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20 inch 20x8.5" Chevy Silverado SS (2003 Style) OE Replica Chrome aluminum wheel rim 6x5.50" lug pattern (same as 6x139.7mm), +22mm offset (5.62" backspacing)
Manufacturer's part number: 112C -285822
Hollander catalog part number: 5243
(Price shown is for a single wheel. If you want more than one wheel just add the desired quantity to your shopping cart)
(Direct fit for Cadillac Escalade 2002-2006, Chevy and GMC 6-lug Trucks 2wd and 4wd 1999-2016)
Note: Some Cadillac, Chevy and GMC truck models may have stock wheels and tires smaller or larger than 20" - please check your stock wheel/tire size before buying new wheels or tires
Recommended size tires (OE overall diameter):
Chevy / GMC Trucks 1999-2016: 275/55-20 - Note: Chevy and GMC truck pre-2007 models stock wheel/tire sizes are smaller than 20" and stock Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon 2014-2016 may have stock optional 22" wheels and tires (check the tire size currently on our vehicle before buying new wheels or tires)
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Vehicle Application List:
The wheel in this listing will fit directly on all stock vehicles listed below:
(PS: Vehicles with 6-lug wheels - will not fit 5 or 8-lug trucks)
GMC Yukon / Denali 1500 (2000-2016)
Wheel Specifications:
Wheel Size: 20x8.5" (fits front and rear)
Wheel Construction: One piece cast aluminum alloy
Wheel Finish: Chrome - Triple chrome plating (Copper, nickel and chrome)
Lug Pattern: 6x5.50" (same as 6x139.7mm)
Offset and Backspacing: 20x8.5� wheel: +22mm offset (5.62� backspacing)
Center Bore / Hub Size: 78.1mm
Center Caps: Snap on center cap is included (as shown) - OE logo center caps or other aftermarket center caps may not fit on these wheels (If you want a logo on the center caps, we suggest you getting logo decals / stickers to put on the plain caps that come with these wheels - please contact us for more information).
Lug nuts: These wheels going on the vehicles as listed above require M14x1.5 open end acorn (conical seat) lug nuts (Not included)
We also sell Lug Nuts
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Valve Stems: This wheel accepts Standard valve stem (Not included)
TPMS Sensors: This wheel accepts stock and aftermarket TPMS Sensors (Not included). You may use your stock sensors. In this case a TPMS sensor valve rebuild kit is required. Rebuilding the valve portion of the TPMS sensor insures an air tight seal. Unless a TPMS triggering tool is purchased, new TPMS sensors must be initialized at a Tire Shop that has a triggering tool or at the dealer. (If you install wheels with standard valve stems (without TPMS sensors) the vehicle's TPMS warning lights will stay permanently illuminated)


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*Restock* Urbanista San Francisco Headset in Blue Petroleum
San Francisco is the multi-functional earphones for everyday use. An ergonomic design that fit all ears and gives a supreme audio quality. The remote allows you to take calls and control your music. Comes in a variety of colours to match your mood and style. Cosmopolitan; eclectic; electric. Urbanista's San Francisco in-ears live up to their name. It blends the latest in audio design and comfort. The earpieces are perfectly shaped for an ergonomic fit while at same time providing a crystal clear sound delivery.
*Please note that this item is not applicable for all discount codes unless otherwise stated. Item is also not eligible for returns.

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Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes
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The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical and family history. A physical exam will be done. The doctor will also do a few tests. There are four main tests used to diagnose diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends the following guidelines for diagnosis:
Fasting Plasma Glucose Test
You will need to eat nothing for at least eight hours before the test. A sample of your blood will be taken. The blood glucose level will be measured. A measure of 126 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) (7 millimole per liter of blood [ mmol/L]) or higher on two separate occasions indicates a diagnosis of diabetes.
Symptoms and Results of Random Plasma Glucose Test
Symptoms typical of diabetes include excessive thirst and hunger, frequent urination, and weight loss. Your doctor will make the diagnosis based on your symptoms and the results of the random plasma glucose test. This test is taken any time of day, without regard to when you have last eaten. A sample of your blood will be taken. The blood glucose level will be measured. A measure of 200 (mg/dl) [11.1 mmol/L] or higher indicates the presence of diabetes.
Two-hour Glucose Tolerance Test
This starts with a three-day intake of a diet consisting of at least 150 grams of carbohydrates. You will then be asked to fast overnight (between 8-16 hours). The test is generally done in the morning, in your doctor's office.
A blood sample will be obtained from you to measure blood sugar. Then, you will consume a drink that contains 75 grams of glucose dissolved in water. Two hours later, another blood sample will be obtained to measure blood sugar. If you have diabetes, your blood sugar level will rise higher than normal and remain high for a much longer time than is normal. A measure of 200 mg/dl (7 mmol/L) or above at two hours is considered a positive test.
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
The HbA1c test is a good indicator of your average blood sugar levels over the previous 2-4 months. This test usually does not require any dietary restrictions. A blood sample will be taken. If your HBA1c level is 6.5% or higher, this indicates a diagnosis of diabetes.
Other Commonly Ordered Tests
After the diagnosis of diabetes is confirmed, your doctor will most likely order the following tests:
- Urine microalbumin to see if there is any damage to your kidneys
- Thyroid function tests
- Blood lipids levels (total, LDL, and HDL cholesterol, triglycerides)
- Renal (kidney) function tests, including serum creatinine, BUN, and potassium
American Diabetes Association website. Available at: http://www.diabetes.org . Accessed February 8, 2006.
Diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care . 2005;(Supp 1):S37-42.
Glycohemoglobin. EBSCO Patient Education Reference Center website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?marketID=16topicID=1034. Updated September 2009. Accessed February 15, 2010.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. National Institutes of Health website. Available at: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/ . Accessed February 8, 2006.
Rosenbloom AL, Silverstein JH, Amemiya S, et al. ISPAD clinical practice consensus guideline 2006-2007. Type 2 diabetes mellitus in the child and adolescent. Pediatr Diabetes. 2008;9:512-526.
Rosenzweig JL, Ferrannini E, Grundy SM, et al. Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in patients at metabolic risk: an endocrine society clinical practice guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008;93:3671-3689.
Test of glycemia in diabetes Diabetes Care. 2004;27(Supp 1):S91-93.
US Preventive Services Task Force: Screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults: U.S. Preventive Services tAsk Force recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148:846-854.
2/15/2010 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance: American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes—2010. Diabetes Care. 2010;33(suppl 1:S11-61).
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A natural gas pipeline ruptured Monday morning near Plymouth, Washington.
Officials confirm that four people were injured in the resulting explosion, and the concussion could be felt three to six miles away.
The cause of the blast is still uncertain according to fire officials.
The first explosion sent shrapnel flying, puncturing a large tank storing the liquefied natural gas, causing a leak and the risk of a much larger explosion.
Benton County deputies went door to door, evacuating homes and businesses within a two-mile radius -- almost 1000 residents -- to the fairgrounds on the other side of the Columbia River.
According to Williams Northwest Pipeline spokesperson Michele Swaner, all employees are accounted for and though one was burned, he is expected to recover.
The Tri-Cities Herald described "a large cloud of fumes floating in the area as the gas escaped into the air," and reported rescue workers feeling ill as a result of the fumes. Natural gas has come under fire lately as critics claim fracking methods used to access underground deposits are harmful to the environment, contaminating water supplies and damaging ecosystems, with concerns that blasts possibly contribute to increased seismic activity. Damaged, leaking pipelines can also pollute surrounding areas and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
But U.S. lawmakers are pushing for higher LNG exports even as other countries around the world do the same.
Williams Northwest shut down the LNG pipeline, allowing the gas to dissipate to reduce the risk of further ignition while workers repair the pipeline and the storage tank.
[Tri-Cities Herald]


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Welcome to the Ten Acres Lodge!
Welcome to our midlife crisis! We can't wait to share it with you. In November 2012. Linda and I threw caution to the wind and bought the Ten Acres Lodge here in beautiful Stowe, Vermont. Bored and unchallenged by our careers we decided to take a leap of faith, blending our families, selling our homes and turning our lives upside down. And oh what an experience it has been! We've been busy renovating the restaurant, our two charming rental cottages and we've also created eight boutique suites.


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Suspect in homicide arrested
Richmond resident Antonio Jha-Mhal Grooms, 18, is arrested February 11 and charged with the January 22 murder of Miguel Lugio Salazar, 32, who was socializing at Mountain View Mobile Home Park when he was gunned down in Charlottesville's first homicide of 2010. Rafael Valina Ayala, 25, was wounded in the attack. Grooms is being held without bond, and is charged with five additional felony charges, according to police.
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Gasbag, if it was there's no way in hell it would be referred to so anonymously and low key as just a "homicide." For starters if it was Morgan's killer it would be the front and center story, with a screaming headline in bold letters and prominant pictures of her. Morgan is the region's current biggest crime situation, in my opinion, something a bit larger than just your average "homicide." There's reasons for that, of which I won't get into, but nevertheless that's what it is.
Gasbag, really?! Is her life more valuable than his?
I realize that he wasn't an attractive blond, and that he lived in a trailer, but his life has value.
I live a few blocks away, and am glad to see that they've got someone in custody, but I guess it's not of importance to you if it isn't on Nancy Grace. I realize that you hate the cops, but at least give credit where it's due.
thank god they got him would have killed again good work offices.
OK, who's going to be the first to say it?
I am not shy, I will! :)
I was so hoping this was in reference to Morgan Harrington when I saw the title! :(
quote: "...I realize that you hate the cops..."
False. I hate crooked lying cops. And those cops who cover and lie for them
Most intelligent people do too.
Is the percentage of crooked lying cops growing? Is the percentage that will lie and cover for them growing as well? I'm afraid so.
quote: "Is her life more valuable than his?"
Sounds like a local take on the Bloods and the Crips; another misdemeanor murder..
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"that he lived in a trailer, but his life has value".
For your info .. he didnt live in a trailor, he lived in a nice house with his children that he had custody of.. Now they are with out a father. He was here Legally, and went thru courts to get his children.. and was a hard worker to support his children. He just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time..
Wow, talk about a slam dunk!
Thank you, Observant!
Isn't it funny how people assume they know so much about somebody, when in fact thay don't know diddly squat about anything.
Actually Gasbag, my assumption was only that he lived where he was murdered. I really don't see how Observant's comment in any way negates my earlier comment regarding your insensitive comment above.
Observant, thank you for the clarification. I do wish that there was more information available on the nature of this crime.


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For windows , apache server, php connect informix.
I have try 4 days and finally success with it.
My php env is apache 2.0, php 5.2, informix 09.40
1) download php_ifx.dll from php home page (search with pecl-5.2 Win32), put php_ifx.dll in your php extension dir , in my case c:\php\ext .
2) in php.ini add follows :
3) download informix cdsk 3.0TC for windows from ibm, install it and then run your php app which has informix connect operation, if apache server has a error dialog, then restart computer(because installation add a system variable path : C:\Program Files\IBM\Informix\Client-SDK\bin), after restart confirm this error not occure again. (in this step php page finally error with "sqlstate = IX 000 sqlcode= -25560" because of informix server not set, we will solute it in next step)
4) run C:\Program Files\IBM\Informix\Client-SDK\bin\setnet32.exe change the values by following
4)-1 Tab Server Information
IBM Informix Server : informix server name
HostName : informix server ip address
Protocolname : onsoctcp
ServiceName : informix server port
4)-2 Host Information
Current Host : informix server ip address
then click OK
5) run your php app, then you can do any ifx_xxxxx informix db operation. (in windows apache env don't mind INFORMIXDIR var ect...)


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Its reputation precedes PCKeeper, so users will not need an extensive trial period to determine if they need a very good system optimizer, or they'll take their business elsewhere. With tools that range from registry cleaners and disk defragmenter to powerful antiviruses and smart data recovery, PCKeeper is an excellent bundle of software at a great price. It comes as no surprise that people who are looking for just a few applications included in this pack will purchase PCKeeper, only to be amazed later by the others.
Nevertheless, this is a system optimizer that puts the client first and will share everything with him virtually for free. Unlike similar products who won't allow many operations to be performed during the trial period, PCKeeper presents the potential customer with all the benefits of a subscriber. If you want to use the disk defragmenter, the registry cleaner or any of its fine services, you can do it during the trial period. It's something that proves confidence in the quality of the applications that will keep the user interested in it, well after the trial expires.
What happens with other products is that you are only being showed the cake, but they won't let you even taste it. To be more exact, you can use some of the features included in the pack such as the disk defragmenter of disk cleaner, to perform the scan. Unfortunately it is nothing more than a teaser, since you are not allowed to fix the errors detected of purge the junk files.
To do that you should buy the application, which raises additional questions. Maybe these are the best instruments they've got and that's why they won't allow me to test other. Furthermore the high number of errors, insane fragmentation and pilled up leftovers, might be displayed just to frighten you into buying. With PCKeeper there are no such risks and what you see is what you get.


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The citizens of Raymond participate in many community oriented organizations. Choose a menu item on the left to explore their efforts, offerings and contributions to the community.
Crescent Lake Watershed Association
The Raymond Village Library serves Raymond residents of all ages through the dedicated efforts of library staff, volunteers and supporters.
Worship opportunities in Raymond and the surrounding communities.
Domestic Violence Resource Center
Raymond Food Pantry
The Hawthorne Community Association
Panther Pond Association
A community working together to support our children.
Public Transportation
- Lake Region Explorer - bus service from Bridgton to Portland
Raymond-Casco Historical Society
The Raymond-Casco Historical Society (RCHS) is a charitable, educational and non-profit organization which devotes its resources to the collection, preservation and interpretation of materials which document the history of Raymond and Casco.
The club meets at the Raymond Public Safety Building on Route 302 in Raymond, on the first and third Thursdays, of each month.
Raymond Rattlers Snowmobile Club
Raymond is a member of the Windham-Raymond Regional School Unit #14. Raymond residents can also choose from a list of alternative schools for their high school education. Please see the School's webpage for information regarding school schedules, school board information, and bus routes.
Raymond Recreation Association
Raymond Recreation Association is a private, non-profit organization of interested adults who wish to provide recreational opportunities to the children of Raymond.
Raymond Vitalization Committee
The Raymond Vitalization Committee is focusing on the development and growth of Raymond's economy while promoting local businesses and ensuring the future for business owners from new to exisiting.
Raymond Waterways Protective Association
Raymond offers many alternatives for recreation, exercise, and athletic competition. Raymond Recreation, a non-profit volunteer group, provides a excellent program for school age children. Babe Ruth baseball is provided by the Sebago Long Lake League. Many other clubs and facilities are available for residents of the town. Please choose from the menu on the left for further information.
A resource that includes a listing of Maine towns and their websites, if applicable. Also includes State resources and listings. This section is currently under construction.
Scouting in Raymond
Located on Route 302 and Route 85, this park is dedicated to Raymond's veterans.


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+++ Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the TU Berlin Summer University will not take place on campus this year. Registrations for our Summer University Online program are now open! +++
This course provides a general understanding of the economics, engineering, and political aspects of energy transitions.
A major challenge tackling climate change is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, especially in the electricity sector. This course provides a general understanding of the 'Energiewende' in Germany and similar experiences in other countries as blueprints to combat global warming on a global scale.
There is no dispute that an average global temperature rise of more than 2°C above the pre-industrial levels would lead to severe environmental and economical costs for society. A major challenge in tackling global warming is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, especially in the electricity sector.
The 'Energiewende' in Germany proves that a decarbonization of the electricity sector in combination with a shutdown of all nuclear capacities is (technically) manageable and economically viable. Similar trends have happened in other countries. As a result, learning effects and reduced investment costs enable a market-driven worldwide roll-out of new technologies. Most countries have set renewable targets by now. The resulting new global renewable generation installations since 2014 consequently outnumbered the combined new fossil and nuclear capacities.
This course is suited for those interested in political, technical, and economical aspects of energy and resources.
Learning Goals & Syllabus
- Understanding energy transitions towards decarbonization on a local and global scale
- Understanding political decision-making processes
- Quantitative methods for assessment of policy decisions
- Working in a transdisciplinary environment
The syllabus of Summer University 2020 will be available soon! Please click here to see the syllabus of 2019.
You may find the syllabus useful when discussing with your home University whether the ECTS credits attainable for this course are accepted by them.
Course components
- Interactive classroom-based lectures and discussions
- Group work projects and presentations
- Quantitative modeling sessions using EXCEL
- Guest lectures e.g. from academia, NGOs, think tanks and politics
- Excursions to conventional (including coal mining) and renewable energy sites as well as industrial sites and start-ups
The general prerequisites of the TU Berlin Summer University are the following: at least one year of university experience + English level B2 or equivalent.
The course is intended for all participants who are studying or who have studied majors in engineering, economics or political sciences, and are currently/reached an advanced phase of their undergraduate or graduate/PhD studies.
and guest speakers
(academic supervision: Prof. Dr. Christian von Hirschhausen)
The lecturers are research associates with the Workgroup for Infrastructure Policy (WIP) at TU Berlin. Pao-Yu Oei is also affiliated with DIW Berlin – German Institute for Economic Research and the German Advisory Council on the Environment (SRU).
Please direct questions about the course to the TU Berlin Summer University Team at: summeruniversity(at)tubs.de. We will answer your questions and direct specific queries regarding course content to the course lecturers where necessary.


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This is one of my old posts getting re posted. Photograph's precedence over recipe??? ;p Food for thought.
For the chocoholics Nishant Khanna and Mahua and their neighbour Disha!!!
cocoa powder-1/2 cup
butter-1/2 cup softened (100 gm)
all purpose flour-2 cups
sourless plain yoghurt (curd)-1/2 cup
vanilla essence-1 tsp
soda bicarb (soda powder)-3/4 tsp
powdered sugar-2 cups
lukewarm water-1/2 cup
Beat the eggs lightly with a fork. add all the ingredients in their order; mix well with your hands and bake till done. yes, you read right. it's just this much and believe me the cake will surpass you expectations. you don't have to mess your beater (personally i love hand-mixed batter). i never even followed the order but still it came out so good!
milk-1/2 cup
powdered sugar-1/2 cup
cornflour-1 tbsp
cocoa powder-1 tbsp
butter-1 tbsp
dash of instant coffee powder (i use nescafe).
Boil all of it together and shut off when it thickens after boiling. over the cake you got to pour it hot. you can serve it cold with muffins, either way.


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With Ed Ratcliff forced to bow out of this Sunday's WEC 49 event for undisclosed reasons, undefeated Roufusport fighter Danny "Boy" Downes (6-0 MMA, 0-0 WEC) has stepped up to face Chris Horodecki (13-2 MMA, 0-1 WEC).
WEC officials made the announcement late Tuesday night.
Featuring a lightweight fight between Jamie Varner and Kamal Shalorus, "WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus" takes place this Sunday, June 20, at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The evening's main card airs live on Versus.
The Downes vs. Horodecki fight is expected to remain on the televised portion of the card.
Downes trains alongside current WEC lightweight contender Anthony Pettis, as well as UFC heavyweight Pat Barry, among others. Downes turned pro in 2007 and has since reeled-off six-straight wins. Five of those victories have come via TKO, and four of the results were earned in the opening frame.
Downes fought in April under the King of the Cage banner.
Meanwhile, the 22-year-old Chris Horodecki fell short in his promotional debut at WEC 45 this past December when Anthony Njokuani knocked him out with a head kick as he turned his back to reset his range. Before joining the WEC and as a breakout star of the now-defunct International Fight League, Horodecki amassed 11 consecutive victories, including wins over WEC veteran Bart Palaszewski and Bellator veteran Shad Lierley.
A timetable for Ratcliff's return has yet to be established.
With the official change, WEC 49 now includes:
- Kamal Shalorus vs. Jamie Varner
- L.C. Davis vs. Josh Grispi
- Danny Downes vs. Chris Horodecki
- Mark Hominick vs. Yves Jabouin
- Will Campuzano vs. Eddie Wineland
- Karen Darabedyan vs. Will Kerr
- Wagnney Fabiano vs. Frank Gomez
- Bendy Casimir vs. Erik Koch
- Rafael Assuncao vs. Diego Nunes
- Chris Cariaso vs. Rafael Rebello
- Renan Barao vs. Anthony Leone
For more on WEC 49, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).
(Pictured: Chris Horodecki)


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Austerity-weary Greeks lashed out against more tax hikes and pension cuts with a new round of strikes, with public transport workers, taxi drivers, teachers and air traffic controllers walking off the job Thursday.
The strikes come a day after the government announced yet another round of spending cuts, including plans to suspend 30,000 civil servants as it scrambles to keep international bailout payments flowing and soothe global market fears that Greece will default.
Without continued payments from a 110 billion euros ($150 billion) program of rescue loans from eurozone countries and the International Monetary Fund, the heavily indebted eurozone member will run out of cash by mid-October.
Athens has lagged behind savings and revenue targets set in its bailout agreement, angering international debt inspectors who threatened to halt the loans — as the country heads for a fourth year of recession with rising unemployment levels. The inspectors are due back in Athens next week to complete a review on whether Greece has done enough to be granted the next 8 billion euro installment of the bailout loans.
With all forms of public transport, including the metro, buses, trams, trains and taxis on strike on Thursday, Athenians struggled through traffic-clogged streets to make their way to work on what has been designated World Carfree Day. Air traffic controllers will walk off the job for three hours in the afternoon, forcing airlines to cancel or reschedule flights. Schoolteachers were also on strike for the day, and students planned a demonstration in central Athens in the early afternoon. Municipal workers were to hold a four-hour work stoppage.
Under intense pressure to prove it is serious about implementing reforms, the government on Wednesday said it would cut monthly pensions by 20 percent above a 1,200 euros ($1,636) threshold, while retirees aged under 55 will lose 40 percent of their pensions above the sum of 1,000 euros.
The tax-free annual income limit will be cut to 5,000 euros($6,818) from 8,000 euros($10,908) as of this year, while the number of civil servants to be suspended on partial pay will rise to 30,000 by the end of this year, from 20,000 planned initially. After a year of forced idleness on 60 percent of their base salary, these workers will either be shifted to other state jobs or fired — despite having been hired with a lifetime job guarantee.
The public sector employs about 780,000 people in the country of 11 million, and Greece's creditors have repeatedly urged cuts.
The new measures come after repeated rounds of tax hikes and cuts to public sector salaries and pensions which the government began to introduce last year in order to secure its rescue funding from the bailout program. A new property tax was announced earlier this month in an effort to plug a budget gap.
But the measures have not had the results the government or its international creditors had originally hoped for, with the country mired in a deep recession and struggling to meet its deficit-reducing targets. In July, European leaders agreed to extend a second, 109 billion euro bailout, although some details of that program remain to be worked out.
Angered by the repeated rounds of austerity, unions have responded with repeated strikes and demonstrations, many of which have turned violent. Civil servants and utility company workers are to walk off the job on Oct. 5, while the country's two largest unions have announced a general strike for Oct. 19.


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La. Lawmakers Say 'No' to Ten Commandments
La. Lawmakers Say 'No' to Ten Commandments
Members of the Louisiana Senate on Wednesday formally rejected a bill that would allow a Ten Commandments monument on the grounds of the state capitol.
The bill, House Bill 277, was voted down 5-2 because of reported concerns that the monument would be considered controversial and potential litigation over the display would be too costly for the state and taxpayers.
Members of the Americans United for Separation of Church and State said in a statement that a government-sponsored religious display, like the Ten Commandments monument, would divide Louisiana residents and possibly lead to litigation.
"We are very pleased that the committee decided not to waste taxpayers' money on a lawsuit over the Ten Commandments that the state was likely to lose," said Joe Conn, a spokesman for Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
The rejection of the bill follows a decision by the Louisiana House of Representatives to support the building of the monument.
Supporters said the measure was modeled on a Commandments display at the state capitol in Texas that survived review before the U.S. Supreme Court
Earlier this month, lawmakers said posting the Ten Commandments was also a statement of historic law, so it was fitting to make such a statement outside the building where laws are made.
"I think we have gone too far with the rejection of this bill," said John Lawry, a longtime Louisiana resident.
"I have been following this legislation and many people thought it was a great idea to get back to the roots of our nation, which is under God. It is shameful that our lawmakers voted it down because they are afraid of a lawsuit."
The text of the monument was to be built according to the specifications of Van Orden v. Perry, a Supreme Court case that ruled a Ten Commandments monument in Texas to be constitutional.
In a letter to Sen. Robert W. "Bob" Kostelka, chairman of the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs, by the Americans United for Separation of Church and State President Dr. Thomas J. Hannie, the group wrote, "The factors that were used to decide the Texas case were not specific to the monument itself, but rather to the conditions surrounding it."
For example, he wrote, the Texas monument in Van Orden had been standing for 40 years before being brought to the court, whereas House Bill 277 would have created a brand new monument in the Baton Rouge capitol.
This, along with other arguments, showed that "the passage of the bill could result in a costly lawsuit, for which Louisiana taxpayers would be forced to pay."
The letter also stated that posting the Ten Commandments on the grounds of the state capitol "would authorize the government to place a religious text that is sacred for only some religions on the state capitol grounds-a place where tens of thousands of Louisianans come every year to petition their government and learn about the history of the state. By doing so, the legislature would send a message that those who are non-believers "'are outsiders, not full members of the … community, and an accompanying message to adherents (particularly Jews and Christians) that they are insiders, favored members of the community."
Hannie wrote in the letter that the Commandments are clearly a religious text. "Thus, government posting of the document amounts to state promotion of religion." Additionally, he pointed out that Christian and Jewish groups do not agree on the wording or listing of the commandments.
"Our arguments seemed to be convincing," members of the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs said.
Rep. Patrick Williams (D-Shreveport) spearheaded the idea to erect the religious monument.
He authored House Bill 277 saying the legislature every day opens its sessions in the House and Senate with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
He said his decision to push the legislation was influenced by a recent visit to the Middle East, where he climbed Mount Sinai, where Moses got the Ten Commandments.
Williams said religion plays a part in government.
"All denominations are allowed to pray," he said.
Williams told committee members that the state attorney general's office approved the language in the bill.
He also told fellow lawmakers the monument would be on Capitol grounds among the other sites and markers on the 27 acres near the statehouse, which includes the grave of former Gov. Huey Long and a historical marker designating the former location of Louisiana State University.
"This is for historical purposes, not religious purposes. It shows the effect of the Ten Commandments on history and laws," Williams told lawmakers.
The bill would have used private donations to erect and maintain the monument.
Members of the Louisiana Baptist Convention testified earlier in this week's session it would help raise money for the monument and defend it against any lawsuit that might be filed.
Williams was asked in a recent interview about separation of church and state.
"When prayer is a part of everyday operations, how do you determine what separation is?" he said.
He said his bill actually puts into action something that was started in 1950.
"The legislature created a law allowing for the posting of such markers on the Capitol grounds, but no one ever asked for it to be done," he said.
"I'm asking."
Voting to kill the bill were: Sens. Karen Carter Peterson (D-New Orleans), Dan Claitor (R-Baton Rouge), Lydia Jackson (D-Shreveport), Rob Marionneaux (D-Livonia), and Edwin Murray (D-New Orleans).
Voting for the measure were: Sens. Jody Amedee (R-Gonzales) and Mike Walsworth (R-West Monroe).
The bill is dead for the session unless Williams can graft it onto another measure that is still alive in the House or Senate. Citizen groups, after hearing about the rejection of the bill, said protests will be held in the coming weeks to convince lawmakers that the Ten Commandments should be posted on the grounds of the state capitol.
On the Web: http://senate.legis.state.la.us/SessionInfo/


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Programme and Joint Statement
26 February, 10.00-13.00
Room XVII, Palais des Nations, Geneva
A Ministerial Meeting of the ITC took place in the morning of 26 February 2013, at the Palais des Nations. The Meeting was dedicated to two important topics: Euro-Asian Transport Links (EATL) and Unified Railway Law.
Ministers were asked to approve the results of Phase II of the EATL Project and sign a joint declaration pledging priority developments on the identified routers and projects as well as to provide further support for the continuation of the EATL Project under Phase III.
Ministers also reviewed the progress made in the development towards unified railway law and were asked to sign a joint declaration on further activities in this field and, in particular, on the promotion of Euro-Asian rail transport.
|Joint Statement on Future Development of Euro-Asian Transport Links
|List of signatories
|Joint Declaration on the promotion of Euro-Asian rail transport and activities towards unified railway law
|List of signatories
|Presentation of the speakers: PDF


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Bible's Different Authors Revealed By New Language Software
Software developed by an Israeli team is giving intriguing new hints about what researchers believe to be the multiple hands that wrote the Bible.
The new software analyzes style and word choices to distinguish parts of a single text written by different authors, and when applied to the Bible its algorithm teased out distinct writerly voices in the holy book.
The program, part of a sub-field of artificial intelligence studies known as authorship attribution, has a range of potential applications – from helping law enforcement to developing new computer programs for writers. But the Bible provided a tempting test case for the algorithm's creators.
For millions of Jews and Christians, it's a tenet of their faith that God is the author of the core text of the Hebrew Bible – the Torah, also known as the Pentateuch or the Five Books of Moses. But since the advent of modern biblical scholarship, academic researchers have believed the text was written by a number of different authors whose work could be identified by seemingly different ideological agendas and linguistic styles and the different names they used for God.


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Lawmakers want to create an electronic system to monitor who is being prescribed potentially addictive drugs, but critics are concerned with privacy risks.
Actor Heath Ledger's high-profile death in January 2008 from an overdose on a lethal cocktail of medications sparked national outcry on the dangers of prescription drug abuse. But the problem reaches far beyond Hollywood's elite. Pill-popping has become a widespread addiction for people of all ages, from pre-teens to retirees, all in search of a "legal" high.
States have spent the last few years looking at more effective ways to control the misuse of medications such as OxyContin and Xanax. Forty-nine states have – or plan to – put databases online that enable physicians and pharmacists easily spot "doctor shoppers" – people who go from doctor to doctor getting multiple prescriptions for the same drug.
The one holdout? Missouri.
The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Act was introduced earlier this year to create a prescription drug database in the Show-Me State. But trepidation over the potential of data breaches may derail the bill, just as they did when a similar proposal was filibustered by Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, in 2012.
This year's effort, House Bill 1133, was authored by Missouri Rep. Kevin Engler, R-Farmington. The bill gives the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services management over the database, which would be funded through a series of grants and donations. Pharmacies would then share data about prescriptions, patients and the doctors authorizing certain types of medications. Law enforcement could have access to the information through a court order.
Missouri's problem is that people pay cash to see a doctor at a local clinic, get a prescription, pay cash for that and then repeat the process in other cities to score the same drugs. Without a shared database, there's no way for pharmacies to cross-check and see if a person is abusing the system.
Schaaf, however, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch he still has the same privacy concerns with a database as he did two years ago. He also noted that no studies have shown that prescription drug databases lower the death rate caused by overdoses.
Florida's experience with its prescription drug database hasn't been good and supports some of Schaaf's beliefs. The Sunshine State's database was breached last year, leaking the names and prescription information of approximately 3,300 Floridians. In addition, The Tampa Bay Times reported in 2012 that many doctors and pharmacists in Florida don't bother to use the database.
Despite the criticisms, Engler remains adamant that Missouri needs to address the problem of "doctor shopping." In an interview with Government Technology, he said any effort the state can make to potentially save lives is worth more than risks that a database may be hacked.
"Everyone who produces these drugs are in agreement that something needs to be done," Engler said. "The other states have been proactive … and Missouri has done nothing except [say] it's OK to cleanse the gene pool."
While he remains passionate about the issue, Engler admitted he wasn't confident HB 1133 would survive deliberations in the Missouri Senate. He doesn't expect Sen. Schaaf to change his view regarding privacy, but he'd like to see some senators take a stand and push to take a vote on the legislation.
Engler was, however, open to discussing further cybersecurity measures for the database to beef up protection of the information, including a mandatory purging of records over time. But felt the issue shouldn't be a roadblock.
"To just use the excuse that there could be cyberattacks, therefore we don't want to keep track of drugs, is flimsy at-best," he said.
HB 1133 was read for a third time and passed by the Missouri House of Representatives on Feb. 13. On Feb. 17, the bill was reported to the Senate and read for the first time. At press time, further action was not scheduled on the Act.
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Man arrested in slaying of 79-year-old UP woman
Woman was last seen alive Aug. 3
BESSEMER, Mich. — A 50-year-old Upper Peninsula man is charged in the disappearance and slaying of a 79-year-old Bessemer woman.
Kenneth Peters was arraigned Thursday in Gogebic County District Court on first-degree and second-degree murder charges and second-degree vulnerable adult abuse.
Gogebic County sheriff's officials and the state police arrested him Wednesday night.
The body of Ethel Grzena-Peters was found Aug. 13 in Gogebic County's Watersmeet Township, about 90 miles southwest of Marquette and just north of the Wisconsin state line.
Grzena-Peters was last seen alive on Aug. 3.
Peters did not have an attorney Thursday. He was ordered held without bond in the county jail in Bessemer.
His next hearing is scheduled Aug. 31.


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EDT:IDE Test Server Regression Testing
The following test scenarios should be run each release.
Read the top section of the main test server wiki page to understand some basics.
Tip: To kill the test server so that you can try another scenario, either click the red terminate button in the console, or use the Debug view to kill the process.
Note: to run a service on the test server you will need to write a simple RUI Handler. The preview pane of the visual editor can be used to run it.
Dedicated services
Verify a dedicated service is run on a test server for the main RUI Handler's project, not the service's project. To verify the right project is used, put the dedicated service in a separate project, but make sure it's on the EGL and Java build paths of the RUI project.
Breakpoints in the service should be honored, because the test server is always in debug mode.
REST services
Verify a REST service is run on a test server for the service's project, not the RUI Handler's project. To verify the right project is used, put the REST service in a separate project; it does not need to be on the EGL or Java build path of the RUI project.
Breakpoints in the service should be honored, because the test server is always in debug mode.
Note: you neeed to use the workspace:// URI for the binding in your deployment descriptor, AND you need to configure the service to be deployed as REST in its default deployment descriptor file. Failure to do these steps will either cause the test server to not be used, or the test server will not be able to find the REST service.
The prompting preferences can be configured in Preferences > EGL > Test Server. Make sure to test each radio button with the below cases
- Classpath changes
- Add or remove a jar or library to a project
- Add or remove a project dependency on the Java build path
- Hot code replace (HCR) failures
- To test "When hot code replace fails":
- Add or remove a global field
- To test "When hot code replace is not supported":
- Don't worry about testing this, it's extremely unlikely these days
- To test "When obsolete methods remain on the stack":
- Try out various changes like modifying function signatures, but if you can't get it to occur then don't worry about it.
- If you CAN get it to occur in a reproducible way, please edit these instructions!
- Try out various changes like modifying function signatures, but if you can't get it to occur then don't worry about it.
- To test "When hot code replace fails":
Other preferences
- "Show tracing messages in the Console view"
- When disabled, the console is empty (or mostly empty) upon startup and you do not see tracing information during service invocation
- When enabled, the console will have a ton of output on startup, and each service invocation will spit out a lot of tracing information.
Database access
In your service's deployment descriptor, add an SQL database binding and make sure it's configured to use JNDI. In your service function, add some code that looks up the binding to create an SQLDataSource, then run some SQL statements to verify it can connect correctly.
This database scenario should be run twice. Once with an Apache Tomcat runtime defined (you don't need to define the server, just the runtime at Preferences > Server > Runtime Environments), and once with no Apache Tomcat runtime defined. When it's defined, connection pooling will be used; when it's not defined, connection pooling is not used, and you will see a warning in the console about this case.
Another variation to add to SQL testing is to make your SQL database binding use application-based authentication (this is not the default). Do this both with and without Tomcat being defined.
If you have even more time to burn, you can run all these tests once with the binding referencing a connection profile, and once with the information hard-coded ("Specify connection information" radio button).
All these tests should be successful without adding any JDBC jars to your project build paths.
Deployment descriptors
A project defines its default deployment descriptor via right-click the project > Properties > EGL Development Deployment Descriptor. When your binding URI does not specify a file, this default file is used for the lookup. Verify that this default is used by using a URI that does not specify a file, e.g. Resources.getResource("binding:myBinding").
Verify that non-default deployment descriptors work when running on the test server (e.g. Resources.getResource("binding:file:alternateDD#myBinding")). This non-default deployment descriptor must be located in a project on the test server project's EGL build path.
For example when a test server is running for project A, and B is on A's EGL build path, you can reference a deployment descriptor that's in project B. But if you try to use a deployment descriptor from project C, and C is not on A's extended EGL build path, you should get a runtime error about the file not being found. This error should be catchable in your EGL code. Note that it doesn't matter if A's deployment descriptor has an "include" for C's deployment descriptor - ANY deployment descriptor that you wish to access must be on the EGL build path of A.
One more test is to verify that "generated" deployment descriptors can be used by the test server. Normally it will use the original *.egldd file, but the "*-bnd.xml" files will also work if the original *.egldd file is not available. To test this out, create a new project, add an SQL binding to its deployment descriptor, deploy it to a temporary web project, then jar up the *-bnd.xml file that was produced in the web project. Now you can delete the temporary web project and the EGL project you deployed. Add the jar containing the *-bnd.xml file to your service project's Java build path; make sure none of the deployment descriptors in the service project's EGL build path have this same name, then reference it by name in your code: Resources.getResource("binding:file:generatedDDName#bindingName"). This code should not throw an error, and the resulting SQLDataSource should be able to retrieve data from the database just like when a *.egldd file is used.


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This is the DVD thread workers around the world have been waiting for. The Web Spinner DVD is finally ready and it's a winner!
Starring none other than the creator of the Web Spinner, JoeJoe himself, this DVD is jam-packed with never-before-seen moves and never-before-shared secrets.
Thread workers are going to find a plethora of new information here that's going to have you smiling ear to ear from the moment you press play. This is not an exaggeration, this DVD is a GOLDMINE for anyone serious about levitation and thread magic.
All the routines are performed with a Web Spinner (sold separately, or make one yourself), but the theory and techniques are easily applied to all your levitations including those done with reels or spoolers. You'll learn tricks to take the bounce out of your line, pass your hands above, below and around objects and so much more.
JoeJoe's methods are far from typical and some of them will literally astound you. Some of his methods are as amazing as the effects themselves and many of the ideas shared here would be considered revolutionary in thread work. If you're looking for underground secrets that will set your levitaitons apart from other performers, you've just hit the jackpot!
The teaching is thorough and concise. JoeJoe leaves no stone unturned, no question left unanswered as he details the moves and tips that have kept him in tips for over 20 years. Revealed for the first time are JoeJoe's closely-guarded "proving" methods and the secret behind the incredible ending to his floating bill routine, where the spectator actually reaches out and plucks the floating bill RIGHT OUT OF THE AIR! Take a look:
You've never seen levitation magic like this before! Here's what's inside:
This is a peek into the mind of one of someone who makes his living doing thread work, day in... day out. The value of this information to someone interested in improving their thread work can not be overstated. Regardless of your skill level and experience, we guarantee you will find tremendous value in this DVD.
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At certain points in this video you may find yourself chuckling under your breath, by the end you may be laughing like a mad genius. The contents are that diabolical.
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By RICH FOLEY
The Indianapolis 500 is fertile ground for interesting and sometimes tragic stories, not all taking place at the racetrack itself. The careers and deaths of drivers Norman Batten and Earl DeVore are prime examples.
Both drivers first participated in the race in 1925. DeVore started the race in 15th spot and drove to a 13th place finish. Batten had a slightly more interesting story.
Not qualifying for a starting spot, Batten was called on to drive in relief of Pete DePaolo, who, although leading the race, was suffering from blistered hands caused by vibrations from the rough track surface. Batten kept the car in contention, and after DePaolo had a break to rest and get his hands bandaged, the car was turned back over to Pete for the end of the race.
The average speed for the race-winning duo was over 101 miles per hour, the first time the 100 mph barrier was broken. However, since Batten drove only in the middle portion of the race, he received no credit as a co-winner. That requires a driver to either start or finish the race in the car.
In both 1924 and 1941, two drivers shared the Indy 500 winning car (and credit). A situation like Batten's also occurred in the first "500" in 1911, when Cyrus Patschke drove in relief mid-race for winner Ray Harroun. Patschke actually was the one who put the car into the lead, but Harroun got all the credit.
In 1926, Batten finally qualified for the race, starting 16th and finishing a rain-shortened event in seventh place. This time, it was DeVore who failed to qualify.
Both drivers made the field in 1927, with DeVore starting 15th and racing all the way to second place. Yet 30th place Norman Batten was the hero of the race.
On lap 24, Batten's fuel tank split and his car was soon engulfed in flames. Nearing the pit entrance, Batten chose to stay on the track rather than steer the blazing race car onto a pit road full of people and fuel tanks. The brave driver stood up on his seat to get as far away from the fire as possible and steered the car down the front stretch the entire length of the pits.
After finally passing the exit of pit road, Batten drove the car into an unoccupied area in the infield and bailed out. The courageous Batten suffered relatively minor burns.
Batten scored a career-high finish in a self-owned car in 1928 while DeVore wound up in 18th place. This time, Batten's car started leaking oil which splattered on his right leg and foot. Rather than give up, he continued on, suffering burns for the second straight year, but ultimately finishing in fifth place. Neither he or DeVore could know at the time it would be their last time at Indianapolis or what fate had in store for them.
After the end of the 1928 racing season, Batten and DeVore decided to take their families on a trip to Europe. It would cost both men their lives.
They booked passage on the S.S. Vestris, which encountered a storm, then began sinking after its ballast shifted. A few crewmen tried to help passengers, but the most cowardly of them grabbed lifeboats and saved themselves, leaving passengers on their own.
Accounts from survivors said that Batten assisted at least a dozen passengers into lifeboats before sharks attacked and killed him. Meanwhile, DeVore helped his wife and son Billy, as well as Batten's wife Marian, into lifeboats, then began helping other passengers. Like Batten, DeVore was attacked and eaten by the sharks as crewmen in a nearby lifeboat refused pleas to save him.
Six months later, as the 1929 Indy 500 neared, Marian Batten entered her late husband's car in the race as a memorial. Qualified and driven by Wes Crawford, it finished in 15th place.
Nine years after his father's death, DeVore's son Billy qualified for the 1937 Indy 500, finishing in seventh place. He also raced in the next five scheduled 500's, before missing the 1947 event. He made his final "500" field the following year.
Car owner Pat Clancy entered a six-wheeled car for the 1948 "500," featuring two rear axles with four wheels. Extra wheels provided more traction in turns, but increased drag on the straightaways, making the six-wheeler slower than conventional cars.
But Billy DeVore took on the strange, balky racer, qualifying in 20th spot and driving to 12th place on race day. DeVore finally retired in the early 1950's, ending the saga of the Batten and DeVore families at Indianapolis.


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As has been sufficiently covered hereabouts, the bogan likes things. Particularly compelling to the bogan are things it can buy. Big things, flashy things with mysterious properties, interest-free things, things powered by petrol, and even things that aren't things. Following a concerted campaign by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the bogan believes that it can also buy its kids a job. While the bogan has little interest in retraining itself or carrying out unpleasant tasks like driving taxis full of other drunken bogans, it nonetheless clings ardently to the idea that it always deserves a job, no matter what. As a result, it wants Indians to stop taking its job, and keenly awaits the invention of a driverless taxi.
To the bogan, buying Australian made is the retail equivalent of wearing a flag cape and punching on at the Big Day Out. That is to say, totally max true blue. It's what the ANZACs would have done, had they not purchased British Lee-Enfield rifles for their victory at Gallipoli instead. In its generous attempts to buy its kids a job, the bogan will even buy as many Australian made houses as its pyramid-scheme-wary bank manager will allow it to, meaning that its kids will indeed have to work numerous jobs to ever be able to buy into the bogan-bloated property market.
With its canny, job-buying real estate investments in place, the bogan knows that it can add value to each property by making improvements to them. Off to Bunnings Warehouse the bogan will march, to buy as many water features, bathroom cabinets, and stainless steel splashbacks as its third credit card will permit. Thanks to Bunnings' buying power, the bogan can secure more Chinese made products for its buck than ever before. As it turns out, while the bogan is fiercely vocal about buying Australian made, it is ultimately a short-sighted, self-interested cretin more interested in out-glitzing its neighbours.
This process was recently demonstrated by the bogan's dear plasma provider Gerry Harvey, who dared to suggest that the retention of Australian jobs would require more of the bogan's taxpayer dollars, and, helpfully, more dollars to Gerry. The backlash was as intense as it was fleeting. But with the story of Australian manufacturing and retailing currently off the front page of the newspaper, the bogan is happy to leave the situation unresolved, and return to the process of determining whether Ian Thorpe's gut is currently larger than its own. Any attempt to alert the bogan to its internal inconsistencies will result in glassing with a Russian-made Ikea tumbler that costs only $1.49 each.
Indeed, while the bogan seems quite content to have its personal purchasing decisions expedite the collapse of the Australian automotive, textiles, clothing and footwear, and tyre manufacturing industries, it reserves the right to complain. Whenever a factory closure is announced, it will demand that its Japanese plasma TV harangue Julia Gillard into "doing something". Its national duty thus served, the bogan will change the channel in time for Two and a Half Men, thus buying Charlie Sheen's ex-wife's lawyer a job.


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Casinos used to be more controversial. For every state senator playing up the benefits and pointing out the prime locations there used to be someone else, often a minister, preaching about the dangers of gambling.
Casinos used to be more controversial. For every state senator playing up the benefits and pointing out the prime locations there used to be someone else, often a minister, preaching about the dangers of gambling.
Now, with New York on the verge of step two in the three-step process to open the state to more casinos, all you hear is talk of how they will revitalize communities, create jobs and send money to Albany.
That's why it is nice to see the group "No Saugerties Casino" back in the news after a long absence. Agree with the members or not, it's about time someone reminded New Yorkers, as the group's chairman did, that there is another side.
"This is a very big step to turn New York state into Las Vegas," Lanny Walter said. "It would be healthy to have a discussion about the pros and cons now before the Legislature takes the second vote."
Although the constitutional amendment to allow casinos is not proceeding with the haste surrounding recent gun control legislation, it is following a path familiar to those who watch the way the Legislature works. With little debate and even less opportunity for public participation, this second approval is likely to slip by, sending the matter to the public for a vote in this off-year election.
The Saugerties group has impressive ambitions, hoping to head off approval either in the Legislature or in the election. Others who agree need to join the effort so that should New York do what everyone expects it will and approve the creation of several casinos, that happens only after a real discussion.
Groups that want to have an even better chance to make a difference should start working on local efforts to discourage the location of a casino in their communities. Local laws similar to those outlawing fracking would be one possibility. Or perhaps a local group making enough anti-casino noise would be enough to spoil the chances of having one where it is not welcomed by all concerned.


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Case Studies
Here you will find a range of case studies from animal chiropractic to child chiropractic. There are some interesting stories on people's experiences which you may be able to relate to.
At the CPA we love to hear about people's experiences whether you're a patient or a chiropractor. If you have a story to share, please contact us and maybe we could use it in our tri-annual magazine or on the website.
Email or post case studies to the addresses on our contact page:
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From Mike Rutsey in Saturday's Toronto Sun:
Gustavo Chacin will not be returning to the Blue Jays any time soon.
In fact, the bald Venezuelan lefty who bears a striking resemblance to former Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, was optioned to triple-A Syracuse yesterday as he continues to progress from shoulder problems that have kept him on the sidelines since April 28.
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You forgot to put glasses and a ball cap on Mussolini. I am not surprised the jays optioned Chacin to triple-A. Baseball is a business as well as entertainment . Chacin has not been productive in either aspect this year . His arm strength has probably diminished quite a lot so let him rehab in triple-A , see how he performs then decide what the next option is . This also opens up a spot on the roster should the Jays need one
Tower power.
Josh tower was not at fault last night and anyone that thinks he was has a closed mind.
bad defence is what lost that game and how many times have you seen the jays score runs in only one inning half the time I agree with towers this team does not come to the ballpark to play ball.
But I guess it doesn't matter any more towers will be gone.
I hope he doesn't go to a team that we play against,I can see it now we are playing our final game do or die if we win we make it if we lose we go home.
Who might their pitcher be you guessed it "TOWER POWER" to bad we go home.
I agree Towers was completely in line with his comments last night the game was poorly played with little effort; Gibby never should have taken him out. I mean comon the sixth inning????
Well, there shouldn't be any doubt why Mike Rutsey works at The Sun-no one else would hire him.
Really tasteless journalism, just like the Sun.
I've got to agree with gsumner on this one — pretty tasteless and verging on offensive.
No one's comparing Chacin to a dictator, which would be offensive. There's nothing wrong with saying somebody bears a resemblance to someone else. Us scribes found the comparison to be a bit comical, and we found it a little funnier that the editors let it run in the paper. I wouldn't say it was tasteless — just a good reporter having a little fun. Nothing wrong with that.
I beg to differ. If the reporter did the comparision to himself-no problem. But he didn't.
He's having fun at Chacin's expense. How do you think Chacin would feel if he saw this article.
Knowing Chacin, he probably wouldn't think it was a big deal. But, hey, if some of you guys found it offensive, that's fine. Opinions are a wonderful thing. But I gotta go with Rutz, I can see a resemblance.
It's a nice, comfortable feeling to have a pitcher like Chacin in AAA because you don't have room on the big club for him. We seem to have an embarrassment of pitching talent right now, and it would be nice to defer some of it for later, because we may not be drafting very high in the next few years. Here's a thought: what if we gave Towers a contract for next year, and then traded either him or Chacin out of Spring Training for a good prospect or a high draft pick? We will probably need one of them through 2008 until Romero is ready for the bigs.


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If it's ever deployed as a rescuer, as designed, the iMobot will undoubtedly save lives and be everyone's favorite evening news robo hero. But I think the iMobot's moonlighting career as a breakdancer is where it will truly shine.
I mean, maybe it's just me, but at the :20 mark in this video I started imagining a big swath of cardboard under the thing while an oversize boombox belted out funky tunes in the background. That's normal, right?
Anyway, kudos to UC Davis for contributing to the advancement robotics, especially in the realm of search and rescue. As we know far too well right now, there is definitely a need for bots that can enter locations humans dare not tread. [UC Davis via Engadget]


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XM (Petrol) Ex-Showroom PriceDelhi* Rs. 6.3 Lakh RTO + Road Tax + Others Rs. 84,049OthersExtended WarrantyRs. 17,000Std. AccessoriesRs. 15,999 Insurance Rs. 28,587 On-Road Price Delhi* Rs. 7.42 Lakh
XE Diesel (Diesel) Ex-Showroom PriceDelhi* Rs. 6.99 Lakh RTO + Road Tax + Others Rs. 1.01 LakhOthersExtended WarrantyRs. 17,000Std. AccessoriesRs. 15,999 Insurance Rs. 30,243 On-Road Price Delhi* Rs. 8.3 Lakh
XT (Petrol) Ex-Showroom PriceDelhi* Rs. 6.99 Lakh RTO + Road Tax + Others Rs. 88,879OthersExtended WarrantyRs. 17,000Std. AccessoriesRs. 15,999 Insurance Rs. 30,243 On-Road Price Delhi* Rs. 8.18 Lakh
XZ (Petrol) Ex-Showroom PriceDelhi* Rs. 7.59 Lakh RTO + Road Tax + Others Rs. 93,079OthersExtended WarrantyRs. 17,000Std. AccessoriesRs. 15,999 Insurance Rs. 31,683 On-Road Price Delhi* Rs. 8.83 Lakh
XZ Option (Petrol) Ex-Showroom PriceDelhi* Rs. 7.75 Lakh RTO + Road Tax + Others Rs. 94,199OthersExtended WarrantyRs. 17,000Std. AccessoriesRs. 15,999 Insurance Rs. 32,067 On-Road Price Delhi* Rs. 9.01 Lakh
XM Diesel (Diesel) Ex-Showroom PriceDelhi* Rs. 7.9 Lakh RTO + Road Tax + Others Rs. 1.1 LakhOthersExtended WarrantyRs. 18,500Std. AccessoriesRs. 15,999 Insurance Rs. 32,428 On-Road Price Delhi* Rs. 9.33 Lakh
XT Diesel (Diesel) Ex-Showroom PriceDelhi* Rs. 8.59 Lakh RTO + Road Tax + Others Rs. 1.16 LakhOthersExtended WarrantyRs. 18,500Std. AccessoriesRs. 15,999 Insurance Rs. 34,084 On-Road Price Delhi* Rs. 10.09 Lakh
XZ Diesel (Diesel) Ex-Showroom PriceDelhi* Rs. 9.19 Lakh RTO + Road Tax + Others Rs. 1.21 LakhOthersExtended WarrantyRs. 18,500Std. AccessoriesRs. 15,999 Insurance Rs. 35,524 On-Road Price Delhi* Rs. 10.76 Lakh
XZ Option Diesel (Diesel) Ex-Showroom PriceDelhi* Rs. 9.35 Lakh RTO + Road Tax + Others Rs. 1.23 LakhOthersExtended WarrantyRs. 18,500Std. AccessoriesRs. 15,999 Insurance Rs. 35,908 On-Road Price Delhi* Rs. 10.94 Lakh
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- Its mileage is around 14kmpl - 23kmpl in petrol version and 18-26kmpl in diesel version, it depends on your driving style and traffic and road conditions. I have tested the mileage on highway at speed of 80kmph and cruise control I got mileage of around 23.6kmpl in petrol version.
- Depends on your driving style and road condition. It can give you mileage of 18-25 as per driving style. O have got 25kmpl while driving on highway on cruising speed of 80kmph
- In my view,Tata Altroz 19KM/Ltrs in Petrol on Highway &15 KM/Ltrs. in City' as per Tata Motors History Pls.
- The price of style pack and RHYTHM pack is around ₹25000/- to ₹35000/- and you can get these on discount price also depends on the seller.
- This information you will get at the Tata showroom because its different in different cities. There must be some exchange bonus benifit for this car so please visit the nearby Tata showroom and you will get complete information.
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- Its mileage is around 15kmpl to 23kmpl in petrol and 20-26kmpl in diesel. depends on your driving style and traffic and road conditions. I tested tge mileage on highway at cruise control speed of 80 and I got almost 23.6 kmpl in petrol version.
- It's available for both jco and not jco. My father bought it from Bareilly. He is retired subedar
- It's available for both jco and not jco. My father bought it from Bareilly. He is retired subedar
- Both cars are of different segments if your budget is around 10 lakhs than definitely go for Tata nexon but I will suggest to go with manual transmission because it is much better in driving the car and getting the real fun of car. Automatic transmission is also good but feel of manual transmission is next level.
- Its all depends on your driving. If you want stress free driving go for automatic and if you are enthusiastic driver then go for manual transmission.
- Nexon will be better than Altroz on any given day.If you have the budget of Nexon, why look at Altroz?
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Very nice and stylish. Which I'm looking for .Go for TATA. Vocal for local.I would suggest you to everyone for tha same car
Very nice and stylish. Which I'm looking for .Go for TATA. Vocal for local.I would suggest you to everyone for tha same car
Good features, good handling but very poor performance. All other cars will overtake us. Very poor throttle delivrry
Excellent car rocking on road stylish looks, top end features with in10 lakhs, I love riding this car
Tata Altroz, The Gold Standard...Tata Altroz is the company's first venture in premium hatchback segment. This is safer and packed with features let's explore Ththis Gold Standard Car....×Design The design of the Tata Altroz doesnot resemble any car till now. Th e looks are given as a part of 'Impact 2.0' that is the design language followed by Tata Motors. From front the position of the fog lamps are seen a little above the regular placement. Even though the car gets projector headlights, they are not LEDs. The tripod stand like grill slots look appealing. This design is followed somewhere also.From the side we have certain elements to note. The piano black finish for the ORVMs and the positioning of turn indicators to the body are some of them. The rear door handle also have been moved to the C pillar. The 16 inch alloys looks well proportionate to the car.Towards the back side we can see the blacked taillights. Like I said above the rear end is also distinct with its cutting edges.Getting in is not a task at all. The doors open widely at 90° making it even easy for older people.The interior have a floating touch screen infotainment panel surrounded by an ambient light setup. Automatic AC controls below it and certain ports like the USB& AUX ports.The car have a semi-digital instrument cluster. Analog speedometer & digital tachometer and other informations. The seats are supportive and offer a good support. They also have a tripod base shaped arrangements on them. Both the front and rear seats have rear armrests. Also like the i20, this car also have rear AC vents. The boot is practical to have luggages for a family trip. You can also flip the back row seats fully to expand the luggage area. No 60:40 splitting is possible.×Driving and comfortThe car is powered by a 1.2 liter revotron petrol engine and a 1.5 liter revotorq diesel engine both are BS6 complaintand are mated to a 5 speed manual gear box no automatic till now but will be released in coming dates.The petrol motor gives 85hp and 113 nm, its a three cylinder engine. But despite being a 3 cylinder mill, the engine is punchy enough to pull the car due to its light weight This motor is seen in the nexon also. The diesel motor is a 4 cylinder one seen in the nexon. But it is detuned to 89hp and 200 nm this is the kingmaker 'the gold standard' as said by Tata. This is a punchy motor since the torque output is got from a very low RPM, this is peppy enough and enthusiastic to drive. On my drive I got a mileage of 16-18 kmpl for diesel.Both these engines have two driving options City& Eco. No sports mode, don't know why Tata avoided it. The mode selector is seen behind the gear lever. This mode. hanges the theme from blue to green.Top trim also gets cruise control setup.The suspension is good enough but you can feel the comfort when you glide over a pathole. Brilliant work by Tata engineers.×InfotainmentThe car is packed with Harman's 6 speaker system.The floating touch screen is easy to use compared to previous Tata cars. The sound quality is brilliant and is class leading. You can customize the theme colour as your wish.×Variants Altroz is available from base xe, xm, xt, xz& xz(o) . The car also packs with various options that includes factory fitted customisations they are Rhythm,Style,Luxe& Urban. These options are available on various levels.×Safety Tata means safety this car scored 5 stars in global NCAP being the second Indian car to scor it and the first car in its segment to score so. The company packs the car with 2 airbags ABS& EBD as standard. ×For whom is this car???If you want your family to travel in comfort& safe. Then you can choose this car. If you are an enthusiastic driver and all you need is a diesel hatchback then you may go for this car. Because this is the only car in its segment to offer a BS-6 complaint diesel engine.×Comparing with competitorsMaruti Baleno, Hyundai Elite i20, Honda Jazz, VW Polo are the main competetors.Comparing with them we see that Altroz is stronger than Baleno and its diesel engine is excellent, but coming to petrol baleno scores the more.The i20 is the feature rich car here it also have Hyundai's reliability and offers a 6th gear that its rivals misses. The 1.4litre CRDI diesel and 1.2litre petrol engines are also appreciable. Honda Jazz may be the car with lower specs. But the magic that honda does with its petrol mill is something that none can match with.VW Polo is the synonym of sportiness inthis segment its diesel engine having a nice performance too. But taking care of a VW car is a bit tasky. ×VerdictThe Tata Altroz is a car that a common man can buy it is sufficiently powerfull (diesei motor), and the best in safety. It also offers segment first features like floating screen& ambient lighting
Please don't go for TATA product. I have purchased altroz XM model, this doesn't come with remote key which is one of basic feature required to the cars. While booking we were given false assurance by Tata delealer that this car comes with remote key. Now if we go for aftermarket remote key product, car warrenty will lapse so, I am waiting for Tata accessories but not sure how long it takes. Regarding this I contacted Tata company and dealer, they are not sure when they will release this accecery. Also, now my car completed only 90kms and it started giving jerky motion (intermittently) in 2nd gear. Problem with brand new car!!!I purchased this car/brand to support make in India product but now I realized that I wasted my hard earned money.Guys think twice before investing your hard earned money on this brand.
Having owned the vehicle for last one month and after driving it for 1000 km, I can say I am delighted by this car. It always put a smile on my face. I am getting mileage of more than 20 on highways when I switch on eco mode with cruise control. Overall I have got mileage of 16 so far which is a very good mileage for a petrol car.I think its a really Gold Standard as its being advertised.Its not yet perfect though, the car is a bit lazy in first and second gears which is expected for a naturally aspirated engine. Some revving will be required to overcome the shortage of torque. If somebody is not aware this or want better low-end torque, better to go for the diesel variant or wait for the turbo variant.
Everything till now feels amazing. only one area where i cannot say the same is for the petrol engine. I've done just 500km till now. so haven't yet pushed the car (waiting to get past 1500km mark) hopefully it turns out to be a fun to drive engine. handling is on par with ford on this altroz so i really hope the engine compliments the handling once i start pushing it. average is around 14 ( shown in MID).interiors are really premium. the design,the feel (especially the steering wheel) the exterior design everything looks and feels amazing and really well put together.
Hello Guys. I am Sameer.Proud owner of TATA ALTROZ XT PETROL model.The car is fantastic, awasome, eye catchy. looks sexy, I drove the car occasionally. My ALTROZ gives me comfortable riding, and one think I want to tell you when you seat in the car you feel safe and relax. you do not have to modify the car.. XT MODEL is worth the 💰.Go for it... Don't buy Baleno, IGNIS, i20, Go for it... because you r buying ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ safety car.. LIFE IS IMPORTANT THAN MILEAGE..
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EXCLUSIVE: Tata Altroz To Get A Mid-spec XM+ VariantOct 31, 2020 | By Team ZigWheels
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What is the ex-showroom price of the top petrol variant of Tata Altroz in Kharghar?
The ex-showroom price of the top petrol variant of Tata Altroz is 7.75 Lakh.
What is the ex-showroom price of the top diesel variant of Tata Altroz in Kharghar?
The ex-showroom price of the top diesel variant of Tata Altroz is 9.35 Lakh.
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The insurance cost of the base variant of Tata Altroz in Kharghar is Rs. 26,522.
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