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Joint assessments of employment policies in the candidate countries
As part of the cooperation process with the candidate countries on employment, the Commission has set out the challenges identified, the progress made and the measures which still need to be taken.
Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, of 30 January 2003, entitled "Progress on the implementation of the Joint Assessment Papers on employment policies in candidate countries" [COM(2003) 37 final - Not published in the Official Journal]
Joint Assessment Papers (JAPs)
With a view to joining the European Union, the candidate countries must adopt the Community acquis. It is the task of the European Commission to assist them in this and to monitor their progress.
To this end, in 1999 the European Commission initiated a cooperation process with the candidate countries in the area of employment. Together, in Joint Assessment Papers (JAPs), they identified the employment policy challenges resulting from applying the Lisbon objectives and from implementation of the Employment Title of the Treaty establishing the European Community. EU financial support for accession can thus focus on the priorities identified.
The European Commission provides a summary of the challenges identified in the JAPs and carries out a preliminary review of progress made in implementing them.
Challenges encountered by the candidate countries
In their progress towards achieving the objectives of the European Employment Strategy, the candidate countries encounter many challenges in transforming their labour markets -- made more complex by economic restructuring -- and in policy development.
The candidate countries must therefore:
- increase employment rates, which are generally below the EU average and lower than the Lisbon objectives;
- increase labour supply, the transition process having led to substantial withdrawals from the labour market;
- support the restructuring of the economy via labour market structures which enable employees to adapt to economic change and move from declining to modern industries;
- increase skill levels among the workforce in order to improve productivity and competitiveness.
The Commission has translated the candidate countries' challenges into areas of action:
- promoting employment via developments in wages and tax and benefit systems;
- investing in human resources and addressing skills gaps by reforming education and lifelong learning systems;
- enabling the public employment services, which are essential in periods of economic restructuring and transition, to play an effective role;
- promoting a more proactive and preventive policy approach;
- ensuring social cohesion by integrating ethnic minorities, most of whom are in a disadvantaged position in the labour market, and some -- Roma in particular --are at high risk of social exclusion and poverty;
- modernising the labour market with an active contribution from the social partners, in particular in relation to work organisation, working conditions, flexibility and security;
- promoting gender equality on the labour market in the candidate countries, where there is a significant degree of discrimination on grounds of sex;
- strengthening the administrative capacity necessary for developing and implementing employment policy, which is part of the overall economic policy strategy, and paying particular attention to the preparations for implementing the European Social Fund (ESF);
- ensuring availability of resources for employment policies, including human capital investment and social infrastructure.
Next steps
The cooperation process will conclude when the candidate countries join the Union. Before the date of accession, they must draw up national development plans (NDPs) setting the framework for employment and human resources development and for future ESF funding. Each candidate country must also carry out an in-depth review of policies, of the institutional setting and of administrative capacities for employment policy and related ESF activities. Since 2003 the candidate countries have been participating in the "Employment Incentives Measures".
Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, of 6 November 2003, entitled "Progress in implementing the Joint Assessment Papers on employment policies in acceding countries" [COM(2003) 663 final - Not published in the Official Journal]
Following the reviews which took place in the acceding countries in the spring and summer of 2003, the European Commission has updated the assessment of the strategic challenges for the labour markets of the ten acceding countries and the progress made in terms of policy response and administrative capacities for employment policy and ESF activities for these countries.
The Commission stresses the need for coordination in drafting and implementing employment policies. It has taken the opportunity to set out the elements of governance and partnership needed in order to implement the European Employment Strategy, and states its concerns regarding the administrative resources required to ensure full use of the Structural Funds.
The Commission thus concludes the cooperation process with the ten accession countries based on the Joint Assessment Papers (JAPs). Following their accession, the new Member States will participate in the European Employment Strategy and will submit their first National Action Plan (NAP) to the Commission in October 2004.
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What's all the fuss about a few wrinkles and the still growing demand for wrinkle free clothing?
Clarence Day Jr., author of the 1935 work Life With Father wrote, "Age should not have its face lifted, but it should rather teach the world to admire wrinkles as the etchings of experience and the firm line of character." I suspect that at least among the male portion of the population, Mr. Day's thought meets with little resistance, even with all of the advances in skincare during the eighty years since he wrote that. Case in point: several years ago my wife got me into the habit of daily moisturizing. While still full of "character," I'm likely showing a few less wrinkles on my face than I otherwise would have at this point.
Note: My dermatologist got me wearing sunscreen every day as well, for a different albeit related reason.
A wrinkle or two on one's face is one thing, but wrinkled clothing is another subject all together. The great southern gentleman, R. Faucheux, quipped "A little wrinkle can be distinguishing…but not in your clothes," a thought that gives voice to the sentiments of many people for whom wrinkle-free and non-iron clothing has become quite popular, especially with regard to shirts and pants for dress and business wear.
For several decades now textile producers have been working on ways to combat wrinkles in clothing. From a myriad of synthetic fibers, varying blends, and a mix of chemical treatments, in every case one has had to sacrifice some level of comfort to gain a more wrinkle-free appearance. Over time those trade offs have continued to shrink, but some still exist. Clothing with a high performance factor that is now meeting with the greatest appeal are those made from fabrics with "flex" – fabrics that move with you.
A couple of months ago we wrote about Mizzen+Main, a new brand that is bringing to dress shirts a set of benefits that were previously only available in modern athletic or active wear. Made with fabrics that have four-way stretch, are moisture-wicking, and can air dry in just a few minutes and be ready to wear, Mizzen+Main shirts offer amazing comfort and are easy to own.
In the world of custom shirts, Tom James is now offering a group of "performance shirts" that have quickly developed a loyal following.
- dry&fly is a collection of seventeen easy iron and wrinkle free cotton fabrics. The high tech finish makes caring for these shirts easy. Just a light touch up with a warm iron at the collar, cuffs, and front pocket is all you need to look your best. This collection also offers a high degree of moisture absorption and crease resistance.
- Natural Stretch Twill is a collection of six all cotton fabrics that are specially woven to provide added stretch, allowing for greater comfort even with a slimmer fit.
- Tech Stretch is a collection of thirteen fabrics that are 98% cotton and 2% Spandex. This collection features five colors of mini bengal stripes and gingham checks. Again, even with a super trim fit, shirts from these fabrics will move with you and be super comfortable all day long.
Along the same line as the Tom James Tech Stretch shirts, we have also introduced "Flex by Tom James", a collection of fabrics for custom suits, custom blazers, and custom pants with a bit of added stretch, including light weight plain weave cloths made from 98% Super 100's wool and 2% lycra, and a series of fine twill cloths woven from 98% Super 140's wool and 2% lycra. While wrinkle resistance isn't necessarily the primary feature of these cloths, compared to 100% wool fabrics of the same weave and weight, these cloths offer improved wrinkle resistance and shape retention, as well as additional comfort, especially when the clothing is made with a modern trim fit.
What do you call a cross between a blazer and a sweater? A bleater? A Swazer? Well, whatever you call it, it's a pretty sweet item to add to your wardrobe for all of the reasons that we've been discussing. Wrinkle resistant? Check. It's tailored from a knit, not woven, fabric. Flexible and comfortable, even with a trim fit? Check and check. Our Knit Blazer features:
- a 100% wool knit cloth
- Patch pockets (perfect for a jacket that is so flexible and comfortable)
- Sew thru Blazer Buttons
- a Butterfly Lining (to keep it as light and flexible as possible)
- a Tailored fit (closer to the body, but with the natural flex of a knit garment)
Whatever your perspective on wrinkles and clothing, I would argue for some balance between being overly neat on the one hand or looking like you just got up from sleeping under your desk on the other. A wrinkle or two in your clothing may indicate that you've been doing something with your day other than just neatly sitting in a chair, back straight, feet on the floor. To put a finer point on it, Paul Fussell wrote in his 1983 book, Class, "the wearing of clothes either excessively new or excessively neat and clean also suggests that your social circumstances are not entirely secure."
Well, I for one really like new clothes, though I often like them even better once I've worn them a few times and they are either "broken in" or have married their shape to mine. As for the other point, may I suggest that you find a comfortable balance between showing that you care, but not looking like you're trying too hard. No muss, no fuss!

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CNC 452S Series Straight Dual Handle Turning Brake 5/8" Bore, Red, Natural
CNC's 452S series is a dual handle version with straight handles that rise at a near vertical 75° angle. The dual handle design is ideal if your application has the room and is very intuitive for everyone to use since each handle only operates one side. When setup correctly, all a driver has to do is pull the left handle to turn left, and right one to go right. This setup can also function as a staging brake by pulling both handles back. It features total-seal rubber boots, a chrome handle, and your choice of knob color. There are two bore sizes available that allow you to adjust the turning brake to your application's caliper setup and preference for braking strength.


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Spring Phever, and I'm Phreaking Out!
Only three days to go until the hubby and I are headed to sunny Florida! I've been looking forward to this for the past, oh, two months or so, and now…
OMG, only three days to go!… and I have once again procrastinated for the past month, telling myself I had plenty of time to get things organized and ready for my trip. And once again, the trip has snuck up on me, leaving me feeling totally stressed at the realization of everything I still need to do before Thursday morning.
When will I ever learn?
Thankfully, those of you reading this don't have to deal with me in person the next few days, because I'm liable to be cranky and unpleasant. But once we've checked into our room, and I have my first refreshing adult beverage in hand, all worries will be forgotten (or at least pushed into the dark recesses of my mind for a few days).
Tickets are in hand for three Phillies games at Bright House Field – Phils vs Twins (3/13), Phils vs Tigers (3/16), and Phils vs Yankees (3/17). We also have tickets to see the Phillies play the Pirates in Bradenton on 3/15.
I'm really looking forward to the chance to use my new "toy", which I just got last week:
The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L lens with Image Stabilization. I had a chance to try this amazing lens last year at a photo workshop held at a Lehigh Valley IronPigs game. Let me tell you, the difference between photos taken with my old lens and with this one was obvious – even my husband, who has no camera sense, could tell the difference.
I'm also looking forward to the chance to meet Jane Heller of Confessions of a She-Fan fame. Jane will also be at the 3/17 Phillies vs Yankees game. She'll probably have her She-Fan Cam with her, so I hope I'm having a good hair day that day!


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ORLANDO, Fla. - Some Central Florida shoppers are salivating at the idea of major sales as the Saks 5th Avenue at the Florida Mall begins its liquidation sale.
Saks announced last week it would close its Florida Mall location in March. The company also announced its liquidation sale would begin on Monday.
While many shoppers will flock to the store -- especially with Monday being a holiday -- BankRate.com advises shoppers to be patient and do research before buying.
The web site recommends shoppers use their smartphones to compare store prices to the prices online. BankRate.com says in some cases, stores have raised regular prices before applying discounts.
Shoppers should also meticulously check products for damage or defects. Stores sometimes restrict refunds or returns during liquidation sales, even if a product is damaged.
BankRate.com also suggests shoppers use a credit card for extra protection in case they buy damaged products. Many credit card companies offer their own return policies and can help cardholders dispute charges.
Although it may not work during the Saks 5th Avenue sale, BankRate.com says in some cases, shoppers can haggle with workers to get a lower price.
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A group of Gator fans assaulted four other Gator fans after the LSU game on Saturday, beating one victim until he blacked out.
A group of Gator fans assaulted four other Gator fans after the LSU game on Saturday.
According to Gainesville Police Department spokesman Ben Tobias, the assailants beat Joe Cappelletti, 28, of Gainesville until he blacked out. They also reportedly attacked three more people, including Cappelletti's fiancee, Jamie Davis, 25. All are from Gainesville.
Tobias said GPD is searching for the assailants, and even though there were plenty of witnesses to the attack, descriptions of the men are vague.
"GPD takes these incidents very seriously, and we will be following any leads that can lead us into the direction of these suspects," he said.
According to Cappelletti, he was walking down West University Avenue near St. Augustine Church around 9:30 p.m. when two women and three men in a rickshaw pulled up. They started yelling at Cappelletti's group, and one pushed Davis. Cappelletti grabbed one of the men and they tussled and exchanged some words before everyone dispersed.
His group crossed the street, Cappelletti said, and the same three men jumped out of the bushes and attacked them.
"The thing that really got me is that they were all Gator fans," he said. "They just looked like normal people who came to town to enjoy the game."
Cappelletti said they grabbed him and punched and kicked him repeatedly in the face.
"I don't remember much," he said, "but I remember trying to crawl under a Toyota Corolla to get away."
Davis tried to pull off one of the men, and they ran off after the beating.
Police responded and found a pool of blood in the street, Tobias said, as well as Davis covered "head to toe" in her fiance's blood.
Cappelletti suffered a broken nose and numerous facial fractures, his friend Ryan Forbus, 26, suffered a cut to his eye and severe swelling on the left side of his face from repeated blows. The other victim was Danielle Feldman, 26.
Police described the suspects as follows: Suspect one is a white male in his early 20s wearing a white shirt and khaki shorts with light brown hair, and a goatee.
Suspect two is a white male, 6 feet tall with short hair and a goatee wearing a blue Gators shirt and khaki shorts.
Suspect three was wearing a white shirt. Suspect four is a white female in a blue and white striped shirt with curly brown hair. The final suspect is simply described as a white female.
Cappelletti said he feels lucky he survived the attack and that he has some facial reconstruction surgeries scheduled.
Anyone with information about the assault can call Crimestoppers at 372-STOP (7867) or GPD at 955-1818.


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im sure everyone is familiar with the old mode 13 graphics (320*200*256). i have all that stuff working in turbo c 2.01, but when i tried moving it to ms visual c++, i didn't work.
the errors which occurred were basically because the include files were not the same between c and c++.
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Northampton 9-18 Harlequins, Aviva Premiership
Harlequins retain top spot
December 22, 2012
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Harlequins maintained their place at the summit of the Aviva Premiership table with a 18-9 victory over Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens.
With England boss Stuart Lancaster watching in the stands, the persistent rain made it an attritional game as Nick Evans kicked all of Quins' points, with his ninth penalty being the last kick of the game to deny Northampton a losing bonus point.
Quins had the edge up front, with Northampton's lineout malfunctioning and in Mike Brown, the visitors had the safest hands on the pitch as he took every up-and-under launched at him.
Northampton's points came through two penalties from Stephen Myler and one from Ryan Lamb. But they will be ruing a first-half Ben Foden try being ruled out for a forward pass, which replays showed was wrongly called by the touch judge.
Harlequins' front row asserted their extra muscle early on, driving Northampton back 10 metres at the first scrum to earn a penalty, which Evans slotted to give the champions a fourth-minute lead.
Quins were winning the early territory battle on a surprisingly good pitch considering all the rain, but Evans missed his second kick. Myler made him pay immediately afterwards by evening up the scores.
Foden thought he had scored the opening try of the game but the touch judge ruled George Pisi's slap pass to the full-back was forward.
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Replays on the big screen seemed to show it was not and the home crowd let their disapproval be known. Referee Wayne Barnes did not go to the TMO either as he had already stopped following the play.
To compound Saints' misery Myler missed a straight forward penalty soon after and Evans added three points from a similar position to make it 6-3 after 29 minutes. Three minutes later Saints turned down a shot at the posts from 40m and kicked to the corner only to see the attack come to nothing.
Six minutes before half-time, Saints kicked another gettable penalty to the corner only to see George Robson steal the lineout.
With incessant rain making handling problematic a tremendous catch under pressure from Brown allowed Nick Easter to sprint from one 22 to another only for wing Jamie Elliott to gather his chip over the last tackler and a penalty ended the promising Quins break.
A 15m break from James Johnston forced a silly penalty out of Paul Doran Jones, but Evans saw his kick slide wide. Quins were keeping the game in Saints' half, but with 25 minutes to go prop James Johnston was sin-binned trying to kill a Saints break by lying on the ball on halfway.
Soane Tonga'uiha had turned the ball over in his 22 to inspire the break. Joe Marler was lucky not to get another yellow when he killed the ball in his 22. Saints this time decided to kick for the posts and Myler made it 6-6.
Despite having the extra man the home side made little impression and two Foden errors cost them dear. First, the England back dallied fielding a kick and was penalised for holding on to allow Evans to put Quins back into the lead.
The 27-year-old then spilled an up-and-under and a fifth penalty from Evans with seven minutes to go saw the home fans start to spill out of the ground. Ryan Lamb came on to add a penalty as Saints decided against going for a try five metres from the line, but Evans denied them even a point.
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea said: "It was a great team performance today, Nick (Easter) will keep knocking on the door, and he is in incredible shape. I just saw in our senior guys through the week a mentality that they wanted to come here and make a statement. That is 14 wins out of 17 in all competitions and we are playing poorly I am being told."
Meanwhile Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder was still seething about Foden's disallowed try.
"It is ridiculous, why have technology and not use it?" said Mallinder. "The players did ask and he (referee Wayne Barnes) said because he had already called the forward pass then you don't go upstairs. You would love to get five or maybe seven points but you have to accept those things happen, and we need to look at our parts of the game we didn't get quite right today."
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Welcome to the first Team Oracle question of 2013.
As you (hopefully) know, we have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll post a selection of the best answers, alongside my own reply.
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I have recently split up with my boyfriend. I thought he loved me and I think/thought I loved him too. We had made so many plans together for our lives and we said that we would always be there for each other, no matter what would happen to us. That meant a lot to me and I will never forget it. It made a mark in to my heart. I am still in that place every time I think about him. But I am now like nothing to him. I do not know what happened, or really why or when and where. All I know is that one day, all of a sudden, he decided that he didn't love me anymore. I was shocked.
He has also stopped all contact with me so I didn't even get the chance to talk to him about what happened. I am air to him.
This, was all so all of a sudden for me, and I am still in that place when he love me. And I him.
How will I get my heart unbroken and my spirit and soul back together again?
I am an 21 year old artist/model and he is a 24 year old musician. Love, Helena, Sweden.
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I am using ZoneAlarm Free version 8.0.065.000
Unfortunately when I ran Symantec Security Scan (http://security.symantec.com), there is "AT RISK" warning called "Hacker Exposure Check".
Tests your TCP ports for unauthorized Internet connections.
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Please help... I tried to turned on Windows Firewall at the same time also, but there is still the same.
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The Purchase Exam
As the name suggests, purchase exams are an exploratory process designed to evaluate the physical condition of a horse before you commit to a purchase. It is performed by a veterinarian and is, before anything else, a comprehensive physical examination.
When is it appropriate to use ancillary, or supportive, tests for any particular examination? If you are investing more in a horse, should you request "extra" tests? If you have doubt about a certain condition, should you explore possible future problems? What tests are necessary before you decide to buy?
The decision to proceed beyond the physical examination is based upon and limited by several factors. These include: The intended use of the horse; the recommendation and capabilities of the examining veterinarian; the needs, wishes, and financial resources of the buyer; the approval of the seller; constraints such as weather, facility, qualified assistance, and the behavior of the horse.
Needless to say, these factors vary from case to case. In many instances, no supportive diagnostics are needed. However, you should know what your options are, especially when you have concern for a certain condition, and these should be discussed with the examining veterinarian.
X rays commonly are included in purchase examinations, especially of performance horses. Their primary use is in high-probability areas, or so-called "seeds of disease." Confusion occurs when a clinically sound horse, or one which shows no outward signs of problems, is said to have questionable findings on his or her radiographs. In such cases, have the examining veterinarian explain, not predict, these findings to you. You can determine whether or not these implications should influence your purchase.
Nuclear Scintigraphy
While used infrequently in purchase examinations, nuclear scintigraphy, or "bone-scanning," provides an image on film of inflammatory "hot spots." Because it can be expensive and is not accessible to most practitioners, this type of imaging should be used as an adjunct to help determine the significance of certain radiographic findings.
Examination of the upper airway with an endoscope is frequently part of the purchase exam in horses producing suspect respiratory sounds and those whose intended use demands maximum respiratory function, such as racing Thoroughbreds. Your veterinarian will use a flexible, fiberoptic instrument to allow for a safe, rapid, and effective evaluation of the nasal passage and throat for both actual and potential respiratory problems.
Both quick and non-invasive, an ultrasound examination of suspect soft-tissue structures, such as tendons, can help determine the significance of apparent abnormalities. If you are planning to purchase a mare for breeding purposes, an ultrasound or transrectal palpation may also help determine the horse's capabilities of reproducing.
Immunologic Testing
This test measures the presence of antibodies in the horse's blood to specific diseases. The most frequently performed immunoassay in a purchase exam is the Coggins test, considered diagnostic for equine infectious anemia (EIA). For many other infectious diseases, however, immunoassays do not provide a definitive diagnosis in clinically normal horses. For this reason, the relevance of any immunoassay and the implications of the possible results should be discussed with the examining veterinarian. For most interstate and international transport and certain insurance coverage, specific immunoassays are required.
Drug Testing
You can test for the presence of pain-killing or mood-affecting medications during the time of the examination. While the technology of drug testing has become very sophisticated in recent years, significant limitations to detecting all drugs exist. Before including this in your exam, discuss it with your veterinarian.
Genetic Testing
Though somewhat expensive, this is sometimes indicated for certain purchase examinations. For example, the identification of horses carrying the gene for HYPP (hyperkalemic periodic paralysis) is important to many buyers.
Other testing is included in the purchase examination to assist in appraising the horse's overall health status. Depending on the intended use for the horse and possible suspicions you may have when evaluating the horse, you can have a variety of tests performed at the discretion of the examining veterinarian. Examples of such tests include: Complete blood count, fecal parasite egg count, serum chemistry profile, tissue biopsies (skin lesions or cellular status of a broodmare's uterus), electrocardiography (to detect cardiac arrhythmia), or electromyography (absence of normal muscle function, such as in the tail).
There are other "extras" that can be included in the purchase examination. As technology continues to grow at a rapid pace, no doubt many new examination techniques will emerge. It is up to you as a buyer to consult with the examining veterinarian to determine which ancillary tests are best for you on a case-by-case basis. Consider factors such as expense and turn-around time. Most importantly, consider these "extras" as supplemental to the fundamental physical examination, not a replacement for it.
About the Author
Harry Werner, VMD
Harry W. Werner, VMD, is a Connecticut equine practitioner with special interests in lameness, purchase examinations, wellness care, and owner education. Dedicated staff, continuing education and technological advances enable his practice to offer high-quality patient care and client service in a smaller, general equine practice environment. A committed AAEP member since 1979, Dr. Werner is has served as AAEP Vice President and, in 2009, as AAEP President, and he is a past president of the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - While the deadline for victims of Tropical Storm Debby has passed, Florida officials say there are still services available to them.
Those in need of assistance beyond insurance or other sources can call 211 from participating counties.
Those who suffered property damage or other loss due to the storm who can't afford an attorney and run into legal difficulties due to the storm can call the Florida Disaster Legal Services hotline at 866-550-2929 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Assistance is available in Spanish.
With more than 20 inches of rain was recorded across parts of north Florida as Debby passed in June, Catholic Charities reported this week there are still 200 homes underwater, making it impossible for cleanup crews to access them.
There are 4,000 homes in various stages of recovery. The ground is so saturated that officials can't pump water out. Three hundred sinkholes have opened up across the region.
Those who did apply for assistance from Federal Emergency Management Agency can get updates on their application by calling 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and assistance is available in most languages. Survivors who are deaf or hard of hearing and use a TTY line can call 800-462-7585.
Individuals and businesses with questions about their application for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration may call 800-659-2955 or send an email to: email@example.com. Survivors who are deaf or hard of hearing and use a TTY line can call 800-877-8339.
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That's right! Since its inception a mere 7 years ago, Kiva has helped serve up more than $400 million in loans to borrowers around the world. That's 524,572 loans making the world a better place for 971,438 borrowers with 99% repayment rate. An incredible achievement -- that we owe entirely to you, our lenders.
Exactly how much is $400 million? We're glad you asked. It's approximately the same as:
- 114 million Starbucks lattes.
- 130 million gallons of gas in the U.S.
- 571 million packages of M&Ms.
Now let's see about getting to that $1 billion mark...
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While most manufacturers are using the 1.8" or 2.5" mobile hard
disk drive (HDD) form-factor for solid-state drives (SSDs), Transcend is going
a different route with its latest offering. The company has displayed a USB
2.0-based ExpressCard SSD that is available in capacities up to 16GB.
The SSDs are Windows Vista ReadyBoost compatible, feature
Error Correction Code (ECC) and wear-leveling algorithms to ensure data integrity.
And thanks to the USB 2.0 interface, the SSD shows up as a regular USB flash
drive in Windows.
Transcend is also bundling an ExpressCard to USB adapter
with the drives for those that would like to use it externally or don't have an
ExpressCard slot.
Transcend's ExpressCard SSD will be available in capacities
of 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB. Pricing and availability have not been announced,
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Activities Implemented Jointly Under the Pilot Phase
A. Description of project
1) Title of project: Combined fuel conversion and distribution renovation project
in Kuressaare, Estonia
2) Participants/actors:
(* From 1 January, 1998, the new Swedish National Energy Administration has taken over the responsibility for the Programme for an Environmentally Adapted Energy System in the Baltic region and Eastern Europe (EAES Programme) from NUTEK (Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development).
a) Organisation includes: institutions, ministries, companies, non-governmental organisations, etc. involved in the activity, i.e. research institutes associated with the project, auditors, government agency closely following the activity.
3) Activity:
The life time criteria has been arranged in different groups depending on type of implemented activities. This classification assumes a level of operation and maintenance which is normal
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a) For example, using Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) classification: energy efficiency; renewable energy; fuel switching; forest preservation, restoration or reforestation; afforestation; fugitive gas capture; industrial processes; solvents; agriculture; waste disposal or bunker fuels.
b) Circle the appropriate option.
c) Methodological work will be required to define lifetime of activities.
Lifetime of activity
Heat production plants (bio fuel)
Heat distribution systems and sub-stations
Energy efficiency in buildings
* if a combination of measures is done a reasonable lifetime for the project have to be calculated.
4) Cost (to the extent possible):
To the investment costs are referred the cost of the investment proper and the accumulated interest during the grace period, generally 2 years.
The AIJ/JI cost items are the costs for:
Investment/instalment = the borrower's possible own financing of the investment, followed by the borrower's repayment of the loan.
All costs in USD
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a) Please ensure that detailed contact information for all organisations mentioned is reported under
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B. Governmental acceptance, approval or endorsement
Bearing in mind that all activities implemented jointly under this pilot phase require prior acceptance, approval or endorsement by the Governments of the Parties participating in these activities, which shall be shown as follows:
(a) In the case of joint reporting, the report is submitted by the designated national authority of one participating Part with the concurrence of all other participating Parties as evidenced by attached letters issued by the relevant national authorities;
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D. Benefits derived from the activities implemented jointly project
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1) Estimated emissions without the activity (project baseline):
Description of the baseline or reference scenario, including methodologies applied:
Present data reflect emission reductions using status quo (emissions in the period before the conversion to renewable fuel) for the baseline case. Calculations, according to the top-down method, for emissions from different types of projects in the baseline case are being made. The changed calculation method will result in a change in emission reduction.
The new data will be introduced as soon as available.
2) Estimated emissions with the activity:
Description of the scenario, including methodologies applied:
Emission reductions are calculated using the IPCC Guidelines, using the Carbon Emission Factor (CEF) for different types of fuel, using actual system efficiency. For boiler conversion, the decrease in emissions is calculated in relation to the amount of fossil fuel replaced (status quo).
For an energy efficiency project the decrease in emissions reflects the amount of fuel that is saved through the project. In the case that the system uses renewable fuels, the reduction is calculated comparing the amount of fossil fuels that was used before the conversion to renewable fuels.
Below comparison is based upon that the base-line scenario represents a status quo solution.
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Summary table: Actual emission reductions :
a) Includes indirect GHG leakages.
F. Additionality to financial obligations of Parties included in Annex II to the Convention within the framework of the financial mechanism as well as to current official development assistance flows
Please indicate all sources of project funding.
G. Contribution to capacity building, transfer of environmentally sound technologies and know-how to other Parties, particularly developing country Parties, to enable them to implement the provisions of the Convention. In this process, the developed country Parties shall support the development and enhancement of endogenous capacities and technologies of developing country Parties
Endogenous capacity supported or enhanced:
1) Please ensure that detailed contact information for all organisations listed is reported under section A.2 above .
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An Estonian company has got more experience in planning, erection and start up of bigger industrial projects.
The manager of the company has got high experience in managing bigger industrial projects.
Good training and experience of the staff is necessary to operate biofuel boiler at full capacity.
Several local companies have participated in the project
Execution of the follow up and monitoring activities to get feedback to the programme and for evaluation of the results of the different measures.
Consulting support from both Swedish and Estonian side, also after commissioning.
4) Impacts encountered:
There were big problems to support the establishment of a wood fuel company.
Local wood fuel market is not yet developed. There have been short brakes in supplying wood fuel.
Lack of a strong national focal point to support and promote biomass energy activities.
About 60 % of the project costs are spent local.
Improving the positive image of the Kuressaare town (attractive area for tourists) as "green town" promoting environmentally friendly measures and practices and thereby increasing its value for tourism .
No subsidies to renewables, taxation policy is not in support of biofuel use.


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When Apple unveiled the MacBook Air most every technophile stifled a lustful moan. However, the paltry specifications included in the Air leave something to be desired -- even to the most ardent of Steve Jobs protégés.
PC manufacturers expect to fill the gap. InformationWeek reports that two PC makers will release similarly size Windows systems using the miniaturized Core 2 Duo processor found in the svelte MacBook Air.
The low-voltage Core 2 Duo processor found in the MacBook Air is not present in any other computer to date. Some would claim Intel designed the processor specifically for Apple, though Intel roadmaps designate the ultra-low voltage processor as "publicly available" to any system integrator.
The low-voltage Core 2 Duo played a big part in the ability for Apple to make the Air so thin. The processor is built on the older Intel Merom processor family, though the "mini" version is 60% smaller that other Merom processors.


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ContributorsRosalind Elemy Rosalind Elemy, MA, RD, is a Registered Dietitian at Eisenhower Medical Center. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from Michigan State University and her Master's Degree in Nutritional Science from Wayne State University. In addition to being a member of the American Dietetic Association, Elemy is also a member of the Oncology Nutrition Practice Group. assets/news/story/cfhlimages/200607/cont1.jpg Luella Grangaard Luella Grangaard, MS, OTR, CHT, is Manager of Occupational Therapy at Eisenhower Medical Center. She received her Bachelor's Degree in psychology from Colorado State University and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from University of Puget Sound. Grangaard is a Certified Hand Therapist. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Loma Linda University, and President of the California Board of Occupational Therapy. assets/news/story/cfhlimages/200607/cont3.jpg Barbara L. Hemingway Barbara Hemingway is the Director of Development at Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Geneva College, and Master of Arts in Non-Profit Organizational Development and Management from St. Mary's University. Hemingway is a member of the Association for Fundraising Professionals and the International Society for Third-Sector Research. Barbra Sassower Barbra Sassower, MPH, RD, CDE, is a Clinical Dietitian at Eisenhower Medical Center. She received her Master of Public Health in Nutrition from Loma Linda University School of Public Health. A Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Educator, Sassower is also a member of the American Dietetic Association, the California Dietetic Association, and the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
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text: High and deep: depends what you mean with DIY tennis coaching -Technical? -Physical, movement? -Tactical, shot selection, strategy? -Mental toughness, control under pressure, concentration, winning attitudes - - - - - - - As to the question of parents coaching kids successfully I think we can take out Sharapova (as her dad brought her at 7 or something to Bollettieri and a bit later Robert Landsdorp), but put in C Wozniackis dad, an ex football player who trained her up to 10 or something . Also Tomic dad I think was an amateur coach.


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El Camino Hospital Board of Directors
Attn: John L. Zoglin, Chairman
El Camino Hospital
2500 Grant Road
Mountain View, CA 94040
Dear Chairman Zoglin and Fellow Board Members:
We are writing on behalf of our coworkers, the SEIU-UHW members of El Camino Hospital, to express our deepest concerns over the detour contract negotiations have taken during the last three months.
El Camino is a premier hospital in the Silicon Valley in part because of the 1,200 workers represented by SEIU-UHW who work to ensure excellent care for patients and good jobs in our community. Workers, including respiratory therapists, nursing
assistants, dietary, housekeeping and lab scientists have devoted many years of their service to this hospital.
Members of SEIU-UHW are committed to not only providing the best care and service to the community, but also working collaboratively with hospital management here and with other independent hospitals and major chains in California. El Camino is no exception. Our bargaining team of frontline caregivers comes to the table with the
philosophy that working together works – it ensures happy, healthy employees who focus on patient care and quality services. That has always been our credo at El Camino.
However, the message employees are hearing from management is that their commitment and service is not valued. The dramatic proposals we received from you include severe wage and benefit cuts, and punitive measures that will fundamentally change the relationship between staff and management. For example, for some certified nursing assistants the combined wage cuts and HMO premium cost increases would represent a loss of at least 10 hours of work a month for many employees. That means 10 hours of pay each month will either disappear or get rerouted to healthcare costs.
For pregnant women, the proposal on PTO drastically cuts the amount of time they can spend with their newborns, or care for them after returning to work. In Valerie Rondone's case it would have been six fewer weeks with her infant daughter and no time accumulated in case something came up after maternity leave. Is that the
message we want to send to families?
At the table we are asked for "parity", or equal cuts to benefits for SEIU-UHW represented employees and management staff. But we don't make what managers make. For us, this will mean making choices between buying food or having healthcare for ourselves and our families.
This does not demonstrate value of our
skilled professions. This is not the roadmap to a successful hospital. These proposals would send El Camino Hospital backward and establish the lowest standard for healthcare workers here, across Northern California and among premier hospitals. At the very least, the cuts will lead to recruitment and retention problems down the line and taking away good jobs from our community.
Your proposals as a one-size-fits-all approach will have an adverse and long-term effect on our hospital and the community we serve. Retaining high quality staff is key to continued success; not recognizing that fact will undermine our work to serve this
We are asking the Board to guide hospital management back to the bargaining table with proposals that support and value workers' skilled professions, and help us ensure El Camino continues as a premier healthcare provider.
Our community and our patients rely on the quality care we provide at El Camino Hospital. Help us keep El Camino strong.
SEIU-UHW El Camino Bargaining Team
Diane Block
Clinical Lab Scientist in the Lab
Cesar Cacho
Nutrition Services at Los Gatos
David Clymer
Surgical Tech II, OR in Los Gatos
Evelia C. Cruz
Admin Support in Mother/Baby
Kevin Fitzpatrick
1st Cook in Nutrition Services
Willie Gilder
CNA (3B) Telemetry
Kary Lynch
Licensed Psychiatric Tech in Behavioral
Evelyn Middleton
Renal Dietician at Evergreen Dialysis
Theresa Orrock
Environmental Services in Los Gatos


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1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Laid Low
So Shane opted to use hydraulics, but he was not too happy with the buckboard ride. He yanked out the hydros and took it to Greg Taylor of T-N-T Specialties in Waynesboro, Virginia, to have the body dropped 2½ inches and the suspension completely redone. Up front Greg installed Firestone bags and Superior 2-inch drop spindles. Out back he step-notched the frame and fabricated a custom four-link setup complete with Firestone bags and Toxic Shocks.
To complement the low attitude, Shane installed a set of 17x8 Neepers Alien-series rims skinned with 205/40R17 Sumitomo HTR ZII. After competing in the under construction classes in primer for a while he decided it was time to go full tilt. So off went the body and cab so the frame could receive a full paint treatment and the motor a full dressing of chrome, paint, polished aluminum, and powdercoating. Then Shane and his friend John Pritchard plopped the Maxs skin back on and started the bodywork. Shane and John installed a Sir Michaels roll pan, filled the bed seams, and shaved the gas door, door handles, tailgate, and antenna. For that little extra custom touch, an Eclipse hood bubble was grafted into place. The bumper was treated with custom turn signals, foglamps, a frenched plate, and smoothing.
With the bodywork done, it was time to give the truck some color. Shane let John squirt the Copper Orange Amigo paint onto his Max. Right after the paint was dry Shane enlisted the talents of Barry Short from Shortys in Vinton, Virginia, to apply the 14-color graphics. The cockpit was the last part for Shane so he took the Max to Swinks Upholstery in Dublin, Virginia, where they swapped out the stock seat for a set of 93 Prelude buckets and then covered the whole thing in gray and purple tweed. From shows to club meetings Shane loves to drive his Max and we dont blame him.
Engine: 2.4L
Transmission: Five-speed manual
Rearend: Stock
Suspension: 2-inch-dropped spindles, Ground Control shocks, Firestone bags, and a 6-inch drop in the front. Custom four-link, Toxic Shocks, Firestone bags, and an 8-inch drop in the rear
Wheels: 17x8 Alien Neepers
Tires: 205/40R17 Sumitomo HRT ZII
Paint: 99 Isuzu Amigo Copper Orange Metallic
Graphics: 14 colors of fun
ther: 2 ½-inch body drop, 150-watt system with nine speakers, 93 Honda Prelude bucket seats


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Discussion in 'Odds & Ends' started by soyizgood, Oct 8, 2012.
Going back to my old favorite snack duel threads.
Cheez-Its for me, though I think you should have included Better Cheddars in this poll to make it a three way battle
Finally something I can address with authority and passion. The answer is unquestionably Cheezits. It was one of my college staples when I couldn't get a real meal (which meant slice of pizza, falafel or burrito). Always had a giant box of them. They are also excellent in place of breadcrumbs on macaroni and cheese. Cheese nips are not nearly cheesy enough...very disappointing and not worth the bother.
Just had some cheez-it Colby....
I have fans who bring me real French cheese as gifts when I am in the mood to accept visitors.
I just bought a box of Cheez-Its yesterday. It's looking at me right now. I don't like their White Cheddar, so good ole original for me.
I don't know who buys Cheese Nips. The last time I bought that I was really disappointed. I'd rather eat Pepperidge Farms' Goldfish over that anyday.
I actually prefer the Reduced Fat Cheese Nips to either "regular" brand.
Goldfish Cheddar gets my vote! Tasty treats without greasy fingers to wipe afterwards.
^^ yes, Goldfish Cheddar, hollow but delightful.
Pepper Jack Cheez-Its FTW!
Flavour Blasted Foshizzle
Spicy Cheez-its are the bomb...
Soyizgood are you still eating a fair bit of soy?
Tabasco Cheez-Its
beat you to it, LOL
G.O.A.T.'s cheese on a cracker.
Both are good and I like them equally well. But for some reason, Cheez-Its are more expensive than Cheese Nips. Thus, Cheese Nips are the better value for essentially the same thing.
Really? I think they taste very different, that is, one tastes good (not great) and the other tastes terrible. I forget which is which but based on the voting here I think the ones that come in White Cheddar (Cheez- Its) tastes better.
I thought about adding Goldfish initially. Maybe I'll throw one in for it later. I might just buy a box of cheez-it, cheese nips and goldfish to see which one my co-workers prefer.
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As Jase Peeples writes: "Long before out animated couples like American Dad's Greg and Terry were a part of pop culture, gays had to find representation on television through innuendo and subtext. Thankfully the animated shows of yesterday had no shortage of men whose relationships suggested there was a lot more going on off camera—and between the sheets."
Now we're sad to see that none of the Venture Bros. characters made the list (guess there's no true "couple" just a bunch of hot dudes?), but the following are some of our favorites that they selected.
For the full list, visit Gay.net.
And if this gets you curious, remember to check out our list of the Gayest Cartoon Characters of All Time.
R2D2 AND C3PO from DROIDS
From the golden age of the Republic to the dark days of the Galactic Empire and back again, these cybernetic sweethearts have been through it all and are still going strong. Of course we have a soft spot for R2D2 and C3PO because droids in the Star Wars universe endure many of the same discriminations as LGBT people. ("We don't serve their kind here!") However, despite the fact this dramatic droid duo still struggles to have their relationship recognized under Republic law, they're love for one another has inspired us since we first laid eyes on them a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
THUNDARR AND OOKLA THE MOK from THUNDARR THE BARBARIAN
Thundarr and Ookla were trailblazing the (futuristic) gay cowboy life long beforeBrokeback Mountain hit theatres. These two muscle bears were living happily ever after until they were enslaved by the wizard Sabian. Thankfully, Princess Ariel, the young lady who would become their fruit fly (the more PC version of a fag hag), helped them escape and they've been tearing it up in a world full of people who look like the inhabitants of a circuit club at 5:59 AM ever since.
BATMAN & ROBIN from THE NEW ADVENTURES OF BATMAN
The Dynamic Duo's questionable relationship is legendary among scholars of subtext. From training in tight little shorts and tank tops in the Batcave to sliding down the batpole in perfect unison, these costumed crime fighters are a little too cozy to simply be buddies. (For more on the inner workings of Caped Crusaders' relationship, be sure to check out our collection of original comic book panels.EXPOSED: The (Not So) Secret Gay Life of Batman and Robin.)
BOW AND KOWL from SHE-RA: PRINCESS OF POWER
We're not saying Bow and Kowl were boyfriends exactly, but you don't need the knowledge of Grayskull to see these two queens were obviously gay besties. They'd often throw shade and read each other in the vein of Paris is Burning ("Because reading is fundamental.") but they obviously had a connection that ran deeper than those of the other bros in the Great Rebellion. Also, they fall all over themselves when Prince Adam first comes to Etheria and Bow wastes no time giving the beefy blonde a ride on his stallion. We're betting Kowl couldn't wait to have a kiki with his BFF the morning after the archer brought the Prince of Eternia back to the to the rebel camp for the night.
For more on the queer side of Etheria, read The 10 Gayest things about She-Ra.
SPONGEBOB & PATRICK STAR from SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
SpongeBob and Patrick would have us believe they're simply a couple of bros who hang under the sea, but there's definitely something fishy about this duo's underwater escapades. They dance and sing like a couple of theatre queens and never fail to hold one another tight when danger is on the horizon. Plus, they both starred in the SpongeBob SquarePants TV movie Truth or Square—an obvious nod to the classic Madonna flick. Who knew SpongeBob was such a fan of the Material Girl?
SKELETOR & HORDAK from SHE-RA: PRINCESS OF POWER
Talk about a bad romance! The villainous duo Skeletor and Hordak were obviously past lovers. They once lived together in Snake Mountain (yes, even the name of their humble abode was dripping with subtext) until Hordak ran off to another planet with the baby (Princess Adora) they planned to steal and raise together. Since Hordak was a military man, we're guessing the Horde Army had a "don't ask, don't tell" policy in place and the shape-shifting future nemesis of She-Ra didn't want to give up his career for his bone-faced boyfriend with abs of steal – which totally explains Skeletor's "Hell hath no fury…" type attitude each time he runs into his old flame.(For more on the queer side of Etheria, read The 10 Gayest things about She-Ra.)
ERIC RAYMOND AND TECHRAT from JEM
With his perfectly manicured nails, slim build, and affinity for fashion, there isn't anyone who wouldn't pick Eric Raymond off the homo tree in a second and though we don't think the scheming manager of the Misfits was really the relationship type, we're betting he and his "special friend" Techrat were spending more than a few nights together. Eric used any excuse he could to have Techrat around and while the gifted guy of gizmos hated to have people near him, he never seemed to mind sharing his personal space with Eric.
We're confident Beavis and Butt-Head would've come out of the closet by now, that is, if they were smart enough to figure out they were in there in the first place. Inseparable, both halves of this dimwitted duo are obsessed with penis ("Huh, huh, he said wood") and laugh uncontrollably around attractive women. Whether they're dining together ("Nachos rule!") or cuddling on the couch while they take in some TV, it's clear next to one another is the only place these teens want to be.


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And so austerity begins across the United States. On March 1, a few hours from now, the federal government will officially sequester funds that have already been appropriated, $85 billion.
The way this will work: Sometime on March 1 – as late as 11:59 pm – the Office of Management and Budget will issue a sequestration order. The order will cite specific reductions in each budget account, money that must be stripped from this year's budget that ends in September.
This is an old OMB number (and will change on Friday) but it gives an idea of what is at stake. Last September the OMB projected that account number, 018-10-0101, Indian student education, funded at $131 million, will need to drop $11 million. At the Indian Health Service that amount totals some $356 million. Another $325 million goes away for Indian housing (and possibly more because there is unspent funding already in the pipeline). And across Indian country, across the federal budget lines, a similar story. A sequester reduction between now and September that is significant.
And stupid.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said this budget cutting enterprise will undermine deficit reduction. He said on Capitol Hill on Tuesday that current budget policies "will slow the pace of GDP growth by about 1-1/2 percentage points this year, relative to what it would have been otherwise. A significant portion of this effect is related to the automatic spending sequestration that is scheduled to begin on March 1, which, according to the CBO's estimates, will contribute about 0.6 percentage point to the fiscal drag on economic growth this year. Given the still-moderate underlying pace of economic growth, this additional near-term burden on the recovery is significant. Moreover, besides having adverse effects on jobs and incomes, a slower recovery would lead to less actual deficit reduction in the short run for any given set of fiscal actions."
Bernanke's sensible solution is to replace "the sharp, front-loaded spending cuts" with a more gradual approach to spending reduction.
The problem, saying again, and again, is a long-term one. Not an immediate crisis. As Bernanke pointed out: "Significant progress has been made recently toward reducing the federal budget deficit over the next few years."
Today there will be floor action in the Senate. Democrats will present their plan and Republicans, after much internal wrangling, will present an alternative. All of this is for show. Neither side has the votes to do anything.
The same for President Barack Obama. There's a lot of gnashing, folks urging him to bring everyone together and fix this problem. But that cannot happen unless one side is willing to capitulate. And we're no where near that point. The impact of the sequester will have to be seen and felt by ordinary Americans (most who are not even paying attention to this ugly process) before there will be any movement.
I have written before that this will be a little bit like flipping a fuse box in a house. Small town airports will go dark; then smaller payroll (and retail spending) after federal employee furloughs; or, reduced enrollment in popular programs such as Head Start. One by one the impacts – the essential pain in the mind of some – will show up in congressional districts across the country.
The policy prescription in place is to shrink the economy. And that makes no sense because growth is the only way out.
As Bernanke put it: "… fiscal policymakers should not lose sight of the need for federal tax and spending policies that increase incentives to work and save, encourage investments in workforce skills, advance private capital formation, promote research and development, and provide necessary and productive public infrastructure. Although economic growth alone cannot eliminate federal budget imbalances, in either the short or longer term, a more rapidly expanding economic pie will ease the difficult choices we face."
Or make those problems worse. Starting Friday.
Mark Trahant is a writer, speaker and Twitter poet. He lives in Fort Hall, Idaho, and is a member of The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Join the discussion about austerity. A new Facebook page has been set up at: www.facebook.com/IndianCountryAusterity.


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Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are found in some foods and drinks, such as liver, anchovies, mackerel, dried beans and peas and beer.
Most uric acid dissolves in blood and travels to the kidneys, where it passes out in urine. If your body produces too much uric acid or doesn't remove enough if it, you can get sick. High levels of uric acid in the body is called hyperuricemia.
This test checks to see how much uric acid you have in your blood.
See also: Uric acid - urine
A blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see: Venipuncture
You should not eat or drink anything for 4 hours before the test unless told otherwise. Your doctor may also tell you to stop taking any drugs that may affect the test results. Never stop taking any medicine without talking to your doctor.
Drugs that can increase the level of uric acid in your body include:
Drugs that can decrease the level of uric acid in your body include:
This test is done to see if you have high levels of uric acid in your blood. High levels of uric acid can cause gout or kidney disease.
Your doctor may also order this test if you have had or are about to have certain types of chemotherapy. Rapid weight loss, which may occur with such treatments, can increase the amount of uric acid in your blood.
Normal values range between 3.5 and 7.2 mg/dL.
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
The examples above show the common measurements for results for these tests. Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.
Greater-than-normal levels of uric acid (hyperuricemia) may be due to:
Lower-than-normal levels of uric acid may be due to:
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
Curhan GC, Mitch WE. Diet and kidney disease. In: Brenner BM, eds. Brenner and Rector's The Kidney. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 53.
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Prominent Egyptian superstar Amro Diab revealed that he composed 8 out of the 12 songs in his latest album "Banadeek Ta'ala" (I'm calling you come), which he intends on releasing on September 28. The album, which advertisements for have been posted on the social networks Facebook and Twitter, is considered to be the singer's first album after the Egyptian January 25 Revolution.
The album had been postponed several times; the latest postponement was during the recent Muslim holiday Eid Al Fitr, right after the holy month of Ramadan.
According to the internet website MBC.net, the official page of Amro on Facebook witnessed over 12 thousand comments just hours after posters of the album were posted.
In the album, Amro cooperated with a number of prominent poets like Tamer Hussein, Ayman Bahjat Qamar, Baha Al Din Mohammad, Ameer Tu'aymah and Majdi Al Najjar.
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HEREDIA, COSTA RICA – Prior to the LA Galaxy's training session in Heredia, LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena caught up with traveling reporters to discuss the match.
Arena's complete conversation with reporters is below..
(On his thoughts on Herediano…)
ARENA: When you see teams from other countries, it's hard to actually compare them. It's not like comparing apples to apples, like where we have a better understanding in MLS in making a comparison. It's a unique to what we are accustom to, in MLS, but certainly, that latin flavor. They have a bunch of good players on the ball, quick, but we'll see what they look like next to us and vice versa."
(On Marcelo Sarvas' comment that the game will come down to how the Galaxy manage facing a Costa Rican style of play…)
ARENA: "I think that you can have the same argument in Mexico. Small countries have a style. It's a little different. Is Costa Rica as big as California? Probably not. When you say that, look at Holland and England, ountries that are small and have one climate and one time zone, it's a lot easier to have a style of play. That's certainly what Costa Rica has. I'd say that it's similar to Mexican soccer. They have a way of playing and it's their style which is very unique to our country where we have all other kinds of issues that prevent that from happening."
(On Herediano's current level of play after their coaching change…)
ARENA: "Results indicate that they're an improved team because of that."
(On whether he relishes managing in tough environments…)
ARENA: "I don't know if relish is the right word, but this is something that we think is part of the job and this is something that we think is important for our club. We're developing as a club and we think that we should be able to compete successfully in international competitions. That's what this is and it's a challenge for our entire organization. How we get here, how we play, all that stuff is important. It's an organizational challenge not only players and coaches. Then we return next week [to The Home Depot Center] and try to create an atmosphere for our team to be successful ."
(On whether getting knocked out at the quarterfinal stage in the 2011-2012 edition of the tournament motivates the club…)
ARENA: "I don't think last year matters at this point because actually after that we entered into a new competition, which allowed us to be here. So that's all forgotten. We did a good job as a team to get through the new competition and be here today and certainly we realize that it is challenging and important."
(On any specific challenges with Herediano…)
ARENA: "It's going to be a very competitive match. It's going to be a fairly challenging environment with the fans, the surface and the officiating. We have to be ready mentally ready for that. If we can put all those distractions to the side and be able to focus and play for 90 minutes, we have a chance to win the game. Experience allows you to do that and we have enough players that have participated in these competitions where we think that we can be successful."
(On whether he will use the first choice team or the second team…)
ARENA: "Again, circumstances are different. Right now we don't have a game this weekend. We can play whomever we want and we don't have to be concerned about that. For this game, we're certainly going to put a team on the field that can win these games. No question about it, with what we think is our first team."


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Rays Even the Series Against Phillies
From Batting Practice on last night the Tampa Bay Rays looked loose and in control compared to the stiff and "deer in the headlights" stares from Weds. night. As the Rays get some playoff vibes they will no longer have those gitters and butterflies. It was just a case of International stage fright last night. They came out on fire and ready to rock the house on Thursday night.
From the offset, the Rays were joking around and just more "rays-like" last night. Gone was the pressure to put a 2-spot up on the Phillies and make them play like a champion up in their park this weekend. Also gone was the aspect that the Rays did not belong here, that luck and a great pitching staff got them here, not offensive talent.
Funny that Fox put a mic on Jonny Gomes last night. Of all the people to mic up on the bench, Jonny can give you the best sound bytes, but you have to keep a censor near you too. The conversation between him and Andy Sonnanstine was fantastic. I do not know what it is about the bandwagon comments by the Philly fans, but alot of us have been here for a long time, and we are not going anywhere.
I get so upset when the Philly media calls the are a "bandwagon community." There is that cottage element in every town. Some poeple just do not want to believe until it is thrust into their faces 24/7, then they jump on a bandwagon with gusto. But to say that ALL Rays fans are bandwagoneers is just plain stupid and lacks a certain amount of braincells.
Prove I have not been a long time fan if you are so inclined, and I will pull out the tickets tubs and stadium giveaways to prove you are full of it all. Prove I am only going to the game becuase we are in the Playoffs and I will show you pictures from Rays finctions and events you do not even know about. Prove I was not here in 1998, and I will hit you in the head with my purple seat cushion given out at the first game ever for the Rays.
Los Lonely Boys
Now that was a National Anthem. It was clean, concise and had a great amount of harmony without needing a timeout to just catch up with the octave changes. I really enjoyed their performance alot. Just goes to show you that a band that has a more country-based roots can wing it with the best of them.
But, I do have to take exception to an article I saw in a local fishwrap. MLB must be crazy to not give the Rays the top choices in the anthem singers. I saw that the Phillies will have Taylor Swift singing on Sat. night. Guess we are not worthy yet of a breakthrough country artist in the dirty south. Guess we would not understand her country twang and great vocals.
Guess it is back to the pumpkin patch for all of us. And the Sunday anthem singer might just be the best of all of them. I loove hearing Patti LaBelle sing period. That is my music era, and I relish it. I am really anxoius to hear that woman belt out a tune on her pipes. It might be the best one I have heard since that Whitney Houston performance at the Tampa Super Bowl a million years ago.
Evan Longoria
Fist off Evan, congrats on the nod by The Sporting News for top AL rookie this year in the MLB. There is no one else in the American League right now that can touch you defensively or offensively. It is a great honor and one you truly deserve this year.
With that out of the way, let's get doen to business here. What is going on with you at the plate dude. In the ALDS and ALCS you started out slow and by now got your groove on, but so far you are in a tire rut of a major hole. In the World Series, you are currently hitting goose eggs for 8, with 4 strikeouts.
Granted if anyone on this team deserves some slack, it is you. But I do not consider you a rookie. You do not act or play like one, and to not throw that label on you is a treu hnor in itself. But, dude this team needs that clean-up guy to poke a few balls into the holes and provide some protection for Pena and Crawford in the batting order.
So far the only people scared of you is the couple in the front row of Section 110, who have seen a ball flash before their eyes in the past couple of series from either your glove or Jason Bartletts'. The ball down the line last night was not within your reach, and that error charged to you was for force of the ball, not your effort. We all know you are the second coming of Brook Robinson at third, but why do you have to be hitting like Vinny Castilla right now on the biggest stage of your life.
Upton and Pena Wake up from Slumber
Last night the 2-3-4 hitters for the Rays went 2-11, but the two were hits by B J Upton. That does not tell all of the story here. The trio also scored 3 RBI's in the game, even though there was no hits by Pena and Longoria. The Rays scored 2 runs on ground outs in the 1st inning. During the regular season, the Rays only drove in about 53.2 percent of the men from third base with less than 2-outs, which was the 6th worst percentage in the majors.
But last night, the Rays put the Phillies down early as Akinora Iwamura walked to lead off the game, and Upton hit a beauty into rightfirld that was mishandled by Jason Werth. With the ball bouncing on the ground towards Werth, he took his eye off the ball long enough to make a bad adjustment and the ball hit the outside of the glove and bounced away from him. That left men on the corner with no outs for the Rays.
Pena then hit a strong grounder to Jimmy Rollins at short and he had to make the play at first base. With that smash, Iwamura easily scored from third and Upton moved over to thrid base on the play. Evan Longoria then hit another screamer to Rollins, who had to duplicate his throw again to first and Upton came in to score to put the Rays up 2-0.
Rays Keep Pressure on Phillies
The Rays came out again in the 2nd inning and kept pressure on the Phillies on the bases. Dioner Navarro hit the first of his two hits to right in the inning and Rocco Baldelli walked on a controversial call.
With the count, 3-2, Rocco was apparently rung up by Home Plate Umpire Kerwin Danley, but in an appeal to first, First Base Umpire Feildin Culbreth signaled that Baldelli checked his swing and a ball was called on the play. Replays showed that the Rays might have gotten a gift from that call as Baldelli's wrist did break, and the play should have been a strikeout.
Bartlett then came up and hit a smash down to Pedro Feliz at thris that he could not get a handle on, and Bartlett reached on an infield single. This loaded the bases for the Rays with the top of the order coming up for the Rays. Aki quickly popped up to Rollins before Upton hit a ball to right. With Werth having trouble before on a grounder to right, Third Base Coach Tom Foley sent Navarro to the plate.
After he scored Foley also sent Baldelli to the plate and Rocco came in comepletely sideways into Phillies' catcher, Carlos Ruiz, but could not dislodge the ball. It was a funny play to actually watch, becuase Baldelli did evrything he could to make Ruis drop the ball, but a overhead camera shot showed if he stuck his hand out beofre hitting Ruiz, he was safe at the corner of the plate. But that is hindsight.
In the 4th inning, Cliff Floyd led off with a single to center for the Rays. Navarro then came up and hit a ball up the middle to put 2 men on base for the Rays. Baldelli then came up and hit a ball off the end of the bat to Feliz, who threw to seocnd base to get Navarro. Utley tried to get Baldelli at first, but could not get his throw off in time to snag the speedy outfielder.
So with guys at the corners and 1-out, Bartlett came up and attempted a suicide squezze on the first pitch, but bunted it foul. Floyd was breaking for home on the play and might have taken the ball into his body if not for the foul. Bartlett then attempted to bunt on the next pitch and put down a perfect safety squeeze bunt in front of Phillie starter, Brett Myers. Myers only play was to first and Floyd easily scored to put the Rays up 4-0.
Phillie Errors
Phillie made two key errors in the game, but only one cost them any runs. The error in the first inning by Werth in right is the only play in the game to cost the Phillies. On that play, his slow movement to the ball coupled with not watching the ball into his glove cost the team a early run.
In the 5th inning, Pena walked and was leading off first while Longoria was at the plate. On the 2nd pitch to Longoria, Ruiz fired a throw down to first hoping to catch Pena leaning, but instead the ball hit Howards in the glove and bounced over Pena into rightfield. Pena advanced to second on the play, but was stranded on base by 2 quick outs by the Rays.
James "Big Game" Shields
Considering this was a huge game for the Rays, what other pitcher did you want to hit the rubber than James Shields. He went out there and had problems in every innig, but remained cool and trusted his defense and came out with a win on the night. Shields went 5.2 innings and gave up 7-hits, but shut out the Phillies during his start.
But his night was not without drama. In the 2nd inning he gave up a double to Ryan Howard that 1-hopped to the wall in centerfield to lead off the inning. He then walked Pat Burrell and threw a Wild Pitch to put both men in scoring position before settling down and getting 3 quick outs to strand the 2 Phillie runners on base.
In the 3rd, he again gave up a double to Ruiz down the leftfield line that bounced around in the corner on Crawford before setting down the next 3 Phillie batters in order. In the 4th, he gave up another lead-off single to Howard and gave Shane Victorino a infield single to second on a ball that hit the turf seam and bounced up on Iwamura. He again got it under control and set the next 2 Phillies down to strand both men on base.
In the 5th inning he got some help from Baldelli in getting out of the inning. With 1-out in the inning, Utley sent a shallow fly to right that Baldelli tracked down and caught in time. Werth had wandered too far off first base and was doubled up on a throw by Baldelli to Pena to end the inning.
In the 6th, Shields got two quick outs then issued a single to Victorino to right. Greg Dobbs then came up and hit a 1-hopper to center that Upton could not catch in time and the Phillies had 2 men on with 2 outs. That was it for Shields and Rays Manager Joe Maddon went to the Bullpen.
The Price is Right in the Bullpen
Dan Wheeler then came in for the Rays and got Feliz to ground to Longoria, who threw to Iwamura for the force out and end the 6th inning. Wheeler came back out in the 7th inning and gave up a walk to Ruiz to lad-off the inning. He then got Rollins and Werth to strikeout to post two quick outs in the inning.
Maddon then came on and brought on David Price, the rookie to face Utley and Howard. Price gave up a walk to Utley befoe strking out Howard on 5 pitches to end the 7th inning. In the 8th, Price came back out and got 2 quick outs before Eric Bruntlett came on to pich hit for Burrell.
Bruntlett homered to left on the first pitch from Price to break the shutout for the Rays. Price rebounded by getting Feliz to hit a grounder to short to end the inning with the Rays up 4-1. In the 9th inning, Ruiz lead off with a double down the left field line. Price then got Rollins to pop out to shallow center to Bartlett.
Longoria then had a ball ride up his glove and bounce away from him for his 1st error of the World Series. Ruiz scored on the play by Werth and pulled the Phillies to within 2 runs, 4-2. Utley then struck out and Howard hit a ball to Iwamura backing up behind first to end the game for the Rays.
Remember Pitchers', Chicks Dig the Long Ball
The Rays pitchers got their first real chance to step into the cages today during Batting Practice. With the games heading to the National League park, the Rays' pitchers will have to bat in their games. Matt Garza and Andy Sonnanstine were seen taking their licks in the cages today.
Scott Kazmir also got into the action by hitting a few long and deep for the Rays during BP. All three batters/pitchers have a good stroke, and it will all get at least 2 at bats per outing up in Philly. The Rays pitchers' have not had to bat since the Florida Marlins series in July of 2008. In the Interleague series this year, Andy Sonnanstine was the big pitcher's stud hitting .400, or 2-5, with 2 walks in the series. Matt Garza and Scott Kazmir went hitless going 0-4 and 0-2 respectfully.


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I tried many ways to parallelize the "while loop" dependent data algorithm but it seem no solution. The algorithm data flow is look like this:
while ( u <= u_end)
task_1 ( u, x, y, z );
task_2 ( x, y, z, a, b, c );
task_3 ( a, b, c, u_next );
task_4 ( u_next, d, e, f );
task_5 ( d, e, f, j, k, l);
task_1, task_2 and task_3 are running first using 1st processor using the first value of u. When it arrive at task_4 which is the next calculation of the value u, task_4 and task_5 are running by 1st processor while at the same time algorithm is going back to task_1, task_2 and task_3 which are running by using 2nd processor.
Hope anyone can help me with this matter. Thank you


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Many don't think much about the faces of people we know and love. Our brain rapidly identifies people as known or unknown to us without much conscious effort. Exactly how the human brain is able to recognize faces is the subject of much debate.
There is much more reason to determine exactly how the brain can identify faces than simply satisfying a medical curiosity or settling a scholarly debate. Governmental agencies are keen to develop software that can more swiftly and accurately locate wanted individuals and terrorists by picking them from a crowded airport for example by facial features alone.
The key to gaining the understanding we need to build better facial recognition technology could be to determine how the human brain is able to identify faces. Facial recognition is described by Boston.com as one of the hottest realms in psychology and neural science.
Professor of vision and computational neuroscience at MIT Pawan Sinha told Boston.com, "It's very controversial: How do we see a face?" Sinha says one of the hottest topics of debate "is whether we learn to recognize faces or whether we come prewired with dedicated brainware for recognizing faces. The disagreement is deep - and rather sharp."
There are two camps with one taking the position that we learn to recognize faces and the other asserting that the brain comes pre-wired to recognize faces. Researchers in the field have performed experiments that have offered interesting insight into how people look at faces.
Michael J. Tarr of Brown University has found that the face of males has a more reddish tone and that female faces have more green. Why the color differences in the faces of men and women? Tarr says that it could be that women need slightly different skin coloration to be able to absorb ultraviolet light for synthesizing vitamin B needed during lactation and for bone development.
Tarr adds, "The coloration is subtle, but actual - not just a trick of the mind or matter of perception. Men are redder, on average; women greener. Color information is very robust."
Other researchers from the University of California in San Diego have performed experiments that suggest the nose is a sort of main navigational focus used to help recognize a face. The researchers found during testing that people focus first on the nose, then look to the left of it and then back to the center before deciding if they recognize a face. Yet more research suggests that the eyebrows may be as important as the eyes in facial recognition. Sinha says, "Put on glasses with thick lenses or strange frames, and people will still recognize you. But shaving eyebrows is acutely disruptive to recognition."
Researcher Nancy Kanwisher from MIT believes that the human brain has a sweet spot called the fusiform face area that has developed to recognize faces. She believes that the ability to recognize faces comes as easily as breathing for people.
Other scientists researching facial recognition disagree with Kanwisher. They believe that facial recognition is an acquired skill and that clues to breakthroughs in facial recognition can be found by studying conditions that hamper recognition.
These scientists are studying stroke victims and autistic individuals, both conditions are known to make it difficult for sufferers to recognize faces. If the researchers are able to identify how humans recognize faces, it could usher in a new era in facial recognition technology.


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I'm not sure if this has been discussed before, but I have been really curious lately as to whether wizards and witches believe in religion. Of course, Muggleborns may have a religion based on their parents' beliefs, however what about Pureblood families?
It's natural for humans to question things, so why wouldn't Purebloods question the creation of the Earth and our universe. I don't think that they would agree with a Muggle religion like Christianity, but this is a matter of opinion.
I would love to hear your thoughts.
~ Annalise x


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Fun connecting Squigz toys
The Squigz Starter Set is fun for the whole family! This building set comes with 24 pieces (8 different shapes) that stick to each other, to bathtubs, walls, windows, lockers, or just about anything else -- the creativity never stops. When you pull Squigz apart, you get a POP sound that is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face. For ages 3 years and up.Squigz Starter Set Includes: 24 piecesSquigz Starter Set Dimensions: 1.1 poundsAwards: Popular Mechanics Toy Award, Best in Play International Toyfair Parenting Magazine, ASTRA's Best Toys for Kids, Parents' Choice Approved Award, Major Fun Award Toys, Family, CreativeWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small Parts. Keep away from children younger than 3 years.