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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The body that controls North Korea's military is dismissing South Korea's new president, Park Geun-hye, with a sexist comment about the "venomous swish" of her skirt.
An unidentified spokesman for the National Defense Commission's armed forces ministry also repeated North Korean vows from recent days of a "merciless retaliation" over ongoing U.S.-South Korean military drills. The statement Wednesday reiterates another North Korean promise to no longer abide by the armistice that ended the Korean War.
Analysts say the torrent of warlike rhetoric that has followed U.N. sanctions last week over Pyongyang's third nuclear test is meant partly to boost loyalty for young leader Kim Jong Un and to win aid from Seoul and Washington.
Park, the daughter of late South Korean dictator President Park Chung-hee, took office Feb. 25.


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It looks like a lucky gamer got his hands on retail copies of Black Ops II almost 3 weeks early.
lol activision will nuke them ;D
We can probably expect a leaderboard reset before launch then.
I never knew they did that until i got assassins creed 3 this past friday and it actually has a reset countdown for each leaderboard...i thought it was kind of cool. P.s. I live in california and i know a "mom and pop" shop that usually breaks street dates.
I get it 2 to 4 days early every year and they never reset it :D
It was leaked on the torrents that same day. Ironic...
That is actually quite cool. Last time I experienced a stat-reset was back in 2009 with MW2 because I got the game early.
Me to i'm guessing it starts with G and ends with play?
Does Gameplay charge extra to pick it up early?? I noticed on their Facebook page that they're selling it already.
@supersonic... U guessed right. @gatormatt... No, they don't... You can put a $5 deposit to reserve it... They have gotten games almost 2 weeks early in the past... Happened with modern warfare 2 and street fighter 4... The only downside (for most) is that you don't get any special pre-order bonuses like the major stores... They're expecting halo 4 nov. 2nd but i may hold off a couple of days as i am liking amazon's bonus at the moment.
Doubt it
They never reset MW2 on the 360 when everyone had a pirated copy 2 weeks early. So I doubt it. They threatened but never did it. You know why? Because some of those people got the game legitley from stores. Therefore the blame falls on the people that sold it to them and not them. They were smart enough at the time to not punish people that actually paid for the game and if they are smart they will keep that logic. Either way though whatever. Like I plan on buying another COD game when they can't even put in the effort to change the engine that has been used for 7 games straight.
I've had every CoD since MW2 at least a week early and they have never reset the leaderboards.
Lol a disagree with a true statement?? Gotta love the internet. I also had it (MW2) almost 2 weeks early and you are correct, they did not reset the leaderboards
That is if somebody is stupid enough to get on when no one is really on.
in slovakia we make release date
in germany they do the same ;)
That's the one thing I miss about Germany...
In South Africa we're always late.
in soviet russia you don't get release date. release date gets you.
Only 40€?! LOL. The Hardened Edition costs twice as much at retail in Europe. I'd buy that if I was Activision.
Why am I not surprised?
360 just bans as they always do when cod/halo comes out. ps3 they never care as the cfw doesnt run day 1 releases with out work etc. pc doesnt work in mp until servers go up. so ya
They just printed new covers for the MW1-MW3 Games and say they have it. CAUSE ITS THE SAME CRAP GAME EVERYTIME!
Yes...it's similar to the other games...because it's a sequel....it's supposed to be that way....
I will probably have a copy by this Friday. I'll report if Treyarch really did give a damn about the PS3 version this time...
pick it up TnA slov
i like the steel case art
cool i hope there is a torrent so i can DL it jsut for the story..wont bother to pay 60 bucks for 3-4hours campaign.
And children everywhere squeal with joy...
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When Cardinal football was reintroduced in 2010, there was an excitement on campus that hadn't been felt in a long time. It was a welcome return following two decades without a sport that Southeast Texans eat, sleep and breathe. Now that Big Red pride is back in full force, Lamar University reintroduces another tradition dating back more than half a century — the Homecoming Parade.
Photos by Kevin King and Brian Sattler
Kenneth R. Evans was invested as Lamar University's 15th president on Thursday, Nov. 7, calling on students and faculty in his inaugural address to recognize the strengths of the university's heritage while also seeking to invent a promising new future.
(Lamar press release)
Lamar University is scheduled to confer 750 degrees at the summer commencement Saturday, August 17, in the Montagne Center. Lamar University's 15th president, Kenneth Evans, will be the keynote speaker. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. for the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Education and Human Development, Fine Arts and Communication and the Center for General Studies.
The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System has unanimously approved the appointment of Kenneth R. Evans, Ph.D., as president of Lamar University. Regents voted on Dr. Evans' appointment during a special called meeting of the board today.
While we harbor no disrespect for the Wall Street Journal who called us "that scrappy little paper from Southeast Texas," we prefer to think of ourselves as simple seekers of the truth. We're of the opinion that headlines and sound bites never tell the whole story. Our readers demand all the facts, facets and flavors of every story or event. And, they expect to be informed, educated and stirred to action.
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HOUSTON (AP) — Deputies did not conduct a complete search of a Houston-area high school student who had threatened to hurt himself and failed to find a hidden gun he used to shoot himself with while handcuffed in the back of a patrol car, officials said Thursday.
A full search wasn't done because the 17-year-old student was not under arrest and had only been detained Wednesday at his campus so authorities could get him help, said Capt. Jon Moore with the Harris County Precinct 3 constable's office.
"As of right now, preliminarily, there does not appear to be any violation of policy and procedure," Moore said. "I hate to say mistakes happen. I wish we could say that we did not make mistakes or officers did not, but that might have been what happened."
The student, a senior whose name was not released, remained in intensive care at a Houston hospital Thursday.
Authorities were alerted Wednesday about the student after he had sent a text message to a friend saying he wanted to hurt himself. The friend told a North Shore High School administrator, who then contacted a deputy with the constable's office, which provides security on campus, said Jonathan Frey, a spokesman for the Galena Park school district.
The deputy, who was on the 3,000 student campus, found the student in a restroom.
"The student was refusing to obey verbal commands. He was agitated, had not become aggressive. But the deputy was concerned he was so he called for assistance," Moore said.
A second deputy came and the student was searched, handcuffed and put in the back of a patrol car, Moore said. Only one of the deputies searched the student.
"It was a pat-down frisk, it wasn't a complete ... I run my hands through your waistband, I go all the way down to your socks, take your shoes off type of search because they were not arresting him, they were detaining him," he said.
The deputies did not know the student might have a weapon, said Moore, who added the student was wearing loose clothing.
"Their concern was getting him to EMS," he said.
Deputies were driving the student to a hospital when he retrieved a gun he had on him and shot himself in the back of the head.
"How did they miss it? They missed it," Moore said.
The deputies involved in the incident remain on active duty.
Christina Garza, a spokeswoman for the Harris County sheriff's office, which is investigating the shooting, said evidence is pointing to the student's injury being the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and not an accidental discharge. The sheriff's office investigation and the internal affairs probe by the constable's office are still ongoing.
Frey said administrators and constables acted as quickly as possible to get to the student.
"We're glad this student's friend came forward and told an administrator their issues and concerns. ... Hopefully in the end, they saved this kid's life," he said.
Wednesday's shooting is similar to one in July in Jonesboro, Ark. In that incident, 21-year-old Chavis Carter was in the back of a patrol car when he fatally shot himself in the head while his hands were cuffed behind his back. A state crime lab report concluded that Carter was on meth at the time.
In 2006, Houston police officer Rodney Johnson was fatally shot by a suspect, Juan Leonardo Quintero-Perez, after he had been arrested, handcuffed and placed him in the back of his patrol car after a traffic stop. Johnson apparently missed finding a gun on Quintero-Perez. Quintero-Perez was later convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison.
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Release Date: 2003 |
Album Rating: 5.0yes, this has a review already.
but I lurve this record.
Album Rating: 4.5jersey's definitely not a home
Album Rating: 5.0I mean, The Nets : (
Album Rating: 4.5cute.
Album Rating: 5.0posh even.
Album Rating: 4.5short and sweet. It seems like you've been on a review-spree of all my favorites lately.
Also 'Boys, You Won't' is one of my favorite songs of all time but doesn't seem to get as much love as some other tracks on here. The combination of dissonance and melody is perfect.
Although I don't really enjoy the same music as you, I LOVE your reviews.
Digging: Majestic Mass - Savage Empire of Death
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Album Rating: 5.0lol dude doesn't sound too much like Jeff Magnum, but this still maybe not metal enough for you Dryden.
and thanks a lot Spirit, very much appreciated.
also, Yotimi that & 'Everyone Chose Sides' are always vying for my personal #1. Album is so fucking good though.
No problem. Recently I've also found the pleasures of shorter reviews, but yeah, this and your last one are amazing
Album Rating: 3.5The problem with this record is that it starts with "Happy" and then never reaches that kind of quality again. Still great though.
Cute review.
Album Rating: 5.0'She Sends Kisses' follows it and is the decidedly better song ;)
& also thanks
Liking the length
Album Rating: 5.0liking the Mike.
also you need this record, this is def a MikeAllen LP.
Album Rating: 5.0"Hopeless" matches "Happy" I think but my favorite song isn't even on the album but it came as a bonus, which is "Such a Pretty Lie." I never got the feeling that this album was a celebration of enduring sorrow.. it kind of just sounded like enduring sorrow. Excellent stuff, great review.
Album Rating: 5.0thanks lewis.
and I guess I just attach how they play the songs on stage with the record. just something jovial about the whole experience. Even tho "The House That Guilt Built" is probably the most selfishly depressing song ever.
I'll get on this
Album Rating: 4.5just downloaded the pre-release edition of this ripped from vinyl. filthy
Album Rating: 4.0i think doug might give this 4 and a half dougs...
Album Rating: 5.0shiiiiiiiiitttt thats a healthy dose of dougs
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The family and many friends of former Levy County Tax Collector C.D. Tummond are having a 93rd birthday party for him on Saturday, April 2, at the Brinkman Farm on County Road 330 — 10351 N.W. 70th St.— Chiefland. Friends will begin gathering at 11 a.m. with lunch at 1 p.m. All are welcome and guests are asked, if you can, bring a chair and if you wish, a favorite dish. Balloons will mark the drive on which to turn.
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In June 1995, Gloria Hewitt "retired" after 12 years of service to the Advanced Placement calculus exam as a reader, table leader, and member of the test development committee. At that time the Educational Testing Service presented Professor Hewitt with the following Certification of Appreciation in recognition of a significant professional contribution to the continued growth and success of the Advanced Placement Calculus Program.
The outstanding success of the Advanced Placement Calculus Program is a tribute to your tireless dedication to excellence in mathematics education, to exceptionally high and uncompromising standards, and to the service of students. Your service as an AP Consultant, as a Reader and Table Leader, and as a member of the Advanced Placement Calculus Test Development Committee has been truly exemplary and your special ability as a writer of both multiple-choice and free-response questions has been outstanding.


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JONESBORO, Ark (AStateRedWolves.com) — The Arkansas State baseball team ended a two-game losing skid with a 9-0 victory over Tennessee-Martin Tuesday night at Tomlinson Stadium and Kell Field.
The Red Wolves (8-4) pitching staff combined to give up just three hit and faced just one batter over the minimum. Bradley Wallace started the game and went three innings, struck out five, allowed just one hit and did not allow the runner to advance past first base.
The Red Wolves then used five relievers who combined to go six innings and gave up just two hits. Morgan Croft made his first appearance of the season in the sixth inning and gave up just one hit, while Cody Woodhouse made his second relief effort on the year and sat the side down in order in the top of the eighth inning. Chandler Hawkins pitched two innings of relief, while Adam Grantham and Derek Birginske each added an inning of relief in the win.
"I think the biggest thing was that are pitchers were down in the strike zone, our hitters were aggressive early in the ball game and we played clean in the field," ASU head coach Tommy Raffo said. "When those three things happen, good things are going to happen for Arkansas State."
The Red Wolves took a 2-0 lead after the second inning and then broke the game open with five runs in the bottom of third inning. Logan Uxa drove in the first run of the inning with an RBI single to center field that plated Ryan Emery. Alex Potts followed with a two-RBI double down the right field line that scored Uxa and Claude Johnson to put ASU up 5-0. Collin Massanelli followed with a sacrifice fly to right field and Ethan Yeo rounded out the scoring with a single to center field that scored Ryan Roberts to give ASU a 7-0 lead.
ASU added another in the seventh inning when freshman Kevin Fitzpatrick drove in his first career run on a single to left field that scored Dustin Jones to make the score 8-0. Johnson scored a run in the bottom of the eighth after Kaleb Brown drove him in on a fielder's choice to set the final at 9-0.
A-State scored two runs in the bottom of the second inning after Uxa led off the inning with a double and later scored on a triple by a Massanelli. Massanelli later scored on a passed ball to give the Red Wolves an early 2-0 lead.
The Skyhawks struggled at the plate and did not have a base runner advance past first base the entire night. Sonny Mastromatteo singled in the first inning for UT-Martin, but was thrown out trying to steal and the Skyhawks did not have another hit until the sixth inning.
Uxa finished the game 3-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored, while Johnson went 3-for-5 with two runs scored. Potts and Massanelli finished with two RBIs each, while Brown and Yeo each had RBIs.
Wallace earned his second win of the season after striking out five in three innings, while UT-Martin starter John Houston fell to 0-3 on the year.
The Red Wolves will return the field Friday, March 8 for a three-game home series with C-USA opponent Alabama-Birmingham. Friday night's matchup is set to begin at 6 p.m., while Saturday's game will start at 4. The series finale on Sunday is scheduled to start at 1 p.m.


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Random thoughts for a Sunday morning:
Random thoughts for a Sunday morning:
� The razing of Stagg Memorial Stadium by University of the Pacific is prudent and probably overdue. But it still tugs at the heartstrings. I miss having college football in Stockton. Although lagging interest in the program helped lead to its closure in 1995, there still is a void.
� On my very first day in Stockton - late October 1987 - I attended a Pacific football game against Fresno State. The Tigers pulled out an exciting 23-22 victory and it left you with a feeling that college football was very special here. Alas, it probably was the highlight of all the games I witnessed over at the big bump. You had to love the old Quonset huts where the teams dressed, too.
� Colleague Lori Gilbert joked that I should receive pieces of the Stagg Stadium "luxury box" when it is torn down in upcoming weeks. When attendance was in the tank in the early 1990s, I wrote a column about how ironic it was for alums to be lapping up luxury while the stands sat 80 to 90 percent empty. The column referred to the structure as "The Fat Cat Box."
� And, man, did that set off Tiger booster Ralph McClure (loved the guy, by the way. Absolutely loved him). Ralph - figuratively, anyway - took a rip saw at me and organized many boosters to call and write letters to the editor bemoaning the fact that The Record wasn't "positive" about Pacific football. One big local booster pulled his business' advertising from the paper. Even before email, we were overwhelmed with letters criticizing my viewpoints.
� Alas, there was a follow-up column with one of my all-time favorite headlines - "UOP means Utter Only Positives." Good-bye to the stadium. So many good memories for so many good people.
� "Office of the Mayor Private Security Officer" Badges ... Really? Just when you think you've seen it all. How about a dose of criticism for mayoral adviser N. Allen Sawyer and mayoral assistant Sharon Simas? If they're going to be Silva's closest confidantes, shouldn't they guard him from his own bad decisions?
� It comes at absolutely no surprise that Judge Christopher Klein is now pushing Stockton on the pension aspect of its bankruptcy case. The judge says he needs to be "convinced" that Stockton can exit bankruptcy without addressing the pension issue. Things now could get dicey.
� Does someone have a Steve Moore voodoo doll that they're sticking with pin every time a San Joaquin County Jail funding issue gets decided?
� The sheriff's election between incumbent Moore and challenger Sgt. Patrick Withrow could largely become a one-issue race.
� Two words that haven't been in the news much since the memorable arrival: Google. Barge.
� Former Record sports writer Jim Matthews - rest his soul - would be so proud of the job his son Anthony is doing as McNair High School's girls basketball coach.
� The Measure A oversight committee is comprised of good people who care deeply about the community. Kudos to Stockton City Council members for their choices. Now they have to make it work.
� Since those elected to serve the city of Stockton and the county of San Joaquin have different constituencies and sometimes are at odds, does it really help Stockton to have council members continually move on to supervisor positions?
� The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is one of the most intriguing international stories in years. The number of Tweets and Facebook posts I've seen in the past week far surpasses the amount from many other major stories.
� There's always a sense of community pride when Dolores Huerta visits Stockton.
� With the economy showing signs of rebounding, the words of new Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen will be followed closely. The "experts" can't really predict whether she'll differ greatly from predecessor Ben Bernanke.
� So the Skeeter board members get to keep the same health benefits as those working full-time for the San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District. That seems a little, ahem, "Off."
Contact Record Editor Mike Klocke at (209) 546-8250 or email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @Klocke_Record.


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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The wreath is up, the lights are on and the presents are tucked under the tree. Christmas is upon us, and as with any great family gathering, that means great food.
To make your Christmas dinner extra-festive, Match Restaurant in Norwalk's SoNo district, is sharing a holiday favorite from its menu. Here's a recipe you can make for the special day:
Angry Lobster Fedelini
Ingredients: 2 1-1/2 pound lobsters 1 cup tomato paste 2 carrots 1/2 stalk of celery 2 onions 1 cup brandy 1 cup white wine 2 pinches chili flakes 6 sprigs of thyme 1 teaspoon fennel seed Large pinch saffron 2 sliced oranges 6 cups water 8 ounces fedelini pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons butter 6 basil leaves, torn
- Separate claws and tails from lobster. Cut body in half, season with salt and pepper and roast at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Take roasted lobster body pieces and place in a deep stock pot. Add vegetables with a touch of olive oil. Sweat for 10 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and cook 10 minutes over medium heat, continuing to stir. Carefully add brandy and flambé. Add white wine, spices, herbs and water, covering shells by one inch. Simmer one hour.
- Add orange slices and cook 20 minutes. Strain and reserve.
- Blanch lobster tails for six minutes and claws for eight in boiling salted water. Then shock in ice water. Remove tail and claw meat from the shell and dice into chunks.
- Cook pasta in a large amount of salted boiling water. In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, sauté garlic in two tablespoons of olive oil. Add a half cup of lobster stock, a few chili flakes and crushed tomatoes. Simmer for three minutes.
- Add all lobster meat and al dente pasta to the sauté pan. Add butter and basil to the pan, toss together and enjoy!
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March Madness IndeedPosted by nvr1983 on March 10th, 2009
With all the college basketball news floating around the Internet right now I also missed an interesting piece of news about the Robert Morris basketball team and I'm sure the administration at wishes I had. According to police reports, Mezie Nwigwe, the Colonials' leading scorer (6.5 PPG) off the bench, was involved in an altercation that left 2 men with minor injuries. Apparently Nwigwe was with 3 of his teammates (Jeremy Chappell, Rob Robinson and Velton Jones) when the fight allegedly happened at 2:20 AM on Saturday. Although Nwigwe was not arrested he was issued a court summons on an assault charge.
Normally this wouldn't make headlines on a national blog like Rush the Court, but the Colonials will be playing for the Northeast Conference championship game against Mount St. Mary's tomorrow night with a trip to the NCAA tournament on the line. Of course, this leaves the Robert Morris athletic department and administration with a dilemma. What did they do? Initially Robert Morris was uncertain about what they should do with Nwigwe. However, after a few hours of deliberation they reached a surpisingly firm decision that Nwigwe would play. Maybe I have become a little jaded with the way schools handle athletics today, but I'm pretty sure Robert Morris wouldn't be as firmly behind Nwigwe if this had happened to him prior to a game against Mount St. Mary's in the middle of January. I think this one falls under Bobby Bowden's Variable Laws where punishments depend on the importance of next weekend's game. And I am sure the $125k that the NCAA gives each tournament team per game didn't have any influence on their decision. . .


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The Yen is the currency of the nation of Japan. In the foreign exchange market, it is the third most traded currency behind the American dollar and the Euro.[1] It is denoted with a leading ¥. For example, ¥500 is read "five-hundred Yen".
The chart at left shows the USD/JPY currency pair; the number of Japanese Yen equivalent to 1 U.S. Dollar (USD).
The value of the Japanese Yen is driven by demand and supply of the currency. Historically, the Bank of Japan, the country's central bank, has kept interest rates low in order to spur economic growth. Low interest rates since the mid 1990s combined with a ready liquidity for the Yen prompted investors to borrow money in Japan and invest it in other countries (a practice known as carry trade). This has helped to keep the value of the Yen low compared to other currencies. The Bank of Japan maintains a policy of keeping the Yen weak against other currencies and is expected to intervene should it fall below ¥90 per dollar.[2]
On the other hand, an extremely low inflation rate and a weaker Yen has helped the Japanese export sector flourish during this period. In 2007, Japan had a current account surplus of approximately ¥25 trillion ($227 billion) of which ¥12.5 trillion ($113 billion) came from its trade surplus against other countries. The export sector has helped the Yen by maintaining a high demand for it. Going forward, the value of the Yen will depend on Japanese interest rates relative to other countries and on the competitiveness of the Japanese export sector. In 2008, both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank aggressively drove down interest rates in the US and the European Union.
The value of Yen relative to other currencies is determined by the demand and supply of the yen. Factors which influence these market forces affect the value of the Yen.
The current account is a function of trade balance (exports minus imports), income from abroad (such as dividends, income by foreign subsidiaries etc.) and other transfers (such as foreign aid and grants). Since the mid- 90s Japan has maintained an extremely strong current account, mainly because of the country's strong export sector. In 2007, Japan had a current account surplus of approximately ¥25 trillion ($227 billion) of which ¥12.5 trillion ($113 billion) came from its trade surplus against other countries. Economic theory suggests that a strong current account leads to currency appreciation -- since foreign importers need to buy the Japanese yen to pay Japanese manufacturers.
Since the late 1980s, the Bank of Japan has been driving the interest rate to very low levels in order to spur economic growth. Short-term lending rates have responded to this monetary relaxation and fell from 3.7% to 1.3% between 1993 and 2008.[5] This made it profitable to borrow money in Japan in order to fund investments in other countries. This activity, better known as yen carry trade, bears the risk of being losing bets when the Japanese Yen appreciates against other currencies. Carry trades have been a key determinant of the value of yen relative to other currencies. Based on short Yen futures positions, which are used to hedge against the risk of Yen appreciating, the total amount of Japanese Yen used in carry trades is estimated to be around ¥125 trillion ($1.2 trillion).[6]
Historically, carry trades have helped to keep the value of Yen low compared to the US dollar and other major currencies. However, they also make the Japanese Yen extremely sensitive to financial crises across the globe. During the Russian financial crisis in 1998, the Yen gained 20% in two months. After the US subprime crisis the Yen rose from ¥124/dollar in June 2007 to ¥94/dollar in October 2008. The amount of carry-trades is dependent on Japan maintaining a low interest rate relative to other countries. In 2008, both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank aggressively drove down interest rates in the US and the European Union.
Inflation is the result of rising prices in an economy over time. In other words, when the inflation rate is positive, a currency buys fewer goods than it did in the previously. Japan has had one of the lowest inflation rates since the mid 1990s. In fact, price levels in Japan decreased between 1998 and 2004 (i.e. Japan went through a deflationary phase). The low inflation rate has kept Japanese products cheap compared to products from other countries -- making Japanese industries more competitive. This has added to Japan's export growth and, in turn, increased demand for the Yen.
The inflation rate is also dependent on the value of the Yen since a weaker currency leads to greater demand for Japanese products and makes imports more expensive for Japan -- hence increasing the inflation rate.
An investor can invest in the Yen by buying and holding it. Currencies, as an asset class, do not produce any returns by themselves. The currency is only useful if it is invested in another asset (such as equities or bond).
Investors can buy and sell Yen futures traded at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Futures are better instruments for speculation since they are leveraged and hence are more sensitive to currency movements. An investor can also buy a Japanese stock ETF -- such as the iShares Japan Index (EWJ). The CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY) offers return on Japanese Yen plus accrued interest. ETF's have the benefit of offering the return on the underlying asset class in addition to currency appreciation.
Finally, a stronger yen helps Japanese imports by making them relatively cheaper and hurts exports by making them more expensive for foreign buyers. An investor could bet on the Japanese Yen by taking positions in Japanese exporters and in companies that trade heavily with Japan.
I post this opinion on general observations as a long-time foreign resident in Japan. Few Japanese companies will pass on savings when the Yen appreciates, such as now when the Yen is at around the 83 yen to the US dollar. If and when the yen depreciates, Japanese companies would find that raising prices would meet with a lot of resistance.
However, COSTCO passes on more savings than most other direct import companies, IMO. The Amagasaki City COSTO has become increasingly crowded. My wife says that people go in 'groups' as way to share a single membership.
The most active Japanese Yen trading hours are from Tokyo's opening market hours (7:00PM ET / 0:00 GMT), JPY Economic News (7:30 ET / 0:30 GMT) and U.S. Economic news (8:30AM ET/ 13:30 GMT).[9]
The key Yen currency crosses are
Interest Rates are Very Important for USD/JPY. The graph below shows how USD/JPY tracks the 3 Month LIBOR rate for the U.S.
Central Bank - The Bank of Japan conducts monetary policy meetings 12 times a year and their decisions on interest rates could have significant ramifications for the currency market. Masaaki Shirakawa is the Governor of the Bank of Japan, a post he took in April 2008. BoJ Governors typically serve a 5 year term.
Most Active Trading Hours – We tend to see the most significant volatility in the Japanese Yen when the Tokyo trading session opens. Japanese economic data is usually released between 6:50pm – 1:00am ET or 0:30 – 6:00 GMT. USD/JPY could also see big moves when U.S. economic data is released.
What Does the Economy Rely On? – Japan is the second largest economy in the world after the United States. Despite the export dependent nature of the country, the service sector accounts for more than 70 percent of the overall economy. This includes banking, insurance, telecommunications, and real estate. However Japan is also the home of many multinational companies and therefore exports are very important which is why the Bank of Japan favors a weaker currency.
Who Does the Economy Rely on for Trade? – The U.S. is Japan's largest trade partner, but China comes in close. More specifically, the U.S. is Japan's largest export partner but China is their largest import partner.
Market Moving Economic Releases – Central bank rate decisions are usually the most market moving indicators, which means that they can create the greatest volatility for any currency followed by the employment report, the consumer spending and inflation reports.
The Japanese Economy is comprised of 72.1% Services, 26.4% Industrial, and 1.4% Agriculture. It's largest trading partners are US, China, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Some other key facts about the Japanese Economy:
|2008 GDP Estimate
|USD $4.84 Trillion
|127 Million
|Interest Rate^
|Trade Balance^^^
|JPY -¥132.9 billion
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Along with some new cast members.
While Downtown Abbey has lost Matthew Crawley (a.k.a. Dan Stevens), Lady Sybil (a.k.a. Jessica Brown Findlay), and "thoroughly despicable human being" Sarah O'Brien (a.k.a. Siobhan Finneran), Dame Maggie Smith's Dowager Countess will continue to enjoy the company of shrill American matriarch Martha Levinson. On Saturday, Carnival Films and PBS announced that Shirley MacLaine is confirmed for the show's next season, along with a whole new crew of aristocrats played by opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Tom Cullen, Sense & Sensibility's Dame Harriet Walter, Julian Ovenden, and Joanna David. The Granthams will also have a new valet, played by EastEnders' Nigel Harman.


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Texas peanut farmers soon can look for a little payback from investments they've made to the Texas Peanut Producers Board through checkoff dollars.
Charles Simpson, a Texas A&M peanut breeder at Stephenville, along with breeders Mark Burow, Mark Black and Michael Baring, have a number of peanut varieties under study, some of which could be available within two years.
Researchers are looking for varieties with better qualities for consumers as well as improving efficiency for producers. Better resistance or tolerance to disease, nematodes and insects, along with high oleic acid content, which improves value to consumers, tops the list of qualities breeders screen for.
"We're testing runner lines with nematode resistance and high OL genes incorporated into TSWV (tomato spotted wilt virus) resistant lines," Simpson says. "We're at least a year away from identifying a line for release.
"We are testing runner lines which have superior Sclerotinia resistance and high OL. We're probably three years away from identifying a line for potential release."
He says runner lines with Sclerotinia resistance, high OL, and TSWV resistance may be a year away from identification for release.
Researchers are looking at Spanish varieties as well. High OL content is a key but lines also should have disease resistance. These are one to two years off, Simpson says. "We are testing several large seeded Spanish lines that have the disease resistance package and high OL. A line for release is probably one year away."
Breeders are also developing lines with early maturity, multiple disease resistance, leafspot resistance and other traits. "No target date has been established for possible release of any of these materials."
Research efforts, says Texas Peanut Producers Board executive director Shelly Nutt, have been a boon to growers.
"Our peanut breeders are incredible," Nutt says. "With the partnerships of Texas Peanut Producers Board, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University and National Peanut Board, our breeding program should remain strong and well-supported.
"Our growers are also incredible because they support this program with their hard earned dollars."
Nutt says the combination makes a "great team and we're producing some great results."
Efforts to develop new varieties that improve production efficiency are not new, Simpson says. "We have a long list of varieties we've released, thanks in part to assistance from the Texas Peanut Producers Board."
Those varieties and each variety's best characteristics, estimated contribution, and where they are now, include:
Tamnut 74 (Spanish). Released in 1974. This variety was actually developed before TPPB, but was tested and evaluated with the aid of TPPB funds. It was 7.5 percent higher yielding than other Spanish varieties being grown at the time. It had uniform seed size and shape. Estimated contribution to Texas peanut farmers over its lifetime of production — $4.8 million more income than without the variety. It is no longer grown.
Toalson (Spanish). Released in 1979. Again, this variety was bred and selectedprior to TPPB, but was tested and evaluated with partial support from the board. Toalson had excellent pod rot resistance, was higher yielding than Tamnut 74 by two to three percent, and scientists later learned it was highly resistant to Sclerotinia and was the source for the resistance genes transferred to present day Sclerotinia resistant varieties.
Toalson was never grown on a large number of acres because it had a thick shell and did not grade well. Also, it was released in the heyday of Florunner, and its yield was a good 15 percent lower than Florunner. Toalson is no longer grown.
Langley (Runner) was released in 1986. Langley was bred, selected, tested and evaluated with the aid of TPPB funds. Its primary advantage was that it was about 10 days earlier in maturity than Florunner. However, after Sclerotinia arrived in Texas (unfortunately, after release), breeders learned that it was ultra-susceptible to Sclerotinia. Langley was never grown on more than the first seed increase acreage because of its susceptibility to Sclerotinia. However, it is still being used as a source of early maturity genes in the breeding program.
Tamrun 88 (runner). This variety was released in 1988. Tamrun 88 was bred, selected, tested, and evaluated with the help of TPPB funds. It had about 3 percent higher yield than Florunner, graded two to three points higher than Florunner in most locations, and had a vigorous seedling growth stage.
Seedlings would emerge from one to four days earlier than Florunner. Unfortunately, the variety is ultra susceptible to tomato spotted wilt virus. The variety was grown on many thousands of acres in South Texas before TSWV, and continued in West Texas until the high OL, Flavor Runner 458 came on the scene. Estimate on contribution to farmer income in Texas over the life of the variety is $35 million. Breeders still use T-88 in the breeding program in hopes of utilizing the genes for seedling vigor. Tamrun 88 is no longer grown.
Tamspan 90 (Spanish). This variety was released in 1990 because it was at least six percent higher yielding than most other Spanish peanuts and as a pod rot resistant variety with excellent Sclerotinia resistance. After release researchers learned that it has a moderate level of tolerance to tomato spotted wilt. Tamspan 90 was bred, selected, tested, and evaluated with partial funding from TPPB.
The variety continues to be grown on thousands of acres and estimate on increased farmer income by using the variety is $25 million. The variety is still grown (Estimated acreage in 2003 is 41,000, according to Mark Black). Texas breeders continue to use Tamspan 90 as a parent for a source of yield genes as well as genes for Sclerotinia, pod rot, and TSWV resistance.
Tamrun 96 (runner). The variety was released in 1996 and was developed with the aid of TPPB funding. T-96 has excellent tolerance to pod rot and tomato spotted wilt virus; it has moderate tolerance to Sclerotinia and southern blight; it has some drought tolerance.
The source of most of these disease tolerances came from a peanut Simpson collected in Brazil in 1979. The variety has been grown on many thousands of acres in Texas and Oklahoma since 1998. Estimated acreage in 2004 was 21,700 says Black. Estimated contribution to increased peanut farmer income attributable to this variety is about $35 million in Texas and maybe $40 million in Oklahoma. Breeders continue to use Tamrun 96 as a source of yield and resistance genes.
Tamrun 98 (runner). This variety was released in 1998 as a variety highly resistant to Sclerotinia blight. The variety was developed with significant funding from the TPPB. Under heavy Sclerotinia pressure Tamrun 98 is near 50 percent higher yielding than Florunner/Flavor Runner 458 and 10 to 20 percent higher than Tamrun 96. Tamrun 98 was accepted in the industry because of its lack of TSWV resistance and the fact that Tamrun 96 has some tolerance to Sclerotinia under light to moderate disease pressure. Tamrun 98 was tested in Virginia for resistance to CBR and it was the most resistant line in these tests.
COAN (runner). This variety was developed, tested, and released in 1999, with major funding from TPPB. COAN has excellent resistance to root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne arenaria). Breeders transferred a nematode resistance gene out of a wild peanut into Florunner. Under heavy nematode pressure COAN outyielded Florunner by 50 percent and Tamrun 96 by 43 percent. COAN had very small plant size and did not yield high enough in the deep sugar sand where nematodes reproduce so well in Central Texas. Also, lack of TSWV resistance hindered the variety. COAN was only grown on a few hundred acres and never made a significant dollar contribution to Texas peanut farmers.
NemaTAM (runner). NemaTAM was developed, tested, and released in 2001, with partial TPPB funding. NemaTAM, like COAN, contains a nematode resistance gene transferred from a wild peanut. NemaTAM is equal to Florunner in yield without nematode pressure, but will yield 130 percent higher than Florunner under heavy nematode pressure. Scientists have had great difficulty in getting NemaTAM seed increased and into use by peanut growers. At least two major weather related setbacks and an industry mistake in sending 100,000 pounds of seed to the edible market have prevented significant acres of NemaTAM from being planted. Sufficient seed may be available in 2007 to satisfy farmer wishes to plant the variety. If 20,000 acres were planted in nematode infested soil, with a normal production year, an increase in farmer income could approach $10 million per year.
OLin (Spanish). OLin was developed with major assistance from TPPB (with some funding from the Oklahoma Peanut Commission). The variety is mostly Tamspan 90, with much of the disease resistance package of T-90, but containing genes for high OL. OLin has an OL ratio of about 24:1 when grown in Central and South Texas. The OL ratio may be a few points lower when OLin is grown in West Texas.
Maturity is about equal to Tamspan 90, but yield averages have been near 10 percent lower in most tests in West Texas. However, OLin has yielded well above 5,000 pounds per acre in many test locations in West Texas, and seed increases in West Texas have yielded near 4,500 pounds per acre. Breeders had some problems getting the seed multiplied for OLin, but significant quantities should be available in 2006. Value to growers is difficult to assess at this stage. Early maturity (relative to runners) can be important in West Texas.
Tamrun OL 01 (runner). This variety was developed with major TPPB funding and some help from the Oklahoma Peanut Commission. Tamrun OL 01 was released in 2001 as a progeny of a cross with the high OL parent and Tamrun 96. It has high OL, and Tamrun OL 01 has some of the disease tolerance traits of Tamrun 96, although not as intense as T-96. However, Tamrun OL 01 has a relatively higher tolerance to Sclerotinia than does Flavor Runner 458. Tamrun OL 01 has a higher sugar content than most peanut varieties. Tamrun OL 01 was grown on approximately 28,500 acres in 2004, according to Black's data. Estimates indicate advantages would translate into almost $4 million in increased farmer income over other varieties in 2004. That's more than four times the amount TPPB has put into the project for developing high OL peanuts.
Tamrun OL 02 (runner). This variety was also developed, tested, and released with significant TPPB support and some help from the Oklahoma Peanut Commission. It was released in 2002 and followed release of Tamrun OL 01 so quickly because it corrected two major deficiencies of Tamrun OL 01. These were:
Seed size of Tamrun OL 02 is much smaller than Tamrun OL 01, and more in line with other runner varieties such as Tamrun 96.
The sugar content of Tamrun OL 02 is much lower than Tamrun OL 01. Again, it is more in line with other runner varieties grown in Texas, and lower percent sugar than Flavor Runner 458 when grown in West Texas. Tamrun OL 02 has some of the disease tolerance traits of Tamrun 96, and should perform superior to Flavor Runner 458 in South and West Texas. If Tamrun OL 02 displaces much of the acres planted to Flavor Runner 458, as it should, grower income could be enhanced by several million dollars per year.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is urging Republicans to work together to help the party take back the Senate next year, telling South Carolina Republicans that, in his words, "change can come quickly."
Cruz spoke at a South Carolina GOP dinner Friday night. He says the GOP fell on hard times during the second term of President George W. Bush and then during the Obama administration.
Cruz says conservatives helped defeat gun legislation in the Senate and that Obama's health care reform is becoming more unpopular because "more and more people are realizing it simply isn't working."
Cruz was first elected last year but is already generating 2016 presidential buzz.
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U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu's Bipartisan Bill Approves Pipeline Construction
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate supporters of the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline have introduced legislation authorizing its immediate construction and say they expect the measure will come to a vote in the coming days.
The legislation was introduced by Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Republican Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota.
In a statement, they said it has the support of all 45 Senate Republicans and 11 Democrats.
The legislation is the latest response in Congress to the Obama administration's recent announcement that it was delaying a decision on the pipeline indefinitely, citing a Nebraska court case relating to the project.
The House has voted previously to approve construction of the pipeline, which would carry oil from Canada to the United States, where it eventually would reach Gulf Coast states.
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Sacred items stolen from Watertown church
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WATERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — Watertown police say thieves stole chalices, a gold cross, gold-plated Bibles and a safe during a break-in at a Greek Orthodox church.
Police say a thief or thieves removed a vent and smashed the glass behind it to enter Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church through a boiler room door in the basement.
The burglary took place between about 10 p.m. Tuesday when a church meeting broke up and 7 a.m. Wednesday when a cleaner showed up for work and noticed a church office in disarray.
Police say the small drop safe with cash inside was bolted to the floor.
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If you started running a few years ago, when it was still disparagingly referred to as jogging, you know how heavy trainers used to be – like wearing lead weights on your feet. Not any more. Manufacturers are literally tripping over each other to bring the latest lightweight fabric technologies to our feet. Last month saw the arrival of the …
This is what a £60,000 t-shirt looks like
I once bought a vintage second-hand Prince Purple Rain tour t-shirt on eBay for £80. It felt like the most extravagant garment I'd ever bought at the time at a score short of £100 (and even more so when it actually arrived, stained and moth-eaten as it was). But £60,000 for a t-shirt? That's just madness. But that's almost what …
S&M handcuff trainers? From Adidas???
Looking for a new pair of kinky boots? Jeremy Scott has been showing off his latest styles for Adidas's fall/winter 2012 collection, and may have something that'll crack your whip. At first glance, his purple/navy/grey/orange trainers don't stray too far from the usual Roundhouse Mid mould. That's until you see the day-glo handcuff and chain bolted onto the back of …
Reebok X Marvel Superhero Sneakers: Avengers, X-Men, Spider-Man trainers!
Seriously, what a year to be a comic-book fan. First the Avengers movie kicks up a storm in cinemas all over the world, then that's soon to be followed by The Amazing Spider-Man and Batman Dark Knight Rises, and soon after that is the Judge Dredd movie and the Watchmen prequel comics. And now these totally, totally ace superhero sneakers …
These gold trainers will always believe in your sole
We bling out pretty much everything these days. From ruby-encrusted wristwatches to diamond-studded laptops, if there's a surface to be made shinier (and a cash flow as rapid as Niagara Falls to be squandered) then you can bet your bottom dollar we'll decorate our tat with enough glittery bits to make Tutankhamen blush. We thought we'd seen everything until we saw the Indulgences No. 5 from …
Nike LeBron Elite 9 Varsity Maize trainers out now
On the lookout for a new pair of basketball shoes, and still want to look the buisness on the court? Check out these limited edition trainers from Nike. The Nike LeBron Elite 9 Varsity Maize launched over the weekend alongside the Air Jordan 4 Cav and Zoom KD IV Aunt Pearl, and come with a seriously eye-catching yellow upper. All eyes …
Lusting after McQueen S/S10: time machine, please?
It seems in fashion we always want to be at the next destination, now. So it is that we haven't even hit August yet and some of us are already thinking ahead to what to wear in the fall. Of course, the fact that collections are shown out of sync with actual seasons doesn't help. An extreme example I'm faced with is wanting ALL of the McQueen shoe collection from S/S10 right now.
Selectism.com have been giving sneak previews of the McQueen S/S10 shoe collection, those paint splattered lovelies, which will apparently also be available as trainers. Picking up on the folk-art patchwork and paint splattering seen in his recent film-presentation-as-show in Milan, the trainers seen here feature both of these themes as gorgeous detailing. Patience is, I guess, a virtue but in the wicked world of fashion it is sorely tested.
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Dream rubber: Margiela's trainers-to-die-for
If like me your winter footwear has taken a battering given the recent weather conditions you may well be looking ahead to your next shoe purchase.
Which do you prefer? Lanvin's trainers or Kanye's kicks for Louis Vuitton
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44% of you thought Kanye West's mullet was bad, but what do you think of his trainers? West recently designed a pair of trainers for Louis Vuitton, The 808s and Heartbreaks star spoke to Dazed Digital about his inspiration for the design
Newsflash: Kanye West Designs Trainers for Louis Vuitton
After months of rumours and hipster-praying, Hypebeast has confirmed the rumour that Kanye West is to design a pair of trainers for Louis Vuitton. The trainers appear rather bland (they're just white high-tops,) but they might prove to be a valuable base for many a winter outift. Kanye tells the online fashion magazine that the trainers are to be released in June of this year.
I wait with bated breath!
Will's Christmas Outfit Picks: Topman 'Exclamation Mark Print' Polo
Now that I've cleared that up, I can proceed with this Christmas Outfit Pick. This polo is a great find and the loud print is definitely eye-catching. I found it in Topman yesterday afternoon and it was reduced to £10 from £16. In the image, the polo looks black but it is actually blue and the print looks slightly bigger (as opposed to the foot-print looking print pictured!)
Air Max Lite: Nike's bastard child
Though these have recieved great praise on other blogging sites, I'm inclined to say that these two Air Max Lites from the Fall/Winter collection kinda suck balls. Both colourways are horrendous and they both look like cheap knock offs you buy in the pub- which, if you didn't know, is not a good look.
Farfetch, a virtual smorgasbord of menswear
I wrote about Farfetch last week on Catwalk Queen but proportionally speaking it's far bigger news for menswear.
Asos Untitled: Adidas Superstar, Jean Pierre Braganza and more
Asos are launching their "Untitled" collection this week, a selection of limited edition products consisting of sunglasses, vinyl and trainers all traditional collectables for men along with a New Designers selection.
Jeremy Scott and Adidas- I really like it, I mean hate it
The first lovely preview of the Adidas x Jeremy Scott colab is upon us, and I'm looking to those who boldly go where I choose not to… no, fear to tread. Those who say yes to leopard print and knocked off Armani. To those who still rock a greasy mullet and large faux jewel earings. That's right, I'm looking to the Portuguese and their king Cristiano Ronaldo.
What colour is your Johnson?
T-Shirt aficionados The Hundreds are branching out into footwear and with great anticipation are gearing up to release their first offering: The Johnson. A great name for what appears to be a great shoe, with a Pointer-esque silhouette and vibrant colours The Johnson slips nicely into the growing trainer market.
L.A Gear are back from the abyss
L.A Gear are back! "Hurrah!" I hear you cry, and you would be right to because L.A Gear are a cheer worthy brand. Harking from the same era as the Reebok Pump – one of the greatest trainers of all time – in an age when it wasn't enough for trainers to be comfortable and look good, they had to have some other way to interact with such as a pump or lighting system. Judging by the success of the relaunch of the Reebok Pumps these should sell well and be highly sought after by sneaker freaks.
Love The Look: "Tiger Woods/Masters Edition" Nike Blazer Hi Premium
I'm not really a golfer and so I can't claim any deep knowledge/love/appreciation of golf. I can however show knowledge/love/appreciation of knit V-necks with funky patterns and an equally passionate knowledge/love/appreciation of the new "Tiger Woods/Masters Edition" Nike Blazer Hi Premium.
Soulja Boy signs sneaker deal
Young rapper Souja Boy has signed a multi-year sneaker and apparel contract with Yums Shoes, a Dallas-based clothing company.
Alife Everybody Mid Lux Tweed Trainers
Don't you hate it when something doesn't fit into your overall look but you still like it? That's how I feel about these Alife Everybody Mid Lux Tweed trainers. Part of Alie's A/W 08 collection, these are the kind of trainer that makes you want to buy a few matching pieces just to accommodate it.
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Old Town Police Report Accidental Death
The Old Town Police Department is reporting the death of a worker who fell from a construction project next to Sun Tan City and Supercuts on Stillwater Avenue, according to a report in the Bangor Daily News.
The worker fell from approximately 20 feet, according to the BDN story. The accident reportedly occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m.. The death is considered accidental.


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Voters in two municipal districts will decide their respective representatives today for the Tuscaloosa City Council.
Voters in two municipal districts will decide their respective representatives today for the Tuscaloosa City Council.
The races for districts 1 and 6 were not decided during the citywide election on Aug. 27. None of the candidates in the two districts received a majority of the votes.
In District 1, two-term incumbent Bobby Howard faces challenger Burrell G. Odom, the top vote-getter among the four candidates in the first round. In the first round, Odom received 465 votes. He has since received endorsements of the Alabama New South Coalition and the Tuscaloosa County chapter of the Alabama Democratic Conference.
Howard was a close second in the initial voting, receiving 414 of the 1,259 votes cast.
The District 6 runoff pits incumbent Bob Lundell, who said he also has gained the endorsement of the Alabama New South Coalition and the Tuscaloosa County chapter of the Alabama Democratic Conference, against challenger Edwin "Eddie" Pugh.
Pugh drew the most votes among the three District 6 candidates on Aug. 27. He received 858 of the 1,910 total votes.
Lundell, who is seeking his third term, was second with 777 votes.
In Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5, only one candidate qualified, and they will be seated on the new council.
Incumbent council members returning are Council President Harrison Taylor in District 2, Cynthia Lee Almond in District 3 and Kip Tyner in District 5.
Political newcomer Matt Calderone faced no opposition for the District 4 seat being vacated by Councilman Lee Garrison, who won a narrowly decided race for chairman of the city Board of Education.
The only incumbent to be defeated on Aug. 27 was District 7 Councilman William Tinker, who was out-polled 621-386 by challenger and now Councilwoman-elect Sonya McKinstry.
When the new council is sworn in, its members will be paid $25,562 with the council president making $30,805.
Runoff elections historically see low voter turnout, but that hasn't stopped candidates in both districts from campaigning.
From radio spots and yard signs to mailed-out pamphlets and fliers, the four have been making efforts to keep voters aware of today's runoff.
Bill Stewart, a retired University of Alabama professor of political science, said he expected such campaigning and said it is important for voters to go to the polls today. The winners will help decide a number of issues, from housing and business development to public facilities and taxpayer spending for the next four years, he said.
"As a political scientist and believer in democratic government, I'm hopeful people will realize that these members of the City Council do make decisions that affect our lives," he said, "If you're in a district where there's still a race for a council seat, then you need to participate in it."
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The presentation of trophies by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners to the winners is held annually at a special ceremony; followed by a brief reception:
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Nature of Business: Aircraft repair Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It also is a major supplier for international space programs. United Technologies Corporation (UTC), based in Hartford, Conn. is a diversified company providing high-technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries. Hamilton Sundstrand Worldwide Repair Miramar repairs aircraft parts at their 85,000 square foot facility.
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JM Family Enterprises, Inc. (JM Family) is a $9.4 billion diversified automotive corporation headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Fla. (Broward County). The company's principal businesses focus on vehicle distribution and processing, finance and warranty services, insurance activities, retail sales, and technology products and services. JM Family is ranked by Forbes as the 33rd largest privately owned company in the U.S., and is currently ranked No. 16 by FORTUNE® magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America, its 12th consecutive year on the list.
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Waste Reduction and Recycling:
1. Alkaline Batteries2. Aluminum, Glass, Plastic3. Cardboard4. Confidential Paper5. Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris6. Electronic Waste (E-waste)7. Office Paper8. Styrofoam
1. Alkaline Batteries2. Aluminum, Glass, Plastic3. Cardboard4. Confidential Paper5. Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris6. Electronic Waste (E-waste)7. Office Paper8. Styrofoam
Energy Conservation and Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:
Water Conservation:
Environmental Management:
JM Family acquired an Environmental Information Management System (EIMS) to facilitate the management of environmental data such as:
Compliance Inspections Storage TanksCompliance Training Treatment, Storage and Disposal FacilitiesEnergy Consumption Water ConsumptionGreenhouse Gas Emissions Waste Generation and RecyclingPermits/Licenses
External Partnerships:
Community Events
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Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc.
Category: Recycling -Large Business
Nature of Business: Family owned and operated decorative fabrics producer for hospitality industry
Valley Forge Fabrics, founded in 1977, is a privately held family-owned and operated company in Pompano Beach. They are the largest producer of decorative fabrics for the hospitality industry. They have offices in Dubai, Italy, Hong Kong, China, and South Africa. All fabrics sold by Valley Forge are engineered for hospitality and commercial use. Each textile exceeds ACT (Association of Contract Textiles) standards for their specific end uses.Valley Forge Fabrics partnered with Lenzing Fibers to produce Tencel Plus Fiber from Eucalytus. This innovative award-winning fiber from Eucalyptus blended with Cotton bedding product. The environmental story for the Valley Forge LIVING FRESH Eucalyptus product is magnified by the fabulous hand and high end appeal. Here are some of the benefits of Tencel Plus over cotton:
Valley Forge also is the only textile company to date with an established reclamation program for their customers to use to recycle the fabrics at the end of their use. Until the FRESH program, hotels never had an option other than sending large quantities of textile products to landfills. By recycling FRESH fabrics, Valley Forge will literally save millions of pounds of waste from entering landfills each year.Valley Forge Fabrics also earned the BioPreferred Distinction
The USGBC's LEED certification green building program is recognized as the paramount guideline of environmental building protocol in the USA. FRESH products may contribute towards LEED points under various LEED systems. In 2009, the USGBC confirmed recognition of bedding within the LEED rating system, specifically within LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED EB). The Valley Forge LIVING FRESH with Tencel+Plus™ Lyocell products may help earn LEED points in three areas as this collection is made from a Rapidly Renewable Resource (Eucalyptus), will be picked up at the end of their life through Valley Forge's established reclamation program and the Eucalyptus is harvested from FSC managed forests.
Cycle Race Tek, Inc.
Category: Recycling Small Business
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As in every area where development takes over the landscape, there are the challenges to minimize the negative impacts to nature and through the years Ray has become aware that even a small business like Cycle Race Tek, Inc. should strive to reduce our impact on the environment.As required by law, Cycle Race Tek, Inc. disposes of and/or recycles all of their hazardous waste through licensed companies. These items include waste oil, anti-freeze/coolant, used oil filters, tires and shop rags and parts washer cleaning fluid.In addition to the above, Cycle Race Tek, Inc. also recycles many of the materials that are commonly thrown away. These include items such as plastic bottles and packaging of various kinds, steel containers, steel and aluminum parts that are removed during the course of repairs.Since Cycle Race Tek, Inc. receives many deliveries, they accumulate quite a bit of packaging materials. All cardboard is recycled, and packaging peanuts are donated to local shipping companies and mailbox stores for further use.Another aspect of minimizing pollution and reducing the consumption is their reuse of paper. They receive a tremendous amount of paper that is normally thrown away. Any piece of paper that is blank on one side is saved to be used as "note paper". Smaller pieces are cut up and used in the place of "post-it" type notes. Not only does this delay the introduction of waste into the environment, it reduces the consumption of our natural resources, and as a fringe benefit saves the business money!Cycle Race Tek is a small shop with a big commitment to helping reduce its impact on the environment. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of the Emerald Awards Program.
Uniweld Products, Inc.
Nature of Business: Manufacture of welding, HVAC/R, plumbing and alloys markets
Uniweld Products, a U.S. manufacturing company, is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Established in 1949 on farmland in the Dania Beach area, the company has grown and expanded into one of the major manufacturers in the welding, HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration),plumbing, and alloys markets.David S. Pearl, Sr., founder and Chairman of the Board has maintained the concept of the family owned business by appointing David S. Pearl II as President and Douglas B. Pearl as Executive Vice President. Both of his sons have worked in the business for more than 30 years and are fully familiar with the operations of the company. Uniweld has always operated on a "family" concept and this has filtered down to each employee.Catastrophes often bring extended families together. Uniweld recovered from a major fire in 1999 and has continued to grow and prosper in spite of this difficult event. Today, Uniweld's new and larger headquarters houses some of the latest state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. Through engineering improvements and advanced research and development, the company has been able to make its equipment safer for the environment. Uniweld has won the prestigious Broward County Emerald Environmental Award twice and has been Broward County's Environmental Business of the Year.Uniweld's product line includes U.S. made welding, cutting, brazing and heating outfits, refrigeration tools, vacuum and charging hoses, welding, brazing and cutting tips, accessories, pressure gauges and alloys. Uniweld operates and maintains a warehouse in Houston, Texas. It has offices in Canada, South America, and the Middle East. Uniweld takes pride in its manufacturing excellence, product innovation, financial stability, the community, and genuine concern for its customers and the environment throughout the world.
Uniweld Products, Inc.'s Environmental Accomplishments:
City of Miramar
Category: Green Products or Practices/Innovative -Large Business
Incorporated in 1955 with a population of less than two-hundred, the City of Miramar has been one of the country's fastest growing cities with 122,041 residents to date. Recently recognized for its high quality of life by Money Magazine's list of "America's Best Placesto Live", Miramar has developed a 360-degree approach towards environmental stewardship, an all-embracing, top-down, bottom-up grassroots path towards sustainability.
In terms of leadership, Miramar prides itself for being Broward County's first city to implement a Traditional Neighborhood District (TND) Ordinance which encourages pedestrian activity & walkability and promotes mass transit. The City is also the first municipality inthe County to have two (2) in-house LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Accredited Professional staff. They both assist in guiding internal practices as well as bringing their knowledge during Development Review Committee meetings. At these meetings, they take every opportunity to ensure that new development comingto Miramar will incorporate sustainable efforts.
In terms of vision, holistic initiatives are embedded within all City levels. Benchmarks include, at a minimum, comprehensive planning goals, objectives, and policies addressing energy conservation; operations; carbon-reduction measures; green building practices; Smart Code policies; and energy-efficient mixed-use land use patterns.
In terms of foresight, Miramar is persistent about redesigning itself and reforming its policies to reduce its ecological footprint; in aggressively seeking sustainable opportunities and funding; and, most importantly, promoting environmental initiatives. Somehighlights include:
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EEGBC) -allocated funding for:
Water Quality & Conservation
Waste Management
Air Quality – Emissions
Outreach / Leadership
Sustainable Sites
Category: Climate Change Leader - Large Business
Samira Shalen, Senior EngineerCity of Tamarac601 Nob Hill RoadTamarac, FL 33321(954) email@example.com Size: Large
The City of Tamarac is 12 square miles strategically located in the center of Broward County. Since its incorporation in 1963, Tamarac has prospered and grown with an approximate population of 60,000 residents. The City of Tamarac constantly strives to meet the needs and improve the health, welfare and safety of its residents. Tamarac prides itself on being a government that is responsive to its residents. The City of Tamarac's environmental achievements include:
• As part of the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign sets forth five milestones.
1. Inventory Emissions2. Establish Targets3. Develop Climate Action Plan4. Implement Climate Action Plan5. Monitor/Evaluate Progress
1. Inventory Emissions2. Establish Targets3. Develop Climate Action Plan4. Implement Climate Action Plan5. Monitor/Evaluate Progress
• The City of Tamarac has officially been certified as a Florida Green Local Government by The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the built environment through conservation efforts which recognizes local governments for exceptional environmental stewardship. This award designation is the culmination of a formal year-long application process involving all City Department and City employees at all levels. The City of Tamarac was certified as a Florida Green Local Government in May, 2008 at the Silver level; the first local government in South Florida to achieve that designation. In May 2010, the City achieved the Gold level certification, one of only two cities in South Florida!
• Demonstrated their leadership in sustainability by becoming a member of International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), by signing the US Mayors Climate Change Initiative, and by creating the Tamarac Climate Action Plan.
• Tamarac met all five milestones for government operations
• The City of Tamarac is commited to reduce its government operation greenhouse gas emission by seven (7) percent by 2015.
• Implementation of the Tamarac Climate Action Plan included but not limited to:
1. Municipal solar panel array2. Building Lighting retrofit3. Building occupancy sensors4. Data Center Virtualizations5. Replacing Street lights with induction bulbs6. Ultra Low flush toilets7. Water conservation plan8. Office Paper recycling
1. Municipal solar panel array2. Building Lighting retrofit3. Building occupancy sensors4. Data Center Virtualizations5. Replacing Street lights with induction bulbs6. Ultra Low flush toilets7. Water conservation plan8. Office Paper recycling


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Yellow-banded Poison Frog
© Taran Grant/AMNH
Yellow-banded Poison Frog
Dendrobates leucomelas
Hear the call. Audio file © Marc van Doorn
Yellow-banded poison frogs are also known as bumblebee poison dart frogs. Their bright colors serve as warning labels for predators, distinguishing them as a poisonous meal.
Size: 1 to 2 inches
Range: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil
Habitat: Evergreens and tropical rain forests


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Metallica's Kirk Hammett Rocks Fear FestEvil With Exodus and Death Angel
One of the perks of staging your own event is having the ability to drop in on your favorite bands during the festivities, and that's exactly what Metallica's Kirk Hammett did at the inaugural Fear FestEvil horror and music event in San Francisco.
The first-year festival took place over the weekend with Hammett sitting in for performances with fellow Bay Area metal favorites Exodus and Death Angel. During the Friday night (Feb. 7) performance at the Regency Ballroom, Hammett re-joined his onetime band Exodus onstage. During the set, Hammett rocked out a version of 'Piranha' and a cover of Blue Oyster Cult's 'Godzilla' while the crowd went nuts. Hammett was an original member of Exodus before accepting the job to replace Dave Mustaine in Metallica in 1983.
The following night (Feb. 8), Hammett once again dropped in on the headliners, sharing the stage with Death Angel. During the performance, he sat in on covers of Black Sabbath's 'Heaven and Hell' as well as Metallica's 'Trapped Under Ice.' Hammett has a history with Death Angel as well, as he produced their 1986 demo, 'Kill As One.'
Footage from both performances can be seen below, courtesy of AndrewHaug.com. The inaugural Fear FestEvil also featured performances by Carcass and Orchid.
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Brisbane follow script to beat Souths
Match Summary It wasn't always assured, with a late comeback scaring the home side - but Brisbane have recorded a confidence-boosting victory over South Sydney at Suncorp Stadium, victorious 32-18 tonight in front of 34,112 fans.
The Broncos led all night in a game that was never truly in doubt, however the Rabbitohs did manage a small fightback in the final 20 which left many wondering where it had come from, reducing the margin to eight late in the piece before a fulltime try to Joel Moon - who recorded a double - gave the result it's final 14-point margin.
The game started solidly for a Broncos outfit that became plagued by injuries, the Queensland-based side losing Steve Michaels early on, adding to their centre-pairing woes which saw Justin Hodges start from the bench due to flu.
Brisbane cruised to a 14-6 halftime lead on the back of simple and effective play, however a niggling shoulder injury to Hodges seemed to get the better of him late in the half and by the early reaches of the second forty he was relegated once again to the sideline.
The hosts managed a 20-point lead by the hour mark, Ennis having a hand in plenty of tries while also scoring one of his own. It wasn't until the 64th minute that Souths began to wake from their slumber, scoring two tries in five minutes to put a scare into the Broncos. The Brisbane defence then stepped up, snuffing any chance of a miracle comeback, before the Joel Moon sealing try in the final minute.
Brisbane will be looking to take their good form into a Saturday night clash with the Tigers next week at Sydney's ANZ Stadium, while Souths will host North Queensland at the same venue less than 24 hours later.
Match Details Round 7 :: April 25th, 2008 7:30pm Venue: Suncorp Stadium Referee: Jason Robinson Crowd: 34,112 Halftime: Brisbane 14-6
Brisbane Broncos 32 Tries: Denan Kemp (2), Joel Moon (2), Justin Hodges, Michael Ennis Goals: Michael Ennis (4/7) South Sydney Rabbitohs 18 Tries: David Fa'alogo, Nathan Merritt (2) Goals: Issac Luke (1/1), George Ndaira (1/1), Eddie Paea (1/1)
LeagueUnlimited.com Player of the Match 3 Points: Michael Ennis (Broncos) 2 Points: Darren Lockyer (Broncos) 1 Point: Nathan Merritt (Rabbitohs)
LeagueUnlimited.com Live Commentary Suncorp Stadium is the venue tonight for what many see as a forgone conclusion in terms of the result - high-flying Brisbane, welcoming back test captain Darren Lockyer, facing the languishing South Sydney side battling for their first win of the season.
Team Changes Dave Taylor will drop off the Brisbane five-man bench, Joel Moon will take his place. A few shuffles in the run-on side including Hodges starting off the bench due to a niggling flu. Stagg will start in the centres while the forward pack shuffles around to accommodate Stagg's move. South Sydney will be as per program however Issac Luke will start from the bench with George Ndaira running out with the side.
ANZAC Ceremonies taking place now. Coin toss performed on-field - Broncos to kick off.
Proceedings have concluded and we are now primed for kickoff.
0 min: We are underway - South Sydney with first possession.
4 min: INJURY - Brisbane Broncos. Steve Michaels is down, not looking good for him. His right knee looks to have been dislocated, stretcher is on for him now. Hodges still sick enough that Joel Moon replaces Michaels.
6 min: VIDEO REFEREE - possible Brisbane Broncos try... decision pending but it looks like it's there...
7 min: TRY Brisbane Broncos Brisbane are over just half a set after the injury to Michaels, ball through the hands sends Denan Kemp over in the corner. Conversion attempt by Michael Ennis unsuccessful. Brisbane Broncos 4-0
9 min: The Rabbitohs mount some pressure and force back-to-back sets... can they do it?
10 min: The situation is diffused for Brisbane with the Bunnies just playing some shocking footy to hand the ball back over. If the end of that set is any indication we could be in for a long night.
12 min: A rugby league miracle has occured - Brisbane won the scrum against the feed!
15 min: PENALTY GOAL Brisbane Broncos Ennis converts a penalty opportunity to increase the Broncos margin to six. Brisbane Broncos 6-0
21 min: Brisbane prop Ben Hannant was away and did score, however Stagg held a Rabbitoh defender back and the try was denied without even heading upstairs. Brisbane still looking the far better off the sides, Souths continuing to make basic errors.
24 min: TRY Brisbane Broncos Brisbane extend their lead and this time won't be denied - Joel Moon crosses out wide. Conversion attempt by Michael Ennis unsuccessful. Brisbane Broncos 10-0
25 min: Souths hand over possession on the Broncos line but Brisbane hand it back with Hodges pushed into touch from the ensuing scrum play. Souths heavy on the attack now - can they stem the tide?
29 min: TRY South Sydney Rabbitohs Souths forge something in stone with Fa'alogo bursting through a number of defenders to score. Six the margin now. Conversion attempt by Issac Luke successful. Brisbane Broncos 10-6
31 min: From the return set after the try, Issac Luke kicks the ball out on the full - and Brisbane will get some precious field position in the final ten before halftime.
36 min: TRY Brisbane Broncos Brisbane score a good try out wide through flu-stricken Justin Hodges, who now looks absolutely stuffed following the try. Conversion attempt by Michael Ennis unsuccessful. Brisbane Broncos 14-6
39 min: INJURY - Brisbane Broncos Hodges is down now, Brisbane not looking good on the injury front. Looks to be a shoulder or arm injury to compound his sickness. He is staying on the field though for the final play of the half.
HALFTIME Brisbane Broncos 14 South Sydney Rabbitohs 6 Brisbane convincing leaders so far, for every one good deed Souths perform it seems there's three that send them backward. Brisbane are taking advantage from there, and it's only Ennis' poor kicking tonight that hasn't made this scoreline look ugly. For Brisbane Hodges looks like he should be rested in bed but he seems insistent on staying on the field, while Michaels has suffered an injury to the cruciate ligament and early prognosis suggest a season-ender for him. It's all uphill for Souths but should Brisbane suffer just one more injury in the second half, anything could happen. Stay tuned!
40 min: Second half commences
44 min: Eddie Paea makes a clean break for Souths but his offload to Nathan Merritt doesn't reap rewards when the flying winger makes a poor read and throws an impossible pass. Brisbane doing it easy in attack.
50 min: TRY Brisbane Broncos Another good try, giving Denan Kemp an easy path to the line for a double. Brisbane looking to cruise now. Conversion attempt by Michael Ennis successful. Brisbane Broncos 20-6
54 min: TRY Brisbane Broncos Ennis crashes over for one of his own and now it looks as if the floodgates are beginning to open. Another dark night for the red and greens. Conversion attempt by Michael Ennis successful. Brisbane Broncos 26-6
64 min: TRY South Sydney Rabbitohs South Sydney finally hit back...it would appear too little too late against the Broncos although the more possession Souths get the more dangerous they look. Merritt the tryscorer. Conversion attempt by George Ndaira successful. Brisbane Broncos 26-12
72 min: TRY South Sydney Rabbitohs Souths finally making a game of it now with Merritt scoring under the posts - just seems to be not enough time left to rectify this for Souths. Margin drops to eight points with about 7 to go. Conversion attempt by Eddie Paea successful. Brisbane Broncos 26-18
77 min: Brisbane looking to wind down the clock but Souths really giving it their all. The question must be asked - where the spirit was in the Bunnies for the first 60 minutes?
80 min: TRY Brisbane Broncos Fulltime strikes as Moon gets a double and wraps up proceedings here. Game over and Brisbane join the Titans albeit briefly atop the ladder. Conversion attempt by Michael Ennis successful. Brisbane Broncos 32-18


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As I sit at my desk and type this week's column, I cannot help but wonder about this year's election outcome. As a voter, it is one of our privileges given to us by those who fought and died for this basic freedom.
As I sit at my desk and type this week's column, I cannot help but wonder about this year's election outcome. As a voter, it is one of our privileges given to us by those who fought and died for this basic freedom.
The general election is less than one week away. It is our responsibility to make ourselves informed of the issues and platforms the candidates are representing.
If we do not take the opportunity to educate ourselves and cast our vote for the person we believe will do the best job for the people, we have no right to complain when all is said and done.
The preamble of the Constitution begins, we the people. We have a privilege and a say in who runs our local, state and federal government. We have a say, but we also have a responsibility to educate ourselves and make informed decisions. Tuesday, Nov. 6 get out and vote, it's your right and your privilege.
Thought for the week: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead.
This week, I hope for a couple of things for our community:
1) I hope every eligible voter casts their ballot regarding Sleepy Eye Public School's referrendum because we cannot fail our children who are the future of our community.
2) I hope that our area remains safe from hunting accidents.
3) I wish the Knights' football team a successful evening as they take on New Ulm Cathedral High School in the Section 2A finals Friday evening at St. Mary's field in Sleepy Eye.
Another thought for the week:
Magical Moments ~ Do not keep the alabaster box of your love and friendship sealed up until your friends are dead.
Fill their lives with sweetness. Speak approving, cheering words while their ears can hear them, and while their hearts can be thrilled and made happier.
The kinds of things you mean to say when they are gone, say before they go. – George Childs