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A UK High Court ruling that two Niger Delta communities devastated by oil spills cannot have their claims against Shell heard in the UK could rob them of justice and allow UK multinationals to commit abuses overseas with impunity, Amnesty International said today.

The High Court ruled today that Royal Dutch Shell cannot be held responsible for the actions of its Nigerian subsidiary Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd. This is despite the company having profited from decades of abuses and environmental destruction in the Niger Delta. The communities are expected to appeal.

 “The Ogale and Bille communities have been hit by multiple Shell spills, threatening their health and drinking water. The UN found groundwater contamination in Ogale was more than 450 times the legal limit – when Amnesty investigators went back four years later, Shell still hadn’t cleaned up the pollution. This ruling could mean that the communities will never receive meaningful compensation, and that the oil spills will be not be properly cleaned up,” said Joe Westby, Campaigner on Business and Human Rights at Amnesty International.

“This ruling sets an especially dangerous precedent. If it stands, then the UK Courts have given free rein to multinational companies based in the UK to abuse human rights overseas. Poor communities and developing countries will pay the price. This is a deeply depressing reminder of the impunity enjoyed by powerful corporations, and a blow to other communities in the Niger Delta who are still awaiting justice.

“We hope and expect that the court of appeal will overturn this decision to show that the UK justice system will provide remedy to impoverished communities who suffer serious abuse caused by UK corporations.”

Two Nigerian communities brought separate legal actions against Royal Dutch Shell and its Nigerian subsidiary in 2016. The first claim was brought on behalf of 2,335 people from the Bille Kingdom, a fishing community whose environment has been devastated by oil spills over the past five years.

The second claim was on behalf of the Ogale Community in Ogoniland which consists of around 40,000 people. Over several years there have been repeated oil spills from Shell’s pipelines in Ogoniland which have still not been cleaned up.

Evidence presented before the court and Amnesty International’s years of experience working on the issue show that Royal Dutch Shell, an Anglo-Dutch company, has significant direct involvement with its Nigerian subsidiary. However, Shell disputed the jurisdiction of the UK court, arguing that the case concerned Nigerian plaintiffs and a Nigerian company.

The judge today struck out the claims against Royal Dutch Shell and its Nigerian subsidiary, but gave the communities permission to file an appeal.

“The judge’s decision is blatantly at odds with how multinationals like Shell work in today’s globalized world. Too often they hide behind the legal fiction that their subsidiaries operate completely separate to them. If multinationals are allowed to reap profits from their companies around the world without being held responsible when they commit human rights abuses, then abuses can – and will – take place,” said Joe Westby.

Communities affected by oil spills in Nigeria are usually forced to negotiate directly with the company and are at a huge disadvantage, which invariably means they are cheated. For rural communities taking a claim to the Nigeria courts is extremely difficult because only federal courts can deal with oil cases and few lawyers are willing to take on the major oil companies. The rare cases that do make it to court languish for years in the Nigerian justice system with no resolution.

In January 2015 a UK law firm won a landmark settlement agreement from Shell to pay £55 million to the Bodo community in Niger Delta after the case was brought to the UK court. Shell had originally offered just £4,000 compensation. As part of these legal proceedings Shell was forced to admit it had understated – for years – the size of the oil spills.  Only the UK court process was able to bring this to light.

“It is shocking that Shell is trying to deny it is responsible for its 100% owned subsidiary. Shell has profited from decades of human rights abuse and environmental damage in the Niger Delta and both Royal Dutch Shell and Shell Nigeria should be held legally accountable,” said Joe Westby.

In 2011 the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) documented the appalling environmental damage and oil pollution in Ogoniland. Its study described public health as seriously threatened by oil spills and said that environmental restoration of the area could prove to be the world’s most wide-ranging and long term oil clean-up exercise ever undertaken.

At the time, Shell stated it accepted the findings and the recommendations of the UNEP Report. However, a 2015 investigation by Amnesty International revealed that claims by Shell that they had cleaned up heavily polluted areas were blatantly false. Researchers observed ongoing oil pollution at four locations where UNEP found contamination – including Okuluebu in Ogale, one of the sites included in the legal claim. The Nigerian government regulator certified the area as clean in 2012, but researchers saw patches of black oil covering the ground and observed a strong smell of petroleum.

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GKids revealed on Friday that it will screen the English dub premiere of Shinsuke Sato and Production I.G's Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror at the IFC Center in New York City on December 3-4 and 10-11. Each screening will be held at 11:00 a.m.

Oblivion Island is Production I.G's first 3D computer-animated feature. The film focuses on Haruka, an only daughter living with an emotional distant father. One day at a local shrine she encounters a small magical creature that takes her to the land of forgotten items. Here, she finds memorabilia from her childhood and the Baron, the ruler of Oblivion Island who has been watching her.

The film was nominated for the award for Excellent Animation of the Year at the 33rd Japan Academy Prize. TOHO released the film in Japan in theaters in August 2009. The film held its North American premiere in New York in October of that year. Funimation announced at New York Comic Con last month that it had licensed the film. The company plans to release the film on home video next year.

Funimation announced the dub cast for the film on Friday. The cast is as follows:

  • Haruka - Christine Marie Cabanos
  • Teo - Cassandra Lee
  • Baron - Patrick Seitz
  • Cotton - Julie Maddalena
  • Mother - Julie Ann Taylor
  • Father - David Roach
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  • Younger Brother Soldier - Derek Stephen Prince
  • Vikki - Tara Platt
  • Decargot - Kyle Hebert
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World Cup Power Ranking: Where every team stands heading into Russia 2018

The 2018 World Cup is set to begin this week, with 32 nations meeting in Russia to play for the biggest prize in international soccer.

Four years ago, Germany dominated in Brazil, embarrassing the host nation in the semifinal en route to winning their fourth World Cup.

Heading into this year's tournament, we've ranked every team in the field of 32 to give you an idea of how things might shake out in Russia.

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32. Panama

Key players: Luis Tejada, Gabriel Torres, Jaime Penedo

First match: vs. Belgium (June 18, 11 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: This is the first time in the country's history that Panama has qualified for the World Cup after 10 failed attempts.

(Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
31. South Korea

Key players: Son Heung-min, Ki Sung-yueng

First match: vs. Sweden (June 18, 8 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Tottenham standout Son Heung-min is one of the most talented players the squad has ever had, but a tough group assignment will make escaping to the knockout round a tall order.

(Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
30. Iran

Key players: Sardar Azmoun, Ehsan Hajsafi

First match: vs. Morocco (June 15, 11 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Iran just lost their footware sponsorship deal with Nike due to global economic sanctions on the country, leaving the team scrambling for shoes.

(Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)
29. Australia

Key players: Tim Cahill, Aaron Mooy, Mathew Ryan

First match: vs. France (June 16, 6 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: At 38 years old, Tim Cahill will be one of the oldest players in the tournament, and will be looking to score in his fourth consecutive World Cup.

(Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
28. Saudi Arabia

Key players: Mohammad al-Sahlawi, Fahad al-Muwallad

First match: vs. Russia (June 14, 11 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: In 2002, Saudi Arabia failed to score a goal at the World Cup, losing all three of their matches and leaving the tournament without a highlight. Anything better than that would be a win this year.

(Photo by PAUL ELLIS / AFP)
27. Tunisia

Key players: Wahbi Khazri, Ferjani Sassi

First match: vs. England (June 18, 2 p.m. ET)

One thing to know: Tunisia qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 2006 this year, and will be seeking it's first World Cup win since 1978.

(Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images)
26. Japan

Key players: Shinji Okazaki, Shinji Kagawa, Eiji Kawashima

First match: Colombia (June 19, 8 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Japan was winless in Brazil four years ago, but have a puncher's chance to advance through to the knockout round this year thanks to a competitive group that could get messy.

(Photo by Masahiro Ura/Getty Images)
25. Iceland

Key players: Gylfi Sigurdsson, Albert Gudmundsson

First match: vs. Argentina (June 16, 9 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: With a population just over 325,000, Iceland is the smallest country to ever qualify for the World Cup. It's roughly the equivalent of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania making it to the final 32.

(Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images)
24. Nigeria

Key players: Mikel John Obi, Alex Iwobi

First match: vs. Croatia (June 16, 3 p.m. ET)

One thing to know: Alex Iwobi may be the best kept secret of the World Cup this year, but if for no other reason, watch Nigeria for the fact that they have the best kits in the tournament by a long shot.

(Photo by Erwin Spek/Soccrates/Getty Images)
23. Sweden

Key players: Marcus Berg, Andreas Granqvist, Emil Forsberg

First match: vs. South Korea (June 18, 8 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Sweden's solid defending carried them to the World Cup, earning their spot over Italy after winning 1-0 on aggregate. It was the first time Italy failed to qualify since 1958.

(Photo by MICHAEL CAMPANELLA/Getty Images)
22. Senegal

Key players: Sadio Mane, Moussa Konate

First match: vs. Poland (June 19, 11 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Senegal is making just its second appearance ever at the World Cup. In their one previous trip to the tournament the country made it all the way to the quarterfinals before falling to Japan.

(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)
21. Morocco

Key players: Ayoub El Kaabi, Hakim Ziyech

First match: vs. Iran (June 15, 11 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: It's Morocco's first trip to the World Cup in 20 years, and they could be a threat to make the kncokout stage. While Portugal and Spain are heavily favored to escape the group, a big win over Iran to open the tournament could prove vital down the line.

(Photo credit FADEL SENNA/AFP/Getty Images)
20. Egypt

Key players: Mohamed Salah, Ahmed Hegazi

First match: vs. Uruguay (June 15, 8 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Mohamed Salah scored five of the team's eight goals in qualifying, and will have to keep an impressive offensive pace if Egypt is to advance past the group stage.

(Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
19. Russia

Key players: Fyodor Smolov, Anton Miranchuk, Aleksei Miranchuk

First match: vs. Saudi Arabia (June 14, 11 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Russia hasn't won a match at the World Cup since 2002. The home team's best shot at victory will be come against Saudi Arabia to open the tournament.

(Photo by Anton Novoderezhkin\TASS via Getty Images)
18. Costa Rica

Key players: Bryan Ruiz, Marco Ureña

First match: vs. Serbia (June 17, 8 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Costa Rica's run in the 2014 was unforgettable, with the team somehow winning one of the "groups of death" that consisted of Uruguay, England and Italy. Will they capture a similar magic this year?

(Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)
17. Serbia

Key players: Nemanja Matic, Aleksandar Mitrovic

First match: vs. Costa Rica (June 17, 8 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Serbia is reponsible for one of the most impressive goals you'll see all year— featuring four passes without the ball touching the ground including a bicycle pass right before the finish. That was against Bolivia — can they do it against World Cup competition?

(Photo by Vitaly Nevar\TASS via Getty Images)
16. Poland

Key players: Robert Lewandowski, Jakub Blaszczykowski

First match: vs. Senegal (June 19, 11 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Robert Lewandowski scored a whopping 16 goals for Poland out of the qualifying group — the next closest player in the stage was Denmark's Christian Eriksen with eight.

(Photo by Piotr Matusewicz/PressFocus/MB Media/Getty Images)
15. Denmark

Key players: Christian Eriksen, Thomas Delaney

First match: vs. Peru (June 16, 12 p.m. ET)

One thing to know: Expect Denmark to essentially live and die by the play of Christian Eriksen, who will be leveling up from his role as creator at Tottenham to all-around showman for his country.

(Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
14. Croatia

Key players: Mario Mandzukic, Luke Mondric, Ivan Rakitic

First match: vs. Nigeria (June 16, 3 p.m. ET)

One thing to know: Iceland and Croatia split their matches against each other while qualifying for the World Cup. Now paired together in the group stage, one more match between the teams could decide who moves onto the knockout round.

13. Switzerland

Key players: Haris Seferovic, Granit Xhaka, Stephan Lichtsteiner

First match: vs. Brazil (June 17, 2 p.m. ET)

One thing to know: Brazil is a tough draw in your opening game of the World Cup — chances are you'll know a lot about Switzerland in their first few minutes on the pitch.

(Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)
12. Peru

Key players: Paolo Guerrero, Alberto Rodríguez, Pedro Gallese

First match: vs. Denmark (June 16, 12 p.m. ET)

One thing to know: Peru was the final team to qualify for the World Cup and enters as one of the hottest teams in international play. It's their first trip to the tournament since 1982.

(Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
11. Mexico

Key players: Javier Hernandez, Carlos Vela

First match: vs. Germany (June 17, 11 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Mexico has been eliminated from six consecutive World Cups in the first match of the knockout stage. This could be the year they buck the trend — either with a trip to the quarterfinals or a disappointing finish in the group stage.

(Photo by Laurens Lindhout/Soccrates/Getty Images)
10. Colombia

Key players: Radamel Falcao, James Rodriguez

First match: vs. Japan (June 19, 8 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: James Rodriguez won the Golden Boot in Brazil four years ago with an astonishing six goals in the tournament. A similar performance this year could help Colombia match their run to the quarterfinals.

9. Portugal

Key players: Cristiano Ronaldo, Rui Patricio

First match: vs. Spain (June 15, 2 p.m. ET)

One thing to know: This will be the fourth trip to the World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo. In each of his three previous trips, he's managed just one goal for his country. Turning his stellar offense on is likely the key to Portugal's potential this year.

(Photo by Sergei Savostyanov\TASS via Getty Images)
8. England

Key players: Harry Kane, Deli Alli, Raheem Sterling

First match: vs. Tunisia (June 18, 2 p.m. ET)

One thing to know: All 23 players on the England squad play in the Premier League. After disappointing finishes in the past few World Cups and an embarassing loss to Iceland at Euro 2016, there's plenty for this All-Star team to prove.

(Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
7. Uruguay

Key players: Luis Suarez, Diego Godin

First match: vs. Egypt (June 15, 8 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Uruguay has won the World Cup twice, and with a favorable group stage schedule, could be poised to make another deep run this year.

 (Photo by Miguel Rojo / AFP)
6. Argentina

Key players: Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero

First match: vs. Iceland (June 16, 9 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: While Messi is certainly the star of the show, Sergio Aguero may hold the key to Argentina's success. In two trips to the World Cup he's yet to score a goal.

(Photo by Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images)
5. Belgium

Key players: Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, Mousa Dembele

First match: vs. Panama (June 18, 11 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Aside from England, Belgium brings the most Premier League players to the World Cup this year, with more than half the team playing their club ball in England's top flight.

(Photo by Peter Lous/Soccrates/Getty Images)
4. France

Key players: Olivier Giroud, Hugo Lloris, Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe

First match: vs. Australia (June 16, 6 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Stacked with talent, France should be a force through the World Cup, but a baffling draw with the USMNT in the team's final tune-up will certainly have French fans concerned heading into their first match.

3. Spain

Key players: Diego Costa, David Silva, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Ramos

First match: vs. Portugal (June 15, 2 p.m. ET)

One thing to know: Spain might be the most complete team in the field, but after crashing out of the group stage in Brazil four years ago and a less-than-stellar showing at Euro 2016, La Roja are definitely out to prove themselves.

(Photo by Jose Breton/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
2. Brazil

Key players: Neymar, Thiago Silva, Philippe Coutinho

First match: vs. Switzerland (June 17, 2 p.m. ET)

One thing to know: Brazil is playing for redemption this year after getting embarassed 7-1 in the 2014 semifinal against Germany. They could face the Germans again in either the first round of the knockout stage, or the final.

(Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)
1. germany

Key players: Mesut Ozil, Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer

First match: vs. Mexico (June 17, 11 a.m. ET)

One thing to know: Should Germany go on to win the tournament this year, it'd be the first time a country has taken back-to-back World Cups since Brazil accomplished the feat it in 1958 and 1962.

(Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP)

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New York City graphic designer and illustrator Christopher Dina's work ranges from identity and print work to wayfinding and environmental graphics, including a recent collaboration with his wife - herself an interior designer - on a children's clinic in Japan. Chris draws inspiration from his love of illustration and painting, travel, and music like the eclectic pop and indie tracks of this week's Playlist.

What do you listen to while you work?
I listen to whatever is inspirational and anything that serves as a good backdrop to the work I am doing. If I'm coming up with ideas or sketching I prefer something softer and melodic, perhaps with some electronic or jazz influences - and if I'm cruising along then I can really listen to almost anything. There are also times when I choose music based on the type of project I am doing.

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I prefer computer speakers - I can step away from the desk and move around freely without disrupting the tone I've set. The iTunes Radio is nice for a little randomness and I'll use headphones when I want to listen to music more finely.

Do you have any favorite music websites/providers?
iTunes is really great for seeing what's new and sampling artists.

Does music influence your work?
The music I like to listen to relaxes me, its creates a space for me to think and generate ideas and sketches when I design. It allows my thoughts to go places which can lead to some pleasant surprises creatively.The influence is usually more direct if I am painting or drawing since sound, emotion, movement and physically making the mark are more closely connected.

Where do you find music recommendations? Who influences your musical taste?
I find music recommendations everywhere, friends, other designers, the outside environment. I think for me it has always been about exploration and being open to new artists and sounds.

What song or artist best represents the work you create?
I don't know if there is one artist but I can say that pop music may best represent the work I create. I seem to gravitate toward pop-art sensibilities, bold colors, geometric shapes, and pattern in my work. The Pet Shop Boys are definitely at the convergence point of music I enjoy and design I love their packaging, set designs and costumes have always been incredibly inspiring.

Ideal place to sit and listen to your playlist:
Although I have many favorites - the Aeron chair which I sit in at the office is simply amazing, both on a comfort and aesthetic level - the ideal place to sit and listen to my playlist is on an Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (Black Cow Leather with Walnut Veneer). The Eames Lounge Chair is sophisticated and iconic in its form, a timeless modern classic which I think makes it a great match for my mix. Also perfect because it will totally elevate your level of comfort and listening enjoyment.

Chris’s Playlist:
1. Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt. 1, Flaming Lips
2. Photograph, Air
3. Carrion, British Sea Power
4. The Origin of Love, Mika
5. Fake Plastic Trees, Radiohead
6. Hoppipolla, Sigur Ros
7. Girls, Death In Vegas
8. History Chimes, Echo And The Bunnyman
9. You Don’t See Me, Keane
10. The Wanderer, Johnny Cash
11. Home And Dry, Pet Shop Boys

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APEC Leaders have pledged to help secure the region's people and its economic, trade, investment and financial systems from terrorist attack or abuse and trade-based money laundering. Their commitments to undertake individual and joint actions to counter terrorism are expressed in two principle statements—the 2001 APEC Leaders Statement on Counter-Terrorism and the 2002 Statement on Fighting Terrorism and Promoting Growth—and in every subsequent annual Leaders' Declaration.

Bearing in mind Leaders' instructions to monitor progress and build capacity in counter-terrorism, the APEC Counter-Terrorism Task Force was established in May 2003 to:

  • Coordinate the implementation of Leaders' Statements and commitments on fighting terrorism and enhancing human security
  • Assist members to identify and assess counter-terrorism needs
  • Coordinate capacity building and technical assistance programs
  • Cooperate with relevant international and regional organizations
  • Facilitate cooperation between APEC fora on counter-terrorism issues.

In July 2013, recognizing that the threat of terrorism is long-lasting in nature and the CTTF’s valuable and constructive role in helping to protect the economic systems in the region from disruption, APEC senior officials endorsed a proposal to upgrade the task force into a working group. The Counter Terrorism Working Group’s first mandate was set for 2013–2017, in accordance with its strategic plan.

APEC Leaders also emphasized the important role played by the UN and its Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, and have stressed the need for implementation, where applicable, of UN counter-terrorism measures and the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) Special Recommendations on Terrorist Financing.

In February 2018, the SOM Steering Committee on ECOTECH adopted the APEC Counter-Terrorism Working Group Strategic Plan 2018–2022—which is the document that guides the CTWG’s current work.

The CTWG Chair for 2017– 2018 is Mr. James Nachipo (Australia).

Last page update: October 2018

Current Activities

The CTWG is also actively involved in the APEC Travel Facilitation Initiative (TFI) endorsed by the APEC Leaders in 2011 to expedite the movement of travelers across the Asia-Pacific region.

The TFI encompasses six components:

  1. The Airport Partnership Program (APP)
  2. The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)
  3. The Trusted Traveller Program (TTP)
  4. Air passenger security screening
  5. Advance passenger information (API)
  6. Checked baggage facilitation

Four other APEC sub-fora are involved in the work of this cross-cutting initiative: the Business Mobility Group (BMG), the Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures (SCCP), the Transportation Working Group (TPTWG) and the Tourism Working Group (TWG).

APEC CTWG Workshop on the Protection of Soft Targets in a Counterterrorism Context

To further implement the APEC Counterterrorism and Secure Trade Strategy and the CTWG Strategic Plan, the United States held a self-funded APEC CTWG Workshop on the Protection of Soft Targets in a Counterterrorism Context in Tokyo, Japan on 24–25 April 2018.

The workshop examined the unique challenge of protecting public spaces, or soft targets, such as hotels, stadiums, and restaurants from terrorist threats.  The exercise also served as an opportunity to discuss the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution (2341) on protecting critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks and public spaces, and of the good practices laid out in the non-binding Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF), “Protection of Soft Targets in a Counterterrorism Context,” published in September 2017.

Furthermore, the meeting provided targeted capacity building for developing, expanding, and/or implementing approaches to preparedness regarding identifying and protecting potential soft targets.  This workshop built upon lessons learned from the 2013 U.S.-sponsored APEC CTWG Dialogue, followed by the 2014 U.S.-sponsored APEC workshop on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (CISR).

Halting Terrorist Financing: APEC Workshop on Targeted Financial Sanctions Regime

This three-day workshop was designed in accordance with the APEC Consolidated Counter-Terrorism and Secure Trade Strategy of 2011, and was held from 6 to 8 November 2017 in Santiago, Chile.  The event was structured into conferences led by experts from international organizations and member economies, followed by two practical exercises regarding the financing of terrorism typologies and implementation of targeted financial sanctions.

Its main objectives were

  • To enhance member economies’ understanding of the nature, scope and components of the targeted financial sanctions regime
  • Strengthen member economies’ capacity to implement the targeted financial sanctions and the terrorist financing preventive regime
  • Share experiences and best practices in dealing with the freezing of assets within the APEC economies
  • Strengthen cooperation and collaboration between APEC economies

APEC Workshop on Strengthening Tourism Business Resilience against the Impact of Terrorism

The tourism industry contributes to job creation, economic growth, sustainable development, and peace in the APEC region.

The APEC Workshop on Strengthening Tourism Business Resilience against the Impact of Terrorist Attack was held in Bali, Indonesia, from 9 May to 10 May 2017. The two-day workshop aimed to raise understanding on the lessons learned and good practices of building tourism business resilience in the aftermath of a terrorist attack. Another objective of the workshop is to increase cooperation among APEC member economies to foster stronger partnerships through the sharing of information and the exchange of best practices in countering terrorism that will enhance security, efficiency and resilience of the tourism industry without compromising the flow of legitimate trade and travel.

The outcomes of this project can be found in this document.

Previous Projects and Initiatives

Secure Travel

The United States conducted the CTWG Secure Travel Workshop on “Countering Foreign Terrorist Fighters Travel” on 30–31 August 2015 in Cebu.  The workshop highlighted the threat that foreign terrorist fighters and their travel poses to the Asia-Pacific Region and explained why advance passenger information (API) systems are effective in helping to mitigate that threat.

The workshop also emphasized the need for inter-agency cooperation in implementing API systems; why international cooperation is imperative; and information sharing for API to be effective. It also addressed other airport screening methods that improve security and effective security procedures in land and maritime borders.

  • Trusted Traveler and Advance Passenger Information Systems

The CTWG is also working on two joint projects with the Business Mobility Group (BMG) and the Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures (SCCP) to develop trusted traveler characteristics and to develop best practices on implementing advance passenger information systems.

By receiving passenger information in advance of travel, APEC economies could expedite the processing of legitimate travelers through ports of entry and focus on those requiring additional scrutiny. The Trusted Traveller project is aimed at developing consensus on traveler characteristics that should form the basis of trusted traveler programs. The second project is focused on developing a document that lays out lessons learned and challenges in implementing advanced passenger information systems.

Secure Finance

The United States conducted the CTWG Secure Finance Workshop on Countering the Financing of Terrorism with New Payment Systems (NPS) that was held on 30–31 January 2015 in Clark, Philippines, which provided to working-level financial crimes policy and operational representatives from APEC economies the opportunity to engage and help develop or reinforce the capacities to promote the legal and transparent use of NPS and to effectively counter the illicit uses of NPS.

The workshop included a description of NPS and methods, how they work, the outsourcing and segmentation of NPS services, global trends in NPS, and briefings on the experiences of APEC economies with NPS.  Also, the workshop participants discussed the threat finance and crime nexus, FATF guidelines, developing prosecutorial and law enforcement foundational infrastructures, and how anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) safeguards, financial inclusion, and economic growth are mutually reinforcing goals and objectives.

Secure Supply Chains

The US-funded Trade Recovery Project, a joint initiative with the Transportation Working Group and the Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures, has its background in the 2006 Leader’s Declaration that identified the importance of trade recovery from terrorism or major natural disasters. The goal of trade recovery is to resume supply chain and trade operations as quickly and efficiently as possible after a major incident. The project was being developed in coordination with the World Customs Organization and is focused on establishing an information sharing platform system.

Source: Report on the APEC Trade Recovery Programme Pilot Exercise (2010)

Secure Infrastructure

  • Major Events Security Framework Workshop (APEC MESF)

The CTWG, led by Canada, is developing a Major Events Security Framework that provides APEC economies with common practices and standards to successfully plan, execute and close-out major event security such as high-profile events like the Olympics or the World Cup.

Canadian experts developed the initial content for the framework.  They then worked with experts from APEC economies over the course of two workshops, one in Malaysia (June 2013) and one in Chile (October 2013), to review, pilot and finalize the content.  Once complete, all APEC economies will have access to the framework via secure link to the web portal. There is a large gap between economies with respect to common practices and standards for major event security: some are very advanced, with domestic protocols in place to address various facets of project planning to close-out, while others had never had the opportunity to develop this expertise domestically.

Prior to the 7th CTWG in Lima, Peru, as part of the APEC MESF capacity building, Major Event and Security Framework Workshop was held on 20–21 February 2016. During the workshop economies had the opportunity to provide information on major event planning, to share lessons learned among economies regarding security planning for major events and to share experiences in conducting threat and risk assessments and development of concepts of operation for major events security.

  • Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience

This self-funded project by the United States worked on ensuring the security of critical infrastructure required for an economy to function, such as power, water, transportation and communications. The project reduced risks to critical infrastructure caused by attacks, accidents and natural disasters as well as ensured operations can be resumed quickly.

  • A two-day Workshop on Enhancing Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience in the Asia Pacific Region was held on 16–17 October 2014 in Chinese Taipei.
  • Secure Finance Workshop on Countering the Financing of Terrorism with New Payment Systems

This self-funded project by the United States addressed the rising concern of new payments systems to finance terrorism, such as mobile phones, internet and electronic value cards. Many of these new payment systems and technologies have yet to be regulated by governments. As a result, these financial transactions fall outside the existing financial regulatory system and can be easily used for terrorist financing.

  • A workshop on Secure Finance on Countering the Financing of Terrorism with New Payment System was held on 29–30 January 2015, in Subic Bay, Philippines, in the margins of SOM 1-2015.

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Three main goals for the CTWG going forward: to ensure robust capacity building work is carried out in each of the Counter-Terrorism and Secure Trade Strategy’s four cross-cutting activity areas; to continue to improve the CTAP process and summary report to maximize its relevance to the CTTF’s work; and to continue to support a coordination role on APEC secure trade issues across APEC sub-fora and maintain engagement with relevant international organizations.


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AP Analysis: What’s different this time in Korean standoff?

August 22, 2015

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — For years, North Korea’s litany of threats has been largely dismissed. Seoul, after all, is still not drowning in a “sea of fire,” despite Pyongyang’s repeated promises to make it so.

Even though the Koreas held high-level talks Saturday following the North’s deadline for the South to remove propaganda loudspeakers or face war, the standoff has raised concerns that Pyongyang could finally mean what it says.

So what has been different this time?

Partly, it’s North Korea’s apparent willingness to back up an earlier vow to attack the anti-Pyongyang loudspeakers and also on the specificity of its Saturday deadline.

There was surprise when South Korea’s military reported Thursday that North Korea had fired across the border, and was then met by dozens of shells from the South. If the North attacked once, some argue, it may be more likely to back up its newest threat, especially if a very specific deadline was ignored, as Seoul had indicated it would do.

The new sense of worry also comes from uncertainty about the young, third generation leader now at the helm in the North, Kim Jong Un.

Earlier North Korean leaders — the country’s founder, Kim Il Sung, and his son Kim Jong Il — were masters of brinksmanship, men who knew how to play a dangerous game where threats and provocations were pushed to a straining point, but not to breaking, to extract concessions and aid. Kim Jong Un, however, is seen as lacking the same savvy, experience and, after a series of bloody, high-level government and military purges, the necessary good counsel.

With tens of thousands of troops and military hardware facing off along a border within easy striking range of Seoul’s 10 million residents, a nagging uncertainty about what Kim will do makes it harder to ignore threats of war, even if past declarations have often been bombast.

There has been bloodshed in skirmishes in recent decades, but the fighting has not escalated. The risk of things getting out of hand seems greater now because South Korea, in the wake of a humiliating exchange in 2010, when a surprise North Korean artillery attack killed four, has instructed its military to hit back much harder if attacked.

Even so, and granting the important caveat that predicting North Korea’s behavior in advance is largely a fool’s errand, there are still some important signs that tensions will ease.

For the most part, North Korea’s authoritarian leadership, while considered unpredictable by outsiders, is overwhelmingly consistent on one major point: The Kim family’s rule must be protected.

While proud and incredibly sensitive to perceived slights from the outside, and therefore furious over the criticism being piped across the border on the South Korean loudspeakers, Pyongyang is reluctant to do anything to jeopardize the all-powerful position the Kims have enjoyed since founding the country in 1948.

Insults must be answered, of course, in over-the-top state media propaganda and declarations from troops and citizens showcasing a willingness to crush the enemy. But this is largely for the benefit of a domestic audience that cannot be allowed to see Kim Jong Un in anything but a heroic light.

Pushing things to a full military conflict would be suicide. The United States stations tens of thousands of troops in South Korea, and both Seoul and Washington far outclass Pyongyang in their weapons’ technology and effectiveness. North Korea could do serious damage to Seoul — even rusty artillery, when plentiful and close-by, can be deadly — but a war would eventually destroy the Kim family.

North Korea has constructed face-saving scenarios and turned back from the brink before, and both sides seem to have pulled their punches in the initial conflict, reportedly sending their shells into remote areas.

De-escalation may also be more likely because this standoff comes as 80,000 troops from the United States and South Korea participate in annual summer war games. While North Korea hates the drills and calls them preparation for a northward attack, now is a particularly bad time to start a war.

Foster Klug, AP’s Seoul bureau chief, has covered the Koreas since 2005. Follow him at www.twitter.com/apklug .

Associated Press writer Matthew Pennington in Washington contributed to this report.

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I lived in Fergus Falls, Minnesota for 16 years. This small town is located in West Central Minnesota, just 25 miles from the border of North Dakota and 175 miles from Minneapolis. Fergus Falls is a quaint, beautiful town surrounded by farm land, trees and over 1000 lakes within Ottertail County limits. This is a wonderful place to raise a family with great schools, safe neighborhoods, and friendly people. The cost of living is extremely low in comparison to Minneapolis or a more metropolitan city. So, a nice home and a great life can be created here without a huge paycheck. The community of people strongly supports the local high school, and virtually everyone goes to the home football and basketball games. Although this is a great place for a family, it would be difficult to relocate to this area after college, without an established family. Fergus Falls is consumed with families in the local schools and parents who work in the local hospital, school, or businesses. It is too far away from Minneapolis or other larger cities to commute. It is run by the residents living in the community and does not attract many young singles. There is a local community college, which is great for a stepping-stone to a bigger college in either Fargo, ND or Minneapolis, MN. Fergus is about 3.5 hours from the airport and an hour away from an established mall, so anyone living there would have to be comfortable leading a slower, simpler life. Fergus Falls has a plethora of recreational activities to choose from with all of the surrounding lakes and river. Just like other Minnesotans, people here take advantage of the summers and spend every moment of sunshine at the lake and on the water. With such a long winter, people in this part of Minnesota do not keep them from having fun. Even on the coldest days, you will see people snowmobiling, sledding, ice skating, and ice fishing. You will also see people driving their large trucks into the middle of the lake to set up their fish house. These "fish houses" have everything you would need, including beds, food, beer, and even heat. People stay out there for days drinking with their friends and fishing.
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This pretty cotton rich gingham dress is perfect for their summer back-to-school wardrobe. Designed in plus fit with stain repellant properties and easy iron technology, it features short sleeves, button details and scalloped trimming on the collar.

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I wanted to celebrate this vintage photo using several shades of green. The final result is fresh and bold.

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• My artworks are based on vintage found objects (photos, postcards, LP covers, etc.), so they are one of a kind.

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Original ink and watercolor painting and ink drawing. Size: 29,7 x 42 x 0,1 cm

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Three children lie underneath the rainbow. While two of them stare down, distracted, the other one looks up ... discover something that stuns him. In reality it’s the observer that is observed, it’s the human essence that is unveiled. It’s up to each one of us to know what this child will have discovered!

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Developed from living and working around the Kent Estuary as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and reflecting my first adventure into painting the landscape around me - which has remained my muse ever since! This painting is 1 from a small series of 6 - looking across the salt marshes of the bay around Silverdale on the Lancashire and Cumbria border by the English Lake District where I live and work from my studio. 3 have already SOLD and so there are only 3 left to view here.

This painting is complete with a beautifully handmade and hand finished frame - with a matte washed-white finish which really creates a window onto the original painting - leading the eye right into the work. Signed by me on the front and reverse this painting is ready to hang.

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704 N The Strand , #20
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Behaviour For Learning

ap-parent-2016-17-_pdfThe school encourages positive attitudes to work, behaviour, attendance and punctuality by means of a reward system.

The school believes in firmness and fairness in its treatment of students. We keep school rules to the minimum and try to make students understand that self-respect is the best form of discipline.

Our approach centres around Behaviour for Learning, recognising and rewarding those things that have a positive impact on learning, and discouraging those things that have a negative impact.

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11 Turners Court Stonehaven, AB39 2AE

Aspc ref: 373572

Price over £140,000

2 Bedrooms 1 PublicRooms 1 Bathrooms 60 m2 EPC D Council Tax Band C

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2 Bdrm Grnd flr Retirement flat. Hall. Lounge. Kitch. 2 Bdrms. Boxrm. Shower rm (CT band - C). Parking. Price over £140,000 Entry by arr. Viewing 07944 777432 or 01569 766534 or contact solicitors. (EPC band - D).

This is a self-contained GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT FLAT enjoying excellent sea views and well located within walking distance of the many amenities of Stonehaven. It offers good-sized and easily managed accommodation, comprising comfortable Lounge, bright Dining Kitchen, 2 pleasant Bedrooms, excellent Shower Room with walk-in shower and good storage with a handy walk-in Boxroom.

Hanover Housing Association maintain the development and gardens. The flat has been well designed for easy living and each room is fitted with an alarm cord.A further feature is a Guest suite in the development for the use of visitors.

Stonehaven is the largest town to the south of Aberdeen, 15 miles from the city with excellent road and rail links. It is a vibrant community comprising the Old Town around the picturesque harbour and the new town expanding out from the beach and Market Square.It has a wide range of facilities with excellent shops, hotels and restaurants, secondary and primary schools, hospital and medical centre and superb leisure activities including the open air pool.

ACCOMMODATION: Entrance Hall, Lounge, Kitchen, 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Single Bedroom, Boxroom, Shower Room

OUTSIDE: Mutual landscaped grounds; Shared parking area.

Entrance Hall: Entrance door; Double cupboard with storage and hanging space; Glazed door to Lounge; Carpet.

Lounge: (17’2 x 11’6) A comfortable room with double window to the front with fine sea views; Doors to Kitchen, Vestibule and Inner Hall; Neutral carpet.

Kitchen: (9'5 x 7'8) A bright Kitchen fitted with a good range of wood units with contrasting worktops and tiled splashback; stainless steel sink and drainer; Electric cooker, Fridge/Freezer, Washing machine and Dishwasherall included; Dining space; Deep window to the front with lovely sea views; Vinyl flooring.

Inner Hall: Hall leading to further accommodation with Double Store cupboard with hot water and central heating tanks; Carpet

Bedroom 1: (14’2 max x 8’6) (To right) A pleasant Double Bedroom with window to the rear; Fitted double wardrobe with sliding mirror doors; Carpet.

Bedroom 2: (11’ X 7’) (To left) An attractive Single Bedroom with window to the rear; Carpet.

Boxroom: (7’1 x 4’) A handy walk-in Box Room with fitted shelved double cupboard with shelving providing good storage.

Shower Room: (7’8 max x 7’8 max) A good-sized room with walk-in shower with aqua panelled walls, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and WC with concealed cistern; Extractor fan; Vinyl flooring

Double Glazing

Electric Heating

All carpets, floor coverings and light fittings included

Alarm cords in each room

Monthly service charge (presently £117 monthly) payable to Hanover Housing Association and includes all maintenance costs of common areas, building insurance and TV licence. There is also a Guest suite in the development for the use of visitors

Prospective occupiers must be over 60 years and approved as residents by Hanover

OUTSIDE Mutual landscaped gardens and parking area.

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Living off the sacred land |

Living off the sacred land

Editor’s note: The following letter was mailed Friday to the Bureau of Land Management office in Silt.

Dear Editor:

Who is going to teach your children how to survive – you or the Wexners ?

The short version of our story is that I came to this valley in 1961 with three little boys, ages 5, 3 and 2. We ended up buying a little homestead with a wood cookstove and potbellied stove for heat. I grew up in Appalachia in the Depression and know what self-sufficiency means. I was determined to pass those values on. A nice redneck man whom we met later became the backbone of our family.

Those little boys learned to fish in nice, safe Dinkle Lake. They also learned to clean the fish and cook them when we got home. Same story later with deer and elk. They learned how to gut them and hang them and cut them up and wrap and freeze them. We had a big garden and fruit trees. We had chickens, rabbits and a milk cow. Sheep and goats and horses. They learned how to work. They earned scholarships to the University of Colorado from tiny little Basalt High School. They are all fine men with responsible jobs.

One of them took his young son up to Dinkle Lake last summer, and there was a chain across the road. They have all climbed and hiked to the top of Mount Sopris many times to put their names in the book at the top. The 4-H Club used to trail ride to Thomas Lake. 4-H was invaluable – one had a reserve champion steer. I doubt if the Wexners even know what 4-H is. Sadly, this generation is so pitifully unprepared to survive. I don’t think the secrets in Victoria’s Secret are what real men need.

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I submit to you that the printed paper money will crumble and blow away, but Mount Sopris will be there forever. Please protect it!

Mary Lou Fite Zordel


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Vail inventors trying to change the travel industry |

Vail inventors trying to change the travel industry

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The Switchblade will get about 60 mpg as a motorcycle, and transform into a two-person airplane that will fly about 155 mph with a range of about 800 miles. Test flights could begin in about six months.

EDWARDS, Colo. – We were supposed to be living in the future by now with flying vehicles.

For part-time Vail resident Larry Moore and his partners, the future is now – or will be pretty soon. Moore and Sam Bousfield are creating the Switchblade, a flying motorcycle. They’re pretty excited about it.

“This is an evolutionary step in transportation. It’s not just a flying car. This is a getaway car,” said Bousfield, chief executive officer of Samson Motorworks.

It’s a three-wheeled motorcycle that will give speed limits a beating while it’s on the ground. It converts to a small airplane that can hold two people and some of their stuff – or will someday. The Snowbird model will handle a couple of pairs of skis, Bousfield said.

“Aside from its highly sensible applications, it is seriously cool-looking,” Moore said.

The Switchblade’s geek name is Multi-Mode-Vehicle.

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Moore said that as a motorcycle, the Switchblade will get about 63 mpg with almost no exhaust emissions, which is good. Flip a switch, and it transforms into a fully functional 155 mph aircraft, or will someday, which is better. It runs on regular gas. It does that right now.

“This means folks who live in the Vail area can now drive around town as usual but also turn their car into an airplane and fly to Denver or Aspen, as examples, in 45 minutes instead of an hour and a half of mountain driving,” Moore said.

The motorcycle prototype has been running about a year and outperformed a Jaguar XK-8, Bousfield said.

The airplane should be ready for its first test flights in about six months or so, Bousfield said. They’re finishing a flying prototype, and they’re running a radio-control model right now.

The first flight will likely be at Kitty Hawk, N.C. Anyone who has ever been a school child will recall Kitty Hawk as the site where the Wright brothers flew the world’s first heavier-than-air flying machine.

“It’s the same to us. It opens up a whole new world. It’s not just driving, and it’s not just flying. It combines them,” Bousfield said.

Bousfield and Moore said they love the Vail area. Bousfield said they want to put an assembly facility in this area.

“It’s a kit aircraft, and you can have a hand in its assembly. It’s another reason for people to come there,” Bousfield said.

All kinds of aircraft company executives are getting on board, Bousfield said.

“I have experienced the drive over the pass to Denver numerous times and can readily see the advantages and convenience this kind of vehicle could provide,” Moore said.

If you take off from here, it’s within range of Denver and Salt Lake. Los Angeles is one stop. So is Kansas City. To refuel, you can land it and motor to a gas station.

“Two hours of flying is about the average range. Most people are ready to take a break after that,” Bousfield said.

“It’s a comfortable and air conditioned in-your-face machine.”

The Samson Aircraft Company is based in Meadow Vista, Calif.

Bousfield is CEO, and the Switchblade is his brain child.

The Switchblade is a kit and costs between $60,000 and $87,000. The price goes up $9,280 if you get the cross-country instrument package, and $17,000 for the builder assist program.


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Whole Foods on ‘fast track’ | AspenTimes.com

Whole Foods on ‘fast track’

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BASALT – The Basalt Town Council agreed Tuesday night to “fast-track” the review of the Whole Foods Market building in Willits Town Center, but the board made no promises about the outcome.

Town Manager Bill Kane said a “fast-track schedule” is warranted to try to get the stalled project started in these particularly tough economic circumstances. Kane also said it would be fair if the town put a time limit on any concessions that might be granted. If the market isn’t built in a certain amount of time, the amended approvals would be voided and it would revert to the current rules under that scenario.

The Basalt Planning and Zoning Commission will start reviewing amendments to the approval next week, with the goal of making a recommendation to the council by early August.

The council is scheduled to hold hearings on Aug. 10 and 24. Town Planning Director Susan Philp said a lease signed by the developer and Whole Foods requires amended land-use approvals to be in place by Sept. 2. If not, the specialty food store can cancel its second lease on the property.

The biggest change being sought is decreasing the store size from 44,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet.

“That’s no problem at all,” said Councilwoman Anne Freedman.

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Councilman Pete McBride agreed, saying the town would be “gaining a store that’s more in line with the scale of Basalt.”

The smaller store would mean the Whole Foods building would be one floor rather than two. The market wouldn’t take all the space on the one floor so a handful of small shops would be added on the west side of the building.

The Willits Town Center project is in a world of hurt right now. Chicago-based development firm Joseph Freed and Associates (JFA), through its Willits Town Center Partners, ran out of financing in September 2008 after a parking garage and much of the infrastructure was completed. Construction stalled, and there is now a concrete hole surrounded by dirt mounds and construction debris.

Whole Foods Market’s first lease for the 44,000-square-foot store lapsed when JFA didn’t meet deadlines. The developer renegotiated a lease for the smaller store on March 2.

The developer’s woes worsened in April when lender Bank of America foreclosed against the project, claiming JFA missed payments on a loan with $36 million still due. A foreclosure sale is scheduled Aug. 25. The bank successfully had a Denver firm, Cordes and Co., appointed as a receiver to run the project, essentially removing JFA from the decision-making process.

Mike Staheli, project manager at Willits for Cordes and Co., told the council Tuesday night that his company’s role is to preserve the value of the project until ownership issues are resolved. He is seeking amendments to the approval, with Bank of America’s blessing.

Staheli said he viewed the amendments as a return to earlier approvals, rather than concessions by the town. He said he is working closely with JFA, which is confident it will remain involved in the development.

“We’re trying to make this doable,” he said of the proposed amendments to the approval.

Town officials seemed inclined to label some of the requests as concessions. Staheli and JFA proposed installing a stoplight at Willits Lane and East Valley Road instead of a roundabout. They also want to delay construction of affordable housing required as part of the market approval.

Council members want the roundabout. Councilwoman Jacque Whitsitt said traffic at the intersection “sucks” as it exists. McBride agreed it is already dangerous there.

The town should explore ways to front the money for the roundabout, with the understanding that the owner would eventually repay the funds, Mayor Leroy Duroux said.

“To me, spending funds for a traffic light is a waste of money. It’s not going to work,” he said.

The roundabout was estimated in 2007 to cost $1 million to $1.3 million.

The council didn’t discuss the possible deferral of affordable housing.

Board members agreed they must have some financial assurance that the construction site will be cleaned up if work stalls again. Current conditions are “an abandoned disaster,” McBride said.

Freedman said she wouldn’t support amended approvals without some guarantee the work will be finished or the site cleaned if it stalls.

Staheli said he has already taken steps to improve the appearance. A contractor was hired to pick up trash, straighten out construction materials and take other steps. That work is ongoing.

“We’re sensitive to those things,” he said.

If the town’s review is completed by Sept. 2, the goal would be to start construction in the fall, likely in October, according to Tim Belinski, JFA’s local representative. The building shell would be turned over to Whole Foods in spring 2011, and the grocery chain would finish the interior. The store would open in fall 2011 in the best-case scenario.

He felt the aggressive schedule was realistic. “The building as it sits out there is pretty far along,” Belinski said.


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BU Finds Beer Brands Popular among Youth Violate Code with Youth-Appealing Ads

Alcohol brands popular among underage drinkers are more likely to air television advertisements that violate the industry’s voluntary code by including youth-appealing content, according to a new study by researchers from Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH).

In an article in Alcoholism Clinical & Experimental Research, lead author Dr. Ziming Xuan, associate professor of community health sciences at BUSPH, and colleagues wrote that youth-preferred beer brands are among the most egregious violators of the beer industry’s policy that explicitly restricts youth-appealing advertisement content.

The researchers examined a comprehensive list of 288 brand-specific beer advertisements, representing 23 brands, broadcast during the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s and women’s basketball tournaments from 1999 to 2008. A panel of health professionals rated the advertisements to assess the presence of youth-appealing content. To assess youth brand preference, the researchers examined a 2011 – 2012 national survey of 1,032 underage youth, ages 13 to 20, who had consumed at least one drink in the past 30 days.

The authors found that advertisements were broadcast 1,746 times, with an average of six minutes on the air. Advertisements with youth-appealing code violations were prevalent: 21.5 percent of the advertisements had content primarily appealing to youth drinkers. More popular brands among underage drinkers aired significantly more during nationally televised NCAA tournaments than unpopular brands. The researchers also found that for every 7 percent increase in brand popularity, there was a 70 percent relative increase in the likelihood of the brand violating the youth-appeal code.

“These results suggest that some beer producers are successfully targeting underage youth and therefore deriving profits from illegal alcohol consumption,” the researchers wrote.

In light of the results of their study, the researchers advocated for the development of marketing and advertising guidelines by public health groups and a strict enforcement of the guidelines; third party independent compliance review; and ultimately a total ban on youth-appealing alcohol advertising.

“Our evidence underscores the need for strong and independent enforcement of the code to prevent continued inclusion of youth-appealing content in alcohol marketing materials,” the authors wrote.

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