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- Care: Remove clip-on device. Wash t-shirt as usual.


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This week David and Paul talk about how we deal with having mutliple notification mechanisms. In our professional lifetimes we have seen the rise and now fall of having universal email access to our contacts — now we have IM, Twitter, texting, and even the phone to juggle. Part of the problem is that email is notoriously poor at sending large files (and woe become anyone who sends large files to us without asking prior permission). The two discuss their own personal communications differences, what PR people have to do to get the word out to the media, and what makes sense for each medium.
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A Swiss researcher kidnapped almost a year ago in Yemen was released in good health and flown to Qatar, whose government helped negotiate her release, authorities said Thursday.
The woman, identified by Swiss authorities in Qatar as Sylvia Abrahat, 35, made no comment to reporters as she arrived late Wednesday at the VIP section of Doha International Airport. Her response to journalists' questions was simply "no, no."
Wearing jeans and a brown jacket with her hair pulled back in a ponytail, Abrahat appeared tired as she walked through the airport, but showed no visible signs of injury or abuse.
She was seized March 13, 2012 in the port city of Hodeida where she worked as a researcher at an institute.
The Swiss foreign ministry said in a written statement that she had been freed Wednesday.
"She is currently in the care of representatives of the foreign ministry and will be returned to Switzerland as soon as possible," spokesman Pierre-Alain Eltschinger said.
She did not appear to have suffered any physical injuries, he said, adding: "Her state of health is overall good, considering the circumstances."
Ali bin Fahd al-Hajri, Qatar's assistant foreign minister for foreign affairs, said his country's negotiating team had been "working during the past few months silently, and with wisdom and patience" to secure Abrahat's release, the official Qatari News Agency reported.
At the time Abrahat was kidnapped, Yemeni security officials said she had been abducted by tribesmen, but tribesmen in the area denied that, saying instead she had been taken by militants to the southern province of Shabwa, an al-Qaida stronghold.
Kidnapping of foreigners is frequent in Yemen, where hostages are used as bargaining chips to secure the release of Yemeni prisoners or to get cash.
Eltschinger did not give any details on who may have been behind the kidnapping, but told The Associated Press "Switzerland paid no ransom."
"The Swiss government expresses its great gratitude to the state of Qatar for having led these negotiations so effectively," he said.
Abdullah Rebhy contributed to this story from Doha, Qatar


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As it is with just about any fight inside the confines of the Ultimate Fighting Championship's octagon, Jared Papazian's flyweight bout against Tim Elliott features its share of story lines, subplots and stipulations.
There's also some smack talk and hype.
It's Papazian's 125-pound debut and Elliott's chance to rebound after a loss to a world-ranked contender. And a victory by Papazian, which would be his first in the UFC, would likely make him an immediate player in the 125-pound division.
But for Papazian, at the root of it all, it's pretty plain, simple and pivotal as it relates to his career.
"My whole job right now is to save my job," said Papazian, who trains primarily at Burbank Gracie Barra under former UFC fighter and Glendale resident Alberto Crane. "I don't care how I do it as long as it's exciting and I get the win.
"If I lose, I know I'm getting my walking papers."
Papazian (14-8) will take on Elliott (8-3-1) to lead off Saturday's "The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale" card live from the The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. The three-round flyweight bout will be the first of a scheduled 12-fight card and will stream live on Facebook with a start of 2:45 p.m. The main card, beginning at 6 p.m., will air live on FX and feature heavyweights Roy Nelson and Matt Mitrione squaring off in the main event.
"I think it's gonna be a great fight," Papazian said. "I think that's why they put us together. They know that we're both gonna bring it."
Exciting or not, though, Papazian's well aware that he needs a win to stay in the UFC. Riding a two-fight losing streak that began with a hotly-contested decision loss to Mike Easton in his January UFC debut and followed by a submission loss to Dustin Pague in June that had some controversy do to the referee's reprimand of Papazian using his feet on the cage, Papazian faces a well-rounded opponent.
"He's very well-rounded," Papazian, 24, said. "He's wild, he's exciting."
Elliott owns three knockout victories and four submission wins and also comes in brimming with confidence.
"I saw some YouTube video or whatever that he did, saying all 125-pounders were too polite and he's gonna bring some noise to the division, some stupid [expletive] like that," Elliott said. "I feel like the UFC is kind of giving me a gift having me fight Papazian."
Elliott, 25, is coming off a decision loss in his UFC debut in May against John Dodson, who will be the first to challenge first-ever UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson for the title. Hence, despite coming off a loss, Elliott said he's got his fair share of momentum.
"I believe that I've already fought the best 125er in the world," said Elliott, who had previously won eight consecutive bouts. "So everything after that is just building my confidence."
Previous to his two-fight skid, Papazian had won three straight contests and eight of his last nine.
Now, with his job on the line, he ventures into the new territory that is the 125-pound division — the newest for the UFC in the men's ranks. Elliott also believes he has an advantage there, saying he could make 115 without trouble.
Papazian, who's fought as high as 185 as an amateur and as high as 155 professionally, made a test-weight cut earlier in the year and it went without a hitch. In his preparation for the weight class and Elliott, he's also been working on his quickness and reflexes in Westlake at Woody Clifford's Sportswest Performance. In addition, he's been working his striking with Edmond Tarverdyan at the Glendale Fighting Club and on his takedown defense with UFC fighter Manny Gamburyan, among others.
Papazian predicts Elliott will look to take the fight to the ground, while the former's game plan is always to stand up and bang.
"I know he's gonna want to take me down," Papazian said. "I feel like when I hit him, he's gonna want to take me down."
Nevertheless, Papazian always predicts an exciting fight and believes that's likely the biggest reason he's getting a third bout in the UFC after two losses.
Elliott also agrees it will be an exciting fight, but has a slightly different take.
"I'm gonna make it exciting," said Elliott, who predicted a fight of the night or knockout of the night. "I feel he's pretty one dimensional. I don't think he's really that exciting, I think people just bring the fight to him.
"I don't plan on getting hit too much. I plan on making it a one-sided slugfest."
And so there's some smack talk, some subplots and the promise of both fighters that the bout that leads off Saturday's card is the one to steal the show.
Said Papazian: "I put on exciting fights and that's what [the UFC] likes."


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The Command utility's list cxn and query cxn subcommands display information about individual connections. The subcommand imqcmd list cxn lists all connections for a specified connection service:
imqcmd list cxn [-svn serviceName] [-b hostName:portNumber]
If no service name is specified, all connections are listed. For example, the following command lists all connections on the default broker (host localhost at port 7676):
imqcmd list cxn -u admin
Example 6–4 shows an example of the resulting output.
To display detailed information about a single connection, obtain the connection identifier from imqcmd list cxn and pass it to the imqcmd query cxn subcommand:
imqcmd query cxn -n connectionID [-b hostName:portNumber]
For example, the command
imqcmd query cxn -n 421085509902214374 -u admin
produces output like that shown in Example 6–5.
The imqcmd destroy cxn subcommand destroys a connection:
imqcmd destroy cxn -n connectionID [-b hostName:portNumber]
For example, the command
imqcmd destroy cxn -n 421085509902214374 -u admin
destroys the connection shown in Example 6–5.


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Having looked at some of the ways in which corruption damages the social and institutional fabric of a country, we now turn to reform options open to governments to reduce corruption and mitigate its effects. Rose-Ackerman (1998) recommends a two-pronged strategy aimed at increasing the benefits of being honest and the costs of being corrupt, a sensible combination of reward and punishment as the driving force of reforms. This is a vast subject. We discuss below six complementary approaches.
1. Paying civil servants well
Whether civil servants are appropriately compensated or grossly underpaid will clearly affect motivation and incentives. If public sector wages are too low, employees may find themselves under pressure to supplement their incomes in "unofficial" ways. Van Rijckeghem and Weder (2001) did some empirical work showing that in a sample of less developed countries, there is an inverse relationship between the level of public sector wages and the incidence of corruption.
2. Creating transparency and openness in government spending
Subsidies, tax exemptions, public procurement of goods and services, soft credits, extra-budgetary funds under the control of politicians—all are elements of the various ways in which governments manage public resources. Governments collect taxes, tap the capital markets to raise money, receive foreign aid and develop mechanisms to allocate these resources to satisfy a multiplicity of needs. Some countries do this in ways that are relatively transparent and make efforts to ensure that resources will be used in the public interest. The more open and transparent the process, the less opportunity it will provide for malfeasance and abuse. Collier (2007) provides persuasive evidence on the negative impact of ineffective systems of budget control. Countries where citizens are able to scrutinize government activities and debate the merits of various public policies also makes a difference. In this respect, press freedoms and levels of literacy will, likewise, shape in important ways the context for reforms. Whether the country has an active civil society, with a culture of participation could be an important ingredient supporting various strategies aimed at reducing corruption.
New Zealand, which is consistently one of the top performers in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, is a pioneer in creating transparent budget processes, having approved in 1994 the Fiscal Responsibility Act, providing a legal framework for transparent management of public resources.
3. Cutting red tape
The high correlation between the incidence of corruption and the extent of bureaucratic red tape as captured, for instance, by the Doing Business indicators suggests the desirability of eliminating as many needless regulations while safeguarding the essential regulatory functions of the state. The sorts of regulations that are on the books of many countries—to open up a new business, to register property, to engage in international trade, and a plethora of other certifications and licenses—are sometimes not only extremely burdensome but governments have often not paused to examine whether the purpose for which they were introduced is at all relevant to the needs of the present. Rose-Ackerman (1998) suggests that "the most obvious approach is simply to eliminate laws and programs that breed corruption."
4. Replacing regressive and distorting subsidies with targeted cash transfers
Subsidies are another example of how government policy can distort incentives and create opportunities for corruption. According to an IMF study (2013), consumer subsidies for energy products amount to some $1.9 trillion per year, equivalent to about 2.5 percent of global GDP or 8 percent of government revenues. These subsidies are very regressively distributed, with over 60 percent of total benefits accruing to the richest 20 percent of households, in the case of gasoline. Removing them could result in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions and generate other positive spillover effects. Subsidies often lead to smuggling, to shortages, and to the emergence of black markets. Putting aside the issue of the opportunity costs (how many schools could be built with the cost of one year's energy subsidy?), and the environmental implications associated with artificially low prices, subsidies can often put the government at the center of corruption-generating schemes. Much better to replace expensive, regressive subsidies with targeted cash transfers.
5. Establishing international conventions
Because in a globalized economy corruption increasingly has a cross-border dimension, the international legal framework for corruption control is a key element among the options open to governments. This framework has improved significantly over the past decade. In addition to the OECD's Anti-Bribery Convention, in 2005 the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) entered into force, and by late 2013 had been ratified by the vast majority of its 140 signatories. The UNCAC is a promising instrument because it creates a global framework involving developed and developing nations and covers a broad range of subjects, including domestic and foreign corruption, extortion, preventive measures, anti-money laundering provisions, conflict of interest laws, means to recover illicit funds deposited by officials in offshore banks, among others. Since the UN has no enforcement powers, the effectiveness of the Convention as a tool to deter corruption will very much depend on the establishment of adequate national monitoring mechanisms to assess government compliance.
Others (Heinemann and Heimann (2006)) have argued that a more workable approach in the fight against corruption may consist of more robust implementation of the anticorruption laws in the 40 states that have signed the OECD's AntiBribery Convention. Governments will need to be more pro-active in cracking down on OECD companies that continue to bribe foreign officials. In their efforts to protect the commercial interests of national companies, governments have at times been tempted to shield companies from the need to comply with anticorruption laws, in a misguided attempt not to undermine their position vis-à-vis competitors in other countries. Trade promotion should not be seen to trump corruption control. Governments continue to be afflicted by double standards, criminalizing bribery at home but often looking the other way when bribery involves foreign officials in non-OECD countries.
6. Deploying smart technology
Just as government-induced distortions provide many opportunities for corruption, it is also the case that frequent, direct contact between government officials and citizens can open the way for illicit transactions. One way to address this problem is to use readily available technologies to encourage more of an arms-length relationship between officials and civil society; in this respect the Internet has been proved to be an effective tool to reduce corruption (Andersen et al., 2011). In some countries the use of online platforms to facilitate the government's interactions with civil society and the business community has been particularly successful in the areas of tax collection, public procurement, and red tape. Perhaps one of the most fertile sources of corruption in the world is associated with the purchasing activities of the state. Purchases of goods and services by the state can be sizable, in most countries somewhere between 5-10 percent of GDP. Because the awarding of contracts can involve a measure of bureaucratic discretion, and because most countries have long histories of graft, kickbacks, and collusion in public procurement, more and more countries have opted for procedures that guarantee adequate levels of openness, competition, a level playing field for suppliers, fairly clear bidding procedures, and so on.
Chile is one country that has used the latest technologies to create one of the world's most transparent public procurement systems in the world. ChileCompra was launched in 2003, and is a public electronic system for purchasing and hiring, based on an Internet platform. It has earned a worldwide reputation for excellence, transparency and efficiency. It serves companies, public organizations as well as individual citizens, and is by far the largest business-to-business site in the country, involving 850 purchasing organizations. In 2012 users completed 2.1 million purchases issuing invoices totaling US$9.1 billion. It has also been a catalyst for the use of the Internet throughout the country.
In many of the measures discussed above aimed at combating corruption, the underlying philosophy is one of eliminating the opportunity for corruption by changing incentives, by closing off loopholes and eliminating misconceived rules that encourage corrupt behavior. But an approach that focuses solely on changing the rules and the incentives, accompanied by appropriately harsh punishment for violation of the rules, is likely to be far more effective if it is also supported by efforts to buttress the moral and ethical foundation of human behavior. We will turn our attention to this in a future blog.
I think in addition to the
I think in addition to the aforementioned discouraging money politics especially in my country Nigeria could be a good track in the right direction.
I agree. It is very important
I agree. It is very important for governments to ensure that "campaign contributions" are not used as a mechanism to gain access to politicians and to policymaking. To safeguard democracy and democratic institutions, governments have to ensure that money does not pervert the political process. Hence the importance of transparency and accountability.
We done. Please join our team
We done. Please join our team on standards in anti corruption at the UN.
In India, most importantly,
In India, most importantly, there is urgent need of judicial reforms and justice delivery system. A time bound disposal of the cases and disputes of all categories is the most important requirement. People die contesting cases, they are forced to offer bribes and spend their valuable time in pursuing the cases, causing great losses to economy.
No amount of increase of salaries of public servant will encourage them to not indulging in corruption. They will do it if they can. Implementation of a citizen charter with accountability and time bound actions will limit corruption to some extent. Of course, use of IT will be of great help.
Limiting powers of the Government in terms of bribing voters through ill conceived social schemes such as MNREGA and unnecessary subsidies will also be of help in preventing mass bribing and improving Government fiscal conditions.
Reducing and rationalizing taxes, introduction of GST are other important measures to lower incidences of corruption.
Dear sir, in India some
Dear sir, in India some organisations are working on Judicial. I am Secretary to Society for Fast Justice -Vijayawada in ap it ia working undet Forum for Fast Justice, mumbai
I think in addition to this,
I think in addition to this, a country needs to develop a sense of moral character in citizens, starting with the family, and all other institutions in society. An upright moral character will even deter the hungry from stealing
Yes, you are totally right.
Yes, you are totally right. Corruption, no doubt, has a moral dimension. We need to think hard about how to buttress the ethical and moral foundations of human behaviour. I will have more to say on this topic a bit later on. Augusto
I would suggest
I would suggest implementation of technology where all transactions are monitored closely, advanced ways to authorize transactions are implemented by 3 authorized people so all can be held accountable. The citizens should get a clear report of revenue available and expenditures and All money wired out of the country should be monitored. Better pay for civil service should be implemented.The element of fear should be instilled by implementing irreversible laws where if its proven beyond doubt that a public servant is corrupt, he can refund the money and exit public office or face execution.
The Pakistani Youth
The Pakistani Youth perception to overcome the great curse of corruption and empowering the accountability process are.
1. Reduce the discretionary powers of the government officials and political leaders for the usage of public funds.
2. Equal social justice system for all the public according to rule of Islam.
3. Rule of law will be on the top priority in the country.
4. Introduction of Toll Free hot line for Whistle Blowers on the national level, the youth should stand united against the corruption in the society , government and in the country
5. Judicial Reforms i.e. appointment of more judges and creation of new courts on emergency basis in the country to speed up the judicial process and creation of monitoring and inspection department in the judiciary to monitor and eliminate the ever increasing corruption.
6. The role of public accounts committee (PAC) ,anti corruption unit and Nab should be more strengthen and try for less involvement of Govt officials and other political pressures.
7. The Land record system must be immediately computerized in whole of the country to reduce the chances of corruption and changing in the record of land.
8. At least one consumer court and price control committee should be established at the Tehsil level to deal with the issues relating to consumer crimes, over pricing etc.
9. Islamic system based on democracy will be implemented.
10. Poverty and unemployment should be minimized and equal status should be given to every citizen of the country apart from its gender, race, religion, wealth or status.
There is much in what you say
There is much in what you say that makes eminent sense. I am particularly encouraged that these proposals are coming from a youth organization. If your generation begins to take an active interest in finding solutions to the problems that afflict your country, we have a higher chance of leaving a better world to our children. I wish you well. Good intentions (such as you clearly have) and a sound knowledge of the causes of corruption and possible remedies will surely make a difference. Augusto
The objectives are genuine to
The objectives are genuine to restrict corruption if a system is designed to achieve the targets. Otherwise written words have no value, it needs practical action. Govt. must work on the objectives to achieve and make public comfortable.
Good suggestions pl join our
Good suggestions pl join our efforts to fight corruption through governance reforms. Pakistan Governance Forum 2014 on 22 Dec, 2014 in Islamabad visit www.pc.gov.pk
This article gives a very
This article gives a very good overview of how to combat corruption. As mentioned in the article "the moral and ethical foundation of human behavior" is important also. Therefore in every country (even in industrialized countries), children at school should be informed about the negative influence of corruption on the country. We have to start from bottom up and combine it with bottom down influence, which means our governments have to show how to govern without corruption.
You are right. Training our
You are right. Training our children in sound morals and a sense of civic duty and service to humanity is at the root of addressing a whole range of social ills, many of which go beyond corruption. Enhancing the participation of women in public life and in decision making in all spheres of human activity will also make a difference. Corruption is not an inevitable evil. It is something that will, in due course, yield to education and the inculcation of moral values, such as those that can be found at the foundation of most major Faiths. Augusto
In Nigeria, I believe capping
In Nigeria, I believe capping campaign funds and spending will go a long way to reduce electoral fraud, which bring corrupt officials into power. More so, a reduction of the financial benefits associated with political offices would also help to increase the number of people who actually enter into politics and governance for genuine reasons. Another way will be to include stiff punishment for corrupt officials of all classes in the laws of the land.
You are correct in your
You are correct in your observations. Public policies on corruption have to combine rewards for honesty and punishment for bad bahaviours. Enhancing the participation of women in public life will also make a difference. A number of studies have shown that, in general, women are less subject to the temptations of bribery and have a higher sense of public duty. Creating a less corrupt world will surely involve greater involvement by women in decision making at all levels. Augusto
Increase inheritance tax
Increase inheritance tax
I would welcome if you could
I would welcome if you could elaborate on this. Why do you think so?
Giving anti-corruption
Giving anti-corruption institutions powers to protect whistle-blowers could also go a long way to combating corruption in government ranks. This coupled with freedom of press can impact positively on anti-corruption prospects.
I agree with you on both
I agree with you on both counts. A free press is an important ingredient since it shines a light on corrupt practices. Bribers always act in the dark. Augusto
A strong & actionable
A strong & actionable Political Will with strong independent Institutions to reduce or stamp out corruption supperceeds the aforementioned options.
Nigeria is still regarded as one of the most corrupt countries in the world despite having the six suggested solutions in one form or the other in place!
I respectfully disagree.
I respectfully disagree. Nigeria has serious shortcomings in everyone of the six areas identified. Hence the presence of corruption. Having said this, you are right, strong independent institutions are important, as is the presence of political will on the part of honest, credible politicians, dedicated to the public good. Augusto
The world also need to reduce
The world also need to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor, the haves and haves not, this has been the main reason why people try to steal public fund thinking they can secure the future of their unborn generations by burying foreign currencies in the ground. i also thing access to economic opportunities, loans, education and equality before the law.
Africa needs these tools and
Africa needs these tools and West African countries will benefit from these strategies.
Six strategies to fight
Six strategies to fight corruption
Thanks a lot for this insightful piece on combating the malignant social and economic malfunction called corruption
Broadly, there are three policy proposals on curbing corruption: lawyers approach, the businessman's approach and the economists approach. These consist respectively in producing tougher new laws, tougher enforcement of existing laws and increasing the level of competition in the economy, both among firms and bureaucrats.
Singapore and Hong Kong are some of the least corrupt countries on the world are successful applications of lawyers approach – they have draconian laws on corruption; they also pay their bureaucrats exceptionally well but the level of political competition on this e countries is extremely low; this has allowed exception level of pay in the bureaucracy without too much political completion.
I will borrow example from one country in East Africa-Kenya; this is my country of birth.
The Kenya Civil service is among the highly paid; this was strategic to attract and retain and high performing from the private sector's ; it started with an elite Dream Team crafted by the former president in late 90s to turn around the Kenyan economy; vision 2030 secretariat and et al.
Yes, the work by Rijckeghem and Weder (2001) that there is an inverse relationship between the level of public sector wages and the incidence of corruption may be partially correct; it ignores the rent seeking nature of the economic man and the politics of the country which are central to award of civil service jobs.; what about the level of civil liberties?
The Kenyan MP is paid over $10,000per month excluding various unwarranted allowances like sitting allowance (being paid to be in parliament), yet they still misuse constituency development funds, solicit bribes to support either private or public members bill , refuse to pay for child support?
Thus the questions is how much of the clean record if any in Kenya/LDC can be attributed to the policy of high wages?
The red tape of bureaucracy is not a choice of large institutions but product of the desire to systemize processes which should/must outlive the officeholders/owners; and that's why it's easy for a small outlet in downtown street to complete an order for emergency backup generator that for GE( Kenya) to fix a rundown backup generator
Government are the highest rent seeking entity in the economy; they extract income through these bureaucracies; they also create employment otherwise every government unit/ department should be run as a business unit able to finance its operations.
I agree these needless regulations need to be removed but are the leaders ready to pay the political price? And as such instead of dismantling these bureaucracies they create more efficient 'political outfits ie centers of excellence like Huduma Centre in Kenya; constitutionalize various commission and authorities , merge moribund parastatals rather that privatize them et al
Thus there's a a correlation between the nature Governance of a country and level of red tape.
Corruption is a social evil with immediate economic effects but long-term damage on moral fabric of the humanity; it eats into the family values where ones worth is measured by the size of the wallet.
It emanates from the Id- the instinctive nature of the being, the self, the selfish, the animal desire to fulfill immediate aggressions which matures into fully grow untamed ego.
It's also fueled by the capitalism which advocates completion, privatization and wealth accumulation.
To address corruptions we need a bottom up approach
1. Disband Anti-corruption agency- this agency serves the master.
2. Set up a Whistle blowing agency whose sole mandate is educate the citizenry on corruption
3. Make corruption a subject/ topic in basic education.
4. Personalize corruption; carry out national wide HIV like campaign and sensationalize and sensitive citizens on evils/benefits of corruption.
5. Set an alternative form of Social justice dedicated to corruption like the Rwanda's Gecaca system.
Every citizen knowing their
Every citizen knowing their rights should also help curb corruption. This eliminates the government from oppressing and intimidating the have nots and hence giving everyone a fair chance/ opportunity to better themselves. We vote our leaders into power so they may lead us, not harass us. Having said that voting based not on tribe, ethnicity, religion but instead Integrity, honesty,commitment, and good character.
A very appriatable work being
A very appriatable work being done by D W. B. Reduction in corruption mostly depend upon D wills of Govs. If D country Heads R corrupt , then D Govt. Functionry have free hands in looting D Public money.
On pourrait ajouter d'autres
On pourrait ajouter d'autres aspects dans les pays d'Afrique où la corruption est actuellement généralisée: c'est le cas du Gabon. S'il est important que soit combiné les axes suivants: La prévention, l'éducation, les conditions, les incitations et les sanctions. Mais cela n'est possible que si toutes les parties prenantes se mobilisent pour lutter contre la corruption. Or, que constate-t-on? Que l'exécutif semble trainer les pas. Au Gabon,après avoir élaborer une stratégie de lutte sous l'appui du programme des nations unies en 2012, cette derière n'est pas toujours mise en oeuvre. Qu'attend-t-on?
But how can we eliminate
But how can we eliminate corruption among politicians or from governments, sometimes even cops are corrupt. This is not acceptable. God help us.
I agree with you very very
I agree with you very very much and if these strategies would be applied, our countries will move forward
The assertion by Van
The assertion by Van Rijckerghem and Weder(2001) that there is an inverse relationship between the level of public sector wages and the incidence of corruption may not be a universal fact all the time. There are other civil/public workers who are paid low yet they maintain high sense of reputation and dignity to be incorruptible no matter the situation.Corruption borders on morality and for corruption to be controlled or eliminated it starts with the individuals in the society to say enough is enough with corruption and resolve to transform their lives for the better to erase that canker. In other words control of corruption starts first with the individual in the society.


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- Any form of ice originating from seawater. Sea ice poses a geologic hazard when it destabilizes shorelines via erosion of tidal flats and bluff bases. (Neuendorf, K.K.E. and others, 2005)
- DGGS online catalog of government agency publications relating to: Sea ice


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We will have many photos from the 2009 Massanutten Mountain Trails 100. Aaron Schwartzbard took many pictures including one of each runner at more than one point. If you were in the race, you should be able to find your picture.
Most of the photos that are linked to this Web site were taken by volunteers. Some have notices of the photographer's usage policy. Please abide by those policies.
For the most part, you may use these photos for any legitimate non-public and non-commercial purpose. The photographers are pleased to let you download a photo's image file and then print it. You may use your own printer or a commercial service. Additionally, Aaron will offer an opportunity for you to obtain a print of his pictures for a small fee. We expect that will be a good deal, but you are not required to use it.
If you want to use a photo publicly (on a Web site) or commercially, please contact the photographer first. In any case of public use, the photo should be attributed to the photographer.
Thanks again to Aaron Schwartzbard and the other photographers for preserving some of the sights of the 2009 MMT.


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When Does Wild Water West Open?
Spring is almost here and that means Summer can't be far behind. And that means it is almost time to plan your first trip to Wild Water West Water Park. The park opens for the season on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, 25 - Monday, May 27.
What is the only thing better than your first trip to Wild Water West? Your second, third, and fourth! The park offers several season pass packages, including the Splash Season Pass, which offers unlimited park access Monday through Friday with half price park admission on the weekends. The Wet-N-Wild Season Pass is the allows unlimited park access all summer long. Finally, the Transferable Season Pass can be transferred to anyone but only used once a day and allows unlimited park access any day all summer for anyone two years of age or older.
You can find out more about season passes on their website.
The park offers a 500,000 gallon wave pool with swim-up bar, two speed slides, a tube slide, a body slide, a lazy river, a huge family oriented waterpark attraction, bumper boats, activity pool, baby pool and more.
Don't want to get wet. No problem! Wild Water West also has go-karts, mini-golf, batting cages, paintball and sand volleyball.
Wild Water West is located on 466th Ave. in Sioux Falls and is open from 11 AM to 8 PM and from 4 PM to 8 PM on select days. Check their operating schedule for more information.


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Sioux Falls Woman Victim of Hit and Run Near Sanford Hospital
A 58-Year-Old woman has life-threatening injuries after she was a victim of a Monday morning hit-and-run accident near Sanford Hospital Sioux Falls.
According to the Argus Leader:
Lt. Galen Smidt said two women were crossing Grange Avenue on their way to work at Sanford when one of them was hit by a vehicle. The driver made no attempt to stop after hitting the woman, Smidt said.
The accident was reported at 7:20 a.m. near 21st Street, according to Metro Communications. Initial reports indicated the female victim was unconscious and not breathing. She was transferred by ambulance soon after 7:30 a.m., and police said she was in surgery at 8:15 a.m. An alert was issued for police to look for a small to mid-sized silver, light blue or gray car with possible damage to its passenger side or windshield. It was seen speeding from the area.


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The Bay Area News Group has been talking to voters at places like World's Fare Donuts in Hayward, a debating class at Santa Clara University and the Rossmoor retirement community in Walnut Creek.
After Wednesday night's showdown between President Barack Obama and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney in Denver, we got back to some voters to ask them how they thought the candidates did in the debate.
Steven Torres, 42, a general contractor from Fairfield and customer at World's Fare Donuts in Hayward
Before the debate: Conservative but leaning toward Obama
After the debate: Leaning toward Romney
Takeaway: "He had facts. He knew what he was talking about, particularly regarding his experience as Massachusetts' governor with health care and education."
Westyn Narvaez, 22, human resources coordinator at The Crucible, an industrial arts center in Oakland.
Before the debate: Obama
After the debate: Still Obama
Takeaway: "Debate-wise, I'd say it was a draw. The biggest thing that worried me was how Mitt Romney seemed to be really trying to appeal to everyday Americans, but really just saying what he thinks we all want to hear. What I took away from him was really just a bunch of lies."
Jacqueline Borino, 19, member of Santa Clara University debate class
Before the debate: Romney
After the debate: Still Romney
Takeaway: "I almost felt that we saw a more moderate Obama than before. He proposed things that I liked that I wished he had said four years ago. But I'm still voting for Romney."
Jesse Romero, 54. Twelve-year-old granddaughter plays on Crossfire soccer team in San Jose.
Before the debate: Leaning toward Romney
After the debate: Still leaning toward Romney
Takeaway: "I knew Romney was from Massachusetts. I didn't know he accomplished so much as a Republican in a Democratic state. It just surprised me. This guy proves he can work with Democrats. … I thought Obama scored points on Medicare. He put his grandmother's face on it. I got parents that age."
Tom Fryer, 75, resident of Rossmoor senior community.
Before the debate: Romney
After: Romney
Takeaway: "He has been accused of being nonspecific, and I think he was as specific as a person could reasonably be expected to be. … His answers on Medicare were particularly good. And the idea of the so-called voucher plan that the Democrats have hung around his neck like a millstone, I thought he reacted to that particularly well."


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We received a Striper as a gift last week and to me that was a great opportunity to make Siyyadiyyeh.
Siyyadiyyeh is a Lebanese dish that the onion caramelization can make or break. Having fresh fish on hand is a great help, because you don't want the "fishy" taste that some frozen fish can have.


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like a lot of kids his age odin loves lego and while he hasn't seen the star wars movies, he somehow seems to know a lot about them and really likes the millennium falcon, so he was super excited to have gotten the lego ship as a gift for christmas from his grandparents.
while it isn't the 5,000 piece star wars ultimate collector's millennium falcon ( which can be had for $3,000! ), it's still a large 1,500 piece set and i thought it would take him a few days to put it together.
as usual, i underestimated him. it took about 4 hours 🙂
in honor of putting together the grand ship, we decided to right a wrong and watched episode IV: a new hope so, you know, he could see the inside of the ship in the movie ( he loved the movie ).


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- Overall Length:8.25"
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- Finish:Digi Camo
- Handle Length:4.75"
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This Bartender Bottle-Fly is a fun item you can use to pop bottles while showing off your great butterfly knife skills. Don't yet have the skills? That's fine because the dull blade edges make this an ideal trainer knife.


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Presenting Tim Jackman, of the Calgary Flames, from last night's season-opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jackman didn't score any points in the Flames's 5-3 loss, but he did serve a two-minute minor for too many men on the ice. H/T to tipster Noah D., who reports "Jackman actually went in for a hit on Arron Asham and got a high-stick to the face. No penalty." Highlight of the hit 10 seconds into this video.
Furious Flames rally falls short in home opener; Cory Sarich clobbers Matt Cooke: clean or not clean? [Calgary Herald]


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Criminality is the watchword of the day, as a watchdog group accuses a Senate candidate of violating election law, a sheriff's office accuses a presidential candidate of criminal behavior, and pressure builds for someone -- anyone -- to take a closer look at our state's attorney general. But first -- pollin', pollin', pollin', keep those pollsters pollin', rawhide!
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Depacon Side Effects
Generic Name: valproic acid
Note: This document contains side effect information about valproic acid. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Depacon.
In Summary
Common side effects of Depacon include: infection, abdominal pain, asthenia, drowsiness, nausea, tremor, vomiting, alopecia, diarrhea, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, thrombocytopenia, and anorexia. Other side effects include: abnormality in thinking, amnesia, ataxia, bronchitis, constipation, fever, nystagmus disorder, and weight loss. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
For the Consumer
Applies to valproic acid: oral capsule delayed release, oral capsule liquid filled, oral syrup, oral tablet delayed release, oral tablet extended release
Along with its needed effects, valproic acid (the active ingredient contained in Depacon) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking valproic acid:
More Common
- Black, tarry stools
- bleeding gums
- bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
- blood in the urine or stools
- confusion
- cough or hoarseness
- crying
- delusions
- dementia
- depersonalization
- diarrhea
- difficult or labored breathing
- dysphoria
- euphoria
- fever or chills
- general feeling of discomfort or illness
- headache
- joint pain
- loss of appetite
- lower back or side pain
- mental depression
- muscle aches and pains
- nausea
- nervousness
- painful or difficult urination
- paranoia
- pinpoint red spots on the skin
- quick to react or overreact emotionally
- rapid weight gain
- rapidly changing moods
- runny nose
- shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
- shivering
- sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
- sore throat
- sweating
- tightness in the chest
- tingling of the hands or feet
- trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
- trouble sleeping
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- unusual weight gain or loss
- vomiting
Less Common
- Abnormal dreams
- absence of or decrease in body movement
- anxiety
- bloody nose
- bloody or cloudy urine
- blurred vision
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- change in personality
- change in walking and balance
- changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
- chest pain
- chills
- clumsiness or unsteadiness
- cold sweats
- constipation
- darkened urine
- degenerative disease of the joint
- difficult, burning, or painful urination
- difficulty with moving
- discouragement
- dizziness
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
- dry mouth
- excessive muscle tone
- fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
- fear
- feeling of warmth or heat
- feeling sad or empty
- flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
- frequent urge to urinate
- heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
- hyperventilation
- increased need to urinate
- indigestion
- irritability
- lack of appetite
- lack of coordination
- large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
- leg cramps
- lip smacking or puckering
- loss of bladder control
- loss of interest or pleasure
- loss of strength or energy
- multiple swollen and inflamed skin lesions
- muscle pain or stiffness
- muscle tension or tightness
- normal menstrual bleeding occurring earlier, possibly lasting longer than expected
- pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
- passing urine more often
- pounding in the ears
- puffing of the cheeks
- rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue
- rapid weight gain
- restlessness
- seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
- shakiness and unsteady walk
- slurred speech
- small red or purple spots on the skin
- sweating
- swollen joints
- tiredness
- trouble with concentrating
- trouble with speaking
- twitching
- uncontrolled chewing movements
- uncontrolled movements of the arms and legs
- unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
- vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
- yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking valproic acid:
Symptoms of Overdose
- Change in consciousness
- fainting
- loss of consciousness
- slow or irregular heartbeat
Some side effects of valproic acid may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More Common
- Acid or sour stomach
- belching
- body aches or pain
- change in vision
- congestion
- continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
- hair loss or thinning of the hair
- hearing loss
- heartburn
- impaired vision
- lack or loss of strength
- loss of memory
- problems with memory
- rash
- seeing double
- tender, swollen glands in the neck
- trouble with swallowing
- uncontrolled eye movements
- voice changes
- weight gain
- weight loss
Less Common
- Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
- back pain
- burning, dry, or itching eyes
- change in taste or bad unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
- coin-shaped lesions on the skin
- cough producing mucus
- cramps
- dandruff
- discharge or excessive tearing
- dry skin
- earache
- excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
- eye pain
- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- full feeling
- heavy bleeding
- increased appetite
- itching of the vagina or genital area
- itching skin
- loss of bowel control
- neck pain
- oily skin
- pain
- pain during sexual intercourse
- pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
- passing gas
- rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
- redness or swelling in the ear
- redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
- redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
- sensation of spinning
- sneezing
- stiff neck
- stopping of menstrual bleeding
- thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to valproic acid: injectable solution, intravenous solution, oral capsule, oral delayed release capsule, oral syrup
Common (1% to 10%): Edema, hypertension, hypotension, palpitations, postural hypotension, peripheral edema, tachycardia, vasodilation
Frequency not reported: Bradycardia, cutaneous vasculitis, hematoma formation[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Nervousness
Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal dreams, agitation, anxiety, aggression, confusion, depression, emotional lability, hallucinations, insomnia, personality disorder, thinking abnormalities
Rare (less than 0.1%): Abnormal behavior, learning disorder, psychomotor hyperactivity
Frequency not reported: Behavioral deterioration, hostility, psychosis[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Flu syndrome, respiratory infection
Common (1% to 10%): Bronchitis, dyspnea, epistaxis, increased cough, pharyngitis, pneumonia, rhinitis, sinusitis
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pleural effusion[Ref]
Rare (less than 0.1%): Reversible Fanconi's syndrome, tubulointerstitial nephritis[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Alopecia
Common (1% to 10%): Discoid lupus erythematosus, dry skin, ecchymosis, furunculosis, maculopapular rash, petechia, pruritus, rash, seborrhea
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abnormal hair texture, abnormal hair growth, hair color changes, sweating
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Acne, hirsutism
Frequency not reported: Angioedema, generalized pruritus, photosensitivity[Ref]
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hyperandrogenism, syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
Rare (less than 0.1%): Hypothyroidism
Frequency not reported: Abnormal thyroid function tests, elevated serum testosterone concentrations, parotid gland swelling[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, gingival disorder, nausea, vomiting
Common (1% to 10%): Constipation, dry mouth, eructation, fecal incontinence, flatulence, gastralgia, gastroenteritis, glossitis, periodontal abscess, hematemesis, stomatitis
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pancreatitis (life-threatening)[Ref]
The most commonly reported side effects at the start of therapy include nausea, vomiting, and indigestion; these effects are usually transient. Sedative effects occur most often in patients receiving combination therapy.[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Amenorrhea, cystitis, dysmenorrhea, dysuria, enuresis, metrorrhagia, urinary incontinence, urinary frequency, vaginal hemorrhage, vaginitis
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Gynecomastia
Frequency not reported: Breast enlargement, galactorrhea, polycystic ovary disease[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Thrombocytopenia
Common (1% to 10%): Anemia, hemorrhage
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Leucopenia, pancytopenia
Rare (less than 0.1%): Abnormal coagulation tests (e.g., prolonged prothrombin time, prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time, prolonged thrombin time, prolonged INR), agranulocytosis, bone marrow failure, decreased coagulation factors, including pure red cell aplasia, macrocytosis
Frequency not reported: Aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, bruising, eosinophilia, frank hemorrhage, hypofibrinogenemia, anemia including macrocytic with or without folate deficiency, relative lymphocytosis[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Increased liver enzymes (particularly early in treatment), liver injury, SGOT increased, SGPT increased
Frequency not reported: Severe liver damage (including hepatic failure sometimes resulting in death), increased serum bilirubin, abnormal changes in other liver function tests[Ref]
Frequency not reported: Allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Injection site pain, injection site reaction
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Injection site inflammation[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Anorexia
Common (1% to 10%): Weight loss/gain, increased appetite, hyponatremia
Rare (less than 0.1%): Hyperammonemia
Frequency not reported: Acute intermittent porphyria, minor elevations of LDH (dose related), decreased carnitine concentrations, hyperglycinemia[Ref]
Common (1% to 10%): Arthralgia, arthrosis, leg cramps, myalgia, myasthenia, twitching
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Decreased bone mineral density, osteopenia, osteoporosis and fractures on long term therapy
Rare (less than 0.1%): Rhabdomyolysis, systemic lupus erythematosus
Frequency not reported: Bone pain[Ref]
Nervous system
Very common (10% or more): Dizziness, headache, somnolence, tremor
Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal gait, amnesia, catatonic reaction, convulsion, disturbance in attention, dysarthria, extrapyramidal disorder, hypertonia, hypokinesia, incoordination, increased reflexes, memory impairment, nystagmus, paraesthesia, speech disorder, stupor, tardive dyskinesia, taste perversion
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Ataxia, coma, encephalopathy, lethargy, reversible parkinsonism
Rare (less than 0.1%): Cognitive disorder, reversible dementia associated with reversible cerebral atrophy
Frequency not reported: Cerebral atrophy, dementia[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Amblyopia/blurred vision, diplopia
Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal vision, conjunctivitis, diplopia, dry eyes, eye pain[Ref]
Rare (less than 0.1%): Myelodysplastic syndrome[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Asthenia
Common (1% to 10%): Back pain, chills, deafness, ear disorder, ear pain, face edema, fever, malaise, otitis media, tinnitus, vertigo
Frequency not reported: Hypothermia, weakness[Ref]
1. "Product Information. Valproic Acid (valproic acid)." Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc, Minneapolis, MN.
2. "Product Information. Depacon (valproic acid)." Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL.
3. "Product Information. Depakene (valproic acid)." Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL.
4. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
5. "Product Information. Valproate Sodium (valproic acid)." West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation, Eatontown, NJ.
6. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.
More about Depacon (valproic acid)
- During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
- Dosage Information
- Drug Interactions
- Pricing & Coupons
- Generic Availability
- Drug class: fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants
- FDA Alerts (5)
Consumer resources
Other brands: Valproate Sodium, Depakene, Stavzor


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20 Foot Clawfoot Table
I thought that you might be interested in seeing a 20 foot clawfoot table that I captured from my camera phone in the Fry's electronics store in Los Angeles. The original marble top has been replaced with a modern glass surface and it appears to have been refinished. 😉
3 Comments
misslilybart - December 27, 2008
Does the provenance include Philip Johnson's "Chippendale Building"*? 😉
* (AKA the AT&T Building/the Sony Building/550 Madison Avenue, NYC)
formulagal - December 27, 2008
Hey, that store is just a few minutes away from my office… Welcome to L.A.!


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Selena Gomez Serenades Justin Bieber at Birthday Party
Much has been made about Justin Bieber's 18th birthday, which was March 1. He received a plethora of amazing gifts — an electric car for himself, while his dad went the sentimental route and etched The Biebs' initials on his body in tattoo form.
But perhaps the best gift of all? His girlfriend Selena Gomez serenaded him at his birthday party, which was held at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. How romantic. What a precious pair these two make!
Wearing a black dress and heels, Gomez, who flew in from Florida, where she is filming 'Spring Breakers,' sang along to 'Call Me Maybe,' which all self-respecting and informed Beliebers know is Carly Rae Jepsen's single. She is signed to The Biebs' label, so the song is clearly a fave among his crew. They all support each other, even during party time.
Jepsen sang. Gomez sang. The Biebs danced. You can see him shuffle across the screen and run his palms through that famous head of hair of his. Even former 'High School Musical' star Ashley Tisdale was in the house and she rocked out, too. This was quiet a fun par-tay, judging from all the news, photos and videos that are popping up online in the ensuing days.
Oh to be young, famous, beautiful and in love.
Watch Selena Gomez Sing at Justin Bieber Birthday Party


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The country spent $2.1 billion on imported drugs last year.
Vietnam's pharmaceuticalmanufacturers met less than half the nation's demand for drugs last year, experts said at a seminar on Monday.
From 2010 to 2015, local pharmaceutical firms saw annual growth rates of 17-20 percent, according to Le Van Truyen, former deputy health minister.
Truyen called Vietnam the largest pharmaceutical growth market in the region with a value that's expected to hit $7.2 million in 2020 -- up 71 percent from 2015.
"Vietnam is considered to be emerging within the pharmaceutical world," Truyen said, adding that the recent expansion of social insurance boosted demand for free drugs.
Domestically-manufactured medicines only met 45 percent of demand last year, causing frequent supply shortages at local hospitals.
Data from Vietnam's General Statistics Office revealed that the country spent $2.1 billion importing meds from external sources in 2015 compared to a mere $1.1 million in 2009.
"This is an impetus for international pharmaceutical corporations to purchase shares or transfer technology to Vietnamese companies," Truyen said.
In June, Japanese drug manufacturer Taisho Group paid around VND2.2 trillion ($98 million) for a 24.4 per cent stake in Vietnam's leading drug maker Hau Giang Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.
Global healthcare company Abbott announced in September that it acquired Vietnam's third-largest publicly traded drugmaker, Glomed, but didn't disclose the details of the deal.
Dang Tran Hai Dang of Vietinbank Securities said that Vietnam's publicly-traded pharma firms saw good growth, both in terms of revenue and profit, during the first nine months of 2016.
Pharmaceutical stocks have caught the interest of investors, though most of the listed firms have run out of room for foreign ownership, said Dang.
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Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (US)
Release: Z.1 Financial Accounts of the United States
The FRED series Consumer Credit - Liabilities - Balance Sheet of Households and Nonprofit Organizations is now known as Households and Nonprofit Organizations; Consumer Credit; Liability.
The source series id is FL153166000.Q.
This series appears in Table B.101. For further information see the assistance provided in the guide to the Financial Accounts at http://www.federalreserve.gov/apps/fof/.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (US), Households and Nonprofit Organizations; Consumer Credit; Liability, Level [CCLBSHNO], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CCLBSHNO, April 18, 2019.


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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Square Off Against Olympic Ping-Pong Athlete
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett may be billionaires, but that does not mean their entrepreneurial skills serve them well in the sports arena.
The duo decided to test their luck with ping-pong by going up against 16-year-old Ariel Hsing, who recently qualified for the US Olympic table tennis team, at the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting this weekend.
This is actually the second time that Gates and Buffett have challenged Hsing. They faced off against her in 2007 when she was only 9 years old. But something tells us that bout didn't go any better.
As befitting their status as tycoons, Gates and Buffett seemed to be getting the upper hand by using over-sized paddles. But it turns out they were just evening the playing field against the table tennis prodigy. It was all quite clear that Hsing was taking it easy on them. After all, she spent more than an hour battling all challengers as part of the weekend-long event.
Hsing is currently attending high school in San Jose, California. Once the school year is over, she will compete in tournaments domestically and in Brazil before heading to London for the summer Olympics in 2012.


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Her breathtaking figure and features have dominated the fashion world, and now Gisele Bundchen is once again taking her million-dollar looks to the forefront of the beauty industry.
It was recently announced that the 32 year-old Brazilian supermodel is the latest celeb to be tapped as the face of Chanel cosmetics.
In the Mario Testino shot campaign, Gisele shows off the luxury brand"s mattifying powder while highlighting her enviable cheekbones and showing off her famous freckles.
This, of course, isn"t the Victoria"s Secret stunner"s first time in front of the camera for a brand"s campaign. Miss Bundchen has previously landed contracts with everyone from H&M, Versace, David Yurman and Max Factor.


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Can Americans Play at Online Gambling Sites Legally? There are many misconceptions right now when it comes to playing at online gambling sites in the United States. The quick and short of it is that Americans can play at online gambling sites. However, due to the current legal situation many sites no longer accept US online poker, online casino and sportsbook players.
Here's a quick overview of the current situation in the US, so that you can better understand your options as an American online poker or casino gambler.
Is It Legal for Americans to Gamble Online?
Yes! Although this should not be deemed a legal opinion, there are no laws preventing those in the United States from gambling for real money online – at least at the federal level! Some U.S. states (notably, Washington), have made online gambling illegal on the player end.
And then there is the issue of differentiating between gambling and other games of skill (which many consider poker is). In fact, in 2012 a federal court in New York ruled that poker is a game of skill and is not illegal under the Illegal Gambling Business Act.
But for most of the country, the only restrictions are on the sites themselves – not on players. The most important of these laws is the UIGEA (The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006), which made it illegal for banks and financial institutions from processing transactions to and from online gambling sites.
What are the Best Online Poker Sites for US Players?
Online poker rooms that have continued to operate and service USA players are somewhat limited – and thus Americans only have a few poker rooms we'll recommend. Fortunately, however, there are still at least a few decent options that Americans can play at.
The top online poker sites for those residing in the United States are Americas CardRoom and Bovada Poker. While the traffic on these sites is nothing like what you would expect pre Black Friday on the major online poker sites, it's still decent enough, and you can play a huge variety of games such as Texas Hold'em for real money across a range of stakes and game types. If you're looking to get your online poker fix, you can't go wrong with any of these sites.
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With the acceptance of bitcoin online casinos are on the up and up in the USA. Casino players are now able to deposit and withdraw instantly at most all casinos that work with bitcoin. Bitcoin has been the savior of online casinos. While most online casinos still take credit card deposits and can withdraw to checks and wires, bitcoin is far faster and more convenient. Casinos like Bovada Casino and Casino Extreme allow US players and offer instant withdrawals. Take a look at the Online Casino page for a complete list.
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Is It Safe to Gamble Online in the US?
Now here's the thing. After the "Black Friday" indictments that targeted the three biggest poker sites accepting US players at the time: PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, and Absolute Poker/UB (now closed), these poker rooms and several others, including some online casinos, stopped taking Americans. With the exception of PokerStars, it took years for these indicted sites to pay back American players; if you got access back to your online bankroll at all (players on the Cereus network never saw their money).
But who is to know whether or not the federal government wont stop with just a few online poker sites. Any US online poker room or casino accepting Americans could be targeted, and since the rooms remaining tend to be smaller and less financially secure, it's even less likely that they'll be able to secure funds for their US players. This is why you should never have your entire bankroll tied up on one site.
With the acceptance of Bitcoin, it is now easy to get funds to and from players at online poker sites and casinos.
This means that any money you deposit into an unregulated online poker site carries a certain level of risk. Even US facing poker sites that have not been targeted are finding it difficult to send winnings to Americans, as many payment processors have left the US market. But there are US-facing online poker sites that still manage to get funds into the hands of players in a timely manner.


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Sleep Apnea in Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes)
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00194259
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified January 2008 by Temple University.
Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
First Posted : September 19, 2005
Last Update Posted : March 7, 2014
|Tracking Information
|First Submitted Date
|September 13, 2005
|First Posted Date
|September 19, 2005
|Last Update Posted Date
|March 7, 2014
|Study Start Date
|August 2001
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|June 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures
|Effects of OSA on weight [ Time Frame: 10 years ]
|Original Primary Outcome Measures
|Not Provided
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00194259 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures
|Not Provided
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures
|Not Provided
|Current Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures
|Not Provided
|Original Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title
|Sleep Apnea in Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes)
|Official Title
|Sleep Apnea in Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes)
|Brief Summary
|This study will assess the effects of weight loss on sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in 120 obese, type 2 diabetics with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) from four Look AHEAD sites. Changes in SDB will be compared between subjects randomized to weight loss (Lifestyle Intervention Group) versus non-weight loss (Diabetes Education and Support Group) conditions within the context of the Look AHEAD Study. Weight loss is frequently recommended for obese patients with OSA, but the empirical foundation for this recommendation is not well substantiated. Weight loss in obese apneics improves but does not eliminate SDB. Moreover, the degree of improvement is not correlated with the amount of weight loss. This study will assess SDB before treatment and at 1 and 2 years. We will also investigate clinical measures of fat distribution that may mediate the non-linear relationship between weight loss and improvements in SDB. Finally, we will examine the role of SDB in mediating changes in blood pressure associated with weight loss.
|Detailed Description
The duration of the study is 5 years; participants will be enrolled in the study for a total of 2 years. Recruitment will be based on the protocol set forth in the larger Look AHEAD trial that will occur in 8 treatment waves, spaced approximately 4 months apart. Each of these waves at the Penn site will include 40 people, making the potential subject pool approximately 320 persons.
Participants at the Penn site will be approximately 44 men and women, between 45 and 75 years of age, with a body mass index (BMI) > 25 kg/m2. All subjects will be obese type 2 diabetics who have been randomly assigned to the Lifestyle Intervention Group or the Diabetes Education and Support Group in the Look AHEAD Study. Therefore, the inclusion and exclusion criteria are determined by the parent study. Patients who are currently being treated for OSA (e.g., continuous positive airway pressure) or who have had surgical treatment for OSA will be excluded. Patients who have been previously diagnosed with OSA but are not being treated will be included. These 44 individuals represent a subset of the approximately 320 persons who will be treated at the University of Pennsylvania site.
As part of the baseline visit (before randomization) for the Look AHEAD study, Look AHEAD participants will be asked to sign a consent form for screening. Consenting participants will complete the Multivariate Apnea Prediction Form. The MAP includes weight, height, age and 3 questions about sleep-related symptoms. After the prescreen consent has been completed, the Research Coordinator will invite the participant to complete the consent form for this study. Interested subjects will be scheduled to meet with this study's Research Coordinator during the subject's next scheduled Look AHEAD visit. Participants wishing to enroll will undergo the baseline assessments and be scheduled for their baseline sleep study. Subjects will be paid $50 for this sleep assessment. After completion of the baseline sleep study, the results will be analyzed. Thirty subjects with a baseline RDI > 15 and 28 subjects with an RDI between 5 and 15 (5 < RDI < 15) will continue in the study, undergoing the same assessments at years 1 and 2.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a syndrome characterized by frequent cessations of airflow during sleep (despite continued respiratory effort) that are caused by the closure of the pharyngeal airway. The most frequently used metric to describe OSA is the respiratory disturbance index (RDI) (sometimes referred to as the apnea-hypopnea index or AHI). RDI is defined as the average number of apnea/hypopnea events per hour of sleep. The medical consequences of OSA include an increased risk of hypertension, stroke, myocardial infarction, and premature mortality. The behavioral and psychosocial consequences of OSA include excessive daytime sleepiness, depression, sexual dysfunction, and a 3-7 fold increase in the risk of motor vehicle accidents. Among 30 to 60 year olds, 9% of women and 24% of men in the general population have an RDI > 5. The serious consequences and high prevalence of OSA clearly constitute a major public health problem.
OSA is strongly related to obesity, an important public health problem in its own right. In a series of 1000 OSA patients, two thirds had body weights > 30% above recommended. Several studies have identified body mass index (BMI) as the strongest predictor of RDI. Data from the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort Study revealed that a one standard deviation increase in BMI was associated with a four-fold increase in the risk of having an RDI > 5. Among obese patients seeking weight loss treatment, nearly 40% exhibited evidence of SDB, and 10% required treatment for OSA. The link between obesity and SDB is further supported by data showing that weight loss significantly improves SDB in obese patients with OSA. Perhaps the most compelling data about the effects of weight change on SDB, particularly weight gain, come from a very recent study of the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort that examined changes in weight and SDB over 4 years in a community sample of 690. On average, the sample experienced a 3 kg weight gain and 1.4/hr increase in RDI. Across the entire sample, on average, a 1% change in body weight was associated with a 3% change in RDI. Participants who reduced body weight by 10% experienced a 26% reduction in RDI, while those who increased body weight by 10% experienced a 32% increase in RDI. A 10% weight gain was associated with a 6-fold increase in the risk of developing a RDI > 15. These descriptive, longitudinal data are suggestive of the benefits of weight loss on SDB, but several factors limit conclusions about the effects of weight loss on obese OSA patients. First, the initial mean RDI was 4.1, so very few subjects (n = 46) had moderate or severe OSA (RDI > 15). Further, only a small number of subjects (n = 61) lost > 5% of initial body weight. Finally, similar to the broader literature on the effects of weight loss, this study is limited by the lack of a no-weight loss control group and the inability to distinguish intentional from non-intentional weight loss.
Weight loss is a frequently recommended treatment for obese patients with OSA, but the data to support this recommendation are not available. The lack of randomized trials, the study of predominantly male samples, and the absence of follow-up evaluations leave physicians and patients unsure about the clinical utility of weight loss for obese OSA patients. This study will assess the effects of weight loss on sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in obese, type 2 diabetics with OSA (RDI > 15) who will be randomly assigned to the Lifestyle Intervention Group or the Diabetes Education and Support Group conditions as part of the larger Look AHEAD trial. Our assessment of patients at baseline, and 1 and 2 years will allow us to examine the relationship between weight change and SDB over time. We will also examine the role of neck and abdominal fat distribution in mediating the effects of weight loss on SDB. Finally, we will assess the impact of SDB in mediating changes in blood pressure associated with weight loss.
All subjects will be obese type 2 diabetics who are enrolled in the larger Look AHEAD Study. Fifty-eight subjects in total will be needed. Thirty of these subjects will have an RDI > 15 and 28 subjects will have an RDI of 5-14.9 and all will have been randomized to either the Lifestyle Intervention Group or the Diabetes Education and Support Group.
All participants will complete the following assessments:
Nocturnal polysomnography (PSG). Overnight, unattended PSGs will be recorded in participants' homes using the Compumedics' PS2 portable sleep system. Two sleep technicians will go to the participant's home at 8:00-9:00 PM on the night of the PSG. A series of calibrations will be performed and signal quality and sensor positions will be adjusted as necessary. Before the technicians depart, the device will be set to activate 60 minutes prior to the subject's intended bedtime. The subject will then be asked to sit quietly and read or watch television for the duration of the time until lights out at his/her regular bedtime. The next morning, the 2 sleep technicians will return to the participant's home to remove the electrodes and sensors and to retrieve the equipment.
Neck circumference. Neck fat distribution will be estimated by a measurement of the neck circumference at baseline and at 1 and 2 years by this study's Research Coordinator at the Look AHEAD annual clinic visit. All measurements will be performed twice and recorded to the nearest 0.1 cm.
Blood pressure. Blood pressure will be assessed at baseline and at years 1 and 2 in the participant's home by the sleep technician. Measurements will be taken at night before the equipment is attached and in the morning after the equipment has been detached. Since the PSG is anchored to the participants usual sleep and wake schedule, we will obtain a morning and evening blood pressure at approximately the same times of day. Blood pressure will be measured in the dominant arm after 5 minutes of quiet rest in a seated position. Two measurements, separated by 1 minute, will be performed and averaged.
Sagittal diameter. Sagittal diameter will be measured by the Holtain-Kahn Abdominal Caliper at baseline and at 1 and 2 years by the Research Coordinator at the Look AHEAD annual clinic visit. The measurement will be performed twice and recorded to the nearest 0.1 cm.
Questionnaires. Daytime sleepiness will be assessed by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). The ESS is a self-administered questionnaire measuring the general level of daytime sleepiness. The ESS significantly distinguishes patients with and without OSA; a score above 10 is considered indicative of pathological sleepiness. Furthermore, it has been shown to decrease for OSA patients treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Quality of life specific to sleep apnea will be assessed by the Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire (FOSQ). The FOSQ is a measure assessing the impact of disorders of excessive sleepiness on functional outcomes relevant to daily behaviors and quality of life. The FOSQ reliably distinguishes apneics and controls and is sensitive to treatment effects. These measures will be assessed at baseline and at 1 and 2 years by this study's Research Coordinator at the Look AHEAD clinic visits and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Upper airway assessment. A brief (< 10 minutes) standardized clinical assessment of upper airway and craniofacial features that distinguishes apneics and non-apneics will be performed at baseline and at years 1 and 2 by the Research Coordinator.
Sleep log. Participants will be given a sleep log to keep for 7 days prior to their in-home sleep study. Each morning when they wake up and each evening before going to bed they will answer a few questions concerning the quality of their sleep and their daytime activities.
The procedures and treatments proposed in this study pose few known risks to subjects' physical and psychological well-being. The requirements imposed upon participants for this ancillary study pose no additional risks than those already present in the larger Look AHEAD trial. There are no invasive measures associated with this study.
The benefits to the subjects studied in this research protocol, and to society at large, far surpass the risks. Our study will provide valuable sleep assessments to a population at high risk for sleep apnea, a significant benefit since most cases of SDB in the United States (90%) are undetected. Furthermore, our study will offer both patients and their physicians valuable information necessary in making subsequent decisions regarding the clinical management of any SDB. The requirements imposed upon participants for this ancillary study pose no additional risks than those already present in the larger Look AHEAD trial.
Although weight loss is a frequently recommended treatment for obese patients with OSA, there has only been one randomized controlled trial including a no weight loss group. Therefore, findings from this study will provide important information to society at large in determining the effectiveness of weight loss treatment for OSA, a serious health problem.
|Study Type
|Study Design
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Target Follow-Up Duration
|Not Provided
|Retention: Samples Without DNA
Saliva Samples
|Sampling Method
|Non-Probability Sample
|Study Population
|Patients with Type II diabetes previously enrolled into the "Look-AHEAD" Study. Comid diagnosis of sleep apnea
|Not Provided
|Study Groups/Cohorts
|Not Provided
|Publications *
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status
|Unknown status
|Estimated Enrollment
|Original Enrollment
|Same as current
|Estimated Study Completion Date
|June 2014
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|June 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
|45 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
|Listed Location Countries
|United States
|Removed Location Countries
|Administrative Information
|NCT Number
|Other Study ID Numbers
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|U.S. FDA-regulated Product
|Not Provided
|IPD Sharing Statement
|Not Provided
|Responsible Party
|Temple University
|Study Sponsor
|Temple University
|University of Pennsylvania
|PRS Account
|Temple University
|Verification Date
|January 2008


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TAYLOR, Mich. - After a 12-year-old student in Taylor showed up to school with $20,000 in her backpack, a lot of people, including police, are left asking several questions.
"Large bills, $100 bills," said Taylor Police Chief Mary Sclabassi.
It certainly was more lunch money than the average student needs. The large sum of cash was found in the 12-year-old girl's backpack at the 6th Grade Academy on Monday. Police were called.
"Had word gotten out to maybe someone other than some other 12-year-olds, it could have put her in a dangerous position," said Sclabassi.
Student was handing out cash to classmates
How did the teachers spot the money trail? Sclabassi says the student wasn't exactly keeping the cash to herself.
"The principal became aware of this when the girl started distributing some of the cash to some fellow students. As high as $500 to some students. Some got as much as $200," the police chief said.
Teresa D. Winnie, the assistant superintendent at the Taylor School District, released this statement:
Where money came from remains mystery
Sclabassi said they are asking the family about it.
"We're talking with the family about how this happened and we're glad that this ended safely for her and that it was retrieved," she said.
How the money got in the backpack is still a mystery. Police are working with the student's parents for questioning.
Meanwhile, the student went back to school on Tuesday.
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Greek Yogurt Cake
Like pound cake, but lighter, this Greek yogurt cake from Mad Hungry Cravings gets its moistness from its namesake and floral sweetness from honey. Make this the night before a big breakfast.
Reprinted with permission by Lucinda Scala Quinn. Copyright © 2013. Published by Artisan Books. Available wherever books are sold. All rights reserved.
Read more: Bake the Book: Greek Yogurt Cake
- Yield:serves 8
- Active time: 20 minutes
- Total time:1 hour 15 minutes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Walnuts for garnish (optional)
- Sour cherries in syrup for garnish (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the middle position. Butter and flour a 9-by-2-inch springform pan.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir together the yogurt and honey in a small bowl.
In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating until fully incorporated. Beat in the vanilla extract.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the yogurt and beginning and ending with the flour.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove the sides of the pan and invert the cake; lift off the pan bottom and let the cake cool completely.
Slice the cake and serve plain, sprinkled with sugar, or with the topping of your choice, such as walnuts or cherries.
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Recent government grain reports showing low-end-of-year carryover stocks have sent corn, soybean and wheat futures prices upward at rates that make crop farmers smile.
For most, their present marketing plan will be to hold and sell at the market peak.
"Rethink that!" says crops analyst Melvin Brees at the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI). "Hitting the high depends mainly on luck and is nearly impossible."
Grain owners should have plans in place, now, for marketing both the old crop and new crop.
"No one wants to sell when prices are going up," Brees says. "But, expecting these price levels to last until harvest time might be asking a lot!"
In other words, if prices can go up fast, they come down faster.
"We are in a complicated marketing situation, but it can be managed," Brees says. In his University of Missouri "Decisive Marketing Newsletter," Brees outlined several plans.
"Current prices offer profit opportunities that are well above typical break-even prices. Don't let profitable prices slip away. It is one thing to pass up a good price on the way up, but don't miss it on the way down."
Growers can set upside and downside price objectives to target sales. Brees admits that upside price is difficult to set in an uptrend. But, with prices at historic levels, targeting a higher price is almost sure to lock in a "good sale."
Downside prices are easier to set; but more difficult to execute. Set a trigger price that will stop losses as prices drop.
"If the market moves higher, increase the downside price. This is called a "trailing stop."
As prices go up, you avoid making a sale and the downside price continues higher. If the price drops, you are out of the market at the highest downside price objective.
Another strategy is to use futures options. Options cost money for premiums, but they are flexible and can protect a very profitable price while allowing retained ownership of the grain. Then the producer can sell the grain at a higher price later. The combination can bring a high average price.
The third option is more traditional. Spread the sales at intervals through the year.
If prices continue up after making the first sale, the season average price goes up with subsequent sales. If prices reverse, at least part of the crop was sold at those historic highs.
Some grain marketers follow technical chart prices to guide sales. Until the uptrend line is broken on the chart technical signals remain for continued upward prices. Sales are made when the chart line breaks.
For now, that trend line remains bullish, with prices pointed higher.
But, Brees notes that records for the past 40 years show that downtrends follow major uptrends within 12 months — or less. The current uptrend has run almost seven months.
"Many factors, from energy prices to foreign markets, can change a booming market," Brees says. Having a plan helps prevent selling all at the low.
To read the marketing newsletters go to "Farmers Corner" on the MU FAPRI web site.
"You many not want to sell yet, but remember you have to sell some time," Brees says. "Be ready."