Epson Perfection V500 Office Color Scanner Review Oct 21, 2009
At just under 5 inches high (8 inches with ADF) the scanner is not the thinnest unit on the market, but is still reasonable svelte ... The "ADF" lid accepts a stack up to 30 pages of paper up to 8 ... The Epson Perfection V500 Office Color Scanner with included 30-page ADF lid. (HardwareCentral)
ADF11 Midterm Review-Helsinki Meeting Oct 20, 2009
Helsinki, Finland, will, from 20-21 October 2009, host the African Development Fund (ADF-11) Mid-Term Review meeting. ADF is the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group's concessional window ... At this meeting, the progress in implementing the operational and policy program of ADF-11 will be reviewed by representatives of the donor countries (the ADF Deputies) as well as observers from selected regional member countries. (allAfrica.com)
It Takes a Touch Oct 17, 2009
Unlike most office-oriented all-in-ones, the Photosmart comes with no (OCR) or document management software, and the touch-screen method works only for creating one-page PDFs -- scanning multiple pages into a PDF document is a job for HP's provided Solution Center software, not to mention for raising and closing the scanner lid and swapping pages in the absence of an ADF.. High-Quality Hard Copy. (HardwareCentral)
Diggers to help rebuild quake-hit Padang Oct 17, 2009
One hundred Australian Defence Force (ADF) engineers as well as special equipment arrived in Pariaman, north of Padang, on Friday. Colonel Mark Brewer says the personnel will help repair "essential infrastructure" sites and develop a temporary medical facility. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Afdb President Goes Nordic for Top-Level Talks Oct 17, 2009
Also in Helsinki next week, the representatives of the donor countries of the African Development Fund (ADF) will meet for the Mid-Term Review. The ADF is the bank's concessional window for development projects ... 9 billion funds made available in December 2007 for the most recent replenishment of the Fund (ADF-11) for its 2008-10 operations. (allAfrica.com)
Afdb Joins International Community in World Food Day Celebration Oct 17, 2009
Between 1980 and 2000, a period when support to the sector was generally declining, over 40% of ADF resources were targeted to supporting agricultural development. The Bank's Agriculture and Agro-industry Department is part of the Bank's public sector and manages a portfolio comprising about 226 operations, with current commitments standing at US$ 3. (allAfrica.com)
AfDB Chief Economist Says Continent's Outlook is Improving Oct 14, 2009
The institution has also increased lending from the AfDB window, improved response times, frontloaded commitments under the African Development Fund (ADF), introduced new lending instruments such as the Emergency Liquidity Facility and the Trade Finance Initiative, and leveraged its portfolio. The institution has also played a catalytic role in enhancing Africa's voice and effective participation in international regulation by articulating the continent's interests in the G-20 and the other... (allAfrica.com)
Diggers assist Indonesian quake relief Oct 9, 2009
One week after the Padang earthquake, which killed more than 1,000 people, Australian Defence Force (ADF) relief efforts are delivering medical treatment, fresh drinking water and tonnes of humanitarian aid into the region. Defence said ADF teams had quickly established themselves in Padang and outlying areas to assess medical and engineering needs ... ADF aid taskforce initial Commander Lieutenant Colonel Neil Sweeney said the ADF teams had been able to get on the ground quickly and provide... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
How Twitter is changing the way wars are fought Oct 5, 2009
These then get posted on the ADF website where the public can access them directly, in the process cutting out the traditional news reporters who might have taken a more objective view of whatever story the ADF is trying to push ... These are some of the questions which will be debated at the symposium, whose speakers include The Sydney Morning Heralds Paul McGeough and Kate Geraghty, as well as past and present members of the ADF, the diplomatic corp, academics, and bloggers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Flying out to lend a hand Oct 2, 2009
A rapid assessment capability team in Samoa includes medical personnel, fire and rescue officers and officials from AusAID, Emergency Management Australia, the ADF, the Australian Federal Police and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. A giant C-17 military transport plane and a C-130 Hercules transport left yesterday with more medical and rescue teams and 20 tonnes of emergency supplies, including tents, blankets, buckets, jerrycans and water purification tablets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Board Approves U.S.$ 125.6 Million Loan for Road Project Sep 30, 2009
1 million), of which the proposed ADF loan will cover as much as 92 ... The ADF's intervention in the road project is consistent with the Bank Group's strategic vision for Uganda for the period 2008-2010 which emphasizes human development, pro-poor development investments in an environmentally and socially accepted manner and overall poverty reduction. (allAfrica.com)
Aussies, Kiwis form rapid reaction force Sep 30, 2009
"The ADF (Australian Defence Force) and NZDF (New Zealand Defence Force) will form a Pacific-focused Rapid Reaction Force to respond to regional contingencies including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief," they said in a joint statement ... "The development of this capability is an important demonstration of our mutual commitment to work together to promote security, stability and development in the Pacific region and will, over the next six months, be given impetus through joint ADF... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Prayer debate continues as council prepares to vote (3) Sep 30, 2009
ADF attorney Mike Johnson said no non-profit would cover a city's indemnity or take a case where they didn't have control of the legal decisions. He also said that councils make changes to the policies all the time, and the fund will still defend the cities if the fund approves of the changes. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
A future Anzac force would have many advantages Sep 25, 2009
First expressed through the 1944 Canberra Pact, then forming one of the enduring buttresses of the 1951 ANZUS Alliance and now articulated through the commitment to closer defence relations from 1991, the ADF and NZDF annually exchange numerous personnel - on secondment as well as individual and group training activities - and conduct high-level talks at the service and defence force levels. The future security environment, and how best to meet its challenges are regularly and frankly discussed... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
AfBD Seeks Resources Increase From G20 Sep 23, 2009
In a statement ahead of the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mr. Kaberuka said that "Additional concrete steps for crisis mitigation and supporting recovery in low income countries are critical," noting that "a General Capital Increase" of the AfDB and "a generous replenishment of the soft loan" African Development Fund (ADF) were of critical importance to the Bank. The Bank expects its investments in 2009 to double with commitments amounting to some USD 11 billion, from USD 5. (allAfrica.com)
Behavior-Based Grazing Expert Not Fan of Grazing Tall (19) Sep 21, 2009
Research reveals a range of 14 to 34 percent for crude protein, 20 to 30 percent for acid detergent fiber (ADF, which is correlated with digestibility), 33 to 50 percent for neutral detergent fiber (NDF, which is strongly correlated with intake) and NEL (net energy for lactation) of 0. 65 to 0. (Agri-View, WI)
ADF marks 10 years since E Timor mission Sep 20, 2009
September 20, 2009 - 5:39PM. The 10th anniversary of Australian troops entering East Timor is a time for reflection, Defence Minister John Faulkner says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
AfDB and Guinea Bissau Sign Grant Agreement Sep 18, 2009
During the signing ceremony, Ms. Embalo thanked the ADF Board of Directors, AfDB President Donald Kaberuka and Bank staff for the new financial support. Mr. H'Midouche reiterated the Bank Group's support to Guinea Bissau's social and economic development. (allAfrica.com)
Afghanistan a key challenge for Bomber and Nelson Sep 17, 2009
In that hes joined by Nelson who oversaw the purchase of giant C-17 cargo planes and 24 Super Hornet fighter bombers for the RAAF.Even though he was defence minister for less than two years, that seemed to be time for him to learn the name of every nut, bolt and helicopter in the ADF along the way. Both Beazley and Nelson have stressed the importance of Afghanistan to Australia and to the West at large. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Pro-democracy group calls for strengthening of democracy Sep 15, 2009
It said this campaign was a joint project of Idasa and the Africa Democracy Forum (ADF). The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, which was adopted in January 2007, has to date been signed by 26 countries in Africa, but has only been ratified by Mauritania and Ethiopia. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bank Group Approves Mauritius' 2009-2013 Country Strategy Paper Sep 12, 2009
4% from the African Development Fund (ADF), 1. 6% from the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF), and 30% from the private sector window. (allAfrica.com)
Health fund chief sought veterans' medical records Sep 12, 2009
The head of defence health services, Major General Paul Alexander, prepared a ministerial submission for Mr Snowdon which said NIB's motive might be to market its health insurance products to ADF personnel. The general said 73 per cent of ADF members were in NIB's target market of 20- to 39-year-olds without private health insurance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
AfDB Group Approves U.S.$ 26 Million Grant for Agricultural Project Sep 11, 2009
7 million), of which ADF share is UA 15 million or 88 ... ADF concessionary grant resources are repayable over 50 years at zero interest rate, including a 10-year grace period and a service charge of 0. (allAfrica.com)
Defence scientists to work out suitable jobs for women Sep 9, 2009
This centre would help the ADF ensure soldiers had the physical capacity to carry out critical tasks, regardless of trade classifications, rank, age, or gender, Mr Combet said ... A priority of the Government is to improve the recruitment and retention of women in the ADF,'' Mr Combet said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bryce to attend Timor celebrations Aug 30, 2009
Ms Bryce, who will be accompanied by her husband, Michael, will also visit ADF and Australian Federal Police officers stationed in Dili. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Our sights must be set on justice Aug 28, 2009
The military justice system is distinctive in many ways: it applies to both uniformed ADF members and civilians working for the ADF at home and abroad in times of war as well as peace ... Many of the offences applied to the ADF are unique, such as prejudicial conduct or disobeying lawful commands. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Military courts in tatters Aug 27, 2009
But the Howard government angered families of victims by rejecting the committee's call for civilian police and courts to deal with offences within the ADF. ... But the ADF argued this would undermine its system of discipline, and the Howard government opted for a form of tribunal with military judges ... ADF chief Angus Houston said an effective military justice system was crucial so that ''we are able to give impartial and fair justice to our people. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bringing the Church to the Courtroom Aug 27, 2009
While crediting the ADF with training troops for battles once fought by a haphazard assortment of government lawyers and often ill-prepared volunteers, critics question the alliance's commitment to tolerance and the Constitution ... Gary S. McCaleb directs the ADF's litigation team from a file-filled office in a nondescript Scottsdale office park ... He said the 16 staff lawyers are in such demand that the ADF created separate divisions for marriage issues and for university free-speech... (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Uganda: Relations With DR Congo Back to Normal Aug 26, 2009
The relations suffered when the UPDF entered the Congo in 1997 in pursuit of ADF and NALU rebels holed up in the east of the country. Yesterday, the neighbours toasted to "a new chapter" at a reception hosted by Ambassador Okoto at Serena Hotel, Kampala on Monday evening. (allAfrica.com)
Passengers to pay airport development fee: Delhi HC Aug 26, 2009
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a PIL challenging the imposition of Airport Development fee (ADF)on passengers by the airport service providers. The petition challenging the ADF, which includes Rs 200 on domestic passengers and Rs 1300 from international passengers in the airfare, was struck down by the Delhi HC. ... The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a PIL challenging the imposition of Airport Development fee( ADF)on passengers by the airport service providers. (India Times, India)
It's overture and out as cuts hit home Aug 18, 2009
In a statement yesterday the ADF said it could not afford to stage both the retreat ceremony and the Queen's Birthday Parade this financial year ... A decision on whether the retreat ceremony would be held next year would be made when Defence examined whether it had enough money, an ADF statement said ... The Government has insisted the ADF and the Department of Defence find savings to cover much of the cost of the equipment promised in its recent white paper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fewer Aussies leaving defence forces Aug 18, 2009
Mr Combet said the ADF was expecting further decreases through the next quarter, with leaving rates stabilising in 2010 ... ADF personnel strength stands at 56,522, a rise of 1919 permanent members over the past year ... The ADF has also benefited greatly from the re-enlistment of personnel with prior military service. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Obama’s Conscience Claws: Will You be Forced to Perform Abortions? Aug 14, 2009
Pro-life law firm Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) is representing Cenzon-DeCarlo in a civil case against Mount Sinai. In an interview, Matt Bowman, the lead attorney representing Cenzon-DeCarlo, said ADF has asked for a preliminary injunction to prevent the hospital from continuing to violate the rights of conscience of its employees ... ADF is asking that Mount Sinai be ordered to obey federal laws that protect conscience or be stripped of the roughly $200 million a year it receives in federal... (Human Events Online)
Australian troops kill Afghan police officer Aug 13, 2009
The ADF said in a statement on Wednesday that the two men were on a motorcycle and did not respond to the Australians' instructions to stop at the roadblock north of their base at Tarin Kowt ... Just after the shooting, the Australians were themselves fired at but an ADF spokesman said it was not clear who did that shooting ... An ADF investigation is now underway. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Torture doesn't chill or shock us Aug 12, 2009
If we've got 50 per cent of members of the Australian Defence Force suggesting that it is OK to torture prisoners - the survey doesn't explain where in the military these survey responses come from - I think that raises serious concerns for the ADF and the legal officers within it who have responsibility to train forces being deployed overseas. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Security at base was adequate, says ADF Aug 5, 2009
An ADF spokesman said the plot was uncovered in the early planning stage ... The ADF uses unarmed security guards on the gates of most of its bases but it says it is confident that, combined with less visible other measures, that is enough ... The NSW Police Commissioner, Andrew Scipione, told the media yesterday that the ADF had been warned of the ;;imminent;; possibility of a terrorist attack. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
ECG kills Dahwenya/ Weija rice projects Aug 4, 2009
GAWU and Actionaid have been advocating an Agric Development Fund (ADF) for the country. Projects Coordinator of GAWU, Glowen Kyei-Mensah, believes that if the ADF were in place part of it could be used in subsidizing power supply for the farmers so as to ensure continuous and reliable rice production in the country. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Japan Credit Rating Agency Affirms AfDB's AAA Rating Aug 3, 2009
However, in response to increasing requests for financial support from the Regional Member countries, largely due to the economic crisis, the Board has authorized negotiation for the replenishment of the ADF, the concessional financing window and the a general capital increase, to meet the growing financing needs of the continent. Stable profit to secure operation development. (allAfrica.com)
Responding to the Financial Crisis-AfDB President's Visit to Boost Relations With Botswana Aug 3, 2009
Previously the country several times contributed to the replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF), the soft window of the Bank Group. The role of the Bank in mitigating the effects of the global economic downturn on African economies such as Botswana will be the main theme of President Kaberuka's breakfast meeting with the press on 3 August in Gaborone. (allAfrica.com)
Mid-Term Review Reports Positive Results Jul 24, 2009
ADF operations amounted to UA 763 ... It is important to note that to allow flexibility in reacting to the financial crisis, the targets for ADB and ADF windows could be subject to in-year realignment. (allAfrica.com)
Responding to the Global Financial Crisis-AfDB Invests U.S.$ 500 Million in Global Trade Liquidity Program Jul 21, 2009
" he added.. The Global Trade Liquidity Program (GTLP) is a temporary crisis-response initiative among development finance institutions (DFIs) and donors to support trade finance in the developing world. The GTLP will pool resources from DFIs and donors and will use two primary investment structures: (i) a risk-sharing structure, whereby funding will be channeled to local trade finance banks through international banks; and (ii) direct dedicated lines of credit to local banks with regional... (allAfrica.com)
In Ariz., church bells silenced by City Hall Jul 19, 2009
It s frankly a little bit astonishing, said ADF attorney Gary S. McCaleb, contending the case violates the church s First Amendment freedom to practice its religion. It s very clearly an expression and outworking of their faith. (Boston Globe)
Senegal gets US$69.85m AfDB loan for Dakar highwayTunis, Tunisia (PANA) - The African Development Bank (AfDB) is lending Senegal FCFA 32.4 billion (US$69.85 million) to finance the construction of its Dakar-Diamniadio 31.60-km highway, PANA learnt Friday in Tunis. 17/07/2009 Full Text... Jul 18, 2009
It was approved Wednesday in the Tunisian capital by the board of directors of t he African Development Fund (ADF), the AfDB concessionary window. Seen as a gateway to a new economic development hub, the Dakar-Diamniadio projec t which is to include toll stations is expected to also improve the living envir o nment of people staying near the road. (Panapress.com)
AfDB Approves U.S.$ 12 Million for Administrative Capacity Building Project in Guinea Bissau Jul 17, 2009
The ADF will cover the entire cost of the project. 1 UA Units of Account) = 1. (allAfrica.com)
AfDB Group Supports Comoro's Efforts to Build Efficient Public Institutions Jul 17, 2009
Tunis The Institutional Capacity Building Project (ICBP) Grant, approved by the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessionary window of the AfDB Group, will help to strengthen institutional capacity in terms of economic and financial management, especially public resource management and monitoring, as well as the design and implementation of poverty reduction policies ... The ADF grant will finance the entire project. (allAfrica.com)
AfDB Approves Fcfa 32 Billion Loan for Dakar-Diamniadio Highway Jul 17, 2009
The ADF loan represents 13. 41% of the entire cost of the project co-financed by the French Development Agency (AFD), the International Development Association (IDA) and the Senegalese government. (allAfrica.com)
Senegal, Mozambique, Guinea Bissau and Comoros Share U.S.$ 113.85 Million AfDB Group Funding Jul 17, 2009
85 million (UA 45 million), to finance the Dakar-Diamniadio highway construction project, approved by the Board of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessionary window of the AfDB Group ... The ADF Board approved a US$ 20. (allAfrica.com)
Pentecostal soldiers to get their own chaplain Jul 11, 2009
The Anglican army chaplain, Haydn Swinbourn, said the religious advisory committee "also considered a Muslim and they thought about Buddhism as well but the representative numbers are so small in the ADF at the moment that it just doesn't justify having someone in uniform to support those few folk". However, defence had an agreement with religions outside those covered by defence chaplaincy, Reverend Swinbourn said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
LOCAL BRIEFS Jul 10, 2009
ADF receives $50,000 grant. DAC fundraisers set at Chili's. (Herald Sun)
Paper Processing Jul 5, 2009
For Hewlett Packard Adf Roller Replacement Kit For HP Scanjet N6310 And N6350 (L2701A#101) Products from online stores ... The top-mounted automatic document feeder (ADF) accepts up to 50 sheets for scanning longer documents or for batch processing ... The only part that needs to be replaced on a regular basis is the ADF roller, which is good for 100,000 pages. (HardwareCentral)
Betting-on-sex sailors face more disciplinary action Jul 5, 2009
"Once these allegations were made known, Navy acted immediately by removing those sailors allegedly involved in the matter from the ship and referring the matter to the independent Australian Defence Force Investigative Service (ADFIS) for action," he said in a statement. "Navy is awaiting the results of the ADFIS investigation and will act as quickly as possible to address appropriate findings and recommendations, particularly should disciplinary or administrative action be warranted." ...... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Afghan woman's death not by Diggers: ADF Jul 4, 2009
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is investigating claims Australian soldiers killed four men and wounded two others during a firefight in April ... His claims have been assessed by the ADF which says there is no substance to them ... "The assessment found that there is no evidence ... that Australian Special Forces were involved in this incident," ADF chief Angus Houston told Dateline. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Campers return from Glacier Bay, Baranof Island Jul 3, 2009
A new summer camp from the University of Alaska Southeast, Discover Design Research, took 15 high school students out of the classroom and into the wild. Talith Wilson, left, and Melissa Skan examine glacial striations and fossils near Vivid Lake at Glacier Bay National Park. (Juneau Empire)
American Dance Festival enters fourth week Jul 3, 2009
DURHAM -- Faculty members with the American Dance Festival School will display their performance talents during the ADF Faculty Concert Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Duke University's Reynolds Industries Theater. . (Herald Sun)
Rwanda - U.S.$ 25 Million for Rural Water and Sanitation Programme Jul 3, 2009
Tunis The funding, comprising a UA 10 million African Development Fund (ADF) grant and a UA 6 million grant from the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI) Trust Fund, was approved by the ADF Executive Board on Wednesday in Tunis ... The ADF funding will cover 79% of the costs while the government and the beneficiary community will provide UA 3. (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopia-Kenya - U.S.$ 326.5 Million for Road Project Jul 3, 2009
Tunis The funding was approved on Wednesday in Tunis by Executive Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessionary window of the AfDB Group which is providing the loan ... The AfDB Group is the lead financing agency, providing 64% of the total requirements in the form of two ADF loans to Ethiopia and Kenya amounting to UA 85. (allAfrica.com)
Troops give cash to Afghan victims Jul 2, 2009
The tactical payments scheme, which came into effect yesterday, means Defence will no longer have to go through the Department of Finance in Canberra under its act of grace provisions - a process which can take days - before making reparation to civilians who inadvertently get caught up in ADF battles or exercises ... A Defence spokeswoman said the scheme "was developed in response to lessons learnt in ADF operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor" and would "provide a means for making... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
AfDB Group President Attends Paris Club Meeting Jun 26, 2009
Accelerated Resource Transfer to ADF Countries - ADF active portfolio disbursement ratio: 33. Enhanced Advisory and Advocacy role: knowledge generation; crisis monitoring and policy advice; advocating for a greater African voice. (allAfrica.com)
AfDB Approves U.S.$ 181 Million for Nacala Road Corridor Project Jun 25, 2009
Tunis The African Development Fund's (ADF) concessionary UA 102 ... The project components are to be financed with ADF loans. (allAfrica.com)
Burundi - U.S.$ 15 Million Job Creation Support Grant Jun 25, 2009
The ADF contribution represents 20% of the entire programme cost. 1 UA = 1. (allAfrica.com)
ADF: Naharin to be honored for a decade of 'Gaga' Jun 25, 2009
com: ADF: Naharin to be honored for a decade of 'Gaga ... ADF: Naharin to be honored for a decade of 'Gaga. (Herald Sun)
Plain-Paper Disappointment Jun 20, 2009
A 30-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) eliminates the chore of placing pages on the scanner glass for multipage faxing and copying jobs. As a copier, the Epson can make 1 to 99 copies of documents at 25 to 400 percent zoom, with the ability to automatically fit a document to fill a page or to condense legal-sized originals from the ADF to letter-sized copies in the output tray ... Three bes of a five-page article using the ADF took just over two minutes, but the Epson can't collate copies --... (HardwareCentral)
ADF debuts at DPAC Jun 19, 2009
Durham, Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Region. BY CLIFF BELLAMY : The Herald-Sun Jun 19, 2009. (Herald Sun)
Shen Wei kicks off ADF: From treks, a trilogy Jun 18, 2009
The 8 p.m. performances through Saturday kick off the ADF's 76th season. . (Herald Sun)
Scanner Review: HP Scanjet N6350 Jun 16, 2009
The top-mounted automatic document feeder (ADF) accepts up to 50 sheets for scanning longer documents or for batch processing ... The HP ScanJet N6350 marries the convenience of a 50-page ADF and the flexibility of a flatbed scanner in an easy-to-use network device ... The only part that needs to be replaced on a regular basis is the ADF roller, which is good for 100,000 pages. (SmallBusinessComputing)
