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Man's stolen python attempts to eat his friend
Published On: Mar 28 2013 12:12:31 PM EDT
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A man reportedly bought a 10-foot python while intoxicated with the intent to sell it and make a profit.
Dwayne Matthews of Coventry, UK purchased Bruce the snake from a man in a van at a party, then woke the next morning to find it attempting to eat his friend, reports Metro.
Matthews then took the snake to a local reptile shop, but suspicious staff called police. It turned out Bruce was one of nine snakes stolen from another local man. Matthews was arrested and given an eight-week prison sentence suspended for two years, ordered him to pay a fine and to have eight weeks supervision.
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Gillete Stadium is a long way away. Like 1,400 miles away. Like a 22-hour-drive-by-car away. No one has the time or gas money for that. So it's easy to feel left out with all the magic happening over in Foxborough, Massachusetts (especially after their win against the Saints). But it's all right. B ... More >>
Your Miami Dolphins have exploded the collective assholes of the entire NFL by shooting out of the gate 3-0. Ryan Tannehill led the Fins to the 27-23 last-second victory against the Atlanta Falcons in what, at this point, has been the most exciting win in the Joe Philbin era. So sit back, relax, a ... More >>
Charolette and Ellis Moore moved to South Florida about eight years ago, when a new job tempted Ellis away from his native New Orleans. They intended to return to the Big Easy, then Hurricane Katrina hit, flooding vast swaths of the city. "After that all of our plans changed," Ellis said. Charolet ... More >>
The last time Jeff Dockeray was in South Florida, he watched his prized New Orleans Saints win the Super Bowl in 2009. While Doc, as he likes to be called, basks in the glory of his team winning the most important football game ever, he also remembers the tailgaters. "There isn't a lot of spac ... More >>
Your 1-3 Miami Dolphins and their 30th ranked pass defense head into Cincinnati this Sunday to take on Andy Dalton and his 103.0 quarterback rating. Meanwhile, cornerback Richard Marshall won't be playing thanks to a bad back. But don't fret Dolphins fans! He will be replaced with the Human Penalty ... More >>
reggiebush25.comReggie Bush, likely to become the newest Miami Dolphin.Fox Sports' Jay Glazer says the New Orleans Saints have worked out a trade to bring running back Reggie Bush to the Miami Dolphins, as long as Bush agrees to a new contract with the Fins.UPDATE: The deal has reportedly gone th ... More >>
Photo by Misha Grosvenor"It's hand-grenade time!"It's that time of year again when thousands of drunk college students, fratdults (grown up frat boys), and creepy mustachioed men with fists full of beads and a penchant for buxom drunk girls take to the streets of New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gr ... More >>
He's swallowing these aphrodisiacs by the bucket load.With Valentine's Day looming, you're probably thinking one of two things: "Should I dump this loser before I have to shell out money for a gift?" or "I need to find the perfect gift for the love lust of my life." Tender glances, heartfelt ... More >>
Football, babes, booze and food. . . are we talking Guy Heaven or what? Best of all, you don't have to die to get to Il Bacio's Ultimate Celebrity Super Bowl Party. All you have to do is show up at the Delray hotspot at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, and fork over $20. (General admission is firs ... More >>
The local news this morning:In a deal that looks like a politically motivated rip-off, the town of Davie fast-tracked a $12.5 million purchase of the Foreman family's vacated Palma Nova mobile home park. It took a fat chunk out of the city's rainy day fund. [Sun-Sentinel]Broward Judge Susan Lebow ... More >>
Flickr: DarrinsThe Marriott at Fort Lauderdale's Harbor BeachA prominent hotel industry blog has declared the Indianapolis Colts the Super Bowl champions in their pre-game hotel match-up against the New Orleans Saints. Credit goes to Fort Lauderdale's Harbor Beach Marriott Resort, which in a side ... More >>
Photo by Tim Elfrink The world's sweatiest Canadian TV reporter gets funky with the Saints.To the unitiated, Super Bowl Media Day must sound like some outrageous backstage fantasy. Media and players partying together! Celebrities around every corner! Free buffet lunch! Well not to worry, ign ... More >>
A look at what happened over the weekend in South Florida;Neal Jacobson, the Wellington man who on Saturday admitted to murdering his wife and two sons, was still hospitalized Sunday, either from the complications of swallowing a bunch of pills or from the car crash that occurred after the murder ... More >>
Now that we know it's going to be the New Orleans Saints against the Indianapolis Colts, the official buildup to Super Bowl 44 is on. After yesterday's amazing NFC Championship game, the game on February 7 has a lot to live up to. But where can you go where you can not only watch the Big Game but ... More >>
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John Linn I really enjoyed my grilled, bone-in pork chop basted in Coca-Cola sauce and apple chutney at Bash Wine Cafe in Sunrise. The chop could've been a touch less done, but the Cola sauce was wonderfully balanced -- not overly-sweet like I'd expected -- and the chutney was soft and tangy. As ... More >>
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Short sale payoff never recorded, so customer's credit report still marred
BY STEPHANIE ZIMMERMANN email@example.com June 21, 2012 4:02PM
Updated: July 23, 2012 7:50AM
D ear Fixer: I completed a short sale of our Jefferson Park home in June 2011. It was a huge relief for me and my family.
Due to the horrible economy, we no longer could afford to pay our mortgage and care for our family. After purchasing our home, we did not refinance and buy frivolous things. We thought we were being responsible. We just hit a rough patch.
About four months after the sale, I noticed that Ocwen Financial Corp., which was our second mortgage company, had posted information to my credit report indicating we had a loan that was outstanding and delinquent. The loan had a different loan number than my original loan, even though it was the exact amount that should have been taken care of as part of the short sale.
I have all the closing documents, the approval letters and copies of the wire transfers to prove them wrong. After several attempts at disputing the information and hundreds of phone calls, I was told by an Ocwen representative that I was correct and that a fictitious loan was entered into their system, he could do nothing about it, and I should seek legal help.
Dumbfounded, I spoke with an attorney who told me it could take years to resolve this. I am at an utter loss. We would very much like to move on with our lives, but I don't think Ocwen will allow us. This column is my last resort. I hope you can help us.
Norm Osimani, Oakwood Hills
Dear Norm: It sounds like you got caught in one of those glitchy situations that seems like it should be simple to fix but somehow isn't. The Fixer was happy to pluck this problem out of that hopeless cycle and get it into the hands of someone who could fix it.
We brought your story to John Britti, executive VP and CFO at Ocwen, who took it to their consumer ombudsman's office. Within a few days, they straightened it out.
Apparently, the glitch occurred around the time of the short sale, when the servicing of your loan was transferred from Ocwen to another company. Ocwen got the $3,300 that was supposed to pay off your debt, but somehow, it was never recorded as such. They fixed this and are filing a satisfaction/release of mortgage. They also sent you written documentation, along with an apology. It may take several weeks for the erroneous delinquent debt to come off your credit report, but it will.
Speaking of credit reports, it's a good idea for all of us to check our reports every so often. The place to do that is annualcreditreport.com, the official site to get a free report from each of the three credit reporting bureaus every 12 months. (Avoid sound-alike websites that charge fees.) It's easy to do; just follow the prompts for the free reports, which you can print from your computer.
Get ready to shred this Saturday
The Fixer hopes to see many of you on Saturday at the annual free "Shred It and Forget It" event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Center, parking lot E. You can bring up to 10 boxes of unwanted personal and financial documents, which will be destroyed on-site under the watchful eyes of federal agents.
The event is sponsored by the Better Business Bureau along with the City of Chicago, Chicago Police, FBI, Federal Trade Commission, Illinois Attorney General's Office, Cook County State's Attorney's Office and United States Postal Inspection Service. The Fixer will be there in the morning, so wave hello as you drive through!
You can also bring old or broken TVs, monitors, laptops, PCs, servers, data storage devices, printers, fax/copy machines, cellphones, VCRs, DVD players, video cameras and game consoles for recycling and safe disposal. Data is wiped clean and the parts are recycled or disposed of safely.
This is a great event that The Fixer has been happy to support for several years. For more info, check out chicagoshreds.com and register to win a free personal shredder.
Getting the runaround over a consumer problem? Tell it to The Fixer at
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In this image taken on May 20, 2013, cheesy sausage-stuffed jalapeno peppers are displayed in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
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Spicy, cheesy and porky. You really can't go wrong with stuffed jalapeno peppers for Father's Day.
They work perfectly as a precursor to a grilled entree or on a platter of other savory munchies while watching the game. Use whatever sausage you (or Dad) prefer. We like the zip of a hot sausage, but a sweet sausage works well, too. If you're looking for even less heat, you can substitute baby bell peppers in place of the jalapenos.
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Nepal will join the World Trade Organization April 23, making it the 147th member of the body that sets rules on international trade.The WTO said that the Nepalese government has formally ratified the membership agreement. It will be the first least-developed country to join the organization since it was founded in 1995, though a number of the world's poorest countries are founder members.
Some 40% of Nepal's 23 million people live on less than $1 a day. Its major source of income and employment is agriculture.
In 2002, Nepal exported goods worth $645 million and imported $1.4 billion. India is its most important trading partner.
Nepal first applied to join the WTO's predecessor, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, in 1989. Membership takes a long time because countries have to negotiate individual agreements with other WTO members as well as changing laws and customs procedures to come into line with WTO rules.
Nepal's membership was approved by trade ministers from WTO countries during their gathering in Cancun, Mexico, last September, but only becomes official a month after it is ratified by the government.
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Equally passionate about the products we make and the people we make them for, we thrive on breaking the mold and setting new standards in product quality, reliability and value.
Internally we are committed to systems that enable accelerated decision making based on facts that lead to successful execution and deliverables. Highly structured, fast paced and uncompromising in our commitment to quality, we maintain the agility and innovation of a startup with a fanatic discipline, focus and determination bolstered by over two decades of proven success. Most of all, we are incredibly capable, fun-loving family of people brought together by an immense passion for music and winning.
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Digging up Lego dragon remains
Here's one that appeals to my endless love of Lego craft. This Lego scene is best appreciated from above. Those tiny Lego archaeologists have made the find of the century! The remains on a Lego dragon!
This plastic-fantastic piece, the work of Lego-wrangler Carson Hart, appeared on the brilliant Brothers Brick blog recently, and stood out from the usual buildings and vehicles the bricks normally warrant (though those are super cool too).
Carson is also the Lego artist behind this Weasly wonder, a Lego version of The Burrow from the Harry Potter books. The tiny little flying car makes it, I think.
See more of his Lego loveliness on Carson Hart's Flickr stream, and stalk the Brothers Brick for the work of other plastic-brick building geniuses.
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ART has been a beloved collectible for thousands of years. Great collectors such as Cicero (the Roman orator), Peter the Great (Russian Czar), Louis XIV (King of France) and many others aspired to amassing tremendous collections to add status to their family name and hefty $$ to their sizable fortunes. Start building your own art collection here with our Art Watches Collection -- male, female and unisex watches which display beloved art masterpieces from many artists throughout the ages (warranty and gift box included). This is a quick and easy gift solution for graduation gifts, mother's day and father's day gifts, teacher appreciation surprises, special occasions and holidays, and beloved tokens of your affection.
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It is possible to configure the tendencies by logging in as a System administrator and going to Settings > General Settings > General > Differential Views. To To configure the number of days used to compute tendencies, set the Tendency period property the Tendency period property to the desired number of days. Default is 30.
Managing History
Whatever the reason (wrong quality profile, issue with analysis, etc.), it is possible to remove a snapshot to polish the Time Machine widgets. Note that the last snapshot can never be deleted.
Deleting a snapshot is a 2-step process:
At project level, go to Configuration > History.
For every snapshot, it is possible to manually:
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When you run a new analysis of your project, some data that were previously available will no longer be (for example the source code of the previous analysis, measures at file level, etc.). These data will automatically be removed at the end of a new analysis.
Removing Unnecessary Analyses
It is very useful to frequently analyze a project to see how quality evolves. It is also very useful to be able to see the trends over weeks, months, years. But when you look back in time, you do not really need the same level of details as you would for one week ago. The Database Cleaner aims to delete some rows in the database to save space and to improve overall performances. Here is its default configuration:
- All data older than 5 years old are deleted
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- only one analysis per month is kept over 1 year
- only one analysis per week is kept over 1 month
- only one analysis per day is kept over 1 day
- All closed issues more than 30 days old are deleted
- History at package/directory level is not kept
- Snapshots that include an event (new project version, new quality profile version, etc.) are not deleted
These settings can be changed at Settings > General Settings > General > Database Cleaner.
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The Maldives is an archipelago of 1,190 Indian Ocean islands west of India spanning over 900 kilometers north to south. The total land area is less than 300 square kilometers. The estimated population in the Maldives is about 300,000 residing on198 inhabited islands. Of these islands, only 33 have a land area greater than one square kilometer. One third of the inhabited islands have a population of less than 500. An estimated 70 percent of the inhabited islands have a population of less than 1,000. The population density in the country is 977 per square kilometer; one of the highest in the world.
The Maldives has recorded remarkable economic growth over the past two decades, especially compared with the rest of the South Asian countries and is on the threshold of graduating from a Less Developed Country (LDC) status to the middle income group. Maldives has reached an impressive per capita income of US$ 2,514 in 2004 from US$ 771 in 1984 and sustained an annual average Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 7.9 percent in the 15 year period to 2004. This level of growth is all the more impressive given that Maldives lacks the resource endowments, scale of economies, and geographical diversity enjoyed by its South Asian neighbors. In addition, these economic achievements have been complemented by high literacy, low maternal and child mortality, declining poverty levels, and improvements in service delivery during the past decade. Poverty levels have dramatically declined in the Maldives from 23 percent to 8 percent during the period 1997 to 2004.
At the same time however, the Maldives economy continues to be dominated by two sectors; tourism and fisheries. Largely as a result of the December 2004 tsunami, the Maldivian economy faced major economic, fiscal, and external financing difficulties in 2005 and 2006. Real GDP growth was -5 percent in 2005, due mainly to a major decline in tourism following the tsunami. Although the tourism sector has recovered, other structural issues persist. For example, income inequality has not changed appreciably between 1997 to 2004; a high proportion of economic gains have been captured by the higher income groups in the population. An increasing regional disparity between northern and southern atolls is becoming an important political issue. In addition, the country is experiencing rising unemployment (14 percent in 2004) especially among the youth (33 percent).
Continued economic growth and social development in Maldives will require overcoming the comparative disadvantages inherent in small island economies including diseconomies of scale, high transport costs, limited natural resources outside of fish, small labor markets, and high vulnerability to external events and natural disasters as the recent tsunami so vividly highlighted.
Narrow economic base: Tourism and fishing together generate an estimated 31 percent of GDP. This results in a very narrow economic base and puts Maldives at risk from economic downturn should one or both of these sectors decline, even temporarily, as evidenced by the drop in tourism following the tsunami.
Tourism accounts for 23 percent of GDP but the growth and development strategy needs to be reviewed. Maldives is a long haul destination, more than ten hours from originating markets in western Europe with only one major airport, which is likely to be a severe constraint to market expansion. Newer investments seem to be targeted at non-traditional markets without adjustment in other parts of the supply chain to the new realities. Although there is still great scope for tourism market development, the country's product line appears vulnerable if there is no differentiation and segmentation from other competing countries such as Seychelles or Mauritius.
Fisheries accounts for 8 percent of GDP. Concerns have been raised by government and other stakeholders about possible declining fish stocks in some species such as yellow fin tuna; long-term outlook for increased GDP contributions; capital/labor substitutions and continued reductions in primary fishing employment; a continued dependence on tuna (89 percent of total fish catch) and in particular skipjack tuna (78 percent of all tuna harvested); and low product diversity. Several factors that appear to be limiting more robust growth in fisheries include continued public sector involvement in the tuna industry, impediments to private sector investment, inadequate physical infrastructure for fisheries and marine transport, and limited institutional and human resource capacity, particularly in the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture, and Marine Resources. The sector is also highly vulnerable to external shocks from fluctuating tuna prices in the world market.
At the same time, the country's narrow economic base needs to be expanded, particularly agriculture, which presently accounts for less than 3 percent of GDP. Most of the domestic agriculture demand is met through imports: the ratio of food imports to domestic food production is 10:1. While some islands contain sufficient soil and water conditions to support increased agricultural production for certain horticultural products, fishing is still seen as the traditional livelihood opportunity. The absence of a vibrant private land market limits the access to finance by prospective farmers.Transport and logistical issues also affect the supply of competitively priced inputs to agricultural islands, as well as the supply of high quality produce to the capital of Male and the major tourism islands; much as 25 percent of perishable production can spoil before reaching Male.
Concerns over the fiscal environment: The current account deficit may have exceeded 40 percent of GDP in 2005 and 2006. Much of this was related to tsunami reconstruction and has being financed by external donors as well as by the private sector. Unless the government moves to curb overall spending, especially by delaying or limiting the adoption of new policies with significant expenditure implications, the fiscal accounts may deteriorate further. The portion of the deficit that is not matched by project-tied external financing will need to be met by a combination of: an increase in un-tied resources from external agencies; a reduction in expenditures and/or an increase in revenue, and (c) domestic financing from the Maldives Monetary Authority, which will contribute to a drawing down of foreign exchange reserves.
Limited private sector investment: In all major economic sectors as well as construction, handicraft and agriculture, access and cost of finance is a major constraint. The financial sector is fairly small and domestic banks are very conservative in their lending practices; this is a far cry from the more modern and competitive banking emerging elsewhere in the South Asia region. Commercial banks are still focused on collateral rather than cash based lending. Also, there are no venture capital companies in the country to support the emerging industrialists in non-traditional and small and medium scale enterprise (SME) sectors. In addition, there is no credit information system.
Global warming and seas level rise: Global warming could lead to an average sea level rise of up to 88 cm over the next century. For coastal states, and especially low-elevation small island states such as Maldives, the potential impacts include coastal flooding, increased storm damage, and contamination of fresh water by salt water. Critical resources such as coral reefs are also at risk. Given that most islands in Maldives have less than a two-meter average elevation, even a moderate rise in sea level could submerge many islands in the longer term.
1. Strengthening and diversifying the economy: The economy will continue to be dominated by fisheries and tourism. These sectors can be strengthened, while moves are made to diversify other economic sectors.
· Tourism: The government's recent decision to increase the speed of issuing new resort leases represents a fundamental change in Maldives' policy of expanding the sector gradually. As part of the proposed expansion, the Government is creating a public enterprise that would hold leases at low, preferential rates in a number of islands, and sell these to new operators. It would also sell some shares on the stock market to local residents. A more market oriented way of encouraging broader Maldivian participation would be to promote employee stock option plans, have tourism companies list on the local stock market, and provide incentives for senior managers in the industry and young entrepreneurs to become investors. While the country has adopted a sound environmental stance, some aspects like coastal zone management need attention.
· Fisheries:Successful sector performance requires policy and structural adjustments over the next five years to support a multitude of actions by the government and the private sector. A transition strategy for the main species, skipjack tuna, must be based on the private sector and government reaching a negotiated consensus on critical adjustments. These could include revisions to current fishing leases and licenses, rapid testing and introduction of new products by all companies, and improved vertical integration, through improved fleet management. Sector growth will depend on: (i) generation of local value added; (ii) long-term export potential; (iii) reduction of exposure to potentially low margin and volatile markets; and (iv) return on investment. Maldives may in the near term, focus on investment in catching and processing fresh/chilled and high quality dried/smoked tuna products, selected mariculture and public/private investment in relevant infrastructure and public services.
· Other economic sectors: The production and the productivity of many horticultural crops (vegetables and fruits) and Maldive fish can be greatly increased. There are two major potential markets for horticultural products that have not been fully exploited by local producers. The first market is the 87 tourist islands with about 650,000 visitors annually. The second market is the local supermarkets in the capital city of Male'.Key initiatives that need to be addressed include identification of new products and technologies to stimulate increased productivity, better delivery of support services and market information, and access to credit.
2. Strengthening the fiscal environment: Further fiscal and institutional reforms will be critical. Engaging in budget support operations can facilitate this process. The government needs to increase revenue through the accelerated introduction of corporate profit taxation and a broad-based sales tax. Expenditure management should reflect realistic revenue projections, while protecting priority spending. Civil service reforms could contribute to containing general administration costs and help appropriately limit the size of the civil service and related wages.
3. Improving the conditions for private sector investment: There are a number of steps that could improve financial sector development and facilitate increased private investment. First, there is a need to introduce new products in the financial sector especially for the SMEs and provide training facilities for bank staff on development financing on a cost sharing basis. Second, is to enhance credit programs for SME lending assisted by external finance and introduction of mobile phone banking. Third, the Government and the Maldivian Monetary Authority should consider promoting the establishment of a private Credit Information Bureau which will facilitate lending especially to new investors. Fourth, a Financial Sector Study could be undertaken to develop a sector strategy focusing on development.
4. Preparing for sea level rise The Republic of Maldives has signed and ratified the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Accordingly, the Maldives is now preparing a National Communications to the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention. While impacts from sea level change are expected to be long term, the country needs to begin preparing now through a comprehensive strategy covering a range of possible actions including awareness raising, gradual elevation of key islands through dredging and landfill, and coordinated resettlement programs on islands with higher elevations.


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The Senate has confirmed Ben Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
The Senate voted 70-30 on Thursday to reappoint Bernanke amid criticism of his judgment ahead of the financial crisis and his support for massive Wall Street bailouts. His supporters credited him for engineering a financial industry rescue in time to prevent a catastrophic collapse.
The vote was the closest ever for a nominee for Fed chairman. It came amid roiling public anger over the economy and stubbornly high unemployment that fueled a populist backlash against Bernanke. No Fed chairman has been rejected in the Senate.
Bernanke's current term expires Sunday.
Senate critics had arrayed themselves against Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, determined to take issue with his bid for a second term leading the nation's central bank even as his confirmation seemed assured.
Bernanke needed a 60-vote super majority to beat a filibuster aimed at blocking his reappointment. He received enough votes.
"Bernanke fiddled while our markets burned," said Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., voicing a common complaint that Bernanke did not detect the coming crisis and failed to rein in the banking industry.
His supporters argue that once the crisis was upon him he used aggressive and creative measures to bring stability to the financial system.
"He has kept a steady hand on the tiller in a perfect economic storm," Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., said.
The final confirmation vote could still be the slimmest for a Federal Reserve nominee, eclipsing the opposition to Paul Volcker in 1983, when he was confirmed for a second term by a vote of 84-16. No Fed chairman nominee has been rejected by the Senate.
The stock market has been rooting for Bernanke. The Dow Jones industrial average plunged last week amid news of mounting opposition, then recovered when his prospects brightened.
The Federal Reserve wields enormous power over American pocketbooks. It has the power to set interest rates that influence economic activity, employment and inflation. And it helps maintain economic stability by making emergency loans to banks when they can't get cash elsewhere.
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Lafayette Parish has a new program to help troubled kids in school.
Today is the first day AMI Kids is officially part of the N.P. Moss Prepatory Academy Campus.
The school is at the old N.P. Moss Annex. 162 students attend the Prepatory Academy. They also provide learning centers for about 450 students. AMI Kids is helping out with about 30 students who for some reason have been kicked out of their school.
A school with a traditionally bad rap is looking to change their reputation and they're hoping AMI Kids will help students succeed.
"Many resources, many programs, many opportunities for students to learn what they need to be successful all on one campus," said Jody Duhon, N.P. Moss Prep Principal.
Typically AMI Kids works with kids in poverty and those who are behavior problems in their zoned school.
"The kids we're working with are challenged in that regards as far as being able to receive and take advantage of that education," said AMI Kids Regional Director Greg Kleinpeter.
AMI Kids plans to set individual goals for the 30 students they work with. They'll also work with parents getting them more involved, even making visits to the student's homes.
"At the end of the day, it is a bonded relationship where kids wind up bonding with a caring adult and that will be the key to make everything work," said Kleinpeter.
Students usually are in the AMI program for six to eight months. Officials say some students catch on in three and are actually re-admitted to their zoned school
"Every kid that's born is born to be a champion. We have challenges in our life that we all have to overcome," said Kleinpeter.
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Culinate editor's note: If you like sweet, milky tea, you will love this on a hot day. I steeped lychee-scented tea and liked the flavor, but found the ice milk somewhat sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll add less sugar.
My favorite teas for flavoring this dessert are jasmine, blackcurrant, and Earl Grey.
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This sounds great, but do you have any suggestions on freezing that don't require an ice cream maker? Granita-style, perhaps? Thanks!
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You could try making this into a granita. I haven't done that before with milk, but report back here with your results! For granita, you can omit the gelatin. The gelatin keeps the ice milk from being too icy, but that is the goal for granita!
There are cooks who use agar agar in place of gelatin. You can look here for more information: In The Cooks Thesaurus
it states that agar agar sets up a little differently, but for this ice milk, I don't think a little variation one way or another could hurt. Hope that helps!
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Workshop: Building brand strength, the linchpin of strategic marketing planning
Professor Walter Wymer, The University of Lethbridge and Thinker in residence, Centre for Sustainable and Responsible Organisations
This workshop is designed for leaders, board members, marketing professionals, and communication professionals in all types of nonprofit organizations. This workshop is especially relevant for nonprofit organizations which need to attract and retain supporters (for example, donors, volunteers, or members).
An oversight some nonprofit marketing professionals make occurs when they plan to achieve short-term outcomes that are substantially dependent on long-term marketing tactics. Brand strength is an important mediator that influences the effectiveness of marketing tactics on achieving desired marketing outcomes. Marketing tactics are more effective for organizations with high brand strength than for organizations with low brand strength. Increasing brand strength is accomplished over the long-term. Organizations with low brand strength will find that their marketing tactics produce comparatively lower results. As brand strength increases over the long-term, organizations will find that their short-term marketing tactics become more effective.
Workshop attendees will learn what brand strength is, its importance, how it is measured, and how it is increased. An emphasis is placed on strategic marketing thinking in contrast to short-term tactical thinking. An emphasis on the long-term enables the marketing professional to develop annual marketing and communication plans to achieve annual (short-term) goals, but that also build upon the long-term objective of building brand strength.
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- Monday 24 March 2014
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Sedgwick County officials are continuing efforts to clean up tornado-ravaged Oaklawn a month later.
Sedgwick County public works labeled each of the damaged homes as safe or unsafe and liveable or not liveable. Now the owners have 30 days to demolish those that are unsafe. Construction crews are still waiting on insurance companies before they can move forward.
"At that time, we'll be able to pick up the pace," said Sampson Construction owner Chris Sampson. He said his company is waiting on insurance companies to decide on what to do with the damaged homes.
If the owners don't demolish the destroyed homes within the 30 days, the county will bill the owner. Sedgwick County staff and commissioners are meeting Tuesday morning to discuss the details.
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In my house the broom serves a dual-purpose: a standard sweeping assistant, and as a noise-canceling device (used to bang on the ceiling during our neighbors' wild parties). For the latter purpose, a wood handle is important to get the right resonance, but the real issue for me is: in a small, urban apartment where can I hide said broom? For those of us lacking a proper broom closet, utilitarian goods end up front and center. Often they're in the kitchen or hanging on a wall hook; so they better look good. Here, five brooms you won't be ashamed to put on display.
Above: From Andrée Jardin, one of our favorite broom making studios, the Complete Dustpan & Brush is designed by French bloggers Mr. & Mrs. Clynk. The set is available in Fig, Mustard, Fake Black, or Light Gray and comes with the warning, "Caution! This object can quickly become essential"; €79 from Andrée Jardin.
Above: An attractive and easily accessible broom is from US company The Laundress, the Horsehair Broom is made in Germany and sells for $60.
Above: From dip-dye specialists Lostine in Pennsylvania (remember their colorblocked cutting boards?): all-purpose household Barn Brooms made from corn husk and wood, and available in black, "tipped," or natural for $60 each.
Above: A closer look at the trio and its variations.
Above: Another model from Andrée Jardin is the Broom Design by Mr. & Mrs. Clynk, available in two 1970s-inspired colors, hot orange or teal blue; €41 at Andrée Jardin.
Above: From Swedish company Iris Hantwerk, which employs visually impaired craftspeople, the Swedish Broom has a birch handle and palmyra fiber brush; £18.50 at Objects of Use.
Read more about my noise canceling techniques in Seeking Silence: 10 Low-Tech Strategies for Coping with Urban Noise. For more display-worthy household goods, see our roundups of wooden spoons, cutting boards, and rolling pins.


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Wings are cool. If you have a pair, you can fly, blow people away with their flaps, and generally look cool. Unfortunately, because of their size relative to the body, it makes a very good target. So if anything has wings, it has a fairly high chance of having its wings, or just one of them, damaged. Having one or both of their wings damaged might cause the flyer to never be capable of flight again. Usually doesn't refer to clipping feathers so a bird can't fly, or to Clipped Wing Angel. See also Anti-Air. This can also result in a Broken Angel.
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Best backup practices and recovering lost data.
Backup and Recovery
How can I securely erase a file from my Mac?
Episode 1080
Mike has written a novel, but he has to send in his computer for repair and is worried that even if he deletes it, it'll be recoverable. How can he be sure? Leo says to first make sure he's made at least three copies of it so it's backed up. Then he can erase the computer by using Apple's built-in "secure erase" feature. He'll have to reboot the Mac and hold down Command and R keys, and then launch Disc Utility. There's a secure erase feature in there that will write over the drive several times and remove all the data. Nobody will be able to recover that.
How can I get Windows to run faster?
Episode 1080
Eric recently doubled his RAM to 4GB, running Windows 7, and lately it's been running really slow. Leo says that often backing up data, wiping the drive and reinstalling Windows will get rid of the "cruft" that can slow down a computer. It'll also refresh the drive. If that's still leaving it slow, then it's time to get a new hard drive.
How can I recover videos off a bad SD card?
Episode 1080
Wally has a corrupted SD card and while he can get videos off it, they can't be played. Leo says that if the video file isn't complete, there's a good chance he won't be able to play it. There may be software that can rebuild the corrupted video, but what he really wants is to get every bit of the data off every sector. Leo uses Recuva by Piriform. It's very good. Then, open the files in VLC Video Player. It's the least vulnerable to file corruption issues.
Why can't I backup more than one video at a time with Carbonite?
Episode 1080
Mark is a bit frustrated that he can't automatically backup videos using Carbonite. Leo says that is by design, because videos use up a lot of bandwidth. It would kill his internet access for days, weeks, or even months just to backup videos. It's fine for documents and images, but he really needs to do the math in order to do video and then determine when he wants to do it. Leo says that's why he recommends backing up to a hard drive that he can take off site.
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How can I transfer my programs to a new computer?
Episode 1078
Sherry has to replace her XP computer. Is it possible to transfer her programs to the new computer? Leo says that moving apps really isn't doable. She can use the Microsoft settings and file assistant (Easy Transfer wizard) to move her data, but the apps really need to be installed fresh on the new computer. Leo says it's a recipe for disaster to try and transfer those. There's going to be apps she won't want to use anymore, also. Sherry should start fresh with that new computer and install the apps as she needs them.
Why did my RAID erase my data?
Episode 1078
Gene replaced a network drive on RAID 1 and when it rebuilt the RAID, it made all the drives blank! Leo says that RAID 1 (mirrored) is designed to write the same data to all drives and when one fails, it can rebuild the RAID from the other drives. Leo thinks that during the rebuild of the RAID, the drives were erased. It's not the same as partitioning and setting up, and it may not be recoverable. Leo doesn't think it's a good idea to run BIOS RAID. It's not a good choice and RAID is never a substitute for backing up. He should also make sure he replaced the correct drive.
What's wrong with Windows File utility?
Episode 1074
Tom has a computer running XP and he's having issues with the accuracy of the number of files in his folders. Leo says that it sounds like the file index is corrupted. He can rebuild the index in the control panel. Windows XP's copy utility is broken also, so Microsoft's answer to that was to offer a separate file copier called "Robocopy." He could also try refreshing the folder in the folder menu. Otherwise it's probably time to upgrade to Windows 7. He should make sure to backup his data too.
Why is Carbonite killing my laptop battery?
Episode 1074
Tom has a Carbonite account and when he runs it, it really drains the battery. Leo says that could be because that initial backup will keep going and not allow the laptop to go to sleep. But once it does, it may not be as drastic. Leo also says that the battery indicator isn't exactly accurate either. It's more a general idea and Leo thinks it gets better over time.
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How can I encrypt and backup my data?
Episode 1074Dave from
Dave is looking for a good backup solution for both business and personal. He wants to encrypt the data and back it up. Leo says that if Dave turns on encryption on the drive, that's effective. The OS has encryption: File Vault for the Mac and BitLocker for Windows. He'll have to be sure he backs up the certificate and doesn't lose it. Third party options that work include TrueCrypt.
Why can't my spotlight search work with my NAS?
Episode 1072Red from
Red just bought a Synology NAS for the office. But now, the spotlight search on his Mac doesn't work. He has to enable and activate it through the terminal command, but even after that it takes forever to index. Leo says that NAS is network attached storage and it's great for backing up data. In Red's case, it's probably that the NAS uses a different file system than the Mac. And as such, Spotlight can't index it. While the NAS looks like a local drive, it isn't. It may also be how Red has mounted the NAS. He needs to use AFP, Apple's protocol.


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With nine players missing, the odds were stacked against the Estevan Tarpon Energy Big Dogs from the beginning.
Despite getting off to a strong start, the shorthanded club lost 11-5 to the Yorkton Bulldogs on Saturday in Prairie Gold Lacrosse League action in Yorkton.
The Big Dogs (2-4-1) were without Ryan and Wayde Curzon, Ty Currie, Marshall Holzer, Kelsy Omland, Kaleb Memory, Saige Christenson, Bryceton Cote and Ryan Juhlke.
"It's tough to compete when you're that short," said Big Dogs head coach Evan Handley.
"No team can compete with missing that many players. With a full roster, that's a game we win."
Rhett Handley scored four of the Big Dogs' goals, with Ryan Frehlick adding the other marker.
The Big Dogs opened the scoring on a goal by Handley in the first minute of the game, converting on an early power play.
Frehlick scored later in the period to give Estevan a 2-0 lead, but the Bulldogs responded with five straight goals to take a 5-2 advantage after 20 minutes.
Big Dogs starter Daniel Wenham left the game in favour of Dustin Cowan just past the midway point of the second period, with the Bulldogs leading 8-3.
Handley said Josh Pryznyk, Michael Bittman and Tanner Froese were among the other standouts for Estevan.
"Our kids worked really, really hard," said Handley.
He said his team got into some penalty trouble and also struggled with poor conditions at the Yorkton venue.
"Halfway through the game, the floor was really starting to get wet and the kids were slipping and sliding. That's not what lacrosse should be played like," he said.
The Big Dogs return to the Ikon Centre, formerly known as the Lignite Miners Centre, on Friday when they host the Regina Rifles. Game time is 7 p.m. They then travel to Saskatoon on Sunday to visit the Steelers.


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Namibia is ranked 21 out of 86 in the 2012 Social Institutions and Gender Index.
The country was ranked 47 out of 102 in the 2009 Social Institutions and Gender Index.
In 2011, the Human Development Index for Namibia was 0.625, placing the country at 120 out of 187 countries. For the Gender Inequality Index Namibia received a score of 0.466, placing the country at 84 out of 146 countries with data. In 2011, the World Economic Forum ranked Namibia 32 out of 135 countries in its 2011 Global Gender Gap Report, with a score of 0.7177 where 0 represents inequality and 1 represents equality.
The Married Persons Equality Act, adopted in 1996, provides that the minimum legal age for marriage in 21 years for both men and women.[10] This is only applicable to civil marriages and not customary marriages for which there is no defined minimum age of marriage.
In 2007, the government reported that it was considering a bill to recognise customary marriages and set a minimum age of marriage.[11] Because the current laws are not completely clear about customary marriages, the government has included provisions on child marriages in the Child Care and Protection Bill. The Child Care and Protection Bill defines "marriage" to include civil and customary marriage, and required that a child must give his or her own consent and have permission from one or both parents to get married under civil or customary law.
According to the 2001 census, about 19 percent of all Namibians were married in civil marriages, compared to about 9% of people in customary marriages. Another 7 percent were living as husband and wife without entering into civil or customary marriage.[12]
Early marriage in Namibia is not as common compared to other African countries with the United Nations reporting, based on 2007 data that 5 per cent of girls between 15 and 19 years of age were married, divorced or widowed, compared to 0.4 percent of boys in the same age range. In 1960, 11 percent of girls aged between 15 and 19 were married, divorced or widowed which indicates that societal acceptance of early marriage has declined.[13]
Polygamy is permitted under customary law in Namibia. However, in 2007, the government reported it was considering a bill to regulate customary marriages.[14] If adopted, the law would provide that individuals can marry only one person at a time, regardless of the type of marriage that is involved. However, polygamous marriages under customary law that have taken place before the law is adopted would be permitted. It is only future polygamous marriages that would be prohibited.[15]
Data from the 2006-07 Demographic Health Survey indicates that 6 percent of currently married women are in a marriage with co-wives. This is a significant decrease from the 2000 Demographic Health Survey in which the proportion was double (12 percent). Interestingly, 13 percent of married women have no knowledge about the number of co-wives they have.[16]
The 1996 Married Persons Equality Act removed the husband's right to act as the sole head of the family, however this only applies to civil marriages.[17] Parental authority is now shared by both parents, and they have equal child custody rights. The requirement for equal parental authority also applies to customary marriages.[18] Parental authority and custody rights for unmarried parents are addressed in the Children's Status Act. In terms of this law, unmarried parents can agree on which parent will be the child's custodian, who is also normally the child's legal guardian. The non-custodian parent normally has an automatic right of reasonable access to the child. If the parents cannot agree, the children's court can decide this question on the basis of the child's best interests.
In November 2004, the Law Reform and Development Commission published a Divorce Bill which proposes a no-fault divorce regime which is based on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage, to replace the outdated fault-based system which currently applies.[19]
Intestate inheritance is currently governed by the Intestate Succession Ordinance 12 of 1946 and the Native Administration Proclamation 15 of 1928. Under civil marriage, the kind of property arrangement affects what is in the estate of the deceased. For spouses married in community of property, the surviving spouse is entitled to half the value of the joint estate. The other half forms the estate of the deceased spouse and is divided according to their will. If the marriage was out of community of property, then the husband and the wife kept their property separate all along. The wife would take her property, and the husband's property would become his estate.[20] In both cases, in the absence of a will, the estate devolves according to complex race-based rules in the Intestate Succession Ordinance 12 of 1946 and the Native Administration Proclamation 15 of 1928.
There is no discrimination between sons and daughters under civil marriages.[21]
Customary laws on inheritance are generally discriminatory towards women, with widows often being dispossessed of their deceased husband's property or land. The property is generally allocated to another male relative of the deceased.[22] It is reported that 'wife inheritance' is also practiced in Namibia, where widows are either forced or pressured to marry their deceased husband's brother as a condition of allowing the widow to receive any of her deceased husband's property or to remain in the home.[23] The Chronic Poverty Research Centre reports that 29.4 percent of widows inherited majority of assets after their spouses in 2006/2007.[24]
Data from the 2006-2007 Demographic Health Survey provides a snapshot of gender equality in house-hold decision making. For large household purchases, over half reported that decisions were made jointly with their husbands and 24 percent reported that decisions were made solely by their husbands. Decisions about daily household needs are primarily made by women themselves (41 percent) or jointly by husbands and wives (40 percent)
[10] CEDAW (2005) p.68 [11] CEDAW (2007) para.15 [12] Legal Assistance Centre (2005) [13] United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2008) [14] CEDAW (2007) para 15 [15] Legal Assistance Centre (2005) [16] Demographic Health Survey (2007) [17] CEDAW (2005) p.68 [18] CEDAW (2005) p.68 [19] Law Reform and Development Commission (LRDC) (2004); Legal Assistance Centre (2005) p.3 [20] FAO (n.d.) [21] UN-HABITAT (2005) p.81[22] UN-HABITAT (2005) p.85 [23] National Society for Human Rights (2006) pp.16-17 [24] Chronic Poverty Research Centre (2011) p.20
The Combating of Rape Act was introduced in 2000 in response to increasing reports of sexual violence.[25] The law prohibits rape using a broad definition of rape as an intentional commission of a sexual act under coercive circumstances. The penalty is between 5 and 15 years imprisonment for a first offence, and 10-45 years for a subsequent conviction. The penalty is between 5 and 45 years imprisonment. The law also prohibits marital rape.[26]
The Combating of Domestic Violence Act was introduced in 2003 prohibiting domestic violence.[27] The law also provides for protection orders.[28] Sexual harassment in the workplace is also prohibited by law.[29] In addition to the laws, the government has introduced public education campaigns on violence against women and children and established 13 Women and Child Protection Units to provide medical, social and legal assistance to victims.[30]
Despite the existence of these laws, the US Department of State reports that effective enforcement is hindered by a lack of police transport, poor communication between police stations, lack of expertise in dealing with child rape complaints and the withdrawal of charges by rape victims.[31] A key challenge is also the under-reporting of domestic violence and rape. The government reported in 2005 that only one in 20 rapes were reported to the police.[32] Reasons for not reporting rape include the fear of revenge or because they preferred to address the problem with the family of the rapist.[33] Domestic violence is under-reported due to the fear of reprisals or consequences for families, a lack of awareness of existing rights and laws or the fear of an unsympathetic response from the police.[34] The distance required to travel to make a report can also be a barrier for women.[35]
Violence against women and girls is widespread in Namibia.[36] A 2005 World Health Organisation study found that 36 percent of ever-partnered women reported having experienced physical or sexual violence at the hands of an intimate partner at some time in their life. Of these, 31 percent reported physical violence and 17 percent sexual violence. In the 12 months prior to the study, one in five ever-partnered women reported experiencing physical or sexual violence.[37] Around one-fifth of those women who were physically abused had not told anyone about the violence. The majority of women (62 percent) did not seek formal help if they were abused. Around on-fifth went to the police and 22 percent visited medical facilities.[38]
The 2006-2007 Demographic Health Survey also found that attitudes that accept and excuse violence against women are common.[39] One in four women aged 15-49 say that wife beating is justified if a wife neglects the children; 19 percent say it is justified if the wife goes out without informing the husband; 16 percent say it is justified if she argues with the husband; and 12 percent each say it is justified if the wife burns the food or refuses to have sex with the husband.
The percentage of women who agree with at least one reason for beating a wife does not vary by the woman's age, indicating that the attitudes are held across generations.[40]
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is practised in Namibia, but it affects only a small portion of the population.[41] There is no prevalence data available.
Limitations on women's reproductive rights also infringes upon women's physical integrity in Namibia. Namibia's Abortion and Sterilization Act makes it a crime for a woman to seek an abortion, or to terminate her own pregnancy, except in very narrow circumstances.[42] It is permitted to save a woman's life or health, in the event of rape or incest or due to foetal impairment. It is not permitted on request or on social or economic grounds.[43] The 2006-2007 Demographic and Health Survey found that overall 55 percent of married women use contraception and 53 percent use modern methods of contraception. The survey also found that 32 percent of married women had never discussed family planning with their husbands. In terms of attitudes to family planning, women are more approving of family planning, with 82 percent of married women reporting they approved of family planning while 61 percent reported that their spouses approved of family planning.[44] In 2005 the government reported that Infanticide was increasingly common and is usually committed by young women. Several factors contribute to this phenomenon including the lack of social services to help young mothers, an absence of contraception and the difficulties involved in obtaining an abortion.[45]
[25] CEDAW (2005) pp.30-31 [26] CEDAW (2005) pp.31 [27] CEDAW (2005) pp.32 [28] CEDAW (2005) pp.32 [29] US Department of State (2010) [30] WHO (2005) [31] US Department of State (2010) [32] CEDAW (2005) p.30 [33] CEDAW (2005) p.30 [34] CEDAW (2005) p.32 [35] CEDAW (2005) pp.30-33 [36] WHO (2005) [37] WHO (2005) [38] WHO (2005) [39] Demographic Health Survey (2007) [40] Demographic Health Survey (2007) [41] Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (2005) [42] CEDAW (2005) p.29 [43] United Nations Population Division (2007) [44] Demographic Health Survey (2007) [45] CEDAW (2005) p.28
Gender disaggregated data on rates of infant mortality and early childhood nutrition are not available for Namibia. Namibia has achieved gender parity in primary, secondary and tertiary education, indicating that there may be no preferential treatment of sons with respect to access to education.[46] However, the African Development Bank points out that girls may be the first to drop out of school in the event of financial constraints.[47] The division of labour between boys and girls can also be an indicator of son preference. The African Development Bank reports that girls are more likely than boys to be engaged in fetching water in rural households.[48] Whilst there is no child-specific time-use data, the African Development Bank reports that women spend on average 2 hours more than men on paid and unpaid work.[49] This suggests that daughters may experience greater time poverty then sons.
According to the Central Intelligence Agency, Namibia has a male/female sex ratio for the total population of 1.02 in 2012.[50]
There is no evidence to suggest that Namibia is a country of concern in relation to missing women.
[46] World Economic Forum (2010) p.226 [47] African Development Bank (2006) p.25 [48] African Development Bank (2006) p.21 [49] African Development Bank (2006) p.21 [50] Central Intelligence Agency (2012)
There are no legal barriers to women's access to land in Namibia. However, women's access to land is still limited due to continuing discriminatory practices and limited implementation and awareness of existing laws.[51] The National Land Policy has a specific gender provision where women are accorded the same status as men with regard to all forms of land rights.[52] The Communal Land Reform Act was introduced in 2002 to further enhance women's access to land. The law provides that women and men are equally eligible for individual rights to communal land and the treatment of widows and widowers is identical. The aim of the legislation was to change the practice of dispossessing widows of land they have cultivated.[53] The legislation also prescribes that at least four members of the 12 member Land Boards are women.[54] In a review of the legislation, the Legal Assistance Centre of Namibia reports that a major problem is that many women remain unaware of the laws and their rights. Further, traditional leaders did not necessarily have enough of an understanding of the provisions of the law to implement the laws.[55] The Legal Assistance Centre have also reported that an additional problem to women's access to land, is the ongoing gendered division of labour and a lack of technical and financial resources to farm the land.[56]
Women's access to property in Namibia is dependent of the type of marriage. The Married Person's Equality Act says that a husband and wife married in community of property must agree to sell, give away or borrow against important joint assets – such as the house, household furniture or livestock. They must also agree before taking out a loan which is secured by joint property. However, women experience discrimination in accessing property in customary marriages, where these provisions do not apply.[57] The Legal Assistance Centre reports the practice of 'property grabbing' which is where widows are dispossessed of their property following the death of their husband. The practice has particularly come to attention in the context of HIV/AIDS-related deaths.[58] There is no legal discrimination against Namibian women in relation to access to bank loans.[59] The Married Persons Equality Act specifies that a partner's consent is not required to obtain loans.[60] Despite these legal provisions, the African Development Bank reports that women are particularly disadvantaged in accessing credit as they often lack the collateral to obtain loans.[61] Whilst there is no data on women's access to commercial credit, a 2002 survey found that 44 percent of micro-financial institution clients are women. However, women accounted for only 36 percent of the loan portfolio, indicating that their loans are smaller.[62] In 2005 the government reported that the Association of Women in Business in Namibia had a membership of around 2500 women and offered training in business management as well as offering loans to women for small business.[63]
[51] Legal Assistance Centre (2008) [52] UN-HABITAT (2005) p.69 [53] CEDAW (2005) p.67 [54] Legal Assistance Centre (2008) p.15 [55] Legal Assistance Centre (2008) p.24 [56] Legal Assistance Centre (2008) [57] CEDAW (2005) p.68 [58] Legal Assistance Centre (2008) p.28 [59] CEDAW (2005) p.68 [60] CEDAW (2005) p.68 [61] African Development Bank (2006) p.16 [62] African Development Bank (2006) p.17 [63] CEDAW (2005) p.66
Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees women's freedom of movement. The 2006-2007 Demographic Health Survey shows the extent to which men in Namibia support women's right to make decisions about their movement. When asked who should make decisions about visits to a wife's family or relatives, 15 percent of married men said the wife should make the decision, 64 percent said the decision should be made jointly and 19 percent said the husband should make the decision.[64]
The US Department of State reports that the government in Namibia generally respects the right to freedom of association.[65] There is evidence to suggest that Namibia has an active women's movement with the government reporting to the United Nations in 2010 that women's civil society groups have been very effective in pushing gender equality issues forward in the general public, particularly in terms of political participation.[66]
With respect to women's participation in political life, the World Economic Forum reports that women make up only 27 per cent of Namibia's parliamentarians and 24 per cent of Ministerial positions.[67]
In addition to the non-discrimination provisions in the constitution, Namibia introduced the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act in 1998 which requires employers with more than 25 employees to prepare affirmative action plans targeting women. The legislation is monitored by the Employment Equity Commission.[68] The Labour Act and Social Security Act provides that women should be entitled to 12 weeks paid maternity leave to be paid at 100 percent of the basic wage.[69]
[64] Demographic Health Survey (2007) [65] US Department of State (2010) [66] United Nations (2010) [67] World Economic Forum (2010) p.226 [68] CEDAW (2005) p.10 [69] International Labour Organisation (2009)
Namibia's history has been marked by political struggle. Previously a German colony, Namibia was governed by the South-West Africa People's Organisation until the country won independence in 1990.[1] The country has a diverse range of ethnic groups including the Afrikaner, Baster, Caprivian, Coloured, Damara, English, German, Herero, Kavango, Nama, Owambo, San and Tswana peoples.[2] Like its neighbouring countries, Namibia has been significantly affected by HIV/AIDS.[3] The World Bank classifies Namibia as an upper middle income country.[4]
The government of Namibia has introduced a range of measures to increase gender equality including violence against women legislation, affirmative action legislation and family law. With respect to economic indicators, Namibia has achieved gender parity in primary, secondary and tertiary education enrolments.[5] However, this has not yet translated to equality in economic opportunity and political empowerment, with women continuing to fare worse than their male counterparts on labour force participation, wage equality, income, representation in senior positions and political participation.[6] Discriminatory practices, particularly in relation to family life and women's sexual rights continue to pose a challenge to achieving substantive gender equality.[7] Such practices and women's unequal position is also attributed to women's vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in NamiPoverty and unemployment are also factors contributing to women's vulnerability to HIV/AIDS.[8]
Article 10 of the Constitution of The Republic of Namibia guarantees equality before the law and the right to non-discrimination on the basis of sex.[9] Namibia ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women in 1992.
d. Poverty and unemployment are also factors contributing to women's vulnerability to HIV/AIDS.[8]
Article 10 of the Constitution of The Republic of Namibia guarantees equality before the law and the right to non-discrimination on the basis of sex.[9] Namibia ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women in 1992.
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Todd Zolecki reported on perhaps the first "significant" positive development of spring: a crisp bullpen session by Jose Contreras.
Contreras, 40, took the mound Tuesday for the first time since September elbow surgery and "did fine" and threw "very, very well," according to pitching coach Rich Dubee. Zolecki reports the Phillies are now hopeful Contreras will be ready by opening day. If so, Contreras, who appeared in only 17 games and last pitched on June 17, would likely win back the set-up job out of spring training.


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If you had to wait in long lines at the post office on Monday, you weren't alone. Monday was the busiest day of the year for mailing letters and packages.
Postal officials were expecting to handle between 750 and 800 million pieces of mail on Monday alone.
Most of the rush was shipping packages. After a weekend of shopping, a lot of people headed to their nearest post office to send gifts to family and friends.
"Our deadline dates sneak up on you," said Omaha Postmaster, Keith Reid. "So this Monday everyone got their shopping, their packages done over the weekend and wanted to get them in today. After the next couple days, then you're having to pay more of a premium to have them delivered."
Packages sent First Class by Thursday will still be delivered before Christmas. After that, Priority Mail, and then Express Mail will be the only options to get delivery by the 24th.
Don Busch has family spread around the country and was shipping some of his packages at Omaha's main post office Monday morning.
"This one is going to New Mexico," said Busch. "I'll go home and pack some more. And it will go to Colorado Springs. I'll go home and pack some more, and it will go out to northern Nebraska."
Barbara Fast stopped in to send treats to her oldest son and his family.
"They just moved out to Tennessee in July," Fast said. "So momma wanted to make sure they got something good to eat."
If you are expecting packages to be delivered to your house make sure you have a place for the mail carrier to put them that is out of sight and out of the weather, such as inside a screen door or an enclosed porch.
If your home doesn't have that, you might want to consider some sort of drop box or container placed somewhere around the outside of the house where packages can be placed. Just discuss it with your mail carrier first.
If the mail carrier is unable to find a safe place to put the package, he or she will leave a notification slip that must be taken to the post office for pickup.


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Saturday, 13 March 2010
we've made it. we've made the impossible possible and finished the exhibition catalogue in time. i don't think i'm ever going to touch a project like that with a barge pole in the future though. too many nights in the studio that ended between one and five a.m. - starting again late morning the same day. i think we ended up floating in a rather worryingly weird space/time continuum.
so now i'm going to sleep. zzz.
14 comments:
- la ninja said...
ah, the theory of relativity coming up for the second time today :)
felices sueños zzzzzz
- 13 March 2010 16:35
- trinsch said...
sleep well. and you might not want to do it again, but it sounds strangely intriguing to me, working collectively on something great day and night. but maybe you need to be there ;)
- 13 March 2010 17:50
- \@-@/ said...
hi miss kristina! thanks for dropping by my blog. i have always thought you were part of my daily blog roll all this time! i like your blog a lot so i'm gonna add you in my dailies if it's okay with you!
- 13 March 2010 22:45
- Mandy said...
I,m sure the outcome will be worth it, hope you get to have a bit of sleep and relaxation time, sounds like you deserve it !!!!!
- 14 March 2010 00:10
- Marion said...
try torelax as much as you can.
i'm glad it's over !
- 14 March 2010 10:44
- elisvermeulen said...
Congratulations and sleep well.
- 14 March 2010 12:02
- outi said...
oh wow, so good night and sweet dreams Kristina!
- 14 March 2010 13:23
- Polly said...
well deserved sleep indeed! and well done on finishing this project, sounds like you really deserve a break. on a tropical island where the sun shines and noone tells you to get up before ten
- 14 March 2010 19:29
- l i s e said...
sleep tight and well
- 14 March 2010 21:44
- Maria said...
sounds like you really deserve a good beauty sleep!
- 14 March 2010 21:55
- Ulrika said...
sweet dreams Kristina!
- 14 March 2010 22:40
- Hannah Sadie said...
get some rest and don't set the alarm! that photo makes me feel so peaceful...
- 15 March 2010 04:39
- Cabrizette said...
Bravo Kristina !!! Now have a good sleep ; )
- 15 March 2010 10:27
- Elisabelle said...
This photo is dreamy!
Take care:)
- 15 March 2010 15:19


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Microsoft's Kin One and Two are Back at Verizon
As announced in a leaked Verizon road map a few days ago, Microsoft's Kin One and Kin Two are back in Verizon's inventory. Kin One now costs $119.99 or $19.99 with a two-year contract while the larger, more powerful Kin Two will set you back $219.99 or $49.99 with a two-year contract. The Kin Two is also subject to Verizon's "buy one, get up to 3 select phones free" promotion, again with a two-year activation per phone.


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First edition album (Belgium) published in 1949.
Following the kidnapping of Professor Calculus in The Seven Crystal Balls, Tintin and his trusty companions, Captain Haddock and Snowy, travel to Peru. With the help of a young local named Zorrino, the three follow Calculus's trail through Andean villages and over snow-capped mountains, dodging the dangers of the Amazon rain forest before managing to find the Temple of the Sun.
Despite their good intentions, the heroes of the story are taken as villains by the hidden Incan civilization they discover. Unfortunately, the Incas have an extremely unpleasant way of dealing with people who disturb their esoteric rituals: they burn them on fires started with the rays of the sun! How will Tintin and Captain Haddock escape?
Following The Seven Crystal Balls, this episode invites us to discover the Incan empire, which perished in the sixteenth century under the Spanish conquest led by Francisco Pizarro. Hergé brings us a colorful and exotic adventure, full of beautiful images of Peru's wildlife and jungles. The album also gives us a convincing and fascinating picture of the Incas, including their ritual ceremonies, clothing, chants, funeral rites and architecture.Back to Top
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