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FRESNO, Calif. - "Thank you seniors" signs peppered the Save Mart Center.
It was a fitting expression of gratitude to a group that has meant everything to the Fresno State women's basketball team. On Saturday night, seniors Emma Andrews, Marnique Arnold, Taja Edwards and Jaleesa Ross, arguably the best class in Bulldogs' history, played the final home game of their decorated careers.
The group capped its reign in fitting fashion, beating Nevada 73-50 in what was the WAC regular-season finale for both teams. The Bulldogs finished second in the conference title race, while Louisiana Tech clinched the title outright. Fresno State had already locked up the No. 2 seed in next week's WAC Tournament, which begins Wednesday at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, and get a double-bye through the semifinals.
An already emotional night took on more meaning late in the second half, when Ross became the all-time leading scorer in Fresno State history, passing former Fresno State star Melvin Ely and bringing her career point total to 1,953 points. Ross finished with 15 points against the Wolf Pack, while Munro led the way with 16 points and four assists.
The senior class accounted for 52 of Fresno State's 73 total points.
"It was a great night all around," Bulldogs coach Adrian Wiggins said. "As a coach, it was great just to be a part of it.... It's just tough. I'm very proud of them. I have mixed feelings. Half of me is excited about their futures, and the other have is in denial."
The night began with a nice touch of fanfare, as Fresno State paid tribute to its stellar senior class. One by one, Andrews, Arnold, Edwards, Munro and Ross were introduced to an appreciative crowd of 3,128 fans. Then all five met at midcourt and shared an embrace. When that was over, it was back to the business at hand.
Or as Munro put it, "game time."
In honor of the special night, Wiggins elected to start the entire senior class.
Both teams traded baskets in the first half, but it was only a matter of time before Fresno State created separation. Freshman forward Bree Farley gave the Bulldogs a 16-15 lead with 10:16 to play in the half, and Munro followed with a layup to add to the cushion. Munro then came through again, this time with a nifty behind-the-back layup, which she later said "was a bit spontaneous." That was part of a 17-2 run that helped Fresno State break the game wide open.
With the victory over the Wolf Pack, the senior class pushed its career win total to a staggering 95 games.
"The pregame got me a bit emotional," Munro said. "Once the game started, I calmed down a little. It was just a great game all around."
Fresno State found its groove in a big way in the second half. The Bulldogs benefited from some solid ball movement, as Ross found Munro wide open at the top of the arc. Munro calmly drained the 3-pointer and gave Fresno State a hefty 59-38 lead. The Bulldogs led by as many as 23 points.
Ross, already the all-time leading scorer in Fresno State, added even more distinction to her name late in the second half. She beat the Wolf Pack's Tahnee Robinson to the hoop with a layup, and smashed Ely's nine-year-old mark of 1,951 points. Ross was 6-for-10 from the floor against Nevada.
"I think I'm just overwhelmed," she said. "We'll be focused (for the WAC Tournament). At this point, it's win or go home. We're not ready to be done yet."
"We Are Your Team!" -- The Bulldogs nabbed the No. 2 seed and cruise to Friday's semifinal game of next week's WAC Tournament. For more information, visit gobulldogs.com.
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Airlines in the Middle East are sucking up the talent out of India leading to a dearth of qualified and competent people back home, a leading industry executive has said.
According to Ravi Menon, the executive director of Air Works, a Mumbai-based aircraft maintenance company, the biggest risk to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) space or aviation space is a lack of qualified and competent people. Indian airlines currently opt to go abroad for much of the maintenance work on their planes.
"In the last two months, we as an organisation saw 12 key personnel resign to move to Qatar," Menon told The National.
Airlines in the Middle East are sucking up the talent out of India, he said.
According to him, there are schools but those schools are perhaps more theoretical in their approach rather than an element of practical training.
"Anyone can open a school but who is going to train the trainer? These are certain questions that we will be faced with. We're going to need to have the right hand-holding from developed aviation markets to really participate in this entire training process," he said.
Menon rated India's tax and duties structures as one of the biggest challenges in the sector.
"For India, although people talk about competitive labour pricing, that labour arbitrage can't be leveraged because it is offset by the high duty and tax structure."


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Three of India's largest mobile networks have again been ordered to stop 3G roaming between their networks where each of them lacks coverage.
Vodafone and Idea Cellular have both been issued with fresh orders to stop the roaming service, while Bharti Airtel is seeking an urgent hearing at the Supreme Court to overturn the ban that was imposed on it.
Bharti Airtel was served an order to stop the 3G services but has carried on regardless pending the Supreme Court hearing. The company is facing fines for breaching the order, but says that the ban would affect around 20 million customers.
The High Court has already upheld the ban imposed by the Department of Telecom, and that order would also apply to Vodafone and Idea Cellular if they appeal.
The networks have been in dispute with the DoT ever since their 3G licenses were awarded and they started roaming services were rival networks had coverage they lacked. The networks claim they were permitted this explicitly in pre-auction talks, but the Department denies this.
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Japan's recent disaster has brought shysters out of the woodwork. Less than 24 hours after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck a few miles off the coast of Tokyo, calls for Americans to donate money have already begun.
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Guyana's per capita fish consumption highest in CARICOM Countries
Guyana's per capita consumption of fish locally is approximately 57kg which is the highest among CARICOM Countries. In fact, Guyana on average is amongst the highest consumers of fish in the world, Gary Baird, Head of Legal and Inspectorate Unit stated.
He made those remarks yesterday at Fisherfolk Open Day held at the Guyana Fisheries Limited Wharf.
The country's fishing industry is expanding with contributions from marine fishing and aquaculture. According to Baird, the sector contributes approximately 3 percent to national Gross Domestic Product, with a growth of 7.4 percent from 2009 to 2010.
He added that in terms of aquaculture, a total of 288 metric tonnes were produced and a total of 476,200 kg of seafood were exported.
It was revealed that Guyana's marine fishery sector is broken down into industrial, semi-industrial and artisanal fishery. There are also processors and exporters. In 2010, 89% of the industrial vessels were licensed while in the semi industrial sector 37 of the 77 vessels (47%) on register were licensed.
Baird added that in the artisanal sector, 164 vessels out of an estimated 1,200 operational vessels (13%) were licensed. In terms of processing plants, of the 29 plants on register, six were not licensed which was due mainly to them not being operational.
He stated that the United States and the Caribbean are Guyana's main export markets. Several years ago, Guyana's exports to the US were restricted due to non-compliance with Turtle Exclusion Devices regulations that were implemented by the US. This restriction led to the implementation of regulations for the use of Turtle Exclusion Devices locally, which is a requirement for all trawlers operating locally.
"Similarly, the European Union (EU) has implemented an 'Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported' fishery regulation which require all exporters to comply with a catch certificate scheme in order to access European markets," Baird stated.
Lystra Fletcher-Paul, Representative of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FOA) stated that the world's fish reserves are depleting and acknowledged Guyana is making great efforts to manage its fish stock and contribute towards the increase in its fish population.
She noted that, "This increase in fish stock will also contribute to the Agricultural Sector and to Food Security of Guyana. In addition, inland fisheries and aquaculture will also play a role in the Low Carbon Development Strategy."
Meanwhile, FAO has been providing support to the fisheries sector of Guyana for over 20 years – in the areas such as institutional strengthening, Fish Stock Assessment and Aquaculture.
"We are currently assisting in the development of an inland Fisheries Policy. A few weeks ago, we brought two consultants to Guyana to assess the fish stock assessment system and provide training in this area. Soon, we will be providing additional assistance to develop a Regulatory System for Inland Fisheries and to develop an Inland Fisheries Policy," she stated.
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A federal judge on Tuesday extended the temporary restraining order recognizing a gay couple's marriage in Ohio. As CityBeat covered here, Jim Obergefell and John Arthur, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and is expected to die soon, sued local and state officials hoping to have their Maryland marriage acknowledged by Ohio before Arthur's death certificate was issued. Judge Timothy Black sided with the couple, and he's now extended the temporary restraining order until December, which should provide enough time for Arthur's expected death and the remaining legal battle. The judge has made it clear that the order only applies to Obergefell and Arthur.
Ohio could spend less on Medicaid if it expands eligibility for the program, according to a new analysis
from Ohio State University and the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. But
the expansion would have to come with cost controls that cap spending
growth at 3.5 percent to 4 percent, as opposed to the current rate of
7.2 percent. Still, the analysis shows that policies including an expansion can
save the state money. Under the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare"), the
federal government is asking states to expand Medicaid to include anyone
at or below 138 percent of the federal poverty level. In return, the
federal government would pay for the entire expansion for the first
three years then phase down its payments to 90 percent of the
expansion's cost. Typically, the federal government pays for about 60 percent of Medicaid in Ohio.
A Sycamore Township man died yesterday after Hamilton County deputies used a Taser on him during a brief struggle. Deputies found Gary Roell, 59, half-clothed and smashing windows right before they took him into custody. It's unclear how many times the Taser was used or whether the Taser was the direct cause of death. Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Neil says the deputies followed protocol, given the violent actions carried out by Roell, who punched a deputy in the face during the confrontation. Still, some groups have been asking police departments around the country to change protocol altogether. A 2012 report from Amnesty International found at least 500 people died in the United States between 2001 and 2012 after being shocked with Tasers during their arrests or while in jail.
The 2013 Ohio Health Issues Poll found that higher-income Ohio adults reported better health than those with lower incomes. In 2013, 59 percent of Ohio adults above 138 percent of the federal poverty level, or roughly $15,856 for a single-person household, reported "excellent" or "very good" health, compared to only 26 percent of those below 100 percent of the federal poverty level, or about $11,490 for a single-person household. The United Way of Greater Cincinnati is pointing to the results as just one other way life is more difficult for low-income Ohioans. The group intends to get at least 70 percent of the community to report "excellent" or "very good" health by 2020. Only about 53 percent of adults in southwest Ohio currently report such health, according to the Ohio Health Issues Poll.
Hamilton County is still offering its free recycling program for electronic equipment, including computers and televisions, until noon on Oct. 26.
The Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) today sent out a warning to college students asking them to watch out for drugged drinks. OIU provided four safety tips: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be drugged, students shouldn't leave a drink laying around or turn their backs on it, they shouldn't accept drinks from strangers or someone they don't trust, and students should watch their friends' drinks and act if they see anything suspicious. The Ohio Incident Based Reporting System (OIBRS) shows there were 14 incidents of forcible rape with drug as a weapon in 2012, but not all Ohio police departments report to OIBRS, so the numbers are likely understated.
A developer is planning to build 20 apartments in the mostly vacant Schwartz office building on Main Street, along the streetcar's planned route.
Developers are still working on building apartments above the Fountain Place retail complex, as announced nine months ago.
Another steakhouse is opening in downtown Cincinnati.
Delta is now offering direct flights from Cincinnati to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
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In results that will likely surprise no one, the 2013 Ohio Health Issues Poll found that higher-income Ohio adults reported better health than those with lower incomes.
In 2013, 59 percent of Ohio adults above 138 percent of the federal poverty level, or roughly $15,856 for a single-person household, reported "excellent" or "very good" health, compared to only 26 percent of those below 100 percent of the federal poverty level, or about $11,490 for a single-person household.
For those at the bottom of the income pool, the results
fluctuate from year to year. In 2012, 36 percent of those below 100
percent of the federal poverty level reported "excellent" or "very good"
health. Only 21 percent reported similar results in 2011.
The poll led Ross Meyer, vice president of community impact for United Way of Greater Cincinnati, to ask in a statement, "Do healthy people make more money because they can work more days or at better jobs? Or are people who make more money healthier because they have resources to preserve and improve their health?"
As part of its "Bold Goals for Our Region" initiative, the United Way intends to get at least 70 percent of the community to report "excellent" or "very good" health by 2020. About 53 percent of adults in southwest Ohio currently report such health, according to the Ohio Health Issues Poll.
The poll was conducted between May 19 and June 2 through phone interviews with 868 adults around the state. The poll had a margin of error of 3.3 percent. It was conducted by the University of Cincinnati's Institute for Policy Research for the Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati.
The poll previously found more than 1.25 million Ohioans lack health insurance, which the Health Foundation is using as more evidence Ohio should pursue the Medicaid expansion.
Under the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare"), the federal government is asking states to expand Medicaid to include anyone at or below 138 percent of the federal poverty level. In return, the federal government will pay for the entire expansion for the first three years then wind down its payments to 90 percent of the expansion's total cost. That's much higher than current levels; the federal government today pays for about 60 percent of Ohio's Medicaid costs.
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio previously found the the Medicaid expansion would save Ohio $1.8 billion and insure nearly half a million Ohioans in the next decade.
In separately reported results, the same Ohio Health Issues Poll found 63 percent of Ohioans support the expansion.
City Council could use leftover revenue from the previous budget cycle and money from the parking lease to fund a disparity study that would gauge whether minority- and women-owned businesses should be favorably targeted by the city's contracting policies. The study could cost between $500,000 to $1 million, according to city officials. Because of a U.S. Supreme Court case, the city must carry out the study before it can impose policies that favorably target minorities or women with business contracts. Since the city's last race- and gender-based program was dismantled in 1999, contract participation rates for minority-owned businesses dropped from a high of 22.4 percent in 1997 to a low of 2.7 percent in 2007, but rates for women-owned businesses have remained relatively unchanged. But the numbers could be understating how many minority-owned businesses there are because classifying as one is now voluntary, while it was mandatory in the 1990s.
State Rep. Ron Amstutz, chairman of the Ohio House Finance and Appropriations Committee, says he wants to move on a package of bills that would include the Medicaid expansion by early October. The bills will also tackle other issues, such as how to deal with growing concerns about opiate addiction in Ohio. The Health Policy Institute of Ohio says the federally funded Medicaid expansion would insure nearly half a million Ohioans and generate roughly $1.8 billion for the state in the next year. But Republican legislators in the General Assembly say they're concerned the federal government won't be able to uphold its commitment to the expansion. Recent polling found about 63 percent of Ohioans support expanding Medicaid.
East side residents pleaded with Greater Cincinnati Port Authority officials yesterday to reduce enforcement hours for parking meters under the city's controversial parking lease. The plan allows for enforcement until 9 p.m., but residents say it should only go to 6 p.m. to avoid hurting local businesses that might rely on free parking during the evening. The city is leasing its parking meters, lots and garages to the Port Authority, which will then manage the assets through private operators from around the country. The city administration estimates the deal will produce $92 million up front and at least $3 million a year afterward for Cincinnati, which officials plan to use for development projects and to help close budget gaps.
Meanwhile, opponents of the parking lease appealed their legal challenge to the Ohio Supreme Court. Opponents argue the lease should be susceptible to voter referendum. The city claims Cincinnati's emergency clause powers allow council members to expedite laws and remove the possibility of referendum altogether. The legal challenge was initially successful in a lower court, but the appeals court ultimately sided with the city. It's unclear whether the Ohio Supreme Court will hear the challenge.
Legal experts say it's unclear which, if any, of Ohio's new abortion restrictions could survive a court battle. The anti-abortion measures, which were passed in the state budget by Republican legislators and Gov. John Kasich, impose a series of regulatory hurdles that require extra medical procedures prior to getting an abortion and could be used to shut down abortion clinics.
An internal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report suggests that fracking, an oil- and gas-extraction process, can contaminate underground drinking water. The findings could have implications for Ohio, which is currently undergoing a fracking boom as companies rush to tap into oil and gas reserves in northeastern parts of the state. CityBeat covered Ohio's fracking boom in further detail here.
Councilwoman Pam Thomas and ex-Councilman Cecil Thomas want everyone to know that they have not endorsed anyone for mayor.
Ryan Widmer's mother, who gained notoriety for defending Widmer during his three trials, was found dead yesterday. There were no obvious signs of trauma or foul play. Widmer is currently serving 15 years for drowning his wife in a bathtub in 2008.
Scientists may have to genetically modify oranges to save them from a deadly disease.
A poll analysis released today suggests more than 1.25 million Ohioans between the ages of 18 and 65 are uninsured, representing about 17 percent of the state's working-age population.
The poll also found that working-age Ohioans are obtaining health insurance less through employers and more through public insurance programs like Medicare, Medicaid and veteran benefits.
About two in 10 working-age Ohioans use public programs in 2013, up from 12 percent in 2006. At the same time, 52 percent now get insurance through an employer, down from 64 percent in 2006.
The numbers are relatively unchanged from 2012, according to the analysis from the Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati.
Nearly one in 10 of those who did have insurance also reported losing it in the past 12 months.
"Certain groups are more likely to experience insurance instability," said Jennifer Chubinski, director of community research at the Health Foundation, in a statement. "Almost half of adults living below 100 percent of the federal poverty level, African-Americans and adults with less than a high school education were uninsured currently or at some point in the past year."
The analysis also concluded that Ohioans with health insurance are generally healthier than those without it.
The results came from the 2013 Ohio Health Issues Poll, which between May 19 and June 2 interviewed 868 Ohio adults by phone. The poll had a margin of error of 3.3 percent. It was conducted by the University of Cincinnati's Institute for Policy Research for the Health Foundation.
The poll's findings could spur efforts to widen Medicaid eligibility in Ohio, which has become a contentious political issue fueled by mostly Republican opposition and Democratic support.
Under the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare"), states are asked to expand the public insurance program to include everyone at or below 138 percent of the federal poverty level, or roughly $15,856 for a single-person household. If a state agrees, the federal government will pay for the entire expansion for the first three years then phase its support down to 90 percent, where it would indefinitely remain.
The offer presents a great deal for the state, according to the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. The think tank's analysis found the expansion would insure roughly half a million Ohioans and generate about $1.8 billion in revenue for the state in the next decade.
But the Republican-controlled General Assembly rejected the expansion in the state budget, despite Republican Gov. John Kasich's pleas to embrace the Obamacare initiative.
Legislators say they're concerned the federal government won't be able to uphold its commitment to Medicaid in the future. That, they argue, would leave Ohioans stranded if the state is forced to pare back benefits.
The federal government and states have jointly funded Medicaid programs around the nation since 1965. About 57 percent of the cost is carried by the federal government.
Still, the legislature will in the fall consider a standalone bill that would take up the expansion. But that bill will likely face continued opposition from tea party groups that are historically opposed to increased government spending at any level.
Whatever the case, legislative approval may be politically prudent: Earlier-reported results from the Ohio Health Issues Poll found 63 percent of Ohioans favor the Medicaid expansion.
It's not even two weeks since Gov. John Kasich signed the two-year state budget, and he's already pushing for the federally funded Medicaid expansion again. Kasich, a Republican, called on fellow advocates and Democrats to lobby Republican legislators into supporting the expansion. The administration says it would need legislation passed by the end of the summer if it's to get federal approval for an expansion by Jan. 1. Studies found the expansion would save the state money and insure nearly half a million Ohioans in the next decade. But Republican legislators passed on it, claiming the federal government can't afford the expansion even though the federal government has long upheld its commitment to Medicaid. CityBeat covered the state budget and Medicaid expansion in greater detail here.
Hamilton County commissioners are expected later today to repeal a funding hold on sewer projects, just a couple months after the hold was passed in response to controversial city laws. The city and county originally reached a compromise over the laws, but the deal appeared to have fallen through when City Council failed to approve its end of the bargain. Still, commissioners are moving forward with removing the funding hold, according to WVXU. CityBeat covered the city-county conflict in greater detail here.
Designers, engineers and architects will compete over how they'll cover Fort Washington Way in a few months, and Business Courier has some possibilities for where the project may go. The project is supposed to connect downtown and the riverfront, maximize economic development, encourage recreational activities, preserve openness and more. Although the first phase is just finishing, The Banks has already won awards, making the final connection between the area and downtown all the more important to city and county officials.
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) will hold a meeting tonight for its regional strategic plan. Details are sparse, but OKI's first plan since 2005 will likely put a big emphasis on Cincinnati. A draft of the plan will likely be available in 2014. The meeting will be at Memorial Hall from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
MSNBC pundit Rachel Maddow was caught in a "pants on fire" statement by Cleveland's The Plain Dealer after she claimed Ohio's budget mandates women seeking an abortion to undergo a vaginal probe. The budget imposes new limits on legal abortions in Ohio and effectively defunds contraceptive care, cancer screenings and other non-abortion medical services at family planning clinics like Planned Parenthood, but it doesn't require women undergo a transvaginal ultrasound.
Cincinnati topped Terminix's annual bed bug list for most calls related to the critters, but it avoided a spot on another list for the highest increase in calls.
Warren County's racino is now hiring.
One good thing that came out of Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign: swag for needy Kenyan youth.
Antimatter particles were detected erupting from solar flares.
One major problem in brain training studies: People always realize they're being tested, particularly if they're playing Tetris for hours.
To honor National HIV Testing Day — a day meant to raise awareness about the virus — Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio region is offering free HIV testing at three locations in the Cincinnati area.
Free HIV testing is available today at from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cincinnati's VA Medical Center (3200 Vine St.) and from 1-5 p.m. at the Lower Price Hill Health Center (2136 E. Eighth St.). The test is done quickly using a method called rapid HIV testing, which produces results immediately.
About 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV at any given time, and about one in five of those don't even realize they're infected.
That means those one in five could, at any time, be unknowingly transmitting the disease to their partners, or that they're missing out on taking important preventative measures that could keep the infection from developing into AIDS. The HIV virus is most commonly spread through unprotected sexual contact or sharing needles, or can be passed down from mother to child during pregnancy or shortly after birth. For more basic information about HIV, click here.
In 2012, Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio provided 1,225 HIV tests amongst its eight facilities, among a number of other preventive services. Currently, Planned Parenthood branches across Ohio are being threatened by Ohio conservatives' efforts to defund the organization, which provides myriad health services in addition to abortion, including cancer and STD screenings, birth control, pregnancy testing and health care for both men and women. State and federal funds used by Planned Parenthood aren't used to fund abortions, which are instead funded by private donations.
If successful, the Republican-controlled Ohio legislature could pass a budget this weekend that would put Planned Parenthood at the back of the line for state funds. A separate set of federal funds would also go to crisis pregnancy centers, which have a history of using scare tactics and false information about abortion.
Under Obama's Affordable Care Act, which will go into effect in 2014, insurance providers will be required to cover HIV testing and birth control.
City Manager Milton Dohoney signed an agreement Monday to lease its parking meters, lots and garages to the Greater Cincinnati Port Authority, but the mayor and City Council may still make changes to the controversial parking plan before it's implemented. In the past week, the Hamilton County Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's ruling, made the parking plan insusceptible to a referendum and refused to delay enforcement on the ruling, which allowed the city manager to sign the lease within days. Still, the city won't spend the $92 million lump sum from the lease until there is legal certainty, meaning until appeals from opponents are exhausted. (Correction: The city signed the lease Monday, not Tuesday as originally reported in the story. The city made the announcement Tuesday, which caused confusion and miscommunication.)
City Council is discussing whether it needs to set funds for the I-71/MLK Interchange project. The state is asking the city to contribute $20 million, but some council members are questioning whether the state would pursue the project without city support. The city administration says the state is insisting on the city's participation. City Council originally planned to use funds from the parking lease to pick up the city's share of the tab for the project, which officials estimate will produce thousands of jobs in the region.
After introducing two competing Medicaid bills in the Ohio House, leaders said they're unlikely to vote on the bipartisan measures before the General Assembly's summer recess. One of the bills would create a Medicaid oversight committee and instruct the state Medicaid director to find cost savings without cutting benefits. The other bill would take up the federally funded Medicaid expansion while taking measures to diminish access to narcotics through the health care system and encourage cost sharing and private sector plans among Medicaid recipients. Gov. John Kasich is still pushing the General Assembly to pass the Medicaid expansion, whether it's through the budget, these bills or other means.
Ohio will end the current budget year with an unused surplus of $397 million, according to the state budget director. Kasich says the money should go toward tax cuts. The Ohio House and Senate are currently discussing merging their tax plans in the 2014-2015 budget, which could mean taking up smaller versions of the House's 7-percent across-the-board income tax cut and the Senate's 50-percent income tax reduction for business owners worth up to $375,000 of annual income.
Sequestration, a series of across-the-board federal budget cuts, will cost Ohio $284 million in fiscal year 2013, according to a Policy Matters Ohio report. For the state, that means slower economic growth, furloughed defense workers, cuts to county funds for social services, public health service reductions and further downsizing of the Head Start program, which supports preschool. CityBeat covered the early impact of sequestration in Ohio here.
The American Medical Association will soon decide if obesity is a disease.
The U.S. House passed an anti-abortion bill that would restrict almost all abortions to the first 20 weeks since conception. The bill is unlikely to move past the House.
Landlords are less likely to respond to rental inquiries from gay couples.
The Congressional Budget Office says immigration reform would save money and boost economic growth.
Researchers have apparently mastered the art of the bat and can now "hear" the size of a room.
Got questions for CityBeat about anything related to Cincinnati? Submit your questions here and we'll try to get back to you in our first Answers Issue.
CityBeat is looking to talk to convicted drug offenders from Ohio for an upcoming cover story. If you'd like to participate or know anyone willing to participate, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
A new poll from the Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati found a clear majority of Ohioans supports the Medicaid expansion.
The poll asked a random sample of 866 Ohioans, "Generally speaking, do you favor or oppose expanding Medicaid to provide health insurance to more low-income uninsured adults?" About 63 percent of respondents said they favor an expansion, with a margin of error of 3.3 percent.
The poll found a partisan divide on the issue: About 82 percent of Democrats support the expansion, while 55 percent of Republicans oppose it.
The question was part of the Ohio Health Issues Poll conducted between May 19 and June 2. The University of Cincinnati's Institute for Policy Research has conducted the poll for the Health Foundation each year since 2005.
"The Health Foundation supports the expansion of Medicaid in Ohio because we believe that it will have a positive impact on the health of uninsured Ohioans who will be newly covered by Medicaid," said Health Foundation CEO Jim Schwab in a statement. "We also believe that expansion of Medicaid will have a positive impact on Ohio's economy. This positive impact was validated in an economic impact study that the Foundation helped underwrite earlier this year. The OHIP findings show that the majority of Ohioans also support the expansion."
Under the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare"), states are asked to expand their Medicaid programs to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, or an annual income of about $15,856 for a single-person household and $32,499 for a family of four.
For the first three years, the federal government would pay for the entire expansion. Following that, the federal government would phase down its support for the expansion to 90 percent of the costs, where it would indefinitely remain.
Earlier this year, the Health Policy Institute of Ohio released an analysis that found the Medicaid expansion would insure nearly half a million Ohioans and save the state about $1.8 billion in the next decade.
Although Gov. John Kasich supports the expansion, his Republican colleagues, who control the Ohio House and Senate, have so far passed on the expansion in budget plans and legislation.
In an April interview with CityBeat, Michael Dittoe, spokesperson for Ohio House Republicans, said the proposed federal commitment to the Medicaid expansion is unprecedented, which, according to Dittoe, makes Republican legislators skeptical that the federal government can live up to such obligations in the long term.
Bipartisan legislation introduced this week in the Ohio House and Senate would reform the Medicaid program — supposedly in a way that lowers costs without cutting services. But the legislation wouldn't take up the Medicaid expansion.
The Ohio Senate is poised to introduce its own budget plan today, and it could forgo the Medicaid expansion and include measures to defund Planned Parenthood and fund anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers. But how the Senate budget plan differs from the Ohio House version remains uncertain. CityBeat covered the House's budget plan, which inspired controversy by taking a conservative turn on social issues, here.
The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, with the help of WCPO, is hosting a "phone-a-thon" that will help enroll uninsured children into the Medicaid program. The event, which could reach up to 15,000 children in southwest Ohio, helps tackle awareness, one of the main issues governments have faced while trying to expand health care programs around the nation. Since the Legal Aid Society's program began getting federal funding in 2009, Medicaid enrollment for children in southwest Ohio has increased by 12 percent, while the rest of the state has increased by 4 percent.
A majority of City Council is now backing the budget plan that would pull back some cuts to city parks and outside agencies
and avoid a majority of layoffs initially proposed by City Manager
Milton Dohoney, leading to only 25 police layoffs and no fire layoffs.
"The plans put forward by a council majority prioritize public safety
and essential services that keep all of our neighborhoods safe and
attack the blight that breeds crime," Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls said in a
statement. "Our plan also continues the city's investment in projects
that will transform our neighborhoods through the Focus 52 fund. Despite
the budget challenges we face, we must do all we can to keep the city's
momentum moving forward."
CityBeat commentary on the developing city budget story: "Good News Reveals Budget Deception."
The lawsuit over a pregnant teacher's firing from her job at a Catholic school begins today with opening statements. The lawsuit claims the Catholic school violated anti-discrimination laws by firing the teacher after she became pregnant through artificial insemination. CityBeat covered another case of the Church firing a pregnant teacher here and a Catholic woman priest who is pushing to make the Vatican more inclusive here.
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters says five have been charged with cheating at the Horseshoe Casino, which carries a potential sentence of two years in prison.
Gas prices are back down in Ohio this week.
The Plain Dealer has an in-depth look at Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ed FitzGerald's FBI career here.
A man died after a skydiving accident in southwest Ohio Sunday.
The Vatican let everyone know over the weekend that atheists are still going to Hell.
Popular Science has a list of the 10 coolest species discovered in 2012 here.
A "phone-a-thon" is seeking to address one of the main issues public officials have faced when trying to provide health coverage to low-income Americans: awareness. The event could help reach some of the estimated 15,000 children in southwest Ohio who are uninsured but qualify for Medicaid.
The event, which is being hosted by WCPO and the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati on May 29, will reach out to families with uninsured children who qualify for Medicaid. It's part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign, a nationwide effort to enroll more children into free and low-cost health insurance programs.
"Medicaid provides eligible children the coverage they need to address asthma and allergies, as well other benefits to keep children healthy," the event's release said. "Children in a family of four earning up to $47,100 a year may qualify for free or low-cost health insurance. Medicaid not only covers allergy and asthma treatment, but also regular check-ups, immunizations, doctor and dentist visits, hospital care, mental health services, prescriptions and more."
For public officials, raising awareness has been one of the biggest hurdles to ensuring widespread health coverage. As the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") kicks in, the problem is becoming even more pronounced as state and federal governments attempt to inform Americans of new insurance options, including health exchanges and expanded Medicaid programs.
"There's a segment of the population that hasn't interacted with these programs in the past," says Trey Daly, senior attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati. "Those folks don't typically know they're eligible."
Daly says there's also a segment of the population that has used Medicaid services but stopped after "bad experiences." For those situations, the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati explains the benefits of Medicaid coverage, but it also files forms and applications for participants to help them avoid the bureaucracy and paperwork required for enrolling into Medicaid.
The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati's efforts are funded by a federal grant. Since the program began in 2009, the seven counties in southwest Ohio covered by the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati — Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, Clinton, Brown and Highland — have increased their Medicaid enrollment of children by 12 percent. The rest of the state has increased enrollment by 4 percent.
At the legislative level, there is currently a bill in the Ohio House that would expand the state's Medicaid program with federal funds provided through Obamacare. Republican Gov. John Kasich originally proposed the expansion in his budget plan, but Republican legislators opposed the measure and took it out of their own budget bill.
Still, Kasich has continued pushing the expansion, along with Democratic support. A March report from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio found the expansion would save the state money and insure half a million Ohioans in the next decade.
To participate in the "phone-a-thon," call 513-749-9400. The event will be on Wednesday, May 29, between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.


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Holiday Dining
by Julie Besonen, 11/20/2012
Photo: Brendan F Casey
501 11th St., 718-788-1810, Park Slope, Brooklyn
The countryside comes to Brooklyn at Applewood, a gently lit restaurant in a storefront outfitted with a blazing fireplace and art ennobling barns, cows and chickens. Naturally, the food is seasonal, which currently means autumn vegetable risotto, pan-roasted Long Island bluefish and grilled Vermont lamb. Owners David and Laura Shea took possession of a farm upstate earlier this year, and much of the restaurant's produce and the occasional pig comes from their sunup-to-sundown efforts. A hospitable, bearded barkeep oversees the snug bar, where you can sample selections from the organic and biodynamic wine list, paired with a small plate of house-made charcuterie with garlic crostini. It would be wrong to skip desserts like pumpkin pie or maple pudding cake, but if you do, the check will still come with a sweet send-off like a lemon sugar cookie or mint truffle.


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A Squash and a Squeeze
by Axel Sheffler and Julia Donaldson
The main reason my wife started writing children's books, was because there was so little choice in books available for Muslim children, and unfortunately, what was available was always of poor quality next to non-Muslim offerings.
This is not to say though that we would not recommend any of these books to people. The vast majority of books our children have are made by non-Muslims (and no doubt, is the case of most other Muslims living in the West too), and many of them are the kind of fantastic books that we are inspired to try to make for our kids.
For example, any books written by Julia Donaldson, and illustrated by Axel Sheffler (the pair most famous for 'The Gruffalo'), are all classics. There are several books by these two, but the one I'm looking at here is 'A Squash and a Squeeze'.
Axel Sheffler's cartoonish, but very detailed, illustration style is a marvel for kids to look at, after reading again and again, don't be surprised to find them (and yourself) spotting different things in the pictures, that you didn't notice before.
Like all Julia Donaldson's books, the rhyme is without compare in children's literature, she is far and away the best, stringing words together like no other children's author today. Furthermore, this tale has a moral at the end of it, which doesn't always happen with children's book any more.
The old woman in the story who constantly complains of her house being too small, is taught the value of appreciating what you have, in an rather unconventional manner, by a passing 'wise old man'.
In short, we haven't seen any books by Sheffler and Donaldson, that we didn't like, they're among the best out there for children at the moment.
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Beznau, Switzerland
The oldest nuclear-power plant in Switzerland, Beznau I was built in 1969. Its two reactors have the same structure – depicted in the flow diagram on the control panel – as the reactors in the damaged nuclear plant at Fukushima in Japan. "Here we are at the heart of the nuclear-power plant," says Zanier. "I visited many of the control rooms – most were dull, but this one is special and strange. A lot of my friends asked me whether I had manipulated this photograph."
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Streaming Media Stick vs. Streaming Media Box: Understanding the Differences
When adding streaming media services, is a plug-in stick as good as a full streaming set-top-box?
No mention whatsoever of the Western Digital line of boxes? WDTV anyone??
Hi Joe,
Indeed the Western Digital players are nice, especially if you have a lot of your own content as they support lots of file formats. A a streaming platform, they're not quite as comprehensive as Roku or Fire TV (though the current product includes all the top services most people could need). However, the aim of this article was to compare stick versions of streaming players with box versions.
thanks for reading.
I have a Roku 2 and absolutely love this device. When I can't find something decent to watch on regular tv, I can always turn to the wonderful device and watch something. I also chose the Roku over the Apple Tv because it offered far more in content. I have even picked some Universities, so I can listen to numerous courses… even though I won't get a cert. or degree out of it. But whatever device you choose, it will enhance your tv viewing, and even might teach you at the same time!
There are many Android TV boxes available that can stream Netflix and other services in 4k.
the most obvious thing for me is sound. If you use a stick, only tv speakers. If you use set top box, you connect thru receiver and get surround! via HDMI
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Before I had kids, I used to send these insane and generally obscene holiday collage cards to my friends and in most cases not to my family. I enjoyed it, but now that I have little ones it's so much more fun sending holiday cards with pictures I've taken over the year. It's a great chance to show my kids off to family members who don't see them often. And I feel like it makes good use of my photography.
This year I think I'm going to go with this design:
(I cut our names off the bottom.) I need to color correct my photos before I send them off to print, but I'm really happy with the design. It was super difficult to choose. They've got cool circular cards this year with a little ribbon and I almost decided on one of those because I love that you can hang it easily. (I always tape all my cards to the wall which looks cool but is vaguely insane.)
I guess some day we'll have photos with the whole family done, but for now I prefer sticking behind the camera and staying off the card. How about you?


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Vitamins & Supplements
What Is ZMA?
In this article
ZMA is a natural mineral supplement made up of zinc, magnesium aspartate, and vitamin B6. Zinc supports your immune system and muscles. Magnesium plays a role in metabolism and muscle health and helps manage sleep. B6 may boost energy.
ZMA makers claim that increasing these three nutrients in your system can build muscle strength and stamina, speed muscle recovery, and improve the quality of your sleep.
But there's not a lot of research to back that up.
In 2000, researchers gave ZMA supplements to a group of NCAA football players working out twice a day. After 7 weeks, they found a significant increase in the players' testosterone and growth hormone, both of which are linked to muscle growth. However, one of the scientists who conducted the study holds the registered trademark for the original formula of ZMA, and his company funded the research.
Further experiments done by other scientists haven't duplicated the same effects. In fact, there's no additional research that ZMA aids athletic performance or weight loss.
Because of that, the International Society of Sports Nutrition has declared ZMA's effect on muscle building "not known," and the Australian Institute of Sport, which informs athletes about supplements, has decided that ZMA is lacking clear proof of benefits. There are no similar supplement-rating organizations in the U.S.
Are There Side Effects?
No major side effects of ZMA have been reported, but there could be health concerns if the supplements are taken more frequently than the manufacturer suggests.
Too much zinc or magnesium can cause diarrhea, nausea, and cramping, and when taken in high doses over a period of time, zinc can lower the body's immunity and its levels of HDL, or "good," cholesterol. One study also found that men who took 100 milligrams of zinc supplements for 10 years were more likely to get prostate cancer, but the reason isn't clear. Taking extremely high levels of B6 for a year or more may cause nerve damage.
More immediate concerns: Zinc and magnesium can make it harder for your body to absorb some prescription medications, such as antibiotics; and B6 supplements can intensify the side effects of certain drugs.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
New York Tablescape- Tribute to Storm Victims
24 comments:
- Patricia Reitz said...
What a great post, Jacqueline. If more people volunteered and donated, we'd all be in better shape.
- November 7, 2012 at 9:14 AM
- Barbara F. said...
Thanks for this post, Jacqueline. It is so easy to stay in a cocoon if you are not directly impacted, or know a family member or dear friend who is. I have been posting regularly about it also. Not as eloquently as Pat (whom I love dearly) but just from my heart. xo
- November 7, 2012 at 9:42 AM
- Sarah said...
Jacqueline, this is a thoughtful post. I like your beautiful tables cape and the message of this post. Thank you!
- November 7, 2012 at 10:09 AM
- Blondie's Journal said...
Your post is very sweet, Jacqueline. And your table just beautiful. The lighting is perfect and does remind us that the sun will come out. Bravo to you for your volunteer work. You're a great example of what we can do if we work together. Thanks for reminding us as the days go on.
- November 7, 2012 at 10:31 AM
- Val said...
Beautiful. You are amazing.
- November 7, 2012 at 11:16 AM
- anniebakes said...
very nice tribute!! and those apples from your tree are amazing!! anne
- November 7, 2012 at 12:23 PM
- Lavender Cottage said...
An interesting post Jacqueline. I have a friend who is Mormon and I have learned so much from her, especially the emergency supplies plan.
It's nice to see the cannery where you work making use of imperfect fruits to can as well.
- November 7, 2012 at 12:25 PM
- Red Couch Recipes said...
Jacqueline, the "cannery" salsa that you brought us is almost gone as Skyler must have used about 1/2 of it on a six egg, I kid you not, omelet he ate late at night the other day. I too have worked in the cannery and am so proud to belong to a church that looks out for the poor and helps us prepare for an emergency. Thanks for the reminder about preparing. Your table is fun and I love those red glasses that you and Jean gave me. What a nice tribute and reminder to help out our fellow Americans at this time of need. Love you, Joni
- November 7, 2012 at 12:46 PM
- Designs By Pinky said...
I s believe in paying it forward. We have very good friends who's daughter lives in Bay Head, NJ. Her home was OK but her store was TOTALLY RUINED! It is so sad, it was a beautiful little boutique. Today I sent her a check after checking with my friend as to what they needed. They have to start all over again. But that is just what she plans to do, so my little cntribution was the least I could do. My heart aches for all those who lost so much. XO, Pinky
- November 7, 2012 at 1:43 PM
- Happier Than a Pig in Mud said...
That's a nice post Jacqueline, it feels good to help out! Pretty table and I agree, the little blob of bacon is important:@)
- November 7, 2012 at 3:31 PM
- Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...
Thank you ,Jacqueline, for this beautiful tribute telescope for NY, and all the other areas that suffered devastation from Hurricane Sandy. I've been been volunteering to help as much as
I can. I feel so fortunate that my home did not have any damage.
- November 7, 2012 at 3:36 PM
- Alycia Nichols said...
What a neat post, Jacqueline! I am sure our friends in the NE can feel the love. Hurricanes must be horrendous. Living in the Midwest, we are prone to tornadoes that are in and out within a few minutes. I just can't imagine that going on for hours and days at a time! Yes, I HAVE thought of some natural disaster literally blowing through and taking all my pretties with it. Very unsettling. In the end, though, I'm sure I'd just be glad to come out of the whole thing with my life and the lives of my loved ones intact. Beautiful table with beautiful thoughts and feelings as the foundation!
- November 7, 2012 at 4:35 PM
- ellen b said...
Great post for those in need in our country because of Hurricane Sandy. It's good to be prepared to help...
- November 7, 2012 at 4:50 PM
- Lulu said...
I love the openess of your heart. I'm sure there are many people in the stricken areas of the northeast that don't even have a table to set.
- November 7, 2012 at 7:09 PM
- Kathleen said...
Lovely post, J. Your table is lovely. Loved your story about the canning too. I don't think we could find a finer man than Mr. Romney. Such a generous person who helped so many. A true gentleman.
Thanks for your words of kindness for the people of NY. So many without heat or power and now 6 in of snow on the ground and 60 mph winds.
I believe in being prepared too! We have plenty of food and water, filled up the cars, but now 10 days later, the gas is getting low and there is a big shortage. Nerve wracking.
- November 7, 2012 at 7:50 PM
- Shel said...
A great post.
If only South Africans would do more to get involved...I am so impressed.
Love your tablescape.
- November 7, 2012 at 9:43 PM
- Infuse With Liz said...
Great tribute! Love the big apple tie in. Your canning adventure sounds interesting! I have to admit I don't think about being prepared enough for a disaster. The worst that happens to us here are major snow storms. We do try to make sure we have enough food and staples on hand in case we can't leave to go to a storm. Earthquakes? I thought you lived in Florida for some reason?? Duh... I guess not!
- November 8, 2012 at 6:17 AM
- kitty said...
What a kind, caring, thoughtful post, dear Jacqueline. You not only honored our northeastern state friends, but gave sound advice in helping others and preparing for disasters.
- November 8, 2012 at 6:37 AM
- Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) said...
What a great post!
Beautiful autumn tablescape with gorgeous fall colors.
Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
- November 8, 2012 at 6:58 AM
- xinex said...
Oh how nice of you to volunteer, Jacqueline, and what a nice tribute! You set a very beautiful table, I love the colors and the plate layers....Christine
- November 8, 2012 at 7:42 AM
- Tricia said...
Great idea, Jacqueline, to honor New York with your table this week! The elements you chose to combine work wonderfully together. Love the color scheme!
- November 8, 2012 at 7:52 AM
- Marigene said...
Nice tribute to the people on the east coast...my heart goes out to them...it is cold and some are still without power.
- November 8, 2012 at 3:32 PM
- thepaintedapron.com said...
Very inspiring post, plus a super cute tablescape to boot! I am a Yankee born, Southern Cal raised and an Alabama Gulf Coast girl now and I have seen a lot of BAD weather. You are right, there is nothing you can do about it except to try and be prepared, have faith and help each other. Thanks for sharing
- November 8, 2012 at 4:32 PM
- Laurie Ritchey said...
Pretty NY table and what a great idea to honor those who are struggling to put their lives back together. laurie
- November 10, 2012 at 5:48 AM


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Each Friday I will be featuring a handful of my favorite photos from Project #itshappyhere.
January 4, 2013
Project #itshappyhere
Each Friday I will be featuring a handful of my favorite photos from Project #itshappyhere.
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Love this! So nice to take time and focus on the happy things in life, especially when there is so much sorrow through out the world! Thank you for creating this!ReplyDelete
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אנחנו בפייסבוק
Video with captions in Hebrew positions settlements as focal point of conflict, calls for all-inclusive battle.
Roi Kais
Published: 06.15.14, 11:01 / Israel News
Roi Kais
The Palestinian Authority's efforts to assist Israel in locating the kidnapped Israeli teens were met with a Gazan counter-response in the form of a video posted on social networks that called to fight against Israeli forces in the West Bank.
The video also positioned settlements as the focal point of the conflict and attempted to leverage the abduction into an all-inclusive battle. In addition, a song was released by Palestinians on Saturday mocking the kidnapping of the teens.
Residents of Gaza celebrated the presumed kidnapping of three Israeli teens on Saturday, after Hamas slammed the Palestinian Authority for cooperating with Israel to find the youths. The three – Eyal Yifrah, 19, Gil-Ad Shayer, 16, and Naftali Frenkel, 16 – have been missing since Thursday night, and a massive manhunt led by the IDF has been in ongoing since.
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Led by families of Palestinian security prisoners, candies were handed out in a protest tent set up in Gaza by families to express solidarity with prisoners serving time for security related offences in Israel, and residents praised the "operation in Hebron", calling for additional kidnappings.
"We have always called for the kidnapping of soldiers. We view this as the only just solution for freeing our sons from the occupation's prisons," he told Hamas' local paper.
Abed Rabbo further slammed the Palestinian Authority's attempt to aid Israel to find the missing teens, saying officials "should unite behind the Palestinian or keep quite."


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Album Summary
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Danish composer Hans Abrahamsen was born in Copenhagen in 1952, and studied music theory at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. His music is inspired by his mentors Per Norgard and Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, who were two of his composition teachers. On Schnee, he says: "In the beginning of the '90s, I arranged some of J.S. Bach's canons for ensemble - in total seven single standing works from his entire lifespan. I became totally absorbed in this music and arranged them with the intention of the music being repeated many, many times, as a kind of minimal music. Obviously, I didn't know which durations Bach had in mind, but by listening to his canons in this way, a profound new moving world of circular time was opened to me. Schnee, consisting of canon 1 and 2, will form part of the complete work that will consist of a number of canons written for various line-ups within the Ensemble Recherche."
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Ancora - Birtwistle: The Triumph of Time, etc / Howarth
Lutyens: Trios, Motet, etc / Weeks, Maxwell, et al
Weir: The Welcome Arrival of Rain, etc / Brabbins, Tynan, BBC SO, et al
Ancora - Birtwistle: Carmen Arcadiae, Secret Theatre, Silbury Air
Harrison Birtwistle: Night's Black Bird; Shadow of Night; Cry of Anubis / Owen Slade, tuba
Oliver Knussen: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3; Ophelia Dances; Trumpets Coursing; Cantata
Alexander Goehr: Colossos or Panic; The Deluge; etc. / Hilary Summers, Clair Booth
Works DetailsAbrahamsen, Hans : Schnee
- Ensemble: Ensemble Recherche
- Notes: WDR Funkhaus, Klaus-von-Bismarck-Saal, Köln, Germany (01/21/2009-01/23/2009)
- Running Time: 8 min. 40 sec.
- Period Time: Contemporary
- Written: 2006-2008


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Nick Frost, JB Smoove, Joy Behar, Heather Morris, Josh Gad, Alan Tudyk, Kunal Nayyar & Alain Chabat Also Join The Cast
Here's the deal with Nicki Minaj. We don't get it. Her whole cartoony/sexpot image combined with tepid musical output makes us wonder why she's as popular as is. The other side of the coin is that she absolutely kills it on Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy with her memorable intro on "Dark Fantasy" and arguably one of the best verses on the whole album in "Monster" (next to Pusha T's turn on "Runaway). Regardless, Minaj voicing a character in an animated film? Yeah, it sort of makes sense even if her delivery may give your children nightmares.
The last bits and pieces of the voice cast for "Ice Age: Continental Drift" are being put into place as Minaj, Nick Frost, JB Smoove, Joy Behar, Heather Morris, Josh Gad, Alan Tudyk, Kunal Nayyar and Alain Chabat have all boarded the the film. While this franchise generally leaves us cold (ha!) we have to admit, the talent coming together here is pretty impressive. Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, Jeremy Renner, John Leguizamo, Sean William Scott, Aziz Ansari, Wanda Sykes, Keke Palmer, Jennifer Lopez, Drake and Josh Peck have already been set and with the additions of the above everyone will have about one line of dialogue or the movie is going to be seven hours long.
Steve Martino and Mike Thurmeier are co-directing the film; the duo previously teamed on the short "Scrat's Continental Crack-Up" and had gigs on "Horton Hears A Who" and "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" respectively. The film will hit theaters on July 13, 2012 and have the longest credit scroll ever.


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Country profile, economic and trade information, and foreign relations from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
BBC News Profile - Afghanistan
A guide to history, politics and economic background of countries from BBC News.
CIA World Factbook - Afghanistan
Country profile provides information on country background, geography, people, government, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
EurasiaNet - Afghanistan
EurasiaNet, an Open Society Institute resource, provides information and analysis about political, economic, environmental and social developments in the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus, as well as in Russia, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia.
FAO Country Profiles: Afghanistan
Information on economic and agricultural issues from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It also has a good selection of maps.
Human Development Report on Afghanistan
Provides quick statistics on human development, economy, labor force, and population from the United Nations Development Programme.
IAEA - Afghanistan
Information records on Afghanistan from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
IMF - Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Country information, reports and publications from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
ITC - Afghanistan
Country-specific trade and market profiles, map, and trade statistics from the International Trade Centre (ITC).
Library of Congress Country Study - Afghanistan
This is a book-length report studying the history, social customs, and politics of the country from early times to the present.
OHCHR - Afghanistan
Country background, treaties, reporting status, calendar of events and publications related to human rights from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
UNdata Country Profile - Afghanistan
Provides summary, economic, social, and environmental statistics from the United Nations Statistics Division.
UNESCO Worldwide - Afghanistan
Highlights cooperation between the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and its Member States.
- UNESCO Communication & Information - Afghanistan
Country profile, news and links to related projects and web sites.
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics - Afghanistan
A selection of national statistics on education, literacy, science and technology, culture, and communication.
- UNESCO Office Tehran
Cluster Office to Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan and Turkmenistan in the Central and South-West Asia Cluster.
- UNESCO World Heritage - Afghanistan
Cultural and natural heritage properties and documents on the World Heritage List.
United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office- Afghanistan
Country profile covering history, politics, economy, human rights, relations with the UK, and travel.
United Nations News Centre - News Focus: Afghanistan
News, press releases, official statements and reports.
United Nations Statistics Division: Environment Snapshot - Afghanistan
Country snapshots offer national environment statistics.
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics: Trade with Afghanistan
U.S. trade in goods (imports, exports and balance) with Afghanistan.
U.S. Department of Commerce - Afghanistan Investment and Reconstruction Task Force
Country profile about doing business in Afghanistan by the Commercial Service, the global business solutions unit of the Department of Commerce.
U.S. Department of Energy - Afghanistan
Country analysis report from the Energy Information Administration.
U.S. Department of State - Background Note: Afghanistan
This resource provides background information on issues such as the economy, history, politics, and foreign relations. The State Department also provides access to annual reports on human rights and terrorism.
Central Statistics Organization (CSO)
Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
(English from the pull-down menu on the upper left-hand side of the page)
Ministry of Commerce and Industries
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation & Development
(English from the pull-down menu on the upper left-hand side of the page)
National Assembly of Afghanistan
Office of the President
(English from the pull-down menu on the upper left-hand side of the page)
Provides information on the duties and activities of the Afghan President. Also provides information on the National Assembly, legislative processes, and the Cabinet.
(English from the pull-down menu on the upper left-hand side of the page)
- International Area Studies Africa/Middle East CU
Collection of databases from the University of Colorado covering Africa and the Middle East (Afghanistan is included in the Middle East database).
- International Area Studies General CU
Collection of general databases from the University of Colorado covering international issues.
International Area Studies Statistics CU
Collection of international statistics databases from the University of Colorado.
Declassified information available from the FOIA Electronic Reading Room. Enter "Afghanistan" or "Afghan" as the search terms.
- National Intelligence Council (NIC) Declassified Documents
Database of intelligence reports, National Intelligence Estimates, and other publications produced by the National Intelligence Council or its predecessor organizations, the Office of National Estimates and the Office of Reports and Estimates since 1946.
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), the research arm of Congress, prepares reports (usually under 20 pages long) on topics of interest to members of Congress. Enter "Afghanistan" as the search term.
CrisisWatch Database
Monthly bulletin of significant situations of conflict or potential conflict around the world.
Declassified Documents Reference System CU
Search this database to find declassified documents related to Afghanistan.
Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
Department of Defense Scientific and Technical Reports Collection provides access to citations to unclassified unlimited documents that have been entered into DTIC's Technical Reports (TR) Database, as well as the electronic full-text of many of these documents.
Digital National Security Archive CU
Database of primary declassified documents regarding critical U.S. policy decisions. Enter "Afghanistan" as the search term.
- Afghanistan: The Making of U.S. Policy, 1973-1990 CU
This database has gathered material from the U.S. government and written essays on the relationship between Afghanistan and the United States.
An integrated database containing information on armed conflicts and peace keeping, arms production and trade, military expenditure, armed forces and weapons.
Global Legal Information Network (GLIN)
"Public database of official texts of laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and other complementary legal sources contributed by governmental agencies and international organizations."
Human Rights Watch
News and reports related to human rights in Afghanistan.
LexisNexis Academic Country & Region Reports CU
News, country briefings, and country risk guides. Filter by country or choose "Country & Region Reports" from publication type.
SESRIC Statistics Database
Searchable statistical database for member countries from the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC).
Statistical Database System (SDBS) Online
SDBS is the the Asian Development Bank's central statistical database that stores macro-economic and social data of its developing member countries.
UNdata provides a single entry point allowing users to search and download numerous statistical resources of the United Nations System.
World dataBank
Contains data from the World Bank, including the World Development Indicators & Global Development Finance, Gender Statistics, Education Statistics, Health Nutrition and Population Statistics, African Development Indicators, Global Economic Monitor, and Millennium Development Goals. Users can select variables (some going as far back as 1960) to create customized tables, charts, maps, and reports.
Worldwide Incidents Tracking System (WITS)
WITS is the National Counterterrorism Center's database of terrorist incidents.
Projects, publications, and news about Afghanistan and the ADB.
Delegation of the European Commission to Afghanistan
The Delegations of the External Service serve European Union interests throughout the world.
Embassy of Afghanistan
Diplomatic representation of Afghanistan in the United States.
Embassy of the United States in Kabul, Afghanistan
Diplomatic representation of the U.S. in Afghanistan.
EU's Relations with Afghanistan
Overview, country strategy, EU support, and documents on the European Union's relations with Afghanistan.
G-77 at the United Nations
The Group of 77 is an intergovernmental organization of developing states in the UN. It provides the means for the countries of the South to articulate and promote their collective economic interests and enhance their joint negotiating capacity on all major international economic issues within the United Nations system, and promote South-South cooperation for development. There are now 130 member states (including Afghanistan), although the name G-77 was retained because of its historical significance.
ILO - SRO-New Delhi (Afghanistan)
The Subregional Office for South Asia, New Delhi (SRO-New Delhi) covers seven countries in South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran Islamic Republic of, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) for the International Labour Organization (ILO).
IRIN Humanitarian Profile - Afghanistan
IRIN (Integrated Regional Information Networks), part of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), provides news and analysis about sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia for the humanitarian community.
Islamic Development Bank
"The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is a Multilateral Development Bank (MDB), established to foster the economic development and social progress of its member countries and Muslim communities in non-member countries in accordance with the principles of Shari'ah (Islamic Law). There are 56 member countries (including Afghanistan).
Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations
Web site of member state missions and their representatives to the United Nations.
ReliefWeb - Afghanistan
ReliefWeb, administered by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), provides news, documents, maps, and background information on emergency assistance by country. Wait a minute, I'll go get Leanne," as if we were consulting American Jurisprudence Second Edition.
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) promotes economic and social development in member states (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka).
SESRIC - Islamic State of Afghanistan
Socioeconomic statistics and information for member countries from the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRTCIC), a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC).
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is the political mission of the United Nations Security Council supporting the process of rebuilding and national reconciliation in Afghanistan.
UNDP in Afghanistan
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) helps countries work toward human rights, democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, energy and environment for sustainable development, and HIV/AIDS prevention.
News, operations, statistics, background, analysis and policy, and maps from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR). Select Afghanistan from the "Browse by country" drop-down menu on the right.
United Nations Division for Sustainable Development - Afghanistan
Economic, social and environmental policies and plans for sustainable development from the UN Department Economic and Social Affairs.
United Kingdom and Afghanistan
Information on news, political progress, work of the international community, UK assistance to Afghanistan, counter-narcotics, security, and human rights from the United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
USAID - Afghanistan
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) economic and humanitarian assistance programs in Afghanistan.
U.S. Department of State - Afghanistan
U.S.-Afghanistan relations, humanitarian assistance, reconstruction, and country background notes.
World Bank - Afghanistan
World Bank data, projects, and research in Afghanistan.
World Food Programmeme - Afghanistan
The World Food Programmeme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger.
World Trade Organization - Afghanistan (Observer Country)
Provides key information on trade statistics, WTO commitments, disputes, trade policy reviews, and notifications for observer countries.
Country situation analysis and news in Afghanistan from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.
WHO (World Health Organization)
- WHO - Afghanistan
Information and statistics on the status of public health in Afghanistan from WHO.
- WHO Country Office in Afghanistan
Afghanistan health information and program site. From WHO-EMRO.
Official site of the World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean
Region Office (WHO-EMRO).
- WHO-EMRO: Country Health System Profile - Afghanistan
Information and health indicators about Afghanistan. From WHO-EMRO.
- WHO-EMRO: Roll Back Malaria - Afghanistan
Malaria situation analysis in Afghanistan. From WHO-EMRO.
Maps, agencies, military branches, nuclear capability, news, and references from GlobalSecurity.org.
Afghanistan: Security Assistance
Provides information on Political-Military-administered security assistance funds from the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
International Crisis Group - Afghanistan
Reports, briefings, and analysis of violent conflicts and peace implementation in Afghanistan.
Military Policy Awareness Links (MiPALS) - Afghanistan
MiPALs are published by the National Defense University (NDU) Library to provide access to key U.S. policy statements on the country or topic for Military Education Research Library Network (MERLN) users.
Resources on Afghanistan from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
- International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) - NATO
UN-mandated ISAF-NATO is "assisting the Afghan Government in extending and exercising its authority and influence across the country, creating the conditions for stabilization and reconstruction."
NATO's Role in Afghanistan
International assistance in providing security and stability in Afghanistan.
May 1988-March 1990: Assisted in "ensuring the implementation of the Agreements on the Settlement of the Situation Relating to Afghanistan and in this context to investigate and report possible violations of any of the provisions of the Agreements."
U.S. Department of Defense
- Defend America: Afghanistan Update
News about the War on Terrorism from the U.S. Department of Defense.
- Into Afghanistan (2001-2005): Operation Enduring Freedom Marks 4 Years
This War on Terror Special Report covers photo essays on Afghan Elections, Medical Task Force, Afghan Army, Bridge Provides Link to Kandahar, First Lady Visit, Civil Affairs, Military Support, and Into Afghanistan.
- Securing Afghanistan: Stabilization and Growth
Site from the U.S. Department of Defense covering security and stabilization, reconstruction and opportunity, governance and democracy, and life on the ground.
U.S. Central Command conducts operations to attack, disrupt and defeat terrorism, deter and defeat adversaries, deny access to WMD, assure regional access, strengthen regional stability, build the self-reliance of partner nations' security forces, and protect the vital interests of the United States within the area of responsibility.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars - Afghanistan
Collection of historic and current reports and documents on Afghanistan.
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