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Cotton farmers have put their pencils to it, but after the numbers are crunched, the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) payment option, included in the 2008 farm bill, doesn't make economic sense.
For cotton, it may be as close to a no-brainer as one gets when trying to understand government programs.
For grain farmers, the decision will be a bit more complicated and may depend on crop diversity and historical farm and state yield averages.
"It will not work for my operation," says Barry Evans, Kress, Texas, cotton and grain sorghum farmer and president of Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. "With cotton acreage, it's just not a good fit."
Rickey Bearden, Plains, Texas, cotton, peanut and wheat producer, agrees. "I don't think it's going to work for cotton," he says.
"The market loan is still the best option for cotton. That program works well the way it is. I don't think we can do anything else. ACRE just doesn't fit us." He says commodity prices make a big difference in how well the program works, too.
Evans says ACRE is at a disadvantage in a big state since payments are based on state yields. "The Lower Rio Grande Valley could have a good crop and we could have a bad one in West Texas and that would affect payments," he says.
They've both looked at the option. "I've run the numbers," Bearden says, "and ACRE just doesn't work."
"For someone with all grain, ACRE could be good," Evans says. "And it might fit some cotton farmers who also plant grain crops. But I don't think a lot of cotton farmers will sign up."
Evans has followed a 50 percent cotton, 50 percent grain sorghum rotation for years, but thought about reworking that in 2009 to cut back on cotton and add corn to the mix. "I thought about planting half as much cotton and planting corn but the 50/50 split still seems the best. It all goes back to our area being suited to cotton and grain sorghum."
Bearden says ACRE has a better fit in the Midwest and he commends Congress for "realizing that not every program fits every farmer. ACRE may fit corn better and providing this option is a good idea. With the run-up in grain markets, it will help Midwest grain farmers. This is a step forward."
They also say the ACRE requirement that once a farmer signs up he's committed for the life of the farm bill may discourage participation.
Louise Rigdon, who farms with her husband Bill in Kay County, Okla., says ACRE is not a good option for their soybean, grain sorghum and wheat farm. "We're just too diverse," she says. "We looked at it, but we will sign up for the regular DCP program."
She says Kay County, just below the Kansas state line, is "probably the most diverse agriculture county in Oklahoma."
She says ACRE still has too many unknowns for farmers to feel comfortable with it, especially since after sign-up producers are committed to the program through the life of the current farm bill.
"The U.S. government is the only one allowed to change its mind," she says. "Individuals cannot."
Rigdon says their 2009 summer crop mix is still uncertain as they wait for final word on cropping options following failed wheat acreage.
Hannah Lipps, communications director for the National Sorghum Producers in Lubbock, says members remain uncertain about ACRE.
"We are not sure what to expect from sorghum growers. Many of them have base in other crops and if they have cotton base, it's highly unlikely they will want to sign up for ACRE because they have to consider the 30 percent reduction in loan rates. Overall, our guesstimate is that maybe 25 percent of our producers might move to ACRE."
She says the number is low for two reasons: "Our large percentage of cotton base, and this first year, we anticipate a lot of hesitation about losing those direct, guaranteed program payments. This is amplified by the fact that ACRE can't be reversed — so they are in until the next farm bill."
Lipps says the sign-up extension, to Aug. 14, gives growers time to run the numbers. "With the deadline now in August, people should be able to have a really, really good idea of whether or not this is going to pay out before they have to commit."
Wheat different
The situation could be different for wheat farmers, according to Jody Campiche, Oklahoma State University Extension economist at Stillwater.
"For the 2009 crop, Oklahoma wheat producers could benefit from the ACRE program," Campiche says. "The FSA benchmark wheat yield for Oklahoma is 31.4 bushels per acre and the ACRE guarantee price is likely to be around $6.67. Since the 2009 ACRE sign-up deadline has been extended to Aug. 14, Oklahoma wheat producers will have a very good estimate of 2009 actual prices and yields. This means producers can make informed decisions about a potential 2009 ACRE payment.
"Right now, it looks like the 2009 U.S. market price could be below the ACRE guarantee price and due to the April freeze in Oklahoma, state and/or farm wheat yields may be lower than the benchmark yields," she says. "This could be good news for farmers enrolled in the ACRE program. If actual yields and prices are below the benchmark levels, producers would receive a larger ACRE payment."
But they still need to work the arithmetic.
"Producers have to consider the potential costs of enrolling in ACRE, mainly a 20 percent reduction in direct payments over the next four years," Campiche says. "But it is quite possible that wheat producers could make up this four-year loss in direct payments with a large 2009 ACRE payment."
But it's not that simple.
"Wheat producers also need to consider the possibility of a Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE) disaster payment, assuming they are eligible. For every dollar received in ACRE payments, the SURE payment is reduced by 60 cents," she says. "Farmers could receive a higher total payment from DCP and SURE than from ACRE and SURE. This could occur if the actual farm yield is quite a bit lower than the actual state yield, which could definitely happen if some parts of the state are hit harder than others.
"It is really important for producers to analyze their DCP/ACRE decision carefully," Campiche says. "OSU Extension is providing an ACRE/SURE decision tool to assist Oklahoma producers with this decision."
Bearden, who also grows peanuts, says ACRE likely will not appeal to many peanut producers, most of whom also plant cotton. He says since he knew ACRE would not work with his cotton operation, an analysis for peanuts would be futile.
A payment calculation work sheet that includes peanut and cotton acreage shows an advantage with the DCP program.
Joe Outlaw, professor, Extension economist and co-director of the Agriculture and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M, in presentations this spring explaining the new farm bill, said much of the 2008 farm bill commodity title remains "very close to previous programs. It continues direct payments, marketing loans, loan deficiency payments and the counter-cyclical payments."
That set of programs is referred to as the DCP program. ACRE is the alternative.
Outlaw says ACRE requires a producer to agree to direct payment and loan rate reductions. The option begins with the 2009 crop year, but farmers do not have to sign-up this year. It is a one-time, irrevocable option and comes with a 20 percent reduction in direct payment rates and a 30 percent reduction in marketing loan guarantee and loan deficiency payments.
"The (ACRE) election is for all the crops grown on each Farm Service Agency farm number," Outlaw says. "A farmer could choose to select ACRE for certain farms (FSA farm numbers) and not others. The bottom line is that producers will have to determine whether the loss in guaranteed support is more than made up by potential gain from ACRE."
ACRE is a state-level program. The secretary of agriculture can make an ACRE payment on a farm for each crop year if: The actual state revenue for the crop is less than the ACRE program guarantee for the crop, and the actual farm revenue for the crop is less than the ACRE benchmark revenue.
Outlaw said for the 2010 through 2012 crop years the ACRE state revenue guarantee for a crop shall not be decreased or increased more than 10 percent from the guarantee for the preceding crop year.
With the extended sign-up deadline, farmers have time to review operations and determine which program works best. Several association Web sites have decision-making tools available, as do state Extension Service offices and the USDA.
The Agriculture and Food Policy Center has a decision aid that may help farmers select the right program. Log onto http://afpc.tamu.edu/models/acre/index.php for more information on the aid and for other links to help determine the best program for individual farm units.
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by Heidi Skolnik and Chef Todd C. Gray
Grilling season is here and contrary to popular belief the summer BBQ can be one of the healthiest meals you can make. Grilled fare is good for you because it's typically whole, unprocessed, unadulterated food that you prepare yourself so you know exactly what's in it. It's simple and quick to make too.
Award winning Chef Todd Gray and nationally recognized nutritionist Heidi Skolnik have teamed up to demonstrate how to create delicious lip-smacking grilling recipes that shave thousands of calories off the traditional heavy meat laden, mayonnaise filled bbq of yester-year.
"This ain't your daddy's BBQ" says Heidi who along with Todd will show the audience how to grill tasty dishes that fill you up without sabotaging your health aspirations!
Heidi and Chef Todd, both of whom are experienced television presenters, will grill a three course feast (or more if you'd like!) and explain why grilling, one of the healthiest ways to prepare food, is perfect for those trying to lose or maintain a healthy weight.
The audience can learn more about healthy grilling from Heidi's latest book, Grill Yourself Skinny (Creative Homeowner 2013). From appetizers to salads, fish, lean red meats like Cervena venison and bison, to healthy grains, vegetables, dessert and even a chapter on grilling breakfast; each recipe is nutritionist approved and chef created. The book also the 411 on healthy ingredients used throughout.
About Heidi
Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, is a nationally recognized thought leader in nutrition. As founder and president of Nutrition Conditioning, she oversees the nutrition programs for The Juilliard School, the New York Knicks, The School of American Ballet, and Fordham University Athletics. She worked with the New York Giants for 18 years and has consulted to professional teams and Olympic, collegiate, high school, and recreational athletes for 25 years. Additionally, Heidi see clients one to one at the prestigious Women's Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery and sits on the Board of the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
About the Chef
More than a decade ago, Chef Todd C. Gray, along with his wife and business partner, Ellen Kassoff Gray, founded Equinox Restaurant in Washington, DC. A longtime advocate for sustainable agriculture, he has worked tirelessly with local farmers to grow and use fresh organic produce and other ingredients for his kitchen.
He works with the First Lady Michelle Obama on her national fitness/wellness program and was named the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington's RAMMY Chef of the Year in 2011.
Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance
Gain the ultimate advantage! Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance is your guide to consuming the right foods at the right time for optimal results in training or competition.
Renowned sport nutritionists Heidi Skolnik and Andrea Chernus have worked alongside today's top athletes, including professional football players and elite marathoners. In Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance, they've combined the latest dietetic research with practical advice you can use to create a personalized action plan based on the needs of your body, your sport, and your goals.
With guidelines specific to training and competition, as well as sample meal and snack plans, you'll see how certain nutrients in precise amounts at specific times can improve consistency of energy, speed recovery, increase the building effects of strength training, diminish muscle breakdown, improve immune function, and minimize your risk of injury.
Whether you are a dedicated triathlete, high school pitcher, college swimmer, competitive powerlifter, or professional soccer player, Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance is your guide to peak athletic training and performance.
In addition to having been a contributing editor to Men's Health and Self magazines, Heidi has authored two columns: "Ask the Weight Loss Coach" for Men's Health and "Food Guru" in Self Magazine.
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- Ladies Home Journal
- Good Housekeeping
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The actress underwent the drastic surgery to remove both her breasts after doctors discovered she was at risk of developing cancer.
She went public with the news over the summer, and Douglas, who previously battled throat cancer, is convinced Jolie risked her career by telling the world about her surgery.
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It's a very small (3"x6") booklet called "Annual Commencement, Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute" The date is Friday December 22nd, 1931.
Written in faded pencil at the top is the name [illegible] Jackson
Inside are 16 pages of names of staff and students in all years. It also has lists of scholarship and other awards winners.
I haven't gone through it carefully as the fonts are very small, but I'm hoping that one or both of my parents' names are in there! They both attended GCVI and in 1931 my mom was 15, my father 19. There's a good chance my mother's name will be there.
This little booklet was not much money and shipping was free. Even if I am not lucky enough to spot my mom's name, I'm pretty sure there will be some McGinnis, Peer or King relatives in it's pages.
And there's my mom's name under the heading TYPEWRITING AWARDS and a sub-heading 30-50 words per minute. So another new fact to add to my knowledge of my mother. I knew she was in Commercial but didn't know she'd won an award. I wonder what happened to it.
Under VOCATIONAL DIPLOMAS I spot two of my father's cousins - Albert McGinnis and John McGinnis. Albert pops up under another heading - as winner of the 2 Industrial Prize, while John's name appears as #4 in the Top 5 students in Industrial.
So a little booklet bought on EBay on speculation, having no clue what might be included in it's pages, has turned out to be a genealogical treasure in my eyes.
May 26, 2011
Another Genealogy Find
3 comments:
- Geniaus said...
I'm impressed. What treasure.
I'd love to know how you have your ebay alerts set up to find such gems.
- Genealogy Blogger said...
I wish I could say I do have my ebay alerts set up, since I'm so fascinated by technology! But I confess I do it the old fashioned way - I log in once a week and do a search for my keywords.
I bet there's a way to set up a search alert but I've never checked!
- Jim's Girl said...
Time for me to get back on eBay. What a great find!
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Champions League: Paris St Germain romp to 4-0 win over Dinamo Zagrab
Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a hand in all four goals as Paris St Germain thrashed whipping boys Dinamo Zagreb.
Last Updated: 06/11/12 10:23pm
The home side bounced back in perfect style from their first domestic defeat of the season at the weekend with a convincing win in the French capital.
Ibrahimovic had been sent off in the 2-1 home defeat to St Etienne, but thankfully for Carlo Ancelotti's side the Sweden international remained eligible for European competition and was a highly influential figure despite not getting on the scoresheet.
The home side had the first chance with just 75 seconds on the clock when Maxwell's free-kick was headed wide by Ezequiel Lavezzi from just six yards out.
At the other end, Josip Pivaric shot wide from 12 yards but clear chances were few and far between until PSG took the lead after 16 minutes when Ibrahimovic produced a perfect cross from the right for Alex to turn the ball home from 12 yards.
Adrien Rabiot then fired wide from a similar range as PSG went in search of a second goal, which they came close to securing nine minutes from the interval.
A corner from Jeremy Menez was not fully cleared and when the ball fell to Thiago Silva, his close-range goalbound header was brilliantly blocked by Dinamo goalkeeper Ivan Kelava.
The visitors attempted to get back on level terms after the break through a header from Ante Rukavina that sailed harmlessly over the bar, but the game was effectively over as a contest on the hour mark.
Ibrahimovic was again the provider with a pass from the left that Blaise Matuidi slotted into the back of the net, a move which was repeated five minutes later for Menez to this time benefit from his Swedish team-mate's supply to make it 3-0.
Yet another Ibrahimovic assist saw Guillaume Hoarau complete the rout 20 minutes from time as PSG moved onto nine points, one behind Group a leaders Porto who were held 0-0 at Dynamo Kiev.
Dinamo Zagreb continue to prop up the standings with no goals and no points from four games.


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by Sue Ann Rybak
When Kaitlyn Doherty first started sewing at 10 years old, she had no idea that someday she would be designing her own line of women's clothing.
"Every chance I got, I sewed," said Doherty, who is from Montgomeryville.
In high school, Doherty thought she would "end up doing something in business" until a teacher suggested she study fashion design at Philadelphia University.
"I am glad I did," she said. "I loved it. At Philadelphia University, I had wonderful professors who worked in the industry. They helped students, taught us well and now it's just a matter of taking those skills and applying them."
Doherty, who last year won an international handbag design bag contest and landed on the September cover of "InStyle" magazine, is one of five promising fashion designers chosen to participate in the first Philadelphia Fashion Incubator based at Macy's Center City store.
The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator at Macy's Center City is a collaborative initiative by Macy's, the City of Philadelphia, the Center City District and local fashion design programs to support and promote bright young designers and economic development in the fashion and retail industry.
"Fashion in Philadelphia is bigger and better than ever," Mayor Michael Nutter said at the March 1 press conference to announce the Fashion Incubator designers.
"We are proud to be a city that recognizes the value of its vital creative sector and invites innovation," he said. "Philadelphia's exceptional schools produce impressive fashion design talent."
Doherty and four other up-and-coming fashion designers – Autumn Kietponglert, Melissa D'Agostino and sisters Latifat Obajinmi and Moriamo Johnson – will work as designers-in-residence. They will be mentored by industry professionals, attend workshops on the fashion business and participate in fashion events throughout the year, including the city's weeklong fashion extravaganza The Fashion Collection.
"We're proud to have Kaitlyn representing the fashion design program at Philadelphia University, where she was an exemplary student," said Clara Henry, fashion design program director in a statement. "Her focused energy and perseverance coupled with the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator mentoring program will provide her with the tools needed to achieve her goals. We wish her continued success."
Edward Goldberg, senior vice president for external affairs at Macy's, said that the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator would foster and nurture aspiring fashion designers. He encouraged winners to use this opportunity wisely so they can "walk out an accomplished designer."
And that is exactly what Doherty plans to do. At the end of the yearlong program, she hopes to design and run her own "sustainable, successful business."
At the kick-off event, she impressed attendees by wearing a stunning dress she designed. Doherty said the inspiration for the dress came from her brother-in-law's mother, who gave her the silk fabric. The dress had a bodice made from silk fabric from India, decorated with gold peacocks, a skirt made of black mesh layers and a leather belt with gold studs tying it all together.
Doherty's said her designs are inspired by the "clean, strong lines of architecture" and the places she has traveled, including a semester abroad in Rome. Doherty was particularly "taken" with a cathedral in Prague.
"My handbag collection was inspired by a trip to Prague and the strong, clean lines of architecture," Doherty said. "Each bag is handmade of leather, with hand-painted suede panels using metallic silver and gold paint. In addition, the handbags are accented with exposed zippers and gold studs."
Residents can buy Doherty's purses starting March 15 at the Artisans on the Avenue, 8440 Germantown Ave. Large handbags are $185, a medium purse is $125 and a small clutch will cost $75.


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I'm insulted that there are viewers who think this is acceptable to watch. I'm insulted that this manga, which is so masterfully crafted in its storytelling, art and characterization, is dragged through the mud so horridly, while completely shitty shonens, moe fanservice and even hentai are given royal treatment. And that people are actually fine with this!
Not that it's much surprising, but now that this season is over, a deluge of fan reviews have surfaced today blasting this series. Sure there are inexplicable defenders, but for every one of those there's at least five panning it.Also more than a few giving this the "honor" of most disappointing anime of the year, which is hard to argue against.
Walter, will you and Aazealh still be doing a podcast for the series summary? I know the show as a whole was pretty awful, but I figured I'd ask if you had any plans, maybe talking about the future of Berserk anime from here on out, and so on.
Correct me if I'm wrong but i think they also cut out pieces of Farnese's childhood that explained why she was such a zealot and Serpico's past with his mother and burning her?
The anime did include the bit with Farnese attending her first witch-burning as a child, which was covered in the Conviction arc. It just...wasn't done well. Like most everything else in the show. They didn't include any of Farnese's narration for it; they just showed a bunch of weird imagery of her throwing torches onto a fire without any context in a scene that lasted a little over 30 seconds.
A tepid conclusion to a sorry excuse for an adaptation. Fraught with the same problems all other episodes were afflicted with. Experiencing Berserk this way is a crime against good taste.
Perhaps the worst episode out of a pretty bad adaptation.
Also, I haven't read the manga in a while so my memory might be shady, but did this scene with Griffith reincarnating there even happen? I thought it happened in the hill of swords
I think Episode 1 was far, far worse than this one.You're not remembering correctly. Femto is incarnated into a physical body after the tower falls. Later, he and Guts have a discussion on the Hill of Swords.
By the third episode this had plummeted through the realms of bad adaption and just became bad story. Was there anything this show got right? The pacing was atrocious, the character's butchered and every single scene was dulled by completely soulless animation.
It makes the Golden Age Trilogy look brilliant by comparison, and I had a lot of issues with that as well.
I get a lot of questions but I don't want to spoil the manga for them... [...] if they want to learn about Guts past but don't really read manga/like anime better it was the best option.
Has Kentaro Miura commentated on this season?
In life, you can't always have what you want. If they don't want to read the manga, then they obviously don't care enough about the story. You shouldn't bend over backwards to indulge people's laziness.No.


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Wild Animals - Dr. VernPosted in News on September 16, 2013
I've got a bone to pick with Mother Nature. Whenever I'm out in my Jeep enjoying the time away from civilization, there's just too much of the great outdoors in the way. I suppose I should be more specific. Mountains? Those are great, bring 'em on. Trees? No problem there. Rivers and streams? More, please. Wild animals? Well, let's just say there are good reasons why cages were invented.
It's not that I'm particularly afraid of wild animals. For example, as a kid I never experienced any nightmares after watching Mutual of Omaha's "Wild Kingdom." All sorts of vicious predators entered my living room, but they were safely presented via a glass-front box. It's a little different when I'm out in the boonies with my open Jeep and the only thing between me and that hungry mountain lion is a whole lot of nothing.
Now, I realize most wild animals are more afraid of me than I am of them, but such theoretical knowledge brings little comfort. However, I do know I am relatively safe with my ability to flee in my Jeep. All bets are off if it's a motorcycle-riding bear escaped from a traveling circus, but statistically there are more important things about which to worry.
By this point, we can safely establish that I'll generally be safe from wild animal attacks if I follow a few common-sense rules. Make plenty of noise when traveling to make my presence known. Don't slather myself with bacon grease, at least not when four-wheeling. (Editor's note: From personal experience, this will also make you more likely to slide off the seat.) And most important of all, I should remain inside my vehicle, preferably locked safely inside my garage.
"Wild animals are more afraid of me"
So far, so good, but this month's column would be a little short if that was the sum of my fears. Thinking back over the years, I've seen a grand total of two bears in the wild, and both were some distance away and retreating. One morning I found my tent surrounded by fresh elk tracks, but he was probably just wondering what smelled so gamey. (In my defense, I had already been camping for a few days and was on the "relaxed hygiene" segment of the trip by that point.) Well then, why do I often approach the great outdoors with trepidation if big scary creatures are few and far between? Maybe it's because of small scary creatures. And by that, I mainly mean wasps.
As you might deduce, I've had a few wasp incidents. The latest happened when I found one in my '63 Willys wagon. One cool morning while driving to work (me, not the wasp), the heater was set to max and the defroster fan was on high. I'm not sure exactly what was going through this particular wasp's mind, but he decided this was a good time to crawl out of the defroster duct. If he was looking for an inconvenient time for yours truly, the wasp succeeded, because this happened just as I was merging onto the freeway. He then sat at the base of the windshield and made some angry twitching movements. Maybe he was just miffed at being woken up so early. Perhaps he was running through a pre-sting checklist. Whatever he was thinking, he was clearly not a morning wasp.
Thankfully, I had the presence of mind not to jump out and run away in a panic, screaming like a little girl. Not a wise move when in motion, as you might imagine. Nope, I first pulled over at the nearest exit and then jumped out and ran away in a panic. I didn't even scream like a little girl. Rather, I used a slightly deeper tone while screaming, at a pitch more common to a teenage girl, albeit one at a Justin Bieber concert that just got cancelled.
After zipping up my coat and donning a hat and gloves for an extra smidgen of protection, I shooed Mister Wasp out the open door. As I patted myself on the back for a job well done, another thought hit me. Was that the only wasp? Had a colony made a nest on top of the heater core? Was the first one a low-seniority scout? Were others waiting to attack en masse if he didn't return? Was I about to play an expendable role in the first scene of a B-grade horror movie? Would I even make it past the opening credits? And for the math geek in all of us, what percentage of those wasps would go to the extra effort to fly up my nose during the impending Sting-A-Palooza?
And so it passed that I was a little late getting to work that morning. I shut off the heater and listened carefully, but all was quiet. Luckily, I had a roll of tape handy and covered the defroster vents, just to be on the safe side. Even though the morning was still on the chilly side, I drove with the heat off and windows wide open. I only had a couple of mini-breakdowns for the remainder of the ride, as this old Jeep is prone to making various buzz-like noises. It's been a few months since this latest episode, but I'm no longer bothered by the thought of being trapped in a confined space with wasps. However, one of these days, I should work up the courage to check inside the wagon and make sure the wasps are gone.


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Study links Alice booze prices to assault rate
Health researchers say a long-term study has shown a correlation between higher alcohol prices in Alice Springs and fewer assaults on Aboriginal women.
The 10-year study by the National Drug Research Institute looked at what happened in Alice Springs from 2000, in relation to alcohol price, consumption and harm.
Early results show about 100 fewer women were admitted because of assaults in 2010, than had previously been predicted for that year.
Study co-author John Boffa says it shows that increasing the price of alcohol works to combat alcohol abuse and violence.
"Really shown a high correlation between price and consumption. And it's also shown that since we put the price up with the restrictions in 2006 we have dropped consumption," he said.
"And harm has been reduced. Admissions for Aboriginal women to Alice Springs hospital for assault have gone down significantly compared to where they would've been. That's success."
Dr Boffa says the government must build on that success.
"We cant afford to turn up the tap. We've got to keep turning the tap down to some extent," he said.
"Clearly we're going to live with alcohol. But we've got to find the right balance.
"We haven't got there yet. So a minimum price at the price of beer was put on the table by many organisations as was one day takeaway alcohol free day a week linked to Centrelink payments."
But the Northern Territory's Deputy Chief Minister, Robyn Lambley, says there is conflicting information about the impact that current supply measures are having on alcohol consumption.
She says a report from St John's Ambulance suggests the number of people they have picked up each year has increased by 5,000.
"So that's 25,000 people St John's Ambulance have picked up in the last five years," she said.
"That would suggest that either the health status of Alice Springs people is seriously declining,"
Ms Lambley says the government is confident that some alcohol reduction measures, such as the Banned Drinker Register, had only a minor effect on alcohol abuse and harm.
"So in terms of the existing supply strategies in place in Alice Springs at the moment, we don't intend to roll anything back in the near future, and if we do and I reiterate this it will be in consultation with stakeholders," she said.
Topics: medical-research, alcohol, drug-use, health, assault, crime, law-crime-and-justice, community-and-society, indigenous-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander, alice-springs-0870, nt, australia
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Apple has increased the 20 MB app download limit to 50 MB when connected to a cellular network. This comes as a surprise, as it was not announced during today's event alongside the new iPad.
Previously, when connected to a 3G network, if you attempted to download an app the was over 20 MB, a popup would appear instructing you to connect to a Wi-Fi network in order to download. Now, that warning only appears when the app is over 50 MB -- which is a huge app; or, it used to be. Soon we'll be seeing Retina display iPad graphics included in universal apps, which could easily make even rather modest apps reach 50 - 60 MB.
Since the new iPad will be available with 4G LTE connectivity, the size increase makes perfect sense -- for LTE. Including 3G with the size increase is the cherry on top. Let's just hope it's enough. Those of us with capped data plans will just need to pay a little more attention to our monthly usage as app size increases.
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A heart transplant is surgery to remove the diseased heart from a person and replace it with a healthy one from an organ donor. To remove the heart from the donor, two or more healthcare providers must declare the donor brain-dead.
Before you can be put on a waiting list for a heart transplant, a healthcare provider makes the decision that this is the best treatment choice for your heart failure. A healthcare team also makes sure you are otherwise healthy enough to go through the transplant process.
You may need a heart transplant if your heart is failing and other treatments are not effective.
End-stage heart failure is a disease in which the heart muscle is failing severely in its attempt to pump blood through the body. It means other treatments are no longer working. End-stage heart failure is the final stage of heart failure. Despite its name, a diagnosis of heart failure does not mean the heart is about to stop beating. The term failure means the heart muscle is failing to pump blood normally because it is damaged or very weak, or both.
Some causes of heart failure include:
Your healthcare provider may have other reasons to recommend a heart transplant.
As with any surgery, complications may occur. Potential risks of a heart transplant may include:
Your body's immune system may reject the new heart. Rejection is your body's normal reaction to a foreign object or tissue. When you get a new heart, your immune system reacts to what it sees as a foreign threat and attacks the new organ. To allow the transplanted organ to survive in a new body, you will need to take medicines. The medicines will trick the immune system into accepting the transplant and keep it from attacking it.
You will need to take the medicines to prevent or treat rejection for the rest of your life. These drugs have side effects too. The side effects will depend on the specific medicines you take.
There may be other risks depending on your specific health condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider before the surgery.
Not everyone is a candidate for heart transplant. Because of the wide range of information needed to know if a person is eligible for transplant, a transplant team will review the evaluation. The team includes a transplant surgeon, a transplant cardiologist (doctor specializing in the treatment of the heart), nurse practitioners or physician assistants, one or more transplant nurses, a social worker, and a psychiatrist or psychologist. Other team members may include a dietitian, a chaplain, hospital administrator, and an anesthesiologist (doctor who uses medicines to keep you asleep during surgery).
The transplant evaluation process will include:
The transplant team will consider all the information from interviews, your health history, the findings from your physical exam, and your diagnostic test results when deciding if you are eligible for a heart transplant.
Once you have been accepted as a transplant candidate, you will be placed on the United Network for Organ Sharing list. When a donor organ becomes available, candidates are selected based on the severity of their condition, body size, and blood type. If the heart is to be yours, you will need to go to the hospital right away so you can get ready for the transplant. (Most hearts must be transplanted within 4 hours after they've been removed from the donor.)
These things will need to be done before the transplant:
A heart transplant requires open heart surgery and a stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare provider's practice.
Generally, a heart transplant follows this process:
After the surgery, someone will take you to the recovery room or the intensive care unit (ICU) and monitor you closely for several days. A nurse will connect you to machines that will display your electrocardiogram (ECG) tracing, blood pressure, other pressure readings, breathing rate, and your oxygen level. Heart transplant surgery requires a hospital stay of 7 to 14 days, or even longer.
You will have a tube in your throat that connects to a breathing machine (ventilator) until you are stable enough to breathe on your own. The breathing tube may stay in for a few hours up to several days, depending on your case. As you recover and start to breathe on your own, the breathing machine will be adjusted to allow you to take over more of the breathing. When you are able to breathe completely on your own and are able to cough, your doctor will remove the breathing tube.
After the breathing tube is out, a nurse will help you cough and take deep breaths every 2 hours. This will be uncomfortable due to soreness, but it is extremely important that you do this to keep mucus from collecting in your lungs and possibly causing pneumonia. Your nurse will show you how to hug a pillow tightly against your chest while coughing to help ease the discomfort.
You may get pain medicine as needed, either by a nurse, or by giving it yourself by pushing a button attached to a device connected to your IV line.
You may have a thin, plastic tube that goes through your nose and into your stomach to remove air that you swallow. The tube will be taken out when your bowels are working normally. You will not be able to eat or drink until the tube is removed.
Blood samples will be taken often to monitor your new heart, as well as other body functions. These include your lungs, kidneys, liver, and blood system.
You may be on special IV medicines to help your blood pressure and your heart, and to control any problems with bleeding. As your condition stabilizes, your doctor will gradually decrease, then stop, these medicines. If you have pacing wires in your heart, he or she will remove those too.
Once your doctor removes the breathing and stomach tubes and you are stable, you may start to drink liquids. You can gradually add more solid foods as you can handle them.
Your healthcare team will closely watch your anti-rejection (immunosuppression) medicines to make sure you are getting the right dose and the best combination of medicines.
Nurses, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists will work with you as you begin physical therapy and breathing exercises.
When your healthcare provider decides you are ready, you will be moved from the ICU to a private room on a surgical unit or transplant unit. Your recovery will continue there. You can gradually increase your activity as you get out of bed and walk around for longer periods. You can eat solid foods as tolerated.
Nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, physical therapists, and other members of the transplant team will teach you what you will need to do to take care of yourself when you go home.
Your healthcare team will arrange for you to go home and schedule a follow-up visit with your healthcare provider.
Once you are home, it will be important to keep the surgical area clean and dry. Your doctor will give you specific bathing instructions. During a follow-up visit, your doctor will remove the sutures or surgical staples, if they were not removed before leaving the hospital.
Do not drive until your healthcare provider tells you it's OK. Other activity restrictions may apply.
You will need frequent follow-up visits after transplant. These visits may include blood tests, chest X-rays, and biopsy. In a biopsy, your doctor uses a thin needle to remove tissue from the heart so he or she can examine it under a microscope. The transplant team will explain the schedule for these visits and tests. The rehab program will continue for many months.
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following:
Your healthcare provider may give you other instructions after the procedure, depending on your own case.
To allow the transplanted heart to survive in your body, you will need to take medicines for the rest of your life to fight rejection. Each person may react differently to medicines, and side effects can be serious. Your healthcare provider will tailor medicine plans to meet your needs.
You may get several anti-rejection medicines at first. The doses of these medicines may change often, depending on your response. Because anti-rejection medicines affect the immune system, you will be at higher risk for infections. It's important to keep a balance between preventing rejection and making you very susceptible to infection.
Some of the infections you will be especially susceptible to include oral yeast infection (thrush), herpes, and respiratory viruses. You should avoid contact with crowds and anyone who has an infection for the first few months after your surgery.
Regular dental care also is important. Your healthcare provider or dentist may prescribe antibiotics before any dental work to help prevent infections.
To watch for signs of rejection, you will likely get routine right heart biopsies. A biopsy is typically done once a week in the early period after a transplant, then gradually changed to monthly or longer intervals. The biopsy procedures may eventually stop.
The right heart biopsy procedure may be done as an outpatient or as an inpatient if you are already in the hospital. The procedure involves a right heart catheterization. A special catheter is threaded through a vein in your neck or groin and into the right atrium of your heart. Your doctor takes 4 to 6 tiny tissue samples through the catheter and checks them for signs of rejection. If your doctor finds signs of rejection, he or she may adjust your anti-rejection medicine. The biopsy procedure has its own instructions and risks, and your healthcare provider will discuss these with you.
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For the first time, more than 1 billion smartphones were shipped worldwide in a single year, according to a report this week.
A total of 1.004 billion smartphones were shipped to vendors in 2013, meaning phone makers sold those devices to wireless carriers, retailers or directly to their customers, according to a report by International Data Corporation.
The 2013 figure is up 38.4% from the 725.3 million smartphones that phone makers shipped in 2012. Smartphones accounted for 55.1% of all the mobile phones shipped last year, the report said.
"Total smartphone shipments reached 494.4 million units worldwide in 2011, and doubling that volume in just two years demonstrates strong end-user demand and vendor strategies to highlight smartphones," Ramon Llamas, research manager with IDC's mobile phone team, said in a statement.
The increased availability of cheaper devices is what's driving the growth in smartphone shipments, IDC said.
"Cheap devices are not the attractive segment that normally grabs headlines, but IDC data show this is the portion of the market that is driving volume," Ryan Reith, program director with IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, said in a statement. "Markets like China and India are quickly moving toward a point where sub-$150 smartphones are the majority of shipments, bringing a solid computing experience to the hands of many."
Samsung and Apple continued to lead the way when it came to shipments in 2013. Samsung shipped nearly 314 million smartphones last year, holding 31.3% of the market, while Apple sold 153.4 million, accounting for 15.3%.


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If you're at the point where you're preparing yourself for an interview, then you've already fought half the battle. You've made it through the gauntlet of application questions, recommendations, and resume touch ups. Now is your final shot. You need to not only ace the hiring manager's interview questions, but also another critical element - your questions for the interviewer.
Hiring managers spend all day interviewing candidates, so it's critical that you stand out. These questions are the last impression the hiring manager will have, so make them count. Here are 8 questions that will catch hiring managers off balance and ensure you are the candidate they remember:
In your eyes, what would make a candidate successful in this role?
This question shows two things:
Too often candidates do not dig deep enough to find out exactly what their manager is looking for. They come in with ideas and preconceived notions and forget to ask this important question. This is also a great opportunity to reinforce how you are a perfect fit for the position.
Do you have any concerns with me as a candidate so far?
This is a tough question to ask, as well as a tough one to answer. But if the hiring manager has concerns about you, you want to find out now and not in two weeks when you receive the fateful canned rejection email. Hiring managers will be impressed that you are willing to put yourself out there like this and may appreciate the opportunity to discuss what is bothering them. No matter what concern is listed, make sure to address it and discuss how you would work through the problem.
What is the biggest challenge you're currently facing in this role?
This question shows the hiring manager that you are serious about this position and are ready to tackle the challenges. It is also an opportunity to reinforce how your skills are a perfect match for whatever is plaguing them.
How do you see the company changing over the next 10 years?
This shows the hiring manager something very important - you're in it for the long haul. More importantly, you care about where the company will be.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
There's no question that you want to impress the interviewer and land the job. But you also want to find out what you can about what it's really like to work at this company. After all, you will be spending most of your time there. It will be a nice change of pace for the interviewer to reflect on their job and should provide some insightful information about the company. The hiring manager will be impressed by your thoughtfulness and will likely enjoy answering the question.
What does the career path look like for someone in this role?
Not only are you in it for the long haul, but you also plan on succeeding and building your career with the company. The interviewer will be blown away that you're thinking ahead and will know that you are a top performer.
How will performance be evaluated in this role?
This question is important for both you and the interviewer. You can find out a lot about a company by how they evaluate performance -- is it subjective or objective? Will you be required to submit form after form? Or provide tangible proof of success? With this question, the hiring manager will know that you are serious about finding the right fit, not just trying to land the first job you can get your hands on.
What does a typical day look like for the person in this position?
You already have the job description, so you know the expectations of the position, but the day-to-day activity can sometimes be very different. This will give you a great idea of the job, as well as the company. For the interviewer, you're giving them an opportunity to talk about the position in a new light. Instead of focusing on the big picture, they have an opportunity to hone in on the details.
Landing a job is strenuous work and it isn't over until the offer is signed. The interview is possibly the most important step in this process, so make sure to nail it by asking questions that will blow the interviewer away. Never forget - last impressions can be just as important as first impressions.
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Gerald Buck is the editor of EJobApplications' career resources, an online tool for job seekers offering free downloadable job application forms, career advice, interview and resume tips. He can be reached via email at email@example.com or on Twitter @eJobApplication.
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Pasadena -- Since captivating the world with its acrobatic landing, the Mars rover Curiosity has fallen into a rhythm: Drive, snap pictures, zap at boulders, scoop up dirt. Repeat.
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That 1987 team is celebrating 25 years since the small group of 33 players soared to an undefeated season (13-0) and won the CIF Championship in what was then known as Jack Murphy Stadium, now Qualcomm Stadium.
Current Pointer assistant football coach Dave Aros, who began his career at PLHS in 1978, was the only surviving member of the coaching staff present for the event. Team members presented him with a commemorative game ball for his contributions.
Of the 33 players, 18 were, or became, All-Eastern League players. Of those 18, eight were named to the All-CIF Team and three to the All-State Team. Eleven went on to play at four-year universities, nine of those in Division I. Six of them played for Pac Ten Conference schools, with one being named a Parade magazine All-American and two who had NFL careers.
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But as I signed the contract, I looked down at the bottom line and exclaimed to the loan officer, "I coulda bought a Maserati."
The Maserati is a running joke. When I was a youth, my dad always said he wanted to buy me a one. I suppose it made him feel good to think he would someday do it. He never did, and he never had to. He did buy me a pretty cool Fiat and he also saved my financial butt more than once. And he did it when he was having hard times. So, bless the memory of my Pop, he had the best of intentions.
And while I'm no longer enamored with automobiles as I once was, a Maserati Quattroporte is a lovely sight.
Tonight in North Texas is getting a might cool. Nothing like Minneapolis or Sondrio, but we're in the thick of it for all that we're used to. The new harvest is deep in the core of the earth, slowly emerging. The bees have disappeared from the tree in front of the house. Even the pitiful old black cat is scarce in these times. Squirrels are a bit cranky, it's like they have entered some period of collective insanity. They peer over brittle branches and shout their staccato insults at invisible dogs and peacocks. Poor things.
Valentino said farewell in Paris. If he hadn't, the hook was there in the wings, ready to pull him off. There they were, telling those around him that his day was done, his time had passed. Fast forward 25 years and they will feel the chill from the metal synch. Be it Milan or the ancient vineyards of Chaldea, 3,000 years ago or 200 years from now, one's time is brief and then it is time for the new bees to appear. Nothing to feel superior about, it's merely a cycle that is more dominant than man. It binds us to the earth in the wine business, because we must follow the cycle and be in symbiosis with it.
Last week Matteo Bisol was telling some folks about the vineyards of Cartizze. In case you'd like to see a picture of Cartizze, some of the most expensive vineyard real estate in the world, here is a picture I took four years ago with Sergio Mionetto. It is not so manicured like the first growths of Bordeaux, but the land here is more suitable for grapes than for great chateaux. The people on these steep hills are a simple, rustic folk. They don't wear tuxedos or stiletto heels. The tree reminds me of a tree I saw on the freeway today. How is it decided that one tree gets to live in this beautiful hillside and another gets to live on the side of a freeway?
I decided tonight to sip on an Amaro from Braulio. It is a special Riserva 2002 which I first had a Sal e Pepe in Sondrio a few months back. When I splashed a bit into the snifter and was walking back into my inner lair, I was transported back to Bormio and Monte Braulio. Maybe the UFO that was recently seen nearby had something to do with it.
It seems the right libation for a cold winter night; a bitter from the Swiss Alps.
Tonight I had little to inspire me to cook. I had some of those wonderful tomatoes from Salerno, capers from Pantelleria, Reggiano, olive oil from Sicily and some fresh eggs. I poached the eggs in with the tomatoes and had a marvelous soup of poached eggs in tomato puree. Simple, warm, filling. And an apple for dessert, with the Braulio for the after-dénouement dram.
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Chair Munoz recognized a quorum and called the meeting to order.
Chair Munoz asked Vice President Serwatka to speak about this item.
Vice President Serwatka stated that the administration was asking this committee to approve a 15 percent tuition increase for in-state undergraduate students (8 percent tuition and 7 percent differential tuition), out-of-state undergraduate students (with an exception to the out-of-state quota), in-state graduate students, out-of-state sign language interpreter training, in-state nurse anesthetist and DPT students, and out-of-state nurse anesthetist and DPT students. He clarified that the 15 percent tuition increase would not apply to the out-of-state graduate programs.
Trustees expressed concern for the out-of-state graduate students, noting that a quality education would benefit from a combination of in-state and out-of-state students. President Delaney responded that, although graduate tuition did not always follow the same protocol as undergraduate tuition, the administration would follow this closely.
Trustees asked about the effects of a tuition increase on financial aid. The administration responded that 30 percent of revenues collected in tuition differential would go to need-based financial aid. In addition, students were charged an additional fee equal to 5 percent of tuition that also went to financial aid.
Chair Munoz asked for a MOTION for approval to forward this item to the full Board. A MOTION was made and seconded, and approved as presented.
Chair Munoz asked Vice President Shuman to present this item.
In discussing the budget for the upcoming year, Vice President Shuman talked about the cutbacks in certain resources and the increases in other funding streams and the need for greater reliance on nonrecurring resources. During the past year the university had a base allocation of $131 million. For the upcoming year this base allocation would be $127 million, leaving a $4 million budget cut.
Tuition and tuition differential increases accounted for an additional $5 million. New PO&M funding accounted for an additional $1.2 million and there was a $1 million increase in the lottery allocation. At the same time, $5.6 million dollars was cut from the base with the elimination of the federal stimulus dollars and there was a $6.7 million reduction in funding in the general revenue allocation.
To work within this reduction in allocation, the university will need to use recurring and nonrecurring reserves to replace the federal stimulus dollars. It will also need to pay for some recurring costs using nonrecurring dollars.
After reviewing the figures for the upcoming year, Vice President Shuman presented a number of accomplishments that occurred over the past year. She then moved on to talk about initiatives that would be funded during the upcoming year.
This item was for discussion only. No further action was required.
Chair Munoz asked Vice President Shuman to discuss this item.
Vice President Shuman clarified that this was a required submission to the Board of Governors for potential incorporation into their budget request. She noted that this plan would show UNF's proposed three-year and five-year capital requests, which were in line with university goals and the master plan.
Vice President Shuman narrated the five-year plan, listing the top two priorities as: (1) utilities and infrastructure (always first on the list), and (2) land acquisition. She spoke about the remaining 10 items, noting that they included building renovations, an art gallery, the next phase of the Student Wellness Center, High Bay Facility and road improvements.
Chair Munoz asked for a MOTION for approval to forward to the full Board. The MOTION was offered and seconded. The MOTION was approved as presented.
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FruitMedley Post needed a new other design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 11 designs submitted by 6 freelance designers.
There are various factors that go into the calculation of the value of a business. They can be divided into two main categories and I'd like to reduce business valuation to a simple diagram.
One idea I have is a bridge with two supporting columns.
For the purposes of this diagram:
The value of a business has two components: Profits and Risk
Each of those constitutes one column supporting the bridge.
In turn each of those is made up of various smaller components (For example, profits are made from brand, stock, premises etc)
The value of the business is the bridge itself.
There are about 6-10 "components" per column.
I want to give the idea that as either of the columns goes up or down that affects the value of the business.
The bridge was my first idea. Any other suggestions for how this can be represented are welcome.
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