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Chemical Engineering
Michael D. Amiridis, Chair of the Department
Joseph H. Gibbons, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1961
Michael A. Matthews, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1986
Harry J. Ploehn, Ph.D., Princeton University, 1988
Branko Popov, Ph.D., University of Zagreb, Croatia, 1972
Vincent Van Brunt, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1974
John W. Van Zee, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1984
Ralph E. White, Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1977
Westinghouse Distinguished Scientist, Dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology
Associate Professors
Michael D. Amiridis, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1991
Perla B. Balbuena, Ph.D., University of Texas, 1996
Francis A. Gadala-Maria, Ph.D., Stanford University, 1979
Undergraduate Director
T.D. Papathanasiou, Ph.D., McGill University, 1990
James A. Ritter, Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1989
John W. Weidner, Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1991
Assistant Professors
John Bender, Ph.D., University of Delaware, 1995
Edward Gatzke, Ph.D., University of Delaware, 2000
Graduate Director
Thomas G. Stanford, Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1977
Christopher Williams, Ph.D., Purdue University, 1997
The Department of Chemical Engineering offers research-oriented graduate study programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, as well as a program for professional development culminating in the Master of Engineering degree. Advanced course work in chemical engineering has three objectives: to give students a solid foundation in core concepts at the graduate level, to prepare students for independent research in a field of specialization, and to expose students to a broad range of knowledge in chemical engineering and allied disciplines. The M.S. and Ph.D. programs emphasize independent research leading to the submission of a thesis or dissertation and publication of results in peer-reviewed technical journals. Students in the M.E. program may, at their option, propose a program of independent study, supervised by a faculty member, that may replace up to six hours of lecture courses.
In all cases, students should prepare and receive approval of a formal program of study that lists the specific courses to be used for their degree. In addition, proposals for independent study as a part of the M.E. degree program must be reviewed and approved by the faculty of the department before the work is initiated. Programs of study and plans for independent study and research should be developed in collaboration with the graduate director or the student's research advisor.
Graduates from the Department of Chemical Engineering readily find entry-level employment in engineering research, development, management, marketing, sales, production, and design. Recent graduates have assumed positions in industry, government service, and academe.
The research interests of the faculty span all of the traditional core areas of chemical engineering and extend into many frontiers. Ongoing research may be found in fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, separations, kinetics and reactor design, process control, and process design. Building upon this traditional core, the department has developed more specialized research strengths in electrochemical and corrosion engineering, advanced materials, environmentally conscious manufacturing, and molecular simulations. A complete description of the current research interests of the faculty may be found in the department's brochure or on its Web page, located at www.che.sc.edu.
Requirements for admission to graduate degree programs in chemical engineering (M.E., M.S., Ph.D.) conform to the general regulations of The Graduate School. In general, the admissions process is highly competitive. Admissions decisions are based on the quality of the applicant's previous college work (as reflected by grade point average), letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and other evidence of past accomplishments.
Applicants normally hold the B.S. degree in chemical engineering from an accredited engineering program. Admission to the Ph.D. degree program does not require a master's degree; most Ph.D. students are admitted directly from undergraduate programs. Scores on the GRE must be submitted by all applicants seeking financial aid, as well as all applicants from undergraduate programs not accredited by ABET. International applicants must also submit TOEFL or the University of Cambridge's IELTS Academic Course Type 2 exam scores.
In addition to the requirements of The Graduate School, all applicants should submit a statement of purpose (or similar document) that describes the applicants background, research interests, and whether or not financial aid is required. Students admitted to the Ph.D. degree program usually receive financial aid. However, the department does not normally provide financial aid to students in the M.E. or M.S. degree programs.
Applicants with degrees (B.S. or higher) in other engineering disciplines or chemistry may be admitted with additional remedial course requirements in chemical engineering at the undergraduate level. In general, the following USC chemical engineering undergraduate courses, or their equivalents from other ABET-accredited chemical engineering departments, are required: ECHE 311, 320, 321, 322, and 430 (for graduate credit).
Additional courses in mathematics and chemistry may also be required. The detailed specification of course requirements and substitutions of courses from other universities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Four specific courses are required for all graduate degrees: ECHE 700, 710, 720, and 722. No foreign language is required for any graduate degree in chemical engineering. Additional requirements follow.
The Accelerated B.S./M.E. Plan in Chemical Engineering allows students to complete both the B.S. degree and a Master of Engineering degree in chemical engineering in as few as five years. The use of dual credit--courses that can be used toward both degrees--enables acceleration of the program, reducing the total enrollment of the student by one semester.
Chemical engineering students may apply for approval of an accelerated education plan in the semester in which they will complete 90 hours of undergraduate course work. In addition, students must have a sufficient foundation in chemical engineering course work to enable them to take graduate-level courses. University and department regulations stipulate that applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.40, both overall and in chemical engineering courses. Students may apply by submitting an accelerated education plan, an application for senior privilege, and a copy of a Graduate School application to the graduate director in chemical engineering. The dean of The Graduate School has final authority for approving accelerated education plans.
Only graduate-level courses (numbered 500 and above) may be used for dual credit. No more than nine credit hours may be used as dual credit. The graduate courses used for dual credit must be taken during the students final undergraduate year. The student graduates with the B.S. degree after completing the B.S. degree requirements. At that time, the student is admitted to the graduate program with up to nine hours of graduate credit.
For the Master of Engineering degree, a set of six additional courses is required. Two of these must be chemical engineering lecture courses, and the remaining four may be from business, chemistry, engineering, or mathematics. A program of independent study (ECHE 797, three or six credit hours) may be substituted for one or two of the remaining four courses. Proposals for programs of independent study must be submitted and approved by the faculty of the department before the work is initiated. The graduate director serves as the academic advisor for M.E. students.
For the Master of Science degree, a set of four additional courses and 6 hours of thesis preparation (ECHE 799) are required. Two of the additional courses must be from chemical engineering, and the other two may be from chemistry, engineering, or mathematics. The student's research advisor specifies these courses after discussion with the student. Independent study (ECHE 797) cannot be used for the M.S. degree.
Each M.S. student must select a research advisor during the first semester after admission. In addition, an advisory committee of no less than three members will be selected. The committee, which must include the department chair, conducts the comprehensive examination and reviews the student's thesis. Prior to graduation, each M.S. student must submit at least one paper for publication in a peer-reviewed technical journal. For the comprehensive examination, the M.S. student's research results are presented orally before an audience that includes the advisory committee. Other requirements pertaining to the final submission of the thesis conform to the general regulations of The Graduate School.
For Doctor of Philosophy students, a minimum of 66 credit hours is required beyond the baccalaureate degree, with no more than 12 credit hours of dissertation preparation (ECHE 899). In addition to the four required courses listed above, ECHE 730 and three additional ECHE courses are required. The remaining two courses may be from chemistry, engineering, or mathematics. No more than two courses below the 700 level may be used on the program of study.
For students entering the Ph.D. degree program with a master's degree in chemical engineering equivalent to that awarded at USC, a minimum of 36 credit hours, including at least six courses (24 hours) and 12 hours of dissertation preparation (ECHE 899), are required. The requirements for specified courses (ECHE 700, 710, 720, 722, and 730) may be satisfied by equivalent courses taken for the master's degree, subject to approval by the graduate director. Of the six courses, four must be from chemical engineering; the other two may be from chemistry, engineering, or mathematics. No more than two courses below the 700 level may be taken for graduate credit, including courses taken in the master's degree program. All courses taken for credit must be approved in writing by the student's research advisor prior to course enrollment.
Each Ph.D. student must select a research advisor during the first semester after admission to the doctoral program. After a Ph.D. student passes the admission to candidacy examination, an advisory committee of no less than four members will be selected. The committee must include the department chair and one outside member. Doctoral students must pass the comprehensive examination before the start of the student's fifth semester in the program (not including summer terms). Students should consult the graduate director for information on the format and subjects of the admission to candidacy and comprehensive examinations. Prior to graduation, each Ph.D. student must submit at least three papers for publication in peer-reviewed technical journals. Other requirements pertaining to the comprehensive examination, dissertation examination, and final submission of the dissertation conform to the general regulations of The Graduate School.
Under extenuating circumstances, students may seek relief from departmental degree regulations by written petition to the graduate director. After review, the departmental graduate committee forwards petitions with a recommendation to the faculty for final action.
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Last week, my friends and I decided to take a long weekend trip to Istanbul, Turkey. The unique city literally featured "the best of both worlds". Situated on the Bosporus Straight, half of this city lies on the continent of … Continue reading
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ARLINGTON (CBSDFW.COM) – The Texas Rangers announced this afternoon that the club has placed second baseman Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Saturday, with a right intercostal strain. To take Kinsler's place on the active roster, the Rangers have recalled infielder Jurickson Profar (#13) from Triple-A Round Rock.
Kinsler did not start the past 2 games due to the injury, although he pinch-ran on Friday vs. Detroit. He is batting .302 with 7 home runs, 11 doubles, 20 RBI, and 24 runs scored in 40 games for Texas this season. His 16 multi-hit games are tied for 7th-most in the American League. The first date he would be eligible to return is June 2.
Profar, 20, will be seeking his first major league action in 2013. He has spent the entire season with Round Rock, batting .278 (40-144) with 27 runs, 7 doubles, 2 triples, 4 home runs, 19 RBI, and 21 walks in 37 games for the Express. In his last game at Triple-A last night vs. Colorado Springs, he went 3-for-4 with his first career multi-homer game, scoring 3 runs with 3 RBI. Profar has hit safely in 8 straight for Round Rock at .424 (14-33) with 6 runs, 2 doubles, 3 homers, and 8 RBI in that span. He has seen action at both shortstop and second base this season.
Profar's only other major league action came last year with Texas, batting .176 (3-17) with a homer, 2 doubles, and 2 RBI in 9 games. His last game in a Texas uniform was the 2012 American League Wild Card Game against Baltimore, when he hit a pinch single in the 9th inning. He became just the 6th teenager ever with a postseason hit.
With these moves, the Rangers still have 39 players on the club's 40-man roster.
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Interesting notes, thoughts, and experiences from Miss Stewart's fourth grade classroom at Louise White School
Dear 4S students and families,I'd love for you to comment here, and please sign your name. Be kind, and remember, anyone visiting this blog can read what you have shared. So, if you have a private concern, you would be best off calling me or emailing me.


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By David Heck, Special to CBS Local Sports
CBS Local Sports will be profiling one young player from each Major League Baseball team every day for the next 30 days as part of our "30 Players 30 Days" spring training feature.
Jose Altuve, Second baseman, Houston Astros
2011 season: 57 G, 221 AB, .276 AVG, 26 R, 2 HR, 7 SB, .654 OPS
Jose Altuve isn't a traditional baseball player. His body isn't what you would expect from someone in the Major Leagues, and neither is his skillset. He stands at just 5-foot-7 and his listed weight is under 170 pounds. He's not a speed demon, and he doesn't have a whole lot of power to speak of. And yet, he has a chance to be a good player for the Astros over the next few years.
The word "scrappy" is probably overused, but it applies to Altuve. Despite his physical limitations, he's found a way to get it done throughout his professional career. He owns a .327 lifetime average in the minors, and last year, he was hitting .389 through 87 games before he got called up to the big leagues. He's never been one to take a walk, but when you can hit for average like that, it's not a terrible shortcoming.
He's showed the ability to steal bases throughout his career, though at the highest level, he will have to be more of a player who reads pitchers and picks his spots. He also displayed surprising power down on the farm, racking up double-digit homers the past two seasons, but that will likely translate to doubles power in the Majors. That's still fine for a second baseman – Altuve can be a strong offensive player at the position without ever being a home-run hitter.
After reaching the bigs, Altuve didn't put up fantastic numbers, but the Astros were also very aggressive in promoting him – the 21-year-old had played in just 35 games at Double-A before getting the call. Altuve had to learn on the fly against the most difficult competition possible, and he will have to continue to do so this year. Still, he can be a .300 hitter with a handful of steals this season, which makes him one of the better candidates to hit at the top of the Astros' order. It wouldn't be wise to bet on much power, but that should come as he matures. If all goes according to plan, Altuve could develop into one of the league's better infielders and could be a fixture in Houston's lineup for years.
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In addition to the style of chair you choose and the type of material it is made of you also want to take in consideration the color of the accent chair. No matter how great the type of chair you choose, if it is the wrong color it can totally throw off the decor of the room. If you want to add warmth to a room choose neutral colors like brown, beige, yellow, and gold. If you would like to make your accent chair the focus of the room, choose a strong, bold color like red or black. If you would like to add a bit of spring to the room choose a pastel color like light blue or pale pink.
Imagine how much time you will be spending in your office and on your office chair on a daily basis, at least nine hours everyday. If you have chosen an office chair that is not the right one for you, you can very well imagine what effect that wrong chair will have on your back and your well-being! In addition, if you have any kind of bodily ailment such as Scoliosis, you can expect it to get even worse with this kind of a chair that does not suit you. So just like you shop for your clothes, trying to find the ones that will fit your best and will make you comfortable on a daily basis, finding the right office furniture such as the right chair is going to affect your days in office definitely.


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HowTo Build Your Own Custom Kernel
Two Ways to Compile a Kernel
There are two ways to build a custom kernel for the LinkStation/Kurobox. If you have access to an i686 host running some flavor of Linux, you can cross-compile a kernel for ARM9 on an i686 host. Alternatively, if your NAS has enough RAM, you could compile the kernel on the NAS itself, using the system's native gcc. Both ways of these approaches to building a custom kernel are described in the instructions that follow.
Cross-compiling a Custom Kernel
Download All the Required Tarballs
To use the cross toolchain to compile a kernel for ARM9, you'll need access to an i686 host running some flavor of Linux. First, download the cross toolchain (arm-2005q3-2-arm-none-linux-gnueabi-i686-pc-linux-gnu.tar.bz2), mkimage, and the source archive (linux-2.6.12_lsp.1.7.8.tgz):
$ cd /some_directory $ wget -H -c http://downloads.nas-central.org/LSPro_ARM9/DevelopmentTools/CrossToolchains/CodeSourcery/arm-2005q3-2-arm-none-linux-gnueabi-i686-pc-linux-gnu.tar.bz2 $ wget -H -c http://downloads.nas-central.org/LSPro_ARM9/DevelopmentTools/CrossToolchains/mkimage $ wget -H -c http://downloads.nas-central.org/LSPro_ARM9/GPL/gpl_ls-gl/linux-2.6.12_lsp.1.7.8.tgz
If the files were not at the locations indicated above, fear not! Just look in every directory on the server (like I did).
Prepare the Environment
Then, install (i.e., untar) the toolchain and mkimage:
$ cd /some_path $ tar -xjf /some_directory/arm-2005q3-2-arm-none-linux-gnueabi-i686-pc-linux-gnu.tar.bz2 $ cd bin $ export PATH=`pwd`:$PATH $ cp -p /some_directory/mkimage . $ chmod a+rx mkimage
Strictly speaking mkimage should not go into /some_path/bin. But, hey...
Now untar the source of the kernel in some directory:
$ cd /some_directory $ tar -xzf linux-2.6.12_lsp.1.7.8.tgz $ cd linux-2.6.12_lsp.1.7.8
Ready, Get Set, Build!
In some_directory you can find the configs Buffalo used to build the kernels shipped with their various firmwares:
$ ls buffalo/
and choose one to use as a template for yours.
$ cp buffalo/buffalo_lsgl_arm_110.config .config
Then you can modify the configuration as you want:
$ make menuconfig
and start up the build!
$ make uImage
If you selected some features to be built as modules, they need to be prepared too.
$ make modules
The kernel and modules will be ready at arch/arm/boot/uImage.
Compiling a Native Kernel
Software and Source Code Requirements
If the distribution you have installed on your NAS has gcc, and enough RAM to compile a kernel, you should be able to build a custom kernel directly on the box itself. To do this, you will need gcc, a utility called mkimage, and the Buffalo kernel sources for your device. Those using GenLink will already have sys-devel/gcc on their system. mkimage is part of the dev-embedded/u-boot-tools package:
emerge --getbinpkg --usepkg dev-embedded/u-boot-tools
If you're running a different distribution, you should use the commands appropriate to your distribution to install gcc and u-boot-tools.
In case you're wondering, mkimage is a utility used to create kernel and/or initrd images for use with u-boot. u-boot is the standard bootloader used on the LS. The mkimage utility is run by the Makefile during the kernel build process, and is needed to package the kernel so it can later be loaded by u-boot.
The Buffalo kernel sources for your NAS should be available on the Buffalo Source Code Download page. Just look for the model device that you have, follow the link for the firmware version you want, look for a package name starting with "linux-", and download it.
For example, if you have a LS-CL, you would download linux-2.6.22_lsp.3.0.5.tar.bz2 from this page.
Of course, that's only an example. Download the source package that matches your device.


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Today, Prof. Matt Palus visited Annapolis and gave a lecture relating to his dissertation topic involving the use of infrastructure building by governments in order to organize the society to optimize its control and authority. Dr. Palus studied public utilities such as electrification, and enclosed sanitation within Annapolis and its surrounding suburb of Eastport. Traditionally, archaeologists had not seen value in studying these modern conveniences as something that could answer questions about societal structure.
Dr. Palus contends that the government's mandate for connection to public sanitation services, the discourse related to the improvement of public health, and the acceptance of the government directive by the citizenry constitutes ideology. According to Mancuse large systems such as these transform societies. The primary concern of the people becomes the maintenance of system. The apparatus becomes a form of control.
Additionally, Foucault's theory of the creation of self-discipline by creating the sense being perpetually monitored is reinforced when the government becomes governmentalized is evident in the city where public services are controlled by the government and social statistics and the apparatus of security are applied. The measures of the population, the functioning of the economy, and the maps of sewer lines are examples of such statistics. As for the apparatus of security, census takers, health officers, and those responsible for public works are seen as examples. The street lights and sewers themselves are seen as apparatuses of security and become the material culture of the government.
When the suburb of Eastport was divided and sold, many became first time homeowners. African Americans clustered in the Back Creek area and thrived. By 1910-1930, the number of African American homeowners was equal to that of whites in Eastport. After Reconstruction, African Americans utilized two major strategies to establish themselves. One of these was the purchase of land near cities where the jobs were. The US Naval Academy employed many from Eastport.
We discussed his paper "Infrastructure and the Conduct of Government: Annexation of the Eastport Community into the City of Annapolis in the Twentieth Century" and looked at maps which show the areas which were connected to public utilities and the census data for the areas. The study of the location and timing of the building of public utilities such as sewers, water treatment facilities/reservoirs, and electrification can show how the process served to splinter the community. Palus cites Graham and Marvin's idea of splintering urbanism and the consequences of the social process of providing public services to a select demographic and not another. The haves and have nots were clustered into separate areas.
Palus' research shows, as he describes in the conclusion of his paper, the African American members of the Eastport community were able to be self sustaining and independent of the larger public system. In other words, they avoided becoming a part of the governmentalized system by providing their own apparatus of security with their own wells and privies. This was accomplished by achieving homeownership, which equaled wealth. They were not bound to the maintenance of the system as described in Mancuse's scenario. In this way, they rebelled against the racialized government apparatuses.


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Medical Device Hacking: An Ominous Threat
As more medical devices incorporate wireless capabilities and complex software, they grow increasingly vulnerable to hackers, malware, and other forms of cyber attack.
In an episode of the popular television series "Homeland," the vice president of the United States gets assassinated when a terrorist organization wirelessly hacks his pacemaker.¹ The scenario depicted in the show is not so far-fetched. Five years earlier, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, cardiologist to then U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, had the wireless capability on Cheney's pacemaker disabled for fear terrorists might send a signal to the device, telling it to shock his patient's heart into cardiac arrest, according to "60 Minutes."
While no deaths due to pacemaker hacks have been reported, the potential for an individual's life to end that way exists. The late security researcher Barnaby Jack discovered a way to remotely disable pacemakers. And while studying implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), Jack found a way to remotely deliver an electrical shock strong enough to end a patient's life. He never had the chance to demonstrate his ICD discovery because he passed away days before he was scheduled to show it at the 2013 Black Hat security conference.
Individuals with heart problems aren't the only ones who need worry about the security of medical devices. At the 2011 Black Hat conference, security researcher Jerome Radcliffe demonstrated how he could wirelessly hack into his insulin pump (he's diabetic) and manipulate the amount of insulin it administered.
"Those and other recent demonstrations of medical device vulnerabilities have raised concerns among patients, health care providers, medical device manufacturers, regulators, and lawmakers about the security of networked medical device products," says Russell Jones, a partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP's Security & Privacy practice.
Currently, hundreds of thousands of devices including patient monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators, and imaging machines reside on hospital networks across the U.S., and even more are accessible via wireless technologies, Jones notes. Because these devices are networked and run complex software, they're vulnerable to attack.
"Networked medical devices are transforming health care, but they also potentially expose patients, hospitals, and health systems to serious safety and security risks," says Jones.
A range of scenarios have security leaders at health care provider organizations on alert. They're obviously concerned about malicious individuals targeting specific patients and disrupting patient care. They're also worried about hackers who may exploit software vulnerabilities in medical devices to gain access to provider networks, according to Mark Ford, a principal with Deloitte & Touche LLP's Security & Privacy practice. Such intrusions could lead to exposure or theft of patient personal health information, financial fraud, identity theft, and Medicare or Medicaid fraud.
Intentional targeting of medical devices—whether for the purpose of hurting specific patients, gaining unauthorized network access, or gaining unauthorized access to personal health information—has yet to rise to the level of imminent threat among leaders at health care providers. But they increasingly have to address garden-variety security issues affecting medical devices that have interrupted patient care. "One hospital had to take its entire patient monitoring system offline for several hours after discovering it was infected with the Conficker virus," says Ford. "Another hospital had to do the same thing when it discovered its automated medication management dispensing system had been hit with malware."
Networked medical devices are vulnerable to malware and "cyber tampering" for a variety of reasons. Bruce Murphy, a principal with Deloitte & Touche LLP's Security & Privacy practice, indicates that critics of medical device companies allege the manufacturers don't pay sufficient attention to cyber security when designing and developing their products. When security issues are discovered, they often go unpatched—either because the device maker doesn't release fixes or because health care providers don't apply them. In other cases, devices may be vulnerable if the networks they're on are misconfigured.
"Manufacturers and health care providers will need to share accountability for medical device cyber security and privacy," says Jones. "Manufacturers can focus on integrating security into product development and support, while providers focus on network security, patch management, and day-to-day device operations."
¹ Season 2, Episode 10 of "Homeland," a fictional television series broadcast on the cable network Showtime (Showtime Networks, Inc.) and produced by Fox 21. Episode aired December 2012.
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Sacbee — A bill that gives state employees a better chance at reinstatement if they're fired for being AWOL is on the way to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk.
Republicans in the Democratically-controlled Assembly framed debate over Assembly Bill 855 as an argument over existing law that allows state workers five days away without explanation before they can be terminated. They can be reinstated if they explain to an administrative law judge why they were absent and why they failed to get leave for the absence. They must also show proof they are "ready, able and willing" to return to the job.
But the judge can't consider the other side of the equation: whether the employer properly invoked the AWOL statute to terminate an employee. The measure by Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown, D-San Bernardino, allows for that.
The Democrat-controlled Assembly had already approved the bill once and sent it to the Senate. Friday's vote was to approve minor tweaks made by the upper chamber.
Such "concurrence" votes usually aren't dramatic. But the first round of votes fell a few shy of the 41 required to produce a majority for the union-backed bill, despite Democrat's two-thirds control of the 80-seat Assembly. The measure was put on hold, more votes rounded up and it eventually went to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk. Final tally: 46-30.


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John Settle Bostick, Sr.
Roscoe, Texas — John Settle Bostick, Sr., age 82 of Roscoe, passed away Jan. 26, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Roscoe with Rev. Adam Davis and Rev. Chris Stephens officiating. Interment will follow at Round Mountain Cemetery in Fisher County, Texas. McCoy Funeral Home of Roscoe is in charge of arrangements. A visitation will be from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29.John is survived by his daughter, Dianna Heady and husband Richard of Roscoe; son, Mack Bostick and wife Martha of College Station; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Minnie Rose of Sweetwater; niece, Marla Andrews of Sweetwater; and a nephew, Marty Rose of New Braunfels.He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva; a son, John Settle Bostick, Jr.; grandson, Jasen Bostick; granddaughter, Colby Duckett Bostick; his sister, Jimmie McCright; and his parents, John T. and Tennie Sally Bostick.John was born Jan. 2, 1931, in Rotan, Texas. He was a graduate of Rotan High School and married Geneva Watkins June 20, 1948, in Rotan. Then moving to Odessa he worked for B.J. Hughes Company for 31 years. He moved to Roscoe in 1990 and farmed and ranched full time and enjoyed attending cattle sales in the area weekly. John was a member of the First Baptist Church of Roscoe.Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Tony Heady, J.T. Bostick, Ricky Heady, Jennifer Bostick, Kyle Bostick, Cody Bostick, Mackenzie Bostick and Dustin Heady. Honorary pallbearers will be Derryl Overby, Billy Joe McCombs, Bubba Cleveland, James Ratliff, Tony Ham, Truett Bruns and Tim Tomlin.Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.


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The B'nai B'rith Justice Unit #5207 is a local chapter of B'nai B'rith International. Its members consist of Jewish attorneys and judges, located primarily Broward County, Florida. BBJU has provided an important avenue for civic and social involvement of our members while carrying out the ideals of B'nai B'rith. BBJU sponsors social, educational and charitable programs for its members in conjunction with other Broward County voluntary bar associations and professional organizations.


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Assignment: What do the Paralympics mean to you?
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A record 4,280 athletes with physical disabilities will compete in the London 2012 Paralympic Games, from August 29 to September 9.
The Paralympic games are the second largest sporting event in the world after the Olympics.
Here at iReport we want to see the most spectacular, unusual and above all fun images and videos about the Paralympics from around London and beyond. Will you be cheering on your country? How will you be celebrating? Let us know! The best submissions could be featured in CNN's Paralympic coverage.
And if you or your child has a physical disability, we'd also like to hear from you. Put yourself on camera and tell us: What do the Paralympics mean to you? How have you been inspired by the games? Please record a short video (under 1 minute) and you could be featured in a special TV segment with CNN's Josh Levs.
NOTE: For legal reasons please do not send any videos taken inside official Paralympic venues.
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User: Zoltan
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Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary. Obtained his MPhil degree in 2003 at the University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology and his PhD in 2006 at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK (School of Computing Sciences) & the Computational Microbiology Lab, IFR. His PhD research aimed at modelling and connecting bacterial growth at the population-, single cell- and genetic levels.
2006-2010 Zoltán was a postdoctoral research assistant at the Department of Medical Genetics (University of Lausanne) and affiliated with the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics. His main interest lies in developping statistical methods that connect large scale data sets (SNPs, gene expression, clinical phenotypes). In 2009 he spent three months as a visiting scientist at the Evolutionary Systems Biology Group, BRC researching into the genetic- and biochemical determinants of drug-drug interactions.
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When we talk about high contrast, we simply mean an image that makes use of dark shadows and brighter highlight areas without a whole lot of other detail or tones in between. This technique can be useful for making striking compositions because our eyes are naturally drawn to areas of contrast – this how we are able to distinguish all sorts of edges and shapes that help us make sense of even the most common of objects and environments. A high contrast image heightens this effect and creatively directs the viewer through a photo.
There are a few tried and true techniques for creating high contrast images yourself. Although it's helpful to start with a photo that is exposed for high contrast to begin with, you can also continue the process through editing after the fact. We'll walk you through both.
One way to make a high contrast photo from the start is to simply find conducive lighting situations that already exist around you. Most commonly, you'll find these on bright sunny days where there are also shadows from surrounding buildings or objects. You can also look for more focused light sources that are perhaps only lighting up one area of a scene, leaving the other parts in darkness, like a spotlight. Also look for distinct mixtures of dark colors and brighter ones, like in the image above.
During capture, make sure to tap on the brightest part of the composition to set the brightness (exposure) for that area . When you do this, you'll notice previously washed out highlights will regain detail and color, while surrounding shadows and midtones will be reduced to darker shadows or even complete blackness. Voilà – high contrast!
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There are different ways to make a web page more easy to read, but there are two options that come directly from the operating system that many developers and designers seem to confuse — high contrast and inverted colors.
While the confusion may not be a big deal in most contexts, when talking about implementing support for each it can be critical to know which one you are targeting. Those of who practice the dark
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This post is not a judgment about either approach. They both are useful for users in different contexts and do what each says on the tin.
Since Windows 7, users have had the option to apply a color scheme in Windows that reduces the total system colors to a smaller set with much greater contrast than otherwise. While there are some pre-set themes, users can customize the colors as they see fit. The keyboard shortcut to enable it is Left Alt + Shift + Prt Scrn .
Background images, including gradients, are discarded in Internet Explorer and older versions of Edge. Newer versions of Edge retain background images, but put a solid color block over the image when there is text. I have written more about this in my post
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You can detect if Windows High Contrast Mode is active with non-standard media queries that are only supported in Internet Explorer and Edge.
You can then make adjustments to your content, such as not relying on background images or styling controls to be more obvious. Whenever possible, avoid setting any colors, though if you use system colors be sure to test.
This feature has existed since at least Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. The keyboard shortcut to enable it is Ctrl + ⌥ + ⌘ + 8 (though I understand the shortcut is disabled by default).
The colors on a web page will be inverted, much like the CSS filter, running the invert filter in Photoshop, or looking at the negative of a photo. Essentially, a color is replaced with its opposite, including black and white. If a page already has poor contrast, this does not increase the contrast, though the color swapping may improve perception for some users. You will see in the screen shot that images are inverted as well. At the OS level, the smart invert is supposed to not invert images .


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Organized youth are rising up. Trans and queer youth are rising up. Tomorrow, they march as they have many times before. The #NationalSchoolWalkout is about young people fearlessly speaking out about what school safety really looks like. We are listening and we stand with them in solidarity.
(Oakland, CA) – Today, TRUTH, a youth-led program housed at Transgender Law Center and GSA Network, launched a new website to build trans youth power through online organizing and storytelling. The website features an interactive storytelling guide and advice from other young people who have been thrust into the spotlight; a gallery of stories that youth visiting the site can contribute to; resources created by and for trans youth; and support for allies and families of trans youth.
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Public schools across the country are continuing to support and to protect the rights of transgender and gender expansive youth despite the Department of Education and Department of Justice's recent announcement that they were going to rescind the instruction and guidance regarding Title IX provided to schools across the country on how to create welcoming, safe, and supportive school environments.
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Trans and queer youth continue to show up for each other even when our schools and government do not.
Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network (GSA Network), a national organization that supports trans and queer youth to unite for racial and gender justice, has launched GSA Network Midwest to build the GSA youth movement in the Midwestern United States.
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Oakland, CA-- Gay-Straight Alliance Network is now Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network. The national LGBTQ youth organization also unveiled a new tagline today: "trans and queer youth uniting for racial and gender justice." In order to be more inclusive and more reflective of the youth who currently make up the organization, GSA Network, which was founded in 1998, announced its name evolution today.
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Ramettes down Lady Elkers for third straight win
Johnsonburg girls basketball won 59-27 against the Ridgway Lady Elkers Tuesday night at Ridgway Area High School. The Ramettes were led by the trio of Brittany Watts, Rhianon Fowler and Chelsea Benson, all three of them finished with more than 10 points. Fowler led the Ramettes with 18 points while Watts tallied 16 and Benson finished with 13 points. "They've been stepping it up all year and hopefully it will continue," Johnsonburg coach Mike Zilkofski said. A key second-quarter run opened the game up for Johnsonburg. Overall, the Ramettes outscored Ridgway 23-5 in the quarter. "They started off slow but got in a good second-quarter run," Zilkofski said. "We got some good shots in transition." Johnsonburg took a 14-10 lead into the second quarter and added the first eight points. Benson scored an inside layup and Fowler added a pair of transition buckets to push the lead to 20-10. Kiana Myers did the same thing moments later as the Ramettes led 22-10 with over six minutes left before halftime. A baseline jumper from Ridgway's Nicole Breier broke the scoreless streak but the Ramettes would score six straight points behind a Fowler basket and two hoops from Watts. At 30-15, the Ramettes closed the half with seven straight points. Watts added four points in a row and then Benson banked in a halfcourt shot at the second-quarter buzzer to extend the halftime lead to 37-15.Ridgway coach Glenn Schauer said the team was struggling in the transition game which helped in the Ramettes stretching the lead. "We don't get back on defense," coach Schauer said. Zilkofski said switching up the Ramettes' defense was paying off. Johnsonburg initially started in a full-court press before alternating defenses. Ridgway freshman Sierra Kos opened the second half with a basket and Watts did the same to push the lead to 39-17. A free throw from Benson and a 2-point field goal from Fowler pushed the lead to 25 at 42-17. A Breier 3-point play was answered by a Watts field goal. Taylor Roseto added a free throw and Kassa Kocjancic got on the board for the Ramettes with a field goal to push Johnsonburg up 46-21 after three quarters. Johnsonburg built the lead to 59-22 late in the game before Breier finished the game with five straight points to round out the scoring. Breier led Ridgway with 10 points. "It was nice to get some of the JV players into the game," Zilkofski said. The two teams exchanged field goals to open the game before a Fowler free throw and Benson field goal had Johnsonburg up 5-2. Christine Schauer added a bucket for the Lady Elkers, Benson added one from the free throw line and Watts added a pair from the charity stripe to push the lead to 8-4. A Taylor Roseto field goal put Ridgway back within two at 8-6 near the midpoint of the second quarter. Benson answered for Johnsonburg with a pair of second-chance points. The teams alternated field goals for the remainder of the first quarter to put the Ramettes up 14-10 after the first eight minutes. Coach Schauer said the Lady Elkers were doing a good job of breaking the full-court press."When they pressed, we were breaking it," coach Schauer said. Johnsonburg (12-7) is scheduled to host Brockway on Friday. Ridgway (0-20) is scheduled to host Harmony (0-20) on Thursday. Both games will be Senior Night for the respective teams.


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Last Friday, the tribe issued a report saying some of the 25 barrels it recovered in July and August contained small explosive devices mixed with cluster bomb parts but that there was no immediate human or environmental threat.
Minnesota regulators are investigating how the Red Cliff Band of Ojibwe handled barrels of Cold War military waste that tribal members recovered last summer from Lake Superior.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency confirmed it has an open investigation into how the barrels were brought to shore and transported through Minnesota without proper permits or advance notification, the Duluth News Tribune reported Tuesday (http://bit.ly/14Pty5I ).
John Elling, director of the MPCA's hazardous waste division, said he couldn't comment on the investigation because it was still under way.
The MPCA and the newspaper have struggled to get information from the Wisconsin tribe on the contents of the barrels and recovery effort.
Last Friday, the tribe issued a report saying some of the 25 barrels it recovered in July and August contained small explosive devices mixed with cluster bomb parts but that there was no immediate human or environmental threat. The band said it also found munitions parts, ash, concrete and scrap metal similar to another haul found in the 1990s, and that there was no sign of radioactivity.
But the tribe also said the presence of explosives prompted it to scale back the $3.3 million federally funded recovery effort from the proposed 70 barrels to 25 so that money could be spent on safe disposal.
The band said it could be several more months before it releases a complete analysis of the contents.
Between 1957 and 1962, an estimated 1,457 steel drums were trucked from a Honeywell weapons plant in the Twin Cities to Duluth and secretly tossed off barges into Lake Superior. The 55-gallon barrels were dumped roughly along a line from the eastern Duluth city limits nearly to Two Harbors, from one mile to five miles off the Minnesota shore.
Several efforts have been made to retrieve them since the military confirmed their existence in 1977. The MPCA spent more than $400,000 between 1990 and 1994. While tests on some barrels turned up traces of toxic chemicals, MPCA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials concluded that leaving the remaining barrels under 200 feet of water posed no major risk.
The route that these 25 barrels took after they were recovered from the lake last year isn't clear.
In January, nearly six months after the barrels were recovered, MPCA officials said they still had no idea when or where any barrels were brought to shore. Neither Red Cliff officials nor the band's contractor, Duluth-based EMR, obtained permits or submitted manifests to land any hazardous material in the state or move it through Minnesota. The agency said the band also failed to provide information on where it would dispose of hazardous material, possibly in violation of state law.
While the MPCA was told that the band planned to transport recovered barrels through Wisconsin, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials told the News Tribune last month that the band told them it would move the barrels through Minnesota.
The Red Cliff band became involved in 2005, when tribal officials said they adopted the project as a way to attract federal military cleanup money. Though the Red Cliff Reservation is 50 miles from the nearest known dump site, the band has treaty authority to be involved in environmental and natural resource management on Lake Superior.


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Quite a few! Our academic programs range from those focusing on traditional agricultural subjects to environmental science, marketing, geology and horticulture.
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We hope you find the answers to your questions in the information on this page or throughout the website, but also feel free to contact us by phone or email if you have specific questions!
Quite a few! Our academic programs range from those focusing on traditional agricultural subjects to environmental science, marketing, geology and horticulture.
Yes, every year we have an awards banquet when we distribute about 140 scholarships for more than $120,000 in scholarships and awards. You can apply for scholarships through the UWRF website.
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, is only 30 miles east of Minneapolis-St Paul. You and your family can visit campus by signing up for one of our College Visit Days or scheduling a small group visit.
Our faculty are devoted to excellence in undergraduate education. Many faculty members have been honored with outside recognition of their teaching expertise. They focus on hands-on, real-world experiences that augment classroom learning.
You bet! We have programs to Mexico, Scotland, France and many other places. Check out our Global Connections page. There are also opportunities that are specific to a CAFES program, such as the India Trip, or opportunities that can be tailored to an individual major, such as this international horticulture internship.
Depending on what major or program of study you enter into, there are many facilities available for your use, including two laboratory farms, dairy and meat processing plants, fruit and vegetable processing lab, a greenhouse and more. All facilities are quite well equipped, but we are always working to improve. Currently, there are renovations planned for the dairy plant and the two laboratory farms.
Many of our students live on campus. See our Residence Life page for specific information about on-campus housing.
We have quite a list of student clubs and organizations in CAFES and there are many more campus-wide organizations that can be found on FalconSync.
Student Life offers athletics, intramural sports, events, field trips, clubs and much more! The list is long and the opportunities are spread across campus.
As a CAFES student, your career outlook looks great! Learn about where our graduates are working by visiting the alumni link on each program page. CAFES helps you prepare for graduation by working with industry to offer you practical internship experiences. Check out the CAFES Internship Office. UWRF also has a helpful Career Services site.
Yes, we offer a Master of Science in Agricultural Education and, beginning fall 2018, an MBA with Agribusiness Emphasis. You can also see other graduate programs offered at UWRF.
In a 2017 survey of new students in the UW-River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, 92% agreed or strongly agreed that UWRF was their first choice for college.


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Nduka M. Amankulor, MDAssistant Professor of Neurological SurgeryAssociate Director, Neurosurgical OncologyNeuro-Oncology, Spine Oncology
J. Brad Bellotte, MDChief of NeurosurgeryGreat Lakes Neurosurgery and NeurointerventionNeurosurgical and Spine Trauma, Brain and Spine Surgery
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Matt El-Kadi, MD, PhD, FACS Clinical Professor, Vice ChairmanNeurological SurgeryChief of Neurosurgery, UPMC PassavantSpine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Paul A. Gardner, MDAssociate Professor of Neurological Surgery Director, Center for Skull Base SurgeryMinimally Invasive and Skull Base Surgery, Brain Tumors, Neurovascular Surgery
Peter C. Gerszten, MD, MPH, FACSProfessor of Neurological SurgeryDirector, Percutaneous Spine ServiceSpine Radiosurgery, Spine Oncology
Stephanie Greene, MDAssistant Professor of Neurological SurgeryPediatric Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology, Neurovascular Surgery
Bradley A. Gross, MDAssistant Professor of Neurological SurgeryNeuroendoport® Surgery Program, Adult Neurosurgical Oncology
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L. Dade Lunsford, MD Lars Leksell Professor and Distinguished Professor of Neurological SurgeryDirector, Center for Image-Guided NeurosurgeryDirector, Residency Training ProgramGamma Knife® Radiosurgery, Neuro-Oncology
Joseph C. Maroon, MDHeindl Scholar in NeuroscienceClinical Professor of Neurological SurgerySpine Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Sports Medicine
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Ian F. Pollack, MDWalter E. Dandy Professor of Neurological SurgeryVice Chairman of Academic Affairs Chief, Pediatric NeurosurgeryCo-director, Neurosurgical OncologyPediatric Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology
R. Mark Richardson, MD, PhDAssociate Professor of Neurological SurgeryDirector, Epilepsy and Movement Disorders ProgramDirector, Brain Modulation LaboratoryAdult Epilepsy Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
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AICPA Speaks up Against Penalties in ID Theft Bill
July 18, 2013
Despite significant increases in identity theft screening and investigation efforts by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other agencies, tax-related identity theft continues to be a significant crime. The time required for a taxpayer to correct compromised federal tax records is substantial, with recent estimates of nine to twelve months or longer to get resolution.
Members of Congress have introduced various measures to curb the problem, including the Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 (S. 676), sponsored by Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) and three other Senate Democrats. Among the provisions in the bill supported by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) are those that would:
• enhance the Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) program established by the IRS for taxpayers whose identity has already been stolen or potentially compromised;
• limit the number of refunds to the same mailing address or account; and
• restrict access to the Death Master File, which is maintained by the Social Security Administration.
One provision to which the AICPA strongly objects is the increased penalty under sections 7216 and 6713 of the tax code for improper disclosure or use of information by preparers of returns. In comments to the Senate Finance Committee in a June 27, 2013 letter, Jeffrey A. Porter, chair of the AICPA's Tax Executive Committee, stated that increased penalties under these sections would not deter identity theft for two reasons: (1) Most tax-related identity theft is not perpetrated by tax return preparers and (2) if someone who purports to be a tax return preparer does engage in tax-related identity theft, there are more narrowly tailored and severe penalties in effect now.
However, the AICPA supported a provision in the bill that would add a new criminal penalty for using a false identity in connection with tax fraud. It would impose a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000.
Porter also expressed AICPA's concern about the deadlines proposed by the bill, writing that "six months is simply not enough time to develop well-reasoned rules and regulations and there can be unintended negative consequences stemming from hastily drawn regulations."
AICPA Recommendations
The AICPA made two recommendations to the Senate Finance Committee to help combat tax identity theft:
1) Implement new processes to verify a taxpayer's address before the refund is paid. For example, when an income tax return is received with an address that is different than the address on the prior year return, before issuing the refund, the IRS could consult the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) database to see if the taxpayer has notified the USPS of the same address change.
2) Expand the use of the IP PIN program available to taxpayers who have been the victim of tax-related identity theft so that taxpayers could request an IP PIN before becoming a victim of identity theft. The IP PIN could be used in place of a Social Security number when filing a tax return.
For articles and resources on identity theft, visit the AICPA's ID theft information page.


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General Comments: Futures were lower again yesterday in all three markets, with ideas that big selling will need to come from Brazil sooner or later, keeping all buying interest away. An increase in offers from Central America due to sharply higher differentials and from Vietnam due to better weather helped push prices lower. Talk of a big offseason crop coming this year in Brazil kept ideas that there will be a lot of Coffee for buyers around. Brazil has Coffee to sell, but production in other countries is more problematical. Brazil offers are not very strong right now. Reports of rust in Central America and the production cuts that it are still in the press. Central American losses next year could be 30% or more of the crop. Current crop development is still good this year in Brazil, and production areas are getting drier weather for the developing crop, although there are a few showers around. There is some talk the drier weather could stress trees. Production ideas remain big there. Central America crops are mostly harvested. Colombia is reported to have good conditions.
Overnight News: Certified stocks are lower today and are about 2.743 million bags. The ICO composite price is now 128.52 ct/lb. Brazil should get scattered showers. Temperatures will average near to above normal. Colombia should get scattered showers, and Central America and Mexico should get mostly dry conditions. Temperatures should average near to above normal. ICE said that 0 contracts were delivered today against March futures and that total deliveries for the month are 119 contracts.
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are down with objectives of 125.00 and 108.00 May. Support is at 131.00, 128.00, and 125.00 May, and resistance is at 138.00, 140.00, and 141.00 May. Trends in London are mixed. Support is at 2140, 2130, and 2115 May, and resistance is at 2200, 2220, and 2250 May. Trends in Sao Paulo are down with objectives of 161.00 May. Support is at 165.00, 162.00, and 159.00 September, and resistance is at 173.00, 177.00, and 180.00 September.
General Comments: Futures were mostly a little higher yesterday after trading both sides of unchanged. The market has already rallied a lot and now seems to be forming a congestion area. A sideways to lower trade could develop until the end of the month. Demand ideas remain strong overall based on the strong export paces seen in the USDA reports in recent weeks and on reports of tight domestic and world cash markets. Demand is still said to be strong, and sales for export have held up well given the price strength in recent weeks. The rally is coming at a time when certified stocks are building as well, although the overall certified stocks remain low. The current rally in new crop prices are bringing into question what farmers will plant this year. Some producers in the Delta are noting the recent price rally and might decide to plant more Cotton this year. The plantings intentions report will be released at the end of the month. Indian corporate executives told wire services yesterday that the country might need to import much more Cotton than normal as the government keeps buying from producers but then holds on to the stocks.
Overnight News: The Delta and Southeast will see dry conditions until precipitation develops Friday and this weekend. Temperatures will average near to below normal, then turn warmer this weekend. Texas will get dry weather. Temperatures will average near to above normal this week and near to below normal this weekend. The USDA spot price is now 85.84 ct/lb. ICE said that certified Cotton stocks are now 0.421 million bales, from 0.420 million yesterday.
Chart Trends: Trends in Cotton are mixed to up with objectives of 93.90 May. Support is at 89.80, 88.80, and 87.60 May, with resistance of 91.60, 92.60, and 93.90 May.
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BIKE thefts in Cambridge are expected to rise this month because of the thousands of students who are arriving for university. Figures seen by Cambridge News show that October is the worst month for cycle theft.
There were 1,433 cycle thefts in the city between January- July, prompting a police crackdown on the crime, but there is a massive increase in bikes being stolen during autumn as 30,000 university students arrive in the city.
In October 2006 and 2007, more than 300 bikes were stolen, and this compared to 140 in April 2006 and 170 during the same month in 2007 and 2008. The figure fell to around 225 last year, but due to the increase in bike thefts in other months this year police are expecting a record number this month.
Cambridge City Councillor Lewis Herbert has called for more secure areas for cyclists to leave bikes and told Cambridge News: "I hope the publicity campaign helps but I am still worried and very concerned at risk of a major outbreak of thefts in the autumn and the high theft figures through 2009.
"There is organised theft across the city of bikes not locked to fixtures and the problem of new bikes and new students in the autumn. Cycle theft is probably the biggest readily reducible set of crimes in the city and as Cambridgeshire Chief Constable Julie Spence and others like me have said, it needs a far tougher set of initiatives to crack it."
Sgt Gordon Morgenthaler of Cambridgeshire Police has teamed up with Cambridge City Council and the Cambridge Cycling Campaign as well as cycle shops in the city to raise awareness about the crime, and he is asking people to register their bikes on immobilise.com.
Almost a quarter of student cyclists at universities in the UK have been the victim of a bike thief, according to research carried out from M&S home insurance.
The survey found that 14 per cent of students have been burgled while at university and 22 per cent of student cyclists have had their bikes stolen. Despite this, only 16 per cent of students have taken out an insurance policy to cover their possessions whilst living in student accommodation.
M&S Head of General Insurance Steve Price said: "Cycling has grown in popularity in recent years among green-minded students who want to save money and do their bit for the environment. Unfortunately bikes are a prime target for thieves and cyclists should take basic security steps to decrease the risk of becoming a victim. Simple measures like leaving your bike in a well-lit area and using a good quality lock can deter a would-be thief."
M&S Money offers cyclists the following security advice - register your bike model, make and frame number, contact local police for advice, store your bike in a secure garage or shed and keep the door locked, avoid leaving your bike in isolated or dimly lit places, always lock your bicycle, secure removable parts, and lock both wheels and the frame together.