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Israel on Thursday was abuzz with rumors that US Secretary of State John Kerry had finally succeeded in his mission to bring Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table.
Kerry is currently in Amman on a slightly extended stay, and is expected to address the media on Friday after receiving what he hopes will be a green light from Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
Earlier in the week, Kerry stated that through patient and tireless work, he had managed to narrow the gaps between the Israeli and Palestinian positions. He also urged Israel to take a serious look at the Arab League Peace Initiative, which offers Israel recognition in return for a full withdrawal from Judea, Samaria, the Golan Heights and the eastern half of Jerusalem. Oh, and Israel needs to open its gates to millions of so-called "Palestinian refugees."
Israeli officials on Thursday said they remain ready to restart peace talks, and are willing to reach a negotiated settlement based on the pre-1967 borders, with agreed land swaps.
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Everything around us is a system. Take the human body for an instance; our body is a system comprising of organs. Each organ operates independently of the cells that run the show. These organisms in turn are composed of even smaller bits of matter. And all this works without a hitch. Without systems, there is chaos. No meaningful growth can spurt without it.
Why do majority of new businesses fail, yet most franchises succeed? Systems.
So, it comes as no surprise that well managed businesses have pre-defined procedures for handling sales, logistics, marketing, IT, customer service, and finance. Any process that may need to be repeated in the future should be systematized. Procedures are important because they can be repeated and scaled without re-inventing the wheel each time. It is the entrepeneur's job to focus on creating and improving procedures so that the employees may run them.
And how do you build a system? Simply document each and every process. Documented procedures save time by templating the initial hard work. Here are some simple examples of systems I have applied in my own startups.
1. Create a template for the weekly newsletter. (i.e. CampaignMonitor)
2. Create a procedure for managing invoices, tax receipts and business expenses. (i.e. Freshbooks, SalesForce)
3. Use a CMS to update the website. (i.e. WordPress)
4. Create a cover letter template for all business communication.
5. Use a scripted greeting when answering phone calls. (i.e. Ringio)
6. Securely store all passwords in one software (i.e PassPack)
This sort of procedural approach makes it possible to refine processes based on the success and failure associated with each sub-system.

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I am investigating solutions to Fermat's equation $$x^n+y^n=z^n$$ with $x,y,z$ in the Gaussian integers, excluding solutions in excluding $\mathbb{Z}$ or $i\mathbb{Z}$ .
I have found out that there are only trivial solutions for the n=3 and n=4 cases, e.g. here.
I would be grateful if you let me know of the current status or if it is already a theorem.
P.S.: This same question was asked on Math.SE but it has now drowned under the fold and I thought I will have better chances of getting answers here.


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The Liebherr T 264 mining truck is part of the 220-tonne size class, matching ultra-class hydraulic excavators, as well as electric shovels and wheel loaders. Its unique combination of a high-horsepower engine (2,700 hp), an efficient Litronic Plus AC drive system and powerful electric wheel motors (4,425 hp) allow for faster cycle times, making the T 264 exceptionally productive and cost-efficient.
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The City of Monterey has six vibrant and active business districts:
Before selecting a particular location, check with the City of Monterey's Planning Division to make sure that your business meets Zoning Code requirements. Certain areas of the City are zoned for Commercial and Industrial Uses. Additional requirements for the operations of a business are also included in the Zoning Code. You need to verify that the zoning classification of your proposed location allows the kind of business you plan to operate. Contact the Planning Office, (831) 646-3885 for more information.
Some commercial businesses must also obtain a Use Permit to operate in the City of Monterey. Use Permits enable the City to review and control the operations of businesses which might have a detrimental impact on other nearby businesses or residents. Such businesses include fast food restaurants, businesses providing live entertainment, and/or businesses with late hours of operation adjacent to residential areas. Contact the Planning Office,(831) 646-3885 to determine whether or not you will need to obtain a Use Permit.
Some businesses which have few or no impacts are allowed to be operated out of an existing residence. Such businesses must obtain a Home Occupation Permit. Additional information can be obtained from the Planning Office, (831) 646-3885. Click here to download a project application (PDF).
All new signs require a sign permit, and may require approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Information on signage requirements can be obtained from the Planning Office, (831) 646-3885.
Construction of a new building or an addition to an existing building will require approval of the Architectural Review Committee and building permits. Planning Staff can provide you with information Regarding Planning and Building Code requirements for your proposed business. Contact the Planning Office, (831) 646-3885 for more information.
Once your project has been approved, you need to contact the Building Safety Division to make sure your proposed project meets current building code and fire safety requirements. All new construction must be approved by the Permits & Inspections Office and may require review by the Fire Marshall before you can occupy your new or improved space and open your business. For more info contact the Permits & Inspection Office,
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(Hair stylists and barbers) need to obtain a license before starting their business from the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
Independent Massage Technicians when applying for a business license must provide a copy of a California Massage Therapy Council Certificate.www.camtc.org
Massage Establishments must go through the Monterey Police Dept. before submitting their business license application. Call Monterey Police at (831) 646-5698
Applicants must provide a copy of their IRS 501-(c)(3) form designating them as a non-profit. Information can be found at www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits
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A Building Regulations application is necessary for all substantial drain replacements. Minor isolated repairs need not be controlled. In all cases reasonable access should be provided for rodding and clearing.
If you have a private drainage problem please contact Environmental Services or Wessex Water
The Party Wall Act etc 1996 is not controlled by us or the Local Authority, but does provide a framework for preventing disputes in relation to party walls, boundary walls and excavations near neighbouring buildings.
If you intend carrying out work which involves:
You must check if the proposed work comes under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. If it does you must notify all your neighbours affected by the proposals.
A free guidance booklet, "The Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Explanatory Booklet"
If problems arise during the progress of works we will do our best to help find someone, and will be happy to offer advice to both you and your builder.
Ultimately we are not a warranty organisation and if the building work fails to meet your needs or expectations your redress would be against your builder, not the Borough Council. For this reason you should take great care in selecting a builder who is reliable and who is still likely to be around if you have problems two or three years into the future.
You should also be aware that under the parent legislation to the Building Regulations, it is the responsibility of the person who commissions the building work for complying with all relevant regulations. Therefore, any costs associated with rectifying defective work and any fines associated with a legislative contravention are likely to be your responsibility.
No. There is no requirement in the Building Regulations to consult neighbours (although it would be courteous for you to do so).
Yes. If the work has not started within 3 years of the deposit of a full plans application we may declare the application void. In the case of Building Notices and Initial Notices they are automatically void after 3 years from the date of deposit.
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The training camp schedule came out today and got me excited for the start of the season. Unfortunately I will only be able to make it to training camp in San Antonio for one day this year, but I am hoping to come away from my time there with a positive outlook on the season. I am already optimistic that this season will end in at least one playoff victory, but training camp will be very telling in terms of the new players and new team attitude. Here are some of the things that I hope to see:
1. Roy Williams looking dominant and on the same page with Tony Romo. We all know how important this one is to the hopes for this season.
2. All the receivers healthy and competing for playing time. I am especially hopeful that Sam Hurd and Miles Austin will be 100% by the start of training camp. I am comfortable with the current set of receivers but the team cannot afford to lose one or both of these guys this year.
3. Felix Jones flashing his amazing speed and quickness. He will be the gamebreaker for the offense this season so it is vital that he is back to his pre-injury rookie form.
4. Tony Romo throwing darts and looking decisive. This is a little harder to judge in a practice atmosphere, but I hope he is back to his old form after an offseason to get his pinkie, back, and ribs healthy.
5. Bobby Carpenter playing like a guy who belongs on the field. This is it for Bobby. Either he earns playing time this season or he is permanently labeled a bust and is probably on his way out at the end of the season. I think he will get it done if given a real shot during the season.
6. The defensive backs playing tight coverage and battling receivers for the ball. I am hoping that the soft zone we saw so much last season will be used a lot less now that we have three and possibly four or five guys capable of playing tight man to man coverage. I really want to see if all of the rookies are capable of playing at the level the Cowboys need them to play.
7. Anthony Spencer getting the job done against the run and rushing the passer. His performance is a key factor for the defense.
8. Wade Phillips looking more authoritative and involved as a coach. I know this is hoping against all odds, but he has got to assert himself more this season. I don't want to see that lost, dejected look on the sidelines when the going gets rough this season.
9. Jason Garrett demanding great execution from the offense. I saw him at training camp a couple of years ago and I came away very impressed, but he is under the gun after last season. I expect that he will do everything in his power to get the offense rolling.
10. More emphasis on special teams. This goes without saying, but last season proved how important special teams can be. I am excited to see the intensity of Joe DeCamillis.


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"Marco Polo" Venice airportWebsite Distance from the city centre: 12 km from Venice city centre.How to reach the city centre:
Bus servicesATVO Bus number 35 "Marco Polo" Airport - Venice (Rome Square)=from 8.10 a.m. until 11.40 p.m., every 20 minutes.Venice (Rome square)- "Marco Polo" airport = from 5.00 a.m. until 08.40 p.m., every 50 minutes.Timetable. "ACTV" bus number 5"Marco Polo" Airport - Venice (Rome square)= from 4.00 a.m. until 01.10 a.m.Venice (Rome square)- "Marco Polo" airport= from 4.40 a.m. until 00.40 a.m.Full timetable available on website.
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loicbar needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 162 designs submitted by 43 freelance designers.
Wipus will allow you to manage your contact and will provide you a tool to know who are your contacts.
We would like a logo for Wipus. Something fresh, web 2.0.
Wipus is web based.
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One can never be too tall or too thin, the old adage goes. Sympathique is quite fashionably both.
Rooted in two separate film face ideas called Hairstreak (English) and Mossman (American), Sympathique takes art deco to its ultimate and inevitable high fashion goals. Breezy and cool, Sympathique combines mostly androgynous majuscules with distinctly feminine minuscules to reach one of the most elegantly expressive voices a poster can ever have. More…
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Shopping for fine jewelry is a big deal – it's quite an investment, and it's also very personal. While many people go straight to their local mall to shop for these gems, there is a superior alternative: heading online.
Here are several reasons why you may want to consider shopping via Web for all things sparkly.
• The Selection is Unparalleled.
One thing that most of us want in our fine jewels is for them to be unique and truly special. The best way to know you are getting something that is one of a kind (or at least extremely rare) is to go to the place that will have the best possible selection.
There are so many ways in which you can customize your choices for glitzy accessories. You can choose to have platinum, silver or gold metal used, for instance. Even within the realm of gold, you can choose from yellow, white or even rose gold.
The kinds of gemstones you choose for your item can also give you a lot of opportunities to express your personal style and tastes. Diamonds, for instance, are available in an amazing spectrum of colors. You can get black, chocolate, blue, pink, yellow and other surprising shades.
Whether you choose a ring, stud earrings, a pendant or bracelet, it is easy to get an idea of the many options that are available through which to express yourself.
• You Can Rest Assured That You're Only Going to See Quality Items.
While it does take some quick research to make sure you are shopping with a merchant that is legitimate, the ones that are Better Business Bureau members with good reviews have some extremely high-quality products for sale. There is no reason why you can't find rings and other jewels of the same great caliber as you'd see in a store.
• It's Easy to Find Gemstones That Are Ethically Sourced.
Some companies – for instance, Front Jewelers – offer conflict-free diamonds that are mined ethically. This means that you can feel comfortable knowing that your purchase did not finance any unethical or unlawful practices throughout the world.
• Return Policies Make it Risk-Free to Shop on the Internet.
One of the biggest concerns most consumers have is that they won't be able to return something that doesn't fit their needs or expectations. Well, many merchants are now offering money-back guarantees to ensure that you are only keeping pieces you adore.


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So its been almost two months with NC with the x. To be honest I really have stopped counting the days. She has tried to reach out to me through email, text, ect.. I have ignored them all. Not to say it was easy doing that but I know it was the best thing for me to do. I still love this person and I do think about her on a daily basis though not as much as I used to. It took me over a year and half to realize that I had to let her go. I was just soo sick of the games and the back and forth drama. She told me everything I wanted to hear , but guess what ...words are just that words. Her actions told me everthing I needed to know.
Everyone who is going through a breakup , you have to let it go in order to get yourself back. Since I have let go I have found happyness again. Happyness within myself. I realized that I didnt need anyone to make me happy. I have changed my attitude about life in general. I have become more positive and optimistic. This entire situation has made me so much stronger. Dont get me wrong everyone has their bad days when you are feeling down but even then I try to stay positive. Soo many people focus on what they do not have instead of looking around and realizing what they do have. I know the holidays CAN be a hard time if you are single and feeling alone. My advice would be to hang around good friends and family as much as possible. Thats what im going to do.
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This comprehensive and accessible entrée into the world of Kabbalah covers 1,600 years of Jewish mystical thought and features a variety of thinkers—from the renowned to the obscure—unavailable in any other volume. It's a fresh take on an ancient tradition compiled by Edward Hoffman, a psychologist and respected scholar of Judaism, who reveals how this supposedly esoteric material is relevant to a host of contemporary concerns, such as ethics, emotional health, intuition and creativity, meditation, social relations and leadership, and higher states of consciousness.
Contributors include: Moses Chaim Luzzatto, Moses Cordovero, Abraham Abulafia, Maimonides, Nachmanides, The Maharal, Nachman of Breslov, The Baal Shem Tov, The Gaon of Vilna, The Netziv, The Ben Ish Chai, Yehudah Ashlag, Kalonymus Shapira, Baba Sali, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, Adin Steinsaltz, Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi, Jonathan Sacks, and many others, along with excerpts from the Sefer Yetzirah, Sefer HaBahir, and Sefer HaZohar.
"Professor Edward Hoffman has brought together the kind of anthology I was always hoping to find. Now people who would like to follow the thread of Jewish spirituality through the ages will have a comprehensive and sensitively culled reader that will make it possible for them to further pursue what their heart and soul is striving for." —Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi, co-author of A Heart Afire
"The Kabbalah Reader will truly serve as a guide for those who find the mysteries of Kabbalah impenetrable. Not only has Hoffman assembled a thorough selection of key kabbalistic texts, but he provides enlightening introductions to all of them. This book is an ideal starting point for students of Kabbalah to begin their explorations." —Howard Schwartz, author of Tree of Souls: The Mythology of Judaism
"The most comprehensive and accessible anthology of Kabbalah writings in existence. . . . The Kabbalah Reader is a remarkable collection of several millennia of visionary writers. Highly recommended." —Jewish Media Review


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The Washington Post reports that attacks are on the rise in Iraq and that al Qaeda is increasingly behind them. On Monday, more than 100 people were killed in attacks across Iraq. According to the Post, "the attacks, spread across 13 cities and more than 40 locations, targeted mostly Shiite neighborhoods and appeared to be the work of al-Qaeda in Iraq."
The Obama administration claims that al Qaeda poses no serious threat in Iraq because it lacks the support of Sunnis, who turned decisively against al Qaeda following the U.S. surge in 2007. However, the Post suggests that Sunnis may be tilting back towards al Qaeda in light of the anti-Sunni posture of Nouri al-Maliki, Iraq's Shiite prime minister.
The rise in violence and the increasing influence of al Qaeda in Iraq confirm the validity of Mario Loyola's observation that "Bush ended the War in Iraq; what Obama ended was our influence there." Loyola writes:
It was President Bush who ended the war in Iraq — by winning it. For Obama to claim that he ended the war in Iraq by bringing the troops home is as ridiculous as if he claimed credit for ending World War II by bringing troops home from Germany and Japan.
All Obama ended in Iraq was our position of strategic influence there, a priceless position gained after a horrifying sacrifice. Just imagine what the fate of Germany and Japan (and of democracy) might have been if we had abandoned those countries' nascent democratic institutions at the start of the Cold War? We learned in the years after World War I that democracies are most vulnerable to subversion and demagoguery when they are youngest. It was the long-term presence of U.S. troops that allowed stable institutions of democratic politics and flourishing commerce to sink deep roots in Japan, South Korea, Germany, and elsewhere on the periphery of the free world. A long-term presence in Iraq would have allowed us to do much the same, standing as bulwark against Iranian influence and guiding Iraq to a role of democratic leadership in a part of the world that desperately needs modern democracy to succeed.
Instead Obama utterly neglected Iraq, and made no effort to maintain the strategic position that the Bush administration bequeathed to him. As elsewhere in the Middle East, the Obama administration has merely presided over the erosion of American influence, leaving us far less able to safeguard our most vital interests, or ensure the future peace and prosperity of the Middle East.
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1. "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young." – Henry Ford
2. "Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art." – Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
3. "None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm." – Henry David Thoreau
4. "Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been." – David Bowie
5. "He who is of a calm and happy nature will hardly feel the pressure of age, but to him who is of an opposite disposition, youth and age are equally a burden." – Plato, The Republic
6. "You're either marvelous or you're boring, regardless of your age." – Morrissey
7. "Growing old is humbling and it takes effort to accomplish this stage of life with dignity." ? Kilroy J. Oldster, Dead Toad Scrolls
8. "Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength." – Betty Friedan
9. "Do not grow old, no matter how long you live. Never cease to stand like curious children before the Great Mystery into which we were born. – Albert Einstein
10. "There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age." – Sophia Loren
11. "Laughter is timeless. Imagination has not age. And Dreams are forever." – Walt Disney
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Our corporate social responsibility
Our goal: be an exemplary corporate citizen
To meet the expectations of our stakeholders, including employees, partners, customers, shareholders, suppliers and all the other communities in our ecosystem, Safran has made corporate social responsibility (CSR) an integral part of its growth strategy. Our CSR policy is grounded in six strategic priorities that are fully aligned with the Group's global strategy, actions and commitments. Safran's goal is to demonstrate exemplary social and environmental performance.
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At Safran, we see corporate social responsibility as a source of growth and performance improvement. Our core commitments of innovating to protect the environment, striving for excellence in the protection of people and goods, valuing our employees, suppliers and partners, and affirming our values of integrity, are pursued with all internal and external stakeholders.
A global framework agreement on Corporate Social Responsibility
Safran signed in October 2017 its first global framework agreement (GFA) on working conditions, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development, with the industry union federation IndustriALL Global Union and representatives of metallurgy federations in French unions.
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The six strategic priorities of Safran's CSR policy
Safran's CSR policy is based on six strategic priorities which were defined in 2012 according to the ISO 26000 standard:
Safran's corporate social responsibility policy encompasses all of the Group's stakeholders: customers, shareholders, suppliers, employees, unions, community associations, government authorities and institutions, financial analysts and ratings agencies, consumers and the media. This policy is anchored in the ethical values that form the basis of our corporate culture and are shared across the Group: responsible corporate citizenship, people development and recognition, meeting commitments, and the power of teamwork.
A structured approach
To ensure that behavior is consistent with our ethics and values, Safran's corporate social responsibility policy is organized and shared across our global organization:
- CSR sponsor at Safran Corporate Management and on the Executive Committee.
- CSR authority (Diversity and CSR Manager)
- CSR steering committee (representing all departments concerned).
- CSR correspondents at each Group company worldwide.
Underscoring our integrity-based approach, in 2013 Safran signed the United Nations Global Compact, proof of our commitment to uphold the universal principles of human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and the fight against corruption.
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Mapping Safran's CSR issues
Safran completed the mapping of its CSR issues, also referred to as a "materiality analysis(1)". This was done by surveying its stakeholders in late 2014. An analysis of this kind participates in the Group's reflection on its strategy of Corporate Social Responsibility and ensures that the most relevant issues are taken into account.
Thirty relevant issues were listed and validated by the Group's CSR steering committee. These issues have been grouped according to five major themes:
- Governance
- Products and services
- Social and Management
- Society
- Environment
Secondly, interviews with both internal and external stakeholders were conducted from a grid defining these issues. The procedure required the respondent to assess, on a scale from 1 to 4, the importance of each of these issues by answering the question:
- As an internal stakeholder: "Is this issue likely to affect Safran's business?"
- As an external stakeholder: "What are your expectations with regard to Safran in relation to this issue?"
This evaluation was supplemented by qualitative feedback, derived from interviews with all respondents.
- Internal stakeholders (eleven interviews) are representative of the company's various businesses.
- External stakeholders (ten interviews) were selected among customers, suppliers, authorities or experts.
See the mapping of Safran's CSR issues
The analysis of this map highlights a convergence of perceptions among all respondents. Indeed, in most cases, internal stakeholders rated the importance of each issue in the same way as external stakeholders. This illustrates that the importance of these issues is taken into account upstream by the company.
It emerges from this analysis that the priority issues are:
- anti-corruption and business ethics
- responsible relationships with suppliers
- quality of products and services
- continuity of business and procurement
- customer relations
- intellectual property and access to technology
- safety of products and services
These results will be used by Safran to continuously improve its performance while taking into account the ongoing dialogue with its stakeholders.
(1) The concept of materiality refers to the importance of issues such as sustainable development, i.e., their positive or negative influence on a company's business (its ability to create, preserve and redistribute value) and on that of its stakeholders. The end result of the analysis is often presented in the form of a matrix, a materiality matrix, which cross-references the expectations of internal and external stakeholders in graphic form.
Ethical guidelines
Safran is driven by the values and ethics shared by all of our employees. We conduct our business in compliance with the highest standards of honesty, integrity and professional behavior. Through this approach, we strive to be worthy of the trust placed in us by our customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers and all other stakeholders.
In 2005, Safran introduced Ethical Guidelines defining the principles and standards common to the Group, to provide a shared reference for employees under all circumstances. These guidelines are not intended to replace or override current laws and regulations, but rather to provide reference points for everyone in their professional conduct. Safran naturally complies with all laws concerning the fight against corruption and export controls.
Upholding laws
Safran employees must uphold the laws in all countries where we operate. We are especially attentive to this point because understanding the applicable laws may be more difficult in cultural and legal environments very different from those where employees have worked in the past. If there is any doubt, employees should immediately ask their manager or the company's legal department. Employees who work for a company jointly owned by Safran and another company must respect the laws of the host country, as well as the laws of countries where the company does business and where its shareholders are based. All of Safran's employees should be guided by integrity, honesty and transparency in their professional conduct. Employees are expected to deal with customers, suppliers and business partners in the Group's interest and in compliance with laws and regulations. All personnel must take particular care to uphold laws on competition, export and re-export controls, labor and employment, safety, health and environmental protection.
Appropriate business practices
- Zero tolerance of corruption
Safran, its companies and employees will tolerate absolutely no form of corruption, whether active or passive, direct or indirect, for the benefit of players in the public or private sector. Group companies comply with all international agreements concerning the fight against corruption, as well as the anti-corruption laws applied in countries where we do business. The Group, its companies and employees, may never use a third party to perform any task that they are ethically or legally forbidden to do themselves. Engaging a third party for the purpose of bribing an individual or legal entity violates anti-corruption laws. Prior to entering into a contractual relationship with a business partner, the Group's companies must undertake a methodical and fully traceable selection process.
- Gifts and hospitality
Business courtesies, such as gifts and hospitality, given to or received from customers, suppliers and other partners are solely used to build brand image and maintain good business relationships. However, these courtesies must not exceed a nominal value and may not influence, or give the appearance of influencing, any business decision. Safran should always be guided by common sense, discretion and prudence in these situations. Business courtesies are prohibited by law under certain circumstances and in certain countries. Safran's employees must comply with the applicable laws and regulations in each country where we do business.
Complying with export laws
As a global enterprise, Safran purchases goods and services from a diverse range of suppliers. The Group also provides goods and services to customers all over the world. It is therefore critical that Safran strictly comply with all applicable regulations that govern its export activities. Before engaging in any export activity, Safran employees must verify the eligibility of both the delivery location and the recipient. They must also obtain, when applicable, all required licenses and permits, including government authorizations and approvals for regulated products or technologies. These authorizations can be obtained from the relevant authority in conjunction with Safran's export controls organization. Import activities are also subject to various laws and regulations, and it is the responsibility of Safran employees to comply with applicable standards. Any breach of these import and export regulations may have serious consequences for the Group. It is Safran's responsibility to know and comply with the laws and regulations that apply to the Group's activities.
It is necessary for Safran to collect certain information about its providers, customers and prospective customers including personal data in order to comply with applicable export control laws and regulations.
Fair competition
Reflecting our full commitment to fair competition, Safran strictly complies with all competition laws in the countries where we do business. These laws generally prohibit agreements or practices that could restrain or undermine trade or competition. In particular, they ban price fixing, bid rigging, splitting markets, territories or clients between competitors, or boycotting or discriminating against certain customers or suppliers without legal justification. The discussion or disclosure of commercially sensitive information relating to competitors, customers or suppliers may also violate applicable laws.
Behavior towards customers
Each employee must uphold the principles of fairness and integrity in dealings with customers. Since Safran's business largely concerns air transport safety, there can be absolutely no compromise. Any situation that seems questionable to an employee must be immediately reported to management or a Quality manager.
Shareholder relations
Safran ensures that all shareholders simultaneously and effectively receive, on a timely basis, complete, relevant and accurate information that is consistent with previously published information. We takes particular care to apply international corporate governance standards and recommendations.
Supplier relations
Safran selects suppliers on the basis of objective criteria and demands high performance to ensure that we can fully meet our expectations and those of our customers. Under no circumstances will Safran use suppliers that employ children or use forced labor. In 2010, Safran signed a charter governing relations between major contractors and small and medium-size enterprises (SME), under the auspices of the French Ministry of the Economy, Industry and Employment.
Under no circumstances may employees damage Safran's reputation or compromise the integrity of its assets or information systems. Paid work of any kind that employees may perform outside the scope of their employment with Safran must not cause conflicts of interest with their duties within the Group. From the same standpoint, considerable caution is required when purchasing shares, directly or via an intermediary, in companies doing business with Safran. These restrictions do not apply to listed companies, except if confidential information is used, which may be construed as insider trading.
Sustainable development
Protecting the environment is more than ever a vital concern of all Safran employees, starting with product design and development, and concerning the entire production process, as well as disposal at end of life.
Political and religious activities
Safran does not finance any political parties and any political activities must be performed outside the workplace and working hours. Any employee religious practices must be practiced exclusively outside the workplace and working hours, except in the case of a legal exemption.
Information protection
Employees must protect all information acquired in the course of or in connection with the performance of their duties. In particular, they must pay particular attention to complying with internal rules and requirements concerning both written and oral communications.
Protecting confidential information
In the course of their duties, all employees have access to confidential information, which represents a key asset for Safran. Confidential or classified information is considered sensitive, and must not be disclosed or communicated outside of the Group. Similarly, Safran employees may hold information concerning the national security of the country in which their company is located. They must therefore take special care to ensure that this information is not divulged to third parties. Any information that could influence the Safran share price must remain confidential, unless it has been published by Safran. Any use of this information for personal benefit would constitute insider trading and could expose the employee to both civil and criminal liability.
Respecting our people
Ensuring our people's health and safety is a primary goal at Safran. We are an equal opportunity employer; hiring and promotion are solely based on professional qualities and results. We fully respect the dignity and private life of each employee. Furthermore, one of our core values is to create the conditions needed for all employees to be fulfilled in their chosen profession. All Safran companies comply with the personal data protection rules known as the "Binding Corporate Rules" (BCR), applicable to the processing and transfer of data outside of the European Union.
Compliance with Ethical Guidelines
Each employee is asked to read, understand and comply with Safran's Ethical Guidelines. In the event of a question or any doubt regarding appropriate conduct, it is the responsibility of the employee to immediately contact a manager or the Legal Department. Each employee has a binding obligation to comply with these Ethical Guidelines.
Safran was the first company in the French stock market index CAC 40 to receive anti-corruption certification from the information technology agency ADIT.
Following an audit carried out from September 1 to December 15, 2012, on December 23, 2012 Safran was awarded anti-corruption certification by ADIT (Agence pour la Diffusion de l'Information Technologique). This certification was conducted on the basis of standards approved by the SCPC (Service Centrale de Prévention de la Corruption), an interministerial corruption prevention department reporting to the Minister of Justice.
The certification is valid until December 2015, and recognizes the effectiveness of the processes deployed by Safran and our efforts over the last few years to upgrade our rules and procedures to establish them on a par with best-in-class international standards.
The certification audit, carried out in compliance with current international standards (ISAE 3000, International Standards on Assurance Engagements), entailed an evaluation of Safran's corporate culture and commitment to implementing the anti-corruption program (based on a clear policy and broadly circulated ethical guidelines, the deployment of Compliance Officers, an effective risk management policy, control and measurement activities to apply the program and wide circulation of relevant information both within the company and externally).This certification will be applied to all Safran Tier-1 companies from now until 2017: Sagem and Morpho were certified in early 2014; Snecma and Turbomeca will be certified by the end of 2014; Messier-Bugatti-Dowty and Herakles in 2015; Labinal Power Systems and Techspace Aero in 2016; and Aircelle and Hispano-Suiza in 2017.
Our values
Safran's identity and image in the eyes of all stakeholders are based on seven core values.
Focus on customers
Customer satisfaction is our primary objective and the thread running through all actions. Our constant aim is to :
- Listen to our customers, anticipate and understand their requirements, and meet them efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Contribute to their success through actions which are tailored to their specific requirements.
Meeting commitments
Meeting commitments means leveraging our strengths to meet or exceed expected performance. Each and every employee must meet all commitments to customers and partners, whether internal or external, in line with Safran's ethical guidelines.
We are a high-technology enterprise and our innovative and entrepreneurial mindset applies to all areas – products, services, support functions, etc. – at all levels. This value calls on everybody's creativity and reflects our personal and collective satisfaction in meeting challenges.
It is absolutely imperative that Safran anticipate market requirements and quickly address them. Responsiveness means being mobile, undertaking the necessary reforms with determination, and knowing how to adapt to a changing environment.
The power of teamwork
We constantly develop our team spirit by sharing expertise and showing solidarity, throughout Safran and with our partners around the world. "The power of teamwork" is the watchword of our continuous improvement initiative.
People development and recognition
Fostering the development and recognition of Safran's people means creating the conditions for everyone to succeed, and recognizing the results they achieve. Our collective success depends on the quality of each person. We are also letting the world know that Safran is capable of developing its human potential.
Corporate citizenship
Known for our excellent products and services, Safran drives economic, social and cultural progress, and shares the fruits of these improvements. For example, we are committed to developing a culture based on prevention, to more efficiently manage all health, safety and environmental risks. We actively contribute to social inclusion and equal opportunity through a corporate policy that promotes the integration of underserved communities, and by promoting diversity throughout our organization.
Fighting corruption
Safran has defined strict trade compliance requirements, applicable to all of our companies. Each company applies these requirements in terms of operating procedures tailored to its organization, products and markets.
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Safran's Responsible Lobbying Charter
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United Nations Global Compact
As a responsible corporate citizen, Safran signed the United Nations Global Compact in 2013, affirming our membership in a global community of businesses committed to the values of human rights, labor law, environmental protection and the fight against corruption. This initiative perfectly reflects our own Code of Ethics, with a commitment to supporting the continuous improvement and sustainable development of our business.
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World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum asks business leaders to work for a corruption-free world. Safran is an active member of the "Aviation and Travel Partnership Against Corruption Initiative: Safeguarding Aviation and Travel Value Chains."
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Export control
Safran strictly complies with all regulations concerning its import and export activities for military and dual (civil/military) technologies.
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Trade compliance
Business transactions: regulatory compliance, transparency and responsibility
Safran has defined Group-wide requirements in terms of trade compliance. We deploy a network of Trade Compliance Officers, backed by comprehensive training, to ensure the strict application of these requirements. We are involved in a number of international initiatives, placing us in the front lines of the fight against corruption.
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Fighting corruption
Safran has defined strict trade compliance requirements, applicable to all of our companies. Each company applies these requirements in terms of operating procedures tailored to its organization, products and markets.
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Safran's Responsible Lobbying Charter
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United Nations Global Compact
As a responsible corporate citizen, Safran signed the United Nations Global Compact in 2013, affirming our membership in a global community of businesses committed to the values of human rights, labor law, environmental protection and the fight against corruption. This initiative perfectly reflects our own Code of Ethics, with a commitment to supporting the continuous improvement and sustainable development of our business.
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World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum asks business leaders to work for a corruption-free world. Safran is an active member of the "Aviation and Travel Partnership Against Corruption Initiative: Safeguarding Aviation and Travel Value Chains."
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Export control
Safran strictly complies with all regulations concerning its import and export activities for military and dual (civil/military) technologies.
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Health, Safety, Environment
Safran partner of Clean Sky
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*prior to the link-up with ex-Zodiac Aerospace
Climate change
Facing today's ecological challenges, Safran applies a strategy of reducing our environmental footprint, by designing more environmentally-friendly products and sustainably managing our production facilities. But also by its implication in the European program Clean Sky in which it participates since its launch, in 2008. The Group plays it a major role, in particular in the field of engines and aeronautical equipment.
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Atmospheric pollution
Decreasing atmospheric pollution has been one of the main design criteria for Safran engines for a number of decades.
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Limiting aircraft noise during the takeoff and landing phases facilitates the responsible development of air transport. Safran designs systems and equipment that help reduce the noise generated by aircraft.
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Managing the use of hazardous substances
The management and eventual replacement of hazardous substances are prime goals at Safran. We strictly apply applicable regulations, calling on a dedicated organization.
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Risk management
Safran is mobilizing to protect people from the risks inherent in our industrial operations, and to limit our environmental impact. For example, we are developing a culture based on anticipating and managing risks, aimed at our employees, partners, suppliers and customers, along with all neighboring communities. In that respect, there has been a decrease of 100 Lost-time Accident Rate and of 1,000 Accident Frequency Rate between 2017 and 2018.
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For Safran, diversity drives performance and innovation. This conviction underpins our social model, which is the foundation of our corporate identity. It also provides a solid framework for our long-term actions designed to promote equal opportunity and fight against all forms of discrimination.
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Disabled employees
Safran has long marshaled its energies to change the perception of disabled persons and reaffirm our commitment to fighting all forms of discrimination.
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Gender equality
Safran has long been committed to promoting gender equality and equal opportunity in the workplace. Our actions focus on equal opportunity hiring, and equality in compensation and career development.
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Youth and senior employment
The sustainable employment of young people, the hiring and continued employment of seniors, and the transmission of skills and expertise between generations are all major objectives for Safran, enabling us to meet performance and growth objectives.
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Social inclusion
Safran is fully committed to equal opportunity and sees diversity as a factor driving performance and innovation. We therefore marshal our forces to support the social and professional inclusion of people from underserved communities, by offering guidance, training and employment opportunities.
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Philanthropy and Foundations
A global, responsible corporate citizen
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Safran's philanthropy policy is part of our corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach. Since Safran was created in 2005, we have supported some 550 major philanthropy projects, focusing on social and professional inclusion, equal opportunity through education, artistic creativity and talent and much more.
Corporate philanthropy focused on education
Safran, firmly convinced that education plays a vital role in personal development, as well as integration in society and equal opportunity, mainly supports education, social and cultural initiatives via its corporate philanthropy program. These initiatives include the fight against illiteracy, disengaged and at-risk students, learning how to get along with others, education via sports, music and much more.
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Sustainable action to combat exclusion
The Safran Foundation for Integration acts against all forms of exclusion. In this spirit, it develops actions to facilitate the social or professional integration of young adults affected by motor, sensory, mental or social impairments.
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Safran Foundation for Music supports Young Talents
Created in November 2004, the Safran Foundation for Music is dedicated to supporting young musicians in their training or career development. It also supports the places (concert venues, festivals) where these young artists are invited to perform. Since its creation, the Foundation has directly supported the promotion of more than 120 "Young Talents", and has been involved in partnerships with 93 structures dedicated to their promotion.
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Mystic — As sunshine streamed down on Olde Mistick Village Saturday, visitors strolled from shop to shop sampling hot cups of lobster bisque or New England clam chowder.
With temperatures reaching the mid-40s, many cast aside their winter parkas and instead donned sweaters and light jackets for the 11th Annual Cabin Fever Festival and Chowder Cook-Off. The festival-goers chatted with friends on benches, snapped photos and lined up for chowder at the village's stores.
"A day like today just reminds you spring is coming," said Laura Jacques of Cromwell.
Jacques was sitting outside a village shop on Saturday afternoon with her husband, Fred Jacques. She said she enjoyed the change in weather after a long, snowy winter — and, of course, the chowder. She said she enjoyed the varieties offered Saturday, from a hearty clam chowder to a southwestern shrimp one.
Jacques was one of hundreds of visitors sampling chowder at the busy festival. Cars packed the parking lot, and several restaurants and shops ran out of chowder or needed additional cups to accommodate the crowd.
The chowder cook-off benefits the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Emergency Food Pantry, which feeds about 2,000 people per year in North Stonington, Stonington, Pawcatuck, Westerly and Mystic, said the center's executive director, Vicki Anderson.
The festival began more than a decade ago with one merchant's vision and has grown since then, said Anderson. This year, about two dozen village shops and restaurants ladled out their own chowders or varieties from restaurants around the region. The charitable event depends on the generosity of stores and restaurants that donate gallons of chowder, local sponsors and visitors who purchase the tickets for the chowder, she said. The festival, which also featured musical performances and nature exhibits, raised about $21,000 for the food pantry.
Cora Hayward of Norwich and Brian Jolicoeur of Gales Ferry were two festival-goers who were enjoying the sunshine on Saturday afternoon. The festival invited residents to cast their vote for their favorite chowder, and Hayward and Jolicoeur said they liked a clam chowder with hints of celery, as well as a creamy lobster bisque.
Hayward said she can tell a good chowder by how flavorful it is: "It stimulates all parts of the tongue and the palate."
Sharon Clemente, who owns Semolina Pasta Shop with her husband, Stephen Clemente, said Saturday's festival was the busiest one she could remember.
"It's nice after the weather has broken for the community to come together — for a benefit and for fun," she said.
Westerly High School's Highland Grille won for best use of regional ingredients for the chowder made by the culinary arts students. Semolina Pasta Shop won for heartiest chowder, a haddock marinated in Champagne with corn, potatoes and bacon. Soundings Lodge at Mystic Hilton won for most creative chowder, for a buffalo chicken and roasted corn chowder. Day staff writer Rick Koster served as one of the three judges, alongside Dave Tranchida and Elissa Bass.
In the "People's Choice" category, Ocean Blue Catering at Mystic Aquarium took first place, Highland Grille second and Octagon Steakhouse third.
A list of participants and more information on Olde Mistick Village is available at www.oldemistickvillage.com
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Games trade group blasts budget
Failed to back the games industry, apparently
The head of games developer trade organisation Tiga has slammed the government's latest budget, labelling it a missed opportunity to support the UK's gaming industry.
Richard Wilson, Tiga's CEO, said it's "disappointing that while Alistair Darling plans to spend £671bn over the coming financial year, he could not find the £150m over five years to invest in the tax break for games production".
In the days preceding the budget's announcement, Wilson called for the government to introduce a 20 per cent tax break on games production in the UK.
Wilson's since labelled videogames as a "growing sector", adding that the UK's own games development sector is "world-beating".
But the latest budget may not be all bad news for the UK gaming industry. It contained a £750m Strategic Investment Fund, of which £50m will go to the Technology Strategy Board (TIB) and a further £10m to the UK Trade and Investment (UKT&I) body.
TIB helps promote "technology-enabled innovation" across the UK, while UKT&I helps local firms compete in international markets and assists overseas businesses to bring high-quality investment to the UK.
These two groups, Wilson said, have already benefited some UK game developers. The allocation of yet further funds can then only be a good thing.
"We hope that some of this additional money for UKT&I will be made available to help even more games businesses attend overseas trade shows in the future," Wilson said. ®
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The project, expected to be finished by 2021, will hopefully become home to about 30,000 families, totaling 80,000 people.
Another day, another proposal for a new Chinese city. The 1.3 square-kilometer Great City, designed by Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill will be a massive new development that is completely sustainable, affordable, and, most strikingly, car-less. The masterplan, which has been planned for 80,000 people, will be built around a massive transit hub at its center, with all destinations to be within a few minutes walk, a planning innovation that would make "Great City" China's (and the world's?) first pedestrian-only city.
Before drawing up blueprints, Smith and Gill had to find the perfect setting for this new, 320-acre green city. They discovered a plot outside the city of Chengdu with plenty of buffer landscape including forests, valleys, and bodies of water to integrate into the city. After delineating local farm land for its preservation, the designers meticulously drafted plans that partitioned the site into several zones, reserving 15 percent of the land for parks and green spaces, dedicating 60 percent to construction, and saving the remaining 25 percent for roads and walkways.
As for environmental factors, Great City will certainly live up to its name. The development is expected to use 48 percent less energy and 58 percent less water than a comparable town its size. It should also produce 89 percent less landfill waste and 60 percent less carbon dioxide. In addition to these features, the city will employ "seasonal energy storage" which can carry over waste summer heat and convert it to power for winter heating and hot water.
The key to Great City's green success, of course, is not just solar panels and parks, but also its urban planning. The distance between any location in the hyper-dense city to another will be only a 15 minute walk (or less). This eliminates the need for cars, as the town is also built around a mass transit hub that connects to Chengdu and surrounding areas in minutes. The surrounding green buffer is laden with pedestrian and bike paths that weave in and out of the landscape and through the city core.
The project, expected to be finished by 2021, will hopefully become home to about 30,000 families, totaling 80,000 people. "Great City will demonstrate that high-density living doesn't have to be polluted and alienated from nature," says AS+GG partner Gordon Gill, "Everything within the built environment of Great City is considered to enhance the quality of life of its residents. Quite simply, it offers a great place to live, work and raise a family."
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Crafts are here
Crafts are here, crafts are there,
My craft supplies are everywhere.
I really should clean this mess,
but I like it I confess.
Floor is littered, chairs are piled,
Kitchen's looking pretty wild.
On the table, counter too,
Seems that any place will do.
Hall is stacked with cartons high,
filled with things folks like to buy.
Garage is full, but so far....
there's still room to park the car.
I never have an idle day,
New ideas come my way.
Don't know yet what I'll create,
but my imagination's great.
My family smiles, they don't complain,
although at times I am a pain.
but when all is said and done,
I really am a crafty one!
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 16 diseños de 7 diseñadores freelance.
Charity Through Sports - http://www.charitythroughsports.com
Charity Through Sports is a Non-For-Profit Organization that raises funds for charitable causes, through its main venture, an Adult basketball League. The basketball league is a full-service league catering to adults in the New York Tri-State area. We rely on registration fees and sponsor donations to fund the organization. We on average donate about $5000-6000 local charities at the end of each basketball season. Our current site now can be viewed at http://www.charitythroughsports.com.
League members ages 21-35, all men. Players will be able to go to the site to check their individual stats, teams stats, standings, schedule and all other league information. We also want a visually appealing site to entice future sponsors so we might get visited by company owners contemplating sponsorship.
We need a home page will will include all of the following:
-Sponsorship banner as a footer (banner will have a flash movie w/ sponsors)
- Scoreboard -will list the scores of each weeks games (6 games per week {12 teams})
- area where it will list the location of the gym
- Player of the Week and Game of the Week boxes
-Logo on top left (can be downloaded here: http://www.charitythroughsports.com/logovec.psd , feel free to manipulate logo, change colors or make it fit better with the design)
-our email addres (email@example.com) to contact us
- Navigation bar to include the following pages:
League Leaders
That is all for the home page. We will also need one page designed for all the other interior pages which will have the logo, navigation, sponsor banner on the bottom, and a smaller version of the player of the week/game of the week and scoreboard boxes (maybe verticle) on the left side. The middle should be an empty container ( can have a background of some kind) where all the info will be updated weekly.
A site that is similar to what we do which we like is:
We like the lighter, pastel colors as well.
Could lead to more work in the future. We are expanding to several different sports in the next year!


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Music to Your Ears
The Eyeliners are back on the radar this week, and are pleased to announce plans for a new record in the near future. The prolific punk rock trio were recently approached by Joan Jett and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts producer Kenny Laguna about working together on a new album to be released on Jett's Blackheart Records. The Eyeliners will begin recording next month in New York City. Eyeliners bassist Lisa says the band have 14 new songs ready to go that are far better than anything they've done in the past, saying, "We have grown so much as musicians in the time since Sealed With A Kiss was released and we intentionally spent a lot of time writing this record. We have never had the extravagance of spending this much time in the studio, so [we] promise that this album will be well worth the wait." ... Local Top 40 cover band Wyld Country will give a free concert on Saturday, March 27, at Camel Rock Casino (10 minutes north of Santa Fe) at 9:30 p.m. in the Rock Showroom in case you get sick of losing at the roulette table. ... Violinist Willy Sucre and a few of his musical pals will perform once again for the Placitas Artists Series on March 28, at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. The quartet will perform works by Copland, Steinbach and Brahms. Tickets are $15. Call 867-8080 or visit www.PlacitasArts.org for more information.
Blue Note
There's really nothing surprising about Roswell Rudd's latest musical endeavor. To be sure, a duo consisting of trombone and fingerpicked acoustic guitar is an unlikely combination of instruments to say the least. But Rudd, afterall, is considered one of the pioneers of avant-garde and free jazz. Rudd recently questioned in a public letter how a 68-year-old veteran Dixieland player such as himself could still be considered avant-garde. Well, Ros, there ain't too many 68-year-old trombonists tearin' it up on stage with acoustic guitar virtuosos in a free jazz format.
Music Magnified
Jimmie Vaughan
Wednesday, March 31; El Rey Theater (21 and over, 8 p.m.): Not surprisingly, Jimmie Vaughan has long been overshadowed as a musician by the astonishing six-string prowess of his late younger brother Stevie Ray. But it was the tragic death of Stevie, not that he was a far superior guitarist to Jimmie as many believe, that forever enshrined him as the greatest blues revivalist that ever lived. Fact is, it was Jimmie Vaughan that captivated American audiences in the '70s and '80s with the most original blues sounds since Buddy Guy. It was Jimmie who inspired Stevie Ray to play. See, Jimmie's the roots of it all, widespread popularity notwithstanding.
Music Magnified
Chris Smither
Thursday, April 1; Macey Center (N.M. Tech Campus, Socorro, all ages, 8 p.m.)/Saturday, April 3; Outpost Performance Space (all ages, 8 p.m.): Chris Smither always manages to sound real on his records. Like he's living the songs he sings every day. In a sense, that's exactly what the 50-year-old acoustic bluesman is doing—living the very truths he sets to music. Smither's childhood wasn't unpleasant, but it wasn't stable either. His parents, university professors, moved the family from Miami to Ecuador to Texas to New Orleans to Paris back to New Orleans, all by the time Smither was 13 years old and already fascinated by music.
Sonic Reducer
The Foxx The Foxx (self-released)
The Foxx guitarist/vocalist Juliet Legend has found her niche. After several recordings and tours with the Rondelles, she's proceeded to co-front a band that perfectly blends campy '60s pop and the kind of trashy '70s glam rock that exploded out of Alice Cooper and the New York Dolls. Garage guitars and a strict Romantics groove lend themselves perfectly to dual, male/female vocals and syrupy-but-sincere lyrics, mostly about the boy-girl stuff that makes the world go 'round. "Ready to Go" is a hit waiting to happen, and my current favorite song, period. The next band signed out of Albuquerque? Very likely.


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November 23, 2011
The NCAA D3 playoffs are into the second round with just 16 teams remaining. Wabash (No. 9, 11-0) will host North Central (No. 6, 10-1) for a noon kickoff Saturday at Hollett Little Giant Stadium.
It's the first meeting of the two Midwestern schools in the modern era. Wabash won the only two games played between the two schools in 1914 and 1915. Kickoff is set for noon. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for students and children. No passes will be honored. Ticket gates will open at 10:30 a.m.
The Cardinals bring a powerful running attack and dominating defense to Crawfordsville. Little Giant Coach Erik Raeburn knows his team will have to play its best game of the season for any chance to win but that's what every team has to do in the playoffs.
"There are 239 teams that play D3 football and you whittle it down to 32," Raeburn said. "They're all going to be pretty good. You then cut that in half to 16. No matter who they pair you up against that team is going to have good players; they're going to be well coached; they're going to play hard all four quarters. We're going to have to play our absolute best to have a chance. Our guys understand that."
North Central plays in the tough College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), long considered one of D3's top leagues. The Cardinals have won or shared the conference title for six straight years. Fans have been abuzz about a Little Giant matchup with NC. Raeburn doesn't buy into the fan hype about Saturday's contest as a litmus test or special hurdle.
"I've been pretty happy with all 11 wins," he said. "It's tough to win games each and every week. You have injuries, mistakes, penalties, turnovers, and weather that can derail you. North Central is an extremely good football team. It will be a good test for us but I think our guys will play hard and hopefully we make a couple more plays than they do."
The Cardinals are like the Little Giants in that it all starts with the defense. "They're excellent on defense and really solid at every position. Their defensive line is a bunch of seniors who are really talented and an experienced group. That has allowed them to play great against the run. They get great pressure on the quarterback with just their four-man rush so they don't have to do a lot of blitzing. They keep their guys back in coverage."
The North Central defense is led by lineman Peter Bulandr, a 6-4, 270 pounder, who this week was named as one of only two defensive players nominated for this year's Gagliardi Trophy. (In photo, above right.)
North Central scores 45 points a game to Wabash's 34. Both teams have been stingy on defense allowing about 11 points a game each.
The number that jumps off the stat sheet is North Central's 288-yard rushing average and 461 total offense average. The Cardinals average 7 yards per rush. They've allowed just 13 sacks of the quarterback. And the defense is good at getting the ball back for the offense intercepting 22 passes.
Nick Kukuc and Jordan Tassio (at left) lead the balance running effort with 1,121 and 824 yards respectively. Tassio will also take the snap and direct the offense from a Wildcat-like attack. Tyler Dicken has led the Cardinals in passing and connecting on 11 touchdowns. Brad Crackel has six more TD completions.
"Offensively, one of the things that jumps out at you is how well they run the football," Raeburn said. "They have a really good offensive line as is the case with anyone who can run the ball well. They have two excellent tight ends. Kyle Fiedorowicz looks like an NFL guy. He's an All-American, great blocker and a great receiver in their play-action passing game. He's the guy they kind of look for when they get their running game going. And they run some play action to him."
Fiedorowicz has 343 receiving yards and eight TD catches. Nine other receivers have a least 100 yards receiving.
The Little Giants are a somewhat dinged up as many teams are 11 games into the season, particularly along the line. The winner of Saturday's contest faces the winner of the Mount Union-Centre contest.


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TV Ratings Aren't the Only Thing Twitter Can Measure
On Monday, Nielsen and Twitter launched their joint TV Ratings, a metric that tracks whether shows are hot -- or not. But tech pros say that's not the only thing the social media platform can measure. Quentin Fottrell has details. Photo: Getty Images.
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text: Matsumoto, Japan, October 29, 2010 – Croatia, ranked 45th in the world, pulled off a huge upset on the first day of the FIVB World Championship when they beat world No.6 Cuba in three sets, winning 25-23, 34-32, 25-21. Senna Usic Jogunica top-scored for Croatia with 15 points including four blocks while Sanja Popovic and Maja Poljak tallied 13 apiece. Cuba's Yoanna Palacios was the game's overall leading scorer with 18 points and Yanelis Santos added 12.FIVB Women's World Championship Japan 2010 official pagePalacios started off the match with a massive spike, but it was a false dawn as the early part of the contest was littered with mistakes. Ten of the first 14 points were decided by errors, Cuba edging Croatia 8-6 at the First Technical Timeout (FTT). The game settled down slightly but errors were still the main currency out on the court. Croatia were 16-13 up at the Second Technical Timeout (STT) thanks to three successive receiving errors by the Cubans, and they maintained that lead at 18-15. A couple of decent spikes by Wilma Salas and some equally wayward hits by Popovic turned the game around but Cuba could not hold on to their lead as a netted serve brought the scores level at 22-all. A big block by Mia Jerkov on Gyselle Silva then put Croatia back in front and an errant spike by Rosanna Giel gave them two set-points. Cuba pulled one back on a long serve, but a spike by Poljak secured the set.Serving and receiving errors proved the main feature at the start of the second set as the two teams once again failed to deliver consistent Volleyball. However, the Cubans were starting to find their spiking range by the halfway point, with Kenia Carcaces, Palacios and Santos hitting some hard shots through the Croatian defence. With the help of some Cuban errors, Croatia went on a five-point drive behind the serving of Marina Miletic but Juan Carlos Gala's side then levelled at 15 each thanks to two rockets by Santos.Croatia moved ahead again, though, and looked on course to clinch the set at 23-20 only for a netted serve by Jelena Alajbeg and two devastating, unreturnable serves by Palacios to bring the scores level again at 23-all. From that point on, the set refused to die. A combination of simple mistakes and brilliant spikes meant that the scores were still level at 32-32 before Usic Jogunica delivered the two spikes that put Croatia 2-0 up.After Cuba went 5-4 up in the third set, Croatia drew level on a great block by Poljak on Carcaces and they then went two points ahead through successive blocks by Usic Jogunica. Cuba responded with blocks from Rachel Sanchez and Carcaces, but could not stop Croatia pulling six points ahead, through a couple of good points from Ana Grbac. From 14-8, however, the scores narrowed to 15-14 thanks, in part, to some strong spiking by Santos. Cuba stayed close but some fantastic defensive work by the Croatians secured them a famous victory. The Cubans' failure to get the ball back gave Croatia matchpoint and a big thump by Popovic sent Miroslav Aksentijevic's players into a mass celebration on court.


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SCSU Football Preview; At Northern State This Saturday [AUDIO]
The St. Cloud State football team travels to Northern State in Aberdeen, South Dakota this Saturday to play the Wolves at 2:30pm. SCSU has won 4 games in a row and is 5-2 on the season. The Huskies are coming off a blowout win over the University of Mary at home 55-13 last Saturday. St. Cloud State head coach Scott Underwood talks with Jay Caldwell and Lee Voss on the Granite City Cafe on AM 1390-the Fan.
Northern State comes in with a record of 3-4 overall and 2-1 in the North Division of the NSIC. St. Cloud State got 4 touchdown passes from Phil Klaphake and the 6'1 196 pound junior has been the offensive leader for the Huskies this season with 1,744 yards passing and 18 touchdowns. He has also run for 434 yards and 3 touchdowns. Michael Walker has led the ground attack with 572 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns.
SCSU is ranked #24 in this week's d2football.com poll and has 4 games left this season.


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Promises in Death
Dallas's friend, Chief Medical Examiner Morris, had started a serious relationship with Coltraine, and from all accounts the two were headed for a happy future together. But someone has put an end to all that. After breaking the news to Morris, Eve starts questioning everyone, including Coltraine's squad, informants, and neighbors, while Eve's husband, Roarke, digs into computer data on the dead woman's life back in Atlanta. To their shock, they discover a connection between this case and their own painful, shadowy pasts.
The truth will need to be uncovered one layer at a time, starting with the box that arrives at Cop Central addressed to Eve, containing Coltraine's guns, badge, and a note from her killer: "You can have them back. Maybe someday soon, I'll be sending yours to somebody else." But Eve Dallas doesn't take too kindly to personal threats, and she is going to break this case, whatever it takes. And that's a promise.
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- book me!
- 25/02/2009
"Promises" Delivers!
Excellent! As usual the author and Narrator, J.D. Robb and Susan Ericksen Bring it to the newest book. It was sad, funny, quirky and as usual Miss Robb (or Roberts) delivers all the characters we have all become so familiar and have fallen in love with. What I particularly liked about "Promises" is how Eve has accepted of who she has become in life and does not harp on her past as a child. I'll admit, I was becoming tired of that. There are some real fun parts you will enjoy ... HINT: Louis & Charles. I do have to recommend to new readers to this series to start from the beginning because if you read this series out of order you will be a little disconnected with the characters and references of past cases. This book in particular. So enjoy, you will not be disappointed ... I "PROMISE".
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- Judy
- 09/03/2009
Great Installment!
I love this series, and I particularly liked this installment over the previous one. It's great the way the author keeps you in touch with the assorted cast of characters woven throughout this series. If you are new to the series, I recommend that you go back and start from the beginning with Naked in Death and work your way forward. You won't be disappointed!
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- MaxineSap
- 05/03/2009
Another great book
When I saw that J.D. Robb had a new book coming out I could not wait. I saved a credit specifically to get this book. I am ashamed to say, I cannot get enough of the Death Series. I love all the characters and how their lives evolve. I am happy Nora is giving all the characters a chance to be the focus of the book. She still has quite a few left. I doubt I will ever get tired of this series. I wish she would come out with new ones sooner than she does. Please do not let anyone narrate these books except Susan. She does a fantastic job. Before I bought the book I made sure, she was the narrator. She is a much a part of the series as the characters in the books.
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- Lily
- 08/07/2009
Love This Narrator
I love her consistency with the voices in every single book Susan Ericksen voices out for J.D. Robb series. I have been hooked since selecting the first book, Naked In Death, and have not been able to miss listening to every one in the series since then. This series in general has action, romance, unpredictability, all everything in between you think to expect. My favorite character has always been Moris.
Sad to know he goes through so much in "Promise In Death", but I do like the relationship between him and Dallas. I also Love his quotes!
Thanks JD Robb for creating a world with your imagination and giving me a chance to get lost in it for a while.
Susan Ericksen is the BEST NARRATOR...
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- Elaine
- 04/03/2009
I have always enjoyed the In Death series. Truth be told I never read anything by Nora Roberts and was unaware that J. D. Robb was one of her pen names until I was hooked. This book is well written as usual and an excellent listen. That being said I have deeply enjoyed Susan Ericksen's wonderfully flexible narrating style. She has done an excellent job giving the different characters within the story a unique voice; until this book I have appreciated the fact that she has never over done Roark's accent. It seem as though she has been playing around with her interpretation of several different characters in the last few books. My thought is leave perfection alone.
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- Debra A. Blouin
- 14/04/2009
Perfect Narrator, Great Book!!
Excellent Story line. I loved this book. I've listened to this whole series and Susan Erickson is the best narrator I've ever listened to. She has each character nailed perfectly. All you have to do is listen and you know which character she is portraying. I love this series and hope there's a lot more to come.
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- Laurie
- 05/03/2009
I love how Eve continues to grow (as a person) and within her relationships with other people. Great plot (I don't want to give anything away!)
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- A. Lynes
- 27/10/2009
Awsome as always
I love the new slang and have used a few of them myself.And Susan Ericksen is awsome as always she makes the voices flow and you can tell who is speaking when w/o names being said every sentence unlike some readers. I love how she does Roerks ( probably miss spelled) voice. Sad how Morris loses his love before truelly found. If you haven't read or listened to a book in this series before you need to start with the first to get the most out of it. Keep up the good work Nora Robberts/JD Robb
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- Jennifer
- 19/07/2012
A little Pro, a little Con
I took a bit of a break from the series for a few months, because they were starting to feel repetitive to me. I'm glad I did! Roarke and Eve seem "fresh" yet "familiar" to me. And I was anxious to see what kind of trouble they could get into now....
First, the sex scenes are getting more glossed over, which is really a bit more true-to-life, anyway, don't you think? Eve & Roarke have been married for almost 2 years now. In the last several books the sex scenes were frequent, and really rather harsh and raw. C'mon... NO woman wants it like that ALL the time, and not many men out there would even want to keep up that pace for that long. So this is more like it :) Yeah, they are still in love, yeah, the sex is still super hot, and yeah, they like to bang each other on a fairly regular basis. But we, the audience, are really just catching their afterglows now.
Something I DON'T like, that I thought was just a one-time thing that happened a few books back, and has now become something of a norm at least once in every book since, is how Eve has stopped having nightmares (that part is a good thing....) but that her dreams are now becoming somewhat prophetic.
Really? Eve? A psychic? NOT! I can appreciate the subconscious working the facts out during sleeptime (good grief, does she EVER stop working?), but there have been more than one occasion where something very small will happen or be said in her dreams that is not based on her investigation to date, and is more prophetic. Seems a bit on the campy side for our practical-no-nonsense Lieutenant....
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- Kathy
- 19/04/2012
J D Robb does it again.
Would you listen to Promises in Death again? Why?
Yes, of course I'd like to listen agan and have listened again-many times. What I like about this 'in death' book is that we learn more about Dr Morris, his past and see him away from the morgue, where he's usually seen.
Who was your favorite character and why?
There are too many characters to choose from, but I always enjoy Peabody, Feeney, Mavis Freestone and Crack.
Which character – as performed by Susan Ericksen – was your favorite?
I enjoyed Dr Morris in this one, mainly because the story is his.
Any additional comments?
The 'in death' series is one of my favourites, so I recommend the series to all readers and audio listeners.
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