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Sunday, February 21, 2010
John Henry Foster Babcock
As described by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, we are saddened at the loss of "Canada's last living link to the Great War." John Henry Foster 'Jack' Babcock (pictured right), Canada's last World War 1 veteran, passed away on Thursday, February 18th at the venerable age of 109.
On February 1st, 1916, John Henry Foster Babcock enlisted for the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force in Kingston, Ontario. He gave his date of birth as July 23, 1900 and despite the easy math involved in determining he was 15 years old at the time, was able to claim his age to be 18 years. He stated that was born in Lober Township, Ontario and that his mother, Mrs. J. T. Babcock was his next of kin, living at the family home on Perth Road (just north of the city of Kingston). He was only five feet, four inches in height, signed his attestation as Foster Babcock and was accepted as a recruit in the army!
Well, the army eventually figured out that he was underage so rather than going to the front, he was sent to Halifax, Nova Scotia to unload military vehicles. Although he eventually did make his way to England and was prepared to go to the front, the armistice was signed ending the war before he had that chance.
Jack Babcock lived most of his life in Spokane, Washington but never lost his love for Canada. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, two children, two step-children, 16 grandchildren, and a number of great grandchildren.
We shall not forget!
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Such a wonderful photo!ReplyDelete
Fascinating story! It caught my eye because the US's last living WWI Vet (Frank Buckles) just turned 109 last month and he lives here in my town. What these guys have seen in their lifetime and the stories they can share are priceless. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
'Jack' John Henry Foster Babcock;ReplyDelete
His father,James Thomas Babcock was first married to our G Grandfather's sister- Mary Ellen Redmond
His Grandfather, Henry Babcock, was married to our GG Grandfather's sister, Hannah (nee Medcof).
Jame's first wife Mary Ann (nee Trousdale) was a first cousing of Hannah...so Jack Babcock has some of our same Yorkshire UK ancestry via the Dowker family.
Our grandfather was a first cousin to all of Jack's half-siblings and was himself a 3rd cousin of Jack. Our grandmother, I believe, was a 4th cousin via the Babcock family.
Jack's family home was at Holleford, Ontario. The house where he lived and where his father died is on Holleford Rd just a ways north of Redmond Rd. Our GG Grandfather John Redmond named the area Holleford after his home of Hollyfort, Co. Wexford. Holleford Rd is the border between Portland Twp and Loughborouh Twp. Jack's former home is on the Loughborough side. Jack's father and wife Mary Ellen lived by our GG Grandparents.
RIP cousin Jack.
I have photos of interest on my facebook page if you are curious. Also friends of Jack began a page, "Jack Babcock you will not be forgotte'' I posted there too.
john redmond
ottawa, canada


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Convicted Murderer Escapes From Ionia State Prison; Still At-Large
The Ionia Department of Public Safety and the Michigan State Police are currently searching for an inmate who escaped from the Ionia Correctional Facility.
According to the department's Facebook page, the suspect in question is 40-year-old Michael David Elliot who was serving a life sentence for several offenses, including four counts of first degree murder.
Elliot is described as a white man with brown hair and eyes. He is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has also been known to go by the names Michael Delarosa and Michael Shreader. He has a scar on his upper lip.
After escaping the prison, Elliot abducted a woman and drove with her to Indiana.
The Michigan Department of Corrections says that Elliot kidnapped the woman using a knife or box cutter, then drove with her to Elkhart County, Ind., and stopped for gas.
The woman was able to escape from Elliot at the gas station. Elliot then left the gas station and is still at large.
Police believe that Elliot is still driving a car he stole from a woman he abducted. That vehicle is described as a 2004 red Jeep Liberty with license plate 5FTG55 and has Bugs Bunny and Tasmanian Devil stickers on it.
Ionia Public Schools said classes will be in session Monday since Elliot is no longer in the Ionia area.

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Free Webinar: Loving Someone Bipolar – Sands Of Time
The following is part of a transcript of the webinar below. I tweaked it for some clarity since Youtubes Transcripts are worse then my spelling and grammar. And that means they are very, very bad if i had to edit them.
This was the wonderful introduction that Zoe gave to Joan and I for our Webinar. She made us feel so welcomed
Chato Stewart and Joan Winifred and they have been married for 25 years they're both bloggers for Psych Central. What does that mean? A couple
that blogs together, stays together? I don't know? But they're wonderful people they're going to try and help you to press forward on your own journey towards creating peace in your lives as you as you go forward with a partner who may be experiencing some kind of mental health issue.
Chato Stewart is a cartoonist as well as a blogger for Psych central he's the creator of the cartoon series Mental Health Humor and off the wall look into life from the mind of someone living with bipolar disorder.
Chato Stewart also created The Family Stew cartoon series. In this series Chato chronicles daily life, slices of his relationship with his wife Joan and their four children all while coping with the turbulence sources of Bipolar Disorder, a mental illness that its impacts heavily family life.
This Is part of Shory in a Webinar titled: Loving Your Special Someone with a Psychological Disorder. Hosted by Zoe
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I frequently trawl Abebooks for local history books, particularly for those places where ancestors lived. I have been rewarded with several interesting finds. Whenever I am in a town in Australia where family members have lived I see if there are any books written about the area. I usually find something interesting.
Today I decided I needed to update my books on Library Thing. There were quite a few new purchases which hadn't been added. Hopefully, I now have most of my genealogy related books on Library Thing.
As I pulled books from my shelves to catalogue I decided that there were many that I need to read more thoroughly. One of those is Close to the edge - stories of the New England Gorges written by Dave Vidler.
This book is a collection of interviews from 14 people who live in the New England gorge country or as my husband's family called it the falls-country near Armidale, New South Wales. Looking at the map of the Gorge Country I can immediately see where both my parents-in-law were raised - one on either side of the gorge.
Both my husband's grandfathers are mentioned in the book.
Cliff Faint mentions Albert Scheef.
An old chap down here, ten mile down, by the name of Albert Scheef, he was a German, and he had Devons, red cattle, and he had falls-country too, only a long way further down, and they always done well. If there was a feed about, they had it, they done well.
So I said to Mr Scheef one day, "You're good friends with the family," so I said, "When you're marking your calves," I said, "would you care to keep me a red bull?"
"Yes boy," he said, "No worries."
Well that's when I started with Devons. I put Devons over Herefords. p. 35
Maisie Brennan's interview mentions Pat Brennan
How far would the nearest neighbour be away?
Here (on Benevis). Pat (Brennan) was the nearest neighbour. About a mile from down home, I suppose. Oh you wouldn't be able to yell out, but I have come up here of a night when I had Eric's father very sick, come up here to get Pat to come down, you know.
Pat was very good, and he was me' closest neighbour. And he had six (5 actually) boys and a girl. And then when he got too old to run the place, no one wanted the place, he sold it to me. The boys all got away and got good jobs, you know. p. 64
|View from Benevis
The interview with Kevin Brennan mentions Bill Brennan (brother of Pat above).
Locals used to provide the music. Like we had, one fella, Bill Brennan, from over here. He used to play violin and accordian, that sort of thing. Very good too. You only had to suggest to him and away he'd go and play it, you know. One of his brothers played a bit, but he wasn't nearly as good, you know, nearly as proficient. p. 140.
Max Brennan, Maisie Brennan (Waters), Kevin Brennan and Laurie Sewell were all interviewed in the book. Each of them has a connection to our family. After reading the book I realise that I need to spend more time at Enmore and Long Point - not just a quick drive to look at the scenery.
Thanks to David Vidler for taking the time to interview these people and so allow me to know more about my husband's family.


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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelHistoric grandeur in Chicago's theater, business district
Popular property highlights
Close to shopping
This 1925 Beaux Arts-style Chicago hotel is steps from Millennium Park, 2 blocks from Macy's and the Art Institute, and 1 mile from Lake Michigan, Magnificent Mile shopping, and Wrigley Tower.
Health club, spa
The Palmer House a Hilton Hotel's 10,000-square-foot spa and health club include an indoor pool. A business center offers WiFi, copying, and faxing services.
High-speed Internet
All 1,641 guestrooms at the Palmer House a Hilton Hotel feature antique-style decor, pillowtop mattresses, marble bathrooms, complimentary premium channels, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge).
Languages Spoken
- English
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
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- Spa tub
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- Indoor pool
- Swimming pool
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Located in Chicago's theater district, Palmer House a Hilton Hotel's 110,000 square feet of conference space features a range of venues, including exhibit halls, salons, private dining rooms, and several ballrooms with crystal chandeliers and Beaux Arts decor. Event catering and audiovisual equipment are also available. A business center provides printing, faxing, copying, and WiFi (surcharge) also available in the lobby area.
The fitness center offers Precor fitness equipment, group exercise classes, and an indoor pool.
Several clothing and gift boutiques are located on the hotel's lower level.
- Express check-in
- Bar/lounge
- Elevator/lift
- Full-service spa
- Indoor pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Conference space
- Business center
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Porter/bellhop
- Grocery/convenience store
- Restaurant
- Express check-out
- Year Built 1873
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Steam room
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- Health club
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Free wired Internet
- Smoke-free property
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 10219
- Luggage storage
- Hair salon
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- ATM/banking
- Conference space size (feet) - 110000
- Concierge services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Banquet hall
- Total number of rooms - 1641
- Number of floors - 23
- Multilingual staff
Available in all rooms: ,
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Languages Spoken
- English
- Chinese
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- DVD player
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Room service (limited hours)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Microwave (on request)
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Cable TV service
- Pillowtop mattress
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Wired Internet access (surcharge)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Number of bathrooms -
- In-room massage available
- Free newspaper
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
Lockwood - Contemporary menu inspired by traditional French and Italian cuisine. Upscale setting. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Potter's - Lobby-level bar and lounge offering cocktails and appetizers.
Nearby Things to Do
The Palmer House a Hilton Hotel's 10,000-square-foot health club (surcharge) features a fitness center with free weights and cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, personal trainers, an indoor pool and exercise classes.
This Hilton hotel is a mile from Lake Michigan, where guests can walk, jog, or bike along a 20-mile lakefront path. Oak Street Beach, 1.5 miles away, is popular for sunbathing and swimming in the summer. Within six miles of the hotel, the Sydney R. Marovitz golf course offers a challenging and scenic nine-hole course along Lake Michigan.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Spa Services
Balance Spa offers massages, facials, and beauty services. This full-service health spa includes 12 treatment rooms and a hair salon.
- Number of treatment rooms 12
- Minimum age to access spa is 13
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body treatments
- Body scrubs
- Facial treatments
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Massages
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per stay.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
- Up to 75 lb
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Deposit: USD 50.00
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 7 and USD 11 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 12.95 per night (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 12.95 (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: USD 46.00 per night
- Valet parking fee: USD 82 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
- Refrigerator fee: USD 40 per stay
- In-room microwave fee: USD 40 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per stay
Hotel Name
- Hilton Palmer
- Hilton Palmer House
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- Palmer House Hilton Chicago
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We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Parking height restrictions apply.
Awards & Affiliations
- The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.


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The future of retailing may be less about interacting with people than about negotiating with their machines.
Self-service stand-alone kiosks, offering everything from rental videos to digital cameras, are popping up in nontraditional public spaces like sidewalks, military bases, airports, fast-food restaurants, and hospitals. Retailers like Macy's, Best Buy, Blockbuster, Rosetta Stone, and Hot Topic have led the charge. The next growth spurt is likely to come from smart-phone technology, allowing consumers to order flowers or buy an iPod wherever and whenever they want.
In some ways, the new-generation kiosks are carving out a space somewhere between the online retailer and the conventional bricks-and-mortar store.
"Consumers like to be in control of a transaction, whether it's checkout groceries at the supermarket or checking in for a flight at the airport," says Alexander Camara, vice president and general manager of NCR Entertainment, which launched in January its first run of kiosks selling digital music downloads. "What's interesting is the adoption curve has been extremely fast; this has taken people three or four years to get used to."
Macy's is a prime example. In 2008, it launched vending machines that sold electronics, from iPods to digital cameras ranging from $14.99 to $349.99. Branded "e-Spots," the machines were installed at international airport terminals, hotels, and 400 Macy's stores.
"They were able to sell electronics without having to open electronics divisions in their stores," says Michael Kasavana, a hospitality business expert at Michigan State University in Lansing. "It [also] provided an entree into the younger market" of people who probably would never think of buying headphones at Macy's.
If the machines offer consumers more convenience, they offer retailers higher profit margins. Mall retailers generate $330 per square foot on average while airport retailers average about $1,000 per square foot, according to ZoomSystems, a leading manufacturer of the machines based in San Francisco. Automated retail machines, by contrast, can earn between $3,000 and $10,000 a square foot and between $4,000 and $40,000 a square foot in airports.
Room for plenty of growth
The industry has a lot of room for growth, if Japan is any indication. The United States currently has 400,000 self-service kiosks, according to the Self-Service & Kiosk Association, based in Louisville, Ky. That works out to about 1 machine for every 750 Americans. In Japan, there is 1 vending machine for every 23 people, according to the Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association.
"They use vending machines for everything," says David Drain, executive director of the Self-Service & Kiosk Association. "They can buy a train ticket or a Coke with a mobile phone and all of it is a 24-hour service."
In the US, the most visible transition from conventional to automated retailing is in the video-rental market. Redbox, a Chicago area company specializing in $1 DVD rentals, launched its self-service kiosks in 2004. Five years and 19,000 units later, it was renting 350 million DVDs.
That poses a big threat to the traditional video-rental market. From 2008 to 2009, market share for bricks-and-mortar video-rental stores dropped from 63 percent to 47 percent, according to NPD Group, a market-research firm based in Port Washington, N.Y. In that same period, vending machines' share of the market grew from 9 percent to 20 percent.
Blockbuster joins the move
Not to be outdone, Blockbuster is also entering the self-service market. Through a partnership with NCR Entertainment, it launched Blockbuster Express, a series of automated kiosks renting videos for $1, in 2009. The company has already deployed 4,000 kiosks and expects to reach 10,000 by the end of this year.
NCR plans to go further into the entertainment field by launching kiosks that burn DVDs to "Secure Digital" memory cards, which allow the movie to play for only a short period of time, although the cards themselves can be reused..
One of the industry's biggest remaining hurdles is cost. Machines can run to $40,000 apiece. "If you're selling razor blades you have to sell a lot of product to recoup your cost," says Mr. Drain.
However, automated retail may help retailers manage costs, says Rory Gardner, an analyst with VDC Research Group, a Natick, Mass., company that studies the self-service industry. "Not only can self-service help you change the way you interact with current or potential customers, it can also help you change your retail landscape a little bit – not taking the place of employees, but allowing retailers to redistribute employees to more appropriate tasks."


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1. Who are the Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The UN identifies LDCs as countries that meet the following criteria:
Low income countries with a three-year average per capita gross national income (GNI) of under USD 750 are included, those above USD 900 qualify for graduation;
Weak human assets – which involves a combined Human Assets Index (HAI) based on indicators of: (a) nutrition; (b) health; (c) education; and (d) adult literacy;
High economic vulnerability – which involves a combined Economic Vulnerability Index (EVI) based on indicators of: (a) the instability of agriculture production; (b) the instability of exports of goods and services; (c) the economic importance of non-traditional activities (share of manufacturing and modern services in GDP); (d) merchandise export concentration; (e) the handicap of economic smallness (as measured through the population logarithm); and (f) the percentage of population displaced by natural disasters.
To be added to the list of LDCs a country must satisfy all three of the criteria listed above and have a population of less than 75 million.
To qualify for graduation from LDC status, a country must meet the thresholds for two of the three criteria in two consecutive triennial reviews by the Committee for Development Policy of the UN Economic and Social Council. Alternatively, its GNI per capita must exceed at least twice the threshold level, and it must be highly likely that this level of GNI per capita can be sustained.
See LDC Brochure for more information
2. Who are the LDCs under the Convention ?
The UN begun paying special attention to LDCs in the late 1960s, recognizing them as the most vulnerable members of the international community.
The UNFCCC entered into force on 21 March 1994, and recognizes LDCs in Article 4, paragraph 9 which states that ''The Parties shall take full account of the specific needs and special situations of the least developed countries in their actions with regard to funding and transfer of technology''.
The COP (Conference of the Parties) adopted a resolution at its sixth session (resolution 2/CP.6) as input to the Third United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, the Conference that adopted the Brussels Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2001-2010 on 20 May 2001 in Brussels, Belgium. The programme aims to improve the living conditions of LDC populations and provides a framework for partnerships between LDCs and their development partners.
The COP initiated the implementation of Article 4, paragraph 9 of the Convention at its third session. Following this, and progress at subsequent sessions, at its seventh session the COP established a special work programme for the LDCs, a Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), and a Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG).
3. What is the LDC work programme, and what elements does it contain?
The COP, at its seventh session, acknowledged the specific needs and special situations of LDCs, in that they are least capable of dealing with the adverse effects of climate change, and established the LDC work programme. The implementation of the work programme is supported through the LDCF and through contributions from Annex II Parties.
The LDC work programme includes:
Supporting the preparation and implementation of national adaptation programmes of action (NAPAs);
Strengthening existing and, where needed, establishing, national climate change secretariats and/or focal points to enable the effective implementation of the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol in the LDC Parties;
Providing ongoing training in negotiating skills and language, where needed, to develop the capacity of negotiators from the LDCs to participate effectively in the climate change process;
Promotion of public awareness programmes to ensure the dissemination of information on climate change issues;
Development and transfer of technology, particularly adaptation technology (in accordance with decision 4/CP.7);
Strengthening the capacity of meteorological and hydrological services to collect, analyse, interpret and disseminate weather and climate information to support the implementation of NAPAs.
4. How is the LDC work programme funded?
At COP 7, decision 5/CP.7 invited Annex II Parties to support the LDC work programme, including by providing financial support.
The Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) was established under decision 7/CP.7 to support the implementation of the LDC work programme. To access funding from the LDCF LDCs must be a Party to the Convention.
The LDCF is operated by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) which was entrusted with this by decision 8/CP.8
Main decisions:
COP 7 mandated LDCF to fund NAPA preparation (decision 5/CP.7);
COP 11 mandated LDCF to fund NAPA implementation (decision 3/CP.11);
COP 14 mandated LDCF to fund the rest of the work programme (decision 5/CP.14);
COP 16 mandated LDCF to provide funding to LDC Parties, upon request, to enable the update of their NAPA (decision 5/CP.16)
5. What are NAPAs and where can completed NAPAs be accessed?
NAPAs are documents whose preparation provides LDCs with a process to:
Communicate information relating to the vulnerabilities and adaptation needs of the LDCs through a simple and direct channel;
Identify priority activities that respond to the urgent and immediate needs of LDCs with regards to adaptation to climate change;
Offer a platform to create national, country-owned plans.
Click here to access NAPAs submitted to the UNFCCC secretariat to date
6. What are the rationale behind NAPAs?
The rationale for developing NAPAs rests on the high level of vulnerability and low adaptive capacity of the LDCs. Any delay in addressing vulnerabilities means increased vulnerability and/or increased adaptation costs at a later stage. However, before the NAPA process was established there was no avenue through which LDCs could identify and report their urgent adaptation needs. Prior to this the LDCs could only communicate their vulnerability and adaptation needs through their national communications, which are elaborate, time-intensive documents that are not designed for communicating urgent and immediate needs. Hence, a new approach was needed that would allow the urgent adaptation needs of the LDCs to be reported so that support could be provided for their implementation. This need gave rise to the NAPA.
The concept of NAPAs was developed through a series of meetings and workshops and through the COP process. At COP 7 in Marrakech, Morocco in 2001, decision 5/CP.7 established the LDC work programme which includes the preparation and implementation of NAPAs. Guidelines for the preparation of NAPAs are given in decision 28/CP.7
7. What is the Least Developed Country Expert Group (LEG)?
The LEG is the expert group that provides advice to LDCs on preparing and implementing NAPAs. It was established by COP 7, through decision 29/CP.7. In addition, as outlined by its new mandate received at COP 16 in Cancun (decision 6/CP.16) , the LEG will also provide technical guidance and advice on the revision and update of NAPAs, strengthening gender considerations in NAPAs, integrating NAPAs into development planning, and the implementation of the five remaining elements of the LDC work programme.
At COP 16, the membership of the LEG was also increased from 12 to 13 Members: five from African LDC Parties, two from Asian LDC Parties, two from small island LDC Parties, three from Annex II Parties and one from an LDC Party. The group meets twice a year.
Click here for more information about the work of the LEG
8. What is the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and what is its role in funding NAPAs to address climate change in LDCs?
The GEF is a global partnership among countries, international institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector which aims to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. In addition to the UNFCCC, the GEF also operates the financial mechanism of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. It assists Parties in meeting their obligations under the conventions. These conventions and Multilateral Environmental Agreements provide guidance to the two governing bodies of the GEF: the GEF Council and the GEF Assembly.
The GEF manages the LDCF (see question 5) and as an operating entity of the financial mechanism of the Convention also manages wider adaptation funds, namely the Strategic Priority on Adaptation and Special Climate Change Fund.
9. Can non-LDCs prepare and submit NAPAs to the UNFCCC secretariat ?
The preparation of NAPAs is part of the LDC work programme that was adopted by COP 7 to serve as a simplified channel through which the LDCs could communicate their urgent and immediate needs relating to adaptation to climate change. In principle, there is nothing to prevent non-LDC Parties from preparing and submitting NAPAs to the secretariat. However, such NAPAs cannot receive funding for preparation and/or implementation under the LDCF and hence the Party will have to raise funding from other sources.
10. What is the status of NAPA preparation ?
As of August 2013, the UNFCCC Secretariat has received NAPAs from 49 of the 50 LDCs* that received funding for the preparation of NAPAs.
* This also includes Cape Verde and Maldives, which graduated out of the LDC category in December 2007 and January 2011, respectively.
11. What is the status of NAPA implementation?
As at April 2013, the GEF informed that 45 countries have submitted one or more NAPA projects to the GEF secretariat:
Number of PIF approved by the CEO of the GEF and the GEF Council
Number of projects that have received endorsement by the GEF Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
* This also includes Cape Verde and Maldives, which graduated out of the LDC category in December 2007 and January 2011, respectively.
NAPA preparation
13. What does a NAPA contain ?
A NAPA generally contains 11 sections, including:
1. Introduction and background information on the country;
2. Synthesis of available vulnerability and adaptation plans and policies;
3. A framework for the adaptation programme;
4. An assessment of main vulnerabilities;
5. Potential barriers to implementation;
6. Identification of priority adaptation needs;
7. Development of a list of adaptation activities and projects;
8. A ranking of priority areas;
9. Identification of the most urgent needs;
10. An implementation strategy;
11. Project profiles for priority activities.
14. What support is available to LDCs for preparing their NAPAs?
Project proposals for the preparation of NAPAs are submitted to the GEF through a GEF agency chosen by the country. In turn the GEF agency provides technical support to the country on the preparation of the project documents and other aspects of executing the project in preparing the NAPA.
In addition, the LEG provides technical support and advice to LDC Parties as they prepare their NAPA. This is done through training workshops, guidance papers and by reviewing draft NAPAs upon request or answering any questions that NAPA teams may have. The LEG can be reached by sending an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Additional support is available from other agencies including the United Nations Institute for Training and Research through its Climate Change Programme, or through regional centres and NGOs which have programmes designed to support LDCs.
The following guidelines are available:
Annotated Guidelines for the preparation of national adaptation programmes of action
Global Environment Facility Operational Guidelines for expedited funding for the preparation of national adaptation programs of action by least developed countries
Programming Paper for Funding the Implementation of NAPAs under the LDC Trust Fund
National adaptation programmes of action : Overview of preparation, design of implementation strategies and submission of revised project lists and profiles
NAPA Primer
15. What are the necessary steps for finalizing and formalizing the NAPA at the national level?
After the NAPA is prepared and a draft is ready the LDC Party normally requests comments from the LEG. Upon conclusion of the preparation phase the UNFCCC focal point processes the NAPA for national endorsement. Such an endorsement normally comes from senior politicians and is obtained by engaging national policy makers in launch and endorsement workshops. Some countries have used parliament or Ministerial councils for this purpose. This is an important process as it ensures that the NAPA is fully aligned with national priorities and goals and that national policy makers are both aware of the NAPA and supportive of it. In many cases this process has provided useful feedback for the NAPA teams which has demonstrated the need to more carefully reflect national development priorities.
16. Where should the NAPA be submitted ?
Following national endorsement the NAPA can then be submitted to the UNFCCC secretariat, where it is recorded and published on their website. The GEF agency also takes responsibility for sending a copy of the NAPA to the GEF which manages the LDCF for NAPA implementation. The country can then prepare and submit projects from the NAPA for implementation under the LDCF.
17. Where else should the NAPA be sent ?
The UNFCCC displays NAPAs on their website where various interested and cooperating partners can view them and design assistance programmes to support the LDCs. In addition to this it is important that countries also submit their NAPAs to various development partners, not forgetting their national planning and finance ministries. Possible partners include the embassies of diplomatic missions, NGOs, multilateral agencies, and any other channels that could create publicity for the document and attract support for its implementation.
NAPA implementation
18. What support is available to LDCs during NAPA implementation?
Project proposals for the implementation of NAPAs are submitted to the GEF through a GEF agency chosen by the country. The GEF agency in turn provides technical support to the country in the preparation of the project documents and other aspects in executing the project to implement NAPA priorities.
In addition, the LDC Expert Group provides technical support and advice to LDC Parties as they implement their NAPA. This is done through training workshops on NAPA implementation, guidance papers and other forms of support upon request. The LEG can be reached by sending an email to email@example.com, or by contacting the UNFCCC secretariat at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The following resources are available:
Best practices and lessons learned in addressing adaptation in the LDCs through the NAPA process, volume 1 and 2
Step-by-Step Guide for the Implementation of National Adaptation Programmes of Action
19. What are the various stages in the implementation process?
Review the current list of NAPA priority activities that need to be implemented and verify whether or not the list requires revision;
Choose one or more NAPA priority to be implemented under the LDCF to fit within the ceiling of funding currently available; Choose a GEF agency and identify executing agencies;
Align NAPA adaptation priorities with development goals;
Define adaptation baseline activities and additionality components based on the assessment of national development plans, programmes and activities;
Develop a project implementation plan through
- Preparation and submission of a Project Identification Form (PIF);
- Preparation and submission of a Project Preparation Grant (PPG);
- Preparation and submission of a full project proposal for endorsement by the GEF Chief Executive Officer (CEO) also called CEO endorsement.
Manage the project;
Control and monitor its progress;
Seek funding for other NAPA priorities from other sources;
Prepare and submit more proposals to the LDCF as funding becomes available.
20. Is it mandatory to apply for a PPG?
Parties are not obliged to apply for a PPG. However, this grant is useful as it covers the costs related to the development of a fully documented and elaborated project proposal. Parties may also combine the PIF and PPG submissions if sufficient information is available to prepare the PPG.
21. When can a PPG be submitted?
A PPG can be submitted as soon as the PIF is cleared by the GEF Secretariat and even if it is not yet approved by the GEF Council the project is eligible for a PPG.
22. Can a country choose to work with more than one GEF agency?
Countries can select more than one GEF agency to assist them with the implementation process and so utilize GEF agencies' expertise in specific sectors. This ensures that the country can get all the assistance it needs to effectively implement projects. Countries should, however, be aware of the need for increased coordination between the activities of the multiple agencies, and should be guided by the experience of similar arrangements in other projects.
"GEF agencies are requested to focus their involvement in GEF project activities within their respective comparative advantages. In specific cases of integrated projects that include components where the expertise and experience of a GEF agency is lacking or weak, partnerships with other GEF agencies should be established with clear complementary roles, so that all aspects of the project can be well managed'' - Comparative advantages of the GEF agencies –GEF/C.31/5
23. Is a country obliged to work with the same GEF agency during both the preparation and implementation of the NAPA?
''Each eligible country may choose the Implementing or Executing Agency that it deems appropriate to implement activities under its NAPA. This choice may be entirely independent from any previous agency choices, regardless of which agency assisted in NAPA preparation''. Programming paper for funding the implementation of NAPAS under the LDC Trust Fund GEF/C.28/18
Several countries have successfully switched agencies, such as Malawi and Mauritania.
24. Can a country change its GEF agency in the middle of implementing a project?
Once an agency has been endorsed by the country to submit a proposal and the proposal has been approved for implementation, the country should try to resolve any difficulties it faces with the agency by seeking assistance from the GEF Secretariat. If a country chooses to change its GEF agency after a project has been approved, the country will have to terminate the project with the GEF. After the termination procedures are completed the country can then request another agency to submit a new proposal. This would lead to delays in the implementation of the urgent activities in the NAPA. LDC Parties are thus encouraged to seek assistance through the LEG and the GEF Secretariat should they face any difficulties in implementing their projects.
25. Where can information on the status of NAPA implementation be accessed?
The LDC portal on the UNFCCC website provides all relevant information on the NAPA process, including links to important GEF/LDCF guidance documents. LEG reports to the SBI (Subsidiary Body for Implementation) before each session include reports on the latest implementation status of NAPAs. Information on the progress of individual projects is available from the GEF project database. National GEF focal points also have access to a more detailed GEF project tracking system that shows the status of all the processes for a given project in real time.
Mainstreaming NAPA into national plans and policy making
26. How do NAPAs link with other national action plans, for instance those resulting from environmental conventions such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the UN Convention on Combating Desertification?
In the process of designing an implementation strategy, either for an individual project or for the whole NAPA, Parties should first assemble information on existing national plans, projects and programmes such as poverty reduction strategies or any sector-wide plans. This exercise will help them highlight funded baseline activities that already exist in their country. These can be matched with NAPA activities or NAPA projects to then assess the additionality components needed to address climate change issues. While there is no formal requirement that NAPA projects be implemented jointly with other similar activities, countries are encouraged to explore synergies with ongoing efforts in order to enhance cost-effectiveness and improve results and outcomes.


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As soon as Kelly announced his acquisition of a lions share of Firewire Surfboards the industry rumour mill began grinding. Towards the back end of 2015 Kelly was seen riding some new and interesting shapes, both in competition and at the unveiling of his astonishing wave pool.
The Slater Designs Omni is perhaps the most interesting board in the quiver for the average guy in the line-up.
The Omni looks like being your go-to board for day-to-day use in pretty much every kind of wave. Kelly stated; "I'll ride this in basically any surf that's not too big, but even then, I'll try it if I can catch the wave. My personal favourite wave for this is a punchy, head-high (or slightly bigger) wave with a face to carve".
The Omni is a product of the dream collaboration between Daniel 'Tomo' Thomson and KS. The Omni carries Tomo's basic dims mixed with Kelly's more tucked-in tail and tuned to his eye.
The blunt nose makes the Omni look like a small wave groveller when in fact the outline and overall profile results in a board more than capable in good overhead conditions and the tucked tail enjoys more speed and allows the rider to really push his turns on the face.
This simple and attractive shape has embraced 'less is more' school of thought with a generous planing surface and nothing to hinder it's progress.
The Omni looks like THE board to go for from the Slater Designs stable if you're looking for an every-day sled that'll perform at your local break as well as on your travels in almost any conditions you're likely to encounter at home and overseas.
Firewire's LFT or Linear Flex Technology is an eco friendly construction process that results in a durable board with a unique flex pattern. LFT uses an 18mm wide Composite Springer HD Suspension System that runs from nose to tail (in effect a space age stringer) and is overlaid with a top-deck sheet to improve the boards resistance to 'ridging' often seen on traditional PU boards with a wooden stringer. LFT produces a feel somewhat akin to a brand-new PU surfboard, but with a huge hike in durability, this will last for the lifespan of the board! Enjoy the lively sensation of a brand new board with the added durability of modern sandwich construction.
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Gavin (reviewed 20/08/2018)
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I loved all of the Tomo boards, the Vader was my personal favourite, but it struggled a bit in steeper, heavier waves, there is just a bit too much junk in the trunk to turn it hard off the take off. On rail all the Tomo's go great, but it depends what type of waves you like riding and how you want to ride them.
You only have to hold the Omni under your arm, you can feel how much more refined it is than the others, whether its the Slater influence or just design evolution, no one that appreciates a clean rail can ignore it. The Evo in comparison is a bit frumpy..... thats why it works in mellow waves of course, but I never held an Evo and got the same feeling of it being a special board. Its a great board in its own right, but soft and forgiving and because fo that it has limitations for more experience surfers.
The Omni takes away the issues that the other boards have, it has a much narrower tail which gives it a far more performance board feel whilst still having the famous Tomo speed and lift. In essence you get all the benefits of a loose performance board and twin them with the forgiveness and lift of a Tomo without feeling like you're on top of the wave, or skimming as sometimes an Evo does.
I've just spent the last 5 days surfing at Sennen, it's been 2ft to 6ft and I surfed the Omni in a mix of Quad/Tri.
It's not a groveller, but a good/experienced surfer can surf it in 2 ft, no probs at all, it goes just fine, it does need the to surfer to do a bit more work, but you can throw it around like a shorter wider board with no issues at all. (if you are a proper surfer). It's not for beginners or low level intermediates, it's a proper board that experienced surfers will get the benefits from.
When the waves get 3ft+ it comes alive, it really comes alive, so fast and thats the benefit of this shape, compared to an Evo, the rails are thinned out, the tail makes the board far more manoeuvrable , its super light and there's no sense of are the conditions a bit much for this board...... 6ft Sennen and an Evo..? Not for me, but on the Omni, so much fun, so much confidence, this is unquestionably the best Tomo shape I have surfed and owned, I loved the Vader, but it had its limitations, it was a great board but this is better.
if you're reading this and thinking, yup, this is the board for me, I will re-itterate, this is not a learning board, it's no where near as forgiving as an Evo, if your the type of surfer that likes 3ft more than 4ft + don't get this, stay with the Evo, this is a proper board for proper surfers..... it's not a gimmick.
If you do some research on the Board, you find Tomo's video talking about the shape, he mentions "this is by far my favourite board in the Slater Designs range"
who am I to argue with him...... especially when he's spot on, this really is a fantastic board, I wish i'd got one sooner, it is the most fun board I have had in a long time, I have no hesitation in recommending it to experienced surfers, not learners or people that get in once or twice a month...... can't thank the guys at Boardshop enough, they're always available to take a call and discuss all things surfing.
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c niermann (reviewed 16/07/2018)
What a board!!! It's ridiculous how much fun I had with it in the last two weeks. I had it in the water five times now in Yorkshire (Whitby) and up at Dunnet Bay, all the times in waves that in my opinion it is intentionally not made for. But it went so well from the first paddle out I was laughing out loud after my first wave. It is SO EASY to surf, so easy to paddle, it holds so well, it just feels perfectly right and just feel absolutely confident. I made my drops on parts of the wave I normally wouldn't even think of doing and didn't screw even one of them the first session (2 to 3 foot pretty clean waves) and simply got every wave I wanted. Of course you feel the thumbtail limiting it in soft and small waves but even then it was absolute fun to surf. The sizing advice you gave was just perfect!
I tried my Puddle Jumper RP one evening to compare. Switched back to the Omni after half an hour because the PJ just felt big and boring...
Will (reviewed 09/07/2018)
Mike (reviewed 17/05/2018)
The Omni goes exactly where you want and when you want, no straight line tracking and no twitchy turns. Goes top to bottom lovely, get some steep face in the wave and it charges.
It looses a bit of speed when the wave face is flat It goes ok in slack waves but not as good as a groveler would.
If you're wondering about size/vol its got good float under the chest so catches waves very well, go down on volume not up.
The planing hull adds a bit of lift which on a whopping end section floater gives the strange feeling of the board being "corky" its not, it just flies, again don't go to high on volume.
Boardshop were, as always, great, helpfull with advice and quick delivery.
Get one, Enjoy!
Matty Stanley (reviewed 02/05/2018)
Well stoked! Thanks Ian!!
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Will (reviewed 24/04/2018)
Paul Barrington (reviewed 22/03/2018)
Sharper easier to wrench into full pocket carves. Holds when you want rail. Spins when you want to rotate.
Such a special board. I never thought i would have two of the same boards in my quiver ever. But i will probably get another. It is that good.
Paul Barrington (reviewed 05/03/2018)
Dont even quibble with it. Give them your money and take some more of mine whilst youre at it.
Francisco Cabello Asis (reviewed 12/01/2018)
La tabla ha llegado perfecta y muy bien embalada.
Eso significa que seguire comprando mas tablas en el futuro.
Estoy muy contento.
Gracias y un abrazo
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Owen (reviewed 10/09/2017)
This is 43L, duck dives great, and has enough volume to catch decent waves. It feels like it starts moving faster than the 6'6" spitfire it replaced, and takes off about one stroke earlier (4 strokes instead of 5...not that I count...). It generates a lot of speed easily and carries well over flat spots and around sections, really squirty.
Digs in well for big turns but still felt very loose on backhand snaps - it rotates very quickly, probably because of the low weight and shorter length (less rotational inertia).
Only possible downside is that it doesn't seem to deal with chop very well, but I haven't had many bumpy waves yet.
It worked on waist high (but not quite grovelling) to overhead and barrelling. Takes some effort to control all the speed it wants to generate though!
Top consultation from the team at boardshop, I'll be coming back for my step up.
Fred H. (reviewed 15/03/2017)
The big winner was the Omni. This board is so unique, so special I can't even beging to understand it. When you ride it it feels like you're on an air cushion. Its so intuitive as soon as you shift your weight it comes alive. Its very fast, very stable and honestly it felt like someone was playing Playstation with me on the board. I've never felt so comfortable so quickly on a surfboard. It was the most popular board. We are good 40 year old surfers with 20 years experience but none of us are throwing vertical maneuvers. We like to cruise and carve and take off on big waves. One thing we did note is that the new FCS2 system is absolutely brilliant.
Ian's advice on size and volume was perfect despite my endless doubts and questions. Service at boardshop is really perfect.
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In case you weren't already stoked to see Miley Cyrus on 'Two And a Half Men,' new behind-the-scenes interviews have hit the Web -- and the show is shaping up to be pretty hilarious. So how'd she get the gig? (Aside from, you know, being Miley Cyrus?)
"She was actually hosting an episode of 'Punk'd,' and I was like, 'Hey, would you ever be interested in doing an episode of 'Two And a Half Men?'" Ashton Kutcher said. "And she said, 'Yeah, I would love that, that would be amazing!'"
Actor Jon Cryer revealed that, as we suspected from the previews, Cyrus' character, Missi, is a chatty Cathy. "They came up with a really fun character for Miley, but that character does involve a lot of words," Cryer laughed. "On some level you have to stand back and your jaw drops because you know she has more to say."
Miley confirmed that, telling Entertainment Tonight, "My character just doesn't shut up!" That is, until Angus T. Jones' character, Jake, smooches her. (Don't worry -- Liam Hemsworth was cool with it!) Ooh la la! "I hope at some point I could come back and do this because it's been a really good time. So I think it's a really fun episode, and it sets up, if I ever wanted to come back here again, it would just set it up so nice."
Part of why she wants to return? Her folks will tune in. "This is the only kind of show that my whole family really likes," she said. "It's just a cool show that everybody likes and it's kind of good for everyone, so it's fun to be here."
Kutcher would certainly welcome her back with open arms. "She walked in here from the table read and just owned it," he said. "It might become two and a half and three quarters of a woman."
You can catch Cyrus' first full episode of 'Two And a Half Men' this Thursday (Oct. 18) at 8:30PM ET on CBS.


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Is there a perfect Sonic the Hedgehog video game? Perhaps the answer lies in our imaginations. In today's Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter Lance423 wonders what your ideal speeding hedgehog game would play like.
With the upcoming Sonic Generations from Sega, I wonder what fellow Kotakuites REALLY want out of a Sonic game.
I was brought up on the Genesis, which I began playing at age 2, before transitioning to the N64 at age 11, and I've played all of the classics (even on Game Gear!) and I can honestly say the perfect Sonic game for me would be Sonic 3 and Knuckles re-imagined in the format of Sonic Colors.
Colors provided a great balance between 2D and 3D gameplay that I feel really worked well for the series. If they could take this classic and re-work it into this format it would be insane. Of course they would need to make the spin-dash usable again, and include Tails and Knuckles, but it would be so brilliant. I can see myself snowboarding into IceCap adventure style and transitioning into side scrolling at the mountain foot.
That's my idea of a perfect Sonic title, what's yours?
About Speak-Up on Kotaku: Our readers have a lot to say, and sometimes what they have to say has nothing to do with the stories we run. That's why we have a forum on Kotaku called Speak-Up. That's the place to post anecdotes, photos, game tips and hints, and anything you want to share with Kotaku at large. Every weekday we'll pull one of the best Speak-Up posts we can find and highlight it here.
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Based on our observations of IE7 and IE8 Beta 1 usage, we learned that roughly 80% of the time people's destination on the web is a previously visited site. In the past, people would use their Favorites or History, or they'd just go through all the steps to navigate to the website again.
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Many people make a habit of checking back on certain sites like email, auctions, news and blogs many times a day. Well, it's great that these can be just one click from the Favorites Bar but, it's really only interesting to see these pages when they've changed. So, feeds and Web Slices will turn bold, like an unread email, when there's something new to see. Now you'll know that there will be something interesting even before you click.
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When people open a new tab, they're about to go to a website. So, we looked for ways to make that as fast and easy as possible. They could use the address bar or the Favorites Bar. They could also use the Search Box with its Visual Search suggestions new to Beta 2. Those are all great ways to go to a website. While studying usage patterns, we found a few other opportunities to refine the experience even more. Now, from the new tab page, you can immediately start common navigation tasks like reopening a closed tab or starting an InPrivate Browsing session.
All of these come together to help you get to the websites you want with the fewest possible steps and without needing to hunt through the menus to figure out how.
Tab Grouping
We're seeing an emerging tab trend where people open several pages so they can read them later. For example, they might be reading a news article or blog and then they open some of the links in new tabs as they go so they can finish reading and easily come back when they're done to read the related pages.
We love tab browsing, but it's easy to get confused where all the tabs came from. IE8 opens keeps these pages grouped together and color codes them. As you close tabs in a group, IE takes you to the next one in the group; similarly, if you open more tabs from the first site, IE appends them to the group rather than adding them to the end of all the tabs. With this, it's easy to read and use all the related pages together. We'll be blogging in more detail about this feature (and others) over the next few days.
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This is an example of how we've simplified experiences to remove subtle but significant extra user effort.
Faster and Easier throughout the product
As you use the beta and read the deeper feature blog posts, you'll see more examples of how we made browsing easier like how we highlight the domain in the address bar for quick visual scanning. You'll also see how we made browsing even better with service connected features like Visual Search, Accelerators, and Web Slices in part 2 of this post.
I hope you'll enjoy how much faster and easier browsing is with IE8. I look forward to hearing your feedback on the beta.
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The California Economic Development Department reported Friday that unemployment in the state took a slight dip in August, from 10.7 percent to 10.6 percent. While it's a small drop, it's still progress and some encouraging news for a state that has struggled mightily in recent years.
It's not a strong recovery, but it should illustrate to state, local and federal policymakers that the ever-fragile job market needs certainty to see more robust job growth and given the right prescription, the Golden State can help lead a national recovery.
"Since the beginning of the year, California has generated 167,000 payroll jobs compared to the U.S. that has generated 1.11 million," Esmael Adibi, an economist at Chapman University, told me. "Both figures point to a sluggish job creation. California's share of the U.S. new jobs, however, is about 15 percent, and given that California is roughly 13 percent of the U.S. economy, this suggests California is doing better than the U.S. when it comes to job creation." That's good news but the state is not out of the woods yet and any drastic increase in tax rates and regulations could impact even the most incremental progress in private sector hiring.
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"Unfortunately, there are lots of headwinds which are giving pause to employers when it comes to new hiring," Adibi said. "At the state level, potential increases in sales and income taxes are a big worry. In addition, the election, extension of Bush's tax cuts, fiscal cliff and slowdown in Europe and Asia are all creating uncertainty about the direction of the economy."
California voters this year will weigh three ballot measures that are making some business owners in the state – particularly small-business owners—nervous. In fact, California's chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses has taken a more proactive role than usual in this election cycle because of the tax measures, John Kabateck, executive director of the California NFIB, told me.
Proposition 30, being pushed by Gov. Jerry Brown, would raise the state's sales tax and increase income taxes on those earning at least $250,000 a year. Prop. 38 would increase income taxes on most Californians and earmark most of the revenue for education. And Prop. 39 would remove an option for multistate businesses operating in California to choose the tax payment method that best serves them.
Ron Reel, president of the Community College Association for California – a union that represents community college faculty – told me that the state "simply needs more revenue." Perhaps that is true, but is now the right time, in the midst of economic tumult, to raise taxes? And have state lawmakers adequately pursued serious reform efforts to warrant asking already-struggling taxpayers and small-business owners to kick in more money?
Many reasonable Californians likely could be persuaded that the state government needs more money if, after a series of significant reforms, a budget gap remained. That has not happened yet. "Small-business owners and Californians still face enormous uncertainty and fear everyday, and despite the slight drop in unemployment, new taxes and no reforms adds to that grave concern in our communities," Kabateck said. "We are finding mom-and-pop businesses lack confidence." They want to see serious reforms.
One area in acute need of reform is retirement benefits for state employees. Gov. Brown, with the recent law he signed, took a step in the right direction for reforming public employee pensions but the roster of changes did little to address the meat of the problem – an unfunded pension liability estimated at $500 billion – nor did it resolve the unsustainable nature of defined-benefit pension plans that promise state workers a certain payout without accounting for fluctuations in investment returns or future state budgets.
As pension-reform expert Marcia Fritz noted, Gov. Brown's plan is "a very strong toehold, but we still need more tools to climb out" of pension debt.
Addressing something like pension reform more substantively would reassure voters and perhaps make them more amendable to tax increases, if needed.
Also, tweaking California's Labor Code so it is in line with federal standards would help a wide array of businesses, from high-tech firms to fast-food restaurants. Particularly, if overtime rules were changed so overtime pay was required only after a 40-hour work week, instead of after eight hours in any workday, as federal standards mandate, it would help various businesses.
Also, some reform of the labyrinth of stringent regulations would be welcome. There is a need for streamlining licensing and development processes as well as using technology to update and modernize some archaic state government processes, such as court reporting.
These types of changes would instill Californians and job creators with a sense of confidence and certainty which would help jumpstart a more robust recovery and improve jobless rates. And, if more people in the state were employed, state tax revenue would increase, easing some budgetary concerns. Put the focus on that, and, perhaps, there would not be a need for tax increases.
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Philadelphia, PA – They get all the attention and for good reason. A playmaker under center can be the difference in reaching a BCS bowl game. With that in mind, here is a list of the top signal callers in the FBS in 2013.
TEDDY BRIDGEWATER (Louisville): After being tabbed the Big East Rookie of the Year in 2011, the 6-3, 220-pound Bridgewater took his game to another level as a sophomore, passing for 3,718 yards and 27 touchdowns against just eight interceptions. Bridgewater completed a hefty 68.5 percent of his passes, as he went on to earn Big East Offensive Player of the Year, as well as garnering some All-American accolades. He capped off a stellar season by leading the Cardinals to a 33-23 victory over Florida in the Sugar Bowl, where he passed for 266 yards and two touchdowns. If Bridgewater continues to develop on the same learning curve, the Cardinals will post double-digit wins for the second straight season, while Heisman chatter could reach a fevered pitch.
JOHNNY MANZIEL (Texas A&M): "Johnny Football" has earned legendary status in College Station. The only freshman ever to win the Heisman Trophy, Manziel shattered the SEC record for total offense, amassing 3,706 yards passing, while adding another 1,410 rushing in 2012. He also accounted for an astounding 47 total touchdowns, en route to earning All-American status. His gritty performance in Tuscaloosa against a ravenous Alabama defense will go down as one of the best performances by a quarterback in some time. While his 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame may not be ideally suited for the NFL, Manziel is without a doubt larger than life in the college ranks. Matching last year's eye-popping numbers isn't likely, but it will certainly be fun to watch him try.
TAJH BOYD (Clemson): After bursting on the scene early in 2011 before fading down the stretch, the 6-1, 225-pound Boyd started and finished strong for the Tigers in 2012, as Clemson went 11-2 on the year. Boyd completed an impressive 67.2 percent of his passes, for 3,896 yards and 36 touchdowns. Like most of the top QBs on the list, Boyd is also a dual threat, as evidenced by his 514 yards rushing and 10 more TDs. Boyd is a dynamic playmaker that should continue to put up big numbers, as Clemson will once again be in the mix for an ACC crown and perhaps more. A Heisman worthy campaign certainly isn't out of the realm of possibility in Death Valley this year.
MARCUS MARIOTA (Oregon): The list of defections in Eugene is long. Not only have several All-American caliber players moved on to the NFL, but so has former head coach Chip Kelly. It remains to be seen if Mark Helfrich will maintain the status quo at Oregon, but he definitely has a real asset under center in Mariota. As a freshman last year, the 6-4, 215-pounder completed 68.5 percent of his throws, for 2,677 yards and 32 touchdowns against just six interceptions. He also managed to find time to rush for 752 yards and five more scores, leading the lethal Ducks' offense. A natural leader under center, whose talents seem to be in line with the trending NFL, Mariota may not stay in Eugene past this season if he continues to thrive.
BRAXTON MILLER (Ohio State): Urban Meyer's spread offense was tailor-made for a player like Miller and vise versa. The 6-2, 210-pounder isn't the most polished passer on this list, but he is serviceable in that regard, especially with his threat of tucking the ball in and running with it. Miller completed 58.3 percent of his passes in 2012, an increase from 2011, while throwing for 2,039 yards and 15 touchdowns. He rushed for 1,271 yards and 13 TDs, almost doubling his ground stats from 2011. He also happened to lead the Buckeyes to a perfect 12-0 campaign last year. Another season with Meyer working the strings and Miller could take the next step in his evolution.
AJ MCCARRON (Alabama): The only quarterback on this list with two national titles to his credit (Alabama also won the national title in 2009, but McCarron took a redshirt that season), he is the most seasoned signal-caller in the country. While a great deal of the credit for Alabama's success goes to Nick Saban and a dominant defense year-in and year-out, some has to go to the 6-4, 215-pound McCarron. He has done everything asked of him in Tuscaloosa, earning Third-Team All-American honors in 2012 as a junior, while leading the nation in passing efficiency (173.08). McCarron completed 67.2 percent his throws last year, for 2,933 yards and 30 touchdowns, against just three interceptions. He is one of only seven quarterbacks to win consecutive national titles and the first since Tommie Frazier (Nebraska - 1994, 1995) to win back-to-back consensus crowns. A third straight title is certainly attainable, especially with McCarron handling the Alabama offense.
DEREK CARR (Fresno State): Although there may be some lingering doubts regarding Fresno State's talented signal-caller due to older brother David Carr's struggles in the NFL, there should be very few negative criticisms of Derek Carr following a stellar junior season in 2012. The 6-3, 210-pound Carr was named the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year, setting the MWC single-season record with 4,104 yards passing. Carr also threw 37 touchdown passes against just seven interceptions. The scary thing for opponents is that it was just the first season in the new offensive scheme for Carr.
BRETT HUNDLEY (UCLA): The 6-3, 227-pound Hundley redshirted in 2011, but the time spent soaking in the atmosphere and the playbook paid off huge in 2012, as he stared all 14 games a year ago for UCLA as a redshirt freshman, setting single-season school records for passing yards, completions and total offense. The Bruins' signal-caller completed 66.5 percent his passes in 2012, for 3,740 yards and 29 touchdowns, while adding an additional nine scores on the ground.
DAVID FALES (San Jose State): Perhaps the most productive quarterback with the least amount of hype in the country, Fales put together an All-American campaign in 2012. The 6-3, 220-pounder had a huge junior season last year, leading the nation in completion percentage (.725), throwing for 4,193 yards and 33 touchdowns. A one-year starter at San Jose State after transferring in from the juco ranks, Fales rewrote the school record books a year ago and finished up ranked third in the nation in passing efficiency, sixth in passing yards and eighth in touchdown passes.
JORDAN LYNCH (Northern Illinois): The nation's ultimate dual may have resided in DeKalb last season in the form of the dynamic Lynch. The 6-1, 210-pounder passed for 3,138 yards and 25 touchdowns, while rumbling for 1,815 yards and another 19 touchdowns. While the MAC isn't exactly a hot-bed of Heisman-worthy performances, Lynch could make some noise in that regard with another big season with the Huskies. To do so however, Lynch will have to get some distance from an ugly performance in last year's Orange Bowl. Florida State's defense was too much for Lynch to handle, as he managed to rush for just 44 yards, while completing an ugly 15-of-41 passing, for just 176 yards.
HONORABLE MENTION: Aaron Murray (Georgia), Taylor Martinez (Nebraska), Everett Golson (Notre Dame), Kevin Hogan (Stanford), Devin Gardner (Michigan).


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MADONNA has addressed reports she was booed and pelted with bottles at a performance in France on Thursday (26Jul12), blaming the ruckus on "thugs" who rushed the stage to cause mayhem.
The singer put on an intimate show for around 2,000 fans at the Paris Olympia venue as a last minute addition to her MDNA world tour.
The concert lasted just 45 minutes, much shorter than previous dates on the trek, and crowd members angry about the short set jeered the Material Girl and hurled bottles at the stage.
Now Madonna has taken to her official website to explain the incident.
She writes, "Playing the Olympia was a magical moment for me and it was real treat to do this special show for my fans and be so close to them. Unfortunately at the end of the show - after I left the stage - a few thugs who were not my fans rushed the stage and started throwing plastic bottles pretending to be angry fans. The press reports have focused on this and not the joyous aspect of the evening. But nothing can take away or ruin this very special evening for me and my fans. When I looked out in the audience, everyone I saw had a smile on their face. I look forward to having this wonderful experience again."


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This is one of a series of dinners that are part of the Six O'Clock Scramble's Family Dinner Challenge.
Aviva Goldfarb, founder of the online meal-planning service, has devised a solid game plan for the fall, when school activities really kick in. She has compiled research that shows kids and teens who share family dinners at least three nights a week are better off in lots of ways. You'll be able to find a grocery list for each of the recipes featured in this space at www.familydinnerchallenge.com.
You won't have to summon anyone to the table for this dish; the aroma of garlic and warm tomatoes mingling with shrimp will do that. Toasted panko provides a subtle crunch. A suitable side dish is easy to find on the Family Challenge site. Or serve over angel-hair pasta or with chunks of crusty bread.
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6 cloves garlic
1/2 cup plain panko bread crumbs
1 cup cherry tomatoes
Handful flat-leaf parsley or basil leaves
1 pound peeled and deveined large raw shrimp
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 lemon
Mince the garlic. Place half in a medium bowl, along with the panko. Use a fork to blend. Transfer to a dry skillet; toast over medium-low heat until fragrant and golden, shaking the pan a few times to promote even browning. Remove from the heat.
Meanwhile, cut each tomato in half, scooping out and discarding as many of the seeds as possible. Coarsely chop the parsley or basil. Use paper towels to pat the shrimp dry.
Combine the butter and oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and stir to coat; cook for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired, stirring to coat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to soften, then add the shrimp; cook for about 2 minutes, then turn them over to cook on the second side; they should be opaque and just cooked through. Remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley or basil and half the toasted garlic-panko mixture.
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SANTOS, Brazil — Mexico coach Miguel Herrera has defended World Cup fans chanting a gay slur which is under investigation by the sport's international governing body.
Herrera says Mexico fans shouting the slur as the rival team's goalkeeper takes a goal kick is "not that bad."
He says: "We're with our fans. It's something they do to pressure the opposing goalkeeper."
Fare, the European fan-monitoring group, reported the chants at Mexico's 1-0 win over Cameroon in Natal. FIFA subsequently opened a disciplinary case against the Mexico federation, which is responsible for fan behavior inside stadiums.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter and Brazil President Dilma Rousseff have pledged to use the World Cup as a platform to fight racism and discrimination.
The chant became popular during a Mexico-United States qualifying match for the 2004 Olympics.


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