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News: Decreto 801 and the Grand Prix
The Latest on Decreto 801
Contractors and developers have mounted enough pressure to force Decreto 801 into a series of public consultations. Over the course of the next 120 days, representatives of civil associations, citizens, professional schools, ejidos, civil service enterprises, and groups from all three levels of government will work together to revise the Programa de Ordenamiento Ecologico del Territorio Costero del Estado (aka Decreto 801 or "the Beach Law"). As of now, a number of construction projects on gated villages and tourist destinations (such as condo developments) are at a standstill because their proximity to the beach is against the law. The contractors and developers are looking for a way to move their projects forward, while still protecting the ecological value of the property that brought them here in the first place.
Throughout the next 120 days, the Secretary of Environment and Urban Development will hold a series of forums and workshops in Merida and in the 12 coastal municipalities to discuss the technical, scientific, and legal ramifications of Decreto 801. The meetings, should any of our readers like to attend, will be held as follows: Friday, August 15, Kabah Hall in the Convention Center at 4:00 PM and Thursday, August 28, Auditorium of the Faculty of Architecture at UADY at 9:00 AM. In September, meetings will be held on the 2nd in Yobain, on the 5th in Dzidzantun, on the 9th in Telchac Puerto, on the 11th in Ixil, on the 17th in Hunucma, on the 19th in Progreso, and on the 25th in San Felipe. We have no dates for meetings in Celestun, Sinache, Dzilam de Bravo, Ria Lagartos or Tizimin as yet but, as we understand it, notice will either be given in advance of those meetings or formal invitations will be sent to attend the already scheduled meetings in nearby municipalities. In addition, invitations will be sent to those municipalities that are near to or behind the municipalities in which meetings are held because they are also affected by anything that happens on the coast.
In October, final meetings will be held to consolidate findings, revise the law, and report results to the public. Decreto 801, as it now stands, is the result of the work of 60 researchers and was three years in its writing.
Olympics: Yucatan's David Mier y Teran
As of this writing, the 4th sailing regata is complete and Yucatan's own David Mier y Teran is firmly in 11th place in the world. This is exciting news, since Mier y Teran has steadily been gaining ground from the first day of the sailing trials. Click here to follow David's progress through the Olympics. From that link, just click on the latest report to find his standing and to watch as he moves up through the world's best sailing athletes. To see photos of the diving team that won Mexico's Bronze Medal, click here. You can keep an eye on Mexico's medals here and on all of Mexico's teams at the bottom of this page.
Made in Yucatan: Guaranteed
Last week, there was a huge trade show of Yucateco-made products at the Convention Center. One of the reasons for this event was to roll out the new label that guarantees that your purchase was made by the rural artisans of Yucatan. The label should read: Artesanias yucatecas una cultura sin fronteras (Yucatecan artistry… a culture without borders). When we, or our tourists, make a purchase, we want our pesos to stay in Yucatan so that our artisans and our culture are the beneficiaries. This means passing by imitation products in favor of products that are guaranteed to be of the best quality. Only products bearing the label Artesanias yucatecas una cultura sin fronteras can make that guarantee, so keep an eye out for it and make certain that what you thought you bought is actually what you are taking home.
Merida's Guayaberas Online
For our readers who live elsewhere and love the Guayabera, the fourth generation of Penner's, Inc., has gone to the web to market the shirt that has been identified with Yucatan throughout its history. Once the working shirt of guava pickers, the guayabera became the uniform for politicians, militaries, and retirees. Now, 18 to 30 year olds have discovered the comfort and wearability of the guayabera at the same time that Matt Penner came into the family business in San Antonio. With young eyes, Matt headed for the Internet and the rest is history. Penner's now sells between 80 and 100 Guayaberas online per night, all made right here in three factories in Merida. As Penner's prospers, so do the employees at those three factories. If you are not in Yucatan and need a Guayabera, please make sure it is (a) cotton or linen and (b) made in Yucatan. If you cannot determine the origin of a particular Guayabera, please pass it by and shop with Penner's instead - for the love of the shirt and in support of jobs in Merida.
Lemon Juice Leaves for Germany and the U.S.
For some time now, grapefruit and sweet orange juice has been exported by Yucatan to Germany for distribution throughout the European Union - and to the United States. Now, Persian lemon juice has been added to that list and the first shipments left Oxkutzcab this past week. As in the past, Yucatan first has a commitment for the sale of juice to Mexico. After that, Yucatan is free to export the rest of the crop. This year, a total of 3,900 tons of juice concentrate was exported. The new season will run from October to February and it is expected that Yucatan will be able to produce 30,000 tons of oranges, 2,000 tons of mandarin oranges, and 500 tons of grapefruit. The juice concentrates are sent out in containers which hold 95 drums each. This phenomenon, along with the new southern highway through Yucatan, is going to bring the world to the door of small towns like Oxkutzcab, as well it should. Such towns are long overdue for global recognition and all of the perks that come with taking their rightful place in the global marketplace.
Smallest Chevrolet: Built in San Luis Potosi
Chevrolet's smallest car, the Aveo, is now rolling off the assembly line, in San Luis Potosi, to the tune of about 30 cars per hour. Not only are the cars designed to use less gasoline, but the factory itself is about as environmentally responsible as factories can be. All lighting is motion activated (no motion means lights go off to save electricity) and the factory recycles its water, rather than discharging it into the environment. The lowest prices for these cars are between $11,000 and $13,000. The Aveo gets approximately 34 mpg on gasoline. None are equipped for alternative fuels. These vehicles will be sold throughout North America.
Grand Prix Calendar To Add 2 More Races by 2010
Exciting news! Grand Prix officials are considering adding two more races to the seasonal calendar of Formula 1 Grand Prix racing and Mexico has a shot at becoming one of the nations selected to host at least one of those races. Grand Prix officials warn that a modern Formula 1 track can cost as much as $50 million dollars but say that Mexico City, Puebla, Cancun and Tijuana all claim their administrations will find the money. We have malls in Yucatan that cost more than that! Needless to say, investing in a Formula 1 Grand Prix racetrack is the kind of investment that is guaranteed to be successful. We hope Mexico is chosen as one of the 2 locations for the new additions to the Formula 1 Grand Prix season.
One World Airlines
Three major airline carriers have formed an alliance and are requesting immunity from anti-trus laws for their new "One World" business identity. The three airlines are British Airways, Iberia, and American Airlines. It is their claim that, doing business together as One World, they will be able to offer travelers more destinations between the European Union, the United States, Canada, and Mexico - as well as lower prices. This is a development that will be interesting to watch since more international business groups than ever before are beginning to come together in the global marketplace.
Chicken Wars in Uman
Whenever a potential expat asks us about what we eat in Yucatan, we laugh and ask: "How do you feel about rotisserie chicken?" It is everywhere! ...and the longer we are here, the easier it is to let someone else do the cooking and avoid the heat in the kitchen, as well as the cleanup. However, we have noticed that some merchants' rotisserie chickens have been getting quite a bit larger and, as a result, more costly. While this might not adversely affect gringos, it can be devastating for the Yucateco housewife in outlying towns and villages, as well as for her grocery budget. As a result, in some towns and villages, citizens are setting up shop in their homes to roast smaller chickens at cheaper prices. Commercial enterprises complain but the fact remains, this is the free market at work. If they have priced themselves out of reach of the ordinary consumer, then it is they who have created a legitimate market for their competitors. We wish the very best of luck to all of the entrepreneurs of Yucatan!
Pet Health
We were pleased to see an article, in el Diario this week, concerning the cardiac health of older pets. This is a huge signal of so many developmental phases in Yucatan. As societies move forward, people are able to spend less time trying just to survive and more time improving their quality of life. Gradually, pets become family members and gain the right to food, humane treatment, and health care. Today, in Yucatan, pets live longer and develop many of the same health problems of elderly humans. Such is the case with coronary disease, especially after the age of 7. UADY has one of the premier veterinary schools in the world. As a result, Yucatan has some of the best veterinarians in all of Mexico. We encourage anyone with an older pet to talk over age related issues with your vet and, if you have a little extra space at your house, consider adopting an older dog or cat from AFAD in Merida. While we're on the subject, if you are on Facebook, AFAD has a Facebook page too… make them a Friend on Facebook and spread the word!
Having a Little Fun With Growing Old
Have you heard? We are no longer growing old. We are "actively aging." Yep! That's right - no more rocking chairs allowed (evidently on a global scale). We should have seen this coming. The elderly of Yucatan are dancing and sculpting and exercising and painting and taking computer classes and touring cities, ruins, and even foreign countries. They (the global conspiracy) probably have us as a target next, but we really didn't think it would come this close this quickly. Now they're sending old Canadians to boot camp. Its already started in British Columbia! It's a program called Boomers Plus Boot Camps. The program is designed for individuals between the ages of 55 and 70 and the term "active aging" is thrown around quite a lot in the description of this experimental endeavor. ...and they are training the people sent to these boot camps for sports competitions. See? We knew something sneaky and global was going on when the elderly in Yucatan started playing that scaled down version of volleyball. We've been sounding the alarm for over a year! After living all this time, no rocking chair! For more on the statistics on aging, nation to nation, you can go to the AARP International website.
Whale Sharks Gather in Northern Gulf (Too)
Whale sharks have begin to gather, regularly, between 40 and 100 miles off the coast of Louisiana and Mississippi. Some scientists speculate this is a spawning ground. Others admit they have no idea why the whale sharks are there or how long this phenomenon has been going on. To further muddy the waters, scientists have tagged over 700 of Yucatan's whale sharks and not a single one has turned up in the Northern Gulf. Still, scientists believe the two groups of whale sharks are related and continue their investigation. To read more about the whale sharks of the Northern Gulf, click here.
Constance Ayers 3 years ago
Hip hip hooray
Working Gringos 9 years ago
Chelem is absolutely affected by Decreto 801 and so is your property if it is on the waterfront. Please check with a reliable source before putting your money down!
Ron 9 years ago
I am looking at buying an existing house in Chelem that is waterfront property. It would be our intention to expand the house and add a pool. The lot is 14m by 40m. I am told that Chelem is not affected by Decreto 801 as it is affects only areas east of Progresso. Is this correct, will I have problems getting permits?
mike & pat 9 years ago
as owners of beachfront property on telchac pto we were wondering if anything happened at the meeting on 9/9/08 in telchac? our lot is 24 meters wide but only 40 meters deep, we are under the impression we can still build on stilts?
Stephen Forte 9 years ago
In view of the two previous comments I would like to say that there is no question that all new beach construction should have reasonable set back requirements. The issue here is not so much the rules, but the inconsistency of the current legislation. All new construction should promote this end. The dunes should be protected as well. As I see it, wise legislation promotes development and at the same time protects the beaches for future generations to enjoy.
ingeborg 9 years ago
Thank you for the info, all housing should be set back from the beach.
Decreto 801 has to be enforced.
Shirley & Jose A Herrera 9 years ago
Decreto 801 or "beach law" should be left alone to stand as it is written. Beaches "any where in the world" should be "left intact" for the enjoyment of "all" present and future generations and not "just for those who can afford it" no matter what the argument to the contrary!!
Peregrina 9 years ago
Well...what a surprise to see my picture of the . ..beach front beauty/Peregrina.. in Chelem, by the way those palms have grown now and look pretty nice and yes the Ordenamiento Ecologico has its rules and I know because we are building right behind those palms in the picture, we had to build way back from the beach, La Chi-chi is coming along pretty well.
Thanks for showing off our beaches...
Stephen 9 years ago
Thanks again, Khaki, for the update on Decreto 801. This has been a nightmare for many of us who own beach property and are trying to build envirionmentally responsible homes or additions. The current law is irrational and inconsistent and does little but hinder realistic beach development.
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Radiohead Confirm Booking Studio for New Album: 'Our Best Record Is Still to Come'
"I have absolutely no idea what it'll sound like," says drummer Phil Selway.
Following a handful of hints and a few official comments, Radiohead have confirmed booking studio time for the recording of a new album, marking a follow-up to 2011's "The King of Limbs."
Drummer Phil Selway was the one to drop the news, telling NME that he has "absolutely no idea" how the new record will turn out sounding like. "And that's what keeps us all there until the end," he added.
Confirming the initial hints of a September studio entrance, Selway noted, "We are starting again in about a month's time. We've decided that now feels right to start making music and we've got the first week booked in together so we'll see how it goes."
In a separate BBC Radio interview, the drummer made quite an attention-grabbing statement, saying, "There's always that sense that our best record is still to come. There's still a lot creativity we can do together."
"We just took 18 months away from [the band]. When we get back together, we'll be bringing new experiences," Selway explained (via Consequence of Sound). "That immediately brings a whole new energy and drive to it."
In related news, Phil is releasing his solo album "Weatherhouse" on October 6 via Bella Union. Pre-orders are available over on iTunes, check out the preview clip below.
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Congee (粥 or 稀飯), is a classic Chinese breakfast dish and is essentially a rice pudding (Chinese equivalent of porridge). Congee is served with Chinese crullers (youtiao, 油條), which are fried dough, which you dip into the congee.
In this article I'm going to introduce you to three different ways to prepare this basic congee (白粥). There are no rules about what you can add to congee, you can put all kinds of different ingredients into your congee. Typically people add meat, fish, vegetables and healthy herbs and you can also add shredded lotus root and gingko nuts. You can also make a sweet version of congee with Chinese dates (jujubes) and a bit of rock sugar.
When I was a little girl, the nursery/kindergarten I joined made a raisin congee. The chef in the nursery added raisins and seasoned with a little bit of rock sugar so we loved it. The raisins are delicious and also high in iron and other nutrition so parents like to feed children this kind of dessert.
One of my favourite congees has Shiitake mushrooms, pork mince and bamboo shoots in it. My grandmother used to make this congee often an especially when I was ill from flu or catching a cold. My grandmother would use marinade pork or beef mince with sugar and soy sauce. Chop the shiitake mushrooms finely and julienne the bamboo shoot. Then just cook all of the ingredients together with the congee. She likes to season the congee with ground white pepper. I will never forget the love and taste of this congee.
I made congee for my daughter very often when she was a little baby. I made the congee with different meats, poultry, fish and vegetables to help her to wean herself off just milk. She loved the different types of congee I made her and she has always loved eating rice since. In my congee's I use different kinds of stocks including chicken stock, vegetable stoc and beef stock instead of water.
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What You'll Need
- Recipe 1:
- Ingredients:
- ¾ cup long grain rice
- 9 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Recipe 2:
- Ingredients:
- 70g rice
- 1 litre water
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil (sunflower, peanut, vegetable or olive oil)
- Recipe 3:
- Ingredients:
- 70g rice
- 1 litre water
How to Make It
Recipe 1:
- In a large pot, bring the water and rice to a boil.
- When the rice is boiling, turn the heat down to medium low. Place the lid on the pot, tilting it to allow the steam to escape (the same as you would do when making cooked rice.)
- Cook on medium low to low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice has the thick, creamy texture of porridge (this procedure needs about 1-1 ¼ hours).
- Add the salt, taste and add seasonings if desired.
- Serve with garnishes such as crushed peanuts if desired.
Recipe 2:
- Rinse and wash the rice and soak the rice in the water for half an hour then drain the water.
- Add 1 teaspoon of oil into the rice and mix evenly. Adding oil can help the rice cook quicker and also make the congee smoother and softer in texture.
- Boil the 1 litre water and add the rice.
- Turn the fire to medium heat and keep stirring the rice for 5 minutes.
- Turn the fire to the lowest heat, cover the lid and simmer for 45 minutes. Tilting the lid allows the steam to escape.
- if you think the congee is a bit too thick and you want to add some water, please add boiled water.
- Serves 3 people
Recipe 3:
- Rinse and wash the rice and soak the rice in the water for half an hour then drain the water.
- Put step 1 rice into a freezer bag and freeze for 2-3 hours.
- Boil 1 litre of water in a large pot first then add the frozen rice into the boiling water.
- Bring it to a boil again and turn to medium heat and cook for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the stove and cover the lid for 15 minutes then it's ready to serve.
- If you have congee quite often then you can freeze the rice in portions ahead. Then only need to cook 30 minutes then you got a nice, smooth basic congee to eat.


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The dark side of humanity is explored in this electrifying science fiction thriller in which an epidemic virus terrorizes the Earth.
Causing its inhabitants to strike out on murderous rampages, the virus is caught through conversation and, once contracted, leads its host on a strange journey - into another world where the undead roam the streets of the smallest towns and largest cities, hungry for human flesh. Describing in chilling detail what it would be like if thousands suddenly caught such a virus and struck out on a mass, never-ending, cannibalistic spree, this terrifying narrative is perfect for those who are ready to explore their darkest secret imaginings through a sinister and compelling literary work of art.
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What happens when a virus spreads with the simple ease of a conversation? And what if that virus takes over your body and sends you into an alternate world, one where the undead roam en masse looking for human flesh? Pontypool Changes Everything is a dark and sinister adventure from the mind of Tony Burgess that details just such a frightful journey. Performed by veteran narrator, Gary Dikeos, with a gripping authority, this audiobook will send shivers through listeners as they find themselves in the mysterious and terrifying tale of cannibalistic madness.
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Having as main character to Pia Miranda, this film directed by Dave Bishop and Khrob Edmonds was premiered in theaters in 2009. The film "I Am Bish" had an original production of Australia. You can watch I Am Bish online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2009.
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Pia Miranda, Vanessa Pitrau, Tahnee Arlt, Mark Attrill, Dave Bishop, Lauren Bonner, Bernard Booth, John Davison, Siobhan Dow-Hall, Gareth Everall, Jessica Hegarty, David McLeod, Sally Nevin, Jaimee Peasley, Liam Pegler and Blake Prosser.
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Hybrid Models of Tropical Infections (Lecture Notes in Biomathematics)
These notes are an extended version of lectures given in the Symposium on Mathematics and Development arranged by the School of Mathematical Sciences of the University of Khartoum, Sudan, in 1982. The purpose of the notes is to discuss some models for the transmission of tropical infections. This area of mathematical epidemiology has previously received only minor attention by mathematicians, but is now growing in importance. The term "hybrid model" is used to denote a model with both stochastic and deterministic ingredients. We describe how a hybrid model approach can be used to formulate and study both some classical models for malaria and schistosomiasis and some extensions of these models. The formulation of the models requires some familiarity with Markov chains in continuous time and discrete state space. The analysis of the models uses concepts and methods in the qualitative theory of ordinary differential equations. The presentation is aimed at the senior undergraduate or beginning graduate level.
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Ritik adds another gold to India's karate medals tally
Meanwhile, India's medals tally swelled on Saturday as Nitya Dalal won the gold, while Ankita Shah won the silver medal in the below-seven years category of the Kata technique at the packed NSCI Stadium.
India's Deep Dave also won gold in the boys below-eight years category in the Kata technique. In the girls below-eight years category of the Kata technique, India's Muskaan Shah and Mehreen Zaki fought hard, but ultimately had to be content with a bronze medal.
Then, in the girls below-nine years category of the Kata technique, India's Stuti Bhattacharya won bronze, while in the girls below-11 years category, the bronze medal went to India's Kaninhka Kareekar. Finally, in the boys below-nine years category, India's Zayed Shirji and Prajwal Patil won bronze medals.


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Got here right as they opened on Sunday morning on my last day in Baltimore for the year. For a minute or two I was the only one here aside from the staff, but it did pick up rather quickly. Seems to be more of a locals hangout than a beer tourist destination per se, especially as it's not really near a lot of the other beer venues that one might wish to visit. I had initially come because Union Craft Brewing had recently opened and a slightly outdated tap list on beermenus had one of their beers listed here. Unfortunately that had kicked days earlier but I enjoyed a few Dale's Pale instead. Tap list is not huge, six beers if I recall correctly. Ordered the flag pizza which was excellent. Staff here was great. Super friendly, happy to chat about everything when it was slow, and when it picked up, they were still attentive and quick. Hadn't really planned on coming here when I made my itinerary for the weekend, but I definitely plan on coming back now.
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(Visited 01/2011): Joe Squared is located on the north side of Baltimore on North Ave right off I-83. Metered parking is available right in front of the establishment. The interior includes a bar on the left side and booth seating on the right. There is cool artwork on the walls and a stage. Not sure if this qualifies under "atmosphere notes" but at one point their speaker system intercepted a trucker on CB radio talking about a Chinese prostitute. Joe Squared has 5 beers on tap and around 60 in bottles. Draught options include Dogfish Head, Flying Dog and Chimay. As for bottles there are a few domestic micros from Sierra Nevada, Oskar Blues, Ommegang, Lagunitas and others. Many more imports from Belgium (Duvel, Brouwerij Van Steenberge), and the UK primarily but they carry a couple beers from a lot of other countries. Service on a slow weekday afternoon was good. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable about their beers. We did not have any food on our visit but apparently this place is known for their pizza, so next time. Overall this is a nice low key beer spot that I would recommend visiting in Baltimore.


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White chocolate macadamia cookies are one of my favorites! Soft and chewy and loaded with white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. The edges are light and crunchy, while the centers are soft and chewy. I wish I could share some with you. Some people like them with milk, however not me, I just eat more cookies because milk takes up too much room in my belly. Lol.
This recipe does make a nice size batch, and yesterday was a fun day; my birthday! So I decided to share some white chocolate macadamia cookies with my friends and neighbor. I said to myself "it is the 23rd so I will give away 23 cookies". I put 23 cookies in a large zip lock bag and put a picture of the cookies on face book and said that the first person who guessed the correct number of cookies in the bag, won the cookies. I even delivered the cookies to the winner—it's a good thing that they were local! I think I will do something fun like that from now on, on my birthday. I felt a lot happier than just getting gifts for myself. However I feel that the outpouring of love was a hundred fold! That was definitely the best birthday ever!!
The weather has been a little gray lately so it always makes you feel better if you can reach out and do something for someone else. Try making some of these white chocolate macadamia cookies today and share with someone that you feel might need cheering up. Try it and let me know how things turn out? Enjoy.
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup Shortening ( I used ½ Crisco and ½ coconut oil)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1¼ cups quick-cooking quick oats
- 1¼ cups macadamia nuts
- 1½ cups white chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening, and both sugars.
- Mix until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Beat for at least 1 minute.
- Then add flour, salt, baking soda, and oats, stir until mixed.
- Fold in nuts and white chocolate chips.
- Drop by cookie scoop or 2 teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
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The PEBL comes standard with many unique features to make your ride as fun, functional and comfortable as possible. We realize that different climates and styles of riding require different options, so we have those too!
Standard on Every PEBL:
The frame and components:
- Aluminum frame
- Lightweight and very corrosion resistant
- Standard rear suspension
- We feel this is a must in recumbent riding. On a regular bike, you can cushion the bumps with your legs, but in a recumbent, your legs are in front of you, so without suspension, especially in the rear, every bump will be absorbed by your spine and payload instead.
Sturmey Archer 90mm drum brake hubs up front, Avid BB7 disc with 200mm rotor in the back
- Sturmey Archer's oversized drum brakes are practically maintenance free and these hubs are designed specifically for recumbents. We also put an oversized disc brake rotor on the rear wheel for incredible stopping power.
- 24 inch double walled alloy rims with heavy duty spokes and extra wide, cushiony, Kenda 2.3 inch tires all around.
- We also offer wider rims and 3" cruiser tires as an option for an even softer ride.
- Sturmey Archer 8 speed internally geared rear hub
The originator of internally geared hubs, Sturmey Archer offers very reliable, beautiful, brushed aluminum hubs. Their 8 speed has a very wide range, eliminating the need for additional gearing at the pedals and allowing more room on the handlebars with their grip shifter. Makes your ride much less complicated.
The electronics:
Programmable 750 watt, internally geared, brushless mid-drive motor
Mid drive motor refers to a motor that is not in the hub. This allows for much better torque (hill climbing ability). The motor is also internally geared, providing even more torque. There is an optional USB interface to adjust certain parameters of the motor controller such as amperage, percent regenerative braking and acceleration. Each state has it's own laws around what is legal for an electric assist bicycle; the federal limit is 750 watts and 20 mph by motor alone, so we've factory set those at 750 and about 19.5. Your state may be different and allow for more or less, so if you decide to change the parameters, be sure to keep it legal.
- Lithium ion battery
- The PEBL comes standard with a 48 volt 16 amph lithium-ion battery that on flat roads provides up to 20- 30 miles of continuous riding without using the pedals. We live in very hilly terrain and we get 30+ miles with moderate pedaling. Our batteries are one of the safest, reliable, lightweight types of batteries available without being cost prohibitive. The battery and charger are stowed out of sight and charging is done with an extension cord that pulls out from a port in the back. The charger and battery pack can also be easily removed for inside charging. Charging one fully discharged battery takes 2.5-3 hours. We also offer additional battery power for ranges of 50, 75, 100 miles or even more with pedaling.
- Buttons for reverse, cruise control, lighting, turn signals and horn all mounted on the handlebar
- Would you drive a car without reverse? On a small recumbent bike, using your feet is effective for backing up, but in a velomobile, backing up like Fred Flintstone isn't very fun, and of course, the PEBL has a floor, so our drivetrain offers the ability to go backwards with the press of a button. Now we're talkin'!
- Cruise control, on a bike? This is a feature you'd expect to find on a car! This is particularly helpful if you have a long, flat stretch of road. When you're at your desired speed, simply press the button, take your thumb off the throttle, and the controller will keep the motor going at that speed. To turn it off, you simply press the button again, or apply the brakes.
- Full lighting all around. Powerful 18 watt LED headlights up front, 5 red LED lights all around for great night visibility. There's also turn signals, brake lights, a horn and optional interior lighting.
- Keyed power switch, USB charger and digital voltmeter on the dashboard
- There's a dashboard too? Yes, the maple dash has on it a keyed power switch, USB charger and a voltmeter. We found that the standard battery meter on most ebikes is very inadequate, so we've installed a very precise voltmeter in your dashboard so that you can more accurately keep track of your battery's charge. It's like a gas gauge in your car. The keyed power switch helps to prevent theft and you can charge your phone with the USB port.
- Regenerative braking
- Recharges the battery when you brake, especially going down a steep hill.
The body:
Made with plants
One of the very unique features of the PEBL is its body. Besides it's distinctive, aerodynamic styling, it's also made with plants. We spent hundreds of hours coming up with a combination of materials that would be good for us and the planet, and still provide a lightweight, strong and durable shell that is very forgiving to bumps and impacts. Traditional fiberglassing methods are very toxic and produce large amounts of volatile organic compound (VOC's) which are known carcinogens and significant contributors to air pollution. While strong, the product can also be somewhat brittle and prone to cracking. The PEBL's body is made from a bio-based resin derived from plants such as pine and soy. The raw materials for the resins are also certified renewable and resourced. They are co-products or waste products of other industrially important processes and do not compete with food sources or displace food-based agriculture. Farmers are our friends.
- Fully enclosed
- We live in western MA. We know about varying seasons. We want to ride our PEBL all year. The PEBL comes standard with a carpeted floor, heel wells and roll up doors to make it fully enclosed. The doors are vinyl and roll up under the roof when not needed, but can easily roll back down if they are. This feature, combined with removable flooring under the pedals, create a tremendous sense of freedom when PEBLing in the warmer weather. For colder weather, we offer a powerful, custom built, 600 watt heater as an option!
- Cloth interior
- To increase comfort and reduce noise, we've lined the entire interior of the body with soft cloth, including the cargo space. We know of no other velomobile that does this and it makes a tremendous difference in your riding experience. Would you like being in your car if it was all bare metal inside?
- Polycarbonate windshield
- The polycarbonate (Lexan) windshield is virtually unbreakable and is very lightweight.
- Trunk lid with gas lifters
- Besides being fun and looking really cool, they keep the trunk open when loading it and ease it back down when closing.
- Rear passenger seat and lots of cargo space
- The PEBL can carry 6-8 bags of groceries. The rear cargo space has two levels, so you can stash things below you'd rather not have visible. With riders, the PEBL can carry up to 350 lbs.
- The PEBL also comes standard with a rear bench seat that can hold an adult up to 5'11" or 2-3 small kids.
- Really cool looking mirrors
- Black, metal, fully adjustable mirrors that give a full view of what's behind you, without sticking out too far.
- Available in many colors
- A virtual rainbow of colors available. We offer 6 standard colors (red, orange, yellow, blue, green, white) but as an option, we offer almost any color you like!
- Length: 99"
- Width: 45"
- Height: 58"
- Weight: 195 lbs


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After reviewing the Cazenovia school district's coaching roster and finding a lot of "breakage" — or newer coaches hired at a lesser salary than the coaches they replaced — the Cazenovia Board of Education last week decided there was enough budget savings found to allow them to reinstate the two boys lacrosse assistant coach positions that had been cut from the budget in the spring.
While lacrosse program supporters, who lobbied the board en masse last month for the reinstatement, were pleased by the board's action, it also opened an unexpected Pandora's Box of concerns by residents who demanded to know how the newfound savings were created, why boys lacrosse was the only sport that benefitted and why the safety of male athletes seems to take precedence over the safety of female athletes in general, but particularly in lacrosse.
The lacrosse coaching funding issue started back in April, when the school board voted to save $11,000 in the 2012-13 budget by cutting funding for two boys lacrosse assistant coaching positions, one for varsity and one for junior varsity. The change cut the paid lacrosse coaching staff from five to three, making the modified, JV and varsity head coaches the only paid coaching positions in the program.
At every school board meeting since then, varsity lacrosse coach Jim Longo and assistant coach Eric Nieman (whose paid position was cut by the budget) have appeared, presented arguments and magazine articles, and requested that the board replace the assistant coach salaries. Their repeated comments concerned the lack of supervision and direct coaching that the 30 or so players can receive with only one coach, as well as the safety issue of only one coach being responsible for a group of young men playing a physical, contact sport that can be very dangerous. While the team does have volunteer coaches that assist the team, Longo consistently said that he cannot count on volunteers alone to make up the coaching gap.
At the board's Oct. 21 meeting, a cadre of lacrosse coaches, players, parents and supporters showed up to urge the board to replace the eliminated assistant coaching funds. Their arguments not only concerned the possible weakening of a highly respected, winning and state-recognized lacrosse program, but also continued to center around the concerns of effective coaching, player supervision and player safety that only one paid coach can offer to a team of 30 athletes.
District Athletic Director Mike Byrnes told the board at that meeting that he believed he could find the $10,000 needed to fund the positions by a reevaluation of all coaching positions in the district, and he urged the board to reinstate the two lacrosse assistant coaching positions.
Board President Pat Vogl asked Byrnes to submit his reevaluation and figures for finding that extra $10,000 in his coaching costs to the board before its Nov. 18 meeting so members could make a final decision on the issue.
Superintendent Bob Dubik said that he and Byrnes looked through the coaching rosters and were able to find $7,900 in savings due to the "breakage" from the hiring of new coaches. The district also will be reimbursed $2,450 from the state's Section III Athletics for certain costs associated with Cazenovia teams participating in state tournaments, Dubik said. That total $10,350 will be enough to pay for the projected $9,900 cost of reinstating the lacrosse positions, he said.
Board Member Karin Marris asked the board whether, if safety is such a concern for the boys lacrosse team that it needed more assistant coaches, shouldn't the safety of the girls lacrosse athletes be considered as well?
Vogl said yes, and recommended that next year the board review all district sports teams, boys and girls, for the appropriate number of coaches per team and the safety issues involved per sport. Board Member Leigh Baldwin agreed, and said that such a "comprehensive review" was a good idea not only for safety issues but also for district liability issues.
District Assistant Superintendent Bill Furlong told the board that the district had planned to do such a review next year anyway during the budget process.
The board voted unanimously to reinstate the two paid lacrosse assistant coaching positions, one for varsity and one for JV.
Varsity lacrosse coach Jim Longo said he was pleased by the board's decision. He said the board deserves "a lot of credit" for listening to the concerns of the program and not just paying lip service to program supporters.
Jason Emerson is editor of the Cazenovia Republican. He can be reached at email@example.com.
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Almost done with my two year project. I did a rear stretch and welded in a new rear cross member using 3/16x 2x4 rectangle tubing as others have done. I did the old heat and bend on the tank to clear my 8.8 but I need just a few more inches. Any negatives to cutting out the cross brace that the front of the tank mounts to and either raising it up or replacing it with a 2x2 section of square tubing? I have a 1 inch body lift so I have room to move the tub mounts up.
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Vietnam's booming craft beer scene
(CNN)A night out drinking in Vietnam used to mean one thing: sipping Bia Hoi, a local draft beer with 3% alcohol content, from a tiny stool on the sidewalk.
But feather-light lagers aren't the only game in town anymore.
The country's craft beer scene is booming, having welcomed more than a dozen micro-breweries in the past two years.
"The beer culture in Vietnam starts with Bia Hoi," Hao Tran, managing editor of lifestyle website Vietcetera, tells CNN. The craft beer scene that has evolved has done so from people drinking beer in the Old Quarter in Hanoi or Bui Vien Street in Saigon, he says.
"But there's so much more to beer culture in Vietnam now than just that particular image."
Tapping new tastes
Vietnam is one of the biggest beer consumers in Asia drinking 3.8 billion liters a year in 2016, according to Ministry of Industry and Trade.
While stalwart brands such as Tiger, Saigon Beer,and Bia Hoi still account for the lion's share of that consumption, in Ho Chi Minh City alone artisan brewers such as Platinum, Pasteur Street Brewing Co, Winking Seal, Heart of Darkness, and Fuzzy Logic are providing a real alternative, says Tran.
The brands have, for example, introduced potent Indian pale ales (IPAs) andsour gose — a tart and salty style of German beer — to the market.
"As Vietnam has continued to experience income growth and taste for global concepts and standards, that's where craft beer has really come in," says Tran.
"The tastes and preferences of Vietnamese consumers are changing and evolving."
What's brewing
One of Vietnam's craft pioneers, Pasteur Street Brewing Co opened its doors in 2015 and now distributes not only all over Vietnam, but also to Malaysia, Australia, Hong Kong, and the United States — with Japan and Europe to come later this year.
For the past two years, Pasteur Street has been leading the revolt against boring lagers and predictable pale ales — an effort that was rewarded with three gold medals at the 2016 Asian Beer Medal competition.
Helmed by Americans John Reid and Alex Violette — the latter isalso behind Upslope Brewing Company, in Colorado — the brewery imports its hops from the US and malts from Europe, but adds a local touch to every recipe.
In the land of 30-cent drafts of Bia Hoi, charging consumers $5 for craft draft remains a challenge.
An on-site brewery was a crucial part of the persuasion strategy for East West Brewing Company, which opened in January.
"It's all about really educating our (Vietnamese) consumers," Loc Truong, founder of East West Brewing Company, tells CNN.
"You cannot show them what craft beer is if you don't have a craft brewery to really guide them through."
It helps that breweries and bars serving craft beers tend to be clustered in Ho Chi Minh City around central areas of Districts 1 and 2, where there's lots of foot traffic.
As a result, new beer-oriented tours have added to the buzz, such as the bar and brewery motorbike excursion operated by Vespa Adventures.
Truong and his team are based in the heart of District 1.
Inside the massive glass building, guests can mingle at the industrial-chic bar and restaurant downstairs, soak up the sun on the rooftop, or take a tour of the steel fermenting tanks and barrel-aging room.
Before opening, Truong expected expats and travelers to drive sales, but he was pleasantly surprised that 85% of his patrons were Vietnamese in the first six months of business.
Truong says that is partly due to a growing middle class in Vietnam.
With a 6% annual increase in GDP per capita, the Boston Consulting Group predicts Vietnam's middle class will account for 23% of the population of 95 million by 2020, up from 16% in 2015.
"Vietnam moves very, very fast," says Truong. "One thing catches on and the next hing you know, the whole market is shifting."
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With both packages, children will receive a gift bag at the InterContinental Montreal as they arrive and they will enjoy a special menu at Osco! Then, on booking a family plan, our guests will receive a family pass, giving a privileged access to family attractions among the most popular of Montreal! The family pass is valid for seven (7) days following the activation in the first attraction visited. With the purchase of an adult admission, two children 12 and under receive free admission. Meals for children under 12 are free when they stay in their parents' room (two adults and two children, breakfast and kids menu).
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Located in the heart of Old Montreal and overlooking the Place Jacques-Cartier, the new luxury hotel introduces a dynamic and singular experience with world class hospitality, spectacular views and timeless style.
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As the first boutique hotel located in Old Montreal, the award-winning Hotel Place d'Armes& Suites has set precedents for premier design, lively atmosphere, gracious service and sensory delights. Housed in three gorgeous 19th-century, neoclassical buildings, the hotel's 133 richly appointed guests rooms feature elegant, lavish interiors with century old brickwork.
Hotel Nelligan
Four adjoining buildings that date back to the 1850s house HôtelNelligan's 44 rooms, 59 suites, 2 expansive penthouses and modern, onsite restaurants. Luxurious amenities punctuate every corner, pairing contemporary, boutique comforts with classic stone walls dating back over a century.
Auberge du vieux-port
A symbol of Old Montreal's rich history, Auberge du Vieux-Port is the area's only hotel settled along the Saint Lawrence River. The two structures that house its 45 rooms are over a century and a half old and once operated as warehouses, back when the waterway still forged the city's life vein.
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Le Petit Hôtel melds the charm of its century-old structure with a fresh slant that's a few steps off the beaten trail. Modern, colourful furnishings accent each of its 28 rooms while original stonework and clever layouts make for a Wonderland-esque setting.
Hotel Gault
Furnished with classic pieces from the 20th century, the Gault's experience is enhanced by its vast French windows that flood each of the 30 suites with natural light to create a silky atmosphere. Look all around our different types of rooms which range from 350 to 1020 square feet (32 to 95 square meters), and which offer all the comfort needed for an unforgettable stay.


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Snell & Wilcox Increases Presence at CABSATAssists transfer to digital with new products at CABSAT 2005 (January 28, 2005)
Snell & Wilcox has increased its presence at CABSAT 2005 in a move that reflects the market growth the company is experiencing in the Middle East region. With a larger stand than in previous years, Snell & Wilcox is unveiling products and technologies that give broadcasters solutions that deliver value today and allow them to manage the transition to new digital formats and an open-standard, IT-based future.
A major attraction will be the company's graphical presentation of Kahuna, the first production switcher to offer simultaneous high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) operations in the same mainframe with the same control panel. In the technology exhibit, key highlights are infrastructure modules for the IQ range, products that strengthen a broadcaster's ability to interconnect islands of analog, digital, and file-based equipment.
"Every customer is at a different place in the transition from analog to digital, from digital to HD, and from HD to file-based operations," said Joe Zaller, vice president of marketing and product management. "At whatever point they find themselves, Snell & Wilcox has a solution for them. We want customers to know that they can buy with confidence from S&W today with the knowledge that we'll be there for them in the future."
IQ Modular Demonstration Shows Enhanced Control and Monitoring, Including SNMP
Snell & Wilcox IQ Modular infrastructure products are the smart building blocks facilities need today to bridge and interconnect existing islands of analog, digital, SD, and HD. At CABSAT 2005 Snell & Wilcox will demonstrate a selection of products from the huge IQ modular range, showing powerful control and monitoring of video and audio in a typical SD environment.
All of the new IQ Modular and conversion products can be networked using the company's RollCall software, streamlining the management of infrastructure components and allowing every new device that a facility buys to be integrated instantly into its network. RollCall now supports IT infrastructures and has the built-in capability to recognize metadata and identify file movement throughout an existing SDI television operation. Both RollCall and RollMap are now SNMP-compliant, enabling the monitoring of products from other vendors, and RollSNMP has already been integrated with products from Pinnacle, Cisco, Pro-Bel, Barco, and Omneon, as well as Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP workstations and servers. Other devices are easily integrated using XML, the industry standard for metadata exchange.
The Kahuna HD/SD Production Switcher: A Breakthrough in Design and Operation
Snell & Wilcox's Kahuna is the first production switcher on the market to offer simultaneous HD and SD operations in the same mainframe with the same control panel. It is also the first-ever switcher to enable the seamless integration of SD sources into HD productions without upconversion. The future-proof flexibility of the system enables users to work initially in SD-only or HD-only mode, and then to upgrade to multiformat SD/HD operation whenever they choose. In multiformat SD/HD mode Kahuna users can mix existing SD camera feeds, graphics, handheld shots and archive footage directly into an HD production with no need to purchase expensive HD upgrades or extra HD upconversion equipment. This not only provides unparalleled operational flexibility, it also delivers tremendous cost savings to users, making Kahuna a versatile solution for any business model in the emerging multiformat world.
Archangel Real-Time Motion Compensated Video Archive Processor Removes Prohibitive Cost Barriers to Restoring All Types of Video or Film Material
This real-time restoration system can correct artifacts using motion compensation working on both 525 and 625 video-originated material as well as film-originated material. Archangel Ph.C is highly popular in the Middle East, because of how cost effective it makes restoration and improvement work. Archangel Ph.C cleans up, fixes, and stabilizes in real-time material that has deteriorated or been damaged, either by age or other factors. This simplified process allows typical material to be restored within two or three times its running length. Until now such a level of restoration quality could only be achieved by laborious, time-consuming, and expensive processes. With these barriers removed, now virtually anything can be treated - not just high-value footage - at a cost far less than frame-by-frame restoration.
Support for Open Standards With Free MXF Development Tools and SD/HD Ingest Station At CABSAT 2005
Snell & Wilcox continues to take a leadership role in the movement toward the proliferation of open standards, IT-based broadcast facilities with the free release of a comprehensive set of developer tools called MXF Express. These tools will help broadcasters and equipment vendors ensure interoperability among file-sharing products and systems through the MXF file format.
Snell & Wilcox is also demonstrating how its Ingest Station performs the highest possible quality MPEG2 encoding in either SD or HD. This total mastering solution is based on an open architecture and works with a variety of video, audio, and file formats, making it suited for all ingest applications.
SwitchPack 16 Standard Definition Switcher
Snell & Wilcox is demonstrating the SwitchPack 16, which sets a new standard in flexible, compact SD and HD switchers for live production and post-production applications and is ideal for broadcasters expecting to make the transition to HD. As an SD system, SwitchPack 16 provides 16 directly controlled inputs on a 1-M/E architecture with two full effects keyers and three downstream keyers, giving a total of five keyers, each capable of linear, luma, and chroma keys. To make the system HD capable, all that is needed is a 1-RU HD mainframe that can be connected simultaneously with the SD mainframe. This gives the operator the option of working in either SD or HD from the same control panel with only a software switch between the two and no need to re-boot the system.
About Snell & Wilcox
Snell & Wilcox, the leader in its field, delivers technologies and products that give television and satellite broadcasters, post production facilities, film makers, and communications professionals the freedom to move content seamlessly between analog, digital, high definition, and file-based systems and to bridge the world's multiplicity of line/field and color standards, without sacrificing picture quality. The company provides switchers and keyers, standards conversion systems, networked infrastructure components, and products for noise reduction, image enhancement, and restoration. In business since 1973, Snell & Wilcox maintains its U.S. headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif. and European headquarters in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Additional offices are located in New York, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, and Russia.
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Chances are, if you already know who Harley Flanagan is, you're pretty deep into the world of underground fighting or hardcore punk.
Flanagan, a BJJ black belt and instructor at Manhattan's #RenzoGracie Academy, is the founder of legendary New York band the Cro-Mags and the author of the recently published "Hard-Core, Life on My Own." He's also a veteran of New York's submission grappling scene, and trains regularly with UFC 205 fighter Rafael "Sapo" Natal.
"We're a close knit group over there," commented Flanagan, who grew up among New York's cultural elite like Allen Ginsberg and Andy Warhol. "It's pretty intense in [the Renzo Gracie Academy], especially because one of our instructors #RafaelNatal is on the bill, so everybody's pumped. It's great. We've been waiting a long time for this."
The UFC 205 card at #MadisonSquareGarden is a monumental victory for New York martial artists like Flanagan, who endured 19 years without MMA in their state. As the years passed, Flanagan and his BJJ brethren took to underground fight clubs to settle their combat itches, but it's been almost a decade since he competed himself.
Martial arts weren't always the outlet of choice for Flanagan, who burst onto the late 70s punk scene as the drummer of The Stimulators when he was just an adolescent. Hanging with Joe Strummer and The Clash, Flanagan went on to up the tempo and intensity of the punk rock genre, birthing hardcore on Manhattan's lower east side.
With an aggressive and rhythmic thump to his charging bass lines, Flanagan traveled the world with the Cro-Mags, opening up for bands like Slayer and Iron Maiden. He eventually withdrew from the band and found BJJ. But while discovering jiu-jitsu transformed his life, the music never left.
A practitioner of multiple art forms, there is a seamless crossover from his low-end four string to the vacuum-tight chokes and locks on the mat.
"It's a very aggressive style of music so it really pushes you physically … I've always really played with that type of intensity. Not just music, but my jiu-jitsu game has always been a pretty intense one," commented Flanagan. "It's just my nature all across the board -- for me has always been intense."
Now a decorated BJJ black belt, Flanagan teaches daily at Manhattan's jiu-jitsu Mecca on West 30th St., just one block from the site of UFC 205. And while the gym regularly welcomes MMA A-listers like #ChrisWeidman, #LukeRockhold, #GeorgesStPierre, and Matt Serra, along with author/restaurateur/TV host Anthony Bourdain, all attention this week is focused on "Sapo" Natal, a native Brazilian who has been living in New York for the better part of a decade, training and teaching armbars, chokes, and leg locks.
With Natal, a 15-time Octagon competitor, taking on UFC veteran #TimBoetsch as part of the UFC 205 preliminary card, the entire Renzo Gracie community is rallying behind their fighting comrade.
"He definitely represents this city with pride ... this is definitely his home away from home," comments Flanagan. "He could literally do warmups at our academy and jog to [the Garden]."
Listen to Cro-Mags blistering debut LP "The Age of Quarrel" below. "Hard-Core, Life on My Own" is available via Feral House publishing.


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OMGObama! Recovery Dependent on More Debt? Huh?
I wish this were a joke
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Alright this is just getting silly. Can someone please check these claims? I don't have time since I'm too busy trying to keep my damn company afloat. This guy is a true winner and frankly I'm speechless. Also, he owes me $4.95 for the grande quadruple black eye I spat out upon reading the headline from Reuters this morning on my way into the office.
Obama says recovery depends on healthcare (via Reuters)
President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he realized Americans were skeptical about his healthcare overhaul, but that the country's economic recovery depended on implementing the $1 trillion plan. [my emphasis]
Obama, insisting the "stars are aligned" for approval this year despite discord in Congress over the plan, warned inaction would undermine the economy, worsen the deficit and cripple millions of Americans financially.
"I understand people are feeling uncertain about this. They are feeling anxious," he said in a prime-time televised news conference.
But he said he was confident people would support it when they looked "at the cost of doing nothing."
Well since our fearless leader believes in the alignment of the stars (tré douché coming from the POTUS, IMHO), let's take a look at what the stars have to say for the world's most powerful Leo:
You could be feeling financial pressures that won't easily go away, yet you can relieve the tension by addressing the issues head-on instead of pretending they don't exist. Fortunately, there might be a magical solution to your problem, even if you aren't exactly sure what it is. A friend could come to the rescue with the right advice or a bluebird could fly through your window with just what you need. However, you must remain approachable and keep your windows open.
Hey, Obama, pssst: a fucking bluebird isn't flying through the window on this Obamacare disaster, nor is there some "magical" solution. Nice try though.
Today's POTUS outlook? "You don't intend to do anything that's offensive to anyone else, but you can be so insistent today that you turn into a real annoyance."
Annoyance isn't the word.


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Baroness Williams of Crosby: My Lords, following the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers on 27th April when the decision was taken to bring in sanctions against Serbia and Montenegro, there was reference to additional measures. Can the noble Baroness say what they might be or have they been agreed? May I also ask the Minister about the crisis which has just blown up in part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; namely, the attempt by President Milosevic to appoint Mr. Momir Bulatovic as the new president of the Federal Republic which has been rejected by the Montenegran Parliament and is now leading to a serious political crisis in that part of the former Republic of Yugoslavia. Can the noble Baroness tell us something about that?
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean: My Lords, I cannot give the noble Baroness any further specific information on the last point that she raised. My general point is that there is considerable worry about what appears to be a continuing armed conflict in that part of the world and continuing difficulties caused by the lack of stability. The noble Baroness must be reassured that this matter is being monitored not only by the United Kingdom Government but through the contact group and the EU.
The noble Baroness asked about further measures. These are under consideration at the moment. The question of sanctions has revolved around the freezing of assets in this country and investment in Kosovo. As regards money going into Kosovo, that matter was put on one side for the time being on 16th May, given the meeting that had just taken place between Mr. Milosevic and Mr. Rugova. It was hoped that that meeting would lead to a quieter, more stable position in Kosovo. The other issues will be considered at further meetings within the next couple of weeks or so. I hope that we shall have more information at that stage as regards the first point that the noble Baroness raised.
The Earl of Lauderdale: My Lords, does the Minister agree that it is important that the frontier between Albania and Kosovo is monitored to prevent the infiltration of arms and people from Albania into Kosovo?
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean: Yes, my Lords, I agree that it is enormously important to monitor what is happening at the borders. Five monitors are currently attached to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. We are giving as much support as possible to ensure that we are monitoring what is happening on the borders because of the tension that may well escalate if the level of hostility rises in Kosovo. We are well aware of the possibility of a spill-over of the conflict outside Kosovo, to which the noble Earl referred.
Lord Kennet: My Lords, as normal chaos returns and re-establishes itself in the Balkans after the break-up of Yugoslavia, would the Government consider an arrangement under which NATO, which was set up for a completely different purpose and has a membership which is only partially appropriate to these operations, would make available to the OSCE its own facilities in terms of international co-operation for future military action in that part of the world with the aim of defusing the possible American/Russian and Western European/Russian tensions that will continue to arise as long as this is left to NATO under its own direct command?
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean: My Lords, we have been pursuing the question of Kosovo through a number of different forums. The House will probably be most aware of the contact group through which we are trying to ensure the maximum degree of international agreement, involving both the United States and Russia in our approach to the problems of Kosovo. I believe that in the first instance we should be considering the role of the contact group to see what can be done to de-escalate the difficulties and hostilities in Kosovo rather than leaping down the path of assuming that our only course of action is to bring in full NATO forces. I am not quite sure what the noble Lord was suggesting, but I hope that I have got over to him the point that the Government will want to continue to pursue the option of the contact group.
Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede: My Lords, is my noble friend aware of the recent report by the Council
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean: My Lords, I am aware of the report and agree with its major conclusions about Kosovo not seceding. The position of the EU contact group is clear on this point. It supports enhanced status and a greater degree of autonomy for Kosovo within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. However, that has to include meaningful self-administration. The status quo is clearly not sustainable.
Lord Renton of Mount Harry: My Lords, the Minister will know that no one on either side of this House wishes to mitigate the extraordinary difficulty of the circumstances in Kosovo at the moment, but history certainly does repeat itself in the Balkans as elsewhere. Having been to Mostar, Bihac and Sarajevo within the past 11 months and seen the horrific damage done in recent years in those cities and the country around them, may I ask the Minister to bear in mind, and to pass on to her colleagues, the fact that we must try to avoid repeating the mistakes that were made in the early 1990s?
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean: My Lords, I could not agree more with the noble Lord. Having heard that acknowledgement of his views from all sides of the House, I am sure that all noble Lords agree with his basic premise. A few moments ago I mentioned the meeting between Mr. Milosevic and Mr. Rugova earlier this month. That meeting was made possible as a result of sustained pressure from the EU and the contact group and others in the international community who are pressing for a dialogue within Kosovo itself. We must look to both sides in the conflict to use the opportunity to establish a political process which we hope will lead to an enhanced status for Kosovo. There is a particular responsibility upon President Milosevic as head of the government to seek that negotiated settlement.
Lord Moynihan: My Lords, given that the Minister has informed the House that there are only five monitors, what information can she give us about the extent and effectiveness of the monitors who were deployed by the European monitoring mission in Kosovo?
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean: My Lords, I would not wish to be misunderstood. Five may not be the total number. I believe that five monitors were looking particularly at the border arrangements. I shall write to the noble Lord on that point because I would not want any imprecision on my part to be misleading. I hope that it is understood that the Government's position is that it is enormously important to monitor
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Lord Selkirk of Douglas: My Lords, I thank the Minister for that helpful Answer. Can he reassure the House that when it comes to future reprocessing proposals, an environmental impact assessment will be made first in the best interests of health, safety and the environment?
Lord Clinton-Davis: My Lords, safety is absolutely key in these matters. There are requirements in relation to the environment and adherence to the regulatory process. I do not think that a specific environmental impact assessment is required in the circumstances, but I shall look further into the matter and write to the noble Lord.
Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish: My Lords, perhaps I may precis the Minister's Answer by saying that the Government do not have a clue about when the material might be reprocessed. Is it not a fact that the irradiated material cannot be reprocessed because Dounreay does not have a certificate allowing it to reprocess, and that the non-irradiated material cannot now be reprocessed because Dounreay's certificates have been withdrawn and the whole fuel cycle area has been shut down? Is it not a fact that without some years passing and many millions of pounds being spent, neither of the materials
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Changes to the regulations will make modest cuts in energy use and emissions in new builds, but will exempt extensions. Little detail is given on allowable measures and enforcement
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