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1996 Final Peace Agreement Philippines
In 2003, THE ARMM Ministry of Trade and Industry has asked the regional legislator to expedite the adoption of the Regional Authority of the Economic Zone (REZA) Act to encourage local and foreign investment through tax incentives and income leave.1 On 15 August 2003, the regional assembly passed the RIZA Act, in accordance with the 1996 agreement. The RIZA Act provides the legal mechanism for the creation, operation, management and coordination of special economic zones within the region2. This has also paved the way for the formulation of strategies for various socio-economic development programmes, including the local tax code, and preferential rights for the exploration, development and use of natural resources in the autonomous territory. The failure to mention one of the specific views of the 1996 agreement in the report to the third, responsible for monitoring the implementation of the agreement, suggests that no appointments have been made. The attention paid to the latest election results suggests that the government has not made an appointment to which it could be referred in its report, which is tantamount to trying to share something instead of nothing. The MNLF report to the OIC explicitly states that no appointments have been made on the basis of the regional government`s recommendations under the 1996 agreement.1 A 2006 OIC Secretary-General`s report examines the discussion points you have given by MNLF and grAmC on the implementation status of important provisions , but the ICO does not make its own independent judgments on the basis of the review proceedings. From 1996 to 2005, there was no evidence of an annual or periodic review of implementation by the OIC or its working group, the OIC Peace Committee for the southern Philippines. Eleven years after the agreement, the OIC reported on each party`s competing demands. Nearly 20 years later, the Tripoli agreement remained the framework for the final consensus between the Philippine government and the MNLF, itself promoted by the Islamic States. Both sides had overcome the contradictions resulting from a long war and mistrust resulting from the non-implementation of previous agreements. Not only had the negotiators tackled these difficulties, but they also seemed to have become friends during the four years of discussions – indicating the hope that this time peace was close.
On 2 September 1996, at the signing of the agreement, President Fidel Ramos said: "This peace agreement is fully in line with our aspirations for peace and development for all, especially the millions of poor and destitute masses in our southern regions." MNLF President Nur Misuari was also optimistic, although a little more cautious: "We need to warn people not to expect too much, but that`s not an excuse for not maximizing our efforts either." Like all peace processes, the government-MNLF process has been misunderstood in its design and implementation.
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Governor Kitzhaber Nominates Patrick Allen to Direct DCBS
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber's nominee to direct the state's Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) has something to ask of credit union leadership.
"I need absolutely to learn more," Patrick Allen said when asked what he will need from credit unions if confirmed by the Oregon Senate.
The willingness of an agency director to listen may surprise some. Allen, after all, has an economics degree from Oregon State University, spent 10 years in the banking industry and is already very familiar with the DCBS, having been part of the agency since 2003. He humbly points out, however, that he has been responsible for construction regulation during most of that time.
"My early history was in banking," he said, "but really having credit union partners who can take time to help me understand and partner with would be good."
Allen is aware of a concern some credit union management has that regulation takes a "one-size-fits-all approach" to the financial services industry.
That approach "doesn't make sense for credit unions or for state-chartered banks versus big national banks," Allen noted. "The issue really needs to be the behavior we want more of—or less of."
Allen believes regulation can be designed to suit a specific industry, and that it can even be further individualized to meet the needs of different segments of those industries.
"I think, fortunately, we've got regulatory professionals who can assess the climate and tailor the needs to fit the industry," Allen said.
The DCBS is Oregon's largest regulatory agency with oversight of workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, insurance, building codes and financial services. The agency's mission is "to protect and serve Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate in the state."
If confirmed, Allen plans no wholesale changes. Having a front row seat at the agency for the past eight years, he feels it is well run, but added, "We need to have a hard focus on how to do what we do more efficiently."
Governor Kitzhaber announced Allen's selection Dec. 7.
"Patrick brings a wealth of experience and a demonstrated track record of leadership in both the public and private sectors to this important position," said Governor Kitzhaber. "His skills will help advance key initiatives involving Oregon consumers, workers and businesses."
Allen responded to that praise saying he is "truly honored to have the governor's confidence to take on the challenge."
As for credit unions, he noted they are "a huge part of the financial services consumers depend on. It's an industry under pressure in this economy, but fundamentally it's a stable and sound industry in Oregon," Allen said.
"Our role is to be a transparent and thoughtful and careful regulator of the industry as we move forward and to take into account the impact of what we do," Allen said.
Allen said his priorities will be transparency and predictability to better serve the consumers the agency protects and the businesses it regulates.
Questions or Concerns? Contact Matt Halvorson, Anthem Editor: mhalvorson@nwcua.org.
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Photography can be directed at many subjects; family, friends, events, travel, outdoors, and much more. Here we'll take a look at two widely different views of photography. Our first photographer, Gordon Parks, was orphaned at 14 and after many difficult directions began his career as a photographer dedicated to portraying people. His 1943 photographic study of the lives of the people of Harlem, New York began his photography career. Mr. Parks later went on to work of Life magazine and the film industry. One of the movies he created was "Shaft� in 1971.
To give you a feel for his work here are two of Mr. Parks early Harlem photos.
Our second photographer has often concentrated in an entirely different realm of photography, the photography of large places and their historical context. His name is Thomas Struth and he is from Germany. Mr. Struth started out as a painter which may account for an interest he has in large museum spaces and family portraits, while his interest in grand places and spaces has caught the attention of photography enthusiasts the world over.
Here are a few of Mr. Struth's photos. As you can see they concentrate on entirely different subjects and point out our human experiences in an entirely different way than Mr. Parks.
As you see above two people have taken entirely different approaches to photography that stem from their early lives and interests. If we stop to think about it we could also have our own unique life view that we could display with our photography.


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Australian Citizenship Changes 2017
Australian Citizenship changes 2017- In the wake of the Australian Government's recent paper "Strengthening the Test for Australian Citizenship," Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Peter Dutton, stated that it is their prerogative to amend the requirements to become an Australian citizen.
The stricter Australian citizenship provisions are intended to include:
1. Residency Requirement:
Increasing the general residence requirement, which means an applicant for Australian citizenship will need to demonstrate a minimum of four years permanent residence in Australia immediately prior to their application for citizenship, with a maximum of 12 months outside of Australia during this time period.
This represents a change from the current requirement which allows time spent in Australia as a temporary resident towards a four year qualifying period and only requires a minimum of 12 months spent as a permanent resident immediately prior to applying.
2. English Language Testing:
Introducing an English language test, which means applicants will need to demonstrate competent English language listening, speaking, reading and writing skills before being able to sit the citizenship test.
3. Australian Values Statement:
Strengthening the Australian Values Statement in application forms for visas and citizenship to include reference to allegiance to Australia and require applicants to make an undertaking to integrate into and contribute to the Australian community.
4. Citizenship Test:
Strengthening the test for Australian citizenship through the addition of new test questions about Australian values, and the privileges and responsibilities of Australian citizenship.
5. Integration:
Introducing a requirement for applicants to demonstrate their integration into the Australian community. Applicants will need to demonstrate their integration into the Australian community by providing, for example, documentation to the effect that people who can work are working, or are actively looking for work or seeking to educate themselves; that people are contributing to the community by being actively involved in community or voluntary organisations; that people are properly paying their taxes and ensuring their children are being educated. Applicants' criminal records and adherence to social security laws are also relevant.
6. Pledge of Commitment:
Strengthening the Pledge of commitment in the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 to refer to allegiance to Australia; and extending the requirement for individuals aged 16 years and over to make the Pledge of commitment to all streams of citizenship by application, including citizenship by descent, adoption and resumption.
It is noted that the legislation to introduce stricter Australian citizenship provisions has not yet come into effect. The Federal Government has announced that legislation will be put before Parliament towards the end of 2017.
It is also noted that the four-year Australian permanent residency requirement is already in effect and should be met prior to lodging an Australian citizenship application.
The legislation changes mentioned above may also apply retroactively to Australian citizenship applications lodged after 20 April 2017.
Reference: "Strengthening the Test for Australian Citizenship," Australian Government, April 2017 https://www.border.gov.au/ReportsandPublications/Documents/discussion-papers/citizenship-paper.pdf


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Jazz Duets With The Greats
Here's a great concept, especially for guitar lovers. Guitarist Royce Campbell loads up his ten track instrumental jazz offering with duets with some of the most influential guitarists out there. Six By Six features Campbell trading lines with Pat Martino, Bucky Pizzarelli, John Abercrombie, Larry Coryell, and up and comer Dave Stryker. The LA Daily News and numerous other newspapers have called it the "jazz guitar CD of the year" - and with good reason. The opening track "Happy Blues" (with Coryell) kicks off the proceedings in a high energy fashion, while "Milestones" (with Martino) uses a model style harmony to allow for a rousing showcase of single line talent, as Martino and Campbell 'trade fours'. Another highlight is the samba style chosen for the Stryker/Campbell duet on the standard "Softly As In a Morning Sunrise". Three Campbell originals, and great track notes in the package only add to the enjoyment of this historical release.
Born in Indiana, Royce took up guitar in 1961 at the age of nine, and started playing professional gigs eight years later. He spent the seventies performing and touring with Henry Mancini and Marvin Gaye, which led to his first album "Solo Guitar", in 1983. Then a prolific recording period began in 1987, as Royce put out seven albums on various labels between 1987 and 1994 - among them, "Project G-5, A Tribute To Wes Montgomery" (1992) and the Japanese release of "Six By Six" in 1994. The late nineties and beyond meant the release of several more albums, including "Project G-5, A Tribute to Joe Pass" and "Make Me Rainbows". In 2000, Royce joined the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, and in 2001 played with the legendary Quincy Jones.
Campbell was featured on the cover of the two main jazz guitar magazines String Jazz and Just Jazz Guitar. He was also featured in profiles in Jazz Times, Down Beat, Guitar Player Magazine, 21st Century Guitar, Japan's Swing Journal and Germany's Akustik Gitarre. It is apparent that more and more people are becoming aware of Campbell's talents as a world class jazz guitar master.
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"I was introduced to a physical therapist who suggested I try Pilates for three months before making the decision to go under the knife," Tillis said. "In those three months, I began feeling better and within six months was pain free."
She vowed to pay it forward one day, and she's made good on that commitment: Since 2014, she's been learning and teaching Pilates to others. She's now a comprehensively trained classical teacher and currently in the advanced teacher mentorship program with Pilates elder Lolita San Miguel, who was certified by Joseph Pilates. Tillis' studio, P2 Platinum Pilates, is the only studio in Birmingham with Gratz Pilates equipment.
"While we are a 'classical' Pilates studio, we teach as Joe once did," she said. "We look at the body in front of us and teach what they need, not necessarily the original classical order each session."
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J.Stephen Brantley has appeared Off-Broadway in The Directors Co production of Murder In The First at 59E59, Ensemble Studio Theatre's Mope, and Theatre 167's Pirira. His regional credits include The Legend Of Georgia McBride at Ensemble Theatre Company Santa Barbara, Of Mice And Men at Bay Street and North Coast Rep, The Night Alive at Guild Hall, Slap & Tickle at Provincetown Theater, and Romeo And Juliet with it's zombie sequel R & J & Z at Stonington Opera House. Brantley has also worked with Big Dance, CapsLock, Cucaracha, Hard Sparks, Horse Trade, Jewish Plays Project, and Neo-Political Cowgirls, and at venues including HERE, Queens Theatre, LaMaMa, Metropolitan Playhouse, The New Ohio, P.S.122, and Soho Rep. Film and television credits include 'Gotham' (FOX) 'The Blacklist' (NBC), 'Single Parents' (ABC), 'Animal Kingdom' (TNT), 'Happy!' (Syfy) 'Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter' (Adult Swim), 'Difficult People' (Hulu) and Eliza Hittman's indie feature 'Beach Rats'.
Brantley is also a playwright whose work has been produced across the U.S. and in Canada and Ireland. As a member of Theatre 167, he co-wrote and performed in Jackson Heights 3am and I Like To Be Here: Jackson Heights Revisited, Or, This Is A Mango. Brantley is a graduate of NYU's Experimental Theatre Wing, an eight-time NYIT nominee, and a member of the Indie Theatre Hall Of Fame. He was awarded the Micheál MacLiammóir Award for Best Actor at the 2013 International
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J.Stephen is represented by Kylie MacKenzie at Artistic Talent and managed by Encompass Arts.
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4. Melt the white chocolate in a bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water and drizzle over the chocolate crisp, using a spoon or piping bag.
5. Sprinkle over the hazelnuts, then chill in the refrigerator until set, around 2 hours.
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RIAA drops the dead eDonkey
Out-Law News | 14 Sep 2006 | 4:06 pm | 2 min. read
eDonkey is off to the knackers' yard , after a New York court ruled that the peer-to-peer (P2P) site enabled users to swap copyright material illegally. eDonkey's owner, New York-based MetaMachine, is ponying up $30m to settle a copyright suit brought by six record companies. MetaMachine has another P2P network, called Overnet, which the NY court also deems illegal.
By Drew Cullen for The Register.
This story has been reproduced with permission.
Metamachine's bosses, Sam Yagan and Jed McCaleb, have been told to stop users from file-swapping through eDonkey 2000 network. And there are still plenty of users around. According to this interesting walk through eDonkey's history, it is "generally accepted that eDonkey2000 has well over four million users at any given time".
Rubbing salt into its own wound, MetaMachine has also turned over eDonkey's front page to RIAA copywriters, who have penned the following.
The eDonkey2000 Network is no longer available.
If you steal music or movies, you are breaking the law. Courts around the world -- including the United States Supreme Court -- have ruled that businesses and individuals can be prosecuted for illegal downloading. You are not anonymous when you illegally download copyrighted material. Your IP address is ********* and has been logged. Respect the music, download legally.
Charming. Actually, you are anonymous when you download material – until the RIAA subpoenas your ISP, at any rate. So the lesson for determined freeloaders is to indulge in a little IP theft of your own – by tagging your IP address to someone else. For instance, offer PC lessons to an elderly neighbour, preferably very old and very deaf in return for some internet time. Plausible deniability, see?
Freeloaders, to boot
Today's ruling is a major victory for the record labels. Their mouthpiece, the RIAA, has in effect closed or castrated all the major file-sharing networks - with the exceptions of LimeWire and The Pirate Bay. Napster and Kazaa, the most successful "illegals", paid off the RIAA and are now unsuccessful legals. Grokster and WinMX are dead and buried, while BitTorrent made friends with the MPAA, before the MPAA made enemies with BitTorrent.
The developers behind LimeWire, an open source project, will have their day in court soon enough. Last month, the RIAA filed suit against this P2P operator and today RIAA CEO Mitch Bainwol namechecked its newest adversary in a eDonkey victory press statement: "Our settlement with eDonkey will make operations such as LimeWire that continue to break the law and profit off the back of stolen copyrighted content all the more conspicuous."
The record labels accuse Mark Gorton and Greg Bildson of LimeWire LLC of exerting "substantial influence" over the software project and of various copyright infringements. At first sight, the charge of "substantial influence" seems eccentric, but this is designed to get at the personal assets of people supposedly protected by corporate limited liability. So far as copyright infringements are concerned, the precedents look poor for the LimeWire fellas.
Of course, people will continue to swap music, games and films through unofficial channels, whatever happens to the P2P operators There is simply too much P2P software out there, and too many people willing to lend their servers to the DarkNet, for this to be stamped out. However, the RIAA and the MPAA will consider that they have won if they turn freeloading from an entertainment for the masses into an esoteric art of the furtive techie.
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Apple finally launches its "Self Service Repair" which lets customers repair select iPhones at home by purchasing required parts & tools
Apr 27, 2022, 11:45 PM UTC
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Apple announced "Self Service Repair" in 2021, and it is now available. Customers in the United States can now order the parts, tools, and manuals they need to repair their iPhones, including the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone SE (3rd generation) models. The "Self Service Repair" program is only available in the United States for now and will be coming to Europe later this year and will expand to more countries in the future.
Apple offers more than 200 individual parts and tools such as display, battery and camera. According to Apple's press statement, the program will also include manuals, parts, and tools for performing repairs on Mac computers that use Apple silicon and will be available later this year.
However, customers can purchase display, battery, and camera modules to fix their iPhones at home by visiting support.apple.com/self-service-repair for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models, as well as the iPhone SE (3rd generation). Customers can then order the necessary parts and tools from the Apple Self Service Repair Store.
"Every genuine Apple part is designed and engineered for each product and goes through extensive testing to ensure the highest quality, safety, and reliability. The parts are the same ones — at the same price — as those available to Apple's network of authorized repair providers. For certain repairs, customers will receive a credit when returning a replaced part for recycling," Apple stated in the press release.
"The Apple tools available to customers in the Self Service Repair Store are the same as those used by Apple's repair network. They are custom-designed to help provide the best repairs for Apple products and are engineered to withstand the rigors of high-volume, professional repair operations where safety and reliability are the utmost priority. The high-quality tools offered through Self Service Repair include torque drivers, repair trays, display and battery presses, and more," the company added.
Customers who do not wish to buy tools for a single repair will be able to rent them for $49, allowing them access to professional repair tools. Customers will receive free shipping on the weeklong rental kits.
"Self Service Repair is part of Apple's efforts to further expand access to repairs. For the vast majority of customers who do not have experience repairing electronic devices, visiting a professional repair provider with certified technicians who use genuine Apple parts is the safest and most reliable way to get a repair."
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not to bad I guess, go to the beginners section now, its at the top of the pivot page.
Now, just remember these aspects, and continue making more animations. You'll get better as you animate more, and you'll move on to more difficult and fun things, like effects. If you have trouble with something, check some great tutorials made by members of the forum, or go to www.darkdemon.org for other great tutorials. And remember, never be discouraged! You'll probably see that there are some douchebags who put down animators who are worse then they are, just because they can. Ignore these people, but if they become more and more abusive, report them and don't respond. Responding to them is the last thing you want to do. A way to avoid these people is to go to the beginner's section, where animators at your level congregate to post their animations in a friendly environment. Link here: http://www.stickpageportal.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35330 Have fun animating!
he's one of these people that's never heard of easing and thinks that to make an animation you just move a stick a bit.
No, really. CAN'T NOOBS ****ING POST IN THE BEGINNERS SECTION??? WHYYYY CAN'T THEY??? GRAAAAAAAAAA!!!
That section is here for a reason, ya know.


The Kuwait Resort Hilton is close to the Kuwait International Airport and the Al Kout Mall. A free shuttle bus is available to take guests to and from the airport, and parking is available on site free of charge. Guests will enjoy the many great leisure activities the hotel has to offer like the two swimming pools, a well equipped health club, tennis courts, bike rentals, the spa, a mile of private beach area and a playground for kids. The hotel is a smoke free hotel with designated smoking areas located around the hotel. Wi-Fi Internet is accessible throughout the hotel and each of the guest's rooms. The hotel rooms are decorated in a modern style and some of the rooms have sea views. Each room has amenities like a TV with cable channels, a work desk with a lamp, a mini bar, a fridge and a private bathroom with marble floors, bathrobes, bidet, bath, toilet and toiletries. There are plenty of places to dine within the Kuwait Resort Hilton like the Teatro restaurant that serves Thai, seafood, sushi and grilled meats. The Pizza Express serves Italian cuisine, and the Yin Yang serves Thai dishes. Guests can relax next to the pool with friends and family by the poolside bar. For any business needs there are 11 meeting rooms that can hold 5 to 1250 guests.


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Africa in New World Order
Continent's influence as a single market has ramifications for how we will shape our role
YOU'VE probably heard the notion of the coming African Century, as a new wave of foreign investment and international interest descend on the continent to get into position in anticipation of future growth.
As The Economist reports, competition among foreign companies and governments to strengthen ties with Africa presents historic opportunities.
What is different about the rush of optimism for Africa in this New World Order, compared to the similarly high expectations which followed independence or the end of the Cold War, is the continent's newfound potential for greater intercontinental collaboration, its commitment to market liberalisation and its embrace of Fourth Industrial Revolution-inspired technological innovation.
Africa hosts extraordinary market power. We have 20% of the planet's landmass, vast natural resource wealth, and a population growing at a rate which should be larger than China within 10 years, but demographically primed for production.
According to International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts, sub-Saharan Africa's contribution to the increase in the global labour force will exceed that from the rest of the world combined by 2030.
The embrace of 4IR-inspired digital production technologies has enabled the breakout of manufacturing to take shape. These enable us to serve as innovators and exporters of world-beating technologies.
There are risks and challenges to overcome. The continent is economically fractured into 16 trade zones due to geographic challenges, hosting an enduring lack of policy co-ordination.
Global conditions, such as migration patterns, are provoking a nationalist backlash in Europe and unfortunate incidents of xenophobia in South Africa. Conflict and competition between the US and China threatens to depress global demand, while instability in the Middle East has knock-on effects in crisis-prone areas of Africa.
But there are far more encouraging trends that appear to indicate that we are on the cusp of unlocking a new period of prosperity.
A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group highlights that between 2006 and 2007 as well as 2015 and 2016, the amount of capital African firms invested in Africa increased from $3.7 billion to $10bn.
Intraregional M&A deals jumped from 238 to 418; the average annual intra-African exports increased from $41bn to $65bn; and the average number of African tourists travelling within Africa rose from 19 million to 30 million – almost half of all tourists on the continent.
Now, consider the massive potential for growth if Africa is able to implement the recently forged African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), signed by 49 countries. Intra-regional trade encapsulates roughly 17% of exports as compared to well above 50% to 60% in Europe and Asia.
But according to the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Africa's intra-regional trade is to increase by between $50bn and $70bn by 2040 solely due to the removal of tariffs proposed under AfCFTA.
The increasing economic influence of Africa as a single market has important ramifications for how we shape and determine our role in the international system; the responsibilities of global leadership we are able to assume alongside allies and partners.
Our continent's leaders are rising to the challenges presented by the New World Order and are articulating alternative narratives on pressing global issues including international trade, and addressing challenges such as climate change and inequality.
It is critical that the philanthropic community, follow suit. Our philanthropic efforts are becoming more effective as they become more homegrown. Africa is self-addressing the critical challenges, investing in financial inclusion, renewable energy and intercontinental security, as examples.
I'm proud of the role of my foundation in working alongside private and public sector partners to spearhead conservation and anti-poaching initiatives to preserve our rich heritage and biodiversity.
Poaching is a major security issue, financing terrorism, human and drug trafficking and the arming of militias. Left unaddressed, the wider stability and economic growth of the continent is at risk.
There is work to be done amid the shifting geopolitical and commercial environment. Africans must continue to explore supporting the continent's economic empowerment, pursuing greater market liberalisation through greater intra-African collaboration, and further fuel a culture of 4IR technological innovation-driven industrialisation.
We must together develop a deeper understanding of our newfound role in decision-making in this New World Order. Only then will Africans write for themselves one of the great economic success stories of the 21st century.
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Fernery light well in Fitzroy. This project is definitely a one off. It's in Melbourne's inner north, Fitzroy and almost by definition has to be a narrow single front house. The light well is open to the sky and allows light to stream in to the ground floor, it is also visible from every angle of the ground floor living space.
Our client wanted a lush garden. We tiled the boundary wall in 'Marrakesh' with mirrors to reflect the plant foliage. Then it was matter of cold tolerant ferns to fill the space. The low table was custom made by madebylui.com and will hold candles to add some twilight to the space.


We'll start out with the most important "update," I become more obsessed with my dog with each passing day. Jameson is growing up, and my dog mom wardrobe is growing with him.
Speaking of my favorite guys, my brother, John, is stationed at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, which means I basically have a weekend roommate, and it's awesome. He drives up almost every weekend, and sometimes gets to hang out with my friends more than I do.
Although I didn't travel as much as I would have liked to this year, I got in some great trips, and Jameson joined me on most of my adventures! I got to go home for the first time in quite a while in March, and I have had some dear friends come out to visit me. I got to go to Austin for the first time with my best friend who lives in Chicago, and I spent essentially every weekend at the beach this summer. I also got to go to Asheville in the autumn to see two of my dear friends get married, and I went to Nashville for work.
Speaking of work, I switched jobs in August, and I'm now working in the healthcare industry. I get to do more of what I love, and I'm truly enjoying this part of my career journey!
Onto boys, of course. After getting dumped two days before starting my new job, I had a lot of change in every department of my life, but the breakup was definitely for the best. And it was certainly to the delight of many of my friends and family. I've been dating, but few have truly sparked my interest. Frankly, I'm excited for Jameson to be my New Year's kiss this year.
If this year has taught me anything, it's that I have the most incredible, supportive group of friends in the world. There's been a lot of change, and stress surrounding that change, that's happened this year, but they have been there for me through it all – even when I haven't been able to be the most present friend in the world.
I'll be hosting Christmas at my home again this year, and I'm really looking forward to it. John, Mama, Jameson and I will be enjoying my cozy condo while watching White Christmas and drinking copious amounts of wine.
I plan to spend the next week reflecting further on the year and figuring out my goals for next. I have some pretty lofty ideas in mind, but I think 2019 will be the year to face them head-on.


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Reading With Patrick
A Teacher, A Student, and A Life-changing Friendship
Kuo, Michelle
Michelle Kuo arrived in the rural town of Helena, Arkansas, as a Teach for America volunteer in 2004, bursting with optimism and drive. But she soon encountered the jarring realities of life in one of the poorest counties in America. In this unforgettable memoir, Michelle shares the story of her complicated but rewarding mentorship of one student, Patrick Browning, and his remarkable literary and political awakening. Fifteen and in the eighth grade, Patrick begins to thrive under Michelle's exacting attention. However, after two years of teaching, Michelle leaves Arkansas to attend law school. When, on graduating, she learns that Patrick has been jailed for murder, Michelle returns to Helena and resumes Patrick's education as he sits in jail awaiting trial. For the next seven months they pore over classic novels, poems, and history, and Patrick is galvanized by the works of Frederick Douglass, James Baldwin, Marilynne Robinson, W. S. Merwin, and many others. Reading with Patrick is an inspirational story of friendship, a coming-of-age story for both a young teacher and student, a resonant meditation on race and justice, and a love letter to literature and its power to bind us together.
Publisher: New York :, Random House,, 2017
Branch Call Number: 371.826927 Kuo
Characteristics: xxi, 296 pages ;,22 cm
Read more reviews of Reading With Patrick at iDreamBooks.com
Liber_vermis Jun 04, 2019
A first-person revelation of race, poverty, and injustice in the contemporary American Deep South. This is not an "everyone lives happily ever after" memoir.
christamarie713 Jan 17, 2019
Wow. Kou has a way of discussing racial issues and wondering in a way of truth coupled with compassion without ignoring the deeper issues. I love her honesty about her ignorance and her own predjuduces. She writes beautifully and has such intelligence. I need to check it out again simply to reread her reference section.
annagraceiaboni Nov 03, 2018
If you are a teacher, social worker, mentor...anyone interested in helping shape and change an individuals life this book is for you. Amazing story and very inspiring.
leahi Mar 16, 2018
Fabulous book...had me hooked from the beginning. A study in racial inequality, literature, mores, incarceration. Well written, no rush to push the text through. A story, as well as Patrick, treated with reverence. Highly recommend.
becker Jan 25, 2018
This book ticked a lot of the boxes that make an enjoyable book for me. It is about the combined power of human connection and education and the impact that can make on individuals and ultimately on society. I was inspired by Michelle Kuo's approach to teaching and loved to watch Patrick find meaning in some of the texts they studied. This a quick and easy read that leaves you feeling hopeful.
Manateestarz Aug 16, 2017
Every teacher would like to have an attentive, bright student like Patrick. But, his situation presents us with some moral questions.
These questions are touched upon too briefly by the author, but Teach for America alum , Michelle K. still writes about her relationship with former student Patrick and her experiences teaching kids at a school for at risk youth in the Mississippi Delta with humor, compassion, and a compelling sincerity.
She takes the reader into the world she encounters and makes us understand what about James Baldwin's work and the work of other African-American writers inspired her to make a difference by enrolling in Teach for America in Helena, Arkansas . She writes about the people she encounters in the Delta without condescension and great understanding.
Michelle Kuo also writes compellingly of her inner struggles, her differences with her parents and her search for meaning in her own career. She makes us care about her neighbors and friends in the Delta and about her own life.
This is a very good book.
"It was through reading [American novelist, playwright, and activist James] Baldwin with Patrick that something clicked in me. This was why I loved Baldwin: He talked openly about the struggle to feel warmth toward oneself. He'd written that questions of race operated 'to hide the graver question of the self'. It wasn't that he denied the existence of racial inequality. But the harder task was to figure 'out who one was' because and in spite of it. ... I was learning, you can't try to fill someone up with stories about the people you think he ought to [emulate such as Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, or Barack Obama]. You first have to work with his sense of himself." (p. 246-7)
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Justia Regulation Tracker Department Of Defense Defense Acquisition Regulations System Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Application of Certain Clauses to Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2013-D035), 73472-73474 [2013-29156]
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Application of Certain Clauses to Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2013-D035), 73472-73474 [2013-29156]
Download as PDF 73472 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 235 / Friday, December 6, 2013 / Proposed Rules MSHA has received a subsequent request to further extend the comment period to allow time for NIOSH to finalize the studies and to provide a period for review. In response to this request, MSHA is extending the comment period to June 2, 2014. Dated: December 4, 2013. Joseph A. Main, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2013–29306 Filed 12–4–13; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R03–OAR–2013–0650; FRL–9903–77– Region 3] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; State Boards Requirements Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland for the purpose of addressing the State Boards' requirements for all criteria pollutants of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. DATES: Comments must be received in writing by January 6, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number EPA– R03–OAR–2013–0650 by one of the following methods: A. www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. B. Email: fernandez.cristina@epa.gov. C. Mail: EPA–R03–OAR–2013–0650, Cristina Fernandez, Associate Director, emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:40 Dec 05, 2013 Jkt 232001 Office of Air Program Planning, Air Protection Division, Mailcode 3AP30, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. D. Hand Delivery: At the previously listed EPA Region III address. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–R03–OAR–2013– 0650. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change, and may be made available online at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov or email. The www.regulations.gov Web site is an ''anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email comment directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov, your email address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD–ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. Docket: All documents in the electronic docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or in hard copy during normal business hours at the Air Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Copies of the State submittal are available at the Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 705, Baltimore, Maryland 21230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth Knapp, (215) 814–2191, or by email at knapp.ruth@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For further information, please see the information provided in the direct final action, with the same title, that is located in the ''Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register publication. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. Dated: November 14, 2013. W.C. Early, Acting Regional Administrator, Region III. [FR Doc. 2013–28955 Filed 12–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Parts 211, 212, and 232 RIN 0750–AI13 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Application of Certain Clauses to Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2013– D035) Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to clarify the applicability of two clauses to acquisitions of commercial items. DATES: Comment Date: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before February 4, 2014, to be considered in the formation of a final rule. SUMMARY: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 2013–D035, using any of the following methods: • Regulations.gov: http:// www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by entering ''DFARS Case 2013–D035'' under the heading ''Enter keyword or ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\06DEP1.SGM 06DEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 235 / Friday, December 6, 2013 / Proposed Rules ID'' and selecting ''Search.'' Select the link ''Submit a Comment'' that corresponds with ''DFARS Case 2013– D035.'' Follow the instructions provided at the ''Submit a Comment'' screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ''DFARS Case 2013– D035'' on your attached document. • Email: dfars@mail.mil. Include DFARS Case 2013–D035 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 571–372–6094. • Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. Susan C. Williams, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS, Room 3B855, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3060. Comments received generally will be posted without change to http:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting (except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan C. Williams, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS, Room 3B855, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3060. Telephone 571–372–6092; facsimile 571–372–6101. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS I. Background DoD is proposing to revise DFARS part 212, Acquisition of Commercial Items, to clarify the applicability of DFARS 252.211–7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers, and DFARS 252.232–7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, to acquisitions of commercial items by adding them to the list at 212.301(f) and revising the clause prescriptions to require their inclusion in solicitations and contracts for acquisitions of commercial items using FAR part 12 procedures. DFARS 252.211–7008 is not listed for use in commercial acquisitions at 212.301(f); nor does the clause prescription at 211.274–6(c) address applicability to commercial item acquisitions. DFARS 252.211–7008 is prescribed for use in solicitations and contracts that include the clause at DFARS 252.211–7003, Item Identification and Valuation, and that also require the contractor to mark major end items (211.274–6(c)). DFARS 252.211–7003 is required to be included in solicitations and contracts for commercial items (see DFARS 212.301(f) and 211.274–6(a)(1)). VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:40 Dec 05, 2013 Jkt 232001 DFARS 252.232–7006 is prescribed for use when DFARS 252.232–7003 is used, unless the circumstances of 232.7003(b) or (c) apply (232.7004(b)). DFARS 252.232–7003 is required to be included in solicitations and contracts for commercial items except under limited circumstances provided in 232.7002(a)(see DFARS 212.301(f) and 232.7004(a)). II. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. III. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD does not expect this proposed rule to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because this rule merely provides explicit clarification of the applicability of DFARS 252.211–7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers, and DFARS 252.232–7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, to acquisitions of commercial items. Nevertheless, an initial regulatory flexibility analysis has been performed and is summarized as follows: DFARS part 212, Acquisition of Commercial Items, is being revised to clarify the applicability of DFARS 252.211–7008, Use of GovernmentAssigned Serial Numbers, and DFARS 252.232–7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, to acquisitions of commercial items by adding them to the list at 212.301(f) and revising the clause prescriptions to specifically include them in solicitations and contracts for acquisitions using FAR part 12 procedures. According to the Federal Procurement Data System, in Fiscal Year 2012, DoD made approximately 95,000 contract awards (not including modifications and orders) that exceeded the micropurchase threshold, using FAR part 12 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 73473 procedures, of which approximately 60,000 (63%) were awarded to about 35,000 unique small business entities. This rule is likely to have a slightly positive impact because the additional clarity will help contracting officers and small businesses to better understand DoD's requirements. This rule does not add any information collection requirements. The rule does not duplicate, overlap, or conflict with any other Federal rules. Also, no alternatives were identified that will accomplish the objectives of the rule. DoD invites comments from small business concerns and other interested parties on the expected impact of this rule on small entities. DoD will also consider comments from small entities concerning the existing regulations in subparts affected by this rule in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Interested parties must submit such comments separately and should cite 5 U.S.C. 610 (DFARS Case 2013–D35), in correspondence. IV. Paperwork Reduction Act The rule does not contain any information collection requirements that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 211, 212, and 232 Government procurement. Manuel Quinones, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Therefore, 48 CFR parts 211, 212, and 232 are proposed to be amended as follows: 1. The authority citation for parts 211, 212, and 232 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1. PART 211—DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS 2. In section 211.274–6, paragraph (c) introductory text is revised to read as follows: ■ 211.274–6 Contract clauses. * * * * * (c) Use the clause at 252.211–7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items, that– * * * * * E:\FR\FM\06DEP1.SGM 06DEP1 73474 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 235 / Friday, December 6, 2013 / Proposed Rules PART 212—ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS 3. Amend section 212.301 by— a. Redesignating— i. Paragraphs (f)(l) through (lxviii) as (f)(lii) through (lxx); ■ ii. Paragraphs (f)(xii) through (xlix) as (f)(xiii) through (l). ■ b. Adding new paragraphs (f)(xii) and (li). The additions read as follows: ■ ■ ■ 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial items. (f) * * * (xii) Use the clause at 252.211–7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers, as prescribed in 211.274–6(c). * * * * * (li) Use the clause at 252.232–7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, as prescribed in 232.7004(b). * * * * * PART 232—CONTRACT FINANCING 4. In section 232.7004, revise the section heading and paragraph (b) to read as follows: ■ 232.7004 Contract clauses. * * * * * (b) Use the clause at 252.232–7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items, when 252.232–7003 is used and neither 232.7003(b) nor (c) apply. See PGI 232.7004 for instructions on completing the clause. [FR Doc. 2013–29156 Filed 12–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Part 225 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS RIN 0750–AI11 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Domestically Nonavailable Articles—Elimination of DoD-Unique List (DFARS Case 2013– D020) Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:40 Dec 05, 2013 Jkt 232001 Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to remove the DoD-unique list of nonavailable articles because these items have been found to be either available domestically or are not used by DoD. DATES: Comment date: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before February 4, 2014, to be considered in the formation of a final rule. ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 2013–D020, using any of the following methods: Æ Regulations.gov: http:// www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by entering ''DFARS Case 2013–D020'' under the heading ''Enter keyword or ID'' and selecting ''Search.'' Select the link ''Submit a Comment'' that corresponds with ''DFARS Case 2013– D020.'' Follow the instructions provided at the ''Submit a Comment'' screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ''DFARS Case 2013– D020'' on your attached document. Æ Email: dfars@mail.mil. Include DFARS Case 2013–D020 in the subject line of the message. Æ Fax: 571–372–6094. Æ Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Lee Renna, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP/DARS, Room 3B855, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3060. Comments received generally will be posted without change to http:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting (except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lee Renna, Defense Acquisition Regulations System, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP/DARS, Room 3B855, 3060 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3060. Telephone 571–372–6095; facsimile 571–372–6101. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background DoD is proposing to revise the DFARS to remove section 225.104 in its entirety, because the articles currently listed no longer qualify as an exception to the Buy American statute (41 U.S.C. section 8302(a)), on the basis of their nonavailability. II. Discussion and Analysis DoD has determined that domestic aluminum-clad steel wire available in PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 the United States meets the two-part test used at FAR 25.101(a) to define a domestic end product, i.e., this item is known to be manufactured in the United States and the cost of the domestic components in this item exceed 50 percent of the sum total cost of the components of the product. In addition, the domestic sources that supply this item are capable of meeting 50 percent or more of the total U.S. Government and nongovernment demand, as required by FAR 25.103(1). Sperm oil is not used by DoD. Sperm oil is obtained from sperm whales, which are listed in 50 CFR section 17.11 as an endangered species; therefore, in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. sections 1531–1544), it is unlawful to engage in any activity that could bring harm to these animals. It is possible to obtain ''pre-Act'' sperm oil, i.e., sperm oil, including derivatives thereof, which was lawfully held within the United States on or before December 28, 1973; however, as previously stated, DoD does not use this product in any application. III. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act DoD does not expect this proposed rule to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the rule is removing the DoD-unique list of nonavailable articles that have been found to be either available domestically or are not used by DoD. Of the two items on the list, aluminum-clad steel is produced and available in the United States, and DoD does not use sperm oil. However, an initial regulatory flexibility analysis has been performed and is summarized as follows: E:\FR\FM\06DEP1.SGM 06DEP1
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 235 (Friday, December 6, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
48 CFR Parts 211, 212, and 232
RIN 0750-AI13
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Application of
Certain Clauses to Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2013-
D035)
AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to clarify the applicability of two
clauses to acquisitions of commercial items.
DATES: Comment Date: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted
in writing to the address shown below on or before February 4, 2014, to
be considered in the formation of a final rule.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 2013-D035, using
any of the following methods:
Regulations.gov: http://www.regulations.gov. Submit
comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by entering ``DFARS Case
2013-D035'' under the heading ``Enter keyword or
ID'' and selecting ``Search.'' Select the link ``Submit a Comment''
that corresponds with ``DFARS Case 2013-D035.'' Follow the instructions
provided at the ``Submit a Comment'' screen. Please include your name,
company name (if any), and ``DFARS Case 2013-D035'' on your attached
Email: dfars@mail.mil. Include DFARS Case 2013-D035 in the
subject line of the message.
Fax: 571-372-6094.
Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms.
Susan C. Williams, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS, Room 3B855, 3060 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060.
Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To
confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check www.regulations.gov,
approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting
(except allow 30 days for posting of comments submitted by mail).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan C. Williams, Defense Acquisition
Regulations System, OUSD(AT&L)DPAP/DARS, Room 3B855, 3060 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3060. Telephone 571-372-6092; facsimile
DoD is proposing to revise DFARS part 212, Acquisition of
Commercial Items, to clarify the applicability of DFARS 252.211-7008,
Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers, and DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide
Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, to acquisitions of commercial items
by adding them to the list at 212.301(f) and revising the clause
prescriptions to require their inclusion in solicitations and contracts
for acquisitions of commercial items using FAR part 12 procedures.
DFARS 252.211-7008 is not listed for use in commercial acquisitions
at 212.301(f); nor does the clause prescription at 211.274-6(c) address
applicability to commercial item acquisitions. DFARS 252.211-7008 is
prescribed for use in solicitations and contracts that include the
clause at DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, and
that also require the contractor to mark major end items (211.274-
6(c)). DFARS 252.211-7003 is required to be included in solicitations
and contracts for commercial items (see DFARS 212.301(f) and 211.274-
6(a)(1)).
DFARS 252.232-7006 is prescribed for use when DFARS 252.232-7003 is
used, unless the circumstances of 232.7003(b) or (c) apply
(232.7004(b)). DFARS 252.232-7003 is required to be included in
solicitations and contracts for commercial items except under limited
circumstances provided in 232.7002(a)(see DFARS 212.301(f) and
232.7004(a)).
II. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess
all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public
health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O.
13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits,
of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility.
This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not
subject to review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning
and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule
under 5 U.S.C. 804.
III. Regulatory Flexibility Act
DoD does not expect this proposed rule to have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the
meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.,
because this rule merely provides explicit clarification of the
applicability of DFARS 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial
Numbers, and DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment
Instructions, to acquisitions of commercial items. Nevertheless, an
initial regulatory flexibility analysis has been performed and is
summarized as follows:
DFARS part 212, Acquisition of Commercial Items, is being revised
to clarify the applicability of DFARS 252.211-7008, Use of Government-
Assigned Serial Numbers, and DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow
Payment Instructions, to acquisitions of commercial items by adding
them to the list at 212.301(f) and revising the clause prescriptions to
specifically include them in solicitations and contracts for
acquisitions using FAR part 12 procedures.
According to the Federal Procurement Data System, in Fiscal Year
2012, DoD made approximately 95,000 contract awards (not including
modifications and orders) that exceeded the micro-purchase threshold,
using FAR part 12 procedures, of which approximately 60,000 (63%) were
awarded to about 35,000 unique small business entities. This rule is
likely to have a slightly positive impact because the additional
clarity will help contracting officers and small businesses to better
understand DoD's requirements. This rule does not add any information
collection requirements. The rule does not duplicate, overlap, or
conflict with any other Federal rules. Also, no alternatives were
identified that will accomplish the objectives of the rule.
DoD invites comments from small business concerns and other
interested parties on the expected impact of this rule on small
DoD will also consider comments from small entities concerning the
existing regulations in subparts affected by this rule in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 610. Interested parties must submit such comments
separately and should cite 5 U.S.C. 610 (DFARS Case 2013-D35), in
IV. Paperwork Reduction Act
The rule does not contain any information collection requirements
that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under
the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35).
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 211, 212, and 232
Government procurement.
Manuel Quinones,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
Therefore, 48 CFR parts 211, 212, and 232 are proposed to be
amended as follows:
1. The authority citation for parts 211, 212, and 232 continues to read
Authority:  41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.
PART 211--DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS
2. In section 211.274-6, paragraph (c) introductory text is revised to
read as follows:
211.274-6  Contract clauses.
(c) Use the clause at 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned
Serial Numbers, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations
and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of
commercial items, that-
PART 212--ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS
3. Amend section 212.301 by--
a. Redesignating--
i. Paragraphs (f)(l) through (lxviii) as (f)(lii) through (lxx);
ii. Paragraphs (f)(xii) through (xlix) as (f)(xiii) through (l).
b. Adding new paragraphs (f)(xii) and (li).
The additions read as follows:
212.301  Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the
acquisition of commercial items.
(xii) Use the clause at 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned
Serial Numbers, as prescribed in 211.274-6(c).
(li) Use the clause at 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment
Instructions, as prescribed in 232.7004(b).
PART 232--CONTRACT FINANCING
4. In section 232.7004, revise the section heading and paragraph (b) to
232.7004  Contract clauses.
(b) Use the clause at 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment
Instructions, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations
commercial items, when 252.232-7003 is used and neither 232.7003(b) nor
(c) apply. See PGI 232.7004 for instructions on completing the clause.
[FR Doc. 2013-29156 Filed 12-5-13; 8:45 am]


If you want to compile the tools yourself then you must first decide if you want to use a 'proper' release version or the current development version. As both Matroska and MKVToolNix are under heavy development there might be features available in the Git source code repository that are not available in the releases. On the other hand the Git source code repository version might not even compile.
Either download the release 33.1.0 (GPG signature) and unpack it or get a fresh copy from my Git source code repository.
Note that I sign my released source code tarballs with the same GPG key I use for email and my Debian/Ubuntu APT repositories: sub-key ID 0x74AF00AD F2E32C85 of key ID 0x0F92290A 445B9007. Commits in Git are not signed.
You can download older releases from the sources directory.
In order to compile MKVToolNix you need a couple of libraries and programs. Most of them should be available pre-compiled for your distribution. You can find the up-to-date list in the README.md file.
Instructions for building libEBML, libMatroska and MKVToolNix itself are part of the README.md file. You can either build from a release tarball or from the current sources in my Git repository.
Building binary packages for Debian and Ubuntu either from my Git sources or from a release tarball is pretty easy. The following steps assume that you're not root but may use sudo.
First you will need to active my Debian/Ubuntu APT repository in order to be able to install the libcmark-dev package as that is not provided by the distributions yet.
Note further that the package nlohmann-json-dev is only available on newer versions of Debian and Ubuntu. If it isn't available for installation, then just proceed without it.
Afterwards the two new packages mkvtoolnix and mkvtoolnix-gui will have been built in the same directory the source code directory (mkvtoolnix-33.1.0) is in.


The bridge work was then scheduled for late spring 2018. The start of the project saw "Bridge closed" signs posted with start dates that changed weekly. Eventually, the project was postponed again. PennDOT reported the bridge was not stable enough to support a single lane of traffic. The plan was to start the project anew in 2019 by closing the bridge to all traffic in either direction.
Gawlik reported the new start date of March, adding that, as of now, the contractor will replace one side at a time, which will take longer to complete.
In other business at the Jan. 7 meeting of borough council, Gawlik indicated the Pearl Street subdivision was under review and required a resubmission. The project proposes town houses on the former borough property on Pearl Street.
The shade tree commission is preparing for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. Eugene Schlegel explained to council that residents will be formally notified about trees and stumps that are out of compliance. Residents are expected to prune or remove trees as necessary.
There are vacancies on the shade tree commission, and Schlegel is looking for volunteers.
Chad Helmer, of Taggart Associates, received council's approval to apply for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding grant. The borough has received funding from the RACP to be used for infrastructure improvements for the Iron Works project. The funding is an integral part of the agreement with the Iron Works developer. Helmer is going to apply for additional funds.
Council expects details on the agreement between the developer and the borough will be released in February.


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An election for the Wansbeck District Council was held on 4 May 1995.  The Labour Party took all of the 46 seats, and therefore maintained control of the council. Turnout was 37.4%.

Election result

See also
Wansbeck District Council elections

References

District council elections in England
Council elections in Northumberland
Wansbeck District Council elections

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Margaret Mae DeVries, age 86, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, April 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John DeVries. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Ron (Sandra L.) DeVries, Dennis (Alison) DeVries; her grandchildren, Brad (Jennifer) DeVries, Jillayne DeVries, Derek DeVries, Jordyn DeVries; her great granddaughters, Audrey and Evelyn; her brother and sister, Robert (Marilyn) Runkel, Arlene (Pete) Snoeyink; her brothers and sisters- in-law, Harvey DeVries Jr., Celia "Cid" (Robert) Kaat; several nieces, nephews and special friend, Wanda Formsma. In honor of Margaret, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice.


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Today Sunday, January 16th, 2022
CPL-T20 WEEKLY TV SHOW TO AIR AROUND THE CARIBBEAN
by Bajan Reporter / June 4th, 2013
The inaugural Caribbean Premier League does not start until July, but it will be on air from as early as June via a weekly television programme – CPLT20 TV – that is being filmed in each of the six franchise countries where the T20 cricket tournament will be played.
In six half-hour episodes, fans around the region will be taken behind the scenes, and get up close and personal with the families, friends and officials who have played a part in making the CPLT20 a reality.
Barbados company Merville Lynch Productions has teamed up with Line & Length Network Producer Barry Wilkinson to capture and document the historic coming together of the CPLT20. When the first episode airs at the end of June, following the ICC Champions Trophy, it will be shown weekly on terrestrial TV Stations in Antigua, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Trinidad & Tobago and in many other countries soon to be announced, leading up to the first ball of the tournament on July 30.
"The amount of excitement and anticipation that is already being felt in the islands for the CPLT20 is unbelievable," said Wilkinson on location in Kingston, Jamaica.
"We just interviewed the former Jamaican Prime Minister, PJ Patterson who made some stunning revelations; last week we toured through Santa Cruz in Trinidad & Tobago with Dwayne and Darren Bravo's parents and basically we have been capturing the key ingredients to making this tournament happen," Wilkinson added.
Wilkinson said the CPLT20 Show will also take viewers to Antigua, Barbados, Guyana and St. Lucia and look back at some historic moments in cricketing history that has made each of these countries unique.
"CPLT20 TV" will also feature such personalities as Curtly Ambrose, Sylvester Joseph, Marlon Samuels, Herchelle Gibbs and Tino Best.
"It will be fun! We will take fans on a journey during each programme to ensure that when the first ball is bowled on July 30th, they will indeed come out to play," said Wilkinson enthusiastically.
The first ever Caribbean Premiere League begins on Tuesday, 30 July with 24 matches played across six Caribbean countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia and Trinidad & Tobago.
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Like many of the world's largest and most densely populated megacities, Manila faces grinding traffic problems. The city's overloaded highways and public transit networks subject countless people to indignities each day. Many see the situation as hopeless, but new technologies and online services may help ease the burden.
Traffic problems are acute in many of Asia's teeming megacities. Millions in Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta, and elsewhere endure commutes that can last hours each way. Rapid urbanization, poor city planning, inadequate traffic enforcement, and other factors compound the problem.
Endless gridlock poses environmental and public health risks as well. Aging cars and buses crowd the roads, spewing emissions that pollute the air and damage lungs. In Manila, where many people travel in open-air vehicles called jeepneys, the pollution can be especially evident. It's not uncommon to see jeepney passengers holding pieces of cloth over their faces when stuck in traffic in an effort to avoid breathing the thick clouds of exhaust.
It will take years and many billions of pesos to fix Manila's infrastructure, but in the meantime, new apps and websites are emerging there that can reduce strain on the city's transit networks. They can even liberate people from the burdens of commuting altogether.
Tripid, a ride-sharing app funded by mobile carrier company Globe Telecom's Kickstart Ventures, offers one potential solution. The app encourages carpooling by letting drivers earn extra cash while providing passengers a low-cost alternative to taxis and public transport. It also helps match drivers with like-minded passengers so that the driving experience can be more social and enjoyable.
A slew of taxi-booking apps that launched in Manila last year also grease the wheels of the transit system. Services like Grabtaxi, Easy Taxi, and various others make it easier to find a taxi in a city where many drivers routinely turn down passengers or force them to haggle over fares. The sites tap into unused capacity in vehicles that might otherwise be circling aimlessly for passengers.
Another set of online services enables Filipinos to find remote work, eliminating the need to commute altogether. For those living inside major cities, these services help keep people off the roads at busy hours. For those outside cities, they provide a viable alternative to urban migration, easing the strain that growing populations put on Manila and other cities.
Many digital technologies and services facilitate telecommuting, but freelance job websites have garnered special attention in the Philippines. Due to strong English-language skills, high levels of digital engagement, and other qualities, Filipinos make great hires for the kind of independent contract work that more and more companies need today. Freelance websites are expanding quickly in the country as both global employers and local job seekers wake up to the opportunity.
Most of the world's leading freelance sites now host large virtual workforces in the Philippines. Freelancer.com, the biggest in the country, counts roughly 500,000 Filipinos onboard. Elance.com, another leading platform that is currently merging with oDesk, had more than 150,000 in 2013. A growing number of niche services, such as 199jobs and Virtual Staff Finder, also help people find freelancing gigs and let them work from anywhere.
At this point, services like Tripid and the taxi-booking apps can dramatically improve an individual's transport experience, but add only marginal efficiencies to the broader transit system. Freelance sites keep potential commuters off the roads, but not enough to prevent traffic from turning Manila's highways into parking lots every day.
Over time, however, tech-enabled efficiencies in transport networks might snowball. Even for perpetually gridlocked cities like Manila, traffic could eventually become just an annoying memory.
Will Greene is a writer and strategy consultant focused on Asia's emerging R&D ecosystems. You can find him on LinkedIn.
P.S. On the same day this article came out, Bloomberg ran an article that talks about the scale of Manila's traffic nightmares and the challenge of fixing it with infrastructure improvements. E-services like those highlighted in this article will need to play a part as well.
Somehow the students on the roads have lessened during the summer holidays. What if colleges could adapt remote-study or home-study or e-learning methods in delivering their courses. Employers could also adopt remote-work and/or flexible work schedules to help even-out the traffic. In the US by the way, dis-incentives were also given to those who don't share their rides (i.e. if you're solo driver, you get minus points or something). maybe such a policy would kind of help.
Manila is one of the most crowded cities in the world, the traffic and other things that were mentioned in this article is true. I own a small Australian business and I have proven that VAs are efficient.


Programmes Director (Moldova), ILGA-Europe (the European Region of the International Lesbian and Gay Association), Brussels.
Presentation ot the Declaration of Montréal by the Co-Presidents of the International Scientific Committee of the Conference, the other members of the Scientific Committee, and the principal organisers of the conference.
ARC International is a Canadian-based non-profit organization that is dedicated to the development of an international strategic vision regarding LGBT human rights and that fosters international linkages between stakeholder organizations.
IGLHRC seeks to secure the full enjoyment of the human rights of all people and communities subject to discrimination or abuse on the basis of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status.


Operated by its Brazilian branch, this 767 was among the fi rst to receive the livery of the new combined LATAM, formed by Brazil's TAM and Chile's LAN Airlines.
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With the delivery of PT-TMN to the Brazilian branch of LATAM in August 2016, the airline formed through the merger of LAN Airlines of Chile and TAM Airlines of Brazil became the first operator of the A320neo in the Americas.
The Brazilian Branch of the LATAM Group, formed through the merger of LAN of Chile and Brazil's TAM, was the first operator of the A350 in the Americas. The currently eight aircraft on strength are operated mainly on routes to North America and Europe.


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