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Near as I can tell, there are two types of people: those who like Reginald Rose's jury-room drama 12 Angry Men, and those who haven't seen it yet. So speedy and smart, so filled with personality and (mostly) unforced emotion, the work seems practically indestructible, and I actually fall into a special subset of people: those who love 12 Angry Men with a passion bordering on mania. (Between Sidney Lumet's 1957 film version and the 1997 television remake, I've watched it - and this is a conservative estimate - more than three dozen times.) So it was with nearly delirious excitement, and just a touch of dread, that I attended the Playcrafters Barn Theatre's Saturday-night presentation of the show, the first stage production of Rose's piece that I'd seen.
If you're a fellow fan of the material, the first few seconds of Playcrafters' offering - beautifully staged by Craig Michaels - are enough to get you grinning. It's all there: The stern, measured instructions of the judge; the plaintive oboe of Kenyon Hopkins' original film score; the modestly furnished deliberation room in which Don Madson's guard and 12 Angry Men's 12 angry men (known only by their juror numbers) slowly enter. And before any dialogue is uttered, your grin will likely expand as you begin matching the actors with the familiar tics and traits of their characters: Juror Ten (Tom Morrow), with his edgy irritation and head cold; Four (Chris Browne), with his humorless deadpan and eyeglasses; Seven (Bill Hudson), with his sweaty neck and loud jacket.
Yet what's most intriguing, albeit occasionally off-putting, about this production (at least if you, too, are unacquainted with 12 Angry Men on stage) is that nothing that occurs after the characters' entrances happens quite the way you expect it will. Written years after the film's release, Rose's script retains the original plot - Juror Eight (James V. Driscoll), standing alone in defense of an alleged teenaged killer, attempts to prove the existence of reasonable doubt - and numerous heated debates, but there are so many subtle, specific changes that the play never feels like a mere carbon copy. You can know (or think you know) the material by heart and still be surprised throughout.
Not all of the surprises are necessarily welcome. By cutting several of the best lines and most memorable peripheral bits - I particularly missed the touching football memory recounted by Juror One (played here by Bill Bates) - Rose's stage version isn't as wholly an ensemble piece as the films are; though the actors portraying them are continually focused and alert, the characters of Five (William Pepper), Six (Joshua Kahn), and Twelve (Don Hazen), especially, seem to be given short shrift.
Many of Rose's alterations, however, are smart ones - Driscoll's Eight now has a terrifically edifying, enjoyable monologue on just how many lingering questions must be ignored for guilt to be proven - and Michaels makes some shrewd directorial decisions that heighten the tension, and the comedy, considerably; Driscoll's lightning-quick reveal of the second switchblade produces a deserved gasp-and-laugh, and the group reaction to the first "guilty or not guilty?" vote, with most of the jurors wailing like their team just lost the World Series, is a hysterical sight - grown men behaving (and not for the last time) like infants.
Which leads to a built-in perk in the 12 Angry Men stage version that even Lumet's masterpiece can't claim: You're able to watch the reactions of whichever juror you want, whenever you want. And when the actors are giving the kinds of lived-in, thoughtful performances that Michaels' cast is here, that's a mighty perk indeed.
Certainly, there's no shortage of explosive moments, the most powerful ones coming from Jerry Wolking's Juror Three. Tall and intimidating, Wolking spits out hateful rants with spectacular enthusiasm, and similarly vibrant portrayals are offered by Morrow, delivering racist screeds with appropriate obnoxiousness (he suggests that you'd be an idiot to disagree with him), and by Hudson, who pulls off the neat trick of making you laugh both at and with his uncouth lout. But the quieter performances are no less impressive: Joe Mital offers a sweetheart of a comedy turn as the slow-witted Juror Two; Browne's Four is inscrutable in the wittiest, most entertaining way; Spiro A. Bruskas is a wonderfully dignified, levelheaded Nine; Michael B. Miller displays ace timing and poignant understatement as the European-bred Eleven. And the ever-admirable Driscoll, as the play's moral conscience, is stalwart and righteous without making a big deal of it; his unfussy, truthful work never shouts "Henry Fonda Role," and he blends in effortlessly with his co-stars.
Running a zippy 100 minutes - and that's with a 20-minute intermission! - Playcrafters' latest allows you to enjoy the continually committed work of whichever topnotch performer you choose, and I'm pretty sure I picked the perfect seat (center section, off to the side) for optimal viewing of the show's jury-table configurations. But given the strength of Michaels' presentation, I'm guessing that no matter where you sit at 12 Angry Men, your eye will land on someone - many someones, actually - well worth watching.
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FOOD- DISH- They mix: Oil & Vinegar get together at Barracks
Connoisseurs of fine cooking oils and vinegars will be happy to know that Oil & Vinegar opened quietly on July 8 in the Barracks Road Shopping Center between Talbot's and Barnes & Noble. The European culinary gift shop is only the seventh store in the chain opened in the United States. The Dutch franchise has over 100 stores in 14 counties around the world. Owners Paul & Bridget Urmanski loved the one they visited while they were living in Milwaukee, and when they decided to move to Charlottesville (Bridget has a sister here, and her father, Jack O'Leary is a partner in the business) they approached franchise owner John Blogg about opening a shop.
"He came and visited Charlottesville and loved it," says Bridget Urmanski. In addition to oils and vinegars, the store also sells a variety of prepared foods from around the world such as chutney from South Africa, Delidevs allioli sauce from Spain, Arugula pesto from Italy, and rum flavored chocolate for chocolate fondue. Gift baskets and recipe books are also available.
"We're a culinary gift shop with a wide range of food and cooking products from around the world, in a Mediterranean-style environment," says Urmanski. "We hope to be the top-of-mind choice for people looking for a unique culinary gift."
Oil & Vinegar is especially known for its Amphora Wall, says Urmanski, a collection of fancy bottles and cruets that customers can have filled with their favorite oils, clean them when they're empty, and return to the store to be refilled. The store also features a sampling table where customers can try things in the store with bread from Panera down the street.
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Sometimes learning about food can be almost as fun as eating it. That's the hope of the Seasonal Cook which, for the price of a night out, teaches students how to cook, entertain, and choose wines before they get to devour all the goodies.
On July 6, the shop, located in the West Main Market, hosted a "How to Throw a Tapas Party" class as part of its debut "How to Entertain" series. The class, co-taught by chef and food stylist (some one who makes those dishes look so gorgeous on magazine covers) Marisa Catalano and chef and wine educator Megan Headley offered recipes for sangria, tapas such as blue cheese-stuffed bacon-wrapped dates and grilled chorizo with sherry, as well as tips for setting a table like a pro.
"We're trying to teach people to make 'make-ahead' dishes so they can enjoy their parties and not be slaves in the kitchen," says Headley, a 28-year-old UVA grad and graduate of New York's Institute of Culinary Education, who started the series in May.
If you act fast, you might be able to get in on the "How to Throw a Sushi Party" class on Thursday, July 20. If not, there's always the "How to Throw an Antipasti Party" class on Thursday, August 3. In addition, the two offer wine and cheese pairing classes through August 21.
"I'm very passionate about demystifying the confusion surrounding old world wine and cheeses," says Headley. "People think they need to be rich, or older, or more sophisticated to appreciate or afford these wines and cheeses, but that's not the case."
Headley says her classes are a "101 class" on how to read a wine label, since many of the old-world wines are labeled by region, not wine type. It's an education that can be daunting, since, as Headley points out, there are 2000 varieties of grapes in Italy, compared to only 18 types in California, which makes a guide through the regions almost essential.
And Headley says that cheeses from a certain region go best with wines from the same region. For example, Italian piave (a hard cheese like Parmesan) goes best with white wines like Tocai from the Friuli region, where the cheese is made.
"That's why we do a lot of regional pairings," says Headley. "Why argue with nature?"
Barracks Road Shopping Center welcomes Oil & Vinegar, a new European culinary shop with a mysterious Amphora Wall
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Dear Real Jew News Family,
How do you like Foxman saying that 30% of Americans are “infected” by anti-Semitism” … as if this is a “disease” rather than a RESPONSE to Jewish evil?
It’s really the other way around isn’t it?
And that is that JEWRY has INFECTED America and the Western World with CONTINUAL wars, CHAOS, and ANTI-CHRIST corruption.
You see, I NAME it. I don’t beat around the “illuminati”/”globalist” bush like Alex Jones and friends.
Perhaps this is why I get so few numbers of donations and have to struggle at the end of every month to make ends meet.
I just lost a major, regular contributor and this has got me down in the dumps. This is what happens when I am dependent on just a FEW to keep me going.
I wonder why it is that so few donate to me? Everyone writes to me telling me how much they love the articles and videos but don’t give me a dime.
With all of this “love” I’m simply going broke..
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Why Israel Is A Threat To World Peace
By Brother Nathanael Kapner
It was Gunther Grass, Nobel prize winner of Germany, who recently said that Israel was a greater threat to world peace than Iran.
Why is this so? I grew up as a Jew and I will tell you why.
You see, I was indoctrinated from childhood with the belief that I belonged to a persecuted people and that every Gentile was a potential enemy.
Thus, I was to be wary of Gentiles, who, as Abe Foxman puts it, are “infected” with anti-Semitism.
[Clip: “I want talk about some of the specifics of this report. Abraham Foxman is the national director with the Anti-Defamation League. He is in our studio in New York.
Hey there Abe! Let’s dig a little deeper into this report. What do you think are the most important take-aways?”
“I remember when we started doing the surveys in the ’60s approximately 30% of the American people were infected with serious anti-Semitism.”]
Now transfer this “fear of contagion” to Israel—armed to the teeth with nuclear weapons—and you have a nation ready to wage war against the entire world.
You see, Israel maintains a state of perpetual hostility with its neighbors and an expansionist policy of a “Greater Israel” extending from Morocco to Afghanistan and beyond.
Syria is next on Israel’s hit list to split it into competing Islamic militias so that it poses no obstacle to Jewry’s quest for global dominance.
The victims will be Syrian Christians of whom Israel and its puppet state, godless Amerika, have no scruples in seeing them murdered into extinction.
And with Israel being recognized as a legitimate “state,” with diplomatic residencies throughout the world, it pursues through local Jewish Lobbies a political agenda that is destructive both to national stability and world peace.
For on the one hand you have the affirmation by the Western world—insisted upon by global Jewry—of a “Jewish” state, which means nothing less than an anti-Christ entity with diplomatic credentials.
But on the other hand you have the surrender by the Western world—manipulated by world Jewry—of their sovereign right to shape their own national interests and identities.?
And ever since, an International ruling class has emerged with Jerusalem as its center…which the Biblical book of The Revelation calls “spiritual Egypt” and “Sodom and Gomorrah.”
“The Lord rained fire down upon Sodom and Gomorrah,” the Bible tells us.
And as it now appears, the only way the beast of global Zionism can be destroyed is by a second fire.
I hear you speak a lot about Czar Nicholas II, and the great Eastern Orthodox monarchy.
My question is would you like to see monarchies come back in full swing?
Would you like to see the U.S. become a monarchy? I think many of us would like to know the answer.
Few donate because many people are insincere leaches.
They fake compliments and fake friendships. They waste your time and bandwidth on purpose. The Zionists always use treachery. They will spend years faking friendships. The compliments are sincere from those that donate and insincere of those that do not.
Folk like Alex Jones control the opposition more then you realize. He is very wealthy yet you put out more truth then he does. Funny how that works.
There is almost no real opposition on the Internet. It’s a bunch of Zionists/sadists faking friendships and wasting people’s time. China is probably taking up most of your bandwidth followed by Israel. There is software that can block entire countries. It’s worth buying.
Those that really are anti-Zionist are not allowed to make money. That is how severe the corruption is. So called Christians won’t help for the most part. True Christians will help but they are hard to find.
I would make donations mandatory for those who comment. Watch how many people leave. Watch how many people stop wasting your time once you do that. Make the videos for those that donate.
There is probably not one person that reads your website that cannot afford a few bucks.
I do believe +BN is right, Zionism will indeed be destroyed by a second fire, this time permanently. I found the following article that explains why.
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Many think that the State of Israel is a fulfilment of prophesy of the return of Israel to the promised land. In a way it is, but not in the way most think.
A hundred year ago it was believed that the Jews would have to repent before returning to the old land.
Paul’s says in Romans 11.
Now revealing this prophesy is.
8 And it will be as when a hungry man dreams—and behold, he is eating; but when he awakens, his hunger is not satisfied, or as when a thirsty man dreams—and behold, he is drinking, but w hen he awakens, behold, he is faint, and his thirst is not quenched. Thus the multitude of all the nations shall be, who wage war against Mount Zion..
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Muzza.au
From the same author another aspect about Jerulalem:
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Some people may say “how could God allow Jerusalem therefore the temple to be destroyed?” The traditions of men say that the old city of Jerusalem must be the Jerusalem of Bible prophecy, that the old city must be restored and become the Capital of the Kingdom of God at the second coming of Christ.
Along with this comes the parallel tradition that the old temple must be rebuilt upon the old site. Many Christians think it will become Jesus’ home on earth and the place of an earthly throne. Jews have someone else in mind, of course.
But when we study the history of this and see how the law never prophesied that the glory would remain in any particular place, we are able to lay aside that tradition of men and see that God was preparing a better temple in a better city where He would dwell.
The glory of God was first located at Shiloh (Joshua 18:1) in the tribe of Ephraim. When the priesthood corrupted that place, God delivered the Ark of the Covenant into the hands of the Philistines (1 Sam. 4:11).
They also destroyed the town of Shiloh itself and killed many of the priests (Ps. 78:64). The priestly center moved to the town of Nob (1 Sam. 22:11), though the Ark was not there.
Finally, in the reign of David, he conquered Jebus and renamed it according to its original name when built by Shem (Melchizedek), the City of Salem, or Jeru-Salem. He then brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and housed it in a tent called the Tabernacle of David.
In this manner, God took the glory away from Ephraim and gave it Judah for a time, as we read in Psalm 78:67, 68:
“(67) Moreover He refused the tabernacle of Joseph and chose not the tribe of Ephraim; (68) But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.”
David’s son, Solomon, later built a temple to house the Ark. But soon Jerusalem and its temple became as corrupted as the priesthood in Shiloh had been. Finally, God raised up Jeremiah to say in 7:11 and 12:
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A den of robbers is a hideout for thieves, where they can feel safe in their lawlessness. Jeremiah then compares Jerusalem to Shiloh:
” .”
When God forsook and destroyed Shiloh, His presence never returned to that city. Instead, it moved to a new place–to Jerusalem. But now, Jeremiah says, God is going to forsake Jerusalem like He did Shiloh–and for the same reasons.
In other words, once His glory departed, He would never return to that location again to dwell.
Ezekiel 10 and 11 records his departure as far as the Mount of Olives (Ez. 11:23). One has to go to Acts 1:9-12 to see the final stage of departure where the glory of God (in Christ) departed from the Mount of Olives and returned to heaven.
When the glory returned ten days later at Pentecost, it did not come to reside in the temple, but in a better temple. Know ye not that ye are the temple of God?
It is not difficult for men to conceive of our bodies being God’s temples. It is more difficult, however, for men to fully let go of the idea that God dwells in physical buildings.
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Muzza.au
As far as the Jews are concerned, if you ain’t with ‘em your agin ‘em.
So an indifference to Israel is in itself anti-semitism. Foxman should have been asked, “What did the Jewish people do that made so many people hate them?”
It would be interesting to hear his response. Because it would have to cover a lot of different cultures over a long, long time period.
Dear Br. Nathanael and brothers,
Great video on the sad state of affairs Israel has brought America and the world in, for people are too brainwashed and helpless, they are deceived, thanks to the Rothschild’s school system, Holocaustianity, the Jesuit Vatican ll, the mainstream evangelicals, and the 501c3 government churches.
Most people have fallen for the Great Deception either in blind and idiotic support for Israel or in their silence, idleness of activism against Israel, and only the few will see Truth and prevail through the Great Tribulation, and at this point in time, it looks like it’s staying that way.
People are looking for a political solution to a spiritual problem, and the result is the foolish and desperate acceptance of the Antichrist and his system.
Man cannot stop the wrath of Satan’s children and their Babylonian occupied Jerusalem, for we must wait for the return of Our Lord God Jesus Christ to finally clean house.
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Everything I read on this site was great including almost all of the comments.
1 or 2 comments seem to have hate in their hearts against Christians. Pray for them. They fear TRUTH.
GOD bless all of you and Precious Br. NATHANAEL.
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Dear +BN,
Well done. It just doesn’t get any cleaner and clearer than how you’ve put it all together in this video as to just “why Israel is a threat to world peace.”
People in Europe are getting fed up with Israel. The Power Jews are feeling their feet getting closer to the fire.
Anyone have any info on most recent opinion polls here in the Americas?
The latest whine from the Simon Wiesenthal Center:
EUROPE AND THE JEWS 2012: DRAMATIC RISE IN ANTI-JEWISH, ANTI-ISRAEL PREJUDICE
A Simon Wiesenthal Center Special Report by Dr. Harold Brackman:
God bless you, dear brother in Christ, and I hope and pray your prayerful isolation bore some spiritual refreshment and fruit.
IC XC
NI KA
PS to Dan:
Welcome to RJN family. All you need to do to subscribe, I believe, is to ask +BN to put you on his mailing list.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu called upon Jewish youths visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau to be “proud that the Jewish people rose from the dead.”
He termed the voices calling Israel a threat to world peace – “chutzpah.”
In his speech also there is this detectable threat that Israel is now capable of defending itself.
So, who is the danger to world peace? Judge it for yourself:
And finally please watch this video below;
Hi BroNat,
I am curious what you make of Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Israel, and his remarks there pandering to Zionist Jewry and Holocaustianity.
I have tried telling myself that it’s “just politics,” but ultimately find it hard to excuse his statements. While Putin is certainly better than any other European leader*, it looks like he just isn’t the hero we all want him to be.
*I don’t know as much about him, but I don’t think Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has ever paid homage in Israel (which Putin has, twice) and was even condemned as “anti-Semitic” by the Israeli government. Sounds like a good guy.
I generally go by the rule that anybody the “Western” Jewish media hates, must be doing something right.
Here’s the thing: In 1948 the Jews pretty much confiscated a predominantly Muslim land, a Muslim land surrounded by other Muslim countries.
How were they expecting this to turn out well? So for the past 64 years it has been their aim to maintain military hegemony over the entire region, demonizing their neighboring Muslim countries as being a threat to peace. Most Jews today have no ancestral ties to Palestine and have no right to be there.
If Palestine was allowed to remain as Palestine, any Jew could live there if they wanted, as many Jews did peacefully coexist with Muslims and Christians in Palestine pre-1948. Zionists contend they need their own country, because everyone wants to kill them.
Well how about looking in the mirror and reviewing their past deeds to find out why this is so? But Zionists aren’t interested in being liked.
They are interested in being at the top of the heap, and using misguided Christians to help them achieve their aims. The misinformation the Zionist media spreads about Iran is truly appalling. Fact is, Iran has never violated a nuclear non-proliferation treaty, whereas Israel has never signed one.
With Iran having political backing from Russia and China, any provocation by Israel will explode into a fullscale world war. I hope Netanyahu is not stupid enough to start this war.
I went to the link Deer’s Mountain posted above of Bibi Netanyahu’s speech, and noticed in the right margin of the website a link for Jonah, a Jewish non-profit helping Jews struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction.
The website says that traditional Jewish teaching says same-sex relationships should be strongly discouraged. Now here’s my question: Since Americans live in such a Jew-dominated culture, why then is homosexuality glorified and celebrated?
Just this morning, I saw a headline on TV that the Pentagon was hosting some Gay Pride event! So it’s really true, homosexuality, public schools and tattoos are for goyim only!
@Ricky
Putin was certainly NOT “pandering” to the Jews in his visit to Israel.
He was showing Amerika that it is NO LONGER the only player in the Midlle East equation.
Putin WARNED Netanyahu against attacking Syria and Iran and then paid a DIPLOMATIC official visit to Abbas encouraging him to pursue Palestinian statehood. +BN
When the wicked Jews plot together, the good men too must plot together, else they will be cut down, man, woman and child, a ghastly sacrifice to nature’s most contemptible spawn.
American friends, REMEMBER.
Swindler’s list - rabbis gone wild!
@Ricky June 27, 2012 @ 12:22 am
Nobody can look into a man’s mind, and not rarely in the history of mankind it has happened that somebody was believed to stand for one thing and then, by surprise, it turned out that he aimed at completely different targets.
Therefore, nobody who is in possession of all his senses could, without second thought, sweep aside your remark: “… I am curious what you make of Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Israel, and his remarks there pandering to Zionist Jewry and Holocaustianity…”.
The first thought that came to my mind was that action speaks louder than words and Putin’s actions are plentiful.
1) Stopping the plundering of Russia by coming down on the Oligarchs like a ton of bricks, with one of the main culprits ending up in prison, the other one publishing comments from London that Putin is not a democrat, the Russians are yearning for democracy and therefore Putin must be removed from power (all, by now, well known Jew talk), whilst yet other opponents have fled, you might guess it, to the US and Israel.
2) Putin`s extraordinary support for the Russian Orthodox Church and his publicly shown humility vis a vis high ranking Church leaders.
It should be known that the most vengeful haters of Christianity are the Jews with their positions having been declared in writing with these words: Jesus should be burning in hell for all eternity being submerged in his own semen and excrements.
3) The Jew-Attempt to involve Russia in WWIII via Georgia. The plan was to make Georgia a NATO-Member weeks before a Georgian attack on Russian populated areas with special international status.
I remember Russian jets shooting down an Israeli drone and I remember that in order to neutralise further Israeli-instigated military attacks from Georgia on the territories concerned it was necessary for the Russians to partly invade Georgian territory. Had the Jewish plan succeeded this would have been the beginning of WWIII.
It was foiled because the Russians knew of the plan in advance and agreed with several non-Jewish Western leaders to prevent Georgia becoming a NATO member.
4) The Bismarck-like policy of reassurance Putin follows with China in the Far East.
5) The containment of Jewish plans in Syria and Iran by way of a contrary policy on the part of Putin.
6) The banning of homosexual and lesbian street parades in Russia.
7) Putin’s pronouncement after the last elections in Russia in front of hundreds of thousands of Russians:”…nobody, repeat nobody from abroad will tell Russia what to do…”
Besides, if Putin wants to negotiate regarding the situation in the Middle East should he go to the puppet Obongo or would he be better advised to go to the lions den and speak to those who are really taking the decisions?
If Putin has made verbal concessions on the hollow-fraud this may be practical politics in order to confuse the Israelis and play up to certain sections of Russian society, since in Russia, unlike USA and Europe, the votes are counted out straight!
I would add though that this is my personal interpretation and I would concede that there are quite a few people who want to see that in a different light.
However, my guiding thought, when I try to assess the position of Putin in current world politics is, as already stated above “actions speak louder than words.”
As concerns your interpretation of Alexander Lukashenko I share your opinion without reservation whatsover.
Just listened again to this brief but famous ‘What if’ speech of Ron Paul. During the speech, he mentions Special Interests, Israel, Christianity and Peace and War Racket.
I had heard this speech before but today I was wearing my tin-foil hat and it dawned on me that perhaps there was that ’subliminal message’ people talk about.
Having known directly some important politicians, I found food for thought as I know most “Democratic” politicians find it necessary to “beat around the bushes” (equivalent to failing “The Litmus Test”).
Ron Paul’s What If Speech (3 minutes, 45 seconds):
References
@25 seconds - Israel: “What if propping up repressive regimes in the Middle East endangers both the United States and Israel?”
( youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=V36MT5lAMrc#t=25s )
@118 seconds - Special Interests: “What if the American people woke up and understood that the official reasons for going to war are almost always based on lies and promoted by war propaganda in order to serve Special Interests?”
( youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=V36MT5lAMrc#t=118s )
@162 seconds - “War Is A Racket”: “What if war and preparation for war is a racket serving special interests?”
( youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=V36MT5lAMrc#t=162s)
@176 seconds - Christianity & Peace: “What if Christianity actually teaches peace and not preventive wars of aggression?”
( youtube.com/watch?v=V36MT5lAMrc&feature=player_detailpage#t=176s )
*Footnote
“War is a Racket” is phrase attributed to Smedley Butler - who exposed in 1934 the attempt by the oligarchs to militarily overthrow FDR (YouTube has a handful of videos on this).
However, I found a 1934 documentary that uses the same term in the title:
‘Dealers in Death: The Story of The War Racket’
A true martyr, welsh journalist Gareth Jones!
Let’s face a naked truth on what may be behind the lack of donations.
It is not that every reader has to little money to sponsor someone who faces and brings big truths unveiling the frustrating fantasy in which the Zionists has degenerated the entire human species.
The bad consequences of Zionism are countless, but I remark on two: permanent fear and world wide spread dissolution of the Christians of modern Christianity. Permanent fear about what?
Totally everything and everybody: starting very close here the web authorities monitoring and controlling peoples words, bankers controlling your internet service provider payments and every single dime you spend for living and beyond.
And politics ruling you against yourself empowered by yourself with your own vote every time you vote, judges judging like gods in the skies deciding who dies, who lives and who is to be jailed.
And teachers corrupting based on both their ignorance and their concience, doctors and nurses playing dirty businesses with your peace of mind and deepest concerns traficking legal drugs of the health treatments industry.
And journalists all volunteered to the massive cheating arts, armies, guns and the almighty satanic weaponry commerce and industry, rushed and greedy speculators.
Everybody, if you really have eyes to see it means everybody.
Even ourselves the Pink Floyd’s comfortably numb. Like the Bible once said: there will come the time when everybody will be against everybody, sons to parents, brothers to sisters, everybody, everywhere is the greed and enviousness Zionism and Zionists oriented.
My second observation is a disgusting dissolution of lifes and values, and families, and working teams, and neighborhoods, and classmates all pursuing the Zionist Hollywood-style life perversion. It is no easy subject for regular people.
USA was named by the left a nation of cowards, an empire when hearing the far left, and an axis of evil by radicals and extremists. What is it that has to be done to prove them wrong? Simply do the “not with me” ignoring position?
Let’s try at least to sponsor one man, just one man that has not only a really brave heart but also a strong, clear and over all a free spirit to keep him revealing the arts behind the fraud.
I am writing to point out an error in your article, “Why Israel is a threat to world peace”
I think for something to be a threat, the object must exist.
There is no world peace, so Israel is not a threat, it is a cause of why there is no world peace!
Bro. Nathanael,
Nuff said. We need another Alzheimer president that will tell Netanyahu to “TEAR DOWN THAT WALL!!!” around Israel.
Susie
No Jesus No Peace, Know Jesus, Know Peace.
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PIUS VII. Known generally as an ‘anti.
IsraHELL is a threat to world peace because the Jews are the Devil’s minions.
Russia is a holy Orthodox nation and NOT a threat to peace just a threat to the Jews and their satanic agenda. Yet I hear all of Fox News (and that Zionist heretic Glenn Beck on his radio show) speak as if they are afraid of Holy Mother Russia.
They are only afraid of Russia unloading a can of whoop ass on IsraHELL as part of Putin’s foreign policy to protect Orthodox Christians world wide.
@Alice
It is because they (the Jews) want to make us (the “Goyim”) look like animals.
They are making fools of us by promoting this filth.
They want to corrupt us as much as possible while giving themselves the illusion that they are “sacred” and/or “chosen.”
We all know full well they are quite the opposite. The Synagogue of Satan seems like a nice description for them.
Gareth Jones’ nemesis - Walter Duranty:
Duranty was a NY Times journalist whose rapturous propagandizing for the Soviet Union under the guise of objective journalism enabled him to receive a Pulitzer Prize.
Duranty denied there was a horrible famine in the Ukraine - the Holodomor in which an estimated 6,000,000 Ukrainians starved to death - and called Gareth Jones, who’d been reporting that there was a famine, a liar.
Years later it’s become evident that it was Duranty who was lying - through both sides of his mouth.
There were calls for the NY Times to rescind his Pulitzer Prize. This has not been done and it is unlikely it will ever be done. Duranty was one of them and spoke in a language the people at the Times understand and agree with.
Thanks for that 0808 post, Bubba. My how things have changed in the Catholic Church!
But I’m reading a book now by Fr. Paul Kramer, The Mystery of Iniquity, who actually uses the “J” word when referring to the elitists that are leading us down the road to Armageddon.
It’s common today to hear it said, “He/she’s gone home to be with the Lord!” But have they really? How does the speaker know?
We do know that many today, especially liberals, are on the interstate to the inferno, but are they the only ones?
There will come a day, when all the lies will collapse under their own weight, and truth will again triumph.
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The following important load of information was brought to my attention via the website of the venerable incogman.
It is a companion piece to the astute statement above by Brother Nathanael. There very well could be some mistakes and errors here, but it is extremely difficult to be 100% correct when compiling mass quantities of information such as this.
Demonic Jewish Bolshevism 101:
I agree that punishment for the Zio-masonic satanists and Nicolatians is called for but we need a way of keeping innocent people out of harm’s way as much as possible.
Also another problem is the criminals are not just in Israel, but in most of the world and in most governments, so removing the problem while causing the least harm to non-enemy personel will be a challenge. A police action against offenders and their allies would seem appropriate.
All this Jew skullduggery gets to be depressing. After a while one needs a good laugh. “Antisemitic stereotype….” LOL!
“Jewish Bolshevism, Judeo-Bolshevism, and known as Żydokomuna in Poland, is an antisemitic stereotype based on the claim that Jews have been the driving force behind or are disproportionately involved in the modern Communist movement, or sometimes more specifically Russian Bolshevism….”
What? No way!
Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and His saving gospel of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man is the Kingdom of Heaven that the Jews rejected in His day and our’s.
For a so-called ‘Nation’ to reject the Son of God is an act of War in Heaven. Peace has been rejected, Jesus has been rejected, God has been denied.
No peace will come out of the jugglings of sovereignty. So long as the “State of Israel” claims the right of unlimited national sovereignty and self-determination, there will be no peace.
So long as the Jews rejected Our Sovereign Jesus Christ, there will be wars, disaster, international unsettledness, all led by the blind few who claim to be God’s chosen. The real disease is caused by the twin viruses of the delusive belief in an unlimited national sovereignty and self-determinism.
You simply cannot have peace on earth unless there is goodwill among all men. And there will be no good will among men if they refuse to treat each other as brothers and sisters in the Kingdom of Heaven, as taught by Jesus.
@Citizenfitz 11:04 post:
Very sobering read at your site! (Few are chosen.) I am very thankful for the reminder.!
Its NOT just Israel that is a threat to world peace–
It is the International Jewish Rothschild Banking Empire (headquartered in the CITY of London, UK) that is at the heart of all threats to world peace. The empire is, in fact, the pinnacle source of all evil on Earth today.
The International Jewish Rothschild Banking Cartel sponsors wars of aggression worldwide (through the US military, primarily)–which they own, with the intent to control the global geopolitical chessboard and to advance a pro-death global eugenics agenda to exterminate the “goyim” (non-Jew) into oblivion.
The recent “failure” of the Rio+20 Earth Summit in Brazil at the end of June 2012, reveals that the International Rothschild Empire has NO interest in a global carbon emissions treaty or an international sustainable development agreement, since BOTH of these arrangements would threaten their pro-death depopulation eugenics policies to bring down world population numbers to “manageable’ levels.
The agenda is DEATH and DESTRUCTION for the International Jew, plain and simple. The little terrorist/bastard nation of Israhell is sure to play a pivotal scriptural role in the end time unveiling of the BEAST system taking the reigns of planned world JEW government power, ruled over by a coming “christ” figure (the Anti-christ).
If Israel and the International Jew represent DEATH, then all who oppose their world must, by default, stand for LIFE.
Let us therefore ALL stand with the force of LIFE, or the light side of the “force”… for this is a WAR for the future of all Life on Earth.
-Jedi Command
Israel and most of its inhabitants are evil. There is no doubt about it.
It is Israel who has threatened Europe (Samson Option),
It is Israel who murders, destroys, and beats innocent people.
It is Israel who has no sanctions because the politicans in USA have no balls.
1) Tel Aviv is a nest of evil.
@Jedi Command
You are correct. I already mentioned one city. Here are three more: New York (Jew York), London, and Paris.
2) New York has financed many conflicts. Especially Bolshevik Revolution and the direct deaths of 65 million people in Eastern Europe and another 70 million deaths in WWII.
It has the 2nd highest Jew population in the world.
It is the financial center of JewSA and banking in North America.
3) London like New York has financed many conflicts. Perhaps even more than New York. It is the home of the Rothschilds family and other scum.
4) Paris similar to London.
There are another few extra cities that I am not listing.
These are all important financial centers. They have large populations, LOTS of Third World immigrants (multicultarism is forced everywhere except Israel), larger crime rates, smaller Christian/White populations, etc.
I just don’t see any way out of this except for the destruction of these cities and/or the determined routing of the traitors (Rothschilds, Rockfellers, etc, etc,). Of course they have the money to sway the masses and police in their favor.
Sigh. This battle seems impossible.
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Good blog if you haven’t seen it yet.
Of course Communism = 99.9 % Jew…
Lots of good information ,I am surfing through it …… suggest you send to the brainwashed skeptics you know.
As we speak, webpages containing important information are being blocked, taken down, etc. I wonder: should people copy webpages that contain important info?
Here is one that seems worth copying as PDF and stand-alone webpage:
Regarding Burnt Offering - Sacrifice:
Perhaps Citizenfitz and other have other suggestions?
Putin praised the Red Army’s destruction of Germany and the rescue of the Jews while at the same time saying that we should never deny the Holocaust.
Sorry, but my mind has been changed.
@ Wotan,
I do agree with you. Actions speak louder than words.
Putin went first to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where he knelt at the Anointing Stone and then into the chapel where the Holy Fire comes on Easter and then to the Calvary and to the cave where the Holy Cross was found.
Only after, he went to the Wailing Wall.
As to the words, I think that his denunciation of those who try to revise the history of WWII was a warning against fanning Russophobia in the border states (like the carnavalesque reenactment of the invasion of 1812 performed recently in Lithuania).
And in fact it was Israel who erected the memorial for the Red Army!
Almost thinking that the pandering is from the other side!
PK @ 12:04 pm
That was very well said!
Rachel, Blogger’s been screwing with me, too.
It won’t allow people to subscribe to my site and I’m pretty sure they’re running my numbers down. I’ve actually seen my hits going backwards. Looks like ol’ Fitz has come up on Jew Central’s radar. LOL!
I can only imagine how fiercely they’re attacking Brother Nate. You just want to have everything backed up for the day they pull the plug on your site.
Jews Arrested for Vandalizing Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial.”
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Need I say more.
Muzza.au
Indeed, indeed,
Actions do mean much more than words.
Donations rather than long commentaries should be a priority for all those who want this site online.
Not to speak of a possibility of weekly live video-podcasts and the long-awaited, but impossible for pecuniary reasons, legal action against the Hanuka Menorah on W.H. Lawn. Brother Nathanael has ambitious plans and lots of energy but empty pockets as of today.
Donations - you people - keep this site online and only you can keep it going.
Never forget this simple fact of life.
@AWS
While it is true that most who follow Brother N’s work yet who don’t contribute to this site, despite having the ability to do so, should be contributing, there are some who simply cannot.
Those such as myself working but part-time and thus not having adequate income to make contributions are NOT hypocrites and insincere leaches as you have charged.
Nonetheless, despite my poverty I still made a very modest donation to Brother N. one time in the past, and if things get a bit better I hope to offer more.
An insincere hypocritical cheapskate I am NOT!
I really like and respect Brother N’s work, despite the wretched and grim circumstances I presently find myself.
Citizenfitz [June 27, 2012 @ 7:50 pm] …
You must surely know by now that Blogger is owned by Google?
And isn’t Google the most kosher of all the silly corporate internet companies created by Jews since the Dot.com bubble?
There are alternatives, including a DIY blog. Blogging software is available. All you need do then is rent some space from an ISP. Indeed, this is the precise model Brother Nathanael has been following.
If you drop Microsoft Windows and make the relatively easy transition to Linux, then you will get access to free blog editing software. It may not be of fully commercial quality, but it will get the job done and allow you to blog without you having to fret every day about what Google’s Blogger is going to think!
Rachel [June 27, 2012 @ 6:03 pm] …
QUOTE–”As we speak, webpages containing important information are being blocked, taken down, etc. I wonder: should people copy webpages that contain important info?”–UNQUOTE
With your high intelligence, I think you knew the answer to your question as you were writing it.
YES!!! Everyone must work hard to build a library of essential documents, blog articles, and historical images, so that as little as possible gets lost while the ADL and their stupid minions attempt to scrub the World Wide Web of all incriminating evidence against them and the so-called ‘Jews.’
It is essential that those who have the time and nouse, copy onto local disk (hard drive, or CD, or USB drive) all articles that contain evidence of past crimes by Jews, and also those articles that contain evidence exonerating the Jews’ past enemies, such as the Russians (under the Czar), and the Germans.
Such information, held in a vast, informal, distributed library, will never be lost to future generations.
I believe that Israel is setting up the super-powers to go to war with each other (China, Russia and the U.S.) so when WW3 is over they will have the only nukes left and will,(with their subs armed with nuclear weapons) claim dominance over the whole world.
Once the superpowers are gone they will claim themselves as victors, and will rule what’s left of the world for themselves and be the NWO.
Am I close? Just A thought.
While I do not deny the Holocaust, I do make the dispassionate observation that it provided the critical mass of international support for the founding of the modern state of Israel - something the United States had long resisted despite decades of lobbying by Zionist groups, because displacing Palestine with Israel was recognized as not being in the US’s national interest.
The persecution of Eastern European Jews, or more precisely, the exaggerated media portrayal of such, is what pushed the United States and other United Nation member countries into recognizing Israel as a modern state. So the Holocaust served Zionism quite well.
The Jews who escaped were used to populate modern Israel, and the Jews who died in labor camps (far fewer than 6 million, if you believe almanacs) were Zionist collateral damage, and were used to guilt the Goys for the unprovoked slaughter (more commonly just imprisonment and expulsion) of the innocent Jewish lambs.
@ Jason-wise
Unfortunately, what you just said makes perfect sense and fits their typical modus operandi.
Found a great and interesting article on this subject.
holywhiteirish.hubpages.com/hub/Pact-between-Israel-and-Russia-to-infiltrate-and-destroy-America
“Nonetheless, despite my poverty I still made a very modest donation.”
That is my point. Even if working part-time you can afford a few bucks.
+BN probably works for free and he should not. +BN makes little income yet he puts out a bunch of quality videos. It also takes time to manage comments.
I maintain that only people who have donated should be allowed to comment. Meaning if you donate at lest $5 in one month you can comment that month. That is just my suggestion.
If you have time to read and post you can find a few bucks working part-time or not.
I am tired of excuses. Instead of a cup of coffee one day a month donate that money to +BN.
Hi Brother Nathanael,
I read your first message about the donations you need.
At the moment I am not able to donate anything because I’m starting a new business and things are tight.
But as soon as it is up and running I will donate as much as I can to you as well as to other charities.
I think this site is brilliant. I am also Greek Orthodox. I love all your updates you are so smart.
You have certainly opened up my eyes.
@Jedi Command
Quoting you:
“The agenda is DEATH and DESTRUCTION for the International Jew, plain and simple.”
Isn’t the agenda of International Jewry death and destruction of non-Jews for some sort of bizarre joy and benefit of International Jewry?
Unfortunately, I too think Jason could be uncomfortably close to the truth.
It’s a disquieting fact that Jews have been living in China for well over 1000 years. Those Jews interbred with the Chinese and today they look just like Chinese but according to the articles I’ve read, they are Talmud practicing Jews.
There is no doubt in my mind that these same Chinese-looking Jews have infiltrated the top branches of the Chinese government and military because, well, that’s just what they do.
The Jews will ALWAYS attempt to infiltrate and take-over any and all nations that are powerful. In that respect, China is no different to them than Russia or the USA or for that matter, Germany before WWII.
How many Jew-owned corporations now operate out of China? Think about it. If China and Russia take out Israel and even do some collateral damage to the USA, aren’t the Jewish elite already prepared for that event?
Some very large Jew-owned corporations have a very solid base in China today, and even if Israel got blown to kingdom come, the Jewish power elite would not lose out. THEY don’t live in Israel!
Brother
As soon as I get back on my feet I will send what I can.. I hope you continue to write great articles until then.. God shall provide in the end..
Jay..
Regarding the numerous back and forth comments about Putin’s visit to Israel, my 1.5 cents:
For Putin to be any kind of player in the game to stop the inevitable strike against Iran and the full takeover region-wide of the world’s last and only mineral deposits that are not under Jewish control (will they morph from “Goldberg and Silverstein” to “CrudeBerg, OilStein and PetrolMan?), he has to toe the line like Ron Paul with the hollow hoax b.s.; he also made a strategically wise decision by giving the credit to the Red Army for ending the hollow hoax.
In so doing the latter, he provides these enemies of all Civilization with a debt, due and payable to his country that can not only never be repaid, but makes all absurd accusations of “anti-semitism”, more accurately called anti-Polish Corridorism, patently ridiculous.
This is called Triangular Diplomacy. It is the linking of the world through self interest, according to the charismatic and peace-loving Henry Kissinger.
Putin is using Kissinger’s sinister Talmudic logic against the terrorist state. The idea is to play one side one way, playing up to their vanities, self interests and most importantly, vulnerabilities and limitations.
You then do the same with the other side, but not Iran here; Putin will approach the U.S. here as the 3rd party. Putin has the ability to actually separate the U.S. from the terrorist state and force us to bargain under different terms that AIPAC will not be able to fully thwart.
He’ll get a better deal here by deviously and secretly creating a division of some kind, probably using the Joint Chief’s angle and playing both “sides.”
As Brother Nate has already stated here, there are very high ranking members of the U.S. military who already know this Iran crap is b.s., so all Putin would be doing is reaffirming what the Joint Chiefs of Staff already know and are themselves lobbying for.
I am an American patriot and it is in the best interest of this country for its corrupt politicians to be forced to go cold turkey on their AIPAC addictions; if Putin can force this, great. The U.S. is worth saving in my view and I will defend it if necessary, of course.
It was a very smart move and the only move for Putin to make. He does not want to be rendered ineffectual on the world stage as another Ahmadinejad. (People who can’t spell the guy’s name without a spell check have no right to say we need to (”do something about Iran.”)
Putin has a certain moral authority with the U.N. which the terrorist state does not. The terrorist state’s human rights record and history of violation of U.N. resolutions is a piece on the chess board to be exploited. This will be yet another side to play off.
There is one very important point about Putin that is never really mentioned on the internet: Putin is the world’s leading expert authority on the art of Judo and he wrote the definitive manual on the subject. He is a 10th degree black belt.
He has beaten numerous world champions in competition and even trains and spars with MMA G.O.A.T. Fedor Emelianenko, so Putin is also a master of Sambo, obviously. Judo is a physical chess match, requiring supreme mental strength and confidence, as well as obvious physical superiority.
There isn’t a man in the entire IDF that could beat Putin in a street fight, and you can bet your kosher aluminum foil and Clorox toilet cleaner that Netanyahu knows it. This is not the typical politician’s profile. Do you think that a terrorist like Netanyahu is going to bully THIS man?
Its very strange indeed that the answer to the threat to world peace and the best interests of the U.S. would be represented by our historical arch enemy.
@ Kelly
From what I have heard there is a big battle going on in China between the Chinese “secret societes” and those that serve the Western-Judeo Interests.
Also the local Chinese groups are actually in control atm.
I hope that would be the case.
LISTEN UP AMERICANS – Israel operates the largest foreign espionage organization in the United States of America. Their agents and Jews serving in our Federal Government have literally taken control of nearly every key area of our Federal Government.
Additionally, they have compromised the integrity and fidelity of the US Senate, House of Representatives, Judiciary and White House. Every single department and agency of our Federal Government is under the watchful eye and in some cases, complete control, of Jews whose allegiance is to Israel first. The Federal Government of the United States of America is now a tool in the hands of Jewish Zionist for the benefit of Israel and their New World Order.
LISTEN UP AMERICANS – We must pray to God that He will raise up US Military commanders who will see the plight of our Constitutional Republic and will lead their troops, equipped with the right materials and firepower, to remove and arrest every Jew who is serving in the Federal Government. Not one Jew must be allowed to serve in any capacity in the Federal Government of the United States of America. They must all be removed.
LISTEN UP AMERICANS – We must pray to God that He will raise up American Law Enforcement leaders who will arrest every Jew is working to influence and direct policy for the United States of America. Any think tank or public policy entity that currently has Jews on its staff is to be shut down, disbanded, forbidden from operating. No Jew may be allowed to practice law or be an educator. They must all be removed.
LISTEN UP AMERICANS – We must pray to God that He will raise up American Law Enforcement leaders who will remove and arrest every Jew who is engaged in commerce in the United States of America. They must be forbidden from participating in any commercial business in the United States of America. Jews must be removed from every area of commerce including, among others; finance, banking, media, manufacturing, defense, agriculture, medicine, law, transportation, consulting, and insurance. They must all be removed.
LISTEN UP AMERICANS – We must pray to God that He will raise up Americans who will help identify every Jew and their property. All real property owned by Jews must be confiscated. Additionally, they must not be allowed to serve in local or state government. They must all be removed.
LISTEN UP AMERICANS – Bottom line - Our Constitutional Republic is on ther precipous of collapse and the time has come for Americans to rise up and force the deportation of every Jew in the United States to the State of Israel. The longer we wait to accomplish this action, the more damage will be done to our beloved Constitutional Republic.
LISTEN UP AMERICANS – No innocent Jew man, woman or child is to be physically harmed. Those Jews who are arrested, charged and convicted of a crime are to be punished in strict accordance with American law. As Americans we will respect human life, even the life of those who care not for our well-being, or for our Constitutional Republic. We will be firm in our resolve to remove the insidious influence and effect of Zionist Jews in America, yet exercise compassion for human life.
The saints on the synagogue:
There is indeed a considerable difference between Putin and Lukeshenko but this is limited only to their external behavior. Lukashenko is more open with his thoughts, Putin is more reserved. But when it comes to the so-called essentials, both men are relatively similar, both have similar aims.
Putin’s visit to Israel was nothing special, though in a certain way there was an extra dimension to it.
First of all, Putin told the Jews things that they probably found difficult to swallow. He did not go there to beat his chest and feel guilty about alleged Russian anti-Semitism. On the contrary - he said that the Jews owed their existence to the millions of dead Russians and other Slavs (the main ethnic composition of the Red Army).
In this way Putin put the Russian sacrifice above the Holocaust. You are absolutely right, Goys In The Hood, he put the Jews in a difficult position.
They won’t be able to use their usual trump card of anti-Semitism against Russians, Belarussians and Ukrainians so easily.
While in Israel, Putin made a display of his commitment to Christianity by visiting all the major Christian shrines in Jerusalem.
In addition to all that, he also openly refused to accept any military actions against Iran. By doing this he made it clear to the Jews that he will not follow the dictates of the global Zionist regime.
There may have been other reasons why Putin wanted to go to Israel.
In the late 19th century (yet before the Bolshevik Revolution) the Tsarist government constructed a number of buildings in the Holy Land. The buildings included churches as well as hostels/hotels for pilgrims.
At the time, when Israel was created, Russia was the Soviet Union. Because the Soviet Union was an atheistic state the fate of the said buildings was ignored and soon they were taken over by the Jews.
Now Orthodox Christianity has made a comeback in Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union. The Orthodox Christians of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine want their buildings back.
Putin had demanded these buildings back yet during the time of being the premier and some of them were actually returned to the Russians by the Israeli government.
Apart from all that, it must be mentioned that today Israel is home to thousands of Russians many of whom profess Orthodox Christianity.
The numbers of these Christian Orthodox believers are estimated between 70 thousand to 100 thousand. In the 90s there was a large exodus of the so-called Jews from Russia to Israel.
Soon it became clear that most of these people were not Jews. Some were only married to Jews but were not Jewish themselves. Others had fake Jewish identities. Yet others were able to come to Israel thanks to a help of some distant Jewish relatives, some aunt or uncle. There was also another group of people who became a “problem” for the Israeli government:
Russians or Ukrainians who had a Jewish father but a goy mother. According to the Israeli laws, a person whose mother is not Jewish is not Jewish, unless he or she converts to Orthodox Judaism. Because few of these non-Kosher Russian Jews were willing to embrace Orthodox Judaism, many ended up becoming Orthodox Christians.
The result is such that all of these Russian Orthodox Christians regard themselves as Israelis but not as Jews. They serve in the Israeli army but they celebrate Christian festivals such as Christmas and Easter.
One such Israeli soldier said: I am an Israeli but I am not Jewish, I am an Orthodox Christian. My wife was Jewish but we divorced several years ago. I am not going to go back to Russia. This here is my country. I have been serving in the Israeli army. But I go to church and celebrate Russian Christmas and Easter.
Putin is aware of the Zionist games but he is also aware of the complex nature of the Israeli society, more specifically, of the Russian non-Jewish element in that society. To ignore it would be stupid, especially if we take into account the fact that what is called Israel is in fact the Holy Land, a place which is particularly sacred to Orthodox Christians of all ethnic backgrounds.
Putin, no doubt, would like to see a greater expansion of the Orthodox Christian factor in Israel.
Alpha Hog Hunter @ 11:08 pm:
You said it well. At this late hour our only hope is to return to Christ.
…again, good insights with historical facts.
It keeps ‘ringing-up’ that jews and israel are destroying America and the Muslims for their greed and god.
The REAL reason why Putin in Israel said that he finds WW2 revisionism unacceptable is because he is being blackmailed by the Jews!
The Jews have a Dolphin-class submarine carrying nuclear warheads targeting Moscow!
Israeli Professor Martin Van Crevel: .
“Our armed forces are not the thirtieth strongest in the world, but rather the second or third. We have the capability to take the world down with us. And I can assure you that that this will happen before Israel goes under.”
Dr. Hesham Tillawi: “One of the Israeli professors said a few months ago that ‘we have the nuclear capability of hitting every major European city,’ is that true to your knowledge?”
Mordechai, every where,….”
Thank you, Bro Nathanael, for helping the world to become “Semitically aware.”
After all the “Anti Semitic” propaganda we can now get our much controlled brain around a large stumbling block. This is to rid our selves of the fear which has been programmed into the collective mind by the use of words, stolen and redefined by our propagandists.
For instance, Arabs are all assumed to be “anti-Semitic,” when one takes a look at the words of the media today, however they cannot be as the Arabs are Semitic!
We must be “Anti-Evil” and “Semitically AWARE!”
Pm
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What was this power to which Wilson referred? Why was it talked about in hushed tones and behind closed doors? ” Judy Andreas Rense.com
We have some idea who it is today. The wealthy elite as always. The secret groups (Bilderberg Group, Trilateral, G 8, etc.) are those who our leaders betray us from behind closed doors (violates the Logan Act and Constitution).
It is like a secret frat club but they are playing “adult games” (war, robbery, lies, hate, slavery, over throw of governments, etc.). The elite few are the greedy, power hungry, etc. They don’t care about their children’s future or their country. It is not even a ideology (Fascism) or politics in my mind. It is a mafia. They play the game to be part of the powerful elite. By ignoring it and accepting it we make them more powerful. Where else are you to go if you want riches and power?
Maybe we should pass a law that Harvard and Yale students, etc. be taught democracy, ethics and morals instead of globalism and fraud? A hard working, intelligent American learns to be part of the criminal elite at these universities (corporate run). Even lawyers turn out to be bad members of our society.
John Edwards, Elliott Spitzer, and Mark Sanford () are examples of “bait and switch for power”. They were elected as Progressives which the elite had to destroy…the movement from within. The people who were “selected” to replace these popular politicians (promised us what we wanted) could not get elected. The “selected ones” are just puppets of the elite. It is all a game to them. Forget the lives they ruin in their wake.
As Spitzer said about Wall Street, it is always the same small group of people who do all the crime. He knew them but never sent them to jail. 911 and Wall Street robbery was never investigated as he promised the people of NY State. It all ended there for it to continue. LIke the British elite empire builders they use sex scandals to remove them from office.
Thank you Rense.com for your work and concerns. The truth is hard to believe because the treason and criminality is so cruel and inhuman (Iceland, Katrina, 911, Shock & Awe, Japan melt down, etc.). Only the elite could get away with it. The media, communications, top secret research and technology, entertainment industry, military, government heads and financial sectors of our society are run by these people. Americans know something is not right and they are being lied to. That is why the Congress and President’s poll ratings are historically low. Our government is run by liars and crooks. Worse than that…murderers who do war and genocide for proift and power. The enemy is within and we even know who they are.
Solving 911 by Christopher Bollyn just about says it all. If he knows it why doesn’t the FBI and the Justice Department? It has little to do with anyone’s god or Muslim religion. They are the “boogymen” like the Jews in WWII. Strange the WWII boogymen Jews have become what they hated. It is a world criminal mafia.
People located in two small countries of the world (declared our friends by all) are destroying our culture and “freedoms” blaming Bin Laden, Muslim terrorists, etc. What else do they have? The British have never given up getting us back the fight and use our resoources for their own power and wealth (the Americas is to be theirs). Israel (theocracy) was created to cause constant chaos and wars in the Middle East (Middle East Union). It is a long term plan which is evil and destructive. These huge unions will soon be fighting each other for power, resources, slave labor, wealth, etc.
The World Order Government plan (Fascism) is a failure since even the few elite will go down. Our world destroyed with nuclear and chemicals. Problem is…they never give up. Wealth and power seems to bring a type of insanity. There can never be enough of either. Follow the money is always the MO of these criminal groups.
Fits somehow to the the topic:
CIA recruits 6000 “Black Water” mercenaries to commit massacres in Syria
The Vice-President of the Turkish Labor Party, Bulent Aslanoglu, confirmed that about six thousand people from different Arab, Afghan and Turkish nationalities, have been recruited by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to commit terrorist acts in Syria.
…
He pointed out that the Zionists are the ones controlling the U.S. capital, which means that the fight between Syria and Turkey is considered a war in the name of “Zionists and rich Jews.”
—
In 2009 the head of news agency AP claimed that Pentagon has 27,000 spindoctors on its payroll who tries to manipulate journalists. Now it seems that Pentagon has succeeded in overtaking Amnesty International.
Suzanne Nossel is now the head of AI US, former employee of Hillary Clinton.
Pro-NATO propaganda from AI:
—
A one man news agency in UK - a former clothier - is now a major news source for all Western news magazines like Spiegel or CNN regarding Syria:
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
You couldn’t make it up. A down-and-out brandy blossom is now the main source for all allegedly reputable western newspapers.
This was one of the most interesting collage of comments I have read in years.
However I cannot bring myself to belive that a man of Putin’s grit is so stupid and so intimidatable that he would have kissed Jew asses for reasons of some dark fear of the ‘Sampson Option’.
Aside from the VERY astute VERY necessary recommendations of Alpha Hog Hunter - if we don’t have the guts to save our own nation using his correct and logical defense.
I KNOW the Jew - from the boardroom arm chair warriors in the US when I was in a business with which I had to associate with these reptiles.
And, from on-the-ground experiences inside non-tourist parts of IsraHELL with their girly-men cowards in their terrorist IDF, whose best exploits have been against 5 year old children, the infirm, the ill, old women and generally anybody who was unarmed and defensless.
When you have PERSONALLY trained over a thousand young warriors in every capacity immaginable from instructor to company commander - you know every mother’s son’s ethnicity race and face. THERE WERE NO JEWS IN ANY OF THESE young warriors. NONE - NOT ONE - GET IT YET?
They were all at home doing what the Jew does best - bedding down your wives, sweethearts, and sisters, and worshiping their god- MONEY!.
Once more good people, I didn’t read this or hear about it - I LIVED it!
THEY ARE GUTLESS COWARDS!
I guarantee you that if the day comes and so much as ONE Jew A-bomb falls on ONE city outside of IsraHELL, that there will be billions of survivors who have stored up a lifetime of hatred for the cruelty and evil they have suffered at the hands of these putrid child murdering thugs, their baby-penis sucking Rabbis, and their nation of whores thieves, sadistic murders, white slavers, porn kings, opportunists and parasites.
I have been there as an insider and it is ALL TRUE! They wet their pants and shit themselves if they get captured by their victims - I kid you not!.
I have never in my 40 years and 30 nations of travel met a more thoroughly putrid, evil, filthy, degenerate, demonic, vile ilk of cowardly creatures in my LIFE! Their entire lives are dedicated to their evil, selfish, demonic, Godless, purient, salacious lifestyles.
You will witness a fullfillment of justice unlike the world has never known: a one-on-one final justice on every Jew that is under every rock, nook and cranny everywhere on EARTH! For once - the Jew terrorists will now ALL know the meaning of REAL piss-in-your-pants terror.
I would be one of that immense number who, if I survived on my feet, after IsraHELL has been reduced to a glowing molten glob of glass by the military of free world nations, I would use my last savings to go TO that miserable little shithole they stole from their neighbors, and hunt down every last miserable surviving piece of human garbage man woman and child and dog until I was too exhausted to carry on.
Then I would return home - rest and continue with the job.
Jews KNOW that is EXACTLY what would happen to ALL of them if they did not themselves prevent the event from happening in the first place.
I and millions more would have nothing mmore to lose. They stole the goodness of my country - my honor - my son - my friendship with my ex wife and a lifetime of other irreplaceable friendships; every non-material thing that made life worth living.
Outside of a tiny precious handful, I do not care for ONE STINKING SINGLE JEW LIFE. THEY ALL KNOW THIS REALITY! They are NOT Going to sacrifice their posh parasitic comfortable lives of pleasure, corruption, avarice, greed, gluttony and general materialistic evil for early graves for the insane agendas of a handful of madmen like ‘Bibi’.
AND YOU CAN TAKE THAT TO THE BANK.
Now mulitiply my quest for justice by a billion times and that is what will ALWAYS be in the back of the minds of ALL Jew bastards AND other treasonous Christ-mocking scum like the Evangelicals and BaptDUHS.
They would suffer far less if they turned their nukes against themselves - like Masada - only on a grander scale.
Are you Jews listening to your angry victims? You had better!
Now RJN readers - please go to MY site and further educate yourself to learn my personal experiences of what Brother Nathanael has already so truthfully warned you about jew evil for so long.
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Black and Red Fiesta Beans With Rice
This is low fat with tons of flavor and fiber. A quick, easy weeknight meal. Serve with corn chips and a green salad. From Quick Fix Meals with Robin...
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Easy Spanish Rice
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Peanut Fritters
These Indonesian Fritters are easy and quick to prepare, adapted from the cook book" Around the World in 450 Recipes".
Ingredients
- 2 oz rice flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 oz peanuts, lightly crushed
- water, as needed
- salt ,as needed
- coriander leaves to garnish
Directions
Put the rice flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl .Add the garlic , coriander, cumin, turmeric and
peanuts. Gradually stir in the water to make a smooth paste. Spoon the batter into the hot oil and deep fry till crisp and brown. Drain on the kitchen paper and garnish with coriander leaves.
49 Comments:
Wow!!! i love this recipe:)
Sounds simple & interesting.
Superb and easy to make fritters. Clicks are too tempting.
awesome fritters... i could have few right now..
These must be very yummy with peanuts! A very unique recipe.
Sounds interesting and luv the click
Wowo i have never known about this, looks really crunch delicious.
wud make a nice tea time snack im sure
Sounds great and looks yummy Vrinda...
Very nice snack, looks delicious.
Beautiful recipe and wonderful snack...
wow these fritter looks so crispy n yummy ...love to have them with cup of tea
Satya
Looks like a great snack, anytime of the day!
Def very very different,looks awesome.
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No comment now ...off to the market to get the ingredients before the market closes
Have a nice week ahead
Wonderful looking fritters . Looks crispy and crunchy.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
delicious yummy fritters
Fritters looks delicious Vrinda.
Delicious fritters...
Adipoli fritters.nalla tasty ayirikum alle?
Looks soo tempting and beautiful.. yumyyy
Oh these looks really good, thanks for sharing such nice and easy recipes dear:)
very unique and delicious fritters...
Adipoli recipe..that looks crispy and yummy :-)
wow! Nice crispy new recipe to me Thanks for sharing
Oh this is an interesting way of making fritters love the way its turned out... Looks yum yum!!!
Crunch Crunch.... Looks gorgeous, love the bright color.
looks crispy and yumm
Interesting and yummy fritters
mouth watering fritters.....wht a rich color...hatts off ma dear!!!
Interesting and looks perfect pravs,...
nice click and fritter looks crispy!
Wow....these look so pretty! I am sure they tasted yumm :)
They do look nice... Nice pictures
Those look really tasty and flavorful!! I've never seen them, thanks!
Sounds tasty....rice flour must be making it crunchy...
thats really an interesting recipe the fritters looks so delicious. sure best choice for kids..
nice click..looks so yummy!!
sounds yummy and totally new to me. Looks very tempting and inviting.
those pics are so tempting... first time here and hav bookmarked the recipe.. love to follow u..
do visit my blog someday..
Looks great! very new recipe to me,thats for the recipe! Pictures are excellent!
Assalayitundu..:)
woo something new snack... ncie pic..also ur unakameen curry adipoli aneee..
These are crazy delicious looking! Mouth-watering...
Great looking snack..Sharikkum nannayittundu ketto, nice recipe!!
Peanut fritters sounds yummy! I love peanuts and I may just indulge in this one.
oh wow these look great I need to learn more about Indonesian food yum
Good looking snack..looks yummy,thanks for sharing.
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Greenfield Town Hall gets $44,000 face-lift
Recorder/Paul Franz The Greenfield Town Hall got a bit of a face lift with new vinyl, pvc and aluminum facing and new lettering, being cleaned by Marcio Tolomelli of Meadows Construction on Saturday. Purchase photo reprints »
GREENFIELD — The Town Hall has gotten a face-lift to the tune of $44,000.
The town recently replaced all of the wood on the building with vinyl siding and also replaced the sign below the cupola.
The sign still reads, “Town of Greenfield.”
According to Sandra Shields, the town’s public works director, Greenfield — considered a city by the state and technically designated “the city known as the Town of Greenfield” — decided to stay with “town,” because that’s what most residents want and also for historical reasons.
“People like that small town feeling,” said Shields. “Lots of towns do the same thing we just did. We all know we area technically a city, but we still feel like a town.”
Shields said the $44,000 came out of the capital budget, which Town Council voted last spring.
She said the project was Phase II of about four phases.
The first phase happened last year when the town replaced all of the windows in Town Hall, she said.
The third phase, which Shields said will probably happen next year, will be to replace the building’s roof, and the fourth will be to repoint the brick part of the building.
“We decided to go with vinyl siding because it is more durable,” said Shields. “We went with new lettering for the sign because the other one was made of plywood and was getting old.”
Shields, who has announced she is retiring March 1, said she will put the cost of the next two projects into the town’s Fiscal 2014 and 2015 capital budgets before she leaves.
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Averting future tragedies
It’s time to buckle down and tackle school safety
On Dec. 14, 26 people, including 20 young children, were killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. In the wake of that incident, a national debate has begun on a number of topics, directed at attempting to lower the chances of such a terrible thing happening again.
Some thoughts on the subject:
It seems to me there are things that can be done, changes that can be made, that would make our schools — and in fact, our society — safer.
None of these things would make such a massacre impossible, of course.
Humans have been “running amok” for millennia, and nobody is quite sure why. That term stems from Malaysian culture, in which apparently normal young men would suddenly take a weapon and attack bystanders, often committing suicide afterwards. The Malaysians believed a demon had entered into the person.
Today’s version, in which young men suddenly attack targets like schools or malls, are only different in their choice of weapons.
It’s doubtful that any society could come up with a set of laws or procedures that would stop such aberrant behavior.
But I think the current surge of energy created by the Newtown tragedy could be harnessed to make significant changes in three areas:
◆ Standardized school safety
◆ Gun control
◆ The treatment of some mental illness
Security
Today, the responsibility for school safety lies with local school districts. Allocation of money, procedures, etc. can be advocated by state and federal authorities, but it all comes down to the individual towns.
I think state and federal funding should be made available to standardize security precautions, and regulations passed that mandate them in every district in the country.
They should include closed circuit TV cameras throughout the schools and their surrounding property, with monitors in the school office. These used to be quite expensive, but recent innovations have brought computer-based systems within reach of even individual homeowners. The schools can afford them.
The system should include electric door locks (as most of them do now) but with the addition of “panic buttons” in various offices, as well as electronic triggers held by key personnel.
Larger schools should routinely have police officers assigned to them (again, as many do today) to help with police/school liaison, fights, unruly students and threat protection.
Naturally, regular, realistic training should take place with school personnel and emergency responders.
Weapons
Gun control laws MUST be federal. Some now are, but most are left to the states, and the crazy-quilt of regulations is a criminal’s dream. The Second Amendment is paramount, of course, but the right to bear arms does not mean anyone can buy anything without restrictions.
The waiting period now in place is a good rule, as are those in some states that prohibit convicted violent offenders, convicted wife beaters and the seriously mentally ill from purchasing firearms.
Laws mandating secure storage of firearms, like those here in Massachusetts, are a good step forward.
As to “assault weapons” bans, I’ve always been against them, simply because as an experienced marksman and gun expert, I know that the guns covered by them are not measurably different in their deadly effect than those left uncovered.
But I’ve changed my mind. It’s true that most of the things that differentiate an “assault weapon” from another semi-automatic rifle or shotgun are cosmetic, like a combination sight/handle, a pistol grip and so forth. They don’t alter the weapon’s function.
But I’ve noticed that these “Rambo” style accessories seem to attract the weirdoes, perhaps even egg them on into attacks. So I have no objection to the bans, as long as people understand they aren’t a panacea.
And the same goes for large capacity magazines… there’s no real good reason for them among true sportsmen.
Regardless of the details, we must take the opportunity to make the rules nationwide in nature, or we’re just fooling ourselves.
Mental health
First, let’s say that not all of the attacks we’ve seen involve those who are afflicted with any known mental illness. And most of those who suffer from mental disease are no danger to anyone.
In addition, our Constitution guarantees Americans certain rights, and we are all reluctant to deprive anyone of them.
But the sad fact is that certain types of mental illness DO demand some infringement on individual liberties.
That’s because the nature of the disease distorts the patient’s reality, magnifies their fears, turns friends into enemies and the unknown into a terrifying danger. They are no longer able to best judge for themselves how they should be treated.
This is thin ice, but the record is clear. Time and again we hear of parents, doctors, law enforcement officers who are all powerless to insist that a person take the medication that can allow them to function normally. After taking the medicine, the person begins to believe they no longer need it. Or, their illness convinces them that the medicine is poison, and those prescribing it are enemies.
And so they sometimes spiral down into madness, with tragic results.
It’s heartbreaking to see that descent, when modern medicine offers a chance to escape it.
By the same token, too many health insurance plans refuse to pay for the sort of treatment these people need to have a chance at a good life. They will pay for cancer, or for diabetes, but not for schizophrenia.
That’s just plain wrong, and should not be allowed.
We need to change our laws so that in a larger number of cases we must be able to force an individual to take medication, for their own good and for the good of society as a whole — and that’s distasteful.
But the alternative is homelessness, or victimization, or … perhaps … another Newtown, Conn.. | http://www.recorder.com/opinion/columns/3463046-95/liftout-mental-illness-schools | 2013-05-18T10:54:12 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
MONTICELLO — The state Health Department has identified 38,000 people in Sullivan County — that's about half the county — who qualify for the "target population" state health officials say should be at the top of the list to receive the vaccine for H1N1 influenza, commonly known as swine flu.
That's what Sullivan County's public health director, Carol Ryan, told officials during a roundtable discussion hosted by Legislature Chairman Jonathan Rouis Tuesday at the county's Government Center.
Those in the target group include emergency services and health-care providers; caregivers of infants younger than 6 months; children and young adults 6 months to 24 years old; and adults 24 to 64 who have a high-risk chronic medical condition, like diabetes or asthma.
County officials, health-care providers and most of the county's public school superintendents were present for the discussion, which Rouis says was organized to help officials work together.
As flu season approaches and the traditional flu, with the same symptoms as swine flu, becomes a factor, officials are urging people to take the necessary precautions — washing hands, staying home when sick and coughing or sneezing into the elbow.
"We don't want people to be in panic mode," said Liberty schools Superintendent Michael Vanyo, who attended the meeting. Measures taken at local schools include new custodial procedures to sanitize desks, doorknobs and keyboards. Most districts are designating a "sick room" for students who display flu-like symptoms.
Ryan doesn't know when the H1N1 vaccine will be made available in Sullivan, but she is urging local health-care providers to sign up to order the vaccine as soon as they can.
Traditional flu shots will also be made available in the near future, both through local doctors and through Sullivan County Public Health Services, Ryan said.
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Dec. 22 Army roundup: Men's basketball beats Division III Rosemont
Men's basketball: Army 90, Rosemont 48
Junior guard Josh Herbeck scored 16 of his game-high 19 points in the first half including an 8-0 run of his own for Army in a non-conference win over Division III Rosemont at West Point.
Herbeck made five 3-pointers, four in the first half when Army (6-5) built a 46-26 lead.
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Freshman Tanner Plomb added eight points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 13 minutes and Kyle Toth and Jordan Springer each had eight points for Army.
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Many alcohol. Female buyers are placing more importance on the service of staff, whereas male buyers are more influenced by lower prices.
The business implications are clear – females value service and males look for signs that advertise cheap beer.
In the world of recruitment, there is also a shift required to more gender smart recruitment advertising.
Changing your ads
Job advertisements on job boards would typically provide a brief paragraph with information about the company, followed by some description of the role, as well as some of the responsibilities attached to the vacant position. Some clues or filters would then be provided in terms of competencies that applicants should have, in order to be considered.
Despite the great advances we have made in technology, all that has happened today is that the same ads that used to be published in newspapers are now being replicated on job boards. As result, we have seen a massive increase in quantity, but quality has in fact deteriorated. Often ads would include some basic errors, and sometimes some grave ones.
Why Should I Apply?
These job ads are usually doing a reasonable job of providing limited information about the job, but usually fail to encourage the job seeker, particularly the passive job seeker that may just glance at an ad, that the recruiting company is offering a real career.
Often in job ads there is a discrepancy between what recruiting companies say and what they have done. This perception difference between external perception and internal reality is the driver for employer branding initiatives.
Lack of awareness
There is still a major lack of understanding or awareness of how job advertisements are demonstrating that the organisation was attractive to women and in what way. Recruiters would expect applicants to access the company’s web site, but not be thinking about how the organisation appears to women, when the board and executive team photo’s clearly highlights the lack of senior women leaders.
As an aside, there is ample opportunity with hyper links, to facilitate and influence this search process by directing prospective applicants to relevant information on the company’s web site.
Adapting the recruitment process
Gender balanced organisations have adapted their recruitment approach to include those themes that are the most likely to be of strong interest to women, focusing on flexibility, the culture, collaboration, and opportunities for development.
There needs to be an alignment and consistency of what the recruiting company is saying and what it is doing. Progressive organisations will always ensure that there is a person that applicants can talk to and discuss the role and potential opportunities in more detail, rather than directing applicants through the applicant tracking system, without any conversation.
Perhaps an example will better illustrate my point. Real estate agents have been very effective with advertising houses, using pictures and being able to tell a story. Now I am not suggesting that recruiters should apply the same creative license, but one thing real estate agents are doing well is to convince buyers that they are selling a home, not just a house.
This was really well illustrated by the popular Australian movie – The Castle. In this movie, the Kerrigan family is threatened by the compulsory acquisition of their family home, which is not just a house, but in their eyes – their castle filled with memories that can’t be replaced.
Telling a story
Writing a good job ad takes time, particularly we make the transition. Working with a HR team recently, we devoted half a day to finalise the ad for a role that was really difficult to fill. Every job advertisement should tell a story. It takes more than just a picture of a female.
Rather than using words such as challenge, drive, determination and results it may be more effective to use language such as opportunities, engage, contribution, partnership, team, relationships and outcomes. This is not about being politically correct, but to be more aware of the subtle messages we communicate to applicants.
A recent ad used some very effective descriptions:
- Make you feel like coming home
- Comfortable with relationship management
- Using your charms to influence outcomes
- Flair for effective leadership
Language is very powerful and unconscious bias may impact negatively on our ability to attract talented staff, particularly if a company is trying to attract and encourage more females to apply for certain roles. Gender smart organisations are aligning their HR systems and processes to achieve a better balance in talent management.
If you have any ideas or suggestions please share your views.
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I like this post charles. Words are powerful tools. When we can effectively take buzz words out of our language and start using words that have meaning it is amazing what the results can be.
One of the most effective lines of type i have ever used to attract a female candidate was, "This client understands that children and education are important to it's employees."
what that seemed to parse to candidates was that if mom needed to get the kids to school or attend a school function the employer agreed with them. There were a lot of dads who liked it too.
Thanks for all the feedback
@ Nate - agree that ads in general are "crappy", but there is also a real lack of awareness - we don't know what we don't know. I added my concern about poor ads as it is a general malaise that the recruitment industry suffers.
@Sandra - thanks for the great example - much better than using the overused "family friendly". In company it meant attending the annual children's christmas party.
@Valentino - fair comment about my selected photo, though the focus in listed companies is at the senior end, it should be about building the talent pipeline. The general thrust of my article is however about gender smart advertising, not about specific recruiting strategies for appointing more board members or executives.
(REVISED) While I agree with your interest in promoting "gender smart" organizations and your mention of the need for recruitment Ad copy (verbiage & photo) with strong visual & message impact to attract women more favorably. In particular "focusing on gender equity at board and executive levels"...yet in your prompt, which amounts to a "Promo Ad", if you will--you use a photo of twenty-somethings, or younger. Is this your idea of what executive board members and corporate executives look like? Young in fact or young at heart?
I would highly recommend more sensitivity to your target audience, particularly if you are going to use an impacting photo that does send powerful and confusing message at the same time--in this case a very "youthful photo"--unless of course your representing:
abercrombie and fitch
...and I doubt if even a&f 's board & executive levels are all composed of twenty-somethings or younger.
Thanks for an interesting artcile Charles. I agree with the principal of being more targetted with our advertising and if that applies to gender, as well as other demongraphics, then let's apply the theory.
The artcile and subsequent comments also highight the generla problem of poorly written adverts. I recently published a blog about the tendency of recruiters to over use superlatives in their ads which you can find on Recruiting Blogs and as stated in there it is my very worst pet hate of recruitment. More than anything else, because it is the outward and very public voice of our industry, badly written ads diminshes the professionalism that some of us strive so hard for.
Hi Luke, thanks for your comments. I suspect part of the problem is that we don't spend sufficient time writing these ads. Because of lack of time we take our most recent ad that was for a similar roles and then do a quick cut and paste job.
Many ads fail the acid test - why should a passive candidate that is happy in her or his current role apply for the advertised role - house versus home.
I particularly agree with your sentiment that badly written ads also diminished the professional image of recruiters.
Hi Tom, thanks for your comments and I fully agree that companies have different needs. What we need to consider, and in my view change, is for companies to be more gender balanced in the way we design roles and the way we recruit. Rather than using quotas and gender ratios, I am suggesting we think about how we attract females into certain roles by increasing our own awareness.
The more I am working in this space, as a middle aged male, the more I am learning about the hidden messages we include in our recruitment, intended or unintended.
You mention in your opening paragraph "As result, we have seen a massive increase in quantity, but quality has in fact deteriorated." - It reminded me of an expression I used to hear on a daily basis working for an unnamed recruitment company ..."If you throw enough mud against the wall, some of it is eventually going to stick" - It seems as though in today's technological world we live in it's become quantity not quality. | http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/its-time-to-change-your | 2013-05-18T11:03:06 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Some candidates are pests. They just bug you. These are the folks who work hard to take up as much of your time as they can. Here's how to identify them and how to deal with them:
1) Pests apply to every job on your corporate job site. They reason that if applying to one job is good then applying to 200 is even better. They don't realize that this is a sure fire way to be identified as a pest. Where I work we disposition every job that a candidate applies to. That results in a long list of rejections which is like a neon sign to recruiters that says "Don't hire me!"
2) Pests track you down every way they can. They email you. They leave multiple voice mail messages. They send you messages on LinkedIn, twitter or facebook. They call other people in your company to let them know how great they are. Pests don't understand that taking a shotgun approach does not cause them to be viewed in the best light. They are viewed as spammers or junk mailers and nobody likes them.
3) Pests drop by your office and ask for just a few minutes of your time. They bug your front office people who may not know how to deal with them.
4) Pests tell you that they were referred by someone at your company. Oftentimes you eventually find out that the person that "referred" them doesn't even know them or perhaps doesn't recommend them.
5) Pests show up at every job fair. They tell you that they met one of your colleagues at a previous job fair who told them that they were a great fit for your company.
6) Pests write cover letters that have two columns: one that lists your requirements and another that shows where their skills match up. This would be OK if they didn't stretch the truth so much or make nebulous associations.
7) Pests think that listing everything they have ever done on their resume is a good idea.
8) Pests think that providing a long list of references with their resume is a good idea.
9) Pests think that name dropping will help their case.
10) Pests just won't take "no" for an answer
There is a really simple way to deal with pests and it does not involve the use of harsh chemicals. When you identify a pest there is just one thing to do and that is to pick up the phone and call them. Genuinely let them know that you appreciate their interest and give them an opportunity to talk. Make sure that you really listen to what they have to say and that they know that you are listening. After that have a really straight conversation with them. Review their resume with them and the positions they applied for and let them know that you don't see a fit. You should never give them details so just keep it general. I've done this countless times and mostly I receive a thank you for taking the time to reach out. An amazing thing usually happens. The pest ceases to be a pest!
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Funny .
Cheers!
Simon
Fabulous? That's very high praise.
Thanks!
Simon
Awesome? Now I'm getting a complex. I'm sure some candidate will bring me down to earth soon.
Cheers!
Simon
Simon, when you make those calls, how often have you been pleasantly surprised by the candidate? Ever end up hiring a "pest?"
Just curious.
Cheers.
- Jim
Thank you for your comment. I'm rarely surprised. I think that my standard rule applies to these calls as it does for screening resumes: 100 resumes results in 10 somewhat interesting resumes, results in 5 people worth calling, results in 3 worth interviewing, results in 1 hire. So from the candidate perspective you have a 1 in 100 chance of getting hired if I'm screening your resume. Bad as that seems, it's a lot better than with many companies because I actually view all the resumes for people who apply to my jobs.
Cheers!
Simon
Seriously, do candidates really think they will capture a recruiters attention by applying to multiple jobs that they don't qualify for? This puts them in the reject box without a glance, even if they actually did qualify for one of the positions.
I find that blunt honesty and constructive criticism is the best way to deal with these people.
The 5% rule supports the candidates perception that they will not be called after submitting their resume. Factor in the reality Simon pointed out in his reply above; "Bad as that seems, it's a lot better than with many companies because I actually view all the resumes for people who apply to my jobs."
And I would ask you...
If you were a candidate, and you believed you were qualified for the job (let's assume this for conversation.) Are you going to sit back, while your savings dwindles and credit rating enters the cross-hairs of doom, and let the 5% rule work against you in an environment where you already know many recruiters either don't or can't review all the resumes they receive? Seriously. I highly doubt it.
A qualified candidate who hounds you aggressively is still a pest by definition. The difference is; You want them as a pet. :-) Be glad I'm not applying to your jobs. Because I would knock down your door (metaphorically of course) to get your attention. Why, because I believe I'm the "talent you're looking for." And, if I end up in your discard pile because I'm aggressive... well... your loss. Isn't that the kind of confidence and ambition your want on your team?
ok.. I'm done.. for now.
As always... thanks for hearing me out.
Peace.
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Watch highlights from the climatic last day of Red Bull Romaniacs 2012 as the riders leave Sibiu, and head across the tough Romanian country to the finish line in Guşteriţa, and a party to celebrate....
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Martin Freinademetz’s team of track managers spends nine months preparing the ground for the Romaniacs. We talk to Track Director, Klaus Sorensen
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The Canadian Grand Prix is set in the heart of Montreal. The track made its bow on October 8, 1978, with a fairytale race in which local hero Gilles Villeneuve claimed his maiden Formula One.
“I would say Montreal is one of the top five grands prix of the year because it’s a sensational atmosphere," said Mark Webber, winner of the Monaco Grand Prix two weeks ago. "It’s a really, really good venue and always provides an interesting grand prix there for whatever reason, and last year was no exception."
Montreal is all about power and brakes. Four of the straights see the cars edge towards 180 mph and drivers are at full throttle for 60 percent of the lap, which means engines are worked hard. The slowest bits on the circuit are very slow with several sub-62 mph turns. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that decelerating from 180 mph to 37 mph at the famous hairpin puts serious stress on the brakes.
"Like the track in Albert Park in Australia, the roads are public, so tire wear can be high," said Sebastian Vettel, last year's pole sitter. "There’s also a lot of wear on brakes, which can cause us a headache."
Teams will take their most extreme brake ducts for optimum cooling, and they'll spend Friday practice monitoring brake wear. Brakes can give out in quite spectacular fashion in Canada, as Heinz-Harald Frentzen found out in 1999 when, four laps from home, his brakes exploded and pitched him into the tire barriers at high speed.
The surface of Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is smooth, and Pirelli is taking the super soft and soft compounds it offered in Monaco. The main stress on tires.
"It’s a low downforce track with long straights and high top speed, which is a different challenge," said Webber. "We’ll see how that unfolds, but we’re very confident the car should work well round there. I love driving the circuit; it’s a good one to get our teeth into, a little bit like a street circuit, so I’m looking forward to getting out there.”
Did You Know?
The Canadian Grand Prix of 1973 was the first time a safety car was employed. It wasn’t a success, though. It was raining, and a number of drivers pitted during the safety-car period for new tires. Because the lap charts were done by hand at the time, identifying the lead driver became impossible and several drivers gained a lap, including eventual winner Peter Revson. The safety car didn’t make another appearance until 1993 in Brazil.
Race Stats
Race distance: 70 laps (190 miles)
Start time: 2:00 p.m. EST
Circuit length: 2.7 miles
2011 winner: Jenson Button (McLaren)
2011 pole: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing)
Lap record: Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari F2004)
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“Crowd-sourced improvisation,” the Chicago sextet calls it, and it’ll be tested on a grand scale Friday at the Park West when Umphrey’s hosts “UMBowl III,” the third in an annual series.
“We had always done improv with hand signals and cues at our shows, so maybe four years ago we were sitting around brainstorming how to keep this thing going forward and making progress,” guitarist Brendan Bayliss says. “From the beginning it was all about catering to the fans. You think of that guy holding the sign up at a show asking for a specific song -- how do we give that guy a front-row seat? From my perspective I think back to when I was in high school and how cool would it have been to conduct my favorite band?”
“UMBowl” grew out of the more modest “Stew Art Series” based entirely on fan-directed improvisations (a decade ago the band dubbed an improvisation segment a “Jimmy Stewart,” in honor of a hotel reception hall where they put their own spin on group interaction). Fans would text ideas or descriptive words that were flashed on a screen, and the band would build improvisations in response, changing course each time a new word popped up.
“That worked pretty well, so three years ago we figured out a way to expand that further and make it a bigger event,” says Bayliss of bandmates Joel Cummins, Ryan Stasik, Jake Cinninger, Kris Myers and Andy Farag. “There are a lot of sports fans in the band, so we thought we’d make it the ultimate fan Super Bowl, with four quarters” built on different types of fan interaction.
In the first quarter, fans vote on a set list and then dictate instrument switches and solos in real time. In the second, fans text in themes and ideas to jump-start improvisation, ala the “Stew Art Series.” Songs in the third quarter are chosen in real time by the fans, who then vote on which of three directions the set should take to the finish line. The fourth quarter is devoted to fan-favorite “Jimmy Stewart” moments revived from shows past and then linked with new music.
It adds up to an exhaustive four-hour concert that drains the band, Bayliss says, but the experience is worth it both as a way of further involving the fans and giving the musicians – now entering their second decade together – fresh life.
“After we did the first one, the reaction was great. The fans were saying, ‘We can’t believe you’re doing this,’ ” Bayliss says. “I’m not aware of anybody else doing this. I definitely don’t know of anybody who is on stage playing a song and looking at a screen for someone in the crowd to tell them to take a right or left turn.”
Left unsaid is the notion that a band might have to be a little nuts to leave itself that exposed on stage. There’s always a chance of a musical train wreck, and Bayliss has instant recall of a few of them:
“We’ve had some computer crashes, where we’d be looking at the screen for a cue on what to do next and nothing would be coming in. Once we got a text with the word ‘poker’ and half of us thought it’s for a song we have called ‘Bad Poker’ and the other half were thinking Lady Gaga’s ‘Poker Face.’ There is no crossover there – that was a very confusing moment. Once someone asked for a death-metal version of one of our originals, and we soon realized there’s a reason why we don’t play it that fast, because it’s a really hard song to play. But once you start you can’t stop. You have to go in expecting some things to fail, so that you’re not freaking out when it does happen.”
For Bayliss, the notion that something could go wrong is a relative concept. The band has forged a healthy career without commercial radio airplay or big-budget marketing support. Since forming at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., in the late ‘90s, Umphrey’s has released a dozen albums and built a national touring base to the point where it can sell out 3,000-seat theaters in most major cities.
“After we started the band, we soon realized we were not going to make a living by selling CDs, so we had to be creative in other ways,” the guitarist says. “When things like MySpace and social media starting popping up, it brought a whole new dimension to promoting whatever business you’re in. You either ran with it or got mowed down by it. We wanted to cater to the fans. Making them part of the show is way of giving them part ownership of the band.”
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The Wiki DIY MP3 Clock comes with a USB port and cable and some software to let you download your favourite alarm audio at will. Sadly it will only hold one chunk at a time, so if you’re hoping for a long leisurely broadcast of the complete Sound of Music at 7am, you’re out of luck. Good for a laugh though. Give ‘em £19.99 and it’s yours.
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On Wed, Jun 02, 2010 at 01:15:43AM -0400, Mikulas Patocka wrote: > > Almost every CPU is "very slow" so that it lags behind disk when > encrypting. CPUs with hardware AES may be the exception. I would not call a platform like Nehalem the exception. > If one CPU submits I/O for 10MB of data, your patch makes no > paralelization at all. Because all those 10MB will be encrypted by the > same CPU that submitted it. He doesn't need to. This is already solved by pcrypt. Cheers, -- Visit Openswan at Email: Herbert Xu ~{PmV>HI~} <herbert gondor apana org au> Home Page: PGP Key: | http://www.redhat.com/archives/dm-devel/2010-June/msg00034.html | 2013-05-18T10:32:14 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
On 04/24/2010 02:33 PM, Kirby Zhou wrote: > > I have done a little work by patching your mono-2.4 spec to make it > can be build under the RHEL5 environment. The attachment is the nosrc.rpm. > > I appreciate the interest and work you have done but please avoid sending attachments to the list. Upload them to a public site and provide links to spec and srpms instead. Rahul | http://www.redhat.com/archives/epel-devel-list/2010-April/msg00100.html | 2013-05-18T10:15:30 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
A new study has shown that contraceptive methods can have a significant impact on women's sexual pleasure and satisfaction.
The researchers from The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University have found that many women think condoms decrease sexual pleasure.
On the other hand, those who use both hormonal contraception and condoms report higher overall sexual satisfaction.
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During the study, women admitted condoms make sex less pleasurable, while those who used only hormonal methods -- such as the birth control pills -- were unlikely to associate their method with decreased sexual pleasure.
When asked about the effect of contraceptives on sexual enjoyment, women who used condoms either alone or with hormonal methods reported decreased sexual pleasure.
However, while considering overall sexual satisfaction, which goes beyond the immediate sexual moment and includes factors such as sexual self-esteem and relationship satisfaction, women who used both condoms and hormonal methods reported the highest levels of sexual satisfaction.
The findings revealed that. | http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2008/dec/10contraceptives-affect-womens-sexual-pleasure.htm | 2013-05-18T10:55:22 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Bipasha Basu says she is better after being hospitalised for viral fever.
The 33-year-old took to Twitter to announce that she is doing fine after her visit to the hospital on September 12.
"For people who are worried about me getting hospitalised. Just want to tell you that right now am feeling much better. Acute exhaustion and viral fever!" she tweeted.
Basu, who was last seen in Vikram Bhatt's [ Images ] 3D horror Raaz 3, says she will celebrate the success of her film after she gets well.
"Raaz [ Images ] 3 is a super success! Thank you all for such amazing feedback on my performance. Feel so blessed and happy. Will be back on my feet soon to celebrate the success of my film Raaz 3," she said.
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The ad goes on to encourage viewers to "Call for your free self-guided driving tour guide + Upass (free admittance to all city museums)." All?
Within the Redlands city limits are at least four museums - the U.S. Postal Museum in the post office on Brookside Avenue, the privately held Historical Glass Museum on North Orange Street, the San Bernardino County Museum and the Asistencia, a branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
How many buildings does Redlands have listed on the National Register?
Because Redlands has the Historic and Scenic Preservation Ordinance, almost all listed buildings and sites are published in the city's list of Historic Resources, updated to December 2010 and available at the Development Services Department. The document lists two nationally listed districts and several individual buildings or sites.
In all, 417 buildings or sites are recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a national organization under Congressional Charter, signed into law by President Truman in 1949 to provide support and encouragement for grass-roots preservation efforts, according to the National Trust website.
To be listed, a building or
In Redlands, the Smiley Park Historic District alone includes 383 buildings and one site. This district (which overlaps the city's own Historic Districts 1, 3, 5 and 9) includes parts of West Vine Street, Olive Avenue, Clark Street, Fern Avenue, Home Place, Buena Vista Street, Parkwood Avenue, Alvarado Street, Grant Street, Fourth Street and Eureka Street.
The Santa Fe Depot District, which has 23 buildings within its limits, includes structures on North Orange Street, Oriental Avenue, Stuart Avenue, Third Street and Eureka Street.
The districts become important to a community when the structures taken together present a context that reflects the community's heritage. Whether residential or commercial, Redlands' two nationally registered historic districts exemplify the city's distinguishing character.
Of the 10 individual structures or sites on the National Register, two are houses - the Fisk-Burgess house on West Fern Avenue and the Auerbacher house on Sierra Vista Drive. For different reasons, neither of these houses is included in the city's listings.
Public buildings include the U.S. post office on Brookside Avenue, the Lincoln Memorial Shrine and the A.K. Smiley Public Library. Kimberly Crest House and Gardens, managed by the private Kimberly-Shirk Association, is included, as are the privately owned commercial buildings, the Barton House on Nevada Street, and the Academy of Music Building and the trolley car barn, both on East Citrus Avenue. The only individually listed site is the Mill Creek Zanja, all 12 miles of it. According to the records, the listing in the California List of Historic Landmarks happened in the 1930s and on the national register in the 1970s.
While a listing provides a building or site and the city of Redlands with a certain amount of cachet, it means nothing when the building's welfare is at stake. Many cases have been documented of a nationally listed building being demolished with no mitigation.
The cachet, however, carries value, as Quincy, Ill., illustrates.
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How do you get the value line index values?
$vay on finance.yahoo.com
I back-tested this method to march'09 but I could see that the “buy” initiated on 3/13/09 was to be sold after week of 4/3/09. Thats becuase the VAY index lost little more than 4% that week. Am I missing somehting in the methodology?
It is a week to week measurement. Friday close to Friday close only. The first Friday to Friday > 4% loss was May 15th around 7.4%.
^VLIC on yahoo finance, love this system !! First time in my trading life, I’m short the market right now, based on close of 2 Friday’s ago. Rather than sleepless nights , I’m making money as the market falls, love it
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Simple system with nice pacing, low stress and steady gains, good one!
what if you make it a rolling 5 day period instead of calendar week? does that improve the returns?
Have traded 4% model for years. Believe you missed vay buy on 5/14/2010 (2501.02>2484.76) and sell on 5/21/10 (2363.44<2400.97)
Cheers
2501.20 against 2484.76 gives a poor 0.65% also 2363.44 against 2400.97 gives only a
-1.56% you have the wrong data for ^vay.
BUT YES There was a Buy Signal on 5/14/2010 Close @2501.02 > 5/7/2010 Close @2389.20 i.e. +4.7% so BUY) and again next week a Sell Signal on 5/21/2010 Close @2363.44 < 5/21/2010 Close @ 2501.02 i.e. -5.8% so SELL)
In any case do you care to share your results from your trading ZND 4% over the years ?
Are you satisfied ? I will be glad to know !
I have updated the table and changed the info for a Monday entry as that is how the system is meant to be traded.
Thank you for catching the missing May trade. I have updated the table.
I do not have longer than March 09 results since I only discovered the trading system when there was much talk about a Zweig thrust in that time frame.
Yes- – I transposed the prices from my computer when posting. Since I use a slightly different version of 4%, I won’t post my results except to say that it has proven to be extremely profitable. Of course, like all trend following systems, one must be well funded and psychologically prepared to endure the inevitable drawdowns. However, one must not confuse high standard deviation with risk. Volativity and risk are most certainly not the same entity. It’s a simple successful method. . but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Lastly, I have found money management to be paramount- – but isn’t it always?
Regards, Jack.
Should 3/16/2010 be 5/17/2010?
Yes, looks like something is wrong there on the 3/16 date.. I will change.. thanks for the catch.
Are you following this anymore?
Yes, it is currently long in a trade waiting for a 4% down week in the value line
Thanks for the update. I wanted to draw your attention to a few sites I came across.
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A little different approach (due to misunderstanding of the strategy, but good to know.)
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This is interesting, and i do not have the full article, but it looks like the professor did a survey and came to a conclusion that the Zweig strategy is only good on paper (results look good only in back test data). Not sure what exactly it is, but your test should be a good response!
3. Last, but not the least, “All About Market Timing” by Leslie Masonson has also some back test done. Should be a good read.
Will keep following here, thanks.
Also, not sure if you have read Robert Lichello’s book on “Automatic Investment Management (AIM)”. An interesting back test can be found here: | http://www.redliontrader.com/tools/zweig-ned-davis-4-system/ | 2013-05-18T10:41:24 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
October 2 Atlanta Film Premiere of Cafeteria Man Promotes Healthy, Local Food For School Kids
Film Premiere and Discussion With Star Chef Tony Geraci and Filmmaker Richard Chisolm
Also Available Via Live Webcast
ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On Tuesday, October 2, a unique film that will change the way you think about school food will hold its Atlanta premiere at Georgia Public Broadcasting. Cafeteria Man showcases the work of Chef Tony Geraci and a group of dedicated supporters who are leading the charge to change the way kids eat at school by replacing pre-plated, processed foods with locally-grown, freshly-prepared meals.
The film screening will be followed by a discussion with Chef Tony Geraci and filmmaker Richard Chisolm. A free live webcast of the film screening and follow-up discussion will be available beginning at approximately 6:40p.m. to interested media at.
The event begins at 5:30p.m. with a reception featuring healthy food with recipes supplied by Georgia Organics. In addition to the film premiere, the event will also showcase the great work happening around Georgia with farm to school programs and serve as a launch for a statewide effort to get 5 Million Meals served to Georgia school kids this year featuring fresh, local food.
The event is a collaboration between Georgia Public Broadcasting, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, United Health Foundation/ United Health Group, The Fledgling Fund, the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, Specialty Studios and Georgia Organics.
About Cafeteria Man
Cafeteria Man is a story of positive movement that shows what’s possible in our nation’s schools. The feature documentary film chronicles an ambitious effort to “green” the public school diet serving 83,000 students in Baltimore. For more on the film, visit
About Farm to School
Farm to School is a nationwide movement that connects schools and local farms to serve healthy meals in school cafeterias, improve student nutrition and farm or gardening educational opportunities.
Georgia’s Farm to School Program is centered around the 4 Cs: Classroom, Cafeteria, Culinary, and Community. These principles are the building blocks for a sustainable farm to school program that features local produce in the cafeteria, as well as thoughtful curriculum connections and community support.
For more on farm to school, visit.
SOURCE Georgia Public Broadcasting | http://www.redorbit.com/news/entertainment/1112704319/october-2-atlanta-film-premiere-of-cafeteria-man-promotes-healthy/ | 2013-05-18T10:17:25 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Space Explosions May Have Initiated Earth Extinctions
NASA –. "We don’t know exactly when one came, but we’re rather sure it did come — and left its mark. What’s most surprising is that just a 10-second burst can cause years of devastating ozone damage."
A scientific paper describing this finding appears in Astrophysical Journal Letters. The lead author is Brian Thomas, a Ph.D. candidate at University of Kansas whom Melott advises..
This research, supported by a NASA Astrobiology grant, represents a thorough analysis of the "mass extinction" hypothesis first announced by members of this science team in September 2003. Thomas and fellow student Daniel Hogan, an undergraduate,..
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Why You Should Root, Root, Root For The Home Team.
Now don't worry. Sports love is a two-way street. There is a proviso in this lifetime contract that allows you the right to get mad at your team. The problem with you Cubs fans, for example, is that you are too tolerant. But no, you must never leave your precious Cubbies for a more seductive team. No! Be steadfast for another century or so.
But us hard-bitten sports journalists, we have a problem. We're supposed to look down at you sappy fans, getting all worked up about your silly teams, while we must be neutered, remain above the fray. "No cheering in the press box!" is our equivalent of "Don't mention bombs when you're in the airport security line."
But, on the QT here, entre nous, just between us chickens, pretending to make emotional sports eunuchs of sports journalists is a charade, reminiscent of Tallulah Bankhead's saying: "I'm as pure as the driven slush."
You see, despite what most athletes think, we sportswriters really are human beings (well, at least on the side). At the Ryder Cup a couple of weeks ago, the terrific story was the spectacular European comeback from virtual defeat, but, surely, every American golf journalist was rooting for our team instead of the story.
OK, everybody is coming out these days, so, now, yes, I am too.
I have known since I was a child that I loved the Baltimore Orioles. I loved them before they were the O's, as they are, regrettably, known today. They were called "the Birds" then, or even better, "the Flock." So, no, I don't care what it does for my reputation as a hardhearted sports scribe who has always kept his true feelings to himself in the press box. I have suffered with my beloved Flock losing for 14 years in a row, and now that they are actually in the playoffs, I must go public and reveal that, yes, I am an actual fan.
Also, I'm not crazy about the New York Yankees either.
But never fear. Next week I will once again refrain from being a giddy Bird lover and return to my ugly, bloodless, objective self.
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Why dangerous and risky?
First, picking Paul Ryan ties MItt Romney to the Ryan budget plan. This now turns the election into a choice between Barack Obama’s way forward and the Romney-Ryan way forward. The race is no longer a referendum on Barack Obama’s job. No one doubts Barack Obama has a better chance when the election is a choice between two competing visions and not just a referendum on his failure.
Second, it muddies the message. Instead of a race focused on the economy, we are suddenly entering a race about the economy and medicare, medicaid, and social security without being able to throw Obamacare at Barack Obama.
Third, because of the first two, Florida is now even more in play and several Republicans I talked to say it makes Florida more friendly toward Barack Obama. This relates to the senior vote and a suspicion the Romney team cannot competently execute counter measures against the coming demagoguery.
Why the reward if they pull it off?
Everyone knows what Paul Ryan brings to the table. If Romney-Ryan wins, suddenly they can make a real case for entitlement reform, smaller government, and debt reduction based on spending cuts, not tax increases.
Ben Domenech’s thinking sums up a lot of what I’ve been hearing and I share his thinking:
The decision to pick Ryan is not a safe one, however. And it is a definite break with the path that Team Romney has adopted to this point—one which adopted the sit-on-your-hands restraint Ryan spoke of in 2011 with such disdain, essentially attempting to make the first Friday of every month Romney’s running mate. And in accepting this advice and choosing Ryan, the Romney Team is indicating that they may very well be more desperate than they let on. This is not a pick you make if you are confident you are ahead or tied. It is the kind of pick you make when you think you are behind.
Because I do think Romney is behind—in the sense that if the election was today, I do believe he would lose—I think it is a selection worth the risk.
Most everyone I talked to was excited by Paul Ryan as the choice, but they all shared apprehension. The chief apprehension is very simple — there is a growing sense among Republicans that Mitt Romney’s team has a repeated and serious failure to execute.
Paul Ryan, as the veep pick, is a recognition of this. Romney needed to do something beyond a boring pick to get momentum back. More than that, Paul Ryan is a brilliant spokesman on budget issues and on economic issues. He understands the free market and is not afraid to zealously advocate for it and defend it.
The Romney team is going to have to sell this. They’re going to get hit hard on “mediscare” and will need to be able to nimbly counter-punch. Paul Ryan has several times in the past year already made the best case — Barack Obama has had one term and failed to even deal with these issues.
If the Romney team can execute a strategy that ties economic reform with entitlement reform, they’ll have a winning play against Barack Obama, whose singular achievement in office remains a failed healthcare plan that will wreck our economy and our healthcare system in the process.
Again though, tempering all the excitement many Republicans have over Paul Ryan as the veep pick is a lingering doubt that the Romney team really has what it takes. | http://www.redstate.com/erick/2012/08/13/greater-risk-greater-reward/ | 2013-05-18T10:44:31 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Remember how I loved the Zuhair Murad dress that Kristen Stewart wore at the Toronto International Film Festival this year? I called it amazing. I said, “You go, girl.”
Well, apparently she must have fired that stylist and hired a new one, because I can’t say the same for the Zuhair Murad dress she wore to last night’s L.A. premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2.
Look, I generally avoid getting too negative about fashion or anything else on this site, but it’s like she didn’t realize that this was the undergarment and there was another dress that was supposed to go over the top of it.
And I get that maybe she’s going for a little edgier look, but if you’ve had a year that’s been rocked by scandal, wouldn’t it be better not to wear a see-through dress? I’m just asking. On the other hand, maybe she’s just saying, “You know what? I really don’t care what people are saying about me. This is who I am, take it or leave it.”
As for whether Stewart and Pattinson are a couple again, who knows? They’re making the rounds to promote the final installment of the Twilight franchise, but they’re not saying one way or the other.
Appearing separately on the Today show last week, both stars dodged questions from host Savannah Guthrie about their reconciliation following Stewart’s July fling with her Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders.
“I’m going to just let people watch whatever little movie they think our lives are,” the actress said. “Keep ‘em guessing, I always say.” And really, it’s none of our business, right?
Guess I should say something about Pattinson’s suit. I like that he does something different. The green is ok, and I’m cool with his just-rolled-out-of-bed look.
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I like Pattison’s look. As for Stewart, I can’t even believe those two dresses were created by the same designer, let alone worn by the same girl. At the very least, if you’re going to wear a dress like this, make it a color other than nude, which just makes it look even more like foundations rather than an outer garment. Even in black or red, though, I would hate it, and I’m not at all prudish. It just isn’t attractive, not even on someone with a great body.
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November 13, 2012 at 10:00 pm
@melanievotaw I agree on all counts. It reminds me of some sort of foundation garment the women on Mad Men might wear. It’s like, “Hey, you forgot to put the dress on!”
Or as Tom+Lorenzo would say, girl that’s not your dress!
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Crowdsourced Fan Film, Star Wars Uncut, Is Finished... and It's Awesome
I've been interested in the Star Wars: Uncut project ever since I heard about it last October. The premise: let fans pick their favorite 15-second scenes from the original Star Wars: A New Hope movie and re-film it—fan film style—and then stitch together everyone's scenes to recreate the movie. Sound ambitious? It was. Sound awesome? It is.
And now it's finished. Oh, and it just won an Interactive Fiction Emmy over the weekend.
I've written a couple times about the project, which I think is perhaps the most ambitious crowdsourcing video project I've ever heard of—though Ridley Scott's Life in a Day project will ultimately leverage the content of a higher number of video creators.
The finished film represents the work of over 430 individual directors, and runs the gamut from stop-motion scenes using food and kitchen utensils to scenes with pretty good production values and acting.
What's interesting is how easy the movie is to follow, despite the varied actors, styles, and levels of quality. That's due to the subject material, of course. There's nothing quite so beloved and well-known as Star Wars, with maybe millions of fans able to recite the film's story and dialogue from memory.
I actually think this was half the point of the project—to illustrate how ubiquitous Star Wars really was… how the story could transcend the medium. And in this regard, it works brilliantly.
Of course, it's also a community art project… a chance for individual fans to re-imagine some part of film history and put their stamp—their twist—on something so universally adored. And it succeeds in that regard as well.
They're still ironing out some legal issues before they're able to "release" the full film. Translation: They haven't quite convinced George Lucas to let them distribute a recreation of his work. Hopefully, they will straighten that stuff out—you would think by now that Lucas has learned that allowing this kind of thing is only going to further his film's legend and further endear it to the hearts of fans.
Until the actual final edit can be released legally, the project's creator, Casey Pugh, has come up with a pretty clever alternative—it's a playlist of sorts, where each 15 second clip loads one-right-after-the-other in a stream. You can actually watch the entire film that way, and I very nearly did—though there's no easy way to jump directly to a certain section of the film.
I originally just intended to watch a few scenes to get a feel for the overall quality of the submitted works. But even though the quality can be very poor at times, I found myself sucked in. There are scene recreations that are truly absurd, and they're mixed right in with the scenes with higher quality performances and effects. And it leads to a fairly addictive game of wondering what kind of scene you'll see next, which makes it hard to look away.
Here is the video playlist that I mentioned with clips from the movie:
So while Ridley Scott may be trying something truly unique with Life in a Day, and may be leveraging more total users to his cause… Star Wars: Uncut is something else altogether… a fan-made remake of a beloved film, where every fan involved had complete creative control over their scene. If we can't embrace this project as the celebration of online video and online collaboration, then I'm not sure I understand this world anymore. To me, this represents everything we video marketing people should be about. I look forward to seeing the next evolution in video crowdsourcing, and fully expect it to have been inspired—at least in part—by Star Wars: Uncut.
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2006's The Departed was, at the time, the third collaboration between director Martin Scorsese and actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The movie, a remake of the Hong Kong thriller Infernal Affairs, won Academy Awards for both Scorsese and screenwriter William Monahan.
Since The Departed, the actor and director have also worked on last year's Shutter Island, and the pair are looking to reunite for a fifth time with a remake of the gritty, 1974 drama The Gambler. Deadline reports that Monahan is writing the script for Paramount for Scorsese with DiCaprio now attached to star. The original starred James Caan as a professor whose addiction to gambling gets the better of him and flees to Las Vegas to escape the mob.
While fans of The Departed have to be pleased at the potential of a re-teaming between the movie's screenwriter, director and star of the original movie, there is one person who isn't happy about the remake at all: The Gambler screenwriter James Toback. Toback sent Deadline a message outlining his displeasure over the remake, which no one had bothered to tell him about.. | http://www.reelz.com/person/131478/james-toback/ | 2013-05-18T10:24:38 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
The First Time
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It's about, you know, falling in love or whatever
Unrequited love. Youth. Pool Parties. Such are a few of the tenets of the American teenage experience and the world that encompasses The First Time, the sophomore feature from director Jonathan Kasdan, whose first movie, In the Land of Women skyrocketed Kristen Stewart to fame and fortune (or was that Twilight?). The First Time follows high school senior Dave (Teen Wolf's Dylan O'Brien), whose trying to woo his friend and dream girl Jane (Victorious' Victoria Justice) until he meets Aubrey (Scream 4's Britt Robertson) and falls in love. Only trouble is, Aubrey is already with the older Ronny (Animal Kingdom's James Frecheville). That's, like, a love square!
While it might appear like The First Time is yet another teen dramedy with a predictable outcome, the movie's premiere at the Sundance Film Festival brought mostly solid reviews, with Slashfilm calling it a "a coming of age story which is smart, funny, and able to touch your soul," and HitFix called it "likeable and relatable." With The First Time's first trailer now online, audiences can see for themselves. | http://www.reelz.com/person/292824/britt-robertson/ | 2013-05-18T10:31:45 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
A Kite-Eating Tree is a deciduous tree of indeterminate type. According to Charlie Brown, it is impossible to tell a kite-eating tree from non-kite-eating trees by sight until it catches a kite in its branches, which it slowly devours. Charlie Brown often envisioned such a tree with a huge grin on its "face".
Many of the kites that Charlie Brown attempted to fly were eaten by a particular Kite-Eating Tree, which he frequently engaged in one-sided dialogue. Once Lucy van Pelt threw Schroeder's piano into the Kite-Eating Tree, which it also ate, proving that the phenomenon was not simply a product of Charlie Brown's imagination.
Besides being able to eat inedible objects, the Kite-Eating Tree has some other strange characteristics. It is apparently not rooted to the ground, seeing as on one occasion it walked straight up to Charlie Brown's front door, which Charlie Brown says that he hates.
Apparently the Kite-Eating Tree can even distinguish between different "flavors" of kites; in a 1982 strip, Charlie Brown wonders what "flavor" kite he should give the tree this year, and finally settles on lemon, since he took strawberry the year before. On one occasion, the tree visibly shuddered at the notion of Charlie Brown giving up kite-flying.
In a 1995 strip, Linus shows great concern because of the tree's presence, wondering what kind of world he was living in that a Kite-Eating Tree could exist. Later that year, Lucy threatens to throw Linus' blanket into the tree; not long afterwards, she actually did; she did the same with Schroeder's piano, which resulted in a failed rescue attempt by Snoopy's "World Famous Rescue Specialisrt" character (he failed because he couldn't climb trees).
One noteable storyline (which has been said as being more fit for Bloom County than Peanuts) Charlie Brown threatening the Kite-Eating Tree that if it took a bite out of his kite, he would bite it, which he did, thus getting himself in trouble with the Environmental Protection Agency. He ran away to avoid being sent to jail and became the coach of a baseball team of very small children. Later, Linus van Pelt convinced Charlie Brown that it was safe to come home, because the tree had fallen over in a rainstorm; nonetheless, the Kite-Eating Tree, or another of its species, later returned. (This storyline was adaptated into animation in It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown.)
Once, after the tree ate yet another of Charlie Brown's kites, Lucy shouted at it so loudly that it regurgitated not only that kite but also a flood of other people's kites, suggesting that, no matter how many kites the tree holds, it only eats one at a time, saving the rest for future feasts.
Charlie Brown has told Linus that Kite-Eating Trees "eat the paper like it was fried chicken, and spit out the sticks like bones!" Charlie Brown may have, in his frustration, been exaggerating, for no sticks have been seen lying around the Kite-Eating Tree (possible it moves around so it might be in a different place every time it eats).
Evidently kite-eating trees have physiologies somewhat similar to animals, since Charlie Brown once threatened to kick the Kite-Eating Tree right in the "stomach." However, when he kicked its "stomach", Charlie Brown hurt his foot, remarking that Kite-Eating Trees "have hard stomachs." | http://www.reference.com/browse/flying-kite | 2013-05-18T10:45:50 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
The song is a hopeful message for the orphan girl Penny after her last drop of faith was wiped off by Madame Medusa's cruel words. During the touching sequence, Penny spots a star up in the sky, struggling to shine. When Penny sees the star, she's reminded of Rufus and his message of the bluebird of faith, which was as real as the first evening star. Then, as Penny's faith returns, the star is able to shine brightly and Penny's dark world is lit up again. The song, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song in 1978, was included as a bonus track in the soundtrack for the film's sequel, "The Rescuers Down Under" (1990). Debbie Boone performed the song at the 1978 Oscars ceremony, as well as Candle on the Water from Disney's 1977 film, Pete's Dragon. Lea Salonga later produced her own rendition of this song. | http://www.reference.com/browse/knocking+someone's+socks+off | 2013-05-18T10:57:30 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
How To Rock White Denim Well Past Labor Day
We've decided that this is the fall where we convince you to rock white below the waist. Why? Because they look plain-ol' awesome paired with fall's dark, earthy colors, jewel tones, and just about anything else. To start you off strong, GUESS gave us access to its chic fall collection, so we could cook up three easy looks perfect for any autumn occasion. Take our hands and slip on that white denim — we've got your back.
So, why exactly does the above look work? Well, for starters, those deep, jewel-toned reds and blues sync up nicely above the waist, and that white denim doesn't fight with them — but that's not the key. To work such a killer pair of GUESS white-denim leggings into an outfit, you need some white up top to anchor them, and patterns are your best bet. Don't limit yourself to the polkadots above, though. Houndstooth, checks, or simple stripes work just as well. Oh, and a nice neutral accessory — like that clutch — should keep your denim from getting overpowered by all that color.
GUESS jeans, Stella McCartney blazer, Miu Miu blouse, Manolo Blahnik shoes, vintage ring, Stark tie, Marc Jacobs bag.
Photographed by Katie McCurdy; Set design by Marie-Yan Morvan; Styled by Nina Tiari; Hair by Sera Sloane Bishop; Makeup by Andrew Colvin. | http://www.refinery29.com/36500 | 2013-05-18T10:43:57 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [
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Amnesty International Report 2010 - Turkey
REPUBLIC OF TURKEY
Head of state: Abdullah Gül
Head of government: Recep Tayyip Erdoganisu.) | http://www.refworld.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/rwmain?page=category&category=COI&publisher=AMNESTY&type=ANNUALREPORT&coi=TUR&docid=4c03a7f637&skip=0 | 2013-05-18T10:44:32 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Reporters Without Borders Annual Report 2003 - Albania
More than a decade after the transition to democracy began, human rights and press freedom are still not guaranteed by law.
Albanian law does not conform to international norms of press freedom and the country's courts go along with this. The local media are particularly threatened by suits for libel, which is punishable by up to two years in prison. Gaps in the law oblige journalists to practise broad self-censorship and the amount of damages is arbitrarily decided. Presumption of innocence is routinely brushed aside and it is up to journalists to prove their good faith and the accuracy of their writing. Neither do the courts recognise the right of journalists not to reveal their sources.
Despite these breaches of international and European standards, the authorities made an effort to improve the situation with parliamentary approval on 7 November 2002 of an amended broadcasting law, drawn up with the help of international bodies such as the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
A journalist threatened
Ylli Rakipi, publisher of the daily paper Albania and head of the Albanian journalists' association, received a death threat on 3 February 2002 from Nard Koka, an aide of Socialist Party leader Fatos Nano. He told him over the phone that he would "kill anyone" for Nano and threatened to blow up the journalist's apartment building. Rakipi had refused his demand to stop criticising Nano and his allies. He filed a complaint with police and supplied a tape recording of the threats.
Pressure and obstruction
Five government agencies sent inspectors in late October 2002 to check the tax situation and observance of labour laws at the Koha press group, which publishes two daily papers, including Koha Jone, and operates a TV and a radio station. The officials took away all the group's financial records. Koha Jone was harassed by the government after publishing criticism of Nano. | http://www.refworld.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/rwmain?page=publisher&publisher=RSF&type=&coi=ALB&docid=46e6916323&skip=0 | 2013-05-18T10:57:00 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
European states urged to commit to quality in asylum procedures
Officials from the UN refugee agency and the European Union (EU) have strongly urged European countries to give priority to the quality of their asylum procedures.
"Looking forward, quality has become the key word," the EU's Robert Visser told delegates at a conference convened last week by UNHCR in Brussels. The gathering, which included participants from 22 EU countries, marked the end of an ambitious UNHCR-run and EU-funded project to ensure that the quality of asylum procedures remains high on the agenda for building the Common European Asylum Policy.
"We are grateful that UNHCR has had the courage to tackle this important issue," added Visser, executive director of the Malta-based European Asylum Support Office, which was set up recently to facilitate practical cooperation among European Union states on asylum.
The refugee agency has been helping EU countries to build quality assurance mechanisms into their asylum procedures in recent years. The just completed "Further Developing EU Asylum Quality" project, launched 18 months ago, was conducted in nine member states – Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania and Slovakia.
Several conference participants said the project – the second of its kind – had contributed significantly to improvements in quality by observing asylum systems in practice, identifying shortcomings and suggesting practical solutions.
Delegates also stressed the importance of continuing with capacity building, training and further development of asylum procedures to ensure that the highest quality standards are implemented and used.
"Training and motivation are the crucial pillars for building a sustainable house of quality," stressed Michael Grieseback, vice-president of Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, in the conference opening speech. He added that government officials responsible for asylum decision-making need to have a "quality consciousness."
The tools developed under UNHCR's quality development project will also be of broad use. These include checklists for conducting interviews, a 100-page manual on how to ensure quality at each step of the asylum procedure, quality audit mechanisms, peer-training for decision-makers, codes of conduct for interpreters and many more measures with a sustainable effect.
Moreover, improved quality of asylum procedures can lead to reduced costs and increased efficiency. Interviews that are more targeted can be shorter, well-trained decision-makers can take decisions faster and, over time, the number of appeals and decisions overturned decreases.
"Asylum quality can mean the difference between life and death for people who seek protection in Europe. If you are wrongly sent back, you may face persecution or serious human rights violations," said Madeline Garlick, head of the Policy and Legal Support Unit in UNHCR's Europe Bureau. This was why UNHCR had "poured extensive energy and expertise into a hands-on project that has brought about enormous transformations," she added.
Garlick also noted that UNHCR and EU member states had worked closely together to develop methods for monitoring, analysing and fixing problems in asylum processes.
"This conference has shown that it is now widely accepted that mechanisms for maintaining and enhancing quality of asylum decisions are vital for strong and credible asylum systems. It is clear that quality is now firmly on the EU agenda." | http://www.refworld.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/rwmain?page=publisher&publisher=UNHCR&type=&coi=ROM&docid=4e7acc5e2&skip=0 | 2013-05-18T10:13:20 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
2008 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - Honduras
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
February 25, 2009
Honduras is a constitutional, multiparty democracy with a population of approximately 7.7 million. In 2005 Liberal Party candidate Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales won the presidency in elections that were considered generally free and fair by international and domestic observers. The Liberal and National parties continued to dominate the politics of the country. While civilian authorities generally maintained effective control of the security forces, there were instances in which elements of the security forces acted independently of government authority.
The following human rights problems were reported: unlawful killings by members of the police and government agents; arbitrary and summary killings committed by vigilantes and former members of the security forces; violence against detainees by security forces; harsh prison conditions; corruption and impunity within the security forces; failure to provide due process of law; lengthy pretrial detention; politicization of the judiciary, judicial corruption, and institutional weakness; erosion of press freedom; corruption in the legislative and executive branches; government restrictions on recognition of some, particularly of youths and children by vigilante groups that may have included members of the security forces. Casa Alianza reported that at least eight such cases involved security forces. The Prosecutor's Office pressed charges in some cases, but there were no known convictions during the year, and Casa Alianza had no data regarding sentences issued in the case of child and youth murders. The government has a Special Unit of Investigation of Child Murders, but the investigative process seldom identified the perpetrators.
Through August the NGO Casa Alianza reported the killings of 86 minors under age 18 and 273 youths ages 19-22. Casa Alianza reported that more than 78 percent of the killings were committed by unknown assailants, 9 percent by acquaintances, 5 percent by private security forces, 2 percent by government forces; 8 percent were attributed to gang violence.
Several groups and families of juvenile victims claimed to have provided public prosecutors with evidence of collusion between police elements and business leaders in perpetrating killings. The Ministry of Public Security stated that it investigated individual police officers for participation in killings of street youth; however, there was no information available on the outcome of the investigations.
In midyear a Tegucigalpa court dismissed all charges against retired colonel Alexander Hernandez Santos, a member of the disbanded Intelligence Battalion 3-16, for human rights violations, forced disappearances, and assassinations in the 1980s of 184 persons.
While observers linked some killings of high-profile targets, such as environmentalists, labor leaders, attorneys, and politicians, to organized crime and narcotics traffickers, other cases were apparently politically motivated.
On July 11, two unknown assailants killed attorney Marco Antonio in front of witnesses; he was the 17th legal professional killed up to that date.
In July unknown assailants outside the town of Juticalpa ambushed and killed Shamir Guifarro Ramirez, Henry Arturo Chacon, and Nelda Ochoa – the son, father-in-law, and mother-in-law, respectively, of environmentalist Mario Guifarro, who was himself killed in September 2007. Guifarro Ramirez was the only witness to his father's killing. There were no suspects in either of the Guifarro killing cases. Public Ministry investigations identified Yuny Alexander Sanchez, Jorge Tejada Pacheco, and Jose Angel Rosa Pacheco as the principal suspects in Mario Guifarro's killing and indicated that Mario Guifarro may have had illicit business dealings with Rosa Pacheco.
In the run-up to the November 30 primary elections, there were several politically motivated killings, which analysts interpreted as a "message" from organized crime for the Liberal Party and President Zelaya in particular to stop maneuvering to remain in power. On November 12, vice mayoral candidate Danilo Edgardo Castro Hernandez was killed in La Lima. On November 14, Julio Cesar Padilla, Liberal Party candidate for mayor of Morazan, Yoro Department, was killed. On November 22, masked gunmen killed Mario Fernando Hernandez Bonilla, a Liberal Party congressional deputy and one of four congressional vice presidents.
There were developments in several high-profile killings in earlier years. On October 14, authorities in Chiapas, Mexico, arrested Rodolfo "Fofo" Humberto Salinas Castejon, a principal suspect in the 2007 killing of army Captain Alejandro Humberto Zavala, a bodyguard of President Zelaya. Salinas Castejon remained in pretrial detention at year's end. Investigations also identified as suspects Juan Ramon Castejon Mendozo (who died in June 2007) and Darwin Alexander Villalta, who remained at large.
The Public Ministry ordered the arrest of David Portillo in connection with the June 2007 killing of Garifuna leader Felix Ordonez Suazo in Punta Piedras, Colon Department. Portillo remained at large at year's end.
Authorities identified Carlos Alberto Navas Gonzalez as the principal suspect in the November 2007 killing of Regional Red Cross President Jose Raul Carranza Soto in Puerto Cortes. There were no known developments in the prosecution of the case, but Navas Gonzales remained in prison on illegal arms charges. The only witness for the case was killed two days after testifying to the police.
On July 1, a court convicted four policemen of the 2006 killings of Heraldo Zuniga and Roger Murillo, two environmentalists working to protect the forest in Olancho Province. The policemen, Linton Omar Caceres Rodriguez, Rolando Antonio Tejeda Padilla, Juan Jose Talavera Zavala, and Jose Arcadio Gonzales, faced sentences of 20 to 30 years' imprisonment. However, between July 21 and 24, Caceres, Talavera, and Gonzales escaped from prison, and their whereabouts remained unknown at year's end.
On April 29, authorities arrested Italo Ivan Lemus Santos (who had just been deported to the country) for the killing of environmentalist Carlos Luna in 1998. Other suspects including Jorge Adolfo Chavez and the alleged intellectual author, Jose Angel Rosa, remained free, and there were no known developments in the prosecution of the case..
On June 11, Irene Ramirez, a member of the Aguan Campesino Movement (MCA), was killed in Trujillo. She had previously received a number of threats from local land owners and large-scale ranchers in the region. There were no known developments in the case.
On August 5, 11 persons were killed in a massacre stemming from a land dispute between the family of police official Henry Osortos and the MCA in Silin, Colon Department. After the killings, the government reportedly negotiated a payment to the ranchers of over 75 million lempira (approximately $3.9 million) to allow the peasants to stay on the land, receive legal titles, and obtain permission to construct 400 new homes. On October 17, authorities arrested Jose Isabel Morales Lopez on charges of planning the Silin massacre. According to the public prosecutor, 31 other peasants, all members of the MCA, were also charged with aggravated arson and the murder of the 11 victims.
On October 2, 9, and 14, unknown assailants killed three land-rights activists and community leaders, Fredis Osorto, Elias Murcia, and Ubence Aguilar, in the Cofradia sector of Cortes Department.
b. Disappearance
Through May 22, authorities reported receiving 227 cases of disappearances of minors: Some disappearances were thought to be criminally-motivated abductions killings, and others were attributed to voluntary acts of persons leaving the country for employment elsewhere.
On October 6, Jose Alfredo Guevera, Carlos Lazo and Hector Herrera disappeared reportedly after being detained by police officers.
There was no information, and none was expected, in the 2007 disappearance of Milton Elias Cardona from his house in Siquatepeque, Comayagua.
There was no information, and none was expected, regarding the disappearances in 2006 of Panamanian nationals Jose Camilo Miranda, David Rodrigo Villalobos Valladares, and Jorge Luis Villalobos Valladares (all last seen in the custody of Roatan police) or of Jorge Ruiz Rosales, former advisor of the National Association of Farmers of Honduras, and Elvis Zepeda Barrientos, both of whom government authorities had detained.
On December 5, the government published a decree that created the National Reparations Program, which was to consider specific cases of deaths and disappearances for reparations; the program directors not been named by year's end.
c. Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Although the constitution and law prohibit such practices, there were instances in which government officials employed them, including police beatings and other abuse of detainees.
On July 23, policemen fatally beat Carlos Enrique Mayorga of Copan. Officer Wilson Rubio arrested Mayorga and took him to the local police station where five other policemen beat Mayorga on the head, stomach, and genitalia before releasing him. Mayorga died hours later at the hospital; Rubio was suspended from duty.
Both Marvin Javier Martinez Bermudez and Jose Santiago Lopez Villalobo remained in prison pending trial on charges of killing Judge Alba Leticia Bueso. Allegations that security authorities tortured them in August 2007 to compel a confession were not confirmed. Two other suspects, Ruben Antonio Pineda Hernandez and Olvin Alexander Lopez Moreno, involved in the killing of Judge Leticia Bueso remained at large.
In December 2007 the Public Ministry charged five police officers for the torture and illegal detention of several members of the NGO Lesbian-Gay Rainbow Association of Comayaguela. There were no known developments in the case.
Prison and Detention Center Conditions
Prison conditions were harsh, and prison security was poor. Human rights groups reported that prisoners suffered from severe overcrowding, malnutrition, and lack of adequate sanitation. On July 11, the Special Prosecutor for Human Rights announced an investigation of a basement cell possibly used as an inhumane holding cell in the remote village of Villa Vieja; however, a Public Ministry investigation determined there was no conclusive evidence of torture or human rights violations.
Prisoners were subject to other abuses, including rape by other inmates. Adequate food or other basic necessities were not provided. Prison escapes through bribery or other means continued to occur. On October 23, the NGO Center for Torture Prevention and Rehabilitation reported that seven of 10 inmates were tortured or otherwise abused in, or on their way to, prisons and jails. Their report also found that municipal and preventative police routinely rounded up vulnerable or "delinquent" youth (for example, gay, lesbian, transsexual, sex workers, and drug addicts) without cause or explanation of their rights.
Several prison officials, including Wilfredo Maradiaga Oseguera and Aldo Rodolfo Oliva Rodriguez, were under investigation for abusing their authority and permitting prisoners illegal furlough privileges.
Prison disturbances, caused primarily by harsh conditions and intergang violence, occurred in the larger facilities of San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa, and Choluteca. Through October 27, the Ministry of Public Security reported that 39 prisoners had been killed while incarcerated, in most cases due to rival gang violence.
Prison authorities attempted to hold prisoners from opposing gangs in different facilities or in different areas of the same prison to reduce intergang tensions and violence. On April 26, nine prisoners died in the San Pedro Sula penitentiary in a riot between common criminals and gang members., as enforce these prohibitions effectively.
The Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in Honduras (CODEH) alleged that an undetermined number of security officials had arrested arbitrarily, and sometimes tortured, more than two dozen persons, under the government's Operation National program. The program consists of sets of different police operatives ordered by the government to monitor the population in different sectors of the major cities.
Police arrested persons based on such factors as forms of dress and types of tattoos.
On September 29, policemen wearing ski masks allegedly arrested Mario Alvarez, Nelson Alvarez, Heliodoro Amador, and Alonso Andino, peasant land-rights activists with the Union and Strength Campesino Association, in the town of Suntule, Francisco Morazan Department. The following day, according to credible media reports, another police squad came to the house of the group's secretary general and forced his wife at gunpoint to sign documents that handed over the group's lands in 60 days. There was no known investigation.
Role of the Police and Security Apparatus
The Ministry of Public Security oversees police operations, including those of the Preventive Police, Criminal Investigation Division (DGIC), Transit Police, Frontier Police, Tourist Police, and Prison Police. Corruption and impunity were serious problems within the security forces. The new Police Law approved in October restructured the Ministry of Security, resulting in creation of an Office of Internal Affairs (IA) answering directly to the minister.
The IA investigates allegations of illegal activities committed by members of the police force. The Preventive Police and the DGIC each have an office of professional responsibility that conducts internal reviews of police misconduct.
According to the Public Ministry, during the year 312 reports were filed against the police with the Special Prosecutor for Human Rights, of which 163 cases were investigated and 43 were discovered to have merit. The majority of these reports involved excessive use of force, unlawful detention, and extortion.
On April 17, during the march for striking prosecutors, an armed man threatened and unsuccessfully attempted to force educational leader Sergio Rivera into a vehicle. Witnesses said that the vehicle was full of government elite Special Forces agents.
On June 6, a court found guilty and sentenced 21 of the 43 members of the government implicated in the 2003 "El Porvenir Jail Massacre"; those sentenced included the chief of police of La Ceiba and the police commissioner.
On September 10, after infiltrating an Autonomous National University of Honduras (UNAH) union meeting, two plainclothes National Police officers were identified and found to be carrying a list of more than 130 recognized leaders from various sectors of civil society named as "dangerous" on the list. The list included the crossed-out name of slain labor leader Altagracia Fuentes with the written words "dead" next to her name.
The Ministry of Security reported that during the year authorities prosecuted 268 police officers for offenses ranging from abuse of authority to drug trafficking, rape, and homicide.
Gang violence and intimidation, notably on public transport, remained serious problems and led the government to station security officers on many public buses. In some instances police lethally targeted youth and minors, often with impunity.
Arrest and Detention
The law provides and and the right of prisoners 53 filed with the DGIC in 2007, were the only organizations that brought charges against human rights violators by seeking monetary damages. A litigant can bring such charges when the criminal court determines that damages).
2. Respect for Civil Liberties, Including:
a. Freedom of Speech and Press
The constitution and the law generally provide for freedom of speech and of the press, and there was substantial press freedom in the country. However, there were reports of government intimidation of journalists, government takeovers of television transmission frequencies,.
In August the National Commission of Telecommunications (Conatel), disregarding a judge's ruling, transferred the rights to broadcast on Channel Eight from a private enterprise, Teleunsa, to the Office of the President. Earlier in the year, Conatel refused to release the broadcast rights of Channel 12 to their owner, the Eldi business firm. On November 20, a court ruling ordered Conatel to turn over the broadcasting rights to Eldi; however, Conatel had not complied by year's end.
On September 11, NGOs published two reports describing threats to media freedom by the practice of "official publicity." The reports detailed how the government guided press coverage through greater access and advertising revenue for those producing favorable reporting while denying access or making legal threats against those who did not. The reports noted that "official publicity" had increased and was worsened by concentration of media ownership.
On November 17, President Zelaya announced that he would seek to regulate the media through legislative means to counter a "culture of death" propagated by the media with support of National Congress President Roberto Micheletti.
NGOs reported that the government also gave substantial sums of money to selected members of the media who covered their stories in the manner they requested. The government exerted considerable influence on the print media through granting or withholding publicly funded official advertisements.
The news media continued to suffer from venality, politicization, and outside influences. According to NGOs, government ministers and other high-ranking and to the president, especially on international visits, was limited to the "friendly" press and was arbitrarily awarded and withdrawn by presidential palace staff.
Thelma Mejia, a member of the National Anti-Corruption Council and former director of the NGO C-Libre, reported that at least three dozen journalists, many of them in rural areas, were subjected to threats and intimidation during the year.
On January 1, two unidentified men shot and killed Jose Fernando Gonzales, the owner of Radio Mega in Trinidad, Santa Barbara Department. The local press reported that local police had identified but had not apprehended the perpetrators.
In April in Santa Rosa de Copan, Copan Department, reporter Carlos Roberto Chinchilla of Channel 12 news and his cameraman, Marlon Dubon, received several death threats from two armed men wearing masks, warning them that they had five days to get out of town before being killed.
In May the Director of Radio Globo Sandra Maribel Sanchez announced that she and her family had received threats and had been repeatedly followed by unmarked vehicles due to her support for the prosecutors' hunger strike that began on April 7 (see section 3).
On October 27, authorities arrested German David Almendarez as a suspect in the October 2007 killing of Radio Cadena Voces journalist Carlos Salgado. At year's end Almendarez remained in custody at the Tamara National Penitentiary awaiting trial.
Internet Freedom
There were no government restrictions on access to the Internet or reports that the government monitored e-mail or Internet chat rooms. Individuals and groups could engage in the peaceful expression of views via the Internet, including by e-mail. According to the May National Institute of Statistics Household Survey, 10 percent of the population had access to the Internet. authorities applied the law prohibiting illicit associations to arrest individuals for being members of Mara Salvatrucha and other gangs. The government used criminal code reforms outlawing illicit association to arrest and take land away from suspected gang members, farmers, and persons from indigenous communities.
c. Freedom of Religion
The constitution and law provide for freedom of religion, and the government generally respected this right in practice. The government requires foreign missionaries to obtain entry and residence permits.
Societal Abuses and Discrimination
There were no reports of discrimination or violence against religious groups, including anti-Semitic acts. There was a very small Jewish population.. Through November 19, the Office of Migration reviewed no applications for refugee status. The government cooperated with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and other humanitarian organizations in assisting refugees and asylum seekers.
On November 4, authorities detained eight South Africans with false passports at the Guatemala border. The individuals subsequently filed for asylum. As of November 20, they remained in jail but were being assisted by CODEH while awaiting a decision on their applications. Liberal Party presidential candidate Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales won in elections, which international observers considered generally free and fair. Observers noted irregularities at approximately 1,100 ballot boxes but no systemic patterns of fraud. Political parties could operate without restriction or outside interference.
Women participated actively in politics. There were 31 women in the 128-seat National Congress, and 16 women presided over congressional committees. Eight of the 15 members of the Supreme Court of Justice, including its president, were women. There were three female secretaries of state, six female vice ministers, one female general police commissioner, and five female ambassadors.
There were two Garifuna and one Lenca members of the National Congress.
Government Corruption and Transparency
The law provides criminal penalties for corruption; however, the government did not implement the law effectively, and officials engaged in corrupt practices with impunity. The executive and legislative branches were subject to corruption and political influence. There was a widespread perception that the country's anticorruption institutions had not taken the steps necessary to combat corruption and were unwilling or lacked the professional capacity to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those involved in high-level corruption. The World Bank's worldwide governance indicators reflected that corruption was a serious problem.
Many observers argued that the considerable institutional control exercised by the country's elite created the potential for abuse of the country's institutions and democratic governance.
In April a network trafficking Cuban immigrants through the country to the United States was identified. At least 15 Cubans allegedly received fraudulent work or residency visas from the Honduran consul in Havana. In July five of the parties implicated in the scandal resigned, including the minister of migration and immigration law, the secretary general of migration, the secretary general of the Chancellery, and the consul in Havana. Investigations by the prosecutor against organized crime remained pending at year's end.
On April 7, four public prosecutors set up tents on the ground floor of the congressional building and started a hunger strike to protest alleged corruption within the government. The protest quickly gained strength with 40 participants by the end of April; the protesters called for an independent audit of the Public Ministry and the removal of Attorney General Leonidas Rosa Bautista and Adjunct Prosecutor Omar Cerna. Public prosecutors ended their 38-day strike on May 14 shortly after the National Congress passed two measures meeting many of the strikers' demands.
On August 11, a court ordered the detention of Guillermo Seamman, the former head of the Civil Aeronautical Authority, pending trial for 39 charges of abuse of authority. Seamman allegedly approved more than 39 certifications for airline employees, nationals of Peru and Venezuela, who had not completed requirements for receiving licenses and had entered the country to file the paperwork, as required by law. At year's end Seamann had been released pending trial.
There was no information available on the Supreme Accounting Tribunal's investigation into charges made in 2007 that 13 mayors misused poverty reduction funds provided by donor countries.
In August a court found the former mayor of Tegucigalpa, Oscar Acosta, guilty of fraud for buying land at an overvalued price without a public bid and in September sentenced him to four years in prison, but permitted him to pay 14,600 lempiras (approximately $800) to cancel the sentence.
There were no known developments in the anticorruption prosecutor's investigation, which began in 2007, of the National Registry of Persons for illegally collecting money from persons for birth certificates and national identity cards.
4. Governmental Attitude Regarding International and Nongovernmental Investigation of Alleged Violations of Human Rights
A wide variety of domestic and international human rights groups operated in the country, investigating and publishing their findings on human rights cases. Government officials generally cooperated with NGOs and, with certain notable exceptions, were usually responsive to NGO views. In practice government bureaucracy delayed the registration for some civil society organizations, including gay and lesbian advocacy groups.
On April 2, an unidentified gunman shot and killed Luis Gustavo Galeano Romero, an educator and promoter for the Tocoa, Colon, departmental delegation for the National Human Rights Commission (CONADEH). Human Rights Commissioner Ramon Custodio petitioned the Inter-American Human Rights Commission for help protecting Romero's colleagues, and the Ibero-American Ombudsman Organization called for an investigation into Romero's killing.
Throughout the year the Association for a More Just Society (ASJ) continued to receive threats. On January 31, authorities arrested Cesar Amador, an investigative police agent and former SETECH security company employee, and Ramon Solis, a SETECH employee, on charges of killing ASJ attorney Dionisio Diaz Garcia in 2006. At year's end the two were in custody awaiting trial.
The government cooperated with international organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, whose representatives visited the country several. On June 22, Custodio warned that the country was becoming a "narcostate" and stated that there was proof that at least three drug cartels had already infiltrated the national police. The legislature was responsive to the report's findings. The public placed substantial trust in the pronouncements of the commission but was dissatisfied that the government provided the commission with inadequate resources to perform its duties effectively., including systematic killing (femicides), became increasingly government did not enforce the law effectively with regard to domestic abuse. The Public Ministry stated that domestic violence accounted for most of the complaints it received and estimated that complaints during the year would exceed the more than 8,000 recorded in 2007. On June 4, the Public Ministry announced it was dedicating 27 prosecutors to cover the growing trend of femicides.
While announcing their campaign to bring an end to "femicides," the Center of Women's Rights and the Center for Women's Studies reported that 171 women had been killed through November 18 and that 90 percent of the deaths went unpunished.
The government worked with CARE and other NGOs to provide specialized training to police officials on enforcing the law relating to domestic violence. Two facilities, both operated by NGOs, provided shelter for battered women. The shelter in Tegucigalpa could accommodate 20 women and their families. Additionally, six other private centers for battered women offered legal, medical, and psychological assistance. There were 61 civil society NGOs grouped under the Women's Collective against Violence involved in combating violence against women.. According to the National Institute of Statistics 2008 Household Survey, women's salaries were 87 percent of those for men. Despite legal protections against such practices, workers in the textile export industries continued to report that they were required to take pregnancy tests as a condition for employment.
The National Women's Institute law provides for free, universal, and compulsory education through age 15; however, a 2008 National Institute of Statistics study estimated that 59 percent of children ages five to 18 attended some type of school or learning center, while 90 percent of those five to 12 attended school.
Child abuse was a serious problem. The law establishes prison sentences of up to three years for persons convicted of child abuse. There was no information available regarding the number of reported cases of child abuse.
Abuse of youth and children in poor neighborhoods and by gangs remained a serious problem. (see section 1.a.).
Trafficking in children for commercial sexual exploitation and child prostitution was a problem. Child labor was a problem, particularly in coffee and melon cultivation, fishing, lobster diving, and limestone and lime production.
On August 26, Raul Edgardo Aragon was charged with aggravated sexual assault against children. Aragon was the former administrator of the New Hope Center that takes care of at-risk youth.
In August the Education Commission of the National Congress announced an official inquiry into the sexual abuse of students by professors. There were 10 documented testimonies of these cases in the Public Ministry. On December 3, authorities arrested Professor Rene Arturo Valderramos for sexually abusing his students.
On October 31, the government distributed to the media the names of approximately 100 suspects of sexual crimes against children who remained at large.
The law outlaws "illicit associations," including gang and organized crime membership, for which it prescribes prison terms ranging from three to 12 years. Year-end statistics indicated that there were approximately 36,000 gang members, many of them minors. The NGO Washington Office on Latin America estimated that gangs were responsible for 15 percent of violent crime in the country. Gang membership was primarily confined to the Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula areas.
The government and children's rights organizations estimated that there were 20,000 street children, only half of whom had shelter. An Inter-American Development Bank study reported that 88 percent of street children used illegal substances, including glue inhalants and marijuana. Many street children were sexually molested or exploited. According to the UN Children's Fund, more than 2,700 children emigrated unaccompanied during the year. on average 85 to 100 formerly trafficked girls (ages 12-17) stayed at their shelters and participated in recovery programs. Casa Alianza provided assistance to approximately 2,500 children yearly, attempting to reintegrate as many as possible with their families. Other private organizations and centers of the Institute of Children and the Family also housed street children and cared for approximately 2,500 children.
Trafficking in Persons
Although the law criminalizes trafficking in persons, 100,000 to 500,000 lempiras (approximately $5,300 to $26,500) and imprisonment for four to 20 years. The law was not enforced effectively. Inadequate government funding to combat trafficking, corruption, and routine dismissal of government employees limited the government's ability to address trafficking.
A reorganization in the Special Prosecutor's Office for Children in Tegucigalpa assigns antitrafficking responsibilities to one district attorney, two lawyers, three Public Ministry investigators, and two DGIC agents. In San Pedro Sula, two district attorneys cover trafficking issues, while one attorney does so in Choluteca.
The Division Against Abuse, Trafficking, and Commercial Sexual Exploitation, a unit of the criminal investigative police, conducted detection operations throughout the country including highways, airports, ports, and hotels.
During the year, 10 sexual exploitation cases were tried in Tegucigalpa, and 48 cases remained open. There were 32 formal complaints and investigations outside of Tegucigalpa through September.
On August 26, authorities charged Juventina Alicia Cruz Barahona for trafficking an unknown number of women to Guatemala. She was convicted and sentenced to a 10-year prison term.
On November 10,.
The government referred at least seven child trafficking victims to the IOM for repatriation and referred dozens of victims each month to both government- and NGO-run shelters for assistance. One child was repatriated from Guatemala and six from Mexico; one for commercial sexual exploitation and the rest for labor trafficking. In the year ending in September, Casa Alianza cared for 245 young girls rescued from sexual exploitation.
Since 2006 the government has conducted antitrafficking training for approximately 7,000 police, prosecutors, and judges and 10,000 students. The government also coordinated with NGOs and the IOM to place victims in shelters and provide them with reintegration assistance. The Intra-Institutional Task Force on Trafficking developed a protocol for Assistance to the Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation, while the government's Institute for the Family focused on reintegrating child victims back into their families and society.
See also the State Department's 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report.
Persons with Disabilities
The law prohibits discrimination against persons with physical and mental disabilities in employment, education, access to health care, or the provision of other state services, but the government did not adequately enforce these provisions. The illiteracy rate for persons with disabilities was estimated at 51 percent,.
On October 10, the Honduran Association of Deaf persons marched on the Autonomous National University of Honduras to demonstrate against their exclusion from the education system, citizen participation, dignified work, and the media. The group estimated that approximately 85 percent of an estimated 75,000 local deaf persons were denied these rights.
Congresswoman Dayana Burke, a Garifuna blinded at the age of 15, was the first woman with disabilities to become a member of Congress. She advocated reform efforts for the rights of persons with disabilities.
Indigenous People
Approximately 621,000 persons, constituting persons..
In March unknown actors killed two Tolupan youths, Jose Mastul and Geovanny Banegas Sevilla, who purportedly belonged to a group dedicated to reclaiming the Tolupan tribe's ancestral land. No arrests were made in the case.
On June 5, Garifuna activist Santos Feliciano Aguilar Alvares was abducted, beaten, and threatened by 10 private security guards employed by a real estate company in San Juan Tela, Atlantida Department. Immediately prior to the beating, Santos had participated in a community assembly meant to facilitate dialogue between the community and the company.
On June 23, almost 3,000 Maya-Chorti armed with stones and spears closed the Copan Ruins to protest the government's violation of the terms of their 1997 land-rights agreement, which, they claimed, provided them with only 35 percent of the land they were promised.
On September 24, armed forces personnel patrolling the Cuero y Salado wildlife preserve allegedly shot at eight Garifuna fishermen with M-16 assault rifles, killing Guillermo Morales Herrera. The Garifuna asserted that the incident illustrated a pattern of discriminatory harassment on the part of local officials acting in conjunction with business interests aimed at driving the group from their traditional lands to permit construction of industrial and hotel ventures. Authorities apprehended three of the four soldiers implicated in the killing, while the fourth fled the area. Garifuna leaders held meetings in October with military leaders who agreed to respect traditional Garifuna rights.
The government. Many NGOs indicated that hate crimes increased, particularly during political campaign season when minorities became political targets. Representatives of NGOs focusing on sexual diversity rights asserted that security forces killed and abused their members. In cases where lesbians, gays, and transgender persons were found dead, the prosecutor often encountered serious difficulties because the victims had either concealed their identity or sexual orientation or, in many cases, were hiding from their families.
Criminal investigations did not recognize a "transgender" category. Sexual diversity rights groups asserted that security forces, government agencies, and private employers engaged in antigay discriminatory hiring practices. These groups also reported that intimidation, fear of reprisal, and police corruption made gay and lesbian victims of abuse reluctant to file charges or proceed with prosecutions.
The government stopped requiring that, as a condition for legal registration, sexual diversity rights organizations remove any reference in their bylaws to promoting respect for the rights of gay, lesbian, or transgender persons.
In October transvestite and gay rights groups filed a complaint with the Committee on Human Rights asking that authorities remove the ban on having national identity card photographs taken with make-up and feminine accessories.
There were multiple killings or attacks on persons presumably because of their sexual orientation. The sexual diversity rights organization, Lesbian-Gay Rainbow Association of Comayaguela, asserted that between January and March, unknown actors killed seven homosexuals because of their sexuality and that a number of gay persons had fled the country out of fear of social and security-force persecution. On October 30, an attacker killed Yasmin, a transgender sex worker in Camayaguela, and the following day an attacker shot Bibi, another transgender sex worker, in the center of Comayaguela. On December 18, a transgender sex worker, Cynthia Nicole, was attacked by three men with pipes and clubs after hailing a cab in Comayaguela.
In March 2007 police beat and detained Donny Reyes, the treasurer of the Lesbian-Gay Rainbow Association of Comayaguela. Police then reportedly jailed Reyes in a cell with 57 gang members who raped and beat him. The only witness to Reyes's initial arrest was killed in October 2007. Reyes filed a formal complaint, which at the urging of the Supreme Court, Internal Affairs investigated. The investigation concluded that, while Reyes had many of the symptoms of being raped, it could not definitively determine it took place during his detention. During the course of the investigation, the offices of the Lesbian-Gay Rainbow Association offices were burglarized, and all archives and computers were stolen. Internal Affairs cited five policemen, Nelson Daniel Gaitan Sosa, Hill Lainez Nunez, Walker Josue Reyes, Denis Esau Cruz Varela, and Walter Cruz Espina, for dereliction of duty.
There was no reported societal violence or discrimination against person with HIV/AIDS.
On October 17, unknown assailants killed two youths associated with the punk subculture "Emo."
Job-related age discrimination remained a serious problem.
6. Worker Rights
a. The Right of Association
The law provides for the right of workers to form and join unions of their choice, but in practice workers exercised this right with difficulty. The law prohibits members of the armed forces and the police force from forming labor unions and also prohibits public service employees from presenting union organizing petitions or participating in collective bargaining. According to MOL statistics, there were 519 unions representing approximately 8 percent of the work force, excluding the agriculture sector, and as of July approximately 13 percent of the 133,000 apparel assembly workforce.
Union leaders were occasionally subjected to violence and threats. On May 23, Julio Paz killed Israel Garcia, leader of the National Association of Honduran Farmworkers (ANACH) labor group. The killing was motivated by a National Agrarian Institute land-use ruling favorable to ANACH.
On April 23, unknown masked assailants shot to death Altagracia Fuentes, secretary general for the Honduran Workers' Federation, and two companions, labor leader Yolanda Sanchez, and their driver, Juan Bautista Aceituno. On May 17, Maynor Celin Hernandez Matute, a suspect in the shooting, was arrested on an unrelated robbery charge. In April the homicide prosecutor's office issued a warrant for the arrest of 11 car-theft gang members for the killing of Altagracia Fuentes and her companions. Gang members were arrested and charged with the killing and attempted robbery. Despite these arrests circumstantial evidence suggested that organized crime or nefarious elements within the labor movement committed the killing.. Although civil servants occasionally engaged in illegal work stoppages without experiencing reprisals, the.
In September a teachers strike over back wages paralyzed the school system and accounted for a loss of more than 40 school days ending early October. Ministry of Labor (MOL) for labor inspectors to perform their duties. The country's labor inspectorate offices did not have financial resources to cover travel for inspections and requested that the government provide transport facilities and other necessities to enable inspectors to carry out their duties.
In March the original members of the SitraFHIA union were fired without reason and then reinstated by Honduran Foundation for Agricultural Investment (FHIA). In the following months, 13 more unionists were similarly dismissed without cause while the SitraFHIA awaited official registration with the MOL. In July SitraFHIA received official registration. In October SitraFHIA was broken by FHIA management with nine of the last affiliates remaining on October 1, leaving only the president and two members. FHIA allegedly paid the affiliates to renounce union membership and return under new nonunion contracts.
On February 8,60 unionists of the Alcoa Factory were unlawfully dismissed. The workers were eventually reinstated and given their back pay. In July Alcoa Inc. announced it would cease operations at maquila plants in El Progreso and Choloma, and on August 22, Alcoa closed those plants and dismissed all 1,800 workers. On September 12, the Alcoa plant union leader, Lorna Jackson, received death threats in the form of text messages and was shot at by two unidentified men. At year's end Jackson remained in hiding, and a Public Ministry investigation continued.
On May 12, Honduran Women's Collective filed a report citing the Productos San Jose textile factory in San Pedro Sula for human rights and labor law violations; it outlined a systematic covering up of work-related health and injury reports.
In October Jerzees Choloma, a local subsidiary of Fruit of the Loom, closed its plant four months after the plant's union received its official registry from the MOL in July. Earlier in the year, workers were fired from Jerzees Choloma without reason. In October SITRAJERZEES, the newly registered union at the SitraJerzees Plant in Choloma, was in the midst of its first collective bargaining negotiations when management broke off negotiations and declared that the plant would close within six months. Workers alleged that management had made more than 100 threats to union members, indicating the plant would close if the union was formed.; however, there were reports of trafficking in children for commercial sexual exploitation and of child prostitution. Human rights organizations frequently reported that, in the private security and household sectors, workers were typically obliged to work more than 60 hours a week and only earn the legal limit of 44 hours.. Through September the MOL had authorized 36 child workers and conducted 28 home visits. MOL did not effectively enforce child labor laws outside the apparel assembly sector, and there were frequent violations of the child labor laws. The ILO expressed concern about the government's decision to appoint child labor inspectors only to offices in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula and requested that it comply with the legislative requirement to conduct child labor inspections, even by using nonspecialized labor inspectors.
Census results issued in May by the National Statistics Institute reported that 13 percent of children ages five to 17 worked, of whom 76 percent were boys; 74 percent of child labor occurred in rural areas. The average monthly wage of a child worker in an urban zone was 2,199 lempira (approximately $115), compared with 1,471 lempira ($78) in rural areas.
Most working children were employed in agriculture (56 percent); others engaged in commercial activities (18 percent), manufacturing (9 percent), and services (8 percent). Children often worked harvesting melons, coffee, and sugarcane or rummaging at garbage dumps; working in the forestry, hunting, and fishing sectors; and working as deckhands and divers in the lobster industry. Children also peddled goods such as fruit, begged, washed cars, and hauled loads. Some were employed in limestone and lime production. Children, predominantly girls, also worked as domestic servants, where they were sometimes subject to maltreatment by third-party employers. Many children worked out of economic necessity alongside other family members.
On December 26, the government announced an 11 percent general increase in the minimum wage to 5,500 lempira (approximately $290) per month to be effective January 1, 2009. The increase put the private sector minimum wage (not including agriculture) on par with the public sector minimum wage. In the agricultural sector, employers often did not pay the minimum wage.
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.257 Roberts (257 Roberts +P)
Back in the 1920's, N.H. (Ned) Roberts spent
several years testing a number of .257" caliber wildcats on various cases.
Probably upon suggestion of Charles Newton, Roberts finally settled on the
7 x 57mm Mauser
case for his cartridge. Adolph Neidner built most of his test rifles, and
Col. Townsend Whelen named the cartridge .25 Roberts. The final version of
Roberts wildcat had an extremely long neck and mild shoulder angle. The cartridge
quickly became quite popular and other firms such as Griffen & Howe and
Sedgley chambered rifles for it.
In 1934, Remington simply necked down the 7 x 57mm case, retaining its original body taper and shoulder angle. About the only things the Roberts and Remington cartridges had in common were parent case and caliber. But, since Roberts had devoted so much of his life to his wildcat, it was only fitting that the new cartridge be called .257 Remington-Roberts.
For reasons that have long puzzled cartridge historians, Remington chose to load the new cartridge with a round nose bullet at extremely low chamber pressures. Consequently, the .257 Roberts factory load offered practically no improvement in performance over that of the .250-3000 Savage. But handloaders soon discovered that the magazines of Remington Model30 and Winchester Model 70 rifles could be modified to handle the cartridge with long spitzer bullets seated out of the powder cavity. And thus was born the tree inch .257 Roberts.
The .257 Roberts is an excellent varmint cartridge and anyone who says it is inferior to the 6mm cartridges has never seriously worked with it. For big game hunting, no 6mm load can equal the .257 Roberts loaded with a 120 grain spitzer at 2800 fps. Favorite powders for .257 Roberts varmint loads with light bullets are H380, and IMR-4320 but for big game loads with bullets of 100 grains and up, H414, H4350, IMR-4350, and W-760 are better choices.
Source: Hodgdon Data Manual, 26th Edition
Historical Notes:
The commercial version of the 257 Roberts was released by Remington in 1934 chambered in their Model 30 bolt action rifle. It was quickly picked up by Winchester for their Model 54 and later their Model 70. The Remington 722 bolt action and the 760 slide action models were also available in 257 caliber. In recent years many American manufacturers have discontinued it, although Ruger still offers it in their Model 77 bolt action. The original cartridge was designed by. Custom rifles in this caliber were made by Niedner Rifle Co. as early as 1928.
General Comments:.
The 257 Roberts was underloaded by ammunition companies. However, in the late 1980's higher pressure +P loads were introduced which enabled factory loaded 257 Roberts ammunition to reach full potential. With modern powders the reloader can improve performance safely in all bullet weights. With 117 or 120 grain boattail bullets at velocities at 2800 fps the 257 can be used successfully on elk and caribou. It is at this end of the scale that it has its advantage over the 6mm's. Ackley's improved version of the 257 Roberts practically duplicates the ballistics of the larger 25-06. Winchester, Federal and Remington all offer this caliber. The 87 grain bullet is no longer factory loaded.
Source: Cartridges of the World
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Circa 1910
An Arts and Crafts era lantern in its original verdigris copper. Glazed with amber pebble glass panels.
Current height: 31-3/4"
Minimum height: 12-3/4"
Overall: 5-1/2" w. x 4-3/4" d.
Can be UL listed for use in dry or damp environments.
Single Edison socket, maximum 75 watts
1 fixture total available.
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Circa 1930
A pair of two arm mirrorback sconce with glass bobeches. Signed by the maker E. F. Caldwell.
Overall: 8-1/2" h. x 9-1/2" w. x 4-1/2" d.
Backplate: 7-1/4" h. x 5" w.
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Circa 1910
A pair of single light candlesticks having crystal bobeches dressed with spear and rosette prisms. Signed by the New York maker Sterling Bronze Co.
Overall: 21" h. x 5-3/4" w. x 4-3/4" d.
Base: 5-3/4" w. x 4" d.
This item cannot be UL listed.
Single Edison socket, maximum 75 watts
1 pair total available.
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Did you know that yearly heating and cooling costs average more than $1,000? Installing a programmable thermostat takes only a couple of hours and can significantly help reduce your energy costs. And, programmable thermostats have come a long way with new, sophisticated technology. New systems resemble mini-computers and offer users an interactive experience. After answering questions about your preferences and usage, programs are set accordingly, letting you adjust settings from any room in the house. Not going to be home? Programmable thermostats are available to control settings from smartphones and you can set separate programs for each day of the week, giving you complete control over your heating and cooling and helping to reduce wasted energy..
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Paint can add an instant facelift to any room. For as little as $20 per gallon, you can add some color, refresh the walls and help pull the room together. Painting an accent wall is also a great idea to add a ‘wow factor’ to your room while also saving time and money. And today, many paint manufacturers offer non-toxic paints with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) formulations to reduce these pollutants in your home. Plus, unique formulations, such as Refreshfrom Dutch Boy, also offer added mildew resistance and are Indoor Air Quality certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, providing a paint that is not only healthier for you, your family and the environment, but is vibrant and durable as well.
Not sure how to tackle this project or want inspiring ideas? New apps for your smart phone are available, such as ‘Better Homes & Gardens’ How to Paint Anything, to help with your room transformation.
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A roundup of spa-like baths we've admired recently, which are from members of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory.
Above: A lush view in Louisiana, by Lang Architecture.
Above: A San Francisco house by Envelope A+D gets a sense of the outside while maintaining privacy.
Above: Overlooking the seaside in Montauk, NY, by Bates Masi + Architects. Photograph by Michael Moran.
Above: A bath in San Francisco by Cary Bernstein Architect brings the spa feeling home with a wood-slatted shower tray.
Above: CCS Architecture looked to Japanese bath houses for inspiration when creating this Palo Alto, CA, bath.
Above: Stelle Architects' wood-lined sauna. Photograph by Eric Piasecki.
Above: A bath in Croatia by Steven Harris Architects.
Above: A bath in Los Angeles by Michaela Scherrer Interior Design.
Above: A concrete bath niche by Michaela Scherrer Interior Design.
Above: A seed pod as soap holder; via Michaela Scherrer Interior Design.
Above: Gustave Carlson Design plays up textures in a Palo Alto bath, placing a stone wall behind a sculptural tub.
Above: Deborah Berke & Partners Architects created a fount of calm in a New York City loft. | http://www.remodelista.com/posts/architect-visit-spa-bath-roundup | 2013-05-18T10:22:55 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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McCarty & Payne: Lecture and Artists' Reception
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The University of Hartford’s Joseloff Gallery at the Hartford Art School is proud to present the exhibition McCarty & Payne, featuring the work of the 2012/2013 Georgette and Richard Koopman Distinguished Chairs in illustration, Peter McCarty and C. F. Payne, in the gallery from January 22 through February 24, 2013..
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The agreement outlining increases for licensed staff members with acceptable evaluations came before the school District's Board of Education on Wednesday.
"We negotiate in good faith with our board and our administration," said Laurie Shearer, president of the Thompson Education Association, during the standing-room-only meeting in the boardroom. "The way we negotiate is by consensus. Everyone in that room had to put their thumbs up; otherwise, we renegotiate."
Nine members of the Thompson Education Association and nine district representatives, including seven administrators and two school board members, collaborated on the memorandum of understanding that outlines salary, benefits and working conditions for licensed staff. The two groups, called the negotiations team, discussed and updated the memorandum of understanding beginning in January and reached a tentative agreement May 8.
The Thompson Education Association ratified the agreement with its members, and the Board of Education approved the agreement with a 6-1 vote, with Bob Kerrigan voting against.
"How do we address transparency both from the Board of Education and from your association?" Kerrigan said, following public comment when three Loveland residents
Nancy Rumfelt wanted more time than two days to review the agreement, she said.
"I thought the district took to heart the transparency," she said.
The memorandum of understanding for 2012-13 included several changes from the 2011-12 memorandum.
In one of the changes, the name of Early Release Collaboration Wednesdays was shortened to Collaboration Wednesdays.
On Wednesdays, students are released 1½ hours earlier than the rest of the week to give staff time to collaborate around planning, assessment, evaluation and other educational duties.
The negotiations team considered eliminating the shorter school day, but found principals did not gain any additional planning time, Shearer said.
"We're going to be looking at it again next year," she said.
The new schedule for Collaboration Wednesdays eliminated district-directed days from the previous year, but retained teacher- and building-directed days and conference days. The dates for each of the categories no longer are specified.
"We want successful students ... but in order to have successful students, we have to have quality teachers in every classroom," Shearer said, adding that the association's responsibility is to provide teaching staff with good working conditions that will result in good learning conditions.
Another change in the memorandum regards the salary for the Thompson Education Association president.
Until now, the cost of the salary was split between the association and the district, with the district also covering benefits. Over the next 11 years, the association will pay an increasing amount until the payment for both salary and benefits is evenly split between the association and the district.
"The president does a lot of work for the district," Shearer said, explaining that the president serves on more than 15 committees, representing both teachers and the district.
The work puts into place the final piece of the district's budget for the coming fiscal year. Steve Towne, chief financial officer for the district, presented the board with the proposed budget for fiscal year 2012-13. It calls for spending $114.02 million, down almost $1.8 million from this year.
Shelley Widhalm can be reached at 669-5050, ext. 531, or swidhalm@reporter-herald.com.
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Best value on the strip by FAR.01/02/2012
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I have been to Vegas many times, and my wife and I went this time as for an anniversary trip. We will stay at The Mirage from now on - the value is simply unbeatable. The hotel is wonderful, very clean and classy. The rooms are updated[flat screen TVs on the wall, nice workspace, great mood-lighting options throughout the room], extremely clean and roomy with very comfortable beds and pillows. The hotel housekeeping staff does a phenomenal job of keeping everything picked up and spotless, even and especially the bathrooms. The casino itself is nice and big and inviting.....lots of energy, lots going on. The shops are all good[I even got a tattoo at "King Ink"!]and there are several very good restaurants too choose from including my favorites the Carnegie Deli and Cravings Buffet[one of the best buffets on the strip in our opinion]. We spent most days walking around and shopping etc, but always wound up back at The Mirage in the evenings to hang and unwind because the environment is just so warm enjoyable. We will definitely be back, and we can't wait!
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The Mirage has always made me feel comfortable, is not so big that you get lost and the clientele is perfect. I love this hotel and casino. Poker room is one of the best.
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Gaz de France (Inactive): SWOT Analysis & Company Profile
Business Review, January 2011, Pages: 30
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The Gaz de France (Gaz de) is an energy utility company and has presence across the energy value chain. It engages in the exploration, production, purchase, sale, transmission, storage and distribution of natural gas and energy related services. The company has its presence in 30 countries and principally operates in France, Europe. It is headquartered in Paris, France and employs approximately 196,500 people. In July 2008, the company merged with Suez SA, a diversified industrial and services group, forming a new company, GDF SUEZ, an energy company engaged in production, transportation, distribution and sale of gas, electricity and services. The company recorded revenues of €27,427 million during the fiscal year ended December 2007, a decrease of 0.8% over 2006. The operating profit of the company was €3,874 million during fiscal year 2007, an increase of 7.4% over 2006. The net profit of the company was €2,472 million in fiscal year 2007, an increase of 7.6% over 2006.
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7.2 Ratio Definitions
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Table 2: Gaz de France (Inactive) Major Products and Services
Table 3: Gaz de France (Inactive) Key Employees
Table 4: Gaz de France (Inactive) Key Employee Biographies
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Conference Proceeding: The interface between P and NP in signed CNF formulasC. Ansotegui, R. Bejar, A. Cabiscol, F. Manya[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We first define a new class of signed CNF formulas and prove that its satisfiability problem is NP-complete. We then study in detail the interface between P and NP in two many-valued satisfiability problems: Mono+pPartiallySigned-2SAT and Regular+pSigned-2SAT. We show that such problems smoothly interpolate between P and NP by mixing together a polynomial and an NP-complete problem, and identify phase transition behavior in each of these problems.Multiple-Valued Logic, 2004. Proceedings. 34th International Symposium on; 06/2004
Article: Distributed Constraint Satisfaction in a Wireless Sensor Tracking SystemRamon Bejar, Bhaskar Krishnamachari, Carla Gomes, Bart Selman[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This paper describes our ongoing work on an interesting distributed constraint satisfaction problem (DCSP), SensorCSP, that is based on a system of wireless sensors tracking multiple mobile nodes. We present some preliminary results showing that the source of combinatorial complexity in this problem is closely linked to the level of communication in the system. This DCSP lends itself naturally to two models - one in which agents are associated with the sensors, and one in which agents are associated with the mobile nodes. We show that these models are duals of each other, and discuss how they di#er in the number of intra and inter-agent constraints and how this might a#ect the cost of finding a distributed solution. We also suggest that a careful distinction must be made between explicit and implicit inter-agent constraints in this problem domain as this might a#ect the communication costs and the scalability of a distributed solution. 108/2001;
Article: Distributed Constraint Satisfaction and the Bounds on Resource Allocation in Wireless NetworksBhaskar Krishnamachari, Ramon Bejar, Stephen Wicker[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: In this paper we consider medium access scheduling in ad hoc networks as a distributed constraint satisfaction problem (DCSP), and present experimental results on the solvability and complexity of this problem. We show that there are "phase transitions" in solvability and complexity with respect to the transmission power of the wireless nodes. The phase transition curves indicate that there is a critical maximum power level for certain arrangements of nodes and a given availability of spectrum in an ad hoc network beyond which the problem of channel allocation becomes intractable. 107/2001;
Article: Automated monitoring of medical protocols: a secure and distributed architecture.T Alsinet, C Ansótegui, R Béjar, C Fernández, F Manyà[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The control of the right application of medical protocols is a key issue in hospital environments. For the automated monitoring of medical protocols, we need a domain-independent language for their representation and a fully, or semi, autonomous system that understands the protocols and supervises their application. In this paper we describe a specification language and a multi-agent system architecture for monitoring medical protocols. We model medical services in hospital environments as specialized domain agents and interpret a medical protocol as a negotiation process between agents. A medical service can be involved in multiple medical protocols, and so specialized domain agents are independent of negotiation processes and autonomous system agents perform monitoring tasks. We present the detailed architecture of the system agents and of an important domain agent, the database broker agent, that is responsible of obtaining relevant information about the clinical history of patients. We also describe how we tackle the problems of privacy, integrity and authentication during the process of exchanging information between agents.Artificial Intelligence in Medicine 04/2003; 27(3):367-92. · 1.35 Impact Factor
Chapter: Minimal and Redundant SAT Encodings for the All-Interval-Series ProblemT. Alsinet, R. Béjar, A. Cabiscol, C. Fernàndez, F. Manyà[show abstract] [hide abstract].12/2001: pages 139-144; | http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ramon_Bejar/ | 2013-05-18T10:14:38 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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Article: Pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of cefquinome in rabbits following intravenous and intramuscular administration.Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics 05/2011; 34(6):618-20. · 1.18 Impact Factor
Article: Pharmacokinetics of florfenicol following intramuscular and intravenous administration in olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus).Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics 04/2011; 34(2):206-8. · 1.18 Impact Factor
Article: Anti-inflammatory effect of Lycium Fruit water extract in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophage cells.You-Chang Oh, Won-Kyung Cho, Ga Young Im, Yun Hee Jeong, Youn-Hwan Hwang, Chun Liang, Jin Yeul Ma[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: cells. LFWE inhibited LPS-induced nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin (PG) E₂, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-6 production as well as their synthesizing enzyme inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 gene expression. Furthermore, LFWE inhibited phosphorylations of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), p38 and c-Jun NH₂-terminal kinase (JNK) mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) as well as suppression of IκBα degradation and nuclear translocation of nuclear factor (NF)-κB upon LPS stimulation. In addition, LFWE suppressed NO, PGE₂, TNF-α and IL-6 production in LPS-stimulated peritoneal macrophage cells. Taken together, our results suggest that LFWE inhibits the production of various inflammatory mediators via blockade on the MAPKs and NF-κB pathways. This finding first explains the mechanism of anti-inflammatory effect by LFWE in LPS-stimulated macrophage cells.International immunopharmacology 04/2012; 13(2):181-9. · 2.21 Impact Factor
Article: In vivo metabolism of Talosin A, new isoflavonol glycoside from Kitasatospora kifunensis, in rats.Jong-Hwan Lim, In-Bae Song, Youn-Hwan Hwang, Myoung-Seok Kim, Jong-Woo Kim, Jin-Yong Kim, Joo Won Suh, Hyo-In Yun[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The isoflavonol glycoside Talosin A, genistein (GT)-7-α-L-6-deoxy talopyranose (GT-Tal), was first isolated from the culture broth of Kitasatospora kifunensis MJM341. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the oral absorption and metabolism of the newly isolated isoflavonol glycoside, GT-Tal compared to genistin (GT-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside; GT-Glu). Free GT-Glu and GT-Tal could not be detected prior to enzymatic hydrolysis of the corresponding conjugates in rat plasma. Following oral administration of GT-Tal (15 min), GT-Tal was rapidly absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and metabolized into GT-Tal conjugates with a mean C(max) of 2.74 µg/mL. GT-Tal was further metabolized to its aglycone, free GT and conjugated GT. After oral administration, GT-Glu was absorbed after being converted to its aglycone and then further metabolized into its conjugate metabolites (free GT with a mean C(max) of 0.24 mg/mL at 1.25 h; conjugated GT with a mean C(max) of 1.31 mg/mL at 2.00 h). Significant differences in absorption and metabolism of GT-Tal and GT-Glu were observed. GT-Tal was metabolized into its corresponding conjugates or underwent deglycosylation to form GT, whereas GT-Glu was metabolized into its aglycone, GT.Journal of veterinary science (Suwŏn-si, Korea) 06/2011; 12(2):115-9. · 0.89 Impact Factor
Article: Effects of acute hepatic and renal failure on pharmacokinetics of flunixin meglumine in rats.Youn-Hwan Hwang, Hyo-In Yun[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT:.Experimental Animals 01/2011; 60(2):187-91. · 0.92 Impact Factor | http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Youn-Hwan_Hwang/ | 2013-05-18T10:53:52 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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Hypocholesterolemic activity of hesperetin derivatives.
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 52 Oun, Yusong, Taejon 305-333, Republic of Korea.Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters (impact factor: 2.55). 09/2003; 13(16):2663-5. pp.2663-5
ABSTRACT Hesperetin ester and ether derivatives possessing a long alkyl chain were synthesized for examining their hypocholesterolemic activities in high cholesterol-fed mice. Hesperetin 7-O-lauryl ether (4b) and hesperetin 7-O-oleyl ether (4e) exhibited strong cholesterol-lowering effects.
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Article: Nanosized Pt-, Ru-, and Pd-containing catalysts for organic synthesis and solution of environmental issues[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Synthesis of Pt-, Ru-, and Pd-containing nanoparticles in the pores of polymeric matrix of hypercrosslinked polystyrene, their structure and catalytic properties are under consideration. Physicochemical studies have shown that metal nanoparticle formation depends on the properties of the polymeric matrix porous structure, the nature of metal precursors and the synthesis conditions. The study of catalytic properties of metal nanoparticles stabilized in mesoporous matrices showed promising applications of these systems in the reactions of selective oxidation and hydrogenation, which are intermediate stages in the synthesis of precursors of vitamins and medicines. In order to solve environmental problems, nanocatalysts were investigated in the processes of oxidative degradation of phenol and reductive denitrification of nitrates for purification of sewage and natural water. Keywordsnanocatalysts–organic synthesis–ecology–hypercrosslinked polystyrene–Pt–Ru–Pd–oxidative degradation of phenols–catalytic oxidation of glucose–catalytic oxidation of phenolCatalysis in Industry 05/2012; 3(3):260-270.
Article: Nanostructured metallopolymer catalysts in fine organic synthesis[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The article presents results of the synthesis of the nanocatalysts formed in the nanostructured polymeric environment and their properties. These nanocatalysts were analyzed in the reactions of selective hydrogenation and oxidation, which are the basic stages of synthesis of vitamins and aromatic compounds. The amphiphilic block copolymer micelles, ultrathin layers of polyelectrolytes and the nanopores of hypercrosslinked polymers were used as nanostructured polymeric matrices. The formation and properties of both mono- (Pd, Pt) and bimetallic (PdPt, PdAu, PdZn) nanoparticles stabilized by polymers were considered. The efficiency of nanocatalysts in combination with the high stability makes them easy to produce and promising for industrial application.Catalysis in Industry 04/2012; 2(1):11-19.
Article: Nanosized catalysts in fine organic synthesis as a basis for developing innovative technologies in the pharmaceutical industry[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This investigation of the catalytic properties of noble metal nanoparticles stabilized in hypercrosslinked polystyrene (HPS) matrix shows the prospect for their application in regioselective oxidation region--containing the food and pharmaceutical industry).Nanotechnologies in Russia 04/2012; 4(9):647-664.
Article: Nanosized catalysts as a basis for intensifications of technologies[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This investigation of the catalytic properties of noble metal nanoparticles stabilized in hyper crosslinked polystyrene (HPS) matrix shows the prospect for their application in selective hydrogenation, selective oxidationcontaining food and pharmaceutical industries).Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification. 01/2011; 50:1041-1053.
Article: Kinetics of phenol hydrogenation over Pd-containing hypercrosslinked polystyrene[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Hypercrosslinked polystyrene (HPS) has been used as a support for preparation of the palladium-based catalyst, Pd/HPS, for gas phase hydrogenation of phenol to cyclohexanone. At the phenol conversion 99%, the catalyst provides selectivity for ketone not lower than 95 mol%. The Pd/HPS catalyst showed high stability, retaining its catalytic performance at least for 20 days. Kinetics was used to compare Pd/HPS with the commercial Pd/Al2O3 catalyst. The catalytic efficiency was assessed using the derived dimensionless kinetic equation without a ‘time’ parameter. Three major reaction routes with their rate parameters and activation energies were revealed. From kinetic parameters, the maximum possible yield of cyclohexanone in the temperature range of 120–180 °C was determined. The important feature of the Pd/HPS catalyst is that selectivity is independent of the temperature at a certain phenol conversion. At elevated temperatures (160–180 °C), the selectivity is at least 2–3% higher as compared to the commercial catalyst Pd/Al2O3, which makes Pd/HPS largely promising for industrial applications.Chemical Engineering Journal. 01/2011; 176–177:33-41.
Article: Kinetics of phenol oxidation over hypercrosslinked polystyrene impregnated with Pt nanoparticles[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Liqiud-phase catalytic wet-air oxidation (CWAO) of phenolic compounds is one of the most prospective methods of waste water purification at high concentrations of toxic phenolic compounds. In this work the synthesis and catalytic properties of mixed platinum-containing nanoparticles stabilized in polymeric matrix of hypercrosslinked polystyrene are discussed. The size of platinum nanoparticles was determined by transmission electron microscopy. Proposed catalytic system showed the high activity, selectivity and stability in the phenol CWAO. The optimal conditions of phenol oxidation leading to the selectivity of 98–99% at 99% conversion were determined and the kinetics of the process at various catalyst loadings, substrate concentrations, and temperatures was studied. Mathematical modelling of the process was carried out allowing the calculation of the reaction network model.Chemical Engineering Journal 01/2007; 134(1-3):256-261. · 3.46 Impact Factor
Article: Platinum-containing hyper-cross-linked polystyrene as a modifier-free selective catalyst for L-sorbose oxidation.[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Impregnation of hyper-cross-linked polystyrene (HPS) with tetrahydrofuran (THF) or methanol (ML) solutions containing platinic acid results in the formation of Pt(II) complexes within the nanocavities of HPS. Subsequent reduction of the complexes by H2 yields stable Pt nanoparticles with a mean diameter of 1.3 nm in THF and 1.4 nm in ML. The highest selectivity (98% at 100% conversion) measured during the catalytic oxidation of L-sorbose in water is obtained with the HPS-Pt-THF complex prior to H2 reduction. During an induction period of about 100 min, L-sorbose conversion is negligible while catalytic species develop in situ. The structure of the catalyst isolated after the induction period is analyzed by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Electron micrographs reveal a broad distribution of Pt nanoparticles, 71% of which measure less than or equal to 2.0 nm in diameter. These nanoparticles are most likely responsible for the high catalytic activity and selectivity observed. The formation of nanoparticles measuring up to 5.9 nm in diameter is attributed to the facilitated intercavity transport and aggregation of smaller nanoparticles in swollen HPS. The catalytic properties of these novel Pt nanoparticles are highly robust, remaining stable even after 15 repeated uses.Journal of the American Chemical Society 11/2001; 123(43):10502-10. · 9.91 Impact Factor
Article: Nanostructured Inorganic−Organic Composites as a Basis for Solid Polymer Electrolytes with Enhanced Properties[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A family of lithium electrolyte materials based on a polymer−inorganic hybrid is described. The base material is a blend of poly(ethylene oxide) and an organic−inorganic composite made from polyether-functionalized methoxysilanes and aluminum alkoxides. Lithium is incorporated through addition of a salt. The resulting materials are shown through a combination of methods, including transmission electron microscopy and solid-state NMR, to consist of an amorphous inorganic network, with nanoscopic voids, which stabilize the added polymer. The composite polymer electrolytes show good resistance to crystallization and good conductivity, as determined by differential scanning calorimetry and impedance measurements, respectively. The nanoscale structure of the underlying inorganic material is concluded to be responsible for the bulk properties of the system, especially those that differ from the properties of similar, pure salt-in-polymer electrolytes.08/2001;
Article: Cobalt Nanoparticle Formation in the Pores of Hyper-Cross-Linked Polystyrene: Control of Nanoparticle Growth and Morphology[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Impregnation of hyper-cross-linked polystyrene (HPS) by either Co2(CO)8 in 2-propanol or the [Co(DMF)6]2+[Co(CO)4]-2 complex in dimethylformamide (DMF), followed by thermolysis at 200 °C, results in the formation of discrete Co nanoparticles. The concentration and characteristics of such nanoparticles were investigated by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy, ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The FMR data here confirm the formation of spherical nanoparticles. At relatively low concentrations of Co, the magnitude of the FMR line width reveals that the mean Co nanoparticle diameter is about 2 nm, which agrees closely with the mean particle diameter discerned by TEM. An increase in Co content higher than 8 wt % is accompanied by an increase in mean particle diameter due to an increase in the population of large Co nanoparticles up to 15 nm across. Regulated nanoparticle growth over a wide range of Co concentrations is attributed to nanoscale HPS cavities, which serve to physically restrict the size of growing particles.10/1999;
Article: Polystyrene-block-Poly(ethylene oxide) Micelles in Aqueous Solution[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The formation of micelles, micellar clusters, and aggregates in aqueous solutions of polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene oxide) macromolecules (PS-b-PEO) in the presence of various additives is studied. Behavior of the PS-b-PEO micellar solutions is examined with static light scattering and sedimentation in the ultracentrifuge. Sedimentograms of the solution of PS-b-PEO in water exhibit two peaks which correspond to the formation of single micelles (Rg = 12.8 nm) and secondary micellar clusters (Rg = 42.1 nm). Experimental data show that the weight fraction of micelles and micellar clusters in the solution strongly depends on the chemical composition of the dispersing media. The addition of 1.5 vol % toluene, which is a good solvent for the glassy polystyrene cores, decomposes the micellar clusters due to an increase of mobility of macromolecules forming micelles. Addition of inorganic salts interacting with poly(ethylene oxide) tails also results in the disappearance of micellar clusters. Alcohols introduced as cosolvents can strongly change the morphology of the amphiphilic PS-b-PEO micelles.08/1999;
Article: Complexes of Polyelectrolyte Gels with Oppositely Charged Surfactants: Interaction with Metal Ions and Metal Nanoparticle Formation[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The interaction of polyelectrolyte gel/oppositely charged surfactant complexes with AgNO3 and H2PtCl6 was investigated. Three kinds of gel/surfactant complexes were studied: a complex of the anionic gel of poly(methacrylic acid) with the cationic surfactant cetylpyridinium chloride and complexes of the cationic gel of poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) with two anionic surfactants: sodium dodecyl sulfate and sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate. After reduction of metal compounds by hydrazine−hydrate, sodium borohydride, or UV-irradiation, Pt and Ag metal particles embedded in the body of the hydrogel were formed. The degree of metal ion exchange was higher for the oppositely charged metal ion and the polyelectrolyte gel; i.e., Ag+ is strongly absorbed by the complex poly(methacrylic acid)/cationic surfactant, while PtCl62- ions are mainly consumed by the complex of poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) gel with anionic surfactants. Small-angle X-ray scattering data indicated different structural changes in the gel for the complex of an anionic gel with cationic surfactant and for complexes of cationic gel with anionic surfactants. The incorporation of the metal ions in the body of the hydrogel and the growth of metal nanoparticles was found to lead to the loss of order provided by surfactant aggregates if the distance between charged groups in the polyelectrolyte does not provide a strong hydrophobic interaction between surfactant molecules.01/1998;
Article: Cobalt nanoparticles in block copolymer micelles: Preparation and properties[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The preparation and properties of Co nanoparticles in polystyrene(PS)-poly-4-vinyl-pyridine(PVP) micelles were studied. Elementary Co was generated by two methods : (i) by reduction of micelles loaded with CoCl2, and (ii) by thermal decomposition of Co2(CO)8 in micellar solutions of such block copolymers. Co particles formed by both processes are effectively stabilized by the block copolymer matrix and do not aggregate. For CoCl2 as a Cosource, the formed particles have a size less than 1 nm. Thermal treatment of such dried polymers at 200 °C for 2 h leads to spherical particles of 3–5 nm in size. The polymeric hybrid materials prepared in this way display remarkably high values of magnetization at rather low Co contents in the polymer, i.e., we obtain a tenfold increase of the specific magnetization density. Co2(CO)8 as a Co source, results in a more complex behavior. Co2(CO)8 dissolves in the solvent as well as in the micelle core where it is converted to an cationic—anionic complex involving the 4-VP units. The shape and size of the Co nanoparticles formed by thermolysis can be controlled by the balance of 4-VP/Co and can be varied from spherical particles in the limit of lower Co loads being mainly attached to the micelle core to a star-like and cubic morphology in case of excess of Co2(CO)8. Both superparamagnetic and ferromagnetic materials can be prepared. For ferromagnetic samples coercive force varies from 250 to 475 Oe depending on Co content and polymer sample.Colloid and Polymer Science 04/1997; 275(5):426-431. · 2.33 Impact Factor
Article: Specific features of complexation of organometallic compounds with polybutadiene and its copolymer in solution[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The formation of complexes of Zr, Fe, W, Pd, and Rh with polybutadiene and polystyrene-polybutadiene block copolymers is studied. Linear organometallic polymers are formed when every metal complex interacts either with one active group of the polymer or with two groups forming a stable cyclic or conjugated bonds. Polymer cross-linking occurs when complex formation takes place with two or more active groups that belong to different macromolecules. The interactions with palladium and rhodium compounds are typical examples.Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers 11/1994; 4(4):415-424.
Article: Surface characteristics of block copolymer solutions and reaction mixture components as key elements to understanding of the behavior of block copolymer based hydrogenation catalyst[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This work is devoted to the investigation of surface characteristics such as contact angle and surface tension of the poly(ethylene oxide)-block-poly(2-vinyl pyridine) (PEO-b-P2VP) block copolymer solutions. The block copolymer was used for the development of micellar and heterogenized selective Pd-containing hydrogenation catalysts. Besides, surface tension of solutions of a reactant (dehydrolinalool) and a product (linalool) were investigated as a function of solvent nature and composition. It was found that varying the solvent polarity allows tuning the access of the reactant to catalytic sites and the removal of the product from the micelle core. The surface tension measurements were in accordance with the results of the catalytic investigation. Among the investigated solvents the iso-propanol plus water mixture (30 vol.% of H2O) was found to provide the best catalytic properties, although such a complex solvent revealed higher surface tension than pure iso-propanol. In the case of heterogenized catalyst, a scheme of the block copolymer interaction with the SiO2 surface was proposed.Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 383:102-108. · 2.24 Impact Factor
Article: PHYS 458-Characterization and application of self-assembled virus-like particles with magnetic coresAbstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society. 235.
Article: Mixed Co/Fe oxide nanoparticles in block copolymer micellesLangmuir 24(2008),12618-12626.
Article: Hydrophilic monodisperse magnetic nanoparticles protected by an amphiphilic alternating copolymerJ. Phys. Chem. C 112(2008),16809-16817.
Article: Composite Solid Polymer Electrolytes Based on Pluronics: Does Ordering Matter?Chem. Mater. 19 (25)(2007)6258,6265.
Article: Interaction of metal compounds with ‘double-hydrophilic’ block copolymers in aqueous medium and metal colloid formation[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The interaction of a ‘double-hydrophilic’ polyethyleneoxide-polyethyleneimine block copolymer (PEO-b-PEI) with AuCl3, PdCl2, Na2PdCl4, H2PtCl6·6H2O, Na2PtCl6·6H2O, and K2PtCl4 in aqueous medium was studied. Micellar structure formation was observed for all metal compounds except Na2PdCl4 where additional protonation of the polymer was required to induce micelle formation. The characteristics of the micelles formed depended strongly on the metal type, the molar ratio polymermetal compound, and the type of reducing agent. Micellization in the presence of AuCl3·H2O is accompanied with reduction of the salt and the formation of gold colloid without reducing agent induced by oxidation of the PEI block. The interaction with PtCl62− ions results in narrowly distributed micelles wi size depending on the metal compound loading. In the case of loading with H2PtCl6, it was found that the size and shape of the colloids can be controlled by changing the molar ratio PEI:metal salt. The lower is the metal loading, the smaller are the particles. In addition, differently shaped Pt colloids were observed. This phenomenon can be controlled by the relative ratio of reactants.Inorganica Chimica Acta.
Article: Morphology of hybrid poly styrene block poly ethylene oxide micelles Analytical ultracentrifugation and SANS studies
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Article: The Incapacity of the Surgeon to Identify NASH in Bariatric Surgery Makes Biopsy Mandatory[show abstract] [hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: BackgroundNonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a morbid condition highly related to obesity. It is unclear if the macroscopic liver appearance correlates with the histopathologic findings. The goal of this prospective study was to determine the relationship between the intraoperative liver appearance and the histopathologic diagnosis of NASH in morbidly obese subjects undergoing bariatric surgery. We also aimed to determine variables that could predict NASH preoperatively. MethodsConsecutive 51 subjects undergoing bariatric surgery without evidence of other liver disease underwent intraoperative liver biopsy. An intraoperative liver visual (macroscopic and tactile examination) was recorded. The liver aspect was compared with the liver histologic findings. Histological assessment was categorized into two groups: NASH and non-NASH (including normal histology and simple steatosis). Clinical and biochemical parameters were obtained from the patient databases and were compared between groups to identify preoperatively predictive factors of NASH. ResultsFrom 51 patients, only one presented totally normal histology. Forty-three (86.2%) presented simple steatosis, and seven (13.7%) were classified as NASH. Clinical parameters were not different between groups. At biochemical analysis, only VLDL cholesterol level was significantly higher in the NASH group (p = 0.037) but yet within the normal range. Association between macroscopic liver appearance and the presence of histological NASH is poor (sensitivity of 14%, specificity of 56%, positive predictive value of 5%, and negative predictive value of 80%). ConclusionsNo predictor of NASH was found. Surgeons’ evaluation could not identify NASH individuals. Routine liver biopsy during bariatric operations is mandatory to differentiate NASH and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.Obesity Surgery 04/2012; 19(12):1678-1684. · 3.29 Impact Factor
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There seems to always be a new surprise as we find out what's in this law. Is it really manadatory?
The Michael Cannon quote referred to above:The Michael Cannon quote referred to above:Can you opt out of Obamacare? Two weeks ago, I pointed out Section 1555, one of the major chinks in PPACA's armor according to an attorney at the Goldwater Institute. Section 1555 is in the law under "Subtitle G - Miscellaneous Provisions." Since bringing this up, I've heard from some who believe that this section is limited solely to those who sell ("issue") health insurance.
Here again is Section 1555: 've contacted Goldwater Institute's attorney, Nick Dranius, and other attorneys for more information and opinions. I've also transcribed Mr. Dranius's webinar comments so you can read them for yourself. See "News to Know" below.
Here is a summary of what I've heard so far:
1) Because of the rush to passage, no Congressional history exists that would describe the meaning or explain the purpose of this section, thus no one is sure why it's in the law, who put it there, or what it means.
2) The language is ambiguous. There are two possible interpretations of the language:
Interpretation #1: The placement of the comma before the word "or" means that the words preceding it ("individual, company, business, nonprofit entity") are not modified by the words,"issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage."
Interpretation #2: If you disregard the placement of the comma, or otherwise disagree with the above interpretation, the entire opt-out section applies only to entities "offering group or individual health insurance coverage" -- including individuals, companies, etc.
3) Final interpretation may be left to judges if Section 1555 is used in a legal challenge.
4) Given all the mandates in the rest of the law (the totality of the law), some judges may dismiss this section, but others may not.
5) For states with health care freedom acts that challenge Obamacare in court, Section 1555's ambiguity may have to be considered and a legal interpretation made.
But regardless of the interpretation of this section, the fact remains that states, employers and individuals can opt-out of compliance -- and in some cases may even be able to avoid the penalties for doing so (read Michael Cannon in Quotes below).
Individuals and employers still have power. As Justice Roberts ruled, no one can be forced to buy insurance. Likewise, no one has to sell insurance and no one is required to provide insurance. There are penalties for refusing to buy or provide insurance, but they are significantly less than the cost of buying or providing insurance. As the price of insurance skyrockets under Obamacare, expect more and more individuals and businesses to choose penalties rather than insurance.
States can refuse in two ways. States can refuse to expand Medicaid, as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled. And states can refuse to establish the federally-controlled state-based exchanges. The law doesn't require it.
Refusing to cooperate -- which starves Obamacare of the dollars, machinery, and manpower needed for implementation -- may be our best protection until the law is repealed.
"[D]efault ... -- Michael Cannon (Cato Institute),Just in case anyone debates that rationing will be part of the result of this law. They always knew it would be:Just in case anyone debates that rationing will be part of the result of this law. They always knew it would be:Nick Dranius, a constitutional attorney at the Goldwater Institute said the following during a webinar: "The bottom line is this. The federal health care law is very poorly drafted. Surprise. Surprise. And one of the things that remains a mysterious inkblot into which you can read anything you want is this curious provision that says, 'No individual, company, business, nonprofit entity, or health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall be required to participate in any Federal health insurance program created under this Act.' It goes on to repeatedly emphasize essentially that nothing is mandatory in Obamacare, depending on how you understand what is meant by the term 'federal health insurance program.'
"And the reason why this is important is it's an obvious ambiguity. It, in one sense clearly cuts against most of the mandates that are in Obamacare, and it can be leveraged under current case law to vindicate state sovereignty under Health Care Freedom Acts such as Tennessee's and the 14 other states that have versions either at the constitutional or statute level....
"This provision, because it is so ambiguous, undercuts any claim that the -- a federally established exchange would preempt [Tennessee's] health care freedom act. Because this language clearly says that no one's required to participate in any federal health insurance program and as [Cato Institute's] Michael Cannon pointed out, a key aspect of any exchange is to do just that, to facilitate and effectuate various mandates to ensure that everybody's participating in a federal health insurance program, namely PPACA's.
...So do not lose faith just yet in the various challenges to PPACA..."
"We need death panels. Well, maybe not death panels, exactly, but unless we start allocating health care resources more prudently - rationing, by its proper name - the exploding cost of Medicare will swamp the federal budget. ...Many countries whose health care systems are regularly extolled - including Canada, Australia and New Zealand - have systems for rationing care...At the least, the Independent Payment Advisory Board should be allowed to offer changes in services and costs. We may shrink from such stomach-wrenching choices, but they are inescapable." - Steven Rattner (Obama's "Car Czar"), The New York Times, September 16, 2012. | http://www.retrievertraining.net/forums/showthread.php?91497-As-Obamacare-evolves&p=1038814 | 2013-05-18T11:03:41 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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Weather may have delayed North Korea launch
1 of 5. A North Korean soldier walks next to a farmer as he patrols the North Korean-Chinese border near the Chinese border city of Dandong April 4, 2009.
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SEOUL (Reuters) - Poor weather and planning may have forced North Korea to delay the launch of a long-range rocket Saturday, officials in Seoul said, after Pyongyang reported preparations were complete and lift-off would take place soon.
The United States, Japan and South Korea see the launch as the test of a long-range missile designed to carry a warhead to U.S. territory and say it would violate U.N. resolutions.
North Korea has said the launch would take place between April 4-8 from the hours of 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. EDT. It has tested the rocket known as the Taepodong-2 only once before, in 2006, when it exploded less than a minute into flight.
Impoverished North Korea, which for years has used military threats to wring concessions from regional powers, has said it is putting a satellite into orbit as part of a peaceful space program and threatened war if the rocket was intercepted.
"We thought the launch was likely today, but weather conditions at the rocket base may not have been favorable," South Korea's Yonhap news agency quoted a presidential Blue House official as saying. A separate government source told Yonhap that the North's preparations appeared to be insufficient.
South Korea's meteorological agency said the general area around the North Korean missile base was under mostly cloudy skies with occasionally strong winds. A slightly clearer day is forecast for Sunday and Monday, with less wind.
Experts have said clear visibility would help North Korea, with limited radar capabilities, monitor the flight.
It also needs good weather to shoot footage that analysts said would be played on state TV if the launch worked.
Analysts said a successful launch would help leader Kim Jong-il, 67, shore up support after a suspected stroke in August raised questions about his grip on power.
The North's KCNA news agency earlier said preparations were complete, adding: "The satellite will be launched soon."
OBAMA PLEDGES ACTION
U.S. President Barack Obama said.
Japan earlier withdrew an announcement that North Korea had appeared to have launched the rocket. The prime minister's office said its announcement had been a mistake.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Takeo Kawamura told reporters it appeared unlikely the rocket launch would occur Saturday.
With an estimated range of 6,700 km (4,200 miles), the rocket being prepared is supposed to fly over Japan, dropping boosters to its west and east on a path that runs southwest of Hawaii.
Japan has sent missile-intercepting ships along the rocket's flight path and said it could shoot down any debris such as falling booster stages that threaten to strike its territory.
Japan, the United States and South Korea said they have no plans to shoot down the rocket unless it threatens their land.
AFTER THE DUST SETTLES
Financial markets in South Korea, accustomed to the North's military taunts over the years, have shrugged off the impending launch. The last test led to a temporary fall in the Japanese yen, a drop in Seoul shares and small increase in gold prices.
A U.S. envoy suggested the launch may be a foregone conclusion and said he hoped to bring the North back to talks on ending its nuclear programs.
program, he said Washington was ready for direct contact with Pyongyang at any time.
The United States views the planned rocket launch as a violation of a U.N. Security Council resolution passed in 2006 after Pyongyang's nuclear and other missile tests.
That resolution, number 1718, demands North Korea "suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile program."
U.N. Security Council diplomats told Reuters on condition of anonymity that no country was considering imposing new sanctions but the starting point could be discussing a resolution for the tougher enforcement of earlier ones.
Both Russia and China, the latter the nearest the reclusive North has to a major ally, have made clear they would block new sanctions by the Council, where they have veto power.
(Additional reporting Linda Sieg and Rodney Joyce in Tokyo and Kim Yeon-hee in Seoul; Editing by Dean Yates)
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TransCanada Corp (TRP.TO) received a state license in December to build a $26 billion pipeline from Alaska to a pipeline hub in Alberta. North Slope Gas producers BP Plc (BP.L) and ConocoPhillips (COP.N) have also proposed an Alaskan gas line project, however.
Either project would be eligible for the Senate measure, which also clarifies that the federal government will step in and repay loans for up to 80 percent of the cost of the total project if the pipeline's owners default on the financing.
"Hopefully these changes will speed the pace of efforts to get a gas line built and offset the financial challenges caused by lower natural gas prices and tighter financial markets," Murkowski said in a statement.
Since the 1970s government officials and industry groups have sought to construct a pipeline that would be used to ship the North Slope's known natural gas reserves of 35 trillion cubic feet.
If approved, the pipeline measure will be folded into a larger energy package that tackles a variety of issues including establishing a renewable electricity standard and increasing appliance efficiency standards. The Senate panel is set to vote on the entire energy bill as early as Tuesday. (Reporting by Ayesha Rascoe; editing by Jim Marshall)
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Keystone activists to protest oil, Congress ties
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A coalition of environmental groups plans to stage a rally against "Big Oil's corruption" on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, hours before President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address to Congress.
Days after the White House handed them a victory by halting the Canada-to-Texas Keystone XL oil pipeline, environmental activists are stepping up attacks on U.S. lawmakers seen as too close to oil and gas companies.
A coalition of green groups promises hundreds of protesters
dressed as referees who will "blow the whistle" on lawmakers who have received campaign contributions from oil companies. The coalition did not give names or party affiliation of the lawmakers they would target.
The rally is organized by groups including 350.org, which staged large protests against the Keystone pipeline, including one that encircled the White House late last year to protest the project that would sharply boost oil production from Canada's energy-intensive tar sands.
The Obama administration last week rejected TransCanada's pipeline after Congress inserted language in tax legislation requiring a decision on the project by the end of February. Obama had previously delayed making a decision until after the November 2012 elections.
Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, said the groups hope to keep environmental issues at the forefront of national conversations leading up to the elections.
"Look, I'm a Patriots fan, but if Bill Belichick was caught paying off the refs for the Super Bowl I'd be outraged and so would everyone else," McKibben said, referring to the head coach of the National Football League team. The New England Patriots will play the New York Giants in the league championship next month.
"So why, really, is it okay that congressmen take huge sums from companies and then vote on their interests?" he said in an email.
Environmentalists oppose the Keystone project because of the high greenhouse gas emissions from processing Alberta's tar sands and because the pipeline could threaten a Nebraska aquifer that is a major source of drinking water.
Environmental groups threatened to sit out the election if Obama approved the pipeline, adding to pressure on the Democratic president who faces a tough election in a struggling economy.
Republicans, who say the project would create jobs, see Keystone as a major election issue and have vowed to take further legislative steps to force approval of the project. The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee will discuss Keystone in a hearing on Wednesday.
Obama's re-election campaign released its first ad of 2012, challenging criticism of his energy record.
Jamie Henn, communications director for 350.org, said Keystone galvanized environmental activists. The groups, which also include the National Resources Defense Council, Greenpeace and others, believe they can draw attention to other environmental issues during the campaign.
Protesting oil industry influence on Congress taps into election issues such as Occupy Wall Street protest movement's anger at perceived special treatment of corporations, concern about government subsidies and other spending, and controversy over "Super PACs" spending large amounts of money on electoral campaigns, Henn said.
"We've got some reports that people are buying referee outfits in districts too ... so I wouldn't be surprised to see some penalty flags get thrown at some members of Congress' offices," Henn said.
(Reporting By Emily Stephenson; editing by Mohammad Zargham)
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For Romney, another day, another donor event
1 of 6. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney takes the stage at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada September 21, 2012.
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1. He should declare AIPAC to be registered as a ‘foreign agent’ under existing legislation and severely restrict its operations in Washington DC
2. He should procure for Mitt Romney a one way airline ticket to Israel with the compliments of the White House
3. He should declare Binyam Netanyahu a person non grata until such time as he has adequately compensated the families of all nine passengers murdered on the Mavi Marmara by Israeli commandos.
4. He should discontinue all US aid and all bilateral trade until such time as Israel has repatriated all illegal settlers from the West Bank
5. He should postpone any further arms deals until Israel has submitted it’s undeclared nuclear arsenal to inspection by the IAEA.
We know where Romney stands on gambling and the mafia when he has Sheldon Adelson in the front row and is always shaking hands with his criminal buddy.
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CANADA STOCKS-Commodities, profit hopes push TSX to 2-week high
* TSX ends up 60.14 points, or 0.49 percent, at 12,213.24 * Touches highest level since Nov. 12 * Eight of 10 sectors on benchmark index rise By Claire Sibonney TORONTO, Nov 23 the country's six big banks to report profit gains in the area of 10 percent year-over-year. Among the top advancers on Friday, Toronto-Dominion Bank rose 0.5 percent to C$81.40, and Bank of Montreal. Talisman Energy climbed 3.8 percent to C$11.68, Barrick Gold gained 1.3 percent to C$35.19, and Canadian Natural Resources advanced 1.1 percent to C$27.94. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index ended up 60.14 points, or 0.49 percent, at 12,213.24. Eight of its 10 main sectors were up. Earlier, the index touched 12,229.77, its highest level since Nov. the International Monetary Fund had relaxed its debt-cutting target for the country, suggesting lenders were closer to a deal for a vital aid tranche to be paid. But other sources involved in the talks cautioned the funding gap was far bigger than Greece 191 million shares changed hands," said Sal Masionis, stockbroker at Brant Securities. "Monday will be getting back to reality." On the downside, Research In Motion.
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UPDATE 1-Bahrain's Investcorp sells CCC Information Services
* Investcorp sells CCC Information Services to Leonard Green
* Sale creates $550 mln proceeds for Investcorp (Adds detail, background)
DUBAI Jan 15 (Reuters) - Investcorp, one of the Middle East's largest private equity houses, has sold CCC Information Services to U.S. (Reporting by David French; Editing by Mark Potter)
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