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Stockers needed a new t-shirt design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 94 designs submitted by 20 freelance designers.
Tasmanian Cricket Centre
We are a Cricket business who is supplying modern and classy cricket clothes for clubs around Tasmania. We aim to be innovative but keep an eye on tradition.
We want the coolest shirts that will help the clubs who buy our clothes look professional on an off the field.
We have to please a playing group from 18-35 years old who will obviously have different tastes. So we need a few different styles of shirts to show them so they have a choice.
The club is called the Lindisfarne.
They are nicknamed the Lightning.
There colours are Navy Blue and Sky Blue.
We require polo shirts that are majority Navy blue with the secondary colour being sky blue, there is also the possibility to put some white in the shirt.
There doesnt have to be the words lightning or Lindisfarne on the shirt, but they definitely can be on the polo shirt either large or small.
There needs to be room for a large number on the back of the shirt.
It would be good to have the number 1 on the back of all the shirts.
I have attached the club logo which has to be on the shirt in some area. It can be small on the chest or large in the middle.
We believe that there should be lightning bolts on the shirt in some form, but we are open to suggestions, even if you think they are too far out there just give it a go. We would also like some more traditional shirts to show both forms.
I have attached some other images of other shirts which we think looks quite cool.
Be creative and there is definately an opportunity to design shirts for us in the future.


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I was born in Trinidad, West Indies in 1956. My granfather was Charlemont Rainsford Walker born in 1865. I do not know where he was born. He married Ellen Millicent Taylor and had three children. The eldest Phyllis, one brother who died in childhood and the last child my father, Arthur John Charlton Walker.
I know very little of my grandfather's history. He had brothers ? and one sister ? Nora Walker that I was able to trace through Ellis Islands records.
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Flensburg [3] (danish: Flensborg) is a city in Schleswig-Holstein located on the east coast. The 85000 inhabitants live around the Flensburger Förde (Flensburg fjord).
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Most people arrive here with car. Flensburg is situated at the border of Germany and Denmark, beside the motorway A7 (danish: E45) leading to Hamburg in the south and to Kolding and further north in Denmark. There are bus and train connections both from Denmark and Hamburg.
Get around
Walking is the best way to get around in the city center.
Lots of people arrive to Flensburg from Denmark and the other nordic countries for shopping. In addition to the numerous small shops along the pedestrian street Holm (danish: Holmen) and Große Straße in the city there's a shopping center some 2 kilometers south from the city, Fördepark as well as Poetsch' at Kupfermühle near the Danish border. Other shopping centers are Scandinavien Park and Citti Park. The Scandinavian Park is conveniently located right off the northernmost exit of A7 motorway in Germany. Due to its location and tourists visiting it is allowed to open all week long and attracts locals from both sides of the board who go there for a Sunday grocery run. Price differences between Denmark and Germany may make a certain item a bargain for Danish people but it might be expensive for Germans.
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mlapato needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 78 designs submitted by 10 freelance designers.
Logo should have a rustic feel to it, almost a hint of mystery to it, but still being able to tell what it is. Black/White only.
This logo should look like A FEW, SIMPLE, LOOSELY-FIT PUZZLE PIECES. And I've pictured a sort of like a "ying & yang" form, where the shapes and curves of the pieces conform to one-another.
Key elements are: farmer in a brimmed hat, sketchy flavor. Other desired elements are: plants, leaves, water, sun, plow, hoe
Emphasis on: Farmer looking down
Hat, farmers brimmed hat
symmetry, try and balance imagery
Incorporate name into logo
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Examples are hard to find, but here is an example of how I sort of had originally pictured the blending style for my logo:
Although, I want mine more compact and centralized than this example - this is a very simple, very basic-looking logo - but it contains several different elements, very cleanly, all in one small space. I could see things in my logo even sort of "intertwined", flowing into one another - and, if creative enough, having shared parts between the components. In a weird way, kind of like those pictures where you can see 2 different things, depending on how you look at it. As our artist friend was saying, a logo should "imply" its meaning in a very "subtle" manner. And that's exactly what I am looking for. I'm looking for a slightly abstract, creative, stencil-like, corporate symbol form/image in which each element is somewhat "deciphered" by the observer, rather than flat-out drawn in perfect detail.
It's weird, but a baseball logo actually sort of comes to mind, when I think very generally about the layout that I'm thinking of:
I DO want a plant element (plant, or leaf, or plant germinating from a seed, etc.) to be central to the logo. And I DO want a less-than-central, or co-central "farmer" component. I've decided that if the logo contains just these 2 elements, that's fine. The company name needs to be big and bold enough to be prominent. It should be in a font that is extremely readable, "corporate logo-worthy" - but interesting and eye-catching at the same time. And could even be in a side-by-side logo/name layout such as this:
The farmer image component that I'm wanting, is an overall, incomplete, rustic, sketch-like framework, kind of a combination of some of the farmer representations that we have seen in some of our contest entries, and similar to the incompleteness of the barn in the example, above. The farmer would blend or fade into the other element(s) - and become a one-unit logo symbol with them. It's not a portrait-like "picture". It's a simply-drawn representation that flows together. It should be more of a single unit SYMBOL than a picture . And, the more I have thought about it, the more I should just supply this guidance and that list of "additional elements", and allow the artist to create freely - picking and choosing from any or none of those items, if they want - and if/as they fit - and not necessarily including them. But definitely not trying to jam them all in.
The "farmer" image actually represents my grandpa, who I lived with on our farm, back in southern Illinois, all of my young life. He was a true farmer. My most impressionable images of him are when I would catch glimpses of him standing out in his fields, alone - in a straw hat and blue work shirt - waist-high in wheat, soybeans, or corn - looking down at his crops - face hidden by hat and shadow - contemplating. That was where he was in his true element - and truly himself. And he became something very mysterious and larger than life, when I would see him in that way. He loved nature, and making things grow and thrive - and then sharing it with others. That was his true essence - and that's what I'm trying to capture a bit of in this logo.
This is a hard logo to give examples for - because it's an original vision in my head - and I don't have the gift of artistry to get it out of my head and onto paper. It's not just a picture of a typical barn, or vegetables, or farm animals, etc. - like in most of the other millions of farm logos. It has great depth and meaning - and says TONS about me, and my company, just by looking at it. I can say that out of the hundreds of other logos that I've looked at, I haven't found a single company logo that looks like what I have envisioned. And that's EXACTLY what I WANT - because it's very unique and different. THAT'S what I need, in order for my company to come across exceptionally to customers and other companies - and to strike a bit of fear into the competition. That's what will make my company not only survive in the tough economy and highly-competitive market, out there - but to stand out in a immense SEA of companies, most of which have mediocre logos, that represent mediocre companies, with mediocre goals and attitudes. This logo is my brand, and it should be instantly recognizable. I'm not exactly sure how, but it must strike a chord in people - draw them to it - and evoke trust and respect. It should have a magical quality to it, if it's to stand out. It's the customer's first impression of my products - and the cornerstone for my marketing niche. It should have the power and punch of the most corporate of corporate logos, while still having the heart of a humble, small farmer.
The biggest point that I want to make is that, in actual form, this logo should be a much, much, MUCH simpler design than all of my tons of words and description would imply.
Here's another sort of example with some of the sort of feel that I had envisioned:
This example: http://www.ngagesolutions.co.uk/web…20Logo.bmp
has some of the desired quality - but I want my logo to have a more polished, professional look than this, versus looking like a kid drew it with a crayon.
Just for comparison - Something like this:
goes a little TOO far into the abstract. I, personally, can't look at this right off and tell you what it represents. I want my logo to have some mystery - but want everyone to still be able to tell what it is, and not have to ask.
Kraske Farms
I want to include the image of a farmer in a brimmed hat, looking down, sort of "incomplete" (where lines don't necessarily connect), to where it has sort of an aire of "mystery", but you can definitely tell what it is .
I would like to keep the whole thing as basic as possible - and black & white only. With, possibly, a rustic, non-perfect feel to it -
The farmer:
- facial features very vague, (if we even see much of his face).
- perhaps head turned more to the right - away - and into the page to hide the face more.
- make him an older man - little hair, or short hair
- very sturdy and strong.
I was thinking of somehow also including representation of one, some, or all from these other possible elements, while keeping it simple:
- plants or leaf(s)
- water
- sun
- (the earth - or globe)
- some sort of plow or hoe
Other possible additional/alternative concepts
1) The farmer standing out in a field, in waist-high crop - maybe turned away, toward a sunset.
2) Somehow making the elements actually forming the body of the farmer, himself.
3) Placing some of the other elements around the farmer (other than in front of him).
- Black/White design.
- Farmer with sketch feel
- Incorporate name into logo
- End product desired is an Illustrator EPS file
- not photorealistic
- not overly detailed
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Trifluralin 10G herbicide is a selective preemergence herbicide for control of many annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. The product must be mechanically incorporated within 24 hours after application to effectively control weeds. Trifluralin 10G controls susceptible weeds as they germinate. It does not control established weeds.
Applied according to directions and under normal growing conditions Trifluralin 10G will not harm the treated crop. Overapplication may result in crop injury or rotational crop damage from soil residue. Uneven application or improper incorporation can result in erratic weed control or crop injury. Seedling disease, cold weather, deep planting, excessive moisture, high salt concentration or drought may weaken crop seedlings and increase the possibility of damage. Under these conditions, delayed crop development or reduced yields may result.
Do not apply Trifluralin 10G to soils that are wet or are subject to prolonged periods of flooding as poor weed control may result.
Do not use Trifluralin 10G on any crop grown in Pacos County or Reeves County, Texas.
In Montana, uses of Trifluralin 10G are limited to those described in supplemental labeling. Refer to supplemental labeling for crops and specific use directions.
Application Directions
Soil Preparation
Trifluralin 10G may be applied to standing stubble or soil that has been pretilled.
Existing weeds and crop residues should be reduced to a manageable level using tillage so that Trifluralin 10G can be uniformly incorporated into the top 2 to 3 inches of the final seed bed. Soil surface conditions should allow Trifluralin 10G to be thoroughly and uniformly mixed into the top 2 to 3 inches of soil. If this is not possible, the soil should be tilled prior to application.
General Soil Conditions
The soil surface should be smooth enough to allow for uniform application and efficient incorporation of Trifluralin 10G. Apply when soil moisture is sufficient to allow breakup of large clods and uniform mixing during the incorporation process.
Soil compaction and / or nonuniform incorporation may occur when soil is excessively moist.
Trifluralin 10G may be applied with ground or aerial broadcast application equipment.
Apply only with equipment capable of accurate calibration and uniform application of herbicide granules. Apply at the recommended rate for soil texture class to be treated. Follow calibration directions provided by the equipment manufacturer.
Avoid releasing granules in narrow bands on the soil surface as this may cause crop injury.
Freezing will not adversely affect this product. If product is frozen at the time of application, agitate or thaw to restore free-flowing properties to Trifluralin 10G.
Soil Texture Guide for Application Rates
Trifluralin 10G rate recommendations for incorporated treatments are based on "Soil Texture Class" (coarse, medium or fine) and soil organic matter content. A fine textured soil (e.g., clay loam) will require a higher application rate that a coarse textured soil (e.g., loamy sand). In the table below, find the "Soil Texture Class" (coarse, medium or fine) corresponding to the soil texture to be treated. Choose the proper rate for each application based on the "Soil Texture Class" and the specific crop recommendations. Do not exceed recommended rates.
- Silty clay loam and sandy clay loam soils are transitional soils and may be classified as either medium or fine textured soils. If silty clay loam or sandy clay loam soils are predominantly sand or silt, they are usually classified as medium textured soils. If they are predominantly clay, they are usually classified as fine textured soils.
Application Rate Ranges
Where a rate range is shown, use the lower rate for coarser textured soils or soils with low organic matter content. Use the higher rate in the rate range for finer textured soils and on soils containing more than 5% organic matter. Where soil texture is variable within the same field, use the lower recommended Trifluralin 10G rate.
Application Timing
Spring Application
Apply Trifluralin 10G any time after January 1 when soil can be worked and is in condition suitable for good incorporation. See "Approved Crops" section for recommendations on specific crops.
Fall Application
Application Timing: In California, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, apply Trifluralin 10G any time between September 1 and December 31. In all other states, fall apply Trifluralin 10G any time between October 15 and December 31.
Application Rates for Fall Application: Refer to the "Approved Crops" section of the label for specific rate recommendations. Increased rates for fall application are recommended for certain crops grown in certain geographic areas. For crops for which there are no specific fall application instructions, and for which Trifluralin 10G is recommended as a preplant incorporated treatment, use the rates listed for spring applications. In areas receiving greater than 20 inches total average annual rainfall and irrigation, use the higher rate in the recommended rate range. Do not apply Trifluralin 10G prior to planting sugar beets, potatoes and direct seeded tomatoes the following spring.
Ground may be left flat or bedded-up over winter. On bedded ground, knock beds down to desired height before planting, moving some treated soil from beds into furrows. Where soil is left flat over winter, be careful not to turn up untreated soil during spring bedding operations. Destroy established weeds during seed bed preparation.
Prior to planting, destroy any weeds which have become established in furrows due to uncovering of untreated soil. Do not apply Trifluralin 10G in the fall to soils that are wet or subject to prolonged periods of flooding, or where rice has grown the previous year.
Incorporation Directions
Trifluralin 10G requires two incorporation passes. The first should occur within 24 hours after application. For best weed control results, the second incorporation should be delayed 3 to 5 days after the first and be completed prior to planting. A minimum delay of 7 days after the first incorporation is recommended for certain Trifluralin 10G uses in small grains. See specific use directions. The second incorporation pass should occur in a different direction than the first. Use incorporation equipment capable of thoroughly and uniformly mixing Trifluralin 10G into the top 2 to 3 inches of the final seedbed. Erratic weed control may result if untreated soil is moved to the surface during the second incorporation pass. To avoid this problem, set equipment so that the second incorporation pass is not deeper than the first.
Incorporation to Established Crops
Trifluralin 10G may be applied and incorporated in certain established crops. Refer to the "Approved Crops" section of the label for specific incorporation directions.
Incorporation in Bedded Culture
For optimum weed control, Trifluralin 10G should be incorporated into the top 2 to 3 inches of the final seedbed.
Application Prior To Bedding
Apply and make first incorporation with recommended equipment. The bedding operation serves as the second incorporation. Do not expose untreated soil during post-bedding operations.*
Application after Bedding
Knock off beds to planting height before applying. Apply Trifluralin 10G and incorporate with recommended equipment that will conform to the bed shape. Do not leave untreated soil exposed.*
*Avoid removal of untreated soil from the seedbed before or during the planting operation.
Exposure of untreated soil will allow weeds to germinate in the drill row.
Cultivation After Planting
Areas treated with Trifluralin 10G may be shallowly cultivated without loss of weed control activity. Avoid deep cultivation that could bring untreated soil to the soil surface and result in loss of weed control.
Recommended Incorporation Equipment
Any recommended incorporation implement may be used alone or in combination with any other recommended implement. Two incorporation passes are necessary unless otherwise specified. The second incorporation should not be deeper than the first.
Tandem Disc: Set to cut 4 to 6 inches deep and operate at 4 to 6 mph.
Field Cultivator: Set equipment to cut 3 to 4 inches deep and operate at 5 or more mph.
A field cultivator is defined as an implement with 3 to 4 rows of sweeps, spaced at intervals of 7 inches or less and staggered so that no soil is left unturned. Chisel points should not be used.
Chisel Plow: (For use in northern Great Plains). The chisel plow may be used for the first incorporation pass only. Any other recommended incorporation implement may be used for the second pass for row crops. The chisel plow may be used for any tillage or incorporation pass in the Summer Fallow program. Operate chisel plow 4 to 5 inches deep at 4 to 6 mph. A chisel plow is defined as having 3 rows of 14 to 18-inch sweeps spaced no more that 12 inches apart. Sweeps should be staggered so that no soil is left unturned. Chisel points should not be used.
Combination Seedbed Conditioners: These implements are defined as three or more tillage devices combined to operate as a single tillage unit. For example, 2 to 3 rows of field cultivator C- or S-shaped shanks with an effective sweep spacing of 6 to 9 inches (staggered so that no soil is left unturned), followed by a spike-tooth or flextine harrow, followed by a ground driven reel or basket. Combination implements should be set to cut 3 to 4 inches deep and operated at a minimum speed of 6 mph. Trifluralin 10G can be incorporated with one pass when using a combination seedbed conditioner. Two incorporations are required under conditions which prevent optimum soil mixing such as excessive trash, roughness, high clay content or soil moisture.
Rolling Cultivator: Set to cut 2 to 4 inches deep and operate at 6 to 8 mph. Rolling cultivators are adequate for use on coarse and medium textured soils only.
Mulch Treader (other similar disc-type implements): Set to cut 3-4 inches deep and operate at 5 to 8 mph.
P.T.O. Driven Equipment (tillers, cultivators, hoes): Adjust to incorporate Trifluralin 10G into the top 2 to 3 inches of the seedbed with rotors spaced to provide a clean sweep of the soil. Only one incorporation is necessary. P.T.O. driven equipment should not be operated at a speed greater than 4 mph.
Other Equipment: Other implements including a flexible tine-tooth harrow (Flextine or Melroe), sweep-type cultivator or rolling cultivator are recommended, but only for certain uses defined in the "Approved Crops" section of the label.
BEANS, LIMA AND SNAP: Apply and incorporate Trifluralin 10G before planting.
- All soils with 2-5% organic matter—7.5%.


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For years my aunt has done the "cash only" system where at the beginning of the month you change your paycheck into cash and divide it out for your monthly expenses. The goal is to only spend what you have. It's a great idea, right? Well this system was the inspiration behind Crunchy Cute's designer cash envelope organizers. If you are going to use cash for EVERYTHING you need to have a cute little holder to put it in (at least those are my personal feelings!) My aunt will be so elated when I gift her with one of these little gems. Maybe this one? She loves pink and green:
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Carl Sandburg College volleyball player Caitlyn Godfrey has been voted to the all-Region IV Division II District A team.
Carl Sandburg College volleyball player Caitlyn Godfrey has been voted to the all-Region IV Division II District A team.
Godfrey, a 6-foot middle hitter from Princeville, leads the Chargers this season in kills (376), kills per set (3.62), attack attempts (695), aces (38) and solo blocks (64). She's also second on the team with a .393 attack percentage and her 132 digs rank fourth.
"This was a goal of mine going into this season, so it's exciting to be named to the team," Godfrey said. "I just want to come out and give my best every match. Knowing I'll leave here with an honor like this is a great feeling."
Godfrey earned all-Arrowhead Conference and all-Region IV tournament honors as a freshman last season, when she averaged 1.76 kills per set. The Chargers (14-17) open postseason play at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Highland in a Region IV tournament match.
Rosie Aumann (Kishwaukee), Courtney Blair (Highland), Janelle Gerds (Kishwaukee), Katelyn Haskin (Highland), MacKenzie Johnson (Kishwaukee), Kalli Scheppers (Sauk Valley), Kelley Wallace (Black Hawk) and Crystalynn Washkowiak (Illinois Valley) joined Godfrey on the all-Region IV team. Johnson, Scheppers and Wallace were unanimous selections.


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The Grand County Council voted 5-2 on Jan. 21 to relinquish sponsorship for the program once its current three-year grant expires on March 31. Council members Lynn Jackson, Patricia Holyoak, Jim Nyland and Rory Paxman supported Gene Ciarus' motion, while Ken Ballantyne and Elizabeth Tubbs opposed it.
Despite their votes, both Ciarus and Jackson said they are committed to finding some way to keep RSVP going.
"We are not abandoning this program," Jackson said.
RSVP has come to rely heavily on the county in recent years, following congressionally approved cuts to federal grant funding.
During the current grant period, for instance, the county chipped in with $50,113 each year, or 71 percent of the program's total annual budget.
That's far beyond the 10 to 30 percent in matching contributions that sponsoring entities are required to make, according to RSVP Program Director Jody Ellis.
"They've been very supportive," Ellis said. "They've been very, very good to me."
This year, however, the county council has no clear idea whether Congress will reauthorize the federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes program, which accounts for nearly 12 percent of the county's general fund budget.
"They felt they couldn't take the chance, I guess," Ellis said.
Ellis knew there was a possibility that the county council might cancel its sponsorship of the program after 14 years, since the county's previously approved budget for 2014 did not fund it beyond March 31.
At the same time, though, she said she's somewhat surprised by the action, considering the documented benefits that the program brings to the community.
"My head's still reeling," she said.
Other RSVPs around the country have taken similar hits in recent years. In 2011 alone, federal funding for the programs dropped by 12 percent, according to Ellis.
"It's just getting harder and harder to get federal money," she said. "A lot of rural counties are going through this right now."
Despite those trends, Ellis believes that communities reap huge benefits for every $300 to $400 they spend to support each volunteer for a year.
A study by the National Association of RSVP Directors found that the median annual costs to pay for one senior's private home-based nursing care would fund an entire RSVP program for a full year or more.
In Grand County, the public library, the family support center, the Moab Free Health Clinic, Head Start and Seekhaven are among the many local entities that have benefited from RSVP's help over the years.
"I've seen how much they've grown and the things they've accomplished, and I know it's because of the support they've gotten from their volunteers," Ellis said.
RSVP volunteers also help older residents get from one place to another, whether they need rides to medical appointments in Grand Junction and Salt Lake City, or to run simple errands around town.
The program's 86 active volunteers are ultimately there for each other, as well.
Some people step forward to serve because they're passionate about a program; others may be working to remain socially active.
"It's healthy to volunteer," Ellis said. "Those are the ones that I'm worried about."
Ellis takes some comfort in the fact that AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers will still be out and about in the community on April 1.
"It is nice to know that the organizations they're placed in are in good hands," she said. "I wish that 10 more organizations would get a VISTA volunteer – then I wouldn't worry at all."
As for the future of RSVP, Ellis will work with community service organizations and others to ensure that they can hold on to the volunteers they have.
She encourages anyone who is interested in the future of the program to attend an upcoming volunteer recognition and recruitment expo at the Grand Center. The expo is set to run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 5.
"Hopefully, we can make some connections (there)," she said.
Beyond that date, there's always a possibility that another community-based organization could take the county's place.
"Anyone can apply for it, as long as they can show that they can sustain the program," she said.
But the federal application review process takes time, and Ellis said it's her understanding that a new sponsor could not officially fill the county's shoes until January 2015.
As the only full-time RSVP staff member, Ellis' own future is perhaps even more uncertain.
She's scheduled to work her last official day on the job just two weeks shy of her 11-year anniversary with the program.
"This has been my home for 11 years," she said.
Although she doesn't know what the future holds in store for her, she remains optimistic.
"I believe that when one door closes, another one opens," she said. "I'm pretty sure that I'll be serving someone somewhere."


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Review: Apple Computer iPod nano (Second-Generation) 2/4/8GB
Company: Apple Computer
Website: www.Apple.com
Model: iPod nano (Second-Generation)
Price: $149-249
Compatible: iPod nano 2G
Pros: Apple's best flash-based music player yet, offering 2GB to 8GB storage capacities in six colored, super-slim aluminum enclosures, each at affordable prices. Far more scratch-resilient than prior model without compromising style. Lives up to Apple's promised 24-hour battery life for audio playback, can record audio for over 8 hours with use of optional microphone accessories. Includes superior screen and modestly cleaner audio than prior iPod nanos, as well as new, better earbuds, and small but nice interface additions such as a search option. Continues to work with majority of prior Dock Connector iPod accessories.
Cons: Falls shorter of current-generation iPod on big features (video, games) than did prior nano at time of release. Color choices are limited by storage capacities and prices. Transfer times for data have doubled from prior nano. Users must download iTunes themselves prior to using iPod. Some old nano-specific accessories are physically incompatible.
When Apple Computer introduced the iPod nano (iLounge rating: A-/B+) one year ago, it displaced its most resilient, popular, colorful iPod - the iPod mini - with a technologically stunning but easily damaged and more expensive alternative. This week, Apple radically updated the iPod nano, fusing the DNA of its two best mid-range iPod designs into a single excellent package: the second-generation iPod nano ($149-249). Sold in three capacities - 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB - and five initial colors, the new nano eliminates several of the biggest complaints about its predecessor, and will leave iPod buyers with only one major question: which do I want more, a $249 8GB iPod nano or a $249 30GB iPod with video?
As suggested by the photographs above and below, our comprehensive review looks at each of the second-generation iPod nano's colors, capacities, and key performance characteristics in the pop-down sections below. Click on the "Click here for details" markers to see all of our test results, photographs, and opinions, or jump to the conclusions section at the bottom for our final thoughts. Updated: On October 13, 2006, we added a new section discussing the 4GB iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition, which is now found at the bottom of this review, and on November 3, 2006, we updated this section to reflect the subsequent release of the 8GB (PRODUCT) RED nano.
What's the Second-Generation iPod nano's History? (Click here for details.)
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In essentially every way important to mainstream consumers, the second-generation iPod nano is an improvement upon the version that came before - it's more resilient, less expensive at given storage capacities, and available in more colors than last year's model. Cost- and fashion-conscious buyers will have more reason than ever to prefer the new sub-$200 nanos, and won't need to sweat as much about buying cases or protective film prior to unpacking them. Better screens, cleaner audio, added battery life and new recording abilities are all sweet additions to a package that could have sold well on looks and price alone. Our belief is that these new models will be Apple's best sellers ever, assuming they exist long enough to reach those numbers.
Moreover, Apple deserves special praise for finally offering an affordable 8GB unit as small as a bleeding-edge cell phone - the black or red $249 iPod nano holds enough music to satisfy virtually any typical buyer, and looks every bit as sharp as the 4GB model it replaces. We are absolutely certain that we will be using this new top-of-line nano far more, and with greater anti-scratch confidence, than we did its impressive predecessor.
These points aside, there's no question that the iPod nano - like the iPod mini at the one-year point in its short life - won't be Apple's most cutting-edge iPod for much longer. Though Apple can and hopefully will extend its appeal with additional colors and firmware tweaks, its inability to play either videos or downloadable games leaves it two strong and unbridgeable steps beneath the fifth-generation iPod. Similarly, though we're thrilled that it can now record audio with help from microphone accessories, and continue to receive FM radio with a separate accessory, there's no doubt that the next year will see even better multifunction competitors emerge as challengers.
For today, the iPod nano is a truly excellent, highly recommendable product to any type of potential iPod owner - certainly Apple's best flash player yet - and there will likely continue to be a place for nanos in Apple's lineup for the foreseeable future. But by 2007, we'd expect it to become the iPod shuffle of users' expectations - the bare minimum we'll want to use, nothing more.
Editors' Note: iLounge only reviews products in "final" form, but many companies now change their offerings - sometimes several times - after our reviews have been published. This iLounge article provides more information on this practice, known as revving.


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The new BMW 3 Series Sedan is already leaving everything behind it, including conventions and expectations. Once again the icon reinvents itself with pioneering design language as it enters the dawn of a new era. Propelling the ultimate sports sedan are even more powerful and efficient engines.
The new design of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan.
The interactive cockpit of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan.
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I share my experiences in genealogy education, including taking classes at the National Institute for Genealogical Studies and preparing my BCG portfolio. I also post updates to my personal research and general genealogy news.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
SNGF - My Matrilineal Line
In the meantime, I thought I'd jump back in here with something fun. Randy at Genea-Musings posted this challenge:
"Hey genealogy buffs - it's Saturday Night again -- time for more Genealogy Fun!!
Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to:
1) List your matrilineal line - your mother, her mother, etc. back to the first identifiable mother. Note: this line is how your mitochondrial DNA was passed to you!
2) Tell us if you have had your mitochondrial DNA tested, and if so, which Haplogroup you are in.
3) Post your responses on your own blog post, in Comments to this blog post, or in a Status line on Facebook or in your Stream at Google Plus.
4) If you have done this before, please do your father's matrilineal line, or your grandfather's matrilineal line, or your spouse's matrilineal line.
5) Does this list spur you to find distant cousins that might share one of your matrilineal lines?"
Here's my matrilineal line:
a) My mother, Laura, whose maiden name was Fritzley.
b) Helen Ada Brenton (1924 Brownsville, PA - 2008 Pittsburgh, PA), married William Fritzley.
c) Gertrude Ada Swift (1903 Scottsdale, PA - 1953 Brownsville, PA), married Everett Brenton.
d) Delilah Ferguson (1872 Mount Pleasant, PA - 1936 Mount Pleasant), married Robert Swift.
These next two generations are unverified; many online family trees have them, but I haven't found anything to support them yet other than a few census records.
e) Catherine Pletcher (1832 Westmoreland County, PA - 1895 Bullskin, PA), married George W. Ferguson.
f) Phoebe Nichols (1802 Liberty, PA - 1872 Ruffsdale, PA), married David Pletcher.
I intend on having my mitochondrial DNA tested as soon as I can save up for it, and I'm very much looking forward to the results.
This line is one that I don't have much information about past my great-great grandmother, Delilah (Ferguson) Swift. I know there must be many, many distant cousins out there, and I hope to find more of them soon!
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Hey! Geneapprenice, We're from the same area. Maybe our paths cross and we don't know it! My Husband grew up in the Mt. Pleasant area.Good luck on your work and welcome back. JLK/NK56ReplyDelete
Hi! I wouldn't be surprised if we did have some common branches. Thanks!ReplyDelete
I'm working on listing my Matrilineal Line too. It's a fun exercise to look at our maternal ancestors in a different light.ReplyDelete
Enjoyed reading yours.
Cindy (Genealogy Circle)
P.S. I have someone from Westmoreland County, PA too. I'll have to check again to see who it is. :-)
Thanks, Cindy :) Let me know if there are any common links in our Westmoreland research - I'll be happy to share my info.ReplyDelete


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(Taken from Deloitte) Different organizations transform their business models for different reasons.
Some are positioning themselves for new growth opportunities, or trying to stay ahead of shifting consumer preferences. Others are restructuring to improve efficiency and reduce costs, or seeking to capitalize on lower labor rates offshore. And many are playing catch up on changes that were put on hold during the downturn and are now long overdue. However, one thing they have in common is the desire to dramatically improve their business performance.
Deloitte's Business Model Transformation services help drive the business and operating model changes required to achieve an organization's strategic vision. This includes everything from architecting the future state operating model to designing and leading a transition program to put the model in place – because even the leading business model is only as good as its implementation.
Although a transformation effort may start small and expand over time, it will likely have a fundamental and far-reaching impact on how an organization operates. Deloitte has a broad range of specialty areas, including enterprise model design, shared services, outsourcing, enterprise cost reduction, real estate and location strategy, and contact centers. We also have deep knowledge and experience in many major industries. This different combination enables us to provide custom-tailored services and insights that can help organizations tackle their complex challenges from every angle.


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Study of Sildenafil to Treat Newborns With Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01409031
Recruitment Status : Terminated (This trial was terminated early due to lack of recruitment.)
First Posted : August 3, 2011
Results First Posted : February 1, 2019
Last Update Posted : February 1, 2019
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|Condition or disease
|Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Respiratory Failure
|Drug: Intravenous Sildenafil Other: Placebo
|Phase 2
Term infants with respiratory failure and persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) are among the most critically ill infants in the NICU, with significant mortality and morbidity reported even for infants with moderate disease. Currently, management is largely supportive, and includes oxygen, mechanical ventilation (conventional or high frequency ventilation), and exogenous surfactant therapy. Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) is a pulmonary vasodilator that was approved for the treatment of hypoxic respiratory failure (HRF) and PPHN of the newborn in 1999 based on clinical trials showing a reduction in the need for rescue treatment with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
One promising therapy to decrease pulmonary arterial pressure and improve oxygenation is sildenafil. Sildenafil is a cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase inhibitor that causes relatively selective pulmonary vasodilation. The use of intravenous (IV) sildenafil was recently FDA approved for use in adults in PPHN. A pilot trial studying dose response and pharmacokinetics in 36 term newborns with PPHN found that IV sildenafil was well tolerated and has the potential to induce marked improvements in oxygenation. The data from this pilot trial provided background to support the dosing regimen for this Phase II trial. We hypothesize that IV sildenafil will acutely reduce pulmonary artery pressure and improve oxygenation in near-term and term infants with PPHN, thus reducing the need for rescue therapy iNO and/or ECMO.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|3 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|Phase II Trial of Sildenafil in Newborns With Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
|Study Start Date :
|July 2011
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|October 2013
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|October 2013
|Experimental: Intravenous Sildenafil
Drug: Intravenous Sildenafil
0.4 mg/kg bolus, followed by a continuous infusion of 1.6 mg/kg/day or an equivalent volume of placebo (D5W); infusion will be initiated as a bolus over 3 hours, followed by a controlled continuous infusion for up to 7 days.
Other Name: Revatio
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
0.4 mg/kg bolus, followed by a continuous infusion of 1.6 mg/kg/day or an equivalent volume of placebo (D5W); infusion will be initiated as a bolus over 3 hours, followed by a controlled continuous infusion for up to 7 days.
Other: Placebo
An equivalent volume of placebo (D5W)infusion will be initiated as a bolus over 3 hours, followed by a controlled continuous infusion for up to 7 days.
- Improvement in Oxygenation [ Time Frame: From baseline values at 4 and 24 hours ]
- Receipt of Standard Therapy at Any Point During the 7-day Treatment Period [ Time Frame: 7-day treatment period ]Receipt of standard therapy (inhaled nitric oxide [iNO] and/or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation [ECMO]) at any point during the 7-day treatment period
- Change in Pulmonary Arterial Pressure [ Time Frame: Baseline and 4 hours post study drug administration ]Change in pulmonary arterial pressure as calculated by echocardiography
- Duration of Supplemental O2 [ Time Frame: Participants will be on supplemental O2 an average of 2 weeks ]
- Age at Hospital Discharge [ Time Frame: Participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 3 weeks ]
- Duration of Mechanical Ventilation [ Time Frame: Participants will be on mechanical ventilation an average of 1 week ]
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|up to 72 Hours (Child)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Signed informed consent from legally acceptable guardian
PPHN or hypoxemic respiratory failure associated with:
- Idiopathic PPHN
- Meconium aspiration syndrome
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Sepsis
- Pneumonia
- Greater than or equal to 35 weeks gestation
- Age at enrollment less than 72 hours
- Moderate hypoxemic respiratory failure, with 12<OI<35 (oxygenation index, calculated as FiO2 * mean airway pressure * 100 / postductal PaO2)
- Absence of structural heart disease (except patent ductus arteriosus, atrial septal defect <1cm, or muscular ventricular septal defect < 2mm)
- Absence of lethal congenital anomaly
- Not participating in another concurrent experimental study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior or immediate need for iNO or ECMO
- Profound hypoxemia: qualifying PaO2 <30 mmHg, from a blood gas drawn within 30 minutes of starting study drug infusion.
- Hypotension: Mean arterial pressure <35 mmHg
- Congenital heart disease, except patent ductus arteriosus, atrial septal defect <1cm, or muscular ventricular septal defect <2mm
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia or lung hypoplasia syndromes, diagnosed on the basis of prolonged oligohydramnios
- Active seizures
- Apgar score of <3 at 5 minutes
- Bleeding diathesis
- Receipt of any other experimental drug or device
Receipt of any prohibited concurrent medication:
- Potent cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors (e.g., erythromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole and protease inhibitors)
- Endothelin antagonists (e.g. Tracleer/bosentan)
- Intravenous nitrates or nitric oxide donors
- Known hereditary degenerative retinal disorders such as retinitis pigmentosa.
- In the opinion of the investigator, a subject who is not likely to complete the study or would be considered inappropriate for the study, for any reason.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01409031
|United States, Colorado
|University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
|Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
|United States, Illinois
|Northwestern Memorial Hospital
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
|Anne and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60614
|United States, New York
|Women's & Children's Hospital of Buffalo SUNY
|Buffalo, New York, United States, 14222
|United States, Tennessee
|Vanderbilt University
|Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232
|United States, Utah
|Primary Children's Medical Center, Utah
|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84113
|University of Utah
|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84132
|Principal Investigator:
|John Kinsella, MD
|University of Colorado, Denver
|Responsible Party:
|University of Colorado, Denver
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01409031 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
1U01HL102235 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|First Posted:
|August 3, 2011 Key Record Dates
|Results First Posted:
|February 1, 2019
|Last Update Posted:
|February 1, 2019
|Last Verified:
|January 2019
|Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
|Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
Keywords provided by University of Colorado, Denver:
respiratory failure
pulmonary hypertension
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hypertension, Pulmonary
Respiratory Insufficiency
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Lung Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Respiration Disorders
Sildenafil Citrate
Vasodilator Agents
Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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The Mexican Manufacturing Renaissance
March 2013
Steve Kay: I'm Steve Kay, senior economist and coordinator of the Atlanta Fed's America Center, and I'm talking to Ed Skelton, a business economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. We're going to discuss the resurgence of manufacturing in Mexico, which is a development that Ed has watched closely. Ed, thanks for joining us today.
Ed Skelton: Thank you, Steve. It's a pleasure to be with you this morning.
Kay: In the current issue of Econ South, we have a story on the expansion of Mexico's manufacturing sector, and we note that forecasters now expect Mexico's manufacturing exports to the United States to grow and even displace some of China's exports to the United States. Do you agree with these forecasts? And if so, what accounts for this Mexican boom in manufacturing?
Skelton: Well, first off, manufacturing is very important to Mexico. Manufacturing is directly responsible for about 17 percent of the country's GDP, or gross domestic product. And there are two things that have been driving manufacturing's recent growth. The first is rapid productivity growth, and the second is foreign investment is paying off. Where manufacturing is really booming in Mexico is auto manufacturing for exports to the U.S. It's roughly tied with oil for Mexico's biggest export. The other thing is, it's not just vehicle parts. A lot of times people think that Mexico produces the vehicle parts. But increasingly, Mexico is producing the cars themselves within Mexico.
Other big sources of the manufacturing growth are different types of machinery. Electrical machinery, industrial machinery, things like that—those are also big exports from Mexico to the U.S. Mexico is the third-largest trading partner with the U.S., behind only Canada and China. It's actually gaining on Canada.
The bottom line behind Mexican manufacturing is that it's moving up the value added chain. The stereotype of cheap, labor-intensive goods produced in Mexico is dead. One example of Mexico moving up this value-added chain is that Mexico is beginning to export services. Increasingly, the border factories, the maquiladoras, are increasingly using domestic sources for services and then exporting the finished product. Before, the services side of production would come from the U.S. side of the border. So this is an important development because these services based jobs pay higher wages than traditional manufacturing jobs.
In looking at Mexico versus China, there's a misconception that the rise of Chinese manufacturing has hurt Mexico. This was true, this used to be true, so it's based in history. When China first ascended to the World Trade Organization in 2001, Mexico lost market share as the U.S. began importing some goods, particularly these labor-intensive goods that I mentioned—and also goods that are cheap to ship—from China rather than Mexico. So what happened is Mexico suffered a fairly painful adjustment period, which is really similar to any other incident of opening up trade. You know there's winners and there's losers, and at least in the short run there's this disruption and there's somewhat painful adjustment. But Mexico has two big advantages over China. The first is transportation costs, right? They have geography on their side. Obviously you don't have to go across the Pacific Ocean to get from China to the U.S., whereas Mexico shares a border, obviously. The second advantage is the productivity side. Wages in Mexico's manufacturing sector are more than three times higher than Chinese manufacturing wages. In Mexico, the hourly wage for someone working in manufacturing is $6.20, whereas in China it's $1.70. But what's happened is productivity has more than kept pace with rising manufacturing wages. So it delivers a better value and it keeps Mexico competitive internationally.
Kay: Following up on the first question, just a few short years ago we were comparing Mexico's economic prospects unfavorably with those of Brazil and other commodity-exporting countries. Mexico was stuck trading with the slower-growing U.S. economy while Brazil was selling commodities to rapidly expanding emerging markets like China. These days Mexico's prospects are looking much brighter. What accounts for this?
Skelton: Yeah, and it's one of those things. Mexico had relied on commodities to fuel growth. This began to change in the '80s. And when it really accelerated was with the signing of the North America Free Trade Agreement in 1994. And another thing that's happen within Mexico, one of the things that's helped Mexico, is the boring policy discipline. Their federal budgets have been balanced or near-balanced for years. They have low national debt, prices are stable, inflation is stable. In a lot of ways, Mexico has gone from a crisis-prone, kind of a rollercoaster of an economy to a fairly boring economy. And I say that as a compliment, right? To me, boring is good.
Kay: Mexico's new president, Enrique Peña Nieto, has an ambitious reform agenda. What has he accomplished so far and what is your view of the prospects for reform over these next few years?
Skelton: Well, the reforms actually started happening before Peña Nieto even took over the presidency. The departing president, Felipe Calderon, gave him a nice present, which was labor market reform, the first labor market reform in about 40 years. The labor reform creates a more flexible labor market and makes it easier to hire and fire workers. One of the paradoxes of unemployment and labor law is that in countries where it's easier to fire workers they have lower unemployment rates and also more efficient economies.
The second thing that happened—and this happened right after Peña Nieto took office—was an education reform. And there are a couple of interesting things about the education reform. First is to get the reform passed, it required a majority of state legislatures to approve the reform. So after taking office in December, by January Peña Nieto was able to get 18 of the 31 state legislatures to approve the reform. The actual details of the reform still have yet to be ironed out, but the essence of the reform is that it shifts the oversight of teacher hiring, evaluation, and competency exams from the teachers' union to the federal government.
A second development is right after the reform was passed, Elba Esther Gordillo—who's nicknamed "La Maestra," or the teacher—she's the longtime head of the teachers' union, and she's also someone who had long been considered untouchable. Gordillo was arrested and she was charged with embezzling $200 million. She's also charged with money laundering. So looking at the prospects for additional reform, the prospects seem really good. I'm cautiously but extremely optimistic. And the first thing, it started when Peña Nieto took office. He developed a pact with Mexico, and so one of the things he did is he wrote this pact and he wrote it with the other political parties and had them sign off on this pact as well. And what this pact with Mexico did was it laid out the things that were necessary for Mexico's economic development. And essentially it's a framework for structural reform. It addresses everything from education, to the judicial system, to property rights, to developing a more competitive economy, to improving infrastructure, to opening up the energy sector. It's extremely wide ranging. The genius was in writing this pact with all the parties present at the table.
In the U.S., we like to talk about bipartisanship. The politicians talk about it, but it's tough to deliver. What Mexico seems to have delivered with three main political parties, is actually an example of tripartisanship, if that's a word. It's already bearing fruit. We've seen it in the education reform. Right now there's a telecommunications reform in front of the Mexican congress. A judicial reform has been proposed. The details are still being drafted. There's an outline of an energy reform and foundation for a tax reform.
One other thing that happened was within Peña Nieto's own party—the PRI, the ruling party. What they did is, at their most recent national assembly meeting, they changed the parties official platform, they agreed that private investment could have a bigger role in the country' energy industry, and also that a value-added tax could be extended to include food and medicine. And the reason this was important is it cleared some procedural impediments. Historically, PRI members couldn't support these types of reforms because the plank of the party said, "No, we don't agree with this." So what happened was it cleared the way for the ruling party and the ruling-party politicians to support these reforms.
Kay: Most economists agree that monopolies have had a negative impact on economic growth in Mexico. Do you think that this government will be able to weaken the telecommunications monopoly? You mentioned there already has been a telecommunications reform. How far do you think that reform is going to go?
Skelton: Well the reform is still in front of Congress. So it's been announced, it's in front of Congress, and one of the things that makes me extremely optimistic is when the reform was announced and the president announced the reform, he was flanked by the leaders of the country's three main political parties. So in my opinion there has never been a better time to reform telecommunications. But what happens is the telecommunications reform in Mexico, it doesn't just take on special interests, it takes on maybe the most special of all of Mexico's special interests. You have a combination of the world's richest man, Carlos Slim, who dominates the country's fixed and mobile phone industry, and there's also a pair of billionaires that they're taking on in the television industry. To pass the reform, the three parties will need to maintain a near-solidarity in the face of these most special of all interests. Looking at the reform itself, one thing it does is it overhauls the regulation of telecommunications. It sets up a brand-new regulator called the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones. And it also sets up a specialized court system. Before, under the old regulatory regime, any competitive or regulatory disputes were kicked to the country's judicial system. So the deep pockets of these dominant telecommunications firms could keep these disputes mired in the courts with appeals and what they call amparos, or stays, for years and years and years. This new system would expedite these disputes and at least, as designed in the law, would resolve them in a more timely manner. One of the more important things about the new regulator is that it would be granted the power to force companies with market shares over 50 percent to sell assets. To put into perspective exactly how uncompetitive the industry is, Carlos Slim owned America Movil, had a 75 percent market share in fixed line phone service, a 70 percent market share in broadband Internet, and a 70 percent market share in mobile phones, while Televisa controls 60 percent of the free-to-air broadcasting market. Potentially to help with these asset sales, the reform also allows increased foreign ownership of media and phone companies. I would argue this is essential if they want to reduce the dominant firms' market shares below 50 percent.
Kay: Mexican state and local debt has been rising rapidly in recent years. Is this something we should be concerned about?
Skelton: Being an economist, I'm going to give you a straight answer, and the answer is yes and no. It's small as a percent of GDP. So on a national scale, the size isn't a big deal. One good thing is it did lead to a reform of how state and local governments support their finances, and it's made their finances more transparent. So it's one of those things that even though the federal government could fairly easily bail out the state and local governments, there is also the need to enforce discipline because what's happened is there's been a few of these state and local governments that have been undisciplined borrowers, that have willingly borrowed a lot of money. So at the end of the day, bailouts reward bad behavior, and rewarding bad behavior is bad policy. The government is facing this balance between making sure investors feel their money is safe in the country, and also that they are willing to invest in the country while also preserving policy discipline and maintaining the proper incentives for the state and local governments.
Kay: For my last question, I'd like to ask: In thinking about Mexico's economy in the next five to ten years, what are the things we should be most concerned about?
Skelton: Well in the shorter run, one thing is the reversal of capital flows. Mexico has been not just a darling of emerging markets, but it's also been seen as a safe haven for investors, so it's seen a large amount of portfolio inflows. Capital inflows have been good for the country in terms of lower interest rates and providing additional sources of funding. The catch is the international financial market is anything but sustainable right now. And we would expect to see a reversal of capital flows at some point. So the question is: Is this reversal or normalization of capital flows going to be somewhat orderly in the fact that investors let their existing dead instruments expire and simply not roll them over? Or is it going to be less orderly, where we see a sudden reversal of capital flows? If we see a sudden reversal, than that would be somewhat disruptive to the economy and the exchange rate. So these capital inflows, it's the good and bad news of policy discipline, because there could a reversal at some point in their future.
Another risk is that Mexico is still tied to the economic performance of the U.S., particularly U.S. industrial production. If you get up one morning and you want to know how Mexico is doing, the fastest way to do that is to look at U.S. industrial production numbers, and that explains a lot of what is happening in Mexico. Mexico has diversified its trade. Twelve to fifteen years ago over 90 percent of Mexican exports went to the U.S. Now that number is only—only, right?—78 percent. Mexico, to diversify, it's become arguably the most open country in the world. Twelve free trade agreements with 44 countries, you know being next to the U.S. is a double-edged sword. You've got the world's largest economy at your doorstep, so it's smart to do that. But by the same token some diversification is needed.
But the bottom line is, with the U.S. just to the north, the ability to diversify internationally is limited. The key is to sufficiently develop internal markets to allow domestic demand to play a bigger role in economic growth and development. So in that regard, countries such as Germany or maybe Korea are good models to follow. They're export oriented, but their domestic economies are strong enough that they can support growth too. Which gets to our next point, that it's also necessary to develop the economy. So another risk is, in spite of my optimism, what if the country is unable to pass structural reform? Or if the structural reforms that are ultimately approved are watered down and don't address the weaknesses within the country? Number one is the education system has to be improved. Mexico is either next to last or last among all OECD [Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development] countries. Mexico is virtually last in every measure of educational achievement. And so to continue up the value-added chain, Mexico has to close this gap with other countries. It's absolutely vital for Mexico's continued development and also to continue the gains the country has made in manufacturing.
The next risk is, I guess it's sort of the elephant in the room, it's the thing I hate talking about the most, and that's drug violence. According to Mexico's Secretary of the Interior, more than 70,000 people died in drug related violence in Mexico between 2006 and 2011. The formal president, Felipe Calderon, had focused on fighting narco-trafficking. Peña Nieto has changed the strategy to reducing homicides, kidnapping, extortion, to strengthening the rule of law in the country.
Kay: Ed, I'd like to thank you for being with us today.
Skelton: Thank you, Steve. It's been a pleasure.
Kay: Again, we've been speaking today with Ed Skelton, a business economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. This concludes our EconSouth Now podcast on manufacturing in Mexico. For more information, please see the first quarter 2013 edition of EconSouth magazine, where you'll find our article on this topic. On our website, frbatlanta.org, you can read the full article about this topic or subscribe to EconSouth in print. Thanks for listening and please return for more podcasts. If you have comments please e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Right now only Chapter 10 is converted over to the new format, everybody should take a look and let me know if it looks weird in your browsers.
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I've used a Trek 7700 Multitrack for the past 13 years as a commuting and recreational vehicle. It's been a great bike, but the weight and the front suspension conspired to restrict the distance that I could ride to about 50-75 miles. I was therefore looking for an alternative that addressed the weight and suspension issues, yet would be rugged enough to stand up to the rigors of urban riding. The Diverge Expert Carbon nails these objectives and then some. I've accumulated a mere 60+ miles on the machine, so consider this a preliminary review. The ride is smooth and easily controlled. The reduced weight, coupled with the improved efficiency introduced by not having a front suspension result in a machine that flattens moderate hills, while allowing the rider to maintain a comfortable cadence on steep, long grinds. On the flat, I can maintain a speed of 18 miles per hour without difficulty, in contrast to the 14 miles per hour I had become accustomed to with my Trek. The hydraulic disc brakes are noting short of amazing in terms of stopping power and responsiveness, providing a degree of modulation that I have never experienced before. The Shimano Ultegra component set shifts responsively and confidently. This was important to me, as I had become accustomed to the top-notch performance of the Shimano Deore component set on my Trek, and was unwilling to step down from this level of performance. My only complaint is that Specialized did not include the customary pair of lugs at the sides of the seat stays that accommodate attachment of rack stays. To address this, I designed and fabricated a rack stay that attaches to the frame at the crotch formed by the intersection of the seat stays. It works well; it was just annoying to have to do. It is also a bit perplexing that Specialized does not specify a torque value for the rear axle, unlike they do for the front (12 Nm). I've adopted this value for the rear and it seems to work fine. In sum, this bicycle embodies everything I was looking for in a model that would stand up to the rigors of urban commuting, yet make it possible for me to do the occasional century ride. It's sensational.
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Princesses by day, crime fighters by night. The Disney princesses get a much-needed makeover, ditching those cumbersome gowns for spandex and ass-kicking books, getting them ready to save the day.
This isn't the first comic book reinterpretation of the Disney princesses we've seen — the princesses have starred in Sin City, in cheesecake pinups, and in horror comics — but this one, from DeviantArt user kreugan, transforms the princesses into straight-up superheroes. Of course, Mulan has always been a battle-ready heroine — no special outfit needed.
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Just under a week until Christmas and I think I'm almost done my Christmas list of homemade gifts, just my cards to finish. Here's a perfect sketch to try this week at CAS(E) this Sketch for a Christmas card.
I came across this pretty silver gift bag and decided to use it on my card for the sentiment, which is a die cut. I was going to put a poinsettia on it, but the texture on the sentiment (there are small circles if you look close enough) seemed to lean to a more contemporary card so I went with textured white circles instead.
You have 3 weeks to play this challenge, we'll be back again on January 9th. Enjoy your holidays!


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Garland Coulson needed a new print or packaging design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 65 designs submitted by 40 freelance designers.
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Watch as Adam Levine and Jenna Dewan Tatum break the number one code of horror movies. Do not have sex in abandoned tuberculosis ward/insane asylum. Seriously, these two freaky kids are just asking to be impaled by haunted nuns — they actually start getting down on the exam tables and playing with the creepy leftover doctors' tools.
For shame, beautiful youths! Has the Scream franchise taught you nothing?
Anyways the whole point of this tease is to hype up the new "bloody face" monster, and they say "Bloody Face" a lot, so mission accomplished? On the plus side, looks like FX is back to pushing their "you can't do that on TV" sex limits, which is always fun to watch. We're excited — bring on the weird sex ghost stuff!
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Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
A poll conducted last month shows that nearly half of all Palestinians will never recognize Israel's right to exist as the national homeland of the Jewish people, even if a comprehensive peace agreement that meets all Arab demands is achieved.
Conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, the poll asked:
"There is a proposal that after the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and the settlement of all issues in dispute, including the refugees and Jerusalem issues, there will be a mutual recognition of Israel as the state of the Jewish people and Palestine as the state of the Palestinians people. Do you agree or disagree to this proposal?"
While just over 50 percent said they would agree to such an outcome, 46.8 percent said they will never recognize Israel under those terms.
The results of the poll demonstrate the effects of over a decade of Palestinian Authority school education and media propaganda that has portrayed Israel as an usurper and the Jews as foreign invaders. It is only natural that those most fully indoctrinated by this education and media propaganda would never be able to view Israel as anything but an enemy, even with a full peace treaty.
That is precisely the reason that the original "Oslo Accords" stipulated that both sides must educate their people for peace and coexistence. The Palestinian Authority has instead used millions of dollars in foreign aid to do the opposite, as revealed time and again by organizations like Palestinian Media Watch.
But since a comprehensive peace deal is not even in sight, the poll went on to ask participants what Palestinians should do in the meantime. A large 41.1 percent minority said they support a full return to armed violence against Israeli Jews. In other words, terrorism.
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Red Band Trailer For 'Hatchet III' Keeps The Blood (And The Balls)!
In limited theaters June 14 from MPI/Dark Sky Films, the official red band trailer for Hatchet III has now premiered (via EW)! It looks pretty good, seemingly placing Danielle Harris' character in jail for much of the running time. Are those balls in the tree Colton Dunn's balls from Part 2? We'll have to find out!
The film marks the directorial debut of BJ McDonnell who previously has handled A and B camera operations on such features as Rob Zombie's Halloween remake, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and the first two Hatchet films. Danielle Harris and Kane Hodder return in Hatchet III and are joined by Zach Galligan (Gremlins), Derek Mears (Friday the 13th 2009), Caroline Williams (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2), Sean Whalen (The People Under the Stairs) and others.
"The film continues the tale of the now-iconic villain Victor Crowley (Kane Hodder). As a search and recovery team heads into the haunted swamp to pick up the pieces and carnage left behind from the first two films, Marybeth (Danielle Harris) hunts down the true secret to ending the voodoo curse that has left the ghost of Victor Crowley haunting and terrorizing Honey Island Swamp for decades."