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Sunday, January 27, 2013
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Networking mixer in February | mixer, networking, business - News ...
The Business Alliance of Orange County is holding a membership and networking mixer Feb. 13.
The theme is "We love our members," and the mixer is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Zito's Bar and Grill, 17320 17th St. in the Enderle Center in Tustin. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers which includes nonalcoholic beverages, a no-host bar and appetizers, the Business Alliance stated. Attendees will also receive a surprise Valentine's Day gift. RSVP by Monday, Feb. 11.
Information: 714-669-0763, charette2@cox.net or businessallianceoc.net.
Source: http://www.ocregister.com/news/mixer-409255-networking-business.html
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French-backed Mali forces push towards rebel-held Gao
SEGOU/BAMAKO, Mali (Reuters) - French-backed government forces advanced into northern Mali on Friday towards the Islamist rebel stronghold of Gao, recapturing the town of Hombori, as they followed up on relentless French air strikes against the rebels.
Two weeks after France sent troops and aircraft into its West African former colony to block an offensive south by al Qaeda-allied Islamists occupying the north, Mali's army was now on the move as Islamist fighters pulled back from towns.
Malian officials, who said an offensive against Gao could take place in the next few days, said government forces entered Hombori, about 160 km (100 miles) from Gao, late on Thursday.
Gao, with the other Saharan desert towns of Timbuktu and Kidal, has been occupied since last year by an Islamist alliance that includes AQIM, the North African franchise of al Qaeda.
"Our troops supported by French forces entered Hombori yesterday evening without any combat. The Islamists had already deserted the town," a Malian military officer, who asked not to be named, told Reuters.
Mali's national radio said Hombori's inhabitants turned out to cheer the government soldiers as they entered.
Malian officials said French air raids on Thursday hit rebel positions at Ansongo, 95 km (60 miles) south of Gao. This is on the road to neighboring Niger, where Nigerien and Chadian forces are poised to join the fight against the Islamists.
But in a sign the Islamist rebels could offer resistance, a Malian officer and residents living in the area south of Gao reported they had blown up a bridge at Tassiga, south of Ansongo on the main road that follows the Niger River down to Niger.
Two civilians were reported killed when their vehicle drove off the destroyed bridge, the same sources said.
As French and Malian troops push northeastwards through the farmland and scrub along the Niger River, hundreds of African troops are being deployed behind them, part of an African ground force intended to be the core of an international-backed offensive against Al Qaeda and its allies in north Mali.
There are concerns that this African force, expected to exceed 5,000 and comprised mostly of troops from West African states, lacks sufficient training, equipment and funding.
African heads of state meeting at an African Union summit in Addis Ababa this weekend were expected to discuss these problems and appeal for more international support for the Mali operation from other governments, including China.
France already has 2,500 soldiers on the ground in Mali as part of its Operation Serval (Wildcat) and this number would rise to 3,700 according to the French Defence Ministry.
REBEL ARSENAL YIELDS GRAD ROCKETS
Western and African leaders say the intervention in Mali is necessary to stop the country's north - a vast lawless tract of desert and mountains that juts into the Sahara - from becoming a safe haven for radical Islamist jihadists seeking to launch international terrorist attacks.
French and Malian forces have over the last week retaken several towns, including Douentza, seized by the Islamist fighters as they attempted to advance towards Mali's southern capital Bamako.
Carefully targeted strikes by French Rafale jets and Gazelle helicopter gunships forced the rebels to pull back from urban areas and avoid being caught in the open in their vehicles.
They have abandoned caches of munitions, including one, at Diabaly in central Mali, found to contain rockets for a Soviet-made BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher, witnesses said.
Despite the optimism now being shown by Malian military commanders, French officials have said that their Islamist opponents appear well-trained and well-equipped, and are likely to resort to hit-and-run guerrilla warfare rather then committing to a conventional battle.
On Thursday, a split emerged in the Islamist militant coalition as one Tuareg leader of the Malian Ansar Dine group announced the creation of a new faction, said he wanted talks and rejected any alliance with AQIM. [ID:nL6N0ATBN1]
The United States and the European Union is helping with the airlift of French troops and equipment to Mali but have ruled out sending any combat troops. An EU mission to help train the Malian army will start next month.
(Additional reporting by John Irish in Paris and David Lewis in Dakar; Writing by Pascal Fletcher; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/malian-forces-push-north-toward-islamist-stronghold-gao-092529343.html
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
Peace Agreement for Eastern DRC in Works
Al Jazeera reported on Friday that a peace agreement was being finalized in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. However, the announcement came a day after the United Nations Security Council had given permission to peacekeepers to use drones for monitoring purposes, according to Reuters .
Additionally, the humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders issued a warning on Friday that thousands of displaced citizens in southeastern DRC were at risk as they are being confused for combatants during conflict between the Congolese military and militia active in Katanga province.
Here's the latest information regarding the conflicts taking place in rural DRC.
U.N. peace plan to be signed Monday
The agreement is hoped to end insecurity in the east, a region that has been the source of rebellions and government overthrows since the country's independence.
However, there were concerns that the agreement is too short and doesn't include important specifics like how to wind down the rebel group M23.
A special envoy to the great lakes region, an area including neighboring Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi, would be used to implement the agreement.
Drones approved by U.N.
The 15-member Security Council approved aerial spy equipment use in eastern Congo after initial concerns voiced by Russia, China, and Rwanda.
The drones will be used for situational monitoring of the nine-month-old conflict in the region. Rwanda had opposed the use of drones, voicing concern that Africa would be used as a laboratory for intelligence gathering devices. Rwanda has been accused of backing the M23 rebel group, as noted by Al Jazeera, an accusation the country denies.
The U.N. has wanted surveillance drones to operate in the area since 2008.
Militia groups preventing movement of refugees
Doctors Without Borders indicated that Mai-Mai militia in Katanga, another large, mostly rural province in the southeast DRC, were putting civilians at risk in the region.
Christine Slagt, MSF project coordinator in Shamwana, DRC, warned that with thousands of displaced people on the move, they run the risk of being considered combatants and are unable to access treatment for malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malnutrition, and other health care provided by the group.
In a statement, Slagt noted the group was "particularly concerned about the very vulnerable hiding in the bush who cannot access medical care. Severe malaria can be fatal in children if left untreated and pregnant women with complications during labor are in a life-threatening predicament."
Shawn Humphrey is a former contributor to The Flint Journal and an amateur Africanist, focusing his personal studies on human rights and political issues on the continent.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/peace-agreement-eastern-drc-works-225400046.html
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Nine Financial Resolutions For 2013 - Bad Credit Auto Loans
Less than a month into the New Year we offer up some tips from the Illinois CPA Society to strengthen your finances that also apply to consumers with poor credit
Sharing some useful tips
At Auto Credit Express we?ve spent the past twenty years helping car buyers with credit problems find those new car dealers that can give them their best opportunities for approved auto loans. Along the way we?ve tried to educate them on the high risk car loans process ? things we?ve learned from experience.
But we?re also not above passing on someone else?s good ideas when it comes to credit repair and managing finances, especially when they?re timely as well as particularly good. Point in fact: we came across an article by the Illinois CPA Society a few years ago and we?ve decided to share portions of it again.
Here are some excerpts from it:
Your Financial Fitness
The Illinois CPA Society recommends these nine resolutions to bolster your financial standing and keep it healthy.
1. Slim down your spending
Keep track of the amount of money you spend and take time to think about why you spend the amounts that you spend. Do you spend more when stressed, tired or hungry? Learn to avoid situations which might lead to overspending, and always think twice before buying. It?s not just how much you make but how much you spend that most influences your finances.
2. Be Honest
When estimating monthly expenses, consider typical monthly spending amounts. If you normally spend $300 on groceries, don?t write down ?$200? in your grocery category. Write down ?$300? and then aim for $200. Underestimating will get you in trouble.
3. Stick to a budget
Maintaining a budget and careful tracking of your spending are the only effective ways to keep tabs on your cash flow. Once you see where your money is going, you can make better choices on how best to spend less and save more. Resist the urge to abandon your budget, especially in the face of negative comments from friends and family.
4. Work off debt
Eliminating your debt can seem like an overwhelming task, especially if you?ve been shackled with it for some time. However, like all tasks, it starts with an action plan and small steps. First, you should outline a very specific strategy for accomplishing this goal. It needs to consist of more than ?I am going to spend less.? Second, consider using a credit counseling service or setting personal limits for your credit cards each month. Paying off your debt may end up taking more than a year or two, but having a clear action plan and asking yourself each day what you can do to reduce your dependence on credit cards will go a long way in making your 2009 finances more healthy.
5. Flex your money knowledge
Financial planning is a major step towards achieving financial security. It can help you become better prepared for whatever life throws at you. Make yourself aware of basic issues such as your net worth, when your debts need to be paid off, your retirement goals, and your capital needs to buy house/car/appliances. Get smart about your money and teach your children how to use it and save it.
6. Set Goals and Priorities
You will never hit the target if you don?t know what your goal is. Identify and prioritize your financial goals and when you would like to achieve them by. For instance, do you know when you want to buy a house and its cost, what it will cost you for your child?s education 20 years from now, or your retirement expenses 10 years from now?
7. Exercise caution and emphasize safety
Focus on creating a financial safety net; save for emergencies. Generally, you should have an emergency fund to cover six months worth of living expenses in the event you lose your job or suffer a serious illness.
8. Keep your records in shape
Keeping financial records in order can save you time, money and trouble in the event of an emergency. Have photos and videos of everything you own and keep them in a safe place. Store permanent records such as birth certificates, property deeds, insurance policies, wills, power of attorney and other important documents in a safe, fireproof location. Make sure your spouse, family and executor know where these documents are stored. Copies of these documents and other financial records should be kept in a clearly marked filing system in your home.
9. Get a Finance Coach
January is an ideal time to meet and develop a financial plan with your CPA advisor. Outline some short and long term goals together.
As we see it
It?s hard not to agree with the Illinois CPA Society that the New Year is a good time to take the following advice: step back and assess your financial situation for the coming year and resolve to make it as good as you can.
It?s also a good time for us to remind you that at Auto Credit Express we match applicants that have experienced car credit issues with new car dealers that can offer them their best opportunities for auto loan approvals.
So if you?re ready to take that next step, you can begin the process by filling out our online auto loans application.
Tags: Credit Repair, ilinois cpa society
Source: http://www.autocreditexpress.com/blog/2013/01/26/nine-financial-resolutions-for-2013/
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BitTorrent takes on Dropbox with sharing, backup service
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BitTorrent, the peer-to-peer service that many associate primarily with piracy, has unveiled Sync, a file backup and syncing service that has some similarities to Dropbox and other cloud storage apps. But it has an eye towards power users and privacy.
Cloud storage services take files you want backed up and store them securely on a server somewhere, from which they can be accessed with your other devices or copied automatically. There are a number of free ones, like Dropbox, SugarSync, and SkyDrive.
BitTorrent Sync is a little different. Instead of sending your file to a distant server, it simply makes it available via the BitTorrent network to any devices or computers you've authorized.
Got a big home movie file, too big for your 2-gigabyte cloud storage? Put it in Sync and it's sent via BitTorrent to any devices you've set up to stay synchronized, like the computer at your parents' house, or your smartphone.
Other services offer similar capabilities, but Sync will be totally free and totally independent of companies and other servers ? no middle men means better privacy and no bandwidth or cost worries.
BitTorrent may be associated with piracy, but it's still just a protocol for sending things over the Internet, so you shouldn't have to worry about whether all that BitTorrent traffic will raise an eyebrow at your ISP.
Sync isn't available for use yet, but is being tested for release. You can try to become a tester for early access by signing up here, but it should get a real release in the next couple months.
Devin Coldewey is a contributing writer for NBCNews Digital. His personal website is?coldewey.cc.
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Salvation in a Deck of Cards? ? Her War, Her Voice!
When I was in the Army (forever ago) cards played a huge role in our everyday interactions. We played cards in the field, on the weekends, during Sergeant?s Time, during our ?hurry up and wait? moments, or even during working hours because there was only so much parking lot to pick up. Seriously, I use to be able to play a mean game of Spades.
During these times my fellow soldiers, NCOs and officers were able to check up on me, see what was going on in my life, how I was adjusting, dissect my moods, and get a feel for my state of mind. As we moved into those positions, (me getting out and Dude continuing on) we would have his soldiers over, and their families. We got to know them by playing cards. We noticed who was not showing up, who might be having a hard time, and we would hear about what was going on with them.
The cards gave us on opportunity to let down some barriers and some walls. The cards were a gateway to feeling connected, and having a way to feel not so alone or separated from real people.
The cards allowed us to joke about each other, smile, hit each other?s arms, laugh, pout, and call names. The cards offered a litmus test of the state of mind of each person playing. They offered opportunity to open up real conversations, encouragement, or even just stress relief.
Then came the cell phones. Instead of wiping out a deck of cards in the slow waiting moments of the day, soldiers pulled out their phones checking messages, calling home, and playing games. Video games took over and closed off the conversation between plays and the dealing of cards. Everyone became engaged but not with each other.
Is it possible that that natural break from my home, family, and friends that allowed me to connect with people in my military life more closely, and to depend on them, to trust them, and to confide in them isn?t happening for today?s Soldiers and Military Families because technology doesn?t allow them to separate from who they use to be and become who they are? Could this be part of the issue revolving around the suicides, the isolation, and the loneliness?
Is it possible that shutting down some of our electronic connections would help alleviate or lessen these issues that are plaguing our military and their families? Could it be that cards, a slow paced game, or just a puzzle could open us up to real connections again?
I am not saying that this is the answer but it might not hurt.
We had soldiers over for the holidays and I was shocked at the lack of traditional game knowledge there was. We made them play. We taught them the basics of card edict (may have been some poking fun). We laughed. We heard stories of their families, their traditions, and how they use to see their parents playing cards (I know throws me into the old category). We got to know them. We got to know their looks of frustration, when they don?t understand something, and when they were plotting a move.
So, I gave away my card games, I sent them with soldiers that were drawn in by the need to just sit around a table with real people across from them and play. I hope they do play and often because maybe just maybe they could find their salvation in that deck of cards.
Tags: Christina Piper, communication, her war, her war her voice, military life
Source: http://herwarhervoice.com/blog/?p=1762
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