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This dissertation contains three essays on state and local economic development incentives. The primary mission of state and local governments is to reduce unemployment and bolster tax revenues. One way in which governments accomplish these goals is by using economic development subsidies and policies at their disposal. States statutorily authorize a range of economic development incentives (e.g. tax abatements, tax increment financing, enterprise zones, etc.). Local governments are empowered to take advantage of this authorization and use these tools to attract firms and people as a means to grow their own economies. However, not all state governments authorize every type of economic development incentive. Additionally, local governments do not utilize each type of economic development incentive, even when authorized to do so by the state. What determines the usage of these policies at the local level has been the subject of much research; however, this literature has failed to account for state-level authorization. Therefore, what is known about the "determinants" of economic development incentive utilization at the local level is theoretically and empirically flawed. The first essay addresses this issue by restricting the analyses to only those local governments that have statutory authorization to make use of these incentives, and compares these findings to the full set of cases with and without state authorization as is characteristics of the previous literature. Differences in magnitudes and significance levels are highlighted.
Increasingly governments are interested in determining the economic impact of their policies. The second essay uses difference-in-differences and triple differences models to evaluate the employment, payroll, and establishment effects of state Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) in metropolitan areas that span more than one state where one side of the border has an EITC and the other does not. Given that states decide whether, when, and at what level to authorize these credits, this variation across states allow for a test of the impact of these policies on local economic outcomes.
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|Cordes, Joseph J., Dempwolf, Christopher, Rigby, Elizabeth D., Young, Gary
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2015 Audi S3 Sedan: Small Car. Big Speed.
The small luxury car segment is quickly becoming the most important segment for carmakers like Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Cadillac. As such, we're seeing more and more time and money invested in the development of cars like the Cadillac ATS, Mercedes CLA and BMW 1 Series. Not one to be left out, Audi just lifted the covers off the 2015 A3 and S3 at the New York Auto Show. The new A3 is a great car in its own right, but it's the 2015 Audi S3 Sedan that really will shake things up.
Set for US delivery sometime in summer 2014, the 2015 Audi S3 is going to be quick. Very quick. The sprint from 0-60 miles-per-hour takes a scant 4.7 seconds. To put that in the proper perspective, the 2014 Audi R8 4.2 Coupe takes 4.4 seconds to hit the 60 mark. Like I said, quick. The A3's top speed, like most other Euro luxury-speedsters, is electronically limited to 155 mph.
Power comes from a 2.0 liter turbo four-cylinder TFSI engine with dial fuel injection making 296 horse and 280 pound-feet of torque. Other go-fast engine upgrades include an exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head, Audi's valvelift system and a rotary valve module for thermal management. Even with 296 horse, the S3 manages 34.1 mpg combined with the S tronic transmission or 33.6 mpg with the six-speed stick.
The 2014 S3 should be awfully fun in the twisties, too. Under the standard 18 inch wheels are some pretty big brakes: 13.4 in discs up front. The suspension is lowered about an inch from the standard A3 and stiffened to handle the added stresses of spirited driving. The Audi Drive Select vehicle dynamic system comes standard and the Audi magnetic ride damper control system is available as an option.
Sport seats, "S" badging, aluminum, a Bang & Olufsen audi system and a very thin pop-up nav system adorn the inside. It all looks very Audi S. The only thing I don't like are the two googly-eyed A/C vents above the center instrument stack. They actually kind of creep me out. The split-folding rear seats are useful, though, since the trunk isn't exactly huge.
With prices starting around $39,000, the 2015 Audi S3 Sedan is fairly affordable and is a much more palatable option than the overpriced Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG ($47,450) or the pot-bellied BMW 1 Series. Audi claims that the Audi A3 and S3 are the brand's entry level cars in terms of price and size only, and the A3 & S3 will get all of the technology of the bigger siblings. We'll have to wait until next year to find out.


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John McCann says there are thrills aplenty in the 'Mission Impossible' series that just keeps giving…
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Mission Impossible Fallout tells the tale of Ethan Hunt and the IMF team who join forces with CIA assassin August Walker (Henry Cavill) to prevent a disaster of epic proportions.
Arms dealer John Lark and a group of terrorists known as the Apostles plan to use three plutonium cores for a simultaneous nuclear attack on the Vatican, Jerusalem and Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
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Notable support from the usual MI motley crew of Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames and Rebecca Ferguson as well as a strong performance from Henry Cavill are evident here, but this is unquestionably the Tom Cruise show as his amazing physical antics keep the audience hooked for what seems like a short two and half hours plus.
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Thanks to the quick and pleasant experience of my second birth, I was much more at peace and relaxed this time around. I was also excited to be having a girl after two boys, and excited to be having a Spring baby after two Winter babies.
On the evening of mother's day, I began having contractions. As soon as the contractions started, my husband and I both thought this was it – we would have our mother's day baby before midnight (considering my previous labor was under four hours). But midnight came and went, and the contractions remained regular throughout the night. When early morning came, I decided to inform the midwife.
The whole birth team was on edge, not wanting to miss the birth of the girl who has super-fast labors with little warning. After texting back and forth for a bit, the midwife sent the message out to the team and headed over. Her birth assistant, who only lives about ten minutes from us drove like a mad woman to make it on time. Unfortunately not necessary.
To our daughter's credit, she did come a day before her due date. I'm sure this was in the spirit of having a leg up on the competition – as both of her brothers came right on their due dates. The funny thing is that although this labor seemed so much slower than the last two, in reality I was only in labor for four hours from the time the midwife arrived to the time our daughter was born. But again, I was mentally preparing for the experience I had the time before.
I was prepared to power through contractions in bed like I had before, without time to think about birth balls, stools, or any other interesting techniques. This time however, every time I sat down or tried to lay in bed my contractions stopped. To my great displeasure, it was every time I stood up and walked around that they kicked into full gear. This was not what I had planned! And yet, I found myself pacing for hours in my bedroom.
After four hours of walking back and forth in the confined space of my bedroom, with the birth team waiting, I began to feel like a zoo animal. Thankfully the midwife became attune to this, and she and the birth team went downstairs to give my husband and I some room to breathe.
Things progressed immediately after they left. I was able to refocus and take the pressure off of myself. Within twenty minutes the baby was coming and my husband was running to the top of the stairs, screaming wildly for everyone to hurry back into the bedroom.
They all ran up the stairs and within only a few minutes of them re-entering the room, our little "gem of Christ" entered the world – safe and sound! She was beautiful and perfect in every way. Her brothers were practically beating the door down to meet her, and when they did they were in awe of her. Their faces were a beautiful thing to behold, when they finally encountered her.
Another incredible birth that left us all equally in awe of God's miraculous gift of life.
As soon as I found out I was pregnant with #3, I began to greatly fear the postpartum depression experience I suffered after my second child was born. My main focus throughout those 9 months of pregnancy became preparing for just that.
I talked about it at great length with my healthcare providers and made sure to have my midwife and spiritual director on speed dial. I had a prescription filled for progesterone and set things in place with my family doctor and OBGYN, should I need additional support. I even met with a counselor to prepare an additional backup if needed. I seemingly had all my bases covered.
I was hopeful that the sunny weather, preparation, and positive mind-frame would surely create a better postpartum outcome. Yet despite my best efforts, that dark cloud began to set in only a few days after birth.
For me, the cure for my postpartum depression is the "miracle drug" known as progesterone – credited with being the most effective defense against postpartum depression. Progesterone is a natural hormone that can be taken in a bio-identical form.
What Causes Postpartum Depression?
The placenta supplies the woman's body with a high level of progesterone, which "enhances the function of serotonin receptors in the brain." In other words, it is a "feel-good" hormone that is amped up during pregnancy, and then depleted suddenly upon delivery of the placenta. This stark depletion gives many women the post baby blues, but women like me, who have naturally low levels of progesterone previously, or do not adjust well to sudden hormonal changes, experience more severe and varying levels of postpartum depression.
Sadly, despite the fact that 40% of women suffer from postpartum depression, many suffer alone. All this with the shame and guilt of not being able to bond well with their new baby. In fact, because of postpartum depression, "up to 32 percent of women may alter their future childbearing plans by resorting to either adoption, sterilization or abortion."
I've seen the reality of these statistics through personal conversations with women who have decided against the continued growth of their family, based on a negative birth or postpartum experience. The fear of my own experience challenged me in this area as well.
It's because I have worked through this, that I have made an effort to be vocal about both my own experience with postpartum depression, and the positive effect progesterone has had on me. While progesterone may not work for every woman, the statistics are very favorable for many. Instead of seeking more harmful and long-term methods of treatment, I hope women will take matters into their own hands, in having progesterone levels tested.
I hope that this wisdom can help other woman who are struggling, and give them some peace for the future. You are certainly not alone!
Covered in prayer and surrounded by a community of support also greatly help to quickly began feeling wonderful again. Because every mother desires to properly bond and enjoy her growing family – new addition and all!
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ALMOND MILK. Parboil and peel your almonds, then put in cold water, then grind and soak in water in which onions have been cooked and strain through a sieve: then fry the onions, and add a little salt, and boil on the fire, then add the sops. And if you make almond milk for sick people, do not add onions, and in place of the onion water to soak the almonds as spoken of above, add and soak them in clean warm water and boil it, and do not add salt, but lots of sugar. And if you want to make it as a drink, strain through a sieve or through two pieces of cloth, and lots of sugar to drink it.
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To mak cold mylk of almondes put fair water in a pot with sugur or hony clarified so that it be douce then salt it and set it on the fyere and when it is at boilling scom it and let it boile awhile then tak it from the fyere and let it kele then blanche youre almondes and grind them and temper them with the same water in to a good thik mylk and put it to wyne that it may haue a good flavour ther of and serue it then cut bred and toist it and baist it and toist it again that it be hard and serue them in one disshe and the mylk in an other disshe. [A Noble Boke off Cookry]
To make colde mylke of Almoundys. Do fayre water in a pott And do þer to brokyn suger And for faute ther of clene claryfied hony so that hit be sumdele dosett and do ther to A litill salte set hit on the fyre And when hit ys At the boylyng skeme hit clene And let hit boyle but A whyle then take hit of and let hit kele then blaunce þe Almounds and temper them vp with the same water & streyne hit And make hit A thycke mylke And put ther to A litill Wyne that hit may savor a litill þer of then toste brede & lay hit yn A whyle And then lay hit on the roste yre A gayne so that hit be harde And cowche them on A dyshe And put your mylke And serue hit furth. [Gentyll manly Cokere (MS Pepys 1047)]
To make gode almondys mylke. Take brokyn sugure or for fawte ther of take claryfied hony and put hit into fayre water And set hit on the fyre and boyle hit and skymme hit clene and set hit be syde the fyre and let hit cole and then blanche thy almondys cast them yn a morter and bray them small temper hem up with þe same water. [Gentyll manly Cokere (MS Pepys 1047)]
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Every month, the third Saturday is a special day at Birch Aquarium: SEA Days!
As the tagline suggests, SEA Days are always full of "Science, Exploration and Adventure." Visitors and members can meet a Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego or local researcher and get hands-on with science, participate in activity stations, and get creative with a thematic craft.
Name: Andy Nosal
Hometown: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Schooling Background:
B.S. in Biology from University of Virginia
Ph.D. in Marine Biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography
One word to describe a characteristic a scientist must have: Patience
1.) How does leopard shark research affect a person's everyday life?
The leopard shark is a wonderful model species for studying general aspects of behavior, ecology, and physiology of sharks. They are abundant, hardy, and relatively easy to catch and handle. What we learn about them can tell us how to protect them and how we can best enjoy their company in the ocean (for example, when they hang out in La Jolla). I think of leopard sharks as friendly ambassadors for sharks generally. When people have the chance to swim or snorkel with them, they can see that sharks are not necessarily scary or dangerous but beautiful and graceful.
2.) How did you decide to work on this particular issue?
When I started by Ph.D. at Scripps, I did not know what I would study. I learned about this amazing phenomenon, where every summer hundreds, if not thousands, of leopard sharks gather in waist-deep water at the southern end of La Jolla Shores Beach and wondered…why? Why do the leopard sharks gather and why at that particular site? Why not a few hundred feet up the beach? I discovered no one knew the answers to these questions and decided answering them would be the goal of my dissertation work.
3.) How do you predict the story of leopard sharks will change in the future?
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This week, I will post just a little early, because this is my favorite day of the year, so I thought I'd show you a trick that might kick your inner muse in the butt if she's being stubborn.
Seeing as how I have a little bit of the heavy flirtation with all things Goth in my well-spent youth, I seemed to have picked up the skill of reading tarot cards.
There is an ongoing dance of elemental archetypes going on in the cards, something that storytellers should be aware of.
If you care to start browsing well written books on the subject, such as 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card, you might find that there is a magnificently complex dance of psychological archetypes throughout the cards. They are built to reflect the story of man's spiritual journey from birth to death, as well as aspects of our intellect, passion, emotion, and material world.
They are built to remind us of different aspects of being human and the lessons we learn along the way, which is exactly what writers try to communicate.
Do I believe in the tarot? I'm not going to answer. It's more fun for me that way.
I DO believe you can use the tarot for therapeutic introspection. I will always admit that.
Also, story prompts. Which you don't have to know how to read the tarot to use, every deck comes with a little reference booklet. In the description of the spread, I paraphrase one of my booklet's suggestions – my booklet is seriously awesome because it suggests how to best survive a zombie apocalypse and it has just the most wonderful everything.
I use a 3 card draw that some people interpret as "past, present, future", but I say:
The Seed: 7 of Swords reversed. Theft, sabotage, deception. Beware of the person who keeps fondling your ammo.
The Tree: VI The Lovers. Romance, sex, blinded by passion. Warning: undead lovers may rip out your heart.
The Fruit: 6 of Hazards (Pentacles). Generosity, favors, rewards. Beware of false generosity; they may expect something in return later.
So what you do next is interpret the meaning in the context of the position. It may take a few minutes of brainstorming up a few and narrowing it down to your favorite. I came up with this as my prompt:
The Lovers grew from failed deception, then bore the fruit of false generosity and entrapment.
So I have:
He liked it when I didn't call bullshit on his stories. He liked that I smiled demurely, and took it as flirting rather than modesty. He believed himself the cure for whatever it was I needed. With his magic wand.
He thought himself the hunter of me, he thought me kittenish and conquered. He thought I would lay down and be his prize, and in the morning, he would leave with my heart in his pocket.
He did not like it when I showed him I intended to leave with his instead.


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It hasn't exactly been a banner season for TV drama. The only breakout hit has been NCIS: Los Angeles, a rather formulaic spin-off of a rather formulaic show.
At least ABC saved the best for last: V, a remake of the 1983 made-for-TV sci-fi classic.
A fleet of alien spaceships suddenly appears, hovering over Earth's largest cities (and, for some inexplicable reason, the Egyptian pyramids). Our "Visitors" (or V's for short) look just like us, only better. Apparently, they come from a planet of catalog models.


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There is no better way to learn electronics than playing with Raspberry Pi and Arduino. CarmelitoAndrade has published a guide that shows you how to build a toy truck powered by a Raspberry Pi. It has 3D printed parts, a power bank, and an Adafruit DC and Stepper Motor HAT. You can use your smartphone to control the truck.
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Fall 2019 marks the third collection from Colville, the label created by a trio of former colleagues at Marni—Molly Molloy, Kristin Forss, and Lucinda Chambers—who also just happen to be very good friends. Why that latter fact matters we'll get to in due course, but for now, suffice to say that this collection more than delivers on the enormous promise shown by their Colville debut less than a year ago. Of course, why wouldn't it? Between them, Molloy, Forss, and Chambers, along with Marni founder Consuelo Castiglioni, conjured up a label that became an unlikely global powerhouse, beloved for its offhand luxury and artisanal flourishes. In turn they were able to create a powerful and intimate dialogue with the women who wore its clothes; to wear Marni was to be heard and feel understood.
Colville follows that ethos, and in this moment, when so much fashion seems to be only interested in speaking at women, not with them, its presence is hugely welcome. Which neatly brings us to the importance of that friendship: This is a label built on honest and personal conversation, the aesthetic push and pull between friends figuring out what exactly works for themselves and for one another. Still, Colville's no Marni 2.0. There's something else going on here, perhaps because its founders are determined to keep their label small and personal, and intent on taking a slow and measured approach—not to mention taking what seems like an almost punkish delight in rewriting the rule book by their own hand. And their point with that is simple: You should take the same ungoverned pleasure in however you want to wear their clothes.


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Don Trump Jr. waits over a year before admitting to a meeting with the Russians that he "forgot" to report before, only because the media were about to expose that info. Then he keeps dripping out lies, just like father Trump, bit by bit as the truth hit. And since Jared K. lied about that meeting in the first place, he should not have any security clearance at all.
To those who do not like the millionaire insurance companies that constantly raise rates and change policies about aspects of medical care: Trump had promised great health care at affordable prices for over a year and a half now. The Republicans, who control all the major points of government, had been crying for over seven years that they can produce it. Well, where is it?
I see the racist and ethnic criminals are at it again in the comments section about the Muslims. Like obedient Trump supporters with their hate-mongering to accuse everyone of that religion of the crimes of some terrorists.
Republicans want to send Obamacare to the dustbin of bad ideas. Simple, Pass Medicare for all.
Respect is due every citizen of this country, along with our president and his family. Don't let the naysayers dictate your response; stand up for your country; don't be one of the ones who want to tear it down.
My hat off to Karen at the local Social Security office. She handled my case quickly and with charm and friendliness. Every appointment I have should be so pleasant. Knowing now where she went to school, I say, Roll Tide!


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I am ashamed to say that it has been a little over five years since I've been to the dentist. I'm not really sure where those five years went and I have no excuse for not going. But now that it's been so long, I'm really nervous about going.
I suspect that my dental issues are deep rooted. As a child, I had mangled teeth. I'm talking ugly, crooked, buck teeth. As if that wasn't torture enough, I had a severe overbite. I suffered through five years of orthodontics during which my mouth housed every possible dental contraption known to mankind: braces, retainers, spacers, head gear (2 different kinds), rubber bands, etc. I had one retainer that I still remember vivdly – it was called a Bionator. I know, it sounds like a weapon of mass destruction. It clamped my upper and lower jaw together at all times, so I had to learn how to talk without opening my mouth. Not very much fun for a 4th grader. One dentist actually turned my mouth into a case study to discuss and ponder at his weekly dental meetings. I think he thought this would make me happy, but instead I recoiled in disgust.
In 9th grade, they finally removed my braces and I cried all day. Of course I was happy to get them off, but I felt like I was losing a part of myself. Without them, I looked different and my teeth felt slimy.
I'm sure tomorrow will be fine (I'm hoping they can give me nitrous oxide to curb my anxiety). I know I need to break my dental boycott before all of my teeth fall out. I fully suspect that I have a mouthful of cavities. They will marvel at my five remaining baby teeth and doubt me when I tell them I've never had wisdom teeth. I hope my kids get my husband's teeth.


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Archive for January, 2010
About the strengthening of the Powers of the Head of State in Lithuania. By Antanas Kulakauskas
We already were used that the President of the Republic only formally enjoys the "position of the first" in Lithuanian state power hierarchy. While taking into consideration his real powers and influence to the formation of state policy, he was considered to be only the second or the third highest statesman.
The President Dalia Grybauskaitė is changing this perception. Today it would maybe arise not so much doubts that D.Grybauskaitė is also a real head of state. It is enough to see how unwillingly, frowning, however, keeping his hair on, the Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius is replacing the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in whom, without any *prima facie* serious reasons, the President expressed her non-confidence, even though the Prime Minister had confidence in him.
This kind of situation lead us to question if the preconditions for transformation of a parliamentary republic, even though it has certain features of a semi-presidential republic, to presidential republic are not being created? I don't know how much there're are citizens, disappointed by the functioning of the political system – in the system, such as it was till now – and longing for order and for a strong hand of a single state master, however, the number of this kind of citizens is for sure not small and these citizens would gladly approve of the aforementioned transformation.
This part of the citizens does not care that almost in all post communist countries these presidential regimes converted into authoritarian regimes or even into dictatorships with bigger or smaller restrictions of democracy, political freedom and human rights. For the people, who find themselves on the edge of misery and poverty, also for a part of the representatives of business democracy, political freedom and human rights are not the most important things and ultimate values.
Still I would think that today there's no reason to suspect that the President has authoritarian intentions. The President is acting and is strengthening her political powers by using the formed political situation, i.e. by using the fragmentation and fragility of the governing coalition, under the conditions of financial and economic crisis – the growing unpopularity of the politics of the Government as well as the growing unpopularity of the Prime Minister himself, the absence of united opposition and the opposition's unpreparedness, despite of the latter's promises to take over the burden of the executive power, as well as by using the opportunities, provided to the President by the Constitution, those opportunities, that were not used by the previous heads of state.
Grybauskaite and the Social Democrats remain most popular in Lithuania
Lithuania's daily Lietuvos rytas on 30 January published latest opinion polls. According to the polls the Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite remained the most popular politician in Lithuania and the Social Democrats the most popular political party.
According to the poll some 40.4 pct of Lithuania's residents convinced that the President represent their interests 's the best. Even though it is by far the best result, Grybauskaite has lost some popularity, since in December with 42 pct of Lithuanians support.
Opinion poll indicates that the Parliament's Speaker Irena Degutiene is gaining popularity and firmly remains in the second position of the most popular politicians. This month same 15.1 pct favoured Degutiene, up from 13.6 pct from December.
Rolandas Paksas, currently Member of the European Parliament, impeached president and the Chairperson of the Order and Justice remained the third most popular with 6.4 pct, up from 5.1 pct. Another MEP Viktor Uspaskich, the Chairperson of the Labour Party held his forth place with 5.2 pct, but down from 6.8 pct in December.
Lithuania's President appointed new Minister of Foreign Affairs
The President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė has on 29 January signed a decree appointing Audronius Ažubalis as a new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania. Mr Azubalis, the Conservative Member of Parliament is currently Parliament's Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The meeting was scheduled for 45 minutes but lasted double that.
After the meeting Ažubalis told journalists that the Lithuania's foreign policy priorities are the same, 'Real and deep integration into NATO and the European Union, good relation with our neighbours. It sounds banal; there is a lot of talk and writings about it. On the other hand, it is a different matter how we implement that. But I don't want to comment on that at the moment. However, I have an impression that our conversation with the President was open, very clear, benevolent and to be precise, I am in a good mood from it.'
Asked to give his opinion about a Parliamentary probe on the secret CIA prisons in Lithuania he answered, 'The probe helped Lithuania to clear out another jammed pipe in its circulation of democracy.' He also added that in his opinion the probe will not effect Lithuania's relationship with the USA in any negative way.
Some politicians and commentators see Mr Ažubalis as too anti Russian and not able to fit with a new, so called a pragmatic policy towards Russia, which began when Grybauskaite took the office half year ago.
"I think that Russia is a complicated neighbour and some of its actions can be named as threatening. Let us just look at the example of closure of Druzhba gas pipeline, the act that was threatening to Lithuania economically. We cannot deny that." said Ažubalis.
Good news – Lithuania's GDP in 2009 fell 'only' by 15 pct
Lithuania's Statistics Department finally released data showing Lithuania's GDP performance in 2009. According to the report Lithuania's GDP in 2009 contracted by 15 pct compared with 2008.
In the last quarter of 2009 on year-on-year calculation Lithuania's GDP shrank by 13 pct. However, according to the quarterly calculation in the forth quarter Lithuania's GDP grew by 0,1 pct.
Opinions on Lithuania's GDP performance in 2010 are split. However, the main message coming from this Baltic country is that Lithuania's economy is stabilising and it stopped falling.
If one puts things in prospective in the beginning of 2009 many predicted that Lithuania's GDP will fall back to the levels of 2004, when Lithuania entered the European Union. However, statistics show that Lithuania's GDP returned to the levels of 2007. Hence, the crises, in terms of GDP threw Lithuania back by two years. It is bad, but could have been much worse.
A first solar cell factory opened in Vilnius
The first solar cell production line was opened in Vilnius on 26 January. Modernios E-technologijos (MET) and Precizika Metrology (PM) invested some 10 million Litas into the project. According to a press release from the Ministry of Economy other five Lithuania companies are ready to start production of solar cells.
Dainius Kreivys, the Minister of Economy participated in opening of the production line and hoped that this is a beginning of whole new sector in Lithuania's economy, which could grow into a significant industry and would become a pillar of growth. Mr Kreivys is quoted in the press release saying, ' It is estimated that the clean-tech sector is creating seven times more of added value than traditional industries. I hope that this investment will become a great example of how high technology is becoming a every day reality in the Lithuania's industry."
A new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania has been chosen
The Conservative party's presidium has chosen Audronius Ažubalis for the Minister of Foreign Affairs post and approved request for resignation from the post of Vygaudas Ušackas. The Party decided to delegate their colleague unanimously since it was the only one candidate. The Conservative party is holding the post of the Minister of Foreign Affairs according to the agreement in the coalition.
Audronius Ažubalis is 52, a journalist by trade, worked as a press person for the Prof. Vytautas Landsbergis the Chairman of Seimas twenty years ago. He was Member of Parliament in 1996 to 2000 and from 2004 onwards.
Mr Ažubalis took part in many positions related to foreign affairs, currently is the Chairperson of Seimas Committee on Foreign Affairs. Andrius Kubilius, the Prime Minister and the Chairperson of the Conservative party commented on the party's decision to appoint Ažubalis by highlighting his experience in this field. Mr Kubilius said after the party's presidium meeting to the journalist, "He is experienced, heads the Foreign Affairs Committee and has been working with foreign policy affairs for a good decade."
Mr Ažubalis was moved by the party's decision and stated to the journalists, "I'm deeply touched that my party colleagues showed their trust in me and that they said so many beautiful words in my address. I really didn't expect this. I will now look forward to hearing the president's decision."
What did V. Ušackas not understand? By Gintaras Aleknonis
would think that every minister should feel the political situation so well as never to receive an official suggestion from the head of state to leave his post. "I am not clinging to my chair, so if my resignation would solve the problems, I will immediately sign an application to resign," -this standard sentence is repeated by everybody. Also we all see how much the words differ from the deeds. A phrase "I would like to check how much confidence is placed on me" is still absent in Lithuanian political vocabulary.
A Minister of Foreign Affairs who did not manage to check how much confidence he enjoys, did a mistake that makes us to entertain doubts about his diplomatic wit. Even though this might be only a coincidence, however, this kind of mistakes are not justifiable for a former negotiator for EU membership, Lithuanian ambassador in Washington and London, one of the most professional our diplomats.
It is also hard to understand how Vygaudas Ušackas understood one of the most important problems that are rooted in Lithuanian diplomatic service that is under his leadership. While having a look from aside, it is hard to get a rid from an impression that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was too much close with the State Security Department, and this impression was even more sustained by a free migration between these two services. Links between these two institutions are natural as well as cooperation between them.
However, these links have to be based not on a subjection of one of these services to another but on healthy competition between them. As we can see from a tragic story of Col.Vytautas Pociūnas or from a shameful story of the adviser of the minister Dainius Dabašinskas, there was no balance between the Ministry and the Department. After choosing the side of the faction and not the state interests in the case of CIA prisons, Vygaudas Ušackas showed that he will not manage to regulate the relationships with the State Security Department.
The publicly announced President's idea to invite the President of the Federation of Russia to the celebration of March the 11th was the last proof for the Minister. Vygaudas Ušackas who is skilfully griping in the channels of mass media showed that he is not inclined to use these skills as well as the cultivation made by the Ministry in the public sphere for the sake of the state.
Lithuania's grey cardinal interviewed on relations with US, CIA prison and more
Lithuanian web site Delfi on 12 January published an interview with Albinas Januška, a former state secretary of the Foreign Ministry, former adviser to President Valdas Adamkus and Prime Minister Gediminas Kirkilas, and signatory to the Lithuanian Independence Act.
Some commentators call him Lithuania's grey cardinal and a mastermind behind so called group called the 'Statesmen' (Valstybininkai). This very rear interview with a man who is known for being the main Lithuania's foreign policy strategist, but his influence in Lithuanian politics was also huge.
The interview is omitted. Commentator Vladimiras Laučius conducted it.
Foreign Policy Is Too Personal
(Delfi.lt) About a year ago, current Foreign Minister Vygaudas Ušackas announced his plans to "open new page in relations with Russia." Have you noticed any changes?
(Januška) Usačkas is talented and brave. Visions and innovations are necessary. There indeed are some new initiatives. But it is important not to make a mistake and not to imagine oneself as the forerunner of a new historical period.
It seemed that the country was mature enough, that it had opened a sufficient number of "new pages," and that we had the right to expect to have a predictable, stable, but also sharp and expansive foreign policy.
The biggest mistake is that we again chose to have relations with the Kremlin based on the tête-à-tête principle. This is why we are a member of a modern empire – the EU, to speak with Russia as an equal. A powerful rival against an equally powerful rival. The Kremlin's foreign policy is based on the principle that one has to divide and rule, because when Russia deals with everyone separately, it is stronger. Our current policy helps Russia strengthen its interests.
I would like to remind you that when Adamkus and [former Minister of Foreign Affairs] Petras Vaitiekūnas were in power, they had added to the EU-Russia negotiation mandate some issues that were important to us and other EU countries: Russia's commitment to observe the requirements defined in the Energy Charter, the possibility to renew the delivery of oil via the Friendship [Druzhba] pipeline.
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Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs will resign
Prime Minsiter Kubilius said this morning that the Minister of Foreign Affairs Vygaudas Usackas should submit his letter of resignation in the nearest future. He also stated that he is sorry for Mr Usackas to go, since he is one of the best diplomats Lithuania has. President Grybauskaite expressed her non-confidence towards the Minister on 20 January.
On 21 January, the Prime Minister said Ziniu radijas, "I will discuss the minister's resignation, which he will turn in to me shortly, with the party's leadership, which delegated him, and they will have to decide on what to do next". However, he added that he regrets that Usackas has to leave the Cabinet, "The situation at hand is quite regretful, because, in my opinion, Usackas is a professional, so it's really sad to see that the president can no longer work with the minister".
The ultimate like request for Usackas to resign came on 20 January, after Mr Kubilius paid a planned visit to Grybauskaite. After the visit the President's office issued a statement that clearly indicated Grybauskaite's firm stance on the issue. The statement said, 'According to the President, she has lost confidence in the Foreign Minister, and foreign policy therefore may not be implemented efficiently. The President urged the Prime Minister to take procedural actions and to come up with a proposal to dismiss Foreign Minister Vygaudas Ušackas from office.'
Grybauskaite expected to receive Min of Foreign Affairs' letter of resignation on 20 Jan
Today, the Lithuanian commercial TV station LNK claimed that Lithuania's Foreign Minister's resignation letter will land on the President Grybauskaite's desk tomorrow, 20 January.
According to the report, the Prime Minister Andrius Kubulius who is scheduled to meet the President tomorrow will bring the letter. Presidential Spokesperson Linas Balsys said to BNS, "In response to the prime minister's request, the president will meet him to discuss the political situation in the country, the ruling coalition's issue and the issue of Foreign Minister Vygaudas Usackas".
The Prime Minister said to the Public Radio today that Usackas should work harder to regain the President's trust. He said, "Any minister has to have both the president's and the prime minister's trust. If this trust is lacking – speaking of the president's trust with regards to specific ministers – we all are certainly prepared to spare no effort to restore this trust, and this should first of all be the responsibility of the minister."


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Postcard from Bridgeport Part 3 of 4 (or so…)
Here is a young artist making something beautiful and telling it like it is:
"Believe In Yourself"
"Hope, No Fear"
Among other great thoughts love it!
Bridgeport CT
There is an energy coming from the pavement, around the curves of the amazing historic building, in the scent from the water close by and an ancient power in the green of grass parks (so many!) and the trees (yep, many too!). Some of the energy is a lament (missing what was), some of the energy is mad ("Why is it not…?")
and some is pure joy!
Bridgeport is a place in transition and if I were a betting man, I would put my money on it.
So here one by one are shots taken at the Bridgeport Arts Festival…


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An Overview On Clad Metals
Clad metals are what you call the metals that are bonded to at least a single layer of another metal. There are so many processes that can help you achieve cladding such as various chemical techniques, extrusion, electroplating, and pressing. The enhancement of appearance and the resistance to corrosion as well as the electrical and the superior thermal appearance of the metals are the benefits of cladding. The metals with the less wear-resistance are often the focus on this type of process.
Any metal can be use the process of cladding like allow whether it will be for inlay, overalay, or even full clad. Cladding is usually done in order to produce currency, decorative products, aerospace components, machine parts, shielding solutions, and electrical components. These clad metals are also being used in automotive parts and cookware. Clad metals are also considered as composites and would display the characteristics of the two metals that were bonded most of the time.
Roll bonding would usually produce clad metals. During the process of roll bonding, there will be a number of metal strips that are prepared and cleaned which will pass through a rolling mill. The pressure from the rolls will allow the metals to become a single material that will be bonded on an atomic level. A process of heat treating will be done to the material in order for it to have a stronger bond. Clad metals are also produced using explosive bonding that will be making use of the energy created by exploding charges.
You should know that during the production process, you can control both the distribution and the thickness of cladding. In order to prevent the metals from bonding, some manufacturers will be applying a special coating to some areas of the metal. One of the metals that is most of the time used for cladding is the aluminum. That is because more strength and resistance can be provided by aluminum. Aluminum clad parts are most of the time used in components for aerospace and catalytic converters. Some of the metals that are widely used for cladding are the steel, copper, and nickel. In a lot of cases, metal cladding can be really beneficial when it comes to the expenses. The reason behind that is because instead of using solid alloys, metal cladding will allow you to make use of less expensive materials. That is why you need to know all of these important factors about metal cladding. You should also take note on the many benefits that it can provide you. Metal cladding will really allow you to save a lot of money in expenses. If you want to know more about the metal cladding process, you need to look into a number of websites in the internet. In order for you to be aware of the process of metal cladding, you should consider doing your own research.


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North American women's footy on SEN
Wednesday, August 22 2007 @ 01:13 am ACST
Contributed by: Brett Northey
The recent US versus Canada women's international in Vancouver received some great coverage on Melbourne sports station SEN. The US Freedom's coach, Wayne Kraska, was interviewed by Tony Schebeci for 15 minutes back on August 16th. During the chat they discussed the women's programs in both countries, the upcoming US Nationals in Louisville, and Kraska also mentioned the possible tour by his squad to correspond with the 2008 International Cup in Melbourne. Pleasingly Schebeci invited Kraska to report back to the show during the US Nationals, so it should provide further awareness of the game's international progress.
You can find links to the interview on Women's Footy here.


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Lara Alameddine works as an International Consultant for the UNDP. She holds a Master's degree in Economic and Financial Engineering as well as a Master's Degree in Education and Training, Major Research. She has written the certification manual for the Government of Algeria, based on which professionals of the financial sector get their working license since 2012. She is also the Owner and Founder of "Vis-à-Vie" an innovative Educational Model that is being developed through a Ph.D. research study at the University of Paris-Descartes – La Sorbonne in Paris. This dynamic Educational Model aims at serving the new generation of children from kindergarten to high school with the best skills to face the ongoing global challenges of the modern society. It offers progressive studies in social, emotional and relational learning that helps students develop their creativity and that raises their knowledge in many topics such as the new types of intelligence, communication, leadership, self-awareness, critical thinking, ethics and values, new technologies, environment, health and creative arts. Vis-à-Vie aims at training highly skilled teachers as well as parents that want to learn more about it.
Many countries from Europe, the USA, Canada, Asia, the GCC and the MENA, as well as many international institutions such as the European Commission, showed their interest in developing "Vis-à-Vie" in schools and as tailor-made programmes for refugees, parents, teachers, teenagers and university students.
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When it comes to weight loss, many theories have been put forward, tried and tested. And most have proved to be quite successful. Much focus gets placed on the diet; what to eat, what not to eat and the specific quantities that should be consumed. In Brad Pilon's eat stop eat plan, the emphasis weighs on what time the food gets consumed. His plan explores the theory of periodic fasting. Pilon reveals that periodic but brief regular fasts can assist in weight loss and maintenance of muscles better than dieting programs that cut the consumption of certain foods. This intermittent fasting can also reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
How eat stop eat works
The plan recommends fasting for 24 hours once or twice a week. It means a complete break from food for about 20-24 hours. A few points worth noting;
During the fasting hours, Pilon recommends only consumption of drink and beverages such as plain or sparkling water, diet soda, coffee or just tea. But after the fasting, you can eat what you choose. It should, however, be a reasonable amount since taking too much of food can quickly render the eat stop eat exercise useless. One doesn't necessarily have to avoid carbs to create that balance of energy levels in the body. About 20-30 grams of high-quality protein every four to five hours for a total of about 100 grams daily should be taken in. Vitamins are highly recommended, and on non-fasting days, one should engage in muscle building exercises and those that promote the resistance of the muscles.
Pros of how eat stop eat works
Among the benefits of adopting this plan are;
Cons of how eat stop eat works
The Eat Stop Eat routine does have drawbacks, however, and may not be for everyone.


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Part of a major international group, this organisation is setting up a new manufacturing facility on a 'green field site' to produce complex high value components for the automotive industry. As a Lean Manufacturing / Operational Excellence Engineer your role will be to establish best practice manufacturing processes and methodology to ensure world class productivity and competitiveness can be achieved within a brand new production facility.
Position: Lean Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: to £45000 - £50000
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Main duties and responsibilities:
o Implement World Class Manufacturing methods and processes across the site
o Develop efficient factory layout and support equipment layout to optimise production flow and minimise unnecessary movement via promotion of Lean Manufacturing methods
o Support equipment project timelines and manage on time delivery and buy off
o Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, SMED, Poke Yoke, Kaizen, Waste Elimination
o Lead and participate in Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement activity and workshops
Knowledge and Education:
You will already have a proven track record working as a Manufacturing Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or delivering Operational Excellence, World Class Manufacturing within a high volume manufacturing facility
o HND/Degree in an Engineering related subject
o Six Sigma Certification highly desirable
o Experience in leading the VA/VE process
o In-depth understanding of Lean Manufacturing and process improvement methodologies and how to apply them in practice ( 5S, waste reduction, SMED, VSM, OEE )
o Knowledge of complex product assembly, machining, casting or presswork production processes and related capital machinery
The opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement/ Six Sigma professional to be part of a brand new venture, establishing a green field factory development from the ground up. In return our client is offering a fantastic salary and benefits package plus the opportunity to make a real contribution to the success and growth of the organisation.
Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion technical-network.co.uk
Technical Network recruits Engineers and Managers for the automotive, aerospace, electrical / electronic technology, energy, engineering and manufacturing, with a portfolio of services including advertising search, permanent and contract recruitment services.
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Since forming last summer, King St. has been rolling in the fast lane.
Right away the four high school musicians wrote, recorded and released their first single, "Sweeter Sound." That was followed by a self-titled album of original music recorded at Leesburg's Groove Studio and released late last year, garnering more than 10,000 streams during within the first three weeks of its release.
The band's roots were formed in the basement of drummer Tommy Cegielski's house where the teens worked through '70s rock-inspired instrumentals. But these days the quartet—Cegielski, Rheese Crutcher on lead guitar, Jake Kight on bass and Katie Olivero on vocals—has been getting noticed for their public performances. They were the top winners in Round 1 of Loudoun Youth's Battle of the Bands and will compete in the finals March 22 on the Tally Ho Theater stage. Win or lose there, King St. will be performing for a crowd of 15,000 at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC, as part of the Shamrock Festival that features The Mahones and The Mighty Might Bosstones.
And they'll soon be back in the studio, this time in New York City, thanks to an offer from Leesta Vall Studios, which plans an April 7 live session that will allow fans to order vinyl recordings from a 12-song set.
Learn more about the band at kingstmusic.com. The album King St. can be downloaded at Apple Music and streamed on Spotify.


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Is Song Il Gook Opposed to the Idea of His Triplets Becoming Celebrities?
Actor Song Il Gook recently revealed that he is not opposed to allowing his triplet sons to become celebrities in the future if that is their dream.
On the October 26 broadcast of KBS' variety program "Superman Returns," cameras followed the actor and his three children, Dae Han, Min Gook, and Man Se, as they experienced a 'temple stay' for the very first time.
During the episode, Min Gook picked up a microphone that was placed at the front of the room and showed off his singing abilities through his own rendition of nursery songs including "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and "Three Bears," causing everyone to join him in the songs.
After seeing this side of Min Gook, dad Song Il Gook was unable to hide his surprise. When asked what he would do if his kids told him they wanted to become a celebrity, the actor hesitated a bit before answering, "I'll [have to] let them."
Do you think any of the triplets will become a celebrity in the future? Who do you think has the most star potential?


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Alice In Winterland*
There's a new girl in town, and she's brought along some friends.
Fans of the classic tale Alice in Wonderland should definitely get themselves over to Alice In Winterland Southwark Park to catch the story in a different, ahem, light. That's right, you'll find Alice, and the white rabbit, and the Queen of Hearts, and even the Jabberwock, all in giant lit up lantern form. Follow the pathway through the park and not only will you be taken through the tale of Alice in Wonderland, but also Through the Looking Glass where you'll get to walk across a huge chessboard.
As you approach each scene, be sure to press the red button to hear it narrated by children from some of the local schools. I love that the lights don't just sit there looking pretty, oh no. Some of them move, others hiss out smoke, and there's even a slide built into another! It makes for a great family evening out, though make sure all the kiddies are wrapped up warm as it's all outside and takes around an hour to walk through the entire installation. There's also an extra surprise once you get to the end. SANTA!!
That's right, you can even meet Santa! You'll find a colouring station to keep the little ones occupied whilst you queue to meet the big man himself, and you can have some photo fun in the green screen corner. By now you're probably feeling a little peckish, but luckily you'll find a couple of food stalls and bars located around the Mad Hatter's Tea Party. You might even be lucky enough to catch a live performance from a local musician.
Tickets start at £15 for adults, £9 for children and £43 for a family of 4. Depending on the day of your visit, prices may be slightly higher.
* I was invited to Alice in Winterland for free & given free food and drink vouchers for my visit through Love Pop Ups – London, but rest assured, all words and opinions are my own 🙂