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My interview with Kenny Bridges, vocalist and guitar player for the rock band Moneen, starts off as expected -- with him being sarcastic and charming at the same time and me falling for it. After I unsuccessfully tried calling his cell phone several times, his publicity rep has finally had to connect us via a three-way conference call.
"Sorry it's been so hard to get this call through," I apologize earnestly.
"Hey, as long as it didn't make you sad on the inside, then everything is fine," he coos in his best Mister Rogers "I'm really concerned" voice.
"Oh, no, it didn't make me...oh, right." Damn, I fell for it. "He's a kidder," his PR rep has warned me. "He has that Canadian sense of dry humor."
That sense of humor reportedly got Bridges and Moneen bandmate Chris "Hippy" Hughes kicked out of their own concert once.
"Is that true?" I ask.
"You heard about that?"
"The funny thing is that it's happened twice. Once we got thrown out of our own show because, yeah, Hippy and I started a two-man mosh pit and security thought that we were just a bunch of crazy drunks -- and we weren't at all," he says, sounding exasperated.
"Then recently, we got kicked out of our own after-party...actually, it was just me; I got thrown out of our after-party because I started making fun of the DJ for playing Limp Bizkit and he got real mad. And all I did was say, over and over (changes to a high, whiny voice), 'Man, I love Limp Bizkit! Can you play more Limp Bizkit?'
"I was just trying to see how many times I could say Limp Bizkit to him and it got really funny, I thought. But he started to try to fight me. He was so angry he was just shaking. The next thing I knew, I was being thrown out of our own after-party. But really, it was actually one of the most proud moments of my life. That DJ was mean to Hippy, and I really do stick up for my friends. I'm not a fighter, believe me, but I am pretty good at annoying people to the point where they get so angry they start shaking," he says proudly.
"That, ah, is a pretty good skill, I guess."
"It got me through high school."
Despite Bridges's antics, Moneen's stage show, like their sound, is a controlled chaos, a happy mix of pop rock songs played with heavy metal musicianship. Yes, there's a lot of frantic guitar work and screamed vocals, but there are also strong melodies and radio-friendly tunes.
"Well, I have a couple of questions about your new CD, The Red Tree," I say, trying to steer the conversation back on topic.
"Hello? Are you still there?" he says.
"Yes, yes, I'm here."
"Oh, my phone made a weird noise and I thought I had hung up on you. It scared me for a second," he whispers.
"No, I'm here..." Duh. He got me again. "About the CD..."
The Red Tree is the first CD the four-man group has been able to write and record over the full course of a year. For their other releases, four CDs in five years, including one they split with Alexisonfire, the group crammed recording into a three- or four-week break from touring, rushing to finish the project in time to get back out on the road. Bridges says the extra time was both good and bad for the group.
"We gave ourselves a little too much freedom. When we listened to our demos it was just like, 'What the hell is this crap that we're writing?' Some of the early demos just didn't make any sense. We realized, 'Okay, we need to get focused. We need to pick a certain direction that we really feel in our hearts is what we think this band should be doing, and kind of go with it from there.' When it comes down to it, we just wanted this record to be everything that we've always been kind of too scared to try in the past.
"In the end, it became like a really, really positive, creative experience in trying something new and then also taking what we love about our music and trying to perfect it as much as we could. It will never really be perfect. But if, at the time, you can get it as honest and as exhilarating, that's great. That's what it was like in the end. When we went into the studio we were like, 'Wow, we wrote these songs!' There was not one song that we just thought, 'Yeah, it's okay.' We actually love every song."
"So what's that songwriting process like for you?" I ask.
"Well, usually I come in with an idea. Some people like it, then other people won't like it and there'll be fights and we'll punch each other in the face and get really angry. Then we'll go get some pumpkin pie with whipped cream and then we'll make up and then we'll write a song." Again, straight deadpan.
"Ah, I don't believe you."
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"Yep, you're right in doing so," he laughs as if he's happy that I'm finally catching on.
"You've said that this time the songwriting process was very different from previous records. Was that in how you wrote or what you wrote about?"
"This time," Bridges says, "there were like a lot of issues going on, issues that involved more than just me in my own little bubble. It was really upsetting to see there was almost never a calm for the whole year that we were writing that record. There was always something going on. You'd turn on the TV and there was always something. We'd be like, 'Oh, great! How much more can this world fall to pieces?' Writing was about taking all of that and trying to find ways to feel right about it, to come to terms with everything going on around us. I don't think that we're changing the world with our music, by any means. I don't think anyone is going to pick up our record and start making some environmental revolution or anything. But, if nothing else, we opened our own eyes a little bit with this record."
Moneen performs Thursday, March 8, at Walter's on Washington, 4215 Washington Avenue, 713-862-2513.


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Remains were 'Disappeared' man
Human remains found buried near the Irish border have been identified as those of suspected IRA murder victim Gerry Evans.
The 24-year-old went missing in 1979 and is one of the so-called Disappeared who were killed and secretly buried by republicans during the Troubles. His body was found last month in bogland in Co Louth in the Irish Republic only days after officials had given up the search.
In a statement on Monday, the group formed by the British and Irish governments to recover the Disappeared said: "The results positively indicate that the remains are those of Mr Gerard Evans. Dr Brian Farrell, coroner for the City of Dublin, has accepted this as evidence of identification and has authorised the release of the remains to the family.
"The thoughts of everyone in the Commission are with the Evans family at this difficult time."
Mr Evans was last seen hitch-hiking outside Castleblaney in Co Monaghan and became one of 16 people known as the Disappeared. So far the remains of eight victims have been recovered.
Last month the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICLVR) said its 16-month dig in the Carrickrobin area in search of Mr Evans's remains had ended without success. But days later it made the shock announcement that a body had been discovered.
The missing man's family lived in Crossmaglen, south Armagh, just north of the border in Northern Ireland, close to another Disappeared victim, Charlie Armstrong. The remains of Mr Armstrong, who went missing in 1981, were discovered in bogland in Co Monaghan in July and he was laid to rest by his family around the time the search for Mr Evans seemed set to end in failure.
In 1999 the IRA admitted it had killed and secretly buried nine of the 16 Disappeared, while the republican Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) has been linked to one of the deaths.
The plight of the families of the Disappeared became a major political issue in the 1990s after the ceasefires called by the main paramilitary groups. After demands from families for the right to give their loved ones a proper burial, the British and Irish governments formed the ICLVR in 1999.
Former republican paramilitaries were asked to give the commission information which might help locate the remains of their victims.

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Which tribe will win the Reward Challenge this week?
Which tribe will win the Reward Challenge this week?
Unless Morgan gets their spirits up and pulls a rabbit out of their collective hat, it's more than likely gonna be Drake.
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If the challenge involves swimming... Drake will win.
Going with Morgan. Just a feeling that they are due.
Morgan is due
"George Oscar Bluth II, aka GOB, featured magician in the best selling videotape, "Girls With Low Self Esteem" invites you to enter his world.
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Still Drake. Morgan won't be able to get its act together in time.
I say Morgan wins this one.
I say Drake and they will have to start stealing castaways.
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AUDIO: City Commissioners Criticize County
KSAL Staff - August 26, 2013 7:22 pm
City Commissioners approve a tax increase, and criticize county commissioners calling them an "embarrassment".
Monday evening Salina City Commissioners included a tax increase as part of the 2014 budget. Later in the meeting they criticized Saline County Commissioners calling them an "embarrassment".
To begin their meeting on Monday, commissioners unanimously voted a mil levy increase of.75 mils to help fund the 2014 budget. The increase will raise an estimated $840,000 in additional revenue. From the additional revenue $440,000 will be allocated to street repairs, with the rest going into the general fund.
Among other business, commissioners approved a resolution asking the Kansas Corporation Commission to deny Westar Energy's application for a rate increase in 2014. Westar has applied to the Kansas Corporation Commission for a 1.7 percent increase worth $31.7 million. The utility company says it needs the increase to meet federal requirements. Westar also wants to readjust rates so residential and small business customers pay more while industrial consumers pay less. Under the proposal, residential bills will increase nearly 9 percent, or about $7.50 a month for 900 kilowatt hours of usage. Bills for large industrial companies would drop about 8 percent.
Commissioners also responded to Saline County's rejection of the City's health department "Salina-Saline County Building Proposal" and their respective counter proposal. A resolution approved essentially is the final action in severing ties between the city and county in regard to operation of the health department. It includes the city paying $500,000 for repair of the current building, and the county paying $500,000. If the roof repair costs more that $1 million, an amount of $250, 000 from the health department's reserve funds could be used as needed. Effective January 1st, the health department becomes a Saline County department.
After approving the resolution, City Commissioner Kaye Crawford said that she was "appalled" by the counties unwillingness to work with the city on this. She said that the county raised taxes by 2 mils to fund the health department, but if they had worked with the city there wouldn't have been a need for a tax increase. " She added "I think the tax payers should be up in arms."
Mayor Barb Shirley said "I am embarrassed for the county, honestly". She continued "I will go on record and say they are an embarrassment".
Commissioner Randall Hardy questioned the funding of the health department, and urged the county to be "good stewards of the health department".
Commissioner Jon Blanchard said "they said that they would not cut services or employees, and would fully fund the health department". He added that "I hope that they were and continue to be sincere in that regard".
Everyone likes to include me when my vote was yes.
Duncan would not talk about 2015, like a cocky boy he is, he knows he plans on shredding that dept come 2015. Duncan has talked about his plans to people he thinks are close, and it has made the rounds. He won't be re-elected, but the budget needs passed in 2014 before he will be sent packing, and the damage will be done. Smart move Gile and Duncan. Don't use cities money to pay for half, raise taxes to take it on yourself and strap the county taxpayers even further. WOW, what a good steward. JOKE.
whoa just one moment boys and girls of the city commission. Yes with your current comments that's what you are acting like. Kaye you have been a big problem with that junk art and other projects plus your support of that there rights ordinance. Mayor you support of questionable groups, the closing of Greely St., the art junk on 9 th street. Lets not forget about big mouth Aaron H. The 2 new guys have done nothing but criticize. All of you are responsible for 8 plus million to be poured into the bi-center. Your like to put the county down but you tossed the health department early on so the county had to pick it up or there would be no department.
I am happy to see they reposted the comments made on here as they were deleted earlier today. I believe red neck has said it all and I will direct my comment to John Price. Many of us voted for you when you were seeking election. You brought up facts of how should I phrase this well the others commissioners catering to certain people and groups and the goings on at city hall. Looks like to me you became one of those people you spoke out against.
Kale Smith why don't you bring up the point that the city said they did not want anything to do with the Health Department as of 1/1/14. So the county picked up the fumbled ball by the city and ran with it. Then the city had second throughts and wanted do overs like little children on the play ground. These city commissioners have played to many games with the taxpayers and they got into a groove doing it which has affected the growth of our city. When you come out and make a statement like they did then someone responsible has to take over. What the health department people fear is they will not be able to do half their jobs and collect full pay. They will like most of us have to work their full job to be compensated and those who do not will be gone. So should any program down there that is not earning its own keep. The health department has had the city in their pockets long enought. I for one would like an investigation by an outside agency into the health department for the last 10 years. That should bring up some interesting facts.
Iggy I have seen you defend Duncan from the get go and bash the health dept on a routine basis, when not one shred of evidence has shown that dept has done anything except do the community good, yet, your stance has been very anti specific against the employees there and very pro Duncan (few and far between), and anti city. Saying the employees have it too good, for years been not doing their jobs, half the job for full pay, Makes a person go hmmmmmmmm. Just how close are you to this mess, and just how close are you to Mr. Duncan one must wonder. lol, who cares, have at it. Sleep as good as you can tonight. If some investigation turns out I am wrong, then fine, I am happy it gets handled, I don't know enough about the dept, only somebody pretty close to it would know these claims you suggest. Making you a very biased centered person with common sense removed from your capability.
To the contrary have little to do with any of it. But being an executive what I realize is when people start protecting something and speaking out there is something going on. It should make no difference if Santa Claus took over the health department if it were being run correctly to begin with. For sure the status quo will not be the same. If everything was just great it would not matter who was in charge but that is not the case here.
Let me get this straight; The city did not maintain the health building, as it was responsible for per the contract; The building's roof falls into unsafe conditions; The city wants to build a new building at a greater cost than simply repairing, and remodeling it; The city gets upset when it is clear the county does not want to do the same; The city formally washes it's hands of the health department; Comes back to the table and wants back in on the Health Department; Since the county is solely responsible for the Health Dept anyway (Look it up, kids), they will continue with running the Health Dept independently.
… And now, with the health department budget off their books, the city has chosen to increase taxes still (Due to poor spending, in my opinion); now the city resorts to name calling since they didn't get their way. Opinion: How can the city claim the county is an "embarrassment" when they no longer have to fund the health department, but choose to increase taxes anyway? This whole situation has been ridiculous, but these last few spats have been appalling.
I think both are embarassments to Salina and Saline county. How quickly those that talked the talk of reform and changes for the better worry about their own deals before the good of those they represent. FOR SHAME
Lookout Barnum & Bailey!!!! You have competition!!!!!!!!!
Redneck you are grossly misinformed. I did not vote on the so called art junk on ninth street. It Was voted on before I was ever elected. I voted against the 8 plus million on the bi center and I pushed for Greeley bridge to reopen which it is in the works . This is all public record and factual information. Maybe you should research and get correct information before making false accusations. John price I do thank you for coming around and trying to work with us . I should have excluded you from that comment .
Ok mayor I am grossly misinformed according to you. Did you not vote to go ahead with the so called art project on south 9th street when you and the rest of the commissioners had a chance to terminate the deal? Did you not then turn around and vote for the expensive bases for this material to be placed on? As for the bridge all I remember reading is the commissioners pushing to close the bridge and turn it into a walking path into the fairgrounds. I further do not remember anything from you when they were wanting to designate midway as the main entrance. It has been close to if not over a year and nothing has been done to fix that bridge why? Given it is a main entrance and exit to the fairgrounds and bi center this should have been torn apart a long time ago. Further I believe you voted in favor of the Magnolia project and were part of the hiring process of the company who could not do the work in a timely manner. Give me some time I will be very happy to pull up your voting records and anything else I can find concerning you. Naturally it may take some time as I want to verify that all the information is factural.
Further being a commissioner you are supposed to be above making comments as you have done about the county commissioners. Some of those comments were totally wrong and your latest calling them an embarrassment is uncalled for. Not one of them came out and called you decision to use your position to come out for gay rights and be the first and to date I believe the only mayor to do so. None of these county commissioners said anything. Sorry but you are standing on shakey ground.
For the city commissioners to raise the mill levy when they no longer have to operate the health department is a travisty and each and everyone along with the city manager needs to be held accountable.
The issue is the perception of how it is done. Yes the city dropped the agreement, but quickly said it was to make a new updated one that serves all. From that moment on, attitudes and ego's took over, and the backstabbing and vendettas began. We expect more from our elected leaders. From the city, to the county, I say shame on you. Why is it, once someone is elected, they throw out all values and morality for the sake of specific kickbacks for the thank you's to supporters, and bad intentions towards those who speak out against you. To the elected officials, Lose your attitudes and do what is right, when you vote on something, put your petty thoughts aside, and do what is best for the common Salina or Saline County resident. That is why both commissions are currently holding a U.S. Senate type popularity. What happens once you get the job that allows you to throw out your common sense gauge? Nothing changes in politics from Federal, to state, to local. It is the same ole same ole, and we all as voters cannot wait for that change that each of you strive for when asking for the job. Yes you have the Iggy type supporters who are really just a pawn in the game, strategically placed to incite their agenda, but the other 99% is begging for common sense.
Iggy type supporters who the heck do you think you are Kale Smith? Any elected official must be professional and the elected city commissioners are anything but professional with their name calling. Evidently Kale Smith you are a bully just like the city commissioners try to be and when you do not get your way you all are nothing but a bunch of cry babies. I also find it disturbing for our mayor to get on here to try an justify her actions. Many taxpayers have lost respect for her a long time ago.
Iggy, the more you speak, the less I have to say. So thank you. Keep at it. You're doing a great job at making yourself irrelevant. To say someone has no right to speak in a public forum. LOL. You are a cutie. You need your cheeks pinched.
Kale Smith the more you post I see you are not a real man but one of thoses mayor's boys she pushes for. I guess that explains you calling real men cutie ect. Oh well I guess we have to live with it to a point so I will take it with a grain of salt.
Theres the IGGY I know, going after someones manhood.And you are an executive. I can't stop laughing
Hey RED NECK! Shouldn't you have verified that all the information is factural(your spelling), BEFORE you opened you big fat anonymous mouth? Yet again?
Scott just what exactly did red neck misrepresent?
Scott boy are you man enought to tell me that to my face? I figure you are big man behind a keyboard. What I said is factual and the mayor knows it as well as the other commissioners.


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Pretty fun tasting – spruce, honey, ginger, light cinnamon. A very warm tea. Very wild, untamed forest kinda feels to it. It's about as natural as you are gonna get to a snickerdoodle tea without adding any flavoring oils. But yeah, it's not like actual snickerdoodle tea – it's got that lightness of a snickerdoodle but not that tartness I associate with cream of tartar use in the cookie. Maybe if I made a snickerdoodle cookie while camping..
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- Doctoral in economics, graduation with distinction, Free University of Amsterdam (1981)
- Doctor's degree, Leiden University (1988), thesis on public debt management
Main current positions:
- Professor of social security (1995-), GAK Foundation
- Professor of economics (2000-), Faculty of Law, Leiden University
- Head Department of economics, Leiden University (2000-)
- Member of the Supervisory Board of the Dutch Central Bank (2012-)
- Chairman Education Advisory Board Progresz/Capabel, Netherlands School of Social Security (2003-)
- Member Taskforce Montae Pensions, as expert advisor (2011-)
- Reviewer European Sciency Foundation and several journals
- Member Editorial Board Netspar (Network for Studies on Pensions, Aging and Retirement), Tilburg University (2011-)
- Member Editorial Board, Journal Public Finance and Management
- Member Partner Research Council Netspar (2013-)
- Member Advisory Board Pension Executive Program, Erasmus University, Rotterdam (2012-)
- Member Advisory Board Hans van Mierlo Foundation (2012-)
Main former positions:
- Crown-member of the Social and Economic Council (the main government advisory body on social and economic policy in the Netherlands, 1994-2008)
- Member of the Executive Board of the Social and Economic Council (2000-2006)
- Chairman Expert Committee on Social and Economic Policy (Social and Economic Council, 2007-2010)
- Chairman Expert Committee on the sustainability of the pension system (Minister of Social Affairs and Employment, 2009-2010)
- Member of the Central Planning Committee (Advisory Committee of CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis, 1997-2004)
- Member Advisory Committee Macroeconomic Statistics, Statistics Netherlands (2008-2012)
- Member Delta Lloyd Advisory Board (2005-2012)
- Member Achmea Vitale Scientific Advisory Board (2009-2012)
- Member of the board of the Foundation for Public Finance (Drees Stichting, 1999-2012)
- Member of the board of the Dutch Social Security Association (NGSZ, 2007-2012)
- Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport
- Commission of the European Communities
- Netherlands Court of Audit
- Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles
- Delta Lloyd
- Achmea
- Research Fellow Leiden Law School, Leiden Unversity
- External Fellow Netspar, Tilburg University
Research grants:
- Research program Reform of social security; grant: 2.7 million Euro by GAK Foundation (2005-2014)
- Network for Studies on Pensions, Ageing and Retirement (2014-2017). Medium Vision Grant for project 'Pension savings and consumption needs of current and future retirees'
- Netspar Topicality Project Grant for project 'Pension reform and income inequality among older people in 15 European countries' (2015)
- European Commission FP-7, Neujobs project on European Labour Markets (2011-2012)
- Earlier grants by:
- Network for Studies on Pensions, Ageing and Retirement (2011-2014)
- SNS Reaal Bank (1997-2003)
- Dutch Association of Insurers, Verbond van Verzekeraars (1999-2003)
- GAK Foundation (2004)
- Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs (2004/2005)
- Kees Goudswaard and Koen Caminada (2016), Social security contributions: economic and public finance considerations, International Social Security Review, 68(4), pp. 25-45.
- Jinxian Wang, Koen Caminada, Kees Goudswaard and Chen Wang (2015), 'Decomposing income polarization and tax-benefit changes across 31 European countries and Europe wide, 2004-2012', Department of Economics Research Memorandum 2015.03, Leiden University, 49 p.
- J. Wang, O. Van Vliet and K. Goudswaard, 'Social assistance benefits and European coordination', Department of Economics Research Memorandum 2015.02, Leiden University, 31 p.
- M. Knoef, J. Been, R. Alessie, K. Caminada, K. Goudswaard and A. Kalwij (2016), 'Measuring retirement savings adequacy: developing a multi-pillar approach in the Netherlands', Journal of Pension Economics and Finance, 15 (1), 55-89, 2016.
- K.P. Goudswaard and K. Caminada (2014), 'Private social expenditure and the redistributive impact of the welfare state', in: Michael Nollert, Monica Budowski, Christopher Young (eds.), Private Macht im Wohlfahrtsstaat: Akteure und Institutionen, Seismo Verlag, Zürich, pp. 188-204.
- M.G. Knoef, J. Been, R.J.M. Alessie, C.L.J. Caminada, K.P. Goudswaard and A.S. Kalwij (2013), 'Measuring retirement savings adequacy: a multi-pillar approach in the Netherlands', Netspar Design Paper 25.
- C. Wang, K. Caminada, and K. Goudswaard (2013), 'Income redistribution in 20 countries over time', International Journal of Social Welfare 23 (3): 262-275 (first published on line: 23 Sep 2013; DOI: 10.1111/ijsw.12061).
- O. van Vliet, M. Beblavy, K. Caminada, S. Domonkos, J. Drahokoupil, K. Goudswaard, F. Koster, L. Kureková, J. McQuinn, M. Münderlein, G. Murphy, M. Myant and I. Siedschlag (2013), 'Labour Relations and Modes of Employment', NEUJOBS Policy Brief D.6.6.
- K. Goudswaard, O. van Vliet, J. Been and K. Caminada (2012/2013), 'Pensions and income inequality in old age', CESifo DICE Report 4/2012, pp. 21-26.
- K. Caminada, K.P. Goudswaard and C. Wang (2012), 'Disentangling Income Inequality and the Redistributive Effect of Taxes and Transfers in 20 LIS Countries Over Time', LIS Working Paper Series 581.
- O. van Vliet, K. Caminada and K. Goudswaard (2012), 'The Political Economy of Labour Market Policies in Western and Eastern European Countries', NEUJOBS Working Paper D6.3, Leiden University, 40 p.
- C. Wang, K. Caminada, and K. Goudswaard (2012), 'The redistributive effect of social transfer programs and taxes: a decomposition across countries', International Social Security Review 65(3), pp. 27-48.
- O. van Vliet, J. Been, K. Caminada and K. Goudswaard (2012), 'Pension reform and income inequality among the elderly in 15 European countries', International Journal of Social Welfare, vol. 21, no. 4(s1), pp. S8-S21.
- K. Caminada and K.P. Goudswaard (2012), 'The Relationship Between Alternative Measures of Social Spending and Poverty Rates', The International Review of Business and Social Sciences 1(5), pp. 8-25. (Annex: Data and Sensitivity Analysis click here
- K. Caminada, K. Goudswaard and F. Koster (2012), 'Social income transfers and poverty: A cross-country analysis for OECD countries', International Journal of Social Welfare, 21(2), pp. 115-126 (doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2397.2011.00815.x).
- O. Van Vliet, J. Been, K. Caminada and K. Goudswaard, 'Pension reform and income inequality among the elderly in 15 European countries', Department of Economics Research Memorandum 2011.03, Leiden University, 29 p.
- K. Caminada and K.P. Goudswaard (2010), How well is social expenditure targeted to the poor?, in: P. Saunders and R. Sainsbury (eds.), Social Security, Poverty and Social Exclusion in Rich and Poorer Countries, International Studies on Social Security, volume 16, Mortsel, Belgium: Intersentia, pp. 97-112.
- K. Caminada, K.P. Goudswaard and O.P. van Vliet (2010), 'Patterns of Welfare State Indicators in the EU: Is there Convergence?', Journal of Common Market Studies, vol. 48, no. 3, pp. 529-556.
- K. Caminada, K.P. Goudswaard and F. Koster (2010), 'Social Income Transfers and Poverty Alleviation in OECD Countries', Department of Economics Research Memorandum 2010.01, Leiden University.
- K.P. Goudswaard and K. Caminada (2010), 'The redistributive effect of public and private social programs: a cross-country empirical analysis', International Social Security Review, vol. 63, no. 1, pp. 1-19.
- K. Caminada and K.P. Goudswaard (2009), 'Social Expenditure and Poverty Reduction in the EU15 and other OECD Countries', Department of Economics Research Memorandum 2009.02, Leiden University, 33 p.
- K. Caminada and K.P. Goudswaard (2008), 'Effectiveness of poverty reduction in the EU. A descriptive analysis', Department of Economics Research Memorandum 2008.06, Universiteit Leiden, 51 p.
- K. Caminada, K.P. Goudswaard and O.P. van Vliet (2008), 'Patterns of welfare state indicators in the EU: Is there convergence?', Department of Economics Research Memorandum 2008.05, Universiteit Leiden, 22 p.
- K.P. Goudswaard and K. Caminada (2008), 'The redistributive impact of public and private social expenditure', Department of Economics Research Memorandum 2008.04, Universiteit Leiden, 16 p.
- K. Caminada and K. Goudswaard (2008), 'Revenue Effects of Tax Facilities for Pension Savings', Atlantic Economic Journal 36(2), pp. 233-246.
- K. Goudswaard, K. Caminada and H. Vording (2006), 'Financing the welfare state', Tax Notes International 42(8), 22 May 2006, pp. 731-737.
- K. Caminada and K.P. Goudswaard (2005), 'Are Public and Private Social Expenditures Complementary?', International Advances in Economic Research 11(2), pp. 175-189.
- K. Caminada and K.P Goudswaard (2004), 'The fiscal subsidy on pension savings in the Netherlands', Tax Notes International 33(13), 29 March 2004, pp. 1231-1240.
- K.P. Goudswaard and B. van Riel (2004), 'Social protection in Europe: do we need more coordination?', TvA / Dutch Journal of Labour Studies 20(3), pp. 236-248.
- K. Caminada and K.P. Goudswaard (2002), 'Income Distribution and Social Security in an OECD Perspective', in: R. Sigg and C. Behrendt (eds.), Social Security in the Global Village, International Social Security Series, Volume 8, Transaction Publishers, New Brunswick / Londen, pp. 163-188.
- P.A. Cornelisse and K.P. Goudswaard (2002), 'On the convergence of social protection systems in the European Union', International Social Security Review 55(3), pp. 3-17.
- K. Caminada and K.P. Goudswaard (2001), 'Does a Flat Rate Personal Income Tax Reduce Tax Progressivity? A Simulation for the Netherlands', Public Finance & Management 1(4), pp. 471-500.
- K. Caminada and K.P. Goudswaard (2001), 'International Trends in Income Inequality and Social Policy', International Tax and Public Finance 8(4), pp. 395-415.
- K. Caminada and K.P. Goudswaard (2001), 'The Final Tax Reform'? Effects of a Flat Rate Individual Income Tax', European Taxation 41(2), pp. 42-46.
- H. Vording and K.P. Goudswaard (1998), 'Legal Indexation of Social Security Benefits: an International Comparison of Systems and Their Effects', in: Th. Marmor, Ph. de Jong (eds.), Ageing, Social Security and Affordability, Ashgate Publishing Ltd., Aldershot, England, pp. 61-76.
- H. Vording and K.P. Goudswaard (1997), 'Indexation of Public Pension Benefits on a Legal Basis: Some Experiences in European Countries', International Social Security Review 50(3), pp. 31-44.
- K. Caminada and K.P. Goudswaard (1996), 'Progression and Revenue Effects of Income Tax Reform', International Tax and Public Finance 3(1), pp. 57-66.
- K.P. Goudswaard, V. Halberstadt and H.M. van de Kar (1995), 'The Demand for Public Sector Intervention in a European Welfare State', in: R. Benjamin e.a. (eds.), Balancing State Intervention, Rand, New York, pp. 147-174.
- K.P. Goudswaard and H.M. van de Kar (1994), 'The Impact of Demographic Change on Tax Revenue', Atlantic Economic Journal 22(3), pp. 52-60.
- K.P. Goudswaard, V. Halberstadt and H.M. van de Kar (1992), 'Dutch social policy in the 1980's: a changing role of the public sector?' Atlantic Economic Journal 20(2), pp. 21-29.
- K.P. Goudswaard (1990), 'Determinants of Public Debt Maturities', De Economist 138(1), pp. 33-46.
- J. de Haan, K.P. Goudswaard and D. Zelhorst (1990), 'Real Deficits and Real Growth: Empirical Evidence for 10 Countries', in: G. Krause-Junk (ed.), Public Finance and Steady Economic Growth, Proceedings of the 45th Congress of the International Institute of Public Finance, pp. 221-230.
- I. Byatt, E. Gjelsvik, K.P. Goudswaard and H.M. van de Kar (1990), 'Energy Exploitation and Public Finances in European Countries', in: V. Tanzi (ed.), Public Finance, Trade and Development, Proceedings of the 44th Congress of the Internaional Institute of Public Finance, Detroit, pp. 223-242.
- K.P. Goudswaard (1990), 'Budgetary Policies in the Netherlands: 1982-1990' Finanzarchiv, Band 48, Heft 2, pp. 271-284.
- K.P. Goudswaard and V. Halberstadt (1986), Aspects of Debt Management and Monetary Policy in Small Open Economies', in: B.P. Herber (ed.), Public Finance and Public Debt, Proceedings of the 40th Congress of the International Institute of Public Finance, Detroit, pp. 343-360.
- K.P. Goudswaard and Ph.R. de Jong (1985), 'The distributional impact of current income transfer policies in the Netherlands', The Journal of Social Policy 14(3), pp. 367-383.
- B.L. Wolfe, Ph.R. de Jong, R.H. Haveman, V. Halberstadt and K.P. Goudswaard (1985), 'The Contribution of Income Transfers to Lagging Economic Performance: the United States and the Netherlands in the 1970s', in: G. Terny and A.J. Culyer (eds.), Public Finance and Social Policy, Proceedings of the 39th Congress of the International Institute of Public Finance, Detroit, pp. 109-121.
- V. Halberstadt, K. Goudswaard and B. le Blanc (1984), 'Current Control Problems with Public Expenditure in Five European Countries', in: M. Emerson (ed.), Europe's Stagflation, Oxford, pp. 122-149.
- B.L. Wolfe, Ph.R. de Jong, R.H. Haveman, V. Halberstadt and K.P. Goudswaard (1984), 'Income Transfers and Work Effort: The Netherlands and The United States in the 1970s', Kyklos 37(4), pp. 609-637.
- V. Halberstadt, R.H. Haveman, B.L. Wolfe and K.P. Goudswaard (1981), The Economics of Disability Policy in Selected European Community Countries: a Preliminary Study and a Proposal for Further Research, Report for the Commission of the European Communities, Leiden.


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Watching tough for injured Tracy
Watching tough for injured Tracy
But sitting on the bench and watching his teammates in Monday's season opener was even worse.
"It was really tough," Tracy said.
Tracy went through agility drills and did some running on the field Wednesday as he continued his rehab from last September's microfracture surgery on his right knee.
Arizona manager Bob Melvin expressed some optimism that Tracy could be back playing by the end of April.
"We've been doing it more frequently," Tracy said of his running drills. "I think that [Melvin's] estimate is a good one -- either then or early May. I'd like to get 30 to 40 at-bats before coming back."
Tracy said the next step would be for him to start running the bases, which he could do in eight to 10 days.
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Certain animals or wildlife exist in Erfworld that are not part of a side. They are not Units, but can be interacted with by units.
Animals can be killed by Units. They can then be used to create provisions, or their constituent parts may be utilized as resources to create useful items (fur rugs, and so forth).
Known Animals
- Pigeons
- Rats
- Fish
- Horned Sheep
- Bugs
- Mosquitoes
Transylvitans and non-humanoid units like doombats and gwiffons can eat animals raw. However, Men (and possibly other units, like twolls), cook food over campfires. It is unknown if this is necessary to make the animal's carcass into provisions, or if it is just habit. This is important because if the weather prevents building a campfire, Men would be unable to cook and eat wildlife in the hex and would be forced to draw from their provisions... Well, that, or just being forced to eat raw meat.


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Fairfax Station House Fire, A Complete Loss
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
News Release 11-73
Date: October 17, 2011
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a house fire, Sunday, October 16, 2011, at approximately 3:10 a.m. in the Fairfax Station area of Fairfax County. The single-family home is located at 10410 Dominion Valley Drive.
Firefighters encountered a fully involved fire from all sides of the two-story home. Firefighters quickly reverted to a defensive fire attack as the fire was well involved throughout the large, wood-frame home. It took firefighters over an hour to bring the fire under control.
The Incident Commander requested a tanker task force, consisting of multiple water tankers and a water relay to assist with bringing the fire under control as the home was in a non-hydrant area. No one was home when the fire broke out. A total of three occupants have been displaced. Red Cross assistance was declined. A family member was transported to INOVA Fairfax Hospital for a non-life threatening injury. One firefighter was transported to the Washington Hospital Burn Center for a non-life threatening injury.
The home is a total loss.
According to fire investigators, the fire is under investigation.
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You face a pivotal moment in your career with long odds of success. The pressure's on and you need to perform at your best.Remember the 3 P's: prepare, persevere and persuade.
Hap Klopp founded The North Face, a maker of outdoor gear, in 1966. Nearly 10 years later, he confronted a problem that could destroy his fast-growing company."The quality and quantity of goose down in the market was below [our] standards," he writes in The Adventure of Leadership. "As availability dried up, importers and middlemen began to 'cut' the product by inserting dust, feathers, used down and anything else that would increase the weight."
Because goose-down jackets were among Klopp's signature products, he needed continued access to the highest quality goose down. So he traveled to China in 1975 to negotiate a deal to buy the best pure down in the world produced by Chinese monopolists with little incentive to sell to America.
First, the Chinese negotiator rejected Klopp's claim that middlemen were harming the global reputation of Chinese down by cheapening it with additives. "You are wrong," he told Klopp. "Wrong, wrong, wrong."
Klopp persevered by citing facts to support his point. Then he appealed to both compassion and greed.
"We have 60 loyal Chinese workers," Klopp said. "If you turn me down, they will be out of a job, we will be out of business, and you will have missed the best long-term opportunity you'll see in a long time."
After two more days of negotiations, the Chinese agreed to do business with Klopp. His ability to buy the Chinese down differentiated his products from his competitors, further propelling The North Face's growth in the late 1970s and 1980s.
Klopp prepared by researching Chinese customs and the world market for down. He persevered when his hosts contradicted him. And he persuaded by leveling with them and empathizing with their concerns.
Use the 3 P's as a road map toward a hard-to-attain goal. Like Klopp, lay the groundwork and speak with sincerity and steely determination.


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Late Lyricist's Son to Release Rare Fairouz Recording
On the 20th anniversary of the death of Egyptian musician Riyad Al Sunbati on September 9, his son has decided to release a rare recording of the lyrics Beini Wa Beinak (Between Me and You) composed by his late father for Fairouz 22 years ago.
This song is one of five that Fairouz has not yet officially recorded, and is still on a test cassette from back when the Lebanese diva was rehearsing with Sunbati senior.
Ahmed Al Sunbati, himself a singer and composer, told the London-based daily Al Sharq Al Awsat that he had tried more than once to reach an agreement with Fairouz to sing these, songs that but she did not respond.
Therefore, Sunbati added, "I have decided to surprise my late father's lovers with Fairouz' voice on his anniversary.
"I have not nominated any other vocalists to sing the other lyrics composed by my late father," he added.
More than 50 tunes by the late Sunbati are still unpublished and in the possession of his son.
Meanwhile, Fairouz will present to her audience in Lebanon and the Arab World a new musical album to be released in early October.
Fairouze will surprise her audience by returning them to the golden romantic era by singing Les mortes Feuilles by the late French artist Eve Montanne. The song is entitled Awraq Al Kharif (Autumn Leaves).
The new album consists of 10 songs, all of which were written and composed by her son Ziad Al Rahbani, including the song Inshallah Mabu Shee (I Wish There Was Nothing Wrong with Him).
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A lawyer for the West EMS officer arrested on a federal charge of possession of a destructive device said Saturday that his client had nothing to do with the explosion that decimated the small town last month.
Bryce Reed, 31, was arrested Thursday by Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms agents. An arrest affidavit said he admitted to possessing a small pipe bomb. Soon after, the Texas Rangers announced that they were opening a criminal investigation into the explosion, which killed 15 people and injured 200 others.
"We ask that Mr. Reed's family, friends, and community not rush to judgement," said the lawyer, Jonathan Sibley, in a statement "Mr. Reed has been through significant hardship in the wake of the disaster in West and he has responded and served his community with honor and strength."
Investigators have not said whether there is any link between Reed's arrest and the criminal investigation into the blast. But Sibley said he felt compelled to address "any speculation" that there is a connection.
"Let me be very clear, Mr. Reed had no involvement whatsoever in the explosion at the West, Texas fertilizer plant," Sibley said. ""Mr. Reed was one of the first responders and lost friends, family, and neighbors in that disaster. Mr. Reed is heartbroken for the friends he lost and remains resolute in his desire to assist in the rebuilding of his community."
Sibley said Reed also plans to enter a plea of not guilty in federal court on Wednesday to the crime he has been charged with.
Reed's arrest clouded what was already a devastating event shrouded in questions. The State Fire Marshal's office has not yet determined what caused the fire that preceded the massive and deadly explosion. From the beginning, the agency has considered their inquiry a criminal investigation because its officials have not yet determined whether the fire was a criminal act or an accident.
The Texas Rangers and McLennan County sheriff's office Friday launched a criminal investigation into the plant explosion on Friday, the day after federal agents arrested Reed. Both the state and local agencies said there is no evidence yet that the pipe bomb is connected to the explosion.
The U.S. attorney's office, which is prosecuting Reed on the federal bomb charge, said in a prepared statement that "authorities will not speculate" whether the pipe bomb Reed allegedly had is tied to the plant explosion. He is being held by the federal Bureau for Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
According to the ATF's criminal complaint affidavit against Reed, someone who lives in Abbott called the McLennan County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday about a "possible destructive device" that they had "unwittingly taken possession of" from the man.
The department's bomb unit found a 3.5-inch-long galvanized metal pipe with a 1.5-inch diameter that had galvanized end caps. There was also a lighter and several pounds of chemical powders in individual bags, special ATF agent Douglas J. Kunze wrote in his affidavit.
At last month's public service for the 12 people killed responding to the fire, Reed gave an often humorous eulogy for Cyrus Reed, who was a volunteer firefighter in nearby Abbott. The two men weren't related, though they shared the same last name and Bryce Reed often referred to Cyrus Reed as his brother.
In a video that aired at the service, Bryce Reed said Cyrus Reed lived life to the fullest. He said Cyrus Reed also loved fire and was known for backyard high jinks that included shooting BB guns at pressurized cans of processed cheese.
He portrayed Cyrus Reed as a man who loved fire "almost to a fault."
"His parents and friends can attest to this love of fire, which is evidenced by the burn marks in all of our yards," Bryce Reed said.
Ronnie Reed is a family friend of Cyrus Reed who isn't related to either him or Bryce Reed. However, he said he has been camping and had barbecues with Cyrus Reed many times and never got the feeling that he was a fire fanatic, as Bryce Reed said in his video eulogy.
"Never seen it," he said.
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SALT LAKE CITY — An appeals court Friday afternoon pre-empted a high noon showdown between federal and state judges embroiled in a feud over management of a polygamous church's finances.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily suspended a hearing at which U.S. District Judge Dee Benson expected 3rd District Judge Denise Lindberg to explain why she should not be held in contempt of court. Benson contends Lindberg failed to follow his ruling regarding the Fundamentalist LDS Church's $110 million trust fund. The hearing was scheduled for noon Monday.
The Denver-based appeals court also put on hold Benson's preliminary injunction that touched off the judicial duel. That order removed Lindberg and court-appointed special fiduciary Bruce Wisan as administrators of the trust known as the United Effort Plan.
"No actions shall be taken to enforce or implement either of the stayed orders until this temporary stay is lifted," the circuit court judges wrote.
Parties in the case now have until April 22 to challenge or extend the stays and file other motions in the case.
Court motions have flown fast and furious the past two days between the federal and state courts.
Benson initially wanted Lindberg to appear before him on Friday. But Lindberg is in Arizona attending an uncle's funeral. When informed of her plans, Benson threatened to send federal marshals to force Lindberg to show up before rescheduling the hearing for Monday, court documents state.
Calling Benson's ruling in the ongoing intra-court clash an "immediate crisis," Lindberg turned to the appeals court for help.
Benson, in his order filed late Thursday, noted that a motion to appeal had not been filed in his court.
"Rather than seek any such legal remedy from this court, Judge Lindberg has declared that she will resist and disobey this court's lawfully entered order," Benson wrote.
In his order, Benson refers to the state judge as "defendant Lindberg."
Benson issued a preliminary injunction last week ordering Lindberg and Wisan to cease managing the trust fund and to turn it over to the Corporation of the President of the FLDS Church.
On Monday, Lindberg issued a four-page order in 3rd District Court refusing to adhere to Benson's order, saying it would cause irreparable harm to those who have relied on her decisions for the six years she has overseen the trust. She also instructed Wisan to not turn over assets, documents or anything else pertaining to the trust until she orders otherwise.
That prompted Benson to set up a face-to-face legal battle.
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The UEP was created by the FLDS Church in 1942 on the concept of a "united order," allowing followers to share in its assets. Members consider sharing its assets a religious principle and see state intervention in the trust as a violation of their religious rights.
The trust holds most of the property and homes in the twin FLDS communities located in the border towns of Hildale, Utah, and Colorado City, Ariz. It was taken over by the courts in 2005 over allegations it had been mismanaged by FLDS leaders.
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Miss. Baptists voting on personhood amendment today
Miss. Baptists are urged to vote for life-at-fertilization initiative
American Catholics prep for new Mass translation
English-speaking Roman Catholics will soon be hearing new phrases at Mass
80,000 Muslims pray on the street in Moscow
Muslim men pray shoulder-to-shoulder in the freezing rain in Moscow
"In God We Trust" up for House reaffirming vote as national motto
House to vote on reaffirming, promoting "In God We Trust"
Dooms Day broadcaster sorry for predictions
Religious broadcaster sorry for failed apocalypse predictions
Thomas Nelson, religious publisher, to be purchased by HarperCollins
HarperCollins buys out religious publisher
Crystal Cathedral board sells property to local University
Crystal Cathedral board backs sale to university
Congress considers military aid cuts to Egypt because of persecution
Cut is U.S. aid to Egypt touted over persecution
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Senate Panel Not Positive About Homeland Security Surveillance
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate report has reached unflattering conclusions about a program the Department of Homeland Security has held up as a crown jewel of its security efforts. The report says the multibillion-dollar information-sharing program created in the aftermath of 9/11 improperly collected information about innocent Americans and produced little valuable intelligence on terrorism.


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A driver rammed into another right after the last lap of a race at the St. Johns Raceway Friday, lifting the car onto two wheels and almost flipping it.
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12m. A worthwhile outing up the pillar to the right of the groove. A long stretch links the upper breaks, then finish steeply via the flake splitting the final wall.
This has always seemed easier than 5c to me, but maybe I have deviated too far right - but this in itself detracts from 2 stars?


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Los Angeles billionaire Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cos. has filed a complaint against Barnes & Noble Inc., saying the bookseller's shareholder rights plan is unfair and directors have breached fiduciary duties.
Burkle and his Yucaipa Cos. own about 19 percent of the company's shares. Burkle sought to add to his stake without triggering the plan but Barnes & Noble rejected that request in February.
Burkle has previously complained in regulatory filings about Barnes & Noble's shareholder rights plan limiting new stakes by a single investor.
Yucaipa is seeking a revision of the shareholder rights plan as well as a to-be-determined amount in damages and expenses.
Barnes & Noble did not immediately return a request for comment.


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Domestic Affairs
The political scene in Canada was uncertain in 1999. No important issues seized the attention of voters, and the Liberal government of Jean Chrétien, in office since 1993, appeared lacking in fresh ideas. Although the Liberals still commanded broad support across Canada, two-thirds of Canadians believed that it was time for Chrétien, 65, to retire. He declared that he intended to guide Canada into the new millennium and lead his government into a third general election, possibly in 2001.
Chrétien's prime ministership had been helped by the fragmented nature of his political opposition. In the election of 1997, Canadian voters had chosen their representatives along regional lines: the Reform Party was strong in the western provinces; the separatist Bloc Québécois (BQ) was entrenched in Quebec; and Atlantic Canada was divided between the democratic-socialist New Democratic Party (NDP), Progressive Conservative Party (PCP), and Liberal Party members. This distribution left the Liberals strong only in Ontario, from which province two-thirds of their supporters in the House of Commons were drawn. Standings in the 301-seat Commons in October, at the beginning of the new session of Parliament, were as follows: Liberal Party 157; Reform Party 58; BQ 44; PCP 19; NDP 20; independent 3. Two MPs changed allegiances during the year—one from the PCP to the Liberals, the other from the NDP to the PCP.
The two conservative opposition parties spent the year in re-arranging themselves for the next electoral contest. Preston Manning, leader of the 12-year-old Reform Party, the official opposition in the Commons, unveiled a plan to create a new political movement known as the United Alternative, a common front of "small c" conservatives that would confront the Liberals. He sought to unite the Reform Party and the PCP. The PCP, however, under former prime minister Joe Clark, back in active politics after 10 years on the sidelines, would have nothing to do with the plan. Public opinion polls seemed to favour Clark's position.
Prime Minister Chrétien shuffled his Cabinet on August 3, bringing together a team that he said he would lead into the next election. He emphasized the environment and social policy by making strong new appointments in these fields. Five ministers were replaced in the 28-member Cabinet, but Chrétien kept intact his core group of associates: Paul Martin in finance, Allan Rock in health, Lloyd Axworthy in foreign affairs, Anne McLellan in justice, and John Manley in industry.
Six of Canada's 10 provinces held general elections in 1999. It was difficult to discern a pattern in the results. In three provinces sitting governments were defeated, whereas in the other three they were returned, although in two cases with reduced majorities. The results demonstrated again that Canadians, uneasy with too much authority given to one party, compensated by supporting one party at the national level and others in the provinces. Thus, the Liberals, dominant in national politics, lost ground in the provinces.
Canada gained a governor-general of a different stamp when Adrienne Clarkson, a former broadcaster and author, was sworn in on October 7 as the 26th representative of Queen Elizabeth II in Canada. (see Biographies.) Of Chinese extraction, Clarkson had moved to Canada with her parents from Hong Kong at the age of three and had made a name for herself as a staunch defender of Canadian nationalism in its economic and cultural aspects. Her appointment was seen as revitalizing the vice-regal office, which for the last 20 years had been filled by a number of patronage appointments drawn from the ranks of former politicians.
On April 1 the new Canadian territory of Nunavut, comprising the eastern, mostly ethnic Inuit portion of the Northwest Territories, came into being. (See Special Report.)
The deadlock in popular standing in Quebec between those who favoured independence and those who believed Quebec should remain part of Canada continued in 1999. Support for Quebec sovereignty, a vague concept that many saw as including a continuing association with Canada, hovered around 40% in polls taken among decided voters. The federalist camp numbered 51–54%. There was little change in attitudes from before the last Quebec election in November 1998, when the province confirmed in power a nationalist Parti Québécois (PQ) government. On December 10 Prime Minister Chrétien introduced draft legislation setting out in law the conditions for the next Quebec referendum on secession. The legislation was based on the 1998 Supreme Court decision that declared unilateral secession by Quebec to be illegal. Quebec countered with its own legislation on the issue.
A conference of federal ministers, provincial premiers, and territorial leaders, which ended in Ottawa on February 4, broke new ground in working out rules governing federal support for provincial social programs. For the first time in recent years, an agreement was concluded over the objections of Quebec. The Framework to Improve the Social Union for Canadians was rejected by Premier Lucien Bouchard, the separatist leader from Quebec. In return for provincial concurrence with the new arrangements, the federal government agreed to provide substantial new funding for health care. This money would go to Quebec as well as to the other provinces.
The Economy
Economic performance was strong in 1999, registering continuous growth for 12 months by July, the longest spell in more than 10 years. An annual rate of increase in gross domestic product (GDP) of 3–3.% was forecast. A number of factors contributed to the momentum: an improvement in commodity markets and prices as Asian economies revived; the accelerating United States economy, to which over 80% of Canadian exports were directed; and the return of a positive measure of business and consumer confidence. Under these conditions the Canadian dollar regained some standing after its dramatic decline in 1998. By October it was trading at U.S. 68.1 cents. Surging economic growth had a beneficial effect on the rate of unemployment, which in October reached 7.2% of the labour force. Inflation was not a threat, although the consumer price index, at 2.1% over 12 months in August, was higher than in the previous year.
Proposed mergers between two pairs of Canada's largest banks, announced in January and April 1998, were turned down by Finance Minister Martin on December 14, 1998. Faced with this decision, the four banks abandoned their merger proposals. Nevertheless, Martin allowed the last important independent trust company, Canada Trust, to be bought on August 3, 1999, by the Toronto-Dominion Bank. The new entity would have 10 million account holders, which would make it the largest financial services organization in Canada. The strong possibility of a merger between Canada's two major airlines emerged on August 24 when the Onex Corp., a buyout specialist based in Toronto, bid for both carriers. The Onex bid was withdrawn on November 5 when a Quebec Superior Court ruled it to be illegal. Canadian Airlines then accepted a merger with Air Canada that, after regulatory approval, would result in the creation of the world's 10th largest airline. The merger would end the destructive competition that had driven Canadian Airlines, the smaller of the two, to the verge of bankruptcy. The federal government had hoped that the two carriers would come together voluntarily. The most familiar name in retail marketing almost disappeared from the Canadian scene. T. Eaton Co. Ltd., founded 130 years earlier in Toronto by an Irish immigrant, filed for bankruptcy on August 20. On October 4 Sears Canada announced that it was buying five key Eaton's stores that it would operate under the Eaton's name.
Presenting what he described as a "health care budget" on February 16, Martin provided Can$2.5 billion (Can$1 = about US$0.68) over the next three years to the provinces for health, education, and social services. Grants to the provinces would rise to Can$15 billion by fiscal year 2001–02, the same level they had been when the Chrétien government began cutting back health transfers in 1995. The Liberal Party prided itself on being a promoter of medicare, so renewed spending in the area represented a return to the party's principles.
The budget was balanced for a second year in a row, the first time this had happened since 1951–52. Later it was revealed that the surplus for fiscal 1998–99 was Can$2.9 billion, not as large as the Can$3.5 billion recorded for the previous year. Modest tax cuts were announced for the fiscal year begun in April 1999; a 3% surtax on incomes over Can$65,000 was eliminated to complement the abolition of a similar tax on incomes below that level the year before.
Later discussion on the budget focused on what to do with surpluses. So far the Chrétien government had followed the campaign promise it had made in 1997—half the surplus for spending, the other half for tax cuts and debt reduction. Whereas the finance minister seemed to lean toward tax cuts, the prime minister spoke of the many needs that could be met only by increased spending. Polls showed that on the whole Canadians did not want to make tax cuts the highest priority in future federal budgets.
International Affairs
Canada continued to be heavily involved in peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts during 1999. About 4,000 Canadian men and women out of a total armed forces of 60,000 served in places as diverse as the Middle East, Haiti, and central Africa. The largest groups of military personnel were in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo, with about 1,400 Canadians stationed in each area to uphold shaky peace settlements. During NATO's Kosovo campaign of March and April, 18 Canadian CF-18 aircraft were stationed at Aviano, Italy, from which they flew 618 bombing sorties over Yugoslav territory. Canada also took in more than 5,000 refugees from Kosovo and placed them in local communities across the country. Almost 1,000 wished to be repatriated when the hostilities were over. In October Canada sent 275 troops, two Hercules aircraft supported by 103 personnel, and a supply ship to East Timor, Indon., to help in maintaining order.
Peacekeeping duties imposed a strain on Canada's defense forces, which had been starved for funding for years. At a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Toronto on September 21, Canada was accused of falling short on a number of its obligations to the alliance. The U.S. and the U.K. called for heavier defense spending, pointing out that whereas the U.S. spent about 3.4% of its GDP on defense, Canada spent only about 1.2%. Canada endeavoured to meet this criticism by acquiring new weapons systems to compensate for reduced manpower and by purchasing equipment such as armoured vehicles and naval frigates.
Canada took a prominent role in the debate within NATO over nuclear warheads. A nonnuclear power, Canada urged its nuclear allies to give up their weapons, claiming that this act would help the cause of worldwide disarmament. Canada put forward these views at the 50th anniversary celebrations of NATO in Washington, D.C., April 23–25. It was also opposed to the "first-use possibility" of nuclear weapons in NATO's strategic thinking. Commentators observed that Canada's emphasis on "soft power," the ability to influence other states by nonviolent means, depended on "hard power" for its credibility, through an effective role in NATO.
The global phenomenon of human smuggling touched Canada in the summer of 1999. From July to September four rusty and decrepit fishing trawlers, unnamed and carrying no flags, turned up off the Pacific coast of Vancouver Island and the Queen Charlotte Islands. They carried a total of 600 illegal immigrants who had undertaken an arduous 40-day voyage from the southern Chinese province of Fujian. In one case the immigrants were landed on a lonely stretch of rocky coast; in the others the ships were apprehended at sea and escorted to port. The immigrants, among them a large number of unaccompanied young boys, had a right under Canadian law to apply for refugee status through an individual hearing. Many Chinese claiming to be refugees who had gone to Canada in the past had not turned up for their hearings and had gone underground. It was believed that the human smuggling was directed by organized crime and that the ultimate destination of the immigrants was the U.S., where they would work in low-paying jobs to cover the cost of their voyages.
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|9,970,610 sq km (3,849,674 sq mi)
|(1999 est.): 30,626,000
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|Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governors-General Roméo LeBlanc and, from October 7, Adrienne Clarkson
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|Prime Minister Jean Chrétien


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The Australian dollar gained against most of its major peers this week, posting the strongest rally in six months. The currency gained for the fourth straight week against the euro and the New Zealand dollar.
Fundamental indicators from Australia, including the employment figure, continued to look surprisingly good, making investors trim their bets on an interest rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia and benefiting the Aussie. Some overseas data was not that good, but it did not hurt the currency to a great degree.
The Forex market sentiment was positive as reports from the United States were good, but not good enough to make the Federal Reserve consider dropping stimulus. USD weakened against AUD in such environment. EUR, JPY and NZD had its own set of problems, leading to losses versus the Australian currency.
AUD/USD rallied from 1.0235 to 1.0407 this week. EUR/AUD dropped from 1.2721 to 1.2543 and its weekly low of 1.2467 was lowest since January 10. AUD/JPY climbed from 97.93 to 99.22 — the highest weekly close since July 2008. AUD/NZD jumped from 1.2440 to 1.2577, touching 1.2678 during the week — the highest since December 28.
If you have any questions, comments or opinions regarding the Australian Dollar, feel free to post them using the commentary form below.


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Here's the problem one was "too short" for me and the other was "too skinny" for me. I'm learning that I need a guy with some meat on him as well as taller than me but quite a few inches. I'm not talking about muscles all big and buff just a guy who makes me feel protected. This makes me feel extremely shallow but I need to and want to be 100% physically attracted to whomever I'm with.. They could be the best guy in the world but if I don't want to jump his bones I feel like he's just in the "friend zone"
Okay...thoughts, opinions, 2X4's
just a guy who makes me feel protected.
I do get what you're saying though. I'm very physically fit and very strong. I don't like being with men who I feel that I could easily take down. So from a physical attraction standpoint, taller/bigger is better. That said, the man I'm dating now, while very tall, and super cute, is also noticeably overweight. I thought I didn't like that. After all, I don't walk around saying "ooh look, there's a overweight guy, how attractive!" But this guy? I adore him. The mental connection is there, and I knew that before I ever met him in person, so when I did meet him in person ... I thought, hmm, well let's see what happens here, rather than reject him for not being my physical ideal/type. Can I just say *best sex EVER*. God, he's so awesome, in all ways, in all things. And occasionally he mentions his weight and I tell him the truth. If he wants to lose it I support that. If he wants to focus on being more healthy, I support that. But if he's only thinking he should lose weight to be more attractive to me, well sir, give it up. Because I like you just the way you are.
Sometimes you have to get over yourself and look past yourself to realize what you've got. I'm glad I did.
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I don't like being with men who I feel that I could easily take down
This exactly!
I gave them both time to kind of let them grow on me so I guess I ended up with the "it's not there" or as they say friend zoned.
Laughter will cure life's ills. Have you had your laugh today?
My ex- husband on the other hand was attractive but had a very small thin build, so small he had to buy track pants etc in the teen boys section of Walmart. I never did find that very attractive and over the years it started bothering me more and more that I felt like an Amazon woman with him. He was strong for a small guy but one night he was in a drunken rage and tried to assault me. Lets just say it didn't take much effort for me to take him down and he didn't ever try that again. Instead he had a mental hold on me which was far worse than physical abuse in my opinion.
Anyways, now I am single and have only dated one man since my divorce. I really liked the guy I dated was a bit bigger than me. It made me feel safe an less like I came from the Amazon forest. In my future I don't want to date anyone that seems frail or weak. Hate to admit that but its how I feel, and I think thats ok!
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UC Davis gets record $750 Million for researchNovember 01, 2012
"This record funding for our campus underscores the strength and breadth of research at UC Davis," says Chancellor Linda Katehi. "But university research is about more than just new ideas. It translates into jobs, economic health and the long-term competitiveness of our state and nation."


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From cast-on stitches to binding off, Getting Started Knitting Socks details the simple steps needed to turn seemingly complicated sock knitting projects into easy and enjoyable activities. Helpful photographs and instructional drawings ensure that even inexperienced knitters will be able to produce high-quality socks and handle more complicated techniques, such as the Kitchener stitch at the toe. Using instructions for five different sizes—from child through adult large—at five different gauges, knitters can produce styles ranging from delicate dress socks to thick and furry slipper socks. More adventurous knitters can add variety and flair by following one of 16 unique designs or trying one of the dozens of rib, cable, and lace patterns provided. Getting Started Knitting Socks offers plenty of tips and a handy stitch dictionary, this guide unleashes the creativity and fun of sock knitting.
Fun and Fashionable Designs for the Novice Knitter. Knitting socks has never been so easy! Easy Knitted Socks starts with an introduction to the tools and techniques that clearly demonstrates all you need to know to start knitting socks including, how to hold the yarn; holding needles- two needles, three needles, circular needles; how to shape and do short rows; and how to bind off. The patterns include, top-seam sock, beaded Argyle sock, basic four needle 4-ply sock, stripe and lace sock and even ribbed leg warmers. From the novice to the expert to the twenty- something knitters who have embraced knitting socks.
Creative color Combinations for Crafters. Learn how to combine colors for stunning effects. Thousands of tried and true color combos are showcased based on recognized rules of color theories. The perfect recourse for crafters and do-it-yourselfers to find the perfect color for projects! Color Sense includes clear and concise introduction to color theory including thousands of color combos in varying values and different backgrounds, and a color wheel and color swatches with pop-out templates.
Socks are a pleasure to create, easy to carry in the knitting bag and 0h-so-cozy to wear. In Favorite Socks, renowned sock designers including Nancy Bush, Ann Budd, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts and Evelyn A. Clark showcase their style in an inspiring collection of classic and innovative sock patterns.


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Karl Rove expected to draw big crowd at Concordia
Organizers expect a packed house on Tuesday for a speech by former White House adviser Karl Rove at Concordia College.
Alex McIntyre, president of the Campus Republicans, said the event sponsored by two student groups is attracting a lot of interest both on and off campus.
If the 720-seat venue fills up, there will be overflow rooms where people can view the speech on closed circuit television, McIntyre said.
Rove's speech is expected to last about 30 minutes and will be followed by a question and answer session.
Michael Bath, chairman of Concordia's political science department, said he expects people attending the event will come away with an appreciation for the complexity of the electoral process.
"Whether people really appreciated Rove or not, he was certainly influential," Bath said.
The Campus Republicans and the Concordia Conservatives organized the event. It's funded with private donations.
Some at Concordia have criticized the event, including a Facebook group called "Rove Doesn't Reflect My Campus' Values."
When Rove spoke at the University of Iowa in 2008, the event had a crowd of about 1,000 people and drew some protesters outside, said Sharon Benzoni, who at the time led the student committee that brought Rove to the Iowa campus.
There were some hostile exchanges between audience members and Rove, including one man who tried to put Rove under citizen's arrest, she said.
"He was open to questions, but there were occasionally heated words exchanged between Mr. Rove and the people asking questions in the audience," Benzoni said.
The event was before the November 2008 election, which added to the level of interest, she said.
The University of Iowa paid Rove $40,000 for the speech.
Concordia has not disclosed how much Rove is charging for the appearance.
Rove will be in Minot, N.D., on Wednesday to be inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame.
If you go
* What: Karl Rove will present "From Wall Street to Main Street"
* When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
* Where: Knutson Campus Center at Concordia College
* Info: The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.


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While stimulants are typically the first choice of medication used to treat ADHD, there are several non-stimulants that may be prescribed. These include atomoxetine, tricyclic antidepressants, and bupropion. Of these, atomoxetine has been studied most extensively for use in the treatment of ADHD in adults and children, appears to have fewer side effects than the tricyclic antidepressants, and seems to be more effective than bupropion.

Non-stimulants may be prescribed if the patient does not respond to stimulants, if side effects of stimulants are too great, if the patient has a history of certain heart conditions, or if the patient has a history of drug abuse or bipolar disorder.

Atomoxetine (Brand Name: Strattera)

Atomoxetine is the first non-stimulant medication that has been FDA approved for the treatment of ADHD in adults and children (over age 6 years). Atomoxetine is in the class of medications known as selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Studies have found that this drug improves symptoms of ADHD and in addition reduces oppositional and defiant behavior and anxiety.

Atomoxetine differs from the stimulant medications in several ways. Atomoxetine does not seem to have a potential for abuse and thus is not classified as a controlled substance. Atomoxetine also appears to have a longer onset of action as compared to the stimulants (which work on the day they are taken), thus the therapeutic effect of stimulants may be more quickly noticeable as compared to atomoxetine. It could take at least 6 weeks for atomoxetine to reach maximal therapeutic effect. Once maximal effects are reached, however, they last 24 hours a day and may also have carry-over effects to the next day. Atomoxetine must be taken on a daily basis, whereas doses of stimulants may be skipped – over the weekend, for example.

Side effects of atomoxetine may include stomachaches, weight loss due to decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, increased heart rate and blood pressure, agitation and irritability.

Tricyclic Antidepressants

The tricyclic antidepressants most frequently used in the treatment of ADHD include desipramine (brand name: Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), and amitriptyline (Elavil), and nortriptyline (Pamelor). These antidepressants are typically tried when the patient has not shown good response to stimulants. They may also be prescribed if the patient has symptoms of depression or anxiety in addition to the ADHD. Tricyclic antidepressants are thought to increase the amount of norepinephrine (similar to stimulants) in the brain. Unlike stimulants it may take several days or even several weeks to see the therapeutic benefits of the tricyclic antidepressants, but once this level is reached benefits last throughout the day. Tricyclic antidepressants need to be taken daily. Missing a dose or stopping the medicine abruptly may cause aches and flu-like symptoms, thus if a patient is going to go off the medication, he or she should be tapered off gradually over a period of time.

Common side effects of the tricyclic antidepressants may include, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, stomachaches, headaches, vivid dreams, and insomnia. More serious side effects may include problems in heartbeat or heart rhythm, as tricyclic antidepressants can slow down the transmission of the electrical signal to the heart. If there is a family history of heart problems or any heart problems in the patient, these medications should be used with caution and close medical monitoring. Tricyclic antidepressants may also increase the risk of seizures in patients with a history of seizure disorder. As with all medications, the use of tricyclic antidepressants requires close monitoring and consultation with the prescribing doctor.

Bupropion

Bupropion (brand name: Wellbutrin) is a different type of antidepressant that has been found to reduce symptoms of ADHD and depression in many patients. Side effects may include irritability, weight loss due to decreased appetite, insomnia, and a worsening of existing tics, and may make some individuals more prone to seizures.

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

In addition to the above drugs, Clonidine (brand name: Catapres) and guanfacine (brand name: Tenex), are sometimes used to help manage ADHD symptoms. Both these medicines were originally used to treat high blood pressure, but they have also been found to be helpful in reducing hyperactivity and impulsive symptoms. They do not appear to be as effective in improving symptoms of inattention.

Additional Reading:

Stimulant Medications Used to Treat ADHD
Stimulants - Side Effects and Safety
ADHD - Treatment Approaches

Source:

Mohab Hanna, MD. Making the Connection: A Parent's Guide to Medication in ADHD. Ladner-Drysdale. 2006.

Russell Barkley, PhD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment (Third Edition). Guilford Press. 2006.


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Thursday, April 10, 2014 | 10:30 p.m.
Nevada has a relatively low percentage of residents who say their teachers are well-respected, according to a Gallup poll released today.
The public opinion company conducted telephone surveys with at least 600 adults in every state between June and December 2013, asking them whether they believed teachers in their city are well-respected.
The majority of Nevadans — 62 percent — said they believe their teachers are well-respected. However, that percentage was the lowest in the nation.
The Silver State was joined by Louisiana (63 percent), New Mexico (65 percent), North Carolina (66 percent) and Mississippi (67 percent).
Wyoming had the highest share of residents nationally who believe their teachers are well-respected: 89 percent.
Wyoming was followed by North Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa (87 percent); Montana and Alaska (86 percent), Kansas (85 percent) and South Dakota and Maine (84 percent).
Gallup researchers found that states where residents are most likely to say teachers are well-respected tended to have higher opinions of their public school systems, better economies and higher school funding levels.
Researchers also found that states where residents are least likely to say teachers are well-respected tended to have lower opinions of their public school systems, worse economies and lower school funding levels.
Earlier this week, Gallup found that Nevada has the second lowest share of residents nationally who have a positive opinion about their public schools. Less than half of Nevadans — 42 percent — believe the quality of their K-12 education system is "excellent" or "good."


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GARDEN GROVE (CBS) — Waitresses at so-called lingerie cafes in Garden Grove must now wear more appropriate clothing.
Starting this weekend, coffeehouses throughout the Little Saigon area will be cited if their waitresses do not cover up.
The move comes amid complaints about some of the workers serving customers while wearing see-through dresses.
On Monday night, the city council approved a ban on waitresses exposing their breasts at the cafes.
There are 37 lingerie cafes in Garden Grove; 20 of which have been raided by authorities with the confiscation of 200 gambling machines.
Last month, the City Council voted to approve the ban, which went into effect Friday. Police are giving the cafes a one-week grace period.


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A teen sex comedy girls can get behind with the best tagline EVER
"How come there are so many movies about a teenage boy who wants to have sex and this is the only one about a teenage girl who wants to have sex?" Thank you! We've been wondering all our lives where decent depictions of young female sexuality have been. Apparently in Norway. We haven't seen it yet, but by all accounts the Scandinavian film TURN ME ON, DAMMIT! — an adaptation of the Norwegian novel of the same name — is refreshing, honest and hilarious. The film won "Best Screenplay" at the Tribeca Film Festival, "Best Debut Film" at the Rome Film Festival and "Best European First Feature" at Mons International Love Film Festival. And critics have been singing its praises: