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Alec Baldwin To Be Charged After Film-Set Death Of Crew Member; U.S. Hits Debt Limit, Setting Up Standoff In Congress; Supreme Court Announces It Has Yet To Identify Who Leaked Draft Opinion Overturning Roe v. Wade; Coast Guard Tracking Suspected Russian Spy Ship Near Hawaii. Aired 3-3:30p ET
VICTOR BLACKWELL, CNN HOST: Top of the hour here on CNN NEWSROOM. Good to have you along. I'm Victor Blackwell.
ALISYN CAMEROTA, CNN HOST: And I'm Alisyn Camerota.
The family of cinematographer - the cinematographer killed on a set of Rust says they support the criminal charges that will soon be filed against actor Alec Baldwin. Today, the District Attorney in Santa Fe announced that Baldwin and the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, will each phase two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Assistant Director David Halls cut a deal for probation and a suspended sentence.
BLACKWELL: In October 2021, Baldwin was holding a prop gun when it fired a live round hitting and killing 42-year-old Halyna Hutchins. A prosecutor say Baldwin is being charged for pulling the trigger and as a producer of the film.
MARY CARMACK-ALTWIES, NEW MEXICO FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY: I think it was the totality of the circumstances that this was a really fast and loose set and that nobody was doing their job. There were three people that if they had done their job that day, this tragedy wouldn't have happened. And that's David Halls, Hannah Gutierrez Reed and Alec Baldwin.
If they had just done their basic duties, this - we wouldn't be standing here.
BLACKWELL: CNN's Josh Campbell and our Entertainment Reporter, Chloe Melas, they're covering this story.
Josh, first you, you spoke with that district attorney, fantastic interview, by the way. What more did she say about what led to these charges?
JOSH CAMPBELL, CNN CORRESPONDENT: I appreciate that, Victor. This essentially comes down in her view to negligence. These are very serious charges in voluntary manslaughter against both Baldwin and the set's armorer. And she says that looking at various pieces of evidence, including Alec Baldwin, in her view, pulling the trigger on that weapon. There's been debate about that.
Alec Baldwin has previously said that he never pulled the trigger on that gun, but law enforcement here actually sent that firearm to Quantico at the FBI Laboratory, they conducted a forensic exam and determined that with the gun cocked, this revolver, there's no way it could have fired without pulling the trigger. So the prosecutor noted that to me in the interview. She also talked about just this pattern of unsafe practices in her view on this set.
And there's been this question about, well, what role does an actor have in actually assuring the safety of the set and that the gun that they're handed is actually free and clear. We've heard Alec Baldwin, we've heard for that matter other actors saying that that is the role of the armorer, someone else that when an actor is handed a weapon, they trust that that is actually a cold gun.
But what we learned in my interview with the district attorney is something we didn't know before and that is they actually consulted other actors, other outside experts who had a very different view. Take a listen to that part of the interview.
CARMACK-ALTWIES: This is really about justice for Halyna Hutchins. We've talked to many actors, a-list and otherwise that have said that they always check their guns, that - or they have someone check it in front of them. So it's not - an actor doesn't get a free pass just because they're an actor.
CAMPBELL: Now, Baldwin has obviously professed his innocence and presume he will fight these charges. The armorer on the set, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, she is doing the same. We just got a statement in from her attorney, I'll read part of that.
The attorney says that we were expecting the charges but they're absolutely wrong as to Hannah - we expect that she will be found not guilty by a jury and she did not commit manslaughter. She has been emotional about the tragedy, but has committed no crime.
Now finally, what happens next, the DA told me that she expects these charges would be - will be filed against those two individuals by the end of this month and then they will go through the process either coming here to New Mexico or perhaps by video conference actually appearing and we assume that they will enter not guilty pleas and then the wheels of justice will start. We'll see where this prosecution goes.
And just as importantly, these are allegations, these are not, obviously, statements of fact yet. They haven't been tested by the judicial system. We'll see what evidence prosecutors have as they lay out their case, guys. CAMEROTA: Okay. So Chloe, how is Alec Baldwin responding today?
CHLOE MELAS, CNN ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER: Well, like Josh said, he says he's going to vigorously fight these charges.
He's going to go to court. He's going to go to trial. He's not going to accept a plea deal. We know Alec Baldwin is someone who is very vocal and he has maintained his innocence for the past year. I sat down with him in August and we talked in this wide ranging interview about what went wrong. And his attitude is that there was a breakdown in the chain of command and I was told that the gun was cold. Take a listen to a little bit about what Alec Baldwin told me in August.
ALEC BALDWIN, ACTOR: The business is a business which is cautious, and careful, and protects the members of the crew all the time - all the time as a rule and this is a one in a billion event. And in that one and a billion event, there are two people who didn't do what they were supposed to do - they didn't do. And I'm not sitting there saying I want them to go to prison or I want their lives to be hell. I don't want that, but I want everybody to know that those are the two people that are responsible for what happened.
MELAS: The two people that Alec Baldwin is saying in that interview from August with me that he feels are responsible are Dave Halls who took the plea deal and Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who was the armorer on the set of Rust, who faces the same charges as Alec Baldwin.
And we haven't heard from Alec Baldwin specifically other than through his attorney, but I do know that this was not something that they expected. He told me in that interview over the summer that he did not believe that he would be facing charges.
CAMEROTA: All right. Josh Campbell, Chloe Melas, thank you both very much for the update here.
Joining us now is Scott Coscia. He's a stunt coordinator, armorer and a former NYPD police officer. We also have CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig. He's a former federal prosecutor.
Scott, I want to start with you because you're an armorer. We still do not know the answer to how live ammo - real bullets - showed up on that set and gotten mixed in with dummy bullets. As an armorer, after a year, since this happened, do you understand how that could have happened?
SCOTT COSCIA, STUNT COORDINATOR: Absolutely no clue.
So I've said before that live ammo in blank should not be in the same zip code, let alone in the same movie set. And I was reading an article how there were literally live rounds on the prop table next to the weapon. If that was the case and there were her fingerprints on at least one of these live rounds, production should have stopped. There should have been nothing happening with a firearm and an inventory of every single round, every dummy round, every blank should have been done. And live rounds should have been taken immediately offset or secured in a safe location.
So I am beyond me scratching my head how did - how'd they get there, that I have no idea.
BLACKWELL: Elie, is this as simple as someone is handed a gun, before you pointed at someone you check or at least as you were taught, you assume it's loaded.
CAMEROTA: You have to assume it's loaded.
BLACKWELL: And that is the negligence that this case comes down to or is this a difficult case to prove?
ELIE HONIG, CNN SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST: It's not that simple, Victor, and I think this is a difficult case.
First of all, there are factual issues. Alisyn, you went right to it, which is the prosecution cannot answer. Josh Campbell asked the DA this question. She said I don't know how those live rounds got onto the set. Now, that doesn't necessarily mean the prosecution's case is over, but that's a major factual issue. The defense lawyer is going to stand in front of a jury someday and say they want you to convict my client, they can't even tell you how those live rounds got there.
And then the other thing that's really important is this happened on a movie set. Most normal people do not know what the norms are on a movie set, I certainly don't. So you end up in a scenario where you're going to hear from experts like Scott. And if you look at even just on our air today on CNN, we've had multiple experts, armorers, prop masters who said very different things about what the obligation of an actor is or the obligation of other professionals on a set are.
And remember, this is a criminal case, you need all 12 jurors to find guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. So I'm not saying that there's no chance here but this is a really difficult case for the prosecution.
CAMEROTA: Scott, what's the answer to that? When you're on a set as the armorer and you hand an actor a gun and you say cold gun, does every actor you've ever worked with then take it upon himself to open it up and look and check?
COSCIA: No. So it's their job to act, okay. I'm an armorer, I'm a stunt guy, I don't expect an actor to get beat up on stage, beat up on camera, that's what I do. And I don't know if an actor understands how to how to use a weapon. I might have it set up where we're going to discharge rounds and I don't want someone playing with the weapon, if they ask I absolutely will show it to them.
I will - and before we shoot anything, I always hold the weapon up. If it's clear, I rack the slide back and I show the set. If we're going to discharge rounds, I say - and my voice carries as a foreign police officer - I say discharging two rounds and people will know exactly how many rounds we're going to shoot on that set.
So no, I don't trust an actor to be able to - not that some don't understand, but I don't trust them to be able to know when a weapon is clear and when it isn't.
BLACKWELL: Elie, on these charges as both an actor and producer, the DA says that "as a producer, he also had a duty to make sure that the set was safe." Does that muddy the case at all? And how was that reconciled with a decision not to charge the director in this case, Joel Souza.
HONIG: So I thought that was really interesting in Josh's interview, he asked the DA, "Are you charging Alec Baldwin as an actor or as a producer?" And I was stunned, frankly, that her answer was both because those are completely different factual and legal scenarios. I think with an actor, Scott just explained, if a jury hears Scott's testimony, Alec Baldwin is not going to be guilty as an actor because it's not his responsibility independently to look at the gun.
Now, the question about producer that gets into questions of what exactly was Alec Baldwin's job, what were his responsibilities as it relates to the many other directors, producers professionals on that set. And look, sometimes people are producers in name, sometimes big names like Alec Baldwin are called producers or executive producer producers, but they're not actually in charge of things in a hands-on way.
All of these are complex, factual issues and, again, people need to keep in mind this is not a civil proceeding, this is a criminal proceeding. There is the highest burden in our legal system on prosecutors. They have to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt and unanimously to the jury, it's never easy, and I think it's going to be particularly difficult here.
BLACKWELL: All right. Elie Honig, Scott Coscia, thank you both.
CAMEROTA: Thank you, guys.
COSCIA: Thank you.
BLACKWELL: America's financial security hangs in the balance after the U.S. hit the debt ceiling today. If lawmakers and the President do not raise the borrowing limit by June, the country would default on its bills.
CAMEROTA: The Treasury Department is now taking so-called extraordinary measures to keep the government open, but this will not work forever. It's up to Congress to compromise on the debt crisis.
CNN Business Correspondent Rahel Solomon is here.
So explains what happens now that we've hit the debt ceiling. RAHEL SOLOMON, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Okay. So extraordinary measures essentially means the government is shifting funds, moving money around so that we can pay our bills. So that buys us about four months, gets us into the early summer.
But what would actually happen if we defaulted on our debt?
Well, one, the rates for government debt would go up, which would mean rates for all of our consumer borrowing would also likely go up. Think about small business loans, think about student loans, auto loans, also housing, mortgage rates would likely go up. One estimate from third wave putting it at potentially an additional $130,000 to an average new 30 year mortgage and then we would also guys see a pretty significant impact to the markets. Third Way also saying the typical worker nearing retirement could lose $20,000 in their 401K. So the impacts here could be really significant.
Also important to stress, this has never happened before and many people do not expect it to happen now, but the threat of getting dangerously close is certainly there. So I spoke to Greg Valliere, a market strategist who tries to explain Washington policies and how Washington policies impact Wall Street.
And what he told me is that "this will end up being the most serious debt crisis in the nation's history. There will be a credible risk of default and it may not be resolved until the very last minute." So until we get to that last minute, well, the government will have its hands full.
But what about us, guys? Should we do anything differently?
I talked to Professor Jeremy Siegel. He's a prominent professor at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. And when I asked him - and I should say, by the way, he also does not expect us to default on our loans, on our on our debt - he said he would not change investments. He would not make any major money moves on this.
But also guys, the likelihood that the next few months becomes tense and potentially volatile for the markets is high.
BLACKWELL: All right. Rahel Solomon, thank you for that.
CNN's Jessica Dean is on Capitol Hill. Jessica, when I spoke with Congressman Byron Donalds last hour, he said that it's the media who's calling this a standoff, that this is a negotiation, where are the negotiations stand now?
JESSICA DEAN, CNN CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENT: Well, that is an interesting take on everything. Look, the fact remains that we're entering into this period of deep uncertainty up here on Capitol Hill where we're going to have to see how this all plays out. Republicans, specifically House Republicans, as you just noted, are saying, look, we're not moving forward without some sort of negotiations to overspending and some sort of fiscal deal.
The White House is saying there are no negotiations. You're going to pass what's known as just a clean bill. It's just the debt - raising the debt limit and so that's where they are right now. Now, a lot of people say that's just kind of the posturing before the real negotiating does start to begin.
Again, House Republicans and Kevin McCarthy, the House Speaker specifically in a very specific situation, because he's made a lot of concessions to some of these hardliners and there are some in his party who are simply a no on raising the debt limit, no matter what, no matter what negotiations take place. So he's again operating with the razor thin margin that he's got to kind of maneuver through.
And Democrats are probably going to need some help from Republicans or must need some help from Republicans to get this through the House. And when it comes to the Senate, we did hear from Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, just a couple of hours ago on this, he didn't seem too concerned, I'll let you listen to that.
SEN. MITCH MCCONNELL (R-KY): Periodically, the debt ceiling has to be lifted and it's always a rather contentious effort. In the end, I think the important thing to remember is that America must never default on its debt. It never has and it never will, but will end up in some kind of negotiation with the administration over what are the circumstances or conditions under which the debt ceiling are going to be raised.
DEAN: And so the big question now is just what will that look like in the weeks and months moving forward, Victor and Alisyn. We also heard from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in a statement just a little bit ago, he really pegging this on what he calls MAGA Republicans saying that it's not complicated that if they refuse to do this, that it's going to hurt American families.
Again, not much in the way and not mentioning at all anything about negotiations, so they've still got to get to the point where Democrats and Republicans can agree to start talking. We do know that there are some bipartisan talks in the House that are just beginning. That's what we're going to keep our eye on Victor and Alisyn.
CAMEROTA: Okay. Please keep us posted. Jessica Dean, thank you for the reporting.
And we're joined now by Cecilia Rouse. She's the chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Cecilia, thanks so much for being here. This is about debt that has been racked up. This is our credit card, our national credit card that must be paid. So when you hear lawmakers like Congressman Andy Biggs, this week tweet, "We cannot raise the debt ceiling. Democrats have carelessly spent our taxpayer money and devalued our currency. They've made their bed so they must lie in it." What's your response to that?
CECILIA ROUSE, CHAIR, WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS: Well, look, thank you for having me.
President Biden understands intimately the importance of responsible legislate legislating. It's why the Inflation Reduction Act was paid for. It's why in his tenure, we have reduced the deficit by historic $1.7 trillion that - the highest on record. So he understands that we have to be paying our bills. It's why he's proposed in - making our tax code, fairer, ensuring that the Treasury Department and the IRS have the resources they need to crack down on tax sheets.
This is a different thing. This is about Congress making good on paying for the legislation, and the bills and the obligations that has already passed. Since 1960, Congress has raised the debt ceiling 78 times, 49 times with Republican presidents, 29 times with Democratic presidents, this should not be up to negotiation.
The closer we get to what Janet - Secretary Yellen outlined as the X date, that's when these extraordinary measures no longer work, we have no more, the more costly it'll become for the U.S. taxpayer, for the federal government. In 2011, when the Obama administration and Congress got close, they were very close, we saw that the credit rating for the United States government was downgraded, and that increased borrowing costs.
So it's irresponsible to even contemplate not paying the bills, Congress should just raise the debt ceiling and we can have further conversations about the right spending packages to put forward, how to address the deficit, how to address the debt, but this is not that conversation.
CAMEROTA: But you just heard Sen. Mitch McConnell in Jessica Dean's piece there, say, we'll end up in some kind of negotiation with the administration over what the conditions are for the debt ceiling to be raised. So are you saying the White House will not negotiate?
ROUSE: The - we - our position is we should not be playing and jeopardizing the full faith and credit of the federal government and full stop, that this is Congress' responsibility to raise the debt ceiling. It has done so consistently three times under President Trump. Because, fundamentally, Congress understands that is its responsibility to the American people. So Congress should do its job.
Again, we can have conversations about the right way forward on fiscal spending. But right now, we need to make good on paying for the bills that we've already - we're obligated to pay.
CAMEROTA: Yes. I've been covering this since, I think, 2011 when it always seems that it goes to the 11th hour. So we all know that this is our credit card bill, regardless of if it's a Democratic president or Republican, but somehow Congress pushes it to the 11th hour. And then there - I mean, it's basically a game of chicken.
But as you know, there are some lawmakers right now who are in Congress who seem comfortable with the game of chicken and so what happens if we get to the 11th hour?
[15:20:01] ROUSE: Well, honestly - well, we've been to the 11th hour and we know that that can cause some, perturbations in the financial markets. Again, when the credit rating for the U.S. government is downgraded, that means our borrowing costs are higher. As you - as your - as you discussed in the opening, that can cause increases in interest rates, make borrowing costs higher for the federal government, it can make borrowing costs higher for others.
And so it will cause financial - it can generate some financial instability both here and around the globe. But we have - we don't like to get there. Really Congress should just act now, let's get past this. Why even cause in this period where we've had tremendous success in our recovery from the pandemic-induced recession, where we have inflation that is too high, but which is easing.
Our economy is on the right path. Inflation is easing. We see the unemployment is at the lowest it's been in 50 years. The Federal Reserve appears to be on track to achieve a soft-dish landing, but we know there were threats: Russia's unprovoked war on Ukraine, China's reopening, so why introduce another level of uncertainty?
Congress should just raise the debt ceiling right now and so we can continue on this path so we can get our economy back on its feet, continue the growth we've made and get onto a path where we really have more sustainable growth that is more widely shared, which is really the focus of President Biden.
CAMEROTA: I only have a few seconds left. Is there any way for President Biden to raise the ceiling without Congress?
ROUSE: This is Congress' responsibility. These are bills that were passed by Congress and it is Congress' responsibility and obligation to raise the debt ceiling.
CAMEROTA: Cecilia Rouse, thank you for your time.
ROUSE: Thank you.
CAMEROTA: All right. We're following breaking news out of the Supreme Court, which is now giving an update on the investigation into that unprecedented leak of the Roe versus Wade ruling. We have the details next.
BLACKWELL: Also ahead, the U.S. Coast Guard is tracking a Russian vessel off the coast of Hawaii that they suspect is a spy ship. We'll go live to the Pentagon next.
BLACKWELL: An update today on that now infamous Supreme Court leak, the draft document of the Dobbs versus Jackson Women's Health decision which ultimately overturned the country's federal abortion law.
CAMEROTA: The Supreme Court just issued a statement saying that after a thorough investigation, they still do not know who leaked it. Joining us now is CNN Justice Correspondent, Jessica Schneider.
So Jessica, we've just learned that dozens of people had access to this draft opinion and some employees even admitted telling their spouses about it.
JESSICA SCHNEIDER, CNN JUSTICE CORRESPONDENT: They did, Alisyn and Victor. I mean, this was a wide ranging investigation, now a 20-page report. And it shows just how wide ranging this distribution of this draft was. At this point today, though, the Supreme Court is acknowledging that this leak investigation has, in fact, hit this dead end.
They've done 126 formal interviews with 97 employees. But at this point, they say they are still unable to identify the person responsible for that leak that really did rock the Supreme Court and stung the country about eight weeks before Roe v. Wade was officially overturned.
And you mentioned it, part of the reason it may be so difficult to pinpoint the person or people responsible is that this investigation specifically uncovered that it was 80 people who received digital copies of the draft. That was between February and March of last year.
When they interviewed employees, 34 of those employees who got the draft, they admitted printing out copies. Many of those people printed out more than one copy and yes, several did say that they shared the results with their spouses presumably in confidentiality.
So this draft was really widely distributed and yet despite months of forensic analysis here, interviews, they have not been able to determine who did it. Despite that, though, the marshal of the court, Gail Curley, she did say this, she said that "In time, continued investigation and analysis may produce additional leads that could identify the source of the disclosure. Whether or not any individual is ever identified as the source of the disclosure, the Court should take action to create and implement better policies to govern the handling of court-sensitive information and determine the best IT systems for security and collaboration."
And to that end, guys, the court even brought in former homeland security secretary and former federal judge and U.S. Attorney Michael Chertoff and what he did, he assessed the Marshalls' investigation here. He agreed it was thorough, but that many changes still need to be made, even though they really haven't found the leaker here. That includes several changes like restricting who gets those hard copies of those drafts since we saw that it was about 80 people, restricting who's on the email distribution list for digital copies.
And crucially here, limiting access of sensitive documents on mobile devices, because this leak, of course, happened in the midst of the pandemic. So the court marshal is acknowledging here that there were in fact some gaps in security protocols that did emerge when people worked from home.
So Alisyn and Victor, this leak really has drastically changed the way that this Court operates and will continue to change the way it operates. But the takeaway today is that almost nine months after this leak, the person responsible still has not been identified. They may continue to investigate if more pops up, but it's possible we may never know the identity of this leaker, guys.
BLACKWELL: All right. Some changes likely to come. Jessica Schneider, thanks.
CAMEROTA: Well, U.S. Military officials and the Coast Guard say they are tracking a suspected Russian spy ship off the coast of Hawaii. The discovery is significant given how high tensions are between the U.S. and Moscow over Russia's war in Ukraine.
BLACKWELL: CNN's Oren Liebermann is at the Pentagon with the latest. Oren, tell us more about this ship.
OREN LIEBERMANN, CNN PENTAGON CORRESPONDENT: Victor and Alisyn, the Coast Guard has been tracking this ship not just for a few days, but for several weeks off the coast of Hawaii in international waters. A Pentagon spokesperson a short time ago says it is in international waters where is allowed to be.


Wet dog (it stinks I know, but it means it's actually raining in Southern California).
The dusty aroma of the first time the heater clicks on for the season.
The mintyness of Claritin (relief for my aching sinuses is on the way).
Musty smell of the electric blanket.
A Christmas tree lot (although we have a fake one now).
Christmas cookies baking in the oven.
Our family's Christmas breakfast (chili eggs, which I don't partake in. It's overnight oatmeal for sisters, Mom, and I).
Sometimes-stench of Maggie (her bed is right by mine. She only sleeps in it when it's cold).
The crispness of cold weather.
The refreshing aroma the day after it rains.
The wool of my cashmere throw that I have after my electric blanket is turned off.
As you've probably guessed, the eleven items above are smells of winter. My favorite smells of winter, at least. I'd love to hear your additions!


We all recall the pervasive anxiety about possible computer-generated turmoil as year 2000 (Y2K) neared. Looking back, the fact that it was a non-event may be the biggest story. Some maintain the $600 billion spent worldwide to make computer systems Y2K-compliant was massive overkill. Others counter that the preparation was necessary. But the focus of senior executives on the problem will have a lasting effect. Companies had to assess realistically the risk, reward and role of information technology. Y2K demonstrated that information technology providers could actually deliver services on-time and on-budget when closely managed.
Y2K solutions justified significant investment in the swift deployment of new, and comprehensive, hardware and software. One result has been rapid growth in both business access to the Internet and e-commerce. Amidst this blaze of activity in the transportation industry, many new players have been unable to make the grade. Perhaps the greatest letdown has been the failure of the transportation exchange. The concept seemed so simple. Customers would post requirements and watch as a reverse auction drove down their costs while carriers engaged in a frenzy of bidding. Most of these enterprises have not lived up to expectations for many reasons, the major one being a lack of simultaneous supply and demand. And the lack of liquidity was not limited to exchanges. Many transportation markets began to experience capacity shortages (e.g., truckload). Carriers were faced with more demand than supply -- and no need to engage in cutthroat bidding (e.g., railroads). Some carriers (e.g., ocean lines) recognized that a load at any cost was not always a desirable solution.
As e-commerce tools became mainstream, B2B marketplaces increasingly resembled their industries. Opportuni-ties for startups became more limited as the actual industry participants formed their own Internet portals. Six trucking companies formed Transplace.com. FreightWise and Arzoon were financed by various combinations of railroads and other transportation companies. Additionally, two competing initiatives got under way in ocean shipping (Inttra and Global Transportation Network).
Transportation may also be affected by e-commerce initiatives of transportation users. Covisint, an exchange formed by the major automotive companies, may result in transportation being purchased like any other factor of production. The intention is to reduce the cost of producing an automobile by thousands of dollars and to shorten the production cycle time by weeks. This proposition presents both challenges and opportunities to transportation and logistics companies serving these industries.
Unlike past years, 2000 brought no major ocean carrier consolidations, and lines seemed to enjoy a period of relative tranquility. Activity in 2001 will depend heavily on the world economy and planned introduction of significant vessel capacity.
There has still been plenty of merger and acquisition activity. The largest event was the initial public offering of Deutsche Post World Net AG in November that raised $5.6 billion. In the past two years, Deutsche Post has become a global provider by spending over $5 billion buying transportation companies in the United States and Europe.
In November, FedEx purchased American Freightways for $1.2 billion. Combined with its Viking Freight subsidiary, FedEx will operate the second-largest regional LTL carrier in the country. This transaction supports the contention of many industry experts who believe the future of domestic air cargo will be a ground product with day-definite delivery.
Elsewhere, companies have taken steps to enter new markets and achieve economies of scope and scale. Ocean Group and NFC had a merger valued at $2.2 billion in February and renamed their global logistics company Exel. EGL, a predominantly domestic forwarder, acquired Circle International, providing EGL significant international product extension and revenue growth.
Any discussion of global trade must include China. The passage of most-favored-nation status for China normalizes trade relations with an emerging economic powerhouse. Recognizing the importance of freight logistics, the Department of Transportation selected UPS (as opposed to passenger airlines) for six of the 10 new weekly flights between the U.S. and China.
Transportation is often cited as a leading economic indicator for recession and recovery. Although the economy seems to be holding its own, there is concern whether Alan Greenspan can engineer a soft recovery. Transportation companies are also very sensitive to the price of fuel (and possible turmoil in the Middle East).
The economy is global and increasingly reliant on electronic commerce. Transportation and logistics industries are integral parts of both. The events of 2000 reinforced this view and the events of 2001 should see an acceleration of the trends supporting these forces.
Ted Prince is a principal with Transgistics LLC in Richmond, Va., and a former chief operating officer for 'K' Line America Inc. He can be reached at ted.prince@transgistics.com.


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Blessing of cremation garden postponed
by Beth Donze
By Clarion Herald Staff
Due to construction delays caused by inclement weather, the dedication and blessing of Queen of All Saints Cremation Garden at St. Patrick Cemetery No. 3, originally scheduled for Nov. 20, has been postponed until March 21, 2019, at 1 p.m. A butterfly release will follow the blessing. The New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries Office will send out a reminder on the rescheduled event in early March.

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Narrows Painted Deathwish
I have to admit that I kind of come to each Narrows record expecting to hear Botch. This is unfair. The only direct connection between the two acts is Dave Verellen, and while the vocalist does a lot to give a band its own peculiar feel, it is really the guitar (at least in most cases) that is decisive in terms of the sonic topography produced. In terms of heaviness and dissonant elements, Narrows guitarists Jodie Cox and Ryan Frederiksen play in a style that does bear some similarities to that of Dave Knudson. That the careful listener will never mistake the former for the latter should not be taken as a criticism. Listening to Botch, especially their live shows, had a vertigo inducing quality. Narrows can write some complex tunes, but they are the kind of band that it's easier to bob your head to.
The first thing you're going to notice about this record is that it's a lot more straightforward in terms of tempos than previous Narrows releases. Narrows are sometimes classified as "math rock" or "math core." One could debate the justice of those designations, but in any case this current release is likely to cost them their union cards in United Math Rockers Local 3.14159265 (if indeed they ever had them). All of which is not to say that the time changes and dissonance that characterized their previous releases have been completely abjured. On Painted, they have been harnessed to an attack that relies on pounding and bludgeoning the listener, rather than leaving them wondering what time signature it was all in. Fans of previous releases, and of Botch, will be pleased to note that one thing that hasn't changed is Dave Verellen's gut-wrenching vocal style. As on previous releases, he sounds like he is slicing chunks off of his soul with a butcher knife, his fearsome roaring lending an urgency to the proceedings which manages to retain some of the unsettling qualities of earlier Narrows discs.
"Under the Guillotine" opens the action with hammering riff that wouldn't have been out of place on a High on Fire record. This sets the tone. While their music is often challenging in terms of presenting the listener with square progressions or comfortable melodies, their bread and butter is an uncompromising wall of sound. "Absolute Betrayer" reinforces this point with a series of jackhammer riffs over which dissonant notes float like a halo. "Greenland" starts off with three minutes of weird noise that sounds like it was recorded off Pinhead's home stereo before mutating into a bombastic, slow burn. From there, matters return to the familiar, punishing furrow that had been plowed through the earlier parts of the disc.
There is a lot to like about this record, and its very existence is impressive given that the members don't get to spend a lot of time together. What is also impressive is that they keep managing to come up with material that is fresh and compelling. If Painted is more straightforward than earlier Narrows releases, it is also the case that they have managed to harness what at times seemed like an anarchic fury into a focused aggression that demands repeated spins.
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A wonderful Celtic night in Portugal
By Jose T. Finch on	 December 25, 2021 Portugal country
For a team playing in a small country like Scotland, Celtic have sometimes exceeded their weight in European competition. The Hoops reached the former European Cup final twice in the late 1960s and early 1970s, of course winning the final in 1967.
After that, Celtic struggled to match those remarkable achievements, and it wasn't until 2003 that the club reached a third European final, at a time Celtic fans will surely remember forever.
Celtic's road to the 2003 UEFA Cup semi-final was not the easiest. The Hoops memorable faced two England teams, Blackburn and Liverpool, and defeated both.
In between was a difficult tie against Celta Vigo and a tie against German team Stuttgart. Martin O'Neill's team managed to navigate all of these matches to reach the last four of the tournament where they would face Portuguese team Boavista.
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Celtic likely entered the game as favorites as Boavista lacked name recognition for the English, Spanish and German sides they have faced before. But the Hoops found the first leg at Celtic Park difficult.
The Portuguese side took the lead with a home goal from Joos Valgaeren, and although Henrik Larsson equalized, he also missed a penalty as the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Following the draw in the first leg, Celtic knew they had to score in Portugal for any chance of qualifying for a first European Cup final in 33 years, and luckily there was a man on the land that was more than capable. to do that.
Henrik Larsson was already a Celtic greats before the game against Boavista, but his performance in the semi-final second leg helped make him a legend.
The Hoops struggled to break Boavista in the game, and as the minutes passed it looked like the game was going to end scoreless, and the Bhoys would be knocked out of the tournament one step away from the final. But Larsson had other ideas.
In the 78th minute of the game, Larsson tried to play with John Hartson. However, the pass was blocked and found its way back to the striker, who took advantage of the stroke of luck and rolled the ball into the back of the net, just out of reach of the goalkeeper, who did could only parry the ball in the back of the net.
The goal sparked scenes of frenzied celebrations from Celtic players, coaching staff and fans around the stadium, and was undoubtedly replicated by those watching the game at home. The Hoops managed to hold out for the remaining minutes of the game and reach the tournament final, where Porto would be waiting for them.
Larsson's goal summed up all that was good about the player. He kept his cool in a pressure situation and managed to find the strength to put enough power into the shot, despite the pressure, that the goalkeeper couldn't stop him.
It has to be considered one of Larsson's best Celtic goals, just for what it meant. His performance in the UEFA Cup final against Porto was just as good for different reasons, but that's a story for another day …
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Jammu and Kashmir bifurcated: India has one less state, gets two new Union Territories in J&K, Ladakh
With October 31 fixed as the appointed day for reorganisation of J&K, the new lieutenant governors of the two UTs — G C Murmu in J&K and R K Mathur in Ladakh — will be sworn in at separate ceremonies in Srinagar and Leh, respectively.
Three months after Jammu and Kashmir was served a jolt in the form of the abrogation of Article 370, the strife-torn state ceased to exist on Wednesday midnight when the clock struck 12 midnight. India now has two new Union Territories – Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh – while it has one less state.
The big change of status for Jammu and Kashmir comes 86 days after the Centre moved to scrap the special status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh will be headed by Lieutenant Governors GC Murmu and RK Mathur, respectively. They will take oath on Thursday.
This is for the first time in the history of India that a state is being converted into two Union Territories. The total number of states in the country will now be 28, while the total UTs will go up to nine.
The swearing-in ceremony of the two Lieutenant Governors will be first held in Leh where Mathur would be administered oath of office followed by that of Murmu in Srinagar.
With this, the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir and the Ranbir Penal Code will cease to exist from Thursday, when the nation celebrates 'National Unity Day' to mark the birth anniversary of the country's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who is credited for the merger of over 560 states into the Union of India.
Both Murmu and Mathur will be sworn-in by Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Gita Mittal.
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, states that the appointed day for the two UTs is October 31 and these will come into existence in the midnight (Wednesday-Thursday).
The announcement of abrogation of the state's special status and its bifurcation was made in Rajya Sabha on August 5.
The UT of Jammu and Kashmir will have a legislature like Puducherry while Ladakh will be a UT without legislature like Chandigarh and both the UTs will be headed by two separate lieutenant governors (LG), as per the Act.
The Centre will be in direct control of the police and the law and order in Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday when it becomes a UT, while the land will be under the elected government there.
The UT of Ladakh will be under the direct control of the central government which will administer the high-altitude region through the LG.
Senior IAS officer Umang Narula was appointed advisor to Ladakh's Lt Governor and S S Khandare police head of the UT.
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The daily business briefing: July 16, 2019
Wall St. pauses with Fed meeting in focus
(Reuters) – Wall Street's main indexes were flat on Wednesday, as investors refrained from taking positions ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy statement that is expected to open the door to future interest rate cuts.
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Bets of a rate cut have helped markets climb in June, with the S&P 500 index gaining 6% so far this month and about 1% away from its all-time high hit in early May.
The Fed's statement and new economic projections are scheduled to be released at 2 p.m. ET (1800 GMT), providing investors an opportunity to gauge the impact of a prolonged U.S.-China trade conflict, President Donald Trump's demands for a rate cut and softer-than-expected economic data on monetary policy thinking.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. ET (1830 GMT).
The U.S. central bank will likely leave rates unchanged but is likely to indicate whether it plans to cut rates later this year. The financial sector gained 0.63%, with bank stocks rising 0.76%.
"Expectations remain elevated over a rate cut in July and investors will be closely scrutinizing the statement for confirmation of a cut next month," said Lukman Otunuga, a research analyst at ForexTime Limited in London.
"Should the Fed sound less dovish than expected or completely omit any hints about taking action next month, it could send equity markets sliding."
Global financial markets have been fired up by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi's Tuesday volte-face on policy easing and as investors bet on a worldwide wave of central bank stimulus.
At 9:56 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 58.02 points, or 0.22%, at 26,523.56 and the S&P 500 was up 2.17 points, or 0.07%, at 2,919.92.
The Nasdaq Composite was down 6.74 points, or 0.08%, at 7,947.14.
The healthcare sector rose 0.4%, helped by gains in UnitedHealth Group Inc, Pfizer Inc and Allergan Plc.
Shares of Allergan gained 3.7% after the drugmaker said its constipation drug, jointly developed with Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc, improved symptoms of bloating, pain and discomfort in patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.
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Bedside Toilet- Dignity and Desperation
Bedside Toilet Borrowing program was created at Bhutan Toilet Org in 2017, almost accidentally. We had four units of portable potty, which were bought to be used as guest toilets during Highland Festival in Laya, but after realising that the potties wouldn't be suitable for huge public events we kept them in the office corner for quite sometime.
One day, I got a call from Aue Kuenga Tenzin Supe asking me if I could help his dying friend deal with his toilet trouble. His friend was fighting lung cancer and didn't have the strength to cover the distance between his bed and the toilet. That's when we discovered where our potty could be used. We sent him a set immediately. His friend called to thank me after receiving the toilet, and I could hear him gasping for air as he struggled between his words. He told me how the toilet next to his bed had solved his nightmare. We felt so sorry to hear about his death after some months but we took solace in the fact that we were able to comfort him in his last days.
From then on we began promoting the potty as "Bedside Toilet" for people who are bedridden due to sickness, disability and old age. We let people borrow the toilets for free, only to be returned when the patient recovers or,god-forbid, dies. On January 30 2017, we put it up on our Facebook Page and by mid day the remaining three sets were taken. We continued receiving calls in the following days, which opened out eyes to one of the gravest problems that is hidden in the corners of many homes.
We learned the desperation of the family members who had to deal with bedridden people at home, some for as long as ten years. They shared how dealing with toilet troubles causes all the awkwardness and resentment over a period of time, especially when daughter is the caregiver of a father, a son for mother. Besides the health hazards due to poor hygiene the most painful part is losing dignity and self respect as one become incapable of managing their own toilet routine, and people around show signs of disgust at you.
Our initiative was to empower them to manage their own toilet by taking toilet right next to their bed, so that even in the worst case at least it can be handled with little assistance from the caregiver. The toilet set has its own flush system and an airtight waste tank that can serve for a week without having to empty. It's completely odourless one it's flushed and the valve is closed.
Training Jojo Dorji how to use it
With assistance from some well-wishers, ShaMa Foundation, Pema Seldon and Dasho Sangay R Dorji, we brought five more units in the following months, but like the first batch they were taken almost immediately. We then started compiling list of requests we received. The numbers were overwhelming and we were helpless. So we submitted project proposals to few organisations, who unfortunately rejected it.
The Five Units supported by ShaMa Foundation Pema Seldon and Dasho Sangay R
Just when we thought we reached a dead end, we received a surprise gift of 10 units of bedside toilets from none other than His Majesty the King. I still wonder how His Majesty sensed our desperation though we haven't indicated it anywhere. The royal support doubled our program capability overnight and we gladly called everyone on our list. Lives of ten families were bettered thus.
But the list only grew. We have 20 units in circulation that has served over 25 families already. And with growing awareness on the service, we are getting calls each day. Our waiting-list has over 30 people in age range of 23 to 103, and some families are checking in every day to ask if the new batch has come.
I have personally requested three businesses to import bedside toilets from Bangkok and make it available in their shops. I gave them the address in Bangkok. Because their are families who can afford and they want to buy, but it's not available in Bhutan yet. This too is yet to happen.
With our project proposal reject we began writing to cooperate offices and individuals in Thimphu to sponsor but so far only few offices agreed to help. It's sad that we receive request calls from very offices that have rejected our request to help. It's a paradox. With growing numbers of calls from children of aged parents I can see that we are all going to need Bedside Toilet someday. It's time we invest in it now, so that it's there when we need it ourselves.
We owe it to OGZ for helping us in transporting the toilets from Bangkok from the beginning of the program and Mr. Kinley in Bhutan Embassy in Bangkok for helping us from there.
Now, we charge Nu.300 per month to ensure swift return of the toilets when they are not used anymore. Of course, we don't charge that fee if the family can't afford.
Please call 3012 to donate to this cause, to inquire about this service or the product. If you want to buy yourself from Bangkok, here is the link and number of Handy Toilet 0990593956
In partnership with ShaMa Foundation we are fundraising on GoFundMe. You can be a part of this by donating at least $5.
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Post by Windwalker » Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:41 am
I was delighted to notice that Kathryn just added three digital paintings that she and Josh created to their joint album. They depict an enormous spaceship -- you will guess which culture it comes from.
The ship looks like a cross between a crystal and a crinoid, an extinct relative of the sea anemones which may appear to be delicate flowers yet are carnivores. It looks powerful and deadly, which is clearly the intent.
The details are all meticulously rendered, melding the engineering aspects with the intimidating aura. It is very exciting to see a starship designed with both intelligence and imagination. I can easily imagine this behemoth hovering menacingly just beyond a planet's atmosphere.
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Post by rocketscientist » Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:12 pm
I was just going to say that Sanscard and I had just posted some new concept art.
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Post by sanscardinality » Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:03 pm
Some notes on the ship renderings:
The overall design is rocket's - I did the modeling and rendering based on her sketches and under her guidance. I always knew she was creative and smart, and this effort proved it over again to me.
The ships have a "closed" mode wherin the big arms and "flower" envelop the bridge. The flower material is a substrate for generating magnetic fields. These fields act as focusers/aimers for the weapon systems and as deflectors when used defensively.
One idea for a mode of thrust is based on the idea that the engineers have the ability to manipulate gravity (hence the non-rotating occupancy sections). The ship has gravitic satellites that it can eject from several ports to pull and push it along. The satellites are recollected when no longer needed. This mechanism also serves as a defense against ballistic weapons and an accelerator for the ship's stores of the same (bombs/missiles). Of course, this is just a suggestion.
The long boom that makes up the length of the ship is a particle accelerator that provides input to the primary weapon system - the collection of masts that are "tunable" to different frequencies of EM or perhaps plasma output. I can invision energy battles in space involving a lot of tactics around tuning different attack and defensive frequencies or systems. For example, if infrared lasers are being used spraying dust would be an effective defense, but not so for x-ray lasers where chaged shields would be a better choice. The main reason for energy weapons rather than ballistics would be their high speed, and therefore the element of surprise when the energy met the target. Ballistics may be more powerful - especially if anti-matter is used, but defending against them would be much easier (shoot them with energy weapons or deploy a gravity field to deflect them).
Again - just ideas.
Finally, the real purpose behind the 3D was to work out the perspective - not an easy task with their rather difficult geometry. RS is now working on some hand renderings that I feel confident will exceed the 3D work. The organic looking sketch is too organic in my opinion and I struggled to find a better visual vocabulary for surface features. RS's sketches already look better, so I can't wait to see the final output.
Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.
Post by Windwalker » Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:13 pm
I very much like the idea of "tunable" weapons, it would make the ship a versatile adjustable system. Also, I wonder what a working gravity adjuster would be (small confined black holes?)
I can hardly wait to see the new sketches!
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Post by intrigued_scribe » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:37 pm
Stunning, captivating images! (Though it took me long enough to view these) The first perfectly captures the atmosphere of benign majesty and clearly conveys the tone of a routine mission. More than that, the components of the ship combine in such a way that they establish convincing symmetry and through that, the unmistakable origins of the vessel and its function. Shiprender2 seamlessly includes many of the details and nuances of the first while at the same time effectively transforming the ship into a dangerous, formidable object and the tone of the image into one of turbulent peril.
Ships Open is equally as arresting, with the vessels reflecting the same overtones of danger and efficiently wielded threat. More than that, the blending of both mechanical and almost organic elements (here and in the first two illustrations) makes the environment depicted here all the more compelling and heightens the sense of a futuristic, otherworldly setting. Thanks for sharing such fantastic work!
Post by Windwalker » Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:13 pm
There are now two more sketches in Kathryn's science fiction art folder. To me, preliminary work is as interesting as finished work -- it shows the thoughts of the artist, always a fascinating process.
The sketch of the cyborg is dynamic and tense, especially the dramatic foreshortening and the focus on the fiercely taut grip. I truly like the juxtaposition of the angular lines with the fluid motion of the whip that acts as a counterpoint, at the same time defining the space occupied by the figure.
The sketch of the lovers is extremely poignant and evocative. I love the subtlety of the poses: it is unclear who is advancing, who is retreating. The drawing hums with urgency and yearning, with the sense that at this fragile, transient moment the two created a self-enclosed universe. I also love the elongated, art-nouveau sinewy bodies, a combination of Klimt's liquid ribbons and El Greco's candleflames.
Like Repose, this drawing can effortlessly fit many possible narratives... but a part of me likes to think that the pair might be Mirésse and Adh'ísa, especially because the woman's pose is a bit similar to that of Kar'énis contemplating Ne'íri. If this is the preliminary sketch, the final version will be heartstopping.
Post by intrigued_scribe » Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:24 pm
Lovely! The sketch of the lovers is truly captivating, just as much for the arresting contrast between the relaxed poses and the subtle tension conveyed by the hint of emotional unrest in the facial expressions, as for the flowing, tastefully rendered beauty of the figures themselves. The wonderful contrast between touches of reticence in the woman's pose, the path of her gaze--strikingly, her face is partially turned away, even as she tracks her lover with her eyes--and the poignancy of the man's uncertain countenance perfectly provides the foundation for a calm, yet riveting atmosphere. I can also envision this image seamlessly fitting into a great many narrative scenes, and like Athena, can easily see the two depicted here as Mirésse and Adh'ísa.
The sketch of the cyborg is equally as arresting, with its gripping juxtaposition between sleek, dark elegance and lethal grace. The harshness and sharp angles of the figure combined with its fluid, deadly movements creates a brilliantly blended whole that is all at once formidable and otherworldly. Marvelous work!
Post by rocketscientist » Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:04 pm
Thank you ladies! Your coments are always so precise that it's a compliment in and of itself.
Both of those drawings, while not exactly meant to be specifically any certain characters, were informed, as Athena puts it, by the fiction and discussions we all have around here.
It makes me smile to think that the lovers could be Adh'isa and Miréssa. It would fit very well.
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Last month saw the inaugural Catholic Leaders Formation Dinner conducted in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn.
With leaders from across the Archdiocese and across Australia gathered with Cardinal Soane Mafi along with international leaders from England, Africa, and the Pacific.
The dinner followed the Oceania Youth Ministry Equipping School as well as the One: Youth Cultural Festival and Youth Mass.
The Tongan Catholic Community from the Archdiocese hosted the Dinner. The food for the 140 strong crowds was accompanied by fellowship and formation as Catholic leaders.
Cardinal Soane's address was centered around becoming missionary disciples: a Church that goes forth. This saw him sharing from his life and culture in Tonga and encouraging the leaders gathered to become unified in the vision as one Church across the Pacific.
The Dinner also launched the Catholic Leaders Formation Network 'Forming Leaders' series named 'Called' which has already begun to be implemented for teachers, leaders and Youth Ministers across the Archdiocese.


This is without doubt one of the finest eateries in Paphos, if not Cyprus. I have known Christalla and Peter for over 15 years and have dined here many times and have never been disappointed with their unique cuisine or their immaculate service.
Overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, this tastefully decorated restaurant with delectable shaded terrace, edged in crimson flowers, blended with the scents of fresh herbs and a beautiful grassed kiddies' play area out back, offers a warm welcome and a truly relaxing ambience.
Peter is a Master Chef, who studied in Westminster Catering College of London and trained in the a'la carte restaurant of the highly acclaimed Harrods of London. Peter prides himself on using only the finest ingredients, the freshest foods and very best cuts. He also adds extra special flavours to his dishes with fragrant herbs gathered from the restaurant's very own herb garden.
The menu is extensive, once aka 'The Book' Peter has trimmed it a little lately, keeping the highest standards of food and presentation in Paphos, it's influenced by traditional Cypriot cuisine and mixed Mediterranean styles.
There are fantastic Cafe style snacks, home made Pizzas, Burgers, Sandwiches, or one of my favourites, the Tuna Salad served in freshly baked home made bap with a hint of wild Romanian thyme mmm and Chips, or maybe the Tandoori Chicken Salad. You can just relax and enjoy an Italian coffee with cake or Cream Teas or you can just chill with a glass of Wine.
The Fun Platters for 2 and the many Meze side orders, allow you to create your own Meze. Another signature dish is the Stilton Chicken, it's a breast of Chicken marinated in Port, sauteed in butter, and topped with a sauce made from onions, port and Stilton cheese … Mmm !
If you fancy traditional cooking, there's to many to choose from, but try the Moussaka or Fish Moussaka, Stuffed Onions, Keftedes or the wonderful Lamb & Leek Soutzouakia, meat balls made with ground lamb and vegetables, baked in the oven and served with a sauce or maybe their very, very, slow cooked Kleftico, it's to die for !
Naturally Peter makes an awesome Pizza, and his Pastas are one of his favourites, just wait to you try his sauces !
My absolute favourite has to be the Fish Meze, it's so special you'll need to order at least a day in advance, need I say more ?
Whatever you do, make sure you save room for dessert as Peter masterfully creates tantalizing Panacotta, Creme Brulee, and his favourites, Blackberry and Apple Crumble with Custard or fresh Cream, but my fav has to be the Raspberry Tulip it's just a taste bud explosion !
With a fully stocked bar, naturally every dish has a perfect Wine and their Cava is full of International Wines to suite the Menu plus of course Beers, Spirits, delicious Cocktails and after dinner Coffees and Liqueurs.
They welcome private parties and small Wedding receptions and will really make sure your event is a memorable one !
Open all day, Sienna have some fantastic offers daily from 10 am 'til 6 pm … Especially for brunch, lunch and afternoon coffee and cake, its a little naughtiness on the veranda with delicious coffee ! … A Take Away Service is also available !
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Mexico's Drug Wars Cause Fears in the U.S.
The drug war in Mexico is blamed for killing more than 6,300 people since January 2008, including more than 1,000 in the first two months of this year alone. The violence has put an enormous damper on Mexican President Felipe Calderón's government, which has vowed to wipe out the cartels.
According to the U.S. Justice Department's National Drug Intelligence Center, Mexican drug cartels already control about 90 percent of the cocaine trade across the United States and most of the market for marijuana, methamphetamine and heroin.
The Obama administration's main goal is to keep violence from spilling across the border, especially in border states such as Texas, California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Since violence has reached new heights, Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Mexican leaders last week to discuss the Merida Initiative, a three- year plan signed into law last June to flood the U.S.-Mexican border region with $1.4 billion in U.S. assistance.
The National Drug Intelligence Center also lists 230 U.S. cities in Texas, California, Arizona, Washington State, Alabama, Idaho, and twelve cities in North and South Carolina where the drug trade is known to be linked to Mexican cartels. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas said the Mexican drug war is "now a matter of national security".
The violence that most concerns the United States is the rivalry between Gulf cartel thugs known as Los Zetas and Los Negros, the Sinaloa cartel's narco-military brigade. Their battles take place along a 600-or-so-mile stretch of border between Ciudad Juarez and the point where Texas and New Mexico meet. The fear is that violence between the drug cartels will only escalate further.
Texas Governor Rick Perry called on the Department of Homeland Security to send 1,000 troops to the U.S. side of the border, "U.S. resources are being focused too much on Mexico and not enough on Americans on this side of the border".


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La  est une gare ferroviaire de la ville de Kashiwara, dans la préfecture d'Osaka au Japon. La gare est gérée par la compagnie Kintetsu.

Situation ferroviaire
La gare de Kawachi-Kokubu est située au point kilométrique (PK) 18,2 de la ligne Osaka.

Histoire
La gare est inaugurée le  sous le nom de gare de Kokubu. Elle prend son nom actuel en 1941.

Service des voyageurs

Accueil
La gare dispose d'un bâtiment voyageurs, avec guichets, ouvert tous les jours.

Desserte
 Ligne Osaka :
 voies 1 et 2 : direction Nabari et Ise-Nakagawa
 voies 3 et 4 : direction Osaka-Uehommachi

Dans les environs
 Siège de Panasonic Cycle Technology
 Yamato-gawa
 Temple
 Kofun de Matsuokayama

Notes et références

Notes

Références

Voir aussi

Lien externe
  La gare de Kawachi-Kokubu sur le site de la Kintetsu

Gare dans la préfecture d'Osaka
Gare Kintetsu
Gare mise en service en 1927
Kashiwara


LYON – "You've really, really got to me," said Faye Dunaway, blinking back the tears and pausing before further speech at the opening ceremony of the Grand Lyon 2014 Lumière Festival.
Seconds before, a 5,000 crowd packing out Lyon's hanger-like La Halle Tony Garnier had got to its feet to applaud Dunaway as she made her way to the stage, accompanied by Lumiere Festival director – and Cannes head – Thierry Fremaux to the song of "Windmills of the Mind," composed by France's Michel Legrand, who was also in the audience.
The crowd was filled with the good and great of the French film industry, from Laetitia Casta to Nicole Garcia, Pierre Richard, Pierre Ange Le Pogam, Vincent Perez, Luc Jacquet and Julie Gaget.
But with "Bonnie and Clyde" opening the sixth Grand Lyon Lumière Festival, an event entirely dedicated to movie classics and films about them, Dunaway was clearly the star.
Even at 73, Dunaway still boasts many of the features which made her a Hollywood and style icon in a remarkable run of films begun with "Bonnie and Clyde" and climaxing with "Network," which won her a lead actress Oscar: the stylish headpiece, here a gray homburg, set off by a black ribbon that she tilted down as Bertrand Tavernier delivered a energetic homily in French to her at her side; the high cheekbone; the slight southern drawl; the attention to her hair, in Lyon plaited behind her neck; that combination of stateliness and personal statement, which, as Fremaux, has observed, marks her as a bridge between Old Hollywood and New Hollywood.
She said that she had prepared a few notes on the plane trying to put in to words what music, art – the best art – was really about: Excellent, intelligence, intuition, but most of all beauty; that's what she had struggled and hoped for all her characters in her career.
As Tavernier pointed out in his tribute, if it came to great films by great directors playing opposite notable leading men – Warren Beatty in Arthur Penn's "Bonnie and Clyde," Steve McQueen in Norman Jewison's "The Thomas Crown Affair," Robert Redford in Sydney Pollack's "Three Days of the Condor," to name just three – Dunaway's career has been a remarkable achievement.
Multiple directors and actresses had rejected "Bonnie and Clyde," Tavernier said. Curtis Hanson, who went on to direct "L.A. Confidential," photographed Dunaway, Beatty liked the photos and finally gave Dunaway the part.
Tavernier suggested that Jean-Luc Godard, who was offered the director's role, suggested setting "Bonnie and Clyde" in Japan. At Warner Bros., Jack Warner hated the film. Its success – it grossed $23 million in the U.S. in 1967 – was due to it being so anti-establishment, Tavernier argued.
Tavernier's extended riff in French on "Bonnie and Clyde" brought a smile to Dunaway's lips. Rarely are great Hollywood films talked about with such passion as in France.