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More than two dozen foreign banks with at least US$50-billion of global assets would face stricter U.S. capital rules under a Federal Reserve plan that's aimed at lowering risks to the financial system.
The Fed proposed that most of the banks also be forced to comply with more stringent liquidity rules and pass stress tests analyzing how they would fare in a severe economic downturn. The board voted today to seek public comment on the plan for 90 days. It would take effect in July 2015.
TD Bank, Canada's second-largest lender, Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank AG and Britain's Barclays Plc would be among the institutions that would have to keep more easy-to-sell assets in the U.S. and face restrictions on distributing capital to parent companies. The Fed provided US$538-billion of emergency loans to the U.S. units of European banks during the financial crisis, almost as much as it did to domestic firms. That increased political pressure on lawmakers and regulators to tighten rules for all lenders.
"The financial crisis exposed flaws in the pre-crisis structure for supervising and regulating both large U.S. banking organizations and the U.S. operations of large foreign banking organizations," Fed Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said in a statement. The proposal is a step toward "strengthening our regulatory framework to address the risks that large, interconnected financial institutions pose to U.S. financial stability."
Lenders with more than $50 billion of global assets and more than $10 billion in the U.S. will be required to house their U.S. businesses, including securities trading, within regulated holding companies. The US$10-billion threshold excludes the domestic assets that are connected to a U.S. branch of a bank. About 25 institutions would fall under this requirement, Fed staff said.
Those so-called intermediate holding companies would have to abide by capital rules that already apply to their U.S. counterparts. The new treatment may force foreign banks to inject capital into their U.S. units and limit their ability to move funds across borders.
Foreign companies currently can choose whether to create U.S. bank holding companies. Those units were exempt from capital standards as long as their parent firms were well- capitalized. The 2010 Dodd-Frank financial-reform act removed that exemption. Non-U.S. lenders including Deutsche Bank and Barclays then altered their legal structures to remain outside the scope of local capital rules.
"This is another addition to the big regulation puzzle that global banks have to look at to figure out how they operate," said Peter Davis, a principal in the financial- services division of Ernst & Young LLP. "The U.S. is not alone in changing the rules of the game for foreign banks in its jurisdiction. So the global bank has to put all the changes together in its consideration of how to proceed."
The foreign banks with assets exceeding US$50-billion in the U.S., 23 of the roughly 25 companies, would face the toughest standards under the Fed's proposal. They would have to keep in their U.S. unit enough cash, Treasuries or other easy-to-sell assets to meet liabilities coming due in 30 days. Those units would face Fed stress tests annually like their U.S. peers and could be prevented from paying dividends to their parent company if they fail the test.
"We are reviewing the proposed rules and, based on earlier Federal Reserve Board comments, we are confident that we have options that will allow us to implement the new regulations in the prescribed time frame," Michael O'Looney, a Barclays spokesman in New York, said in an e-mailed statement.
Switzerland, whose banking system is five times the size of the nation's economy, proposed in 2010 to give priority to the domestic units of its two largest lenders if they fail, indicating that overseas businesses might be left on their own.
In the U.K., where banks' assets are also five times the nation's gross domestic product, regulators have said they plan to require lenders based in Britain to insulate domestic consumer-banking businesses from investment-banking and foreign operations.
Most of the largest foreign institutions have small commercial-banking units in the U.S., where their operations are largely centered on securities trading.
Through the 1990s, most foreign banks borrowed from their parent companies to lend in the U.S. and had excess cash reserves to meet local requirements. The trend reversed early last decade, when foreign firms started borrowing in the U.S. to lend overseas. Their trading in the U.S. surged to 50% of assets in 2011 from 13% in 1995, Fed Governor Daniel Tarullo said last month.
When Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. collapsed in 2008, European creditors alleged that US$8-billion of cash had been transferred to the firm's New York headquarters days before the bankruptcy. When Iceland's banks failed that same year, the government agreed to pay local customers while leaving British and Dutch depositors trying to recoup more than $5 billion.
To reduce links between banks, the Fed's plan would also set limits on credit exposures between foreign financial institutions similar to those already proposed on U.S. lenders. U.S. intermediate holding companies of foreign banks wouldn't be allowed to have aggregate net credit exposure to another company that exceeds 25% of the holding company's regulatory capital. The caps would be even lower on credit exposures between companies with more than $500 billion in assets.
U.S. banks, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., balked earlier this year at a Fed proposal that would limit financial firms with at least $500 billion in assets from having credit risk to any other exceeding 10% of regulatory capital plus excess loan-loss reserves. The Fed has gone back to study that proposal and said it won't set a specific limit on the credit exposures of the largest foreign banks until it decides how to treat domestic bank holding companies.


text: Born and raised in Wallaceburg, Ontario. Sean currently works for BMO – Bank of Montreal as a Commercial/Agricultural Account Manager servicing both Chatham-Kent and Lambton County specializing in financing up to $20,000,000. Previous work experience prior to BMO includes Farm Credit Canada, Pantera Drilling, Pioneer Hi-Bred, and working on his family's cash crop and vegetable operation. Sean holds a Diploma in Agriculture Management as well as a Degree in Agriculture Business. In his spare time he enjoys playing both competitive and recreation hockey as well as the outdoors.

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Shows at 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM at Calvary Episcopal Church in McClintic Hall
Our friends from Ayreheart are here to play
Renaissance music to brighten your day
With guests:
Listen. Play. Laugh. Learn.
Chatham Baroque's wildly popular Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions are designed especially for preschool children and their accompanying grown ups. Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions are hosted by certified Kindermusik teacher Lynda Wingerd, and encourage young children to become active and enthusiastic listeners through music, dance, and games. These informal concerts are fun, lively and educational. All performances feature live music, often with visiting friends and guest artists as noted.
Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions are generously supported by: Calvary Episcopal Church, Allegheny Regional Asset District, The McCreery Fund of the Buhl Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, The A.W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation, The Grable Foundation, and Pennsylvania Council of the Arts.


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Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS)
Silver State Stars - Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS)
Do you want your early childhood program to be the best it can be? Are you committed to increasing your program quality and professional development? If so, then take the next step into STARdom!
The Nevada Department of Education, through the Office of Early Care and Education, has implemented Nevada's Quality Rating Improvement System, Silver State Stars QRIS. A Quality Rating & improvement System is a process to assess, improve and communicate the level of quality in early care and education programs. The Silver State Stars QRIS provides early childhood centers/programs with a comprehensive understanding of what they do well, as well as provide individual programs with extensive support through individualized coaching, technical assistance, financial incentives, resources and professional development opportunities to address areas of improvement and overall increases in high quality best practices. This is all provided at no charge to licensed child care facilities in Nevada.
In addition to supporting child care programs and the professional practitioners within them, the Silver State Stars QRIS informs parents/families regarding child care choices and what high quality truly means. This also culminates into bringing community awareness to the critical role that the early years play in preparing children for their academic journey and lifelong successes….valuing the very important work early childhood professionals do every day!
Check out the Nevada Silver State Stars QRIS website for more information, including:
- How to find Star rated centers/programs
- Family and professional resources
- Why "high quality" is important
- The Nevada Silver State Star QRIS Models and so much more…
Visit the Nevada Silver State Stars QRIS website for more information.


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How to Buy Great Argentina Soccer Shirts Online
The Argentina Football League is the most exciting time for every Argentine football fan worth his salt. The national championship frenzy starts building up in February and usually shows no signs of abating until late June. Several thousand fans visit the spectacular country to show their support and love for the Argentina football team. Some display cheer-boards, others get their bodies painted or tattooed while most of the fans are found sporting Argentina soccer shirts. With the increasing demands for soccer jerseys, the internet is flooded with wholesale websites that sell all types of soccer merchandise at affordable rates. However, in order to get the best value for money, when buying Argentina soccer shirts online you should ensure a few things.
Things to Keep in Mind When Shopping for Argentina Soccer Shirts Online
Here is the list of things that you should pay attention to when buying Argentina soccer shirts online:
* Check for the model number
Every national football team or club football team, for that matter may bring some variations or modification in their uniform or jersey. Those changes are sometimes prominent while sometimes they are not easily detectable. The key to place order for the latest Argentina soccer shirt is to look for the jersey's season. The catalog should always mention whether the featured jersey is from the 2010/11 season, the 2011/12 season or the 2012/13 season. You can confirm about the latest jersey on the internet before placing the order.
* Look for the badge
A lot of wholesale websites sell low quality, replica Argentina soccer shirts. If you do not wish to get fooled at the hands of such websites, look for the team badge on the soccer jersey. On the latest 2011/12 Argentina soccer shirt, the 'AFA' badge is embroidered on the extreme top left of the shirt. While the lettering is done with a blue thread, the background is golden. In addition to that, make sure you also look for the 'Adidas' logo at the end of the neckline on the front of the shirt to reassure yourself of the quality.
* Pay attention to the fabric
Fabric is given a lot of important while designing soccer jerseys for national teams. The fabric should be light and comfortable in order to boost the performance. Soccer jerseys of the Argentina football team are made using 100% polyester with ClimaLITE/ ClimaCOOL technology. Make sure the website you are shopping at displays such details about the shirt, so you can rest assured about the quality.
Keep these things in mind when looking for your favorite team's soccer jersey. You could consider seeking recommendations for a well known wholesale website from family, friends and other reliable sources.
If you want to buy high quality Argentina Soccer Shirts, Soccer Jersey Shirt is the most comprehensive online source for you.


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Heads up, goat-meat-lovers: Koreatown's Goat House has what you want. There's goat skin salad, tossed with wild sesame leaves, sesame oil, and chile. There's goat's liver, grilled, or, as the real connoisseurs eat it, raw. And there's goat meat, steamed or stewed.
Steamed goat ribs, carved tableside, have plenty of meat. Just sprinkle on some coarse salt and dip in one of the sauces that come with—pure essence of goat, says modernist.
If you're both adventurous and lucky, you'll hit the restaurant on the day it gets its meat delivered; it's freshly butchered, not frozen. Goat House will have fresh raw goat liver by the slab. Says Mr. Bokum, "Each large mouth-filling bite had a smooth, rich almost creamy texture which only in the final chew surrendered its livery funk. The combination of cool slipperiness and Soju was perfection. This is a special plate of food—completely different and oddly luxurious."
On other days, you can get goat liver marinated and grilled, topped with chopped scallions, or boiled, which has a powdery texture that may not please everyone.
Goat foot comes complete with gelatinous tendon in a sweetish chile'd sauce. You'll be given plastic gloves to handle it (each piece is about six inches long), but this is some slippery stuff.
For a sampling of what's on offer, the restaurant does five different goat specials for brunch, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Goat House [Koreatown]
3732 W. Sixth Street, Los Angeles
Board Links: goat madness at goat house in ktown
Ktown goat: Thx Modernist


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If today's Christians do not overcome all the plans of Satan, it will never be a progress in their lives, which is the promise of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Every Christian who is not able to overcome the devil's plan, will never do the will of God to have the visa to heaven as it is said in 1 Peter 5 : 8-9. We have to conquer the devil so that the will of God must be accomplished in our lives. It is for this reason that God has given us the power to conquer and overcome all the plan of Satan, once we received the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour. (John 20:21)
If Jesus Christ, our Lord has not overcome all temptation of Satan, He could not fulfill the will of His Father. (Matthew 4 :3-11)
Nowadays a lot of Christians forgets, or don`t know all the promises of the Lord. They think of everything that comes in their lives as a cross. But the Lord said in Luke 10:19 : "they have been given the authority to trample on snakes, and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy and nothing will harm them".
The Lord took all our infirmities and transgression as it is said in Isaiah 53:4-6: "surely he took our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered Him stricken by God smitten by Him and afflicted. But He was pierced for our transgressions he was for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. We all are like a sheep and have gone astray, each of us turned to his own way and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all".
That means there is no sickness, no poverty, no failure, no disease no abrupt dead. If you are a Christian and you are facing these problems, it is Satan who is crossing your way to heaven. Satan is the obstacle of your progress in your Christian's life. The temptation will be in our way but we have to overcome it 1 Cor.10:13. You have to overcome Satan through real faith. Faith is work; everything you believe in the Word of God, you must work on it.
The plan of the devil is to conquer a lot of souls.
If there is no progress in your life as a Christian, which means you cannot gain the promise of the Lord, you are not in the promise of the Lord as His child really should be.
It is only Satan who is the obstacle of today's Christian life. Most Christians are not aware of the value of the power that the Lord Jesus Christ has given to them. They are still struggling with fear in their heart. They don`t have the power that God gives through faith.
The Bible say: "nothing is impossible with God". (Luke 1:37) As a Christian we need to triumph over all the plan of Satan before we can go through the Lord's promise land which is the heaven where there are no signs of Satan.
All Christian must believe that the Lord has given him a power to defeat all the astute of Satan. Satan has no power to be our blockage to heaven. The work of the Lord on the cross is genuine, that keeps us from the hands of Satan. We don't need to be afraid. (Romans 10: 11) Our Lord is a faithful God. (Number 23:19) Only Christians who have a strong faith will overcome all the plan of the devil. (1 John 5:4-5)
May the Lord bless everyone who will be one with this message.
Emmanuel K. AWU, Pastor
General overseer
Bred of Life International-Divine Reality Church
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If you are an Android user then you might have seen the MBN Test app in the Applications setting and wondering what does it do? There are various applications in the Applications section of Android mobiles about which we do not know. Such applications are pre-installed and necessary for the proper working of the device.
You might be thinking that it's an unnecessary application but it's not. Actually, this application is related to the dual sim functionality of the device 4G (LTE) wireless communications standard. If you are thinking to remove this application then it is not recommended as it may cause the functionality to your device.
What is MBN Test App?
As we have already mentioned that this application is required for the proper working of dual sim functions and it can be seen on the OnePlus, Lenovo, Xiaomi mobile phones.
Also Read: Change Font Styles on Android Without Root
In some online forums, we found that there were some users who uninstalled this MBN Test application and didn't face any issue in the dual sim functionality or any other in the device.
However, there is no official information regarding the MBN Test. So it is recommended not to remove the application. Most probably Qualcomm processor user may find this application in the Applications section of the device.
It was a short guide regarding the MBN Test application for Android users. If you are thinking to remove/uninstall this application from your phone then it is recommended not to delete this application.
If you have any information regarding the MBN Test app or have any query related to the app then feel to free to ask your query in the comments section below.


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The Shell Nigeria Exploration Production Company (SNEPCo) in collaboration with NNPC announces its National Merit University Scholarship for Undergraduate Nigerian Students.
This scholarship is provided to promote academic excellence and improve the skills of young Nigerians.
– Applicants must be citizens of Nigeria.
– Applicant must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship (National or International).
– Applicants must currently be in their second year of full-time study in a Nigerian University accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC)
– Applicants must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in a 5-grade system.
Application Process
– The mode of application is online. Applicants are advised to visit this link to apply
– Applicants should have a valid email account for easy communication.
– Applications are accompanied with the following:
i) A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant in JPEG format, and not more than 200kilobytes;
ii) University or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission Letter; Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Scores;
iii) 'O' Level Result(s); and 'A' Level /OND /NCE Result(s) are applicable.
iv) Letter of Identification from State of origin indicating applicant's local government of origin.
v) Applicants are to upload their 100 level results.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for this scholarship is on 10th August 2016
PLEASE NOTE: Examination date is on 20 August 2016.
NNPC/SNEPCo scholarship application is FREE


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On-line renewal of VITIS comes from the intention of creating a space adapted to new technologies and of projecting a more modern and accessible image for customers. The new website (www.vitis.es) is packed with useful content on oral health and hygiene, and includes an extensive section with detailed information of VITIS products, practical sections and informational videos addressed to healthcare professionals and users alike.
How can we help you?
DENTAID launches a new communication channel with customers
With the intention of bridging the gap to better understand people's needs and offer them targeted solutions, DENTAID has activated a new communication channel through its website www.dentaid.es.
The principal categories available for inquiry include products, administration, customer service, technical service, Aula DENTAID, media and medical consultations.
As it is easily accessible, intuitive and welcoming, this new tool, which is similar to a chat, allows for faster communication between both parties. Each query is answered by a team of specialists in each field who closely follows up every request in order to resolve any possible doubt.
Perio·Expertise.com receives a Silver Aspid Award
The Perio·Expertise (www.perioexpertise.com) online platform has won a Silver Aspid Award for ranking as the best integrated digital campaign. This website is dedicated to professionals specialising in periodontal and peri-implant diseases. [Leer más]
DENTAID wins an Award of Excellence at the prestigious Rx Club Awards Show in New York
DENTAID has been honoured with an Award of Excellence in the Rx Club Show of New York, a prominent international pharmaceutical and healthcare advertising competition. A jury comprising world-renowned creative industry experts rated campaigns from five different continents, a factor that gives this award special value. [Leer más]


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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –A seat in the Pacers radio broadcast booth is just the latest place Tyler Trent's remarkable journey has taken him.
"There really aren't words to properly describe what it has been like," Trent said. He also spent Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium helping his Boilers to a victory. "It has just been super encouraging just to see the outpouring of support just for me and my story and what I am going through, and I am super thankful."
Sitting alongside Mark Boyle and Slick Leonard was a dream come true for the Carmel native.
"I played basketball in high school, just like every other Indiana kid grew up idolizing Reggie Miller, and I am right there with them in the same camp, so being able to participate in this here this evening is huge, and I am super thankful for the opportunity."
Trent admits his battle with bone cancer leaves him exhausted many days, but opportunities like this one help him keep fighting.
"I love to provide hope and inspiration where I can, and if that's what is going to provide hope and inspiration, then that's what I am willing to do," Trent explained.
"What it really does is give people a chance to learn who this man is and appreciate his courage and conviction and maybe be inspired to do something better with their own lives," Pacers radio play-by-play broadcaster Mark Boyle said.
Joining the broadcast of his hometown NBA franchise provided Trent with yet another audience to hear his story and be driven by his mission of raising more funding for research. But he's not done. Inspired by the response nationwide, Trent's dreams only continue to grow.
"Something that is way out there that I would never think that I am deserving of would be the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs, and so who knows what the Lord has in store for me. I have no idea what tomorrow holds. I would definitely love to have the opportunity to receive and inspire more people through that."


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Reviewer: Tommy
Met Her On: GetItOn
Marisa was one of those chicks that acted tough from the get-go. Each time she talked, it was a question or a challenge. Between questions like "Are you telling me you wouldn't go skydiving?" and "Seriously, you can't tell me that men aren't' just about sex", she was hard to crack. I quickly realized this was just a front – she was acting tough because she had been hurt before and was scared to open up to a stranger too quickly. I asked her one question: "Who hurt you so badly that you can't tell me who you really are?" – and that was it. From then on, she just warmed up and we had a nice date. It's important to really get to the core of why she's acting like she is – sometimes it's just a front to protect herself from the undesirable men.


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On Friday, Aug. 2, people can make their way to downtown Portsmouth can witness the 300 foot USCGC Barque Eagle as it sails up to the Seacoast.
On Friday, Aug. 2, people can make their way to downtown Portsmouth can witness the 300 foot USCGC Barque Eagle as it sails up to the Seacoast.
This summer marks the third time in nine years that The Eagle is being hosted by "America's Tall Ships," the annual flagship event put on by the Piscataqua Maritime Commission.
"The event itself this year is The Eagle, which is one of the premier tall ships in the world," said Chairman Donald Coker, who added that under training The Eagle has 12 officers, 68 enlisted crew members and 150 training cadets—all of whom will be sailing to Portsmouth on the ship.
The Eagle will be the only ship as part of the event this year due to the bridge construction taking up additional docking room. But Coker insists that you can't go wrong with The Eagle.
"It's wonderful because this ship belongs to everyone in the United States of America," Coker said. "It's our sailing ambassador."
The event will kick off with a boat parade at 3:45, followed by a cannon salute from the Newmarket Militia. The welcoming ceremony will then begin at 5:30 p.m. at the State Pier to welcome the captain and crew.
Parking will be available at the Bethel Assembly of God Church, the Albacore and Downtown parking garage. There will be no parking at the state pier other than for the handicapped.
In light of the Boston bombings, all packages, backpacks and coolers will be searched. Coker urges attendees to bring their water bottles, but to leave backpacks and bags at home.
"The number of people that line the river to watch the ships come in is incredible," Coker said. "The public is encouraged to come to the welcoming ceremony and view the boat parade coming up the river."
Public tours of The Eagle will be available Saturday and Sunday. Tours of the Eagle are free. For information and reception tickets, visit www.sailportsmouth.org or call 431-7447.


text: I have recenty embarked on regravelling my work drive. I have had quotes in access of £10000 and cannot afford that so have decided to do it myself. I have started digging, cleaning and basically trying to even out the lumpier bits of the drive. It looks ok but there are some definite soft patches where the water pools when it rains. I am wondering what I should do next. The main part of the drive is very hard but the edges where the cars tend not to park is quite soft. It has boudarys of a brick wall on the front and side, paving slabs on back and a tarmac on the other side.I have a rough idea how much gravel I need (5 tonnes) but also want the prep to be right. Any help would be much appreciated.


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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed center fielder Aaron Hicks on the seven-day disabled list Friday with concussion-like symptoms, and right-hander Mike Pelfrey was headed for the 15-day DL after reporting soreness in his left groin.
The move with Hicks was made before the game against Baltimore. Left-hander Logan Darnell was recalled from Triple-A Rochester to fill the roster spot as depth for a bullpen used often on Thursday during a doubleheader that included a 12-inning night game.
Manager Ron Gardenhire announced Pelfrey, who has posted a 7.99 ERA over five starts, will be replaced in the rotation by right-hander Sam Deduno. Pelfrey, whose next turn was to come on Tuesday, told the team when he arrived at the ballpark on Friday of his injury.
He tweaked it yesterday. Didn't want to say anything. Didn't want to make excuses. But he came in today sore, Gardenhire said.
The Twins will use the opportunity to send Pelfrey on a rehabilitation assignment once he's healthy enough to pitch again, with the hope of him being able to get back in a groove in the minor leagues.
Pelfrey, who came back from Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery that ended his 2012 season with the New York Mets after three starts, finished 5-13 with a 5.19 ERA in his debut last year with the Twins. The first month of 2014 brought more of the same struggles, and Pelfrey's fastball velocity has dropped from 92.3 mph to 90.8 mph, according to fangraph.com. But assistant general manager Rob Antony said there are no plans for any medical examinations.
He doesn't seem to think there's anything wrong with his arm, Antony said.
Deduno had a 3.83 ERA in 18 starts for the Twins last season. This year, he has a 2.89 ERA in 18 2-3 innings, all in relief. Darnell was drafted by the Twins in the sixth round in 2010. In four starts for Rochester, he posted a 1.69 ERA in 21 1-3 innings with 21 strikeouts and seven walks.
Hicks left Thursday's second game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after banging his head against the wall while reaching for Scott Van Slyke's deep fly ball in the sixth inning. Sam Fuld will play center field in place of Hicks.
Antony said shortstop Danny Santana will be recalled from Triple-A Rochester to take Pelfrey's roster spot. Santana was scheduled to arrive in time for Saturday's game against the Orioles. He was hitting .268 with four steals in 24 games for Rochester.
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In this article we will look in depth at EJB Exception and EJB Exception Handling that a developer will need to know for the Component Developer Exam. We will first focus on both authentication and authorization as well as users, groups and roles and their function within EJB Exceptions. If you don't have a good understanding of EJBs, please review "Tutorial:Review of Session Bean for the Component Developer Exam" or "Tutorial: Review of the Message Driven Bean for the Component Developer Exam" for more information. Finally we will look at how to overlay security into the TudoList application.
Introduction to EJB Exceptions
As any good developer will attest to the best time to catch an error is at compile time well before you try to run the program. Unfortunately, we all know that it is impossible to catch all errors at compile time. Therefore the errors that are missed must be handled at run time through some means that allows the originator of the error to pass appropriate information to a recipient that can handle the error condition properly. Well designed error recovery is one of the best means to increase the robustness of your code. Error recovery is a fundamental concern for every written program but in Java is critical since one of Java's goals is to create reusable components. Consequently, to create a robust system, each component must be robust. By providing a consistent error-reporting model using exceptions, in Java you can use components to communicate problems to client code. Java's primary goals for exception handling are to optimize the creation of large, robust programs with minimal code as well as being confident that all errors are properly managed. Exceptions are one of those features that provide immediate and significant benefits to any project. This is equally true when working with EJB Exceptions.
The Key Exception Types for EJBs
Application exceptions are exceptions that are directly related to your business logic. System exceptions are exceptions of an unknown origin internal to the application. This doesn't mean that you cannot have system exceptions thrown from a business method because during this happens quite frequently. Examples of this sort of error within a business method is if the database connection or messaging server is no longer available. Application exceptions imply that there is a business problem or failure, but not something that requires that you roll back or abort the business process. Let's look in detail at each type.
What are Application Exceptions
Exception handling is the way for Java to reports errors. It is enforced by the Java compiler. This holds equally for Java Enterprise Edition components from the EJB specification. Any business interface could throw application exceptions. The exception should always be tied to the method and the business logic it is implementing. It indicates that there is a problem in the business logic. Any application exception will be propagated without modification to the client. You should remember to make any variables as serializable since they maybe streamed across the network to the client. Any business interface could throw application exceptions. The exception should always be tied to the method and the business logic it is implementing. It indicates that there is a problem in the business logic. The application exception should be relevant and informative to the client in identifying the error. The application exception should be relevant and informative to the client in identifying the error. Note that application exceptions are never wrapped in EJBExceptions but a propagated up directly to the client. When we want an application exception to force an automatic rollback of a transaction, we use the @ApplicationException annotation. An example of this is provided below:
In general we would roll back a transaction automatically but your business logic can be designed in such a way that the TodoCreationException can be caught and the transaction automatically retried by verifying the Todo values and references. This exception is related to a problem in the creation of the Todo. It could be related to insufficient data or if certain references (to say User or TodoList) are not presently set. You can use the @ApplicationException annotation on subclasses of java.lang.RuntimeException and java.rmi.RemoteException. If you want to avoid wrapping a RuntimeException in an EJBException, or to avoid rollback an exception from a subclass of RemoteExceptionCode:
* Exception thrown when attempting to create a Todo
@ApplicationException(rollback = true)
public class TodoCreationException extends Exception
What are System Exceptions
System exceptions are exceptions of an unknown origin. They are the exceptions which are not expected. The container will throw a system exception when it needs to abort a business process. System exceptions include java.lang.RuntimeExceptions, java.rmi.RemoteExceptions as well as the subclasses of both these exception classes. The difference between the RuntimeExceptions and RemoteException subclasses is that they can be transformed into applications exceptions by using @ApplicationException. System exceptions will always provoke a rollback of a transaction when they are thrown within the method of an enterprise bean. As long as a RuntimeException doesn't have a @ApplicationException annotation, if the exception is thrown from a business method, it will automatically be handled by the container and will cause the transaction to rollback. RuntimeExceptions neither need to be declared in method signature's throws clause nor does it need to be handled within a try/catch block. They will always be automatically thrown from the method.When an exception is handled automatically by the container it will do the following:
- Rollback the transaction
- Log the exception in order to inform the system administrator
- Discard the EJB instance
When a system exception is thrown the EJB Container will automatically handle the exception and rollback the transaction. The only circumstance where this doesn't apply is when a system exception is thrown from a callback method. If you have seen the previous article, Tutorial: Review of Session Beans for the Component Developer Exam, the you will remember there are a number of callbacks on the lifecycle of enterprise java beans. These are @PostConstruct, @PreDestroy, @PrePassivate and @PostActivate for stateful session beans, @PostConstruct and @PreDestroy for stateless session beans and message driven beans. When a system exception is thrown from one of these callback methods, it will be handled in exactly the same manner as if it was thrown from a normal business method. As for the logging of system exceptions, there is no specification for how the exceptions are logged nor for the format that must be used. This is left up to each system vendor.
When a system exception happens, the container will discard the EJB instance because it has to assume that the EJB instance is somehow corrupted and unstable. This means that the EJB instance is dereferenced and can then be garbage collected. The impact of discarding a stateless session bean is relatively minor. This is because the client will use any stateless session bean which is in the method-ready pool. As they are swapped in and out of the method ready pool, the client will never know which stateless session bean instance it is using. The impact of using a stateful session bean is more significant. This is because each client will have a dedicated instance of a stateful session bean to serve the client's requests. When a system exception causes an instance of a stateful session bean to be discarded, the next request from business methods of the stateful session bean will result in a NoSuchEJBException. This is a subclass of RuntimeException. The discarding of the instance of the session bean that takes place when a system exception is thrown is the same irrespective of whether the session bean is a remote or local invocation.
Let's look at some code from the previous article, "Tutorial: Review of EJB Transaction for the Component Developer Exam" where we showed the code for the createTodoList in the TodoListBusinessBean:
We add the TodoListCreationException and DatabaseException has been added to the throws clause for the method declaration. Next we have used the @ApplicationException annotation to identify the TodoListCreationException as an application exception. The rollback element is set to true. This tells the container that it should roll back the transaction before the exception is passed to the client. The default setting for the rollback element is false which means that the application exception will not cause an automatic container-managed transaction rollback. The DatabaseException is by default a system exception but is transformed to an application exception through the use of @ApplicationException. This is because the exception doesn't extend RuntimeException so the EJB container will treat this as an application exception. As we have set the rollback element to false, the transaction will not be rolled backed automatically.Code:
public class TodoListsBusinessBean implements TodoListsBusiness {
private SessionContext context;
public void void createTodoList(TodoList todoList)
throws TodoListCreationException, DatabaseException {
User user = userBusiness.getCurrentUser();
public class TodoListCreationException extends Exception{
public class DatabaseException extends RuntimeException{
For a system exception that is within a transaction and propagated to the client from the EJB, it will be caught and re-thrown as a EJBTransactionRollbackException. This exception is a subtype of RuntimeException. It provides more explicit information to the client for the rollback. For a system exception that takes place when a client didn't propagate a transaction to a session bean, the EJB container will wrap the exception in an EJBException. This means that a system exception that extends RuntimeException will be caught by the EJB Container and wrapped in EJBException. This is important for session beans in their interactions with entity beans. All the Java Persistence interfaces throw RuntimeExceptions. If you have any specific persistence exceptions, the way to make client code aware of these exceptions is by permitting the EJB container to wrap these exceptions into EJBException.
For message driven beans, a system exception that is thrown on the callback methods or even the onMessage() method will cause the instance of the bean to be discarded. The message that was part of the method call will be redelivered only if the EJB container is acknowledging delivery. This is only valid if the message driven bean is part of the bean-managed transaction.
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Table: Exceptions for Session Beans
Next is the table showing the interaction types among the various exceptions and transactions in message-driven beans.
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Table: Exceptions for Message-Driven Beans
Best Practices for EJB Exceptions
Best practice for using application exceptions is to use CMT rollback carefully. Also use the setRollbackOnly in order to control the automated transaction management. But make sure that you understand fully the intricacies of exception handling in EJB. The key is to use all of the error-handling mechanisms that is available to you in the Java realm.
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I have been meaning to paint up some figures for spell effects in Warrior Heroes, and finally got around to it over the Christmas break. I began with the summoning spells, and plan to add other spells that have physically enduring effects later.
Before you can have spells, you need someone to cast them. Here we see a meddle of wizards (figures by Irregular Miniatures):
Warrior Heroes has a number of summoning spells in it. At the lower levels you can summon hordes of small demons or raise legions of undead (figures for both spells from Irregular Miniatures):
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If you need a more powerful summoning spell then you can cast a Summon spell, which will bring a minor demon to your service (figures are D&D Miniatures Abyssal Maws):
Or, if you need the big guns, then you can cast a Gate spell although the risks are great and you could find yourself a victim of your own spell if it goes wrong (figure is a Dreamblade Murderous Berserker):
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There are about 2 Schools in Kheri District. Out of them, Mohammdi, UP is on top with 1 schools where as Gola Gokaran Nath, UP has least no of schools.The Gola Gokaran Nath, UP has 1 schools.
As per The 2011 census of Kheri District, Kheri has 61% literacy ratio in India.
Lakhimpur, UP is the highest literate city in Kheri District with 66% of literacy rate where as Dhaurahara, UP is the least literate city with a literacy rate of 48%.
Total 6 teachers in Kheri District where as 6 male and 0 female..
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SITANGGANG, PAULA JUDITH HASIANI BORU (2005) ANALISIS EFISIENSI EKONOMI PENGGUNAAN FAKTOR-FAKTOR PRODUKSI PADA USAHATANI STROBERI DI KABUPATEN KARANGANYAR. Other thesis, UNIVERSITAS SEBELAS MARET.
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ABSTRACT Paula Judith Hasiani Boru Sitanggang, 2004. Economic Efficiency Analysis of Usage of Production Factors on Strawberry Farming in Karanganyar Regency. Faculty of Agriculture Sebelas Maret University Surakarta. This script is compiled according to strawberry farming based on the economic theory of agriculture production. This research aims to analyze the cost, income and profit of strawberry farming, study the correlation of production factors such as land farm, labor, seed, manure, organic fertilizers, NPK fertilizer, KNO3 fertilizer, drugs, and Dolomit with production, and study the level of economic efficiency on using production factors in strawberry farming. This research conducted in monoculture strawberry farming season on January-December 2003. The basic method used in this research is descriptive and the execution used survey techniques. Research location was in Karanganyar Regency. Kalisoro district was chosen purposively because it's a strawberry center area and the pioneer of strawberry farming in Karanganyar. Sample consists of 30 farmers picked randomly by random sampling method. Data taken are primary and secondary. The results show that mean income is Rp 138.733.421,00 per hectare, mean cost is Rp 109.917.123,00 per hectare, and mean profit is Rp 28.816.298,00 per hectare. Correlation of production factors with strawberry farming production is expressed by Cobb-Douglas production model as follows: 064 ,0 9 080 ,0 8 076 ,0 7 068 ,0 5 021 ,0 4 140 ,0 3 017 .0 2 580 ,0 1 . . . . . . . 509 , 17 X X X X X X X X Y Regression analysis result shows that using production factors together has real effects on strawberry production. Individually land farm, labor, seed, organic fertilizer, KNO3 fertilizer, dugs and Dolomit have real effect on strawberry production. While manure and NPK fertilizer don't have real effect on strawberry production. The production elasticity is 0,846, or positive less than one (0<Ep≤1) which means production process was in stage II, the Decreasing Return to Scale. Economic efficiency analysis of production factors shows that the usage of production factors like labor, manure, organic fertilizer, KNO3 fertilizer, drugs, and Dolomit is not yet efficient, while usage of production factors like land farm, seed and NPK fertilizer is not economically efficient.
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Lately I have been sitting in Romans 8. The Lord just keeps on showing me more and more of Himself and His great plan for us all. As I think about all of the different things the Lord is teaching me right now through His refining fire- chipping away at places that need to be molded for His purposes- I am so comforted by all of Romans 8. The mind stayed on the Spirit will walk in the Spirit. Hope that is seen is not hope at all. All creation is crying out for Him. The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness and prays for us with groanings too deep for words. He is the only one who is able to make something out of nothing. I love that about Him. He is enough. For all my weaknesses, fears, and insufficiencies, He is enough. And I am so grateful.
Yesterday I finished rereading one of my favorite memoirs, Bittersweet by Shauna Niequist. The last time I read it, I had been in Mexico for only about a month, and everything was bittersweet because I was enjoying my new life but still full of so much uncertainty, unsure of my new place. And as I read it this time, I thought about all the wonderful things that the Lord has done in me while I have been here and how hard it will be to leave this place. And yet at the same time I know He is preparing my heart. I underlined this quote the last time I read the book, and I found that it struck me again yesterday:
This is what I know: God can make something beautiful out of anything, out of darkness and trash and broken bones. He can shine light into even the blackest night, and he leaves glimpses of hope all around us. An oyster, a sliver of moon, one new bud on a black branch, a perfect tender shoot of asparagus, fighting up through the dirt for the spring sun. New life and new beauty are all around us, waiting to be discovered, waiting to be seen.
The word the Lord gave me for this year is trust. And every single day, He shows me that He is trustworthy. So I'll just keep walking in that truth. He is worthy of my trust.
On a completely random aside, I cannot believe that Whitney Houston is no longer with us. She was seriously one of my favorite singers when I was younger; I used to perform concerts of her songs for my family. Anyways, love this song. Not as well known by her but probably my favorite.


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The world's leading source for Organic Acidemia metabolic disorder support and information.
Welcome to the Organic Acidemia Association
We are a volunteer non-profit organization whose mission is to empower families and health care professionals with knowledge in organic acidemia metabolic disorders. We support early intervention through expanded newborn screening, solicit contributions and distribute funding that supports research toward improved treatment and eventual cures in the areas of Organic Acid disorders.
Research Update!
LogicBio Therapeutics Announces SUNRISE Phase 1/2 Clinical Design for LB-001 for the Treatment of Methylmalonic Acidemia in Pediatric Patients
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HemoShear Therapeutics Receives FDA Fast Track and Rare Pediatric Disease Designations for HST5040 to Treat Methylmalonic Acidemia and Propionic Acidemia
HemoShear Therapeutics Receives FDA Clearance of IND for Phase 2 Study of its Investigational Drug HST5040 for the Treatment of Methylmalonic Acidemia and Propionic Acidemia
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Hi - We are happy to announce that the NIH has approved their study on Propionic Acidemia.
Natural History, Physiology, Microbiome and Biochemistry Studies of propionic Acidemia
Charles Venditti MD PhD
Oleg Shchelochkov MD
National Institutes of Health
Why are we doing this study?
Propionic acidemia (PA) is one of the most common disorders of organic acid metabolism. Newborn screening for propionic acidemia allows doctors start treatment at an early age. However, despite early and intense medical treatment, many patients experience health problems. Patients can have frequent hospitalizations for metabolic crises and develop chronic medical issues such as brain, eye, heart, abdomen, and kidney problems.
To help better understand the health problems patients with propionic acidemia have, we are starting a new study: "Natural History, Physiology, Microbiome and Biochemistry Studies of Propionic Acidemia". This study will evaluate patients with propionic acidemia to learn more about the genetic and biochemical causes and the medical complications associated with it. We also plan to study how bacteria living in our gut (microbiome) can affect the course of propionic acidemia.
How can patients participate in this study and what will happen during the visit?
Eligible patients will be admitted to the NIH Clinical Center for 3-5 days. Most travel expenses are covered for patients and their care providers. A typical visit will involve a medical interview, physical examination, genetic counseling and consultation with experts in different fields, such as the nervous system, nutrition, rehabilitation medicine and other areas of medicine. Patients will be asked to provide blood, urine and stool samples to help measure function of organs affected by propionic acidemia. We use imaging studies such as X-ray and ultrasound to look for changes in organs inside the body. We may offer additional tests to some patients.
How can I find out more about this study?
You can find our more about this study by visit our the Propionic Acidemia Clinical Trials webpage
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As you know OAA has supported Dr. Venditti and his study on MMA for years and I'm so pleased that he has been able to expand the study for Propionic Acidemia!
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Numbers . . .
All of these letters are similar to the numbers from which they are derived.
Don't worry too much about being perfectly round.
You can give this number a straight tail or give it a bigger flick. One thing to be concerned about is that if you start off with too much of a horizontal lead into the beginning of it, and then quite a long flick at the bottom right, you can make it look like an eight.
don't concern yourself with it looking too much like a kakkaa, you aren't writing numbers with the letters (not nomally, any way).
Again, don't worry about the loop if you write one.
This is a lot quicker to write if you write it like this.
Miss out the point at the bottom-left and you can speed this up considerably.
This is pretty much the same - three loops.
This one looks a bit like a ਹ () but, like ੨ above, the context should sort things out.
This is pretty much the same as the Gurbani version of the number
So is this one although you can make the loop at the top-right as big as you like.


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I am a NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson specializing in the listing and selling of homes in the Westchester and Putnam County areas.
Get to know Christina Nardulli
I am a Real Estate Salesperson specializing in the listing and selling of homes in the Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess County areas.
Having helped my husband run his contracting business for many years has provided me with the awareness of what buyers are looking for in a home, and what sellers should do to sell their house. When you work with me, you can trust that I will hold your best interests in mind and represent you to the highest degree.
So whether you're finding that place to call home, or turning your house into a home for someone else, my goal is to make your experience as easy and as stress-free as possible. My intent is to exceed your expectations.
Buyer Representation, Seller Representation, Transaction Coordinator, Property Marketing, Graphic Design and Marketing, Communication, Detail Oriented
Testimonials for Christina Nardulli
M. & J. B., Sellers (Yonkers) Feb 201404/08/2014
"I am writing on behalf of my husband and myself who recently sold a condo in Yonkers, NY. Christina Nardulli was our Seller's Agent.
Christina made the entire process much easier than it could have been! When pricing the condo, she was thorough in providing comps for condos sold in the area and helped us settle on a reasonable sales price. After settling on a price - she provided a beautiful listing package complete with professional photos and video. She also helped us analyze offers from potential buyers.
Christina also worked with the Condo management company to make sure all of the proper documents were submitted. But, for me, the most helpful was her ability to stay in constant communication - not only with us, but attorneys, inspectors, lending agents and the other realtors.
We never felt forgotten and she always made us feel like a priority. Christina Nardulli was an absolute pleasure to work with and we would recommend her as a Seller's Agent."
M. & J. B., Buyers (Ossining) Feb 201404/08/2014
"I am writing on behalf of my husband and myself who recently purchased a home in Ossining, NY. Christina Nardulli was our Buyer's Agent.
I can't say enough good things about our experience with Christina. She was willing to show us houses all over the county for months until we found the perfect home for our family. She was also willing to make multiple trips to visit to the same home, as my husband and I were very indecisive! But she never pushed us into a sale. She could tell we weren't happy with a home and put our happiness first.
When we did find a home we were interested in she always went the extra mile. She was thorough in providing comps for the home and helped us negotiate the best possible purchase price. Christina also visited town halls for records or utility companies about service connections. She attended all inspection and appraisal appointments. For me, the most helpful was her ability to stay in constant communication - not only with us, but attorneys, inspectors, lending agents and the other realtors.
We never felt forgotten and she always made us feel like a priority. Christina Nardulli was an absolute pleasure to work with and we would recommend her as a Buyer's Agent."
T & T G., Buyers (Yorktown Heights, NY)08/27/2013
"There are not enough words my family and I can say about Christina. She is a professional, looking out for the interests of her clients. She knew what type of homes we were looking for from our meeting and she showed us exactly that. She would waste no time when a home came on the market that met our criteria. She would even preview the home first and then let us know if we should come see it. She is an excellent Realtor, but more than that, she is a down to earth person that doesn't just think about selling homes. She thinks of her clients like family, we felt close like family. She is a terrific person thinking about what is good for our family. To me, she is more than just a Realtor, Christina is family!"
J.C. & F.C., Buyers (Yorktown Heights, NY)02/28/2013
"Working with Christina while navigating buying a home was so comforting. She is dedicated to her clients and she helped us understand the process and stay as calm as possible. She really pays attention to details. She has a good sense of what your vision is and shows you houses that hit the mark regarding your wants and wishes. She is patient and kind even when you feel overwhelmed. Buying a home is stressful but working with an agent like Christina really makes it pleasurable. She will fight for what you need and negotiate like no other!! She returns calls promptly and made herself available even with the shortest of notification! She followed through from start to finish, even sitting in on the closing which was very comforting! Her humor and wit lightened even the most stressful moments! We are forever grateful for her helping us find our first home! It is all we had dreamed of and then some!! THANK YOU CHRISTINA! Our Family appreciates all you have done for us! For those looking to buy or sell, Choose Christina Nardulli as your agent! You wont regret it!"
Charyn W., Agent01/15/2013
"Christina is a marketing expert who know how to get properties in front of the max number of potential buyers and how to make Will properties look their best - online & in print media. Always responsive to both buyer & seller client needs, Christine is a consummate professional. You are in good hands with Christina Nardulli!"
Phil R., Agent01/15/2013
"Christina is probably the best agent that you can have to help you sell or buy your next home. She is dedicated to helping her clients and you will love her professionalism."
Denise and Bobby M., Buyers (Mohegan Lake, NY)02/27/2012
"Christina was the first realtor we have ever been associated with. She is a warm, friendly and very caring person. She was always available when we asked her too. We felt that we were not only a client but a friend too."
Louis E., Buyer (Yorktown Heights, NY)02/22/0013
"Hi Christina, I just want to let you know my full satisfaction with your work as my buying agent in the transaction we have been involved in. You have been very responsive to my requests since the very beginning and your diligence has made this process more fluid than expected. Among other things, you secured my offer, were in frequent touch with the sellers and their agent, attorneys mortgage brokers . In addition, you did a valuable research at the town hall in reference to certificates of occupancy, taxes and flood areas. I have been very fortunate to come across such a dependable, responsible and truly professional real estate agent like you to carry out the most important purchase of my lifetime."


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I'm writing this for any queer Cedarville student who needs a place to talk. Or a place not to talk. I'm writing this for queer students who maybe just need a place to stay for a few days-a place to be and think that isn't hostile. A place to dwell. I'm writing this for CU's queer students of color, who might struggle to differentiate between the violences of heteronormativity and white supremacy. I'm writing for CU's queer disabled students, who aren't sure which is worse: being invisible or being all too visible-being silenced or being tokenized.
I'll keep it short: I'm an ally. My partner Kim and I graduated from CU a few years ago-me in 2010, she in 2012. We didn't get out unscathed. But now we live in Columbus, where we're surrounded by good people who listen to our CU stories empathetically and tenderly, who listen without formulating "but what about..." counterpoints. People who reflect on the ethics of listening every day.
Kim and I are renting a small house near OSU but it has a nice/private guest bedroom. We also have a car, and, schedule permitting, we are willing to drive to CU to pick you up. We have a cat and a dog who are quite frankly perfect and who would love to meet you.
If you need to get away, or if you'd just like to talk, email me at email@example.com.


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Interview with Tomoyuki Abe, winner of the Eat Japan Sushi of the Year award
Tomoyuki Abe scooped the prestigious Eat Japan Sushi of The Year 2009 title at the world's only international sushi awards this weekend. The chef, who works at Sushizen in Tokyo, one of Japan's most prestigious sushi restaurant chains, talks to Caterer about the competition and winning.
Caterer How does it feel to have won?
Tomoyuki Abe I'm delighted and surprised. My sushi entry uses the traditional techniques of Edomae (Tokyo-style) sushi, which I have been learning my whole life, and it's amazing to be recognised like this, especially by an international audience.
Caterer What was the inspiration for your entry, Crispy Salmon?
TA I wanted to showcase how traditional sushi techniques can really enhance the flavour of fish. For the Japanese, sushi is about preparing fish in a way that will best complement its flavour and texture. Everything about sushi - the rice, the vinegar, the soy sauce, the wasabi - is about making the fish taste as good as possible.
My sushi mentor, Tsutomu Shimamiya, has always told me "do what you need to make the ingredients taste their best, and nothing more", so I didn't want to make a sushi that was too complicated. I marinated the fish using the tsukekomi technique, which enhances the pure flavour of the salmon beautifully. But because this is a competition, I wanted to do something different, and that's why I decided to top the salmon with crumbs of tempura batter, and deep-fried chips of lotus root and avocado, to create a crispy, crunchy texture. I wanted to bring traditional techniques and my own innovation together.
Caterer What is tsukekomi? How does it work?
TA Tsukekomi (marination) is one of the five traditional techniques used in Edomae sushi. The others are grilling, boiling, steaming and infusing. In tsukekomi, the fish is marinated in soy sauce and mirin. This helps to draw out excess water and heighten the umami taste.
Caterer What did you think of the other entries?
TA I was really impressed. Some of the concepts were brilliant, and the standard of presentation was amazing; I think mine looked quite plain and simple in comparison! Taiji Maruyama's entry (Nobu, UK) was great; in Japan we wouldn't think of using truffle oil on sushi, and I wasn't sure how it would taste. It actually worked really well, it was a very simple yet delicious taste, and I think it's something I'd like to try using in my restaurant.
Caterer Has winning the awards inspired you to try anything new?
TA Of course I'm delighted that I've won using classic Japanese techniques. But this has shown me how imaginative and diverse sushi is becoming outside Japan. I still believe that sushi should be all about simplicity, and that great sushi starts with great ingredients. But I have been impressed and inspired by the innovation I've seen, and I'd like to try and communicate some of that to my customers back in Japan.


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Prisoner of Joy
October 22, 2008
Porak, Afghanistan – After a gang of bandits continuously terrorized the district of Porak last month, the villagers could not stand it any longer.
"We complained several times to the government and even showed them where the thieves lived," Ahmad, a local resident said.
But those bandits are still operating freely. So the resident of Porak began to turn to the Taliban to raise their complaints. In no time Taliban fighters showed up. They tried and convicted the gangsters and threatened harsher punishments should they be caught stealing again. The bandits have not showed up since then.
In the provinces around Kabul, the government are considered to be as almost non-existent or as having disappeared already, a local resident said. In this area the Taliban is more effective, the shadow government of Taliban have already spread and the local people are supporting them.
"So people turned to the Taliban," Abdel Qabir, who works with an international NGO, said.
- A d v e r t i s e m e n t
Days after the 9/11 attacks, the US invaded Afghanistan to topple the ruling Taliban regime. Despite the deployment of 64,000 foreign troops under US and NATO command, violence has soar over the past years. A high-profile US intelligence report has concluded earlier this month that Afghanistan is on a "downward spiral" due to rising violence and official corruption.
Parallel Governments
Taliban now has a strong presence in all seven of Logar's districts, and they openly rule in four of them. In neighboring Ghazni province, Taliban is in full control of 13 of its 18 districts. In Wardak, which neighbors Kabul, it controls of six of the eight districts.
"The police are just for show," says one local. "The Taliban are the real power here."
A recent report by the Senlis Council think-tank said that Taliban, which ruled from 1996 to 2001, has now permanent presence in more than half of Afghanistan.
"This is a major problem for them [government]," says Habibullah Rafeh, a political analyst with the Afghanistan Academy of Sciences.
"Even though the Taliban can't capture Kabul militarily because of the strength of the international forces there, the government can't stop them from operating freely just outside of the city."
In areas under its control, Taliban has set governments complete with police chiefs and education and judicial committees.
"We prefer these courts to the government courts," says Fazel Wali, an NGO worker in Ghazni. He noted that Taliban courts have a reputation of working much faster than government ones, which are ridden with corruption.
"At least we have security and justice," contends Abdul Halim, a local in Ghazni province is a Taliban supporter.
"They may not provide jobs, but at least they share the same culture and brought security," agrees Qabir, the Logar resident.
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You may have noticed BTU has been doing quite a bit of work on the levee slopes recently. This has resulted in the switchback climb on the East Loop trail being closed. This section of trail has been rerouted to run along the bottom of the levee. Please follow this trail rather than climbing the levee where the switchbacks used to be!
BTU has several ongoing projects that are going to affect the mountain bike trails at Lake Bryan. BVMBA are working with BTU to try to keep the trails open as much as possible during this process but there will be some disruption to trails. Early next year they will be installing a sanitary sewer along the bottom of the levee on the east side of the lake. During this time all the East Loop trails will be closed. When we allowed back on this side of the lake, a lot of work will be needed to reroute the trails before they can be ridden again.
In the near future several oil well pads will be installed around both sides of the lake. Unfortunately, while this going all the mountain bike trials will be closed. Once the oil wells have been installed we will be allowed access to the lake but again a lot of work will be needed to reroute the trails before they can be ridden.
During this process there are several ways in which you can help. Firstly, please respect any signs and fences put up by BTU limiting access to the trails. If mountain bikers are found to be ignoring these restrictions it will jeopardize our future access to the entire site! Secondly, a lot of work will be needed to get the trail open again, so please consider helping with efforts to build and maintain the trails. Many people use the trails but relatively few people help maintain them. Remember, no trails, no ride! Lastly, please consider joining BVMBA. It is really important that mountain bikers in the Brazos Valley are well represented and have a united voice at the moment.


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