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Former Republican Representative (PA-8, 2005-2007)
Voted YES on deterring foreign arms transfers to China.
To authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China, A YES vote would grant the President the ability to place sanctions on any individual or country that violates the arms embargo, including:
Denial of participation in cooperative research and development
Prohibition of ownership and control of any business registered as a manufacturer or exporter of defense articles or services
Removal of all licenses relative to dual-use goods or technology
Prohibition of participation of any foreign military sales
Reference: East Asia Security Act; Bill HR 3100 ; vote number 2005-374 on Jul 14, 2005
Voted YES on reforming the UN by restricting US funding.
To reform the United Nations, by limiting the US contribution to the UN by up to one-half by the year 2007, if the following reforms are not made:
Requires the creation of an Independent Oversight Board with the authority to evaluate all operations of the UN
Instructs the UN to implement procedures to protect whistle-blowers, individuals who reveal wrongdoings within an organization to the public or to those in positions of authority
Obliges the creation of a uniform code of conduct for all UN officials
Requires the shifting of the funding mechanisms of certain organizational programs from the regular assessed UN budget to voluntarily funded programs
Compels the US President to influence the Secretary General of the UN to waive diplomatic immunity for UN officials under investigation or charged with serious criminal offences
Creates a certification of UN cooperation to provide documentary evidence to member states investigating the Oil-for-Food program
Reference: United Nations Reform Act; Bill HR 2745 ; vote number 2005-282 on Jun 17, 2005
Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific.
Fitzpatrick signed United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act
Directs the President to influence the UN to shift the funding mechanism for the UN from an assessed to a voluntary basis.
Withholds up to 50% of nonvoluntary US contributions to the regular budget of the UN unless 80% of the total regular budget of the UN is apportioned on a voluntary basis.
Requires the annual congressional budget justification to include a detailed itemized request.
Prohibits making funds available for international peacekeeping activities for any purpose other than the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) or to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).
States that it is US policy to oppose any proposals on expansion of the Security Council that would include veto rights for new members.
Withholds US contributions from any UN entity that recognizes a Palestinian state or upgrades the status of the Palestinian observer mission at the UN.
Withholds funds for human rights investigations in Palestinian territories.
Withholds support for any member state which is subject to Security Council sanctions, has repeatedly supported acts of international terrorism, or is a country of particular concern for religious freedom.
The Congress makes the following findings:
The US pays billions of dollars into the UN system every year (almost $7.7 billion in 2010), significantly more than any other nation.
The UN system suffers from unacceptably high levels of waste, fraud, and abuse, which seriously impair its ability to fulfill the lofty ideals of its founding.
Amidst the continuing financial, corruption, and sexual abuse scandals of the past several years, American public disapproval of United Nations has reached all-time highs: 62% of Americans believe that the UN is doing a poor job
Significant improvements in UN transparency and accountability are necessary for improving public perceptions of and American support for UN operations.
Source: H.R.2829 11-HR2829 on Aug 30, 2011
Rated -2 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record.
Fitzpatrick scores -2 by AAI on Arab-Israeli issues
Fitzpatrick signed Resolution on Falun Gong
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The Chuos Formation of Namibia is the sedimentary product of the Neoproterozoic Sturtian (c. 720–660 Ma) glaciation and contains massive diamictites intercalated with finely laminated iron formation. Similar Sturtian glacially associated iron formations are found globally. The iron formations are laminated and generally very pure. The diamictites are massive, contain abundant clasts and can be highly ferruginous. These two lithofacies are repeatedly interbedded with no facies transition. The iron formations preserve the rare earth element geochemistry of their contemporaneous seawater and contain rare Ce and Eu anomalies. The geochemistry does not implicate a hydrothermal influence. The Chuos iron formation is interpreted to have been deposited in an ice-proximal glacio-marine setting in a sub-ice shelf environment. Oxygenated fluids, such as sea ice brines and glacial meltwater, are invoked as a mechanism to precipitate iron oxides due to mixing with ferruginous seawater. The iron formation accumulates under an ice shelf with little clastic input. Episodic movement of the grounding line reworks the sediments into ferruginous diamict. Glaciogenic debris flows are intercalated with the iron formations. Palaeobathymetric depressions and accompanying brine pools increased the preservation potential of these iron formations. This model explains the relationship between glaciation and iron formation in the Neoproterozoic.


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Fatai Ayinla-Adekunle (ur. 6 maja 1939 w Ibadanie, zm. 12 października 2016) – nigeryjski bokser, medalista mistrzostw świata, mistrz igrzysk Brytyjskiej Wspólnoty Narodów, dwukrotny olimpijczyk.

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Zdobył złoty medal w wadze półciężkiej (do 81 kg) na mistrzostwach Afryki w 1966 w Lagos. Na igrzyskach Imperium Brytyjskiego i Wspólnoty Brytyjskiej w 1996 w Kingston wywalczył srebrny medal w tej kategorii wagowej, przegrywając w finale z Anglikiem Rogerem Tighe.

Zdobył srebrny medal w kategorii półciężkiej na mistrzostwach Afryki w 1968 w Lusace. Wystąpił w tej wadze na igrzyskach olimpijskich w 1968 w Meksyku, gdzie pokonał w pierwszej walce Meksykanina Enrique Villarreala, a w ćwierćfinale przegrał z Rumunem Ionem Moneą.

Zwyciężył w wadze półciężkiej na igrzyskach Brytyjskiej Wspólnoty Narodów w 1970 w Edynburgu (pokonał w finale Olivera Wrighta z Jamajki). Zdobył srebrny medal w wadze ciężkiej (ponad 81 kg) na mistrzostwach Afryki w 1972 w Nairobi. Odpadł w pierwszej walce w tej kategorii wagowej na igrzyskach olimpijskich w 1972 w Monachium, po porażce z Kanadyjczykiem Carrollem Morganem.

Zdobył złoty medal w wadze ciężkiej na igrzyskach afrykańskich w 1973 w Lagos oraz srebrny medal w tej kategorii na igrzyskach Brytyjskiej Wspólnoty Narodów w 1974 w Christchurch.

Na pierwszych mistrzostwach świata w 1974 w Hawanie wywalczył brązowy medal w wadze ciężkiej, po wygraniu dwóch walk (w tym ćwierćfinałowej z Andrzejem Biegalskim) i porażce w półfinale z Teófilo Stevensonem z Kuby.

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Nigeryjscy bokserzy
Nigeryjscy olimpijczycy
Uczestnicy Letnich Igrzysk Olimpijskich 1968
Uczestnicy Letnich Igrzysk Olimpijskich 1972
Medaliści Igrzysk Imperium Brytyjskiego i Wspólnoty Brytyjskiej 1966
Medaliści Igrzysk Brytyjskiej Wspólnoty Narodów 1970
Medaliści Igrzysk Brytyjskiej Wspólnoty Narodów 1974
Ludzie urodzeni w Ibadanie
Urodzeni w 1939
Zmarli w 2016

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Belly putters have been steadily gaining steam not only on the PGA tour, but at local courses as well. While at first glance, they may seem funny and awkward, belly putters can actually help provide those who are having trouble maintaining a consistent putting stroke some well needed help.
If you analyze the top putters in the world (using a traditional putter), you will notice one thing that is similar across the board: The end of the shaft points directly towards their belly buttons. Being able to get in to and maintain this position is key to becoming a good putter.
A belly putter simply adds an extension onto the end of the shaft allowing it to actually come in contact with your belly button, which makes is much easier to reproduce and remain consistent.
One of the key aspects of putting is trying to replicate a pendulum-like motion. Likely the most common mistake that many golfers make is that they use too much of their wrist during the putting stroke. This can lead to an inconsistent stroke, lack of touch, and poor control. These are exactly the types of things that these putters try to remedy!
So if you are experiencing trouble with your putting stroke, or you are simply looking for something new, keep reading!
Belly putters do come in various lengths depending on your height so it is very important that you are properly fitted with the correct length. A very quick way to assess this is to stand upright with the putter lined up vertically in front of you. In this position, the top of the shaft should be just above your belly button.
It will likely take you a while to get used to a new style of putter, especially if you have been using a traditional putter for a long period of time. New golfers who are just learning how to putt may actually have a slight advantage because they won't have to deal with any bad habits.
The first thing that you need to establish when picking up your club is the grip. The good news is, that even though the style of putter is totally different, you can actually maintain your old grip. If you are looking for something new, however, feel free to experiment with different variations and find something that works better for you. There is no standard grip with this style of putter, so do whatever feels comfortable!
Another aspect that doesn't need to significantly change is your stance and foot position. If you need a refresher on the proper stance, please read more at my How To Putt page.
As I mentioned in the introduction, the end of the shaft should actually come in contact with your belly button. This landmark never changes so it ensures that your positioning is the same with every putt!
Assume your stance, and putt just like you normally would! Start the club off slowly and then pick up the pace towards impact. The key is to mimic a pendulum-like motion with very little wrist movement. The vast majority of the motion should be coming from your shoulders.
As it will take you some time to develop and improve your new putting stroke, you may need some extra work maintaining the proper swing path. There are many great putting tracks that are available, or even in a pinch, you could set up two tees on either side of the ball (slightly wider the the blade of the putter) and then practice putting, trying not to hit either of the tees.
It certainly will take some practice, but if you are someone who struggles with too much wrist action during putting, then I would strongly consider trying out a belly putter.
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Moviegoers watching Star Wars spinoff Rogue One—the latest installment in the Disney-owned series and, as of 2017, the second-highest grossing film of 2016—expected throwbacks. After all, Disney and J.J. Abrams tapped into the saga's nostalgic appeal with last year's The Force Awakens, which rebooted the franchise and swiftly became the third highest-grossing film in Hollywood history. Rogue One, a direct prequel to the original Star Wars, was always going to feature nods and references to the original. But Disney may have taken things too far with the reappearance of Grand Moff Tarkin, a role the late Peter Cushing reprised 26 years after his death. (Though Cushing and his British-based estate were both thanked in Rogue One's credits.) A combination of CGI wizardry and face capture technology resurrected Cushing's likeness in a prominent movie role. In the weeks since Fisher's untimely passing, fans have wondered whether Fisher, who had signed a contract for Episodes VII, VIII, and IX, would be digitally revived for Episode IX. (Fisher reportedly finished filming for 2017's Episode VIII). Lucasfilm released a statement yesterday assuring fans that they have no plans to move forward with a Carrie Fisher CGI treatment. However, with so much recent debate over the issue regarding Fisher and Cushing, serious questions about the ethics and legality of this growing blockbuster trend, must be asked.
Cushing is not the first actor to appear on screen posthumously. In 2000, Oliver Reed succumbed to a heart attack while working on Gladiator, prompting CGI fixes for certain scenes. Marlon Brando was also digitally revived for 2006's Superman Returns, two years after his death. The Fast and the Furious star Paul Walker appeared in last year's Furious 7 after his fatal car accident. (A combination of his brothers' likenesses and CGI editing in post-production filled in the gaps, not unlike Gladiator.) CGI, in these types of instances, provides an effective post-production technique to salvage film when faced with tragedy. But its potential for abuse is glaring—especially considering this practice's possible future popularity.
Reception to Cushing's portrayal has been mixed—with many finding CGI Cushing to be eerily "uncanny". Personally, I agree with this camp, but there is no denying that the technology is improving enough to potentially become viable and, more tellingly, popular. Six out of the seven previews that accompanied my viewing of Rogue One were for other film franchises—Guardians of the Galaxy, Transformers, The Fast and the Furious, Pirates of the Caribbean, Planet of the Apes, and Spider-Man, respectively, Major studios such as Disney enjoy the fiscal and legal resources necessary to execute CGI enhancement while churning out and rebooting blockbusters on an assembly line, fueled by consumer nostalgia.
The living, however, have also received their fair share of CGI cosmetics. Disney first flirted with CGI rejuvenation with TRON: Legacy, a 2010 sequel-reboot of the 1982 sci-fi film. Jeff Bridges' likeness from a 1984 film was digitally applied to a stand-in actor for the character Clu, thanks to CGI practices developed in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Arnold Schwarzenegger was another high-profile star to receive digital rejuvenation in 2015's Terminator Genisys. Six years after TRON: Legacy, Disney and the pioneering staff of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)—the group famed for its visual effects from the original Star Wars and beyond—conjured the late Carrie Fisher's 1977 Princess Leia for Rogue One's final scene.
It is worth noting that in the United Kingdom, postmortem publicity rights are unenforceable, unlike the United States, where such laws vary by state. In Cushing's case, as Vulture further notes, Lucasfilm already owned the actor's footage from the original Star Wars. While Lucasfilm may own the rights to Fisher's footage, per her contracts, California law establishes postmortem right of publicity for 50 years after a celebrity's death—a protection, as Variety mentions, which applies only to those who, like Fisher, died in California. Regarding Fisher's character's future in the series, Lucasfilm was faced with several options: reshooting Episode VIII to write off the character, recasting the role of Princess Leia/General Organa, or opting for the CGI treatment Cushing received. Prior to Lucasfilm's statement on the matter, ILM's Chief Creative Officer, John Knoll, was quick to dismiss the latter option: "It is extremely labor-intensive and expensive to do. I don't imagine anybody engaging in this kind of thing in a casual manner," Knoll explained. "We're not planning on doing this digital re-creation extensively from now on. It just made sense for this particular movie."
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Published on: May 22, 2017 | Schools & Education
From Virginia Department of Education
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Education last week notified the commonwealth's 132 school divisions that as many as 4,000 school buses may need retrofitting to install a safety device that prevents the parking brake from accidently disengaging.
The device — a brake interlock — is required in Virginia on all buses with automatic transmissions purchased after March 24, 2011, when the mechanism was added to the state Board of Education's minimum specifications for school buses. On buses equipped with a brake interlock, it is not possible to release the parking brake without first depressing the brake pedal.
Unlike most passenger vehicles with automatic transmissions, school bus transmissions do not have a "park" setting. After stopping the bus, the driver places the bus in neutral, and then pulls the parking brake valve on the dashboard. Without the interlock, the parking brake could accidentally disengage — for example, if a student were to slip and inadvertently fall against the brake valve.
School divisions were alerted to the issue earlier this month after VDOE tested individual buses purchased from the leading manufacturers after March 2011 and found that none of the vehicles was equipped with the required parking brake interlock. Dealers provided the department with estimates on the number of noncompliant buses sold to school divisions since the specification was approved by the state board.
"The safety of students is the department's highest priority and the department will work with school divisions, manufacturers and school bus dealers to make sure that all non-compliant buses are brought into full compliance with the state Board of Education's equipment specifications as quickly as possible," Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven R. Staples said.
School divisions report annually on school bus accidents to VDOE's Office of Support Services. The office is not aware of an incident in which a student or other person was injured by a school bus that inadvertently rolled because of an accidentally disengaged parking brake.
VDOE is surveying school divisions to identify all school buses in need of retrofitting. Dealers and manufacturers have been directed to submit plans to the department detailing the steps that will be taken to install brake interlocks on all non-compliant buses at no expense to school divisions. The retrofitting can be done in about 90 minutes by factory or dealer technicians at division pupil transportation facilities.
In addition, VDOE is asking all school bus manufacturers doing business in the commonwealth to make sure that interlock devices have been installed and are working as specified on all new buses delivered to Virginia school divisions.


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Accountability, inclusiveness in the health sector: dRPC organizes retreats for Kano OGP
As part of efforts to hold government accountable to its promises through enhanced inclusiveness, transparency and accountability in governance, the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) in partnership with the Women in Media (WIM) under the Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health At Scale, [email protected] is organizing a two day retreat for the Open Government Partnership, Kano as a way of improving engagement in governance.
The Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family at Scale, [email protected], (PAS) is a social accountability project which aims to strengthen the capacity of Nigerian Civil Society Organizations, (CSOs) at national and state levels to hold decision-makers (in the executive and legislature) to account on Health policies/laws, Financial commitments, and to bring down regulatory barriers related to child and family health.
PAS is anchored by the development Research and Project Center, (dRPC), and implemented by a coalition of 12 indigenous health NGOs/professional associations and supported by 2 government think tanks(NIPSS and NILDS), working to develop champions within the executive and legislature
The Kano state OGP retreat, which aims to find solutions bedeviling the various sectors of governance in the state, and especially in the health sector, is geared towards developing an implementation plan for the realization of the goals of the Kano state action plan of the Open Government Partnership (OGP)
In a statement signed by the Co-Chair of the OGP, Hajiya Halima Ben Umar and made available to newsmen, the retreat will develop mechanism for inclusiveness in the health and other sectors of the state.
'This retreat is a partnership between the Kano State open government partnership and the Women in Media, under the [email protected] project and it is organized to look at the operationalization of the OGP action plan which aims to bring solutions to social challenges in the state'
She added that the relationship between OGP and the PAS project is a welcome development that will not only improve the social accountability framework in Kano State, but will go a long way in improving the public engagement in some identified areas for socio-economic development of the state.
'By the end of the two day retreat, it is hoped that we will come out with strategies that will galvanize citizens participation in governance in Kano state' she added.
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The Beatles From A TO ZED: An Alphabetical Mystery Tour
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Author: Peter Asher
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co.
Whenever I'm asked, "Beatles or the Stones", I always answer, "Both". That's why I love seeing new projects put out on or by Paul, Ringo, the Stones, anything new or reissued by them, as well as projects by people legitimately connected to any of them.
That is why I am super stoked about the book by Peter Asher (his first) entitled, The Beatles From A TO ZED: An Alphabetical Mystery Tour. For those of you who don't know who Peter is, let's take a moment to introduce you to him.
Peter Asher is the brother of British actresses, Clare and Jane Asher. In the early to mid sixties, you would have known him as Peter of the British duo, Peter and Gordon, whose first hit was a Paul McCartney song that John Lennon rejected and let the duo record. It was their biggest hit.
How did he meet the Beatles to begin with? His sister, Jane, was engaged to Paul at the time. Yeah, he came THAT CLOSE to being Paul's brother in law.
There's a lot more to Peter's story (such as being responsible for managing James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt to fame, among others) but these tidbits should answer the questions, "Who is Peter Asher and why should I buy his book?"
The Beatles from A to Zed is a natural off-shoot of Peter's SiriusXM's radio program, "From Me to You" on The Beatles Channel (Boomerocity highly recommends it!). On that show, Asher shares some of his memories about the Beatles, their music, their influences and who they've influenced. In his book, he carries it all a few steps further by mixing his reflections into a "whimsical alphabetical journey that focuses not only on songs whose titles start with each letter, but also on recurrent themes in the Beatles' music, the instruments they played, the innovations they pioneered, the artists who influenced them, the key people in their lives, and the cultural events of the time." (Lifted from the book's press release).
Why the word, "Zed"? I'll let Peter answer for himself:
"I hope you don't mind that I'm using the English pronunciation of that particular letter. It seems appropriate under the circumstances. I'm bilingual myself, but this is a Beatles boo, so we shall stick to English."
For those who are looking for another encyclopedia of Beatles data, this isn't it. Fifty years after the release of Abbey Road, it is more accurately a look at their careers and events that Asher was a witness to and/or involved in. It's a fun and insightful book to read. Readers can choose to read it from cover to cover or pick and choose which letter of the alphabet their favorite Beatles tune is tied to and read what Peter's insights are about it.
The Beatles From A TO ZED: An Alphabetical Mystery Tour is an excellent addition to your personal library and is a perfect gift for the Beatles fan on your gift list.
You can catch Peter's show on SiriusXM at various times and you keep up on the latest with Peter at his website, PeterandGordontheSingles.com.
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Official business calls me to cross the Atlantic tomorrow and I'll be spending the coming week in Ottawa.
As I just browsed through the schedule I've been sent I realize that I just might get a few hours of spare time.
So the question is - Does anyone have any recommendations for where to go to gaze at nice FP's?
As so many I also could take a few hints to where to look at secondhand (or should they be called "Vintage"??) pens.
Bienvenue à Ottawa, hope you enjoy your stay here.
Wallacks, 231 Bank Street, an art supply shop that carries Watermans, Parkers, Pelikans, and a few others brands. Not a pen shop as such, but a pretty good assortment of good modern pens.
Paper Papier, at 18 Clarence Street, in the Byward Market area -- see photo below, that was taken some days ago. Lots of very nice restaurants and coffee shops nearby, where you will be able to try out your pens and the paper you can buy in the very same store.
I wouldn't count on finding anything vintage around Ottawa. Most of us pen enthusiasts raid the local antique malls and such on a regular basis, so there is very little left to pick, except perhaps, if you're in luck.
Edited by Fernan, 03 May 2009 - 03:22.
Thanks for the directions, hope that I`ll have the time to visit them.
There is a Tulip Festival going on currently in Ottawa, not pen related, but interesting, especially the entertainment if you have time.
Indeed, our monthly meeting was last Tuesday April 28th.
I was able to find the Wallacks shop this afternoon and was a bit disappointed.
Sadly the exchange rate of swedish kronor into Canadian dollars wasn`t helping the impression, and I made no buy. I guess the personnel cant be blamed for my countrys low rating on the currency market but honestly they seemed a little too un-interested in selling anything.
Sad, because otherwise my impression of Ottawa has been nothing but very positive.
I'm returning back to Ottawa from college for the summer, and was wondering if there is any good place to buy FP ink in town. I wasn't paying attention to these sort of shops when I was living in Ottawa. Though I been to PaperPapier, and really liked the store environment. But I didn't try making a purchase though, I was accompanying someone else.
Ohh, I wish I'd joined FPN sooner! I lived in the Golden Triangle for two years while training at CHEO and was still using ballpoints then (hadn't discovered water resistant inks).
Glad I found this post, I will be spending a couple of days in Ottawa in the near future. Hope I can make it down to the Market.
I've been lurking on here for some time now, and when I had an opportunity to go to Ottawa, I finally decided to register. Here in Raleigh, NC it's hard to find a place to actually hold a good pen, so I may be checking out these places next week when in Ottawa. In one month I've gone from being surprised that I'd pay $30 for a pen (Lamy Al-Star) to thinking $200 is a good deal. I love writing with the Lamy. Hope to hold and maybe buy a Pelikan or something a little more forgiving (gold and malleable).
Anything new in the pen world around Ottawa since the last time this thread saw the light of day?


I'm over the moon on this one, folks. One of my favorite people evah is here! If I told you all the "behind the scenes" stuff about Sarah and me, I have a feeling you'd question how we even make it in blogland. We are equally immature and have a tendency to be complete morons. Of course, telling you that probably isn't a good segue for her "must have" tool installment. However, this girl knows what she's doing. She is literally the reason I bought my first power tool. Hang on her every word!
Hello there! I'm tickled to be over at Chris' place today – I love her dearly and love this blog series! I'm learning all kinds of great info from these lovely ladies.
I'm sharing my top three power tools, in the order of ease of use. Now, none of these are hard to use, you just need some practice, patience and good safety gear. It's all about getting comfortable with a tool. And believe me, there are still some I am not comfortable with at all!
It's so basic some may not even consider it a power tool, but I could not live without mine. I use it at least once a week for smaller projects here and there.
I think this is one people shy away from – for cost reasons and because of the fear of handling one. But the cost isn't too prohibitive for a basic version – I've seen the gun and a small compressor come in at just over $100.
I bought mine only a few years ago and cannot imagine my DIY life without it. It seems like I use it for nearly every project now. I used to have every piece of wood cut at the hardware store, and still do sometimes, but this makes life SO much easier.
Thanks for having me Chris! Love ya!!
I have just convinced my fiance to get us a miter saw. After that all we'll need is a nail gun! So glad to see a list of the must haves- I've been dying to do a DIY project. Now, if I can just get over my habit of getting my fingers stuck in thing!
Ha!!! I snorted when I read that. You speak the truth my friend. Thanks for having me!!
YES… I have all three of these. Drill screwdriver is a must … just seems that it's always out of juice. The corded one is a hassle sometimes but it's always ready and powerful. I love the nail gun…there's something exhilerating about it. My next "want" is a super duper jig saw or dremel saw to cut very intricate designs. A girl after my own heart. Too bad I don't cook.
Oh, I sooooo need a compound miter saw. I have all the other things, but I need that saw. Some day!
Awwwww, our sweet Dewalt mitre saw was stolen out of our garage this week. So sad!
I guess one out of three is good, I have the screwdriver (it was a Christmas prsent) my family thought I was crazy. But my Dad has all the tools that I think I will ever need.
I've been keeping an eye out for a nail gun…I want one so bad! Wood glue will only get you so far.
When I was younger I wanted to be a carpenter, I used to make myself Barbie furniture (dad cutting the wood for me). I couldn't go into carpentry because I'm too afraid of all types of saws. I have a new one thats been sitting in the garage for a year. I just don't trust myself with one. I should really get over that fear.
Thanks for the tips, Sarah! Maybe I'll finally use a power tool. Still haven't checked that off my list yet:) – except a chainsaw cutting out monster bushes. yikes!
And Chris, thanks again for this series…seriously all my faves are here!! Sarah is the bomb. Crack up every time I read one of her posts!!
Are you on vacation? Have missed your posts for a bit now.
Thanks for sharing. I still need to get a nail gun and a saw. I think of all the things I could do with them and want to run out and get them right now!!
My plumbing contractor of a husband has learned he needs two of everything as tools keep making their way to my gardening bucket, craft drawer, etc. Some of my particular favorites are the tin snips, wire cutters, sawzall (the fence guy almost had a heartattack when I used it to cut some nasty roots that were in the way), the pipe bender and my all time bestie is the dry wall saw/knife. I'm the coolest & fastest mom when I pull that one out at the school pumpkin carving day – it carves like butta!
Is there a link for this blogger, Thifty Decor Chick?
There's no link? Eeks! It's thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com Of course, you could always just Google Thrifty Decor Chick.
I was just looking at a nail gun, and this one looks just like the one the guy at Lowe's said would be great! I can't wait to get one….good to know it's easy to use!
When I got divorced, I went out and bought a Skil saw and some saw horses. Then, I just cut boards, I don't even remember what I did with those boards. But I remember to this day the healing exhilaration of it all. Since this time, I have bought and used drills and all kinds of tools, but a nail gun!! Wow!! I never even entertained the idea of a nail gun!! Oooh, gotta have a nail gun now!!!!
I am dreaming of a big garage or barn to collect and use my tools in. It has to have electricity and a big utility sink. Wouldn't that be heavenly?!


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Business bulletins
Business bulletins 2019
Business bulletin: 15 November 2019
Experience October Business Month all over again
Were you hoping to attend an October Business Month (OBM) event this year but didn't quite make it?
Or are you looking to relive the experience and refresh your learning?
Thanks to Territory FM, you can experience October Business Month all over again. Full audio recordings of the OBM Great Debate and Local Business Panel, as well as tips and tricks from the 2019 keynote speakers are now available online. To listen, go to the OBM website or steam on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
With over 170 inspirational and educational events this year, here's what you might have missed:
Caption: The Great Debate found Millennials to be the best generation in the workforce.
The Great Debate asked the question, 'Are millennials the best generation in the workforce?' and in both Darwin and Alice Springs, the vote swung to yes thanks to Claire Madden's argument on the necessity of millennials to bridge the gap between paper-based Generation X and baby boomers, and the upcoming digital natives, Generation Z. The debate was entertaining and educational, shining a light on why a multigenerational workforce is important now, more than ever.
Caption: An entertaining discussion from the Katherine local business panel.
The reimagined business dinner in Katherine with Glenn Cooper AM, featured Darwin brewers, One Mile Brewery and delicious catering from Katherine business, Dragonfly Catering and Events. Glenn spoke about the advantages of family business, and how to leverage your business identity. Liz Campbell, physio and business woman from Nhulunbuy, shared her business story and Tom Curtain MC'd the evening. Glenn then joined a panel discussion made up of local businesses including Stuart Brown from One Mile Brewery, Annabelle Curtain from Katherine Outback Experience, Liz Campbell our Territory success story and Julie Rynski from NAB.
Caption: Pauline Nguyen shared her inspiring story.
Spiritual entrepreneur and restaurateur, Pauline Nguyen was an OBM crowd favourite, speaking with warmth and humour leaving her audience enlightened and motivated with her story of building a successful business.
Caption: The newly introduced Tradie Talks attracted a great crowd.
The newly introduced Tradie Talks sponsored by TIO, drove a 13% increase in male attendance at OBM this year. The trade sector is one of the largest industries in the Territory with most identifying as either sole traders or small businesses owners.
Caption: Tom and Annabell Curtain, from Katherine Outback Experience.
Agribusiness Day targeted farmers, growers and pastoralists across Darwin and the greater region.
A new initiative for OBM, this event reached new audiences and brought together local businesses from across the Northern Territory to discuss the challenges they face. Industry stakeholders presented on topics including; preparing for a dry day, stockman ship, workforce and employment, Aboriginal business development and the future of agribusiness.
Caption: Local Business Panel speaking at OBM.
NAB's Business Moments looked at the four stages of business - starting out, growing, managing and securing the future. Local business women, Anya Lorimer from Sprout Creative, Lizzie Wigg from Wigg Plumbing, Claire Maradani from Treeti Business Consulting and Rachel Beumont Smith from Darwin Harbour Cruises finished the series with a thought-provoking business panel.
Caption: A full house at the Social Media Sprint.
Gold social media sponsor Captovate, held a sold out Social Media Sprint series which saw representatives from Facebook and LinkedIn head to the Territory to share their knowledge with local business owners on how to increase capacity through social media.
Caption: David Staughton engaging his audience.
Award-winning, international conference speaker, David Staughton closed OBM in Darwin, Nhulunbuy and Alice Springs. David spoke about keeping business alive in off-peak seasons, and gave practical business tips to his audience. As of 1 December 2019, David's presentation will be available to watch online on the OBM website alongside many other fantastic events featured in OBM 2019. All part of how OBM supports small Territory businesses year round.
A big thank you to all the sponsors and event partners who make October Business Month possible.
Exploring the Boundless Possible in Aboriginal economic development
Caption: Richard Fejo from Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation on the couch with Johnathon Thurston.
The 9th Aboriginal Economic Development Forum was held in Darwin on 7 and 8 November 2019, bringing together 350 delegates from Northern Territory (NT) Aboriginal businesses, organisations and government.
More than 50% of delegates identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 43 Aboriginal businesses and organisations showcased their products and services, participating in the business marketplace hosted by the NT Indigenous Business Network and Supply Nation.
The atmosphere was positive as attendees connected over networking events and at the marketplace booths where they shared business offerings and capabilities with one another. The information sessions and breakout rooms sparked discussion on the challenges and future opportunities for Aboriginal business in the NT and how we can support each other in business. Topics such as strategic partnerships, innovation, the global economy and procurement were amongst the topics covered.
The speaker line-up included Johnathan Thurston AM, Managing Director of the Johnathan Thurston Academy, who shared his own business story and was certainly a highlight of the forum, with many delegates snagging a picture.
The bi-annual event continues to showcase the NT's strong community of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in business and we thank all our sponsors who continue to make this event possible.
Accelerating business in the Territory
Caption: The first NT graduating cohort of the Business Acceleration Program.
On Thursday 31 October, seven local businesses successfully graduated from the Business Acceleration Program (BAP) as the first Northern Territory (NT) cohort to participate in the program.
Designed by world renowned expert in entrepreneurial leadership, Dr Jana Matthews, the program is aimed at providing small and medium companies with the knowledge and skills they need to develop as leaders, accelerate company growth and compete in a global marketplace.
The first graduating NT cohort consists of:
Harris Kmon Solutions
Highway QA
Monsoon Aquatics
NT Sports & Playground Surfacing
Sea Dragon
SRA Information Technology
Sterling NT.
Luke Myall, Managing Director of Highway QA completed the Business Acceleration Program. "The Growth Modules Program was a great opportunity for me to bring along my leadership team and go on this learning journey together. By attending the program as an executive team we were able to close the gaps and get everyone excited about what we are trying to achieve."
Robert Fleming is the Managing Director of NT Sports and Playground Surfacing and described the experience as influential to their business.
"Applying the growth module learnings to our current business setting is game-changing for us," says Robert.
The Territory BAP was launched in August 2018, and it is an initiative of the Northern Territory Government, hosted by the Darwin Innovation Hub, and delivered by the Australian Centre for Business Growth.
For more information on the program, go to the Centre for Business Growth website.
Bright future for Darwin Solar
Caption: Keith is incredibly proud of his new SolFlow technology.
Keith Jury has come a long way since one of his clever inventions won the Northern Territory's (NT) inaugural Croc Pitch at the Darwin Innovation Hub last year.
His small business, Darwin Solar, picked up $50,000 in funding from the Territory Government's Business Innovation Support Initiatives.
The money has helped the company develop the world-first SolFlow, a solar-powered hybrid system that filters, chlorinates and heats the pool from as little as three solar panels.
Keith and management staff were also funded by the NT Government to take part in the Business Acceleration Program.
Due to the investment in innovation and the valuable lesson learnt in the program, company turnover and staff numbers have doubled.
The Business Acceleration Program is administered by the Department of Trade, Business and Innovation.
Keith developed SolFlow to produce products that operate in DC energy directly via solar panels as the power source, which dramatically increases efficiency and reduces the stress on the power grid.
Darwin Solar now successfully markets two PV Direct products – solar hot water with a DC element and the solar pool system.
There are many happy clients around Darwin receiving the benefits of PV Direct products – some are saving as much as $2,000 a year on their Jacana energy bills.
"Darwin is the perfect testing ground due to its harsh climate, which will enable us to confidently to launch our products around the world," Keith says.
Darwin Solar's SolFlow beat more than 30 other start-ups at Croc Pitch.
"SolFlow has created a new sector in the renewable energy industry that allows products to be run directly by solar panels, unlike solar systems that feed into the mains power."
Success didn't come easily - Keith spent a decade of trial and error, heartache and tears, before perfecting the hybrid system and obtaining global intellectual property protection.
Have an innovative idea? Go to the Innovation website.
Things are looking up
Caption: (from left) Paul Mayo, Katie Easom and Angie Mayo of Midas Document Management Services.
Angie and Paul Mayo have suffered what every company owner has suffered - those bottom-of-the-pit moments when the business seemed destined for failure.
But they slugged their way through the tough times and are now thriving.
Their company, Midas Document Management Services, specialises in records management, including archiving, imaging and indexing, development of records management policies, and training for small, medium and large organisations.
It has now added a records transport courier service to the company's portfolio.
There are eight staff, five of them Aboriginal.
Midas has won many Northern Territory Government contracts but is now also working with other agencies and private enterprise.
Government Small Business Champion Robyn Secrett played a crucial role in helping Angie and Paul through those early rocky days.
"We were down in the dumps, to be honest, and she was a marvellous help," says Angie. "She gave us tremendous practical advice. She has been awesome."
"Robyn gave us a good message: be innovative."
Midas, which has been operating since 2016, received other backing from the Territory Government, including a grant through the Aboriginal Business Development Program to buy two high-speed scanners.
The company is doing well after investing heavily in marketing, including improving its website and strategic planning.
The business structure was also changed from a partnership status to a company with three managing directors: Paul Mayo, Angie Mayo and Katie Easom.
"We also went to all our customers to ensure we were giving them what they wanted," says Angie. "We wanted to understand their challenges so we could deliver the best service."
If you are a Northern Territory business, Aboriginal enterprise or not-for-profit, you can get help from a small business champion. To get in touch email businessinfo@nt.gov.au


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IR Theory & Practice
Making Connections Between the Classroom and the Real World
My name is James Devine. I am an Associate Professor at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick Canada, where I teach international politics. My research focuses on the politics of the Middle East, and the domestic politics and foreign policy of Iran in particular. This blog is intended primarily for my students, though all are welcome. Its purpose is to make the connection between the theories and concepts discussed in class, and current events in the real world.
About Me: James Devine
Syria: A Year On, Chemical Weapons Attacks Persist International Action for Deterrence, Justice Ineffective -Human Rights Watch
How social media took us from Tahrir Square to Donald Trump -MIT Technology Review
Artificial Intelligence Is Now a Pentagon Priority. Will Silicon Valley Help? -NYTimes
America Is Living James Madison's Nightmare –The Atlantic
'Big price to pay': Inside Trump's decision to bomb Syria -Washington Post
Center for International Policy Studies Blog
Foreign Policy Journal
Mideast Matrix
Musings on Iraq
Palestinian Refugee ResearchNet
Robin Wright's Blog
The Duck of Minerva
The Monkey Cage
World Policy Blog
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Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP)
The Iran Primer
Perspectives: Left Right and In-Between
American Enterprise Institute: Foreign and Defense Policy
Roar Magazine
The Fraiser Institute
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What American Credibility Myth? How and Why Reputation Matters -War on the Rocks
The concept of reputation is central to classical realist thought. States are not just judged by their capabilities but also their willingness to use them. Demonstrating resolve was therefore considered to be a key part of deterrence during the Cold War, for example. The threat of using nuclear weapons was only credible if the state and its leaders had a reputation for keeping their word. Similarly, alliances only worked, it was believed, if a state's promise to protect its friends was reliable. If not, one's allies would quickly look for new friends.
The issue of cost is also something to be considered when discussing reputation. Reputation was particularly important when it came to making costly or unpopular decisions. It is one thing to keep your word when it does not cost anything or if its the popular thing to do, but what about when it is not. Will a leader walk the walk when the price is "blood and treasure"?
The reputation question has been raised several times under the Obama presidency. First, he drew a line in the sand, so to speak, in Syria. He promised to intervene if the Syrian government used chemical weapons. When they did, Obama did not follow through. He allowed the Russians to broker a deal in which the chemical weapons were removed from Syria, but no punishment was levied against that Assad regime. Second, Obama struck a deal with Iran concerning the latter's nuclear program. The problem here, Obama's critics claim, is that undermined the US' reputation among its allies, Israel and Saudi Arabia. Neither state feels it can continue to trust Washington, and the Saudi's in particular have builyt up their military and become much more assertive in the region. Clearly they are no longer willing to trust the US to bail them out, or at least, so its argued.
The reputation argument however, is more complex. This article argues that reputation is often overstated and used for partisan rhetorical purposes, such as the criticisms levied at Obama. However it also argues that reputation should not be dismissed. Rather, context needs to be considered.
"…..the idea that Americans can safely discount reputation remains equally problematic. The importance of reputation varies for different countries and is most important for those that possess widespread commitments and interests, such as the United States. American leaders must worry about potential challenges in multiple theaters: Asia, the Middle East, and even Europe. Like Britain before it, the United States has the ability to concentrate its military at many points to deter aggression by, for example, Russia against the Baltics, North Korea against South Korea, China against Japan, and Iran against Israel. It cannot concentrate forces everywhere simultaneously, however. A strong reputation that deters initial challenges thus reduces the probability that the United States ends up confronting more simultaneous challenges than it can hope to manage, as Britain did as its empire dissolved."
"At the same time, this conclusion implies that we should expect to see leaders vary in the importance that they attach to reputations for resolve. In an ongoing research effort, one of us found significant variations among American presidents in their concern about reputation for resolve. While President Carter resisted repeated calls from National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski to fight for reputation, President Clinton repeatedly invoked reputational considerations in his decision-making during crises. In contrast, President Obama said that "dropping bombs on someone to prove that you're willing to drop bombs on someone is just about the worst reason to use force." To explain this variation in leaders' concern for reputation for resolve, one must look beyond situational or strategic factors to focus instead on the psychological dispositions and beliefs of national leaders."
What American Credibility Myth? How and Why Reputation Matters
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Incorporate a Japanese Company
Manage a Japanese Business
Japanese Business Development
Recruit Japanese Staff
転職 Jobs in Japan
Contact Venture Japan
Business in Japan Blog
The company in Japanese business culture
Doing business in Japan
How to start business in Japan
Preparing for business in Japan
Free Japanese office space in Tokyo and Osaka?
The first 3 months of business in Japan
Japanese business networking power
Setup a Japanese office?
How to manage Japanese distributors
Japanese distribution contract negotiation
Best distribution contract terms
How to setup a sales office in Japan
Starting a Japanese sales office
How to manage Japanese corporate tax
Reducing Japanese business tax
Japanese business taxes
Japanese withholding and sales taxes
Surviving Japanese business tax audits
Japanese corporate tax structures to avoid
Good Japanese corporate tax structures
GK godo kaisha and KK kabushiki kaisha tax benefits
Tokumei kumiai "TK" tax benefits
The US-Japan tax treaty
How to start a company in Japan
Setting up with a kabushiki kaisha 'kk'
How to incorporate a KK kabushiki kaisha
Setting up with a GK godo kaisha
How to incorporate a GK godo kaisha
Setting up with a Japanese branch-office
How to register a branch-office in Japan
How to recruit Japanese employees
Hiring a Japanese Company President
Japanese or expat company President?
How to recruit bilingual Japanese staff
How to manage a Japanese company
Performance-related pay in Japan
Japanese business entertainment expense
Japanese business expense entertainment policy
Japanese office rent and lease terms
Japanese office space close to Tokyo Station
How to sell to Japanese corporations
How Japanese salespeople succeed
Japanese corporate customer loyalty
Foreign executives selling in Japan
How to understand Japanese market entry
Secrets of Japanese business culture
The salaryman in Japanese business culture
Company harmony and a salaryman's network
Secrets of Japanese business meetings
Secrets of Japanese business etiquette
Japanese business myths or facts?
Myths of Japanese profits and market share
Myths of Japanese employees and pay
Not so secret Japanese business phrases
In the previous section on Japanese business culture, we briefly looked at its most visible signature; excellent service. Now lets take a look at the central pillar of Japan's business culture; the Japanese company.
Webster's Dictionary defines 'business culture' as "……the shared attributes, goals and practices that characterizes a company or corporation……" and 'the company' occupies a uniquely important place both in Japanese business culture and society. It is not an exaggeration to say that after World War II, Japan rebuilt its society on Japanese companies and it was through work and the company that ordinary Japanese regained their pride and place in global affairs. Regardless of the stresses of modern society, Japan's aging demographics, and the gradual erosion of lifetime employment, the company remains the pillar of business culture and society in Japan today.
Many things about Japanese business culture are the same as when I first wrote this section in 2004. Men still dominate Japanese industry and commerce, and to a great extent Japanese society still ranks a man and his family according to his employer's reputation and the job and prospects he has there. For this reason, much of this page and the pages following it, focus on men's role in Japanese business culture and much less on the role of women. In the US and Europe, the success of entrepreneurial economies has to an extent supplanted social casting by employment, but many Japanese do not accept entrepreneurs so readily and often see them as eccentrics or misfits. Japan today is as much as ever a nation of company men, in colloquial Japanese 'the salarymen'. One of the reasons why Japanese so ritually exchange business cards at meetings, is the salaryman's intense pride in belonging to his company. Business cards are an essential part of every Japanese business or social meeting, and show each person's place in their corporate hierarchy. One reason, maybe the real reason, why your company's Japanese subsidiary President strongly suggests your company must set up a KK kabushiki kaisha company if it wants to succeed doing business in Japan, is because of the prestige his business card would impart. Carrying a business card with the words 'Representative Director President' on it is a real status symbol regardless of the company's size.
Despite the decades old recession and gradual erosion of lifetime employment, the company is still at the core of Japanese business culture and thus at the center of Japanese society. A young man entering a large corporation such as Fujitsu immediately after graduating from university at age 22, often still hopes to retire from that same company when he reaches age 65. Despite corporate efforts to the contrary, for many employees at Japan's major corporations the promise of lifetime employment still holds true. Even in smaller companies, where labor turnover is higher, good employees may well stay with one employer for life and will rarely switch employers at less than 8 – 10 year intervals. These long-term relationships create very strong ties between a company and its employees, and of course between co-workers and managers.
"What many foreign company executives often see as impenetrable barriers to Japanese business, are often strong ties of personal trust.."
Co-workers and managers are often so close that in a typical Japanese office, the words used to informally refer to senior and junior employees are often the same words used to describe the hierarchy of a family or of school friends. This 'corporate family' often stretches out to include many subsidiaries and even third-party suppliers. It is not unusual for very strong ties to exist between companies and their suppliers because the employees doing the buying and selling may have occupied the same jobs within their respective companies for 10 years, 20 years, or even longer. What many foreign company executives often see as impenetrable barriers to Japanese business, are often strong ties of personal trust established over many years. If your company tries to win business by breaking those ties, it may well fail miserably; it's far better to swim with the tide and to first work around or within those ties, such as creating a partnership with the trusted supplier. That's how Japanese companies work together.
In Japan, the company man, the salaryman, is the norm and the company he works for very much shapes his and his family's social expectations. In 2004, I wrote that sadly in most Japanese industries, and certainly within large Japanese corporations, it was unlikely that you would meet a female decision-maker: more than a decade later, that statement remains true. In the US and Europe, women occupy many senior manager, executive, and C-level jobs. While Japan is changing, many Japanese women still decide to marry between ages 25 – 40 and leave their career to tend to the home or raise children. Japan's workforce is rapidly shrinking as its population ages and the government talks about encouraging women to return to the workforce, but many Japanese women do not return to work even though they may have excellent skills and experience and might want to continue a career. In fact, a good source of skilled and dedicated employees for a foreign company's Japanese subsidiary is bilingual women looking to return to work after having left their original Japanese employer to start a family.
Based on discussions with many Japanese businesspeople, and having counseled Japanese employees over the past decade, here are just a few examples of how the company that a Japanese man works for affects his, and his family's, life:
If a Japanese man wants to marry a girl from a 'nice' family (still something valued highly in this semi-feudal society), she and her family will look for the assurance that he has a good steady job with a reputable company. If not, he needs to show that he is independently wealthy, successful, and reliable.
When a Japanese person applies to rent an apartment in a respectable suburb, the landlord's agent will want to know in detail which company the applicant works for, how long he or she has worked there, how long the company has existed, and details of the company's revenues and paid-in capital.
If two people are competing to rent the same apartment, the landlord will prefer the person working for the 'better', where better means larger and longer established, company.
If a Japanese person changes company after renting an apartment, he or she must tell the landlord (who might then try to evict the tenant if the new company seems unreliable).
If a Japanese couple want to buy their own apartment or house, the bank will expect that the man is working for a reputable company that has existed for some time and that has employed him for at least 3 years.
For Japanese parents competing to get their child (single child families are the norm in Japan) into a good school, even at kindergarten level, the 'quality' of the father's employer and his length of employment with that company are key factors.
Considering the above points, and adding to them the very conservative Japanese attitude toward corporate failure and the pressure on Japanese men to 'conform', your company can now ask the following questions:
When your company's executives are interviewing an apparently successful Japanese candidate, they can consider why he or she is considering working for your company's small, newly set up, Japanese subsidiary office. If the candidate he does accept, or even shows interest in the job in the first place, your company's executives must decide if it's because: 1) he or she thinks it's an exceptional career opportunity (in which case your recruitment agency has probably identified a rare and valuable candidate), or 2) if it's because he or she hopes to negotiate a compensation package with your company that is far superior to anything he would ever get from a domestic Japanese company.
When your company's executives are presenting to a Japanese corporate buyer for the tenth time, they can consider what they can do to convince him or her that there is no risk in placing a first order with your company's small, newly set up, Japanese subsidiary office.
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Half-Day Kayaking Tour of Vienna
Old Danube
Follow Vienna's only guided paddling route along the Danube River's beautiful side arms and channels, exploring Vienna's undiscovered recreational heart while taking in some of its most important contemporary architecture.
Enjoy a guided paddling tour of Vienna's beautiful and quaint Old Danube
Learn all about how Vienna has become a truly global city as you paddle past the United Nations
Live like a local by visiting Viennese favorites such as the island of Gänsehäufel
Discover the most quaint part of Vienna, the Alte Donau; a lakeside village which was cut off from the main channel of the Danube in 1870. This is where nocturnal beavers now roam in a section of the river. See how Vienna maintains its long-established reputation as a center for diplomacy, politics, and international relations as you paddle past the United Nations, along with several of the city's other most important contemporary buildings. This view of the city is later contrasted with the cute lakeside huts which adorn the water's edge to give vibrant bursts of color to the lakeshore. You will most likely be sharing the water with local rowers, the odd fisherman, and plenty of swans and ducks along the way. The Alte Donau is a watery oasis in the middle of the city, perfectly designed for further investigation via kayak. If it's hot, you can also take a break for a swim in the clean lake waters while making new friends, getting some sunshine, and being active. You'll also get loads of tips from the guide if you want to keep investigating 'new' Vienna for a bit longer. You could grab lunch or a cocktail at Vienna's self-styled 'Copa Beach', swim off one of the island's riverside pontoons, visit the Danube Tower with its 360° views over Vienna's skyline, or explore the charming Danube Park, all within walking distance from the end point.
Single or double kayak
Live native English-speaking tour commentary provided by an RLSS certified open-water lifesaver
Gratuities for your guide
Non-swimmers
People with pre-existing medical conditions
Meet at the entrance of Kaisermuhlen/VIC u-bahn station on the U1 subway line, 5 minutes before the start of your scheduled tour. Exit the train to the right and go down the stairs to meet at the station entrance near the tobacconist shop.
You may stop for a swim in the Old Danube along the way, so swimming gear is recommended
Tours will be cancelled in the event of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms and the tour itinerary may be ammended on days with strong winds
Participants must be able to swim and tread water for a minimum of 1 minute
The activity is a gentle paddle and is suitable for most people with a reasonable level of fitness, but please note that in windier conditions the level of physical exertion required does increase
Minimum age is 9. Children aged 9-17 must be accompanied by an adult
The kayaking tour was a surprise birthday gift for my boyfriend. We had so much fun! James was a great guide, experienced, he's been giving kayaking tours and wine tours in Vienna for a couple of years now and took care of everything for us - we got to just enjoy the water and the tour of the city from the Old Danube. l am a local in Vienna, but found the tour to be a real treat providing me with new insights into my city. It was a relaxing, beautiful day out on the water, paddling, swimming and learning about Vienna. I liked our small group of people on the tour and fell in love with my city in a whole new way. Highly recommended.
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The Real Robin Hood
The subject of ballads, books and films, Robin Hood has proven to be one of popular culture's most enduring folk heroes. Over the course of 700 years, the outlaw from Nottinghamshire who robs from the rich to give to the poor has emerged as one of the most enduring folk heroes in popular culture–and one of the most versatile. But how has the legend of Sherwood Forest's merry outlaws evolved over time, and did a real Robin Hood inspire these classic tales?
Beginning in the 15th century and perhaps even earlier, Christian revelers in certain parts of England celebrated May Day with plays and games involving a Robin Hood figure with near-religious significance. In the 19th century, writer-illustrators like Howard Pyle adapted the traditional tales for children, popularizing them in the United States and around the world. More recently, bringing Robin to the silver screen has become a rite of passage for directors ranging from Michael Curtiz and Ridley Scott to Terry Gilliam and Mel Brooks.
Throughout Robin's existence, writers, performers and filmmakers have probed their imaginations for new incarnations that resonate with their respective audiences. In 14th-century England, where agrarian discontent had begun to chip away at the feudal system, he appears as an anti-establishment rebel who murders government agents and wealthy landowners. Later variations from times of less social upheaval dispense with the gore and cast Robin as a dispossessed aristocrat with a heart of gold and a love interest, Maid Marian.
Academics, meanwhile, have combed the historical record for evidence of a real Robin Hood. English legal records suggest that, as early as the 13th century, "Robehod," "Rabunhod" and other variations had become common epithets for criminals. But what had inspired these nicknames: a fictional tale, an infamous bandit or an amalgam of both? The first literary references to Robin Hood appear in a series of 14th- and 15th-century ballads about a violent yeoman who lived in Sherwood Forest with his men and frequently clashed with the Sheriff of Nottingham. Rather than a peasant, knight or fallen noble, as in later versions, the protagonist of these medieval stories is a commoner. Little John and Will Scarlet are part of this Robin's "merry" crew—meaning, at the time, an outlaw's gang—but Maid Marian, Friar Tuck and Alan-a-Dale would not enter the legend until later, possibly as part of the May Day rituals.
While most contemporary scholars have failed to turn up solid clues, medieval chroniclers took for granted that a historical Robin Hood lived and breathed during the 12th or 13th century. The details of their accounts vary widely, however, placing him in conflicting regions and eras. Not until John Major's "History of Greater Britain" (1521), for example, is he depicted as a follower of King Richard, one of his defining characteristics in modern times.
We may never know for sure whether Robin Hood ever existed outside the verses of ballads and pages of books. And even if we did, fans young and old would still surely flock to England's Nottinghamshire region for a tour of the legend's alleged former hangouts, from centuries-old pubs to the Major Oak in Sherwood Forest. What we do know is that the notion of a brave rebel who lives on the outskirts of society, fighting injustice and oppression with his band of companions, has universal appeal—whether he's played by Erroll Flynn, Russell Crowe or even, as on a 1979 episode of "The Muppet Show," Kermit the Frog.
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Wesley Clark Calls for Internment Camps for Radicalized"Americans
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Retired general and former Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark on Friday called for World War II-style internment camps to be revived for "disloyal Americans." In an interview with MSNBC's Thomas Roberts
in the wake of the mass shooting in Chatanooga, Tennessee, Clark said that during World War II, "if someone supported Nazi Germany at the expense of the United States, we didn't say that was freedom of speech, we
put him in a camp, they were prisoners of war."
He called for a revival of internment camps to help combat Muslim extremism, saying, "If these people are radicalized and they don't support the United States and they are disloyal to the United States as a matter
of principle, fine. It's their right and it's our right and obligation to segregate them from the normal community for the duration of the conflict."
The comments were shockingly out of character for Clark, who after serving as supreme allied commander of NATO made a name for himself in progressive political circles. In 2004, his campaign for the Democratic
presidential nomination was highly critical of the Bush administration's excessive response to the 9/11 terror attacks. Since then, he has been a critic of policies that violate the Geneva Convention, saying in
2006 that policies such as torture violate "the very values that [we] espouse."
In a memoir written the following year, he also famously alleged that the White House under Bush had developed a massively imperialistic plan for the Middle East, which would see the administration attempt to "take
out seven countries in five years," beginning with the invasions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Earlier this year I spoke with Clark at the annual Lewis and Clark University Symposium on International Affairs in Portland, Oregon. The subject of our discussion was how to deal with the potential threat of
foreign fighters returning from armed conflicts abroad. At the time, Clark spoke out strongly against "the politics of fear" and eroding democratic institutions and norms, while reiterating his criticism of the
excesses committed by Bush-era neoconservatives under the banner of fighting terrorism.
But on Friday, he was advocating the revival of a policy widely considered to be among the most shameful chapters in American history: World War II domestic internment camps. Aside from the inherent problems in
criminalizing people for their beliefs, Clark's proposal (which his MSNBC interlocutor did not challenge him on) also appears to be based on the concept of targeting people for government scrutiny who are not even
"radicalized," but who the government decides may be subject to radicalization in the future. That radicalization itself is a highly amorphous and politically malleable concept only makes this proposal more
troubling.
"We have got to identify the people who are most likely to be radicalized. We've got to cut this off at the beginning," Clark said. "I do think on a national policy level we need to look at what self-radicalization
means because we are at war with this group of terrorists." And he added that "not only the United States but our allied nations like Britain, Germany and France are going to have to look at their domestic law
Despite an outcry about his comments on social media, Clark has not responded publicly. As of Monday morning, his latest tweet was from Friday, encouraging his followers to watch his interview.
Update 07/21/15 11:12AM EST:
General Clark did not respond to subsequent requests for comment on the story, although a spokesperson for his office did reach out to raise questions about the title. On his Twitter feed however, Clark appeared to
reiterate his comments for detaining "seditious" individuals at home who might be
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Re: Wesley Clark Calls for Internment Camps for Radicalized"Americans
What else would you do with these wantabe terrorist? Slap them on the wrist and tell they were bad and not to it again. Set them free to blow up a gov't office or shoot up a military recruitment center? They have adapted a religion that tells them that if you don't fallow their religion you must be murdered
I don't care if they are "Radicalized" Americans, Canadians, Brits, French or German. They are terrorists, traitors to the country. Putting them in jail, prisons, or Internment Camps is to go for them. Traitors should be shot
The Count Down is On
Just a dude, in a kilt
Then it's their families, or their ethnic group, perhaps then their neighbours, what about co-workers, then 'other subversives', followed by activists, then journalists ...
"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me." - Martin Niemöller
"The enemy is anybody who's going to get you killed, no matter which side he is on."
― Joseph Heller
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Old Prepper
Let us not forget the very loose rules the U.S. government uses to define a radical or a terrorist. Basically, If you live and breath and you have ever looked sideways in the general direction of Washington D.C., you may be a terrorist.
If Mr. Clark had his way, there would be a lot of prepper supplies up for sale because the owners would all be in camps. There would also be a lot of churches up for sale because there would be no congregations left to fill them.
Amateurs built the Ark.
Professionals built the Titanic.


I love finding weird stuff on the internet...wait...that doesn't look good now that I've written it down on a piece of paper the screen. I think what I mean to say, is...I like weird cars for sale on the internet. Yeah....much better. Weird can span the gamut between a jet powered Fiat to a BMW art car that is completely wrapped in Leslie Nielsen's old underwear...but I try to find something in the middle. Like this 1971 Datsun 240Z with BMW M3 Power offered for $7000 in Newnan, GA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!
The 240Z was the Japanese sports car that proved to the world that the guys from the land of the rising sun could build a mass market car sports machine that was just as good (or better?) than the competition from the winners or losers of WWII.
Pop the hood and you won't see the original 150 horsepower inline-6 that would have come from the factory and instead you see a BMW S50 from a BMW M3 that should be good for a healthy 240 horsepower and is mated to a ZF 5-speed manual gearbox (also from the German). This thing should move like a Japanese Zero powered by a Daimler-Benz DB 625 turbo-supercharged V12.
If this was for sale near me I would probably buy it. Looks like it has sold.
Pre-smog means a header and minimal exhaust mixed with an intake = wonderful music.
Looks like a really clean swap with good attention to details, thats a nice change from many of the hack swaps that seem to be on Craigslist.
Ad is now gone but I'm sure hoping the buyer slaps some Pirellis on this thing for the full Axis Powers effect. Having toured the WWII museum in New Orleans a few years back I would NOT want to come home to this thing after finishing that museum visit (said a guy who just purchased a GTI).
oh my gosh, I would have given more than asking.
This is WONDERFUL! More power while retaining that glorious straight-6 sound. Perfect.
This is also what I would like to see done with a Triumph TR-6.


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Ashes 2019: Steve Smith was Happy to Step Up When the Team Needed Him
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Steve Smith was happy to step up once again when his side needed him in the ongoing fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford on Saturday. Despite being the dominant side, Australia were struggling at 44-4 in their second innings on Saturday. Smith scored a 92-ball 82 in their second-innings in which Australia declared at 186-6. This left England with a huge target of 383 to win the Test as well as to keep the hopes alive of winning the Ashes series.
"When it is tough you want your experienced players to step up," Steve Smith said to the reporters after the fourth day. "I have played quite a lot of cricket now. I like to get in those situations and try to be the one to take the team through."
England's second-innings faced an early setback when Australia speedster Pat Cummins took two wickets in two balls to remove Rory Burns and captain Joe Root in the ducks. While England were 18-2 at the stump, Australia need eight more wickets to win. If they win, they will retain the Ashes as well.
Smith, who scored a double-century in Australia's first innings of 497-8 declared, has now scored 671 runs in five innings of this ongoing Ashes, at an average of 134.2 which included three centuries.
"My first 20 or 30 balls, I felt pretty vulnerable when they (England) were bowling that good length," he expressed. "Patty hit it beautifully tonight, I think that ball to Root is a blueprint of what we need to do tomorrow, first thing in the morning, and the quicks to keep hitting that top of the stump length and let the pitch do its thing."
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On the other hand, England coach Trevor Baylis said England have the ability to keep the series alive. However, it wouldn't be wrong to say that they are able to do it as Ben Stokes' heroics sealed the deal for them in the last game.
"It'll take a couple of our guys to make good hundreds but, as we saw in the last Test, anything is possible," he added. "I'm always positive, I think we can do it. We've had a chat in the changing room, we're certainly not going out thinking it's all over. They believe they are good enough to bat for 98 overs and save the game."
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In addition to my private practice, I have worked within the NHS for over 10 years, as part of mainstream and specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Child Development Services. I continue to work part-time within a CAMHS team, and enjoy the balance of private and NHS work.
I frequently liaise and consult with local nurseries and schools (both primary and secondary), and have good links with a wide range of professionals including GPs, Paediatricians, Educational Psychologists, Social Workers, Family Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Psychiatrists.
I have completed specialist training courses in parenting, behaviour management, and working with Autism Spectrum Disorders including Asperger's. I am also trained to administer the ADOS-2, although do not carry out ASD assessments privately.
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