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Q: I still write web apps in ASP Legacy -- What is a good modern alternative to this platform? Hi and thanks for reading,
I still write web applications in classic ASP, and I would like to move to a more modern web application platform. What languages and frameworks offer a reasonable migration path from classic ASP in the year 2011?
Thanks for your help,
Will

A: ASP.NET MVC. I wrote classic ASP for 10+ years, including full implementations of ActiveRecord-style business objects and domain entities. I started out in VBScript but switched to JScript around 2003 and never looked back. I worked on every release of ASP.NET from the pre-1.0 beta, and absolutely hated the code-behind event-driven model - ViewState, OnClick handlers, just felt like completely the wrong way to work with a stateless protocol like HTTP and a markup language like HTML.
ASP.NET MVC was an absolute revelation; the first framework that felt like I was actually using the knowledge of requests, responses, headers and markup that I'd gained writing classic ASP. I'm now developing a handful of ASP.NET MVC apps as well as maintaining our legacy JScript/ASP codebase, and I genuinely think it's the cleanest migration path from legacy ASP to something modern, testable, object-oriented and elegant. The request, response, server, etc. objects are still there, and do (roughly!) the same things they did in classic ASP, but once you start to learn about ViewModels and controller attributes you'll quickly start writing much, much cleaner, more elegant code.

A: If you write web forms in ASP legacy (you mean Classic ASP?), then IMHO the simplest and logical transition is to ASP.NET.
If you choose ASP.NET, do yourself a favor and learn yourself ASP.NET (code-behind, data binding, etc.) so that you understand its basics. Some web developers who took the step from ASP to ASP.NET still write their websites "the legacy way" and miss many .NET advantages.

A: Imo, the smoothest transition from classic asp, is to php or python, not ASP.Net.
Classic ASP is a non compiled interpreted platform, so is php and python.  ASP.Net is compiled, and generally means needing full blown Visual Studio.
If you want to be able to build web apps in sublime, atom, visual studio code, or {Insert your favorite editor here} then php or python would be the way to go.  Python more so than php, it's much more modern, and has way more features.
And if you want to get really snazzy, you can ditch IIS entirely, and go with node.js and nginx.
Use node.js + gulp + express + angular + {insert database node module here}.
Use gulp to structure your Css and Javascript and set build tasks for your css and javascript, and by build I mean just minifying and trasnforming SASS (Scss) into .css, and concatenanting and minifying Javascript.
Use Nginx to serve the static compiled css and js files built by gulp.
Use Express to build fluent rest based web services in javascript in ES6.
Build your whole web app with angular and make it client heavy where all your server logic is rest based web services.
You can also ditch angular and lean more heavily on express.  There is an html template engine for express you can install in node and use express as an MVC framework.
Being entirely node and nginx... One well performing website, very fast, and easy to scale.
There is little need for a website to be on a compiled platform imo.  If you do end up with the need for compiler based performance, just build that part in compiled code.
E.g. you can have a website that's 90% python, or whatever, and the 10% that needs to be compiled do it in .Net Web Api 2, or Java on Spring.


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Construction Partnership Celebrates Diversity Figures for NAW 2021
Leeds College of Building and construction partner, BAM, is celebrating student diversity figures as they join the rest of the country in marking National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2021), taking place between 8 and 14 February 2021.
Since choosing Leeds College of Building as a training provider four years ago, BAM has significantly increased the number of female apprentices enrolled on their Level 4 programme. Construction management, site supervisor, quantity surveying, and civil engineering apprenticeships have risen from 20% to nearly 30% females, compared to just one in eight (12.5%) construction workers nationally (GMB, 2019).
The apprenticeship programme is also nearly three times more ethnically diverse than recorded in the construction sector. Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation stands at 15% compared to less than 6% of construction workers nationally.
(ONS Labour Force Surveys)
In 2020, apprentices across BAM Nuttall and BAM Construct were brought together for the first time as a combined college cohort after listening to the businesses' needs. Around 40 BAM Nuttall and 12 BAM Construct apprentices attend Leeds College of Building each year, joining over 300 employed nationally by BAM. This merger enhanced inclusivity and collaboration across the organisations.
BAM cites the inspiring diversity of staff in the Leeds College of Building lecturing team as of significant benefit to the Apprenticeship programme. Over the last decade, a focus on apprenticeships has resulted in a massive growth of the college's technical and professional training and the team who deliver it.
Today, the Faculty of Higher Education, Construction Design & Management at Leeds College of Building employs 30% female staff (out of a total of 56 staff). Female lecturers come from a wide range careers including architecture, civil engineering, quantity surveying, and transport planning. Among the role models is Nikki Davis, the first female Vice-Principal at Leeds College of Building.
We're delighted that the work we are doing as a College and with employers such as BAM is helping to create a more diverse workforce in the construction and built environment sector. Apprenticeships breathe new life into businesses and help close skill gaps, so it's really important that they are accessible to everyone.
Nikki Davis, Vice Principal at Leeds College of Building
Chris Tunningley, Assistant Director in the Faculty of the Built Environment & Engineering Services at Leeds College of Building, said:
"I am incredibly proud of our work with Apprentices at Leeds College of Building. We aim to encourage an opportunity for all, across a wide range of quality apprenticeships, however this would not be possible without our excellent staff and employers like BAM providing the opportunities. Together, we can play our part in pushing the industry forwards and highlighting the diverse range of opportunities available in the Construction Industry. 'Build the Future' is the theme for #NAW2021. What better representation of the future than building a diverse workforce in our sector."
Paul Skerry, UK Early Careers & Professional Development Manager at Royal BAM Group, said:
"At BAM, we are working hard to improve the diversity of our business and our industry. We have four active @BAM People Networks which amplify minority voices and work hard towards achieving a larger critical mass of under-represented groups, by creating inclusive environments where everyone can achieve their full potential. These include WISE@BAM (our gender diversity network) and ABILITY@BAM (championing those who are disabled and neuro-diverse and supporting our business to become Disability Confident Level 2 in 2021). Our partnership with Leeds College of Building ensures that this change happens as early as possible, through interventions in vocational enrichment, to enable our Apprentices to become future ambassadors of inclusion."
Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, Gillian Keegan said:
"Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to learn while you earn, opening up new and exciting career paths that can transform lives. It's been a tough year for everyone, but we want the theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2021 to be a springboard to look ahead to how apprenticeships can futureproof workforces and boost careers."
This year is the 14th annual National Apprenticeship Week, coordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service.
To celebrate, Leeds College of Building is taking part in several virtual events to mark #NAW2021:
Leeds Apprenticeship Festival (8-12 February):
Leeds College of Building will be hosting a stand at this virtual event which will feature live Q&A sessions with employers and trainers throughout the week. The annual physical event usually attracts thousands to First Direct Arena, but this year will go virtual owing to Covid-19 restrictions. To find out more and pre-book live sessions, visit: www.leedsapprenticeshipfestival.co.uk
EN:Able Futures Webinar: Apprenticeships in Construction, Housing & Civil Engineering
Together with EN:Able Futures , Leeds College of Building and two employers from the industry will host a live webinar on Thursday 11 February, 5.30pm. The event is designed for anyone interested in finding out more about the apprenticeships and careers available in Construction, Housing & Civil Engineering. Two apprentices will also talk about their experiences and training routes. Questions will be answered via the webinar chat function. Register your interest at eventbrite.
Virtual Open Event (Thursday 18 February):
A virtual open event will take place on Thursday 18 February, showcasing the college and degree-level courses available at Leeds College of Building. Advisors will be available to discuss everything on offer and the support available at College. Register your interest at: www.lcb.ac.uk/events
#NAW2021 #BuildTheFuture

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La Jolla, Calif.-based Kashi rolls out all natural Kashi 7 Grain Waffles and Kashi Blueberry Waffles. Toasty and golden on the outside, and light and fluffy on the inside, they are a welcome breakfast addition to Kashi's family of frozen foods.
Each serving of Kashi 7 Grain Waffles is an excellent source of fiber (7g), provides half of your daily whole grain needs (24g), and offers 590mg of beneficial ALA omega-3s. They are especially tasty with fresh fruit, honey or even with almond butter for a nutty twist. Kashi Blueberry Waffles combine whole grains with real blueberries for a tender waffle with tangy sweetness – perfect with yogurt, sprinkled with nuts and fresh sliced bananas. This fruity waffle is also an excellent source of fiber (6g), and has 23g of whole grains and 560mg of ALA omega-3s. Both flavors are free from artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors and preservatives.
"There's nothing better than enjoying tasty warm waffles as part of a balanced breakfast to begin the day," says Keegan Sheridan, natural food and lifestyle expert at Kashi. "Not only are our new Kashi Waffles flavorful and smooth with a velvety batter made from our heritage whole grains, they offer plenty of positive nutrition like fiber and omega-3s."
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Luxury travelers are defined by the source as individuals who spent at least 30,000 U.S. dollars on travel in 2015.


TUITION Tuition is based on a 30 week academic year, September 8, 2018 through June 8, 2019.
BILLING/PAYMENT Invoices will be issued every other month. The bill reflects a portion of the overall tuition and does not reflect the number of weeks in that billing period. Invoices will also include any instructional materials, recital, competition, master class or festival fees (where applicable). Tuition payment is due on the following five dates: August 15, October 15, December 15, February 15, April 15. REFUNDS once paid, tuitions are non-refundable.
SUMMER SESSION 2019 (JUNE 10 – AUGUST 30) Lessons are paid for in advance of the summer based on number of lessons the family anticipates taking. Differences will be accounted for on the first fall tuition bill. Summer lessons are recommended for all students and especially for first and second year students. Summer tuition rate is $100 per hour for registered students.
Families receiving 2 hours or more of weekly instruction will receive a 5% discount.
REGISTRATION/ADMINISTRATIVE FEE Reserves your lesson time for the fall. The fee schedule is as follows: $60, $110, $150 and $180 for one, two, three and four students respectively. This is in addition to the tuition.
SCHEDULED/MISSED LESSONS 33 private lessons will be scheduled throughout the academic year (tuition pays for 30 lessons). This enables the student to miss 2 "free" lessons due to family vacations, illness, sports conflicts, last minute cancellations, etc. In the case of an emergency another arrangement might be made at the mutual convenience and discretion of the teacher and student. No refunds will be made for cancelled lessons.
PERSONAL/SICK/SNOW CANCELLATIONS One personal/sick day is reserved for the teacher. In the case of inclement weather, one make-up will be offered at the end of the academic year if the teacher has already taken a personal/sick day. Lessons otherwise missed by the teacher will be made-up.


Join us for this 1-day Avalanche Rescue course to set you up for success as a competent member of any backcountry party for winter outings.
Designed for newcomers to the backcountry and seasoned veterans alike, the skills covered in this intensive clinic will give you more confidence to use your avalanche rescue equipment and a framework for sound decision-making in the event of an avalanche incident. We'll provide you with resources to access backcountry conditions and weather forecasts, how to make a basic emergency plan and discuss how to manage groups in avalanche terrain.
The key topics covered, combined with ample hands-on practice will help you perform critical rescue skills in the event of an avalanche burial. Our systematic approach with professional instruction and coaching will help you get to know your avalanche transceiver inside and out, use your probe and shovel effectively as well as get the skinny on the airbag and Avalung use.
Our outdoor classroom won't require skis or any specialized equipment, only warm clothing, winter footwear, and ample calories.
This course meets guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association and also meets guidelines set by the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR). When completed, this course will provide you with the prerequisite Avalanche Rescue certification to continue on with the Pro Level 1 if that is your goal. We recommend all backcountry users refresh with the ARC every two years.
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Abstract: Flawed Frameworks for Assessing Dual-Use Science. Many U.S. intelligence and nongovernment assessments of dual-use science place too much emphasis on narrow, abstract technical details, rather than on the broader social and scientific factors that can affect terrorist threats. Disconnects between Intelligence and Relevant Experts. Intelligence analysts responsible for assessing security threats in the biological arena have only limited and ad hoc relationships with science advisers or science advisory groups. They have virtually no contact with social science experts who could educate them about the social dimensions of scientific work and technology. Managing the Politics of Expertise. New structures and practices for the acquisition and use of expert knowledge in threat assessments need to be created to reduce the level of distrust between the scientific and intelligence communities. New Resources for Intelligence. Intelligence analysts require a broader array of social, material, and intellectual resources to draw on for their threat assessments of dual-use science.
39. Tackling terror in Africa: what local roles for insurgency groups?
64. Making the Case: What is America's Best Bad Option in Syria?
Abstract: The Nigerian militant Islamist group Boko Haram has grown increasingly virulent since late 2010, reflecting a major transformation in its capacity, tactics, and ideology. There are indications of expanding links between Boko Haram and international Islamist terrorist organizations. Support for Boko Haram among some of northern Nigeria's marginalized Muslim communities suggests that security actions alone will be insufficient to quell the instability.
75. What is the (New) Deal with Fragile States?
Abstract: Some states lack the capability and/or the willingness to progressively promote the shared development of their citizens and are particularly vulnerable to external shocks and internal conflicts. They have been described as "fragile states". The poor governance and lack of state capabilities in around 45 fragile states pose a threat to global security and development. Effective international partnerships are necessary to pull them out of low-development–high-conflict traps. The "New Deal on Fragile States" announced on 30 November 2011 at the Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan by the g7+ (see "The International Dialogue on Peace-building and State-building and the g7+" Box) is the most recent initiative to foster such partnerships.
Abstract: A few days before Seoul hosted the official Nuclear Security Summit in late March, experts met to discuss progress on nuclear security. The keynote speaker, Dr. Graham Allison from Harvard University, suggested a strategy of three "No's" to reduce future nuclear risks: no loose nuclear weapons or materials; no new national enrichment or reprocessing facilities; and no new nuclear weapon states. This strategy links traditional "nuclear security"—physical protection of nuclear material—with nuclear nonproliferation and fuel cycle management. Yet at the summit a few days later, the 52 heads of state, along with leaders of four international organizations on nuclear terrorism, focused on doing exactly the opposite: separating out nuclear security from nonproliferation, and putting as much distance between the growth of nuclear power and nuclear risks as possible. The result: underwhelming progress and no surprises.
78. Drugs in Afghanistan—A Forgotten Issue?
Abstract: Leadership decapitation has largely failed to produce desired policy results against organizations other than terrorist groups, such as state regimes and drug cartels. For example, killing or capturing kingpins has had little effect on the flow of drugs into the United States, and worse, it has often led to more drugs, more cartels, and more violence. Terrorist groups are different. Because they are violent, clandestine, and values-based organizations, terrorist groups are especially susceptible to leadership decapitation.
Abstract: Targeting militant leaders is central to many states' national security strategies, but does it work? What should policymakers expect when government armed forces kill or capture militant leaders? Is leadership decapitation more likely to succeed or fail under certain conditions? These questions have never been more pressing than since the May 2011 killing of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden.
Abstract: The face of extremism in Indonesia has changed dramatically over the past decade. While the security threat from Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) and other Salafi-Jihadist groups remains, it has diminished significantly from its heyday in the early 2000s. With many hardline leaders now in prison or dead and current mainstream leaders reluctant to support terror attacks, violence as a means to establish an Islamic state appears to be losing favor in militant circles. New followers continue to be radicalized through a number of channels, but there are also former radicals who are disengaging as they grow disillusioned with movement tactics and leadership, as they develop new relationships, and as their priorities shift. The organized, large-scale bombings have declined, largely in response to a changing security environment. Small-scale attacks and targeted assassinations are still prevalent, but these are often the actions of small splinter groups or unaffiliated individuals. Within JI itself, support for terror attacks on Indonesian soil is increasingly a minority-held view.
Abstract: Now that Osama bin Laden is dead, the big question to ask is whether global terrorism will die with him. What did bin Laden leave behind?
Abstract: Searching for the roots of terrorism after the attacks of 9/11, the world's attention turned to Pakistan and to Pakistan's religious schools, the "madrasas". This put pressure on the Pakistani government to reform the madrasas and ignited a long standing debate on the role of religious education in Pakistan and its links to radicalisation and militancy. This policy brief argues that the madrasa debate is not premised on a fair description of reality. The madrasa sector is diverse. The majority of Pakistan's madrasas are moderate institutions, concerned with promoting Islamic beliefs and knowledge. This makes it important to distinguish between moderate and militant madrasas. Madrasas must be seen as part of an Islamic tradition of learning, not primarily as political groups, but rather as socio-cultural institutions that are revered by many in Pakistan today.


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Q: Python Basics How do I work out the year of birth from a persons age? Total beginner at Python 3 and was wondering how do I calculate the year of birth from persons age?
So far I have:
name = input("What is your name?")
age = input("Hello {0}, How old are you?".format(name))
print("Hello {0}, your age is {1}".format(name, age))
#getting the year
import datetime
year = datetime.datetime.today().year
print("your year of birth is {2}".format( year - age )) #stuck here

Thanks

A: There are two things to look at. First are the types of the operand year and age. year is an integer while age is a string, and the - operator expected that both operands be integers, so age needs to be int(age). Second, the index for the formatted string is off; it needs to be at the zeroth index since there's only one value.
print("your year of birth is {0}".format(year - int(age)))

A: you age input needs to be an int, since an int can't operate with a string:
import datetime

name = input('What is your name? ')
age = int(input('Hello {0}, How old are you? '.format(name)))
print('Hello,',name,'your age is',age)

year = (datetime.datetime.today().year)-age

print('Your year of birth is',year)

output:
What is your name? bob
Hello bob, How old are you? 6
Hello, bob your age is 6
Your year of birth is 2012

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Kesha's Abuse Claims Against Dr. Luke Thrown Out, NY Judge Calls Her Requests for Freedom 'Unreasonable'
By Dee Lockett
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Kesha has hit another major roadblock in her fight to be freed from her contract with Sony and Dr. Luke. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a judge has thrown out several claims of abuse against Dr. Luke following a previously denied injunction and Kesha's subsequent appeal. The judge has refuted Kesha's claims that forcing her to continue working under her alleged abuser is akin to a form of slavery, claiming that, in rejecting Sony's offer to work with other producers without Dr. Luke's direct involvement, Kesha is acting "unreasonably." Kesha recently revealed that she also rejected an offer of freedom that would've required her to issue a public apology and recant her allegations of rape against Dr. Luke. In an even bigger blow, the judge has thrown out Kesha's claim that she is a victim of a hate crime, citing lack of jurisdiction and physical evidence. "Insults about her value as an artist, her looks, and her weight are insufficient to constitute extreme, outrageous conduct intolerable in civilized society," the judge writes.
Following this latest decision, Kesha may either have to continue her fight in Los Angeles court (where a separate lawsuit against Dr. Luke is pending and currently on hold) or carry on her injunction in New York with only one lesser counterclaim remaining. The judge's closing statement: "Every rape is not a gender-motivated hate crime."
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A name synonymous with brutality, Parkway Drive have worked their way up the metalcore ladder to sit at the very top over the last 15 years. We thought it only right to look back on the tracks that helped them reach such lofty heights and why they always been a cut above the rest.
The place where it all started. Written with the intention of triggering tinnitus in as many ear drums as possible, the early intention of Parkway was nothing more than trying to incite as much mayhem as possible. Dirty riffs, debaucherous vocal refrains and the sort of breakdowns that stick to your ceiling like tar, the benchmark was set high from the get go.
Good songs are timeless. No matter when they were penned, the best of the best stick with you for your whole life. Managing to change pace at least 3 times without even breaking a sweat, 'Romance Is Dead' is such an example of this sort of song. A staple of the band's live set ever since it was dropped, and possessing one of the most bile soaked mosh calls ever mustered, this is how you write a metalcore song.
Easily one of the most recognisable, iconic and skull splitting songs in Parkway's illustrious and extensive catalogue, it doesn't get much pure than this. Meaty, belligerant and wonderfully violent, this is a band at their absolute peak.
Just try and show us a more punishing, atmopsheric, gargantuan closing track for an album than the last crescendo of the band's third album. Demonstrating how desolation doesn't always have to come from straightforward heaviness, this 5 minute epic manages to transcend the metalcore troupes that the band helped to develop before delivering one of the most devestating breakdowns anyone has ever produced. A total gamechanger.
There are plenty of moments on 'Deep Blue' that could be used to define who Parkway Drive are but there's something about 'Karma' that sticks out like a thumb that has a massive chunk of coral lodged in it. Maybe it's the straight for the jugular nature of the riffing. Maybe it's how much fun the band obviously had filming the video as they show off how brilliant they are at water sports as well as playing instruments. Whatever it is, this slice of metalcore gold demonstrates the attitude of a band who know how to not take themselves too seriously in a scene that loves to do just that.
Some people think it's really easy to write a sing-along moment. Sure, you can throw a woah-oh into a song and hope that people grasp onto it, but you need to make it mean something to really get a crowd screaming that refrain back at you. Parkway mastered that art on this firm fan-favourite found at the tail end of 'Deep Blue'.
It was on 'Atlas' that the Parkway first really started to experiment with their sound. Though without deviating too far away from their bullish roots, the likes of 'Wild Eyes' incorporated new elements that only maximised the ferocity of the band's output.
If you're going to take the world by storm, make sure that you do it wholeheartedly. Ripping up the rulebook that they helped write and jumping out of a plane in the process, Parkway caught everybody off guard when they released the first taste of their 6th record 'Ire'. Combining metalcore intensity with a hook that wouldn't sound of the place in your dad's classic rock collection, it was the sort of statement that only a band like this could make.
One of the most incredible things about Parkway's transformation is how even though they were playing with a new type of fire, they still knew how to deal out the sort of riffs that could move tectonic plates. Gutteral yet slow burning, this monolithian effort showcased that change is nothing to be scared of. It should be embraced, nutured and then thrown into a moshpit.
Looking at Parkway today, the amount of ground they have covered over the years is astounding. Evolving into a band that can fill arenas without even breaking a sweat while completely redefining what a heavy band can achieve, 'The Void' is a perfect measuring point. Accomodating yet unique, brutal yet boyish, the future continues to look bright and exciting for one of the most daring bands in the game.


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What Can You Find in the Herkimer Diamond Mines?
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Prospect for your own Herkimer Diamonds at The Herkimer Diamond Mines and stay with us at our historic bed and breakfast located in the heart of Herkimer, New York. We're only an 8-minute drive from the mines. We offer clean, comfortable, and unique accommodations and a huge homemade breakfast daily. Check availability and book your stay at grand-colonial.com.
The surface mines at The Herkimer Diamond Mines contain calcite, stromatolite, and the world-famous Herkimer Diamond. The Herkimer Diamond is the clearest oldest quartz in the world and was formed nearly 500 million years ago. It's also exponentially harder (7.5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale) than other quartz material from around the world. Here's what you might find while mining:
Loose Herkimer Diamonds
Loose Herkimer Diamonds tend to be small in size and are relatively easy to find on the top layer of dirt on the ground. We recommend that you bring a small gardening-type shovel to aid in digging and sifting through the dirt. In our opinion, this is the easiest method and best tool for finding small loose Herkimer Diamonds. They are often plainly visible on the ground surface especially after it rains. If it's sunny, the crystals will likely sparkle in the sun and will be easy to see.
A matrix is the natural dolomite limestone rock in which Herkimer Diamonds are embedded. Look for dark sparkly rocks a bit larger than two fists covered with small dark holes. These small holes are called vugs, and they might contain Herkimer Diamonds. When you purchase your mining wristband in the Village Hall registration building the staff will provide you with a two to three-pound sledgehammer. The sledgehammer is the best tool to use to break the dolomite limestone and expose Herkimer Diamonds. We recommend bringing or purchasing eye protection goggles if you plan to crack open rocks. If you expose a Herkimer Diamond and it doesn't wiggle like a loose tooth, consider leaving it inside its host rock. It could be more valuable that way and you won't risk fracturing the crystal.
Drusy is a coating of fine Herkimer Diamonds that never left the host dolomite limestone. Unlike lose Herkimer Diamonds, drusy has only one termination point, facing away from the host rock. Drusy is typically visible on the outside of the dolomite limestone and is easily spotted. It forms in colors from white to brownish-grey to black. The darker the drusy, the more valuable the piece.
Calcite has a white or off-white cubic-like appearance and it can be found on the surface of many rocks in the mines. Calcite can be easily chipped off its host rock, but don't be fooled- it is not a Herkimer Diamond.
Stromatolites are ancient fossils believed to be 900 million years old. They are a layered sheet-like rock that was originally formed by the growth of cyanobacteria. Although not Herkimer Diamonds, fossilized stromatolites provide a record of early life on earth and are a great find.
What Can You Do with Your Finds?
As long as you can carry it out of the mines, everything you find is yours to keep. Herkimer Diamonds in all three natural forms can be displayed and admired as found. You can visit the appraising station at the Trading Post to learn the value of your Herkimer Diamonds. You can also visit the Artisan Center at Miners' Village to create a piece of jewelry using the Herkimer Diamonds you found.
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Mastocytosis - a disease of the circulatory system, which yields a massive special cells - mast cells, mast cells and tissue basophils. These cells are impregnated with a different internal organs and skin.
Mastocytosis has two forms - cutaneous and systemic.
Cutaneous mastocytosis - is usually mastocytosis in children. When mastocytosis in children appears urticaria pigmentosa, diffuse or local maculopapular rash on the skin brown or orange-pink color, which arises from the accumulation of a large number of small fat cells.
Less common diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis, which occurs when the skin mast cells infiltration unbeaten discrete nature.
In most cases cutaneous mastocytosis in children appears before the age of two years.
Systemic mastocytosis often form occurs in adults. It appears in the form of multifocal lesions of bone marrow this can also affect the skin, lymph nodes, spleen, liver and gastrointestinal tract.
• mast cell leukemia in which the bone marrow is observed in more than 20% mast cells, no damage to the skin, multiorgan failure. It has a poor prognosis.
• lymph nodes (an increase in the appearance of pain).
To diagnose mastocytosis explore krov.O mastocytosis indicates the presence in the blood of a plurality of mast cells and tryptase and histamine, which are the products of their vital functions.
To determining the number, type and degree of development of mast cells, a biopsy of the skin, bone marrow, and other organs affected.
To detect any irregularities in the spleen or liver ultrasound and CT performed. When lesions of the digestive tract endoscopy is used.
To start the treatment mastocytosis should consult a physician and hematologist.
• Zodak, Tavegil, Suprastin - as antihistamines.
In the presence of diffuse systemic mastocytosis shows removal of the spleen.
In severe mastocytosis or its resistance to allergy medications used PUVA therapy. This therapy effectively reduces the number of lesions. The improvement has been observed after 25 sessions of PUVA therapy 3-5Dzh / cm² at a time.


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Malta Gaming Authority, a gambling regulator, is planning to launch a sandbox test. A sandbox test is one that is conducted with software to check several things including security and to make sure the program is running correctly. The test will be run on cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. The idea is to test whether Malta will allow cryptocurrencies to be added as payment options.
Malta regulates many of the online casinos. Numerous casinos moved offshore for better taxes, but then they needed to have a regulator that could be trusted to keep the companies legitimate. The MGA formed to ensure any casino with the MGA logo would be recognized as properly licensed and regulated.
September 2017, Malta Gaming Authority announced that it would audit Prince Water House Coopers or PWC as a way to create a sandbox test environment that would assess risks and benefits of cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrencies could improve Malta's GDP by 12% if it is named trustworthy. Nothing else was said at the time when the test would happen. However, in a new press release, the Malta Gaming Authority announced they would start the trial in quarter two of 2018. The test will go on for six months. The regulatory body did say the length of the test could be changed, shortened or lengthened until they are satisfied with the results.
Before the test could happen, Malta Gaming Authority wanted shareholders to weigh in, and discuss parameters for the analysis. Parties will need to submit their contribution by April 30, 2018.
The test is going to examine cryptocurrencies to see if it is a viable payment option. They will also look at "token" operators on a specific case by case situation. Operators will need to be able to verify a gamblers wallet address to accept cryptocurrency in their casinos. They want the wallets to be tied to a registered account and withdrawals to non-registered wallets will be forbidden. Although, the MGA did say there are some rare exceptions to the rule. The idea is to have one cryptocurrency account registered with one wallet address to ensure everything is legitimate.
There are still people who believe that cryptocurrency is a way to conduct illegal acts, and yes the situation has lent itself to that in the past, but more transparency is coming. With blockchain, it is easier to see where money is coming and going, but still, the MGA needs a test of the overall system.


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John Veroneau is a Chambers-ranked international trade lawyer and co-chairs the firm's International Trade Practice Group. Having served in senior positions in both Executive and Legislative branches, he provides legal and strategic advice to clients on a broad range of international trade and other public policy matters.
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Mr. Veroneau was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Ambassador and Deputy United States Trade Representative (USTR) under President George W. Bush. He previously served as USTR's General Counsel. In these capacities, he worked on a wide range of matters, including negotiating trade and investment agreements, initiating and defending World Trade Organization (WTO) disputes, executing U.S. trade laws, and assisting U.S. companies address foreign trade barriers.
Mr. Veroneau was also confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense under President Clinton.
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The President's Long-Forgotten Power To Raise Tariffs
Border Adjustment Taxes: Tax Reform and Trade
January 27, 2017, Washington International Trade Association
OPINION: WTO Should Not Authorize Theft Of Intellectual Property
A New Trade Enforcement Tool
April 6, 2016, Global Policy Watch
We think a new trade enforcement tool is needed that would give US companies an opportunity to seek Trade Enforcement Advisory Opinions from the International Trade Commission (ITC). We describe this proposal in an op-ed piece that was up on Politico today. Our proposal is that Congress should expand its use of Section 332 beyond...… Continue Reading
Restoring Support for International Trade
October 4, 2016, Council on Foreign Relations
Recent Developments and the Future Outlook for the Ongoing US-EU Large Civil Aircraft Trade Dispute
Latest Developments In the latest tit-for-tat action in a long-running trade dispute between the United States ("US") and the European Union ("EU"), the EU announced that effective November 10, 2020 it would apply a 25% tariff on products found in 136 8-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule ("HTS") numbers ranging from vitamins to video game consoles. (The full list ...
Joe Biden must reflect patriotic globalism in better trade policy
November 10, 2020, The Hill
CFIUS Publishes Final Rule Governing Mandatory Filing Requirements for Critical Technology Businesses
On September 15, 2020, the Department of the Treasury, as chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS"), published in the Federal Register a final rule (the "Final Rule") amending the requirement to file with CFIUS certain transactions involving U.S. businesses that produce, design, test, manufacture, fabricate, or develop one or ...
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Regarding the Trump Administration's Push to Secure Supply Chains in the United States/New Interagency Effort Aimed at Expanding Sectors, Measures
June 9, 2020, Global Policy Watch
Implications of Secretary Pompeo's Certification that Hong Kong No Longer Warrants Separate Treatment Under U.S. Law
On May 27, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo certified to Congress pursuant to the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 that "Hong Kong does not continue to warrant treatment under United States laws in the same manner as U.S. laws were applied to Hong Kong before July 1997." In a statement, Secretary Pompeo attributed this action to the announced ...
CFIUS Proposes New Rules Governing Mandatory Filing Requirements for Critical Technology Businesses
On May 21, 2020, the Department of the Treasury, as chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS"), published in the Federal Register a proposed rule (the "Proposed Rule") that would amend the requirements to file with CFIUS certain transactions involving U.S. businesses that produce, design, test, manufacture, fabricate, or develop ...
New CFIUS Report Offers a Glimpse of First Data Collected Post-FIRRMA; CFIUS Announces New Web Portal Coming Soon
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS" or the "Committee") released its Annual Report to Congress regarding foreign acquisitions of, and investments in, U.S. businesses reviewed by CFIUS in 2018. The Committee also released a table reflecting data on the total number of formal reviews (not declarations) in 2019.
National Security Tariff Investigation Targets Steel-Based Components of Electrical Transformers
The Commerce Department on May 4, 2020, announced a new investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, this time examining whether "laminations for stacked cores for incorporation into transformers, stacked and wound cores for incorporation into transformers, electrical transformers, and transformer regulators are being imported into the ...
CFIUS Filing Fees Go Into Effect May 1
The day we have all been expecting has finally come — CFIUS filing fees are going into effect on May 1, 2020. As discussed in our earlier alert, on March 4, 2020, the Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") issued a proposed rule regarding CFIUS filing fees, which were authorized under the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 ("FIRRMA"). ...
Importers Facing "Economic Hardship" May Seek To Delay Payment of Ordinary Tariffs For 90 Days: Punitive Tariffs and Trade Remedies Excluded
In response to ongoing requests for tariff relief from importers facing economic hardship during the COVID-19 crisis as well as pressure from Congress, U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") and the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a joint temporary final rule on April 19, 2020, that provides importers with an option to delay the payment of certain ...
President Trump Signs Executive Order Formalizing "Team Telecom"
On Saturday, April 4, 2020, the White House released the long-awaited Executive Order ("EO") formalizing the "Team Telecom" Process, titled the "Executive Order on Establishing the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector" ("the Committee"). This EO provides, for the first time, formal ...
COVID-19: Implications for CFIUS
The scope and scale of recent events is almost inconceivable. All of us —including the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS") — are sailing in uncharted waters. That said, while we may not have all of the answers, we are able to share some insights from the CFIUS front lines regarding how the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic ...
COVID-19 Tariff Relief
USTR may exclude tariffs on Chinese imports related to COVID-19 response In response to COVID-19, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative ("USTR") announced on March 20, 2020, that it is inviting comments on possible modifications to the list of goods from China subjected to additional tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 ("Section 301 ...
The Department of the Treasury Issues Proposed Regulations to Impose Fees for Certain CFIUS Filings
Filing fees — one of the long awaited (and dreaded) innovations of the 2018 Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) that has transformed the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) — have finally arrived. For more than 30 years, transactions could be submitted to CFIUS for review without a fee payable to the federal ...
New Section 232 Tariffs Imposed on Derivative Steel and Aluminum Articles
On January 29, 2020, the Administration published Presidential Proclamation 9980 announcing that it would impose new tariffs on imports of certain derivative steel and aluminum articles. The tariff rates will be 25 percent on the steel derivatives and 10 percent on the aluminum derivatives, and will become effective February 8. This action expands the scope of ...
Companies Should Understand USMCA's Labor Obligations as They Are Significant and Likely to Be Enforced
Because labor-related obligations in existing U.S. trade agreements are general and largely hortatory, few enforcement actions have been taken with regard to these obligations. The labor obligations in the Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States and Canada ("USMCA" or "Agreement"), however, are specific and likely to be ...
Companies Should Understand USMCA's Labor Obligations as They Are Significant and Likely to Be Enforced
Will Fed's simpler capital regime be ready before next stress tests?
January 15, 2020, Washington Post
John Veroneau is quoted in the Washington Post regarding a recently signed partial trade deal between the United States and China. Mr. Veroneau says, "This administration is more open to intervening in the economy than most recent Republican administrations have been."
U.S. Trade Representative Solicits Comments Regarding France's Digital Services Tax
On December 6, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a notice determining that the Digital Service Tax of France ("the DST") is unreasonable or discriminatory and burdens or restricts U.S. commerce under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
New CFIUS Report Reinforces Understanding of Trends that Led to FIRRMA
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS" or the "Committee") released its Annual Report to Congress regarding foreign acquisitions of U.S. businesses reviewed by CFIUS in 2016 and 2017, a combined report covering the final year of the Obama administration and the first of the Trump administration. The report also reflects the crucial ...
The New CFIUS
For over 30 years, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS" or the "Committee") focused on a narrow subset of M&A transactions and investments. That era is coming to an end. Covington is monitoring developments: CFIUS Publishes Final Rule Governing Mandatory Filing Requirements for Critical Technology Businesses, Covington ...
CFIUS's Proposed Regulations to Implement Expanded Jurisdiction Over Real Estate Transactions
Last week the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS" or the "Committee") issued its proposed final regulations ("Regulations") to implement its expanded authorities under the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 ("FIRRMA"). In doing so, CFIUS bifurcated the rulemaking process, proposing one set of regulations to govern ...
The New CFIUS: The Committee Issues Proposed Regulations to Implement Expanded Authorities
For over 30 years, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS" or the "Committee") focused on a narrow subset of M&A transactions and investments. That era is coming to an end. On Tuesday of this past week, CFIUS issued its anticipated proposed final regulations ("Regulations") to implement the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization ...
Forthcoming CFIUS Regulations: What Businesses Need to Watch
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is expected to issue soon proposed regulations implementing the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act ("FIRRMA"), legislation enacted in August 2018 that reformed the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS" or the "Committee"). FIRRMA transformed CFIUS's authorities, but many of the most ...
What economic powers does Trump have at his disposal?
September 9, 2019, Marketplace
John Veroneau spoke with Marketplace about the President's economic power and tariff law. According to Mr. Veroneau, the President could invoke Section 338 which gives the president broad authority to impose or raise tariffs if U.S. companies or interests are being discriminated against. He says that if Section 301 is used to address unfair trade practices, then ...
Companies in furious bid to prevent new China tariffs as summit looms
June 17, 2019, Washington Post
John Veroneau is quoted in the Washington Post regarding the President's plan to impose tariffs on virtually all products from China and its impact on U.S. companies and customers. Mr. Veroneau says, "Companies have tried to shield customers from tariff increases, but that will no longer be possible. To the extent possible, companies are working hard to ...
Trump did something unusual on the trade front: He removed a tariff
May 16, 2019, The Washington Post
John Veroneau is quoted in The Washington Post regarding Presidential Trump's decision to remove tariffs on industrial metals from Mexico and Canada. Mr. Veroneau says, "He thinks the government needs to be much more active in making decisions about cross-border trade flows, which is a departure from his predecessors."
Update on CFIUS Developments
We are writing to provide an update on the current trends and operations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS" or the "Committee"). Approximately nine months after the enactment of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 ("FIRRMA") and six months into the Critical Technology Pilot Program ("the Pilot ...
Trump Administration Completely Lifts Suspension of Private Right of Action under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act
On April 17, 2019, the Trump Administration announced that it would allow lawsuits to proceed against traffickers in property confiscated by the Cuban government. This decision, made pursuant to Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, or Helms-Burton Act (22 U.S.C. §§ 6082-6085), marks a sharp departure from the practice ...
Global Trade and Economic Nationalism
April 5, 2019, 2019 CFR Corporate Conference
Section 232 Tariffs Survive Constitutional Challenge, But Reforms Remain Possible
On March 25, 2019, the U.S. Court of International Trade ("CIT") denied a constitutional challenge to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, thereby upholding the steel and aluminum tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed in March 2018 on the basis of national security concerns.
Trump Administration Partially Lifts Suspension of Private Right of Action Under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act
On March 4, 2019, the Trump administration announced that it would allow some lawsuits to proceed against traffickers in property confiscated by the Cuban government. This decision, made pursuant to Title III of the Helms-Burton Act, was a sharp departure from the practice of previous presidential administrations. This Client Alert will provide background ...
Reprieve in U.S.-China Trade Tensions: U.S. tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports to stay at 10 percent for 90 days; China to purchase U.S. goods
December 4, 2018, Global Policy Watch
On December 1, during a working dinner meeting in Buenos Aires following the G20 Summit, U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to temporarily ease trade tensions as both sides continue negotiating over longer-term solutions to U.S. concerns about bilateral economic relations. According to a White House press release, for a...… ...
Trump holds fire in trade fights with Europe and China — but for how long?
November 14, 2018, Washington Post
John Veroneau is quoted in the Washington Post regarding the Administration's use of potential tariffs on imported vehicles as threats in trade negotiations. Veroneau says, "The administration may view the threat of tariffs as more potent than actually imposing them. Unlike tariffs on intermediate goods, tariffs on autos will be very visible to consumers from ...
Emboldened Dems May Push Back On Trump's Trade Agenda
November 7, 2018, Law360
John Veroneau is quoted in Law360 regarding whether Democrats in the House of Representatives will support the Administration's new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which includes a tightening of the agreement's automotive rules of origin and a tethering of automotive tariff benefits to a $16 minimum wage. Mr. Veroneau says, "While the agreement includes much of ...
CFIUS Update: Treasury Department Issues Interim Rules, Expands Jurisdiction to Certain Non-Controlling Investments, and Establishes Mandatory Filing Requirements
Summary On October 10, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, as chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS"), issued interim rules (the "Interim Rules") that update the CFIUS regulations to address certain definitional and procedural aspects of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act ("FIRRMA") and, for the first time, ...
United States and Canada Conclude Negotiations to Revise NAFTA
On September 30, 2018, the United States and Canada announced the successful conclusion of negotiations that will allow Canada to join the United States and Mexico in signing a revised North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA").
CFIUS Update: FIRRMA Enacted into Law
Earlier today, President Donald Trump signed into law the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) as part of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act. As we have previously reported, FIRRMA will transform the jurisdiction, authority, and operation of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Our previous ...
CFIUS Update: FIRRMA Finalized, Nears Passage
Summary For over a year, we have reported to our clients as the U.S. government considered and developed legislation that would fundamentally reform the operations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). That effort has been driven by concerns about risks arising from evolving foreign investment composition and business ...
Trump tariffs put U.S. in "New Terrain" says Veroneau
July 11, 2018, Bloomberg
John Veroneau appeared on Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas, to discuss the latest U.S. tariff list on $200 billion of Chinese-made products.
Postcard-sized agreements could solve trade disputes
June 19, 2018, Global Policy Watch
While overshadowed by other remarks during the recent Group of Seven meetings, President Trump suggested that trade agreements could be "much simpler" and that they should eliminate all barriers to trade. The president's instincts that trade agreements could be both simpler and more comprehensive are correct. Paradoxically, simpler agreements could go further ...
Postcard sized agreements could solve trade disputes
June 18, 2018, The Hill
Tariffs Imposed on Steel and Aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and the EU
On May 31, 2018, the Trump Administration announced that it would implement tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union (EU). The tariff rates will be 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum, and are effective June 1.
Trump's fluid approach to national and economic security is leaving his allies baffled
John Veroneau is quoted by The Washington Post in an article regarding potential tariffs on foreign cars. "While U.S. trading partners have been fairly measured in responding to the steel and aluminum tariffs, they will have no choice but to exhaust every option in opposing tariffs on autos," says Veroneau. "Also, unlike steel and aluminum tariffs which hit U.S. ...
Trump Directs Commerce to Open Section 232 Investigation of Auto Imports
On May 23, 2018, President Trump directed U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross to initiate an investigation of the U.S. automobile, SUV, light truck, van, and auto parts sectors to determine whether imports of those products threaten to impair U.S. national security. This investigation will be conducted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, ...
Trumps car tariffs highlight threat of retaliatory trade war
May 24, 2018, Financial Times
John Veroneau is quoted in a Financial Times article regarding the federal government's decision to begin a Section 232 investigation into automotive imports. "Everyone was in on the joke that 232 tariffs on steel were thinly veiled protectionist measures. There's not even a veil on this one—just naked protectionism," says Veroneau. "Because it would unleash ...
CFIUS Developments: House and Senate Committees Hold Markup of CFIUS Reform Legislation
Summary We are writing to report the latest developments related to legislative reform of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS"). On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs ("Senate Banking Committee" or "SBC") held a markup of S. 2098—the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act ...
CFIUS Developments: Senate Banking Committee Releases Draft Manager's Amendment to FIRRMA
We are writing to report on the current status of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act ("FIRRMA"), legislation to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS" or the "Committee"). FIRRMA, a bill introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in the Senate and Congressman Robert Pittenger (R-NC) in the House, seeks to ...
CFIUS Developments: House Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Hearing on CFIUS Reform
We are writing to report on the latest Congressional hearing related to reform of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS"). On April 26, 2018, the Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (the "Subcommittee") held an open hearing entitled "Perspectives on Reform of the CFIUS ...
BigLaw On Track For A Big Lobbying Year In 2018
John Veroneau is quoted in a Law360 article regarding first quarter LDA filings. "The Administration's determined efforts to address long-standing trade issues with China through tariffs and other means creates both risks and opportunities for many American businesses," Veroneau says. "Recognizing that U.S.-China trade relations are likely to remain uncertain ...
House Committee on Financial Services Considers Updates to CFIUS Reform Language
We are writing to report on the latest Congressional hearing related to reform of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS"). On April 12, 2018, the Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee of the House Committee on Financial Services (the "Subcommittee") held an open hearing entitled "H.R. 4311, the Foreign Investment Risk Review ...
March 23, 2018, Global Policy Watch
March 22, 2018 Earlier today, the administration announced its findings that China's theft of U.S. technologies and intellectual property ("IP") have caused at least $50 billion in harm to the U.S. economy per year. In response, President Trump issued an order announcing its intent to impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports, curtail Chinese investment ...
Administration Announces Procedures for Product-Specific Exclusions from Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
On March 19, 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce published procedures for seeking product-specific exclusions from the tariffs on steel and aluminum announced on March 8, 2018. According to these procedures, an exclusion may be granted only if (1) a particular product is not produced in the United States "in a sufficient and reasonably available...… Continue ...
On March 19, 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce published procedures for seeking product-specific exclusions from the tariffs on steel and aluminum announced on March 8, 2018.
CFIUS Developments: House Committee on Foreign Affairs Considers CFIUS Reform and Related Export Control Regimes
Summary We are writing to report on the latest Congressional hearings related to reform of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS") and potential efforts to enhance and reform the U.S. export control regime. Specifically, on March 14, 2018, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs ("House Foreign Affairs Committee" or "HFAC") held an ...
Next Up: Section 301: Companies and Global Markets Should Prepare for the Risk of Rising U.S.-China Trade Tensions
Following the recent U.S. announcement of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, the United States is now poised to implement trade sanctions against China stemming from an investigation of that country's intellectual property ("IP") practices. Such sanctions, which could include significant and maybe even ...
EU Reactions to the U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
In our March 9 client alert we outlined the proclamations issued by President Trump announcing tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum in the United States, which will go into effect on March 23. The European Union—which is the second-largest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the United States, after Canada—has expressed concern about the imposition of ...
President Trump Imposes Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Announces Process for Seeking Exemptions and Exclusions
On March 8, 2018, President Trump issued two proclamations announcing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the United States. As foreshadowed on March 1, the tariff levels will be 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum imports. These tariffs will go into effect on March 23.
Trade wars: Trump's national security argument to rock global trading system
March 6, 2018, Borderlex
John Veroneau is quoted in a Borderlex article regarding President Trump's planned tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. "The systemic concern is that at the WTO, there has been a practice of allowing countries to effectively self-define their own notions of national security and there has been an understandable deference to WTO members on this basis," says ...
Trump finally gets his tariffs — and much of the world recoils
March 2, 2018, The Washington Post
John Veroneau is quoted by The Washington Post in an article regarding President Trump's plan to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. According to Veroneau, "Applying tariffs to Canada, despite its being part of the U.S. defense industrial base since the 1940s, will strengthen WTO claims that this decision is not really about national security."
President Trump Announces Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Products
On March 1, 2018, President Trump announced that the Administration plans to institute tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the United States.
President Trump Considering Global Tariffs and Quotas on Steel and Aluminum Products
On February 16, 2018, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the Department of Commerce's recommendations in the ongoing national security investigations of steel and aluminum. These investigations were initiated in April 2017, pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
White House Support for CFIUS Reform and Affirmation of U.S. Open Investment Policy / Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing on CFIUS Reform
We are writing to report on the latest significant developments in the effort to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS"). On January 25, 2018, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs ("Senate Banking Committee" or "Committee") held an open hearing entitled "CFIUS Reform: Administration Perspectives on the ...
Covington Prevails for Bombardier in Significant ITC Victory
WASHINGTON—Covington won a significant trade case today before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on behalf of its client Bombardier. In a 4-0 ruling, the ITC rejected Boeing Co.'s complaint that it was threatened with material injury by imports of Bombardier's new C Series aircraft. The decision means that the U.S. Department of Commerce can no ...
CFIUS Developments: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing to Examine CFIUS Reform
On January 18, 2018, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs ("the Committee") held a hearing to consider the Foreign Investment Risk Review Management Act (FIRRMA), a bill introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in the Senate and Congressman Robert Pittenger (R-NC) in the House to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United ...
CFIUS Developments: House of Representatives Hearings to Evaluate CFIUS Reform
We are writing to share our report of two Congressional hearings held this week that are relevant to the ongoing legislative discussion concerning potential reform of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
Presidential Tariff Authority
2018, The American Journal of International Law
CFIUS Developments: House of Representatives Hearing and Presidential Signing Statement on Defense Authorization Act
We write to offer our perspective on two developments relevant to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS").
Building a U.S. Trade Enforcement Agenda that Works
December 13, 2017, Webcast
NAFTA defense strategies face political pitfalls
November 20, 2017, Automotive News
John Veroneau participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Washington International Trade Association and is quoted in this Automotive News article regarding the future of NAFTA. Veroneau suggested that President Trump might put the ball in Congress' court, as he did with the Iran nuclear deal. Such a move would be a political act without any real statutory ...
Trump's NAFTA powers could hit a tariff wall
November 16, 2017, Politico
John Veroneau participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Washington International Trade Association and is quoted in this Politico article discussing whether President Trump has authority to abolish NAFTA. According to Veroneau, the Constitution clearly gives Congress jurisdiction over tariffs, even if the White House shares some powers on trade, so Trump ...
CFIUS Reform Legislation Introduced in Congress
Earlier today, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), the second-highest-ranking Republican in the Senate, introduced a bill to reform the authority and operation of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS"). The bill is co-sponsored by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), the Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on ...
Newly-Released CFIUS Annual Report for 2015 Foreshadows Heightened Scrutiny of Foreign Investment
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS") this week released its long-awaited Annual Report to Congress regarding foreign acquisitions of U.S. businesses reviewed by CFIUS in 2015. The report provides important data that yields insights into the types of transactions the Committee reviewed and the Committee's treatment of those ...
President Trump Bars Acquisition of U.S. Semiconductor Company as Congress Conducts First Hearing on Potential CFIUS Reform
We are writing to provide our perspective on two significant developments involving the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS").
Trump Puts China Under Microscope With WTO Envoy Nom
John Veroneau is quoted in a Law360 article regarding President Trump's appointment of Dennis Shea to serve as the deputy U.S. trade representative in Geneva. "The main focus of this administration has been the impact of China's accession to the WTO," says Veroneau. "To the extent that there are concerns about the WTO these days, it's often revolved around ...
Update on CFIUS Developments: Proposed Legislation and Reflections on CFIUS Under the Trump Administration
We are writing to provide our perspective on recent developments regarding the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS"), including the plans of Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to introduce significant legislation to reform CFIUS, and the operation of CFIUS in the first six months of the administration of President Donald Trump.
Suniva Requests Global Safeguards for U.S. Solar Industry under Section 201
June 2017, Pratt's Energy Law Report
Administration submits notice of NAFTA renegotiation
May 18, 2017, Global Policy Watch
On May 18, 2017, newly-confirmed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer formally notified Congress that President Trump intends to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The Trump Administration has indicated that it will request public input on the "direction, focus, and content" of these negotiations, and will publish notice in the ...
On May 18, 2017, newly confirmed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer formally notified Congress that President Trump intends to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The Trump Administration has indicated that it will request public input on the "direction, focus, and content" of these negotiations, and will publish notice in the ...
Trump moves on aluminum under Section 232; Steel investigation update
April 28, 2017, Global Policy Watch
Just one week after launching a national security investigation of steel imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, President Trump has announced plans to institute a similar investigation regarding aluminum. In a memorandum of April 27, 2017, President Trump announced that the Secretary of Commerce had initiated an investigation under ...
On April 26, 2017, the U.S.-based solar manufacturer Suniva, Inc. filed a petition for global safeguards with the U.S. International Trade Commission ("ITC"). In particular, Suniva requests the imposition of tariffs on solar cells and the establishment of a minimum price for solar modules imported into the United States. The petition was filed under Section...… ...
Trump's Trade Agenda: The First 100 Days
John Veroneau is quoted in a Law360 article providing an analysis of the biggest international trade developments since President Trump took office. According to Veroneau, "Relative to the rhetoric around NAFTA, most people saw it as a fairly reasonable approach, and it reflected the fact that this is going to Congress, and Congress shares power with the ...
Trump Moves on Steel Under Section 232
On April 20, 2017, President Trump issued a memorandum announcing that the Secretary of Commerce had initiated an investigation to determine the effects of imported steel on national security. The investigation was initiated under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. While it remains to be seen what actions the Administration might ...
Will Trump's NAFTA revamp reflect all that tough talk on trade deals? Not exactly
March 31, 2017, Los Angeles Times
John Veroneau is quoted by the Los Angeles Times in an article regarding the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). According to Veroneau, the draft hardly qualifies as "protectionist and the first shots of a trade war. People may take issue with different items in the letter, but there's nothing alarmist or ...
White House calls for changing, but not scrapping, NAFTA in draft letter
March 30, 2017, The Washington Post
John Veroneau is quoted by The Washington Post in an article regarding the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). "Compared to some of the campaign rhetoric, the letter [to Congress] seemed quite reasonable and measured," says Veroneau. "It didn't strike me as suggesting a departure from the status quo in any ...
Trump's six hidden trade weapons
February 28, 2017, Politico
Politico references a Law360 article by John Veroneau uncovering Section 338 of the Trade Act of 1930 in a roundup of "hidden trade weapons" that can be used by President Trump. According to Veroneau, they have "uncovered no public record relating to Section 338" since a telegram from Secretary of State Dean Acheson mentioned it in 1949.
Trump team looks to bypass WTO dispute system
John Veroneau is quoted in a Financial Times article regarding exploration by the Trump Administration to circumvent the World Trade Organization's dispute system. "There is growing frustration that this [WTO] system alone is not enough to get countries to honour their trade commitments," says Veroneau. "It is clear that the Trump administration is sympathetic ...
Battle Lines Take Shape, Fight Heats Up Over Border Adjustable Tax Proposal
February 3, 2017, Inside U.S. Trade
John Veroneau was a panelist at the Washington International Trade Association's "Border Adjustment Taxes: Tax Reform and Trade" event and is quoted in an Inside U.S. Trade article examining the tax proposal. According to Veroneau, the WTO-consistency of the tax plan could influence its fate in the Congress, adding that a loss at the WTO would cut into any of ...
Trump's troops prepare the ground for trade battles
January 5, 2017, Financial Times
The Financial Times highlights a statute uncovered by John Veroneau allowing presidents to impose tariffs on imports from countries found to "discriminate" against the U.S. in an article regarding President-elect Donald Trump's plans for trade policy. Veroneau and Gibson's article on Section 338 of the Trade Act of 1930 can be found here.
Trump Taps Veteran Skadden Partner as U.S. Trade Representative
January 3, 2017, New York Law Journal
John Veroneau is quoted in a New York Law Journal article regarding President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Robert Lighthizer to serve as the next U.S. trade representative. "As a practicing attorney, Bob has a concrete sense of the problems facing U.S. importers and exporters," Veroneau says. "And as someone who has grappled with trade policy for a long ...
BigLaw Lobbying Dollars Wobble Amid Heated Election Cycle
John Veroneau is quoted in a Law360 article regarding reported BigLaw LDA filing numbers at the midyear point. According to Veroneau, Covington's LDA filings "exceed our levels from a year ago, which is especially good in light of reports that overall federal lobbying expenditures are down this year." He continues, "We are also very pleased with some very good ...
Trump's tough talk on trade faces legislative hurdles
June 3, 2016, Financial Times
John Veroneau is quoted in a Financial Times article regarding Donald Trump's plans to disrupt current trade agreements by imposing punitive tariffs on exports from China and Mexico. According to Veroneau, "There is no standing authority for a [US] president to raise tariffs." He continues, "Tariffs are revenue measures and Congress has the power of the purse."
Covington Wins Chambers Award for Excellence in International Trade
WASHINGTON—Chambers USA has selected Covington for its 2016 Award for Excellence in International Trade. The Award for Excellence in International Trade is presented at Chambers USA's annual awards dinner and awarded to one law firm. The award coincides with the release of the Chambers USA 2016 guidebook, in which Covington received a top-tier ranking nationally ...
How to stop our partners unfair trade practices
April 6, 2016, Politico
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States CFIUS Briefing
April 1, 2016, Council on Foreign Relations
Obama Issues Formal TPP Call As GOP Clashes Loom
John Veroneau is quoted by Law360 in an article discussing President Obama's call for lawmakers to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership during his final State of the Union address. According to Veroneau, "Most of the business statements are qualified so far as they acknowledge there are some things that Congress is looking to have addressed in some way, shape or ...
Report of the Task Force on Foreign Investment Review
September 28, 2015, American Bar Association of Section of Antitrust Law
Congress: Don't dismiss neutral dispute settlement for US investors
April 22, 2015, The Hill
Covington's Marney Cheek and John Veroneau wrote this article on Investor-state dispute settlement: "Recent calls by anti-trade groups to abandon investor-state arbitration (often referred to as "investor-state dispute settlement," or ISDS) ignore the modern reality of the global economy and conjure images of Chicken Little's warnings that the sky is falling. ...
U.S.-Cuba Trade Relations
January 24, 2015, C-SPAN
Covington's John Veroneau moderated a Washington International Trade Association panel discussing U.S. relations with Cuba, following President Obama's December 2015 announcement that eased some ties between the two countries. Panelists discussed whether a full embargo lift was possible, commercial opportunities, and how the international community responded to ...
Relations With Cuba Thaw and Work Could Heat Up Business of Law
December 19, 2014, Bloomberg
John Veroneau are mentioned in the article on future business opportunities in Cuba: "Covington & Burling LLP, in response to Obama's speech, started what it's calling a Cuba Working Group "to assist clients in complying with changes in U.S. sanctions, taking advantage of new business opportunities, shaping additional policy changes by the administration or ...
President Obama Announces Significant Relaxation of U.S. Sanctions Against Cuba
Trade Facilitation Flop May Spell Doom For Loftier WTO Talks
August 1, 2014, Law360
John Veroneau is quoted in this article regarding the news that WTO members have failed to convince a group of developing countries led by India to budge from their demands that enactment of a trade facilitation agreement over agricultural subsidies run in parallel with efforts to shield their domestic food security programs from legal challenges: "The fact ...
Recent Developments in China: U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, Shanghai Free Trade Zone, and U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty Negotiations
What Gov'ts And Cos. Can Do To Fight Cyberespionage
Covington Co-Hosts Program on Cyber Espionage
WASHINGTON, DC, September 27, 2013 — Covington & Burling and George Washington University's Cybersecurity Initiative yesterday co-hosted a program that examined the growing threat of economic and cyber espionage and the need to protect trade secrets. In conjunction with the event, Covington and GW's Cybersecurity Initiative released an issue brief on the legal ...
Reflections on Legal and Policy Developments in Cybersecurity
House Intel Chair Joins Former Sec. Chertoff at Cybersecurity Law Program
WASHINGTON, DC, March 28, 2013 — Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff addressed the complexity of cybersecurity threats at a program sponsored by Covington & Burling and The Chertoff Group. Mr. Chertoff is senior of counsel at Covington and chairman and founder ...
Congressional Leader Howard Berman Joins Covington
WASHINGTON, DC, March 14, 2013 — Congressman Howard Berman, a widely respected leader in the U.S. Congress, is joining Covington & Burling's global public policy and government affairs practice. The addition of Rep. Berman, the former chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, comes a week after Sen. Jon Kyl joined Covington's public policy and government ...
Senator Jon Kyl Joins Covington
WASHINGTON, DC, March 6, 2013 — Senator Jon Kyl, who recently left Congress as the second-highest ranking Republican in the U.S. Senate, is joining Covington & Burling's global public policy and government affairs practice. "Senator Kyl's deep knowledge and extraordinary legislative skills from his years as a senior leader in Congress make him ideally suited to ...
Covington Advises Nexen on CFIUS Approval in $15.1 Billion CNOOC Deal
WASHINGTON, DC, February 13, 2013 — The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) on Tuesday approved CNOOC Ltd.'s bid to acquire the U.S. assets of Canadian energy company Nexen Inc. It was the final regulatory hurdle in the $15.1 billion acquisition, the largest overseas investment ever by a Chinese company. Covington & Burling represented ...
Covington's International Trade Practice Shortlisted for Chambers China Award
BEIJING, December 28, 2012 — Chambers has named Covington & Burling as a finalist for the 2013 Chambers China Awards for Excellence in the International Trade category. The awards recognize preeminence in key practice areas and significant achievements over the past 12 months, including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client ...
CFIUS 2011 Annual Report to Congress
Covington Receives 46 Lawyer, 20 Practice Accolades in Chambers Global
LONDON, 19 March, 2012 — Covington & Burling LLP received 46 individual mentions and 20 practice mentions in the Chambers Global 2012 edition. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers globally by pan-regional and country practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. The Covington lawyers ...
U.S. Trade Officials Soon to Release Proposed Rules on SOEs
China's Export Restrictions Violate WTO Rules
Covington's International Trade Practice Wins Chambers Award for Excellence
WASHINGTON, DC, June 10, 2011 — In presenting Covington & Burling LLP with the Chambers USA Award for Excellence in International Trade on June 9th, Chambers noted how the firm's "comprehensive team covers the complete spectrum of international trade matters and clients benefit from the close-knit and interdisciplinary approach of the department's various ...
Covington's Veroneau Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee - Details Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
WASHINGTON, DC, April 4, 2011 — John Veroneau, a partner at Covington & Burling LLP, recently testified before the Senate Finance Committee about the role that the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation has in fostering global trade and investment. Mr. Veroneau, the former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative and USTR General Counsel, told senators about the economic ...
China's Export Restrictions on Rare Earths, Tungsten, and Antimony and the World Trade Organization
Gutierrez & Veroneau: Sign the Colombia Trade Pact
February 7, 2011, The Washington Times
Potential US-China Trade Dispute Over China's Clean Energy Policies
Foreign Trade Controls Update
Covington's Trooboff Receives ABA International Law Award
WASHINGTON, DC, April 16, 2010 — Peter Trooboff was presented the Leonard J. Theberge Award for Private International Law by the American Bar Association Section of International Law last night during the Section's Spring Meeting in New York. The award, given annually, honors Mr. Trooboff's "distinguished, long-standing contributions to the development of ...
Brazil Retaliatory Tariffs
April 2010, Practical Latin American Tax Strategies
U.S.-India Defense Trade Expected to Increase
Brazil Announces Retaliatory Tariffs on 102 U.S. Products and Could Retaliate Broadly Against U.S. Intellectual Property and Services
Covington's Veroneau Advises U.S. House Judiciary Committee to Apply Section 211 Equally
WASHINGTON, DC, March 3, 2010 — John Veroneau, the former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative and USTR General Counsel, testified today before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on international treaty obligations related to Section 211 of the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1999. Mr. Veroneau's testimony focused on steps the United States needs to take to comply ...
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for China Affairs Stratford Joins Covington
WASHINGTON, DC, February 22, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP is pleased to announce that Timothy P. Stratford, who most recently served as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for China Affairs, has joined the firm as a partner. He will be resident in the firm's Beijing office and will practice in the International Trade and Finance group. Mr. Stratford's ...
USTR Requests Public Comments on SPS and Standards Related Measures That Create Barriers to Trade
Border Tariff Adjustments: An International Trade Perspective
May 21, 2009, AEI Center for Regulatory and Market Studies
OMB Issues Guidance Applying Stimulus Package's Buy American Requirements to Sub-Federal Recipients of Funds
Interim Final Rule Implements the Stimulus Package's Buy American Requirements
Sovereign Investment and the Economic and Political Climate
March 26, 2009, London Sovereign Wealth Management Conference
Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Veroneau Joins Covington
WASHINGTON, DC, February 11, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP is pleased to announce that Ambassador John K. Veroneau, who most recently served as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, has joined the firm's international practice as a partner. Mr. Veroneau will be resident in Covington's Washington office. At USTR, Mr. Veroneau had broad supervisory responsibility ...
"Buy American" Provisions in Stimulus Package Stir Controversy - International Trade
November 18, 2008, NYSE Euronext
Politics of International Economic Law
November 14, 2008, American Society of International Law
Globalization at the Tipping Point?
November 13, 2008, Chatham House Annual Members Conference
MSNBC-Europe
November 13, 2008, Interview
BBC World Tonight Program with Robin Lustig
Politics of Globalization
May 15, 2008, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Latin American Economy
April 29, 2008, Milken Institute Global Conference
U.S.-Latin America Trade
March 27, 2008, Global Trade Council
U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
March 12, 2008, White House press briefing
Challenge of Sovereign Investment
February 26, 2008, Bank of New York Mellon
Rule of Law and Rules-Based Institutions
2008, Threshold: Global Markets and Corporate Governance
Rule of Law and Economic Growth
October 24, 2007, U.S.-Russia Business Council
Trade In the Age of Anxiety
September 11, 2007, National Association of Business Economists
U.S.-Colombia Trade Relations
August 9, 2007, Colombia Business and Industry Association
WTO Gambling Dispute
August 3, 2007, Interview, New York Times
Bipartisan Trade Agreement
June 27, 2007, American Enterprise Institute
Global Trade in Services
April 13, 2007, Peterson Institute for International Economics
April 12, 2007, Ex-Im Bank Annual Meeting
U.S. Trade Agenda
April 10, 2007, American Bar Association International Law Section
Trade in Latin America
January 4, 2007, Citibank Latin America Leaders Summit
National Security Reviews of Foreign Direct Investment
May 17, 2006, Testimony Before U.S. House Financial Services Committee
Asian Investors Beware
March 10, 2006, Wall Street Journal
A High Bar for US Safeguards
March 2006, The China Business Review
Foreign Acquisition of US Government Contractors
October 2005, International Government Contractor
Central America Deserves Support
June 9, 2005, Bangor Daily News
Chamber USA - America's Leading Business Lawyers, International Trade
Chambers Global, International Trade - Trade Remedies & Trade Policy (US)
Legal 500 US, Government Relations
Legal 500 US, Litigation - International Trade
Best Lawyers in America, International Trade & Finance
American Bar Association Task Force on Foreign Investment and Trade Policy, Member
Council on Foreign Relations Trade Task Force, Member
USTR Distinguished Public Service Award
University of Maine School of Law 2005 Distinguished Alumni Award
U.S. Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Award
U.S. Department of the Army Exceptional Public Service Award
U.S. Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award
U.S. Department of the Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award
University of Maine School of Law, J.D., 1989
University of Maine, B.A., 1983
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Suicide Attack on Saudi Frigate Kills Two Sailors
Video still via Houthi media
On Monday, two crewmembers of a Saudi frigate were killed in a suicide attack by Houthi rebels near Hudaydah, on the Red Sea.
"A Saudi frigate came under a terrorist attack by three suicide boats belonging to the Houthi militias while on patrol west of the port of Hudaydah," the Saudi-led coalition said in a statement. "The Saudi ship dealt with the boats as necessary. However, one of the boats collided with the rear of the vessel, resulting in the explosion of the boat and a fire at the rear of the ship . . . Two members of the ship crew fell as martyrs and three others were injured." The coalition did not identify the frigate.
Houthi media outlets contested this account and said that the Saudi vessel had been hit by a guided missile. The group has not previously used suicide attacks, which are generally a hallmark of Sunni terrorist organizations like al Qaeda and Islamic State.
In October, Houthi forces used a guided missile to destroy a former U.S. Navy vessel, the HSV-2 Swift. In a subsequent attack on the American destroyer USS Mason, Houthi militants launched two missiles, neither of which found their target. The Navy retaliated with Tomahawk cruise missile strikes, destroying radar installations that had been active during the previous attacks.
Fox News reported Tuesday that American defense officials believe that the strike on the Saudi frigate may also have been meant for a U.S. vessel. A video of Monday's attack shown by Houthi media includes audio of a Yemeni fighter chanting "death to America, death to Israel."
The Saudi coalition warned in a statement Monday that the attack on the frigate could "affect the international navigation and the flow of humanitarian and medical assistance to the port [of Hudaydah]." Saudi naval forces have blockaded Hudaydah and other Houthi-controlled ports, and human rights groups say that this is creating a food shortage affecting millions of Yemeni citizens.