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Is McDonald's McDouble McMagic?
For those of us who love the guilty pleasure that McDonald's food is, we have an answered prayer. According to New York Post columnist Kyle Smith, the McDouble is a wonderful way to eat healthy for cheap.
The $1 McDouble seems to be a miracle burger in disguise and is the biggest bang for your buck. According to Smith it is a great way to get a lot of calories for a little amount of money. The meat contains protein, you get dairy from the cheese and even some vegetables garnish this dream-come-true burger. But is this burger really the answer to everyone's prayers? Is this burger some magic food? Is it really that healthy for you? Smith claims it is.
However, others claim that it is just as unhealthy for you as pretty much anything else on a fast food menu. According to these people, the McDouble seems to be loaded with sodium, cholesterol and antibiotic laced meat.
So, who is telling the truth? Is one right? Are they both right?
The fast food lover in me would love to believe that Smith is correct, and I could indulge in a big greasy burger and a box of fries without having to feel any guilt. But the runner and health conscience side of me thinks that I should never eat a burger and fries ,or I'll end up with a muffin top the size of a wedding cake.
I'm sure the truth lies somewhere in the middle. There are foods out there that make the McDonald's McDouble seem like a green salad with no dressing. Then there are also foods out that that make the McDouble seem like it is worse for you than smoking a carton of cigarettes a day.
I think the most important thing to remember is that too much of any one thing isn't good for you. So enjoy a diversified diet, full of fresh fruits and vegetables, and even a little McDonald's now and then.
Joy Larson is a mother of four boys, graduate of the University of Montana, animal lover and writer.


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Even if Jessica Chastain loses to Jennifer Lawrence at the Oscars this weekend, she'll at least go home with a voucher for a free vampire facelift. Wait, what?
The gorgeous and talented Academy "losers" (don't worry, not you, Anne Hathaway) will get the ultimate in SWAG–a goodie bag with $45,000 worth of freebies, including the blood-harvesting facial.
Evidently, the procedure has been a thing for five years (who knew?!) and consists of drawing your blood, then injecting it back into your face. Because the plasma in your blood is awesome for making you look super young. Supposedly, the facelift not only stimulates your body's production of collagen and elastin, but also gives your mug some youthful plumpiness.
This is all very Bella Swan.
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Death is one of the only certain things in life. I think eventually we might find a way to slow down time or even travel through it, that would be kind of cool… scary, but cool. Maybe it is having lost a couple of people recently, maybe it is the knowledge that I have just started to have to deal with death close to me and it overall just sucks, but is a reality.
Time is flying by it seems and I am not ready to lose those close to me. The thought scares me and even though I do seem to be able to function after it, I know the in the coming years I will have no grandparents left (I know a lot of people have already begun to lose parents or never even met their grandparents.) Still the whole death thing start to hit closer and closer.
I am not affraid of my own death. Maybe it is the whole dare devil, adrenaline junkie thing… maybe it is that I don't fear the afterlife… not sure.
Death does bring clarity about life. The closer it gets, the more I realize that we need to really enjoy our life to the fullest. The more I read, the more I realize that those around us are the ones that truly shape our world view. My life continues to get better and better the more I surround myself with people that are not just happy, but willing to enjoy life.
This decade I lost my Grandfather, more recently I lost a very close Great Aunt. I also lost 3 friends and 3 other close friends lost parents. It is interesting to me that this is what comes to mind when I think of this decade. I guess this decade started to really educate me about loss.
I have never been a super fan of holidays and the whole present thing, and now that I know that people have lost loved ones around this time I even start to think of it differently. I think of the people that have to spend their holidays in a hospital taking care of a sick loved one, more than getting presents for people. I care more about the thought of loneliness that some people feel in their later years as I see elderly neighbors get visited very seldom.
This decade has also cemented my view that relationships is what life is about. The good, the bad, it really colors the paiting that it is your life. Laughter and crying being the soundtrack of love lost and found.
I do consider myself a very sucessful person, and once again all due to those around me. This year had a lot of tough situations, but having the people I do around me made it possible to stay sane. I also learned that picking up the phone to call for help should not be just a last resort, but standard practice because perspective is what helps control the inner demons.
This decade I met some wonderful people and my quest for amazing friendships got richer and richer! I will someday win the lotto and get you all in one room at the same time. That would be an awesome dream come true.
My Mom's advice through the difficult times has been very simple. Don't ask for money or happiness, ask for health and peace. If you are healthy you can earn, if you have peace you will obtain happiness. She is soooo very right. I don't end this year with overwhelming happiness and expectations like I have in the past, but rather with a (to borrow from a couple of people 🙂 ) self satisfied smirk. Years are making me wiser, my support system every growing and fantastic and the journey still in its beginings.
So to those not with us anymore, I hope you are waiting for me to join you someday hopefully not any time soon. To those still with me, lets try to see each other more in the coming years! (YeY Travel).


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NEA president draws attention to family, community involvement in schools
Two-day summit highlights importance of community support in ESEA reauthorization
WASHINGTON - September 14, 2010 -
The National Education Association (NEA) today wrapped up a National Summit on Family, School and Community Engagement that brought together representatives from 20 other national organizations. A key focus of the conversation over the two days was the need to press for strong provisions on community, parental and school engagement when Congress works on the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). This national event was a culmination of community engagement summits held in various states over the past 12 months.
"As educators, we know that the development of the whole child extends beyond the walls of the classroom," said NEA President Dennis Van Roekel. "We must harness the coordinated power of social services, parental engagement, service-learning opportunities for students, extended learning and afterschool programs to ensure our children's success."
Summit participants, who came from organizations from the National PTA to the Boys and Girls Clubs and state elected leaders, discussed ideas for boosting community and parental involvement in schools that serve our neediest students. NEA members across the country are rolling up their sleeves and doing their part. NEA's Priority Schools Campaign is the Association's commitment to transforming persistently low-performing, priority schools into great public schools for everyone. Educators are already working side-by-side with students, parents and community leaders to attract and keep the best educators and necessary resources at schools with the greatest need, typically schools in high poverty communities that are chronically underfunded, understaffed and unsupported.
"For long-term, sustainable school transformation, shared responsibility and collaboration are both essential," said Van Roekel. "All stakeholders must be at the table, working together for the benefit of students. We need to keep parents and the community involved from pre-k through high school to ensure success."
"It's important to develop a statewide plan that gets families, schools, businesses and policymakers together, which can be used as a model at the federal level," said Rebecca Valdez, a member of the Nebraska State Board of Education. "Businesses should be encouraged by governors to provide four days of annual devoted to workers to participate in parental involvement activities."
On Monday, 2006 National Teacher of the Year Kimberly Oliver Burnim led a conversation about the roles played by teachers and the communities in which they teach. Oliver Burnim, an educator at Broad Acres Elementary School in Rockville, Md., emphasized the importance of taking a broader view of supporting student learning.
"We have to look at kids holistically, outside of the classroom and inside, and engage everyone involved in a child's life in the learning process," said Oliver Burnim. "We have to meet their other needs …and give children the message that we believe in them and that they can do it."
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Texas Rangers make roster moves
Soto and Arencibia added; Pena designated for assignment
Arlington, TX - The Texas Rangers today announced that catcher Geovany Soto has been activated from the 60-day disabled list and the contract of catcher-first baseman J.P. Arencibia has been purchased from Triple-A Round Rock of the Pacific Coast League.
To make room on the 25-man and 40-man rosters, first baseman Carlos Pena has been designated for assignment. The other roster spot was created with the trade of right-handed pitcher Jason Frasor to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
Soto and Arencibia will be in uniform when the Rangers open a three-game series in Toronto on Friday night.
Soto returns after missing the entire 2014 season. He sustained torn lateral meniscus cartilage in his right knee during a spring training game on March 23 and had surgery on March 26. Soto appeared in 12 games on rehab assignment, going 0-for-16 in 6 games (3 at C; 3 at DH) for Round Rock, July 4-9, and hitting .368 (7-19) with one RBI in 6 games (4 at C; 2 at DH) for Double-A Frisco (AA), July 10-15. He appeared in just 6 spring training games, missing 3 weeks after undergoing surgery to remove the os trigonum bone from his left ankle on February 22 and last played in a major league regular season game on Sept. 29, 2013 vs. the Angels. Soto hit .245 with 9 HR and 22 RBI in 54 games with Texas in 2013, starting 49 games behind the plate.
Arencibia is making his second stint with Texas this season after batting .279 (53-190) with 14 HR and 41 RBI in 48 games with Round Rock. He started 23 games at catcher, 20 games at first base, and 8 games as the DH with 8 of his last 11 starts coming at 1B. That was his 1st pro action ever at 1B. Arencibia opened the season with the Rangers, hitting .133 (8-60) with 1 HR and 6 RBI in 20 games, 19 starts at catcher, before being optioned to Round Rock on May 20 and assigned outright to the Express on May 21. He was signed as a free agent by Texas in December 2013 after playing with Toronto from 2010-13, batting .212 with 64 HR and 193 RBI in 380 total games.
Pena hit .136 with one homer and 2 RBI in 18 games with the Rangers, including 16 starts at first base, after being purchased from Round Rock on June 24. Texas has 10 days to trade, release, or outright Pena to the minor leagues.
With today's moves, the Rangers' major league roster is at 40 players.


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Chapter 92 of the Texas Property codes addresses property code for rental properties. Landlords or property managers are fully responsible for understanding and complying this state code. With 9 sub-chapters and 95 individual sections it can be a bit overwhelming. The purpose of the website is to help users navigate sections of the code easily. Also we will post recent and upcoming changes to Texas rental property code. View Chapter 92 Texas Property Code
HB 1168 applies to a home, mobile home, duplex unit, condominium unit, or any dwelling unit in a multi-unit residential structure that is being leased to a tenant. It essentially makes state law consistent with model codes (some local ordinances already require a smoke alarm in each separate bedroom) by requiring at least one smoke alarm to be placed in each bedroom or in the room used for sleeping, in the case of an efficiency unit. In addition, if multiple bedrooms are served by the same hallway, there must be a smoke alarm in the hallway in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms; and if the unit has multiple levels, there must be a smoke alarm on each level.View HB 1168 All Changes to Property Code
For properties occupied as a residence before Sept. 1, 2011, a smoke alarm may be battery operated and is not required to be interconnected with other smoke alarms. Owners will have until Jan. 1, 2013 to comply. For properties built after Sept. 1 2011 (new properties), local ordinances may impose stricter requirements.
Note: This legislation does not affect the alternative compliance method for a one-family or two-family dwelling unit, which may be satisfied by complying with the local code. [What this means is that if one to two-family unit is already in compliance with their local code, they have complied with the smoke alarm section of the property code].
Also, if a landlord has installed a 1A10BC residential fire extinguisher or other non-rechargeable fire extinguisher required by local ordinance, the landlord must inspect the fire extinguisher at the beginning of tenant's possession and within a reasonable time after receiving a written request from the tenant. Finally, a landlord at the landlord's expense is required to repair or replace a non-functioning fire extinguisher, one that does not have the correct pressure as recommended by the manufacturer, or one the tenant has used for a legitimate purpose.
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Biology faculty member sharing expertise for TV productions
- Monday, July 15th, 2013
WKU biology faculty member Dr. Steve Huskey is preparing to use his research and expertise for more TV productions.
A production team from Australia will visit the WKU campus next week (July 23-24) to record segments for a NOVA show about shark attacks.
"I will serve as the bite expert," said Dr. Huskey, an associate professor in WKU's Department of Biology who is a functional morphologist and studies the feeding mechanisms and feeding habits of fish. "The crew wanted a laboratory setting for bite testing. We will be using my labs and Dr. Chris Byrne's materials testing equipment in the Department of Engineering, dental moldings from an already bitten surfboard, specialized microscopes, and real shark teeth. Essentially we'll be utilizing technology and teeth to assess shark bite damage."
In addition, Dr. Huskey will serve as the science consultant for a one-hour Animal Planet show about the natural history and wildlife of Kentucky. "The producer wants to focus on interesting species and behaviors, especially those species in Kentucky and bordering states," he said. "In this role, while I won't be appearing on the show, I will be telling them who to pursue, how to pursue them, and what cool behaviors to look for."
Both opportunities are the result of contacts Dr. Huskey has made through his previous work on the National Geographic Channel programs.
In 2011, Sea Strikers featured Dr. Huskey's research on the feeding behaviors of high-velocity, ocean fish. The show spotlighted the high-speed video technology that Dr. Huskey utilizes in his research and provided never-before-seen footage of the feeding habits of some of the ocean's top predators — goliath grouper, barracuda, tuna, and bull sharks.
Also in 2011, Dr. Huskey led an expedition to the Amazon for a National Geographic Explorer episode titled Megapiranha. And in 2010, his goliath grouper research and his construction of fully articulated skeletons were featured in episodes of Nat Geo Amazing! on the National Geographic Channel.
While TV opportunities provide Dr. Huskey with an opportunity to conduct research and share his expertise, they also provide an opportunity for students taking his classes at WKU.
"It's a way for me to collect data that I normally wouldn't have an opportunity to collect and then for that data to get published," Dr. Huskey said, adding that data from the Megapiranha project recently appeared in Nature's Scientific Reports. "Then on top of that, I bring those experiences and the videos back to my classes. When I teach Animal Form and Function or Marine Biology courses, this is real world application of the material I'm trying to help students learn."
Contact: Steve Huskey, (270) 745-2062.
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Parker late scratch with illness, may start Monday
ARLINGTON - Just minutes after removing Yoenis Cespedes from their lineup because of shoulder soreness, the A's announced they'd also be without scheduled starter Jarrod Parker for Sunday's series finale in Texas.
Parker was scratched due to illness and replaced by lefty Tommy Milone, who entered the day 0-4 with a 5.67 ERA in five career starts against the Rangers. Milone notched his first career win against Texas, allowing just one run on five hits in a 5-1 victory.
As for Parker, the right-hander could start as soon as Monday at home against the Angels, according to manager Bob Melvin, who would then likely bump scheduled starter Sonny Gray to Tuesday. Parker was feeling better after Sunday's game, but couldn't commit to a Monday start.
"If I feel better," Parker said, "we'll assess it and make a decision."
Parker, undefeated in his last 19 starts, vomited in the morning and knew he likely couldn't give the A's what they needed in a pivotal game.
"To pitch here in a day game, dehydrated, if I go one inning, it kind of handcuffs us, so I think it was a good decision," he said. "Huge pickup by Tommy to step in and do a great job on short notice. He did an unbelievable job of stepping up."
"He did a great job for us," said Jed Lowrie. "That's quite a luxury to have as a team, to have a guy that's proven he can do it in the past and to be able to throw him out there in a big game like this against a big divisional rival and pitch the way he did."


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Universal Dogbones for the rear of the Nitro MT 2 truck. Universal dogbones offer more efficient transfer of power to the wheels, for higher speed and smoother suspension movement. Made from high strength steel for maximum durability, these are tougher than the stock dogbones and perfect for extreme driving conditions. The chrome plated finish provides extra durability and custom looks. The unique design eliminates the set screw found on most universal dogbones, making routine maintenance easier. The length of the front and rear shafts are different, which helps deliver maximum suspension travel and a perfect fit.


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Kobe Bryant calls Derek Fisher trade 'difficult' and 'weird'
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant spoke to reporters on Friday for the first time since the team traded his longtime backcourt running mate, Derek Fisher, following the Lakers' 97-92 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. His words were measured. While some expected Bryant to unleash a tirade after management parted ways with Fisher, considering the pair won five championships together and came into the league together as rookies in 1996, Bryant's message to the media was more somber than sharp. "Very difficult," Bryant said. "I'm not used to it because I've been with him my entire career, aside from that little stint that he had away from us. So, it's very different for me. It's pretty weird."
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: It was difficult for his heart. It wasn't difficult for his head.
Kobe Bryant was saddened by news the Los Angeles Lakers sent teammate and friend Derek Fisher to the Houston Rockets on trade deadline.
After all, Bryant and Fisher have history.
They entered the NBA together as rookies with the Lakers in 1996. They played together for 13 of their 16 seasons. They won five championships together. And they also lost together.
Key word: together.
Along the way, they became close friends with Fisher having the clout to criticize, and even call out, Bryant.
Father Time finally caught Fisher. Even Bryant knew his 38-year old friend could no longer compete with the table-setters in the Western Conference.
Instead of doing the expected and trading Pau Gasol on Thursday, the purple-and-gold moved Fisher after acquiring Ramon Sessions from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Make no mistake about it, Sessions is an upgrade at point guard. He can attack the basket and is better at staying in front of elite 'ones' like Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook on defense.
That only makes the loss of Fisher somewhat easier to handle.
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John Newbery, an 18th-century English children's book publisher and seller, was born on July 19, 1713. The American Library Association's Newbery Medal, awarded to the most distinguished children's fiction book each year, honors Newbery's work.
Your class can publish books and other documents just like Newbery. Have each student choose a book that is special-it could be a favorite book or a book that reminds him or her of something special-then write a short story about why the book was chosen and why it deserves special mention.
Using the Stapleless Book Planning Sheet, students can plan the pages of their own stories before entering the information in the Stapleless Book tool. For longer projects, students can use the ReadWriteThink Printing Press.
- Newbery Medal Homepage
The American Library Association awards the Newbery Medal annually. This site includes information about the award, the application process, and a complete list of the distinguished books.
- Making Books with Children: Free Projects
This section of author Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord's site includes instructions for such projects as making accordion books, index card books, wish scrolls, and stick and elastic band books.
- The Newbery Video
The Newbery Video, Part I written by Mona Kerby and funded by the International Reading Association highlights favorite Newbery Award books and authors. Authors include: Lloyd Alexander, Sharon Creech, Sid Fleischman, Karen Hesse, Lois Lowry, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Katherine Paterson, and Jerry Spinelli. Part 2 of the video continues the discussions with authors and includes student projects and commentary.
Grades 3 – 5 | Lesson Plan | Minilesson
Bright Morning: Exploring Character Development in Fiction
Students work as a class to explore a character in a book they have read by identifying traits and finding textual references to support their choices.
Grades 6 – 8 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Press Conference for Bud, Not Buddy
Students read Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, demonstrate comprehension of the story by involving themselves in discussions, and analyze the characters in preparation for a class "press conference."
Grades 6 – 8 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Memories Matter: The Giver and Descriptive Writing Memoirs
Using The Giver, students discuss the importance recorded history. This provides context for descriptive writing of students' own history in a lesson that integrates personal writing, research, and literary response.
Grades 3 – 5 | Lesson Plan | Recurring Lesson
Demonstrating Comprehension Through Journal Writing
Students demonstrate comprehension by responding to open-ended questions based on the Newbery Honor book Mr. Popper's Penguins, and then draw from the text and their personal experiences to create journals.


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The Muppets Most Wanted is almost here and we're celebrating with this Muppets selfie gallery…
Are you excited about the film? Let us know in the comment box below.
It Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the rest of The Muppets gang, on spy adventures in Berlin, Madrid, Dublin and London.
But the real chaos comes when Constantine – the world's number on criminal and Kermit look-alike – gets caught up in the story.
As well as this selfie gallery, we've also got the latest trailer for you!
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LONDON, May 5 (UPI) -- Britain and France may support a unilateral declaration of Palestinian statehood if Israeli-Palestinian peace talks fail to progress, diplomats said.
A senior diplomatic source told the British newspaper The Guardian British Prime Minister David Cameron informed Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu at a meeting Wednesday his country could endorse such a declaration if Israel declines to take part in substantive peace talks.
"Britain's clear and absolute preference is for a negotiation to take place between Israel and the Palestinians which leads to a two state solution which everyone endorses," an unnamed source told the British daily.
"But at this point Britain is not ruling anything out. The more Israel engages seriously in a meaningful peace process the less likely it is that this question of unilateral declaration would arise."
French President Nicolas Sarkozy professed similar sentiments in an interview with the French newspaper L'Express, a day before meeting with Netanyahu, The Jerusalem Post reported.
Sarkozy said France would be willing to recognize a Palestinian state if no progress is made in peace negotiations.
"If the peace process resumed in the summer, France will say that the main parties must talk without pushing forward the schedule. If conversely, the peace process remains stalled in September, France will take responsibility on the central question of recognizing a Palestinian state," the French president was quoted saying.


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Medication beliefs strongly affect individuals' management of chronic diseases, expert says
(Medical Xpress)—Nearly half of patients taking medications for chronic conditions do not strictly follow their prescribed medication regimens. Failure to use medications as directed increases patients' risk for side effects, hospitalizations, reduced quality of life and shortened lifespans. Now, a University of Missouri gerontological nursing expert says patients' poor adherence to prescribed medication regimens is connected to their beliefs about the necessity of prescriptions and concerns about long-term effects and dependency.
MU Assistant Professor Todd Ruppar found that patients' beliefs about the causes of high blood pressure and the effectiveness of treatment alternatives significantly affected their likelihood of faithfully following prescribed medication regimens. In his pilot study, Ruppar focused on older patients' adherence to medication treatments that control high blood pressure, a condition that affects nearly 70 million adults in the U.S. and can lead to heart disease and stroke.
"Often, patients with chronic diseases are prescribed medications but they already have underlying beliefs about the causes of high blood pressure and how it can be treated, which leads them to underuse their medications," Ruppar said. "For example, some individuals might be able to reduce their blood pressure by walking or cutting down on salt consumption; however, most people need medication to reduce their risk of adverse health outcomes."
Rather than relying on education approaches, Ruppar says practitioners should aim to amend patients' behaviors using tactics such as electronic pill bottle caps that alert patients to take medications at specific times or more frequent monitoring of their blood pressure levels so they associate medication adherence with health benefits and non-adherence with negative side effects.
"Patients benefit from objective feedback to see what led them to miss doses, such as varying sleep patterns or weekend schedules. Then, they can change their routines to make taking doses as habitual as brushing their teeth," Ruppar said. "Self-management is important because encounters with health care providers are fairly short, so as patients, we tend to have better outcomes if we work with our providers to manage our chronic conditions."


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Kelly's tips for attracting a big crowd
We spoke to Kelly, a fearless Carrotmobber paving the way in Hendersonville, North Carolina about her experience organizing campaigns and got her top tips for attracting a big crowd.
Q: What was it about Carrotmob in particular that inspired you?
A: The positive nature of the movement. Everyone comes out happy, unlike many existing environmental movements. I believe in turning the attitude toward environmentalism around to be less political and more positive, and Carrotmob does this very successfully.
Q: Why do you Carrotmob?
A: I Carrotmob because I want to change my community for the better, especially to create environmental sustainability.
Q: What's your secret for getting such a big crowd of people to attend?
Q: Reaching out in multiple different directions. If people hear about it more than once, they are more likely to take it seriously and make an attempt to attend. It helped A LOT that we were organizing through an environmental organization with a very supportive base of members, volunteers, and supporters.
Q: What's your favorite part of a campaign?
A: My favorite part of the first campaign was the middle of the event when I realized it was going to be successful. I loved seeing the press coverage and positive feedback after the event, as well.
Q: Plans for this year?
A: We loved this model so much, because it fit so well with our community, we decided to keep it rolling business-to-business. Keep an eye out for us!


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August 18, 2010 (Interfax-Ukraine ). Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has said he believes that the Sorochyntsi Fair provides an opportunity not only to assess the achievements of the Ukrainian economy, but also demonstrate the domestic potential to foreign partners. "The Sorochyntsi Fair today again gives us an excellent opportunity to assess our own achievements and show our foreign guests the potential of the industrial, agricultural, trade and tourism sectors of the economy in Poltava region and in the whole of Ukraine... It was here, in Velyki Sorochyntsi, where profitable deals were made, contracts signed, and international cooperation expanded for many years," he said at the opening of the National Sorochyntsi Fair, which is taking place in the village of Velyki Sorochyntsi, Myrhorod district, Poltava region, on Wednesday.The head of state noted that "there are many things Ukraine can be proud of," in particular, the growth of the real economy and the stabilization of the situation in the financial and social spheres."Inflation is not kept at the level initially planned (13%), but at 3.3% in the first half of the year. These positive changes inspire hope without which we cannot live, hope for a better life of our people, and the welfare of Ukrainian citizens in the near future," he said.An Interfax-Ukraine reporter said that at the fair, the head of state bought a round loaf of bread for a hundred hryvnias, and two Ukrainian embroidered shirts, one presented as a gift to him. The Ukrainian president also bought a wooden barrel for pickling cucumbers, a handmade doll dressed in Ukrainian national clothes, and other souvenirs.
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NOTE: I often say that the job of elections is so varied that you end up encountering all different kinds of people – I'm absolutely delighted to add "beauty queen" to that list! This story by my colleague M. Mindy Moretti appeared in the March 15, 2012 electionlineWeekly.
When Katie Levasseur was a senior in high school she did what a lot of civic-minded young people do in this country. She interned in the Vermont Statehouse.
However, what sets Levasseur and two of her fellow interns apart from most other interns and pages is that they made a lasting difference on the lives of young people in the state of Vermont.
While interning in the Statehouse in 2008 as part of the Girls Rock the Capitol internship program, Levasseur was frustrated that she couldn't vote in the 2008 election year so she set out to do something about it.
It seems only fitting that as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts (the organization that supports the internship program) that it took a little girl power to give 17-year-olds in the state of Vermont the right to vote in the primary if they will be 18 on or before the general election.
"As a seventeen year-old learning about election laws, I quickly found out that I was unable to vote in the upcoming presidential primary election," Levasseur said. "Two other interns and I put our heads together and came up with the idea to change Vermont's election laws."
Levasseur said that she's always been interested in elections on some level, recalling going into the voting booth with her mother when she was a young child, taking an Advanced Placement government class in high school and of course the internship program.
Today, Levasseur is completing her reign as the 2011 Miss Vermont and getting ready to finish her Bachelor's degree at the University of Vermont.
But before she got to that point and before 17-year olds got to vote in Vermont, a lot of work had to be done.
Levasseur, Ellie Beckett and Courtney Mattison took their idea to their Statehouse mentor and then began a long process of testifying and repeatedly lobbying senators and representatives on behalf of Proposition 5.
In Vermont, in order for an amendment to be successful it must be approved by the House and Senate in consecutive biennium and then be approved as a ballot measure.
"To me, not having the right to vote in the presidential primary election to show my support for my candidate was extraordinarily disappointing," Levasseur said. "I was frustrated with the election laws and thought we could do a better job supporting positive voting habits in our youth. Turns out, a little bit of teenage frustration can turn into a very positive result with a little bit of hard work, and the support and encouragement of those around you!"
Despite opposition from some clerks who were concerned that the amendment wasn't more clearly defined, 80 percent of the state's voters supported the constitutional amendment in 2010.
In December of that year outgoing Secretary of State Deborah Markowitz honored Levasseur and the other interns with Enduring Democracy Awards for their work on the constitutional amendment.
Levasseur was also able to help promote the new law through her duties as Miss Vermont.
"Most of my speaking engagements center around my platform, which gives me ample opportunity to speak about voting and civic service," Levasseur said. "It's been a phenomenal year for me to be Miss Vermont, as I've had countless opportunities to speak to community groups such as rotaries, schools, Girl Scout troops, and many others. What better year to have an opportunity to promote this than the first year the amendment is in effect?"
Last week, the first group of 17-year olds got to cast their ballot in Vermont's Super Tuesday contest.
"We will not have any hard data, but anecdotally based on emails and news reports, it appears that a fair number of high schools conducted voter registration drives so that a good number of 17 year olds voted," said Kathleen Scheele, director of elections and campaign finance in the Vermont secretary of state's office.
Scheele said the secretary of state's office has a part-time employee that focused on outreach with high school teachers and Secretary Jim Condos issued a series of press releases and did media interviews to spread the word.
As for Levasseur, after she cast her first presidential primary ballot on Tuesday, she stuck around to chat with other first-time voters.
"Most of the young voters I was able to speak with were so excited for the opportunity to vote a little earlier. Many had learned about the opportunity fairly recently and had been planning to cast their vote in November anyway," Levasseur said. "The opportunity to vote in their party's primary election sent them a message of positive support from their elected officials. They all plan to continue voting in the future."
Levasseur will finish up her Bachelor's degree at the University of Vermont after she completes her year as Miss Vermont. Then it's on to graduate school, then work, and maybe, possibly, a future Vermont secretary of state?
"I intend to pursue a master's degree in public policy or political administration. I'd like to work as a public policy analyst either for an organization or individual. As far as my political career…I'm keeping my options open," Levasseur said with a smile.
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Reforms signed into law last week how the military deals with sexual assault are eminently sensible and clearly overdue.
Whether the changes go far enough in combating these pernicious crimes is another question. President Obama rightly appears skeptical: He delivered an ultimatum to military leaders to deliver results within a year or face even more change.
"If I do not see the kind of progress I expect, then we will consider additional reforms," Obama said. He set Dec. 1 as the deadline for the Pentagon to show "substantial improvements" in sexual assault prevention and response, including military justice. Obama's comments came after Congress approved a defense authorization bill that changes how the Pentagon handles rape and other sexual crimes in the ranks. Among the provisions in the bill, signed by the president Thursday, are new legal protections for victims, a bar against commanders overturning jury convictions or reducing sentences and the discharge of military members who convicted of sexual crimes.
Obama did not detail additional reforms he might consider and which, as commander in chief, he could force the military to adopt. A key measure for victims would take prosecution of sexual crimes out of the chain of command and make it the responsibility of independent prosecutors. Such adjudication would eliminate the conflict of interest when both accused and accuser are in the same command and it would address documented concerns that victims, who generally tend to be women and men of lower rank than their attackers, don't report crimes for fear of retaliation or bias.
Military officials say a commander's authority to refer service members to court martial is essential in maintaining order and discipline, but the United States' modern allies, including Britain and Israel, successfully use systems of independent adjudication.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., failed to get that measure included as part of the National Defense Authorization Act but is pressing for a stand-alone vote that could come as early as next month, when the Senate reconvenes. There are 53 senators, including Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and some Republicans, publicly supporting the bill, but they face an uphill battle to secure the needed 60 votes as well as a majority in the House.
Gillibrand is right to feel urgency about a problem that has persisted for decades despite high-level promises of zero tolerance. "I do not want to wait another year to enact the one reform survivors have asked for," she said in a statement reacting to Obama's comments. Tough action, not just tough talk, is what's needed.
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In a new and generous act of personal philanthropy, Mike Lazaridis has provided an additional $50 million (Canadian) to Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI). This private donation increases his personal contributions to $150 million in the research institute.
The private funding announcement, delivered by The Honourable John Wilkinson, Ontario Minister of Research and Innovation, was celebrated by over 600 people just prior to a PI Public Lecture. The donation was acknowledged by all dignitaries representing the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada, important members of a public-private partnership that fund the scientific research and outreach operations.
Dr. Neil Turok, the incoming Executive Director of Perimeter Institute, said, "Mike Lazaridis and his colleagues, and the Governments of Canada and Ontario, have shown exemplary vision in creating the Perimeter Institute. More than any other field, theoretical physics epitomises the power of mathematical thinking to understand and predict the natural world. PI's brave mission, to stimulate the next great breakthrough, will attract brilliant students and leading researchers from the world over to Waterloo, encouraging ambitious, innovative approaches. The outcome cannot be predicted with certainty. But the journey will be exciting, with many positive spinoffs. And success will be priceless."
Speaking at the event on behalf of the Government of Ontario, The Honourable John Wilkinson, Minister of Research and Innovation said: "Ontario's $3B Innovation Agenda focuses on our government acting as a catalyst to support our top researchers and entrepreneurs – extraordinary people like Mike Lazaridis who are leading the way to turn groundbreaking ideas and innovation into Ontario's next generation of jobs. Ontario's commitment to fundamental and applied research has not only been informed but also inspired by Mike's personal commitment to innovation, and his contributions to the Perimeter Institute. That's why our government has already invested over $65M to support this important initiative. This new investment will strengthen the Institute and the government-industry partnerships that have made it possible, and help us to continue to attract the world-class talent and the scientific knowledge Ontario needs to compete in the 21st century."
On behalf of the Government of Canada, The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, sent these words, "Mr. Lazaridis is one of Canada's most significant science and technology (S&T) leaders and is making an extraordinary contribution to further strengthen our country's S&T capacity. His personal commitment to the Perimeter Institute has enabled Canada to attract the best researchers in the field of theoretical physics. The recent nomination of Mr. Neil Turok as the new Executive Director of the Institute is one of many examples of this success. The Government of Canada is an important partner in the development of the Perimeter Institute, having renewed public funding in March 2007 to further propel the scientific research and outreach activities at international levels. In keeping with the government's S&T strategy, the Perimeter Institute continues to provide the country with a competitive advantage in the area of basic research, pushes the frontiers of knowledge, attracts highly qualified researchers, promotes the nation's world class excellence abroad, and shares the joys of scientific research, discovery and technologies with Canadians from coast to coast. Perimeter Institute is highly regarded as an international focal point for scientific inquiry, and the Government of Canada has been very pleased to be a partner and help accelerate the pace of research and outreach activities of this organization through its contribution of $50 million (See March 2007 Announcement). The vision and role of Mike Lazaridis in the partnership have been central, including his advocacy on behalf of basic research and education, his leadership at the Institute, and overwhelming financial support that now totals $150 million in personal philanthropy. On behalf of the Government of Canada, it is a pleasure to acknowledge Mike's steadfast commitment, contributions, and to reaffirm our belief in a partnership that is successfully positioning Canada with the highly qualified researchers and the scientific knowledge we need to compete in the competitive world of ideas and innovation."
Mike Lazaridis, the founder and Chairman of the Board of Perimeter Institute, thanked all national, provincial, regional and municipal partners for their commitment to scientific research and their direct role in shaping the institute. He also acknowledged those in wider society who engage in the outreach activities. Among many comments and conversations that evening, he said, "Though Perimeter Institute began as my dream, it exists because of a shared commitment by all of the partners. Partners who know that today's scientific research will seed tomorrow's biggest innovations. The power of human understanding and new ideas has a long and proven history in transforming society – such as Maxwell's unification of electricity and magnetism, and Einstein's insights about the nature of space, time, and light. Today's scientists are pushing our fundamental understanding even further. They are working on the most challenging problems we have ever known and they are calculating new solutions that, over time, will improve our society – intellectually, materially, and by stimulating future generations of researchers to dig even deeper. These are exciting times in science and we have the good fortune to propel new ideas right here in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is an important mission I feel passionate about and wish to support. Finally, all of us at Perimeter wish to thank you – the students, teachers and members of the general public. Your enthusiasm for science provides constant motivation to our researchers, outreach staff, and the partnership. Collectively, we all share in the grand quest to research, discover, and innovate."


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This convoy was no small undertaking, for it was to operate under "wartime conditions" and assumed that "railroad facilities, bridges, tunnels, etc., had been damaged or destroyed by agents of an Asiatic enemy."Eisenhower Library collection captures how easily these relatively new Army vehicles could easily damage the nation's fragile infrastructure. But the "wartime" conditions with troops reliant on their supply train were undermined by locals who tried to fatten up the troops, as seen in this old photo from the National Archives. In Ohio, Harvey Firestone treated the troops to a picnic.
In the end it sounds like a successful convoy. "Despite all the hazards, the convoy lost only two vehicles to accidents, and one that rolled down a mountain beyond reach, in the thirty-two-hundred-mile trek."
It is fascinating to think how responsible this little excursion is for today's Interstate highways and the sprawl that they enabled.
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Director's Chair: Vilar Performing Arts Center looks ahead to winter season
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Editor's note: Director's Chair is a column where Kris Sabel, who is in charge of cultural programming for the Vail Valley Foundation, gives his expert take on shows not to be missed.
With summer coming to a close, I want to extend my congratulations to the Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival, Vail Jazz Foundation and Vail International Dance Festival for a terrific summer of festival programming, as well as a thanks to all who came out to the Vilar Performing Arts Center this summer for a concert series full of highlights and firsts.
We are truly fortunate to have so many opportunities to experience live performing arts in our community, and the great news is you don't have to wait until next summer to see more great artists, as tickets are now on sale for the VPAC's Classical, Dance and Broadway programs for the coming winter season. We will be announcing our popular music concerts, comedy and family programming in late October, with tickets going on sale in early November. But please go to our website, http://www.vilar
pac.org, to check out the great performances that are already on sale. I am proud of our diverse lineup, which includes contemporary ballet, jazz and modern dance, as well as several orchestras performing a variety of the best in classical music. And of course we are so pleased to be able to present fully staged opera and Broadway national touring companies.
Something that truly sets us apart is the inclusion of two of the most sought after performers in the world today. International stars Jonas Kaufmann, (Jan. 13) and Anna Netrebko (March 25) will make their only North American concert appearances of the season at the VPAC. Both artists are appearing at the Metropolitan Opera, and both have agreed to come and share their time and talent with our community while they are in the U.S.
Born in Munich, Kaufmann, a tenor, is internationally recognized as one of the most important artists of our day and has received the highest acclaim in the world's greatest opera houses, on the concert platform and in recital.
To give you an idea of how special this event is, last October, Kaufmann sang a solo concert at the Metropolitan Opera. There has only been one other solo concert ever at the Met, performed in 1994 by none other than Luciano Pavarotti. Pavarotti's solo performance came 20 years after he first performed in New York; Kaufmann's came five years after his Met debut, and the performance was so well-received that he had to sing five encores. An exceptionally versatile vocal artist, Kaufmann joins Placido Domingo as one of the only tenors with the range to sing both Siegmund and Faust at the Met; he performed both roles to critical acclaim last year.
While Kaufmann is dominating the scene as the most sought after tenor, Netrebko has been named "the reigning new diva of the 21st Century" by the Associated Press. Due to illness, Netrebko had to cancel her performance here two seasons ago, and we are thrilled for the opportunity to bring her back on March 25. Netrebko is an international opera sensation having appeared with nearly all of the world's great opera companies. She has been captivating audiences in concerts and recitals in revered concert halls such as London's Royal Albert Hall and New York's Carnegie Hall, and now at the VPAC. Her appearance here at the VPAC is significant and one that we welcome with honor and excitement.
I encourage you to attend these performances, even if you think opera isn't for you, as this is a rare opportunity to see two of the world's greatest voices in our intimate 535-seat theatre, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Talk to anyone who saw Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel last year, and I feel confident they will encourage you to mark your calendar as they were captivated by his performance and talent and can't imagine missing either of these artists this year.
So often we hear that young people don't care and won't attend classical music and dance programs, but I have been impressed by how engaged and moved students are when they experience the wonder of live performing arts. We look for every opportunity to make sure kids get a chance to become fans and with that in mind, we have set a goal to raise more donations enabling us to lower ticket pricing for a select number of these performances. We are so fortunate to have donors who want to support this. We kick off the season with the Alvin Ailey II dance company for a two-day residency of classes and free student performances on Nov. 8 and 9. A special public performance will follow on the evening of Nov. 9 with tickets priced at $15 for students and $30 for adults. This is a world-class company and a great way to introduce everyone to the joys of dance performance. We follow that up with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presenting Handel's Messiah on Dec. 15. With student's tickets at just $15, we are presenting a special holiday memory your whole family can enjoy together. Please consider sharing the joy of these programs with the young people in your life. As you review the entire lineup, you will see similar pricing for several other programs.
Look for more from me about these and other programs in the coming months, but in the meantime visit http://www.vilarpac.org. I hope to see you at the theater.
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Governance, Corruption, and Economic Performance
- 1 The Economics of Corruption: An Overview
- Part I Causes and Consequences of Corruption
- 2 Corruption Around the World: Causes, Consequences, Scope, and Cures
- 3 Bureaucratic Corruption and the Rate of Temptation: Do Wages in the Civil Service Affect Corruption, and by How Much?
- 4 Controlling Fiscal Corruption
- 5 A Game Theoretic Analysis of Corruption in Bureaucracies
- 6 Institutionalized Corruption and the Kleptocratic State
- 7 Does Mother Nature Corrupt? Natural Resources, Corruption, and Economic Growth
- 8 Corruption, Growth, and Public Finances
- Part II Corruption and Government Expenditures
- 9 Corruption and the Composition of Government Expenditure
- 10 Corruption and the Provision of Health Care and Education Services
- 11 Corruption, Public Investment, and Growth
- 12 Corruption and Military Spending
- 13 Fiscal Decentralization and Governance: A Cross-Country Analysis
- Part III Corruption and Taxes
- 14 Tax Revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa: Effects of Economic Policies and Corruption
- 15 Corruption, Extortion and Evasion
- Part IV Corruption, Income Distribution, and Poverty
- 16 Production, Rent Seeking, and Wealth Distribution
- 17 Does Corruption Affect Income Inequality and Poverty?
- Part V Corruption and Transition Economies
- 18 Corruption, Structural Reforms, and Economic Performance in the Transition Economies
- 19 Improving Governance and Fighting Corruption in the Baltic and CIS Countries: The Role of the IMF
Part IV Corruption, Income Distribution, and Poverty
- Sanjeev Gupta, and George Abed
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The Knesset House Committee voted to strip Basel Ghattas, a member of the Joint Arab List, of his parliamentary immunity and the adjacent privileges on Tuesday after he announced his participation in the Third Freedom Flotilla, a humanitarian convoy set to sail to the siege-afflicted Gaza Strip later this week. Israeli MKs said that Ghattas "misused his parliamentary immunity" in support of terrorism, and labelled his decision, "an activity in the service of the enemy."
"MKs who have trouble obeying the law should return their Israeli ID cards and move to the Palestinian Authority. The flotilla goes against the State of Israel. It is an anti-Semitic act. If you don't like it here, you are welcome to leave," said Oren Hazan, member of the Likud Party, the Times of Israel reported.
"This is another racist trend from the Israeli government. Israel attempts to silence any voice of support standing by the Palestinian people but this will always fail," Dr. Ramy, media coordinator for the European Campaign to End the Siege of Gaza (ECESG), a key partner of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, told Palestine Monitor.
Ghattas, who has already left for Greece, where the flotilla is finalising preparations before setting off on Friday, told the Middle East Eye, "This is a ritual by the Israelis and by their ministers. They cannot understand what democracy is. The issue should not be about my participation in the flotilla, it must be about the cruel conditions that Palestinians have been subjected to."
With Gaza's blockade entering its ninth year, and the large-scale damage entrained by the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip last summer, over 70 percent of the local population now depends on humanitarian aid and lacks basic sanitary supplies.
"This civil flotilla is a peaceful one whose aim is to end the siege by way of turning international attention to the situation of 1.8 million Palestinians, living in disgraceful, prison-like conditions," Ghattas wrote in his open letter addressed to Netanyahu.
The Third Freedom Flotilla with several members of the European Parliament and the former Tunisian president, Moncef Marzouki on board, carries medical supplies and solar panels to produce 'clean energy' after a majority of Gaza's infrastructure was damaged in Israeli bombings.
However, Israeli Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Emmanuel Nachshon, said that, "if the intention was to provide welfare to Gazans, the aid would be sent through Israel." The Israeli Government fears that the Freedom Flotilla will be used as a means to smuggle weapons and other military material into Gaza, Palestine News Network reported.
Members of the Joint Arab List expressed their full support for Ghattas' move saying, "It is our duty to support the struggle to end the blockade and to enable reconstruction of Gaza after the immense destruction wrought by Israeli airstrikes. The Freedom Flotilla proves that the international community supports the rights of the Palestinians to live honourably, in liberty and peace."
Meanwhile, the Israeli government has threatened to intercept the Flotilla before it reaches Gaza, which raises fears of a historical 'déjà vu' as the first Freedom Flotilla brining aid to Gaza fell under heavy IDF attack, which resulted in death of nine activists sailing on the Turkish 'Mavi Marmara' vessel.
In response to Israeli threats, Ghattas requested that the Israeli security forces stay away. "Any form of takeover to prevent this will only involve Israel in yet another difficult international scandal," wrote Ghattas in his open letter.
Haneen Zoabi from the Join Arab List, who participated in the First Freedom Flotilla, and faced same parliamentary sanctions as Ghattas, told the Times of Israel that, "an entire generation hasn't left [Gaza] and doesn't know anything else. That's what we call a war crime."
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Sharonville police charge suspected shooter even though he's still at large
Woman, man shot at motel, nearby lot
Police are investigating a double shooting Friday morning in Sharonville.
Dispatchers said police were looking for a man in connection with the shootings, which were reported before 7:30 a.m.
The suspect was identified as 26-year-old John A. Kelley. He was described as a black man who is about 6 feet 1 inches tall and 240 pounds.
A 26-year-old woman, Shaundrell Foshee, was shot at the Travelodge in the 11100 block of Dowlin Road, police said. She was listed in critical condition.
"We believe that (Kelley) is possibly the father of her children," Lt. Mark Pruess of Sharonville police said. The children were not at the hotel, police said. Police confirmed that connection Saturday.
A 20-year-old man, Erick Davis, was shot in the back in a rear parking lot of a UPS distribution center on Canal Road, which backs up to the motel's lot, police said. He suffered minor injuries.
Both victims were taken to Bethesda North Hospital. Police have charged Kelley with two counts of attempted murder despite the fact that he is still on the run.
"Our female victim was staying at the hotel, and our second victim has a connection to the female, but we're not exactly sure whether they were together or he was just visiting," said Pruess.
Officers said Kelley may be driving a 1989 red Chevy half-ton pickup truck with the Ohio license plate No. FTC 9103, and he may be armed with a revolver.
Police said they might have found the pickup shortly before 2 p.m. parked at Mt. Airy Forest. They said the license plates had been removed and no one was inside.
Police said Kelley posed no specific threat to the public. He has been charged with two counts of attempted murder.
Police are concerned that Kelley, who has family in Georgia, could leave the area.


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Materials in Some Household Products Tied to Lung Damage
Breathing in 'nanomaterials' seems to cause inflammation, study contends
TUESDAY, May 14, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Inhaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" -- which are used in a growing number of household and commercial products, including sunscreens, ink in copy machines and lightweight sporting equipment -- can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says.
The findings of the study -- which looked at the two most common types of engineered nanomaterials -- are important because of the large quantities of nanomaterials being used in industry, electronics and medicine, the researchers said.
Nanomaterials are used to make product stronger and more flexible.
Earlier studies had found that breathing nanomaterials could harm the lungs, but this study is believed to be the first in which different laboratories across the country produced similar results regarding the risk.
The findings should help in creating policy for the safe development of nanotechnology, according to the authors of the study, which was published online recently in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
"This research provides further confirmation that nanomaterials have the potential to cause inflammation and injury to the lungs," Kent Pinkerton, a study senior author and the director of the Center for Health and the Environment at the University of California, Davis, said in a university news release. "Although small amounts of these materials in the lungs do not appear to produce injury, we still must remain vigilant in using care in the diverse applications of these materials in consumer products and foods."
More information
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Kasich to meet with family of morbidly obese killer's victim
Ohio governor to meet with murder victim's family
The governor has agreed to a rare meeting with the family of a murder victim whose morbidly obese killer he spared from execution.
The meeting follows Gov. John Kasich's decision in December to grant clemency to Ronald Post on the grounds that he had poor legal representation. Kasich said at the time that all criminal defendants deserve adequate defenses.
"This decision should not be viewed by anyone as a diminishing of this awful crime or the pain it has caused," Kasich added in a statement.
Kasich's decision was unrelated to Post's better-known argument: that at 450 pounds he was too fat to be executed humanely in the 1983 shooting death of Elyria motel clerk Helen Vantz during a robbery.
The Morning Journal of Lorain reported Friday that Vantz's oldest son, Michael Vantz, hopes to meet with Kasich next month.
Kasich spokesman Rob Nichols said he was unaware of a similar meeting in the past.
The family proposes "a non-hostile, non-threatening venue of your choice," for a meeting, according to a Dec. 28 letter to Kasich from Michael Vantz that was provided Friday to The Associated Press.
"Lacking the actual, long, long awaited execution, the next best thing for the members of the immediate and extended family of Helen Vantz would be an audience with the powerful individual who deemed that execution to be inappropriate," the letter said. "Only a face-to-face with you would suffice in the absence of the fulfillment of the justice."
Kasich, a Republican, commuted Post's death sentence to life without the possibility of parole, a decision applauded by Post's attorneys.
Kasich also spared killer John Eley in 2012, basing his decision on Eley acting under the direction of another person and what he called Eley's limited mental capacity.
In September 2011, Kasich spared death row inmate Joseph Murphy, citing his horrific childhood. Three months earlier, he had spared double-killer Shawn Hawkins, saying he had no doubt Hawkins was involved in the killings but saying details of his participation were "frustratingly unclear."
It's more common for governors planning clemency to meet with family members of victims before announcing their decisions, said Richard Dieter, executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based Death Penalty Information Center, a group opposed to capital punishment.
In Illinois, former Gov. George Ryan set up a review structure so families could be heard while he considered the general commutation of death row, which he ultimately carried out, Dieter said.
In Missouri, former Gov. Mel Carnahan was criticized for not telling relatives of the victim of Darrell Mease of his intention to spare him. Carnahan commuted Mease's death sentence in 1999 at the urging of Pope John Paul II, who was visiting the U.S. at the time.
Carnahan later apologized for the "human error" in failing to notify the parents of shooting victim Willie Lawrence.


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CimatronE & GibbsCAM to be displayed at Eurostampi, Italy, March 29-31, 2012
Givat Shmuel, Israel – March, 28 2012 – Cimatron Limited (NASDAQ and TASE: CIMT) will be marking 30 years of CAD/CAM leadership and showcasing its current software offerings at the forthcoming Eurostampi trade show in Italy.
"Cimatron's software solutions have played an integral role in Italian manufacturing since the 1980s when CAD/CAM technology was still in its infancy," said Mr Gianluca Renzi, CEO of Microsystem, Cimatron's Italian subsidiary.
"Our many customers across the country have been benefiting from our innovative CAD/CAM solutions over these many years, and continue to achieve an impressive array of results with our current product offerings, CimatronE and GibbsCAM.
"These two products not only meet manufacturers' evolving CAD/CAM needs, but also serve as business accelerators, offering manufacturers a wealth of strategies and functionalities that can increase productivity, enhance product quality, and reduce costs."
CimatronE is an integrated CAD/CAM software that can perform the full range of tasks needed in mold and die making and in the creation of discrete parts. Capabilities include: reliable data import; a quote generator; a variety of applicative tools for the design of the mold, die or part, and the tool; electrode creation; NC programming (including background toolpath calculation); 2.5–5-axis milling; and Wire EDM.
GibbsCAM offers solutions for machining that include 2–5-axis milling, turning, mill/turn, rotary milling, high speed machining, Swiss, wire EDM, tombstone machining and multi-task machining. Key functionalities of the latest GibbsCAM version include automatic color and hole feature recognition; 5-Axis drill cycle options; support for 5-Axis tilting live tooling (B-axis) on lathes and multi-task machines; and HSM capabilities, such as plunge roughing and VoluMill.
"Join us at our booth at Eurostampi in celebrating these 30 years of achievement, and for an opportunity to experience first-hand the latest and greatest in CAD/CAM innovation," said Mr Renzi.
The Cimatron booth will be in Hall 6, Booth K37.
About Cimatron
With 30 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM software solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles and ultimately shorten product delivery time.
The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands with solutions for mold design, die design, electrodes design, 2.5 to 5 axes milling, wire EDM, turn, mill-turn, rotary milling, multi-task machining, and tombstone machining. Cimatron's subsidiaries and extensive distribution network serve and support customers in the automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries in over 40 countries worldwide.
Cimatron's shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the symbol CIMT. For more information, please visit Cimatron's web site at: http://www.cimatron.com
This press release includes forward looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such statements may relate to Cimatron's plans, objectives and expected financial and operating results. The words "may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Cimatron's ability to control. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward looking statements include, but are not limited to: currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for Cimatron products and services, long sales cycles, new product development, assimilating future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers and partners, and increased competition. For more details about the risks and uncertainties related to Cimatron's business, refer to Cimatron's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Cimatron cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or combination of them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For More Information Contact:
Idit Pass Lagziel
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Cimatron Ltd.
Phone: +972 73 237 0298
Email: [email protected]
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Cimatron Ltd.
Phone: +972 73 237 0114
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text: If you hadn't noticed, it's Mobile World Congress this week and Google's showing off its enormous booth packed to the gills with smiling green Androids. Andy Rubin insouciantly added that the Android Marketplace has reached its latest milestone: there are now 450,000 apps available for the platform. Other pertinent stats are that over a billion apps are downloaded every month and that 850,000 Android devices are activated each day -- meaning that there's more than 300 million of them worldwide. Of course, that's not the real story here at MWC, it's that the company have brought along a bedazzling booth for guests to glue as many false jewels to their Galaxy Nexus back-plate as their self-respect can handle.


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Portugal, Alcochete: Freeport Designer Outlet Lisboa officially opened on September 2004, offering over 200 retail outlets, 40 restaurants and cafés, and extensive leisure facilities including a 21-screen multiplex cinema and an amphitheatre with weekly live entertainment. Unlike traditional shopping centres or malls, Freeport is an open-air environment that resembles a village packed with designer shops, selling surplus stock at reduced prices.
With its impressive 111,482 m², FreePort is the largest designer outlet in Europe. It is located in beautiful surroundings on the South bank of the Targus River just south of Lisbon and was, subsequent to the opening in September, awarded "Best 2004 building complex".
The Situation
Despite being the largest designer outlet village in Europe the space reserved for the fire protection system was so limited that existing solution on the market would not fit into the space. Consequently, the customer required a reliable, customised solution that did – at a very reasonable price.
In addition to the fire protection system, the project included water supply, an irrigation system and a wastewater solution.
The Grundfos Solution
In order to meet the customer's specific demands Grundfos developed a new layout for the installation and customised four fire fighting systems with NK and CR pumps that fit perfectly in the confined space.
In order to assure the specified water supply requirements Grundfos chose to install a Hydro 2000 pump system with a total capacity of 150 m3/h. The booster ensures a constant pressure and reduces operation and maintenance costs to a minimum.
For the irrigation project Grundfos installed a Hydro 1000 booster system with CR pumps. With a total motor power of 230 kW the installation guarantees sufficient water for irrigation and fountains.
For the wastewater disposal, Grundfos installed five lifting stations with control panels and protections. The lifting stations pump the wastewater to large-scale stations, where two submersible heavy-duty pumps transport the wastewater to the municipal sewage system.
The Outcome
Grundfos won the project based on the innovative solution presented by Grundfos Portugal, and to a certain extent the positive reputation as a reliable and responsible supplier of high-quality pump solutions. As a full-line supplier, Grundfos was also able to comply with Freeport's demand for single source responsibility, i.e. one supplier for all pumping systems.
Freeport has been very satisfied with their customised pump installations and has emphasised the Grundfos team's commitment in connection with the commissioning of all the booster systems.
Customised solution for confined space - Single source responsibility - Low maintenance and operation costs - Grundfos was the supplier of allpump systems to Freeport, the largest designer outlet in Europe.
Portugal, Alcochete: Freeport Designer Outlet Lisboa
Grundfos Portugal
- Customised solution for confined space
- Single source responsibility
- Low maintenance and operation costs
- Grundfos was the supplier of allpump systems to Freeport, the largest designer outlet in Europe.
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FN/C 2EAC NK65-250 (30 kW) +CR8-100
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FN/C 2EAC NK50-200 (15 kW) +CR3-13
FN/C 2EAC NK65-250 (15 kW) +CR3-15
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