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Thailand is the oldest US ally in Asia, with a relationship dating back a century and a half, but US policymakers have been worried that the kingdom has become too absorbed and distracted by its internal struggles.
A State Department official said that the US was also concerned that Thailand’s floods could spur instability around the region as the kingdom is a major supplier of rice, a food staple in Asia.
Clinton said that the crew of the USS Lassen, which is based in Japan, would begin assessment of Thailand’s historic sites to look for ways to preserve or restore them from the floods that have swept through the country.
The US will commit up to $10-million in aid after the USS Lassen‘s teams assess needs, a process that could take between one week and 10 days, according to an official travelling with Clinton.
US officials said in October that a number of ships including the USS George Washington turned away from Thailand after the military did not give the green light for help, although the country provided other aid.
Clinton hastily added on the visit to Thailand after Yingluck cancelled a visit to Hawaii for a weekend summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum so she could focus on the crisis at home.
Clinton on Wednesday visited the Philippines to mark the 60th anniversary of a security alliance between the two countries, a trip that came amid high tension between Manila and Beijing over a territorial dispute.
In a symbolic show of solidarity, Clinton boarded a visiting US destroyer, the USS Fitzgerald and signed a joint statement with the Philippines in which the two countries pledged to defend “freedom of navigation”.
Archives\|HARDING DEDICATES LINCOLN MEMORIAL; BLUE AND GRAY JOIN; President Moved by Presence of Veterans of Both Armies to Emphasize Unity. EXALTS PATIENCE IN OFFICE Tells How Martyr Endured Criticism--Says Union, Not Emancipation, Was Goal.TAFT PRESENTS STRUCTUREMoton Gives Negroes' Tribute--Markham Reads Poem--WilsonUnable to Attend. Blue and Gray Join in Tribute. Wilson Unable to Attend. HARDING DEDICATES LINCOLN MEMORIAL Harding Exalts Lincoln's Patience. Speech of the President. Union His Great Object. Stood for Majority Rule. His Appeal for Reconciliation. Perseverance in His Aims. Growth of His Leadership Faith in Popular Rule. Called Greatest of Presidents. National Feeling Cemented. Memorial Project Outlined. Chief Justice Taft's Address A Memorial of Reunion. Moton Say's Negroes Are Loyal. Markham Reads Poem.
HARDING DEDICATES LINCOLN MEMORIAL; BLUE AND GRAY JOIN; President Moved by Presence of Veterans of Both Armies to Emphasize Unity. EXALTS PATIENCE IN OFFICE Tells How Martyr Endured Criticism--Says Union, Not Emancipation, Was Goal.TAFT PRESENTS STRUCTUREMoton Gives Negroes' Tribute--Markham Reads Poem--WilsonUnable to Attend. Blue and Gray Join in Tribute. Wilson Unable to Attend. HARDING DEDICATES LINCOLN MEMORIAL Harding Exalts Lincoln's Patience. Speech of the President. Union His Great Object. Stood for Majority Rule. His Appeal for Reconciliation. Perseverance in His Aims. Growth of His Leadership Faith in Popular Rule. Called Greatest of Presidents. National Feeling Cemented. Memorial Project Outlined. Chief Justice Taft's Address A Memorial of Reunion. Moton Say's Negroes Are Loyal. Markham Reads Poem.
The estimate of continuous oil in the Midland Basin Wolfcamp shale assessment is nearly three times larger than that of the 2013 USGS Bakken-Three Forks resource assessment, making this the largest estimated continuous oil accumulation that USGS has assessed in the United States to date.
Oil has been produced using traditional vertical well technology. However, more recently, oil and gas companies have been using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, and more than 3,000 horizontal wells have been drilled and completed in the Midland Basin Wolfcamp section.
The estimate lends credence to the assertion from Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield that the Permian’s shale could hold as much as 75 billion barrels, making it second only to Saudi Arabia’s Ghawar field. Irving-based Pioneer has been increasing its production targets all year as drilling in the Wolfcamp produced bigger gushers than the company’s engineers and geologists forecast.
The 2015 Honda Civic is one of the safest vehicles in its class. Plus, it is dependable, fuel efficient, comfortable, and exudes quality thanks to a cabin full of first-rate materials.
Honda’s redesigned 2016 Civic has arrived at your local dealership, making it a great time to get a great deal on the old, outgoing 2015 model. Though the media and industry were generally unkind to the ninth-generation Civic, the fact of the matter is that it is a good car available in a variety of styles to suit just about anyone.
If you need a new set of wheels and feel like you missed your opportunity to get a deal over the holidays, don’t worry. The 2015 Honda Civic is on sale through February 1, 2016.
Typically, Honda does not offer cash rebates on its vehicles. The automaker believes such tactics serve to undermine resale values, which in turn makes it hard to lease vehicles at affordable rates, and which also irritates loyal buyers who count on their Hondas to hold their value over time.
Take a look at TrueCar data, and you will find that the buying service’s partner dealerships are selling Civics for just over invoice price. However, no matter the trim level, the data graphs consistently show that more buyers are paying less than invoice for a Civic than are paying more than invoice.
Dealerships do not sell cars if they’re not going to make money on the deal. Therefore, it would appear that Honda is paying its dealers an undisclosed incentive to move the metal, clearing the way for more 2016 Civics to arrive. Be sure to drive a hard bargain on this one.
Honda is also offering low-rate financing for the 2015 Civic. While the interest rates are not as appealing as some competing zero-percent offers, they are undeniably low, and allow buyers to stretch payments out for six years, helping to make the car even more affordable than it already is.
If your credit is excellent, you can finance a Civic for 60 months at 0.9%, or for 72 months at 1.9%.
Remember how we explained that Honda doesn’t put rebates on its vehicles in order to keep resale values high? Those high resale values keep loyal customers happy, and they make it possible for Honda to offer great leasing deals.
Right now, you can get the base Civic LX with the optional continuously variable transmission for $149 per month, plus tax. You need to come up with $1,999 when you sign the lease, agree to make payments for 39 months, and agree that you’re not going to put more than 39,000 miles on the car.
What’s that? You don’t have any money to put down? As long as your credit is good, that’s not an issue. Honda will let you sign on the dotted line and then drive home without even making the first month’s payment. All you need to do is pay $200 per month, plus tax, for the following 38 months. The same mileage limit applies to this lease.
Among small cars, the 2015 Honda Civic is one of the safest vehicles in its class. Plus, it is dependable, fuel efficient, comfortable, and exudes quality thanks to a cabin full of first-rate materials.
You don’t need to limit yourself to the basic LX Sedan model, either, as Honda offers the Civic as a 2-door coupe, as a thrifty hybrid, in upscale EX-L trim, and in racy Si format. As we said, there is something here for everyone.
Thales U.K. has reached an agreement to buy cryptographic security vendor nCipher for £50.7 million (US$100.3 million), the two companies announced Friday.
Thales, which is the second-largest supplier of electronics to the U.K.'s Ministry of Defense, said the deal will bolster its encryption offerings, giving it several hardware security modules, a provisioning product for managing cryptographic keys and products focused on the security of data stored on tape.
Founded in 1996 and based in Cambridge, England, nCipher offers software centering around encryption, a growing area as companies seek to secure their data in light of high-profile breaches over the last few years.
nCipher's portfolio includes products for handling the keys that unlock encrypted data. How those keys are handled often involves compliance with data protection regulations as well as policy controls for who can access the keys.
Other nCipher products provide storage encryption, speeding SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) transactions and hardware modules for secure e-commerce payment systems.
Last December nCipher bought some of the assets of NeoScale Systems, a private company focused on secure tape storage. nCipher paid $1.95 million for two product lines, the NeoScale CryptoStor KeyVault and CryptoStor Tape appliance.
n Since 2008, the state budget (excluding federal funds) has grown by 35 percent while K-12 education's portion of the state budget has grown by 2.47 percent.
n Mississippi ranks 47th in per student funding out of 51 (including District of Columbia).
n Mississippi ranks last among our neighboring states in per student funding.
The status quo limits our children; it limits our state; it deprives all of us of economic stability.
We can rise above the status quo! We can begin to work together to ensure every community in our state has a school with high-quality facilities, full of teachers and students who have all they need to succeed. Initiative 42 will be a much-needed step in the right direction for K-12 education in Mississippi.
We strive to be faithful to Jesus' high calling in the communities we serve, and we can think of no higher priority in God's Kingdom than our children. Jesus said: "Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs." We can't think of a single child in Mississippi that Jesus would turn away. Let's make all children our top priority. They desperately need it, and they deserve the resources Initiative 42 will bring.
This year we celebrate 15 years of showcasing the creative talents of artists in the Hurunui district.
Guest artist is the creative and expressive Corina Hazlett of Balcairn.
The Showcase includes paintings, drawings, pottery, ceramics, sculpture, fibre art, textiles, photography, woodwork, paper arts and jewellery—some of which will be for sale. This year’s Showcase continues to build on a strong interest in original art by local artists. Showcase Hurunui is creating a platform for the public to view these artworks—often inspired by the colours and shapes of the beautiful and diverse Hurunui district.
There is always a splash of glamour on Celebrity Big Brother and in 2015 it looks like Chloe Goodman will provide the sparkle.
So, who is Chloe Goodman? Let us take a look at this CBB 2015 housemate.
Chloe is a 21-year old model that has graced the pages of magazines in various stages of undress as well as being Cheryl Fernandez-Versini’s body double in her L’Oreal TV ads.
Chloe’s appearance on MTV’s Ex On The Beach was notable for her disagreements with Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison and she was a regular in lad’s mags Zoo and Nuts.
Chloe’s only reality television experience has been as a contestant on MTV’s Ex On The Beach.
She didn’t disappoint though as she shared a number of dates with a previous CBB star Ricci Guarnaccio. She also shared a kiss with Joss Mooney.
It’s complicated I think is the saying.
Chloe’s motivation for going in to the CBB house is that she’s ‘been watching CBB for years and I want to show the real me instead of me on a show like Ex On The Beach’.
This probably ties in nicely with her promise that there will be ‘prancing around in a bikini’ and the chance to ‘get in a bikini at least once because there is a Jacuzzi, but I won’t just do it for attention’. You heard it here first.
Being described as a ‘ticking timebomb’ indicates that there should be fireworks in the house. Not afraid to take a strip off someone with a verbal assault, Chloe will possibly dominate those Jacuzzi pool parties.
One thing for certain is that Chloe will lay herself bare as this is her chance to move up the celebrity ladder.
Who will be their best friend/enemy?
It is expected that she will hit it off with fellow model and reality TV star Calum Best with wild speculation that they may provide more than just cosy cuddles by the fire.
Anyone that doesn’t shower will feel the force of Chloe’s barbed opinions whilst she will no doubt be near the top of Katie Hopkins’ list of potential targets. It could be heated.
At 14-1 she will be down in the pack.
Expect Chloe to be the first of the contenders to be eliminated once the deadwood has gone.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Dundee-Crown's Amanda Eissler swings at a pitch during a game against Jacobs Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Jacobs' Maggie Hanson throws towards first base while playing a game against Dundee-Crown Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Jacobs' Nicky Chapa swings at a pitch during a game against Dundee-Crown Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Chapa hit a double in the at-bat and went 2-3 in the game with a stolen base and one run.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Jacobs' Katie Kirker pitches during a game against Dundee-Crown Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Kirker pitched a complete game, giving up two runs on seven hits and tallying eight strikeouts. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Dundee-Crown's Amanda Eissler pitches during a game against Jacobs Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Dundee-Crown's Mallory Schilf throws towards first base while playing a game against Jacobs Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Dundee-Crown's Abby Perillo tries to cut a ball off in the gap during a game against Jacobs Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Dundee-Crown's Lauren Mercado tags Jacobs' Nicky Chapa while attempting to steal second base Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Chapa was safe on the play and Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Jacobs' Katie Kirker catches a pop-up near the mound while playing a game against Dundee-Crown Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Dundee-Crown's Melany Love lines up a throw to first base after fielding a bunt while playing a game against Jacobs Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Dundee-Crown's Lauren Girard catches a fly ball in center field whil playing a game against Jacobs Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Jacob's Jacquelyn Hengler swings at a pitch while playing a game against Dundee-Crown Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Dundee-Crown's Melany Love pitches during a game against Jacobs Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Dundee-Crown's Mallory Schilf attempts to tag Jacobs' Courtney Cotugno during a play at third base Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Cotugno was safe on the play and Jacobs defeated Dundee-Crown 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Jacobs' Maggie Hanson places a tag on Dundee-Crown's Lauren Girard Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Dundee-Crown's Lauren Lococo throws to first base while playing a game against Jacobs Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Jacobs' Taylor Belo dives for a ball during a game against Dundee-Crown Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Dundee-Crown's Amanda Eissler pitches during a game against Jacobs Monday, April 23, 2012 in Algonquin. Jacobs won the game 7-2.
Elbow have joined the bill for this weekend’s (January 28) Lancastrian super-gig Manchester Vs Cancer.
The charity show, which has been organised by The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke to raise funds for the city’s Christie Hospital, features a host of Manchester bands.
Rourke will also be appearing along with New Order bassist Peter Hook and Mani in new group Freebass, along with Badly Drawn Boy, Doves, 808 State and Stephen Fretwell, who are all playing.
Rourke‘s former Smiths colleague Johnny Marr is alos playing with his new band The Healers.
Tickets for the bash are on sale now, for more information go to Manchestervcancer.co.uk/.
LONDON (AP) — Amy Winehouse's family says toxicology tests show there were no illegal drugs in her system when she died.
They say the tests showed "alcohol was present," but it hasn't yet been determined if it played a role in the singer's death last month.
The 27-year-old soul diva was found dead in her London home on July 23, and an initial post-mortem failed to determine the cause of death.
A statement released Tuesday by spokesman Chris Goodman on the family's behalf said "toxicology results returned to the Winehouse family by authorities have confirmed that there were no illegal substances in Amy's system at the time of her death."
It said the family awaited the outcome of an inquest that is due to begin in October.
They says the tests showed "alcohol was present" but it hasn't yet been determined if it played a role in the singer's death last month.
Fresh signs of distress are surfacing in emerging markets, threatening a return of last summer’s crisis that rattled investors.
Another standoff between Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and markets has forced investors to grab protection from debt default, and Turkish nationals to seek safety in foreign currencies.
Turkish credit default swaps – the cost of insuring against a debt default – have skyrocketed 50pc in a week to just below last September’s 14-year high. The amount Turks hold in foreign currencies has jumped 11pc in 2019, accelerating to hit a record high in March as confidence in the recession-hit country dwindles.
Drive the Peel–a truly adorable tiny car–and you’ll never have trouble finding parking again.
At 41-inches wide and 54-inches long, the Peel is the smallest production car in the world. First built for a brief period in the 1960s, the car was an expensive collectors’ item for decades until a couple of British entrepreneurs decided to bring the tiny car back–including a new electric version.
Inside, the new electric version runs on an moped motor. It doesn’t need much power, thanks to its minuscule proportions and light weight. At under 300 pounds, it’s about 15 times lighter than a Tesla Model S.
In the past, it was even lighter: The 1960s version didn’t have a reverse gear, so a driver had to use a handle on the trunk to literally pick the car up and turn it around.
But it’s possible that somewhat similar cars may eventually find mass market success. The Elio–which, like the Peel, is a small three-wheeled car–is supposed to go into production next year. And Lit Motors’ little vehicle, technically a motorcycle, looks quite a bit like the Peel; there’s just enough room for one person and a bag of groceries.
Since most people end up commuting around town by themselves, maybe that’s just the right amount of space. Cars like this could save huge amounts of energy in urban transportation.
Originally Published: May 12, 2006 4 a.m.
Republicans believe two powerful, protective bulwarks incumbency and gerrymandering will help them withstand Democratic attempts to win control of Congress in November.
No matter what all those widely reported generic polls say now about Democrats being ahead of the Republicans, no one named Generic will be on the ballot this year. It will be a real person with a real name in most cases, an incumbent member of Congress. And every poll says voters like the people who represent them a lot.
"Voters do not go to the polls on election day and vote for an R or a D," said Ed Patru, spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC). "They are voting for an actual person with whom they have a relationship. And on the question, 'Do you approve of your member of the House?' 60 percent answer yes."

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