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But they're the (sophisticated) people's corporate whores!
Why do you hate the creative class?
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Yesterday I was trapped in the car and forced to listen to NPR. They told me about how "most Americans hate American cars and won't buy them." So why bother to save the American car industry, right? Today, they've been reminding us about how union workers are overpaid and don't deserve health and retirement benefits or lifelong employment. Thanks, you corporate whores! For reminding me why I won't ever be giving you any money ever again, and will continue on my campaign to get everyone I know to do the same. You really suck, you hypocritical lying apologists. By the way, just how much does your crack team of Big Business fellators make, and what benefits do they have, and how often do they get replaced by younger, cheaper bobbleheads? Right, you can't talk about that, lest the fools listening in during Pledge Week come to realize what they're really paying for. Rancid, blatant hypocrisy. /end rant/
Why do you hate the creative class?
Maybe that doesn't make it better for you but you probably remember how it used to be on NPR, right? Before Newt Gingrich's Movement Conservatives told them to find corporate sponsors and cut their budget? Before 8 years of Bush/Cheney where journalists who stepped out of line saw their careers ruined? Remember Dan Rather? NPR is hurting right now. The Bushies are still in power for 7 more days. That's seven loooooong days in the lifetime of an NPR journalist who just wants to survive the transition.
Cut 'em a break. If they haven't shaped up 6 months from now, THEN get on their case.
... that guy who ran the horse racing operation out of the offices brought in. And I suppose it's too much to ask that lazy, sloppy, and dishonest Gwen Ifill is among them.
I was rather miffed this morning about an NPR story that rehearsed all of the reasons the rest of America must hate Detroit. After a pro-forma mention of bad leadership and bloated salaries at the top of the Big 3, it was all about hating on the workers, their supposedly outrageous sense of entitlement, and their cursed unions.
Since when did Americans hate people who showed up and did their jobs? There was almost this tone of ressentiment that I'm familiar with as a tenured faculty member. Instead of working for health care and better wages and employment conditions for everyone, let's all pile on that small percentage of workers who have (or used to have) health care, job security, and decent pay! Yay! "If I'm not winning, we all have to lose!" seems to be the motto. Wal-Mart loves this attitude and just waiting for all of our applications...
64 whole village people. my god! the inhumanity. i mean, that's so much more important than the *millions of americans in the auto industry* they are currently and non-stop-edly trying to shill to be made unemploymed, right? right?
fuck them. sorry if that affects people you know, but here's what i know:
if you're a connected Village media whore, you can get another job, easy. did you hear? anna marie cox got a new job today. despite her refusal to stay with the looser-swamp that is Time's blog "swampland" and her 'unfortunate' dismissal from the failing "Radar" venture. she's good writing about ass-fucking (but not as good as i am, natch) so she "deserves" continual Village-related employment, unlike those lazy, union workers with health care and families in the flatland.
tell me how many of the 000s of autoworker/related industry people who were fired this month here in MI had the same oppo? bleh. sorry, i really hate NPR. the national gig, that is. local shops are actually often pretty cool, i grok that. but the overpaid whores who shill for big business, daily, on programs that millions of liberals listen to? fuck them, fuck them all. or what? did Coke-head Roberts lose her job, which likely pays millions? no, i didn't think so.
/continuting rant/
listed on the web at Josh Gerstein's blog. Evidently the NPR big-bucks folks do about four-fifths of the network's actual work. MPetrelis has some older info, for baseline/backstop purposes.
And no, Cokie Roberts hasn't been pink-slipped yet.
NPR, *has* to toe the corporate line. Union = bad. Serfdom = good. I boiled over this morning about that "we welcome our new corporate ubermeisters" myself. Whatever happened to the notion that "the laborer is worthy of his hire"?
Yeah, that's a biblical principle. New Testament. Hence, no longer applicable, or something.
or attempt to, pretending my head isn't splitting in two. but i will chex ur linkz soon.
meanwhile, go up the kitteh post. fuck god! if catz n ratz cin snuggl, we all can too.
nite, sleepy peeps.
I don't watch much TV, but everytime I walk by while a discussion of the auto industry is on, there is a swipe at the UAW. Even in call in shows, supposedly "blue collar" folks spare not chance to attack the UAW. It would be nice if the incoming Democratic president gave some support to unions. But hey, I wouldn't be sad if much of the current union leadership gets the boot and are replaced by real pro-worker folks.
I agree that the national folks are just awful. Both on radio and television, the lesson Tomlinson taught them has been internalized and they no longer deviate from the corporate line. I used to write outraged emails to NPR about this sort of thing, but I have given up. I am not their audience, the state affiliate is. That's who buys their program. And at least in my state, the principal news people are pretty good. I am not sure that it makes a difference, but relatively speaking I figure I am more likely to have an impact there.
I would think that the Michigan version(s) of NPR would see the corporate campaign against unionized auto workers as a problem and would be more likely to make a programming decision on that basis. If a few affiliates say the same thing, or better yet, cancel shows featuring Cokie and her ilk, that may resonate.
Couple of things, one already partially accomplished. Obama will replace the Reactionaries Bush put on the finance side of the operation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. That should help reduce the ideological bias that leads to the kind of show you're justifiably unhappy about here, so put a checkmark - in pencil, to be sure - next to that box.
Secondly, we need to keep clear in our minds that local stations operate independently from the parent NPR. They depend on a variety of sources for funding, including listener memberships, commercial funding, foundation money and a measly $400 million in government cash that comes to them from CPB. The route to true independence is local membership donations.
In my area, which I recognize is blessed, 95% of funding for the local PBS stations comes through those fundraising drives as well as bequests and some local commercial advertising. Only 5% of funding comes from the BushCo controlled CPB. As a result, we get a stream of locally produced programs and independently-produced shows purchased from other PBS stations from around the country, a variety of viewpoints that moderate the effect of the garbage being pushed by CPB.
If you want better local programming, you will have to support your local station - with cash and if you have time, as a volunteer. Tough to do in this economy, I know, but - you get what you pay for. If, on the other hand, your local station has been taken over by the
Gestapo right-wingers, then you'll have to get even more active and run some progressive candidates for the Board of Directors at their next election. We had that happen at the local public TV station maybe 15 years back, some stealth right-wingers took over the Board and purged the Progressive staff. Took two years but we drove the right-wingers out and got our station back again, including most of the decent staff who had been fired or pushed out, so it can be done.
Your local station is your baby; save it, don't throw it out with the bathwater.
If that doesn't get passed, or watered down...
I'm trying to stay away for now from that kind of standard setting with this guy. Not endorsing his middle-of-the-road wishy-washy style, my personal preference would be for a righteous Flaming Sword of Justice kind of thing, but that is not Obama's way nor is it the current mood of the American public. He does seem to be serious about this big-tent listen to everyone and work out a compromise approach and so we're going to see a series of half-measures and accommodations as he feels his way in. The jockeying around this stimulus package is absolutely fascinating and he's starting to look pretty damn clever with how he's balancing the factions, playing one off against the other; so far, so semi-good on that and actual real goodness on things like SCHIP, Guantanamo, Equal Pay, and Wilderness designations.
The House of Horrors of the Bush administration is, I'm pretty sure, only partially apparent. Once Obama is in office the real nasty stuff will start to come out, as people inside government who have been afraid for their livelihood - and their lives - will feel freer to talk. [I'll have a post up after the inauguration with one example of some very brave people who have been fighting for a long time against the worst depredations on our wild lands, at great risk to their careers and - truly - their own lives. That recent Utah BLM bidding business has a considerable heroic backstory, but I won't discuss it until the current folks at Justice are out of power.]
What Obama does then, in say six to twelve months, will tell us a lot more clearly what he's made of. I believe - I hope - that the level of revulsion both from within himself and his administration along with general public outrage will be enough to drive him to sweep clean the BushCo criminal civil service plants, and their replacement with people who are at least decent and fair. Indictments and trials would be more than welcome.
Meanwhile, trying to use "litmus" tests will I feel only lead me to frustration on just about everything. Not arguing about criticism, certainly not proscribing it from others, but for myself I'm taking a tentative approach until I see what he does once actually in office and fully aware. There will be plenty of opportunity for fights, no shortage of arguments, this guy is no Progressive, but for the immediate future I'm cutting some slack and waiting for a pattern of actual activity to emerge.
I don't see a problem with holding Obama accountable for getting a bill passed that he co-sponsored -- whether it leads to feeling bad (because frustrated) or no.
The Hill on Labor Day, 09-01-2008:
It also notes that Obama is a cosponsor of the so-called Employee Free Choice Act, which is also called the "card check" bill. The measure would allow workers to join a union when a majority of them sign authorization cards. Industry groups are strongly opposed to the bill, which is a top priority for unions.
As the Guardian points out:
The mathematics of the political situation is that any piece of legislation – including the Employee Free Choice Act – needs the support of at least 60 members in the Senate to be able to pass the threat of a filibuster. If the Democrats fall short of this, the act will never get to the president's desk, even though the House of Representatives has passed it.
This is where the testing of Obama's mettle comes into play. He has committed himself to supporting the Employee Free Choice Act because of his politics of instituting fairness into a very unfair society that the US has become. But the crux of the matter is what form his support will take. Will it just be a case of committing to signing the act if and when passed by the Senate?
Or, more crucially, is he prepared to use his political authority to campaign to make sure the waverers like Arkansas Democratic senator Blanche Lincoln stop wavering?
I'd say no, but I imagine we'll know soon enough. Since Obama was a co-sponsor of the bill and the party of which he is the Leader controlled Congress then and now, I'd say the six-month clock started ticking when he made the promise almost five months ago, meaning we should know by this session of Congress what Obama really meant on this one.
As far as "pattern of actual activity," I think all you have to do is look at Obama's legislative record in 2008; shredding the rule of law with FISA [cough] reform and handing $350 + $350 billion to Big Money NOW NOW NOW in the Bush + Reid + Pelosi + Obama + Paulson bill. No reason to wait 'til he's done something; he's already done plenty.
I want to know whether the only difference between Republicans and Democrats is that Democrats use lube. For obvious reasons, I want to know that sooner rather than later. And if Obama doesn't run true to form, nobody will be more pleased than I will be.
Lube is the major difference. I for one am grateful.
The negotiation before us is over whether or not we get paid for getting fucked. The damn Republicans want to charge us for being the fuckee, so getting paid instead will be a big change in a positive direction.
We can argue 'till the cows come home over who was in control of the 110th, how much influence Obama actually had, etc etc and still not change each other's minds, so I won't further annoy you here and now. I'm too blissed out over the countdown of Bush's final days and the absolutely glorious fashion of his departure. He's starting to sound desperate now, certainly did in that presser. Could be maybe he's worried that the lackeys will turn on him, surely it isn't a guilty conscience. Either way I'm looking forward to the, ahem, Farewell Address, expect to be doubled over in gales of laughter.
I'm just too happy right now to fight. Soon enough, that will change.
Obama commemorative stuff (nor anybody else's), but that Bush countdown key chain sure sounds intriguing. A little late though.
He'll be gone by this time next week.
I remember when it started, around Watergate time as I remember. It was quite bracing in those dark ages, but who needs it now for news? The intertubes are much more informative about what's going on.
OTOH, I contribute to the Temple University station. BTW, with reference to the classical music thread awhile ago, people interested in that or jazz should check its internet streams out at wrti.org. Nothing avant-garde in either field, but if you're not too adventurous, the programming is good.
at least in chicago, which was the last place i felt motivated to do so, one can give money to the local stations, and specify that none of that money be paid to the national organization for their bullshit shows.
chicago (WBEZ) has some fucking outstanding local programs. liberal, even. i was very happy, when i called them and asked them, to find out that this was possible. i hope it's still true/they weren't blowing smoke up my ass.
.. the local affiliate cut costs by shutting down antennas, so now some parts of the state don't have coverage at all.
So, the haves, and the have nots. Pretty clear. No money from me. Not that I have much.
i can't say i'm really sorry that "0000s of rural americans will have to go without teevee, as a result of the lack of converter boxes and upgrade tech problems." i can only guess what they'll do with all that newfound free time.
BIO will disagree, but not having Nice Polite Pravda Republicans beamed into your home constantly, seems only a good thing to me.
it'll be that or whittle.
And thanks awfully for including my POV in your comment, CD. If I can just get lambert to start including my rebuttals in his posts, my work here will be done.
and I'm old-school enough to think, in the coming Depression, having home ec teachers on TV (instead of Rachael Ray and her 'celeb chef' sh*t) will be good for the country.
Didn't hear the NPR program, but if that was bad, you'd have fainted over the coverage the local and national media given to TN Senator Bob Corker at the NAIAS (North American International Auto Show), yesterday.
I was incensed not only that this sonofabitch had the gall to come up to the auto show in the City of Detroit, which is held directly across the street from the organization he tried to destroy (the UAW headquarters), but that the little prig was treated as if his opinion even matters. He was absolutely mobbed by the media; I'm talking journalist and cameramen so deep that it wasn't even funny. He took the gall even higher when he was saying that he was 'surprised' about all of the hate mail he's received for trying to destroy the UAW, and that we, up here, have a warped view of the South. Good gods, talk about the irony in that statement.
I'd have been estatic if he'd came up here, and the media didn't ask him even one question and acted as if he didn't exist. He had the gall to come up there to media whore at our own auto show and then reiterated why Chrysler shouldn't exist.
Bob Corker, if you're still up here in Michigan, get out; get. the. hell. OUT.
Because, god forbid that there exist one organization out there looking out for laborers. Because, no one ever looks out for Big Business, right? Aye! Teh stupid,;it burns.


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Guinea: The Union of Guinea's Democratic Forces (Union des forces démocratiques de Guinée, UFDG) party, including its structure, the name of its president and its main leaders; how its members are treated by the authorities (2009-February 2012)
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1. The leaders and the structure of the UFDG
According to an article published by Agence France-Presse (AFP), the three main political forces in Guinea are, in order of importance, the Rally for theGuinean People (Rassemblement du peuple de Guinée, RPG), the UFDG and the Union of Republican Forces (Union des forces républicaines, UFR) (AFP 3 July 2011). Alpha Condé is the president of Guinea and the leader of the RPG (President Alpha Conde n.d.; Reuters 24 Dec. 2010). According to the AFP article, the UFDG is the main opposition party, and its leader is Cellou Dalein Diallo (3 July 2011; Guinéenews 14 Feb. 2012). The UFR is led by Sidya Touré (Africaguinee.com 21 Feb. 2012; RFI 24 Feb. 2012).
The leaders of the UFDG include Bah Oury, vice president of foreign affairs and communication (UFDG 31 July 2011), who is also considered the party's [translation] "number two man" (Le Monde 7 Feb. 2012); Fodé Oussou Fofana, vice president of legal and social affairs (UFDG 31 July 2011); Ms. Tofani, vice president of cultural affaires (ibid.); Bano Sow, administrator of the party's headquarters (UFDG 31 Jan. 2012); Abdoulaye Mané, leader of the UFDG section of the Hamdallaye mosque and member of the UFDG federal office in Ratoma; and Thierno Sadou Diallo, secretary general of one of the party's sections in Hamdallaye (Lejour.info and Le Populaire 9 Feb. 2012). Additional information on the leaders of the UFDG could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.
According to the UFDG website, the party is also represented abroad by federations located in the following countries: Germany, Angola, Belgium, Benin, Canada, China, Côte d'Ivoire, Spain, United States (Chicago, New York, Ohio, Philadelphia, Washington DC, the Washington Metropolitan Area), France, The Gambia, The Netherlands, Morocco, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Sierra Leone, Switzerland, Chad and Togo (UFDG 3 Dec. 2011). According to articles published by the UFDG, Mouctar Barry and Baldé Ibrahima are, respectively, the men responsible for the federations in New York and the Côte d'Ivoire (UFDG 31 July 2011), and Alpha Souleymane Diallo is the administrative and political secretary of the federation in the United Kingdom (ibid. 25 Jan. 2012). Additional information on the leaders of the other federations or on the structure of the UFDG could not be found among the sources consulted by Research Directorate.
2. Treatment of UFDG members by authorities
According to an article published by Amnesty International (AI), [AI English version] "Guinean security forces shot dead more than 150 unarmed protesters during an opposition rally" on 28 September 2009 in Conakry (AI 28 Sept. 2011). According to the article, [AI English version] "[o]ver 40 women were raped in public, at least 1,500 people were wounded and many others went missing" (ibid.). The article also states that [AI English version] "the main perpetrators of the massacre have not been suspended from duty and none of them have been brought to justice" (ibid.). During an interview given to two media outlets in February 2012, the UFDG president, Cellou Dalein Diallo, stated that [translation] "the overwhelming majority of victims of 28 September were UFDG members" (Lejour.info and Le Populaire 9 Feb. 2012). He also stated that on that same day, he too had been a victim of the security forces, who broke four of his ribs (ibid.). The UFDG president explained that the security forces had gone to his home twice, that they [translation] "destroyed the house by shooting up the entire place," and that they left with many of their belongings (ibid.). Corroborating information could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.
According to two sources, the home of Alpha Condé, the president of Guinea and leader of the RPG, had been [translation] "attacked" on 19 July 2011 (RFI 3 Aug. 2011; Le Monde 7 Feb. 2012) by a group of soldiers (ibid.). In the early hours of the morning on the day following the attack, armed civilians went to the home of Bah Oury, a member of the UFDG (ibid.; see also RFI 3 Aug. 2011), because they had heard [translation] "rumours for several weeks that he was going to be involved in a coup d'état" (Le Monde 7 Feb. 2012). During an interview with Radio France internationale (RFI), Mr. Oury stated, [translation] "Luckily, I realized automatically that they were not paying me a friendly visit" and that he had been forced to disappear (RFI 3 Aug. 2011). He therefore fled to Senegal and then to France (Le Monde 7 Feb. 2012). According to Mr. Oury, the soldiers returned to his home on the evening of 20 July 2011, this time dressed in their uniforms, and destroyed everything (RFI 3 August 2011). An article published by the UFDG also mentions the [translation] "Guinean security forces' armed raid of Bah Oury's residence" (UFDG 27 July 2011). That article states that, during the raid, [translation] "approximately 30 men and women, who were armed to the teeth with scope rifles and other weapons, stole whatever that they could carry-jewels and other valuable objects" (ibid.). No source independent from the UFDG corroborating this information could be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.
According to another UFDG article, in mid-September 2011, [translation] "without any evidence have been produced," Alpha Condé charged Bah Oury [translation] "with having inspired the raid on his house" (ibid.). The article noted that an international arrest warrant against Bah Oury had been requested by the Guinean courts for [translation] "association with criminals, drug possession and being a threat to national security'" (ibid.). However, two sources indicated that Interpol did not grant the Guinean authorities' request and therefore did not issue the arrest warrant (Le Monde 7 Feb. 2012; Guinéenews 6 Oct. 2011) because [translation] "article 3 of the International Criminal Police Organization convention prohibits Interpol from meddling in political, racial, military and religious affairs" (ibid.) Cited in an article published by the UFDG on 31 July 2011, Fodé Oussou Fofana stated that since the raid on the president's residence, there has been
"a kind of psychosis imposed on the impoverished population, which has been significantly traumatized by untimely searches in all neighbourhoods by over-armed and very nervous soldiers, but we have also received reports of searches at ungodly hours in violation of the legislation currently in effect."
Also in September 2011, some protesters were allegedly killed (AI 28 Sept. 2011; Afrik.com 28 Sept. 2011) and others injured (Afrik.com 28 Sept. 2011) [AI English version] "during clashes between police and demonstrators at a banned opposition rally" (AI 28 Sept. 2011). That demonstration, which had been called for by two of the main opposition parties, protested the manner in which the legislative elections-scheduled for December 2011-were organized (ibid.). Amnesty International's Deputy Director for Africa noted that [AI English version] "[b]eating and killing protesters has been the standard response of Guinean security forces whenever popular demonstrations have called for political or economic reforms" (AI 28 Sept. 2011). She also stated that [AI English version] "[i]t's deeply alarming that President Alpha Condé [who came to power in September 2010] is resorting to exactly the same brutal methods as his predecessors" (ibid.).
According to the UFDG, party members have been arrested (UFDG 25 Jan. 2012; ibid. 31 Jan. 2012; ibid. 3 Feb. 2012). Bano Sow and Alpha Souleymane Diallo were reportedly [translation] "kidnapped" on 25 January 2012 (UFDG 25 Jan. 2012), and Abdoulaye Mané was arrested on 2 February 2012 (ibid. 3 Feb. 2012). The reason for that arrest was apparently unknown (ibid.). Corroborating information about these arrests could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.
In an interview given to two media outlets on 9 February 2012, Cellou Dalein Diallo, president of the UFDG, stated that numerous party members had been imprisoned; one of them was Thierno Soufiana Diallo, chairperson of one of the party's grassroots committees, who was subjected to [translation] "extensive torture" and died in prison (Lejour.info et Le Populaire 9 Feb. 2012; Guinée58 30 Jan. 2012). Thierno Soufiana Diallo was reportedly [translation] "kidnapped" by soldiers on 29 August 2011 and imprisoned; he was charged with "being involved in the failed attack on President Alpha Condé" (ibid.). He died on 18 January 2012, due to a [translation] "lack of medical care" (ibid.).
Cellou Dalein Diallo also noted that [translation] "the party in power is relentlessly going after UFDG militants" (Lejour.info and Le Populaire 9 Feb. 2012). He added that this was because the UFDG is [translation] "the party that is most determined to denounce abuses of power" (ibid.).
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim for refugee protection. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.
Africaguinee.com. 21 February 2012. Ahmed Tounkara. "Politique: le président Condé a offert 100 millions de francs guinéens au président de la coordination de haute guinée
,' affirme Sidya Touré."
Afrik.com. 28 September 2011. Antoine Ganne. "Période de troubles en Guinée."
Agence France-Presse (AFP). 3 July 2011. André Silver Konan. "Guinée : le projet de recensement électoral indigne l'opposition." (Jeune Afrique)
Amnesty International (AI). 28 September 2011. "La Guinée doit ouvrir une enquête sur les personnes tuées lors d'une manifestation de l'opposition."
Guinée58. 30 January 2012. "Thierno Soufiana Diallo, une victime de plus du régime dictatorial de Monsieur Alpha Condé."
Guinéenews. 14 February 2012. Sarifou Diallo. "Le Président Cellou Dalein Diallo se dit doublement satisfait du déroulement de la journée ville morte de ce lundi."
_____. 6 October 2011. "Mandat d'arrêt contre Bah Oury : Interpol rejette la demande de la police guinéenne."
Lejour.info et Le Populaire. 9 February 2012. Oumar Kateb Yacine and Alpha A. Diallo. "La grande interview du Président Cellou Dalein Diallo."
Le Monde [Paris]. 7 February 2012. Christophe Châtelot. "L'opposant Bah Oury dénonce les dérives autoritaires du président guinéen." (UFDG-Online)
President Alpha Conde. N.d. "Prof. Conde's Journey."
Radio France internationale (RFI). 24 February 2012. "Guinée : l'opposition demande des "garanties" en vue "d'élections législatives libres"."
_____. 3 August 2011. Ghislaine Dupont. "Bah Oury, opposant guinéen, vice-président de l'UFDG."
Reuters. 24 December 2010. "Conde Names Ex-official as Guinea Prime Minister."
Union des forces démocratiques de Guinée (UFDG). 3 February 2012. "Communiqué de la Direction nationale de l'UFDG."
_____. 31 January 2012. "Comuniqué de l'UFDG relatif à la libération de Mr Bano Sow."
_____. 25 January 2012. "Arrestation de deux membres du bureau exécutif de l'UFDG."
_____. 3 December 2011. "UFDG à l'extérieur."
_____. 31 July 2011. "Mme Anne Marie Tofany: "En tout cas en ce qui me concerne je resterai quoi qu'il advienne UFDG jusqu'à ma mort."."
_____. 27 July 2011. "Vidéo à la une : La maison du vice président de l'UFDG , Bah Oury, saccagée par des hommes armés."
Additional Sources Consulted
Internet sites, including: Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project; Africaguinee.com; Africanews; African Press Organization; Afrol News; AllAfrica.com; Conakryinfos; ExcelAfrica; European Country of Origin Information Network, Factiva; France24; Freedom House; Guinee24.com; Guineeconakry.info; Human Rights Watch; International Crisis Group; Le Jourguinée; Organisation internationale de la francophonie; Panapress; PeoplePeople's Dailys Daily; United Nations — Refworld, Integrated Regional Information Networks; United States — Department of State.

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Dating after a divorce
BY Lucy Ballinger body+soul
Learn to let go and reacquaint yourself with the world of dating.
Going through a divorce is a painful process. Often those affected may feel the emotional scars which can prevent them from moving on. We spoke to counsellors and psychologists to find out the five steps to get back to dating after a divorce.
Allow yourself to grieve
Counsellors say it is like being on a rollercoaster of grief, as you try to make sense of what happened. You may go through shock, denial and anger.
"The loss of a relationship is just that, it is a loss of something a lot of time and energy has been invested in. Just as with any sort of grief, there are emotional stages. They are not chronological, and people will bounce through them, and back through them again," Sue Yorston, from Relationships Australia, says.
Psychologist John Aiken, author of Accidentally Single: The 15 Mistakes That Ruin Romance - And How To Avoid Them (Penguin), says time is key to heal any wounds. "Going through divorce is not an easy thing to do. You need to take time getting over it to be ready for another relationship."
Let go
Realise the relationship cannot go back to how it was. It is time to start thinking about what went wrong in a more removed way, to help you move on.
"When we go through life-transforming events there are always some things that we learn from them," Yorston continues.
"There is a period there of reflecting, thinking maybe I did contribute to the relationship ending. This is especially true when you are talking about young people.
"Going through those life-experiences we gain maturity and understanding about relationships and ourselves."
Accept your life is now forever changed, and make a new start. Get in touch with friends and develop new interests, or return to interests you may have neglected. Look ahead and start making plans.
"It is important to begin to take an interest in life again, reconnect with friends and discover the strengths we get from going through such an experience," Yorston says.
"Eventually people come through to trying to understand what happened and take that understanding on with them into the future."
Develop awareness
Think about what you want from a relationship now, and what you are willing to compromise on.
You may want to find the love of your life, or you may just want company – but deciding what you do want will help you get clarity about how what you're looking for, and stop you falling into a relationship similar to your last. Talk to someone neutral to help you work through this.
"You are more likely to have a better idea of what you want from a relationship and what you can give in a relationship by the end of it, and what you want and don't want," Yorston says.
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Now you know what you want, take the plunge and go on a date. Taking this step might be easier for some than others.
"It is a little easier for younger people who are divorced to get out there dating again, they are still fully open to change," Aiken says. But most importantly, take your time and do what feels right.
"It is different for everyone who goes through divorce, but you come to the point where you accept and can move on. But there is no time limit for that. It is different for everyone," Aiken says.
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Types of Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice is a form of wrongful death and personal injury claim, according to the lawyers at Crowe & Mulvey, LLP. It is defined as the failure of a medical professional to provide proper care and treatment, leading to the injury or death of a patient. According to Nolo, an online hub for legal information, just because a patient was unsatisfied with a treatment, it does not automatically account for medical malpractice. For a case to be considered medical malpractice, there has to be some sort of negligence from the part of the medical professional, like when a doctor or a nurse potentially put the patient in danger because of the lack of knowledge about the practice.
Most medical malpractice lawsuits allege medical professionals of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, as said by Nolo. The delay or misdiagnosis may lead to the patient missing the chance to be provided with surgery, treatment, or medication at the right time, which could lead to critical condition or death.
Birth injuries are also a well-known type of medical malpractice, and cerebral palsy is just one of the many injuries during childbirth that may have rooted from a professional's negligence. The carelessness of a doctor during a woman's pregnancy may also lead to adverse effects, like the failure to identify different complications, which would later take toll on the woman or the child.
A study back in 2006 proved that incorrect amount, incorrect prescription dosage, and just medication errors in general affect 1.5 million people in the country each year, according to Nolo. The excess or lack in the drugs may be the reason for the injury of the person.
Medical malpractice is one of the hardest cases to tackle under personal injury, because it requires an intensive look into the medical history of a patient and the medical records provided. Should one find himself/herself in a position where a medical professional has done them wrong, it is best to consult a personal injury lawyer to understand the situation further. This article dives further into problems associated with medical malpractice.Read More
What is Chapter 20 Bankruptcy?
For starters, 'Chapter 20' bankruptcy is not one process like other forms of bankruptcy. Chapter 20 is actually a combination of both chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcies. According to the website of Erin B. Shank, PC, chapter 7 is filed first in order to discharge unsecured debts before a chapter 13 is filed in order to set up a payment plan to pay off your remaining debts, which is often unpaid taxes. There are a couple benefits and reasons why chapter 20 bankruptcy might be the best option for you.
One of the foremost benefits of chapter 20 bankruptcy is that it can help you to qualify for chapter 13. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is beneficial because it allows you to set up a payment plan over the course of three to five years so you can pay off your debt, or at least catch up on payments, without stretching yourself too thin or having to suffer from relentless collectors. However, chapter 13 has debt limits in its qualifications. If your debt exceeds the limits, then you will be unable to file for chapter 13. Thankfully, chapter 20 can be a remedy for this. The first step in chapter 20 is filing for chapter 7, which can discharge some, or all, of your unsecured debt. This can make it to where you are within the limits and able to file for chapter 13.
Chapter 20 bankruptcy will also allow you to focus primarily on your priority and secured debts, such as your mortgage payments or unpaid taxes. If you filed only a chapter 13, then you may be required to also pay back a portion of your unsecured debts, such as credit cards, on top of your priority and secured debts. However, in chapter 20, you would first file for chapter 7, which would eliminate all or most of your unsecured debts. This would leave you with only the most important and serious debts to pay back, and allow you to commit to a payment plan that will get you out of debt faster or be more manageable for you over time.Read More
Your Neighbor's Dog and You
According to the website of Ravid & Assoc, dogs are one of the most popular pets in the US, and according to the United States Census Bureau, millions of households in the US own at least one dog. Odds are, at least one of your neighbors has a dog. Hopefully, they take good care of their pet and you get along with them well. Sadly, that is not always the case. The website of Chris Mayo Injury Lawyers states that hundreds of thousands of people go to the emergency room every year for dog bites. While every situation doesn't escalate to a dog bite or attack, it is something to be wary of if your neighbor's dog appears particularly aggressive. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure that you live peacefully with your neighbor and their dog.
In the ideal situation there is no threat of an attack, either because the dog is well behaved or because the owner keeps them appropriately secured. However, the dog can still bark excessively and cause friction between you and your neighbor. In a situation such as this, communication is key. It is important to talk with your neighbor yourself and try to remedy the situation before ever contacting the police in order to prevent a long term grudge from forming. When speaking to your neighbor about their dog, remember to be calm and try to avoid accusations or blame – for many people, their pets are like their children, and how they raise them can be a sensitive issue.
Unfortunately, not every situation is ideal. Sometimes dogs get out or owners are not proactive enough to securely keep their dog in their yard. When owners allow their dogs to escape their yard, it puts not only the dog in danger but yourself as well. Just like the website of Abel Law Firm states, it can be difficult to tell the difference between an aggressive dog and a friendly one. If a dog you are not familiar with approaches you with a stiff demeanor, head down, with teeth bared or growling, it is best for you to try to remove yourself discretely from the situation. If you know the owner of the dog, try to contact them and let them know their dog is loose. If you cannot contact them quickly, or they do not take action quickly, you will have to contact the authorities to come and safely collect the dog in order to prevent any bites or attacks to others.Read More
What is an SR-22?
Most cautious drivers can go the entirety of their life without needing to know what an SR-22 form is and what it is needed for. Most people generally have an idea or vague notion that it has to do with car insurance, but there is a little more to it than that. For those of us who aren't as cautious on the road, are a little forgetful at times, or are just plain unlucky, we need to know what the SR-22 is for and when we might need to file one.
What is it? The SR-22 isn't necessarily insurance, but rather a form of verification. If you do not have car insurance and need to file an SR-22 form, then you will first have to purchase car insurance. If you already have it, then you will need to submit this form to your car insurance agency. What they will then do is send a form to the Secretary of State that lets the big guys know that you have proper coverage. What this is meant to do is make sure that any at-risk drivers (more on that in a bit) have the proper coverage. While an SR-22 doesn't necessarily mean a type of insurance, your current coverage may have to be extended or your new coverage might be more expensive, depending on the particular company and your driving record.
Who needs it? Drivers who are considered to be at-risk are the ones who will have to file an SR-22. According to the SR-22 experts at Insure on the Spot, drivers can be considered as at-risk when they are charged with a DUI, have an accident without insurance, or have more than three moving violations within one year. Part of your 'punishment' for these crimes will be filing at SR-22, to make sure that you have enough coverage. If your license was revoked or suspended, then an SR-22 will also be necessary to have this lifted so you can continue driving legally.Read More
Seatbelt Injuries
According to the website of Williams Kherkher, there are over 2 million car accidents each year. Seatbelts were designed as a way to reduce the amount of injuries and deaths from these collisions. In order for seatbelts to work as intended, they must be worn properly and be designed in a way that prevents harm.
Seatbelts are designed to be worn in a certain way. Often children, and even some adults, will buckle their seatbelt but then pull the chest restraint around to be behind them, overly loosen the waist restraint, or otherwise alter the placement of the belts to get more comfortable. When this happens the seatbelt will not be able to restrain the passenger as intended. If the belt that goes across your body is moved behind you, then in the event of a collision your upper body will be able to fly forward and hit anything that is in front of you, whether it be another seat or the hard plastic dash. This will also cause excessive strain on your waist when your upper body suddenly jerks forward and back, and can cause whiplash or other brain trauma when your head jerks back into your headrest. Seatbelts were designed to be worn in a specific manner, and if this is changed then they will be unable to protect you.
Even if worn properly, according to the website of Ravid and Associates, there is still the risk of a seatbelt defect. Sometimes it is a design flaw, for example some seatbelts are designed with the release button on the front face of the buckle. In these types of designs, forces involved in a collision can cause the belt to release and leave the passenger exposed as if they were not wearing it at all. If the belts are not designed in a way that evenly distributes the forces then they can cause additional injuries. Sometimes, belts will rip, break free, or will not properly lock and allow the passenger to fly forward unintentionally.Read More
Avoid Predatory Lending
Predatory lending is defined as 'any lending practice that imposes unfair or abusive loan terms on a borrower'. This means that the lender, or the person who is going to be letting you borrow money, essentially cons you into accepting a loan with terms that hurt you. It could be hidden fees, unnecessary insurance, huge penalties, or any other number of sneaky, shady things that they include without your knowing or make sound way better than they are. According to the website of Gagnon, Peacock & Vereeke, P.C., predatory lending is a cause for wrongful foreclosure. Don't let those guys get your home. Here are a few signs of predatory and unfair lending to watch out for.
Excessive Fees. If you look at the fees you're supposed to pay and they feel way overblown, then they probably are. With a typical loan, the fees are somewhere around 1% of the actual loan amount, but with a predatory loan it is inflated to around 5%. Watch out to make sure you aren't paying more than you need to.
The Switch. Always read that document all the way through before you sign it. Often predatory lenders will 'bait' you with a good deal verbally, then do a 'switch' and get you to sign a document that is different than what they explained to you. Never sign a second set of documents that won't be shared with all parties involved, and never leave blanks for the lender to fill in. You will regret it later.
Refinancing Often. Predators will get you to sign an unfavorable loan with the promise that it can always be refinanced later. What they hide is that each refinance will include more fees and can possibly increase your monthly payments and make you lose equity on your home.
Additions. Sometimes a predatory lender will try to get you to add in unnecessary insurance or other products that you either don't need or are a rip-off on their own. Don't let them trick you into it, and never let anyone convince you to get a loan for more money than you need or more than you are able to pay off in a reasonable amount of time.Read More
Medical Risks for Unborn Babies
Babies are fragile and must be handled with care once born into the world, but they are even more fragile when still in the womb. Any number of things can disrupt the development of a baby, and even the smallest hiccup in growth at this stage can lead to lifelong health issues. While just being careful, having a good diet, and following the instructions given to you by your doctor go a long way in protecting the health of your unborn child, it is still a good idea to be informed on what can go wrong.
During pregnancy your baby is getting everything they need from you. Everything you eat, drink, and inhale goes to them too. This is why it is incredibly important to eat healthy and avoid things like alcohol and second hand smoke, including medical drugs that have not been approved for use by pregnant women. However, sometimes this can happen accidently. Sometimes women will be taking birth control and still become pregnant. This can have serious consequences. Take Yaz for example – the website of Williams Kherkher states that Yaz can cause an increased risk of blood clots in women. If you were to get pregnant while taking Yaz it is possible for a blood clot to form in the placenta, starving your baby of oxygen and causing poor development or death. Always consult with your doctor before starting to take a medication while pregnant in order to avoid causing harm to your infant.
Even when you take special care during pregnancy and your baby grows and develops to be healthy, there is still the obstacle of birth for them to overcome. Birth is hard for mother and child, and sadly, in the chaos of birth injury to the infant can occur. Cesarean sections are sometimes necessary for the health of mother and child, but can cause the infant to suffer from lacerations, breathing difficulty, or other trauma. Natural births are generally believed to be safer, but according to The Driscoll Firm's website, vaginal births carry with it the risk of cerebral palsy. During delivery, even the smallest twist or pull in the wrong direction by the doctor can cause nerve damage to the infant, resulting in lifelong injuries. However, your doctor is still going to be more experienced than you are, and it is important to follow their instructions and consider their recommendations for the sake of your child. Their knowledge can be quite helpful in the difficult event that your child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy.Read More


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The U.K.'s Digital Economy Bill may have been dealt a setback as one of the reports main backers and authors has announced his intention to resign from Parliament.
Labour MP Sion Simon (pictured), Junior Minister for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport will leave his post during next week's February recess according to the Financial Times.
Simon plans to become a city councilor in Birmingham and hopes to eventually run for Mayor reports the Birmingham Post, if he can convince the town to adopt an elected mayor system. He stated, "It has become clear to me that the answers to Birmingham's problems do not lie in Westminster and Whitehall. We need to take back control of our own city."
The videogame industry may also be losing a supporter within Parliament, as Simon has often demonstrated a level-headed approach to dealing with game critics like Keith Vaz. Simon had also endorsed fellow MP Tom Watson's pro-gamer Facebook group (Gamer's Voice), leaving the following message for the group:
The government understands the importance of video games. we make games better and play games more in this country than anywhere else in the world. It's an important industry and an important part of millions of people's lives. But it's a very young industry which is still finding its voice. I think this group is an important step in that process, and I'm glad to be a part of it.
The Digital Economy Bill proposed adopting the PEGI system as the sole means of classifying games in the U.K., and was also designed to strengthen the region's digital backbone, thorough programs such as universal broadband. The bill also proposes a tough three-strikes law to deal with Internet pirates.


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Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Wednesday he was happy to see players take things in their own hands with a closed-door meeting to try to solve their recent skid.
The Mariners held the meeting after Tuesday night's loss, then suffered a sweep Wednesday in their series with the Houston Astros. It was the Astros' first sweep in more than three months, leaving the M's in a tenuous position with an upcoming road trip to St. Louis, Detroit and Anaheim.
With the Mariners now poised to lose 90 or more games, Wedge's job is looking less secure by the day. He said before Wednesday's game that it's imperative the players keep things together and was glad they seem to realize that by calling for the meeting.
"There's never been an issue with work or effort and I really respect that with our players and our organization …,'' Wedge said. "But, you talk about discipline, you talk about focus, or you talk about letting your guard down sometimes, you know what this game will do to you.
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May 31, 2016
The official "Grave Tender" of music legend Hank Williams made a stop in the Queen City on Saturday.
Terry Faust stopped by the Jimmie Rodgers Museum in Highland Park on Saturday afternoon. He takes care of Williams gravesite and museum in Montgomery, Alabama. Back in September, Faust released an album titled "The Grave Tender." Faust was here on the anniversary of Williams last performance in Mississippi.
"The last thirteen years of me being around the museum, I was fortunate enough to get to know Hank's band members," Faust said. "I still have a great friendship with Hank's driver."
Williams performed his last show in Mississippi on December 8th, 1952.
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Children's Hope Ukraine – Kiev, Ukraine
Children's Hope Ukraine partners with Christian families of Ukraine to reach abandoned children and provide Christ-centered homes. They focus on developing lifelong relationships, teaching and encouraging children to reach their full potential and preparing them for life on their own.
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The Stoddards moved to Kyiv, Ukraine in 2002. As Director of Children's Hope Ukraine, Doug works to ensure that we are offering valuable assistance to our partners in ministry.
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The Rosses moved to Ukraine in 2011. They oversee Second Chance Transition Home and are in charge of communications for Children's Hope Ukraine.
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May 25, 2016
MIAMI -- October 7, 2012
Millions of uninsured Florida families and health care providers are in a purgatory of sorts.
Gov. Rick Scott and the Republican-led Legislature want to privatize the state's Medicaid program, but need the Obama administration's permission. The Obama administration wants to make more low-income Floridians eligible for Medicaid, but Scott says the state can't afford to cover an estimated 2 million more residents.
The sides have been negotiating a package deal for more than a year. Without a solution billions of federal dollars could go to other states and many uninsured Floridians will continue to receive their health care in emergency rooms.
Florida's Medicaid program costs more than $21 billion a year. Legislative leaders have mostly stayed quiet on the issue and it seems unlikely that Scott will change his mind.
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Days after he resigned as Maharashtra Industries minister raising a banner of revolt against Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, sulking Congress leader Narayan Rane Thursday met party vice-president Rahul Gandhi.
It is learnt he explained to the Congress second-in-command the rationale behind demanding a leadership change in the Assembly-poll bound state.
Rahul, sources close to Rane said, has assured the leader he would convey his sentiments to party president Sonia Gandhi. Chavan and state PCC president Manikrao Thakre are also reaching here on Friday for discussions with the high command. Rane told reporters after the meeting he has faith in the party chief.
Rane is finding himself in a tight spot as the Shiv Sena has already asked the BJP not to admit him, limiting his options - if he wants to explore any - outside the Congress. With the party refusing to replace Chavan, arguing it was too late to experiment now, Rane is hoping against hope.
He is likely to join Chavan and Thakre to meet Sonia where the party leaders feel a solution can be worked out. Rane has openly stated that Congress prospects in the Assembly elections would not be any different from the Lok Sabha polls if they were fought under the present leadership.
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Gilbert Stuart (artist)
American, 1755 - 1828
John Jay, 1794
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The classical column, crimson drapery, legal tome, and robes of state in this impressive portrait recall the "Grand Manner" tradition Stuart had used to emphasize the social status of British aristocrats.
As a framer of the Constitution and the first Chief Justice of the United States from 1789 to 1795, John Jay was the first American statesman of international reputation whom Stuart ever painted. The success of this likeness of the chief justice, painted in New York in 1794, introduced Stuart to an appreciative clientele in America.
The forty-nine-year-old Jay could spare time to pose only for the head. His nephew modeled the judicial robe so that Stuart could complete the body. Broadly painted strokes suggest the robe's gleaming scarlet, black, and white satin, setting off by contrast the careful execution of Jay's handsome features.
Stuart rendered Jay's complexion with deftly executed highlights in opaque paint on top of translucent glazes of thinned oils. Later the artist explained his methods for painting such lively skin tones: "Good flesh color partook of all colors, not mixed so as to combine in one tint, but shining through each other, like blood through natural skin."
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Emissions Trading and Offsets
Emissions Trading, JI, & CDM Solutions
The following is a brief overview of emissions trading, joint implementation and CDM solutions undertaken by members of C2ES's Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC).
For more information on each of these companies efforts to address climate change, please see the Businesses Leading The Way section of this Web site.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is involved in all stages of development of EU regulations, country-based voluntary greenhouse gas reduction schemes within the EU, and energy tax incentive regulations such as the Dutch 'convenant' system and UK Climate Change levy.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. participates in national and international trade associations to ensure progress can be made in addressing climate change and sustaining economic growth by adopting reasonable government policies and programs that do not impede the free market's ability to develop cost-effective solutions.
Air Products has actively followed various emissions trading mechanisms and recently executed its first purchase of CO2 credits for an operation in the UK.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch operates an active carbon market services business that provides risk management, market access and liquidity, and strcutured finaces to a variety of corporaye clients looking to offset emissions or manage their carbon exposure.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, has an option to purchase several million CERs (certified emission reductions) over a 10-year period, all of which will be generated in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to holding compliance value from their eligibility in the European Union's Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the carbon credits are "highly charismatic" in that they are earned through the replacement of CO2 producing kerosene lamps with innovative rechargeable light emitting diode (LED) lighting technology - a clean, safe, and environmentally sound solution that is affordable to those without access to the electricity grid.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch facilitated a carbon credit agreement with four Chinese wind farms located in the Shandong, Hebei and the Inner Mongolia provinces of China, owned by Guohua Energy Investment Company, a subsidiary of China Shenhua Energy Company, the largest coal mining enterprise in the country. The wind farms, operational since 2009, have been registered with the United Nations and have the ability to generate more than 1.5 million carbon credits by 2012.
BP believes that the use of flexible market mechanisms, such as emissions trading and the CDM, provide a cost-effective means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. BP operated an internal emissions trading system between 1999 and 2001 that helped reduce operational GHG emissions by 10%. The system covered all BP operations across the globe and provided a number of insights and learning.
BP's UK Upstream and Petrochemicals assets are now part of the UK Government 's emissions trading scheme (ETS). BP carried out the first trades in the UK ETS and has also helped customers trade in the market. BP is currently applying the evolving Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) rules and proced ures to a BP solar project in Brazil, with the intention of registering the project with the CDM Executive Board. BP is currently piloting CDM projects for a range of technologies.
BP is currently applying the evolving CDM rules and procedures to a real BP solar project in Brazil, with the intention of registering the project with the CDM Executive Board. BP is currently piloting CDM projects for a range of technologies and believe clear accounting principles need to be created and internationally agreed, for the use of CER's and other types of GHG emission reduction credits, to realise value from lower carbon technologies and for compliance use in meeting mandated and voluntary GHG emission caps.
BP will continue to take part in wider industry and stakeholder alliances and to share our experience with flexible mechanisms since 1997 in order to aid the development of national and regional systems.
- In 2012, Delta will begin participating in the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). All airlines flying to, from or within the EU will pay CO2 emission allowances for their flights. Aviation will be the second-largest industry covered by these regulations. Delta is the seventh-largest airline (in terms of emissions) subject to the regulations and will be required to either reduce its CO2 emissions or purchase allowances for those emissions. Delta submitted traffic and CO2 emissions reports for 2010 and intends to fully comply with the regulation.
DTE Energy, along with other partners, is involved in the Rio Bravo Carbon Sequestration Project to protect 65,000 acres of endangered rainforest in Belize. The project combines land acquisition and sustainable forestry and is expected to sequester approximately 2.4 million metric tons of carbon over 40 years.
DuPont has been active in working with others to pilot emissions trading systems and has concluded a number of trades through the use of bi-lateral agreements and on the emerging carbon exchanges. DuPont is a member of the Chicago Climate Exchange and the International Emissions Trading Association. In the winter of 2002, DuPont donated 120,000 tons of CO2-equivalent emissions credits to the Salt Lake City Organizing Committee. This allowed the Winter Olympics to offset their emissions and be declared "climate neutral."
Entergy and Elsam, the largest Danish electricity supplier, executed an international trade in CO2 allowances under the Danish climate change program. Under the transaction, Entergy purchased 10,000 Danish allowances from Elsam and will remove the allowances from the market, eliminating 10,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.
Royal Dutch/Shell Group developed and used a pilot internal emissions trading system (STEPS) to gain experience and understanding in the use of and structure for emissions trading. The system, which ran from 2000 to 2002, allowed trading between a number of Group entities located in Annex 1 countries. The system covered over 33 million metric tons of CO2e from over 22 separate sites, accounting for almost two-thirds of Shell's developed country emissions or over one-third of its global emissions.
Shell has shifted emphasis from internal mechanisms to real external instruments and has established an Environmental Products Trading Business (EPTB). The Shell Group has entered the UK Emissions Trading System, and as a result, key Shell UK upstream production facilities now have a GHG emissions cap. Shell Trading, with Nuon, executed the first trade in EU CO2 allowances in February 2003.
The EPTB is also actively developing a CDM business for the Group.
In August of 2004, TransAlta announced the purchase of 1.75 million tonnes of GHG candidate Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) from the Chilean agricultural company Agrosuper. The purchase requires the registration of the project with the Clean Development Mechanism Executive Board. Once completed, this agreement will represent the first Canadian purchase of CERs under the Kyoto Protocol.
TransAlta develops and trades for approximately 4 million tons of CO2 equivalent per year in offset projects, with 80 million tons currently under contract. Offset projects include gas recovery, energy efficiency, ruminant methane, landfill and coal mine gas to electricity, forestry, and soil sequestration, among others. In a recent upgrade of its U.S. operations, TransAlta reduced its CO2 emissions by an amount equal to the annual emissions of 27,800 cars, and sold the resulting credits to a U.S. integrated oil company.
TransAlta contributes to the development of a greenhouse gas emissions reduction market by engaging in selling fractions of its portfolio.


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You can usually spot a loose tile if it's cracked, has loose chipping grout around it or makes noise and wobbles when stepped on. Knock on it and compare to surrounding tiles for a dead give away.
Remove any grout you can around the tiles you plan to remove.
Pry the tiles up with a tool from different sides. Try not to crack the tiles if you're reusing them. Otherwise just smash them with a hammer. If they don't pry up easily, they aren't that loose.
Pry the loose tiles up. Unless you're replacing the old tiles with new ones, keep track of which one goes where.
Carefully chip off any of the loose old mastic from the bottom of the tiles if you're reusing them. Try not to crack the tiles even more in the process. You don't have to get it all off.
Check the edges of the tiles for old mastic as well and scrape it off with the edge of the putty knife, no hammer needed.
Once your old tiles are scraped as much as you can safely get them without cracking them, put them to the side.
Chip up as much of the old mastic as you can manage off the floor. Use the putty knife and hammer as needed.
Once the floor is as smooth as you can get it, clean up any loose debris. A shop vac will do a lot better job than just sweeping.
Once the floor is clean from debris, you're ready to mix the mastic. Lightly dampen the floor first to prepare the surface for the mastic.
Mix the mastic to about a pancake batter consistency. You won't need too much if you're just doing a tile or two. Let the mastic sit for no more than 1-2 minutes, then re-stir, adding water as needed.
While the mastic is setting up, dry fit the tiles in their place to make sure it all seats nicely.
Flip the tiles back from their respective positions so you're not scrambling to figure out where everything goes once the mastic is on the floor.
Spread to mastic on the floor conservatively over the raised spots and liberally over the deeper spots.
The mastic will dry faster spread out like this so work fast. If you put too much mastic, the tiles will seat too high. Not enough and the tiles will still teeter-toddler and crack when stepped on.
Spread some of the excess mastic on the back of the tiles one at a time. Meaning do one and flip it, then the other, etc. I didn't have a trowel so i used the putty knife to make perpendicular groves.
Clean up the excess with a wet sponge. You may have to wash the sponge a few times. If you use a sink, leave the water running for a minute afterwards so the mastic cant collect & harden in the pipes.
Once the tiles are in place, firmly press down on them to press them into the mastic below. You can even step on them and use your body weight if you'd like, just be gentle, don't jump or anything.
So I clearly put too much mastic and didn't leave myself enough drying time to remove the excess. These cracked halves of the tile didn't line up perfectly.
If that wasn't bad enough, the tiles seated a bit higher than the surrounding tiles due to the excess mastic under them. But hey, if the client wanted perfection, they should have bought new tiles.
Not sure if its necessary but I would recommend letting the mastic dry and cure before laying the grout... even though I didn't.
Before you go to the store, you should chip up a clean piece of grout to match up the color. Pinch the small chip of grout in a piece of painters tape or you're sure to lose it in you pocket.
Match up the chip of grout from the job site with the new bag of grout at the store.
Get a bucket. Put a little water in it and mix up some grout. You don't need much if its just a few tiles.
Again, mix to about a pancake batter consistency and if you use your hand and wash it in the sink like I do, leave the water running for a minute afterwards so it doesn't collect and set in the pipes.
Use a tool to spread the grout out into the spaces between the freshly laid tiles.
Put it on liberally and press it firmly down into the cracks... That's what she said.... Sorry.
Clean up the excess with a putty knife.
Now use a damp sponge to clean up the excess.
The grout in the cracks will sit level with the tops of the tile, not sunken in like the rest of the floor. Don't worry, leave it alone. When it dries it will shrink to where you want it on its own.
Again, you may need to wash the sponge a few times.
When you're done the grout will be noticeably darker than the old grout around it. Don't freak out. When it dries it will significantly lighten in color. Obviously don't walk on it until the next day.
See how much the color lightened by the next night?
Try to plan ahead so you don't waste the excess mastic/grout. I stuffed my hardening excess into this gaping hole at knife point... That's what she said... Wait... You know what I mean.
Again, notice how much the color lightened by the next night.
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- José Saramago was eighteen months old when he moved from the village of Azinhaga with his father and mother to live in Lisbon. But he would return to the village throughout his childhood and adolescence to stay with his maternal grandparents, illiterate peasants in the eyes of the outside world, but a fount of knowledge, affection, and authority to young José. Shifting back and forth between childhood and his teenage years, between Azinhaga and Lisbon, this is a mosaic of memories, a simply told, affecting look back into the author's boyhood: the tragic death of his older brother at the age of four; his mother pawning the family's blankets every spring and buying them back in time for winter; his beloved grandparents bringing the weaker piglets into their bed on cold nights; and Saramago's early encounters with literature, from teaching himself to read by deciphering articles in the daily newspaper, to poring over an entertaining dialogue in a Portuguese-French conversation guide, not realizing that he was in fact reading a play by Molière. Written with Saramago's characteristic wit and honesty, Small Memories traces the formation of an artist fascinated by words and stories from an early age and who emerged, against all odds, as one of the world's most respected writers.
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Ned Yost media session: July 29, 2014
The Royals made a trade on their off day, sending Danny Valencia to Toronto, which changes two positions on the roster. Ned Yost was asked about the addition catcher Erik Kratz, one of two players acquired in yesterday's trade, and the recall of infielder Christian Colon, who was at Omaha.
Yost said that Colon provides middle infield depth, which the Royals have not had since Colon was optioned to Omaha on July 11. The former first-round pick can play second, short and third, while Valencia was primarily a third baseman who could play at short or second when the need occurred. Yost said that Kratz is a big guy who can hit with power.
Valencia had played third base against most lefties, which led to the next question: Will Mike Moustakas now play third on a full-time basis? Yost said that it's a day-to-day situation. His focus is on winning today's game. He reiterated that Colon is a sound, fundamental player who can defend at all three positions.
Yost said that Jason Vargas threw very well in today's bullpen session as he progresses in returning from his appendectomy. Yost noted more command and life on Vargas' pitches. When asked about the lefty returning to the rotation, Yost said that it depends on how he feels the next few days. If he continues to progress, his return could be sooner rather than later.


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I found on the wiki some examples to enable RBL checks for Zimbra.
But what is the weight of those checks than ? I couldn't find that really, because I don't want that messages are going to be rejected only on the RBL check base, but the combination of the RBL's and other spam checks.
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May 31, 2016
The oldest grandson of Oldsmobile founder R.E. Olds dies at the age of 86.
People acquainted with R.E. Olds Anderson say he was a charitable and kind man.
He died Friday at his home in East Lansing. He was born in Lansing and attended Michigan State University.
He supported many community groups through the Olds family foundations.
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When a single injection may cost $700, we don't know why that information is not included in the story. Reuters did – up high in its story. We also thought Reuters painted a far clearer picture of the limitations of the current research.
Earlier studies have suggested that GHRH and IGF-1 play important roles in the cognitive decline associated with normal aging and in patients with Alzheimers disease. Recent studies in otherwise healthy older adults have suggested that supplementation with GHRH may improve executive function. This study provides a bit of additional evidence that GHRH may play a role in the treatment of cognitive decline in older adults. But the story is far from clear and this work should be viewed as a preliminary step and not the end of the journey. There isn't a proven intervention for mild cognitive impairment. So news stories about research in this field needs to be clear about the state of research.
Cost was never mentioned – a significant oversight since, as Reuters Health reported, a single shot may cost $700.
We were puzzled by the lack of clarity of the benefits. While benefits were not quantified, the impact of GHRH on IGF-1 was. We think that the statement in the Reuters story: "It's unclear how the test differences will translate into real life," provided a clear statement on benefit
The story mentioned spiked insulin levels. But it didn't mention any of the side effects reported in the study:
"Adverse events primarily consisted of local skin
reactions (redness, itching, or stinging) and increased arthralgias.
Other adverse events reported, although less
frequently, included gastrointestinal upset, numbness or
tingling in the hands, weight gain, and fluid retention.
Although increased fluid retention can potentially precipitate
or exacerbate symptoms of congestive heart failure
and hypertension, coronary adverse events were not
observed in our study."
The ending of the story included some evaluation of the evidence, including an independent perspective and this final sentence:
"The researchers said larger and longer trials are needed to assess the hormone's therapeutic potential."
No disease mongering at play here.
But, we were a bit troubled by the suggestion that people with mild cognitive impairment, "…don't yet have Alzheimer's disease…" While MCI is a precursor, not all people with it go on to develop Alzheimer's disease.
One independent expert's input was important at the end of the story.
There wasn't the kind of clear context and background as provided in the Reuters story:
"…researchers have failed so far to come up wiht effective drugs to treat mild cognitive impairment, just as there is no known treatment to stave off the normal memory decline that comes with age."
There could have been a line or two about how GHRH is used now in medicine and whether there is much off-label use of the injections.
The story at least established that the same team had done prior work with GHRH.
There's no sign that the story relied on a news release.
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Like Diversion, this is an auto-scrolling one-touch platformer. As you run, hitting the screen will make you jump, while holding the screen will have you flying at an upward angle. Rather than make a bunch of pre-set levels, here the levels are randomized, and each gives you a few specific goals to ... Full Article »
The game takes place in the tyrannical world of baked goods. You are but a lowly gingerbread man, powerless to stop massive titans from burning your friends and family to death, only to eat them. But you've got a stronger survival instinct than most. You wait for your chance to make a break for it ... Full Article »
One of the most popular type of games on Android and iOS is the endless running game. In these games characters run (you cannot stop them) and you need to help guide them through the course, with the objective being how far can you go. These games can be fun but very frustrating. Temple Run and Je ... Full Article »
You play as Agent Dash and his spy colleagues as you run through a tropical island. Before long you find a secret island base with parts inside of a volcano, a small resort town that's under construction, and who knows what else. Like Temple Run, you must jump, slide, and move sideways to dodge obst ... Full Article »
Ski Safari does not really feature a safari, at least not if I'm understanding the word correctly, but it is a pretty fun game that will manage to keep you occupied for ten or so minutes at a time... Or more, if you're really, really good at it. Ski Safari is an incredibly simple game. You ride dow ... Full Article »
As you run through a randomly selected set of pre-made rooms, you'll have to avoid various hazards while jumping and dashing your way to victory. Touching the screen results in a jump, while swiping up, right, or down results in a quick dash in that direction. Dashing is used to break through the gr ... Full Article »
There is certainly a place for side scrolling bike games out there, but I'm not sure Stickman BMX found it. The Trials franchise, available on PC and XBOX Live (and the Android rip-off Trial Xtreme), have shown us that we can have almost unlimited amounts of fun by riding a bike across a screen, but ... Full Article »
Casual gamers everywhere rejoiced when the highly-anticipated free running Temple Run hit Android devices a few weeks ago. While we've all been swiping and sliding our feverish addiction, newcomer Gravity Project is looking to shake things up by introducing minor adjustments, and instead of runnin ... Full Article »
Thanks in part to the second wave of the Humble Bundle, popular auto runner Canabalt has finally made a pit stop on Android. Originally a Flash game, Canabalt became a mobile household name once released on iOS few years ago. Despite fans' cries for an Android port, Canabalt remained stubbornly pa ... Full Article »
Android users have been waiting for Temple Run for a long time. The causal endless running title has been available to iOS players since last year, but over on the other side of the fence, it's been a story of waiting and avoiding imitators with less-than-quality products. Today, Temple Run sprin ... Full Article »


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Night all,
Today i did some software updates of the linux OS centos.. I did read through most of the changes that would happen when i do..
Sadly enough on reboot my softraid(raid1) was broken in the update and there isnt any way to fix it..and the drives wouldnt boot in single mode.. so i am going to use a live cd to copy my /opt/zimbra folder(havent run a backup for a week or 2).
My problem is that i want to move away from CEntos onto Ubuntu (this gives me the best opinion to do this)
any pointers.. or advice.
I have read this "Moving ZCS to New Server - Zimbra :: Wiki"
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Tainted products have been flooding out of the US and China. You have heard both stories. You have not heard it presented this way. We have been selling the world trillions of dollars
worth of tainted structured financial products and home mortgage backed securities. China has been selling compromised toothpaste, dog food, toys and pajamas. The Middle Kingdom's production miracle economy has been pressured by greed and razor thin profit margins. The American financial innovation machine and consumer binge has given in to spiraling credit need and excessive greed. Both engines of the global jet economy are showing some troubling signs. Such times are delicate and can be inflection points, or moments when trajectory/direction changes. The present housing and financial debacle -- just beginning to come to light -- further stresses the environment.
Domestic and international economic momentum has been carried along by the emergence of Chinese production/export alongside American financing/import. This is a real oversimplification but, is not untrue. The US has specialized in financing and borrowing to consume. According to IMF Statistics, the US borrowed 64% of total internationally available funds in 2006 [pdf]. We have the globe's largest GDP and 70% of that GDP is consumption. Our massive trade deficit, around $800 billion in 2006, speaks to this. China has experience export growth of 500% across the last 17 years. In late 2007 or 2008 China is set to pass the US as the second largest exporter on earth. Our GDP is 5 times the size of China's -- at official exchange rates. Chinese and American economic vitality -- despite what many claim on both sides of the Pacific -- are intertwined. There are obvious examples of this -- Wal-Mart -- and subtle examples -- cheap credit and consumer goods.
America is lent to at staggering levels. Our banks, investment houses and financial firms have driven financial product innovation and revolutionized the ways that debt is traded, valued and structured. China has grown from a bit player to a manufacturing behemoth. Much of the export operation of China is guided by foreign multinationals into markets they know and have operated in for years. 2006 estimates suggest that over 55% of Chinese exports are done by non-Chinese multinationals. Wal-Mart alone accounts for about 10% of Chinese export final retail sales. Multinational financial firms from the US-dominant -- Europe and Asia thrive off of global finance. At the start of 2006, 80% of global financial assets were owned in and by the US, the EU and Japan. Finance is concentrated and the US remains central. Manufacturing has become more concentrated around China. From South America to Africa and the Middle East, the global economy relies on China and America for imports, exports, capital markets and investment opportunity. America and China represent two sides of the same unbalanced coin.
The two nations rely on each other ever more. As of July 2007 China and Hong Kong together held $465 billion in US Government debt- second only to Japan. From April to June 2007 China -- including Hong Kong -- bought $37 billion in American mortgage backed securities. Across roughly the same period we had pet food, toothpaste and toy import scandals. All of this occurs as the US imported $83 billion worth of Chinese goods and services in the first quarter of 2007 and exported $19 billion to China. Despite recent fears about Chinese product quality and accusations about American beef and soy beans, the nations' economic futures can not detach without great disruption and loss.
The growing discord -- expressed in traded threats, recalls and bluster -- between the US and China is threatening to the entire international economy. The increasingly suspicious and tainted reputation that American financial and Chinese manufacturing products are attaining is an international issue of the utmost importance. America's economy relies on cheap imported credit and vast earnings from finance. China's economic growth, employment and future rest on vast manufacture for export. In lock step, both look to be taking overly long walks down fairly short piers.
This is not a doom and gloom report. I just wish to call readers attention to the fragile state of the global economic architecture at this moment. In so doing I hope to introduce some basics into an often emotional and reality detached conversations about China. Our firms make goods and look to China for growth. China's vast savings and the hundreds of billions in dollars they accumulate from exporting to the US are loaned back to us. China is presently sitting on $1.34 trillion in reserves. In return we take their products. They support the dollar, provide us with savings to borrow and don't really mention that we pay low interest. As the US Dollar falls and Renminbi rises, China will experience tens of billions in losses. We offer to pay them back in a declining dollar and use much of the money we borrow on military hardware, with which we threaten them. They need to employ millions and millions of people seeking to move to cities, industry and modern service employ. The Chinese political situation requires new opportunities, jobs, incomes and modernity be offered to hundreds of millions of people. The migration and modernization occurring in China 1990-2010 will be larger than the entire European industrial revolution! It would be fair to say that the two nations are co-dependent. There are many groups benefited and hurt by the present arrangement, that is another article.
The Chinese growth story and the American position in the world are fragile and are two sides of the same coin. They form a major part of the structure of the world economy and its recent vitality. As you read this article, many increasingly fear tainted US financial products and Chinese exports. If confidence and growth are slow to return, or increased hostility emerges, it could mean an inflection point in the global economy?
America and China's Tainted Products: Inflection Point?
Tainted products have been flooding out of the US and China. You have heard both stories. You have not heard it presented this way. We have been selling the world trillions of dollars