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ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Labor reported last week that the unemployment rate in the metro Hinesville area declined to 5.0 percent in March, down two-tenths of one percent from 5.2 percent in February.
SAVANNAH -- Coastal Bankshares, Inc. and its subsidiary, The Coastal Bank, have acquired BankSouth's Savannah branches as part of a plan to expand The Coastal Bank's footprint and increase assets.
A Liberty/Long County job fair, sponsored by the Liberty County Department of Labor Employee Committee of Hinesville, will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Savannah Technical College's Hinesville campus.
NEWTON SQUARE, PA. -- GMH Military Housing, the former military housing division of GMH Communities Trust, announced Wednesday that it has been acquired by Balfour Beatty plc, a UK-based international engineering, construction, investment and services group, for an aggregate purchase price of $350.5 million.
LUDOWICI -- The Long County Development Authority approved two new businesses to go into the Industrial Park on Highway 84 Tuesday.
The Georgia Land Trust, which used a loan from the Open Space Institute to acquire a 201-acre tract adjacent to Fort Stewart, is branching out into other areas of the state.
ATLANTA -- Georgia Power is asking the Public Service Commission for a 3 percent rate increase to cover the rising cost of buying coal and natural gas.
ATLANTA -- Georgia Power is asking the Public Service Commission for a 3 percent rate increase to cover the rising cost of buying coal and natural gas.
SAVANNAH -- Banking professional G. Mike Odom Jr. recently joined The Coastal Bank as executive vice president and Liberty County division president.
Hazel Hendrix of Century 21 in Statesboro and the Georgia Association of Realtors Region 9 director talked about the challenges and issues in the real estate industry at the monthly Hinesville Board on Realtors meeting on April 16 at the Celebration Castle in Long County.
CLAXTON -- Demere NeSmith, general manager of NeSmith Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC in Claxton, has announced the dealership will have a late night customer appreciation on Friday, 8-midnight.
The Yellow Co. has announced that Yellow Bluff Coastal Cottages & Marina will be the site of the 2008 Holiday Coastal Cottage.
Baconton Missionary Baptist Church will host its second annual Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Local establishments will be on hand with information about their companies and employment applications. Full-time, part-time and summer jobs will be available. For more information, call the church at 368-9154.
A Hinesville businessman's Spring Tide Communities recently announced plans to join the Pollution Prevention Assistance Division's Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia in a Glynn County development.
ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Labor announced last week that 42,550 laid-off workers filed first-time claims for unemployment insurance benefits in March, up 3.9 percent from February.
Ten percent of middle-aged Americans have their wages slashed by debtors, NPR reported last week, and over $50 billion in consumer credit card debt will likely be added to America's existing debt in 2014, according to a recent study by CardHub.
The Coastal Courier, Liberty County's long-standing source for local news and event information, will reduce its printing schedule beginning the first week of October. As we transition to a two-edition-per-week frequency, readers can expect the Friday publication's content and features to be rolled into larger Wednesday and Sunday editions.
Gov. Nathan Deal and the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced Monday that all 159 Georgia counties have been designated Camera Ready.
Some new research shows millennials are making a lot of mistakes when it comes to credit.
Georgia's net tax collections for the month of August totaled $1.39 billion for an increase of $47 million, or 3.5 percent, compared to the month-ended August 2013, Gov. Nathan Deal's office recently announced.
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Progress Through People Luncheon at noon Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Liberty County Complex in Midway.
Gov. Nathan Deal on Thursday announced that Area Development magazine has ranked Georgia as the No. 1 place in the nation in which to do business. Area Development is an executive magazine covering corporate site selection and relocation.
Curves International Inc. announced last week that participating Curves, including the Hinesville location, are hosting open houses the week of Sept. 15-20, in which new members can receive 30 days free, in addition to a free workout.
SAVANNAH - Former soldiers Kevin Ryan, Dan Sartin and Jeff Hyatt, have been putting the entrepreneurial skills they learned in the Army to good use, launching their own craft brewery, Service Brewing Company.
CivilianJobs.com, a site that helps connect America's military members with civilian careers, is holding a job fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, on Fort Stewart. The event is sponsored by the Fort Stewart Soldier for Life: Transition Assistance Program.
Armstrong State University's latest Coastal Empire Economic Monitor reports the Savannah-area economy continued to expand during the second quarter of 2014 and should experience strong growth throughout the year.
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An Ellabell man was arrested Wednesday after Effingham County police officers caught him allegedly selling methamphetamine.
A fire broke out at the Bryan County maintenance facility in Pembroke in the early morning hours Thursday, destroying one truck and leaving two others caked in smoke and soot.
The following are from Bryan County Sheriff's reports:
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An Ellabell man was arrested Oct. 30 after he attempted to rob a general store and led Bryan County Sheriff's deputies on a high-speed chase through residential Ellabell.
The following are from Bryan County Sheriff's reports:
Typically a time for fun and public safety education, this year's Public Safety Day for Bryan County was also a time of remembrance.
An unknown person cut a hole in the rear wall of Country Market in Ellabell early Friday morning, broke in and stole rolled coins, according to the Bryan County Sheriff's Department.
The following is from Richmond Hill Police reports:
Bryan County Elementary School is back in session after being evacuated for about 35 minutes due to a possible explosive found nearby.
The Heritage Bank on Butler Avenue in Midway was robbed around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, according to Special Agent Stephen Emmett with the Atlanta Division of the FBI. The FBI is handling the investigation.
A fire extinguisher demonstration, visit from Ronald McDonald, helicopter landings, games for kids and refreshments will all be part of Public Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot of Publix on Hwy. 144 south of Richmond Hill.
The Heritage Bank on Butler Avenue in Midway reportedly was robbed Thursday morning, but local officials are not commenting or releasing details, saying the investigation has been turned over to the FBI.
The following are from Bryan County Sheriff's Department reports:
Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays for children because they can dress up in costumes and act out of character. However, as the sun goes down and trick-or-treaters start roaming the streets of your neighborhood, there are several things to worry about as a parent or guardian. Potentially hazardous costumes or accessories, tainted candy and crossing the street at night without supervision are only a few concerns that should be addressed prior to a child leaving the house.
Bryan County Emergency Services will host a "meet and greet" for ham-radio operators from 7-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at 5995 Highway 204 in Ellabell.
The following incidents are from Bryan County Sheriff's Department and Richmond Hill Police Department reports.
A man reported Aug. 19 that "a truck drove through his yard which left markings."
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A Sioux Falls man told police he fell asleep before crashing his car into the side of the Ramada motel on West 12th Street yesterday afternoon.
But, Officer Sam Clemens says 21 year old Andrew Severson is facing a second driving while impaired charge.
Clemens says police recovered pill bottles and cans of Dust Off from the vehicle. He says police have made arrests of drivers using prescription pills, illegal drugs and cans of Dust Off. He says the most common DWI charge is alcohol but it does't have to be just alcohol.
Clemens says witness estimate that Severson was traveling between forty and fifty miles an hour before the crash.


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Inside Insights On Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
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As Dr. Bell notes, VAC therapy and other systems both remove exudates but the similarity ends there. Citing a recent published panel case study series, Dr. Bell notes that researchers were unable to conclude that another brand of NPWT showed evidence to support its use in wound healing.1 He says the sponge used in VAC therapy has proven to be superior to gauze as an interface to the wound bed. Gauze tends to absorb exudates and keep them in contact with the wound while the foam, due to its design and fluid repelling properties, allows for more efficient removal of exudates, according to Dr. Bell.
"Bottom line, there is not a significant body of evidence supporting other NPWT systems in comparison to the large body of evidence that supports the use of VAC therapy," summarizes Dr. Bell.
Dr. Bell is a board certified wound specialist of the American Academy of Wound Management, and a Fellow of the College of Certified Wound Specialists and the American Professional Wound Care Association. He is the founder and Director of the First Coast Diabetic Foot & Wound Management Center, Wound Care on Wheels, Wound Summit Outreach, Inc., and the Wound Care Consortium, all of Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Bell is also the founder and Course Director of the Southeastern Interactive Wound Summit (SIWS), a multidisciplinary annual conference on advanced wound healing.
Dr. Frykberg is the Chief of Podiatry at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix.
Dr. Rogers is a fellow at the Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR) and a faculty member in the Department of Surgery at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Rogers was an investigator on the randomized, controlled, multicenter trial of Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) Therapy in the treatment and blinded evaluation of diabetic foot ulcers.
Dr. Travis practices at Beach Podiatry in California. He is on the teaching staff at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and is involved in the Wound Care Program at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital.
Dr. Karlock (shown at the left) is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and practices in Austintown, Ohio. He is the Clinical Instructor of the Western Reserve Podiatric Residency Program in Youngstown, Ohio. Dr. Karlock is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for WOUNDS, a Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice.
Editor's note: For related articles, see "Closing Difficult Wounds" in the March 2006 issue of Podiatry Today and "Combining VAC Therapy With Advanced Modalities: Can It Expedite Healing?" in the September 2005 issue.
Also be sure to visit the archives at www.podiatrytoday.com.
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Since I have not had a response on the student NP section....I am a BSN and am looking into several different BSN to DNP programs. Has anyone gone through one of these and how did it go for you? I was supposed to begin a MSN... Read More
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It is very difficult to get IRB to approve studies on children. With that being said, if it is non-invasive, such as looking at different school lunch menus or looking at what is being served in vending machines in different school districts, then you will have a better chance at getting your study approved.
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Fuck. Everything. About this.
My culture is not a trend, and it sure as fuck is not a theme for your tacky-ass white girl wedding.
This is a disgusting wedding. How fucking entitled do you have to be.
What a dumb white bitch.
Oh God, I'm afraid to look…
I looked. And there's this in defense by "Amanda" (bolded by me for emphasis on how fucked up it is):
"Ok this is my last comment on the subject. People are free to form their own opinions, but please try to educate yourself, and most of all, please avoid hypocrisy when you choose to accuse, insult and lambast others. There are infinite numbers of amulets, talismans, charms, and symbols that have been used throughout history to protect against things that might scare or harm us. Examples of this collective apotropaic symbology are littered throughout popular culture and fashion. The dreamcatcher, mezuzah, and hamsa are a few examples that you may be familiar with. Now its up to each individual to choose whether or not they consider appropriation of this symbology to be offensive. But please don't conflate nieve uses of said symbology with racism. It does a huge disservice to the real victims of racism, Native Americans included. And finally, if you truly care about Native American culture and customs, please do everything you can to facilitate its assimilation into our culture so that we can get past the horrible experiment that has been "reservations."
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Over three and a half months into the project, the rear of the Ridgway YMCA building is slowly gaining a new look.
The Ridgway YMCA Revitalization Project began as officials had been working on the campaign since the summer of 2012 for the extensive project, a necessary venture to adhere to revised regulations for Titles II and III of the mandatory Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA].
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GROVE TWP. – It was a bittersweet day Saturday as family members, friends, dignitaries and military members paid their respects to U.S. Air Force First Lieutenant William "Bill" Turner.
Turner, who grew up in Cameron and Potter counties, died Nov. 22, 1952 at just 24 years old when the C-124 Globemaster plane that he was traveling in crashed into Mount Gannet in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska.
Severe weather at the time prevented any search from being executed until three days after the crash; aircraft and seas vessels searched for three days before plane wreckage was found Nov. 28, 1952.
JOHNSONBURG – Raimi Akers was crowned as the 2014 Johnsonburg Area High School Homecoming Queen Friday night during halftime of the Ridgway varsity football game against Coudersport. Akers was escorted by Nathan Burgeson. Front row, from left, crown-bearer Rocco Allegretto, crown-bearer Samantha Galsick, Homecoming Queen Raimi Akers, first runner-up Ashley Imbrogno. Back row from, left, Nathan Burgeson and Christian Cherry, he escorted Imbrogno.
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Aaron Christopher Johnson, 27, of 160 Country Ln., Kersey, and Kayla Ann Gillen, 24, of 122 Bennett Rd., St. Marys, were incarcerated at Elk County Prison Wednesday. They each face felony charges related to the sale and distribution of heroin.
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Bianco, a 21-year-old-bartender at the Army & Navy Club, was working at the club on the night of Aug. 13 when she was shot multiple times by Eric Carlson, who committed suicide shortly after he shot Bianco, according to a police report from the Ridgway State Police.
The Ridgway State Police offered a free car seat check on Thursday from 1 p.m to 7:30 p.m. to citizens who were concerned about the installation of child car seats within their vehicles.
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ST. MARYS – Members of the Utility Workers Union of America stood outside the West Penn Power Service Center in St. Marys to protest unfair cuts and new proposed requirements to require employees to always be on call.
FirstEnergy, the corporation which owns West Penn Power, came under scrutiny of the protesters in St. Marys. The protestors stated that they feel that FirstEnergy is being unfair in recent contract negotiations.
ST. MARYS – Rumors and conspiracy theorists ideas have run rampant over the school shooting hoax which took place at St. Marys Area High School on Sept. 2.
When contacted Wednesday for follow-up details on the hoax, which prompted a massive police response from Elk, Clearfield and McKean counties, St. Marys Chief of Police Todd Caltagarone said no new information was available.
Caltagarone reconfirmed the identity of the caller as a nine-year-old juvenile who will not face criminal charges.
The Elk County Association of Township Officials held their annual convention at the Royal Inn on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. where several presentations were made to local township officials.
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Mon, 2013-01-07 02:12#1
Pioneer Range, which one?
Mon, 2013-01-07 10:16#2
RE: Pioneer Range, which one?
What are your options? Which speakers have you got?
Mon, 2013-01-07 11:46#3
RE: Pioneer Range
Sorry it seems my original post didnt actually post!
So here it is again!
I am moving from a small living room running a tv/bluray to a large room 8m x 6m and home cinema set up with a projector. So far i've been running KEF 2005.1 speaker set and an Arcam AVR200 which lacks hdmi and is starting to show its age, so wished to upgrade the amp now (one thing at a time). I know the KEFs arent thr best package ever but i suspect i might at some point upgrade, or perhaps add a seperate set of higher quality stereo speakers for music.
Though i need the amp to perform well for yhe cinema, i am a great jazz music afficionado, and so want an amp that can produce the sophisticated sound that the music requires.
Whathifi suggest that the pioneer range is the best at the monent hence i write about these, though i can consider others. What i dont know however is what the differences are between them, are there features i should look out for? And will sound quality be greatly affected as the price is increased? Also are there any real discernible differences in sound from 2011 and 2012 models? These are the pricing options (if i can take advantage of the pioneer special offer at the moment):
The most obvious comparison is of the LX76 and LX85 in price, but my knowledge just doesnt stretch anywhere close!
Many thanks for your yhoughts and advice
Mon, 2013-01-07 12:12#4
RE: Pioneer Range
For your speakers. I think LX55 / 56 should be adequate. But if you plan to upgrade your speakers at a later date, a higher model (75 / 76) may be more appropriate.
Demo the receivers in question & see if you can notice any difference to justify the higher price tag.
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RE: Pioneer Range
Unfirtunately im stuck out in the middle of nowhere and testing them is rather difficult. I do think at some point though a speaker upgrade is likely.


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Americans by a large majority believe President Barack Obama has not focused enough on job creation, as economic fears threaten Democrats ahead of November 2 congressional elections, a Reuters-Ipsos poll found on Tuesday.
In a sign of trouble ahead for the Democrats, the poll found evidence of a sizable enthusiasm gap with Republicans more energized about voting in the elections.
Americans expressed deep unhappiness with the direction of the economy, which in the poll they identified overwhelmingly as the country's top problem.
The U.S. unemployment rate is at a stubbornly high 9.5 percent and Obama has spent much of the year on issues like Wall Street reform and healthcare in addition to jobs.
People were more negative about Obama's performance on the economy than on any other question surveyed. Satisfaction was dropping more sharply on the issue than on any other question.
Only 34 percent approved of Obama's handling of the economy and jobs compared to 46 percent who deemed it unsatisfactory. This is a sharp decline from early 2009, shortly after he took office, when more than half of those surveyed approved of Obama's handling of the worst financial crisis in decades.
Overall, the July 22-25 national poll of 1,075 adults gave Obama an approval rating of 48 percent, a small decline from a June survey that had him at 50 percent approval.
This is in line with other polls showing his approval rating under 50 percent and evidence that for all the country's problems, Obama remains generally well-liked.
"People still feel insecure about their future," said Ipsos pollster Cliff Young. "They are spending less and saving more. They're not buying a larger house or car or other luxuries because they're worried — and that worry also manifests itself on the political side."
U.S. presidents often lose support in midterm elections.
The Republicans are hoping to win control of the House of Representatives in November and pick up seats in the Senate. That could prevent Obama from winning any more major successes in Congress in the second half of this term.
Obama pushed the Senate on Tuesday to pass legislation intended to benefit small businesses and generate jobs.
"I hope that in the coming days, we'll once again find common ground and get this legislation passed. We shouldn't let America's small businesses be held hostage to partisan politics and certainly not at this critical time," Obama said.
The poll provided evidence that Americans are unhappy that Obama and the Democrats chose to devote their energies to overhauling the U.S. healthcare system and financial regulations instead of dwelling exclusively on job creation.
It found that 67 percent of poll respondents said Obama has not focused enough on job creation compared to healthcare and regulation of banks. Obama has argued that those reforms are vital building blocks to a strong economic recovery.
"They think he should've focused much more on the economy rather than healthcare and financial regulation," said pollster Young. "From a voter perspective, they don't see the economy improving. They don't think the administration has given due attention to that problem."
The Reuters-Ipsos poll was dismal news for Democrats as they seek to hold off Republicans in November elections in which Americans will elect 435 members of the House of Representatives and 37 of the 100-seat U.S. Senate.
Republicans hold a 46-44 percent lead over Democrats when participants were asked which party they planned to support in November. And 72 percent of Republicans said they are certain to vote on November 2, compared to 49 percent of Democrats.
"Republicans are charged up because they think they have a chance," Young said.
The economy is still recovering too slowly to improve Obama's political fortunes. U.S. consumer confidence sank in July to its lowest since February.
Figures to be released on Friday are likely to show that growth in the U.S. economy slowed in the second quarter amid a cooling in consumer spending and a wider trade deficit — but they will mark four straight quarters of expansion.
Not all was dire for Obama as 52 percent of independent voters approved of his job performance. Independents are closely watched because they often make the difference in close elections.
Obama, when accused by Republicans of driving up government spending and debt with an $862 billion stimulus plan, has made the point that he inherited a $1.3 trillion U.S. budget deficit from his unpopular predecessor, Republican George W. Bush.
But the poll suggested there are limits to this argument. It said 70 percent of Americans think the deficit has increased under Obama, and 75 percent said it grew under Bush.
Although U.S. troops are on their way out of Iraq, only 34 percent approved of Obama's handling of the Iraq war, down from 51 percent early in his term.
With casualties rising in Afghanistan, 33 percent approved of Obama's handling of the Afghan war, down from 47 percent shortly after he took office.
More Americans approved than disapproved of Obama's efforts toward energy independence, 39 percent to 32 percent. But, again, the approval rating is down from the 56 percent approval he received on this subject in February 2009.
This comes as Obama grapples with BP Plc's Gulf of Mexico oil spill and pushes the need for more clean-energy jobs.
The poll had a margin of error of 3 percentage points. Interviews were conducted in English and Spanish and the data weighted to ensure that the sample's composition reflected that of the actual U.S. population according to U.S. Census figures.
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7 Responses to "Economic fears threaten Democrats"
Polls will be polls. Truth is people don't like Republicans or Democrats but no poll (or election typically, for that matter) ever seems to have the option of none of the above.
The other truth is the economy won't improve without drastic changes in foreign trade. But we all know Washington won't allow that to occur as we sell ourselves to China piecemeal.
Small businesses don't need more debt. Keyensian debt is part of the problem, not the solution.
Level the playing field by banning the import of slave labor goods. Why should Wal-mart prosper on the backs of Chinese migrants and at the expense of Main Street Mom and Pop stores?
Ban the off-shoring of jobs by "American" companies. If they sell a percentage of goods into the US market, they must employ that same percentage of their workforce inside the USA.
Take back the ability to regulate the currency from private bankers. Every cent you pay in taxes goes towards debt service to the Federal Reserve. It does not pay for schools, roads, military, or anything. It all goes to pay the Federal Reserve it's pound of flesh in debt.
Revoke/reduce the number of H-1B VISA workers. Why are there over 60,000 of these created every year even during the Great Recession (Depression)?
Revoke corporate money as a form of free speech. It is graft, it is bribery, it is wrong and it dilutes the voice of the populace in favor of the very rich minority.
Remove the status of person-hood from corporations. Corporations exist solely to earn a profit. They are not moral or ethical. They serve no God. They are not people and do not deserve the same rights as man. This was not always the case, but it is the case today in the market of "greed is good" where ethics and social responsibility are concepts no longer in practice.
These are the things that will right this nation and restore the job market. These are the things the establishment will not allow to occur. We will continue the downward spiral until we are brave enough to force these to occur.
With the now near 13 Trillion in the National Debt…hmmmm, I'd say that amount would easily maintain every need that every man, woman, and child in the US would require for a lifetime. You know, housing, food, transportation, vacations, etc. Maybe several generations, actually.
We can argue all we like about the practicality of regular citizens making national policy, but one thing can't be disputed: If regular citizens had been running the show, they never would have abandoned our manufacturing base. They never would have agreed to enrich international oligarchies at the expense of the American economy.
Taking the greatest manufacturing power in the history of the world and dismantling it—relegating it to the role of industrial "spectator"—is something that working people would never allow to happen. Never. Only the U.S. Congress would see the wisdom in pissing away something that took 150 years to build.
Read the whole article here: Taft-Hartley Revisited
Tell it to the stockholders of GM and Chrysler. You know… those with retirement accounts full of their now-worthless stock – compliments of the govt. They don't even have the benefit of a bankruptcy-driven asset fire-sale by which to get 10, 20, or 30 cents on the dollar back on their investments. Taxpayers (the govt) now own those shares and the stockholders who invested in those companies get screwed. Even IF and when they emerge successful, the original stockholders have no claim.
Clearly, the everyday Joe would not outsource his job. BUT, the problem with having regular citizens make business decisions for the manufacturing base is that they have no skin in the game. They have no capital investment in the company… they have no need to worry about return on such investment. They work… they get paid. End of story.
Unfortunately, the greatest manufacturing power in history has moved away because of the costs of doing business here… relative to those costs elsewhere. Whatever role govt had was to drive those costs upward… regulation, taxes, you name it.
Should working people wish to step in and form other businesses of their own, reinstate the manufacturing base on their own, reap the profits on their own… I say go for it.
What's stopping them ?
I have a friend who owns a business of under 100 employees. He has said his biggest competitor is the government. Half his time is spent attempting to decipher the latest mandate for the local, state and federal officials that are often conflicting and have no relevancy to his business – yet he must report and even pay fees that serve no purpose other than fund an agency or agencies. All too often he must deal with "officials" who have never even been in the private sector or run a business yet seem to have – all too often – a built in adversarial relationship with his operation.
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The risk of transmission varies with the type of exposure (e.g. sexual, needle sharing, etc.) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a table quantifying the this HIV transmission risk that comes from different types of exposures. See the table and explanation at the CDC website.
Studies have been done to test how well latex condoms work for preventing HIV transmission. This research has shown that latex condoms are highly effective at protecting a person from transmitting or becoming infected with the virus. The studies were done on HIV-negative individuals at high-risk for the disease because there partners were HIV-positive. Latex condoms used consistently and correctly were effective 98-100% of the time.
While not having sex or to having sex with a long-term mutually monogamous partner who is not infected with HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is the only way to protect yourself completely, latex condoms used consistently and correctly are highly effective in preventing HIV and many other STIs.
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If you have been tested for HIV and the result is negative and you never do things that might transmit HIV infection, then you and your healthcare provider can decide whether you need to get tested again. Overall, you should talk to your doctor about how often to get tested for HIV.
The most common HIV tests look for antibodies to the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that most people infected with HIV will have detectable antibodies within 3 months of exposure to HIV, the average being 25 days. Rarely, it can take up to six months.
Testing early has many benefits. People who know whether they are infected or not can take precautions to protect themselves and others in future. HIV-infected individuals can benefit from early treatment.
There are many places to get HIV testing, including local health departments, private doctors, hospitals and sites set up specifically to test for HIV. It is important find a testing site that offers HIV counseling as well as the test. HIV counselors can provide you with important information about the test, discuss your risks for HIV, answer your questions about your risk for HIV and how to protect yourself and others in the future. They also can provide information about other resources available in the area.
Some locations may have rapid tests that can tell if you are infected within 30 minutes, while in other locations it may take up to 2 weeks to get results. Check with the test site to find out what type of HIV tests they have.
There are home collection kits that allow you to take your own blood sample and send it in to be anonymously tested. The only test approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for home collection is Home Access. You can purchase this test in most drug stores, but it is also available for purchase online.
There are many things you can do to help protect your health if you test positive for HIV. Seeking health care early and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help a person stay healthy. Some specific things you can do if you're positive for HIV are:
The CDC (1-800-CDC-INFO) can provide you with more information what to do if you test positive for HIV. They can also provide you with referrals to doctors, treatment programs and other services for HIV-infected individuals.
There are specific places that you can get tested for HIV. It is recommended that you get the HIV test done at a health clinic, at a doctor's lab or at an HIV/AIDS voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) site. When you attend to get tested, you will see a doctor, trained counselor, a nurse or some other health professional in private. He or she will explain what the test involves and what the result means. Counseling should be made available to all people getting HIV tests. If it is not, it can be requested. Counseling is important to help people deal with the results of their test, to discuss ways to keep themselves healthy, and to make them aware of the resources in their community.


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In the grand scheme of things, a car like the Ferrari F40 should be treated with utmost care. It's not all the time that you see one of these Prancing Horse classics on the road these days, but when you do, the most common reactions usually start and end with the word 'wow'.
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It's one thing to put a bike rack on an SUV, but on a supercar like the F40? Now some people might find this amusing, and to a certain extent, we do too. But there needs to be some sort of restraint – or at least, a good sprinkling of sanity – before you decide to put not just a rack, but an actual bike on top of one of the most popular Ferraris in recent history. Then again, it's not our car. If the owner thinks that it's a good look to have a bike on top of an F40, that's his call.
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It's gotten ugly in the Big House as the Michigan Wolverines are battling the Ohio Stat Buckeyes in one of the most historic and traditional rivalry games in college football. With the Wolverines leading 21-14, Ohio State returned the ensuing kickoff for a modest gain, but then a scrum ensued among the special teams units for both sides, and players from both benches ran on to the field to join in on the melee that led to one backup Michigan linebacker being ejected, while three Buckeyes, including two key contributors, were kicked-out of the game:
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I am an avid reader of Jim Welsh's Micro Tides Newsletter. The reason why I like him is because of his macroeconomic visions and macro investing capabilities. This month Jim joined Forward Management, LLC, and I think this move will help the firm with investing decisions based on macro events.
Speaking of Forward Management, this investment advisory firm managed 985 accounts totaling an estimated $5.14 billion of assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2012. It added 33 new stocks to its portfolio in the last quarter. Looking at the new positions this firm took up in the last quarter, I screened out my three favorite picks for further analysis. These stocks are Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT), Precision Castparts (NYSE: PCP) and CF Industries Holdings (NYSE: CF). Let's discuss these stocks in detail.
All eyes on the online channel
Target has started a series of modifications in its business model that suggest that the company is taking a more competitive approach towards Amazon. Currently, E-commerce represents only 2% of the company's total sales. But the fact that its online channel witnessed robust growth in 2012 with a significant increase in shopper satisfaction scores indicates that we can expect 2013 to be a successful year. This is further driven by improvements in the website functionality, along with SKU (store keeping unit) expansion, which includes launching six new brands that will be sold online only.
Target is finally embracing a multi-channel retail model, including designer labels, and more effectively integrating its online and store assortment. This strategy includes an online preview before actual sale and special discounts. To support this strategy Target is forcing its vendors to be consistent in their pricing across channels. The potential of this strategy can be derived from Target's history of building solid private labels, which represent over a third of their sales.
The multi-channel retail model also includes special leverage to its Red Card members with free shipping. Red Card sales have shown no signs of deceleration (membership has grown from 5.6% in Q4'10 to 14% in Q3'12) since its implementation in October 2010. There are multiple benefits of the card for Target, including loyalty (driving 50%+ sales increase in Red Card member sales) and the ability to track consumer shopping patterns. I estimate the Red Card to contribute $13.7 billion in sales for 2013. My confidence in this stock is further confirmed with the announcement of Red Card availability in Canada, where Target plans to open 124 stores in 2013.
I thin, in the long run investors will realize solid gains from: 1) Target's improved focus on the online channel, which will drive the overall sales, and 2) Red Card discount program benefiting from the Canadian expansion.
Precision Castparts
The acquisition of Timet should provide overall operational ease with scrap reduction, streamlined internal supply of materials, and drawing down an abundance of inventory. Externally, Timet provides Precision with opportunities to capture all the titanium chips that were previously sold in the open market. Furthermore, the company believes there is significant hidden capacity in Timet that is yet to be utilized. In fact, this hidden capacity has been a hallmark feature of all of Precision's most successful acquisitions. The company expects synergies of $30-$40 million over 12-16 months and $80-$100 million in synergies over the next 24-36 months.
Long-term Targets
Precision is not yet finished with its M&A plans, and its robust cash generation should provide the financial support required to continue with this strategy. Management suggested that growth through acquisitions remains a primary focus for the company. As the company expands into significant opportunities, its management set a F2016 EPS goal of $15.50 to $16.50. The figure can approach $20 if additional M&A activity and the $750 million share repurchase are successful. Further tailwinds include the approval of the $750 million share buyback program, as well as $5 billion in free cash flow available to be deployed for additional acquisitions.
Considering the strong free cash flow generation, I opine that Precision will continue to grow with a large deal or collection of smaller deals. Management still has high efficiency to further increase the strategic value of the company and its shareholders.
CF Industries Holdings
Nitrogen - Not so favorable
The stock of CF Industries has outperformed (+135%) against its fertilizer peers (+34%) since the beginning of 2010. While elevated crop prices remain supportive to the strong Nitrogen demand, I think this scenario is going to change and Nitrogen will be replaced by Phosphorus & Potassium (P&K). I see more upside to P&K applications as farmers have the capacity to rebuild the P&K levels in the soil. Farmer incentives to apply nitrogen this spring will not be changed in the near term with corn prices already near $7.50/bu (bushel). As nitrogen prices appear to be bottomed out, NOLA (New Orleans Louisiana) urea prices continued at their low ($393-$410/st fob range last week) too. The company does not expect a repeat of the 1H12 price spike that drove NOLA urea prices to $700+/st fob (freight on board). Moreover, I also see some limitations in urea imports and we can anticipate a 5% y/y decline in nitrogen prices for 2013. I see more risk for nitrogen in the event of any weather-driven delays in planting and rotation of soybeans. This could affect the revenue margin of CF Industries. The aggregation of lower nitrogen prices, higher natural gas costs in 2013, low water levels in the Mississippi River, and the persistent drought in the corn-belt will drive a series of downward estimates.
Capital deployment likely to be a catalyst
Strong free cash flow generated over the past two years will bring significant returns to its shareholders. I believe management has effectively committed the integrity of its 2013-2016 cash from operations with the announcement of $3.8 billion for nitrogen capacity expansions, $3 billion in share repurchase, and $0.9 billion for pending M&A until 2016. This serves a limited scope for additional capital allocation announcements in 2013. In addition, management's stated intention not to pursue a more comprehensive MLP strategy suggests limited scope for re-rating in the near-term. Therefore, currently I remain neutral for this stock.
To sum up, I feel Target Corporation and Precision Castparts provide a perfect opportunity to make long-term investment. Target will gain from its Red Card program and its entry into Canada, while Precision Castparts shall benefit from robust cash generation and heavy M&A activity. On the other hand, I remain skeptical about CF Industries performance considering their lack of infrastructure and operating experience. I will recommend a neutral rating for this stock.
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SEATTLE – Taho Kakutani has never aspired to be a professional actor. He achieved his career dream nine years ago after getting a job throwing fish at Pike Place Fish Market.
Yet he has suddenly, unintentionally become a commercial spokesman for a couple major companies.
"It's not anything I ever dreamed I would ever do," Kakutani said.
He currently appears in a 30-second TV ad for Advil, which shows Kakutani walking around a fish market, hauling boxes and discussing how the pain reliever helps ease soreness in his back and shoulders.
He was selected after answering questions for what he initially thought was a pain study. After honestly answering that he used Advil to relieve pain, he eventually learned it was all part of casting for a commercial.
Kakutani flew to Los Angeles around Thanksgiving to shoot the spot on a set strikingly similar to his Seattle market. The commercial started airing a few weeks ago, and many visitors to Pike Place immediately recognized Kakutani from the ad.
Still, he will not let it go to his head.
"When I do my taxes, I'm a fish monger, not an actor," Kakutani said.
But it did not take long for another company to come calling.
Kakutani was recently hand-picked by Nordstrom for an online ad campaign for designer jeans that features real-life working guys.
"It's just so exciting to talk to somebody who's passionate about what they do, and these guys are so passionate," said Christina Libertini, a video art director for Nordstrom.
The online denim campaign will launch in March.
Through it all, Kakutani remains humble, saying Hollywood could never replace the fish market.
"I love working here and the opportunities that come here are plenty," he said.
While aspiring actors might scratch their heads at Kakutani's fortunes, perhaps they could take some notes: to become a star, it might be best to swim with the fish.


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HOUAYXAI, sandwiched between the Mekong and a range of hills, is for many visitors their first introduction to Laos, lying across the river from Thailand. It was long an important crossroads for Chinese merchants from Yunnan, who, driving caravans of pack-ponies laden with tea, silk and opium, would pass through Houayxai on their way south to Chiang Mai, and again on the return north with their loads of gold, silver and ivory. Today, Chinese goods are still much in evidence, but exotic cargoes of silks and opium have been replaced by dirt-cheap hand tools and brittle plastic wares that are floated down the Mekong by the barge-load.
Houayxai's only real sight is Wat Chom Khao Manilat, situated atop a hill, and reached by stairs across the road from the ferry landing. The gaudy modern sim is barely worth doing a lap around, but the adjacent, tall, Shan-style building, which was originally a sim but is now being used as a classroom for novice monks, is made of picturesquely weathered teak. Behind the modern sim is a collection of heuan pha, literally "cloth houses", built to store belongings of the dead. Originally, these homes for the spirits were fashioned from cloth or mulberry paper, but nowadays many are constructed from plywood – a practice unique to parts of northern Laos and northern Thailand. The top of the stairway leading up to the monastery from the main road is a perfect place to watch the sun set.
There's a traditional Lao herbal sauna run by the Red Cross, located just past the wooden bridge as you go north up the main road.
Most tourists hurry through Houayxai, either rushing through to Thailand at the end of their visas or entering from Chiang Khong and immediately heading downriver by slow boat. Despite being a border town, it's not completely devoid of charm, though the main reason to stop here now is to take part in the acclaimed Gibbon Experience.Read More
The Gibbon Experience
The Gibbon Experience
One of the country's pioneering eco-tourism projects takes place just outside of Houayxai in Bokeo Nature Reserve, a pristine area of jungle that had previously been unexplored by tourists. The acclaimed Gibbon Experience (t084/212021, whttp://www.gibbonexperience.org) is unlike anything else on offer in Laos, and has quickly become a must-do among backpackers (and others), despite its rather high price tag. Groups of no more than eight spend two nights in the reserve, on one of two trips – "Waterfall", which involves two to three hours of trekking a day and thus gets you further into the reserve, and "Classic" which is a little more relaxed, with only an hour of walking. Each tour runs on alternate days.
Regardless of which tour you do, days are spent zip-lining through the forest canopy (an exhilarating experience) and exploring the reserve (with guides), while nights are spent in the specially crafted tree houses. Guides can be a little hit and miss, but most people say that the overall experience makes up for this. Don't expect to see the eponymous gibbons, however, though you may hear them calling in the early morning.
Bookings should be made by telephone or in person at the Houayxai office (on the main street); the price includes all meals, accommodation, local guides and transportation to and from Houayxai.
Down the Mekong
Down the Mekong
Originally, the Mekong's slow boats (heua sa) were primarily for cargo and the occasional Lao passengers who relied on them for trade and transport in a part of Laos where roads are sometimes impassable. Since the Lao government eased travel restrictions allowing foreigners to ride these antiquated diesel-powered boats, thousands of tourists have made the two-day journey between Houayxai and Luang Prabang (and vice versa), stopping overnight at the village of Pakbeng.
Many travellers agree that the journey is one of those definitive Southeast Asian experiences. The riverbanks along the Mekong are sparsely populated, though the forest is not as pristine as one might imagine. Logging and decades of slash-and-burn agriculture have left their mark, and, on the more accessible slopes and summits, trees have been supplanted by rows of corn stalks and banana plants. Of as much interest are the glimpses into local village life. Fisher-folk utilizing bamboo fish-traps and prospectors panning for gold can be seen among the sandbars and jagged rocks that make this stretch of the Mekong a treacherous obstacle course. Along the way, boats often call briefly at tiny villages situated at confluences, and the villagers take the opportunity to hawk fish, game and other local products to passengers and crew.
The boats usually carry far more passengers than there are seats – take a cushion with you if possible, which will really make a difference on the long journey, as well as plenty of drinks and snacks. Turn up at the boat landing as early as you can – you may need to sign up in advance so check locally what the situation is.
A couple of luxury tourist boats also make the journey up the Mekong, the pick of which is Luang Say (whttp://www.luangsay.com), run by the same company as Luang Say Lodge in Pakbeng. The price includes overnight accommodation in Pakbeng, meals and drinks, plus stops at Pak Ou Buddha Cave and minority villages along the way. If you can afford the splurge, its definitely worth it to do this wonderful journey in more comfortable surroundings.
You'd be foolish to risk your life travelling the river in one of the speedboats (heua wai) which also make the journey from Houayxai to Pakbeng (4hr) and Luang Prabang (6hr); crash helmets and life-vests are supposed to be provided, and don't forget to bring earplugs.
Note that in February 2010, water levels in the Mekong were so low that boats were suspended for a few weeks – those that did run often ended up with tourists having to camp on riverbanks and in nearby villages when the boat couldn't make it as far as Pakbeng for the night. There seems to be no clear answer about whether it was due to low rainfall or Chinese dams further up the river limiting the flow, so it could certainly happen again. If it does, your best option is to take the bus back to Luang Prabang, rather than risk a very slow, uncomfortable and potentially dangerous journey.


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WEST ALLIS, WI (WTAQ) - State and federal investigators are still trying to figure out what started a duplex fire in West Allis that killed two teenagers early Sunday.
Officials confirmed Monday that no adults were in the upstairs unit when Michael Gonzales and Isaiha Kobow, both 14, were killed. Two younger Gonzales brothers are expected to survive.
West Allis fire lieutenant Jay Scharfenberg said the entire second floor was burning, while a number of firefighters tried to reach an attic where the youngsters were. He said they kept pushing back the flames – but the fire came roaring back, and the ceiling collapsed on them.
Officials said a man and a woman lived downstairs. The man heard a smoke alarm and smelled something from upstairs – and as he kicked open the door, the two young survivors were just leaving.
Officials said it was the most intense house fire that many firefighters had ever experienced.
Units from Brookfield, Wauwatosa, and Greenfield helped West Allis firefighters put it out.


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The supporting cast took care of supplying the energy in the Tigers' defeat of visiting Ceres, a win keyed by bench production.
Patterson (13-4 overall, 2-0 WAC) is fortunate to have so many options.
In addition to 15 points and two assists from starting guard Shealyn Craven, along with 12 points and three assists from reserve guard Jordynn Scheuller, Patterson had nine other players score baskets.
Jovanah Arrington gave the Tigers 10 points and five assists, and Ariyanna Cashen added nine points and a game-high eight rebounds off the bench.
Patterson made eight 3-pointers, including three from Craven, and owned the paint with frontcourt starters Kiara Job (eight points, six rebounds), Dayna Hansen (seven points, three rebounds) and Mele Tupouata (five points, five rebounds).
Seven different players scored points in the first quarter when Patterson outscored Ceres 18-3 to take control and never look back.
The Tigers led 47-9 at the intermission and 74-16 after three quarters and received strong efforts and extended minutes from all of their reserves, including Tiana Barron (seven points) and Janae Jackson (seven points).
Having had a relatively easy time winning its first two WAC games by an average margin of 63 points, Patterson now looks to carry over that success to the road.
The Tigers will continue the conference season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, against host Central Catholic High of Modesto.
Junior varsity
The JV Tigers lost a 52-48 decision to the Ceres Bulldogs on Tuesday, Jan. 7, after dropping their first WAC contest of the season 64-52 against Livingston High on Jan. 2.
Kajeane Davis scored 12 points, Emma Hansen added 11 points and three assists and Brandy Brown (nine rebounds) and Samanthan Dougherty (seven rebounds) each had eight points as they led the Tigers against Ceres.
Jadan Rodriguez (three rebounds) and Danyelle DeForest each tallied four points for Patterson.
Against Livingston, Hansen scored a team-high 22 points, while Brown and Davis recorded nine and eight points, respectively for the Tigers.
The freshman Tigers lost to Ceres 46-4 on Tuesday.
Veronica Vargas scored four points and grabbed four rebounds for Patterson, while Jaira Luna contributed four boards.
Patterson fell to the Livingston Wolves 52-10 on Jan. 2.
Luna logged six points and Vargas added two in the losing effort.
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Legislator Michael Venditto (center) Tobay Councilman Joe Pinto and Assemblyman Joseph Saladino honor retirees Rich Clossick and Mary Ann Mazola (seated right to left) for their many years of service to the community.the event took place at Maggies on Park Blvd., Massapequa Park.
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