text: Friday, January 06, 2012 APTA Projects Future Supply and Demand of Physical Therapists In an effort to determine a more accurate picture of the physical therapy workforce and aid workforce planning, APTA's Workforce Task Force has developed a model to project supply and demand of physical therapists through 2020. Using the model to manipulate data collected through APTA member surveys, the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, and federal and other sources, the task force projected a either shortage or surplus of physical therapists in 3 different scenarios. The model includes multiple variables that may impact the future workforce, such as physical therapist attrition rates, the number of full- and part-time personnel, and the percentage of the US population with health care insurance. The model is easily updated to reflect changes in physical therapy education program graduation rates, employment patterns, health care reform, and other factors. APTA will continue to monitor the health care environment, make any necessary modifications to the model, and communicate changes to members and the public. An explanation of the how the model was developed, a description of the possible scenarios, and graphs illustrating the projections are available on APTA's Physical Therapy Workforce Data page. Comments It would be great to have this type of resource for PTAs as well. Posted by Molly Keogh on 1/7/2012 4:24 PM I don't need to spend money on a task force for this...I can tell you the future in a nutshell: The demand for PTs will rise, but the financial compensation for being a PT will fall. In other words, more people will need physical therapy, and therapists will have to be more educated and intelligent to navigate the legal and financial demands of increasing regulation and litigation, but they will not receive the same compensation that their forebears received. Physical therapy is in demand; paying for it is not. Posted by JM on 1/8/2012 7:40 PM I agree with JM's comments and would add that we need the general consumer base to understand that paying out of pocket for quality health care may be needed to supplement what health plans are willing to pay. It is understood in the field of dentistry, that anything out of the ordinary is not covered by their dental health plan. It needs to be more common knowledge that therapy costs passed onto the consumer is common place. Posted by MG on 1/9/2012 1:08 AM I would like to see this information broken down by region, if available. Posted by Tamara Gravano on 1/9/2012 8:42 AM I suspect that we will see more PT's working, at least part time, longer. Many of us are still trying to recover our retirement investment losses from the last several years and will be working longer. I don't see any calculations based on this in this report. Posted by Patricia Lawrence on 1/9/2012 9:30 AM MG, I am in complete agreement with you regarding the Physical Therapy setting and the need to set the expectations of the health care consumer AND their right to direct access to PT services, too! The example of dentistry being a known OOP (out-of-pocket) service and one that people accept, and will, that they must budget into their healthcare needs. People understand that there is a certain amount of responsibility they must bear when it comes to their health but when they are not feeling well or if they are in pain they will go to the doctor without thinking twice. The same goes for when a person has a toothache or jaw pain. We need to position ourselves in the healthcare industry this way, too! When their knee, back, hip, etc hurts we want them to think, "Oh boy, I need to get to a physical therapist - fast! Right? Our industry is an invaluable asset to the healthcare system and its community; it is very clear that our mission is for us to be accepted as a service that is the first line of care AND prevention when people are experiencing body and/or joint pain and to understand as well as not question why there will be the OOP expense for these services. I would like to see our industry accept that it is part of our role to educate consumers and other members of the healthcare industry we serve about the importance of our role within the system. We don't need to convince ourselves we are necessary or worth the cost nor do we need to justify the effectiveness of our services, that is the aim of evidence based practice and it is growing faster each day thanks to the new level of education requirements and to those in practice for many years already producing proof that what we do WORKS! Now, we can sit back and bemoan that we are not getting the validation we feel (and know) we deserve or we can present our educated and scientifically backed evidence until we earn the attention, respect, and recognition we would like to receive from our healthcare-provider peer group! Posted by Danielle Stephens on 1/16/2012 3:57 PM


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SHOCKING: Fan-shot Video of Daytona Speedway Crash [VIDEO]
Here is some unbelievable video shot by a fan at Daytona Speedway. It's a miracle that more people weren't injured. When you watch it, you will be shocked.
At last report, 28 spectators were injured, 14 were being treated in area hospitals, 2 in critical condition. Watching this video, it seems impossible that those numbers aren't a LOT higher.
(Fan-shot video with language you would have to expect if wreckage just flew at you doing 200MPH!)

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Tip 1: Featherweight tile backer
Foam-core backer boards
These hard, water-resistant foam core boards are easy to cut and lightweight.
Dean Sorem, our tile guru, had this to say about one lightweight tile backer: "Custom Building Products' EasyBoard is a dream. An average shower requires two to three hundred pounds of cement board, and six to eight trips from the truck to the shower—on the second floor, if you're lucky! My eighty-year-old grandmother could carry 120 square feet of half-inch EasyBoard in one trip, assuming I held the doors for her. Installation is even easier. One steady pass with a sharp utility knife and the board is cut clean through. Fasten it with the same screws used for other backers. Another advantage: no cement dust."
These new super-light backer boards have a hard foam core and water-resistant coating and can be used anywhere you would use other tile backer boards. Custom Building Products' EasyBoard and Schluter's Kerdi-Board are two common brands. EasyBoard costs about $16 for a 3 x 5-ft. piece. You probably won't find foam-core backer board at home centers. Instead, search online for a local source or visit a professional tile shop.
Tip 2: Instant electrical connections
Push-in electrical connector
Push-in connectors are easy to use and make solid electrical connections.
Traditional twist-on wire connectors can be a bother to install. The wire ends have to be held in perfect alignment while you twist on the connector. And then you have to fit all those wires and connectors neatly into the box.
Try push-in connectors instead. They're simple to use and almost foolproof. Just strip the wires to the length recommended on the package and press each wire end into a separate hole in the connector. And since they're smaller, they take up less room in the electrical box. They're also the perfect solution for extending wires that are too short.
A few downsides: You'll need to keep a greater variety of connectors on hand, since it wouldn't be economical to use a connector designed for six wires to connect a single pair. Also, push-in connectors cost a little more than the twist-on type. You'll find push-in connectors (about $25 for 200) at home centers and online.
Tip 3: Sticky sand for pavers
Polymeric paver sand
A polymer mixed with the sand binds it together and helps it stay put between pavers.
Tired of replacing the sand between the pavers on your walk or patio? Sick of pulling weeds from between the stones? Here's a solution. Vacuum or blow out the old sand and replace it with polymeric sand. It's just sand mixed with a glue-like polymer. When wetted, the polymer binds the sand, holding it in place and creating a weed-resistant barrier. It's a little fussy to install because you have to be careful to clean it off the face of the pavers or stones before wetting it, but it's worth the extra effort. Polymeric sand is available at landscape suppliers and some home centers for about $12 for a 50-lb. bag.
Tip 4: Flat-proof wheelbarrow tire
Flat-free tire
Flat-free tires are filled with foam so that they can't collapse if punctured.
Is the tire flat every time you go to use your wheelbarrow? Do you use your wheelbarrow on construction sites where nails can be a problem? If so, then you need a "flat-free" wheelbarrow tire. Flat-free tires are filled with foam or made of urethane so they never need air and won't go flat if you run over a nail. And they're not just for wheelbarrows. You can also buy flat-free tires to fit lawn mowers and lawn tractors, handcarts and golf carts. Expect to spend about $30 for a wheelbarrow tire. Find flat-free tires at home centers and online.
Tip 5: Paint-job insurance
Better primers
Apply these primers over old paint to reduce or prevent future peeling.
Let's face it. Sometimes it's too much work to remove old exterior paint down to bare wood. Zinsser's Peel Stop and XIM's Peel Bond ($22 and $32 a gallon, respectively) are two clear, binding primers that are formulated to seal the edges of paint and prevent peeling. It's a good solution for painting over an area that you've scraped, but that has patches of sound paint you don't want to peel later.
Tip 6: Faster toggle bolt
Convenient wall anchor
These bolts are strong, yet easy to install and remove.
Old-fashioned "butterfly"-type toggle bolts are a pain to install. Toggler brand Snaptoggles is a vast improvement. Just drill a hole and slip the metal toggle in. Then slide the retainer along the plastic strips until it's snug to the wall and snap off the strips. With the metal toggle mounted on the wall, it's easy to attach whatever you want by simply screwing in the included bolt. And you can remove the bolt without losing the toggle in the wall. Look for Snaptoggles (about $1 each) near drywall anchors in home centers and hardware stores.
Tip 7: Waterproof wood glue, with no mixing
Waterproof glue
Apply waterproof glue, straight from the squeeze bottle.
You old-timers out there may remember having to hunt down and mix resorcinol powder when your project called for waterproof glue. Now you can just reach for the glue bottle (about $4 for 8 oz.) to get a waterproof glue-up. It's probably wise to stick with epoxy for boat building, but for everything else these waterproof glues are all you need. Elmer's Wood Glue Max and Titebond's Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue are two brands.
Tip 8: Ever-straight wall studs
Engineered studs
Studs made from jointed and laminated wood are perfectly straight, but expensive.
In most areas of a house, a little wave or bump in the wall caused by a crooked stud won't matter a bit. But in kitchens and bathrooms where you'll be installing cabinetry or tile on the walls, a wavy wall can raise havoc. That's where engineered studs are worth the premium price. Because they're made of laminated lumber or finger-jointed lumber, they're perfectly straight and more stable than standard studs. Plus, they're available in long lengths for extra-tall walls. They don't come cheap, though. An 8-ft. laminated strand lumber (LSL) stud from LP Building Products costs about $8. Ask for engineered studs at your local lumberyard or home centers. You may have to special-order them.
Tip 9: Adjustable depth electrical box
Adjustable electrical box
You can move these boxes in or out to get the correct depth after installing the wall covering.
An electrical box that can be adjusted until it's flush with the wall is a perfect solution when you're thinking about adding tile or paneling but aren't sure how thick the finished wall will be. There are a few different versions of adjustable boxes. Turning a screw in the Carlon box shown here moves the box in and out and allows you to fine-tune the box position after you've completed the wall covering. Adjustable-depth boxes cost a little more than regular boxes ($2 to $2.50 each) but are worth every penny in areas where you think you'll add tile, paneling or cabinetry and don't want to guess at the depth.
Tip 10: Faster fastening with better screws
Premium screws
Premium screws often feature self-drilling tips, stronger metal, corrosion resistance and are easier to drive.
Premium construction screws have a few big advantages over the drywall screws we've all been using for years.
For starters, most have improved head designs: tight-fitting hex, Torx or Spider head driver bits. This eliminates the annoying tendency of Phillips head screws to strip out or slip off the bit. Premium construction screws are also less brittle than drywall screws, so they won't break off as easily, and they're coated to resist corrosion. Special self-drilling thread designs coupled with a thin shank means you rarely need to drill a pilot hole. Large structural screws can replace lag screws, and the smaller ones are better than drywall screws for woodworking and framing projects.
There are several brands. You'll find GRK screws online and at contractor-oriented lumberyards. Spax and FastenMaster screws are readily available at home centers and hardware stores. Like any premium products, they cost more. Expect to pay about 5¢ each for 1-1/2-in. GRK screws.
Tip 11: Arrow-straight drywall joints
Stiff drywall corners
Stiff corners make crisp, precise drywall taping much easier for the homeowner.
This extra-stiff, extra-wide drywall corner system is expensive, but there are a few situations where the additional money is well spent. First, if you're a novice drywall taper, it absolutely ensures straight inside corners. The stiff material goes on straight, no matter how unskilled you are with a taping knife. For the experienced taper, this stuff makes it easier to handle situations like oddball corner angles or drywall over sloppy framing.
An added benefit is that you only need to apply an additional thin coat or two of joint compound over the outermost edge to finish the job. The remainder of the tape is paint-ready and doesn't require more mud. This feature also makes it handy for all inside and outside corners. These products are available at drywall suppliers and online. A 100-ft. roll of No-Coat Ultraflex 450 costs about $60. Strait-Flex's Wide-Flex 400 is a similar product (about $43).
Tip 12: Waterproof tile is now brush-on simple
Brush-on waterproofing
Brush a coat of this liquid over your substrate and you'll have a waterproof membrane ready for ceramic tile.
A top-notch tiling job in wet areas like showers and around tubs requires a waterproof membrane under the tile. RedGard is a liquid waterproofing that you apply with a brush, trowel or roller. When dry, it forms a flexible membrane that's perfect to tile over.
Here's what our tile consultant, Dean Sorem, has to say: "RedGard saved my sanity! This handy waterproofing has made the installation of a watertight tile job as simple as a brush stroke. Once the tile substrate is securely installed and seams are taped, all you need to do is apply a coat of the pudding-like liquid to the surface, let it dry, and it's waterproofed. This makes waterproofing shower curbs, benches, tub decks and steam showers a breeze."
You'll find RedGard and other brands of brush-on waterproofing at home centers, tile stores and online. A 1-gallon bucket costs about $40.
Tip 13: Moldable wood filler
Epoxy wood filler
Epoxy fillers bond tenaciously and are great to fill holes and repair rotted wood.
Nothing beats two-part epoxy wood filler for rebuilding moldings or other architectural elements that have missing or damaged parts. The most common brand is Abatron's WoodEpox. When mixed, WoodEpox has a consistency like Play-Doh that allows you to hand-mold it into the approximate shape of the damaged part. Unlike less expensive fillers, it'll stay put without sagging or running. When the "dough" hardens to about the consistency of soap, you can shave and carve it into the final profile. When it's completely cured, you can sand and plane it like wood. Epoxy wood filler costs about $40 for two pints. Find a local WoodEpox retailer or purchase online from abatron.com.
Tip 14: Ultimate water-base trim paint
Smooth flowing paint
Newer water-base alkyd formulations flow smoothly so you won't leave brush marks.
A decade ago, if you asked any painters what type of paint they preferred for getting a smooth coat of finish on woodwork, most would have said oil-base paint. But now there are several modern paints that combine the best advantages of water-base and oil paints. These new water cleanup paints have a lower percentage of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) than oil-base paints, so they're better for the environment. And they brush on and flow out like oil, allowing you to get that smooth, brush-mark free finish that is the hallmark of a classic oil paint job. Two popular examples of this new type of paint are Sherwin-Williams ProClassic Interior Waterbased Acrylic-Alkyd and Benjamin Moore's Advance Waterborne Interior Alkyd. Like any superior paint product, these aren't cheap. Expect to pay about $45 a gallon. But if it's a smooth, durable paint job you're after, water-base alkyds are worth every penny.
Tip 15: Cheap, versatile, durable wood filler
Water putty
Water putty sets quickly and dries hard.
Durham's Water Putty is a powder that hardens after you mix it with water. It's a great product to keep on hand for when you need economical, quick-setting wood filler for things like woodpecker holes in your siding or knotholes before painting. You can mix it thin and use it as a floor leveler, or mix it thick for making wood repairs. You'll find Durham's Water Putty at home centers and hardware stores (out $10 for a 4-lb. can).
Tip 16: Perfect crack filler
Self-leveling caulk
Use self-leveling caulk for concrete joints.
If you've ever tried to fill a crack in concrete with regular caulk, you know what a mess it can be. Self-leveling concrete crack filler solves this problem. Just fill the crack and a few minutes later the caulk settles to form a perfectly smooth joint. For wide cracks, insert lengths of foam caulk-backer first to create a better caulk joint and reduce the amount of caulk needed. Self-leveling caulk (about $6 a tube) is available at home centers and hardware stores. Look for the words "self-leveling" on the tube.
Tip 17: Better foam control
Better foam applicators
Foam guns allow you to use foam over a longer period without the nozzle clogging up.
If you've ever used expanding foam with the plastic straw applicator, you know what a mess it can be—sticky foam all over everything and half-used cans that end up in the trash. But it doesn't have to be that way. Applicator guns have an adjustment screw that allows you to fine-tune the flow rate. That, coupled with the long nozzle and trigger valve, gives you much more control over the foam so you don't end up wasting it by overfilling. Plus you can leave the can of foam on the gun for about a month and still use it. You only clean the gun if you remove the can. Then you simply screw a can of foam gun cleaner (about $6) onto the gun and dispense it through the tip.
Foam application guns cost $30 to more than $100. The Great Stuff Pro 14 gun shown here is about $50.
Tip 18: Instant, permanent hole fix
Epoxy fillers
Epoxy fillers are easy to mix and apply for permanent hole-filling.
Stephen Evans, one of our Field Editors, has a favorite wood filler for special jobs. QuickWood putty stick is a two-part epoxy filler that is the size and consistency of a large Tootsie Roll. Stephen uses it to fill screw holes and make repairs where high strength and a fast set are important.
To use it, just slice a chunk from the tube and knead it until the color is consistent. This activates the epoxy, allowing you about 15 to 25 minutes to fill holes or dings until it starts to harden. A 1-oz. tube costs about $5. Two brands are QuickWood and JB Weld KwikWood. You'll find them online or at woodworking stores and home centers.


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Fit to Breed? The History and Legacy of Indiana Eugenics, 1907-2007
Fit to Breed? The History and Legacy of Indiana Eugenics, 1907-2007
Indiana State Library, April 12, 2007 - December 31, 2007.
This exhibit traces the historical significance and lasting effects of eugenics in Indiana. The exhibit is a collaborative project using the design talents of a faculty member and students from the Herron School of Art and Design, research of faculty and students from IUPUI's History Department and Medical Humanities and Health Studies Program, and subject expertise of two eugenics scholars from the University of Michigan and Georgia State University. Primary source materials displayed in the exhibit come primarily from the collections of the Indiana State Archives and the Indiana State Library.
The exhibit utilizes the unique architecture of the Indiana State Library to provide a visual experience that is both informative and aesthetically pleasing. The exhibit is comprised of three key facets that provide a historical journey of Indiana eugenics and a glimpse into Indiana's genetic future. The entrance that leads to the body of the exhibit allows viewers to reflect on their current notions of eugenics and to identify with the way eugenics impacted individual lives. The body itself will consist of numerous primary documents including books, medical logs, photographs and historical artifacts aimed at contextualizing Indiana's eugenic history. The viewer can expect to gain a greater understanding of the personalities and activities of key figures, the duties and operations of significant institutions, and the philosophies of influential organizations. The exhibit concludes by recontextualizing Indiana eugenics in a contemporary frame. Questions to contemporary issues about genetics, bioethics, and human nature will be posed, leaving the answers up to the viewers' own reflections.
Exhibit description based heavily on text by Matthew Groshek, Public Scholar - Exhibition Planning and Design at Herron School of Art and Design | School of Liberal Arts - IUPUI
The online exhibit is provided by IUPUI in partnership with the Indiana State Archives and the University of Michigan


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How is it possible that secret U.S. military documents could be downloaded and leaked to an organization called WikiLeaks? Apparently, easier than one might think.
American officials condemned the release of more than 90,000 secret files that paint an unflattering light on the U.S.-led war and include references of Afghan civilian deaths and evidence of U.S.-Pakistani distrust.
The Pentagon says it was still investigating the source of the documents. The military has detained Bradley Manning, a former Army intelligence analyst in Baghdad, for allegedly transmitting classified information.
But the latest documents could have come from anyone with a secret-level clearance, Pentagon officials told NBC News.
The Pentagon has various levels of classified Internet sites collectively called "the high-side" or officially SIPRNET, the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network.
Pentagon officials said there are thousands of individuals — Pentagon civilians, military, even private contractors — who share the same level of secret clearance that Manning had that have access to the SIPRNET.
Computers with "the high-side" access are located in computer saferooms at Department of Defense and military facilities worldwide. But, thousands of computers with SIPRNET are setup in individuals' homes or offsite offices and businesses.
A person with a secret clearance and access to SIPRNET should be able to tap into secret level military sites in places like Iraq or Afghanistan from anywhere in the world.
One Pentagon official told NBC News that he would log onto the sites in Baghdad and Afghanistan, and said that he could easily download the same kind of secrets that were passed onto WikiLeaks.
Military officials said with that kind of widespread, worldwide access, any "cleared" individual with a personal agenda or grudge could easily become "WikiLeaks next source."
'Potential threat'
WikiLeaks.org, a self-described whistleblower organization, posted 76,000 of the reports to its website Sunday night. The group said it is vetting another 15,000 documents for future release.
Manning had bragged online that he downloaded 260,000 classified U.S. cables and transmitted them to WikiLeaks.
The White House called the disclosures "alarming" and scrambled to assess the damage.
Col. Dave Lapan, a Defense Department spokesman, said the military would probably need "days, if not weeks" to review all the documents and determine "the potential damage to the lives of our service members and coalition partners."
In latest developments, Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters in Baghdad Tuesday that he was "appalled" by the leak.
He said "there is a real potential threat there to put American lives at risk."
Msnbc.com staff and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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HeadHardHat's Award Winning Geocaching Blog is a geocache treasure trove of geocaching information. Years of searchable geocaching insights await you here. HeadHardHat's GeoSnippits Geocaching Videos series can be seen on You Tube. You can also find him on his new GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast series and the Geocaching Podcast. Geocaching the outdoor treasure-hunting game which the participants use a GPS receiver to hide and seek containers called "geocaches" or "caches" anywhere in the world
Monday, July 16, 2012
The Geocachers Creed
The Geocachers Creed is a voluntary set of guidelines that describes how geocachers in general should act.
Below is the Geocachers Creed highlighted in bold and some general thoughts for each point. If you have more I would love to hear your insights.
The Geocachers Creed
When placing or seeking geocaches, I will:
Not endanger myself or others.
- placing a geocache in an area or situation that could hurt or possibly hurt someone else
- knowing your limits and not exceeding them while Geocaching
- using the proper equipment when needed
Observe all laws & rules of the area.
- you do not have the right to break the law or enforced guidelines
- parking where not allowed
- trespassing is wrong
- out of bounds or during posted times (parks) - sunrise, sunset.
Respect property rights and seek permission where appropriate.
- No Trespassing means No Trespassing
- Landscaping and muggle trails
- Get written permission from land owner
Avoid causing disruptions or public alarm.
- bomb like Geocaches or caches that may seem suspicious
- looking suspicious when Geocaching
- speeding away from the area
Minimize my and others' impact on the environment.
- Leave No Trace
- Muggle Trails
- Think Before You Search
Be considerate of others.
- The Golden Rule
Protect the integrity of the game pieces.
- Protect travel bugs and geocoins
- Clean inappropriate materials from caches
- Repair when broken or full - Emergency Geocache Repair Kit
Most if not all of these are guidelines we can easily apply to not only geocaching but our everyday lives as well. I hope you found them useful.
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Sums it up to perfection.
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Nice post
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This dinner service is much more than just porcelain. It proves that even the most solid traditions can stand up to being challenged. What was once known and loved for being small and blue is now equally sought after in its expanded black version, and is highly collectable for design lovers. Black Fluted Mega breaks away from the traditional blue and white universe; the black brush strokes on the white porcelain embody a dramatic contrast that fits well into the contemporary home. Sophisticated, considered and just slightly rebellious.
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hi, i just wanted to share my recent rental experience at the makani a kai condo owned by bruce and amy bernhardt, http://mauiaccessiblecondo.com/.
i've never traveled this far from home before (i live in new york) because travel and finding truly accessible rentals has always been kind of tough. but in talking with bruce many times prior to actually booking our trip to maui, his incredible knowledge and resourcefulness made my husband and me feel completely at ease, and like we were making a great decision. bruce is able to recommend the very best of maui disability-serving companies and attractions, as well as just the best general activities and fun places to see. every recommendation was fantastic, it saved us so much guess work and research. our trip would not have been nearly as awesome without his guidance and advice.
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Apple stock bounces back a bit
- Shares of Apple punished 28%25 from their high
- Some say it%27s following the playbook of a fallen bubble stock
- Supporters say it%27s a bargain but are unclear on how it will do without momentum
The value of the world's most-valuable company, Apple, bounced back a bit Wednesday after sinking for weeks as investors scrambled out of what was last year's "must own" stock.
Shares of the electronic gadget maker ended up 4.15% for the day, or $20.17 to $506.09 after falling Tuesday to $485.92.
The collapse has been fast and breathtaking, in that the nation's most-popular stock is now down 28% from its 52-week high. Apple shares, which soared more than 30% last year, are now down nearly 9% this year, well behind the Standard & Poor's 500 3.2% gain.
Analysts say the deflation of Apple-stock mania is following the classic playbook of other bubble stocks that got too popular then collapsed. "This is what happens with momentum stocks," says Kim Caughey Forrest, portfolio manager at Fort Pitt Capital Group. "Now there's a fear (Apple's growth) is not keeping pace."
STORY:Steve Jobs biopic shows Apple in early days
The massive downdraft in shares of Apple:
• Erodes Apple's runaway dominance on the stock market. With such a brutal decline, the value of Apple is losing its massive value gap from the other titans of industry. Following its fall Tuesday, Apple is still worth $471 billion, making it the world's most-valuable company. But its lead has narrowed, with No. 2 ExxonMobil about 15% behind at $408 billion. Apple had been worth $662 billion at its peak.
• Contradicts the massive bullishness on the stock. Denial is typical when a market, or stock, starts its decline. When the selling in Apple started last year, Wall Street analysts said it was due to investors selling to lock in profits ahead of higher tax rates for some taxpayers in 2013. But the selling has continued into 2013. The company has also missed earnings expectations the past two quarters, says FactSet.
Meanwhile, analysts remain bullish, with 36 of the 38 Wall Street research firms rating the stock a "buy" or "strong buy."
"There are people in denial saying the stock can't go down more," says Ken Winans of Winans International.
• Marks a rotation away from the stock. Apple's decline comes despite a rally in the broad market and movement into other, potentially faster-growing tech stocks such as Facebook. Shares of Facebook are up 13% this year. Apple's decline amid a market rally shows traders are anticipating problems, Winans says.
There's no shortage of people saying the decline is short term, and a bounce wouldn't be unexpected. Apple shares still have a fair value of $770 a share, says Morningstar analyst Brian Colello in a report. The stock is "deeply undervalued," writes Jim Kelleher of Argus Research.
But Caughey Forrest says stronger competition, especially in the relatively untapped area of tablets for business use, is a weakness for Apple and shows how its valuation was unsustainable.
"Investors bet Apple could continue to dominate for a very, very long time," she says. "It's really hard to do this."


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Behind The Scenes: How DC Decided To Regulate The Internet To Protect Hollywood From Innovating
from the tick-tock deptOver the summer, the Huffington Post's Zach Carter put together an absolutely brilliant look at the politics and lobbying behind patent reform. He's now back... with a similar (and equally fantastic) look at some of the behind-the-scenes dealings concerning SOPA and PIPA. It's a long piece, but well worth the read, highlighting a bunch of key points -- including things like how the MPAA is being misleading about how many jobs there are in the movie industry:
"Behind Hollywood's red-carpet image lays a blue-collar reality. Most of those 2.2 million jobs are held by middle income families and small-business owners, men and women whose names will never appear on a theater marquee, but whose efforts are critical," Dodd said in a Nov. 16 speech before the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the organization responsible for the "Hollywood Walk of Fame" honoring film and music celebrities.Wow. 272,000 is even less than the 374,000 number we'd seen. And this is from the MPAA directly. So how do they get up to 2.2 million jobs? By throwing in all sorts of crap:
Dodd's 2.2 million jobs figure, however, exaggerates Hollywood's contribution to the American economy. According to supplemental data provided to HuffPost by MPAA, only 272,000 people work for movie studios and television companies. The lobby group claims that an additional 430,000 people work in related "distribution" jobs dependent on Hollywood, legal web streamers like Netflix, the few remaining video store clerks and cashiers checking out DVD purchases.
But the vast majority of the jobs Dodd & Co. claim are threatened by online piracy are only peripherally related to the entertainment business. MPAA takes credit for nearly 1.6 million jobs at florists, catering companies, hardware stores and other industries that work with major movie studios, assuming that these jobs could not ultimately be out of a job without Hollywood help.Of course, anyone who's intellectually honest knows that those jobs are not in the movie industry, nor does it appear they're threatened by file sharing. As we've noted, the number of movies being made (where those folks may get some business) has only been going up.
"This is a joke," says economist Dean Baker, co-Director of the progressive-leaning Center for Economic and Policy Research. "This bill will have very little impact on jobs directly. And of course the money that people don't pay to the MPAA, they spend somewhere else. So this is about the distribution of jobs, not the number."What it comes down to, of course, is the amount of money that Hollywood continues to pump into DC. In fact, many of us wondered why SOPA was so bad, given that Rep. Bob Goodlatte, who is generally tech friendly, had promised to fix the problems found in PROTECT IP. Yet, Carter reveals that Lamar Smith pulled the crafting of the bill away from Goodlatte:
By October, Smith, the House Judiciary Committee Chairman, who declined to comment for this article, stripped tech-friendly Rep. Goodlatte of responsibility for the House version of Protect IP, sparking panic among tech firms. Smith delivered for Hollywood, expanding Leahy's bill to give governments and corporations the power to bring down foreign and domestic websites alike, and broadening the definition of a condemnable site to anything that "infringes or facilitates infringement."And, he notes that, on the Senate side, Hollywood has long been a "friend" to Senator Leahy, who's leading the charge for PIPA.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Pat Leahy (D-Vt.) is Hollywood's current favorite son in Washington. His top two career campaign contributors are Time Warner and Disney, according to data compiled by Center for Responsive Politics; Time Warner has even given him cameo appearances in Batman movies, an experience Leahy talks of proudly.All in all, this is an excellent and detailed read about what's been happening in DC when it comes to SOPA and PIPA.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
My distraction...
57 comments:
- Christy said...
Congratulations!!! I knew it, from the moment I saw the Knackered post! And from our discussion in Princeton when you alluded to not being parents - yet - I knew you wanted to be a mom, soon. I am SOOO incredibly happy for you and Dave! I didn't suffer from morning sickness either - and I too was just unbelievably exhausted for the first trimesters. It gets better from here Averill. I can't wait to read all of your baby related posts! And others too, of course. Enjoy being pregnant! I can't wait to see photos of you!! Congratulations again!!!
- September 12, 2010 at 12:59 PM
- Tracy Watier said...
Congratulations, Averill!!! How exciting! I remember coming home from work during the first trimester and falling asleep on my bed or sofa before I could even get my shoes off. It's exhausting work growing a human being!
- September 12, 2010 at 1:05 PM
- Life is a Runway said...
congrats! :)
- September 12, 2010 at 1:28 PM
- Kathysue said...
Ah Hah!!! I knew it, I had my suspisions but did not want to seem too familiar. Congratulations!! I am soooo excited for YOU and Hubby. This is wonderful news and I will look forward to your creative post on nursery finds. I remember the fatigue, rest now sweet girl, Congrats, Congrats!!(followed by happy dance!)
xo kathysue
PS Have you looked at Harrison Howard childrens art pieces, amaaaazing!!
- September 12, 2010 at 1:28 PM
- emily said...
Congratulations! How exciting!
- September 12, 2010 at 1:54 PM
- Nicole @ the style hatch said...
Congrats to you! I can't wait to see some nursery pictures ideas!
- September 12, 2010 at 2:48 PM
- Fran said...
Congratulations, Averill!! Great news! I had a little nausea the first trimester, but fatigue was my biggest issue too. I craved strawberries and meat like no other - go figure, both are rich in iron. Take care of yourself and your little one!!
- September 12, 2010 at 2:58 PM
- My Interior Life said...
Congratulations to you!! The exhaustion/fatigue is rough, but the second trimester is so much better. Enjoy looking for nursery stuff - how fun!!
- September 12, 2010 at 3:00 PM
- nid said...
Congratulations Averill! I am very happy for you!
- September 12, 2010 at 3:12 PM
- Unknown said...
Congratulations!!! You will be such a wonderful mother. I can't wait to follow your journey — and hear all the baby name considerations!
- September 12, 2010 at 3:15 PM
- Anonymous said...
Congratulations, Averill! What a wonderful reason to be knackered!
- September 12, 2010 at 4:16 PM
- Anonymous said...
That is awesome news. You both must be so excited! Glad to hear that you've been feeling well except for the fatigue. Not much you can do to cure that except sleep, so I'm glad you've been doing that and taking care of yourself. SOOOOO happy for you!
- September 12, 2010 at 4:40 PM
- Susan said...
Congratulations! I just recently started visiting your blog regularly, so am looking forward to reading about this fun journey as well!
- September 12, 2010 at 5:05 PM
- Valerie said...
Congrats! Can't wait for all of the fabulous nursery blog posts. :)
- September 12, 2010 at 5:13 PM
- ashlina {the decorista} said...
congrats girlie. what a blessing from God!!!!!!!
So incredibly excited for you.
- September 12, 2010 at 5:18 PM
- Lisa @ Lisa Moves said...
Congratulations! Can't wait to see your nursery posts :-)
- September 12, 2010 at 5:26 PM
- Susie @ Maddie G Designs said...
Oh I knew it. Congratulations! So glad you have made it through w/o the morning sickness and weight gain. I am 33 weeks and have gained 10 lbs so far...but it feels like far more...I swear my maternity clothes barely fit anymore!!!! I am in Dallas house-hunting and we are putting in an offer this week on a house I love....so, assuming all goes well....my nursery planning will finally kick into high gear as well.....better late than never. We can compare notes through our blogs! Congrats again!
- September 12, 2010 at 5:32 PM
- Chats with Jack said...
Wonderful news! Congratulations!
- September 12, 2010 at 6:15 PM
- Things That Inspire said...
WOW! Such exciting news...congratulations to you and your husband. It is such a sweet time, expecting your first child - a real turning point in your life.
- September 12, 2010 at 6:58 PM
- alison giese Interiors said...
WONDERFUL news!! Congratulations, Averill! I can't wait to hear all about your plans!
- September 12, 2010 at 7:22 PM
- Karen said...
How exciting, you're going to be a Mommy! It's been many years for me, but I still love seeing nurseries. I can only imagine the fabulous nursery you are going to create for your little one. Hope you continue to feel well, it's really an amazing ride.
- September 12, 2010 at 8:21 PM
- Porchlight Interiors said...
Very exciting news Averill, congratulations! Looking forward to all you nursery posts even though I'm well and truly through that phase! Tracey xx
- September 13, 2010 at 1:12 AM
- Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls Design said...
That's wonderful news! Congratulations!!!!
- September 13, 2010 at 6:41 AM
- kim said...
Congratulations, Avril! What a wonderful distraction! So happy for you. I'll be praying that the rest of your pregnancy is as easy-going as the the first part.
- September 13, 2010 at 7:36 AM
- Samantha said...
Congratulations. Your new DIY project.
- September 13, 2010 at 8:28 AM
- Sarah said...
This is great news, congratulations! As a non baby having blogger, I want you to know I love seeing great nurseries and baby stuff. I hope to have kids one day, so can't wait to see what you post in days to come!
- September 13, 2010 at 8:48 AM
- Maureen Stevens said...
Averill! This is good news! Congratulations to u & Dave! This is soooo amazing!
- September 13, 2010 at 8:57 AM
- Erica @ Decorica said...
That's wonderful news Averill! Can't wait to see the new changes in your life via blogland!
- September 13, 2010 at 9:15 AM
- Aesthetic Oiseau said...
What wonderful news Averill!! Bring on the baby posts! Can't wait to see how you and the blog will evolve. Congratulations!!! XOXO
- September 13, 2010 at 9:17 AM
- Mary Catherine said...
Congratulations Averill! That is wonderful news!
- September 13, 2010 at 10:09 AM
- Dayka Robinson said...
WHAT?????? i didn't guess and am totally shocked (like i REALLY know you, lol!)! congrats, averill!!!! what an exciting time in your life--can't wait to hear all about your pregnancy and see the new one. what a blessing!
- September 13, 2010 at 10:23 AM
- casey at loft and cottage said...
Wow, congratulations, Averill! So exciting!
- September 13, 2010 at 11:07 AM
- Laura@JourneyChic said...
Hooray!! I expected as much. :) Sounds like your first trimester was similar to mine - no major sickness but mono-like fatigue. So I'm glad that it hasn't been too bad and I hope that you continue to have a healthy pregnancy. Junior is excited to welcome another blog baby very soon! :)
- September 13, 2010 at 1:34 PM
- Poindexter said...
so happy for you - warmest congratulations!
- September 13, 2010 at 2:20 PM
- Kara said...
Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you.
- September 13, 2010 at 2:48 PM
- Nichole@40daysof said...
I know everyone is saying it, but, I knew it! Congratulations!
- September 13, 2010 at 3:17 PM
- designchic said...
How thrilling!! Can't wait for all the nursery blogs!
- September 13, 2010 at 6:20 PM
- Fru Puff said...
Congratulations! All the best to you and the little - but growing - one!
- September 13, 2010 at 7:21 PM
- Daniela said...
So glad that you are officially out now! Can't wait to see the big plans for the nursery! Not that I am an expert, but I am here for any needed advice!
I finally did a giveaway on my blog. It runs through this Wednesday if anyone is interested! Just leave me a comment....
- September 13, 2010 at 7:50 PM
- Unknown said...
YUP! The "Knackered Post" was a giveaway to those of us who have children...and I was just waiting for this fabulous announcement here! So so so happy for you and your hubs! Best news I have heard in a while! Congrats!!!
- September 13, 2010 at 8:19 PM
- Liz @ It's Great To Be Home said...
Oh my goodness!!!!! What fabulous news, I am SO excited for you! Congrats, my dear!
- September 14, 2010 at 8:15 AM
- LindsB said...
AHHH, that is so so so exciting!! A HUGE CONGRATS to you and your husband!!!
- September 14, 2010 at 8:32 AM
- Unknown said...
Congratulations, Averill! This is such wonderful news! xo
- September 14, 2010 at 10:29 AM
- The Schmitt Family said...
Congrats Averill!! Being a mother is absolutely the best thing ever!! Brian and I are expecting our second in late December. I can tell you that the 2nd trimester is SOOOO much better. Although I still go to bed at 8:30 every night my energy levels are great! Best of luck to you in the coming months.
- September 14, 2010 at 1:10 PM
- Janell @ House of Fifty said...
Fabulous!!! A huge congratulations, I missed this post, so glad I just saw it! Wow, I had wondered, what great news! Take care of yourself...Janell
- September 14, 2010 at 1:47 PM
- Connie @ SogniESorrisi said...
CONGRATS!!! So excited for you!
- September 14, 2010 at 2:13 PM
- Kiki said...
Congratulations! This is wonderful news! I hope your 2nd trimester treats you kindly as it did me!
- September 14, 2010 at 3:08 PM
- Dumbwit Tellher said...
Oh my gosh - I have the innate ability to miss out just when something really important is being announced. I am so thrilled that it's good news and I'm over the moon for you & Dave. You & baby come first & we bloggers will always be coming back to check on you. I apologize for being so bad at reading & commenting. I unlike you, have no excuses. Again Averill, heartfelt congratulations. You & Dave will make magnificent parents.
Hugs xx
- September 14, 2010 at 3:56 PM
- L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoys said...
Woot! I knew it! I'm am so happy for you! I can't for all of the baby posts! I just love babies;-)
Take care!
- September 15, 2010 at 7:42 AM
- Cristin // Simplified Bee said...
I am catching up on your blog and just read this... Congratulations!!! What an amazing time for you. Enjoy every little moment bc it all goes by too fast.
How funny too that I wrote about nursery room design resources for your series. Hmmmm... it was meant to be :-)
May you be well and happy,
- September 15, 2010 at 9:56 AM
- Jenn @ Dear Heart said...
Oh my gosh, Averill! So exciting!! Sending lots of love and good vibes your way :)
- September 15, 2010 at 7:14 PM
- Sarah Klassen said...
I KNEW IT! Ha! You will not believe... when you mentioned you were taking time, and would be posting less, I was telling my friend how much I enjoy your blog, and hope that all is okay. I had a split moment thought: is she pregnant? Well, I am so happy that you are! I am sending a virtual hug your way, Averill :) :) :) How exciting!!
- September 16, 2010 at 12:44 AM
- Emily A. Clark said...
I knew it! Or, least I had hoped that this was the distraction you were talking about. I am way behind on my blog reading this week, though, and found out through Lindsey this morning on Twitter :) Congratulations to you and your husband! So glad you had a smooth first trimester. I can't imagine what that would be like. . . . So happy for you and I just know your nursery will be fabulous!
- September 16, 2010 at 7:57 AM
- Kate Coveny Hood said...
Averill! How exciting! I've been rather consumed with the start of school and all things Oliver and only just started to dig through the back log of posts in my reader. What a lovely surprise. I'm just thrilled for you and can't wait to read more about your nursery plans. Wish I knew about blogs when I did pregnancy the first time...my only inspiration for nursery stuff was the Pottery Barn Kids catalog (not bad - but certainly not all there is to nursery decorating!)
- September 22, 2010 at 3:40 PM
- Pink Wallpaper said...
OMG- so exciting Averill!!!!!!
- September 27, 2010 at 12:16 PM
- Jenny H said...
Congrats! I am due on March 4th! Do you know what your having yet? Ours is a boy. Which is how I found your blog. I am searching for cute & modern pics of boy nurseries. Thanks for all the site suggestions!
- October 6, 2010 at 8:38 PM
- Averill said...
Jenny -- Wow! Just a few days ahead of me, eh? Unfortunately, I DON'T yet know what I'm having but I should know Oct 20th when I head in for my ultrasound!!!! VERY EXCITED! And congrats to you as well!!
Et al -- MANY thanks for the well wishes. You've overwhelmed me with your outpouring of support and caring.
- October 7, 2010 at 7:49 PM


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The Tesla Model S may be a silent car, but other automakers will no doubt hear it coming.
In its first crack at a premium sedan, the Silicon Valley electric-car maker has matched or beaten the likes of the Audi A7 or Mercedes-Benz CLS — products of a century of German engineering. Similarly packaged as a sleek four-door coupe, the Model S delivers the performance and polish implied by its $89,770 price.
All that's missing is the roar of internal combustion.
Ask the folks at Tesla Motors Inc. how they pulled this off and they'll say Tesla isn't a car company. It's a tech company, headquartered in a hive of innovation that helped lure the sharp minds who conceptualized the car from an outsider's perspective.
Founded in 2003, Tesla produced its first car in 2008, the two-seat Roadster. It sold about 2,400 of them before halting production last year.
The Model S represents Phase 2 of the Palo Alto company's outsized ambitions. Unlike the Roadster, which was built on the chassis of a Lotus sports car, Tesla built the Model S from scratch. It's a showpiece of the start-up's design prowess, targeting a demanding and well-heeled niche of customers.
The third and crucial phase — if the Model S can secure the company's survival a while longer — will be to create an affordable mass-market car. That's no small feat, given that the electric-car market, littered with past failures, accounts for just one-tenth of 1% of U.S. auto sales. (For all the accolades showered on Nissan's Leaf, the company has sold just 20,000 of the cars since 2010.)
The odds against Tesla will be easier to calculate soon, when the company details sales and earnings at a shareholder's meeting expected in late February. The most recent update came last fall, when Tesla cut its revenue forecast and scaled back 2012 Model S production plans from 5,000 to about half that number.
Just 253 of the sedans had been delivered at that point.
The lowered expectations raised concern that the company will need a new influx of cash this year. The cash that produced the Model S was gathered during the Roadster era. Tesla secured $465 million in U.S. Department of Energy loans and went public on the Nasdaq Stock Market. It also started collecting Model S deposits and sold minority stakes in the company to Toyota and Daimler, the parent of Mercedes-Benz.
Now it's up to the Model S to bring in more cash.
Nearly a week spent in the car's high-tech cockpit suggests that Tesla has a legitimate shot at making automotive history with truly competitive electric cars.
If Tesla is a technology company, the evidence starts with the car's innovative infotainment system. The 17-inch touch screen controls nearly everything — including navigation, stereo, climate control and driving settings. As clear and touch-sensitive as an Apple iPad, the huge screen can easily accommodate multiple functions at once.
You can view the Google Maps-based navigation on one half of the screen while fiddling with radio controls on the other. Or swap the two. Or close one of them and bring up a new function — say, the phone or the Internet browser. Or just expand one function to cover the whole screen.
Contrast that to a car company making technology: Ford has produced its Sync system about as long as Tesla has made cars, and yet Sync remains eons behind in sophistication and ease of use.
But the most impressive technology resides in the guts of the Model S. The car overflows with torque, that delicious byproduct of electric propulsion. Despite a portly curb weight — a comparable Audi A7 weighs about 400 pounds less — the S clears zero to 60 mph in a mere 5.6 seconds.
Our test car, rated at 362 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, uses an 85-kilowatt-hour battery to power the rear wheels through an electric motor. The battery comes in the premium version of the Model S — the only one currently produced, with a base price of $81,820, including delivery, before any state or federal tax incentives. Additional options on our test car included the tech package, an upgraded sound system and air suspension.
Tesla has promised two less expensive versions of the car with smaller batteries, meaning decreased power and range.
Power in the premium Model S comes from roughly 1,000 pounds of lithium-ion cells — all integrated into the car's floor pan, an innovative setup giving the Model S a low center of gravity and a stiff chassis. The underside of the battery pack forms the underside of the car.
In eager driving, the S doesn't feel exactly light, but it carries its weight well, with no excessive body roll in turns. Drivers can use the touch screen to select one of three different steering modes, although the most aggressive 'sport' setting proved a little too firm in most driving situations.
The brakes on the Model S are plenty strong, and fortunately are not the regenerative variety you'll find on most gas-electric hybrids, which have a mushy, grabby feel.
Mash the go-pedal, and the Tesla plants you in your seat and rushes forward with eerily little feedback, save for the faint whir of the motor behind you. The addicting experience is not unlike being flung out of a giant sling-shot.
The trouble is that repeated demonstrations of the car's prodigious power utterly destroy its range. Tesla says this model will go 300 miles on a single charge. The EPA puts that number at 265 miles. Over four days of testing the car, we managed only about 160 miles in heavy-footed driving.
All Model S's will charge through a 120V or 240V outlet. Tesla says the former needs roughly 46 hours to recharge fully, while the latter needs eight to 10 hours. Buyers can reduce these times by adding a second on-board charger for $1,500 and buying a high-power wall connector for $1,200.
Tesla is also installing 100 of what it calls supercharging stations in the U.S. and Canada by year's end, including six already operating in California. They're free for Tesla owners, who can add half a charge in about half an hour.
There will be a lot more of those owners soon, the company says. Tesla has more than 13,000 fully refundable deposits and expects to deliver 20,000 of the cars this year. The only other morsel of intel on the company's finances came from Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk, of PayPal fame, who cryptically tweeted in early December that the company was "narrowly cash-flow positive last week."
Established automakers should be paying attention, but they shouldn't be surprised. In a blog post dated August 2006, Musk laid out his three-step vision for Tesla. Step 1: Build a sports car. Then use that money to build an affordable car. Then, finally, use that money to build an even more affordable car.
Steps 1 and 2 are done, with mixed results. The Model S is hardly affordable, nor does it guarantee safe passage to Step 3. But strip away the financial drama, and all that's left is the best electric car ever made.


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You might be surprised.
Previously, game designer Shinji Mikami revealed that Vanquish was initially inspired by Casshern. I can see that as there is a definite Casshern vibe going on.
Now? Now he has revealed that the game's backgrounds have been influenced by the so-so medieval romance Tristan & Isolde.
Yeah, I can't see that at all. Here's the quote from Mikami: "The backgrounds are influenced by a movie called Tristan + Isolde. In the end, the visuals are really the product of the individual tastes of the staff creating them, but I think the graphics in the game are something we can be proud to recommend to people."
The influence certainly is not obvious, but apparently it exists.
Vanquish Fan Interview [Platinum Games]


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By Matt Pearce
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords made her first visit to a gun show since she was shot in 2011, attending a New York event Sunday with her husband, Mark Kelly, and the state's attorney general. It was no casual trip to the Saratoga Springs Arms Fair, but part of a political tour to showcase New York's aggressive policing of buyers at gun shows.
"The state's model helps keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn't have them_like criminals and the dangerously mentally ill_without infringing on our Second Amendment rights," said Kelly, who helps run the couple's gun-control political-action group, Americans for Responsible Solutions.
"This is a chance for Gabby and me to visit New York's largest arms fair and highlight this background-checks system, which we believe can serve as a template for gun shows around the country," he said.
More stories about public safety here.
Giffords was wounded in a 2011 mass shooting in Tucson, Ariz., that left her with brain injuries. In all, six people were killed and 13 wounded, including Giffords.
A highly public road to partial recovery has brought Giffords and her husband, both gun owners, to the forefront of a renewed campaign to bolster gun-control rules across the U.S. The effort ultimately stalled in Congress this year after aggressive counter-lobbying by the National Rifle Association and other groups. "Here in New York, we have chosen a different path," state Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman said in a statement. "By working in cooperation with gun-show operators, we have crafted Model Gun Show Procedures that have closed the gun-show loophole in New York. Everyone agrees on the need to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the dangerously mentally ill."
"Everyone agrees" may be a bit strong: an investigationby the attorney general's office in 2011 found gun-show dealers allegedly trying to evade the state's laws requiring background checks for buyers. At least 10 sellers faced criminal charges.
What was thought to have been a statutorily closed loophole was, in practice, still open.
That led the attorney general to pursue more aggressive practices with the state's gun-show owners, including a policy to "tag"guns that go into a show to ensure better tracking.
The attorney general's office says a background check is now conducted on "virtually every" gun sold at New York gun shows, with nearly three dozen gun-show owners, running 80 shows, having signed the protocols.
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Members of the community are grateful for a wide variety of things this Thanksgiving, from health to jobs to family
David Ball, Kinston
�I tell you, I�m thankful for my life here on Earth.�
Clyde Barfield, Trenton
�I�m thankful for life.�
Melody Brantley, Kinston
�I�m thankful for my family and kids.�
Albert Brown, Trenton
�I�m thankful to be alive.�
Holly Brown, Kinston
�I guess, just family, and having a job.�
Misty Chase, Snow Hill
�I�m thankful for my family, my job and my community.�
Joane Cratch, Trenton
�I�m thankful my daughter graduated from Jones Senior High School�
Bob Creech, Kinston
�I�m thankful for Pat, my business manager.�
Linda Croom, Snow Hill
�The first thing I�m thankful for is being saved.�
Laquita Davis, Snow Hill
�That my parents and children and husband are healthy.
Sydney Dunn, Stantonsburg
�Everything. That�s the best I can say.�
Jackie Elmore, Kinston
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Diana Estrada, Trenton
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Vinnie Gray, Kinston
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Janari Hill, Trenton
�I�m thankful for people teaching me right from wrong.�
Emily Houston, Seven Springs
�I am thankful for God�s plan of salvation.�
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�I�m thankful for the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.�
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Diane Quinn, La Grange
�The biggest thing I�m thankful for is my salvation.�
Chastin Radford, La Grange
�I�m thankful for family, God, the fact I live in America.�
Al Rogers, Kinston
I have my grandkids from Florida here for the holidays.
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People in Northern Ireland are more prosperous overall than a year ago, analysts said.
Average annual pay, the proportion of households donating to charity, business rates and exam scores were used to form the Barclays Prosperity Map.
Despite uncertain economic conditions due to volatile stock markets, China's slowdown and the lead up to Brexit, Northern Ireland saw average earnings increase by almost a 10th.
GDP per person grew faster than in London. Unemployment reduced and exam results were the best across the UK, the report's authors said.
The number of millionaires stands at 13,000 - 2% of the UK total.
The growth in Northern Ireland's housing market has exceeded that experienced in Wales and Scotland, as well as northern regions of England.
The average house price in Northern Ireland is £119,500, a rise of 4% on the previous year's figure of £114,465.
Jonathan Dobbin, head of wealth and investment management Northern Ireland at Barclays, said: "It is very encouraging to see that prosperity in Northern Ireland is on an upwards trajectory.
"In 2015, we had the highest levels of educational attainment right across the UK regions; an increase in GDP and average earnings, and a reduction in unemployment.
"It's clear that we have the skill set to compete with other regions when it comes to providing the right conditions to start and grow a successful business and drive prosperity more widely.
"With positive growth in prosperity recorded across the UK, it is clear that Northern Ireland is playing a key role in this trend.
"It is more important than ever that business leaders and policy makers continue to create new opportunities to keep our region, and the UK as a whole, 'open for business' and continuing on this trajectory."


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Preparing for floods
Coping with massive flooding followed by periods of drought
Communities in some areas face the regular threat of destructive climatic events. The devastation caused by severe flooding leaves families destitute. It destroys homes, cultivated land, stored food, livestock and even human life.
The food shortages that ensue are a further threat, along with the disease ridden stagnant waters that shroud the area.
Along with affected communities, Practical Action identify and address the urgent issues. Then appropriate training and technologies are introduced in order for families to dramatically lessen the impact of the inevitable.
Early warning system saves lives in monsoon-hit Nepal
Bardiya, Nepal, 3 July 2013: The monsoon in Nepal earlier this year was horrific and left thousands of people homeless in Darchula district. But when unusually severe monsoon rain caused flooding last month, everyone was prepared for flooding due to a new early warning system.Find out more
The following are all in use, helping communities to prepare for floods and therefore reducing the impact:
- Construction of dykes to channel water away from vulnerable communities
- Protective structures called Spurs are made of local stones, tightly packed together in 'gabion' wire boxes, extend out into the river, altering the pace and direction of its flow. Spurs can be locally and easily maintained, and on average can act as a form of flood defence for around 7-8 years.
- A watch tower means villagerscan see the waters rising to dangerous levels. They are able to sound a siren which can be heard up to 3.2kms away. This also means that neighbouring villagers can come to help.
- Rain/flood gauges to monitor potential risk.
- A bridge to create an escape route for the community at risk.
- Emergency shelters with toilets and clean water pumpsare built on higher ground. There are extra rooms to give women privacy. Outside of monsoon season, the shelter can be used as a school, so the facilities can be made good use of all year round.
These give increased security to vulnerable communities while contributing to the protection of marginal farm land and dwellings. Emergency materials, including life jackets and life boats, are also provided to the communities.
Nirmala Pokharel
Nirmala Pokharel, 38 speaks about her experience of the floods in July 2002 when 353 houses were lost in one night:
"The flood waters came at midnight.. It was pitch black so we couldn't see anything. We were terrified and didn't know where to go. I remember the lightening – which meant everything lit up just for a moment and I could see the devastation around me."
"The rain came into my house. In the end I was rescued by someone that came for me in a boat but it was so frightening. I lost every-thing that night – my land, my cattle, my crops, my home. In monsoon time the temperatures are much higher now than they used to be – I am sure of that."
"And when the rains come, they come more heavily. I am extremely happy to be working with Practical Action to be helping my community to prepare for these floods. For me, it's like how a mother helps her new born child – caring and looking after it. It's all about saving lives there is nothing more important than that".
Chitwan district, Nepal
In order to address the adverse impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities, Practical Action Nepal, with support from Allachy Trust UK, has been working in Chitwan district by identifying and developing adaptation and coping strategies.
Our approach is holistic, with a strong emphasis on community participation, for conservation and development. It links the impacts of climate change with the promotion of improved livelihood options such as infrastructures, conservation of water sources and forests.
During the last year, the project has installed a meteorological station in the village to record weather data and to monitor the climatic conditions of the area. Through training, workshops and exposure tours it also enhanced the capacity of community members in raising improved breeds of goats, sloping agricultural land technology (SALT), vegetable farming and animal health. The community now has better understanding about community forest management, disaster preparedness, climate change and its adverse impacts, and alternative opportunities for income generation.
Altogether 85 households received vegetable seeds, improved breeds of goats and fruit tree seedlings as support. Practical Action also supported work to improve irrigation systems and protect riverbanks, to mitigate the impacts of floods and utilise the scarce resources in a sustainable way.
Read more about our flood early warning work in Nepal, strengthening the capacity of communities to manage early warning systems to reduce the impacts of floods, including the Scaling-up Early Warning Systems in Nepal (SEWIN) project.
Practical Action has worked with communities in Bangladesh to develop simple and affordable flood-resistant housing.
We have also worked on a project to improve the capacity of communities and local institutions in Peru to respond to flooding emergencies.
Flood Resistant Housing
Bangladesh has regular floods putting people at risk. This brief describes some flood resistant housing options.
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Spurs and Dykes for Flood Protection
Spurs and dykes are structures that protect river banks and contain flood waters. They can be built by communities using stones and wire.
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First, a pet peeve: Despite persistent appearances of the claim, U.S. "consumers" do NOT account for 70% of our GDP.
This fashionable factoid is based on the category of "personal consumption expenditures" — which indeed count for about 70% of GDP, but happen to cover things like health-care spending and rent that are decidedly non-discretionary and hardly fit the typical definition of "consumer" purchases.
So if you want to claim that overall private household spending accounts for more than two-thirds of GDP, go ahead. But if you want to hang that "70% of GDP" line on a story about retail or restaurant sales, I call shenanigans.
Now that I've gotten that off my chest, however, let's all admit true consumer discretionary expenses — be they fancy new shoes or a weekend at the movies or few extra toys for the kids — are a crucial part of the American economy nonetheless.
And a lot is riding on continued growth in discretionary spending across 2014 to fuel economic growth, help create jobs and reinforce investor optimism. But lately, there have been a few troubling signs on the consumer front.
So what's going on with American consumers? And are recent signs of trouble a reason to doubt whether the stock market can build on the gains of last year?
Spending struggles
Let's quickly cover the bad news:
Disposable Income: At the end of January, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that disposable income was unchanged in December after a meager 0.1% rise in November and a 0.2% decline in October. Hardly encouraging momentum.
Retail sales: This week, we learned U.S. retail sales fell at a 0.4% seasonally adjusted rate in January. Even more disappointing is that December's previously reported gain was revised down to a 0.1% decline. Excluding autos the numbers were slightly better, but still disappointing.
Jobs: About those retail sales: Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported that planned layoffs are on the rise thanks to weak spending over the holidays that hasn't reversed. And given two massively disappointing jobs reports for January and previously for December, that doesn't bode well for hiring trends going forward.
Food stamp cuts: Adding fuel to the fire is the recent passage of a over $8 billion in cuts to food stamps as part of the recent Farm Bill passed by Congress on the heels of a $5 billion cut that hit in November of 2013. Say what you want about big government, but the math is simple — smaller benefits mean less money in the pockets of recipients, and less spending as a result.


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A yummy, light-weight Tiramisu that's perfect on the lips and won't go to the hips!
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Extra Time: 6 hrs
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Yield: 8 x approx. 1/2 cup servings
With electric beaters, beat together the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, rum, and sugar substitute, until light and creamy. Set aside.
Combine coffee and Kahlua in a large, shallow dish. Quickly dip one side of 8 of the ladyfinger biscuits into the coffee mixture. Lay closely together, coffee side down, over the base of a large, flat-based serving dish.
Spoon half the cheese mixture evenly over the cookies. Dust with half the cocoa and repeat the layers with the other 8 biscuits, also dipped in the coffee mixture. Finish with a layer of cheese.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight. Dust with cocoa before serving.
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They're baaaaaaack! That's right, Latin House Grill now Latin House is open. It had been a while since I had eaten from LHG since they've been working on this project for the last few months. I know the menu by heart and it's always very difficult when trying to decide what to have. The restaurant has ramped up things and back are the Twisted Potatoes which only old school Stalkers (LHG fans) will recognize.
We started with the Sneaky Nachos with Ribeye and the Fondu Mad Love. It wasn't very original on my part to order 2 tortilla-based dishes but my wife insisted on the Sneaky Nachos and there was no way I was leaving without trying that Fondu. The Sneaky Nachos were just as we remembered them in a much larger portion. These dudes were topped with Crema, Avocado-Lime Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Cheese, and Ribeye. This is enough for a meal and a delicious one at that.
The Fondu Mad Love can be best compared to a Queso Fundido at an authentic Mexican joint. This version not only includes the melted cheese with Chorizo but also Madlove ground beef. Madlove is the name of their signature Burger which is a mix of Ground Brisket, Chuck & Sirloin. It was pretty unbelievable but the only problem I found was that the tortilla chips were too thin to scoop with.
You'll be surprised to know that I did not order any of their burgers but not because I don't love them but because the Chimi Burrito and Puffy Flatton are 2 very unique and signature items that deserve as much love for putting them on the food map.
It's always a tough decision but with my wife here, she orders the Chimi while I go the Flatton route. The Chimi Burrito is just that, a burrito with a twist. The Chimi (I'm on a first name basis) is stuffed with Chuchi Rice (some of the most delicious Yellow Rice you'll ever have), the protein of your choice (in this case Ribeye), Cheese and Fried Sweet Plantain slivers. But it doesn't end there, it's also topped with their Avocado-Lime Sauce & fresh Pico de Gallo and Twister potatoes. This is an epic dish and once you finish you will feel as you've been through a battle.
The Flatton, (I should admit I attend classes for Flattons anonymous) is what creeps into my daydreams jumping over a fence in lieu of sheep. The Puffy Flatton is an amped up Taco. It's a flat-bread topped with melted Provolone, Swiss and Mozzarella Cheeses, Grilled Onions, Mushrooms with shredded Ribeye steak (I occasionally order the Chicken version too), Crema, Avocado-Lime Sauce & Pico de Gallo. No words have been created yet to describe this. We'll leave it at that.
And just when you think, man I'm pretty full how am I gonna make that 20-foot walk to my car….there's the Balls to the Wall. The dessert is named after the Accept song, just kidding. Well, imagine a very rich and tasty brownie rolled into a ball, battered and then fried but it doesn't end there. It's topped with powdered sugar and condensed milk drizzle, desserts don't get more decadent than this.
You can tell by reading that I'm a giant of theirs and how passionate they are about making great food. Give it a try you'll love it. And make sure you ask for Chuchi and tell her I say hello, I'm her biggest fan.
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From its humble beginnings, Colorado Health Network has become the largest AIDS service organization in the Rocky Mountain Region. Since 1983, CHN has directly served more than three quarters of the men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in the state of Colorado.
The Julian Rush Society was created to honor and recognize those who remember CHN in their estate plans. There are many ways to do this. Some have named CHN in their wills. Others have named CHN as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, IRA, or charitable trust. A variety of options exist.
To learn more about becoming a member of the Julian Rush Society, please contact Richard Blair, Chief Development Officer, at 303.837.0166.
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