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Graduation from Mokpo Commercial High School
Graduate School of Business Administration, Korea University, Seoul
Graduate School of Business Administration, Kyung Hee University, Seoul
Graduate Program in Economics, Kyung Hee University, Seoul
Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Honorary Doctorate of Political Science, Diplomatic Academy of the Foreign Ministry of Russia, Moscow
Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
Mar. 1944
Begins a career in a Mokpo shipping company
Aug. 1945
After the Liberation on August 15, joins the Korea Restoration Preparation Committee led by Yeo Un-hyeong; withdraws when the Committee becomes left-leaning
Apr. 1946
Joins the Mokpo Chapter of the New Democratic Party (NDP); leaves after detecting its left-wing tendency
Apr. 9,1946
Marries Cha Yong-ae, who later gives birth to two sons Hong-il and Hong-eop
October 1948
Takes the position of CEO at Mokpo Daily, which he retains until October 1950
June 1950
The Korean War breaks out during his business trip to Seoul; returns to Mokop on foot
Sept. 1950 Detained by the communist army but escapes moments before execution by shooting
Mar. 1951
Installed as CEO of Heungguk Shipping Co., President of the Jeollanam-do Shipping Association, and a Trustee at the Korean Shipbuilders' Association
May 13, 1961
Elected to the 5th National Assembly in a by-election after three unsuccessful attempts; fails to be sworn in due to the May 16 Military Coup that dissolved the Assembly
May 1962
Marries Lee Hee-ho, who later gives birth to their last son Hong-geol
Jul. 1962
Arrested on the charge of "anti-revolution"
Jul. 1963
Participates in the rebuilding of the Democratic Party; becomes the Party's spokesperson
Nov. 1963
Elected to the 6th National Assembly; becomes spokesperson of the Democratic Party
Apr. 1964
Delivers a 5 hour and 19 minute-long filibuster speech in order to stall the approval on the unlawful arrest of rep. Kim Jun-yeon
May 1965
Named spokesperson of the People's Party
Aug. 1966
Chairs the Policy Committee and sits on the Political Affairs Committee of the People's Party
Jan. 24, 1970
Enters the NDP nomination race
Sep. 29, 1970
Elected as NDP candidate for the 7th presidential election
Oct. 16, 1970
Proposes a peace guarantee by the US, the USSR, China and Japan; inter-Korean exchanges for non-political purposes; a reunification theory; and the abolition of reserve forces
Nov. 13, 1970
Publishes My Goals in the 1970's in Korean
Feb. 1971
Meets political leaders in the US including Senator Edward Kennedy and Chairman Fulbright of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; visits Japan on way back
Apr. 18, 1971
Campaign rally in Jangchungdan Park
Apr. 27, 1971
Wins 46% of the votes cast in the 7th presidential election, barely losing to Park Chung-hee
May 24, 1971
Injured in a suspicious car accident at Muan, Jeollanam-do, during a campaign tour for NDP candidates of the 8th general election
May 25, 1971
Elected to the 8th National Assembly
Dec. 1971
Publishes Mass?Participatory Economy (in Korean)
Jul. 13, 1972
Proposes two Korea's joint-entry into the UN at a foreign press conference after the July 4th South-North Joint Statement
Oct. 13, 1972
The Korean Constitution suspended by Park's military regime in the so-called Yusin, or reform, measures; the intended brief stay in Tokyo for medical treatment turns into the beginning of an exile
Oct. 18, 1972
Issues the first anti-Yusin statement in Tokyo
Nov. 1972
Calls for the nullification of the referendum on the illegally revised Yusin Constitution in Washington
1973 Continues protests against Yusin measures in the US and Japan through the local press and Korean communities
Aug. 8, 1973
Abducted in a Tokyo hotel and nearly downed by Korean CIA agents
Aug.13, 1973
Placed under house arrest at Donggyo-dong residence; barred from any political activities
Aug. 22, 1974
Supports reform-minded Kim Young-sam in his bid to become the party leader at NDP national convention
Nov. 27, 1974
Joins, though still under house arrest, the National Conference for Democracy Restoration, a central force for anti-dictatorship struggle
1975 Sentenced to one-year of imprisonment on charges of election law violation (with regard to the 1963 presidential election)
Mar. 1, 1976
Leads the March 1st Declaration for Democratization along with other dissidents including Yun Bo-seon, Jeong Il-hyeong, Ham Seok-heon and Mun Ik-hwan; arrested for breach of Emergency Executive Order No. 9; sentenced to 8 years of imprisonment in trial court
Mar. 23, 1977
Sentence commuted by the Supreme Court to 5 years in prison and suspension of rights to hold office for 5 years
May 7, 1977
Stages a hunger strike while serving time in Jinju Penitentiary in protest against restrictions on visitation
Oct. 31, 1977
Visited by Cardinal Kim Su-hwan
Dec. 22, 1977
Transferred to Seoul National University Hospital
Sept. 6, 1978
Stages a hunger protest against even stricter restrictions on visitation, window views, communications and exercise in the hospital cell
Dec. 27, 1978
Released from jail after two years and nine months following suspension of sentence; placed immediately under indefinite house arrest
Apr. 4, 1979
Spearheads the organization of the National Coalition for Democratization and Reunification along with Yun Bo-seon, Ham Seok-heon and Mun Ik-hwan; co-chairs the Coalition in its struggle against dictatorship; arrested three times
Dec. 8, 1979
Released from house arrest after President Park's assassination and the subsequent repeal of Emergency Executive Order No. 9
Feb. 29, 1980
Pardoned and reinstated
Mar. 1980
Addresses a crowd at YWCA for the first time in nine years; tours the nation delivering political lectures on the invitation of universities
May 13, 1980
Issues a statement voicing concerns over student demonstration becoming increasingly violent
May 16, 1980
Holds a joint press-conference with NDP leader Kim Young-sam to propose six stabilization measures (including lifting of martial law, release of political prisoners)
May 17, 1980
Full martial law imposed nation-wide; arrested by the Martial Law Command led by Major General Chun Doo-hwan on fabricated charges of treason; Gwangju Democratization Movement breaks out
Sept. 17, 1980
Sentenced to death by a court martial
Dec. 4, 1980
Ruling upheld by the appellate court 1981 Conferred the Bruno-Kreisky Human Rights Award, Austria
Jan. 23, 1981
Sentence remitted to life imprisonment due to international pressure
Mar. 2, 1982
Prison term reduced to 20 years
Dec. 16, 1982
Transferred to Seoul National University Hospital
Dec. 23, 1982
Sentence suspended after 2 years and 7 months; leaves for the US for medical treatment
Jan. 8, 1983
Settles in Alexandria, Virginia with family
Jan. 31, 1983
Opines on the democracy and human rights situation of Korea in an interview with Newsweek
Feb. 1983
Continues to have interviews with the US press and media; participates in events hosted by Korean communities; establishes the Korean Institute for Human Rights in Washington, D.C.; leads US-based campaigns for Korea's democratization; presents lectures on the invitation of American academia, religious and social groups
May 16, 1983
Awarded a Doctor of Law, honoris causa, by Emory University, Atlanta
Jun. 1983
Rallies support from Washington and New York for Kim Young-sam's hunger strike against Chun Doo-hwan regime's suppression of political freedom
Sept. 1983
Visiting fellow at the Center for International Affairs, Harvard University
Jan. 1984
Advisor to the International Council, Union Theological Seminary, NY; Advisor to the International Committee for the Relief of Victims of Tortures, Minneapolis
Dec. 1984
Sends a letter to President Chun Doo-hwan containing intention of return to Korea
Feb. 8, 1985
Returns to Korea after 2 years and 3 months of exile amid much concern over safety; arrested at Kimpo Airport and immediately put under house arrest; spurs the advance of opposition parties including the incipient New Korea Democratic Party (NKDP) in the Feb. 12 general election
Mar. 6, 1985
Restrictions on political activities lifted (for 16 people including Kim Dae-jung, Kim Young-sam, Kim Jong-pil); still barred from politics with amnesty and restoration of civil rights left unaccomplished
Mar. 18, 1985
Agrees to consolidate opposition forces and co-chair the Council for the Promotion of Democracy (CPD) with Kim Young-sam
Jun. 17, 1985
Issues a joint statement with Kim Young-sam calling for democratization
Nov. 1985 The English translation of Mass-Participatory Economy and Conscience in Action published
Feb. 12, 1986
A million signature campaign for direct presidential election initiated by NKDP and CPD
Jul. 1986
Nominated to the position of Permanent Advisor of NKDP but thwarted by the authorities
Nov. 15, 1986
Reveals the intention of not running for the presidency on the condition that President Chun voluntarily accepts direct election
Apr. 8, 1987
Launches a new Reunification Democratic Party (RDP) together with Kim Young-sam
Apr. 10, 1987
Placed under house arrest (no visitors allowed, 12 sentry boxes and a surveillance house built around the residence)
Jun. 25, 1987
Released from house arrest
Jul. 9, 1987
Pardoned and civil rights restored (with regard to the KDJ treason case in 1980)
Sept. 8, 1987
Visits Gwangju after 17 years and pays respect to victims of May 18th Democratic Movement buried in Mangweol-dong Cemetery (now May 18th Memorial Park); visits hometown Mokpo and Hauido Island after 28 years
Oct. 1987
Announces running for the 13th presidential election with the support and endorsement of representatives from various sectors
Oct. 27, 1987
Conferred George Meany Human Rights Awards of AFL-CIO, US
Nov. 12, 1987
Founds the Party for Peace and Democracy (PPD); elected Party President and candidate for the 13th presidential election
Dec. 16, 1987
Loses the election to Roh Tae-woo
Apr. 26, 1988
Elected to the 13th National Assembly; PPD becomes the first ever opposition party to hold a majority in the Assembly
May 18, 1988
Meeting of three opposition party leaders produces 5 points of agreement with regard to investigations into corruption cases of the 5th Republic and the massacre during the May 18th Gwangju Democratic Movement
Nov. 18, 1988
Testifies before the special parliamentary hearing on Gwangju massacre; establishes the fact that the KDJ treason case was fabricated by the military regime of Chun in a bid to seize power
Aug. 3, 1989
Indicted with regard to Rep. Seo Gyeong-won's visit to North Korea; case dropped
Jan. 8, 1990
Stages a hunger strike demanding four items including decentralized state administration
Jan. 23, 1990
Launches a campaign against Roh Tae-woo, Kim Young-sam and Kim Jong-pil's scheme to merge three main parties into one gigantic ruling party
Jul. 27, 1990
Elected as Party President at PPD national convention
Oct. 8, 1990
Holds a hunger strike for 13 days demanding decentralized state administration and dissolution of the Army Security Command; transferred to Sinchon Severance Hospital
Apr. 9, 1991
PPD recruits leading dissident figures such as Lee Wu-jeong into PPD and re-launches as New Democratic Union Party (NDUP)
Sept. 10, 1991
NDUP merges with the Democratic Party led by Lee Gi-taek
Mar. 24, 1992
Elected to the 14th National Assembly
May 25, 1992
Nominated as candidate for the 14th President of the ROK by the Democratic Party
Sept. 1992
Honorary Doctorate in Political Science, Diplomatic Academy of the Foreign Ministry of Russia, Moscow
Dec. 18, 1992
Loses the presidential election to Kim Young-sam
Dec. 19, 1992
Announces retirement from politics
Jan. 26, 1993
Visiting Fellow, Clare Hall, University of Cambridge, UK
Jul. 1993
Returns to Korea
Dec. 1993
A New Beginning (Korean version) published
Jan. 1994
Establishes the Kim Dae-jung Peace Foundation for the Asia-Pacific Region
May 1994
Proposes a package deal and former US President Carter's visit to North Korea as a special envoy for the resolution of the nuclear issue during an address "My Suggestions for U.S.-Asian Policies" at the National Press Club, USA
Sept. 1994
Addresses the Heritage Foundation and puts forward the Sunshine Policy
Dec. 1994
Forum of Democratic Leaders in the Asia-Pacific (FDL-AP) founded; takes the position of Resident Co-president
Jul. 1995
Returns to politics
Sept. 1995
Inaugurates the National Congress for New Politics (NCNP)
May 1997
Nominated as NCNP's presidential candidate
Dec. 1997
Elected the 15th President of the ROK defeating Lee Hoi-chang and Lee In-je
Feb. 25, 1998
Inaugurated as the 15th President of the Republic of Korea
Jun. 1998
Presented the International Human Rights Award of the International League for Human Rights
Jul. 1999
Awarded the Philadelphia Liberty Medal by the Philadelphia Foundation, Pennsylvania
Jan. 2000
President, Millennium Democratic Party
Jun. 2000
Holds an inter-Korean summit for the first time in 55 years of division; announces the South-North Joint Declaration
Dec. 2000
Awarded the 2000 Nobel Peace Prize
Feb. 24, 2003
Leaves office
Aug. 8, 2003
Conferred the Manhae Peace Award, Korea
Nov. 3, 2003
Dedication of the Kim Dae-jung Presidential Library and museum
Dec. 9, 2003
Decorated with the Bernardo O'Higgins Great Cross of Chile
Dec. 15, 2003
Conferred the Award for an Outstanding Contribution of the Chunsa Na Un-gyu Film Festival in recognition of policies for film industry promotion
Jan. 29, 2004
Acquitted in the re-trial of the Kim Dae-jung treason case
May 10-19, 2004 Tours France, Norway and Switzerland; addresses the OECD, the Nobel Committee and WHO
Jun. 15, 2004
Delivers a special address at the International Conference to Commemorate the 4th Anniversary of the June 15th South-North Joint Declaration represented by both Koreas
Jun. 29, 2004
Visits China and holds talks with Chairman Jiang Zemin
Nov. 6-14, 2004 Visits Sweden and Rome; holds talks with Swedish Prime Minister Goran Persson and Italian President Carlo Ciampi; presents a speech at the 5th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates (Rome, Italy)
Dec. 2004
Visits Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; delivers a special address at the 2nd East Asia Forum
Dec. 2004
The 21st Century and the Korean People, a selection of speeches and interviews, published in the Korean, English and Japanese languages


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Day 5: Monday, Salalah
Salalah, on Oman's southern coast -- and the country's second largest town -- felt very much like a dusty outpost from a U.S. country western flick. Like Muscat, it's ringed by the sea and by rocky mountains that frame the town and its remote-feeling countryside. Like Muscat, the Sultan of Oman has a palace here. But there are few other similarities between the two.
The most significant thing about Salalah, aside from the fact that it's been the world's major producer of frankincense for the last few centuries, is that it actually rains here! In fact, the season of the monsoon (from June 21 - September 21, according to our guide) is its major tourist draw! Everything turns green during the Khareef season, which was hard to imagine on this dusty, arid day. And it stays green until about December, so folks calling here on autumn
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Salalah is also the country's biggest cargo port, and
docked on the edges of the industrial area, next to a handful of wooden dhows that had arrived from places like Somalia and were stocking up on supplies to take back home. For independent-minded travelers there was a free shuttle to the port's gate, where taxis were clustered, but I honestly don't recommend touring on your own. It's not a safety issue; rather, just as with Muscat, there's isn't one major center in which attractions are clustered.
A quick note: Beaches are beautiful in and around Salalah but beware -- the surf is pretty rough 'n' tumble. There's one exception to my earlier advice about heading off on your own: You can take a taxi to the Hilton, have lunch and hang out on the hotel's beach. The ship offered its own three-hour beach trip there. We checked it out -- if a beach stop is really important to you, then go for it. Otherwise, it's just a Hilton.
We arranged for a private, half-day tour of the area, but at every stop we pulled up behind a Europa motorcoach -- so we didn't see anything out of the ordinary. Well, with one exception. Our guide took us "off road" in a dusty, desert-y field to show us a tree. Yes, a frankincense tree. This part of Oman is located on the frankincense trail -- which, you may recall, was one of the world's most prized luxuries some 4,000 years ago. Indeed, Christian belief has it that the three wise men who headed to Bethlehem to worship the baby Jesus bore gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Frankincense is an aromatic resin from gnarly trees and was pretty much the only attraction on this otherwise deserted patch of dust (well, it's also home to a shooting range for members of the Oman Army, but fortunately it wasn't in use at the time). The resin, still to this day harvested from this group of 20 trees and others located elsewhere on the Arabian peninsula, was used as an antidote to hemlock and to cure ulcers, nausea and fevers. Today it's principally used in the manufacturing of incense.
The centerpiece of Salalah's old town, beyond the Sultan's less whimsical "vacation" palace, is the Al-Husn Souq. While it lacks the history and moldering ambience of its counterpart in Muscat (and is, by and large, an all-outdoor establishment), what was interesting in this ring of small shops and booths was that women were the predominant sales people. Here they sold incense and perfumes (men still hawked the presumably more prestigious scarves), and the females were less inclined to hard sell, which we appreciated. Other items to buy include silver, spices and daggers.
We met one exotic Omani woman, riffling through her bowl of frankincense, who told us through our guide that she reflected heritages of Africa and of Oman. She's usually more interested in selling frankincense than in consorting with tourists, but business seemed slow today. To our polite request to take her photograph, she responded, grinning wickedly, that she'd only acquiesce for 3 rials -- about $8. She was had such an interesting face that we were happy to.
New Salalah is the more prosperous and more bustling part of the area, and here's where you'll find four- to five-story "high rise" headquarters for places like banks. The most interesting spot in town is the lobby of the Cultural Centre, which features a fascinating photo gallery depicting the adventurer Wilfred Thesiger's journey through Oman in the 1940's.
In a tour that was rather robotic, our guide, who spoke excellent English by the way (he'd learned it in Arkansas!), next took us to Job's Tomb. A 30-kilometer drive uphill, the tomb of the Prophet Job is housed in a basic structure. Women were required to don head scarves (throughout the entire trip I just carried mine everywhere because you just never knew) and we all took off our shoes. Prayer rugs surrounded the long tomb (the man was tall!) and occasionally, an Arabic man would come in to pray. Frankincense was burned.
Outside, the views over the Salalah plain and down to the sea were amazing (and I can only imagine how Wizard-of-Oz glittering they would be after the monsoons). Really, the most intriguing thing was to see signs on the road that outlined "camel crossings" -- and, indeed, camels were constantly plodding across the two-lane highways without a care in the world. At one point, we ran into a couple of camels with their babies. At another, a camel stood in the middle of the road, looking down his nose at us as if to say "we were here first; cars can wait." And we did!
Our last major foray was to the Cliffs, clear on the other side of Salalah. It's the kind of "attraction" you often find in places that don't have too many sightseeing options -- a huge rock out of which waves had carved a cave -- but after the dryness of the desert plains the turquoise and emerald hues were pleasant to see. The water was ferocious! The Big Sur-like mountain range that ran along one side of the sea coast boosted a handful of spots, from minimal to significant, where the force of the waves, over thousands of years, had cut holes into the rock.
Back onboard at lunchtime, we immediately headed up to the Lido for a casual lunch (after days of Indian and Arabian food I was craving a cheeseburger). For the first time the ship seemed crowded, with what amounted to nearly all the passengers trying to get lunch at the same time. One major plus about Europa is that all the restaurants -- even the alternative Italian and Asian -- are open for lunch as well as dinner. We headed down to Deck 5, and the restaurants there were all pretty quiet.
One oddity about this ship is that they won't pour water from the tap. Bottles of still and sparkling are offered at lunch and dinner, but ask for a simple glass of water and you'll be brought an Evian -- and then charged 2.20 euros for it.
Tonight, the Lido featured a fabulous tapas-like dinner with lots of small plates. And one nice touch was that the maitre d' took it upon himself to find us a couple with which to dine. The elderly folks, Portuguese academics, were full of fascinating stories about their world travels, and we had a lively evening.
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Commander Dresden is a native of Bloomingdale, MI and a 1996 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He was designated a naval aviator in July 1999.
Dresden's sea tours include various jobs in Sea Control Squadron 24, Strike Fighter Squadron 195 as part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) in Japan and Strike Fighter Squadron 37 onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) respectively.
Ashore, Dresden served as the Chairman, Military Committee Maritime Standardization Board and Senior Staff Officer of the Naval Branch, NATO Standardization Agency, NATO Headquarters. While serving here, Dresden earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland.
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LONDON, Feb 27, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- 27 February, 2013 AVIVA ANNOUNCES SALE OF RUSSIAN LIFE AND PENSIONS OPERATIONS Aviva plc ("Aviva") today announces the sale of Aviva Russia to Blagosostoyanie, a non-state pension fund in Russia, for a consideration of EUR35 million. The consideration is payable in cash and represents a modest premium to IFRS book value. This transaction is consistent with Aviva's strategy to narrow the Group's focus to businesses and markets where Aviva has leadership positions.
The transaction, which is subject to the approval of the Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation, is expected to complete in the first half of 2013.
Mark Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of Aviva plc, said:"We are pleased to have agreed the sale of our life and pensions operations in Russia to Blagosostoyanie. This transaction builds on the progress we have made to narrow Aviva's focus." -ends- Enquiries: Media Nigel Prideaux +44 (0)20 7662 0215 Andrew Reid +44 (0)20 7662 3131 Analysts Charles Barrows +44 (0)20 7662 8115 David Elliot +44 (0)20 7662 8048 Notes to editors: About Aviva * Aviva provides 43 million customers with insurance, savings and investment products.
* We are the UK's largest insurer and one of Europe's leading providers of life and general insurance.
* We combine strong life insurance, general insurance and asset management businesses under one powerful brand.
* We are committed to serving our customers well in order to build a stronger, sustainable business, which makes a positive contribution to society, and for which our people are proud to work.
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About Aviva in Russia * Aviva Russia was established in 2005 focused on the life and pensions market.
About Blagosostoyanie * Headquartered in Moscow, Blagosostoyanie has been operating in Russia for over 17 years and is currently one of the largest non-state pension funds in the country.
* Blagosostoyanie's core activities include non-state pension coverage and compulsory pension insurance. Blagosostoyanie's mission is to assist its clients in maintaining financial independence after retirement through pension savings management.
* As of September 2012, Blagosostoyanie's total assets are approximately EUR6.5 billion, including approximately EUR4.2 billion of pension reserves and EUR1.9 billion of pension savings. Blagosostoyanie serves over 2.8 million individual customers.
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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. nonfarm payrolls declined for the 25th time in the past 26 months, falling by 36,000 in February to a seasonally adjusted 129.5 million, the Labor Department estimated Friday.
The nation's jobless rate was steady at 9.7% as the number of people employed rose by 308,000, according to the household survey.
Severe snowstorms during the survey week may have depressed the payroll count, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics said it could not quantify the impact. Read the full report on the Labor Department website.
Ahead of the report, economists cautioned against reading too much into the data, in light of the likely impact of the storms. It'll take until April before a clean count can be given.
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The number of people with jobs who said they couldn't work because of bad weather rose to 1.03 million, the highest since the Blizzard of 1996. The average for February is about 290,000.
Total hours worked fell by a seasonally adjusted 0.6%, likely due to weather-related shutdowns.
Some analysts said the labor market remained weak, with or without the storms. "What we see in this report is essentially a job market on pause," said Heidi Shierholz, an economist for the Economic Policy Institute in Washington. "The pace of decline has slowed dramatically, but jobs are not being created to put this country's nearly 15 million unemployed back to work."
Job losses in February were concentrated in construction, schools, transportation, insurance and publishing. Manufacturing job rolls rose by 1,000, the second increase in a row, according to a survey of businesses.
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Vladimir Popov is an Interregional Adviser in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations and professor emeritus at the New Economic School in Moscow. He is also professor at the Graduate School of International Business at the Russian Presidential Academy of the National Economy and Public Administration in Moscow, and an adjunct research professor at the Institute of European and Russian Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa. He has written
extensively on various issues of the economics of development and transition. He is the author and editor of 11 books and numerous articles that have been published in the Journal of Comparative Economics, Comparative Economic Studies, World Development, Post Communist Economies, New Left Review, and other academic journals, as well as many essays in the media. His works have been published in Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.
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how promoting economic growth requires custom fitting of policies to a countrys stage of development, political institutions, and historical legacies. This book, in non-technical terms, points the way to a new and more productive approach to economic development." - Jack A. Goldstone, Hazel Professor of Public Policy, George Mason University
"In a wide historical sweep, Vladimir Popov charts the rise of the West after the first Industrial Revolution, the apparently successful but ultimately failed development challenge launched by the Soviet model, and the current rise of China. He emphasizes the role of indigenous institutions in fostering economic growth and the
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Soldering with a propane torch is the easiest way to join copper and brass. You can even use solder to join copper or brass to stainless steel, you just need the proper flux. But there are a couple tips to keep in mind to make it work right the first time:
Brazing is like soldering but it is done at higher temperatures and is applicable to more metals. It can readily join stainless steel to itself, and is an alternative to welding. The recommended filler rod for brewing service is AWS type BAg-5, and its temperature range 1370-1550°F (743-843°C). While brazing can provide a stronger joint, the high brazing temperatures can be bad for stainless steel. At those temperatures, carbon in the stainless steel can form chromium carbides which takes the chromium out of solution, making the steel non-stainless near the joint. This area is prone to rust and cracking after it is in service. The problem cannot be fixed by re-passivation so it is best to avoid excessively heating the parts during the braze and keep the total time at temperature to four minutes or less. Propane torches are usually not adequate for brazing. You will need to use MAPP gas or acetylene.
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Romero Osby sat in a black chair with a stern face, as his teammates surrounding him seemed to sink back in the gray cubbyholes of their lockers at Kansas City's Sprint Center.
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Osby was prepared to answer the questions of Oklahoma's loss to Iowa State in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Championship on Wednesday. What happened? Why did it happen?
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Pensioners thrown drawdown lifeline may face long wait to rescue battered incomes
Hundreds of thousands of retired savers surviving on the income from stockmarket pensions are to be thrown a lifeline, but those already hit will be stuck with lower payouts for up to a year.
Pensioners who keep their retirement funds invested and draw on them have suffered devastating cuts to their spending money over the past 18 months due to a government clampdown and rock-bottom payouts.
The income for a 65-year-old man with a £100,000 pension has plummeted from £9,240 year in 2007 to just £5,340 today.
Lifeline: The Chancellor has promised a U-turn on a cut to the amount people can take from stockmarket pensions
Every month another 10,000 people are clobbered because the amount you can scoop out of these so-called income drawdown policies is reviewed every few years.
Money Mail has been flooded with letters from pensioners forced to put holidays on hold, borrow from their children or even sell their homes to make ends meet. Now they've been given a glimmer of hope.
Last week the Chancellor promised a U-turn on a cut to the amount savers can take from income drawdown. This will boost payouts for those approaching retirement by a fifth.
However, the thousands already suffering will be forced to wait up to 12 months - and even then some will only get a tiny boost.
Income drawdown is popular with middle-class savers because it allows you to dip into your pension without handing the whole pot to an insurance company.
The amount you can withdraw is capped to stop the pot draining away too quickly.
Until last year, the limit was 120 per cent of the rate on a comparable annuity - an insurance that turns a pension into a yearly payment for life.So if a standard annuity paid £5,000 a year, drawdown savers received £6,000. The cap was cut to 100 per cent in April 2011 over worries savers were running out of cash. Yet at the same time annuity rates have crashed.
To ease the pain, the government is reinstating the 120 per cent rate. However, beleaguered pensioners face an agonising wait to rescue their pension. The new rules are to be included in next year's Finance Bill, which is made law in July - a whole seven months away.
There will be a consultation to see whether those already affected can be helped earlier.
Adrian Boulding, head of pensions at Legal & General, says: 'The situation is now so grievous that we'll be telling HM Revenue & Customs to get the changes made as soon as humanly possible.
'We hope they will be backdated to January 2013 to help the many who've seen their fund rise in value, but the income from it crash.'
Pensioners will face a second painful wait once the rules are introduced. Normally, drawdown income is only changed once every three years as part of a compulsory review. For the over 75s it is once a year.
It is possible for the under 75s to review their payouts with an adviser or provider once a year - but only on the anniversary of your last one.
Martin Tilley, director of drawdown specialist Dentons, says: 'We expect pensioners will be told that 120 per cent rates will be used from their next review, following the change to legislation.'
It would leave pensioners whose incomes are cut this month living on the lower payouts until December 2013 at the earliest.
Reviews are usually free but can cost up to £200 - plus adviser fees - if you have money in complex investments such as commercial property.
Even after the rules change, some savers will only be a few pounds better off because payouts on annuities have crashed to record lows.
For example, a 65-year-old man with a £100,000 pension pot who had a review in May 2011 had his income set at £6,800 a year.
If the drawdown rules change before April 2013, he could call an emergency meeting with his adviser.
But his income would fall to £6,600 unless annuity rates improve in the meantime, according calculations by pension firm AJ Bell.
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July 10, 2013
MIPIM Asia 2013: first glipmse at conference programme!
This fall, leaders will be meeting up in Asia to discuss "Real Estate in Asia: have we reached a turning point." Come and discover who is scheduled to be there and how you can participate!
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - For much of his hour-long visit with the family of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Connecticut school shootings, Victor Cruz talked about football, life and young Jack, the child who idolized him.
Tears were shed. Feelings were shared. Cleats and gloves worn by Cruz to honor Jack Pinto at Sunday's game against Atlanta were given to his family.
The New York Giants wide receiver somberly recounted Wednesday his meeting with Pinto's parents and brother in Newtown, Conn.
He struggled in his retelling only when asked about the family's decision to bury the child in the receiver's No. 80 Giants jersey. The father of an infant girl, Cruz stopped for a moment, and his eyes became watery.
"You never go through some circumstances like this and circumstances where a kid faces or a family faces something of this magnitude at their school," Cruz said. "This definitely was the toughest by far."
Jack Pinto was buried on Monday and Cruz telephoned the family to ask whether he could visit them Tuesday.
The family disclosed after Friday's massacre that Cruz was Jack's favorite player. The boy was one of 20 first-graders and six adults killed in the shootings at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Cruz drove to Newtown with his girlfriend, Elaina Watley, and their daughter, Kennedy.
"I had no expectations. I was a little nervous," Cruz said. "I just didn't know how I was going to be received. You never know when they are going through something like that. You never know how it is going to go down."
Seeing the family outside the home along with some local children made Cruz feel better.
"They were still pretty emotional, crying and stuff like that," Cruz said. "I saw how affected they were by just my presence alone. I got out and gave them the cleats and the gloves and they appreciated it. The older brother (Ben) was still emotional, so I gave them to him."
Cruz had written "Jack Pinto, My Hero" and "R.I.P. Jack Pinto" on his cleats before the Giants' loss to the Falcons Sunday in Atlanta.
The 26-year-old player best known for his salsa dances after touchdowns, signed autographs for the children before heading inside.
"I didn't want to go in there and make a speech," Cruz said. "I just wanted to go and spend some time with them and be someone they could talk to, and be someone they can vent to, talk about how much of a fans they are of the team, or different times they watched the Super Bowl."
Cruz spent that part of the visit sitting in the chair where Jack's father, Dean, sat when he watched the Giants' Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots in February.


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The Broncos will activate running back C.J. Anderson to play against the Redskins on Sunday
By Mike Klis
If the Broncos didn't give C.J. Anderson a look this week, when would they?
The undrafted rookie running back from the University of California will be activated on the Broncos' 46-man game roster for the game Sunday against Mike Shanahan's Washington Redskins, according to multiple NFL sources.
Anderson is expected to take the game-day roster spot of Ronnie Hillman, who fumbled at Indianapolis' 2-yard line late in the fourth quarter last Sunday to kill the Broncos' chances of completing a comeback.
The Broncos' running game through seven games has pretty much been Knowshon Moreno and little else, as Hillman and rookie Montee Ball have each had fumble problems.
Anderson at 5-foot-8, 224 pounds is the heaviest of the Broncos' running backs and may be able to help on those third-and-1 plays that Moreno failed to pick up twice last week at Indy.
Anderson had a terrific performance in the Broncos' preseason opener at San Francisco, rushing for 69 yards on 15 carries. But he suffered a sprained MCL knee injury a couple days later during a training-camp practice.
He was cleared to practice several weeks ago.
Anderson sent this tweet this afternoon: "Jus wana thank God 4 this opportunity 2 play and help my team win #BamBam ima play my game stay true 2 my self and thank the fans lets eat
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Gorgui Dieng is tearing up the FIBA World Cup
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All summer long, any spotlight shining near Target Center has focused mostly on Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett, Thaddeus Young and Zach LaVine - the newest faces in the wake of the Kevin Love trade.
Ricky Rubio has also received attention, as he'll need to step up his contributions and help form chemistry among this revamped roster.
But maybe people should be talking more about Gorgui Dieng, who is apparently tearing up the FIBA World Cup for Team Senegal.
Dieng dropped 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a 77-75 upset win over Croatia early Monday morning, pushing Senegal's record to 2-1 so far in the World Cup -- the country's first two wins in this tournament since 1998.
Dieng's 3-game averages: 22 points, 11.6 boards, 1.7 assists, steals and blocks per game, 54% shooting, 75% free throws, 2-1 Senegal record.
— William Bohl (@BreakTheHuddle) September 1, 2014
Dieng isn't just long and athletic, he's a really good passer out of the high post too. Will be fun to see him develop w/ the Wolves.
— John Schuhmann (@johnschuhmann) September 1, 2014
Dieng inexcusably did not receive regular playing time with the Wolves until February last season. Over his last 18 games he averaged 12 points, 11 rebounds (4 offensive) and 1.5 blocks per game.
More minutes from Dieng and inserting an energized Young into the mix won't necessarily make up for the void left by Love, but it's not a bad Plan B, especially if Dieng's game continues to evolve.


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Tour Description
Spend an unforgettable 15 days witnessing the amazing beauty and culture of romantic Italy and Austria. Begin your adventure in the Eternal City, Rome, and see the Vatican, Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain. Next, spend an afternoon exploring the ruins of Pompeii, a city frozen in time by the ashes of the famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Travel along the breathtaking Amalfi Coast along the Tyrrhenian Sea, visit the Umbrian countryside, and discover the beauty of the Tuscany region en route to Florence and Pisa. See Verona, best known as Shakespeare's setting for Romeo and Juliet, and explore Venice before traveling into Austria to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthplace, Salzburg. End your vacation with a cruise on the Danube River and a visit to the capital of Austria, Melk.
Day 1
(Wednesday) - Depart for Rome, Italy:
Your adventure begins as you depart the USA on your trans-Atlantic flight. Overnight in flight
Day 2
(Thursday) - Arrive Rome:
Arrive in historic Rome, Italy. If you purchased airline tickets from YMT Vacations, a YMT representative will welcome you after you clear customs immigration, and then you will be transferred to your hotel. (If you made your own flight arrangements, please make your own way to the hotel.) This evening meet your fellow travelers and learn about the exciting days ahead, then relax over a tasty Italian dinner. (D)
Overnight: Hotel H10 Roma (or similar accommodations)
Day 3
(Friday) - Rome Sightseeing:
Your full day sightseeing tour includes the highlights of this Eternal City, the Capital of Italy. The monuments and the city's architecture serve as a wonderful reminder of Rome's glorious past. Today's sights include views of the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater ever built in the Roman Empire. We visit Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, home to intricate mosaics, and priceless art pieces. Explore the Piazza Navona, built on the ruins of the Domitian Circus (arena), the renowned Spanish Steps. Throw a coin into the fabled Trevi Fountain and make a wish to return. (B,D)
Overnight: Hotel H10 Roma (or similar accommodations)
Day 4
(Saturday) - The Vatican Sightseeing:
This morning, we tour a city within Rome, the Papal City. Our guided tour explores the Vatican Museums, which houses some of the most important and valuable art treasures in the world. Visit the Sistine Chapel to view the floor-to-ceiling Biblical frescoes painted by Michelangelo, and St. Peter´s Basilica, built on the location of St. Peter's crucifixion and burial. The afternoon is yours to discover more of Rome on your own. (B)
*Touring the Vatican Museums requires walking up several staircases and 2-3 hours of walking.
Overnight: Hotel H10 Roma (or similar accommodations)
Day 5
(Sunday) - Pompeii to Sorrento:
After a leisurely morning drive south, we arrive in Pompeii. Though destroyed and covered in ash by the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, you can still see some of the artifacts of the cosmopolitan lifestyle that existed here during the height of the Roman Empire. Your guide will walk you through the most interesting ruins, making them come to life with the stories and legends that have been passed down through the centuries. Continue on a short drive to the Bay of Naples and your hotel in scenic Sorrento. (B,D)
Overnight: Hotel Conca Park (or similar accommodations)
Day 6
(Monday) - The Amalfi Coast:
Today we explore the gloriously picturesque Amalfi Coastal region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We drive along what seasoned travelers call the most spectacular road in Europe, enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views as we wind our way up the towering cliffs. The pink and white villas perched along the steep hillsides overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea make incredible photos. We stop at a few of the small, colorful and historic villages to take in the wonderful "la dolce vita" atmosphere. (B, D)
Overnight: Hotel Conca Park (or similar accommodations)
Day 7
(Tuesday) - Sorrento to Montecatini:
This morning we depart the Neapolitan coast and travel north through central Italy - into the picturesque Umbrian countryside, with its rolling hills and scenic vineyards. Drive through the Tiber River Valley, with its medieval villages including Orvieto. We continue north through the rich volcanic hills of the Tuscany region, and to the spa resort town of Montecatini Terme. (B,D)
Overnight: Hotel Francia e Quirinale (or similar accommodations)
Day 8
(Wednesday) - Florence Pisa Excursion:
Today's full day excursion starts with a short drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Our guided sightseeing tour visits the 13th century Duomo cathedral with the Brunelleschi dome and the marble clad baptistery. See Ghiberti's golden "Gates of Paradise" doors at the Baptistery, the Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio. Next, we travel west to Pisa, to see the 800-year old bell tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, an iconic symbol of Italy and as of April 2011, free of scaffolding for the first time in 20 years. Return to the hotel by late afternoon. (B)
Overnight: Hotel Francia e Quirinale (or similar accommodations)
Day 9
(Thursday) - Verona to Venice:
Travel through the lush northern Italian landscape as we drive to Verona. A city best know as the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, it also offers wonderful examples of Medieval and Renaissance art and architecture. Our walking tour of this picturesque village includes the Cuomo, Piazza delle Erbe with the famous Torre dei Lamberti (high tower), and of course the house of Juliet, with its famous balcony. We continue towards the Adriatic Sea and Venice, arriving in the late afternoon. (B,D)
Overnight: Mestre, Hotel Russot (or similar accommodations)
Day 11
(Saturday) - Venice to Salzburg, Austria:
Today we drive north, through the Trentino-Alto Adige region, transitioning us from the Mediterranean Italian to Bavarian Austrian culture. Watch the architecture change from the Italian to Tyrolean style as we traverse through the majestic Dolomite Mountains. Gothic onion-domed churches and vineyards dot the forested landscape. Skirting Slovenia, we cross into Austria and to the Alpine city of Salzburg, birthplace of famed composer Wolfgang Amadeus. (B,D)
Overnight: Hotel Mercure Salzburg City (or similar accommodations)
Day 12
(Sunday) - Salzburg Sightseeing:
We start the day with a walking tour through Old Town Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with picturesque Baroque architecture, including the 17th century Salzburg Cathedral and St. Peter's Abbey. This afternoon we see the St. Michael's Church - which you'll recognize as the wedding chapel from the "Sound of Music" film, along with the Mirabell Gardens and its ornate fountain. View historic Hellbrunn Palace, a Baroque manor built in the early 1600s. (B)
Overnight: Hotel Mercure Salzburg City (or similar accommodations)
Day 13
(Monday) - Melk Cruise the Danube to Vienna:
Today we drive across the alpine Austrian countryside to Melk, a small village that is home to the Benedictine Melk Abbey. Here we board our tour boat for an afternoon sightseeing cruise on the Danube River. We travel through the narrow Wachau Valley - spotting the ancient castles and hidden monasteries nestled between the steeply terraced vineyards. After cruising by the foothills of the Bohemian Massif and Dunkelsteiner Woods, we arrive at Krems, where we re-board our motorcoach and drive east to elegant Vienna, the capital of Austria. (B,D)
Overnight: Hotel Senator Vienna (or similar accommodations)
Day 14
(Tuesday) - Vienna Sightseeing:
This morning see the highlights of this cultural metropolis. We tour the massive Schönbrunn Palace complex; built by the Hapsburgs in an attempt to out-do France's Versailles, today it is the most significant cultural monument in Austria. Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, built in 1147, its gigantic roof and tall tower make it the hallmark of Vienna's city center. The afternoon is at leisure to explore this friendly city on your own. Tonight is a special treat as we enjoy a Farewell Dinner and folkloric show at the famed Heurigen Restaurant. (B,D)
Overnight: Hotel Senator Vienna (or similar accommodations)
Day 15
(Wednesday) - Depart Vienna for Home:
Today, bid farewell to Austria, taking home a suitcase full of memories and stories to share about your YMT European vacation! (B)
Pricing Information
April 10, 2012
From $1,999.00 per person double occupancy.
From $600.00 single room supplement.
May 1, 2012
From $2,099.00 per person double occupancy.
From $600.00 single room supplement.
May 22, 2012
From $2,099.00 per person double occupancy.
From $600.00 single room supplement.
June 12, 2012
From $2,099.00 per person double occupancy.
From $600.00 single room supplement.
September 4, 2012
From $2,099.00 per person double occupancy.
From $600.00 single room supplement.
September 11, 2012
From $2,099.00 per person double occupancy.
From $600.00 single room supplement.
September 18, 2012
From $2,099.00 per person double occupancy.
From $600.00 single room supplement.
Journey Includes
- Thirteen nights of accommodations are based on twin/double occupancy in moderate, clean, comfortable hotels.
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and special events as listed in itinerary.
- Some meals as listed in itinerary.
- Baggage handling to and from your hotel room throughout your land tour for one piece of checked baggage per person.
- Service accompanied throughout by a professionally trained tour guide. They are knowledgeable on the local area and provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.
Tour operated in conjunction with Travel Services Europe.
All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable) and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.