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Providing professional Montreal office cleaning services is one type of service we commonly provide to our clients. Another type is medical office cleaning services. What's the difference? Isn't an office an office? Not exactly. Keep on reading and find out why.
While the office environment is quite similar across most industries; what is unique about medical offices is the need for sterilization. Every office can benefit from sanitization practices, but in a medical office it is crucial. Not only do you have a steady stream of sick and injured people coming through, you have the numerous administration tasks that interface with these people. It's certainly not a no-touch zone. People coming in require contact with staff members, equipment and facilities. These in turn require proper sanitization.


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Source: ESPN will not renew contract of college hoops analyst Bob Knight
When Bob Knight took a job with ESPN as a college basketball analyst in 2008, the career shift reminded one of the Groucho Marx line about not wanting to belong to any club that would have him as a member. The Hall of Fame basketball coach joined the same group of people he once described as "one or two steps above prostitution." He became one of the "damn people from television" he famously critiqued.
On Thursday night, his run as one of the "damn people from television"—at least as far as being a damn person from ESPN—is officially over. SI.com has learned ESPN will not renew its contract with Knight. His last broadcast for the network will be Thursday night's NIT's championship between Stanford and Miami, which tips at 9 p.m. ET.
When contacted by SI.com on Thursday afternoon, ESPN spokesman Mike Soltys declined comment.
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Knight, 74, was hired by ESPN in February 2008 shortly after he announced his resignation from Texas Tech. During his time with ESPN, he worked in a number of capacities, including as an on-site analyst (notably with Brent Musburger on Big 12 broadcasts) as well as appearing on select shows and platforms, including ESPN's Selection Sunday Specials, SportsCenter, ESPN Radio and ESPNEWS. He was an interesting and distinctive voice early on, but he had some hiccups as a broadcaster, including in 2012 when he remarkably declined to utter the word "Kentucky" on air, opting instead for that "team from the SEC." He took on fewer games in the past couple of years—he called American Athletic Conference games this year with Mike Patrick and Len Elmore—but still had a propensity to tell people to get off his lawn.
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Prior to Knight's hire by the Bristol-based network, ESPN enjoyed favored nation status with him. Longtime supporters such as Dick Vitale and Digger Phelps shouted his virtues to audiences for years. Of course, part of Knight's ESPN legacy also included walking off the set of ESPN's Cold Pizza when asked about the resignation of his successor at Indiana University, Mike Davis, verbally smacking ESPN reporter Jeremy Schaap during a 2000 interview, and later calling Schaap a "chicken----little ----sucker" in Jim Miller's best-selling book on ESPN, These Guys Have All The Fun.
"He's always been the type of person that if you were flipping through the channels and you saw him in a long-form interview or a press conference or during one of his games, you stopped and watched it," ESPN executive vice president Norby Williamson told Sports Illustrated upon hiring Knight. "There are very few people like that. It was a fairly easy decision. Our goal is to inform and entertain sports fans, and when you look at somebody of the stature of Bob Knight, he is one of the most compelling sports figures of the last half century. I realize a lot of people are going to say he is a very polarizing figure. But again, I go back and look at the body of work, the intellect, the success, the graduation rates, the programs he has run. When you put everything together, it is an easy decision to hire Bob Knight for your college basketball coverage."
Could Knight catch on with another sports network? Nothing is impossible when it comes to sports television executives handing out cash. He's one of the major names in the history of the sport, and the inventory of live games out there is plentiful. But he also comes with considerable baggage.


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Induction cooker in an interesting type of stove that has its own benefits and limitations. Different types and designs of this kind of stove exist since the beginning of the 20th century but we had to wait until 21st for it to become widely available com common households.
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HUDDERSFIELD Giants went down 32-20 to Warrington Wolves in a tough and absorbing Junior Academy First Division Grand Final at Wilderspool.
The visitors went into last night's contest having won their last eight on the trot, but this proved one contest too far.
And, unfortunately, the Under 18s contributed significantly to their own downfall, producing a number of glaring errors to gift their hosts at least three of their six touchdowns.
Yet even in defeat the Giants still had the star of the show in Philip Joseph, who was a clear Grand Final man of the match award winner.
The announcement was greeted favourably by all 800 inside the famous old ground, underlining the impact the powerful centre had on the game.
Warrington found the former Newsome Panthers player too hot to handle, but even his efforts couldn't prevent the Wolves claiming a trophy they fully deserved as their more polished team effort won the day.
But the early signs did suggest that the Giants had the skills to claim the glory.
A magnificent early Thomas Hemingway 40-20 kick and strong running from the likes of prop Jason Southwell, hooker Ben Clare and second-rower Peter Robinson immediately had the home team on the back foot.
And it was no great surprise when Joseph opened the scoring in the ninth minute, breaking powerfully from deep to outpace the cover and race over for a try converted by Hemingway.
Unfortunately, the visitors were unable to build on the bright start and were 22-6 adrift by the break.
Super League squad man Jamie Durbin was having an increasing influence on the game, and the scrum half played a key role in creating tries for Craig Ashall and Steve Sutcliffe, converted by Nick Owen.
That seemed to knock the Giants out of their stride, and their concentration was disrupted even further when Glen Holdsworth - in a clear case of mistaken identity - and Durbin were sent to the sin-bin for their part in a 30th-minute free-for-all.
Mistakes by Marcus George and Ben Feehan enabled the Wolves to score further tries through Ian Wilkinson and Matt Wilson, and the final was slipping away from the visitors.
But this Huddersfield side have always been noted for their battling qualities and never-say- die attitude, and these qualities were once again on show at the start of the second half.
Within four minutes of the restart, the deficit was cut as increasingly influential stand-off Hemingway linked with Robinson to send Symon Sutherland diving over in the corner.
Then in the 55th minute, Feehan collected on his own 40m line, burst past his marker and sprinted clear of the cover to score under the posts for Hemingway to add the extras.
It was now 22-16, and four minutes later it was 22-20.
Hemingway's dart to the line caught Warrington on the back foot and his perfectly-timed pass enabled George to finish off in the corner.
While Hemingway failed to add the conversion, the Giants were clearly the stronger side.
But Scott Wilkinson spilled the ball attempting to collect the kick-off and from the resulting scrum, Sutcliffe touched down from close range on the last tackle.
In an instant the balance of power had shifted and with five minutes remaining, full-back Owen raced into the line to score a match-clinching converted try.
It was a bitterly disappointing end for the Giants, although they did play a full part in what was a cracking Grand Final.
Warrington Wolves: Owen; Pennington, Wilkinson, Wilson, Berry; Ashall, Durbin; Pitt, Sutcliffe, Baines, Grundy, Elston, Jarvis. Subs (all used): Saxon, Johnson, Clarke, Bryers.
Tries: Ashall (16mins), Sutcliffe (27mins), Wilkinson (37mins), Wilson (39mins & 61mins), Owen (75mins).
Goals: Owen 4 from 6.
Huddersfield Giants: Knight; George, Joseph, Feehan, Sutherland; Hemingway, Hawkyard; Southwell, Clare, Holdsworth, Gledhill, Robinson, Samuel. Subs (all used): Mennell, Wilkinson, Dunbar, Watson.
Tries: Joseph (9mins), Sutherland (44mins), Feehan (55mins), George (59mins).
Goals: Hemingway 2 from 5.
Referee: Phil Bentham (Bolton).


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I've always been interested in the creative energy coming from the Cradle of Humanity Africa, and recently I found a intriguing Nigerian Graphic Novel E.X.O. The Legend of Wale Williams, Written and Produced by ROYE OKUPE. It takes place in Lagoon City, Lagos Nigeria in the year 2025. I don't get to travel much so any creative work that lets me slip into another part of the world gets my attention immediately. Not to mention Nigeria it's on my "bucket list" of places to visit. Ok back to this Novel. ENDOGENIC EXOSKELETAL ORDNANCE, yes it's a suit and what a suit it is, let's just say it would give Tony Stark a run for his money It's much more than just a bad ass EXO suit, it's a story of tragic loss and friendship rediscovered. The Theme is not new,, a well to do family with a genius obsessed father and a son starved for his fathers love and attention. What I like are the Blends of Nigerian words and meanings through out the novel, I like the mixing of the Old culture with a new futuristic flow. I like that Nigeria is presented in a progressive and bold way . The characters are beautiful and sleek, I know this first part "part One" has to take the time to introduce the characters and roll them out in such a way as to not overwhelm the the reader. I felt that they could have been rolled out a little sooner, I wanted more time to get to know the characters. I guess that's a complement to the story teller, because I wanted more!
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The colossal effort put into the Agric sector by the Ghanaian woman is too huge to discount. It is so crucial that any effort geared towards highlighting it is easily a worthy endeavor.
Indeed failure to do this could see a catastrophic reversal of the massive gains that we have so painstakingly made since Ghana began putting together the foundations of a now burgeoning Agric sector.
According to the FAO, while the proportion of the labor force working in agricultural declined over the 1990s, the proportion of women working in agriculture increased, particularly in developing countries.
This is the motivation behind the maiden edition of the WOMEN IN FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP FORUM & EXPO (WOFAGRIC 2019) and the GOLD IN THE SOIL AWARDS scheduled to take place from Wednesday, June 12 -Thursday, June 13 2019 at the Chances Hotel, Volta Region.
According to Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, Executive Director –Agrihouse Foundation, "To reinstate agriculture as the mainstay of the Ghanaian economy, certain critical issues need to be addressed. Key among these is the prevalent inequalities that abound in the sector. It is an obvious reality that women for instance do not receive adequate support in their quest to compete with their male counterparts despite their immense contribution to the sector.
Statistics show that about 70% of agricultural workers, 80% of food producers and 15% of those who process basic food, are women. These women also undertake 70 to 85% of the rural marketing. It is even more striking to note that, women contribute up to 60 to 80 per cent of food consumed through the contribution of labor for weeding, planting, harvesting and processing of agro products that result in 70 per cent of food production.
Despite the high level of involvement, women are still hampered by the lack of key supporting factors such as proper education, improved technology, fair market structures as well as other productive resources. This is why we have worked with our partners to create this platform which hopefully, will significantly empower our women to succeed"
The 2012 World Development Report (WDR) of the World Bank (WB) for instance, estimated that if female farmers in Ghana had the same access to fertilizers and other agro inputs such as improved technology, education among others as their male counterparts, the overall maize yields for example in the country would increase by almost one-sixth.
In Ghana, majority of the women are engaged in agriculture as their main economic activity. Many of these women are the breadwinners of their families. It is out of their sweat that children are fed, clothed and school fees paid. Challenges of women in agriculture Research has it that women produce 80 per cent of crops and own about one per cent of land.
Culturally, in most parts of Ghana women do not own land even though they form a good percentage of agriculture workforces. The lack of access to land is making it difficult for the women to engage in commercial agriculture. Also, because of lack of resources, they do not have access to hired labor and tractor services.
They struggle on their small farms alone, hence their engagement in subsistence farming. Furthermore, lack of market research and information limits women farmers to market opportunities as they are confined to local markets where prices are generally lower than in urban markets.
The Volta region has recently emerged as an area for focus in agricultural production. Available statistics show that the region makes a mammoth contribution to the nation's food basket. This forms part of the reasons for Agrihouse Foundation and partners' decision to pitch tent with the Volta Region for the maiden edition of the WOMEN IN FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP FORUM & EXPO (WOFAGRIC 2019) and the GOLD IN THE SOIL AWARDS.
WOFAGRIC 2019 will focus on equipping Agric-industry women with the capacity to improve production output. It will also assess the impact women have in shaping and directing the conversation on production, processing and marketing, policies, how farm related components of rural economy can contribute to income generation and employment and how women can rightfully take their place and tap in the opportunities within the Agric sector.
The GOLD IN THE SOIL AWARDS, which climaxes WOFAGRIC will also pay tribute to the efforts and contribution by women, young female 'agripreneurs', female students, physically challenged women, agricultural corporate leaders, innovators, extension officers, climate-smart Agric champions and traditional leaders for their roles toward ensuring food security, poverty alleviation, employment creation and ultimately helping the economy.
In the Agric sector, the role played by stakeholders has contributed significantly to the impressive growth noticeable in the Agric sector today. The success of the local agriculture industry is heavily reliant on the input of firms within and without the Agric sector who combine innovation and excellence to great effect.
Through the delivery of cutting-edge services that are tailored to fit the peculiar challenges of the local Agric industry, some firms have cemented their place as conspicuous allies of Ghanaian agriculture.
Besides quality products and relevant service delivery, these firms demonstrate admirable responsibility by consistently supporting the industry through sponsorship of initiatives tailored to improve specific aspects of Ghanaian agriculture.
Similarly, development partners like Canada has taken a keen interest in local Agric and has consequently been involved in several efforts geared towards helping Ghana reach her potential.
WOFAGRIC 2019 is sponsored by stalwart industry firms and partners who have remained resolute pillars of support for Ghanaian agriculture through the years.
Canada – Canada and Ghana have maintained a strong partnership in Agric research through a strong partnership in agricultural research through collaboration between Canadian and Ghanaian Universities, capacity development of national research institutions and other Canadian funded development projects.
Canadian support has helped Ghana develop an agricultural research system that is improving food security and economic growth throughout the country.
Today, the input of the Canadian embassy has contributed extensively to fueling increased women participation in Ghanaian agriculture.
As part of its contribution towards the two-day event, the Canadian embassy has made a commitment to provide funding and technical support.
Speaking during a press briefing session to formally espouse the event to the media in Accra, representative of the Canadian Embassy, Marie Claude said: "As a key partner of Ghana, we have in recent times seen the need to increase efforts towards women. This is because women represent an essential part of the society through which the rest of society can be positively impacted.
Focusing on gender equality (in Agric) for us is an opportunity to address the root-cause of poverty. Women play a key role in agriculture but there is a big gap in terms of access when compared to their male counterparts. This we believe makes it naturally difficult for women to transition from subsistence farming to one of industrial proportion. We are thrilled to know that WOFAGRIC is specifically targeted at women making it a fantastic opportunity for women to improve their business and expand."
Interplast – Headquartered in Accra, the firm has a state- of –the- art production facility that churns out integrated solutions for water sector pipes, mining sector pipes and fittings, oil and gas sector distribution pipes, agricultural sector pipes etc.
Established in 1970, Interplast is a fully owned Ghanaian company with active export business in more than 22 African countries.
The company maintains high standards of quality and is committed to providing customers with consistent and highly professional products and services.
Interplast offers up-to-date solutions, new products and processes through its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The company recently upgraded its pipe production capability to produce Polyethylene pipes up to 1,200 mm Diameter
ADB: Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) Limited is a universal bank offering a full range of banking products and services in Consumer, Corporate, Parastatal, SME, Agriculture, Trade and E-Banking services. Its business focus is universal banking with a developmental focus on Agriculture and more.
The banks enduring affinity for the Agric industry has seen it support several initiatives meant to support the growth of agric.
YARA Ghana Limited-Since venturing into Ghana over a decade ago, Yara has been importing and supplying high quality products for various crop areas such as cereals, vegetables, cocoa, etc.
The company has an expansive nationwide distribution network, which affords her the leverage of offering technical support for farmers signed onto its Yara "Crop Nutrition solutions" initiative.
With a central goal that is hinged on a desire to be a global leader in sustainable agriculture and environmental solutions, the company operates with a wider pool of organizational aspirations, which include being environmentally responsible, and responding to major global challenges, particularly those that directly affect the companies farmer-clients.


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OTTAWA — Accused terrorist conspirator Khurram Sher knew his money was going to fund terrorism and far from being an innocent caught in a web of terrorist intrigue was an active participant, Crown prosecutor Jason Wakely alleged Thursday.
Sher, a 31-year-old Montreal-born pathologist, has pleaded not guilty to conspiring with two others to facilitate a terrorist conspiracy.
Key to the case against Sher is a 70-minute conversation secretly recorded at an Ottawa apartment by RCMP anti-terrorist officers in July, 2010.
Defence lawyer Michael Edelson, who finished his final argument early Thursday, has portrayed the translation and transcript of the conversation as error-riddled, pointing out that the RCMP had used unqualified officers whose involvement in the case left them open to bias interpretations.
But Wakely said the recording was clear, the transcript accurate, and Sher's disagreements with various words and phrases "inconsequential."
The pathologist's own evidence had been self-serving, evasive and often clearly in conflict with the truth, he said.
"'I don't remember' is a constant refrain from Dr. Sher," said Wakely.
Sher's claim that he hadn't remembered portions of the conversation until he was reminded of it after his arrest in August 2010 was one of a series of those "self-serving memory lapses", said the prosecutor.
If Sher was, as he claims, unaware he was in the midst of a conspiracy, the conversation would have been traumatic.
"It's not every day you have a conversation with an admitted al Qaeda member," he said.
Sher testified that one of his alleged co-conspirators was a friend with whom he had a relationship based on a love of sports and playing fantasy hockey.
But the "sports-only" characterization of his relationship with the friend was not true, Wakely said, adding that Sher was attempting to portray himself as apolitical when the evidence showed the opposite.
"He was deeply engaged in political issues," said Wakely. "Everyone knew that the relationship between the two was going to be a crucial issue in this case and so Sher portrayed that relationship in a manner that was clearly misleading."
Sher had given $400 to his friend claiming he was duped into believing it was to help the poor and needy. But Wakely alleged that Sher knew the money was to fund terrorism abroad.
Sher had been an organizer of a letter-writing campaign to newspapers about numerous aspects of Canadian and American Middle East policy, claimed Wakely, but in one of many "obstinate denials" had replied "no" when asked during cross-examination if he considered Palestinians to be oppressed.
"Dr. Sher refused to admit obvious facts," he said.
Wakely alleged that when Sher arrived in Ottawa for the July meeting, he was already committed to the terrorist cause and that his account of the recorded conversation "completely strains credibility."
His alleged co-conspirators held little back from him in the way of information but he made no attempt to retreat from the situation, he said.
"How could you not call the police?" he said.
Wakely told Ontario Superior Court Justice Charles Hackland that there is enough evidence to convict Sher.
"Conspirators need not know every detail of a conspiracy so long as they know overarching objective, and by the end of this meeting he (Sher) knew what the overarching objective was and had agreed to help achieve it."
But Edelson said the pathologist had done nothing illegal.
The conversation, he said, descended into "laughing, farce and all sorts of stupidity" and suggestions that Sher be named head of "the ministry of joke affairs," Edelson said.
Attempts to pick a leader for the alleged conspiracy involved randomly drawing names, spinning a bottle or relying on a Dustbuster. Whatever name was on a piece of paper that was sucked up would become the leader.
The trial continues Friday.
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A new Mettler Toledo white paper explores the interrelationship of two critical chemistry methodologies, flow chemistry and mid-infrared spectroscopy in today's highly competitive R&D environment.
Novel chemistry methodologies that enable a wide range of reactions in product development are driven by a need to improve quality, yield and cycle time coupled with a desire for high personal performance.
The new Mettler Toledo white paper titled 'Enhanced Development and Control of Continuous Processes: A Review of Modern Technologies' joins the company's extensive collection of thought-leadership resources.
In terms of flow chemistry's revolutionary role in pharmaceutical and fine chemistry environments, the paper explores its ability to enhance product quality, increase yield, elucidate synthetic route and improve reaction safety while reducing cycle time, which is critical to reducing development costs and capturing market share in today's competitive manufacturing arena.
The paper explores mid-infrared (IR) spectroscopy as a convenient and non-destructive method for real-time inline flow chemistry monitoring, because it allows real-time data gathering on the formation of products and reactive intermediates. This instantaneous feedback on how changing a parameter such as flow rate or reaction temperature affects a reaction enables faster, safer and more cost-effective process optimisation.
The intensity of IR energy absorbed at a particular wavelength is defined by Beer's law to be proportional to concentration, making it possible to track the relative concentration of individual reaction components using mid-IR-enabled technology.
Employing this type of technology not only results in improved reaction understanding, it also allows researchers to overcome what used to be significant optimisation issues, such as making a controlled addition of reagent stoichiometries to a product stream using output data from a prior reaction stage when performing multi-step synthesis.
The paper describes specific instances where mid-IR technology and flow chemistry principles were applied to monitor product streams/ dispersion effects in continuous flow reactors and allowed successful third-stream reagent addition, helping to eliminate poor reaction control and waste production.


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My goals for the first 52 days of this year for the physical category:
1)Lose 3 pounds
2)Workout 24 times
Losing 3 pounds right after pigging out for the holidays should be easy. If I find that I lose all that weight in the first two weeks, I'll adjust the goal up a few pounds. I would love to lose 20 pounds this year, but I'm only focusing on the first 7 1/2 weeks right now.
Working out 24 times will push me a little. My plan is to run 3 times a week and fill in the extra times I need with doing the Ripped in 30 DVD.
Since Christmas day I've done the DVD 3 times. It's hard! Today I ran 2 miles. I've ran only one time since Thanksgiving. It felt good to get out again. I'm taking advantage of the nice weather. We had some wet and windy days (including ice) last week. Today I had sun and 43 degrees!
In other news, everyone seems to be healthy! Audrey is feeling better.


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We manufacture all our Australian Made Range in a state of the art factory based in Horsham Victoria, before being shipping Australia wide to our distributor network.
To maximise quality and efficiency we have always utilised CNC machinery in our processes wherever possible, our MDF, solid timber frame components and fabrics are largely cut on automated CNC routers to millimeter accuracy. Steel products and components are cut using CNC lasers and turret punches, while welding processes are a combination of robotic and hand operation.
Oscar Furniture is committed to minimising its environmental impact, for this reason our Australian manufacturing facility installed a 60kW solar system in 2012, reducing our average power consumption to almost zero.


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Maltec Engineering Pty Ltd has provided cutting-edge engineering solutions for clients across multiple industries in both Australian and international markets since 2001. Our state-of-the-art engineering workshop is fully equipped to handle advanced manufacturing, lean manufacturing, sandblasting, painting, robot cell welding, profile cutting, fabrication, and CNC machining.
Locally owned and operated in Burnie, Maltec Engineering Pty Ltd is a family business dedicated to providing state-of-the-art engineering services to clients across a broad range of industries.
Our team have more than 30 years' combined hands-on experience and are happy to provide a comprehensive range of machining and fabrication services.
Originally established in 2001, we have earned a stellar reputation for both quality workmanship and friendly, professional services.
We provide our customers, both local and international, with a range of packages, designed to meet and even exceed your particular needs.
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With more than 30 years of combined experience, our team has been providing comprehensive manufacturing and repair services for 14 years. In that time, we have completed a wide range of projects successfully. We take pride in meeting and even exceeding our clients' expectations through delivering precision workmanship, on time and at a competitive rate.


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Pledging to fight communal and terrorist elements, the Congress today accused the RSS and its sister organisations of being involve...
Pledging to fight communal and terrorist elements, the Congress today accused the RSS and its sister organisations of being involved in terrorist activities.
"Recent revelations through detailed investigations have exposed the true character of the RSS and its sister organisations. The investigations indicate the involvement of its members in terrorist activities," said an AICC statement circulated to members at the AICC session in New Delhi.
It said the party would fight "at any cost" communal and terrorist elements, whichever source they originate from that aim at destroying the national fabric.
"The Indian national Congress will fight against all such sources that spread religious hatred, prejudice and bigotry and that seek to polarise our people along religious lines," the statement said.
The statement is likely to be adopted at the conclusion of the one-day AICC session which began here with the hoisting of the party tricolour at the Talkatora Stadium in the cabinet.
Apparently concerned over the spiralling prices of essential commodities, the party asked the government to "redouble its efforts" to ensure that prices remain at "affordable levels".
The Congress also put the onus of reining prices on the state governments, saying their role was "absolutely essential and critical" in this regard.
Noting that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir had deteriorated, it welcomed the appointment of interlocutors to carry forward the dialogue process with various stakeholders.
It said normalcy was being restored with the cooperation of the state government.
Expressing concern over the Maoist activities in some parts of the country, it said the extremists have caused serious law and order situation leading to senseless killing of civilians and security forces and wanton destruction of public property.
"Armed struggle against the State by any section of the society cannot be tolerated. The government should take all appropriate steps to curb it," the statement said.
It noted that lack of development was leading to alienation of tribals and sought time-bound implementation of the integrated action plan of the government for tribal and backward areas.
The AICC congratulated Sonia Gandhi for getting elected as the party president for the fourth term.
"Under her leadership, two successive Congress-led coalition governments have been formed at the Centre.
She has injected new life and dynamism in this 125-year-old organisation through her untiring efforts and selfless work and unique qualities of sacrifice demonstrated by not assuming the highest office offered to her," it said.
It also commended the "wise and sagacious leadership" provided by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying he had brought "renewed prestige" to India by ensuring sustained high economic growth amidst the global economic crisis.
The AICC also appreciated and supported the initiatives taken by the Youth Congress and the NSUI under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi "to bring about a new era of inclusive participation of youth in national service"


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Don't Expect the Fed to Pause for a Trade Fight
With the economy strong and jobs market tight, investors shouldn't expect the central bank to bail them out if trade tensions start to bite
By Justin Lahart
The Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates until it thinks it has a reason to stop. The danger for investors is that they believe that the Fed will be stopped by rising trade tensions when its focus is elsewhere.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday told Congress that with a strong economy, solid job growth and inflation warming up, the central bank believes that "the best way forward is to keep gradually raising" interest rates. That makes sense: With the unemployment rate at 4% and inflation lately reaching their 2% target, policy makers don't want to run the risk of the economy running too hot.
It is all in keeping with projections policy makers offered up last month, showing they expect to raise rates by a quarter point two more times this year, and to keep on raising them after that. One thing that might upend that plan is escalating trade tensions that threaten to damage business investment and confidence enough slow the economy.
But the Fed may not react as quickly as investors might like to rising trade skirmishes.
First, the impact of trade troubles will take time to show up in the economy. Not only do economic data come with a lag, but there is some evidence that companies are ramping up activity to avoid tariffs—something that could give the economy a short-term boost. Moreover, because the effects of tariffs and trade restrictions on the economy are so hard to model, the Fed might opt to take a wait-and-see approach before deciding to alter course on interest rates.
Second, as Mr. Powell noted in an interview last week, while tariffs could slow the economy, they could push inflation higher. Ultimately, the Fed would probably be more worried about growth, especially since the tariff-induced increase in inflation would be temporary. But even a temporary pickup in inflation could complicate the Fed's response. Politics also could come into play, since the Fed might not want to be viewed as monetizing a trade battle.
Investors hoping for a Fed bailout could argue that if trade does become a real problem for the economy, the stock market would likely tumble and put a nervous Fed on hold. But with stock prices still looking richly valued, the drop would probably have to be fairly steep before the central bank changes its plans—a mere 10% wouldn't cut it. By the time Fed gets worried about trade, investors could be downright alarmed.


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Surface Marshal was the title borne by the commander of Imperial Army forces within a Sector army. Along with the Navy title of High Admiral, this title was typically borne by the Moff or Grand Moff, though in some sectors, it was delegated to a senior subordinate.
While all Moffs and Grand Moffs had viceregal authority over the Imperial military forces within their sectors, there is no evidence that they held any specifically military commission additional to the titles of High Admiral and/or Surface Marshal; it seems likely, therefore, that the rank insignia worn by Imperial governors were in fact indicative of these military ranks. It is not clear, however, how much "Surface Marshal" was a formal grade in the Army chain of command, and how much it was in itself a form of state dignity.
Behind the scenesEdit
The title of Surface Marshal was introduced in the Imperial Sourcebook; the same publication shows a rank plaque for a Priority Sector High Commander, which corresponds to the badge worn by Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, except for a lack of code cylinders. This may have been the insignia of the Surface Marshal/High Admiral of an Oversector.
In the 2003 massively multiplayer online-role playing game Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, Surface Marshal's were referred to as Surface Marshall's, with two L's rather than one.
The rank and position of Surface Marshal is based on the real world military rank Field Marshal.
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (Identified as Surface Marshall) (First appearance)
- Riders of the Maelstrom (as Marshall)
- "Riders of the Maelstrom"—Classic Adventures: Volume Three (as Marshall)
- Imperial Sourcebook (First mentioned)
- Goroth: Slave of the Empire (As "Marshal")
- Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Galactic Hunters (Card: Imperial Surface Marshal)


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CCTV of Turkey attack: Moment Ataturk Airport bomber explodes himself after being shot (GRAPHIC)
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Dramatic video shows people fleeing from a man carrying explosives. Women and children are seen running for their lives.
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The man with the explosive device quickly follows them.
Shortly after the man stumbles and falls to the ground as security forces shoot him.
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After landing on the floor, he struggles for several seconds and then detonates his explosive, triggering a massive blast.
Following the explosion, burning rubble is seen spread out across the airport floor.
Two blasts rocked Istanbul's Ataturk Airport, targeting two separate locations in the airport.
Islamic State could have been behind the attack, a police source told Dogan news agency. However, the Turkish authorities are yet to confirm this information.


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There is More to You than You May Believe – Once Upon a Time – 5×6- (Spoilers)
In tonight's episode, we had a number of people step up and become who they were meant to be. Merida learns that her skills with a bow and the lesson her father taught her are enough to be able to rule her kingdom. Rumple learned what it truly means to be a hero. Both of them learned their lesson with Belle's help, she became their guide which is becoming her main role for characters in this show.
At the beginning of the episode, the group breaks into the dungeons and rescue Lancelot and Merida. As they are walking through the forest Merida knocks out Belle, because she needs Belle's skills with magic. Merida is determined to rescue her brothers and she firmly believes that she needs magic to accomplish that task.
Merida tells Belle that the clans lost faith in her during the last battle they had against an outside force. During the battle, Merida had the chance to save her father from an attack but her arrow missed. To this day, she blames herself and so do the clans. She has lost all faith in her abilities. She does not believe her skills with a bow are enough to rule the kingdom. She feels inferior to the men she is supposed to rule.
Belle listens to Merida's story and she hears her. She understands the way Merida feels, but she tells Merida that she can;t continue to blame herself. She has to put that aside and see herself as a great queen. She has to have confidence in her abilities to rule or no one will ever follow her. Through a little trickery Belle proves her point and Merida sees what she can do and realizes that she already has all she needs to be a good ruler.
Belle has always been one of my favorite Disney princesses. She is a bookworm, which obviously instantly appealed to me. She also always sees past the surface level of a person. Instead of taking them at their word and she sees deeper. She sees that Merida can be a great ruler and she sees that Rumple can be a hero. She will not let people pretend to be someone other than who they truly are. I love that Belle always sees the true person.
This is proved more than ever in this episode. When Rumple realizes that he is supposed to fight Merida to save Belle he freaks out. He tries to run. Belle is not going to go with him. She gets out of the car and tells him off. She is not okay with him running. She understands his fright. She understands that he has trouble forgetting the man he once was. But she knows there is more to him. She knows that he has the ability to stand up and save her. Running is that way.
She will not stand by and watch him run away. She turns away and heads back to Storybrooke. Belle is not one to give up. There is always a solution and she will find it.
In the end, Rumple does set up and save Belle. He finally is able to see himself as Belle sees him. He finally understands what she has been telling him for so long. He becomes a hero. I thought this transformation would take much longer, but it was done well in this episode.
Because he is now considered a hero he pulls Excalibur from the stone for Emma. Emma is satisfied and gives Merida back her heart. While Rumple hands over the sword he also hands her a threat. He is now a hero and she is a villain, their roles have reversed. Rumple will not allow Emma to destroy the new life he has gained. The others are out to save Emma, Rumple is now out to stop her.
"Even will all the time in the world some things can't be forgotten."- Zelena- She tells this to Emma. Henry is not going to forget what she did easily. Even after she loses the darkness there is still going to be many consequences waiting for her to deal with. Zelena points out that she is alright being alone and hated, something Emma will never be alright with.
"If you remember what you fight for you'll never miss your target,"- Merida- Our group has to remember who they are fighting for. Emma is still inside of The Dark Swan, they just have to pull her out.
Where is Merlin in the present?
Is he dead? Imprisoned?
Did Emma get to him?
Why would she go after him? Can he stop her somehow?
How is the sword reforged?
What happens when the sword and dagger are rejoined? Does it all depend on who uses it?
Who is Nimaway?
Is she the love of Merlin's that he was crying over before he became a tree?
Is she somehow more powerful that Merlin?
What is this new Rumple going to be like?
Will he help save Emma or is he going to try to destroy her?
How is Arthur gong to play a part in all of this?
Where is Lancelot?
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Probiotics for Newborns and Infants
by David Perlmutter, M.D., Board-Certified Neurologist, #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition
The science supporting the positive health effects of probiotic supplementation is expanding at an incredible rate. Just a couple of decades ago, we lived in a world where all bacteria were considered to be sources of potential threat to our health. Now we recognize that, by and large, the bacteria living upon us and within us are actually paving the way for us to have healthy lives. And it is this dramatic shift in how we view bacteria that explains the surge in probiotic usage as we learn more and more about their powerful health benefits.
More recently, scientific research has clearly recognized that our microbiome, the collection of microbes that call our bodies home, is highly influenced by early life events. For example, the well-defined health benefits associated with breast feeding are now thought to be related, in large part, to the effects of breast milk components, including bacteria, on the formation of baby's gut microbiome.
Similarly, the long term health risks for children born by c-section as compared to vaginal birth are also thought to be related to detrimental effects upon the child's microbiome.
This is why there's been so much research recently looking at the effects of giving probiotics to newborns and infants. And the findings are hugely supportive.
For example, in a recent review of the published literature, Italian researchers concluded that administering probiotics to infants had a dramatic effect in terms of immunity. Their report showed an impressive reduction in skin allergic reactions in infants receiving probiotics compared to those who did not.
The probiotic organism, Lactobaccilus reuteri has been shown to be significantly effective as a treatment for infants with colic according to an in depth report from the Cleveland Clinic.
We now know that the infant's microbiome actually helps direct brain development. This has long-term implications not only for brain health, but for functionality as well.
In a recent study of 75 children who were given a probiotic during the first 6 months of life, it was found that in comparison to children given a placebo in which 14% were diagnosed with either ADHD or a form of autism at age 14 years, not one of the children who took the probiotic developed either of these disorders.
But perhaps most importantly, as mentioned, the state of affairs of the infant's microbiome sets the stage for the health of their gut bacteria for the rest of their lives. It's now clear that early life events that affect the microbiome are associated with problems in adolescence and adulthood like obesity, type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, autism and ADHD.
So, helping ensure the vitality and diversity of your newborn's microbiome provides a health advantage that quite literally will last a lifetime. And with this goal in mind, the most important considerations include:
- Avoid c-section delivery unless absolutely necessary.
- Choose breast-feeding over the use of formula.
- Give your baby a comprehensive, broad-spectrum probiotic.


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I've been working on applying some ML approaches to a particular problem, and it's repeatedly led me to into an interesting topic related to the process of 'directed search'. In particular, I've been pondering these questions:
* What are the 'essential' characteristics and requirements of a successful directed search? (Particularly when dealing with extremely large solution spaces.)
* How can we quantify the efficiency of a directed search, estimate the resources required, and thereby design a successful one (and avoid futile ones)?
These do not appear to be profound questions. But to the extent I can find this topic addressed, it seems to be in one of two extreme forms.
In the first form, the topic and these related questions are considered to be fairly obvious and even straightforward and so the topic is just given brief mention, almost in passing. At the other extreme is published research focused on a particular or new optimized search technique, where the topic is a secondary, indirect concern, and so the questions above are taken for granted and not treated as worthy topics in and of themselves.
Probably I am not using the accepted jargon and so am just not finding or recognizing the relevant published material. If anyone can point me toward any resources around this specific topic, I'd greatly appreciate it.
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The text search literature addresses this. A text search engine applies a scoring function to every document in the index, and chooses the document with the highest score. Text search indexes are all about pruning low-scoring documents early.
My article 4 Easy Steps to Structure Highly Unstructured Big Data, via Automat... might be of some help.


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Real Madrid will be out to close a three-point gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona in the highly-anticipated 230th El Clasico meeting between the great rivals at Santiago Bernabeu on 21 November.
Where to watch
Kick-off is set for 5.15pm GMT. The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports 2 HD.
Rafael Benitez is under pressure to deliver a win in his first El Clasico after Real Madrid suffered their first competitive defeat under the Spaniard against Sevilla in their last league outing. The home side are three points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona going into the clash and can ill afford to fall six points behind this early in the title race.
Striker Karim Benzema has recovered from a hamstring injury, but is lacking in match fitness, and may have to settle for a place on the bench. In-form goalkeeper Keylor Navas has shaken off a groin strain and is expected to start between the posts, while defender Sergio Ramos would play despite carrying a shoulder niggle.
Barcelona head to the capital boasting a seven-game unbeaten run that has seen them leapfrog Real at the top of the table. Luis Enrique will be desperate to avoid a repeat outcome of last year's match at the Bernabeu, when Barca were outclassed 3-1 by Carlo Ancelotti's men.
Lionel Messi has recovered from a knee injury that has sidelined him for the best part of two months and is widely expected to start on the bench. Rafinha who has a knee injury is definitely out, while playmaker Ivan Rakitic, who has injured his calf, is also a doubt.
What managers say
Rafael Benitez: "We played 30 very good minutes, lots of control, in all levels. Then we let [Sevilla] score at a set-piece. That changed the game. From the second goal we started to make mistakes, they took advantage and scored a third. We came back and scored late, but it wasn't enough. That was the lesson from the game, in the first half a good Real Madrid for a long time, in the second half we were not able to manage the situation. We should have killed the game in the first half, and we didn't."
Luis Enrique: "I am delighted to have Neymar, Leo, [Sergio] Busquets, Andres [Iniesta], Luis [Suarez]. I am privileged, they are unique players committed to the collective cause. It is not for me to say if this is our best moment of the season, but we are getting better. I hope and wish that we can get a lot better, but we allowed Villarreal to create few chances, which means we did well. In both aspects of play (attack and defence) we did well."
Form guide
Real Madrid (all competitions): L W W W D
Last result: Sevilla 3-2 Real Madrid
Barcelona (all competitions): W W W D W
Last result: Barcelona 3-0 Villarreal
Betting odds (888sport)
Real Madrid win: 23/15
Draw: 16/9
Barcelona win: 27/10
Team news
Real Madrid possible XI: Navas; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Kroos, Casemiro; Bale, Modric, Isco; Ronaldo.
Barcelona possible XI: Bravo; Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Alba; Rakitic, Busquets, Iniesta; Munir, Suarez, Neymar.


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The UnEgyptiansPosted: July 27, 2012 Filed under: Egypt, Egyptian Politics, History 1 Comment
The last century in Egyptian history is book-ended by the dual revolutions of 1919 and 2011. The first had its cry of "Egypt for the Egyptians" and the second had a subtle variation on that "The Egyptians are here". It is universally accepted that Egypt is the oldest nation state and has one of the most clearly delineated national characters.
Identity is rarely well-defined except in the dull instances where it is of trivial consequence. But Egyptian identity seems particularly slippery at the moment, perhaps because it is coming under repeated assaults. Since the rise of political Islam in the 1940's, the definition of an Egyptian has been constructed ever more narrowly. First it was Jews, both Egyptian and Ottoman, whose ancestors in one case have lived in Egypt for centuries and in the other for decades, that were declared "UnEgyptian". Such a declaration, as cruel as it was erroneous, was justified on the grounds of threats from Israel. Then the motley collection of other ethnic groups who have made Egypt their home for centuries were also declared "UnEgyptian". The Ottoman Greeks, Italians, Armenians and Levantines were are suddenly bereft of the Egyptian identity. Such narrowing, once begun, can only draw ever narrower. Soon Copts, secular Muslims and other sympathizers will lose their citizenship. In the end "Egypt" will be entirely erased. The country will be defined as some vague outpost of the "Arab nation" or the "Muslim Ummah". Those that pushed out their kin in the interest of faith will find no kinship with those sharing only a faith. All that will be left is the sad spectacle of former Egyptians waving an ancient black flag, dressed as Saudis, hoping for a handout from Qataris and claiming to have a Turkish economy. The memory of loss will remain with a few, but for the majority there is only the loss of memory.
If there is hope it will be in Egypt's remarkable capacity to absorb invaders and turn them into Egyptians. Invaders walked like Egyptians long before the Bangles urged them to do so. Perhaps they were enticed by the fleeting but intense reverence Egyptians have for their rulers, or maybe it was just cool to be an Egyptian. Whatever the reason, they all did it; the rustic Macedonians, the worldly Romans, even the pious Fatimids. History records that of all the people who crossed into Egypt through the soft underbelly of the Sinai, only one wished to leave voluntarily. Ironically, the Jews still choose the Sinai as the stage upon which they received their laws, suffered their punishments and, centuries later, perfected their tans. So perhaps this moment is a temporary insanity brought on by a narrow cult, and in time the "Arab Islamic Republic of Egypt", will shed the fetters of these identities preferring the more maternally embracing "Egypt".
Sons of the RevolutionPosted: July 23, 2012 Filed under: Egypt, Egyptian Politics, History Leave a comment
Sometime in the late 1950's an idea came to one of the functionaries of the Egyptian government to offer special birthday celebrations to those boys born on July 23 1952. Those "Sons of the Revolution" were special indeed. It is not clear where the idea came from, perhaps the author read something about the "New Man" of Marxism, or perhaps he was just trying to get in the good graces of Nasser and his coterie. The events were celebrated for nearly a decade. In the early 1960's they reflected Egypt's fading cosmopolitan air and the remnants of prosperity not killed off by Nasser's "Arab Socialism" and bungled central state planning. But as the years wore on the celebrations took on a decidedly shabby air. The last such event, to this author's knowledge, took place in July 1967. It was a heart-breaking affair at the Rivoli cinema. Outside the doors lay bags of sand that had been placed there in early June, prior to the war. The bags had begun to rot and sand piled up in forlorn puddles. Someone had started to build a blast wall of bricks, but must have just given up or run out of bricks, so all that was left was a waist-high wall of irregular bricks and protruding mortar. It all seemed like an apt metaphor for a country once promised greatness but ruled by ineptitude. The boys of 1967, barely into their teens then, are men now, most nearing their retirement. It must be heart breaking for them to contemplate the ruin that the 1952 "revolution" made of their lives and their country.
Standing Hillary UpPosted: July 18, 2012 Filed under: Copts, Egypt, Egyptian Politics Leave a comment
There is an apocryphal tale favored by many Copts. It retells a supposed meeting between the Coptic Pope and a Russian Count, an emissary of the Tsar, in the 1850's during the Crimean war when Russia was keen to outflank the Ottoman empire. The Count offers the Pope the Tsar's protection for the Copts in exchange for loyalty to the Russian Church. The Pope asks the Count "and who protects the Tsar?". The Count, as expected, replies, "God, of course". The Pope concludes the meeting by saying that "We Copts prefer to cut out the middle man and seek God's protection directly".
Something like this was probably behind the refusal of many Coptic leaders to meet US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. While fetid allegations swirl about secret deals between the US and the MB, the chances are that serious Copts do not believe this nonsense. It was a smart decision not to been seen as seeking a foreigner's help against their fellow Egyptians. The meeting would have seemed exceedingly sectarian. The Copts needed to give no cover to US politicians wishing to appear concerned about their fate. That concern, laudable as it maybe, is not likely to materialize in much action beyond polite bleating, should things turn nasty for the Copts.
Better to take their chances with their fellow Egyptians, including those in the Islamist camp. Even if many of those are fond of mixing bitter intent with honeyed words.
Joseph's BrothersPosted: July 8, 2012 Filed under: Copts, Egypt 1 Comment
A recent post in this blog about why Copts leave Egypt (Why Do Copts Leave? ) elicited many excellent comments. Many were along the line "the author is an American Copt", which is of course true. A few days later Joseph Fahim wrote an astute and passionate column "Not My President" , in which he describes his experience as an Egyptian Copt at the pole end of a large Egyptian-American family of Copts. In essence, Fahim finds his extended family sympathetic but a bit clueless. He understands their fears, respects the reasons why they left Egypt but insists, or hopes, that their current state of fear will prove unfounded. He hopes that Egyptians have changed permanently and that they, and he, will never allow the Mubarak oppression to rise again in any form.
Most sensible non-Egyptian Copts fear the physical destruction of the community less than they fear its long term decline into cultural torpor and loss of identity and vigor. The events of the last 18 months in Egypt can be taken in many ways. But for those who suffered discrimination, large and small, in Egypt and have found the US far more embracing, the arrow has but one direction. The Muslim Brotherhood is a closed, cult-like organization. Its upper echelon is inter-related by blood and marriage. Its lower echelon, once firmly joined, risks loss of jobs and friends if they voice any criticism. The closest American analogy would be Scientology. Once Sadat relaxed the vigil against Islamists, they began to take over corners of the Egyptian culture and society. Entire University departments, professional syndicates and other organizations became MB-only bastions. As avenues in the society-at-large closed off, Copts left or became insular. The rise of the MB is the proverbial slow boiling of the frog. More lower state positions will now be MB zones. The "signifying" will be clear and unequivocal. Trimmed beards and Zebibas will be as critical for advancement as competence. The fight will slowly extend to all corners of society. Starting or maintaining a business will be difficult for Copts, as the customers and contracts will mysteriously evaporate. State jobs will become scarce. Perhaps a few exceptional individuals or families will do well, but the majority will find the walls closing in. And if the MB finally takes over the police and army, as the next battles are shaping to be, then the social threats will take on a more menacing aspect.
We have seen this before. In the 14th century, the Mameluke rulers of Egypt were eager for legitimacy of their rule, which they sought in narrow religious terms. They imported some sorry ideas from Europe, including pogroms. Gangs of "Brotherhood" members attacked Copts and looted and killed with abandon. Finally an implicit agreement was made with the rulers. Coptic communities were allowed to decay in many places. A few Copts did well by working for the ruler and bought some protection for the community. But in general Copts sank to a state of cultural and physical decline. No one seemed to notice that the decline of the Copts was also the decline of Egypt. Coptic fortunes are invariably a barometer of the country at large.
History is not an improvement machine. Things can go bad very quickly and sometimes irrevocably. Those who say that things are different now because of better communication and attention of the world are missing the point. There will be no spectacles of oppression that draw the attention of the fickle Western media. A slow strangulation will set in, and every complaint will be balanced with a more favorable view of what the Islamists are doing. The cultural changes seen since the late 1970's in Egypt will simply accelerate and have state legitimacy.
Still one hopes that the word from America will not be "I told you so", but "I am glad I was wrong" .. perhaps.
What now for Egypt's uneasy peace with Israel?Posted: July 2, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
An excellent summary of the incoherence of MB thinking about Israel
This piece was originally published in The Telegraph
I hope you find it interesting and I look forward to read your comments and feedback
With Hosni Mubarak no longer in power, it seems inevitable that Egypt's peace treaty with Israel will be scrutinised in the public domain. Mohammed Morsi's victory in the presidential election has triggered both fear and speculation regarding the future of the Camp David peace treaty. Before making predictions, however, it is essential first to establish the facts.
First, there is an air of hostility in Egypt toward Israel; the public is in no mood to establish warm relationships with what many still describe as the "Zionist entity." This description is widespread across society, from the leftists to the Muslim Brotherhood and the ultraconservative Salafists. Recent polls from the Pew Research Center have shown that most Egyptians favour overturning the 1979 peace treaty.
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The Fifth HusbandPosted: July 1, 2012 Filed under: Egypt, Egyptian Politics, History Leave a comment
Since 1952 Egypt has had five presidents, or for a better analogy, husbands. The first, Muhammad Naguib, was kindly and avuncular and disappeared quickly when the more dashing Nasser made his final move. Nasser maybe the one she loves most, a heart-stirring rake whose adventures were exciting but ultimately left the cupboard bare and the children ill-clothed. Sadat was the theatrical follow-up who turned angry when his earnest desire to feed the family only won him degrading comparisons with his irresponsible predecessor. In any case, one day he never came home after getting killed in a street fight with a bunch of thugs he once thought were friends. With the third husband dead, Egypt was growing tired and homely and settled for a stable man, an unimaginative clod whose dullness and sneering indifference were punctuated with bouts of domestic abuse. If he grew rich, those riches did not result in a better life for the family. He mixed a domineering attitude with patriarchal arrogance and self-pity. Eventually the beaten children gave him the boot.
And now she has a fifth husband. A provincial man of small stature who flatters her current homeliness and promises of stable prosperity. But he comes from a family with a history of violence. Her children from the earlier marriages are deeply suspicious of him. To the more worldly ones he is an embarrassment, to the more martial ones he is a threat.
She is trying hard to put the best spin on him. She endows him with imaginary gifts spun of her insecurities rather than of his talents. Yet you suspect,or hope, that she looks in the mirror and thinks "I do not have to settle for this. I am not what I seem now. Perhaps I can do better."


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Join the feast: Cena Italiana
Each Tuesday, Chef Adam Cooke and his award-winning team will serve Cena Italiana (Italian Supper). We are talking big plates—large portions of classic, handmade pasta dishes, at three courses for $30. It's our way of saying thank you for your business over the past year, and in the weeks and months ahead.
Every TuesdayThree courses for $30*
Reservations recommended
*Tax and gratuity not included.
THIS WEEK'S Menu
February 10, 2015
Antipasti: Fritto Misto of Calamari, Cauliflower, Lemon, Kale & Oysters
Second Course (choice of)
PSpicy Carrot, Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup with Candied Ginger, Greek Yogurt and Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Baby Red Romaine, Shaved Fennel, Crispy Capers, Preserved Egg Yolk, Anchovy Vinaigrette & Parmesan
Third (choice of)
Herb Lamb Tortellini, Charred Sunchoke, Cippolini Onion & Kale
Black Tagliatelle with Seared Scallops, Citrus, Fennel & Marinated Olives
Canalones with Braised Pork, Liver, Shallot Cream & Fresh Herbs
Some menu items may change due to the availability of fresh, seasonal ingredients we source from local farms.


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The school has its own fleet of luxurious buses and the maximum running time of each bus is not more than 30 minutes.
The drivers are well trained and well mannered. Each bus is provided with a helper to help the children board in and board out safely.
The need for safe passage of each child to school and back home is of paramount importance to us.
Mobile phones have been provided in each bus that ensures efficiency in terms of service and better communication in case of emergency.


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Not everyone is lucky enough to have the exact people they would like to spend the holidays with. In "Rented Christmas," a man decides not to rent a tree or decorations for his Christmas celebration, but a whole family to celebrate the season with. Middle-aged bachelor John Dale challenges the proprietor of a local rent shop, Anne Weston, to hire actors to play his family. However when the actors fall ill, Anne must assume the role of John's wife herself. "Rented Christmas" will be performed by Spectrum Showstoppers, performers from Spectrum's music education, music therapy, art, and theater departments.
"Rented Christmas" takes place on Tuesday, December 15, at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Avenue. 6 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person and can be purchased online at muccc.org or by calling 866-811-4111.


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HAYWARD — Despite a sluggish economy, Cal State East Bay continued to rake in private gifts and pledges during the last year.
The university raised $6.1 million from private donors in fiscal year 2010-11 — the second year of its "University of Possibilities" campaign.
"We are on track to meet the long-term goal of raising between $40 million and $50 million over the seven- to eight-year campaign period," said Bob Burt, vice president of University Advancement, in a release. The campaign has raised $12.9 million.
About $5 million, or 81 percent of total gifts and private grants, came from corporations and foundations — many were in support of the school's initiatives in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.
Some of the corporations that gave money included Bayer USA Foundation, Wareham Development and the Hearst Foundation. The Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation committed $1.45 million to expand the university's Mathematics Achievement Academies into Contra Costa County beginning this coming summer.
The university's fundraising campaign — launched in July 2009 — aims to increase private financial support for four broad priority areas: promoting academics, increasing student access to higher education, supporting student success and investing in new opportunities.


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Hi Church Requel! Pastor Mark here with your weekly "what's happening" blog post. Hope your week is going well.
Mary Kay and I arrived back in town this past Tuesday safe and sound from our vacation in Myrtle Beach. We had a great time of family, food and rest. My dad invited us to share his condo with him right on the beach. I thought you might enjoy the view from our 16th floor balcony. I took this picture using the panorama setting on my iPhone. What do you think? (This is only a thumbnail. If you click on the image you can see the whole picture.)
I did a lot of reading with my new Kindle. I finished two books and got a good start on another four books! Dave snapped this picture of me from the balcony just down by the pool relaxing, what my sister Kimberly has dubbed "poolaxing!" Sometimes Mary Kay and I would walk the beach, hand in hand - yes, I know I'm still a hopeless romantic! I thought you might also enjoy this photo - a self-portrait of a wind-blown couple by the pier. (Alright... enough vacation snapshots.)
I'm really looking forward to being back with you all this coming Sunday evening! We are halfway through our 40 Days In The Word campaign. By the way, didn't Pastor Steve do an outstanding job last weekend? I was so thrilled when I listened to last weekend's podcast.
This weekend I'm really looking forward to sharing the talk with you. We are going to consider the topic of illumination. Have you ever read a passage from the Bible that you've read many times before and then said to yourself, "I never saw that before!" It happens to me all the time.
Sunday night we are going to learn that when we become Christ followers, we receive new spiritual eyes. The Holy Spirit helps us to see things in the Word of God that He wants us to see. We'll share 4 examples of spiritual insights from the Bible and then talk about 5 ways to prepare ourselves to see what God wants us to see. It's an outstanding talk. (I can say without boasting because I didn't write it; this is another of Rick Warren's fantastic messages!) You won't want to miss Sunday night at CR!
Clothes Closet. Remember to bring your slightly used clothing with you this Sunday night. You've been doing an outstanding job. This will be our last week of collecting clothes. Next weekend we will need all the help you can give us to display the clothes for an hour before and an hour after the worship service. Next weekend you can take home anything you can use or that you know someone else could use. Whatever is left - which will probably be most of it, we will offer to the Women's Shelter. The rest we will donate to other charities. If you have the time, please let Jenn Carrick, Sara Scott or Lisa Hatfield know that you can help with the display of the clothes next weekend.
40DITW Celebration Potluck. Circle November 11th on your calendar! Sunday evening, 11/11th at 5pm we will gather in the fellowship hall for a potluck meal together. (You can bring your food a little earlier so we can start eating at 5pm.) After our meal together, we will stay in the fellowship hall that evening and share with one another how God has blessed each of us during this 40 Days In The Word campaign. As you go through the devotional messages, be thinking about what you could share that would encourage others at Church Requel on November 11th!
That will wrap up this week's blog post. Can't wait to see you Sunday night! With great affection, Pastor Mark


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Libya's army chief ordered the deployment of Islamist-led militias to the capital Tripoli on Monday in response to the storming of parliament by forces loyal to a renegade ex-general. The move paves the way for a possible showdown between rival militia fighters.
Meanwhile, the revolt against Islamists who dominate Libyan politics threatened to spiral into an outright battle for power after an elite army unit, the Special Forces, joined the uprising Monday.
The commander of the Special Forces has announced his support for retired General Khalifa Haftar and his National Libyan Army. His forces have been fighting militants for months in Benghazi, Libya's second largest city.
Forces apparently loyal to former Army Chief of Staff Khalifa Haftar said they suspended parliament Sunday after earlier leading a military assault against lawmakers, directly challenging the legitimacy of the country's weak central government three years after the overthrow of dictator Muammar Gadhafi.
Libya's interim government condemned the attack on parliament and largely ignored the declaration by the general's group.
For hours after the attack on Sunday, fighting took place around the road to Tripoli's airport and its southern outskirts between Haftar's forces and Islamist militiamen.
By Monday morning, the gunfire died down and a tentative calm returned to the city. Each side claimed to have the support of the Libyan people, VOA's Edward Yeranian reported from Cairo, and demanded the other back down.
The revolt by Haftar threatens to detonate the long volatile divisions among the multiple militias that dominate Libya amid the weakness of the central government and military.
Haftar said he aims to crush Islamists he accuses of seizing control of the country and he appears to have the support of some militias from the eastern half of the country and the western Zintan region.
In the other camp, parliament chief Nouri Abu Sahmein - an Islamist-leaning politician - ordered a powerful umbrella group of mainly Islamist militias known as "Libya's Central Shield'' to mobilize on Monday to defend against Haftar's forces. The umbrella group is dominated by a militia from Libya's third largest city, Misrata.
Further raising the potential for chaos, one of Libya's many al-Qaida-inspired extremist groups on Monday vowed to fight Haftar's forces, AP reported.
Also on Monday, Libya's outgoing government demanded that parliament suspend its work until the next general election after an impending vote on the 2014 budget, and
re-run the controversial election of a new premier, a cabinet statement said, according to Reuters.
The cabinet of Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni submitted its proposal to parliament as a solution to Libya's political chaos and violence, the statement said.
Attack creates more chaos
The confrontations over the weekend further deepens the chaos Libya has endured since 2011. With militias running rampant, the central government has little power, and the army and police remain shattered since the civil war that ousted Gadhafi.
Parliament is divided between Islamist parties - which hold a majority - and their opponents, each of which are backed by rival militias.
The legal mandate for Libya's parliament ran out several months ago and caretaker Thani's government resigned several weeks ago.
Thani's successor, businessman Ahmed Maitiq, who is supported by Islamist parties including the Muslim Brotherhood, has been unable to form a government and opponents dispute his legitimacy, the VOA reported.
Haftar, a former rebel in the fight against Gadhafi, appears to be trying to harness widespread public frustration with the government's impotence, vowing to get rid of extremists and impose an effective authority.
On Sunday, militiamen loyal to him stormed the parliament building in Tripoli, ransacking the building. Two people were reportedly killed and more than 50 wounded.
Haftar sent his fighters into Benghazi last Friday against Islamist militants based there. Authorities said at least 70 people were killed, according to AP.
Video obtained by Reuters showed armed gunmen from Haftar's brigade engaged in the firefight in Benghazi. Gunshots could be heard and a car is seen burning.
Worried by the threat of more fighting, both the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia closed their embassies in Tripoli on Monday. Turkey closed its consulate in Benghazi and evacuated its employees to a local airport. Algeria withdrew its ambassador last week.
Algeria also closed off land borders with Libya over security concerns on Monday, Reuters reported.
The European Union said Monday it is "deeply concerned" by developments in Libya after armed groups attacked parliament in Tripoli and an air base in the east.
A spokesman for Foreign Affairs Chief Catherine Ashton said the EU was concerned about the "continuing deterioration," the French news agency AFP reported.
"The EU renews its commitment to support the Libyan people ... and calls on all parties to build consensus so as to ensure a transition to a stable democracy," spokesman Michael Mann said.
EU member states, especially former colonial power Italy and its southern neighbors, are also worried by a sharp increase in the influx of refugees from Libya this year, in part due to the deteriorating security situation in the country.
Government struggles
Elsewhere Monday, a Libyan air force base in the eastern city of Tobruk announced that it had decided to join forces with Haftar, Reuters reported.
"The Torbuk air force base will join ... the army under the command of General Khalifa Qassim Haftar,'' said the statement posted on social media websites. Staff at the air base confirmed its authenticity, Reuters reported.
Libya also extended the closure of the airport in the main eastern city of Benghazi until May 25 because of the unrest, the airport director said. It was attacked overnight with Grad rockets.
Since the toppling of Gadhafi in 2011, successive Libyan governments have struggled to impose order as heavily armed former rebels have carved out their own fiefdoms.
Militia brigades in armored trucks mounted with anti-aircraft canons have often stormed parliament, occupied ministries and even kidnapped the prime minister last year in a show of military muscle to make political demands.
But Sunday's attack on parliament was the most serious violence in the capital for months, and appeared to expand Haftar's campaign against hardline Islamists, who emerged as a force in North Africa since the Arab Spring revolts of 2011.
VOA's Edward Yeranian in Cairo contributed to this report. Some information was provided by AP, Reuters and AFP.


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Three Million and Counting: Q&A with Andy Traslin
G3 athlete Andy Traslin recently reset his watch. Over the last three years, he climbed and descended (by ski, bike or foot) one million vertical feet each season, much of which he did with his brother Mike. His short and very casual blog post about it only heightened our curiosity. Luckily we were able to pin him down to get his perspective on what drives him to spend so much time in the mountains. Even after such a long push, the three-time Canadian ski mountaineering champ doesn't really show any signs of slowing down, although he might not check his watch quite as much.You and your brother have been quietly killing it in the mountains for years now. When did you decide to really ramp it up to nab 3 million in three years? Was there a specific moment or event that spurred you on?
When I got my first Suunto watch I realized I could keep track of my vert. I had heard Reudi Beglinger did that, and then I read Mark Weir did it on a mountain bike. And I was sure some Tour de France riders pulled it off. So I figured why not combine the two sports: my two favourite outdoor pursuits, one for each season. There wasn't really a specific moment to go for three million. For the first few years I was really into Rando racing, and I would log my vert, and I would get close to a million. So, one season I went for it and hit the mark. The following seasons I went steady day after day and kept the streak going.
Andy Traslin....photo Mike TraslinWhat have been the biggest challenges to obtaining one million vertical a year for three years? What have been the biggest rewards?
I think the biggest challenges have been staying motivated, not getting bored and staying healthy. Then there's doing day-to-day tasks, and working and trying to save money, and having a life besides being outside. But that's where I like to be. The biggest rewards have been acquiring the fitness and skiing new lines, and winning a few races along the way. But of course those epic powder days where you can ski lap after lap and not get tired.Has if affected other aspects of your life? How?
As far as affecting other aspects of my life, this is what I like to do so I would be doing outdoor activities anyways. I won't be getting rich in terms of money anytime soon, that's for sure. But I consider it a form of my religion when I am climbing and skiing out in nature. I can clear my mind and be in the moment, and push through the hard times. It's kind of a form meditation for me. It's amazing to see some of the places you can get, that you can only achieve from self-powered movement. Like everything in life you must be willing to work hard to get the results. It seems like you and your brother Mike are good partners in the mountains? Do you feed off each other, or do the two of you need a break from one another after so many days?He's someone I can count on to go on trips and get things done. I'll put an idea out there and he will usually do it. Mike has also brought me along on some of the best trips I've ever been on. However, when you hang out with someone too much, you get tired of all the little things, and sometimes you have to rely on a different form of communication, something I like to call the brother fight club. Just try not to give each other too many concussions. It's always good to go with other people and get different perspectives on terrain and ideas for ski lines. But I find one of the more complicated aspects of ski mountaineering is finding the right partners, trying to find the right balance of speed, fitness and level of risk. When the group gets bigger, and the big egos come into play, and even deciding when the right time is to ski something. In the end, the mountains have the last say. We can do all the right things and accidents can still happen. But if we sit there on the couch talking, we might not get to ski anything. I'm looking for those moments of pure steep powder bliss that last in my memory forever. I also find the solo realm is the true sense of freedom to be in the moment and make my own decisions. I like the feeling of going with the flow, dialing in, and going at my pace and speed, and not having anyone to answer to, except the objective hazards of the environment. Everything seems sharper and alive.
Andy Traslin .... photo Mike TraslinWhat has been your go-to G3 gear for all that climbing and skiing? What do you like about it?
The first year I was on the Tonic, a great all rounder. The second year I went a little heavier with the Manhattan, which was a little slower on the uphill, but way more fun on the downhill. Last year I was on the ZenOxides, a lighter ski for the big climbing days, but it skis well in the powder, and leaves you with more energy to spare. I think the most important piece of gear has been the Alpinist skins. They're durable and have excellent glide. Being light and having speed is where you're going to make time, and having fast glide sure helps.The Onyx has been a key player with the easy step-in mode: quick transition to walk mode, and a solid downhill feel.
Andy Traslin .... photo Mike TraslinWhat now? Go for another One million next year, and the following? Or, do you have other plans?
I will set my watch once again to zero and see what happens, but I won't be too concerned. In the end it's just a number. The main thing is to be doing what I enjoy, have fun and stay safe. I know I am happiest when I'm skiing a steep line or riding down a fast and flowy, singletrack trail. I think the next stop would be to get back to expeditions and discovering and skiing other parts of the world.


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Kindergarten-5th Grade Teaching Positions at Progressive Charter School 2018-2019
About Community Roots:Community Roots Charter School is a rigorous learning community where learning is embedded in meaningful real world context, where children are deliberately taught to see the connections between school and the world. CRCS students will meet or exceed the Common Core standards and be prepared to excel in the 21st century by being taught to be independent thinkers and to work productively within a diverse group of learners. At CRCS students will learn to combine curiosity with appropriate application, which will lead to deep understanding and the confidence to take on challenges to become who they want to be.
Currently, Community Roots has 460 students in grades K-8. Our first 8th grade class graduated in June 2015. Please visit our website for more information about our school: www.communityroots.org.
Community Roots is hiring:
K-5 teachers for co-taught classrooms. Community Roots offers Integrated Co-Taught (ICT) classes for grades K-5th. Candidates with Special Education certification are encouraged to apply.
Community Roots Charter School seeks individuals who:
- Believe in and are capable of high levels of collaboration and communication
- Believe that communicating and building relationships with children's families is essential
- See themselves as active learners committed to ongoing professional development
- Believe that all children have the right to an exceptional education
- Understand that children learn in different ways
- Are committed to ensure that every child will succeed
- Are capable of building a safe, nurturing, supportive and high achieving school culture
- Believe that a combination of creativity and research generates engaging curriculum
- Believe that working and educating children in a diverse environment is essential
- Enjoy their work
- Demonstrated success in teaching
- Belief in CRCS mission and philosophy
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize student achievement while creating a nurturing and encouraging school environment
- Hold or are working towards New York State Certification
- Preference for dual certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities (Special Education) and a content area
How to apply:
Please visit www.communityroots.org/jobs to apply.
Elementary School: 51 Saint Edwards Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11205
◆ Tel: 718-858-1629 ◆ Fax: 718-858-1754
Middle School: 50 Navy Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
◆ Tel: 718-522-2166 ◆ Fax: 718-330-3559


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