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Ensuring The Safety Of Imported Food Ingredients
A flattening world, consumer price resistance and overtaxed regulators require new approaches to ensure the safety of imported food ingredients.
Two weeks after a massive recall of several brands of pet foods and after dozens of dogs and cats have died of unexplained intestinal ills, scientists at FDA's Forensic Chemistry Center in Cincinnati make an unusual discovery: There are high levels of melamine in the food.
An industrial chemical used to make plastics and sterilize swimming pools, the melamine seems to have come from the added wheat gluten. But how did it ever get in that ingredient?
In another two weeks, the whole country would learn how China had become one of the world's leading suppliers of ingredients, and not just for pet foods. That's right, the same country known for cheap angora wool sweaters, lead-based paint on toys and knock-offs of copyrighted and trademarked goods was supplying us with basic ingredients for our foods. And consumers didn't even know it.
Consumer reactions were numerous and varied. How could this happen in America, where consumers enjoy one of the safest food supplies in the world? This time it involved pets, but could the same thing happen to human food? And when did we start importing food ingredients from China?
Perhaps that last question was the most perplexing. American parents, who also had begun returning toys and children's jewelry tainted with lead paint, were learning what a huge trading partner China had become. Now did they have to worry if there are dangerous Chinese ingredients in their frozen pizza?
A $2 trillion issue
The same economic factors making China the source of millions of Mattel toys – and Vietnam the world's leading exporter of pepper – are making developing nations the source of many of our (and the world's) food ingredients.
Some 80 percent of the world's ascorbic acid – vitamin C, used as a preservative -- is now made in China. So is 40 percent of the world's xanthan gum. China is the leading provider of seafood to the U.S.
The burgeoning global economy results in the importation of foods and ingredients by 825,000 importers from 150 countries, some from developing countries without strong food-safety inspection systems.
There are economic factors pushing growth in food imports, explains David Acheson, who just got a new FDA title in January: associate commissioner for foods. "(For consumers), the expectation is, 'I don't want to pay $5 for a head of lettuce.' How are you going to deal with that? You import the food."
Imports of food and ingredients alone amount to 25,000 shipments every day, according to the commissioner. "Food imports grew at an average annual rate of 14 percent per year, and during the past five years, FDA-regulated food imports from China increased by more than 140 percent," he says.
Food labels must indicate the list of ingredients and where the end-product is made, but there's no requirement to list the country of origin of the ingredients. A product made in the U.S. might contain ingredients from China, Mexico, India or South Africa. Anywhere along the way, some unscrupulous supplier or the ingredient importer might substitute a food-grade product with a cheaper or industrial-grade version. Or worse.
Imports of all sorts in 2007 totaled more than $2 trillion, or twice of the economy of Brazil, according to Michael Leavitt, secretary of Health and Human Services (parent of the FDA). "And we're likely to see it grow even further because as the world continues to flatten and as the global economy continues to expand, we expect we'll see as much as three times the amount of import activity in this country by 2015 as we do now," he told National Public Radio.
Arriving through 300 ports of entry, shipments of food into the U.S. have quadrupled since 1996, when our agricultural trade balance was more than $27 billion. Today, U.S. agricultural and food exports outweighed imports by a scant $8 billion. Individual shipments of food and ingredients from China alone have grown from 82,000 in 2002 to 199,000 in 2006 and are expected to soon hit 300,000.
Simply too complex
The $64,000 question becomes: How can the U.S. government and the food industry make certain imported foods and ingredients are safe for consumers and how do they protect their brands?
First, let's take the government.
A complex regulatory environment exists in the U.S. More than a dozen federal agencies oversee various aspects of food safety. Primarily, FDA shares responsibility with USDA, Dept. of Homeland Security, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health and agricultural agencies. And you wonder why the government outsources organic certification.
Today, regulatory authorities not only have to look at the quality of imports but they must be watchful for harmful chemicals and contaminants introduced by terrorists.
Oversight for $417 billion worth of domestic food and some $60 billion of imported food each year is the purview of the FDA. That includes about 80 percent of the food supply -- just about everything we eat except for meat, poultry, dairy and some egg products, which are regulated by USDA.
Unlike the USDA, the FDA has no authority to require a foreign country to send us safe food. Its job is to find unsafe food at the port of entry. Given the high number of imports, FDA can only physically inspect a small percentage of products, so a risk-based approach is the most sensible way to identify products for inspection.
FDA claims to "screen" 100 percent of the foods that legally enter the U.S. and are subject to its authority, according to an FDA spokesman. Inspectors then target and identify the products and countries of origin for which it has the greatest concern. Those products, representing 1 to 2 percent of the food imports regulated by FDA, are physically inspected, and FDA samples a subset of these for lab analysis.
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Who doesn't remember running through the sprinkler on a hot summer day? I think it's one of everyone's cherished childhood memories. Sure, we love the ocen, the lake and the pool ... but when it's not on the agend a and the temperature is soaring, drag out those sprinklers. Well, actually, you can just turn on the hose and the kids will have fun. Hang the hose over a tree branch and you have a homemade outdoor shower to run through.
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October 23, 2012
From the ABA Law Practice Management Chair
From the ABA Law Practice Management Chair
After nearly 20 years as a practicing lawyer, and more than 10 years managing a law firm, I still find myself anxiously awaiting each new chance to connect with my colleagues in the ABA Law Practice Management Section. Whether it be reading Law Practice magazine, reviewing one of LPM's many books or attending an LPM program, after all this time I remain a student thankful for the opportunity to learn from my peers.
As I begin my year as Law Practice Management Section Chair, I can't help but feel excited about the great team that we have assembled to continue the tradition of providing premier practice management content for the members of the legal profession. These are people with a real passion for service in each of LPM's core areas—marketing, management, technology and finance. Every one of them is committed to sharing his or her experience through our network of accomplished volunteers. (Turn to page 16 of this issue for a directory of this year's leaders.)
In the coming year, we'll continue to provide our world-class programs, beginning in October with the ABA Women Rainmakers Mid-Career Workshop in Tucson. Next April, we'll celebrate our 23rd year of ABA -TECHSHOW® in Chicago, with more than 60 hours of technology programming over three days. Also be sure to look for our Law Firm Marketing Strategies Conference, set for November 2009 in Philadelphia.
And don't be surprised if you see us in your local community, as we take more of our programming on the road. Plans are in place to provide educational sessions in each of our core areas at a joint meeting with the ABA Young Lawyers Division in New Orleans in May 2009, and we hope to follow up our successful Law Firm Management Roundtable, conducted in New York this past August. We're also -looking at a number of requests to bring some of our programming to state or local bar associations.
Our goals for the year include reaching out to those not yet taking full advantage of all the things that LPM has to offer. To do this, we'll build on our existing programs, and redouble our efforts to bring our content to our audience. Expect to see more new books, providing in-depth information on topics in each of LPM's core areas. Monthly telephone seminars will make content more accessible through distance learning, and we will continue to grow Law Practice Today , our monthly -webzine, available free of charge to everyone with an interest in the practice of law.
Still, for me, nothing compares to the information and experience available by getting involved directly in the development and delivery of content. By participating, I've been able to see the issues facing my colleagues firsthand, and to offer my perspective in developing solutions to the problems. I've also been given access to some of the leading authorities in dealing with practice management issues and, more than once, have taken advantage of their expertise.
As a member of the LPM Section, these opportunities are available to you, too, and I encourage each of you to make the most of them.


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I wrote this almost a year ago the day before my last day at Microsoft. You should really head over to my new blog to see what has been happening since then.
When to use Tuples in C#
I've seen people use the Tuple class in C# code and I've even done it myself once. And I didn't like it. I'm still struggling to see find a case where using a Tuple would actually be a good idea versus the alternatives. Read more here.
Tail Recursion and C#
Tail recursion is a powerful optimization since it typically improves both execution time and memory usage for recursive calls. It can also be your enemy if you forget about it. Read more here.
Logical task combinators
When I had to use Erlang for the very first time it was a brand new language and I was in collage. Back then Erlang did not have a logical not function so we had to define our own in order to make our code readable. At least given the knowledge me and my lab…
Hashtable vs ConcurrentDictionary
Historically I've seen the Hashtable be favored over ConcurrentDictionary with the assumption that is was more efficient allowing for lock free reads. Well they both allow lock free reads so which one is really the better option? Read more here!
Circuit Breaker Pattern
Start here to learn more about different ways to implement the circuit breaker pattern!
Lunch Dictator or Tweeting from PHP
A while back I needed a way to simply post tweets from PHP. To my disappointment most examples I found were about reading tweets or required a bunch of PHP modules I did not have the opportunity to use on the server where the script was going to run. So I had to do some…
429 vs 503
A while back I was involved in a discussion around using 429 instead of 503 in order to tell clients they should back off a little. And there are some good arguments for both. Here are my thoughts. Read more here.
Abstracting time
Probably one of the most common tight couplings I see is a dependency on system time, i.e. using DateTime.Now or DateTime.UtcNow directly in your code without any abstraction around it. A tight coupling that typically leads to very complex and fragile tests when trying to ad test coverage. Read more here.
Xbox One Launch Day
So what is it like to launch Xbox One? Given that it started 3am local time when New Zeeland first launched it has been an interesting and long day. Read more here.


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Considering that 3.75" VC figures go for $10 a pop (retail price), it's absurd to entertain the idea that 6" figures will be sold at $10 retail. And what are 6" Marvel figures retailing at? That's like saying, "Hey, a 2013 VW Jetta starts at $16,000, which seems too much for me. How many people would buy one for $8000?" Well, duh. After seeing the TF pics, I'm pretty much all in with the 6" line, starting with Luke, R2 and Sandtrooper.
Retail price IS the price you pay at a retailer, including discounts and sales. Did you mean Suggested Retail Price? Not that the distinction has any useful bearing on this conversation.I am not planning to buy these at $20 due to price and feeling like my collecting space is limited, but I would absolutely grab them at $10. I'm just wondering if the lower price would drive the masses to purchase or if factors like space, disinterest, new scale would still keep them away.
Learn to read? That's discussion?
B) 6" figures from various other toy lines aren't anywhere near $10
If they were on sale for $14.99 each would you maybe get them?
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James Reed "Poppa D" Dreher Sr.
James Reed "Poppa D" Dreher Sr., 77, of Bryant, passed away at his home on Jan. 2. He was born Nov. 26, 1935 in the Ironton Community of Pulaski County ,to the late Evelyn Elise and James Floyd Dreher. He graduated from Fuller High School and retired from his position as a mechanical engineer at Reynolds Metals Company in 1989. James was a member of the Bryant Water and Sewer Advisory Board and a member of the Bryant United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Virginia; and great-granddaughter Tinlee Elise Dreher.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 57 years, Patsy; son Jim Dreher Jr. and wife Credonna of Benton; daughters Yolanda Dreher of Little Rock, Genia Dreher Manley and husband Paul of Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren Cody Dreher and wife Stacy, Kalin Dunning and husband Russ, and Cooper Manley and Hudson Manley; and sister, Dorothy Groff and husband Phil of Port Orchard, Wash.
Funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5 at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Hammett Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Ivy Chapel Cemetery in Little Rock. Pallbearers are Cory Mitchell, Ryan Atwood, Danny Golden, Brian Golden, Cody Dreher, and Russ Dunning.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 at Ashby's.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Ivy Chapel Christian Church, 706 Ivy Chapel Rd., Little Rock, AR 72206.
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An Asiana Airlines flight packed with more than 300 people slammed into the runway while landing at San Francisco airport Saturday and caught fire, forcing many to escape by sliding down the emergency inflatable slides as flames tore through the plane.
SAN FRANCISCO — Police officers threw utility knives up to crew members inside the burning wreckage of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 so they could cut away passengers' seat belts. Passengers jumped down emergency slides, escaping from thick billowing smoke.
And amid the chaos, some urged fellow passengers to keep calm, even as flames tore through the Boeing 777's fuselage.
As investigators try to determine what caused the crash of Flight 214 that killed two passengers Saturday at San Francisco International Airport, the accident left many wondering how nearly all 307 people aboard were able to make it out alive.
"It's miraculous we survived," said passenger Vedpal Singh, who had a fractured collarbone and whose arm was in a sling.
Investigators took the flight data recorder to Washington, D.C., overnight to begin examining its contents for clues to the last moments of the flight, officials said. They also plan to interview the pilots, the crew and passengers.
"I think we're very thankful that the numbers were not worse when it came to fatalities and injuries," said National Transportation Safety Board chief Deborah Hersman on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday. "It could have been much worse."
While authorities have said very little about the investigation at this early stage, clues have emerged in witness accounts of the planes approach and video of the wreckage, leading one aviation expert to say the aircraft may have approached the runway too low.
Mike Barr, a former military pilot and accident investigator who teaches aviation safety at the University of Southern California, said it appeared that something on the plane in its low approach may have caught the runway lip — the seawall at the foot of the runway.
San Francisco is one of several airports around the country that border bodies of water that have walls at the end of their runways to prevent planes that overrun a runway from ending up in the water.
Since the plane was about to land, its landing gear would have already been down, Barr said. It's possible the landing gear or the tail of the plane hit the seawall, he said. If that happened, it would effectively slam the plane into the runway, he said.
Noting that some witnesses reported hearing the plane's engines rev up just before the crash, Barr said that would be consistent with a pilot who realized at the last minute that the plane was too low and was increasing power to the engines to try to increase altitude.
Barr said he could think of no reason why a plane would come in to land that low.
"When you heard that explosion, that loud boom and you saw the black smoke ... you just thought, my god, everybody in there is gone," said Ki Siadatan, who lives a few miles away from the airport and watched the plane's "wobbly" and "a little bit out of control" approach from his balcony.
"My initial reaction was I don't see how anyone could have made it," he said.
Inside the plane, Singh, who was sitting in the middle of the aircraft with his family, said there was no forewarning from the pilot or any crew members before the plane touched down hard and he heard a loud sound.
"We knew something was horrible wrong," said a visibly shaken Singh. He said the plane went silent before people tried to get out anyway they could. His 15-year-old son said luggage tumbled from the overhead bins.
Passenger Benjamin Levy said it looked to him that the plane was flying too low and too close to the bay as it approached the runway. Levy, who was sitting in an emergency exit row, said he felt the pilot try to lift the jet up before it crashed.
He said he thought the maneuver might have saved some lives. "Everybody was screaming. I was trying to usher them out," he recalled of the first seconds after the landing. "I said: 'Stay calm, stop screaming, help each other out, don't push.'"
By the time the flames were out, much of the top of the fuselage had burned away. The tail section was gone, with pieces of it scattered across the beginning of the runway. One engine appeared to have broken away.
The flight originated in Shanghai, China, and stopped over in Seoul, South Korea, before making the nearly 11-hour trip to San Francisco, airport officials said. The airline said there were 16 crew members aboard and 291 passengers. Thirty of the passengers were children.
San Francisco Fire Department Chief Joanne Hayes-White said the two who died were found outside of the plane. "Having surveyed that area, we're lucky that there hasn't been a greater loss," she said.
Airport spokesman Doug Yakel said 49 people were critically injured and 132 had less significant injuries.
South Korean government said the passengers included 141 Chinese, 77 South Koreans, 61 Americans, three Canadians, three from India, one Japanese, one Vietnamese and one from France, while the nationalities of the remaining three haven't been confirmed.
Chinese state media identified the dead as two 16-year-old girls from China's eastern Zhejiang province. China Central Television cited a fax from Asiana Airlines to the Jiangshan city government. They were identified as Ye Mengyuan and Wang Linjia.
At least 70 Chinese students and teachers were on the plane heading to summer camps, according to education authorities in China.
Asiana President Yoon Young-doo said at a televised news conference that it will take time to determine the cause of the crash. But when asked about the possibility of engine or mechanical problems, he said he doesn't believe they could have been the cause.
He said the plane was bought in 2006 but didn't provide further details. Asiana officials later said the plane was also built that year.
Yoon also bowed and offered an apology, "I am bowing my head and extending my deep apology" to the passengers, their families and the South Korean people over the crash, he said.
Four pilots were aboard the plane and they rotated on a two-person shift during the flight, according to The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in South Korea. The two who piloted the plane at the time of crash were Lee Jeong-min and Lee Gang-guk.
Yoon, the Asiana president, described the pilots as "skilled," saying three had logged more than 10,000 hours each of flight time. He said the fourth had put in almost that much time, but officials later corrected that to say the fourth had logged nearly 5,000 hours. All four are South Koreans.
Asiana is a South Korean airline, second in size to national carrier Korean Air. It has recently tried to expand its presence in the United States, and joined the Star Alliance, which is anchored in the U.S. by United Airlines.
The 777-200 is a long-range plane from Boeing. The twin-engine aircraft is often used for flights from one continent to another because it can travel 12 hours or more without refueling.
The most notable accident involving a 777 occurred on Jan. 17, 2008 at Heathrow Airport in London. British Airways Flight 28 landed hard about 1,000 feet short of the runway and slid onto the start of the runway. The impact broke the 777-200's landing gear. There were 47 injuries, but no fatalities.
Lowy reported from Washington, D.C. Associated Press writers Jason Dearen and Sudhin Thanawala in San Francisco, Scott Mayerowitz in New York, Pauline Arrillaga in Phoenix, Hyung-jin Kim in Seoul, South Korea, and Louise Watt in Beijing contributed to this report.
A look at Saturday's crash of Asiana Airlines flight 214 at the San Francisco International Airport:
— WHAT HAPPENED: The Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 crashed while landing after a likely 10-hour-plus flight from Seoul, South Korea. The flight originated in Shanghai and stopped in Seoul before the long trek to San Francisco.
— PACKED FLIGHT: There were 307 people aboard — 291 passengers and 16 crew members. Two people aboard the plane died, but the rest were accounted for late Saturday. Of the 182 injured people taken to hospitals, at least 49 were considered seriously hurt. The remaining 133 had minor to moderate injuries, while many of the other passengers or crew members had more minor injuries that didn't require extra treatment.
— INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS: The plane's passengers included 141 Chinese, 77 Koreans, 61 Americans and one Japanese. Nationalities of the remaining passengers weren't immediately known.
— WHAT WENT WRONG? The cause isn't clear, but based on witness accounts and video of the wreckage, one aviation safety expert suggested the plane may have approached the runway too low and a part of the plane may have caught the seawall at the end of the runway. Some eyewitnesses said the aircraft seemed to lose control and that the tail may have hit the ground. The NTSB was sending a team to the site to probe the crash.
— WHAT'S NEXT? Updated conditions of the injured are expected Sunday, and NTSB investigators face their first full day of investigating the cause.


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What impact does a change in exchange rate affect trade?
July 20, 2012 by admin
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There are so many currencies in this world that dealing with FX can be very tricky these days. With more and more sophisticated markets, it's not that simple to hedge your position. Markets can be very volatile and you want to limit your exposure to that volatility. That impact can be complex to understand for different aspects of the trade such as shipment finance.
Let's say you are a manufacturer of drugs and you have a contract with a hospital in Japan for 1 year. Japanese Yen will move in your favor or against you. During that timeframe, a lot of money can be a stake. If you have a $10m contract and Japanese Yen goes 10% against you, you might lose $1m. That's a lot of money! And that can be even wose. We know how markets can be highly volatile and you are not a trader. Your job is to manufacture drugs not to trade USD versus JPY.
To answer this specific issue, you can consider FX hedging contracts or different types of contracts to cover your exposure. Just talk to a financial advisor to find out what would be the best solution for you!
Enjoy trading!
Get the Loan You Need without Paperwork Hassles
July 24, 2011 by admin
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When you've got everything organized with your lender regarding loan terms, you'll be expected to fax in all of your paperwork to the loan provider. This can be a lot of work as anyone that's gone through it can tell you. First, you have to gather all appropriate documents and hope you've got everything required.
Then you've got to find a fax machine so you can fax all the paperwork to the correct agency. If you've got a fax machine, it's not a problem. If not, you'll be racing all over town trying to find one. Not to mention the problems of the documents being too light or too dark when they arrive at their destination.
Now, all of that may be a thing of the past for people that don't need to borrow large amounts of money. People living in the UK can borrow 40 to 800 pounds without having to fax in any paperwork at all. These no fax payday loans can be used for those little emergencies that tend to crop up when you can't afford them. However, if you need more money than that, you'll have to fax in your documents to a regular lender.
Something else that's great about no fax payday loans is their quick approval. Since no documentation is needed, it cuts down quite a bit on the time involved to approve someone for the loan. You simply enter your details through an application found online and submit it. In seconds, you have your answer.
While the no fax payday loans may be a lot simpler to obtain, there are still some things you'll need to do first. To begin with, make sure the lender you've chosen is a reputable one. Then you must provide a few details about yourself as there are some requirements to be met. These requirements are that you must be at least 18 years old, must have a bank account where your salary is directly deposited, your bank has to have a direct debit facility, and, possibly, you'll be required to have a checkbook.
Payday loans are typically secured ones, only needing a post-dated check from you as an agreement to a timely repayment. The lender will cash the post-dated check on the payment due date. This due date for final payment is usually a week or a month. The idea is for you to pay off the loan as soon as you get your next paycheck. Get such loans to buy what you need, which may vary from buying a house to resturant equipment financing.
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Forex Trading – Guidelines for Succeeding In Forex Trading Business
Forex trading is basically trading currency of one country with currency of the other country. Since the rates between the currencies usually keep changing, you can generate increased value while you hold the currency and then resell to earn the profit. Success in this business is what many amateur workers dream of. But hardly 10% of them succeed. The reason is the fact that they approach it with wrong strategies. Success in Forex trading is not as hard as you may think it is.
While talking about the right strategy towards making money with Forex trading, people have wide variety of opinions. Some may think it's just like gambling and luck matters more. Some may think a brain is all Forex needs. Some may tell you to be an expert and some may tell you to just know the basics.
In reality, all you need is a passion to learn and become rich. That's all. You can help yourself by using different Forex Trading Systems present out there. Here are some important tips for succeeding in forex trading business.
- Choosing A Friendly Forex Trading System: With the overview of the market, it can be extremely complicated to understand. You have to make sure you select a system that is both easy to understand and easy to operate. As an amateur Forex trader, always choose programs that are most user-friendly.
- Understand The Program: Get a full know-how of the system or the program before you invest in any money. This is extremely critical since not only it will save your money, it will build up your confidence so that when you invest in real money in the market, you are confident that you will do good. Understanding kicks away fear of the unknown, which is what most of the amateur investors deal with.
- Plan Ahead: Know what you want and plan your roadmap towards your goal. Without a clear purpose, you can't trade and succeed. Make financial goals and set out strategies to achieve them. Adjust to the current situation. Like if you planned to trade in Dollars for Euros and the same day the Dollar > Euro rate drops, adjust to the circumstances by trading in Euros for Dollars rather than vice versa.
- Do Not Blindly Trust Any One Program: Keep your eyes open at all times. Discover the flaws in your Forex program and make up by using other programs for those purposes. Don't settle for just one program. As your experience grows, keep asking yourself about the ways to make things even better. Besides, suggestions are always good to help you make the right decision. Get multiple opinions and choose the best one available.
- Avoid The Drama: With the money risk involved and everything, Forex Trading tends to be a dramatic industry. Avoid the drama as much as you can. Don't get involved too much emotionally. Think about it as work not as your life. Don't be greedy. Make the decisions with clear mind and you will succeed.
So there you have it, if you keep these things in mind, nothing in this world can keep you away from becoming rich through Forex Trading.
Tips for Forex Trading
Forex trading is one of the more difficult securities trading aspects you can get involved with. The fact that you are trading in foreign exchanges and foreign currency means that you have to get your timing just right in order to make any money on your trades.
You will also want to research everything that is going on to make sure that the currency you are trading in doesn't suddenly collapse overnight. This isn't a game to be played with the hopes that you are going to double your investment overnight, either.
The first thing you are going to want to do when looking into forex trading is to figure out how much money you are going to trade and what the timeline of your trade is going to be. For people that are looking for a high yield return on their investment, you will probably want to have a substantial amount of money on hand that you don't need in the near future. You will also want to let your trade stay for as long as you possibly can. This means the Forex market can stabilize itself on your investment and end up increasing your return.
If you are looking for a short term success in Forex trading, you need to be extra careful. You can throw a lot of money into a Forex account and have a wind fall in a matter of days, but if the Forex dips even slightly on your short term trades, then you are going to lose money overall. The best situation you can find yourself in is having a medium amount of money on a long term trade. There is a very good chance that you will at least double your investment, or come close to that by the time your trade is up.
You will need a fast computer with high speed internet to keep track of the continuously changing Forex market. One simple setback in a country far away can end up causing a catastrophic result on your trading, and if your computer or internet can't handle the changes fast enough, you might find yourself on the losing end. You should also keep an eye on things happening in the world to help you prepare.
Forex Education
Forex trading has been one of the fastest growing markets of the 21st century. Due to advances in technology, it has been hailed as a reputable career option for many young businessmen and women. Besides its manageability and simplicity, the Forex market has been known for its size, liquidity, and high potential profits.
Due to its recent interest among individuals worldwide, many schools have begun to offer courses of study in Forex trading. Some of the more prevalent schools have begun to offer online degrees for those who cannot afford to attend a traditional school. with these programs, students can finish their entire education from the comfort of their own home. Many schools also provide Forex studies as part of their existing curriculum.
Although some schools are offering courses in Forex trading, experienced traders are skeptical about its effectiveness. While it's true that the majority of traders have at least a bachelors degree (many in banking, financing, and business), most believe that the industry cannot be completely covered by mere education. Instead, overall success in the industry tends to come from key research and observation, experience, and even wild hunches. Thus regardless of your background, anyone can be successful in Forex trading, so long as the passion to succeed is there.
Despite the lack of a need for education, it certainly helps your odds. Proper knowledge can save you from wasting time, and losing money.
Over a decade ago, Forex trading was nowhere near as popular is it is today. This was largely due to many restricting systems that were put into place early on in the industry, such as fixed exchange rates. Because of the change in these regulations, the Forex market was allowed to evolve into what it is today.
The Forex trading system has changed a great deal over the recent years, increasing in diversity and complexity as the worlds societies and economies change. Forex is based on world economies, and because they are in a constant state of flux, the Forex system itself will continue to change. In today's world, the business field is more competitive than it has ever been before, which is all the more reason why proper Forex education is important. The beauty of Forex is that it is a fairly new industry, thus there is plenty of opportunity for someone to get ahead.
Forex Broker – Things to Consider Before Picking One
Starting out in the Forex Trading business can be overwhelming and stressful. When you're starting out, hiring a broker to lead you through the steps is a wise decision. While choosing a Forex broker, there are certain things you need to keep in consideration. You need them to be highly professional, dedicated, smart, helpful and with a great client satisfaction rate. These are not the only qualities you expect them to have, of course, but this is a good start.
- To start out, you want to look for someone who is qualified and affordable. The smartest way to find a local Forex broker is to contact your local agency which licenses people to be brokers. You definitely don't want to end up in an unfavorable situation after hiring a broker who isn't licensed.
- While investing, you have to make sure you are protected against bankruptcy and other legal issues. You obviously don't want to lose all your money in a couple of months, do you? Research beforehand what protection plans are being offered by them.
- If you are hiring any Forex broker for the first time, choose someone who has a good reputation. Once you have three to five options, look for their ex-clients or clients. Ask your local Forex trade companies about them.
- If you are new, look for a 24-hour helpline facility. That way, you can contact and get answers to your questions whenever you feel stuck. A lot of brokers also offer free DVDs, eBooks, Video training sessions, online sessions and etc. In terms of services and offers, there's a generic package all the brokers provide. Make sure you choose the best available.
- Ideally, the best Forex traders are local. Offshore trading may lead to scams and other cases, it's best to avoid them as much as possible.
- Many Forex traders and brokers offer free trial packages. They let you use fake money and help you through the process. This not only gives you some risk-free experience with Forex Trading, but it also gives you a whole inside-the-world experience with the broker. It tells you how they will treat you and deal with you once you are in business with them and real money is involved. Some brokers also offer free training videos and visits to local trading markets. Avail these options as much as you can. It will help you get over the fear and will make you ready for the real market when you are ready to invest real money.
- Good brokers are always very up-front about the costs. They tell you all the details and may also offer certain discounts on service charges. Hidden Costs bring the reputation down so make sure you ask and expect to be answered correctly.
- Last to consider is the trading platform. The currencies offered, asking and bid price differences, service charges, your input and their part of the work. You need to know all these before you start business with them.
Remember, finding the perfect Forex broker is extremely critical, as it will have a great effect on your success or failure in the business.
Forex Trading Software – Some Attractive Features
Forex trading is the modern day business pattern adapted by millions of people worldwide, utilizing the global economy that we are a part of. It's the practice of holding currency of one country and according to market trends, speculate that its value will rise against currency of another country. And when that happens, trading it and then continuing the cycle.
Practices and terminology given, its not as complicated as some people think it is. It's really simple in terms of what you have to do. Now, I know you are asking yourself "how do I become a Forex trader?", let me tell you, you're asking the wrong question. The most important part of the whole process is, When you want to do it. There are certain techniques that are involved if you want to make a decent amount of money out of it. One of the more common ones is looking at the recent buying and selling trends, reviewing everything you have in front of you, including recent activity, and speculate about the future and make your next move. It's a lot like trading stocks i.e. you buy a stock at a set price, wait for the share price to go up, and then sell it to someone else, bagging the profit.
A lot of Forex Trading software is available. You can physically buy them at stores or buy them at online stores or you can download them. You can also get free copies from Forex firms and brokers, as part of your training programs. With so many chouices, it is a dreadful task to choose which forex trading software to use and which to avoid. The rule of thumb is to buy the software that best suits your needs at the time. Learn more from LocalViking.com about best software available.
Some of the common features offered by forex trading software include:
- Instant access to Forex Trade Markets
- Records Table and Practice Maintenance
- Statistical Charts and Graphs
- Trade Transactions
- Limiting Orders
Most forex trading software developers incorporate their own customized technology, which makes them stand out from rest of the crowd. That makes certain software noticeably common and more well known than the others, but that doesn't necessarily mean you have to stick to what everyone else's using. Software that works for you is more important than waht everyone else is using.
Browse around online and take into consideration many options before you choose a final product. Don't just stick with same software for years. Things keep changing towards the better and so should your business. Growth is critical. Learn the market and you will suceed.
Forex Made Easy
Do to its recent popularity, many people are showing an increased interest in Forex. As with any investment, these is a certain level of risk involved when investing. Fortunately Forex is fairly simple, as long as you have money to invest. Regardless however, it would be wise for any potential investor to educate themselves as best they can before getting involved.
The Internet has surely revolutionized the investment industry, and it is no secret that trading in the Forex market can contribute to a person's financial future . A potential investor can learn just about everything he or she would like to know by simply reading material, tutorials, watching videos, and even downloading the required forms all from the comfort of their own home. However many people find themselves becoming confused at some of the finer points of Forex. There is a great deal of technical data, technical jargon, and generally confusing information on the internet.
Historically Forex trading was reserved for individuals, corporations, or banks that could afford to deposit a large sum of money at any time. However due to globalization and technology, nowadays the small investor has a chance to trade in the market as well.
The Forex market can be classified as an over-the-counter (OTC) industry, meaning the engaging parties make agreements over an electronic network (such as the internet, or a phone line), with no centralized trade route like the stock market has. There are however a handful of locations that hold the bulk of transaction shares. These places include Tokyo, New York, London, Frankfurt and Zurich. These trading centers are strategically placed in major time zones, allowing for the Forex market to engage in trading 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday.
Forex works slightly differently than conventional exchange markets. Instead of trading goods or stocks, you are trading the values of major world currencies against each other. Currencies are traded in pairs, and their values are constantly in a state of flux throughout the day. Once the trade is complete, the profits are taken from the difference in the currencies exchange rate. Let's look at an example. If the Euro is (at this point) more valuable than the US dollar, and investor might buy a large amount of Euros. When that individual believes the Euro has reached its maximum value, they will then sell the Euros and make a profit. As a general rule, you are buying at the currencies cheapest point, and selling at the currencies highest point.
There are two main numbers when looking at currency quotes in the Forex market. The first number is the bid, and the second is the offer. For example when looking at the Euro/USD pair you might see 0.9850/0.9950, the first number is what traders are willing to pay for the Euro (against the US Dollar), and the second price is what traders are willing to sell the Euro against the dollar. The difference between the two numbers is called the speed, which is essentially your profit per unit. If you hired an investor, they would take a percentage of the spread.
The Foreign Exchange Market is a highly volatile one, and in order to succeed an investor should have a vast knowledge of the industry. This includes not only the trading mechanics, but adequate knowledge of the factors that affect currency exchange rates. Knowledge in this industry is everything, and it is the major factor behind success and failure.
Forex Expert Advisers
Do you have any idea, about a Forex Expert Adviser?
Forex adviser is an industry leader in enabling the private forex, self trader, and the self manage forex investor.
Forex advisers goal is for greater consistency and safety in profitable trading result.
Forex advisers is a great help in forex industry. Beginners are training and practices to keep it up into this kind of business.
Well an expert adviser is a software which automatically trade the market for people. A plug-in for trading platforms.The trading stations or the platforms have real time streaming ticker line.Ticker line is constantly updated and gives the buy / sell currency rate of major currencies in pairs. Traders also maintain fixed spreads on major currencies across the world, which are constant irrespective of the changing financial markets. More about experts advisers were developed for the MetaTrader platform, this is the most used by forex traders importers and brokers. For trader to use an expert adviser, the only thing to do is to copy a few files in the metatrader installation directory.
Buy the expert adviser online, then download and follows instruction for the installation.
And the last thing is Launch the Metatrader, and activate the expert adviser.
They are usually back tested for months or even years to be sold online. Testing in the account demo and making profit. The longer test with it, the more good results to achieve.
When it comes to trading forex and particularly on online forex trading traders need to ensure that the forex software is reliable and available 24 hours a day. The forex software for the forex trading should also have technical support available at all times for support.
Traders makes profit, but also have some losses. An Expert Adviser too. Of course not all automated trading will win profit in all of the trades.
Ensuring features in the forex software you choose. Expert Adviser are design to make profit.
This help to ensure traders forex trading success. Anyway, a forex software is a must have if you want to increase you money.
Forex adviser brought together the two vital elements of online trading in which big financial institution make it available for the private forex trader.
Today forex traders offer to all traders with the same strategies, data and trading tools used to achieve 197 profit in a year in an online fishbowl to demonstrate.
Here traders are given more chance to improve and expand trading to other company, giving them much higher profit each year.
Robin Hood is an example of forex expert advisor for Meta Trader 4, specially designed to trade for the EUR over USD pair. It competed last year for the Automated Trading Championship 2006 and won 100% of its trade.
Robin Hood is a one time purchase, free unlimited upgrades, unlimited trial and unlimited product support.
PipBoxer is one of the most Expert Adviser popular products.
Another expert adviser is the KISS EXPERT ADVISER system it doesn't requires any indicators it uses a set and forget strategy.
All Metatrader expert advisor are easy to install and easy to use.
Forex Trading Systems
Forex or foreign exchange is presently one of the financial buzzwords. We hear and read about it more and more these days. Even web pages display advertising banners on forex. Commonly hailed as the world's largest financial market where over US$ 3 trillion can be traded in a single day, the potential investment returns it can generate exceed that of stocks and futures.
Forex is simply a currency market where currencies are traded and prices are determined by prevailing exchange rates. Trading is done in the form of currency pairs, where transactions mainly involve the major currencies such as the euro, US dollar, Japanese yen, British pound and Swiss franc. The currency pairs are advertised showing the value of one compared to the other and the trader buys or sells a currency pair. Profit is made when the value of the currency bought rises against the second currency. On the other hand, if the currency bought loses value against its pair, the trader loses.
In the past, trading was solely the territory of central banks and trading institutions. However, technological developments have led to the evolution of web-based applications that has made it possible for individuals to participate in forex trading. Now, it is not uncommon to hear about small traders making investments in foreign exchange.
Just like any other investment, putting money in forex involves risks. Without the knowledge and experience that the banks have, an investor needs to know as much as he can about the market to be able to make good decisions on which currencies to buy and when to buy or sell them. Identifying opportunities need some form of technical analysis to predict the behavior of the market. Fortunately, there are now tools available to help investors in this aspect.
Although considered as just a tool, a good trading system is nevertheless an essential one and can make good profits for the trader if used appropriately. There are several forex trading systems or platforms the trader can choose from. The more popular ones range in price from US$80 to US$100 and each one varies in the analysis techniques, tools and styles used. Brokers also provide free trading systems for their clients but most of these are basically underdeveloped and sometimes, the features are not sufficient for the needs of the trader.
In choosing the right system, there are issues to be considered. In the very volatile market of currency trading, a system that is not too complicated would be more robust since fewer rules are required to generate market signals. With fewer parameters to take into account, the system can easily adapt and cope with the rapidly changing conditions. Further, it is easier to implement and more understandable to the user.
Systems can be web-based or desktop-based. Those installed on desktops are more prone to viruses and security intrusions, which may put personal and financial information at risk. In addition to being more secure, web-based systems are more accessible, since one can use it as long as there is an internet connection. These are just a few of the concerns that need to be addressed when venturing into foreign exchange but giving them enough consideration would help the trader in making his endeavor more profitable.


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BREMERTON, WA, and USS RONALD REAGAN, AT SEA — The mania surrounding the reality television show "The Biggest Loser" has taken hold of Navy Fitness, inspiring many sailors to lose weight.
More than 100 Naval Base (NB) Kitsap sailors and Department of Defense (DoD) employees visited Concourse West Fitness Center in early February for the first meeting about The Biggest Loser Two competition. Participants will attend mandatory stress management classes for motivation, coaching lessons and nutrition classes, which include tips on meal planning, building a healthy kitchen and making the best of commissary shopping trips. Participants are also encouraged to keep track of their progress in a provided fitness and nutrition journal.
The physical requirements consist of five cardio workouts a week. Of the five, two must be a group exercise session. Before enrolling in the program, each athlete must fill out a physical assessment sheet.
Sailors assigned to the USS Ronald Reagan and the Carrier Air Wing 14 also kicked off the carrier strike group's second Biggest Loser competition in early February with dozens of men and women lined up to be weighed and measured in the ship's medical department.
This year's contest challenges sailors to lose weight while the ship is under way on the current surge deployment. Those who lose the most weight during deployment can earn prizes up to $1,000.
"I hear everybody everywhere talking about how they want to lose weight, and this is a way to give them some incentive," says Lt. Kimberly Musa, Ronald Reagan's physical therapist and health promotions officer who organized the contest.
The contest has been well received by sailors aboard Ronald Reagan, and participants have been eager to sign up for the program. The ship departed San Diego on Jan. 27 on a surge deployment to support operations in the Western Pacific.


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Time for an update on KUNC's all-music internet-only channel. It launched in the midst of the state's flooding, which drove many listeners to news outlets, but should have been mentioned here.
A recent blog post about KGNU's internet music channel should have opened with competitor KUNC Music 247, the 24-hour music stream that actually got a jump on the idea since it launched in September.
Call the format eclectic: "KUNC Music features new releases alongside established, quality artists that reflect Colorado's unique lifestyle. "Classic artists like Bob Dylan, Joan Armatrading, and the Subdudes have loads of great songs, but they've been mostly abandoned by commercial rock formats," KUNC Music Director Benji McPhail said in a release.
"KUNC Music plays those artists alongside newer artists like Arcade Fire, Jason Isbell, and Neko Case. You'll also hear the occasional Sinatra classic, local favorites like Jeff Brinkman, some vintage soul, blues and more. It's a one of a kind listening experience."
Station boss Neil Best says the station is getting positive feedback, in terms of usage, and notes apps are available for both Android and IPhone devices.


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Led by Borough President Eric Adams, the mock trial included testimonials from tenants and community activists, as well as appearances by Public Advocate Letitia James, Deputy Borough President Diana Reyna, Assemblyman Walter Mosley, and council members Antonio Reynoso and Robert Cornegy.
In his introductory statement, Adams lauded the advocacy groups who had coordinated the mock trial. He expressed his hope that through events like these, the public can become more familiar with government processes so they are not overwhelmed when they have to seek services.
"It is unfair to you the public that the first time that you come in contact with any formal governmental process, you have to get on-the-job training," Adams said. "Those who are receiving social services from food stamps to WIC to any other services, they should know what to expect so they're not intimidated."
"Charges" leveed against Brooklyn Housing Court ranged from its lack of foreign language translation access to lack of proper facilities to address tenant issues. It was also highlighted that in Brooklyn's Housing Court, located at 141 Livingston St., of the 15 courtrooms 14 are dedicated to landlord issues and evictions, and only one is used for addressing tenant issues and repairs.
What's more, the city is renting the court facilities from David Bistricer, who has been on former public advocate and current Mayor Bill de Blasio's worst landlords list since 2010. Unless action is taken, the city will enter into another long-term contract with Bistricer for the same facilities in the coming months.
In her testimony, one senior Brooklyn resident recalled a visit to housing court two weeks ago, where she was forced to wait outside in the cold with her two grandchildren for 30 minutes. It then took another 45 minutes for her to get into the elevator because there wasn't enough room for her wheelchair. From there, it only got worse.
"I had to use the bathroom badly, but the door was locked and no one knew where to get the key," she testified. "I had no one to leave my grandchildren with to find out where the key was located or who to get it from. During this process, I had an accident. I felt so embarrassed, it was horrific."
Mosley also testified that he has been to housing court, "and it's not a pleasant sight."
"Equality does not live in housing court right now. Inequality unfortunately has become a permanent resident in housing court. I don't say that to get any accolades because it's shameful," Mosley said.


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This week BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook contributor and prolific member squirrellypoo shares with us her take on our '80s-centric geometric sheath dress.
In her words: I loved this sheath dress the second I saw it, and I didn't need much persuasion to see it'd be the perfect double-duty holiday dress – it'd work equally well for both my husband's fancy birthday dinner and any Christmas parties.
On second thought: Though on reflection, it might be a bit too sexy for my office party!
On fitting the pattern: As this was a close fitting sheath with a non-stretch fabric, I opted to go right ahead and make the only fitting alteration I ever make with Burda patterns, and even then it's only occasionally – I removed 2cm above the waist line across all the vertical panels so the waist of the dress is more in line with my own.
On stylistic changes: The only style alteration I made was to alter the sleeve length to be full length rather than bracelet length. To do this was a serious no-brainer – I just laid a regular Burda full-length sleeve underneath this one (Lydia is my go-to!), matching up the underarms, and marked the new length. Then I just extended the sleeve seams down to the line. Done!
On full busted garments: If you usually require an FBA (Full Bust Adjustment), it'd be super easy to do one on this pattern – the little "wings" attach onto a glorified princess seam, so you just need to cut those off your pattern on the marked lining line, do your FBA, and then reattach them when you're done. That being said, this is a low cut, very close fitting dress, so if either of those descriptions make you nervous, you can a) make a taller inset triangle piece to raise the neckline and/or b) go up one size in the skirt pieces or use a stretch woven fabric.
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Here is the trick to unlock all the Promotional items locked in Border Lands 2. Just follow these easy steps to do it.
I'm not surprised. In the last game you could even hex edit your save to get maxed out stats & everything.
Nevermind. I didn't check properly.
Why are the consoles tagged if this is only for PC?
I was like, damn, wheres the ini file on my Bluray?
Another good reason consoles are better for online games. Less cheatin hackin morons.
Yea, just the regular kind of morons..
why is this under all when it should be under "PC"? just a question.
Theoretically, there's nothing stopping people who pirate 360/Ps3 games from doing this as they have access to the files on the disk. Not sure if it has been tested in any way, though. Mind you, chances are this .ini file is stored inside a savegame anyway (otherwise how would they be able to update it to say you've used your key?), so there's potential there. One thing you have to remember is that the Borderlands modding scene was VERY popular - on all platforms.
thanks for the grown up/no trolling response bubbles lol
Why is this tagged as PS3 Xbox 360 it can only be done on a PC copy?
I have no problem with this. Mainly because I'll only be playing with friends, and if I do decide to play online with randoms, I'll avoid hackers (or in this case, simple file editors) like the plague. Maybe, JUST MAYBE, I'll give this a look after finishing the game a few times. Otherwise, I want to enjoy the game before I ruin it. @ExCest : You bought Borderlands but don't enjoy the thing that makes it fun? Maybe you should have bought another game.
I never said I bought it ;_; also, it's really annoying to farm for items. I'm all for farming levels, but items is a hassle (it takes forever in Persona. At least for me). Going by their estimate (87 bazillion guns), it would take a really long time to get the perfect gun.
Doesn't effect even if you play with friends. As you will have an extra gun so big deal? Makes your game a little easier but doesnt really effect your friends game and if it gets too easy which it wont as the gun you get from key scales to your level. You can always unequip it.
I'm glad Gearbox left everything open for tweaking like Borderlands, but being able to give yourself DLC like that isn't particularly good.
Can someone upload willowdlc.ini? I don't have it in this folder \Steam\steamapps\common\Borde rlands 2\DLC\POPremierClub\Lic
Those disagreeing note that I bought a $300 video card that included BL2 for free and since my code said Steam Preorder I assumed I was getting the preorder bonuses. I did not.
If yours was a pre-order, try verifying the game's integrity in its properties. I didn't receive my pre-order stuff at first either. I had to do that first, and so did many of my friends.
Disappointing that this folder isn't in the NVIDIA promo version. Bought a $410 card, the first was defective, and they couldn't even throw in the pre-order DLC?
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UK Parliament Recommends Websites Be Liable For Anonymous Comments If They Won't Reveal Identities
from the privacy? dept
The full proposal is a bit more involved, and seems to have some good ideas, including reducing the ridiculously high cost of libel lawsuits in the UK. It also notes that UK law already makes it such that websites can be liable for user comments, so they actually see this proposal as an improvement. It would require that any site hosting a comment that people complain about also post the complaint near the original comment. But if the comment is anonymous, the site needs to remove the comment immediately or face liability. They try to deal with the situation in which someone has a good reason for being anonymous by suggesting that a website could apply for a "leave up" order from the court. But, of course, that shifts the burden to the websites, many of which will just take the speech down or identify the user.
Like so many others these days, this report appears to confuse the fact that some people do obnoxious things while anonymous with the idea that anonymity is the problem.
The committee criticises comments made anonymously, which it says "may encourage free speech but it also discourages responsibility" and sets out moves it hopes will lead to a "cultural shift towards a general recognition that unidentified postings are not to be treated as true, reliable or trustworthy".You know what discourages responsibility? When you get to pin liability on a third party who didn't create the content in the first place.


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The portrait of Jesus we find in Mark is one of a powerful man, confident of his choices and thoroughly trusting in God even as he faces persecution and ultimately death. Those who struggle in their discipleship are comforted to read in Mark's gospel how even Jesus' followers so often fail to understand the depth and breadth of Jesus' power and authority. Mark's words are an encouragement to uncertain disciples of all the ages to see clearly the path Jesus invites us to follow.
The Foundations of the Gospels
The Galilean Ministry Begins
Teaching and Preaching
A Man Who does Everything Well
Visions of the Kingdom
What is Power
Signs of the End
Death into Life
The Resource Book is for participants as well as the Leader(s). The Resource Book is written by a scholar in a "reader-friendly" style and is used along with the Bible.


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Before SHU: Transferred to SHU from Baruch College. Member of the 2011 Baruch college men's volleyball team that reached the Molten Division III final four. A three-year letterman at Xavier High School in Middletown, CT. Named SCC All-Conference team in his junior and senior years. Also named CHSCA All-State in both his junior and senior years. In his sneior year his team won the SCC Conference Championship, the first in school history.
Personal: Hometown: Rocky Hill, CT. Born on September 10, 1994. His parents are Michael and Dawn. He has three siblings, Tory, Katy and Emily. His favorite sports teams are the Washington Capitals and the Green Bay Packers. His favorite professional athlete is Alex Ovechkin. His two favorite movies are the The Departed and The Room. His Role Model is Christian Bale and he would like to have dinner with Mila Kunis.


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FINALS WATCH: Free throw woes
ATLANTA – If Louisville falls short against Wichita State, the Cardinals will undoubtedly regret their poor showing at the free throw line.
The top overall seed has made just 8 of 15 at the stripe.
No. 9 seed Wichita State has built a surprising 43-32 lead with just over 14 minutes remaining in the first Final Four game.
— Paul Newberry — http://twitter.com/@opnewberry1963
NCAA Finals Watch follows the Final Four games and all the activities surrounding the event as seen by journalists from The Associated Press from across Atlanta. It will be updated throughout the day with breaking news and other items of interest. Follow AP reporters on Twitter where available.


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Pongo was found as a stray on the Cross-Island Parkway. He is an Aussie Shepherd mix. He was brought to Hilton Head Humane Association where we treated him for a severe heartworm infection. He is on the mend and full of energy. This guy will be a delightful addition to any family. Pongo is 8 years old.
India was one of four Torti kittens found at Huggins Hollow in Bluffton. It's been almost two years and now she has lost home due to divorce. She hopes her new home will be forever!
Timothy is a little shy these days. He lost an eye due to an infection. He would do best in a quiet household where he doesn't have to "watch his back".
For more information on the animals at the Hilton Head Humane Association, call 681-8686 or visit www.hhhumane.org.
This is Waffles. He (and his siblings) are about 5 months old. They are all adorable with their big floppy hound dog ears. All are well mannered and very sweet. They are available for adoption at Jasper Animal Rescue Mission. Please call 843-726-7799 or visit our website at www.JARMission.org.
Lena is a 10-week old female Boykin Spaniel mix at Maranatha Farm. Call 816-6676 or visit www.maranathafarm.org for details.
Lucas is not yet a year old and eager to find a forever family to call his own. Rescued as a puppy from a hoarding situation in Savannah, Lucas is a 15-pound, gangly boy who deserves to find a human who can appreciate his "puppy-ness" and look forward to exploring life together
Brooke's Haven Animal Rescue is at 25 Buck Island Road. Go to www.brookeshaven.org or call 757-7387 for more information. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 p.m. Sunday.
Meet Toby. Toby is a 1 ½-year-old Shih Tzu. He was abandoned at our facility a few weeks ago and is in need of a loving forever home. He loves to be held and snuggled.
Meet Brenda. Brenda is a young adult who was abandoned by her owners when they moved and left her in the attic with her newborn kittens. Brenda craves human interaction and would love to have a family to spend the rest of her life with.
You can meet Toby, and Brenda and her kittens at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center in Riverwalk Business Park. For more information, call 843-645-1725 or go to www.palmettoanimalleague.org.
The following pets are from Noah's Ark Rescue. Call 843-540-6755 for more information, or go to www.noahs-arks.net.
Rover is a 1-year-old Lab mix who was found on the side of the road. Our Vet had to remove one of his front legs. Rover is a happy, healthy "tripod" and ready to rock your world. He loves all animals, children and people. He would make one lucky family a perfect family member.
Diesel is a wonderful 3- to 4-year-old brindle Lab mix. He is a big goofy guy that loves other dogs, people and children. He has a pray drive so he shouldn't be in a home with small dogs, cats or birds. We knew he had to be in terrible pain but he still gave everyone lots of kisses and wanted to play.
Diamond is a 5-6 month old Dachshund mix puppy that was picked up by Animal Control as a stray. He was in rough shape and was limping on one of his back legs. He is now a happy, healthy puppy that loves life and everybody. He gets along great with all animals. Diamond will always be a small dog.
Belle is a 7 year old beautiful Pitbull that was hit by a car. She had some back injury but can walk and run just fine. Belle is a pain free, all happy small girl that gives smiles and kisses all day long. She also gets along well with other larger, balanced dogs. She loves people and children.
Romeo is a 4 year old Boxer Mix. He was found as a stray and showed all signs of neglect but still was the friendliest dog ever. He is a little shy at first but loves people, children and dogs. He gets along best with female dogs and well balanced male dogs. Because of his past experiences he needs a little more time to warm up to men.


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Additive manufacturing has the potential to positively affect human spaceflight operations by enabling the in-orbit manufacture of replacement parts and tools, which could reduce existing logistics requirements for the International Space Station and future long-duration human space missions. The benefits of in-space additive manufacturing for robotic spacecraft are far less clear, although this rapidly advancing technology can also potentially enable space-based construction of large structures and, perhaps someday, substantially in the future, entire spacecraft. Additive manufacturing can also help to reimagine a new space architecture that is not constrained by the design and manufacturing confines of gravity, current manufacturing processes, and launch-related structural stresses.
The specific benefits and potential scope of additive manufacturing remain undetermined. The realities of what can be accomplished today, using this technology on the ground, demonstrate the substantial gaps between the vision for additive manufacturing in space and the limitations of the technology and the progress that has to be made to develop it for space use.
3D Printing in Space evaluates the prospects of in-space additive manufacturing. This report examines the various technologies available and currently in development, and considers the possible impacts for crewed space operations and robotic spacecraft operations. Ground-based additive manufacturing is being rapidly developed by industry, and 3D Printing in Space discusses government-industry investments in technology development. According to this report, the International Space Station provides an excellent opportunity for both civilian and military research on additive manufacturing technology. Additive manufacturing presents potential opportunities, both as a tool in a broad toolkit of options for space-based activities and as a potential paradigm-changing approach to designing hardware for in-space activities. This report makes recommendations for future research, suggests objectives for an additive manufacturing roadmap, and envisions opportunities for cooperation and joint development.
The development and application of increasingly autonomous (IA) systems for civil aviation is proceeding at an accelerating pace, driven by the expectation that such systems will return significant benefits in terms of safety, reliability, efficiency, affordability, and/or previously unattainable mission capabilities. IA systems range from current automatic systems such as autopilots and remotely piloted unmanned aircraft to more highly sophisticated systems that are needed to enable a fully autonomous aircraft that does not require a pilot or human air traffic controllers. These systems, characterized by their ability to perform more complex mission-related tasks with substantially less human intervention for more extended periods of time, sometimes at remote distances, are being envisioned for aircraft and for air traffic management and other ground-based elements of the national airspace system. Civil aviation is on the threshold of potentially revolutionary improvements in aviation capabilities and operations associated with IA systems. These systems, however, face substantial barriers to integration into the national airspace system without degrading its safety or efficiency.
Autonomy Research for Civil Aviation identifies key barriers and suggests major elements of a national research agenda to address those barriers and help realize the benefits that IA systems can make to crewed aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, and ground-based elements of the national airspace system. This report develops a set of integrated and comprehensive technical goals and objectives of importance to the civil aeronautics community and the nation. Autonomy Research for Civil Aviation will be of interest to U.S. research organizations, industry, and academia who have a role in meeting these goals.


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Unfortunately, every day doesn't have perfect hot tub or spa weather. In fact, some days are downright dangerous weather-wise and making sure you take care of your spa or tub is something you'll have to take into consideration. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ensure your hot tub doesn't get damaged and the water doesn't get polluted with debris.
Your first line of defense in bad weather is your hot tub or spa covers. When the weatherman predicts high winds or thunderstorms (or even a hurricane or tornado!), there are steps you can take to protect your hot tub. Ensuring your spa covers are locked down is the first thing you'll want to do. If you're expecting high winds and possible debris blowing around, you may want to invest in some additional straps to supplement the locks ability to hold the cover in place.
Make sure the covers don't move around when the locks are tight. If it does, then additional straps become more of a necessity than an option. That's because high winds can get under the loose edges of spa covers and rip the cover right off. This not only means damage to your hot tub cover but could possibly mean expensive damage to your hot tub as well. Damage like this is rarely covered by your homeowner's insurance policies which means the money for cover replacement and hot tub or spa repairs will come out of your pocket.
Another thing the professionals recommend is to go around your yard and put away anything that can blow around and cause damage. This includes lawn chairs, yard art, tables, umbrellas and in the worst situations, even grills and mail boxes should be stored to prevent high winds from tearing them from their moorings. It may be a hassle, but damaging winds are even more so.
The old Boy Scout adage "Be Prepared!" certainly comes into play when preparing for high winds. Hot tub or spa covers that fit properly, thirty dollars worth of straps and a little time and effort on your part can prevent hundreds, or even thousands of dollars in damage which makes both covers and straps a great investment in the protection of your hot tub.
Happy Tubbing!
Ethel Elliott
Written by Ethel Elliott. +Ethel writes about all things backyard with a focus on replacement hot tub spa covers. You can also chat with Ethel on Twitter! Follow this author on Twitter


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By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA (AP) - Brandon Belt, Buster Posey and Michael Morse hit home runs, each to lead off an inning, and the streaking San Francisco Giants beat the slumping Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Saturday night in a matchup of first-place teams.
The NL West-leading Giants have won four straight and eight of nine. The Braves, who lead the NL East, have lost five straight, their longest skid in two years.
The Giants have hit homers in 10 straight games, matching their longest run in almost four years.
The Giants got only four hits. They scored all their runs on homers for the second straight night after hitting two homers in Friday night's 2-1 win.
Ryan Vogelsong (1-1) allowed one run on five hits and four walks in six innings.
Julio Teheran (2-2) gave up just four hits with no walks in seven innings, but allowed a season-high three runs.
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ICTUS Study: International Citicoline Trial on Acute Stroke (ICTUS)
|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: NCT00331890
Recruitment Status : Terminated (With 2078 patients, a statistical stopping boundary has now been crossed)
First Posted : May 31, 2006
Last Update Posted : June 20, 2012
|Tracking Information
|First Submitted Date ICMJE
|May 30, 2006
|First Posted Date ICMJE
|May 31, 2006
|Last Update Posted Date
|June 20, 2012
|Study Start Date ICMJE
|October 2006
|Actual Primary Completion Date
|February 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Total recovery at three months of onset, based on a global test analysis including NIHSS, mRS and Barthel Index [ Time Frame: 3 months ]
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Total recovery at three months of onset, based on a GEE analysis including NIHSS, mRS and Barthel Index
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00331890 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|ICTUS Study: International Citicoline Trial on Acute Stroke
|Official Title ICMJE
|Citicoline in the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke. An International Randomized Multicenter Placebo-controlled Study
|Brief Summary
|Citicoline is a safe drug approved in some countries for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The drug has shown some evidence of efficacy in a pooled analysis, based on four clinical trials done in USA with oral citicoline.The purpose of the study is confirm the results obtained in the pooled analysis, that is, evidence of efficacy in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke
|Detailed Description
The stroke or brain attack is one of the main health problems in developed countries. It is the third cause for death and the main cause of disability in adults. Cerebral infarction makes up 80 % of all the types of strokes.
After a stroke, different evolutions and outcomes can be observed, and there are several factors that may influence the outcome, such as age, cognitive impairment, and psycho-social factors. The most important prognostic factors for acute ischemic stroke are the volume of the cerebral infarction and the severity of the baseline neurological deficit.
In recent years, stroke has been considered a real medical emergency, and for this reason several clinical trials have been conducted to find effective therapies. Among pharmacological therapies, there are two possible ways to treat ischemic strokes: treatments directed to recanalize the occluded artery, such as thrombolysis, and the neuroprotective drugs.
None of the neuroprotective drugs have attained the international approval for this indication. Among the reasons for the failures obtained with the different drugs tested, we must highlight the problems derived from the toxicity of the drugs and from the evaluation criteria, as well as the therapeutic window used.
To evaluate a drug in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, one must be very careful when defining the schedule of the clinical trial, and which variable or variables may be considered as primary endpoints. Several endpoints have been used in the different clinical trials developed, although the most used are those referring to the functional status and the degree of disability of the patients, normally set at 3 months after the stroke.
After the onset of an ischemic stroke in the brain, there is a cascade of events that are responsible for neuronal disruption, neuronal membrane breakdown and/or neuronal apoptosis, specifically in the penumbra area. Therapies acting by blocking the ischemic cascade, at least partially, and/or stabilizing neuronal membranes are believed to be beneficial protecting the brain from the progressive effects of ischemia. Among the neuroprotective drugs, there is a new class of drugs, of which the main representative is citicoline. Citicoline monosodium is an exogenous form of CDP-Choline, which is essential for the biosynthesis of membrane phospholipids. The mechanisms of action of citicoline include the stimulation of the biosynthesis of phospholipids of the neuronal membrane, the inhibition of the activity of some phospholipases, the restoration of some enzymatic activities bound to neuronal membranes, and the elevation of brain levels of some catecholamines.
The previous clinical trials performed with citicoline were no conclusive, with some positive results. In all these studies, citicoline was found to have a similar safety profile as compared with placebo.
The variety of outcomes and results of the different trials made it difficult to arrive at a consensus on the efficacy of the drug. That is the reason why a Pooling Data Analysis using updated individual patient data was done, with the main objective to determine the effects of citicoline on the improvement, functional and neurological, of patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with different doses of citicoline for 6 weeks and with a follow-up period of 6 weeks. The results obtained in this Pooling Data Analysis showed that the odds ratio of achieving a complete recovery was 33 % higher in citicoline-treated patients than in placebo-treated patients, with the best response obtained with the dose of 2000 mg/d/6 weeks.
The primary objective of this study is to determine the effects on recovery at 3 months of oral citicoline 2000 mg/d/6 weeks, after 6 weeks of treatment and 6 weeks of follow-up, in patients with moderate-to-severe acute ischemic strokes (baseline NIHSS equal or higher than 8) in comparison with placebo.
|Study Type ICMJE
|Study Phase
|Phase 3
|Study Design ICMJE
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Condition ICMJE
|Intervention ICMJE
|Study Arms
|Publications *
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Actual Enrollment ICMJE
|Original Enrollment ICMJE
|Actual Study Completion Date
|March 2012
|Actual Primary Completion Date
|February 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
|Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
|Listed Location Countries ICMJE
|Germany, Portugal, Spain
|Removed Location Countries
|Administrative Information
|NCT Number ICMJE
|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|U.S. FDA-regulated Product
|Not Provided
|IPD Sharing Statement
|Not Provided
|Responsible Party
|Ferrer Internacional S.A.
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|Ferrer Internacional S.A.
|Collaborators ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Investigators ICMJE
|PRS Account
|Ferrer Internacional S.A.
|Verification Date
|June 2012
ICMJE Data element required by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and the World Health Organization ICTRP


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The Orange's leading scorer and rebounder last season announced his decision Wednesday, saying another year of college basketball and graduating were in his best interests.
"I'm excited about working hard with my teammates to put together another great season, and graduating has also been a goal of mine," said Fair, a 6-foot-8 forward from Baltimore. "It definitely was a tough decision because I wanted it to be the right decision."
The return of Fair, who averaged 14.5 points and 6.9 rebounds last season, gives coach Jim Boeheim a nice boost as Syracuse transitions from the Big East to the Atlantic Coast Conference in July.
"With me coming back, it's definitely going to help our chances in the ACC and as far as the NCAA tournament," Fair said. "Our first year in the ACC is something me and the team are looking forward to."
Syracuse has some big holes to fill from last season's squad, which made the Final Four. Seniors Brandon Triche and James Southerland are graduating and sophomore Michael-Carter Williams is entering the NBA draft. They were the second, third and fourth-leading scorers on the team behind Fair.
"This is great news," Boeheim said. "I believe he's just going to keep getting better and better as a basketball player, and earning his degree is important."
Syracuse finished 30-10 after losing to Michigan in the national semifinals, and Fair was a stalwart on the Orange's long run into the postseason. He averaged 15.4 points in five NCAA tournament games and was named to the East Regional all-tournament team.
Fair started every game for Syracuse and scored a team-high 22 points in the loss to the Wolverines. He became the 58th player in school history to surpass 1,000 career points, scored in double figures 32 times as a junior, registering nine double-doubles, and was named to the All-Big East second team.
"Coach (Boeheim) helped me make my decision, what my draft status will be this season as opposed to next season," Fair said. "I think, ultimately, my draft status will be higher next year."
Fair, who added the 3-point shot to his offensive repertoire with some dedicated offseason work prior to the start of last season, was the Orange's most consistent performer in 2012-13. He shot 46.9 percent from beyond the arc, 47 percent overall, and also had 45 steals and 42 blocks


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