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COLIN L. POWELL
Colin Luther Powell was born in New York City on April 5, 1937 and was raised in the South Bronx. His parents, Luther and Maud Powell, immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. General Powell was educated in the New York City Public Schools, graduating from Morris High School and the City College of New York (CCNY), where he earned a bachelor's degree in geology. He also participated in ROTC at CCNY and received a commission as an Army second lieutenant upon graduation in June 1958. His further academic achievements include a Master of Business Administration Degree from George Washington University.
After completing the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Ranger Course, and Airborne Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, General Powell was stationed as a lieutenant in Germany. Subsequent operational assignments took him to Fort Devens, Massachusetts; Fort Campbell, Kentucky; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; and Fort Carson, Colorado. General Powell served two tours in Vietnam, from 1962 to 1963 and 1968 to 1969. He was also a battalion commander in Korea from 1973 to 1974. He later commanded the 2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and the US Army's V Corps in Germany. Prior to being named Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he served as the Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command headquartered at Fort McPherson, Georgia.
In addition to his selection as a White House Fellow in 1972, General Powell's assignments in Washington, DC included duty as Senior Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense and as Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense. He served as Executive Assistant to the Secretary of Energy for a brief period. In December 1987, President Ronald Reagan named General Powell as the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, a post in which he served until January 1989.
General Powell served as the twelfth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of Defense, from October 1, 1989 to September 30, 1993, under both President George Bush and President Bill Clinton. In this capacity, he served as the principal military advisor to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council.
General Powell has been the recipient of numerous US military awards and decorations, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Distinguished Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart. He has also been decorated by the governments of Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela.
Among General Powell's citations for distinguished public service are two awards of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the President's Citizens Medal, the Congressional Gold Medal, the Secretary of State Distinguished Service Medal, and the Secretary of Energy Distinguished Service Medal. Additionally, he received an honorary knighthood (Knight of the Bath) from the Queen of England in December of 1993.
After retiring from the US Army on September 30, 1993, General Powell spent the next two years writing his autobiography, titled My American Journey, which was published in September 1995. Currently he is lecturing to diverse audiences in the United States and abroad, while serving on the boards of several non-profit organizations. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Howard University and a member of the Board of Directors of the United Negro College Fund. The General also serves on the Board of Governors of The Boys and Girls Clubs of America and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Children's Health Fund. In January of 1997, President Clinton named him to be the General Chairman of The President's Summit for America's Future, held in Philadelphia on April 27-29, 1997. Following the Summit, General Powell agreed to chair "America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth," the ongoing national campaign dedicated to improving the lives of the nation's more than fifteen million at-risk youth.
General Powell is married to the former Alma Vivian Johnson of Birmingham, Alabama. They have a son, Michael, and two daughters, Linda and Annemarie.
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To add to the prolonged healing of the ozone hole, frigid temperatures in Europe and very cold air in the stratosphere have created a mini hole in its layer above the Netherlands. Unlike the large hole over Antarctica this hole will last a few days and is a different phenomenon from the earlier, which lasts several months. The Dutch national weather service informed this, as reported by Expatica News and the Netherlands' national news agency ANP.
A new temperature has been recorded here by a weather balloon above the Netherlands, which is as low as -86.8 Celsius. The chemical balance of the air currents is affected by the extreme cold. If low-lying clouds allow, Polar Stratospheric Clouds will be visible. It's a rare sight in the Netherlands.
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The iPad Air 2, is thinner, faster and better than ever, but with the launch of an iPad Pro 9.7 it's received a price cut. Since it's still one of the best tablets, that's excellent news. Here's our Apple iPad 2 review.
Should I buy the Apple iPad Air 2?
Besides the Touch ID fingerprint feature, the screen assembly and uprated processor are the headline features. New cameras are a bonus too. Overall the Apple iPad Air 2 is the best tablet you can buy, even though it's been discontinued by Apple. Its performance, attention to detail, quality of build and sheer usability still mean it's a great buy.
The iPad Air 2, is thinner, faster and better than ever, but with the launch of an iPad Pro 9.7 it's received a price cut. Since it's still one of the best tablets, that's excellent news. Here's our Apple iPad 2 review. Also see: Best new tablets coming in 2016.
See also: iPad Air 3 release date, price and specs rumours.
In 2014 Apple replaced its full-size Apple iPad Air with the iPad Air 2. The newer model keeps the same essential form – the same height and width, screen size and resolution – but includes some changes that raise it above the original iPad Air. For more on the UK tablet market, see Best tablets of 2016.
With the launch of the 9.7in iPad Pro Apple has reduced the price of its iPad Air 2. You can now pick up the 16GB model for £349, and the 64GB model for £429. If you need 4G connectivity you'll pay £449 and £529 respectively.
Now the iPad Air 2 is effectively discontinued it can be hard to find somewhere to buy it from without going down the second hand route.
However, you can still get some models from Argos and it's also worth checking the Apple refurbished store where prices start at £299 for the 16GB model.
And Apple has taken some things away. Our calipers tell us that's 1.2 mm of thickness gone. The new iPad is now 6.3 mm thick, against 7.5 mm for last year's iPad Air.
Replacing the Apple A7 processor is this year's new chip, the Apple A8 that features in the iPhone 6. Only this time it's known as the A8X, with unspecified improvements in its performance.
What we do now know however is that the Air 2 packs 2 GB of memory, against 1 GB that's been installed in every iPad since the iPad with Retina display – aka, 'the iPad 3'.
Apple claims this processor is 40 percent faster, with graphics 2.5 times better than found in the Apple A7 chip in the first iPad Air.
We put the chip through some tests of raw speed using the Geekbench 3 benchmark tool. With a single core from its three-core architecture, it scored 1816 points; and multi-core mode it scored 4523 points. That's up on the 1468 and 2658 results from last year's model.
Graphics performance is harder to put a number to at the moment. GFXBench does a good job of showing framerates with some varied simulated games, but a temporary software issue means the final results are not displayed on screen. We'll update this when a new build that fixes this is released through the App Store soon.
Also bringing Apple's pace-setting tablet up to date is a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, first introduced with the iPhone 5s last year. The Touch ID button feels just like that on recent iPhones. You dab your dab on its little sensor, and the iPad comes to life.
In use this was very speedy, with the screen quickly unlocking in a fraction of a second after we applied our registered fingertip. It's a handy feature, if not our favourite revision to the model since we don't have to start and stop the display anything like as frequently as we daily do on an iPhone.
This will be an asset if you're a compulsive shopper on the iTunes Store though, as you can also authenticate to buy apps and media this way, without the tedious typing of your Apple ID password.
We've had a few days to try the iPad Air 2 now. The first impression was very good – as a regular iPad Air user we could feel straight away that this is lighter again. Not much – we're talking about a reduction of around 20 or 30 g depending on model – and yet this makes the iPad even airier than its ever been before.
According to Apple's specs, the standard iPad Air 2 weighs 437 g while adding a 3G/4G modem results in 444 g. Our sample was closer to 467 g on the scales, or 20 g lighter than the comparable 2013 model.
Some weights-and-measures spec changes can be seen as more useful for marketing purposes. Who cares if a phone is 8 or 7 or 6 mm thick? But in reducing the weight of a book-like computing slate you'll hold in your hand for long periods of time, any weight loss becomes a bigger deal.
Besides removing a little under an old-school ounce from the iPad, Apple's also swiped the screen-lock switch. This is the handy little toggle situated just above the volume keys in the top right corner, a button that's been there since the Mk 1 original iPad of 2010.
Wireless performance should be much improved, thanks to a move not only to 802.11ac Wi-Fi, but an implementation that again uses two internal aerials to provide a 2x2 MIMO configuration.
Be aware that smartphones sporting 11ac Wi-Fi that we've seen are currently using a single antenna, with 433 Mb/s maximum sync speed. A two-stream setup benefits from better reception and multiple-in, multiple-out (MIMO) radio as well as a theoretical sync speed of 867 MB/s. This will yield improved range besides simply faster data connections.
Cameras front and back have been uprated, and the main iSight camera on the back can take panorama shots up to 43 megapixel in size. You can also dabble with slow-mo effects and time-lapse photography. The front FaceTime camera benefits from a new sensor said to give brighter results in lower light.
Storage options have adopted Apple's new policy of removing arguably the best balance between capacity and value, the 32 GB size model. Instead you're presented with a choice of 16, 64 or 128 GB models.
There's a smaller capacity battery inside the Air 2 – 27.3 Wh compared to 32.4 Wh in the Air 1 – although Apple specifies the same overall battery life of 10 hours of web surfing, video playback or music listening.
We tried a more stressful test than browsing, using looped gameplay from GFXBench to play the T-Rex sequence, 30 times over. This gave an estimated total runtime of 3 hour 53 minutes.
For reference we tried the same test on a year-old iPad Air 1. Both tablets were running the same build of the current latest iOS 8.1 software. Here the first Air posted an estimated total runtime of 4 hour 6 min.
But it's vital to also look at the performance of both products. Over the length of the test, the first Air could play at an average framerate of 22.9 fps. Meanwhile the Air 2 played at more than twice that speed, recording 48.3 fps. This one test comes close to validating Apple's claims for 2.5x graphics performance.
Perhaps the best upgrade to the new iPad Air 2 is to the screen. The specs may look the same on paper, but Apple has now laminated the front glass to the LCD itself, a move that makes the display feel like solid glass again.
It's also less reflective, whether from that assembly change or maybe some improved anti-reflective coating across the glass.
The 3G/cellular models cost £100 more at each configuration: £499 for the 16GB model, moving up to £579 for 64GB and £659 for 128GB.
For comparison, the iPad Air's US price starts at $499 for the 16GB Wi-Fi model, $599 for 64GB Wi-Fi and $699 for 128GB Wi-Fi. The 3G/cellular models each cost $130 more: $629 for the 16GB model, $729 for 64GB and $829 for 128GB. See also: iMac with Retina 5K display release date, price and specs.


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Q: Factory_girls and ancestry im have model Category.
class Category < ActiveRecord::Base
  has_ancestry :cache_depth => true, :depth_cache_column => :depth
end

Category have field name. Im want to build a factory for category with depth level 2.
When this factory will be invoked it must build category level 2 and have parent category with level 1.
How to do this?
Im trying various tricks, all dont work. Im stop at something like that
Factory.define :category do |f|
  f.name                        { Faker::Lorem.word }
  f.parent                      { Factory.create(:category) }
end

Thank you!

A: Maybe you can create another factory, which has no parent.
And if you want to have you're 2 level category you do:
Factory(:category_level2)

The factory definition could be something like that:
Factory.define :category do |f|
  f.name   { Faker::Lorem.word }
end

Factory.define :category_level2, :parent => :category do |f|
  f.parent { Factory.create(:category) }
end

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L'association des Rencontres internationales de Lure, which is run entirely by unpaid volunteers, examines writing in all its forms (typography, literature, visual or digital). For more than 60 years, we have organised conferences, kept track of current research and provided a platform upon which our members can share ideas and know-how.
At the heart of what we do is Graphic Culture week, held each year at the end of August in the beautiful Provence village of Lurs. Our thirty invited presenters, men and women from various countries and from various walks of life, present and explore aspects of the year's chosen theme.
Les Rencontres are open to the young, the young-at-heart, to beginners or to experienced professionals. We welcome anyone who is curious about graphic culture and the written word.
There are a hundred friendly, attentive participants each year ; women and men whose ages range from 17 to 80 and beyond.
They are mostly, but not exclusively, graphic designers or typographers. They may also be developers, teachers, researchers, artists, publishers, illustrators, photographers, pataphysicians, word-jugglers…and sometimes all of these things at the same time !
There is no VIP lounge in Lurs : presenters and participants are welcome to attend all of the presentations. Then take part in the informal exchanges afterwards, have their meals together and attend our concerts and other evening activities.
The year is 1952. Four friends meet in Provence : Maximilien Vox, Jean Giono, Jean Garcia and Robert Ranc, driven by the desire to reflect upon their professional activities far from the distractions of Paris, fall in love with the village of Lurs. They will go on to meet there every summer, gradually inviting friends and work colleagues…And now, this has been going on for more than 60 years. It was also in 1952 that Vox set out the internationally-recognised typography classification named after him.
Throughout the year the association offers seminars, workshops and cultural tours ; We publish articles, reviews, and [La Lettre], our newsletter.
The events we organise give members the opportunity to strengthen existing ties, to exchange with fellow professionals and to discover new aspects of their profession. Our publications are a way of enshrining trends and thought-processes, and of leaving a tangible record of our activities.
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We also welcome free-thinkers who understand what Maximilien Vox, one of the founders of the Rencontres de Lure, meant when he said: "Typography is a discipline of the mind".
The job of a typographer is an ancient and a simple one. Very simple. Hardly any more difficult than playing the violin.
How do « Les Rencontres » become… encounters ? The notion of encounters is important for our association.
An encounter is when contact with another person opens up something new, arouses our imagination, awakens our curiosity, shakes up our routine and our habitual ways of thinking. True encounters are difficult to foresee, and yet, in Lure, they have always ended up being part of our programmes of events. We encourage a spirit of independence, of authenticity, away from pre-designated formats and pre-planned agendas.
Lure : 60 years of encounters. And our story goes on, weaving an open web of collaborative work projects and achievements, of exchanges of ideas, of solidarity and of friendships.


I have a MDI application with XP menues. When I activate a different MDI child, the framework will update the menues according to the active child, which is nice. However, during the update, there is quite a lot of screen flickering. It looks like the following happens - old toolbar is removed - all children are painted in new position - new toolbar is inserted - all children are painted again in the old position. Is there any way to avoid this behaviour? I am using version 3.2.1.0.
Hi Kjetil, You should be able to eliminate this flicker by using RegisterMdiChildTypes to explicitly merge the children forms and precalculate the merged bars. Regards, Gregory Austin Syncfusion Inc.


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Q: Scikit-learn ValueError: unknown is not supported when using confusion matrix I'm using the confusion_matrix module to visualize class prediction results compared to actual values.
val= ... #shape (3000,1,30) dtype float32
pred = ... #shape (3000,1,30) dtype float32

cnf_matrix = confusion_matrix(val, pred) #ERROR HERE

I got this error:

Traceback (most recent call last):   File "vis.py", line 757, in
      cnf_matrix = confusion_matrix(y_test, y_pred)   File "C:\Anaconda\envs\nn35\lib\site-packages\sklearn\metrics\classification.py",
  line 240, in confusion_matrix
      y_type, y_true, y_pred = _check_targets(y_true, y_pred)   File "C:\Anaconda\envs\nn35\lib\site-packages\sklearn\metrics\classification.py",
  line 89, in _check_targets
      raise ValueError("{0} is not supported".format(y_type)) ValueError: unknown is not supported

What did I do wrong?

A: Problem was the shape of the true value and prediction must be (3000,30) not (3000,1,30). So I reshape it using pred= np.reshape(pred, (pred.shape[0],  30))


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The fourteenth session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-14) will open today and continue through 12 May 2006, at UN headquarters in New York.
The CSD meets annually, in two-year "Implementation Cycles," with each cycle focusing on thematic clusters alongside cross-sectoral issues. This approach was outlined in a multi-year programme of work (2004-2017), adopted at CSD-11 in 2003. Each cycle is comprised of a Review Year and a Policy Year. As this is the first year of the second implementation cycle (2006-2007) of the programme of work, CSD-14 will review progress in energy for sustainable development, industrial development, air pollution and the atmosphere, and climate change, together with cross-cutting issues. Specifically, CSD-14 has been tasked with evaluating progress in implementing Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21, and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation, while focusing on identifying barriers and constraints, lessons learned and best practices in implementation in the thematic cluster.
There will be two main outputs from CSD-14: a Chair's summary of the opening and general statements on the progress of implementation and High-level statements; and a record of the Partnerships Fair, the Learning Center, and the Multi-stakeholder dialogue session.
The work of CSD-14 has been organized in four parts: opening and general statements, and a multi-stakeholder dialogue; thematic discussions and regional discussions; a day on Small Island Developing States (SIDS); and a High-level Segment. Following CSD-14's opening session, delegates will move to general statements on implementation of sustainable development, including reference to the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of SIDS, reports on intersessional activity, and thematic discussions. The thematic discussions, in interactive format and led off by a panel of UN agencies, funds, programmes, intergovernmental organizations and Major Groups, will take place throughout the first week. Regional discussions will take place in parallel on Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-3 May. There will be a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the role of Major Groups in promoting implementation through education, raising public awareness and information dissemination, on Wednesday, 3 May.
It was decided at CSD-13 that one day of each CSD review session should focus on the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of SIDS, with discussion guided by the CSD's mandated themes. SIDS Day at CSD-14 will be on Monday, 8 May. A three-day High-level segment will commence on Wednesday, 10 May, with an official opening to be addressed by Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General and, via video link, Pascal Lamy, Director-General, World Trade Organization.
The Commission on Sustainable Development emerged from Agenda 21, the programme of action for sustainable development adopted in June 1992 by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the "Rio Earth Summit." Agenda 21 called for the creation of the CSD to ensure effective follow-up of UNCED, enhance international cooperation, and examine progress in the implementation of Agenda 21 at the local, national, regional and international levels. In 1992, the 47th session of the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 47/191, which established the CSD's terms of reference and composition, organization of work, relationship with other UN bodies, Secretariat arrangements, and guidelines for the participation of Major Groups. The CSD held its first substantive session in June 1993 and has met annually since. During its first five years, the CSD systematically reviewed the implementation of all chapters of Agenda 21. Agenda 21 highlights the fact that current levels of energy consumption and production are not sustainable. Many of the issues discussed in Chapter 9 of Agenda 21 on "Protection of the Atmosphere," are addressed in international agreements on the protection of the ozone layer, climate change, and regional instruments.
UNGASS-19: In June 1997, five years after UNCED, the 19th Special Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGASS-19), also known as "Rio+5," was held to review the implementation of Agenda 21. Negotiations produced a Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21. Among the decisions adopted at UNGASS-19 was a five-year CSD work programme.
THE KYOTO PROTOCOL: In December 1997, delegates at COP 3 in Kyoto, Japan, agreed to a Protocol to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that commits developed countries and countries making the transition to a market economy to achieve emissions reduction targets. These countries, known under the UNFCCC as Annex I Parties, agreed to reduce their overall emissions of six greenhouse gases by an average of 5.2% below 1990 levels between 2008 and 2012 (the first commitment period), with specific targets varying from country to country.
MILLENNIUM SUMMIT: The UN Millennium Summit, held from 6-8 September 2000, in New York, adopted the Millennium Declaration, which contains, inter alia, a number of international development goals. The themes contained in the Millennium Declaration were elaborated and developed into the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), as contained in the September 2001 Report of the Secretary-General on the Road Map towards the Implementation of the Millennium Declaration. The MDGs, which have become commonly accepted as a framework for measuring progress in development, comprise eight overarching goals, 18 targets and 48 indicators. The importance of energy security for achieving sustainable development and the MDGs was affirmed by the WSSD.
CSD-9: The ninth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development took place at UN headquarters in New York from 16-28 April 2001.The session reviewed the sectoral themes of energy and atmosphere, the economic theme of transport, and the cross-sectoral themes of information for decision making and participation and international cooperation for an enabling environment. This decision on energy contained six sections on general considerations, issues and options, overarching issues, regional cooperation and international cooperation, which dealt with diverse issues relating to, inter alia: energy efficiency, renewable energy and advanced fossil fuels, making markets work for sustainable development and international endeavors. When adopting the decision, text was deleted where consensus was not possible, including: energy efficiency codes and standards, the phase-out of harmful subsidies in developed countries, promotion of atmospheric pollutant reductions, and references to the development of policies supporting energy for sustainable development.
WSSD: The World Summit on Sustainable Development met from 26 August to 4 September 2002, in Johannesburg, South Africa, and adopted two main documents: the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI) and the Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development. The Johannesburg Plan of Implementation addresses energy in the context of sustainable development, and calls for action on access to energy services, recognition of the linkage between energy provision and poverty eradication, alternative energy technologies, and diversity of supply.
CSD-11: The eleventh session of the CSD (CSD-11) took place from 28 April to 9 May 2003, at UN headquarters in New York. The session set out the Commission's multi-year programme of work for the period 2004-2017 and decided on the modalities for reporting, partnerships, and enhancing both UN system coordination and Major Groups' contributions. A Partnerships Fair and Learning Center courses took place concurrently with the session.
CSD-12: CSD-12 was held from 14-30 April 2004, at UN headquarters in New York. The first three days of CSD-12 (14-16 April) served as the preparatory meeting for the International Meeting on the 10-year Review of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The following two weeks (19-30 April) were devoted to the CSD-12 Review Session. CSD-12 focused on identifying constraints, obstacles, successes and lessons learned with regard to water, sanitation and human settlements. The Commission also heard reports from the UN Regional Commissions.
CSD-13: The thirteenth session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-13) took place from 11-22 April 2005, at UN headquarters. Building on the outcomes of CSD-12 (the Review Year of the first two-year cycle), CSD-13 focused on policies and options to expedite the implementation of commitments in the areas of water, sanitation and human settlements.
REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION MEETINGS: Prompted by an invitation issued by CSD-11, reports of regional implementation meetings will be conveyed to CSD-14 by the Economic Commission for Africa region (meeting held in Addis Ababa, 26-28 October 2005), the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia region (Cairo, 13-15 November 2005), the Economic Commission for Europe region (Geneva, 15-16 December 2005), the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific region (Bangkok, 19-20 January 2006), and the Economic Commission for Latin America and Caribbean region (Santiago, 19-20 January 2006).
UN SYMPOSIUM ON INTEGRATED IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Jiangxi, China, convened an international symposium on integrated implementation of sustainable development goals and targets in Nanchang, from 11-13 May 2005. The symposium explored practical ways and means of advancing integrated implementation by exchanging lessons learned and best practice, and by identifying gaps and weaknesses in current implementation policies.
GLOBAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE ENERGY: The Fifth Meeting of the Global Forum on Sustainable Energy (GFSE-5) was held from 11-13 May 2005, in Austria. The meeting considered the theme of "Enhancing International Cooperation on Biomass." In particular, GFSE-5 focused on strengthening the institutional capacity to promote South-South cooperation. GFSE-5 also brought together various energy-related partnerships announced at the WSSD.
INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE: The Beijing International Renewable Energy Conference, convened from 7-8 November 2005, adopted the "Beijing Declaration on Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development." Highlighting CSD-14's focus on energy, the Declaration invites the CSD to consider arrangements to review and assess progress towards substantially increasing the global share of renewable energy.
ELEVENTH CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO THE UNFCCC: The eleventh Conference of the Parties (COP 11) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the first Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP/MOP 1) took place in Montreal, Canada, from 28 November to 10 December 2005. The Conference reached agreement on the Protocol's operational details and on the process for discussing the post-2012 period.
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NATURAL GAS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: The symposium was organized and hosted by the State of Qatar with UN DESA, from 6-8 February 2006, to prepare input to CSD-14. Participants discussed energy policy development with regard to impacts of ongoing energy and gas market reforms, environmental safeguards, projections on natural gas pricing, energy security and international cooperation.
Ninth Special Session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GCSS-9/GMEF): The ninth Special Session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum convened from 7-9 February 2006 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A major part of GCSS-9/GMEF was the ministerial consultations on several issues, including energy, and recommendations for UNEP and CSD-14. Several ministers emphasized the connection between energy and climate change.
CLEAN ENERGY FOR DEVELOPMENT: Organized by the World Bank from 6-9 March 2006, in Washington DC, this conference formed part of the Bank's Energy Week. The conference built on the G8 Plan of Action adopted at Gleneagles that outlines the way ahead on clean energy, infrastructure, climate change and Africa. Themes taken up at Energy Week 2006 included: energy security; clean energy and low carbon energy development; governance and anti-corruption in the energy sector; and energy for growth and poverty reduction in Africa.
Climate Change and Sustainable Development - An international workshop to strengthen research and understanding: This workshop, organized by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, India, UN DESA and The Energy and Resources Institute, took place from 7-8 April 2006, in New Delhi. The workshop examined climate change and sustainable development linkages, with a view to informing discussion at CSD-14.
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Volkswagen California 2010
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If you're hankering after a VW campervan, read the Practical Motorhome Volkswagen California review to find out if this is the 'van for you
Earlier this year the VW Transporter underwent a mini-makeover. The revised T5 came with new engines that meet Euro 5 emissions standards, the largest two of which, the 140PS and 180PS, are used in the California. Ours was powered by the latter.
Externally, the new-look T5 got a 'Golf' style nose, new rear light clusters, chrome trim, and more aerodynamic wing mirrors. In Olympian metallic blue, with body coloured bumpers and exterior mirrors (a £545 cost option), our test model looked fabulous. It was also fitted with very modern-looking darkened rear privacy glass (£260).
Inside, it doesn't feel like a commercial vehicle at all, with a smart three-spoke steering wheel, new-look white backlit instruments, and a smart fascia with CD/DVD player.
The sliding passenger entry door remains on the UK driver side for RHD production versions, which loses it some fans immediately, who complained that rear passengers potentially exiting the vehicle into traffic is dangerous. Others were fine with it. Some were disappointed the double-glazed glass in the living quarters hadn't been replaced with plastic for better insulation.
One thing our testers unanimously agreed on: the electro-hydraulic elevating roof, which raises or lowers at the push of a button (with the engine running) is brilliant.
Layout wise, it's a classic VW camper interior – that is, a nearside kitchenette with rock-and-roll style rear seat bench that converts into a double bed. Not all VW campers offer a roof bed, though, and few as good as that in the California.
Inside the conversion, it's a feat of space-saving ingenuity. A freestanding table clips into the sliding door, a kitchenette table retreats alongside the sofa bench, the camping chairs zip into a tailgate pocket, and the head restraints on the rear seats fold out of the way when it's made into a bed. The gas 'locker' is located in a circular space moulded in the centre of the freshwater tank – a much cleverer use of space than the traditional round-bottles-in square-lockers solution.
The release tap for the fresh and waste tanks are on the inside of the vehicle, so no more dirty hands.
Our test model was powered by the 180PS (177bhp) version, allied to a superb seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (VW's own direct-shift gearbox – DSG). In automatic mode, gear changes go almost undetected. VW claims a combined mpg figure of 34.9mpg. We managed 31.5mpg.
It's best in class for ergonomics and on-road performance is stellar: entirely rattle-free, with excellent refinement and noise isolation, exemplary ride quality (except over very big bumps at low speed), new Euro 5 engines that are powerful and smooth and highly user-friendly handling.
At an £850 premium, our test model was fitted with lane change assist. We really liked the warning lights on the wing mirrors that alert you when there's an obstacle in your blind spot; it makes motorway driving feel that much safer.
The two-seater passenger bench is hugely comfortable. The angle of the seat back can be adjusted for comfort, the bench itself slides on runners so rear passengers can be near or far from the cab seat occupants, and crucially there's an independent set of heating controls for the rear passengers. And all the testers were bowled over by the quality of the conversion's materials – the tambour doors, latches are all durable and rattle-free on the road.
In full lounging and camping mode, the California split opinion. The pale wood and grey upholstery (or Anthracite Crete in marketing speak) are rather automotive and stark. We like the hard-wearing and practical nature of the materials – dark grey is never going to show up many stains – but at the same time the California isn't a particularly welcoming place to lounge in.
That said, trim options enable you to specify a more homely feel, and those who're interested in a California are more likely to be touring to see the great outdoors than spending extended spells inside their 'van.
On site, swivelling the cab seats involves a little to-ing and fro-ing, particularly the driver's seat which you need to slide forward and back while fiddling with the rake to clear the steering wheel and pillar. Once done though, the cab seats, both with twin armrests, are hugely comfy.
With the freestanding table, and the chairs that stow in a compartment on the inside of the tailgate, we'd recommend the optional awning (£360) for an al fresco lounging and dining area.
The kitchen unit on the nearside comprises a sink and cooker with a single piece cover, and there's a drawer for cutlery and storage underneath, with sliding doors. The Waeco 42-litre compressor fridge is operated from the digital control panel. Workspace is obviously at a premium, so the sliding table doubles as chef's food preparation space.
The kitchens offered in other, identically sized campers are sometimes better, though. The two rings on the hob are spaced too far apart and eat up too much room. There's not much kitchen cupboard space, and you can't open the cutlery drawer if the left-hand kitchen cupboard is slid open. Worst of all is the top-opening fridge: to get at something inside you need to move everything off, even if you're only after a drop of milk for tea."
The standard issue loose-fit cab screens were criticised by all our testers. They comprised two fabric push-on frame inserts for the cab door windows and, for the windscreen, a single piece of fabric that requires tent poles to hold it rigid and in place.
One fluorescent and five LED spotlights do a reasonable job of illuminating the interior of an evening, and bed make-up is quick and easy: the seat bench's back rest lies flat to form a 200 x 114cm double bed downstairs, while the roof bed is slightly larger at 120 x 200cm.
We weren't impressed with the way that the seat base has to be pulled forward to make up the bed either: it means you have to move everything on the floor into the cab.
There is no washroom in the California, as in many campers of this type and size. However, you can specify a locker toilet when you order new from Volkswagen.
Although storage is clever throughout, such as the hinged locker in the ceiling, and the drawer in the seat-bench base, there's nowhere to stash a portable toilet.
The wardrobe and rear cupboard are well conceived, too – the twin doors allow you easy access from nearly any angle. Also, the rear loading area is superb: you can remove the bed base, or raise it to a higher slot, or fold it and prop it up with a strut, creating a very versatile space.
Height 1.99m 6′6″
Waste water 30L
The California's countless merits outweigh its few shortcomings. It's brilliant to drive, and with a bit of flexibility great to live in, if not as homely as some rivals. It's expensive, but you're buying the guarantee of quality that the VW brand brings. Little has gone wrong with it, too: occasionally sticking electric wing mirrors, an occasional engine solenoid warning light on the dash, but that's it: no trim came away, and everything worked brilliantly.
The roof bed is spacious, comfy and has superb headroom
Passengers in the rear can adjust the living-quarters' climate themselves on the road
The electro-hydraulic elevating roof is simply superb
The push-on fabric frames are quick to deform and a pain to make work
Go for the option of fixed concertina blinds.
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After series of concussions, D.C. United's Patrick Nyarko changes his ways
Patrick Nyarko, left, tussles with Queretaro's Dionicio Escalante during CONCACAF Champions Cup match March 1 at RFK Stadium. (Toni L. Sandys/ The Washington Post)
By Steven Goff
As the number of concussions accumulated over his career, Patrick Nyarko began to change the way he played soccer.
"In the past, I would go into anything," he said. "When the ball was on the ground, I would throw myself forward. I like winning possession for my team, whichever way I can. Sometimes I would risk my health when I did that, but that's how I played. I went into riskier stuff."
Even a different approach, though, cannot prevent every potential head injury. Early in D.C. United's MLS opener at Los Angeles two weeks ago, the attacker took a blow from behind, a head-to-head knock. It did not require a game stoppage or treatment. He was fine. Play continued.
A mild headache came on later but he was not dizzy or nauseous, common concussion symptoms. At halftime, though, he asked for pain reliever and, subsequently, underwent concussion protocol. Nyarko, 30, was done for the day with what was diagnosed as his fifth concussion since 2008.
"The doctors know the symptoms to look for, but against L.A., I didn't feel it was a concussion," he said. "Obviously, they are the experts. I am not disputing it. I think I could have played on."
After skipping last weekend's match at New England, doctors cleared him to resume training Wednesday. He is likely to suit up for Sunday's home opener against the Colorado Rapids at RFK Stadium.
Concussions are a growing issue in all of sports, and perhaps no soccer team has had to treat as many as United. Over a decade, Alecko Eskandarian, Bryan Namoff, Josh Gros, Devon McTavish and Davy Arnaud were forced to retire because of head trauma. Two weeks ago, Arnaud ended a 14-year career after struggling for six months with symptoms.
"It's bad we've seen so many," Coach Ben Olsen said. "But with that comes a lot of experience and awareness about it. We have a good group of trainers and doctors who know the right way to go about this stuff."
Nyarko, a former Virginia Tech star who joined United this winter after eight seasons with the Chicago Fire, suffered his first concussion late in his 2008 rookie season on a head-to-head incident against Chivas USA.
Two years later, he took a knee to the head against the Columbus Crew. In 2011 and 2013, there were head to heads against Colorado and D.C., respectively.
"A couple have been real minor," he said. "With my past, we treat it with a lot more sensitivity and make sure everything clears before I get back" on the field.
The long-term consequences of multiple concussions, and whether they lead to conditions such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), are the subject of intense medical research and studies.
Does Nyarko's concussion history concern him about his future well-being?
"It does and doesn't," he said. "With the experience that I have, I know when it's bad. Obviously, with the concussion count, when it mounts, it becomes a problem in later life, as documented in other leagues, other sports. I understand that. But I am pretty confident in the fact that I know when there is a concussion.
"It's definitely a concern, but it's more about prevention."
This month's head injury was his first in 2 ½ years. In a 2013 U.S. Open Cup semifinal against United, he went up for a header and, he said, "I knew I was going to get crushed afterward."
Today, Nyarko said, he probably would not challenge for that ball in the same way. "With age, you grow up, and with experience, you grow up a little bit," he said.
In this year's regular season opener, United recycled the ball back into the penalty area after a corner kick. Nyarko lined up to flick the ball. From behind, Galaxy defender Daniel Steres's head crashed into his.
In the same game, D.C. defender Steve Birnbaum was bloodied by a head-to-head collision with Steres in the first half. Treated on the field for several minutes, Birnbaum passed concussion protocol, had his head wrapped in a bandage and returned to action.
Though his collision turned out to be minor, Nyarko is mindful of the dangers associated with head injuries.
"You catch yourself thinking about it a little bit, especially watching TV and a feature [about concussions] comes on," he said. "You become interested, but on the other hand, it's about how you get through your career without the effects. You learn to make sure it doesn't happen, and if it does happen, you take the appropriate measures to come back, take the longest time you need to make sure the brain is healed.
"Because they say the next hit is the worst one that could knock you out for a long time."
D.C. United vs. Colorado Rapids
Where: RFK Stadium.
When: Sunday at 5 p.m. ET.
TV: ESPN2.
Records: United 0-1-1, 1 point; Rapids 1-1-0, 3 points.
D.C. probable starters: GK Travis Worra: Ds Sean Franklin, Bobby Boswell, Steve Birnbaum, Taylor Kemp; MFs Patrick Nyarko, Marcelo Sarvas, Nick DeLeon, Chris Rolfe; Fs Luciano Acosta, Lamar Neagle.
Colorado probable starters: GK Zac MacMath; Ds Mekeil Williams, Jared Watts, Axel Sjoberg, Marc Burch; MFs Dominique Badji, Micheal Azira, Sam Cronin, Dillon Powers, Marco Pappa; F Kevin Doyle.


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Hernandez, A. C., Dela Cruz, J. G., & Lim, J. L.(2004).Postoperative analgesic effects of a placebo controlled trial of intraarticular morphine sulfate and intraarticular pethidine HCI for patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone patellar graft. Philippine Journal of Anesthesiology, 16(1), 31-37
Hernandez, Alet C., Jonathan G. Dela Cruz, and Jonnel L. Lim. "Postoperative analgesic effects of a placebo controlled trial of intraarticular morphine sulfate and intraarticular pethidine HCI for patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone patellar graft." Philippine Journal of Anesthesiology 16.1 (2004): 31-37.
Hernandez, Alet C., Jonathan G. Dela Cruz, and Jonnel L. Lim. "Postoperative analgesic effects of a placebo controlled trial of intraarticular morphine sulfate and intraarticular pethidine HCI for patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone patellar graft." Philippine Journal of Anesthesiology 16, no.1 (2004): 31-37.
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HERDIN Record #: PCHRDPC051106 Submitted: 16 May 2007 Modified: 26 April 2016
Postoperative analgesic effects of a placebo controlled trial of intraarticular morphine sulfate and intraarticular pethidine HCI for patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone patellar graft.
Alet Gerardo C. Hernandez,
Jonathan G. Dela Cruz,
Jonnel L. Lim
Department of Anesthesiology - St. Luke's Medical Center
Background: Postoperative pain is considered the main cause of morbidity after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair Objectives: This study was designed to determine whether a placebo controlled trial of intraarticular (IA) Morphine sulfate and IA Pethidine HCI would provide postoperative pain relief for patients undergoing ACL reconstruction utilizing bone patellar graft Methods: A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial of 60 patients, 18-65 years, ASA I and II scheduled for ACL reconstruction were included in the study. Group I received IA Morphine sulfate 3mg (0.015 percent) solution, Group II received IA Pethidine HCI 30mg (0.15 percent) solution and Group III received IA saline 20 cc solution alone. VAS scores were obtained during the 1st, 2nd, 6th and 24th hour after surgery. Analgesic duration, rescue medication consumption, and occurrence of complications were determined Results: VAS score comparisons were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis Test and Wilcoxons Matched Pairs Signed Rank test which revealed significant differences among all groups. Analgesic duration and 24-hr rescue medication consumption were also analyzed and results also demonstrated significant differences. However, occurrence of complications was not observed in all clinical trial groups Conclusion: We conclude that IA morphine and IA Pethidine HCI have analgesic effects. IA Pethidine HCI has less analgesic effects as compared to IA morphine sulfate. IA morphine sulfate has the longest analgesic duration and lastly, that IA Morphine sulfate and IA Pethidine HCI offer a well tolerated postoperative pain control with no evidence of complications. (Author)
Philippine Journal of Anesthesiology
July-December 2004
This study was designed to determine whether intraarticular (IA) Morphine Sulfate, IA Pethidine HCI, placebo would provide postoperative pain relief for patients undergoing ACL reconstruction utilizing bone patellar graft. Specific objective of the study were to: (1) Determine if IA Pethidine HCI has the same analgesic effect with IA Morphine sulfate thru visual analog scale (VAS) comparison, (2) Determine analgesic duration for all groups, (3) Compare rescue medication by documenting IV/ Oral NSAID and IV opioid consumption, and (4) Determine occurrence of postoperative complication like nausea, vomiting, pruritus and respiratory depression.
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While Armored Core has a healthy retinue of extension parts for just about every pilot's needs, there are exceptions. And I don't mean the cut above the rest, like the extension magazines, or those awesome projectile-swatting AMS that's saved our asses more times than we can count.
Imagine that Armored Core could be played professionally as a recognized e-sport.
Imagine players (Ravens!) duking it out on stage to a massive crowd, and with a live commentated broadcast for television and the internet. There'd be organized teams complete with coaches and support staff and matching uniforms and gear from sponsors. Hordes of screaming fan girls (and boys) would be lined up for an autograph or photo of their favorite players. Ravens would be traveling the world to play on tournaments with lewd prize pools at stake.
Hint: There is a mistletoe in the picture, look for it and you'll know where to kiss… Anyway, as RR is slowly trying to be active again, our resident illustrator Trace has made another mind-blowingly awesome rendition of RR's cover girl Sophie Emilia. Sophie wishes everyone an advanced Merry Christmas! She just keeps looking better and better.
Welp, it's that time of the year. Raven Republic was founded on August 13, 2006. We couldn't resist posting a new colored Sophie Emilia picture to commemorate this event, drawn and colored yet again by the very talented Trace 02. RR's cover girl still looks as fresh as ever. With all the events and meetings RR's members have been through, we all hope to expect RR to stay around much longer.
Up until a certain point of Armored Core, sniper rifles were something of the neglected child of the rifle family. While they dished out absurd amounts of damage and had incredible range, their small lock boxes and slow firing rate made them nearly useless at medium to close range, which is where most AC fights happen.


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Chimento Contemporary is pleased to present a solo exhibition with Los Angeles based artist Phyllis Green.
Changing lives is like changing your clothes.
A chic series of nesting dresses, "Five Sheaths" is multi-part sculptural installation in the form of wearable metaphors and wood. A universally understandable set of correspondences — brown for flesh, red for breath and blood energy, aqua for the mind, sky blue for the intellect, orange for bliss — represent individual and palimpsestic holistic states of consciousness. Worn in layers by the artist, they are displayed in sequence in the gallery on carved wood hangers that seem like divining rods and reference the walking-stick form which is also a part of her metaphor of the seeking traveler. Green sees wood as a democratic medium, functional, pragmatic, warm, and practical, like the clothes. Indeed all her material choices are reflective not only of her formal, stylistic, and aesthetic character, but also provide effective metaphorical dimension to their meanings.
Sculptures include a deconstructed lightbox in which a shade printed with the image of a perfect blue sky is illuminated from behind as though by a window. More than an engaging architectural pun, it was inspired by the words of a Swami who believed that if he could roll up the sky like a scroll, he would see the light of truth behind it. "Standing on a Lotus" is a hardened burlap flower form, large enough for the artist to stand on, with a center of comforting fleece-lined slippers, wooden walking sticks, and accessories of fleecy arm and knee pads. It is both a representation of perfection through balance and lightness as well as a mechanism of physical effort. Most of Green's sculptures are the result of labor-intensive hand-crafting, and many are based on the motif of the eternal circle, which both joins and encloses. Performative, interactive, tactile, and conceptual, both the sculptures and the clothing involve the presence and participation of the viewer, making it all the stronger in articulating what Green sees as the connection between body and spirit.
This new body of work is supported in part by the City of Santa Monica Artist Fellowship Program.
Phyllis Green (b. 1950, Minneapolis, MN) is an internationally exhibited artist and curator based in Los Angeles. Green is the recipient of numerous prestigious grants and awards, such as Senior Artist Fellowship, City of Santa Monica (2017), the Guggenheim Fellowship (2014), Pollock-Krasner Foundation, New York; Individual Artist Grant, Cultural Affairs Department, City of Los Angeles; California Arts Council Artists Fellowship (Sculpture); and the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship (Sculpture). Her work is in the permanent holdings of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Long Beach Museum of Art, the Winnipeg Art Gallery and numerous private collections.
Phyllis Green "Life after Life after Life"


in preparation to start the construction immediately.
We have wonderful news to share with you! With the Divine Blessings of Lord SivaMurugan, we are about to sign the contract with the GC! We have negotiated the contract carefully and with due diligence.
We introduced the GC in person at our 3rd Annual Gala Fundraiser Dinner to the 450 guests assembled. The Gala Dinner guests are devotees of our temple, donors, dignitaries and steering committee members.
We signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Calwest Constructions in December 2018. We also announced via email Newsletter to our devotees in December 2018.
We invited all CSMT devotees to attend the Vaasthu Puja performed by the General Contractor, the Architect and the Structural Engineer on January 26th, 2019. Invitations to the Vaasthu Puja were sent to all CSMT devotees using email Newsletter, Posters and Social Media such as WhatsApp and Facebook. We had a very happy and successful Vaasthu Puja attended by approximately 2000 devotees, many steering committee members and dignitaries like the Mayor of Concord, the Vice Mayor and City Council Members and Planning Commission Members. The Silanyasa Puja was performed in the North East corner or Easanya Moola of the proposed New Temple Building. Everyone present got to place their offering in the Silanyasa Puja and participate personally and were transported with joy at the unique and rare opportunity. The devotees were disciplined and courteous to each other and waited patiently in line for their turn to enter the Silanyasa and offer their prayers.
There are only 8 Vaasthu days in a calendar year. We captured the very first since the weekend date was convenient to many of our devotees to participate. We started, as always, with the auspicious Ganesha Homa the previous day. We introduced the GC, the Architect and the Structural Engineer to all devotees present and to the City Council on January 26th.
There has been heavy rain in the past two months which, while wonderful for the Bay Area drought conditions, is not conducive to starting construction. However, you may now expect to see work commence on the site imminently.
While the Architect & Stapathi are chosen by referrals and recommendations, the General Contractor is selected using aBidding Process. However, we wanted recommendations on GCs to invite for the Bidding process. For many years now, we have requested devotees to recommend GCs to the temple, if they are familiar with any. Such requests were made at gatherings of devotees in the temple, in several Steering Committee Meetings, in the Annual Gala Dinners and other occasions. We received one initial recommendation from a devotee, who is a Steering Committee Member, at the 2nd Annual Gala.
We invited the recommended GC along with 15 other GCs to meet the Construction Advisory Committee (CAC) members at the Architect's office on July 16th, 2018.
The Architect, the Structural Engineer and the members of the CAC recommended General Contractor companies that would be suitable to the temple project.
Of the 16 GC firms invited to meet us in person, many turned us down due to the complexity of the project and their own busy schedules. Seven met with us on July 16th, 2018, and were invited to bid after we vetted their portfolios and asked them for their experience (as above), referrals, etc. After interviewing them, we presented the specifications of the project and invited them to bid on our project. Four of the seven, (including the GC firm recommended by our devotee,) expressed their gratitude at being given the opportunity to participate but expressed their regrets due to many reasons, such as inability to focus on this complex project due to other commitments, too much complexity of the project, or other such reasons.
Three GC firms expressed their interest to continue with the proceess. One expressed that there was too much work involved in submitting a bid and offered an estimate for $22 million. The other two bids were approximately $15 and $9. Since this was completely out of the budget for the temple, the Architect then cast the net wider, outside the Bay Area. We approached GC firms in Sacramento and Tracy, Modesto, etc. However, today, GCs are so busy that we had no promising response.
Fortunately, at this time, the Architect met Mr. Rajen Patel of Calwest Constructions. The company had the special expertise we were looking for above. They also had experience in building Hindu Temple in the Bay Area. While no members of the CAC or the 2018 Board had met Mr. Rajen Patel previously, we were heartened to learn that both the Architect and the Structural Engineer as well as several of our CSMT Soma Vaara devotees, and Steering Committee Members were able to recommend him.Calwest Constructions had built many hotels and buildings for some of our CSMT devotees in the $$ range we were looking at. Our devotees recommended him strongly and also inundated Mr. Rajen Patel with their requests to take up our temple project.
We have been carefully and conscientiously negotiating with Calwest Constructions for an amount that is very significantly less than the bids we were able to receive from other firms. We also looked at whether the bidding firms were able to offer Value Engineering suggestions which were acceptable to the temple.Calwest has offered Value Engineering suggestions of significance to the temple.
Our independent quantity surveyor estimator also compared all the bids received by the temple and recommended Calwest's bid as the best fit and closest to his estimate. Our Quantity Surveyor comes to us with strong referrals from several presitigous projects, such as Terminal 3 of the SFO Airport.
The GC and the SE took a trip to India to meet with the Stapathi, visit his worksite in Lenavilakku and understand the intricacies of combining the Granite structures being fabricated in India with the local construction. We shared pictures of their viisit with you in the earlier emails. Based on that visit, we are further negotiating the details involved, especially regarding the phase of the cooperation between the Stapathi & the GC.
We are confident that, with the contract we are about to sign with Calwest, we will be able to build the temple within a reasonable budget given the current times and today's costs. The construction industry, especially in this area, is booming currently, as many of you may know. The CAC and the Architect are examining each and every cost carefully. The design and plans of the temple and annex building with dining hall and auditorium, are not only carefully tailored to the temple's needs, but also have to dovetail with the approval of the City of Concord's Design Review Board and the Planning Commission. We are in a limited space on Second Street and we are building to the best possible design in that limited space. The intention is to construct the two buildings, for the most part, as a turnkey project.
The CAC is composed of five extremely qualified people in the Construction industry and two Board Members. We are extremely fortunate to have them volunteer for the temple and have introduced them on stage with pride and joy at several gatherings, during Steering Committee Meetings of the temple and Annual Galas. They are experts with many years of experience and a wide and varied expertise of the Construction Industry with special reference to the Bay Area. The CAC also has experience in building temples, among other non-profit experience.
Our AIA contract with the GC is being reviewed by the temple's Construction Attorney to ensure that the contract is in the best interests of the temple. The Construction Attorney is an expert in this field.
The temple's interior continues to progress in Lenavilakku, India. We will keep giving you pictures as the progress continues. Currently, the craftsmen are almost at the finishing stage of carving the "flowers" on the pieces of the SivaMurugan Sanctum. The work has commenced on the four auxilliary sanctums and has proceeded to about 30% complete.
For those of you who did not see it earlier, we repeat a short video explanation by Stapathi Dakshinamoorthy on how the carving is done, please see the video below. Our Architect Sharad Lal was so appreciative of the artistry demonstrated by the Stapathi & his men in the video.
We have attached some pictures here, sent to us by the Stapathi.
The quarry stones have been procured for the auxilliary sanctumsand are filling up the yard in the Lenavilakku worksite. The big boulders weigh as much as 18 - 20 tons before they are cut down to the required size for our sanctums. There is a careful marking of each stone as it cut down into slabs. The marking system identifies the sanctum, the layer number and the position of each stone in the layer even on the rough cut slabs!
We shared the above pictures of the visit of the GC and SE to the Lenavilakku Worksite in the Construction Newsletter dated January 2019. Our Stapathi is pictured explaining the process to them.
Trial Jointing is a trial fitting of the pieces of each layer to make sure that everything fits exactly as it should. In order to perform the requisite trial jointing for Sri SivaMurugan Sanctum, a platform with the correct dimensions (slightly bigger than the proposed Sanctum) has been laid in a corner of the worksite, with a foundation of approximately 5 feet. This foundation is required in order to be able to bear the weight of the stone slabs. The pieces that belong to each layer are brought to the platform and assembled according to the marking system.
The craftsmen actually sand down each slab to the correct millimeter to make sure it fits correctly! This will make the task of assembly in Concord that much easier.
You can see how complete and polished the layer looks when it is fully (trial) assembled with all the slabs sanded correctly to the millimeter and assembled with no gaps.
With the Blessings of the Divine Sri Shiva Murugan, at current time, we are in a position to start construction in Concord with no further delays !!! Within a few months of starting on site, devotees will be able to see the interior sanctums arrive in Concord!


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Eating Disorders, Energy Intake, Training Volume, and Menstrual Function in High-level Modern Rhythmic Gymnasts
Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen
This study examined clinical and subclinical eating disorders (EDs) in young Norwegian modern rhythmic gymnasts. Subjects were 12 members of the national team, age 13-20 years, and individually matched nonathletic controls. All subjects participated in a structured clinical interview for EDs, medical examination, and dietary analysis. Two of the gymnasts met the DSM-III-R criteria for anorexia nervosa, and 2 met the criteria for anorexia athletica (a subclinical ED). AH the gymnasts were dieting in spite of the fact that they were all extremely lean. The avoidance of maturity, menstrual irregularities, energy deficit, high training volume, and high frequency of injuries were common features among the gymnasts. There is a need to learn more about risk factors and the etiology of EDs in different sports. Coaches, parents, and athletes need more information about principles of proper nutrition and methods to achieve ideal body composition for optimal health and athletic performance.
In International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Volume 6 (1996): Issue 2 (Jun 1996)
Management of the Athlete with an Eating Disorder: Implications for the Sport Management Team
Ron A. Thompson
While college women in general are at risk for anorexia nervosa and bulimia, these disorders may present more of a problem for the student-athlete due to her weight/body consciousness and the pressure associated with athletic competition at the college or university level. This paper discusses the physical and psychological characteristics of each disorder, their etiology, and how each affects the life and performance of the athlete. Recommendations are offered regarding the role of the sport management team (i.e., sport psychologist, team physician, coach, athletic trainer, exercise physiologist) in assisting the eating-disordered athlete.
In The Sport Psychologist Volume 1 (1987): Issue 2 (Jun 1987)
Nutrient Intake of Female Elite Athletes Suffering from Eating Disorders
This study assessed the nutrient intake and eating behavior in Norwegian female elite athletes suffering from eating disorders (ED) who met the criteria for anorexia nervosa (AN), anorexia athletica (AA), or bulimia nervosa (BN). The subjects included 7 AN, 43 AA, 42 BN, and 30 controls. Three-day and 24-hr food records were used to assess energy and nutrient intake. Results revealed that a significant number of AN and AA athletes have diets too low in energy and nutrients, the mean intake for energy and CHO being lower than recommended for active females. A significant number did not reach the protein level recommended for athletes. In addition, there were low intakes of several micronutrients, most notably calcium, vitamin D, and iron. The energy and nutritional inadequacy, combined with the use of purging, are of major concern since the athletes in this study were relatively young. It is unknown whether the abnormal eating pattern is a consequence of ED or is typical of top level athletes.
In International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Volume 3 (1993): Issue 4 (Dec 1993)
The Prevalence and Consequences of Subclinical Eating Disorders in Female Athletes
Katherine A. Beals and Melinda M. Manore
A growing body of evidence suggests that the prevalence of eating disorders and excessive concerns regarding body weight in certain subpopulations of female athletes are increasing. The pressure on female athletes to improve their performances and physiques, coupled with the general sociocultural demand placed on all women to be thin, often results in attempts to achieve unrealistic body size and body weight goals. For some female athletes the pressure to achieve and maintain a low body weight leads to potentially harmful patterns of restrictive eating or chronic dieting. This paper seeks to further delineate the characteristics of a recently identified subclinical eating disorder in female athletes: anorexia athletica. Research studies that support the existence of subclinical eating disorders will be reviewed. In addition, the possible physiological and psychological consequences of subclinical eating disorders will be explored.
Elite Women Bodybuilders: Ironing out Nutritional Misconceptions
Sharon R. Guthrie, Cathy Ferguson and Dixie Grimmett
This research examined the nutritional practices and body images of 13 competitive women bodybuilders living in southern California and in the Midwest. Data collection included both structured interviews and survey methods. Findings indicate nutritional health and positive body image among this sample of women. None of the bodybuilders had anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III-R; American Psychiatric Association, 1987) criteria, were binge eaters or used pathogenic weight control measures. Instead, they reported significant improvement in their nutritional attitudes and behaviors after beginning bodybuilding training. These data suggest a relationship between participating in competitive bodybuilding and other behaviors related to nutrition and self-perception.
In The Sport Psychologist Volume 8 (1994): Issue 3 (Sep 1994)
Evidence-Based Interventions for the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Zella E. Moore, Raquel Ciampa, Jaime Wilsnack and Elizabeth Wright
Eating disorders are serious clinical issues that can have severe physical and psychological ramifications. Although prevalence rates of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are low in the general population, it has been reported that prevalence rates are higher among individuals involved in the athletic milieu. Unfortunately, based on the demands of the sport environment, these individuals may be significantly less likely to seek treatment for these disorders, thus may experience dangerous short- and long-term consequences. Yet, even when such athletes do seek help, they often receive psychological treatments that have not been demonstrated to be efficacious among methodologically sound research studies. This article clarifies the current state of eating disorder treatment efficacy so that practitioners working with eating disordered athletic clientele can adopt more ethical and effective treatment practices.
In Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology Volume 1 (2007): Issue 4 (Jan 2007)
Weight Concerns, Weight Control Techniques, and Eating Disorders among Adolescent Competitive Swimmers: The Effect of Gender
Diane E. Taub and Rose Ann Benson
Since most research on eating disorders among athletes has focused on college-age samples, the present investigation examines the adolescent competitive swimmer. Three areas related to weight and eating habits were explored: general concerns about weight, use of weight control techniques, and tendencies toward anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and associated behavioral/personal characteristics. Previous research has found females to be at greater risk than males, thus gender comparisons were undertaken. Questionnaires were completed by 85 adolescent competitive swimmers attending a nationally known summer swim camp at a large midwestern university. Consistent with the cultural norm of thinness for women, young female swimmers desired weight loss more than their male counterparts did. In terms of actual pathogenic weight control techniques or eating disorder tendencies, however, few significant gender differences were found. Neither male nor female adolescent swimmers were particularly susceptible to eating disorders or pathogenic weight control techniques.
In Sociology of Sport Journal Volume 9 (1992): Issue 1 (Jan 1992)
Psychological Features of Female Runners Presenting with Pathological Weight Control Behaviors
Renée M. Parker, Michael J. Lambert and Gary M. Burlingame
The present study was conducted to determine if female distance runners who report engaging in pathological food behaviors display the psychological characteristics of clinically diagnosed female eating-disordered patients. Comparisons were made among 29 eating-disturbed college runners, 31 normal college runners, 19 clinically diagnosed eating-disordered patients, and 34 nonathletic, non-eating-disordered college students. Measures included a 3-day diet journal, questionnaires collecting both personal information and information on eating behaviors and sports participation, the Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI), the Setting Conditions for Anorexia Nervosa Scale (SCANS), and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Without reaching eating-disordered clinical levels, the eating-disturbed runners appeared on psychological inventories as being more concerned with food and dieting than were the comparison runners and non-eating-disordered nonathletes. Only the eating-disordered group presented with significant levels of psychopathology. Implications for the athletic community are discussed.
In Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology Volume 16 (1994): Issue 2 (Jan 1994)
Disorders of the Female Athlete Triad among Collegiate Athletes
This study examined the prevalence of and relationship between the disorders of the female athlete triad in collegiate athletes participating in aesthetic, endurance, or team/anaerobic sports. Participants were 425 female collegiate athletes from 7 universities across the United States. Disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and musculoskeletal injuries were assessed by a health/medical, dieting and menstrual history questionnaire, the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), and the Eating Disorder Inventory Body Dissatisfaction Subscale (EDI-BD). The percentage of athletes reporting a clinical diagnosis of anorexia and bulimia nervosa was 3.3% and 2.3%, respectively; mean (±SD) EAT and EDI-BD scores were 10.6 ± 9.6 and 9.8 ± 7.6, respectively. The percentage of athletes with scores indicating "at-risk" behavior for an eating disorder were 15.2% using the EAT-26 and 32.4% using the EDI-BD. A similar percentage of athletes in aesthetic, endurance, and team/anaerobic sports reported a clinical diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia. However, athletes in aesthetic sports scored higher on the EAT-26 (13.5 ± 10.9) than athletes in endurance (10.0 ± 9.3) or team/anaerobic sports (9.9 ± 9.0, p < .02); and more athletes in aesthetic versus endurance or team/anaerobic sports scored above the EAT-26 cut-off score of 20 (p < .01). Menstrual irregularity was reported by 31% of the athletes not using oral contraceptives, and there were no group differences in the prevalence of self-reported menstrual irregularity. Muscle and bone injuries sustained during the collegiate career were reported by 65.9% and 34.3% of athletes, respectively, and more athletes in aesthetic versus endurance and team/anaerobic sports reported muscle (p = .005) and/or bone injuries (p < .001). Athletes "at risk" for eating disorders more frequently reported menstrual irregularity (p = .004) and sustained more bone injuries (p = .003) during their collegiate career. These data indicate that while the prevalence of clinical eating disorders is low in female collegiate athletes, many are "at risk" for an eating disorder, which places them at increased risk for menstrual irregularity and bone injuries.
In International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Volume 12 (2002): Issue 3 (Sep 2002)
Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Hunger Feelings and Satiety Regulating Hormones in Obese Teenage Girls
Wagner L. Prado, P. Babu Balagopal, Mara C. Lofrano-Prado, Lila M. Oyama, Thiago Ricardo S., João Paulo Botero and James O. Hill
Exercise is implicated in modifying subsequent energy intake (EI) through alterations in hunger and/or satiety hormones. Our aim was to examine the effects of aerobic exercise on hunger, satiety regulatory peptides, and EI in obese adolescents. Nine obese girls (age: 13–18 years old, BMI: 33.74 ± 4.04 kg/m2) participated in this randomized controlled crossover study. Each participant randomly underwent 2 experimental protocols: control (seated for 150 min) and exercise (exercised for 30 min on a treadmill performed at ventilatory threshold [VT] intensity and then remained seated for 120 min). Leptin, peptide YY3–36 (PYY3–36), and subjective hunger were measured at baseline as well as 30 min and 150 min, followed by 24-hr EI measurement. Exercise session resulted in an acute increase in PYY3–36 (p < .01) without changes in leptin and/or hunger scores. The control session increased hunger scores (p < .01) and decreased circulating leptin levels (p = .03). There was a strong effect size for carbohydrate intake (d = 2.14) and a modest effect size for protein intake (d = 0.61) after the exercise compared with the control session. Exercise performed at VT intensity in this study appears to provoke a state of transient anorexia in obese girls. These changes may be linked to an increase in circulating PYY3–36 and maintenance of leptin levels.
In Pediatric Exercise Science Volume 26 (2014): Issue 4 (Jan 2014)


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Ivanka Trump Feels 'Very Guilty' She Can't Vote for Dad
Updated Apr. 13, 2017 4:16PM ET / Published Apr. 11, 2016 10:04AM ET
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According to Donald Trump, two of his five children, Ivanka and Eric Trump, feel "very, very guilty" about the fact that they will not be able to vote for their father in New York's Republican primary on April 19. The siblings missed the state's deadline to change their party registration from "unaffiliated" to GOP, thus rendering them unable to cast a ballot in the state's closed party primary. "They had a long time to register and they were unaware of the rules," Trump told Fox & Friends on Monday. "They didn't register in time, so they feel very, very guilty." Trump said, adding, "I think they have to register a year in advance and they didn't, so Eric and Ivanka, I guess, won't be voting." The GOP frontrunner shrugged off his disappointment, however, adding, "It's fine. I mean, I understand that."
Read it at The Daily Beast


The Nutritech Performance Awards were presented at the HFNZ Awards on Tuesday 20 June 2017 during the Annual Conference week in Otago. Adam Clay, Nutritech's Ruminant and Forage Technical Services Manager attended the event to present the awards.
Prizes are awarded to the herd owners with the highest $ earning herd average based on the Fonterra A+B-C payment system.
The overall winner was Robinson Dairy Farm Ltd from the Canterbury region.


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"Pianist" () is the twenty-fourth episode of the first season of the South Korean anthology series KBS Drama Special. Starring Choi Min-ho and Han Ji-hye, it aired on KBS2 on November 27, 2010.

Plot
21-year-old Oh Je-ro is a musical genius, but in order to support his sick father, he's worked for years at a piano factory as a tuner. He despairs of ever being given a chance to learn how to play the piano, and thinks the name his father gave him sounds like "Oh, Zero," signifying his lack of hope in the future. This changes when he meets and falls in love with Yoon In-sa, a 30-year-old music teacher in a school. In-sa dreamed of becoming the world's greatest pianist when she was young, but she was also forced to give up her dreams because of her poor circumstances. Instead, she leads an exhausting life as a part-time music teacher at an elementary school. A piano will bring these two souls together, as they share their dreams, hopes, pain and eventually heal each other.

Cast
Choi Min-ho as Oh Je-ro
Han Ji-hye as Yoon In-sa
Choi Phillip as Han Jung-woo
Jo Hee-bong

Rating

References

External links
 Pianist official KBS website

2010 South Korean television episodes
South Korean romance television series
South Korean melodrama television series

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