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I'm back with an update! It's a miracle 😛
I first must apologise once again for the long time between updates, I've had so many cosmetics to play with lately (rift, helegrod, all my guardian class cosmetics while I levelled) that I've just been enjoying the full outfits of many of these pieces rather than mixing and matching to create something unique. I now have five level 75 characters and have had a blast reaching cap on my guard since she was left at 46 for two years and I never thought she would see the rest of middle-earth again!
This outfit sort of fell into my lap, I was only putting together all of my favourites from the Helegrod pieces which were advertised in the store recently (of which I had to get some via store and some via the skirmish barter due to lack of medallions and marks having spent them on the Rift sets the previous week!).
I had never actually noticed the boots before until I took some time to look at them when they were advertised in the store and I immediately had to use them somehow, and this outfit looks pretty nice in red/crimson too, but then again doesn't everything? I use far too much of that stuff so I went with a dye I'd never used before because it always seemed too bold/rich for me, which is why I only used it in small doses here.
The area I took these screenshots in was Tal Methedras because I love the storyline of this place, and the winter feel to the outfit meant I would fit right in. Unfortunately it was night when I showed up to take screenshots but the silhouetted background was beautiful and I wanted to try and make it work, bringing this feel of 'I'll get you falcon clan..and your pretty little wolves too"…
I might try taking these screenshots again when it's a little lighter in middle-earth but for now I wanted to hurry this update up, I'd left it too long already. Also, the images are appearing a little smaller than i'd like, I may still be on the lookout for a better theme which gives me even bigger screenshots. Don't forget to click the images for the better details/larger screenshots on my blog.
Head: Arrow of the West Helmet [Ost Dunnoth Barter- Hunter] ~Purple~
Shoulders: Westfold Assault Shoulder Pads [Crafted T7 – Tailor] ~Purple~
Back: Elk-Hunter's Pack [Lotro Store] ~Purple~
Chest: Ceremonial Spear-Shaker's Jacket [Lotro store or Skirmish barter] ~Purple~
Hands: Gloves of the Eorlingas [RoI Pre-order bonus] ~Default~
Legs: Ceremonial Silver-Voice Leggings [Lotro store or Skirmish barter] ~Umber~
Feet: Boots of the Learned [lotro store or Skirmish barter] ~Default/Umber~


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Maybe we are the only ones w/a complaint...we didnt think it was worth the money. The meat had some really fatty parts and the cheese wasnt melted on top it was gross as it wasnt really HOT when it was served (except the soup that didnt cool till after food came even w/an ice cube)! Over all the taste was okay. We got deserts to go and ate when we got home and it tasted like it was freezer burnt (cheesecake).
Been to the Hub twice, first time i told myself i wouldn't ever go back. Went back the second time because the wife begged me to take her there( so i did). Will not go back for a third time. First time I ordered the jager schnitzel, the second time the saurbraten. Was disappointed with the food both times, schnitzel was mainly all fat, and saurbraten was bland. The spatzel tasted like water, no flavor to it what so ever. Maybe i just happen to get lucky to go on nights that they were having a bad day.
the food is great but the service sucks. they are always rude and will charge you for extra unneccesary things if they dont like you. trust me from experience. get a togo order, the hostess is nice as can be but the owners daughter is very hateful.
I consider it in at least the top two eating Establishments in town.
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February 06, 2004
Los Angeles — The UCLA Anderson Forecast, one of the nation's most accurate and widely followed economic forecasts, announces changes to their economist team. Joseph Hurd and Michael Bazdarich will join the UCLA Anderson Forecast as senior economists in an effort to expand forecasting of the national economy and key California regions. In a related move, Dr. Tom Lieser, known for his accurate California economic forecasts, has retired from his position as senior economist after serving more than 10 years with the UCLA Anderson Forecast.
"We're pleased to welcome Dr. Bazdarich and Dr. Hurd to our forecasting team. Many business decisions are local and do not depend much on what is happening in the US overall, or even in California. With the assistance of Dr. Bazdarich and Dr. Hurd we will expand our offerings to include forecasts and insights for some key California regions, in addition to our Los Angeles products developed by Dr. Christopher Thornberg," said Edward Leamer, director, UCLA Anderson Forecast and professor of global economics and management at UCLA Anderson School of Management.
"We would also like to thank Tom for his years of excellent work with the Forecast. His research and analyses of California's economic climate through the years have made a significant impact and we will greatly miss him. We wish him the best with his retirement," said Dr. Leamer.
Dr. Hurd will assume responsibility for the California forecast, overseeing key regions within California's economy. He will also specialize in the Bay Area economy. Dr. Hurd formerly served as director of economics for SBC Communications, where, among his responsibilities, he forecasted the demand for SBC products in California. His background includes more than 20 years of forecasting the California economy, while serving in an advisory role to the UCLA Anderson Forecast. He also taught economics and statistics at UC Davis in the late 1970s, after he received a Ph.D. in economics at UC Berkeley. Dr. Hurd will work from the Bay Area, where he currently resides.
Previously serving for 10 years as Director of the Inland Empire Economic Data and Forecasting Center at UC Riverside, Dr. Bazdarich will bring his expertise to the UCLA Anderson Forecast. His background lies in forecasting the national and Southern California economies, and he will continue to cover the inland Empire. Dr. Bazdarich will also work closely with Dr. Leamer in forecasting the economy of the nation. He owns his own company, MB Economics, which provides economics consulting on U.S. financial markets with a specialization in interest rate forecasting. His other experience includes work with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, United California Bank, and Claremont Economics Institute. Dr. Bazdarich received a BA from Santa Clara in 1971 and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago in 1978.
Senior Economist Christopher Thornberg will continue to project Los Angeles and other local economic forecasts.
UCLA Anderson Forecast Team Contact Information
Dr. Edward E. Leamer, Director (National economy)
Phone: (310) 206-1452
Dr. Michael Bazdarich, Senior Economist (National and So. California economies)
Phone: (818) 266-6631
Dr. Joseph Hurd, Senior Economist (California and bay area economies)
Phone: (925) 939-4926
Dr. Christopher Thornberg, Senior Economist (Los Angeles and Southern California economies)
Phone: (310) 794-6382
If you would like to contact the above economists, please feel free to call them directly. If you should need assistance in reaching them, please contact Hilary Rehder, media relations specialist, UCLA Anderson School of Management at (310) 206-7707.
For more than fifty years, the UCLA Anderson Forecast has provided forecasts for the economies of California and the United States. Founded in the early 1952, the UCLA Anderson Forecast has become one of the country's leading independent economic forecast services. The Forecast produces forecasts for the economies of the nation, the state of California, and the Southern California region, based upon numerical projections for major economic indicators, such as inflation, interest rates, job growth and gross domestic product growth. The Forecast holds four quarterly conferences annually - each addressing a topical theme.
About UCLA Anderson Forecast
The UCLA Anderson Forecast is one of the most widely watched and often-cited economic outlooks for California and the nation, and was unique in predicting both the seriousness of the early-1990s downturn in California, and the strength of the state's rebound since 1993. Most recently, the Forecast is credited as the first major U.S. economic forecasting group to declare the recession of 2001. Visit the UCLA Anderson Forecast on the Web at http://uclaforecast.com.


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Pink took her daughter, Willow, to the playground at Malibu Country Mart, where the mother and daughter were seen playing on the slide and swings together yesterday. Pink had Willow's dad, Carey Hart, as her date earlier this month at the American Music Awards. She gave a memorable performance at the show in support of her latest album, The Truth About Love. The CD has been a big success, rising to the No. 1 spot on the charts following its September release. Pink and Carey made a trip to Sydney with Willow shortly after the debut to clock some well-deserved vacation time by the beach, but in 2013, Pink will be hard at work as she hits the road for a world tour.


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Dan Prevost has been named watershed specialist for Delta FARM to further develop and implement comprehensive watershed restoration projects in the Delta, the Stoneville, Miss.-based conservation organization announced.
Delta FARM, a farmer-led agricultural conservation group, has provided economically sound conservation advice and information to landowners and farm operators in the region since 1998. The organization serves as the conduit between regulatory agencies and agricultural interests to address non-point source water quality issues in Delta area streams and lakes.
With the support of landowners, farm operators, and the conservation community, Delta FARM began developing restoration plans for watersheds throughout the region.
Prevost, a native of Raymond, Miss., attended Mississippi State University, where he earned a bachelor's and master's degrees in forestry. His research and field experience has been diverse, preparing him for the multi-disciplinary field of comprehensive watershed planning.
"Dan will certainly be an asset to the organization, but most importantly, he will be an asset to the region," said Nolen Canon, Tunica County farmer and Delta FARM chairman. "He will be given the opportunity to coordinate watershed level water quality improvement projects throughout the region --- the type projects that will have long-term, profound impacts on the quality of our region's water resources without unfavorable economic impacts."
Prevost's primary duties will be with Delta FARM. He will also assist the Delta Wildlife staff. As a Mississippi registered forester, he will serve as wildlife forester for Delta Wildlife to develop the forestry components of all wildlife habitat management plans written by Delta Wildlife.


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Registration now open for Wildfire Awareness Half Marathon and 5K Runs in May
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Events to raise money to help injured firefighters and the families of fallen firefighters
Registration is open for the Wildfire Awareness Half Marathon and 5K Trail Runs in Clark and Washoe counties, hosted by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Living With Fire Program in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and Desert Sky Adventures. All proceeds from the races will be donated to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
The Southern Nevada Wildland Fire Awareness Half Marathon and 5K Run is May 1, 8 a.m. — noon, at the new Spring Mountain Visitor's Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road in Mt. Charleston. To register or for more information, visit http://desertskyadventures.com/wildlandlasvegas/.
The Northern Nevada Wildland Fire Awareness Half Marathon and 5K Run in Washoe County is May 29, 8 a.m. — noon, at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. in Reno. To register or for more information, visit http://desertskyadventures.com/wildlandreno/.
Cost is $40 and includes a tech t-shirt, goodie bag, finisher's medal, snacks and refreshments. Each location is limited to 300 participants. The race is part of the activities for Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month in May, which is a collaborative, multi-agency effort.
Participants will run through some of Nevada's most infamous wildfire fuels, and there will be a variety of fire engines and displays of educational information. The public is invited to come out and cheer on the runners, visit with firefighter representatives and enjoy Nevada's beauty.
The Wildland Firefighter Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to fallen firefighters' families and to firefighters injured in the line of duty. The proceeds of the race will help families travel to see firefighters who were injured while aiding another state; help the families of firefighters unable to work because they're still healing; and help the families of firefighters killed while working.
Wildfire Awareness Month is a collaborative effort by local, state and federal firefighting agencies, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and many others. This year's wildfire awareness message, "Create Unity, Fire-Adapt Your Community!" stresses that when community members work together to prepare for wildfire, they can more effectively reduce the wildfire threat.
Extension's Living With Fire Program, which began in 1998, teaches homeowners how to live more safely with the wildfire threat. The program has received numerous national awards, and been credited with spurring actions that have saved many homes. For more information about Living With Fire, visit www.LivingWithFire.info, or contact Sonya Sistare at University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, firstname.lastname@example.com or 775-336-0271.


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Custom assignment of MPI ranks for parallel multi-dimensional FFTs: Evaluation of BG/P versus BG/L," Proceedings of the 2008 IEEE International Symposium on Parallel and Distributed Processing with Applications (ISPA-08), Sydney, Australia, IEEE Computer Society, pp. 271-283, January 2008. (2.6 MB)"
Dataflow Programming Paradigms for Computational Chemistry Methods," Innovative Computing Laboratory Technical Report, no. ICL-UT-17-01, Knoxville, TN, University of Tennessee, May 2017."
Evaluation of Dataflow Programming Models for Electronic Structure Theory," Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience: Special Issue on Parallel and Distributed Algorithms, vol. 2018, issue e4490, pp. 1–20, May 2018. (1.69 MB)"
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Impact of Quad-core Cray XT4 System and Software Stack on Scientific Computation," Euro-Par 2009, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 5704/2009, Delft, The Netherlands, Springer Berlin / Heidelberg, pp. 334-344, August 2009. (312.74 KB)"
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Modeling the Office of Science Ten Year Facilities Plan: The PERI Architecture Tiger Team," SciDAC 2009, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, vol. 180(2009)012039, San Diego, California, IOP Publishing, July 2009. (906.39 KB)"
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There was a time, not all that long ago, that having a six cylinder in your half ton pickup was a non issue. Everyone who made full sized half ton pickups had a quality six cylinder in their lineup that, while it may have been the base engine, got the job done.
We had some experience with the Ford 300 straight six back in the late 80's and early 90's. The fuel injected straight six had a ton of torque and unless you were trying to tow 7,000 pounds didn't sweat the work load.
Sometime in the late 90's the culture determined that unless you had a V8 under the hood of your half ton, (insert Arnold Schwarzenegger voice over), "you, were a girly man!" It was said you need a big V8, even if all you ever towed was a small Bass boat, or a couple of jet ski's and the most you ever brought home from the home improvement store were three 4×8 sheets of plywood. In the era when gas was $2/gallon, that was fine, but now when gas is $3.50 or more a gallon, things change.
Ford along with everyone else got caught out when in 2008 fuel prices spiked from $2.75 a gallon to $4.25 a gallon in two months, and sales of full size trucks fell off a cliff. Not wanting to get caught out again Ford put together a program where they would revamp their entire engine line for the F150 pickup so they could retain their crown of the "best selling vehicle in the U.S." and with it, keep money flowing into the company, since pickups and SUV's are where a majority of the profits come from.
We had the opportunity to drive the two new V6 powered F150's in back to back weeks. We started out with the base 302 horsepower 3.7 liter V6, then the week after we had the 365 horsepower 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6. The question to be answered is, by going with a V6 are you missing anything by not having a V8.
The first F150 we had was was a 4×2 Supercrew in XLT trim. Perhaps it's our perception, but the Ford F150 seems to have gotten much wider in the last couple iterations. The F150 now feels as large as the F250. These truck are extremely wide inside, and outside as well. The truck is every bit of seven feet wide, so you will be taking up most of the lane driving down the road, and if you live in an older neighborhood, it's tight going down the street if cars are parked on both sides of the road.
In the Supercrew, the back seat leg room is huge. There may be more leg room for back seat passengers then on a BMW 750iL sedan! Seating in the back is comfortable too. You can put three large people in the back and not have any complaints even if you have a drive of several hours. For the driver and passenger, the captains chairs were comfortable and had plenty of adjustment for us to find the ideal spot.
The cloth that we had in our XLT model is quite good. It had good heft and thickness and felt like it would hold up for a long time, even under hard use. We would like to have seen the USB and AUX jacks that are are at the bottom of the center stack, moved into the center console which is absolutely huge. This is not necessary for aesthetic reasons, more ones of security. Even though the F150 sits up so high, you can still see wires connecting to devices in the cab, that just invites problems.
The F-150's now have the 4.3" information screen that debuted in the SuperDuties a couple years ago in between the the speedometer and the tach. This multi function display is laid out well and provides good information to the driver in an easy to navigate menus. It has more information then you will probably need, but always nice to have. There are sub menus that are relevant for off roading and for towing along with the usual trip/distance measurements, diagnostics and the clever average and instant fuel economy gages which are blended into one.
Once you are accustomed to the size of the truck, it drives quite well. While we didn't have a chance to hook up anything to tow while we had the 3.7 V6 it did make a few trips to Lowes for supplies. No, a 4×8 sheet of plywood will not lay flat in the bed, however, when propped up to fit, it didn't protrude much past the upright tailgate. We would recommend getting the step that makes getting into the bed of the truck easier. Unless you have a 36"+ inseam, it's a big step to climb up into the bed of the truck.
We would also recommend the back up camera option as well. Living in an older neighborhood, one built in the nineteen teens and twenty's backing out of the driveway was a bit of an adventure a few times. On one occasion we had to get out of the truck to see just how much further we could back up without hitting the car parked on the other side of the street as it could not be seen in the rearview or sideview mirrors.
Now the big question is, does the 3.7 V6 have enough power? The answer is yes. While one could always use more power, the base V6 felt fine. Again we didn't load it up with a ton of weight in the bed, or tow anything heavy, but for driving around and hauling a few things it was fine. The only thing that struck us as odd, is that under full throttle, this engine shifts at 7,000 rpm's. It's very un-truck like and it takes a little getting used to having the power is up higher in the rev range then most traditional truck buyers are used to. The question remains though is how people who will tow with the base engine will feel when they don't have the majority of their torque right off idle.
Fuel economy for the base V6 in two wheel drive is rated at 17 city and 23 highway and 19 combined. We saw 18 combined and 22 on the highway, so the readings are about spot on. The base sticker on our XLT was $31,810, then with options came to $34,880. It seems a bit high priced, however, go and option out a pickup from ANY manufacturer these days and they get expensive in a hurry. Long gone are the days you could get a full sized half ton for low to mid $20,000's. Then again, the interior of trucks today are as nice as some near luxury cars!
Next up we had the EcoBoost V6 F150, again a Supercrew but this time it was a 4×4 and in Lariat trim. The move to the EcoBoost V6 is an attempt by Ford to offer the power of the larger V8's in this case the 6.2 V8, yet retain better fuel economy. While the EcoBoost is down on horsepower to the 6.2, 365 vs. 411, they are near equal on torque.
No matter how much advertising is thrown at you about "we have more horespower then insert brand here" in a truck intended for work, TORQUE is the most important thing. You want as much as you can get, as low in the rpm range as you can get it. With the EcoBoost, Ford is not only able to match torque numbers of the 6.2 V8, but through the use of careful computer tuning they can create a near flat torque curve so that 80-90 percent of torque is available from 2,000 rpm's on. The EcoBoost is rated to tow 11,000 and while we wanted to try that out, the person we know with the 32' race car trailer was out of town, so we were again unable to hook up anything meaningful to really test this engine.
While testing by sites like PickupTrucks.com has shown that when towing at near max capacity the advantage in fuel economy between the EcoBoost and the 6.2 V8 is negligible, it's when driving around in "normal conditions" that the EcoBoost really shines. We had some experience with the 6.2 in the Raptor that we tested some time back, and while that is a bit unique due to the 35" tires and it's elevated stance, the best highway fuel economy we got in the Raptor as 14 mpg and we had to be very light footed to achieve that, 12-13 mpg was more the norm. With this 4×4 Supercrew we pulled down 20 mpg on a 550 mile trip to Indiana and back.
Power with the EcoBoost is very good, in fact it didn't take very much throttle to begin to feel the traction control coming in. Put your foot down with the traction control turned off, and in two wheel drive, it would smoke the tires with easy. Get the EcoBoost and the F-150 is an entertaining truck to drive.
The interior of the Lariat package was nice, but the level of materials in a few spots left something to be desired. The leather material on the dash is paper thin, and didn't have a real quality feel to it. The wood grain for some of the interior trim looked nice, but the veneer appeared to be about 2 millimeters thick. There was also quite a bit of hard plastic to be found as well, and while this IS a press vehicle with 8,000 miles on the clock, the fit and finish is not what we have come to expect from Ford of late.
We bring these issues up because the out the door price on this very well equipped truck as $49,115. Now, I don't care who you are, when you are paying just shy of fifty large for a new vehicle there are some expectations that come with it, and we have to say, that the interior of this F-150 didn't live up to it. The rest of the truck was great. It rode very well for a 4×4, it was very quiet in the cabin, the Sync and Nav systems worked well, but that price tag gives you cause to make that Jeremy Clarkson sucking air between his teeth sound that he's not best pleased.
We could knock $4,000 of the price pretty easy by ditching the $2,495 Sony Navigation Radio package and $1,450 for the Lariat Chrome package, and maybe another $995 for the sunroof, but we are still talking about a mid $40,000 truck at that point! Again we know the cost of pickup trucks has gone up dramatically in the past decade, it's just that we still have a hard time wrapping our head around those figures, and we know we aren't the only ones.
Overall we do have to say, if you plan to tow frequently and with bigger loads you should feel very comfortable getting the EcoBoost V6. Ford has spent quite a bit of time and money making sure it will hold up as good as any V8, and we think you will like the results.
In the end we like these F150's, the base V6 does a fantastic job and will suit most people who don't have need to tow very heavy loads. Most contractors could get away with this V6 and be happy with it. If we were to buy a new F150 we have to seriously consider this 3.7 V6 because the most we would be towing is 5,000 pounds and that would be maybe six or eight times a year to go to the race track, though that weight is at the top end of it's tow rating.
To get the EcoBoost isn't an expensive option up front, but to try and get one out the door for under $40,000 takes a lot of doing. That said over 50% of the F-150's coming off dealer lots right now are equipped with the V6's and dealers are having a hard time keeping EcoBoost's in stock, so no matter what some may think, consumers are voting with their wallet, and Ford appears to have hit it out of the park with these two engines.
The F-150 continues to be the best selling vehicle in the U.S. year after year, even when gas has become much more expensive, F Series trucks continue to sell at around 50,000 units a month and for October 2011 specifically 40% of those were EcoBoost models, it will be interesting to see if GM, Dodge, Toyota and Nissan follow Ford down this path, or come up with something of their own. We should find out very soon.
Have a look at all of our photos of these two trucks below.


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|Guinea is at a turning point after decades of authoritarian rule since gaining its independence from France in 1958. Guinea held its first free and competitive democratic presidential and legislative elections in 2010 and 2013 respectively, and in October 2015 held a second consecutive presidential election. Alpha CONDE was reelected to a second five-year term as president in 2015, and the National Assembly was seated in January 2014. CONDE's first cabinet is the first all-civilian government in Guinea. Previously, Sekou TOURE ruled the country as president from independence to his death in 1984. Lansana CONTE came to power in 1984 when the military seized the government after TOURE's death. Gen. CONTE organized and won presidential elections in 1993, 1998, and 2003, though all the polls were rigged. Upon CONTE's death in December 2008, Capt. Moussa Dadis CAMARA led a military coup, seizing power and suspending the constitution. His unwillingness to yield to domestic and international pressure to step down led to heightened political tensions that culminated in September 2009 when presidential guards opened fire on an opposition rally killing more than 150 people, and in early December 2009 when CAMARA was wounded in an assassination attempt and exiled to Burkina Faso. A transitional government led by Gen. Sekouba KONATE paved the way for Guinea's transition to a fledgling democracy.
The Niger and its important tributary the Milo River have their sources in the Guinean highlands
|Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone
|Geographic coordinates:
| total: 245,857 sq km
land: 245,717 sq km
water: 140 sq km
Size comparison: slightly smaller than Oregon
|Land Boundaries:
|total: 4,046 km border countries (6): Cote d'Ivoire 816 km, Guinea-Bissau 421 km, Liberia 590 km, Mali 1,062 km, Senegal 363 km, Sierra Leone 794 km
|320 km
|Maritime claims:
| territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
|generally hot and humid; monsoonal-type rainy season (June to November) with southwesterly winds; dry season (December to May) with northeasterly harmattan winds
|generally flat coastal plain, hilly to mountainous interior
|Elevation extremes:
|Natural resources:
|bauxite, iron ore, diamonds, gold, uranium, hydropower, fish, salt
|Land use:
| agricultural land: 58.1% arable land 11.8%; permanent crops 2.8%; permanent pasture 43.5% forest: 26.5%
other: 15.4% (2011 est.)
|Irrigated land:
|950 sq km (2012)
|Natural hazards:
|hot, dry, dusty harmattan haze may reduce visibility during dry season
|Current Environment Issues:
|deforestation; inadequate potable water; desertification; soil contamination and erosion; overfishing, overpopulation in forest region; poor mining practices have led to environmental damage
|International Environment Agreements:
| party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Wetlands, Whaling
signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
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| noun: Guinean(s)
adjective: Guinean
|Ethnic groups:
|Fulani (Peul) 33.9%, Malinke 31.1%, Soussou 19.1%, Guerze 6%, Kissi 4.7%, Toma 2.6%, other/no answer 2.7% (2012 est.)
|French (official) note: each ethnic group has its own language
|Muslim 86.7%, Christian 8.9%, animist/other/none 4.4% (2012 est.)
|12,093,349 (July 2016 est.)
|Age structure:
| 0-14 years: 41.7% (male 2,547,037/female 2,495,495)
15-24 years: 19.67% (male 1,200,618/female 1,177,633)
25-54 years: 30.52% (male 1,851,200/female 1,839,952)
55-64 years: 4.46% (male 258,455/female 281,497)
65 years and over: 3.65% (male 195,054/female 246,408) (2016 est.)
|Dependency ratios:
| total dependency ratio: 83.8%
youth dependency ratio: 78.2%
elderly dependency ratio: 5.6%
potential support ratio: 17.8% (2015 est.)
|Median age:
| total: 18.8 years
male: 18.6 years
female: 19.1 years (2016 est.)
|Population growth rate:
|2.62% (2016 est.)
|Birth rate:
|35.4 births/1,000 population (2016 est.)
|Death rate:
|9.2 deaths/1,000 population (2016 est.)
|Net migration rate:
|0 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2016 est.)
| urban population: 37.2% of total population (2015)
rate of urbanization: 3.82% annual rate of change (2010-15 est.)
|Major urban areas - population:
|CONAKRY (capital) 1.936 million (2015)
|Sex ratio:
| at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female
0-14 years: 1.02 male(s)/female
15-24 years: 1.02 male(s)/female
25-54 years: 1.01 male(s)/female
55-64 years: 0.92 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.79 male(s)/female
total population: 1 male(s)/female (2016 est.)
|Mother's mean age at first birth:
|18.9 note: median age at first birth among women 25-29 (2012 est.)
|Maternal mortality rate:
|679 deaths/100,000 live births (2015 est.)
|Infant mortality rate:
| total: 51.7 deaths/1,000 live births male: 54.4 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 48.9 deaths/1,000 live births (2016 est.)
|Life expectancy at birth:
| total population: 60.6 years male: 59 years
female: 62.2 years (2016 est.)
|Total fertility rate:
|4.82 children born/woman (2016 est.)
|Contraceptive prevalence rate:
|5.6% (2012)
|Health expenditures:
|5.6% of GDP (2014)
|Physicians density:
|0.1 physicians/1,000 population (2005)
|Hospital bed density:
|0.3 beds/1,000 population (2011)
|Drinking water source:
| improved:
urban: 92.7% of population
rural: 67.4% of population
total: 76.8% of population
urban: 7.3% of population
rural: 32.6% of population
total: 23.2% of population (2015 est.)
|Sanitation facility access:
| improved:
urban: 34.1% of population
rural: 11.8% of population
total: 20.1% of population
urban: 65.9% of population
rural: 88.2% of population
total: 79.9% of population (2015 est.)
|HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate:
|1.56% (2015 est.)
|HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS:
|116,800 (2015 est.)
|HIV/AIDS - deaths:
|4,600 (2015 est.)
|Obesity - adult prevalence rate:
|5.9% (2014)
|Children under the age of 5 years underweight:
|18.7% (2012)
|Education expenditures:
|3.2% of GDP (2014)
| definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 30.4%
male: 38.1%
female: 22.8% (2015 est.)
|School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education):
| total: 9 years male: 10 years
female: 8 years (2014)
|Unemployment, youth ages 15-24:
| total: 1% male: 1.5%
female: 0.6% (2012 est.)
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|Country name:
| conventional long form: Republic of Guinea
conventional short form: Guinea
local long form: Republique de Guinee
local short form: Guinee
former: French Guinea note: the country is named after the Guinea region of West Africa that lies along the Gulf of Guinea and stretches north to the Sahel
|Government type:
|presidential republic
| name: Conakry
geographic coordinates: 9 30 N, 13 42 W
time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
|Administrative divisions:
|7 regions administrative and 1 gouvenorat*; Boke, Conakry*, Faranah, Kankan, Kindia, Labe, Mamou, N'Zerekore
|2 October 1958 (from France)
|National holiday:
|Independence Day, 2 October (1958)
|previous 1958, 1990; latest promulgated 19 April 2010, approved 7 May 2010 (2016)
|Legal system:
|civil law system based on the French model
|18 years of age; universal
|Executive branch:
| chief of state: President Alpha CONDE (since 21 December 2010)
head of government: Prime Minister Mamady YOULA (since 26 December 2015); Prime Minister Mohamed Said FOFANA (since 24 December 2010) resigned 12/23/15
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 October 2015 (next scheduled for 2020); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Alpha CONDE reelected president; percent of vote - Alpha CONDE (RPG) 57.8%, Cellou Dalein DIALLO (UFDG) 31.4%, other 10.8%
|Legislative branch:
| description: unicameral People's National Assembly or Assemblee Nationale Populaire (114 seats; 76 members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by proportional representation vote and 38 directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote; members serve 4-year terms)
elections: last held on 28 September 2013 (next scheduled for 2018)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - RPG 53, UFDG 37, UFR 10, PEDN 2, UPG 2, other parties 10
|Judicial branch:
| highest court(s): Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, at least 4 councillors, the solicitor general and NA deputies); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members) judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; members serve until age 65; Constitutional Court member appointments - 2 by the National Assembly and the president of the republic, 3 experienced judges designated by their peers, 1 experienced lawyer, 1 university professor with expertise in public law designated by peers, and 2 experienced representatives of the Independent National Institution of Human Rights; members serve single 9-year terms
subordinate courts: includes Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance; High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises; labor court; military tribunal; justices of the peace; specialized courts
|Political parties and leaders:
|National Party for Hope and Development or PEDN [Lansana KOUYATE] Rally for the Guinean People or RPG [Alpha CONDE] Union for the Progress of Guinea or UPG [Jean Marie DORE] Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea or UFDG [Cellou Dalein DIALLO] Union of Republican Forces or UFR [Sidya TOURE] note: listed are the five most popular parties as of December 2015
|Political pressure groups and leaders:
|National Confederation of Guinean Workers-Labor Union of Guinean Workers or CNTG-USTG Alliance (includes National Confederation of Guinean Workers or CNTG, Labor Union of Guinean Workers or USTG) Syndicate of Guinean Teachers and Researchers or SLECG
|International organization participation:
|ACP, AfDB, AU, ECOWAS, EITI (compliant country), FAO, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (correspondent), ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MINURSO, MINUSMA, MONUSCO, NAM, OIC, OIF, OPCW, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNISFA, UNMISS, UNOCI, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
|National symbol(s):
|national colors: red, yellow, green
|National anthem:
| name: "Liberte" (Liberty)
lyrics/music: unknown/Fodeba KEITA
note: adopted 1958
|Diplomatic representation in the US:
| chief of mission: Ambassador Mamady CONDE (since 14 July 2014)
chancery: 2112 Leroy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 986-4300
|Diplomatic representation from the US:
| chief of mission: Ambassador Dennis B. HANKINS (since December 2015)
embassy: Koloma, Conakry, east of Hamdallaye Circle
mailing address: P.O. Box 603, Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de Koloma, Commune de Ratoma, Conakry
telephone: [224] 65-10-40-00
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Guinea is a poor country of approximately 11.7 million people that possesses the world's largest reserves of bauxite and largest untapped high-grade iron ore reserves (Simandou), as well as gold and diamonds. In addition, Guinea has fertile soil, ample rainfall, and is the source of several West African rivers, including the Senegal, Niger, and Gambia. Guinea's hydro potential is enormous and the country could be a major exporter of electricity. The country also has tremendous agriculture potential. Gold, bauxite, and diamonds are Guinea's main mineral exports. International investors have shown interest in Guinea's unexplored mineral reserves, which have the potential to propel Guinea's future growth. Following the death of long-term President Lansana CONTE in 2008 and the coup that followed, international donors, including the G-8, the IMF, and the World Bank, significantly curtailed their development programs in Guinea. However, the IMF approved a new 3-year Extended Credit Facility arrangement in 2012, following the December 2010 presidential elections. In September 2012, Guinea achieved Heavily Indebted Poor Countries completion point status. Future access to international assistance and investment will depend on the government's ability to be transparent, combat corruption, reform its banking system, improve its business environment, and build infrastructure. In April 2013, the government amended its mining code to reduce taxes and royalties. In 2014, Guinea also complied with requirements of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative by publishing its mining contracts and was found to be compliant. The biggest threats to Guinea's economy are political instability, a reintroduction on of the Ebola virus epidemic, and low international commodity prices. Rising international donor support and reduced government investment spending will lessen fiscal strains created by the Ebola virus epidemic, but economic recovery will be a long process while the government continues efforts to prevent an outbreak of the disease. The economic toll of Ebola virus epidemic on the Guinean economy is considerable. Ebola stalled promising economic growth in 2014-15, and the economy will continue to stagnate in 2016. Several projects have stalled, such as offshore oil exploration and the giant Simandou iron ore project. The 240 megawatt Kaleta Dam, which was inaugurated in September 2015, has expanded access to electricity for residents of Conakry. Although the recent political stability has brought renewed interest in Guinea from the private sector, an enduring legacy of corruption, inefficiency, and lack of government transparency, combined with fears of Ebola virus, continue to undermine Guinea's economic viability. Successive governments have failed to address the country's crumbling infrastructure, which is needed for economic development. Guinea suffers from chronic electricity shortages; poor roads, rail lines and bridges; and a lack of access to clean water - all of which continue to plague economic development. The present government, led by President Alpha CONDE, is working to create an economy to attract foreign investment and hopes to have greater participation from western countries and firms in Guinea's economic development.
|GDP (purchasing power parity):
| GDP (purchasing power parity): $16.08 billion (2016 est.) $15.49 billion (2015 est.) $15.47 billion (2014 est.)
note: data are in 2016 dollars
|GDP (official exchange rate):
|GDP (official exchange rate): $6.754 billion (2015 est.)
|GDP - real growth rate:
|3.8% (2016 est.) 0.1% (2015 est.) 1.1% (2014 est.)
|GDP - per capita (PPP):
| GDP - per capita (PPP): $1,300 (2016 est.) $1,300 (2015 est.) $1,300 (2014 est.)
note: data are in 2016 dollars
|Gross national saving:
|3.7% of GDP (2016 est.) -8.5% of GDP (2015 est.) -8% of GDP (2014 est.)
|GDP - composition, by end use:
| household consumption: 97.2%
government consumption: 8.4%
investment in fixed capital: 13.3%
investment in inventories: 0%
exports of goods and services: 23.5%
imports of goods and services: -42.4% (2016 est.)
|GDP - composition, by sector of origin:
| household consumption: 97.2%
government consumption: 8.4%
investment in fixed capital: 13.3%
investment in inventories: 0%
exports of goods and services: 23.5%
imports of goods and services: -42.4% (2016 est.)
|Agriculture - products:
|rice, coffee, pineapples, mangoes, palm kernels, cocoa, cassava (manioc, tapioca), bananas, potatoes, sweet potatoes; cattle, sheep, goats; timber
|bauxite, gold, diamonds, iron ore; light manufacturing, agricultural processing
|Industrial production growth rate:
|6.2% (2016 est.)
|Labor force:
|5.392 million (2016 est.)
|Labor force - by occupation:
| agriculture: 76% industry and
services: 24% (2006 est.)
|Unemployment rate:
|Population below poverty line:
|47% (2006 est.)
|Household income or consumption by percentage share:
| lowest 10%: 2.7%
highest 10%: 30.3% (2007)
|Distribution of family income - Gini index:
|39.4 (2007) 40.3 (1994)
| revenues: $1.421 billion
expenditures: $1.857 billion (2016 est.)
|Taxes and other revenues:
|21% of GDP (2016 est.)
|Fiscal year:
|calendar year
|Inflation rate (consumer prices):
|Inflation rate (consumer prices): 7.9% (2016 est.) 8.1% (2015 est.)
|Current account balance:
|-$893 million (2016 est.) -$1.281 billion (2015 est.)
|$1.705 billion (2016 est.) $1.611 billion (2015 est.)
|Exports - commodities:
|bauxite, gold, diamonds, coffee, fish, agricultural products
|Exports - partners:
|India 22.5%, Spain 8.2%, Ireland 7.3%, Germany 6.2%, Belgium 5.5%, Ukraine 5.3%, France 4.1% (2015)
|$2.185 billion (2016 est.) $2.173 billion (2015 est.)
|Imports - commodities:
|petroleum products, metals, machinery, transport equipment, textiles, grain and other foodstuffs
|Imports - partners:
|China 20.4%, Netherlands 5.4%, India 4.4% (2015)
|Reserves of foreign exchange and gold:
|$243.6 million (31 December 2016 est.) $233.5 million (31 December 2015 est.)
|Debt - external:
|$1.332 billion (31 December 2016 est.) $1.329 billion (31 December 2015 est.)
|Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad:
|$67.3 million (31 December 2016 est.) $67.3 million (31 December 2015 est.)
|Market value of publicly traded shares:
|Exchange rates:
|Guinean francs (GNF) per US dollar - 8,230 (2016 est.) 7,485.5 (2015 est.) 7,485.5 (2014 est.) 7,014.1 (2013 est.) 6,986 (2012 est.)
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|Electricity - production:
|1 billion kWh (2014 est.)
|Electricity - consumption:
|900 million kWh (2014 est.)
|Electricity - exports:
|0 kWh (2013 est.)
|Electricity - imports:
|0 kWh (2013 est.)
|Electricity - installed generating capacity:
|500,000 kW (2014 est.)
|Electricity - from fossil fuels:
|67.8% of total installed capacity (2012 est.)
|Electricity - from nuclear fuels:
|0% of total installed capacity (2012 est.)
|Electricity - from hydroelectric plants:
|32.2% of total installed capacity (2012 est.)
|Electricity - from other renewable sources:
|0% of total installed capacity (2012 est.)
|Crude oil - production:
|0 bbl/day (2015 est.)
|Crude oil - exports:
|0 bbl/day (2013 est.)
|Crude oil - imports:
|0 bbl/day (2013 est.)
|Crude oil - proved reserves:
|0 bbl (1 January 2016 es)
|Refined petroleum products - production:
|0 bbl/day (2013 est.)
|Refined petroleum products - consumption:
|16,000 bbl/day (2014 est.)
|Refined petroleum products - exports:
|0 bbl/day (2013 est.)
|Refined petroleum products - imports:
|16,130 bbl/day (2013 est.)
|Natural gas - production:
|0 cu m (2013 est.)
|Natural gas - consumption:
|0 cu m (2013 est.)
|Natural gas - exports:
|0 cu m (2013 est.)
|Natural gas - imports:
|0 cu m (2013 est.)
|Natural gas - proved reserves:
|0 cu m (1 January 2014 es)
|Carbon dioxide emissions from consumption of energy:
|1.4 million Mt (2013 est.)
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|Cellular Phones in use:
|total: 10.764 million subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 91 (July 2015 est.)
|Telephone system:
| general assessment: inadequate system of open-wire lines, small radiotelephone communication stations, and new microwave radio relay system
domestic: Conakry reasonably well-served; coverage elsewhere remains inadequate but is improving; fixed-line teledensity less than 1 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular subscribership is expanding rapidly and exceeds 90 per 100 persons
international: country code - 224; satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean) (2015)
|Broadcast media:
|government maintains marginal control over broadcast media; single state-run TV station; state-run radio broadcast station also operates several stations in rural areas; a steadily increasing number of privately owned radio stations, nearly all in Conakry (2011)
|Internet country code:
|Internet users:
|total: 554,000 percent of population: 4.7% (July 2015 est.)
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|16 (2013)
|Airports (paved runways):
| total 4
over 3,047 m: 1
1,524 to 2,437 m: 3 (2013)
|Airports (unpaved runways):
| total 12
1,524 to 2,437 m: 7
914 to 1,523 m: 3
under 914 m: 2 (2013)
| total 662 km
narrow gauge: 662 km 1.000-m gauge (20014)
| total 44,348 km
paved: 4,342 km
unpaved: 40,006 km (2003)
|1,300 km (navigable by shallow-draft native craft in the northern part of the Niger River system) (2011)
|Ports and terminals:
|major seaport(s): Conakry, Kamsar
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|Military branches:
|National Armed Forces: Army, Guinean Navy (Armee de Mer or Marine Guineenne, includes Marines), Guinean Air Force (Force Aerienne de Guinee) (2009)
|Military service age and obligation:
|18-25 years of age for compulsory and voluntary military service; 18-month conscript service obligation (2012)
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|Transnational Issues
|Disputes - International:
|conflicts among rebel groups, warlords, and youth gangs in neighboring states have spilled over into Guinea resulting in domestic instability; Sierra Leone considers Guinea's definition of the flood plain limits to define the left bank boundary of the Makona and Moa Rivers excessive and protests Guinea's continued occupation of these lands, including the hamlet of Yenga, occupied since 1998
|Refugees and internally displaced persons:
|refugees (country of origin): 7,354 (Cote d'Ivoire) (2016)
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Washington, D.C. (June 13, 2011) — America's biopharmaceutical research companies currently are developing 277 medicines to help the more than 100 million Americans, one third of the U.S. population, that suffer from at least one skin disease.
Skin diseases ranging from acne to psoriasis and from melanoma to infections, are more common than most people know and they come with not only a medical but also a financial burden. According to a study by the Lewin Group, the total annual cost of skin diseases was estimated at $39.3 billion in 2005.
New medicines today in the research and development pipeline offer hope of reducing the human and economic costs of the many skin disorders affecting Americans. They include:
• 74 for skin cancers, including 63 for melanoma, which affects more than 68,000 Americans each year and is the most common form of cancer in the United States.
• 60 for skin and soft tissue infections, which account for nearly 14 million outpatient visits each year.
• 41 for psoriasis, which affects about 7.5 million people in the United States, and is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in this country.
• 14 for dermatitis (eczema), where 90% of suffers get the disorder before the age of 5. Worldwide 10-20% of children have dermatitis.
• 9 for rosacea, which affects more than 14 million Americans.
These diseases affect people of all ages, racial and ethnic populations and economic status. At any given time, one in three people in the United States suffers from a skin disease.
"Advances in our understanding of the skin and the diverse disorders that affect it have allowed America's pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to conduct the cutting- edge research needed to reduce the toll on the wide range of people afflicted with skin disorders," said John J. Castellani, PhRMA's president and CEO.
"Some people have referred to 2011 as the 'year of melanoma.' Because of promising research, there is great momentum in the field," said Wendy K. D. Selig, President and CEO of the Melanoma Research Alliance. "As we invest in cutting-edge translational science, we are further encouraged by collaborations between academia and industry. As these advances continue, we look forward to the day when all stakeholders can declare it the 'year of the melanoma cure.'"
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country's leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, which are devoted to inventing medicines that allow patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. PhRMA companies are leading the way in the search for new cures. PhRMA members alone invested an estimated $49.4 billion in 2010 in discovering and developing new medicines. Industry-wide research and investment reached a record $67.4 billion in 2010.
Find PhRMA Online:
Website – http://www.phrma.org
Facebook – www.facebook.com/PhRMA
Blog – www.phrma.org/catalyst
Twitter – www.Twitter.com/PhRMA and www.Twitter.com/PhRMApress
YouTube – www.youtube.com/PhRMApress
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Alger Correctional Facility (LMF) Visiting Information:
The prisoner must complete a Visitor List form (CAJ-334) identifying immediate family members* and not more than 10 other potential visitors. Those persons the prisoner has placed on his/her visiting list must complete a Visiting Application (CAJ-103) to request approval to visit. The Visiting Application must be submitted in advance to allow for review of the Application. INCLUDING A SELF-ADDRESSED-STAMPED ENVELOPE WHEN THE APPLICATION IS RETURNED WILL ENSURE THAT THE PROPOSED VISITOR IS PROVIDED NOTIFICATION OF HIS/HER APPROVAL OR DENIAL TO VISIT. NO VISITS WILL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT THIS APPROVAL.
*Immediate Family Member: A grandparent, parent, stepparent, spouse, mother-in-law, father-in-law, child, step-child, grandchild, sibling, half-sibling, stepbrother and stepsister. An aunt or uncle may be included if adequate verification is provided that they served as a surrogate parent. If there is inadequate documentation in the prisoner's file to confirm this relationship, the prisoner or family member will be required to provide the documentation necessary to adequately confirm the relationship.
A proposed visitor shall be approved for placement on the prisoner's approved visitors list if all of the following criteria are met:
The proposed visitor is not subject to a current visitor restriction.
The proposed visitor is not a prisoner or a former prisoner in any jurisdiction. However, prisoner or former prisoner who is an immediate family member may be placed on the prisoner's approved visitors list with prior approval of the Warden of the facility where the visit will occur.
The proposed visitor is not on parole or probation in any jurisdiction as a result of a felony conviction. However, a parolee or probationer who is an immediate family member may be placed on the prisoner's approved visitors list with prior approval of the Warden of the facility where the visit will occur and written approval of the supervising field agent.
The person is 18 years of age or older, an emancipated minor, or the minor child, stepchild, grandchild, sibling, step-sibling or half-sibling of the prisoner. However, a minor child, stepchild, grandchild, sibling, step-sibling or half-sibling of the prisoner shall not be approved for placement on the prisoner's approved visitors list under any of the following circumstances.
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The prisoner has been convicted of child abuse, criminal sexual conduct or any other assaultive or violent behavior against the minor or sibling of the minor unless an exception has been granted by the Director upon request of the warden. The warden will be notified in writing if an exception is granted.
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$100,000 Coca-Cola Grant Will Go to Park with Most Votes
Public Can Begin Voting Today to Help Bastrop Win $100,000
BASTROP – Bastrop State Park is making a strong comeback after last Labor Day Weekend's horrific wildfire that burned most of the park, but an additional $100,000 would give a huge boost to help this beloved and iconic state park rise from the ashes. That's the top grant in the national "America Is Your Park" competition, to be awarded to the park that receives the most votes during a promotion that ends just before midnight on July 15.
Everyone who loves Bastrop State Park can make a difference by casting a vote at Coca-Cola's www.livepositively.com/parks. And while on the Website be sure to register your FourSquare account so you can earn the park 100 votes simply by "checking in" when you visit the park.
Help spread the "love" for Bastrop State Park by telling your family and friends to vote, too, and by posting the link on your Facebook and your other social media accounts. Remember that you can go online daily to cast your vote for Bastrop State Park up until the deadline.
"While all of our state parks deserve support and would benefit from the $100,000 grant in these times of budget shortfalls," says Texas State Parks director Brent Leisure, "rallying around hard-hit Bastrop State Park will give us the best chance to win the cash to continue restoring the national landmark and the Lost Pines ecosystem. This is a grassroots effort that, to be successful requires, support from not only the Bastrop community, but from park-lovers throughout Texas."
If Bastrop State Park collects the most votes in this third annual national competition, the $100,000 award would be used to keep American YouthWorks members working at the park to advance the recovery of the park's infrastructure and forest landscape, according to Leisure.
The Bastrop State Park voting campaign already is receiving support from both the public and private sectors, including Greater Austin Merchants Association and the City of Bastrop. Campaign sponsor Coca-Cola will also be giving Bastrop State Park $10,000 to fund a trail-building event at the park on June 20 and help spread awareness of the promotion.
Since last year's tragic Labor Day fire that hit 96 percent of the 6,500-acre state park, $262,000 in donations for Bastrop State Park recovery have come from a variety of sources. The donations have helped TPWD initiate a contract with American YouthWorks to assist with restoration efforts that include clearing downed trees and other debris, restoring park trails and constructing hand-hewn pine log bridges.
Despite the destruction of much of its loblolly pine forests, Bastrop State Park is seeing the growth of some vegetation and the return of loyal park customers who are returning to camp, rent a cabin, fish, play golf, picnic and listen for the chirp of the park's endangered Houston toads. Visitors can stay at all four campgrounds and the 13 climate-controlled cabins, which are sporting new shingle roofs, and 80 percent of the park trails have been reopened.
Bastrop's Lost Pines wildfire – the most destructive in Texas history – resulted in a three-month closure of the state park, causing serious financial losses for a site that draws 170,000 visitors a year and has an annual $2 million economic impact on Bastrop County.
Coca-Cola collaborated with the National Park Foundation, America's State Parks and the National Recreation & Park Association to develop the grants campaign. Coca-Cola's "Live Positively" initiative also awards a $50,000 and $25,000 grant to the next two runners-up in votes received. In addition, one of the remaining Top 25 vote-getters will be selected in a random drawing to receive a $15,000 grant.
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Obama will be visiting a more open and hopeful Burma
Challenges remain, including longstanding conflicts in border areas, ethnic violence between Buddhist and Muslim communities, and the continued jailing of political prisoners.
RANGOON, Burma — From businessmen chasing new markets to basketball players serving as sports envoys, the past year has seen an unprecedented wave of American visitors to the once-pariah state of Burma.
On Monday, President Obama arrived.
"This is not an endorsement of the Burmese government," Obama said Sunday in Bangkok, the first stop on a three-nation tour that also takes him to Cambodia Monday night. "This is an acknowledgment that there is a process underway inside that country that even a year and a half, two years ago, nobody foresaw," he said.
Obama's day trip Monday to Burma — when he will meet with President Thein Sein, a former army general, and democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi — represents the first visit to Burma by a sitting U.S. president. The U.S. government recently began rolling back economic sanctions against Burma, also known as Myanmar, to recognize its transition from military rule toward a more democratic system.
Obama will set out his message for Burma's future and "extend the hand of friendship" today in a speech Monday at the University of Rangoon, which authorities shuttered for years after student protests against the regime.
"Instead of being repressed, the right of people to assemble together must now be fully respected," the president said in speech excerpts released by the White House. "Instead of being stifled, the veil of media censorship must continue to be lifted. As you take these steps, you can draw on your progress."
U Kyi Win, a lawyer for Suu Kyi and her formerly banned party, the National League for Democracy, noted the significance of Obama's visit.
"In the past, foreign governments didn't care about our country; we were treated with very low status on the world political stage," he said. "Now Western countries deal with us on the same level, and this comes from the co-operation between Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi to solve (Burma's) problems," he said Sunday.
Plenty of challenges remain, including longstanding conflicts in border areas, ethnic violence between Buddhist and Muslim communities, and the continued jailing of political prisoners. Several human rights groups, such as Human Rights Watch and U.S. Campaign for Burma, have criticized the presidential visit as premature.
Residents of Rangoon, Burma's largest city and former capital, were ready to welcome the U.S. president.
"Many Burmese like Obama. After he comes, there should be more development here," said Aye Nyein San, 26, a receptionist at telecom firm Yatanarpon.
"He can encourage the political changes here, and the conflicts in Rakhine state and Kachin state can be solved with his support," she said. Rakhine and Kachin are border areas where violence has escalated in recent months.
Graffiti artist Arker Kyaw recently sprayed a wall mural to welcome Obama in downtown Rangoon, also known as Yangon. Video producer Thu Myat, also a graffiti artist, said the fast growth of street art and slogans reflected the political and social changes here. He disapproved of Kyaw's stunt as too respectful of hierarchy — "I believe police let him do it; it's weird he was not arrested" — but he is confident the lifting of sanctions and Obama's visit will bring benefits. "Obama showed the green light to every country," he said. "Now Burmese people must grab the opportunity for themselves."
Sandy and Bill Hitchcock from Laguna Beach, Calif., flew into Rangoon on Sunday for a nine-day tour. Two other couples they will meet later, in Cambodia, declined to join them in Burma.
"They don't like the political regime here," said Sandy Hitchcock, 63. "I want to see it before it becomes the next big tourist trap," she said.
The tide of visitors already threatens to overwhelm Burma's limited capacity for tourism. "The airport now receives twice as many visitors as it was built for," Khin Mi Mi Tin, of the tourism ministry, said Sunday at the Rangoon airport. "We are building more hotels, but even the new hotels are fully booked."
"All of Myanmar likes Obama," she said. "He is interested in Asia and can help push us further towards democracy."
She likes Suu Kyi, too. "She'll definitely be our next president."