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American Urban Planning Since 1850
Harold Platt
As places of dense habitation, cities have always required coordination and planning. City planning has involved the design and construction of large-scale infrastructure projects to provide basic necessities such as a water supply and drainage. By the 1850s, immigration and industrialization were fueling the rise of big cities, creating immense, collective problems of epidemics, slums, pollution, gridlock, and crime. From the 1850s to the 1900s, both local governments and utility companies responded to this explosive physical and demographic growth by constructing a "networked city" of modern technologies such as gaslight, telephones, and electricity. Building the urban environment also became a wellspring of innovation in science, medicine, and administration. In 1909–1910, a revolutionary idea—comprehensive city planning—opened a new era of professionalization and institutionalization in the planning departments of city halls and universities. Over the next thirty-five years, however, wars and depression limited their influence.
From 1945 to 1965, in contrast, represents the golden age of formal planning. During this unprecedented period of peace and prosperity, academically trained experts played central roles in the modernization of the inner cities and the sprawl of the suburbs. But the planners' clean-sweep approach to urban renewal and the massive destruction caused by highway construction provoked a revolt of the grassroots. Beginning in the Watts district of Los Angeles in 1965, mass uprisings escalated over the next three years into a national crisis of social disorder, racial and ethnic inequality, and environmental injustice. The postwar consensus of theory and practice was shattered, replaced by a fragmented profession ranging from defenders of top-down systems of computer-generated simulations to proponents of advocacy planning from the bottom up. Since the late 1980s, the ascendency of public-private partnerships in building the urban environment has favored the planners promoting systems approaches, who promise a future of high-tech "smart cities" under their complete control.
America's Wars on Poverty and the Building of the Welfare State
David Torstensson
On January 5, 2014—the fiftieth anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson's launch of the War on Poverty—the New York Times asked a panel of opinion leaders a simple question: "Does the U.S. Need Another War on Poverty?" While the answers varied, all the invited debaters accepted the martial premise of the question—that a war on poverty had been fought and that eliminating poverty was, without a doubt, a "fight," or a "battle."
Yet the debate over the manner—martial or not—by which the federal government and public policy has dealt with the issue of poverty in the United States is still very much an open-ended one.
The evolution and development of the postwar American welfare state is a story not only of a number of "wars," or individual political initiatives, against poverty, but also about the growth of institutions within and outside government that seek to address, alleviate, and eliminate poverty and its concomitant social ills. It is a complex and at times messy story, interwoven with the wider historical trajectory of this period: civil rights, the rise and fall of a "Cold War consensus," the emergence of a counterculture, the Vietnam War, the credibility gap, the rise of conservatism, the end of "welfare," and the emergence of compassionate conservatism. Mirroring the broader organization of the American political system, with a relatively weak center of power and delegated authority and decision-making in fifty states, the welfare model has developed and grown over decades. Policies viewed in one era as unmitigated failures have instead over time evolved and become part of the fabric of the welfare state.
The Car and the City
David Blanke
The relationship between the car and the city remains complex and involves numerous private and public forces, innovations in technology, global economic fluctuations, and shifting cultural attitudes that only rarely consider the efficiency of the automobile as a long-term solution to urban transit. The advantages of privacy, speed, ease of access, and personal enjoyment that led many to first embrace the automobile were soon shared and accentuated by transit planners as the surest means to realize the long-held ideals of urban beautification, efficiency, and accessible suburbanization. The remarkable gains in productivity provided by industrial capitalism brought these dreams within reach and individual car ownership became the norm for most American families by the middle of the 20th century. Ironically, the success in creating such a "car country" produced the conditions that again congested traffic, raised questions about the quality of urban (and now suburban) living, and further distanced the nation from alternative transit options. The "hidden costs" of postwar automotive dependency in the United States became more apparent in the late 1960s, leading to federal legislation compelling manufacturers and transit professionals to address the long-standing inefficiencies of the car. This most recent phase coincides with a broader reappraisal of life in the city and a growing recognition of the material limits to mass automobility.
Gentrification in the United States
Suleiman Osman
Gentrification is one of the most controversial issues in American cities today. But it also remains one of the least understood. Few agree on how to define it or whether it is boon or curse for cities. Gentrification has changed over time and has a history dating back to the early 20th century. Historically, gentrification has had a smaller demographic impact on American cities than suburbanization or immigration. But since the late 1970s, gentrification has dramatically reshaped cities like Seattle, San Francisco, and Boston. Furthermore, districts such as the French Quarter in New Orleans, New York City's Greenwich Village, and Georgetown in Washington DC have had an outsized influence on the political, cultural, and architectural history of cities. Gentrification thus must be examined alongside suburbanization as one of the major historical trends shaping the 20th-century American metropolis.
The Great Migrations and Black Urban Life in the United States, 1914–1970
Tyina Steptoe
During the 20th century, the black population of the United States transitioned from largely rural to mostly urban. In the early 1900s the majority of African Americans lived in rural, agricultural areas. Depictions of black people in popular culture often focused on pastoral settings, like the cotton fields of the rural South. But a dramatic shift occurred during the Great Migrations (1914–1930 and 1941–1970) when millions of rural black southerners relocated to US cities.
Motivated by economic opportunities in urban industrial areas during World Wars I and II, African Americans opted to move to southern cities as well as to urban centers in the Northeast, Midwest, and West Coast. New communities emerged that contained black social and cultural institutions, and musical and literary expressions flourished. Black migrants who left the South exercised voting rights, sending the first black representatives to Congress in the 20th century. Migrants often referred to themselves as "New Negroes," pointing to their social, political, and cultural achievements, as well as their use of armed self-defense during violent racial confrontations, as evidence of their new stance on race.
Immigration to American Cities, 1925–2017
Charlotte Brooks
The Immigration Act of 1924 was in large part the result of a deep political and cultural divide in America between heavily immigrant cities and far less diverse small towns and rural areas. The 1924 legislation, together with growing residential segregation, midcentury federal urban policy, and postwar suburbanization, undermined scores of ethnic enclaves in American cities between 1925 and the 1960s. The deportation of Mexicans and their American children during the Great Depression, the incarceration of West Coast Japanese Americans during World War II, and the wartime and postwar shift of so many jobs to suburban and Sunbelt areas also reshaped many US cities in these years. The Immigration Act of 1965, which enabled the immigration of large numbers of people from Asia, Latin America, and, eventually, Africa, helped to revitalize many depressed urban areas and inner-ring suburbs. In cities and suburbs across the country, the response to the new immigration since 1965 has ranged from welcoming to hostile. The national debate over immigration in the early 21st century reflects both familiar and newer cultural, linguistic, religious, racial, and regional rifts. However, urban areas with a history of immigrant incorporation remain the most politically supportive of such people, just as they were a century ago.
Immigration to the United States after 1945
Xiaojian Zhao
Post-1945 immigration to the United States differed fairly dramatically from America's earlier 20th- and 19th-century immigration patterns, most notably in the dramatic rise in numbers of immigrants from Asia. Beginning in the late 19th century, the U.S. government took steps to bar immigration from Asia. The establishment of the national origins quota system in the 1924 Immigration Act narrowed the entryway for eastern and central Europeans, making western Europe the dominant source of immigrants. These policies shaped the racial and ethnic profile of the American population before 1945. Signs of change began to occur during and after World War II. The recruitment of temporary agricultural workers from Mexico led to an influx of Mexicans, and the repeal of Asian exclusion laws opened the door for Asian immigrants. Responding to complex international politics during the Cold War, the United States also formulated a series of refugee policies, admitting refugees from Europe, the western hemisphere, and later Southeast Asia. The movement of people to the United States increased drastically after 1965, when immigration reform ended the national origins quota system. The intricate and intriguing history of U.S. immigration after 1945 thus demonstrates how the United States related to a fast-changing world, its less restrictive immigration policies increasing the fluidity of the American population, with a substantial impact on American identity and domestic policy.
Infrastructure: Mass Transit in 19th- and 20th-Century Urban America
Jay Young
Mass transit has been part of the urban scene in the United States since the early 19th century. Regular steam ferry service began in New York City in the early 1810s and horse-drawn omnibuses plied city streets starting in the late 1820s. Expanding networks of horse railways emerged by the mid-19th century. The electric streetcar became the dominant mass transit vehicle a half century later. During this era, mass transit had a significant impact on American urban development. Mass transit's importance in the lives of most Americans started to decline with the growth of automobile ownership in the 1920s, except for a temporary rise in transit ridership during World War II. In the 1960s, congressional subsidies began to reinvigorate mass transit and heavy-rail systems opened in several cities, followed by light rail systems in several others in the next decades. Today concerns about environmental sustainability and urban revitalization have stimulated renewed interest in the benefits of mass transit.
Infrastructure: Streets, Roads, and Highways
Peter Norton
By serving travelers and commerce, roads and streets unite people and foster economic growth. But as they develop, roads and streets also disrupt old patterns, upset balances of power, and isolate some as they serve others. The consequent disagreements leave historical records documenting social struggles that might otherwise be overlooked. For long-distance travel in America before the middle of the 20th century, roads were generally poor alternatives, resorted to when superior means of travel, such as river and coastal vessels, canal boats, or railroads were unavailable. Most roads were unpaved, unmarked, and vulnerable to the effects of weather. Before the railroads, for travelers willing to pay the toll, rare turnpikes and plank roads could be much better. Even in towns, unpaved streets were common until the late 19th century, and persisted into the 20th. In the late 19th century, rapid urban growth, rural free delivery of the mails, and finally the proliferation of electric railways and bicycling contributed to growing pressure for better roads and streets. After 1910, the spread of the automobile accelerated the trend, but only with great controversy, especially in cities. Partly in response to the controversy, advocates of the automobile organized to promote state and county motor highways funded substantially by gasoline taxes; such roads were intended primarily for motor vehicles. In the 1950s, massive federal funds accelerated the trend; by then, motor vehicles were the primary transportation mode for both long and short distances. The consequences have been controversial, and alternatives have been attracting growing interest.
Japanese American Resettlement in Postwar America: The Los Angeles Experience
Jean-Paul deGuzman
Racism and xenophobia, but also resilience and community building, characterize the return of thousands of Japanese Americans, or Nikkei, to the West Coast after World War II. Although the specific histories of different regions shaped the resettlement experiences for Japanese Americans, Los Angeles provides an instructive case study. For generations, the City of Angels has been home to one of the nation's largest and most diverse Nikkei communities and the ways in which Japanese Americans rebuilt their lives and institutions resonate with the resettlement experience elsewhere.
Before World War II, greater Los Angeles was home to a vibrant Japanese American population. First generation immigrants, or Issei, and their American-born children, the Nisei, forged dynamic social, economic, cultural, and spiritual institutions out of various racial exclusions. World War II uprooted the community as Japanese Americans left behind their farms, businesses, and homes. In the best instances, they were able to entrust their property to neighbors or other sympathetic individuals. More often, the uncertainty of their future led Japanese Americans to sell off their property, far below the market price. Upon the war's end, thousands of Japanese Americans returned to Los Angeles, often to financial ruin.
Upon their arrival in the Los Angeles area, Japanese Americans continued to face deep-seated prejudice, all the more accentuated by an overall dearth of housing. Without a place to live, they sought refuge in communal hostels set up in pre-war institutions that survived the war such as a variety of Christian and Buddhist churches. Meanwhile, others found housing in temporary trailer camps set up by the War Relocation Authority (WRA), and later administered by the Federal Public Housing Authority (FPHA), in areas such as Burbank, Sun Valley, Hawthorne, Santa Monica, and Long Beach. Although some local religious groups and others welcomed the returnees, white homeowners, who viewed the settlement of Japanese Americans as a threat to their property values, often mobilized to protest the construction of these camps. The last of these camps closed in 1956, demonstrating the hardship some Japanese Americans still faced in integrating back into society. Even when the returnees were able to leave the camps, they still faced racially restrictive housing covenants and, when those practices were ruled unconstitutional, exclusionary lending. Although new suburban enclaves of Japanese Americans eventually developed in areas such as Gardena, West Los Angeles, and Pacoima by the 1960s, the pathway to those destinations was far from easy. Ultimately, the resettlement of Japanese Americans in Los Angeles after their mass incarceration during World War II took place within the intertwined contexts of lingering anti-Japanese racism, Cold War politics, and the suburbanization of Southern California.
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Support Welcare this Mothering Sunday
Sunday 26th March is Mother's Day! To help you and your church celebrate we have produced some resources for you to use.
Mothering Sunday, on the fourth Sunday in Lent, is a day for celebration for our mothers, their care and concern for us, and for the love that they give us. It can also be a day to celebrate all those who care for others, and for consideration of those for whom this may be a painful time. Welcare was founded on and continues to be driven by its Christian value base. Our mission is to prevent the children of today becoming the troubled families of the future. We do this by delivering a range of targeted social work and child and family support services, parenting courses, group work programmes, mentoring services for children aged 8-13 and a Children's Centre in Redhill, East Surrey. The aim of all our programmes of work is to support parents to be the very best parent they can be. You can help us by holding a collection in support of our work, praying with us and raising awareness of our work within your community.
Please click on the following links to view a short presentation for more information about Welcare and Mothering Sunday:

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Release Date: July 25th, 1991
DVD Release Date: September 19th, 2000
PG |1 hr 38 minPlot Summary
After a lightning bolt gives it human emotions and intelligence, a military robot escapes and finds refuge at the home of an animal-loving pacifist (Ally Sheedy).
Cast: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.W. Bailey, Brian McNamara, Marvin J. McIntyre, John Garber
Director: John Badham
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By Pianpian Wang and Reed Shapiro
The year 2017 has been designed as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the United Nations 70th General Assembly. The key areas this campaign aims to promote are "resource efficiency, environmental protection and climate change." As a crucial sector supporting the tourism industry, aviation has been gearing up to deal with climate change by reducing its carbon emissions in recent years.
Aviation is generally recognized as being responsible for 12% of CO2 emissions from all transport sources globally. When looking at all emissions on a global scale, flights produced 781 million tonnes of CO2 in 2015, about 2% of the 36 billion tonnes of CO2 produced by humans annually.
Airlines Are the Main Targets
Under the Paris Agreement, domestic aviation emissions are managed under the nationally determined contributions (NDCs), yet to mitigate the carbon emissions from international flights, the UN's International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) – the international body which regulates the international aviation sector – adopted the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) on 6 October 2016. The CORSIA is designed to complement the basket of mitigation measures the air transportation community is already pursuing to reduce CO2 emissions from international aviation. CORSIA has been focusing on the following areas:
a. State Action Plans and Market-based Measures (MBMS)
As of April 21, 2017, 67 States, representing more than 87.5% of international aviation activity, intend to voluntarily participate in the global MBM scheme from its outset. That means that starting from 2021, the 67 participating states will collect and calculate their international flights' carbon emissions and purchase carbon offsets to neutralize the carbon impact as well as support projects that reduce carbon emissions and generate carbon offsets.
Meanwhile, the European Commission published a proposal on February 3rd of this year, which envisages continuing with the current approach for aviation under the EU Emissions Trading System from 2017 to 2021. This means that intercontinental flights departing from or landing in the EU would continue to be exempt from the EU ETS.
b. Sustainable Alternative Fuels
Since fuel consumption is the main source of CO2 emissions in the aviation sector, sustainable and lower-emission alternative fuels will play a significant role in the CORSIA with a focus on making air trips greener.
Currently, biofuels are the primary alternative to traditional fossil fuels. More specifically, the aviation industry is investigating second-generation feedstocks that can be grown or produced without negatively impacting food supplies, water or land use.
With that said, the main challenges currently stymying a wide deployment of alternative jet fuels are not technical, but commercial and political. This is because a number of alternative jet fuel production pathways are more expensive than the fossil fuels currently being used. Governmental incentives are needed to allow airlines to make these shifts.
c. Global Aspirational Goals
In October 2013, ICAO and its Member States agreed to work together to strive towards achieving a collective medium term global goal of keeping the net global CO2 emissions from international aviation at the same level post-2020 (so-called "carbon neutral growth from 2020").
To maintain this momentum, ICAO adopted a draft CO2 standard for new aircrafts in February 2016. According to a preliminary analysis by US-based International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the standard will require an average of a 4% reduction in the cruise fuel consumption of new aircrafts starting in 2028, compared to 2015 deliveries, with the actual reductions ranging from 0 to 11%.
Don't Forget the Airports
While aircraft operators have been the point of focus in showing concerns about carbon mitigation, airports – equally important venues and players when it comes to facilitating flights – have been working towards sustainable development as well.
As of May 8, 2017, 189 airports around the world have participated in a carbon emissions mapping and reporting program hosted by Airport Carbon Accreditation, an organization that develops and implements carbon management certification standard for airports. By understanding the sources of carbon emissions and taking actions to reduce their impact, airports can create a better environment for attracting airlines, airport business vendors, and travelers.
We Are all Part of Carbon Mitigation
We travelers also play a key role in acting to reduce carbon emissions. It is even possible to posit that the public currently has more potential than the stakeholders above (airlines and airports) in the aviation industry to drive emissions mitigation.
As individuals, we enjoy the convenience of flying anywhere, and are not obligated to pay for the part we play in contributing to these ever-growing emissions of the aviation sector. Although relevant international organizations, airports and airline companies are putting the above agreements, legal decisions, and initiatives into place, these measures require time to refine technologies, get other prerequisites ready for implementation, and actually go into effect (some of these regulations are more than a decade away from coming into play). We cannot afford to lose more time in the battle addressing climate change and environmental protection.
Offsetting your trips and emissions from travel (including both aviation and ground transport) is much easier than you think, and the benefits are permanent and immediate – something policy just can't touch in terms of effectiveness and urgency.


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Cambridge Structural Database System
Also known as: CSD | CCDC
CSD is a repository for small-molecule organic and metal-organic crystal structures compiled from the published literature and directly deposited data.
As of 2017, it contained more than 850,000 entries from x-ray and neutron diffraction analyses. Approximately 50,000 new entries are added each year. CSD is installed on a workstation in the Engineering & Science Library
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Professional, yet sociable – Alice Gipps
As a new analyst at MUFG, I have found that an aspect which makes MUFG unique is its Sports and Social committee. The committee meet once a month to decide on different activities and events to hold for employees. The activities vary from poker and quiz nights to bowling and karaoke. Last week, I attended introductory lessons at an indoor bouldering centre.
Bouldering is similar to rock climbing; however it is climbing without ropes above a soft landing. Routes are identified by the different colour of the rocks, so a climber can link between a starting and finishing point only using a certain colour of holds which are on the walls. The centre has bouldering routes that cater for people all climbing abilities and I was thoroughly excited for my first lesson to begin!
When we arrived we started with a warm up, this gave everyone a chance to introduce themselves to the group and for everyone to get to know each other. We started in a beginner zone, the instructor would teach us different moves and then we would take it in turns to follow. Everyone was incredibly supportive, and as a beginner I found it helpful to receive tips and advice from those who had had lessons before.
When the lesson ended we were beginning to feel a little sore in our arms, so it was perfect timing that we had received our pizza delivery! After enjoying our welcomed break and feeling refreshed we hit the climbing walls again. This time my sub group aimed for more challenging paths, with the help from those who were more experienced I managed to feel more confident and also aimed for harder routes. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and I have found a fun yet challenging new hobby!


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Stacking Silver Dangle Bracelet, Sterling Seashell Charm, Beach Ocean Jewelry, Hammered Bangle
Regular price $40.00
These bracelets are so versatile! Wear one by itself or stack them all the way up your wrist. I love to mix metals when I wear these. Combine silver with copper and brass for an on-trend look.
Stack them up in your own personal style!
These bangles are hand forged and soldered from sterling silver. They are finished with a hammered texture for depth and interest. The hammered facets catch the light for extra sparkle on your wrist.
This bangle features a beautiful silver seashell. Pair it with some of the other bangles pictured in photo 4 for an instant collection.


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Fremont River Guides has access to thousands of acres of private land as well as the public domain. Operating in the Fishlake and Dixie National Forests under special use permit from the United States Forest Service. Combined with the thousands of acres of private land, we offer our guests off the beaten path locations for upland birds, waterfowl and big game. Southern Utah hunting for Pheasant, Chukar, Quail, Grouse, Dove, Ducks, Geese, Elk, Mule Deer, Antelope, Black Bear and Turkey.
Southern Utah offers a myriad of hunting opportunities. Whether it is one of the thirteen available species of upland birds, our important waterfowl migration, or our vast mountain ranges and big-game hunts that interest you, Fremont River Guides can offer a professional guide to help in the success of your hunt. Our experienced staff offers services on the Henry Mountains, Boulder Mountains, Thousand Lakes Mountain, Fishlake Mountain some private land surrounding them.


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Columbia University Medical Center
This is the official YouTube of Columbia University Medical Center. Here you can find videos about CUMC's global leadership in scientific research, health and medical education, and patient care. We feature video series' about conditions that affect thousands of individuals and families, and spotlight some of the newest medical procedures favored by the physicians of our faculty practice, ColumbiaDoctors. Visit our websites to learn more about our academic research and medical practices.


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Chinese-owned companies are investing in American businesses and new vehicle technology, selling everything from seat belts to shock absorbers in retail stores, and hiring experienced engineers and designers in an effort to soak up the talent and expertise of domestic automakers and their suppliers.
While starting with batteries and auto parts, the spread of Chinese business is expected to result eventually in the sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
"The Chinese are well behind the Japanese when they hit our shores 30 years ago," said David E. Cole, a founder of the Center for Automotive Research in
As businesses sprout up with little fanfare, Chinese companies seem to be trying to avoid the type of public opposition experienced by the Japanese automakers
In contrast to the Japanese, Chinese auto companies are assiduously avoiding the spotlight. Last year, the biggest carmaker in China,
But China's growth in the American auto industry is drawing notice in Washington. Last year, the Obama administration filed a complaint with the
The American industry's overall resurgence has drawn a growing Chinese population to Detroit, with Chinese-owned suppliers bringing executives from their country and American automakers adding new talent. About 50,000 Chinese, many of them engineers and other professionals who work at General Motors and the
Business networks are growing too. The Detroit Chinese Business Association boasts a flourishing membership, and counts about 100 Chinese-owned businesses, mostly auto-related, in the region.
The Ford Chinese Association, with 650 white-collar workers, predominantly from mainland China, has become one of the largest employee groups at the company. Its president, Raymond Xu, recalled that in 1999, when he came to Detroit to attend college, there were very few Chinese in the area.
"I think people are going to get more and more comfortable with it," Mr. Xu said.
Typical of the Chinese expansion are the nondescript offices of Changan Automotive in an industrial park in the suburban city of Plymouth. Changan, a major carmaker in China, set up a research center to better understand the structural chassis of a vehicle — then hired about 20 Detroit engineers, some of whom had been laid off from Detroit's auto companies, to staff the project.
"Most of the engineers are very young in China," said Hong Su, the Changan executive heading the American facility. "They know how to make vehicles, but they don't know how to develop them."One of his employees is Alan Wall, 54, a former contract engineer at Chrysler who lost his job during the recession.
"It was an opportunity," he said. "And those tend to come from a company that is trying to expand."
Last year, China exported about $13 billion in automotive goods to the United States — tires, wheels and radios that are sold as replacement parts — according to AlixPartners, a consulting firm.
But many Chinese suppliers are pursuing direct business with the Detroit car companies, which now get many of their most common parts from low-wage nations like
"We have been exporting our parts to
Brilliance scored a coup last year by supplying lightweight engine mounts for the new
At a
"We have the ability and the capacity to supply these kinds of parts," Mr. Chen said. "And I think right now, it is very important for us to be here."
In addition to Chinese companies locating in Detroit, a cottage industry of lawyers, accountants and corporate advisers has grown up to assist them. Their numbers are small now, but the impact of the Chinese on the local economy is slowly expanding.
Industry analysts are hard-pressed to put a number on the Chinese suppliers operating in the United States. "We simply don't know how many there are," said David Andrea, an official with the Original Equipment Suppliers Association, a trade organization for auto parts makers.
In one of the more prominent deals, the Wanxiang Group bought most of the assets of the battery maker
Congressional Republicans criticized the deal, saying A123's technology could support military applications in China. Still, the buyout was approved this year by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, a federal government panel.
Wanxiang, which has its United States headquarters near
"I wasn't surprised by the negative reaction," said Pin Ni, president of the company's American unit. "The reality is we grow here like a small seed into a bigger tree, and we cannot avoid this type of response."
He said that Wanxiang employed several thousand American workers, and kept local management in place at companies it had bought. "We act, talk and walk like an American company," Mr. Ni said. "In the end, it's all about making money."
Other Chinese companies are averse to publicity. Shanghai Auto is the largest carmaker in China and has major joint ventures there with G.M. and the German automaker
"Since we do not do business with SAIC in the U.S., there is no connection between G.M. and the SAIC office in the U.S.," said Dayna Hart, a G.M. spokeswoman.
The arms-length reaction underscores the sensitivity surrounding China's presence in the American industry. Only about 4 percent of Chinese-made light vehicles are exported now, mostly to countries in
"The Chinese have a lot of money and they are moving fast," said Mr. Cole. "We're going to see a lot more of them here."
The growth in the Chinese professional class has had a ripple effect on the broader community, as well, with Chinese community groups sponsoring youth soccer leagues, basketball tournaments and musical performances at
Frank Chiu was an engineer for an auto supply company when he saw the growing number of Chinese professionals entering the industry and saw an opportunity. He left his job to open a Chinese grocery store in Canton, Mich, a bedroom community not far from Ford headquarters.
"The timing was very good for this type of business," said Mr. Chiu, whose store features Chinese delicacies like chicken feet, snow fungus and pork uterus.
As customers roamed the store around him, Mr. Chiu reflected on how much had changed since he moved from
At Ford, Chinese employees play an integral part in the company's expansion in China, where it is building several new factories. They also help prepare American executives for transfers to China, and play host to Chinese car dealers when they visit Ford's headquarters.
On Feb. 14, hundreds of Ford employees celebrated the Chinese New Year at the stately Dearborn Inn, which was conceived by
"We definitely see more openness to the Chinese culture," said Mr. Xu, the Ford Chinese Association president. "We started small here, but we are coming on strong."Continue reading the main story


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We really enjoyed our Christmas Dinner today. Thanks to Natalie and her team for making it so special.
All year long our children have been working alongside Roots of Empathy Instructors, class teachers and babies to develop their own empathy skills. Today a group of 8 children, representing the school, visited the Keep Moat Stadium to celebrate a great year.
Champions in Class 9
Wow! What a weekend! Oliver, Matty, Sophie and Myles all came into school very excited and proud with their trophies and medals.
Matty was awarded 'player of the year' for Thornensians rugby team.
Oliver was awarded his medals for being a passionate player and a great team captain for Thornensians rugby team.
Myles was awarded his medals for his team beating Wheatley Wanderers on Saturday in a football tournament.
On Sunday, Sophie played in an under 11's football match and came 2nd place in a Tournament in Doncaster.
Well done to you all! Mrs Robertson and I are very proud of you!
A big thank you to all the parent's, carers, family and friends who came to the Year 3 and 4 Pop-Up Chocolate Shop at school today. It was wonderful to have so much support – I hope you had the opportunity to taste your purchases!
The children have worked so hard over the last few months to design and create all aspects of the products – from the packaging production to the chocolate creation!
Well done to Kane and Megan for writing and presenting such a great introduction to the event – you both spoke with confidence and clarity in front of so many people!
Finally, a big thank you to all the staff, who have supported the children in their chocolate exploits over the last few weeks – Green Top really has resembled Willy Wonka's factory at times – the children could not have done it without your assistance!
On Tuesday, Class 9 had a celebration and goodbye end of year party for Roots of Empathy. baby Daniel came to visit and we sang songs, played, ate party food and drank juice. We all had lots of fun and had a wonderful time reflecting on everything we had learnt over the year.
Below is the structure of learning at Green Top next year. As you will see, we welcome new teachers to Green Top; Mrs Wallace and Miss Blackham. We are also pleased to say that Miss Knowles and Miss Bisby have returned to the school after completing their Initial Teacher Training courses.
Mr Mumby, after 4 years here, has decided to move schools, due to family commitments.
Miss Schon and Mr Gravil will be joining Mrs Bembridge in providing teacher intervention for our children.
Mrs Graves has been appointed as SEN Leader and will deliver quality sessions for our SEN children.
Mrs Raper will provide support and challenge for our Newly Qualified Teachers next year.
Jasmin came 6th Place in an Irish Dancing competition on Saturday. Here is Jasmin with her medals.
Well done Jasmin! We are really proud of you!
Myles and his team won the League and Tournament against Edlington on Saturday.
Well done Myles! We are really proud of you!
Eve Merton Charity Football
A huge thank you to everyone who came down and supported Mr Mumby on Saturday. The legends were 10-2 winners on the day however the ultimate winner was the charity who raised in excess of £30,000!!
The community of Thorne have come out today to take part in Green Top's Picnic in the Park. The choir, cheerleaders and other talented Green Top children are all performing in Thorne Park this afternoon.


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The prostate cancer prevention superfood
British researchers have scientifically proven that the combination of broccoli, turmeric, green tea, and pomegranate helps fight prostate cancer - the most common cancer in men around the world.
Professor Robert Thomas, who works as an oncologist at Bedford Hospital and Addenbrooke's, part of Cambridge University Hospitals, and team conducted a six-month human study involving 203 adult males, all of them with prostate cancer.
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They all took a capsule each day, with either the target ingredients (called 'Pomi-T') or placebo. After six months, the researchers found that prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels were 63 per cent lower among those taking capsules containing essence of pomegranate, turmeric, green tea, and broccoli, compared to those in the placebo group. Not only did the Pomi-t capsules significantly control PSA levels, there were also virtually no adverse effects.
PSA is a protein produced by prostate cells. A blood test can measure PSA levels, which may help detect early prostate cancer.
"Healthy eating and lifestyle is the main way of helping to combat the development of cancer, but men can now also turn to a whole-food supplement which has been shown to work," said Thomas.
The pomegranate, green tea, turmeric, and broccoli combination have been dried, concentrated and put into a convenient capsule called 'Pomi-T', now available on the market.


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Day5 :- Alleppey /Kumarakom - Cochin
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I used to think that all dogs hated baths, contrary beings that they are, even though most love swimming. But I have seen enough videos of happy dogs, well-behaved dogs, and the like, to know that my specimen was particularly badly behaved.
She was prone to ear and skin infections, and I ran through a massive gamut of ointments, salves, medicated shampoos, gels, medicines, supplements, unguents, and sprays, before being told of a simple, but extremely effective remedy.
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The only problem with this remedy is that I needed to do it once a week. It was also the sort of application that requires washing off with soap. Therefore, the upshot was that I had to bathe the cow every week. And each session took about two hours to do.
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One of the best ways to spend the holidays and the cold, winter days is to travel someone with your beloved one. Trips are great way to connect more with someone and see so many new things along the way. Traveling always offers us an experience, no matter good or bad, there's a lot to learn and enjoy!
In this article we're presenting you ten places from Europe, USA and Canada. These are big cities where you can find endless exhibitions, galleries, museums and nightlife and on the other side, smaller towns where you can enjoy the sound of silence and the nature around. Which one suits you the best? Scroll along to see our ten recommendations!
1. Edinburgh, Scotland
Famous Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson once said that "Edinburgh is what Paris ought to be". The capital of Scotland has such architecture that will make you wander through the streets all the time and admire the grey and white buildings with the colorful shops and restaurants – add a Christmas spirit to this and Edinburgh can be one of the most romantic cities you've ever been to. While you're there, make sure to visit the royal Holyroodhouse Palace, the Arthur's Seat, the Princes Street Gardens and Saint Giles' Cathedral.
2. Prague, Czech Republic
One of the most visited capitals in Europe, Prague has so much to offer to every tourist coming in the city. There are so many things that make the capital of the Czech Republic so special, and one of them is being the river Vlatava flowing right through the heart of Prague. There are many bridges across the river, with Charles bridge being the oldest and most popular. Here you will find jazz musicians and artists, making the atmosphere oh-so-romantic! While in Prague, make sure to visit the 600-year-old Astronomical clock and St. Vitus Cathedral, the Vyšehrad castle and the Lennon Wall.
3. Krakow, Poland
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Krakow is the second largest city in the Poland and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. This charming city offers so much history to be seen – the Old Town Square has more historic objects in one area than any other city in the world! Krakow's architecture is going to make you fall in love with the city, especially if the one you love is there with you too. To experience the best of what Krakow offers, visit Wavel Castle, the Main square, Krakow Cloth Hall and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
4. Quebec City, Canada
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Quebec City is the capital of the French – speaking province Quebec in Canada. It is a very charming city no matter the time of the year, but we all know how magical things can get around New Year. Christmas lights and trees, snow, cute shops and coffee bars and it can't get any romantic than this. While in Quebec City, check out the most photographed hotel in the world Château Frontenac, Citadelle du Quebec, the Montmorency Falls, the old and seriously charming neighborhood of Old Quebec and if you happen to be in the city in February, you can enjoy the Winter Festival.
5. Woodstock, Vermont
Unlike the other cities that we have shown you so far, Woodstock is something really different – this small town doesn't offer crazy nightlife or museums and galleries, but what you can find here as fascinating is the peaceful, village life and being surrounded with nature. The architecture can give you some vibes as if you're in Europe and not the USA, however it is very charming, especially when the small houses are decorated with Christmas lights and ornaments.
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Here's another charming small town that proves that USA is so much more than concrete jungle cities. This time we're talking about Leavenworth, a small town in Washington whose town center was built as a Bavarian village and that's why visiting the town will make you feel as if you're visiting the Bavarian region in Germany! Visiting the town during winter is going to be a magical experience, all the Christmas lights, small and cute Bavarian houses and mountains all around.
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The birthplace of one of the best composers of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a wonderful city located in Austria. It is one of the most popular destinations in the country and the fourth largest city after Vienna, Graz and Linz. It will charm you with the Baroque architecture and walking through the Old town is going to be a very nice experience – you will see why it is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. While in Salzburg, visit Hohensalburg Castle, the Mirabell Palace, Salzburg Residenz and the Residenzplatz.
8. Aarhus, Denmark
When Denmark it's the topic, everyone instantly thinks of the capital Copenhagen – and we totally understand that because the city is amazing! However, Denmark has other cities worth to be seen and Aarhus is just one of them. It is the second largest Danish city that can offer you the best of Denmark. No matter if you would visit the city with or without someone else but you, Aarhus will charm you with its typical Danish architecture, and while you're there visit the Old Town, the Women's museum, the Tivoli Garden and the City Hall Park.
9. Belgrade, Serbia
A city that you don't read about a lot, but definitely worth the visit – the former capital of Yugoslavia and still the capital of Serbia, Belgrade offers an experience that you will only find at the Balkan. The city is famous for the nightlife, but if you're interested into more touristic things, then you should definitely visit Knez Mihailova Street, Kalemegdan and the Belgrade Fortress. What will also make you happy as a tourist is the fact that Belgrade is the cheapest destination on this list!
10. Verona, Italy
Let's be honest – which Italian city isn't a romantic city? It was hard to pick just one of so many, but the Romeo&Juliette story helped us made the decision. The whole place, the food, the wine, the language, everything is so romantic! Spending at least a weekend in Verona is going to make you forget about everything else and enjoy the atmosphere – especially if you brought your beloved with you. Make sure to visit the House of Juliette, Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe and Lake Garda.


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Freshly Baked: The Robot Chicken Santa Claus Pot Cookie Freakout Special: Special Edition
Happy holidays everyone, as Robot Chicken joins Santa for the one Christmas he'll never forget. The north pole elves dream of the toys of holidays past. Krampus puts in a good word for the coal industry. St. Nick meets his idol: Jared Leto.
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The Robot Chicken writers are back at work on a new season, but had to take Fury Road to get to the office! Also, Beavis has moved on from his life with Butthead, and Robot Chicken's Nerd is the latest guest in Westworld.
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The Robot Chicken crew wonders if Doc McStuffins can handle it in the emergency room. Investors are less than thrilled with Westworld's first generation of hosts. The Scooby gang tell each other how they really feel, with dangerous results.
Things Look Bad for the Streepster
Daniel Tiger is taught the toughest lesson of all, thanks to Robot Chicken! A Nerd looks behind the curtain at Nick's Arcade and hates it. Jabberjaw goes on a much-needed vacation... to Amity Island.
Factory Where Nuts Are Handled
Robot Chicken wants to show you the monster in its pocket. Megatron goes too far in Beast Wars. Wile E Coyote sees if he can Get Away With Murder!
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The minds at Robot Chicken uncover the real reason Indiana Jones hates snakes. Maxwell Lord gets an inside look at Supergirl's weakness. Date My Mom focuses on Jessica Rabbit's huge... personality.
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The staff at Robot Chicken finally envision what a Sailor Earth would look like as the Sailor Scouts head out for churros. The Wicked Witch has some last-minute confessions you may not enjoy hearing. Richie Rich gets a lesson in capitalism.
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The Robot Chicken crew witness the straw that breaks Captain Planet's back. A Spider-Man secret is revealed thanks to J. Jonah Jameson. The Nerd realizes his problems are Legion.
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Robot Chicken is there when one of Scooby Doo's villains realizes the silliness of his plan. Super Grover's secret identity is revealed! Calvin grows up but Hobbes wants no part of it.
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Robot Chicken reviews all the Star Wars plot holes that Galen Erso helped close in Rogue One. Peppa Pig's family deal with Brexit fallout. Some swine dare to make a knock-off of the Broadway mega-hit Hamilton.
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Are the Robot Chicken writers the only ones to notice that King Kong fell from the Empire State Building butt-first? The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles don't have money to pay for that pizza. The Smurfs try to Smurf themselves some Sudafed.
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The writers of Robot Chicken tell Two-Face the most they've ever lost on a coin toss. The Joker bombs on stage, but not in our hearts. Jon Snow faces the greatest threat Westeros has ever seen!
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The creators give us a look at what they believe is really behind Punky Brewster's Punky Power, Clarice Starling has a run-in with Multiple Miggs multiple times, and Skeletor tries to blow up Snake Mountain.
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A dad has an uncomfortable talk with his daughter about the birds and the bees, the origin of bagpipes is revealed, and the Robot Chicken writers let the Robot Chicken Nerd take a trip into The Game of Thrones.
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Season Six flies in with a brand spankin' new opening credit sequence! G.I. Joe faces their biggest challenge yet; Find out what being a vegetarian is really all about; the questions about Starbucks famous logo are answered; Orville Redenbacher stars in Children of the Popcorn.
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Proposed Rule
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Coast Guard, DOT.
Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking.
The Coast Guard is proposing safety and security zones around vessels when they are moored at the Black Falcon Terminal, Boston, MA and the P G & E Power Plant Terminal, Salem, MA. We are also proposing continuous safety and security zones around the Coast Guard Integrated Support Command (ISC) Boston, MA. These safety and security zones would prohibit entry into or movement within portions of Boston and Salem Harbors and are needed to ensure public safety and prevent sabotage or terrorist acts against facilities and vessels with the potential for catastrophic damage and casualties if successful.
Comments and related materials to reach the Coast Guard on or before May 29, 2002.
You may mail comments and related material to Marine Safety Office Boston, 455 Commercial Street, Boston, MA. Marine Safety Office Boston maintains the public docket for this rulemaking. Comments and materials received from the public, as well as documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket, will become part of the docket and will be available for inspection or copying at Marine Safety Office Boston between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.Start Further Info
Lieutenant Dave Sherry, Marine Safety Office Boston, Maritime Security Operations Division, at (617) 223-3030.End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
Request for Comments
We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting comments and related material. If you do so, please include your name and address, identify the docket number for this rulemaking (CGD1-02-016), indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and give the reason for each comment. Please submit all comments and related material in an unbound format, no larger than 81/2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying. If you would like to know your comments reached us, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. We may change this proposed rule in view of them.
Public Meeting
We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. However, you may submit a request for a meeting by writing to Marine Safety Office Boston at the address under ADDRESSES explaining why one would be beneficial. If we determine that a public meeting would aid this rulemaking, we will hold one at a time and place announced by a separate notice in the Federal Register.
Background and Purpose
The terrorist attacks on New York, New York and Washington, DC on September 11, 2001, inflicted catastrophic human casualties and property damage. National security and intelligence officials warn that future terrorist attacks are likely. Following the September 11 attacks, we published a temporary rule in the Federal Register September 27, 2001 (66 FR 49280), establishing temporary anchorage grounds, regulated navigation areas, and safety and security zones in the Boston, Massachusetts Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the Port Zone. These measures were taken to safeguard human life, vessels and waterfront facilities from sabotage or terrorist acts.
We published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on February 27, 2002 (67 FR 8915), proposing to make permanent three of the safety and security zones established by the September 27 temporary rule, and to make the safety and security zones around the Distrigas Liquefied Natural Gas Facility effective for an additional period. That NPRM provided for a short comment period, which would have allowed the zones to be effective on March 16, 2002. This short comment period was intended to prevent any lapse in protective measures provided by the temporary rule. The comment period for that proposed rule did not allow adequate time for public comment.
In order to provide additional time for public comment, the Coast Guard extended the effective period of four of the safety and security zones established in September 2001—namely those zones around Coast Guard Integrated Support Command, Boston, the PG & E Power Plant in Salem, MA, in the Reserved Channel, Boston, MA, and the Distrigas Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Everett, Massachusetts—until June 30, 2002. That extension was published March 15, 2002 (67 FR 11577). The regulated navigation areas and anchorage ground established in September 2001 expired as scheduled on March 15, 2002. In response to comments already received, the Coast Guard is amending the parameters of the proposed safety and security zones, as discussed in the Discussion of Comments section below. The safety and security zones proposed at the Distrigas Facility are being incorporated into a separate rulemaking, and are therefore no longer proposed in this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).
The Coast Guard proposes to establish permanent safety and security zones in Boston and Salem Harbors as part of a comprehensive port security regime designed to safeguard human life, vessels, and waterfront facilities from sabotage or terrorist acts. Due to continued heightened security concerns, permanent safety and security zones in Boston and Salem Harbor are prudent to provide for the safety of the port, the facilities, and the public. This proposed rule would establish three pairs of safety and security zones having identical boundaries, around Coast Guard Integrated Support Command, Boston, the PG & E Power Plant in Salem, MA, and in the Reserved Channel, Boston, MA.
These zones would restrict entry into or movement within portions of Boston and Salem Harbor. These zones are deemed necessary due to the vulnerable nature of these locations as possible targets of terrorist attack. Entry into or movement within these safety and security zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Boston. Mariners may request entry into these safety and security zones from the Coast Guard representative on scene.
The Captain of the Port anticipates some impact on vessel traffic due to this proposed regulation. However, the impact would be minimal, and the safety and security zones are deemed necessary for the protection of life and property within the COTP Boston zone.
No person or vessel would be allowed to remain in the proposed safety and security zones at any time without the Start Printed Page 20938permission of the Captain of the Port, Boston, MA. Each person or vessel in the proposed safety and security zone must obey any direction or order of the Captain of the Port, Boston, MA. The Captain of the Port, Boston, MA may take possession and control of any unauthorized vessel in the proposed safety and security zone and/or remove any unauthorized person, vessel, article or thing from the proposed safety and security zone. No person may board, take or place any article or thing on board any vessel or waterfront facility in the proposed safety and security zone without permission of the Captain of the Port, Boston, MA.
Any violation of the proposed safety or security zone described herein, is punishable by, among others, civil penalties (not to exceed $25,000 per violation, where each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation), criminal penalties (imprisonment for not more than 10 years and a fine of not more than $250,000), in rem liability against the offending vessel, and license sanctions. This regulation is proposed under the authority contained in 50 U.S.C. 191, 33 U.S.C. 1223, 1225, and 1226.
Discussion of Comments and Changes to the Proposed Rule
The Coast Guard received three comments from the public regarding the NPRM published in February 2002. All comments received were considered, and have contributed to us amending the proposed zones in this SNPRM. The public comments received addressed the burden the zones pose on the fishing and recreational boating communities, the effective times of the zones, and property located inside the zones.
Based on the comments received, the Coast Guard has determined that the dimensions of the proposed zones are too large, would unreasonably impact the public, and would be difficult to adequately enforce. The Coast Guard proposes to amend their sizes. The comments and proposed changes are:
I. Burden on the Boating Community
The Coast Guard received comments expressing concern over the potential negative impacts this proposal would have on the fishing and recreational boating communities. The comments stated that the zones might unduly restrict the movement of fishing vessels to and from their home piers and their placement of fixed fishing gear.
In addition, the zones were perceived to unduly restrict the movement of recreational mariners to and from their home marinas. At the same time, the Coast Guard determined the size of the zones may be excessive in terms of providing adequate protection, and would also make enforcement difficult. As a result, the Coast Guard has modified the zones it proposed in February to minimize the impact these zones would have on the recreational boating and fishing communities, and to facilitate enforcement.
II. Why Must This Regulation Be in Effect at All Times?
The Coast Guard received comments seeking to make the proposed regulation in effect "only at times of high risk." "High risk" periods may not always be predictable by the public or the Coast Guard. Having the regulation in effect at all times provides maximum flexibility to respond to changing threat conditions. In addition, making the regulation effective only at certain times with regards to "high risk" periods can cause confusion among the public. Thus the Coast Guard still proposes to make this regulation effective at all times. However, the time that two of the three safety and security zones under the proposed regulation would be in use would be sporadic—only at times vessels are moored at Black Falcon and Salem PG & E Generating power plant terminals. The Coast Guard may allow access into any of the three zones if no safety or security risks are present.
III. How Would This Proposed Rule Affect Property Inside the Proposed Zones?
The Coast Guard received comments from waterfront facilities and pier owners located inside the proposed zone areas concerned with how the zone would affect their property and business inside the zones. The Captain of the Port does not seek to restrict use of public or private lands within the boundaries of these proposed zones. The Captain of the Port would allow entities in fixed locations within the proposed zone boundaries to continue their normal operations; with the caveat that this permission may be modified if a security risk is identified on property within the zone.
IV. Resulting Changes
As a result of the comments received and interagency review, we propose changes to the safety and security zones in our NPRM published February 21, 2002. Where paragraph 165.115 (a)(1) was proposed to read: All waters of Boston Harbor, including the Reserved Channel, west of a line connecting the Southeastern tip of the Black Falcon pier and the Northeastern corner of the Paul W. Conley Marine Terminal pier; it is proposed to now read: All waters within 150 yards off the bow and stern and 100 yards abeam of any vessel moored at the Massachusetts Port Authority Black Falcon Terminal. The intent of this portion of the regulation is to protect vessels at the Black Falcon Terminal. These new proposed boundaries and criteria provide adequate protection while minimizing the impact this zone would have on the recreational boating and fishing communities.
Where paragraph 165.115 (a)(2) was proposed to read: All waters of Boston Inner Harbor within a 200-yard radius of Pier 2 at the Coast Guard Integrated Support Command Boston, Boston, MA; it is proposed to now read: All waters of Boston Harbor within 100 feet of the Coast Guard Integrated Support Command (ISC) Boston piers. This change still provides adequate protection and was made to allow marine traffic adequate space outside the zones to safely transit to and from the Charles River.
Where paragraph 165.115 (a)(3) was proposed to read: All waters of Salem Harbor within a 500-yard radius of the PG & E Generating power plant pier in Salem, MA; it is proposed to now read: All waters of Salem Harbor within a 250-yard radius of the center point of the Salem Terminal Wharf located at 42°31.33′ N, 070°52.67′ W when a vessel is moored at the PG & E terminal. The intent of this portion of the regulation is to protect vessels at the PG & E Terminal. This change was made to accommodate this intent and allow mariners adequate space outside the zones to safely transit to the south and east of the zone.
Regulatory Evaluation
This proposed rule is not a "significant regulatory action" under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it under that Order. It is not significant under the regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT) (44 FR 11040, February 26, 1979).
The Coast Guard expects the economic impact of this proposed rule to be minimal enough that a full regulatory evaluation under paragraph 10e of the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT is unnecessary. This proposed rule would impose zero mandatory costs. The effect of this proposed regulation would not be significant for several reasons: The proposed zones would prohibit movement in small portions of Boston Start Printed Page 20939and Salem Harbors, allowing ample room for vessels to navigate around the zones and advance notifications would be made to the local maritime community via marine information broadcasts and Local Notice to Mariners.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), the Coast Guard considered whether this proposed rule would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term "small entities" comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
This proposed rule would affect the following entities, some of which may be small entities: the owners or operators of vessels intending to transit, anchor, or conduct commercial fishing operations in a portions of Boston and Salem Harbor. These sections of Boston and Salem Harbor do not restrict passenger and commuter vessel routes, do not unduly restrict recreational boat traffic, and are so small they would have a negligible impact on the commercial fishing industry. For these and the reasons enumerated in the Regulatory Evaluation section above, these safety and security zones would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under subsection 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 [Pub. L. 104-121], the Coast Guard wants to assist small entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If your small business or organization would be affected by this proposed rule and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please call Lieutenant Dave Sherry, Marine Safety Office Boston, at (617) 223-3030. Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247).
Collection of Information
This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
The Coast Guard analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13132 and has determined that this rule does not have implications for federalism under that Order.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) governs the issuance of Federal regulations that require unfunded mandates. An unfunded mandate is a regulation that requires a State, local, or tribal government or the private sector to incur direct costs without the Federal Government's having first provided the funds to pay those costs. This proposed rule would not impose an unfunded mandate.
Taking of Private Property
This proposed rule would not effect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
The Coast Guard analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This proposed rule is not an economically significant rule and does not pose an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This proposed rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments. A rule with tribal implications has a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
The Coast Guard considered the environmental impact of this proposed rule and concluded that, under figure 2-1, (34)(g), of Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, this rule is categorically excluded from further environmental documentation. A "Categorical Exclusion Determination" is available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a "significant energy action" under that order because it is not a "significant regulatory action" under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. It has not been designated by the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs as a significant energy action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects under Executive Order 13211.Start List of Subjects
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
- Harbors
- Marine safety
- Navigation (water)
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Security measures
- Waterways
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:Start Part
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
2. Add § 165.115 to read as follows:
(a) Location. The following areas are safety and security zones:
(1) All waters within 150 yards off the bow and stern and 100 yards abeam of any vessel moored at the Massachusetts Port Authority Black Falcon Terminal.
(2) All waters of Boston Harbor within 100 feet of the Coast Guard Integrated Support Command (ISC) Boston piers and;
(3) All waters of Salem Harbor within a 250-yard radius of the center point of Start Printed Page 20940the Salem Terminal Wharf located at 42°;31.33′ N, 070°52.67′ W when a vessel is moored at the PG & E Power Plant Terminal.
(b) Effective date. This section becomes effective July 1, 2002.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in §§ 165.23 and 165.33, entry into or movement within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Boston.
(2) All vessel operators shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels.
(3) No person may enter the waters or land area within the boundaries of the safety and security zones unless previously authorized by the Captain of the Port, Boston or his authorized patrol representative.
Dated: April 11, 2002.
B.M. Salerno,
Captain, U. S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Boston, Massachusetts.
[FR Doc. 02-10471 Filed 4-26-02; 8:45 am]


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A colleague sent me a ProPublica article that explains how some "professors make more than a thousand bucks an hour peddling mega-mergers." That's a lot of money, even by consulting standards. MBA business consultants can charge between $200 and $600 an hour. Top partners in consulting firms might charge between $800 and $1200. A Wall Street Journal article in 2011 reported that top lawyers charged as much as $1000 an hour. But some economists are pulling in $1300 an hour as consultants.
To be fair, in a free market buyers and sellers should be able to negotiate for exchange prices. If someone is demanding $1300 an hour for their services and another is willing to pay it, then there is nothing objectionably wrong about the arrangement.
In this case the economic consultants are hired by firms that want to merge with or acquire other companies. The consultants are tasked with building a strong case, based on solid and objective economic principles and evidence, that the merger is in the interest of the industry, business, consumers and everyone else. What makes the article interesting is not that there are high priced economic consultants. It is that these consultants often get the antitrust analysis wrong. They build the arguments on speculation. They ignore or trivialize inconsistent or contradictory evidence. They use "junk science," in the words of a Justice Department official quoted in the article.
A cynic might say that companies are paying the economists whatever price they will accept to argue whatever the company wants them to say, regardless of economics. Apologies to my lawyer friends, but isn't this what lawyers do? So economists are on the same level as lawyers now?
Economics is a science. And economic models, when used appropriately, can provide a degree of objective assessment. The subjectivity comes in determining which economic models to use and what evidence to incorporate into the analysis. The ethical problem arises when the prospect of financial gain (in this case, a $1300 an hour contract) influences which models and what evidence to utilize. As noted by the authors, "The government's reliance on economic models rests on the notion that they're more scientific than human judgment. Yet merger economics has little objectivity. Like many areas of social science, it is dependent on assumptions, some explicit and some unseen and unexamined. That leaves room for economists to follow their preconceptions, and their wallets."
The implication is that government regulators might be convinced a proposal is best for stakeholders (notice I didn't use the word stockholders) when it is really only in the interest of the company seeking the merger–and comes at the expense of other stakeholders. In the case of a proposed merger between cell phone companies AT&T and T-Mobile, the economic consultant wanted to make this argument: "That even though prices would have risen for customers, the companies would have achieved large cost savings. The gain for AT&T shareholders … would have justified the merger, even if cell phone customers lost out."
Let's hear it for the economists.


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Letter of the Day | JCF needs will from within to change
THE EDITOR, Sir:
I read with interest and frustration the article entitled Wasting Millions - Professor: Weak Management Leading To Huge Financial Losses In Police Force in the Gleaner of Wednesday 12, October, 2016.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been dogged by the same challenges of weak management processes and a waste of resources for years, but there has not been sufficient will from within the organisation to change.
Professor Anthony Clayton's comment: 'that he and other members of the review teams were surprised by the pushback from members of the JCF seeking to frustrate the reform process' is not surprising at all and is certainly nothing new. After millions of United States dollars donated by the principal contributors Canada, United Kingdom and the United States, have been spent on international police officers (IPO)s, legions of consultants and resources to modernise the JCF, there remains an underlying culture within the organisation that 'we know best' and an intransigence to accept change.
Sadly, the JCF retains beliefs within the ranks of its senior officers that they are there to serve themselves first and the public somewhere after that. The notion of holding a position with an emphasis on an individual's value and role rather than rank has not changed. In my opinion, Commissioner Carl Williams is doing an effective job under the most difficult circumstances. But until he is supported by effective management structures at all levels of the police service, his efforts will be futile.
There are a few recommendations of what may be done to change course. None of them are new but merely a regurgitation of ideas put forward by myself and others for over ten-years:
1. A reduction in senior ranks - starting at DCP level, and the empowerment of other senior officers to actually lead, make strategic decisions and manage their resources and budgets.
2. The removal of senior police officers without the requisite skills from strategic positions within the administrative functions of the JCF; with a shift for the most talented and skilled senior police managers to focus on policing operations and strategies to prevent and detect crime.
3. The appointment of a senior business manager, with private sector experience, positioned at the equivalent rank to DCP, with real influence on managing the non-operational side of the JCF's business. This will include an overhaul of all human resource functions; especially around promotions, training and succession planning.
4. Training senior officers in the importance of resource and budget management.
5. Effective mechanisms must be put in place to manage resources at a strategic level, including the establishment of a JCF Management Board to whom the Commissioner must report and be held accountable for non-operational 'business' aspects of his responsibilities. The JCF Management Board will be run by senior private and public sector individuals with the experience of managing large organisations at a strategic level. Perhaps Professor Clayton should be one of the first appointees.
6. The re-establishment of strategic management groups in Crime, Operations and Business Management, reporting to the Commissioner and ultimately to the JCF Management Board.
Much needs to be done to prevent the same news about the dysfunctions of the JCF being repeated again and again, but I do hope, and still have hold a degree of optimism that this Government will bring about a sustained change by creating an accountable police service that all Jamaicans can rightly be proud of.
Mark Shields
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What are cardiovascular risk factors?
A significant portion of the adult population suffers varying degrees of cardiovascular disease. Risk factors are conditions that may occur throughout life, adversely affecting the heart and blood vessels, damaging their structure and impairing its operation. Over time, can cause peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or heart attack. Although there are different genetic predispositions for this to occur, the risk factors usually related to unhealthy habits and other modifiable situations.
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The major modifiable cardiovascular risk factors are:
How harm risk factors?
Act through different mechanisms, damaging the walls of the arteries, hardening them and facilitating the deposition of substances that clog. This reduces the flow of oxygen to vital organs and weakens, leading, eventually, to a malfunction. Clots may also occur in blood vessels, blocking them and causing heart attacks in the heart or brain, where the blood stops circulating normally there.
High blood pressure damages arteries especially the most vital and delicate organs: heart, kidneys, brain, retina (eye). It also forces the heart to work permanent additional work also cause long or medium term, a failure in its function. This means that no longer is able to pump blood strongly enough.
Cardiovascular risk factors mentioned, rarely act alone: smoking and a diet too rich in fats, refined sugars and sodium, along with a sedentary lifestyle can cause hypertension, dyslipidemia, overweight and obesity, and these last two favor the occurrence of diabetes.
How to tell if any of these factors is affecting you?
Risk factors act without being perceived quietly for years. They manifest late, by its consequences. When it reaches this point, the damage is done and although there are treatments, health and quality of life have deteriorated. The time and the extent to which each of the risk factors actually affect a particular person can not be predicted and varies in each case, but we can ensure that in the long term, all contributing factors.
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There are effective ways to prevent the damage, both to prevent hazardous conditions arise as to modify them when they were installed. Can be detected early the presence of risk factors and take action to correct them through various resources, such as adopting healthy habits, weight loss, and medication use, among other measures. You, along with your personal physician, you can take an active role in modifying risk factors.


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If you long for chrome and to display the logo of someone else's company on your marker, then this is the place to go. If you've got a few bucks to spend, in no time at all you can attain the level of chrome demon in the paintball arena. They manufacture upgrades for nearly all makes and models of paintball marker, but don't show up looking to pimp out a Brass Eagle Talon or Brass Eagle Stingray. You just can't pimp out plastic, and any functional upgrade probably won't help anyway.
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