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By Lewa Pardomuan
SINGAPORE | Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:45pm IST
(Reuters) – Gold slipped as much as 2.7 percent on Thursday as losses in other markets, prospects for easing inflation, and worries about central bank sales drove investors to sell bullion to raise cash, undermining the metal's status as a safe-haven investment.
The sharp drop in prices triggered a spate of buying in gold bars, coins and nuggets in Asia, but persistent selling in U.S. bullion futures overshadowed the pick-up in physical demand.
Holdings of the world's largest exchange-traded fund, the SPDR Gold Trust, dropped to their lowest in three years, as persistent worries over global growth sapped broad investor confidence.
Gold, which has plunged around 18 percent this year, marked a session low of $1,339.86 an ounce. It had recovered to near the previous day's close at $1,377.16 by 0642 GMT.
Gold hit a high above $1,394 on Wednesday on physical buying, but prices are still not far off a 2-year low around $1,321 touched earlier this week.
"Apart from Wednesday's late-day blip higher, it does not seem that we are getting any kind of respite in the gold sell-off that first started on Friday," said Edward Meir, metals analyst at futures brokerage INTL FCStone.
"There still remains quite a bit of length out there that still needs to be disgorged and perhaps more importantly, buyers are not yet keen to 'bottom pick'."
U.S. gold futures for June delivery on COMEX fell more than 3 percent to as low as $1,335.60 an ounce during the session, dragging down cash gold, silver and platinum group metals.
"You can see that sentiment is very fragile, very weak. The downtrend may not be over and U.S. investors have kept selling over the last two days," said Joyce Liu, an investment analyst at Phillip Futures in Singapore.
"If we continue to see this kind of drop, then maybe the physical buying won't be sustained because people will think the price is going to drop further. We may actually see a decrease in physical demand."
Gold has ignored tension in the Korean peninsula and investors are increasingly convinced the U.S. Federal Reserve will soon end its bullion-friendly bond buying programme, which could ease inflationary pressure.
The precious metal recorded its biggest ever daily fall in dollar terms on Monday, catching gold bulls, speculators and veteran investors by surprise.
Cyprus' plan to sell excess gold reserves to raise around 400 million euros also led to speculation other indebted euro zone countries could follow suit.
"People think quantitative easing will end this year, which is why there's liquidation on the ETF. It seems most trading is done on COMEX, but I think if prices fail to break through $1,300, people will buy back," said a dealer in Hong Kong.
"Asia is a good buyer of gold this year. Stocks at refiners have suddenly disappeared after prices dropped more than $200, and it takes time to manufacture gold bars. Supply is a bit tight. Premiums will move higher next week."
Premiums for gold bars in Hong Kong were at $1.90 to $2.00 an ounce to the spot prices in London, their highest since early last year. Premiums in Singapore and Tokyo were also at their multi-months highs.
(Editing by Clarence Fernandez and Tom Hogue)
Source : Reuters.


text: Dr. David Duke begins by showing what an absolute traitor Sen. McCain is. He points that McCain was one of the biggest supporters of the insurgent radicals in Syria against the very secular government of Syria which was supported overwhelmingly by both Christians and Muslims there. As Dr. Duke pointed out for the last three years, the rebels were terrorist murderers and beheaders and that America, because of Jewish control of our government were supporting groups associated with our enemies al Qaeda only because the Jewish State saw Syria as an enemy, so our policy was directly against our own interests.

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Mayor Coleman enjoys "Lunch on the Avenue"0
Mayor Chris Coleman joined members of the Saint Paul Midway Chamber and local residents last week for "Lunch on the Avenue" at Fortune Wok in Saint Paul. Lunch on the Avenue and Brew on the Avenue are efforts organized by the Midway Chamber to promote Central Corridor businesses. The series encourages its participants to eat and drink at specific locally-owned University Avenue restaurants every other week.
"The most important way we can support businesses during Central Corridor construction is to visit them," Mayor Coleman said. "This program brings us together to celebrate our businesses during the transformation of one of the main arteries of our city."
While the Midway Chamber initiated these programs, these series have become a part of the wider grassroots marketing effort to help the Central Corridor businesses. Organizer John Schwietz, a Midway Chamber Volunteer Ambassador, has worked to arrange these events since their inception in July of 2010.
"All the credit goes to the patrons who are rallying for University Avenue. We've seen hundreds of folks navigate the orange cones to get to Lunch on the Avenue," Schwietz said. "More importantly, restaurant owners are finding that the new faces they meet at 'lunch' are becoming familiar over time."
Lunch on the Avenue runs every other Thursday from 12-1 P.M. at various restaurants on University Avenue. A complete schedule can be found on the Lunch on the Avenue Facebook Page or at www.midwaychamber.com.


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Meanwhile this is the chair your butt must plop into while you handle a "superior's" paperwork:
So what, he's put in twenty years longer than you have. Your butt is important to you. It is a vital part of your anatomy. I mean, after all, you're the one who does all the dirty work. In fact, you cover their butt all the time. Why can't your butt be held by a buttery soft comfy chair, too?
Gosh, do you have to wait twenty more years before you're deemed important enough to have an "Executive" chair?
Twenty years is a long time to wait for your butt to be cushioned properly. Why, at 40 hours/week that's a gazillion hours from now. What if you get pregnant in that time period? I mean, is there a Pregnant Woman chair to accomodate your wider frame, your swollen-ness? What if you gain thirty pounds from eating four million "treats" from the vending machine in those twenty more years?
I mean really, would you sit in this chair at your home for eight hours a day, perched facing in one direction?
I'm sorry. Did I upset you? Wait. I didn't mean to ruin your weekend. I–I just wanted to awaken your inner rebel, your dormant confrontational equal rights self. Here's a suggestion for Monday when you return to work after a refreshing three or four-day weekend:
Get the Staples (or Ben's Office Furniture) catalog, march into aforementioned superior's office with the "executive" chair of your choice circled boldly with a black Sharpie and
demand ask for a new improved chair, one just like similar to the one his/her butt is resting comfortably on.
I'm here 4 you.


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So I was at my library and they had a sale on-two YA books for two bucks.
Pretty cool right? So these are the two I got:
Yeah, I love my vamp books. I love Buffy but it is a gift for a friend because her mum isnt leting her buy more books and she loves Buffy (I got her into it) and I missed her brithday so yea. Afterlife I'm keeping because I've read the first two books and have the third but I didnt own the last one.
So, now I can finally read this,


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I got a 4 week old kitten 4 days ago and she had problems burying her poop, therefore stepping in it. In order to get the dried poop and litter off her paws and leg i set her in water to let it soak and rubbed it with a wah cloth and dish soap. The next day it looked like she had a slight limp on her back leg and seems like she may have a little trouble standing up on it. But i dont know if i caused her pain by washing her paws or if she hurt hersel because she is extremely energetic and playful.
I know she is young to be away from her mom but her mom died, and i also know that i need to take her to a vet. Im making an appointment im just wondering what i should do in the mean time to comfort her and i want to know if shes just sore of if it could be more serious


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From left to right: ★ Some absolutely beautiful and tiny glass perfume bottles that have real stoppers so you can put real perfume in them! ★ a copy of my Butler and Wilson tiara and necklace made in miniature by Nalladris ★ A purple dragon to add to her collection. She likes dragons! ★ A teeny tiny tortiose ★ a pink bucket and spade set for when she wants to coordinate on the beach ★ two books, two crowns, a jar of beads and flowers for her jewellery making, a gold cake stand, a scooter and an easel.
The cake stand, scooter and easel were from Henry and were wrapped up in gold paper and appeared in the castle on Christmas morning.
I didn't really take any photos of Celestine this Christmas. I had loads of work to do all the way up until the week before Christmas and then I just sort of took a bit of a break. I intended to take photos and things but just... didn't! Instead I ended up having an extremely relaxing time haha.
This is about the only shot of Celestine I took and it's not even a good one! But I shall put it here anyway so I have a record of Christmas morning. On the left side you can see the gold presents standing in the castle.
I think the tiny tiara and necklace set made by Nalladris is amazing, I only wish I could get a better photograph of it for you. It's extremely sparkly.
Here you can see my real-size necklace and tiara (which I never wear anymore but really should) next to the miniature one.
Can you tell which one is miniature? Well, you probably can (it's the left one!) but I still think it's an amazing copy! Nalladris is the most talented for miniature jewellery needs!
Link to the shop HERE.
In other news: I have a new Instagram account. For some reason Instagram deactivated my old one (grr) so I have had to start afresh. It's very annoying but never mind. UPDATE: My account got reactivated again so all is ok!
Link to my account HERE.
Other notable things that have happened lately: I got a spiralizer and I am LOVING it! Courgetti every day! Or twice a day sometimes. I made some chocolate goji berry bars which were delicious, I've been writing, giving a bit more attention to Victoria Stitch, I got a smart camera (!!! it's amazing) we made cauliflower crust pizza which was also delicious (it's all about the food this month) watched the Hobbit.... and I can't think of anything else.
I'll end with a picture of the beautiful hills in the snow the other day.
Hope you'e having a lovely January!


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City of Peterborough manager Graham Finding had to get his 'hairdryer' out to spark improvement from his title-chasing side.
The first half of City's East Premier A Division match against Cambridge City seconds at Bretton Gate on Saturday (February 11) was a total non-event which prompted Finding to deliver a strong half-time team-talk.
It worked, but only after the visitors had opened the scoring on the counter attack. Conceding the opeining goal was another catalyst for improvement.
Young Nicky Reddy started creating havoc down the right wing and he won the short corner which led to City's equaliser. An initial strike at goal was saved but Brendan Andrews was on hand to convert the rebound.
City dominated the rest of the contest, but found the Cambridge goalkeeper in red hot form, and time was running out when Ross Ambler prodded a loose ball over the line to clinch a vital three points.
City remain second, one point behind leaders Old Loughtonians with two games in hand. City have a crunch game this Saturday when travelling to third-placed St Albans, the only team to have beaten them in a Premier Division match this season.


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There is a great Ottobre sweater pattern for babies that I made for the bear cub three times at the beginning of last year. Here and here are the two posts. The sweaters that I made for her were the largest size of the pattern a 92 (which is roughly a size 2 toddler). Since the bear cub has jumped two growth curves so far this year, I needed to make it significantly larger.
It's a five piece pattern, consisting of the front, back, sleeve, collar, and cuff. I added 1/2 inch to the center width to all five pieces. I also added 1/2 to the length of the arm hole and another half inch to the length for the front, back, and sleeve pieces. I was a little worried about the amounts, but it seemed to be the right amount and here is the resulting sweater. The only thing that I might change is the width of the sleeve cuff, and if I do, I will have to adjust the width of the sleeve opening also because I had to stretch the cuff to capacity to fit the sleeve.
The sweater fabric is a very thin silk sweater fabric that I got in a Fabric Mart mystery bundle. The lining is a simple off-white cotton knit from Jo-Anne's. I love this sweater pattern and since the bear cub doesn't have very many warm clothes and is very sensitive to temperature extremes, I will be making a number of them in the near future (a few less tunic length since I'm remaking some adult sweaters and am limited in the length). I will be also trying this on the nerdlet to see what further changes I will need to make to the pattern to make the new pattern fit her.
This pattern can be very confusing especially to new sewists and when originally looking for reviews, I remember that practically no one was lining it because of it, so I will try to post a tutorial on how to make it so that no seams are rubbing against the child wearing it when it is done.


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The recent admission of a graduate student to the educational psychology program at the University of Utah strikes a fearful blow to all parents who assume that university administrators and faculty members are concerned with providing a safe environment for their children. This website will provide parents, students, and citizens within the community the information concerning this individual's unethical and sexual misconduct.
On August 20, 2007 the University of Utah educational psychology department allowed a graduate student/employee into their program, by the name of William Barlow Elder, who had been previously expelled on October 3, 2006 from Baylor University for unethical and sexual misconduct.
While Mr. Elder was a graduate student/counselor at Baylor University there were some concerns raised about some unethical and sexual misconduct. The university performed an investigation of Mr. Elder's misconduct and determined the following:
Computer records showed that Mr. Elder was using university computers to solicit sexual acts with other students and individuals.
Correspondence and emails, written by Mr. Elder and sent through university computers, determined that Mr. Elder took advantage of his position as a graduate student/counselor to have sex with students and individuals in university classrooms and his office in the university counseling center.
Computer records determined that Mr. Elder was using university computers to view sexually oriented web sites during his work hours as a counselor. It was further determined, based upon computer records, that some of these web sites were associated with disturbing content of sexual violence and incest.
It was also determined, based upon written material by Mr. Elder, that Mr. Elder was unethically discussing confidential information, with third-parties, about mental/emotional conditions of other individuals.
Based upon the fact that Mr. Elder took advantage of his position as a counselor and showed no meaningful remorse for his misconduct, Mr. Elder's prior university determined that his immediate expulsion was in the best interest of providing a safe environment for their students.
In April of 2007 the following University of Utah departments received information pertaining to William Elder's unethical and sexual misconduct that led to his expulsion:
University of Utah
Psychology Department
380 S. 1530 E. Room 502
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
University of Utah-Graduate School
302 Park Building
201 South Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Even though the University of Utah admissions office and the psychology department had prior knowledge of this individual's unethical and sexual misconduct, they still chose to ignore their responsibilities of taking the necessary steps to provide their students with a safe environment. The University of Utah educational psychology program that Mr. Elder was given admission to is a program where graduate students will interact with children, students, and patients within a counseling setting. The fact that this university program requires that a student be trusted with the responsibility of counseling children, students, and patients should provide a situation where administrators and faculty members are cautious about whom they admit to this type of program.
Even though the University of Utah ignored the severity of Mr. Elder's misconduct, other universities (Pennsylvania, Missouri, etc.) that Mr. Elder sought admission to were alarmed when they learned about Mr. Elder's unethical and sexual misconduct. These universities determined that Mr. Elder was not truthful or forthcoming on his admission applications about his prior misconduct and expulsion. All of these universities, except for the University of Utah, recognized the severity of Mr. Elder's unethical and sexual misconduct and felt that the safety of their students took priority over the admission of this individual.
Given the fact that the University of Utah admissions office and the psychology department chose to ignore the severity of Mr. Elder's misconduct, a number of administrators/faculty members were notified in August regarding the details of this situation. The following is a list of those individuals:
University Administration:
Dr. Michael Young
ffice of the President
Dr. David Chapman
Dean-Graduate School
Dr. David Pershing
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Randy Dryer
University of Utah-Board of Trustees
Dr. Hardman
Dean-Education College
Dr. Elaine Clark
Chair-Educational Psychology
Faculty Members-Educational Psychology Dept.
The letter sent to these individuals, listed above, is provided below:
To Whom It May Concern:
It has been brought to our attention that an individual by the name of William Barlow Elder has recently become associated with the graduate school. Mr. Elder was a graduate student in the clinical psychology program, at Baylor University, prior to his expulsion from the university as a result of his unethical and sexual misconduct. Through an investigation it was determined that Mr. Elder had been using school computers and school facilities to solicit sexual acts with other students and individuals. It was further determined through correspondence and emails, which were sent through university computers by Mr. Elder, that Mr. Elder had sex with other students and individuals in university classrooms and his office in the counseling center on campus.
Mr. Elder was not only a graduate student but also a counselor for the university counseling center where he was expected to perform his duties with an ethical standard. It was determined through correspondence and university computer logs that Mr. Elder was using college computers to frequent sexual websites during his work hours as a counselor. Further investigation of these web sites determined that several of them were associated with extremely disturbing content pertaining to sexual violence and incest. There were also concerns, based upon written material by Mr. Elder, that Mr. Elder was discussing confidential information with third-parties about mental/emotional conditions of other individuals. The fact that Mr. Elder, who was in a trusted position of counseling students and working with children, would knowingly engage in such serious misconduct with no apparent concern for the ramifications of his behavior, was unacceptable and horrendous.
After a thorough investigation of Mr. Elder's conduct, it was determined by the university that the best course of action was immediate expulsion since his conduct was negatively affecting the educational/counseling process and potentially harming other students. Following Mr. Elder's expulsion, there were comments made by him stating that he felt that his actions were acceptable in his opinion. The fact that Mr. Elder showed no meaningful remorse and felt that his unethical conduct was acceptable demonstrates the type of character this individual has.
Since Mr. Elder's expulsion, there have been inquiries made to Baylor University from other colleges, where Mr. Elder has applied for admission, concerning his brief period in the psychology graduate program and it was subsequently determined by these other colleges that Mr. Elder was not honest or forthcoming on his admissions applications when asked if he had any prior disciplinary actions at other colleges. The fact that Mr. Elder has not been honest when applying to other colleges about his expulsion at Baylor University, further demonstrates the unethical character of Mr. Elder.
The prospect of this individual being placed in a position where he has the authority and responsibilities of counseling and influencing other students, individuals, or children is not only inappropriate, but also a potential liability for any college since parents expect that their children will have a safe environment while attending college.
Attached is a document with copies of emails and conversations, written by Mr. Elder, that were used as evidence for his expulsion. The Judicial Affairs office at Baylor University maintains disciplinary records concerning serious misconduct by students. The university may disclose certain information concerning these records, without written consent from the student, to officials of another university where that student might be seeking admission or is currently attending. (FERPA Section 99.31)
This information is being brought to your attention so that you are advised of Mr. Elder's previous unethical and sexual misconduct and of the potential liabilities that could stem from any future misconduct he might be involved with if he is a student/counselor in your program.
** The documents referred to in the above letter may be downloaded from the links listed at the end of this website.
Any parents who have children that are currently attending the University of Utah must ask themselves why the university would choose to place an individual who committed serious sexual misconduct in a position where he will be working with students, children, and patients. In the future Mr. Elder will be placed in a counseling position on campus and within the community to counsel students and children, and based upon Mr. Elder's lack of remorse for his prior unethical and sexual misconduct there is a strong potential that Mr. Elder will repeat his prior misconduct. If a student or child is subjected to this individual's misconduct in the future, then why should parents be placed in a position of asking why it was not prevented since university officials had prior knowledge of this individual's misconduct. The faculty members and administrators listed above, who were provided with this information, may be held responsible for any harm to a student or child as a result of any future misconduct perpetrated by Mr. Elder. Please realize that as taxpayers and citizens of Utah your money goes to fund this university and you should expect that your children have a safe environment where they can be educated without the fear of being subjected to unethical and sexual misconduct. It is one thing to have no knowledge of this information and not have the foresight to prevent it, but it is another thing to have this knowledge and not take the necessary steps to protect your children.It is important to let university officials and the educational psychology department know that as parents you insist that the university take every precaution to assure the safety of their students.In addition to voicing your concerns to university officials, it is important to take the time to call or email the following representatives to inform them that you do not approve of your tax dollars going to support a university that allows an graduate student/employee, who has perpetrated serious unethical and sexual misconduct, to be placed in a position to counsel students, children, and patients within the university and the community.
Salt Lake County Representatives:
Michael Waddoups
mwaddoups@ utahsenate.org
Carlene Walker
Wayne Niederhauser
Chris Buttars
Howard Stephenson
Utah State Representatives:
Ben Ferry
Kerry Gibson
Brad Dee
Richard Greenwood
Curtis Oda
Greg Curtis
Brad King
As a parent myself and someone involved in the field of education, I believe that one of the top priorities of any school should be the encouragement of an environment that promotes the well-being and safety of its students. For this reason, it is essential that students and parents are informed about Mr. Elder's unethical and sexual misconduct since the university administrators have not taken the necessary steps to provide a safe environment. University officials should recognize that top priority here is the safety and well-being of the students and children who will have some form of interaction with this individual in the counseling program. If a student, child, or patient is harmed in the future, as a result of any misconduct perpetrated by this individual, then any university official or faculty member who chose to ignore this information must seriously ask themselves how they will look that student or child in the eyes and tell them that what happened to them could have been prevented.
The following download link provides copies of documents pertaining to Mr. Elder's unethical and sexual misconduct. These documents, which were written by Mr. Elder and sent through university computers, were used as evidence at Mr. Elder's expulsion hearing.
Since Mr. Elder was still utilizing his university email account after his expulsion, copies of his emails were maintained in the event of any disputes raised concerning his expulsion. The following links provide copies of email correspondences that clearly demonstrate Mr. Elder's attitude toward his misconduct and the length to which he went to conceal the information about his unethical and sexual misconduct.
Even though other universities were highly concerned by Mr. Elder's misconduct and chose not to admit him, the University of Utah was provided with the above information and still chose to admit an individual who perpetrated serious misconduct.
It appears that university officials and/or Mr. Elder have tried to have these download links removed in the effort to conceal Mr. Elder's unethical and sexual misconduct from the public.
If for any reason the above download links fail to operate properly you can requeat copies of the evidence pertaining to Mr. Elder's sexual misconduct from the following email address:
A senior official at the University of Utah chose to falsely inform a parent about the situation regarding Mr. Elder's unethical and sexual misconduct.
On September 13, 2007 Dr. David Pershing, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, deceptively informed a parent that Mr. Elder had "graduated from Baylor University". The following request was made to Mr. Pershing to provide proof to substantiate his false statement:
"Mr. Pershing stated that Mr. Elder had "graduated" from Baylor University in good standing. We would also ask that Mr. Pershing provide information to substantiate this baseless claim. The only university that William Barlow Elder has graduated from is the University of Utah where he earned his bachelor degree. After the completion of Mr. Elder's bachelor degree, Mr. Elder was accepted to the graduate clinical psychology program at Baylor University. This graduate program is a highly intensive program that requires approximately nine years to complete. Mr. Elder was a student in this program for a little over a year before his expulsion, on October 3, 2006, for unethical and sexual misconduct. At the time of Mr. Elder's expulsion, Mr. Elder still had approximately eight years to complete the graduate program before he was even eligible for graduation from Baylor University. The following article from the Baylor newspaper, dated nine months prior to Mr. Elder's expulsion, clearly states that Mr. Elder was a first year graduate student in the psychology program.
There is no conceivable way that any student in the graduate clinical psychology program, at Baylor University, could ever graduate in a little over a year. The written statement made by Mr. Pershing that Mr. Elder had "graduated" from Baylor University in good standing is absolutely false. We would ask that Mr. Pershing substantiate his statement by providing a record of Mr. Elder's graduation, from Baylor University, since there are no alumni records or graduation records that confirm that Mr. Elder has ever graduated from Baylor University."
Even though the above request was sent to Dr. Pershing on October 1, 2007, to this date Dr. Pershing has not provided any proof to substantiate his false statement. The question parents must ask themselves is if university officials have no reason to be concerned about Mr. Elder's prior misconduct and expulsion, then why would the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs make a false statement to a parent about Mr. Elder graduating from Baylor University when the evidence clearly shows that Mr. Elder was expelled for serious misconduct?
University of Utah officials have questioned the reasons behind Baylor University's chose of non-disclosure of information concerning Mr. Elder's misconduct and expulsion. The explanation for Baylor University's non-disclosure is explained in the following excerpt from a correspondence with Mr. Trevor Long:
It should come as no surprise to you that officials are doing what is in the best interest of the university. As you know the privacy of student records, which includes disciplinary records, are governed by the FERPA act. The FERPA act permits, but does not mandate, the disclosure of certain information pertaining to student records. The university also has privacy guidelines concerning the disclosure of information pertaining to student records.
The university' s privacy guidelines clearly state: "that the final results of a disciplinary proceeding will "not" be disclosed by Baylor University unless Baylor University determines as a result of the disciplinary proceeding that: 1) the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense. and 2) with respect to the allegation made against him or her, the student has committed a violation of Baylor University's rules." This guideline clearly states that a student's situation must satisfy both requirements before the university will release any information about the results of a disciplinary proceeding.
The FERPA act clearly states that "a crime of violence constitutes arson, assault, aggravated assault, burglary, homicide, manslaughter, vandalism of property, kidnapping, robbery, rape, forcible sex, and forcible fondling". The FERPA act also clearly states that "a non-forcible sex offense constitutes statutory rape and incest". As a result of these definitions the university believes that Mr. Elder's misconduct does not meet the requirements of section 1 pertaining to "crimes of violence" or "non-forcible sex offenses". Based upon that fact, university officials will not acknowledge that Mr. Elder was expelled from the university.
The university realizes that if they disclose the fact that Mr. Elder left on bad terms then they may be placed in a position where they have to explain why he left on those terms; and that would result in a violation of the university's privacy guidelines. They also realize that if they disclose the fact that Mr. Elder was expelled from the university then that would also result in a violation of the university's privacy guidelines. Mr. Elder also informed certain individuals at the university that he had obtained advice from an attorney regarding his privacy rights and legal recourses pertaining to the release of any information about his expulsion. University officials believe that if they acknowledge or discuss any information about Mr. Elder's expulsion then the university could be placed in a position to face civil penalties for violating Mr. Elder's privacy rights. Since university officials realize that Mr. Elder is someone else's problem now, they just want to forget that this situation ever happened and not ever discuss it again. Even though Baylor University is restricted by their privacy guidelines, the fact that Mr. Elder is taking advantage of those guidelines to hide his unethical and sexual misconduct from other universities is just another example of his unethical character.
Baylor University administrators have vehemently followed the above non-disclosure approach for numerous years. The following article, written in 2001, clearly notes that Baylor University will not release any information pertaining to an investigation and disciplinary actions of a student's misconduct.
Along with Baylor's firm standing on their privacy guidelines there is also the fact that Mr. Elder obtained an attorney to notify certain individuals within the university that the release of any information pertaining to his sexual misconduct and expulsion would be deemed a violation of his federal privacy rights. Baylor University administrators realize that if they make any statements or provide any information concerning Mr. Elder's misconduct or expulsion then they would be placing Baylor University in a position of facing civil liability for the violation of federal privacy guidelines. The University of Utah officials have utilized Baylor's non-disclosure policy as an excuse to rationalize their decision to admit Mr. Elder to their educational psychology program.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
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Continue reading '[Komidol] K-ON! Movie Announced [Orange Farm Archive]'
...Well, crap. I meant hello :3
I'd like to find a way to ignore the hive of scum and villainy that seems to have overtaken anime blogging recently. That, and the malice of human beings that can only be shown when you put someone behind a computer screen, thus dehumanizing social contact.
Erm, what I meant was…
Now, this is a story all about how
My life got flipped-turned upside down
And I liked to take a minute
Just sit right there
I'll tell you how I got roped into picking oranges for Komidol
Oh yeah, right, introductions. Not a rant on how anime blogging seems to be scraping the barrel nowadays. I'm DrmChsr0, not formerly of orz (I won't be shutting down my previous site or anything, but I'll be a new writer here at the Orange Farm).
Continue reading '[DrmChsr0] How did I get here I am not good with team blogs [Orange Farm Archive]'
I had fun.
Continue reading '[Komidol] End of K-ON! [Orange Farm Archive]'
Komidol here guys, for now on we'll be tagging our posts with the author before the title. This is to eliminate the confusion that I'm the only one writing posts on the blog :X (Even if it says by: <author> right underneath, some people didn't notice.) We won't be changing all the archived posts to this format because it's a bit tedious/unnecessary. Please always check the author before reading! Remember if you just want to see posts by a specific author you can click their name underneath the post or on the right. Hopefully this helps some of our newer readers out!
So two series are coming to two separate points of their run. High School of the Dead completes its season, and Nurarihyon no Mago gets started on its second half.
Continue reading '[DesuFag] Getting Finished and Just Getting Started'
If any of you still keep tabs on the phenomenon that swept the world by storm in the late nineties, you may know that today is the day that the newest generation of PokeMon games is released at 11:00AM EST (12:00AM JST, 9/18/2010).
Continue reading 'PokeMon Black&White: A Look Back, and a Look Ahead [Orange Farm Archive]'
It's good to have a chance to be blogging again. Two jobs and university really started cutting into my time, but with any luck, I can manage some time to keep blogging. Anyway, let's ride.
Continue reading 'Punch-Out [Orange Farm Archive]'


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15 December 2009
Greg Keh resigns as the Chairman of the Board of Management with immediate effect. Achim Lotzwick, the elected Vice-Chairman, accepts to become the acting Chairman of the Board of Management until the 2010 Paris General Assembly.
Neil Goatcher resigns as member of the Board of Management with immediate effect. The Legal Board (Phil Powell, Thomas Luechinger and Guido Fornelli) elected at the 2009 GA in London resigns with immediate effect. The former Legal Board, viz. Hans Brauchli, Thierry Demeure and Markus Sprecher) accepts to remain in charge until the 2010 GA elections.
3-4 December 2009
Legal matters. Greg Keh invites questions from attendees regarding the current legal issues facing the association. He outlines the BOM's thinking regarding an EGA in January 2010 to air all disputed issues and come to a solution. Further, he advises that the Plaintiff says he believes that what he is doing is in the best interests of IELA.
John Harrison proposes a new 'event' initiative, the IELA Organisers Forum which he envisages as educational in content.
Membership applications. Alan Hunter has identified that a clear strategy should be set down and asks for clear guidelines. The BOM decides that for the moment 'flexibility' rather than 'strict criteria' should be maintained.
It was a real disappointment to have to cancel the re-schedule Las Vegas 2009 Winter Seminar which appeared to simply fall in the wrong year for the finances of many members.
The total number of members is 118 representing 46 countries.
The 4th Seniors Club meeting met in Paris where wonderful, warm and sunny weather greeted the 20 participants coming from 8 different countries. This was a truly international gathering with many old friendships being renewed.
The total number of members is 119 representing 46 countries.
29 June 2009
Organizers. At the Congress, the group had asked for added promotional resources such as PowerPoint presentations and wanted to explore the possibilities of IELA group exhibiting at key shows.
Customs. Tijen Ozer advises of her intention to re-focus the work away from administrative matters to more creative activities.
A schedule is presented for the 2009 Winter Seminar to be held in Las Vegas from 30 Nov. - 4 Dec. 2009. The BOM agreed that the next Winter Seminar should revert to the traditional timing on January 2011.
Membership. The WG has agreed to an aggressive sales approach to quality prospects only in white spot countries and that a passive approach should be taken for non-white spots. The BOM was asked to consider probationary/provisional membership and agreed that a two year 'trial' membership category should be established.
25-28 June 2009
24th IELA CONGRESS in London, England Attendance : 101 members from 45 countries
Result elections and votes of the legal General Assembly.
Elections :
Greg Keh is elected Chairman of the Board of Management Al Zeer Farook and Erel Feyzan are elected into the Board of Management. They replace Phil Powell and Guido Fornelli. who resigned.
Guido Fornelli, Thomas Luechinger and Phil Powell are elected into the Legal Board. They replace Hans Brauchli, Thierry Demeure and Markus Sprecher who resigned.
Create a new legal structure for IELA :
Yes 77, No 26, Abstain 6, Void 2. Resolution 11 to create a new legal structure for IELA is therefore accepted.
Dissolution of the actual legal status (Co-operative in Switzerland) Yes 70 (63.06%), No 32, Abstain 7, Void 2. Per article 20, a majority of 75% of the votes tendered is required to dissolve IELA. Therefore, this Resolution is rejected.
The following awards are presented at the Gala Dinner:
Ravinder Sethi is decreed as Honorary Member of IELA.
25 June 2009
Organizers. John Harrison advised that he would promote and revisit 'The Mission is Recognition'. He suggested that while companies are IELA members for their own self interest, that same self interest can in itself, promote IELA.
Standards. The Standards Surveys 2008 saw record number. Two 'Quality' protocols forms have been developed. Sabine Schlosser aims to build a library of tools.
The total number of members is 116 representing 45 countries.
The total number of members is 113 representing 44 countries.
23 February 2009
Transfer from Swiss Co-operative to a UK entity.
Prior to the meeting, Declan Gane had circulated a three page transition document produced by Phil Powell who opened by asking the LB for its support for the transition. Markus Sprecher said that the LB will give an 'absolutely neutral statement' on the transition to the GA. Markus Sprecher agreed that the LB would present the case as 'best they can'. He advised that new Articles and By-Laws would need to be delivered to the IELA members by registered Mail prior to the GA. Once they are known, the LB will be in a position to decide as to whether he will support the BOM or not.
UFI. Achim Lotzwick suggested that IELA delivers more logistic input at UFI events and that UFI might have an input to the Winter Seminar.
Winter Seminar. BOM decided to proceed with investigations and fixed on Las Vegas in very early December 2009.
15 January 2009
Membership - Promotion Period. Two companies in total responded and submitted their application in time were voted into membership and have now paid the reduced fee.
Membership. It was raised the issue of the Multi National Corporation (MNC) category and it was agreed that with the Secretariat, Robert Moore to explore and develop this category for review at next BOM meeting with a view to presenting it a the GA.
Transfer from Swiss Co-operative. Trevor Foley spoke briefly to introduce the Lawyers briefing documents previously emailed to the BOM & LB. BOM then discussed the timeline and logistics of the transition. The LB made the following proposal. 1.A consulting vote should be done in London only. If the result would be that more then 50% of the members present should agree to the move from Switzerland to London and there should be a good chance that another 25% could be convinced to bring up the result to the 75% required, the preparation could start.
2.The final vote should be taken in the year to follow 2010. In order to safe money this GA should be placed in Switzer- land.
Following 4 years of talks about the transfer, the BOM indicated its desire to press ahead for a decision at the GA in London in June 2009. The BOM then voted to pursue the proposal of transition from a Swiss Co-operative as per the Lawyers briefing documents and to present a formal proposal to commence the process in London.
Greg Keh asked if the LB would support the BOM's decision. Markus Sprecher would only advise that the LB would consider it. Phil Powell urged him to seek LB support of this crucial issue
Unfortunately, the planned Winter Seminar in Bangkok had to be cancelled. The change of government in Thailand in December meant that any anti-government demonstrations would have been by anti-Royalists/anti-Military. If these had escalated, then the situation might have seriously deteriorated. All things considered it was deemed prudent to postpone the event.
IELA's first regional Chapter is taking place in Singapore attracting nearly 40 attendees.
The total number of members is 110 representing 46 countries.
Ops Club. Take a look at www.opsclub.com, join today and get your mates from around the world to get involved too. The Ops Club is designed for the hands-on guys who get down and dirty on- site shows at home and around the world. It's there so they, YOU, can keep in touch.
Tsunami. Ravinder Sethi has received a letter of thanks from the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) for the continuing support that IELA has given to the Tsunami Rehabilitation Project. "This journey from crisis to restoring normalcy was only possible with your support to CII".
7 October 2008
Standards.The BOM votes against widening the vote to non members. The committee to determine the benchmark and action to be taken against low performing companies.
Membership. Trevor Foley said he believed that the CHF 5'000.-Entrance Fee was a barrier to entry and suggested that is was reduced by 50%. GK suggested a membership drive during the last quarter 2008. The BOM voted in favour for this limited trial period. There will be a 50% reduction on the Entrance Fee for companies submitting applications before 31.12.08.
Legal Status/Transition. Malcolm Murray, a UK Lawyer, who had joined the BOM meeting, advised that the best structure in the UK would be a 'Company Limited by Guarantee'. BOM/LB asked him many questions ranging from the structure and Office Holders' responsibilities to tax and annual legal costs. He answered various issues raised including VAT.
Secretariat. The Chairman advised that the Secretariat contract with ESN (former AEO) expires at the end of May. Greg Keh asked about ESN's commitment. Trevor Foley advised that ESN was 'in it for the long term'. Greg Keh asked whether ESN would be interested in retaining the contract if the legal status remained the same. Trevor Foley said he would think seriously about it.
3-5 October 2008
The 3rd meeting of the Seniors Club takes place in Freiburg im Breisgau, the ancient and historical city in the Black Forest. Sixteen participants from six different countries including Masao Sato who had travelled from Japan to attend, are assembled.
The total number of members is 106 representing 46 countries.
23rd IELA CONGRESS in Melbourne, Australia. Attendance: 53 members from 28 countries.
The following awards are presented at the Gala Dinner:
The BOM decides to accept the concept of inviting non IELA members to congress (as guests of the BOM).
The Chairman advised that UFI will 'endorse' IELA and that this should remain a top level strategic objective.
Customs. Peter Fritz would like the completion of the customs survey to be made compulsory for all members. UFI is very excited about the IELA's Customs Manual. There is now a weblink from the UFI site to the IELA's customs pages.
Training. Achim Lotzwick confirmed that plans were proceeding well for the Bangkok Seminar (14-19 January 2009)
Legal structure. (Chairman's report delivered to the GA). It is becoming increasingly clear that our status as a Swiss Cooperative that has served us so well in the past is becoming untenable as we move forward. A decision has been made to move IELA to the status of a non profit association.
Membership. The membership committee will focus on our goal of 150 members, quality members and we will meet our goal by 2010.
The total number of members is 103 representing 44 countries.
A record-breaking number of 29 participants proved that the ILEA Winter Seminar is very prominent among IELA Member Companies. The addition of new elements created more networking opportunities and, at the same time, increased the quality of the educational programme.
20-21 January 2008
Kellen Termination. Unanimous agreement to endorse and ratify the processes and decisions undertaken which culminated in the notice of termination recently issued to Kellen. Preferred termination timeframe agreed as end February.
Future Secretariat. There are 3 options. BOM have met and discussed with AEO (Trevor Foley) in Zurich. Phil Powell explained to all about his personal relationship to AEO. All BOM members have positive feeling about AEO. BOM voted 6 in favour and 1 abstained to hire AEO as our new Association Management Firm.
The LB indicates that 7.6% Swiss VAT on Kellen invoices has to be declared and paid retroactively for 2006 and 2007. The LB will investigate if obtaining a VAT number will allow for us to reclaim VAT.
Legal status. Phil Powell initiated discussion on the Legal Transition and proposed that in view of the changing secretariat and the recent discovery of the Swiss VAT imposition on secretariat fees then a further discussion should ensue on the legal structure to be followed in Melbourne.
27-28 October 2007
The Middle East chapter is discussed. The idea is to increase the involvement of local members.
New pop-up stand: the decision on this matter is postponed until a clear picture of the funds available is obtained.
The objective of the Organisers Committee in the medium term will be to generate more contact between IELA members and individual Organisers.
Standards: It is reminded that in Santiago, the GA had decided to appoint Hans Brauchli as a neutral third party to enforce the IELA quality standards and help those members whose survey results suggest do not perform to a sufficient level.
Brussels secretariat. In view of recent staff changes within the IELA secretariat, the Board prefers to suspend discussions on the 2008 pending internal performance review.
Legal status. The Chairman proposed to leave this matter on file and review it on an annual basis, reduce the reserves of the Association to minimise the tax implications. He reminded that the reason to look into this matter was due to past disputes between the Board of Management and Legal Board present. The Board decided to make a final decision on this matter in January 2008 in Zurich.
Membership resignations. Notice received from Agility in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Gauteng (South Africa), Bangkok, Selangor, Seoul and Taipei (Taiwan).
19-21 October 2007
The second Seniors Club meeting takes place in Southern France near Avignon. The blend of history, culture and excellent wining and dining, together with the rekindling of old IELA-friendships all made an important contribution to the success of this reunion.
22nd IELA CONGRESS in Santiago, Chile Attendance: 57 members with 113 participants from 32 countries Phil Powell is elected as Chairman of the Board of Management. Neil Goatcher, Achim Lotzwick and Christoph Rauch are elected into the Board of Management. They replace Maria Lorenz, Margaret Churchill and Ravinder Sethi who resigned.
Jochen Witt, Chairman of UFI, is one of the guest speakers.
The following awards are presented at the Gala Dinner:
Hans Brauchli is decreed as Honorary Lifetime President of IELA.
As decided by the BOM the PR activity will be handled by the Secretariat under the supervision of the Board of Management. The new BOM could appoint one key Board member to coordinate and advise on PR activity.
Membership. In order to secure more applications and quality candidates and achieve the target of 150 members in 2010, the Membership Committee is looking into the active involvement of the Secretariat.
Tsunami. An update on the progress is presented. A plaque will be created on the site to thank IELA for its contribution.
Legal status. All information have been collected and submitted together with the various scenarios. A letter indicated that the legal fees would be of CHF 30/40'000.--. This issue will be discussed at the next meeting.
The total number of members is 112 representing 47 countries.
Secretariat: P. Conrath to inform Kellen's Management of impression of IELA BOM+CP that there was not a sufficient responsiveness of the secretariat in the last three months.
Standards: The number of surveys received has doubled. Question: what to do with members who do not fill in the surveys ? Companies scoring below average are to be judged by a neutral body.
The suggestion to hold the Winter Seminar in the framework of the regional chapters was not well received. Should the BOM still decide to do so, the Training Committee will not handle it. The Chairman expressed his preference to keep the Seminar in Zurich since this formula has been successful so far.
Ops Club: It was questioned the lack of success of this activity. It appears that the main reasons are the lack of leadership, budget and direction. Operational staff should see the club as an opportunity and not as a burden.
Regionalization of IELA : Local members are encouraged to create regional chapters. UFI's regional chapters should be used as an example. It was stressed the importance of a voluntary commitment to IELA in general and the local chapters in particular.
The Board agreed to rename the individual merit award into the Hans Brauchli individual achievement award. The individual award will not be systematically attributed every year. It will be awarded by the Board of Management to acknowledge exceptional achievements.
The total number of members is 111 representing 47 countries.
22 -23 October 2006
The group discussed the opportunity of holding a separate networking event and agreed to send out a survey.
By-Laws to be changed to make it compulsory for members to complete the Standards Surveys. Affiliated members are allowed to survey other members and to be surveyed. BOM to discuss possible sanctions for not completing the survey.
Review the rights and obligations of the affiliated members. Current rights are the use of the IELA logo and reception of publications.
Tsunami: Ravinder Sethi reported that construction will start at the end of October and is expected to finish in February 2007.
Legal status: To investigate all aspects of this issue, including the possible change in Switzerland from a cooperative into a non- profit association. To have this issue finalized by the end of 2007 so that in case of need, the 2008 GA can take the final decision.
Jochen Witt, president of UFI, has nominated Ravinder Sethi on the Board of Directors for the next two years.
20-22 October 2006
The first meeting of the Seniors Club takes place in Montreux, Switzerland which was the location of the very first IELA meeting back in 1986. 20 participants enjoyed the ambiance, superb food and service created just the right atmosphere for all of them to reminisce and catch up with the latest news and gossip.
An extraordinary General Assembly is held in Athens on 19 June 2006. By letter of 9 November 2005, the Legal Board had informed the entire membership explaining in details the reason for this Extraordinary General Assembly. On that occasion, the amended balance sheets for the year 2004 are accepted and both the Legal and the Board of Management are discharged unanimously.
21st IELA CONGRESS in Athens, Greece Attendance: 91 members from 45 countries Elections: Thierry Demeure is elected into the Board of Directors. Phil Powell is elected Incoming Chairperson of the Board of Management.
The reviewed articles and by-laws are presented to the floor and unanimously approved.
The networking event is quite successful.
The following awards are presented at the Gala Dinner:
Ron Berry and Hans R. Brauchli both are nominated as Honorary Members. Thomas Luechinger and Sandro Rugel are presented with plaques in recognition of their work for IELA respectively as Treasurer and as member of the Legal Board. Thomas Luechinger, Treasurer since 1999, officially hands over the key to IELA to Guido Fornelli, the new Treasurer.
Legal status: The Board agreed on the need to determine the best way forward and the timeframe for any change of legal status and on the need to do so in a cost / benefit analysis of the situation.
The total number of members is 108 representing 47 countries.
P. Conrath reported on the first months of activity of the secretariat and indicated the availability of the secretariat to further assist committees in their activity.
Change of legal status. There are in total three options. First option: Remain as a cooperative but obtain to be treated by the Swiss Authorities as an association for tax. Second option: change the legal status of IELA to become an association. Third option: liquidate IELA as a Swiss Cooperative and create another entity in Belgium or elsewhere. Options two and three would require a 75% approval by membership during a General Assembly.
Partnering event. Discussion regarding the opening of such an event to non-IELA members. There was a majority in the Board in favour of organising such an event with only IELA members and invite some partners from other branches of the industry.
Zurich BOM meeting: Welcome to Brussels team and gratitude for past excellent work of Ruth Meister
The IELA office located Chemin Taverney has been closed and the IELA's Executive Director is now operating from the IEL offices in Geneva.
The Winter Seminar was sold out and a success. The format previously used proved effective. The welcome cocktail and speed dating were particularly effective to break the ice in the beginning of the seminar. A substantial interest for the Ops. Club was raised.
The idea of a seminar for middle management was submitted.
IELA has received a proposal to become full member of UFI's Operation Committee.
Partnering event. The BOM agrees to organise an IELA-backed partnering event open to IELA members and non-members.
The total number of members is 106 representing 47 countries.
The Final Transition Team will explore in depth and in liaison with Kellen the option of changing the legal status of IELA, specifically on the financial implications resulting from any such change. This, however, is not a priority issue right now.
A new version of the IELA Payment Terms were duly discussed and approved.
Seniors Club: guidelines were discussed. A possible financial participation from IELA will be possible if duly justified and approved by the BOM. The venues for the annual meeting will be independent from the venues of the IELA congresses. The administration of the Club should not be part of the secretariat.
25-26 June 2005
Executive Seminar: Following a survey amongst the members, not enough interest was shown and it is therefore decided to postpone if for the time being.
OPS Club: approx. 100 members. A contest paper will be prepared granting the winner a free registration for the 2006 Winter Seminar.
Seniors Club: Hans R. Brauchli will develop this subject further and will keep the Board informed.
Concept and Idea (Partnering Event): Steve Turner has dropped the idea. IELA will check if Kellen has a programme for such an activity.
Tsunami: So far, USD 24'300.-have been contributed by our members. The money will serve to create a Citizen Information Center for the affected people (as part of the Indian Tsunami Rehabilitation Project). Ravinder will draft a letter to the members informing them what will be done with the money sponsored. Mention in the IELA Report the names of the members who have donated.
24 June 2005
A meeting takes place at Kellen's offices. The first impression the members of the Board of Management have is good.
Kellen Brussels is selected to be the new secretariat of IELA.
20th IELA CONGRESS in New Delhi, India
Attendance: 62 members from 32 countries. Ravinder Sethi is confirmed as the Chairman of the Board of Management. Margaret Churchill and Bob Moore are newly elected into the Board.
The following awards are presented at the Gala Dinner:
Ron Berry was honoured for his merits as the previous IELA Chairman.
IELA EXPO : 15 exhibitors
A new election procedure of the Chairman of the Board of Management plus the Board members is accepted by the floor.
Ruud van Ingen, President of UFI, is one of the guest speakers.
Number 50 IELA Report - Jubilee-Report !
Regarding the future Secretariat, the Search Survey / Analysis showed that the most suitable solutions are: AEO - UK, Spedlogswiss - Basle and Kellen Group - Brussels. Three persons appointed by the BOM, viz. Ravinder Sethi, Maria Lorenz and Guido Fornelli will visit these 3 candidates before the end of the year and will then report to the BOM with their conclusions.
It has been confirmed that the transfer of the Secretariat should take place mid. 2005, Ruth being available latest until 31.12.2005.
Neil Goatcher suggested that IELA should have its own tracking system, though it would take a long time to build it up.
It was decided that we should fast track the project of an Executive Seminar. The Training Committee is requested to produce a list of topics we believe should be the subject of the seminar.
The total number of members is 102 representing 46 countries.
For personal reasons and with immediate effect, Ron Berry resigns as the IELA Chairman. The Vice-Chairman Ravinder Sethi becomes the acting Chairman until the next General Assembly.
19th IELA CONGRESS in Istanbul, Turkey.
Attendance: 67 members with 130 participants from 38 countries. Ron Berry is re-elected as IELA Chairman for a second term. Greg Keh is elected into the Board and replaces Ron Koehler who resigned.
The following awards are presented at the Gala Dinner:
IELA EXPO: 1 exhibitor.
Youth Chapter: now becomes the 'Ops Club'. (for operational staff) The presentation is very well attended and people show a lot of interest. They will have their own logo. A website and database will be created.
Standards: will acquire the necessary software to do future surveys on line.
New election procedure for the IELA Chairman plus Board: As the present situation is not satisfactory, a new procedure will be worked out latest for our New Delhi Congress.
IELA REPORT: will go on with both a printed and an on-line version. Standards this year, approx. 70 % of the members have replied. Good result.
Organizers committee: they have now their own message board.
Future IELA secretariat: Greg Keh will take care that all candidates will have the same RFP. All proposals should be received by mid- September so that they can be discussed at the Board meeting at the end of October.
IELA Winter Seminar in Zurich: another great success. Only happy faces. 26 participants from 18 member companies from 12 countries. The evening the students spent together with the Board members was very much appreciated. Next Winter Seminar scheduled for January 2006. Limitation 2 participants per member company.
Staff exchange: inform the membership of this opportunity.
Standards survey. Only approx. 40 % of the members have replied which is not satisfactory.
IELA secretariat: As Ruth will retire sometimes in 2005, the complete Board is invited to come up with suggestions as to the future of the secretariat. Would outsourcing be a solution ? Hans confirmed that, health permitting, he will continue in his function until further notice.
Honorary members: Founding members will automatically become Honorary members once they retire from active life.
Youth Chapter. Christoph Rauch wishes to create a Database of the operational staff.
Customs information in our Website : 48 countries are now covered.
18th IELA CONGRESS in Rome, Italy
Attendance: 77 members with 160 participants representing 38 countries. (new record attendance !) Three persons are resigning from the Board: Thierry Demeure, Pentti Flink and Sim Kian Kiat. Are newly elected into the Board: Guido Fornelli and Phil Powell. Maria Lorenz, Thomas Lüchinger and Ron Koehler are confirmed in their function. Thierry Demeure becomes a Honorary Member of IELA. Nominating Panel. To replace the resigning Steve Barry and Derek Jeffries the following persons are elected by the floor: Thierry Demeure and Sim Kian Kiat. Edgar von der Heydt being confirmed.
The following awards are presented at the Gala Dinner:
Youth Chapter: will be pursued by Christoph Rauch.
IELA Website: Customs is the most visited Committee.
PR: the portable stand is available to all members. Contents of the IELA REPORTS are also on our Web. Members should make more use of the possibility to have their ads in the IELA REPORT.
IELA EXPO: 5 exhibitors.
Neil Goatcher is taking over the Chairmanship of the Standards Committee. Condensed version of the Site Agents/Export Agents Standards are available.
Virtual ATA Carnet. The World ATA Carnet Council in Paris has finally decided not to invest money in this project.
The idea of an IELA Mediation Service is presented by Ron Berry.
IECM '04 Singapore. SACEOS thanks to Sim has offered to IELA a free booth.
Greg Keh takes over the Chairmanship of the Membership Committee.
The total number of members is 100 representing 43 countries.
For the third time, a Brainstorming Session of the Board is taking place.
Training: the number of participants of the Winter Seminars will be limited to approx. 25. The possibility of creating Seminars for Senior Executives/Management is being studied.
IELA REPORT. Study the possibility to have also an electronic version.
Customs Committee: Guido Fornelli takes over the Chairmanship. The information on the Website needs urgently updating.
The former Recruiting Committee has a new name : 'Membership Committee'.
UFI/XM Summer Seminar Geneva with IELA participation. For the first time, IELA's portable stand (pop up) is used. It really looks great.
17th IELA CONGRESS in Las Vegas, USA Attendance: 64 members with 125 participants representing 35 countries. Board of Directors: to replace Klaus Rauch who passed away, Markus Sprecher is elected as a new member. Ron Berry is elected as the 9th Chairman of IELA. No elections take place for the Board of Management.
For the first time, an award, the 'Special Merit Award' is presented to a person having contributed on various levels for the development of IELA. It goes to late Klaus Rauch. The award is handed over to his son Christoph. The floor agrees to go ahead with Awards also in the future. (Best On-Site agent, best Export agent and 'Special Merit Award'.)
Two new attractive posters have been produced. Trans-Link Singapore is the first member having an ad in the IELA REPORT. Hopefully others will follow.
The Database has been completed and is now available.
Steve Barry takes over the Chairmanship of the Recruiting Committee. US drayage companies are not desired as IELA members.
A 'Reciprocity Agreement' is signed between IELA and XM Associated Exhibition Organizers.
The total number of members is 99 representing 41 countries
A Brainstorming session in New Delhi generates a lot of new ideas.
Winter Seminar in Zurich : Was a great success : 27 participants from 17 members located in 14 countries. Next Seminar to take place in January 2004.
Virtual ATA Carnet. Mr. Coïdan invites IELA to participate in the elaboration of this project.
IELA REPORT : New column 'Meet the People' taken care by Tracey Dunleavy.
Norbert Schmidt of CIDEX Delhi makes a presentation on IELA EXPO.
The IELA logo has been legally registered and is thus protected from misuse.
The total number of members is 98 representing 42 countries.
Staff exchange: So far 5 members have applied.
IELA Corner in the m+a Report. We should strive to have in each m+a Newsletter a brief information on IELA.
The project of a Virtual ATA Carnet is presented to Mr. P. Coïdan, President of the World ATA Carnet Council who showed great interest. We now await his further news.
12 May 2001
It is with deep sorrow that we were to learn the passing away, on his trip home from Beijing, of our dear friend Klaus Rauch. IELA will never forget the outstanding personality of Klaus Rauch who has been a founding member of IELA, its Chairman and a Board member until a week before when he became an Honorary Member of our organization.
6-10 May 2001
16th IELA CONGRESS in Beijing, China
Attendance: 64 members with 116 participants. The number of Board members is increased from 6 to 7. (excl. the Chairman) Klaus Rauch retires from the Board and becomes a Honorary Member of IELA. For the two openings, Maria Lorenz and Ravinder Sethi are elected by secret ballot.
IELA Anthem. The only entry came from Donata Dello Siesto (Guido's wife). Première at the Gala Dinner.
PR: It is reminded that members can make ads in the IELA REPORT.
The information contained in our Database is available to all members.
Dates for IELA Congresses : the best periods would be the last two weeks of June.
For the first time, the Board meets for a full day 'Brainstorming' to plan IELA's future.
Phil Powell wants to set up a complete database of global organizers.
The structure of the present IELA Website will be redone. Andrea Lorenz will as from now on be in charge.
IELA will finally have its own pop up stand which can be used at various events (UFI, Trade Shows, etc).
Virtual ATA Carnet. This matter is now blocked at the IBCC, Paris.
Winter Seminar : Will now take place 10-13, 2000 at the Zurich Fair Ground.
The IELA secretariat leaves the offices of Inter Transport Ltd and moves into their own new offices at Chemin Taverney 2 at Grand-Saconnex, Geneva. Hans R. Brauchli and Ruth Meister remain in charge.
The average survey rating of our Edinburgh Congress was slightly lower than the Budapest one.
In future, our yearly general meetings will be called 'IELA CONGRESS' and no longer general assembly.
The Board agrees that IELA must be covered by a liability insurance for the risks they encounter as organizers of congresses.
SMART terms. There are hardly any users among our members.
IELA members worldwide have problems with the Courier Companies. Tracey Dunleavy will try to get in touch with them.
It is decided that future training courses will be organized directly by IELA. The first such course called Winter Seminar will take place in Switzerland in 2002. Ron Berry stated that IELA had no real strategy for the future. He will prepare suitable proposals.
Portable stand: This matter will now be pursued further.
Steve Barry suggests the creation of Awards for the best 'On site' and 'Export Agent'.
17 IELA participants from 11 countries attended the first joint IELA/SACEOS Training course in Singapore. The best trainee came from Orient Marine Lines, New Delhi. He will be invited to our Beijing Congress.
15th General Assembly in Edinburgh, Great Britain (Beyond his control, Hans R. Brauchli could not attend) Attendance: 70 members with 144 participants (new record) Thierry Demeure is elected as the 8th Chairman of IELA by show of hands. No elections into the Board are taking place this year. The Nominating Panel is confirmed in its function.
PR: New brochure. Maria Lorenz is congratulated for the remarkable result. The IELA Web site will be adopted to the new design.
Standards: Tracey Dunleavy takes over the Chairmanship from Len Troost. Ethics have been separated from the Standards committee and are now the Board's responsibility.
In IELA's Web site, it is the Customs corner which receives most of the hits. It is therefore important that the Customs manual is regularly updated.
Ron Berry presents the idea of a 'virtual ATA Carnet'.
Organizers: Phil Powell takes over the Chairmanship from Klaus Rauch.
The total number of members is 87 represented in 41 countries.
IELA has its own booth at the INTEREXPO CHINA 2000 and participates actively at various workshops. The Board holds on this occasion its first meetings in China.
PR: The draft of the new brochure is presented and accepted. A new design is adopted for the IELA REPORT.
Organizers: With the change of UFI's articles, IELA can now apply for associated membership. The German IELA members are now part of the German IELA Chapter within AUMA. IFES Convention '99 in Milan was attended by Thierry Demeure.
Training: Ron Berry will inform the membership that IELA is considering to organize a Training course in Singapore together with SACEOS.
Guidelines for the selection of future GA venues are discussed and accepted.
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Abacus 1999
A novel set in some kind of near-future England and written in the vernacular-specatular style. It therefore calls both on Trainspotting and A Clockwork Orange but in terms of individuality leaves both these other books behind. Boxy an Star is like a small alternative universe floating somewhere alongside ours. There is a strong case for it being the best lyrical vision of the UK ecstasy culture and associated fall out – perhaps because it concentrates on the warped personalities arising as side effects of drug use and it doesn't hammer on about the drugs themselves.
The tale is told by Bole, a teenage boy, about Star, his girlfriend, and Boxy, his drug dealer. It starts at a party under a duvet they mistake for a giant bag of pills, and they pay a visit to a lady called Prim who has a strange lover who scares the daylights out of them. They travel to Wolfer Humpton as drug couriers, but fail at this task. Nothing much matters except that they are trying to get pills most of the time, and unfortunately the groan ups of the world keep standing in their way.
Bole narrates with a voice inspired by text messages and teletubbies. A teenager without any schooling, he sounds like a toddler encased in an adult body. Sentences are broken down to fragments. Like. Words have. Fullstops after them. And the spelling is. Halfway finetic. Or progressing into slang euphemisms. Like. Cuntstable Pineapplehead. Stinkies an jeanies. Smellovision. An ballbag. Words are often chosen because they rhyme or are inappropriate.
There is less description and a lot of superb dialogue. Most of the jokes revolve around Bole and Star being too stoopid or too naive to understand what's really going on. The dominant theme is about innocence in a corrupt world, and the secondary theme is probably the love between Bole and Star. Essentially this is a vignette with no sense of resolution, but despite the sad elements the humour and warmth shines through.
A few questions remain: Like, what's with the recurring complimentary colours, blue and orange? Is the dead boy here for anything other than abstract reasons?
This is a great novel but it could have been even greater. The references to prozac and facial piercings seem to suggest current day Britain, but other elements such as the "spangles" that flood the streets imply a distant future. A few small alterations would have rendered the setting in a plausible, near future instead of a what feels like a slightly different dimension. And another layer could have been added by defining the plot a little further. There is no real character development from chapter to chapter and significant things seem to happen without due reflection.
King has yet to produce another book which is quite so interesting and seems to be moving towards children's fiction. Rumours persist of a Boxy an Star movie.


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The lawmakers said such a program is needed given a new report from the Homeland Security Department that found gaps in such interoperability among emergency responders.
Incoming House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said more than five years has passed since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, in which emergency responders died due to a lack of interoperable communications.
"Time and again, the lack of interoperable communication has hindered the ability of our first responders to successfully do their jobs," Thompson said in a statement. "The only way to truly address this problem is to create an interoperability grant program that provides guidance and exclusive funding for states and cities to wisely build out their communications systems without forcing them to choose over funding their bridges and water supply."
Rep. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., said she "will fight to pass legislation to finally establish a federal grant program for interoperable communications" within the coming weeks.
A package of security measures that Democrats are expected to unveil next week also will address shortfalls in interoperability, a Democratic leadership aide said. It is unclear if the package would authorize additional funding toward that goal.
Key House Republicans support more funding for interoperable communications, including outgoing Homeland Security Chairman Peter King of New York and outgoing Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee Chairman Dave Reichert of Washington. But Republicans and Democrats appear to differ over how best to improve interoperability.
Thompson tried unsuccessfully last year to authorize $3.1 billion for interoperable communications as part of a bill to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Instead, that bill included measures authored by Reichert that would have required communities to have standards and plans for buying and using interoperable communications.
"I would support additional funding to help assist with improving the remaining emergency communications issues," Reichert said. "However, we've already spent over $2 billion on emergency communications since 2003, and we continue to see problems. ... We must spend national security funds effectively, not politically."
A GOP aide noted that almost every Democrat, including Thompson and Lowey, voted against a 2005 bill to reallocate airwaves that reserved $1 billion for interoperable communications. That funding must be spent in 2007, the aide said.
"The Reichert bill, already signed into law in September, will actually do much more to address the problems exposed by the [department's] interoperability report than simply throwing more money at the states," the aide said.
A Democratic aide said the 2005 bill was massive and included many measures Democrats did not support. "I don't think it's fair to say we voted against an interoperable grant program," the aide said.
The report found that urban areas have improved their tactical interoperability, but solutions often are not available regionally and are far from seamless in many areas. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff has said his department will ensure that the highest-risk urban areas have interoperable systems by the end of 2007 and that all states have it by the end of 2008.


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Place ham slice in a 12- x 8- x 2-inch baking dish. Pour peach liquid over ham; sprinkle with sugar. Insert cloves in ham. Bake, uncovered, at 300° for 45 minutes. Place reserved peaches around ham; bake 15 minutes or until peaches are heated. Serve peaches with ham.
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UX Archives - Bruce Clay, Inc. BlogJanuary 18, 2016
What Is UX? Who Owns User Experience Optimization? What You Need to Know About SEO & User Satisfaction from #SEOchat
User experience (UX) is the web design and marketing concept concerned with satisfying the user in their every interaction with a brand's website and products. Attention to UX spans all aspects of digital marketing, including images and videos, design, website architecture and content. When we hosted #SEOChat last week, we immediately knew what we wanted to talk about: user experience. It's an integral part of digital marketing, and something we can never pay too much attention to.
Read more of What Is UX? Who Owns User Experience Optimization? What You Need to Know About SEO & User Satisfaction from #SEOchat.
April 30, 2014
The #1 Thing You Can Do to Improve Mobile UX: Image Optimization
Or: So You've Got Responsive Design, Now What?
Having a responsive design is the Google-recommended way to deliver content on mobile devices. While other mobile formats are acceptable to Google as well, Google prefers one over the others. So, while the benefits of responsive design are clear, but what happens when responsive web design isn't good enough? An issue complicating mobile UX for many responsive sites: load time and image heavy sites.
Web developer Trilibis recently released a survey on the web performance of sites utilizing responsive web design and found that 69 percent of those sites did not have an acceptable load time. Perhaps we overlooked user experience and took for granted performance on mobile devices. We thought maybe the relatively fast load times on our desktop sites would translate to responsive design. Our site is content-rich and relevant to user queries. So, what gives?
The single-most contributing factor to slow load times on responsive design mobile sites is images, says the Tribilis survey. Big, fat images.
Read more of The #1 Thing You Can Do to Improve Mobile UX: Image Optimization.
January 17, 2014
Mobile User Experience is Mobile Optimization: Using Google's PageSpeed Insights Tool for Mobile
Google is serious about user experience on mobile devices. Until recently there haven't been many tools to analyze a mobile user experience or mobile optimization efforts. Last August Google gave webmasters a tool to validate mobile optimization through its PageSpeed Insights tool. Much like GTMetrix and other page speed tools, Google's tool reports specific items that may be a hindrance to optimal site performance for both desktop and mobile platforms.
SEOs familiar with the selection of page speed evaluation tools on the market will likely recognize a common limiting factor. Each page speed tool I've ever used only goes so far as tell you what the problem is, with very few telling you how to fix it. For example, a typical page speed tool may report that a site has a lot of thumbnail images and the page may benefit from using CSS sprites – something like that. But none of the tools will suggest why this observation is important, at least from a mobile perspective.
Google's PageSpeed Insights tool defaults to the mobile tab (we can read between the lines however we want), but newly added to the tool is a User Experience section which is currently in beta. Click-through for the insights this tool provides and what that tells us about Google's prioritization of mobile user experience.
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SMX Boot Camp: SEO Friendly Web Design (#smx #14A)
Ah. This is a good one. In this session Shari Thurow (@sharithurow, Founder and SEO Director at Omni Marketing Interactive) will be showing us how to create search engine friendly sites that can be read and indexed by search spiders, but are also equally appealing to human visitors. A great resource for those dealing with, ahem, I mean… highly respecting the feedback of web designers who aren't convinced you can have SEO friendly web design without compromising user experience.
Yay for SEO and UX working together, and yay for educating entire teams on the value of both! Let's go.
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3 Steps to a Better User Experience on Your Site
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After about two minutes of wrestling with it, I thought, How hard could it be for Trader Joe's to have made one tiny tab to grab hold of – an improvement that would make a huge impact on the experience?
The thing about the user experience is that sometimes we, as product developers and marketers, are so close the product that we fail to see the obvious. Or maybe we just haven't taken the time to look at the product from every possible angle. Either way, we can't forget to take the time to revisit the user experience time and time again throughout the lifecycle of the product. And yes, that means your website — the most important product you have on the Web.


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It's gearing up to be a busy week at the Statehouse this week - with the fight for ethics reform and a bill that would allow seawalls leading the pack so far.
On ethics, it seems there's more disagreement than accord as a proposal heads to the House floor.
As the P&C reported:
The ethics-related case being pursued by Attorney General Alan Wilson against House Speaker Bobby Harrell, R-Charleston, has interjected politics in way that lawmakers say makes even common sense reforms more difficult.
Some S.C. senators and Gov. Nikki Haley have already rejected the House's preliminary version of the bill. Haley's pushback on the House's proposal has rankled some members.
And outside critics have already dismissed parts of legislators' ethics push, saying the effort appears to be moving in the wrong direction.
House members say, though, that they are optimistic a bill that achieves sound reforms can be passed - even if not everyone is happy with it.
If a bill that would allow the construction of seawalls is going to get passed this year, it will likely need to pass the House this week to have enough time to be taken up in the S.C. Senate. The bill will be controversial: Seawalls exacerbate erosion and beaches have literally been swept away in front of them.
But the bill comes as escalating costs stymie community efforts to renourish, or re-sand eroding beaches up and down the coast. Delays in funding for the renourishment now underway at Folly Beach led to waves washing under homes and owners defying the state ban to protect their properties. The severely eroded beach has compromised the effectiveness of the renourishment itself.
Rep. Bakari Sellers wants to make history (P&C)
Four Republicans vie for lt. governor nomination (P&C, AP)
USC buys Pat Conroy archives (WLTX)
SC unemployment drops to lowest level in years (AP)
Dem leaders choose Hutto in Senate race (AP)
Dems vying for schools chief to debate Tuesday (AP)