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Govt Battles To Control Prices & Supplies After FMDSOUTH KOREA - The impact of recent diseases on consumption and production in the country's livestock sector is forecast to be significant in a new market report.
Even with the news that the worst of the livestock sector disease problems are now somewhat under control, the impact on both production and consumption is forecast to be significant, according to South Korea Agribusiness Report Q3 2011 from Business Monitor International (BMI). While consumption of grains and pork is forecast to fall, production of pork is expected to do so significantly, meaning that meat prices have risen in many areas of the country. These production concerns come at a time when the country is instituting measures to increase agricultural production to become more self-sufficient.
However, as long as grain demand – due to the westernisation of the country's diet – continues, and pig and poultry stocks remain diminished, the country will continue to require imports to feed demand. Indeed, the government is even trying to reduce production of rice, the good in which South Korea does produce a surplus.
Key trends
Milk consumption growth to 2015 is forecast by BMI to fall 3.25 per cent to 1.63 million tonnes. This will come as consumers continue to switch to other milk products such as soy milk. Korea's low birth rate will contribute to weak demand for milk powder as the use of baby formula drops.
Wheat consumption is expected to grow by 16 per cent to 5.18 million tonnes in 2015. This will be mainly due to feed wheat demand, which should increase towards the end of the forecast period when livestock production will expand.
Pork output to 2014/15 is predicted to fall by 16 per cent to 927,000 tonnes. BMI expects that production will start to increase again towards the end of the forecast period once foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) concerns are brought under control and farmers start to rebuild herds.
Real GDP growth should reach four per cent this year, down from 6.1 per cent in 2010, while it is forecast to average 4.4 per cent between 2010 and 2015. The central bank interest rate is estimated at 3.5 per cent this year, up from 2.5 per cent in 2010.
Industry developments
BMI reports that, according to the South Korean agriculture ministry, a total of 120 FMD and 26 H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks had been reported in the country by 12 January. After an emergency cabinet met to address the situation which has caused alarm in the livestock industry and among consumers, the government pledged to increase vaccinations and import more vaccinations to curb the further spread of the contagious animal disease. By January, approximately 15 per cent of the country's total 12.4 million cattle and swine herd had been culled, with roughly three million poultry slaughtered after the avian flu virus strain was detected. As a result of the large-scale slaughtering and market closures, wholesale prices of beef and pork have soared by nine per cent and 22 per cent, respectively, from December's average prices, compounding the government's uphill battle against rising food prices.
By February, the mass culling of approximately 20 per cent of the country's cattle and hog herd prompted the South Korean government to allow quota-free pork imports into the country from February 2011 until June 2011, down from the previous tariff of 25 per cent. South Korea has lowered its pork import tariff of 25 per cent down to zero for the next six months in a move to ensure sufficient domestic supplies following the culling of approximately 20 per cent of the country's hog herd amid the country's worst FMD outbreak since 2002. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the tariff reduction will allow for an estimated 15 to 20 per cent increase in pork imports for 2011, up from 179,500 tonnes in 2010. Most of the 2.2 million livestock being slaughtered are pigs.
The South Korean government has embarked on three main programmes to ensure grain security for the country over the long term, largely prompted by higher food prices since Q4 2010, according to BMI. Firstly, officials from the Ministry of Agriculture have announced plans to build a KRW200-billion (US$180.2-million) national grain storage facility for wheat, rice and corn. Secondly, the government has made a strong push for local agriculture firms to expand into overseas farms in an effort to step up grain security. Lastly, to strengthen its expertise in the grain trade and increase food security, the government-run Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corp has also set up a consortium with local companies CJ CheilJedang Corp, Samsung C&T, STX Corp and Hanjin Transportation Co Ltd to establish a new trading company.
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"Washington Woman Claims Pit Bulls Broke Into Her Home and Mauled Her"
Hahahahahahahahhaaahaha! Surrrrrrrrrrrrrrre they did. They had a fucking stakeout. They rented a small studio across the street from her house and lived on cold pizza for a week; canvassing the area and taking note of her daily routines.
Then on that fateful day, they put on black Zoro-esque burglar masks, grew 5 o'clock shadows and with big grey duffel bags in their paws (you know the ones with the $ on them like in the cartoons) the 2 dogs broke into her house to steal all her fine china and jewels; oh, and on the way out, they mauled her.
I'm sorry but dogs don't break into or just barge into peoples houses.
I smell a rat. A fishy rat. Here's the article (with my wonderful, witty commentary - keeping in mind, some articles also say the woman was disabled, some don't - either way the point is pit bulls are vicious and crazy, k?)
GIG HARBOR, Washington State — Two pit bull terriers broke into a house through a pet door Tuesday and attacked a woman in her bed, mauling her badly.
The woman was able to grab a gun and try to shoot the dogs (what?!!!!!!!!!!!!) , then break away from the attack and lock herself in her car, where she called 911, sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer said.
The woman, who was not immediately identified, was taken to a hospital in Tacoma, where she was listed in serious condition.
Officers planned to talk to the dogs' owner. (yeah, why don't you go ahead and do that ASAP)
The pit bulls also killed a neighbour's Jack Russell terrier, which entered the house during the attack, Troyer said. (huh? when? what?!)
"The thought is that the Jack Russell heard noise in the neighbour's house, came in and was attacked by the dogs," Troyer said. (WHAT!? A Jack Russel went inside someones house to check on a noise?! Is he the mayor of the block? Does he take care of the recycling days and all that, too?)
Officers "had to pepper spray and fight the dogs until they were detained. We almost had to shoot them on site," Troyer said. (now cops are fighting with dogs? like its an epic battle? what the fuck went on?)
It was not immediately known why the dogs entered the house, whether the woman had dogs of her own or what set off the attack. (Well, lets go find that shit out before you write another article, k?)
KING-TV says 59-year-old Sue Ann Gorman's house is "blood splattered."
KING-TV has footage from its interview with Martin.
From USA TODAY: This story reminds us of George, the heroic Jack Russell terrier who was killed while protecting a group of children from two pit bulls. (George?!)
I'm sorry, obviously I'm an animal lover, a dog lover and more specifically, a pit-bull lover and "sympathiser" but this whole story is just completely bizarre and smells like a text book slow news week sensation.
I mean, c'mon, pit bulls mauling someone, sure, apparently that happens once every 10 seconds, but pit bulls breaking into someones house and ransacking the place?! Get the fuck outta here with that crap.
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Queen Elizabeth I
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Queen Elizabeth I
by Unknown artist
oil on panel, 1580s-1590s
26 1/4 in. x 19 1/4 in. (666 mm x 488 mm)
Given by Mines Royal, Mineral and Battery Societies, 1865
Primary Collection
Sitterback to top
- Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), Reigned 1558-1603. Sitter associated with 138 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6580 portraits.
This portraitback to top
Paint loss from the surface has made it difficult to see how it would have originally looked, but has revealed information about the history of the painting. The portrait of Elizabeth has been painted over an unfinished portrait of an entirely different female sitter. The eyes and nose of the face underneath can now be seen where paint has been lost from Elizabeth's forehead. The identity of the original sitter remains a mystery but her headdress, which can be just made out, appears to date from the 1570s or 1580s.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D40453: Artist's impression of how the serpent in NPG200 might originally have looked (source portrait)
Linked publicationsback to top
- Cooper, Tarnya; Fraser, Antonia (foreword), A Guide to Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 2012, p. 44
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 200
- Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 103
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Concealed and Revealed: The Changing Faces of Elizabeth I (13 March 2010 - 26 September 2010)
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Events of 1580back to top
Current affairsSir Francis Drake completes his three-year circumnavigation of the globe and returns to England in triumph.
Spanish and Italian soldiers land in Ireland to assist the Irish Catholic rebellion against English Protestant rule. Surrendering after the siege of Smerwick, the entire force is massacred under orders from the Lord Deputy of Ireland, Baron Grey of Wilton.
England signs an advantageous trade treaty with the Ottoman Empire.
Art and scienceThe French scholar and nobleman Michel de Montaigne publishes Essais (Essays), an influential development of the essay as a literary form.
Robert Smythson is employed by Sir Francis Willoughby as architect of Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, completed in 1588. It is one of the masterpieces of Elizabethan architecture.
InternationalPhilip II of Spain invades Portugal and is proclaimed King. His conquest unites the vast colonial empires of Spain and Portugal.
The heir to the French crown, François, Duke of Anjou is invited become the sovereign of the Netherlands by William of Orange, leader of the Dutch rebellion against Phillip II of Spain.
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If you're self-employed or you own your own business, you'll know all about the challenges of admin – keeping your accounts, finances and income flow all on track.
It's not easy. The last thing you need is a 'no' on your home loan application because of the paperwork.
But here's some good news. There are alternatives. Here are four steps that anyone who's self-employed can take to help get a home loan sorted.
1. Sort out the paperwork you do have
When mortgage lenders are looking at a home loan application, they are usually looking for a regular level of income that shows them you're able to make the proposed repayments. Start by showing paperwork that tells them you've been self-employed for an ongoing amount of time and that you do earn a regular amount each month. Being able to demonstrate these things to them will help build your case.
Given that it is sometimes a bit of a challenge to provide all the paperwork you need to document your income, some lenders have worked out a different process for it – it's called alternative documentation (Alt Doc for short). It is specially designed to meet the needs of self-employed or small business owners who can't provide the income documentation required by traditional lenders and mortgage insurers but can still provide valid information, just with different types of paperwork.
The major non-bank lender who pioneered this type of loan is Pepper Money. When Pepper consider an Alt Doc application, some of the things they look for are:
• Has your business been ABN registered for at least 6 months?
• Has your business been GST registered for at least 6 months?
• Business Activity Statements (BAS), and/or
• Business Bank Account Statements, and/or
• An Accountants Letter.
2. Be smart with your cash flow: Keep things on track
Using a financial plan to manage cash flow can be really good for people who are self-employed. Paying off any outstanding debts such as credit cards or personal loans will positively impact your cash flow, and potentially your credit score, which may also mean you'll qualify for a higher loan amount with some lenders.
3. Be up front with your lender: Trust their experience
From the get-go, it's really important to be upfront about what's been going on in your business. This is particularly important if there are any large variations up or down in the taxable income shown on your annual financial statements from one year to the next. Alternative lenders like Pepper have experience with a range of borrowers who are self-employed and are familiar with evaluating the particular cash flows of small businesses.
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One of the biggest challenges self-employed people and small business owners face is their taxable income. The thing to think about when you address this question for your business is how your financial statements today will impact your borrowing options in the future. Talking to a financial adviser or tax professional about your goals (like buying a house) when you work out your taxable income is an important step.
These are some ideas to help your loan application planning. There are many options for self-employed people who are looking to get a home loan but haven't been successful with the banks.
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Visual Arts Review: "Painting Edo" — Lessons About Art and the Good Society
By Franklin Einspruch
Go feast your eyes.
Painting Edo: Japanese Art from the Feinberg Collection, at the Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA, through July 26.
Painting Edo: Japanese Art from the Feinberg Collection constitutes a major event in the history of the Harvard Art Museums. This is the largest exhibition they have ever mounted of any kind. It honors a promised bequest that will be one of the biggest ever given to the institution. The collection is of superlative quality. The curators tease apart the intricacies of the milieu with aplomb. The physical installation of the work is gorgeous.
From the standpoint of criticism, it would be sufficient to leave it at that. Go feast your eyes. Nevertheless, it implicitly calls for a massive rethinking of contemporary American life, even—especially—that of us sophisticates of the Northeastern realms.
But first, the work. Facing the exhibition entrance is an ink painting by Tani Bunchō, Grasses and Moon from 1817. (The Edo period extended from 1615 to 1868, from the routing of the last holdouts against the Tokugawa Shogunate until the Meiji Restoration.) Read in the direction of the language, right to left, the furthest-reaching blade of grass caresses the face of the full moon. The depicted moon is an empty expanse of silk, outlined by an edge of ink wash that fades subtly across the rest of the sky. The imagery harkens to ancient China. A couple of the pictorial devices, however, are European imports. There is a horizon line, implied but unmistakable, set at the bottom quarter of the painting. The dimensions of the work, a horizontal several feet wide, is unusual in prior Asian art but common as a Western landscape format.
Next, the viewer encounters a series of 12 hanging scrolls by Sakai Hōitsu from a decade later. Nearly half of the exhibition catalogue, which is lush and learned, is given over to this one cycle. The depth of Hōitsu holdings in the Feinberg Collection and the complexities of the artist's life justify the attention. This choice also situates a complicated lineage of work into a comprehensible line of influence. Hōitsu was a revivalist of a school that had surrounded Ogata Kōrin from a century earlier. (Kōrin himself is represented with a couple of small but exquisite fan paintings. Works by his contemporaries hang nearby.) Hōitsu mounted a centennial exhibition that featured a hundred of the older master's paintings, accompanied by a hundred of his own. Thus he established a line of succession more or less ex nihilo.
Meanwhile, in the catalogue, curator Rachel Saunders detects the influence of the Akita Ranga school on his work. Akita was the name of a local ruling family. Ranga translates as "Dutch painting." It is as if audiences had enough of the proto-expressionism of the latter half of the 18th century, typified by the spatters of white paint in Toensai Kanshi's Harvesting Bamboo Shoots in the Snow and the formidable, exuberant folding screens by the mighty Ikeno Taiga. Thus they wanted specificity. Nobody did specificity better than the Dutch, so a Japanese school sprung up to absorb and apply the lessons of their art.
As Saunders elucidates, each scroll represents one month of the year. There existed a stock vocabulary of birds, flowers, and other subjects from which the painter (or in another context, the poet) might draw for a given month. Some of the reasons for the associations are straightforward—what is blooming or who is migrating through the neighborhood during the month. Some of the associations are lost along with the unrecorded words of drunken poets. Some of them seem to be deliberately out of their assigned time for reasons of literary effect or humor. Thorough understanding of Japanese iconography is a full-time scholarly pursuit. That aside, Fifth Month: Hollyhocks, Hydrangeas, and Dragonfly yields its riches without interpretation. Its colors scintillate within careful, observant lines.
From there, one can proceed fruitfully in any direction. The aforementioned Taiga screens, the wild Lotus in Autumn (1872) by Okahura Seiko (I happen to like the proto-expressionist stuff), the poignant Ivy Way through Mt. Utsu (c. 1815), also by Hōitsu, and the striking mid-19th-century screen of cranes by Suzuki Kiitsu all deserve consideration. But I would particularly send you to the last room on the left, orienting from the entrance. There hangs Flowers of the Four Seasons (early 20th century) by Kamisaka Sekka, the great syncretist who replied to European Japonisme and art nouveau with his own innovative take on the Kōrin School aesthetic. A display case has open all three volumes of his 1909 masterpiece, Flowers of a Hundred Worlds. Their elegance and craft have to be seen to be believed. The mineral pigments with which they're painted resonate with a humble strength, matte in finish but so intense as to seem to fill the air in front of them.
("Mineral pigments" is a strange term, as we usually identify a paint by its binder. Oils, for instance. The binder for mineral pigments is animal glue, usually from rabbit skins. In Western painting we call that "distemper," another strange term. In this context it has nothing to do with sick dogs. It does, however, relate these works distantly to the Harvard murals by Mark Rothko that the museum recovered and showed in 2014 in one of these very galleries.)
What's the challenge, then? I have suspected for a while that democracy is incompatible with this kind of artistic achievement. The cultured peoples of Edo Japan must have been some of the most aesthetic humans to walk the earth. Many of the references within their art and poetry are opaque, even to experts. Clearly some of that is due to the cultural remove. But I wonder as well whether they felt things more deeply than we do, with our brains full of contemporary preoccupations. They had Ōbaku Zen and incense appreciation ceremonies. We have secularism and Instagram.
And what sort of society were they? They were closed-border nationalists given to economic protectionism and the denigration of immigrants. The Tokugawa encouraged international trade, but were vigilant about defending the citizenry from foreign predation and influence. This extended to the cultural realm. In the 1630s the shogunate answered a rebellion led by Christian samurai by deporting all the Portuguese and beheading 37,000 Japanese Catholics. (In this conflict the Dutch fought on the side of Edo, not their fellow Europeans.) Their desire for homogeneity existed alongside an enormous appetite for Chinese and European creative forms, which they recontextualized for their own purposes. The current term for this is "cultural appropriation." Democracy finally took hold in Japan 300 years after the Levellers, and only then because we nuked them.
Possibly everything we think we know about art and the good society is completely wrong. What, precisely, I leave as an exercise for the reader. In the meantime, we could do worse than to gaze appreciatively and at protracted length at Autumn Maple Trees, painted by Tawaraya Sōri in the late 18th century. Only the titular trees appear, subtly emphasized and de-emphasized to suggest space. There are no people, animals, or even a ground. Perhaps answers will emerge from its atmosphere of gold.
Franklin Einspruch is a Boston-based artist and writer. His website is franklin.art.
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What beautiful painting! But I do not believe they were proof of a society's superior aesthetic sense. You can find something similar in Bronzino's cinquecento world. Good review.


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The increasing talent shortage is becoming a great headache for employers. One argument focuses on problems with the education system. Others focus on technology advancing faster than employees can keep up. The facts remain that many employers are finding it difficult to solve the talent shortage.
Five hiring tactics employers can use to fill talent gaps include:
1. Increase contingent workers to minimize the talent shortage
If a business experiences a skills shortage, hiring contingent employees can help close the gap. Following the increased availability that contingent workers now offer, they can work in any environment and deliver according to their areas of expertise. The strategy has more cost effective benefits and can be done within a relatively small budget. These flexible workers can quickly fill a talent shortage.
2. Partner with schools to mitigate the talent shortage
The growing skill and talent shortage has made it necessary for organizations to partner with schools to find workers. In some cases this has enabled employers to get tailor-made skills specific for a company. The partnership satisfies the skills mix the talent shortage has left undeveloped and accommodates just what the employer may demand. It will also open the door for skills transfer and industry experience through internship which may result in better distribution and retention of skills.
3. Frequent recruitment strategy re-evaluation
The talent gap can be minimized by re-evaluating how the interviewers or staffing agency conducts the recruitment. Necessary changes are important to ensure that inefficient recruiting efforts don't slow down or diminish the company operation.
The move will ensure that you put in place the right practices and employ the most competent workers to overcome a talent shortage. This will also see growth encouraged among employees – better working relationship and satisfaction. Putting better techniques into effect when conducting employee recruitment will lead to getting more of the right skills.
4. Diversify workforce skills and cross-train to bridge the talent gap
Cross training most employees on basic job duties may lead to effectiveness when it comes to work delivery. In the same manner employers need to realign all the potential skills that are already in the company to ensure the employee skills are being optimized.
This will give more freedom to employees to try out what they understand best in different ways. It can easily broaden and improve their skills.
5. Invest in employee training to close the talent shortage
The foundation of any organization is basically the services offered and the skills used to deliver them. You can bridge any talent shortage by encouraging internal and external training. By putting employee training as an important activity, more talented people are likely to join your company and remain as they gain skills and perform better.
The list can even be longer than 5 employment tactics. Consider other steps employers can take to reduce their skills and talent shortage. When focusing on the talent gap, improve your recruiting to avoid making it a growing problem within your company.
Several of these 5 employment tactics will sacrifice some short-term productivity, but will yield longer term solutions. Research shows today's recruiting difficulties will not be going away over the next 2-3 years.


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Chadian auteur Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's Cannes Grand Jury Prize-winning film, Un homme qui crie (A Screaming Man), which was picked up for North American distribution by Film Movement last fall, has finally made its way to DVD land (released yesterday), after enjoying a limited theatrical run earlier this year.
We've already covered Un homme qui crie quite a bit on this blog, so I won't rehash previous entries. Both MsWOO and Sergio reviewed it; read MsWOO's thoughts HERE; and Sergio's HERE.
So, if you didn't get to see it in theaters, now you have a chance to see it in the comfort of your own home.
It's also streaming on Netflix, by the way.
The synopsis again:
Adam (Youssouf Djaoro) was a security guard at a posh Chad hotel until its new owners replaced him with his son (Dioucounda Koma). In this nation torn apart by civil war, citizens are called upon to help. But Adam only has one thing to give, forcing him to make a devastating choice.
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It's 2014, and Bob Roberts is an expert linguist and world renowned expert on the language of the alien M'ca. Their language is rather unusual in that all the words are made up of the letter combinations "a", "ab" and "bb" (we're using 'a's and 'b's here, since the actual M'ca characters are unprintable). Thus, some words in their language are aaabbbbb and aababb, but babb is not (you'd be a laughingstock in any M'ca establishment if you tried to used babb in a sentence). Not surprisingly, with such a small alphabet, every possible combination of "a", "ab" and "bb" form a legal M'ca word (up to a certain length, which is of no importance to this problem). Bob is creating a set of M'ca-to-English dictionaries of all legal M'ca words and is following the traditional word ordering of the M'ca: all 1 letter words are listed first (in alphabetical order), then all 2-letter words (in alphabetical order), and so on. The first two pages of one possible dictionary are shown below:
Bob needs a little help. He intends for each page of any dictionary to contain the same number of M'ca words, but this number will vary in different editions depending on the page size, font size, etc. As with any dictionary, the first and last word of each page is printed at the top of the page to allow easier searching by users. Here's where you come in: given the number of words per page, and the page number, he would like a program to determine the two words printed at the top of that page.
Input for each test case will consist of a single line containing two positive integers n m, where n is the number of words per page (≤ 30) and m is the page number (m ≤ 1018). A line containing 0 0 will terminate input.
For each test case output the two words which would appear at the top of page m given that n words are printed on each page (including page m).
4 2 9 10 0 0
Case 1: aaa abb Case 2: bbbbaa aaaabab


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Cassy O'Connor MP | Greens Leader
The Tasmanian Parliament has agreed to adjourn until the first scheduled sitting week after the winter recess.
This is an extraordinary step, and it's one that we resisted, but we have a duty of care to the people we work with, and to each other, in a time of pandemic.
Over the past three days, parliamentarians from all side of the House have worked hard to put in place the measures required to keep Tasmania running in the coming months.
A range of significant new powers are being entrusted to the Premier to deal with the COVID-19 public health emergency. We expect these powers will be used responsibly to keep Tasmanians safe, and to support everyone who is going through financial hardship.
We have the Premier's word that they will be and we take him on trust.
Some people will question the temporary suspension of Parliament. We would simply say to everyone that this decision has been made with a heavy heart, but in the knowledge that it is the right thing to do.
The legislation enacted this week will, over coming months, take care of the most essential elements of governance.
The past fortnight has been extremely stressful for Tasmanians. Tens of thousands of people have lost their jobs, businesses have closed and people have been pushed to the edge.
One small ray of light is the way the Tasmanian Parliament has worked with resolve and together to address the huge challenges we face.
While we will not be in Parliament, the Greens and all other elected representatives will keep working hard for the people of Tasmania.
In these difficult times we will be staying connected with our electorates and constituents, finding creative and effective ways to keep in touch and to support the many Tasmanians facing great hardship.
Tasmanians know how to look out for each other. If any place can emerge from a global pandemic with a more connected and hopeful future, it's this island.
We are all in this together.


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By Langis Michaud
Guest Writer
Ask anyone about the benefits of technology and it probably won't take them long to rhyme off a list of examples: it helps broaden your knowledge, connect with friends, both new and old, and allows you to see things you've never seen before.
But what about the drawbacks? Here's a major one: increased screen time is hard on your eyes.
In fact, more and more young people are wearing glasses to correct their nearsightedness. This trend has prompted optical health experts to determine if the use of electronic devices such as computers, tablets and smart phones is leading to a deterioration in sight that is reaching epidemic proportions.
Let's take the example of Pauline — although she could just as easily be a David or a Jason. She is 10 years old and a studious child, doing well in school. Like any young person her age, she loves to use her tablet computer to study or have fun. She's on it two hours a day, plus weekends.
Pauline may be in for a change, however. She has recently been diagnosed with nearsightedness and her optometrist has strongly recommended that she — and her parents — limit her use of electronic devices and spend more time playing outside.
Pauline isn't happy. She thinks it's not fair.
But her case raises the question: what is the link between the use of electronic devices and the appearance of myopia?
A public health issue
Forty percent of North Americans are affected by myopia. The number of cases doubled between 1972 and 2004 and continues to grow at a rate that qualifies the phenomenon as an epidemic.
In Europe, myopia is prevalent among 42.2 per cent of adults aged 25 to 29 years, almost twice that of adults aged 55 to 59 years.
This suggests there is a real public health issue facing us — and not just the common problem of an error in the refraction of the eye which shows up as blurred vision when looking into the distance.
In fact, high amounts of myopia significantly increases the risk of major ocular health disorders such as retinal tearing (21 times greater), glaucoma (40 times) or cataracts (six times).
An eye that becomes short-sighted becomes longer. The stretching is proportional to the increase in myopia. The more the eye stretches, the more the retina, which lines the inside of the eye, becomes thinner. Symptoms such as cracks, abnormal development of subretinal blood vessels and bleeding may appear.
Ultimately, the very nearsighted patient has a more than 50 per cent risk of spending the rest of his or her life legally blind — in other words living with vision reduced by 60 per cent. This means that the length of their eye exceeds 28 mm (the normal length is 23 mm) or that the myopia levels exceeds six diopters. (Diopters is a unit of measurement used to calculate eyesight — the further away from zero indicates a worsening in vision.) It is important to intervene before this happens to avoid these levels.
(In Canada, legal blindness is defined by a visual acuity of less than 20/200 in the best eye with the help of glasses or contact lenses. A legally blind person therefore sees, at best, 20 times worse than a person with normal acuity.)
What's behind the epidemic?
There are many causes of onset myopia. Genetics plays an important role but epigenetics — the environment in which the child evolves — is a more important factor.
And what has changed in our environment to explain the recent myopia epidemic? The impact of technology, which has seen a boom in recent years, is being closely examined.
For example, a rapid increase in visual problems has been noted since the introduction of the smartphone in 2007. While the device itself does not emit harmful radiation, it requires the user to read its screen at a distance of 20 cm rather than the normal distance of 45 cm to 50 cm. It has been suggested that this close distance boosts the risk of developing myopia by eight times, especially if both parents are myopic.
Ambient lighting also plays a role because the use of fluorescents, such as in classrooms, also promotes myopia. When a tablet is used in such an environment, the effect is multiplied tenfold.
Unlike books printed on paper, tablet and computer screens are optically associated with so-called chromatic aberrations. The shortest wavelengths (blue light) are perceived in front of the others by the eye, which generates a myopia stimulus. There is a dose and response effect here, suggesting that prolonged use leads to more negative effects.
Today's young people don't play outside as much as their predecessors and are heavy users of electronics. However, exposure to daylight has a protective effect against myopia. These beneficial effects are decreased, but not negligible, during less sunny months or when myopia is already present.
Possible solutions
The purpose of myopia treatment is to reduce the rate of progression of the dioptric, but above all to slow down the elongation of the eye. If, obviously, we cannot play with genetics, it is imperative to influence epigenetics and therefore the environment in which the child evolves.
Therefore, using any electronic media before the age of two should be avoided, even if it's only for a few minutes. A limit of one hour per day should be the rule for those between two and five years of age and the emphasis should be put on educational sites or applications that promote interactions between the parent and child.
While school requests should be taken into consideration, the use of electronic media should continue to be limited as the child gets older. A maximum of one hour, besides school work, must be observed for good eye health. A two-minute break after every 30 minutes of device use will also lessen harmful effects and exposure to a device should be avoided at least one hour before sleep.
Children should also get a minimum of 45 minutes of daylight per day. They can get this by walking to school or participating in such activities as regular outdoor sports.
The next step is to ensure the co-ordination of both eyes, from far away but especially close up. An optometrist will need to perform an orthopic check-up and correct, by exercise or optical means, any anomaly that may have been detected.
Finally, optical correction must be chosen with the goal of slowing down the progression. In rare cases, glasses with anti-myopia lenses may be prescribed. They provide a deceleration rate of about 30 per cent . Specialized contact lenses are often preferred and offer control ranging from 50 per cent to 80 per cent. The contact lens treatment is available from the age of seven, and will be periodically reassessed according to the child's changing needs.
In short, myopia is not just a commonplace vision defect. It is a significant risk factor for serious eye disease. We must therefore do everything possible to slow its progress and protect our children's vision — and that means also reviewing their relationship with electronic devices.
Langis Michaud , Professeur Titulaire. École d'optométrie. Expertise en santé oculaire et usage des lentilles cornéennes spécialisées, Université de Montréal
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Practicing psychology in Manhattan for over 15 years.
Dr. Wiener earned a B.S. degree in Human Development from Cornell University, and a Ph.D., in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University. He served as an intern at the Manhattan State Psychiatric Center and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at New York University Hospital. A practicing psychologist in New York for over fifteen years, Dr. Wiener has an expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy, couples counseling and in effective ways of helping people to make lasting life changes. He also provides supervision to early career psychologists and has served as a staff psychologist and academic consultant at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, St. Vincent's Hospital, and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital.
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As published by the Daily News Journal, Sunday, December 26, 2010
By Greg Tucker, President Rutherford County Historical Society
The local power companies reminded customers that outdoor Christmas lighting was prohibited, a service flag with 300 stars hung in the Central High School (CHS) auditorium, and housewives were being urged to save "Fats for Freedom."
It was December 1943 in Rutherford County.
A difficult Allied advance through Italy was succeeding with heavy losses, and an invasion of occupied France was anticipated. While the nation mourned over 130,000 American war casualties, many more young men were volunteering or being drafted into military service. The enrollment at CHS was down to 450 with two-thirds female. Interscholastic sports were cancelled and the girls were knitting sweaters for military personnel.
Every aspect of daily life in Rutherford County was affected by the war. The family kitchen was no exception. The American Fat Salvage Committee had announced that 230,000,000 pounds of used fats would have to be salvaged annually to meet war needs. "Glycerin, oils and acids needed to wage war" were refined from these recycled fats. The refined products were used to make gunpowder, lubricants, insecticides and medicines.
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt spoke to housewives: "One pound of used cooking fat will produce enough glycerin to make a pound and a half of smokeless gunpowder … Our boys fighting in every corner of the globe need that powder and this is one of the ways in which every woman can contribute to the fighting of the war.
"To enlist cooperation of housewives in fat salvage, two brown (or red, ration) points are given for each pound of waste fat turned in to your butcher."
The ration points could be used by the housewife to purchase rationed commodities, such as beef or butter. Two rationed items sorely missed, remembers Ann Nora Parsons, were coffee and sugar. These imported items were in short supply due to wartime interruption of commercial shipping.
The rationing was also necessary to ensure availability of military supplies. The federal Office of Price Administration reminded farmers in December that "they should continue to collect ration points for all rationed meats-including pork-which they sell or give to friends, neighbors, retailers or anyone else."
Gasoline, tires and many hard goods were also rationed or simply unavailable. The Rutherford County rationing board met weekly to consider special requests and hardship cases. On December 8, the local War Price and Rationing Board allotted two passenger cars, one bicycle, several pairs of rubber boots, a few stoves and several tires for farm implements, trucks and cars.
The passenger cars were for Smyrna Air Base personnel. (Passenger car production ended in January 1942 by Presidential Order and any "new" cars in 1943 were from pre-war inventories.) Howard S. Brown, 902 West Main, Murfreesboro, got the bicycle. New rubber boots went to J.A. Scott, M.D., Thomas Eady and Eugene Hill. C.C. Alsup, Mrs. Ollie Smotherman, Mrs. Lela Brown, Freeman Hoover and Miss Kathleen Holton were among those getting stoves.
Despite the holiday season, citizens were urged to avoid all "nonessential" travel. Even telephone usage was discouraged. Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph asked its subscribers not to use telephones from 7 to 10 p.m. This time was to be reserved for military personnel calls.
Local clubs, schools, churches and individuals were urged to organize "war bond" and "scrap drives" for money, metals, paper and rubber. Full page newspaper ads by local businesses and merchants, large and small, promoted the sale of war bonds. Scrap drive efforts were acknowledged and celebrated on front pages of the local newspapers.
With young men gone to war, Rutherford experienced full employment and even worker shortages. A somewhat vague call for construction workers appeared in local newspapers: "Construction Laborers needed by Vital War Job in the Vicinity of Knoxville, Tenn. Working 53 hours/week…weekly total of $34.21…room and board on project reservation. Transportation paid. This essential war job needs you if you are now employed in non-essential work…War Manpower Board." Oak Ridge was top secret and no one in Rutherford had ever heard of the "Manhattan Project" or even imagined a weapon as powerful as the atomic bomb.
But at the old Sky Harbor site, a new company was already part of the project cutting and shaping graphite for use in the Oak Ridge reactor. It was a government contract, and none of the local employees knew how or where the graphite would be used. (According to Manhattan Project physicist Edward Teller, when a fast neutron is emitted in a fission process, it will usually collide with a U-238 nucleus and be absorbed. That stops the chain reaction. Because slow neutrons are more likely to cause fission, the uranium in a reactor is surrounded by a "moderator," a substance that slows the neutrons without absorbing them. The moderator chosen for the first Oak Ridge reactor was carbon in the form of pure graphite, processed in Rutherford County.)
On December 23, the Selective Service ("Draft") Board announced that 16 more Rutherford County men had been classified IA ("available for general military service"); eight were classified IIA ("engaged in essential civilian employment"); two were classified IIIC ("engaged in agriculture"); one was given IVF ("unfit for military service").
Frank Crosslin of Eagleville, classified IA, advertised shortly before Christmas: "Business Property for Sale-To be ready when I am called for induction, I have decided to sell my grain, feed, seed, building material and grocery business … If interested, see me at once."
By late 1943 Rutherford farmers had become accustomed to Army men and equipment sharing pasture and woods with livestock and wildlife as the military practiced for the invasion of Europe. These Second Army maneuvers reached the "halfway mark" in December, and all troops were directed "to begin at once the work of restoring the maneuver area to the condition in which they found it." Army leadership also announced that civilian appraisers had been employed "to provide quicker settling of claims for maneuver damage to civilian property." The new claims office was on the second floor of the Murfreesboro Bank & Trust building across from the Courthouse.
On December 16, Second Army command announced that the Mink Slide area of the Murfreesboro "bottoms" would be "off limits" for soldiers. The prohibited section reached from South Church at Vine south three blocks to Castle, west one block to South Maple, and north to the intersection of Maple and Vine. Authorities were "seeking to combat the spread of venereal disease in the area."
But the soldiers would be entertained, according to newspaper reports. Towns in the maneuver area planned Christmas and Christmas Eve parties for the soldiers. "Murfreesboro also arranged a Christmas program for Negro troops." Local residents were encouraged to open their homes to the wives and families of soldiers who were visiting the young men for the holidays. Many were accommodated. At 302 Tennessee Boulevard South, Murfreesboro, the lady of the house kept food and hot drinks available while young brides and brides-to-be met their soldiers in the "private" areas of the house.
Two days before Christmas, Washington sources advices the nation that, because of offensive military initiatives in 1944 (land invasions of territory occupied by German and Japanese forces), "Allied casualties will mount into the hundreds of thousands."
Greg Tucker can be reached at [email protected].


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Over the past few years we have seen some top quality games on IOS store, there are some games on IOS store that are very addictive but they haven't got the attention that they deserve, that is why we have curated this list of top addictive games to play on you IOS devices that you might have missed, these games will keep you busy for a long period of time.
|Game Name
|Run Squish
|Don't Pop! Dungeon
|Hectic Holiday
|Cat Scratch – Game
|Color Course
|Bubble Shooter X
|Stylus Ball Suite
|Which hand ??
|Monster Cage
|Elves Vs Undead Castle Defense
|Eri's Forest TD
|Metal Brigade Tactics Versus
|Molecular Mayhem
|Dragon Swarm
|Atlantis: Pearls of the Deep
|Pair Frenzy – Kawaii Match Up
|Legend Dary F
|OneBit Adventure
|Samsara Game
|Fox Detective
|Puzzle Cross Pirates
|kraken chess
|In Defiance of Pavement
|Lexicon Delta
An assortment of Halloween monsters have gotten loose! Visit unique environments and squish them to curb the outbreak! Tap a monster to squish in a cartoon burst of color and goo. Squish as many as possible in the shortest amount of time to score bonuses. After a time limit, the final score for the level is revealed.
Hidden away deep in a jungle forest lies a mysterious dungeon. Discovered long ago then forgotten, only to be discovered again by the planets new inhabitants. As they explore different areas of the old world. Curiosity gets the best of everyone sooner or later. Soon it becomes a challenge to see who can go the farthest down and grab all the treasure they can possibly find. Dangers around every corner. Join our heroes to become the dungeon's next master.
Are you feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? Too much NO NO NO and not enough HO HO HO? Get in shape by taking the Hectic Holiday Challenge.
Try to survive and destroy all you find to make your way to your freedom! Enroll in mech fights with multitude of enemies, and make sure you use the right weapons, movements, and strategy to win the battle.
Are you tired of your cat being a sloth with morbid obesity? CatScratch is an App that offers you different games, set in different situations, which aim to stimulate the agility and reflexes of your beloved pet.
Join this hilarious graphic adventure lead by a group of weird friends looking to break out from school and spend their free time at their own secret club: Sol705
Navigate the color through the course to the goal with over 100 levels!
Rethink the bubble shooter genre and blast your way to victory with Bouncing Bubbles! Download this endlessly entertaining arcade shooter, start shooting away at rows of bubbles, and discover exactly how addicting bouncing bubbles level in and level out can be!
Stylus Ball Suite is a set of original and classic fun games for everyone, based on an innovative line drawing gameplay optimized for mobile touch screens. All games are endless ball games with a challenging line drawing gameplay and lots of extras like power ups and special lines / brushes. On top of that, their arcade nature also makes for a cool casual experience.
Just choose left or right.
You are a monster hunter. Find and defeat evil creatures – this is your main goal! Unlock new monsters! Defeat them to make them work for you! Gain as much money as you can!
Elves Vs Undead Castle Defense
Charmed creatures from another world, magical weapons and deadly foes will test your skills, in a fast paced castle defense game!
The insects of the Eri's Forest are acting strange and attacking perfectly healthy trees! As a forest Guardian, you must help Eri protect the Tree's while figuring out what is causing the insects to act this way!.
The long-awaited multiplayer version of Metal Brigade Tactics! Play against your friends using Game Center, or locally on the same device via Pass & Play. You can also hone your skills against an AI squad.
A mystical journey through a stunning and surreal universe, surrounded by the chaos of cosmic annihilation. Think fast, or be obliterated. If you think the opposing forces that life must conquer in order to survive are armed with bullets and bombs, then think again. Gravity, electromagnetism, friction, and decay are where the real struggles take place.
Dragon Swarm offers an arcade twist to classic real-time strategy that strikes an exciting balance between action and tactics, making it ideal for mobile gaming sessions. In each battle, players vie for control of the map using fire breathing dragons, defense towers, and mighty strongholds. Random placement of dragon lairs makes every game session a unique challenge.
Atlantis: Pearls of the Deep is an award winning physics-based, Match-3 game that's fun, simple, and addictive! Drop colorful pearls and let gravity do the rest, as they crash and clink their way through ramps, platforms, and spinning gears. Match 3 or more pearls of the same color and watch them disappear while surrounding pearls fill the void! Earn Achievements and Stars depending on how fast and efficiently you clear the screen, then use those Stars to purchase explosive power-ups! You can play Zen Mode daily to earn FREE Stars to play through the 100+ exciting and challenging levels!
Exercise your memory while having lots of fun in this modern take on the classic Concentration card game! Pair Frenzy is a magical adventure where Bluebell, a little fairy of the forest, must solve puzzles to save her friends using her magic wand and your memory.
The legendary mercenary hero Dary is hired to get the dragon's horn. He decides to accept the mission only because the king told him that he can marry the princess after successful mission.
OneBit Adventure is an action-packed retro roguelike game where you explore a dangerous world as you continue to evolve and develop against rogue enemies. Your primary focus in OneBit Adventure is to survive. There are a plethora of different enemy types you will engage and you will have to use all your skills to stop them.
In this beautiful, relaxing reflective puzzle game, use all your wits to maneuver blocks of different shapes and properties and help Zee escape from the mirrored and twisted dimensions of Samsara.
Take the role of a legendary detective to investigate a mysterious murder at a mansion in the woods. A fully original mystery game with an illustrated anime style story and characters. Explore the house, find the clues, and discover the real reason why they call you the Fox!
Are you ready to pirate up this incredible game? Puzzle Cross is THE BEST pirate puzzle adventure, and it is not only us that say so, but the more than 50.000 players playing enjoying it.
STREET SKP is an app that defies you and your friends, the challenge is overcoming diverse puzzles, competing against other teams using your knowledge, observation skills and main skills in the Old Town of Bilbao, in a defined environment of an urban area, ie a virtual street escape. You can enjoy the tutorial, which consists of 3 puzzles, free and without registration in order that you see the functionality and features of the game.
Do you acquire more powerful creatures, or do you seek to gain lands? As your deck becomes stronger, determine the best time to strike and grasp honor before your opponent does.
Dribble and his bouncy ball friends were having…well…a ball, until the nasty BizBots showed up! Can you guide Dribble through treacherous and trippy worlds to save his friends?
The object of the game is to lure the Kraken into capture the opponent. Each turn you have two actions: move and choose a neighbouring tile. The board is made out of matching pair tiles. When a tile is chosen, the Kraken attacks them both.
While technically an arcade action game, In Defiance of Pavement is ultimately a relaxing, innocent title. Use your thumb to weave a determined flower bud through layers of pavement and moving rocks. Be wary of your stem; it's vulnerable to rocks too!
Compose words by selecting the letters on the grid, but choose wisely because every letter could be used only 3 times. You can challenge yourself or your friends on Game Center.
Welcome to TimeTap! How many times can you tap the red button in under thirty seconds? Put your fingers to the test to see if you can out tap your friends!
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Butler Link
Daughter of the
famous bandleader.
Was a nurse most
of her life.
No children but
enjoyed her extended family.
(SANDY) I think
it was 1985 when Aunt Helen (Helen May Spahn Young) & I went to Ireland for
the Butler's 800th anniversary in Kilkenny. Shortly after we returned, she
passed away. Helen (Costigan) came down from Michigan & we went through as
much as we could. After she had to go home, I continued for a few months until
the house was sold. Being so interested in genealogy I saved anything possibly
related. I have many photos of Grandma Young (Helen Butler Young.... I don't
know what you call these people, but they can be easily confused!).
Quilt Story from
Helen: On one of Gertrude and Aunt Helen's visits to DeWitt Aunt Helen
brought this quilt to me. She said that grandma (HMB) had made it. I was
soooooo thrilled. It is beautiful, each square has unique hand embroidery. It
is mostly silk with a few small squares of velvet. It does not have a backing.
Again, like Sandy's it is deteriorating. When Aunt Helen was out of the room
Gertrude said to me, "I wouldn't pay attention to what Helen says. I am
not sure that Aunt Nell made that quilt. I know she did oil paintings and her
music but I never saw her do quilting." :-) So, I guess what I have is a quilt
that Aunt Helen gave to me. :-) (See quilt below)
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We asked residents of Cartmel for their views on HS2 Ltd's options for Hampstead Road Bridge and information about their households.
77% of the 69 households in Cartmel responded to the survey. Key findings included:
These findings will be represented in any future negotiations with HS2 Ltd. At the time of writing, HS2 Ltd has made no commitment to taking forward any specific alternative to their proposed option.
However, just before the Council appeared at the House of Lords Select Committee in September, HS2 Ltd provided an assurance that it will consider a wider range of options proposed by the Council for the design of the replacement bridge, providing they do not impact on the safe and economic delivery of the works.
Discussions with HS2 Ltd about Cartmel and Hampstead Road Bridge may continue over several months. The Council will consult Cartmel residents about any alternative proposals for Hampstead Road Bridge that affect their homes before any decisions are taken by the Council. The Council also scheduled a drop in session for Cartmel residents in November 2016 to discuss HS2 Ltd's Hampstead Road Bridge proposals.
Camden Council opposes plans for High Speed 2 (HS2) as currently proposed. If the Government does go ahead with the scheme, Camden is committed to fighting for the best deal for our communities.
A major concern we have is with the proposed works to Hampstead Road between Robert Street and Mornington Crescent. HS2 Ltd has proposed to increase the road level by up to 4.7 metres (approximately 1.5 storeys) to bridge over existing and proposed railway lines. We have always been concerned about the impact this would have on residents living in Cartmel.
HS2 Ltd carried out a study to assess options for minimising the height increase of the Hampstead Road Bridge in order to reduce the impact on residents. Despite the Council pushing HS2 Ltd to engage with residents on alternative solutions they published their recommendations on 22 July 2016.
As published in the study, HS2 Ltd's recommended option for the new Hampstead Road Bridge would mean the road will be at a height of between 3.7 metres and 4.2 metres (approximately) above the existing road level outside Cartmel, approximately 8.5 metres away.
There is another option that HS2 Ltd has rejected which moves Hampstead Road Bridge approximately 15 metres further away from Euston Station. This option would reduce the level of the road by approximately half a metre and would be constructed up to 18 months quicker with no temporary utilities diversions. It does however need the residents of Cartmel to move out as the block would have to be demolished.
There have been no decisions to take forward this option and you are not required to move out of your home.
The Council would like to understand your views about the two main options so we can represent these in future negotiations with HS2 Ltd. However, we must make it clear, there are no guarantees that HS2 Ltd will reconsider an alternative option but we think it is important to put forward your views and have your opinions heard.
We would like your views on the following:
The information collected in this survey will be strictly used for these purposes and will not be passed on to anybody not connected with this survey.
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Case Study on Marketing Strategy of Volkswagen
Volkswagen is well-known auto importer of the United States. In 1960s it auto important of the united states than all other auto imports combined. Despite of growing foreign competition in 1970. V W sales reached 300000 unites annually. But the 1980 and early 1990, its annually sales in the U.S market was down to 150000 units. In effect, its market share had dropped 3 percent to under 1.5 percent.
V W is now trying to regain its standing and to increase market share in both Europe and the United States .To do so, it has acquired SEAT, the Spanish car maker and SKODA, The Czechoslovakian auto manufacture. So, it is now much more competitive worldwide than a few years ago.
Another current V W strategy is to customize its product so that they appeal to various specific international markets. In the United States, management of V W has discovered the reason of declining sales that the car it had made looks 'too American'. But U.S people preferred the cars, which have European styling and German Engineering. This mistake is being corrected. The same strategy is used in Europe where VW offerings are customized to meet driver expectations.
At the same time, the company is putting renewed emphasis on its major strength engineering. VW is convinced that this market advantage will help it to reach new sales height over the last decade. In support of this belief, management Argus that the European market responds well to cars that offer better handling and styling, and this is why it has been so successful on the continent as well as the United States. The big challenge will be for the firm to gain market share in an extremely competitive worldwide industry that is able to produce far more cars each year than the market demand.
- How would Volkswagen use market assessment to evaluate sales potential for its cars in the United States?
As a multinational enterprise, Volkswagen can take a number of steps to evaluate sales potential for its cars in the United States.
Firstly, it can examine the current import policies of other countries and identify the cars that are now being purchased from abroad. Besides these, the Volkswagen can determine local production and can examine the demographic changes that are taking place in the United States. These cursory efforts help the Volkswagen to provide important information regarding current product supply.
Another would be to find out the number of auto registrations, and how fast this number is growing annually because this would be useful in predicting new sales potential.
Thirdly, Volkswagen can use quantitative techniques such as trend analysis to estimate future demand either by extrapolating the growth over the last 3 to 5 years and assuming that this trend will continue or by using some form of average growth rate over the recent past.
Finally, the Volkswagen would compare the strength of cars produced by itself to the strength of the cars produced by the other competitors and to make an evaluation of how the company can position its offering for maximum market penetration.
- Does Volkswagen need to modify its cars for the U. S. market? Why or why not?
According to the case data, Volkswagen needs some modification of its produced cars in the part of the styling and engineering, because its cars became a mature product and we know that in the maturity stage of any product, there is needed some modification for continuing it in the market.
The another reason of modifying its cars is that, with the time being Americans will start to buy cars that offers German engineering and quality. But in the past, Volkswagen has made the mistake of producing cars that look "Too American". Because of this, many people of America bought cars from ford, General Motors, and Chrysler because there were no distinctive qualities that Volkswagen could use in attracting these buyers.
For the above reasons, by modifying the style and design of its cars and putting it into the European styling and German engineering, the Volkswagen can gain a better competitive advantage. As a result, it will be able to bounce back its previous position in the United States.
- Would the nature of Volkswagen's products allow the company to use an identical promotional message worldwide or would the company have to develop a country-by-country promotion strategy?
Whether the features of Volkswagen's products allow the company to use as identical promotional message worldwide or to develop a country-by-country promotion strategy will depend on where Volkswagen is selling its product. For a under developed country, the message should be made on the basis of the purchasing power of the people of this country.
But for a developed country, the message should be focused on styling, handling, engineering, and non-economic factors. As a result, the Volkswagen needs to develop the different message for its identical product. Because Volkswagen is going to launch its products in different countries. So an identical message may not convey the same meanings to the different nations.
- How would currency fluctuations affect Volkswagen's profit in the U. S. market?
At the time of doing business in the United States, the Volkswagen may face a risk associated with currency fluctuations. This risk is particularly important when it has a return on investment target because this objective can become unattainable if the local currency is devalued.
For example, if Volkswagen incurs cost $30,000 to manufacture a car and ship a particular model to the United States and the company sells the car to its dealer for $40,000 Volkswagen is making a 33 percent profit on the sale ($ 10,000/$ 30,000). However, if the dollar decreases in value by 10 percent against the German Mark, then the company's profit percentage will decline. Because these dollars would buy more marks, of course, if the value of the dollar increased against the mark, The Volkswagen would have profited accordingly and might have lowered the price in order to generate additional sales.
- What type of distribution system would be most effective for Volkswagen in the United States?
The Volkswagen would select the most effective distribution system to reach its product to the people in the United States. To do so, first thing it has to do that finding out the best possible distributors to carry their product. At the time of selecting the distributors, the Volkswagen should select those distributors, which are financially strong and will be able to survive the company in the long run. Since United States in a developed country, its car markets are full of well established auto dealerships, but the Volkswagen should look for successful dealers who would be willing to carry the Volkswagen line as well as its current offerings.


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A councillor has resigned from the Conservative Party after making "thoughtless and extremely foolish" comments about immigrant school children.
John Cherry claimed Pakistani children would fail to "rise to the top" and some nationalities were "uncertain" what hard work is about.
The Chichester councillor was responding to proposals by a South London academy to open an Eton-style boarding school in the West Sussex countryside.
He warned the children would want to "escape into the forest - it will be a sexual volcano".
But after being heavily criticised for the comments, Cherry resigned from the Conservative Party and apologised.
He said: "My remarks about Durand Academy, as reported in the Mail on Sunday, were plainly wrong. They were thoughtless and extremely foolish. I unreservedly apologise and withdraw them. I very much regret the distress this must have caused."
The plans of the Durand Academy, which is based in Stockwell, south London, have sparked some opposition from people living near the proposed boarding school site.
The proposal is to use St Cuthman's School, a disused boarding school in Stedham, West Sussex.
Cherry, who represents the village, told the Mail on Sunday: "Ninety-seven per cent of pupils will be black or Asian. It depends what type of Asian. If they're Chinese they'll rise to the top. If they're Indian they'll rise to the top. If they're Pakistani they won't.
"There are certain nationalities where hard work is highly valued. There are certain nationalities where they are uncertain what this hard work is all about.
"If the children are not allowed out of the site then it will make them want to escape into the forest - it will be a sexual volcano.
"Has anyone asked whether these children want to be plucked from their natural surroundings? They have never done boarding before, so they won't know how it works.
"The trauma of taking the children out of their natural surroundings is going to be considerable."
Durand Academy, the school which was subject to Cherry's comments, was visited by Nick Clegg earlier this year
The Wellington and Cambridge-educated chartered accountant has lived in the area for more than 30 years, according to the Chichester District Council website.
His biography on the website says the "committed Christian" is "passionate about the preservation of this beautiful area for current and future generation, within a framework run by local people".
Labour MP Kate Hoey, whose Vauxhall constituency contains the academy, said on Twitter: "I invite Cllr Cherry to visit Durand Academy in Stockwell to meet those who will be boarding. Stedham will gain hugely from their presence."
The Tories had begun action to suspend Mr Cherry before his resignation. A spokesman described the comments as "totally unacceptable" and said they "do not reflect the views of the Conservative Party".


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Whether lounging at home or going out, these super-soft twill pants in a playful light pink hue always feel effortless to wear while looking contemporary and sleek. An update to a classic cargo, this modern fit has a slim leg and cropped leg with a zippered hem. Made from lightweight twill, this pair drapes flawlessly for a sophisticated appearance while maintaining maximum comfort from day to night.
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Fugitive Sentenced to Life in Prison for Hostage-Taking Conspiracy Captured in Mexico and Returned to United States
MCALLEN, TX—A federal fugitive sentenced to life in prison for his role in a hostage-taking conspiracy has been returned to the United States after his capture in Mexico by Mexican authorities. Luis Gerardo Betancourt, previously residing in Pharr, Texas, was apprehended by Mexican authorities in October 2017 and returned to the United States at the Columbia Port of Entry, Laredo, Texas late in the evening on Friday, February 2.
Following a five-day trial, on March 30, 2017 a federal jury sitting in McAllen convicted Betancourt, in absentia, of conspiracy to commit hostage taking and conspiracy to transport undocumented aliens.
On July 12, 2017 , U.S. District Judge Randy Crane, who presided over the trial, sentenced Betancourt to life in federal prison for conspiracy to commit hostage taking and 10 years for conspiracy to transport aliens.
"The apprehension and return of the defendant highlights the outstanding law enforcement collaboration among agencies in the United States and Mexico, and demonstrates the bilateral tenacity involved with bringing those who threaten our communities to justice," stated FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio Division.
The fugitive investigation was conducted by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service. Mexican law enforcement authorities were instrumental in the apprehension and return of the defendant to the United States.


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Kids' sequin babouche NaturalSKU: BABO-KISE-03
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Hand embroidered with sequins slippers for kids. The material is sheep leather.
Size : M (Kids) 26-29, L (Kids) 29-31
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What are Droopy Eyes?
Most people think of droopy eyes in a dog as sagging underneath the eye, where the lower eyelid is rather prominent, and sags away from the eye itself. Because the lower eyelids droop, the dog's tears often drain onto its face, bypassing the normal route through the tear ducts to the nose. This can cause staining of the dog's face. However, a dog's upper eyelids can also droop, in which case the dog's pupil is constricted, the eye appears to be recessed into the dog's head, and the third eyelid of the affected eye can appear to be reddened and higher in the eye than usual.
- Ectropion
- Cherry eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Horner's syndrome
Droopy eyes are normal for some dogs, in which case there is no cause for concern. However, if the drooping, on either the upper or lower eyelids, is beyond the normal range, or is abnormal for your dog's breed, there may be a serious problem. Eyes are one of the most delicate parts of the body, and should be carefully monitored.
Why Droopy Eyes Occurs in Dogs
Medical issues related to a dog's droopy eyes are due to either structural issues with the dog's eyes, as in the cases of ectropion and cherry eye, or external irritants or damage, as in the cases of conjunctivitis and Horner's syndrome.
Ectropion and cherry eye are both conditions which can occur without any apparent external causes. A dog with ectropion will have a lower eyelid that droops far enough down from the eye that the tissue of his inner eye lid is exposed, making it vulnerable to injury and irritation. Many hounds inherit this condition, though it can also be caused by paralysis of the connected facial nerve, hypothyroidism, or neuromuscular disease. Because it is usually congenital, ectropion will usually be diagnosed before the dog is a year old. Congenitally droopy-eyed breeds that are vulnerable to ectropion include the Basset Hound, Bloodhound, Bulldog, Cocker Spaniel, Mastiff, Newfoundland, and Saint Bernard.
Cherry Eye
Dogs with wide flat faces, such as Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, and Boston Terriers, have a genetic predisposition to cherry eye, a condition in which the third eyelid's tear gland expands, protrudes from the eye, and becomes red. As the tear gland is then unusually exposed, it is subject to irritation, and can become painfully inflamed.
A dog whose eye gets irritated or infected from external sources, such as bacteria, a virus, dust, or allergens, can easily develop conjunctivitis, or pink eye. The conjunctiva is the membrane that protects the dog's eye; conjunctivitis refers to the infection of this membrane. Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis are especially contagious. Any dog can easily contract conjunctivitis. The conjunctiva membrane is, after all, the eye's first line of defense, and comes into contact with many different substances.
Horner's Syndrome
Horner's syndrome, which disproportionately affects Golden Retrievers and Cocker Spaniels, is a disruption of the nerves that control parts of your dog's eye. This is always caused by a lesion (central, preganglionic, or postganglionic) that damages the nerves somewhere between the brain and the eye. The damage can result in a droopy eyelid, constricted pupil, sunken eye, elevated third eyelid, and impaired vision.
What to do if your Dog is Droopy Eyes
Some causes of droopy eyes require minimal treatment, while others require interventions as serious as surgery. Horner's syndrome commonly disappears on its own. Conjunctivitis is treated topically, with antibiotic creams and eye drops, though if caused by a physical defect, may require surgery. Mild cases of ectropion can be treated with eye drops and ointment for lubrication, but more serious cases will require surgery to make the eyes less droopy. If treated early, cherry eye can successfully resolve with only the use of anti-inflammatories and ligament-strengthening medications, but if not, surgery will be necessary.
Prevention of Droopy Eyes
To prevent conjunctivitis, take care to keep your dog's eyes clean, and keep him away from any dogs who might be infected. It is usually not possible to prevent ectropion, as it is largely a congenital condition. Taking the long view, a breeder would want to breed excessively droopy eyes out of their line of dogs. The causes of cherry eye and Horner's syndrome are often unknown, thus are not preventable, but keeping your dog safe from head trauma can prevent any trauma-related nerve damage.
Cost of Droopy Eyes
The cost of treating your dog's droopy eye varies, but averages in a range under $1000. Conjunctivitis costs an average of $500 to treat; ectropion and cherry eye each cost an average of $600 to treat; and Horner's syndrome is the most expensive, costing an average of $850 to treat.
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A starlit story for bed time…
In this amusing one night journey of a small girl, the child reader witnesses the sleeping styles of various interesting animals, while walking on the line between dreams and reality. A colorful reading experience not only with its simple and impressive storytelling style, but also with its marvellous illustrations.
It was nightfall and all dark outside. Losing her sleep, the girl was tossing and turning in her bad. She eventually decided to go out to find it. She first visited the neighbour horse but couldn't sleep standing like him. Then visited the bear, bat, flamingo and many more… She knocked on the doors of all her neighbours. Guess where this sleepy child, walking in the streets in her pajamas, eventually fell asleep?


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Versatile European printed sheer rayon little square is flattering on all sizes. It has a scrunch neck and stitched closed sides with side splits. It is a One-Size pullover that falls to mid-hip length with elbow length sleeves. One size fits most.
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- Machine wash gentle, tumble dry low
- Style ID: 248SHDM
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Iraq holds a place of prominence in world history. As the birthplace of writing, the wheel, and countless other inventions, Iraq has been shaping human civilization for 10,000 years. The United States is committed to working with Iraq to protect and preserve its precious national and global heritage. A bilateral commitment to cultural heritage cooperation is a prominent feature of the 2008 U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement (PDF 648 KB). Since 2003, the United States has provided some $33 million (as of 2015) in support of a broad range of cultural heritage projects in Iraq. Through cooperation in support of the Future of Babylon project to conserve the ruins of ancient Babylon, the return to Iraq of looted antiquities, training Iraqi preservationists, and upgrading Iraqi museum facilities, lasting cultural bonds are being strengthened between the American and Iraqi peoples. This ongoing cooperation manifests America's respect and appreciation of Iraq's rich culture, its important place in history, and its contribution to our shared human heritage.
A cornerstone of U.S. cultural heritage cooperation is helping Iraq to develop its capacity to preserve Iraqi heritage sites and antiquities as well as contributing to international efforts in support of the country's cultural heritage. A key U.S. partner in these and other efforts is the Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, including the Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage (SBAH). Since 2003, the United States has helped to rehabilitate exhibit facilities at the National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad; train some 300 (as of 2015) Iraqi heritage and cultural staff ; establish and help maintain the Iraqi Institute for the Conservation of Heritage and Antiquities (IICAH) in Erbil; contribute significantly to the conservation of and management planning for the ancient Babylon site through the Future of Babylon Project, and; in partnership with international organizations, develop and distribute the Emergency Red List of Iraqi Antiquities at Risk to enable customs officials worldwide to identify looted and smuggled Iraqi artifacts. The United States also supports other programs to expand the professional skills of Iraqi archaeologists, conservators, and museum specialists country-wide. The U.S. contribution to these efforts since 2003 is some $37 million (as of 2019).


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Variety: 100 % Refosco
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About wine: Unique, beautiful quality, noble wine fell the wealth of nature, character of Istria, tradition and gentle hand of winemaker. Fruity with a great measure of freshness, which combines greatly with tannins into a harmonic, full, extract wine specialty of the Slovenian Istria. This is an extremely rich and full wine with an intense ruby color, a mature and complex smell and a full, soft and harmonic taste. Intensive fruit of dark berries and blackcurrants on the palate, uicy with a light aciee bite, integrated fine-grained tannins, still quite youthful, attractive finish. 100 % Refosco, a dry wine with 14 % vol. alcohol, maceration 21 days, matured in oak barrels, geographic designation Morova kortina, origin Slovenian Istria.
Serve temperature: The wine is best served around 16-18 ºC.
Serving suggestion: Refosco aMorus is an excellent companion to hearty meat dishes, especially with homemade prosciutto and other genuine dried or smoked meat products.


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Man opens up about why he shot his dad
HOUSTON (FOX 26) - A young man in Spring who says he killed his father to protect his mother and himself opened up on Thursday about what led up to the deadly shooting the day before.
Michael Merritt, 22, is still waiting to find out whether he'll face charges for shooting and killing his own dad, former Harris County Sheriff's deputy Brian Merritt, 53.
It was about 5 a.m. when Michael Merritt says he awoke to his dad yelling obscenities at his mom in the other room, then his mom's cry for help.
"Not only the fact that she screamed my name, but because of the way she screamed my name, I was very concerned for my mom's safety," said Merritt.
Merritt says he left his bedroom with gun in hand. He found his mom holding her face.
"She said, 'He hit me. He hit me,'" said Merritt. "And she was crying."
Merritt says his dad got up and came at him.
"Me telling him over and over again to go back—get back on the ground," said Merritt. "He just wouldn't listen. He would just keep coming closer to me, so I had no choice for me and my mom's safety to do what I did."
The Harris County Sheriff says that's when Merritt shot and killed his dad then called 911.
"To be honest I might still be in shock because of it, because it's so many thoughts going into my head about it," said Merritt. "I know it was right, but I can't stop thinking about it."
Merritt says his dad had been alcoholic, depressed and violent for the past two to three years, assaulting his mom and him several times.
"He would punch, he would push you down, he would kind of restrain you using the technique he learned as a police officer," said Merritt.
Brian Merritt spent 29 years as a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, according to a sheriff's office spokesman. He spent four years before that with the Navy, according to his son.
He retired last year and his dad says the family tried and failed to get him help for his psychological struggles.
"He needed help, and that's a question I asked the officers this morning," said Brian's dad Billy Joe Merritt. "Where do you go? They couldn't tell me."
Law enforcement officers often carry the crises with them, according to Tim Whitaker, the leader of the Houston Officers Peer Support (HOPA) program.
"When you go from call to call, you don't have time to process everything that occurred on the last call, and you continue to carry it," said Whitaker who is also a senior officer with the Houston Police Dept. "And eventually it gets bad, and we either take it home to our families, or we turn to alcohol or drugs or other other ways to escape some of the things that we see while we're out on the streets."
Whitaker says if you have a loved one in law enforcement who begins acting different, it's so important to confront them, ask if they're okay, and offer help such as the Houston Officers Peer Assistance program, where retired officers are there 24 hours a day to help other officers in need. To reach HOPA, call 832-200-3499.