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Title 30 TAC 116.310 - 314, April 7, 1998
Subchapter D Permit Renewals§ 116.310 Notification of Permit Holder
§ 116.311 Permit Renewal Application
§ 116.312 Public Notification and Comment Procedures
§ 116.313 Renewal Application Fees
§ 116.314 Review Schedule
116.310 Notification of Permit Holder
The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) shall provide written notice to the holder of a permit that the permit is scheduled for review. Such notice must be provided by certified or registered United States mail no less than 180 days prior to the expiration of the permit. The notice shall specify the procedure for filing an application for review and the information to be included in the application. The application shall be completed by the holder of the permit and returned to the TNRCC no later than 90 days before expiration of the permit. Pursuant to Texas Civil Statutes, Article 9027, the TNRCC shall exempt a holder of a permit from any increased fee or other penalty for failure to renew the permit if the individual establishes, to the satisfaction of the TNRCC, that the failure to renew in a timely manner occurred because the individual was on active duty in the United States Armed Forces serving outside the State of Texas.
116.311 Permit Renewal Application
(a) In order to be granted a permit renewal, the owner or operator of the facility shall submit information in support of the application which demonstrates that:
(1) the facility is being operated in accordance with all requirements and conditions of the existing permit, including representations in the application for permit to construct and subsequent amendments, and any previously granted renewal, unless otherwise authorized for a qualified facility;
(2) the facility meets at least the requirements of any applicable New Source Performance Standards promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the authority of the Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA), § 111, as amended; and
(3) the facility meets at least the requirements of any applicable emission standard for hazardous air pollutants promulgated by EPA under the authority of the FCAA, § 112, as amended.
(b) In addition to the requirements in subsection (a) of this section, if the TNRCC determines it necessary to avoid a condition of air pollution or to ensure compliance with otherwise applicable federal or state air quality control requirements, then:
(1) the applicant may be required to submit additional information regarding the emissions from the facility and their impacts on the surrounding area; and
(2) the TNRCC shall impose as a condition for renewal only those requirements the executive director determines to be economically reasonable and technically practicable considering the age of the facility and the impact of its emissions on the surrounding area.
(c) The TNRCC shall review the compliance history of the facility in consideration of granting a permit renewal. The compliance history review shall be conducted in accordance with § § 116.120-116.126 of this title (relating to Compliance History). In order for the permit to be renewed, the application shall include information demonstrating that the facility is or has been in substantial compliance with the provisions of the TCAA and the terms of the existing permit. If the facility has a history which demonstrates failure to maintain substantial compliance with the provisions of the TCAA or the terms of the existing permit, the renewal shall not be granted. If it is found that violations in the compliance history constitute a recurring pattern of egregious conduct which demonstrates a consistent disregard for the regulatory process, including failure to make a timely and substantial attempt to correct the violations, the renewal shall be denied. If a contested case hearing has not been called, then the staff must notify the applicant of the intent to recommend denial and state the basis of the findings. The applicant will be given an opportunity to respond to the notice. If the findings reflect a pattern of disregard for applicable regulations which do not warrant denial, additional conditions may be placed in the permit.
(d) A permit holder that fails to submit an application for review and renewal within 90 days prior to expiration of the permit, pursuant to § 116.310 of this title (relating to Notification of Permit Holder), will cause the subject permit to expire, unless the time period for the submission of the application is extended by the executive director. Permit are subject to the following renewal schedule:
(1) any permit issued before December 1, 1991, is subject for review 15 years after the date of issuance; or
(2) any permit issued on or after December 1, 1991, is subject for review every ten years after the date of issuance;
(3) for cause, a permit issued on or after December 1, 1991, for a facility at a nonfederal source may contain a provision requiring the permit to be renewed at a period of between five and ten years.
116.312 Public Notification and Comment Procedures
(a) The executive director shall mail a written notification to the permit holder within 30 days of receipt of a completed application for permit review and renewal, as determined by the executive director. The notification will acknowledge receipt of the application and require the applicant to provide public notice of the application for permit renewal according to § 116.132 of this title (relating to Public Notice Format) and § 116.133 of this title (relating to Sign Posting Requirements). All requirements pertaining to signs and public notification in § 116.132 and § 116.133 of this title and t.134 of this title (relating to Notification of Affected Agencies) and to public comments in § 116.136 of this title (relating to Public Comment Procedures), which apply to proposed construction, proposed facilities, and permit applications shall apply likewise to proposed renewals, existing facilities, and renewal applications. The sign heading required under § 116.133(a)(2) of this title shall read "PROPOSED RENEWAL OF AIR QUALITY PERMIT." When newspaper notices are published in accordance with § 116.132 of this title, the applicant for permit renewal shall furnish a copy of such notices and dates of publication to the TNRCC in Austin and all local air pollution control agencies with jurisdiction in the county in which the facility is located. Along with such notices furnished to the TNRCC, the applicant shall certify that the signs required by § 116.133 of this title have been posted in accordance with the provisions of that paragraph.
116.313 Renewal Application Fees
(a) The holder of a permit to be reviewed for renewal by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) shall remit a fee with each renewal application, pursuant to the Texas Clean Air Act, § 382.062(a)(1)(B), based on the total annual allowable emissions from the permitted facility for which the renewal is being sought, as applied to the following table:
|X = Total Allowable (Tons/Year)
|Base Fee
|Incremental Fee
Maximum fee: $10,000
* To calculate the fee, multiply the number of tons in excess of the lower limit of the appropriate category by the incremental fee, then add this amount to the base fee. For example, if total emissions of all air contaminants are 50 tons per year, the total fee would be $1,615 (base fee of $965, plus incremental fee of $25 x 26 tons or $650).
(b) This fee shall be due and payable at the time application for review and renewal is filed with the TNRCC in response to written notice from the TNRCC consistent with § 116.310 of this title (relating to Notification of Permit Holder). No fee will be accepted before the permit holder has been notified by the TNRCC that the permit is scheduled for review. The basis for fees is the schedule in effect at the time the application is filed. All permit review fees shall be remitted by check or money order payable to the TNRCC and mailed to the TNRCC, P.O. Box 13088, MC 214, Austin, Texas 78711-3088. Required fees must be received before the agency will consider an application to be complete.
(a) Renewal of permit. Subsequent to review, the executive director shall renew a permit if it is determined the facility meets the requirements of § 116.311 of this title (relating to Permit Renewal Applications) and § 116.312 of this title (relating to Public Notification and Comment Procedures). The executive director shall notify the permit holder in writing of the decision regarding renewal. If the permit can not be renewed, the executive director shall forward, with the notice, a report which describes the basis for the determination. If denial is based on failure to meet the requirements of § 116.311(a) or (b) of this title, the executive director's report shall establish a schedule for compliance with the renewal requirements. The report shall be forwarded to the permit holder no later than 180 days after the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) receives a completed application. The permit shall be renewed if the requirements are met according to the schedule specified in the report and the executive director shall notify the permit holder in writing of the permit renewal. However, if denial is based on failure to maintain substantial compliance with the provisions of the Texas Clean Air Act or the terms of the existing permit pursuant to § 116.311(c) of this title, the renewal denial shall be final, and the executive director shall notify the permit holder in writing of the denial.
(b) Contested case hearing. In the event that the permit holder fails to satisfy the TNRCC requirements for corrective action by the deadline specified in the TNRCC report, the applicant shall be required to show cause in a contested case proceeding why the permit should not expire. The proceeding will be conducted pursuant to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001.
(c) Effective date of existing permit. An existing permit shall remain effective until it is renewed or until the deadline specified in the executive director's report to the permit holder, or until a date specified in any commission order entered following a contested case hearing held pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. An existing permit shall remain in effect during the course of a contested case hearing if the hearing proceeds beyond the permit expiration as identified in § 116.311(d) of this title.
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The storied rivalry continues as the Miami Dolphins come to Western New York to play The Buffalo Bills in a primetime matchup Thursday, Nov. 15. WBBZ-TV will broadcast the NFL Network game. Live pregame coverage starts at 6 p.m., followed by the game at 8 p.m., and live postgame coverage to follow.
WBBZ-TV Vice President and General Manager Bob Koshinski will host the pre- and postgame shows with veteran sportscaster Paul Peck reporting from the Ralph Wilson Fieldhouse. The pregame show will feature interviews with Bills CEO Russ Brandon, General Manager Buddy Nix and coach Chan Gailey. Koshinski will also talk with running back and host of WBBZ-TV's "The Fred Jackson Show," Fred Jackson, and other players.
Buffalo Bills alumni have been invited to appear, along with former heavyweight boxing star Joe Mesi and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown. STAR 102.5-FM morning personality Rob Lucas will be at the Eastern Hills Mall concourse outside the WBBZ-TV studio where a "Pregame Tailgate Party" will be held as part of the 6 p.m. telecast. The Party Squad band will perform in the mall concourse. Additional special guests from WBBZ television shows include Carl Paladino and Steve Pigeon from "Political Buzz," Tom Torbjornsen from "America's Car Show," and the cast of "Off Beat Cinema." Just Pizza and Dave & Busters will cater the event. The public is encouraged to make reservations by logging onto www.wbbz.tv to join the party or be a part of the studio audience.
After the 8 p.m. NFL Network telecast, Koshinski and Peck will host the postgame show, which will include live coverage of the postgame news conferences with Gailey and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.
WBBZ-TV can be seen throughout Western New York. For more information, visit www.wbbz.tv. "Like" the WBBZ Facebook Fan page, and follow the conversation @WBBZ on Twitter.


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The reason for the question is that I want to run Barca along side my existing client for a while to evaluate it. Can I do this? or will I end up with some mail not being downloaded by one of the clients or any getting downloaded more than once by either client?
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From LinuxMIPS
MIPS announced the Aptiv product line on May 10, 2012. The Aptiv family is sometimes also refered to under its codename Impresa. The Aptiv series are MIPS32 Rev 3 is derived of the 74K and consists of three (+1) family members:
- microAptiv This core is marketed as a highend synthesizable microcontroller. It features mipsMIPS code compression, the DSP ASE Rev 2. A standard MIPS TLB and a simpler segmented MMU are synthesizable options of the core. Linux requires the TLB to work! There is no FPU option for the microAptiv.
- interAptiv I/O coherence manager (you want it), Global Interrupt Controller (GIC), FPU
- proAptiv I/O coherence manager (you want it), Global Interrupt Controller (GIC), FPU, MIPS16e, multi-core
- radioAptiv featuring a nanoEGG™ for powersupply. First samples can be found walking around in the seas around Japan.
Linux support
No patches for Aptiv support have been submitted yet. Since the core largely is an advanced implementation of already existing technologies Aptiv support is expected to be a relatively simple task.
The list of Aptiv family members may be inaccurate.
See also
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New Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip tried to shoulder the blame after his debut as leader ended in a 16-12 defeat to South Africa at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland were 12-3 up, thanks to four Jonathon Sexton penalties, when Heaslip was sin-binned for collapsing a driving maul in the 43rd minute of Saturday's game.
The Springboks scored 10 points while Heaslip was off the pitch and never relinquished their control of the game on his return.
Ireland never scored again as a Ruan Pienaar try and eight points from Pat Lambie secured the victory.
Heaslip said: "We started well in the first half and built up a good lead. We came out in the second half and as captain I should lead by example, but being yellow-carded wasn't a good example.
"I put my hand up straight away when we came in afterwards. I'm a better servant on the field than off it."
Heaslip admitted the second-half South African dominance was a chastening experience.
He added: "We were a little bit frustrated we weren't further ahead at half-time. They were quite clever about how they played the game when they had the ball. I don't know how many opportunities we had.
"But we were still very confident and focused on what we had to do. We knew they'd have a purple patch, but felt we could keep our momentum."
Ireland have now lost five test games in a row, including that 60-0 defeat in New Zealand last June.
Coach Declan Kidney admitted: "The last game in the summer was unacceptable. This is a step forward in terms of bringing guys through, but we're here to win matches.
"That's what we get judged on and that's what we have to do. You don't pull on the jersey to come second.
"They got better field position and then started their mauling game.
"They smothered the ball for long periods of time and then we didn't get fast ball when we were in the positions we wanted to be in.
"We lost the game, but four new guys won caps and they'll gain from this experience.
"This is a tough learning curve and we need to get something out of the match against Argentina here in a fortnight's time."
"We have good players here now so we just need to learn from it, there's a little bit of experience that we need as well too.
"There's a lot of inexperience there and I think a lot of them stood up and it's about being able to do that week in, week out. We'll have to see how guys prepare after this match and then pick the best team for next week.


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2006 Cobb Tuning Subaru Tribeca - Performance Road Test
STI Boost In SUV Package
Subaru went big with its new B9 Tribeca, which serves up more height, cargo area, and passenger capacity than anything before it from the automaker. It matches the increased size with trademark Subee features to generate a well-executed SUV.
The Tribeca delivers an enjoyable, energetic ride through the hills, but if you want a dash of STI performance, consider the latest upgrades from Cobb Tuning. Based in Utah, Cobb has cut its teeth developing power upgrades for the WRX and STI, so it's a logical extension for Cobb to offer wares for other Subaru products--including those on the Tribeca seen here.
While the stock DOHC 3.0-liter flat-six engine produces decent power (250 horses), Cobb adds a Rotrex supercharger, an air-to-air intercooler, and a high-flow intake that force feeds more atmosphere. An AccessPORT ECU programmer generates revised air, fuel, and spark timing calibration when boost is present. The supercharger setup ($4599) was developed to work in concert with the factory serpentine-belt drive system to simplify the installation. Cobb's cat-back stainless-steel high-flow exhaust improves performance and lends a meaner exhaust note. Cobb says its power package delivers 320 horsepower--an increase of 70. The seat-of-the-pants feel of the upgrades doesn't seem overly strong on the street, but our test performance numbers recorded a 7.7-second charge to 60 mph (1.6 ticks quicker than stock).
For confident cornering, Cobb's Sports Tuned Suspension package uses stiffer springs with a 2.3-inch-lower ride height, performance struts, and larger-diameter anti-roll bars. A set of Advan Connoisseur 51C 20x9.0-inch alloy wheels matched with Yokohama Advan ST 275/40R20 tires rounds out the package. In town, the suspension is stiffer; at the track, the setup delivers increased predictability and higher limits. While the big 20-inch wheels and tires ($3000) likely hurt overall handling, as such sizeable mass has been known to decrease performance, the Cobb Tribeca still ran more than a full second quicker than stock in our figure-eight test. A Tribeca delivers decent 60-to-0-mph braking, but Cobb's front-brake kit ($1850), with four-piston aluminum calipers, 13.1-inch-diameter two-piece slotted rotors, and brake pads, shrinks stopping distances by eight feet.
What we most like, though, is the lack of shiny geegaws. The wheels and exhaust tips are a tasteful dark bronze; even the factory chrome headlights are muted. The Tribeca's flashy chrome grille is replaced by Cobb's black mesh grille and roofrails are deleted for smoother body lines. With just the right mix of power, muscular stance, and subtle styling, the Cobb Tribeca exudes character without looking like one.
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VLC Media Player is the most popular and robust multi-format, free media player available. The VLC Media Player was publically released in 2001 by non-profit organization VideoLAN Project. VLC Media Player quickly became very popular thanks to its versatile multi-format playback capabilities. It was aided by compatibility and codec issues which rendered competitor media players like QuickTime, Windows and Real Media Player useless to many popular video and music file formats. The easy, basic UI and huge array of customization options have enforced VLC Media Player's position at the top of the free media players.
VLC Media Player plays almost any video or music file format you can find. At its launch this was a revolution compared to the default media players most people were using that often crashed or displayed "codecs missing" error messages when trying to play media files. VLC Media Player can play MPEG, AVI, RMBV, FLV, QuickTime, WMV, MP4 and a shed load of other video and audio media file formats. Not only can VLC Media Player handle loads of different formats, VLC Media Player can also playback partial or incomplete audio and video media files so you can preview downloads before they finish.
Easy to Use
VLC Media Player's UI is definitely a case of function over beauty. The basic look does, however, make the media player extremely easy to use. Simply drag and drop files to play or open them using files and folders then use the classic media navigation buttons to play, pause, stop, skip, edit playback speed, change the volume, brightness, etc. A huge variety of skins and customization options mean the standard appearance shouldn't be enough to prevent you from choosing VLC as your default media player.
Advanced Options
Don't let VLC Media Player's simple interface fool you, within the playback, audio, video, tools, and view tabs are a huge variety of player options. You can play with synchronization settings including a graphic equalizer with multiple pre-sets, overlays, special effects, AtmoLight video effects, audio spatializer, and customizable range compression settings. You can even add subtitles to videos by adding the SRT file to the video's folder.
VLC Media Player is quite simply the most versatile, stable and high-quality free media player available. It has rightly dominated the free media player market for over 10 years now and looks like it may for another 10 years thanks to the constant development and improvement by VideoLAN Org.
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* Frame-by-Frame playback
* Finer speed control
* On-the-fly recording for all medias
* Timeshift for most medias
* RTSP trickplay support
* Subtitles core improvements and fixes
* New AES3 (SMPTE 302M) decoder
* New Dolby Digital Plus - E-AC-3 (A/52b) decoder
* New True HD/MLP decoder and parser
* New Blu-Ray Linear PCM decoder
* New QCELP (Qualcomm PureVoice) decoder
* Improved Real Video 3.0 & 4.0 decoder
* New WMA v1/2 fixed point integer decoder
* Close Caption under SCTE-20 standard are now correctly decoded
* Improvement of WavPack decoder to support all integer modes and float mode
* Corrections on 5.1 and 7.1 channel decoding and ordering
* Support for Dirac, MLP and RealVideo in Matroska files
* Major improvements in RealMedia files opening (.rm and .rmvb)
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* Metadata for mod files are supported
* GSM codecs in Wav files are supported
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* New dirac demuxer for raw dirac streams
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* Shine mp3 fixed-point encoder
* RTSP authentication with Darwin Streaming Server
* On-the-fly gzip and bzip2 file decompression (except on Windows)
* Playback for video in uncompressed multi-RAR archives
* DVB-S and ATSC cards support on Windows
* New OSS and Alsa accesses. The v4l2 and v4l modules no longer support
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* DVB scanning on linux
* EXPERIMENTAL Blu-Ray Disc and AVCHD Folders support
* On-the-fly zip file decompression and browsing (MRL of the form zip://file.zip!/file.avi to specify the file - the development form of zip://file.zip|file.avi is not supported anymore)
* Opening of any file descriptor using 'fd://'
* MTP device access on Unix
* CD-Text support on the cdda module (CD-Audio)
* :start-time and :stop-time can handle sub-second values
* Mouse cursor support in x11 and win32 screen modules
* Screen module now features partial screen capture and mouse following on
* Export the playlist in HTML
* Lua script for BBC radio playback
* Better metadata handling and reading
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* Various fixes for skins2 interface
* Recently played items list
* Interface toolbar customizations
* Various Improvements on the Qt interface:
- More menus actions
- Finer speed slider
- Improvements on many dialogs
- New dialog for plugins listing
- Fixed-size mode for videos
- Better teletext, trickplay and encrypted streams control
* Better integration in GTK environments
Mac OS X Interface:
* Controllable by the Media Keys on modern Apple keyboards (brushed Aluminium)
* Reveal-in-Finder functionality for locally stored items.
* Easy addition of Subtitles through the Video menu
* Additional usability improvements
Stream output:
* Restored the old mpeg2 transrating module.
* Multiple bridge-in instances are now possible.
* bridge-in can be used to configure a placeholder stream.
* Remote Audio Output Protocol (AirTunes) module.
* Fixed mosaic memleak. Mosaics are now usable again.
Maemo Port:
* New Maemo port with:
- an interface based on Hildon framework.
- scaler based on the swscale_nokia770 library.
Windows CE Port:
EXPERIMENTAL work for the winCE port has been done.
Mac OS X Port:
* Speed improvements by using llvm-gcc
* New Document icons by Dominic Spitaler
* Support for latest iSight models
Audio output:
* Removed obsolete Esound and aRts plugins
* Surround support for PulseAudio
Video output:
* Effects (cube, torus, etc.) removed from OpenGL video output
* Video is able to stay in original size and to zoom in fullscreen
(hotkey 'o') while keeping black borders
* Image video output has been rewritten into a video-filter named 'scene'.
The old image video output has been removed.
* Support for scaling and converting video chromas with FFMPEG imgresample was
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic, autoimmune disease, is the most crippling form of arthritis and affects approximately 1.3 to 1.5 million adults in the United States according to the Arthritis Foundation. This chronic disease is characterized by painful and stiff joints on both sides of the body that may become enlarged and deformed. Rheumatoid arthritis affects more women than men (70 percent of persons with rheumatoid arthritis are women). Onset of the disease is usually middle-age, but it does occur in individuals as early as age 20. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis may also have osteoporosis, a progressive deterioration of bone density.
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a form of arthritis in children ages 15 or younger that causes inflammation and stiffness of joints for more than six weeks. Unlike adult rheumatoid arthritis, which is chronic and lasts a lifetime, children often outgrow juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. However, the disease can affect bone development in the growing child.
What causes rheumatoid arthritis?
The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not known. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder, which means the body's immune system attacks its own healthy cells and tissues. The response of the body causes inflammation in and around the joints, which then may lead to a destruction of the skeletal system. Rheumatoid arthritis also may have devastating effects on other organs, such as the heart and lungs. Researchers believe certain factors, including heredity, may contribute to the onset of the disease.
What are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
The joints most commonly affected by rheumatoid arthritis are in the hands, wrists, feet, ankles, knees, shoulders, and elbows. The disease typically causes inflammation symmetrically in the body, meaning the same joints are affected on both sides of the body. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may begin suddenly or gradually. The following are the most common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. However each individual may experience symptoms differently.
Symptoms may include:
• inflamed, painful joints
• stiff joints
• enlarged and/or deformed joints (such as fingers bent toward the little finger and/or swollen wrists)
• frozen joints (joints that freeze in one position)
• cysts behind the knees that may rupture, causing lower leg swelling and pain
• hard nodules (bumps) under the skin near affected joints
• low-grade fever
• inflamed blood vessels (vasculitis) may occur occasionally, leading to nerve damage and leg sores
• inflamed membranes around the lungs (pleurisy), the sac around the heart (pericarditis), or inflammation and scarring of the lungs themselves, that may lead to chest pain, difficulty breathing, and abnormal heart function
• swollen lymph nodes
• Sjögren's syndrome (dry eyes and mouth)
• eye inflammation
If a person has four or more of the following symptoms, he/she may be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis:
• morning stiffness that lasts longer than one hour for at least six weeks
• three or more joints that are inflamed for at least six weeks
• presence of arthritis in the hand, wrist, or finger joints for at least six weeks
• blood tests that reveal rheumatoid factor
• x-rays that show characteristic changes in the joints
The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may resemble other medical conditions or problems, including acute rheumatic fever, lyme disease, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, gonococcal arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, and ankylosing spondylitis. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed?
Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis may be difficult in the early stages, because symptoms may be very subtle and go undetected on x-rays or blood tests. In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for rheumatoid arthritis may include the following:
• x-ray - a diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film.
• joint aspiration - involves a removal of fluid from the swollen bursa to exclude infection or gout as possible causes.
• biopsy (of nodules tissue) - a procedure in which tissue samples are removed (with a needle or during surgery) from the body for examination under a microscope; to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.
• blood tests (to detect certain antibodies, called rheumatoid factor, and other indicators for rheumatoid arthritis)
What are the treatments for rheumatoid arthritis?
Specific treatment for rheumatoid arthritis will be determined by your physician based on:
• your age, overall health, and medical history
• extent of the condition
• your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, and therapies
• expectation for the course of the condition
• your opinion or preference
The earlier a diagnosis is made and treatment is started, the more joint damage and impairment can be prevented. Treatment can range from simple therapies, such as diet and rest, to more aggressive therapies, including medications.
Treatment may include:
• resting affected joints regularly
• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen
• disease-modifying medication, such as slow-acting medications (to slow bone deformation)
• corticosteroids (to reduce inflammation)
• immunosuppressive medications, such as methotrexate (to suppress inflammation)
• exercise (to keep the joints as flexible as possible)
• physical therapy (to keep the joints from "freezing" and becoming immobile)
• heat or cold application to the joints
• surgery (to repair, replace, or fuse together an affected joint)
• special devices (to provide support for the affected joint)


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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Larger compact SUV with room for seven.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a practical-size vehicle for prowling the suburban savanna. It's the larger of Hyundai's two compact SUV's, large enough for three-row seating, which the smaller Tucson is not.
Technically, both vehicles are crossovers, meaning they are built like cars, using unibody construction, instead of the body-on-frame technique of a traditional truck. That could prove to be a disadvantage in, say, the Paris-to-Dakar rally; or while outmaneuvering an unwanted military incursion. But in most ways it's better for everyday driving. Compared to a truck-based SUV, a car-based crossover is generally lighter, smoother riding, and more responsive. Crossovers also tend to use less gas than truck-based SUVs. Still, with the right options, the Santa Fe can tow up to 3500 pounds.
The 2008 Santa Fe looks fresh, shapely and attractive. Completely redesigned for 2007, it shed the quirky lumpiness of the pre-2007 models. It's a little bigger than previously, and comes in five- and seven-passenger versions. Yet it retains Hyundai's value quotient. Underway, the Santa Fe handles well on winding, paved roads.
For 2008, a 605-watt Infinity Logic 7 audio system is now standard on the top-rung Santa Fe Limited. So is a power sunroof. And a new navigation system is optional.
More important, the Santa Fe delivers on safety, with six airbags and standard anti-lock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, stability control, and traction control. It has earned the Federal government's top five-star crash test rating for front and side impacts, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) Top Safety Pick, an award given to only 21 new vehicles. The Santa Fe is assembled in Montgomery, Alabama, at a plant that has been certified to the International Automotive Task Force's (IATF) most rigid quality management standard. More than half of the Hyundais sold in the U.S. are now manufactured here.
Hyundai is on a roll. Its vehicles are proving to have the reliability and quality people expect from Japanese cars. The Santa Fe could be a true alternative to the Toyota Highlander and other higher-priced crossovers.
The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe comes in three trim levels: GLS, SE, and Limited. All-wheel drive is offered as an option ($1,700) on all three. All come with seating for five. SE and Limited offer seating for seven as part of various option packages.
The GLS ($21,150) is powered by a 185-hp 2.7-liter V6 engine. it comes standard with a five-speed manual gearbox. A four-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic manual control is optional ($1,300). The GLS is well equipped with air conditioning, cloth upholstery, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 112-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers, XM Satellite Radio, rocker panel moldings, power side mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, 16-inch alloy wheels, and a roof rack with rails. The Popular Equipment Package ($595) adds premium cloth seats, steering wheel audio controls, automatic headlights, heated mirrors, driver seat lumbar support, and trip computer. The Premium Equipment Package ($2,100) includes all of the above, plus a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, heated front seats, and a leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
The SE ($24,150) has a more powerful, 242-hp 3.3-liter V6; five-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic; and 18-inch alloy wheels. In addition to the equipment found on the GLS, the SE adds premium-level cloth upholstery, electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, front fog lights, leather wrapped steering wheel (with audio controls) and shift knob, windshield wiper deicer, automatic headlights, heated mirrors, driver seat lumbar support. trip computer, and a chrome molding around the grille. The Premium Package for SE ($1,850) adds a power driver seat with power lumbar support, a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, heated front seats and HomeLink. The Touring Package ($1,500) upgrades to seven-passenger seating, with a fold-flat third-row seat and third-row auxiliary climate control, plus trailering equipment that includes a transmission cooler, heavy-duty radiator, and trailer pre-wiring. Thus equipped, the Santa Fe can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
The Limited ($28,100) comes with leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, power driver seat with power lumbar support, dual-zone automatic climate control with outside temperature display, and HomeLink. A chrome grille and exterior door handles, as well as a body-color hatch spoiler, distinguish the Limited. For 2008, a power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof is now standard as well, along with a 605-watt Infinity Logic 7 audio system with CD changer and 10 speakers. The Limited Touring Package ($3,150) adds seven-passenger seating, third-row auxiliary climate control, a rear seat entertainment system with an eight inch LCD monitor and 115-volt power outlet, and the trailering equipment described above. The Touring Package with Navigation ($3,350) adds an LG navigation system to the Limited Touring Package. The navigation system ($1,750) and rear-seat entertainment system ($1,750) are also available as stand-alone options.
All Santa Fe models come with Hyundai's bumper-to-bumper warranty of five years/60,000 miles, plus a powertrain warranty of 10 years/100,000 miles.
Safety features that come standard on all models include dual front airbags, front seat side-impact airbags (for torso protection), side curtain airbags (for head protection) and active front head restraints. Active safety features include antilock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution, electronic stability control, traction control, and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
Compared to the previous-generation model (2006 and earlier), which was polarizing with its undulating lines, the new Hyundai Santa Fe blends in with other SUV/crossovers in its segment.
With its relatively long wheelbase and short overhangs, Hyundai says the Santa Fe now evokes the assertive grace of a speed skater. Certainly it has more the profile of a sporty station wagon than that of a traditional body-on-frame SUV. Some would say it looks like a smaller version of the Volkswagen Touareg, which is not a bad comparison.
The most noticeable attribute of the Santa Fe's front end is the complete absence of a bumper. Instead the front valence curves around from beneath the body to encompass the large grille and wrap around headlights. The hood slopes up toward the raked windshield, and the wedge shape continues along the lower edges of the side windows that sweep up dramatically toward the tailgate.
Even the rear has distinctively curved lines, with high taillight clusters that are partially mounted on the main body and the tailgate. The easy to see and easy to grab tailgate handle is definitely a Santa Fe design cue.
Although the current Santa Fe is slightly larger than the previous model, it looks smaller because its styling is more refined and less truck-like.
Pleasing is the best way to describe the interior of the Hyundai Santa Fe because it's trimmed in modern plastics with a soft-touch feel. All models feature blue accent lighting at night to illuminate the instruments, switches and the edges of the front cupholders. Even the base GLS has nice luxury touches that include realistic-looking (but faux) wood-trim accents across the width of the dashboard, surrounding the shifter, and along the door panels.
The gauges are mounted in a large instrument pod in front of the steering wheel. The radio and climate controls are well located in a center stack that is mounted high in the dashboard for easy reach and observation while driving.
New for 2008, the navigation system was developed exclusively for Hyundai by LG, a leading worldwide electronics manufacturer. The system provides coverage for the continental United States and includes touch-screen functionality, point-of-interest features, and audio-visual prompts.
According to Hyundai's measurements, headroom and legroom in the Santa Fe is greater in all rows than in competing models, thanks to a uniquely designed unibody that is not based off an existing car platform. That allowed the engineers to maximize interior space without compromise.
With the optional third row of seats folded down, there is a generous 34.2 cubic feet of storage space on an almost flat floor. Fold down the middle row of seats and there is 78.2 cubic feet of storage space. Although the Santa Fe is one of smallest midsize SUVs in exterior dimensions it is far from being the smallest inside, a tribute to its space-efficient design.
The air vents for the center row of seats are mounted in the B-pillar, which is much more effective than being mounted down low behind the center console, as in many vehicles.
Third-row seating in the Santa Fe is similar to that in other SUVs, so it's of limited use for anything other than carrying kids short distances. Setting up the third row for seating in the Santa Fe leaves a mere 10 cubic feet of cargo space, which is no more than you'll find in a cramped two-door coupe. If you really need to carry seven passengers and/or cargo, a minivan is better. Additionally, one loses the very practical hidden storage space under the rear floor when the vehicle is fitted with the optional third row of seats. In short, the Santa Fe can carry seven passengers but works better for five.
Driving Impression
Nobody can really expect an SUV, even one built using a stiff unibody, to handle as well as a sedan. However, the Hyundai Santa Fe comes mighty close. Indeed, as long as you don't fling it around corners as if you're in a sports sedan, you'll have no complaints about the Santa Fe's handling.
Overall, the driving experience is transparent, meaning there is nothing outstanding, negatively or positively. The steering has a pleasant feel, neither too tight nor too loose, the brakes work well if not dramatically, the ride is smooth and the vehicle is quiet.
The GLS comes with the smaller of two available V6 engines and is available with a manual transmission, a rare combination in the U.S.
We drove a Santa Fe with all-wheel drive, and on dry pavement it did not feel any different from the front-drive model. All-wheel drive is designed to improve handling stability and traction on slippery surfaces. All Santa Fe models include electronic stability control with traction control.
The best value may be the front-drive SE model, which has the same high-tech aluminum engine and transmission as the Limited.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is only a little smaller than a Toyota Highlander, but it costs about $6,000 less. Judging from Hyundai's performance in J.D. Power and Associates quality studies, Hyundai's vehicles are right in there in terms of quality and reliability as well. If you're in the market for a suburban SUV, the capable and refined Santa Fe should be included on your shopping list.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie drove the Hyundai Santa Fe in Santa Barbara.
Model Lineup
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Manual ($21,150); GLS Automatic ($22,450); SE ($24,150); Limited ($28,100).
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Options As Tested
Limited Touring Package ($3,150) includes seven-passenger seating, third-row auxiliary climate control, rear seat entertainment, and trailering equipment.
Model Tested
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited ($28,100).The Santa Fe is a so-called crossover SUV, meaning it's built like a car, using unibody construction instead of the body-on-frame construction of a traditional truck. Also, its available seven-passenger seating makes the Santa Fa a practical vehicle for everyday use. The Santa Fe is offered in three trims: GLS, SE, and Limited. Choices of two engines are available. One engine is a 185 hp 2.7-liter V6 engine teamed with five-speed manual transmission (four-speed automatic optional). The other is a 242 hp 3.3-liter V6 teamed with a five-speed automatic transmission. The Santa Fe is available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive. Standard safety features include airbags, antilock brakes, traction control active front head restraints, and an electronic stability control. New for 2008, the Hyundai Santa Fe SE trim now features premium cloth seats. A power tilt-and-slide sunroof and upgraded audio system are standard on the Limited trim.
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The Revs have a perfect opportunity to prove themselves on Saturday night against the one-loss LA Galaxy | VIDEO: Revolution GameDay | MatchCenter
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – When the New England Revolution squared off against the LA Galaxy in the 2010 season opener on March 27, both clubs had high hopes. The Revs were coming off their eighth consecutive postseason appearance and were optimistic about finally getting over the hump to win their first-ever MLS Cup after coming tantalizingly close on so many occasions. Standing across the field, the Galaxy was eager to get another crack at the title after falling to Real Salt Lake in a penalty kick shootout in the 2009 championship game.
A sixth-minute header from Edson Buddle proved to be the decisive goal that night as the Galaxy claimed a 1-0 victory. Now almost halfway through the 2010 schedule, it's as if that first meeting in Southern California almost four months ago set the tone for what has followed.
The Galaxy (11-1-3, 36 pts.) hasn't looked back since taking the full three points in that match, losing just once in its first 15 contests and running out to a six-point lead at the top of the MLS standings. New England (3-9-2, 11 pts.), meanwhile, won back-to-back games after dropping the season opener to LA but has since won just once in its last 11 matches and is currently tied with three other teams for fewest points in the league.
But as is the beauty of sports, absolutely none of that will matter on Saturday, July 10, when the Revs and Galaxy conclude their regular-season series at Gillette Stadium. What will matter is how the Revolution approaches the game as the club looks to snap a three-game losing streak.
"We have to go out with some confidence," said defender Kevin Alston. "We have to play our game. We have to do what we haven't been doing – we need to pressure them, we need to move the ball. We need to play as a team."
While the Revs will undoubtedly have to do all those things if they hope to overcome the league-leading Galaxy, something they likely won't have to do is worry about containing U.S. National Team star Landon Donovan. Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena was quoted after LA's recent victory over Seattle Sounders FC as saying Donovan may remain on the West Coast in order to rest after his participation in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the whirlwind media tour which followed.
If Donovan is absent, the Galaxy will have to cope without its top playmaker and the perfect complement to Major League Soccer's leading scorer, Buddle (10 goals). Despite missing five games while on World Cup duty, Donovan leads the league with 10 assists, six of which have been recorded on goals scored by Buddle.
However, Donovan is not the only one playing setup man for the Galaxy, which has the league's second-best offensive record with 25 goals through 15 games. Rookie midfielder Michael Stephens has also pitched in with seven assists, tying him with San Jose's Bobby Convey for second in the league in that category.
Revolution defender Seth Sinovic – himself a rookie – is well aware of Stephens' contributions, while he's also cognizant of the Galaxy's other threats.
"One of the guys who's come on strong recently is Michael Stephens, the rookie," said Sinovic. "(Sean) Franklin on the right (is also dangerous). They've got a lot of guys who are capable, so we've got to be on our toes and come out to play."
While some question marks still surround Donovan's availability for Saturday night's match, the Galaxy will most definitely be without defender Omar Gonzalez, who has played a key role in LA's remarkable backline conceding just five goals and maintaining a 0.33 goals against average this season. Gonzalez will be unavailable against the Revs while serving a one-game suspension for yellow-card accumulation.
The Revolution will be missing an influential central defender of its own, as veteran Cory Gibbs suffered a left quad strain in training this week and has been ruled out against the Galaxy. Luckily for New England, second-year defender Darrius Barnes will be available for the first time in two months after recovering from a right foot and ankle injury, so it will likely be a straight swap with Barnes partnering Emmanuel Osei in central defense.
"I think so," said Barnes early in the week when asked if he'd be ready by the weekend. "I feel good. I'm just trying to keep working on my conditioning the rest of the week, and work on my touches and just try to get as sharp as I can before Saturday."
Beyond replacing Gibbs with Barnes on the backline, head coach Steve Nicol could stick with the same lineup he deployed in last week's loss to Real Salt Lake, as Steve Ralston (L elbow dislocation), Khano Smith (R ankle sprain), Zak Boggs (concussion) and Edgaras Jankauskas (L adductor strain) are all still dealing with injuries. That means Nicol could hand a second consecutive start to rookie midfielder Jason Griffiths, who made his first career start last Friday night in Salt Lake City.
"I certainly think we will after his performance (against RSL)," said Nicol when asked if he'd be inclined to use Griffiths again. "I thought he did as well as anybody on the field. For his debut, he did a great job. We didn't expect him to last 90 minutes – he did, and I thought all those basics we were talking about, I thought he did them great."
If Griffiths does get the nod against the Galaxy, he'll be hoping to erase the memory of the 5-0 loss the Revs suffered at the hands of RSL. His teammates will be looking to do the same, as the talk in Revolution camp throughout the week focused on the opportunity the Revs have to prove themselves against the league's top team.
Of course, as the players are well aware, there's a huge difference between talking about something and actually doing it.
"We've done enough talking," said goalkeeper Matt Reis. "Now it's time to show it."


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A £15,000 reward is being offered after terrified staff were threatened during an armed bank raid.
Two men armed with a handgun and a crowbar broke into The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), on Main Road, Hathersage, and made off with a significant sum of cash in a holdall yesterday morning.
Detectives have released the above CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to.
The British Bank Association is offering a £15,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offenders.
The men are thought to have walked down a footpath which runs near to The Croft and entered the bank via the roof at about 6.20am.
Police said staff were "left terrified" after being threatened and a substantial amount of money was stolen.
The men left the bank via the main entrance at 9.05am and made off along Main Road towards Natwest.
The men were described as white, in their early 40s, about 5ft 11in tall and wearing black balaclavas, black stretchy gloves and heavy work type boots.
One of the men was wearing a black hooded top with a pattern on and the other was wearing a grey hooded top with the hoods worn up.
A Derbyshire police spokesman said: "Some of the stolen money was protected by a security device which would have released red dye when activated.
"Therefore we would like the public to contact us if they saw anyone with red dye on them at any point yesterday.
"Also if shop owners or banks have had anyone trying to purchase items with or deposit money stained with red dye they are asked to contact officers.
"Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area at about 6.20am on Thursday morning to call us on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
The bank is currently shut.
A spokesman for RBS said: "We're working to ensure the branch can reopen as soon as possible. At this time we are focused on security and doing everything we can to support our staff."
The spokesman said the ATM service will be back first, possibly by Monday, and customers can use NatWest for deposits and withdrawals. RBS in Bakewell is the nearest same brand branch for any other services.
One shocked villager, who did not want to be named, said yesterday: "You don't expect this type of thing to happen in Hathersage – it's usually such a quiet place.
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A passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight scribbled a message on his arm to his family saying "I love you all" after the plane nosedived and the pilot announced, "We're going down."
Brent Todd, a sales manager in Tampa, Fla., for a biotech company, was traveling on Southwest Flight 3426 to Raleigh, N.C., on Tuesday afternoon.
"I noticed the plane was starting to rock back and forth," he said in a telephone interview. "They get on the intercom and say, 'There is a situation going on right now. Everybody needs to take emergency measures and possibly prepare for a crash landing.'"
The plane started a rapid descent.
Then, the pilot made an announcement on the intercom, he said.
"He did say at that point, 'We're going down,'" Todd said. "That's when everyone kind of pushed the panic button."
Southwest Airlines said it was a misunderstanding, saying the pilot announced the aircraft was going down to a lower altitude.
Todd said passengers believed they were about to die. Some started clawing at the ceiling for oxygen masks, which never fell.
"You're kind of in a situation where you have no control," he said. "You just have to prepare for what's coming."
Todd, 36, said his thoughts focused on his wife, Stacy; his 5-year-old son, Seth; and 3-year-old daughter, Brynn.
"I grabbed the pen out of my bag, I wrote my goodbyes to my family on my arm and followed the flight attendants' instructions and got ready," he said Thursday.
He said he used his arm because a napkin or piece of paper might have been lost in a crash.
"I thought that was one of the only things that was going to be found," he said. "I wanted to make sure I got some message to them."
It wasn't easy.
"First of all, your hand is shaking because you're scared out of your mind," he said. "I tried as best I could to write."
Todd said the woman next to him also wrote a message to her loved ones. Other passengers tried to send text messages.
"On my hand, I wrote a note to my wife and said, 'I love you, Stacy,'" Todd remembered.
On his arm, he penned a message to his children, too.
"I just wrote, 'I love you all' and listed my kids' names and my wife's name again," he said.
A Southwest Airlines spokesman said the pilot's full announcement was, "We're going down to 10,000 feet," but passengers insist they only heard, "We're going down."
The Dallas-based airline said the pilot was following protocol after learning about a maintenance issue.
"As part of the procedure to resolve the issue, the captain notified the cabin using the public address system that he was going down to a lower altitude just before an unplanned but controlled descent," Southwest spokesman Brad Hawkins said.
The passengers acknowledged it was difficult to hear the pilot because it sounded as if he was speaking through a mask.
"You could tell he was on an oxygen supply," Todd said.
The mechanical problem with the jet was resolved, and the plane, which had 96 passengers and five crew members, landed without incident.
Todd said the pilot could have communicated more clearly but added that he and the other passengers are just grateful for the safe landing.
"It was almost a standing ovation," he said. "We started clapping like crazy. In fact, as I was deplaning, I dropped my bag and shook the pilot's hand and thanked him wholeheartedly for the work that he had done. Hats off to the Southwest crew. They did a great job."
NBC DFW's Ray Villeda contributed to this report.


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If there's been one bright spot amid all the economic and political uncertainty of late, it's been the sharp and sudden 23% drop in oil prices this quarter – a drop as steep and deep as what occurred at the end of 2008, when the "Great Recession" began to make its unwelcome presence felt on the global stage.
Truckers, of course, are breathing a lot easier as this plunge in oil prices translates into big declines in diesel fuel costs. In fact, Wall Street investment firm Robert W. Baird & Co. noted in its most recent Freight Flows that diesel prices have retreated for 11 consecutive weeks, with the U.S. average price for diesel falling another 5.1 cents to $3.678 per gallon this week alone. Indeed, diesel fuel prices have fallen 11% since they peaked at $4.15 per gallon in early April, the firm pointed out.
Additionally, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that diesel fuel is now 21 cents per gallon cheaper compared to the same time last year. Gasoline is also in retrograde, down 9.6 cents this week to a U.S. average of $3.437 per gallon – which is 13.7 cents lower per gallon compared to the same time period in 2011.
Yet now the question must be asked: where do we go from here? Many experts believe that we're at or very near the "bottom" in terms of how low oil prices will go, while others think the continuing European sovereign debt crisis added to the still-sluggish trend line for the U.S. economy will keep the cost of oil down for an extended period of time. But for how long?
Indeed, what might the cost of oil be, say, 20 years from now? I know that's a long ways off, but any number of companies that rely on energy to conduct business (and trucking is certainly one of them) need to think in such strategic terms.
Thus it should be no surprise that EIA believes that there are three possible tracks oil prices could follow in the future, each influenced by specific set of conditions.
In the agency's Annual Energy Outlook 2012 (AEO2012), these three "alternative paths" for world oil prices in 2035 based on different production and economic assumptions with "real" oil prices (that is prices per barrel calculated in "constant 2010 dollars") ranging from $62 per barrel in the "low oil price" scenario to $200 per barrel in the "high oil price case, with the "middle of the road" scenario pegging oil costs at $145 per barrel.
The oil price "platform" EIA used in compiling the AEO2012 report, by the way, is defined as the average price of light, low-sulfur crude oil delivered to Cushing, Oklahoma, which is similar to the price for light, sweet crude oil traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange – West Texas Intermediate, or WTI, crude.
Other factors the agency believes should affect supply, demand, and prices for petroleum in the long term are: World demand for petroleum and other liquids; Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) investment and production decisions; the economics of non-OPEC petroleum supply; the economics of other liquids supply.
OK – so let's examine some of EIA's future projections regarding oil prices.
First, the middle of the road or "reference case" posited within the AEO2012 indicates a short-term increase in oil price, returning to price parity with the Brent oil price (a far more global oil pricing indice) by 2016 as current constraints on pipeline capacity between Cushing and the Gulf of Mexico are moderated.
Then there's the "low oil price" case – the one everybody likes – that results in a projected oil price of $62 per barrel in 2035. This "low oil price" prediction though assumes that economic growth and demand for petroleum and other liquids in developing economies (which account for nearly all of the projected growth in world oil consumption in the previous reference case by the way) is reduced.
Specifically, the annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the world, excluding the mature market economies that are members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), is assumed to be 1.5 percentage points lower than that of the reference case in 2035 (which posits only a 3.5% annual increase from 2010 to 2035), thus reducing their projected oil consumption in 2035 by 8 million barrels from the reference case projection.
While non-OECD oil consumption is more responsive to lower economic growth than to prices, oil use in the OECD region increases modestly in the low oil price scenario. In this lower price case, the market power of OPEC producers is weakened, and they lose the ability to control prices and to limit production.
Then of course there's the big bad alternative, the one nobody wants to face: the "high oil price" case. This scenario assumes prices rise to $186 per barrel by 2017 (again in 2010 dollars) and then increase to $200 per barrel by 2035. These higher prices result from higher demand for petroleum and other liquid fuels in non-OECD regions than projected for the reference case.
In particular, the projected GDP growth rates for China and India are one percentage point higher in 2012 and 0.3 points higher in 2035 than what occurs in reference case. Overall, in 2035 it is projected that 4 million barrels per day will be produced above the reference case level, even though projected oil consumption in the mature industrialized economies actually drops.
In any event, truckers must remain on their toes one way or the other to ensure they can benefit no matter which way oil prices might turn.


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Cossacks: European Wars is a historical real-time strategy based on events of the 16th through the 18th centuries in Europe, when nations and states were created and demolished, and wars shed seas of blood. There are 16 nations or regions in Cossacks: Algeria, Austria, England, France, the Netherlands, Piemonte, Poland, Portugal, Prussia, Russia, Saxony, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, and Venice. Each has its own original graphics, economic and technical development peculiarities, military advantages and drawbacks, and unique units and technologies, providing vast choices of tactics and strategy in war against any enemy. Thus, England is the mightiest sea power, Austria has powerful light and heavy cavalry, and Cossacks are the pride of the Ukrainian army. Battles of up to 8,000 units may be conducted on single or network game maps.
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Szende, currently a Brooklyn resident, studied at Columbia University, and graduated with his masters in Urban Planning. Since then, he has been working hard with AABID to improve the business scene on Atlantic Avenue.
AABID currently represents over 300 local businesses in the neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill, with a mission to help promote the avenue and attract residents and visitors while preserving its history and diversity.
"My job is always changing, always evolving, and there are always new issues," Szende said.
Already this summer, AABID has been working on beautifying the avenue by planting liriope, which serves as a beautiful evergreen ground covering.
Later in the year, ABBID plans on installing tree guards to help reduce the mortality rates of the saplings. Meanwhile, a sanitation crew helps out with keeping litter under control and emptying the trash cans on the street.
AABID also recently took over Atlantic Avenue's historic lights, and are now responsible for paying the electricity and keeping up with the maintenance.
Szende said he is excited about his newest project in redesigning a banner for Atlantic Avenue. He hopes for a more "unique look to standout in the banner media."
On the advocacy end of the BID, Szende said he has worked hard to successfully overturn a parking restriction on Atlantic Avenue.
The "no standing zone" was a nuisance to both the residents and businesses causing excessive ticketing and towing, and its elimination freed up more than 100 parking spots.


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Some very funny people will appear in this show: Ed Begley Jr., Fred Willard, Carrie Aizley, Bob Balaban, Maria Blasucci, Matt Griesser, Christopher Guest, Don Lake, Michael McKean, Lisa Palfrey, Jim Piddock, Kevin Pollak, Amy Seimetz, Meera Syal and Ashley Walters.
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The most riveting drama to come out of Wrigleyville this season--certainly more interesting than anything that's happened on the field--turned out to be a giant hoax.
No, a girl did not in fact get stuck in the hideous giant noodle across the street from Wrigley Field, despite what you may have heard. That's because even if you tried, you couldn't get all the way inside said noodle.
I know this because I went down and checked it out for myself.
It all started just after midnight on Sunday on Twitter. An account called Chicago Bars (@chicagobars) posted something about a girl getting stuck in the noodle. Throughout the wee hours of the morning, the account continued to post updates including the girl's name (Jessica Morales--more on that in a second), a picture of emergency responders at the noodle, and a mention that the fire department may need to use the Jaws of Life to get her out.
It was so ridiculous and yet so plausible all at the same time.
The noodle itself is a giant jungle gym. Wrigleyville on weekend nights is teeming with drunk people doing dumb things. As Rockit Burger Bar Executive Chef Amanda Downing explained it, "I know I retweeted it thinking I wasn't surprised to hear that something like that happened."
Turns out Jessica Morales is actually the same Baby Jessica who got trapped in a well 26 years ago. Chicago Bars would later admit it was a hoax, but throughout the day on Sunday, people were continuing to ask about "Noodle Girl."
Some questions need answers, so my buddy Ashvin Lad and I conducted our own investigation on Sunday morning. Would it even be possible for someone to get stuck in the noodle? Could there be a real life Baby Jessica situation in Wrigleyville involving an inebriated bar patron someday?
Um, no. Apparently we're not the only people who foresaw people wanting to climb inside said ridiculous looking noodle.
Ashvin climbed up on the noodle to take a look inside the opening and snapped a picture. The noodle's creators had the foresight to seal the noodle about 2 feet in, meaning while you could conceivably get inside of it, getting trapped would be physically impossible.
Of course, that's not to say because you couldn't get stuck that you should try. Falling 7 feet onto pavement hurts like hell regardless of how drunk you are.
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S.E. Cupp is a well-paid token atheist amongst conservative fundamentalist Christian pundits. Many people suspect that she is pretending to be atheist and will eventually have a convenient, profitable conversion to Christianity.
As a single atheist, would you date S.E. Cupp or someone with the same opinions? Why or why not?
If you don't know who S.E. Cupp is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZkFqj5cX5U (debunks some of her claims in the previous clip from Bill Maher's show)
(Yes I know that there is no standard atheist and that no one can truly know what another person truly believes.)
Views: 1272
OK, initially, I didn't know who she was, but I finally took the time to track down some videos of interviews she has done, and watched them.
She's fantastic! I'd give my left arm to find someone like that... intelligent, reasonable, honest, clear-thinking, logical, educated, well-spoken, sensible, rational, easy to get along with, pleasant, attractive... and she's an atheist too! What a bonanza! And what a rarity.
Date her? Hell, I'd marry her. Anyone know if she's available? Only down side is that she lives on the opposite side of the country.
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhh. :-D
Irony I hope?
Joseph: No, not at all. Why would you even think that? Do you have any idea how difficult it is to find a woman who is politically conservative and an atheist? (I'll give you a clue: it's about as difficult as finding someone who is both an extreme liberal and a fundamentalist Christian.) Given that I am atheistic and a political conservative, just on that basis, she seems like a excellent prospect to me. Most women I wind up dating are at least nominally religious, so from my point of view, this is a distinct improvement.
So if you met a woman who was on the same page as you both politically and religiously, plus, she was smart & attractive - would you not be even slightly interested?
Remember, tastes vary. Not everyone likes what you do. Have some tolerance for others' likes & dislikes, and they'll do the same for you.
I didn't take her analogy as literally as you do. I can see some desirable things about being 'religious' (in the general sense), and in that sense I would agree. For example, many people here are quite religious about their views, which gives them a passion and single-mindedness of purpose that can certainly be useful and even admirable in some instances. So, in that manner, I can see her point. I would argue that the cons of a 'religious' attitude outweigh the pros, but that's a matter for debate, not for outright rejection.
Overall, I find her quite a bit more reasonable than many folks here. And accusations of her being a "fundamentalist mole" are simply unfounded. It could be true, but there's no evidence for it; people here simply want to believe it because it would reinforce their dislike for conservatives. It's like claiming that Obama, once out of office, will suddenly admit to being a Muslim. Possible, but there is no evidence of it at this time, and no reason to believe it other than out of prejudice.
I personally know about 20 atheist conservatives, so I don't find it at all difficult to believe that she is another.
Maybe we'll find out, one day. Or maybe not.
It's like claiming that Obama, once out of office, will suddenly admit to being a Muslim. Possible, but there is no evidence of it at this time, and no reason to believe it other than out of prejudice.
See below. You're using the same, inaccurate comparison again.
I personally know about 20 atheist conservatives, so I don't find it at all difficult to believe that she is another.
We have 5 or 6 Libertarians in my local atheist groups, too. Feels like more, since they're so damned noisy about it.
Do any of yours spout the shit S.E. Cupp says about admiring religious people, being unable to trust an atheist, and aspiring to become a person of faith?
Libertarians are about as conservative as atheists ever get.
We should check and see if Michael is also socially conservative. Anti-abortion, anti-gay rights, state-sponsored religion, traditional male-dominated families, and damned near every other socially-conservative issue are almost exclusively pushed by the theists. There may be the very rare atheist here and there, but they're almost nonexistent.
Michael, man, read the rest of this discussion and watch the videos. She's a hand puppet for the fundamentalist Christians on Fox News. In a few more years (if it takes that long for them to complete their narrative), we'll be hearing how she opened her heart to Jesus and is now a young-earth, fundamentalist Christian.
It's not that she's an ultra-conservative; well, okay, it's not just that she's an ultra-conservative. It's that she's a poser, on the religious front.
You're entitled to your opinion, but I don't share it. I did read the discussion, and I did watch the videos, and I came to a different conclusion: that most people here dislike her simply because she is politically conservative, and are therefore completely willing to ascribe evil motives to her on the basis of no evidence for the same.
It's similar to the way that many people claim that Obama is a Muslim simply because they disagree with his politics. They are simply looking for some mud to throw.
Could I be wrong? Sure, anyone can always be wrong. She is less critical of religion than I am. But until she actually says or does something to indicate otherwise, I will accept what she says about being an atheist.
One should be careful about throwing mud. It sticks as readily to the thrower as it does to the target.
Less critical of religion than you? :-D
Dude, she endorses it. She specifically says that she couldn't trust an atheist. She's a sock puppet. You're allowing your desperation for a conservative, atheist woman to blind you, as you accuse us of being blind.
Also, there's no relation between Obama and the Muslim thing ... and S.E. Cupp and the Christian thing. That's an equivocation fallacy. Tea Party assholes accuse him of being a Muslim because they don't like what he says about politics; we accuse S.E. Cupp of being a theist because of what she says about religion.
You say we have no evidence. Unlike the politics/Islam, what S.E. Cupp says about atheists and her aspirations to become a person of faith is evidence of deceit.
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Exit the dragon zebra,
enter the tiger hippo.
Be it chess, Pokemon or WarCraft,
there is no element more essential to a strategy game's success than unit balance.
It's a classic struggle for designers, who must constantly weigh the pros and
cons of every single playable unit against every other unit in the game. Cost
versus strength, efficiency versus prevalence – it can be a real nightmare trying
to figure out exactly how many gold pieces one zombie is worth when dealing with
30 other types of creatures.
imagine if you were dealing with, let's say, ONE MILLION other unit types. Where
would you start? How would you even begin to balance these things into a fun,
playable strategy game?
I have no idea, which is partly why I wasn't asked
to join the team behind Relic's new Impossible Creatures (I also have no
developer credentials or programming experience, which may have also been a factor).
Powered by a revolutionary unit design tool, this real-time strategy game is indeed
a horse-monkey of a different color.
Set in the late 1930's, Impossible
Creatures tells the story of Rex Chance, fearless adventurer and son of kooky
scientist Dr. Erik Chanikov. Rex receives an alarming letter from his father that
calls him to the Isla Varietas chain in the South Pacific. Soon after arriving,
Rex finds himself embroiled in a strange tale of power-hungry evildoers, stupid
henchmen and more genetic oddities than you'd find at a Gwar
While at first glance this seems like a straightforward real-time
strategy affair, it's anything but. Using the 'Sigma' technology pioneered by
his father, Rex (er, you) has at his command over 50 representatives from the
Animal Kingdom… but not the cute, fuzzy kingdom we see on the Discovery Channel.
Rather, you build your armies by combining the genes of two animals, creating
a decidedly uncute, unfuzzy, and unforgiving evolutionary aberration with which
you'll fight all kinds of other freaks of nature.
The main game mode is its
Campaign, which takes you through 15 different missions on 14 different islands.
Rex's odd and occasionally funny story unfolds through black and white montages
and in-game cinematics, both of which are nicely done and set the creepy tone
well. Suffice to say that Rex has to deal with worse things than just mean scientists.
Like a ratwhale, for example. Or maybe a rhinocamel.
Fighting fire with fire
seemed to work just fine for cavemen, so in order to deal with the monstrosities
that your enemies send against you, you have to build an army. As you progress
through the game, you can take DNA samples of the various wildlife you encounter
(there are a few on each level), which are then permanently added to your private
collection. But a gorilla is no good as just a gorilla, right? I mean, he can't
even fly!
you cross breed him with a hornet, that is. The Army Building mode is the meat
and potatoes of Impossible Creatures, and it's quite an impressive system.
You simply take two animals and swap body parts until you create that freak
de resistance you're aiming for. The 50+ animals have different abilities,
which in turn cost different amounts of coal and electricity, the only two resources
found in the game. Considering that many have 5 or 6 body parts to swap, you're
looking at somewhere around four gazillion possible creatures. In essence, the
folks at Relic have simply put the task of unit design and balance into your hands,
opposable thumbs and all.
Splicing animals into monsters is every weird kid's
dream! There are all sorts of stats to track as you design – attack, defense,
speed, size, resource costs, etc. You want a poisonous frog with the size and
health of a musk ox? Then go for it, but remember that the poison costs extra.
It's just a blast playing God and trying to create an uber-efficient monstrosity.
My best creation seems to be a Crocomeleon, which is a crocodile's body with
the head and tail of a chameleon. It can camouflage, regenerate and spit out a
nasty ranged tongue attack while maintaining good defense and health. Plus, it
looks kinda like a dragon, which satisfies my closet geek. Wait, I've
opened that door already, haven't I. Crap.
Though the Campaign requires
you to tag an animal before it's available, the single-player Skirmish mode does
not, so you can always jump in with the full payload and go nuts just for fun.
And as it turns out, that's probably a better idea than actually playing
the game.
The gameplay in Impossible Creatures isn't bad so much as
very, very straightforward. It plays like any run-of-the-mill RTS, with tons of
clicking and building and hiring grunts and setting up defenses and whatnot. Most
of the strategy is found in the actual unit designing rather than the actual game
But the typical problems of the genre were not weeded out; namely,
poor unit AI and questionable pathfinding. The game presents itself as an action-based
RTS, which is very true since you spend most of your time babysitting your units.
You can set basic attack rules (territorial, only attack when attacked, etc.),
but they don't work very well, an fact proven by units that go scampering off
into the great misty unknown chasing an enemy henchman. Trying to get a clump
of units through a narrow pass it like dropping a bucket of clams in a coin slot.
Rather than wait their turn to get through, some units will try to get around
the pass by going literally around the world, probably in about 80 days. Must
be all the inbreeding.
also have a hard time prioritizing things. In the middle of an enemy base, you
might find your beasties wailing on an anti-air tower while a Great White Scorpion
nibbles on their toes. They don't recognize immediate threats and never run away
unless you tell them to, which means you'll spend most of your time on top of
every battle like a proud, irritated father.
At least it looks cool, thanks
to a pretty solid 3D engine. Considering the insane variety of units, Impossible
Creatures handles the rendering admirably. Though it won't look great on anything
less than a relatively high end machine, the colorful creature and terrain textures
coupled with a fully realized 3D landscape make for a good-looking experiment.
Framerate problems occur when dealing with tons of units, but that's to be expected
in a fully 3D game.
You can zoom and rotate quickly, but a few of the controls
are locked – specifically, the rotate ability, which is fixed as the ALT key.
That also happens to be right next to the dreaded 'Windows' key on the standard
keyboard. I wanted to switch it to the middle mouse button, but no-can-do.
The sounds are fine, particularly the swingin' music. However, the constant 'creatures
are under attack!' warning will drive you insane. You have been warned.
you tire of playing the computer, you take your beasties online and challenge
other mad scientists. The games tend to be pretty quick, averaging about a half-hour,
but also tend to follow the same formula of just mobbing each other's base as
soon as possible. Again, the strategy is mainly found in the unit designing.
that can be considered both its windfall and its downfall. Though it struggles
a bit as a real-time strategy game, Impossible Creatures makes great strides
in unit building and should be commended for its lofty goals. More emphasis on
actual gameplay refinement would have led to a better game, but I suppose evolution
moves one step at a time.


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April 13, 2007
Mother Nature provided the rain, but the Lady Bisons softball team provided the thunder.
In two games with Mercer at chilly, rain-drenched Draper Diamond Friday night the Lady Bisons blasted six home runs. They won the rain-delayed first game 10-1 in five innings, but lost the second game 5-4.
Freshman shortstop Abby Keese entered the game in a four-way tie for the Atlantic Sun Conference home run lead with 11. She hit two solo shots in the first game, with one to left field in the second and one to left center in the fourth.
Keese was three-for-three at the plate with a game-high four runs batted in. Her third hit was a two-RBI single to left in the third inning.
Freshman pitcher Christen Campbell helped herself out with a three-run home run to left in the third and a solo shot to left in the fourth inning.
Junior first baseman Heather Collins also added a two-run home run to right center in the fourth.
Mercer scored one run in the second inning. Campbell, 15-7, held Mercer to four hits. She struck out five and walked three.
In game two Mercer struck first with three first inning runs off of Lady Bisons starter Christy Grisham. They added one run in the second and one in the third.
The Lady Bisons fought back scoring two runs in the fourth. Catcher Jennifer Allsup brought in both runs on a single.
In the sixth the Lady Bisons added one run as right fielder Julia Davidson pounded a solo home run to center field.
The Lady Bisons continued their rally in the seventh with Leigh Little reaching based on a two-out single to third base. Collins doubled to left center to score Little to cut the lead to one. Collins was left stranded as Kellie Sirus struck out to end the game. Little, Collins and Davidson each had two hits for the Lady Bisons who finished the game with nine.
Grisham started game two for the Lady Bisons, allowing six hits and five runs, four earned, in 2 2/3 innings. She walked two and struck out one.
Campbell finished the game for the Lady Bisons. She shut down Mercer for 4 1/3 innings, giving up two hits and striking out three.
The Lady Bisons are 23-19 overall, 8-5-1 in the A-Sun. Mercer fell to 8-36, 1-5 in the conference.
Saturday afternoon at 2 Kennesaw State is scheduled to visit Draper Diamond for a doubleheader.


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Students win with laws of life
Five Wapakoneta High School students were recently named winners of the school's Laws of Life Essay Contest, and are now eligible to compete at the state level in the spring.
The contest is sponsored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the John Templeton Foundation, and is meant as a character education assessment.
The essay was assigned during the fall to all WHS seniors in their english classes. Students were asked to submit an essay that defined certain laws or values that they live their lives by, according to WHS english teacher Linda Temple.
For their efforts, all five students received a cash prize ranging from $25 for fifth place to $100 for first.
The winning students each told personal stories that have impacted the way they currently live their lives, or related their personal stories to aspects of popular culture.
For the full story, see the Monday, Feb. 24 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.


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- Make sure that the meshes in the earbud holes are free of lint or other debris.
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- Limit the amount of time you use headphones at high volume.
- Don't turn up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
- Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you.