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Pro animal rights groups are convinced that Rep. Susan Tabor, mother of the legalized Dove hunting bill, is on a mission to remove lawmakers from the game of deciding which animals can be hunted in Michigan. Tabor strongly denies that her House Bill 6272 does that.
In an Email obtained by New 10, the anti-Tabor groups claims her bill would give the Department of Natural Resources authority to pick those animals without legislative input.
Tabor says, "No. No. No. No. They are so paranoid." She contends lawmakers will still have a voice. What she claims to be doing is making sure the DNR has a voice, too.
The measure is up for committee debate this week.
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» Davidow to retire as president of Institute of the Americas in May 2011; search for successor begins
» Winners of ECLAC awards recognized during forum on Social Innovation
» Latin America's role in confronting climate change discussed at China conference
» Vazquez Mota mulling a bid for Mexico's presidency
» Bersin says strengthened trade is key to securing
U.S.-Mexico border
» Organized crime and drug trafficking are threatening democratic gains in Central America
Dominican Republic Energy Policy Forum: Toward A Brighter Energy Future
February 3-4, 2011
In September 2010, Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez visited the Institute of the Americas. One of the key issues he discussed was energy. Over the last several years, the Institute of the Americas has convened energy policy discussions in the Dominican Republic and have included high-level government and private sector speakers and participants. The issues, as with many energy-importing nations, are complex and not easily resolved – but progress has been made. As a result of President Fernandez's visit and the IOA's ongoing focus on energy, the Institute has set Feb. 3-4 for an energy policy discussion in Santo Domingo to continue focusing on what is at stake and the opportunities and challenges and why 2011 might bring a brighter future for energy in the Dominican Republic. More info
Institute Wins State Department Central America Grant
ATLANTA – The Institute of the Americas has been awarded a multi-year grant by the United States Department of State to assess regional electric integration in Central America and provide targeted capacity building. The formal announcement was made by Assistant Secretary of State Arturo Valenzuela during a keynote address at the Americas Competitiveness Forum in Atlanta on Nov. 16. The grant is designed to develop and provide capacity building to promote regional energy integration in Central America, foster harmonized regulatory and legislative frameworks, and to advance clean energy development across the region. Read more
20th Annual Latin American Energy Conference
LA JOLLA – The Institute of the Americas will convene its 20th Annual Latin American Energy Conference, known as "The La Jolla Conference," on May 16-18. Recognized as the most significant meeting of its kind, the international summit is the Institute's signature event. This year's participants at the three-day summit in La Jolla, Ca., will include company presidents, energy ministers, senior government officials and regulators, as well as bankers and representatives of NGOs from Latin America, the United States and Canada.
PEMEX Director General Suárez Coppel outlines new plan to attract investment
MEXICO CITY – Just days before the Institute of the Americas' Dec. 13 energy roundtable in Mexico City, the Mexican Supreme Court approved a new Pemex scheme for private sector oil contracts. The integrated E&P service contracts garnered much attention during the day-long roundtable discussions, as did a broader assessment of Pemex, the evolution of shale gas production and where renewable energy sources – especially wind and cogeneration – stand today in Mexico.
Chile's Energy Minister outlines plans for energy sector
SANTIAGO, Chile – Chile's Minister of Energy, Ricardo Raineri, opened the Institute of the Americas' Nov. 8 energy roundtable here with a concise outline of the Sebastian Piñera government's plans for the nation's energy sector. Raineri placed the government's efforts vis-à-vis energy in line with the broader commitment to have Chile become a developed country by the end of the decade, which is largely predicated on the goal of 6% average annual economic growth. In emphasizing this target, the minister was quick to underscore that Chile, rocked in recent years by an energy crisis due to natural gas cuts, continues to employ lessons learned from that experience, particularly the need for energy diversification.
Davidow to retire as president of Institute
LA JOLLA – Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow will retire from his position as president of the Institute of the Americas at the end of his second four-year term in May 2011, David Weaver, chairman of the board of directors, said.
In announcing Ambassador Davidow's decision, Weaver praised him for injecting new vitality into the Institute's programs, expanding its profile and credibility throughout the Americas and turning it into the premier center for Latin American-focused activities on the West Coast.
Winners of ECLAC awards recognized during forum on Social Innovation
LA JOLLA – The Institute's Friend Plaza was transformed into a colorful marketplace of award-winning social innovative projects from Latin America and the Caribbean during the Nov. 17-19 international seminar, "Social innovations in Latin America and the Caribbean." The projects were identified over five annual cycles of the Experiences in Social Innovation contest organized by the Economic Commission for Latin American and the Caribbean (ECLAC) of the United Nations and the Kellogg Foundation.
Each of the 25 winning projects was judged by ECLAC for innovation, cost-benefit ratio, impact on poverty, social responsibility, sustainability, potential for replication, potential to become public policy and potential to reduce discrimination and exclusion.
The projects were selected from among 4,800 entries from across the region, in a wide variety of thematic areas including reduction of teen violence, improving maternal and child health and the creation of micro cooperatives to produce pasteurized milk. Representatives of the 25 projects shared their experiences during seminar sessions. More than 200 students, faculty members, and community organizers participated in the program, which featured the release of the new book from ECLAC, "From Social Innovation to Public Policy: Success Stories in Latin America and the Caribbean," written by Nohra Rey de Marulanda and Francisco Tancredi.
Latin America's role in confronting climate change discussed at China conference
BEIJING – Latin America is playing an increasingly important role in confronting climate change and implementing measures to reduce emissions, Jia-gui Chen chairman of the academic board of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said during a conference co-hosted in Beijing by China's Institute of Latin American Studies and the Institute of the Americas.
As world leaders prepared for the next round of talks on climate change in Cancun, Mexico, in November, Chen noted that many countries in Latin America are turning to alternative energy sources such as hydropower, solar energy and wind power.
Vazquez Mota mulling a bid for Mexico's presidency
LA JOLLA – Josefina Vazquez Mota, a leading congressional representative from the conservative National Action Party (PAN), said during a Nov. 17 talk at the Institute of the Americas that she is considering a bid for the presidency in Mexico's 2012 election.
"I am absolutely convinced that Mexico is prepared to have a woman president," Vazquez Mota told reporters at a news conference before the event. "Today, seven of every 10 Mexican women contribute to household income.
"We have women in the business sector. We have 6 million women who are heads of household.
"This is not a question of gender," she said. "The president of this country will be the woman or the man who presents the best project for this country, the best solutions, and who generates hope in the people of our country."
Bersin says strengthened trade is key to securing
LA JOLLA –- Can the United States have secure borders while building a more competitive North American economy?
Alan Bersin, commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, believes it is not only possible but essential to promote a prosperous U.S.-Mexico economy as part of a strategy to strengthen security at the international border.
"People typically have thought that security and trade are mutually exclusive elements. They subscribed to the notion that unless we have less security we cannot have more trade promotion," Bersin said during a Nov. 12 Tequila Talk at the Institute of the Americas.
8th Latin American Seminar on Science and Health Journalism held at Institute of the Americas
LA JOLLA – Twenty-five health journalists and communicators from Latin America discussed the latest in Health Journalism in a week-long program convened during the first week of November in La Jolla and Palo Alto by MSD Latin America (Merck & Co., Inc.) and the Institute's Jack F. Ealy Science Journalism program. The visitors met with experts from UCSD, Stanford and industry and saw research conducted during a day-long visit to Merck Research Laboratory Palo Alto, the leading center for the study ofbiologics, or large molecules engineered against illnesses. Other themes covered during the workshop included social communication's impact on health, asthma and co-existing conditions in children, women's health challenges, and breaking news concerning advances in the treatment of Hepatitis C .
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Organized crime and drug trafficking are threatening democratic gains in Central America
LA JOLLA – Organized crime and drug trafficking are threatening democratic gains in Central America, Kevin Casas-Zamora, the former vice president of Costa Rica, said during a Nov. 10 Tequila Talk at the Institute of the Americas.
"In Central America, crime both in its more trivial and its more sinister manifestations is putting at risk everything that the region has achieved in the past two decades -- particularly the triumph of reaching a negotiated solution to terrible civil wars and of having sown the seeds of lasting democratic systems," said Casas-Zamora, who served as Costa Rica's vice president from 2006-2007 and is now a senior fellow in foreign policy at the Brookings Institution. "Violence in Central America not only threatens the process of democratic consolidation but also endangers the very viability of the state as a regulator of social life."
LA JOLLA – The Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies and the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS) will host a Feb. 10 symposium to mark the 50th anniversary of the University of California at San Diego. The symposium will focus on key areas of Mexico and its future including art, culture, science, technology, prosperity and development. Among the highlights of the forum:
• Internationally renowned artists and intellectuals will discuss the impact of culture on society and how it has shaped the meaning of being Mexican
• Scientists will share how science and technology can transform and improve Mexican society
• Business leaders and philanthropists will describe their vision of a future of prosperity and development
AGENDA • REGISTER: $175 (includes all sessions, lunch, closing keynote and reception. For further information, please contact Graciela Platero For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Brent Wakefield
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Troy Bacon (AVP Finance and Business Affairs and Controller), Craig Berry (School of Visual Arts), Ginger Boone (University Union), Allen Bradley (Computing Center), Sandy Burke (Computing Center), Tim Christian (College of Arts and Sciences), Chu Chuah (School of Community Service), Wil Clark (UNT System Center @ Dallas), Jim Curry (Microcomputer Maintenance/Classroom Support Services), Cyndie Harris (Physical Plant), Mike Hatch (College of Business Administration), Pamiela Hight (Libraries), Elizabeth Hinkle-Turner (Student Computing Committee, Computing Center), Paul Hons (College of Education), Abraham John (VP Student Development), Kirk Kelly (Housing), Brenda Kirk (Computing Center), Maurice Leatherbury (Chair, Sr. Director of Academic Computing and Asst. to the AVP Computing and Communications Services), Mike Maner (Computing Center), Gary Mathews (School of Library and Information Science), Ramu Muthiah (School of Community Service), Dallas Newell (Registrar's Office), Bruce Pollock (ABN LAN Mgmt), Chris Strauss (Computing Center), Mike Wright (Computing Center), Roy Zumwalt (Texas Academy of Math and Science)
Ginger Boone (University Union), Sandy Burke (Computing Center), Tim Christian (College of Arts and Sciences), Chu Chuah (School of Community Service), Wil Clark (UNT System Center @ Dallas), Mike Hatch (College of Business Administration), Elizabeth Hinkle-Turner (Student Computing Committee, Computing Center), Paul Hons (College of Education), Kirk Kelly (Housing), Mike Maner (Computing Center), Gary Mathews (School of Library and Information Science), Bruce Pollock (ABN LAN Mgmt), Chris Strauss (Computing Center)
Richard Anderson (Computing Center), Philip Baczewski (Computing Center), Travis Brown (Computing Center), Daren Dugan (Computing Center), Axton Grams (Computing Center), Judy Hunter for Pamiela Hight (GALMAC, Libraries), Matthew Kernan (Computing Center), Rory Rivoire (Computing Center), Charlotte Russell (Computing Center), John Stanfield (UNT System Center @ Dallas), Scott Windham (Computing Center), David Wright (College of Education)
Minutes from November 1, 2002 were approved as written.
Philip Baczewski convened the November 15, 2002 DCSMT meeting in Maurice Leatherbury's absence.
Incident Handling
Charlotte Russell reported on Incident Handling procedures involving UNT vs. non-UNT computers. Some incidents can result in escalation to other administrative departments on campus for disciplinary or legal action (i.e. Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities, UNT General Counsel, UNT Police department, etc.). Attempts should be made to handling security incidents administratively, i.e. without the involvement of legal entities, where possible. Security Incident Handling Procedures will be made available on the Information Security website, http://www.unt.edu/security. In the case of incidents involving non-UNT computers, computing staff should not attempt to confiscate the computer, or detain an individual responsible for the computer against their will. Initial efforts to contact individuals responsible for security incidents related non-UNT computers may need the additional involvement of department heads or designees for identification purposes.
Wireless Implementation
Rory Rivoire reported on the wireless network implementation. There are several concerns about the project:
Rory will work with the Information Security team on security implications and would like feedback from DCSMT regarding the types of devices currently in use in each area, wireless needs for each area, and the names of those who would like to be on the network. He would like for DCSMT to test the access points that are currently in place. Rory will post updates on the network managers list. Ideas for a Wireless Technology group as well as a portable testing center (using laptops, handheld devices, etc.) were considered but have not been finalized.
Old Business
SPSS Contract
Philip reported that the SPSS enterprise license purchase is moving forward and may solve a number of problems that have been addressed.
New Business
Chris Strauss reported that we are thirty days away from the estimated move date to Remedy 5.1 (December 16, 2002). Any issues with technology could possibly postpone or delay the implementation. When Remedy 5.1 is rolled out, clients installs should be updated to 5.1. The system will be integrated with ldap and authentication will take place on the authentication servers (with euid and eaglemail password). Passwords will not will be stored in Remedy. Password changes can be made locally and they will pass over to the authentication server. The web interface is browser and java specific. There are many issues with the browser. Chris will post notices on the progress of the project to the network managers list.
Status Reports
Travis Brown reported that the new Iatro is up behind web director. Istats should be up by the end of the day.
Kirk Kelly reported that he is studying the implications of a power outage on the west side of campus during Spring Break of 2003. The outage is scheduled to last 3-5 days to create infrastructure for a new residence hall.
Rory Rivoire reported that power outages can shut down communications on the network.
Wil Clark reported that he is investigating a telephone system upgrade.
Elizabeth Hinkle-Turner reported that general access lab managers have begun their portion of the student computing survey.
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 am.
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Fresh Fork Market
November 30, 2008 - Phyllis Sigal
Just before leaving for a food tour of Cleveland earlier this year, I was contacted by Trevor Clatterbuck, a Wheeling Park High School graduate who has been involved in starting an interesting business called Fresh Fork Market. Fresh Fork Market connects local farmers with potential customers in the Cleveland area.
Trevor grew up in Wheeling and is a 2004 Wheeling Park High School graduate. He attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. During college, he worked as a procurement specialist and marketing intern for Hyland Software in Westlake, Ohio, and then as a business analyst for Deloitte Consulting in Charlotte, N.C., where he worked on a large SAP (software) implementation. He graduated from Case in May 2008 with a bachelor's degree in business management and in political science, with minors in entrepreneurship and economics.
What follows is my Q & A with Trevor:
Q. What is Fresh Fork Market?
A. Fresh Fork Market is a supply chain solution connecting local farmers with restaurants, retailers and institutions. We provide a virtual farmers market where suppliers, customers and other advocates can network, collaborate, shop, eat and repeat. Our marketplace is free of use to both buyer and seller.
In short, we provide the tools necessary for a local farmer to communicate and deliver to a customer. However, our business is still in the development stage and we do not operate as stated above. We have a two stage model. Stage 1 is our proof of concept — what we are doing now — where we actually deliver the product from the farm to the restaurant and act more like a distributor. In our Stage 2 model, we are simply the local foods marketplace — think of an eBay for local foods, except we tackle the problem that eBay does not address — logistics. We provide the tools necessary for farmers to arrange logistics around a perishable product.
Currently, we have been operating our Stage 1 model — where we deliver the product — for four months and have acquired 54 customers and deliver from over 40 farms.
Q. How and why did you start this venture?
A. I started this venture with three other partners. The four of us were at a business concept competition in August 2007 called the Entrepreneurship Education Consortium. We were walking around Downtown Cleveland to get some inspiration and recognized that there were a few restaurants advertising "local" products. We asked the chefs and they said it was very difficult to use local products. I had a similar experience when living in Charlotte, N.C., that same summer. We put the two experiences together and realized that there must be a need. We did surveys of both farmers and restaurant owners and soon came up with what we thought was the best solution.
We won the concept completion that week and returned to school and decided we wanted to continue with the business. We held weekly meetings and organized our tasks and by June 2008 we were ready to launch.
Q. How many clients do you have?
A. We have delivered to 53 restaurants and one institution.
Q. Which restaurants utilize Fresh Fork Market?
A. Some of our best customers include: Lola, Lolita, Flying Fig, Great Lakes Brewery, Grovewood Tavern, Beach Club Bistro, Lucky's Café, Molinaris, Sara's Place by Gavi's Gavi's, Sergios and Light Bistro.
Q. What makes Fresh Fork Market unique? Are there similar ventures?
A. Fresh Fork Market is unique because it preserves the culture of a local foods system. Customers can contact the suppliers directly through the Web-interface. They can read about the farms, read about the products, see photos and even know the number of miles from that farm to the restaurant's front door. We want to put a face on the product.
There is one similar venture, actually in Cleveland as well. It is called Local Crop and promoted by the multinational foodservice provider, Sysco. The service provides similar online ordering capabilities. Local Crop was started two months after Fresh Fork.
Q. What are you most proud of with Fresh Fork?
A. I'm most proud that we actually followed through on the concept we developed. I was so energized about the concept that it was not difficult for me to turn down major job offers I had.
Q. What are the benefits for chefs to use your service?
A. For the chefs it is simple. They get the highest quality products at a reasonable price.
Congrats to a local student on his success! (Check out my "Taste of Cleveland" story on the Travel cover in the Nov. 30 Sunday News-Register.)
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Brant Daugherty Grateful For Dancing With The Stars Opportunity
September 05, 2013 05:46 AM by Stephanie Gustafson
Wait — a legitimate, current star on Dancing With The Stars? Yes, that is happening this season! Yesterday, during the big reveal on Good Morning America, we learned that Brant Daugherty will be cha-chaing with the likes of Snooki, Valerie Harper and Bill Nye for DWTS season 17.
We're still a little shocked by the knowledge that a star in the peak of his fame is a contestant on Dancing With The Stars. Granted, Brant Daugherty name's mostly known by adoring teenager girls, given his work with Pretty Little Liars. But that doesn't diminish the significance of his spot on Dancing With The Stars.
Amazingly, it doesn't sound like Brant is taking on this opportunity for lack of better options. He just really wants to learn how to dance! Really, it should be producers who are thanking him for consenting to be a part of this season's lineup. But modest as ever, Brant made sure to express gratitude for his casting on Dancing With The Stars season 17. He tweeted, "Today has been the most surreal day of my entire life. I'm so humbled and grateful for all the love you guys have shown me."
Brant also made a point of highlighting pro dancer and soon-to-be partner Peta Murgatroyd as the real star of the show. He told Twitter followers, "I couldn't be happier to be paired with @PetaMurgatroyd! She's an incredible dancer and I have so much respect for her."
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The Cleveland Cavaliers were without Anderson Varejao again last night. The veteran center sat out the Christmas Day game with a bruised right knee. It was the fourth-straight game he has missed because of the injury.
Royce Young of CBS Sports says Varejao did not even make the trip with the team yesterday to take on the Wizards. He remained in Cleveland for treatment.
Varejao is averaging 14.1 points per game and 14.4 rebounds per game. He is actually leading the Eastern Conference in rebounds per game. Varejao's presence is important for any success the Cavaliers are going to have. Unfortunately, he has been out and the team continues to struggle. They are now 6-23 on the season.
Meanwhile, the Cavaliers made a roster move yesterday when they claimed Shaun Livingston. The guard was waived by the Wizards and would have been a free agent had a team not put in a claim on him yesterday. The Cavaliers did so with the team facing injury concerns and a lack of productivity. To make room for Livingston, the Cavs waived guard Donald Sloan.
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In this "Iron Chef"-style challenge, creative chefs from around Denver will compete to make the best custom dish to be paired with Gold Medal wines from the Denver International Wine Competition. Sample their gourmet efforts and decide for yourself who made the premier paired plate. A live and silent wine auction will benefit the Help America Hear program. Thu 6-9 p.m.
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Hotel Kimal – in the historical centre of San Pedro de Atacama – an oasis of calm tucked away behind walls of earth and stone, stands for the philosophy of preserving and harmonizing with the traditional architecture of Atacama. At the same time it offers its guests everything they need for a pleasant and restful stay. Hotel Kimal invites its guests to enjoy the beauty and elegance of natural materials such as volcanic stone, natural wood and local clay, finely worked and integrated into an innovative and sophisticated design.
Located two blocks from the main road to Calama (nearest airport) – on the corner of the main artery of the old town – the Hotel is a short walk from the main square, the famous archaeological museum, the craft market, the original church etc.
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival 2011
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2011: Woods Amp Up for a Gig in Some Friendly Confines
Perhaps no one is better suited in the band name category for the campy wilderness of Golden Gate Park, venue for the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival this weekend, than Brooklyn's Woods. Their sound — a psych-y lo-fi mix of charming melodies and fuzzy, seizuring guitar lines — should also match up well with the hallowed outdoor space. The band has caught the attention of various taste-makers with its last three albums: the experimental and folky Songs of Shame, the backyard tripper minimalist jamming of At Echo Lake and their slightly more polished and accessible Sun and Shade.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Fest 2011...The Lineup Is Awesome
This is the year that cements Warren Hellman, creator and soul behind the free Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, as the coolest septuagenarian in the land. Coming to Golden Gate Park for three days–September 30 through October 2–the 2011 lineup, just announced today, is stunningly, mind-bogglingly awesome. On a side note: Buckethead is performing. The weirdest addition to HSB's lineup in years? Quite possibly. Here are the highlights (both big and small) you'll find us clawing our way to the front of the crowd for.....and there's still more to be announced!


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Austin is quickly becoming the place to be for television premieres.
While most of us will have to wait until July to see Guillermo del Toro's new television series "The Strain," Austinites will be treated to the world premiere pilot episode at the ATX Television Festival's closing night presentation. Sponsored by FX Networks, the eighth episode of "Fargo" will also debut June 7th to help closeout the festival.
Directed and written by del Toro, the pilot of "The Strain" will set up a 13-episode first season of the drama series based on the trilogy of vampire novels written by Chuck Hogan and del Toro. Hogan and del Toro executive produced along with Carlton Cuse ("Lost," "Bates Motel"), who's also the series' showrunner and will be attending the premiere at ATX. Stars Sean Astin, Mia Maestro, and Kevin Durand will also be attendance.
"Fargo" creator Noah Hawley will attend with producer Warren Littlefield and star Allison Tolman. The 10-episode FX miniseries premieres tonight, but fans in Austin will be able to see the eighth episode before it airs.
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could not be more thrilled to have FX Networks join us as a partner for
our Closing Night presentation with two series that represent both the
festival and network's wide range of programming," said executive directors Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson in a joint statement. "In addition, to be
able to showcase the work of Austinite and ATX Alum Noah Hawley, makes
this evening all the more personal to us."
The ATX Television Festival is set to run June 5-8th. A full schedule of events has yet to be released. For more information, visit the festival's website. "The Strain" premieres in July (exact date TBA).


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Del Moro in France
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Chris Del Moro in France? Ah oui, comme ça!
France... Where to begin.. Such a clean and cultured bunch of humans and cultured living. Flew into some amazing exploits at the CHM nudist colony along side resident and Spyder Surf Shop owner Phillipe and his family. Got some fun waves and met some great humans... Show night in Bordeaux alongside Kassia Meador, Brandon Lomax and Colin Whitbread. Great gallery space at Escape, a packed house and really nice group show. Also had a great show in Biarritz that's hanging fo rthe month at the WoodStock gallery by the train station and also a one night only small kind show on the Harbor, 100% French style... Made our way down to Biarittz to the amazing and impressive artist/surfer/photographer/model/gypsea palace locate above the Cote De Basque. Easily one of most creative bunch's of humans I have lived with in my life on earth. Daily surfs. photos barrages, skate jams, paint flicks, hacky sacking and laughing, even some night time street busking to help us stand out even more. Scored an amazing session at a big wave spot south of the house, coincided with a sleepless birthday celebration, Californian style dance party and eat a thon. Also got some really fun beach break action on my new round pin Bing Spork. All in all, the French journey was filled with good vibes and new experiences I will not soon forget... Off to Spain next for the Salinas Surf Festival, packing the Van with toys and such, stay tuned for the goodness to come....
Love and light, Chris 111


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I got my wife a Fuji Roubaix for our wedding anniversary; she has loved half of it (the legs part) but not the bent over part; she looks and feels like she's holding herself up with her arms. We've fooled with it a bit, getting a taller stem, and sticking on slightly fatter tires. But no dice: it simply doesn't call to her to come riding the way her hybrid does.
So meanwhile I'm loving both my Bianchi Eros and my restored 70's Motobecane touring. And it's particularly the latter that suggests what I think she would like: steel, lots of clearances for wider tires (at least to start with), and relaxed geometry. If there was a Rivendell dealer near us I'd head there; they're a little out of our price range, but I think their philosophy is just right for her: nice solid feeling of efficient riding, without any particular need to race or accelerate.
So my question is, does anyone have other suggestions? We're going to look at Surlys (Surlies?). But that's the limit of my thinking at this point. I'd actually like to build up a frame, with campy components, but it's important for her to be able to do some testriding.
She's 6', btw, and I think about 160. She was told that at her height "female specific" was not an issue, but I wonder. She's got long legs and rather a shortish torso; could that be a factor?


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PCC Soccer's Yura Movsisyan Joins Armenia National Team
Pasadena City College men's soccer alumnus Yura Movsisyan has joined his native country Armenia national team that will compete for the 2012 European Championships.
Movsisyan was busy after helping Real Salt Lake win the Major League Soccer championship in November of last year. The 23-year-old striker was a top scorer for RLS, but after his contract expired, he chose to sign with Denmark's Randers club in the Europa League earlier this year.
With Randers, he scored two goals in a late July match, a rare feat by any player in the highly competitive, low-scoring Europa League.
Movsisyan had been a candidate for the U.S. national team, but was given a secure spot to play for Armenia, making his decision earlier this week.
Movsisyan was an All-South Coast Conference performer for the Lancers in 2005 when he scored a team-leading 19 goals. He became the highest drafted U.S. community college player in MLS history when he was picked No. 4 overall by Kansas City in the 2006 SuperDraft.
[Photo--This action shot of PCC alumnus Yura Movsisyan was taken at a Real Salt Lake game in Utah last year by sports information photographer Richard Quinton.]
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CLEVELAND - Northern Illinois' Janay Mitchell was named the Mid-American Conference's Women's Track Athlete of the Week, the league announced Tuesday. "Janay has been working extremely hard this season to get back where she was two years ago before her injuries," said Huskie head coach Connie Teaberry. "We're excited that she is the recipient of the MAC Athlete of the Week and hope her continued dedication continues to prevail on the track." Mitchell turned in arguably the best meet performance of her career Saturday at the IWU Invitational, breaking two school records on the day. The Teaneck, N.J., native began the day with a resounding performance in the 4x200 relay, helping the Huskie quartet finish first with a time of 1:40.23, breaking the old school record by over three seconds and also setting a new meet and track record. Mitchell, though, was not done there, as she would break her own NIU record in the 60 meters. After notching the top time in the prelims at 7.60, she won the event with a 7.55 mark, shattering the facility and meet records in the process. This is the first time that the sophomore has won the honor in her career. She is also the first Huskie to win the weekly award since Rhonda Lee on Jan. 12, 2010. NIU returns to the track Feb. 10-11, when they head to Ames, Iowa, to compete in the Iowa State Classic.


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Nanoco, a UK-based manufacturer of cadmium-free quantum dots, has signed a joint development agreement with a global lighting company which is major producer of LED lighting products, writes Richard Wilson.
The collaboration will see the university spin-out's cadmium-free quantum dots (CFQD) technology used in high volume LED lighting systems.
The attraction of the quantum dot technology for commercial LED lighting is its colour performance.
"We believe that our technology has the potential to unlock the widespread use of LED lighting in offices, homes and elsewhere because we can deliver the required colour performance," said Michael Edelman, Nanoco's CEO.
The 12 month agreement with the lighting company is expected to be followed either by further development work or by proceeding to product launch.
The financial details of the agreement are not being disclosed.
Nanoco Group is a spin-out from the University of Manchester and earlier this year it produced the 1kg batch of red cadmium-free quantum dots (CFQD) for a major Japanese company triggering a $2m funding deal.
The production of cadmium-free quantum dots on this scale is a major technical achievement, hich underlines the scalability of Nanoco's patent-protected technology and the expertise of ts production and technical teams.
The 1kg of red CFQD was manufactured to specification at Nanoco's recently commissioned production facility in Runcorn, Cheshire.
Nanoco's quantum dots, which are free of heavy metals and comply with RoHS legislation, can be combined into a wide range of materials including liquids, polymers and glass. Nanoco forms strategic partnerships with major end users across a range of applications.
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I have a custom external XJB file that has the schema name within it as follows :
jxb:bindings schemaLocation="completeCheck.xsd" node="/xs:schema"
Just wondering, is there a way to substitute the schema name at runtime within the XJB file using ANT(using ANT XJC) OR have a xjb binding file written such that I do not have to hardcode the schema name in it. Basically, I am trying to see if I can use a single xjb file for multiple XSDs.
Currently, I have the same xjb file all over the place with a different hardcoded schema name referred all over the place in build.xml. Any pointers are highly appreciated. I am using JAXB 2.x


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I'm not so updated with the DS facts, but it turns out that the DS has a strong presence in McDonalds via the Nintendo Zone service, whereby patrons can download demos, information and other exclusive content to their DS consoles. Now, McDonalds Japan will begin using the DS to train Part Time workers!
The chain is developing a DS training program called "eSmart." New part time employees will train through this software. Using the new DS software, McDonalds believes it can cut training time by half over conventional methods, in part due of the familiarity of the DS system. It hopes to quickly get new employees out on the floor.
How they train themselves through a DS software, I have no idea. I always believe that doing things yourself is the best method to learn something new – I wonder whether using the DS will be that efficient? There are certainly stuff you can't learn when using the DS..
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Images: III Corps PFC backs LMTV into C-17 [Image 1 of 10]
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U.S. Army Pfc. Jennifer Morales, an image analyst with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, III Corps, who is from Las Vegas, backs her Light Medium Tactical Vehicle into a C-17 Globemaster at the Bob Gray Army Airfield on Fort Hood, June 24, 2014. The battalion was conducting an emergency deployment readiness exercise in conjunction with the Air Force's 4th Airlift Squadron, which is based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, to maintain readiness for future missions. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
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USD MEN'S BASKETBALL: Saturday —— Loyola Marymount University
Tipoff: 6:05 p.m. at Jenny Craig Pavilion
Records: LMU 1-17, 0-2 West Coast Conference; USD 11-7, 3-0
TV/Radio: Channel 4 SD/XPRS (1090 AM)
At a glance: USD is off to its first 3-0 start in 30 years of playing in the WCC and, unless the Toreros stumble miserably against hapless Loyola Marymount, coach Bill Grier's team should improve to 4-0 to set up a showdown with No. 25-ranked St. Mary's (16-1, 3-0 WCC) on Thursday at the home. … St. Mary's would also enter the game 4-0 if the Gaels win at home tonight against Pepperdine (4-14, 1-1). … Gonzaga (11-4, 2-0) also is unbeaten in conference play. … USD's third straight WCC victory was a season-best fifth overall as the Toreros had little trouble defeating Pepperdine 62-47 Thursday at the home. … Sophomore PG Trumaine Johnson has not only added offense with a scoring average of 15.0 ppg game in the six games since he returned to the lineup, his ability to hit from outside and penetrate has opened the floor for senior F/C Gyno Pomare, who has averaged a near double-double with 14.8 ppg and 9.1 rpg in the five-game winning streak. … Loyola opened the season with 15 losses before defeating Cal State Bakersfield 72-69 on Jan. 4 at home. … Since then the Lions began conference with losses to Pepperdine (59-57) and St. Mary's (78-53) and they've officially changed head coaches … First-year head coach Bill Bayno, who had been on a leave of absence for medical reasons since Nov. 24, officially resigned on Monday. … Assistant coach Max Good had been serving as the interim head coach and was officially appointed the school's 25th head coach following Bayno's resignation. … Good had been the head coach for 22 games in the 2000-01 season at Nevada-Las Vegas and head coach at Bryant University from 2001-08. … Rebuilding LMU starts three freshmen. … The Lions are led by Jarred DuBois, a 6-foot-3 freshman guard from Westchester High in Los Angeles, who is averaging 13.6 ppg.
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Cooperation key to solving gang problem
Imagine this scenario: A band of drug dealers living in Harrisburg, but with an ally residing in his girlfriend's apartment in Wilkes-Barre, sets out one morning to pull off a major score.
The trio travels first to Lancaster where a buy is made from a drug source hidden in the rolling Amish farm country. The dealers speed north to Hazleton where they pick up a fourth man who has befriended the guy who will be the buyer.
In Wilkes-Barre, the gang meets the ally in the girlfriends' apartment. She has been holding on to several handguns and ammunition used by gang members.
The fourth man takes the girl's car and drives off. The others follow. They travel to Dickson City in Lackawanna County where the ally enters a house to talk to the buyer, to confirm the deal. The buyer is not alone; there is another man in the house and he makes the mistake of flashing a wad of cash.
The ally goes out to the street and advises his companions of the situation. Quickly, the decision is made to rob the drug buyer of his cash and to rob the unknown other man. It all goes badly; gunfire erupts. Both men in the house are killed and one of the gang members is wounded severely.
Still armed and now flush with cash, the gang speeds south and then east toward the Delaware Water Gap and New Jersey. A car is stolen; the gang members head south in New Jersey, hoping to return to for Harrisburg. The wounded gang member dies and his body is dumped alongside Interstate 95. The ally from Wilkes-Barre speeds north to Binghamton.
Back in Wilkes-Barre, the girlfriend, who has been contacted by cellphone about the debacle, gets frightened and leaves her apartment with one of the guns. An alert citizen sees her with the gun as she enters yet another friend's home in Kingston. Police are called, and rapidly the entire escapade begins to unfold after local police, on determining the woman's gang affiliation, notify the Gang Task Force. It takes a few days, but the Dickson City murders are solved and gang members are arrested in widespread communities in several states.
This is the reality of drug trafficking by gangs in our region, as revealed by the Gang Task Force at a police chiefs' meeting sponsored by the West Side Council of Governments. In one day, our highway system allows such interactions. In one day, sharing information breaks the case.
Frightening? Yes. But, also an encouraging story because police at all levels are finding that cooperation at all levels makes a difference on a serious and truly regional problem.
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Beautiful! I'll download that now.
I found this really cool plugin called pixel bender that you can download for free from Adobes homepage.
With it you can apply a lot of different filters. The most interesting seems to be the one called oil painting. It turns your picture into an oil painting. I attached a file where I applied it to my Drakonia map so you can get the idea. It seems to be a very useful for certain effects on maps.
Anyone else that has tried it out?
My finished maps
Mapping Worlds (My blog about mapping)
Imaginary maps (My facbook page devoted to mapping)
Beautiful! I'll download that now.
That looks like a really cool plugin Good find Clercon!
Thanks for posting, I'll have to give it a try sometime.
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Looks like an enhanced Diffuse - Anistropic filter...which I use a lot to simulate painting. Guess I'll have a crack at this.
If the radiance of a thousand suns was to burst at once into the sky, that would be like the splendor of the Mighty One...I am become Death, the Shatterer of worlds.
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My Maps ~ My Brushes ~ My Tutorials ~ My Challenge Maps
hmmm... only for CS4 and 5 - not for us "oldies" ... but always nice when people find cool stuff
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Map on the left is superior, is that after the pixel blender or before?
Pretty sure that's the before image.
I use the Oil effect in GIMP all the time. It has some settings that allow you to change how the end result will look based on brush size and so on. It followed by some other filters can give you watercolor effect that is pretty nice too.
When its over and you look in the mirror, did you do the best that you were capable of? If so, the score does not matter. But if you find that you did your best you were capable of, you will find it to your liking. -John Wooden
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Bluetooth Source Kit BSK-1
The BSK-1 Bluetooth® Source Kit enables a portable media player, smartphone, or other device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology to transmit audio content to any multiroom audio system.
The BSK-1 kit can be used as a global source for system-wide access, or as a Local Source for independent use by a specific room when used with a C-Series system. Local source use with C-Series controllers provides additional automation features automatically turning on the audio, selecting the BSK-1 source input and setting the volume in a room configured as the 'Primary Zone' via SCS-C5 software.
The BTC-1x Remote Transceiver is wired with a single CAT-5 cable up to 300' allowing for optimum placement in different system environments. It also features a class 2 transceiver with a 49' (15m) range and the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) ensures high quality stereo audio.
The BTC-1 serves as a streamlined termination point for power, audio and 12VDC trigger connections to the host audio system.
Standard Features
- Add Bluetooth audio streaming to a multiroom audio installation
- Remote transceiver for optimum range placement
- Free custom naming software for easy identification
|Shipping Dimensions
4.9" (W) x 2.5" (H) x 3.8" (D)
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|CAT-5e Connection
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|Frequency Range
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|Max Cable Length
|300' (CAT-5) BTC-1x to BTC-1
25' (RCA cable) BTC-1 to Controller
|Power Requirement(s)
|BTC-1X Remote Transceiver: supplied by BTC-1 via CAT-5
BTC-1 Termination Box: 12VDC 300mA
|Trigger Input(s)
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Mesmerising Planet Panoramic Photography12
The word Panorama originally coined by the Irish painter Robert Barker to describe his panoramic paintings of Edinburgh. Shown on a cylindrical surface and viewed from the inside, they were exhibited in London in 1792 as "The Panorama". The motion-picture term panning is derived from panorama. The aspect of illusion, immersed in a winding 360 degree panorama and given the impression of standing in a new environment. For More about Panoramic Photography check out our previous post. In this photography feature we have some jaw dropping panoramic shots which are photo stitched and represented as 360 degree panorama with stereographic projection. So these are famously known as Planet Panorama amongst photographers.
Also See: Stunning Horizontal Panoramic Shots | Photography Inspiration
Panorama – Minsk by ~DGrubin
Planet Sweden by ~alltelleringet
Planet Winter by ~dugonline
Theophilus Planet by =bakerjake
little planet berlin wallpaper by ~suckup
Mini Planet – The Playground by `electricjonny
Planet Brisbane Square by ~inexistentia
Planet 102 by ~v-e-v-e
Planet Avila ::360 Pano:: by =rdevill
Planet Aberdeen by ~Qmol
Planet Runtti by ~theviita
Home Planet by *pmd1138
HDR Planet by ~v-e-v-e
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My Little Planet by ~photon-hunter
Little Planet Garden by ~DrySin
Planet P by ~dugonline
Youghal Mini-Planet by =alder-sketch
Mini Planet – Campus Square by `electricjonny
Mini Planet – Ann Arbor Night by `electricjonny
Sydney Polar Panorama by *datazoid
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My Own Planet by ~BambiTheGrey
Lithuania country planet by *feniksas4
Mini Planet – Ypsilanti by `electricjonny
Planet Pompidou by =markgreen
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Mini Planet – Church by `electricjonny
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Gambling is on my mind this month… After attending the International Casino Expo in London the other week, I was amazed at the sheer amount of technology used by the latest gambling innovations on display. It's clear that there is a big movement towards online gambling. However, casino based fixed gambling systems have also definitely been dragged into the 21st century! Does this ring out the end of the one arm bandit though?
Not really. The one arm bandit is still surviving, albeit in a much more modern form. The technology incorporates flat panel displays and no longer has moving mechanisms, but moving graphics and yes – a few still have the traditional arm at the side to keep everyone happy!I was surprised to see complete PC systems inside the consoles of these ultra modern gambling systems. A few forward thinking manufacturers are now looking at Computer-On-Module (COM) technology for longer term system development.
A lot of manufacturers are using PCs or PC motherboards with associated processor, graphics, memory and other IO devices for their console or slot system design. However, this may be forced by short focused development budgets, only allowing cheaper off the shelf buys, instead of the COM design and development cycle.
Let's face it, COM is more expensive to implement, but we should all look at the longer term cost savings that may be achieved by adopting a COM design philosophy.
The key COM concept is that COM is a full PC on a small module and it is almost always custom by design. The benefit of COM is that a custom carrier card designed for a gambling module or slot machine is usable for a much longer term, perhaps over seven to ten years. The carrier card can accept a complete range of COM Express modules, which are all pin compatible, meaning that your long term design is now scalable, allowing a range of low, mid and high power designs on the same custom carrier.
The COM Express module technology is managed by companies such as congatec AG, who have special relationships with processor manufactures. The technology is maintained and new designs become available as processor manufacturers release to market, ensuring very fast time to market for system builders.
A really interesting point to consider is that processor manufacturers are now making guarantees of providing released processors and IO chipsets for the next five to seven years – a great commitment for real time embedded system builders in the gambling and gaming markets.
COM Express modules are available in low power format all the way up to the recently launched Intel Core I7 with QUAD processing cores supporting extreme graphics.
AMD are back into the embedded market with a super cool 9 to 18 Watt Fusion processor supporting extreme graphics. I am sure that this particular processor range, which congatec supports with the pictured conga-BAF COM Express basic module, will be interesting for slot machine, card game and roulette system designers.
It's clear that with the great product choice now available, COM will allow future designs to be scalable, allowing a complete range of products using the same custom carrier card design with a complete range of processors.
I forgot to mention that the same carrier may be used for subsequent designs, saving a lot of redesign, maintenance and time to market is significantly reduced, when new COM products are available.
If you are serious about design, you might want to look at COM!
Bob Pickles, Congatec UK territory manager. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com (Tel: 01424 846915).
Previous COMs insider posts:
* COMs Insider: The Intel Atom E600 series processor makes a big entry
* COMs Insider: When old meets new – Qseven form factor arrives on PC/104


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Title: Director, International Business Development
Location: Ottawa
Reports To: Vice President, International Business Development
Develop new business and markets internationally with a specific focus on Government opportunities, maintain existing accounts and deliver sales margins in accordance with corporate objectives.
- A University Degree in Business, Commerce, Sciences Languages.
- 10+ years of business development/sales experience, ideally in systems and solutions
- Fluently bilingual in French or Spanish (written & spoken)
As a key member of the business development team, the Director of Business Development will be accountable and responsible for the following:
- Establishing a plan for a complete range of business development activities.
- Prioritizing and develop strategies to pursue the established plan.
- Managing all phases of the development/sales life cycle from developing the demand, through to closing new business.
- Identifying and introducing key decision makers in international Governments to our products and services.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with decision makers within international Governments.
- Leading clients through a consultative development/sales process, with a problem solution technology approach.
- Establishing and building relationships with existing customer base, identifying new opportunities and focusing on growing our share of the customers. business.
- Maintaining business development plans, budgets and preparing monthly updates on order timings, revenues, margins and develops alternative plans when necessary to ensure annual revenues and targets are met.
- Participating in strategic planning, business development and marketing activities.
- Maintaining external and internal relationships to deliver exceptional customer service at all times.
- Establishing and leading virtual teams from other departments to prepare proposals and directing the complete range of pre-sales activities for potential customers, demonstrating leadership throughout the process.
- Establishing and leading contract negotiations with the customer and manage customer relationships during project implementation.
- Participating in ongoing contract management activities as required.
- Becoming fully knowledgeable on the complete range of CBN products and services.
Skills and Abilities:
Proven track record in:
- identifying, developing and delivering new business
- developing and maintaining strong and trusted relationships with customers
- consistently achieving and exceeding established sales targets and objectives
- managing multiple, complex development/sales efforts simultaneously
- managing direct reports and virtual teams
- networking within all levels of government and agencies
- negotiation and arbitration skills, leading to .win-win. resolutions
Ability to:
- Stay focused and positive during prolonged sales cycles
- ensure effective use of resources
- work independently or in a group setting
- convey ideas and information effectively and efficiently
- think strategically, see the .big picture. and is detailed oriented
- Listening and interpretive skills to facilitate leadership and maintain effective customer relationships
- High degree of tenacity and persistence to get tasks completed on schedule.
- Excellent communication skills
- Extremely motivated, meticulously organized, possessing premium analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of deadlines and commitment to schedules
- Performs well under pressure
- Able to travel extensively, up to months per year
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Comedian Lenny Clarke finds success on Weight Watchers
Celebrity Success Story
Comedian and actor Lenny Clarke riffs on being fat, but also opens up about how he finally got thin with the help of Weight Watchers. Known for his roles in Southie, Rescue Me and The John Laroquette Show, Clarke wants to let other men know about the benefits of this program.
Jennifer Hudson is another prominent spokes person for Weight Watchers.Flag this Video
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He looks amazing. I always loved him in Rescue Me with his gray hair, but he looks like he's about 20 years younger.. Wow!!! I am so amazed at how fantastic he looks. You go Lenny.. I loved him overweight on television and movies because he's extremely funny...now he's sexy... I am truly shocked.. Love ya Lenny and keep it up!! Wow you could give Denis a run for his money now!!!


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Subsidies for the middle-class are here to stay. None of the political parties have mentioned any reduction, let alone elimination of subsidies in their manifestos for the ongoing Parliamentary elections. One can only hope that some parties, especially the BJP if it comes to power, will not feel bound by their manifestos and move to do away with at least those subsidies that can be seen to be dysfunctional and that do not reach the intended beneficiaries. One such is the kerosene subsidy. From several studies and anecdotal evidence it is clear that a major chunk of the kerosene subsidy is misused for adulteration of petrol with kerosene. Officers who tried to stop this nefarious practice have had to pay with their lives. Similarly, the fertiliser subsidy does not go directly to the farmers who use them but to the producers, some of whom can continue with their outdated manufacturing capacities rather than be forced to modernise them. Consequently, fertiliser subsidies perpetuate inefficiency and high costs which, in turn, raise the cost of producing food grains and stoke inflation. Therefore, the best outcome would still be for the incoming government to do away with these subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption, degradation of our natural resources and industrial inefficiency. Such bold steps will have to be taken in the first few months of taking office so that the positive consequences of curbing fiscal profligacy and switching to market-determined prices can emerge well before opposition can be mobilised and people get sucked into a costly strife and agitate against doing away with the subsidies.
But we have to be prepared that such an outcome is highly unlikely. Going by their manifestos, political parties do not appear to have the necessary will to alienate the middle-class which is undoubtedly the principal beneficiary of these subsidies though the latter are marketed as being intended for the poor. In this situation, it may be useful to consider some alternatives for a more efficient delivery of these subsidies to the intended beneficiaries. An oft-discussed option is to monetise the value of all the subsidies that are received by an individual or a household and transfer the amount directly to her/its bank account. This form of cash transfer, in lieu of product-specific subsidies, is seen to be less distortionary and more efficient as it has far less avenues for leakages and misappropriation. Additionally, as in Brazil, such cash


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Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
If you are in the market for life insurance, you should explore buying a type of term life insurance called return of premium. While this life insurance policy is expensive compared to others, if you do not make a claim during the policy term, you receive your premium back. Be sure to obtain your own estimates on any work you are having done. Getting an estimate from a contractor you can trust if you have to file a claim can help to ensure you will get the best possible deal. Insurance providers often want to send their own people, but you are better off hiring someone yourself. If the insurance company's representative provides an estimate before you've had a chance to obtain your own, don't let this stop you from doing so.
It is a good idea to find out if your state provides price comparisons of different insurance companies. By doing this, you can get an idea of the price of insurance where you live. Establish a budget beforehand and find the prince-range from each company you query, thus providing an initial process of elimination.
Go online and use that to your advantage when searching for insurance quotes. Checking into various prices in this manner will give you some background on what types of pricing you are likely to encounter while determining which insurance company to use. All online quotes usually require medical exams and application that is extremely detailed.
Feel confident with the kind of insurance you plan on choosing. You should have the knowledge needed to make a good decision and trust your instincts. You can find the right coverage at a reasonable price if you are willing to research a variety of insurance plans and different insurance agents.
Part of your overall financial plan must include finding the best insurance policy for you. If the policy that you had chosen has a low deductible, or even none, you will have more monthly cost upfront, but you will be entirely covered if you have an accident. However, if you cannot afford a high insurance premium, you can always take a chance on a higher deductible and lower monthly payment. If you want to make sure you are getting the best deal on your insurance premiums, make sure that your credit score is as good. A negative credit score or mark on your credit report can put you into a different pricing structure and cost you money on a monthly or yearly basis.
Always take into consideration the money you will have to spend on insurance before buying something. For example, purchasing a second car, an ATV, or a boat, can raise your insurance rates. Perhaps you could rent these things when you need them instead of paying insurance all year long. Don't spend money to insure unnecessary items.
Talk to people you know about insurance. Get referrals to good companies and warnings about bad ones. By listening to all of your friends' experiences with different companies, you'll learn all about the companies they've dealt with, both the good and the bad, and this will help you make an informed decision. You need to learn about the truth behind insurance, not just random information on the Internet. You can find advice from hundreds of self-proclaimed insurance experts, but the only information that matters is legitimate, accurate information. You will more than likely find helpful tips in this article. One potentially interesting life insurance option, especially for younger people, is known as as "return of premium" plan. This kind of life insurance policy is more pricey than its counterparts, but the provider returns your premium payment to you if you file no claim over the course of the contract.
Bundle together all of your insurance policies to save some money. Use the same company for all your insurance needs to lower your premiums. As you compare your options, inquire about discounts and reduced rates for policy holders who take out both auto insurance and homeowners insurance.
If you have questions about your insurance, and cannot locate an answer in the policy itself, take full advantage of your access to an agent that can help. Your agent is there to find the answers to any question you might come up with. It is their job to help you and if you are not satisfied with the answer, perhaps you should look for a new insurance company. When you consider purchasing something, consider the cost of insurance. For example, is the extra vehicle worth paying the extra coverage? Rather than paying insurance premiums on these items year after year, maybe you can rent them when the need arises. Eliminate anything you no longer need.
Always shop around for your insurance coverage. A lot of people fail to look at what options they have available to them, and just stick with the insurance company that they have, because they do not want to have to take the time to change anything. A few hours spent doing comparison shopping are hardly wasted, especially when the potential savings can be hundreds of dollars every month.
You should never sign up for life insurance above $100,000 if you experience severe health problems, because you'll be forced to have a health examination. You might be dropped from their company, or your premium will be expensive.
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Re: Charts as evidence
Posted by F on 12 May 2002, at 6:44 p.m., in response to Single Deck Bombshell: Playing Strategy Is Everything, posted by T. Hopper on 12 May 2002, at 6:19 p.m.
The evidence is in the math and not the graphs. Graphs are a form to make the mathematical data easier to read and intepret.
Can you describe those graphs in order we, the non-experts understand? Thank you.
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So many good stories this week you guys. So. Many.
I mean, you know it's a good week when basically every man that I love is out and about. Well, except for Orlando Bloom. But he'll actually be popping up a little later today.
And now it's time for you to catch up on all the important things that happened things this week! Or should I say, the hot men that happened this week.
Launch the gallery and give it a read. Enjoy!


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There are a select few celebrities in this world that no matter how many times I see them, I am consistently amazed by how pretty they are.
Victoria Justice is definitely at the top of that list. The former Nickelodeon star was spotted in New York City today on the set of her MTV show, Eye Candy. Based on the RL Stine novel, Eye Candy follows Victoria's tech genius Lindy, who starts online dating only to figure out that one of her suitors is a cyber stalker.
Oh snap!
Victoria is clearly very excited about her new movie. She even took the time to have an impromptu photo shoot with her co-star.
So cute. But don't think that just because Victoria is shooting movies back to back that she's given up on her musical dream. In fact she recently revealed just who she'd love to do a duet with. She told Hollywoodlife:
"I really love Lorde. And I just found out she's only 16! She's really cool. And to collaborate with her would be great, especially since she writes her own music and I write my own music. I really admire her because of that."
That would be a really good duet. Get on that. In the mean time, launch the gallery and check out all the photos of Victoria on set. Her beauty is stunning, non?


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4 Money Saving Home Maintenance Tips Anyone Can Do
Posted By timparker On 09/29/2011 @ 2:43 pm In The Home | 5 Comments
There are some expenses that are fun. We spend money and we get something in return that we can play with. Other expenses are boring and tedious. We spend thousands of dollars on insurance every year in the hopes that it will be money that we never again see. As we get older, an increasing amount of expenses feel that way and many of these expenditures will come from our home. When times are tough and money is tight we look for expenses to cut out and often, those expenses are those related to maintenance. If it isn't broke, why spend money to fix it or at the very least, why spend money ever year?
Putting off yearly maintenance and cleaning will cost you more money later on, according to home repair experts. Which of the home maintenance items, if neglected, may put a real dent in your wallet later on?
This is first on the list because it's dangerous and especially dangerous for dryers who aren't on exterior walls. The dryer vent is something we rarely think about but at least once a year we need to think about it. Any time a pipe makes a turn, the chances of a clog or backup grow. Dryers that are on interior walls almost certainly have a series of angles as well as lent having to travel a much further distance to exit your home. When a vent backs up, the dryer will eventually overheat possibly causing a fire. A dryer vent cleaning should cost about $150 but the damage it may avoid later can't be priced. Along with the cost of a house fire, the cost of you or your family's life is well worth a yearly $150 cleaning.
At least once per year, spend the $250-$300 to have your heating and air conditioning system cleaned and inspected. Along with avoiding the cost of an emergency repair in the middle of a snowy night (big dollar repair) they will also check for dangerous problems that could lead to a gas leak or other issue that affects the safety of your family. (Do you have a carbon monoxide detector in your home? If not, you should) Many HVAC companies have yearly maintenance plans that will bring your cost down.
If you have an active chimney you have to have it cleaned and inspected yearly to remove the hazardous creosote that builds up. Creosote is often the cause of chimney fires that could be avoided for about $150 for a cleaning and inspection. Even if you don't use your chimney, the inspection can reveal the lack of a chimney cap or cracks that allow moisture in to the chimney causing mold.
For $200-$400 every two years you can avoid the problems that come with dead or overgrown tree limbs. Limbs that lie on your roof allow more insect life to enter your home and uncut limbs can cause dangerous cracks in the tree that could cause all or part of the tree to come down on your home. Dead limbs could fall out of the tree at any time and hit your family or anybody in your yard. A couple hundred dollars is nothing compared to the costs and headache associated with those costs.
No homeowner enjoys putting money in to maintenance but a little money now will avoid the expenditure of a lot of money later. Eventually the air conditioner will be replaced but routine maintenance will extend its life so "eventually" comes a lot further in the future.
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This tool was made with comments from my good friend: Kake_Fisk
also i created it to test my skills in gml.
P.S. Did i told you that this tool, was written entirely in GML?
Core Information
Title: Landscape Creator
Genre/Category: Tool
Download Size: 1.4MB
Game File-Type: Stand-Alone Executable
Resolution: No Change, fullscreen
Current Version: v2.0
Written In: .1 Registered
Game Description
Landscape Creator is a tool to, make your own landscapes.
Save your landscape as a picture.
save/load your landscapes.
new layout.
Download Mirrors
Host: http://toofiles.com
Link Version: v2.0
Ingame screenshots
One of my landscapes
The settings
The menu
Final Comments
Thank you for playing this game. It was created to satisfy all of you Roleplaying gamers.
P.S. The next version (V.3.0) Will be a 400% better version than this, with 50+ different objects, and the ability to change the terrain...
but will cost money. You wont believe your eyes when it comes out
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Total, $135
Lesson is 2 1/2 -3 hrs.
Day 2, private " intermediate" lesson, cost $90.....
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Compare that price to a group "clinic"!
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Saturn Ion Reviews
Saturn Ion Reviews and Owner Comments
Have only had this car for two months and already hate it. The engine sucks having problems everyday that other Saturn ion owners have. I can't wait to get rid of it. The only thing I like is the interior.
I absolutely love my Saturn Ion. It's 8 1/2 years old now and has 63,000 miles on it. Wonderful in the Ohio snow. Hugs curves. Comfortable on long trips. But the best part, for me, is how it climbs the mountains in North Carolina and Arkansas. No lagging at all. A burst of speed and we're at the top of the mountain! This is my 3rd Saturn, and the best of the bunch. Am so terribly sorry that it will have to be my last. There is nothing out there to beat my Ion in looks, performance and reliability. Going to hang on to it as long as possible. Routine maintenance will, hopefully, keep it going for a long, long time.
I too have a 2007 Saturn ION and this is actually my 3rd Saturn. I've been very pleased with my cars, never had any trouble with my car. Routine mainentance is the key to maintaining any car I think. Maybe that's why my car is running so well. It's already got 87,000 miles on it too!
My check engine light has been coming on in my 2007 Saturn Ion since we bought it in 2007. I can't begin to count the times it's been in the shop. They have put four gas pedals in and rewired it and it's still doing it. When Onstar pulls the code, it says it's the throttle. They don't know what else to do with it and of coarse my warranty is up. GM has been notified and has offered NO HELP! The lemon law firm was going to take my case and GM scared them off. This is ridiculous! There should be better laws protecting buyers! I will NEVER own another GM again! This is a dangerous problem and GM is going to be sorry if this problems results in an accident. When the engine lights come on it goes to reduced power mode and you lose half the power and can't accelerate. Saturn had my car last summer more than I did. I can't wait to pay this off and buy something other than a GM. If this is how GM treats their customers than no thanks!!!
OK I have had my Saturn Ion for 4 years its a 2007. I have had issues with the engine like crazy for 2 years now I have had the thing in and out of the shop. The check engine light comes on and stays on for weeks then will go off for weeks. At first thought it was the gas cap(cause GM doesnt make good gas caps) Well that was not it. Had the complete engine checked over and they fixed the cylinders and wires and coils. Now a year later it is in the shop again for misfiring and its the coil (we hope) The exhaust is horrible stinks to high heaven. The transmission kicks so hard you think you were hit or that u hit something. I dont think I will ever own another GM product. If you only care about the foo foo stuff then its body holds up well(its plastic and bounces back) Its interior is great lots of room and easy to haul most things. The radios suck. Trunk is nice size will carry alot. seat fold down very nice feature. The road noise is loud so it is pretty loud most times and if you have seats folded down it is horrible. If you go for a Saturn good luck to ya. I am paying this thing off asap and trading it in.
I've had my Ion 3 for over 8 years & put over 115k miles on it. it was the first new car I ever purchased & found it to be an excellent car! I live in the North East & put the car through Central NY winter road salt & VT back roads. I found it to have very good handling in the snow & at dodging between deer & guard rails. It had a tendency to be over powered & spin when leaving stops in icy conditions, but up-shifting to 2nd or 3rd to minimize power/torque worked every time. It's has suffered through our DIY projects. Hauling lumber up to 10' & still closing the trunk, hundreds of pounds of bagged garden soil per trip, decorative concrete blocks, & 12 hour round trips with 2 great Danes in the back seat. I've had the bulb burnout problem which seemed to be tied into the Recall with the power outlet/lighter electrical. One service call and it never happened again. The original exhaust pipes lasted over 100k miles. My only complaint is that the front pipe includes the catalytic convertor. Leaving the weakest point (the flex joint) right next to the exhaust manifold when it decided to go. I'm sad to see Saturn gone. I would have gladly bought one again when this one finally dies.
this is our second saturn.no compaints at all.
I've had my Ion for seven years. In the beginning it was great, and I was excited to own my first car. I enjoyed the fact that the dashboard meters were located in the center dash as opposed to behind the wheel. I personally feel it makes it more visible and easier to keep track of your speed. For the majority of the car it worked from getting me to A to B, but if push came to shove and I had to get out of the way quickly the engine is not powerful enough for that quick acceleration. Ever since day 1 I've had electrical problems which I've been told is related to the Sun Roof they put in. I constantly get the map lights to flicker on and off due to vibrations, all of which has never been fixed by the factory as "we could not duplicate the results." When it comes to the Heating and Air conditioning I will warn you that even when it is not turned on I still feel air/heat coming through the vents. Not quite sure how to explain that. The other gripe I have about it relates to the nozzles. When you want to change the direction of the flow it works great from design allowing you to swivel it in many different directions, but it does not have vents per say to close. When you try to close the valve by turning the nozzle sideways you will hear a loud whistling noise which is quite annoying. On the other side of things it is very spacious and reasonably comfortable. It worked great for me while in college when constantly transporting stuff back and for, but for the long term I'm ready for something new. All in all it's a decent car nothing more nothing less.
presently having problems with suspected 2 front struts/assembly. diagnosed with leaking struts on both sides . Also, A/C warms when braking and vehicle shakes some when braking car.
Ive had my Saturn for about 5yrs now & all is well. However when my clutch went out a couple of weeks ago the dealership quoted me a price of $2100.00!!! (I know right) But i must say that this is the only time my vehicle has been in the shop so i guess i cant complain too much....right?? I wonder if this because the car is 6yrs old or if transmission problems is just another you have 2 deal with when purchasing a manual.
I bought a 2004 Saturn in 07. It had 48,000 miles on it and seemed to run fine.. until it got cold...or cool anyway. If the wind was blowing and it was a little cold, it would take about 20 tries for my car to start in the morning. What's really odd is, I had about 6 inches of snow on my car and it started right up! I have taken it to 2 different mechanics and they can't figure it out. Also, the turn signal keeps burning out and now that I kept replacing the bulb, the contacts that touch the bulb itself has burned in half. My inspection is due and now that Saturn is going under, I have to search for a mechanic that even works on Saturns and wait for the part to come in. Am really sick of this car. I had a Ford Probe for over 10 years and it NEVER gave me problems. I have this one not even 3 years and I'm already ready to get rid of it. Saturns are pieces of crap and I will NEVER buy one again nor will I recommend anyone else buy one.
I have had my Ion for six years. In the begining it was great. I loved. I even named it. But once you move to a place with harsh winters, the love is gone. I have had nothing but problems with the transmission. I have a manuel. I learned how to drive with a stick shift and have never driven anything else. So I know what I'm doing. in the last two years, I ha replaced the clutch, the clutch pedal had to be replaced because the plastic mechanism wore down and my clutch failed while I was driving on a busy street, and now the clutch won't disengage and my engine lift keeps coming on sporatically. Saturn wants to charge me $2k for the repairs and tries to make it seem like it's my fault. I was going to just sell it under value and not worry about fixing it. But now it is undriveable and everytime I come to a complete stop it stalls out, even though my clutch is all the way in. Oh and the slave cylinder needs to be replace, which means that when I could drive it I had to shift gears with two hands because it was so difficult to get the gear into place. Talk about dangerous. The demise of my car is devestating, especially since I took such good care of it. All the maitenance was done on time and usually early. I am so disapponted.
The size of the cars is nice, the interior is 'roomie' enough and the instrument panel is displayed nicely. Some of the body panels inside seem a bit flimsy, a couple of things have fallen off inside and need repairing, nothing major - but, a nuissance. The electrical system is unbelievably faulty. Neither power outlets work anymore; the power-steering keeps switching off (I can reset it by quickly turning the car off and on again); the check engine light comes on randomly ... I've had the car in for repairs several times and to no avail. The problems will subside for a while, but, reappear after a while. It wouldn't be much more thab a headache if it were still under a warranty - without a warranty, it has cost a bundle already. This car is a safety hazaerd, but, I can't afford a new one at this point.
OK-If you have not ran into the problem with your car dash lights all working and everything seems fine,but it will not start or even sound like it will start,then you will,it's winter and that is when GM'S ignition screwup starts acting up. Google saturn white wire and saturn stabiliser bars/sway bars. Fix this stuff now and you won't regret it. I on the other hand,did not fix the white wire problem last winter and guess what IT'S BACKKKKKKK! I fixed it 2 days ago after my wife called and told me it was doing it again just like last winter. Change out the stabiliser bars/sway bars because they have cheap junk bushings on the ends that wear out in no time and makes your front end sound like it's falling apart.
So far, we have had a great experience with our Ion. The interior was made with cheaper materials and quality. Our radio display has "spazed out" with the lights acting like strobe lights. Fuel mileage has been 28-29 at best, but we live in a warmer climate so that has a factor. Its a fun and safe car that we overall enjoy having.
My wife drives the car and loves it.Every so often I take it on the turnpike to blow it out. It runs fine and gets very good gas mileage for that four cylinder engine.
I love the center-mounted instrument panel. The car accelerates much faster than you would expect. I haven't had any major problems - just a strange noise with the cabin fan, and the compass on my rearview mirror broke after about 5 years, though the thermometer still functions properly.