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Star-Banner readers share their views on Congress, life jackets, President Obama, George Zimmerman and assistance after an accident.
Capitol ideas
I have two suggestions for our do-nothing Congress that should satisfy both sides of the aisle.
These suggestions should increase revenue without raising taxes and reduce wasteful spending without hurting needed projects, the poor, the elderly, the middle class, their pet projects or their rich donors.
First, since the Capitol is never used Friday through Sunday and hardly ever used the rest of the year — since the legislators are either at home, campaigning or on some expensive junket — why not rent out the building to motivational speakers, concerts, weddings, christenings, bar mitzvahs, etc.?
Second, the legislators should forgo their salaries and instead work piece rate, which should reduce some wasteful spending and get them paid only for the bills they pass that actually become laws.
Wouldn't that be a great incentive for them to do what they were elected to do — pass bills that would help the U.S.?
I know this is a novel idea, having legislators legislate. But heck, it is worth a try — isn't it?
Robert A. Bella,
Lifesaving suggestion
I'm writing this letter to get people who are going out in a boat to wear a life jacket.
On Dec. 19, 2004, my son, Capt. Allan M. Morone, and his best friend, John Edward Ray, drowned on Half Moon Lake. They were missing for 10 days.
Allan is my only child, and life without him is very, very sad and lonesome.
He was only 22 years, 9 months and 10 days old.
March 19, 2005, was his 23 birthday.
The boat season is in full swing and Labor Day weekend is coming up fast. So many more people had boating accidents since 2004.
It only takes minutes to put a life jacket on.
Please save lives and a lifetime of heartache.
Sandy Morone,
Pray for the president
I did not vote for President Obama, either time, nor do I trust the man on most issues. But I believe he needs our prayers now about many issues, and Syria is one of them.
He is now in a position of damned-if-you-do and damned-if-you-don't in regard to giving aid to Syria.
I don't pretend to know what decision is best — to give aid or to not give aid — but I do know that it is a volatile situation and either decision will cause controversy.
Please pray for Obama and our Congress to have divine intervention in this and many other matters.
Nora L. Gibson,
What about Antonio?
Thanks go to Judge Hale R. Stancil for his excellent guest column on July 28.
Our national media, President Barack Obama, the Justice Department and many black leaders purposely turned the George Zimmerman case into a circus way before the trial.
There is no other reason we would have received mass misinformation regarding both Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin.
Why was this tragedy worthy of worldwide press instead of others — such as the killing of infant Antonio West?
Antonio was shot in the face and his mother wounded by two black teenagers in a robbery. He was only 13 months old, but hardly a word was said. He happened to be white.
You could feel their disappointment when no racism or profiling was found, but they still threaten Zimmerman with violating Martin's civil rights, which is ridiculous.
Any reasonable person who looked at the evidence knows the jury made the right decision based on facts, but none of the above agitators are interested in true facts.
Death threats have been made to him and his family, along with threats of "no justice, no peace."
All of the above are guilty of causing this, and I hope Zimmerman's lawyer goes after them.
Some of their hidden agenda is now apparent.
They want to repeal "stand your ground" and more gun control.
I wish Antonio's mother had carried a concealed weapon to defend her baby.
Everyone has the right to defend themselves, their family and their property.
Only those committing the crime have anything to worry about.
Wayne Rackley,
Angels in the storm
On July 2 I was in a pretty serious car accident on County Road 475 in Pedro. It was storming. I know God was in the passenger seat, or I wouldn't be here.
As the car came to a stop I could smell smoke. My greatest fear is being trapped in a burning car, so the adrenaline kicked in.
I began to try to open the doors, even crawling into the back seat, but all were locked and wouldn't open. My strength wore off and I thought I was going to die.
I looked out the window and prayed for some angels to help me.
Suddenly they began to appear.
Two young men began to break out the windows and work on opening the doors.
Another gentleman got into the front seat and calmly talked to me, assuring me the car wasn't going to burn.
He was wearing a Massey Services shirt that showed his name was Chris.
Keep in mind it was still storming because I could see lightning. They all stayed until the ambulance came.
I don't know the names of the other two young men, but I want all three to know how much I appreciate what they did.
In a time when it seems so much of the news is negative, these people proved there are still caring people out there willing to help above and beyond.
Again, thank you all so much.
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Samsung Electronics
Comp., Ltd.'s (SEO:005930),
one of the world's top two cell phone makers and tablet makers is literally
fighting for its life in court [1][2],
under legal attack from Apple, Inc. (AAPL).
I. Did Apple "Steal" its Ideas From Science Fiction?
Apple accuses Samsung of "slavishly" copying its smartphone designs.
Specifically it cites its U.S. Design Patents D618,677 and D593,087 on iPhone's design and Design Patent D504,889on the iPad's design. Apple's
patents basically claim ownership of rectangular touch-screen devices with a
minimalist interface with few physical buttons. Its patent specifically
says that it is "not limited to the scale shown herein" -- which
Apple says places larger devices like the Samsung Galaxy S smart phone on the
hot seat. Apple filed the iPhone patents in November 2008 and July 2007,
and the iPad patent in March 2004.
Apple has expressed no desire to license the patents in question. It has
indicated that it would rather remove these "willful copies" from the
Samsung has pulled out a rather unique defense in the case, citing a
scene in the 1968 Stanley Kubrick adaptation of the Arthur C. Clarke novel 2001:
A Space Odyssey which shows a device remarkably reminiscent to the
iPad making what appears to be a video call.
In one its U.S. court cases with Apple, Samsung is submitting the evidence as
proof of prior art -- a common way to invalidate patents.
While it may at first sound outlandish to use a work of science fiction in
court, it's important to consider that in 2004, when Apple filed the iPad
patent, the device was very much science fiction. Apple had to wait five
years for real world electronics to catch up.
And there's some precedent of successes with science-fiction prior art.
Robert Heinlein's 1930s-era writings were used in court in the 1960s to
prevent people from patenting the waterbed. It's also believed that
fictional examples are an important reason why Klausner Technologies reportedly conceded
to a lesser settlement, in its 2007 case against
Apple where it sought $360M USD in damages for willful infringement.
We feel that Samsung should consider submitting several video clips [1][2][3] from Star Trek: The Next
Generation as evidence as well. Numerous minimalist, thin tablet
devices appeared on the show and its movie adaptations in the late 1980s and
In one scene from 1996's Star Trek: First Contact, character Geordi
LaForge hands Zefram Cochrane a device that looks remarkably similar to
the iPad, though only the back is shown. Another scene from 1989's
"The Bonding" shows the front of an LCD touch-screen iPad-like device
with a relatively minimalist button configuration.
Apple chief executive and co-founder, Steven P. Jobs has bragged
about his mastery of stealing ideas from others, stating [video],
"Picasso had a saying - 'Good artists copy, great artists steal.' And we
have always been shameless about stealing great ideas."
And he has said several times that he is a fan of Star Trek.
For example, when unveiling the iPhone 4, he commented, "I grew up
here in the US with The Jetsons and Star Trek and
communicators, dreaming about video calling, and it's real now!"
II. Samsung Must Deal With Technology Patents as Well
Apple's design patents are particularly troublesome given the apparent amount
of prior art and the fact that it itself fictionalized a device that it would
only later have the technology to commercially implement, when filing the
iPad's design patent in 2004.
Also troubling about the design patents is Apple's selective enforcement.
Notably Apple has only gone after smart phones and tablets
using Google Inc.'s (GOOG) Android operating
system, while ignoring similar manufacturer Windows Phone 7 designs. One
possible reason for this is that Apple and Microsoft have some cross-licensing
agreements and Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) owns a vast amount
of user interface intellectual property, so Apple may be scared of trying to
bully it in court, like it has Google.
However, even if Samsung can get by the trio of American design patents,
Apple's case also references technology patent 7,469,381, which covers
touch interactions and animations of page-turning elements of a graphical user
Nokia Oyj. (HEL:NOK1V)
during its
legal battle with Apple succeeded in getting a re-review of this
patent with "the best prior art references Nokia could find".
Unusually, all 20 claims were upheld. (Typically during re-reviews,
at least some claims are invalidated.)
Again, there may be prior art here, but Samsung will have to dig to find
III. Samsung Dealt Another Setback in Europe
In Europe Apple has cases pending in Netherlands and German European Union
courts. Last week Apple was caught apparently photoshopping pictures [1][2] for
its court exhibits, offering visual representations that confusingly make
Samsung different shaped devices appear as if they have the same dimensions as
the iPad and iPhone.
Apple supporters are pointing to Apple's U.S. court filing to support their
claims that Apple was in the clear. In the filing Apple says that the
"differences between the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Apple's patented
design are trivial and legally insignificant: the aspect ratio, thickness, and
edge profiles do not appear to be absolutely identical in the Tab 10.1 and
Apple's patented design."
Apple claims prior art is on its side, writing, "But as discussed above, a
product infringes a design patent even if it differs in several details, so
long as an ordinary observer would view the overall appearance to be
substantially the same. These minor differences do not affect the substantial
similarity between Samsung's tablets and Apple's claimed design when viewed as
a whole, especially in light of the prior art."
Apparently the presiding Netherlands judge agrees. In lieu of a final
verdict to be published today, a Hague judge banned
the marketing of the Galaxy family of Samsung devices and the Samsung
Ace smart phone in the Netherlands. It is unclear whether sales will be
banned as well.
Samsung was found in violation of Apple's European Patent (EP) 2,058,868 2,059,868, which
describes a "method of scrolling," EP 2,098,948 which deals with a
"recording a flag in connection with multiple screen taps," and EP
1,964,022, a dragged slider phone unlocking GUI element.Apple holds similar patents on this technology in the U.S., which it's using in its U.S. lawsuit.Update: As a Dutch-fluent reader pointed out (Thanks Entropy78!), initial sources (Engadget) were incorrect in posting the patents EP '948 and EP '022 were violated. The ruling actually points out that EP '022 had already been ruled null and void and thus was not suitable for the case. Further, it found that Samsung did not violate EP '948. It does ban sales and marketing of Samsung's Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" devices, as it find them solely in violation of patent EP '648.The ruling states:
...De slotsom van het voorgaande luidt dat Samsung met de smartphones Galaxy S, S II en Ace inbreuk maakt op EP 868 maar niet met de tablet computers. Op EP 948 maakt Samsung geen inbreuk, terwijl EP 022 voorshands voor nietig is te houden. Er is geensprake van inbreuk door Samsung op de door Apple gestelde modelrechten of auteursrechten...
...De slotsom van het voorgaande luidt dat Samsung met de smartphones Galaxy S, S II en Ace inbreuk maakt op EP 868 maar niet met de tablet computers. Op EP 948 maakt Samsung geen inbreuk, terwijl EP 022 voorshands voor nietig is te houden. Er is geen
sprake van inbreuk door Samsung op de door Apple gestelde modelrechten of auteursrechten...
Samsung violates patent EP 868 with its Galaxy S, S2 and Ace model, but not with its Galaxy tablets. Samsung does not violate patent EP 948, while patent EP 022 was considered invalid. There was no violation by Samsung on any of Apple's design or copyright ...
The EP '648 violation comes due to the scrolling functionality in Gingerbread devices' gallery. Honeycomb devices, such as the Galaxy Tab 10.1 are not affected.The judge goes on to write "...de kennelijk eenvoudig door haar uit te voeren aanpassing...", "meaning: it should be easy to technically circumvent the one patent it (Samsung) was found to violate."The full ruling is available in Dutch here [PDF].Samsung representatives reportedly told Tweakers.net that they would be removing the scrolling feature from their smart phones, which should allow them to continue sales and marketing in the Netherlands.Thus in the big picture Apple did win a minor victory in potentially temporarily halting sales of some Samsung phones, if only for anywhere from a few days to few weeks. Further the case invalidates Apple's claim that Samsung violates Apple's patents on multi-tap recording GUI interactions -- patents which are used in multiple other Apple suits against various Android manufacturers internationally.Thus in the big picture the ruling is somewhat of a loss to Apple.The take home message seems to be that --in European courts, at least -- Apple may be able to pester Android manufacturers into minor updates, but its dreams of removing their devices from the market are unlikely to be realized.


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Though thermoelectric materials are quite common, they are not yet widely used as one might expect. The reason is largely that until very recently, these materials have been either very inefficient or very expensive. However, several groups of researchers have been working to solve the mysteries of these exotic compounds and bring them to the world en masse.
DailyTech has previously reported on a few endeavors with thermoelectrics. Mildred S. Dresselhaus's ongoing work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology looks to create more efficient materials by manufacturing tiny particles or wires into them to disrupt the flow of heat. This would make materials that are already great electrical conductors much more thermally inert, allowing for greater heat-to-electricity or electricity-to-heat/cold conversion potential.
Another group at the University of California at Berkley, led by Professor Peidong Yang is looking into new materials. Silicon itself is not a great thermoelectric material – until venturing into nanoscale. Silicon nanowires have been shown to be one hundred times more efficient at the energy conversion than bulk silicon.
Publishing its findings in the most recent issue of Nature Materials, a group of scientists from the University of Århus, Risø-DTU and the University of Copenhagen has unlocked another secret of certain thermoelectric compounds which may help develop more efficient materials. Their work involves clathrate compounds, which are compounds composed of a "cage" of one type of molecule that surrounds a second type.
Initially it was believed that the movement of the trapped molecule was solely responsible for the way the compound conducted heat. After using neutron scattering to study the movement of the atoms inside the molecules, they realized it was the movements of the atoms in the cage that brought about the advantageous property.
Kim Lefmann, an associate professor of the Nano-Science Center, Niels Bohr Instituate at the University of Copenhagen explains, "Our data shows that, it is rather the atoms' shared pattern of movement that determines the properties of these thermoelectric materials. A discovery that will be significant for the design of new materials that utilize energy even better."
Understanding the mechanism behind this thermal insulation will help scientists design better thermoelectric materials. These types of materials are finally being put to use in some of the places you might expect, such as vehicle auxiliary power generation from waste heat. The same waste heat could theoretically be used to power interior cooling systems via heat to energy to heat (and cooling) transference.
Thermoelectric materials have a tremendous amount of potential for use in everything from vehicles to homes and businesses to electronics. Better understanding of how these materials work will spawn more efficient materials and perhaps one day these things will be powered, cooled and heated by super thermoelectric devices.


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to penetrate deep into realms where scientists seldom explore, NASA
biophysicist Tore Straume [profile] (Ames
Research Center), radiation expert and particle physicist Steve Blattnig
(Langley Research Center), and Cary Zeitlin [profile] (Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory),
explored the logistics of sex and
procreation in space. Their conclusions? It would be
hard -- very hard.
Would-be space colonists looking to procreate in space would have it very
rough, according to the report. One of the biggest dangers would be from
cosmic rays.
The high-energy protons encountered in deep space could harm male sperm.
They would also likely sterilize any human fetuses conceived in space.
The embryo would likely die during the second half of the pregnancy from
these rays.
The only solution would be to adopt better protection, but mankind doesn't
currently have a sufficient technology. States Dr. Straume, "The
present shielding capabilities would probably preclude having a pregnancy
transited to Mars."
An even greater danger would be solar flares. Solar flares are giant
squirts of matter and energy from the sun during periods of intensely hot solar
activity. These solar events would likely bombard the space explorers with even
more radiation, raising their risk of miscarriage and infertility.
Also dangerous are high-energy cosmic rays that can travel millions of light
years and carry tremendous energy. Without a way to block these damaging
particles, they would likely pass through the spaceship, further damaging the
astronauts' gonads.
When it comes to solar shielding, it appears scientists still have trouble
getting it up to speed.
It is unclear whether anyone has ever had sex in space. NASA and the
Soviety space agency never revealed whether they conducted tests into orbital
procreation. They have what is commonly referred to as
"relationships of trust" when it comes to relations between
astronauts. One astronaut husband and wife -- Jan Davis and Mark Lee
-- did share a flight together, but NASA and the astronauts would not reveal
whether they got their stellar groove on.
Aside from the radiation dangers, given how hard it is to move in space, it
might be hard to perform sex in a traditional manner. But mankind has
never had problems getting creative in the sack, so surely life would find a
The research is significant as many prominent scientific luminaries, like
Steven Hawking, believe that without colonizing other worlds, mankind
will likely go extinct within a few million years.
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earlier this week that Microsoft was in a bit of a bind concerning the end-of-sale
date for Windows XP. The company originally planned to suspend the sale of
Windows XP on January 31, 2008, but later extended
the date to June 30, 2008.
The funeral for Windows XP shouldn't have caused too much of
a rift in the space-time continuum considering that Windows Vista is currently
available to fill its shoes, but things haven't gone over so swiftly. The planned funeral for Windows XP has been confounded by
two issues, 1) the rise of low-cost notebooks which are taking advantage of
Linux-based operating systems and 2) the fact that Windows Vista is too
resource hungry to run with respectable performance on such machines.
We first
heard word that Microsoft would reconsider its decision to kill off Windows XP shortly
after our original article went live on Monday and the Redmond-based
company confirmed
that decision earlier today.
Microsoft will now make Windows XP Home available for what
it calls ultra-low-cost PCs (ULPCs) until June 30, 2010 or one year after the release of the next version of Windows; whichever is later. Microsoft goes on to
state that it "Heard from partners and customers that they
want Windows broadly available for this new class of devices, because they want
the familiarity, compatibility and support only available on the Windows
Microsoft also acknowledged that Windows XP makes more sense than Windows Vista for these machines adding, "While Windows Vista provides many benefits, including an easier and
more secure user experience, Windows XP Home provides an effective
solution on these devices from a performance and cost perspective."
Consumers should be glad to hear that the flood of new,
low-cost notebooks from Intel, ASUS, ECS,
and Everex
will continue to be available with Windows XP for the next two years. Microsoft
can also rest assured that it won't be missing out on a growing, lucrative
segment of the PC market.
For those that are looking to see other versions of Windows
extended beyond the June 30, 2008 date, you're out of luck. Only XP Home will
get a reprieve from Microsoft.


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A special task team comprising representatives from South African Airways (SAA), Airports Company SA (Acsa), customs and the South African Police Service (SAPS) was today formed to identify immediate additional measures aimed at stopping the drug traffic through SAA and any other carriers that operate at SA airports.
The team will review the additional interventions implemented by SAA since the first incident in January 2009 and manage the urgent implementation of additional security measures. The team will also identify potential risk areas involving the trafficking of contraband across airport operations.
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Further, SAA can confirm that all 15 crew members (3 cockpit and 12 cabin crew) detained by UK authorities in London have now been released. The group, who operated flight SA234 from Johannesburg to London yesterday morning, were detained by authorities in London on Monday after contraband was found in an item of hand luggage on the crew bus at Heathrow Airport.
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Census of Population and Housing, 1980 [United States]: Summary Tape File 2A (ICPSR 8036)
Principal Investigator(s): United States Department of Commerce. Bureau of the Census
Summary Tape File 2 (STF 2) files contain detailed complete-count tabulations for all persons and housing units in the United States. The STF 2A files contain summaries for standard metropolitan statistical areas (SMSAs) and for these components: counties or county equivalents, places of 10,000 or more inhabitants, census tracts, and totals for census tracts split by county components. A summary is also provided for the tracted area outside of SMSAs within each state. The data are presented in two types of records, each containing different tables. The first, record A, is presented once for each geographic area and summarizes total population and all housing units. The second, record B, is presented for the total population in each area and repeated for each race and Hispanic group in the area that meets nonsuppression criteria. Record B is presented for a maximum of six racial/Hispanic groups. If too few persons or housing units fall into an ethnic category in a census area, the data for that category are suppressed. There are 51 files, one for each state and the District of Columbia.
Series: Census of Population and Housing, 1980 [United States] Series
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United States Department of Commerce. Bureau of the Census. Census of Population and Housing, 1980 [United States]: Summary Tape File 2A. ICPSR08036-v1. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1982. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR08036.v1
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Subject Terms: census county divisions, census data, census tract level, counties, demographic characteristics, ethnic groups, ethnicity, Hispanic or Latino Americans, household composition, households, housing, housing conditions, housing units, metropolitan statistical areas, population, states (USA)
Geographic Coverage: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York (state), North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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Universe: All persons and housing units in the United States.
Original ICPSR Release: 1984-06-28
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Don't blame the aisle crossers. Blame yourself. We are demanding that our political parties fight one another and thereby waste time and money.
We, the citizenry of the United States, need to become less petty, afraid, angry, and wrathful. Look, this "all in or all out, winner take all, with me or against me" nonsense is taking up a lot of time for real American political strategists. We are asking them to hurt our opponents, and they, being our generals, are doing their best to carry out our wishes.
This is dumb. There are real threats (which frankly I don't sweat much cause I believe in the United States of America, and I'm not going to quake when N. Korea or Iran goes boo).
Let's all create an agenda, each with a moral compass, ask them to do it, and then get out of the way and let the legislature, Supreme Court, and executive branch hammer it out.
Richard M. Feit
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Gautam's sweet dreams
Saturday was Human Trafficking Awareness Day! How did you spread the word about this important issue?
Today's story comes from Bangladesh, where millions of children are caught up in child labor when their families can't afford to provide. Two years ago, Gautam's family couldn't afford more than two meals a day, to repair their home, or to send Gautam to school; now, Gautam sleeps well with a new roof and full belly, and goes to school. See how sponsorship helped keep him out of child labor!
A narrow walkway ran toward the Hindu Para in Bangladesh after surrounding an aged pond. The grubby water of the pond indicated what the environment of that community would be. Once I entered the area, the road became too narrow for two men to walk side by side, the mud houses pushing in from both sides. After walking for few minutes, I came to a small yard.
I found a little boy sitting silently under the veranda. He was barefoot, with a runny nose and almost naked. His face told me that he could no longer bear the agony of hunger. He seemed more mature than his actual age of five, as the playful movements of a child had disappeared from his activities because of poverty. He appeared annoyed at being an unfortunate child of a vulnerable family.
This is a pen picture of Gautam, when I met him at his house for the first time just two years ago. He is the son of Joyanti and Vombol, and his sister's name is Janota.
Two years ago, these parents could not even think of sending Gautam to school. They did not feel the need for education. They thought it was a kind of luxury, as they did not even have the capacity to provide two meals each day for their children.
"We are too poor to send him school," Gautam's mother said. "If we get aid from World Vision, he would be educated."
This same Gautam is now going to school after being sponsored by World Vision, in the Birol community.
The house where they lived before was not worthy to provide safety or comfort. The roof was made of rotten straw and the mud walls were in danger of falling down at any moment. The home was vulnerable to the whims of the weather; rainwater washed away their bed, in winter it could not protect them from the bitter cold, and in the summer they were burnt by the brutal sunbeams.
"What can I do, what I earn cannot even manage three meals for my family," Vombol said at the time. "I can even save a TK [about 1 US cent] in a month. How can I think of renovating my house?"
But now Gautam can sleep soundly. Sweet dreams now knock at his door while he sleeps. World Vision assisted the family to repair the house, providing corrugated iron sheets for the roof.
Little Gautam can smile now; he loves to go school and play with his friends. He loves to draw pictures. He is happy as his parents feed him with rice, his favorite meal, during lunch and dinner.
Moreover, his parents can dream that Gautam will become an officer after completing his studies.
Our hope is that, like Gautam, all of the children of his community in Bangladesh will have sweet dreams. And we are committed to working together to make these dreams come true.
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Describes Jonah Choiniere from
George Washington University in an interview with BBC News,
"Haplocheirus is a transitional fossil. Previously
we thought the Alvarezsauridae were primitive, flightless
birds. This discovery shows they're not and that the similarities
between them evolved in parallel."
Like birds, the group
of dinosaurs has fused wrists and loosely assembled skull bones,
leading many paleontologists to believe that they might be the
ancestors of birds. The beasts may also have had feathers,
according to analysis in the late 90s and onward.
anatomical analysis of a 3-meter long nearly complete skeleton of a
new species in the group indicates that the group likely diverged
from the line of dinosaurs that evolved into birds, and that the
bird-like features emerged in parallel, not in series. The new
skeleton was dubbed Haplocheirus sollers and was found in the
China's Gobi desert. The skeleton was noticed by a member of a
team excavating in the orange mudstone beds in the Junggar Basin of
the Xinjiang province. The member saw the pelvis of the
dinosaur sticking out of the ground -- and the rest of the skeleton
was found soon after.
Professor Choiniere describes, the
results of the subsequent analysis, stating, "The rest of the
members of this group have really short forelimbs with huge muscle
attachments, like body-builder arms. The fossil shows the first step
in the evolution of this weird arm and claw."
The new
dinosaur is thought to have lived 160 million years ago, making it
the oldest member of the family found to date. Birds and
Alvarezsauridae likely split not long before the evolution of
the new find, say researchers. Both group s likely are
descended from the bird-footed dinosaurs of the early Jurassic, which
include such famous members as the T.
Rex and Velociraptor.
The new find likely was
primarily an insectivore (as evidenced by its small teeth). Its
small claws were quite agile and would have been ideal for digging,
leading researchers to speculate it likely ate termites, which were
plentiful in its era and locale. However, that likely didn't
stop the versatile reptile from trying different cuisine. Describes
Professor Choiniere, "It may have had a very general diet,
tackling smaller animals like lizards, very small mammals and very
small crocodile relatives. It was a lightly built animal and
could run very quickly."
The new work was
reported in the journal Science.
The truly
fascinating thing about this find is that it fuels the theory that in
evolution lightning can, and likely will strike twice -- similar
designs can evolve in parallel out of a common need. Thus much
of the anatomy in science fiction -- such as teeth on the titular
Alien or giant wings and feathers of the flying
monsters of Avatar -- may be realistic. If life is
found on other planets similar to Earth, it may show striking
similarities as our own planet's fossil record indicates.


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New Mexico: Fiscal Cliff Could Curse the Land of Enchantment's CUs
As of June 30, New Mexico credit unions were thriving with a return on average assets of 101 basis points according to NCUA quarterly mapping data, well above the national average of 0.86% ROA.
However, the so-called fiscal cliff could curse profitability for credit unions in the Land of Enchantment.
Should Congress fail to reach an agreement on the budget by year-end, more than 200,000 New Mexico jobs could be at risk from sequestration.
"So many of our members work for the federal government and with a possible sequestration staring us in the face it's very unsettling," said Sylvia Lyon, president/CEO of the Credit Union Association of New Mexico. "Our state is very dependent on federal funding. I just hope that Washington can balance their budget because it will have a big effect on all of us in New Mexico."
Ninety-two percent of all New Mexico credit unions boasted a positive ROA during the second quarter of 2012. Although third quarter financials are available for most federally insured credit unions, the NCUA has not yet released its third quarter mapping data.
Loans that are performing better than the national average are behind the profitability: New Mexico's credit unions reported just 0.7% delinquencies as of June 30, and an incredible 12-month loan growth of 8.3%. In comparison, the national average for delinquencies was 1.2% and loan growth just 3.2%.
"The loyalty rate for our credit unions goes way back," Lyon said. "It has a lot to do with meeting member's needs and running the (credit unions) conservatively. They run their shops very well here."
Harold Dixon, president/CEO of the $328 million State Employees Credit Union of Santa Fe, runs his shop very well, according to his financial performance reports posted on the NCUA's website. His reported ROAA of 1.54% as of Sept. 30 is something he said he and his staff have worked hard to achieve.
"We contribute our income to a few different factors," he said. " First, we have a fairly strong yield on assets. We are a true credit union and we don't just do 'A' paper loans so our yield on loans is good from a good mix of credit members. Second, we have a high penetration of checking accounts which provides us with a strong fee income base and third, we control expenses."
Despite operating seven branches, expenses at SECU were just 3.98% of average assets, not far above peer. Dixon also credited a well-trained and incented staff for his efficiency.
"We are able to have fewer employees that are cross trained instead of many 'one skill' employees," he said.
While other credit unions struggle to get the auto loan engine humming again, SECU's auto loan specials and cross-selling staff fueled a third quarter loan growth figure of 15.52%.
Located in the eclectic, artistic and culturally diverse capitol of Santa Fe, the 35,000-member credit union has seen cutbacks in government jobs in the past three years, Dixon said, but for the most part membership has remained fairly stable.
"We look forward to a great year next year, primarily because I believe that it is a great time to be a credit union," he said. "While big banks continue to be under attack from consumers, people are beginning to see the value in credit unions and we will continue to promote this as we move into 2013."
The $190 million Rio Grande Credit Union has consistently produced a high return on average assets, reporting 145 basis points of profit as of Sept. 30.
According to President/CEO Chris Fitzgerald, the Albuquerque-based institution credits many factors, but said "in a nutshell, we have developed a model that works with our membership."
Fitzgerald said that includes pricing products appropriately, managing risk in detail, and offering exceptional service.
"We must provide value to the membership if we expect them to continue to use our products and services, which significantly contributes to high ROAA," he said.
Rio Grande's delinquency rates are equally impressive at 0.42% of total loans as of Sept. 30. However, charge offs were 1.38%, which Fitzgerald said is in line with collection strategies.
"We are very proactive in working with our collection accounts," he said. "We find out early in the collection process if the member wants to work with us to get current. If they do, we can be their biggest advocate and support them through a time of need. If not, we aggressively collect and dispose of the collateral and charge off the deficient balance to avoid bottlenecking our collection activities."
The 21,000-member Rio Grande is hoping to complete a merger with the $30 million New Mexico Central Credit Union, also located in Albuquerque, by the end of 2012. That means a main focus for 2013 will be to integrate those new members into the Rio Grande Credit Union family, Fitzgerald said.
"In order to continue to achieve long-term success, we must continue to improve our Rio Grande Credit Union model for doing business and understanding that we cannot be a "one size fits all," he said. "We need to focus on our niches and continue to strengthen the relationship with our members by offering quality products and services and excellent communication channels."
Although credit unions are performing well, New Mexico's economy isn't as strong as one would think. According to the University of New Mexico's Bureau of Business and Economic Research, the state's job creation rate over the past year has placed it 46th among the 50 states, and its economy is expected to sputter until at least 2017.
During the 12 months that ended Aug. 31, the government sector lost 5,800 jobs, professional and business services lost 5,700, construction was down 3,000, miscellaneous services lost 2,600 jobs, and financial services lost 1,600. But, six sectors added jobs: educational and health services added 3,000, leisure and hospitality gained 2,300, mining created 1,000 new jobs, and 900 new manufacturing jobs were created. The warehousing and utilities and wholesale trade sectors also posted gains.


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Captured Taliban motorbike features in Imperial War Museum exhibition
November 12, 2012
A newly acquired Honda motorbike, captured from Taliban insurgents by members of 1st Battalion The Rifles during their tour of Afghanistan last year, has gone on display at the Imperial War Museum in London.
The motorbike forms part of the interactive display 'War Story: Serving in Afghanistan' (which will run up to 18 December 2012) where visitors can delve into the world of Armed Forces personnel serving on Operation HERRICK.
The exhibition includes troops' personal artefacts, videos and photographs which provide first-hand accounts of their everyday life on the ground and reflections on loss and coming home.
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Great read courtesy of Tim Chisholm from TSN.
Maybe its just mean, but I smell a big ole' rebuild upon us here in Toronto. Dare I say, next year's version of this season's New Jersey Nets? I mean, all this negative buzz regarding this franchise certainly isn't going to draw alot of positive buzz in attracting new players to Toronto anytime soon.
Source - Click hereNow that Hedo has made it difficult for the Raptors to bring him back, though, the future of the team looks oddly bleaker than it did when Bosh refused to endorse Toronto as a likely destination for his services next season. A solid sign-and-trade for Bosh, a smart draft pick, a wise expenditure of the mid-level exception and a thoughtful trade of Jose Calderon or the team's expiring contracts painted a picture of the future that wasn't as bleak as one would have thought of a future without Bosh. Hedo could have been used more as a playmaker, which would have played to his strengths, Andrea Bargnani's versatility as an offensive weapon would have been on greater display and the dark cloud of Bosh's future would have been eradicated from the minds of the organization and the fan base forever. Without Hedo, though, the team suddenly looks a lot younger, a lot less battle-tested and the future simply looks as unclear as it has at any time since the spring of 1998.
The key to all of this isn't so much whether or not Hedo stays (although I do genuinely believe he would have had a bounce-back year in 2010-11), it's about how staggeringly uncertain the immediate future of the Raptors has become after his revelations.
Looking at the Raptors roster, you can now only say that one player is assured to be with the team when training camp opens in October (Bargnani), and only two others look likely to be joining him (DeMar DeRozan and Sonny Weems). Colangelo is on record as having said that one of his two point guards is on the way out, so until we know if that point guard is Calderon or Jarrett Jack, you can't pencil either into the rotation. Reggie Evans and Marcus Banks are both $5-million-ish expiring deals, both of which will be in play all summer (and up to the trade deadline) on the open market, so their services are hardly guaranteed. The team wants Amir Johnson back, but he's an unrestricted free agent and will no doubt shop around before committing himself anywhere. Antoine Wright, Rasho Nesterovic and Patrick O'Bryant are also free agents, but the team hasn't appeared as interested in retaining any of the three. Marco Belinelli and Joey Dorsey are sort of fringe players right now, and even if they do both return it is uncertain how relevant that would be to the team anyway.


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It was 1808 when the King of Naples, Gioacchino Murat, fell in love with Positano decided to build this charming palace that has now been converted into a hotel. Giacchino Murat, who was married to Napoleon's sister, Carolina Bonaparte, loved this place so much he decided to make it his summer residence where he could meet with all his friends, family and secret lovers.
Nowadays, as you go through the Palace door you will immediately sense that the same unique and refined atmosphere that won Gioacchino Murat's heart remains intact in the beautiful antique furniture and big botanical garden that have been renovated perfectly conserving their original details.


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At Microsoft's Sunday evening CES Keynote, Bill Gates mentioned that one area his company is looking to expand into is providing information services inside the car. With commuters spending hours in the car every day, Gates wishes to give drivers and passengers access to many of the features they experience at home. Mark Fields, Americas president of Ford Motor Company then took over to describe a new factory-installed, in-car communications and entertainment system that is designed to change the way consumers use digital media portable music players and mobile phones in their vehicles.
The Ford technology based on Microsoft Auto software first leaked last year, dubbed Sync, provides consumers the convenience and flexibility to bring into their vehicle nearly any mobile phone or digital media player and operate it using voice commands or the vehicle's steering wheel or radio controls. In theory, Ford owners will not need to worry about whether their car or truck is compatible with new phones or music players that hit the market – Sync is upgradeable to support future devices and services.
Sync offers consumers two ways to bring electronic devices into their Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles and operate them seamlessly through voice commands or steering wheel controls: Bluetooth, for wireless connection of phones and phones that play music, or a USB 2.0 port for command and control and charging of digital media players – including the Apple iPod and Microsoft Zune – as well as PlaysForSure music devices and most USB media storage devices. Supported formats include MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV and PCM.
In addition to the voice-activated, hands-free calling, another feature offered by Sync that allows the driver to keep his or her eyes on the road is audible text messages. Sync will convert text messages from your phone to audio and read it out loud. The system is even smart enough to translate such commonly used text messaging expressions as "LOL" and other emoticons. The recipient can choose to reply from any of 20 predefined responses.
Sync includes the same features offered on mobile phones, including caller ID, call waiting, conference calling, a caller log, a list of contacts, a signal strength icon and a phone battery charge icon – all located on the radio's display screen. The system will also automatically and wirelessly transfer all the names and numbers in a mobile phonebook.
Sync will debut this calendar year on the 2008 Ford Focus, Fusion, Five Hundred, Edge, Freestyle, Explorer, Sport Trac, Mercury Milan, Montego, Mountaineer and Lincoln MKX and MKZ. The technology will be on all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles in the near future.
"Ford and Microsoft share a vision for a future where drivers are safely connected to the people, information and entertainment they care about while they are on the road," said Bill Gates, Chairman, Microsoft Corporation. "Built on Microsoft Auto technology, Ford Sync delivers an in-car system that is an important step toward achieving this vision. Using software that bridges the automotive and consumer electronics industries, Sync will help revolutionize the driving experience by providing a simple system that intelligently connects mobile phones, music players, and more."


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This year's session has been quite eventful! We have faced challenges never seen before in the history of the Colorado Legislature. The Democrats are in control of all three branches and are determined to push through a liberal agenda that is out of touch with the people of Colorado. The House has debated many issues ranging from early childhood sex education, cow tail docking, what the Democrats call "gun control," to in-state tuition for undocumented students.
In the next 60+ days, we'll continue to debate controversial issues such as civil unions and a moratorium on fracking and energy development. Unfortunately, the Democrats will run legislation for the special interest groups that helped them get elected, rather than support bills that will serve the people of Colorado. When the urban liberal legislators get their way, rural Colorado suffers.
Even though we face great challenges, we as Republicans are working hard to address the real priorities of the people such as supporting small businesses, economic development, education, and protecting our Constitutional rights.
Thank you for the hundreds of emails, phone calls and letters I received regarding the proposed "gun control" bills that were introduced. Tragically, the hours of testimony from Colorado citizens, the rallies on the front steps of the Capitol, and the thousands of phone calls and emails fell on deaf ears with the majority party. The majority of Democrats did exactly what Joe "shotgun" Biden asked them to do; vote for increased gun-control.
I was very proud to stand with my fellow rural legislator Ed Vigil, a Democrat from the San Luis Valley, and all of the Republicans in the House and vote NO on ALL of the bills. Unfortunately, the folks that I lost in my district because of reapportionment in Delta and Ouray Counties did not have the same representation. Rep. Mike McLachlan and Rep. Millie Hamner voted in favor of ALL of the legislation proposed by urban liberal Denver legislators. The House Democrats should be listening to the people, not selling out to a radical liberal and progressive agenda.
Sen. Baumgardner and I were very happy to introduce a bill concerning methane gas captured from active and inactive coal mines. If passed, the bill would have created a renewable energy tax credit. This would have benefitted the coal mines and rural electric coops, and would have allowed the creation of a new industry of methane processing. Sadly, this bill died in a Senate committee on a party line vote.
Another bill of interest is HB13-1018, which would set standards for produced water from evaporation ponds that could be used on roads for the purpose of dust suppression. It's a simple bill with a simple purpose yet the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have caused a stir by trying to apply drinking water standards to this produced water. We are still in negotiations; I hope to see progress on this bill later in session.
House Joint Resolution 13-1009, co-sponsored with Senator Ellen Roberts, designated the Leopard Creek Bridge in Placerville as the PFC Paul L. Haining Memorial Bridge. PFC Haining was a 20-year-old enlisted Army soldier from Miguel who died in a landmine explosion in Phuoc Long Province, Vietnam in 1970. I was proud to work with Brian Ahern of the Telluride American Legion, and San Miguel Sheriff Bill Masters to get this accomplished
In January, I hosted a town hall meeting at the new John Deere dealership in Montrose. The main topic was on "Industrial Hemp Bill" I am sponsoring that will be introduced soon in the legislature. We addressed gun-control legislation, water issues, and many other concerns my constituents have here in Southwest Colorado.
My next Town Hall will be on Saturday, March 16, at the Four States Ag Expo at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds in Cortez with State Senator Ellen Roberts.
Elections have consequences. As discouraging as this session has been for all of us, we must stand strong on our values and remain united in purpose. The best way to stand up to the arrogance and overreach of the Democrats in leadership is to fire them come election season. In 2014, we will have the opportunity to elect responsible, trustworthy representatives and senators across the state.
The House and Senate Republicans are doing what we can to preserve our great state and our Western way of life but I ask that you continue to stay involved and keep all politicians accountable.
Thanks for taking the time to read this update and if you ever have a concern please feel free to contact me or my office.
State Rep. Don Coram represents Colorado's 58th District, which includes all of Montezuma and Dolores counties. Contact him by phoning (303) 866-2955 or emailing email@example.com.


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The esophagus connects the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal varices are abnormally swollen veins within the lining of the esophagus. If undiagnosed or untreated, esophageal varices can rupture and lead to life-threatening bleeding.
Increased pressure in the veins that deliver blood to the liver is known as portal hypertension. The increased pressure causes blood to back up into other smaller vessels, including those of the esophagus. This leads to the formation of esophageal varices.
The medical conditions that lead to the development of portal hypertension and esophageal varices include:
- Cirrhosis of the liver
- Blood clots of the splenic, portal, or hepatic veins
- Arterial-portal venous fistula—abnormal connections between arteries and veins in the liver or spleen
- Certain infections
- Severe heart failure
- Hodgkin lymphoma
- Sarcoidosis
Risk Factors
Factors that increase your chance of developing esophageal varices include:
- Chronic alcohol use disorder
- Chronic viral hepatitis
Esophageal varices are usually only diagnosed when bleeding occurs. Though bleeding from esophageal varices may not be severe and may stop on its own, first-time bleeding events may result in death in some cases.
Signs of bleeding from esophageal varices include:
- Vomiting or coughing up blood
- Red, tarry, or very dark stools
- Low blood pressure
- Lightheadedness
- Rapid heartbeat
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Tests may include the following:
- Endoscopy to view your esophagus
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Blood tests
Several treatments can help lower the risk of vessel rupture or stop bleeding if it starts. Treatment options include the following:
Medications may be given to lower blood pressure in the veins to decrease the risk of bleeding or help slow bleeding.
Endoscopic Band Ligation
During endoscopic band ligation, a rubber band is tied around bulging veins to prevent ruptures or stop bleeding.
Balloon Tamponade
This procedure involves the passage of a balloon through the nose to help compress the bleeding varices.
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunting (TIPS)
TIPS involves threading a catheter from a neck vein to the liver. A stent, a small tube designed to keep veins open, is bound to the catheter and inserted into the liver. It will increase blood flow through the portal vein and relieve blood pressure in the esophageal varices. This procedure can control bleeding in most cases.
Distal Splenorenal Shunt (DSRS)
DSRS is a surgical procedure that connects the main vein in the spleen to the left kidney vein. The procedure is done to lower blood pressure in the swollen vessels and to limit bleeding.
Esophageal Transection
This procedure is reserved for those who fail to respond to medications or endoscopic treatment and are not considered good candidates for a shunting procedure.
Liver Transplant
Liver transplantation is the only way to completely cure esophageal varices.
To help reduce your chance of esophageal varices:
- Get treatment for complications related to alcohol use disorder.
- Tell your doctor if you are at risk for chronic liver disease, blood clots, or are on medications that may damage the liver.
If you already have chronic liver disease, your doctor may prescribe medications to prevent swollen vessels from developing.
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- Update Date: 07/10/2013 -


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Intel Corp. is having a busy week.
reported yesterday that Intel is prepping to roll out more than 35
Atom-based tablets by the end of the year, including a number for Google's
Android OS. But, according
to CNET, Intel CEO Paul
Otellini recently called Android's fragmentation "chaos."
"Apple's objective is to control everything
end to end so they can control the experience and the pricing," Otellini
said at an Intel's investor. "Google's model is to get as broad a
base as possible because, how do they get paid? They don't get paid by selling
Android. They get paid by clicks. At the end of the day, the more pervasive
Android is, the more money Google ultimately makes because advertising revenue
can accrue from it."
Otellini added that the software is going through
"growing pains," but that it will eventually be rectified. His
hopeful tone was similar to that of NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang's statements
in the week about Android's slowly being worked out.
Otellini compared Android's current
state with Microsoft in the past, which ran on platforms such as
DEC's Alpha, IBM's PowerPC, ARM, and MIPS "before settling predominantly
on Intel's x86 architecture," CNET reported.
Speaking of Microsoft -- statements made by
another top Intel exec have angered Microsoft.
EWeek reported yesterday that Renee
James, senior vice president and general manager of Intel's Software and
Services Group, suggested during an investor meeting that Microsoft will
make different versions of its upcoming "Windows 8" for Intel and ARM-based
devices. The ARM-based devices, she said, won't be able to run legacy Windows
apps, which were designed to run on Intel's x86.
"There will be four Windows 8 SoCs for ARM.
Each one will run for that specific ARM environment, and they will run new
applications or cloud-based applications," James said. "They are
neither forward- nor backward-compatible between their own architecture –
different generations of a single vendor – nor are they compatible across
different vendors. Each one is a unique stack."
to Business Insider, Microsoft
was not happy about her statements. The company replied:
Intel's statements during yesterday's Intel Investor Meeting about
Microsoft's plans for the next version of Windows were factually inaccurate and
unfortunately misleading. From the first demonstrations of Windows on SoC, we
have been clear about our goals and have emphasized that we are at the
technology demonstration stage. As such, we have no further details or
information at this time.
The vagueness of Microsoft's statement means
that James might have been at least partially correct. More details should be
announced in September, at Microsoft's developer conference.


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Gay Balfour has been catching prairie dogs since 1991. Now he wants to use them to develop a vaccine for bubonic plague.
Balfour, 71, started trapping prairie dogs with a sewer vacuum system that he said was foretold to him in a dream. Now he has a vision to help create a vaccine for the plague, which has been known to infect rodents like the prairie dog as well as humans.
Balfour started catching plague-infected prairie dogs in 2005 after a Japanese company called him and wanted to film a quiz show. Balfour spent three days catching prairie dogs in Cortez, but they soon started dying.
I sent samples to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) in Fort Collins, he said. When the CDC verified the prairie dogs died from the plague, he sent them four live prairie dogs from the same batch. The CDC said these four didnt test positive for the Yersinia pestis bacteria, Balfour said. Originally, the CDC thought those four prairie dogs hadnt been exposed to the disease, but after Balfour confirmed that they had, the CDC concluded those prairie dogs had a genetic immunity to the disease.
Balfour, who said he is considered the guru of taking care of prairie dogs, is looking for help in obtaining whats called a letter of request that states what one wants to do with Balfours genetic prairie dog material. He only has two of the original 17 plague-infected prairie dogs left.
Although the plague isnt common in the U.S. today, one could die from it if one becomes infected. The infection usually starts with a flea bite. Its really serious if undetected, Balfour said, noting one could get flu-like symptoms that get worse and worse.
According to emedtv.com, if the plague is detected early, the recovery rate is 85 percent, if not the recovery rate drops to between 10 and 50 percent. It can be treated with a variety of antibiotics such as gentamycin, streptomycin, tetracyclines and chloramphenicol.
Judy Balfour, Gays wife, believes he has developed immunity to the plague. Hes been bit so many times by plague-infected prairie dogs, she said.
Balfour and his family had it rough in 1991 when he had a dream one night. We were in dire financial trouble, he said, noting they had built a marina at McPhee Reservoir that wasnt making a profit. (The marina was later repossessed by the bank and end up being sold twice before it burned down in 2002.) In my nightly prayers, I asked the Lord to help me, Balfour said.
It was April 1991 when he had a dream about catching prairie dogs with a giant vacuum.
The next morning he went to do some welding work on a center pivot irrigation system at the Ute Mountain Farm and Ranch and noticed they were having problems with prairie dogs eating seeds from a recently planted field of 16 varieties of corn.
They had Indians with a .22, bow and arrow, gasoline and motorcycles to run over them, he said. I said I was working on an idea to catch them with air conveyance. Ron Lanier, who was the farms operations supervisor, asked him about providing a test of the device, Balfour recalled.
Later that day Balfour approached G.W. McCutcheon, the Cortez sewer superintendent. As Balfour approached McCutcheon, the man said, I want you to buy the vac truck, Balfour remembered. He didnt have the money to purchase the truck, but three friends quickly provided half to put down on the sale. They knew I was in debt over my ears at the marina, Balfour said. Within three hours, they wrote out three checks.
The following Monday, McCutcheon sent the sewer vacuum truck to the Ute Mountain Farm and Ranch, and the rest, as they say, is history.
We caught around 750 prairie dogs that week, Balfour said.
Soon thereafter, he was asked to catch prairie dogs on soccer fields in Durango. A TV station from Farmington showed up. Then we made national (TV) news, Balfour said. The Associated Press got a hold of it. Then we started to get (business) calls from all over.
Balfour was interviewed twice over the phone by conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh and did an in-person interview at his home in Cortez with John Stossel. Rush Limbaugh called me early on when I first developed it. He thought it was good old American ingenuity, Balfour said.
In 2005, Balfours business, Dog Gone, stopped using the vacuum truck. It was too expensive to operate because of the increased price of fuel combined with high maintenance costs of the mechanical vacuum parts.
By that time he had developed a method using high-density organic foam that brought the prairie dogs out of their dens. Since then he has sometimes used a rifle to shoot the prairie dogs, usually from 100 to 300 feet but at times up to 750 feet, depending on the situation.
At one time, Balfour and Dog Gone had up to 20 employees. He also purchased another vacuum truck along with several trailers they used as the Balfours traveled across the country for jobs.
Today, in addition to his prairie dog control business, Balfour works part-time as a welder and also tends to some 20 prairie dogs in the blue room on his property on the northern outskirts of Cortez.
Balfour has been through a lot over the years. He was shot in the face by a breach plug from a cannon while working at his welding shop in 1984. It went through the side of my face, he said, noting he doesnt hear out of his right ear now.
The Balfours met when they were in their early teens. They moved to Cortez in December 1971 from Saugus/Newhall, Calif.
Its been a ride. Thats for sure, said Judy, 70.
Do everything to preserve your life so you can help others. Thats Gay Balfours motto.


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You might expect that the old-fashioned candy list from the 1940's would be a bit short because of the effects of World War II. Due to sugar shortages during the war, candy innovation and production was lean. But after 1945, several iconic candies were introduced.
No other nostalgic 40's candy would gain as much fame as Bazooka Bubble Gum. Packaged in red, white, and blue, this gum is associated with American sweets perhaps more than any other retro candy. A common misconception is that Bazooka was named after the weapon. It was, in fact, named after a musical instrument, which is much nicer.
Though Heath Bars were though introduced in 1914, they became very popular in the 1940's because they were included in soldiers' ration kits as a health food. M&M's Plain Chocolate Candies were unveiled in 1941 as a means to spur flagging chocolate sales.
Other old-fashioned candy like Bonomo Turkish Taffy, Licorice Laces, Junior Mints, Fun Dip, and many more round out our selection of 1940's candy. When you discover one of your hard-to-find retro candy favorites, don't forget to submit a review.


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A neck sprain is stretching or tearing of the ligaments of the neck. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that cross joints and connect bones to each other. They help stabilize joints, including the neck.
Ligaments normally stretch as the joints move. A sprain is caused by a force that makes a ligament stretch farther than it should. The force is usually the result of an accident or trauma. Some forces can cause tears in the ligament tissue.
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your chance of getting a neck sprain include:
- Being in a car accident
- Assaults with a blow to the head
- Sporting events that include full contact at high velocity
- Hard fall
- Occupations that put you at risk for severe falls or car accidents
Neck sprain may cause:
- Neck pain that gets worse with movement, especially in the back of the neck
- Shoulder pain and muscle spasms
- Tingling sensations or weakness in the arms
- Headache, especially in the back of the head
- Difficulty sleeping
- Fatigue
- Trouble concentrating
- Irritability
- Stiffness and difficulty moving the head in 1 or more direction
You will be asked about your symptoms, medical history, and how you injured your neck. A physical exam will be done. The stability of your neck will be checked to look for any nerve damage.
Images may be needed of your neck. This can be done with:
Neck sprains are graded according to the amount of injury:
- Grade 1—Some stretching with micro-tearing of ligaments
- Grade 2—Partial tearing of ligaments
- Grade 3—Complete tearing of ligaments
Treatment includes:
Acute Care
Strict rest is rarely necessary. The neck can be moved as long as it does not increase pain.
Ice may help decrease swelling and pain in the first few days after the injury.
After a couple of days, heat may help loosen tight or injured muscles. Wait for swelling to go away before using heat therapy.
Medication can help to relieve discomfort and swelling. Medications may include:
- Over-the-counter pain medication, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen
- Topical pain medication—creams or patches that are applied to the skin
- Prescription pain relievers
- Muscle relaxants
Note: Aspirin is not recommended for children with a current or recent viral infection. Check with your doctor before giving your child aspirin.
Therapy may be needed for severe sprains. Some therapeutic methods include:
- Cervical traction—a special technique to stretch the neck and reduce muscle spasm
- Physical therapy—restores flexibility, range of motion , and strength in your neck
Neck sprain is often the cause of an accident. To help reduce your chance of a neck sprain:
- Drive carefully to avoid car accidents.
- Wear your seat/shoulder belt.
- Wear proper equipment and use proper technique when playing sports.
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- Reviewer: Warren A. Bodine, DO, CAQSM
- Review Date: 05/2016 -
- Update Date: 06/22/2015 -


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NCUA Confirms Nearly All Credit Unions Qualify for CFPB's Servicing Exemption
According to the NCUA's Office of Examination and Insurance, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency's new final mortgage servicing rules will only affect slightly more than 200 credit unions.
Public Affairs Specialist John Fairbanks said another 40 are expected to exceed the CFPB's 5,000-loan exemption threshold by January 2014, based on the average number of real estate loans originated each year.
That means of the approximately 6,900 federally insured credit unions, 6,700 qualify for the exemption as of Sept. 30, 2012, Fairbanks said.
Those numbers match CUNA's estimate that 97.4% of credit unions would fall under the CFPB's exemption. CUNA spokesman Pat Keefe shared his organization's numbers with Credit Union Times late Thursday.
The CFPB's final mortgage servicing rules released Thursday add strong new protections for homeowners struggling to avoid default, forcing servicers to provide borrowers with information regarding options available to avoid foreclosure and restricting the practice of "dual tracking", in which a servicer proceeds with foreclosure while simultaneously working with the borrower to avoid it.
The rule also mandates new disclosure and statement information and higher service standards. The final rules are available on the CFPB's website.
CFPB Director Richard Cordray said during a mortgage servicing event in Atlanta that in the second half of 2012, the bureau's Office of Consumer Response received more than 47,000 mortgage complaints; more than half were issues relating to loan modifications, collections, or foreclosure.
NAFCU reported that representatives from two of its member credit unions attended the Atlanta event: Victor Williams, vice president of mortgage lending at the $5.2 billion Randolph-Brooks FCU of Live Oak, Texas, and Emily James, CEO of the $41 million Georgia Power FCU of Atlanta.
Williams told the CFPB during an audience participation session that the bureau may want to consider raising the 5,000-loan exemption threshold. According to the credit union's September 2012 5300 call report, it has 14,177 mortgages on its books worth $1.4 billion.
James told NAFCU "I think we have seen efforts made to provide exemptions in the final rules that would indicate that the bureau is actually listening to what the industry is saying."


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I don't ever want Jose to leave us!
Boy was Fields fun to watch tonight or what? Really hoping his jumper gets figured out, those two brick fts at the end didnt look too nice. Great hustle though.
@Red: HEY, one more post and you get a thousand....
We certainly got some assistence from the referees today ...
Am I the only one who was pretty happy with Anderson's play today? Yes he took some dumb shots, but he hit a couple of good 3s and had 8 assists, and if I remember correctly most of them were good passes that set up easy dunks and lay ups.
DeRozan 30mins 8pts 3rbs 3ast
aa solid as always, i am just sick of pointing it out
Yeah not really sure why anyone would complain about AA today. He played well for the most part. Some bad shots late in the game, but our offence wasn't doing much at the time as a whole.
DiAntoni said the couple of 3's by Lowry really hurt them.
DeRozan is starting to disappear
Casey "We executed down the stretch tonight."
AA was -15 in this game. The second worst +/- player on the floor was TR at -5.
Sure he hits some big shots now and again but the offense stagnates with him on the floor.
I watch a lot of basketball and I dont see any other team in the league scrapping what they do for 3-3.5 quarters and switching to a completely different lineup for the end. If we were known as a team that can close the deal then I wouldn't complain but we are known as a team that cant hold a lead so it throws up a red flag for me.
Those 2 three's were nasty
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Recovering childhood in a safe space
When Teerasak's home in Thailand flooded, his world was turned upside-down. Now, at a World Vision Child-Friendly Space, he and 40 other children have found a place where they can learn, play, talk about their experiences, and simply be kids again.
Teerasak transforms a blank piece of paper into a colorful canvas. The second-grade student is creating an unusual masterpiece -- drawing an upside-down boat that has three wheels, multi-colored clouds, and a smattering of raindrops. The drawing also shows his house, flipped upside-down, too, standing on its roof.
The drawing reflects exactly the situation Teerasak finds himself in.
This boy is one of the millions of Thais whose life has been flipped upside-down because of the mass flooding that has affected 3.7 million people across Thailand in recent months. He's out of school as his community recovers, trying to make sense of the damage his family has sustained.
He describes his drawing and points to the boat. "It has three wheels because I want to get away from flood waters as fast as I can when it comes," he explains.
The recent flooding affected Teerasak's spirit. "I am stressed because the flood waters have gone into my home. Plants and flowers flowed into my house as the water became strong."
World Vision was also worried about the psychological impact of the flooding on children. Many lost their homes and countless families faced new pressure after the flooding destroyed their crops just a month before it was ready to be harvested.
To help restore a sense of normalcy to children, World Vision set up Child-Friendly Spaces, where children learn songs, dance, draw pictures, and play games.
"Children have a place to play in the Child-Friendly Space," says World Vision's Nannapat Sinwanaram, a Child-Friendly Spaces facilitator for the flooding response. "It provides a recreational place during the day, away from the flooded streets where they used to play. It reduces the risk of harm during the day and is a place where children can learn life skills."
The center has been a relief for Teerasak and 40 other children attending this center in Sakeo province.
"My father heard from our village official that there will be a gathering for children here, so he sent me in," Teerasak says. "I went with the other children to see what the fuss is all about. There were no classes in school after the flood so I am free for many days."
Teerasak, who dreams of being a fisherman one day, says that the center was a place where he could have fun again. "We were able to let me play games and sing songs. I like Gai Yang Thook Pao (grilled chicken song) particularly, as we enjoyed the action as we sing."
Nannapat adds that he was particularly encouraged to see children establish relationships with each another and with the staff.
"They were able to wake up from a bad nightmare and retain a sense of normal," Nannapat says.
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Child-Friendly Spaces are an integral part of many of World Vision's disaster relief responses around the world, providing emotional first aid for children through counseling and activities like art and music. When children's normal lives are shattered, feeling safe again is an important step in their recovery: to be in a secure place that they can trust will not be turned upside-down.
In the wake of Typhoon Haiyan last week, World Vision is launching one of its largest relief operations in five decades of ministry in the Philippines. As this response gets underway, Child-Friendly Spaces will help children cope with the emotional impact of the storm and allow them to play in a calm, safe place.
When disaster strikes, World Vision is quick to respond with emergency relief, but our work does not end there. To meet the needs of the youngest survivors, World Vision establishes Child-Friendly Spaces in disaster-affected areas.
These spaces provide a safe environment for children to learn, play, and emotionally recover from traumatic events. A one-time donation of $100 will provide a child with a safe place to play for three months.