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Want to sit in a field drinking whisky with whisky fans from all over the world (well, at least all over Europe – but one can always hope) – then Maltstock 2009 might be just the ticket for you.
A Dutch whiskyclub, The Bruichladdies, have come up with an idea to get as many whisky clubs together in one place – for a weekend of whisky.
The idea is for every club (don't worry if you're not in a club, make one for yourself and go) to bring along enough whisky for their own consumption and then share with the rest of the participants (I'm guessin club bottlings will be a big hit).
The price is reconned to be €150 (1215 NOK/£119) but might be lowered depending on the number of people attending. This includes a light meal on Friday evening, BBQ on Saturday, Full Scottish both days, snacks at midnight and room (well, a place in the fields for a tent or a bunk bed on a first come, first served basis). And of course a Maltstock nosing and tasting glass will also be included.
The big question is, will I be going? It's tempting, but as with all such things the Mrs must be consulted – I'll get back to you on that. What about you lot?
Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September 2009
Just outside Nijmegen in Holland (The Netherlands for those preferring that description)
Getting there (for Norwegians)?
Fly in to Amsterdam (Schipol), train from the Airport to Nijmegen and then a bus to the site (bus 9 or bus 54 and ask the driver to stop at "Buitencentrum & St. Walrick"). Other airports close by are Dusseldorf-Weeze (Niederrhein), Dusseldorf International Airport, Köln Airport (Cologne for the English speaking), Eindhoven Airport, Brussels Zaventem, Brussels South (Charleroi). For those arriving at these airport or not flying in at all, directions are available on the Maltstock website (link further down).
Book or place a preliminary booking (if you're not 100% sure you're coming or how many are coming) at Maltstock's website.


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Everything No Hands necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 272 diseños de 36 diseñadores freelance.
Everything No Hands
Clothing and lifestyle company promoting our brand and slogan: "Everything No Hands" it's not just a brand, it's a lifestyle. Clothing we design includes t-shirts, hats, trucker hats, underwear. We also sponsor many extreme sports and give extra style points for "no hands" tricks.
Everything No Hands is a sexually charged brand targeted to a younger generation that not only includes the innuendo of hands-free fun, but it is also represents a relaxed and care-free lifestyle of fun, pleasure and success. We also sponsor many extreme sports and give extra style points for "no hands" tricks.
"Everything No Hands" is the phrase that should be written into the logos/designs provided and it will be used for clothing and t-shirt design. We are looking for a main logo that translates into t-shirts and clothing well. The phrase Everything No Hands speaks for itself and logo/t-shirt designs do no need to be overly complicated. Simple designs preferred.
The official pose of Everything No Hands (aka ENH) is a person in a relaxed, kick-backed pose with both hands behind their head and possibly feet kicked up sitting in a chair. Optional secondary pose is someone with their hands up as though they are not going to touch something (similar to I didn't do it and not guilty). We believe silhouette images/poses will work well. Sample images enclosed.
Target audience: young adult generation age 14-40. Male and Female although initial specs should be targeted to male t-shirt clothing.
Slogan Line: "It's not a brand. It's a lifestyle." Optional slogan to include with design and t-shirt specs.
Project will include ongoing work for the winning designer as we look to expand our clothing/design line and translate designs into other products such as hats, underwear and cologne.
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.

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DENVER—Colorado wildlife officials have fined a medical helicopter pilot from Arizona after he was accused of harassing wildlife by a group of hunters who said he was flying low over an elk herd.
Authorities said Thursday that Owen Park, of Page, Ariz., was issued penalty points against his hunting and fishing privileges and ordered to pay a $200 fine. The incident occurred on Sept. 23 near the headwaters of Granite Creek, southwest of Grand Junction
Park is a pilot for Classic Lifeguard Air Medical in Page. He did not return a phone call seeking comment.
Wildlife officials say Park and his crew were returning to Arizona after delivering a patient to a hospital in Grand Junction.


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SeaWolv wrote:Hawkfish wrote:LB are a push for both teams, other than that I agree
This ^^^^^
It's not homerism on my end that makes me think this is completely absurd. How can this even be in question?
To the poster that suggested Willis for Flynn; no way lol. I'm sure the Niners are desperate for a winning QB, but Flynn is still a won-hit (pun intended) wonder.
Question for Seahawk fans: I can see why you would like Wilson over Flynn, but based on the Aaron Rodgers phenomena - sitting behind Favre and learning - might the Wilson be further along 3-4 years from now if he plays behind someone who may turn out pretty good?


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Socialmark Media needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 168 designs submitted by 36 freelance designers.
Socialmark Media
Socialmark Media is an interactive New Media Marketing firm based just outside of Toronto Canada. We specialize in building strategic plans for our clients that ignite their audience, and we hope it inspires a small movement to take place. Our slogan is this "Your Audience Is Waiting," and our philosophy is not to look at the tools (much like a contractor doesn't talk about his Dewalt drill), but to look at the bigger scope of developing Personal Branding, and Movement Branding (that just happen to use New Media).
Primarily we focus on these different industries, pulling from our teams individual backgrounds for inspiration:
Financial Industry
Travel Industry
Resort Industry
Sport (with a focus on Winter - hey we're from Canada) Industry
& Authors / Speakers
We have a few product offerings depending on the individual client, and our primary offerings are
Speaking Engagements
Workplace Training
In addition, we then build comprehensive strategies for clients who want to foster and grow our relationship.
Other than that, Me (the guy who is writing this, and pays the bills) is passionate about:
Thought Leaders (Seth Godin as an example)
New Media
Sports (Hockey, being just below Snowboarding)
And simply loving life.
Take care,
Josh Muirhead
As mentioned above we have a few different industries that we appeal / work with, but are wanting to focus heavily on these target audiences:
#1 Innovation Leaders ~ From finance to publishing, to travel and tourism there is a small group of individuals that are not happy with the way thing are. They know the business world has radically changed, and they want to inspire their own movements within their industries.
#2 Tourism Boards / Destination Marketing Organizations ~ For us this is a special group as they have tones of amazing stories, and really have the ability to utilize all that New Media has to offer. We especially love our East Coast / West Coast friends, and tend to focus on Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Alberta and B.C vs. Ontario
#3 Speakers and Authors ~ I (Josh Muirhead) love this group of people, and can connect with them easily. Being a semi-professional speaker myself, with small ambitions to write something, I tend to lend myself to this group of people. They are forward thinking, and are often talking about Change in Business, Culture, Society, Marketing... Or just do cool things to make change
Let's keep this short and sweet:
We're looking for something that will below both us and people away... That's it
Alright maybe a little more detail
Going back to who we are, the logo design has to reflect that we're not about Facebook, or Twitter, or whatever the latest tool is. We're about making change happen, starting movements and finding people to connect with our clients. Yes we use these tools, but that's because they are the best we have right now (but we also use some traditional tools when it fits).
I want something that can stand on it's own, and doesn't need a lot of words or explanations.
For colours, I'm open, but we are a primarily male company, and I am the figure head, so something a little more boy esc, would be ideal.
In addition, this logo will be appearing on different online services like YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and will be shared throughout different blogs, so it has to look good even very small.
Finally, I love the name Socailmark Media, and want to be able to easily read it within the logo design. You can have cool graphics, but I still want to see my name.
Thanks, and good luck
Josh Muirhead
Ps. Attached is what I often use for my Speaking engagements to give you an idea of the style I like (you can ignore the words)
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Neonatal sepsis is a blood infection that occurs in an infant younger than 90 days old. Early-onset sepsis is seen in the first week of life. Late-onset sepsis occurs between days 8 and 89.
Alternative Names
Sepsis neonatorum; Neonatal septicemia; Sepsis – infant
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
A number of different bacteria, including Escherichia coli (E.coli), Listeria, and certain strains of streptococcus, may cause neonatal sepsis.
Early-onset neonatal sepsis most often appears within 24 hours of birth. The baby gets the infection from the mother before or during delivery. The following increases an infant's risk of early-onset sepsis:
Group B streptococcus infection during pregnancy
Preterm delivery
Water breaking (rupture of membranes) that lasts longer than 24 hours before birth
Infection of the placenta tissues and amniotic fluid (chorioamnionitis)
Babies with late-onset neonatal sepsis get infected after delivery. The following increase an infant's risk of sepsis after delivery:
Having a catheter in a blood vessel for a long time
Staying in the hospital for an extended period of time
Infants with neonatal sepsis may have the following symptoms:
- Body temperature changes
- Breathing problems
- Diarrhea
- Low blood sugar
- Reduced movements
- Reduced sucking
- Seizures
- Slow heart rate
- Swollen belly area
- Vomiting
- Yellow skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)
Signs and tests
Laboratory tests can help diagnose neonatal sepsis and identify the bacteria that is causing the infection. Blood tests may include:
Blood culture
C-reactive protein
Complete blood count (CBC)
A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) will be done to examine the cerebrospinal fluid for bacteria.
If the baby has a cough or problems breathing, a chest x-ray will be taken.
Urine culture tests are done in babies older than several days.
Babies in the hospital and those younger than 4 weeks old are started on antibiotics before lab results are back. (Lab results may take 24-72 hours.) This practice has saved many lives.
Older babies may not be given antibiotics if all lab results are within normal limits. Instead, the child may be followed closely on an outpatient basis.
Babies who do require treatment will be admitted to the hospital for monitoring.
Expectations (prognosis)
With prompt treatment, many babies with these bacterial infections will recover completely with no remaining problems. Nevertheless, neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of infant death. The more quickly an infant receives treatment, the better the outcome.
- Disability
- Death
Calling your health care provider
Seek immediate medical help if your infant shows symptoms of neonatal sepsis.
Preventative antibiotics may be given to pregnant women who have chorioamnionitis, Group B strep, or who have previously given birth to an infant with sepsis due to the bacteria.
Preventing and treating infections in mothers, providing a clean birth environment, and delivering the baby within 24 hours of rupture of membranes, where possible, can all help lower the chance of neonatal sepsis.


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Policy Debate and Persuasive Speech (HON 4397)
This course provides students with an understanding of the theory and practice of argumentation, debate, persuasion, and the art of public speaking. Throughout the semester, students will learn how to communicate effectively through speeches and debates using a research process that includes finding multiple sources, reading critically to determine a source's reliability, sorting quantitative and qualitative data, and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of arguments. Students will become well versed in a wide range of topics in philosophy, sociology, foreign affairs, economic policy, domestic politics, and more. The goal of this course is to develop articulate speakers and communicators, who are knowledgeable about pressing national and global issues. The skills gained in this class are critical to the development of effective leadership. This course will count toward the new minor in Leadership Studies. It is also required for students participating in intercollegiate policy debate competition through the newly created Policy Debate Program. This course is also strongly encouraged for students involved in undergraduate research.


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All happy heroines resemble one another, each unhappy one is unhappy in her own way. Although, actually, readers of Irina Reyn's debut novel, What Happened to Anna K. might notice that her heroine's brand of unhappiness bears certain similarities to a tragic figure of classic Russian literature.
Reyn, a Russian-American who emigrated from Moscow as a child, has scooped up Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina and carried her over to the New World with her – lock, stock, and affair. Her Anna K. is a Russian Jew whose family lives in a Russian enclave in Queens. Fast approaching middle age with a dead-end job in publishing, Anna agrees to marry the wealthy Alex K. She has a baby, Serge, and is still sorting out the compromises of her life when she sets eyes on her younger cousin Katia's boyfriend, an adjunct professor and would-be novelist.
Anna K., a romantic who read "Wuthering Heights" 14 times growing up, has always longed to be the main character of a novel – preferably a big 19th-century one by a literary giant. "She would imagine it was she who was the heroine, willing powerful lovers to prostrate themselves before her, allowing them to sob their love to her in the middle of a rainstorm, at balls, inside carriages." (Reyn has a great deal of fun with such jokes – on Page 5, for example, she announces that "ever since she was a little girl, Anna had loved trains.")
After she marries Alex K., Anna has an exclusive address on the Upper East Side and enough tasteful black dresses to enchant the entire male population of Rego Park. But she is as out of place among the Russian nouveau riche as she was among her extended family's conservative form of Judaism. There's a hysterical scene when Anna's book club dismisses "Wuthering Heights" as so much nonsense and opt for Sophie Kinsella, of the "Shopaholic" series, for their next choice. "C'mon ladies ... who would you prefer?" Nadia, the Princess Betsy stand-in, asks. "The caveman running around the forest or that nice Linton?"
Not to give too much away, but just as a remake of "Pride & Prejudice" isn't likely to end with Elizabeth as a penniless spinster wishing she'd taken up Mr. Collins on his generous proposal, an update of "Anna Karenina" isn't apt to conclude with the main character being showered with roses by her adoring husband.
"What Happens to Anna K." is a smart, witty, at times downright funny read. But there's no doubt that Anna is definitely harder to empathize with in her modern incarnation. Women's lives in Europe and America today are far less circumscribed than those of their 19th-century counterparts. So when a heroine from the 1800s is plunked down in 20th-century America, she can seem oddly passive – not to say whiny. I haven't yet read an update of "Persuasion" that was fully satisfying, for example, although writers, bless them, keep trying. There were times while reading "What Happened to Anna K." where I wanted to grab Anna by the shoulders and yell, "Get a job already!"
Divorce, for another thing, is not the extreme rarity it was in the 19th century, and divorced women don't tend to become automatic pariahs – although that's not necessarily true among certain immigrant communities, a fact that Reyn exploits.
Literary updates have become perennially popular (my favorite is still Zadie Smith's "On Beauty," which set E.M. Forster's "Howard's End" among a mixed-race family in Massachusetts), but Reyn's conceit is a particularly captivating one – and particularly tricky to carry off. Tragic heroines such as Anna Karenina or Emma Bovary belong so precisely to their particular time and society. To pry them out of their natural setting but still keep them recognizable takes a great deal of ability. Reyn, with her wry, deft writing and her strong characterizations of immigrant life in Queens, has plenty to spare. It also helps that she's interested in more than just writing a romance – using Anna to examine questions of how to have a happy life and how to forge an identity in an adopted country when your homeland has irrevocably changed.
In an early chapter titled "The Great Russian Soul," Reyn lays out her marching orders: to examine the "velikaia russkaia dusha" and the effects of modernity and immigration on said institution. "Fyodor Dostoyevsky called it the 'Russian disease ... an indifference toward everything that is vital – toward the truth of life, everything that nourishes life and generates health.' But is there truth to any of it, or is it just a story, a myth created to justify one's suffering?... And what happens to the Great Russian Soul when it is transplanted? Can it flourish in Rego Park, Queens, for example?"
That may be an open question, but it turns out that the Russian novel can thrive there just fine.
Yvonne Zipp regularly reviews fiction for the Monitor.


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Delaware Online Master's Degrees & Programs
What is an Online Master's Degree?
Online master degree programs offer working students and professionals the opportunity to earn a graduate degree in a convenient and flexible online format.
Most online master degree programs are offered through accredited programs and offer the same diploma as a traditional campus degree.
About Online Master's Degree Programs
Many universities and colleges have both residential and online master's programs which one might pursue on a full-time or part-time basis. Today, an increasing number of adult learners are turning to the online option. Applicants to online master degree programs should have first earned an undergraduate degree.
As with traditional masters programs, an online master program may take anywhere from one to two years to complete full-time. Some universities may offer an online dual degree that combines both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree. These may take longer. Furthermore, duration may vary between graduate schools and the type of degree you work towards.
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Why Pursue an Online Master's Degree?
Studies report that certain professions may require a masters degree for entry-level jobs, and also that earning a master's degree might lead to higher wages.
5 Careers That Require A Master's Degree
|Median Annual Salary for Master's Degree
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In addition, there are many different groups that might benefit from the convenience of distance learning. An online Master's Degree program could be a great option for any of the following.
- Undergraduates returning for a graduate degree
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There are many types of Master's Degrees but some of the most common you may have heard of are; M.A., M.S., M.B.A., M.F.A., M.P.H., M.Ed., M.S.N. and M.S.W.
The online master's degree is a "second-cycle" or postgraduate degree that is awarded to students who have demonstrated "mastery" in their academic field (according to BLS.gov). Within this tier of education, you can find different types of online master's degree programs.
Learn more about these types of Master Degrees:
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While each university may define their online masters programs differently, the term "distance-learning" commonly means that the graduate student and the professor are separated by space, or by both time and space. As such, some of the potential features of earning an online master degree could include those listed below.
- Course material delivered online
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- Turn in assignments by mail or online course management system
- Fully online (100%) or partially online (some campus courses)
- Some online masters programs don't require you to take the GRE
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A factor to consider when searching for an online Master's program is how the courses, curriculum, and faculty handle the online delivery method. Often distance learning programs are mirrors of residential ones, but this is a good thing to verify.
Sometimes you have a choice between 'tracks' and you should spend some time researching the curricula and possible outcomes of the various online masters programs. This should give you a feel for whether it aligns with your goals. For instance, are you using the Master's degree as a stepping stone to a Ph.D.? Do you aspire to enter the workplace after graduation? These are some things to consider when comparing online programs and schools.
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If you are enrolling in an online Masters program, make sure you understand the technologies involved and that your graduate school has tech support. Sometimes there is an orientation for new students which could be beneficial to you. At the very least, make sure you have all the requirements necessary to study online. This usually includes a reliable computer or laptop, wi-fi or internet connection, and any apps required by your specific graduate program.
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One of the things to consider is accreditation. Accredited graduate schools have demonstrated that they meet industry standards. You can look for regional accreditation, national accreditation and professional accreditation.
The U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation are good resources. Online graduate degrees are gaining respect and becoming very popular and widely accepted. The diploma does not usually stipulate how a student earned their degree but employers may look for accreditation.
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Neovison vison (American mink)
February 1, 2001
Along the south fork of the Eel River in Humboldt County, California
These mink (Neovison vison) tracks were found along the south fork of the Eel River in February, 2001. Although mink hunt near water, it is uncommon to find mink tracks here. They are around, but are not often seen because of their nocturnal habits. This photo shows a pair of overlapping mink tracks. The claw marks are barely visible on a couple of toes here.
Kim Cabrera (photographer; copyright holder; identification)
This resource may not be downloaded and used without permission of the copyright holder except for educational fair use.
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This is tame compared to what I used to hear my Islamic friends teach their children. One day America will wake up, not to the sound of pretty birds, but to the muazzin's call to adhan (prayer).
Hamas being a "terrorist" organization is a matter of perspective, and one that many civilized nations do not share with the Unites States. We helped to create the worst parts of this segment. These people are suffering and fighting to retain their dignity and a sense of power in a situation where they seem utterly dominated and hopeless.
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Sync Space for iPad provides a zoom able drawing space that can be shared in real-time over the net a sort of shared whiteboard. Turn on synchronization and send a link to the document to others who will be able to see your drawing and also make changes using Sync Space.
The resulting drawings can be posted to Twitter, 37 Signals' Campfire and Face book or emailed as a PDF.
lt's the perfect whiteboard replacement for distributed teams. See a demonstration video a tour web site.


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Get in
By Car
From Port Elizabeth take the N2 east then the R72 along the coast via Kenton.
Get around
Port Alfred is small enough that the entire town can easily be covered on foot. It is a pleasant walk from town along the west bank of the Kowie River to the beach (via Causeway and Beach Road). There are beaches on the eastern side of the Kowie River mouth as well but these are quite a bit further as you have to walk around the Royal Alfred Marina.
Boating and Cruising
Diving - The shores of the Sunshine Coast are host to the most unique diving experience in the Eastern Cape. This part of the coast is famous for soft coral reefs, numerous wrecks that dot the shores and the incredible "Lunar landing" where crayfish in the hundreds live and breed.
Horse riding and hiking trails
Game Viewing
The Lounge @ The Square - Popular, modern club for students
Beach Club - A typical coastal pub with a beach feeling, and it often has fun promo events.
Roxy - Club right on the beach front.
Highlander - Typical British style pub. Good food too.
Barmuda - Cocktail bar on the bank of the Kowie River
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Send DATEBOOK items to the Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot, P.O. Box 248, Laguna Beach, CA 92652; or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or through our online calendar at http://www.coastlinepilot.com. Submissions must be received two weeks before publication.
Nick I & A.D.D. perform from 8:45 p.m. to midnight at Mozambique's Shebeen Lounge, 1740 Coast Hwy. For more information, call (949) 715-7777 or visit http://www.mozambiqueoc.com.
Live jazz starts at 6:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday at Zinc, 344 Ocean Ave. For more information, call (949) 494-2791.


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A bike for adventure and what we thought was the best of show at Interbike
More photos of what we thought was the most interesting and best of show at Interbike, Steve Hed's adventure bike. Steve talks to us about the bike built by Peacock Groove in a video podcast published yesterday. Subscribe to the Huggacast feed or watch the video on YouTube. More photos of the bike are in a G+ gallery and note the Ultregra Di2 Hydro with a 650b/700c option.


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Proclaimed by the Prophets
Muslims, Mormons, and many other groups all claim to have a revelation that stands in continuity with what the Old Testament prophets originally wrote. Yet their perversions of the biblical stories and embrace of unbiblical doctrines, such as the Mormon ...Read More
God is Everywhere
The doctrine of ubiquity or omnipresence has several practical benefits for the Christian. First, we are assured that the Lord is faithful to be with us and sustain us even when we feel like we are far away from Him ...Read More


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Top Videos: Alfonso Ribeiro Does The Carlton, Jimmy Fallon and Carol Burnett's Lost Soap Opera
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This week, the Dancing with the Stars moment we've all been waiting for happened: Alfonso Ribeiro finally busted out The Carlton. Elsewhere, two kangaroos got into a fist(?)fight in the middle of an Australian street, and a German… Read more


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Further information on Monday I-80 pileup
WASHINGTON TWP. – The eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 near Falls Creek were reopened about 11 p.m. Monday evening following a pileup involving at least 15 vehicles and injuring 17 people that occurred at about 2:30 p.m. Monday afternoon in snowy weather. Several crash reports were issued by the DuBois-based Pa. State Police Tuesday as of press time, with more reports expected later in the week. Several people involved sustained serious injuries, but no fatalities have been reported in the crash in Washington Township, Jefferson County.According to police, in the first crash that reportedly began the pileup, authorities report that all units were traveling east on I-80 when a tractor-trailer operated by Fernando Olivas, 56, of Oil City, operating a 2002 Sterling, observed a slow-moving eastbound vehicle and steered to the left to go around the vehicle when he lost control and the truck began to slide, jackknifing across both eastbound lanes. Randel Kimber, 63, of Brigham City, Utah, operating a 2012 Freightliner, and Tanya Pangallo, 20, of Brockway, operating a 2005 Dodge Stratus, could not avoid the Olivas vehicle and struck it, with the Pangallo vehicle becoming pinned against the guardrail alongside the Kimber vehicle. Pangallo was taken to DRMC-West for treatment of minor injuries. Kimber and Olivas reportedly did not sustain any injuries. All vehicles in the crash received severe damage. The third crash was caused by the chain reaction of other crashes and occurred as all of the involved vehicles were traveling east on I-80. According to police, the crash occurred between a 2004 Peterbilt truck/2006 Great Dane trailer operated by a 51-year-old man from Chattanooga, Tenn; a 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight operated by a 20-year-old female of Madisonburg; a 31-year-old male of Brookville operating a 2006 Isuzu Ascender and also transporting a 29-year-old female and three juvenile males ages 4, 6, and 9 years old; a 47-year-old male of DuBois operating a 2003 GMC Envoy and transporting a 9-year-old juvenile passenger; and a 49-year-old male of Wallkill, N.Y., operating a 2006 Dodge Ram and transporting an 8-year-old juvenile female passenger. Pick up a copy of the Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 edition of The Ridgway Record for more.


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Last August, shortly after his arrival at the federal correctional complex in Butner, North Carolina, Bernard L. Madoff was waiting on the evening pill line for his blood-pressure medication when he heard another inmate call his name. Madoff, then 71, author of the most devastating Ponzi scheme in history, was dressed like every other prisoner, in one of his three pairs of standard-issue khakis, his name and inmate number glued over the shirt pocket. Rec time, the best part of a prisoner's day, was drawing to a close, and Madoff, who liked to walk the gravel track, sometimes with Carmine Persico, the former mob boss, or Jonathan Pollard, the spy, had hurried to the infirmary, passing the solitary housing unitthe holeducking through the gym and the twelve-foot-high fence and turning in the direction of Maryland, the unit where child molesters are confined after they've served their sentences. As usual, the med line was long and moved slowly. There were a hundred prisoners, some standing outside in the heat, waiting for one nurse.
Madoff was accustomed to hearing other inmates call his name. From July 14, the day he arrived, he'd been an object of fascination. Prisoners had assiduously followed his criminal career on the prison TVs. Hey, Bernie, an inmate would yell to him admiringly while he was at his job sweeping up the cafeteria, I seen you on TV. In return, Madoff nodded and waved, smiling that sphinxlike half-smile. What did he say? Madoff sometimes asked.
But that evening an inmate badgered Madoff about the victims of his $65 billion scheme, and kept at it. According to K. C. White, a bank robber and prison artist who escorted a sick friend that evening, Madoff stopped smiling and got angry. Fuck my victims, he said, loud enough for other inmates to hear. I carried them for twenty years, and now I'm doing 150 years.
For Bernie Madoff, living a lie had once been a full-time job, which carried with it a constant, nagging anxiety. It was a nightmare for me, he told investigators, using the word over and over, as if he were the real victim. I wish they caught me six years ago, eight years ago, he said in a little-noticed interview with them.
And so prison offered Madoff a measure of relief. Even his first stop, the hellhole of Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC), where he was locked down 23 hours a day, was a kind of asylum. He no longer had to fear the knock on the door that would signal the jig was up, as he put it. And he no longer had to express what he didn't feel. Bernie could be himself. Pollard's former cellmate John Bowler recalls a conversation between Pollard and Madoff: Bernie was telling a story about an old lady. She was bugging him for her money, so he said to her, Here's your money,' and gave her a check. When she saw the amount she says, That's unbelievable,' and she says, Take it back.' And urged her friends [to invest].
Pollard thought that taking advantage of old ladies was kind of fucked up.
Well, that's what I did, Madoff said matter-of-factly.
You are going to pay with God, Pollard warned.
Madoff was unmoved. He was past apologizing. In prison, he crafted his own version of events. From MCC, Madoff explained the trap he was in. People just kept throwing money at me, Madoff related to a prison consultant who advised him on how to endure prison life. Some guy wanted to invest, and if I said no, the guy said, What, I'm not good enough?' One day, Shannon Hay, a drug dealer who lived in the same unit in Butner as Madoff, asked about his crimes. He told me his side. He took money off of people who were rich and greedy and wanted more, says Hay, who was released in December. People, in other words, who deserved it.
There is, as it happens, honor among thieves, a fact that worked mostly to Madoff's benefit. In the context of prison, he isn't a cancer on society; he's a success, admired for his vast accomplishments. A hero, wrote Robert Rosso, a lifer, on a website he managed to found called convictinc .com. He's arguably the greatest con of all time.
From the day Bernard Lawrence Madoff, prisoner No. 61727-054, arrived at the softer of Butner's two medium-security facilities in handcuffs and shackles, his over-the-collar hair shorn close, his rich man's paunch diminished, he was a celebrity, even if his admirers were now murderers and sex offenders. The Butner correctional complex, which includes four prisons and a medical center, already has its share of crime kings. Pollard, the Israel cause célèbre who spied for the Jewish homeland, lived in Madoff's housing unit, Clemson (the dorms are named after Atlantic Coast Conference colleges). Persico, the former Colombo-family godfather, lives in nearby Georgia Tech. Omar Ahmad-Rahman, the blind sheikh who helped engineer the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, is in Butner. The Rigases from Pennsylvania, the father and son who bankrupted Adelphia Communications Corporation, are therethey wear crisp, pressed uniforms, which inmates assume they pay others to maintain.


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Intersex is a group of conditions where there is a discrepancy between the external genitals and the internal genitals (the testes and ovaries).
The older term for this condition, hermaphroditism, came from joining the names of a Greek god and goddess, Hermes and Aphrodite. Hermes was a god of male sexuality (among other things) and Aphrodite a goddess of female sexuality, love, and beauty.
Although the older terms are still included in this article for reference, they have been replaced by most experts (and patients and families) because they are misleading, confusing, and insensitive. Increasingly this group of conditions is being called disorders of sex development (DSDs).
Alternative Names
Disorders of sex development; DSDs; Pseudohermaphroditism; Hermaphroditism; Hermaphrodite
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Intersex can be divided into four categories:
46, XX Intersex
46, XY Intersex
- True Gonadal Intersex
Complex or Undetermined Intersex
Each one is discussed in more detail below. Note: In many kids the cause of intersex may remain undetermined, even with modern diagnostic techniques.
46, XX Intersex. The person has the chromosomes of a woman, the ovaries of a woman, but external (outside) genitals that appear male. This usually is the result of a female fetus having been exposed to excess male hormones before birth. The labia ("lips" or folds of skin of the external female genitals) fuse, and the clitoris enlarges to appear like a penis. Usually this person has a normal uterus and Fallopian tubes. This condition is also called 46, XX with
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia(the most common cause).
- Male hormones (such as
testosterone) taken or encountered by the mother during pregnancy.
- Male hormone-producing tumors in the mother. These are most often
ovarian tumors. Mothers who have children with 46, XX intersex should be checked unless there is another clear cause.
- Aromatase deficiency. This one may not be noticeable until puberty. Aromatase is an enzyme that normally converts male hormones to female hormones. Too much aromatase activity can lead to excess estrogen (female hormone); too little to 46, XX intersex. At puberty, these XX children, who had been raised as girls, may begin to take on male characteristics.
46, XY Intersex. The person has the chromosomes of a man, but the external genitals are incompletely formed, ambiguous, or clearly female. Internally, testes may be normal, malformed, or absent. This condition is also called 46, XY with undervirilization. It used to be called male pseudohermaphroditism. Formation of normal male external genitals depends on the appropriate balance between male and female hormones; therefore, it requires the adequate production and function of male hormones. 46, XY intersex has many possible causes:
- Problems with the testes: The testes normally produce male hormones. If the testes do not form properly, it will lead to undervirilization. There are a number of possible causes for this, including XY pure
gonadal dysgenesis.
- Problems with testosterone formation: Testosterone is formed through a series of steps, where each requires a different enzyme. Deficiencies in any of these enzymes can result in inadequate testosterone and produce a different syndrome of 46, XY intersex. Different types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia can fall in this category.
- Problems with using testosterone: Some people have normal testes and make adequate amounts of testosterone, but still have 46, XY intersex.
- 5-alpha-reductase deficiency. People with 5-alpha-reductase deficiency lack the enzyme needed to convert testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). There are at least five different types of 5-alpha-reductase deficiency. Some of the babies have normal male genitalia, some have normal female genitalia, and many have something in between. Most change to external male genitalia around the time of puberty.
Androgen insensitivity syndrome(AIS). This is the most common cause of 46, XY intersex. It has also been called testicular feminization. Here the hormones are all normal, but the receptors to male hormones don't function properly. There are over 150 different defects that have been identified so far, and each causes a different type of AIS.
True Gonadal Intersex. Here the person must have both ovarian and testicular tissue. This may be in the same gonad (an ovotestis), or the person might have one ovary and one testis. The person may have XX chromosomes, XY chromosomes, or both. The external genitals may be ambiguous or may appear to be female or male. This condition used to be called true hermaphroditism. In most people with true gonadal intersex, the underlying cause is unknown, although in some animal studies it has been linked to exposure to common agricultural pesticides.
Complex or Undetermined Intersex Disorders of Sexual Development. Many chromosome configurations other than simple 46, XX or 46, XY can result in disorders of sex development. These include 45, XO (only one X chromosome), and 47, XXY, 47, XXX — both cases have an extra sex chromosome, either an X or a Y. These disorders do not result in an intersex condition where there is discrepancy between internal and external genitalia. However, there may be problems with sex hormone levels, overall sexual development, and altered numbers of sex chromosomes.
The symptoms associated with intersex will depend on the underlying cause, but may include:
Ambiguous genitalia at birth
Clitoromegaly (an enlarged clitoris)
Partial labial fusion
Apparently undescended testes (which may turn out to be ovaries) in boys
Labial or inguinal (groin) masses — which may turn out to be testes — in girls
Hypospadias [the opening of the penis is somewhere other than at the tip; in females, the urethra (urine canal) opens into the vagina]
Otherwise unusual-appearing genitalia at birth
Electrolyte abnormalities
Delayed or absent puberty
Unexpected changes at puberty
Signs and tests
Chromosome analysis Hormone levels(for example, testosterone level)
- Hormone stimulation tests
- Electrolyte tests
- Specific molecular testing
Endoscopicexamination (to verify the absence or presence of a vaginaor cervix)
- Ultrasound or
MRIto evaluate whether internal sex organs are present (for example, a uterus)
Ideally, a team of health care professionals with expertise in intersex should work together to understand and treat the child with intersex — and to understand, counsel, and support the entire family.
Parents should understand controversies and changes in treating intersex in recent years. In the past, the prevailing opinion was that it was generally best to assign a gender as quickly as possible, often based on the external genitals rather than the chromosomal gender, and to instruct the parents to have no ambiguity in their minds as to the gender of the child. Prompt surgery was often recommended. Ovarian or testicular tissue from the other gender would be removed. In general, it was considered easier to reconstruct female genitalia than functioning male genitalia, so if the "correct" choice was not clear, the child was often assigned to be a girl.
More recently, the opinion of many experts has shifted. Greater respect for the complexities of female sexual functioning has led them to conclude that suboptimal female genitalia may not be inherently better than suboptimal male genitalia, even if the reconstruction is "easier." In addition, other factors may be more important in gender satisfaction than functioning external genitals. Chromosomal, neural, hormonal, psychological, and behavioral factors can all influence gender identity.
Many experts now urge delaying definitive surgery for as long as healthy, and ideally involving the child in the gender decision.
Clearly, intersex is a complex issue, and its treatment has short- and long-term consequences. The best answer will depend on many factors, including the specific cause of the intersex. It is best to take the time to understand the issues before rushing into a decision. An intersex support group may help acquaint families with the latest research, and may provide a community of other families, children, and adult individuals who have faced the same issues.
Support Groups
Support groups are very important for families dealing with intersex.
Different support groups may differ in their thoughts regarding this very sensitive topic. Look for one that supports your thoughts and feelings on the topic.
The following organizations provide further information:
- American Association for Klinefelter Syndrome Information and Support —
- CARES Foundation —
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Education and Support Network —
- Hypospadias and Epispadias Association —
- Intersex Society of North America —
- Turner Syndrome Society of the US —
Expectations (prognosis)
Please see information on the individual conditions. The prognosis depends on the specific cause of intersex. With understanding, support, and appropriate treatment, overall outlook is excellent.
Calling your health care provider
If you notice that your child has unusual genitalia or sexual development, discuss this with your health care provider.


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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that biofuels and biomass energy projects across America have been selected for funding to continue the Administration's support for the development of renewable fuels. Vilsack highlighted the various investments USDA made since he laid out a broad vision to spur rural revitalization through renewable energy production in a speech at the National Press Club in October 2010.
"Building an active biofuels and biomass industry in every region of the country will help to create jobs and provide economic opportunity for people who live in rural communities," said Vilsack. "The Obama Administration knows these investments will benefit all of America because renewable energy provides the opportunity for a cleaner environment and greater energy security for our country."
The Biorefinery Assistance Program (Section 9003 of the 2008 Farm Bill) provides loan guarantees to entrepreneurs eager to take advantage of the growing opportunities in renewable energy provided by advanced biofuels. Today's announcement includes three projects totaling $405 million in guarantee loans.
In rural western Alabama, Coskata, Inc. has received a letter of intent for a $250 million loan guarantee to construct and operate a cellulosic ethanol biorefinery facility. This 55-million gallon-per-year renewable biofuel project will use woody biomass to produce ethanol. In Pontotoc, Miss., Enerkem Corporation has been selected to receive an $80 million loan guarantee to build and operate a biorefinery that will be capable of producing 10 million gallons of advanced biofuel (cellulosic ethanol) per year by refining some 100,000 metric tons of dried and post-sorted municipal solid waste through a thermo-chemical cellulosic process. In Vero Beach, Fla., the INEOS New Planet BioEnergy, LLC. has been selected to receive a $75 million loan guarantee to construct and operate a biorefinery capable of producing 8 million gallons-per-year of cellulosic ethanol and gross electricity production capacity of 6 MW. The feedstock for the process will include primarily vegetative waste (citrus and agricultural wastes), yard wastes, wood waste, and municipal solid waste.
Each company has specified conditions that they must meet in order to complete the loan.
In separate energy releases today, Vilsack announced payments made to eligible producers under the Advanced Biofuels Payment Program (section 9005 of the 2008 Farm Bill) to support and ensure an expanding production of advanced biofuels and $1.6 million in grant funding for 68 feasibility studies under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) (section 9007 of the 2008 Farm Bill).
For example, in Hale County, Texas Select Milk Producers, Inc. was selected to receive a $17,500 feasibility study grant to analyze all aspects of a proposed anaerobic digester project, including evaluating the conversion of biogas to electricity, compressed natural gas for injection into natural gas pipelines, and compressed natural gas for use as a diesel fuel replacement.
In New York, the Cayuga County Public Utility Service Agency has been selected to receive a $40,000 renewable energy feasibility study grant to examine a proposal to connect up to 20 Cayuga County farms to a collector pipeline that will deliver farm-produced biogas to produce renewable heat and power for sale to business customers. Across the country in Fresno County, Calif., J & D Wilson and Sons Dairy has been selected to receive an $8,250 grant for a feasibility study to evaluate the viability of installing a biomethane recovery and a liquefied natural gas liquefaction plant at the grantee's dairy.
These anaerobic digesters also play an important part in an effort's between USDA and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy to implement key strategies to increase the availability of anaerobic digesters on U.S. dairy farms. This effort is part of an historic agreement signed in Copenhagen in December 2009. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) calls for cutting greenhouse emissions by 25 percent by 2020.
As part of USDA's commitment to reduce America's dependence on imported oil by developing alternative, renewable energy sources, USDA will soon issue new rules for the Biorefinery Assistance Program, Section 9003; Repowering Assistance Program, Section 9004; and Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels Payments To Advanced Biofuel Producers, Section 9005. The new rules will provide additional opportunities for development of advanced biofuels projects. Vilsack also noted that on the same date the rule for Section 9005 is published, a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for FY 2010 funds will also be published.
This funding is an example of the many ways that USDA is helping revitalize rural economies to create opportunities for growth and prosperity, support innovative technologies, identify new markets for agricultural producers, and better utilize our nation's natural resources.
USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, administers and manages more than 40 housing, business and community infrastructure and facility programs through a national network of 6,100 employees located in the nation's capital and nearly 500 state and local offices. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. Rural Development has an existing portfolio of nearly $142 billion in loans and loan guarantees.


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Building A Junkyard Dana 60 For A TJPosted in How To: Transmission Drivetrain on September 1, 2012
When it comes to front axles, the Dana 60 is pretty much the gold standard. It enables you to confidently stay in the throttle longer, bounce harder, and lift later than if you have a pair of potential grenades under your rig. Of course, there are several companies willing to build you a complete Dana 60 that bolts under your Jeep, but if you're on a beer budget, those champagne tastes are a little out of reach. Many of us have a hard enough time keeping credit card balances to a minimum without a money-Hoovering Jeep addiction.
For us, we started getting serious about upgrading when we noticed years of swinging 37s off a TJ Dana 30 front axle was gradually bending the housing into a quite visible U-shape (keep in mind we don't make a habit of jumping it). Plus, we were getting tired of swapping parts on the trail and carting around spares of everything, including a spare ring-and-pinion during extended trips. We scored a highly coveted high-pinion Ford Dana 60 for $650 thanks to sharp-eyed friend and Feature Editor Verne Simons. It was complete and hiding in plain sight right on the local junkyard inventory portal car-part.com. We immediately called the junkyard and put down a deposit over the phone. A couple of days later the yard presented us with a pristine Dana 60 that they had even been kind enough to steam clean and paint! We loaded it up and peeled out before someone figured out they had sold us the axle at about 50 percent the going rate, and we didn't have to spin a single wrench to get it.
Follow along as we highlight what it takes to build a junkyard Dana 60 front axle that's ready to bolt into a TJ, XJ, MJ, or even a ZJ. We'll show you what went well, what didn't, and how we solved the problems we encountered. While it took quite a bit of elbow grease, we're giggling like a little schoolgirl knowing that we now have a front axle we can hammer on without barfing parts all over the trail.
To Chop or Not To Chop, and How Much?
We considered just running the axle full width, which would have saved time and money, but in the end decided to shorten it for a variety of reasons. First, full-width axles have advantages and disadvantages on the trail, and for most of the wheeling we do, narrower is a little better. Second, we wanted to get closer to the width of the rear axle than farther away; though we plan on upgrading the rear at some point, it might be a couple of years down the road. Third, though the vehicle is street legal it also spends its fair share of time being trailered to events, so we wanted to make it would fit without making a bunch of trailer modifications.
There are a lot of things to take into account when deciding on a final overall WMS-WMS (Wheel Mounting Surface) width like tire size, wheel offset, frame clearance, axle bracket location, and fender coverage. A factory TJ Dana 30 is about 60 3⁄4 inches wide. Our TJ had an old Warn hub conversion, which pushed the width another ¾-inch on each side. Still, the 37-inch tires rubbed the frame slightly, and we wanted room to run 40s someday. We ultimately decided that 65 inches would be ideal. The factory Ford WMS-WMS is 691⁄4 inches, which meant chopping 41⁄4 inches off of the passenger side of the axletube.
We were going to take a stab at shortening the housing ourselves, but we were pretty nervous about screwing it up and really didn't have all the right tools to get the job done, namely a torch and the skills to use it without gouging up the tube and the inner C. We were about to go ahead and take the plunge anyway when a local wheeler turned us on to Arizona Differential, who quoted us an amazing $200 to shorten one side of our housing. Done deal. Now that we've seen it done, we're confident we or anyone else with a fair amount of fabrication experience could do it, but at only $200, we'd still probably pay to have it done, mostly due to the time and hassle factor.


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People are brow obsessed these days, right? Plucking, threading, brushing, trimming, tweezing…wait, that's the same as plucking. Oh and shaving. Do you do it? Do you have your brows?!
Back in the olden days, when I first realised I had big brows (teenage years of course) I found tweezing way to painful, so I shaved it with a super cheap BIC razor. The result was horrible, red rashes everywhere – urgh. Then later I used Veet hair removing cream and once again my skin completely flared up. It's delicate up there!
These days I have no problem tweezing or waxing them (not too much as my skin is sensitive) and sometimes threading. I was reading a Japanese magazine and I noticed how meticulous the technique was – brush, tweeze, trim, shave!
So I bought this brow trimmer from National (model no. ES2185P-N):
National is part of Panasonic so pretty much the same thing. In Asia, National is everywhere. I am sure that Panasonic will have equivalent trimmers over here. You can use these on other areas like…you know, odd stray hairs on your toes and what not.
This set comes with a cleaning brush and an attachment. I guess this is what makes this good for brows. More on that in a moment.
Here is the trimmer. This takes 1 x AA battery. It's not too loud and it vibrates…I don't know why it has to be electrical to be honest, the normal razors work just as well.
Anyway so I used this above the brow to clean up. I found it really hard to get close to the root and really hard to trim it on curvy areas.
The trimming bit was quite honestly, rubbish.
Here is the attachment. With this you can run it through your brown in the OPPOSITE direction and it will trim of the excess length. Obviously I didn't try this on myself – are you insane – I tried it on Mr C. Mr C has serious brows, he is a brows man, and this trimmed them down but in quite a subtle manner.
Considering the fact he has thick brows, and I don't I imagine the result will be even more subtle on me. Hmmm.
All is not lost. I noticed that with this trimmer, once I have shaved off the area above the brown I want to remove, I can then tweeze it out cleanly.
You know how it can be hard sometimes to see what you are working with above the brow? Sometimes you tweeze a long hair and whoopppps – you just gave yourself a gap. When you trim it first, those unwanted hairs are cut right down so you can tweeze it out and you don't accidentally pull out a vital hair.
So for that reason, it's been helpful but it's no super trimmer, that's for sure.
I bought this from eBay for about £12.
*How do you groom your brows?


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Exports rose 11.6 percent from a year earlier, up from the previous month's 9.9 percent rate, data showed Saturday. Import growth held steady at 2.4 percent.
The improvement is a positive sign for the ruling Communist Party, which is holding a congress to hand power to younger leaders who might benefit from an economic uptick.
Still, the commerce minister warned that Chinese exporters face tough conditions ahead due to weak global demand and rising operating costs.
"The trade situation will be relatively grim in the next few months and there will be many difficulties next year," Chen Deming told a news conference.
Analysts say a modest recovery is under way from China's deepest downturn since the 2008 world financial crisis. But they say it will be gradual and too weak to drive global growth without improvement in the United States and Europe.
Data reported Friday showed Chinese auto sales, factory output and investment also improved in October.
Stronger exports will help manufacturers that were battered by last year's slump in global demand. Thousands closed and survivors slashed payrolls, raising the danger of unrest as Communist leaders tried to enforce calm ahead of the leadership transition.
The import weakness meant China's global trade surplus widened by nearly 90 percent over a year ago to $32 billion – the highest monthly level this year.
Chen, the commerce minister, also warned that "growing trade protectionism" might hurt exporters.
World leaders pledged after the 2008 crisis to avoid steps that might hinder trade and hamper a recovery. But Beijing and trading partners including the United States, Europe and Japan have raised tariffs on goods including autos and solar panels in a series of disputes over market access, subsidies and other issues.
Beijing set a target of 10 percent trade growth this year, but it looks increasingly unlikely the country can reach that after total trade rose only about 6 percent for the first 10 months.
Lackluster Chinese import demand reflects government curbs on lending and investment to cool inflation and overheating.
Those controls helped to crush surging prices but hurt China's large construction industry and depressed its voracious appetite for steel beams, wiring and other materials made of imported iron ore, copper and other commodities. That is bad news for miners and other commodity exporters such as Australia and Brazil that supply China.
China's economic growth fell to a three-and-a-half-year low of 7.4 percent in the quarter ending in September. Analysts say the slowdown probably has reached its bottom and activity should improve in the current quarter.
The government said last month it saw "steady economic growth," suggesting there was no need for further major stimulus following interest rate cuts and higher spending on public works construction and investment by state companies.
Demand in debt-plagued Europe was so weak that the 27-nation European Union was temporarily overtaken by the United States as China's biggest trading partner for October.
Exports to the United States rose 9.5 percent to $31.2 billion. China's trade surplus with the U.S. widened by 8 percent to $21.6 billion.
Exports to Europe fell 5.8 percent to $26.4 billion, with more severe declines for some struggling economies. Italy's purchases of Chinese goods plunged 25.7 percent while exports to France were off 9 percent. China's trade surplus with Europe narrowed by 17 percent to $10.8 billion.


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College Student Wrongly Jailed For HOV Lane Violation!
WSBTV Reports "ATLANTA -- College student Casey Metcalf received a citation for riding alone in an HOV lane. She said she had no idea it was one. When she didn't have all the money to pay the fine, she had no idea she'd end up in jail. "I was in shock. I was in complete shock," said Metcalf. Metcalf was in shock when in less than 45 seconds, Atlanta Municipal Court Judge Elaine Carlisle sentenced her to five days in jail. Her offense? Not having the money to pay an HOV lane violation fine. "I just thought it was awful and completely ridiculous that I was going to jail for this," said Metcalf. The courtroom video showed Judge Carlisle first sentencing Metcalf to a year in jail. After Metcalf pleaded guilty to driving in the HOV lane as a single occupant, the judge said, "The prosecuting attorney is recommending a baseline of $75 and with all of the state required surcharges that actually comes to a fine $119.25. I'm imposing 1 year in jail, which will be suspended upon payment of the fine. Are you prepared to pay the fine in full immediately?" Metcalf said no. The judge then asked her if she was employed and Metcalf responds in court, "I'm a graduating senior in college." That's when Judge Carlisle says, "OK. Then unfortunately I can't place you in the probation program. I'm going to impose five days in jail. Someone will have to pay that for you before you can be released. You need to step over here." Metcalf spent about six hours in jail until her sister paid the fine. What Metcalf didn't know is the judge had no right to put her in jail. "That was an illegal sentence," said attorney Mazi Mazloom. Mazloom said the law is clear. A $75 fine is the maximum punishment for a first offense HOV violation. "Not five days. Not five minutes. Not five seconds in jail," said Mazloom. Atlanta's solicitor general agrees Metcalf shouldn't have been locked up. "I can't explain it. The statute clearly says for a first offence, $75," said Atlanta Solicitor General Raines Carter. Channel 2's Tom Jones reached Judge Carlisle by phone. She didn't want to talk on camera and told him our camera wasn't allowed in her courtroom. She did admit she never should have sentenced Metcalf to jail time when she couldn't pay her fine. Carlisle told Jones she misinterpreted the law and didn't realize the violation is a fine-only offense. "I don't want an HOV lane arrest on my record," said Metcalf. The college senior said she wonders how a judge could make such a mistake. "I think it's appalling," said Metcalf. "I have no idea how many other people this has happened to." A motion has been filed to set aside Metcalf's conviction and get it off her record. No court date has been set yet."
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Yuko Murata, at Gallery Side 2.
she is making 'stones' too. there is one on the floor.
a drawing/painting... not really 'in' the show... the moon reflected on the water - or snow? - is glittery.
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming legislators will consider further changes to state pension programs ahead of next year's legislative session.
The Wyoming Tribune-Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/Jq5GKj) that the Legislature passed multiple laws this year that blocked cost-of-living adjustments for most retirees and modified benefits for new employees.
The changes came as officials warned that the state retirement system soon could be underfunded without such steps.
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In time they would provide the ruggedly handsome Irish Catholic Long Island native — he looks like a cross between Alec Baldwin and Vince Vaughn — inspiration and a livelihood.
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Aided by a vantage point made possible by the balcony of our European office, we discover that the VW Scirocco is a rather desirable coupe.
Yes, it's just a Golf with added styling flair, but it's cool—well, as cool as a new car can get. It would probably stick out in America for a number of reasons, but here in Europe, it's a pretty common car. You don't usually turn your head around for it.
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A few days past, Wild Bill came back to town. We've talked of Wild Bill before though that's been many years back. His boat is the Creek Runner out of Inglis where Bill and Katie live. Bill's had the boat about twenty years. The Creek Runner was a shrimper that Bill converted to a sponger. And later, he reconverted it to a shrimper that could be used for sponging, or maybe the other way around. No matter. It's now used only as a sponge boat.
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Smithville has chosen to not be a KCFDC course though.....so why would a KCFDC event be at a non-KCFDC course?
Shooting for Sept. 8-9 (no local events that weekend and no big PDGA event nearby either.)
Run it the way you want it Tracy.If you are going to put in the work to make this awesome thing happen then you, and you alone, should be choosing whether this is a charity event or for a payday. The only extent to which you should be swayed out of making this for charity is if you deem the potential loss of interest sufficient enough that you wouldn't want to run said event.It is a really cool idea and I would hope to represent the West when it happens.
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Todd Helton won't be sending his new horse to the glue factory anytime soon -- cause the Colorado Rockies first baseman already has a sweet ranch waiting for his new retirement gift.
Todd's wife Christy tells TMZ ... they had no idea the Rockies would be gifting him a horse during his send off -- but it's not a problem ... cause they just happen to have a 4,000 acre ranch (perks of earning more than $160 million).
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All this malt selling made me think you.
How's it going? whats the web address? Have you had many customers? Can we help?
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procenv runs itself as part of its build (at the end of course :-). What this means is that you can now see what that build environment is like by looking at the build logs:
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Free at Last: A Documentary History of Slavery, Freedom, and the Civil War
Ira Berlin, Barbara Jeanne Fields, Steven F. Miller, Joseph P. Reidy, Leslie S. Rowland
New Press, 1992 - History - 571 pages
"Free at Last" brings together some of the most remarkable letters ever written by Americans. Made affordable and widely available for the first time, these letters, along with personal testimony, official transcripts, and other records, are drawn from the award-winning landmark reference volumes originally published by Cambridge University Press under the title "Freedom: A Documentary History of Emancipation."
With great immediacy, the letters depict the drama of emancipation in the midst of the nation's bloodiest conflict, and convey the struggle of black men and women to overthrow the slave system, to aid the Union cause as laborers and soldiers, and to give meaning to their newly won freedom in a war-torn nation. The documents also show the active role of slaves and former slaves in transforming a war for the Union into a war against slavery, demonstrating, according to the "Journal of American History," "that the destruction of slavery was accomplished through black self-determination." Perhaps most importantly, the documents vividly demonstrate how emancipation transformed the lives of all Americans, black and white.
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Concentration in Mathematics
A concentration in Mathematics, combined with another major/concentration, provides considerable flexibility in career selection. An exciting possibility is to combine the Mathematics concentration with a Physics concentration to gain excellent preparation for engineering. Other options involve a mathematics concentration to enhance programs in accounting, business, chemistry and computer science.
The Evangel University Department of Natural and Applied Sciences is dedicated to the spiritual, academic and social growth of every student. The department's purpose is to provide an excellent education that is thoroughly integrated with the University's emphasis on the development of strong Christian character. Students of mathematics learn to exhibit analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. A Mathematics concentration consists of 24 credits in mathematics and must include statistics and two semesters of calculus. Other than those requirements, a student has considerable flexibility in course selection, allowing for the customizing of math content to match other field selections. High school preparation should include two years of algebra, one year of geometry and one year of precalculus or college algebra/trig. Students not having this high school background can expect to take college algebra/trig during their freshman year at Evangel.
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