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Suing the American military … Halli Baba
By Imad Khadduri
Global Research, December 11, 2004
http://abutamam.blogspot.com/ 11 December 2004
Theme: Crimes against Humanity
In-depth Report: IRAQ REPORT
(1) – "Three British soldiers and an army interpreter are suing the American military (for $2.3m) after their vehicle was rammed by a US tank transporter in Iraq."
(2) -"The United Nations has approved payment of $2.9 billion to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia for environmental projects to clean up oil lakes and other pollution from Iraq's 1990-1991 occupation of Kuwait"… "The total approved was $2.9 billion. Of that $2.28 billion went to Kuwait and $625 million to Saudi Arabia," plus $188,000 to Iran, said UNCC spokesman Joe Sills after the decision was taken at closed-door talks in Geneva".
(3) – "In July (2003), United States District Court for the District of Columbia awarded the former prisoners multiple millions of dollars for injury and suffering inflicted by the Republic of Iraq and its intelligence service, at the direction of Iraqi president Saddam Hussein.
"President Bush continues to urge the American people to be patient while we pay billions of dollars for the reconstruction of Iraq, yet he totally disregards the plight of these ex-POWs who were severely tortured by Saddam Hussein and his minions," Representative Meeks asserted."……
"Some $1 billion in Iraqi funds that have been seized during this war and part of it rightfully belongs to these 17 victims of Iraqi torture."
(4) – "The value of Halliburton's Iraq contracts has crossed the $10 billion threshold. Halliburton has now received $8.3 billion in Iraq work under its LOGCAP troop support contract and $2.5 billion under its no-bid Restore Iraqi Oil (RIO) contract, a total of $10.8 billion.
The mounting value of the contracts has been accompanied by a growing list of concerns about Halliburton's performance. Over the last year, government auditors have issued at least nine reports criticizing Halliburton's Iraq work, and there are multiple criminal investigations into overcharging and kickbacks involving Halliburton's contracts. Former Halliburton employees have testified before Congress about egregious instances of over billing. Despite these concerns, the Bush Administration continues to reject the recommendations of its auditors that 15% of Halliburton's LOGCAP reimbursements be withheld until the company can provide better substantiation for its charges…Instead of following the advice of these independent auditors, the Army has refused to withhold payments for the last eight months. To the contrary, the Army has given Halliburton multiple extensions to provide the adequate cost estimates and supporting data needed to finalize the terms of the contract."
How much will the Iraqi people sue the illegal occupiers for tank 'accidents' (read random shooting of civilians at check points) and 'torture' (read Abu Ghraib) and 'environmental damage' (read Depleted Uranium) and outright robbery (read does any one know where exactly had the Iraqi oil money been going to for nearly two years? Not the Iraqi Ministries of Oil and Industry where it is urgently needed, that is for sure).
Or are the Iraqi people not up to 'Western standards" of worth?
Sources of Quotes
(1) British soldiers sue Pentagon. November 13, 2004
(2) UN clears $2.9b in Gulf War claims. December 9, 2004
(3) Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Sponsors Legislation Compensating 1991 Gulf War POW's Without Delay. December 2, 2003
(4) Halliburton's Iraq Contracts Now Worth over $10 Billion. December 9, 2004
The original source of this article is http://abutamam.blogspot.com/
Copyright © Imad Khadduri, http://abutamam.blogspot.com/, 2004
Articles by: Imad Khadduri

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3. Pro se
An individual, but not a corporation, may bring suit in Alabama without an attorney in state court, Ala. Code § 34-3-19 (2002), or in federal court, 28 U.S.C. § 1654. There are no procedural provisions specific to pro se litigation. We know of no reported decisions of pro se litigation under the Alabama Public Records Law.
It is certainly possible to proceed on your own behalf rather than through a lawyer to pursue a record request, as it would be the case in any civil litigation. See, for example, Jones v. Jennings, 788 P.2d 732 (Alaska 1990) (personnel file of police officer being sued by pro se litigant was required to be disclosed, subject to in camera inspection for redaction of sensitive personal information not needed by the plaintiff). The advisability of this depends upon the issues involved, particularly the grounds stated in any denial.
While a litigant may represent himself in a FOIA case, as in any other civil action, proceeding pro se is not advisable. See Dauer v. Ponder, 274 Ark. 166, 623 S.W.2d 3 (1981) (FOIA plaintiff who chose to represent himself "necessarily must succeed or fail on [his] knowledge or ability"). Arkansas procedural rules are not particularly user-friendly. For example, rather than allow the simplified "notice pleading" used in the federal courts, Arkansas remains a "fact pleading" jurisdiction. Harvey v. Eastman Kodak Co., 271 Ark. 783, 610 S.W.2d 582 (1981) (explaining Ark. R. Civ. P. 8(a)).
It is not advisable to proceed in pro se. If a court action must be brought, complex procedural requirements virtually necessitate the hiring of an attorney.
Persons seeking access to public records may proceed pro se. Although no rule restricts an applicant from filing an action under the Open Records Act pro se, any non-lawyer who acts as a lawyer on his or her own behalf is held to the same rules and knowledge of the law as an attorney. See Viles v. Scofield, 128 Colo. 185, 261 P.2d 148 (1953). Because the custodian will most likely be represented by the Attorney General or agency counsel, a pro se litigant would be at a distinct disadvantage. For an action under the Open Records Act brought (and lost) by an applicant pro se, see Uberoi v. Univ. of Colo., 686 P.2d 785 (Colo. 1984).
Pro se appeals are possible, but since an administrative appeal must be done in strict compliance with UAPA, a pro se appellant runs the risk that he or she will lose the appeal for failing to observe certain technical procedures.
Pro se litigation is possible but not advisable. It is recommended to petition the Attorney General, requesting that the Attorney General bring the action. 29 Del. C. § 10005(e).
A requester may proceed pro se. A requester proceeding pro se is not entitled to attorneys' fees if he or she ultimately prevails on the claim. Donahue v. Thomas, 618 A.2d 601 (D.C. 1992).
The primary means of enforcing the provisions of Chapter 119 is to file an application for a writ of mandamus in circuit court. Although an individual is privileged to proceed pro se, it is not advisable to do so since a familiarity with applicable substantive and procedural law is necessary.
A suit to enforce the Act may be brought pro se but legal assistance may be useful in presenting the issues and expediting their resolution. See also O.C.G.A. § 50-18-73(b) (authorizing the award of attorney fees to the prevailing party under certain circumstances).
There are no requirements that an attorney be engaged, but technicalities of the law, questions concerning current applicability of many agencies' holdover rules, the constitutional basis of certain exceptions, and the procedural requirements of litigation make it generally advisable to retain an attorney.
There are no prohibitions against a pro se proceeding. A pro se applicant should have a reasonable opportunity to prevail, unless he or she has a complicated statutory argument. Because Idaho law allows access to all public records, unless a statute expressly provides otherwise, and because public records are broadly defined, the legal issues confronting a court reviewing a denial are not necessarily complex.
Nothing about the Act prohibits requesters from proceeding pro se, or "[f]or oneself; on one's own behalf; without a lawyer." Black's Law Dictionary 1236 (7th ed. 1999). Whether the requester wishes to proceed pro se will be up to the requester or the policy of the news organization. If the question is crystal clear, one might consider proceeding without a lawyer, but only if one is certain of his or her abilities to draft a civil complaint and other pleadings.
Though 5 ILCS 140/11(i) permits recovery of attorneys' fees, requesters who proceed pro se cannot collect attorneys' fees. See Hamer v. Lentz, 132 Ill. 2d 49, 547 N.E.2d 191, 138 Ill. Dec. 222 (1989) (denying attorneys' fees to attorney proceeding pro se); see also Brazas v. Ramsey, 291 Ill. App. 3d 104, 682 N.E.2d 476, 224 Ill. Dec. 915 (2d Dist. 1997) (denying attorneys' fees to non-attorney proceeding pro se).
An individual (but not a corporation) may appear pro se, but pro se litigants are held to the same standard as parties represented by counsel. Diaz v. Carpenter, 650 N.E.2d 688, 691 (Ind. App. 1995). Therefore, it is not advisable to proceed pro se unless the individual has an intimate knowledge of legal procedures and analysis. Additionally, a pro se party may not receive attorney's fees under the Access to Public Records Act. Marion Cnty. Election Bd. v. Bowes, 53 N.E.3d 1203, 1209 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016).
Proceeding pro se is possible, but not advisable. There are numerous procedural pitfalls; the issues are relatively technical; and the party whose records one seeks to review will always be represented by counsel.
K.S.A. 45-222(a) provides that a civil action in district court under KORA may be "brought by any person." There is no requirement that an attorney must represent that person. Attorney fees, which a court can award if the agency to whom the request is directed acts in bad faith and without a reasonable basis in fact or law, may not be available to pro se litigants.
As with any court action, the litigant has the choice of proceeding pro se. As with most court actions, this is not advisable, inasmuch as the public agency will certainly be represented by counsel.
As with any lawsuit, it is possible, but probably not advisable, to proceed pro se. Louisiana courts are unaccustomed to litigation conducted by pro se plaintiffs. The litigant's lack of familiarity with court rules and procedures may increase the risk of waiving or failing to assert properly the right of access to public records.
Any individual may proceed pro se. Most entities (e.g., corporations) must be represented by counsel, but for purposes of FOAA this is easily addressed by having an individual make a request.
Because the defendant in such an action has the burden of justifying a decision to deny inspection of a public record, § 4-362(b)(2), the possibility of an applicant proceeding pro se is heightened. However, in light of the somewhat technical exemptions set forth in the PIA, proceeding on a pro se basis may not be advisable.
An individual reporter, editor, or citizen may appear pro se. However, unless also a lawyer, he or she may not represent others or appear for a corporation. Varney Enters. Inc. v. WMF Inc. 402 Mass. 79, 520 N.E.2d 1312 (1988) (corporation may not appear through corporate officer who is not licensed attorney).
Pro se appearance in court is normally not advisable. The law in this area is becoming fairly complex. In appropriate cases, a public records appellant may be able to obtain pro bono counsel by contacting the Reporters Committee or other organizations involved in access issues.
In one extreme case, a court denied a records request altogether because it was unduly broad and appeared to be an act of harassment brought by a serial pro se plaintiff. Erickson v. Exec. Office of Envtl. Affairs, 2006 WL 3010949 (Mass. Super. Ct. 2006) (Connolly, J.) (denying appeal brought by cat lady, who already had a documented history of making repeated overly broad and harassing requests, and who was seeking documents responsive to a request that was virtually unlimited in scope and time). See also 950 C.M.R. § 32.08(2) (allowing Supervisor of Public Records to decline to take an administrative appeal that is deemed an act of harassment).
The availability of attorney's fees to a plaintiff who prevails in an FOIA action is intended to make access to legal services easier. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 15.240(6). See Omdahl v. Iron Cty. Bd. of Educ., 478 Mich. 423, 733 N.W.2d 380 (2007) (the fact that a plaintiff is a licensed attorney does not mean that the plaintiff has an attorney, and therefore, the plaintiff may not recover attorney's fees); Watkins v. Manchester, 220 Mich. App. 337, 559 N.W.2d 81 (1996) (pro se plaintiff-attorney cannot recover attorney's fees under FOIA).
Nothing in the Act prohibits pro se litigants, but as a general matter of practice, pro se litigation is not advised.
The chancellor is unlikely to take a pro se suit seriously. A requester litigating pro se is likely to lose rights on technical or procedural grounds.
Pro se actions to enforce the Sunshine Law are not prohibited. However, in light of the highly technical arguments frequently advanced in support of and in opposition to disclosure, advice and participation of counsel is recommended.
The petition for relief should be drafted by an attorney; but there is no reason why a properly drafted petition could not be presented to the court by the requester pro se. Often times a district court will be more willing to talk with a requester pro se than to have an ex-parte conversation with the attorney for the requester. It is advisable, and probably necessary in any case, for the requester to accompany the attorney to the court. It should be noted, however, that most of the "bad" case law in Montana has come from litigation in which the requestor is pro se.
Action may be brought pro se. It is probably better to petition the attorney general rather than to bring a pro se action.
Pro se representation is permitted at the District Court level.
The Statute states that the petitioner "may appear with or without counsel." RSA 91-A:7. The petition will be deemed sufficient "if it states facts constituting a violation of this chapter." Id.
It is usually inadvisable to attempt a pro se court action to obtain records, due to both the substantive and procedural complexities involved.
New Mexico allows a pro se suit.
Procedurally, in New York a person may prosecute or defend a civil action in person, except that a corporation or voluntary association must appear by an attorney. N.Y. Civ. Prac. L. & R. § 32l(a).
A petition seeking public records may be filed pro se, but this procedure is not recommended.
Pro se suits are not advisable in most instances. In many cases, the State Broadcasters Association or the North Dakota Newspaper Association will assist with either an amicus curiae brief or with the financing of the suit.
While it is possible to proceed pro se, the Act does allow for the recovery of reasonable attorney fees if successful. Because the Act allows a cause of action for injunctive and declaratory relief, both requiring specialized pleading, it would be advisable to use an attorney and seek recovery of the fees.
State law does not preclude a pro se litigant.
The Law does not prohibit pro se suits. However, the complexity of the public records determination and the interplay of the various statutes make legal representation advisable.
As a general rule, acting pro se is not advisable because of the risks of failure to follow procedural rules or to discover applicable statutory and case law.
It is possible to bring suit without an attorney, but this reduces the likelihood for success unless the pro se litigant has experience in making a focused argument.
Pro se representation is possible. The success of such pro se actions may depend upon the receptivity of the judge to such representation and how well settled the issues of law are.
While it is possible for a party to pursue pro se court actions involving public information questions, it is not advisable for several reasons. First, judges generally are hostile to pro se actions. Second, anyone appearing in court (regardless of his or her legal abilities or the subject matter of the suit) must follow the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, which are complex and occasionally quirky, especially to a layperson. Someone requesting public information probably wants access as soon as possible; a quicker resolution is more likely if the requestor's representative in court intimately knows its rules and the system. Third, the governmental body probably will be represented by an attorney. Fourth, laypersons may have difficulty researching prior open records decisions to cite to the court. Relatively few court opinions interpret the Act. Instead, the Texas Attorney General's opinions or more than 600 "Open Record Decisions" supply non-binding but persuasive interpretations of the Act.
Although it certainly is possible for individuals to represent themselves in a pro se lawsuit challenging the denial of records access, it is not always advisable. The statutory law governing records access in Utah is complex and ever-changing. As a result, it is usually beneficial to seek legal advice.
The Act does not require that a natural person requester to be represented by an attorney. It has been held that a person who appears pro se cannot receive attorneys' fees for a suit to enforce the Act; however, he may recover court costs. Fiscella v. ARHA, 50 Va. Cir. 102 (Alexandria Cir. Ct. 1999). The Act partially overrides Virginia's general ethical prohibition on the appearance of a corporate party without counsel, permitting a corporate petitioner to appear without counsel in a general district court only. Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3713.B.
Pro se actions are difficult. They require not only familiarity with rules concerning filing and serving a lawsuit but scheduling a hearing as well. More importantly, a pro se litigant will have difficulty with the substantive argument because the law has become complex and agency attorneys have become very sophisticated in litigating public disclosure cases.
There is no requirement that an attorney file a FOIA suit. In fact, one court decision ordering public bodies to provide access to records was the result of suits filed pro se by individuals, representing themselves. Veltri v. Charleston Urban Renewal Authority, 178 W. Va. 669, 363 S.E.2d 746 (1987). However, seeking relief in court without the aid of an attorney is problematic and should be the subject of careful consideration of the temperament of the court toward the press and the identity and expertise of possible opposing counsel. Successful pro se FOIA litigants are entitled to an award of court costs, but because they have not been represented by an attorney, they are not eligible for an award of attorney fees. Smith v. Bradley, 223 W. Va. 286, at 293, 673 S.E.2d 500, at 507 (2007).
In all Freedom of Information Act cases, the "burden is on the public body to sustain its action," W. Va. Code § 29B-1-5, and in a simple case one may be able to rely solely upon the agency' s inability to justify its denial. As a general rule, the more complicated or important the issue or the less time one has available to learn the basics of judicial procedures, the more one needs an attorney. The old adage that "he who represents himself has a fool for a client "should be considered before one proceeds pro se.
Remember that, if an attorney is retained to obtain records and a court finds that the information requested was withheld wrongfully under the statute, the requester is entitled Court ordered attorney fees that must be paid by the agency that withheld the information. Some attorneys may agree to represent a requester with the understanding that the requester will pay costs and that the attorney will be compensated for his or her work only if the suit causes withheld documents to be disclosed, thus triggering a judicial award of attorney fees. This was the arrangement between the newspaper and its attorneys in Daily Gazette Co. Inc. v. W. Va. Development Office, 206 W. Va. 51, 521 S.E.2d 543 (1999) ("Gazette II").
If your issue is an important one, other news organizations might be willing to join your case and share expenses. For example, in the suit which opened the West Virginia Board of Medicine's records and proceedings to the public, the two Charleston newspapers existing at the time — normally competitors — joined forces as plaintiffs to pursue an issue of great interest to both of them. See Daily Gazette v. W. Va. Board of Medicine, 177 W. Va. 316, 352 S.E.2d 66 (1986).
Because of the basically common-law nature of access to records in Wisconsin, pro se procedures are definitely not recommended since few lay persons understand how to locate and apply court-made law. If the individual desiring access is unable to afford an attorney, the local district attorney or the attorney general may be persuaded to appear on behalf of the requester. Wis. Stat. § 19.37(1)(b).
Any person may appear before a court, with or without representation. See, e.g., Wyo. Stat. § 16-3-107(j) & (k) (1977, Rev. 1993). A corporation may not be represented pro se.


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Gary Guittard is a chocolate genius. Fourth-generation CEO of Guittard Chocolate Company (founded in 1868), Guittard is obsessed with quality chocolate and never tires of exploring the possibilities of the cacao bean. While the best cacao is grown far from the U.S., close to the equator, California is certainly an ideal place to craft its most beloved by-product: chocolate.
Gary Guittard, CEO of Guittard Chocolate Company and master chocolate-maker.
On roasting days, residents of Burlingame, south of San Francisco, are treated to the sweetly nutty aroma of Guittard's transformation of raw cacao to the beginnings of what will soon be chocolate. The company makes several types of chocolate for baking, drinking, and simply eating. To celebrate its 150th anniversary, Guittard developed an anniversary bar to pay homage to the West-Coast style of chocolate that founder Etienne Guittard, and other West-Coast chocolatiers, would have created with the cacao most readily available in the mid- to late-19th century, during the Gold Rush and before the Panama Canal was built.
The Eureka Works bar was developed over five meticulous iterations of blending, tasting and adjusting. Guittard says, "The process involved tasting all the individual chocolate masses first, then building the blend based on the strengths and balances of each."
Executive chef Donald Wressell making magic in the Guittard "chocolate studio" in Los Angeles.
Guittard explains the difference between this style of chocolate and the East-Coast style: "East-Coast chocolate makers sourced mainly from Africa and the East Coast of South America, and their chocolate had a different taste. Eureka Works is made with beans sourced from Brazil, Ecuador, Indonesia and Hawaii, the latter standing in for Samoa, which is suffering a cocoa shortage due to drought."
While Guittard says California doesn't consume as much chocolate as places in colder climes, he also sees the food scene as "very advanced and creative." "And of course," he adds, "chocolate is a fun food that can be used as an ingredient in many inventive ways."
His company delivers liquid chocolate by tanker truck to longtime customer See's Candies on a regular basis. And the Eureka Bar will be available at Williams-Sonoma online on November 15th and in stores on November 23rd for $39.95 for 500 grams. A portion of proceeds will go to the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund. Not coincidentally, it's beautifully packaged, perfect for gifts.
Guittard's Eureka Works bar is beautifully packaged for gift-giving.
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Introducing adjustment costs into an otherwise frictionless model of capital allocation preserves the prediction that trade reforms have an impact on capital allocation, however these effects take place gradually over time. In contrast, the industry dynamics model with irreversible investment that lies at the core of our analysis implies naturally that there is substantial inertia in the response of an economy to trade reforms. Firms that have previously been protected may not exit, even when trade reforms are permanent. And certain reforms-both temporary and permanent~~may fail to elicit changes in industrial configuration. Ours is an economy in which the industrial structure is difficult to change and. in which the changes that do occur tend to be persistent.
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and (vi) is there a relation between the size of the reform and its outcome?


If the world thought that Europe's finance ministers were running in to put out the blaze spreading through Athens and Rome this week, it might come as a surprise to learn they still don't agree on the size of the fire or how to deal with it.
Any training course will tell you that if a small fire isn't tackled quickly, it could make things a lot worse. The Greek crisis is like a small electrical fire that has grown into a d angerous inferno now threatening to gut Italy.
But ministers meeting in Brussels have clearly not been on any fire extinguisher training courses lately — they don't know their water from their foam and their dry powder. In fact, they appear to be pouring oil on the fire.
Belgium's Finance Minister Didier Reynders says it is best to try to smother the blaze with a small cloth soaked in a chemical called a financial transaction tax, while Sweden's Anders Borg and Austria's Maria Fekter say they can't spare any of their CO2 extinguishers.
"Italy can achieve a lot from its own doing," Fekter told reporters who were watching the fire grow closer. Borg, Fekter and others are sure the Italians in the burning building down the street will be able to sort things out themselves.
Spain's Elena Salgado is meanwhile clearly upset that the smoke from that fire is billowing into her garden, but France's Francois Baroin says there was no need to reach for a fire hose: "Tout va bien" (Everything's going well), he said, wiping his brow from the heat.
A combustible mix of hot air and faulty wiring seem to be one assessment of the causes of the euro zone flames, which no one is really willing to consider. But as the sound of emergency sirens grows louder, it may be time to remove the safety pin from the extinguisher marked "European Central Bank" — it may be the only way to remove all the oxygen feeding the fire.
This abysmal standard of journalist's jaw is only found in the monolingual english-speaking section of reuters.
I blame BSE and english school food for the retardation.
This is a very pessimistic perspective, and a typically American one, though I do not know the nationality of the author. The EU has gone through worse than this, the US already has done. What is important is not the possibility of economic collapse, which the entire world would rather step in to prevent rather than permit, but the possibility of change in the EU. The Merkozy alliance is on the brink of major EU reform which may shape the balance of power in the world as we know it.


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Iran Threatens Azerbaijan
April 29, 2013 Topic: Security Region: IranAzerbaijan
A senior parliamentarian suggests the Caspian republic should be absorbed.
by Alexandros Petersen
While the United States has been preoccupied with North Korea's confrontational rhetoric, Iran has stepped up threats in its region. It has long been the stated wish of Iran's leadership to be rid of what it calls the "Little Satan": Israel. Iran's rivalry with Sunni allies of the United States in the Gulf is long-standing. But earlier this month, Iranian lawmakers opened up a new front, threatening another American ally: Azerbaijan, insinuating that it, like Israel, might be "wiped off the map" as an independent country.
It is not uncommon for Iranians, both within the country and in the diaspora, to speak of Iran's northern neighbors in the Caucasus and Central Asia as historical Iranian territories, implying that the independence of states such as Azerbaijan, which lies between Iran and Russia on the shores of the Caspian Sea, is only possible due to Iran's current geopolitical weakness. That said, until now, Iranian government officials have been careful not to impugn the sovereignty of internationally recognized neighboring countries. This is particularly the case with Azerbaijan because a sizable Turkic-speaking Azeri community lives in northern Iran. To threaten this particular neighbor, it would seem, would be to invite the wrath of millions of Iran's own citizens.
This all changed two weeks ago, when Mansour Haqiqatpour, deputy chair of the Security and Foreign Policy Committee in the Iranian parliament, said that "a movement has started for the annexation of seventeen cities" to Iran's north, including Azerbaijan's capital, Baku. He claimed that ethnic Azeri Iranian citizens are ready to "take back the Iranian cities which were separated from Iran under the rule of Qajar dynasty."
Haqiqatpour was referring to the 1828 Treaty of Turkmenchay, in which Russia and Persia agreed to a border between the territories they effectively controlled in the Caucasus. What is now Azerbaijan was in the Russian portion. Now a group of lawmakers is preparing a bill in the Iranian parliament to revise the treaty and incorporate Azerbaijan into Iranian territory. The bombastic Ahmedinejad has yet to weigh in on Tehran's latest map revisionism. But Azerbaijani officials are sufficiently concerned, despite the fact that Iran also made noises about annexing newly independent Azerbaijan at the end of the Cold War.
The difference this time is that Azerbaijan has established itself as a dynamic regional player with independent policies such as a close relationship not only with the United States and NATO countries, but also Israel. Azerbaijan has both defense-procurement and defense-cooperation agreements with Iran's archfoe. While it has never officially been mooted as such, American and Israeli policy wonks have discussed the idea of using Azerbaijani territory as a staging ground or refueling point should it come to a shooting war with Iran. The two countries also have a joint program under which Israeli-designed drones are manufactured in Azerbaijan.
It would be difficult to blame Azerbaijan for seeking allies from outside of its region. Not only have its former colonial masters in Moscow continually sought to bully its leaders since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, but Iranian cabinet members have stated that Azerbaijan's strategic energy infrastructure—namely the U.S.-backed oil pipeline that stretches from Baku to the Mediterranean—would be one of its first targets in the event of conflict with the West.
The realities of Iran's aggressive behavior beyond Israel should serve as a lesson to U.S. policymakers when crafting strategies to counter Tehran's nuclear ambitions. A nuclear-armed Iran would not only be an existential threat to Israel and set off a nuclear arms race across the Middle East. Iranian leaders would almost certainly brandish their nuclear capability to exact concessions from weaker neighbors, including Azerbaijan, Iraq and Bahrain. Any U.S. strategy should attempt as much as possible to include these neighbors in its scope. It should be equally as unacceptable that Iranian leaders openly threaten to annex Azerbaijan as it is that they aim to attack Israel.
Alexandros Petersen is the author of The World Island: Eurasian Geopolitics and the Fate of the West.
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Macmaster University, established 1887, is one of four Canadian Universities listed among the Top 100 Universities in the world. Renowned for its innovation in both learning and discovery it has a student population of 23,000 and more than 150,000 alumni in 128 countries.
Historically, McMaster University is the outgrowth of educational work initiated by Baptists in central Canada as early as the 1830's. Named after Senator William McMaster (1811-1887), who bequeathed substantial funds to endow "a Christian school of learning", the University was incorporated under the terms of an act of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1887. The new University (housed in McMaster Hall in Toronto) offered courses in arts and theology. Degree programs began in 1890, with degrees first being conferred in 1894.
McMaster is one of only four Canadian universities ranked among the top 100 in the world (Academic Ranking of World Universities, August 2014, and Times Higher Education World University Rankings, October 2014). A medical-doctoral, research-intensive university dedicated to teaching, research and service. The McMaster Model, a student-centered, problem-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning. It is seventh on the list of Canada's top 50 research universities (Research Infosource, October 2014) and is home to more than 50 research centres and institutes. McMaster is the only North American host site of a United Nations University, the Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH).
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How to Identify the Constant of Proportionality
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The constant of proportionality is the ratio that relates two given values in what is known as a proportional relationship. Other names for the constant of proportionality include the constant ratio, constant rate, unit rate, constant of variation, or even the rate of change.
In this article, we'll show you how to find the constant of proportionality and graph its equation through reviewing a sample word problem.
How to Find the Line of Best Fit in 3 Steps
Imagine you are at a new marketing job. You have a set of data in Excel in front of you about sales numbers, and a scatter plot of those data points in a graphing calculator on your desk. Your boss comes by and asks you to give a regression analysis of the data by noon — he needs to know the trend line of the sales. You rack your brain for how to find the line of best fit, remembering that it involves something with finding a straight line on a scatter plot. What do you do?
The least squares regression is a simple linear regression analysis that is used to find the slope of the line that best fits or represents a set of data points.
A linear equation represents the linear relationship between the x-values and y-values of the points on a graph or chart.
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North Terrace News: Shambling into the Semis
Steve Crooks
After the Lord Mayor's shows, Shenhua face a run of three lower-key fixtures before their final city derby of the season at the end of the month. Can Sergio Batista's patched-up side avoid losing any more key men and avoid getting dragged into the relegation scrap?
The Week That Was: Stumbling into the Semis
Most weeks in which a side puts four past a city rival to march into the cup semi-finals would be considered a pretty good week for the football club and the fans. The problem for Shanghai Shenhua is that, the second half of Wednesday's cup quarter-final against Shenxin aside, this was possibly the lowest ebb in the club's history.
That proud China Derby record is gone — Hongkou was ransacked by visitors from the capital. While it's possible to hide behind excuses of questionable officiating (in fairness, Guoan did have a legitimate goal chalked off also — to go with a legitimate goal and two penalties not being given to the home side) and the late nature of the goals which put the gloss on a 3-0 win, it's impossible to argue that this hadn't been coming, and that the current Shenhua squad is the worst in the club's history, and not up to the standards of their historical rivals.
A home cup quarter-final against the hapless Shenxin should have been the best tonic possible in the circumstances, but a makeshift Shenhua side visibly lacked confidence and coherence — not to mention determination and work-rate — in an utterly abject 45 minutes of football. That the half-time score was 1-1 after such a poor showing is as much a reflection on Shenxin's weakness as any kind of resolve from Shenhua; a real football team would have been out of sight by the interval against either side.
The Hongkou side do still have enough firepower in their South American forwards to see off many CSL sides, however — and so it proved, with Paulo Henrique and captain Gio Moreno both netting braces to send Shenhua to a semi-final date with Jiangsu Sainty and give the home crowd something to cheer about.
The Big Issue: Rebuilding Starts Here?
Avoiding the not-entirely-implausible scenario of Shenhua going into meltdown and crashing down the table, the remainder of the season has little in the way of meaning outside of the cup semis and the Shanghai Derby when East Asia come to Hongkou. This should give Batista and the club the opportunity to work towards something of a plan for next season — with serious close-season transfer business and investment from owners Greenland will be required if the horrors of the China Derby aren't to be revisited in 2015.
Given the quotas in place on both transfers and foreign player slots, Shenhua really need to work out how much of this current lop-sided, short-handed squad can be built around for future success. Some of the key questions facing the management are:
Who's playing in goal next season?
Wang Dalei's boots are impossible to fill — he's simply the best keeper in the domestic game in this correspondent's view. There are essentially three options open to Shenhua: plan to stick with the portly Shanghainese Qiu Shenjiong, aim to make permanent the loan transfer of Geng Xiaofeng (the man displaced by Wang's move to Shandong), or plan to buy a better keeper. In any case other than option #2, the man known as "Big Bull" should retain his place in the side for the remainder of the season.
Can Zheng Kaimu cut it at center-back?
Zheng has looked pretty poor in his last two run-outs, finally being selected at center-back in a move which may have been a long time coming. As we saw in his breakout season in defensive midfield two years ago, Zheng is a player who desperately needs game-time to build up his confidence and sharpness — given their lack of resources and the mystery surrounding Cho Byung-kuk's fitness, Batista could do a lot worse than stick with Zheng for the coming months and see if things improve.
Who stays up front?
Gao Di's season-ending leg-break in the Guoan game is a huge blow to Shenhua. The side have a genuine top-level domestic center-forward in their ranks; yet Gao will end the season having spent most of his time shunted out onto the wing or on the treatment table. His "goal" against Guoan was a perfect demonstration of timing a run off the last defender's shoulder and keeping a cool head to slot home — NTN would be very interested to see Gao paired with either Henrique or Lucas Viatri in an orthodox front two.
Can anyone step up from the "deadwood"?
Fan Lingjiang, Wang Fei, Xiong Fei — play them for the rest of the season, and see who can hold down a starting role or at least offer something from the bench (we know already that Zhang Yilin can't). Shenhua managers have been consistently criticized — here and elsewhere — for remaining loyal to a very small core squad and playing tired legs or players out-of-position rather than rotating. The mounting injury-enforced opportunities these fringe players are getting provides a platform they may never get again to prove they're of CSL standard.
Coming Up: To Henan and back
In many ways a trip to a side fighting against relegation, and known for their hostile home atmosphere, is exactly what this Shenhua side and their fragile bodies and confidence could do without. Lose here, and lose badly, and the relegation trapdoor looks a lot closer than at has done for a number of weeks, particularly with Harbin's run continuing lately. Don't be surprised to see an ultra-cautious approach from the visitors, and an instantly forgettable game of football.
Predictions & Reality Check
Although Henan did get knocked out of the cup midweek by a lower-division side, they have begun to show some resolve of late and have clawed their way out of the relegation spots. It's possible to see a valiant rearguard action and nicking a goal or two on the counter due to the individual talents of Moreno, Henrique and Viatri — but it's also possible to see Shenhua slump to yet another away defeat with little more than a whimper. 1-0 to Henan for this correspondent's money, leaving Shenhua needing some solid home performances to stay safe.
Shenhua in 2014 according to North Terrace News:
P 19 W 7 D 2 L 10 GF 19 GA 29 GD -10 Pts 23
Shenhua in 2014 according to the CSL table:
P 19 W 5 D 7 L 7 GF 20 GA 25 GD -5 Pts 22
Steve hosts the Chinese Football Podcast, having joined the WEF team as correspondent for Shanghai Shenhua, the side he has followed since moving to Shanghai in 2010. Exiled from the Victorian town-centre idyll of Feethams along with his childhood football team, Steve spent many an (un)happy year on Hongkou's North Terrace along with the Shenhua Element Crew and Blue Devils before relocating to Sydney from where he continues to follow the Chinese game from afar.
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The Latest: Kyle Busch wins NASCAR's Cup Series championship
Martin Truex Jr. drives on the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. Truex is one of four drivers running for the championship. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on NASCAR's Cup Series championship (all times local):
Kyle Busch has won his second NASCAR Cup Series championship, giving team owner Joe Gibbs his fifth title.
Busch emerged from the Joe Gibbs Racing juggernaut and clinched his second title in five years after two teammates were slowed by pit road gaffes.
Busch won the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway to snap a 21-race losing streak and beat Gibbs teammates Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr., as well as rival Kevin Harvick. Busch won the 2015 title and joins seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson as the only active drivers with multiple Cup championships.
Busch had raced for the championship in each of the last three seasons but fell short last season in part because of his crew's own pit error.
Hamlin and Truex each had issues on pit road.
Denny Hamlin's crew messed up during a pit stop, the second potentially significant mistake by a championship contender in NASCAR's season finale.
A crew member put too large a piece of tape on the air opening to Hamlin's engine, causing it to overheat and forcing him to make an unscheduled stop.
Hamlin dropped from third to 19th because of the stop with 46 laps remaining and fell a lap down.
Fellow Joe Gibbs Racing driver Martin Truex Jr. was forced to pit after his team mixed up the right- and left-side front tires on a stop earlier in the 400-mile race. Truex clearly had the dominant car early in the title bout.
Kyle Busch has won the second stage of NASCAR's Cup Series championship race, taking advantage of a mistake made by Martin Truex Jr.'s crew.
Busch moved to the front when Truex was forced to pit after his team mixed up the right- and left-side front tires on a pit stop at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Truex clearly had the dominant car early in the title bout.
Busch led 29 laps in the 80-lap second stage. Fellow title contender Kevin Harvick crossed the start-finish line second, followed by Truex and Denny Hamlin.
Truex got back on the lead lap — and in the championship hunt — thanks to a fortuitous caution.
Martin Truex Jr.'s crew made a huge mistake in NASCAR's Cup Series championship race, one that could cost him the title.
His team mixed up the right- and left-side front tires on a pit stop on lap 120 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, causing steering issues and forcing the 2017 back to pit road. Truex had led 98 laps and clearly had the dominant car in the title bout.
Truex lost a lap while his crew fixed the error, but still was running in 13th when he returned to the track.
Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch took the lead when Truex drove to the pits.
Martin Truex Jr. has won the opening stage of NASCAR's Cup Series championship race, an indication he's the one to beat in the finale.
Truex, one of four title contenders in the 40-car field, led the final 59 laps of the 80-lap stage at Homestead-Miami Speedway and took the checked flag more than 5 seconds ahead of Kyle Larson.
Fellow championship contenders Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin followed Larson across the start-finish line. Harvick led the first 20 laps in the first stage.
The highest finisher among Truex, Busch, Harvick and Hamlin will win the series championship.
Retired NBA star Michael Jordan is attending the NASCAR Cup Series finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Jordan, who owns the NBA's Charlotte Hornets, and championship contender Denny Hamlin are good friends — they met seven years ago — so Jordan will be rooting for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver and cheering from his pit box.
"We go way back," Jordan said during an interview with NBC Sports. "He's a season-ticket holder at the Hornets. I spend a lot of time playing golf with him, and obviously I'm a big NASCAR fan, so I came out to support him."
Jordan says he grew up watching NASCAR and sets "my clock every Sunday" to catch races.
Jordan says he has no plans to get more involved in racing.
"I've got a lot on my plate," he said. "I love being a fan. I still understand the sport, but in terms of ownership, nah, I think I'm just going to sit back and watch it and support from afar."
NASCAR will run its final race under the Monster Energy banner, as the series is set to move to a new sponsorship model in 2020.
Monster Energy has sponsored the Cup Series since 2017. NASCAR top circuit has also been called the Winston Cup, the Nextel Cup and the Sprint Cup.
Monster executive Mitch Covington said he hoped the company "brought a lot of fun" to NASCAR and the brand will continue to remain in the series. The name of the stock car series will simply be the NASCAR Cup Series.
NASCAR is moving toward a tiered sponsorship, and those plans will be announced at the awards banquet next month.
"Monster has been a phenomenal partner for us," NASCAR President Steve Phelps said Sunday. "They've had significant success with their sponsorship and entitlement."
The NASCAR Cup Series championship will be decided at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. are racing for the title Sunday along with Stewart-Haas Racing star Kevin Harvick.
Busch, Harvick and Truex are all going for a second Cup championship. Hamlin is looking for his first.
Las Vegas odds-makers have basically posted the winner-take-all race as a dead heat with no clear favorite.
This championship field is nearly identical to last year, with Busch, Harvick and Truex returning to the finale again. Hamlin has not been in the championship race since 2014.
Homestead is moving on the 2020 schedule to March, ending its streak of 18 years as the season finale.


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New study seeks public views on pharmacy-based sexual health services
Putting sexual health services into pharmacies is expected to free up doctors' and clinicians' time
Whether people accept pharmacies as sexual health providers is influenced by how comfortable they feel and whether people perceive the service delivery as discrete
University of Warwick PhD research is examining how people in Birmingham experience the delivery of sexual health services in pharmacies
Sexual health provider Umbrella provides services related to sexually transmitted infections and contraception in pharmacies in Birmingham
A new study from Warwick Medical School is seeking the experiences of users of pharmacy-based sexual health services.
Focusing on the Birmingham-based service Umbrella, the study hopes to find out what users like and dislike about the pharmacy services.
Led by PhD student Julia Gauly from the University of Warwick, the aim is to find ways to improve the services. She is looking for volunteers who have recently used the Umbrella sexual health service at one of the partner pharmacies in Birmingham and who would be interested in sharing their experience in a telephone interview.
People who have received any type of contraception (oral contraception, contraceptive injection, morning after pill, condoms) or a service related to sexually transmitted infections (screening for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV or chlamydia treatment) from an Umbrella pharmacy in Birmingham are welcome to contact Julia Gauly to discuss their experience (E: J.Gauly@warwick.ac.uk). All enquiries will be treated confidentially.
Sexual health service providers have recently put more services into pharmacies as these offer a lot of advantages in service delivery: they have long opening hours, evening and weekend access and no appointments need to be scheduled.
Sexual health services are highly important: if left untreated, sexually transmitted infections, which often don't show symptoms, can have severe health implications. Furthermore, contraception services can empower women to choose the number and timing of pregnancies and can help to prevent teenage pregnancy and unwanted pregnancy.
Julia Gauly said: "In recent years, cuts to sexual health services have seen them moved into pharmacies, as has happened with many other services. This has made them more accessible to the general public. However, for people to take up the services, pharmacies have to ensure that people have sufficient privacy and feel comfortable talking about their sexual health concerns.
"Currently we don't really know much about how people experience being provided with sexual health services at the pharmacy and it is really important for us to hear what pharmacy users have to say."
Julia's PhD research will involve face-to-face and telephone interviews with service users and pharmacy staff. Alongside this, she has conducted a systematic review of current evidence on pharmacy-based health services and will conduct an analysis of who is currently reached by pharmacy services.
Dr Helen Atherton, Julia's PhD supervisor, said: "There is evidently a need for high quality research on pharmacy-based sexual health services and this study will contribute to understanding how people perceive the services and how they can be optimised."
Jonathan Ross from Umbrella and University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust said: "We have been offering pharmacy-based sexual health services since August 2015 and are interested to find out how people experience our services."
For more information/interviews contact:
Peter Thorley
Media Relations Manager (Warwick Medical School and Department of Physics)
Email: peter.thorley@warwick.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)24 761 50868
Mob: +44 (0) 7824 540863
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WATER: Water services are shut down in West Island due to a faulty valve
For a brief period on Thursday, all water services in the West Island were to be shut down because of a faulty automatic shutoff valve.
Montreal has issued a boil-water advisory for a large portion of the West Island, affecting mainly municipalities in the North Shore.
The city lifted the advisory at 8:20 p.m. tonight.
According to the city's drinking water service:
About an hour and a half ago, we received a notification from the Sûreté du Québec that a critical valve in the water main at 668d St-Jean Blvd. turned on and was not turned off. Because of this pressure, we lost the connection between the water main and the main hydrant … that we've worked for more than a year on getting to, but also because of the third piece of equipment that we have that we normally use.
The pumps will be operating starting this morning.
The following municipalities have been affected:
Baie d'Urfé, Cavendish, Granby, Lakeshore, Midview, Normandy, Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, St-Lazare, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, St-Lazare, St-Lazare/Dorval
Water depots were closed and the depots of southern Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue were briefly evacuated. They are due to reopen at 10 a.m. today.
During the advisory, an estimate on when services would return to normal was not made.
As of 1 p.m., an Sûreté du Québec check indicated water pressure was restored in all of the affected municipalities.
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Whitaker, known respectfully as Ms. Whitaker by the students she leads in class and on stage, teaches English at Fair Haven K-8 Middle School on Grand Avenue. Also a part-time graduate student, she's 33 years old with the strong, graceful build of the classically trained dancer she is. And she's fighting a mean, degenerative autoimmune disease: diffuse systematic scleroderma. That seems like enough—too much—for any one person. Still, Ms. Whitaker launched and cultivates an after-school ballet program for girls in Fair Haven: BalletHaven.
BalletHaven resuming in the new school year. In May, before summer's arrival, Whitaker's middle schoolers are attentive and calm under her instruction. Lined up at ballet barres reconstructed from old bleachers (thanks to Fair Haven's shop teacher), the girls listen carefully as Whitaker speaks into a microphone, detailing the process of a "chasse"—the ballet term for what is, essentially, an elegant gallop.
"That's good. Focus here," she says, standing in the middle of the stage in sweatpants as she watches the girls cross the stage in pairs, mimicking her movement. "Remember there is no flexed foot. Your foot is pointed the whole time. In French, chasse means to chase. So watch me—this foot is chasing my front foot, but we're still in control—we're not just hopping around." At first, there's complete focus. But with the increasingly energetic movements comes a murmur of young voices, giggles and gasps—and a slight loss of attention. Ms. Whitaker does not approve.
uniform and bun is also an exercise in discipline and preparation, which she says gets the girls focused before they step foot on stage.
While ballet in particular is often associated with the upper middle class, most of Whitaker's students come from low- to middle-income families. That thought motivates Whitaker. "It's not fair that just because you don't have money you don't have access to dance. These girls deserve to dance—they've worked for it and they're so talented." She's set up a Go Fund Me page to raise money for costumes, supplies and uniforms for the girls—although she also asks them to contribute financially in any way they can. "I want them to take some responsibility and feel some ownership over this." But most of the girls can't offer much, and Whitaker has turned to the community for help purchasing camisoles, tights, ballet shoes, and warm-ups.
Within the group there are already a few stars, she says, a couple of whom will dance professionally. "That's not an easy road." So beyond training and uniforms, she's teaching her girls to seek role models for inspiration—Alvin Ailey's venerable dancers for example, or the internationally renowned Cuban National Ballet.


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Currently, hospital staff are only required to undergo formal CPR training every two years. This study examined whether CPR proficiency within a hospital setting could be improved with low dose-high frequency psychomotor simulation among hospitals using the AHA's Resuscitation Quality Improvement mobile simulation stations.
In the study, two mobile simulation stations were placed in the emergency department of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospitals. Quarterly training simulations were integrated into the normal duties of 150 emergency department nurses beginning in June 2015.
When compared to baseline data, use of mobile simulation stations for one year was associated with improved simulated chest compression fraction as well as percentage of compressions with both adequate recoil and depth.
"Furthermore, clinical data collected before and after RQI implementation demonstrated a 14 percent improvement in chest compression fraction delivered to cardiac arrest victims in the Emergency Department," Kurz said.
The study was partially funded by the American Heart Association.
Has this study been published in a scientific journal? If yes, what is the citation?


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Bonuses in The Wizard of Oz slot machine
The most interesting moment is the different bonus options. It is they who turn the Wizard of Oz slot into a unique machine that turns small bets into big jackpots. The good witch Glenda enters the game and can change some characters to a wild symbol. She can change them not only on 1 drum but on all of them. In this game, it all depends on your luck. The game has as many as 30 winning lines. And if, for example, Glenda changes three drums, then your winnings will be worthy.
But not all players are patient and calmly continue to play when they see the Emerald City on the drums one, three and five times in a row. But patient players know that patience will lead them to a bonus level. At the bonus level, you must choose one of three fields: cash, winged monkey or the road to the Emerald City.
If you choose a winged monkey at the bonus level, you will get 8 free spins. Here you plunge into a terrible environment with terrible screams. If you find a winged monkey on the middle reel, these creatures will fly across the screen and change some character into a wild one. Perhaps you will be frightened, but winged monkeys are the symbol that you should look for since they will bring you financial rewards.
As in the movie, in the game, you go on a trip to the Emerald City. The quality of the graphics in the game is very high and you will literally be wrapped in a fabulous atmosphere. While traveling along the yellow brick road, you have the opportunity to open 30 emeralds. In the course of the game in the country of OZ, you will find significant figures for you. You will also be sent to the cornfield to the Scarecrow, to the castle of the crazy Witch, to the apple orchard to the Tin Woodman or to the gloomy forest to the Bold Leo.
Lucky players will go far from the entrance gate to the Emerald City and find the Wizard. This is the moment when you will receive a reward for each figure you find during your trip.
Symbols of The Wizard of Oz slot machine
The basic symbols will bring you very small rewards, but everything changes when you get to the bonus level. Even just because of the bonus levels, the Wizard of Oz slot becomes a very interactive and interesting game. The Wizard of Oz slot machine has an average variance with a winning percentage of 95.99%. The game will be interesting for those who love fairy tales and of course, the game will not disappoint any players aged 18 to 80 years.


The Hotel Daunou Opéra, just twenty minutes away by bus, offers the perfect location from which to visit the legendary Montmartre district. This hill in the midst of Paris offers the very essence of romanticism in the capital, as well as a wealth of typical and delightful bistros. An atmosphere that you would recognise as distinctly French is concentrated here: waiters in jackets, a cloth over their arm and tables on the terrace where you can relax and watch the world go by while enjoying bouchées à la reine accompanied by a Parisian baguette. Montmartre has the feel of a village; a mini-Paris in Paris, exuding charm from every corner.
The winter atmosphere is a special one. Indeed, the best time of the year to visit Paris is in January. The festive atmosphere is fading gradually, but the Christmas decorations remain, and the fresh air drives us to warm ourselves around a hot chocolate. Even bundled up in a coat, the ride is none the less enjoyable as we take in the view. It's also at this time of year that we benefit the most from the Parisian evenings. From 18:00, you can admire the beautifully illuminated buildings and streetlights. All are exquisitely designed because in the capital nothing is left to chance.
Enjoy the winter sales in Paris!
But there's more to enjoy than just a tourist getaway. This this time of year is also great for shopping, as the Winter Sales offer bargains galore. From January 6th to February 16th, 2016, all stores trim their prices and the best deals are available throughout the capital. With broad avenues bursting with shops, and shopping malls at every street corner, everyone can find their own particular style, whether in clothing, furniture, or perfume. There are also prices to suit every budget, from the more affordable stores to the Paris luxury brands, all to satisfy the fashion addict within. Don't miss the Champs-Elysées, where there's an amazing selection of shops, as well as renowned boutiques where you'll be able to access your inner celebrity on the shopping spree of a lifetime.
Whatever you do, don't forget that special someone in your life! Whether enjoying the last days of the sales or just nice getaway, you'll want to make sure you're in the capital for Valentine's Day. One of the many endearing facets of Paris is the city's romantic character. The romance capital of the world is full of glamorous little corners of tenderness, away from prying eyes, waiting to be filled with love. Live the Parisian adventure sensually, as restaurants and theatres open their doors for couples spending quality time together on this loving holiday. Take a stroll in the Montmartre district and enjoy a timeless pause at the top of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica steps to gaze out over the rooftops of the capital. What better way to honour Saint Valentine?
Book your visit to the Opera Garnier and discover this incredible opera house located just a few steps from your Hotel Daunou Opera. This splendid ballet and opera performance venue, which first opened its doors in January 1875, is ready to welcome you.
Spend your Valentine's Day in a world of wellbeing and relaxation by enjoying a spa experience for two. Leave your everyday cares behind, succumb to a thorough pampering and think only of yourselves. The Hotel Daunou Opera invites you to book a spa session in Paris for you and your loved one and make this year's festival of lovers extra-special.
The holidays are approaching, so it's time to do something to delight yourself and your loved ones! Treat yourselves to a seasonal shopping break in Paris and take the opportunity to see the department store Christmas display windows that have become eagerly anticipated annual traditions. Printemps and Galeries Lafayette are waiting for you with wonderful gift ideas and astonishing window displays.
Beautiful and brimming with places of historical, cultural and architectural interest, the Quartier de l'Opéra in Paris leaves a lasting impression on visitors. There is, of course, the fabulous Opera Garnier, as well as several museums and department stores that add to the vibrancy and appeal of the area. Discover the capital's Opera district during your stay at our 3-star Hotel Daunou Opera.
Discover the Canal Saint-Martin in the heart of the 10th arrondissement and soak up the deliciously trendy and cool atmosphere of this unique neighbourhood. Whether you visit for a picnic, a stroll or a summer aperitif, the Canal Saint-Martin district will charm and delight you.
During your stay at the Hotel Daunou Opera you can treat yourself to a relaxing break by slipping away from the Parisian bustle and excitement to enjoy a quiet moment in the Jardin des Tuileries. This beautiful and elegantly designed park is perfect for a picnic or a scenic stroll. While you're there you can check out the famous Tuileries funfair, a real Parisian institution.
During your stay at the Hotel Daunou Opera, why not take a trip to the Palace of Versailles, located about 40 minutes from the centre of Paris? From June, this World Heritage Site invites you every Saturday evening to an enchanting extravaganza called the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes (Night Fountains Show)!
Without a doubt it's the most elegant square in Paris. Located near the Opera Garnier, the Louvre and the Jardin des Tuileries, the Place Vendôme beguiles with its unmatched charm. Let us tell you everything you need to know about the Place Vendôme, from its fascinating history to its very luxurious brands, before you take a stroll in this renowned square that's just a stone's throw from the Hôtel Daunou Opéra!
Built in the mid-19th century and today listed as a historic monument, the Opéra Garnier, also known as the Palais Garnier, is a national theatre and possibly the world's most renowned opera house. This imposing building is located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, near the Hotel Daunou Opera. The Opera Garnier is open to visits and offers a very rich programme of performances throughout the year.
Christmas is only a few days away, and Paris is ready to embrace the festivities with her customary joie de vivre. Already the City of Light is illuminated with a thousand colours. Shop windows are filled with gifts and seasonal decorations. Some shops, however, particularly the department stores, take their window displays to a whole new level of eye-catching, jaw-dropping, heart-warming splendour. Even if you are only passing through Paris, you need to see at least one of these stunning scenes!
Spring has finally arrived in Paris, and it's time to enjoy the parks and green spaces of the capital and stock up on fresh air and good cheer! Here's a selection of charming green spaces that are often overlooked by visitors to the city.
Paris offers a huge choice of activities and places to see when skies are grey. To help you stay dry, the Hotel Daunou Opera has put together a few suggestions of things to do to when the rain begins to fall ... and there's something for everyone!
Film fans can have a great time finding the locations that have formed the backdrops to their favourite scenes. The Paris-based film heritage and new movie support group Mission Cinéma understand this and have issued a series of illustrated film trail guides to help you to enjoy unusual outings in Paris in the footsteps of the stars.


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Looking back 75 years ago
By Arkansas Living Magazine staff on	 February 1, 2021
In February 1946, Arkansas' electric co-ops were busy re-starting the rural electrification of the state after World War II greatly slowed the movement. Beyond our state, the nation and world were undergoing major changes. Here are some highlights from 1946, the year the co-ops began publishing what is now Arkansas Living.
On Feb. 4, 1946, newspapers began running weather forecasts again. They had been suspended since Dec. 15, 1941, as part of homeland security during World War II.
On Feb. 16, 1946, the first commercial helicopter made its first flight.
On Feb. 14, 1946, the ENIAC electronic computer began operating. It was the first general purpose electronic computer and weighed 30 tons, had 18,000 vacuum tubes, was 8 feet tall and 100 feet long.
The price of a gallon of milk was 67 cents.
A dozen eggs cost 59 cents.


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