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Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter introduced many of you to the harsh realities of professional sports and it was uncomfortable to watch.
During a 2014 NFL rookie symposium he told players to get a fall guy to take the legal heat off of players if they get in trouble. Carter knew that some of those players in the room would ignore his message of staying out of trouble. They would continue to hang with a large crew and would be accused of crimes.
Players have fall guys to take the heat for them. It is better for someone in the crew who is making $15 an hour to take the rap for someone making $6 million a year. You cannot remove that money making cog from the equation.
Carter has apologized for his words and ESPN issued a statement saying they disagree with him because the network must remain in the good graces of the NFL. It wasn't the brightest thing to say but Carter told us what has been going on in the league for years. And by the way let's hope he is not fired for his words. Carter keeps it real whether he is talking about culture or the game on the field.
Do you remember the Wolf in Pulp Fiction? He cleans up messes. Many professional and some college teams have a Wolf. Player gets in trouble. The Wolf comes in and fixes it so it does not get to the media. I know of one local player that refused to pay his tab at a local strip club. He walked out in angry and was about to get busted.
The Wolf came in, paid the tab and sprinkled more hush money to keep things quiet. The public and media never got wind of it.
Unfortunately one of the biggest fall guys are wives and girlfriends. Player gets angry, smacks the living hell out of his woman and the police are called.
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MERCER, Pennsylvania (WKBN)– A crowd showed up at the Mercer County Courthouse for the Equality Picnic and Food Drive planned by Central West Marriage Equality for Pennsylvania.
The group works with different organizations throughout the state to make sure the LGBTQ community is treated fairly and to get anti-discrimination laws passed.
The organization is also pushing for marriage equality.
"What we're doing here today is we're encouraging people in Mercer County to be aware that we need anti-discrimination laws here to protect LBGTQ citizens from workplace discrimination and from housing discrimination," said Sara Campbell, of the Central West Marriage Equality for PA.
Campbell said she's heard of many discrimination cases in Mercer County.
"A lot of the times it's not brought to the public because people are kind of afraid to come out," said Campbell.
Diane and Heidi Anderson drove to the event from Pittsburgh. They were married in New York last year, but their marriage is still not legal in the state of Pennsylvania.
The couple came out to support marriage equality and the Employment Non-Discrimination ACT.
"Right now, it is legal to discriminate and harass employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity," said Diane Anderson. "So, we're hoping to get support. And in fact, we will get ENDA passed."
The big conversation at the picnic was the announcement earlier this week that State Representatives Brian Sims and Steve McCarter in Philadelphia brought forward legislation to allow same-sex couples to marry legally.
"I do believe that we have the support needed to pass anti-discrimination laws," added Campbell. "We have a lot of bipartisan support. Republicans are not against anti-discrimination laws being passed."


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There are many names for being 'empathic' or being an 'empath', but the most common name for this ability or skill is 'clairsentient' - the ability to 'sense clearly'. Having 'clairsentient' or 'empathic' or 'empath' skills can be confusing and at times even confronting as you may feel overwhelmed by emotions that you KNOW are not your own. When you possess an ability such as 'clairsentience' you may often possess others such as 'clairvoyance' (the ability to 'see clearly'), 'clairaudience' (the ability to 'hear clearly'), 'claircogniance' ('clear thinking', learning and knowing) and others such as premonitionary skills, animal communication skills and/or you may have an extremely … [Read more...]
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Study Finds That Our Decision-Making Skills In Stressful Situations Influenced By Cortisol
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A group of scientists from the University of Granada´s Group of Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology has discovered a connection between levels of the hormone cortisol in a person´s saliva and their ability to make good decisions in high-stress situations, highlighting yet another link between mind and body.The researchers study, titled "Can decision-making skills affect responses to psychological stress in healthy women?" was recently published in the academic journal Psychoneuroendocrinology.
Cortisol — known to medical professionals as hydrocortisone or simply ℠the stress hormone´ — is a steroid hormone that is produced in our adrenal glands in response to stress. Cortisol is released in the last step of a cascade of hormones that begins when the brain´s hypothalamus triggers a chain-reaction in response to psychological or social stress. The hormone directly affects a number of body systems and functions, including the regulation of blood sugar levels, the build-up of muscle and bone, the suppression and activation of the immune system, and the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.
To determine whether ℠psychosocial stress´ affects a person´s decision-making abilities, the researchers exposed a group of 40 female participants to stressful situations using a hi-tech virtual reality system. The participants were asked to perform the so-called Iowa Gambling Task, a psychological card game that is commonly used to study human decision making.
After the Iowa Gambling Task, the subjects were then asked to participate in a stressful situation that involved giving a speech in front of a virtual audience. The scientists were able to evaluate the women´s response to stress by examining the activation of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis, and measuring the cortisol levels in their saliva at different points during the virtual task.
The results of their study indicated that the participants who had poor decision-making skills also tended to have lower baseline levels of cortisol in their saliva compared to the women who were able to successfully navigate the stressful situations.
The authors of the study, Professors Isabel Peralta and Ana Santos, say that this study offers preliminary evidence that there is a link between a person's decision-making abilities in a stressful situation and low levels of cortisol. This also means that the effects of psychological stress on the health of people with lower cortisol levels might actually be milder.
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This is the last big road trip for the season. It's hit me how fast our shoot season has gone and feeling a little wistful. I love life on the road, meeting our craftsmen, hearing their stories, learning new skills and connecting with people from all over the country. So it's exciting to get back out there but also with awareness and appreciation as we head out to the Northeast.
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Cory Doctorow's new novel 'Makers' is being serialised for free. His books are always enjoyable. But this one in particular is interesting because it begins with a great description of a market-based organisation as envisioned under the ManageWithoutThem management model and described in the MWT Book.
It describes an organisation that is designed to both employee but also coordinate via market-facing and market-managed individual businesses. It gets a lot of the cultural and operational elements of this sort of organisation spot on.
I'm currently working with Satyam – which has been in the news a lot this year – and is supposed to be organisd in this market-managed way. However, I think a lot of the internal processes, and the Indian approach to family-based management of businesses, get in the way of this and often break the model.


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'The Boss' is back. Bruce Springsteen has released a four-song EP, "American Beauty," just three months after his 18th studio album, "High Hopes."
The songs on "American Beauty" were all in the running to make "High Hopes," but did not make the cut. Springsteen wrote in a letter on his website that he "realized their potential" and worked on them until the EP was formed.
"American Beauty" leads off with the title track, which begins similarly to many other classic Springsteen songs: guitars riff while the drums hold a beat in the background, and then Springsteen rips into the lyrics. He shows off his vocal range on the song, as he reaches higher than he usually does. Springsteen sings about familiar topics, such as women and summer, in another piece of Americana. It is classic Springsteen from every aspect, and does a great job kicking off the EP.
"Mary Mary" follows "American Beauty," and is the opposite in terms of sound. Where "American Beauty" has a wall of guitars, "Mary Mary" is a soft acoustic tune with a string section accompanying it. "Mary Mary" is about heartbreak and missing the love shared between two people. It is a beautiful song, which Springsteen wrote was the closest to being on "High Hopes."
On "Hurry Up Sundown" sirens roar before Springsteen and the guitars jump in. The song has a similar theme to Springsteen classics "Born to Run" and "Thunder Road," which are about hitting the road and getting away from the things that hold everyone down. It is a relatable song, as many people want to go out and experience a little freedom after a long work day.
"Hey Blue Eyes" rounds off the EP, and it is one of Springsteen's more political songs to date. Springsteen has never been afraid to dive into controversial topics, such as the Vietnam War with "Born in the U.S.A." or the recent economic crisis with his "Wrecking Ball" album. In his letter, Springsteen said he wrote "Hey Blue Eyes" during the time when George W. Bush was president and is "a metaphor for the house of horrors our government's actions created in the years following the invasion of Iraq." The songs starts with a soft acoustic melody before Springsteen sears into what he views as great atrocities. More instruments join in as the song progresses, but the message remains clear. Many have criticized Springsteen in the past for getting too political, specifically at some of his live performances, and he has toned it down recently. However, he is still comfortable in tackling issues when he sees fit.
"American Beauty" is more evidence that Springsteen is one of the most versatile musicians in history. Few can go from painting a picture of the America we all think about to scolding the same government in such a short setting. Springsteen is back to his classic self, bringing the E Street power again and again.


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Yesterday was a truly great day along the chronologic line of EV infiltration into popular transportation culture- along with some bittersweet aftertaste. Ten ThinkCity vehicles arrived from the now bankrupt Elkhart, Indiana company bound for Portland-Area owners, making our total allotment of cars at 100. This connection was fused through the efforts of PGE and its Business Development Director, Charlie Allcock, who convinced ThinkCity we could provide them all the buyers they needed- a prophesy borne out. I enjoyed the chance to mingle with Jim & Liz Houser at their Hawthorne Auto Clinic, who has taken on the warranty and serving responsibility for the owners and wanted to host a special meeting with them. My best estimate was that twenty of more arrived to visit and discuss the vehicle, plus others who were there to just check it out and see what they thought of it.
The ThinkCity is a two door hatchback with a range of 100 miles using an advanced lithium ion battery of 24kWh (the same size as the Nissan Leaf's). It has body panels and interior trim components made of 100% recyclable plastic parts whose color is molded into the material eliminating harmful paint emissions. It costs 2-3 cents per mile to operate and comes with a three year warranty. It has a maximum power of 45 hp and a highway capable speed of 70 mph. It comes with ABS and airbags and has undergone and met all applicable US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and has a three year warranty.
Oregonians can purchase it (after applying the federal tax credit) for $8500. Yes. You read that right. $8500. Of course there is a sad part of this story fueling this pricing- bankruptcy.
The ThinkCity has been available for several months here, and has thus far shipped forty units, and with these additional shipments coming to the area, they will boost our PEV residential fleet by nearly one percent! I also like their distinctiveness as advertising for electric drive technology needs to be made more conspicuous for the public to become aware of its burgeoning use.
My company, ClipperCreek, has provided the portable charging unit for many of these vehicles and, out of enthusiasm for their dispersement, I have offered a 15% discount on our residential Level 2 charger- the LCS-25 to those buyers who want one. A recent California consumer study released this week, shows, among other interesting data, that over 90% of PEV owners opt to have home charging stations put in. For an all battery electric vehicle (BEV), such as the ThinkCity, it is more likely necessary to have a level 2 charger. A common question I have heard is whether it is necessary for the proper maintenance of the battery. Speaking to some of the ThinkCity sales folks, I was told that they prefer that owners use a level two charger for baseline charging and reserve the level one for emergencies; this is actually referenced in the Owner's Manual. I certainly suggest folks with this battery concern flesh it out more directly with the manufacturer. I do believe, from my own experience, that most drivers will find that level 1 charging is too slow to handle normal usage (18 hours of charging time) and a level two charger allows the vehicle to charge at its fastest rate of 3.3 kw/per hour- nearly double the rate of a level one charger.
So, if you have purchased a ThinkCity and are interested in getting our ClipperCreek unit, call or email me, email@example.com, and I can get you a promotional code that can be entered during the purchasing process from our online store at www.clippercreek.com. This brings the cost down from $795 to $675.75 and you get the best residential charger on the market!
Enjoy the celebrations of National Plug In Day-2012! Get out and test drive an EV! And consider how an electric vehicle can meet your transportation needs and budget!
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Sydney - The Wallabies have made two changes for the third and final Test against France on Saturday as they target a clean sweep, with giant lock Will Skelton making his debut.
Australia edged out Les Bleus 6-0 last weekend in a stilted try-less performance in Melbourne to claim the series, following their 50-23 rout in Brisbane.
With the Wallabies holding an insurmountable 2-0 series lead, coach Ewen McKenzie opted to give 2.03m, 140kg second-rower Skelton a start, while Wycliff Palu returns from injury at No 8.
Their inclusion means James Horwill and Ben McCalman drop to the bench.
McKenzie said he was looking forward to seeing what impact Waratah Skelton would bring to the match in Sydney.
"During the series we've already benefited from giving two other locks, Sam Carter and Luke Jones, their first opportunities for Australia," he said.
"The experience they gained will prove invaluable in the long-run and now it's Will's turn to show us what he has got.
"I've been really impressed with his attitude and the contribution he's made to this team since the beginning of the series," he added.
"He's obviously got impressive metrics but he also has a big motor and is particularly skilful, so we're looking forward to seeing how he will impose himself on the game."
There are also two changes to the bench, with Brumbies prop Scott Sio and Waratahs outside back Rob Horne getting their first opportunities in 2014.
Horne comes in for Pat McCabe, who has suffered a nerve compression injury to his shoulder, while Sio replaces the Western Force's Pek Cowan.
Saturday's victory over France in Melbourne was Australia's sixth consecutive win, with the team now targeting a seventh - a feat last achieved in the 1999/2000 seasons.
"During this stretch we've spoken a lot about ensuring we are meticulous with our preparation so that we put ourselves in the best possible position to play at a high level every week," said McKenzie.
"Our desire is to always play an up-tempo brand of rugby and we've now scored 23 tries in the past six games, an average of almost four a game.
"Our defence has also been steadily improving with each match, culminating with a shut-out of the French in our most recent match in Melbourne.
"The challenge and what we are always aiming for is to put both together and that will be our goal when we return to afternoon rugby in Sydney on Saturday."Teams:
Australia:15 Israel Folau, 14 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Matt Toomua, 11 Nick Cummins, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Nic White, 8 Wycliff Palu, 7 Michael Hooper (captain), 6 Scott Fardy, 5 Will Skelton, 4 Rob Simmons, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 1 James Slipper
Substitutes: 16 Nathan Charles, 17 Scott Sio, 18 Laurie Weeks, 19 James Horwill, 20 Ben McCalman, 21 Nick Phipps, 22 Kurtley Beale, 23 Rob HorneFrance:TBA
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by Bruce Babiarz on 19 Jul 2014
Swim for Cystic Fibrosis 2013 Ric Geyer
On July 21, for the seventh year in a row, an adventurous group of swimmers will brave the currents and weather to cross the 14.2-mile breadth of Lake St. Clair to raise awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis.
For Ric Geyer, cystic fibrosis is personal. He founded the 'Swimming St Clair' fundraiser soon after his youngest son, Rickie, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a hereditary disease that attacks the lungs and the pancreas. Eventually, CF blocks airflow in the lungs, and can also block the ability of the body to pull necessary nutrients from food. Geyer's goal is to set aside a medical trust fund for Rickie, who may require a lung transplant in the future, and also to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, whose research has more than doubled the life expectancy for the 30,000 children and adults currently living with cystic fibrosis in the United States. Geyer hopes that the swim will make more people aware of this disease.
The swimmers will begin just south of the Old Club on Harsen's Island, and end at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club near Detroit, Michigan. In previous years, they braved swarms of flies, hail, and hundred degree temperatures.
Corporate Fleet Services, Inc., a pioneer in vehicle leasing that serves business customers in all 50 states and Canada, is the swim's Premier Sponsor for the seventh year in a row. Corporate Fleet Services' Vice President and General Manager, Mike Stevens, will once again provide two chase boats and actively participate in the swim.
'Giving back to the community, helping people is at the core of who we are and it is ingrained in the culture of our business,' said Stevens. 'Great companies understand that you need to have good committed people who are professionals at what they do as well as possess a sense of service to others -- especially those less fortunate.' Stevens added that company is active in a host of charities including: United Way, Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan; Detroit Thunderfest, with the CFS logo prominently displayed on a hydroplane racing at the July 11-13 event on the Detroit river.
Other sponsors include SWIMSPRAY, a spray that removes chlorine after swimming in chlorinated pools, and Hutchinson and Cannatella, P.C. One of the Hutchinson and Cannatella Principals, Mike Hutchinson, will be swimming St. Clair for the fifth time.
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A letter from the event founder Ric Geyer:
Monday, July 21st, 2014 will mark our seventh consecutive year of swimming from the north shore of Lake St. Clair to the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, near the mouth of the Detroit River 14.2 miles (and about seven hours) away… There are two remarkable things about this event. First, that everyone keeps coming back year after year. We just can't shake 'em. It's like once somebody joins us, they can't stop – it becomes a habit. Or more appropriately, a rite of passage, I suppose. The second is the support from donors and supporters. Without you this doesn't happen.
It is a remarkable feeling sitting on that boat at 7am, crisp wind in your face, cruising north at about 25 knots, crossing the 14 mile distance in about 30 minutes. Especially knowing that as soon as you get there, you'll be turning around and returning – at much slower speeds…
This event and this group of folks has become very special – it is now an annual pilgrimage of sorts, for all of us. Captain Mike is the rock – he's always there. Consistent, unflappable, funny (well, maybe not the funny part…) but he's always there (and his kids are funny…). Hutch, Tim, Dave, Gregs #1 and #2, Blake and Sara are good solid swimmers always ready to kick in decent mileage. We can generally count on Derek as well, though he seems to have lost his boyish form. And there's English Channel Jenny, 'La Machine' - our heroine, and Fares - the monster (and photographer and video guy, and now also the DAC Masters Swim Coach), and Casey and Watty – the only two to make it the entire 14.2 miles without a break last year. And Vince. Nice guy – good swimmer – and great boat. We'll miss him this year, but he's out of town. He has promised he'd be back next year, for sure.
The Cause
And then there's Rickie. The purpose of our effort is to bring more attention to kids like him afflicted with cystic fibrosis. Rickie, who is just about to turn 13, was diagnosed with cf on October 12th, 2007. CF is a hereditary disease that attacks the lungs and the pancreas. It eventually blocks air flow in the lungs, and can also block the ability of the body to pull necessary nutrients from food. Luckily, Rickie's health is almost always excellent – he had a little episode two months ago, but with his treatments and his battery of meds he's recovered. I often wonder what it's like to be him, to be almost 13 and have CF. I mean, 12 was hard enough for me as it was.
But thank goodness for the meds… They've just come up with another one – just passed Phase 3 clinical trials last week - a combination of drugs - ivacaftor/lumicaftor. Ivacaftor (Kalydeco) was developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals in conjunction with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and is the first drug that treats the underlying cause rather than the symptoms of the disease. Unfortunately, it helps only 4% of those afflicted with cf and is one of the most expensive drugs on the market, costing over $300,000 per year. But with the addition of lumicaftor, it has been shown that the largest part of the cf population can be significantly improved, including those with Rickie's variation. It is wonderful that they are making such phenomenal progress that this is now no longer considered just a childhood disease. The average lifespan is now almost 40, up from 18 when they discovered the gene at the U of M!! in 1989. By the time Rickie is 30, the average lifespan will be 60, and when he's 50, hopefully there won't be a statistical difference…
To those of you who have been following us for several years and have been active fundraising participants, 'We Salute You'. Without you this doesn't work - we appreciate your continued support. If you can donate to Rickie's Medical Fund, that would be great. If you are interested in donating to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, or in learning more about the disease, please click on www.cff.org. There is also way to donate money to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Rickie's name. Thanks again for your support and interest.
The Swim
2013 was smooth water and we had two great boats, thanks to Mike Stevens and Vince Brennan. This year so far we have one boat and two Skidoos. The Skidoos are lifesavers (literally) but we need a second boat. So if anyone know someone with a 30 ft (-ish) boat who can steer straight for eight hours at two knots, please have them email us. We are hoping to avoid the driving rain, lightning and hail that characterized 2009's swim, and the relentless winds coming out of southwest that pounded us in 2010, 2011 and 2012. 2012 was also known as the year of the 'Year of the Flies' and of the 102 degree temperatures. 2013 was much easier on us, given that the waves were smoother, the wind not as bad, and that fact that we followed the shipping channel part way down the lake, which meant we were swimming more than twice as fast as normal. We covered the first mile in less than 15 minutes!! Typically that would take us about 30 minutes. The picture at top shows the 2013 group, our biggest ever.
Please pass this on if you know someone who might be interested. And if you know someone else who has cf – please ask them to contact us. We'd like to get them hooked into the fabulous assistance network provided by the National CF Organization,. or one of the state group in Michigan or Georgia. These groups are a model for charitable organizations nationwide. They can help, through medical research, through financial advising and through working together, but individuals need to contact them.
Ric Geyer
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AstroDime is doing some work with ideas around Invasive Species in Provincetown, and we will have an exhibit at the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies in June 0f 2013. Part of the work that I (sam smiley) am doing is identifying aquatic invasive species in Provincetown.
The Aquatic Invasive Species group (based in Massachusetts) has provided ID cards for Aquatic Invasive Species.
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and to the ID cards:
I decided to share an ID card and also my underwater version of the Invader! It is also known as Codium fragile, Dead Man's Fingers, green fleece, green sea fingers, oyster thief, and Sputnik weed.
Here's my version, which I would like to call "Space Invaders"
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HIPPO teeth, walrus horns, tortoises and big cats are among some of the endangered animal items being smuggled into the country, border officials have said.
The Home Office has revealed that more items were confiscated between April 2012 and April 2013 than in any other year.
Other contraband included rhino horns, £4,000 shawls made of Tibetan antelope wool and books bound in elephant hide.
A Rolls Royce upholstered in alligator skin and a piece of artwork featuring a rare £35,000 rock pigeon clutched between the jaws of a human skull were also seized as well as eight live big cats and 466 Hermann's tortoises.
Grant Miller, the senior officer on the Border Force CITES team, said: "We have everything from rhino horn to ivory to the taxidermy items and marine species that we see being brought back into the UK, both in passengers' luggage - but more importantly, and in large quantities, through freight."
Items are confiscated at the border under the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES).
The 2012/13 year saw 690 items seized - up from 509 the previous year - and included 3,890kg of medicine containing extracts of endangered species, 326 ivory items and 93 live animals.
In a secret climate-controlled warehouse, shelves overflow with items waiting for CITES experts to see if they fall under the treaty.
Snakeskin and crocodile skin high heels, pinned butterflies, and boxes of health and bodybuilding supplements are piled alongside bags of animal hides and turquoise snakeskin hotpants.
On one shelf is a tiny stuffed tortoise, looking like a toy; nearby a larger marine turtle imported through Dover as a souvenir, its insides hollowed out.
Jan Sowa, who works with the CITES team, said: "I'm not surprised by anything any more."
One piece of ivory taken from a baby elephant was painted black to disguise it as a wooden artifact, while 12 bangles were wrapped in raffia.
But Mr Miller said the biggest shift has been in the beauty and fitness industries, where endangered species once used only in folk medicines are being sold as bodybuilding supplements and facial creams.
He said: "The market is evolving - there is more demand from a wider set of consumers.
"From the traditional Chinese medicine products that we used to see we're now seeing new age beauty products, the health and fitness slimming pills, that are having endangered species within their ingredients."
While much of the trade is in rising Asian markets like China and Vietnam, Britain's position as a global logistics hub means CITES goods often come through its borders.
This year 500kg of face cream containing caviar extract were discovered being imported from China, while 126,000 pots of "Detonate" and 15,120 of "CRAZE" - bodybuilding supplements containing the rare orchid Dendrobium - were seized en route from the USA.
In May, a Manchester man received six months in prison for trying to import 750kg of live coral from Vietnam.
Mr Miller also cited the seizure of 2.3 tonnes of Indian Red Sandalwood on its way to Hong Kong as "carpets and Indian handicrafts".
He said: "The smuggler had moved it via courier freight - the most expensive way to move freight in the world, and they were moving logs through it. So clearly the profits in that for them are huge."
Immigration minister Mark Harper said: "Organised criminal gangs will smuggle anything if they think there is a profit to be made and animal products can be worth millions of pounds on the black market.
"The fact that this trade is contributing to the threat of extinction faced by many endangered species is of no interest to these ruthless traffickers.
"Officers are working tirelessly with partners in the National Crime Agency, the police and internationally to stamp out this illicit trade."


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I purchased cigarettes and whiskey at Heathrow before boarding my flight to St Petersburg Russia via Frankfurt. Security at Frankfurt confiscated the whiskey because it was not security sealed, I was allowed to keep the cigarettes. I was not allowed to purchase alcohol prior to departure at St Petersburg airport. Apparently, travellers are not allowed to take alcohol to the UK via Frankfurt.
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My wife and me were flying from Saint-Petersburg, Russia to Dublin via Frankfurt Hahn airport on February 15 Th 2009, flight LH4980. In Saint-Petersburg duty free we bought a bottle of whiskey (1litre), a bottle of cognac (1litre), and a bottle of wine. In Frankfurt airport shop we also bought a bottle of whiskey (1litre) and a bottle of cognac. When we came to our flight we were refused to bring the purchases from Saint-Petersburg on board with an explanation that this liquid bought outside EU. The liquid bought at Frankfurt airport was OK. When we asked about the difference between cognac bought in Saint-Petersburg and the one bought at Frankfurt airport from a security point of view, the officer Tania Batuman referred us to the rule, which has been in use for two years. We had no chance to see this rule. I would like to mention that her behaviour was rough and not friendly. I suggest you have printout of this rule on the check point and ask the staff to be more polite. We had to leave our 'non EU purchases' at the airport. Other that this, the airport is clean and properly managed.


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Mumbai: Contractors refuse to take readings, will only install water meters
Contractors were asked to install, take readings from, and maintain Automated Meter Reading meters, but say they will only do the installation; BMC has levied a penalty of Rs 3.5 crore
The ambitious project of installing AMR (Automated Meter Reading) meters in Mumbai to get accurate water supply readings has hit a roadblock, since contractors appointed for installing them have refused to take down readings or maintain them.
The AMR meters will give accurate reading of water consumption and help the BMC know the exact amount supplied to consumers. File pic for representation
Taking serious note of this, the BMC has imposed penalties totalling Rs 3.5 crore on them. The installation work is expected to be completed in 2016. Under the 100% metering project of all legal connections, the civic body had purchased 1.29 lakh AMR meters at a cost of Rs 250 crore (including installation, maintenance and reading charges) seven years ago. The installation of AMRs started in 2009 and 88,481 such meters have been installed in city so far.
However, the installation was halted for a while in 2014 because the BMC did not find installing them viable in slums and then it was restricted only to residential and commercial buildings. The contracts of supply, installation, reading and maintenance of AMRs was given to three companies Pratibha in the island city, Unity in eastern suburbs and Axelia in western suburbs.
However, they are installing the AMR meters but refusing to take down readings or maintain them. A source from Water Department said, "After installation, these contractors are supposed to take down readings and maintain the meters for next five years. However, these contractors have refused to take down readings or maintain them.
They are giving lack of support from ward authorities as a reason for not doing so." The civic body has now given responsibility of taking down readings from meters to staff from water department.
Chief Hydraulic Engineer Ramesh Bamble confirmed the penalty but did not give more information. He said, "We have fined the contractors as they had refused to take down the readings and do maintenance work."
There are 3.27 lakh legal water connections in Mumbai. AMR meters cost BMC between Rs 4,000 and Rs 12,000 per meter and are said to give accurate reading of consumption, which will help the BMC calculate the exact amount of water supplied to consumers.
The AMR's advanced technology allows consumption data to be collected from meters automatically with a hand-held device and then the details can be transferred to a central database for billing. AMR allows billing based on almost real-time consumption instead of depending on predicted readings.
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