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President Barack Obama prodded Congress to raise wages and secure the social safety net as he issued an overarching appeal Wednesday to correct inequalities that he said make it harder for a child to escape poverty. "That should offend all of us," he declared. "We are a better country than this."
Focusing on the pocketbook issues that Americans consistently rank as a top concern, Obama argued that the dream of upward economic mobility is breaking down and that the growing income gap is a "defining challenge of our time."
"The basic bargain at the heart of our economy has frayed," the president said in remarks at a nonprofit community center a short drive from the White House in one of Washington's most impoverished neighborhoods.
Though he offered no new initiatives, Obama blended a call for Congress to act on pending short-term economic measures with a long vision aimed at correcting a growing level of income inequality in the United States. The speech came amid public doubts over Obama's stewardship of the economy, as his overall approval ratings sink and as he seeks to move past the health care troubles that have consumed his presidency in recent months.
He acknowledged his administration's "poor execution" in rolling out the flawed website that was supposed to be an easy portal for purchasing insurance, while blaming Republicans for a "reckless" shutdown of the government.
"Nobody has acquitted themselves very well these past few months," Obama said. "So it's not surprising that the American people's frustrations with Washington are at an all-time high." Worse for Americans, he added, are their growing difficulties in trying to make ends meet no matter how hard they work.
The speech coincided with growing national and international attention to economic disparities - from the writings of Pope Francis to the protests of fast-food workers in the U.S. The president cited the pope's question of how it isn't news when an elderly homeless person dies from exposure, but news when the stock market loses two points.
And he noted that in the United States, a child born into the bottom 20 percent of income levels has less than a 5 percent chance of making it to the top income levels and is 10 times likelier to stay where he is - worse than other industrial countries such as Canada, Germany and France.
Iceberg right ahead. Nothing to worry about with Captain Obama at the helm (sound asleep)......
It has been shown that raising the minimum wage actually decreases the number of available jobs.
That shows, once again, that Obama fabricates stories about increasing employment.
His actions thus far have been more of employment reduction than anything else.
Back around 1971, one of my psychology classes examined a study about satisfaction with one's income. Those in the lower ranks were universally not satisfied with their income but stated that if they had "x" amount more, they would be happy.
That "x" amount more merely placed them in the next "not satisfied" bracket.
You can not force employers to make people universally satisfied with their income without destroying business.
Fast food jobs used to be filled by high school students willing to work for spending money, now they are being filled by college grads who can't find jobs in their field.
Raising the minimum wage won't solve the problem of fewer middle income jobs.
This is just another sign that the arsehole in the White House is CLUELESS !!!! . And all of his liberturd friends who vote for this are just like him. They are only trying to control the people by putting even more people on welfare,
JoeFromHubbard says:
"It has been shown that raising the minimum wage actually decreases the number of available jobs."
Not so fast Joe. It has also been shown that raising the minumum wage has little effect on number of avaiable jobs.
2013 survey by the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business in which leading economists agreed by a nearly 4 to 1 margin that the benefits of raising and indexing the minimum wage outweigh the cost.
Also: http://www.cepr.net/documents/publica...
Also: http://www.irle.berkeley.edu/workingp...
Q: So what happens when you artificially inflate the price of anything above its market value?
A: It's demand goes down.
"We can't survive on $7.25" is the chant. You're not supposed to. These are entry level jobs. And yes, it will result in higher prices and higher unemployment. How could it not?
The Democratic-Socialists need a permanent underclass that will slavishly vote for them to maintain their power reign. They need people to stay in entry level jobs, and not improve themselves financially, in order to keep them on the Democratic-Socialist plantation.
I worked as a janitor cleaning toilets while attending YSU. The key is to work hard and make yourself a valuable asset to your current or desired employer, or work for yourself. The key is not to maintain minimal skills , be dispensable, and then complain that life is unfair.
Economists come in all flavors including those with a liberal bent.
Be aware of your source of information.
I agree with that, thoughtful people need to listen to all sides and evaluate the information.
More often than not there is some kernal of reality between extreme partisan positions.
Consequently, I won't reject either a conservative or a progressive source but try to understand both. It takes much more effort, but I believe that there are no simple answers to any of our economic problems. (or other social issues as well)


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Ron has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, an MA in Health Sciences, and a degree in Metaphysical Healing from the Berkeley Psychic Institute. He became a minister in 1982. He holds a Reiki Master Instructor's certificate, and has five years experience as a Kundalini Research Network Counselor and as an international speaker on Kundalini. Ron has toured the European continent continually since 1986, delivering countless workshops and later, presenting at his OLHT schools. He has trained OLHT Instructors, both in Germany and the US, and has given over 25,000 healings. Ron has worked with the CA Pacific Medical Center and the National Institutes of Health since 1995, and to date, has participated in five Distance Healing (DH) studies. The studies have been called "landmark," and have been published in the Western Journal of Medicine and in Time Magazine. Ron has appeared on many national and European television programs, and has been featured in major magazines and newspapers throughout the US and Europe.
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Oh. Are you in the arctic ?
I always wanted an eskimo friend.
ohhhhhhhhhh wow. didnt know cold there
very warm here.
come here and you will feel warm all the time.
warm, sunny, mid 60's today.
0. Deg. and snowing-not lying but trying.It is winter after all.
Right now, not bad, going to be in the single digits by tomorrow though
N.Florida: present temperature 50 degrees @ 7:25 a.m. EST. High today 76 degrees

low tonight 47
-2F ... windchill at -19F ... can't imagine what it's like up on the ridge. Good day to live in the valley - like most days. =)
In Sydney,it's a fine evening,and 23 deg.C (73F) at 11.15pm;thunderstorms are tipped for tomorrow.
-5C. Very nice weather, blue sky, few clouds, sunny and snow glittering in the sun. Just insanely beautiful.
17C or 63F
You just described it.
0°C

Fog

Feels Like : -3

Wind : NW 11km/h

Wind gusts : -

Sunrise : 7:58

Sunset : 16:55

Humidity : 94%

Pressure : 102.6 kPa

Visibility : 0.5 km

Ceiling : 100 ft
At the moment about 26 deg C. Perfect.
31°F looks to be a sunny day.
wow! where are you exactly?
Just outside Winnipeg Manitoba. Worlds coldest city with a population over 100,000.
+30C, steamy and mosquitos.
cold with rain .. :-(((
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Disappointed that for the price there was no refrigerator or microwave. The charge for overnight self parking was way too high. Yes, technically the hotel is on the River Walk ~ across the street on the other side of the self parking garage. But, any action on the River Walk is quite a number of blocks away.
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This is a beautiful old hotel that is currently in need of a little TLC and currently it is receiving it! They are in the midst of a major renovation with new rooms expected to become available around Christmas time (I think that is what they said) If you can be patient and overlook the construction (we didn't have any bother with noise they only work through the day) This is an opportunity to stay at a 5 star hotel that is filled with beautiful chandeliers, marble floors, expansive stair case, posh furniture...... Very Grand, the staff are all very dedicated and very attentive, from the doorman, front desk, maid service and even a manager that I met in the elevator. If you are looking for good value for your $ this is an excellent time to stay with them. The prices have been reduced to compensate for the construction.
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The V6 4.9 Ford engine was manufactured during the production year in 1964. This block was part of the Thriftpower Six builds that were used in early F-Series vehicles. The inline 6-cylinder is still quite a popular model that can be purchased in used condition in the United States. A person seeking prices for the Ford 4.9 V6 engine can use this website to review costs.
The first 300 cubic inch motors produced by Ford were used in the large trucks. These were carburetor motors because no fuel injection system was created until the 1980s. The first series 4.9-liter motors were able to top out at around 170 horsepower. With the entry of fuel injection, a slight decrease was noticed in the 300 or 4.9 blocks.
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The F-Series trucks were not the only place to find the 300 V6 blocks. Trucks that were built for heavy-duty usage also relied on the larger motor blocks. Dump trucks, garbage trucks and and delivery trucks have been known to rely on the naturally aspirated 4.9-liter units. Someone buying a Ford 300 in used condition could swap out a motor in almost any large series vehicle.
Ford Motor Company stopped marketing the 300 in the year 1983 when the 4.9 was officially adopted. Compatibility with automatic and manual transmissions is one of the selling points. What is the engine that finally replaced the 4.9 inline 6? The answer is the Essex motors that were built in the 1997 year. These officially killed off the future production for the Ford 300.
There are 265 lbs of torque that is found inside of the basic 4.9 block. One reason that so many people appreciate these builds is the reliability. The average 300 cubic block can easily handle more than 300,000 miles. There are many aftermarket parts companies that still manufactured components that can be used to enhance what the Ford 4.9-liter engines offer.
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Buick 3.8 V6 Engine
The 3.8 has been a standard V6 build in Buick vehicles since the early 1960s. From the success of the Fireball series, a lot of confidence was born in the larger V6 blocks built at General Motors. In modern auto manufacturing, one of the most successful builds was introduced during the 1984 year. Buying a Buick 3.8 V6 engine here will always save someone money.
A front-wheel design was finally offered by General Motors in the mid 1980s. The rear-wheel cars with big V8 engines were no longer being manufactured. GM moved to the more economical sedan and coupe platform. While there was a small drop in power, the 3.8 made up for this drop with a reliable build. A period of 4 years was used to mass produce the 3.8 V6 Buick motors.
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The 3800 was built during the 1998 manufacturing year at General Motors. It was marketed as the performance upgrade to the regular 3.8. While the V6 size was kept, the newer MPFI system was installed to regulate the fuel delivery. The 3800 has been used in the Riviera, LeSabre, Electra, Toronado and Bonneville in the GM family apart from Buick.
There are designations of Series I and Series II 3800 V6 motors. The difference between these two are minimal although they are not swappable. Only vehicles that were produced between 1996 and 2003 are setup to accept the larger Series II V6 blocks. GM did design a Series III motor that was used for a short time in its new LaCrosse and revised Grand Prix vehicles. The displacement was unchanged at 3.8-liters.
After the production was ceased in 2008, no more 3.8 or 3800 series V6 motors were produced at General Motors. This has led to a mass shortage in the second hand industry. For someone who is lucky enough to already own a block, these can be worked on and restored to like new condition. The EnginesforSale.org company still sells and supports the 3.8 or 3800 series.
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EnginesforSale.org is one of the last V6 supplies of replacement Buick motors that ships blocks out without freight costs and still provides and good warranty plan. Getting a quote for a used engine is really simple here. Just provide the year and the Buick car model that needs a new engine.
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The Ecotec family of motors is part of a group of transverse blocks. With a high compression ratio of 11:2:1, the DOHC build features an improved direct injection system for fuel delivery. The new block design is linked to the Family II motors that were first experimented with in the year 1980. The Ecotec builds have been part of the future at GM since the year 2006.
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The Cobalt is just one of the vehicles that have promoted the power level found in the 2.4 block. The base level horsepower has an SAE rating of 164 to 178 is most installations. Both the SS and Sport Cobalt vehicles used the Ecotec as the main block during its production years. Both GM USA and GM Europe manufacturing places emphasis on the Ecotec family.
While the block is a Generation II design, the VVT has improved the air intake in the I4 2.4 builds. Someone shopping on the web who is trying to find a good replacement will be happy to know that good condition units are available. EnginesforSale.org does supply validated and inspected Ecotec used motors for consumers nationally.
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Why buy a motor with an extended warranty? Some people are under the impression that GM builds great motors that will last their lifetime. While it is true quality is high, there are zero OEM parts in existence that will last for more than a 20-year stretch. What an extended warranty program does supply a person with is the satisfaction that components can still be replaced.
While not every 2.4 Ecotec build will be offered with coverage, it is always essential to ask someone about high mileage. Any block that is listed for open sale here is already promoted with a lower than standard mileage count. This reduces the risk of problem in the future once a professional or DIY installation has been completed.
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There are 4 different versions of the 3.9L motors. General Motors created the High Value series in 2004 to provide more power levels to its V6 class. The LZ9 or LZ9 3900 was the first to be used in the G6 series. Both coupe and sport series cars featured the updated V6 technology. At the same time, Chevrolet cars like the Malibu SS and Chevrolet Uplander were using the 3.9-liter displacement.
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The LZ8 design had an improved fuel system when using in the Impala series. While the Pontiac did not feature the LZ8 3900, it is worth noting that this motor exists. The mounts for these motor platform as the dame in the coupe and sedan Pontiac motor vehicles. A swap could be conducted for this build.
An LGD 3.9 series was one of the final produced blocks that were used before the termination of Pontiac as a GM nameplate. The Pontiac Montana used this edition for a couple of years. Dual installations in Saturn and Buick vehicles helped publicize the new LGD RPO code. It was not long after this block hit the market that GM discontinued the G6 and other Pontiac cars.
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Dak Khana (Urdu: ڈ اک خانہ ) is one of the neighbourhoods of Liaquatabad Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[1]
Dak Khana means Post Office in Urdu. This neighbourhood is near the main post office in Liaquatabad Town. There are several ethnic groups in Dak Khana including Muhajirs, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim.
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I really like yoga and meditation as well:) That is why I kind of imagine I will like it more. The Bradley aspects I used were only the meditative parts, but again, I was really glad to have all the knowledge the classes gave me, which was just great.
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Hypnobabies will say it is mutually exclusive and that you need to be dedicated that their program. Whether you really do or not is up to you.
i did bradley (& the food system at the end - whoah!) i also used the home study hb. loved both. both have benefits - my husband had less eye rolling with bradley but was not a partner for the hb. but it really helped me. i did not need the recordings during labor but i know the system was in place and i used it.
hb is good for mommas mental/prep internally (so is the art-pregnancy book, forget the name).
bradley is good for the partner prep and also to educate you on how to deal with the staff & the BS/fear that is often used to get the mom to do what is easier for the med staff (like painfully laboring on your back! ouch!) instead of what she wants or what may work best for them. I did not tell people i used hb because they thought i was crazy but if you can internally commit to the process of hb, it can be very helpful.
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The Journal News published a story titled "Where are the gun permits in your area?" which includes maps of the two counties with dots representing each person who has a permit to own a handgun. The paper said that the data was provided through Freedom of Information requests and that the information is in the public record.
Putnam County is still putting together its records for the paper and the Journal News said that it will post a map for that county when they receive the data.
The Westchester County map shows all current owners, while the Rockland County map even shows those who have not updated their permit in the past five years.
According to Fox News, the story was widely condemned, with people taking to social media to criticize the News Journal.
"Do you fools realize that you also made a map for criminals to use to find homes to rob that have no guns in them to protect themselves?" one person wrote on Facebook. Another told the paper that it "just destroyed the privacy of these law abiding citizens and by releasing this list, you have equated them to that of sex offenders and murders."
Sits such as Breitbart.com have also criticized the decision.
In another story, the News Journal did explain its rationale for posting the information, writing that, after the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy, citizens of the region want "lawmakers to expand the amount of information the public can find out about gun owners."
The paper also sent a statement to ABC News that reads, "We obtained the names and addresses of Westchester and Rockland residents who are licensed to own handguns through routine Freedom of Information law requests. We also requested information on the number and types of guns owned by permit holders, but officials in the county clerks offices in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties maintained that those specifics were not public record."
In another note, the paper stressed that the writer of the story owns a handgun himself.
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Inspired by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Midsummer Fairies series celebrates the beauty of nature as only the wee folk can. The Snowdrop Fairy brings cooling beads of water to keep her queen from wilting in the summer heat . She wears a gown of petals and dew and her skin is fair as winter snow. The original artwork was drawn with sepia ink, then painted with watercolors in the tradition of classic fairytale illustration. It is reproduced on 8.5 x11 Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper, on an Epson R3000 printer, which means exquisite detail and an archival print that will last and last. Your print will arrive in a stay-flat photo mailer, in a plastic sleeve with a backing board. All Casey Robin art prints are lovingly made and signed by me, Casey Robin! This print is also available in a medium size: https://www.etsy.com/listing/105072820/midsummer-fairies-snowdrop-medium-13x19
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Love her or hate her, you have to admit that Sen. Hillary Clinton is one good politician. What she lacks in experience she makes up for with skill. New York's junior senator best demonstrated this recently when she played the "woman card." Her reasoning and timing, along with her decision to implement this strategy, were very impressive.
Clinton showed off her political savvy in the midst of a mistake. During an Oct. 30 Democratic debate, Clinton both supported and didn't support granting illegal immigrants driver's licenses, showing her first real signs of imperfection.
In truth, I think she did it on purpose, or at least partially. She did, in fact, intend to try to please both a primary constituency (left) and a general-election audience (more conservative). This was a smart move, even if the execution was flawed. Fellow Democrats recognized her flaw and tried to take advantage.
But Clinton tactfully broke out the whine. The brilliant part of this tactic was that she didn't pour the whine herself; she let Mark Penn do it for her. The day after the debate, her senior adviser argued on a conference call with supporters that the imagery of the Democratic field full of men who beat up on the only woman on the stage wouldn't go over well with voters. In response, the media frenzy transitioned from "Hillary Supports Driver's Licenses for Illegal Immigrants" to "Stop Being Mean to the Girl."
And once the meme was out there, the brilliant politician reappeared on the scene. Clinton announced during a campaign stop in Concord, N.H.: "I don't think they're piling on because I'm a woman. I think they're piling on because I'm winning."
Now, if she had actually cried, "I'm a girl, leave me alone," it would have hurt her hardnosed image. Instead, it was someone on her campaign who cried, speaking with a little gravitas -- someone who you knew spoke for her, but still has enough independence and experience to freelance in her name without her express approval, leaving Clinton a little plausible deniability.
Inasmuch as she is a smart pol, Clinton is actually as refreshing as a liberal Democratic woman can be to a conservative like me. Despite her tendency to support programs that encourage women (among others) to be dependent on the federal trough, she is not the whiner many of the sisters are. Clinton, at least, ran for Senate, won, and is known as a worker. No obvious sense of entitlement there. She occasionally sounds like she could almost be a social conservative on issues like abortion (even if she's not one), and when she lets out a good feminist cry, she won't let it be the YouTube moment of 2008: She sends out Penn to do it.
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Hilary Duff Reflects Before New Year's Eve: "Having a Child is So Special!"
2012 was a good year for Hilary Duff.
The mother of one was feeling sentimental on Saturday, Dec. 29 and reflected on her year. "Having a child is so special!" Duff, 25, tweeted. "I know it's not NYE yet, but I'm just thinking about my year and feeling so blessed for my precious boy and Mike!"
PHOTOS: Hilary Duff's life as a mom
Duff and husband Mike Comrie, who tied the knot in August 2010, welcomed their first child together, son Luca Cruz, on March 20. Since then, the Lizzie McGuire star has been enjoying motherhood and documenting special moments with her son on Twitter.
PHOTOS: Hilary Duff through the years
On Dec. 7, Duff tweeted an adorable photo of herself carrying her son. "Monkey and me at the park," she captioned the shot using Luca's adorable nickname.
PHOTOS: 2012's babies of the year
Could another baby be in the couples' plan for 2013?
"Mike and I are literally so obsessed with Luca. He's perfect! We should just be one and done," Duff told Access Hollywood Live Dec. 14. "But I think once your kid starts getting older you miss that baby phase and you go in for round two."
This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Hilary Duff Reflects Before New Year's Eve: "Having a Child is So Special!"
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UFC on FOX was a bit of a rollercoaster of an event. There were some decent bouts, but nonetheless, there were a couple of snoozers, too. Sadly and not amongst the decent fights, was MacDonald / Ellenberger.
*Note: White stated that there was a debate over who won KOTN, Lawler or Guillard, Dana went with Guillard.
**Note: 4 were transported to hospital, Herman, Riley, Danzig and Andrade; all are fine.
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Bonuses: 50K
Attendance: 7,816
Gate: $735,000 (US)
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"Past clinical trials of marketed drugs in NASH have been disappointing and an effective therapy is urgently needed," added Mark Pruzanski, MD, Intercept's founder and CEO. "We believe that OCA's mechanism of action as an FXR agonist makes it a very promising candidate and we are excited that the FLINT study has started enrolling patients."
See http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01265498?term=NCT01265498&rank=1 for additional information about FLINT.
About Obeticholic Acid (OCA or INT-747)
OCA is a potent, first-in-class farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist derived from the primary human bile acid chenodeoxycholic acid, the natural endogenous FXR agonist. Intercept has announced positive Phase II results from randomized clinical trials in type 2 diabetics with NAFLD and in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), the most common autoimmune liver disease. These clinical data and OCA's mechanism of action support its potential as a novel, hepatoprotective agent in a broad range of chronic liver diseases. Intercept is currently preparing for the initiation of a Phase III PBC program in the U.S. and Europe, while pursuing additional studies in other indications such as NASH and portal hypertension.
About Intercept Pharmaceuticals
Intercept is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing small molecule drugs for the treatment of chronic liver and metabolic diseases. The company's most advanced programs are focused on the development of modified bile acids that are selective for FXR, a nuclear receptor, and TGR5, a G protein-coupled receptor. Bil
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Passenger ships provide conditions suitable for the survival and growth of pest populations. Arthropods and rodents can gain access directly from the ships' open spaces, can be carried in shiploads, or can be found on humans or animals as ectoparasites. Vectors on board ships may contaminate stored foods, transmit illness on board, or, introduce diseases in new areas. Pest species, ship areas facilitating infestations, and different risk factors related to infestations were identified in 21 ferries.
486 traps for insects and rodents were placed in 21 ferries. Archives of Public Health Authorities were reviewed to identify complaints regarding the presence of pest species on board ferries from 1994 to 2004. A detail questionnaire was used to collect data on ship characteristics and pest control practices.
Eighteen ferries were infested with flies (85.7%), 11 with cockroaches (52.3%), three with bedbugs, and one with fleas. Other species had been found on board were ants, spiders, butterflies, beetles, and a lizard. A total of 431 Blattella germanica species were captured in 28 (9.96%) traps, and 84.2% of them were nymphs. One ship was highly infested. Cockroach infestation was negatively associated with ferries in which Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point system was applied to ensure food safety on board (Relative Risk, RR = 0.23, p = 0.03), and positively associated with ferries in which cockroaches were observed by crew (RR = 4.09, p = 0.007), no cockroach monitoring log was kept (RR = 5.00, p = 0.02), and pesticide sprays for domestic use were applied by crew (RR = 4.00, p = 0.05). Cockroach infested ships had higher age (p = 0.03). Neither rats nor mice were found on any ship, but three ferries had been infested with a rodent in the past.
Integrated pest control programs should include continuing monitoring for a variety of pest species in different ship locations; pest control measures should be more persistent in older ships. HACCP system aids in the prevention of cockroach infestations on board.
Ships carry not only passengers and their luggage, vehicles and their loads, but may carry unwanted organisms such as flies, cockroaches, mosquitoes, fleas, and even other pests. These injurious organisms may enter a ship either directly from the ship's open spaces including ramps, portholes, or hawsers, they may be carried in food supplies, cargos, luggage, and vehicles, or may be carried on humans or animals as ectoparasites.
Vectors on board ships can cause harm in different ways. They may cause illness on board ships, and this may happen through the consumption of food containing human enteropathogens, mechanically transmitted by flies or cockroaches. Stored food products aboard ships may be damaged or contaminated by live or dead insects, faeces, odours, webbing or cast skins. Furthermore, vectors such as mosquitoes may be introduced, and established in areas in which they have not previously been found [1,2] and where vector borne diseases can spread. There are at least five reported cases of port malaria among people who had no recent travels or blood transfusions, but worked or lived close to harbours in Italy, France, Belgium and Israel [3-6]
Ferries serve as a means of transport on regular itineraries from one place to another and are becoming an increasingly popular form of travel in Greece. Among the EU ports, Piraeus registered an increase (+3.4%) of the number of passengers traveled in 2005 comparing with the previous year.{Amerini, 2007 312/id}. About 30 million passengers and 7 million vehicles are carried by ferries in Greece annually.
Ferries provide conditions suitable for the survival and growth of insect populations. Even though they are not the natural habitat conditions for many arthropod species, there are a variety of harborage areas and when sanitation measures are not adequately taken food sources are available for many synanthropic insects such as flies, cockroaches and ants. Inaccessible spaces including behind and below equipment, in voids and ducting, and even between bulkheads and deckheads, are difficult in treatment once infested. In addition, standing water at different areas of the ship open spaces like lifeboat covers, bilges, scuppers, awnings, gutters, and air treatment plants can hold insect larvae.
Closed living accommodation favour the spread of ectoparasites from one person to another. Historically, typhus fever was one of the diseases responsible for the high death rate among the crowded prison ships in the New York harbour during the American Revolution. Overcrowding, bad hygiene and lack of ventilation made a ship an ideal environment for typhus, which was passed on by lice [8]. In recent years, scabies outbreaks, a disease caused by mites, have been reported on board cruise ships (personal communication, EU SHIPSAN project Partnership, September 2007).
Various itineraries in ports of different countries, where no vector control measures are applied may increase the possibility of ship infestations. To our knowledge no studies exist on the examination of port itineraries in relation to ship infestation. Port areas are of high risk for infestations as, a large number of different types of ships arrive, load or unload cargoes originating from all over the world. In addition, great quantities of food are transferred and stored in storage areas of ports, while containers stacked in docks provide harbourage places for pests.
Although there are many published studies describing pest infestations of land-based establishments such as hospitals and restaurants [9-12], few data exist for the presence of arthropods and rodents on board passenger ships in resent years. The aim of this study was: a) to survey ferries for the presence of rodents and arthropods of public health importance, b) to identify ship locations which facilitate pest infestations, and c) to evaluate the implemented pest control programs.
Data collection
A detailed standardized questionnaire was developed to record information about ship characteristics and pest control practices, which were used to evaluate risk factors possibly associated with pest infestations. In particular, the questionnaire included information on: 1) ship characteristics: ship name, ship type, owner, itinerary, net tonnage, gross tonnage, ship age, number of beds in cabins, and passengers and crewmember capacity, 2) details of the certificates: date and results of the deratting/exemption deratting certificate (International Health Regulations, 1969), date of the last disinsection, method and pesticides used, recent environmental health inspection results in the inspection report, certificate for the application of HACCP, and 3) other information collected by the designated crew members such as: whether pests have been seen or captured on board in the past; pesticides applied by crew members, their frequency, method and formulation; and requests for insect repellents and after-bite insect treatment medicines by passengers.
A standardized form was used to record the number, the species and the life cycle stage (egg, nymph, adult) of pests captured in the traps which were placed on board, the ship location that each trap was placed, and the unique code of each trap.
In addition, the archives of the Piraeus Port Health Authority and the Department of Hygiene of the Ministry of Mercantile Marine were reviewed to identify complaints related to the presence of pests aboard ships from 1994 to 2004. Only complaints which were investigated and confirmed by the Public Health Officers were included in our study results.
The survey was conducted in 21 ferries. In order to survey ship locations for the presence of insects and rodents, two different types of traps were used: 1) the Lo-Line sticky glue trap (210 × 100 × 22 mm), which was used with 13 mm diameter tablets lures containing both food attractant and a yeast-based mimic of the aggregation pheromone used by cockroaches to enhance attraction, and 2) the TRAPPER 24/7 MULTI CATCH MOUSE TRAP, which was used together with a TRAPPER LTD glue board to monitor for insects and mice.
A standard number of traps ranging from 10 to 20 were placed in specific locations of each ship (galleys, bars, food storage rooms, passenger storage rooms, engine room, garage etc). The number of the traps placed in each ship was proportional to the size of the ship and the number of public health importance areas on board (e.g. number of galleys, food storage rooms etc.). Traps were coded and remained aboard ships for 7 to 10 nights. Traps with captured cockroaches were immediately transferred to the laboratory. Cockroaches were kept at refrigerator temperature.
The identification of the species was conducted in the Department of Parasitology, Entomology & Tropical Diseases of the National School of Public Health in Athens.
All ships continued to operate on their regular voyage schedules during the study period.
Microbiological examination for Salmonella spp
Trapped cockroaches were investigated for Salmonella spp. They were killed by freezing at 0°C for 24 h. Cockroaches from each coded trap were placed in sterile tube with sterile normal saline and then thoroughly shaken for 2 min. A fixed volume of this washing was inoculated on Buffered Peptone Water (OXOID, Basingstoke, UK) and incubated at 37 ± 1°C for 18 h, and then subcultured in Rappaport-Vassiliadis (OXOID, Basingstoke, UK) (1:100) at 42°C for 24 h. Simultaneously, 10 μl of the solution were subcultured in Xylose lysine deoxycholate (XLD) agar and Brilliant Green agar at 37 ± 1°C for 18 h. Colonies were cultured on Kligler agar.
The microbiological examination was conducted in the Department of Microbiology of the National School of Public Health in Athens.
Statistical analysis
Data were analyzed with Epi-Info 2000 (CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA) and SPSS for Windows Release 11.0.1 software (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL, USA) by the Mann-Whitney test for quantitative data, and by chi square test or Fisher exact test for qualitative data. The median and the interquartile range (IQR) were used to delineate the dispersion of quantitative data. Relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated to assess categorical risk variables associated with insect infestations.
Pest species
Species trapped on board during the survey, or had been found by crew members according to the data obtained through the interviews, or according to the passengers complaints recorded in the authorities' archives were: flies, cockroaches, ants, spiders, butterflies, beetles, bedbugs, fleas, a lizard, and rodents (Table 1). The most common pests sighted by the crew members on board were flies were. Out of the total 21 ships, 18 (85.7%) were infested by flies. In 11 ferries (52.3%) cockroaches were captured in traps which were placed on board. Complaints by passengers for the presence of bedbugs were reported on three ships (14.3%) and public health officers captured insects in the lounge of one ship. Complaints by passengers were reported for the presence of fleas for one ship (4.8%).
Table 1. Pest species trapped or had been found by crew members on board 21 ferries
About 52.3% (11/21) of the ferries had cockroach infestations. One ship was highly infested with 380 cockroaches; another 4 ships were infested with 6 to 13 cockroaches, while 6 ships had low infestation (less than 5 cockroaches).
A total of 431 cockroaches were collected from 11 ferries. A total of 298 traps were placed, and 17 traps were not found during the collection process. Cockroaches were captured in 28 (9.96%) traps out of the total 281 traps were collected. All cockroaches were Blattella germanica species, and 363 of the 431 (84.2%) were nymphs.
Infested locations included galleys, bars, pantries, food storage rooms, garbage, and dining rooms. The galleys were the most infested area of ships (in particular underneath refrigerators, Table 2).
Table 2. Ship locations with cockroach infestations
Salmonella was not isolated from any cockroaches examined.
A total of 205 rat traps were placed, but neither rats nor mice were found on any ship. According to the data collected through the crew member interviews, in one particular ship a rat was found in the garage, while for another ship complaints over the presence of a rat were reported to the Public Health Authority by passengers. During the survey, a rat trap with bait not set by us was found in the galley of an old ferry mainly used to transfer merchants and tracks, allowing us to believe that rodents must have been sited. Although crew members denied the presence of rodent, this ship was considered as infested (Table 1).
Pest control methods
Two out of the 21 ships that participated in the survey were engaged on international voyages and proved to hold valid exemption deratting certificate as required under the International Health Regulations, 1969. Disinsection on all ships were conducted by qualified external companies on a regular basis.
Table 3 presents the results of the analysis conducted to identify association of the applied pest control practices on board with that of cockroach infestations. Using univariate analysis, cockroach infestations negatively associated with ferries that applied HACCP (p = 0.03), and positively with ships in which cockroaches were observed by the crew (p = 0.007), no cockroach monitoring log was kept (RR = 5.00, p = 0.02), and pesticide sprays for domestic use applied by crew (p = 0.05), (Table 3). Ship cockroach infestations were positively associated with the application of A and B pesticides of which the active ingredients were Cyfluthrin/spray (p = 0.01) and Fripronil/gel (p = 0.02) respectively.
Table 3. Association of applied pest control methods and practices, with cockroach infestations by univariate analysis
Table 4 presents the median and IQR of different ship characteristics in association with cockroach infested and non infested ships. Infested ships had a statistically significant higher age than those with no infestation (p = 0.03) (Table 4).
Table 4. Media and interquartile range (IQR) of ship characteristics in association with cockroach infestations
Our study confirms the presence of different pests of public health importance on board ferries. The house fly was the most commonly found insect on board (85.7% of the ships), even though ferry galleys are mechanically ventilated and the open spaces where flies can enter a ship are limited. The second most frequently noted pest was the cockroach. Both synanthropic insects can significantly contribute to the spread of food-born protozoan diseases [13]. Cockroaches have been recognized as a major cause of asthma morbidity and several cockroach-produced allergens have been identified and characterized [14]. A study carried out in Hamburg, Germany, indicated that cockroach sensitized seamen often showed the symptoms of obstructive lung function impairment, which is evidence for an occupational respiratory risk due to the shipboard exposure to cockroaches {Oldenburg, 2006 616/id}. Inspection reports posted on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vessel Sanitation Program website often include violations concerning the presence of cockroaches, drain flies, house flies and fruit flies aboard cruse ships [16].
Our study suggests that about 50% of the 21 ferries surveyed were infested with Blattella germanica and the majority of them had not great infestation. One ship was found to be highly infested; another 4 ships were moderately infested, while 6 ships had low infestation. The majority of the cockroaches collected were nymphs. This probably indicates that the adult population was eradicated through the application of pesticides, but nymphs were able to survive in their harbourage areas, where pesticides are difficult to apply.
The absence of Salmonella spp. from the cockroaches tested does not exclude the presence of other enteropathogens. Other studies carried out in different land based establishments have shown that various pathogenic organisms have been isolated from cockroaches' cuticle or gut [17,18].
In order to collect information on pest species which can be found on board ships generally, we used complaints data from the archives of Public Health Authorities. This was used to have an indication of the pest species and not to make any conclusions about the nuisance caused by them or the frequency of their presence and the size of their population on board. Very few people will complain about mosquitoes or other biting insects, but they may be on board and a public health threat to passengers and new areas.
No rodents were captured aboard the 21 ferries during the survey. It is possible that one old ferry was rodent-infested during the study, due to the presence of a trap which was placed in the galley by the crew members. According to the information collected through the interviews and the review of the Port Health Authorities archives, it seems that rodents can be found only occasionally on board, since over the past 10 years, only one complaint was reported by passengers and one sighting by a crew member.
There are few studies that report the extent of rodent infestations still occurring on ships. These studies that have been published, report upon merchant ships. Findings of surveys carried out by the Government of China Import and Export Inspection and Quarantine Department Bureau indicated that from 1990 to 1998, 24.7% of the 1093 incoming ships examined were infested with rodents [19]. Another study carried out in the Shimizu port, Japan reported that 47 rats captured aboard vessels. Genetic studies of the ship rats showed that they were different from the rat populations in the harbor [19].
Three ferries were infested with bedbugs. It is possible that bedbugs were transported in luggage or in bedding that were carried onto ships by passengers. The ferry environment provides areas suitable for bedbug harbourage: in cracks and crevices in furniture and walls, in upholstered furniture, and in mattress seams. The presence of bedbugs has increased dramatically in hotels and motels and on cruise ships, as well as in college dorms and nursing homes, over the last five to 10 years [20]. Furthermore, the incidence of skin disease secondary to infestation with the human bedbug, Cimex lectularius, has increased dramatically in the United States and in the United Kingdom [21]. Extermination of bedbugs using cleaning techniques and pesticides is necessary to prevent recurrence [22].
We report an isolated incidence of flea infestation in one ferry. Flea control is justified by the direct and indirect pathogenic roles of fleas (transmission of plague, tularaemia, myxomatosis, Dipylidium caninum) [23]. Since fleas are ectoparasites of dogs and cats, it is important to point out that those pets should be transported in specific ship locations especially designed for that purpose, while health certificates should be held.
Unfortunately, we were not able to study possible invasions of species found aboard ships to the destinations. This required knowing the species that are native or not in many different regions in Greece, but there are not enough data available for all these regions. It is possible that most of the species found such as German cockroaches, house flies, fleas and bedbugs are just being transported between regions where they are native already.
Ship itineraries did not show any association with ship infestations. This would be unlikely to happen because many ferries had the same destinations and similar itineraries, while the frequency of travel did not differ among them.
Our findings suggest that pest control programs should focus on different ship locations depending on the pest species. Cockroach and fly control measures should focus on galleys, especially refrigerators and other electrical appliances, and places where food is stored or handled including dining rooms, bars, pantries, garbage rooms and food storage rooms. Both cabins and lounges can be infested with bedbugs. The presence of other pests such as ants, beetles, butterflies, and spiders in the garage of the ferries indicates that different pests can have access to ships when in ports, through open ramps. Control measures should be taken on a regular basis, in order to prevent rats entering the ships. Examples of such measures include placement of rat guards in hawsers, closure of ramps when they are not in use, lighting of the ships' open spaces during the night, and installation of self-closing doors.
Our study indicates that older ships had increased cockroach infestations, and therefore pest control programs should be more persistent and should be applied on older ships more frequently. The application of an integrated pest control program is more effective when including record monitoring. Ferries implemented hazard analysis within their operations to ensure food safety presented less cockroach infestations. The legislation of HACCP and its application in ship galleys may contribute to the reduction of cockroach infestations. The occasional application of pesticide sprays for domestic use by crew members is not effective for cockroach control.
Even thought two pesticides were positively associated with cockroach infestations, we cannot draw any conclusions on their effectiveness. We were not able to evaluate the method of application of these pesticides (locations and frequency of application etc), or to examine other factors such as pesticide resistance.
The revised International Health Regulations (2005) is the global community's new legal framework against acute public health risks that can spread internationally. The importance of vector borne diseases transmission through ships on international voyages has been recognized under these Regulations, and provisions for vector borne diseases control have been included regarding competent port authorities, ship operators, and designated national authorities. Countries should establish programmes to control vectors at ports where ships on an international voyage arrive of depart [24]. The 2004 draft of the Guide to ship sanitation of the World Health Organization includes aspects regarding design, construction and operational control measures for insects and rodents, as well as rat proof construction. It is intended to be used as a base for the development of national approaches to controlling the hazards on ships, as well as providing a framework for policy making and local decision making. Adherence to the requirements of the revised International Health Regulations (2005) and to guidelines of the WHO Guide to Ship Sanitation is expected to contribute in eliminating the presence of vectors at ports and on board ships.
Different pests of public health importance can be found on board ferries. Integrated pest control programs should involve control measures for a variety of pest species including flies, cockroaches, fleas, bedbugs, ants, and rodents. Early identification of their presence is important to avoid large infestations. Measures for cockroach control should be more persistent in older ships, while different ship locations should be monitored and treated depending on the pest species. HACCP system aids in the prevention of cockroach infestations on board.
Competing interests
The author(s) declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors' contributions
VM participated in the design of the study, carried out the data collection and sampling and drafted the manuscript. RA carried out the data collection and sampling and participated in the design of the study. KT and CH carried out the data collection and sampling. ASV carried out the identification of pest species and contributed to the laboratory examinations. Ch.Had. conceived of the study, and participated in its design and coordination and helped to draft the manuscript. JK participated in the design and coordination of the study. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
This work was funded by the Hellenic Ministry of Health. We extend thanks to Prof. A. Vatopoulo, Dr. A. Kavagia, Dr. D. Perimeni, Mr. C. Maglara, Mr. A. Kasdnesti, Ms D. Markea and Mr. C. Soldato for contributing to the study and to Ms M. Karanika for editorial support. We also wish to thank all the masters and crews of ferries for their co-operation in the surveys.
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Talk to Her
- Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
- Release Date: Nov 22, 2002
- Starring: Darío Grandinetti, Javier Cámara, Rosario Flores
- Summary: A story about the friendship between two men, about loneliness and the long convalescence of wounds provoked by passion. (Sony Pictures Classics)
- Director: Pedro Almodóvar
- Genre(s): Drama
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Mixed: 3 out of 34
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Beautiful (sometimes sublimely so), daring (sometimes outrageously so), seriously crazed and terrifically funny.
No one can blend melodrama and heightened emotion with laugh-out-loud wackiness the way Almodóvar does.
Like everything else in this superb work of art, ''Shrinking Lover'' is exquisitely Almodóvarian. It's funny, tender, a little shocking, and it pays homage to what we know about movies: that they can move us beyond words.
Almodovar also manages to conclude the film on a hopeful note, and one that will have many audience members wishing that he will someday return to tell more about these characters.
Almodóvar has made a powerfully moving film about men who think they want to lose themselves in their women, then are startled to realize that they're the ones who have been comatose.
Initial strangeness inexorably gives way to rote sentimentality and mystical tenderness becomes narrative expedience.
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Aug 27, 2010It is a film of magic - whether it is diabolism or wonder, I can't say, but it is there, and it will captivate you. Almodovar has created anIt is a film of magic - whether it is diabolism or wonder, I can't say, but it is there, and it will captivate you. Almodovar has created an unmined dramatic space for us to dwell in, and knocks any preconceived notions of morality and certainty out of his twisted world, and carries us along into it.… Collapse
AmurabiM.Jun 9, 2006This is a story about the friendship between two men, about solitude, about the long process of healing wounds provoked by passion, about This is a story about the friendship between two men, about solitude, about the long process of healing wounds provoked by passion, about communication and the lack of it in relationships. About cinema as an ideal vehicle in the realationships between people. Watching as the cinema as storytelleing can stop the time and sets in the life of who´s telling the story and who listens it. "Talk to Her" is a movie about the joy of tell a story and about the words as a weapon of escape of loneliness, death and madness, that madness so close to tenderness and common sense that can´t be so different from reality. In "Talk to Her" there are moments of cinematic perfection, of sublime blend of music and image (as the great cateano veloso singing and the whole almodovarian crew listening --cecilia roth, marisa paredes, paz vega et al--) and moments of unbearable beauty. This is the second great masterpiece of a genius and the best example of narrative as cinema and viceversa.… Expand
StephenS.Apr 19, 2003[**Potential Spoilers**] With this mature Almodovar work, gone is the glitz of ten years ago, but not the subversion. If you want a movie[**Potential Spoilers**] With this mature Almodovar work, gone is the glitz of ten years ago, but not the subversion. If you want a movie that neatly mirrors your own set of prejudices, forget about Talk to Her. The attraction of Almodovar is that he tempers outré sensibilities with the exhausting disciplines of the true cineaste. Suspect situations that would turn to mush in most hands are transformed by the precise emotions elicited from loyal ensembles of actors. The contrivance here is the unlikely friendship struck up by two fellows watching over their comatose loved ones at a hospital. Of course, they?ve already met by chance, at an avant-garde Pina Bausch performance, the one (Benigno) having been struck by the other?s (Marco) tears of feeling. If Almodovar has been esteemed for his depictions of women, here the men?s deepening friendship takes centre stage, filmed against masculine red-earth hues. Marco is infuriated when Benigno wants to wed the apparently brain-dead woman he nurses every day, even more so by his moderate suggestion that they would get along as well as most married couples. Nonetheless, he stands by his (disintegrating) man to the bittersweet end. The most outrageous gag is the reworking of The Incredible Shrinking Man as the ultimate back-to-the-womb fantasy. The subtle joke occurs when the ashen doctor first emerges from the suite of Marco?s girlfriend, gored senseless while bullfighting. In every other movie, he?d break the bad news in the time-honoured fashion. Almodovar?s twist is that the hapless medic can?t get a word in edgeways, as his intended audience of loved ones dissolves into a Spanish maze of side-conversations. … Expand
Nov 2, 2010This one is flawless. Personally I didn't watch much out of Hollywood movies but this certainly can convince that the best stuff is not onlyThis one is flawless. Personally I didn't watch much out of Hollywood movies but this certainly can convince that the best stuff is not only Hollywood, The underlying messages of loneliness, of friendship tends to take you by surprise sometime. Certainly can see why it's so critically acclaimed. And my score reminds me that I'm not that much of a critic.… Expand


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University of North Texas senior wide receiver Darnell Smith (80) and junior offensive lineman Mason Y'Barbo (57) celebrate after beating Rice 28-16 to become 6-3 and Bowl eligible for the first time since 2004, Thursday, October 31, 2013, at Apogee Stadium in Denton, TX. David Minton/DRC
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Towers said Bell might have been uncomfortable with his high-profile signing during the Miami makeover last winter.
"Maybe a lot of it had to do with the pressure, his first big contract," Towers said, adding that Bell "was really the first big signing" the Marlins had in the offseason.
The Arizona general manager thinks his bullpen _ led by Putz, David Hernandez, Brad Ziegler and now Bell _ "is as good a bullpen as there is if not in the National League but in baseball."
With considerable money invested in the bullpen, Towers said it's particularly important to have a strong group of relievers while Arizona's young starting rotation develops. He said Arizona still needs a late-inning left-handed reliever and perhaps a veteran starter.
This could be a sign Beane, the A's general manager, might try to move center fielder Coco Crisp, who signed a $14 million, two-year contract in January that includes a $7.5 million club option for 2014 with a $1 million buyout. Beane, however, said he plans to keep Crisp, though he realized there would be speculation otherwise.
"I really like our outfield," Beane said. "Everybody knows how important this guy is to this team and also has the benefit of being a personal favorite of mine."
Oakland already acquired shortstop Stephen Drew from the Diamondbacks this season and he helped the Athletics down the stretch. The A's overtook Texas on the final day of the regular season to win the division and returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2006. They lost in five games to the World Series-bound Detroit Tigers.
Beane said the day after the season ended he planned to keep his young team intact as much as possible. Last offseason, Oakland traded three top pitchers: Trevor Cahill to Arizona, Gio Gonzalez to Washington and closer Andrew Bailey to Boston.
The 29-year-old Young, a popular player in the Arizona clubhouse, has had three 20-homer, 20-steal seasons. He injured his right shoulder crashing into a wall while making a catch early this season and struggled at the plate afterward. A quadriceps injury in early September sent Young to the bench in favor of Eaton.
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Issue: MultiTexture COMBINE mode & OffScreen snapshot
With two TextureUnitStates, tus0 and tus1, with MODULATE and COMBINE texture modes, respectively, an offscreen snapshot fails to show the texture of tus0. If the modes are flipped between tus0 and tus1, then the offscreen snapshot looks correct.
In both cases, the onscreen renderings look correct.
Can get a testcase if needed...
Sounds like a driver bug. What graphics card are you using? If you could generate a simple test case, maybe others could try it on a different graphics card. If it reproduces on more than one card then it may be a Java 3D bug and we'll take a look at it.
-- Kevin
Well, have cooked up a simple testcase which you can find here:
The file is called mtexissue.jar. To test do:
1. un-jar the archive
2. grab bg.jpg and stone.jpg from the images sub-directory under the $j2sdkHOME/demo/java3d directory, and place them in mtexissue directory.
3. compile and launch
4. click on the menu-menuitem to grab a snapshot
5. check if there is any difference between onscreen and offscreen renders.
Since you mentioned it could be a driver issue, I immediately downloaded and tested with the nvidia driver 61.77 (thanks to my new broadband) ! still see the same problem. If someone could test with GeForce2 MX/MX 400/ GeForce4 Ti4200, it will be great.
Still waiting to see how the PCI express scene develops.
I was able to reproduce this on Windows/XP; it works fine on Linux using the same hardware (with J3D 1.3.1, since all OffScreen rendering on Linux is broken at the moment in 1.3.2).
Btw, on my system the rendering is still wrong when the texture attributes are swapped. It's just more subtle than the original test case (the specular highligts aren't being rendered).
Please file an Issue so we can track it. Thanks.
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Done...Issue #28.
Muchos Gracias for trying the testcase...thought I was really stuck with a driver issue.
Also, you are very correct about the specular highlights being missing for either one of the combos.
Is the GL_SEPARATE_SPECULAR_COLOR added automatically within Java 3D ? And is that what is missing in the snapshot ?
Funnily, I was exploiting this bug temporarily as a "feature". I wanted to do within a behavior this: 1. take snapshot 2. change Appearance 3. take snapshot again. However, with this issue I could get away by taking a single snapshot :).


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People manipulate the truth so it sounds appealing; making it false, therefore because the "lie" is so believable it spreads and becomes the most popular thing.
Note: This is a possible nod to the Childish Gambino line from "L.E.S":
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