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C O N F I D E N T I A L LONDON 000811 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/04/2019 TAGS: PREL, PINS, EU, NATO, TY, DA, FR, RS, IZ, IS, AJ, JA, SP, SW, UK SUBJECT: TURKISH PM ERDOGAN ON ECONOMY AND POLITICS REF: A. LONDON 0781 B. ANKARA 0485 Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Greg Berry for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d). Turkish PM Erdogan spoke at a Chatham House event April 3, in which he commented on the accomplishments of the London Economic Summit, Turkey's economic progress, and his party's recent election "success." In response to questions from the audience, he was vague on Turkey's relations with Israel, condemned the continuing assertion of an Armenian genocide as a impediment to peace between Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and ruled out a Kurdish state in Iraq. He also made it clear that Turkey would not support the Danish PM's candidacy for the Secretary Generalship (SYG) of NATO. End Summary.
World Economic Crisis is Advanced Countries' Fault --------------------------------------------- ----- Erdogan's prepared remarks focused exclusively on the London Economic Summit and Turkey's position. He began by blaming the crisis on the U.S. and other advanced countries in Europe and the Far East, and complained that the developing countries have to "pay for the mistakes of the advanced countries." He claimed that in Turkey for instance, the "advanced countries' crisis" had slowed several years of economic growth, during which the average income in Turkey had grown from 3,300 USD when his party came to power to 11,400 USD at the end of 2008; the downturn had also returned unemployment in Turkey to 10 percent after years of improvements in employment. Erdogan said that in the U.S. and the UK, "everyone was opening investment banks like grocery stores." A lot of "illegal" activities were funded by these banks who were "rashly" permitted to operate, he charged. G20 to the Rescue -----------------
3.(SBU) Erdogan praised President Obama's decision to intervene in the U.S. economy, saying the President "had no choice" and agreeing with the president that "the problem was global and required global solutions." Erdogan also praised the G20 for putting an end to these "illegal" banks. Erdogan was confident that the measures agreed at the London summit would produce "positive results." He said he looked forward to attending the follow-up summit in November 2009 where any "adjustments" deemed necessary could be negotiated. Turkey Well Placed to Face Crisis ---------------------------------
4.(SBU) Erdogan claimed that Turkey was "better prepared" to weather the economic crisis because Turkey had been making many changes to its economy both as a result of its own crisis in 2003-2005, and as part of its reforms to meet the EU accession requirements. Social Security, labor law, banking and investment reforms have all contributed to Ankara's economy being "stronger" and less likely to be impacted by the "advanced countries' economic crisis." He cited a variety of economic statistics to argue how successful the Turkish economy was in comparison to "advanced" economies like Spain, Sweden and Japan. Turkey's 10 per cent unemployment was less than Spain's 15 per cent he noted, while Sweden and Japan had seen greater contraction of their industrial productions than Turkey's 21 percent. He announced that Turkey will pay struggling companies 50 percent of their total wages to forestall layoffs for the next year, after which the GOT will revisit this program. Turkey Still Open for Business - "Guarantees" Investments --------------------------------------------- -----------
5.(C) The Prime Minister said his country has continued to see growth during the period of the crisis, although it has slowed. He said Turkey has taken steps to strengthen confidence including offering loans to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and targeted tax reductions to encourage investments. He said the GOT "is there to guarantee that foreign investors ... have no fears" about investing in Turkey. Erdogan said that privatization would continue, despite criticism that his government was "selling Turkey to the highest bidder." He also said, in reference to growing doubts about the Islamicization of his government (ref A) that his government, party, and he himself, saw the economy as having no religion. "Money is like mercury" he said "it goes where it can." Recent AKP "Victory" Shows Erdogan Government has Mandate --------------------------------------------- ------------
6.(C) Erdogan then turned to his Justice and Development Party (AKP)'s recent electoral "success" in local and regional elections, and which he claimed set the stage for a general election victory in 2011. While acknowledging that his party lost "a little" of the overall vote, he pointed out that his party still garnered more votes than his two nearest opposition parties combined (ref B). And while he also admitted losing "one or two municipalities," his party still controlled 10 of the 11 largest cities and 39 smaller cities. He blamed the economy for the few losses his party did suffer. He added that while "all the governments of Europe are on shaky ground" because of the economy, his government was strong and will still be in power because the people continue to support stability, reform, EU accession and the democratic process. EU Should Recognize Turkey's Efforts / International Standing --------------------------------------------- -----------------
7. (C) Erdogan lashed out at the EU, claiming the EU had made "unprecedented" demands on Turkey for accession, but Turkey had cooperated "fully" and worked diligently and constantly on many areas of Turkish society. Turkey has a "justified expectation that the EU recognize this progress." He stated that Turkey was a growing power which takes its international responsibilities seriously, and which is taken seriously, as exemplified by its election to the UNSC. He then offered a laundry list of Turkey's active and responsible international engagement, including mediation in the Israeli-Syrian negotiations, peace talks in the Caucasus, the Balkans, and in energy talks. Given all of this, the EU's continued skepticism about Turkey's membership in the EU is "unjustified," he said. Erdogan ended his remarks with a veiled accusation: "(Unlike European countries) Turkey is a strong, young and vibrant nation, that is well-poised to be successful after the world economic crisis abates. The EU should consider its position, recognize this and move appropriately." Armenia and Azerbaijan ----------------------
8.(SBU) After his prepared remarks, Erdogan turned to a variety of questions posed by the audience. On Armenia, he blamed the Armenian Diaspora's continued insistence on "talking about a Genocide that did not happen" as interfering in what could be a settlement of almost all problems between Turkey and Armenia. The other hurdle to relations is Nagorno-Karabakh, which Erdogan said was the responsibility of the "troika" of France, Russia and the U.S. to resolve. Erdogan said the three governments have not been taking their responsibilities seriously. He said that the "troika" should accelerate their work to find a peaceful solution. No Kurdish State - Iraq "Sad" -----------------------------
9.(C) Erdogan said that Turkey "has no understanding" of a so-called Kurdish state. Iraq, he said, is a country with no religious or ethnic identity. If there were to be a Kurdish state, there could also be a Shi'a state and an Arab state and a Sunni state - "but there would definitely also be a civil war." He then called the condition of Iraq "sad" and blamed the "last seven years" on the destruction of its infrastructure as well as "inability of the authorities" to rebuild despite "billions of dollars invested." Erdogan said that Turkey wants to see a "happy" Iraq and that it is not "happy, but sad." He hoped that measures to improve Iraq would be accelerated. GOT Willing to Work with Israel -------------------------------
10.(C) Asked whether the GOT would have difficulty working with the new Israeli government given recent statements by the new Israeli Foreign Minister, Erdogan skirted the issue, saying only that Turkey has "no problem" with any of its neighbors. He said that Turkey had worked hard as the mediator of the Israeli-Syrian peace talks and were in the fifth session when the Gaza fighting "ended that." He said Turkey was ready to act as mediator again if both countries asked for such mediation. Denmark Unforgiven - Rasmussen Will NOT Have Turkey's Vote --------------------------------------------- -------------
11.(C) Finally, Erdogan was asked by a Danish journalist if Turkey would support Danish PM Rasmussen's candidacy for the SYG of NATO. Erdogan replied that the SYG of NATO must show strength, not weakness, and Denmark has been "weak" in failing to silence a terrorist radio station in Denmark. (Embassy note. He is referring to a radio station run by a Kurdish group which Denmark refuses to label as a terrorist organization. End note.) NATO also stands for peace, and Denmark has incited conflict by its tolerance of anti-Islamic cartoons. GOT would, therefore, not be able to support Rasmussen's bid. Visit London's Classified Website: XXXXXXXXXXXX LEBARON


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NeXus Arts was delighted to present a one-day screening of audio-visual art entitled 'Insight – Insound' on Saturday the 14th of December. The event took place in Barlow House, one of the sites of Droichead Arts Centre.
The premise to this exhibition was to showcase work of artists/ filmmakers in which equal consideration is given to both the audio and the visual aspect resulting in a unified whole. The overall unifying theme of the exhibition deals with humanity and natural structures, both realistic and abstract. Works of varying styles were included, some subtle or contemplative in their interplay, while others more visceral and provocative in their approach. A large focus was put on selecting artists from around the globe to broaden the scope of this project.
Featured artists: Jonathan Harris, Aaron Muson with music by Mark Templeton, Joey Bania with music by Orla Wren, Jeff Frost, Kurt Hentschläger, Thierry Gauthier
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Jesse Speaks, The World Yawns
Friday, October 17th, 2008
James Besser in Washington
The Rev. Jesse Jackson may have nothing to do with the Barack Obama presidential campaign, but that isn't stopping the Republicans from using Jackson's latest bizarre outburst to tar the Democratic presidential nominee.
Addressing the World Policy Forum in France, Jackson – according to the New York Post –said Obama would produce "fundamental changes" in U.S. Foreign policy and suggested he would emphasize Mideast peacemaking.
"Barack is determined to repair our relations with the world of Islam and Muslims," Jackson reportedly said. "Thanks to his background and ecumenical approach, he knows how Muslims feel while remaining committed to his own faith."
Then the zinger: Jackson reportedly said that an Obama administration means "decades of putting Israel's interests first" would come to an end and that the "Zionists who have controlled American policy for decades" would lose power if the Democrat won.
Republican operatives quickly seized on Jackson's comments as proof that Obama is anti-Israel. In a telephone news conference on Wednesday, Randy Scheunemann, McCain's top foreign policy adviser, kept suggesting the conclusion was accurate because Jackson is an "associate" of Obama.
This despite the fact the two have long been at odds and despite Jackson's crude comments about Obama earlier this summer.
It was no accident that the call included two leaders of the McCain's Jewish outreach effort in Florida – where Jackson can still arouse strong emotions even as he becomes increasingly irrelevant in the rest of the country.
Jackson denied saying what the Post reported, and there was no independent reporting corroborating that report. And in a statement, he said he has "never had a conversation with Senator Obama about Israel or the Middle East, and was not characterizing his views on these issues."
Still, political observers seemed inclined to believe he said it – and most said it probably won't have any impact on the election.
"The only ones likely to take this seriously are Jewish voters already leaning heavily to McCain," said a top Jewish politico who is supporting Obama. "Let's face it; Jesse Jackson is a political has been with no connection to the campaign. And it's not likely Sen. Obama is listening to someone who publicly suggested he should be emasculated."


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Richard Metcalfe, Sales Director at ICS Cool Energy, said: "The rise in refrigerant gas prices has not gone unnoticed over the last year. However, the rate of increase over the final months of 2017 in particular could cost end users tens of thousands of pounds a year if left unchecked.
"While low GWP refrigerants are not suitable for all applications – given the need for specialist transport and storage arrangements – failing to take advantage of them where possible is likely to increase an end-user's cooling costs significantly over the coming months and years.
"Refrigerant selection is certainly a minefield for end users at the moment, and there is no 'off the shelf' solution; particularly for low temperature applications. As such, I would strongly advocate working closely with your temperature control provider. Doing so can ensure the right refrigerant is chosen which will not only provide safe and efficient operation, but will do so in the most cost-effective way."


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text: Human services Addiction Prevention May Become City Priority By Jay Hanselman • Jul 31, 2018 Pixabay Cincinnati Council will vote Wednesday on an ordinance adding addiction prevention as a priority for the city's human services funding. The Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency's Long History And Service To Our Community By Mark Heyne • Mar 9, 2017 Provided Listen Listening... / 25:11 The Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency was founded in 1964 to offer services to low-income individuals and families to help lift them out of poverty. Cincinnati's Increased Human Services Funding Paying Dividends By Jay Hanselman • May 31, 2016 It appears Cincinnati Council's decision to increase human services funding by $3 million last year is making a difference. The funds are distributed to 34 programs focused on preventing homelessness and increasing gainful employment. Cincy Council approves human services funding changes By Jay Hanselman • Nov 13, 2014 The full Cincinnati Council is endorsing a proposal to double the amount of money the city provides for human services funding. But it will also change the priorities for how those dollars are spent. Right now 54 programs share the city's $1.5 million. It will likely double to $3 million for the next fiscal year. Those funds would be split evenly between efforts to reduce homelessness and to increase employment opportunities. Georgine Getty is the executive director of GLAD House. She welcomes the decision. Cincy Council could double human services funding By Jay Hanselman • Oct 20, 2014 Jay Hanselman / WVXU A Cincinnati Council committee will likely vote in two weeks to double the amount of money the city provides for human services funding. But it will also change the priorities for how those dollars are spent. Right now 54 programs share the city's $1.5 million. It could double to $3 million for the next fiscal year which starts on July 1st. The United Way manages the city's human services program, and Sonya Turner with the agency addressed the committee Monday. Cincinnati council could rework human services funding By Jay Hanselman • Oct 6, 2014 Cincinnati Council could be asked to make major changes to the way the city provides money for human services programs. That includes increasing the city's contribution to these agencies, but also targeting it toward two specific goals: reducing joblessness and homelessness. The changes would begin with the new fiscal year on July 1st. The United Way of Greater Cincinnati administers the human services funding program for the city. Reviewing priorities and funding levels for city human services By Jay Hanselman • Mar 10, 2014 Cincinnati Council could soon approve a plan to spend more than $750,000 on human services programs through January of next year. That money will go to current city priorities including emergency needs of families and individuals, programs to promote self-sufficiency and to reduce violent behavior. But Council Member Yvette Simpson says Council will be reviewing the priorities between now and June. BRIDGES for a Just Community Closing Doors By Maryanne Zeleznik • Aug 13, 2013 BRIDGES for a Just Community Cincinnati human services funding recommendations By Jay Hanselman • Nov 19, 2012 Jay Hanselman / WVXU Cincinnati's Human Services Advisory committee has finished work on its funding recommendations for next year. Christie Bryant is the chairwomen of the group."After careful consideration of impact, alignment and accountability, we recommend funding 56 programs," Bryant said. "Two programs unfortunately are not recommended for funding. Because of the short notice to these programs, we do recommend providing them with one-month transition funds of $1,000 each."


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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension | Registry for Pulmonary Hypertension in China
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension research study
What is the primary objective of this study?
1. To characterize the demographics and clinical course of the patient population diagnosed as having WHO group I pulmonary arterial hypertension and WHO group IV pulmonary hypertension due to chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension 2. To describe real-world outcome of Chinese patients with WHO group I pulmonary arterial hypertension and WHO group IV pulmonary hypertension due to chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension 3. To evaluate differences in patient outcomes according to classification subgroup 4. To identify clinical predictors of long-term survival 5. To assess the relationship between targeted therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension and patient outcomes
Who is eligible to participate?
Inclusion Criteria: - Signed patients'consent - Diagnosed by right heart catheterization one month within study enrollment - patients who were firstly diagnosed as pulmonary arterial hypertension or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension Exclusion Criteria: - Not meeting inclusion criteria
Which medical condition, disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury is researched?
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Study Interventions
Interventions can include giving participants drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available or noninvasive approaches such as surveys, education, and interviews.
Study Arms
Research studies and clinical trials typically have two or more research arms. An arm is a group of people who receive the same treatment in the study.
Pulmonary hypertension groupPatients who were firstly diagnosed as pulmonary arterial hypertension or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Study Status
Start Date: August 2009
Completed Date: December 2020
Type: Observational
Primary Outcome: Survival
Secondary Outcome:
Study sponsors, principal investigator, and references
Principal Investigator: Jian-Guo He, M.D.
Lead Sponsor: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital
More information:https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01417338
Badesch DB, Raskob GE, Elliott CG, Krichman AM, Farber HW, Frost AE, Barst RJ, Benza RL, Liou TG, Turner M, Giles S, Feldkircher K, Miller DP, McGoon MD. Pulmonary arterial hypertension: baseline characteristics from the REVEAL Registry. Chest. 2010 Feb;137(2):376-87. doi: 10.1378/chest.09-1140. Epub 2009 Oct 16.


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COMPLETE BOOK OF GARDENING FOR NEW ZEALAND by N Scott & R Pescott. Hardback with dust jacket, good condition. A very comprehensive guide to planning and caring for New Zealand gardens. Good colour photography throughout. ISBN: SCOTCOMP Title: COMPLETE BOOK OF GARDENING FOR NZ Author: SCOTT AND PESCOTT Year: 1985 Format: HARD BACK Pages: 305 Dimension: 290mm X 220mm


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How to Shop for Insulation
By Vernon Trollinger, October 3, 2017, Energy Efficiency, Home Improvement
While most homeowners love their homes, not every home is perfect. There are one or two things the homeowner would like to change, such as an outdated bathtub for a new walk-in shower or updating the look of their kitchen. And then there's occasional "uh-oh" of the une [...]


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He's back.
As a business consultant, Glenn Hargrove, former CEO of Crump, conversed with others about their innovative ideas, plans to defy the status quo and leveraging technology. Maybe it was their ideas that sparked his enthusiasm. Or maybe it was a well timed conversation with Richard Kerr, CEO of MarketScout, the online insurance exchange used by 50 carriers to distribute products to a network of 35,000 retail agencies.
Maybe it was both. Regardless, March 2010 marked the arrival of MarketScout Wholesale (MSW).
Now the conversation is about him.
I spoke with Hargrove about the inception of MSW, the organization for which he will serve as president, its relationship with MarketScout and why he believes it might be the perfect partnership.
"We thought the last thing this current marketplace needed was just another wholesaler," he says. "Market conditions have forced many wholesalers to retreat to their core functions. As a result, many look and act the same."
After leaving Crump, Hargrove was a business consultant for many firms whose origins could be traced to a chance encounter between two individuals sharing a similar vision. The same fate would eventually become the foundation for MSW.
Over time, he got talking to Kerr, and they started piecing it together. "We thought the combination of MarketScout's resources with a wholesale operation was perfect," Hargrove explains.
Officially formed in early March, MSW is in the early stages of creating a team. Like MarketScout, MSW is headquartered in Dallas, and it plans to expand with locations on the West Coast and in the Southeast. The goal is to become a national wholesaler. Hargrove says the appropriate licensing, market appointments and other necessary variables are in place in all 50 states.
"We will work in both the admitted and non-admitted marketplace. We have no preconceived notions of what type of business we will and will not write. This all hinges on the talent that joins our team."
He says MSW will perform on a broader scale than traditional wholesalers. "We will focus on brokerage, MGA, program business and other more traditional roles. But we also plan to provide service on a more strategic level. Consulting, product and program development, technology consulting, joint ventures and other options will be available for our retail partners. Our plan is to perform more as a partner than a traditional transactional wholesaler."
But it's the relationship with MarketScout that Hargrove believes will truly separate MSW from other national wholesalers. He is confident that the wholesaler is a perfect partner to The MarketScout Exchange. "Most of the business plans I've seen over the years mentioned 'leveraging technology.' MarketScout is one of the first times I've seen that statement come true." The exchange is designed for retailers, and most users work for smaller retail firms, he says.
The network is an excellent distribution source because many of the users do not otherwise have ready access to a wholesaler. When a retailer logs on, they will see MarketScout's products and be able to work directly with someone to utilize them. "If the product they need isn't there, they will be able to connect with us. In this way, we are able to offer the retailer an outlet for open brokerage if they need to find a home for a hard-to-place risk."
In addition to using the exchange to establish relationships with retailers, Hargrove explains, MSW will also distribute its products and services through this venue.
Not all of MSW's retail partnerships will come from the exchange, though. "We will still have brokers on the ground to build personal relationships, the more traditional route. However, we believe MarketScout's resources will offer us unprecedented retailer access that could take years to duplicate simply knocking on doors."
He believes that innovative retailers will relish the opportunity to have a relationship with a wholesaler that is completely electronic. MSW's position within the exchange will make this possible. "Our relationship could be personal or completely electronic, whichever suits their model," he says.
There are those who believe that an electronic model is fine for retailers placing business directly—that a wholesaler should only be brought in when the software spits out the risk based on unfavorable data. Hargrove disagrees. He equates the way many wholesalers in today's marketplace operate with the banking world. "Most are stuck in the days of balancing a checkbook and waiting on statements," he explains. "We're trying to duplicate those innovative banks that first hit the market with debit cards, ATMs and online banking."
He believes the exchange provides the infrastructure to automate much of the transaction for both the retailer and the carrier. "That's something most other wholesalers just don't do. We hope to make this level of automation the status quo."


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:::: Morning, coffee and a little internet time
:::: another potholder, using this pattern
:::: Noon,watching soccer and another potholder was born from my mind
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:::: Night, quick pasta dish that the kids love.
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The New Pornographers: Brill Bruisers [Matador, 2014]
So arch and so in-your-face about it, they remain a case study in obscurity as banality with an attitude problem. Yet the Brill Building tease of the title parses. All 13 tracks including the foreshortened "Another Drug Deal of the Heart" are in-your-face lessons in pop song construction, fetching verse intensified by disarming bridge powered by dynamite chorus if that's the pattern--they vary. Guitars are extraneous and electronics rule--old-school synths rather than EDM rhythms, but electronics nevertheless. So let it roll over you and find somebody else to do your meaning for you just like they're too arch to suggest in so many words. If it helps, I did find some Inspirational Verse that applies, kind of: "They say we can't make this stuff up/But what else could we make?"


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Honoring Athletes, Coaches and
Benefactors whose outstanding performance has earned them the right to be enshrined in the Sussex County Sports Hall of Fame!
The Sussex County Sports Hall of Fame
1976 Charter
Steve (Peechu) Nagy
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three sports at Franklin High School.
Had best winning
percentage at Seton Hall University with 20-2 record over three years
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professionally for Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Senators in Major
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Canada Music Week was initiated in 1960 to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Association (CFMTA). Canada Music Week is celebrated during the third week of November, which includes November 22, the day honouring St. Cecilia, patron Saint of Music.
The aims of Canada Music Week are to bring to the attention of the public, through various means, the importance of Canadian music; to support composers and performers of Canadian music; to introduce contemporary music to young Canadians and stimulate a keener appreciation and understanding of this music; and to encourage music educators to widen their knowledge and experience of Canadian works.
Canada Music Week is dedicated to music in its fullest sense, but since 1967 particular focus has been on the Canadian cultural content. Thousands of Canadians experience Canada Music Week festivities each year in their communities. The CFMTA was formed in 1935 and is a national association of qualified private music instructors. Our purpose is to promote and maintain high standards of teaching among our members and to foster music excellence in our students.
The CFMTA offers its members national conventions, high quality workshops, performance opportunities for students, scholarships for students, a comprehensive journal published three times a year, and contact with other arts organizations across Canada. Our programs include biennial national competitions as well as the Young Artist Series, an annual performing tour that serves to further the careers of aspiring young musicians.
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7-Unit Multi-Family ResidencePosted by Admin in Projects | August 15, 2011
A 7-Unit Multi-Family Residence Project in Pismo Beach nears completion. See image gallery now!
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Insight that Comes with Experience
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Key Appointments At Oerlikon
Oerlikon Welding Industries, Houston, Texas, has announced several key appointments.
Jim Finley has joined the company and will have sales responsibility in the Western states. Mr. Finley joins Oerlikon after several years experience with manufacturing companies and welding distributors. He is a specialist in selling through distributors and distributor support.
Jim Kozarewicx was selected to have sales responsibility for the Midwest states. He joins Oerlikon with previous experience both in working with manufacturers in the welding industry and for distributors in the same field.
Ron Pfeifer has also joined the company, with sales responsibility in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Mr. Pfeifer has many years' experience working in the welding distributive industry.
All three appointments represent an expansion of the Oerlikon In Field Distributor Support Team as part of the company's Square Deal Distributor Sales Policy.
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5 new recipes that make grapes the star ingredient
The San Joaquin Valley is awash in grapes. The berries are everywhere – farmers markets, fruit stands and grocery stores. There are green, red and black grapes that taste like everything from grape jelly to cotton candy. And while many of us love nothing better than popping those sweet, juicy orbs in our mouths, there is also a growing effort to use grapes in new, trendier ways in cooking.
Think grilled salmon tacos with a grape pico de gallo or stuffed challah French toast for you next brunch. What about using your mixologist skills to make a grape, gin and cucumber craft cocktail? Or marrying Brussels sprouts, grapes and garlic for a flavorful side dish?
Nutritionists, food experts and the California Table Grape Commission – the marketing arm for the state's table grape industry – say grapes can provide much more flavor to a dish.
"There are so many different varieties and each has its own flavor, texture and color that there are lots of ways to experiment with grapes," says Kathleen Nave, president of the California Table Grape Commission.
As an ingredient, grapes provide several qualities, including sweetness, slight bitterness, acidity and brightness. To help consumers try some new foods, the commission put together a book of recipes: "Green Black Red: Recipes for Cooking and Enjoying California Grapes."
Seattle-based author Susan Volland, who helped put together the book, says grapes are sometimes overlooked when it comes to cooking.
Volland, whose latest book is "Mastering Sauces," says grapes are perfect for smoothies, juicing or for adding to a vinaigrette. With a little careful chopping, they work great in salsa. And if you want to get real fancy, use a mandolin slicer to do some artful arranging of grapes on a dish.
"There is something to the emphasis that grapes are more than just a lunchtime snack," says Volland. "The different characteristics are why it is so valued and people are starting to embrace that."
Registered dietician and nutritionist Tawnie Kroll of Clovis says grapes also add a pop of color to your dishes. She likes to use red grapes in her broccoli salad for contrasting color.
And don't forget the health benefits, Kroll says. Grapes are high in antioxidants, heart healthy and are kind to your colon.
Finding grapes these days shouldn't be a problem. The San Joaquin Valley produces nearly 100 percent of the U.S. supply, growing more than 85 varieties that are harvested between May and January.
At Fresno's Vineyard Farmers Market recently, shopper Debbie Kleinknight was picking out one of her favorite grapes, the muscat Italia. The seeded green grape has a bold taste and can be very sweet. Kleinknight says she loves the taste and doesn't mind the seeds.
"The seeds are fun, especially when you are eating them with your grandkids," she says.
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Grilled salmon tacos with grape pico de gallo
By Patricia Bannan, M.S., R.D., for the California Table Grape Commission
1 cup red seedless California grapes, chopped
1 cup green seedless California grapes, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
Small pinch salt
1 pound salmon fillets
As needed olive oil
To taste pepper
12 small corn tortillas
2 limes, cut into wedges
Prepare a grill for cooking over medium heat. Put the grapes, onion and jalapeño in a medium bowl. Season with salt and toss lightly. Cover and chill while you prepare the salmon.
Brush the salmon lightly with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until it's cooked to your liking. Remove the salmon and keep it warm. Heat the tortillas briefly on the grill in batches until warmed.
To serve, coarsely chop the salmon and divide it between the tortillas. Top each taco with a heaping tablespoon of grape pico de gallo and serve with lime wedges.
Gin grape and cucumber cocktail with grape and mint ice cubes
By Katie Cavuto, M.S., R.D. for the California Table Grape Commission
For the grape and mint ice cubes:
12 medium fresh mint leaves
12 green grapes, halved
12 red grapes, halved
For the gin, grape and cucumber cocktail:
4 green grapes
3 grape and mint ice cubes
1 cucumber slice for garnish
1.5 oz Hendricks Gin, or your favorite gin
4-6 cucumber slices
1/4 lime, sliced
3 oz tonic water
2 mint leaves
Using a single ice cube tray, line each ice cube well with a mint leaf. Top with two green and two red grape halves. Cover with water and freeze for at least 2 hours.
Add mint, lime and grapes to shaker and muddle. Add the gin and cucumber slices to shaker and shake vigorously. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with 3 grape and mint ice cubes and top with tonic water. Stir, let set for a few minutes for the flavors to enhance and enjoy.
Stuffed challah French toast with grapes and cream cheese
By Ellie Krieger M.S., R.D. for the California Table Grape Commission
1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided
1 1/2 cups black and/or red seedless California grapes, quartered
2/3 cup 1 percent low-fat milk
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Four 1-inch thick slices of challah bread or egg bread, preferably whole wheat (6 ounces total)
Cooking spray
Place the cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of the maple syrup in a small bowl and mix well with a fork until smooth.
Whisk together the milk, eggs and vanilla in a shallow dish until well-incorporated.
Carefully slice each piece of challah almost all the way in half, leaving the bread intact along one or two edges so that a pocket is formed. Spread a quarter of the cream cheese mixture inside each bread pocket, then stuff each of the pockets with about 2 tablespoons of grapes and press lightly to seal shut.
Spray a cast-iron or nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over a medium heat. Dip each piece of stuffed bread into the milk-egg mixture until well coated, then place in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Serve topped with the remaining grapes and drizzled with the remaining maple syrup.
Makes 4 servings
Garlic ginger Brussels sprouts and grapes
By California Table Grape Commission
1 pound Brussels sprouts
1 cup halved red seedless California grapes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
Cut off the woody stem on each Brussels sprout and remove any tough or bruised outer leaves. Slice Brussels sprouts very thin to make a mound of feathery ribbons.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Brussels sprouts, grapes, salt and pepper to skillet and sauté 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, ginger, Dijon mustard, honey and balsamic vinegar to pan. Continue to sauté for approximately 1-2 minutes, until sprouts are tender and bright green in color.
Turn off the heat and add walnuts to pan. Gently mix to combine.
Makes 4 servings
Kale, grape, & blue cheese flatbread
By Tawnie Kroll, R.D.N., http://krollskorner.com/
For the kale pesto:
1 bunch of kale with the stems removed and chopped
2 cloves chopped garlic
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Pinch of salt
6 tablespoons olive oil, and extra if needed
1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
For the flatbread:
1 package of Pita flatbreads
1/2 cup red grapes, halved
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup walnuts
To make the kale pesto: In a food processor, pulse kale, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt and pine nuts until finely chopped. Add olive oil and process until smooth. Consistency should be thick, yet spreadable.
To make the flatbreads: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place flatbreads on baking sheet and spread with the kale pesto. Top with the grapes, cheese and walnuts. Bake 12-14 minutes and cut the flatbreads into 4 pieces. Serve immediately.


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3.2. Industrial relations disputes emanating from either the supply or delivery of physical resources are addressed and resolved according to company policy.
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4.4. Reports on trends in costs and quality of the resources provided to organisational work sites by suppliers are evaluated.
4.5. Orders for resources using approved company documentation and procedures are scrutinised and evaluated to ensure compliance.
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5.3. Communications principles and policies between on-site personnel and providers of physical resources are established and maintained.
5.4. Feedback from sites is obtained and monitored at commencement, during and on completion of the project.


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pOoTers pSycheDelic shAcK ChroniKles - 1965
FebruaryThe Beatles experience their first LSD trip as a result of their drinks being spiked at a party by their dentist!!
11th FebruaryNew President Lyndon Johnson orders the first sustained bombing campaign against the Vietnamese forces.
21st FebruaryMalcom X shot in New York.
8th MarchCombat troops enter Vietnam.
21st MarchCivil rights march in Alabama, led by Martin Luther King.
11th JunePoets Of The World/Poets Of Our Time reading at the Royal Albert Hall, London, England. What is now regarded as the official beginning of the British
Psychedelic scene, this legendary meeting of 18 poets including Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Gregory Corso was a turning point that effectively gave birth to the entire UK underground scene. The
audience were handed flowers as they arrived and many many people were high on LSD, which for 1965 was way ahead of its time....
21st JuneThe Charlatans play at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City, truly a massive milestone in the entire West Coast music scene!!.
This event also spawned what later became known as 'The Seed', THE first in a legendary period of psychedelic poster art.
10th JulySatisfaction by The Rolling Stones is No.1 in the U.S charts.
25th JulyBob Dylan is booed by traditional folk fans when he plays at the Newport Folk Festival using amplified guitars.
29th JulyHelp! by The Beatles premiers in London.
11th AugustRace riots erupt in L.As Watts district, 200 million dollars worth of damage is caused and during the following week 34 people are killed as a result of the
13th AugustMarty Balin opens the Matrix in San Francisco, the Jefferson Airplane play their first gig here.
SeptemberThe World Psychedelic Center is opened in Pont Street, London by one Michael Hollingshead, spreading the gospel of Psychedelia by selling copies of The
Psychedelic Experience and The Psychedelic Reader, fresh from Tomothy Learys Millbrook Center in New York. As well as these items, Hollingshead also brought with him 5000 doses of LSD..............
After introducing LSD to Leary 4 years earlier, Hollingshead set out to Turn On London which he succeded in with fine chaotic style. Many famous celebrities visited the
Psychedelic Center including William Burroughs, Roman Polanski and Paul McCartney. Within four months Michael Hollingshead was arrested on a minor narcotics charge and banged up for 21 months in an attempt to
suppress his attempts to spread the gospel of LSD........but by now it was too late..............
SeptemberThe San Francisco Examiner runs an article reporting on A New Haven For Beatniks.....
21st to 26th SeptemberLightning Hopkins and Jefferson Airplane play at The Matrix Club, San Francisco.
14th October14,000 protestors arrive outside the Oakland army camp to stage an Anti-War demonstration.
15th OctoberThe Great Society play at the Coffee Gallery, San Francisco.
16th OctoberA fledgling collective called The Family Dog present A Tribute to Dr. Strange at the Longshoremen's Hall, San Francisco, featuring Jefferson Airplane, The
Charlatans, The Marbles and The Great Society. The event was billed as a 'Rock n Roll Dance and Concert'.
24th OctoberA Tribute to Sparkle Plenty, the second Family Dog event is held at the Longshoremens Hall. The Loving Spoonful and The Charlatans entertain.
6th NovemberThe Family Dog's third event 'A Tribute to Ming the Merciless is held at the Lonshoremen's Hall. On the bill were The Mothers and The Charlatans.
6th NovemberThe San Francisco Mime Troupe holds an appeal party for one of its members. Amongst the various people appearing were The Family Dog, The Fugs, Laurence
Ferlingetti and The Jefferson Airplane.
27th NovemberThe Mystery Trend play at the Peter Voulkos Studio, Berkeley.
27th NovemberThe first Acid Test is held in Santa Cruz by Ken Kesey.
DecemberThe Jefferson Airplane record their first LP, Surrealistic Pillow in a week.
3rd DecemberThe Beatles release Rubber Soul.
4th DecemberThe second Acid Test is held in San Jose after invites called Can You Pass The Acid Test? are handed out at a Rolling Stones gig. An estimated 400
people arrive at the Acid Test in a house in San Jose, the Grateful Dead perform.
10th DecemberSan Francisco Mime Troupe Dance at the Fillmore Auditorium featuring The Great Society, Jefferson Airplane, The Mystery Trend and Sam Thomas and The
Gentlemens Band.
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The English Court of Appeal has confirmed that NAPP's patent relating to its highly successful seven-day analgesic transdermal patch BuTrans was not infringed by competing patches proposed to be marketed by Dr Reddy's and Sandoz.
The case is interesting, in particular, for the approach taken to the scope of numerical ranges included in the patent claim and for the speed with which the courts resolved the case.
Numerical ranges
The court has often been faced with the question whether a range of, say, 5 to 10 in a patent claim means exactly that or whether the numbers should be rounded or adjusted in some way. Such rounding or adjustment can in some cases make the difference between infringement and no infringement. The court will interpret the meaning and scope of the numerical claim in the light of the common general knowledge at the priority date and in the context of the patent specification as a whole. The question is: what would the skilled person/team have thought the patentee meant? This may, for example, depend on the usual practice in the technical field of the patent or on the approach taken in the examples given in the patent. In this particular case Arnold J in the High Court held – and Floyd LJ in the Court of Appeal agreed – that "10%-wt buprenorphine base" was expressed to the nearest whole number, so it extended from 9.5 to 10.5% and "10–15%-wt levulinic acid" meant 9.5 – 15.5% on the same basis. This reflected the skilled person's "normal understanding that numbers written in this way would be treated as expressed to the nearest whole number". The court rejected NAPP's arguments, based on the way other information in the specification was expressed, that there should be a margin of 5%. Reference in the claim to "about" 10%-wt oleyloleate was held to allow a margin of about 1% either side so it extended from 9 to 11%, although Floyd comments that "there are obvious difficulties with trying to prescribe precise outer limits to an integer which uses the word 'about'". As a result, Dr Reddy and Sandoz's products did not infringe.
As is clear from the above, the question of how numerical ranges in a patent claim are to be interpreted does not have a 'standard' answer; it will always depend on the circumstances.
NAPP commenced the infringement claim on 19 February 2016; it also applied for interim injunctions against Sandoz at the same time and against Dr Reddy's shortly thereafter. On 16 March 2016 an expedited trial was fixed for 7/8 June 2016. Dr Reddy's and Sandoz then agreed not to launch their products pending determination of the claim. The Court found that there was no infringement, but an interim injunction was nevertheless put in place until 16 August 2016 to allow NAPP to appeal. At the conclusion of the appeal hearing on 2 August 2016 the Court of Appeal stated that it intended to dismiss the appeal. Reasons were given in writing later, on 1 November. As Lord Justice Floyd pointed out this meant that a final decision had been reached in the Court of Appeal in under six months from the issue of proceedings.
The ability of the court to move so fast in this case was due in part to the fact that validity was not in issue. Nevertheless, this speedy decision, despite the summer break, illustrates once again the flexibility and commercial approach of the English courts, which is certainly a factor in the popularity of the English courts as a patent venue.
Case: NAPP Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd v Dr Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd and Sandoz Ltd [2016] EWCA Civ 1053
If you have any questions on these or other IP issues, do please contact Tom Lingard, Partner and Head of Intellectual Property, or Charlotte Tillett, Partner and Head of Life Sciences, who will be happy to discuss.


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Before I settled down and became a dad to 2 little girls, I was really into my gaming; Friday night's I spent online playing games like Halo 3 and that sort of thing but now that I'm now called daddy all the time by a 2 yr old toddler I have to admit that my gaming habits are changing. I'm moving away from games like Call of Duty & learning toward games like Lego dimensions.
The older my children get, the more I want to play video games with them. However I don't just want to play video games with them, I want them to play outside like I did.
Whilst gaming is very important to me, a varied life of fun is equally important for my kids to have. I've come to the conclusion that too many kids spend too much time in front of a t.v playing games. I don't want this. I want to see kids playing outside, I want mines to have fun on the beach or out on a bike.
I intend to keep gaming for rainy days when the weather is too horrible to go outside, I want gaming to be seen like any other toy rather than the only toy it seems like to some kids.


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For many Realtors, real estate is a part-time or convenient profession. As for me; being a REALTOR® is my second profession in life. I recently retired from the U.S. Army after serving for 24 years in which most were spent within the 82nd Airborne Division
I have been married to my lovely wife Jenifer (yes it is spelled with only one "N".) for 20 years. We have four kids and all arrived after I retired from the military. Spent my younger years as a so called military brat, so I understand the trials and tribulations of moving as a child and as a service member.
Customer service has always been my highest priority. This is my eleventh full year in real estate and I am proud to be associated with a company that shares my own commitment to customer service and ethical standards rather than sales quotas.
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A cat was caught out by a bouncer after trying to sneak into a Scottish night club two nights in a row.
The kitty had her mind set on getting into the Nox before 11pm, but security manager Lewis Thompson was in her way. He tried to pick her up, but the party animal managed to escape into the night.
However, that little incident didn't stop her from coming again the following night. Once again, she tried her luck in sneaking past security. But this time, mr Thompson was on high alert. The kindly bouncer caught her before she could get to the dance floor and took the cat into the office.
Mr Thomson told the Press and Journal: "People kept chasing her onto the road and trying to pick her up. She tried to sneak into Nox a few times, and almost made it into the club at 1.30am when we were full.
"She wasn't acting like a cat that had been outside before. Some girl picked her up, and another woman tried to feed her chips, so I took her and put her in the office.
"I took her home and fed her, as she'd obviously not eaten properly for ages."
Mr Thompson was almost certain the cat was a male, but a trip to the vets proved just the opposite. It was established that the cat was a female. Further more, they checked her microchip and it said she belonged to a little girl who had not seen her kitty for around 10 days.
What else was Mr Thomson to do but to take the cat – named Sunshine – back to her rightful owners. He added: "I'm just happy that she's managed to find her way home."


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Clinton-Obama Grudges Linger For Some Voters
Monday, May 19, 2008; Page A01
Lifelong Democrat Kathleen Cowley watches with disdain as huge crowds hang on Sen. Barack Obama's every word. She dismisses Obama's "intolerable logic." She turns the channel on pundits who chalk up Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's primary victories to little more than racism. And she doesn't much care for the notion that while Obama is fresh and inspiring, Clinton is, by implication, old and mean.
"There's just been an attitude that if you aren't voting for Barack Obama, then you're a racist," said Cowley, 49, a mother of four from Massachusetts who has vowed to never back the senator from Illinois. "I just find that intolerable. I feel like when the members of the media talk about how [Obama's supporters] would react, they say, 'Well, we can't take the vote away from African Americans.' Well, excuse me, there's a higher percentage of women."
A Democratic race that a couple of months ago was celebrated as a march toward history -- the chance to nominate the nation's first woman or African American as a major-party candidate -- threatens to leave lingering bitterness, especially among Clinton supporters, whose candidate is running out of ways to win.
Some women, like Cowley, complain that Clinton has been disrespected and mistreated by the media and the political establishment. Many see Obama as equally condescending, dismissing Clinton's foreign policy role as first lady, pulling out her chair for her at debates and suggesting offhand during one debate that she was "likable enough."
"The sexist crap that comes out of people's mouths is really scary to me," said Amilyn Lanning, 38, a Zionsville, Pa., voter who supported Clinton in last month's primary. "There's a lot of the b-word being thrown about, even in jest by comedians. There's a lot of comments made about her pantsuits, and the way she dresses. There's a viciousness."
With equal ire, many African Americans complain about Clinton's negativity and have accused her camp of using Obama's race against him. Her comment that his "support among working, hardworking Americans, white Americans, is weakening again" was just the latest in a series of over-the-line comments, some said.
And many among the legions of young voters who have flocked to Obama say their enthusiasm is more about him than about the Democratic Party and it would not necessarily transfer to Clinton if she won the nomination. In Indiana, about six in 10 Obama voters under age 30 said they will be dissatisfied if Clinton is the nominee and about half said the same in North Carolina, according to exit polls.
Nationally, about a quarter of Clinton supporters in a Washington Post-ABC News poll said that if she loses they will ditch the Democratic Party and Obama for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). A similar number of Obama backers said they will pick the Republican this fall if Clinton becomes the nominee. In both Indiana and North Carolina, majorities of African American voters said they will be unhappy if Clinton is at the top of the ticket.
Acutely aware of these dynamics, the campaigns have sought to balance tactics against tact, so that the rift between the two Democrats -- and their backers -- doesn't grow so wide that the winner can't pull the party back together. Since the May 6 contests in Indiana and North Carolina, Obama has tried to ease much of the animosity by turning his attention to McCain, highlighting differences with Clinton only in response to voters or the news media. Clinton has also shifted some of her strategy, running positive ads in West Virginia rather than the negative ones she aired in previous states.
Put together, Clinton's coalition of women and working-class white voters along with Obama's alliance of African Americans and young voters could be a potentially unstoppable Democratic force in the fall. But, at least for now, many on both sides said they have been too put off and have become too embittered to pull together for the party if their candidate isn't on the ballot.
To Veronica Tonay, 48, a psychology professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz and a Clinton supporter, Obama has become a pop star, the contestant on "American Idol" who wins votes because he's cute, while the best singer is eliminated.
"We are electing the leader of the free world, and that person has a finger on the nuclear launch code," she said. "It's not about likability." Her stance was cemented when a young woman in one of her classes declared that she wouldn't vote for Clinton because "she is not a beautiful woman."
If Obama is the nominee, Tonay said, McCain will be just fine with her. "In the end, I won't vote for Obama because I don't know who he is, and I don't trust him," she said. "If McCain gets in, he would have a weak presidency, and we would have a Democratic Congress anyway. Obama could do more damage."
Divisive primary fights followed by a period of kissing and making up are something of a ritual in presidential campaigns. It happened in 1860, when Abraham Lincoln brought his three challengers for the Republican nomination into his Cabinet. One hundred years later, John F. Kennedy won the Democratic nomination and avoided an intraparty feud by picking Lyndon B. Johnson as his running mate, though in the late stages of the primaries they had been fierce rivals.
In this year's Republican race, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney became an active supporter of McCain after the two campaigned against each other with open antipathy. Romney is now thought to have an outside chance of being McCain's running mate.
But the Obama-Clinton fight has gone on so long and the ill will has become so intense that even if the candidates can heal the party, as both have vowed to do, they will have to spend critical campaign time dealing with those wounds rather than taking on McCain.
"You can't afford to leak away all of these Democrats come November," said David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center in Boston. The Democratic nominee "will have to spend weeks solidifying the base," he said. ". . . Now you're cutting into the time you have to begin making the case to independents, because first you've got to take care of business at home."
Patricia Sparrow, 53, said there's nothing Clinton could do to win her over. She changed her registration from Republican to Democrat this year to cast her ballot for Obama after her son started talking about him. But she said a Clinton-McCain matchup in November would send her back to her old party -- even though she disagrees with McCain's position on Iraq -- because she finds Clinton so divisive.
"With Hillary Clinton, it's politics as usual -- old-school backbiting. I have no use for [her]," said Sparrow, who runs a soup kitchen near her home in Norfolk, Mass. "I would probably vote for McCain even though I don't want to. . . . I would hope he would be swayed by public opinion on the war."
There may not be enough time to win over Cowley, who calls Clinton "brilliant" and has spent two hours a day for the last three months calling voters to talk about Clinton's health-care plan, her experience and her plan to end the war in Iraq.
"In my heart I just can't bring myself to [vote for Obama], and I feel like a schlep," she said. "I'm not going to be voting for him, and it irritates me. Nobody's concerned about the women. I don't think I can vote for McCain. I guess I'll have to sit it out."
Polling director Jon Cohen contributed to this report.


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Waste-to-toys: the growing market for eco-friendly, high-quality toys
Connecticut photographer Jim Barber never fretted about where his kids' toys came from until a 2009 news alert reported record lead levels in the toys of three of the nation's major toy makers. As Barber joined other concerned parents in removing offending products from their collections, he was shocked to find out how many came from China. "Most had to be thrown away," he recalls.
This very concern later inspired Barber's business, Luke's Toy Factory, a startup making eco-friendly, sustainable and safe toys from recycled, organic materials...
Read the full article in The Guardian, here.


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Pioneers in the field of Management Education in Pimpri- Chinchwad, Asia's largest Industrial belt, ASM's IBMR is the first institute in Maharashtra to receive an AICTE approval. The institute is permanently affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University and also
approved by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India.
Over 33 years, ASM's IBMR has groomed within its campus Business Executives and Entrepreneurs of best caliber who are today at
senior levels of the top-notch organisations in India and abroad. Given its strategic location in the heart of the Pimpri – Chinchwad Industrial Township, the institute shares a close relationship with the businesses in and around, providing its students the benefit of an excellent industry-institute interface.
- To educate, train and prepare our students for management careers in the public, private and co-operative sector and also to develop entrepreneurial skills for future entrepreneurs.
- To impart instructions in various aspects of Business Management and Computer courses, framed as per the Savitribai Phule Pune University and needs of the industry.
- To create an intellectual and interactive environment as a part of the learning process and to stimulate thinking on problem solving concerning the management of enterprises through seminars, workshops, case study discussions, panel meetings, paper presentations and project work.
- To undertake research, consultancy and training on issues concerning the management of large, medium and small enterprises in the public, private, co-operative sectors and multinational organisations.
- To arrange student visits to industries and internship projects in addition to classroom teaching.
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31 Jan 2018
Sir Henry Brooke
Retiring from the Court of Appeal bench in 2006 following a long and illustrious legal career, being called to the Bar in 1963 and awarded QC in 1981, Sir Henry turned to campaigning for access to justice and advocating and practising mediation.
Sir Henry was instrumental in the proliferation of mediation in the United Kingdom, famously delivering the landmark judgement in Dunnett v Railtrack which used the relatively new Civil Procedural Rules to penalise a successful party for unreasonably refusing to mediate as a sanction for unreasonable litigation conduct. His enthusiasm for mediation extended beyond the courtroom, being a highly successful and well-regarded mediator, particularly in personal injury claims and as chair of the Civil Mediation Council from 2007 – 2011.
Sir Henry was Emeritus President of the Slynn Foundation, an educational charity working with senior judges and justice institutions globally to improve access to justice, promote the rule of law and enhance professional understanding of human rights and mediation.
Dr Karl Mackie CBE, Founder President of CEDR:
"It was a privilege to have worked closely with Sir Henry Brooke over a long period and witnessed his good humour, intelligence and genuine belief in, and commitment to, the contribution mediation and ADR could make to the civil justice system. I was particularly sad to hear this so soon after we have also lost Sir Brian Neil who was another towering figure from the judiciary with an enthusiasm for the field alongside his many other powerful contributions to civil justice."


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Week of May 2nd
Hello, hope all is going well, I am starting to hit some stresses!!! I will get more into these as I go on with this weeks writings. I hope that everyone's progress, to their goals, is on the time frame that they have mapped out. I would like to also say that I hope that all mother's had a Happy Mother's Day, we are the ones that make the world go around!! The following is how this past week went for me.
Monday was a good day, as it is a slower day for me. I trained my clients, and got my leg workout in, in the early evening with my husband! After the workout, I think he was wishing that I had done the workout earlier in the day!! He was a major trooper though, he almost kept up with me!
Tuesday is usually one of my busy days, but I had a couple cancellations today, which allows me to be more intensive in my workouts. Today was back day, as I had mentioned, in a previous weeks journal, I have some areas of my back that I really need to work on, to get my symmetry right. Had another great workout, I need a few more.
Wednesday, worked out with Tina, did chest, awesome workout. This will probably be the last time I work chest with her, as she will be concentrating on my areas that need the most work, which are my biceps, legs, and parts of my back.
Thursday was shoulder day, as well as it being my other super busy day of the week! I also teach a core class on Tuesdays and Thursdays!! Had a cheat meal, met my husband and son out to dinner after my last client. Had a grilled Mahi Mahi with salsa at one of my favorite Mexican restaurants, Lupe Tortillas. Made sure they added no butter and grilled it as dry as possible. Not much of a cheat, but if I am not cooking it, I feel that it is not as clean as it should be.
Friday I had to move a couple of clients to this past Friday, so there was no rest,a s I try to usually have on Friday's. Worked my Bi's and Tri's today, killer workout!! So, with this being the start of Mother's Day weekend, we took my mother-in-law out to Fleming's Steakhouse for dinner. Had a 14oz bone in fillet, and no I did not eat all of this, took leftovers home for my dog.
Saturday, went to the gym for my 3rd core workout of the week. Got a little rest before heading in for a leg workout with Tina, which she added a few more moves. Good workout!!
This week I really started feeling tired, we are trying to tweak my menu to avoid this! It's tough adding in contest prep to one's day, after getting home from 12 hour day, I wonder how I can do anything around the house. As I mentioned before about being tired, usually I get home, eat and fall asleep on the couch before going off to bed. This next week, I have a friend, Monica, coming in from Austin. She recently got certified to become a personal trainer, but wants to follow me around to get some "on hand" experieince in dealing with clients. So she comes in Monday and will spend Tuesday and Wednesday with me, hopefully gaining useful experience. That brigns me to Sunday. I have cleaned my house to make sure it is presentable for a guest!! HOpe everyone had a great week, thank you for following me through my journey!
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Stainless Games returns to Carmageddon for a Reincarnation
After a heap of rumors last month, the long-dormant Carmageddon series is set to make a comeback next year. Carmageddon: Reincarnation is being developed by Stainless Games, the team that brought us the original two titles over a decade ago.
CEO and Stainless co-founder, Patrick Buckland, revealed that the team would be taking the game back to "its Indie roots", as confirmed with their reacquisition of the IP. He added: "Originally an ambitious title that tested the hardware limits of its day, we're excited that the game will finally get the showcase it deserves on today's platforms."
Reincarnation will be available via digital download, meaning you'll most likely see it pop up on XBLA, PSN and Steam, although no platforms have been confirmed as of yet. Stainless are currently seeking out a partner to bring the game into full-production.
Looks like Twisted Metal has a little competition on its hands.


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A Study on Cost of Capital
Cost of capital which is used as a financial standard plays a crucial role in capital budgeting decisions. It is the discount rate applied for evaluating the desirability of investment projects. An investment . . .View Abstract
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The Impact of UAE financial Markets Returns on Jordan Financial Market Returns
This paper inspects the impact of United Arab Emirates financial markets returns on Jordan financial market returns. The period of research will be from January 2004 till December 2013, the data will consist . . .View Abstract
Marwan A. Al-Nahleh
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Performance of Islamic Banks across the World: An Empirical Analysis over the Period 2001-2008
Our study analyzes cost efficiency of Islamic and conventional banks drawing on a sample of 233 banks in 17 countries from Africa, Asia, Europe and Middle East, over the period 2001-2008. We found an efficiency . . .View Abstract
Sandrine Kablan, Ouidad Yousfi
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The Effect of Nominal and Real Reporting Difference in Predicting Cash Flows of Companies in Tehran Stock Exchange
One main goal of an accounting system is providing on time, reliable and relevant information for the users of those information. Traditional basis of accounting for information provision is using historical . . .View Abstract
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The study sought to establish the relationship between accounting information management and performance of Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) in Mbale municipality. A cross sectional and co-relational . . .View Abstract
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Saturday, 12 June 2010
Stitchy, Waxy canvas
We had another of Sarah Anderson's workshops at the Cubby Hole today, and were introduced to the delights of playing with wax.
Here's my creation. If you want to see some others, have a look here.
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Call For Presentations – 35th Annual Conference
NADD 35th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show-2018
October 31 – November 2, 2018 Seattle, WA
This year's conference chairpersons are:
Jana Dreyzehner, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Founder, Starfish Health, Nashville, TN; Tony Thomas LISW-S, ACSW, Executive Director, Welcome House, Inc., WestLake, Ohio; Honorary Co-Chairpersons John Schneider, Seattle Seahawks Executive Vice President & General Manager, and his wife Traci Schneider.
You are invited to submit a Presentation proposal for the 35th Annual NADD Conference.
Presentation proposals are encouraged that illustrate this year's theme:
Dancing in the Rain: Embracing Life Through the Prism of Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is a concept where neurological differences are recognized and respected as any other human variation. These differences can include: intellectual disabilities, autism, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and other social, emotional or mental health conditions.
- Please submit proposals that focus on practical information in the IDD/MI subject area. Submissions can focus on a variety of subject areas for children and adults, including but not limited to: public policy issues; coping strategies for caregivers; treatment/therapeutic approaches; forensics; program models; aging-related issues; genetic syndromes; non-drug therapies; new and assistive technology; transitional models; autism spectrum disorders; family issues; employment; whole person care; integrated care within systems; residential services; community integration; crisis services; and wellness & spirituality. Presentations by families and Direct Support Professionals are encouraged.
- Other topic areas are encouraged as well.
Presentation Categories:
- Presentation/Skill Building Workshop: 90 Minute sessions or 3 Hour, skill-building workshops with a primary focus on the sharing of information in a focused topic area. Examples of topics are program models, research/evaluation studies, specific treatment methods or services. (See submission form for further topics.) Note: There is a limit of five (5) presenters, maximum, for these sessions.
- Research Symposia: Three, 30 minute presentations will be combined into one (1) 90 minute symposium with a primary focus on sharing research findings and implications. Appropriate topics include reporting results and implications of basic or applied research studies or program evaluation.
- Poster Session: Bulletin boards and/or tables provide presenters with the environment to share their information with presenters and conference attendees. The poster session will take place during the welcome reception on Thursday evening of the conference. Poster sessions will be judged and a research award given.
Before completing the submission, please compile the correct information in the CHECK LIST for your presentation and scroll through the form. You will not have the ability to start and stop, to complete at a later date.
For Presentation & Research Symposia Proposals include:
- A Presentation Title (No more than six (6) words maximum)
- In one (1), MS Word document file, compile an Abstract for your Proposal (35 words or less), list at least three (3) educational objectives (found under General Instructions) and a Program Description of no more than two (2) double-spaced pages
- One (1) complete copy, in a MS Word document file, of the primary presenter's curriculum vitae or resumé
- In a MS Word document file, a one-page (1) page curriculum vitae or resumé for each secondary presenter
For Poster Session Proposals included:
- A Poster Presentation Title (No more than six (6) words maximum)
- In one (1), MS Word document file, one (1) page, double-spaced (maximum) description of the poster session
- One (1) complete copy, in a MS Word document file, of the primary presenter's curriculum vitae or resumé
- In a MS Word document file, a one-page (1) page curriculum vitae or resumé for each secondary presenter
NOTE: If you are submitting for more than one poster session or presentation, please clearly note this in the appropriate space. All sections must be completed.
General Instructions:
Please scroll through the form below and compile the information necessary before you begin.
35th Annual Conference Presentation Submission Form


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Fujitsu only tech company on LGBT list
Written by Mark Evans
Stonewall has published its annual list of the best UK LGBT-inclusive employers, with Fujitsu the sole technology company making the list.
More than 430 organisations took part in this year's index, with Stonewall collecting over 92,000 anonymous responses from employees on their experience of workplace culture and diversity.
The National Assembly for Wales took the top slot for the first time, and there were distinct patterns within the top 100, with legal and banking companies taking up half of the top 10, and of the private companies by sector, a quarter (25) were either financial services or legal.
Professional services were well represented, with PwC, KPMG, Accenture, Capgemini, PageGroup and EY all making the list, but some sectors were poorly represented such as retail (Coop the only entrant) pharma/manufacturing (GSK) and technology (Fujitsu).