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-- Randy Dotinga
THURSDAY, Sept. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have created
a molecule that can prevent certain cancer genes from getting
instructions from their own internal "manual," raising the
possibility that treatments could stop cancer at its source.
In the Sept. 29 issue of
Nature, researchers report that the molecule prevents certain cancer cells from dividing so rapidly and causes them to "forget" that they are cancer cells so that they begin to resemble normal cells.
The findings appear in a study that suggests the treatment could
help kids and young adults struck by a rare but fatal cancer called
NUT midline carcinoma, which is so intractable that no targeted
therapy has even been developed for it.
"The disease tends to arise in the chest, head, or neck, along the vertical centerline of the body, with aggressive tumor growth and metastasis," study senior author Dr. James Bradner said in a news release provided from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. "Patients may have a brief response to chemotherapy, but they eventually succumb to the spread of the disease."
Enter new research into cancer genes. "In recent years, it has
become clear that being able to control gene activity in cancer --
manipulating which genes are 'on' or 'off'-- can be a high-impact
approach to the disease," Bradner said. "If you can switch off a
cancer cell's growth genes, the cell will die. Alternatively,
switching on a tissue gene can cause a cancer cell to become a more
normal tissue cell."
Researchers first studied the hybrid molecule they created --
called JQ1 -- in cells. JQ1 tricked the NUT midline carcinoma
cancer cells by blocking a specific abnormal protein inside them.
This substance -- an epigenetic "reader" protein -- issues start
and stop commands to cancer genes by reading "bookmark"
instructions on a substance called chromatin, which packages the
genes' DNA and serves as the slate on which instructions to begin
or end activity are written.
The investigators went on to test JQ1 in an animal model.
Researchers transplanted the NUT midline carcinoma cells from
patients into laboratory mice, which were then given the JQ1
"The activity of the molecule was remarkable," says Bradner, who is an associate member of the Chemical Biology Program at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT. "All the mice that received JQ1 lived; all that did not, died."
Issuing stop and start commands to such cancer genes may be
targets for future cancer treatments, the scientists noted.
"This research further illustrates the promise of the ability to deliver selected molecules to cancer-causing proteins to stop the cancer process while producing a minimum of residual side effects," Bradner said.
The study authors noted that, while the new research appears
promising, much additional research and testing is needed before
humans might benefit from the therapy.
More information
For more about cancer, visit the
U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Riverbed's Steelhead swims through WAN bottlenecks
WAN accelerator eliminates the wait for inter-office file transfers
IT managers are always being asked to do more with less. When it comes to WAN links, less is sometimes all you have to work with. The Steelhead 2000 WAN acceleration appliance from Riverbed Technology is part file cache, part proxy, and part TCP optimization, providing a unique and extremely effective way of reducing the time spent transferring files from one office to another. In addition, the Steelhead is easy to install, and it does not require any LAN/WAN re-engineering. But like other WAN acceleration appliances, a unit must be installed on each end of your WAN link.
Steelhead sits transparently on the LAN between your firewall and your servers. As files and other TCP traffic pass through it, Steelhead automatically analyzes the stream. A technology developed by Riverbed called Scalable Data Referencing breaks the data into indexed chunks and stores it in a local disk cache. The power of Steelhead kicks in when you pass the same or similar traffic back through the appliances over the WAN. Steelhead recognizes the patterns, finds matches in the data store, and sends only a reference pointer for each chunk of data to the other side. There, the reference pointer is used to rebuild the traffic on the fly so that the TCP stream arrives intact. By sending only a small pointer and not the whole file, the appliance greatly increases perceived performance over the link and dramatically reduces the time spent waiting for the data.
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Installing the Steelhead is a no-brainer. Other than setting the IP addresses for the network interfaces through the unit's browser-based GUI, there is not much to configure. In fact, Steelhead pairs will automatically detect each other over the network. By default, Steelhead will try to optimize all inbound and outbound TCP traffic, but you can select types of traffic to ignore. It also supports layer 4 switches and custom QoS mappings, allowing you to take advantage of your current traffic management policies.
Depending on the model, a Steelhead appliance can have anywhere from 40GB to 500GB of local disk space for caching segments. The Steelhead 2000 I tested came with 135GB of disk space and boasted a maximum throughput rating of 3Mbps. There is no practical limit to the size of the cache — in a perfect world your disk cache would be infinitely large so that you would never have to purge any stored data. Data stored in the cache persists even when the appliance is turned off.
Steelhead uses a dual-port Ethernet card. If the Steelhead software fails, or the unit suffers a hardware or power failure, the two ports will short between them, allowing network traffic to pass unimpeded. You can have two Steelheads in line with each other, with one configured as a slave. The slave unit will automatically take over should the master fail, but WAN users might experience a brief performance hit while the slave builds its segment cache from scratch. Riverbed currently provides no way to synchronize masters and slaves, but future transparent prepopulation is planned.
File caching systems from companies such as Extreme Networks and Network Appliance have been around for quite some time. Where Steelhead improves on traditional file caches is in its use of indexed file segments. For example, most file caches can reduce the amount of traffic traveling over a WAN link only when the files requested have been cached on both sides and, typically, only if the files have not been changed or renamed. Frequent changes to files can significantly limit their effectiveness.
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Retreading truck tires involves a series of precise steps — including inspection, preparation, and repair — to return them to perfect operating condition.
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From inspection to curing: the tire retread process
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Shearography: Determines conditions within the casing by subjecting casing to a vacuum while lasers measure surface anomalies (ie: expanding pockets of air). An animated visual of the anomalies aids in determining the casing's condition. At the end of the initial inspection, information such as casing condition, casing age, and fleet specifications are considered to determine if the tire can be retreaded.
Buffing: The casing is inflated to operational pressure. This process removes the worn tread surface, trues up the roundness, and prepares the surface for a new tread.
Repair: Removing all injuries identified during initial inspection and replacing the material with structurally sound materials to return the casing to a useful life.
Enveloping: Encases the uncured, built tire in an elastic envelope in preparation for curing.
Curing: An autoclave-type device applies heat and pressure, and over time causes the bonding layer in the built tire to cure. This permanently adheres the new tread to the prepared casing.
Final inspection: A final visual check assures the retreaded tire is ready for service.
Curious about how the retread process works? Watch this step-by-step slide show, from tire inspection to bonding. "Rethinking retreads," PW May 2011.
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Springfield- Illinois residents affected by April flooding who want to apply for federal relief now have until July 24 to do so.
Illinois Emergency Management Agency officials said Tuesday the U.S. government granted the state's request for an extension from July 9.
People in federally designated counties may seek grants and loans to help with recovery from the flood.
Gov. Pat Quinn said the federal government also approved adding Putnam and Warren counties to the list, bringing the total to 35.
Historic flooding that affected nearly half the state led Quinn to request assistance.
More than 49,000 applications have been approved with $122 million in grants awarded to help people with flood-related expenses. The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved $25 million in disaster-assistance loans.
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ANN ARBOR, MI (WTVB) - For many just finding a job, any job is tough enough but how about being able to land one at one of the best companies to work for in the U.S. Forbes magazine is out with its annual list and Google is #1. It has operations in Ann Arbor. The top rated company based in Michigan is Quicken Loans in downtown Detroit. They came in at #5.
Kalamazoo also has a firm on the list. Stryker Corporation, improved year to year from 62nd to 42nd on the list. In a news release, the company says it's the culture that makes it a nice place to work. The magazine says that all of the firms in the top 100 have job openings if you have the right skillset. In total, they have 114,000 vacancies they need to fill.


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Maybe Romney Did Win, It's Shaping Up to Be a Rough Four Years
By 2016, Mitt Romney may be sighing in relief that he lost Tuesday. The economic landscape for the next four years is likely to be filled with crises, and the president in office will be blamed for most of them, whatever his policies.
Romney's destiny of quiet retirement with his automobile elevator and his Cayman Islands investments will seem greatly preferable to the struggle that awaits the re-elected President Barack Obama.
Internationally, four more years leaves plenty of time for things to go wrong.
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If There's No Winner of Election 2012 Tomorrow, the Market Loses
By most accounts, Election 2012 is expected to be very close.
Long lines of early voters in key swing states including Ohio and Florida, the use of paper ballots in parts of New Jersey that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy, and uncertainty over the implementation of stringent new voter ID laws in several states could make for a very long night before the result of the election is known.
While no one expects the presidential race to be as close as it was in 2000, if it is close enough that post-election legal challenges to new electoral procedures could alter the outcome, the result of the election could be delayed for... Read More...
There's More than Election 2012 Moving the Stock Market Today
The stock market today is trading higher as investors await the results of Election 2012. By the end of tonight, barring legal battles that could delay a winner, the uncertainty surrounding the election will be over.
But there's more than the election that's affecting markets today.
As voters head to the polls, it's only fitting that the one economic report released today is on jobs.
- Job openings continue sluggish trend- How Americans view the job market and what they expect it to be like under each candidate will be one of the deciding factors in this election. The Labor Department reported on Tuesday that job openings in the U.S. hit a five-month low in September, indicating that the recent drop in unemployment is not an accurate portrayal of the labor market. The number of available jobs fell by 100,000 to 3.56 million and it wasn't because more positions were filled - during September fewer people were hired, as well as fired. If you go back to December 2007, the start of the recession, there were about 1.8 people vying for each position and now that number has almost doubled to 3.4 people. "Hiring is the most costly expense for a business," Kurt Rankin, an economist at PNC Financial Services Group Inc. in Pittsburgh, told Bloomberg News. "Until a framework for policy can be determined, which will come with the election and the resolution of the fiscal cliff, businesses are not likely to ramp up hiring."
Who Will Win Election 2012 and Lead America Over the Next Four Years?
Americans will be united in heading to the polls today (Tuesday) to decide who will win Election 2012 and be the next president and vice president. After months of experts, news reporters and the candidates inundating us with a barrage of facts and opinions, voters have the last word.
Research finds that historically Americans' say has been swayed by very recent stock market performance. Last July, I covered Read More...
Election 2012: Is Today's Presidential Election More About Lost Dreams Or a New Promise?
In what can only be described as a madcap dash for votes in key battleground states, President Barack Obama and Candidate Mitt Romney worked the crowds late into the night.
As well they should. Almost every Election 2012 poll I've seen has the candidates in a neck-and-neck race headed into today's finish line.
As of press time:
- CNN's survey has them in a dead heat at 49% to 49%.
- Pew Research shows Candidate Romney behind President Obama by a 50% to 47% margin.
- The Politico/George Washington University survey reflects a tie at 48%.
- And the latest NBC/Wall Street Journal numbers show President Obama pulling ahead with 48% compared to Candidate Romney at 47%.
Given these mismatches, I can only hope we're not left counting chads or something equally ridiculous tonight when the polls finally close. The markets really wouldn't like that.
As it is, all the major averages are on hold. Not literally mind you, but figuratively. Nearly every trader and institutional manager I know is treading lightly at the moment.
Because they know that by Wednesday morning half of them will be wrong. That means they'll have to adjust both their outlooks and their portfolios.
In the financial scheme of things, though, the election is a sideshow. The far bigger issue when it comes to your money is the fiscal cliff. And I am not alone in my thinking, either.
A recent CNN poll suggests that 60% of market professionals are far more concerned about what's going to happen when spending cuts and tax increases hit January 1 than they are about who's in the White House.
I don't think they're wrong to be worried, either...
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Hurtling Over Fiscal Cliff Likely Regardless of Election Outcome
Representatives of the Group of 20 (G20) industrialized countries meeting in Mexico City over the weekend begged U.S. officials attending the meeting to avoid the impending fiscal cliff in 2013.
Chile's finance minister, Felipe Larrain told Reuters, "If we're not able to resolve the cliff, that could be the tipping point for a much more complicated scenario in the world economy."
The G20 clearly recognizes the risk of the U.S. falling off of the fiscal cliff.
Comparing the relative risks of the U.S. and Europe, Canadian finance minister Jim Flaherty told Bloomberg Businessweek, "In the near-term, clearly the U.S. situation is the higher risk."
Tomorrow's presidential election may complicate the situation regardless of if U.S. President Barack Obama wins a second term or if Mitt Romney is our next president.
Washington insiders have suggested that, unless there is a wider than expected margin of victory for either candidate, legal challenges are likely, which could put the result of the election in doubt.
In fact, each side has hefty legal teams waiting to jump to action if the election is close.
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What to Expect from Gold Prices If Romney Wins Election 2012
With the presidential election less than one week away, market watchers are estimating what kind of impact a Mitt Romney win would have on the markets, including gold prices.
Gold is expected to continue its rise in 2013, reaching up to the $2,000 mark - or higher.
On Oct. 23, Deutsche Bank analysts called for gold to exceed $2,200 an ounce next year. This came in light of the stimulus measures by central banks.
They wrote in a research note via Commodity Online, "While we have targeted gold prices moving above $2,000/oz. since the beginning of 2011, we believe the Fed's open-ended program of QE announced last month increases our confidence that a surge in the gold price above this level is only a matter of time."
Yesterday (Wednesday), December gold futures closed at $1,719.10.
But if we fast-forward to January, even March 2013, if Romney wins Election 2012, would gold prices be able to continue their upward run?
Here's what a Romney win would do for the yellow metal.
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Election 2012 Means the Real Bernanke Bombshells Won't Fall Until December
If you were expecting big news from this week's Fed meeting it looks like you are going to be in for a long wait. This week's FOMC meeting was business as usual.
There was no change in interest rates, no change in the determination to keep rates low into 2015 and no change in the Fed's latest solution, otherwise known as QE infinity.
The truth is the real bombshells won't likely start until the Fed's next meeting in December. By then, the landscape could be completely changed.
With Election 2012 still at stake, it's who controls the Oval Office that matters most when it comes to Fed policy.
You'd never know that if all you did was watch the debates.
Ben Bernanke may well be the second most powerful person in the country, yet his name was never mentioned-not even once. Remarkably, monetary policy was completely absent from the debates.
Election 2012 and the FedThat's true even though the two candidates differ substantially when it comes to the Federal Reserve.
For instance, Mitt Romney has repeatedly said he would not reappoint Ben Bernanke when the Fed chairman's current term ends in January 2014. Conversely, President Barack Obama has indicated his support for Bernanke and his easy money policies.
For that matter, Bernanke himself is in an open question. He may retire in January 2014 no matter who wins Election 2012.
However, at the December meeting one major thing will have changed: the time horizons of both investors and policymakers.
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Tonight's Presidential Debate: Who Will Clinch the Final Face Off?
For the third and final time, U.S. President Barack Obama and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney will take center stage and face off tonight, with the showdown set for Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida.
With the two candidates running neck-and-neck - a fresh NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows President Obama and Romney tied at 47% -- and just 15 days until Americans cast their ballots for our 45th U.S. president, a stellar showing is imperative. Whoever wins Monday's debate will have the upper hand heading into Election Day.
More than 60 million viewers tuned in to the first two debates which dealt with jobs, healthcare, the economy, and taxes. Romney handily won the first debate in Denver on Oct. 3 and charmed hordes of undecided voters. Then the president, who appeared glum and uninterested the first time around, came on strong in the second debate Oct. 16.
Monday's debate will be focused on foreign policy and national security. Divided into six segments, President Obama and Romney will discuss America's position as a global leader, the Afghanistan war, the Middle East, Israel and Iran, and China's explosive rise.
President Obama, as head of U.S. national security for the last four years, has experience Romney can't rival. The president will underscore how under his term he was instrumental in the mission that led to the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden. He will also note that he pulled troops from Iraq.
Romney has his work cut out for him.
His summer trips to London, Jerusalem and Poland were highlighted by several gaffes. The former Massachusetts governor needs to assure voters that he is a capable leader in the global arena by highlighting his leadership abilities.
"Many voters are ready to fire President Obama if they see Romney as an acceptable alternative. Foreign policy has not been a big driver of this campaign but I think Romney could add some icing to his cake if people say, "Hey, this guy is on top of world affairs,'" David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Center at Southern Illinois University told Reuters.
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If Romney Wins Election 2012 Buy and Sell These Sectors
Over the past several weeks, GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's momentum has spiked. Recent polls place him running neck-and-neck with or even edging ahead of President Barack Obama.
Besides strong debate performances, key factors have turned in Romney's favor.
Myriad surveys in a dozen crucial swing states show voter's concerns are increasing regarding the mushrooming fiscal deficit, debt issues and the depressed job market, issues that favor Romney.
Since the election won't be decided for another two weeks there is still time to act if you expect a Romney victory.
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Jim Rogers on Election 2012: "A Pox on Both Their Houses'
Investing legend Jim Rogers says it doesn't matter who wins Election 2012.
In his view, both President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney are equally bad.
"I repeat Shakespeare: A pox on both their houses as far as I'm concerned," Rogers said in a Breakout interview this week. "These are the guys who got us into this problem, so why does anybody think they will get us out?"
The "problem" to which Jim Rogers is referring to is the sluggish U.S. economy, dragged down by the huge $16 trillion federal debt and annual budget deficits in excess of $1 trillion.
Rogers predicted that regardless of who wins Election 2012, things won't get better.
"If Mr. Obama wins, his friends are gonna get more money. If Mr. Romney wins, his friends are gonna get more money. But you and I, and everybody watching this show are gonna be worse off because the debt's going to go higher, and the turmoil is gonna get worse."
Rogers blames both major parties for the nation's economic ills.
"All of them have gotten us into this situation," Rogers said. "Look at the last 50 years of American history. Republicans, Democrats, Republicans, Democrats .... It's not doing us any good. None of us are benefiting by what's been going on in Washington."
Jim Rogers is so down on U.S. politicians that he has absolutely no preference as to who wins the White House.
"I will vote the protest vote. I nearly always vote the protest vote," Rogers said without specifying which third-party might get his support.
In Rogers's view, a vote for either major party just perpetuates the problem.
"If they keep sending us turkeys, and we keep voting for turkeys, they'll send us more turkeys," he said.
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Romney Tax Plan Details Still a Mystery Despite All the Talk
While GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has provided a bit more information on his tax plan, many key details are still missing - meaning it's tough to figure out exactly what you'd owe Uncle Sam if Romney wins Election 2012.
Romney and vice-presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan, R-WI, have outlined several broad Romney tax plan goals: do not increase the deficit; do not raise taxes on middle income taxpayers; and do not reduce the share of taxes paid by higher-income Americans.
Romney also has repeatedly made it known he favors an extension of the Bush-era tax cuts for all income levels.
Ryan has said a Romney administration would be able to work with Democrats in Congress to pass a tax re-write, which includes a 20% reduction in individual tax rates across the board, a 10% reduction for businesses and a 20% cut in the top tax rate from 35% to 28%. (President Barack Obama plans to raise that rate to 39.6%).
But neither Ryan nor Romney has yet to give full details on which tax breaks will be scaled back to avoid adding to the mushrooming federal deficit, which topped $1 trillion in 2012 for the fourth straight year.
The lack of Romney tax plan details prompted President Obama to call it "sketchy" at the second presidential debate.
"Governor Romney was a very successful investor," said the president. "If somebody came to you, governor, with a plan that said, here, I want to spend $7 or $8 trillion, and then we're going to pay for it, but we can't tell you until maybe after the election how we're going to do it, you wouldn't have taken such a sketchy deal and neither should you, the American people, because the math doesn't add up. We haven't heard from the governor any specifics beyond Big Bird and eliminating funding forPlannedParenthood in terms of how he pays for that."
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Tip for a blooming fine container garden
traditional terra cotta pots to whimsical washtubs, more
and more people are using containers both conventional
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great for growing plants that may not thrive in a traditional
garden. But best of all, containers let you take a flexible
attitude toward gardening and move plants around at the
slightest whim without making major revisions to the landscape,
he says.
With more than 23 years of experience as a landscaper, Connelly incorporates container gardens into many of his designs. Connelly has worked on high-profile landscaping projects such as the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta, and high-end residential projects across the country.
Connelly said there are several tips professionals use to ensure a successful container garden:
Use your imagination. Terra cotta is nice, but there are plenty of other types of containers to choose from. Don't be afraid to try a planter box or wacky containers, like watering cans or wastebaskets, even old washtubs or aquariums. Just remember to poke a hole in the bottom for drainage. Put plants of various shapes, colors, sizes and textures together in the same container to complement and contrast.
Size matters. Pay attention to the space you have to work with on your balcony, deck or room. Larger spaces allow for a nice mix of styles, shapes and sizes of pots and plants, while small spaces look better filled with different-sized containers made from the same material.
Never overwater. According to Connelly, drainage is the most important and most overlooked aspect of container gardening. Poor drainage kills more container plants than nearly any other cause, he says. And the frustrating part is that it's preventable.
Move it. A great thing about growing plants in pots is that containers can be moved with very little effort. Depending on your mood, you can reposition containers into thousands of different combinations. When youre filling your containers, remember that different plants need different amounts of sunlight. Group plants by how much light they require, and itll be easier to care for them.
Go vertical. Dont discount the aesthetic value of adding hanging plants or wall-mounted planter boxes to your container garden. Or, if you're working on a flat surface, add some height and visual interest by using small specimen trees and columnar evergreens.
Know your climate. Keep in mind that the container gardens on your balcony and deck are subject to the same temperatures as your traditional garden in the backyard. In hot climates, for instance, use lighter-colored containers to lessen heat absorption.
Pay attention to the soil. The right soil combination is a critical element to ensure healthy plants. Add about an inch of peat moss and compost to the soil in your container garden. The combination of peat moss and compost loosens heavy soil and adds body to sandy soil while saving water by absorbing and releasing moisture.
Vary with veggies. Flowers are great, but dont be afraid to branch out by adding some vegetables and specimen plants to the mix. Cherry tomatoes, carrots, beets and herbs all generally do well in container gardens. For a fresh alternative to a traditional garden, dig in to the versatile, vibrant and often one-of-a-kind feel that container gardens can add to a home or backyard. (ARA).


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The Midi-Pyrenees, France is the largest region in the country, and borders Spain to the south. It is a land-locked region, but has a wealth of landscapes, encouraging participation in a huge wealth of activities, and with holiday homes, villas and rental properties to suit all holiday makers. Midi-Pyrenees is situated at the end of the Pyrenean chain, and the peaks of Vigenemale and Pic du Balaitous are both over 10,000 feet.
These regions of Haute-Pyrenees and Haute-Garonne are of course a prime holiday destination for ski and snowsports. A holiday home in the Midi-Pyrenees gives you access to great downhill skiing at Bagneres and La Mongie, 45 miles of cross-country skiing on the Plateau de Beille, and international standard snowboarding facilities at St Lary Soulan.
During the summer, the Midi-Pyrenees, France, turns into a haven for walking, mountain biking, climbing, cycle touring, canyoning, kayaking, paragliding, horse riding and almost every other adventure sport imaginable. Taking a holiday home or Midi-Pyrenees rental villa provides the flexibility and privacy to enjoy a huge range of activities at for all experience levels and at a pace which suits you.
The area has undoubted natural beauty, and such variety of flora and fauna, that there are a number of important national parks to enjoy, especially the parks at Neouvielle, Haute-Languedoc and Causses du Quercy. UNESCO has placed the Cirque de Gavarnie on the World Heritage List, and there are fabulous trails up to it for both walkers and mountain bikers alike. Although Midi-Pyrenees has no coastline, the lakes and rivers provide ample opportunities for swimming, windsurfing, rowing, water skiing and sailing, all provided by specially equipped centres.
The thermal waters of the area have given rise to 17 spas in Midi-Pyrenees. Spa holidays have become quite popular amongst the jet set, especially in the Midi-Pyrenees where you can also engage in active sports. It is an idyllic spot for lovers of health and fitness, with ample sporting facilities and relaxing, therapeutic spas to rest weary limbs, and fully recuperate whilst on your Midi-Pyrenees holiday.
Ariege is described by most travel writers as wild but accessible. This is a good description. Walkers on the 3000 foot peaks can occasionally encounter bears, and there is top class trout fishing, kayaking and walking in the area. Also, for those interested in cycling, there is a stage of the Tour de France starting in Areige.
The Aveyron and Tarn valleys can also offer fabulous fishing, cycling, skiing, potholing and golf, but Aveyron is most noted for the pre-historic ruins especially at Najac, and fortified chateaus, as well as the world's tallest bridge, the Millau viaduct. Also not to be missed on any Midi-Pyrenees holiday are the Roquefort Caves, or the gothic Ste-Cecile Cathedral at Albi.
For gastronomic delicacies or culture, Lot villas and the surrounding valleys are the place to find truffles, goose, duck and dark Cahar wines to finish a feast prepared from a self-catering holiday cottage. The traditional fairs and music festivals in Gers are vibrant and fun for individuals, couples or families.
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Vuzix aims to get its Glass rival glasses out to people this year. We try one on briefly.
The video eyewear company says it'll start selling augmented reality glasses this fall that are slim enough to look normal.
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MEXICO CITY, Jun 2 (Tierramérica).- Government funds to fight tobacco use in Latin America, which kills one million people each year, pale compared to the health costs of this epidemic and receive only a small part of the tax revenues from the tobacco industry.Most countries in the region violate their own commitments to ban tobacco advertising and to prohibit smoking in public places, especially hospitals and schools.Eliminating cigarette ads and imposing hefty taxes on the tobacco industry are the best ways to reduce consumption, recommends the World Health Organization (WHO) in its Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2008.Based on data from more than 150 countries, the document shows that tax revenues from tobacco sales around the world are 500 times greater than the amount spent on fighting tobacco addiction, which is a cause of deadly diseases.Studies obtained by Tierramérica correspondents and statistics from the WHO indicate that, in Latin America, Venezuela and Brazil have the highest national annual budgets to fight tobacco use, at about 4.6 million dollars each. The lowest in the region is Paraguay, with just 33,830 dollars.Venezuela takes in 634 million dollars in tobacco taxes each year, and Brazil about 1.1 billion. Paraguay's tobacco tax revenues reach 12 million dollars.In Chile, a Latin American leader in regulating and banning consumption of tobacco, the anti-smoking budget is around one million dollars, while tobacco tax income is about 1.2 billion. The health costs of smoking cost the Chilean government 1.14 billion dollars a year.Among the most permissive is Argentina, with 1.45 billion dollars in tobacco tax revenues, some 550 million more than what it spends on fighting tobacco use. Unlike its neighbors, this country has no national law on the matter, while the harm tobacco causes its citizens costs 2.2 billion dollars a year.Mario Virgolini, coordinator of the Argentine Health Ministry's tobacco regulation program, told Tierramérica that the difference between tobacco tax revenues and expenditures for the health impacts of smoking "clearly show that it costs society more to deal with the disease than to avoid consumption."
"The greatest cost, which is immeasurable, is the 40,000 deaths per year caused by tobacco" in Argentina, he said.Uruguay has won recognition from the WHO as the first country in the Americas and the third in the world to ban smoking in enclosed spaces and work areas, without exception. The national measures have been in place since 2006.In the opinion of Luz Reynales, head of tobacco research at Mexico's National Public Health Institute, the region's nations must be "stronger" when it comes to taxes on the tobacco industry."Higher taxes are needed to obtain sufficient resources to attack the epidemic," Reynales told Tierramérica.Through its tobacco taxes, Mexico takes in 2 billion dollars a year, but spends 3 billion on prevention programs and health-related costs.Tax as a percentage of the sale price of cigarettes varies in Latin America and the Caribbean from 70 percent in Uruguay and Venezuela, and two percent in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.The WHO has calculated that an additional 10-percent hike in cigarette prices could cut consumption by four percent. If the price went up 70 percent, it would prevent a quarter of the approximately 5.4 million deaths reported annually that are associated with smoking.Most Latin American countries have ratified the WHO's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, in force since February 2005.The pact prohibits advertising and sponsorship by cigarette companies of any activity, and discourages industry interference in public health policies, bans tobacco companies from contacting youth, and establishes smoke-free public spaces.However, the WHO's 2008 report reveals that in the Americas there is a severe problem of non-compliance.Of the 35 countries studied by the WHO, just nine ban tobacco ads on the radio and broadcast television, and only three (Bahamas, Brazil and Chile) prohibit advertising in their newspapers and magazines.The study did not include that Uruguay in March enacted a ban on advertising in any media, except the Internet.On local Internet portals, tobacco ads are banned in Brazil and Chile. Billboards and signs for cigarettes are banned in public areas in the Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela.Aside from the Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, Uruguay and Venezuela, the rest of the countries in the region allow the distribution of advertising by mail and other media. Only in Chile and Uruguay is it prohibited to show images of tobacco brands on television programs and in films.Tobacco companies are banned from sponsoring public events in the Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Chile and Uruguay.Freedom to smoke in hospitals and in schools continues in 21 countries in the Americas, and in 26 there are no smoking regulations for government buildings.The Pan-American Health Organization's online system for tobacco information reports that the industry continues to offer cigarettes free to students.In 2003, nearly 11 percent of young Argentines said they had received free cigarettes from tobacco companies. In Chile, the portion was 8.6 percent and in Ecuador 11 percent in 2001, according to the information system.In Mexico, 10 percent of young people reported being offered free cigarettes in 2005, and in Brazil 7.8 percent in 2006.
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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Police in Green Bay have released surveillance photos of the suspect in the armed robbery of a Pioneer Credit Union last week.
Police said the male suspect walked in just after 10:30 a.m. July 3rd to the credit union at the corner of Velp Avenue and Gray Street with a revolver.
The PD also released a more detailed description of the suspect.
He was described as wearing a wig with long black hair, a dark colored leather type jacket, black and purple athletic shoes, a multi-colored patterned blouse that resembled "hospital scrubs". The man was carrying a handbag with white straps.
No one was hurt during the robbery.
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15 U.S. Code § 78kkk - Miscellaneous provisions
(a) Public inspection of reports
Any notice, report, or other document filed with SIPC pursuant to this chapter shall be available for public inspection unless SIPC or the Commission shall determine that disclosure thereof is not in the public interest. Nothing herein shall act to deny documents or information to the Congress of the United States or the committees of either House having jurisdiction over financial institutions, securities regulation, or related matters under the rules of each body. Nor shall the Commission be denied any document or information which the Commission, in its judgment, needs.
(b) Liability of members of SIPC
Except for such assessments as may be made upon such member pursuant to the provisions of section 78ddd of this title, no member of SIPC shall have any liability under this chapter as a member of SIPC for, or in connection with, any act or omission of any other broker or dealer whether in connection with the conduct of the business or affairs of such broker or dealer or otherwise and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no member shall have any liability for or in respect of any indebtedness or other liability of SIPC.
(c) Liability of SIPC and Directors, officers, or employees
Neither SIPC nor any of its Directors, officers, or employees shall have any liability to any person for any action taken or omitted in good faith under or in connection with any matter contemplated by this chapter.
(d) Advertising
SIPC shall by bylaw prescribe the manner in which a member of SIPC may display any sign or signs (or include in any advertisement a statement) relating to the protection to customers and their accounts, or any other protections, afforded under this chapter. No member may display any such sign, or include in an advertisement any such statement, except in accordance with such bylaws. SIPC may also by bylaw prescribe such minimal requirements as it considers necessary and appropriate to require a member of SIPC to provide public notice of its membership in SIPC.
(e) SIPC exempt from taxation
SIPC, its property, its franchise, capital, reserves, surplus, and its income, shall be exempt from all taxation now or hereafter imposed by the United States or by any State or local taxing authority, except that any real property and any tangible personal property (other than cash and securities) of SIPC shall be subject to State and local taxation to the same extent according to its value as other real and tangible personal property is taxed. Assessments made upon a member of SIPC shall constitute ordinary and necessary expenses in carrying on the business of such member for the purpose of section 162 (a) of title 26. The contribution and transfer to SIPC of funds or securities held by any trust established by a national securities exchange prior to January 1, 1970, for the purpose of providing assistance to customers of members of such exchange, shall not result in any taxable gain to such trust or give rise to any taxable income to any member of SIPC under any provision of title 26, nor shall such contribution or transfer, or any reduction in assessments made pursuant to this chapter, in any way affect the status, as ordinary and necessary expenses under section 162 (a) of title 26, of any contributions made to such trust by such exchange at any time prior to such transfer. Upon dissolution of SIPC, none of its net assets shall inure to the benefit of any of its members.
(f) Section 78t(a) of this title not to apply
The provisions of subsection (a) ofsection 78t of this title shall not apply to any liability under or in connection with this chapter.
(g) SEC study of unsafe or unsound practices
Not later than twelve months after December 30, 1970, the Commission shall compile a list of unsafe or unsound practices by members of SIPC in conducting their business and report to the Congress
(2) recommendations concerning additional legislation which may be needed to eliminate those unsafe or unsound practices.
Source(Pub. L. 91–598, § 15, formerly § 11,Dec. 30, 1970, 84 Stat. 1655; renumbered § 15 and amended Pub. L. 95–283, §§ 9, 14,May 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 260, 270; Pub. L. 99–514, § 2,Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095.)
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This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) to (f), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 91–598, Dec. 30, 1970, 84 Stat. 1636. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
1986—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 99–514substituted "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" for "Internal Revenue Code of 1954" wherever appearing, which for purposes of codification was translated as "title 26" thus requiring no change in text.
1978—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95–283, § 14(c), redesignatedsubsec. (c) as (b). Former subsec. (b), relating to application of securities investor protection provisions to foreign members, was struck out.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 95–283, § 14(a), (c), redesignatedsubsec. (d) as (c) and inserted ", officers, or employees" after "Directors" in heading and text. Former subsec. (c) redesignated (b).
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 95–283, § 14(b), (c), redesignatedsubsec. (e) as (d), inserted provisions authorizing SIPC to prescribe necessary and proper minimal requirements for providing public notice of membership by a member of SIPC in SIPC, and struck out provisions authorizing rules by SIPC to implement advertising requirements. Former subsec. (d) redesignated (c).
Subsecs. (e) to (h). Pub. L. 95–283, § 14(c), redesignatedsubsecs. (e) to (h) as (d) to (g), respectively.
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I did like this school for the most part for the first few months my children attended. Some of the teachers are amazing, others (one in particular) make it so horrid it seriously brings the entire school down in my opinion. Hopefully, no other students have to suffer under her.
I agree with the other parents, most of the teachers are great and as stated in other parent reviews some teachers need to retire because of 'burn out!' I strongly agree that the principal is absent more than present. I am so glad this will be our daughters last year.
I don't like this school. The principal and counselor are very unprofessional women. All they do is walking around trying to be in your personal business!
The teachers at this school are awesome. My son loves the school and his teacher. He is in kindergarten and is already reading. Everyone at the school seems to really care about my child.
This is the first year my son has attended McBean and so far I am happy with the results. He loves his teachers and many of the other staff members. I have found the staff members to be very helpful. If I have any complaint it would be for the morning drop-off crew to be as nice and friendly as the afternoon drop-off crew, those ladies are so nice.
Teachers for the most part are good but some are approching burnout and lack of support from adminstration to parents to school board. Other professionals such as the principal and school counselor seem to have forgotten they are in the the kid buisness. There is not a whole lot of compassion for any children at McBean. Other staff like front office, nurse, janitors, and lunchroom are always friendly and helpful.
The Pre-K-2nd teachers are awesome! My child had a 2nd grade teacher that lovedto teach and made it very interesting for him. The school never seemed like a school, it seemed very stiffled and I always thought an elementary school was a place to grow. Growing creatively is not encouraged outside of the classroom.
Some of these reviews are right on the money. Most of the teachers are excellent and will go above and beyond for the children. They do not have the support of the administation though. The principal misses a lot of school and very rarely comes out of her office to interact with the children and the parents. School Counselor has a very loud voice and does not censor herself sometimes in front of children and parents. I have seen and heard of great teaching at McBean but it is not all in the 5th grade program. It is out of control with complaints that are never answered for year after year. Yet nothing is ever done. I am glad all my children are finished with it.
i agree with the other parents about the principal. Most of the teachers are good but there are a few that are in the wrong line of work. They think they can talk to the kids anyway they want too. And when you bring up a problem to the principal she acts like you are just trying to start a problem. I am not looking forward to this year with one of my younger kids. My oldest didn't like the school at all.
The principal is absent often. This is her third year at McBean. When she is not there, things seem to run smoothly. My child and her friends all seem happier. Most of the teachers seem well-educated and do their jobs as well as can be expected. The children are allowed to participate in programs for PTO that allow them to shine. They seem to enjoy P.E, and going to the media center. Most teachers seem concerned about their students.
The principal is not best suited for this school. I believe she looks down upon the students and the parents because of the area that we are located in. She is hardly ever in attendance and she doesn't support the staff at the school. We were told that the school has an open door policy but if you try to visit the school just to look in on the children, you are not allowed to do so.
I don't like this school. I agree with the other parent about the principal. She does not want the parents there and does not uphold the same rules for all of the children. On top of that they hire teachers that are prejudice and speak in that manner in front of the children. I have no choice at this time to have my son there, but hopefully it will only be for a short time. Mrs. Jada Gray-Hernandez
My oldest child went to this school, but we moved away before the others could. I liked this school in the beginning and they challenge each and every child. The teachers are awesome. I would pay close attention when it comes to parental involvement. I found lots of contradictions in that. I noticed that even though the handbook said the school has an 'open door' policy, the principal would prefer you not step foot in the school. I don't know, and never figuired out why and what she might be hiding, but if my child is allowed somewhere, then so am I, so I was very distraught that I was truly not welcomed there.
This school is very good, problems are addressed as they arise, and handled with care. Teachers are very concerned about students needs, but there are parents that do not want to assist their children with problem and expect the teachers to be able to fix them, as we know that is not possible it takes parents and teachers working together to help kids achieve. As far as work goes they do a great job with the children. We have a nice community too, in case you're moving this way.
I do not like this school because my son went to this school and to me he failed he made 18 Fs the whole year, when i ask that he be kept back, i was told that i had no said in the matter, so now he is having a hard time in middle school just trying to keep up with his class.
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