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Custodian REIT plc is pleased to announce the completion of its second property purchase following its initial placing and admission to the Main Market on the London Stock Exchange.
Custodian REIT plc has acquired a well-established Toyota car dealership on Mallory Road, Peterborough. The property comprises a 25,724 sq ft showroom and workshop on a 1.62 acre site. The property is located on a busy motor park, close to the city centre where other motor dealerships franchisees are available. This include Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Suzuki, Peugeot, Vauxhall and Honda.
The property is let to Marshall Motor Group Limited with an unexpired lease term of five years. The property is let at a passing rent of £225,500 per annum, reflecting a net initial yield of 8.5%. The purchase consideration of £2.5 million was funded from the Company's own cash resources.
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Judge confirmed Monday that he will be competing in this month's Home Run Derby along with teammate Gary Sanchez. Few predicted this level of success for Judge after he struggled to make consistent contact in a brief stint with the Yankees last season.
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- June 25, 2012
Children at The Infants' Home enjoy a performance of song, dance and stories to mark NAIDOC Week.
Peta Strachan and Rayma Johnson from the Jannawi Dance Theatre gave a performance for children at The Infants' Home to celebrate indigenous culture.
Jannawi means With Me, With You in the Dharug language.
The performance was part of NAIDOC Week, when events are held around Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee.
Peta and Rayma are former dancers with the famous Bangarra Dance Theatre. They have both travelled all over the world performing in Aboriginal dance companies.
Peta was part of the opening and closing ceremonies for the Sydney 2000 Olympics and Rayma performed in the opening ceremony for the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
On their visit to The Infants' Home they used dance, music and words to tell stories about indigenous Australians. Peta and Rayma invited the children to join in. They didn't need to be asked twice.
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I heard about the author, Sue Grafton, when I read the book, 'Chicken Soup For The Writer's Soul.' It mentions her story, about how she got her works published which was mainly a collection of mystery fiction of what came to be known as 'the alphabet series' as each novel had an alphabet in its title.
When I came across one of the novels, 'L for Lawless', in the college library, I excitedly picked it up hoping to be treated to an excellent thriller. However, my hopes, though not completely dashed, but nonetheless they were subdued. The novel was a bit uninspiring and did not motivate me to read her other novels.
'L for Lawless' stars her usual private investigator, Kinsey Millhone. The novel begins with her narrating how she got involved in this mystery and how she regrets it. She recalls how it all started when a friend, Henry Pitts, asked her to look into late Johnny Lee's mysterious absence of records in the Army Office when in fact he was a World War 2 fighter pilot. He had recently died and his grandson, Bucky, wanted a decent funeral paid for by the Armed Services. This request seemed harmless, a little bit of snooping around would have easily solved the problem or so Kinsey thought. Each passing day, a new aspect of Johnny's life was unearthed and she found herself sinking deeper into his mucky past. A couple of break-ins in his house signaled even more mysterious trouble which Ray Rawson, an apparently old friend, helped Kinsey to understand. As she plunged into solving this 'easy' problem she found more criminal shadows in both Rawson's and Lee's past and unfortunately a brutal killer was set on her trail!
The novel, 'L for Lawless' has great twists and turns, an easy weekend read, does not test the reader's intelligence, a good time pass.
What didn't work for me was the countless descriptions. Some of them are essential to move the plot but some just drag the pace. For eg, while Kinsey was in an airport, walking towards the convener belt, a dozen descriptions of what she observes is mentioned but that could be easily avoided as her observations in no way help her solve the case or move forward with it atleast.
I don't know why, but when I was reading the book, I felt a nagging in my head that I was reading just an older version of Nancy Drew. Don't get me wrong, it is not kiddish or a rosy book. It has its own set of blood and gore and definite shock and surprises.
The story is good but somehow does not click with me. I feel it is a bit amateurish. There are several other thrillers that are much more engaging and intelligent.
'Such A Long Journey', the debut novel of Rohinton Mistry was in the news due to it being banned by the esteemed vice chancellor of Mumbai University. Leaving aside all the political crap raked up by the Shiv Sena, the book is an exceptional work of literature and no one should be denied the right to read such a fantastic book.
'Such A Long Journey' in general is a story of a Parsi man, Gustad Noble, livng in the then Bombay in a Parsi Khodadad Building. It is set during 1971 when East Pakistan was at war with West Pakistan and millions of refugees poured into India, particularly Bengal, due to unspeakable crimes committed on them by brute forces of West Pakistan.
Gustad is a bank clerk whose eldest son, Sohrab, gets into IIT but wants to continue his BA much to the dismay of Gustad, his other son, Darius is a sort of a body builder while his daughter, Roshan, falls ill constantly with bouts of fever and diarrhea. Gustad had known better times, more prosperous times. If his family troubles weren't enough, his old friend Jimmy Bilimoria sends a letter asking him to help out in a preposterous, somewhat heroic, somewhat illegal manner.
In between all these happenings of Gustad's life, Mistry exposes the reader to an assorted motley of characters whose lives are entwined with Gustad's. For eg, his homely , superstitious wife-Dilnavaz,the fumbling, handicapped-Tehmul, the bipolar Ghulam Mohammad, the philosophical pavement artist, his college friend-Malcolm etc. The best thing about Mistry's novel is the apart from the realistic and episodic descriptions of the main character's lives, he also imbues even the most trivial and seemingly unimportant character with stark and singular qualities that immediately make them memorable. He is skilled in the way of characterization.
Mistry provides the reader with a glimpse of the way of life at that time, gives fleeting images and vast descriptions of certain peculiar aspects of Bombay like the House Of Cages, Mount Mary Church and most importantly, a middle class Parsi way of life in Bombay.
'Such A Long Journey' has no clear cut divisions, like many other novels, of prologue, climax, epilogue or conclusion. The story goes on with a smooth flow, carrying the reader through Gustad's and others' lives. There is no obvious climax, no resolute conclusion. In fact, the end of the book suffuses one with a sweet lingering feeling of nostalgic happiness and sadness. There are no shades of excitement in the book except for parts when Gustad is engaged in helping out Jimmy. There are flecks of suspense in those parts. Other then that, 'Such A Long Journey' has no proper plot, no climax, no thrills and frills. This is not a disadvantage but for those who prefer the above aspects may find the book largely monotonous. 'Such A Long Journey' depicts Gustad's life. It portrays it realistically and it is as if the reader is being taken through his life. And in real life, there are hardly any clear distinctions of plot and climax and such stuff. Thus the story tries to mimic this aspect and Mistry has thus created a unique novel.
The rest can easily pick up the book, sit cozily on an armchair, cuddle up and let Mistry draw you into the ups and downs, highs and lows of Gustad's life. Let yourself journey through 'Noble' Bombay.
I had heard that Lee Child was a good author in the thriller genre. So when I came across his books in my college library I quickly borrowed one. 'Die Trying' was the first Lee Child book I read and it totally lived upto my expectations. Its an explosive read, very gritty and fast paced.
The story is about a high profile kidnap of Holly Johnson,a FBI agent and the daughter of an American government hotshot, General Johnson, in which Lee Child's popular protagonist, Jack Reacher inadvertently gets involved. Reacher easily surmises that the kidnappers want something from Holly and when they reach their hideout, they come face to face with a bunch of well organized , well armed militia that is bent on gaining independence from the US government. Meanwhile, the FBI, General Johnson do everything in their power to get Holly back safe and sound. The book is exciting for most parts and reaches its crescendo at the end with a brilliant chase scene.
'Die Trying' is a treat for all lovers of thriller and crime fiction. Its hard to keep the book down. The pace is upbeat, the story is action packed with guns, missiles, military, kidnaps, torture, brutality, violence etc. The writing is not like a masterpiece but rather contemporary, fast and comprehensible. However, Lee Child could have used less of military jargon which for a laywoman like me is hard to understand.
But all in all, I will give the book two thumbs up and rate it at 8 out of 10. 'Die Trying' is a really terrific thriller. A must for all who like and adore this genre.


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James Nunno or Christopher Priddy, AD/CVD Enforcement Group I, Office 2, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-0783 or (202) 482-1130, respectively.
The Applicable Statute
Unless otherwise indicated, all citations to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act) are references to the provisions effective January 1, 1995, the effective date of the amendments made to the Act by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA). In addition, unless otherwise indicated, all citations to the Department's regulations are to 19 CFR part 351 (2000).
Preliminary Determination
We preliminarily determine that pure magnesium in granular form (granular pure magnesium) from the People's Republic of China (PRC) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV), as provided in section 733 of the Act. The estimated margins of sales at LTFV are shown in the "Suspension of Liquidation" section of this notice.
Case History
Since the initiation of this investigation (Initiation of Antidumping Duty Investigations: Pure Magnesium from Israel, the Russian Federation, and the People's Republic of China, 65 FR 68121 (Nov. 14, 2000)) (Notice of Initiation), the following events have occurred:
On December 1, 2000, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) issued an affirmative preliminary injury determination in this case (see ITC Investigation No. 731-TA-895-897).
Also on December 1, 2000, the petitioners in this case (i.e., the Magnesium Corporation of America (Magcorp) and the United Steel Workers of America, Locals 482 and 8319) requested that the Department modify the scope of this investigation to exclude certain magnesium products that are prepared solely for use as a desulfurizer in steel-making from the scope of the investigation. On December 4, 2000, we received comments on the scope of the investigation from ESM Group, Inc. (ESM), a U.S. manufacturer of magnesium powder and desulfurizing reagents. In its submission, ESM requested that the Department exclude from the scope: (1) Magnesium-based reagents, in accordance with the petitioners' intention not to capture such products; and (2) pure magnesium in granular form, because it is a separate class or kind of merchandise from magnesium ingots. For further discussion, see the "Scope of Investigation" and "Comments on Scope" sections of the notice, below.
On December 11, 2000, the Department issued an antidumping questionnaire to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC) and requested that MOFTEC forward the questionnaire to all companies which manufactured and/or exported the subject merchandise during the period of investigation (POI). We also sent courtesy copies of the antidumping duty questionnaire to the China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals, and Chemicals Importers and Exporters, and to each of the companies identified in the petition as possible exporters/producers of the subject merchandise during the POI. The letters provided to MOFTEC and those companies identified in the petition as producers and/or exporters of pure magnesium provided deadlines for responses to the different sections of the questionnaire.
On January 9, 2001, the Department received a section A questionnaire response from Minmetals Precious & Rare Minerals Import and Export (Minmetals/CNNMIT).[1] On January 23, 2001, the Department received section C and D questionnaire responses from Minmetals/CNNMIT and its suppliers, Taiyuan Shi Geng Yang Enterprise Company, Ltd. (Taiyuan) and Wealth (HEBI) Co., Ltd. (HEBI). We issued supplemental questionnaires to Minmetals/CNNMIT, Taiyuan, and HEBI and received responses to these supplemental questionnaires in February and March 2001.
On January 19, 2001, the Department invited interested parties to comment on surrogate country selection and to provide publicly available information for valuing the factors of production. We received responses from both the petitioners and Minmetals/CNNMIT on February 13, 2001. The petitioners and Minmetals/CNNMIT filed rebuttal comments on surrogate values in February and March 2001.
On March 1, 2001, pursuant to 19 CFR 351.205(e), the petitioners made a timely request to postpone the preliminary determination. We granted this request and, on March 6, 2001, postponed the preliminary determination until no later than April 23, 2001. See Notice of Postponement of Preliminary Determinations of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Pure Magnesium From Israel, the Russian Federation, and the People's Republic of China and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination With Final Antidumping Duty Determinations: Pure Magnesium From Israel, 66 FR 14546, 14547 (Mar. 13, 2001).
Postponement of the Final Determination
Section 735(a)(2) of the Act provides that a final determination may be postponed until not later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the preliminary determination if, in the event of an affirmative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by exporters who account for a significant proportion of exports of the subject merchandise, or in the event of a negative preliminary determination, a request for such postponement is made by the petitioner. The Department's regulations, at 19 CFR 351.210(e)(2), require that requests by respondents for postponement of a final determination be accompanied by a request for extension of provisional measures from a four-month period to not more than six months.
On April 12, 2001, Minmetals/CNNMIT requested that, in the event of Start Printed Page 21315an affirmative preliminary determination in this investigation, the Department postpone its final determination until 135 days after the publication of the preliminary determination. Minmetals/CNNMIT also included a request to extend the provisional measures to not more than six months. Accordingly, since we have made an affirmative preliminary determination, we have postponed the final determination until not later than 135 days after the date of the publication of the preliminary determination.
Scope of Investigation
There is an existing antidumping duty order on pure magnesium from the PRC. See Notice of Antidumping Duty Orders: Pure Magnesium From the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation and Ukraine; Notice of Amended Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Antidumping Duty Investigation of Pure Magnesium From the Russian Federation, 60 FR 25691 (May 12, 1995). The scope of this investigation excludes pure magnesium that is already covered by the existing order, and classifiable under 8104.11.00 and 8104.19.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
The scope of this investigation includes imports of pure magnesium products, regardless of chemistry, including, without limitation, raspings, granules, turnings, chips, powder, and briquettes, except as noted above.
Pure magnesium includes: (1) Products that contain at least 99.95 percent primary magnesium, by weight (generally referred to as "ultra-pure" magnesium); (2) products that contain less than 99.95 percent but not less than 99.8 percent pure magnesium, by weight (generally referred to as "pure" magnesium); (3) chemical combinations of pure magnesium and other material(s) in which the pure magnesium content is 50 percent or greater, but less than 99.8 percent, by weight, and that do not conform to an "ASTM Specification for Magnesium Alloy" [2] (generally referred to as "off-specification pure" magnesium); and (4) physical mixtures of pure magnesium and other material(s) in which the pure magnesium content is 50 percent or greater, but less than 99.8 percent, by weight, except that mixtures containing 90 percent or less pure magnesium, by weight, when mixed with lime, calcium metal, calcium silicon, calcium carbide, calcium carbonate, carbon slag coagulants, and/or fluorspar, are excluded.
The merchandise subject to this investigation is classifiable under 8104.30.00 of the HTSUS. Although the HTSUS subheading is provided for convenience and customs purposes, the written description of the merchandise under investigation is dispositive.
Comments on Scope
In accordance with our regulations, we set aside a period of time for parties to raise issues regarding product coverage and encouraged all parties to submit such comments within 20 calendar days of publication of the Notice of Initiation. See Notice of Initiation, 65 FR at 68123. On December 1, 2000, the petitioners requested that the Department clarify that the scope of this investigation excludes finished mixtures containing pure magnesium and/or off-specification pure magnesium prepared solely for use as a desulfurizer in steel-making, unless such mixtures contain only minimal amounts of non-magnesium materials in order to circumvent an antidumping order. On December 4, 2000, ESM submitted a letter supporting the petitioners' position that magnesium-based reagents should not be included in the scope of the Department's investigation. On January 30, 2001, the petitioners submitted proposed language to further clarify their intent with respect to the scope of this investigation. Based on this submission, we have revised the scope to exclude reagent magnesium.
In its December 4 submission, ESM also argued that pure magnesium ingot and granular magnesium constitute separate classes or kinds of merchandise and that the Department should exclude granular magnesium from the scope of the investigation. However, we note that the scope of the investigation includes only granular magnesium. As a consequence, ESM's comments provide no basis for altering the scope.
On April 10, 2001, Rossborough Manufacturing Co., L.P., requested that the Department amend the scope of this investigation to exclude certain additional reagent mixtures and imports of granular magnesium used for making reagent mixtures. Rossborough's submission was filed too late to be given proper consideration for purposes of the preliminary determination, but we will consider these issues for the final determination.
Period of Investigation
Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.204(b)(1), the POI for an investigation involving merchandise from a non-market economy is the two most recent fiscal quarters prior to the month of the filing of the petition (i.e., October 2000). Therefore, in this case, the POI is April 1, 2000, through September 30, 2000.
Nonmarket Economy Country Status
The Department has treated the PRC as a nonmarket economy (NME) country in all past antidumping investigations. See, e.g., Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Certain Preserved Mushrooms from the People's Republic of China, 63 FR 72255, 72256 (Dec. 31, 1998) (Mushrooms). A designation as a NME remains in effect until it is revoked by the Department. See section 771(18)(C) of the Act.
When the Department is investigating imports from a NME country, section 773(c)(1) of the Act directs us to base normal value (NV) on the NME producer's factors of production, valued in a comparable market economy that is a significant producer of comparable merchandise. The sources of individual factor prices are discussed under the "Normal Value" section of the notice, below.
No party in this investigation has requested a revocation of the PRC's NME status. We have, therefore, preliminarily continued to treat the PRC as a NME.
Separate Rates
Minmetals/CNNMIT is owned by "the whole people" and has provided the separate rates information in its section A response. Minmetals/CNNMIT has stated that there is no element of government ownership or control and has requested a separate company-specific rate.
As stated in Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Silicon Carbide from the People's Republic of China, 59 FR 22585, 25586 (May 2, 1994) (Silicon Carbide) and Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Furfuryl Alcohol from the People's Republic of China, 60 FR 22544, 25545 (May 8, 1995) (Furfuryl Alcohol), ownership of the company by "all the people" does not require the application of a single rate. Accordingly, Minmetals/CNNMIT is eligible for consideration of a separate rate.
The Department's separate rate test is not concerned, in general, with macroeconomic/border-type controls (e.g., export licenses, quotas, and minimum export prices), particularly if these controls are imposed to prevent dumping. The test focuses, rather, on controls over the investment, pricing, and output decision-making process at the individual firm level. See Certain Start Printed Page 21316Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate from Ukraine: Final Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value, 62 FR 61754, 61757 (Nov. 19, 1997); Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 62 FR 61276, 61279 (Nov. 17, 1997); and Honey from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less than Fair Value, 60 FR 14725, 14726 (Mar. 20, 1995).
To establish whether a firm is sufficiently independent from government control to be entitled to a separate rate, the Department analyzes each exporting entity under a test arising out of the Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Sparklers from the People's Republic of China, 56 FR 20588, 20589 (May 6, 1991), as modified by Silicon Carbide. Under the separate rates criteria, the Department assigns separate rates in NME cases only if the respondents can demonstrate the absence of both de jure and de facto governmental control over export activities. See Silicon Carbide and Furfuryl Alcohol.
1. Absence of De Jure Control
The Department considers the following de jure criteria in determining whether an individual company may be granted a separate rate: (1) An absence of restrictive stipulations associated with an individual exporter's business and export licenses; (2) any legislative enactments decentralizing control of companies; and (3) any other formal measures by the government decentralizing control of companies.
Minmetals/CNNMIT has placed on the record a number of documents to demonstrate absence of de jure control, including the "Law of the People's Republic of China on Industrial Enterprises Owned By the Whole People," and the 1992 regulations that supplemented it, "Provisions on Changing the Systems of Business Operations for State Owned Enterprises."
In prior cases, the Department has analyzed these laws and found that they establish an absence of de jure control. See, e.g., Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination: Certain Partial-Extension Steel Drawer Slides With Rollers From the People's Republic of China, 60 FR 29571, 29573 (June 5, 1995); [3] Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Manganese Metal From the People's Republic of China, 60 FR 56045, 56046 (Nov. 6, 1995). We have no new information in this proceeding which would cause us to reconsider this determination. For the purposes of this investigation and in prior cases, the Department has also analyzed the "Industrial Enterprises Law" and found that this law establishes mechanisms for private control of companies which indicate an absence of de jure control. See Pure Magnesium from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of New Shipper Review, 63 FR 3085, 3086 (Jan. 21, 1998).
According to Minmetals/CNNMIT, pure magnesium exports are not affected by export licensing provisions or export quotas. Minmetals/CNNMIT claims to have autonomy in setting the contract prices for sales of granular pure magnesium through independent price negotiations with its foreign customers without interference from the PRC government. Based on the assertions of Minmetals/CNNMIT, we preliminarily determine that there is an absence of de jure government control over the pricing and marketing decisions of Minmetals/CNNMIT with respect to its granular pure magnesium export sales.
2. Absence of De Facto Control
As stated in previous cases, there is some evidence that certain enactments of the PRC central government have not been implemented uniformly among different sectors and/or jurisdictions in the PRC. See Mushrooms, 63 FR at 72257. Therefore, the Department has determined that an analysis of de facto control is critical in determining whether respondents are, in fact, subject to a degree of governmental control which would preclude the Department from assigning separate rates.
The Department typically considers four factors in evaluating whether each respondent is subject to de facto governmental control of its export functions: (1) Whether the export prices are set by, or subject to, the approval of a governmental authority; (2) whether the respondent has authority to negotiate and sign contracts, and other agreements; (3) whether the respondent has autonomy from the government in making decisions regarding the selection of its management; and (4) whether the respondent retains the proceeds of its export sales and makes independent decisions regarding disposition of profits or financing of losses. See Id.
Minmetals/CNNMIT has asserted the following: (1) It establishes its own export prices; (2) it negotiates contracts without guidance from any governmental entities or organizations; (3) it makes its own personnel decisions; and (4) it retains the proceeds of its export sales, uses profits according to its business needs, and has the authority to sell its assets and to obtain loans. Additionally, Minmetals/CNNMIT's questionnaire responses indicate that it does not coordinate with other exporters in setting prices or in determining which companies will sell to which markets. This information supports a preliminary finding that there is an absence of de facto governmental control of the export functions of these companies. Consequently, we preliminarily determine that Minmetals/CNNMIT has met the criteria for the application of separate rates.
PRC-Wide Rate and Use of Facts Otherwise Available
As in all NME cases, the Department implements a policy whereby there is a rebuttable presumption that all exporters or producers located in the NME comprise a single exporter under common government control, the "NME entity." The Department assigns a single NME rate to the NME entity unless an exporter can demonstrate eligibility for a separate rate.
Information on the record of this investigation indicates that there are numerous producers/exporters of the subject merchandise in the PRC. As noted in the "Case History" section above, all exporters were given the opportunity to respond to the Department's questionnaire. Based upon our knowledge of PRC exporters and the fact that U.S. import statistics show that responding companies did not account for all imports into the United States from the PRC, we have preliminarily determined that PRC exporters of granular pure magnesium failed to respond to our questionnaire.
Section 776(a)(2) of the Act provides that if an interested party or any other person (A) withholds information that has been requested by the administering authority; (B) fails to provide such information by the deadlines for the submission of the information or in the form and manner requested, subject to subsections (c)(1) and (e) of section 782 of the Act; (C) significantly impedes a proceeding under this title; or (D) provides such information but the information cannot be verified as provided in section 782(i) of the Act, the Start Printed Page 21317administering authority shall, subject to section 782(d) of the Act, use the facts otherwise available in reaching the applicable determination under this title.
Section 776(b) of the Act further provides that adverse inferences may be used when a party has failed to cooperate by not acting to the best of its ability to comply with a request for information. The producers/exporters that decided not to respond to the Department's questionnaire failed to act to the best of their ability in this investigation. Absent a response, we must presume government control of these companies. See, e.g., Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Bicycles from the People's Republic of China, 61 FR 19026, 19028 (Apr. 30, 1996); Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Certain Cold-Rolled Flat-Rolled Carbon-Quality Steel Products From the Russian Federation, 65 FR 5510, 5518 (Feb. 4, 2000). Moreover, the Department has determined that, in selecting from among the facts otherwise available, an adverse inference is warranted.
In accordance with our standard practice, as adverse facts available, we are assigning as the PRC-wide rate the higher of: (1) The highest margin stated in the notice of initiation; or (2) the highest margin calculated for any respondent in this investigation. See, e.g., Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Certain Cold-Rolled Carbon Quality Steel Products from the People's Republic of China, 64 FR 34660 (May 31, 2000) and accompanying decision memorandum at Comment 1. In this case, the preliminary adverse facts available margin is 305.56 percent, which is the highest margin stated in the notice of initiation. See Notice of Initiation, 65 FR at 68124.
Section 776(b) of the Act states that an adverse inference may include reliance on information derived from the petition. See also SAA at 870. Section 776(c) of the Act provides that, when the Department relies on secondary information (such as the petition) in using the facts otherwise available, it must, to the extent practicable, corroborate that information from independent sources that are reasonably at its disposal.
The SAA clarifies that "corroborate" means that the Department will satisfy itself that the secondary information to be used has probative value. See SAA at 870. The SAA also states that independent sources used to corroborate such evidence may include, for example, published price lists, official import statistics, and customs data, and information obtained from interested parties during the particular investigation. See SAA at 870.
In order to determine the probative value of the margins in the petition for use as adverse facts available for purposes of this determination, we examined evidence supporting the calculations in the petition. In accordance with section 776(c) of the Act, to the extent practicable, we examined the key elements of the export price (EP) and NV calculations on which the margins in the petitions were based.
In order to corroborate the petition's EP calculations, we compared the prices in the petition for granular pure magnesium to the prices submitted by Minmetals/CNNMIT. In order to corroborate the petitioners' NV calculation, we compared the petitioners' factor consumption and surrogate value data for granular pure magnesium to the data reported by Taiyuan and HEBI for the most significant factors—material inputs, energy, labor, factory overhead, and selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses, and profit—and to the values selected for the preliminary determination, as discussed below.
As discussed in the April 23, 2001, memorandum from the team to the file entitled "Corroboration of Data Contained in the Petition for Assigning an Adverse Facts Available Rate," we found that the U.S. price and factors of production information in the petition to be reasonable and of probative value. As a number of the surrogate values selected for the preliminary determination differed from those used in the petition, notably the values for ferrosilicon, dolomite, electricity, and coal, we compared the petition margin calculations to the calculations based on the selected surrogate values wherever possible and found they were reasonably close. Therefore, we preliminarily determine that the petition information continues to have probative value. Accordingly, we find that the highest margin stated in the notice of initiation, 305.56 percent, is corroborated within the meaning of section 776(c) of the Act.
Fair Value Comparisons
To determine whether sales of the subject merchandise by Minmetals/CNNMIT for export to or within the United States were made at LTFV, we compared the EP to the NV, as described in the "Export Price," and "Normal Value" sections of this notice, below. In accordance with section 777A(d)(1)(A)(i) of the Act, we compared POI-wide weighted-average EPs to the NV.
Export Price
For Minmetals/CNNMIT, we used EP methodology in accordance with section 772(a) of the Act because the subject merchandise was sold directly to unaffiliated customers in the United States prior to importation and constructed export price methodology was not otherwise appropriate. We calculated EP based on packed CIF prices to the first unaffiliated purchaser in the United States. Where appropriate, we made deductions from the starting price for foreign inland freight from the plant to the port of export, foreign brokerage and handling, marine insurance, and ocean freight. As certain of these movement services were provided by NME suppliers, we valued them using Indian rates. For further discussion of our use of surrogate data in an NME proceeding, as well as selection of India as the appropriate surrogate country, see the "Normal Value" section of this notice, below.
For foreign inland freight we used price quotes obtained by the Department from Indian truck freight companies in November 1999. These price quotes were recently used in the administrative review of persulfates from the PRC, and were also used in the investigation of bulk aspirin from the PRC. See Persulfates from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, and Partial Rescission of Administrative Review, 66 FR 18439, 18441 (Apr. 9, 2001) (Persulfates 1999-2000 Preliminary Results); Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Bulk Aspirin From the People's Republic of China, 65 FR 116, 118 (Jan. 3, 2000).
With respect to foreign brokerage and handling, marine insurance and ocean freight, Minmetals/CNNMIT asserted that it used market-economy suppliers for its shipments of granular pure magnesium. However, based on the submitted information, we could not establish that the brokerage and handling and marine insurance expenses Minmetals/CNNMIT paid reflect prices set by market-economy carriers. Specifically, we found that Minmetals/CNNMIT was unable to demonstrate that its brokerage and handling expenses were invoiced in a market-economy currency. Furthermore, marine insurance was paid to a PRC company, not a market-economy supplier. Regarding ocean freight, while Minmetals/CNNMIT did provide an invoice from a market-economy supplier in a market-economy currency, it was Start Printed Page 21318unable to demonstrate that it paid for this expense in such currency.[4] For further discussion, see the April 23, 2001, concurrence memorandum from the team. Therefore, in accordance with our practice, we based these charges on surrogate values. See, e.g., Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Certain Non-Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate from the People's Republic of China, 65 FR 19873 (Apr. 13, 2000) and accompanying decision memorandum at Comment 3; and Sebacic Acid From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 65 FR 49537 (Aug. 14, 2000) (Sebacic Acid 1998-1999 Final Results) and accompanying decision memorandum at Comment 8.
Accordingly, we valued foreign brokerage and handling expenses using public information reported in the new shipper review of stainless steel wire rod from India. See Certain Stainless Steel Wire Rod From India; Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative and New Shipper Reviews, 63 FR 48184, 48185 (Sept. 9, 1998); see also the "Preliminary Determination Factors Valuation Memorandum from the Team to the File," dated April 23, 2001, at page 6 (Factors Memorandum). For marine insurance we used the June 1998 marine insurance data used in Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China; Preliminary Results of 1998-1999 Administrative Review, Partial Rescission of Review, and Notice of Intent To Revoke Order in Part, 65 FR 41944, 41948 (July 7, 2000).[5] For ocean freight we used the freight expense reported by the respondent as a surrogate value, for the reasons noted above. Where appropriate, we adjusted the values to reflect inflation up to the POI using the wholesale price indices (WPI) or producer price indices (PPI) published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Normal Value
A. Surrogate Country
Section 773(c)(4) of the Act requires the Department to value the NME producer's factors of production, to the extent possible, in one or more market economy countries that: (1) Are at a level of economic development comparable to that of the NME country, and (2) are significant producers of comparable merchandise. The Department has determined that India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines are countries comparable to the PRC in terms of overall economic development. See Memorandum from Jeffrey May to Louis Apple, dated January 18, 2001.
According to the available information on the record, we have determined that both India and Indonesia meet the statutory requirements for an appropriate surrogate country for the PRC. For purposes of the preliminary determination, we have selected India as the surrogate country, based on the quality and contemporaneity of the currently available data. Accordingly, we have calculated NV using Indian values for the PRC producers' factors of production. We have obtained and relied upon publicly available information wherever possible.
B. Factors of Production
In accordance with section 773(c) of the Act, we calculated NV based on factors of production reported by Minmetals/CNNMIT for the POI. To calculate NV, the reported per-unit factor quantities were multiplied by publicly available Indian surrogate values.
For purposes of calculating NV, we valued PRC factors of production, in accordance with section 773(c)(1) of the Act. Factors of production include, but are not limited to: (1) Hours of labor required; (2) quantities of raw materials employed; (3) amounts of energy and other utilities consumed; and (4) representative capital cost, including depreciation. In examining surrogate values, we selected, where possible, the publicly available value which was: (1) An average non-export value; (2) representative of a range of prices within the POI or most contemporaneous with the POI; (3) product-specific; and (4) tax-exclusive. For a more detailed explanation of the methodology used in calculating various surrogate values, see the Factors Memorandum. In accordance with this methodology, we valued the factors of production as follows:
In selecting the surrogate values, we considered the quality, specificity, and contemporaneity of the data. As appropriate, we adjusted input prices by including freight costs to make them delivered prices. We added to Indian surrogate values surrogate freight costs using the shorter of the reported distance from the domestic supplier to the factory or the distance from the nearest seaport to the factory. This adjustment is in accordance with the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's decision in Sigma Corporation v. United States, 117 F. 3d 1401, 1407-08 (Fed. Cir. 1997). For foreign inland freight on inputs we used price quotes obtained by the Department from Indian truck freight companies in November 1999. As noted above, these price quotes were used in Persulfates 1999-2000 Preliminary Results, and were also used in the investigation of bulk aspirin from the PRC. With regard to rail freight, we based our calculation on information from the Indian Railway Conference Association. Where appropriate, we adjusted the values to reflect inflation up to the POI using the WPI published by the IMF.
We valued fluorite powder using 1998 Indian import statistics as published by the United Nations. We valued ferrosilicon and dolomite using price quotes obtained by Minmetals/CNNMIT from Tata International Limited, an Indian producer of ferro-alloys. Where appropriate, we adjusted the values to reflect inflation up to the POI using the WPI published by the IMF.
We valued labor based on a regression-based wage rate, in accordance with 19 CFR 351.408(c)(3).
To value coal, we relied on import prices contained in the March 1999 issue of Monthly Statistics of the Foreign Trade of India. These data were used in the antidumping duty administrative review of persulfates from the PRC. See Persulfates 1999-2000 Preliminary Results, 66 FR at 18442. We adjusted the values to reflect inflation up to the POI using the WPI published by the IMF. For electricity, we derived a surrogate value based on 1998/1999 electricity price data published by Tata Energy Research Institute. These data were used in the antidumping duty administrative review of manganese metal from the PRC. See Notice of Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Manganese Metal from the People's Republic of China, 66 FR 15076 (Mar. 15, 2001) and accompanying decision memorandum at Comment 10. See also Persulfates 1999-2000 Preliminary Results, 66 FR at 18442. We adjusted the electricity values to reflect inflation up Start Printed Page 21319to the POI using the electricity-specific price index published by the Reserve Bank of India.
We valued grinding services provided by a subcontractor using the factors of production reported for this company, because we were unable to obtain a surrogate value for its services. Specifically, we valued the labor and electricity factors of production using the same sources noted above. In addition, we added amounts for factory overhead, depreciation, SG&A expenses, and interest expenses derived from the financial statements of Southern Magnesium and Chemicals Ltd., an Indian magnesium metal producer. This information was supplied by the petitioners in the petition. Because these financial statements showed a loss, we calculated a profit ratio using the 1998/1999 financial aggregates and ratios data published by the Economic Intelligence Service and the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. This information was supplied by Minmetals/CNNMIT in its February 13, 2001, surrogate value submission. For further discussion, see the April 23, 2001, concurrence memorandum from the team.
To value plastic bags, plastic wrapper, and wooden pallets (i.e., the packing materials reported by the respondent), we used import values from the Monthly Statistics.
To determine factory overhead, depreciation, SG&A expenses, and interest expenses, and profit for the finished product, we relied on rates derived from the financial statements noted above.
As provided in section 782(i) of the Act, we intend to verify all information relied upon in making our final determination.
Suspension of Liquidation
In accordance with section 733(d)(2) of the Act, we are directing the Customs Service to suspend liquidation of any entries of pure magnesium from PRC entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date on which this notice is published in the Federal Register. We will instruct the Customs Service to require a cash deposit or the posting of a bond equal to the weighted-average amount by which the NV exceeds the EP, as indicated in the chart below. These suspension of liquidation instructions will remain in effect until further notice.
|Percent margin
|Minmetals Precious & Rare Minerals Import and Export/China National Nonferrous Metals Industry Trading Group Corp
The PRC-wide rate applies to all entries of the subject merchandise except for entries from exporters/producers that are identified individually above.
ITC Notification
In accordance with section 733(f) of the Act, we have notified the ITC of our determination. If our final determination is affirmative, the ITC will determine before the later of 120 days after the date of this preliminary determination or 45 days after our final determination whether these imports are materially injuring, or threaten material injury to, the U.S. industry.
We will disclose the calculations used in our analysis to parties in this proceeding within five days of the publication of this notice. See 19 CFR 351.224(b).
Public Comment
Case briefs for this investigation must be submitted no later than one week after the issuance of the verification reports. Rebuttal briefs must be filed within five days after the deadline for submission of case briefs. A list of authorities used, a table of contents, and an executive summary of issues should accompany any briefs submitted to the Department. Executive summaries should be limited to five pages total, including footnotes.
Section 774 of the Act provides that the Department will hold a hearing to afford interested parties an opportunity to comment on arguments raised in case or rebuttal briefs, provided that such a hearing is requested by any interested party. If a request for a hearing is made in an investigation, the hearing will tentatively be held two days after the deadline for submission of the rebuttal briefs at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. Parties should confirm by telephone the time, date, and place of the hearing 48 hours before the scheduled time.
Interested parties who wish to request a hearing, or to participate if one is requested, must submit a written request to the Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 1870, within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Requests should contain: (1) The party's name, address, and telephone number; (2) the number of participants; and (3) a list of the issues to be discussed. Oral presentations will be limited to issues raised in the briefs. If this investigation proceeds normally, we will make our final determination by 135 days after the publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
This determination is issued and published in accordance with sections 733(f) and 777(i)(1) of the Act. Effective January 20, 2001, Bernard T. Carreau is fulfilling the duties of the Assistant Secretary for Import Administration.Start Signature
Bernard T. Carreau,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Import Administration.
1. As of February 15, 2001, Minerals Precious & Rare Minerals Import and Export changed the name of its company to China National Nonferrous Metals Industry Trading Group Corp.Back to Citation
2. The meaning of this term is the same as that used by the American Society for Testing and Materials in its Annual Book of ASTM Standards: Volume 01.02 Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys.Back to Citation
3. This was unchanged in the final determination. See Notice of Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value: Certain Partial-Extension Steel Drawer Slides with Rollers from the People's Republic of China, 60 FR 54472, 54474 (Oct. 24, 1995)Back to Citation
4. Nonetheless, we have used this information as a surrogate value because it is a price set by a market-economy supplier in U.S. dollars for transporting the subject merchandise during the POI. As such, we find that it represents a better surrogate value than the other surrogate information on the record of this case (i.e., the 1996 data obtained from the Federal Maritime Commission found in the IA website and used in the petition).Back to Citation
5. This was unchanged in the final results. See Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China; Final Results of 1998-1999 Administrative Review, Partial Rescission of Review, and Determination Not To Revoke Order in Part, 66 FR 1953 (Jan. 10, 2001) (TRBs 1998-1999 Final Results).Back to Citation
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Ransomware takes your data hostage and demands a payment for its recovery. While it may seem like there's no other choice but to pay the ransom, you should never give in to the hacker's demands. Before the next wave of ransomware comes around, it's important to protect your business with virtual disaster recovery solutions.
Fighting ransomware with virtualization
Is your business ready for hurricane season?
In late August 2017, Hurricane Harvey caused widespread power outages and floods across Texas and certain parts of Louisiana. Weeks later, Hurricane Irma hit the coast, affecting Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina businesses. Now, experts are saying there are more storms to come, which is why you need a good disaster recovery (DR) plan that has you prepared for the worst.
Hurricane season DR tips
The chances of your business being hit by a hurricane are slim. But this year, the odds are actually alarming — the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts up to four unusually active hurricanes. If you don't want to fall victim to data loss and tarnish your business's reputation in the process, read on.
Why consider disaster recovery for 2017
The new year is well upon us, and with it comes an equally new IT budget. Judging by the advancements in computing technology, many 2017 business wish lists probably include powerful onsite servers, workstations, and the Internet of Things. But as tempting as these purchases may be, it's important that you don't dismiss an old yet essential IT resolution: disaster recovery.
4 Lessons to learn from Delta's DR failure
Delta is paying big for the IT outage that occurred last month: millions of dollars in damages, 2300 cancelled flights, and significant reputational damage. Despite the harsh cut to the airline's bottom line, Delta will probably still survive. But the real question is this: Can your business survive after long periods of downtime? A natural disaster, power outage, or successful hack can be the downfall of many small- to medium-sized businesses.
Is your continuity plan doomed to fail?
Just because your IT provider has a plethora of awards and certifications under its belt doesn't mean that you can blindly hand over your business's future to them. Often times, there are some aspects in your business continuity plan that tend to be overlooked by your provider.
3 Disaster Recovery myths
Disaster Recovery ain't what it used to be. Long gone are the days where a DR solution cost over a hundred thousand dollars and predominantly relied on tape backups. With the onset of cloud computing, today's DR landscape has dramatically changed.
The Importance of Disaster Recovery
Most business owners don't normally think they will be a victim of a natural disaster…not until an unforeseen crisis happens and their company ends up suffering from thousands or millions of dollars in economic and operational losses — all because of the lack of thoughtful disaster preparedness.
Business interruption insurance 101
While it is highly likely that you have an insurance policy that will cover your small or medium-sized business in the event of a disaster, chances are you don't have business interruption insurance. The majority of smaller companies tend to overlook interruption policies, believing (or at least hoping) that regular insurance will be enough to protect them.


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Columbus police to let public listen to some radio traffic
Columbus police to let public listen to some radio traffic
Jan. 09, 2018
COLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) — Columbus police are joining the sheriff's office in allowing public access to some radio traffic between dispatchers and law enforcement officers.
The police have been using only an encrypted channel since its transition to a new digital radio system in November. Police Chief Chuck Sherer said at the time that "some of the things we say in our business aren't necessarily meant for public consumption."
The Platte County Sheriff's Office also is going digital as it shifts to a new statewide radio system. Sheriff Ed Wemhoff says he plans to use the encrypted channel only for sensitive information, including particulars that, if available to the public, could imperil officers.
The Columbus Telegram reports that Sherer has decided to join the county in letting the public monitor the less-sensitive radio traffic.
Information from: Columbus Telegram, http://www.columbustelegram.com


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Videos from The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Ultra, Bear Mountain NY!
These videos are from The North Face 50 Mile Endurance run in Bear Mountain, New York. This race takes place every May. The course is very technical and runs through Bear Mountain & Harriman State Park. This area is a great place to train & adventure. It is also just a 40 minute drive from the George Washington Bridge. Let us know if any questions about the area.


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From Shop Floor to Top Floor: Best Business Practices in Energy Efficiency
From Open Energy Information
FROM SHOP FLOOR TO TOP FLOOR: BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Pew Center on Global Climate Change. William R. Prindle. April 2010.
- In the last decade, rising and volatile energy prices coupled with
increasing concern about climate change and growing support for action on energy and environmental issues has driven a surge of corporate environmental commitments. Energy efficiency has emerged as a key component of these commitments. Leading firms that give greater attention to energy efficiency report billions of dollars in savings and millions of tons of avoided greenhouse gas emissions according to the report.
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Rana Rooie
I came home for this weekend. Middlesboro, KY.
I've missed
I'd never taped an egg before today. We usually just did the typical double dips and wax writings. I remember my uncle teaching me that when I was really young at my grandmother's house. He was my youngest uncle, and that's one of the few memories I have of him.
I don't know if it's me or not, but the smell of vinegar always reminds me of Easter eggs, it was fun being able to share that with Rina.
Rina made some of the coolest decorations. She said her mom can make master pieces with eggs. I thought that was kind of cool, because Rina is so much like her mom. She didn't even realize that she was recreating what her mom had taught her.
All in all, I don't know how college can be so fun and me still feel so bad. I want to be home so much, and I want to see her all the time. I hope next semester is different with her only being 30-45 minutes away. She's going to Centre. I'm so proud of her. Not just for getting her scholarship and into such a good school, but mostly just for being such a good hearted person.
One who wants to buy movie candy and rent a movie for a dollar so we can come back and cuddle up on the couch and just forget about everything else for a while. One who appreciates everything I do. Somebody who doesn't care to tell me when she thinks I should do something different from how I'm doing it. One who doesn't care to be herself.
Honestly, I love her.


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24430 Annesse Et Beaulieu − France
The magnificent Château de Siorac, sited in a dominant position in the Dordogne contemplating the valley of the river Isle, dates back to 1550.
Today, after a conscientious modernization and restoration, the french Château de Siorac opens its doors as a luxurious bed and breakfast and exclusive rental accommodation.
The rooms in the French Château are luxuriously decorated with noble materials, antiques and tapestries to provide the visitor with a unique experience of times long passed by. All bedrooms are double with their own private bathrooms, three of them with Jacuzzi bathtubs and two with shower hydro massage.
A traditional French breakfast is served in the elegant dining room with its Renaissance monumental fireplace dominating the room. The elaborate surroundings of the ancient wood paneling and original oak flooring make a perfect setting for enjoying a sumptuous meal.
The living room in this French Château is steeped with history. The wallpaper, dating back to 1842, carries the initials of Joseph Louis Camille de Beaupoil "Marquis de Saint-Aulaire". With the craftsmanship of the furniture that has ornate carvings of the family crest and the wooden beams and ceiling in their unusual French style this room is a place to savour and relax in.
The French Château de Siorac - truly memorable bed and breakfast accommodation in France.
The capital of the Dordogne and one of the largest Medieval-Renaissance towns in France. You can visit the ancient walled town of Vesunna, a Roman site which dates back over 2000 years. The cathedral of Saint Front is the largest church in the south west and one of the stops on the pilgrimage route to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle (in town the route is marked by golden clam shells and is also the same route that runs in front of Chateau de Siorac). There are plenty of shops and restaurants, 4 museums (Le Musee du Périgord at Allee Tourny, Le Mussee Gallo-romaine, Le Musee Militaire, Le Musee Atelier du Trompe l'Oeil) also theatre, cinema, market, shops, boat trips, etc…
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Achy bakey
The aches are good aches I keep telling myself...
I've been mainly focussing on flows for athletes so far with the glutes, hamstrings and hip flexors being my tighter areas. As I've held poses such as pigeon I've really felt the stretch and once I release, the lengthening of the muscles is really noticeable... as is the ache the next day! It's not pain, it's just my body noticing that I've done some yoga and feeling the lasting effects. It certainly feels a bit odd sometimes though!
Large amounts of my practise is based around pigeon, low lunges, the warrior sequence and flying pigeon (or 'standing figure of four' as I remember it!). I'm very stiff and tight in the glutes areas and a LONG way from finding these poses comfortable! It's often frustrating and difficult to keep your mind away from the VERY bendy yogis who can touch the floor from flying pigeon, or who have easily square hips whilst holding pigeon. So jealous! It's important to remind yourself that it isn't about the result, but the effort and intent behind your practise…as difficult as this may be!
I can't say that I'm feeling any more lithe and flexible as yet, but good things come to those who wait as they say! The main effect that I'm receiving at the moment is a lighter, almost relived sense in my back. Where I used to have an odd nagging pain, I now have relief and almost an 'empty' feeling. It's amazing how everything is all tied together and the knock on effects of stretching one section of the body can positively impact on other areas.
Clearly your muscles are just like an elastic band, the more you stretch, the looser and more stretched they become. This means that the tightness will reduce hopefully and the ache might disappear. I'm starting to quite like that feeling now though so I'm happy for it to stay- it makes me feel like I've worked through a good session!
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I've read and listened to a lot of well-constructed thoughts on the current state of the App Store. App-pricing, the effect of games with their IAPs, the marginal cost of software, niche markets and product differentiation, revenue models… and what this all means for independent developers.
Like many people, it's caused me to think.
As I consider the next step in my plan, I've decided that it will serve me well if I forget the App Store exists…
The App Store for Distribution Only
OK, that's a purposefully attention-grabbing title but, put all the discussion of pricing and revenue models to one side for a moment and think about the App Store and the process of someone finding a new app.
How does it change my approach if I imagine that the App Store has no mechanism for searching or for browsing? There aren't featured lists or charts. If I imagine that the App Store simply allows users to download apps that they already know about and, in some cases, will process payments.
That might seem like a step too far. After all, those featured lists do exist, people do browse, and your results in App Store searches can be improved. But it's a safe step. A step toward something less fuzzy, toward acknowledging reality.
With this view, I'm not crossing my fingers and hoping that some magical-marketing-machine will deliver me sales.
With this view, I need to really think about how people will find out about my app.
This view makes it absolutely clear that there's more work that just the development. That I need to be able to reach potential customers.
This really changes my view on what apps are worth writing. The app(s) that I work on need to fit with my strategy and ability to market my products.
Let's return to that discussion of revenue models. I could opt for one of the favoured strategies and work on something that's freemium, perhaps with a subscription service added in. That's still no good if I haven't considered how the pricing fits with the target market and worse, if I've got no way getting the product in front of those people.
There has been some really good commentary and analysis of app-pricing. In the same way that I don't want to get caught out, expecting free marketing from the App Store, I also don't want to get caught up with the idea that the right revenue model will fix all my problems.
I need a dependable method of reaching customers.
There isn't one size fits all.
The App Store and the marketing/exposure it provides is key for some apps/businesses; they can rely on it. I know that some developers have some influence/control, and the App Store can be built-in as part of a bigger, marketing plan. I'm also pretty sure that people have had over-night hits with pleasing results…
For me, considering App Store generated sales puts me dangerously close to hoping-for-a-hit. I can't build on that. I need to take full responsibility for reaching the target audience.
Still pretty awesome, actually
Let's not be disheartened. With this view, the App Store is still a magical-software-delivery mechanism. It's not that long ago that getting the average person to feel confident downloading new software was a rarity – not to mention, handing over money for it! The App Store is still awesome for developers.


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Month three of Catch the Moment is here! Sarah over at Nurse Loves Farmer has challenged everyone to grab their DSLR camera and catch some everyday moments. We sometimes get stuck only taking pictures during events or gatherings, why not catch the real moments of the day?
Here are some of my recent favorites:
I love taking close up pictures of flowers, singling out one particular flower. This one came out nice.
While at the park a few weeks ago for the Graco party, these bright balloons caught my eye.
I'm not sure if there is anything better in the spring/summer than sidewalk chalk for a little kid…
After a long week of crazy roid rage, tantrums, bronchitis and sleepiness, a rare calm moment before bedtime.
Lennox was happy, but it sure looks like she is worried — look how big she is!
I, too, challenge everyone to grab their camera, and catch the moment during your everyday life! I would love to see the pictures you snap!


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Community Foundation's 2013 Scholarship Application Available
January 11, 2013, Buffalo, NY—The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo's 2013 scholarship application is now available online at http://www.cfgb.org/scholarship and can be submitted until March 1, 2013. Unmet Need information is due April 1, and award recipients will be notified in July.
Competitive scholarships are primarily awarded to undergraduate college students and range from approximately $1,000 - $6,000. A limited number of scholarships are available for graduate students in the fields of architecture, arts, engineering, medicine, nursing, piano, environment, and wildlife. In 2012, the Community Foundation awarded over $2 million to more than 1,800 students through its scholarship program.
In this challenging economy the support that our generous donors provide has an even greater impact," said Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. "We hear from many of the students that these scholarships are the difference between being able to attend college and not."
Eligibility criteria for a Community Foundation Scholarship:
- Current resident of one of the eight counties of Western New York; students who attend college outside Western New York remain eligible if they maintain a permanent residence in Western New York.
- Have a minimum of a "C" average or GPA of 2.0 or greater.
- Admitted to a nonprofit [501©(3)], U.S. Department of Education accredited school in the United States for full-time study at the undergraduate level.
Scholarships are made possible by donors who established funds at the Community Foundation. These funds, which date back to 1924, are invested to grow over time and provide a permanent source of funding.
"Ours is increasingly a knowledge-based economy and making higher education attainable for these students translates to greater income earning potential for them and ultimately a stronger community for all of us," added Dedecker.
According to the Census Bureau, individuals with college degrees earn nearly double the annual income of someone without a degree. Studies of recent employment statistics show that those with college degrees are significantly less likely to be unemployed in today's challenging economy.
Most scholarship grants made by the Community Foundation are based on financial need. In particular, Pell eligible applicants and students attending college within the eight counties of Western New York will be given preference in the award decision process.
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo was established in 1919 to enhance and encourage long-term philanthropy in the Western New York community. The Foundation's mission is: Connecting people, ideas and resources to improve lives in Western New York. www.cfgb.org


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Amsterdam, NY 12010
Mon – Fri: 5 am – 9 pm
Sat – Sun: 8 am – 1 pm
Perth Ultimate Fitness is the premier gym in the area for individuals looking to improve their strength, conditioning, body composition, or even just "staying fit." We have the equipment to accommodate just about anybody's needs with dumbbells up to 150lbs, squat racks, glute-ham raise, Elite FTS competition bench, various pin loaded Nautilus equipment, Hammer Strength, plus much more. We are always looking for ways to improve and expand as well. Even the strongest of individuals will find the equipment we have hard to beat.
Beginners are more than welcome as well. Even if you've never stepped into a gym before, you won't feel out of place at Perth Ultimate Fitness. We pride ourselves on providing an extremely friendly and rewarding environment. We all know the feeling of stepping foot in the gym for the first time being out of shape or just not knowing what to do. We know because we've all been there at some point and you'll quickly find most members here are glad to give a few pointers. If you're looking for the help of a trainer, we offer that as well.
The biggest difference between us and other gyms is WE WANT YOU TO SUCCEED. We want our members to get stronger, feel better, look better, or reach whatever goal they're aiming for. Best of all, we charge less than other gyms in the area. So, go ahead – give us a call or stop by and be on your way to a stronger, faster, better looking you.
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1. 'Gold Rush' By Ed Sheeran
2. 'I Need Your Love ft. Ellie Goulding' by Calvin Harris
3. 'My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)' by Fall Out Boy
4. 'Crown on the Ground' by Sleigh Bells
5. 'No Diggity vs. Thrift Shop Mashup' by Passenger & Ed Sheeran
6. 'Ready or Not ' by Bridgit Mendler
7. 'Holding On To You' by twenty one pilots
8. 'Flowers In Your Hair' by The Lumineers
9. 'Pompeii' by Bastille
10. 'High Hopes' by Kodaline