after another grueling quidditch practice. The Cannons coach was certainly making them put their best into everything they did. But you could expect no less from Alicia Weasley. The woman practically ate slept and breathed quidditch. Justin would be over soon and she had to get ready, they were going out for supper again. She suspected one of these times he would get up the nerve to ask her. She'd found the ring in his sock drawer a month ago and had been waiting anxiously ever since. Where were they going tonight? The Rainbow Bridge… no that was last time this time they were off to the Starlight Dream. Justin always picked the best restaurants, and why not they could afford them, well once in a while anyways. She reasoned.
"Ginny are you there" Came Ron's voice from the living room fireplace breaking into Ginny's thoughts.
"Yes, just a minute, I'm getting dressed" Ginny shouted back.
"What is it? I don't have a lot of time before Justin arrives." Said Ginny as she walked into the room while smoothing the front of her dress.
"Gin you might have to put off your dinner with Justin. I have some important news, and the whole family should be here to hear it."
"But I can't just stand up Justin, we've been planning this for a month. You know how difficult it is to get a table at the Starlight Dream. Not to mention working around both of our schedules"
Ron's expression darkened
"Gin it's important. Bring him along if you want, but be here soon. You will want to here what I have say."
Ginny looked up sharply at Ron's sudden change in tone, and flinched when she saw his expression.
"Alright I'll be over as soon as Justin arrives."
"Good, see you soon" and with a pop he was gone.
Ginny sat wringing her hands wondering what could be so bad that Ron would act like this. Last time she had seen that expression was when the Order asked him to retrieve Potter from Azkaban. Making a decision she wrote a quick note to Justin asking him to meet her at Ron and Hermione's saying she would explain there.
Tacking the note to the door she apparated out.
Ron was right Hermione wasn't taking this well. Her expression had gone steely blank at the first mention of Harry, and as he progressed further she had only gotten stiffer. When he got to Dumbledore proclaiming Harry innocent she just shattered. There was no other word for it she came apart weeping and sobbing she clung to Ron like a lifeline. After crying herself out she pulled away.
"Ron is he really innocent, did we really let him go to Azkaban for something he didn't do?"
"I'm afraid so. I was there when Dumbledore was explaining to Remus how Peter used a polyjuice potion to imitate Harry."
"But what about the map, and Harry's wand?"
"Peter helped make the map remember, he knew how to fool it. As for his wand, they likely stole it when they kidnapped him and dumped him in the forbidden forest. Harry never goes into the forbidden forest, yet he was apprehended at the edge of the forest. So many clues, yet I missed them all."
"I missed them to Ron, I really should have tried harder." Shaking her head "We put so much effort into saving Hagrid and Buckbeak, but we hardly spent two hours debating Harry's guilt."
"We betrayed him Ron"
"I know. I know, and I don't know how to make it up to him. I don't even think we can after all he's done for us."
"I know… Wait what do you mean all he's done?" Hermione's mind clicked. "Did he do something during the battle, I saw him on the command map, but you know I don't get any details, just names and locations?"
"Herm, I'll explain this in a bit, but I want everyone here when I do. Bill and Charlie might have seen or heard something I missed. Besides I only want to explain this once." Ron said as he rubbed a stray tear off her cheek.
Wiping her tear filled eyes Hermione mumbled "Why don't you call everyone while I get cleaned up"
"Take your time." Replied Ron as he approached the fireplace.
"Mum, Dad Anyone home?" Shouted Ron from the fireplace.
"Right here dear." Replied his mother from the sofa.
"Right oh didn't see you for a minute, sorry. Umm. Mum could you and dad pop over here for a bit. I have some news, and I want everyone to hear it at the same time"
Molly's eye's started to twinkle, "Oh does this have something to do with Hermione, am I going to be a Grandmother again"
Looking up from her knitting she saw his expression for the first time and the twinkle faded immediately.
"No. Nothing like that. It isn't about me or Hermione, but it's very important. If dad's at work he's likely heard about it already. Look just show up here as soon as dad gets back. I still have to get a hold of Fred and George."
"I'll be over as soon as your father gets home." Agreed Molly
With a nod and quick "pop" Ron was gone leaving Molly to wonder what the problem could possibly be.
Looking at the clock she could see that all her children were safe, and Arthur's hand was moving from traveling to home.
Ginny apparated in front of 12 Primrose Drive and rang the bell silently thanking Ron for choosing to live in Hogsmead rather than a muggle town like Percy. Every time she visited Percy she had to walk a half mile from the apparition point
Hearing a shout from inside she opened the door and stepped in.
"Gin, Hi. Hermione is upstairs why don't you go see her, I'm on the Flue with Percy and I'll be a minute."
Ginny looked at Ron slightly annoyed. All this rush to get over here and suddenly he acts like it's no big deal? "Fine. Upstairs you say"
Ron nodded and turned back to his conversation with Percy.
Ginny huffed and headed up the stairs. "Hermione," she started then froze when she saw Hermione step out of the bathroom eyes still bright and cheeks red from crying.
Hermione looked up sharply upon hearing her name
"What… What happened." asked Ginny fearing the worst.
"Oh Merlin Ginny." Hermione broke out in sobs again "He didn't do anything and we did and he didn't and then they Azkaban, and IT'S ALL MY FAULT!"
Ginny pulled Hermione into a hug. Not really understanding much of the last panicked comment.
"It's alright. I'm sure it's not your fault, and we'll straighten everything out."
"But it is my fault, and what if we can't straighten this out. What if he hates me?" Sobbed Hermione into Ginny's shirt.
"No one hates you Hermione. Everything will be fine, us Weasleys can fix any problem. A good row and everything will be fine."
Hermione hiccupped "A row isn't going to fix it this time. What I, we, did was horrible, reprehensible, unforgivable. He must hate me, I hate me. Merlin we sent him to Azkaban and he was innocent."
"What? Sent who to Azkaban?" Ginny's mind was working quickly piecing together all the bits of this conversation and the earlier one with Ron. "Harry" she whispered.
"Gin, Justin is here you want to come down, the others should be arriving shortly" Shouted Ron.
Ginny nodded absently and still holding onto Hermione walked woodenly down the stairs to the living room. Upon seeing Justin she dashed across the room throwing herself into his arms crushing the dozen roses between them.
"Ginny I'm happy to see you as well. But shouldn't we put the flowers in water or something?" Questioned a confused Justin.
Getting no response from Ginny he looked around the room. Taking in Hermione's tear streaks, and Ron's pale complexion he turned his attention back to the woman he was hoping to make his fiancé.
"Ginny… Gin… Please tell me what the problem is. I can't help if you don't talk to me."
Ron cleared his throat. "Please Justin just wait for everyone to arrive. I'll explain everything then, it shouldn't be much longer, and then we can figure out what to do."
Justin stared at him for a moment before nodding and turning his attention back to Ginny.
Fred, George, Bill and Charlie arrived outside 12 Primrose Drive at almost the same time. From Fred and George's somber expressions it was obvious they knew something about what was going to happen. But then you would expect two of the ministries unspeakables to know all the secrets, and this wasn't so much a secret as just really new news. Bill and Charlie were still covered in battlefield grime and paused a second to cast a quick cleaning charm while George rang the bell. When Ron answered the door instead of shouting for them to come in they knew he was taking it hard.
Bill walked into the living room and observed that they were the last to arrive. Taking a seat on the floor across from Justin and Ginny in the armchair and between his parents and Percy & Penelope he looked up waiting for Ron to begin.
"As some of you know there was a decisive battle at Hogwarts today." Began Ron.
"But we are not here to talk about the battle. We are here to discuss a grievous error that has been made by the Wizarding world in general and us specifically. It is the events of the battle that brought this to light and"
George interrupted "Ron you sound like Perce, just say it already"
Ron surprisingly just nodded and continued "Harry Potter is innocent. Wormtail stole his wand and used polyjuice and a spell to imitate him."
Exclamations of surprise and anger erupted from Molly, Arthur and Justin.
"What we are here to do is figure out how to apologize to him for not believing him. We were his family and we abandoned him. Left him to rot in the worst place possible for him. We all knew his reaction to dementors. We all knew how much he loved Hagrid. Merlin he lived with us most of the time that he wasn't at school yet we believed the worst of him."
Percy spoke up "The minister is going to meet with him tomorrow to find out his demands. An official declaration of innocence is being drafted as we speak. I think we should wait until after the meeting before we approach him with anything. If we wait a couple of days we can talk to him before the ceremony."
"Ceremony? What ceremony?" asked Molly.
"Shouldn't of said anything, but the Minister is looking at awarding Harry the Order of Merlin First class for his actions in todays battle." Continued Percy.
"I should certainly hope so." Said Charlie "You know who would certainly have taken Hogwarts if it hadn't been for Harry, and he definitely wouldn't have been defeated."
"Defeated, Voldemort is gone?" said Ginny
Justin and Molly flinched at the name, but all the Weasley men were nodding, "Yes You Know Who was destroyed, and we owe it all to Harry."
Ginny shuddered. "We have to talk to him, apologize, beg his forgiveness. Here we thought that he had betrayed us, when we were the betrayers. Worse than he ever could have been. Ten years in Azkaban I can't even imagine what he went through."
Molly jumped in "We could set up a room for him in the burrow. Maybe Ron's old room. I know he doesn't have his own place. You could invite him to stay with us. Talk to him after the meeting Arthur."
"Does anyone know where he is staying, we could go over tonight and talk to him." Asked Hermione
"I think he's still staying at Hogwarts. But it might not be such a good idea to talk to him tonight he's probably pretty exhausted. Besides we should let our own nerves calm down a bit before talking to him." Said Fred with a thoughtful look. "It might be best to wait a day like Percy suggested. He's perfectly fine at Hogwarts for a couple of nights. Dumbledore will see that he's taken care of."
Ron spoke up again "Waiting a couple of days is probably for the best. Perce you say that the ceremony will be in three days"
Percy nodded
"Perfect we will talk to him before the ceremony. That way after the ceremony he can head to the burrow to escape from the press, and that will give us time to get everything ready. Agreed?"
Slowly everyone nodded.
"Good so we will talk to him in three days once the initial excitement has passed"
Harry was miserable. Even when he was innocent no one came to talk to him. He'd even had to find his own room in the castle. Not that anyone offered to let him stay. He smirked to himself "I suppose they expected me to return to my cell like a good little boy". He'd been expecting Ron or maybe Hermione to come talk to him, apologize, cry or something. But no one came. Not Albus, not Lupin, not Ron nor Hermione. Sirius had sent for him. Sent for him and the first thing that happens when he shows up is some woman drawing a wand on him and treating him like dirt. Well he wasn't going to stand for this. They betrayed him. If they didn't want to face up to their actions, then to hell with them. He didn't need them. He didn't owe them anything, and he certainly wouldn't miss them. It had been ten years after all. First chance he got he was leaving.
"Your saying Harry is leaving the wizarding world?" questioned Ron
Dumbledore sighed, "Yes and he's requested that we not attempt to contact him."
"But we have to talk to him. I have to apologize. I have to let him know how sorry I am that I didn't believe him!" screamed Hermione
"Please headmaster. Just tell us where he is. We do need to speak with him. Mum has a room at the burrow if he wants it. We have to let him know. Just tell us where he is." Pleaded Ron.
"Honestly I would tell you if I knew, but he left yesterday right after the meeting and no one has seen him since."
Ron and Hermione stumbled out of professor Dumbledore's office shoulders slumped in defeat, vacant expressions on their faces.
Hermione was sitting in her living room looking through her photo album. Every once in a while she would touch a picture and a tear would roll down her cheek. She was so immersed in this ritual that she missed the flames in her fireplace turn green and the appearance of Ginny's head. It was her voice that finally pulled Hermione out of her memories.
"Hermione have you seen todays Daily Prophet? There is a letter from Harry. He's leaving Hermione and he says anyone who tries to contact him will be sorry. He hates us. Merlin you were right he hates us and he won't even listen to apologies." Sobbed Ginny.
"I know, Ron has been searching for him for the past two days to try and talk to him. He hasn't heard a word about where he might be and he's talk to everyone."
"So there is nothing we can do?" hiccupped Ginny.
"No. It looks like he's left us. For good." Sighed Hermione as she reached out to touch another photo.
"Hermione. I'm headed over to the burrow. I need to be with mum right now. If anyone is looking for me could you let them know…"
"Yes I'll let Justin know where you are." Replied Hermione distractedly.
"So you can't find him. What kind of unspeakables are you?" Demanded Ron.
"Ones who have to stop looking Ron. The ministry can't contact Harry and let's face it you can't get any more ministry then our family." Replied Fred Calmly.
"Don't give me that. You can find him. Do it!"
"Ron, No. Harry doesn't want to be found. We've tried. This letter in the prophet confirms this. He has asked us not to bother him and we are going to comply" said George with authority.
"Look Ron don't you think we want to talk to him. We owe him as well. He's a part owner in Weasley Wizard Wheezes. Without his investment at the start we would not have been able to start the joke shop in Hogsmead much less have branches in Diagon Alley and Paris. But we have to honor his request." Stated Fred
Ron opened his mouth to continue the argument, paused looking at his brothers.
"He's really gone then?" he said in a defeated voice.
"Yes Ron he's left and there is nothing we can do."
"Mum, mum are you home?" Called out Ginny as she stepped out of the fire.
She was greeted by silence. Walking through the kitchen she noticed the breakfast dishes were still on the table. A broken teacup on the floor by her mothers chair. Moving quickly she climbed the stairs towards her parents room. As she passed the room that they had made up for Harry she spotted her mother. She was sitting on the bed with the daily prophet in one hand and a framed photo of Harry in the other. Ginny walked in and sat down beside her mother and pulled her into a hug.
"He's gone. And we never got to tell him how sorry we were."
"Yes mum. He's gone."


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Global technology giant IBM has joined the opposition to a Vermont proposal to regulate chemicals in children's products that the state's health department considers harmful.
Big Blue was part of a chorus of major industries against the plan, a list that includes the Toy Industry Association, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Keurig Green Mountain and Wal-Mart.
"If you're going to be considering potentially taking away somebody's livelihood, we need to be sure there's an actual harm, an actual exposure and a risk from those products," Janet Doyle, a representative for IBM, told the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Committee.
The Vermont Senate this year passed one of the toughest policies in the nation to regulate toxic chemicals found in all consumer products, business lobbyists said. The groups have successfully downsized the bill in the House, limiting the scope of the chemical reporting requirement to children's products. The legislation creates a program comparable to Washington state's program.
The large corporations are concerned that even if the law only applies to children's products, the bill cracks the door open for further regulation and will cost their companies thousands in reporting fees.
Companies fear Vermont's program would impose costs on businesses for reporting chemicals that might be safe in small amounts. They want the state to make a stronger case when requiring companies to label or remove chemicals found in their products, according to Bill Driscoll, vice president of the trade organization Associated Industries of Vermont.
"That's why I think there might need to be some sort of standard, not just that it is linked to these health effects, but at what level of exposure do you need to actually have those effects," Driscoll told lawmakers.
"If it's something that you need to eat a truckload a day for a year to have a cancer risk, then that's not a really a meaningful risk that would warrant listing," he said.
The bill creates a working group of representatives from a public interest group, a health advocate, a scientist and businesses. Only when this group recommends action can the health commissioner regulate chemicals considered to be a risk to public health.
Starting point
Environmentalists and public health advocates have watched the bill weaken in the House. Now they seek to ensure that the bill's scope expands over time.
"Starting out with children's products – consistency with Washington – could be way to get it up and running, but limiting ourselves in that way in the long term is certainly limiting the health protections under the bill," said Lauren Hierl, a lobbyist with the group Vermont Conservation Voters.
Children's products are defined under the bill as any product used by (or marketed for) children under 12 years of age, including toys, cosmetics, jewelry, products for teething and sucking, and car seats. Electronics, winter equipment and second-hand products are exempt.
Nick Carter represents Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, an organization that considers toxic chemical exposure a "top health care risk." He recommended expanding the scope of the bill over time to include all consumer products.
"I think even for protecting children under 12, you're not actually doing them full service by limiting it to just children's products," he said. "I'm not sure what world that is where children limit themselves to products that are designed for them."
Exposure to certain chemicals has been linked to harmful health effects for all ages: cancer, intellectual development, reproductive health – including altered semen quality, sterility, menstruation and fertility – and other effects not limited to children's direct contact with toxic chemicals, Carter said.
Committee Chair Rep. David Deen, D-Putney, said he supports a provision that would expand the rulemaking authority to a broader range of products. That's why he inserted a provision that asks the health department to report to lawmakers next year on whether to expand the scope of products.
Deen will decide whether to allow the health department to regulate chemicals without legislative approval. Businesses want lawmakers to have the final say, but public health advocates say the process is too slow.
"Is that a good way to reach an end to protecting Vermonters? Now, I don't have an answer to that question yet," he said. "I'm leaning toward rule-making, but that's a lean."
Over-reaching, businesses say
Currently, the legislature regulates chemicals one at time, and has done so for mercury, bisphenol A (BPA), lead and flame retardants. Industry groups prefer the legislative process because it allows them more involvement.
"It's beyond the scope of the Department of Health and it's really something that is more appropriately fleshed out and debated in the Legislature for the various stakeholders," Driscoll said, "especially when you look at the breadth of this legislation."
Committee Vice Chair Rep. Jim McCullough, D- Williston, disagrees, calling the process "tortuous."
"For me, I don't like the onus being on our shoulders every year, and I perceived that to be a real slowdown for the benefit of industry," McCullough said.
Business groups say they support consumer safety, but the bill, which includes a $2,000 reporting fee for each chemical to support the program, would be burdensome, especially for businesses already reporting to other states, Driscoll said.
But other businesses support stronger regulation, citing studies that estimate the national public health cost of childhood exposure to toxic chemicals at $76.6 billion annually.
"I hope that the Legislature looks beyond the immediate interests from entrenched industries to a healthier future for all Vermonters," said Martin Wolf, director of product sustainability and authenticity for Seventh Generation.
He said regulating toxic chemicals in consumer products will open the market for a "green chemistry" industry.
"When you don't regulate these chemicals," Wolf said, "what you're doing is codifying current practices and actually blocking innovation into new technologies."
The committee is expected to vote on the bill Friday.
Meanwhile, Congress is considering a bill that would ban state legislatures from passing laws regulating toxic chemicals found in consumer products. The Vermont Attorney General on Thursday sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives opposing the legislation.
"Protecting Vermont's children and adults from toxic chemicals is an important function of the State, which we share with the federal government," Bill Sorrell said in a statement, "and we must ensure that we continue to have the legal authority."
Clarification: An earlier version of this article indicated that Burton Snowboards opposed S.239. The company in testimony said it supports the bill's intent but preferred a federal law or a version that aligned more closely with other states.


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The 12-member team will be led by Ricky Ponting.
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Nineteen Dead After Love Parade Stampede
It seems like the curse plaguing electronic music events took a vacation overseas to cause mayhem over at Germany's Love Parade this weekend where 19 were killed after a stampede at the entrance of the event. Again, like Electric Daisy Carnival, organizers failed to provide adequate security and space for the 1.4 million patrons resulting in the deaths and causing injury to 340 people. The German city of Duisburg, where the 2010 edition took place, seems to have been woefully unprepared for the massive influx of people.
Right now, organizers and city officials are playing the blame game, so what happened exactly is still a bit murky. What is known is that there was only one entrance to the event via a tunnel. At some point, the grounds, which were located at an old rail yard, reached capacity and the gates were closed. Security told everyone to turn around, which caused rumors and panic to spread among those trying to reach the Love Parade. Despite the deaths and injuries, at no point did the organizers pull the plug on the event, insisting that it would have just caused more panic. Really? They couldn't explain via microphone to everyone what was happening?
Love Parade's response to the tragedy was to immediately call for an end to all future events -- drastic when you compare EDC's response, which was to raise the age limit to its events to 18 and over.
It's hard to compare Love Parade to Ultra Music Festival, seeing how both events are drastically different in size. But as electronic music events seem to be getting more and more bad press lately, anti-rave hysteria seems to be reaching a fever pitch. How long until our own city officials start questioning the safety of our own local events like Ultra? Safety and security always seem to be top priority at Ultra, but we have a feeling everything will be given a closer look for the 2011 edition.
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How Motherhood Has Revolutionized My Business
Last week, Yael turned one year old, and I spent a few days reflecting on how motherhood has changed me, supported my evolution…and totally revolutionized my business.
When I first became pregnant with Penina 7 years ago, my business had just begun to take off, and I was scared that having a baby and becoming a mother would stop me in my tracks. I was scared the business would just not be there after my maternity leave. Alternately, I was worried that if I did retain the business, I'd be working even crazier hours than the already crazy 60-hour workweeks I was working, because I'd be taking care of a baby in between!
Looking back, I have to chuckle at myself, because Motherhood has actually helped me grow my business exponentially and become a much more sane entrepreneur.
I meet and coach a lot of women who are pregnant or contemplating becoming pregnant and hold the same fears and anxieties about it all that I did. I'm always so excited to have the conversation with these women, because there is so much amazing-ness that can happen for your business when you step into motherhood.
Here are some of the ways Motherhood revolutionized my Business –
- I have much better boundaries: Having children made it necessary for me to cut back on work, finish at a reasonable time, put technology away when I'm parenting, and stop working every day of the week. Better boundaries have resulted in doing my work more efficiently, letting go of tasks that don't actually need to get done, and having more time leftover for myself and my family.
- I am much more clear on my priorities: Becoming a Mother put so much into perspective for me. While my career and sacred work are still super-important and meaningful to me, being with my children helps me remember that family, friends, and time for self are usually highest on my list. This allows me to work just the right amount for me, enjoy more of my life…and most importantly, not feel tension around it all.
- I am more confident and intuitive than I've ever been before: The process of stepping into motherhood was very complex for me. At first, it was really hard. In all honesty, I was a sleep-deprived mess, and I started doubting myself and my decisions left and right – did I feed the baby the right way? Did I use the word "no" when I shouldn't have? Was it ok for the baby to nap at that time? Not to mention there are so many opinions out there on the "right" way to mother – all of the information was scaring me and putting me into a tizzy!
I got to a place of such deep anxiety that I realized it was time to listen to myself in a new way, and to learn the next level of self-trust so that I could feel good about my parenting decisions and also act from a place of intuition instead of fear. This deeper sense of confidence and intuition has completely made its way into my business, so that I make better decisions, feel more at ease, don't waste energy doubting myself, and show up even better for my clients.
- My mission has deepened and I am more passionate: Something about becoming a mother has made me more passionate about everything that's important to me. I'm no scientist, but I do feel my hormones – and almost my DNA – got re-arranged by the whole experience. Nonetheless, along with now crying at silly cereal commercials, I also feel even more strongly about my mission and my sacred message and the ways that I was put on this planet to help others. I also think to become a mother, my heart had to get bigger. And all the care and love that I pour toward my children now spills over into the ways I take care of my clients and the sincerity of my desire to help heal others in the world. With this deeper mission and passion, my teaching is stronger, my marketing is more effective, I am more magnetic, and I feel more energized.
- Self-care has become tantamount: In the first few years with Penina, all the nursing and sleepless nights highlighted my tendencies toward not taking great care of myself, overworking and overstressing. (She was a colicky baby and toddler who almost never slept and nursed 24-7). Luckily, I chose to learn the lesson after that first year or two around how vital self-care is – not just for myself, but so that I'm fully present and happy for my daughters…and also to model for my daughters how to be a woman who takes good care of herself.
Learning how to take care of myself has revolutionized my business, because the better care I take of myself, the less I am a slave to my business and the more I've been able to put better and better systems in place. It's also taught me how to receive support in a much deeper way, and as a result, I'm proud to say I have what I consider to be the BEST team in the coaching industry.
- Limiting family stories have washed away: Becoming a mother to my own children, for me, has meant that I've developed even more into my own woman, consciously separate from my own parents, and have been able to put down lots of old family stories and beliefs. For example, I no longer buy into the hold of my family of origin's Money Story, which is deeply embedded in a narrative of lack, scarcity and the need to overwork. I've also been able to put down (mostly) a particularly persistent story about how our family members are perpetual Victims in life. Being able to release the old Scarcity and Victimhood stories has allowed me to earn a greater income than I ever thought would be possible for myself, and create satisfying success and happiness in so many areas.
So, whether you're a mother or not, or becoming a mother or not, the bottom line is this: embrace all of the life events that come your way. They are given to you to not only become more of who you're meant to be, but to strengthen your business in one way or another…if you let them!
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