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Senate Adds Tax Breaks To Minimum Wage Bill
Raise Passes, but House Leaders Refuse to Accept Amendments
Friday, February 2, 2007; Page D01
The Senate voted overwhelmingly yesterday to increase the federal minimum wage for the first time in nearly a decade, but added small-business tax breaks that are unacceptable to House leaders, preventing Democrats from claiming a quick victory on one of their top legislative priorities.
The Senate voted 94 to 3 in favor of the measure, which would raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour from $5.15 over two years.
To attract Republican support, Senate leaders agreed to extend tax credits and expand deductions for businesses that would be hit hardest by the minimum-wage increase. Those tax breaks, worth $8.3 billion over 10 years, are coupled with a proposal to raise taxes by a similar amount on corporations, their chief executives and other highly paid workers.
Senate Republicans praised the measure as a responsible package that would help workers who earn the minimum wage and the businesses that employ them. They implored House leaders to accept the compromise and send it to President Bush, who put out a statement yesterday praising the Senate bill.
"I want to reiterate our hope that the House will not derail this bipartisan approach," said Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) "Middle-class relief is in their hands."
Democrats were less effusive. After the vote, presidential candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) lined up at a news conference with the bill's sponsor, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), and bemoaned the complications. Earlier, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said he would prefer to pass a minimum-wage increase without "all these business pieces of sugar."
The Senate action sets the stage for potentially lengthy negotiations between the two chambers, as the new Democratic majority works through one of its first significant tests. After winning control of Congress in a campaign that emphasized middle-class anxiety and corporate greed, Democrats pushed the minimum wage to the top of their agenda, noting that it had fallen to its lowest value, when adjusted for inflation, in more than 50 years.
The House quickly approved the measure after just a few hours of debate. But the Senate took days, tacking on an amendment to ban companies that hire illegal immigrants from receiving government contracts for 10 years in addition to the tax package.
As approved by the Senate, the bill would extend several business tax deductions and credits, including one that allows small businesses to accelerate deductions for new purchases. It would extend for five years a tax credit for employers who hire welfare recipients and "high-risk youth" and expand the provision to include disabled military veterans.
To cover the costs of those provisions, the bill would close loopholes used by corporations that do business overseas and increase penalties for tax evasion. It would also place new restrictions on one of the most popular perquisites in corporate America by forbidding executives from deferring more than $1 million in pay every year and placing the money in tax-deferred accounts. Anyone who exceeded the allowable amount would be forced to pay taxes on all income deferred since Dec. 31, 2006, plus a 20 percent penalty.
House leaders have demanded that the tax measures be stripped from the bill. They argue that business needs no additional help after six years of breaks from the Bush administration and that, in any case, procedural rules require revenue bills to originate in the House.
That power is particularly important this year, because House Democrats have vowed to offset tax cuts and some spending increases with spending cuts or tax increases of equal value. Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.), chairman of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, said he may have other plans for the $8.3 billion that the Senate would use for business tax breaks.
Yesterday, it was unclear how Democrats would proceed. Reid predicted that the differences would be worked out by a conference committee. "The minimum wage will be increased," he said.


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Malissa Gore was selected as the 2013-14 Teacher of the Year for R.K. Smith Middle School.
Gore began her career in Aurora, Colo. where she taught American History at Smoky Hill High School. She became a member of the R.K. Smith family in 2006 and is in her eighth year in St. Charles Parish.
Gore has worked with the eighth graders in their quest to learn more about history and has incorporated more reading and writing into the social studies curriculum to increase critical thinking skills that students will need long after they are done with school.
Gore is currently a co-athletic director at the school as well as serving as an assistant coach for football, boys basketball, baseball and boys track. During her eight years at R.K. Smith Gore has had various head coach and assistant coach responsibilities with girls' basketball and softball.She is a member of social studies study group, the chairperson of the social studies department and the Louisiana Middle School Association.
Gore has presented at Socratic circles at the 2013 LMSA Conference, Richard Elementary School in Acadia Parish, St. Charles Parish Fall reading and writing mini-conference and R.K. Smith.
In addition, she has presented a new framework for incorporating common core reading and writing standards through the literacy design collaborative to teachers at R.K. Smith Middle School and Hahnville High School.
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- The Movie Itself
- 3 Stars
- HD Video Quality
- 4 Stars
- HD Audio Quality
- 4 Stars
- Supplements
- 3 Stars
- High-Def Extras
- 0 Stars
- Bottom Line
- For Fans Only
The Notebook: Ultimate Collector's Edition Gift Set
- Street Date:
- April 30th, 2013
- Reviewed by:
- David Krauss
- Review Date: 1
- April 23rd, 2013
- Movie Release Year:
- 2004
- Studio:
- Warner Brothers
- Length:
- 124 Minutes
- MPAA Rating:
- Rated PG-13
- Release Country
- United States
Editor's Notes
Non format-specific portions of this review were first published in our review of The Notebook (Limited Edition Gift Set).
The Movie Itself: Our Reviewer's Take
Okay, guys, 'fess up. Though few of us males go willingly to the likes of 'Sleepless in Seattle' and 'The Bridges of Madison County,' I'd wager a good many of you end up appreciating such romantic films more than you'd care to admit. Of course, men don't actually cry at these movies (shame on me for even suggesting such a thing!), but maybe, just maybe, you've felt that telltale lump in the throat and furtively swatted away a few stray tears as the hero and heroine reunite or bid a bittersweet final farewell. I know I have. But before anyone gets the warped impression that my favorite pastime involves parking myself on the couch in front of the latest Lifetime TV movie with a box of Kleenex close at hand, let me clarify my statement. For me, the best romantic dramas aren't just about the glory and pain of love; no, to truly succeed and provoke an intense emotional response, a hefty amount of doom or strife must threaten and test the amorous couple. In short, the story's got to have some guts. 'The Notebook,' though pretty to look at and featuring a fine cast, only briefly sinks its teeth into a substantive issue, and that's at the very end of the film, long after our cravings for depth have subsided. Most of the movie marches amiably along, but wades through shallow waters, all the while dripping the kind of Hallmark card sentiment that leaves a treacly aftertaste and requires a strong shot of Listerine to eradicate.
Based on the wildly popular novel by Nicholas Sparks, who specializes in dewy, hyper-sensitive fare, 'The Notebook' explores such well-worn romantic themes as fate, destiny, and both the transformative and celestial power of true love. Ryan Gosling plays Noah, a wrong-side-of-the-tracks country boy who spots spirited rich girl Allie (Rachel McAdams) at a Carolina town fair in the summer of 1940. Instantly smitten, he pursues her with typical teen vigor and a rocky romance ensues, complicated by her disapproving parents, social barriers, divergent future paths, and that trusty movie staple that mucks up many couplings, nobility. The lovers physically part, but remain spiritually connected for years, never finding the same passion or connection with anyone else. It's only a matter of time, of course, before they find each other again, but in the interim much has changed – Allie is now involved with Lon (James Marsden), an upper class war vet, so it's uncertain whether she and Noah can recapture what they've lost. Running concurrently to this nostalgic tale is a present day thread involving an Alzheimer's patient (Gena Rowlands) and the stranger (James Garner) who reads the story of Noah and Allie to her from a hand-written notebook.
Sparks wisely keeps his yarn free of melodramatic clutter, and the simple storytelling is one of the film's strengths. Yet the romance lacks sufficient tension. Both Noah and Lon are such good guys, I was rooting for each of them to win over Allie. Sure, I leaned a bit more toward Noah, but not enough to really stoke my emotions. The film also takes its time developing Noah and Allie's relationship early in the film, and not much of interest transpires during their period of mutual discovery. Unfortunately, director Nick Cassavetes (Rowlands' son) does little to help things along; despite several gorgeous landscape shots and a nice feel for period detail, his direction is largely uninspired. He coaxes fine performances from his actors (Garner is especially heartbreaking toward the end), but seems constricted by and ill-at-ease with the vanilla-flavored material. It's no wonder he chose the edgy, violent, and undoubtedly liberating 'Alpha Dog' as his next project.
Despite such hiccups, 'The Notebook' held my interest, and that's largely due to its formidable cast, which labors valiantly to breathe life into the material. Gosling, at first glance, seems ill-equipped to handle such a sensitive, gooey role, but he quickly grows on us, and his natural acting style helps him shun the traditional leading man mold. McAdams is luminous one moment and self-conscious the next, but Gosling keeps her grounded, and their above-average chemistry allows them to create notable heat during their (elongated) love scenes. Few actresses can match the craftsmanship of Rowlands – her mellifluous contralto alone mesmerizes – and though she's given little to do here, she makes the most of her brief scenes. Ditto Garner, Marsden, Sam Shepard, and the always marvelous Joan Allen as Allie's rigid, controlling mother.
Like many pedestrian entries in the romance genre, 'The Notebook' is a shameless master of manipulation. Just when we're sure we've figured out the plot's thinly veiled twist, the script throws a misleading curveball just to string us along and keep us guessing. Worse, when the film reaches a logical, resonant ending point, it foolishly continues on for several more minutes until it reaches a ridiculous denouement that provokes as much incredulity as tears. While I stewed in my seat shaking my head, Cassavetes got the intended response from my wife, who dutifully cried on cue… but never lost her sense of clarity. "This is so stupid," she said as she dabbed her eyes. If only the film had ended a few minutes earlier, my opinion of it might have improved.
'The Notebook' is a classy production that glorifies love and shows how it enhances and defines our lives. As a wish-fulfillment fantasy, it satisfies – and I can appreciate its appeal in that regard – but for those, like me, who prefer their romance infused with realism, it doesn't make the grade.
The Blu-ray: Vital Disc Stats
Do we really need another bulky, expensive recycle of 'The Notebook'? (Does that question even require an answer?) Only four years ago, New Line marketed a cheesy Limited Edition Gift Set that included a photo album, saccharine stickers, and blank notecards. Now we have the similarly named and themed Ultimate Collector's Edition Gift Set that contains the exact same 1080p/VC-1 transfer, the exact same Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack, and the exact same disc supplements. Only the packaging and swag are different, so unless you're a Ryan Gosling stalker or obsessed with anything and everything 'Notebook' related, there's absolutely no reason to double dip.
Thankfully, this new Ultimate Collector's Edition Gift Set isn't quite as girly in tone as its predecessor, but it's still infused with enough estrogen to attract the movie's rabid fan base. Gone is the elephntine book packaging; in its stead, we have a typically flimsy box that measures 6-3/4" high-by-1-3/4" wide-by-5-1/2" deep. Inside, there's a standard Blu-ray case that holds both the Blu-ray disc and a standard-def DVD; a leaflet with a code to access and download the film's Ultraviolet Digital Copy; an envelope housing six 6-1/2"-by-5" glossy color postcards of Ryan and Rachel with meaningful quotes from the movie plastered across them; a similarly sized hardcover 96-page blank journal in which you can record the salacious details of your own passionate affair; and, best of all, a heart-shaped silver locket with chain. Whether all that is worth the hefty $50 list price tag is up to you.
Once the disc is inserted into the player, a standard Blu-ray promo pops up, followed immediately by the beginning of the movie. There is no main menu. Audio options and special features can be accessed by pressing the menu button on your remote.
The Video: Sizing Up the Picture
This is the exact same transfer as the one that graced the 2009 Limited Edition Giftset version of 'The Notebook.' Here's what I said about it four years ago...
'The Notebook' arrives on Blu-ray with a lush, finely detailed 1080p transfer that faithfully honors both its contemporary and period storylines. A warm, nostalgic glow bathes the 1940s sequences, while a crisper, cooler look distinguishes the modern scenes. Landscapes are often breathtaking, with the vivid and intensely saturated colors often reminding me of three-strip Technicolor. Red splashes of nail polish and lipstick provide marvelous visual accents, foliage greens vary appropriately in tone, and the textures and creases of clothing –- whether it's a felt hat, satin blouse, or wool trouser –- are well rendered. Fleshtones err slightly on the rosy side, and whites tend to run a bit hot, but black levels remain solid and rich throughout, and shadow detail, even during night scenes, is strong.
Light grain maintains the film-like feel, but never detracts from image clarity. In one scene, Noah and Allie lay down on a town street and the individual pebbles in the pavement are strikingly distinct. Close-ups possess marvelous detail as well, with pale freckles, pores, and even the fine hairs on McAdams' face clearly visible. There are a couple of instances of faint, fleeting mosquito noise and a bit of edge enhancement, but for the most part, the image is stable and vibrant. A big upgrade from the previous DVD release, this is a very nice effort from New Line, one that will surely thrill the film's legion of fans.
The Audio: Rating the Sound
New Line also sticks with the same audio options. Here's my 2009 review of the Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track...
A quiet film like 'The Notebook' doesn't require too many bells and whistles in the audio department, but the Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track adds lovely atmosphere to the sumptuous images. Surround use is subtle but noticeable - the faint sound of chirping crickets during evening scenes nicely envelops, and a driving downpour with thunderclap accents later in the film almost made me want to jump up and make sure my windows were closed.
Dialogue is well prioritized throughout, with only a few muffled lines during cluttered audio moments, and distinct stereo separation across the front channels provides good directional sweep during motion sequences. Although the film possesses few .LFE opportunities, bass is strong and powerful during isolated instances, most notably the brief World War II bombing scene. Aaron Zigman's score is unobtrusive, but still enjoys fine presence and a warm depth of tone.
All in all, the well-balanced mix enhances the on-screen action without grabbing too much attention, and serves the film well.
The Supplements: Digging Into the Good Stuff
All the extras from the previous Limited Edition Giftset (all of which also appeared on the original DVD edition) have been ported over to this release, which means, once again, that aside from the locket, postcards, and diary, fans are getting nothing new here.
- Director's Commentary - Nick Cassavetes provides an engaging, well-spoken commentary that hits all the requisite points. He discusses casting, script alterations, on-set challenges, his run-in with the MPAA over the love scenes, and the special experience of working with and directing his mother, Gena Rowlands. He also divulges some behind-the-scenes secrets and salutes his cast and crew. There's nothing particularly incisive or complex here, but Cassavetes' enthusiasm carries the day, and fans will certainly enjoy his perspective. He does note that if people don't like the ending, "they're lizards, not human beings." Well, I guess that makes me a lizard then.
- Author's Commentary - As a writer, I found this commentary by Nicholas Sparks, author of the original novel, more compelling. Sparks, of course, is passionate about the material, but rarely loses his objectivity, and talks frankly about the art of writing, his personal experiences, and the influences that shaped the story. He also touches upon the Southern way of life, the structural differences between film and novels, and cites narrative changes that were made during the adaptation process. Sparks' novels are not my cup of tea, but I appreciate his insights, and this articulate track will interest writers, readers, and viewers alike.
- Featurette: "All in the Family: Nick Cassavetes" (SD, 12 minutes) - One would think this featurette would give us an intimate look at not only Cassavetes and his actor-friendly directing style, but also his famous parents (actor/director John Cassavetes and actress Gena Rowlands) and their influence on him. But aside from a throwaway reference and a minor reminiscence from Rowlands, there's not much here about the family, save for a clip or two of Cassavetes calling Rowlands "mom" on the set. Instead, it's just a generic puff piece spotlighting Cassavetes' laid-back approach and collaborative spirit. McAdams, Gosling, Garner, Shepard, Allen and, of course, Rowlands sing his praises.
- Featurette: "Nicholas Sparks: A Simple Story, Well Told" (SD, 6 minutes) - A syrupy profile of the life and overnight success of this phenomenally best-selling author, who worked full-time as a pharmaceutical sales rep while writing 'The Notebook,' which he sold to Time-Warner for a whopping $1 million. The piece focuses on Sparks' clean-cut appeal, romantic writing style, and the family values and tragedies that shaped him.
- Featurette: "Southern Exposure: Locating 'The Notebook'" (SD, 11 minutes) - This languorous featurette pinpoints the various Charleston locations used in the film, from a historic movie theater to a lavish plantation that years ago was used as a model for Twelve Oaks in 'Gone With the Wind.' We learn how streets and buildings were transformed to fit the 1940s time period, and various town officials and preservationists give us a primer on Charleston's architecture and customs.
- Featurette: "Casting Ryan & Rachel" (SD, 4 minutes) - Producer Mark Johnson and Cassavetes discuss the "unconventional choice" of Gosling for the male lead, and how they considered several big-name actresses before finding the relatively unknown McAdams, who calls her screen test "the best audition experience I ever had."
- Rachel McAdams Screen Test (SD, 3 minutes) - Bookended by clips from the finished film, this electrifying screen test shows why McAdams was offered the role of Allie Hamilton virtually on the spot. Her raw emotion and chemistry with Gosling (who reads off camera) are riveting.
- Deleted Scenes (with optional commentary) (HD, 28
minutes) - Twelve deleted scenes, including extended (and racier) versions of the film's two big love scenes, feature optional commentary by editor Alan Heim, who provides insight not just into the cuts themselves, but also the general editing process. Most of these scenes are fairly substantive, interesting, and well worth a look, especially in 1080p.
- Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2 minutes) - Couldn't New Line at least upgrade this syrupy preview to HD? Apparently not.
HD Bonus Content: Any Exclusive Goodies in There?
There are no high-def exclusives.
Final Thoughts
If you crave a good cry and like your romance sweet and pure, then 'The Notebook' is for you. Its top-notch production values, fine acting, and dual storylines make it go down easy, but it's not a very nourishing dish. What's probably not for you - unless you're one of the film's most enthusiastic groupies - is this Ultimate Collector's Edition Gift Set...especially if you already own the 2009 Limited Edition Gift Set. The same transfers and extras have been recycled here, and though the swag is different (and a bit classier), it's not special enough to merit the inflated price tag, especially when the standard Blu-ray is selling for $9.99 at online retailers. If you've never seen 'The Notebook,' it's definitely worth a look, but the disc-only edition should suffice. This bloated package will only appeal to and satisfy the obsessive fan.
Technical Specs
- Blu-ray/DVD/Ultraviolet Digital Copy
- Collectible Golden Locket
- Set of Postcards
- Vintage leather-style blank journal with gold edging and ribbon marker; pages designed with watermarked letters and images from the film
Video Resolution/Codec
- 1080p/VC-1
Aspect Ratio(s)
- 2.40:1
Audio Formats
- English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround
- English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
- German Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
- Russian Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
- English SDH
- German SDH
- Spanish Subtitles
- Russian Subtitles
- Audio Commentaries
- Rachel McAdams Screen Test
- Featurettes
- Deleted Scenes
- Theatrical Trailer
Exclusive HD Content
- None
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There were a few events this week that got everyone pontificating about game journalism and bias. I'm not going to get into the specifics of the events because they involve harassment and violation of privacy*, but at issue is potential collusion between game journalists and developers because of personal relationships.
I mentioned on Twitter that I don't care about relationships between journalists and developers and someone replied that if video games are ever to be taken seriously, we need to "hold journalists to the highest ethical standards". And after much thought I decided that.. yep, still don't really care.
I mean, yes, if you're being paid to write a glowing review of a game I would in theory like to know that it is a paid opinion piece. But honestly what are game reviews if not a series of biases and opinions? X is too hard, Y is boring, Z is a shooter and man I do not like shooters. I may have enjoyed A in a vacuum, but I played B last year and it was a way better example of the genre.
I don't agree with every movie critic — I either read multiple critics and see what the general consensus is, or I read enough of a critic to know how their tastes align with my own. While technically completely objective game reviews exist (note: satire!) they're also boring as hell.
Also consider that 95% of "game journalism" is not actually journalism, which I don't mean as an insult but just a fact. What we call journalism is often actually criticism (in the literary sense), or blogging, or reviews, or in the case of YouTubers "playing a game while screaming at a camera".
So while I appreciate that there should be a line of distinction between article and advertisement, I also appreciate that it just doesn't matter enough to be all hardline about biases.
A bunch of folks were worked into a real lather yesterday about protecting the sanctity of game journalism but .. it's just a game. Does the sports Twitter community get all worked up about impropriety in sports journalism? Do movie buffs rage when they see a movie critic hobnobbing with Hollywood execs at an Oscar party? (They might, I honestly don't know, but it seems unlikely and kind of silly.)
It's not reporting on a war, or covering world politics, or doing a crime expose. If a game gets an extra dose of publicity because the dev has a personal relationship with a journo… so what?
Game nerds can get hung up on a pursuit of ultimate objectivity, as though without those nasty opinions and feelings we can finally all agree that our favorite game is the Best Game Ever. But it's an impossible goal and it wouldn't be very interesting even if it did happen.
There are roughly 18 billion professional and amateur people writing or making videos about games every day, myself included. Don't sweat the small stuff.
* Readers, not that I think you would do such a thing, but just to be clear I am so very not interested in having a third party discussion about a young woman's sex life.


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Burt's Bees is one of my favourite skincare brands and the beeswax lip balm is one of my beauty essentials, as it works miracles on dry, chapped skin. Burt's Bees are an american company who's products are 100% natural, environmentally friendly and animal friendly, so some pretty good credentials.
While in Debenhams just after Christmas, I noticed a gift set of 2 Burt's Bees tinted lip balms for £6.99. Since the individual lipbalms sell for £5.99 each, I thought this was a great deal. I have been a fan of tinted lip balms since my early teenage years when I used to buy the Boots Natural Collection red tinted lipbalm, so there was an nostalgic element to my purchase as well. I don't wear much makeup, and I don't like the feel of a lot of lip glosses so a hint of colour, while giving me the protection of a lipbalm seems like a great idea to me.
The lipbalms themselves are packaged in a quite chunky tube, with the individual colour shown on the end of the brown tube. I was slightly worried when I first looked at these that this was the size of the lipbalm, making it very chunky and hard to apply, but upon opening the box, the smaller tube dropped out. The stick of lipbalm is the same brown colour, with very little information, just that it's a Burt's Bees product and a tinted lip balm in white letters, the colour in a deep red, and 100% natural in smaller, yellow letters under the colour.
The lipbalm itself is a light reddish colour, with a hint of shimmer. The lipbalm smells lovely, a sort of fruity smell. It goes on easily, and the colour isn't too strong, it just leaves a nice natural looking red tint, with a slight sheen. It looks quite a dark red in the tube, but it's a nuch more natural colour after application. It doesn't feel sticky or greasy, although it's not kissproof, but that's not an issue for me! It also lasts well, and has a nice taste (as I have a tendancy to lick my lips!).
It's not as moisturising or tingly as the beeswax peppermint lipbalms, but this does a good job, and is great for those days where you don't want to wear lipstick and still want a touch of colour. It is available in various shades, I have this and the Red Dahlia and I love them.
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Burt's Bees has to be one of my all time favourite brands when it comes to skin care. It is a brand I always return to, and I have trialled many of their excellent natural products. The fact that their products are produced using natural ingredients that are cruelty free appeals to me. Their products have always delivered good results, and have proved to be excellent value for money. Plus they always smell great, too.
When it comes to skin care I like to have all bases covered to ensure my skin is kept soft, supple and in good condition. I much prefer a natural look for the day time, so I like to know I have good skin moisturisers to give me a gentle glow. I always wear a lip balm each an everyday, as I like to have soft lips with a bit of sheen. Burt's Bees quite possibly produce the finest lip balms as far as I'm concerned. No other lip balm feels and looks as good on my lips, and I've tried a fair few.
I have used many of the Burt's Bees lip balms. When I noticed the tinted lip balms on offer in their range, I couldn't resist. I do like to keep my lips looking subtle, yet pretty for the day, and this provides the perfect combination - a hint of colour with moisturising properties. The lip balm is contained within a small box that is the same shape as the lip balm, with a protective film for hygiene. Inside the box is a regular lip balm tube that is brown in colour with limited information on the tube. The only important information that is needed and displayed is the fact that it is 100% natural.
I purchased this lip balm from a large Debenhams store for a reasonable £5.99. There were two options available to choose from, and I plumped for Hibiscus. Many other on-line retailers stock many other varieties for around the same price. I was eager to try it out and wasted no time. Lifting the lid you are met with a gorgeous rich Hibiscus balm that smells divine with its soft floral scent.
The tinted lip balm is said to moisturise and condition lips whilst giving a bit of colour. It is enriched with Shea butter and botanical waxes, so I know it is going to be excellent as far as moisturising is concerned. The balm is easy to apply to the lips and glides easily and effortlessly giving even coverage. It is denser that their other lip balms and it doesn't have that minty tingly feeling that I have come to expect from their lip products, rather it has a soft feeling. My lips feel conditioned and moisturised and the colour is pretty, yet subtle, perfect for giving a natural look for the summer and autumn months.
The lip balm looks and feels wonderful upon the lips. One coat on the lips lasts incredibly well, and even once it wears away it leaves my lips feeling soft and silky. It certainly cares for my lips which is just what I want from a lip balm, whilst it gives me a subtle hint of colour - perfect. Don't expect it to tint the lips, it just adds a soft, subtle colour that is ideal for a natural look that is easy to achieve. This lip balm is a winner with me, and would make a lovely gift.
I bought this tinted lip balm from John Lewis, during a lunchtime when I was having a particularly bad day at work and ended up spending far too much on random things I don't really need! Anyway, I've been trying to make a bit more effort with my make-up lately, but I'm not a fan of lipsticks or lip glosses unless it's for evening use, so I stumbled across this and thought I'd give it a try.
The lip balm cost me £5.65, which is more than I'd usually pay for a normal lip balm. As it was tinted, however, I justified it on the basis it would fulfil two purposes. I already use Burts Bees (non-tinted) lip balm, so I knew this would provide good moisturisation even if the colour wasn't great. As it turns out, it's exactly what I was looking for.
The product comes in an adorable cardboard tube, which I haven't quite brought myself to throw away yet despite the fact I'll probably never use it again now the lip balm is in constant use. It does, however, make it a little more special, meaning that you could buy this as a present for someone and it would be a nicely presented gift to receive.
The lip balm comes in the usual tube with a twist base. The tube is brown and rather classy looking. The colour I opted for was Hibiscus, as they only had a few in the store, but looking online it's available in many different colours, so there should be one to suit everyone. This colour is a darkish pink colour, not quite red or brown but somewhere in the middle.
The lip balm glides onto the lips really nicely and isn't remotely sticky or gloopy. It just feels really natural. The colour gives a nice sheen, and looks subtle but you can tell it's there. This colour is quite natural looking anyway, as I like my look to be as natural as possible, but if you were more daring one of the darker colours would be worth a try. The colour looks quite vibrant, though, and gives my lips a bit of life.
The best thing about this lip balm is that it doesn't need reapplying very often. I thought at first the colour would probably wear off pretty quickly, and I'd end up having to reapply the lip balm more often than I would if it wasn't coloured. When wearing it, however, I notice it stays for a good few hours, and the other night I applied it after my tea, and it showed up on the towel later that evening when I washed my face!
The lip balm has a very slight smell and taste to it, but nothing so strong that would put me off wearing it. It's a lot more subtle than the non-tinted Burts Bees lip balm which smells of honey. This is what puts me off wearing lipstick a lot of the time, I just can't stand the smell and taste of all that unnatural stuff on my lips. This tinted lip balm is really easy to wear, you don't even need to look in the mirror to reapply it, and it also keeps your lips lovely and moisturised to avoid those cracked, flaky lips. What more could a girl ask for?


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Latest Lion Aid News
Poaching is more than an enforcement problem
Sunday 26th January 2014
Not really a farm animal
In a recent article with the above title in the journal Conservation Letters, authors Dan Challender and Douglas MacMillan claim that law enforcement and anti-poaching measures are attracting a lot of funding these days, but that this has not halted the path to extinction for many species with commercial value. They say that approaches investing too heavily in enforcement will ultimately prove inadequate as
" regulatory approaches are being overwhelmed by the drivers of poaching and trade, financial incentives for poaching are increasing due to rising prices and growing relative poverty between areas of supply and centers of demand, and aggressive enforcement of trade controls, in particular bans, can increase profits and lead to the involvement of organized criminals with the capacity to operate even under increased enforcement effort".
The authors seem to like long sentences. They then say that "new and bold strategies are needed urgently" and sum them up as follows:
1.In the immediate future, communities should be incentivized and enabled to conserve wildlife;
2.In the medium term, prices should be driven down by regulated trade, ranching and farming and using taxes to benefit conservation; and
3.In the long term, demand should be reduced in consumer countries.
I would agree with priorities 1 and 3, but have great doubts about the applicability of much of what they propose in priority 2. Let me explain.
We have talked much about the possibilities of regulated trade and seen the highly disappointing results. For example, many conservationists blame the "one-off" ivory sales authorized by CITES (to China and Japan) in 2008 for the disastrous elephant poaching epidemic we are witnessing today. The number of elephants poached from January 2012 to date stands at 80,365 according to one website attempting to keep track.
The reasons for the increase in poaching are diverse and complex, and include considerable corruption within the ivory source countries, involvement of local militias operating in largely failed states, some evidence of involvement of terrorist groups, involvement of highly organized criminal networks, etc. But what is also clear is that roughly 70% of the poached ivory ends up in China. Clearly, the attempt of a "regulated" trade by CITES only stimulated an ever-growing demand by a market fuelled by ever-growing prosperity. China blames the poaching on lack of law-enforcement by the source states, but neglects to enforce the illegal trade within China except for a few token seizures of illegal shipments and a recent largely symbolic show of destroying a few tons of tusks and sculptures.
I have said this many times before – the market for ivory is simply too large to be satisfied with a "regulated" trade, and even if the trade prices were kept low, the difference between buying ivory legally and poaching an elephant is still hugely in favour of hiring poachers. And anyway, with demand from China and Thailand hovering around 25,000 elephants per year, there is no hope of a legal supply.
Not deterred, the South African government has announced it will seek legalized trade of rhino horn stockpiles as one means of decreasing the rapidly escalating levels of poaching of rhinos in that country. There, official figures show that 1,004 rhinos were poached in 2013 compared to 668 in 2012, an increase of 150%. Again, there has been little research done on the levels of demand in the destination countries (mainly Vietnam, but also China), and the enormous increases from year to year of the numbers of rhinos poached (2012 also showed an increase of about 150% over the numbers poached in 2011, etc) indicates that demand is ever-growing despite the sale of rhino horn being illegal.
If there is no understanding of demand levels, selling off South Africa's stocks of rhino horns (and then legalizing rhino horn in the buyer country) is unlikely to make even a dent in the growth of demand. And again, with the price of rhino horn allegedly set at about $60,000, it will always be cheaper to carry on poaching.
Remarkably, the authors say that farming and ranching should be used to supply the demand. This is of particular interest as they well know that elephants – a species of major concern for the current illegal trade in wildlife products - cannot be "ranched". As an aside, Dan Callender is an expert in pangolins, another species greatly involved in the illegal wildlife trade and another species that cannot be farmed or ranched.
In terms of demand reduction it is an option vigorously being pursued in China and Vietnam, but it is likely that significant results will take decades to appear. Simply because, in the case of ivory, the trade is legal in China and possession of ivory has deep cultural roots as well as a means of displaying wealth and status. If Chinese can openly and legally purchase ivory then few will forgo owning it out of an unfamiliar concern for animal conservation – something hardly part of Chinese culture it would seem. The authors are correct in therefore saying that demand-reduction should take a long-term approach.
Which brings us back to their most urgent recommendation – involving communities. I fear, from all indications, that the headlong rush towards anti-poaching and law enforcement priorities will relegate the communities to remain the poor stepchild of any funding initiatives. But this is precisely where the most immediate and lasting differences can be made.
Simply put, poaching syndicates will find few willing recruits among communities that value wildlife and are not negatively affected by its presence. Also, community members with sustainable employment might think twice about getting involved in illegal activities and facing arrest, imprisonment, fines, seizure of property, etc. At present, desperate people will take those risks without much reflection on consequences.
The trouble is, of course, that such community assistance programmes might not be perceived as "sexy" as, for example, equipping rangers, buying drones and helicopters, or displaying seized ivory. It will take time to implement community schemes but once in place they can be durable and function long into the future. And it will contribute increasingly to a concept that few are referring to –"supply reduction".
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Dan Challender is co-chair of the IUCN Pangolin Specialist Group
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|Graham Chapman
|King Arthur/Voice of God/Middle Head/Hiccoughing Guard
|John Cleese
|Second Soldier with an Interest in Birds/Large Man with Dead Body/Black Knight/Mr Newt/An Extraordinarily Rude Frenchman/Tim the Wizard/Sir Launcelot
|Terry Gilliam
|Patsy (Arthur's Trusty Steed)/Green Knight/Soothsayer/Bridgekeeper/Sir Gawain(The First to be Killed by the Rabbit)/Animator
|Eric Idle
|Dead Collector/Mr Blint/Sir Robin/The Guard Who Doesn't Hiccough but Tries to Get Things Straight/Concorde/Roger the Shrubber/Brother Maynard
|Neil Innes
|The First Self-Destructive Monk/Robin's Least Favourite Minstrel/The Page Crushed by a Rabbit/The Owner of a Duck
|Terry Jones
|Dennis's Mother/Sir Bedevere/Left Head/Voice of Cartoon Scribe/Prince Herbert
|Michael Palin
|1st Soldier with an Interest in Birds/Dennis/Mr Duck/Right Head/Sir Galahad/Leader of Knights/Narrator/King of Swamp Castle/Brother Maynard's Roomate
|Connie Booth
|The Witch
|Carol Cleveland
|Zoot and Dingo
|Bee Duffell
|Old Crone to Whom King Arthur Said "Ni!"
|John Young
|The Dead Body That Claims It Isn't/The Historian Who Isn't A.J.P. Taylor At All
|Rita Davies
|The Historian Who Isn't A.J.P. Taylor (Honestly)'s Wife
|Sally Kinghorn
|Either Winston or Piglet
A comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, a cadre of shrubbery-challenged knights, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen.


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August 7, 2007
In my capacity as Artistic & Managing Director of the Westben Arts Festival Theatre in Campbellford, Ontario, I have had the honour of presenting these two outstanding artists here at Westben as featugold soloists in a number of presentations over several years. In addition to many wonderful concert performances ranging from opera to Gilbert & Sullivan and from Disney to Broadway, they have also created principal roles in a new opera-musical, presented opera to area schools and generously donated their services at fund-raising events for Westben. No matter what they do, they continue to be a tremendous hit with our audiences, and are among the most "please-ask-them-back" artists we present. Bob and Gabrielle never fail to turn in outstanding, personable and engaging performances, regardless of the genre. This community loves them!
…They are an absolute pleasure both on stage and off. Talented, versatile, professional, positive and (as my audiences keep reminding me!) as much a pleasure to watch as hear! I look forward to many return visits from these very special artists— a presenter's dream!
Brian Finley
Artistic & Managing Director
Westben Arts Festival Theatre
"Thank you again for bringing your beautiful voices and talent to TCM. We are thrilled with the responses to Sunday's concert and look forward to an even bigger audience next year. With warmest wishes and our gratitude,"
Gundy Jackson and TCM
Chair, Toronto City Mission
December, 2006
"It is my pleasure to thank Pragos Entertainment for performing at our Shining Through Centre for Children with Autism's 6th annual fundraising gala. The over 1,100 guests in attendance listened with great enthusiasm as Pragos entertained us with a wide variety of music from opera to Broadway show tunes to contemporary music. As a founder of Shining Through and member of the Board of Directors, I received a range of comments such as "terrific", "amazing voices", "great stage presence" to "the highlight of the evening". Thank you again for making a great evening even better".
Ted Leider, CGA
Board of Directors, Treasurer
"Pragos Entertainment provided a festive ambience and musical energy that helped put a smile on our tenant's faces. Their musical selection, range of voices and energetic style were a vital part of making our function a big success. Thanks Pragos!"
Mary Vittorio
General Manager, Office Properties
Toronto Eaton Centre, March 2005
"After hearing the delightful tunes by Pragos Entertainment at another function, the Toronto Eaton Centre invited them to entertain our customers during the Christmas season. Their talent, enthusiasm and joyful delight in the crowd added a wonderful moment to our shoppers experience and helped create smiles on passersby's and customers alike. We would welcome them back again."
Catherine Melchior
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Let truth prevail: so reads the motto of the venerable Times of India. But for the past six months, its proprietor Ashok Jain has been fighting a grim battle against an overzealous Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The battle, which is raging in the courts, took a serious political turn last week with BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee accusing Prime Minister I.K. Gujral of shielding Jain because, as Vajpayee said, "Jain is his relative".
He has even resigned as managing director of Bennett Coleman, which owns the Times of India Group. But the ED argues he is feigning illness. On June 26, a sessions court in Delhi refused to grant Jain interim protection against arrest but asked the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to set up a medical board to examine him.
Revenue Secretary N.K. Singh claimed to have acted out of concern for the safety of documents in the directorate. But IB Director Arun Bhagat said he received written orders from Singh to ascertain how a Finance Ministry memo of May 12 had leaked out to the media. The memo had stated that the Jain matter would henceforth be directly monitored by the Finance Minister.
While IB men rummaging the fax-sheets and visitors' slips of the directorate have left ED staff livid, the incident has given further credence to charges of Jain being politically protected. Former prime minister H.D. Deve Gowda has now entered the fray. With the BJP having already turned against Jain, Deve Gowda's stance adds to his travails.
The former prime minister is smarting under the insult of being dismissed by Kesri. Circles close to Deve Gowda say that he sees Jain's hand behind Kesri's move, a view which is stoutly denied by Jain.
The case related to a 24-year-old dispute between Jain and N.S. Hoon, an NRI businessman, over control of Turner Morrison, a formerly British-owned holding company. Hoon alleged Jain had illegally grabbed the company and violated FERA provisions in the process.
His petition was dismissed by the Calcutta High Court in 1985, but Hoon appealed before the division bench. However, before the main appeal was heard, Hoon filed an interlocutory application on the ground that it should be a trial of evidence, requiring Jain's presence in court. Justice Mitra's order relates to this side issue. Its annexure, which repeats all past charges by Hoon, later became the ED's "first information".
Main charges
The ED carried out the January 4 raid on Jain's Sardar Patel Marg residence in the capital on the basis of this order. The team apparently found a set of visiting cards of Swiss investment bankers, and an offer by a Mauritius-based company to buy shares in Bennett Coleman.
ED sources say they also fished out a set of typewritten double-entry documents which could be evidence of illegal foreign transactions.
In March, the ED cracked down on Keshav Bangur, a Calcutta businessman who had acquired controlling shares of the Bank of Rajasthan. Bangur made a statement under Section 138 of the CrPC that he had bought Jain's one-third holding in the bank.
He said he had paid Jain a premium of Rs 4 crore obtained from Calcutta jute baron Arun Kumar Bajoria. The statement added Jain had been paid in dollars and that the money was transferred to an account abroad. The ED at once swooped down on Bajoria who is still frequently summoned by the authorities for interrogation.
The ED is a master in the art of dragging cases to court but is yet to prove it has the expertise to secure convictions. The much tom-tommed FERA case of 1996 against cigarette major ITC has not made much headway, though it has clobbered the company's reputation. And now, the stage seems set for a grand power play between the influential newspaper tycoon and an aggressive bureaucracy.
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Airlines can now allow passengers to make in-flight calls—and they're looking to charge you to travel in peace.
After the Federal Communications Commission overturned its long-standing ban on phones on planes in December, some passengers have publicly pined for a ban on in-flight cell-phone calls. They may soon get their wish: The Transportation Department announced last week it plans to make the skies a no-call zone.
But the airline industry is pushing back, with carriers saying they deserve the right to set their own phone policies, particularly now that federal authorities say phones won't interfere with planes' instruments.
And in setting those policies, airlines could be on the verge of a cash cow: Given the freedom to find their own solutions, some airlines say they might look at options like phone booths or quiet zones similar to what some railroads currently offer. JetBlue, for instance, is considering a separate area for passengers who want to use their phones.
Other airlines have considered sections similar to the "quiet cars" offered on trains. It's not hard to imagine airlines pitching themselves as "call-free" or "always connected"—with an added charge for each.


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Paris - Plans hatched on the internet to hold France's biggest impromptu drinks party in Paris later this month drew a formal warning on Thursday from the police who said the event could prove dangerous.
More than 13 000 people have already confirmed online that they will be turning up under the Eiffel Tower on May 23 for the "giant drinks party", or "aperitif" in French, and organisers hope to draw in more than 50 000.
Propelled by Facebook, a series of such gatherings have been gaining momentum over recent months, with thousands of people turning up for drinks in usually quiet cities like Rennes, Brest and Clermont-Ferrand.
"We are aware of the festive and friendly motivation of the participants, but there are serious risks associated with crowd management involving several thousand people," the Paris police said in a statement.
"Such a gathering cannot be organised without first examining and implementing adequate measures to protect the participants as well as public property," it added.
Police noted that 14 people were taken to hospital during a giant drinks party in Rennes, some of whom were seriously ill.
Real encounters
They also reminded organisers that alcohol consumption was strictly banned on the Champs de Mars, a large green space between the Eiffel Tower and the Ecole Militaire training academy in central Paris.
Organisers of giant drinks parties portray them as an inspiring way of using the internet to bolster real-life social interaction.
"Young people are engaged in real encounters instead of virtual contacts," said Christophe Moreau, a sociologist at Rennes University.
Not everyone sees them that way though.
Local authorities in the town of Foix and the city of Montpellier decided to ban parties scheduled for April, citing a high risk of public disorder.
Green party members in Montpellier however stepped forward and said they were ready to act as co-organisers of a giant drinks party and take the necessary steps to maintain order.
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Get early momentum
The 11:30 a.m. local time kickoff gives Georgia a chance to start fast before the home crowd gets into the game. In Auburn's only loss this season, also an early start, the Tigers fell behind at home 10-0 and 17-7 to Arkansas. Ole Miss led Auburn 10-7 in the third quarter before losing 23-17. If they get the lead, the Bulldogs need to rise up on defense and not let Auburn move the ball downfield at the end like Vanderbilt, Mississippi State and Kentucky did.
Put Auburn in third-and-long
Auburn has not given up a sack in its past 14 quarters, dating to the first half of its 27-17 win over Florida on Oct. 14. Georgia can help change that and get to quarterback Brandon Cox by putting the Tigers in obvious passing situations. The Bulldogs must be stingy on first and second downs. Auburn has been vulnerable. It gave up 24 sacks in the first 26 quarters this season. Quentin Moses and Charles Johnson need to have similar success.
Play with nothing to lose
This game is usually on the radar nationally with SEC title implications for both teams, but Georgia has been out of the conference title race for two weeks and is just trying to gain respect. It's the perfect time to shake things up and take chances that a team without a safety net wouldn't. Try a fake punt from your own 40. Let Mikey Henderson crouch down behind the line and sneak a run. Heck, it worked for Arkansas for a 25-yard gain to set up Felix Jones' touchdown run.
Stick with the run
Kregg Lumpkin rushed for 73 yards on eight carries in the first quarter against Kentucky but had just five more rushes for 12 yards the rest of the game. With Matthew Stafford throwing 12 interceptions, Georgia needs to take the pressure off him and stick with the run. Mark Richt said Kentucky put an extra man in the box to defend the run in the second half. So it would help if Georgia can make more plays in the passing game, so teams can't play as much single coverage.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Arkansas Business) -- Stocks slightly lower Monday as investors sorted through discouraging economic data from China and Japan. In the absence of U.S. economic data, investors focused on news that China's exports slumped 18 percent in February. The report reinforced fears about the outlook for the world's second-largest economy.
New plant brings jobs to northeast Arkansas
There was some game-changing jobs news for northeast part of the state.
Peco Foods Inc. of Tuscaloosa, Ala., finally announcing plans for an integrated poultry processing operation in Randolph and Clay counties that will eventually employ 1,000 people.
Arkansas Business and THV 11 News told you about Peco's plans two weeks ago; Arkansas Business reported the earliest word on the plant in our print edition back in November.
Gov. Mike Beebe and company executives, including President and CEO Mark Hickman, officially announced the project during a news conference Monday morning.
The $165 million project will include a 255,000-SF processing plant and 73,000-SF hatchery in Pocahontas and a feed mill in Corning.
Groundbreaking on the first phase of the project is set for next month. Hickman said, "The timeline for the construction. We will need 12 months for the hatchery. We will need 18 months to get our feed mill up and running and we will need about 16 months to get our processing plant up and running."
Hickman said the average wages after a year of employment will be $10.86 an hour at the processing plant and $13 an hour at the mill.
The new facilities will also require contracts with 90 local, independent growers operating about 640 chicken houses.
All this is making the project a welcome addition to the local economy, which has been hurt by high unemployment. In December, Clay County's unemployment rate was 12.2 percent; Randolph County was 9.3 percent.
Chris Masingill, federal co-chairman of Delta Regional Authority said, "This expansion is truly another vote of confidence that we've got the workforce, the right infrastructure and the right business environment in Arkansas, in the delta region, to continue to make an impact on our local economies."
In all, the project is getting $4.5 million in incentives from the state and local governments.
Peco Foods already has operations in Batesville and Newport. It is the eighth largest poultry producer in the country.


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Robot fish could one day be enlisted for undercover science missions.
A soft-bodied robot that looks and swims like a fish was unveiled by researchers at MIT this week; they say something like it might be able to infiltrate schools of real fish and gather data about their behavior.
The autonomous robot swishes side-to-side underwater as different parts of its body are inflated and deflated with a fluid stored as a gas onboard, the creators explained in a video. The result is a flexible robofish can execute escape maneuvers just as quickly as a real fish can — turning its body in a mere 100 milliseconds.
For years roboticists have been working on durable, flexible bots that mimic other squishy creatures, such as earthwormlike robots that could survive blows from a hammer and octopus-inspired bots that could squeeze into small places for exploration or search-and-rescue operations.
The newly revealed robot belongs to a long line of fish-inspired creations, including RoboTuna, an underwater automaton with 2,843 parts controlled by six motors that came out of MIT in 1994.
Since the new fish robot is self-contained, it does need some hard parts inside its soft body. The "brains" of the fish, or all of its rigid pieces of hardware, are stored at the head, while the robot's lower half and tail are more pliable, the researchers explained. The team used a 3D printer to make the molds for casting the fish's silicone rubber parts.
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ISLAMABAD, Sept 7: The National Assembly Special Committee on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) has called for building more water reservoirs to meet the mounting water needs for all critical sectors particularly agriculture and industry.
There is an urgent need for the promotion of watershed management, rainwater harvesting since these are critical for country's overall social, economic and environmental development, the committee emphasised during its meeting here on Friday.
Presiding over the meeting, MNA Shahnaz Wazir Ali stressed that availability of adequate funds and increased investment was critical for achieving all the eight Millennium Development Goals before the 2015 deadline.
During his presentation on 'Progress on MDGs in Pakistan', Director-General (Environment), Ministry of Climate Change, Jawaid Ali Khan said that out of eight MDGs, Pakistan has succeeded in achieving four important MDGs: protected areas, use of energy per unit of GDP, number of vehicles on CNG and sulfur content in fuel. Pakistan is on track in all four remaining MDGs, he claimed.
Talking about depressing state of forests, Jawaid Ali Khan said that the country's forest cover enhanced from 4.8 per cent to 5.01 per cent by 2003-04. Latest assessment of forest cover was being carried out at the Pakistan Forest Institute in Peshawar.
After devolution of ministry of environment and transfer of mega forestry projects to the provinces with no PSDP allocation, it appears that the MDG target for forestry is less likely to be achieved. Under the environmental sustainability MDG, the forest cover has been targeted to increase from 4.8 per cent in 1990-91 to 6.0 per cent by 2015.
MNA Nafeesa Shah from Sindh while participating in the deliberations urged the ministry to place on record the violations in the protected areas by sectors like oil and gas and mining so that such issues could be raised in the national assemblies and assemblies for controlling them. More than 12 per cent area of Pakistan is covered under the protected areas system including 25 national parks notified by the provincial governments, she informed.
Mr Jawaid Ali Khan further informed the committee that Pakistan remains off-track to meet the safe sanitation target of getting 67 per cent of the population with access to safe sanitation. The proportion of safe sanitation has been targeted to rise from 34 in 1990-91 to 67 per cent by 2015, he said.
Earlier, secretary of climate change ministry Mahmood Alam pointed out that the absence of mechanism for coordination on MDGs and other climate change and environmental problems between the federal government and provincial department is problematic and need to be plugged for national level environmental development.
Ms Wazir Ali asked the climate change ministry to play its facilitating role in bridging this coordination gap, with major focus on plugging policy and planning level gaps that relates to environment and climate change.
Speaking on the occasion MNA Hameedullah Jan Afridi said that other provinces should make legislation to recover forest areas that are being used for non-forestry uses. For this lessons can be learnt from the Punjab, which made such legislation and recovered a number of acres of forest land that was being used for purposes other than forestry.


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The waiting area at Headlinerz Barbershop on El Cajon Boulevard looks like a swank doctor's office. In one corner of the spacious room, five men wait on a leather-cushioned, L-shaped bench. The black, laquered floors shine. A six-foot-tall magazine rack stands to one side of the bench, filled with issues of Jet, Men's Journal, Ebony, Car and Driver. The Hangover plays on a flatscreen television hung high on the wall.
Although Milton, the shop's 42-year-old owner and head barber, is expecting me, he rolls his eyes when I enter. Waving an electric razor in my direction for emphasis, he gives me his list of rules.
Rules one and two:
"Don't take my picture," he says. "I don't like my picture taken. And no recording." He shakes his head, apparently appalled that I would even attempt such a thing. "You can't record in the 'hood."
A broad-shouldered athletic kid sitting at the empty station next to Milton's shakes his head, too. No recording.
At the sight of my notebook and pen, Milton again rolls his eyes. "Guess I'd better watch what I say," he says. "I don't want to be in the Reader as Asshole of the Year."
The kid at the empty station laughs. So does the one in Milton's barber chair. He's broad-shouldered, too, pimply, and rocks a thin, wispy mustache. Three of the five men waiting for their turns in Milton's chair also laugh. The fourth is too riveted by the movie to notice anything else. The fifth is asleep.
Rule three:
"Don't ever say you work freelance," Milton warns when I mention my work-from-home privilege. He's shaving a shadow taper on the pimpled kid. "Around here, it means you're a hooker without a pimp."
More laughter.
When he turns to make sure I've heard his warning, Milton's eyes widen. "You're writing that down? You can't write that down!"
A half-second later, he turns to look at himself in the mirror behind him. "Why didn't you come on a day when I'd shaved?" He calls out over his shoulder, "Where's my powder guy?" And laughs.
Milton ("first initial 'D,' but don't use it") arrived in San Diego from his hometown of Memphis in 1990. He was a Navy guy, stationed at 32nd Street. In 1997, he left the Navy and returned to Memphis. Three years later, he came back to San Diego for "the weather, the beaches, the people." In search of a vocation, he began classes at Associated Barber College downtown on Fifth Avenue.
This afternoon, Milton wears a faded black shirt, black jeans, and black Nike sneakers. Nothing fancy, though the diamond studs in his earlobes suggest the possibility of slick after-work attire. When I ask him how black San Diego compares to black Memphis, he purses his lips and gives me a long stare before saying, "Limited."
He counts off on his fingers.
"Ain't that many niggas." Thumb.
"Ain't no projects." Pointer finger.
He turns back to his client's head. "But seriously. The first bad thing that happened to me here was that I got greenlighted."
I shrug ignorance at the term, and Milton sighs. The kid at the empty station sighs, too. But the one in Milton's chair offers, "It means to get jumped by gang members."
"Okay, we're going to skip this section," Milton says. He points to a tall, thin man on the bench with headphones in his ears. "That guy over there was my very first cut at the barber school."
In 2003, Milton began his career at Don's Hair Kingdom on Marlborough Street and University Avenue in City Heights. The owner, a man named Don Schaffer, retired in 2005, and though Milton's plan was to rent a chair in another barbershop after Don's retirement, the owner of the building talked him into staying and purchasing the business.
"I put down $2500. He told me to try it out for six months, and then if I wanted out, he'd give me my money back," Milton says. "Let's just say I never got that money."
In the summer of 2009, the city shut down the building due to code infractions, and Milton moved the business to its current location. He still misses the old neighborhood.
"It's where I started at," he says.
Milton uses a straight razor to trim the wispy mustache on the kid's upper lip. "See that guy there in the red shirt?" he asks without looking up from his work. "That's the track coach at SDSU. He gave up his spot on my schedule today so this kid could get to football practice on time."
The kid slides his eyes in my direction. Without moving his head, he blinks in confirmation.
I nod, then take a shot at returning to the greenlighting incident.
Milton turns and narrows his eyes at me.
"It was out in front of DJ's liquor store," he says. "On Imperial? Anyway, back in the day, the Bloods used to hang out there. One asked me for a cigarette. We should probably just say I answered wrong. That was a Friday night. I woke up in the hospital on Tuesday morning. Head busted open. Both eyes swollen shut."
A minute later, he says, "You better white out that whole section." And then after another second, "At least make sure you say it was in Southeast Day-go. Not East Day-go."
A white guy who's been sitting on the bench gets up, approaches Milton, and says he's sorry but he can't wait any longer. Milton apologizes back and promises that if he returns tomorrow, he'll fit him in no matter what time. The guy nods and leaves. He doesn't look too perturbed. No one does. The track coach has been waiting since noon, and it's 5:30 p.m.
"Hey," Milton says, "make sure you put in there that these people are waiting because my partner's out sick today." He points at me with the straight razor. "Don't you make me look bad."
After he finishes the cut, Milton brushes the young football player's neck with an orange-handled brush. He unsnaps the nylon cape. The kid stands up and thanks him. He pays him for this cut and the one he got two weeks ago.
Great story Elizabeth! I've know Milton for quite some time and he is just awesome! When I go get a haircut from him or his co-worker Joe, I'm always assured of two things. 1. I will have one of the best haircuts in San Diego and 2. I will have a smile or hearty laugh because he is such a hilarious person and great host! Its great to see his story and stories like this. Keep up the good work Elizabeth!


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Double Diamond
Summary:Let's be realistic. No ski will make you a better skier. A great skier will ski great no matter what they use. A mediocre skier will still be mediocre in a wide range of skiis just as long as they don't get in the way. The main thing skiis do is make it easier to do things you know how to do or make it feel better while you are doing it. So my idea is work less on what you ski on and more on what you are doing when you ski. That said, here are my thoughts.
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Overall Rating 3 of 5
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Summary:The Four isn't a bad ride but it has been overtaken by newer skis. If you like the graphics and flashing lights go right ahead. In al, it's a compromise. Buy a pair of skiboards to carve and a pair of 207s to bomb and you'll have more fun.
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Review DateMarch 27, 2001
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for3 months to 1 year
Reviewed by: Greg Scott(Unregistered User)
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Summary:Sweet skis for going everywhere, especially in the east. There's not too much powder so I can't comment on the tips sinking, but you don't have to worry about powder too often in the east.
Similar Products Used:Rossignol Cut Jr. (not very similar, not nearly as good as K2)
Review DateMarch 9, 2001
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Summary:I guess it's served its purpose at the time but there are more responsive skis that hang in like glue when your rocketing down the mountain. It all depends on what you're looking for. If you want to cruise, then yeah, this could be for you. If you want to go a bullet speed down a hard packed to icy slope then maybe look at the Merlin VI.
Similar Products Used:K2 Merlin VI, Dynastar Speed SF, Dynastar 63's
Review DateFebruary 3, 2001
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Summary:I had not been skiing in over 5 years. I went up and rented the first time and fell back in love with skiing. Next, it was time for me to buy some new skiis. I saw these skiis at a local retail store and decided to research them before buying. I ended up at this web site. What a streak of luck, because everything said by those who give them a high rating is true. I couldn't believe how easy it was to ski again and actually ski better in only a couple of times using them. I have even done some double diamond runs with them that I normaly would not have tried before. I want to thank each and everyone who sumbitted reviews. It assisted me in making what I believe was a great decision. Hope this helps those who are looking for a great pair of skis.
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San Diego Comic Con is just weeks away, and it's evident by the growing frequency of the updates we're seeing that the TV networks are getting their ducks in a row in anticipation up the big event. Earlier today, we shared the panel line-up for Cartoon Network, which includes Adventure Time and Star Wars: Clone Wars. And now we have a look at what Adult Swim has to offer Comic Con goers this year.
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