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Club Spotlight: North Penn RFC
Sat Jun 17, 2017, 9:00 am
Since 1988 the North Penn RFC has provided the opportunity for rugby players from the Hatfield, PA area to play on the pitch for the first time in their lives or for those looking to continue their rugby careers.
History of North Penn RFC
North Penn RFC started in 1988 as a way to provide youth with opportunity to scrum, ruck, and tackle on the rugby pitch for the first time. The first youth team in 1988 earned a sport in the USA National High School tournament that same year and ended up finishing 8th overall.
In 1991, North Penn RFC became a nonprofit corporation, which then began a large campaign of fundraising and recruiting. They took advantage of the surrounding high schools for recruitment and also became affiliated with the Hatfield American Legion, which gave the club access to a pitch for practice and matches as well as a permanent clubhouse.
The club also has taken initiatives to create unique opportunities to host foreign players. These players have traveled from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Spain, and the United Kingdom to teach North Penn members about the sport and open their minds to new strategies and techniques on the pitch.
North Penn RFC have also hosted various of clinics on their home pitch, such as EPRU Referee Clinics and USA Rugby Coaching Clinics.
History was also made by North Penn RFC in 2001 when they established the first ever North Penn High School Girl's rugby team. The club would then make history again in 2007 when the North Penn High School Girl's rugby team went undefeated.
North Penn RFC Hosting Annual 7s Tournament
North Penn is hosting their annual 7s tournament in Hatfield, PA on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The tournament will consist of 20 Men's Club Teams and 8 Women's Club Teams.
Click Here for More Information on How to Register Your Team »


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Director of Business Operations
The Director of Business Operations reports to the
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• Oversight of the agency's business functions,
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• Member of the Library's executive management team.
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• Collaborates across organizational units to help create
an excellent library experience for staff and customers
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• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of business experience
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Become a Synchro ScorerNovember 16, 2016
The role of a synchro scorer is to record marks from the judges and make the necessary computations for each routine.
There are two levels of synchro scorer training in England – national scorer and chief recorder.
National scorers write down and manipulate all the scores that come in for figures and routines at competitions. They can officiate at any level of domestic competition in England including the National Age Group Championships and National Championships.
Chief recorders are in charge of scoring at synchronised swimming events. They are trained to manage related computer results systems at national and regional competitions.
Becoming A Synchro Scorer
There are synchro scorer courses taking place across the country each year.
Candidates for the one-day national scorer training course and exam must be 16 or older. Chief recorder candidates must have already trained as national scorers.
Head to our dedicated Courses Calendar to search for an upcoming synchro officials course near you.
Run A Training Course
While courses for chief recorders in England will be organised and run by the Swim England Synchronised Swimming Management Group, national synchro scorer courses are organised at regional level in conjuction with the Management Group.
Synchro regional managers wishing to set up a training course will need to submit a Booking Form to secure their preferred date and publication of the course on the Swim England calendar.
They should also download the following documents:
- Action Plan / Checklist – this outlines the process of running a synchro officials training course and what action to take afterwards. It also has some useful contacts.
- Data Protection – all licensed officials should fill in this form upon completing their officials qualification.
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Blogstalking XVI: Where is the Gas?!?Posted by Virtuous at 9/29/2008
People went into a frenzy here about getting gas and how our supply would be effected by this hurricane...weeeeeell it sure was by US!!!
TWO weeks ago we have had our gas almost close to being rationed out to us and lots of price gouging at the pump!!
And I maintain that our local community (for the most part) caused this large imbalance of supply and demand. Did it to ourselves!! Shish.....
The pic above was the line I waited in on Saturday to get gas...not bad at all considering what I have seen all across town! Only waited a smooth 15-20 minutes for it, and that was short!!
This is the service woman directing traffic
(excuse all photos taken on my cheap camera phone ;op)
Yes folks have even been getting indignant in some cases over getting gas, hence the blue suits coming out to regulate at the pump lines!And others have been severely impacted by this self-imposed gas shortage by not being able to get to work, and having a terrible domino affect on them maintaining their livelihood.
Folks were even being pushed into the gas station b/c they ran out while waiting!!
Thank goodness I have had the foresight and resources not to wait that long.
Someone asked me a few blog posts ago about the gas situation here and how much we were paying since they have been hearing about it on national newsThat is pretty good here, as anywhere at any moment you could be paying as much as $4.19 for the lowest grade. And the higher octane for the luxury cars are the most priceless commodity.
I hear that Atlanta and Nashville are having the same gas issues too.
For those who are interested in seeing more Click Here to see a video that someone did to show what the hunt for gas is like here!
But I am not & have not worried about it, as I truly know GOD has everything under control!
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20 Comments:
- Adrienne said...September 29, 2008 at 12:19 AMAMEN! I heard it was really bad in Atlanta too.
- smariek said...September 29, 2008 at 2:26 AMWow! Gas prices are usually a lot less nationwide than my area, so that's really some price gouging.
Went to Costco today (SF Bay Area, CA) and prices were $3.61 regular /$3.85 super. Costco gas has the best prices, it's generally 15 to 20 cents more at regular gas stations in the area.
- Cas... said...September 29, 2008 at 8:36 AMIf that's gas price gouging I will move there! Gas here at a good price is $3.95 a gallon for regular! It has been over $4.10 most of the time.
- Pajnstl said...September 29, 2008 at 8:42 AMthose prices actually aren't that bad.
ours was at that price over the weekend. We're not waiting in lines though :)
- melissaknits said...September 29, 2008 at 9:59 AMAmen, my sister, amen!!
- Wendy said...September 29, 2008 at 11:43 AMNow you've got me a little worried. I need to get gas and I haven't left the house since Friday. Who knows what the prices are like around here now.
- Heather said...September 29, 2008 at 2:00 PMWe were in Atlanta over the weekend, and OMG, it's just as bad or worse there! I'm glad we decided to ride Marta everywhere instead of driving, we probably wouldn't have found any gas to head home!!! And it was consistently posted as $4.20 or more at the stations that had prices (for non-existent gas!) posted. It even took us a few stops in SC before we could find a station that had some gas!
- Michelle said...September 29, 2008 at 4:37 PMHoly cow! that is crazy! Myst be frustrating! Here prices are starting to come down a little..I paid $3.58 today to fill up! We've been up near $4 till recently! Actually the station where I got gas today was charging $3.79 when I went by on my way to work, then it was down to $3.58 on my way home! Glad I waited!
- cpurl17 said...September 29, 2008 at 6:12 PMThat's horrible! I hope the situation improves soon!
Are you able to work from home to save gas?
- DeltaPurl said...September 29, 2008 at 6:47 PMLet me know if you need me to bring you some gas from Columbia.......
- tiennie said...September 29, 2008 at 8:33 PMThat is crazy!
We pay any where between $3.55 and $3.80 for the lowest grade around here.
- Knitaholictoo said...September 29, 2008 at 9:35 PMAll it takes is a few and its "War of the Worlds" all over again!
- cici said...September 29, 2008 at 9:44 PMToday in Va. I paid 3.45, I am not sure why it was lower today. 15 minutes waiting for gas is ridiculous.
- gold said...September 30, 2008 at 2:28 PMThat is something else!! Yes it is good to know GOD at times like this!!! :)
- Reckless Glue said...September 30, 2008 at 3:19 PMomg that is all totally crazy !!!
- Anonymous said...October 1, 2008 at 11:51 AMSorry for the troubles! God is in control always! Only He knows why gas is less here is Southern California now... Thank goodness I longer drive!
- Susan said...October 1, 2008 at 4:00 PMI'm in San Diego and it's as high as 4.16 for regular and as low as 3.41. Still - we don't have to stand in line to be ripped off. Hang in there!
- Anonymous said...October 2, 2008 at 12:33 PMThis makes me so mad. We haven't had that problem (but all it'd take is a hurricane), but I hate the greed that always comes up during times of distress. I wonder how people can sleep at night knowing they've gouged innocent consumers.
- Janet Richards said...October 4, 2008 at 6:50 PMcrazyness - i came back from a trip and was shocked to find it so hard to get gas. I was only away a week.....
- Anonymous said...October 6, 2008 at 8:59 PMLOL I waited and waited thinking I'd be alright, and finally had to get in a line - but only once. And you're right, we did do it to ourselves; everyone getting it every chance they saw it. At least now things are a bit more normal!


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Album Review: Quiet as a Mouse's 'Is It Funny When It Hurts'
Edinburgh indie/alternative band Quiet as a Mouse's debut album 'Is it funny when it hurts?' was released late April and is the sound of a guitar band experimenting with a mixture of sounds and atmospheres.
Built around the creative foundations of singer songwriter Alex Moran, the Mouse men have created an interesting collection of tracks; almost perfectly split between what Pixies reference to their own sound, 'quiet' and 'loud'.
Debut singles 'Modern Belle' and 'Northern Rain' introduced the band as an outfit with a gentle ('quiet'), sentimental, sound. Dreamy, distant, guitar riffs and emotive backing vocals combined to showcase the Quiets as a contemplative, thoughtful, collective of musicians. Similar musical themes are apparent on the album with 'Air conditioning' and 'Sweet little girl', both wistful contemplations on unrelated themes (old movie stars, the stupidity of pursuing consumer led ideals, and the distance between being the hero and the villain). Both are driven by a strong acoustic, Crowded-house styled, playing.
'Instant crush' follows this pattern to it's niche, and is the prettiest track on the album with it's use of strong melodies, higher vocals and gentle pop sensibilities. Building up to a forceful crescendo, it's the centre piece of the album.
Elsewhere on the album we are introduced to the other side of the Quiet men; loud, aggressive, indie guitars with dark undertones. 'Accident waiting to happen' is dark and demonising in the spirit of the Mary Chain, 'Control Freak' kicks hard with it's pummeling chorus, 'Modern technology' brings in Talking Heads style funk and syncopated guitar lines and 'Dear LA' is a forceful reminder to get out there and dream big.
Of the louder tracks 'Suicide shuffle' is the most effecting. Loose, Exile on main street era Stones guitar playing pops against a blues undercurrent and off the beat guitar playing.
God only knows what a Suicide Shuffle is, but it feels pretty exciting.
Quiet as a Mouse have produced an interesting album, showcasing their ability to play different styles and access different emotions.
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The Living Art and Fine Tradition
Recently there has been an electrifying basket renaissance across much of the Southwest that is documented in this volume. It includes the contemporary baskets and basketmaking traditions of southwestern tribes including the Haulapai, Havasupai, Yavapai, Western Apache, the Jicarilla Apache, the Ute, San Juan Paiute, Navajo, the Tohono O'odham, Akimel O'odham, the Pueblos of New Mexico, and Hopi of Arizona.
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Retaining walls help to create, separate and elevate outdoor spaces, as well as provide protection against soil erosion. Beyond these practical aspects, however, they can also serve as eye-catching features for your Poughkeepsie, NY backyard. Take a look at these creative uses for basic retaining walls to inspire your backyard design.
Encircle an outdoor living space
A curved or geometric retaining wall can be used to form the boundary of a patio, creating an intimate and cosy area shielded from wind. This can be an excellent way of transforming a slope into useable area for leisure or entertainment. Incorporating the rich texture of natural stone into the wall can further contribute to creating a welcoming, private patio tucked into the hillside.
Complement a fire pit
With matching materials and the rustic charm provided by both features, a fire pit is the perfect companion for your retaining wall. A retaining wall following the curve of a circular fire pit can provide effective wind shielding and soak up the warmth of the fire. Alternatively, a retaining wall can be used to provide seating for your fire pit area, forming an ideal place for family dinners and barbecue get-togethers.
Retaining wall seating
With the right coping, any retaining wall can serve the function of additional seating for your outdoor areas. Top off low retaining walls with smooth stone or concrete coping for casual seating space with a view. For higher walls, benches can be built into the design with the retaining wall forming the backrest of a permanent outdoor sofa. Light up the space with some bright, comfortable cushions and enjoy!
Include a waterfall feature
Turn your retaining wall into an enchanting detail with a waterfall feature integrated into the surface. A small pond or stream can be included at the base as a catchment and to further enhance the tranquility and ambience created by flowing water. Finish off with a natural stone veneer for an authentic waterfall aesthetic, or opt for modern concrete finishes to suit a sleek, modern backyard.
Retaining wall plant beds
Flowering plants, ornamental grasses and even small shrubs are great options for adding visual interest and dimension to bland retaining walls topped with grass or gravel. Incorporating plantings into curved retaining walls will certainly add to a naturalistic theme, but minimalistic backyards can benefit as well. Line geometric retaining walls with evenly spaced boxwood for an orderly aesthetic, or play up the contrast between straight lines and flowing flora. Retaining wall plant beds are also fantastic for adding greenery to an adjacent patio or pool area without running the risk of soil ending up on your paving.
Soften hard lines
Straight retaining walls aren't a bad thing, but unless they're balanced by other elements in the landscape, they can appear quite austere. A sweeping curve incorporated into the surrounding landscape can help to soften the overall aesthetic. You can also consider adding rounded and more natural shapes by including rock arrangements or boulders in your design.


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Who is ready for the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout? We are ready! The event starts at Captain Ron's this Saturday, where you will be able to watch the top powerboat racers from across the country compete for the fastest speed! This is an amazing event to witness and take part in! All the proceeds go to benefit the Lake Area Resource Teams and other charities!
If your looking for the best spot to watch the powerboats tomorrow, stop by our office!
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QUESTION: I have been struggling with deciding whether to let go of a life-long passion: desert racing. I have had numerous injuries in the past several years, but that is not the whole story. I don't know in my heart if I am racing for the right reasons. Is it a part of my identity or is it something that brings me joy? I have been getting signals that it might be time to hang it up, but I am having a hard time letting it go.
Between my wrist acting up (it seems to be a nerve), my knees hurting, and then many things going wrong with my bike in preparation, I really wondered again if it was time to call it a final day.
I have done a lot of back and forth with this matter and certainly when I am not at my best, I want nothing to do with it. And today, once again I wondered, because I am starting to feel from deep down that I shouldn't be doing this. As you know, as a racer there is much that goes into getting ready and there are many people counting on me. I don't want to let them down, but all my going back and forth is driving everyone nuts.
I am very stressed from this self-questioning. There is a lot at stake and people's futures depend on my immediate decision. Worst is, I am even more afraid that I will change my mind again… I really do not want to bother the crew and all. If I am over with it now, should I let them race, even without me, with another rider? What a mess I have put myself into. I don't know what's next, it feels like such punishment.
May I ask you for your opinion please?
ANSWER: You have to understand the big lesson here is not about whether you race or not. It is about learning that not knowing is the answer. It is not a mess, it is life unfolding. The illusion of control that we all have is what is being offered on the altar of life. You know that whether you take this trip or not, there is a big shift inside of you that is demanding change. You are open to make the changes. It is dramatic and much has happened quite fast. It is normal to be confused at such times. We have a moment of total letting go and freedom, then a moment of deep regret, then a moment of elation for running back to what was joyous many times. And then again feeling on a deeper level that this does not serve us any longer. Any deep relationship that is outmoded will go through this cycle. You are in the process, that is the answer.
Your inner life is at stake, all else pales in comparison. It does not matter if you change your mind 10 more times, this is a lifetime correction: you are setting your course for the rest of your life. It is okay if people are disappointed, think you are nuts, confused, etc. The loosening of control is what is at stake. You are releasing your false self and allowing your true self to shine through. Many times, the things that feed the personality at one point can numb the soul at another.
In life, especially in this juncture of planetary growth, it is crucial to examine behaviors that were correct for a certain phase of our life but not for the present. Letting go of such things is never easy. We can either let them go with grace or get it ripped out of our life with an ass whopping. The choice is always ours.
Emotions are your compass now. What are you feeling in this moment? When you have left this body and are reviewing your life, you want to look back at this moment and say that for the first time you chose yourself over people, their comfort, their needs, their judgments.
This does not mean there will not be grief or doubt in this movement. That is part and parcel of the process. You do not need to nor are you able to open the next door. It will be revealed to you as you quiet down your mind. Start with what is in front of you.
We are not punished in such matters, the whole point is to enjoy and taste life. That's the gift here.


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Social media like Facebook and Twitter allow you to provide daily updates to those people who are interested in your progress. After the previous posts we can report here that it goes well. We live now been a month in Portugal and enjoy to the fullest. Even though we work long hours to be ready in time for the season. However, we see our dream to grow under our hands. The foundation has been laid for the garden and may now under the influence of the weather: sun, sun, sun and occasionally grow and flourish heavy showers. Inside the rooms are not only available space in the house: it is cozy and typical guest rooms, each with its own atmosphere and character. On Facebook we place 2 to 3 times per week an update with pictures of the house, the garden but also in the area. Be posted here the final pictures but do not wait too long to book a room because it may just be full! Books can of course here on our website as well as via the button on our Facebook page. We have an action, a giveaway on Facebook and Twitter running:
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Ever feel like no matter what you do, it's not enough?
I know so many of us get caught up in feeling like we can go to the ends of the world and we are still just shy of the perfect something.
I'm going to take a shot in the dark here but I believe we often don't even have a clear understanding of what that perfect something even is. Although we all convince ourselves we will just know it when we see it.
This can be a dangerous habit to fall into.
Especially when it comes to self-care.
How often to do you push aside going for a walk on your lunch break because it just doesn't feel like it would ever be enough to get you out of a productivity slump anyway? Or how often do you hold off on that massage because well, it's not like you have a cramped back or anything, so it won't truly heal you anyway?
Why does it take a blaringly obvious problem to commit to self-care?
My personal opinion on this matter is because we have a shitty definition of what self-care really is.
We think self-care should only happen when we get sick, or injured. Heck many times we don't even grieve a death in the family because there's just so much other work that is expected of us.
My definition of self-care:
Self-care is a way of life, not only reserved for special occasions. Self-care means integrating rituals, activities and behaviors into your life that contribute to your health, your soul, and your happiness. Self-care is what comforts you, revives you and heals you. Self-care can be anything that is beneficial to your life. Self-care is anything that enhances you.
And lack of self-care is why we turn to food for comfort. It's cheap, available, and instant.
True, sometimes there is no replacement for the comfort food provides. I believe that food can be the perfect source of self-care at different times of our lives.
But food can't be our sole source of self-care. This is when it turns into self-injury.
And honestly,food is not enough.
There will be certain times of our lives when shit is hitting the fan. Everything is in chaos. Or maybe work is super busy and you feel like you can't breathe or have a minute to spare. Your emotions are through the roof, you just went through a major break up, work transition, or lost something or someone dear to you. Maybe you are majorly depressed or working through an eating disorder.
There are so many intense situations out there we all may face throughout our lives.
And this is why a self-care routine or ritual is SO SO important.
Having a strong self-care routine enables you to feel more capable of handling the tough situations life throws at you. Life is difficult and self-care is here to balance.
And where we so often feel like what ever self care activity we may have done in the past is not enough, it is probably because it is NOT enough to counter whatever phase of your life you are in.
See, you need to match the intensity of self-care with the intensity of your current life.
Self-care needs will ebb and flow.
Maybe one day this look likes sleeping for 10 hours straight and taking a nap. Maybe this looks like taking a long 4 hour hike alone (or with friends). Maybe it looks like taking a 2 week long vacation instead of just the weekend. Or maybe it means taking more weekend vacations for the next few months.
Maybe it means canceling client appointments.
Maybe it looks like going to therapy.
Maybe it means on a daily basis that you need to get your workout in in the morning.
Maybe it looks like extra green juices.
Maybe it means hiring a coach to have an hour a week where it's all about you.
And maybe it even means having mac and cheese for lunch for the week because it reminds you of the lunches your mother used to make for you as a child.
There are so many options for self-care. And only you can know what feels like enough for you.
Okay, so maybe we can't take that month long trip to Bali, so going away for the weekend to a town 2 hours away seems lackluster, but maybe if you schedule several hour long visits at the spa, you may just get the comfort you're needing.This isn't about striving for perfection. It's about radically committing to self-care.
Start with your daily habits. Then move onto bigger stones that you can work towards.
Self-care for me on a daily basis helps me stay grounded and aware. Aware of what I need to do for myself when shit hits the fan so that I don't freak out and burn out.
For me, on a daily basis it means I:
- Work out, either outside or in my bootcamp class.
- Have a green smoothie.
- Take reading breaks throughout my work day.
- Wrapping myself up in my fuzziest blanket and drinking tea.
- Having plenty of alone time.
Weekly I:
- Spend a few hours baking or cooking new recipes.
- Spending time with my boyfriend, seeing a movie or going out for dinner.
- Watching all my favorite TV shows for a few hours.
These are just a few examples of the new self-care practice I'm currently developing. I'm working on the longer range cares but I can tell you from implementing this for the past few weeks I've noticed less emotional burn outs and a more stable outlook on my current life. When shit hits the fan I am now able to identify where I may have been lacking in self-care that week.
This will also be one of the benefits for you when you commit to self-care!
I would LOOOOVEEEE to hear from you on this topic because I think it's sooooo important. So don't hesitate to hit reply and message me or email me at email@example.com
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A selection of photos from the Richard Burton Company's performances of the Summer term;
Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties by Jen Silverman
Candide by Mark Ravenhill
The Playboy of the Western World is also heading north next week to Theatr Clwyd for another run of shows.
Our in-house rep company is made up of actors, stage managers and theatre designers in their final year of training at the College.
The Richard Burton Company return to the stage at the end of the month for our final musical of the year Betty Blue Eyes, an eccentric British musical, featuring a royal wedding and an unusual star. Follow #RWCMDBetty on Twitter for updates.
Photos of Candide and The Playboy of the Western World: Mark Douet
Photos of Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties: Simon Gough


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Chamaeanthus Schltr.
Epiphytic herbs. Stems only a few centimetres long. Leaves few, fleshy, up to 7 × 1 cm, jointed and sheathing at base. Inflorescence lateral, simple, with up to about 20 flowers; rachis usually clavate. Flowers ephemeral, only a few open at a time, greenish yellow, superficially resembling Bulbophyllum. Sepals and petals similar, often linear and acuminate, to 4–6 × 3 mm; lateral sepals adnate to column foot. Labellum motile, trilobed, without a spur, sometimes saccate, lateral lobes auriculate, margins fimbriate, midlobe conical. Column with a foot 3 mm long, rostellar projection present; pollinia two, entire (although some specimens have a tiny notch), stipe ligulate, about twice the diameter of pollinia, viscidium obovate.


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The United States Constitution requires that most federal criminal charges be reviewed by a grand jury - one that consists of members of the community who listen to and examine evidence that is presented by a federal prosecutor.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a federal crime in a U.S. District Court, time is of the essence. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney, and you need one right now. Call the Law Offices of Adam R. Banner, P.C. for a free consultation.


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Wednesday, August 10th
Madeline Island Museum
Free and Open to the Public
Furbearers of the Apostles or
"Leave it to Beaver — and Others He knew!"
Speaker: John F. Olson, recently retired Furbearer Ecologist, Wisconsin DNR
The western Great Lakes region, especially the Apostles, harbor an extensive history relative to native wildlife, especially furbearers and most importantly, the beaver. This program will take you on a rapid journey through time, laced with interesting 'stuff' about these cool critters. John will weave the past into our world today and reveal interesting historic and recently discovered facts about furbearers.
John F. Olson recently retired from his position as a Furbearer Ecologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources stationed at Ashland. In 2008 he received the Wildlife Leadership award from his colleagues. The award is given annually to department wildlife staff who show outstanding performance in a program that supports wildlife management.
Olson oversaw the Wisconsin Fur School. He expanded it from a DNR training for wardens and wildlife personnel to UW-Madison, UW-Stevens Point, and Northland College students. The school is now nationally recognized as a model.
Olson worked tirelessly on Best Management Practices for trapping and cable restraints. He assisted wildlife research to develop better survey methods for otter and beaver, and he worked out solutions to problems and rule changes with partner groups including the Wisconsin Trapper's Association. Olson chaired the Furbearer Species Advisory Committee for the Bureau of Wildlife Management. The trapping regulations, furbearer forecasts, cable restraint and coyote publication all have his touch. John developed more than 40 rule proposals to improve laws for furbearer management in Wisconsin.
Olson was a member of the Wolf Management and Wild Rice Committees and liaison to the County Forest Association and Conservation Congress Fur Harvest Committee. He was also a member of the U.S. Furbearer Conservation Technical Working Group.
Now Olson can be found harvesting wild rice, cross-country skiing, competing in the Birkie, kayaking, canoeing, hunting and trapping.
This program is made possible by the generous support of the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund.


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[As written for AllinLondon.co.uk]
The End Of Everything by Megan Abbott
Canongate, 11.99
Out: 19 August 2011
The phone snarls. It's 10.30 at night. After she hangs up, she drops her arms to her sides and I can see her take a long breath. "Do you know anything about Evie not coming home from school today?"
From the time they were young, Evie and Lizzie have been the best of friends. Now, just starting their teenage years, the pair are closer than ever and share all their secrets – from which boys they fancy to learning about sex and love. They are close enough to spend night after night sharing a bed and talking about life, close enough to share clothes and close enough to feel it when the other is hurt.
But then one night, Lizzie's mum gets a call. Evie hasn't come home.
And so begins a story of pain, secrets and complete confusion as Lizzie takes the role of piece-finder in tracking down Evie. The police seem to be chasing their own tails. But Lizzie's own search is different on every level; does she know Evie's abductor? Why does it feel like Evie is still alive? And was her best friend actually taken or did Evie have her own secrets that she chose not to share? Where did the cigarette stubs left in the yard come from?
Megan Abbott sets her latest thrilling read in 1980s Midwest America. And this really isn't just another coming-of-age story; it's an intense, vulnerable tale of fear, helplessness and innocence lost combined with discovery, love and a sign of our ever-changing times. * * * * *


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Tips from the CFA
Decide if you will keep your pets with you or move them elsewhere during fire risk days. The safest place to be is away from high-risk bushfire areas.
- If you choose to stay – confine your pets early inside a secure room, on a lead or in a carrier, clearly labelled with your contact details
- Have wet towels and woollen blankets to cover and protect your pets
- Have plenty of water for them to drink
- Make sure your pet is micro-chipped and wearing an identification tag
- Ensure all contact information is current
- Link an emergency contact in a different suburb to your records
- List where you could house your pets if you decide to leave early e.g. boarding kennel or a relative/friend's place
- Ask neighbours to protect your pets if you are not at home during a bushfire
- Keep in contact with your neighbours to let them know your plans
- Keep your bushfire relocation kit for pets within easy reach
- Practise how you will move your pets if you leave. It takes longer than you think
Your Pet Bushfire Relocation Kit should include:
- Food and water
- A bowl for each pet
- A second collar and lead
- A carrier for cats and smaller pets
- Bedding and a woollen blanket
- A pet first-aid kit – seek your vet's advice
- Their favourite toy
- Any medications, and details of what they are
- Your pet's medical history, including proof of vaccination
- Your vet's contact details
Warning signs of hyperthermia:
Heat stress in dogs and cats occurs when they are unable to maintain their normal body temperature. Warning signs are:
- Excessive panting
- If severe they will vomit
- Salivating
- Whining or agitation
Tips for keeping pets cool
- Fresh, cold water available at all times
- Shade or bring them inside into a cool room
- Wipe down with a cool, damp towel or leave wet towels out for them to lie on
- A wading pool for your dog if it will use it
- For cats, rub damp hands over their coat or tummy
- Ice blocks in your pet's water bowl
- Ice in a pillow case and place it nearby
- Have your dog clipped if their coat is long and thick
- Never leave your pets in a vehicle on a hot day
Register your pet on the National Pet Register with its Microchip number
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OAKLAND (CBS SF) – A prolific Oakland stolen car operation has been busted, the alleged auto theft mastermind arrested and more than 300 stolen Camaros and other vehicles linked to the operation have been recovered, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Alameda County Regional Auto Theft Task Force said that Albert Murry, a 35-year-old Oakland man, was arrested during a traffic stop.
Murry was being held on one count of operating a chop shop, four counts of possession of stolen property and one count of a felon in possession of a loaded, large capacity magazine.
Oakland police officers took Murry into custody in August during an East Oakland traffic stop. On closer inspection, it was discovered that the vehicle Murry was driving contained several stolen parts including the engine.
A 2005 Chevy Silverado pickup parked in front of Murry's residence was inspected and was found to contain a stolen engine and transmission.
Investigators then seized two more vehicles which contained stolen engines and transmissions — a 2005 Pontiac GTO registered to Murry's wife and a 2001 Pontiac Trans Am which, which according to DMV Documents, Murry sold to a 17-year-old San Leandro resident for $5,500.
In September, a search warrant was served on Murry's Reposo Drive residence. The task force located two more salvaged vehicles and tools and equipment used to facilitate vehicle theft.
Investigators have determined that beginning in 2013, Murry was involved in a large scale auto theft operation. He was allegedly an active participant in the stealing, stripping and dismantling of GM vehicles.
Investigators said Murry also used his girlfriend's residence on the 10000 block of Reposo Drive, in East Oakland as an illegal chop shop. Murry and his associates allegedly stole popular GM vehicles such as Camaros, Silverado Pickups, Trailblazers and Trans Ams.
After stripping the vehicles of their parts, Murry and his associates would dump the stripped shells of vehicles around his East Oakland neighborhood.
The task force estimates that approximately 300 stolen Camaros have been recovered, most stripped of their major components and found throughout Oakland since 2013.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have purchased a vehicle, or vehicle parts from Murry, or has additional information regarding Murry's alleged activities and the whereabouts of possible stolen vehicles and components, please call or text information to: (510) 516-2886.
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"I was a shy kid", smiled Vicky as he described himself. He loved Mathematics and thus he landed himself into engineering. But what made him change his mind and enter the land of glamour and passion…From engineering to films, from Gangs of Wasseypur to Masaan and now Zubaan: he has experienced it all. Recently, we had the opportunity to get into a conversation with Vicky Kaushal, wherein he shared his journey in Bollywood with us.
You come from a very illustrious background. Your father, Shyam Kaushal (Action director) is a veteran in the industry. So how was your journey?
Vicky: As a kid, I was a very shy and introvert kind of a guy and had very basic interests in life which were studies, cricket and watching films. As a child, I never went to the sets along with my father. I wasn't comfortable to opening up to people. But at the same time, I was really very much interested in performing on stage. When I used to get those 5 or 10 mins of performances be it in schools,colleges or society, I would feel very liberated. I could feel that freedom for myself. Because, when you are on stage you have this opportunity of becoming shameless and I used to enjoy that freedom. So I think subconsciously there was always a performer inside me which I used to love but I really never paid attention to it, in terms of this is what I want to do professionally.
Later when I grew up, I got into Engineering. Once engineering started during my second year, when we were actually taught what will be the work culture and the work schedules of an engineer that's when I started realising that this is not what I want to do for the rest of my life. So, that's when I started asking questions for myself. And every question would lead me to an answer related to performance. So, acting was a hidden passion which I really never paid attention to. I made up my mind to get into the film industry. When I told my dad, he was surprised. He wanted me to get a job, go abroad and settle down. But then he made it very clear at the very beginning that he would not help me in any way and I would have to make my own strides and make a name for myself. It is a serious business and you won't get job because you are somebody's son. He also told me that this job which demands a lot of hard-work, a lot of sacrifices and a lot of patience too. I might have to wait and struggle. You don't have a 9 to 5 secured job. He said that you have a father standing by your side no matter you fail or succeed but if this is what you really want to do then you have to give your 100%. Having seen my father's journey, I said I want to do it. I want to become a self-made man. Thus, it began.
You have worked as an assistant director on Gangs of Wasseypur. How was it to work with Anurag Kashyap and how did it help you?
Vicky: Yes, it really helped me a lot. In fact, that was my film school, my foundation. I can say that I did my schooling from Anurag Kashyap. Working on a film which had no luxury, no budget, which was shot on real locations with so many actors. It was a very grilling and enriching experience not only as a professional but also as a human being. It taught me a lot be in terms of team work, passion and acting. Every actor had a theatre background and that's where I got the understanding how much theatre can help you as an actor in terms of your craft.
You have worked with Naseeruddin Shah's theatre group, so tell us something about that part of your life?
Vicky: After Gangs of Wasseypur I got my next step that I wanted to do theatre. Once I started doing theatre, I got the opportunity to work with Mr. Naseeruddin Shah, Manav Kaul and others. Slowly, I acted in plays, I did back stage work, I was doing production and all sorts of things. I did this for three years and while doing that I would also go for auditions . Because giving auditions were also a very good exercise as an actor. Seventy, eighty percent of the times it happened that I got selected for the top 3 and then I used to get rejected. But that kept me motivated. l also did a short film with Mr. Vasan Bala called Geek Out, which in turn led me to my first film, Zubaan.
You also acted in the film, Bombay Velvet. How was that experience?
Vicky: Yes, I played a small role of sub-inspector. Actually, Anurag Kashyap came to see my play one day and there I was dressed up in a big moustache. So he liked that look and he asked me, "Ek role karega?" And I said, "Sir, aap jo bologe main karunga." And I was ready. Thus, my casting was done at the initial stage of Bombay Velvet. But be it a small role, a big role or behind the camera, I am always available for Anurag Kashyap. I have no questions. I don't care what it is. Anurag Kashyap is my mentor, my guru. All I have learnt is from him.
How did Masaan happen?
Vicky: I knew Neeraj (director of Masaan) during the making of Gangs of Wasseypur. Both of us were assistant directors on Gangs of Wasseypur. He was working on the script then. Since we had developed a good working relationship, he asked me if I would be keen to come on board. Neeraj was extremely clear and confident about the story he had in mind. So, I immediately said yes. Initially, they had auditioned a lot of people and nothing had worked for them. I was keen to try out for the role but then Neeraj knew my background and was well aware that I come from a typical Punjabi household. So for him to envision me as this Dom boy living on the ghats of Varanasi was quite difficult. But Mukesh Chhabra convinced him to see my audition as he felt I could pull it off, luckily it worked and the rest is history.
You are from a typical Punjabi background and the character which you played in Masaan was that of a small town Benaras boy. So how challenging was it for you to do Masaan?
Vicky: It was very challenging for me. First of all, I have never come across a world like Masaan in my life before. I have never met a guy like Deepak. It was a very different situation for me. But then as an actor I am always open to such challenges. I had a supportive director (Neeraj) and let myself be taken in by the atmosphere around me (Benaras). My writer and director were very clear about what they wanted and they were very particular. So talking to them I got a basic insight about that world we were entering and what they want from Deepak, the character. So once that comfort level was set with the director, I needed to do my homework which was to understand that space, that culture, understand those people. We also did workshops before the shooting started. I went there in Benaras and I was there in Benaras for three weeks before we shot the film. The first couple of days were difficult. Coming from Bombay, it took some time to get used to Benaras. The narrow lanes, the crematorium, the crowded places were a little too much to take in. Near the ghat, where we were about to shoot, there were anywhere between 20 to 40 bodies being cremated every day. It throws you off balance. It took some time getting used to. I started shadowing locals. Looked at how they went about their work. I used to carry a notebook and took down notes on how they moved about, how they spoke, what and where they ate etc. There was just so much to take in. But, Neeraj really eased me into my character.
Your next release is Zubaan directed by Mozez Singh. Would you like to share your character and the experience with us?
Vicky: Zubaan was the film which I actually bagged before Masaan. In 2013, they were casting for this film Zubaan and what happened was they had auditioned apparently more than 250 actors and they couldn't find the right guy. Mr. Vasant Bala, the director of Geek Out showed the short film to the director. And after watching the short film, the director called me out for an audition. There were multiple rounds of auditions and eventually I got locked for that role. So that was actually the first lead role that I had got. My character in Zubaan is very different from the one which I have played in Masaan and it's musical. I am playing the role of a Punjabi Boy in this film. Masaan has already garnered so much of love. I hope the next also does. I am really looking forward to Zubaan coming out in October.
Are you happy with the way everything has shaped up?
Vicky: I couldn't have been happier. God has been very kind to me.When I used to get rejected from those final auditions after getting selected for the top 3 or top 5 out of 500, 600 people, I used to get really disheartened. I used to think that where am I going wrong, why is this happening to me. But now I realise that God actually had different plans for me. I mean two of my films releasing in the same year. Masaan got highly appreciated and people have loved Deepak. People tweeted about the film. So I am really humble. Jokingly sometimes I say that God is my manager. And he is superbly efficient in that work. I have faith in God. I am just going to move forward and work hard and be honest in what I do. I also want to thank the film fraternity. People from whom I got inspired are now talking about my film. This feels great.
Are you working on any other film right now?
Vicky: Right now, I am meeting many directors. Masaan have opened that space. Now, people are approaching me for lead roles. But I feel I have to be very careful about what I pick up next. I have high hopes from Zubaan as well. I am meeting the right kind of people, and people whom I wanted to meet and work with. But I want to be very slow and careful with my work. I don't want to finalise anything in a hurry.
In terms of acting, who inspires you the most?
Vicky: I can't take a single actor's name because it is not that only one actor inspired me. Many of them inspired me at different stages of my life.Dilip Sahab's performance inspired me. Again, Amitabh ji's performance in Deewar, Shah Rukh Khan's films like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and all. I think he is just amazing. Naseer Sahab, Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan all of them inspire me a lot. They have been working for so long, but still being fresh in what they do. And I see people getting affected and motivated because of them. I have got motivated from so many films. When I watched Gandhigiri in Raj Kumar Hirani's films, I got motivated. I have been in that space. I have thought about it. Again, when I watched Farhan Akhtar's Lakshya, I really get motivated. As an actor, I also want people to get affected or rather motivated from my works as well. If one person ever gets affected by something I do and connect with what I play, I think that will fulfil my work.
If you are given a choice, which character would you like to do from the past Bollywood history?
Vicky: I would love to do an autobiographical character, which people know. Because I think those kind of characters are very challenging and is very difficult to do as well. So, I would love to do something like that.


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100 Happy Days: Day 51
Happy Day 51: My 16-year-old daughter had her impacted wisdom teeth removed today. Not a fun exciting day. But she was a trooper coping with pain and swelling. She did great with holding ice packs on her cheeks and eating lots of applesauce, ice cream and popcicles.
I am grateful for her surgeon's gentle, quiet presence, for Heidi's positive attitude, and knowing that this too shall pass.
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Lovely Meg emailed me this shot of some new KitKats she has tried — Aloe Yogurt (a collaboration with a beauty company called TBC, it contains collagen, aloe and yogurt), Semisweet, Framboise and Bitter Almond (another collaboration with TBC, it contains dark chocolate and almonds). She says, "I thought I should buy Aloe Yoghurt because it looked not so tasty. But white chocolate and Aloe Yoghurt made a nice combination! I like this light flavor. It is good for summer ね(*^-^)b
Thanks Meg for these super kawaii shots!!!! 🙂
I am excited about trying these flavours soon, and I also noticed that Napa Japan is selling a dark chocolate and chilli kitkat. Also a Cola Chocolate Kitkat and Mixed Fruit Juice kitkat….. !


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How is it that Earth is always in shambles in the near-future? If mankind hasn't torn itself apart, then pesky alien invaders are ready to rip mankind a new asshole like they are in Universe at War: Earth Assault. As a 360 port of last year's hot PC version, UaW aims to streamline controls for the console while maintaining the same experience.
Anyone who's played Command & Conquer 3 on the 360 knows just how difficult it is to control large numbers of units amongst the more frantic skirmishes, so if the unfinished version Games Radar sat down with is any indication, then Sega may have something to be proud of.


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Things To Do
'The Longest Ride' (PG-13)
Here are some of the things I learned while watching The Longest Ride, the new movie based on (yet another) Nicholas Sparks bestseller: Clint Eastwood passed along some solid genes. Jennifer Lawrence has a doppelganger. Love requires sacrifice ("always") but not necessarily for long or in particularly punishing ways. Cowboys and art lovers can live in harmony. Bull riding is not ever going to be something I care about. And if characters must read letters during the course of a movie, I would find it helpful if the letters existed for a reason and not just as a plot device.
But maybe the most important thing I learned was this: Merely adding an older generation of lovers to a love story does not make your romance one for the ages. Doesn't even make it The Notebook.
The Longest Ride could have been a decent story about stoic but gentlemanly bull rider Luke (Scott Eastwood) and soon-to-be college grad Sophia (Britt Robertson) who have to work hard to make room for each other in their very different lives. They meet at a rodeo. She's heading for a prestigious internship at an art gallery in Manhattan after graduation. He lives on a ranch in North Carolina — yeah, I wondered about that, too — and is determined to become the top bull rider in the country after suffering a terrible injury. They are strangers in each other's worlds, etc. (the amusing scene in which bland but stone cold handsome Luke, cowboy hat and all, picks up Sophia at her sorority house for their first date is precisely the sort of fish-out-of-water scene the movie should have included more of). They like each other, but you know trouble is coming because the second Sophia mentions the words "bad timing," the thunder rolls ominously.
Instead of focusing on the struggles of this relationship, though, The Longest Ride introduces elderly Ira (Alan Alda), whom Luke and Sophia rescue from a car crash at the end of their first date. As Luke lugs Ira to safety, Sophia pulls a box of letters from Ira's burning car (he just carries them around, as one does). Later she returns to the hospital every day to read a letter to him for the sole reason that Ira is a catalyst, tasked with teaching the younger set a little something about perseverance, love and sacrifice.
The idea, perhaps, is to add depth and poignancy and a reminder that no matter how much time we have, it's never enough. But the storyline, told in painfully contrived flashbacks, merely adds dull, cumbersome length to a movie that runs more than two hours. The younger Ira (Jack Huston) falls for the new art-loving girl at his synagogue, Ruth (Oona Chaplin) and courts her in cliches. They dance, kiss, frolic on the beach. "What right do I have to be happy when there's so much suffering in the world?" she asks.
Don't worry. Suffering's a-coming. Ira proves himself brave in World War II on an artificial-looking battlefield but comes home a different man. They can't have children, and they fight. For some reason Ira keeps writing her these letters describing the wonder of their life together even while they are presumably living it, which makes no sense. The fault for this clunky set-up ultimately lies with Sparks' novel, but still, the whole thing rings more false than Safe Haven, and that movie had a ghost. The most interesting angle involves Black Mountain College, a sort of educational artists' colony near Asheville during the late '30s and 1940s, but the movie's invocation of it is too slapdash to make any real impact.
There's obviously an audience out there with an insatiable appetite for romance — Sparks' books have sold millions of copies, and every damned one gets adapted into a film. The fact is, some of the movies aren't bad, such as Dear John or The Lucky One (or even the aforementioned The Notebook, if weeping hysterically is your thing). The Longest Ride, though, is right there with The Last Song as one of the worst of the Sparks adaptations, a love story that doesn't make you long for romance so much as tire of it all too quickly.
Cast: Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson, Alan Alda, Jack Huston, Oona Chaplin, Lolita Davidovich.
Director: George Tillman, Jr.
Screenwriter: Craig Bolotin. Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks.
A 20th Century Fox release. Running time: 128 minutes. Some sexuality, partial nudity, some war and sports action. Playing at: area theaters.


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Cooking for Brunno's Open House!
Actor James Gandolfini dies just when I was studying for the final Portuguese test.
…self portrait during class.
The facade of brilliant architects Studio MK27 in Jardins let passers-by draw on the wall with crayons. I suggest you go there and do the same. Rua Alameda Tiête, 505.
Redhead Camis has a hair studio in Pinheiros, Sala de corte. I was sharing a studio with her and some other guys at Cafofo. I met so many nice people there, such as Dimitre here, hiding a beer under the cape. Saúde!


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Rex Smith: Let's learn a lesson from Reed Smoot
A guy I worked with years ago used to call me "Reed Smoot," probably just because it sounded like a fun corruption of my name. It had the useful effect, though, of prompting me to learn something about the real Reed Smoot's most infamous act — namely, his sponsorship in the U.S. Senate of a bill that raised tariffs on more than 20,000 imported goods. It was one of the dumbest pieces of legislation in the 20th century.
The so-called Smoot-Hawley Tariff, signed into law by President Herbert Hoover in 1930, didn't cause the Great Depression, but it arguably worsened it. Canada, our country's most loyal trading partner, retaliated by imposing new tariffs on U.S. imports and forging closer economic ties with Britain, which depressed American export income. Then those countries joined France and Germany to develop stronger multilateral ties, as the United States withdrew from the sphere of cooperation that trade encourages. International commerce contracted, and the global slide into economic ruin intensified.
I offer that brief explanation because these days politicians in both major parties warn about repeating the mistakes of Smoot-Hawley without reminding citizens of what they were. So here's the lesson: People who claim that restricting international trade will bring prosperity to America, as my namesake Reed Smoot did, are snake oil salesmen.
"America First" is a stirring call to action (if you ignore the slogan's use by the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s), but Americans' best interests aren't served by either isolationism or policies that ignore how other nations will react. As Smoot-Hawley should have taught us, protectionism will prompt other nations to behave similarly — Deutschland zuerst! La France en premier! — making us all smaller as we withdraw into our national silos.
Of course, you can't beat the vision of dormant American factories firing up in order to meet domestic demand, replacing products that we have been importing from other nations. Here in Upstate New York, we would welcome the job growth that President Donald Trump promises will follow a trade war, which he says "will be easy to win." We need the jobs.
A new report from John Bacheller, who before his retirement led policy and research for Empire State Development, New York's economic development agency, notes that job growth everywhere upstate has lagged the nation since the 1990s — in some cases dramatically. Private sector jobs have grown nationally by more than 48 percent since 1990, but the growth in the Capital Region has been only 27.5 percent. Elsewhere, it has been even worse: In Buffalo, jobs grew only 7.9 percent; in Utica-Rome, just 3.9 percent. We see the results: There are too few jobs to maintain the economic vitality we enjoyed decades ago.
But it's simplistic to blame foreign imports. Rochester-based Eastman Kodak didn't shrink by 96 percent and slide to bankruptcy from its perch as one of the world's top five companies because Fujifilm was cheaper. It happened because Kodak didn't quickly enough embrace the digital technology that overtook photography. Mighty Kodak was felled by tech, not trade.
Sure, it's tempting to blame foreigners — even our pals in Canada — for the millions of American factory jobs that have disappeared over the last three decades. But American manufacturing really has been a victim of its own success: Automation has increased productivity, meaning that fewer workers are required to produce more output.
Michael Hicks, an economics professor at Ball State University, has noted that the average American autoworker in 1990 made 13 cars a year, but 20 years later the average autoworker in the U.S. was making 18 cars a year. "So we don't need as many autoworkers as we did a generation and a half ago," he said, in an interview with NPR.
In fact, U.S. manufacturing grew nearly fivefold from 1960 to 2015. During that time, factory jobs declined and imports increased. But the latter didn't cause the former.
Yet we have a new national policy that seems designed to provoke our greatest allies to lash back at American farmers and producers, and our biggest competitor on the world stage, China, to take advantage of America's withdrawal from global trade by forging its own deals with nations we have spurned.
I'm no economist, but I'm persuaded by those who work for the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, who concluded in 2016 that trade "can boost economic output and workers' average real wage" and yield lower prices for consumers.
You'd think we would have learned that back when old Reed Smoot was around. Speaking of lessons, the tariff beget ignominy for Smoot. He lost his Senate seat two years later.


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Clinical Study Results, Stock Price Movements, and Acquisitions - Research Report on Gilead, Life Technologies, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, CSI, and Smith & Nephew
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NEW YORK, December 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD), Life Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: LIFE), Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ), Cardiovascular Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSII), and Smith & Nephew plc (ADR) (NYSE: SNN). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. Research Report
On December 8, 2013, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Gilead) announced the results of a Phase 2 study (Study 101-09) evaluating idelalisib (an investigational oral inhibitor of PI3K delta) for the treatment of patients with indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (iNHL), which is refractory (non-responsive) to rituximab and to alkylating-agent-containing chemotherapy. Gilead informed that in the study, single-agent treatment with idelalisib achieved an overall response rate of 57% with a median duration of response of 12.5 months. Gilead further informed that of the 71 patients who responded to therapy, seven (6%) achieved a complete response, 63 (50%) had a partial response and one (1%) had a minor response. Ajay Gopal, M.D., Associate Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine and Associate Member, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, said, "It has been more than ten years since a treatment with a novel mechanism of action has been approved for indolent NHL, underscoring the medical need for new treatments for patients who are no longer responsive to currently available therapies." Dr. Gopal added, "The overall response rate and durability of response observed in this study suggest that idelalisib may become a valuable new therapy for iNHL patients who have very limited treatment options." The Full Research Report on Gilead Sciences, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
Life Technologies Corp. Research Report
On December 6, 2013, Life Technologies Corp.'s (Life Technologies) stock rose 0.09%, ending the day at $75.69. Over the previous three trading sessions, shares of Life Technologies gained 0.12% compared to the Nasdaq Composite which gained 0.63% during the same period. The Full Research Report on Life Technologies Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc Research Report
On December 6, 2013, Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc's (Jazz Pharmaceuticals) stock rose 2.36%, ending the day at $117.04. Over the previous three trading sessions, shares of Jazz Pharmaceuticals gained 2.84% compared to the Nasdaq Composite which gained 0.63% during the same period. The Full Research Report on Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Research Report
On December 3, 2013, Cardiovascular Systems Inc. (CSI) announced that the Company's Diamondback 360 Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) is being used by physicians across the country to treat coronary artery disease. CSI reported that this has followed the Company's recent PMA (premarket approval application) approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the device as a treatment for severely calcified coronary arteries. David L. Martin, CSI's President and CEO, said, "Significant arterial calcium is present in nearly 40 percent of patients undergoing a percutaneous coronary intervention, and contributes to poor outcomes and higher treatment costs in coronary interventions when traditional therapies are used-including a substantially higher occurrence of death and major adverse cardiac events." Martin added, "Severe coronary arterial calcium is a vastly underestimated problem in medicine, with limited treatment options. Our Diamondback 360 coronary system provides for initial therapeutic intervention for this complex disease and we are excited about its growing use, as illustrated by the early adoption and ongoing cases being performed at three U.S. hospitals by prominent physicians. As we continue our controlled product rollout, we expect to see this list of hospitals and prominent physicians expand nationally." The Full Research Report on Cardiovascular Systems Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
Smith & Nephew plc (ADR) Research Report
On November 26, 2013, Smith & Nephew plc (ADR) (Smith & Nephew) announced that it has agreed to acquire the assets and business of Politec Saúde relating to Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management products in Brazil. According to the Company, the proposed acquisition promises approximately one quarter of Politec's overall business. Smith & Nephew, however, did not disclose the terms of the transaction. Olivier Bohuon, CEO of Smith & Nephew, added, "Being closer to the customer is at the heart of our Emerging Markets strategy. Brazil is an exciting long-term opportunity and this is an important investment which creates a significant platform from which we can grow." The Full Research Report on Smith & Nephew plc (ADR) - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:
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He's such a cute little fella!! I enjoy so much pictures like this,as always Thanks for sharing.
The mud makes him look like a bronze statue.


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