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December 4, 2013 marked the thousandth day since a powerful earthquake triggered a tsunami that hit the island of Japan on March 11, 2011, killing more than 15,000 people, devastating parts of the country, and causing a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi plant. According to a survey conducted last month by the Reconstruction Agency, it is reported [ja] that there are still 277,609 evacuees who have not returned to their homes; 84 percent of them are from Fukushima prefecture.
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D.R., Haiti: We Can Work It Out?
This is an island. No way out. So these two nations, who have been doing a live rendition of a Russian novel for 500 years, are going to have to work it out.
Contrary to many of the opinions expressed in this post, Changing Perspectives weighs in on the decision by the Dominican Republic to deny citizenship to subsequent generations of illegal immigrants, most of whom are Haitian.
Overwhelmed by Syrian Refugees, Bulgaria Seeks EU Aid
Bulgaria, as the closest EU country to Syria, is seeing more than its fair share of the average 5,000 refugees that are fleeing Syria every day. Unprepared and inexperienced in dealing with this influx of refugees seeking shelter, food and protection, Bulgaria has requested assistance and financial aid from the European Union. Meanwhile, some Bulgarian ministers have allegedly proposed to use some of the new funding to put up a 30-kilometer barrier fence along the border with Turkey to prevent illegal entry.
Open Democracy reports in more detail:
Geographically, Bulgaria is not that remote from Syria. Sharing a border with Turkey, Bulgaria is the EU member state closest to Syria if one is travelling by road or railway transport. Therefore, as the most likely first point of entry into the Union, Bulgaria must be well equipped to meet the challenges that will ensue with the new expected waves of Syrian refugees in the coming months. Unfortunately, that appears not to be the case.[...]
This week it is expected that the European Commission will make a final decision as to whether Bulgaria will receive financial aid to cope with the situation. In the meantime, Kristalina Georgieva, the European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, has warned that the Bulgarian authorities lack experience of dealing with similar situations and have failed in crisis planning.
Asylum-Seekers Continue Hunger Strike in Hungary
Sixty asylum-seekers went on hunger strike yesterday in a southeast Hungarian detention camp for asylum-seekers, atlatszo.hu investigative journalism site's blog reported in their Blog Action Day post [hu] on human rights. The Office of Immigration and Nationality confirmed that the strike was started by five Malian citizens who were joined by 55 others requesting their replacement in an open camp. As of July 2013, Hungary places the undocumented asylum-seekers in detention camps. The five initiators continue the hunger strike.
Helping Balochistan Earthquake Victims
More than 300,000 people have been affected in the recent earthquake in six districts of the Balochistan province in Pakistan. Kashif Aziz at Chowrangi provides some info on how to help the Balochistan Earthquake victims.
Suspicions Arose Over North Korean Defector-Turned-Lawmaker
During a parliamentary hearing on the spy agency election interference scandal, Cho Myung-chul, a ruling party lawmaker famous for being the first North Korean defector to take a senior government post in South Korea, went under fire for making snide and offensive remarks discriminating against people from certain province. More criticisms mount as prominent political blogger Impeter disclosed that [ko] Cho has misrepresented facts about his academic records, whether intended or not, and as news came out [ko] that Cho's family, even after Cho's defection, still enjoys affluent life in North Korea.
Asylum Seekers in Germany: Integration or Slavery?
The Gmünder Tagespost [de] in Germany describes a new local integration project: Asylum seekers would help passengers carry luggage at a train station under construction. By doing this they would earn €1.05 an hour – the statutory maximum wage for asylum seekers.
While the politicians behind the proposal present it as an integration project, many netizens are of another opinion.
Immediately, reactions on social networks were seen. In Fefe's Blog it's explained:
First World Problem: Mit dem Gepäck ist das immer so schwierig am Bahnhof die Treppen hoch und runter, weil man wegen der Baustelle jetzt über diese Brücke muss, um den Bahnsteig zu wechseln.
First World Solution: Man zieht Flüchtlinge heran, die dann für den gesetzlichen Maximallohn von 1,05 € pro Stunde (nein, wirklich!) Koffer schleppen. Ein Euro und fünf Cent.
First World Problem: With luggage it's increasingly difficult to climb up and over the stairs at the train station, because of the construction work you've got to cross a temporary bridge, just to change platforms.
First World Solution: Refugees are brought in who can haul suitcases for the statutory maximum wage of €1.05 an hour (no really!). Carrying suitcases. One Euro and five cents.
Twitter users, such as Walid Malik, are reminded of colonial times:
#Asylbewerber im Dunst ihres weißen CDU-Herrschers (vgl. Britisch-Indien): 1,05€ für Taschen-tragen am Bahnhof http://t.co/D4S65UyQoA
— Walid Malik (@WalidVanMalik) July 23, 2013
#Asylbewerber [#Asylumseekers] are in the haze of the of the CDU (Christian Democratic Union party) rulers (just like the British-India colony): €1.05 for carrying luggage at the train station http://t.co/D4S65UyQoA
Mathias Richel points out that that the article isn't out of a satire magazine.
Oh Django, guck mal, Sklaven kommen wieder ganz groß raus. In Gmünd. Nein, auch nicht vom Postillon. http://t.co/aqP6Wvifdz #keinwitz
— Mathias Richel (@mathiasrichel) July 23, 2013
Oh Django, look, slaves still make it big. In Gmünd. No, not from Postillon [German satire magazine]. http://t.co/aqP6Wvifdz #keinwitz [#nojoke]
Fukushima: No Place Like Home
'No Time for Anger [de]', a visualization journal by a team of Swiss media reporter and designers, illustrates Fukushima two years after the triple catastrophe of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami followed by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster on March 11, 2011. Fearing radiation, some residents sought evacuation to other areas in Japan, but the data visualization by the team shows the majority of people who fled actually stayed within the region of Fukushima:
We received data sets from the prefecture of Fukushima on the number of refugees and their current location for the years 2011 and 2012. We imagined that since this was a nuclear catastrophe people would flee from the region and wish to be as far away as possible. Yet, the numbers from the prefecture of Fukushima backed by researchers at the University of Gunma showed that the reality was quite different. The majority of people who fled actually stayed within the region of Fukushima.
Support Snowden Rally in Hong Kong
HongWrong has collected a large number of media reports on the rally to support Edward Snowden in Hong Kong on 15 of June, 2013. Hundreds rallied in the rain demanding the U.S government to stop its spying activities and Hong Kong government to protect Snowden.
Leaving North Korea
Concerns over insufficient protection of North Korean refugees have grown ever stronger as news came out that nine young North Korean defectors have been forced to return to North Korea after being captured in Laos. The Dreamer blog shares a story of a young North Korean defector which explains in detail the kind of life he fled from.
Australia Excuses Itself from Refugee Law
On 17 May 2013 Australian blogger and self-styled 'global nomad' More Atlitude posted a lengthy and detailed post in response to "Australia's decision yesterday to excise its mainland from the migration zone" this week. He argues that it
essentially reinforces a horrible, horrible policy of enforced detention for legal (I stress, again and again and again, people, LEGAL, good grief do I need to paint it neon and string it with lights?) asylum-seekers.
Torture Victims March in Hong Kong
Hong Wrong blogs about an upcoming protest on April 27 among refugees, tortured survivors and NGOs against the government's treatment of torture victims and to call for an urgent review of the screening system for assessing protection claims.
Rebels Attack in Central African Republic
RJDH -RCA reports that [fr]:
According to multiple NGOs in the region, the cities of Mobaye and Bangassou are under attack by dissident rebels of the Sekela coalition in the Central African Republic. No confirmation has been given yet by the government. Bangassou's phone network is currently cut off.
Blame Jihadis Financial Incentives, not Gaddafi's Fall, for Troubles in Mali
Jihadis venture capitalism extended to an even more lucrative business: kidnapping western hostages all over the Sahara yielded over 90 Million Euros over a decade [..] The modus operandi was very simple: why get killed trying to create an Islamist emirate in "apostate-ruled" neighboring countries when you can build your own sanctuary AND have the West pay for it?
Nasser Weddady unpacks the reasons for the current troubles in Mali. He opines that the roots of the problem are more complex than the existing narratives in the media lead us to believe.
Tuareg Families Regroup to Avoid Airstrikes in Northern Mali
We must regroup so that airplanes can tell us apart from the targeted ismalists fighters who will be on the move.
Tuareg refugees in Borj and Timeaouine in Northern Mali are hurrying to gather around their family members in order to avoid airstrikes by French planes against islamist groups, Tamoudre reports [fr]. Tamoudre adds that Tuaregs are in favor of the military intervention but that they should be part of the post-intervention stabilization.
Kenya: Refugee-run online news magazine
The Kakuma News Reflector, or KANERE, is an independent news magazine produced by Ethiopian, Congolese, Ugandan, Rwandan, Somali, Sudanese and Kenyan journalists operating in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya. It is the first fully independent refugee-run news source of its kind to emerge from a refugee camp, and has attracted considerable international attention.
Central African Republic President Isolated as Rebels Close in on Capital City
At this point, there is virtually no one left in president Bozize's cabinet. His religious advisors and his sons are the only left to help him in manage a storming crisis that might blow all of them away.
Centrafrique Press Info CPI reacts to the news that rebels are about to seize control of Bangui [fr], the capital city of Central African Republic. The USA have asked their citizens to leave the country [fr] while the UN is only keeping essential staff [fr] in the field.
Increasing Risks of Humanitarian Disaster in Masisi Territory of DR of Congo
Much suggests Masisi territory being the neuralgic point, both in terms of politico-military contest and its humanitarian consequences.Any extension of the M23 conflict farther into Masisi territory contains immense potential of escalation.
Christophe Ethuin reports that there is much reason for concerns in Masisi Territory as the conflict with M23 lingers on. Doctors without Borders, Oxfam and JRS have warned against additional potential humanitarian disasters in the upcoming weeks.
Bosnia & Herzegovina: "Lost Time"
Amila Bosnae writes about the years "stolen" by the war in the former Yugoslavia:
You lose a couple of years once, and twenty years later, you still haven't caught up. [...] Time stopped for us in a way, then. I didn't even grow at all for the better part of those years because there was nothing to grow from. We were isolated from the world, but the world just kept on going without us. Possibly still celebrating the reunification of Germany and a new Europe while we were running for cover. In new Europe. [...]
Mapping the Conflicts in DRC in 2012
The Crisis Group has created an interactive map of the conflicts in the Kivu region, DRC in 2012 [fr].
The Plights Of The Stateless Chakmas of Arunachal Pradesh
Paritosh Chakma recently visited Chakma villages in Papumpare district of the Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh and wrote about their plights. Thousands of Chakma refugees were transferred to the Chakma Settlement Areas in this region during 1964-69 and most of them still remain stateless.
Reactions to North Korean Soldier Defected to South Korea Across Border
As a North Korean soldier allegedly killed two of his superiors and defected to South Korea, numerous comments were made; Some suggesting a possibility of him being a spy, while other worried for his family left in North Korea.
The United States: Structural Violence on the Global Frontier
The Latin and Latin-American Student Association (AELLA) of the Graduate Center, City University of New York, invites you to participate in the free conference "Structural Violence on the Global Frontier: Central America, Mexico and the United States," which will take place from the 4-6 of October, 2012 at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The Graduate Center, CUNY and St. Mary's Church, respectively. The repercussions of anti-migratory political aggressiveness, deportations, those who go missing, the threats and the insecurity that attacks the lives of thousands of migrants are some of the subjects that will be discussed during the three days which will be full of activities. The conference will be transmitted live in the front page of Asuntos del Sur (Affairs of the South). www.asuntosdelsur.org
Lebanon: Angelina Jolie supporting Syrian Refugees
American Actress and UN Ambassador, Angelina Jolie is in Lebanon today [September 12, 2012] as part of her tour to support Syrian Refugees in Jordan, Turkey and Iraq.
Commenting the event, Ivy from Lebanon tweets:
@ivysblog: Angelina Jolie's in Lebanon today visiting refugees – not only is she the world's most beautiful woman but also a passionate humanitarian.
Mayotte, Comoros: Tensions Rise After 36 Refugees Disappear at Sea
We cannot be part of the Indian Ocean Community and be indifferent to these tragedies. The solution must involve both countries
Saïd Larifou reacts to the recent drowning [fr] of refugees trying to reach Mayotte by sea. Currently 36 are missing [fr] after their boat capsized as it approached Mayotte. M. Larifou warns that clashes might arise if the strained relation between Mayotte and Comoros is not repaired rapidly.


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North European ports are expected to see "relatively strong growth" in the first half of 2014, despite the "miserable results" forecast for 2013...
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16 Aug 2013
Germany's Port of Hamburg moved 46.5 million tons of container cargo, or 4.5 million 20-foot-equivalent units, in the first six months of 2013, up 2.1 percent year-over-year.
12 Aug 2013
HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai at Germany's Port of Hamburg has received four new gantry cranes designed for the latest generation of mega-ships.
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North Europe's import volume is projected to fall by 8.9 percent to 12.2 million 20-foot-equivalent units in 2013, despite a 3.9 percent increase in Europe's overall import volume...
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The Port of Los Angeles and the Hamburg Port Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase bilateral cooperation.
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The European Union is sending a strong signal that it intends to improve service standards and efficiency at ports to spread traffic more evenly across the European waterfront and ease congestion.
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The Port of Hamburg handled 32.8 million tons of seaborne cargo in the first three months of 2013, putting the German port "back on a growth course," fueled in particular by a 6.3 percent year-over-year increase in bulk cargo.
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Hamburg Hafen und Logistik AG's profit jumped 13.2 percent in the first quarter, as Hamburg's biggest stevedore increased container traffic by 5 percent on sharply higher Asian and Baltic shipments.
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Germany's Port of Hamburg will receive a call from the first of eight 13,380 20-foot-equivalent unit newbuildings at HHLA's Container Terminal Tollerort.
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Royal Boskalis Westminster has acquired a dredging contract from Wasser- und Schifffahrtsamt Cuxhaven to maintain 110 kilometers (about 68 miles) of the shipping fairway of the River Elbe in Germany...
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Defining Artists Books
"Artists' books take every possible form, participate in every possible convention of book making, every possible "ism" of mainstream art and literature, every possible mode of production, every shape, every degree of ephemerality or archival durability.
There are no specific criteria for defining what an artist's book is, but there are many criteria for defining what it is not, or what it partakes of, or what it distinguishes itself from...
Artists' books are a unique genre, ultimately a genre which is as much about itself, its own forms and traditions, as any other art form or activity. But it is a genre as little bound by constraints of medium or form...It's an area which needs description, investigation, and critical attention before its specificity will emerge."
From; The Artist's Book as Idea and Form by Johanna Drucker
Overview of the Collection
Mason Libraries currently houses over 250 artist books in Fenwick Library.
These books are purchased by the liaison librarians for the School of Art and the English Department, but for conservation reasons they are housed in Special Collection and Archives on the second floor. These books can not be checked out of the library, but you can set up an appointment to see the collection.
How Books Work by Julie Chen and Clifton Meador (see catalog for more information)
Asian American ? Project by Irene Chan. Washington, DC: Ch'An Press, 2007. Open Edition.
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So what is an artist book, anyway?
Artists have been creating books for centuries, but artists' books comprise a new field. The term "artist's book" was originally used to describe books created in the conceptual art movement of the 1970s.
Artists' books today stand out from earlier creations because the books themselves are considered works of art and not just ways to display art. A typical artist's book is handmade and a limited edition.
Artists' books defy the traditional book format by going beyond simple text with visual images, unfolding pages, unusual bindings, and molded cases.
They come in a range of shapes, sizes, materials, and subjects. One book may be created out of handmade paper, one out of metal, and another out of wood. Some artists' books are miniature and others are gigantic.
Author and artist Johanna Drucker provides a thought-provoking explanation of artists books below.
Artists' Books: A Definition for the 21st Century
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Cut to Milton and the Governor having breakfast with Andrea and Michonne in the Governor's kitchen. The hosts try to flatter the guests over how long they survived on their own, but Michonne's suspicious eyes are fixed on her sword behind the locked glass door of the Governor's weapons cabinet. The conversation drifts to the philosophical subject of whether the walkers retain any sense of their former humanity, which in turn leads to Milton asking Michonne about her pets, and his speculation that she knew them before. This at least gets Michonne's attention off the Governor's weapons cabinet. It's also obvious that this is the first time the question has occurred to Andrea, which is a little embarrassing for her. "Let them eat," the Governor says into the awkward silence. Andrea changes the subject to whether the place will hold up if a herd comes through, and asks him his secret. "Really big walls," the Governor says glibly.
Andrea points out that the soldiers they encountered also had walls, so the Governor elaborates that it's "about getting back to who we were. Who we really are." Thus they have homes and jobs and school and community. And guns and ammo, Milton points out. "And really big walls," Andrea remembers. The Governor vows die before he lets anything compromise their safety, as if anyone asked. "Looks like you're sitting pretty at the end of the world," Andrea says. The Governor says he's doing no such thing, and after deploying a preacher-worthy metaphor about how they've weathered the winter and now it's time to harvest, he says he's planning to go back out and take everything back. "We will rise again," he says in what is an uncharacteristically infelicitous choice of words. "Only this time we won't be eating each other," he adds. Oh, he meant to do that. After a long pause, Andrea agrees to drink to civilization.
There's a knock at the door. While the Governor goes to answer it, Milton asks how the tea is. There had better be some tea-related payoff in an upcoming episode. The Governor says he's got to go, and Michonne demands their weapons. The Governor offers to have them waiting for them outside, but invites them to stick around and see if they like what they see. Andrea seems open to it. Michonne, not so much.
Out on the street, Michonne grumbles to Andrea that she doesn't trust the Governor, so Andrea wonders if she's ever trusted anyone. "Yeah," Michonne answers all surly, leaving the "you" unspoken. Still, Andrea says she feels like she hardly knows Michonne at all. "You know enough," Michonne says, like saving someone's life means you don't have to undergo a background check or something. Andrea points out how easy it was for Michonne to take out the two walkers that had been protecting them all winter. Michonne says, "It was easier than you think." Not encouraging news, although I wouldn't go so far as to say Michonne would do the same to Andrea if necessary. It also leads me to suspect that while Michonne may not have known her pets before they turned, she might have known someone they killed. She walks away, but not without making some unfriendly eye contact with a big dude on the street who has noticed their presence.


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Hunt plans contract change to hand out-of-hours duty to GPs
By Neil Roberts, 23 May 2013
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt will overhaul the GMS contract to enforce primary care reforms that will hand out-of-hours responsibility back to GPs.
In a heavily trailed speech at the King's Fund in London, Mr Hunt said he wanted a return to 'family doctoring', and a move away from GPs as 'gatekeepers'.
Mr Hunt acknowledged the need for more GPs.
GP practices, he said, should be responsible for 'signing off' that they are happy with the out-of-hours care provided for their patients on their list.
Asked if the changes would be made through contract changes, the secretary of state said: 'I think the GP contract will be a part of those changes. But I don't think it will be all about the GP contract, contrary to some reporting in the press.'
He said CCGs would play a critical leadership role in the reforms which include having named individuals responsible for patients' care.
Patients must know 'where the buck stops', he said, and there must be 'someone whose job it is to know how someone is, ensure good care is in place, and makes sure there is access to good advice both in and out of hours.'
Mr Hunt repeated his claim that the 2004 GMS contract was 'a historic mistake' and responsible for rising pressure on A&E.
He said the contract, which allowed GPs to opt out of out-of-hours responsibility, had 'fatally undermined the link between GPs and their patients'.
'At a stroke the need to think holistically about their patients' entire needs was removed,' he said.
'Although, to their enormous credit, many practices still make superhuman efforts to do this,' he added.
He said practices were remunerated not for looking after people as individuals, but for meeting targets.
Mr Hunt announced a new chief inspector of general practice at the CQC, who will make 'clear, open and robust assessments' of how well practices serve their patients.
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University complaints by students expected to double because of soaring fees
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Richard Garner has been Education Editor of The Independent for 12 years and writing about the subject for 34 years. Before becoming a journalist, he worked as a disc jockey in London pubs and clubs and for a hospital radio station. His main hobbies are cricket (watching these days) and theatre. On his days off, he is most likelt to be found at Lord's or the King's Head Theatre Club.
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Students' complaints about their universities are expected to almost double by the end of next year because of soaring fees, according to the independent watchdog set up to investigate them.
Rob Behrens, chief executive of the Office of the Independent Adjudicator, told a conference in Lonodn he expected the number top rise from 1,605 last year to at least 3,000 by the end of 2013.
"We believe this year even before the introduction of £9,000 fees that complaints will rise by 40 per cent over the calendar year.
"Next year it will be at least as much as that. It is a difficult challenge for us to deal with."
The most common complaints - about 70 per cent of those made - are about assessments and feedback from tutors, he added
Many are from students awarded a 2:2 degree pass which - over the past 15 to 20 years - has increasingly not been considered by employers to be "a perfectly reasonable degree to come out with".
"Students want to get an upper second and they're more likely to complain if they don't get that," he said.
He added that international students were also more likely to complain as they were likely to have paid full-cost fees and were under pressure from home to do well.
He said some were "inarticulate" in expressing their complaints, adding: "It made me wonder how they got their university place."
Law students were three times more likely to complain than the average student. Would be nurses, teachers and social workers were the next most prolific in the complaints stakes.
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Fronting Meaning and Definition from Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Front \Front\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fronted; p. pr. & vb. n.
- To oppose face to face; to oppose directly; to meet in a hostile manner. You four shall front them in the narrow lane. --Shak.
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- To stand opposed or opposite to, or over against as, his house fronts the church.
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A YOUNG man who hurled abuse at a garda for arresting his friend, calling the officer a "thick bogger" has been ordered to carry out community service to avoid prison.
Keith Clarke (22) and his friend had been drinking and sampling food at a market in Dublin before the incident that ended in both of them being taken into custody.
Clarke was so drunk that gardai feared for his safety as he staggered near the waterfront in Howth, Dublin District Court heard.
Judge Victor Blake found him guilty of public order offences, fined him €290 and told him to complete 140 hours' community service instead of a two-month prison sentence.
His friend, Lloyd Clarke (23) was also found guilty and had his case adjourned for another judge to consider whether to activate a suspended sentence he had been on at the time.
Keith Clarke, of Kilbarron Road, Coolock, and Lloyd Clarke, from St Donagh's Road, Kilbarrack, had denied public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and breach of the peace on July 28 last.
Garda Martin Mannion said he was on patrol at Main Street, Howth, at 12.45pm when he saw the accused and a third man who was lying on the ground.
They were highly intoxicated and Garda Mannion asked them to leave the area.
Lloyd Clarke became aggressive and had to be arrested, while his co-accused called the garda a "thick bogger", questioning the officer's authority to make the arrest and telling him to let his friend go.
He shouted abuse at Garda Mannion for 10 minutes before assistance arrived.
Garda Paul Neville said Keith Clarke was in a highly intoxicated state on the pier in close proximity to the water.
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UC Santa Barbara basketball star Orlando Johnson has decided to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and return for his senior season.
Johnson, a two-time Big West Tournament MVP, led the conference in scoring the last two years. He ranked in the top 15 last year as a junior scoring 21 points per game.
Johnson declared for the Draft last month and took part in a workout in New Jersey over the weekend. Since he did not hire an agent during the process, he was allowed to return for his senior season.
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Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) as Indicators of Radionuclide Contamination: Investigating Contaminant Redistribution Using Concentrations in Water, Flowers, and Honey Bees
Author: HAARMANN, TIMOTHY K.
Source: Journal of Economic Entomology, Volume 91, Number 5, October 1998 , pp. 1072-1077(6)
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As part of ongoing research concerning the use of honey bees, Apis mellifera L., as indicators of environmental radionuclide contamination, samples of water, flowers, and honey bees were collected for 2 consecutive years. The samples were collected within a study site containing radionuclide contamination above background levels. The samples were analyzed for concentrations of radionuclide's, and the results were compared using rank sum, correlation, and trend analysis. Results were then used to assess the redistribution pathway of radionuclide's within the study site. Results indicate that honey bees receive the majority of their contamination directly from the source, a radioactive waste lagoon. The amount of contamination the honey bees receive from flowers during nectar collection appears to be insignificant compared to the amount received during water collection. Results did not demonstrate significant patterns of correlation or trend between the lagoon, bees, or flowers. Sample results showed a significant boo accumulation of cobalt-60 and sodillm-22 within the honey bees but no significant boo accumulation within the flowers.Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 1998-10-01
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I think anyone that is in a relationship with someone in the military should be able to show the fact that they are a milso by calling themself one. I don't see the issue. You are proud to be loving someone in the military why do you have to hide it? Our relationships are different Idc what anyone says. Most normal relationships don't have people going months without seeing each other. It takes a strong woman to date a military man, yes it is hard and yes it is a choice but seriously don't bitch about me calling myself one. I love the support we all give each other. I won't stop EVER so buh bye.
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"My name is Staff Sergeant Andrew Wahl. I have served honorably for 8 years in the United States Army and I am currently deployed to Afghanistan. This is my second time being deployed to Afghanistan, my first was from 2007-2008. While here the first time I developed a passion for the Sagee Koochee dog breed and made it a goal of mine to some day bring one back home with me if I ever went back. Now almost 5 years since I first came to Afghanistan I have the Oportunity to rescue THOR. Thor is a young male puppy that lost his mother shortly after he was born and in a country that has no love for pets has found a safe haven with the Nowzad Dog Rescue. Working with a woman named Louise it is now my intention to rescue him and fulfill my goal. When Thor makes it to the states he will have 7 acres to call home, 2 little boys, a little girl, and another dog to play with. He will get to experience something most dogs in Afghanistan never will… FAMILY! I can not explain why it means so much to me to do this, but failure is not an option. The financial burdens are heavy, and it is a long process that involves the Thor travelling from Afghanistan to Europe and finally to the United states. There will be shots and quarentines along the way and the money raised will cover his vaccines, food, lodging, and transportation along his way. Thor needs to come home with me! He represents a beautiful part of the Afghan culture and I want my family to enjoy with me the one part of Afghanistan that always made me happy. It doesn't take much, just a dollar here or there to make my dreams come true. Thank you to all those who choose to give. No good deed goes unnoticed!"
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Maybe that's just it. I'm over thinking because now I know this is real and your leaving. So every little thing is making me self conscious. Like the fact that two years ago when we first started dating you texted me way more, now it's like having a conversation with myself constantly. Or maybe the fact that you used to not be able to stand when I was upset and now you just pretend I'm not. You tell me you love me everyday but do you really? Cause sometimes I can't tell. Deep down inside I know you do you just have a funny way of showing it. I know your stressed right now but so am I! Don't forget about me!! I'm going through this to, with you.
Sometimes my mind makes me feel like I'm the most unwanted person alive. Sometimes I tell myself that I hate my life, I don't really.. I just feel like it sometimes. I'm scared of what's to come and instead of embracing it and instigating conversation about it I just sit there quietly and shake my head like nothing's wrong.. And you always believe it. I'm sad, just really sad. Today started out great we spent time with my family and Kyles family and now I'm just blah. I don't even wanna be here, I wish I could just crawl in a black hole and hide there until everyone promised to make things go back to how they were.
So Kyle got his leave date for basic. Unfortunately it's the day after my birthday. So basically I can assume I'm going to have the worst birthday ever because all I'm going to think about is how he's leaving the next day for a long time. He's going into pararescue and training for that takes like a year and a half. This is going to be soooo hard for me. I totally support him and I will be here waiting (probably not patiently) for him to return. It's going to be pretty tough for me though because we have been together for two years and never been away from each other for more than a few days. Plus we also live together.. So yeah, it's gonna be a big change for me. I'm scared.. The idea of being away from him makes me bawl like a baby and he's not even gone yet.
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easy chief. at some point, when operating profitably, they need to start a dividend. Should they become debt free before this happens...i don't think so. It's a common problem among the gold companies right now....not being valued because they are not paying anything out. Problem is that many/most do not buy into the idea that this is an "endless" gold bull....and why shoud they.
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- Bedrooms:4 beds
- Bathrooms:4.5 baths
- Single Family:5,899 sq ft
- Lot:2.19 acres
- Year Built:2007
- Last Sold:Sep 2012 for $555,000
- Heating Type:Forced air, Heat pump
Custom built home nothing spared! Hardwoods on main level, lg 1st floor Master w/fireplace, sitting area, amazing mstr bath and 2 walk-in closets, gourmet kitchen with island open to breakfast room flowing to family room w/fireplace. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a jack/jill bath. 9' ceilings in basement with a full bath and the rest is for your imagination. OPEN HOUSE, APRIL 29 (12-3)
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- ParkingGarage - Attached
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- FireplaceYes
- Floor CoveringCarpet, Concrete, Hardwood
- AtticUnknown
- Intercom
- Appliances IncludedDishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Parcel #0481490223060
- Price/sqft$94
- Roof TypeShake Single
- # Stories2.0
- Unit Count1
- Zillow Home ID67863345
- Exterior MaterialBrick
- Garage Size660
- HeatingElectric, Propane butane
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- Construction Quality8.0
- Days on Zillow471
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From its beginnings in the late 1800s, Coconut Grove has been a magnet for tycoons, artists, writers, and musicians. Once a city in its own right, this Miami neighborhood now caters to foodies on the search for everything from apple martinis to zeppole. Nearby, Coral Gables displays a striking blend of Spanish colonial and Mediterranean architecture. Its Miracle Mile offers designer shops and art galleries.
see all hotels in Miami"Excellent view"
Highly recommendGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Hotel staff were excellent"
I thought it was across from the beach, its across from the Marina, my mistake. The staff at this hotel were wonderful. We arrived from a cruise early and they did everything they could to find us a room at 9:00 in the morning. They got us a wonderful room!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
IT WAS OKAY NOT WHAT I EXPECTED THROUGH THE PICTURES POOL AREA OKAY PARKING IS 25 NOT INCLUDED WITH STAY THE CITY VIEW OKGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Beautiful View"
Our room was the best. Just what we needed after we realized after we found we could not make our destination that day.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Location"
I loved staying here because at the end of the day there is a view overlooking the harbor, and you can relax and watch the boats come in. It is safe, and an excellent place to be active (great walking/running trails, biking, swimming) etc. The food within walking distance was excellent, and the pool on the rooftop was breathtaking... We definitely will […] be going back to visit as soon as possible. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Lovely stay except the restaurant and lounge did not inform us of the 20% tip included on our bill. We left our20% tip on top of the bill. A total of 40% tip. The server should have questioned the double tip and should have informed us. The same waiter each time. We felt very it was very unprofessional as well sneaky.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"One night stay"
Hotel was nice, staff was professional and courtious. The only negative was parking, no self parking except on the street at meters, otherwise you have to valet at $25.00 a day (all day in and out included).Genuine Expedia guest review
"go to but dont use std studio with bay view"
Room is very very small. It is not luxury hotel. Service persons in front desk is nice but not over niced such as luxury level.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"grove experience"
the sonesta is a very nice condo to hotel conversion with people who live there as well as stay overnight. the view from the restaurant deck is gorgeous and the steak was excellent. valet parking is $25 daily. the bedroom was not especially large but the overall size with large bathroom and closet was good. very close to restaurants and nightlife but […] the nearest beach was 5 miles away. got the marina but no swimming experience in coconut grove. my biggest complaint was that the condos next door did not maintain their hot tubs so you may end up looking down on green yucky hot tubs. Help very nice and helpful. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Would Recommend"
Want to go back again when we have more time to stay in hotel. We were to busy with business etc. and away from the hotel most of the time. Had breakfast in hotel and it was excellent, Orange juice fresh squeezed and sweet!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great location in coconut grove"
Great location, staff, and rooms. My only complaint is that the pool closes by sunset.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice hotel, 30-sec walk to center of Coconut Grove"
Very clean, excellent room, polite staff, perfect location. Would definitely stay there again.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Wonderful once you get past the front desk"
Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this hotel except the front desk people. I had to begtochange my room since the one I was put in wa way too small. Had to use a phone book to call a restaurant that was around the corner for directions and no one knew where it was. The staff in the restaurant and pool area were so kind and friendly and Jeff is a wonderful […] addition, maybe he can train the miserable people in the front how to smile. If all could be as friendly and happy as Jeff. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice hotel , perfectly located"
Very nice , nothing to complaing about , the hotel háve a perfecto location near to the bay , Excelent price but they should include the parking price no the Room rateGenuine Expedia guest review
"A great place to get engaged!"
I decided to stay at the Sonesta on the Fourth of July, as the year before I was in Coconut Grove to see the fireworks and thought of how convenient it would be to stay in the hotel. The hotel has many rooms with balconies looking out to the park and bay. Coconut Grove tends to get pretty full on the Fourth of July and some roads to access the hotel […] get blocked off. Yet, it was so nice to take a walk to find a restaurant for dinner, and relax on the balcony for fireworks. The best surprise is that my boyfriend proposed to me on the balcony as soon as the fireworks started. The hotel is BEAUTIFUL and extremely clean. I do not think I have ever felt more comfortable at a hotel. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Sailing in Coconut Grove"
Arrived late and they upgraded us to a corner suite! Perfect location to walk to Dinner Key Marina and Scotty's Landing - Great Mahi sandwich. It is is much quieter than South Beach will all the International class you can ask for.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great location, nice hotel, poor room condition!"
The hotel lobby was very welcoming and I looked forward to my stay at the Sonesta. However, that changed once I got to my room, which was quite run down. I had a red stain on the carpet, brownish stain on the foot of the bed covering, the toilet bowl looked like it was quite scratched up, the drain in the bathtub had excessive residue and hair on towels. I […] travel often, and while the hotel itself would probably justify the four star rating, the room definitely doesn't. The staff was average, although I was surprised that at checkout I wasn't even asked if I enjoyed my stay?! The location is great - close to the water/park and Cocowalk. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great hotel for a couple and family"
Very nice hotel, staff is very good . Room was very very clean.. For sure will come back ..Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great Hotel..."
The staff was friendly and the neighborhood was great. It was hard to get a taxi at times but the hotel staff did everything they could to get me one. The view from a balcony room was great and the pool and gym were also nice. I would definitely stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"hotel review - OK but not 4 star in all regards"
Hotel is very convenient to the grove area. Carpet had some burns or dirt. Sofa and chair also had some spots. Bedding, towels, etc ok. Parking is not free - seems to be the standard in this area. did not use hotel wifi Pool area is nice, good view of the bay. Overall recommend, but think the hotel should address the carpets and furniture, as […] it does not meet 4 star standards. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Noisy, Other rooms might have been better"
We booked an ocean-view room over graduation weekend and got put in a shoebox sized room with a window. Looks like nearly every other ocean-view room had a balcony. Called but all rooms were full. Appointments seemed to vary - ours had a tile hallway and floor and thin wall to an adjoining room so we got a lot of noise from the hallway and next door. […] It worked for its purpose but we'd go elsewhere next time we need to be in the area. We paid a lot but figured it was enough to elevate over the truly overpriced properties in Miami but we were wrong. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Overrated, not worth more than three stars"
The hotel seemed nice on the web site, but once we arrived and got our room, we were very disappointed: our room was very small and very standard, not worth four stars. There propably were nicer rooms with better views in the hotel but this was our experience. The hotel staff was not rude but not friendly either. We will not stay here again since there […] are much better hotels in the same area. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Beautiful hotel in the heart of the grove"
Hotel is in a great location with beautiful views. The staff was very accommodating and the dining was very enjoyable. The only downside was that our particular one-bedroom suite was in need of some repairs. Some of the floor tiles were cracked, one of the showers made a very loud while noise while running and hot water seemed to be in short supply […] . Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Convenient with good dining, polite staff"
My wife and I spent the weekend at the Sonesta. It is an easy walk away from Cocowalk and a nice assortment of restaurants at the center of Coconut Grove. A particularly pleasant surprise was the Panorama Restaurant & Sky Lounge, where we had a very good late evening dinner overlooking Biscayne Bay. Lovely view. Servers were polite and efficient. Our […] room was tidied up a bit late on Saturday but I suppose that's a minor complaint in context. The front desk staff was also quite nice and helpful. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
For the money you should have been entitled to a buffet breakfast. The service was ok at bestGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"You need to be kucky with the room...."
The hotel is nice but I guess you need to be lucky on the rooms...we had a tiny one in a corner, no worth at all the price. The nice thing is the pool and the terrace.Genuine Expedia guest review
Only stayed one night but it was very enjoyable. Right in the heart of Coconut Grove -- easy walking distance to shops and restuarants. View was beautiful and pool was very nice. Went on a great run right from hotel along a bike path. Park nearby.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Convenient spot for living it up in the city."
The hotel has gorgeous views from the pool, and is so convenient and close to all the great restaurants and shopping centers. I stayed there with my husband and two year old, and we had an amazing time. This was our first time not to stay in South Beach, but we loved the Coconut Grove experience, and we will be coming back.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Dont expect to get a cab"
this hotel is beautiful but if you are don't have a rental car - don't expect to get a cab - I waited an hour for one and was late to a dinner - and this was after I called it 30 minutes before I came down. You can also hear everything so my neighbors kept me up at night. It really easy beautiful though and the views and location is fabulous - you can't […] beat it.. as long as you walk! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice Hotel"
Nice room, good location - close to shops and restaurants in Coconut Grove. Room was nice. Parking wasn't as bad as I had read by others, but the front desk staff did not go out of their way to help us when we asked specific questions. I am not a fan of elevators to begin with and the elevator room key card did not always work as it should. One evening […] we had to get another key from the front desk after being stuck in limbo on the elevator. They stated that they were having issues with the cards. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great stay"
This by far has been one of the best hotels I have stayed at in the past. The location is great and very convenient if you'd like to travel to downtown or to South Beach, etc. Really enjoyed my stay here. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a nice place, in a nice relaxing environment. Lots of places to eat within walking distance. Coconut Grove […] is very beautiful. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"coconut grove waterview"
We really liked the hotel location, view, and most of the service. We were REALLY dis-appointed to receive a "superior" room that did not have a balcony. According to their in room hotel description only STANDARD rooms do not have a balcony. As the hotel was sold out we could not even negotiate an upgrade to balcony. Upon check out the front desk sent […] the bell man but did not call for our car. We almost missed our flight even though we were only 15 minutes away from the airport. We had to wait almost 30 minutes as there were MANY TENNIS PLAYERS waiting ahead of us to get their car. The valet was very sorry and reported the incident to the front desk, but that was of no real value. We still had to wait as the only ONE poor car hop ran his butt off trying to get everyone's car. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great view, poor rervice,"
Disappointing service. Petty charges for coffee in the room- beyond the first packet.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great stay!"
Hotel was very clean and excellent location.The bedding was excellent. Not a very good variety of food in the restaurant.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice Hotel with View but Loud Band down the Street"
Loud noise from band down the street that kept us awake all night. Had to finally move rooms at 1:30AM. Manager said they are working with the City to shut down the outside band that is loud and never stops. room and view were superb but the loud noise defeats the nice hotel. If you stay get a room on the front of the hotel facing the bay away from […] the noise. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Nice location"
I would not have a problem staying at this hotel again, particularly if the rate was much lower than other hotels like the Ritz. Nice lively location. Live music at Coconut Walk can be heard late at night (i.e. 1am) in the hotel room. This was not a major problem for me but it could be for others. Valet staff was friendly but I did not get a warm welcome […] from the front desk. I enjoyed dinner and wine at the restaurant on the 8th floor by the pool. Rudy was a great server and remembered my favorite wine. Pool did not look as attractive during the day. Dim lighting was able to hide dingy pool pillows. Room chairs were dated. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Convenient location to University of Miami. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great hotel for business stays or a quick get away"
Pay the extra money for the bay view room - If you get a city view room, you can stay in another hotel for a lot less money. The parking ($23 per night) was ridiculous for a hotel in this location, but that was really my only complaint. The hotel itself was so quiet (I stayed on Thu/Fri nights) I had to download a sound machine app on my phone so […] I could sleep! Walking distance to tons of great restaurants. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great location but overpriced!!"
Overpriced!! The curtains were torn and the "superb bay view" was a view of the park across the street. There was no balcony and the room was small.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice spot in South Miami"
Great location. Beautiful room with a great view of the city. Nice pool and bar. Helpful and professional staff. Easy access (walkable) to shopping, variety of dining options and night life activities. We had a blast and will return. Highly recommend you visit.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great place, great neighborhood, great value."
We have fairly high expectations and were very pleased. This is a great value.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
The A/C was making a lot of noise, we ask them to check it. Suppously the had fix it but they did not. My wife got sick the second day and she couldn´t get out the room until late that day, when we ask someone at the front desk to clean the room the fisrt answer was NO!!!!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Comfortable and convenient"
We try to book suites so our daughter has a separate room from us, and we chose this hotel because it seemed "nice" and had real suites (i.e. more than a sitting area across from the bed) while being half the price of the Ritz-Carlton. Well, we were very impressed. Bonus points for the kitchen: loved having a real fridge/freezer with ice maker, real […] drinking glasses and real wine glasses, and somehow it just feels better getting a glass of water from a kitchen sink than a bathroom washbasin! I could quibble about the bathroom only being accessible from the bedroom, but it's not a big deal. We ended up in a corner suite, which they told us was an upgrade. The balcony had both chairs and loungers, was accessible from both rooms, and overlooked the bay. More bonus points. The hotel is in a great location, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. A gentleman named, I think, Gustav, was particularly helpful. If I have to find things to critique as well as praise: the beer selection at the pool could have been more exciting (but the caipirinha was good!), and of course it was loud on Friday night. It's Miami, and a hotel near the action will be noisy come party time. Download a free white noise app for your smartphone and get a pair of "Quiet Please" earplugs. I had the earplugs and slept like a baby; it was only my husband who was disturbed. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Charge too much for parking"
The hotel charges $23 per day for parking. This is an unexpected and unreasonable amount given the alternatives in the area.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great value"
The minute you walk in you feel like you are in a boutique hotel - smelled amazing and the staff was courteous and friendly. The room had an amazing view and all the amenities were great. Being so close to restaurants and shopping was also perfect as well as lots of great walking areas.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Location saves this hotel"
I highly recommend the poolside restaurant and the neighborhood is wonderful. Our room's balcony was so tiny that a chair could not fit. There was grime on the minibar, and missing lightbulbs in the bedside lamp. All that said, the area may make me a repeat customer.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Walking distance to all the shops and restuarants"
We are very satisfied over all. I highly recommend Sonesta to my friends and absolutely will consider staying in this hotel again in the future. Thank you.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Pretty facade"
Although the first impression of this hotel is gorgeous, the rest was less than desirable. The valet line was always backed up making for an aggravating time waiting to drop off your car, however the valet crew were pretty quick to retrieve the car which was nice. The check in was a bit awkward, we asked for an upgrade, was told there was one available […] and then another associate came over, said something in another language and then we were told the upgrade was no longer available. Well we had already paid for the room through Hotels.com and gave our debit card for "incidentals", and the next morning find out the entire amount was taken from our debit card, causing all of our weekend spending funds to be tied up in holding with the bank. Our room was pretty and the bed was exceptionally comfortable, however every time we needed to flush the toilet we had to lift the lid and jiggle the chain because the handle wasn't working, as well as the sink being clogged to the point where we couldn't even use it. At checkout, we discreetly told the clerk about our issues and were offered nothing more than I'm sorry and you owe $65 for the mini bar. Coming from someone that works in the service industry, I would have done a lot more to make sure the customer left happy, instead I left very disappointment and will not be back. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Very nice hotel. Restaurants nearby, walking distance.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great facilities, Overall Good Service"
All was great with the exception of the car valet...slow service even when calling ahead and forgot to get my car after calling.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Excelent all the way"
Great location, great service, awesome facilities.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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