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GAO appeared before Subcommittees on Oversight and Human Resources, House Committee on Ways and Means to discuss the results of our investigation of the extent to which states have found that companies manipulate state unemployment tax rates through a variety of methods in order to lower their unemployment taxes, a practice known as "SUTA dumping," and of the extent to which some consulting firms promote SUTA dumping methods. We conducted our investigation from March 2003 through June 2003 in accordance with quality standards for investigations as set forth by the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency. To obtain an overview of the extent of the problem, we conducted a survey of unemployment insurance administrators, in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Additionally, one of our agents, posing as a business owner who was looking for ways to reduce state unemployment insurance taxes, placed telephone calls to four consulting firms we identified through the Internet to determine whether they promote SUTA dumping techniques. We also interviewed officials of the Office of Workforce Security, Department of Labor to determine how the federal-state unemployment program operates.
Approximately three-fifths of the state unemployment insurance administrators informed us that their state laws are insufficient to combat SUTA dumping and that enforcement efforts to combat such practices are inadequate. Many of the remaining administrators reported that their laws and enforcement efforts are sufficient to address the problem. Other administrators told us that they do not have, or are not aware of, SUTA dumping problems in their states. Additionally, we found that three of the four consulting firms we contacted were willing to assist us in developing SUTA dumping methods for our fictitious business. The fourth firm suggested that SUTA dumping methods are illegal in most states and indicated that they were reluctant to engage in this type of business.
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Calling all Spec ops and Umbrella operatives! We on the community have decided to set you a challenge, more of a challenge for us actually.
This Sunday afternoon we are giving you the chance to take us on in some adversarial fun on Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City. Yaster, RabidWalker, WretchedHawk and myself (bambaroo) are going to form a team and host a few rounds of Team Attack, Biohazard, Heroes and Survivor modes.
To take part simply reply to this thread with your PSN ID and we will add you to the OPC_O_R_C friend list.
The event will start at 3pm on Sunday 29th.
Depending on how many poeple take part we may split the MOD team into 2 groups.
Think you can take us on? Let's find out!
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This sounds interesting!
Sign me up
PSN ID - LAClennell
I already know who is in my All Star team
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on 27-04-2012 03:42 PM
Be prepared to die!
on 27-04-2012 03:44 PM
Wretched_Hawk wrote:Be prepared to die!
Oh really!!! Hahahaha my sides hurts so much im laughing sooooo hard lol
Sign me up im gonna bring it!
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To the MODS - You honestly have NO idea how awesome Me, spacysam and Carpe-Noctem27 are as a team do you?
Yep, prepare to lose BIGTIME [/^_^]/
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lol this should be fun
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Hopefully I can make this. Usually have Sunday Dinner at my mums
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Support remote connectivity with phindows and phditto clients
phrelay [-b number -V... -D debugfile -X]
Runs on:
- -b number
- Set the number of messages buffered to allow write-ahead draws to Phindows or phditto. The actual number used is the lesser of this option and the -N option of Phindows or phditto. The default value is 20. Use a lower value to save memory at the expense of throughput, or, if memory is not an issue, a higher value to gain some additional throughput performance. Adjusting this setting has the most effect when end-to-end response time is slow compared with throughput, such as over a modem or when there are many network hops between the local and remote ends.
- -D debugfile
- The file or device to which to send the debugging information specified by the -V option.
- Be verbose. Add more V's for greater verbosity. Output is sent to the file or device you specify in the -D option that's required if you specify -V.
- Embed color palette information into the data stream. This option works around a problem where some applications with many small graphics may have incorrect palette tags, and therefore are displayed incorrectly on the client screen. If small graphics (such as on buttons) appear correctly, you do not need to use this option.
The phrelay utility supports remote user interface clients on other nodes.
Remote connectivity via modem
When you specify a modem (using the -m option to phditto or phindows), the remote client first acts as a simple text terminal emulator so you can interact with the modem, dial up a remote QNX machine, and log in.
Once you're logged in, you can start a Photon session by entering the following command:
exec /usr/bin/phrelay
The remote client synchronizes with phrelay and starts to function as a Photon graphics terminal.
Remote connectivity via TCP/IP
When you specify a TCP/IP connection (using the -t option to phditto or phindows), the inetd program running on the remote QNX host automatically launches phrelay for you, provided phrelay and inetd have been configured properly (see below).
Configuring for TCP/IP
There are several configuration issues that need to be taken care of before you can use phrelay over TCP/IP.
First, the QNX host must have TCP/IP installed and running. In addition, inetd must be running with the following items specified in the inetd configuration file /etc/inetd.conf:
phrelay stream tcp nowait root /usr/bin/phrelay phrelay
The file /etc/services file must include the following line (it's in the default file):
phrelay 4868/tcp
These two entries cause inetd to listen for incoming requests to establish a new Photon session. When a request is detected (from a remote phindows or phditto client), inetd automatically establishes a full TCP/IP connection and launch phrelay on that connection. The remote phindows or phditto client is then fully connected to a local Photon session.
Using predefined Photon services
The -s command-line option of phditto and phindows is provided to simplify the task of creating shortcuts to Photon applications within the MS-Windows desktop.
By using the -s option, you can create an icon or shortcut on the MS-Windows desktop to start up a Photon application automatically (within a private phindows session). With proper specification of the remote Window Manager options, it's possible to make that Photon application look like it's a native MS-Windows application.
When phrelay runs on the QNX host machine, it looks up the Photon service specified with the -s parameter in a configuration file (/etc/config/phrelay[.node]). If a matching service is found, then phrelay launches the specified Photon command instead of the default Photon desktop. You can specify optional window-manager options, but the default mode is to start the remote Photon application so that it looks and behaves as if it were a native MS-Windows application.
The phditto/phindows -U option is often used with the -s option to specify a QNX userid to use when running the remote Photon command. If no userid is given, and the phrelay service doesn't specify a default userid, then Photon pops up the QNX Photon Login dialog requesting the QNX userid before proceeding. By specifying a userid with the -U option, you can avoid this login dialog.
For example, if a MS-Windows shortcut were created as follows:
phindows -tx.x.x.x -svpoker -Ujoe
where the IP address x.x.x.x specified the TCP/IP address of QNX node 2, and the phrelay configuration file on node 2 (/etc/config/phrelay.2) contained the following line:
vpoker % /usr/photon/bin/vpoker
then Joe could directly launch a Photon vpoker session (running as QNX userid joe) on his MS-Windows desktop by clicking on the shortcut icon.
phrelay configuration file format
The phrelay utility processes requests for service according to the contents of a configuration file. If phrelay is running on QNX node n, then the file /etc/config/phrelay.n is used. If this file doesn't exist, then the default file /etc/config/phrelay is used.
The format of each service entry in the phrelay configuration file is as follows:
service user [-W pwm_options] command
service is the symbolic name of the Photon service (matches the -s phindows or phditto parameter).
user defines how to process userids that may be specified on the phindows or phditto command line (-U option).
user can be one of:
- userid
- QNX userid (if no -U). Prompt for password if required.
- userid:password
- QNX userid and password (if no -U).
- %
- Prompt for user/password (if no -U).
- ?
- Always prompt for user/password (ignore -U).
- !
- Fail (if no -U).
- =userid
- Force this userid (ignore -U).
- =userid:password
- Force this userid and password (ignore -U).
pwm_options can be one or more of the following Photon Window Manager options:
- Disable Taskbar, console switching, and keyboard.
- Disable Workspace menu.
- R remote_option
- Remote Window Manager options, where remote_option can
be one or more of:
- b
- Remove Photon Window Manager borders.
- c
- Close Window Manager when program terminates.
- f
- Fit. Make application always fit in phditto/phindows window).
- m
- Initially resize application to fit in phditto/phindows window.
- r
- Initially resize phditto/phindows window to fit application.
- t
- Send Window title to phditto/phindows.
The default Window Manager options are PWRcbtfr.
command is the Photon command to launch instead of the default command, which starts the Photon desktop.
Data compression options
The phrelay utility supports one of three data compression options that the client can request:
- Byte-Pair Encoding -- (BPE) performs the best data compression and is recommended for all serial connections. Although BPE is inexpensive to decode (both in memory and CPU usage), it does require a fair amount of CPU on the host QNX machine. When link speeds are low (such as with modem links), the extra cost in CPU on the sending side is well worth the tradeoff.
- Run Length Limited -- (RLL) provides good data compression. Although not as highly compressed as BPE, RLL encoding is both quick to decode and encode. RLL encoding is recommended for network TCP/IP connections because it places less CPU load on the QNX host, yet provides fair compression.
- None -- With data compression turned off, Photon draw events are transmitted "as is." This might make sense if the connection bandwidth is very high (say 100Mb Ethernet), making the extra processing time involved in data compression an unnecessary step.
Data caching options
The phrelay utility makes very extensive use of data caching techniques to minimize the amount of data that needs to be transmitted from the host to the client machine. Thanks to this intensive data caching, phditto/phindows can operate over modem-link speeds as low as 9600 baud.
Most "large" static data objects in Photon are "tagged" with a unique 32-bit ID (tag). Tagged objects include bitmap data, image data, and color palettes. These objects are generally tagged when first created by the Photon program developers. This process is accomplished automatically by the Photon development tools, so the program developer is, for the most part, not even aware that this is taking place.
Photon passes these tags along with the data objects as they flow through the Photon event space. The end result is that Photon graphics drivers (such as phrelay) almost always have available a small, unique, precalculated tag to identify the larger Photon graphical objects.
Draw buffer limits
Because phrelay renders fonts locally as bitmaps, large amounts of text can cause large draw buffers. In some extreme cases, if the draw buffer size is exceeded, the phditto or Phindows window displays the error "[Error: Large Draw Buffers]", and the draw buffer is discarded. For example, scrolling large amounts of text in a pterm window that spans four virtual consoles will cause this error.
The phrelay draw buffer has a size limit of 256kb of pixels (or about 21,000 characters in the default 12 point PC Serif font in pterm). You can use the Windows font rendering option in Phindows to have Phindows rather than phrelay render the fonts and thereby reduce the draw buffer size for text significantly. For more information see Using Windows fonts in the Phindows Users Guide.
From a remote phindows or phditto session, type:
exec /usr/bin/phrelay
See also:
Using the Photon microGUI in the Neutrino User's Guide


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Prior to joining the Council of Presidents, Francis worked for five years on higher education policy issues for the Washington State House Democratic Caucus, as well as for the General Government Appropriations Committee.
Francis was born in Australia and grew up in Tucson, Arizona. He is a first generation college student who holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science and a master's in public administration, both from the University of Arizona.
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Mike Weir of Canada prepared to play from the trees.
Martin Laird of Scotland and his caddie, Alan Bond, checked the wind before teeing off on the first hole.
Patrons walked the course wrapped in towels and blankets against the weather.
Ben Crane of the U.S. hit his ball out of the bunker on the fourth hole.
Phil Mickelson putted on the ninth green.
A scoreboard operator worked on the large manual display behind the seventh hole.
Vijay Singh of Fiji, right, talked with his son and caddie, Qass Singh, on the second green.
American Rickie Fowler hit an approach shot on the first hole.
Ryo Ishikawa of Japan sprayed sand through the air as he hit from a trap to the 12th green. Fred Couples of the U.S. looked on.
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Young people from across the Caerphilly county borough and Gwent Police have joined forces in an attempt to tackle anti social behaviour.
A group of fourteen young people, aged between 11 and 16, who are members of the Van Youth Sub Group, have recently met with Gwent Police officers in an attempt to create an even safer living environment.
The partnership between the youths and police is part of the well-established PACT process, Partnerships and Communities Together. PACT Youth is a group formed and led by Caerphilly County Borough Council's Senior Youth Participation Worker, Andrew Griffiths, along with the Bedwas Neighbourhood Policing Team.
The group will meet on a four monthly basis, to discuss issues of concern in the Lansbury Park, Mornington Meadows, Porset Park and Castle View areas of the town.
Issues such as anti social behaviour, litter, graffiti and dog fouling are just some of the areas the group wish to concentrate on helping to tackle. Following the first meeting, members of the Bedwas Neighbourhood Policing Team will update the group on progress in the targeted areas.
Mike Prew, Councillor and Youth Champion said, "I think this is a great opportunity for the young people of the Caerphilly county borough to work in partnership with the local neighbourhood policing team, building positive relationships to create a better and even safer environment to live in."
Anthony Moore, PCSO for Bedwas Neighbourhood Policing Team said, "We are continually inventing new methods of improving engagement with the local young people.
The Youth PACT process is just one of a number of initiatives that we have instigated during the past twelve months. We believe that by working with young people and helping them improve the area in which they live, it is a positive step towards building a life long partnership with the youth within our community."


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hi dustin, i dont see a link for the command line version. if i try to extract the script from the app version and run it it fails. is there a link to the command line version?
thanks, great script!
hi dustin, i dont see a link for the command line version. if i try to extract the script from the app version and run it it fails. is there a link to the command line version?
thanks, great script!
In the first post is a link to SandustTools which is just a simple GUI that launches the command line app. Inside that little app you can find the script.
Or at the bottom of the first post you can download just the script. CopyScript_20110701.zip
Hope that helps.
thanks, i missed that somehow...is it as up to date as the script that runs in the beta2 of the gui link that's posted?
The version in the CopyVerify app is very different because it is written to use Pashua. Pashua is what is used for the GUI.
The version in SandustTools app is the most up-to-date. There might be a couple minor changes in the copyscript in SandustTools and the stand alone CopyScript.
I have been looking for a fast/simple/reliable/free, copy and checksum app for a little while now. I am new to the idea of checksuming copies rather than just simple drag and drop for backing up media. This tool you (and everyone who has giving input and changes) have created is great! I can't wait to put it through the paces. Thanks for the app and all the knowledge I gained reading this thread.
Hi there.
I don't know if you are really still working on this, but I wondered if I could ask something about it.
I have just been trying this out on some memory cards, to see how feasible it would be to use it at work, and while I imagine it works well with r3d files where each mag has its own unique name, I have noticed that if I drag and drop a volume such as EOS_DIGITAL, then it would overwrite anything previously copied from a card with the same name, without any warning. On the face of it, this seems a little too risky for certain types of media.
Is there a way for it to be adapted so that I can enter a new "reel" name for each transferred card, and possibly ask it to refuse to overwrite any existing transferred media.
Thanks so much for making this, and I hope I can get it to fit into the things I need to do at work.
Kind regards
- Ian
I've been using this app for a while now and love the simplicity. For DSLR shoots I create a new destination folder for each card.
I always rename the Mags like that before downloading. EOS_DIGITAL to EOS_DIGITAL_01
Hi Dustin.
Thanks for the response. I have messed around with some scripting (a long time ago), and I was wondering how difficult it would be to implement an incremental folder creation function (just say from "0001" onwards, based on what is already in the destination folder) into what is already there? I obviously don't really expect you to do this, especially if it would not really be of any use to you for your own work.
I think perhaps the renaming of the cards before transfer might well be the best solution for this.
Could I also ask you one question about how the script/app handles existing data at the same path? If I had already transferred a volume "001" and then attempted the same volume name again with different media contained on it, what would the script be set to do? Would it merge the new media into the existing folder name? Would any files with the same filename be overwritten, ignored or warned against?
Sorry for all the questions. Thanks so much for your generosity with this. Is there any donation scheme set up for your work?
Kind regards,
- Ian
I think numbering the volume name before transfer is a good idea. But Ian has an excellent point — if you accidentally name a volume a number that's already been used, and the script overwrites the previous one, that could be catastrophic. Hopefully it will add a unique name to the new one.
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'It was all lies': Would-be 'American Idol' contestant Matthew Farmer admits to exaggerating military service
Crooner confessed inventing an IED encounter and brain injury to impress the judges on the singing competition.
Matt Farmer, a contestant on 'American Idol,' now admits that his claims of surffering brain damage from an IED in Iraq were made up.
It was Matthew Farmer's heartbreaking tale of his service in Iraq as much as his vocal prowess that impressed the "American Idol" judges on Wednesday night.
Now Farmer admits that his claim of a traumatic brain injury from an IED explosion in Iraq was false.
"It was all lies," Farmer, 26, confessed on Guardians of Valor.
Farmer, who appeared on the Jan. 30 episode of "Idol" auditioning in Long Beach, Calif., had woven a story of years spent recovering after an IED attack had landed him in the hospital with brain damage. On "Idol," Farmer claimed that the attack had led to PTSD, as well as to him taking medicine that made him sterile.
In fact, though Farmer served in the Army, he was never injured in combat, Fox News reports.
"I am extremely remorseful and very upset that I allowed myself to take from the hard work of the guys that I was deployed with among others," Farmer wrote.
"To think that I would go on a national TV show and get away with continuing a lie so big … is ridiculous."
Soldiers who served with Farmer claim that Farmer's injury came from mixing Accutane, a prescription medication for acne, and alcohol.
Farmer blames 'American Idol's' producers for misrepresenting his interview.
Farmer denies allegations that he was sent home for unauthorized use of medicine. He blames the producers of "American Idol" for distorting his story through editing.
The contestant, who sang Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" for the judging panel, blames "Idol" for focusing on his war stories rather than on his little girl, who accompanied him to the audition.
Farmer accuses the editors of "chopping up" parts of his interview and focusing unduly on his story of being medically evacuated from Iraq.
But fellow Iraqi veterans are livid.
"[He's] a fraud," said Sgt. David Johnson, one of Farmer's colleagues.
"His actions endangered the rest of his platoon and company."
Farmer charmed the judges enough to get sent on to the Hollywood round. But now, Farmer disclosed to TV Guide, he is no longer with the show.


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The launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery has been cancelled once again. This time because of a faulty fuel valve.
NASA said that fuelling had been partly completed when the launch was halted, but astronauts had not yet boarded.
The space agency hasn't rescheduled the launch yet, but the next window is August 28th just after midnight Eastern time. There will be a second window that day at 11:59 pm.
The Space Shuttle Endeavor had six attempts before it finally launched.
NASA has cancelled an early Wednesday launch of space shuttle Discovery, blaming an apparently faulty fuel valve.
NASA said Tuesday evening that refuelling had been partly completed when halted but the shuttle astronauts had not boarded.
"Drats!" said Mexican astronaut Jose Hernandez in a Twitter update. "24 hour scrub! Won't launch until tomorrow! I guess I get to sleep one more night in a bed!"
On his Twitter page, Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang wrote that the earliest possible next launch date is just after midnight on Aug. 28.
If that doesn't work, a second attempt on Aug. 28 could also be made at 11:59 p.m. ET.
The space agency has not rescheduled Discovery's launch.
That beer is going to get warm waiting for that fridge you know!
Its going sour.
Weather, Valves, the shuttle is getting old. Every time it goes up I worry
Thanks for this. I believe the deadline for liftoff is August 30. I hope they will make it by than.
Yes the same here. They have a window tonight too just before midnight
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Survey of Energy Resources 2007
Geothermal Country Notes
Russian Federation
Russia has a significant geothermal resource. Thermal waters of 100-120°C have been identified in several areas of the Federation: Kaliningrad, the Northern Caucasus (Alpine and Platform provinces), Western Siberia, Lake Baikal, the Russian Far East, Sakhalin, Chutotka and, most significantly, in Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands where the thermal water reaches 300°C. It has been estimated that the high-temperature resources defined to date in the Kamchatka Peninsula could ultimately support generation of 2 000 MWe.
The country's energy sector has long been based on fossil fuels and the exploitation of hydroelectric and nuclear power, and the contribution from geothermal energy represents less than 1%. Considering the Federation's vast area and also the logistics of fuel transportation, the use of geothermal heat for power generation could be particularly important in the northern and eastern regions. However, the main thrust of Russian geothermal utilisation has been, and continues to be, for direct purposes.
The first plant using geothermal energy for power generation in Kamchatka was commissioned at Pauzhetka in 1966. It was a 5 MWe single-flash unit which was enlarged to 11 MWe in 1980; in 1998 a 4 MWe plant was commissioned at Mutnovsky, followed in 1999 by an additional 8 MWe - all single-flash units. 2002 saw the commissioning of a 50 MWe plant at Verkhne Mutnovsky. The islands of Kunashir and Iturup in the Kuril group have small units of 2.6 MWe and 3.4 MWe. In 2005, total installed capacity thus stood at 79 MWe.
It has been reported that development is under way for a 6.5 MWe binary unit at Verkhne Mutnovsky, a 100 MWe unit at Mutnovsky, a 50 MWe unit in the Kaliningrad region and a 4 MWe unit in the Stavropol region.
The end-2005 estimate for total installed capacity for direct use amounted to more than 307 MWt (excluding heat pumps, known to exist in the Kamchatka region), of which 52% was used for greenhouse heating, 36% for heat supply, 8% for industrial processes and 1% each for cattle and fish farming, drying of agricultural products, and swimming pools and baths.
There is much scope for the installation of heat pumps in Russia, but their use is presently at an early stage of development.


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Complications of Insulin Therapy
Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar):
This is a major side effect and the patient
should be educated about it before initiation of insulin and
he should be taught about the emergency measures to be taken
in such a condition.
Resistance: The
impurities present in the older insulins gave rise to antibodies,
which interfere with normal insulin action. However, newer insulins
are purer and the chances of insulin resistance minimal.
Edema: Insulin
has salt retaining properties and may cause fluid retention
in some patients.
Lipodystrophy (Abnormal fat accumulation):
This may present as lipoatrophy (decreased fat) or lipohypertrophy
(increased fat). Lipoatrophy was seen with the use of older
insulins and it is rare with the newer insulins. Lipohypertrophy
can be seen with the use of any insulin. The best way to avoid
this condition is to frequently change the site of injections.
Local or systemic hypersensitivity reactions
Never be in haste. Always start with a low dose, go slow. There is no rush to achieve adequate control since this may take several weeks. Start with 8-10 units twice daily. Increase by 2-4 units every 2-3 days according to capillary blood glucose values and your physical condition.
You should always consult your physician about any healthcare questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to health care issues.
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The Authority's mission is to deliver a comprehensive transportation system that enhances mobility and accessibility, while promoting a healthy environment and strong economy by:
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la Madeleine Country French Café Menu
French | Houston Dinner Menubowtie pasta with basil, parmesan, spinach, pesto, green onions and sun-dried tomatoes in a garlic dressing
variety of fresh fruit
fresh spinach with mushrooms, roasted pecans, bacon, red bell peppers and strawberries, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette (chicken available)
mix of field greens, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette (chicken available) .
our signature salade with parmesan available with fat-free caesar dressing (chicken available)
cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, eggs, artichoke hearts, olives and feta cheese, tossed in a marjoram-infused vinaigrette (chicken available)
your choice of three of the following: fruit salade, strawberries romanoff, caesar, spinach*, wild field, chicken salade, tuna salade, pasta salade* or cup of soupe
topped with our signature brandy sour cream sauce
your choice of three of the following: fruit salade, strawberries romanoff, caesar, spinach*, wild field, chicken salade, tuna salade, pasta salade* or cup of soupe
roast beef on a sourdough roll with provolone and horseradish sauce, served au jus
half sandwich and your choice of chips or tomato basil pesto pasta salade* and a cup of soupe or petite caesar salade
marinated chicken breast, bacon, melted cheddar, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato on a toasted sourdough roll
marinated chicken breast, swiss and mayonnaise topped with our caesar salade on a soft buttery roll
smoked turkey, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, melted provolone and sun-dried tomato pesto* spread on a toasted sourdough roll
fresh roma tomatoes, melted provolone, and pesto* sauce served on a buttery roll
our classic french twist on the ham and cheese sandwich made with tender ham, warm swiss and our savoury garlic cream sauce
half sandwich and your choice of chips or tomato basil pesto pasta salade* and a cup of soupe or petite caesar salade
smoked turkey, bacon and provolone served with lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise on a buttery roll
served on a fresh-baked croissant with lettuce and tomatoes
served on a croissant with lettuce and tomatoes
our signature dish of chicken with a rosemary herb blend
marinated chicken breast and bowtie pasta with pesto cream sauce, garnished with parmesan and diced tomatoes r
bowtie pasta, mushrooms, garlic, artichoke hearts, roma tomatoes and kalamata olives tossed in pesto* sauce
bowtie pasta with spinach and mushrooms in tomato basil cream sauce with a hint of pesto, served with chicken or shrimp
rotisserie chicken with garlic, broccoli and tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce
sweet crepe topped with fresh strawberries, our signature brandy sour cream sauce and cinnamon
shrimp, tomatoes, garlic, spinach and pesto cream sauce
eggs with ham, bacon and swiss fill a delicate pastry shell
eggs with spinach and swiss fill a delicate pastry shell
creamy spinach and swiss filling in a puff pastry
puff pastry filled with chicken, mushrooms and bechamel sauce, topped with mushroom sauce
your choice of three of the following: petite caesar salade with fat-free caesar dressing, cup of strawberries romanoff, fruit salade, french onion or vegetable soupe (approx. 50-100 calories each item) +vegetable soupe subject to availability
tilapia simmered in chardonnay and sun-dried tomato pesto with fresh bell peppers and roma tomatoes, served with rice provencal
roasted shrimp and tilapia, onions, fresh basil, kalamata olives and roasted garlic simmered in white wine infused with our reduced-fat tomato basil soupe, served over rice provencal
tender breast of chicken with mushroom sauce served with rice provencal and steamed broccoli
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About EUROFISH |
What is Eurofish?
The members of Eurofish are:
Part of the FISH INFOnetworkEurofish is part of a global network - the FISH INFOnetwork (FIN). The network is coordinated by FAO GLOBEFISH in Rome and the members of FIN are: INFOFISH (Asia and the Pacific), INFOPECHE (West Africa), INFOSA (South Africa), INFOSAMAK (Arab countries), INFOPESCA (Latin America) and INFOYOU (China). The FISH INFOnetwork provides the respective regions with updated information on the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Click here for more. History of EurofishIt was originally launched in 1996 as the EASTFISH project of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. A Conference of Plenipotentiaries was held in Copenhagen, Denmark on 23 May 2000, when the Agreement on establishing the International Organisation for the Development of Fisheries in Eastern and Central Europe (EUROFISH) was adopted. Eurofish governanceEurofish is governed by a Council composed of all member countries. Each member country is represented by one delegate who may be assisted by technical experts. The Governing Council holds its regular sessions annually and elects its Chairperson for two consecutive sessions. Chairperson of the Governing Council for 2012 and 2013 is Mr Hayri Deniz , Director of Marine Aquaculture Section of the Aquaculture Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in Turkey and Vice-Chairperson is Ms Lidia Kacalska- Bienkowska, Head of Market Division, Department of Fisheries of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Poland.


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Address by Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Dr. Michael Spindelegger to the Foreign Policy and United Nations Association of Austria,
Austrian Foreign Policy: Taking stock in times of change – a positioning analysis
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Mr. President, dear Fritz,
Esteemed predecessors,
Your Excellencies,
Dear Wolfgang,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Constant and ongoing change is a fact of life. Yet change does, however, create a feeling of insecurity and the urge to retreat into our shells.
Under such circumstances the wish to blank out change, to withdraw into our own small, ideal world where we believe we can manage everything perfectly well by ourselves might well look tempting. And although understandable at first glance, such an attitude will in fact lead us nowhere.
Today's predominant topic, the so-called "euro crisis" leads some to even call for leaving or forcing others to leave the eurozone. Not only are such calls misleading - but they are dangerous too!
It is absolutely erroneous to believe that the debt crisis would come to a sudden end if only Greece – and probably some other euro countries too – were simply to leave the common currency and if we, Austrians, in turn were to seek salvation by returning to the Schilling or were even to introduce a "Northern euro".
If the past few months have taught us one lesson then it is how intrinsically close we are linked with each other, how much we depend on each other: in today's Europe, Irish worries are Slovak worries, Greek concerns are Austrian concerns, Spanish issues are Dutch issues. More than ever before has it become clear that our responsibility does not end at our national borders.
Just as we demand from our Greek and Italian friends that they present credible plans for reform and consistently implement them, we Austrians have to do our homework too. And a key exercise in this context is to undertake every effort towards getting our budget policy back into order. Especially against the background of the current domestic policy debate, I want to make one thing very clear: There is no option but to enshrine a debt brake into our federal constitution. In fact, adebt brake is no mere placebo but a requirement under constitutional law both the current and all future governments will have to observe. One thing must, however, be clear: a debt brake is no substitute for necessary structural reform -in the health care sector for instance, or with respect to early retirement regulations and cost drivers like the Austrian Federal Railways. But it will, however, give us some room for investing in our country's future. What is more, such a move will provide the opposition with the opportunity to prove that it is able to assume responsibility for the state as a whole and to show that it does not only think along party lines.
We don't have the magic wand that enables us to instantly conjure away the crisis that is currently holding the European Union in its grip. Riding out this storm requires perseverance and constant and sustainable efforts. And it requires a long-term strategy for a common – strengthened – Europe. I outlined my ideas on how this is to be achieved in the address I delivered at the London School of Economics the week before last. What we need in Europe is nothing short of a change of course. We need more Europe in business policy – not less. And – if necessary – by an amendment to the Treaty that also includes the transfer of certain sovereign and fiscal rights to the European level and that is centred on the European Commission as the leading body.
Let me make this very clear: This "more of Europe" is definitely not a one-way road to Brussels. Europe works best when all levels contribute to it and put it into practice. This is why we also have to examine which regulatory content is better located at the national level. The idea is thus to set the overall directional targets at the European level and leave the detailed implementation to the Member States at national level: national parliaments contribute to this by playing an instrumental role in promoting this common European mindset and approach. We must all contribute to making the European Union more tangible again, ensuring that everybody can contribute to it and again experience the spirit of Europe.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Although the euro crisis is currently the key concern dominating the headlines, I would like to deliberately look beyond the borders of Europe today. Because the world continues to turn – regardless of whether there is a euro crisis or not. In other parts of our world – in the Arab region for instance – developments are taking place at a pace that is faster than we had all expected.
Being paralysed in a state of shock and engaging in navel-gazing will definitely not be conducive to or enable us to make progress. This holds true for both economic and European policy as well as for foreign policy. We have to adapt to the changing environment and live up to the new challenges, looking beyond our European borders and focusing on the bigger picture. The world is changing very quickly, especially outside of Europe. We must not be outpaced by these developments, we have to get involved and actively contribute to shaping this world.
Acting as an individual state we will, however, be less successful in that endeavour. Experience has shown that by joining forces with our partners in the EU we can be more successful and achieve much more. Taken alone we are not really a significant player in the global context. But as part of a group, acting in unison with the other Member States, our position will not only be recognised but we will also be able to make our voice heard when representing common interests on the international stage. What will help us to overcome the economic crisis also holds true for foreign policy: we need more Europe – not less. Expectations of the EU are high – not only from EU citizens but also on the part of the international community. A joint European response is required, on the Middle East for instance, in connection with the recognition of Palestine, or the issue of Iran, to name but two examples.
To this end, we must increasingly speak with one voice. The only result achieved by 27 Member States defending 27 different views is a European cacophony – with nobody listening or even taking us seriously in the international context.
Today, not a single, not even the largest EU Member State is able to effectively represent its interests in an increasingly globalising world by going it alone. The global environment has changed much too dramatically to make single-handed approaches a success. The gravity centres of power and growth are increasingly shifting away from the Western world. While we struggle with a financial, economic and debt crisis, emerging countries, like the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) are doing well and developing at an enviable pace. These countries' economic and geostrategic importance is constantly increasing – hand in hand with their willingness and determination to contribute to shaping international politics.
In the light of these developments, Europe has to reposition itself and its policies – and to bundle its strengths. The Union has responded to this call by starting to build up a special dialogue with these new strategic partners, alongside its long-standing dialogue with our Trans-Atlantic friends. This is an approach it needs to pursue with increasing vigour. If the Union wants to bring its weight to bear on the international stage it has to adopt concerted and coherent approaches. Only when speaking and acting as one will we be recognised as a serious partner by these increasingly self-confident international players.
The Treaty of Lisbon provides for building-up the EU's own European External Action Service, which is actively supported by Austria.
Many may ask themselves what role Austrian foreign policy is to play in future. Some might even challenge whether we will in the long term actually need our Foreign Ministry and our representations abroad.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the only answer to such questions is: yes, we clearly need Austrian foreign policy and its representations. Nobody could take that away from us - who else would represent our specific national interests – both now and in the future? This ranges from safeguarding Austria's position in the world and Vienna's role as the seat and headquarters of international organisations, to our neighbourhood policy and international cultural policy, from defending our economic interests to protecting Austrian citizens abroad. The EEAS has not been designed to fulfil this mission. It is neither equipped with the relevant competences nor does it have the necessary resources to perform such tasks – which are part of the national foreign services' daily work.
The EEAS is rather entrusted with representing the Member States' collective view. This is why it is so important for Austria to contribute pro-actively to shaping this collective view by getting involved in the decision-making processes in Brussels. We will, however, only be in a position to form our opinion if we have the necessary information available. One of the most important sources of independent information, particularly from the Austrian point of view, is our own network of representations – designed to focus precisely on these very specific Austrian interests. Only by making competent, well-informed contributions will we be able to ensure that our voice is being heard in the Union's decision-making processes. And I can assure you of one thing: the voice of Austria is being heard, particularly with respect to the Balkans, the strategy for the Danube region, or issues concerning the Arab world. These are precisely those areas on which we pursue a determined, proactive and clear foreign policy - where we have succeeded in establishing a foreign policy profile that is recognised by our partners and which we continue to develop.
This includes especially our neighbouring region: South East Europe.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
In the light of our close political, economic, historical, cultural and first and foremost inter-personal links, Austria's active commitment in the Western Balkans is a core element of our foreign policy. Bringing the countries of the region closer to the EU is the most important instrument in this context. When we speak about extending EU membership to the entire region this is no mere lip service, but the logical continuation of our own interest-driven policy. Accordingly, Austria has always been and remains a constant and consistent supporter and advocate of this region both in its bilateral contacts and within the EU.
Within the next few days, Croatia will sign its EU accession treaty at the forthcoming European Council in Brussels. This is a step Austria has encouraged and promoted for many years now – starting with Alois Mock, who supported the recognition of Croatia's independence, to Wolfgang Schüssel and Ursula Plassnik, and one which I therefore particularly welcome too.
Croatia's signing of the treaty at the same time serves to underline that EU accession is a very tangible reality for the countries in the Western Balkans. The Croatian example shows that sustainable reform and socio-political transformation on the one hand and maintaining the perspective of EU accession on the other will eventually produce a very concrete result, i.e. becoming a member of the EU family.
Decisions are due to be made on many other important topics at this upcoming European Council meeting in December. In the lead-up to this summit Austria has made its position very clear: we believe that Serbia should be granted candidate status and that the EU should start accession negotiations with Montenegro. Montenegro is to be rewarded for the efforts it has undertaken. The Union must recognise honest efforts. In my view, it is only counterproductive to present the country with yet another hurdle at the very last moment. The EU too has a duty to keep to its part of the agreement!
I was in Belgrade in October to demonstrate Austria's support for granting EU candidate status to Serbia. I also made it very clear that I expect Serbia to make tangible progress in the dialogue with Pristina. Good neighbourly relations are in fact the core element upon which the concept of European integration is founded. A frozen conflict on European territory is simply inacceptable. Belgrade and Pristina must clearly understand that the European Union will definitely not import an unresolved source of conflict. At the same time I therefore fully support offering Kosovo a European perspective. From our point of view it is thus not contradictory to continue to support the cause of both Serbia and Kosovo at the political level – quite on the contrary in fact.
Let me add some words on Macedonia. On three occasions, the EU Commission has already recommended starting accession negotiations with Macedonia and every time the decision was blocked because of a 20-year old dispute with the country's neighbour over its official state name. This situation is absolutely irrational and damages the credibility of Europe's entire policy on the Balkans. The EU is called upon to finally let its word be followed by deeds and start negotiations, based on the understanding that the name issue is to be solved by their completion.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The EU peace project will not be completed until it has extended to include South East Europe as a whole. I am convinced that the example of Croatia will serve as a stimulus for the entire region. Once Croatia has joined, Bosnia and Herzegovina – where progress has, however, come to a standstill recently – will, for instance, directly border on the EU, making the EU "within its reach" so to speak. I am convinced that this will create an incentive to finally muster up and focus their energies on continuing with reform efforts in order to be able to have a share in the benefits – as the successful example of visa liberalisation has gone to show. With the willingness to cooperate, to make compromises and substantial support from the EU the other countries in the region will hopefully follow Croatia's example soon – both to their and to our advantage. In fact, we all stand to benefit from the positive effect of guaranteed peace, stability and development in the Balkans. It is thus in our immediate interest that this engine for reforms, the perspective of EU accession, does not come to a halt.
With our commitment in the Balkans we have underlined our willingness to support and promote the development potential in East and South East Europe. Austria's expert knowledge on this region is highly appreciated by our partners within and outside of the EU. Based on the conviction that with our know-how and our experience we can make a contribution in the Danube area region, Austria together with Romania launched an initiative for greater cooperation and coordination in this region at the European level in 2009. Meanwhile, the Strategy for the Danube Region has developed into a common European core project that opens up new opportunities for the partner countries through the bundling of interests and joint cross-border planning of investments and projects.
We consider the foreign policy focus on the Black Sea region and the Caucasus a logical continuation of our Initiative for the Danube Region. This region at the intersection between Europe and Asia is increasingly gaining in political and economic weight. From a strategic point of view this region is also essential for sustainable stability in Europe. Against this background – and in spite of the austerity course we have been steering in the Foreign Ministry – I set up an Austrian embassy in Baku last year, following the opening of our embassy in Kazakhstan in 2007. In July, Vienna hosted the WEF Regional Forum on Central Asia that met with huge interest.
This foreign policy focus on the wider Black sea region also opens up important opportunities for Austrian companies, not least in the strategic energy sector that is so decisive for our future competitiveness.
The intensification of the EU's relation to our Eastern neighbours is of particular concern to Austria. The recent Eastern Partnership summit held in Warsaw at the end of September sent out a strong signal underlining the willingness to further strengthen our mutual relations. But for Austria it is clear that democracy and the rule of law are the values the Eastern Partnership is based on and that the degree of progress achieved is contingent on the respect and observation of these joint values.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Another very important partner for Austria in the region is Turkey. In the public perception and also in terms of media coverage, the relations between the EU and thus Austria and Turkey are frequently reduced to the issue of accession negotiations with the EU – which is a mistake in my view. Turkey is independently of these accession negotiations and their (open-ended) outcome a very important partner for us and for Europe.
This holds true both at an economic level, on which Turkey is already strongly involved in the European structures as a result of the customs union and the increasing investment flows, as well as in the field of energy security in whichTurkey is a key country for us and an indispensible partner for the success of the Nabucco pipeline project. At foreign policy level too there are a number of points of contact that advocate close cooperation with Turkey.
Austria, the EU and Turkey, for instance, have a strong common interest not only in stability and prosperity in the Balkans, but also in the developments in the Middle East and the Southern Partnership of the Mediterranean – both regions of decisive importance for safety and security in Europe. The Middle East in particular has again shifted into the focus of public attention over the last few days. Austria has traditionally been an appreciated dialogue partner in this region, a fact that was again highlighted during my trip to Iraq last week. With respect to the Middle East Austria has repeatedly shown that we are definitely not merely an on-looker on the international political stage but rather contribute pro-actively to discussions in line with our convictions. For instance, when the vote was taken on the Palestinian National Authority's application for UNESCO membership, Austria took a clear position and voted in favour.
Please let me take this opportunity just to point something out here: it is indeed surprising – we are occasionally faced with complaints that Austrian foreign policy lacks in profile, that we are only too pleased to hide among the group of EU Member States. But whenever Austria does in fact adopt a clear position, the same critics seem startled and complain about this determined move. So, what do they actually want? Because one thing is clear: the Austrian position on the Palestinian National Authority's application for UNESCO membership could not come as a surprise to anyone who is familiar with the matter. The two-state solution is the declared goal of the Middle East peace process. But how is this solution to work when one of the two parties is even denied partial legal capacity with regard to education and cultural matters?
This vote on UNESCO membership does certainly not figure among the highlights of European foreign policy. In spite of longstanding efforts, the EU Member States were not able to agree on a common EU line of approach. It is therefore all the more important that the EU Member States again act in unison and back up the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton as our representative in the Middle East Quartet. With this in mindI hope that the UNESCO vote is also considered a wake-up call in the context of the stalled peace process. At the end of November, the Middle East Quartet presented a roadmap for the return to the negotiation table which provides for the completion of an agreement by the end of next year. In cooperation with the other Quartet partners, the EU High Representative Lady Ashton works untiringly at sounding out opportunities for making progress in these negotiations.
Both sides, Israelis and Palestinians bear responsibility for ensuring a peaceful future for their respective young generations. We call upon both sides' leadership to finally relegate short-term political reflections, giving precedence to arriving at a permanent and sustainable peaceful solution.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
One of the most significant global political developments of recent years has grabbed our attention over these last few months and days: the dramatic upheavals and transformation processes taking place in the countries of the Arab world. As illustrated by recent demonstrations in Cairo, the process of change triggered by the Arab spring is not yet over. Its impact will remain a focus of our attention for a long time to come and its potential geo-strategic impact is yet to be determined.
The success of a process of political and economic transformation in this region is of key importance for Europe. If Tunisia and Egypt succeed in their transition to democracy and rule of law principles, this could serve as an example for the entire region. Following the end of the Gaddafi regime, Libya too must engage in an inclusive political process aimed at comprehensive reconciliation of all groups of society – a call I also made during my recent trip to Tripoli. In Syria, however, it is necessary to further increase pressure on the Assad regime in order to achieve the handing-over of power and the initiation of a democratic transition process.
The imminent transition process in North Africa is not only an enormous challenge for the countries concerned – but at the same time a responsibility we all share. It is about peace, stability, democracy and the observation of human rights in our southern neighbourhood. The EU's capacity to intervene and shape as a foreign and security policy player will also be measured by the degree to which we succeed in supporting the transformation process in coordination with other players like the United Nations and the OSCE, and in assuming an active role.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The world around us is not an area of peace, freedom and justice. Trouble spots and likely threats of a most diverse nature call for security policy responses and the deployment of civilian and military missions.This enables us to safeguard our own security in advance. Only by making a pro-active contribution to the Common Security and Defence Policy, in particular to missions in our neighbourhood like the Balkans, the Caucasus or in the Middle East, will this actually have a tangible impact.
A head-in-the-sand policy and a free-rider mentality along the lines of a "this is no concern of ours" principle would be short-sighted and naive and would be diametrically opposed to Austrian interests.
Austria will therefore remain active in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Kosovo, on the Golan and in Lebanon as well as in Georgia as long as necessary. We must not reduce our efforts and – in spite of the current cost-cutting requirements – we must continue to motivate the competent posting ministries to remain pro-actively committed. Not least to the benefit of Austrians too.
Ladies and Gentlemen
Austria has traditionally been a country that thinks and acts predominantly in the multilateral context –an approach thatmay well be founded in our historical experience or our country's geostrategic position. Austria considers multi-lateral action a decisive element of international peace, in which particularly smaller countries like Austria are called upon to contribute their experience and convictions.
This attitude is inter alia reflected in the fact that Austria regularly stands as a candidate for seats on multi-lateral bodies. The fact that Austria's relevant candidacies are regularly successful too is also a reflection of the standing enjoyed by our country and the trust the international community places in us. This does not only hold true for the UN Security Council, of which we were a member for the 2009 to 2010 period and to which we were elected in the very first round, but also for the UNESCO Executive Board, for instance, to which we were elected only recently winning the highest number of votes ever. Austria's election to the Human Rights Council in May 2011 winning 177 of 181 votes in the UN Assembly General was a clear show of the appreciation Austria enjoys within the United Nations for its consistent support for human rights and its readiness to cooperate and engage in dialogue.
The world-wide enforcement and protection of human rights are core concerns of Austria's foreign policy. The UN Human Rights Council plays a much more central role than many might assume – as illustrated in connection with Libya and Syria, for instance: in both cases the Council quickly adopted an unambiguous position and set up commissions of inquiry mandated with investigating human rights violations and preparing concrete proposals to analyse and address them.
Over the next three years, until the end of 2012, we want to use our membership in order to take concrete steps towards improving the human rights situation worldwide. We will undertake every effort to ensure that human rights issues are addressed whenever necessary and not only when it is easy to do so. A strong and effective Human Rights Council must clearly condemn human rights violations, stand up for and defend victims and contribute to ensuring that those responsible be called to account.
We are also determined to make concrete progress on some other priority issues. These include the protection of religious freedom and of religious minorities, the promotion of the freedom of the press and the protection of journalists as well as the promotion of children's rights and protecting children against violence and exploitation.
Particularly the protection against religious intolerance and violence against religious minorities – not least directed against Christians andin fact, 70 per cent of people who are persecuted worldwide because of their religious beliefs are Christians – is a matter that is particularly important to me personally and which I openly address during my trips abroad. I did so, only last week, for instance, in Iraq. In our relevant efforts we are able to build on our long-standing experience in intercultural and interfaith dialogue and the contacts already established. The establishment of the Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue in Vienna and our hosting of the 2013 Alliance of Civilisations summit in Vienna are just two hallmarks of the consistent manner in which we continue this tradition.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We also used our UN Security Council membership - that ended just one year ago - in order to set some thematic highlights with respect to international humanitarian law, the rule of law and the protection of civilians in armed conflict. On top of that we were able to strengthen Austria's position as a "hub for peace", as reflected in the talks held in Dürnstein on the Western Sahara conflict, the Afghanistan implementation colloquium in Baden and the Sudan talks held in Vienna and Baden, for instance.
Austria has every right to be proud of being the seat and headquarters of numerous multilateral institutions: beside the OSCE, the OPEC and other agencies, we host first and foremost the United Nations, the IAEA and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, to name but a few. In the last 2 years we have succeeded in further strengthening and upgrading Vienna's role as the seat and headquarters of international organisations. The International Anti Corruption Academy IACA, the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, the office set up by the International Peace Institute, the liaison office set up by the UN Office of Disarmament Affairs and the Centre for Dialogue established only recently are some of the most important examples in this respect.
The thematic focus of our relevant activities is a broad-based and very comprehensive concept of security. The Vienna-based organisations have contributed to developing the Austrian capital into an international "security hub" whose focus ranges from nuclear safety to the indispensible dialogue among cultures and religions.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
One of the topics that will continue to gain in importance and therefore requires increasing attention is disarmament and the non-proliferation of arms and weapons. This is at the same time one of the areas in which Austria has succeeded in building-up a strong profile over the last few years.
Progress made in the fields of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation is not only of overriding importance for international peace and security but also the basis for any sustainable development. We therefore undertake every effort to ensure that the multilateral disarmament fora work effectively and produce tangible results.
This relates, for instance to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, whose first preparatory conference will be held in Vienna in May 2012. It is now time to implement the NPT 2010 Action Plan to which Austria made an instrumental contribution: especially with a view to the developments in Iran and North Korea. This also holds true for the entering into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), whose organisation is also based in Vienna. It is also about revitalising the Geneva Disarmament Conference which we energetically support.
Let me take this opportunity to be very clear about Iran. The situation is becoming increasingly serious. The latest news on the Iranian nuclear programme is alarming. It is essential that international pressure on Iran be kept up. Iran is urgently called upon to undertake every effort towards regaining international trust. The mere fact that the option of a military strike has again become a topic of public discussion should set alarm bells ringing.
Another important concern is the strengthening and further development of international humanitarian law, which is directly related to our priority of protecting civilians in armed conflict. Here too, Austria is one of the most active states. Over the last 15 years, Austria has contributed pro-actively to fighting anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions in which context the Ottawa and Oslo conventions have enabled substantial progress. Both conventions were co-shaped by Austria and resulted in the international ban on these most inhuman arms systems. Both are, however, subject to repeated attack. Only recently, for instance, have a number of states tried to undermine the strict ban against cluster munitions through parallel multilateral negotiations. Together with like-minded states like Norway and Mexico, for instance, Austria remains resolutely opposed to such backward steps.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Concluding, I would like to come back to the beginning of my address: everything changes, everything is in motion. Globalisation progresses steadily, the global village is getting increasingly smaller. Against the background of these developments, Austria must refrain from isolating itself or battening down the hatches. In fact it must adopt the opposite approach: Austria must become active at all levels in order to safeguard and further increase our standard of living and our internal security through our international commitment.
In order to be able to successfully tackle these constantly changing, ever new challenges and to find answers to the latest questions we need our friends and partners – in Austria, in the EU and, generally, in the international community.
Ensuring that all this is guaranteed – thus ensuring Austria is well prepared to successfully manage the future – is the task of Austrian foreign policy and my responsibility.
Thank you very much for your attention.


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They posted the story early...that's it. As Masem (and several others) have pointed out there have been similar situaitons in the past where the information was entirely accurate.
There's a large amount of evidence pointing to today being launch (including the recent tweets from HMXers). If you're still "severly" doubting at this point you really should just ease up.
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Remember, Billboard had the first article on the RBN all that time ago. I'm tipping they let this one out just a few hours early. My money is on it going live with today's Xbox Live Marketplace update.
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Mary Anne immediately turned to Facebook to spread the word. Having grown up on Staten Island with Jeanne and her parents, she knew the damage was extensive where the couple lived, but she had no idea just how bad it was at that time.
"Please, all of my S.I. friends," she wrote. "Marie and Walter's car was found abandoned ... they are still on SI somewhere."
Mary Anne attached a photo of the couple, and prayed.
Mere hours later, she was packing. Jeanne and Mary Anne were going to find the elderly couple, as no word of their whereabouts had come through.
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A – Here's a short roundup of potential options:
THE "FEEL GOOD" OPTION: There's are number of software options out there, but one should avoid ones like PadLock, which causes a piercing alarm to go off whenever your iPad/iPhone is disconnected from your Macbook. The only problem is that it doesn't address the whole scenario if the thief ends up grabbing both devices, making the software pretty much useless. While some form of protection is good, it's best to have more than just a single security precaution, even if it makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
THE SLIGHTLY BETTER SOFTWARE OPTION: Of course, there's Apple's Find my iPhone/iPad service is probably the only reason we'd use their MobileMe's at all given the number of free options out there that provide similar cloud syncing features of the service. TUAW has a good write-up on how to set it up. (PS: A paid subscription is required for MobileMe service) The downside is that it's only used to track down items after it's stolen instead of prevention of the device getting stolen in the first place.
THE SLOWER, MORE SECURE OPTION: If you're looking for the best secure option, having a security lock is probably your best bet. Even if the thing isn't even properly locked, the impression of added security will deter most thieves.
OR… JUST ASK: For the most part, customers are just friendly folk enjoying their time there as well, doing work just like the rest of us. If you're just going to disappear for a few minutes, just ask a neighbor next to you to watch your stuff if they look like they're going to be there for a while. Chances are, others will notice the friendly gesture and will be wary of shady individuals if they try to do anything sneaky!
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Tue, Sep 20, 2011 | 21:37 BST
Tuesday Shorts II: RE4, BF3, OMD, GDCO, other abbreviations
I couldn't think of anything witty to say on this shorts post, and because of this, there isn't an esoteric shot to go along with it. That's okay, my gorgeous dog will suffice.
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Thursday Shorts II: Ice T, Square teaser, XBL banhammer, LIVE activity
Time for another round of shorts. Don't worry, this is a quickie.
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Sony: Bonus content included in ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection
Brian Dunn, Sony's associate product marketing manager, has said on the PS Blog that the ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection for PS3 will come with a voucher for two XMB Dynamic Themes, one for ICO and one for Shadow of the Colossus. The disc will also include video content from ICO, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian. More information on the collection is promised soon. The collection, which includes full 1080p HD and stereoscopic 3D support, 7.1 surround sound, and full PSN Trophy support for $39.99 hits stores on September 27.