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Ambassador CHENG Jingye's Speech at the Belt and Road Conference
10th July 2018, Darwin Convention Center
Honorable Chief Minister Gunner,
Honorable Mr Snowdon MP,
Honorable National President of ACBC Mr Brumby,
Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlmen,
It gives me great pleasure to be here in Northern Territory again.My memory of last year's visit remains live and fresh.The extraordinary natural beauty, amazing cultural relics and the rich multiculture together with the commitment demonstrated by people from all walks of life in the territory to develop closer relations with China impressed me deeply. And I'm delighted to learn that new progress has been made in bilateral exchanges and cooperation. Last year, two-way trade in goods totaled $1.88 billion, with NT's export amounting to $1.7 billion, an increase of 66.2%. About 20,000 Chinese tourists visited NT. More recently, China Donghai Airlines inaugurated direct flight from Shenzhen to Darwin, whose flight time is even shorter than mine from Canberra to here. This direct flight will surely facilitate exchanges between China and NT, and bring new impetus to the relationship.
This year marks the 5th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI) put forward by President XI Jinping. This forum held by NT branch of ACBC is very timely. The presence of so many people from various walks of life at this forum fully reflects your keen interest and the importance you have attached to the BRI. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some of my views on BRI's main idea and the progress achieved thus far.
Over the past five years, the BRI has received positive responses and extensive support from around the world. With the concerted efforts of all participants, the concept of BRI is turned into action, with its vision becoming a reality. The fruitful early harvest gives full expression to the strong vitality and bright prospect of the initiative. It is becoming the biggest platform for international cooperation and the most popular international public good.
So far, nearly 90 countries and international organizations have signed BRI cooperation agreements with China. Under the BRI, 75 economic cooperation zones have been set up in the participating countries, while steady progress has been made in industrial capacity cooperation, connectivity and building economic corridors. China's trade with BRI participating countries has reached above RMB 30 trillion and investment in these countries over US$70 billion, creating more than 200,000 local jobs. More and more countries and their people are benefiting from the initiative.
BRI is committed to achieving mutual benefits and win-win development through enhancing international cooperation, connecting development strategies and promoting complementary advantages.
It mainly focus on the following 5 aspects:
The first is policy connectivity, which aims at establishing multi-layered macro policy communication mechanism among governments to better synergize development strategies. Over the past few years, the BRI has forged greater synergy with other development strategies at the national and regional levels, including the Eurasian Economic Union of Russia and other countries, the Bright Road initiative of Kazakhstan, the Development Road initiative of Mongolia, the Global Maritime Fulcrum vision of Indonesia, the Investment Plan for Europe and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Such different types of alignment at various levels have enabled complementarity of strengths, unlocked more potential and broader space for cooperation.
The second is infrastructure connectivity, which is about building a infrastructure network to upgrade transportation, energy and communication infrastructure construction. Together with countries along the Belt and Road route, we have accelerated the building of Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, China-Laos railway, the Hungary-Serbia railway, and upgraded Gwadar and Piraeus ports. The Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway and Membasa-Narobi Railway have already open to traffic. Nearly 9000 freight trains have traveled between China and Europe, linking 45 Chinese cities with 42 cities in 14 European countries.
The third is trade connectivity. The goal is to promote trade liberalization and facilitation, and achieve the coordinated industrial development. For Kazakhstan and other Central Asia countries, the customs clearance time for agricultural produce exporting to China is cut by 90%. The Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) jointly constructed by China and Cambodia has attracted the participation of more than 100 local & international companies, and has become a crucial textile production base for Cambodia. The Special Economy Zone has contributed more than 50% to the local economy.
The fourth is financial connectivity, which is to build a diversified investment and financing system. Financing bottleneck is a stand-out challenge of the realization of connectivity. The membership of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) expands from the initial 57 to 87, and it has provided $5.3 billion of loans for 26 infrastructure projects in more than 10 BRI participating countries. The Silk Road Fund has committed to investing $7 billion in 19 projects, with the total supporting fund amounting to $80 billion.
The fifth is the people-to-people connectivity, which aims to bring together people from different countries through more exchanges and cooperation in the fields of culture, education, academics and tourism, and to make our societies more inclusive. The Chinese government has decided to provide 10,000 government scholarships each year to the relevant countries. China's local governments have set up special Silk Road scholarships. Different kinds of cultural events have been carried out.
The reasons behind BRI's wide endorsement and better than expected achievement, first and foremost lie in the fact that the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits has been closely followed. Extensive consultation means that all countries, big or small, join the discussion of Belt and Road cooperation on an equal footing. Joint contribution means that all countries play their own parts to contribute to the development of the Belt and Road. Shared benefits means that the fruits of the initiative are shared by all countries and their people.
BRI which aims for win-win outcome, has nothing to do with geopolitics. Instead of China's solo performance, it is a symphony played by all participants. This initiative does not benefit just one party, everyone stands to gain. The BRI comes from China, but its opportunities and achievements are to benefit the world.
BRI is open and inclusive, with no intention to exclude anyone. It's not an exclusive club but an open space for friends. Any country that subscribe to the Silk Road spirit is welcome to join.
BRI is based on rules and the rule of law. Our cooperation has always been conducted within the confines of international rules and law, observing both international law and the domestic laws of host countries. We will endeavor to establish a rules-based legal network for BRI cooperation so as to provide more solid legal and institutional safeguard for it. The Forum on the Belt and Road Legal Cooperation held last week in Beijing is an important step towards this direction.
BRI is driven by enterprises and based on markets. More will be done to ensure Belt & Road projects are of high quality and high standard. We will continue to lay emphasis on green development, environmental protection and debt sustainability. We do not impose business deals on others.
It must be pointed out that as the BRI is a new initiative, it is perfectly natural for there to be different views. As long as the parties fully embrace the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, we can surely resolve differences and promote sound and steady cooperation.
The BRI is not far away from Australia. During his historical visit to Australia in 2014, President XI soundly stated that the Oceania region was the natural extension of the ancient maritime silk road. And China is open to Australia's participation in the building of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. It's noted that ever since its initiation the BRI has drawn close attention from various circles in Australia. Trade Minister Ciobo and Premier Andrews of Victoria attended the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation in Beijing last year. Many enterprises have expressed their strong desires and interests in participating the BRI, and are actively seeking opportunities to cooperate with their Chinese counterparts. Certain local governments have been working with Chinese authorities to establish relevant cooperation framework.
As an important Asia-Pacific country with many competitive advantages, Australia certainly has a role to play in the BRI. Further more, the close and strong trade and investment relations as well as people-to-people links between China and Australia provide necessary conditions for both sides to carry out different kinds of cooperation in Belt and Road development. Australia's participation will not only contribute to BRI international cooperation and its own economic development but also deepen and expand Sino-Australia cooperation .
I believe, through active interactions and in-depth exchanges among participants, this forum will help everyone to better understand the accomplished achievements and future prospects of the BRI, in particular the opportunities BRI presents to Australia. And I hope this forum will lead to further discussion and exploration of possible cooperation between China and Australia under the BRI framework.
Local cooperation is an integral part and important basis of China-Australia relations. Darwin is the North gateway of Australia. The excellent location of NT equip it with special advantages in developing its trade and economic cooperation with China and participating in BRI. When then vice-president XI visited NT in 2010, he ardently expected that the two sides could deepen economic and trade cooperation, expand people-to-people communication, enhance local exchange, in order to serve the benefits of the two peoples. Last year the NT government published "China Ready"Program. It's my believe NT will make full use of its own advantages and seize further opportunities in its cooperation with China. The Embassy will continue to render all possible assistance in this regard.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening up. Reform and opening up has both profoundly changed China and greatly influenced the world. Now China has entered the new era. In order to achieve the goal of turning China into a great modern socialist country by the middle of this century, continued reform and further opening up, among other things, remains indispensable.
On one hand, we will firmly deepen comprehensive reform, including economic structure reform. On the other hand, China's door of opening up will open even wider with concrete substantive measures such as significantly broadening market access, improving investment environment, strengthening protection of IPR and expanding imports.
China is strongly committed to globalization, free trade and open economy. We firmly oppose protectionism. Recent imposition of additional 25% tariffs on 34 billion dollars worth of Chinese goods by US administration is not only unfair to China but will also hurt US industries and consumers. Further more, this unilateral move, in blatant violation of WTO rules, will deal a blow to the global trading order, cause fluctuations in the global market and hamper global economic recovery. Naturally, this protectionist behavior and other similar measures recently taken by the US administration have caused deep worries and criticism around the world. Any attempt to pressure others unilaterally is futile and no illusion should be entertained in this regard. When China's legitimate interests are unjustifiably affected, we have no other choices but to take necessary counter measures. Whatever happens our commitment to reform and opening up will remain unswervingly firm and strong. And we are determined to work with other countries around the globe, including Australia, to uphold free trade and multilateral trading regime.
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Healthcare, farming, and now government! Lean Six Sigma is making an impact in a wide variety of fields, helping people everywhere reduce inefficiencies and improve processes. Lawmakers in Pennsylvania have realized the value of Lean Six Sigma training and are considering ways to use the program to help distressed communities.
Pennsylvania currently has nineteen municipalities designated as financially distressed. In an effort to help these cities and boroughs improve their operations, Representatives Mike Schlossberg and Seth Grove have recently drafted a State House bill that would require training in lean government practices for both state and local government employees.
According to the proposed bill, Pennsylvania began adopting some lean government practices in 2011 and has saved nearly $700 million since then. The new bill would provide an opportunity for the state to codify the lean practices that are working and develop a new model for training that can be implemented in distressed communities. Lean Six Sigma training would be an integral part of this development process, helping both the state and local governments make processes more efficient and productive.
The phrase 'do more with less' is quite possibly the most popular one in government and has been since the start of the recession. While there's obviously validity to that, at the state level we have to give local governments the ability to actually do more with less. If we give them the tools that they need to be successful, we can expect more out of them, but otherwise asking them to do more and not telling them how to do it is a complete waste of time and money.
While the new bill is still being debated and discussed in the House, a pilot program is underway in Pittsburgh, one of the state's distressed communities. Select projects there are being reviewed and associated employees are receiving Lean Six Sigma training to help them address problems and improve current processes. Assuming the pilot is a success, city officials hope to expand Lean Six Sigma training throughout the city government.


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Home » Soccer » Carragher and Tyler Morton's dad were texting during Liverpool's win at AC Milan
Carragher and Tyler Morton's dad were texting during Liverpool's win at AC Milan
Jamie Carragher received a heartwarming text from Liverpool youngster Tyler Morton's dad before Tuesday's Champions League win over AC Milan.
With the Reds already guaranteed top spot in Group B, Jurgen Klopp rung the changes for the club's first visit to the San Siro in 13 years, handing only a second senior start to 19-year-old Morton.
Morton, who has been with the Reds since the age of seven and played in the same youth team as Carragher's son James, impressed in the middle of the park as Liverpool ran out 2-1 winners.
Carragher revealed after the match that he had sent a text message to Morton's family when he found out the teenager was starting.
Discussing the message on CBS, the Anfield legend said: "I text him before the game 'brilliant' when I saw the team sheet, and when he's come on 'Wow, delighted for you and the family.'
The 43-year-old then received a response from Morton's father during his post-match analysis of the game. Turning his phone to Alex Scott, Carragher read out the message.
It said: "'Wow, can't believe it, thank you'. So, that's his Dad."
Carragher then went into more detail about Morton and another one of Liverpool's youngsters, James Norris, who was named on the bench at the San Siro.
Can Tyler Morton establish himself in Liverpool's first-team? Let us know in the comments section.
He continued: "My son was at Liverpool, they go in really young now aged six, so they go in and I've watched that group of players, there was another lad on the bench James Norris who never came on, so I've seen them all come right through the system and they're at the age now 18/19 where they have to make their name in the game.
"I thought Tyler Morton was outstanding in midfield, he was fantastic, for a teenage player, playing for Liverpool who are one of the biggest clubs in European football and your home town club, in the San Siro – the San Siro is one of the those, I played there only once at it was in my late twenties and for me it was 'This is amazing, this is unbelievable', he's only 18 or 19.
"To play in a game where they've won, not just play, and put in the performance he did and I'm delighted for him and the family."
Klopp was also delighted with the performance of Morton but made a concerted effort to shift the spotlight away from a player who was making only his fifth appearance for the Reds.
"I don't want to make his life any more complicated than it is already, playing at such a young age for a club like Liverpool in a game like this with a performance like this," Klopp said.
"The football brain he showed tonight was absolutely exceptional.
"If you are technically on that level and he obviously is and you have such good orientation then you have time for good stuff.
"On top of that he defended incredibly well with the other boys."
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MONT ALTO, Pa. -- Penn State Brandywine got Penn State University Athletic Conference volleyball play started on a positive note Tuesday night by earning a 3-0 road triumph over Penn State Mont Alto. Set scores for the match were 25-23, 25-18, 25-21.
Playing for the first time in nine days, Brandywine showed no rust as the Lions won their fourth-straight match and sixth in seven contests overall this fall.
Margot Gargus (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown East) bested all players with 13 kills, while Nikki Poissant (Aston, Pa./Cardinal O'Hara) tallied eight kills and both Nicolette Napoleon (Springfield, Pa./Penn Charter) and Lauren Kelly (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown East) collected six. Hannah Sarafinas (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown West) added five kills and Sullivan Stark (Middletown, Del./William Penn) recorded 39 assists.
Becca Civera (Boothwyn, Pa./Chichester) topped the team by registering 13 digs along with two service aces. Poissant added 10 digs, while Kelly posted eight and Gargus totaled five. Napoleon recorded a pair of blocks and two digs.
Brandywine (6-1, 1-0 PSUAC) closes out its road trip Thursday at Penn State Berks (7:00 pm).


It's hard to live with a bland and boring backyard after being exposed to so many examples of beautiful outdoor living spaces on do-it-yourself shows and social media. Whether your yard is a three-acre expanse of weeds and trees or a tiny six-by-eight block of concrete, there are lots of things you can do to transform your space into something you and your family will actually want to share on Instagram. Here are a few of the best ideas, ranging from small touches to significant transformations.
Even if your "backyard" is really a high-rise patio, simple additions really can make your space both livable and lovable. A cute outdoor rug is a great foundation piece, especially if it's full of bright colors that you can repeat in the rest of your decor. Best part is that it's easily replaceable when you're ready for a new look. Set off your rug with some outdoor terra-cotta planters that you've painted to complement the colors in your rug and filled with hearty, low-maintenance outdoor plants. Add a painted chair or two, top with some fluffy cushions, and you have yourself a nice getaway spot for meditation, morning coffee, or an evening glass of wine.
If you have a larger space, but want to keep your spending to a minimum, consider budget-friendly additions like a comfy hammock, a small fire pit, or a simple do-it-yourself fountain. Imagine dozing away under the boughs of two leafy trees, listening to the relaxing gurgle of water and a crackling fire—your backyard might very well replace your recliner as your favorite place to spend a lazy afternoon.
Have a weekend and few extra dollars stashed away? Why not consider a larger backyard project like building a patio or deck, starting an organic vegetable garden, or adding landscaping elements to soften up or separate your space? Each of these endeavors might require the assistance of heavy equipment like backhoes for moving dirt or forklifts for transporting materials. Don't think you have to have these in your garage, though. This type of equipment is available for rent at daily or weekend rates from most every forklift dealer in New Jersey, and they'll even show you how to operate your rental.
Already have a deck or patio that you're happy with? Spruce it up with a fresh coat of paint, a lovely pergola, or some new outdoor furniture. The end-of-the-summer season is a great time to pick up outdoor dining tables and chairs, chaise lounges, and group seating at discounted prices; you may even have time to enjoy your additions a few times before winter sets in. Accessories are always an economical way to show your unique sense of style. Change out your seat cushions, throw pillows, or patio umbrellas with a bright new color or pattern to create a totally different look and feel in your outdoor space.
If you really want to make the neighbors jealous—and significantly enhance the resale value of your home at the same time—why not create the backyard oasis of your dreams? You'll find fully-functional outdoor kitchens, living areas with fireplaces and big-screen televisions, and sprawling custom pools in the backyards of some of today's most desirable properties. For the best of backyard makeovers, you'll probably want to enlist the help of a professional. Schedule plenty of time to go over your plans with a trustworthy, highly-recommended construction or swimming pool contractor in New Jersey to be sure they understand your vision, your preferences, and of course, your budget.
Rest assured, you don't have to contract or complete every backyard project at once. As space, time, and money allow, you can easily and gradually upgrade your outdoor space to become the backyard of your dreams.


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Symposium INDEX
Japan Peace Conference 2009
Corazon Valdez Fabros
Stop the War Coalition Philippines
International Network for the Abolition of Foreign Military Bases U.S. Military
Presence and Intervention and the Unfinished Struggle
for a Peaceful and Bases Free Philippines1
A snapshot of US Military presence in the Philippines and our continuing struggle for a peaceful, sovereign and bases free Philippines is one that can enrage as well as inspire. It is a story of a nation and its people aspiring to free itself from the most visible symbol of our colonial legacy and the Cold War in the Philippines. After almost a century of occupation, the United States had to leave their bases in the Philippines in November 24, 1992 brought about by the historic Senate vote to reject the new Military Bases Agreement in September 1991 and decades of people's resistance.
It did not take long before the US and Philippine governments forged a new agreement – which is now euphemistically named Visiting Forces Agreement. This indicated that our work has not been finished and remains as a major issue if not the most important one in the peace and justice movement in the Philippines today.
Since 2001, a steady stream of U.S. troops have been coming to the Philippines to take part in the annual Balikatan joint military exercises with Filipino troops. An increasing number of such exercises have been held year-round in venues throughout the country from Batanes (North) to Tawi-Tawi (South). Since 2002, a unit of US Special Operations Forces has been stationed continuously and indefinitely in various camps throughout Mindanao. An increasing number of US warships have been entering and visiting various ports throughout the country. It has become clear that the Philippines now hosts a new, more sophisticated form of US basing. (See Philippine map) 2
These exercises are part of the continuing, expanding, and deepening US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Though less visible than the large bases that the US used to maintain in the Philippines until 1991, this basing's impact is no less direct, its implications on peace and people's security no less threatening. And yet, much of the US military's actions in the Philippines have been concealed from the public, with both the US and Philippine governments deliberately attempting to package and project US military presence in ways that directly contradict available information. Eight years since the first deployment of troops to Mindanao, unanswered questions about their intentions and their actual conduct, as well as their alleged involvement in direct combat actions and their construction of permanent military structures, have been mounting.
Concerned about these developments, social movements and civil society organizations and networks as well as academics and local government officials, many of them part of STOP the War Coalition Philippines came together to form the Citizens' Peace Watch. An independent initiative of concerned citizens brought together to continuously report on US military presence and intervention in the country.
The Citizens' Peace Watch has embarked on important and timely fact-finding missions, consistent monitoring efforts, research, reporting, lobbying and information campaigns to contribute to the public discussion on the issue of US military presence and intervention.
One of Citizens' Peace Watch's major activity was a fact-finding mission to Zamboanga City and Sulu in Southern Philippines last year. Zamboanga City is known to host the headquarters of the US Special Forces unit that has been deployed to the Philippines since 2002; some members of this unit have been sent in small groups to Sulu -- site of ongoing military offensives ostensibly targeting the Abu Sayyaf Group (listed by the US as a terrorist organization).
The Citizens' Peace Watch fact-finding mission to Zamboanga City and Sulu last year confirmed and found proof reinforcing concerns that
The US has established military basing in the Philippines
The US is involved in actual combat operations in the country
The US military has, in complicity with the Philippine military, committed human rights violations in the Philippines
The US is conducting operations outside the control of the Philippine government and military
The US military's so-called humanitarian projects are mere cover for military operations that do not benefit the local population
US basing and intervention in the country is contributing to insecurity and leading to an escalation in conflict.
In light of the clear violation of the Philippine Constitution and actual danger to lives and human rights, the Citizens' Peace Watch challenged elected representatives to take the initiative to demand and conduct Congressional and Senate inquiries on the issue of US military operations and interventions especially in Southern Philippines. We also issued an urgent demand for the suspension of US military deployment to the Philippines, specifically the stationing of the Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines as well as the military exercises, pending fair and independent review of and investigations on their presence and intervention.
This led to a series of Senate investigation and inquiry into the activities of US troops in the Philippines as well as a recommendation to review the Visiting Forces Agreement. Lately, the Philippine Senate issued a resolution directing the Executive to review and renegotiate the agreement with the United States and in case the US refuse to a process of review, that the agreement be abrogated. In the wake of the visit of State Secretary Hilary Clinton to the Philippines recently, the Philippine President declared (as expected) its continued support and cooperation to the US war on terror.
Subsequent investigations and Fact Finding Missions to Mindanao conducted by various citizens groups including the Senate Legislative Oversight on the Visiting Forces Agreement indicate very critical updates most notably the findings of US Troops Out Now Coalition Mindanao which categorically claims:
a) Involvement of US military personnel in combat operations
Over the past 8 years, the United States military and/or its personnel has played a role in actual combat related activities. While US and RP military officials continue to state in media reports that US soldiers are not engaged in "combat operations," it is clear that the US military has played a crucial role in the execution of direct combat missions by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Documented incidents involved US military personnel gathering critical intelligence for use in AFP operations. The Philippine Information Agency reported that a high-ranking official of the Philippine Army admitted that US troops have been providing technical support in operations against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. He said that the US provides maps and aerial pictures to the Philippine military for use in their operations. Intelligence is an essential part of any combat operation and without it, any operation would be impossible to execute.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is acting on intelligence gathered by the US military, and therefore, US military personnel are directly engaging in combat operations through the provision of intelligence support and information. Clearly providing technical intelligence to the AFP combat maneuvers, the American operatives used satellite discs, laptop computers, scanners and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), spy planes (US P-3 Orion) providing intelligence for assaults on civilian population suspected as insurgents. Dynacorp (defense contractor) helicopter carrying supplies for US troops have also been reported seen in areas of Moro Islamic Liberation camps and offensive sites against Abu Sayyaf.
US military personnel also provide combat assistance by transporting wounded Philippine soldiers. These kinds of roles are defined in military terminology as "combat support," or "combat service support." US soldiers are carrying out this work in conflict zones, and integrating with AFP personnel engaged in direct combat. The common explanation by authorities is that US military personnel were present in an area because of infrastructure projects, medical missions, and other humanitarian assistance. Such activities fall under "civil-military operations".
b) Evidence of infrastructure within Philippine territory for the sole use of the US military.
The following data regarding the existence of US military infrastructure in the Philippines has been culled from both primary and secondary sources:
Camp Navarro, Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City - Headquarters of the JSOTF-P, which is for the sole and exclusive use of US military personnel under the JSOTF-P; Philippine military personnel are prohibited from entering, unless by invitation. The area is enclosed by walls, concertina wire, and sandbags. Satellite dishes, antenna, and other communications equipment are visible from the outside.
Camp Malagutay, Gate 2, Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City - Pier and communications tower as well as building which reportedly serves as a communications outpost. Regional Special Action Forces serve as security for the area. The pier and tower were reportedly constructed by the US military for their exclusive use.
Jolo, Sulu - Forward Operating Base 11 (According to research conducted by Herbert Docena)
Jolo, Sulu - Advanced Operating Base 920 (US Overseas Basing Commission Stars and Stripes (online US military publication)
Jolo, Tawi-Tawi, Maguindanao Provinces - On June 6, 2007, US Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) awarded a six-month, $14.4-million contract to "Global Contingency Services LLC" of Irving, Texas, for "operations support" for the Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines (JSOTFP). The NAVFAC is the unit responsible for providing the US Navy with "operating, support and training bases." It "manages the planning, design, and construction and provides public works support for US Naval shore installations around the world," as quoted from their website.
The Philippine Constitution prohibits the presence of foreign military personnel, bases, and facilities on Philippine soil except where authorized by a treaty. Findings indicate that despite constitutional restrictions on foreign military infrastructure, the US military has established certain areas as off limits to Philippine military personnel, and constructed intelligence infrastructure such as communications equipment. The United States Military itself considers its facilities on Jolo as "Advanced Operating Base - 920," counter to claims that the United States no longer has military bases in the Philippines. While we are holding fast to the technicalities of our agreements with the United States, in practice, the US operates out of its own bases on Philippine soil.
c) Human Rights Violations and other incidents affecting civilians involving US military personnel.
Human rights violations being committed are the following:
Involvement in the assault operations of the Philippine Navy and Army that killed eight civilians, including a pregnant woman and two children.
Vehicular accidents involving US soldiers carrying high powered weapons, intimidating victims and simply leaving a calling card of the Joint Special Operations Task Force – Philippines.
Ordering staff of a municipal hospital to shut down operations after sundown, threatening to shoot them if they did not follow his orders.
A picture of Ustadz Yahiya 'Tuan Yang' Sarahadil Abulla of Sulu, an official of the Ulama Council for Peace and Development, was included in the US-prepared booklet 'Rewards for Justice Handbook' identifying supposed leaders of the Abu Sayyaf and Jemayah Islamiya.
50-year old Bizmah Juhan was wounded by shrapnel of an M203 bomb which was accidentally shot out of range by a US soldier while training Filipino troops. Bu Bizma was in her house washing clothes when the incident happened. She was made to sign a waver by the US soldiers.
53-year old Saldia Abu Calderon died of an aggravated heart ailment due to fright over the arrival of 2 US military helicopters in the area. The landing of the planes also caused damage to corn crops and fear among other residents who thought a war was starting again.
Accidental shooting of Arshad Baharun during a marksmanship training between US and RP troops. Victim is said to have waived is right to pursue damages against the US.and RP troops.
Indiscriminate shooting on civilians during heavy drinking spree.
Rape and sexual abuse of women and children (I will explain this in detail at the women's symposium)
Damage to property and environment with the use of live ammunitions during wargames and military exercises
Other incidents that disturb the day to day peaceful lives of people where US soldiers undertake their military training and exercises.
Article VI of the Visiting Forces Agreement provides for the waiver of any and all claims for damage, death or injury, loss or destruction of property arising from activities to which the agreement applies. The VFA's treatment of damages, loss, personal injury or death caused by acts or omission of US personnel undermines the rights of victims to pursue justice as they chose. By allowing the US to merely pay compensation to the victims, the incidents are swept under the rug and are forgotten about, while larger related issues of public health and safety remain unresolved.
A declaration made by a U.S. Pentagon official during a February 21, 2003 interview with CNN on US military deployment in the Philippines "This will be a no holds-barred effort. This is not an exercise," were indicative of the nature and extent of Activities of US military personnel in the country, particularly the integration with Philippine military personnel in combat operations against the MILF, MNLF, and NPA. This is consistent with the claim of the afore-cited anonymous Pentagon official. Evidence suggesting the establishment of permanent, or long-term use facilities of US military personnel that are recognized even by the Overseas Basing Commission as operating bases of the US military, further indicates that US military presence in the country is not short-term and not for the sake of simple training exercises. Further, the existence of the Joint Special Operations Task Force – Philippines, a unit under the United States Pacific Command and based in Camp Navarro in Zamboanga City since 2002 to date are clearly grounds for serious investigation by the Philippine government as it is a clear departure from the framework of the VFA which only provides for the "time to time" visits of US military personnel. While we believe that the VFA is in contradiction with the Constitution, it is also clear that the VFA itself is being violated through the continuous presence of US military personnel in the country. As the VFA continues to be invoked as the justification and basis for US military intervention in the Philippines without the governing terms of reference, we have continuously and strongly called for the immediate abrogation of this one sided agreement.
Our work continues in different fronts integrating our local as well as our regional work to contribute the global movement for the abolition of foreign military bases. International solidarity, consistent and sustained campaign initiatives and media work and more importantly the work to expand our constituency to build a critical mass of committed and dedicated campaigners in many fronts (in the academe, the government, business, the churches, social movements, the communities, etc.) with priorities on the student and young generation who will continue the struggle in the future.
We continue to take a stand on international issues by linking them to gut (bread and butter) issues and local concerns believing that civic life and social involvement should be practiced on a day to day basis. Learning from our experiences during some painful and difficult periods in our history, we will continue to be inspired by the experience of ousting a dictatorship, closing the bases, resisting the operation of nuclear power facility, ousting a corrupt and inept president thru the power of the people. We continue to be inspired by the continuing and dedicated struggles and victories of friends in Okinawa, Vieques, Italy No Dal Molin, Prague, Manta/Ecuador and in other parts of the world where people continue to organize and unite for peace, justice and freedom.
I hope that this conference will strengthen our lifetime commitment and give us the courage and inspiration that will lead us to the victory and success that we all long for and realize someday a world that is just, peaceful, nuclear free and bases free. Gambari Mashio!
1. Presented to the 2009 Japan Peace Conference, December 10-13, 2009 in Yokohama City, Japan by Corazon Valdez Fabros, Co-Convenor, STOP the War Coalition Philippines and member of the Coordinating Committee of the International Network for the Abolition of Foreign Military Bases (NO BASES Network)
2. For more details, see Focus on the Global South, At the Door of All the East: The Philippines in United States Military Strategy (Quezon City, 2007),
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Baja California is a place of complementary contrasts: hot desert and cool ocean, manicured golf greens and craggy mountains, glistening resorts and frontier land. Baja is part of Mexico -- and yet it is not. Attached to the mainland United States and separated from the rest of Mexico by the Sea of Cortez (also called the Gulf of California), the Baja peninsula is longer than Italy, stretching approximately 1,220km (758 miles) from Mexico's northernmost city of Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas at its southern tip. Volcanic uplifting created the craggy desertscape you see today. Whole forests of cardoon cactus, spiky elephant trees, and spindly ocotillo bushes populate the raw, untamed landscape.
Culturally and geographically, Baja is set apart from mainland Mexico, and it remained isolated for many years. As such, it lays claim to a striking and peculiar blend of Mexican and American cultures that can't be found anywhere else in Mexico. However, tourism has left its mark over the length of Baja, especially its southern third, where golf, fishing, diving, and whale-watching abound. For early travelers in the '50s and '60s, great sportfishing was the first draw to Los Cabos, and it remains a lure today, although golf may have overtaken it as the principal attraction. Once accessible only by water, Baja attracted a hearty community of cruisers, fishermen, divers, and adventurers, starting in the late 1940s. By the early 1980s, the Mexican government realized the potential of Los Cabos and invested in new highways, airport facilities, golf courses, and modern marine facilities. Expanded air traffic and the opening of the Carretera Transpeninsular, or Transpeninsular Highway, in 1973 paved the way for the area's spectacular growth.
Most travelers to the area will be drawn to Baja's cobalt-blue waters and desert landscapes, but the place has a deeper attraction too: the vast and mysterious interior of the peninsula and the strength of character it requires to survive and thrive there.
The Dividing Line -- So what makes Baja California different from Baja California Sur? Other than a slight difference in the size of the shrimp, the two states were originally divided by religious affiliation. During the mission period, the austere Dominicans ran the missions in the North, while the education-focused Jesuits dominated in the south.
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Гайя Бассани Антивари (, ; род. 8 июля 1978, Милан, Италия) — азербайджанская горнолыжница, родом из Италии. Специализируется на технических дисциплинах.

Биография

Родилась 8 июля 1978 года в Милане. Занимается лыжным спортом с 16 лет. В 1996 году дебютировала за Италию.

В 1997 году сломала ногу, из-за чего потратила два года на восстановление. С конца 1998 года по 2002 год выступала за Гренаду. В 2002 году Олимпийский комитет Гренады (ОКГ) решил не посылать спортсменов на зимние Олимпийские игры 2002 в Солт-Лейк-Сити. Антивари подала заявку от своего имени на участие в играх, так как выполнила все требования, необходимые для участия. Она прилетела в Солт-Лейк-Сити за свой счёт, ожидая, что будет участвовать за Гренаду, но ОКГ отказался поддержать её, настаивая на том, что они не посылали спортсменов в Солт-Лейк-Сити. Международный олимпийский комитет отклонил её предложение на участие, потому что ОКГ не подавал заявку на её участие. Антивари обжаловала это решение в Спортивном арбитражном суде, но апелляция была отклонена.

С 2008 года Антивари представляет Азербайджан. В начале 2010 года она разорвала переднюю крестообразную связкау на колене, получив травму, от которой не сумела полностью оправиться в течение трёх лет.

На зимних Олимпийских играх 2010 года в Ванкувере представляла Азербайджан (подробнее см. статью Азербайджан на зимних Олимпийских играх 2010). Стартовала 24 и 26 февраля (гигантский слалом и слалом соответственно) в 10:00 по местному времени. В первой дисциплине финишировала 25 февраля на 57-м месте, во второй — вовсе не финишировала.

Антивари была в составе команды Азербайджана на Олимпийских играх 2014 года в Сочи, но не вышла на старт.

Гайя Бассани Антивари окончила Миланский университет по специальности права. Говорит на английском, французском и итальянском языках.

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 Профиль Гайи Бассани Антивари на официальном сайте Олимпийских игр 2014

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Meet 11 year old Chirley, 8 Years ago
October 8, 2016 April 19, 2019 Admin
Chirley Hyacinth was 5 years old when she lost her mother. When we met her she was 11 years old, and been in our care ever since. She completed her primary school cycle at age 15, to attend her secondary at Les "Soeurs de la Charité de St-Hyacinthe". Now 19 Chirley is been offered a scholarship to come to Port au Prince at the Ecole La Providence to complete her schooling. She wants to be an Agronomist, for the development of Custine, the village where she was born. Picture to the left she is with Sister Jacqueline, who adores her.
Free education as we know it in the United States is nonexistent in many developing countries, including Haiti. Today Haiti faces a multitude of challenges, magnified by the devastation of the 2010 earthquake, resulting 600,000 children are illiterate. ARCF's mission is to break that cycle of poverty among our youth.
Meet 8 years Widlene, 8 years ago
October 8, 2016 January 17, 2018 Admin
Eight year old Widlene, among many kids enrolled in first grade, for the first time at "Ecole La Jemmerais" de Custine, she had difficulties coping with the younger kids, in the same classroom, finishing eight grade at age 16. Now, she has grown mature in her faith. She's learned to trust in God. Despite her struggles, she has aspirations to break the cycle of poverty and make a diffrence in her family life.
"I want to be a nurse " she said.
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Haiti's widespread lack of access to safe drinking water and poor sanitation is the leading cause of infant mortality and illness in children. Many children, especially those living in rural areas, do not in fact have any drinking water. The situation is frightening in some urban areas. For example, residents of Delmas, a community bordering Port-au-Prince, have access to only one source of clean water and have to pay $.0.50/ cents to fill up a 20-liter bucket — about the size of an office water cooler. But few people can afford that price.
In rural area nearly every water source has become contaminated with human and animal waste because of the absence of a sewage sanitation system. DONATE a well there would be lifesaving.
The average cost for digging a well is $5,900 US Dollars.
Haiti has 15,200 primary schools, of which 90% are non-public and managed by communities, religious organizations or NGOs. The enrollment rate for primary school is 88%. Secondary schools enroll 20% of eligible-age children. Higher education is provided by universities and other public and private institutions.
The average yearly cost to send a child to school is estimated at $550.00 in urban areas and $430.00 in the countryside. This includes enrolment fees, Tuition, uniforms, books, shoes, and all other supplies. These costs are impossible for nearly 80% of all Haitian families, and render school as unattainable. This problem has resulted in an illiteracy rate of more than 65% of the population.
These hurdles to an education can easily create a sense of desperation in parents and contribute to the hopelessness of children. As a result, a seemingly perpetual cycle of poverty continues, generation after generation. That is why Combating Child Labor Project is so vital to changing the culture of poverty in Haiti.
With the help of a recent scholarship the children of Marie Dorzilma is going to school for the first time.
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The country faces shortages in educational supplies, school buildings and qualified teachers. The rural population is less educated than the urban. The 2010 Haiti earthquake and the 2016 Hurricane Matthew exacerbated the already constrained parameters on Haiti's educational system by destroying infrastructure and displacing 50–90% of the students, depending on localities.
The educational sector is under the responsibility of the Ministre de l'Éducation Nationale et de la Formation Professionnelle (MENFP). The Ministry provides very little funds to support public education. As a result, the private sector has become a substitute for governmental public investment in education as opposed to an addition. The Ministry is limited in its ability to improve the quality of education in Haiti.
Despite the deficiencies of the Haitian education sector, some Haitian leaders have attempted to make improving education a national goal. The country has attempted three major reform efforts, with a new one in progress as a response to the earthquake and the recent hurricane in 2016..
ARCF's Combating Child Labor in Haiti project proposes to raise $450,000 to build the Soveyo Learning Center in southern Haiti.
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In Haiti, less than 20% of the population has access to health care in their community.
The Government doesn't have the means to ensure an efficient distribution of health resources. The majority of the health care facilities are concentrated in Port-au-Prince and in other larger cities. This situation deprives remote areas of structure to ensure the provision of even basic health care to the population.
The primary problems that At Risk Children- Save the Kids seeks to address is the majority of orphanages /institutions housing orphan or vulnerable children does not have the knowledge or skills necessary to maintain an acceptable minimal health standards. Due to the lack of funding, guardian expertise, many negative behavior patterns have arisen that severely impact the level of care that the resident children receive. Certain cases, even result in the death of a child.
ARCF-Save the Kids Mobile Clinic and Health Education Program is for the benefit of the children and the populations in remote areas with no access to basic health care. This program is based on both preventive, as well as training of the communities on prevention and on the hygiene basic principles.
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Posted on March 1, 2019 by Kelly Pigott
Snakes and Green Beer: The Real Saint Patrick
Patrick is one of those ancient saints who became larger than life. His charismatic personality and scant material about his life motivated many later biographers to colorfully fill in the gaps. And thus rose legends about Patrick where he performed fantastic miracles, including driving out all the snakes from Ireland and single handedly defeating the Druids, resulting in large numbers of fans crowding bars every 17th of March to drink green beer in his honor. As fascinating and nefarious as these tales are, we should be careful not to discount the real Patrick who may not have had all the glamour of the mythical Patrick, but who nevertheless was a thoughtful poet and a courageous adventurer.
Interestingly, Patrick was NOT Irish. He wasn't even British, though he was born in modern day Britain. He was Roman, as was his father and grandfather, both of whom were leaders in the Christian church in Britain. He lived at the farthest edge of the Roman Empire among fellow Romans who were there to bring civility to the region, and to prevent the "barbarians" from encroaching into Roman territory. As you can imagine, there was a great prejudice against the Irish.
For the early part of Patrick's life, he probably enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle that included a classical education that will come in handy, later. By his own admittance, during this phase of his life, he wasn't very interested in matters of the church. And if circumstances had been otherwise, Patrick may have been just another aspiring Roman official.
But about the time Patrick turned 15, a large horde of Irish numbering in the thousands raided the area. They kidnapped Patrick, took him back to Ireland, and forced him into slavery. It was a miserable time. But like so many of the saints, his dark night of the soul stripped him of his pretense allowing him to discover himself and God.
After six years, Patrick received the first of many visions where a voice spoke to him.
Look, your ship is ready
And it was not nearby,
But was at a distance of perhaps two hundred miles;
And I had never been there,
Nor did I know anybody there;
And then later I took to flight,
And I abandoned the person with whom I had stayed for six years,
And I came in the power of God
Who was directing my way unto my good,
And I was fearing nothing until I reached that ship. (Confessions, 81)
Taking his cue from the vision, Patrick escaped, travelled 200 miles across treacherous landscape to a nearby seaport, and forced a captain through prayer to grant him passage. (Yes, I said that correctly. You'll have to read his Confessions to see how he did that.)
When he finally arrived home, he discovered his parents were dead. But he was welcomed by his extended family, and soon entered the clergy, where he ascended in the hierarchy and became a bishop. But Patrick was restless. Though his experience in Ireland was traumatic, he still felt drawn to these people.
And then, he had another vision of a pagan Irishman named Victoricius.
And there indeed 'I saw in a vision of the night' a man coming as if from Ireland,
Whose name was Victoricius,
With countless letters,
And he gave me one of them
-'that you come and walk once more among us'
And I read the beginning of the letter containing the 'Voice of the Irish'
-and I could read no further…. (Confessions, 93)
One can only image the emotional turmoil this vision caused. The voice compelled him to return to the very people who traumatized him as a child. Honestly, if I had had this vision, I would have attributed it to bad fish from a chippy.
But not Patrick. He sold his nobility rights and got permission from the church to return to the Irish. His actions were not without controversy. And the vote from the episcopacy was far from unanimous, with many of his closest friends urging him to give up this suicide mission. Nevertheless, Patrick travelled back to the land of his enemy.
Though the work was not easy, the genius of Patrick's approach was a deep respect for Irish culture. Though he was outspoken against the ways of the druids, he also knew that he had to embrace the ways of the Irish if he wanted them to listen. So long before Wycliffe translated the Bible into English, or Luther translated the Bible into German, or Carey translated the Bible into an Indian dialect, Patrick translated the Bible into Celtic and began a community of faith based on the traditions of the Syrian Monastics. Soon, a thriving church blossomed.
But again, not without opposition. This time from his own people back in Britain. A British Chieftain named Coroticus led a raid to Ireland where he looted villages and even killed several in Patrick's flock. Soon after, Patrick was called back to Britain where false charges were leveled against him in an ecclesiastical court, including avarice, which was laughable considering Patrick's sacrifices and lifestyle. In his defense, Patrick went on the attack, and confronted the wealthy bishops in Britain who sat at the very table of the murderer Coroticus and said nothing.
Eventually, Patrick returned to Ireland, where he spent the remaining years of his life nurturing the birth one of the most ancient forms of Christianity.
The prayer attributed to him, called the breastplate of Saint Patrick, is a Lorica, or a prayer of protection. Unfortunately, Patrick was not the author as it was written well after he died; however, the prayer very much embodies the spirit of Patrick. Its sentiment compels us to take great risks–to love our enemies as Patrick did, that they might become our friends. Even our brothers and our sisters.
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD (7", Wi-Fi)
16 May 2014, 1:18 p.m.
The Amazon Kindle Fire HD ($199/16GB; $249/32GB) isn't a tablet. It's more like a shop window onto the world's biggest content department store. The new 7-inch model from the super-retailer offers up a well-designed interface that provides an easy way to consume Amazon's huge library of content and services and to buy, buy, buy. That makes the Kindle Fire HD (KFHD) highly entertaining, and potentially the best purchase for tablet shoppers who value ease of use over all else. But in an increasingly competitive 7-inch tablet market, it stops just short of earning our Editors' Choice award. That honor remains with the Google Nexus 7.
Physical Design and Battery Life
The Kindle Fire HD feels more solid, well-built, and premium than the original Kindle Fire, which some people thought was made from leftover BlackBerry PlayBook parts. At 7.6 by 5.4 by 0.4 inches (HWD) and 13.9 ounces, it's slightly bigger, but slimmer and lighter than last year's model. The corners are more rounded, and the back is softly tapered with a grippy feel. It's constructed mostly of a matte plastic material, with a shiny black strip along the back housing two powerful, dual-driver, room-filling stereo speakers. The Power button is now recessed into the right side panel, as opposed to the original Fire's unfortunate bottom-mounted button, and there's a hardware volume rocker next to it.
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Fire up the display, and—WOW! The 7-inch IPS LCD is only 1,280-by-800—a fairly standard resolution for a small-screen tablet—but it's non-reflective, with great color balance, and a terrific viewing angle. It's better than the Nexus 7's same-spec display. You'll be able to watch this for hours.
Above the screen, there's a 1-megapixel video camera that can only be used by certain apps, such as Skype and Evernote. You get micro HDMI and micro USB ports on the bottom panel, but no memory card slots, and the battery isn't removable. Fortunately, the KFHD has pretty long battery life, with a solid 7 hours of video playback with the screen pumped up to maximum brightness. The Nexus 7, though, scored more than 10.5 hours on the same test.
Interface, Apps, Content, and Ads
The Kindle Fire HD runs Amazon's custom operating system over a base layer of Android 4.0. Call it "Amdroid." While Amdroid is compatible with most third-party Android apps, the user interface is totally unrecognizable from stock Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The focus is on letting you easily play with the stuff you download from Amazon.
The first thing you'll see when you turn on a Kindle Fire HD is an ad. Amazon feeds these "offers" to your tablet instead of showing a standard lock screen. During my review period, they rotated between one ad for a TV show, three for movies, one for a book, and two offers for $5 Amazon coupons. A two-line text ad also floats at the bottom of every home screen while you're using the tablet. If you hate the ads, you can pay Amazon $15, and you'll never see them again.
Like the earlier Kindle Fire, the KFHD's home screen starts with a horizontal list of clear, text options: Shop, Games, Apps, Books, Music, Videos, Newsstand, Audiobooks, Web, Photos, Docs, and Offers (the aforementioned ads). Below that there's a large, rotating carousel of the most recent icons you've used. There's no easy or obvious way to flip through multiple apps you're running at the same time, although the music player hangs out in the notification bar so you can pause it as needed.
If you're in portrait mode, the sell gets even harder: Many of the recently used icons on the home screen start to display a list of suggested purchases below them, while links to webpages show other trending pages.
Click into any category and you get a virtual bookshelf of your content, divided into Cloud and Device sections. When you have Wi-Fi signal, you can download stuff to move it from the Cloud (where you have unlimited storage space for your Amazon-purchased content) to the Fire itself, or delete it back into the Cloud to free up your available 12.6GB of on-device space. (There's no memory card slot, but you can double your storage with the 32GB Fire HD, which will cost you an exta $50.) When you're outside the reach of Wi-Fi, only the Device shelves are available. All the sections also have a link through to Amazon's store so you can buy more content when you're connected, of course.
The Web comes courtesy of Amazon's Silk browser, which has largely failed to live up to its promises of being super-fast and seamless through cloud acceleration. While it's a perfectly fine browser, Chrome on a Tegra 3-based Android device is faster with smoother scrolling. Amazon says Silk will speed up over the next several months as its servers optimize various Web pages.
The Photos section displays pictures from your Amazon account or your Facebook account (but not your friends' photos). Docs displays documents you've sideloaded or e-mailed to the Kindle's unique address; it displays PDFs, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations handsomely.
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German-based Giesecke & Devrient has widened the appeal of its SECCOS smart card operating system by including a contactless interface. Dubbed the SECCOS Dual Interface, it allows data transmission via contactless or contact-based solutions. Besides payment transactions, card-issuing enterprises can offer their customers additional applications that are quick and secure.
Hanover/Munich – Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) has expanded the SECCOS smart card operating system specified by the banking industry to include a contactless interface. The improvement will make possible additional card applications that provide benefits such as speed and easy handling for both card issuers and customers.
G&D has taken SECCOS and added to it the ISO/IEC 14443 Type A contactless transmission protocol on a dual interface chip, resulting in an operating system dubbed SECCOS Dual Interface (DI). Dual Interface makes possible data transmission via an over-the-air, i.e. contactless, interface as well as through contact-based one. Service providers who opt for the new card will profit from the high level of market penetration of the SECCOS operating system, which has become established as a secure chip card platform. The system offers the highest level of investment protection.
Besides payment transactions, card-issuing enterprises can therefore offer their customers additional applications that are quick, secure, and convenient.
"Contactless applications mean users no longer have to stick their cards into a terminal. They simply hold them up to an appropriate card reader," says Michael Kuemmerle, head of Giesecke & Devrient's Payment Division. "For example, SECCOS Dual Interface offers new means of supporting and expanding the implementation of e-ticketing within public transportation systems. These cards can also assume the functions of an ID badge – to gain entrance to a company's premises, for example – as well as help employers and employees keep track of hours worked," explains Kuemmerle.
The MIFARE emulation based on the industries contactless smart card standard and supported by the cards makes it possible to integrate them fairly easily into existing infrastructures, thus offering significant synergies and economies of scale. Since accessing the respective applications requires no direct contact between card and reader, throughput speed increases as costs for terminal maintenance decrease.
Service providers can choose to access the SECCOS D.I.-based dual interface card through either its contact interface or its contactless interface – provided over-the-air transmission is allowed for the application. Payment functions and signature applications according to Germany's digital signature law are to remain excluded from contactless data transmission, although SECCOS, being a multifunctional operating system, has been proven capable of handling such functions.
SECCOS, having been specified by the banking industry, is a secure platform for numerous payment applications, offering, for example, electronic purse and EMV functionality for national and international debit transactions. The card also carries an integrated juvenile protection feature. With its universally applicable signature function, the operating system also supports encrypted e-mail communication and safeguards electronic transactions over the Internet, including online banking and digital signing of contracts.


How does hypnotherapy work? There are differing points of view on this but in essence, Hypnotherapy works with the subconscious or unconscious mind. Hypnosis provides instant access to the subconscious.
Our conscious mind is the logical reasoning thinking part of brain. It is where you are, right here, right now, reading this blog. We cannot remember every tiny piece of information so our conscious mind chooses to remember what it wishes to remember and chooses to forget what it wishes to forget.
The subconscious or unconscious mind is the "doing" part of our brain. It functions automatically without us needing to think about it. For instance, when did you last think about your breathing and how to do it? Most of the time we don't. It just happens automatically.
Here in our subconscious is everything we've ever said, done, felt, heard, seen. Here is everything we know and think. Here is every emotion, every thought, every action. All filed away – in a very clever filing system.
In hypnotherapy we work with the subconscious and the power of Suggestion using hypnosis. As hypnotherapists we can help our patients access their filing system and pull out any files they choose to work with. Even those that are deeply archived.
It is in the subconscious that the hypnotherapist can help the patient make positive beneficial changes. But first the conscious mind, the logical part of the brain needs to be by-passed. And often (but not always), we use relaxation techniques to do this.
Our minds are powerful and we can use that to positive effect with hypnotherapy. The key to our subconscious is our imagination.
Hypnosis used therapeutically in hypnotherapy is quite simply the most powerful device for personal development and positive change.
Why? Because it utilises the most powerful part of our creative potential. Our imagination.
Hypnosis is a natural self-healing gift to us all, but only if we are aware of it and choose to use it.
In a hypnotic heightened state of awareness we are given an opportunity to reprogramme old unwanted behaviour patterns and habits. We can then create new positive and more appropriate ones.
It also offers us the opportunity to deeply relax which in turn can also increase our health and wellbeing.
How do I know I've been hypnotised?
Even when they show positive signs of a good level of trance, they are unable to clearly distinguish one state from the other.
I think it is important for my patients to be aware of this because some have an expectation (and almost hope) they will drift off to planet Zog!
And of course, some do!
Some awaken with regret. They were in such an amazing place that could not be adequately described, but they knew something was "going on".
Some patients say their arms or legs felt like lead. They couldn't have lifted them if they tried. Some say the opposite. They felt very light and floaty.
Many report an awareness of their surroundings but they somehow feel a long way off at the same time. Similar perhaps to a long and refreshing daydream. They knew they could wake up at any time but chose not to do so because they were in such a pleasant place.
Within hypnotherapy most patients can easily achieve a light trance. Many can achieve a medium trance but fewer can achieve a deep trance. It is within a deep trance that surgery and dental work can be performed without the use of anaesthesia but it does require lots of training and practice.
© Copyright 2015 – Sharon Eastwood. All rights reserved.
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package net.lshift.diffa.kernel.matching

import java.io.Closeable
import net.lshift.diffa.kernel.config.{DiffaPairRef, DiffaPair}

/**
 * Keeps track of event matchers and updates them upon receiving a notification of changes in DomainConfigStore.
 */
trait MatchingManager extends Closeable {
  /**
   * Adds a listener that will be informed of all matching status events.
   */
  def addListener(l:MatchingStatusListener)

  /**
   * Returns a matcher for the given pair if it exists; None otherwise..
   */
  def getMatcher(pair:DiffaPairRef) : Option[EventMatcher]

  /**
   * Handler for new pair creation or update of an existing one. This method should
   * recreate/keep intact all set-up matcher listeners before the update.
   */
  def onUpdatePair(pair:DiffaPair) : Unit

  /**
   * Handler for pair deletion.
   */
  def onDeletePair(pair:DiffaPair) : Unit
}

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Hopefully though you are not merely surviving each day until your kids are full grown and out of the house. We all need encouragement in those moments to see the gifts God has given us as the blessings they truly are.
I know, not my favorite either. In fact this is something I stink at. I am not a natural planner but a bona fide procrastinator through and through. I loathe organizing schedules on the calendar, weekly meal planning, and the like. But becoming a mom has forced disciplined me to be a better planner (um, sort of). I still cringe when I have to prepare ahead of time, but it is necessary in making the daily routine run smoother. For example, I try to pack Jesse's bag the night before if we are planning to go out the next day. Diapers, wipes, snacks, extra set of clothes are the essentials I keep in there. His cute little monkey book bag currently serves as my fashionable purse as well. I am still very often late wherever I go if I do not practice what I preach. Go figure.
Seriously, getting ready for the day (even if it is 3pm) helps your productiveness and maybe even gives you a boost of confidence. Supermom coming through!
As I was saying sometimes it is better for all parties involved when you learn what issues to enforce and when to cool your heels. If your kid wants to pick what shoes he wears (as long as it is weather appropriate), is it really a big deal for you to get your way? If it is, maybe try pulling two pairs out and then let him or her choose from those choices. If you are like me (a control freak) you tend to want your way allll the time. Look at it as a spiritual lesson for yourself too. Love is not demanding.
Some things like eating a balanced dinner and not surviving solely on cookies would be a good battle to win. If it is for their nutritional well being, safety, etc., those are justifiable issues to stand your ground. But the ones where you can let them exercise a little independence, go for it. You will not be as exhausted and your child will be less frustrated.
Yep, it is a tough one. Especially those days when you are just plum tired and little man has been up all night partying in his crib like its 1999. You may not get a full hour of uninterrupted quiet time but make goals for yourself anyway. Try to find a time in your day to read your Bible. Be intentional. Sometimes I listen to a sermon in the car or worship music to help align my thoughts with Truth. If you want to be a better mom this is the one thing that is most needed. God's Word is transformative it "is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12 NIV).
Stay faithful mamas. Hang in there. Even when you do not see any progress, keep going. It takes some kids longer than others to get it. Keep up the great work you are doing in teaching them. Christian moms continue to read Bible stories to your kids and sing worship songs with them. Show them your love for Jesus. You can make an impact in your child's life by introducing them to God and showing them how great He is. You are preparing the next generation. Your work is kingdom work.
One of the best things about having kids is that you kind of get to have a second childhood. You see things through their eyes as they experience something for the first time. The joy of a balloon, first taste of ice cream, and the fascination with birds. It is the simple things they take notice of and delight in. Childlike wonder is beautiful, and amusing.
Be playful with your kids. Don't be afraid to be silly. They do not care what important job you have, if your nails are perfectly manicured or if the casserole is something right off of Food Network. They just want you. They want your attention. I think it is adorable when Jesse follows me through the house and sits down with his toy, just to be near me. Don't wish away these years, mamas. They are so precious and they grow up way too fast. Even those days when I get really impatient with my son I think, what if this was the last day I had with him? Not to sound macabre, but none of us are guaranteed another day and anything can happen. This always jolts my perspective to be grateful for him and not take my son for granted.
#8 Take care of yourself!
I think moms are so awesome and giving that we sometimes put ourselves on the back burner. We let go of things that used to matter to us: exercise, a favorite hobby like reading, sewing, cooking (for fun!), photography or whatever. It may not be as much as you'd like but try to take time for you a bit. One time after Jesse was in bed I plopped on the living room floor, plugged ear buds in to mellow tunes and painted my nails. A very simple thing, but it helped me relax and feel pretty, like a woman and not just a mom.
I would also add to this a date night with your man. It's important not to just take care of yourself but your marriage too. If money is tight, maybe just watch a movie together on Netflix after the kids have gone to bed. Get the popcorn (or chocolate in my case) and enjoy snuggle time with your sweetie!
Life is beautiful and meant to be lived well, with intention. You can do this. I hope you have been encouraged and you are now ready to go back out there and do your mom thing! Do you have anything you would add to this list? Anything you disagree with? I would love to hear your comments, suggestions, and snide remarks (kidding about the last one). Happy Thursday!


This individual, Angel Vicioso, lives in the next door apartment where chemicals and nano technology is pushed through the water, where directed energy is felt every time I enter the bathroom, where the water pressure fluctuates constantly, where the temperature of the water goes cold upon enters the bathtub and where the water hardly gets hot even though the kitchen sink is always hot. He was the first one to come out after hearing the "work" crew.
Church Of Scientology New York located at: 227 West 46th Street; New York, NY 10036 recently mailed a letter to an Angel Vicioso at Apartment B(address not disclosed to protect privacy) that was accidentally found in my mailbox Apartment A. A video was taken and will be posted after I move from here. In the meantime, I share some photos with the name of Trevor on the letter. I was informed in a general email about the Cult nature of the Church Of Scientology, but this is the first time I can say it is a big possibility. But I'm not going to draw conclusions, because it could be a ploy. But if it is found that Church Of Scientology is involved in my direct assault, it will not remove any government responsibility. Because of how involve these attacks are. Besides they just might be an ARM of the government to carry out certain tasks in various locations.
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I want to thank you for all the information. I heard the Church of Scientology believes in a space alien that delivers messages. Something like that. It sounds like a dangerous cult, although just about everything is dangerous, or has always been dangerous.
I once lived in a very corrupt small city, my neighbor was a drug dealer? I'm guessing. Had crowds of people in and out of his house made him look extremely popular, and I get a little offended at people attack white people because these were kind of on the Mexican side and they broke into my car and ripped out the back door siding this after I gave three Mexican girls a ride to town after they asked.
anyways one night I went outside just after dark and this neighbor had a small garage next to our small garage, and suddenly it obviously didn't notice my presence and it looked like a small wooden satellite on the top right of his garage suddenly opened by itself, it looked rather alien, when it notice me it close and disappeared.
I wished I would have trespassed ran over and ripped it off what-ever-it-was because we were being electronically tortured all the time.
Today I remember it but I don't know how they did it or why, after moving a neighbor that hanged out with him told me upon me asking him about them keeping company, he said yeah, because he had the drugs he wanted. Basically that was his point, the company was for drugs.
All the time. They are controlling it remotely. So they can program it to do certain things. The idea of them doing this is too hijack your mind with constant stress control so the can manipulate you with using these methods.
With that said, thanks Grace for sharing your story with us and your success in moving into a new home.
I have a question: have they ever messed with your smoke alarms, orvl have you seen strange things appear? When i lived in housing apartments, late one night i saw what i learned later was a holographic gun camera with a zoom lens literally come out of my bedroom window frame and through the curtain.
Then after i moved, the wired in battery backup smoke alarm in my bedroom would make two quick chirps and light flashing in sync right after i went to bed, every night, as though it was signalling someone i was in bed. Then one night, late (2 or 3 a.m.) it suddenly went off like there was a fire, but there wasn't. Within seconds after it woke me up, it suddenly stopped. Needless to say, that thing got disconnected promptly the next day, only to be temporarily reconnected when inspections were supposed to occur-although they never did in my apartment. Think they just said they were going to to mess with me.
Anyway, i prayed for a long time, and God blessed me with a wonderful spouse whom i dearly love, and it became financially feasible for us to move into a house. Thankfully this crap doesn't happen any more.


In this podcast, Kristine discusses how your fears can be overcome using hypnosis techniques.
If you are interested in learning more call, text or email Kristine today.
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I read something today about how doing the coconut oil "pull", where you swish it in your mouth for 20 minutes and then spit it into the garbage, may make your head hurt for 20 minutes and then you will feel great. Not sure if it works. Probably a better idea to drink less. Good poetry though!


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Q: Display pop up information on clicking marker in google map The display pop up information consists of: location, name, country, lat and long, in a single popup window by clicking each marker in Google maps. I need to display all information, like: "Location: Bondi Beach, Country: Australia, Lat:-33.890, Long: 151.274", of that particular marker clicked by the user.
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</template>

A: You can set the info-window content as an HTML. JS fiddle from Google.
Google official documentation.
Code Example:
var locations = [
    ['Bondi Beach', -33.890542, 151.274856, 4],
    ['Coogee Beach', -33.923036, 151.259052, 5],
    ['Cronulla Beach', -34.028249, 151.157507, 3],
    ['Manly Beach', -33.80010128657071, 151.28747820854187, 2],
    ['Maroubra BeachManly Beach Manly Beach Manly Beach', -33.950198, 151.259302, 1]
];

var count, marker;

// Init map
var mapOptions = {
    zoom: 13,
    center: new google.maps.LatLng(locations[0][1], locations[0][2]),
    scrollwheel: true,
};

var map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById("map"), mapOptions);

// Create info window
var infowindow = new google.maps.InfoWindow({
    maxWidth: 350,
    pixelOffset: new google.maps.Size(-10,-25)
});

var infoFn = function (count) {
    return function (e) {
        var content = '
' +
            'Location: ' + locations[count][0] + '' +
            ', Lat: ' + locations[count][1] + '' +
            ', Long: ' + locations[count][2] + '' +
            '
';

        infowindow.setContent(content);
        infowindow.open(map);
        infowindow.setPosition(new google.maps.LatLng(locations[count][1], locations[count][2]));
    }
};

// Add markers
for (count = 0; count < locations.length; count++) {
    marker = new google.maps.Marker({
        position: new google.maps.LatLng(locations[count][1], locations[count][2]),
        map: map,
        title: locations[count][0]
    });
    marker.setMap(map);

    let fn = infoFn(count);
    google.maps.event.addListener(marker, 'click', fn);
}

Working demo.

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Where has the time gone! ………. the last time I looked in it was October 10th…..
There has been quite a lot going on and I thought I would bring my wee blog into touch with those who still follow me..
Some good news first, My daughter returned home after spending several months working in Majorca for my sister, lovely having her back home for a while.. although she does intend to return back to the Balearic Isles next year.
We had a bit of a rat problem in November, as many of you know I have a couple of rescue bunnies and they are kept secure in their cages within a secure run… or so I thought! That was until rats decided to dig their way into the run!… so we had to relocate the bunnies into the greenhouse for the winter, it has a concrete base and also rat proof.
I called in the pest control people who took care of the rodent invasion… chunky and I found a dead one on the lawn one morning and I didnt realise just how big rats were! excluding the tail it must have been about 7-8 inches long!… so the garden is now rat free thankfully!
Because I keep chickens the pest control people reckon they were attracting the rats to the garden, so I made the decision to rehome my 2 chickens 😦 I was so sad to see them go, but they did go to a lovely new home in the middle of nowhere to a lovely young chap. About 3 weeks after they had gone I received an email from him to say that wee Brenda my Partridge Pekin had sadly died, along with 3 of his own birds, a branch had falled off a tree in the severe gales that we had in December and fallen on the birds who were eating from a feeder… poor wee Bren.. I howled for most of the night.. I loved that wee bird!
More sad news on the pet front.. Tweed, our little rescue netherland dwarf rabbit passed away … I had noticed a while back that she was getting arthritic in her back legs and losing condition.. she was a wee old lady and I think I mentioned in my last post that I didnt think she would see the winter through and my gut feelings were right!… She is now burried in the garden in a lovely wee spot under an ornamental potted tree and when I stand at the kitchen window I look out over where she is… bless her crabby wee heart, although she was a grumpy wee bunny who would growl and attack you when visited every day, we loved her to bits.
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It's nice to hear your news and I'm glad that you have a warm spaniel to cuddle. That's the best cure for sadness I know. 🙂 Wishing you a merry Christmas.
Springers are indeed great and most often constant companions…Smiley is gorgeous! My guy's name is Parker and he has his own blogspot if you care to check him out. He does have allergies to all kinds of dog food and I'm trying to whip up dishes that make him feel good and keep him healthy. Thank you for sharing Smiley with us. Happy New Year from a Springer lover in Los Angeles.
Hi honey, how are you, just found your blog again. Nice to see Chunky too.
If you ever fancy another bunny I always have lots of New Zealand whites (babies) and would give you one with pleasure, just ask.
Not sure if this is any use, but when female bunnies get grumpy like that it's usually hormones because they want to be mated……serious pmt, lol. The cure is to get them spayed if you don't want to breed from them.


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Rap 'n' rock with Linkin Park
It has been a while since any international band played in Kuala Lumpur. Thus fans will have reason to be excited when US rap-rock band Linkin Park performs live at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. It is also the band's only show in Southeast Asia.
Linkin Park comprises Chester Bennington (vocals), Rob Bourdon (drums), Brad Delson (guitar), Joseph Hahn, Phoenix (bass) and Mike Shinoda (emcee, vocals and guitar).
Hailing from Los Angeles, Linkin Park was established in the mid-90s. It became famous two years ago when its debut album, Hybrid Theory, sold 14 million albums, making it the No.1 selling album of 2001. In Malaysia, its album sold 300,000 copies.
Soon the band became one of the hottest ones around, sharing the limelight with the likes of P.O.D. and Papa Roach. Its music is loud and irreverent but also poetic and thoughtful, a unique combination. The energy, tempered with sensitivity, creates melodic rhythms that appeal to fans.
Following its success during OZZfest 2001, the band held 324 "live" performances throughout the United States in one year. It also launched three chart-topping singles including In The End, Crawling and Papercut.
In 2002, it received a Grammy for Best Hard Rock performance for Crawling as well as nominations for Best Rock Album and Best New artiste.
Earlier this year, the band launched its second album, Meteora, with hits such as Somewhere I Belong and Numb.
In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Shinoda revealed that when he was 13, he told his teacher Eileen, "I want to play more jazz and blues and maybe hip-hop."
She said to him: "Maybe you just wanna get a keyboard and start learning those things on your own."
That led Shinoda to buy a sampler and experiment with digital-based music.
On the band, Shinoda said: "We'd rather go to somebody's house and write a song than to party.
"At parties, you know what's was going to happen. You know who's going to get drunk. But when we get together to write songs, we never know what's going to happen. It's (songwriting) much more exciting."
On how the band writes its songs, he said: "We get together in a one-on-one session and brainstorm. I find the guys really respond when all attention is on them and their ideas.
"Then we go back and forth and build momentum from there. It's very fluid, and it lends itself to capturing moments of spontaneity without having to jam with the whole band."
The concert is brought to Malaysia by local outfit Jojo Entertainment and its regional affiliate Lushington Entertainment, which organised the Michael Jackson concert at Stadium Merdeka in 1996.
Open terrace seating tickets are priced at RM100 and RM80 while grandstand tickets are RM125.
Tickets are available at all Axcess outlets nationwide and at Hard Rock Cafй Kuala Lumpur.
Online bookings can be made at www.axcess.com.my and through the Axcess Ticket hotline at 03-7491- 9999. Tickets for Singapore-based fans are available through the SISTIC ticketing network.
New Straits Times - October 13, 2003


These are some free browser-based Flash games that I recommend. See also my list of free independent Windows games.
Anika's Odyssey is a short and well-crafted adventure game.
Auditorium is a unique music-based puzzle game.
But That Was [Yesterday] is an artsy, dreamlike game.
Canary is a clever action/puzzle game.
Captain Forever is a space melee ship-building game.
Continuity is a clever slide puzzle platformer.
Dino Run is a simple but excellent low-resolution action game.
Every Day the Same Dream is a short, bleak game.
Feed the Head defies description.
Fly Guy by Trevor Van Meter, Jason Krogh, et al.
Fly Guy is the type of thing that makes the Internet worth visiting.
Gateway and Gateway 2 are strange, clever point-and-click inventory-based puzzle games.
Go to Hell is in the same genre as Dig Dug or Mr. Driller, but with fun water physics as a new twist.
Grow Cube is the third in a series of interesting trial-and-error puzzle games.
Hoshi Saga is a series of games in which you have to find a star in each of many cleverly-designed puzzles. Some of the puzzles are extremely easy to solve, while others aren't.
Immortall is a short dramatic game that tells its story effectively.
The Majesty of Colors is a one-screen game with multiple endings.
Orisinal is not a single game, but a large collection of ingenious small games.
Pragaras is a stylish and interesting game that can be a little confusing at first.
QWOP is a game that's as entertaining to lose as to win.
Samorost is an odd and attractive point-and-click game. There's also a shareware sequel.
Silly Sausage is a puzzle game involving a stretchy dog. I think I could listen to the in-game music forever.
Small Worlds is simple platform exploration game with an interesting use of scale.
Today I Die is a quick one-screen puzzle-type game.
You Have to Burn the Rope is a short, straightforward platform action game.