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WaMu's deal team, including Mr. Fishman, left New York on Thursday night and caught a plane back to Seattle, not knowing that the company was about to be taken over by the OTS and sold to J.P. Morgan.I got a question: is this for real? Is this how the American government now acts?
More is sure to come in the press so I am loathe to speculate. But this is one of the more interesting intellectual puzzles of the past few years.

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Sales Rep for Manitoba-Sakatchewan
Louis Garneau Sports is an industry leader in sporting goods and apparel.
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Philadelphia Flyer, Chris Pronger, is to the Chicago Blackhawks as Syracuse Bulldogs, Ogilthorpe, is to the Kansas City Chiefs (in other words….he's a real meanie! Can you tell we're in ACT prep mode? By the way, you have seen the best sports movie of all time, Slap Shot, haven't you?).
To quote Frank Valli and the Four Seasons, "Oh what a night….." Vince Vaughn on the glass, Jeremy Roenick all choked up and misty eyed, Duncan Keith toothless, Patrick Kane with the game winning goal; Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup!!! Finally Eric Fergusson can shave his beard and Kathy Hart can shave her armpits (of Chicago's WTMX Eric & Kathy fame). The only thing better would have been to win it at home.
17,951 days have passed since the Hawks have won the Stanley Cup, and there are so many people to thank; Joel Quenneville for his fabulous coaching, Niemi and his mad goalie skills, Big Buff's big hits, Olympians Seabrook, Keith, Kane and Toews, and Marian Hossa's showing at the Stanley Cup Finals, on three teams, in the past three years (I guess the third time's the charm!). What could be more exciting than seeing the 22 year old, team captain, Jonathon Toews winning the Play-off MVP!?!
In keeping with hockey's greatest tradition, each player is allowed 24 hours with the Stanley Cup, to do with whatever they see fit. As the More is More Mom®, if I had 24 hours with the Cup, I would fill it to the rim with Pino Grigio and we would visit every TJ Maxx and More in the tri-state area. As a hockey fan, a hockey mom and a native Chicagoan I couldn't be prouder and happier for our Chicago Blackhawks!
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Photo Flash: La MaMa's THE ETIQUETTE OF DEATH World Premiere
La MaMa presents the World Premiere of The Etiquette of Death, a Chris Tanner Production co-directed by Everett Quinton and Julie Atlas Muz, and choreographed by Julie Atlas Muz, with contributions by a slew of New York's finest downtown artists. The Etiquette of Death, the final show of La MaMa's 50th Anniversary season, runs now through July 1, 2012 in a limited engagement at the Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue & the Bowery in New York City. The show opens tonight, June 16. Check out photos from the production below!
Contributing writers and composers include Penny Arcade, Lance Cruce, Angela DiCarlo, Martha Girdler, Jeremy Halpern, John Jesurun, Beena Kamlani, Taylor Mac, Stephen McCauley, Edgar Oliver, Brandon Olson, Greta Jane Pedersen, Jon Ritter, Penny Rockwell, Tony Stavick, SebastIan Stuart and Chris Tanner.
Death is a messy and terrifying horror. Or, it can be a quiet, unapologetic thief in the night. For the past twenty-five years living in the East Village Chris Tanner has been surrounded by death. He's obsessed with how the dying and those who love them behave in the face of it. When you explore the artifice and manners that surround this unruly journey – the etiquette of death - the outcome can be absurd, paradoxical, wrenching, and at times, hilarious. He's asked a group of artists he admires to help him put together a collage of scenes, songs, poetry, music and dance that explores the "Etiquette of Death."
The cast includes Robert Appleton, Beth Dodye Bass, Kirstan Clifford, Matthew Crosland, Lance Cruce, Angela DiCarlo, Machine Dazzle, Jezebel Express, Angie Hobin, Sarah Kraynik, Agosto Machado, Joseph Mahan, Brandon Olson, Greta Jane Pedersen, Eugene the Poogene, Everett Quinton, Yosvany Reyes, Mike Russnak, Chris Sharp and Chris Tanner.
The creative and design team includes Jeremy Halpern (Musical Director), Steven Hammel (Set Design), Becky Hubbert (Costume Design), Susan Hamburger (Lighting Design), Chuck Hettinger (Props), Perfidia (Wig Design), Daniel Nelson (Assistant Director) and Leonie Ettinger (Production and Stage Manager).
Chris Tanner has been part of the La MaMa family since 1979. He has worked and collaborated with John Vaccaro, SebastIan Stuart, Everett Quinton, Lance Cruce, Julie Atlas Muz, Penny Arcade, Maria Irene Fornes, Cyndi Lauper, David Lynch, Ildiko Nemeth and The New Stage Theatre Company, Ridiculous Theatrical Company, Mabou Mines and The Wooster Group. During the last 10 years, he has been performing with Karen Finley's Make Love, a touring cabaret show in memorial of the 9/11 attacks. In 2013 he'll be performing his new one-man show, Tippy Toes Tanner, produced by Howard Kaplan. Tanner is also a painter, visual and collage artist and has had over 20 solo shows in New York and abroad. His current solo show of paintings, drawings and sculpture are on display through July 1 at the Atrium Gallery in St. Louis. Tanner's been an East Village resident for a number of years and was born in a Buick in Southern California. To see his work, follow this link.
Everett Quinton recently performed Bennett in Tom Stoppard's Travesties at McCarter Theater Center in Princeton, New Jersey. He was a member of Charles Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company. Since leaving the company, Quinton has been freelancing around the world. He has appeared at The Shakespeare Theater in D.C., The Arizona Theater Company, The Empty Space in Seattle and the Drill Hall in London, where he performed his one man show Bitch Slapped by God.
Julie Atlas Muz is an independent artist, choreographer, star of stage and screen that has been around the world and around the block more then twice. Muz hails form Detroit and has been crowned Miss Coney Island and Miss Exotic World. She has stomped down the red carpet of Cannes with her award winning film Tournee. For more info, click here.
Performances are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 5:30pm with the exception of the Sunday, June 24 performance, which will be at 2:30pm. Tickets are $18 for adults and $13 for students and seniors and can be purchased online here, in person at the box office or by calling 212-475-7710. The show contains nudity and is appropriate for ages 17 and up. The running time is 2 hours and 30 minutes including an intermission. La MaMa is accessible from the F train to 2nd Ave. or the #6 train to Bleecker St.
For more information visit LaMaMa.org or www.Facebook.com/EtiquetteofDeath.
Chris Tanner as Joan Girdler and Everett Quinton as Death
Brandon Olson as Joey Girdler and the Cast of THE ETIQUETTE OF DEATH
Everett Quinton as Death and the Cast of THE ETIQUETTE OF DEATH
Greta Jane Pedersen as Isis and the Cast of THE ETIQUETTE OF DEATH
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well instead of posting entirely happy about the fact that for nearly all countries (exception for now Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Norway) that I offered contourlines for - now have them integrated, I have to say that at least the Alps and Germany the upload crashed - so please don't post further comments and emails about the countries currently not downloadable.
After last week I spent a lot of time of fixing my website server, I didn't found time to get in the updates timely enough for checking that they are okay before going on holidays. I'm in Dubai on stopover on my way to China with my girlfriend and even though everything is really modern here, well working internet seems to be big trouble (tried 3 internet cafes besides my hotel so far and at all places internet really trickles in). Means I currently don't manage to get a stable/quick enough connection to log into my server to schedule the uploads to be done again. I hope I can do so tomorrow evening, else I'll try from Beijing (hope that i get through the big internet wall without problems...
For the future I'll try to setup a folder syncing between the server I generate the maps on, and my website server from which on the maps are mirrored to GWDG cause upload breakups got a bit unstable lately.
Also I'll try to generate contourlines for the Europe Map and some more country maps. The new contourlines are of higher quality than the ones before because due to phyghtmap being released I was able to take the 1" files from viewfinderpanoramas instead of the 3" files, meaning 300% better resolution for the alps - hence higher quality. Also now there are no more cutting artefacts - so the contourlines are a bit cleaner (wasn't a big problem though). At some (very very few) places due to data holes in the DEM data there are still artefacts - but e.g. for the alps this are 3 places where this problem exists. The contourlines are definitely of higher quality than in the latest Garmin maps of Austria/Germany, but not so good of course than in printed 1:25k topo maps that still bought the contourlines from the national map survey agencies.
So far so good, I'll just edit this post once the problems are solved.
EDIT: Tuesday 13:00 GMT: All countries should be correctly uploaded now. Europe full Velomap/Openmtbmap Premium downloads should be working again by 15:00 GMT.


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Simplicity and elegance characterize the SR7005. First seen on Marantz's Model 9 amplifier, the iconic porthole display, complete with the Marantz "Star" symbol, provides "at a glance" status checks on input selection and gain setting. The drop-down door hides a vacuum fluorescent display, secondary controls, and connectors from sight until you need them.
Fits almost anywhere
Barely 16" deep from front panel controls to speaker terminals, the SR7005 fits where other receivers can't – on a shelf or in a custom cabinet.
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With audio circuitry that includes our proprietary HDAM (Hyper-Dynamic Amplifier Module) circuits, Current Feedback topology, and seven fully-discrete, 125 watt amplifiers, the SR7005 provides the dynamic music and soundtrack reproduction you demand.
Vinyl aficionados rejoice! Enjoy Marantz-quality sound from your entire record collection, thanks to the current-feedback MM phono input.
HDAMs combine the short signal path advantages of ICs (integrated circuit) and opamps (operational amplifier) with the superior sound quality of separate circuit components. An HDAM's size is important, particularly in an A/V receiver where space is very limited. Because HDAMs are discrete designs, Marantz engineers are free to choose the parts best able to preserve the sonic details of your favorite sources.
Current Feedback
Current feedback circuits usually exhibit faster rise and fall times and higher slew rates than their voltage feedback cousins. (Think of rise and fall times as an automobile's acceleration and braking capabilities respectively. Slew rate is analogous to a car's cornering ability.)
As a consequence, current feedback designs track rapid sonic changes more accurately and thus sound more natural.
Discrete Amplifiers
Each of the SR7005's seven amplifiers is built with the finest discrete components, not off-the-shelf "Power Pack" ICs. As a result, each amplifier delivers 125 continuous watts over the entire audio bandwidth for visceral bass and natural, unforced mid and high frequencies.
M-DAX – Makes you iPod and MP3's Sound Better
Marantz's M-DAX 2, an updated and refined version of the original Marantz Dynamic Audio eXpander, calculates just the amount of high frequency information typical file compression formats remove – and then restores it so you enjoy full fidelity when playingc back MP3 or WMA music files.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) has become the de facto standard for connecting components in today's best home entertainment systems. The SR7005 fully supports the latest 1.4a version with six inputs (one on the front panel) and two outputs. You'll enjoy the convenience of single-cable connections, the latest 3D technology, an Audio Return Channel, and Standby Pass-Through. In addition, HDMI 1.4a supports a host of other performance enhancements.
The SR7005 makes your home entertainment world far, far larger than you imagined. In addition to conventional sources such as Blu-ray players and set-top cable/satellite boxes, the SR7005 A/V receiver gives you easy ways to listen to the music you've already stored on an iPhone or other portable music player, show your photos on the big screen, stream audio from a wide variety of sources, and enjoy music from your Bluetooth-enabled devices wirelessly with the optional RX101 module.
The SR7005's Ethernet connection is DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7 compliant. This means it's easier for you access and enjoy digital music on your PC.
The SR7005 connects to your home network, interfacing with other connected components while putting you in touch with virtually everything on the web. You can utilize third-party I/P control systems, perform remote maintenance, and get firmware updates to make your system work better!
Streaming Media
Access the world of Internet streamed media through various user interfaces and software. Choose from 1000s of Internet radio stations with vTuner. Listen to your favorite music through Rhapsody, Napster, and Pandora. Share photos with flickr. In other words, connect!
Bluetooth Wireless Audio (with optional RX101)
Enjoy the world of wireless audio the SR7005. Just plug the optional RX101 Bluetooth module into the SR7005's rear panel M-XPort and you can enjoy traditional Marantz sound quality from your favorite Bluetooth-capable sources such as iPod, iPad and smart-phones.
Surround Sound Processing
The SR7005 handles all of today's most advanced surround sound formats. You'll find a full roster of Dolby technologies such as TrueHD, Digital Plus, Pro Logic IIz, IIx, II, Virtual Speaker, and Dolby Headphone. From dts, we've included HD Master Audio, High Resolution Audio, ES Discete6.1, Matrix6.1, Neo:6, 96/24, Express, and Neural Surround.
In addition to these surround formats, you'll also find Audyssey's MultEQ XT Auto Calibration, MultEQ Pro for custom installations, Audyssey DSX, Dynamic Volume, and Dynamic EQ.
In short, the SR7005 lets you build the perfect sonic environment so you can enjoy your favorite sources./P>
Video Features
Anchor Bay 10-bit Video Processor/Scaler
The ABT2015 10-bit processor, Anchor Bay's fourth-generation video engine, provides exceptional performance including transcoding, deinterlacing, and scaling to give you the flexibility and convenience once restricted to video professionals.
Thanks to this processing power, you can now connect all your video sources, even legacy formats such as videotapes, and display their outputs via HDMI on your high definition TV.
User Interface
New color GUI/On-Screen Display
Easy selection. Easy customization. Easy operation. Those are the benefits of the SR7005's new color GUI (Graphical User Interface)/On-Screen Display. Simplified yet comprehensive menu screens, liberal use of color, and consistent navigation commands make it easy to choose the performance parameters you want and integrate the SR7005 with the rest of your system.
Dual-line high density dot matrix information display
In addition to the main information display centered on the front panel, there's a second and even more comprehensive source of information behind the panel's drop-down door. This display shows menu choices for custom setup and other data to help you get the most out of your new A/V receiver. The main benefit? Convenience. There's no need to turn on your TV to set up or change settings. Do it all from the front panel!
Custom Setup Options
The SR7005 offers a plethora of setup options. You can rename inputs to match your system components, even skip unused inputs for faster access to the ones you do want to watch. You can set volume levels for initial turn-on, establish volume limits, and adjust muting to your preference. For multi-zone operation, you can select different audio sources for Zones 2 and 3, even add a different composite or component video source for Zone 2. There are configurable 7.1 preamp outputs as well as a second subwoofer output particularly useful in large rooms. Input Rename, Skip, Level control
Tuner Features
In addition to over-the-air FM an AM broadcasts, the SR7005's internet capabilities will keep you audio-surfing for hours! To help you keep track of all the stations you'll discover, you'll find a total of 56 tuner presets (eight stations in each of seven groups). So you can memorize your favorite broadcasts, even those from the Internet, for easy and repeatable access.
Don't forget the SR7005's HD Radio capability either. Enjoy FM that sounds (almost) as good as CD and AM that often outperforms conventional FM.
Ready for satellite radio? So is the SR7005. Simply add a Sirius home docking station (and a subscription) to get access to a wide variety of exclusive programming. Remember that the SR7005's presets work for satellite stations also so it's easy to tune in your favorite shows.Miscellaneous Features:Speaker Connections
The SR7005 provides 11 pairs of high quality four-way binding post speaker connectors. This lets you connect speakers for a full 7.1 system in your main room, add height and/or wide speakers to that system and still have connections left over for speakers in different zones! So when you choose different surround modes, or opt for stereo throughout your home, or a combination of the two, you don't have to disconnect or reconnect any speakers! Just let the SR7005's microprocessor route the appropriate signals to the proper speakers and enjoy the result.
RS-232C connector
This connector means your SR7005 is ready for the most advanced remote control systems, even "whole house" approaches that integrate heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, security, and communications, with your home entertainment needs.
Other Custom-Install Features
The SR7005 provides a "Flasher In" jack for remote IR control applications, a Marantz RC-5 remote input and output for complete compatibility with legacy Marantz products, and an external IR (infrared) reception capabilities with the optional RX101 module.
A detachable AC cord (IEC 320 2-pin type) and 2 DC "trigger" outputs ease system connections while a backlight LCD pre-programmed/learning remote control put it all at your fingertips.
And the optional RMK8003AV Rack Mount Kit lets you place the SR7005 in a professional-style equipment rack if you desire.


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SEATCA's Tobacco Tax Program Manager Sophapan Ratanachena said the manual was not to be trusted because transnational tobacco companies funded and provided data for it.
"A tobacco tax roadmap developed in collaboration with the tobacco industry is a dangerous proposition for both tax revenue and public health," she said.
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"It is important that governments protect their public health policies, including tobacco taxation, from commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry."
An academic review of the manual's section on tobacco taxation reveals contradictions and inconsistencies when compared to international best practices and recommendations in Article 6 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).
University of Cape Town Professor Hana Ross said that on the surface the manual and FCTC guidelines seemed to align on some issues. "However, the main principles and views that the manual promotes often contradict its analysis and recommendations," she said.
"It also runs contrary to international best practices on tobacco taxation outlined in the Article 6 Guidelines."
The manual's main faults are:
- It fails to acknowledge the evidence and recommendations to reduce tobacco demand in FCTC Article 6 guidelines;
- It states that Indonesia is an example of a country with high taxes that drive illicit trade. But in another document, the ITIC claims Indonesia has the lowest penetration of illicit tobacco products in the region;
- The manual warns against substantial tobacco tax increases, even if some countries in the ASEAN region and many others globally have successfully increased tax to reduce tobacco use while also boosting their tax revenues;
- Cigarette affordability is driven by tobacco taxes and also by industry-set prices, which the manual conveniently does not address;
- Its very strong opposition to tobacco tax earmarking contrasts sharply with recommendations in Article 6 guidelines;
- The manual falsely claims that the tobacco industry's system of tracking and tracing tobacco products (Codentify) is compliant with the FCTC Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products.
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The tenth edition of the Essential Drugs Monitor addresses a range of topics related to drugs. The feature articles are an update on the 43rd World Health Assembly and an article on the creation of the New Emergency Health Kit. Delegates at the 43rd Assembly reaffirmed the World Health Organization's Revised Drug Strategy and called for a strengthening of the Action Programme on Essential Drugs. Denmark stated their support for the Action Programme and Switzerland stated that the evaluation produced useful recommendations for its continued success. Other countries including the United States, Germany, Zambia and Japan contributed perspectives on ways to further strengthen the Action Programme. The "New Emergency Health Kit" was revised by the WHO, other United Nations agencies and other emergency relief organizations to address the need for streamlined drug donation following a natural disaster or other emergency. Drugs are often among the first requested materials during the emergency phase of disasters. Before the revision in 1987, most donated drugs would arrive to an affected location expired, damaged, unsorted or useless. The Kit aims to provide a basic provision of drugs and medical supplies for populations with disrupted or nonexistent medical facilities.
The rest of this Monitor includes updates on national drug policy, rational use and the recent readership survey. Burundi and Myanmar are featured in articles that detail the latest developments surrounding their national drug policies. An article by Dr. O Akerele, Program Manager of Traditional Medicine at the WHO, discusses the traditional use of medicinal plants. He addresses the need for developed countries to increase their understanding of traditional medicinal practices as a key step in harnessing the potential of these treatment methods. The results of the readership survey that the Monitor conducted are described in an article complete with a readership profile, ratings and comment summaries. Another article highlights the problem of non-compliance among pregnant women with anaemia, and how they often deviate from treatment regimens due to cultural beliefs, attitudes toward medication, logistical factors and marketing techniques. The Newsdesk features articles on rational use, and the Published Lately section includes a review of the WHO's Action Programme on Essential Drugs by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.


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[…] via Giraffes at Shindzela Safari Lodge — Janaline's world journey […]
While on my first Safari at Shindzela tented safari lodge within the Timbavati Private Game Reserve I got to see some of the most beautiful animals. Giraffes have always fascinated me and getting to see them up close was amazing!!
They such regal looking animals, and moved at a slow and relaxed pace, even though we were just a couple of meters away. It is quite hard to imagine that these tall creatures can run at speeds of up to 35 mph over short distances.
Giraffes only need to drink water once every couple of days. As they get most of their water from their plant-based diet. I guess this is a good thing considering their height makes the process of drinking quite difficult.
Giraffes' tongues can be up to 20 inches long and are darkly coloured, which is thought to help protect them during frequent sun-exposure. I tried to get a glimpse of this darkly coloured tongue but it seemed quite impossible, even though we were so close.
You can tell if a giraffe is male or female by looking at the horns. Both male and female giraffes have horns, but the tops of the horns on a male are almost always bald while a female's horns will be completely covered with hair. Females don't fight, so they never lose the hair on their horns.
They are beautiful creatures and I would love to see some more of them.
[…] via Giraffes at Shindzela Safari Lodge — Janaline's world journey […]
This is so amazing and incredible…
Such beautiful creatures!
Oh wow it looks incredible!
It was fabulous being this close to them!
They are a favourite of mine too! Great information and pics 🙂
Thank you Julie!! i have learnt so much about animals while on this safari and am still learning now that I am posting about them.
If only I could get that up close to a giraffe🙂
It amazed me how close we got to the animals on this safari. They were quite peaseful and tolerated us for quite a while.
They look like really gentle creatures, just minding their business from way up high..hahaha 🙂
I agree with that. It doesn't look like they can do anyone any harm!
amazing pics of amazing creatures!
Thank you very much. I would love to see a baby giraffe next time!!
Such great information!!!! I didn't know half of that!
Thank you so much. I learnt a lot about these and other amazing animals this holiday. It was a fabulous experience.
You were lucky to be so close. Lovely photos!
It was amazing to get so close. And it surprised me that they didn't imediately run away but just kept going about their own business.
Awesome pictures. Beautifully captured.
What a fabulous trip! Beautiful photos. Thank you for the post! 😍🔝🔝
Thank you Amy!! It was an amazing trip and I am actually still sorting through all my animal photos. It is hard to choose which ones to keep!
Awesome creatures! Repeating myself, but I do love your posts and animal photography 🙂
Thank you so much Elitsa!! I will hopefully be posting about all the other amazing animals I saw on safari soon. Well, as soon as I have gone through all the photos I took….
That would be great 🙂 Btw, I totally understand – sorting digital memories out takes a lot of time (I'm a bit old-fashioned – love printed photos and albums, so synchronizing cameras and laptops is always a bit too much for my Gemini tech-nature) 😀 Anyway, please, do let me know if you have photos of cheetahs – my favourite ❤ 📷
They truly are beautiful animals.
And so calm, they just look like they are chilling and don't have a care in the world.
What an amazing experience! 🦒
I agree, it was amazing!! Was fabulous to get so close to these beautiful creatures.
I have always had a soft spot for giraffes, these are beautiful pictures and a great post. I almost want to for a wildlife tour.
Thank you so much! I would definitely recommend a safari, it is amazing seeing these animals out in the wild.
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This is the first in a series of snapshots of staffing climates in various countries around the globe that we hope to bring to you in 2012. We will shed light on the general characteristics of the countries' contingent workforce and answer questions such as what kind of industries are most likely to use temporary staffing services, which areas are seeing the most demand. The articles will also describe the "company culture" regarding temporary employees and talk about any contentious labor issues currently being debated. We hope you enjoy the international outlook. Happy travels.
A view of the small, but expanding, Mexican market
Ever since the mid-19th century explosion of cattle ranches and fruit production in the American southwest that served as the catalyst for a migratory agricultural workforce, Mexico's economy and labor market has been inextricably intertwined with that of its neighbor to the north. While the demands and the nature of Mexican industry have certainly evolved a great deal over the last century, today, Mexico's financial fortunes are still pinned to that of the United States — arguably more than any other nation around the globe. History has shown that the shocks of both economic upheaval (e.g. Great Depression, the 2008 recession) and political machinations (such as immigration legislation and NAFTA) are soon thereafter felt by Mexico's labor force.
Three Cities
Compared with other industrialized nations around the world, Mexico is a relatively minor player with regard to temporary staffing. The country had an estimated 24,000 daily full-time equivalents in 2009, according to the International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies (Ciett). That low figure is dwarfed by the more than 2 million FTEs employed daily in the United States. Just three cities account for the majority of Mexico's temporary labor market: Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey; the market in the rest of the country is not nearly as developed.
A large reason for the low temp numbers is governmental protections placed on labor in the country. In September 2011, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ranked Mexico as the 8th most-protected employment market in the world based on analysis involving the difficulty of both dismissing individual workers with regular contracts and enacting mass layoffs. For example, severance packages are mandatory by law in Mexico, and can quickly become prohibitively expensive when seniority premiums are included.
Still, Mexico is a growing market that many international corporations are eyeing for expansion. In fact, Staffing Industry Analysts, the publisher of this magazine, identified the country as the sixth-most attractive staffing market in the world as determined by short-term growth potential. Indeed, the proximity of talent is definitely an attraction for U.S. businesses.
The Landscape
ManpowerGroup Inc., Adecco S.A., Kelly Services Inc. and Randstad Holding NV are the dominant players in a staffing market of more than 600 suppliers, according to Edmundo Escobar, president of staffing firm Rolling Personnel and the founding member of Asociación Mexicana de Empresas de Capital Humano, Mexico's staffing association.
Within the managed services market, TAPFIN (a division of ManpowerGroup), nextSource, and KellyOCG top the ranks of temporary and contract services provider, with TAPFIN boasting roughly $35 million in spend, according to research from Staffing Industry Analysts. Among vendor management systems, Provade and nextSource dominate the marketplace, splitting nearly $70 million between the two firms in 2010.
The work is varied. Kelly's Sergio Gomez, vice president and general manager of Latin America operations, identifies the light industrial sector as its biggest segment by far — by 50 percent to 60 percent. The remainder of the temporary workers serve in administrative positions, as well as some specific technical fields, such as information technology and oil and petroleum engineering. The company also sees some demand for salespeople, supervisors, managers and even commercial directors, Gomez says.
Importing Technical Talent
However, Gomez adds that specialized technical skills are most in demand in Mexico, particularly pertaining to the IT and engineering sectors. Mexico is the seventh-largest producer of oil in the world, with oil revenue generating 14 percent of the country's export earnings. The country has recently made steps to denationalize the petroleum industry, but foreign companies such as TransCanada and BP have been unable to acquire sufficient native technical talent, and thus have been forced to recruit engineers from Venezuela and other parts of Latin America.
Kelly has addressed the dearth of specialized skills in the region by exploring "screen to screen" staffing, explains Mike Webster, executive vice president and general manager of the Americas at Kelly. In such an arrangement, employees could telecommute over vast distances, "as opposed to those in the light industrial sector, where the workers have to live and work right there."
Such an arrangement, however, still demands that foreign workers possess the necessary communication skills, which are even more critical in sales and administrative fields.
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In Mexico, contingent labor is at the center of discussion regarding labor regulations and social security obligations. Thalia Ortiz, marketing manager of Randstad in Mexico, explains that "there has been one significant change as a result of the 2009 modification of a labor regulation for private companies by the IMSS (Mexican Institute of Social Security)." The amendment requires client companies to be responsible for social security taxes if the employee-leasing company fails to pay its proper taxes by misclassifying workers; since there's no workers' compensation insurance in Mexico, employees are classified according to risk.
And the taxes can be substantial. According to Rolling Personnel's Escobar, social security taxes, which include medical, pension, maternity leave and workers' compensation as well as housing, can be as much as 37 percent of an employee's base pay. And some employers have found ways to skirt the taxes by designating workers as "partners" instead of employees, in effect creating a "black market" of labor, Escobar says. In fact, that was the impetus of the creation of AMECH, he says. Only about 100 of the staffing companies operating in the country comply with the law. AMECH created a certification and members — 16 to date — undergo regular third-party audits to prove compliance.
"During the last few months, there has been a great deal of controversy regarding labor reform," says Ortiz, "the goal of which was to fight those companies that are illegally using outsourcing in order to evade tax obligations. The challenge for Mexico is to enact labor reform in the sector of temporary work which, unfortunately, has been postponed once again because of political interests."
With 80 percent of Mexico's exports heading to America, the recent economic slowdown of the United States trickled down to its neighbor to the south soon afterward. Mexico suffered a sizable recession in 2009, shrinking by 8.2 percent during the first three months of the year. Gomez explains that because Mexico has always depended on the U.S. economy, whenever the U.S. has any economic turmoil, Mexico feels the effects, "each time, more and more rapidly. Following the last U.S. recession, we felt it in Mexico six months later. In addition, immigrants who had gone to America return because of a lack of opportunities there." However, in terms of staffing, such populations represent "the low level of the pyramid — the labor, not the talent."
One of the differences now from past downturns, Webster adds, is that when talking with clients, and especially these multinationals, "we find there's been a secular shift. These clients are being a bit more cautious with regards to the makeup of their workforce, so that has been an advantage for us. Unlike the past (recessions), this one may change the makeup of the workforce model. I think companies are more conscious whether they be in Mexico or stateside — and the fluidity that we offer may become more of the norm as opposed to the exception."


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I am impressed with the way OpenAcademic unifies powerful social-software technologies - the learner centred experience of Elgg, the community functionality of Drupal and Moodle's course management + a Media Wiki. Refreshingly though, openacademic.org isn't just buzz - it is actually happening. Coincidently, listening to a webcast the other day, some North American educators were discussing the prospect of a tool that unified various education focussed open-source social software technologies; I realised later they were talking about OpenAcademic. This discussion on EdTechTalk about ePortfolios in schools was of particular interest. It totally changed my understanding of what an ePortfolio should and could be.
I firmly believe the future of the ePortfolio as a concept is central to a future system-wide SOE (Standard Operating Environment) based on a social-software system (hopefully flexible and open-source) such as is mooted at openacademic.org. Perhaps beginning at the end of the decade? We teachers are currently attempting work with unsuited technologies, trying to achieve e protfolios we know have advantages for students, parents and teachers alike. What we really need are collaborative social-software systems hosted on the Internet in relatively open yet still safe and secure networked environment. In the real-world, I accept this is some way off as an SOE, but still similar systems are within reach at the moment - a hosted version of Moodle, or as a simple content management system, WordPress for example: take the interface for the writing (blogging) system which is simple in form - *the emphasis with social software tools is on student produced content, and collaboration* - not WordArt - if I may just highlight an odd primary school example that some of my esteemed colleagues see using ICTs as meaning. In keeping with the focus on learning content and collaboration, the filing system and presentation online is automated - these two large stumbling blocks are removed to allow the building of effective ePortfolios. In fact even the Moodle and WordPress interfaces are simpler than those of offline business/office tools we currently contort to fit educational needs such as Word, PowerPoint and Publisher.
In terms of the efficacy of ePortfolios as a 'reporting' mechanism in a K-7 setting there is definitely potential for a social-software e portfolio to be of great use. The time-saving aspect of a system utilising Elgg, Moodle, MediaWiki, Drupal or WordPress will appeal to teachers; for example they can easily be set-up to categorise writing and multimedia into Learning Area archives - for planning, reflection, negotiation, debate and again *collaboration* with teachers, cohorts and even external input (eg. schools overseas). In terms of assessment tasks, and avoiding the paper chase, they would are automatically archived to the database and saved as learning snapshots (writing, video, music, art, Kahhotz etc) because the students (with assistance) will have selected the appropriate learning area assessment "tag" for their work. Drafts can be saved and not displayed until publish is clicked. Teachers can moderate all collaboration via their in-box by clicking on approve, edit or delete when comments or completed tasks are published. An interesting discussion in the webcast above was the North American New Hampshire District model; ePortfolios documenting the learning journey and assessment linked to competency modules (our outcomes), and the association of projects and matching those with competencies (our levels). It would be awesome to have the Curriculum Framework integrated into such a system here. I've noticed Math is rarely included in the discussion on ePortfolios for obvious reasons - but for example, in a Primary School setting a screenshot could be taken of a score achieved in Year 3 Math Measurement at http://rainforestmaths.com/ for example - students could then blog (write/type) about their understanding in relation to the score displayed in the screenshot. Acheivement certificates from Mathletics could also be used. Maybe online maths syllabus tasks will in time become part of a social-software based SOE ePortfolio.
Possibly the greatest benefit of a such a social-software ePortfolio system is it's usage for the duration of a student's school life. Samples of learning difficulties could be recognised and collated by means of URI's. Social-software e portfolios will have the bonus of ownership too - students will take pride in their work and be impressed by it's volume and searchability for future reference. Different teachers over the time of a child's growth, from Year 3-7 for example, could easily refer to the yearly archives to gauge the development of understanding, expression, past themes covered, etc.
[Cross-posted] This post was initially a response to an email by Peter Trimble to the eChalk email list.


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Florida has the longest history of ranching of any state in the United States. This exhibit celebrates that long history and the continuing importance of cattle and ranching to the Florida economy and culture. This exhibit is presented in support of the Florida Folklife Program exhibit, Florida Cattle Ranching: Five Centuries of Tradition, currently on display at the Western Folklife Center, Elko, Nevada from January 18 - July 24, 2010. Images from the State Archives are used, along with information from the exhibit and new photographs from folklorist Bob Stone, to illustrate how cattle, the people who raise them, and the cultural importance of ranching have changed since cattle first arrived with the earliest Spanish explorers more than 400 years ago. This exhibit showcases the work, play, tradition, and artistry that ranching represents in Florida.
Special thanks to Tina Bucuvalas and Bob Stone of the Florida Folklife Program, co-curators of the Florida Cattle Ranching exhibit, who provided the historical background and Bob Stone's own images for this presentation.
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Florida's cattle industry, one of the oldest and largest in the nation, is vital to the state's well-being. Ranching is an essential economic activity that preserves many aspects of the natural landscape, protects water resources, and maintains areas used by wildlife or for recreation. Yet few know about Florida's unique ranching traditions, which have been adapted to the subtropical climate and influenced by the state's distinctive history.
In Florida, those who own or work cattle traditionally have been called cowmen. In the late 1800s they were often called cow hunters, a reference to hunting for cattle scattered over the wooded rangelands during roundups. At times the terms cowman and Cracker have been used interchangeably because of similarities in their folk culture. Today the western term "cowboy" is often used for those who work cattle.
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Wharf where cattle were hurriedly pushed along chutes and crowded into every available spot on board schooners that plowed the waters between Punta Rassa, Tampa, St. Andrews Bay, Charlotte Harbor, and Cuba. Many ships carried 200 head or more per trip.
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At the far left is Crayton Parker, in the middle is Tom Smith on a horse named Boomerang, and at the right is Aunt Jeanie feeding hay to a cow.
Florida ranching has evolved from many different cultural traditions, though the most important sources were the marshy coastal areas of Andalusia, Spain, and the hill regions of Britain and Ireland. In Andalusia, ranchers living in towns hired cow hands (vaqueros), who marked or branded the cattle, managed them from horses, and moved them to different locations during the year. They later brought long-horned Andalusian cattle to the Americas. In highland Britain and Ireland, herders marked or branded cattle for identification, penned them at night for protection, and moved them to different pastures during the year. In the fall, the animals were sold to drovers, who used dogs and whips to drive them to markets or slaughterhouses. The Spanish and British took these traditions to the West Indies, where they were adapted to the tropical climate and combined to create ranching systems used throughout the Americas.
Florida's Andalusian/Caribbean cattle were the first in today's United States. Some scholars believe that cattle brought by the expeditions of Ponce de Leon in 1521 and Don Diego de Maldonado in 1540 escaped and survived in the wild. Organized ranching began with the founding of St. Augustine in 1565, when cattle from Spain and Cuba formed the basis of herds that fed the garrison and surrounding communities. In addition to herds owned by the Spanish and Indians, wild cattle flourished in the rangelands and prairies. Eventually Spanish colonists began exporting cattle to Cuba. During the 1600s, Spanish clergy raised cattle at the missions, where many Native Americans learned to tend them.
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Included in an article titled "Cracker Cowboys of Florida" published in Harper's New Monthly magazine v.91, issue 543, August 1895.
By 1700, Florida contained approximately 34 ranches and 20,000 head of cattle. After British-Creek Indian raids in 1702 and 1704 devastated Florida cattle ranchers, Indians sustained cattle raising in Florida. Many had established large herds of wild cattle and stock acquired from the Spanish. Cattle herding was vital culturally and economically to the early Seminoles, as attested to by the name of their leader, Cowkeeper (ca. 1710-1783). They remained Florida's major livestock producers throughout most of the 1700s.
During British rule (1763-1783), English planters and Creek Indians in west Florida owned substantial herds. Cowmen from Georgia and the Carolinas spread into north Florida during that period.
In early Florida, Europeans, Americans, and Indians stole cattle from each other. Rustling became particularly widespread by the second half of the 18th century, and was one of the elements that led to the Seminole Wars.
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Included in an article titled "Cracker Cowboys of Florida" published in Harper's New Monthly magazine v.91, issue 543, August 1895.
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He amassed a fortune in the cattle business and endowed the Summerlin Institute.
Jacob Summerlin (1820-1893). Reputedly the first child born in the Florida Territory, Jake Summerlin was said to have started working cattle and cracking whips by seven years of age. At 16, he travelled south to central Florida, where he earned his fortune raising cattle in the Kissimmee and Peace River areas. Summerlin became one of the state's wealthiest men before he reached 40. He and his partners sold cattle to Cuba and the U.S. Naval Base in Key West. He purchased large land parcels in southwest Florida, including a wharf at Punta Rassa. During the Civil War, Summerlin smuggled beef to the Confederates by shipping it out of present day Charlotte Harbor, then later sold cattle to Union soldiers at Ft. Myers. After the war he donated land to establish a school in Bartow. In Orlando, he opened the Summerlin Hotel, donated the land for Lake Eola Park, and became the City Council's first president.
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He amassed a fortune in the cattle business and endowed the Summerlin Institute.
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When the U.S. took possession of Florida in 1821, it was described as a "vast, untamed wilderness, plentifully stocked with wild cattle." Florida "scrub" or Cracker cattle were descended from the mix of Spanish and British breeds. These hardy creatures survived on native forage, tolerated severe heat, insect pests, and acquired immunity to many diseases.
Early Florida cowmen survived in difficult conditions. They fought off panthers, wolves, bears, and cattle rustlers. Cowmen spent weeks or months on cattle drives across difficult marshes and dense scrub woods, often enduring burning heat, torrential thunderstorms, and hurricane winds. From central Florida they sometimes drove cattle as far as Jacksonville, Savannah, and Charleston. This gradually changed in the 1830s when the cattlemen re-established trade with Cuba, and Tampa, Punta Gorda, and Punta Rassa became important export ports.
The number of cattle increased rapidly from the 1840s until the Civil War. Florida was second only to Texas in per capita value of livestock in the South. After the Armed Occupation Act of 1842, cattlemen from the overstocked states of Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas homesteaded 200,000 acres in Florida. Some seized range territory that the Seminoles had been forced to relinquish as a consequence of the Seminole Wars. The newcomers often brought foundation herds that interbred with wild scrub cattle. Few cattlemen owned grazing land since there was extensive open range. By mid-century, ranchers were running large herds on the extensive open range in central and south Florida.
Wars provided an economic boost for Florida cattlemen, who provisioned armies during the Seminole, Civil, and Spanish American Wars. Although the Civil War disrupted the Cuban trade, Florida cowmen became beef suppliers to both armies. Hides, tallow, and meat from Florida were so important for the Confederacy that a Cow Cavalry was organized to protect herds from Union raiders.
After the Civil War there were still wild cattle in Florida, as well as attractive markets to the north and south. During the next three decades, trade boomed with Cuba, Key West, and Nassau, and Florida became the nation's leading cattle exporter. From 1868 to 1878, ranchers received millions of dollars in gold doubloons for over 1.6 million cattle exported to Cuba. The Cuban commerce provided income to cattlemen, merchants, and shippers, and contributed to the state's recovery from Reconstruction-era depression.
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Accompanying note: "Emperor Jr. 10th owned by T.P. Chaires Jr. of Bradenton, Florida. One of the outstanding Brahman Bulls in Florida. This is the second generation of Florida bred cattle imported from India. Florida rates second in the U.S. in pure bred Brahman cattle."
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Rough and Ready, two cowboys wearing handguns and boots, are two Gainesville residents. Archie L. Jackson, left, was the son of a Confederate veteran and grandfather of an Alachua County rancher. Thomas McDonald, right, had a son, Harrison H. McDonald, who was a county judge for many years. This photo was taken in the 1890s, after the two men had driven a herd of cattle from Old Town, forded the Suwannee River, and brought the herd close to Gainesville for grazing. This shot was taken about one block west of the courthouse, behind Steenberg's Hardware Store, later Thomas Hardware.
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L-R: Ed Wells, C. C. Carlton, W. N. "Pole" Duncan, Hooker Parker, unknown.
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These Games marked the first time NHL players were allowed to compete in the tournament. Surprise winners of the two preliminary round groups were Belarus and Kazakhstan, two former republics of the Soviet Union. Neither team however earned any victories in the final round. Buffalo Sabres star Dominik Hasek solidified his place as the world's top netminder by leading the Czech Republic to a surprise gold medal.
Since they had only 11 NHL players on their roster, the Czechs were rated no better than sixth in the 14-team competition. Hasek quickly enhanced that ranking by shutting out Finland 1-0 on opening day, beating the World Cup champion United States 4-1 in the quarterfinals and performing miracles in a 2-1 shoot-out upset of pre-tournament favourite Canada in the semifinals.
Then with the gold medal on the line, Hasek blanked Russia 1-0 sending fans back home in Prague into hysterics. Defenseman Petr Svoboda scored the only goal of the game in the third period. Russia, which defeated the Czechs 2-1 earlier in the tournament, wound up with the silver medal and Finland surprised Canada 3-2 behind the standout goaltending of third-stringer Ari Sulander to win the bronze.
The gold-medalists' victory over Canada was particularly memorable. Czech defenseman Jiri Slegr broke open a scoreless tie with a goal midway through the third period. Trevor Linden tied the score for Canada late in the game to force overtime. When both teams failed to score in a 10-minute extra period, a shoot-out followed. Robert Reichel of the Czech Republic was the only player to score. Hasek stopped five of the NHL's best players - Theoren Fleury, Ray Bourque, Joe Nieuwendyk, Eric Lindros and Brendan Shanahan.
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Volleyball Marathon going to extraordinary lengths for charity
Gosford, Australia, January 6, 2014 - A small program in Australia has sprouted into a new organization that use the sport of volleyball as a vehicle to do charity and help those in need around the world.
After just two years of running the local program, the 24 Hour Volleyball Marathon has expanded into a global effort with a new name: the World 24 Hour Volleyball Marathon.
While the organization is based in Gosford, major Australian and international cities are also involved in the cause, including Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Cambodia, Korea, China, New Zealand and USA.
Criterias for cities or countries looking to join this global marathon is:
1. the Host must be a 'non-profit' organisation;
2. only one Host per city;
3. for the first year, the Host must donate the money raised to the KIDS of their respective local hospital. The following year, the Host can choose to donate to the same hospital or another hospital; and
4. the Host is responsible for their own advertsing, fundraising effort and goodwill.


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The origins of The Women's Library can be traced back to the women's suffrage movement and the 1866 women's suffrage petition. This marked the beginning of the organised campaign for the vote which ended in 1928 when women achieved equal voting rights with men in the Equal Franchise Act.
The Women's Library began its life in a converted pub in Marsham Street, Westminster, as The Library of the London Society for Women's Service in 1926. It had two aims: to preserve the history of the women's movement, and to provide a resource for newly enfranchised women to enter public life.
The Library was renamed the Fawcett Library in 1957 and the Women's Library in 2002. The collection has had many homes and it moved to LSE in 2013 when it became custodians of the collection.
Eight documents from the Women's Library and the Parliamentary Archives were recognised by UNESCO on their UK Memory of the World Register in 2011.
The Women's Library collection is a cross-domain collection containing printed material, archives and 3D objects. The majority of the material dates from the late 19th century to present day. The focus is mainly UK, but there is some international material.
Ruth Cavendish Bentinck, a suffragist and socialist, donated over 1,000 books to the Women's Service Library in 1930. The main themes here are law, the home, fashion, education, health, work, and literature.
Overarching theme of the collection is campaigns for women's rights and for women's equality. The main sub-themes are:
Use Library Search to locate the books. These can also be browsed on the 3rd floor.
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Most of the material highlighted here is stored in closed access and must be consulted in The Women's Library Reading Room. Find out how to book your place and order material on our access archives and special collections page.
If you need specific help with any of the collections mentioned here get in touch with our Curator for Equality, Rights and Citizenship, Gillian Murphy.
Explore the collection through LSE Library's Google Arts and Culture page, which includes 8 Women's Suffrage exhibits and 100s of photographs, letters and other items from the Suffrage movement. Find out about the lives of campaigners including Emily Wilding Davison, Rosa May Billinghurst and Vera 'Jack' Holme.
35 rare books and 300 items from the 16th Century to the present day are available on the Digital Library. This resource is a representative sample of the collection.
Some of the photo collections are available in high resolution and ready for download from Flickr in The Women's Library album.
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MIDDLETON — At the 'Meet the Candidates' night March 8, a suggestion was proposed that the Selectmen meet more frequently than just twice a month. When they convened at the March 25 selectmen's meeting, they decided to respond to the suggestion and add an additional meeting each month. Their new schedule will now be the 1st, 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7 p.m.
Warmer weather is here — my crocuses are blooming! Whether we're in a rush to enjoy the beautiful weather or ducking inside to get out of a shower, don't get careless. The police would like to remind everyone to lock your vehicles, even if you're parked in the driveway.
Thanks to cooperation by our Middleton Police Department, five Cub Scouts from Pack 188 will earn their Bear Badges at a crossover ceremony in May. On Monday, March 25, Hadden Gerber, Timmy Prescott, Hunter Huppe and Kyle Hughes visited the station, learned how to dust for fingerprints and watched a demonstration of Raven's K-9 skills. Shelley Prescott, Pack Leader, said that Austin Brooks, had gone to the police station earlier and will also receive the Bear Badge.
The Recreation Committee keeps coming up with exciting new activities. They've come up with a sure-fire way to cure the winter-time blues; a trip to Mohegan Sun. Limited tickets are available for the excursion, offering round-trip from Middleton, free buffet dining and $15 to play with. The cost is $40 and you can call Joe or Tammy Bailey at 603-755-3225.
According to posted minutes on the SAU61 website, Middleton residents attended the March 4 Farmington School Board meeting. Discussed were various subjects of interest to Middleton residents, parents and taxpayers. To follow the developments of the tuition issues, the AREA Agreement, and other topics, consider attending the Middleton School Board meeting on Wednesday, April 10 and the AREA Agreement meeting on April 18. The School Board meeting will be at the Municipal Building at 6:30 p.m. The AREA Agreement meetings are held in the Town Hall at 6 p.m.
Police activity
From March 11 through March 24, police officers responded to 40 logged calls. Starting Monday, March 11 with identity fraud on Lincoln Road, a disturbance on Birch Road, and a couple of paperwork services on Kings Highway. A suspicious person/MV/activity on New Portsmouth Road that day was repeated twice more March 15 on Karen Road and Drew Road, then again on the 22nd in the beach area on Lakeshore Drive. March 12, Adams Way had a motor vehicle lockout and medical assist call, and messages were delivered to Karen Road and Lakeshore Drive. A total of six pistol permits were issued; one on the 12th, three on the 14th, and two on March 18, all at the station on Kings Highway. There were three mutual aid calls; one on March 12, two on the 19th on Park Drive in Farmington and on Governors Road in Milton. On the 13th, police did a welfare check on Route 153. One person was cited for driving after revocation on Route 153 on the 16th. There were two animal incidents, Silver Street on March 16 and on Route 153 on the 21st, with a dog running-at-large on Route 153 on the 18th. On March 14 police provided a department assist on Kings Highway and again on the 21st on Ridge Road. Tuesday, March 19 an assist was given to the fire department. Police responded to a domestic disturbance and suicide threat on Deer Run Road on March 17. There was a motor vehicle complaint on March 20 on Route 153 and two motor vehicle accidents occurred, one on the 20th on Route 153, the other on Silver Street on the 22nd.
A repossession notification was delivered on Kings Highway on March 21 and a civil standby was required on Silver Street, March 22. Someone attempted a burglary on Kings Highway on March 22 and there were two incidents of criminal trespass in March. One was on March 17 on Pond Road and on March 17 (new word!) in the curtilage of Deer Run Road. (I had to look that one up.) Curtilage is a legal term defining the land immediately surrounding a house or dwelling, where a homeowner can have a reasonable expectation of privacy. There's more, but get out your Merriam's and check it out.


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A New Dawn Pet Adoption
About Us A New Dawn Pet Adoption Center located at 202 W. San Augustine, Deer Park, Texas is a 501c(3) organization that was formed to help the city shelter with the increasing problem of overcrowding. We are a NO-Kill, limited intake center, staffed solely by volunteers. If you would like to know more about Volunteering, click here! Our goal is to provide a safe and loving home-like environment until a "forever home" can be found. At A New Dawn Pet Adoption Center our dogs have their own suites complete with a bed, toys, and blanket. The dogs are also given the opportunity to play in a safe and secure backyard several times a day. We also have the dogs socialize with us and other dogs throughout the day, to help them make the transition from the adoption center into a loving home. At A New Dawn Pet Adoption Center our cats are in a open cattery. They are encouraged to explore with toys or just sit in the sun by the window. Our volunteers interact with the cats several times a day to prepare them to be a loving companion in a household. A New Dawn Pet Adoption Center depends on You for its financial needs as we receive no governmental funding. Please help us continue to help God's creatures receive a second chance for a happy life!
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Just thought I'd start a thread looking at a couple of the media stories around the world. Apologies if there is already a thread for this.
Firstly in The Age, Dean Jones suggests now is the time for Phil Hughes to come in and consolidate his position at number three in the Aussie line-up ahead of the Ashes series'. Jones is South Australia's batting coach so will have seen Hughes very close up in the Sheffield Shield this season so is in a decent position to judge. It will be interesting to see exactly Hughes has eradicated his issues with feeding the slip cordon on a consistent basis, but his domestic form certainly impresses, currently averaging 51.80 in 10 innings.
Jones also recommends a number six berth for Shane Watson. It will allow him sufficient recovery time to enable him to throw down a few more overs, and he also has the ability to start against the second new ball and a game expansive enough to bat with the tail. I tend to agree with that and the promotion of Clarke to four.
Fight for threedom can decide Ashes
In the Mail and Guardian, the Johannesburg based read, Neil Manthorp reports on South Africa's new batting sensation Faf du Plessis, explaining his impact in Australia similar to that of JP Duminy in the previous tour there. I was massively impressed with du Plessis, having seen him in a few games over here for Lancashire he looked like he could be a useful limited overs player for SA sometime down the line, but the immediate success was indeed a surprise, but maybe not so much to those who knew more about him.
Late bloomer Faf du Plessis is pride of the Proteas | News | Sport | Mail & Guardian


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|Mathematician Vivienne Malone-Mayes, a professor at Baylor University from 1966-1994. Her picture was just added to her Wikipedia page.
Photo: The Texas Collection, Baylor University. CC BY-SA 2.0
Last month on her PLOS blog Absolutely Maybe, Hilda Bastian wrote about her efforts to improve the Wikipedia pages of black women in science by both expanding on the articles and by adding pictures to ones that don't have them. She writes:
As I've been combing through what seems like a bottomless pit of digitized old black and white photos of white scientists, the Black History Month stories and tweets about African-American women scientists were mostly about the same small group – although this year, plus the fabulous supersonic boost by Margot Lee Shetterly and the women of Hidden Figures.
That's not because the supply of African-American women scientists from the past with gripping stories is tapped out. It's not. Rather, when it comes to the stories of black women scientists, Diann Jordan writes, "The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few".
There is some randomness about whose stories have been told, who had compelling, high quality photos taken, and which images have surfaced online. Mostly it's not random, though. The odds are stacked against visibility in the historical record, as it was in life – and for many of the same reasons.Vivienne Malone-Mayes is one of the women Bastian mentioned in her post. Malone-Mayes got her Ph.D. in math from the University of Texas in 1966 after navigating challenges such as being ostracized by her fellow students and being barred from classes taught by R.L. Moore, venerated pedagogue and notorious racist. She was the first African American professor at Baylor University.
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The guide to Sheffield'sradical, alternative, ethicalbusiness and groups
Fri 20 Oct 2017, meet 10.30am Hunters Bar entrance to Endcliffe Park S11
A walking group for socialists, feminists, environmentalists and other political progressive people over fifty. Come along for a walk to Forge Dam and back, chatting with like-minded people. The plan is to meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday each month. To confirm, email firstname.lastname@example.com or just turn up. Please wear suitable footwear for a walk beside the river.Walking Politics on Meetup
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Health topics
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events (including disease), and the application of this study to the control of diseases and other health problems. Various methods can be used to carry out epidemiological investigations: surveillance and descriptive studies can be used to study distribution; analytical studies are used to study determinants.
Related sites
- Global Health Observatory
- World health statistics 2010
- Health statistics and health information systems
- Global burden of disease
- Global health atlas
- Health Metrics Network
- World Health Survey
- Global Foodborne Infections Network (GFN)
- STEPwise approach to surveillance (STEPS)
- Global Alert and Response (GAR)
- Weekly Epidemiological Record


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ST. LOUIS, March 26 (UPI) -- Nikolai Khabibulin turned aside all 43 shots he saw Tuesday, backstopping the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-0 whitewash of St. Louis.
Khabibulin stopped 21 shots in the second period alone as the Oilers were notching a pair of goals to break the contest open.
The shutout was the first of the season and the 46th in the career of the 40-year-old netminder, who improved to 3-3-1 on the season with the victory.
Jordan Eberle scored twice and Taylor Hall added a tally for the Oilers, who are three points out of a Western Conference playoff spot.
Jake Allen was pulled in the second period after yielding three goals on just seven shots for the Blues, who hold the seventh seed in the West.
Jaroslav Halak relieved and made 12-of-12 stops the rest of the way.


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Witnesses Describe Jordan Davis Shooting
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Witnesses have recounted how a Florida man fired at an SUV outside a Jacksonville convenience store, killing a teen, following an argument over loud music.
More witnesses and police officers will take the stand Friday in 47-year-old Michael Dunn's first-degree murder trial for fatally shooting 17-year-old Jordan Davis in 2012.
An argument began after Dunn told the Marietta, Ga., teen and his friends to turn down the music coming from their SUV. One of Davis' friends lowered the volume, but Davis then told him to turn it back up.
Steven Smith said he pulled up to the convenience store and went inside where the music was loud enough to be noticeable in the store. When Smith went outside, he said he noticed the music had stopped.
Smith said he heard someone from a Volkswagen Jetta say, "Nope, you're not going to talk to me that way." Smith testified that he then saw a man reach into the glove compartment through the passenger window, pull out a pistol and fire into the SUV.
The SUV started driving off and Smith said he noticed bullet holes in the side of the car.
Smith said he never saw anyone with a weapon in the SUV.
Another witness, Shawn Lee Atkins, said he was sitting in his truck outside the store when he heard shots fired. The SUV backed up and sped off, and Atkins said he saw a man crouched behind his open car door firing at the vehicle. Atkins said he memorized the license plate of the shooter's car and went inside the store to write it down on a paper bag.
The store's clerk testified she was waiting on Dunn's fiancee inside the store when she heard the shots. Mariah Grimes testified that she saw a man firing a silver pistol from the window of his black car. The fiancee, Rhonda Rouer, walked to the store's door at the sound of the shots and left her items and change behind, Grimes said.
Rouer got into the black car, which drove away, Grimes said.
During opening statements Thursday, prosecutor John Guy told jurors Davis posed no threat to Dunn and there was no weapon in Davis' vehicle.
"Jordan Davis was upset, no doubt. He was cussing, no doubt. He raised his voice, no doubt. But he never threatened the guy," Guy said. "The only thing he had on his person was a cellphone and a pocket knife. They stayed in his pocket."
Dunn's attorney, Cory Strolla, told jurors Dunn felt threatened and fired in self-defense. Under Florida law, Dunn had every right not to be a victim, the defense attorney said.
During the argument, Davis brandished the pocket knife, which was 4 inches and serrated when opened, Strolla said.
Davis' words to Dunn were, "'I should kill you right now,'" Strolla said.


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Kim Kardashian is back in the public eye, as of this week. She crawled out of her top secret baby-rearing compound for Paris Fashion Week, and now she's back in Los Angeles. Here she is arriving at LAX after her Paris trip, carrying a beige Balenciaga City Bag. This bag is a particular fave of hers, and by far one of her least-flashy bags. You can get your own soft, buttery lambskin beige Balenciaga for $1,545 at Neiman Marcus.
Kim has several Balenciaga City Bags in her collection – here she is with the black suede Baby Daim version earlier in the year, pre-baby. Kim's really embraced classic neutrals (and her newfound blondness) since she stepped back into the spotlight, oh so many days ago. Though it hasn't been a completely new Kim reinvention – some of her PFW ensembles were unsurprisingly boobalicious. This is Kim Kardashian we're talking about, after all.
The post Kim Kardashian Shields Herself with a Balenciaga Bag at the Airport appeared first on PurseBlog.


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News Wrap: House votes to release Mueller report publicly
Clip: 03/14/2019 | 8m 34s
The House voted unanimously Thursday that special counsel Robert Mueller's forthcoming report must be made public. The non-binding resolution is intended to pressure Attorney General William Barr to release as much information as possible, but it's unclear if the Senate will take it up. Also, former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas, is officially running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
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- Proprietary Product Containing Soybean Oil and Germanium Oil
- Proprietary Bath Lotions
- Essential Oils (Citronella Grass, Ocimum americanum , Citrus hystrix , Lemongrass, Turmeric , and Vanilla)
- Garlic
- Citronella Candles and Incense
- Topical Creams Containing Such Herbs as Aloe , Calendula , Chamomile , Goldenseal , Licorice , and Marshmallow
Probably Not Effective
- Sonic Wrist Strap Repellants
- Vitamin B 1
Insects are the most successful group of creatures on earth, greatly outdoing mammals in number of species and sheer mass of life. Furthermore, despite great effort, human attempts to eliminate certain insects, such as mosquitoes, have utterly failed. In insects, it appears, humans have met their match.
When it comes to the more mundane level of avoiding insect bites, however, our species is doing a bit better. The chemical DEET (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide), found in almost all insect repellants, is highly successful especially against mosquitoes, flies, fleas, and ticks.
Contrary to popular belief, DEET appears to be a very safe substance when used in a normal fashion. After many decades of use by millions of people, use of DEET has only been associated with a small number of adverse reactions, and those side effects that have been reported seem to represent unusual personal responses rather than toxicity in the ordinary sense. 1
Medical treatment for bites that have already occurred consists primarily of soothing topical treatments.
Proposed Natural Treatments
Due to fears about the safety of DEET (probably unfounded), many natural products have been marketed as safer substitutes. However, while some of these may be effective to a certain extent, none matches the power of the chemical.
One of the best of these appears to be a proprietary product containing soybean oil and geranium oil. In a small but well-designed study, this product, when applied to the skin, prevented insects from biting for an average of about 90 minutes. 2 This benefit was equivalent to that of a low-strength DEET repellant (4.75%). However, researchers found that high-strength DEET repellants (24%) provided about 300 minutes of protection.
Proprietary bath lotions marketed to repel insects do not appear to provide more than a slight level of bite protection (unless DEET is added to them). 2–4
Various essential oils , applied topically, have also shown promise for preventing insect bites, but the supporting evidence remains preliminary. Some commonly used essential oils include the oil of eucalytpus , citronella grass (Cymbopogon winterianus) , clove , hairy basil (Ocimum americanum) , kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix) , lemongrass, patchuli, pine, turmeric , and vanilla. 5–7,11-12 Citronella candles and incense appear to reduce the number of bites by less than 50%. 8
The herb garlic , when taken by mouth, may act as a mild insect repellant. A 20-week double-blind, placebo-controlled trial followed 80 Swedish soldiers and measured the number of tick bites received during the garlic and the placebo treatments. 9 The results showed a modest but statistically significant reduction in tick bites when soldiers consumed 1,200 mg of garlic daily. However, another study failed to find one-time use of garlic helpful for repelling mosquitoes. 13
Wrist bands impregnated with mosquito repellants do not appear to offer more than marginal efficacy. 2 Sonic mosquito repellers do not appear to work at all. 10 Oral vitamin B 1 also appears to be completely ineffective. 2
For people who have already been bitten, topical creams containing such herbs as aloe , calendula , chamomile , goldenseal , licorice , and marshmallow are often recommended, but there is no evidence that they are effective.
For a discussion of homeopathic approaches to insect bites and stings, see the homeopathy database.
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