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Best Windows remote support / screen sharing tools?
My company uses Webex to do remote session debugging with end-users, and for internal demos and collaboration sessions. Because of the fees involved with each session, I'm curious if there is any other software available to facilitate this. I held out hope that VNC would offer some capabilities in this regard, but I need something between "share with one person" and "share with the world" functionality.
[edit regarding duplicate] I should requalify - I'm currently using WebEx, so I'm not particularly interested in for pay utilities. I'm more interested in open source utilies, particularly the use-case where I'm trying to get three internal but widely-separated developers working on the same host.
From what I've seen of the state of the VNC world, this isn't really possible, or am I missing something?

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Spring to-do list
It always surprised me that May arrives so unexpectedly. It's not as if the calendar changes year after year. May follows April always — it's just that the "tomorrow" list of "to do" items that precede the summer season become endless undone lists at this time every year. But as anxious as we get about completing all the work to begin a new season, this island always shines when Memorial Day weekend rolls around.
Let me begin by giving you a brief update on our winter. Since October we have seen some fierce storms batter our shores, from Sandy through all the no name nor'easters that limited travel and kept us bundled up well into what should have been warmer weather. Our beaches still bear the scars of an angry sea, and our dunes show signs of the wear and tear they endured.
You will see many many feet of snow fencing erected by wonderful volunteers along our dunes this spring. It is there to help rebuild the dunes and keep people from trampling the beach grass and brush that holds the sand in place. Anyone can see that the dunes have been diminished, but they serve a vital purpose and we hope that all residents and visitors alike will respect the efforts to replenish them ... and report — or reset — any snow fence that you see out of place throughout the summer.
Our beach pavilion suffered damage last fall and we are hopeful that the repairs can be completed by June. To the extent that this becomes a work in progress, I ask that you all bear with us. There is a new roof going on just this week and additional repairs in the pipeline. You will see that our most severely damaged roads — Corn Neck and Spring Street — were promptly repaired by the State Department of Transportation last December. Ocean Avenue, from Bridgegate Square north, is scheduled to be repaved next fall or spring by the state so we've worked on repairing certain drainage pipes etc. in advance of this work. The Sewer Commission also hopes to replace the force main under this road prior to the repaving. It makes for a bumpy ride now with all the patches, but it will only get better.
The remaining storm damage from Sandy is visible in the Old Harbor, where the town's bait dock and the Army Corps East Dock took the brunt of the storm. The East Dock is standing and can be used for dockage this summer, and it will be repaired by the Army Corps. where needed after Oct. 1. We had hoped to have the bait dock repaired and functioning by June but we've been told that lumber is at a premium right now since most of the available supply is being shipped to New Jersey for its boardwalk repairs. So that will be rebuilt in the fall. The Army Corps also has money to repair the breakwater and the Coast Guard is in charge of replacing the light at the head of that breakwater. It's our understanding that work will also be scheduled sometime after the summer.
Repairs were done at the northern end of the island following Sandy and you will see that we were able to persuade the state to replace the guardrails around the parking lot there with wooden rails. It would be nice if we could make that substitution in other locations, but the cost differential is usually a stumbling block. Take a look, though, when you are next up at Settler's Rock and see if you think we should keep trying.
With the rush to get everything operational for our summer season comes the final budget debate at Financial Town Meeting. This year it is on Monday, May 6, as always at the school cafeteria. The budget was the subject of several long meetings these past two months and includes some fee increases and a reduction in the exemption on the automobile excise tax. The newspaper has been reporting on the Council's meetings over the budget and copies of the budget are available at Town Hall for anyone who would like one in advance of the meeting next Monday. Be sure to come on the May 6 and let your voice be heard.
As always, I'm available at Town Hall to answer your questions, accept your suggestions — or your criticisms — and provide whatever assistance I can. Don't hesitate to stop in or call. I look forward to the start of a wonderful, and safe, summer season as May arrives.


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Nightmare on Main Street
With a company name like Broadway Global Master, you might expect high kicks and jazz hands. The defendants told a dramatic story, all right — but according to the FTC, it was a harrowing tale of intimidation.
Last week saw FTC announcements involving allegations of foreclosure rescue fraud, deception aimed at people trying to resell their timeshares, complaints against payday lenders, and lawsuits against outfits claiming to help consumers behind on their car payments. Is there a theme here? You bet. But the message isn't just for companies engaged in practices targeting consumers struggling to stay afloat. There are words to the wise for businesses of any size and every stripe.
Auto loan modifications? Take note.
Tough federal and state law enforcement has turned up the heat on mortgage foreclosure rescue scams. So some operators are turning to auto loan modifications to make a fast buck on consumers in financial distress. In the first cases of their kind filed by the FTC, the agency is alleging that two unrelated California outfits charged hundreds of dollars in upfront fees, based on bogus claims they could reduce consumers' monthly car notes and help them avoid The Repo Man.
Payday dismay
Take the case of one person who borrowed money from a payday loan operation the FTC has taken to court for allegedly illegal practices. According to the FTC, the consumer was told that a $500 loan would cost him $650 to repay. But by slicing and dicing repayments in a way that generated undisclosed fees, the defendants allegedly tried to charge him $1,925 to pay off the $500 loan — and threatened him with arrest when he balked.
Do Not Call Compliance: Don't take it for granted
There are lots of good reasons for businesses to comply with the National Do Not Call Registry: It ensures your marketing message will be heard by a more receptive audience and it protects your company from the ire of consumers who don't want to be disturbed. But in a case involving calls pitching "free" government grants, a federal judge in Rochester, New York, just added 30 million more reasons not to call people o


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One way to explain both the style and price of French Burgundy is to say that the smaller the vineyard area named on the label, the higher both the quality and the cost of the wine. For example, a wine simply named after the village "Meursault" could be made from one or several of more than 80 well-delineated vineyard sites within the appellation.
A Meursault so-named is often a delicious wine, sporting its special plush, open character of chardonnay. A solid Meursault will cost anywhere from $30 to $50 a bottle, or thereabouts.
A wine that says "Meursault Les Perrieres," however, comes from a single one of those 80-plus vineyards and makes for a notable wine with noticeable characteristics; the abundance of its chardonnay is more intense. Meursault Les Perrieres will cost from $80 to $150 a bottle, sometimes more.
For $50, you know pretty much what you're getting in a Meursault, but for $100, you're guaranteed something distinct and outstanding in a Perrieres. The special, delineated, smaller piece of dirt named on the label is a promise.
Something like that is happening with chardonnay along the West Coast of the United States. Over the past 40 years, increasingly over the latter 20, winemakers have demarcated regions, sometimes small, often large, that they believe (or hope) convey to the grapes that grow there something unique or special.
Still, we make a mere start. By and large, our chardonnays are named after pieces of dirt writ large such as "Sonoma Coast" or "Santa Rita Hills," sites that are measured in the squares of many miles. Labeling a chardonnay "Russian River Valley," for instance, doesn't promise anything, really. Just that it comes from there.
Because the Russian River Valley is cool, as is often said, does that always make for higher acidities in its chardonnays? No; it's also significantly warm in spots.
And because Russian River Valley grapes do not hop into the fermenting vat of their own accord, nor sluice their way into both wine and then bottle by themselves, we also have the hand of man, increasingly of woman. The style of an American chardonnay may be a function of place, but it is always also a result of technique.
I recently asked a winemaker who makes extraordinary wine from the Russian River if she could list the defining characteristics of the appellation, those which clearly distinguish it from any other. She could not; only what makes her wines different from others.
"At one point," says another winemaker, Don van Staaveren, who fashions wines from Sonoma's Durell Vineyard for Three Sticks Wines, our appellation system of "the California AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) were helpful to the consumer. But they're more for marketing; they're way too large. It's really hard to attach any significant style to any one AVA."
This summer, I and my wine school students tasted through more than 100 California, Oregon and Washington state chardonnays, all with an eye to ferret out what might distinguish one from the other. We were looking for a sense of place in chardonnays that sported names from pieces of dirt as large as counties or vineyards as small as backyards.
Accompanying this article are our conclusions, as broadly drawn as an American AVA, with wines to recommend as examples.
What we found
In the better wines, technique ties itself to terroir. Over and over and in their several ways, winemakers would tell me that their place always told them how to make their wine — what clones to plant, when to pick, how much new wood to use and so on.
2009 La Follette Chardonnay Manchester Ridge Vineyard, Mendocino County, $43
2011 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, $30
Technique is less and less obvious. For years, to make a gross generalization, most American chardonnay tasted like buttered popcorn on a stick, all that a function of technique, no matter where the grapes grew. Now, we're experiencing chardonnays uniquely tied to their birthplace. Not many, in truth, but more and more each vintage.
2010 La Rochelle Chardonnay Dutton-Morelli Lane Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, $65
2010 Etre Wines Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, $28
Wending your way up the West Coast in chardonnay is like sounding the bass to the treble strings on a piano. California "plush and lush" gives way to Oregon "tensile strength" — and you can hear anything in Washington.


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FDA Regulation of Tobacco Jumps Last Hurdle
June 12, 2009
Legislation giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate tobacco products is on its way to becoming the law of the land.
After years of work on the part of the health care community, the bill passed in the Senate yesterday in a 79–17 vote, and legislators vowed to work quickly to resolve differences with the House version passed earlier this year and send the legislation on to President Obama for signing.
"We've been involved in supporting this legislation for at least the past five years," says AARC Director of Government Affairs Cheryl West. "This is a great victory for all the AARC members who took the time to write their members of Congress and ask them to finally give the FDA purview over tobacco."
According to Tobacco-Free Kids, who spearheaded the lobbying campaign, FDA regulation is coming not a moment too soon. Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death in America, killing more than 400,000 Americans and costing the nation $96 billion in health care bills each year. Every day, another 1,200 lives are lost and more than 1,000 kids become new regular smokers.
"We want to thank all of the Senators and Representatives who voted to pass this historic legislation," continues West. "FDA regulation of tobacco will pave the way for a healthier future not only for our children, but for everyone with the potential to be harmed by tobacco products."
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Hi guys, currently my supraspinatus tendonitis have been giving me trouble again. I would like to know if any of you that had tendonitis got it fixed forever and what did you do?
Hi guys, currently my supraspinatus tendonitis have been giving me trouble again. I would like to know if any of you that had tendonitis got it fixed forever and what did you do?
Lots of cuff training, rest, anti inflamatories, etc.
Are you sure it's tendonitis?
Squats work better than supplements.
"You know, if I thought like that, I'd never put more than one plate on the bar for anything, I'd never use bands or chains, I'd never squat to parallel or below, and I'd never let out the slightest grunt when I lift. At some point in your lifting career (assuming you're planning on getting reasonably strong and big), you're going to have to accept that most people think you are some kind of freak." -Sensei
"You're wrong, and I have a completely irrelevant pubmed abstract that may or may not say so." - Belial
I has a blog.
I has a facebook.
Pretty much what Paul said. I would have it looked at if it doesn't go away. I had this happen to me when I was pitching in college and eventually it got bad enough to where I had to have rotator cuff surgery in the offseason.
As a kid I used to always throw baseballs (whether pitching or fielding) and often threw out my arm. Later, after playing football for a while in high school I tore my labrum (from what I understand is tissue that helps keep the rotating part of the shoulder in place) in both shoulders and got surgery on my right shoulder. The problem? Labrums don't heal so only surgery can fix them and even then surgery only helps so much.Originally Posted by shootermcgavin7
I find that working out the shoulder definitely helps my condition, making my shoulders feel a lot more stable.
If your "tendonitis" (a term/diagnosis that I believe is over-used) does not go away and you can not bear it then unfortunately I would recommend considering surgery.
I used to get this pretty bad when I played a lot of tennis (from serving). Best thing you can do is lay off whatever it is you're doing to agrivate it and let it heal up. If you can't lay off the exercise, try changing the movement you are doing (i.e. instead of shoulder presses, do front raises...). When you've pissed a tendon off, it'll be very unforgiving.
I have tendonitis in my right calve.. walking uphill, downhill, up stairs, down stairs, around, anything hurts me.. I'm 4 days into taking a month + off from the gym and hating every minute of it.


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Arizona SciTech Festival brings together Arizona industry leaders for Sept. 4 kickoff conference
Aug. 13, 2013
Contact: Mike Phillips, public affairs manager,
480-312-7825, firstname.lastname@example.com
Arizona SciTech Fest brings together industry leaders
for Sept. 4 kickoff conference in Scottsdale
Hundreds of the state's business, science and education leaders will gather in Scottsdale for the Second Annual Arizona SciTech Festival Kickoff Conference on Sept. 4.
The conference will be held 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts located at 7380 E. Second Street. The free, day-long event is open to those wanting to learn more about integrating STEM education into their communities. STEM education, which focuses on science, technology, engineering and math, is the backbone discipline of Arizona's new economy.
The Arizona SciTech Festival Kickoff Conference will include 16 thought-provoking panel discussions, a keynote address and roughly 50 interactive stations, where collaborating organizations from the Arizona SciTech Festival will demonstrate STEM activities. The conference offers a unique opportunity to network with some of the state's top STEM professionals, learn best practices in communicating STEM, as well as strategies to engage communities, local schools and businesses.
"The conference is an intersection point for leaders to form partnerships and build upon STEM activities they can implement in their communities during our annual spring festival," said Jeremy Babendure, Executive Director of the Arizona SciTech Festival. "It offers a platform to engage new collaborators and links content providers with venues throughout the state, which translates into a stronger network and a more impactful Arizona SciTech Festival."
"A statewide commitment to STEM education is critical to developing an ongoing pipeline of future talent to build and sustain Arizona's workforce and strengthen its economy," said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, who is a panelist at this year's conference. "Bringing the private and public sectors together in this forum to collaborate and lead on this issue is vital for our state's success and global competitiveness."
Conference sponsors include Cox Communications, Challenger Space Center, the City of Scottsdale and EventInterface. For more information or to register for the Arizona SciTech Festival Kickoff Conference, visit www.azscitechfest.org/conference.
The Kickoff Conference begins with a 7:30 a.m. breakfast mixer. Programming begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues until 6 p.m. The conference keynote presentation beginning at 3:45 p.m. will feature Geoff Notkin, star of TV's "Meteorite Men" and Skylab Astronaut Dr. Ed Gibson. Notkin and Gibson will team up to provide unique perspectives on how they've worked to make the understanding and appreciation of science part of mainstream living.
Full Program Agenda:
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Registration and networking breakfast
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Morning sessions and networking
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch break (enjoy one of dozens of restaurants steps from the conference)
1:00 – 3:45 p.m. Afternoon sessions and networking
3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Keynote address
4:45 – 6:00 p.m. Reception (visit 50 interactive tables hosted by collaborators and partners)
Panel discussions scheduled for the Arizona SciTech Festival Kickoff Conference Sept. 4 include:
Festival Events & Best Practices
• Festival Boons, Barriers and Dreams
• Finding the Teachable Moment in Your STEM Activity
• The Maker Movement: Connecting Innovation, STEM and Creativity
• How to Evaluate Your Festival Event
In Schools
• Supporting the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in Arizona
• How Parents Can Support Their Kids in STEM
• Student Panel: What Makes Science Exciting for Kids?
• Bringing Science Festival Events to Your Schools
In Society
• Using TV to Communicate Science
• Teaching Science through Sports
• How Do Interdisciplinary Arts Foster Creative Thinking and Discovery?
• Vision 2020: Sustainability Challenges for Our Future
In the Workforce
• Arizona: Step Up to Meet the Challenges of a Global Economy with STEM
• Enhancing Business: Educator Relationships with STEM
• Arizona Cities @ Work: How Cities Can Showcase STEM and Innovation to Their Communities
• "Balancing Acts: Women Role Models in STEM"
Additional Media Contacts:
Joseph Valdez, Director of Communications and Community Affairs
Arizona Commerce Authority
(602) 845-1234 or email@example.com
Jeremy Babendure
Executive Director, Arizona SciTech Festival
480-250-7764 or email@example.com
About the Arizona SciTech Festival
The Arizona SciTech Festival is a six-week, statewide celebration of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) held annually in February and March. Through a series of more than 300 expos, workshops, conversations, exhibitions and tours held in diverse neighborhoods throughout the state, the festival excites and informs Arizonans age 3 to 103 how STEM will drive our state. Spearheaded by its Foundational Partners the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Science Center, Arizona Technology Council, Arizona State University, and The University of Arizona, the Arizona SciTech Festival is a grassroots collaboration of more than 350 organizations in industry, academia, arts, civic, community and K-12. Visit azscitechfest.org for more.
About the Arizona Commerce Authority
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona's economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: recruit, grow, create – recruit out-of-state companies to expand their operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to grow their business in Arizona and beyond; and partner with entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new jobs and businesses in targeted industries. Visit AzCommerce.com for more.


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ASIA vs AMERICA?
This month's newsletter comes to you while I'm traveling through China, Japan, New Zealand and Australia these past several months. For better or for worse, the world around us is swiftly changing, and we need to look beyond ourselves to better understand how to preserve our future.
As we keep an open mind, we find there are lessons to be taken from our Asian neighbors, while they reshape the world in which we live. Make no mistake, their economies and cultures are making huge impacts on the future of our lives and assets, so it's best to be prepared for what lies ahead. Today's newsletter is not your average travel log.
Is it Really Asia vs. America?
Our long time readers know I travel extensively. International travel is both a long time passion, and an important part of my international legal practice. To understand and appreciate the world, you need to leave your backyard - and go beyond your comfort zone - to understand what makes the world tick. The more we understand elsewhere, the more we learn to understand ourselves. The more we understand, the less we fear. It's a worn cliché, but "knowledge is power."
The way we encounter the world is always personal. To learn while traveling - not just as a tourist - we need to leave behind our personal biases and perspectives and encounter the world with a fresh mind. We all leave our countries in our national ways. An Iraqi sees Paris differently than an American. The personal is always at the core of cultural differences and disputes.
I've traveled extensively throughout the Australasia region during the past decade, and each Asian country is vastly different from the next. Many make the mistake to lump "Asia" as one homogenous group, which couldn't be further from the truth. Cultures, languages, foods, governments, economies, and legal systems, are all as different as black and white.
I've been to China before, but I've wanted to better understand China this trip. This past year I've been taking Mandarin lessons, the Chinese language that unites the masses made up of many different local Chinese languages and dialects across the continent. For a Westerner, it is an extremely difficult language to master, with 4 different speech tones, one neutral tone, unique sound patterns, language syntax that strangely works, and speech that sounds like a song.
Armed with a
6,000 year
historical and modern cultural understanding of China, it seems that the more I try to understand the Chinese way, the more complicated everything becomes. But then, I'm just a foreigner in the Chinese eyes.
Even while traveling throughout China you can't escape the American political jawboning leading up to - or following - the US elections. From afar I followed the dim witted arguments about how the US politicians - and political wanabes – found fault to America's problems everywhere else, except at home. They're worse than little children fighting in a sand box, pointing the finger at someone else. Worse yet, no one has a clue of what they're ranting on about, particularly assessing blame against China for all that ails America.
In the meantime, the economies in many parts of the world move along at blistering speed.
For example, in China, modern cities - not just subdivisions and towns - are built seemingly overnight. And employment and growth are at record levels in China, and elsewhere, including Australia; the Singapore stock exchange seeks to merge with the Australian exchange creating another major global market in Australasia; central banks are raising interest rates in many countries to
their economies down (Australia, Sweden, Korea, Brazil, Norway, Canada, China, India, and others, and more talk of following) – to name just a few positive, strong economies around the globe.
Yes, business is booming, wealth is being created, and the Global Dream is alive and well in many places around the world. And generally in venues where assets are not constantly under threat.
For those that believe China is a country to be reckoned with in the
, they are dead wrong. China's growth, modernization, technology, willpower and much more has
arrived and is growing….at lightning speed. Not only is China currently the
second largest
economy – with economic growth averaging around 10% annually – it is experiencing infrastructure growth and industrialization growth much faster than the US experienced at the turn of the 20th century…..and in staggering population numbers that boggle the mind.
China's growing economy with 1.3 billion people – and population movements into urban centers at rates of
300 million
people in little more than a decade - must be taken seriously. Imagine the entire population of the USA moving from the rural countryside to urban centers in less than a decade, and the impact and opportunities this would create. A government that lifts 500,000,000 people out of poverty and makes huge economic, educational, technological, and infrastructure strides in less than two decades, can't be all bad. The US views China as an economic, global competitor – and there is some truth to that view – but America needs to look at China more as a global partner in a multi-cultural world. Instead, America seems to always need an enemy to fear.
Yes, China appears rough around the edges to outsiders; and yes, China is increasingly taking bold steps in the region and across the world to better its future. But let's be honest: China is a country full of "contradictions", as even Revolutionary Leader
Mao Zedong
pointed out.
Making Foreigners Work For China
Foreigners are
in China, and lessons can be learned how China benefits from foreigners unlike anywhere else in the world.
Foreigners have always been treated differently in China - as they are around the world - but in a way that uniquely benefits China. The term in Chinese is "waishi", and literally means "foreign affairs". But waishi describes how to influence and at all times control foreigners, as well as Chinese citizens' contact and perception of foreigners. Waishi encompasses all matters related to foreigners and foreign things in China and abroad. For an excellent understanding on how China uses waishi,
Making the Foreign Serve China
, by Anne-Marie Brady, is an excellent read.
Waishi is state of the art diplomacy, and it has been reduced to a bureaucratic science in China. Great efforts are built around making foreign "friends", using foreigners to serve China's goals, creating international relations, managing foreigners, and domestic growth and prosperity with the help of foreign money and technology. All countries have foreign policies that benefit domestic policies, but China has mastered the art.
Even the record breaking attendance of 73 million for this year's
Shanghai Expo
– the largest gathering of humans at any event - has clear waishi attached. The truth is that the attendance numbers are "misleading", as an overwhelming number of rural Chinese were
forcefully bussed
to attend the Expo for free to increase the numbers. Local party leaders had quotas to fill so the Chinese government could report a record attendance. Forced attendance, mass relocations to build the Expo center in the middle of Shanghai, and padded attendance numbers bring the success under scrutiny as China seeks to impress the world.
In reality, the number of
visitors were actually very small (less than 5%, or under 4 million). Truth be told, the crowds of 1 million or more per day discouraged foreign visitor attendance, as I too avoided attending the Expo while in Shanghai even though I had complimentary VIP admittance passes available allowing me to jump the 6 to 10 hour queues that would have allowed us to go directly into the massive exhibit buildings, spread over a massive land area in the middle of Shanghai. Too many people for my liking. Other than to bolster China's reputation in the world, I believe that discouraging foreign visitors from attending the Expo due to excessive crowds failed to create foreign goodwill, but this was obviously balanced against China boosting it had successfully hosted the largest attended event in the history of the world.
Waishi is complicated.
And too, while in China, don't trust the labels on the products you eat or drink as genuine. False claims to brands of wine, soda, liquor, designer clothing, and much more are not true familiar products. Potential copy-cat labels on almost everything should be taken for granted, unless proven otherwise. But with so much global manufacturing originating in China today for products around the globe – including quality products with genuine designer labels – sometimes the real deal works its way into the local marketplace at substantially reduced prices. And sometimes even the knock-offs are just as good as the originals, but often not. That's how China works. Buyer beware.
And another lesson to learn is that China's star might not be as bright going forward.
There are
anti-growth arguments
that China's rapid industrial expansion and bank lending has led to increasing unsustainable credit-to-GDP debt; that the heavy investments have led to substantial overcapacity in China's manufacturing, real estate and infrastructure, as well as deteriorating credit quality and weakening export markets; that China's brittle political system makes the adjustment from an export led economy to a customer driven economy very difficult; China's unemployment levels are believed to be well in excess of 10%; that China's price advantage is slowly eroding as labor, shipping and manufacturing costs continue to rise; and that China's off-balance sheet debt is causing China to head down the path of America and Europe with unmanageable debt levels.
Nonetheless, have no doubt: China has definitely arrived as the new, big kid on the block, and is pushing its weight around in the region, and across the globe. During the past decade China's re-emergence into the global world has been driven by exports. Half a billion people have risen out of poverty almost overnight. China now has
more billionaires
than any place in the world, except the US. While China is creating wealth, the US is losing wealth. And China's new economic influence continues to spread throughout the region, and across the globe. Even China's outward direct investment now exceeds Japan, and is closing in on the leaders, Britain and the US, as seen in
this graph
from UNCTAD, by J.H. Dunnings.
It's all pretty impressive when you consider that it has all been accomplished in less than two decades. China means business. Don't poke the dragon.
China and the other Southeast Asian countries are influencing your future, whether you are ready or not. How the changes affect your assets will depend on how prepared you are today.
If you haven't been to China yet, I strongly encourage you to visit. China's history goes back long before the 6,000 recorded years, and by comparison, it makes America look like a newborn. Beijing is vastly rich in cultural history, and Shanghai is a fast paced, modern, cosmopolitan city. According to China Daily, both
extended populations are
around 20 million.
Across the Sea of Japan
In Japan, on the other hand, the Asian culture is vastly different than in China. While the Asian continent - and China in particular - once influenced the Japanese culture, they are enormously different today. After brushing up on my Japanese language and cultural skills from earlier visits, we headed across from China to Japan to experience firsthand what's happening today in Japan.
Japan offers other important lessons in protecting and enhancing assets in an increasingly global world…..in a world where America's relative influence is eroding.
The Japanese culture and local infrastructure has advanced to a fine art form. Japan is organized and structured. The beauty is in the details. The people are gentile, refined, and very respectful of themselves, others, and all things around them. Things work well on an amazing scale. The cities of Japan have remarkable transportation systems. Crime is almost non-existent. Getting around the major cities is remarkably easy, and safe. The small, traditional Japanese mountain villages are breathtaking. From the art of fine dining, to personal nuances of the modest automated toilet, daily life is refined and finished.
In Japan, it's easy to be at peace with yourself..…especially after arriving from China.
Japan's economy is now the
third largest
in the world, after China. But in case you haven't heard, Japan has been suffering from two decades of deflation and a
worsening economy
. The population is getting old, with fewer young workers to contribute into the system.
Immigration is for all practical purposes non-existent, and the doors remain closed to foreign immigrants. Japan's foreign reserves have swelled to
record levels
as the Yen advances to record highs, with zero interest rates, with its economy financed by huge domestic debt from thrifty Japanese savers. Japan holds the
second worst
public debt in the world, only behind Zimbabwe. Notwithstanding, the Yen is also at a record high against the US Dollar, generally seen as a flight to safety from the struggling USD and EUD.
For our readers old enough to remember, during the 1980s Japan was once the
model of success
that the rest of the business world once envied….and then things changed in 1989. History tells us that ignoring this lesson is fraught with danger. Americans need to pay close attention to the history lessons from the Japanese model.
Like Lemmings Off the Cliff
In the US today, many economists argue that America is heading down the
same long path
of economic decline as Japan, or worse. There is strong merit to their arguments. Following Japan's fantastic boom years of the 1980s, Japan went bust: the currency was devalued, real estate markets collapsed, unemployment took off, and the economy has continued to shrink even with the Japanese government repeatedly pumping enormous stimulus money into the domestic economy. And too, its central bankers have repeatedly – and unsuccessfully - sought to manipulate the value of the Japanese Yen downward in an attempt to recharge the economy to days of former glory.
A familiar tune in the US?
In Japan, during the past two decades, the
repeated stimulus
programs have brought increased government debt burdens, which are now some of the worse in the world.
Currency manipulation, long term, has failed. Many argue that the stimulus programs and currency debasement have actually
to Japan's worsening economy, long term. Only a small number would argue they should have done more, and sooner.
No matter, the Japanese carry on. The future of retirement for the increasing older generation is uncertain. It's painfully obvious that the younger generation have little hope for their future. Instead of young Samurai men preparing to make ready for the business world, many of these young men are today referred to as "
" reflecting their passive nature and greater interest in personal cosmetics and hair style, than sex and money.
And by the lack of shopping bags hanging from the arms of stylish young woman in the
shopping district in Tokyo – once known as Beverly Hills on steroids – it appears the desperate economy has taken its toll.
While China is a bull charging into the future, Japan is a cracked tea cup in the China shop delicately resting on past laurels. Great wealth is being created in China, while great wealth has been squandered in Japan.
And China sees opportunities in Japan. One is that Japan is weak and weakening in its global role. Not only did China recently cut off the exports of
rare earth metals
used in Japanese civilian and military technology manufacturing produced for the world (95% of the world supply comes from China), but China has stepped up its claim on the southern islands of Japan, said to hold the world's largest oil reserves.
Actually, Japan is in the middle of a territorial dispute with China to the south, and Russia to the north. No doubt, the Japanese are very disturbed, and it potentially places the USA in the middle of both disputes.
To the south, the fresh land
e taking on significant dimensions is over the Japanese
Senkaku Islands
, or the Chinese
Diaoyu Islands
, depending on which side you ask. The release of the video on
of a Chinese fishing vessel intentionally ramming a Japanese Coast Guard boat patrolling the disputed islands, followed the diplomatic sparks between the two countries. It has now escalated into large,
angry demonstrations
these past weeks on the streets of Japan and China. And angry Japanese demonstrators were seen carrying the American flag alongside the Japanese flag as an apparent show of muscle.
The average person in both Japan and China is very concerned and the angry demonstrations reflect it. The vast, rich oil reserves are desperately needed by both countries, for obvious reasons. History and international law shows both sides have good claims. And even more, saving "face" of two competing nations is also at stake, both of which remember the war wounds inflicted between the two during World War II.
To make matters worse, to the north is Japan's boundary dispute with Russia over the Kuril Islands, immediately off northern Hokkaido, Japan. During the mist of the above China controversy, Russian President Medvedev decided to make a
surprise visit
last week to the Kunashiri Island, one of which Russia claimed two weeks after Japan surrendered at the end of World War II.
The fresh, dispute with Russia is another emotional sore spot for the Japanese, as the double humiliation across Japan is forcing political responses at domestic and international levels across the globe, with the USA at the center.....again. The stakes are very high, and the solution is not simple.
For a good overview of the situation, Stratfor Global Intelligence has an excellent video explaining the geopolitical situation in simple terms. Just follow this
China and Japan are the second and third largest economies in the world. Their systems are vastly different than the USA. But to ignore their shifting economies, the similarity in failed efforts to rebalance a failed economy, the new muscle on the beach, and geopolitical events in this region with the USA potentially at the center – and the ongoing impact it will have on the American way of life - is at your peril. Nations have drawn blood for far less.
Things change. Stuff happens. History is a good teacher.
Are We Thinking Straight?
Another important lesson to be learned, is that the more you study the different Asian cultures, the more you understand that even the very thought process of how the Asian mind
is very different than Westerners. It's not just the difference in culture; the very
mental processing of thought
is unique.
The Geography of Thought
, by Richard Nesbett, is a good primer on the subject.
Basically, Westerners think logically, and different issues are often dealt with separately (our roots to Greek culture). The Asians, however, believe everything is intertwined and related, time is viewed in a much broader perspective (decades, generations, and centuries), relationship building is important, and honor and saving "face" is integral to the Asian cultures. And according to Asian thinking, the Western logical thought process is
thinking. Partly for these reasons, for a Westerner, nothing is simple in China or Japan.
On the subject of confusion, the US is debasing its own currency by pumping out huge amounts of more cheap money…..the very cause of the financial crisis in the first place. Quantitative easing is a fancy name for debasing or devaluing the US currency, as taxpayers end up with more debt, a devalued currency, and paying more for less.
In the first place, if banks won't lend, and borrowers won't borrow, with the system already awash with cheap cash, then why will more cheap money change that? It won't. It only sets the stage for more bubbles and busts at taxpayer's expense. Writing checks against the future will not fix America's financial problems, or create jobs. Look at the lessons from Japan. Ugh.
Even now with a more balanced-to-center Congress, sad to say, Battleship USA is still sailing in the wrong direction. In my humble opinion, it makes no difference if it leans to the right or to the left…..it needs a 180 degree change in course heading to make a real difference. Unfortunately, no one has the, umm, backbone to take bold steps to make a difference. Stepping up to the plate would mean taking heat. So it's easier for a politician to play a populist tune that the average Joe wants to hear, but doesn't have a clue what's good for them. There is no leadership in America, only pandering. Ugh again.
Not that I'm a big fan of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, but this time he got it right and had some
harsh criticisms
for Congress and Americans: "
Stop blaming the Chinese for your problems
", says Bloomberg. And he's right. Look at who we've elected to Congress. Some can't read. Many don't hold passports. They certainly don't understand Asia, and the American rhetoric is going to set off a trade war, or worse.
We've got to stop blaming the Chinese and blaming everybody else, and take a look at ourselves
," Bloomberg said.
And Then There is Protectionism
The Chinese currency is the Yuan, or Renminbi, and is currently fixed to the US Dollar....that means they both go up and down together against all other currencies. Most of our readers are familiar with the claims that China has artificially deflated its currency creating a global unbalance. But since 2005 the Renminbi has gained 28% since the dollar peg, while the US Dollar Index has dropped only 14%. Truth be told, the Chinese has done more than the US has to correct imbalances....but playing that song doesn't play well for politicians selling the populist tune to the minions, as it's always easier to blame someone else for your problems.
The US has moved from anti-China rhetoric to Chinese import taxes. China retaliated with US import restrictions and reducing its export of rare earth metals needed in civilian and military technology applications. Since the Yuan is pegged to the US Dollar, as the US Dollar devalues, so does the Yuan.
It's a case of the kettle calling the pot black, and a currency race to the bottom.
In the meantime, two other major currencies, the Japan Yen and the EUD, find their central bankers and governments seething with anger and stepping up rhetoric to halt the raise of their currencies against the deflating US Dollar, which hurts their domestic economic recoveries by making their exports more expensive and less competitive.
are brewing across the world about the US Dollar devaluation, and warning about the tide of new money creating
new bubbles
across the globe. Closer to home
was the latest of the Latin American countries to join the Currency War. The US then responds to the criticism with
one day following the US elections, creating more dollars out of thin air, and devaluing the US Dollar even further (from your pocket to theirs). Even though Treasury Secretary Timothy Geither
a Currency War is going on today, it's impossible to ignore the pink elephant in the middle of the room.
can be an awful thing. As nationalism grows, people look inward, markets diminish, jobs and income fall, and stagnation worsens. The opposite side of the coin is globalization, which can raise the ships in all harbors. We've experienced the success of free markets and open economies during the past decades of globalization, and how well it works. To the contrary, the 1930s is a clear demonstration of the devastation created by closed markets and protectionism, the flip side of free and open markets.
Many will recall that when the GFC (global financial crisis) was first unfolding, on November 16, 2008 global leaders from around the world went on television in a co-ordinated fashion calling on the world to avoid protectionism. It will surprise few readers that even as they spoke, protectionism measures were already unfolding. In fact, within 60 days of the chorus of co-ordinated calls to avoid protectionism, 17 countries from the G-20 nations (the 20 largest economies, representing 80% of the global economy) put in place some 47 plus protectionism measures, according to the
Lowry Institute
Protectionism is the heavy hand of government, and the anti-thesis of free markets. Protectionism goes hand in hand with socialism, and should generally be avoided at all costs. But the G20
minutes released
Friday offers little hope as they call for tighter financial market regulations.
And America's own unique form of socialism continues, and we have covered this in a past newsletter, titled
Socialism USA Style
. Border controls, currency restrictions, and foreign investment regulations
continue to tighten
around Americans. Entitlements – and expectations for more entitlements – continue, while abilities to pay decrease. Taxes are increasing. Real value of assets continue to fall. Too many battles are being fought abroad, and at home. Like all great empires, they rise and they fall. Some swiftly, and others slowly, and painfully. Assets can disappear swiftly in the process.
As famous international investor Jim Rogers was
this past week regarding Bernanke's QE2: "
Dr. Bernanke unfortunately does not understand economics; he does not understand currencies; and he does not understand finance. All he understands is printing money. His whole intellectual career has been based on the study of printing money. Give the man a printing press, and he's going to run it as fast as he can
Go Jim.
Again in my humble opinion, Bernanke's claim that inflation is too low, is like the NYPD claiming that crime is too low. The Fed's real enemy is reality, not China.
More currency devaluation is inevitable. The US is only an Executive Order away from
currency restrictions
, with tighter
border controls
and increased
Exit Taxes
on the horizon to keep control of your money.
Throughout history, those who were well-prepared for changes fared well. Those that were ill-prepared did not. Think internationally, while living and enjoying life locally. Get started with a plan today.
Thinking Globally, Living Locally
My crystal ball is cloudy, so the future is unclear. But one thing that is certain, is that the future will not look like the past.
It amazes me how few Americans have an appreciation or an understanding of the world. Americans need to get out and travel and see the world and realize it really is a great place. Wealth is created, and wealth disappears. Easy come, easy go. Cash sloshes around the global tub from one side of the world to the other. Meanwhile, unfortunately, too many are unwilling to sit still on an airplane more than three hours to get to a foreign destination to visit and to learn. Probably another example of
adult ADHD
Protecting assets today has never been more important as the world changes. Protecting assets at home is a relatively easy, first step. Thinking globally from the comfort of your armchair is the next, important step. Creating a flexible
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. Americans are only 4% of the global population, but everything outside the US is seen from a myopic American perspective, if notice is taken at all. Some still believe that the America way is inevitably the only way going forward, against all facts, while others have already swept the US into the historical waste bin.
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IA (イア) is a Japanese VOCALOID developed and distributed by 1st Place Co., Ltd., and was released in January 2012 for the VOCALOID3 engine. Her voice is provided by the Japanese female singer, Lia, known for "Tori no Uta".
"IA" is taken from her voice provider's name, "Lia".
There are at least two ways to read her sub-title of "- ARIA ON THE PLANETES -":
- The words "Aria" and "Planetes" are Latin and Greek for "open space" and "planet" respectively, giving the translation of "Open Space on the Planet".
- "Aria", is also the Italian word for "air" and is used as a term in opera for expressive pieces, usually sung by a single singer.
Her design was illustrated by Aka Akasaka (D. Z.), while the design direction was by Maxilla Inc.[1]
Despite the myth of IA's age being 15, she has had no age assigned to her. This myth seems to originate from a section underneath the paragraph on IA about her provider Lia, wherein one of the first things mentioned was that Lia debuted in America at 15 years old.
VOCALOID ReleasesEdit
Examples of UsageEdit
|Music featuring IA
|This VOCALOID is featured in 75 songs and on 123 albums on this wiki.
There are listings for notable, original and cover songs.
|External search →
|To our readers and editors: For section notes, please read this tutorial. And before adding translated videos, please read this tutorial.
|blessed child
|ブラッディ グラビティ
|too Cute!
|ロストワンの号哭/DIVELA REMIX feat. IA ROCKS
Information on IA was released much slower than the average VOCALOID. Her promotions have taken the approach to make her seem otherworldly and mysterious.
The licensing for IA is slightly different than past VOCALOIDs, and it is worth taking the time to read this page for more details. Unlike some past VOCALOIDs, users can use her image on CDs, flyers and posters without requesting permission, although some consent from the company is needed for greater use of her image. This is a departure from past VOCALOIDs such as Crypton Future Media, who require you to ask permission for use of their VOCALOIDs' images on things such as CDs, flyers and posters.
- Clothing
Prior to her release, you could buy a t-shirt with her logo on it. IA x GROOVE COASTER t-shirts, as well as other related merchandise, was also available for purchase at the Tokyo Crazy Kawaii Paris convention in September 2013.
- Figurines
A Garage Kit has been made and the PVC version is being produced by Aquamarine. It is already up for pre-order and was released late May, 2013.
- Concerts
IA has collaborated with Nippon engineering to preform at Kamarok Festival 2012, however, this was not leaked. On November 28th, IA performed with Jin at Voice Fes 2012, singing Livedrive and World Calling, the theme song of the event. 1st Place also announced their next project 'IA Project Next Stage' which will start in 2013. Information about it is unknown, although they have mentioned promoting IA more in the following year. IA is about the most normal girl threw the vocaloid set.
IA (as well as Internet Co., Ltd.'s VOCALOID GUMI) also performed live via use of the SORIS VLS during the Tokyo Crazy Kawaii Paris convention, held from September 20 to September 22, 2013. This also marks the event as the first officially sponsored live European performance for VOCALOIDs.[2] Songs featured in her performances were Children Record, Headphone Actor, and World Calling by Jin, as well as the debut of the song SEE THE LIGHTS feat. IA, originally performed by the band ASY.
On the first weekend of March 2014, IA was also a featured performer for the 1st Place 10th-11th Anniversary "KEEP HAVING FUN" two-day Live Concerts, singing My Soul, Your Beats! as a duet with Lia, as well as solo performances of SEE THE LIGHTS, LIVEDRIVE, One, Two, Hello, and America ~We are alright!~ Other live performers featured were Lia, Jin (feat. Maria), GARNiDELiA, Ishifuro, Aoi Tada, Mizusu Togashi (veil), "Contemporary Life", LiSA, marina, and "Rock, stock, and the Barrell," .
In July of 2014, an announcement was made stating that IA would be the image character for the anime event "Animation Festa in Tokorozawa". The event will be held from July 26 - September 28, 2014. A "miniature" live performance will be held daily throughout the course of the event. [3][4]
- Race Car Sponsor
- Game
IA made an appearance in the RPG Demon Gaze along with an IA theme song. The content was added as DLC and released to celebrate the game selling 50,000+ units. Other characters and content were also added.[5] Currently, Demon Gaze is set to be released in North America and Europe in early 2014, however, it is currently unknown whether or not IA's DLC will be made available for this version.[6]
On September 20, 2013, TAITO Corporation's GROOVE COASTER franchise, in collaboration with IA Project, released the IA Clubline Pack for the GROVE COASTER ZERO app available for iPod touch / iPhone / iPad, and is currently available as an in-app purchase. This pack, four songs in total, features music by producers Jin, Teddyloid, and the band ASY. As a bonus, a limited edition playable avatar featuring a pixelized version of IA was also included. A promotional event was also held from September 20th until October 7th: SEE THE LIGHTS feat. IA by ASY was given to all players free of charge upon pressing a special button available only during the event. In addition, players who ranked within the top 1,000 for SEE THE LIGHTS feat. IA stage received ten VISIBLE items for their GROOVE COASTER ZERO app at the end of the promotional period. [7][8]
In January 2014, an IA specific PS Vita game was announced called "IA Visual Tracks Colorful" (abbreviated and first introduced as "IA/VT Colorful"). This will feature 60 IA songs, and is a "sound catching" rhythm game incorporating use of both the analog stick and face buttons. The game was scheduled for release on July 31, 2014, but was delayed to fall 2014[9] and then further delayed to 2015.[10]
Additional informationEdit
|IA Popularity
|To our readers and editors: For section notes, please read Wiki notes:Popularity sections.
IA developed a good reputation as a reliable voicebank library among many producers, this owed to much of her success. IA was well received and had many hits in the Nico Nico Douga weekly rankings after her release.
Within 6 months of her release, several songs hit 1,000,000+ views on Nico Nico Douga, whereas none of the other VOCALOID3 vocals achieved success of this calibre. This put her on par with some of the more successful VOCALOID2 era voicebanks, with IA being the only new VOCALOID to achieve this thus far in the Vocaloid3 era.
IA's popularity has lead to further Vocal development being considered for her and in 2014, IA-ARIA ON THE PLANETES - α Type C was released as a trial version via a one-month long feedback campaign. Several months later, it was announced that the finalized version of the new vocal library would be made available for sale in June of the same year.
- Some of the overseas fans have mistaken the "Aria" in her boxes subtitle as part of her name, using it as her surname, or believing "IA" to be shorthand for "Aria".
Notable for...Edit
- First 1st Place VOCALOID released.
- First female VOCALOID released by 1st Place.
- First VOCALOID3 to hit over 1 million views on NND.
- Having the highest tempo among all VOCALOIDs.
- First new VOCALOID3 to receive an additional voicebank upgrade.
- ↑ maxilla
- ↑ Tokyo Crazy Kawaii Paris News: August 27,2013
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Animation Festa 2014: IAミニライブコンサート
- ↑ link
- ↑ Demon Gaze NIS America site
- ↑ IA PROJECT Blog: 「IA」と音楽ゲーム「グルーヴコースター」がコラボレーション!パリで開催される「Tokyo Crazy Kawaii Paris」に参加!!
- ↑ Gamasutra: GROOVE COASTER TEAMS UP WITH VOCALOID 3 IA
- ↑ Vocaloid Rhythm Game "IA/VT Colorful" Delayed to Fall
- ↑ PS Vita rhythm game IA/VT Colorful delayed to 2015
External linksEdit
|1st Place official homepage
|VOCALOIDia IA Discography
|IA PROJECT The official Facebook page for VOCALOID IA
|IA WORLD Page The official Facebook page for VOCALOID IA
|IA @IAWorldpage The official Twitter account for VOCALOID IA.
|IAPROJECT The official YouTube channel for VOCALOID IA
|IA Project The official tumblr for VOCALOID IA
|IA Project (Jin) Producer apart of Project
|deviantArt , art and media community
|Pixiv , art and media community
|Piapro , art and media community
|MikuMikuDance wiki for models
|Fanloid wiki for derivatives


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Apple to Announce New Mac Mini: Rumor (Update 2)
Updated from 11:04 a.m. EST to iPad Mini invite in the second paragraph.
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- The event Apple (AAPL) is reportedly holding on Oct. 23 isn't just about the iPad Mini anymore. It's a product refresh of immense proportions.
Earlier Tuesday, Apple sent out invitations for the event, with the tag line "We've got a little more to show you." TheStreet will be attending the event live, which will start 1 p.m. ET at the California Theater in San Jose, Calif.
On top of Monday's rumor that Apple would be announcing a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display comes a rumor Tuesday that Apple will refresh its popular Mac Mini computer at the event as well. Apple blog 9to5Mac reported the news, citing sources.Apple will reportedly announce three different models, two with different storage and chips, and a third one that runs Apple's OS X Server. It is expected that the new computers will ship immediately.
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East Valley Pediatrics announced it has joined Banner Medical Group, part of the Banner Health family. East Valley Pediatrics has 18 physicians and 11 locations around the East Valley, including clinics in Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Queen Creek. Two sites in Mesa and Gilbert will continue to provide after-hours services, as well.
"We are excited and honored that this high quality physician organization is joining Banner Medical Group," said Banner Medical Group CEO Jim Brannon. "East Valley Pediatrics has been serving families with outstanding care since 1998, and it's our privilege to help continue this legacy of excellence."
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Storms, Tornadoes Damage Bagley Campground, Down Trees
- By Dan Moris
- 30 May, 2013
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Severe weather and tornadoes damaged property, downed trees and power lines, and caused flash flooding as they rumbled through the area Wednesday night.
Just before six, a tornado was witnessed on the ground east of Garnavillo heading in the direction of Glen Haven.
A few minutes later, a tornado was spotted on the ground at Jellystone Campground, north of Bagley. Witnesses reported seeing a funnel cloud briefly form a tornado, for 20-30 seconds, before receding.
Several campers were destroyed, many more received damage, downed trees and power lines.
Bagley Fire Department Chief Fred White talked about the response to the tornado warning. (Audio below.)
A barn was knocked down on County P, west of Patch Grove. A neighboring home suffered significant damage with tin ripped off the building and branches through the windows. The damage appears to be roughly in line with the path that the storm cell and funnel cloud at Jellystone was following.
A tree reported down on a house in Mount Hope. The Mount Hope Fire Department was dispatched for a lightning related tree-fire.
Another tornado warning was issued for northeastern Grant County for the Boscobel area just before 6:30, but no official tornado was sighted.
Prairie du Chien Mayor Dave Hemmer said the strongest winds blew threw the central part of town. (Audio below.)
Strong winds knocked down trees, poles, and damaged property in Prairie du Chien. City Crews are working to clear debris. A reported gas leak on South Beaumont, but that was taken care of.
Prairie du Chien Police Chief Chad Abram talked about the gas leak. (Audio below.)
A light standard crashed into the bleachers at Cecil Smith Field. A chunk of the McDonald's sign was blown off. Power is out in several areas and will likely be out in some areas until Thursday morning.
Crawford County Emergency Management will be taking phone calls Thursday between 8 and 4 if you need help with clean-up or are in need of supplies.
No injuries have been reported.
Another stormy day is expected Thursday.


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Salzman's Six Pantry Swaps
Out: Harsh table salt
In: Moderate amounts of mineral-rich unrefined saltsCeltic, Himalayan, or Maldoncan be healing.
Out: Overprocessed oils such as corn, canola, and soybean
In: Cold-pressed olive, coconut, and sesame oils; they boost immunity.
Out: Acid-forming, nonnutritive, addictive white sugar
In: Limited doses of pure maple or brown-rice syrups, stevia, and raw honey
Out: Too much gluten-laden wheat, spelt, rye, and barley
In: Brown rice, quinoa, millet, amaranth, legumes, sweet potatoes, and corn
Out: Nutrient-stripped white flour
In: Whole wheat and rice flours. Whole wheat pastry flour subs well for white.
Out: Mass-produced, hormone-riddled animal meat
In: Happier animals raised in their natural environments; find sources at localharvest.org.
The Refined Unrefined Menu
Gazpacho with avocado (no canned tomato juice)
Serves 6
3 to 4 Persian cucumbers, unpeeled, cut into chunks (about 2 c)
1/2 small red onion, cut into chunks*
4 large (about 2 to 2 3/4 lb) ripe tomatoes, cored and cut in half crosswise to remove the seeds, cut into chunks
3 medium garlic cloves
2 tsp sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1/4 c unrefined cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil
1 avocado, cubed
1. Place the cucumber in a food processor fitted with the metal blade and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer the cucumber to a large bowl. Repeat the process with the red onion and transfer to the bowl with the cucumber.
2. Take half of the tomato and pulse in the food processor until chunky, and add to the bowl.
3. Smash the garlic cloves with the blade of a large knife and place in the food processor with the remaining tomato pieces, salt, pepper, vinegar, and oil. Process until smooth.
4. Transfer mixture to the bowl and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
5. Before serving, stir in diced avocado. Can be made several days ahead.
Add finely diced radish for pepperiness, a dollop of sour cream, hot sauce or jalapeño for heat, or croutons for crunch. Use yellow heirloom tomatoes for a beautiful yellow gazpacho.
*Soak the onions in ice water to lighten the onion flavor, if desired.
Brown rice pasta with basil-parsley pesto
Turkey burgers with or without gluten-free buns
Farro with local beets, cucumbers, feta, and mint
Tasty Turkey Burgers
Makes 6 Patties
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (white or dark meat)
6 tbsp minced raw onion
1 1/2 tbsp ketchup
1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
1 1/2 tbsp unrefined cold-pressed olive oil, plus more for the griddle
1. Heat a griddle to 400˚F or an outdoor grill to medium heat.
2. In a medium-size bowl, mix the turkey with all the other ingredients.
3. Form into 6 patties, about 5" in diameter.*
4. Brush the griddle or grill with a small amount of olive oil.
5. Carefully transfer the patty to the griddle and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn over and cook for another 4 minutes, or until cooked through.
*If making these in advance, place on a parchment or wax paperlined platter to remove easily.
Basil-Parsley Pesto
Makes 4 Cups
This pesto has infinite uses, and it freezes exceptionally well. It is delicious on pizza, tomato slices, grilled vegetables, eggs, grilled bread, mixed with a little mayo on chicken or turkey sandwiches, on a baked potato with vegetables....
1/4 c raw walnuts
1/4 c raw pine nuts
1 1/2 to 2 tbsp chopped garlic
2 1/2c basil leaves, lightly packed
2 1/2 c flat-leaf parsley, lightly packed
3/4 tsp sea salt
A couple of grinds of black pepper
1 c unrefined cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
1/2 c grated Pecorino-Romano or Parmesan cheese*
1. Place the walnuts, pine nuts, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until finely chopped.
2. Add the basil and parsley leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is finely pureed. Add the Parmesan cheese and puree until well blended.
*To make a dairy-free version, eliminate the salt and cheese and substitute ¼ c brown rice miso or other hearty miso. Taste for salt.
Farro with Golden Beets, Cucumber, and Feta
Serves 6
1 c farro
3 golden beets, tops removed and reserved for another use, then roasted, peeled, and cubed (about 1 1/2 c)
1 1/2 c chopped cucumber (leave peel on for thin-skinned varieties)
6 oz goat feta, diced
Mint Dressing:
1/4c diced red onion
1 clove garlic
1/2 c fresh mint leaves
3 tbsp brown rice vinegar
1 tsp raw honey (pour some oil into the teaspoon and pour that into the measuring cup; use the same teaspoon to measure the honey and the honey will slide right out)
1/2 tsp sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c unrefined, cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil
1. Boil the farro and a pinch of salt in plenty of water. Cook until al dente, about 20 minutes. Pour into a colander and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain very well and transfer into a serving bowl.
2. To the serving bowl, add the beets and cucumber.
3. Prepare the dressing: In a blender or a food processor, combine the onions, garlic, mint, rice vinegar, sea salt, and pepper. Turn on the motor and add the olive oil in a slow steady stream.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Taste for seasoning. Add feta and toss gently.
Grilled Vanilla Peaches
Grilled Vanilla Peaches
Serves 8
8 medium-firm but ripe peaches
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter or coconut oil
1/4 c 100 percent pure maple syrup or brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional accompaniment: vanilla or caramel ice cream
1. Heat a grill to medium heat.
2. Halve the peaches and remove the pits. Place the peach halves in a medium bowl.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and maple syrup. Whisk until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour the mixture over the peaches and stir to coat.
4. Line a large (12") piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil with parchment paper and fold along the edges to create a lip. Place the peaches, along with any remaining butter-sugar mixture, in a single layer on the parchment. Transfer the aluminum-parchment "tray" to the grill. Cook for 5 minutes and turn the peaches once. Cook until tender. Carefully remove the tray and serve the peaches immediately with ice cream.*
*It may be desirable to cut the peach halves before serving since the skin can be difficult to cut without a knife or just remove the skin altogether before eating.


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Research shows that simple decisions like a word or a colour could have drastic effects on the success of your e-blast.
Last week, we discussed optimizing your e-mail subject lines for the best open rates! Once you've hooked the reader in, you'll want to make sure you impress them with your content and encourage them to click-through some of your links. If you're looking for some help, here are our tips!
Showcasing your brand:
Once a reader opens your e-blast, you'll have a chance to showcase your organization and your cause. As HubSpot explains, there is some general etiquette and best practices that will assure your brand is well-represented!
- Be personal and genuine. Overpromising and overselling can cause your readers to lose their trust in you. You can also build trust by stating your recipient's name and using a conversational voice, rather than sounding like a press release.
- It always helps to have a great looking e-mail, but don't overlook plain text e-mails. Bright colours and fancy fonts are often too quickly associated with advertising and promotional offers, so standing out from the crowd when you want to share an important message may be helpful!
- If you're using images, be sure not to overdo it! Images can make your e-blast crowded, too large in file size, and overshadow the real message of your e-mail. Try using three images: your nonprofit or event logo, a call-to-action button, and one more that compliments your content. To avoid images that take forever to load, keep them to a 72 DPI maximum.
- The simpler, the better! Using tables and other HTML features may help fit in all the content you'd like, but may not show the way you're hoping on different e-mail clients.
- Before you send off your e-mail, you'll want to test it on multiple different browsers and the different e-mail services your supporters might read it on, such as Outlook, Gmail or Hotmail.
- Allow your recipients to unsubscribe from future e-blasts. Depending on where you're sending your e-mail from, this may even be a legal requirement! In any case, it is certainly good etiquette.
Improving your click-throughs:
Click-throughs are a very common measure of e-blast success. When e-mail recipients click links to your website, where they may learn more about your cause, register for an event, or even donate! E-mail marketing company Constant Contact has some tips for earning a higher number of click-throughs:
- Be clear about what your reader will get from clicking your links. Research finds that specific calls-to-action, like "Click for more data", will outperform vague link text, such as "More…"
- Using segmented lists will also help target the calls-to-action to the right audience. By clicking on your link, a reader is making a small commitment of time. A link directed specifically towards them will help them be sure they'll get something out of this small investment.
- Have just a single call-to-action. Don't confuse your recipients by asking them to do a bunch of different things, rather, stay focused on your main goal and direct your supporters towards it!
- Make your images clickable! This small step can really improve your click-throughs. As Constant Contact points out, "People love to click on images."
- Study your results and react to them. Every audience is different, so by paying attention to what types of links perform better than others, you'll get good insights on how to boost your own click-through rate.
Avoiding the spam filters:
Just like your subject lines, the actual content inside your e-mail can trigger spam detectors and prevent your e-mails from reaching all of its intended recipients. Here is some advice from MailChimp to help your e-blasts avoid this fate:
- Talking a lot about money is the number one red flag to spam detectors. If you're trying to drive donations, be sure to watch out for this!
- Don't talk about urgency and breakthroughs. If you've ever gotten a spam e-mail marked "Urgent" or asking for you to help fund a major breakthrough, you'll understand why spam detectors are leery of these types of terms.
- Just like in subject lines, using too many exclamation marks and capital letters often leaves e-mails marked as spam.
- Don't send an e-blast that's entirely an image. This may look great aesthetically, but since spam detectors can't read any text in your image, they often assume it's blank and is simply spam.
- Spam detectors are often cautious of bright coloured text. Using simpler font colours is always safer, and in particular, green and bright red are worth avoiding!
- In addition to offering a way to 'opt-out' of your e-mails, it is a best practice to have users 'opt-in' as well, usually through a form on your website. In Canada, for example, gaining consent of the recipient is becoming a legal requirement!
- Along the same lines, starting your e-mail with a brief note reminding recipients that they are receiving the message because they have signed up for it will help prevent them from reporting your message as spam.
Now you have the tools to send out the perfect e-blast! We hope they lead you to some excellent fundraising!
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Hybrid Paytech World Inc. (CNSX: HPT) Announces It Is In Process Of Completing A Private Placement By Way Of Convertible Debentures
MONTREAL, Nov. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Hybrid Paytech World Inc, (the "Company" or "Hybrid"), (CNSX: HPT) announces that it is in the process of completing the issuance of an unsecured convertible debentures totalling ($ 400,000.00) (the " Debenture") which shall be used for working capital.
The Debenture shall have a maturity date of December 31, 2014 at which time the Debenture shall be convertible into common shares (the "Shares") of the Company at a price of $1.25 per common share, and each common share converted comes with ¾ purchase warrants at an exercise price of $1.60 expiring twelve months from their issuance.
The participation of Anton Investments Inc. and Franco Pacetti in the private placement of Debentures constitute a "related party transaction" under Multilateral Instrument 61-101- Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (" MI 61-101"), but the Company was exempt from both the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 in connection with the private placement on the basis of the financial hardship of the Company.
About Hybrid PayTech World Inc. (CNSX:HPT)Hybrid PayTech World Inc. Develops an Enterprise Ready Mobile Payment Platform for the leading OS's (IOS, Android, BB and Windows 6,7,8). The Corporation's holding, First Equity Strategy LLC, markets itself with the DBA: Hybrid Paytech. Visit www.hybridpaytech.com and click on our corporate video presentation www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvZHrck2eag&feature=youtu.be HybridPaytech based in Montreal, Canada, is a technology leader in the mobile payment space for EMV& MSR credit and debit acceptance. With a global footprint, Hybrid is an enabler of easily-deployable payment systems focusing on authentication, approved security and quick merchant adoption in Fleet, Delivery, Logistics and Retail. For more information on Hybrid PayTech, please visit www.hybridpaytech.com or www.hybridpos.com The Canadian National Stock Exchange (CNSX) has not reviewed this news release and does not accept responsibility for its adequacy or accuracy. This news release does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell any securities in the United States. SOURCE Hybrid PayTech World Inc.
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2013 Lunch Lecture Guest Speaker
A Year in Flowers
During each month of the year, the garden has something wonderful to offer those who want to enjoy cut floral arrangements indoors. Expand the way you view your own backyard, the flowers sold by vendors at your local farmer's market and even the "weeds" in our area's wilder places. You will discover inspiring new ways to grow, glean, harvest and gather floral design ingredients — in every season.
Author and outdoor living expert Debra Prinzing will share her passion for local and seasonal flowers in a two-part talk. The first part — a hands-on demonstration — presents several seasonal floral design projects. Debra will discuss the best ways to harvest, process and prolong the vase life of the ingredients. Audience members will receive instructions, a recommended plant list and other floral design resources. Next, in an illustrated lecture, Debra will introduce you to the many inspiring flower farmers and floral designers who have contributed to the "green" flower movement. Learn about the eco-friendly growing and design approaches taken by these passionate individuals. You can borrow their sustainable practices for your own cut flower garden — and bouquets.
About Debra Prinzing
Debra Prinzing is a Seattle- and Los Angeles-based outdoor living expert who writes and lectures on gardens and home design. She has a background in textiles, journalism, landscape design and horticulture. A frequent speaker for botanical garden, horticultural society and flower show audiences, Debra is also a regular radio and television guest. She is the author of The 50 Mile Bouquet: Local, Seasonal and Sustainable Flowers (St. Lynn's Press, April 2012), which was photographed by David Perry. Debra authored Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways (Clarkson-Potter/Random House, 2008), a Garden Writers Association Gold Award book, and The Abundant Garden (2005). Her next book, Slow Flowers, will be published in 2013.
Debra is a contributing garden editor for Better Homes & Gardens and her feature stories on architecture and design appear regularly in the Los Angeles Times' Home section. She writes for top shelter and consumer publications, including Country Gardens, Sunset, Garden Design, Organic Gardening, Horticulture, Fine Gardening, Cottages & Bungalows, Metropolitan Home, Landscape Architecture, Alaska Airlines Magazine, Old House Interiors, Seattle Homes & Lifestyles and Romantic Homes, among others. Her website and blog: www.debraprinzing.com.
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December 21, 2014
CHICAGO (AP) -- Jay Cutler realizes the product is not quite finished.
As potent as the Chicago Bears' offense looked in Saturday's 33-31 preseason win over Washington, he sees work to do.
He responded "two preseason games" when asked how far the offense has come.
The question is: How far can it go?
The Bears (tied for 11th in the AP Pro32) believe they now have the talent and depth to make a big run after injuries wrecked what was shaping up as a playoff season last year. New general manager Phil Emery addressed several areas with a flurry of moves, none bigger than the trade with Miami for Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall.
That gave Cutler a legitimate go-to target for the first time since he arrived from Denver.
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Ottawa High School senior Mickey Jensen fits that example. The University of Kansas men's track coaches have been in contact with him since late 2012. He was offered a chance to join the Jayhawks track program. He jumped at it.
"It is really nice," Jensen said Monday after signing with Kansas in the OHS library. "I got really lucky on this deal. I worked as hard as I can. I went up for a visit. I met the throwers coach. He must have seen something he liked. He is giving me a chance. I will have to work harder than anybody else to prove him right.
"I have been really blessed. I will make it work for me."
The Jayhawks want him to be a hammer thrower, an event not offered in high school.
Kansas thrower's coach Andy Kokhanovsky saw Jensen had the build (6-foot-2, 280 pounds) strength and smartness to be a hammer thrower in college.
"They want me to go up and there and throw hammer, weight, shot, discus ... anything I get my hands on," Jensen said. "I never touched a hammer before. Everytime I talked to coach K up there, he says something about throwing the hammer. That is what a lot of my time will go towards.
"It will be a good learning experience. He thinks I have the body build for hammer. You have to be smart to throw the hammer. It is a lot about physics. I will practice all of it. Hammer always seemed fun to me."
"I look for big things from him," Shaffer said. "I am glad he can stay that close to home.
"He went away from the spin and went to the glide [in the shot put]. He was getting in better positions. His throws have gotten better and better. His throws have gotten more consistent."
Jensen said the change of technique along with him maturing has opened doors for him.
"Everything kind of came together," Jensen said. "I have grown and grown. I have a chance to really explode."
Jensen was a three-sport standout in high school. He anchored the line for the football team.
He wrestled in the winter months and throws the shot put and discus for the track team.
He feels concentrating on just track will be a positive.
"Track season up there is 10 months a year," he said. "It will keep me busy. Coach will be pushing me. I will be pushing myself."
Kansas also is a good fit for his career.
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