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Social Security, Labor Supply and Health of Older Workers: Quasi-Experimental Evidence from a Large Reform
Saporta-Eksten, Itay
Shurtz, Ity
Weisburd, Sarit
Itay Saporta Eksten
We study the effects of public pension systems on the retirement timing of older workers and, in turn, the health consequences of delaying retirement by those workers. Causal inference relies on a social security reform in Israel that shifted payments from husbands to their (non-working) wives, thereby substantially reducing the implied tax on the husband's employment while keeping overall household wealth constant. Using administrative social security data, we estimate extensive-margin labor supply elasticities w.r.t. the average net-of-tax rate of about 0.43 for men over 65. Using the reform to instrument for employment, we find that working an additional full year at old age decreases longevity. This mortality effect occurs after age 75 and is driven by workers holding blue-collar jobs. Finally, we evaluate the effect of the reform on earnings. The results imply a small value for an additional year of life, suggesting that workers underestimate the health cost of employment at older ages.
Saporta-Eksten, Itay & Shurtz, Ity & Weisburd, Sarit, 2020. "Social Security, Labor Supply and Health of Older Workers: Quasi-Experimental Evidence from a Large Reform," CEPR Discussion Papers 14769, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
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health; Labor Supply; Mortality; Social Security; tax reform;
H31 - Public Economics - - Fiscal Policies and Behavior of Economic Agents - - - Household
J10 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - General
J22 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Time Allocation and Labor Supply
J26 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Retirement; Retirement Policies
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By Javad Heirannia
I do not think SPV covering wide areas of trade: Nephew
January 6, 2019 - 10:5
TEHRAN – Richard Nephew, who served as the lead sanctions expert for the U.S. team negotiating with Iran, is of the opinion that "I do think that there will be something called the SPV eventually created that facilitates trade between Europe and Iran, but I do not think it will be the same sort of SPV that was announced in September, covering wide areas of trade."
The fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, says, "Iran will find it very difficult, if not impossible, to continue implementing its provisions of the JCPOA while not receiving any economic relief."
He adds that "I think that the sanctions pressure that will build on Iran in 2019 -- likely combined with the failure of the SPV to do much beyond humanitarian trade -- will make Iran's leaders consider seriously withdrawing from or at least reducing their compliance with the JCPOA."
Following is the text of the interview:
Q: Due to U.S. is opposed to the financial mechanism between Europe and Iran and pushes European countries to prevent the implementation of the financial channel as called SPV, do you think this financial mechanism(SPV) will be implemented between Iran and Europe?
A: I do think that there will be something called the SPV eventually created that facilitates trade between Europe and Iran, but I do not think it will be the same sort of SPV that was announced in September, covering wide areas of trade. I think that the sanctions implications of this are too severe for most banks and companies and, consequently, Europe will look to scope it to something more manageable, such as humanitarian trade.
Q: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Bahram Ghasemi recently said that European countries were not able to implement the SPV because of U.S. pressure. On the other hand, the failure to implement the SPV and the failure of the financial mechanism between Iran and the EU may lead to inappropriate results in relations between Iran and EU. In your opinion, if the financial mechanism of Iran and the EU fails, what will be the fate of the nuclear deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action)?
A: I continue to believe that Iran will find it very difficult, if not impossible, to continue implementing its provisions of the JCPOA while not receiving any economic relief. I think that the sanctions pressure that will build on Iran in 2019 -- likely combined with the failure of the SPV to do much beyond humanitarian trade -- will make Iran's leaders consider seriously withdrawing from or at least reducing their compliance with the JCPOA. I think that this would be a very regrettable and dangerous decision, just as I believe the Trump Administration's decision to withdraw from the JCPOA was itself regrettable and dangerous.
Q: Iran has also stated that it is not only focusing on a financial mechanism with the European Union. Tehran believes that, in addition to Europe, it will be able to continue to trade with other countries, including Russia, China and India. Will Iran's economic and financial cooperation with non-European countries meet the goals of Tehran in a nuclear deal (JCPOA)?
A: I strongly doubt it. The sorts of business that Iran does with India and China, and especially Russia, are not equivalent to what was being done and planned with Europe. I think that Iran's goals were much more robust and wide-ranging, including a variety of investment projects as well as trade. And, I think that it will be hard for anyone to substitute for Europe in Iran's eyes in this regard. That said, part of Iran's goal was also to address and resolve the nuclear issue once and for all. Iran can still do that, if it remains compliant with the terms of the JCPOA notwithstanding this pressure. It may just be politically difficult for President Rouhani and the Iranian government more generally to justify doing so.
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An alarming trend as Sutil gives up drink
In an alarming means of keeping within the 2014 weight limits, Sauber driver Adrian Sutil has admitted that he will drive without a drink bottle on Sunday.
The German, at 1.83m and 75kg, is one of the tallest, heaviest drivers on the 2014 grid, and with the minimum weight limit of car and driver increased by 50 kg this year to 692kg is one of several drivers attempting to reduce weight in order to retain their seats. Such was the concern, there were fears that drivers such as Nico Hulkenberg (1.84m and 74kb) might be overlooked this year in favour of a lighter driver.
Sutil, along with Jenson Button and Hulkenberg, has worked hard to lose weight, some claiming the Englishman having gone a little too far and leaving himself looking slightly gaunt. However, in a worrying attempt to ensure he is as close to the minimum (combined) weight as possible, Sutil will race this Sunday without a drink bottle on board, a move which, considering the event takes place in the desert, could seriously impact his energy levels and thereby his concentration and physical wellbeing.
"There is a danger," he told reporters. "You are driving more than 300 kilometres per hour on the straights and we need to be in good shape, in our bodies and our mind. It's not so easy any more, and you can't guarantee every driver is one hundred per cent from a physical point of view.
"I can definitely feel it," he admitted. "I lost three or four kilos compared to last year and I tried to be very light already last year. This extra weight I'm losing now is getting to a critical point. I'm trying to control it and to always be in a shape to finish the race. But you can feel it before the race, that you haven't got your ultimate power.
"You are almost getting in an area where you don't work well up here," he added, tapping his temple. "This is the danger we are facing."
"All the tall drivers, not just me, have to lose so much weight," he continued. "There's not so much you can lose anyway. You can't even train because you want to lose the muscles you have. It's a difficult situation at the moment and I don't think it's fair. Small drivers can eat whatever they want, get a belly, yet because we are naturally heavier we get a penalty, something like 0.5 seconds per lap or more. That's not because they are better drivers, just because they are lighter. This is not as it should be in Formula One because I still see it as a sport."
With a nod to the drivers' union, the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, which in reality rarely speaks out on anything worthwhile even though it represents the men who drive the cars that are the show, Sutil suggested his fellow drivers should speak out.
"Everyone is responsible for it," he said. "We want to have a good sport and us drivers could do a bit more if we hold together. Everyone should think about what we do and why we are in this situation. Is there any reason for it? No.
"The sport would be the same or better if we had a normal weight limit," he concluded. "We could eat properly, be happy at the circuit and we would not be having this discussion."
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1. Posted by M-in-London, 04/04/2014 15:26
"Is this an April Fools joke? Certainly sounds like one, albeit a few days late. If it's true, it's crazy. As Sutil himself admits - it's dangerous. Not jusy for him but for the other drivers too."
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"How could the doctors on the track permit this absurdity?"
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Working Title Press, 2014. ISBN 9781921504693.
Highly recommended. Picture book. As I Grew Older (first published in 1993 and recently republished in paperback by Working Title Press) is a moving pictorial introduction to the life of an Aboriginal family living along the River Murray during the 1950s and 60s. Ian Abdulla's wonderful paintings and simple text descriptions record both the everyday activities and also special events that were keenly anticipated all year, such as the night rodeo held on Berri oval. The enchanting illustration of the rodeo, my favourite in the book, has two cones of light illuminating a daring bare-back rider and watched by an enthusiastic audience, both brown and white skinned. Twinkling stars in a cloudless sky form a backdrop to all. Other favourite childhood activities that are lovingly recorded here are playing 'chicken' on the ferry going to school, and cowboys and Indians, played using the materials to hand: the jaw-bone of a sheep in place of a gun and a gum tree branch for a horse.
But it is the River Murray that is the real star of this book. Patiently winding its way through across the pages, the river provides sustenance for the Abdulla family, giving them food, income, shelter and entertainment through times that were hard for everyone - but especially hard for Aboriginal people. There is a strong sense that this family is completely at home on and in the river and with the flora and fauna on its banks. The end-page of the book helpfully provides a map of the district between Kingston-on-Murray and Berri that helps to trace the Abdulla family's movements as they catch fish, collect swans' eggs, and pick grapes to make a living. The map also pinpoints the location of the Gerard Mission, where Ian Abdulla is today buried alongside family members.
As I Grew Older does not directly talk about the policies towards Aboriginal people at the time Abdulla was growing up in the Riverland, but much can be inferred from the family's need to draw so heavily on the resources of the river. As I Grow Older is as quietly instructive for an adult audience as for children. Teachers can use this book to consider changes that occurred in the Riverland area in the century after white settlement and the extent to which the Ngarrendjeri people were able to maintain their connections with land and river. It is wonderful that the republishing of this important book affords an opportunity to introduce this important South Australian artist to a new generation.
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Top Things To Do in Costa Rica
A backpacker's paradise, the Republic of Costa Rica is a land of inexhaustible natural resources, intriguing culture, delectable food and unlimited fun. The most sought after destination for an exciting vacation, Costa Rica has everything from sightseeing, hiking, wildlife watching or just relaxing on a beach. With diverse geographical distribution such as dense rich rainforests, volcanoes, cloud forests, hot springs, beaches, underground caves, national parks there is a lot more to experience in Costa Rica. Whether you are looking for things to do in San Jose Costa Rica or the best things to do in Costa Rica Tamarindo, the country has everything to serve your interest.
Surrounded by the Caribbean Sea to the northeast and the Pacific Ocean to the southeast, the beaches promote many aquatic activities for the tourists. Above all, it will be more enthusiastic for a traveler to realize the 'Pura Vida' culture in Costa Rica. The phrase in Spanish 'Pura Vida' meaning 'Pure life' or 'Simple life' represents a relaxed attitude towards life and the lifestyle that Costa Ricans follow in all circumstances. Comprising the best places to visit and top 10 things to do in Costa Rica here is a comprehensive list of travel itineraries:
Bird's eye view of rainforests through zip lines and canopy tours :
Zipline tours, hanging bridges tour, and aerial tram tours are an extraordinary way to explore the Costa Rican stunning rainforests from above. The trees here grow up to 100feet tall, underneath there are many small trees. An intense ecosystem in the World, the forests are home to an amazing mix of various mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and birds. As many of the animals and exotic plant species live in the upper level of the forests, exploring that far off the ground will be an astonishing experience.
Harnessed securely and attached to a sturdy cable flying through the canopy of the rainforests gives an incredible bird's eye view. Guides lead on a five-hour zip line adventurous tour whereas aerial trams take through the forest with comfort and safety. Aerial tram and canopy zip line of Arenal reserve, Diamante superman canopy zip line in Guanacaste, the aerial tram and thrilling ziplines of Jaco rainforests, Manuel Antonio Canopy Safari zip line, Monteverde Sky aerial tram and zipline, San Luis Canopy tour are some of the popular tours operated in Costa Rican forests.
2. Surf in the high tide beaches of Costa Rica :
With vast shorelines expanding from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, the beaches of Costa Rica are unique and fascinating. Comprising of luxury resorts and grand accommodations, some of the shorelines buzz with aquatic activities where the rest remain calmly untouched in remote zones. Tamarindo is a long, rocky beach with excellent strong tides highly suitable for surfing. Dominical Beach is one of the World's best places for surfing which is one of the unique things to do in Costa Rica. Surrounded by restaurants serving Costa Rican delicacies, the beach is worth visiting. Once a fishing village and now an upcoming beach destination Santa Teresa along with surf clubs have yoga retreats, and resorts for tourists. Whether you are looking for things to do in Monteverde Costa Rica, things to do in La Fortuna Costa Rica, or top things to do in Arenal Costa Rica, surfing should be on your priority list.
3. Do underwater exploration by Snorkeling :
Exploring the marine lives in the deep and clear sea of Costa Rica is a magical experience. The nutrient-rich water has exceptional marine life including whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, sea turtles, dolphins, and humpback whales. Manuel Antonio Beach in the backdrop of Manuel Antonio national park is a popular beach destination. Snorkeling is the most preferred aquatic activity as its coral reefs and underwater marine life are worth watching. Calmer, tiny seashell sprinkled white sand beach of Conchal in Guanacaste provides a peaceful relaxing beach stay. White raft excursion, paddleboard, ocean kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, cave exploration are the top things to do here. Nacascolo of Papagayo Peninsula and Punta Uva are other popular beach spots for Snorkeling.
4. Visit a turtle nesting site:
Sea turtle nesting is a rare natural phenomenon that occurs at the seaside of Costa Rica. Olive ridley, leatherback, green and hawksbill are the four species of sea turtles that visit Pacific and Caribbean shorelines every year at different times. Wildlife enthusiasts all around the world flock to witness the returning of these wonderful creatures. Arribadas is the mass annual nesting of Olive ridley turtles and its hard to predict it's happening. Ostional Beach, Playa Grande, Las Baulas National Marine Park, Santa Rosa, Hermosa Beach and Tortuguero National Park are the places where this grand procession of turtles occurs. As these species are highly endangered, prior authorized access along with a guide is needed to visit the site. All these reasons make it one of the best things to do in Costa Rica with kids that you shouldn't miss out.
5. Glimpse the dancing Humpback Whales:
Whales can be witnessed all year round in Costa Rica. California, Atlantic and Antarctic humpback whales are the frequently migrated whales in different seasons. Whereas Pilot, Blue and Pseudo-Orca whales can also be spotted here. Ballena Marine National Park in the South Pacific coast of Costa Rica has a Whale's Tail shaped sandbar amidst sea waters. This s the hotspot to see humpback whales. Whale watching tours can be booked in Drake Bay, Golfo Dulce, Papagayo Bay beach sites where to see these intelligent migrants. If you are searching for fun things to do in Limon Costa Rica then this one should be in your itinerary.
6. Go on a Day and Overnight Jungle tours:
Hiking tours, jungle kayak and river cruise are some exotic ways to indulge in the awe-inspiring beauty of dense forests. Hanging monkeys, thousands of bird flocks, rare animals like tapir and more can be sighted with guidelines taken from Naturalist. Overnight stay in the Jungle lodges with hiking day tours is the best way to explore the remote forest. Covering half of the Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park is home to exotic species such as scarlet macaws, monkeys and jaguar. Crocodile watching is a popular adventure activity in Carara National Park. Explore wildlife like sloths, herons, monkeys along mangrove waterways in Damas Island Estuary and Playa Grande estuary by boat or kayak. Along with other wildlife, bird watching is a highlight in the Osa Peninsula. Tortuguero National Park has maze-like amazing waterways perfect for boat and kayak tours.
7. Get thrilled by white water rafting :
Originating from the volcanic mountain ranges and descending down towards the Caribbean Sea, the Pacific Ocean, the San Juan River or Lake Nicaragua, Costa Rica has 14 major river systems. These produce World famous white water rapids highly suitable for excitement-filled rafting activity. Day tours along with overnight stay are available to stroll on these rivers. Appropriate for a family with kids, safari float is a serene way to indulge in the natural beauty of the forests while peacefully sailing on the river. Penas Blancas river and Corobici river are perfect for easy float. Exotic wildlife and untouched landscapes ensure a visual treat. For thrill-seekers rafting along Rio Balsa, Savegre, Pacuare, Tenorio and Naranjo rivers guarantee an intense challenge with quick, twists and turn along the country's best forest reserves. These tours include overnight accommodation in Jungle lodges with delectable Costa Rican food.
8. Relax in the mineral-laden hot springs:
Used for therapeutic reason over hundreds of years, the mineral-rich naturally formed Costa Rican hot springs are a wonderful creation. Providing relaxation and rejuvenation, the water treats ailments including body pains and aches. As a result of volcanic action, the groundwater reacts with hot rocks, returns to the top surface and collects as a pool forming hot springs. Sprawled across the country's rainforests, these are located in deep forests and few are operated as resorts. Arenal hot springs adjacent to Arenal volcano are the most popular. The Springs resort, Los Lagunas, Perdido springs, EcoTermales, Tabacon are luxury accommodations in the location. Rio Perdido hotel, Rio Negro are the hot spring resorts in Guanacaste.
9. Seek adventure through waterfall rappelling:
With many amusing waterfalls in rainforests rappelling is an adrenaline-pumping activity greatly possible in a country like Costa Rica. Sheering down the rocks for miles from the top of canyon cliffs, on the waterfall ways in the backdrop of untouched nature, is an amazing experience. In Arenal waterfall rappelling, travelers hike down 5 rock faces where 4 of them have waterfalls of height ranging between 20 to 50 meters. The rappel tour in Rio Perdido of Guanacaste has a combination of other hiking activities along with rappelling. An up and down rappelling along with zip lines, a suspension bridge, swing over a waterfall interconnecting 15 platforms is available.
10. Get pampered with Costa Rican Spa:
Costa Rica is a renowned luxury spa destination. With mineral-laden soil, rocks, lava and abundant natural resources the spa resorts pose specialized relaxing treatments. With the exotic ingredients indigenous to the region, the personalized experience in the Costa Rican spa will be definitely unique. Located nearby Arenal Volcano, Tabacon Resort harnesses its vital energy to relax and calm the senses. Milk bath in Jacuzzi alternated with wine, fruit and aromatherapy is an award-winning spa treatment here. Overlooking the sea, the therapeutic deep tissue massage and organic coffee scrub at Four seasons resorts spa is definitely worth a try. Onda Spa is an open-air spa resort with the rooms nestled in the natural forest canopy. Spa Sha in the amazing sea setting, Esencia Spa at the country's rural farm, Nayara spa at Arenal hot springs are other best luxury spa resorts popular in the region.
11. Go on a cave spelunking :
Spelunking or cave exploration is a favorite recreational activity in Costa Rica things to do. As the volcanic eruptions for millions of years have created these underground marvels, a visit to these caves is exciting and adventurous for the travelers. Located below the sea level Venado caves is a limestone rock formed eight chamber underground maze comprising an underground waterfall and river. Eyeless fish, giant spiders, bat, frogs and a variety of marine fossils can be spotted. Limestone caverns, stalagmites, stalactites, can be seen in Terciopelo Cave at Barra Honda National park. The tour operates with guides and its best to visit the caves during the dry season.
12. Taste a freshly brewed coffee in organic plantation:
The tropical climate in Costa Rica is highly suitable for the growth of one of the best quality coffee beans. Costa Rican coffee is very popular in the World and they export the best from their country. The government allows only high-quality Arabica beans to grow on their plantations. The coffee tour includes a visit to the plantation, roastery, and a tasting session. The traditional methods of coffee growing, roasting, and brewing can be witnessed here. Sprawling from San Jose to the Monteverde region, Cafe Britt, Doka estate, El Toledo, Espiritu Santo, Mi Cafecito, Cafe Monteverde, Don Juan are some of the family-run organic coffee farms producing high-grade coffee for generations.
13. Indulge in Chocolate tasting tours :
Bribri is an indigenous community of Costa Rica involved in the cultivation of Cacao along the Caribbean coast. The chocolate tours are informative where the growth and processing of cacao seeds can be witnessed. The Peurto Viejo Chocolate tour is a fascinating tour that gives insights about the culture of native Costa Ricans, the countryside living along with the chocolate production. Caribbeans coffee and farm is a small family-run plantation here. Rainforest chocolate tour based out of La Fortuna gives a hand-on experience of chocolate making. Sibu, Bri Bri, La Iguana, Finca Luna Nueva are other chocolate tours available in the plantations across Costa Rica.
Comprising so many top things to do in Costa Rica Jaco, it is the perfect destination for a family trip or a romantic getaway. Whether you are looking for fun things to do in Costa Rica Liberia or things to do in Guanacaste Costa Rica, It can be planned as an adventurous trip with hiking trails, cave explorations, zip-lining, rappelling tours or as a relaxing trip with safari boat rides, yoga retreats and bicycling. The 'Pura Vida' life that Costa Rica reflects is a great way to embrace and appreciate life. Now you know what to do in Costa Rica, go ahead and plan your journey without delay.
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import hudson.tasks.Builder;
import hudson.tasks.Fingerprinter;
import hudson.tasks.Publisher;
import hudson.tasks.Maven;
import hudson.tasks.Maven.ProjectWithMaven;
import hudson.tasks.Maven.MavenInstallation;
import hudson.triggers.Trigger;
import hudson.util.DescribableList;
import net.sf.json.JSONObject;
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Bradley International B-17 Crash Lawsuit Filed for Surviving Family Members
Partner-Attorney Andrew Groher of RisCassi & Davis, P.C. in Connecticut is representing the family of a copilot who died in a vintage B-17 bomber crash at Bradley International Airport in 2019. In his clients' names, he recently filed a lawsuit against the Collings Foundation, which owned the World War II-era plane that went down due to engine failures. The lawsuit managed by Attorney Groher joins several others filed against the Collings Foundation by family members of other victims who died or were injured in the same aviation disaster.
Details of the B-17 Crash
In October 2019, the Collings Foundation's B-17 took off from Bradley International as part of a program that allowed people to pilot and fly on vintage aircraft. Moments after takeoff, two of its engines reportedly failed, causing it to crash and burst into flames. Michael Foster, whose family Attorney Groher is representing, was the copilot and one of seven who died in the airplane accident.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) would later rule that poor maintenance contributed to the crash. In the lawsuit filed by Attorney Groher, he argues that the Collings Foundation did not complete a preflight maintenance checklist that would have reasonably noticed that at least two of the engines were essentially nonoperational. If the check had been done, or if the engines were maintained frequently, then the crash could have been prevented entirely, the lawsuit argues. As such, the Collings Foundation has been accused of gross negligence and recklessness that make the organization liable for the crash and fatalities.
Two articles were recently published about the crash and the lawsuits, each with Attorney Andrew Groher in a featured interview. The first is from News 8 WTNH, which includes an embedded video interview of Attorney Groher. The second is from the Hartford Courant, which has more details about accusations against the Collings Foundation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
For more information about Attorney Groher or aviation accidents handled by RisCassi & Davis, P.C., you can contact our firm online or dial (860) 245-2412 at any time. Initial consultations are free for inquiring clients.
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang Kyung-wha on Friday discussed next steps following the summit.
"If they have the strategic decision already made to do that and they are cooperative, we can move very quickly", Bolton said.
It said the findings support a new, previously undisclosed Defense Intelligence Agency estimate that North Korea is unlikely to denuclearize. The Financial Times reported that Pompeo was due to visit North Korea this week but Reuters has not been able to confirm his travel plans.
In four matches in his first World Cup appearance, David de Gea goes home having effected just one save in the entire tournament. Spanish captain Sergio Ramos was in tears on the pitch after losing to Russian Federation in a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
This wasn't supposed to happen after the Donald Trump-Kim summit last month in Singapore.
Even if North Korea's promises were honest, it could take years of work, accompanied by an unprecedented agreement to grant access to outside inspectors, before U.S. officials could confidently say that the weapons threat has been neutralised.
Officials say North Korea plans to keep the U.S. in the dark about how many warheads it has, how much fissile material is in its possession and where all of its nuclear facilities are located. "And our concern about what they're doing in the 2018 election and what President Putin said through a translator of course but what he said was there was no meddling in 2016 by the Russian state".
U.S. intel agencies suspect that Pyongyang has been increasing production of nuclear fuel at multiple secret sites, NBC reported Friday.
As U.S. intelligence agencies continue to gather information about North Korea's actions, any breach of the nuclear agreement by Kim could warrant a return to the tense relationship that characterized U.S.
With Colombia leading Senegal 1-0 in the group's other tie, defeat nevertheless wouldn't have been decisive for Japan . Japan will go on to face the victor of the Belgium v England match in the Round of 16.
North Korea expert David Albright, a former United Nations weapons inspector and president of the Institute for Science and International Security, said the assessments come at a time when "there's a worry that the Trump administration may go soft, and accept a deal that focuses on Yongbyon and forgets about these other sites". Kim and Trump both signed a document on June 12 stating that Pyongyang would work toward "complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula".
"It would be physically possible to dismantle the bulk of North Korea's programs within a year", said Thomas Countryman, the State Department's top arms control officer under President Barack Obama. President Obama said that North Korea was our biggest and most risky problem.
The North last month blew up its aged but only nuclear test site at Punggye-ri - where it had staged six atomic tests - in a show of goodwill before the summit.
We've shown we have the chance to win and if we keep it up this way I think we'll be successful. Alves sounded a note of caution following the departure of defending champions Germany.
Last month, the White House said that by the end of this week, it would announce tight new curbs on Chinese investment. It appears that this plan has been abandoned in favour of an expanded role for CFIUS.
Adnan Januzaj's stunning goal secured a much-changed Belgium side a 1-0 win over England's second string at the World Cup . Argentina have played three World Cup knockout games on June 30 in the past, and all three have gone to penalties.
The margin of victory for England surpassed 3-0 wins over Poland and Paraguay in Mexico in 1986, and against Denmark in 2002. But Bent believes defending at set-pieces is an area the squad will need to work on as the tournament progresses.
However, Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency said Agung's danger status had not changed and flights were not in danger. Airlines cancelled mostly worldwide flights after the closure on Thursday, affecting more than 8000 passengers affected.
Last season, he averaged 27.5 points, 9.1 assists and 8.6 rebounds per game and finished second in MVP voting. He's owed $24.1 million next year and has a $25.6 million option for the following year.
Later Thursday night, a tweet revealed that more testing on matchmaking would be needed before releasing the mode again. The 50v50 LTM that's replacing Final Fight will have some new guidelines compared to previous 50v50 game modes.
The Brazilian soccer federation said Marcelo had improved from its back problem but did not provide a timetable on his recovery. And the South American giants team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar claims the unspecified injury was caused by a hotel bed.
Michael Grimm in a GOP primary and former Trump adversary Mitt Romney won the Republican nomination to be Utah's next US senator. He accused Heitkamp of working hand-in-hand with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Pelosi.
Cornell Law School immigration professor Stephen Yale-Loehr said it was "extremely unlikely" that Congress will do away with ICE. He said the border patrol not ICE is responsible for separating families at the border, noting the two are separate agencies.
But, if Sweden beats Mexico on Wednesday and Germany beats South Korea , three teams would be tied atop Group F with six points. With one more, he can become Mexico's all-time leading scorer in World Cup play with five, breaking a tie with Luis Hernandez.
Rising trade tensions and retaliatory tariffs could pose serious risks for Harley-Davidson, rating agency Moody's said on Tuesday. Trump then threatened the company "will be taxed like never before" if they follow through with the move .
It is the first time since 1938 that Germany has not advanced out of the group stage of World Cup play. The person filming the video, Patrick Infurna, says "Only the World Cup could do this".
Argentina , meanwhile, needed a late goal from Marcos Rojo to finish second in Group D. In the 80 years since then, they've lost four knockout games.


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A Little Told Tale: The Women's Hour
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The Hour record has been on everyone's lips recently. When the UCI created the Unified Hour, Jensie put himself forwards as a guinea pig, and now Sir Bradley Wiggins has reportedly vowed to step up and ride the velodrome for a painful 60 minutes.
I've been enthralled by The Hour for years, since I read Michael Hutchinsons book of the same title – but I've never, not once, wondered about the women's record (until I settled down to write about that very fact).
In fact, I assumed the silence meant no woman had ever set an Hour record. Crazy as that may seem, having read reams of content on the men's attempts, and never heard a single whisper of the women's stories, it's not a completely unreasonable assumption.
The Women of the Hour
The Women's UCI Unified Hour Record belongs to Leontien Zijlaard – she rode 46.065km in 2003. Hers is also the Best Hour Record, whilst the Best Human Effort title sits on the mantle of Jeannie Longo, who rode just over 48km in 1996.
Zijlaard is a Dutch Cyclist who retired in 2004. She's now married to a fellow Track Cyclist, and was Dutch Sportswoman of the Year until the worthy Edith van Dijk took her place in 2004.
Crossing disciplines, much like present Queen of Cycling, Vos, Leontiun snatched up Olympic Gold Medals in road cycling, track cycling and time trialling, and won the Tour Féminin twice.
Like legend of the Hour, and manic depressive, Obree – Leontiun Zijlaard wasn't without her mental struggles, and she took years out of competition from 1994 to recover from anorexia.
Leoutin took the record from Jeannie Longo – a 59 time French National Champion and 13 time World Champion.
Jeannie features in the list of athletes who have competed in the most Olympic games, gaining 8 medal over a 24 year stint, and she was still competing to be the National Time Trial Champion in 2011.
Both Zijlaard and Longo made attempts at the Hour in 2000, and then Zijlaard put in her current record holding attempt in 2003.
As Chris Boardman stated to Cycling Weekly – Hour records are like buses – they come in bursts as riders grapple with one another – ping ponging back and forwards.
Like Obree and Boardman, there was Zijlaard and Longo. Perhaps in the future we'll have Wiggins and Martin.
Who will take the Hour forward for women?
The high profile men's Hour record attempt from Jensie has spurned enquiries over whose next – Jens himself called upon Wiggins, Cancellara and Tony Martin in his post ride conference.
Thus far, no women have put themselves forwards – that I am aware of.
The current record is 46.065km – that's 28.62 miles, in one hour on a velodrome, with any bike that adheres to the UCI standards for an endurance track event – TT bars, disc wheels and all.
Since British Cycling failed to send a female athlete to race the UCI World TIme Trial Champs, you'd be forgiven for thinking we had no available competitors. They've explained the decision with the comment: "We have chosen not to enter anyone into the elite women's time trial event this year as we don't believe we have a contender for a medal and we are obliged to use our resources where we have the best chance of success."
Previous British Time Trial specialist, and 2014 National Champ, Emma Pooley is now focusing on Triathlon and long distance running, so we can't expect an attempt from her any time soon.
Sarah Storey has been suggested as one of the riders BC should have considered for the UCI champs. I watched Storey take the CTT Time Trial Champs 50 and 25 mile titles recently, but on the high profile end of the scale she walked away with 4 Gold's at the 2012 Olympics for the women's individual C5 pursuit, Time Trial C4–5 500m, Individual Road Time Trial C5 and Individual Road Race C4–5.
It seems sensible to look at the most recent ITU Time Trial Champion, Lisa Brennaur of Germany – and having competed on the track as part of the Persuit team in the 2012 Olympics, she's no alien to the boards.
At 26, she was still in shock after the victory, and reportedly told BBC Sport: "I'm overwhelmed and I need some time to know this is reality."
Eighteen seconds down on her was Anna Solovey of Ukraine, and third in line was the USA's Evelyn Stevens – maybe these strong contenders against the clock in the Time Trial could take on the very long 60 minutes.
Any of these rides, I expect, could have a pop at 28.82miles. Maybe it'll be one of them – maybe someone completely different – regardless, I'm hoping it happens soon.
About michellearthurs
I'm an NCTJ Journalist and work at Cycling Weekly. Previous to this, I was the Editor at Total Women's Cycling. I've also dabbled in marketing and copywriting - having been Marketing Coordinator and Social Media/Content Editor at Evans Cycles. My first job was working on a local newspaper. I've written for a variety of titles on a freelance basis, too. I got into cycling when I entered my first triathlon in 2010. I now race crits, road races, time trials, and do a lot of track training for not very much track racing.
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Across Washington, just 64 percent of regional respondents say the condition of their surface transportation system rated a "C" grade or better in 2012, versus 70 percent in 2011, according to key results of a major survey presented this week to the state senate transportation committee by the state transportation commission. And just 53 percent felt their area was getting its fair share of state transportation funding in 2012, versus 60 percent in 2011.
With baseline annual state transportation system maintenance needs identified in the survey at $2.1 billion, 51 percent of the 7,897 respondents across the state's 14 different Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) jurisdictions said they'd support new revenues such as higher taxes, fees or tolls, versus 59 percent in 2011. But questioned more closely on what they'd really be willing to pay, and in what form, responses were quite mixed, showing that state lawmakers and local and regional officials may have a tough sales job ahead.
A new car ferry terminal on the State of Washington's busiest vehicle run – from Mukilteo in Snohomish County to Clinton on south Whidbey Island – is currently $38.7 million shy of a needed $140.9 million for construction, according to a new report to the legislature from the Washington State Department of Transportation. The current terminal has been a big headache for commuters for years due to poor design which contributes to long backups for vehicles and complications in trying to load cars and foot passengers at the same time. WSDOT says future usage of the terminal is expected to grow 73 percent by 2030. In Washington, car ferries are considered part of the state highway system, particularly where bridges haven't been built, across scenic Puget Sound. Earlier replacement plans for the strained regional transportation hub were shelved in 2007 due to "funding and constructability" challenges, but then re-started in 2010.
Just this Monday night, the Washington State Department of Transportation's tolling division director Craig Stone briefed the City Council of Bellevue on an environmental assessment and community outreach effort that's to come alive in early 2013, paving the way for I-90 Seattle region tolling by 2016. State lawmakers see that as a cash cow for the underfunded SR 520 replacement bridge. But along the way Stone got a polite earful from some council members about the need to spread the tolling burden more broadly across the region, including to Interstate 5 in and around Seattle. Others including stakeholders involved in looming tolling on the new SR 99 tunnel in Seattle, also favor tolling on adjacent I-5 to keep traffic flows in balance. Meanwhile, far from the spotlight, a state committee is taking an early look at a long-term plan to charge for all miles traveled on all streets and roads.
New rankings that the U.S. Department of Education says are for the first time solidly comparable between states, show that in the 2010-2011 school year Washington ranked in the bottom third nationally in its rate of on-time high school graduation, within four years of 9th grade. Washington was tied with several other states for the 14th lowest rate, of 76 percent, out of 47 states plus the District of Columbia and the nationwide Bureau of Indian Education, for which data were available. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said in a statement, "By using this new measure, states will be more honest in holding schools accountable and ensuring that students succeed. Ultimately, these data will help states target support to ensure more students graduate on time, college and career ready." Making increased K-12 spending effective is certainly an issue in Washington, one which independent state policy analysts continue to probe.
State audits have critiqued the Puget Sound Partnership for lax management, and a federal watchdog group tied it to alleged ethical missteps by a powerful Washington Congressman. But in a newly-released bi-annual "State of the Sound" assessment, the organization appears to giving itself a bracing dose of "tough love." A summary memo on the new report from the state agency spearheading efforts to restore the health of Puget Sound says that on six key indicators of success, progress toward 2020 goals isn't occurring. Progress is mixed on another five, evident on two, and unclear on another eight because goals haven't been set or data isn't yet available. The trouble spots are marine water quality, cleanliness of swimming beaches, growth of eelgrass, and stock of Chinook salmon, herring and Orca whales. The memo was released quietly and online late last week by the Partnership's Ecosystem Coordination board as part of a document packet for its October 18 meeting in Shelton, Mason County. The full report was to be posted online later today at the partnership's web site.
* and perhaps even allowing counties to implement a one percent motor vehicle excise tax (MVET).
Though local option measures could advance this year, a statewide gas tax hike might have to wait until 2014. The one percent MVET could be a local option only, not imposed statewide. A city or county council would be able to approve it, or could choose to let local voters decide. Counties which adopted an MVET would get two-thirds of revenues for transit and roads, and cities would get the rest to repair and build arterial streets.
For King County, the Bellevue memo says, a one percent MVET would yield about $75 million annually. Likewise, as outlined in the Bellevue staff memo, an increase in local vehicle license fees from $20 to $40 would not be imposed but could be approved by an elected city or county council or a local transportation benefit district. Another idea being considered is an annual electric vehicle fee of $200.
Bellevue staff say a local option MVET is attractive because it can be used for all surface transportation purposes including transit whereas the gas tax is for roads only; and that the MVET is progressive, based on the value of the vehicle, rather than the same for all regardless of income or vehicle value, like the gas tax. Similarly, a City of Shoreline staff memo also dated September 24, on legislative priorities, says the progressive MVET is preferable to the flat vehicle license fee. However part of the political baggage carried by the MVET is a fair play problem, as some vehicle owners loudly voiced concerns over inaccurate value assessments and overcharging when it was previously in effect in Washington. There's a thorny backstory, though. In a ballot initiative led by anti-tax activist Tim Eyman in 1999, Washington voters opted to end the oft-reviled MVET, and despite a later court ruling invalidating the measure, legislators chose to let it lie.
King County's Metro bus service has a lot riding on extension and growth of the vehicle license fee. Following passage of enabling state legislation, the county council in August 2011 approved a temporary 2012-13 license fee of $20 to help maintain bus service and control congestion, with the proviso that a broader funding approach would be implemented in the future.
Although not mentioned in the memo, other unfunded or underfunded mega-projects dot the Seattle regional landscape. Completion of the replacement bridge across SR 520 on Lake Washington requires a missing $2 billion. High priority work on I-5 in Seattle to repair pavement and ease bottlenecks is estimated in the several billions. Crucial safety fixes to U.S. Route 2 in Snohomish County have been pegged at more than $1 billion. Likewise the extension of SR 509 to I-5 just south of SeaTac Airport, a key freight mobility and congestion relief project. Between 2010 and 2040 in the Central Puget Sound region of King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties, $64 billion more than anticipated revenue will needed to keep roads, bridges, and transit in decent shape, according to the Transportation 2040 report released by the Puget Sound Regional Council.
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Bucks 120, Hawks 109: Giannis is back, helping keep a surging team and Bogdan Bogdanović in check
The Milwaukee Bucks have been locked into the third position in the Eastern Conference for the bulk of the season, but there has been a constant churn beneath them in the standings. The latest team in the No. 4 position is the surging Atlanta Hawks, who came into Thursday's game at State Farm Arena with a 16-5 record under interim head coach Nate McMillan.
The Bucks cooled the Hawks off, 120-109, bolstered by the return of two-time reigning most valuable player Giannis Antetokounmpo. It was his first game since April 2.
In 25 minutes, Antetokounmpo scored 15 points and pulled in five rebounds. He made seven of his 12 shots.
"Obviously being out for what, five, six games now, first time in my career, I've never done that," he said. "But yeah obviously you're a little bit out of rhythm, you gotta be able to get your second wind because the first five minutes, whatever the case might be, you run up and down and you get tired easily, no matter if you're in good shape or not because playing a game is totally different. That's it. Try to get my rhythm, my teammates support me, try to just play the right way, make the right pass."
BOX SCORE:Bucks 120, Hawks 109
It was the Bucks' third straight victory and moved them to 35-20. The loss dropped the Hawks to 30-26.
Milwaukee last saw Atlanta on Jan. 24 in a victory at Fiserv Forum, but that wire-to-wire victory looked a little different from Thursday's contest. Aside from the change in coaches, the Hawks were without all-star guard Trae Young, the league's top rebounder in Clint Capela and Bogdan Bogdanović in the first game. Also, their former starting point guard Rajon Rondo had been traded.
Thursday was the first time the Bucks have seen Bogdanović on the court since their failed attempt to land him in an offseason sign-and-trade.
And Bogdanović played well Thursday, scoring 28 points on 10-of-20 shooting, including six made three-pointers. He kept the Hawks in the game through the first half and eventually helped them come back from a 14-point deficit to take a lead briefly in the third quarter.
Young started the game 0 for 9 and finished with 15 points.
"I think we executed the game plan," Holiday said of the defensive effort on Young. "We felt like if he didn't get comfortable shooting threes and he had to make plays at the basket, around Brook and I, that was probably our best advantage. I think we did a pretty good job of that, turning him over a couple times and not really giving him anything easy. No open, easy looks."
Capela had 16 points and 16 rebounds. Solomon Hill added 18 points.
The Hawks were without starting forward John Collins (18.2 points per game) and four other players. On the second night of a back-to-back, the Bucks did not have starting guard Donte DiVincenzo available due to toe soreness.
Bryn Forbes started in place of DiVincenzo and scored nine points.
Brook Lopez had 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Bucks while Jrue Holiday scored 23 and handed out seven assists. Khris Middleton had 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and moved past Michael Redd for second place on the franchise career three-pointers made list.
As for Antetokounmpo, he had been working toward a return over the last few days. He practiced in full on Tuesday and then went through his usual warmup routine in Minnesota on Wednesday without issue.
Against the Hawks he looked to be at full strength, using his left leg to lift off to the rim and plant for his Euro step drive. He also took a couple of hard falls to the court and looked no worse for wear.
Antetokounmpo first injured his left knee March 20 against San Antonio, and since that night the Bucks have gone 7-6. He had missed eight of those games.
Milwaukee watched its halftime lead totally disappear as Atlanta began the third quarter with a 16-5 run. Young's first points of the game came at the 6:42 mark and his three-point play tied the game 71-71. A Bogdanović three-pointer then gave the Hawks a 74-73 lead.
The effort to make that rally seemed to catch up with the Hawks, however, as they quickly fell back behind and the Bucks used a 12-2 run to close the quarter and go into the fourth leading, 94-82.
"We had been starting third quarters well and tonight we didn't," Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said. "Really it became a close game. We got a few stops, we strung together a few stops and able to make some baskets. I thought Jeff Teague overall off the bench was good. Our bench tonight just, I thought, really gave us a lot of really good minutes and finished that third quarter really kind of middle to end of the third quarter, to take it back up."
Milwaukee would extend its lead to as many as 19 thanks to a 15-8 start to the final period, and while Atlanta did get it to 113-105 in the final three minutes, the Bucks quickly put an end to any real comeback hopes with a Lopez dunk and Pat Connaughton three-pointer to make it 118-105.
The Bucks used a 15-2 run at the end of the second quarter to take a 64-52 lead at the break. Milwaukee shot 50% from the floor in the first half, including 47.8% from behind the three-point line. They also turned it over just four times but did not allow the Hawks to score off those giveaways. On the other end, the Bucks score 10 points off four Hawks turnovers.
Lopez led the Bucks with 13 points and seven rebounds in the opening half while Antetokounmpo contributed nine points. Holiday scored 10 points.
Young was held scoreless on six shots, but Bogdanović kept the Hawks in shouting distance with 15 points.
Atlanta and Milwaukee traded leads in the first quarter, with the Hawks going up six point early at 10-4 and the Bucks going up seven late at 32-25. The Bucks eventually took a 33-29 lead into the second quarter. The Hawks used a 9-3 spurt to cut the lead to 45-44 in the second quarter before the Bucks' big run gave them a double-digit advantage going into the break.


Beautiful table – and having gamed with a T-26 versus a Panzer IV, no surprise there!
Great looking game. Keeping Charlie Foxtrot in business.
Looking great, love the early war Russians!
Super immersive landscape, and you play games on it too!
There's a guy(s) with some substantial Talent.
What a lovely looking setup!
I especially liked the debris/ruins and they way the buildings were very convincingly painted!


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Google hit with class action lawsuit over secret WiFi sniffing
Gregg Keizer
Published: May 25th, 2010
Google's secret Wi-Fi sniffing has prompted a class-action lawsuit that could force the company to pay up to $10,000 for each time it snatched data from unprotected hotspots, court documents show.
The lawsuit, which was filed by an Oregon woman and a Washington man in a Portland, Ore. federal court on Monday, accused Google of violating Federal privacy and data acquisition laws.
"When Google created its data collection systems on its GSV [Google Street View] vehicles, it included wireless packet sniffers that, in addition to collecting the user's unique or chosen Wi-Fi network name (SSID information), the unique number given to the user's hardware used to broadcast a user's Wi-Fi signal (MAC address, the GSV data collection systems also collected data consisting of all or part of any documents, e-mails, video, audio, and VoIP information being sent over the network by the user [payload data]," the lawsuit stated.
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On Tuesday, the same plaintiffs filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to prevent Google from deleting the data, a move the company has said it would make "as soon possible." Oral arguments on the restraining order are scheduled for Monday before U.S. District Court Judge Janice Stewart.
Google acknowledged the privacy problem last Friday, but said it had not known it was collecting data from unprotected wireless networks until recently. "In 2006, an engineer working on an experimental Wi-Fi project wrote a piece of code that sampled all categories of publicly broadcast Wi-Fi data," said Alan Eustace, the head of Google's engineering and research, in a blog post last week.
"A year later, when our mobile team started a project to collect basic Wi-Fi network data like SSID information and MAC addresses using Google's Street View cars, they included that code in their software — although the project leaders did not want, and had no intention of using, payload data," Eustace wrote.
The blunder was discovered when Google audited the Street View Wi-Fi data after a request by Hamburg, Germany, data protection authorities.
Google has since stopped the Street View Wi-Fi sniffing, and wants to delete the data.
The two plaintiffs, Vicki Van Valin of Oregon and Neil Mertz of Washington, said that their homes' wireless networks were not password protected, and that Street View vehicles had cruised by their residences at least once.
"Van Valin works in a high technology field, and works from her home over her Internet-connected computer a substantial amount of time," the complaint read. "In connection with her work and home life, Van Valin transmits and receives a substantial amount of data from and to her computer over her wireless network. A significant amount of the wireless data is also subject to her employer's non-disclosure and security regulations."
Elsewhere in the lawsuit, the pair said they had transmitted other confidential information over their unprotected Wi-Fi networks, including credit card and banking data, and personal information including Social Security numbers. Van Valin also used her wireless network for VoIP (voice over Internet protocol] telephone calls.
The lawsuit seeks class-action status, which would open the case to a pool of plaintiffs potentially in the millions.
Van Valin and Mertz asked that Google pay both statutory and punitive damages. The former is set as the greater of $100 for each day any plaintiff or class member's data was grabbed by Google, or $10,000 per violation suffered by each plaintiff or class member.
Google faces other legal actions over the Street View snafu. German prosecutors, for example, have launched a criminal investigation into Google's actions, while in the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been asked to investigate Google by the consumer group Consumer Watchdog.
Google said today that it would not comment on the lawsuit.
Gregg Keizer covers Microsoft, security issues, Apple, Web browsers and general technology breaking news for Computerworld.
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