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U.S. has the lowest piracy rate in the world, but globally
nearly $50.1
billion dollars has been lost to piracy. As
illegal downloads become a growing problem worldwide,
individual countries may determine that they do not share the same
issues and concerns. In the U.S. producers of the
movie, "The Hurt Locker" are tackling the issue of piracy
by suing
filesharers who downloaded torrent versions of the movie. India
is taking steps to fight
the U.S. ACTA Piracy pact on what they believe to be
stringent restrictions, while Spain is finding that it has to get
tougher in its efforts to combat piracy.A new report
published June 1 from IDC Research Iberia claims that over
95 percent of music in Spain is pirated. The report indicates
that the country lost $6.3 billion in the second half of 2009.
It is estimated that the country lost about $12 billion dollars for
the entire year.The study was commissioned by the Coalition
of Creators and Content Industries and targeted music, film, video
game, and book distribution. The final results indicated that 95.6
percent of music obtained online in the country was pirated. Pirated
films were estimated at 83.7 percent while video games came in at
52.3 percent. Nearly 6,000 internet users in Spain were
surveyed for the study."The real figures are even
worse," says Coalition president Aldo Olcese, who believes that
internet users under the age of 16, presumed to be the most frequent
illegal downloaders, were not included in the study.Anti-piracy
legislation, called the Sustainable Economy Law, is expected to be
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Should U.S. give a free pass to countries that use child soldiers?
As a humanitarian worker, a child protection expert, and as a U.S. citizen, I have certain expectations -- some call them naive ideals -- that the U.S. government will work to reduce the vulnerability of children around the world and here in the United States.
Laws like the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the PROTECT Act, and the Child Soldier Prevention Act have all set in place strict policies that made America the global leader in working to prevent and respond to vulnerability among children.
That's why, on October 4, I was angry, and, to be honest, feeling slightly betrayed. On October 4, the Obama administration announced the latest round of guidelines outlining how, for the second year in a row, the federal government will provide military aid to countries whose armed forces recruit and use child soldiers.
In December 2008, I fell on my knees in thankful prayer when the Child Soldier Prevention Act (CSPA) unanimously passed both houses of Congress. Even though the law would not go into effect until 2010, I rejoiced at the United States taking leadership to end this terrible practice.
The bill had a simple goal: to prevent U.S. taxpayer money from supporting armies that use child soldiers. Right now, there are six countries in the world that actively use children in their national militaries -- Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen.
The recent decision by the Obama administration means that the United States will now give military aid to five of those six countries, despite the existence of the CSPA.
At a time when Congress is locked in one of the most difficult budget battles I've ever seen, it is shameful that a portion of federal funding continues to help support governments who are abusing children. The worst part is that thousands of children around the world -- not the politicians in the White House, on Capitol Hill, or in the State Department -- are the ones who will suffer.
Six countries use children in their national armies. The U.S. government provides military assistance to five of them.
The statement on October 4 comes after President Obama used a loophole in the CSPA to grant a partial waiver to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a full waiver to Yemen -- both countries implicated in child soldier usage, according to the most recent Trafficking in Persons Report (pdf) from the U.S. Department of State.
Citing improvements in addressing the issue of child soldiers, the White House also granted the government of Chad full access to all forms of military aid.
It's true that these countries need support to help end the widespread use of child soldiers. But in the meantime, they continue to exploit children in their armed forces -- and the United States refuses to show the moral and political backbone necessary to enforce the law that took effect just one year ago. Our leaders have not provided any clear benchmarks to track progress in these countries, and they've failed to use the diplomatic and punitive tools the CSPA provides.
Instead, it seems that we are now complicit in the problem by allowing American taxpayer dollars to support governments that persist in recruiting child soldiers or refuse to hold military commanders accountable for their use of children.
The decision to grant a full national security waiver to Yemen and a partial waiver to the Democratic Republic of Congo means that the United States will continue to give military aid to governments who, yet again, fail to meet the child protection requirements outlined under the CSPA.
Furthermore, the reinstatement of military aid to Chad -- which, due to a full waiver granted last year, never lost military aid to begin with -- without any clear benchmarks to ensure continued progress, is also troubling.
At its core, this is a missed opportunity to show leadership on the issue and protect thousands of vulnerable children around the world. Frankly, I expected more from our nation's leaders.
Right now, Congress is responding to the president's decision. They are working to close the loopholes in the CSPA by adding language to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan legislation is the centerpiece of U.S. laws and policies combating human trafficking at home and abroad. It's our best chance to stop the use of child soldiers where the Obama administration has failed to do so.
You have a chance to help. Call your senators and representatives today. Tell them to pass the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act.
And call the White House. Tell President Obama to stop providing military assistance to countries that use child soldiers.
This is a moral issue for the United States. But for thousands of children abused as soldiers around the world, it could be a matter of life and death.
What do you think? Should U.S. military aid go to countries implicated in the use of child soldiers? How else can Americans help prevent their tax dollars from funding this?

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Top 8: Alternative graduation gifts from World Vision's Gift Catalog
Are you looking for an alternative gift for your recent or soon-to-be graduate? Something meaningful, something that will make a real difference in the world while honoring this milestone in their education?
World Vision's Gift Catalog has a variety of amazing gifts that you can donate in someone's honor and make a real-world difference. Here are our top eight Gift Catalog recommendations for your graduate.
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Education is a child's best hope for breaking free from poverty. But without light, they can't do their schoolwork in the evenings. To help ensure that children have the tools they need to learn, World Vision provides solar-powered lanterns, giving them precious time to study. After a full day's charging, each lantern provides about four hours of light.
In places like Rwanda, these lanterns have helped improve children's test scores as well as their overall health. Children cannot only study longer, but families can now enjoy more social time together in the evenings.
2. $250 worth of school supplies for U.S. students: $25
A donation of $25 multiplies 10 times, providing $250 worth of school supplies in the U.S. Many schools serving low-income neighborhoods right here in the U.S. are in great need of basic supplies. Help deliver books, videos, pens, pencils, crayons, educational games, sports equipment, and more. Thanks to corporate donations, your gift will be worth 10 times more in its actual impact.
Children around the world love soccer more than any other sport. Yet many children in poverty have never played with a real toy, let alone an actual soccer ball. They sometimes fashion one out of banana leaves or trash. When basics like food and healthcare are scarce, there's no money left over for simple pleasures.
When real soccer balls arrive, children like Amanuel from Ethiopia are overjoyed. "World Vision is just like a father," says the 13-year-old, "who tries to make an individual achieve his dream." Soccer is Amanuel's passion. "It is not only scoring a goal and entertaining yourself," he explains. "It is beyond that for me. It is an art … it gives you an opportunity to get acquainted with new friends."
Poverty, discrimination, and exploitation keep millions of girls out of school. Half of all girls in developing countries don't finish primary school. But thanks to World Vision, girls like Khanha in Cambodia are now in school — and excelling in their education. "I like to learn letters more than numbers," shares Khanha, 6, who already knows how to read.
This talkative first-grader has fallen in love with school. The backpack, notebooks, pens, and other support she's received from World Vision are helping her take the first steps to her dream: "When I grow up," she says, "I want to become a teacher to teach others to know how to write, read, and calculate."
5. Art and music instruction: $40
World Vision's hope for all children is fullness of life. That's why we take a holistic approach to develop the communities in which they live. Reading, writing, and math are vital to a child's education, but art and music, too, are essential, providing the fullness that will enrich their lives.
Art and music instruction can be life-changing for a child — cultivating his or her ability to learn, fostering emotional development, and allowing an expression of inborn creativity. For children with troubled backgrounds or impoverished living conditions, providing art supplies or musical instruments can be especially beneficial.
6. Education for two children: $64
67 million elementary-aged children are not in school, which puts them at greater risk of exploitation, early marriage, and lower income over the course of their lives. All that many of these potential students would need to attend school is a uniform, their school fees, or supplies like pencils and paper.
In Ethiopia, Shelma missed a whole year of school because his parents didn't have enough money to buy his school materials. "I could not go to school," he recalls. "I was so sad I was crying." Thankfully, World Vision provided the books and other class materials Shelma needed. Today he's back in school and pursuing his dream of becoming a teacher.
7. Year of school for one orphan: $70
Without an education, a child has little hope of breaking free from poverty. Without the support of parents, children face an even greater challenge, both in school and in life. In the name of your graduate, you can instill hope in a grieving child by providing essentials like school supplies, a uniform, and school fees. You'll help a special child overcome tragedy and reach his or her God-given potential.
8. $1,000 worth of school supplies: $100
A donation of $100 will provide $1,000 worth of school supplies to kids who need them in order to go to school. Thanks to corporate product donations, your gift will multiply 10 times in impact to provide even more resources! You'll help boys and girls fulfill their potential and break the cycle of poverty.
With World Vision's My Gift Catalog application, you can create your own personalized fundraising webpage for any special occasion!


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American Child, Over 200 lbs., is Seized by State of Ohio for Obesity Abuse
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November 28, 2011 7:45 AM
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Medical experts say intervention is needed but disagree on implementation
A Cleveland, Ohio youth is making national headlines after he became the first case in state history (by officials' recollection) of state officials
taking a child away
from his parent(s)' on grounds of obesity.
I. Can U.S. Local Gov'ts Stop Obesity by Seizing Children?
Obesity in America has had a serious effect on numerous technology fields outside fundamental medicine, including raising
new engineering challenges for transportation safety engineers
, and making it
harder to meet strict fuel economy standards
. Geneticists hope to one day
find a "cure"
to the obesity epidemic, but for now good old fashioned diet and exercise are still the standard prescription.
But perhaps its most tragic effects have been in terms of premature disease in morbidly obese children.
The youth in this story is an eight-years-old, according to reports, and currently an honor roll student in third grade. He weighed in excess of 200 lb. (>90 kg) when he was taken from his mother. For his age and gender, the median weight (in body mass index terms) is roughly 14.8 kg/m
, according to widely available charts [
]. That means that to be a normal weight, the boy would have roughly 8 feet (2.45 m) tall.
While the state health department estimates 12 percent of third graders in Ohio to be severely obese -- 1,380 in Cuyahoga County, the boy's home region, alone -- it says that no other children have been seized.
Ohio's childhood obesity rate of 12 percent is actually below the national average.
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The process began in 2010 when the child received treatment for sleep apnea, a potentially fatal obesity-related disorder. The child was prescribed a machine to help him breathe at night. Meanwhile the child's mother was strictly instructed to help him lose weight as part of a "protective supervision" program by county social workers.
The boy's mother bought him a bike and encouraged him to exercise, and it seemed to work. The boy lost some weight. But then he quickly gained it back. The mother blames a sibling and friends for giving him their extra food. She says when she became of aware of this, she tried to stop it, but by then it was too late.
While the county did not have an official policy on how to deal with extremely obese children, it decided to take away the boy after the sudden weight gain. Mary Louise Madigan, a spokeswoman for the Cuyahoga County Department of Children and Family Services comments to a local newspaper,
The Plains Observer
, "This child's problem was so severe that we had to take custody."
Juvenile Public Defender Sam Amata, also interviewed by the local newspaper, wasn't so sure that seizure was the best option. He states, "I think we would concede that some intervention is appropriate. But what risk became imminent? When did it become an immediate problem?"
II. Idea has Support From Some Prominent Academics
On the other Dr. David Ludwig -- a top obesity expert -- and Lindsey Murtagh, a renowned lawyer and researcher at Harvard's School of Public Health, recently wrote in a Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that extreme obesity in children in many cases was symptomatic of destructive parenting and that children needed to be taken away in extreme cases to protect them.
The study, entitled "
State Intervention in Life-Threatening Childhood Obesity
", states, "In severe instances of childhood obesity, removal from the home may be justifiable, from a legal standpoint, because of imminent health risks and the parents' chronic failure to address medical problems."
The study provoked controversy in a nation where one in three adults and over one in six children are clinically obese [
Obesity rates in America have skyrocketed to epidemic proportions. [Image Source: CDC]
Arthur Caplan, a professor of bioethics and medical ethics at the University of Pennsylvania, suggests that the JAMA study was short-sighted because the government cannot hope to tackle
America's chronic obesity epidemic
via the protective services/foster care system.
He comments, "A 218-pound 8-year-old is a time bomb. But the government cannot raise these children. A third of kids are fat. We aren't going to move them all to foster care. We can't afford it, and I'm not sure there are enough foster parents to do it. "
Further complicated the bioethics issue is the fact that a great deal of research points to
genetics playing a role
in obesity in children and adults.
III. Should the government have a role in the obesity epidemic?
The local government's stand and other similar cases are also drawing criticism as hypocritical at a time when school lunches are considered "unhealthy" by many medical experts. While President Obama and the first lady have made healthier school lunches a top priority with their much touted "Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act", a 2007 U.S. Department of Agriculture audit revealed
only 20 percent of schools
[PDF] to be following fat guidelines.
Four out of five schools violate federal school lunch fat guidelines.
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As for the boy's mother, she is understandably upset. In her interview with the local newspaper she shares that she feels villainized by county officials. She comments, "They are trying to make it seem like I am unfit, like I don't love my child. Of course I love him. Of course I want him to lose weight. It's a lifestyle change, and they are trying to make it seem like I am not embracing that. It is very hard, but I am trying."
The boy has reportedly lost a few pounds in the last month, reversing the trend of recent gains. But the foster parent he's been temporarily assigned to has reportedly been having trouble keeping up with his medical appointments. As a result the county hopes to move him to a new foster home and possible assign a dedicated personal trainer -- at local taxpayer expense -- to help the youth lose weight.
Next month the mother's lawyers and the state will plead their cases at a preliminary hearing. The final trial is set for the child's 9th birthday, before a Juvenile Court magistrate.
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You will receive hospitality and helpfulness from the local people that work together to welcome you to their home region.
There is a great variety of local food produced in the region by farmers and fishermen. Check for the local product logo at menus when you visit the local restaurants. Be sure to try a lobster dish while you´re in the town Höfn which is often called the lobster capital of the North.
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Step into Vatnajokull National Park, the largest national park in Western Europe and experience the combined forces of glacial ice, rivers and volcanic and geothermal activity. The park´s Southern territory overlaps with the Vatnajokull Region which makes it the perfect destination.
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Series win in Chicago!
It's nice and unexpected to see a series win against the Cubbies, however I'm still smarting over the game we let get away from us yesterday. I really disagree with Tony's decision to pinch hit Encarnacion for Duncan with the bases loaded yesterday. I just think the chances of Encarnacion doing better than red hot Dunc were juan in million. Bernie has a very good analysis of the situation in today's Post, and he sums it up better than I could, going over way more stats than Tony could have possibly crunched in the minute he had to make that decision. I know that Juan got a big home run today, but I just have not been impressed with him this season, and I don't consider him Mr. Clutch. If Tony had let Chris hit, I think it would have been a big confidence boost for the already-confident rookie.
Preston Wilson seems to be filling the outfield gap well in his first two games. I think he will add an element of stability to the outfield as we head down the stretch. Belliard is also growing on me, even with his Gene Simmons tongue. These may not be Cardinals we recognize, but they might help us hang on to our division lead. I don't disagree with the decison to send Reyes down – he was struggling lately and I think needs more time to mature, and it's best not to have to try and do that during a pennant race. I don't really expect to be wowed by Mulder's return, and I'd like to see Edmonds get more rest. He makes me nervous when I see him out there now, since he admits he's still logy. But he did pull off an awesome slide in yesterday's game.
I'm psyched for the Mets. If we can make it in Queens, we can make it anywhere!


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Golf bags come in many different sizes, from minimalist or ultralight carry bags to huge, high-end staff bags. To ensure you get a golf bag you'll be happy with, it's important to understand the various types of bags available and which ones match your style of play.
A golf carry bag is the lightest type of golf bag on the market. They are ideal for those who like to walk the course, carry few golf clubs, or travel often. Keep in mind that storage space tends to be sparse in carry bags. If you're looking at a carry bag, make sure it has enough pockets and storage areas to carry the gear and accessories you need on the course.
Golf cart bags are bigger golf bags that are designed to stay strapped to your golf cart throughout the round. They have multiple pockets for ample storage. They tend to be a bit heavier than carry bags since they're not designed to be carried throughout your round.
Golf stand bags are full size golf bags that create a blend between carry and cart bags. They are portable enough to use for walking, and also feature multiple pockets for storage. They are called "stand bags" because they feature two legs which support the golf bag while you're on the course.
(If you don't always want to carry your clubs when you walk the course, you can get golf pull carts to use with your current golf bag.)
Golf staff bags are the same kinds of bags used by touring professionals. They have multiple pockets for storage and will feature a wide round top measuring nine to ten inches around. These tend to be the largest and heaviest bags on the market.
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TaylorMade drivers are currently the #1 driver played on the PGA Tour.
TaylorMade first introduced steel-headed woods in golf, and they have been on the leading edge of technological innovation in the golf industry ever since. They had the first titanium golf driver in the winner's circle of a golf major (Mark O'Meara, 1998 Masters, Ti Bubble 2 Tour). They have been pushing technological boundaries in golf with innovations such as Flight Control Technology (FCT) and Moveable Weight Technology (MWT). These innovations allow you to adjust the loft, lie, and face angles on the driver.
TaylorMade offers a wide variety of drivers for all different player types. While they are the #1 driver on tour, they are also hugely popular with amateur and casual golfers. Perhaps that's because TaylorMade's research and design technicians work with PGA Tour players to fine tune their products before releasing them to the general public. The latest drivers offered are the SLDR, R1, RocketBallz RBZ, RocketBallz RBZ Stage 2, R11, and R11-S. They also offer a TP (Tour Preferred) product line among their drivers. The TP driver comes with upgraded shaft options.
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INTERPOL hosts delegation from United Kingdom environmental agencies
LYON, France – INTERPOL has hosted officials from UK environmental agencies to promote further collaboration with the world police body and to review the global tools and services INTERPOL provides to its 190 member countries.
Representing the Serious Organised Crime Agency, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, Border Policing Command, National Wildlife Crime Unit, United Kingdom Border Force, Maritime and Coast Guard Agency, Marine Management Organization and Environment Agency UK, the officials met with INTERPOL's specialized Criminal Intelligence Analysis, Trafficking in Illicit Goods and Counterfeiting, Operational Police Support and Environmental Crime units.
The UK delegation also included officials from INTERPOL's National Central Bureau in Manchester.
The officials visited INTERPOL's Command and Coordination Centre and familiarized themselves with INTERPOL's I-24/7 global police communication system which connects law enforcement officers across all of INTERPOL's member countries.
With the visit aiming to improve communication and collaboration between the UK agencies and INTERPOL's Environmental Crime Programme, officials reviewed opportunities for enhanced cooperation on key areas such as fisheries crimes, illegal trafficking of e-waste, oil spills in marine environments and other forms of pollution crime.
An important outcome of the visit was the proposal to initiate a National Environmental Security Seminar (NESS) in the UK. The purpose of a NESS is to bring together national experts and decision-makers responsible for environmental compliance and enforcement in order to forge a multi-agency cooperative and coordinated approach to combating national and global environmental crime. A NESS is designed to lead to the establishment of a National Environmental Security Task Force.
Talks also included the first Executive Level Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Committee Meeting and associated events at the United Nations Environment Programme headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, later this year (4-8 November). The meeting will bring together executive leaders from around the world to develop strategies on enhancing national and international responses to environmental compliance and enforcement.


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Comparative Survey of Freedom, 1972-1976 (ICPSR 7555)
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This data collection contains information gathered in five annual surveys that assessed the degree of freedom in 218 nations and dependencies from 1972-1976. The study was carried out under the auspices of Freedom House, New York City. The number of cases with data varies from year to year, due to annexation, amalgamation, or the addition of further territories to the roster. The data include assessments of the political and civil rights of the general population (using a seven-point scale, i.e., 1, most freedom, to 7, least freedom), an overall freedom rating for the country (using a three-point scale, i.e, free, partly free, and not free), and the direction in which this rating appeared to be moving. Surveys after 1972 have added variables that indicate whether a change in the evaluation since the previous survey was due to internal events in the country or to new information about existing conditions. Before 1973, only the presence or absence of change is noted. Thereafter, an increase in the number of coding categories enables the direction of the change to be recorded. The 1976 data include four additional variables applicable to 142 cases and provide information about the system of government and the economy of most of the nations studied. The rationale used in assigning the seven categories on the continuum of most to least freedom can be found in Appendix III of the codebook, including which civil and political rights were considered critical in order for a nation to garner each rating.
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Subject Terms: censorship, civil rights, economic systems, evaluation, freedom of information, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, government performance, nations, political history, political ideologies, political power, political systems, repression, trend analysis, world politics
Geographic Coverage: Afghanistan, Africa, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Asia, Australia, Austria, Azores, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda Islands, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Central America, Chad, Channel Islands, Chile, China (Peoples Republic), Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Easter Island, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Europe, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Gibralter, Global, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Juan Fernandez Islands, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Laos, Latin America, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States), Middle East, Monaco, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, North America, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Pacific Ocean, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South America, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Soviet Union, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam (Socialist Republic), Virgin Islands of the United States, Wallis and Futuna, West Indies, Western Samoa, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Universe: A total of 218 of the world's nations and dependencies of the world.
The data for five years have been combined to produce one continuous record for each country. Entities that were added to the list or removed from it have been assigned the missing data code for the years that are not relevant. This is somewhat misleading in the case of Vietnam, which upon unification resumed the original code assigned to it before division. Consequently, 815 (Vietnam) has the missing data code for 1972-1975, whereas 816 (North and South Vietnam) are so coded for 1976. The missing data code means "not applicable" rather than "unknown," and corresponds to the absence of information in the original data. "No Change" was coded blank in the original, which leads to ambiguity in the case of countries that appear for the first time, and should presumably be coded "not applicable" for all variables dealing with "change since previous survey." Some, however, show directional change, and the remainder have therefore been coded "no change."
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Steve Post to Retire From VSECU
The $606 million Vermont State Employees Credit Union has begun to seek a new CEO to replace the retiring Steve Post.
The Board of Directors of the 50,400-member VSECU in Montpelier, Vt., intend to make the new CEO selection by the end of this year and then a brief transition period will occur in 2014, the credit union said Thursday.
Post has been in leadership of the state's largest state-chartered credit union for 23 years, joining VSECU in 1990 after serving as general manager of White River Credit Union in Rochester, Vt.
During his years at VSECU, the credit union grew from $80 million to $600 million, expanded as a community-based credit union and now has seen branches. Post himself has actively worked with regulators and legislators over that time, including recently leading his credit union in a dispute with state banks over using the word "banking" in marketing.
"A lot has changed in 30 years in financial services. We're fortunate to live in a state where collaborative thinking and efforts of our members, volunteers, lawmakers and regulators have protected and enhanced the accessibility of cooperative financial services for all Vermonters," said Post.
"It's been a privilege to lead this organization. Now it's time for me to move on and transfer this solid foundation to the next generation of leadership. I know the future is bright for VSECU and I look forward to working with my successor and helping him or her through a smooth transition," Post said in the credit union's announcement.
The VSECU board has hired Cope & Associate in Burlington, Vt., to help Post and the senior executive team with a succession plan, and now will begin identifying and recruiting candidates for the job.
"Over the years Steve has demonstrated a strong commitment to the ideals of credit unions. His leadership, vision and commitment to the members of VSECU have been extraordinary and unwavering," said M. Jerome Diamond, chair of the VSECU board of directors.


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Ya his development isnt something to worry about, its Ross im concerned about.
Sportsnet they interviewed Casey, about some plans for JV in the summer and about Lowry as well real interesting.
Second, even 5-7 FGAs may have been ok when this team was mostly healthy and still had hopes (however unrealistic) of making the playoffs. It is, however, no longer ok in games where you are sitting your best player and are meant to shifting more focus to development of young players.
This is the perfect opportunity to forcefeed Jonas some touches to get him used to the load he'll be expected to carry next season. It would be nice if they got him 10-12 field goal attempts per game, a realistic expectation for him to average next year. I don't think anyone would expect to see that literally every game, but he's being ignored far too much by his teammates right now.
*The ball basically only moves around the perimeter a lot of the time, and guys take turns taking jumpers. Oddly enough, I feel like just from observation he tends to be more involved when Gay plays. I feel like tHings get much worse when he's out (be it subbed out or missing a whle game).
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raptors got into playoffs using bosh in the paint. add bargs and the myriad of wings we've had to pad the score. since losing bosh toronto has had zero inside presence. we've relied on bargs, then derozan, and now gay. only now amir is maturing into a capable player but lets put it this way, we also have JV who has shown he can be an offensive threat all in his first year in the league.
we had no problem putting bosh on the fasttrack to being an allstar. why not with jv?
By force-feeding, I meant that his teammates should pass him the ball every single time they can, and held accountable if they don't. This means that any player, from AA to Lowry to Amir, should get pulled for looking him off, even more so if they decide to chuck a jumper instead, especially when he's got his man pinned right under the basket in the paint, or on his favorite spot on the left low block.
The way JV is treated by this team is a crime. Some fun simple stats that don't tell much but are just for looking at:
-JV has scored 10+ points in 8 of his last 9 games with his biggest FGA total being 11.
-Amount of games where JV has 10+ fga....6, and only 2 since coming back from injury
The personnel other than Gay is the only guy on the team used to feeding the ball to the big down low when he doesnt have his shot hes done a pretty good job of finding JV in games.
Kyle Lowry needs to learn how to run pick n roll with JV
Lowry isn't great at the pick and roll, but at least he tries to run it. Lucas pretty much never uses the screens that are given to him. You'll see JV or Amir come to set a high screen for him at the top, and he'll just dribble away in the other direction brushing them off....


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National Flood Insurance Program Working on Affordability
National Flood Insurance Program customers who want to pay on an installment basis will have a while to wait because the agency will have to go through a notice-and-comment process before creating them.
Moreover, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has started work on studies about program affordability, privatization and reinsurance, three of the 16 studies it is mandated to undertake under the July 2012 legislation intended to provide long-term certainty for the NFIP.
"Those are the studies we think are priorities," said Edward Connor, deputy associate administrator for the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, the FEMA sub-agency that manages the NFIP.
Connor discussed the installment plan and studies issues on Friday as part of a wide-ranging briefing on the Biggert-Waters Act, the law that extended the program for five years.
During the conference call, Connor cautioned that new actuarial rates mandated by the program will not pay off its debt, which increased 50%, to $30.4 billion, as a result of action Jan. 8 by Congress, just six months after the law was enacted.
Connor estimated that only 1.1 million of the 5.5 million homes in the program will be affected by the phase-out of subsidized rates over four years mandated by the new law.
Connor cautioned that the new rates will not provide enough money to pay off the program's debt, but it will provide greater stability to the program.
Indeed, it remains unclear how much new revenue will be created by the new limits on subsidized rates; "how that works out remains unclear," he said.
The debt limit was raised in order to pay the cost of settling claims resulting from Superstorm Sandy after it hit the Northeast in late October.
The primary purpose of the conference call was to brief the press on the rate hikes imposed by the law.
This includes a mandate to eliminate subsidies on second homes and rental properties through a four-year phase-in process. The new law also mandated phase-in of full rates for properties that have suffered multiple losses, Connor said.
Connor also said that people on subsidized rates who drop out of the program because they don't want to pay the higher rates will be forced to pay the actuarial rate if they decide to rejoin the NFIP in the future.
Connor deflected responsibility for the higher rates when responding to a comment by a reporter from a Gulf Coast-area media outlet, who contended that people in that area believe the agency is raising rates to people with so-called "serial claims" because it wants to force them out of their communities.
His response was that, "all these changes were mandated by Congress, not the agency."
Connor acknowledged that the impact of the new rates will mostly be felt by moderate- and lower-income homeowners.
These include higher premiums for those in areas hit by Sandy who will be required to elevate their properties in order to retain their existing rates.
But, Connor said, dropping out of the program won't work because flood insurance in areas prone to flooding is required for those who have federally insured mortgages.
If you have a mortgage that is federally insured, and you drop your policy, the mortgage holder will force a policy on you that has a rate equal or higher than those charged by the NFIP," the FEMA official said.
For those who own their homes and decide to drop their flood insurance, Connor said, depending on payments from the government post-flood is not such a good idea.
"Payments for those without flood insurance with a home worth $150,000 to $200,000 post-flood won't work," he said, "because the payments are unlikely to exceed $3,000."
He acknowledged that higher rates floor flood insurance imposed by the new law is a "tough deal," especially for those on the lower end of the income scale.
He said that, ideally, rates would be much lower if there was "total penetration," that is, everyone in a flood zone had flood insurance, or, even more ideally, if everyone with a home is required to have flood insurance."
"Rates would be more affordable if everyone participates," he said, but that is unlikely.
As to commissions for agents, he said payments to write-your-own companies for their expenses presume a 15% commission for agents.
Connor said the "size and complexity of the rate changes imposed by the law are too complex to be covered in renewal brochures, but will be available on agency websites. He also noted that agents will be helpful in telling homeowners ways they can "buy-down" their rates, for example, by elevating homes to mandated levels in flood-prone areas.
He also suggested that agents can suggest higher deductibles for those who need lower rates.
He also discussed the "community rating system" used by 1,200 communities to get the rates reduced for those who live within them by following mitigation programs sanctioned by the agency.
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The cost of entry for Toyota's wildly
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on Monday that it would introduce a new "standard model"
for the 2008 Prius which will start at $20,950 -- down from $22,175
for the previous base 2007 Prius.
The price cut effectively makes the
Prius the cheapest hybrid available on the market. The crown was
previously held by the Saturn
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destination fee.
There is no word on what features
Toyota cut to drop the price by over $1,000, but possible targets
might include traction control, heated mirrors and steering wheel
radio controls.
The Prius wasn't the only Toyota hybrid
to receive a price cut -- the company announced last week that the
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year. In order to reach the lower $25,860 price point, Toyota ditched
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Bill Haas had experienced playoff heartbreak twice this season but in his third attempt at this year's Tour Championship, with so much at stake, Haas would prove his metal as a clutch performer. Beginning the day three strokes off of the 54 hole lead Haas shot a two under par 68 to force an all-FJ ICON playoff with Hunter Mahan. Haas wore a traditional all black FJ ICON shield tip (#52271) while Mahan opted for the latest FJ ICON pyramid saddle pattern in all white (#52114).On the first sudden death playoff hole Haas would miss the par three 18th green wide right. Now with little green to work and a fluffy lie Haas hit a high flop shot to the tucked pin leaving him a tricky downhill ten footer for par. Haas gently rolled the difficult putt right into the center of the cup. Mahan, not to be outdone also got up and down for par from the right green-side bunker. Moving on to the par four 17th hole, Haas drove his ball into a fairway bunker on the right side of the fairway. He then followed with a slightly pulled approach shot that trickled into the green-side hazard. With the ball sitting half submerged in water, ten plus feet below the green, Haas chose to play it. His result was spectacular, hitting a high, spinning shot that stopped no more then three feet from the hole. After Mahan narrowly missed his birdie bid, both players headed back to the 18th for the third time on Sunday. Haas rifled a four iron directly at the center of the green leaving him a slick downhill putt from the back fringe. Mahan hit his tee shot into the same bunker from earlier in the playoff, only this time he failed to get up and down for par. This left Haas with a four foot putt to win THE TOUR Championship and the season-long FedEx Cup crown. Haas stuck to his routine and rolled the putt in center cut for this third career PGA Tour victory. The combined victory's earned Haas a a five year Tour exemption and a $11.4 million dollar pay day.
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Thought One Piece had a thread about this but his was about Vegapunk and the only other Sabo thread was Calcifier's speculating about Ace's last words during the war. I shorten it as much as I could but if people still confused about it I'll edit the whole break down again into the first post.
So here it is the undeniable proof Sabo is alive enjoy!
Bottom line is if you reread the Sabo Flash Back you will see the only logical person that could be for Dragon and or Dragon's crew to put forth effort to save is Sabo. It was a flashback within a flashback at the time the narrator introducing us "On the night of the celestial dragon arrival" that right there is saying yeah this is Sabo. When you read One Piece you should take what ever the narrator says in those square chat boxes into great consideration. It's the same as when Ace vs Blackbeard, the chapter ended without us knowing who won. But the narrator said "This battle between these 2 pirates will be known as the trigger for a very big incident in the coming future." Which was the war 100 chapters later.
The page above is the hard spoken proof of Sabo alive, not to be taken as "maybe,might be alive, I believe" ***** shit.
How is that answered? It was the first time we had a flashback within a flashback, once you start connecting it to the events that happen on the night of the fire then to the celestial dragon arrival day you will see the obvious.
Only 2 other choices are there for those anti-Sabo ain't alive to say, besides not being confirmed yet. Is that Dragon Saved Bluejam the only other named character within the Fire besides Sabo who disappeared that day, which is retarded. The other is that "It could be a random person he saved from the fire." Ok Oda drew us a flashback within a flashback for the first time showing Panels of Dragon's boat and his crew on Zoro's island for Dragon to save a random no named character. When Sabo was foreshadowed by Ace as one of his final words before his death. And his death played a key role already for Luffy and Ace since nobody knew he was saved by Dragon. As well on the night of the fire Sabo literally had a emotional break down in front of Dragon and for the first time in the whole ****ing manga we see Dragon with a shock expression or a expression different from his regular "Can't beat me *****" look.


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The leading cause of chromosomal abnormality is the mother's age. The likelihood increases as the mother's age increase. However, more babies are born to younger women, so more babies with a chromosomal abnormality are born to younger women. The actual number of chromosomal abnormalities passed on is difficult to determine because most result in miscarriages early in the pregnancy.
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Alloya's 2012 Net Income Doubled Projections
The $1.4 billion Alloya Corporate FCU's 2012 net income of nearly $6 million is about twice what the Warrenville, Ill.-based institution budgeted.
How did President/CEO Chuck Furbee and his team do it, particularly in an era of low investment rates and little loan demand?
"We adjusted things on the fly," Furbee told Credit Union Times on Friday. "Some parts of the operation weren't very efficient, and weren't contributing to income so we changed that."
A key strategy was outsourcing to vendors. Alloya tapped the Duluth, Ga.-based VSoft to take over its item processing and the Naperville, Ill.-based WorkNet to provide IT services to the corporate and its members. Such outsourcing helped reduced Alloya's salary and benefit costs from $24.7 million in 2011 to a little less than $17 million in 2012.
Alloya once counted 1,800 members as Members United, emerging from its recapitalization drive with around 1,000.
The size difference is apparent in the balance sheet, especially in its positive effect on interest expense: 2012 required only $4.5 million worth of dividends payouts, compared to $28 million in 2011, according to the corporate's latest financial reports.
"We maintained our dividend rates, but we had fewer people to pay out," Furbee said.
That successfully balanced a big reduction in investment income, which fell drastically to $6.5 million as of year-end 2012, down from nearly $40 million the year before. Legacy asset investments and their higher earning yields were removed from the books when Alloya emerged from conservatorship, causing the drop.
Furbee said Alloya had budgeted for an even larger interest income drop than experienced, but the delay in shuttering U.S. Central resulted in Alloya keeping some relatively high-yielding certificates longer than anticipated.
Much of the income windfall went into capital. Alloya reported a 1.7% retained earnings ratio, far higher than NCUA requirements. Nearly $26 million worth of retained earnings combined with nearly $70 million in perpetual contributed capital and some non-perpetual capital leaves Alloya with nearly $103 million in total capital to cushion against $1.5 billion in moving daily average net assets.
Furbee said Alloya's merger with the $1.5 billion Central Corporate CU of Southfield, Mich., is still proceeding as planned. The NCUA is still reviewing the request, but Furbee said he expects the federal regulator will approve it as soon as this quarter.
Upon a successful vote by CenCorp members, Furbee said, he will return to retirement, and CenCorp President/CEO Bill Walby will lead the merged entity, which will retain the Alloya name.
Furbee said Alloya plans to grow both through mergers and organically, and said he thinks the corporate will be well-positioned to expand as time passes, rates rise and liquidity demands increase.
Members that recapitalized Alloya are also satisfied with the new corporate: Furbee said a November member service survey revealed members ranked Alloya a 4.5 for overall service on a 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the highest ranking.
Alloya's December 2012 financial reports are available for the public to review on its website.


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Genius Report has
reportedly been gifted with a treasure
trove of roadmap leaks from a trusted source at Verizon.
The leaks read like a mobile user's wish list.First up, it
describes a new Android handset called the Motorola DROID Pro -- a
successor toDroidX and
the soon-to-be-released Droid
2. The Droid Pro reportedly will pack a smoking 1.3GHz CPU
and "global roaming", alongside a more pedestrian 4-inch
screen (in comparison to the 4.3-inch monster screen of the EVO, at
least).By "global roaming", Verizon likely means
that the phone will pack both GSM and CDMA reception equipment.
While Verizon's U.S. network uses CDMA -- thus making CDMA the
prevalent standard in the U.S. -- worldwide GSM owns 80 percent of
the global market share. Thus standard CDMA handsets are a poor
choice currently for a great deal of international business
travelers.Samsung and HTC will both reportedly launch their
own new Android-driven global roaming capable handsets on Verizon, as
well.The leak also shows off a wealth of incoming
tablets/slabs set to challenge the iPad for dominance. The
first listed was a Motorola Q look-alike/"slab form-factor"
device running Android 2.2 and offering global roaming. Samsung
looks to counter, with its own upcoming 7-inch Android-driven
touchscreen device which sports a front facing camera, to
boot. But Motorola has its own counterattack
lurking -- a tablet packing a 10-inch screen, 1GHz or 1.3GHz CPU,
front-facing camera, and Android
3.0. That beast will launch either late in the holiday
season or early next year, with the date likely contingent on Android
3.0's release schedule.Rounding out the leak is a bunch of
detail on the company's Long-Term
Evolution (LTE) plans. Verizon writes that it hopes to
cover 75 percent of the United States with the 4G technology by April
2012. It will launch a Novatel LTE MiFi device in January or
February corresponding with its early phases of deployment. The
device will support up to 10 simultaneous users and will reportedly
stick to the current $59.99 USD/month pricing for the company's data
cards (no word on what the usage cap will be, though).Regardless
of the Big
Red's iPhone plans, it's clear that the largest wireless carrier
in the U.S. is heavily betting
on Android as the jack-of-all trades to dominate the wireless
industry in months to come. Android already
has passed RIM and the Apple in the U.S., and is predicted
to pass Apple worldwide by 2012.


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The lagging economy is evident in the technology industry as well and shows in the significant layoffs coming from industry giants like Dell and Motorola. The PC industry is feeling the softening economy in the terms of fewer computers shipped in the United States.
According to research firm IDC worldwide PC shipments in Q1 2008 grew by 14.6% to 69.5 million units. Estimates for the quarter were 13.2% growth, so the industry exceeded expectations. Despite growth in PC shipments worldwide, the U.S. market slipped to a year-over-year growth rate of only 3.5%.
IDC reports that the U.S. share of the worldwide PC market fell by more than 2 points to 23% compared to the same period in 2007. This drop is showing that the U.S. is becoming less of an influence and emerging markets in developing countries are becoming more important for PC makers. The top five PC makers in the world according to IDC in order are HP, Dell, Acer, Lenovo, and Toshiba.
At the same time the top five PC makers were seeing drops in shipments in the U.S. Apple was shipping more systems. InformationWeek reports that Apple shipments grew 32.5% to one million units compared to 762,000 Macs shipped in the same quarter last year. IDC also released a report recently showing that Apple was now in the top five U.S. computer makers with a firm hold on the number 4 spot.
The gain in U.S. market share by Apple could be attributed to the often more affluent Apple buyers. With Mac systems costing more than similar PCs, the typical Apple buyer tends to be more affluent and possibly less affected by the slowing economy in America.


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Getting through 'quit day' can be emotionally and physically challenging, especially if tobacco cravings strike. Use these tips to help get through quit-smoking day:
1. Don't smoke, not even 'just one.'
2. Begin using nicotine replacement therapy if you've chosen that method.
3. Remind yourself of reasons to quit smoking.
4. Keep physically active.
5. Avoid situations and people that trigger cravings.
6. Attend a support group, counseling session or stop-smoking class.
7. Practice stress management and relaxation techniques.
8. Keep your hands busy by texting, writing, squeezing a ball or knitting.
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NATO Secretary General statement on the Tunisian elections
I congratulate the Tunisian people who participated in the country's first free and fair elections for the Constituent Assembly. They showed their firm commitment to freedom and democracy. This is a historic achievement for the country that opened the way for the Arab Spring and another important milestone for the whole region.
Tunisia is a valued partner in NATO's Mediterranean Dialogue and I look forward to enhancing our partnership.


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following the world of finance might have paused and wondered why Microsoft
would pay $8.5B USD to buy Skype, when many experts
valued the company at less than half of that amount.
Well it turns out a lot of the pressure to buy Skype originated from Microsoft
founder and tech icon Bill Gates.
We were the first to note Mr. Gate's ties to Silver Lake Partners, one of the principle groups that profited from the Skype acquisition.We can now confirm with strong accuracy that Mr. Gates' funds were not involved in the acquisition, despite Mr. Gates' deep involvement in a earlier Silver Lake Partners fund.
I. Bill Gates Says he Masterminded Acquisition
Bill Gates may have stepped down from the position of CEO of the world's
largest software company Microsoft Corp. (MSFT),
but apparently he still calls the shots at the company he co-founded. Mr.
Gates, a major Microsoft shareholder and Chairman of the company's investor
board, sounded off in an interview with UK news agency BBC News, in
which he said that he was a driving force behind Microsoft's $8.5B USD
acquisition of Skype.
The acquisition shocked many, as the price was almost double some experts'
valuations and came seemingly out of the blue. Some perceive the purchase
as a sign that Microsoft is growing concerned with public interest in rival
Google Inc.'s Google Voice service.
In an interview with BBC reporter
Stephen Sackur, Mr. Gates gives confirmation that the deal was obstensibly a
strategic one. He states, "I think it's a great, great deal for
Skype. I think it's a great deal for Microsoft."
"The idea of video conferencing is going to get so much better than it is
today. Skype actually does get a fair bit of revenue," he adds,
"It'll be fascinating to see how the brilliant ideas out of Microsoft
research, coming together with Skype, what they can make of that."
And he reveals that he promoted the acquisition, stating, "I was a
strong proponent at the board level for the deal being done."
II. Sale a Big Payday for Some Silver Lake Partners Investors -- But Not Mr. Gates
Compelled by that question we discovered an intriguing connection. Mr. Gates had close ties to to one of the funds that purchased Skype.
Skype, Inc. was founded in 2003 by Niklas Zennström from Sweden and Janus Friis
from Denmark. The service's key developers were well known for authoring
the infamous peer-to-peer filesharing client Kazaa. In September 2005
eBay, Inc. (EBAY)
purchased Skype for $2.5B USD, a handsome payday for its European founders.
But Skype proved a poor fit for
eBay, whose core offerings were its titular auctions website and the popular
billing service PayPal, which it gained through a separate prior acquisition.
Skype was the odd man out.
Despite Skype's exploding
popularity, revenue remained low. So in September 2009 eBay sold 70
percent of Skype to a group of investors for an estimated $1.9B
USD, valuing the company at $2.75B USD overall.
Leading the group of investors was Silver Lake Partners, who poured $940M USD
into it, and reportedly stand to make $2.9B USD off the Microsoft purchase.
But Bill Gates was no stranger to Silver Lake -- in fact he was one of its principal investors. Mr. Gates, along with Oracle Corp. (ORCL)
CEO Larry Ellison and Dell Inc. (DELL)
CEO Michael Dell, helped to pour over $2.3B USD into Silver Lake in 1999 [press release].Initially it appeared that Mr. Gates might have had money tied to the Silver Lake Partners fund that owned a major share of Skype and thus might be in line for a piece windfall profits from the deal.However, a source close to Silver Lake Partners has confirmed to us that Mr. Gates was not invested in the fund that purchased Skype.The source tells us that Silver Lake Partners is primarily funded by blue chip investors with large amounts of venture capital -- such as Mr. Gates. The fund also has taken on some capital from pension funds. The funds' structure is not immediately revealed to outside parties, but the source tells us that each major round of venture capital corresponded to discrete assets purchases.Mr. Gates was involved in the first round of funding, known as the Silver Lake 1 fund. The Skype purchase was made from a third round of funding, dubbed Silver Lake 3, which Mr. Gates was not a part of. The source would not comment on fund mixing other than to state explicitly that the Silver Lake 1 and Silver Lake 3 funds were not mixed.Silver Lake Partners refused to comment regarding the investors involved in particular funds or the fund structure, stating that they normally do not reveal who contributes to their funds to protect their clients' privacy. But our trusted source confirms that Mr. Gates had no financial stake in Silver Lake 3, and thus will not stand to profit from sale, despite his close ties to the fund and major investment in Silver Lake 1.
Mr. Gates has seemed bearish on Microsoft over
the last year. In the last year he sold over 90 million shares of Microsoft stock,
cutting his holdings in the company by 13 percent. The recent selling has concerned some Microsoft investors. However, Mr. Gates, in his comments, remains optimistic about the future of the company he founded. And he clearly seems to think that the Skype deal improved Microsoft, even if the deal may rub some analysts the wrong way.


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Simmons, Schoop, Profar highlight talent coming out of Curacao for Netherlands
By Sam King / Special to MLB.com
SAN FRANCISCO -- On a team with an impressive collection of talent, it was a trio of 20-something kids from Curacao who most impressed Kingdom of the Netherlands team members in preparation of the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
That trio -- 23-year-old shortstop Andrelton Simmons, 21-year-old third baseman Jonathan Schoop and the barely 20-year-old second baseman Jurickson Profar -- are future stars of Major League Baseball and current stars for the Dutch.
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"I was telling some guys, right now, defensively, they might be the best infield in the world," said relief pitcher Leon Boyd, who tossed a scoreless inning in Monday's 4-1 semifinal loss to the Dominican Republic.
"Even playing against [the Dominican], yeah, [Jose] Reyes and [Robinson] Cano, they are good, but watching some of our guys like Simmons and Schoop in batting practice when they are trying to do double plays, they are bringing out a stop watch and seeing how fast they can turn a double play."
Schoop, Profar and Simmons blossomed together as youngsters.
Schoop, a Baltimore Orioles prospect, and Profar, a Texas Rangers Minor Leaguer ranked as the No. 1 prospect in baseball by MLB.com, were teammates on the 2004 Little League World Series champions. Profar homered in the championship game against Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Schoop earned the save in relief.
"It's pretty remarkable that these guys have ascended themselves into the elite of baseball in the last couple of years," Dutch manager Hensley Meulens said prior to Monday's loss. "It's a talented group. A group that we hope can stick together for future Classics, for this country."
They share that same boyhood love for the game that keeps the veterans for the Dutch National Team feeling young.
"I think it is more fun for them to play on this high level of stage together, almost like an All-Star game kind of thing," Jones said. "That's the motivation here. They all grew up together playing against each other in Curacao in Little League."
Sam King is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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With no post season to talk about and no draft to look forward to this season, the 2014 draft has suddenly become much more interesting. Like most Raptor fans, hope in the future is all I have.
Anyways, if Colangelo touches the 2014 draft pick, I'll lose my shit. It is looking to be one of the deeper drafts in recent years headlined by Canada's own Andrew Wiggins.
Something phenomenal and way out of the ordinary happened this week though. Marcus Smart, widely thought to be a top 5 pick (top 3 say some), decided to stay in school.
I am aware of how much money I am giving up. I am aware of that.
Marcus Smart"I feel like making that decision and giving up that much money showed me the true colors of some people in my life and the people close to me," he said. "It showed the true colors of how they really think and how they really feel of me."
Source: Grantland.com
The article is worth the click. Very cool story and rare maturity displayed by Smart.
When looking at the 2013 draft, it helps take a little bit more of the sting away of not having a pick this season and seeing 2014 get that much stronger.


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Congrats to all the hardworking people who worked so tirelessly to get the school bond passed. You all are very special citizens and a credit to your community.
I am sure the new high school will be a tremendous asset to the city.
Be proud, Cortez! Great accomplishment!
Marlene Dold
Fort Collins, Colo.
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It may not always be possible to prevent depression. However, the following strategies may help reduce your risk of becoming depressed.
Be alert to factors that can increase your risk for depression, such as:
- Family history
- High levels of stress
- Major life changes, such as death of a relative, assault, severe marital or relationship problems
- History of physical or sexual abuse, or bullying as a child
Psychological factors, such as:
- Low self-esteem
- Perfectionism
- Sensitivity to loss or rejection
- Lack of social support
- Prior episodes of depression
- Chronic physical illness
- Heart attack
- Chronic pain
- Hormonal changes, including the postpartum period or menopause
- Anxiety
- Medications that can cause depression
- Alcohol or drug abuse
If you feel overwhelmed by stress or are experiencing symptoms of depression, see your doctor for a physical exam and mental health evaluation. You may be referred for further evaluation or counseling, if appropriate.
A network of supportive relationships is beneficial for the prevention and treatment of depression. Positive family interactions and support are beneficial, especially for children and the elderly. Supportive relationships serve as a buffer against stress, which can sometimes trigger depression.
A high level of religious involvement is associated with a reduced risk of depression. Spiritual faith in the context of organized religion can have a buffering effect on depression. In a group setting, it can provide the additional benefit of social support.
A variety of relaxation techniques can help you cope with stressors that may contribute to depression. Examples include meditation, deep breathing, progressive relaxation, yoga, and biofeedback. These techniques help you pay attention to tension in your body and release it with exercises that help quiet your mind and relax your muscles. You can also reduce stress by getting adequate sleep, rest, and recreation.
Regular exercise helps you relieve stress and may help prevent or reduce depression. Aerobic exercise and yoga have been found to be particularly beneficial for reducing stress and improving mood. Aerobic exercise can raise the levels of brain chemicals that affect mood, such as endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine. Other benefits of exercise include weight loss, increased muscle tone, and improved self-esteem. Yoga provides the benefits of stretching and deep relaxation.
Alcohol and drugs may contribute to depression. If you think you may have a substance abuse disorder, seek professional treatment.
Eat a healthful diet that is low in fat, high in fiber, and rich in vitamins and minerals. Specific dietary factors that may be beneficial in depression are the B-complex vitamins (found in whole grains) and omega-3 fatty acids (found in cold-water fish, fish oil, and flax seeds).
Get a reasonable amount of sleep (around 8 hours) nightly. If insomnia is a problem, seek treatment. Chronic insomnia is thought to be a risk factor for depression.
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- Review Date: 09/2016 -
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ELISA Technologies is the only company that makes test kits to detect horse meat using a process that is a lower-cost alternative to DNA testing.
The small staff at a Gainesville meat testing business has been working extra hours and weekends to run tests on beef in its lab and make test kits for food manufacturers as a result of the European horse meat scandal.
ELISA Technologies is the only company that makes test kits to detect horse meat using a process that is a lower-cost alternative to DNA testing. The kits are on back order.
The company has distributors all over the world, and business "just sort of blew up" starting a few weeks ago after processed beef tainted with horse meat was found in supermarkets, restaurants, schools and hospitals throughout Europe, said Natalie Rosskopf, administrative director.
"Our distributors were emailing and calling and faxing going a little crazy about 'When can we get them, when can we get them,'" said Rosskopf, who volunteered that her name is German for "horse head."
The company's lab in the Northwood Industrial Park off of State Road 121 has performed tests on hundreds of beef samples sent by U.S. food manufacturers. The samples include meat produced for U.S. consumption. Manufacturers with divisions in Europe also have sent in samples from Europe.
None of the tests has come back positive for horse meat, Rosskopf said.
She said she does not know the results of tests using the kits the business has sold overseas.
"The thing that I'm really happy about with this is that it seems that a lot of the bigger retailers and manufacturers are being very proactive and looking for testing options and getting testing options in place before they're even told they have to," she said.
On Friday, Taco Bell became the latest restaurant chain to acknowledge that horse meat was found in its beef as it pulled products from three British outlets and issued an apology to customers.
Nestle, Burger King, Tesco, Birds Eye, Findus and Ikea, among others, have had to remove beef products tainted with horse meat.
Authorities say the fraudulent labeling poses no health risk, but the scandal has drawn attention to complex and obscure supply chains for meat products.
Poland acknowledged Wednesday that it is a source of horse meat in processed beef after finding traces of horse DNA in samples from three meat processors.
A French wholesaler at the epicenter of the scandal announced that day that it had filed for bankruptcy protection after it was forced to shut down temporarily.
Although the tainted meat has not been found in the U.S., Rosskopf said U.S. companies are hurt by lower beef sales.
Frozen hamburger sales dropped 43 percent in the United Kingdom.
ELISA Technologies initially developed the horse test for the U.S. Department of Agriculture using the established ELISA method -- which stands for enzyme linked immonusorbent assay -- that already had been developed for other species.
The test adds antibodies and enzymes to a meat sample that attach to antigens produced by a species' immune system, said Eunseon Park, a test director. If the chemical mix finds the antigen for that species, it changes color, green in the case of horse test.
The lab charges $75 to analyze each sample, compared with more than $200 for a DNA analysis. The kits cost $550 each and can test as many as 25 samples.
Bruce Ritter, a food scientist and pharmacist who grew up on a farm, founded ELISA Technologies in 1991 to produce meat test kits for the USDA.
A 1994 study conducted by ELISA found that 25 percent of samples labeled ground beef by grocery stores contained some quantity of poultry, pork or sheep.
The company also makes kits and does lab tests of food allergens for the food industry and makes the EZ Gluten home test kit.
ELISA Technologies has 11 employees.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Leukemia is classified as acute or chronic depending on how fast symptoms appear. Symptoms for acute leukemia appear faster and may prompt a visit to the doctor. Chronic leukemia is a much slower process. Some people may notice symptoms months or years after leukemia first appears, while others may have no symptoms at all. In people with no symptoms, leukemia may be found incidentally during a routine blood test.
If you experience any symptoms, do not assume it is due to cancer. Many symptoms can be caused by other, less serious conditions. However, it is still important to discuss them with your doctor. Early detection and treatment improve outcomes for both cancer and other health conditions.
Common Symptoms
Symptoms will depend on the type of blood cells that are affected.
A drop in the number of normal white blood cells makes it harder for the body to fight infection and may lead to:
- Persistent fever that is not specific to another condition
- Flu-like symptoms
- Night sweats
- Minor cuts that heal slowly—the area around the cut may become red and swollen
A drop in the number of normal red blood cells is called anemia, which decreases the amount of oxygen reaching the body's tissues. Symptoms of anemia may include:
- Weakness and fatigue
- Pale skin
- Headache
A drop in the number of normal platelet cells makes it harder for blood to clot properly. Without clotting, even small injuries can lead to severe bleeding. Symptoms may include:
- Bleeding or bruising easily
- Nosebleeds
- Bleeding gums
- Tiny red spots under the skin
- Heavy menstruation
Advanced Symptoms
Later stages of leukemia may cause:
- Swollen, tender lymph nodes
- Swelling of the liver or spleen
- Puffy gums
- Rash
- Decreased appetite and unintended weight loss
- Bone or joint pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling of the testicles
- Nervous system problems, including:
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Loss of muscle control
- Seizures
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Sony Computer Entertainment America today revealed at Destination
PlayStation, its annual retail and publisher conference, several new
hardware items for spring and summer.
North American gamers envious of their Japanese counterparts who
have been able to buy
the DualShock 3, which returns vibration force feedback to the
PlayStation 3 controller, since last year will soon be finally
getting a local option.
The DualShock 3 will hit North American stores on April 15 at an
MSRP of 54.99, or $5 more than the current SIXAXIS controller. While
Japan has both white and black DualShock 3 models, SCEA has not
revealed which shades in which it will launch the controllers.
Launching alongside the DualShock 3 will also be Gran Turismo 5
Prologue, which fully supports force feedback controllers and
Although retailer information points to the 80GB
PlayStation 3 as discontinued, Sony doesn't seem to be done
with it yet. SCEA also announced that it will create a new system
bundle upon the release of Metal Gear Solid 4, which will
include the feverishly anticipated title and a DualShock 3
controller. The new 80GB pack is expected in late Q2 2008, and will
retail for $499.
"Working closely with our retail and publishing partners and
sharing our hardware and software roadmaps at Destination PlayStation
gives us a great opportunity to outline some key milestones for the
year. In response to incredible demand, we will be manufacturing more
80GB PS3s for North America and the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the
Patriots 80GB PS3 bundle is an ideal way to offer that continued
value to our consumers," said Jack Tretton, president and CEO,
SCEA confirmed that Metal Gear Solid 4 will indeed hit a
worldwide release in the second
quarter of this year, which will also launch with a Metal Gear
Online "Starter Pack." Furthermore, those who pre-order Metal
Gear Solid 4 will be "guaranteed access to a multiplayer beta
test for Metal Gear Online scheduled for late April."
In the last bit of hardware news, SCEA will release in June a
special edition "Deep Red" PSP model which will be packed with
God of War: Chains of Olympus, the film Superbad on UMD
and a voucher to download Syphon Filter: Combat Ops from the
PlayStation Store. Just as the Star Wars "Ceramic White"
was silk screened with an image of Darth Vader on the back, the "Deep
Red" PSP will come branded with Kratos – the protagonist from the
God of War series. God of War: Chains of Olympus will
launch on its own on March 4.
Tretton also took the opportunity to slip in a mild nod to Blu-ray
Disc's recent
victory, no doubt helped in part by the PlayStation 3. "With
Blu-ray having won the format war, our stellar software line-up and a
broad product portfolio, we will continue to drive the incredible
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