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Saturday 22nd November
Dreadnought rock
Bathgate, Scotland
Saturday 13th December
New Arches
Saturday 27th December
The Cluny
Venue poster...
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As you can see above, we now have newly designed T-shirts ready to order, in three different styles:
1. GREEN Straighten Out logo (and ravens) with lettering: A Tribute to the Stranglers
2. WHITE Straighten Out logo (and ravens) with lettering: A Tribute to the Stranglers
3. WHITE Straighten Out written in the font replicating 'The Gospel According To The Meninblack' album sleeve.
All T-shirts are priced at £10 (plus add £2.50 package and postage)
They are available in sizes: M, L and XL.
Order your choice via the 'Merchandise' page...
12th November 2014
Another milestone is reached by Straighten Out today as the band celebrate their 7th anniversary.
They're going from strength to strength now as those who've attended any of their gigs this year will testify.
Congratulations Shaggy, Phil, Mick and Mickey P...!
And next year promises to be as busy as ever...!
Cheers guys...!
23rd September 2014
Sorry for the short notice but Thursday's gig at The Diamond (Sutton-in-Ashfield) has had to be cancelled due to band member work commitments.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
The Hope & Anchor gig (London, Friday) and The Vic gig (Swindon, Saturday) are going ahead as planned.
We hope to see a few of you there...!
12th September 2014
Ferry across the Mersey anyone?
Saturday sees Straighten Out return to the Wirral's 'Hotel California' (back to it's original name now after a brief change to 'Revolver')
They played there last year and will be more than welcomed back this weekend by the venue management and enthusiastic punters!
The local newspaper has featured the band in their 'What's On' section, read it here:
Wirral News
See you there...!
6th September 2014
A new video clip is now up from the bands Chesterfield gig (Saturday 30th August)
Over on the Video page..Enjoy...!
20th August 2014
The Connah's Quay gig set for 12th September at the Albion Hotel has been cancelled due to issues with the local council.
We received the following communication from the venue management:
"Have to pull gig at Albion on 12th Sept. as council have given reduced closing hours and other stuff to make it not viable for us to put bands on. Much apologies".
We can only echo our disappointment with the local council...
4th August 2014
The proposed Earlswood Music Festival in Birmingham on Sunday 24th August will now NOT HAPPEN
We have been informed by the event organizer that the festival has been cancelled due to 'infrastructure' failings.
Straighten Out had no role in organising the event and their only involvement was to be performing their set on the day.
Sadly this will now not be so...apologies to all who were planning on going along to support the band...
26th July 2014
Hope you all like the new photo...!
6th June 2014
Gig date change for Bathgate and festival headliner added...
Straighten Out will be headlining on Sunday 24th August at the Earlswood Music Festival in Birmingham (Salter Street, Solihull)
It is a weekend event and camping facilities are available.
Further information will follow soon.
Also note the change of date for their Bathgate gig...it has been brought forward one week to 22nd November.
This is to avoid a clash of dates with a certain Mr. Cornwell who is gigging in the same region on the 29th November.
30th May 2014
Two Northwest of England gigs confirmed for September...
Straighten Out will hit North Wales and the Wirral on successive nights in September.
A first ever gig in Connah's Quay (just up from the Deeside Leisure Centre) will take place on Friday 12th September at The Albion Hotel.
I think this place has recently re-opened and now they are fervently promoting live music.
The following night the band venture slightly more north up to the Wirral. A return to Hotel California (formerly, briefly, known as Revolver). The band played their first gig there last year and the owner was very keen to get them back!
So, a northwest double-night soiree from Straighten Out beckons...
See you there...!
29th May 2014
A return to Newcastle-upon-Tyne in December...
Straighten Out have been invited back to The Cluny, Newcastle after a recent private gig there that had the place rammed and rocking!
The gig falls between Xmas and New Year so you can top up on all-things Stranglers to get some necessary relief from all the jolly-holly music that will saturate the pubs and clubs as usual at this moment of the year...!
20th April 2014
An error in our email address has now been corrected. Apologies to those who recently experienced a problem when attempting to contact us. Anyone affected, please try again...thanks.
Oooops! A slight mix-up on our behalf has now been rectified...
Straighten Out's gig at the Dreadnought Rock, Bathgate, Scotland, IS STILL ON Saturday 29th November. Not as briefly stated earlier, on the 1st.
It is the gig at the Railway Venue, Bromley Cross (Bolton) that has switched to Sat. 1st November.
And their gig at the Yardbirds in Grimsby has been put back from 26th July to 23rd August.
Make a note in your diaries...!
10th April 2014
Straighten Out's gig at the Britannia, Aylesbury on Saturday 19th July has had to be cancelled due to the venue closing down.
Another victim of the times in 'austerity Britain'...
Saturday 19th April...this gig at the Holroyd Arms in Guildford is NOT a private gig. All are welcome to attend...
5th March 2014
Hope & Anchor show...
This Saturday sees the band travelling once more to the capital for the 'pre-Hammersmith Apollo Stranglers show' special across town at the famous Hope & Anchor.
Straighten Out will be playing a very high tempo set, predominantly 'Rattus-Heroes-Black&White' tracks to get your mind set for the subsequent Stranglers show itself later that night, over at the Apollo.
As mentioned previously, Straighten Out's set will begin at approx. 3.00pm and will finish for 5.30pm to allow ample time for any cross-town journeys.
As it stands a £5 entrance fee will be charged at the door.
Enjoy the show folks...and be early...!!!
Refresh your memories of their last visit there by viewing the selection of H&A videos on the 'video' page...
12th February 2014
Message of 'Thanks' from Shaggy and a great warm-up gig for pre-Hammersmith Stranglers show...
On a personal level, Shaggy would like to convey a very sincere 'thank you' to each and every one of you who sent him a message of condolence following the recent passing away of his mother. Your kind thoughts at such a sad time were comforting...
On a professional level, Shaggy and the band are pleased to be able to deliver to you a 'pre-Hammersmith Apollo Stranglers show' special performance across town at......the Hope & Anchor...!
Yes, a Straighten Out gig which you can follow up with a Stranglers gig all on the same afternoon/evening!
Straighten Out will be playing a very high tempo set, predominantly Rattus-Heroes-Black&White tracks to get your pulses running and your spirits high, especially for those planning on heading westward for the Stranglers show itself later that night.
Straighten Out's set will begin at approx. 3.00pm and will finish for 5.30pm to allow ample time for any cross-town journeys.
Anyone who attended the previous excellent 'double-header' day in 2008 (if I remember correctly?), which involved Straighten Out in the underground Ginglik pub (Shepherds Bush Green) and The Stranglers at Shepherds Bush Empire, will surely recall what an exceptional treat that day provided for all who lasted the pace...!!!
We look forward to a similar experience on 8th March...see you there...and be early...!!!
17th January 2014
Change of dates for two April gigs...
To accommodate owner John's change of circumstances at The Railway (Bromley Cross), Straighten Out have brought their gig forward one week to Saturday 5th April. As a consequence they have correspondingly re-arranged the Leeds show for the following night, Sunday 6th April.
13th January 2014
Birmingham gig added to 2014 Tour...
Straighten Out will be returning to The Roadhouse in Birmingham on Saturday 6th September.
7th January 2014
Two more gigs added to 2014 Tour...
Straighten Out have added Doncaster and Hull venues to their 2014 tour. The Leopard (Doncaster) and O'Rileys (Hull) will be visited in February and October respectively.
24th December 2013
Straighten Out 2014 Tour Dates...
Straighten Out can now confirm 21 gigs for 2014. More dates may be added at a later stage...
Have yourselves a merry festive season and we wish you all a prosperous and happy new year...!
Cheers all...x
5th December 2013
I Would Walk 500 Miles to see this band...!
Update: read additional note at end of item...
And so the curtain came down on Straighten Out's excursions to Scotland... As very nearly did the security barrier protecting the stage! The staff had to do running repairs on the barrier to keep it upright! The hoards of fans almost toppled over the barrier as Straighten Out began 'Straighten Out' and the place erupted with unrestrained joy! The attendance for this ultimate gig was exceptionally large and the band were taken aback by their presence (and outpouring of love and affection and demands for further gigs!) after their arduous journey north. The band really love Scotland (and it's inhabitants!) and always enjoyed gigging there...it's other constraints that impede continued visits across the border, as people are now aware, hence this 'farewell' show. And what a show! The usual high-energy setlist soon warmed up the crowd who seemed intent to enjoy the occasion to the max right from the start...I suppose the crashing barrier was inevitable! Straighten Out roared through tracks from 'Rattus', 'No More Heroes', 'Black and White', 'The Raven' and beyond and after they gave the crowd a short time to draw breath, pausing before an encore, who could have forseen what would confront them next...?!?! Enter Straighten Out adorned with huge 'See you Jimmy' hats with ginger wigs plus an additional ginger beard for lead Proclaimer on the night, Mick! As Phil's guitar kicked in you realised that yes, they were actually gonna play the Proclaimers '500 Miles' tune, with Mick belting out the lyrics! The crowd were as equally stunned as inclined to fall about laughing! A memorable moment indeed...hilarious. See the clip below... So, sadly Scotland bid farewell to Straighten Out as the night passed to dawn... A great effort by the band in what resulted in a 28-hour shift (33 hours for Phil!) to bring you the delights of those timeless Stranglers' classics. And a huge thank you to all who turned out to make it THE best night ever for the band up in Scotland. Your very, very vocal support was noted and greatly appreciated...as always, as well as the help and support of the venue management and staff at the Dreadnought... Cheers all..!
[Webmaster] - Update: I've not long spoken to Shaggy and I can tell you that there's been an enormous amount of activity via texts, emails, facebook and twitter all strenuously urging the band to reconsider their decision to omit Scotland from next years touring schedule. Well, it seems the 'campaign' has triumphed for, ladies and gentlemen, Bathgate (exclusively) will be 'strangled' once more as Shaggy has confirmed that Straighten Out will return to the town as one of their gigs for 2014...!
Thanks to each and everyone who offered venues and accommodation etc., to assist the band.
So, if you dwell north of England keep checking for next year's tour dates...see you Jimmy...!
24th November 2013
Great gig at Bromley Cross!
The Railway Music Venue, Bromley Cross (Bolton) never fails to impress...The crowd continues to grow as word spreads of just how good Straighten Out really are...The band are almost setting up a residency there! The gig last night was very loud and very lively and generated a superb response from the audience who writhed away all night, almost spilling on to the stage at times with shirts stripped off, sadly only by the men! Even Nice 'n' Sleazy couldn't entice the ladies to remove their tops...hmmm...
13th November 2013
Railway Music Venue up next...and Happy Anniversary to the band...!
A welcome return to Bolton is the next port of call for Straighten Out as the year's end approaches...and speaking of years, today (13th November) marks the 6th anniversary of the foundation of the band...! It's been a great adventure so far and the journey will of course continue throughout next year...keep checking the 'Live' page for future gigs
And, last but by no means least, we wish to say 'Thanks to all who have supported and encouraged us over the last six years, your attendance and enthusiasm at the shows is greatly appreciated'
[Webmaster: Here's to another equally eventful six years...cheers all!]
See you on the 23rd...!
3rd October 2013
Hope &Anchor - Review and Videos added...
Two more excellent videos from Straighten Out's latest show at the Hope & Anchor have been uploaded to the video page. 'Sometimes' and 'Princess of the Street'. Many thanks to Steve Speight for his outstanding work in capturing these live shows.
Additionally, we extend are thanks to 'ElvisInThe Clouds' for providing us with a review of the gig. We appreciate his unbiased (of course!) description of events...
Another great night had by all...seemingly...
23rd September 2013
Hope &Anchor - storming gig...
Straighten Out's latest show at the Hope & Anchor was boisterous to say the least! It was indeed a wonderfully exuberant mass of fans that almost brought the keyboard racks tumbling down on more than one occasion...! The show flowed as the band fed the crowd and the crowd nourished the band and once again Straighten Out managed to satiate their rapturous fans. A storming gig. A very sincere 'thank you' to all who attended the show...we look forward to the next instalment...!
Two new video clips from the set are now up on the 'Video' page - check them out!
20th September 2013
Hope &Anchor - spiritual home...
Straighten Out appear once again at the 'spiritual home' of The Stranglers tonight. The Stranglers cut their teeth at this legendary London venue and Straighten Out have performed admirably at this place to recreate those heady times from the epic early years of The Stranglers.
I would urge you to read Alan Hillier's article on the 'Reviews' page.
"...and a lot of people missed out on something very special last night ..BUT If you would have told me 35 years ago that I would have been standing in the basement of the Hope and Anchor on an evening in June 2011 listening to a Stranglers tribute band I would have thought that impossible beyond anybodys wildest dreams, but last night I was and I have to say that it was truly amazing. When I initially thought about going I had some reservations, but any doubt about the quality of this band were blown away in seconds as they launched into their set. Straighten Out are simply brilliant. They are the first Tribute band I have ever seen, ever, and the word Tribute suddenly takes on a new resonance with me because thats exactly what they did, they paid tribute to some of the greatest British songs that, in my opinion, have ever been written and played them with consummate skill, style and passion. The level of their musicianship was astonishing as they brought these incredible songs back to life in a venue that holds so many memories for me personally and I want to take this opportunity to thank Shaggy and all the boys for a memorable step back in time, evoking some fantastic recollections. For any Stranglers fan this band are simply unmissable and I wholeheartedly endorse them without reservation and cant wait to see them in action again".
"...visions of The Stranglers. I watched, I listened and occasionally I closed my eyes. Straighten out delivered last night and once again all I can add is . Thank you". [Al Hillier]
So, see you all there...!
8th September 2013
Straighten Out - Scotland Announcement:
Lamentably, the band have been forced to the conclusion that the Bathgate gig in November will be their farewell gig to Scotland.
The financial demands on the band when undertaking such trips to Scotland has now become excessive.
The hardest part of their decision has been consideration for the wonderful fans who repeatedly turned up over what has been six marvellous years. Straighten Out always valued your support and the assistance of the venues and staff. The band stress that their decision is in no way a judgement on the country, venues or fans. The band have had many great nights across the border.
Openly and honestly, the sheer financial burden is now too much to bear.
Straighten Out are fully committed to the Bathgate gig and we hope that all you loyal fans up there can pack the place out and make it a gathering to remember as the curtain comes down on Straighten Out's Caledonian adventures...
Thanks again to all in Scotland who helped and supported the band over the years...
Straighten Out
7th September 2013
Three Tuns gig cancelled...
Tonight's gig at the Three Tuns, Gateshead has unfortunately been cancelled due to transportation failure...
The band's van experienced serious brake problems on last night's trip to Glasgow and subsequently had to call upon the breakdown services to rescue them and get them home safe and sound (after the gig, thankfully). As a consequence of their tribulations the band are unable to get themselves and their multitude of equipment up to Gateshead for the scheduled gig later today.
We apologise for the cancellation and inconvenience to our dedicated fans.
The band informed the venue manager of their situation immediately, even though it was the very early hours of the morning, to give him the maximum amount of time to possibly alter plans. We would like to convey to you the heartfelt response to the band's plight from the Three Tuns venue manager...: "F**cking Hopeless".
As Shaggy reacted: "I don't need messages like 'F**cking Hopeless' after the journey we have just had, an 8 hour trip back from Glasgow...(with the breakdown service)...that's why you got a text at the time you did so you could try and sort something first thing and not at the last minute".
Nobody's pleased when a gig is cancelled, least of all the guys who virtually live for the band, but inconveniences will happen, hey, that's life...which the band also cherish, and severe brake failure can put that in serious jeopardy.
Again, apologies and we trust you will understand...
4th September 2013
Gig review from the recent Greyhound (Beeston) show and Scotland/Gateshead up next...
A review of Straighten Out's July gig at the Greyhound in Beeston has been added to the 'Reviews' page and we expect more gig reviews to follow soon...!
The band head back up to the very hospitable Glasgow this Friday to perform once more on the ferry in the river. A unique venue and atmosphere for all the toilers up there...! Gateshead's Three Tuns is the next stop on Saturday as the band make their way homeward via the delights of the Geordie outpost upon the Tyne! Catch them along the way and enjoy another 'Stranglers' night out...
20th August 2013
The Railway Venue next up...
Straighten Out make a most welcome return to The Railway Music Venue, Bromley Cross (Bolton) this Saturday. It is always a great evening in a pub where the management really appreciate live music and which, throughout the year, caters for a wide range of tastes.
The band always enjoy playing this venue and I can personally assure you that the fans most certainly welcome them being there!
I (and the band!) look forward to seeing you there this weekend...Don't be late...!
26th July 2013
Tonight's gig cancelled...
Straighten Out WILL NOT be appearing at Victoria (Biker Pub), Leicester tonight.
The financial restrictions imposed have made it unfeasible for the band considering their travelling/accomodation expenses.
The venue proposed an 80%/20% doors sales split (in the venues favour) with a mere £4 entrance fee...even if a hundred people attented that wouldn't cover the band's fuel costs.
So, regrettably the band have no option but to cancel this gig...after all, they are not a charity!
We will add that all other gigs are unaffected and will proceed as listed on the 'Live' page...
12th July 2013
Crewe gigs...
Straighten Out are having to alter their arrangements regarding the two scheduled Crewe gigs this year.
The 10th August gig has been cancelled due to family commitments and for the 9th November gig the venue wanted us to reschedule the date so it will now probably take place early next year...
We apologise to fans who were making plans to attend either gig but we hope to see you all real soon...
8th July 2013
Nottinghan gig this month...
Straighten Out WILL be playing at The Greyhound, Beeston, Nottingham on Saturday 20th July...
An oversight on our behalf led to the gig's omission on the gig guide page but this show is definitely ON...
Don't be late...!
1st June 2013
R.I.P. Gary Holt...(26/7/62 - 28/5/13)
Straighten Out are saddened to hear that Gary Holt, long-term friend of the band (in all it's incarnations), passed away this week.
We offer our sincere condolences to his family and all his friends at this sad time. He suffers no more, may he now rest in peace.
Mick (keyboards) has kindly written a piece in appreciation of their frienship of the good man...:
'It is with great sadness that on Tuesday 28th of May, after suffering with terminal liver cancer, Gaz Holt passed away. He had been on many tours with the band over the years, including the first incarnation of The Stranglers tribute 'Orange Alert' /' Four More Heroes'.
He had a passion for football and was a dedicated England and Manchester United supporter. And when the band toured Scotland, he would often wear his England shirt and wander off to sample the local brew, nobody ever took any offence to this...he was very amiable.
Gaz was also an avid fan of Punk & New Wave bands, and in particular a fan of The Stranglers...he even attended their now legendary Battersea Park gig back in '78.
Out of all the tracks by The Stranglers, one of his favourites was 'Down in the Sewer', and at one of the early 'Four More Heroes' gigs, he was constantly asking for 'Sewer' to be played, and when we finally got around to play 'Sewer', Gaz, who by this time was worse for wear, fell over whacking his head on the corner of a speaker cab, and missed the song completely, he had been taken outside semi-unconscious!
We had some great times and enjoyed a lot of funny and sometimes bizarre moments with him'.
He will be sadly missed. R.I.P. Gaz - Mick Turley
Straighten Out - (Mick, Shaggy, Phil and Micky P.)
And the Apple Gang - Andy, Phil, & Fatbus Jim.
Four More Heroes - Jon, Nick, & Howard.
And not forgetting Andy Clogg.
15th May 2013
A great start to the tour...
Straighten Out shook up their setlist for the Birkenhead gig and more than a few surprises were integrated into their show...
As a flavour of what to expect think more 'Raven', 'MenInBlack' and 'La Folie' era and, I shall reveal, a mighty rendition of 'Always The Sun'...! It was a truly outstanding gig, which reverberated throughout the Revolver and the crowd were bouncing along to the songs from the outset, quite a lively night stretched into early morning as the band played on until 1.00am - due to the later start time.
On the way home I'm thinking 'I can't wait to catch up with them again'...as I drive through a certain Mersey tunnel...!
See some more of you fans on the road soon too...
9th April 2013
2013 touring begins...
The wait is over...Straighten Out start their lastest tour this Saturday at the Yardbirds in Grimsby and then head west to Birkenhead to play for their first time at the Revolver a fortnight later.
We look forward to seeing you on the road during 2013...
6th February 2013
Two new gigs added...plus three new videos...
An August gig at the Roadhouse, Birmingham has been added and the first gig of 2014, yes, next year, has been confirmed, at the Tropic in Ruislip. Speaking of which, three excellent videos from their recent gig there can now be viewed on the 'media page'. Check them out...and a big, big 'Thank You' to Steve Speight who's skills and endeavour made these videos possible.
Listen out for the council complaint at the start of the 'Straighten Out' tune...'the bass is too loud'??? I would have suggested that they turn their hearing-aids off temporarily then...or simply vacate the premises and leave people to enjoy themselves...haha!
The Stranglers:
The Stranglers came to prominence during the mid-70's and thrived as outlaws on the Punk/New Wave scene that exploded across the UK in the latter period of that decade - much to the annoyance of the contemporary media! Their first three albums 'Rattus Norvegicus', 'No More Heroes' and 'Black and White' spawned such huge 'hits' as: 'Peaches', 'No More Heroes' and 'Nice'n'Sleazy'. These albums, reflecting the times, were full of tunes that were harsh and aggresive yet contained enough melody and humour to further intrigue and excite. 'Peaches' gave The Stranglers their first top-ten chart placing, though the song had to be edited before national radio and television airings were permitted!
Deliberate changes in musical direction then created 'The Raven', 'Men In Black' and 'La Folie' - a trio of exquisite albums that brought to light such tracks as: 'The Raven', 'WaltzinBlack' and 'Golden Brown'. Not resting on their laurels as 'Golden Brown' sales went ballistic, The Stranglers next adopted a more 'european' and acoustic style, augmented at times by a brass section. This shift produced the more gentle 'Feline' and 'Aural Sculpture' albums with prominent hits being 'European Female' and 'Skin Deep'. The rich vein of singles continued as 'Alway's The Sun' and '96 Tears' were taken from the 'Dreamtime' and 'Ten' albums respectfully. A magnificent cover of 'All Day and All of the Night' rocketed into the UK top-ten in the middle of the latter two releases to add to The Stranglers incredible collection.
The band's following significant change in 'style' was structural. Hugh Cornwell departed and Paul Roberts and John Ellis joined as the band metamorphosed into a five-piece with distinctive frontman Paul Roberts taking over on vocals. A quartet of albums 'In The Night', 'About Time', 'Written In Red' and 'Coup de Grace' were released, maintaining the diverse nature of the band, confirmed by the tracks: 'Heaven or Hell', 'Sugar Bullets', 'Golden Boy', 'In Heaven She Walks', 'Coup de Grace' and 'In The End'.
As the millenium arrived, rather than the end of the earth as predicted by some eccentrics, a new star actually appeared in the form of Baz Warne. Baz, as lead guitarist, replaced John Ellis, and the harder edge was back in the band's output as witnessed by the ultimate triumvirate of albums, 'Norfolk Coast', 'Suite XVI' and 'Giants'. Baz also assumed co-vocal duties on 'Suite XVI' and 'Giants' with JJ Burnel as Paul Roberts had retired from the band. This triplet of albums included tracks such as: 'Norfolk Coast', 'Big Thing Coming', 'Dutch Moon', 'Spectre of Love', 'Unbroken', 'Relentless', 'Freedom Is Insane', 'Time Was Once On My Side' and 'Mercury Rising'. Exuding raw energy and subtlety in varying degrees throughout, these albums indicated a resurgence of creativity and activity for the band, reaping critical acclaim for their music and rewarded by swelling crowds on their intensified tours.
With, as ever, Jet Black and Dave Greenfield providing the foundation to the greatest British rock band of all time The Stranglers have produced an extraordinary catalogue of music that is so energetic or calming, evocative or provocative, subtle or 'in your face' - but whatever the mood of music, it's always guaranteed to generate a reaction...
Tremendous versatlity and vigor, innate traits of a band that has maintained it's presence on the world's stages for a staggering five decades...Deservingly so...
A selection of tracks from the vast catalogue: '(Just Get A) Grip (On Yourself)', 'Down In The Sewer', 'Hanging Around', 'Something Better Change', 'Bring On The Nubiles', 'Bitching', 'Straighten Out', 'Toiler On The Sea', 'Tank', 'Walk On By', 'Duchess', 'Thrown Away', 'Who Wants The World?', 'Strange Little Girl', 'No Mercy', 'Midnight Summer Dream', 'Golden Boy', 'Valley Of The Birds', 'Sommat Outta Nowt', 'Giants', 'Boom Boom'
Studio Albums (17): 'Rattus Norvegicus', 'No More Heroes', 'Black And White', 'The Raven', '(The Gospel According To) The Men In Black', 'La Folie', 'Feline', 'Aural Sculpture', 'Dreamtime', 'Ten', 'In The Night', 'About Time', 'Written In Red', 'Coup De Grace', 'Norfolk Coast', 'Suite XVI', 'Giants'.


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MSSL Space Plasma Science Nuggets
High-time-resolution observations of an FTE using Cluster
Publication date: 29 September 2014
We have presented the Cluster observations of a crater FTE on 12 February 2007, when the quartet was located in the low-latitude boundary layer, and widely separated on the magnetopause plane. The passage of the structure was sequentially observed by Cluster 2, 3, 4 and 1 respectively, analysed in detail. But what are flux transfer events, and why are they important within the magnetosphere?
New and improved analytic expressions for ULF wave radiation belt radial diffusion coefficients
Publication date: 31 March 2014
Ozeke et al. [2014] presented analytic expressions for ULF wave-derived radiation belt radial diffusion coefficients, as a function of L and Kp, which can easily be incorporated into global radiation belt transport models. The diffusion coefficients are derived from statistical representations of ULF wave power, electric field power mapped from ground magnetometer data, and compressional magnetic field power from in situ measurements.
Detailed azimuthal structure of the substorm current wedge
Publication date: 12 February 2014
During the most dynamic auroral displays, known as substorm, electrical current is diverted from the magnetosphere through the ionosphere. The passage of this current through the upper atmosphere causes the gas to glow giving us the aurora. Since the 1970s it has been thought that this diverted current forms a "substorm current wedge" with upwards current on the duskward side and downward current on the dawnward side.
Automated determination of auroral breakup during the substorm expansion phase using all-sky imager data
Publication date: 1 February 2014
MSSL researchers participated in the development of a novel method for quantitatively and routinely identifying auroral breakup following substorm onset using the THEMIS (Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms) all-sky imagers.
The detailed spatial structure of field-aligned currents comprising the substorm current wedge
Publication date: 1 December 2013
We present a comprehensive two-dimensional view of the field-aligned currents (FACs) during the late growth and expansion phases for three isolated substorms utilizing in situ observations from the Active Magnetosphere and Planetary Electrodynamics Response Experiment and from ground-based magnetometer and optical instrumentation from the Canadian Array for Realtime Investigations of Magnetic Activity and Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms ground-based arrays.
Discovery of the action of a geophysical synchrotron in the Earth's Van Allen radiation belts
Publication date: 1 November 2013
Although the Earth's Van Allen radiation belts were discovered over 50 years ago, the dominant processes responsible for relativistic electron acceleration, transport and loss remain poorly understood. Here we show evidence for the action of coherent acceleration due to resonance with ultra-low frequency waves on a planetary scale.
The influence of magnetospheric convection and magnetopause motion on Radiation Belt electrons
Publication date: 30 June 2013
Understanding the acceleration, transport and loss of relativistic electrons in Earth's magnetosphere is a high-priority international science objective. Observations indicate that there are a vast number of effects to be considered in this region ranging from large-scale global effects to effects on the electron gyroscale and from the interaction of electrons with electromagnetic wave processes, to global changes in the Earth's magnetosphere.
Poleward Boundary Intensifications and Bursty Bulk Flows do not coherently drive the substorm current wedge
Publication date: 1 June 2013
Rae et al. [2013] published a comment on a recent Nishimura et al. [2012] paper that hypothesized that individual flow bursts created the field-aligned currents (FACs) that form the substorm current wedge (SCW). In their comment, Rae et al. [2013] systematically broke down the underpinning assumptions of the Nishimura paper.
Structure and variability of the auroral acceleration region
Publication date: 5 February 2013
Bright auroral arc appear when charged particles from the magnetosphere are accelerated into the upper atmosphere. Collisions between charged particles and neutrals excite the electrons in the neutral particles which then de-excite by emitting auroral light. Particles, in particular electrons, are accelerated out of the magnetosphere and into the atmosphere by magnetic-field-aligned electric potential drops in a region known as the auroral acceleration region (AAR). In a recent paper, Forsyth et al. [2012] investigated the temporal variability and spatial structure in one such region.
What is the source of magnetotail flux-ropes?
Publication date: 12 December 2011
Travelling compression regions (TCRs) are perturbations in the magnetotail lobe magnetic field caused by structures moving Earthward or tailward within the plasma sheet. Previous works have suggested that these structures are created by either time-dependant reconnection occurring at a single X-line, forming a flux-bulge-type structure, or space-variant reconnection at multiple X-lines, forming flux-rope-type structures. By analysing a TCR and its source structure using the Cluster spacecraft, Beyene et al. (2011) have endeavoured to determine which of these mechanisms creates TCRs.

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Important FHA Guidelines for Borrowers
The FHA, or Federal Housing Administration, provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders. FHA insures these loans on single family and multi-family homes in the United States and its territories. It is the largest insurer of residential mortgages in the world, insuring tens of millions of properties since 1934 when it was created. Learn more about FHA loan requirements and guidelines.
FHA Mortgage Insurance
FHA insured loans require mortgage insurance to protect lenders against losses that result from defaults on home mortgages.
FHA Loan Limits
FHA lending limits vary based on a variety of housing types and the state and county in which the property is located.
Your Loan Checklist
Before you start the loan process, you'll want to be prepared for the loan application. Have your information organized and ready for your loan officer. Be prepared to pay for property appraisal and a credit report.
FHA Closing Costs
While FHA defines which closing costs are allowable as charges to the borrower, the specific costs and amounts that are deemed reasonable and customary are determined by each local FHA office.
FHA Debt Ratios
In order to prevent homebuyers from getting into a home they cannot afford, FHA guidelines have been set in place requiring borrowers and/or their spouse to qualify according to set debt to income ratios.
FHA Credit Issues
An FHA loan applicant's past credit performance that demonstrates good credit history and a solid track record of timely payments will likely be eligible for the mortgage.
FHA Tips for Home Owners and Home Buyers:
Useful information about FHA refinance loans, new FHA loans, and the guidelines that HUD wants you to follow.
Today the mission of the FHA includes helping borrowers get amounts they qualify for, and assisting lenders by reducing their risk in issuing loans.
If you have had credit problems in the past, the FHA recommends a Consumer Credit Counseling program to avoid being denied an FHA loan.
If you submit FHA paperwork electronically, the FHA TOTAL Scorecard is used to measure the credit risk of all FHA loans submitted through the automatic underwriting system.
The FHA asks for a lot of information on your FHA loan application. You will need to provide the FHA with a wide range of details.
The FHA asks that veterans submit the DD Form 214 along with their FHA loan application paperwork. The DD Form 214 is the official record of discharge from the Armed Forces.
If you have an FHA loan or HUD insured mortgage, you may have paid an "up-front" mortgage insurance premium at the closing of your house.
The 203(b) FHA Fixed Rate Mortgage Loan Program is the widely used FHA home loan, especially among first time home buyers.
FHA loans do not come directly from the FHA. The FHA guarantees home loans, reducing the risk to lenders and offering increased borrowing power to qualified applicants.
To pre-qualify for this mortgage, you should be ready to demonstrate employability, job stability and reliability.
In early 2006, a HUD press release announced an increase of nearly thirty thousand dollars in FHA-insured home loan money being made available to borrowers for single-family home mortgages.
FHA Loan Articles
Lenders are responsible for making sure a property lives up to local requirements, community sewage systems are properly licensed, and these systems are adequate enough to service the property.
The borrower who has a parent paying student loan debt every month may be able to show the cash income from that payment is stable and reliable. Debt listed in their own name can and probably will be included in debt-to-income ratio calculations.
The FHA Bad Credit Loan myth is a common one, but the truth of the matter is that FHA loan rules, as printed in HUD 4155.1, do list minimum credit scores.
When applying for an FHA home loan, some lenders may ask for tax paperwork as part of the application process. Some borrowers may wonder if this is legal, or an acceptable practice for home loans in general.
FHA loan applicants should compare rates and terms with competing lenders to try to get the most favorable terms on the loan or refinance loan. Down payment rules for FHA loans require a minimum 3.5% down compared to up to 20% for conventional loans.


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LG Electronics Inc., South Korea's second-largest electronics maker, said it has decided to sell digital cameras in the third quarter of this year, hoping to increase its consumer business.
The decision is expected to intensify a fierce competition in South Korea's fast-growing digital camera market, where Japanese manufacturers such as Olympus and Sony and local company Samsung Techwin Co. are struggling to boost sales.
The move was widely expected when LG Electronics earlier this year made inroads into flash memory cards, which are mainly used for mobile devices such as personal digital assistants, MP3 players, and digital cameras.
Because LG Electronics has no production facilities for digital cameras, production will be done in Taiwan, while the company will be responsible for planning and design, the company said.
In the third quarter, LG Electronics will begin selling two models with 3-megapixel and 4-megapixel resolution each. However, the company plans to export them for the time being.
"We have not decided exactly when domestic sales will begin, but it could not happen this year," an LG Electronics official said. (Yonhap)
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As children throughout Lao PDR return to school this month, they are joined in the classroom by a record number of children with autism spectrum disorder.
Until only quite recently, autistic children have typically been excluded from attending regular schools with other children their age. Their unusual social behaviours can be discomforting for some, and this has led many to incorrectly think of them as strange, slow, or even mentally ill. Some teachers have been known to exclude autistic children from their classrooms because they perceived them to be misbehaved and disruptive. As a result of such misconceptions, autistic children have often been stigmatised and left behind.
However, thanks to the hard work of the Association for Autism (AfA), some of these misconceptions are being addressed and increasing numbers of autistic children are now making the transition to inclusive mainstream schooling. This year, as many as 15 children have made the transition to mainstream schools in Vientiane with the help of the AfA. Most of these children attend Saphanthong Neua Primary School which has graciously agreed to work with the AfA to establish an inclusive education program for children with autism and other developmental disorders, although two children also commenced high school at Phayawat High School. This marks the first time that a child diagnosed with autism attend secondary school in Lao PDR.
Until now, inclusive education in Laos has mostly focussed on making schools accessible for children with physical disabilities. Now though, children with intellectual disabilities and developmental disorders are also being considered and accommodated.
To ease their transition into inclusive mainstream schooling, five special education teachers trained and funded by the AfA accompany the children to continue the basic education and the therapies that they have received at the Vientiane Autism Centre (VAC).
Founded in 2009 and operated by the AfA, the VAC is a special education facility in Vientiane that provides therapy and educational services to children with autism. There, students undergo a range of physical, cognitive and sensory therapies, as well as life skills training and basic education. The VAC is currently the only centre of its kind in the country, though the AfA continues to engage with the Government for the establishment of a special education program and the construction of other facilities in the Lao PDR.
"We are very encouraged by the increasing acceptance of people with autism here in Laos, both among the general population as well as from the Government", said Ms. Viengsam Indavong, President of the Association for Autism. "People with autism are not damaged; they are simply different. They understand and interact with the world around them in their own way. It is up to us as a society to help them grow and to live full and productive lives". Ms. Indavong, the mother of an autistic child herself, is well aware of the importance of a supportive environment. "With the right support, children with autism can succeed. The fact that a number of our children are now attending mainstream schools with other children is proof of this".
Nine-year-old Weston is one of the children with autism now attending mainstream school with the help of the AfA. In his school uniform, Weston appears to be just like all of his classmates. He enjoys playing games and is an active participant in the classroom. He is also one of the smartest children in his class and consistently scores high grades. Last year, Weston scored the overall second highest mark of all children in Grade 3 at Saphanthong Neua Primary School.
"Weston is living proof that children with autism are not resistant to learning", added Ms. Indavong. "They are not slow. They are not mentally ill. They are not an embarrassment who should be shunned or ignored. They need our help, and we have an obligation to give it to them".
Though Weston is a shining example of what children with autism can achieve, he is not the only success story. The fact that there are now more autistic children attending mainstream schools than ever before is testament to the valuable work being carried out by the AfA and a clear demonstration of what can be done with the right approach and support.
"We are very proud of our collaboration with Saphanthong Neua Primary School", said Ms. Indavong. "They have opened their classrooms and their hearts to our children. It is our sincere hope that one day in the not too distant future, more children will be able to attend and succeed at school just like Weston and the others are doing now. Although, just as our children need our support to succeed, we will need your help to achieve this goal".
The AfA was officially registered as a non-profit association under the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2012, although they have been promoting the rights of persons with autism since 2005 when the parents and guardians of children with autism began working together to support and provide for the special needs of their children. More information about the Association, their work, and how you can help them help children with autism in Laos PDR is available online on their website at: www.laoautism.org.


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Allen Baca was born on April 15, 1921. He was raised in the south farming community of Orange Grove, Texas.
Baca served over four years in the Army Air Force during World War II as a radio operator/gunner with the 487th Bomb Group. He completed 33 missions over Europe during the war and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal.
In 1945, he married Mary Dutton, and they settled in Corpus Christi. They had three daughters and two sons. Allen was the editor and publisher of the Corpus Christi Parish Post, the Nueces County Catholic Diocesean newspaper, for 14 years.
In his early 50's, Baca received a degree in Criminology from Sam Houston State University. In the early 1970's, he took a job in the Probation Department in Karnes City and several surrounding counties. In 1976, he accepted the opportunity to work for the Texas Commission on Jail Standards in Austin which launched a state career that would take him to retirement as he also worked in the Department of Community Affairs for the Texas Department on Aging. With the influence from his job at the Texas Department on Aging, Baca implemented many new programs to help senior citizens and senior centers. Baca realized the need for persons on probation to get their education. Baca began volunteering with the Bell County Jail GED Program which led to Baca forming a GED program for seniors while working with the Texas Department on Aging. His program went into nearly 100 senior centers, and as a result of the literacy program, several senior centers participated in the first senior spelling bee.
Baca moved his family to Round Rock in October of 1976 and lived here for 26 years. "Round Rock was his hometown," Eileen Clary said (Baca's daughter). "He delighted in the fast paced growth of the city. When we visited, he would insist that he show us the new construction of shopping centers, factories, and housing developments that were popping up in Round Rock. He enjoyed being a part of the city's growth, and served for several years on the Planning and Zoning commission."
Baca was one of several Round Rock senior citizens who recognized the need for a Senior Activity Center in the City of Round Rock. With no official building or activity center, a group of Round Rock senior citizens were meeting in a small cottage building owned by the Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities Inc. (WBCO) which provides a nutrition program to senior citizens.
In 1990, Baca gathered his peers and led the Round Rock Senior "Think Tank," a volunteer group which worked with the City of Round Rock to implement Round Rock's first official City Senior Activity Center. Baca proposed that the former bank building at 201. E. Main Street be transformed into the Round Rock Senior Activity Center.
The cost to refurbish the bank building was $34,000. At a special City Council meeting, Mayor Mike Robinson and the Council arranged with Baca that if he and his Think Tank members could raise half of the cost, the city would match the other half of the funds.
Luckily, back when Baca worked for the Department of Community Affairs, he developed "Project Bootstrap" which gave information on fundraising and foundations. So in February of 1992, with Baca's experience in foundation work and knowledge, the Think Tank filed Articles of Incorporation with the State of Texas and qualified for 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Baca was able to make the Think Tank a 501 c3 non-profit charitable organization, which is now known as the Round Rock Senior Citizens Foundation which is still an integral part of the fundraising and planning of senior programs. Through a series of fundraisers and hard work, the Think Tank raised the needed $17,000 which led to the opening of the Round Rock Senior Activity Center on October 25, 1993.
Besides timelessly working to promote senior activities in Round Rock, Baca had many hobbies. His son, Tom Baca said he always had a special place in his heart for planting and pruning, specifically rose bushes, of which he had over 30 different varieties, at one time. Baca was a member of the Austin Rose Society.
"Dad was constantly pruning, feeding and caring for roses in some way, and he really enjoyed cutting fresh roses. I remember one year dad entered a rose contest and he meticulously pruned and primped this one rose relying on it to open just in time for the show…Well if you knew my dad, 'perfect timing' was not something he could rely on! Needless to say his 'show winner' was nowhere near ready to be displayed at the time of the show, but that didn't stop him! He went with his second choice and put together a display that got a lot of recognition," Tom said.
Baca's love of planting influenced the first annual Daffodil Bulb Sale for the senior center in efforts to increase the beautification of Round Rock. Several members and volunteer groups served as gardeners to plant the bulbs throughout the community. The tradition continues with the sale of hundreds of bulbs annually as a fundraiser for the Round Rock Senior Center and the planting of bulbs annually along the city's flower beds by Parks and Recreation staff.
In May 2003, the Round Rock Senior Foundation members furthered the impact of the Daffodil sale, by leading the efforts for the City of Round Rock to be officially recognized as "The Daffodil Capital of Texas" by the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas.
Baca's legacy is state-wide. Baca started Grandparent's Day in Texas. He convinced former Governor Mark White to declare a special day in honor of mature residents who make Texas what it is today. In 2002, Baca volunteered his time and worked on House Bill 514 to help the Tiguas and two other tribes have gaming operations on existing reservations.
Baca was recognized by the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce for his community service as the 1994 Round Rock Senior Citizen of the Year. In 2001, Baca was awarded the Local Legend Award from The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Round Rock, an award which recognizes Round Rock citizens who have had a positive and lasting impact on the culture, development, and history of our community and who exemplify the very essence of Round Rock. In addition, Baca received the National Daily Points of Light Award given by The Points of Light Foundation and the Volunteer Center National Network, in partnership with the Knights of Columbus and the Corporation for National Service. It is designed to honor individuals and organizations that have made a commitment to connect Americans through service to help meet critical need in their communities and in the nation.
Baca died on November 5, 2002, at the age of 81. He is being recognized in Spring 2006 with the opening of the Allen R. Baca Center for Senior and Community Activities to honor all the accomplishments of his life and the work he did for the Round Rock Senior Citizen Community.


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pon1 Posts: 196Seconded hugely re: Sub Calgary. I really like dealing with Terry Bharti, he's been there forever and is a genuine, no BS kind of guy. So is Jack, the sales manager. As for servicing, great so far (5 years) if a little pricey, maybe it's the effect of a joint dealership with Jaguar. There is an independent Subaru specialist in Calgary (Allmakes? Allsubaru? something like that). I have heard they are good but I dont have any experience with them.
rkru Posts: 16I'm in the process of buying a 05 VDC & went through Cars at Cost. On the outbacks, the markup is about 10%, so the dealer then adds a markup of about $1,200 to the invoice price. He's currently trying to find me my colour: Monotone Gold. My deal was a bit more complicated as I was trading in a car (low mileage but some scratches) and we settle on less than I wanted but well up from what was originally offered. Will sign once I get a delivery confirmation as I think the deal is fair. I went in prepared which helped.
Don't know anything about APA
I just bought a used 03 Legacy GT. The driver side floor mat hook is broken right out of the base. I noticed that when I exit the car, its hard not to push on the mat with your foot. I phoned the dealer and was told they would sell me a replacement for a few bucks. Apparently, it fastens to the seat bolts. Anyone else tried this? How well does it work? How easy is it to do? I'm not worried about the cost - just don't want to spend an hour driving to the dealer and 1/2 hr installing if its not a good solution.
Also, any advice on where to get accessories? The dealer has some rubber mats but says they are not exact fit. I'd rather get a custom fit for rubber ones. Has anyone tried buying accessories online like subarupartsmall.com? I'm thinking of getting a spoiler with matching paint.
It came in on Aug 2nd. I finally got around to installing it. Centaur Subaru of Calgary gave it to me free of charge although there is noramlly a cost. There were no instructions with it. It just fastens onto the seat bolt. Easy to do yourself. At first, it didn't look like it would line up properly but it does hold the mat mat in place.">
I am looking for winter tires. I currently have P205/55/R16 on my 03Legacy GT. The APA site says I should go with a minus conversion for winter. The wheel is smaller but the tire diameter larger with this type of conversion. Does anyone know what Subaru recommends and how I can find the correct conversion? A local tire dealer wants to sell me Toyo G02+ which seem a good compromise between ice/snow/pavement. I'm also looking at Michelin Pilot Alpins. The Blizzak Revo is not so good on the pavement according to my research so far.
bigbadboss101 Posts: 54Go to either www.tirerack.com, or www.tiretrend.com. You can put in your car, and it gives you the stardard OEM wheel size, or comparable options. A 15" would probably be in the 60's series.
From what I have seen and read the Michelin X-ice seems to be good, as is the Revo. Nokian is a good choice, and Hankook, Kumho for lower cost yet good tires.
I am looking myself.
You are right hondafriek. I got confused. I need a smaller rim with higher profile. Here is what the APA site says...
"The owners of cars equipped with low profile tires should definitely consider switching to higher profile winter tires mounted on wheels of a smaller diameter. Low profile winter tires are less effective and tend to facilitate the accumulation of snow within the wheels. For more information on downsizing the wheels on your vehicle, check the section about minus one and minus two conversions in this guide."
My Subaru manual says I should not change from the factory size so I better just find an exact fit winter rim and tires as per the door sticker.
Why is there no posts since 2006.
I have a Justy,Impreza & a Legacy.That's how much I like
Subaru's. 89 Justy is a little rusty but still running.
Same with the 93 Impreza which has over 400,000km.
Just bought a 90 Legacy,little rusty with 246,000km.
U just can't kill the engines if U keep good Synthetic
Oil in them.
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downeastdave Posts: 1Hi
I'm a new owner of a '91 Justy which has required some work to get rolling. I'm currently in need of a brake drum as mine is ruined. The car is a 4WD GL, standard trans. and the drum has a splined hub which slides onto the drive shaft. The center spacer and washer are missing as well.
Hi Karen,tried 2 of my Canadian Suppliers but have none on hand.None even listed on
model search. Brake disc but no drums, I assume U tried the Dealers.What Province
are U located in. I have one more source,trying to reach them by the wknd. Will get
back to U. Have a Happy New Year.
Wow, that's pretty specific. Not a whole lot of Subaru Crew members here still own Loyales. My cousin had one but sold it in 2004.
Here's a suggestion from left field - search for the part on-line, then look to see if there are any images that might show where it should go.
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October 15 2004
US-China Commission Releases Study on the Impact of US Production Shifts to China
Co-authored by Kate Bronfenbrenner, Director of Labor Education Research
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission today released a study titled The Changing Nature of Corporate Global Restructuring: The Impact of Production Shifts on Jobs in the U.S., China, and Around the Globe. The study was jointly prepared for the Commission by Dr. Kate Bronfenbrenner (left) of Cornell University and Dr. Stephanie Luce of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
The authors conducted an extensive media-tracking exercise that examined a broad array of media sources for news of firm and job relocations. The study covered the period January 1, 2004 to March 31, 2004, and constitutes a follow-up to a prior study done for the Commission covering the period October 1, 2000 to April 30, 2001.
Commission Chairman C. Richard DAmato stated that This important study attempts to fill a severe knowledge gap in our understanding of the nature and scope of U.S. production shifts to China and elsewhere. The Commission has been on the front lines of urging Congress to enact corporate reporting requirements to get this vital information, and this report further highlights the need for such measures.
Among the key findings of the study are the following:
- Production shifts out of the US particularly to Mexico, China, India, and other Asian countries have seen a major increase in the last three years.
- The pace of job shifts to China has grown considerably over the last three years. Over the same period, job shifting to India has grown at a faster pace - albeit from a much lower base. During just the first three months of this year, there were 58 such shifts to China documented across a range of industries as compared to 25 shifts to China during a similar period in 2001.
- The report projects that nearly 100,000 jobs will move from the U.S. to China as a result of production shifts in 2004 based on extrapolating the data it collected during the limited period of the study.
- The reports media tracking methodology likely only captures approximately two-thirds of production shifts to Mexico and about a third of production estimates to other countries. Accordingly, these data suggest that in 2004 as many as 406,000 jobs will be shifted from the US to other countries compared to 204,000 jobs in 2001,of which nearly a quarter will go to China.
- Production shifts, with consequent employment loss, have spread across the economy and now affect sophisticated manufacturing industries, services, and information technology.
- All regions of the country are impacted by these shifts, but the Mid-West has been especially hard hit.
- Companies that are engaged in production shifts tend to be large, publicly held, highly profitable, and well established.
- The principal motive for production shifts to China is cost reduction rather than producing for the Chinese market.
- The number of jobs lost because of production shifts far exceeds that reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in its report on mass layoffs due to overseas relocation.
- Trade adjustment assistance to workers laid-off owing to overseas job relocation is poor, covering less than one-third of the cases where production shifts occur.
In their report, the authors note that three years after our original report to the USCC, there continues to be no government mandated reporting system to track production shifts out of the US. In its 2002 Annual Report to Congress, the Commission recommended that Congress enact a corporate reporting system to capture such data. The vital need for just such a system is highlighted by the results of the authors work.
Read the full report (pdf).
The Commission welcomes comments by researchers and interested parties on the contents, methodology and findings of the Cornell-UMass report.
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Led by Mark Rinsler or Alan Eggleston (or another qualified guide), you'll travel by horseback from ranch headquarters to the base of the Pinos Altos Mountain Range. Avid horsemen, our guides are as passionate about their animals as the day is long. When not in the saddle exploring new trails, they hike the canyons and valleys of the Gila Region to find hidden Native American sites. With a degree in cultural anthropology and a Masters in Journalism, Mark is relentless in his desire to learn about the history of the Old West, the world of Nature in the Southwest and Native American Culture in the Gila Wilderness region. Alan is an expert horseman and riding instructor, and has been the owner of the ranch since 1997. Living happily with his wife Debbie, they are living out their dream of sharing the Best of the West with like-minded horse lovers and curious international travelers.
They will show you some of the most stunning wilderness vistas imaginable! Or, share his exploration of ancient Native American village sites located along Bear Creek. Your horse will be steady and sure-footed, willing to carry you there and beyond.
Gila Wilderness Expeditions uses horses which are seasoned and safe in the mountains and rocky, rugged terrain of southwestern New Mexico and the Gila National Forest Region. Covering several diverse ecological zones, the wildlife and vegetation are abundant. Because of the isolation and the lack of human presence, including roads and motorized vehicles, the terrain traversed during the Gila Nature Expedition truly is a wilderness. As a result, almost all of the animals of the Upland Desert and Southern Rocky Mountains can be found here and can be seen most any time. Included are Javelina, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Bobcat, Mountain Lion, Bighorn Sheep, and Coyote. Close-up sightings of the elusive and rare Coati are not uncommon.
Environmentally aware of the importance of this natural resource and in our own efforts to preserve the pristine beauty of this land, Gila Wilderness Nature Rides specialize in "leave no trace" exploration and insist all adventurers responsibly bring out what they pack in. For those desiring to surround themselves with the beauty of this rugged landscape, the Gila Wilderness Nature Ride will take you on gentle, seasoned horses through rugged, pristine canyons and mountains lying within the magnificent Bear Creek and Greenwood Canyon drainage systems, and along the western edge of the legendary Gila Wilderness in southwest New Mexico. Consisting of several relaxing loop journeys, travel back in time through 30 million years on land that eventually became one of the early pioneer ranches established near the end of the Apache Wars in 1886. You will have an exclusive opportunity to explore areas accessible by invitation only, isolated and remote. This area is now known as the Double E Ranch. You will begin your journey each morning from Ranch Headquarters and return each evening to the comfort of your cozy, rustic cabin and a hearty home cooked meal..
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Four gentle seasons best describe the climatic conditions in the Gila National Forest, Gila Wilderness areas. The latitude, as well as the 5,000 - 7,000 foot elevation permits maximum enjoyment of the region during any season. Whether winter or summer, daytime temperatures are generally pleasant for hiking or horseback riding, and range from the high 80's in summer to mid-40's in winter. The area enjoys an average of 345 days of glorious sunshine and clear blue skies annually.
During this customized Gila Nature Expedition, you will have the opportunity to explore three primary plant communities and habitats:
The Riparian zone of Bear Creek, is characterized by magnificent, lush old growth cottonwoods and sycamores, ash, walnut, willow, gray oak and hackberry.
The Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts reach into the Gila, contributing to the dominant upland desert plant zone found over the plateaus, hills and lower mountains, and is characterized by juniper, pinion, scrub oak, yucca, agaves, mesquite, and prickly pear and cholla cactus. The majestic Rocky Mountains terminate in the Gila Forest, as do the Sierra Madre Mountains which stretch north from Old Mexico. The lower Greenwood Canyon drainage is an isolated high mountain valley and upper slope transitional zone characterized by ponderosa pine, Douglas Fir, giant manzanita and Gamble's Oak.
Bird, animal and insect life is abundant and varied and presents a constantly changing cast of characters and activities depending on the time of year. The area is truly a Birder's Paradise, providing sanctuary for Golden Eagles, Rufous Hummingbirds, Great Blue Herons, Greater Roadrunners, Summer Tanagers, Cardinals to name but a few.
Because of the isolation and the lack of human presence, including roads and motorized vehicles, the terrain traversed during the Nature Expedition truly is a wilderness. As a result, almost all of the animals of the Upland Desert and Southern Rocky Mountains can be found here and can be seen most any time. Included are Javelina, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Bobcat, Mountain Lion, Bighorn Sheep, and Coyote. Close-up sightings of the elusive and rare Coatimundi are not uncommon. As you might expect, most of the reptiles typical of the Upland Desert are here, too — lizards of all sizes, rattlesnakes, bull snakes, and horned toads. For those interested in insects, the insects of the Gila region are remarkable! Butterflies, beetles, scorpions and the primal-looking vinagaroon are all present.
The geology of the Gila consists primarily of a complex and diverse assemblage of Tertiary volcanic tuffs, flows and intruesives which date between 20 and 35 million years old. One New Mexico geologist once observed that it is "complex to the point of perplexity". Agate, crystalline quartz, obsidian, fluorite, zeolites, geodes and other collectible rock and mineral specimens occur in abundance over the land surface and along the river bottoms. During the time of volcanism, vast quantities of igneous material were deposited in the Gila Wilderness area. The extent and magnitude of these eruptions is difficult to comprehend, but nearly 2,500 square miles were subject to these cataclysmic events.
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Travel documents and Voucher
Flight tickets
Visa (check with your consulate)
Jeans (we recommend "Wranglers" because they don't have the double sewn, inside leg seam, reducing skin chafing).
Bicycle Shorts - yep! they are great for preventing chaffing and you can even get them with a "bum pad"!
Chinks or Chaps (if you have them)
Riding Boots (if you have them already - don't bring NEW ones!)
Long Sleeved Shirts and short sleeved T-Shirts
Riding helmet (recommended for all trips)
Riding gloves and Neck Scarf
Hat with Stampede Strings - very important!
Rain Slicker (July/August, November/December)
Medium Weight Jacket (Fall/Winter Only)
Heavy Riding Coat or Oilskin Coat (Winter Only)
Jacket or sweater for cool evenings
Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts
Underwear and socks
Bag for dirty clothes
Tennis Shoes or Hiking Boots/Shoes
Personal Toiletries
Insect protection
Personal medications
Sore cream (for the emergency)
Sewing kit
Camera; Binoculars
Sun glasses with strap
Sun block
Canteen (if you have one) - we provide you with water bottles
Small Flashlight - for the walk back to your cabin after dinner
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Hang yer hat on a set of horns! Comfortable and cozy, this little two-bedroom Bunkhouse has it's own private deck. One queen bed and one full sized bed, full bath with extra large tub, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, coffee, tea, milk, fresh bed linens and plush, thick towels. The Longhorn is comfortably air conditioned during warmer months.
This renovated ranch house is nearly 100 years old! Nestled in the trees, this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house can sleep up to 6 comfortably. Amenities include a screened veranda with rocking chairs, refrigerator, coffee maker, coffee, tea, milk, fresh bed linens, comforters and plush, thick towels. All meals, unlimited horseback riding, all cattle/ranch activities are included in your rate.
(May to September)
Western and rustic, with bunk beds that sleep 4 comfortably. Amenities include a private deck, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, coffee, tea, milk, fresh bed linens and plush, thick towels.
Hang yer hat on a set of horns! Comfortable and secluded, this cozy little two-bedroom has its own private deck complete with hitch rail for your horse! One queen bed and one full sized bed, full bath, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, coffee, tea, milk, fresh bed linens and plush, thick towels.
Billy spent many years in and around Silver City. Who knows...he may have spent a few nights here himself! (Ask to see the bed with the bullet holes!). This cozy little log cabin has all the rustic comforts. After a full day of riding, good grub and great company, hunker down in your own 'hideout'. At sun-up, treat yourself to coffee on your private deck, experiencing the incredible quite, magical colors, waiting for the stir of early morning wildlife. Perfect for a single -- or a familiar two! Amenities include queen sized bed, full shower and deep bath tub, thick towels, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker.
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
Passport Note
(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.
(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.
(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).
The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.
ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.
New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.
For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.
Visa Note
(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder's passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
Applications to:
Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).
Working Days Required
Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.
Passport Required?
Other EU
Visa Required?
Other EU
Return Ticket Required?
Other EU


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