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0429-12: New York Times Crossword Answers 29 Apr 12, Sunday
CROSSWORD SETTER: Tracy Gray
THEME: Infractions … the theme answers all include a fraction, but this fraction is written out as 1/x, with ONE written within the clue and the appropriate denominator sitting below the ONE, in the answer below:
23A. With 26-Across, like grandchildren : THIRD (ONE over THREE) GENERATION
26A. See 23-Across : THREE
33A. With 44-Across, execute, in a way : DRAW AND QUARTER (ONE over FOUR)
44A. See 33-Across : FOUR
45A. With 50-Across, euphoric : IN SEVENTH (ONE over SEVEN) HEAVEN
50A. See 45-Across : SEVEN
71A. With 77-Across, high-end retail chain : SAKS FIFTH (ONE over FIVE) AVENUE
77A. See 71-Across : FIVE
94A. With 103-Across, 1999 Shyamalan thriller : THE SIXTH (ONE over SIX) SENSE
103A. See 94-Across : SIX
105A. With 112-Across, compromise : MEET HALF (ONE over TWO) WAY
112A. See 105-Across : TWO
122A. With 127-Across, classical work that's the source of the European Union's anthem : BEETHOVEN'S NINTH (ONE over NINE)
127A. See 122-Across : NINE
COMPLETION TIME: 29m 21s
1. It has eyes that can't see : SPUD
The word "spud" is used as a slang term for a potato and was first recorded in the mid-1800s, in New Zealand would you believe?
13. Student of morality : CASUIST
A "casuist" is someone who studies and resolves cases of conscience.
21. Pacific strings : UKULELES
The ukulele originated in the 1800s, and mimicked a small guitar brought to the Hawaiian Islands by Portuguese immigrants.
28. Bad record part, for short : DWI
In some states, there is no longer a legal difference between a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and a DUI (Driving Under the Influence). Other states retain that difference, so that by definition a DUI is a lesser offence than a DWI.
30. Ancient parting place : RED SEA
The Red Sea (sometimes called the Arabian Gulf) is a stretch of water lying between Africa and Asia. The Gulf of Suez (and the Suez Canal) lies to north, and the Gulf of Aden to the south.
33. With 44-Across, execute, in a way : DRAW AND QUARTER (ONE over FOUR)
44. See 33-Across : FOUR
The brutal punishment described as being "hanged, drawn and quartered" was an elaborate procedure, first recorded in England in 1351. The convicted man (it was never a woman) was "drawn" through the streets, dragged behind a horse to the place of execution. There he was hanged by the neck, but only to cause distress and not to kill. The victim was then cut down and disemboweled, with the heart saved till last so that the unfortunate was often conscious and could watch his intestines being thrown on a fire. After the heart was removed, the body was cut into four quarters with an axe.
41. Pond fish : KOI
Koi are also called Japanese carp. Koi have been bred for decorative purposes and there are now some very brightly colored examples found in Japanese water gardens.
43. ___-d'Or, Québec : VAL
Val-d'Or is a city in Quebec, with a name translating into English as "Valley of Gold". The city was given this name as gold was indeed discovered in the area in 1923.
45. With 50-Across, euphoric : IN SEVENTH (ONE over SEVEN) HEAVEN
50. See 45-Across : SEVEN
In cosmology associated with some religious traditions, the universe is said to be made up of Seven Heavens. The highest of these is the "seventh heaven".
48. Ankle bone : TARSAL
The tarsals are the ankle bones, equivalent to the carpals in the wrist.
51. Product with the old ad catchphrase "Mother, please, I'd rather do it myself!" : ANACIN
Anacin is a pain reliever, with aspirin and caffeine as active ingredients.
53. Faith that celebrates both Jesus and Muhammad : BAHA'I
The Baha'i Faith is relatively new in the scheme of things, founded in Persia in the 1800s. One of the tenets of the religion is that messengers have come from God over time, including Abraham, the Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad and most recently Bahá'u'lláh, who founded the Baha'i Faith.
65. Sacred music composer ___ Pärt : ARVO
Arvo Pärt is a classical composer from Estonia, and a noted composer of sacred music. Pärt is a member of the minimalist school.
67. Trig inverse : ARCSINE
The most familiar trigonometric functions are sine, cosine and tangent. Each of these is a ratio, a ratio of two sides of a right-angled triangle. The inverses to these three functions are arcsine, arccosine and arctangent. The inverse functions are simply the inverted ratios, the inverted sine, cosine and tangent.
68. County subdivision: Abbr. : TWP
Township (twp).
71. With 77-Across, high-end retail chain : SAKS FIFTH (ONE over FIVE) AVENUE
77. See 71-Across : FIVE
Saks Fifth Avenue is a high-end specialty store that competes with the likes of Bloomingdale's and Nieman Marcus. The original Saks & Company was founded by Andrew Saks in 1867, and the first Saks Fifth Avenue store was opened on Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1924.
74. Neighbor of Bulg. : ROM
Romania sits just east of Hungary and north of Bulgaria in Europe. Romania was formed from the union of two principalities in 1859, Moldavia and Wallachia. The Kingdom of Romania grew larger in size after WWI with the addition of three new regions, including the "vampirish" Transylvania.
75. Botanical beards : ARISTAE
In the world of biology, arista is another word for awan, a bristle-like structure that is appended to a larger organic structure. A familiar example would be the aristae, the hair-like appendages surrounding the florets on barley and rye.
80. Political party that won 39 electoral votes in 1948 : DIXIECRATS
Dixiecrats were members of the States' Rights Democratic Party, a segregationist group that was disbanded after only a few months of activity, in 1948. The Dixiecrats were a breakaway faction from the Democratic Party. The Dixiecrat party platform was centered around States' rights, racial segregation and white supremacy.
86. Panache : STYLE
Someone exhibiting panache is showing dash and verve, and perhaps has a swagger. "Panache" is a French word used for a plume of feathers, especially one in a hat.
90. Poet who wrote "In the room the women come and go / Talking of Michelangelo" : ELIOT
The following lines come from "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T. S. Eliot:
Talking of Michelangelo
"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is a very famous poem by T. S. Eliot, first published in 1915. The rather odd name of "Prufrock" seems to have just come to Eliot, although there was a Prufrock-Littau Company in St. Louis when he lived there.
T. S. Eliot was born in New England but grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Much of his college education was at Oxford, and clearly he became comfortable with life in England. In 1927 he became a British citizen, and lived the rest of life in the UK.
94. With 103-Across, 1999 Shyamalan thriller : THE SIXTH (ONE over SIX) SENSE
103. See 94-Across : SIX
"I see dead people" is one of the most famous lines in movies. Of course the line comes from M. Night Shyamalan's "The Sixth Sense", and is spoken by then child actor Haley Joel Osment to Bruce Willis. If you haven't seen the movie, do yourself a favor and go rent it. I won't tell you about the plot …
98. Part of AARP: Abbr. : ASSN
AARP is the official name now for the interest group that used to be called the American Association of Retired Persons. The name change reflects the current focus of the group on all Americans aged 50 or over, as opposed to just people who have retired.
113. Ancient Balkan region : THRACE
Thrase is a historical and geographic region of southeast Europe, largely lying in southeastern Bulgaria. The region took its name from the Thracian people, an ancient race that used to inhabit the area. Included in the region is the European side of the city of Istanbul.
122. With 127-Across, classical work that's the source of the European Union's anthem : BEETHOVEN'S NINTH (ONE over NINE)
127. See 122-Across : NINE
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is of course his wonderful "Choral" symphony. When it was composed in 1824 it was the first time that a major composer had used voices in a symphony. By the time of the Ninth's premier, Beethoven was essentially deaf. He insisted on sharing the stage with the musical director (who was conducting), and was visibly counting out time but was off by quite a few measures. When the last notes were played there was enthusiastic applause, although Beethoven was still conducting. The lead contralto had to walk over to Beethoven, stop him, and turn him to the audience to receive his adulation.
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 has to be one of the most recognizable pieces of music in the classical repertoire. "Ode to Joy", based on the final movement of the work, is now the anthem of the European Union. If you'd like to see a fictional tale that explores Beethoven's life at the time he was writing the Ninth Symphony, I highly recommend you take a look at the 2006 movie "Copying Beethoven". Ed Harris plays Beethoven, and the sound track is of course superb.
125. Dancer Duncan : ISADORA
Isadora Duncan was an American dancer, inventor of American modern dance. Duncan emphasised the torso in her moves, a break from the balletic tradition of moving from the feet. She left the US when she was 22 years old and moved to Europe around 1900, and from there emigrated to the Soviet Union. Duncan had a tragic passing. She loved to travel in open automobiles wearing a long, flowing scarf. One day her scarf got wrapped around the spokes and axel of the car in which she was travelling, and broke her neck.
128. They have scales : ATLASES
We call a book of maps an "atlas" after a collection of maps published by the famous Flemish geographer Gerhadus Mercator. His collection contained a frontispiece with an image of Atlas the Titan from Greek mythology holding up the world on his shoulders.
130. Peter, e.g. : TSAR
The term czar (also tsar) is a Slavic word, and was first used as a title by Simeon I of Bulgaria in 913 AD. "Czar" is derived from the word Caesar, which was synonymous with emperor at that time.
Peter the Great was perhaps the most successful of the Romanov tsars, famous for modernizing Russia and expanding the country's sphere of influence, creating the Russian Empire. He ruled from 1682 until his death in 1725.
2. Phnom ___ : PENH
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia, and has been since the French colonized the country in the late 1800s. The name translates from the Khmer language as "Hill of Penh".
4. Old Italian magistrate : DOGE
Doges were the elected chief magistrates of the former republics of Venice and Genoa.
7. "1984" superpower : EURASIA
The action in George Orwell's 1949 novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four" takes place in the intercontinental super-state of Oceania. Orwell created two other super-states, Eurasia and Eastasia.
10. Et ___ (and others) : ALII
Et alii (et al.) is the equivalent of et cetera (etc.), with et cetera being used in place of a list of objects, and et alii used for a list of names. In fact "et al." can stand for et alii (for a group of males, or males and females), aliae (for a group of women) and et alia (for a group of neuter nouns, or for a group of people where the intent is to retain gender-neutrality).
11. "Star Trek: T.N.G." role : GEORDI
LeVar Burton's has two major television roles on his resume. He played Kunta Kinte in the fabulous miniseries "Roots" shown in 1977. He then had a long run portraying Geordi La Forge on the best of the Star Trek TV shows, "Star Trek: The Next Generation".
12. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" Emmy winner : ASNER
Ed Asner is most famous for playing the irascible but lovable Lou Grant on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and on the spin-off drama called "Lou Grant". Off-screen Asner is noted for his political activism. He served two terms as president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), and was very involved in the 1980 SAG strike. When "Lou Grant" was cancelled in 1982, despite decent ratings, there was a lot of talk that the cancellation was a move by the network against Asner personally. In fact one of Asner's activist colleagues, Howard Hesseman (who played Johnny Fever), found that his show "WKRP in Cincinnati" was also cancelled … on the very same day …
16. The Rams of the N.C.A.A. : URI
The University of Rhode Island was first chartered as an agricultural school, back in 1888. It's main campus today is located in the village of Kingston.
18. George Bush's chief of staff John : SUNUNU
John Sununu was the Governor of New Hampshire, and later the Chief of Staff for President George H. W. Bush. Sununu was actually born in Havana, Cuba but was raised in the US and attended MIT. After retiring from politics, Sununu went on to co-host CNN's "Crossfire" for many years.
32. Dr. ___ : DRE
Dr. Dre is the stage name of rapper Andre Romelle Young. Dr. Dre is perhaps as well known for his own singing career as he is for producing records and starting the careers of others such Snoop Dog, Eminem and 50 Cent.
34. ___-garde : AVANT
People described as being avant-garde are especially innovative. "Avant-garde" is French for "advance guard".
48. Gherman ___, cosmonaut who was the second human to orbit the earth : TITOV
Gherman Titov was the second man to orbit the Earth, following in the footsteps of Yuri Gagarin. Titov was the first to make multiple orbits of the Earth and spent over a day in space. Titov was only 25 years old at the time of his flight, making him the youngest person ever to go into space, even to this day.
52. Venae ___ : CAVAE
The superior vena cava is a large vein carrying deoxygenated blood from the upper part of the body to the right atrium of the heart. The inferior vena cava does the same thing for the lower part of the body.
54. Musical with the song "Easy to Be Hard" : HAIR
The full name of the famed stage show from the sixties is "Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical". This controversial work outraged many when it was first performed in the sixties as it attacked many aspects of life at the time. For example, the song "Air" is a satirical look at pollution, sung by a character who comes onto the stage wearing a gas mask. The opening lines are "Welcome, sulfur dioxide. Hello carbon monoxide. The air … is everywhere". How things have changed in fifty years said he, satirically. I've never had the chance to see "Hair" in a live production, but it's on "the bucket list" …
55. The Piazzale Michelangelo affords a view of it : ARNO
The Arno is the principal river in the Tuscany region of Italy, passing through the cities of Florence and Pisa. Famously the Arno flooded in 1966, the worst flood in the region for centuries. There were numerous deaths and extensive destruction of priceless art treasures, particularly in Florence.
The Piazzale Michelangelo is a famous square in Florence that sits at quite a height in the city and from which one has magnificent panoramic views of the skyline. If you've seen photos of the skyline of Florence say on a postcard, chances are they were taken from the Piazzale Michelangelo. The square is named of course for the city's most famous sculptor, and you can see bronze replicas of Michelangelo's most celebrated works on display in the piazza.
58. R&B singer Hayes : ISAAC
Isaac Hayes was a soul singer and songwriter. Hayes wrote the score for the 1971 film "Shaft", and the enduring "Theme from 'Shaft'" won him an Academy Award in 1972.
59. Glacial formation : ESKER
An esker is a long and winding ridge formed by glaciation, made of sand and gravel. The term "esker" comes from the Irish word "eiscir" that describes the same feature.
60. Part of A.B.S.: Abbr. : SYS
The first anti-lock braking system (ABS) was actually developed for use on aircraft, in 1929. The system reduced braking distances for aircraft by 30% because pilots were able to apply a full braking force immediately on landing instead of applying gradual pressure to avoid skidding.
62. World capital once occupied by France : HANOI
Hanoi was the capital of North Vietnam, and Saigon the capital of South Vietnam. After the Vietnam War, Hanoi was made capital of the reunified state and Saigon, the larger metropolis, was renamed to Ho Chi Minh City.
68. Iotas : TADS
Iota is the ninth letter in the Greek alphabet. We use "iota" to portray something very small, as it is the smallest of all Greek letters.
79. Fisher with a grig : EELER
A grig is a type of eel.
85. Put back : STET
"Stet" is the Latin word meaning "let it stand". In editorial work, the typesetter is instructed to disregard any change previously marked by writing the word "stet" beside the change and then underscoring the change with a line of dots (or dashes).
89. Death personified, in ancient Greece : THANATOS
Thanatos was the Greek personification of death. In the world of psychology, Sigmund Freud named man's life instinct "Eros". He also postulated that man has a death drive, which others termed "Thanatos".
93. Colored parts : AREOLAS
The word areola comes from Latin, meaning "small open space", and is a diminutive of the Latin word "area", meaning "open space".
96. "Henry & June" role : NIN
The 1990 movie "Henry & June" is loosely adapted from the book of the same name by Anaïs Nin. The book is based on diaries written by Nin telling of her part in a love triangle with American author Henry Miller and his wife June, played by Uma Thurman in the movie.
98. 2009 Hilary Swank biopic : AMELIA
The 2009 movie "Amelia" tells the life story of Amelia Earhart, with Hilary Swank in the title role. This one didn't do well with the critics, although I must say that I enjoyed it. Maybe that's because I love the whole Earhart story …
The actress Hilary Swank had her first major role in "The Next Karate Kid" released in 1994, in which she played the first female student of the sensei, Mr. Myagi.
100. Like a nasal membrane : SEPTAL
In the world of anatomy, a septum is a dividing wall within a chamber or other structure. For example, the interatrial septum separates the left and right atria of the heart, and the nasal septum separates the nostrils of the nose.
106. Others, in Oaxaca : OTROS
Oaxaca is in the southern part of Mexico on the Pacific coast. The state takes the name of Oaxaca, its largest city.
109. Cousin of rust : OCHRE
The colors "rust" and "ochre" can be quite similar.
110. Korean money : WON
The three currencies, the Korean Won, the Chinese Yuan, and the Japanese Yen, all take their names from the Chinese written character that represents "round shape".
114. Sleep stages : REMS
REM is an acronym standing for Rapid Eye Movement sleep. REM sleep takes up 20-25% of the sleeping hours and is the period associated with one's most vivid dreams.
116. "Freedom ___ free" : ISN'T
"Freedom isn't free" is an idiom that expresses the sentiment that freedom only comes with the sacrifices of our brave men and women in uniform.
117. ___ Lowry, children's writer : LOIS
Lois Lowry is a writer of children's fiction. Lowry doesn't stick to "safe" material in her books, and has dealt with difficult subjects such as racism, murder and the Holocaust. Two of her books won the Newbery Medal: "Number the Stars" (1990) and "The Giver" (1993).
118. City in Sicily : ENNA
The city of Enna sits very high up in the hills of Sicily, overlooking the whole island below. Enna is the capital of the province that bears its name, which is the highest province in the whole country of Italy.
121. Child-care author LeShan : EDA
Eda LeShan wrote "When Your Child Drives You Crazy", and was host of the PBS television show "How Do Your Children Grow?"
124. "___ Beso" : ESO
"Eso Beso" is Spanish for "That Kiss", and was the name of a hit for Canadian-born singer Paul Anka.
5. Flips : GOES GAGA
20. Philippine money : PESO
22. Fine word for libraries? : OVERDUE
23. With 26-Across, like grandchildren : THIRD (ONE over THREE) GENERATION
25. Beach bottles : LOTIONS
26. See 23-Across : THREE
27. Deck out : ATTIRE
29. "For shame!" : TUT
36. Keen observer : HAWK
40. Prefix with cycle : TRI-
57. Superlatively strong : STEELIEST
61. Initially : AT THE START
64. Scaredy-cat, maybe : SISSY
78. Grove : COPSE
82. "Apparently" : SO IT SEEMS
87. They're fit for kings and queens : SHEETS
91. What's left behind : ESTATE
101. Fury : IRE
102. ___ Records (old music label) : MCA
104. What's left : REST
105. With 112-Across, compromise : MEET HALF (ONE over TWO) WAY
108. Later : NOT NOW
111. Abbr. on many food labels : EXP
112. See 105-Across : TWO
115. Stinko : OILED
120. Like some interpretations : LITERAL
126. Military depots : ARMORIES
129. Gave, as a hot potato : TOSSED TO
1. Bind : SPOT
3. Possible candidate for rehab : USER
5. Word with top or pop : GUN
6. Fine, in old slang : OKE
8. Blue-gray : SLATE
9. Be fooled : GET TAKEN
13. The West was part of it : COLD WAR
14. Promises : AVOWALS
15. Become fixed : SET IN
17. "Ditto!" : I DO TOO
19. Person doing a practice run : TESTER
24. Poetic "always" : E'ER
31. Biblical suffix : -ETH
35. Neighbors of C notes : D-FLATS
36. What letting off steam might result in : HISS
37. Operating without ___ : A NET
38. Zigzagged : WOVE
39. Trouser parts : KNEES
42. ___ mission : ON A
46. New faces on bases : ENLISTEES
47. Brewer's vessel : VAT
49. Jobs for dentists : ABSCESSES
56. Detail : ITEM
63. Fly off the handle : ERUPT
65. Flavor akin to fennel : ANISE
66. Quickly accelerate : REV
69. Order in the court : WRIT
70. Sprite : PIXY
72. ___ same mind : OF THE
73. Prefix with resort : ECO-
76. Muted : SILENT
81. Agitated, after "in" : A STEW
82. Beijing-to-Shanghai dir. : SSE
83. One from Germany : EINE
84. Nature's pillow? : MOSS
88. And everything else, for short : ETC
92. Colonial service : TINWARE
95. Bonelike : OSTEOID
97. Outside: Prefix : EXO-
99. Gender offender : SEXIST
102. Rescued damsel's cry : MY HERO
107. Up : AT BAT
119. Silhouette on many a yellow sign : DEER
123. Cat scanner? : VET
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Rising out of the ashes of disaster, Bangor Wine & Oyster Shed is a perfect example of the perseverance of the human spirit in the face of difficulty. Back in 2013, the whole area surrounding the property was the site of devastating forest fires which destroyed thousands of acres of land and numerous homes in the area. Thankfully nobody was killed but the economic losses were in the millions and the land still bears the scars today.
The Bangor estate lost over 2000 hectares including fences, stock, feed, buildings and equipment. The vineyard was badly damaged and almost lost alongside the historic shearing shed which was scheduled to be the cellar door for the wine business. Rather than despair and give up, Matt and Vanessa Dunbabin went back to the drawing board and alongside their friends Tom and Alice Gray from Fulham Aquaculture, they joined forces and created the Bangor Wine & Oyster Shed, combining their passions for wine and oysters to develop a winning combination.
Fast forward two years and today Bangor Wine & Oyster Shed is an award winning cellar door, farm gate shop and restaurant brimming with cool climate Bangor wines, freshly shucked oysters and local produce. Located on gentle sloping hills they've adopted a 'paddock to plate' philosophy, whereby the wine you're sipping on is grown right before your eyes in the vineyard outside and the fresh oysters have come from the sea a stone's throw away. what you enjoy is harvested from the vines and the sea before you.
After the delightful Instameet day trip the previous week, it was a case of the more the merrier as the next Instameet was to take place at Bangor the very next weekend. Fiona Morley, a fellow Instagrammer was very kind to offer to drive myself and another lady to the venue on the day (Thanks Fiona!) and we had a lovely chat on the way, discussing all things photography and Tasmania. We arrived at Bangor in the glorious sunshine and waited for everyone else to arrive before being greeted by the lovely Vanessa Dunbabin who introduced us to Bangor and told us a little more of the history of the place.
We were then free to wander the grounds and take photos of the shed, the vineyards and anything else that tickled our fancy. The sun was really splitting the stones so many of us took the opportunity to shelter inside the shed whenever we could to cool down with a taste of the wine from the vineyard to wash down some oysters. Although it's called the Bangor Wine & Oyster Shed, the building itself is very far removed from what you'd typically think a shed looks like. It's very modern with beautiful wooden vaulted ceilings and large bright airy windows that make for a very warm and welcoming experience. There's plenty of space to sit down and enjoy what's on offer both inside and out and there's a great deal of products produced by the team and Bangor as well as from local producers based all over Tasmania.
Matt and Mia Glastonbury who are two of Tasmania's most talented photographers, were on hand to add their expertise to the event and took some fun group shots of everyone at the end of our time there. All in all it was a really fun day and big thanks to Instatassie and Discover Tasmania for putting together yet another fantastic Instameet.
You can visit the Bangor Wine & Oyster Shed website here for more information.
The lovely airy space inside the Bangor Wine and Oyster Shed.
It's a relatively young vineyard but that doesn't mean the wine is any less delicious.
Vineyards always get the nicest views. Those dark looking trees are a sobering reminder of the massive damage caused by forest fires in this area in 2013.
I'm not sure if these flowers have been purposely planted to help detect damaging things like frost or disease but they do add a nice splash of colour.
Shooting the lovely view out the window from inside the shed.
Vanessa Dunbabin, who manages Bangor alongside her husband Matt and their friends Tom and Alice Gray who add the oyster side of the business.
The modern public facing wing of the business will be celebrating its first birthday in a few weeks.
The lovely shades of the stones used to decorate the exterior of the shed.
I really liked the ceiling inside the shed, really nice woodwork.
Treats and trinkets galore on these stands, all locally produced.
It was a stiflingly hot day for our Instameet and the cool shelter inside the shed was a welcome reprieve from the blazing sunshine outside.
I love the symmetry that you find in vineyards, they're a great example of our ability to bend nature to our will….respectfully of course.
Some more foreground interest to frame the lovely shed beyond.
The abandoned tractor near the shed is now home to numerous eight legged creatures and many others I'm sure. It's always nice to see nature reclaiming its space.
It was rather pleasant strolling along the rows of vines.
A wider shot of the abandoned tractor that I'm sure has many years of productive service behind it. A well deserved retirement in the sun.
What an idyllic place to work and live. The Dunbabins and the Grays have a dream location on their hands.
We stopped by this picturesque viewpoint on the drive home.
It was a blustery day with weather warnings in place across the state.
The signs of Spring were evident along the shoreline at Dunalley Bay.
A panorama of the gorgeous view looking out over Dunalley Bay in front of the Wine and Oyster Shed.
Great post James, love the mood you evoke with your photos. Happy to have practiced our 'Royal wave' too!


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Bullying, Sexual, and Dating Violence Trajectories From Early to Late Adolescence in the Midwestern United States, 2007-2013. Archival Version
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This study tested a model of individual, familial, and peer variables that additively and synergistically increased or decreased the risk for sexual and teen dating violence based on bullying experiences in early adolescence. The study surveyed 1,162 students from three cohorts in four Midwestern middle schools, who were then followed into three high schools. Five waves of surveys collected information about the level of violence in student homes with parents and siblings or with other children, physical abuse, sexual abuse, exposure to domestic violence, frequency of bullying, self-reported delinquency, and exposure to delinquent friends during the middle school years. Waves six and seven were collected during high school and sexual violence and teen dating violence measures were added to the surveys. The purpose of the study was to answer two main questions:
What were the rates of bullying in middle school and rates of sexual harassment, dating violence perpetration and victimization in high school? How do these rates differ by gender? ;
Does family violence, delinquency predict bullying during the middle school years and do these variables predict later bullying, sexual violence, and teen dating violence perpetration? ; This study followed a social-ecological model and focused on understanding how individual characteristics of children interact with environmental contexts or systems to promote or prevent victimization and perpetration. Quantitative data were collected from students across middle school, waves one to five from 2007 to 2010, and into high school, wave six to seven from 2012 and 2013. Surveys conducted in waves one to five were designed to collect information about the level of violence in student homes with their parents and siblings or with other children, physical abuse, sexual abuse, exposure to domestic violence, frequency of bullying, self-reported delinquency, and exposure to delinquent friends during the middle school years. Waves six and seven were during high school years and sexual violence and teen dating violence measures were added to the survey.
To address concerns with missing data a multiple imputation procedure was used to ensure parameter estimates were unbiased and valid inferences from the statistical analysis could be made. Analysis of data with missing values involved three steps. In the first step, a series of complete data sets were created in which missing values were replaced by random draws from a distribution of plausible values. Thirty complete data sets were created because for waves one to four variables were assumed to be missing at random (MAR) and the values in wave five to seven were assumed missing completely at random (MCAR) due to the design of the study. In the second step, path models were fit to each of the 30 imputed data sets. In the final step, parameter estimates, standard errors, and fit statistics from each of the 30 analyses were aggregated according to Rubin's rules (1987). Bullying, Sexual, and Dating Violence Trajectories From Early to Late Adolescence in the Midwestern United States, 2007-2013 (n=34860) contains 226 variables on; respondent's imputation number and subject number, age, gender, sexual orientation at time of survey wave, disability, grade at time of survey wave, school, household composition at time of survey wave, academic grades, and parent's education level. Respondents were also asked whether they were victimized by or perpetrated; sexual abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse, bullying, domestic violence, sibling aggression, and substance abuse. Additionally, respondents were asked about: their exposure to domestic violence; delinquent acts by their friends; and their attitudes towards traditional masculinity, anger, bullying, need for control and dominance, and delinquency. For waves 6 and 7 respondents were asked about their dating history parental knowledge and permission on dating, attitudes towards dating violence, and sexual activity. Presence of Common Scales: Users should consult Bullying, Sexual, and Dating Violence Trajectories From Early to Late Adolescence (NCJ 246830 - https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/abstract.aspx?ID=268920) for scales information. Response Rates: 95 percent Fifth through seventh graders attending four middle schools in a school district in the Midwestern United States. Smallest Geographic Unit: None 1,162 students from four Midwestern middle schools, three cohorts from grades five to seven, who were followed into three high schools. Students completed one survey in each of seven waves of data collection; in Spring 2008 (Wave 1), Fall 2008 (Wave 2), Spring 2009 (Wave 3), Fall 2009 (Wave 4), Spring 2010 (Wave 5), Spring 2012 (Wave 6), and Spring 2013 (Wave 7). Funding insitution(s): United States Department of Justice. Office of Justice Programs. National Institute of Justice (2011-MU-FX-0022).
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Battle Princess Madelyn, a side-scrolling action game inspired by Ghosts n' Goblins, is heading to various platforms next month. The game's December 6th release date PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (Steam), and Nintendo Switch. That's not all, though.
Causal Bit Games and Hound Picked Games, Battle Princess Madelyn's publisher, are also supporting the PlayStation Vita and Wii U sometime in 2019. Read on below for more information on the studios behind this project.


Air pollution constantly affects people's lives, as in order to live we have to breathe and repugnant substances that are present in the air make it harder for our organism to receive the needed oxygen. Apart from human beings, there are millions of animals, insects and other live creatures that share this air with us and, consequently, are influenced by the damage that human activities bring to their inhabitation.
What can and what do we want to do in order to stop and reduce these destructive activities and prevent our planet demolition? Peoples' activities and progress in today's world have big impact on all geographical regions and types of vegetation. Researchers and scientists provide us with alerting numbers of the level of pollution in oceans and air. It is extremely important to increase awareness among people on destruction that our activities bring to the nature. The scaring fact is that individuals, even though being provided with the information, seem to have very ignorant attitude and very often believe that their personal input will not make a significant difference. What we are talking about here, however, is what our children and our grandsons and daughters will breathe and how they will share scarce resources, such as clean water and fertile land. If we do not see the problem yet, it does not mean that it is not here.


Of course, Bowien is far from runner-up. The inventive young chef is an ideal choice for overseeing the innovative event. His history of breaking staid culinary assumptions (hello, kung pao pastrami), engaging his fans and admirers (free beer!), and rewriting the story of how to become a restaurateur (food trucks are here to stay) are sure to show up on the Taste Talks agenda.
In its second year, the food-focused symposium will bring together food lovers, restaurateurs and chefs for workshops, discussions, and plenty of eating. Powered by Mario Batali & The Northside Media Group — responsible for things like Northside Festival — the event will take place in various locations in Williamsburg.
Panel discussions include topics like "Do Restaurant Reviews Matter?" with the New York Times' Sam Sifton, "Big Chefs on the Small Screen: How Food Television Lifted Chefs to Cult Status" with Dale Talde, and "Expert Food Photography for Everyday Cooks" with Daniel Krieger.
More interested in eating than discussing? The food events will without a doubt have you drooling: The weekend kicks off with oysters and Champagne at Villain on Friday night, starts Saturday with chicken and waffles, and concludes Sunday with an all-day, all-star barbecue in East River Park.
This event is conceptualized "through the lens of an organizer that does major concert events," Bowien explained with excitement. "It'll be like going to a music festival." Currently set to contribute to the three-day event are Christina Tosi, Peter Meehan, Adam Rapoport, Sara Moulton, Alex Guarnaschelli, Justin Warner, Andy Ricker, and many, many more.
Running concurrently with the panels on Saturday is the Future Food Expo, a showcase and celebration of what's next in food, at Sky High Murals.
"I just think it's going to be really interesting," Bowien says of Taste Talks. "Things have shifted a lot in the past years. In New York, people are so informed on food. People think about food a lot, it's the best city in the world to eat. New York revolves around food. People should come to see their favorite chefs and learn about topics they may not know much about. It won't be the same conference of grumpy chefs complaining about years spent on the line," he promises.
Score single-event tickets here (prices range from $10 to $90) or go all out with an all-access pass, which you can purchase here for $100 to $385. Attend the Future Food Expo for free — yes, free — but reserve your spot here.
Stay tuned for more news from the conference itself! Also, have friends in Chicago? Taste Talks will be heading there as well. Share the love and send them to this link.


The Frank Bette Center's wheels of organization and creativity have been spinning for months in preparation for their current annual holiday boutique. Lots of red and green and sparkle have transformed the center into an inviting showplace for gifts galore, ranging in price from $3 to $200. Emmanuel and Amelia Williams' low wattage lamps light individual tabletops filled with low-cost gifts (pictured). Some cast opaque light through paper mache, others have the quality of a stained glass window.
Leslie Lam Low has employed a fine sensibility in the creation of various paper arts, decorative boxes, ornaments, even the lowly function of post-it notes has been elevated to something of visual delight.
The mother-daughter duo of Charlotte and Janna Lusschen have created showpiece jewelry which includes wire crochet and fresh-water pearls in various hues. The low glow of these pieces enhances the beauty of the wearer.
Nancy Lovelady uses mosaic and mirror pieces in the creation of watering cans, platters and a variety of light-reflecting decorative items.
Karen Wirth is a veritable Santa's elf generating gifts of fabric, beads, metal, foil and yarn. We see her jewelry, soft baby blankets, mohair hats and small gift bags — something for literally everyone.
Barbara DiSalvo has fused intensely colored glass into myriad small objects including a set of tinkle icicles to hang on a tree or in the air.
If all you need is a card or some package labels, artist-made ones will lend a personal element of care to any offering and make it a true gift. Check out Margaret Fago's cat and nautical-themed greetings and Susan Hackett's lushly-colored markers.
If pesky squirrels are burying nuts in your planter boxes and amoral cats using your garden as kitty litter, you can regain a sense of dominion and hope to discourage them by means of handsome, decorative signage in the form of 6x6 hand painted tiles by Karen Braun Malpas.
Holiday guests and entertaining will call for special presentation afforded by the wooden cheeseboards and bowls made by Ros Harper. Even a person who has everything probably lacks a bottle stopper or pen made of the unique tones and textures of nature's own wood.
There are little wreaths and ornaments, riddles and roses, birdhouses, ceramic ladies in swirling skirts and more. And do not miss the two-person show in the back room featuring the warm, juicy watercolors of Beth Bourland and the clay vehicles Barbara Buhrz has resurrected from our shared memories and infused with whimsy.
The opening reception for the boutique is from 7 to 9 p.m., tomorrow, Friday Dec. 11, with viewing and shopping until Dec. 24. Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. (at Lincoln), is open Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Find out more about the Frank Bette Center for the Arts at www.frankbettecenter.org.


KINSHASA, 3 Feb 2006 (IRIN) - At least 37,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are without humanitarian relief because of continued attacks by military insurgents in North Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), officials said.
"There seems to be a relative cessation of hostilities, but tensions are so high in the area that it is very difficult for us to access these populations for intervention," said Ibrahima Diarra, the head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in the North Kivu town of Beni, on Thursday.
Attacks by military insurgents on loyalist Congolese army troops have been ongoing in the province since 17 January. The latest wave of attacks - on 28 and 29 January in Rutshuru territory, to the east of the province - displaced about 2,200 civilians.
According to OCHA, the 2,220 IDPS are in the main centre of Goma, the provincial capital, while the remaining 35,000 are in localities further north such as Kanyabayonga, Kahina, Kirumba and Lubero.
"In Goma, 50 percent of the displaced who arrived on Tuesday are being hosted by local villagers, 25 percent took shelter in a church, and the remaining 25 percent are in a transit site where World Vision and UNICEF [UN Children's Fund] have intervened, mainly with the supply of drinking water," said Patrick Lavand'homme, head of OCHA in Goma, on Thursday.
He said humanitarian partners had evaluated the food and non-food needs for the IDPs in Goma.
Diarra said a UN interagency mission scheduled for 23-25 January to prepare for a full-scale humanitarian intervention in the area had been cancelled due to renewed attacks by insurgents belonging to the 5th Brigade of the Congolese army.
According to OCHA, some of the IDPs had started returning to Rutshuru during two days of calm preceding the attacks, but renewed fighting had pushed them back.
Loyalist elements of the 5th Brigade responded to the attacks with the help of helicopters from the UN Mission in the DRC (MONUC) and drove out the insurgents from the villages they had captured in Rutshuru.
However, another group of insurgents - said to be close to renegade Congolese general Laurent Nkunda, against whom an international arrest warrant has been issued - launched a new attack in the Rwindi territory near Rutshuru and Kirumba this week, creating panic and preventing the return of the IDPs.
A recent visit by Congolese Defence Minister Adolphe Onusumba to the province had not led to a resolution of the problem between the insurgents and the loyalist Congolese troops.
Haile Menkerios, the deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, has also visited North Kivu in the recent past and held talks with the local authorities, community leaders, civil society representatives and religious leaders.
MONUC reported that during these discussions there were indications that the cause of the attacks lay in the difficulties integrating former rival rebel movements into the Congolese army and a lack of trust between the various communities of North Kivu.
Civil war in DRC was officially declared to have ended in 2003, and the transitional government has been integrating members of former rival rebel movements into the national army. However, fighting - mostly by militias and lately by military insurgents - has continued in eastern Congo, primarily in the Kivus and the northeastern province of Orientale.
Meanwhile, the international NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called upon the Congolese government and MONUC to arrest Nkunda, the leader of the insurgents.
"An arrest warrant was issued against Nkunda for war crimes, crimes against humanity and insurrection months ago, but the police and army have done nothing about arresting him," said Alison Des Forges, senior adviser to HRW's Africa division. "So long as Nkunda is at large, the civilian population remains at grave risk."


Five Manitobans will be honoured later today with Human Rights Awards.
In celebration of International Human Rights Day, the Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Manitoba Human Rights Commission will recognize five individuals who have promoted respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, while advancing the rights of Manitobans.
The Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities (MLPD), celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014, the advocacy organization has always believed that Manitobans with disabilities have the same right as anyone to enjoy a full meaningful life.
The award ceremony is open to the public at Union Centre, 206-275 Broadway, from 5-7 p.m.


P0524 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE (Engine oil pressure too low) An EOP sensor signal voltage applied to ECM remains lower than the specified value continuously for 10 seconds or more when the engine speed is 1,000 rpm ore more.
If "Diagnosis Procedure" is unfinished, be sure to perform Step 3 and 4.
Is "Diagnosis Procedure" of DTC P0524 finished? YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Proceed to EC-344, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Start the engine and check that "EOP SENSOR" changes, according to engine speeds.
Check engine oil pressure. Refer to LU-7, "Inspection".
Maintain the following conditions for about 10 consecutive seconds.
With engine speed set around 4,000 rpm, the phenomenon can be reproduced more easily.
Is 1st trip DTC detected? YES >> Proceed to EC-344, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Check oil pump. Refer to LU-15, "Removal and Installation".
Check engine oil leakage. Refer to LU-7, "Inspection".
>> Repair or replace error-detected parts.


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Giving In To The New Surrender
With a new location, a store need not keep to its old self. Surrender has taken that approach. If you think that you can still experience one of Singapore's best regarded men's wear store the way it was, it may be best to just hold on to your memories.
Flanked by Off-White on one side and Christian Dada on the other, the latest version of Surrender, previously known as #SRD268, is part of a retail triumvirate that dominates the first floor of 268 Orchard Road, the building whose market positioning is unknown. It also seems to have absorbed the street-style vibe of its immediate neighbours. "This isn't the Surrender we remember," a couple concurred as they browse quietly in the store on a Friday afternoon. Or could it be due to a loss of familiarity?
That, in itself, is not necessarily a negative, but the success of the over-two-decades-old Surrender, although fairly low-key, is based on a loyal fan base. The new space, designed by the Singapore collective Asylum, could either distance or entice. About a month after it opened, without fanfare, we're still not sure where we stand.
To be certain, this Orchard Road store is not unattractive, but it is no doubt strikingly different from its previous form. The first thing that hits you is the lack of warmth. Here, unlike in Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade, the space is based on the black-and-white-wall, concrete-floor variety, which clearly contrasts the former's wood/carpet/cabinetry amalgamation.
The layout isn't so straightforward either. A circular central area, within which appears to be a sort of event space, is demarcated by curved, not-level walls—the spot, while effectively creates an otherwise non-existent zone, distracts shoppers from noticing its regular shop confines. Lower-case-N-shaped, railing-style metal racks line the perimeter and curved walls, hinting at an industrial bent, but could be there to lend the space the presently important street cred.
On these racks, the clothes—now including some women's wear—at a quick glance also seem divided from the former mix, which was heavy on Japanese labels. No doubt, the best-selling Neighbourhood and some compatriot names are there (a reduced total), but they seem overshadowed by new European and American brands that appear to bank on edginess than substance to stand out. There's also a Goth undercurrent that, to the store's followers, is not a part of the aesthetic of the past. Could this be the consequence of merging the original Surrender and Salon by Surrender (formerly at MBS)?
It is tempting to assume that Surrender's parent company D'League is taking a different path. The opening of both their Off-White and Christian Dada stores in the same location hinted at Surrender's meandering off their former track. We just did not see it sooner. But the change is not all that surprising when savvy retailers are expected to react to shifts in the marketplace. If the traffic at Off-White is any indication, the streetwear-and athleisure-heavy merchandising of Surrender is a logical progression for the business.
What, perhaps, is more alluring is the new sneaker space. Here, you'll find sneakerhead faves such as Visvim and limited-issue Nikes and every rich kid's preferred footwear Buscemi. They're all arranged neatly on rows and rows of shelves, rather than mostly on the floor at its former location. This part is a separate cocoon of a space and, despite its fluorescent-white light, feels the comfiest and most inviting.
Surrender, the way we see it, isn't an update; it's a reincarnation.
The new Surrenderstore is at 268 Orchard Road. Photos: Galerie Gombak
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The Use of the Social Strateging in Solving Problems of Long-Term Social Development
The Russian sociologists, together with scientists of others specialties are certainly involved in the process of search of the mechanism of management of the social changes also pay much attention to...
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The Russian sociologists, together with scientists of others specialties are certainly involved in the process of search of the mechanism of management of the social changes also pay much attention to research of the issues designated above, including, to studying issues on integration of various social groups into the processes of preparation and implementation of the state strategies, long-term plans of social and economic, innovative development of the Russian society.
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DECENTRALIZING TO MUNICIPALITIES IN ARAB SPRING COUNTRIES
Decentralization - as a way of structuring public administration, in order to give local people and communities more control over their own affairs and to promote human development - is being closely ...
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Decentralization - as a way of structuring public administration, in order to give local people and communities more control over their own affairs and to promote human development - is being closely considered for adoption by some Arab Spring countries.
Historically, there is no left- or right-wing political outlook that is more inclined toward decentralizing power to sub-national levels. Right-leaning political proponents seek decentralization because of its efficiency and ability to promote self-management. Left-leaning protagonists appreciate its propensity to create conditions which can increase shared benefits and dismantle systemic causes of poverty locality by locality, in time leading towards overall societal reform. Both political outlooks share a skepticism of centralized planning and in fact view it as a primary cause of social problems.
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Transition to a Development paradigm of human prosperity within a safe operating space on Earth
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development. Policy and legal frameworks and institutions must be cohesive, well-designed
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MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION: THINKING WITH PEOPLE LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY
Currently, the state of financing for the implementation of development goals is far from ideal. Despite UN resolutions pledging that high income countries would work towards committing 0.7% their gr...
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Currently, the state of financing for the implementation of development goals is far from ideal. Despite UN resolutions pledging that high income countries would work towards committing 0.7% their gross national product (GNP) to ODA, few have met this target. In 2012, net ODA declined 4% with respect to 2011 levels, themselves a 2% drop from 2010. The portion of ODA which goes towards low income countries has declined, taking the form of soft loans rather than grants. On top of this, it is not at all clear that ODA is going into poverty reduction programmes, or reaching the populations who need it most, whilst much ODA is offset by capital flowing out of low income countries as a result of unfair trade policies and investment agreements.
Structurally, the current way that means of implementation are provided is problematic. The 2008 Reality of Aid Report contends that "less than 30% of all new aid money, disbursed since 2000, was actually available to poverty reduction priorities." As much as 20% of the funding allocated to ODA never leaves donor countries, and as noted above, a sizeable amount of aid ends up flowing back to high income countries in the form of consultancy fees and technical contracts.
In order to ensure more fair and sustainable means of implementation, International Movement ATD Fourth World presents a series of recommendations in the position paper.
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International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Statement on Libraries and Development
The SDGs will need community partners to support implementation at the local level. With 320,000 public libraries worldwide, and tens of thousands more school, academic and research libraries, attenti...
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The SDGs will need community partners to support implementation at the local level. With 320,000 public libraries worldwide, and tens of thousands more school, academic and research libraries, attention should be paid to existing infrastructure and resources when considering how to ensure development information reaches and is used by individuals.The IFLA Statement on Libraries and Development sets out what libraries can bring to the table, and asks that the post-2015 development framework recognises the role of access to information as a fundamental element supporting development.
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Jessie Henshaw on environmental awareness for Sustainable Development Goals measurement
Jessie Henshaw from Natural Systems Design Science at the 5th session of the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals.
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In this video, Ms Henshaw provides the audience with a scientific perspective on the elaboration of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Save the Children's Submission to 6th session of the OWG on SDGs: Global Partnerships, Needs of Countries in Special Situations, Human Rights and Global Governance
Save the Children promotes a holistic post-2015 development agenda that has poverty eradication at its core and is guided by universal, equitable and human rights-based approaches to sustainable devel...
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Save the Children promotes a holistic post-2015 development agenda that has poverty eradication at its core and is guided by universal, equitable and human rights-based approaches to sustainable development. This briefing highlights key recommendations on global partnerships for achieving sustainable development, means of implementation, needs of countries in special situations, human rights, the right to development and global governance, which are priority issues for Save the Children. The following recommendations are based on the 10-goal framework proposed in our Ending Poverty In Our Generation report.
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The Community Health Unit Database Networking Systems
With a goal to Foster Dynamism and Effectiveness in Patient Data Keeping, Health Personnel Management and Distant Financial Service Delivery/Control for Community Health Systems in sub-Saharan Africa;...
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With a goal to Foster Dynamism and Effectiveness in Patient Data Keeping, Health Personnel Management and Distant Financial Service Delivery/Control for Community Health Systems in sub-Saharan Africa; The community Health unit database network system provides an innovation at addressing the short comings and failures in quality health care services delivery within local health units, major health centers/hospitals and the local/national/international health management divisions via the promotion of e-governance initiatives for health solutions in Africa.
As means of implementation:
The community health unit database software and its networking parameters operate at 3 objective levels:
1.	Primarily: it operates as a dynamic digital data backup covering patient healthcare data, physicians medical records, personnel identities, assessments and evaluation, health unit's work plan and health unit's drugs dispensaries reports within a single health unit.
2.	Secondarily: the software is interlinked/networked with an aggregate group of health institutions in a virtual private network (VPN) through which patient and healthcare data and other information of hierarchical order among the networked users can be shared. At this level the system is also linked up to affiliate banks and mobile telephone companies where health bills could be settled and/or savings made for future health eventualities via direct payments to the banks or via mobile airtime credits using the patients IDs.
3.	Tertiary: at a national level and within sub-Saharan African countries where national and international security primes, the national ministries could be interlinked on health base e-governance measures in a culture to improve on international health service delivery, assessment, evaluation and exchanges to meet up with the global currents in healthcare development for Africa.
Besides the initiatives outright development goals, its design is structured to habitably accommodate the situational adjustment and actual needs of our local community health units within the sub-Saharan African countries including but not limited to language mutations, population class and cultural distinctions.
Also given that outside the objective focus of the community health unit database networking systems inculcates a wider range of developmental needs for sub-Saharan African countries including the spread of internet connectivity to interior localities, ICT management capacity building of community youths to manage and upgrade the system and rapid e-governance progress, the system's facilities and requirements will ignite/facilitate a stimulated stretch of similar technologies into other sectors of the national economies such as agriculture, Education, judiciary, police etc.
1111_2741_ICT Health Database Initiative.pdf
Analysis of proposals in the SDGs e-Inventory related to the themes of the Sixth Session of the Open Working Group on SDGs
In order to inform the deliberations of the sixth Session of the UN General Assembly Open Working Group (OWG) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Stakeholder Forum has conducted an analysis of th...
Stakeholder Forum on 2:47 pm, 9 Dec, 2013
In order to inform the deliberations of the sixth Session of the UN General Assembly Open Working Group (OWG) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Stakeholder Forum has conducted an analysis of the proposals currently housed within the SDGs e-Inventory which relate to the thematic areas of the meeting, including Means of implementation.
1111_444_SDGs e-Inventory analysis for OWG 6.pdf
UN-NGLS Policy Brief #3: Recommendations on Means of Implementation in the New Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
The recommendations on means of implementation presented here have been compiled from two civil society consultations conducted by UN-NGLS in 2013: a teleconference-based consultation that resulted in...
United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN NGLS) on 11:00 pm, 8 Dec, 2013
The recommendations on means of implementation presented here have been compiled from two civil society consultations conducted by UN-NGLS in 2013: a teleconference-based consultation that resulted in the report Advancing Regional Recommendations on the Post-2015 Agenda, and an online consultation on four post-2015 reports to the Secretary-General. This policy brief also draws on recommendations from the consultation that UN-NGLS undertook for the Commission of Experts of the President of the UN General Assembly on Reforms of the International Monetary and Financial System in 2009 and the consultation it carried out for the UN Secretary-General's High-level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing (AGF) in 2010. In addition, it includes elements from A Call for a Global Partnership for Just and Transformative Development in the Post-2015 Era by the CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE).
1111_3099_UN-NGLS Brief for OWG on SDGs-MOI-Dec 2013.pdf
Mar 20, 21 2013 - SDG Science meeting at the UN
A brief report. The 10 presentations are linked from the blog post. Most are highly informative. Others raise grave concerns.
The apparent dominant view from the sustainability sciences from #1 ...
Commons Cluster on 12:00 am, 25 Mar, 2013
The apparent dominant view from the sustainability sciences from #1 still seems to be that "decoupling" is a realistic objective, if we just "innovate". If asking the hard questions suggested by #9 we'd acknowledge "decoupling" is an idea to have ever growing wealth and ever shrinking resource needs as our future plan. One of many unasked questions is whether ever larger and faster changes in how we live would become unmanageable anyway... whether we had the resources or not. http://www.synapse9.com/signals/2013/03/23/sci-for-un-sd-goals/
Review of Science for UN's SDG's « Reading Nature's Signals
Integration of Human and Environmental Goals - from three pillars to nested concept
Please see attached piece in the latest issue of the scientific journal Nature. It appropriately makes the case for integrating the current, three-pillar UN sustainable development governance structu...
Earth Law Center on 12:00 am, 23 Mar, 2013
Please see attached piece in the latest issue of the scientific journal Nature. It appropriately makes the case for integrating the current, three-pillar UN sustainable development governance structure into a nested arrangement, with the economy serving society, which itself lies within the Earth's systems. The piece correctly notes that we cannot reach critical social goals such as alleviating poverty without at the same time addressing environmental well-being. The nesting of economy under society, with both nested within care for the Earth's systems that support us all, is the structural approach we should take moving forward.
Linda Sheehan
Earth Law Center, California, USA
Policy: Sustainable development goals for people and planet : Nature : Nature Publishing Group
Planetary stability must be integrated with United Nations targets to fight poverty and secure human well-being, argue David Griggs and colleagues.
Sustainable Development Goals e-Inventory by Stakeholder Forum
Stakeholder Forum and partners have launched the Sustainable Development Goals e-Inventory, a new online tool to crowdsource proposals on global goals for the post-2015 period.
The SDGs e-Inventor...
Stakeholder Forum on 12:00 am, 13 Mar, 2013
The SDGs e-Inventory provides all stakeholders with a platform to outline their vision for post-2015 global goals.
It aims to help stakeholders (including governments and intergovernmental organisations) become better informed about the wide range of proposals, expectations and evidence-based arguments on SDGs and other global goals being proposed for the post-2015 development framework.
It will also provide capacity building resources to help stakeholders fill knowledge gaps around the intergovernmental process, develop their own proposals, build alliances, and develop advocacy strategies.
The e-Inventory will provide stakeholders with the data to undertake analysis to identify trends, commonalities and knowledge/evidence gaps. Stakeholder Forum will also conduct and disseminate regular analysis to inform the intergovernmental process on SDGs.
Overall, the e-Inventory hopes to improve the likelihood of achieving a SDGs framework which fully integrates the three dimensions of sustainable development.
To find out more visit http://www.SDGseInventory.org
1111_444_e-inventory announcement.pdf


Infuse a little seaside fare into your day with smoky baba ghanouj and a sizeable kebab. You'll be glad you did.
Chicken shawarma, lettuce, and cucumber cool salad stuffed into soft warm pita and topped with our famous yogurt sauce. Served with regular french fries.
Tender chicken breast marinated in lemon juice and saffron.
Crispy french topped with melted feta cheese and chicken shawarma slices.
Out signature made from scratch spicy chicken wings smothered in sweet chili sauce.
Grilled chicken breast, avocado, grilled tomatoes, house pesto spread and mozzarella. Served with regular french fries.
Served with french fries. Fried boneless chicken sections, smothered with creamy sriracha dressing, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Spicy.
Mashed garbanzo beans, topped with olive oil and seasoning. Served with premium pita bread. Vegetarian.
Succulent filet Mignon marinated and skewered to perfection.
Served with pita, feta and vegetable greens.
Served with pita, cucumber, slices and vegetable greens.
Served with pita, cucumber slices, and vegetable greens.
Lentil mixed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
Chicken, splash of fresh lime, onions, carrots, celery, and parsley.
Chapped mixed cabbage topped with grilled chicken chunks, tangerine cloves, sliced almonds, crispy noodles and Asian sesame dressing.
Shredded kale leaves mixed with blackened figs, sunflower seeds, and balsamic dressing. Vegetarian.
Fresh arugula mixed with walnuts, blue cheese, and pomegranate-vinaigrette dressing. Vegetarian.
Chopped lettuce and cabbage mixed with black beans, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, corn, red onion and ranch dressing. Vegetarian.
Shredded eggplants, eggs, garlic, and tomatoes. Vegetarian.
Crispy french fries topped with melted feta cheese and chopped parsley. Vegetarian.
Edamame roasted in garlic rich honey chili sauce. Vegetarian.
A Mixture of cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and lemon mint dressing. Vegetarian.
Bulgar, Italian parsley, tomatoes, onions and selected herb. Vegetarian.
A delicious blend of yogurt, cucumbers, and mint. Vegetarian.
A blend of creamy yogurt, shallots, and a dash of ground black peppers. Vegetarian.
Macho cheese melted atop of sour cream, corn tortilla chips, black, olives, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno peppers. Vegetarian.
Served with ripe avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, red onions and a splash of lime juice. Vegetarian.
Combination of 3 mozzarella sticks, 3 zucchini coins, and 3 cream cheese stuffed jalapenos. Vegetarian.
House hummus with a zing of chipotle chili sauce. Served with premium pita bread. Vegetarian.
Out house hummus topped with thin sliced chicken shawarma served with premium pita bread.
Our hummus topped with seasoned ground beef - served with premium pita bread.
Slices of refreshing watermelon served with feta cheese. Vegetarian.
Certified Angus beef, mayo, ketchup, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Served on a brioche bun. Served with french fries.
Certified Angus beef, special shisha chipotle dressing, thick cut cheese, pickles red pepper, grilled onion, jalapenos, and lettuce. Served on a brioche bun. Served with french fries. Spicy.
Certified Angus beef, zesty yogurt sauce, pepper jack cheese, grilled sweet Anaheim pepper, cabbage, lettuce, and topped with shirazi salad. Served on a brioche bun. Served with french fries.
Specially prepared minced beef and herbs.
Beef kabob served with a skewer of beef koobideh or boneless chicken.
A full skewer of beef koobideh and a skewer of boneless chicken kabob.
A Delicious blend of sauteed herbs, kidney beans, and beef.
Our original ghorme-sabzi prepared meatless with succulent mushrooms. Vegetarian.
Cuts of spiced chicken layered on soft pita. Served with hummus and cucumber cool salad.
1 skewer of beef kabob, 2 skewers of koobideh, 2 skewers of boneless chicken, served with grilled tomatoes, and Anaheim peppers- also served with rice, salad, or half and half.
4 skewers of koobideh, 4 skewers of boneless chicken, served with grilled tomatoes, and Anaheim peppers. Served with rice, salad, or half and half.
Melted cheddar cheese layered across grilled chicken breast, roasted bell peppers, and jalapeno. Served with regular french fries.
Simple, light, delicious, pressed avocado, cream cheese, tomato, and lettuce sandwich. Served with regular french fries. Vegetarian.
Delicious tuna, fresh parsley, and chopped onions smothered and pressed in sour dough bread. Served with regular french fries.
Premium all beef sausage, tomatoes, parsley, lettuce, pickled cucumbers and mayo dressing. Served with regular french fries.
Delicious tuna, fresh parsley, and chopped fresh onions pressed in sourdough bread.
2 shisha pizzas or spinach pockets, hot potato, 3 mozzarella sticks, 3 jalapeno peppers and served over french fries.


As we discussed last week, funding for the federal Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) expired on September 30. Committees in both the House and Senate have reported bills, but neither chamber has come to a bipartisan agreement on how to pay for the $10 billion bill. The current offset proposals supported by Republicans would cut funding for Affordable Care Act programs and Medicare, which Democrats oppose. Despite this lack of agreement, House leaders plan to bring the proposal to a vote late this week. The Senate has not yet scheduled a vote.
President Trump signed the $36.5 billion disaster relief bill into law last week, which includes funds for Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and states impacted by the recent wildfires. Notably, the bill does not include funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Another disaster relief bill is expected in December.
The National WIC Association continues to work with our members impacted by the recent disasters across the country, ensuring that their concerns and needs are heard by the federal government. If your program has been impacted and you need assistance, please contact Ali Hard at ahard@nwica.org.
It remains unclear when or if Republican leadership will support the bipartisan healthcare deal reached earlier this month by Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair and Ranking Member, respectively, of the Senate HELP Committee. President Trump has given mixed signals on the proposal. Some Republicans, including Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), have suggested changes to the bill, including expanded options for short-term and catastrophic insurance plans, expanded consumer-directed accounts (like Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts), reduced employer mandates, and requirements for insurers to lower premiums.
Last Thursday, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the Senate's FY 2018 budget resolution by a vote of 216 to 212. The budget resolution contains reconciliation instructions which will allow Congressional Republicans to pass a tax reform bill without needing any votes from Democrats (a simple 51 vote majority in the Senate is needed under reconciliation).
Now that the budget resolution has passed both chambers, Republican lawmakers will be proceeding quickly with their tax reform legislation. This Wednesday, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, plans to release his tax-overhaul blueprint. Senate leaders have signaled that the tax reform bill could be debated and approved in both chambers by the end of November. The tax reform legislation that Republican leaders are pushing for is expected to result in significant tax cuts for the wealthy at the expense of programs serving low-income Americans, such as WIC.


Valuation reflects a two-percent drop in funding from last year.
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA – The board of the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) today adopted the actuarial valuation of the Defined Benefit Program as of June 30, 2012. The gap between current assets and the obligations facing the system—known as the unfunded actuarial obligation—has grown to $70 billion.
The new valuation shows a $5.5 billion increase from the previous year's valuation as of June 30, 2011, which is consistent with what was anticipated when that prior valuation was adopted last April. The growth of this funding gap means that the system now has 67 cents on hand for every dollar in obligations to its members.
The funding shortfall is due in large part to asset losses since the burst of the dot com bubble in 2000 and the 2008 financial crisis. Unlike most public pension systems, CalSTRS cannot raise its own contribution rates and instead, requires action by the Legislature and the Governor.
If, for instance, additional payroll contributions were to begin in 2014 to eliminate the gap over 30 years, they would need to rise by 15.6 percent over current levels. This equates to about $4.5 billion in additional annual contributions.
One vital step in the development of a funding plan occurred with CalSTRS' report, "Sustaining Retirement Security for Future Generations: Funding the California State Teachers' Retirement System" prepared in response to Senate Concurrent Resolution 105. The report, developed with input from affected stakeholders, provides the Legislature with a range of sustainable funding strategies necessary to secure the long-term funding needs of the Defined Benefit Program.


Pediatric-type follicular lymphoma (PTFL), as defined in the recently updated 2016 World Health Organization Classification of Tumors of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues, is a rare entity of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) in childhood and adolescence accounting for less than 2% of all cases. PTFL is a mature B-cell neoplasm that is usually CD20+ and BCL2– and does not carry components of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma or rearrangements of BCL2, BCL6, IRF4, and IG loci. The most important histopathological differential diagnosis is large B-cell lymphoma with IRF4 rearrangement, which may be clinically indistinguishable from PTFL. PTFL is associated with male gender, adolescent age, normal serum LDH levels, lack of B-symptoms and limited stage I or II disease, mostly involving peripheral lymph nodes in the head and neck region. Treatment outcomes in PTFL seem to be excellent with either complete resection and an observational strategy only, or with risk-adapted B-cell NHL-type chemotherapy resulting in overall survival rates >95%.


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Zenith American Solutions' Congratulates Jim Garrison, President of PacFed, for Recognition as one of San Fernando Valley's Most Influential Leaders in 2017
Pacific Federal President Jim Garrison has been selected by the editor of the San Fernando Valley Business Journal for inclusion in the publication's second annual listing of the most influential 200 leaders in the San Fernando, Conejo, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys, an area with a combined population of over 2.6 million.
Published earlier this month, "The Valley 200" is a special standalone edition introducing readers to the 200 most powerful business people and leading opinion shapers in the Valley areas of north Los Angeles. These distinguished individuals were selected based on their significant achievements and standing in the community, and were recognized at a special celebration on September 28 hosted by the publication's editor-in-chief Charles Crumpley.
"It is a great honor to be included among so many accomplished, innovative and prominent business leaders from the Los Angeles region and beyond," said Garrison, a recipient of the award for the second year in a row. "I'd like to express a special thanks to the San Fernando Valley Business Journal for highlighting the many positive economic benefits that local businesses bring to the community."
A seasoned health care industry executive, Garrison heads one of Southern California's most experienced employee benefits firms. Headquartered in Glendale, Calif., Pacific Federal, LLC is a subsidiary of Zenith American Solutions, offering employee benefits solutions for nearly 2 million health and retirement plan participants from over 45 offices across the U.S.
Among his many professional endeavors, Garrison serves on the executive board and board of directors for the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and as co-chair of its Health Care Council. He is also a member of the board of directors for the Music Fund of Los Angeles, Valley Industry and Commerce Association Political Action Committee and advisory board for Loyola Marymount University's Center for the Study of Los Angeles. Garrison is a past member of the California Electoral College and the California Democratic Party Finance Council. He has been honored with the Boys and Girls Club of the San Fernando Valley Golden Hands Award and the Teamsters National Hispanic Caucus Community Award.
Garrison and his wife Rachel reside in Glendale, Calif., and together have four grown children and eight grandchildren. They are past recipients of the March of Dimes Premiere Parents Award. One of their shared passions is making Latino artwork accessible to Angelinos through their support of local artists and public exhibitions.
About Pacific Federal, LLC
Pacific Federal, LLC (PacFed), a subsidiary of Zenith American Solutions (Zenith) is one of California's most experienced employee benefits firms. PacFed offers online services, member assistance, workplace support, consolidated billing, COBRA administration and compliance notification.
About Zenith American Solutions
Zenith American Solutions, Inc. (Zenith) has been providing high quality administrative services since 1944. With 45 offices across the country, Zenith manages benefit plans as a third-party benefits administrator (TPA) serving over 800,000 health plan members and dependents, and over 900,000 retirement plan participants for Taft-Hartley trust funds, trade associations, government entities, and corporate employers. Zenith is a company of Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic investor focused exclusively on the health care industry. For more information, visit www.zenith-american.com.


When seeking out a San Antonio website design company it's important that you have and organization that understands San Antonio SEO, One of the biggest problems today when launching a business is NOT having the appropriate San Antonio Web Design Company on your team and attempting to catch up with the growing number of business related websites and the technology that they are utilizing. WordPress has become one of the most popular web design technologies, and with good reason. First of all, you can expect to create an aesthetically pleasing page using WordPress, and you can of course create a more user friendly experience using functions that already exist. With this being said, doesn't it make a lot of sense to hire San Antonio Website Design Company?
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If you are interested in going another route, then you might want to look into creating your own website with the help of a professional developer from a web design company. This will be your own code, your own widgets, and most importantly, your own layout. The problem with this however is that you will be dealing with your own set of bugs as well as your own shortcomings which might have been dealt with already by the WordPress code. It's not an easy route to take, but it is one you might want to consider.
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In today's world, a website is required, especially if you want your business to reach further than the town it was started in. In addition to that, you may find that you do not even need to host a brick and mortar location so long as you have a decent website. The world has changed so much in the last twenty years, and before you know it, it will be changing all over again. To prepare, you need to keep your website up to date, and of course make sure you are utilizing what is known as responsive web design. There is nothing more important than making sure your website works on every device across the board, and of course ensuring that the website in question is actually enjoyable for the users. There are so many things for you to take into consideration when it comes to building a website, and of course keeping your business above water in a particularly competitive environment. It's all up to you, but do it with the help of a good San Antonio website design company.