I've signed up for the Bloggiesta over at Natasha's blog, MawBooks. It's a bit of insanity, I know, because I'm also working hard to complete two deadlines, hopefully by Monday, so that I'll have a few days to prepare for our road trip (we leave on Friday). My husband has also been breathing down my neck to start blogging regularly at our food blog – I moved the blog to a new account, leaving behind all our old posts in the process, and haven't done much with things ever since – so I'm also celebrating Bloggiesta over there, too, in the hopes of motivating myself to get into daily food blogging, as well.
BUT the Bloggiesta sounds like so much fun and I really want to participate! So my list of things to do here will be on the shorter side, but I figured it would be a good way to get involved and catch up on things I wanted to get done around MsBookish before I left on holidays.
write and schedule as many Incoming! new book arrival posts as possible. I have a huge stack here, so it would be nice to get them out of the way. While I intend to blog regularly while on holidays (we're supposed to have Internet access), it will still be nice to know I'll have some scheduled posts to rely on.
Update (already!): almost forgot two more things: upgrade existing plugins and upload and activate new plugins!
This isn't a huge list, but I wanted to be realistic. I also don't want to stress out. Plus I'd like to participate in some of the mini-challenges, too, so this will hopefully leave me some time for doing that!
This entry was posted in Blogging and Blog Events and tagged Bloggiesta, blogging fun on June 19, 2009 by Belle.


that filibuster actually summon the strength to come on television tonight.
leaders who oppose him to be quiet, just be quiet.
BARACK OBAMA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: This debate needs to change.
It`s outgrown the old political stalemates.
out here on the Senate floor.
instead of running, wrapping your arms around a 6-year-old boy.
members of this Congress will have blood on our hands.
vote shows he must be feeling some pressure.
ever happens again? I yield the floor.
I`m not using the word conservative in a political sense.
careful people. Their behavior is very careful.
not the rebels. They`re the class presidents.
He was student-body president at Wethersfield High School in Connecticut.
a path in life. He always knew what he was going to do.
house, along the way, he picked up a wife and two kids.
Chris Murphy would do what he did last night.
action available to a senator is the filibuster.
are. Most of them are not that way.
colleagues will hate them for doing it and they know that.
you`ve run out of moves.
for you to give up and they always give up.
typical outcome of a filibuster. Absolutely nothing.
committee or on the floor.
vote and that`s all he wanted, a vote.
children, families who he met in the worst possible circumstances.
11:20, not for another minute, and so he rose and he held the floor.
suits and ties, well-dressed women, standing at podiums talking endlessly.
offices watching it on TV.
unpredictable, one of them is doing something disruptive to all of them.
One of them is rebelling against the way the Senate is doing its business.
Everyone in the Senate watching begins with the same questions.
of time. Everyone thinks it`s hopeless.
the Senate knew that it was working.
floor to do, he was shaming the United States Senate.
face of that continued slaughter isn`t just painful to us.
by allowing him to rest a little bit.
was going to have to give Chris Murphy a vote.
Republican wall was now open.
cared about, he was going to have to stay at this for 30 years.
Senate was the stuff of real drama.
where America would be if Chris Murphy did not stand up yesterday.
the way the founding fathers expected it to.
Hopelessness is never instantly replaced with a bright sunrise of hope.
then bright enough for everyone in the Senate to see.
assault rifle in a place where they both mistakenly always felt safe.
Murphy found Dylan Hockley and embraced him.
Senate for two hours or six hours or 14 hours.
constituents want change to happen.
you do to make sure that Orlando or Sandy Hook never, ever happens again.
talk to him a few minutes ago.
And he told me not a day goes by when he doesn`t think of Dylan Hockley.
believed Senator Murphy when he told me that.
there hasn`t been much progress in years.
been shot down by Republicans, mainly Republicans in the house.
anything like that a little less likely.
anything legislatively that would increase safety when it comes to guns.
Senator Murphy is advocating for this week.
worked with Democrats. There were still a handful left.
really does cling to their guns.
getting them off the terror watchlist and then able to buy a gun.
some Republicans say it should be better handled by a judge.
What do you make of these distinctions?
putting the cart before the horse at this point.
lot more broken than just the question of access to buy.
state to carry that gun anywhere at any time.
grand mission of bringing down skyscrapers.
know, that have these tremendous capacities.
of choice for terrorists who want to do these acts.
look at the guns that are being used.
and Matt Valentine, thank you both for joining us, really appreciate it.
used to have Chris Christie`s job.
have it – oh, yes, John McCain, the John McCain thing.
Wait until you see this. John McCain is now the latest victim of Trumpism.
Trump today, and it looks like Paul Ryan is really getting tired of this.
make it hopefully, we`re going to make it a worthwhile year.
done has never been done before.
right. We`ve just lived through a year of Donald Trump, the candidate.
spending more and more time these days taking on Republicans.
struggle every day with the latest nutty thing that Donald Trump has said.
leaders like yourself – be quiet and just please be quiet, don`t talk.
that this is a guy who is going to have respect for separation of power?
represent a separate but equal branch of government.
four presidential campaigns including the Bush for President 2000 campaign.
there`s never going to be a new Trump.
into the ditch with the throttle`s fire world.
Because as his poll numbers go down, his crazy goes up.
you support me? I said, well, we`re like two companies.
didn`t rush to do that.
weeks since John Kasich hasn`t endorsed him.
who are stuck with the endorsement.
be regretting that right now.
good women who did this. And – but I`ll tell you what?
respected for a long time, a break is going to have to happen here.
needs to say, look, I gave him every chance in the world.
benefit he gets from doing that?
in a spectacular Mondalesque way.
possible." Why is not that good enough in this situation?
American people. That is why this is different.
from former Governor Christine Todd Whitman.
video live streamed from Burlington, Vermont.
Christine Todd Whitman will join us.
the red team or the blue team, but to be on the American team.
all together, but history will remember what we do in this moment.
your reaction to what Hillary Clinton just said?
ahead of your partisanship, and I do think this is a time.
with Hillary Clinton on that point. Let us listen to this.
have our republicans either stick together or let me just do it by myself.
I will do very well. I am going to do very well.
O`DONNELL: Donald Trump wants you to be quiet.
families of terrorists, that we are going to ban all Muslims.
does not represent the party in which I grew up.
say on the radio about what happened in Orlando.
back. And that is all these people understand.
CRAIG CARTON, RADIO HOST: And how do you fight back?
get over there, they are coming here and they showed it again this weekend.
O`DONNELL: Your reaction to Governor Christie.
say we have been over there far too long and we are doing a lot of bombing.
there. And to say that what happened in Orlando can be traced back there.
he also said in that interview you have got to bomb them. Who do you bomb?
the fact that he was probably gay Muslim.
approach was OK because of what he had seen on the internet.
something together because they are being told to by an outside group.
So I do not disagree that we have got to do something, but we are doing it.
not know who you are going to bomb.
O`DONNELL: IARE you in the never Trump camp?
on and Hillary Clinton`s name on it, how do you vote?
WHITMAN: I could write in.
carefully to see how Hillary Clinton developed somewhat, she says.
republicans given up on that at this point?
candidate, but it is both republicans and democrats.
this before. It is a substance choice for many people.
about what might be doable at the convention to stop a Trump nomination?
think, is going to be very difficult.
in the never Trump camp. Thank you very much for joining us tonight.
going to bet on pandering. That is coming up.
today. NBCs Richard Engel has the story.
weaker, according to an specially sober CIA assessment today.
terrorism ability and global overreach.
fighters into position for more violence.
ENGEL: Militants may already be on the move. A senior U.S.
also the main gateway for ISIS fighters to and from the west.
Special Forces in Iraq and Syria.
fight, but we are making significant progress.
there has not been enough of it to make ISIS any less dangerous.
and a murders of a police officer and his wife in France.
said this about the attack in Orlando.
became ISIS, and ISIS is what it is today.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Directly responsible?
hallway to see if he really meant what he said.
States of America. So, he bears responsibility.
of the United States` actions were responsible.
back from sounding like Donald Trump by issuing this tweet.
kind of desperate Trumpism in someone who is running in Arizona.
when I read this from him in his column.
Falwell`s university if he wanted the nomination.
Word." Really appreciate. Good night, Charlie. Thank you.
O`DONNELL: And Joy Reid is substituting for Chris Hayes. That is next.


Christmas is more than the seasonal festivities that surround us. It's a time to pause and reflect on what truly matters.
This year, we invite you and your family to spend Christmas time at one of the community's favorite holiday celebrations. Select your campus below to find out more about Christmas at Hill Country.
Come enjoy timeless carols, a meaningful message, and the traditional lighting of the candles. You may even find yourself under a flurry of snow at the end! You won't want to miss this festive holiday gathering of hope and joy that welcomes families of all ages, sizes, and traditions. We look forward to celebrating Christmas Eve with you!
Our 3:30 and 5 pm services tend to be the most crowded. We encourage you to consider joining us for one of our other service times on December 24.
We will have deaf interpretation at our 7:30 pm service on December 24.
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We are excited to gather with you for this holiday celebration!
Come enjoy timeless carols, a meaningful message, and the traditional lighting of the candles. You may even find yourself under a flurry of snow at the end!
In between services, enjoy a family photo booth, inflatables, bumper cars, and some sweet treats — hot chocolate, hot cider, and cookies.
You won't want to miss this festive holiday gathering of hope and joy that welcomes families of all ages, sizes, and traditions. We look forward to celebrating Christmas Eve with you!
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Join us on December 24 at the Lakeline Campus at any of the following times for this special holiday celebration.
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Bongs have been a staple of the artisanal head shop since the 1970s, and glass is the preferred medium, being simple to clean, colourful and easy on the mouth. Find all cannabis bongs made from glass right here on our website. Of course the bongs can also be used for your other favorite herbs.
Exclusively made by Ehle for Zamnesia, the Mr. Twister ice tube combines pure beauty with outstanding glassblowing craftsmanship. This elegant bong is made from highly-durable borosilicate glass and has a glass down stem and bowl. The carb hole is optional. Each Mr. Twister has been inspected and signed by Mr. Ehle himself! The bong has a height of 450mm and features the white Ehle logo.
A classic glass ice bong without any bells or whistles but this doesn't mean it's bad. Not at all! This heavyweight glass ice bong is extremely strong since it is made from 9mm thick glass, something you won't often find if you're looking for a simple and practical bong. It's also very easy to clean. This glass bong has a height of 35cm.
Clear glass bong with a rather unusual shape. The lying "T" shape allows for the use of an extra long down-pipe and the spherical intersection functions as a swirling and smoke-collecting chamber. The non-centrally located carb hole provides an extra swirling effect while inhaling. Height: 19cm, Joint: 14.5mm.
Custom made by EHLE for Zamnesia, the Red-Eye Reaper Glass Bong is a masterpiece of glass blowing craftsmanship. This classic-style ice bong combines functionality with simple yet beautiful elegance. The bong is "Made in Germany" from high-grade borosilicate glass and measures 18.8mm in width at the joint. It features the Zamnesia logo on the side and the EHLE logo on the foot.
The bellied glass chamber of the straight Glass Bong 420 Bazooka by EHLE makes it lie comfortably in the hand, while your mind is at ease, knowing this high-quality piece of craftsmanship is Made in Germany. Add water, a screen and smoking blend, light up and then take off! Height: 37cm. Wall thickness: 3.5mm. Joint size: 18,8mm.
Custom-made by EHLE for Zamnesia, the Fat Boy glass bong features thick 5mm glass which makes it exceptionally sturdy. This awesome "Summer Sun Beach Holidays" type-of bong has a hollow shisha style foot and measures 34cm in height. The joint diameter is 14.5mm. Each EHLE bong is carefully inspected and signed my Mr. EHLE himself!
When it comes to glass bongs, EHLE is a good adress. Their Glass Bong Couch Locker with carb hole proudly wears the EHLE logo in a fiery red. Standing on a hexagonal foot, it measures 37 cm in height and with a wall thickness of 3.5mm, this bong is pretty robust and has just the right weight. Joint size: 18,8mm.
Classic clear glass bong without any needless embellishments. Snugly fits into the hand with its smooth and unsophisticated surface. Perfect gift for fans of true simplicity. Height: 18cm, Joint: 14.5mm.
The Glass Bong Bomb looks like a bomb and bangs like a bomb. The extra big carb hole allows for extremely fast and deep inhaling. The diameter of the water piston is 10cm and the overall length amounts to 22cm wherein the height (including chillum) is 18cm. The shape reminds me of the old brass bongs back in the 80s - "black widows". Sweet nostalgia.
The Glass Bong Handmodel is a perfect little bud burner for the die-hard veteran of smoking pure marijuana. Only 13cm small, but with a big round water-bowl and a carb hole to provide tough kicks. Some green decoration is almost mandatory (some red-eyed people tend to overlook transparent devices hence the leaves on the tube as a contrast).
E=mc² is pure simplicity compared to this highly sophisticated Glass Bong Einstein. Well, at least it helps you ponder thoughts about the theory of relativity - depending on the adjustment of the five chambers it is relatively small (26cm) or big (40cm), but the smoke is always smooth and very cool and clean. And then it is time to calculate the impact force: E=½m x v² - holy physicist!
The Glass Bong Mad Scientist is the perfect smoking device for the lab technician working on filtering tar and other harmful substances. The main tube has a removable fitted rubber base for easy cleaning. The height of the experimental setup depends on the adjustment of the chambers and can be extended to 40cm. Memo: Choose the right weed to cure your facial tic and straighten your head.
The primary smoking device in this attractive boxed set is a large (31 cm tall) glass bong with a round bowl. The bong is accompanied by a simple glass tube & integrated bowl pipe, an enameled metal stash box, a keychain pipe (metal), extra screens for the big bong, and a brush to clean it with. All packaged in a purple-lined, carved wooden box.
Did you ever have a hit from a bucket bong? Yeah, that was long ago and was pretty messy could be your answer. Well, some bright head had the idea to make a "glass-bucket-bong": the Pump Gun by Black Leaf. It works just like a bucket bong, but looks really classy and is made of thick glass. This is the pumpgun among bongs!
A true behemoth and hyper-class device among glass bongs - the ROOR Glass Bong Dealer's Cup 7.0mm. This monstrous brain banger stands 55cm tall and you could probably slam a nail in a wall with it - the glass is whopping 7mm thick! 2500g in weight, decorated with a lime-green ROOR logo and equipped with a 18.8mm joint link. Down-tube and glass screen included. Luxury "made in Germany".
This is the next higher level to quality, this is a luxury glass bong! The tubular ROOR Glass Bong Black 5.0mm is made from high-grade 5mm thick borosilicate glass and stands 45cm tall. Emblazoned with the boastful ROOR logo and delivered with down-tube and 3-point glass screen. The joint size for the down-tube is 14.5mm in diameter. No carb hole. Superb quality "made in Germany".
The Glass Bong ROOR Zumo 4.2mm is a giant lung volume testing brain buster bong! The boastful orange logo indicates the glass thickness and is a guarantee for a high quality product. No ice notches or carb hole deface the look of this 50cm tall and 65mm in diameter mammoth with a joint diameter of 29.2mm. Glass screen and down-tube included. Are you ready for the coup de grace?
The Glass Bong Grip has four bulges for a perfect grip and a carb hole for a hard kick. The ideal bong for one-handed operation. If you manage to let it slip through your fingers you have a serious problem with your motor functions - go to bed already! Only 17cm tall.
The Glass Bong Galaxy is a straight to the egg-shaped beaker bud burner. The chillum reaches deep down in the beaker for an extra cool and smooth smoking experience. Stands 38.5cm tall on a wide round base and has a carb hole.
The glass bong Golden Dragon Straight by Black Leaf comes completely with diffuser adapter, pre-cooler, adapter down-pipe and bowl. This masterpiece stands 45cm tall and weighs 1.32kg. The golden trims and the printed Golden Dragon make this bong a true eye-catcher. Your stoner buddies will envy you badly. Comes in an illustrated gift box.
Cool, cold, ice bong! The ice in the additional upper chamber cools the smoke to the max, ensuring for an extra smooth smoking experience. This thick glass bong comes as transparent as can be - try and keep it like that, always use a (brass!) screen and clean it frequently. Height: 38cm. Joint size: 14.4mm.


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"Enduring Resolve" "The Other Hero"
"Liberation of the Triforce" is the second Scenario of the "Grand Finale" arc of Legend Mode in Hyrule Warriors. It takes place in Ganon's Tower.
After felling Ganondorf's stronghold at the Gerudo Desert, the Hyrulean Forces march back to Hyrule Field after pinpointing Ganondorf's exact location. Upon their arrival, they find that the entirety of Hyrule Castle and its grounds have been transformed into a dark and foreboding place to fit Ganondorf's image. From there, he prepared a dark ritual of inner-awakening. With the fate of all of Hyrule on their hands, the Hyrulean Forces, along with their allies from across the ages, march towards Ganon's Tower for the final, decisive battle.
As the Hyrulean Forces march onto the battlefield, Ganondorf summons a pair of Argoroks to buy him more time for the awakening. As the dragons appear, Princess Zelda (or Ruto if playing as Zelda) strategizes that they be fought individually. Lana and Midna advances to fight the Argorok in the north, while Impa leaves to combat the southern one. Link assists them both, eventually defeating the Argoroks one by one. Meanwhile, Darunia (or alternately Ruto if playing as Darunia) appears at the Mountain Keep with a Bombchu to detonate a weak wall in the West Field Keep, the same wall that King Dodongo had previously broke in. With Link's efforts, the Bombchu successfully reaches the wall and detonates, allowing the Hyrulean Forces to proceed through the destroyed wall. However Ganondorf's strength has already grown considerably since.
The Hyrulean Forces take over the Keep, however it is too late as Ganondorf finally reaches full power. Swearing that no one can defeat him now, he moves onto the field to combat the Hyrulean Forces. His arrival increases the Morale of his troops, and lightning is also sent falling from the sky to strike his enemies below. However by entering the field, both the Castle Keep and Abandoned Fort are opened. With the situation now critical, Zelda commands her Forces to enter the castle and take it, as reclaiming it should wane the Dark Power Ganondorf's troops now hold. As Link departs to reclaim the Castle, Darunia faces Ganondorf in battle to buy him time. After claiming the Keep, Hyrule Castle is returned to its previous shape as the Morale of Ganondorf and his troops fall, giving the Hyrulean Forces the advantage. Link and Ganondorf are then faced in battle, eventually resulting in Ganondorf's defeat. Alternately, Link can also fight and defeat Ganondorf while he is still empowered, after which the Hyrulean Forces will conquer the Castle Keep while Ganondorf is beaten.
Although defeated, Ganondorf laughs that only his one form was defeated, and that his true power is now awakening. Now at full power, Ganondorf uses the power of the Triforce and is transformed into the monstrous Ganon. As Ganon rages across the field, he begins a Lightning Attack on the Castle Keep, threatening the Castle's stronghold. Despite the grave circumstances, Zelda tells her troops to be brave and fight back to save the Castle. Link combats Ganon with the items he received throughout his battles, battling him the same way as previous bosses he had faced before. Ganon's armor is destroyed in the process, leaving him vulnerable. At this point, Zelda grants Link the Light Arrows so that he may defeat Ganon. Empowered by the strength of Link's allies, the Light Arrows overpower Ganon, allowing Link to fight his weakened form. As Ganon's health falls to its last, Link delivers the finishing blow.
Defeated, Ganon collapses as the Triforce leaves his body. The split pieces return to their previous holders Link, Zelda and Lana. Using their combined powers of the Triforce, the three seal Ganon away. With the battle and war now finally over, Fi, Darunia, Ruto, Midna and Agitha wave good-bye as they are sent back to their ages. Lana asserts that the only thing left to do is to return the Master Sword to its pedestal, but leaves that duty to Link and Zelda. At the Sacred Pedestal in the Temple of the Sacred Sword, Link and Zelda return the Master Sword to its base, thus cutting off the shadows and finally returning peace to Hyrule.


Friday, I traveled up to Dublin to see the wonderful Bill Bailey at a gig he was doing in the o2 (it was awesome btw) I was staying till Sunday when my sister and her boyfriend would drive me back home. On Saturday we went to see Back To The Future in the cinema :D If you ever get the chance to see it on the big screen do! It is very awesome.
She was very nervous at first but she is completely full of beans now chewing anything in front of her including my shoes and the bottom of my jeans haha!
We went through a good few names, I wanted Zephyr (The Red Hot Chili Peppers song) but mammy didn't like it so we stuck with Bailey (after Bill ;)) which is much more fitting :D I think it was her name the moment we got her really! It was the first name I said!
Here are some of the first shots I took of her.


Reggae Roast are excited to present our 2018 NYE Bonanza with an all star line up to see in the New Year in style!
Returning to The Fox & Firkin, one of South London's favourite intimate Reggae venues, set across 2 arenas there is no better place to see in the New Year.
Reggae Roast, London's premier Reggae & Dub promoters will take you on a musical journey from Ska and Roots to Dancehall & Jungle bringing their amazing party vibes to South London for a spectacular evening's entertainment. Guaranteed vibes a plenty!
If that wasn't enough, in the garden we are hauling out the speakers and will be playing a range of party tunes from Funk & Soul, to Disco and Hop Hop. Also in the huge garden there will be a big bonfire and the finest Jamaican cuisine.


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"Kicked in the Nuts" by Tara Mateik
By Sylvia Rivera Law Project on April 16, 2013 in News
Tara Mateik
"Kicked in the Nuts"
Dimension: 18″ x 24″
Tara Mateik is a video and performance artist and teaches in the Media Culture Department at CUNY Staten Island. His work has been exhibited at international venues including MOMA PS1 Greater New York Cinema, Dixon Place, and The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Outfest, Los Angeles, CA; Aurora Pictures, Houston, TX; Oberhausen Short Film Festival, Germany; and The Images Festival, Toronto, Canada. His videos (including Sylvia, 2002, Sylvia Rivera's memorial video) are distributed by the Video Data Bank.
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Q: IE7 on XP render the media="print" stylesheets In my web page, I'm using 2 stylesheets :
<link rel="stylesheet" href="css/screen-layout.css" media="screen" type="text/css" />
<link rel="stylesheet" href="css/print-layout.css" media="print" type="text/css" />

inside print-layout.css there is :
.ui-dialog * {display: none !important;}

When I viewed my webpage on IE7, it's supposed to ignore the media="print" one, but it didn't, it applied the display: none, causing all the elements to be hidden. And in the debugbar plugin for IE7, I can see that IE7 applied the print-layout.css file. How is that possible? or am I missing any requirements for using print on IE7?
Thanks :)

A: That syntax works even on IE7 but if you need to exclude that browser from applying your print style, just rewrite your last inclusion in this way:
<style type="text/css" rel="stylesheet">
   @import url('css/print-layout.css') print;
</style>

since IE7 hasn't implemented the media type on @import rule.
Otherwise just wrap the second inclusion in a conditional comment, like so
<!--[if (gte IE 8)]><!-->
   <link rel="stylesheet"... media="print" />
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so you include the print style for all browser except IE < 8.

As a side note: IE7 usage is globally < 1%:
see http://gs.statcounter.com/#browser_version-ww-monthly-201211-201304

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EU and Bill Gates Partner on Clean Technologies
What happens when you mix the representative body of 27 states and a tech billionaire? About $1 billion for clean technologies in Europe, they hope.
By Joel Davies - June 14, 2021 in Business, CV Pro, Industry News, MV Pro, News Feed
Bill Gates and Federica Mogherini in 2017. Image: European Union.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Bill Gates have announced a partnership between the European Commission and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to boost investments in climate technologies that will enable the net-zero economy.
Presented on the occasion of the sixth Mission Innovation Ministerial meeting, the new partnership aims to mobilise new investments of up to €820 million/$1 billion between 2022-26 to build large-scale, commercial demonstration projects for clean technologies. The aim of developing such technologies is to lower their costs, accelerate their deployment, and deliver significant reductions in CO2 emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. The new partnership intends to invest in a portfolio of high-impact EU-based projects initially in four sectors, including green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels, direct air capture and long-duration energy storage. In doing so, it seeks to scale up key climate-smart technologies and speed up the transition towards sustainable industries in Europe.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said: "With our European Green Deal, Europe wants to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. And Europe has also the great opportunity to become the continent of climate innovation. For this, the European Commission will mobilise massive investments in new and transforming industries over the next decade. This is why I'm glad to join forces with Breakthrough Energy. Our partnership will support EU businesses and innovators to reap the benefits of emission-reducing technologies and create the jobs of tomorrow".
The European Commission-Breakthrough Energy Catalyst partnership will target technologies with a recognised potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but which are currently too expensive to get to scale and compete with fossil fuel-based incumbent technologies. The European Commission says that by bringing together the public and private sectors to invest in large-scale demonstration projects, the partnership will help lower the costs of these critical technologies, accelerating their take-up and use.
EU funding for the partnership is envisaged from Horizon Europe and the Innovation Fund within the framework of InvestEU. The EU is supporting a range of partnerships under the Horizon Europe programme (building on those supported under previous EU research and innovation programmes), which mobilise private funding to deliver on pressing global challenges and modernise industry through research and innovation.
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Breakthrough Energy intends to join forces with existing EU programmes such as Horizon Europe and the Innovation Fund to finance the new partnership, which will be implemented by the European Investment Bank and other interested financial institutions under the InvestEU programme.
Bill Gates, Founder of Breakthrough Energy, said: "Decarbonising the global economy is the greatest opportunity for innovation the world has ever seen. Europe will play a critical role, having demonstrated an early and consistent commitment to climate and longstanding leadership in science, engineering, and technology. Through this partnership, Europe will lay solid ground for a net-zero future in which clean technologies are reliable, available, and affordable for all".
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst is a programme that aims to demonstrate how to finance, produce, and buy the new solutions that will underpin a low-carbon economy. Catalyst will start by funding projects across green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel, direct air capture, and long-duration energy storage. The company also intends to expand the same framework to other innovations, like low-carbon steel and cement.
The European Commission and Breakthrough Energy will work further on the setup of the programme in the coming months, in view of the upcoming COP-26 conference in Glasgow in November.
You can find more information about the partnership between Breakthrough Energy and the European Commission on their respective websites.
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After struggling to find pieces that bridged the gap between fashion and fine jewellery, Rosanna and Christie Wollenberg began creating their own demi-fine designs – a side project that eventually grew into Otiumberg in 2016. Based in London, the brand's elevated jewellery staples are crafted using recycled raw materials and designed to be worn every day, without going out of style after a single season. We spoke to the designers about the beginnings of the brand and the steps they are taking towards a better future.
What inspired you to start Otiumberg together?
Christie: Rosanna and I were living together at the time, we must have been about 25 and 29. It was a time when we first experimented with multiple ear piercings and were at a stage in our careers when we had a little bit of disposable income. We wanted to invest in well-made jewellery that we could wear every day - something that wasn't costume jewellery but wasn't in the fine jewellery bracket either. We really struggled to find those cool, everyday pieces that were refined and subtle. It became clear that there was a sweet spot between fashion and fine jewellery that wasn't being addressed.
I had lived in Dubai and had had a few huggie hoops made while I was out there. I used to take orders from friends and that's really where it all started - we made a few pieces for ourselves. Without realising it we had embarked on the start of what would become this demi-fine category.
Is there a story behind the brand name?
Rosanna: OTIUM is a Latin word that redefines the notion of leisure as an activity of self-enlightenment or of artistic value. We loved this sentiment. Taking time out to do the things that give you meaning, offer reflection and help you grow as a person. BERG comes from our family name Wollenberg. As sisters, family lies at the heart of Otiumberg and we wanted to honour that in its name.
Can you tell us a bit about your backgrounds in design?
Rosanna: Christie, my sister and co-founder, comes from a background in luxury fashion, having worked at Louis Vuitton and Burberry before we joined forces to create Otiumberg. We've always loved fashion and, with my background in branding, the two of us had always played with the idea of starting our own brand together. We started out small just selling our first pieces to friends and family, and the business grew organically from there.
Do you ever find it challenging working together as sisters?
Rosanna: We've definitely been through the ups and downs of starting a business together but I honestly could not have imagined doing it with anyone else. As sisters, we have a deep understanding of each other that allows us to drive the brand forward intuitively together.
In what ways does sustainability drive your brand?
Rosanna: There are so many ways that our industry impacts the planet, including waste, materials, plastics, pollution and carbon footprint. Trying to understand all the elements of this impact and to act truly sustainably is incredibly challenging in an industry that is so driven by seasonal consumption and newness. For us, sustainable fashion means embracing a slower, non-seasonal approach and creating meaningful pieces that can last a lifetime. The great thing about jewellery is that we can work towards a more circular economy by using recycled raw materials and offering repair services.
Keep-forever pieces with a contemporary edge is how we define our aesthetic. For us that means those non-seasonal, elevated jewellery staples that you wear with love.
Why is a sustainable approach so important to you?
Rosanna: Otiumberg is a very personal brand and we've always felt that in order to stand proud about our pieces, we need to ensure we are doing things right. We have a desire to create, but at the same time wanted to ensure we did so responsibly. It's about conscious consumerism, being responsible for how we choose to create the luxury goods we crave. For both of us it was important to create something that had longevity and timelessness and wasn't dictated by seasons and trends.
How do you source your materials?
Rosanna: We work closely with our workshops in Thailand and India to source our materials as responsibly as we can. Last year saw us introduce the use of recycled silver alongside recycled gold in our collection. This now means that our precious raw metals are from 100% recycled sources, certified for their quality by the Responsible Jewellery Council and London Bullion Market Association. By opting for recycled metals not only do we gain greater transparency over our source, but we also lighten our CO2 footprint by around 60%. We've also recently carried out a Life Cycle Assessment on our collection to understand the full impact each and every material and process has on the environment. We'll be sharing the full journey with our customers along the way.
Can you talk us through your creative process?
Christie: I find my best ideas come to me when I'm most relaxed, whether that's walking in the morning or in the evening once the kids are asleep. I'll often begin with a sketch and then take it to the team to discuss and develop. Once we are feeling happy with its direction, we create the pieces as a 3D CAD, which allows us to envisage the look and feel of the piece in greater detail. We'll often spend weeks refining sizing and texture to ensure it feels right before moving to mould and sampling stage.
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How has London shaped the brand?
Christie: That's a hard question to answer as I'm sure we have been influenced in so many different ways by this city. In terms of fashion, London has always exposed us to so many different styles and ways of expression. We have on one hand the beautiful craftsmanship of heritage brands, and on the other the vibrant subcultures that fill our streets.
You've both lived and worked all over the world – how have your travels influenced your designs?
Rosanna: From a young age, we've both been lucky enough to have lived internationally, from New York and Buenos Aires to Barcelona and the Middle East. This exposed us both to a variety of different cultures and people from all over the word pursuing their own paths across business and the arts. I think this played a big role in not only giving us the confidence to do the same ourselves, but also huge inspiration for the direction of the collection.
Where else do you look for inspiration?
Christie: Inspiration comes from everywhere. It can come from one of my dives into archives of antique jewellery, or simply from a personal experience. Our name bracelets came about after the birth of my first child when I wanted to commemorate the occasion and cast the name I loved the most in gold. Conversely, our engraved rings came from some research I did into the history of signets and in particular an Egyptian signet held at the MET in New York.
The great thing about jewellery is that we can work towards a more circular economy by using recycled raw materials and offering repair services.
How would you describe your aesthetic?
Christie: Keep-forever pieces with a contemporary edge is how we define our aesthetic. For us that means those non-seasonal, elevated jewellery staples that you wear with love, that you put on and don't take off. The pieces that never go out of fashion just because summer has shifted to autumn.
What are your favourite ways to wear and layer your jewellery?
Christie: We love the versatility of our collection and how it allows us to express ourselves in multiple ways depending on how we're feeling one day to the next. We share a stack on social every Thursday which shows our community our current favourite way to layer and stack our pieces. We don't produce seasonal collections but design stand-alone pieces or capsule collections that drop into the collection alongside our existing pieces. This means that when you look at our full offering, you find that you can always create your own personal aesthetic, while any new pieces will always complement what you already have.
We actually match the colour of our gold vermeil specifically to the colour of our recycled solid gold, which means that even these will sit seamlessly together - something that is quite unique to Otiumberg.
What's next for the brand?
Christie: We are further consolidating our product offering, looking to see what core items we don't already create or how we might refine existing pieces. We will also be bringing some more statement items into the fold, playing with size and texture whilst still remaining true to our Otiumberg aesthetic. Sustainability wise, we are rolling out our first responsibility report later this year.
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Wolfgang Leindecker is currently responsible for the Business Unit Industrial at TTTech, focusing on Industrial IoT and Deterministic Networking. Previously, he successfully started up 2 new business units at Kapsch CarrierCom in the field of Internet of Things as Vice President M2M & Public Transport, taking them to 25+ Mio EUR revenue within 3 years. Before joining Kapsch, Wolfgang Leindecker was COO of NextiraOne Austria. Wolfgang has gained some 20 years of experience in the IT, OT and telecommunications field with 15+ years in top management positions. He holds 2 degrees from the Technical University of Vienna as well as an MBA from the WU Vienna.
In this talk we will give an overview of the core technologies that will be crucial in future industrial IoT platforms: OPC UA, TSN and Fog Computing. By looking at what they are all about as well as their respective state of development we derive the value of future industrial IoT platforms that manage to incorporate these technologies seamlessly.


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Swallowing disorders, also known as dysphagia, is a term used to describe the difficulty an individual has at the oral, physiological and esophageal stages of deglutition. The condition is often attributed to a structural or functional weakness. Yet at times is an indirect result of cognitive deficits. Whereas, a feeding disorder is a general term used to describe a child's difficulty accepting an age-appropriate diet.
Stuttering is a term used to describe an interruption in the flow of speech. Primary characteristics include one or more of the following: (a) audible or silent blocking; (b) sound and syllable repetitions; (c) sound prolongations; (d) interjections; (e) broken words; (f) circumlocutions or (g) words produced with an excess of tension. Secondary characteristics include the habitual use of speech musculature or other body parts (e.g., eye blinking) thought to be initiated to release, conceal or modify the dysfluency.
Social pragmatic deficits is a term used to describe an individual's inability to understand, and as a result, adhere to the rules governing the use of language in communal contexts. In children, this can be seen as difficulty making comments, requesting objects or actions, informing, taking turns and sustaining proper posture and attention, during discourse.
A resonance disorder is a term used to describe speech sound deficits characterized by physiological anomalies, such as hyper and hyponasality and malformed or malfunctioning palates.
A reading delay is a term used to describe a condition, whereby which an individual has difficulty with written print. When prolonged, the delay is deemed a disorder. The conditions of which can include: Developmental Dyslexia, Alexia (acquired dyslexia), and Hyperlexia (word-reading ability well above normal for age and IQ).
Phonological processes is a term used to describe the techniques applied by children, when attempting to produce adult language. Deficits occur, when these developmental processes, which are expected to fade by a given age, are developmentally prolonged. They include:
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Syllable Reduction is the deletion of a syllable from a word e.g. banana = bana;
Stopping is the replacement of fricatives with a stop consonant, e.g. soup = dup;
Cluster Simplification occurs when one or more consonants is deleted from a sequence of consonants, e.g. blue = bu;
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Velar Fronting is the substitution of /t/ and /d/ for /k/ and /g/, e.g. cat = tat;
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(07/17/2014, 05:29 PM)andydude Wrote: First of all, I believe I wrote most of the Hyperoperations article on Wikipedia. There was an existing article called "Hyper operator", but there were many people on the Talk sub-page that led me to believe that the page needed a lot of work, so I tried to do my best with the rewrite. I included every reference that I could find on the topic, and compiled what I think is a comprehensive list of references that doesn't focus on Tetration, but all hyperoperations in general.
Almost every article I've read about hyperoperations refers to them as a sequence of binary operations. This is the "specific sense" that the first part of the article is about. I don't remember ever reading about indexed families or the like, but it's the only definition that is broad and yet concise enough to describe the current usage of the word among those who use it in this area of research. Many people also use the word in the "general sense", and I wanted to be clear about what this more general idea was. If you can be even more clear about it, then be my guest. But I am concerned about Wikipedia's policies about original research. I do not believe that the definition of the "general sense" is original research because it is a natural translation of other people's terminology from 50 years ago into today's terminology. So don't think of it as: "Andrew wrote the first definition", think of it as: "this is the definition that everyone has been talking about with different words".
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Q: Installing MySQL Ruby Gem Hi I am unsuccessfully trying to install MySQL Gem on Ubuntu 10.04.
I have tried the following commands:
sudo gem install mysql
sudo gem install mysql -- --with-mysql-config=/usr/bin/mysql_config

I get the following message for each:
Building native extensions.  This could take a while...
ERROR:  Error installing mysql:
    ERROR: Failed to build gem native extension.

/usr/bin/ruby1.8 extconf.rb
checking for mysql_ssl_set()... no
checking for rb_str_set_len()... no
checking for rb_thread_start_timer()... no
checking for mysql.h... no
checking for mysql/mysql.h... no
*** extconf.rb failed ***
Could not create Makefile due to some reason, probably lack of
necessary libraries and/or headers.  Check the mkmf.log file for more
details.  You may need configuration options.

Provided configuration options:
    --with-opt-dir
    --without-opt-dir
    --with-opt-include
    --without-opt-include=${opt-dir}/include
    --with-opt-lib
    --without-opt-lib=${opt-dir}/lib
    --with-make-prog
    --without-make-prog
    --srcdir=.
    --curdir
    --ruby=/usr/bin/ruby1.8
    --with-mysql-config
    --without-mysql-config

Gem files will remain installed in /usr/lib/ruby/gems/1.8/gems/mysql-2.8.1 for inspection.
Results logged to /usr/lib/ruby/gems/1.8/gems/mysql-2.8.1/ext/mysql_api/gem_make.out

I've read on a lot of forums that installing MySQL client libraries (libmysqlclient-dev) helps fix the above issue, but it does for me.
apt-get install libmysqlclient15-dev

Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Note, selecting libmysqlclient-dev instead of libmysqlclient15-dev
libmysqlclient-dev is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.

Any help on what else may be the issue would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks,
Sharmil

A: Does
sudo apt-get install libmysql-ruby

fetch the required gem?

A: You just need to install libmysqlclient-dev
sudo apt-get install libmysqlclient-dev


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By Michael Marot The Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS — Myles Turner scored 16 points and Thaddeus Young added 11 points and eight rebounds on Monday night to help the Indiana Pacers hold on for a 99-90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
The Pacers have won six straight — all without two-time All-Star guard Victor Oladipo, who will miss the rest of the season with an injured right knee.
Kemba Walker scored 26 of his 34 points in the second half when the Hornets stormed back from a 16-point halftime deficit. Jeremy Lamb added 21, but it wasn't enough to prevent Charlotte from losing for the third time in four games.
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Indiana led by as much as 20 points at 39-19 early in the second quarter and still was ahead 54-38 at halftime.
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He's held among the 50 most influential bankers worldwide and in January was named Saudi's banker of the year.
THE NAME-LENDING FALLACY
Within banking circles, Alnasr is also known for his straight-talking on hot button issues in the Gulf. None more so than the Algosaibi-Saad scandal, which threatened to derail a swift economic recovery for Saudi and the region.
"It turned out to be one of the lessons we've learned from the crisis: a clear need for tighter credit standards and disclosure requirements," he said. "Saudi banks have learned from this very well and globally financial institutions re-measured their risks. The level of comfort to underwrite credit has been significantly changed."
The dispute between Algosaibi and the founder of Saad Group, Maan al-Sanea, marked the largest default in the Kingdom to come out of the financial crisis. Units of the two family groups borrowed at least $15.7 billion from more than 80 regional and international banks.
Ahmad Hamad Algosaibi & Brothers Co. may owe NCB SAR1.5 billion, according to filings by the lender to Saudi's Committee for the Settlement of Banking Disputes.
But reports that the scandal came about partly because of the risks associated with so-called 'name-lending', especially among local Saudi institutions, is nonsense, said Alnasr.
"I disagree with the concept of name-lending, and that it's suddenly stopped in light of Algosaibi and Saad. The Saudi economy is dominated by family businesses, and it's the same across the Gulf and many emerging markets. If a bank does business with a family business it's not name-lending. The notion that banks were writing cheques just because of the name is not true.
"In the years leading up to the financial crisis there was a flood of international entrants into Saudi and the Gulf generally, a change that brought a lot of unforeseen risks. The exposure to Algosaibi and Saad was not just from Saudi banks, rather a whole host of the world's largest institutions. When they lent to these two groups it wasn't called name-lending, so it shouldn't be when it involves a bank within the Kingdom.
He added: "Name-lending gives the indication that it was only Saudi banks dealing with these entities and that's false. We all just didn't know what we didn't know."
Algosaibi and Saad are still facing court battles across the globe to fend off international creditor banks.
REGULATION HERE TO STAY
Alnasr said this scandal was one symptom of a much deeper set of problems that existed in the global banking industry; problems, such as poor liquidity and risk management, that the downturn enflamed. As such, he warned banks that financial watchdogs would rule with an even stronger iron fist from now on.
"Globally, I expect a tougher stance from regulators this year. But I'm not surprised they're taking tougher measures given what the world has been through, the least of which was excessive leverage, inadequate capitalization and exposure to toxic assets in the large global institutions.
"Fortunately, banks in Saudi have been relatively well capitalized and there's not been the over-leveraging seen elsewhere. The average capital adequacy ratio of the banking sector in Saudi is 16 per cent. Regulations from Basel III will emphasize liquidity so it's not a massive challenge for banks in the Kingdom since they are already very liquid," Alnasr said.
Basel III requires seven per cent tier one capital, but according to NCB documents, the bank has 17 per cent. Plus, its loan-to-deposit ratio is very strong at 60 per cent.
Regulations have been tightened across the region as a continued high-level of non-performing loans blight bank profit margins. For instance, bad loans at UAE banks increased 36 per cent to Dh44.3 billion last year compared to Dh32.6 billion in 2009, according to the country's Central Bank.
Yet, Saudi – and NCB in particular – has deftly avoided the worst of the bad debt, said Alnasr, but regulators are not loosening their grip any time soon.
The Governor of SAMA said all the banks are expected to maintain non-performing loan coverage of 100 per cent.
Coverage at NCB stands at 117 per cent, so we have an added 17 per cent cushion to strengthen our balance sheet.
Non-performing loans across Saudi are still relatively low compared to other parts of the region, around four to five per cent.
"There is a strong appetite for lending thanks mainly to the government's stimulus package and budget numbers for key areas like education, infrastructure and hospitals. For instance, NCB has grown its loans by 12 per cent in 2010," he added.
According to NCB data bank lending in Saudi recovered by 5.2 per cent last year after a fall in 2009 and is expected to continue its climb through this year, as confidence and economic performance picks up.
SAUDI INVESTORS DIVERT CASH HOME
Meanwhile, NCB has been riding a crest of a wave of repatriated cash, according to Alnasr, as Saudi-based investors – spooked by the recent years' turmoil in international markets – divert funds home.
As a result of customers moving investments back to Saudi, the bank's deposit levels have swollen 13 per cent year-on-year, he said.
"Saudi investors were impacted by the general volatility in global markets in recent years along with the challenges that international banks faced. However, during this time there is also been a flight to quality that has seen investors reach for institutions they trust. NCB has been a benefactor of this trend," said Alnasr.
Clearly, some of this money will eventually seek global destinations as improvements in markets abroad are made, but for now NCB is enjoying the fruits of a healthier balance sheet.
The increased demand has led Alnasr to build out his asset management and brokerage division in recent months, including a large investment in headcount.
He added: "We'll also be hiring within corporate banking as we believe the drive to modernize infrastructure and projects in the Kingdom will raise demand. The same goes for project finance and wealth management recruitment."
In a bid not to miss the 'next big thing', regional and international banks have set out ambitious expansion plans for Saudi in recent months. The Saudi operation of Dubai's Shuaa Capital has grown throughout 2010, and the bank says it "continues to represent a key part of the group's growth plans for 2011".
In September, Barclays said it was set to recruit around 30 people as it formally kick-started its Saudi operation by offering investment banking and wealth management services in the Kingdom. Similar growth plans have been announced by the likes of JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank in the latter part of 2010.
Alnasr seems unfazed by the new competition: "I've read about the expansion plans of the big investment banks into Saudi but I don't see them materializing in such a dramatic way. That being said, there will be banks that will have a stronger presence this year in the Kingdom.
"The players that have survived the aftermath of the financial crisis and who are interested in the region are looking to come to Saudi for sure. But the shift will be less pronounced than the flood that some are predicting."
SAUDI'S SHORTCOMINGS
For all the positives to come out of the recession for Saudi, there are a number of fundamental socio-economic headaches that refuse to recede. Most notably, are the threats of run-away inflation and the menace of a rapidly growing young population.
Analysts worry that a global rise in food prices this year may drive up inflation in the imports-reliant Kingdom. Meanwhile, a rising unemployed youth could cripple the economy, let alone pose some questions about social unrest.
"The issue of a growing young population is a structural issue and not a new thing and not something to be solved just in 2011. The long-term challenge we face is to create enough jobs to sustain the growing demographic.
"More short term, there are questions regarding inflation, which seems to be edging up and is being driven by the rise in commodity prices and domestically a rise in things like rent prices. It's a concern in most of the emerging markets that are growing faster than the mature economies.
He added: "Inflation in Saudi is 5.5 per cent now but it's likely to stay in the range of six per cent in 2011. If it crosses the seven per cent threshold I'd expect some intervention from regulatory authorities."
As a weather mast for the Saudi economy, NCB offers an optimistic outlook for the rest of 2011. Early detection of risk and careful cash and resource management have seen Alnasr and the bank through the worst recession in history. And as the much-sought-after economic recovery gathers momentum, NCB will hope to add to the long-term positioning of Saudi in the wider Gulf region.


In this next section we will discuss Brazil's foreign policy. As we mentioned earlier, Brazil is unique among its neighbors, representing roughly half of the continent physically, economically, and in population, it is also the only nation in South America who is a major world player outside the region. This fact is in large part due to its professional diplomatic service and the clear articulation of national foreign policy. Accordingly, any discussion of Brazil's current foreign policy must take into consideration its relevant traditions. We will ask the same three questions in this section as we used in the last section on Argentina: 1) Who are the relevant actors in the creation of national foreign policy and what structures do they operate within? 2) What are the relevant historic foreign policies? 3) What is the current foreign policy?
1) Who are the relevant actors in the creation of Brazil's national foreign policy and what structures do they operate within?
Brazil is a federal republic with 26 states and one federal district. Its most recent Constitution of 1988 creates a division of power between an Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branch. The executive has the authority to appoint ministers and conduct foreign policy but is limited by Congressional review. On national defense issues the president is obligated to consult with the Council of the Republic and the National Defense Council, and the Congress must authorize declarations of war. The Congress has the sole authority to supervise and control foreign trade but its exercise is controlled by the Minister of Finance, a presidential appointee. The Congress also has the final say, "to decide conclusively on international treaties, agreements or international acts which result in charges or commitments that go against the national property.
In practice most of Brazil's foreign policy is decided by the President and his cabinet. There are 30 members of the President's cabinet, including 23 Ministries and seven other cabinet level offices. Foreign policy is largely concentrated in the Ministry of External Relations which has the responsibility of "advising the President of the Republic of Brazil on the formulation and execution of Brazilian foreign policy," but it shares some foreign policy responsibilities with the Ministry of Finance and Defense. The appointment of cabinet ministers has traditionally been used to allow the president to form a working coalition of the major political parties to help pass executive sponsored legislation. The President of Brazil is Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He was first elected in 2002 and won reelection in 2006. He is one of the founding members of the Partido dos Trabalhadores (Worker's Party) and a longtime labor leader.
Public opinion does not play as important a role in the articulation of foreign policy in Brazil as it does in Argentina, however, public and private interest groups still play an influential role in Brazilian politics. One of the strongest interest groups in Brazil is the Sāo Paolo State Federation of Industries (FIESP), a business federation that represents almost half of the nation's industry. The group is so influential that they are normally consulted by the president when he selects the finance and planning ministers, they are also consulted on important matters of the economy. Other strong labor unions include the General Federation of Workers (CGT) and the Central Union of Workers (CUT) founded in part by Brazil's current President Lula. All of these trade unions are capable of exerting influence on policy decisions on a national level. Other important interest groups include the banking sector, the public employees, the Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra (Landless Movement), the fazendeiros (landowners), student and religious groups.
 See Chapter 3 Brazilian Hegemony.  Art. 48 of the Brazilian Constitution establishes that the National Congress has the authority to decide issues related to "national, regional and sectorial plans and programmes of development," "boundaries of the national territory, air and maritime space and property of the Union," " to decide conclusively on international treaties, agreements or international acts which result in charges or commitments that go against the national property and to authorize the President of the Republic to declare war, to make peace and to permit foreign forces to pass through the national territory or remain therein temporarily, with the exception of the cases provided by a supplementary law."  Article 89 of the Brazilian Constitution establishes the Council of the Republic, "a higher body for consultation by the President of the Republic, and its members are: the Vice-President of the Republic; the President of the Chamber of Deputies; the President of the Federal Senate; the majority and the minority leaders in the Chamber of Deputies; the majority and the minority leaders in the Federal Senate; the Minister of Justice; six born Brazilian citizens, with over thirty-five years of age, two of which appointed by the President of the Republic, two elected by the Federal Senate and two elected by the Chamber of Deputies, all with a term of office of three years, the re-appointment being prohibited."  Article 91 of the Brazilian Constitution establishes the National Defense Council, a consultation body of the President of the Republic on matters related to national sovereignty and the defense of the democratic state, and the following participate in it as natural members: the Vice-President of the Republic; the President of the Chamber of Deputies; the President of the Federal Senate; the Minister of Justice; the Minister of Defense; the Minister of External Relations; the Minister of Planning; the Commanders of the Navy, Army and Air Force.  Art 237 of the Brazilian Constitution.  Art. 49 of the Brazilian Constitution.  Art. 4 of the Brazilian Constitution.  Ministry of External Relations website. 10 Apr. 2008 .  Vanden and Prevost: 501.  Ibid: 504.  Ibid:506.