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Anywhere but Atletico for Aguero
Atletico Madrid ace Sergio Aguero would be happy moving to England or staying in Spain - but insists his future will not be at Atletico Madrid. The 23-year-old would not rule out a move to Atletico's city rivals Real Madrid, insisting his current club was "his place of work" and that his only true loyalty was to his first professional club Independiente back in Argentina. Aguero told Radio La Red: "I don't see myself (staying) at Atletico. I could not go to Racing (Club de Avellaneda) because I am (loyal to) Independiente. I arrived there aged eight and I want to retire there. But Atletico has been my place of work in Spain. "I have given everything for the shirt and I have had a lot of fun but as far as my future is concerned, don't bet on anything." As well as Real, Aguero has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester City in England plus Italian giants Juventus, although the latter option looks less likely because of his stated desire to play in England or remain in Spain. He added: "I have made clear in my statement that I do not see myself at Atletico. "I will seek the best for me, I know that my representatives are working and for now I don't want to think about it. I will do something after the Copa America, when I am able to think calmly. "But if I said I saw myself at Atletico, I'd be lying. I'd prefer to play in Spain or England, those are the two best countries."
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Skerrit Bwoy Teaches the Art of Daggering Just in Time for Saturday's Major Lazer Show
Categories: Concert Preview, Video
In order to prepare for Saturday's Major Lazer concert at Grand Central, Skerrit Bwoy and Fader have conveniently released an instructional video explaining daggering. If you aren't familiar with daggering it's basically simulated sex (at least, we hope so) on the dancefloor. It's definitely not for shy people or the faint of heart.
In the video, Skerrit Bwoy explains several typical daggering dance moves by order of difficulty including "The DJ" and "The Chopper." Our favorite, by far, is "The Jump-Off," which also happens to be the most difficult. Gold star to anyone who at the very least attempts this move Saturday.
If you are still scratching your head asking yourself Who the fuck is Major Lazer? Don't worry, we've got you covered there too. Check out this week's print edition in which we spoke to Switch about his side project with Diplo, and the criticism and praise they've received.
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WASHINGTON PARISH, LA — On Oct. 28, Troopers and Narcotics Investigators from Louisiana State Police arrested Bernard Forrest, 32, of Angie, La. following a ten month investigation into the importation, possession, and distribution of cocaine throughout the Washington Parish area.
During the course of the investigation, detectives identified Forrest as a major component in the importation of narcotics into the Bogalusa area and uncovered a criminal plot for the trafficking of cocaine and marijuana into Washington Parish. Troopers from LSP Troop L located Forrest traveling east on Interstate 12 in a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse and conducted a traffic stop after observing a traffic violation on the vehicle. Upon receiving consent to search the vehicle, Troopers discovered approximately 1 pound of "High Grade" marijuana, 1 pound of cocaine, 385 grams of synthetic marijuana, and over $700 in cash concealed within the spare tire.
Forrest was subsequently taken into custody without incident and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail on charges of Improper Lane Use, Following Too Closely, 2 counts of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance, and 1 count of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance.
The estimated combined street value of the narcotics is over $25,000.
The arrest was the result of a multi-agency investigation including the Louisiana State Police Narcotics Unit, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, and the Bogalusa Police Department.


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This might be a familiar scene around your house too…
While your cooking dinner for your family, kids sitting around the kitchen table doing their homework…
I remember that as a kid. My mom somehow balancing it all while simultaneously setting up for taco night and helping me create the dreaded science project.
But, there's one family in New York that looks forward to those homework nights and loves the science project. It's Samantha Garvey's family. She's one of those super smart kids. At 17 years old she's made it to the semifinals of the prestigious national Intel science competition. Only 300 kids get to this place, and she was announced as one of the finalists last week. She's graduating soon. She's applied to Yale, but there's a problem, she doesn't know where to ask them to send the forms too. She's homeless. Her family was evicted over the holidays.
When the community found out about her story, they came together, donated money, and found them a place to live.
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Road trippin': Fredericksburg's music festival showcases unsigned artists
By by aprill brandon
Jan. 3, 2011 at 4:02 p.m.
Updated Jan. 4, 2011 at 7:05 p.m.
OTHER THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA:If you happen to have some cash burning a hole in your pocket, the Fredericksburg Trade Days will coincide with the Windows on Texas festival on Jan. 14-16. Featuring more than 350 vendors, Trade Days also will have live music and a biergarten. The event is located across from Wildseed Farms on U.S. 290 East. For more information, go to www.fbgtradedays.com.
Just because a band is unsigned, doesn't mean they aren't talented.
It was that sentiment that helped launch the Windows on Texas Music Festival in Fredericksburg, which is now in its eighth year. Sponsored by Texas Rebel Radio, the festival spotlights Texas music and Texas musicians and tries to expose unsigned artists to the music industry, festival founder Jan Fritz said in a news release.
"Throw open the shades, and open up this window on all of this fantastic talent that is here," he added in the news release. "The whole idea was opening up a window on all the Texas talent. So it's more than just musical talent, it's culinary talents, and the wineries and the art galleries - just different talent that hasn't had that window exposed on it."
Starting on Jan. 13 and ending with a Sunday Night Wrap-Up show on Jan. 16, the festival will feature performances at various locations throughout Fredericksburg. Amid the musical lineup are the Jim Halfpenny Band, Lost July, The Charlie Montague Band, Jon Napier Band, T.J. Broscoff, The Ashley Dixon Band, Trent Turner & the Moontowers, Mario Flores and Madison Monroe. The venues include Auslander Restaurant & Biergarten, Hondo's on Main, Hilltop Cafe, Red Barons and Becker Vineyards.
The Sunday night show will be from 5-10 p.m. at The Crossroads in Fredericksburg and feature Elliott Park, Madison Monroe and Bad Rodeo.
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Cute Kill - Not just another "zombie" game
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Our team has been working on our latest title "Cute Kill" and we are about to launch, pending approval from Apple. Cute Kill is not your cliche Zombie game, in fact I believe it has a unique control and gameplay, combined with cute and awesome graphics. The Story in short: •••Spoiler: Apocalypse came, everybody turned into Zombies, You might have heard this one.. Meanwhile, Super baby "George" and his sister "May" have to find a way to rendezvous with their parents who texted them that they are safe in a secret location and that there are tons of SUPER COOL anti-zombie weapons in the basement for them to grab.. And so the fun journey begins! Will George and May find their parent eventually? Join this fun piggy-back shooting adventure and find out for yourselves! I would appreciate if you guys could have an honest feedback as I proudly present to you our game's teaser graphics: Some sprites from the game: Some gameplay/promotional graphics: Show me some video! Updated with Teaser trailer: Youtube link | Pop Up Anyway we also welcome beta testers and if you are interested you can mention it on this thread, or PM me! Thanks for your time, and stay tuned for further updates! Anton Last edited by touchten; 01-07-2013 at 02:32 AM.. Reason: Teaser video added |
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We carried a quick preview of H-Tec's new Sierra Lite range of footwear a couple of weeks back, so we won't go into exhaustive detail, but we've just got hold of a pair of the top-end Hi-Tec Sierra Lite I WP along with the much less technical, but urban-stylish Sierra Mid.
Hi-Tec Sierra Lite I WP
The Sierra Lite I WP is the latest in a long string of Hi-Tec lightweight mids, but it costs £125, something that would have been inconceivable, just five or so years ago. Why the hefty price tag? Well. Hi-Tec is simply making far better kit these days.
The Sierra Lite I WP, for example, comes complete with a custom Vibram sole unit and has an ion-mask water repellent treatment, which means the whole boots is highly water resistant. Lace hooks a decent quality, corrosion resistant items and the whole boot looks and feels pretty slick. Read more...
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I recently reviewed the Harmony Lace shoe and found it to be a pleasantly feminine hiking shoe - the Harmony Lite low-ankle walking shoe is not quite as elegant (in my eyes) but it does have a really nice shape that works well with long feet (like mine) and once again, as with other shoes in the Harmony range, the italian design shows through. Read more..


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Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman
Liberman has it right
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Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman had this to say at a Jerusalem Post sponsored diplomatic conference in Israel the other day.
"My sense is that all the promises and commitments to Israel's security are mere words. When push comes to shove, many key leaders would be willing to sacrifice Israel without batting an eyelid in order to appease radical Islamist militants and ensure quiet for themselves."
Liberman's statement was correct, especially considering the virulent and growing anti-Semitism in Europe and the West, especially considering the large and growing Muslim populations in Europe and the West, especially considering the rapid Islamization of Europe and the West, especially considering the vicious anti-Israel narrative being promoted in Europe and the West and the ongoing attempts to delegitimize her, especially considering the sanctification of the Palestinians in Europe and the West and the disingenuous attempts to pin all the blame for their problems and the problems of the Middle East on Israel, especially considering Islam, the root cause of all the hatred, violence, destruction, bloodshed and death in the region and beyond.
Israel cannot depend on anyone to come to her aid militarily at the moment of truth (including the United States under America's dear leader President Obama whose stupidity, shortsightedness and venality know no bounds) and it would be foolish of her to think otherwise. When Israel is attacked in force and the moment of truth comes, and it will thanks to Islam and her Islamic neighbors, Israel will be quite literally alone. Other countries may provide material assistance but no one will assist militarily. Israelis must recognize and understand that, must never forget that, must stay strong and capable, must act in their own best interests no matter what anyone else thinks and must do whatever they need to do to ensure their own survival.
European Union leaders may be outraged but Liberman was right…when push comes to shove they would be willing to sacrifice Israel. In fact, when push comes to shove they will abandon Israel…when push comes to shove they will be nowhere to be seen.
What are they outraged about anyway? It couldn't be because they know that what Liberman said was true and they don't want to admit it, could it?
Sure it could.
Whatever the case may be if they think appeasing Islamists and abandoning and sacrificing Israel will buy them quiet and peace and security they are dead wrong.
It won't, and anyone who knows anything about Islam knows that it won't. All it will do is reaffirm their own ignorance, blindness and weakness, encourage the Islamists in European countries to push and push and push some more in their quest to turn Europe into an Islamic continent and hasten their own demise.
Then there's the example of Czechoslovakia.
Liberman also said "All expressions and promises of commitment to Israel's security from all around the world remind me of similar commitments made to Czechoslovakia (in 1938) and the pressure made on the Czech president to partition the Sudetenland.
After all the promises and guarantees that were provided, Nazi Germany occupied all of Czechoslovakia, bringing an end to its existence."
That's something else Israel should never forget.
Jerry Philipson is a retired grandfather who has spent many years working in non-profit social service agencies in Canada and the United States. He holds dual Canadian and American citizenship and has been passionate about politics, civil liberties, freedom and democracy for virtually his whole life. He is particularly interested in the Middle East and America and believes that it is vital for people of good heart and good conscience to speak out against tyranny and dishonesty and to stand up and defend and protect Western values, principles and institutions. He can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com]firstname.lastname@example.com[/email] |


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Sales have fallen in five of the first 10 months of the fiscal year that will end on March 31, including a more than 12 percent drop in January. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, an industry lobby group which announces monthly auto sales data, says the market is now witnessing demand shrinkage. SIAM, which had already twice cut its prediction for this fiscal year's car sales, didn't say how much they expect overall sales to be.
Car sales in India have fallen 1.8 percent during the April 2012 to January 2013 period to about 1.55 million cars. The likely drop in sales for the fiscal year will be the first since the year through March 2003, when sales fell 2.1 percent.
In the past fiscal year through March 2012 India sold 2.02 million cars, accounting for an increase of 2.2 percent from the previous year. It was the slowest sales growth in three years. In January, SIAM predicted car sales would be either flat or grow 1 percent.


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Plug this little gizmo into any stereo or speaker and presto: instant Bluetooth. It normally sells for $60. Sellout risk: huge!
Stream your tunes wirelessly, or dock your iDevice if you prefer. Either way, you're saving about $60 on this high-rated speaker.
Can't fit all your music and movies on your mobile device? This handy hub can help.
The XtremeMac InCharge Auto BT is definitely an easy way to charge and play your phone in your car, but perhaps the best solution is an even simpler.
This week, we're giving away a dual alarm clock featuring detachable speakers, the XtremeMac Luna SST for iPhone and iPod.
That's less than what you'd pay for some sound bars without subwoofers. Amazingly, the VSB210WS is new, not refurbished. At least, we think it is.
The company's new InCharge Mobile device will offer a larger battery capacity, while its three new car chargers will offer a more compact design.
This week, we're offering up an Archos 101, an Android-based Internet tablet with a 10-inch capacitive screen and unique design.
XtremeMac has released two new $80 Bluetooth accessories, the InCharge Home BT and InCharge Audio BT, that stream audio and offer USB charging capabilities.
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TEMPE, Ariz. -- Police are still searching for a suspect in an early morning home invasion in Tempe that was witnessed by online gamers all over the world.
Several Dota 2 players posted video of the break-in on YouTube. At least one of the suspects stepped into the Web camera's field of view (in the bottom left corner of the screen) two times. He appeared to be carrying a rifle. 3TV and azfamily.com condensed one of the clips and blurred the victim's face to protect her identity. (See video player above)


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Bracket Racing style drag racing. INTENSE, side by side, pedal to the metal, white knuckle, tree 'em on the line and dump 'em at the end drag racing!!!!! So simple yet so miss understood. Bracket racing is a form of drag racing that allows two cars of different performance ability to race side by side in an equal contest. It is the most popular form of drag racing. I see and hear many people in the grandstands that don't understand why one car gets a head start or don't think the slower car has a chance at winning.
The first one to the finish line wins as long as they don't go faster than they say they will. If you go faster than your time on your window this is called breaking out and you are disqualified unless your opponent brakes out more or commits a worse infraction such as red lighting or crossing the centerline. That's it. Pretty simple. What makes it so exciting is all the skill and variables that go into it. And the beauty of it is that anyone with a drivers license and a set of wheels can go racing and be the star of the show, win money, prizes and bragging rights. This is how it works.
The driver makes some time passes to get an idea of what the cars ET (elapsed time from the start line to the finish line) will be. They then decide what ET they should put on the window. When the two cars come to the starting line both times are entered into the timing database. The slower car receives a head start equal to the difference of the two dial ins. The faster car then has to run down the slower car. The first one to cross the finish line without going faster than the dial in on the window wins then continues on to the next round or racing.
The reaction time or R/T is so important because the driver who has the best reaction time will have a head start on the other so when they get to the finish line they can successfully cross the finish line first without having to be as close to the dial in and the potential to break out. If the driver reacts too soon the car will exit the staging beams before the green light comes on and the red light will come on. They are then disqualified unless the other driver turns on the red light first. With red lights first is worst . Not who red lights by the most but whoever red lights first will be disqualified. For this reason the faster car has the advantage here because the likelihood of the slower car to red light first is greater since his lights come down first. If both cars run exactly on their dial in the driver with the best reaction time would cross the finish line first.
A perfect run would be a reaction time of 0.000 seconds and an ET that matches the cars dial in on the window. If both cars have perfect runs the times are measured down to one ten thousandth of a second and the winner is decided by the difference in ten thousandths. This shows how close this racing can be!
Bracket racing is a process of elimination. When a driver loses a round of racing they are then "put on the trailer" and disqualified from the event. The cars race two at a time round after round until it comes down to the final pair of surviving racers. They then race and the winner of the final round is the winner of the event for their class.
ET: The time it takes for a car to get from the starting line to the finish line.
Pre Stage: The front tires roll into the first beam on the starting light causing the pre stage bulb to come on.
Stage: The front tires roll into the second beam on the starting line causing the stage lights to come on. When both cars have reached this point the starter can activate the tree.
Deep Stage: This is when the front tires roll forward out of the pre stage beam but remain still in the stage beam turning off the pre stage lights. This can be used to try to get the car to have a quicker reaction time because the tires have to roll forward a lesser distance to break the beam and start the clock.
R/T: Reaction time. This is the amount of time it takes for the front tire to exit the staging beam after the green light comes on.
Red Light: This is when the car exits the staging beams after staging before the green light comes on. It is an automatic disqualification unless the driver in the other lane red lights first.
Dial In: This is the time the competitor wants the tower to enter in the timing system to establish their handicap.
Breakout: This is when one car covers the area between the starting line and the finish line in less time than the dial in on the window.
Double Breakout: This is when both cars cover the quarter mile in less time than their dial in.
Sand Bagging: This is when a competitor puts a dial in on the car that is slower than they know the car would reach the finish line if they ran the car all out without letting off the throttle or applying the brakes.
Dumping: This is when a competitor whom has put a slower dial in on their car than they know the car will run gets close to the finish line then applies the brakes in an attempt to get the other driver to cross the finish line first but faster than their dial in causing the opponent to break out and lose the race. It can also be when a driver feels they may be going too fast and "dump" some ET by letting off the throttle of applying the brakes.
Package: This is the combination of reaction time and ET compared to the dial in.
Density Altitude: The combination of air temperature, barometric pressure and humidity to combine one total elevation in comparison to the actual elevation. Used by racers to predict what the car will run for an ET based on changes in the weather. The density altitude is what elevation the engine thinks it's running at.
Perfect Light: When the front tires roll out of the beams and the time recorded is 0.000 seconds to do so (that's one thousandth from red lighting).
Tower: This is where the race is run from. The announcer, timing computers, race management is in the tower.
Throttle Stop: This is an electronic or air powered solenoid attached to the throttle to over ride the driver's foot on the accelerator. It is controlled by a computer.
Delay Box: This is a electronic module that is wired to a button or switch a driver controls on the starting line then routed to a rev limiter and or trans brake to delay when the car reacts compared to when the driver reacts. The driver then can electronically accommodate for fast or slow reaction times or leave off the top bulb of the tree rather than waiting for all the lights to come down.


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Sofia and Rico, Always Family
"modern family" momentsSofia Vergara has two Mannys in her life: her real-life son Manolo and her onscreen son Manny from "Modern Family," played by Rico Rodriguez. As Sofia's photos demonstrate, she has more than enough love to give to both her real and fictional children. Take a look at the touching "family" moments Sofia and Rico have shared offscreen.
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- Incredible Photo of a Young Sofia Vergara
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Steady your aim with the TSD Sports Spring M14. It comes with multiple accessories right out of the box including a sling scope, flashlight, and a tactical rail system on the top and front sides for add-ons. Adjust the rear sight to your liking, slide back the charging handle, and pull the trigger to fire BBs at 300 FPS.
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NBC12 News, Weather Sports, Traffic, and Programming Guide for Richmond, VA | BB&T robbery in Chesterfield
That man pictured above robbing the bank? Yeah. I worked with him for about a full year, side by side, everyday. I just got sent that by another coworker that worked with us. His mom turned him in. He was one of those guys that everybody that worked with him, loved him.


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Rainforest Biodiversity and Speciation
Africa (Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast), Australia, South America (Ecuador)
These projects seek to understand the mechanisms important in generating rainforest biodiversity. Results from research on birds in Cameroon and reptiles in Australia strongly suggest that these transition zones, known as ecotones, are an important generator of the biodiversity of the rainforest. These findings have important implications for conservation policies, which to date have focused on the preservation of the rainforest exclusively, effectively seeking to preserve the pattern of biodiversity but not the process that creates it. By taking a multifaceted approach to the study of evolution, we can understand how diverging populations become new species, and take steps to conserve and protect those areas of the tropics that support such evolutionary processes.
With its collaborators, CTR has secured funding to expand this research to include birds, reptiles, small mammals and bats, in-and-around the rainforests of Africa, South America, and Australia. Finally, CTR is working with Senior Scientists at the Jet Propulsion Lab to utilize NASA satellite imagery to assess the degree of ecotone loss worldwide.
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2013 | Smith, T.B., R. Harrigan, A. Kirsche, W. Buermann, S. Saatchi, D. Blumstein, S. de Kort, H. Slabbekoorn. Predicting birdsong from space. Evolutionary Applications. DOI: 10.1111/eva.12072. PDF |
2013 | Thomassen, H.A., T. Fuller, S. Asefi-Najafabady, J.A.G. Shiplacoff, P.M. Mulembakani, S.C. Johnston, N.K. Kisalu, T.K. Lutete, S. Blumberg, J.N. Fair, N.D. Wolfe, R.K. Shongo, M. LeBreton, H. Meyer, L.L. Wright, J. Muyembe, W. Buermann, E. Okitolonda, L.E. Hensley, J.O. Lloyd-Smight, T.B. Smith, A.W. Rimoin. Pathogen-host associations and predicted range shifts of human monkeypox in response to climate change in Central Africa. PLoS ONE 8(7): e66071. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0066071 PDF |
2012 | Laurance, W. F., …T. B. Smith et al. Averting biodiversity collapse in tropical protected areas. Nature. doi:10.1038/nature11318. PDF |
2012 | Mila, B., E.S. Tavares, A.M. Saldana, J. Karubian, T.B. Smith, A.J. Baker. A trans-Amazonian screening of mtDNA reveals deep intraspecific divergence in forest birds and suggests a vast underestimation of species diversity. PLoS ONE 7(7): e40541. PDF |
2011 | Chaves, J.A. and T. B. Smith. Evolutionary patterns of diversification in the Andean hummingbird genus Adelomyia. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 60: 207-218. PDF |
2011 | Thomassen, H. A., T. Fuller, W. Buermann, B. Milá, C. M. Kieswetter, P. Jarrín-V., S. E. Cameron, E. Mason, R. Schweizer, J. Schlunegger, J. Chan, O. Wang, M. Peralvo, C. J. Schneider, C. H. Graham, J. P. Pollinger, S. Saatchi, R. K. Wayne, and T. B. Smith. Mapping evolutionary process: a multi-taxa approach to conservation prioritization. Evolutionary Applications 4: 397-413. PDF |
2010 | Freedman, A. H., H. A. Thomassen, W. Buermann, and T. B. Smith. Genomic signals of diversification along ecological gradients in a tropical lizard. Molecular Ecology 19: 3773-3788. PDF |
2010 | Thomassen, H. A., K. C. Jones, J. P. Pollinger, and T. B. Smith. Characterization of novel microsatellite loci for Myzomela cardinalis and M. rubrata honeyeaters, and cross-amplification in other species. Conservation Genetics Resources 2: 205-208. PDF |
2010 | Freedman, A. H., Buermann, W, Mitchard, E. T. A., DeFries, R. S., and T. B. Smith. Human impacts flatten rainforest savanna gradient and reduce adaptive diversity in a rainforest bird. PLoS ONE 5: e13088. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0013088. http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0013088. PDF |
2010 | Thomassen, H. A., W. Buermann, B. Milá, C. H. Graham, S. E. Cameron, C. J. Schneider, J. P. Pollinger, S. Saatchi, R. K. Wayne, and T. B. Smith. Modeling environmentally associated morphological and genetic variation in a rainforest bird, and its application to conservation prioritization. Evolutionary Applications 3: 1-16. PDF |
2009 | Milá, B., R. K. Wayne, P. Fitze, and T. B. Smith. Divergence with gene flow and fine-scale phylogeographic structure in the wedge-billed woodcreeper Glyphorynchus spirurus, a Neotropical rainforest bird. Molecular Ecology 18: 2979-2995. PDF |
2009 | Kirschel, A. N. G., D. T. Blumstein, and T. B. Smith. Character displacement of song and morphology in African tinkerbirds. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 106: 8256-8261. PDF |
2008 | Smith, T. B., and G. Grether. The importance of conserving evolutionary process. Pages 85-98. In S. P. Carroll and C. Fox (Eds.). Conservation Biology: Evolution in Action. Oxford University Press, Oxford. |
2007 | Chaves, J. A., J. Pollinger, T. B. Smith, and G. Lebuhn. The role of geography and ecology in shaping the phylogeography of the speckled hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys) in Ecuador. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 43: 795-807. PDF |
2007 | Karubian, J., L. Carrasco, D. Cabrera, A. Cook, and J. Olivo. Nesting biology of the banded ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus radiolosus). The Wilson Journal of ornithology 119: 222-228. PDF |
2006 | Dingle, C., I.J. Lovette, C. Canaday, and T.B. Smith. Elevational zonation and the phylogenetic relationships of the Henicorhina wood-wrens. The Auk 123: 119-134. PDF |
2005 | Smith, T. B., S. Saatchi, C. Graham, H. Slabbekoorn, and G. Spicer. Putting process on the map: Why ecotones are important for preserving biodiversity. Pages 166-197. In A. Purvis, J. Gittleman, and T. Brooks (Eds.). Phylogeny and Conservation. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom. PDF |
2005 | Graham, C. H., T. B. Smith, and M. Languy. Current and historical factors influencing patterns of species richness and turnover of birds in the Gulf of Guinea highlands. Journal of Biogeography 32: 1371-1384. PDF |
2005 | Smith, T. B., R. Calsbeek, R.K. Wayne, K.H. Holder, D. Pires, and C. Bardeleben. Testing alternative mechanisms of evolutionary divergence in an African rainforest passerine bird. Journal of Evolutionary Biology 18: 257-268. PDF |
2005 | Smith, T. B., R. K. Wayne, D. Girman, and M. W. Bruford. Evaluating the divergence-with-gene-flow model in natural population: the importance of ecotones in rainforest speciation. Pages 148-165. In E. Bermingham, C. Dick, and C. Moritz (Eds.). Tropical Rainforests: Past, Present, and Future. University of Chicago Press, Chicago. PDF |
2005 | Mila, Borja and Carolyne Bardeleben. Isolation of polymorphic tetranucleotide microsatellite markers for the wedge-billed woodcreeper Glyphorynchus spirurus. Molecular Ecology Notes 5, 844-845. PDF |
2005 | Bardeleben, Carolyne and Melissa M. Gray. Isolation of polymorphic tetranucleotide microsatellite markers for the streak-necked flycatcher Mionectes striaticollis. Molecular Ecology Notes 5, 755-756. PDF |
2005 | Bardeleben, Carolyne and Melissa M. Gray. Isolation of polymorphic tetranucleotide microsatellite markers for the masked flowerpiercer Diglossa cyanea. Molecular Ecology Notes 5, 849-850. PDF |
2002 | Slabbekoorn, H and T. B. Smith. Habitat-dependent song divergence in the little greenbul: an analysis of environmental selection pressures on acoustic signals. Evolution 56: 1849-1858. PDF |
2002 | Slabbekoorn, H., J. Ellers and T. B. Smith. Birdsong and sound transmission: The benefits of reverberations. Condor 104: 564-573. PDF |
2002 | Slabbekoorn, H and T. B. Smith. Bird song, ecology and speciation. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, London 23: 1-11. PDF |
2001 | Smith, T. B., C. J. Schneider and K. Holder. Refugial isolation vs. ecological gradients: Testing alternative mechanisms of evolutionary divergence in four rainforest vertebrates. Genetica 112: 383-398. PDF |
2001 | Smith, T.B., S. Kark, C.J. Schneider, R.K. Wayne and C. Moritz. [commentary] Biodiversity hotspots and beyond: the need for preserving environmental transitions. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 16: 431 PDF |
2001 | VanGelder, E., and T.B. Smith. Breeding Characteristics of the Akohekohe on east Maui. In Conservation Ecology and Management of Hawaii's Avifauna. M. Scott, S. Conant, C. Van Riper, (Eds.). Studies in Avian Biology No. 22. Pages 194-201. |
2000 | Larison, B., T. B. Smith, R. Fotso, D. McNiven. Comparative avian biodiversity of five mountains in northern Cameroon and Bioko. Ostrich 71: 269-276. |
2000 | Moritz, C., J. Patton, C. Schneider, and T. Smith. Diversification of rainforest faunas: An integrated molecular approach. Annual Reviews of Ecology and Sytematics 31: 533-563. PDF |
1999 | Schneider, C., T. B. Smith, B. Larison, and C. Moritz. 1999. A test of alternative models of diversification in tropical rainforest: ecological gradients vs. rainforest refugia. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 96: 13869-13873. PDF |
1998 | Orr, M. R. and T. B. Smith. Ecology and speciation. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 13: 502-506. PDF |
1997 | Smith, T.B., R. K. Wayne, D. Girman and M. W. Bruford. A Role for Ecotones in Generating Rainforest Biodiversity. Science 276: 1855-1857. PDF |
1996 | Mace, G., T. B. Smith, M. W. Bruford, and R. K. Wayne. 1996. An Overview of the Issues. Pages: 1-21. In Smith, T. B. and R. K. Wayne (Eds.). Molecular Genetic Approaches in Conservation. Oxford University Press. |
1996 | Smith, T. B. and R. K. Wayne (Eds.). Molecular Genetic Approaches in Conservation. Oxford University Press. 483 pp. |
1993 | Smith, T. B., M. W. Bruford, and R. K. Wayne. The preservation of process: the missing element of conservation programs. Biodiversity Letters 1: 164-167. PDF |


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Tk'emlups and Skeetchestn Indian Bands expect to see revenue-sharing and training agreements reached with KGHM Ajax Mining (KAM) that equal or better those already in place with New Gold.
The mine site lies within the asserted traditional territory of the Secwepemc Nation. With First Nations consultation as a new standard in the industry, KAM has been consulting with the bands since the earliest stages of the project three years ago.
"I think they're open to the idea of working with us," said Tk'emlups Chief Shane Gottfriedson. "It's a $535-million construction project. You're talking a lot of concentrate and product coming out of that site."
Chief Rick Deneault said they toured the mine site Thursday with the proponents. While there have been several meetings with company officials, negotiations are a long way off, the chiefs said.
"We're going through the whole process of looking at the impact study, of looking at the feasibility study, and we're looking at areas of interest where they're developing," Gottfriedson said.
The historic deal signed a year ago with the provincial government for New Gold would provide the two bands with a 37.5 per cent share of tax revenues. That would be the equivalent of about $2.5 million a year split equally between the two. That agreement is touted as a template for others across the province.
"That's the highest it's ever been," Deneault noted. "We still believe in the Laurier Memorial - 50-50. Back in 1910 they agreed to 50-50 and haven't lived up to the deal yet."
In addition, they have an agreement with New Gold guaranteeing them three per cent of smelter revenues.
The revenue stream won't begin until New Gold becomes fully operational, which is expected next year. At that point, the bands intend to plow the funds into economic development, health care and education for band members. In the meantime, members of both bands have undergone training jointly provided by TRU and the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia and are already employed at New Gold.
"We've got a 90 per cent success rate for people going through the program," Gottfriedson said. "We're encouraging more of our members to get involved in mining."
Ajax, on the other hand, would be another four or five years down the road if it clears regulatory hurdles. Yet it has a projected life roughly twice that of New Gold, meaning benefits could potentially be far greater.
The bands have identified concerns about project design details, environmental safeguards and economic opportunities.
"There are definitely some issues we're concerned with," Gottfriedson said. "Archeological issues around there that are very sensitive and that's one of our main issues."
Gottfriedson said Ske'emlupsemc te Secwepemc (STS) - the division of the Shuswap Nation that includes Tk'emlups and Skeetchestn - is looking at contracting an independent environmental assessment of the Ajax project. He was reluctant to discuss details, though.
"We don't want to get too far ahead of ourselves here. We're quite a ways away from looking at this. I think the environmental assessment is probably the make-or-break of that project since they'd have to look at the permitting."
After their site tour, Deneault doesn't see the proximity to the City of Kamloops as a major issue.
"Not really because the city boundaries are only in one part. It's not like it's next door to somebody's house."
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Both of my cats have fleas. I put flea collars on them last night around 6 pm, how long before it starts working? My cats are over a year old, and they have never had fleas, but they got outside the other day for about an hour(they are both inside cats-they snuck outside) and when they came back inside they both started itching. We have vaccumed,we have the flea spray to kill them inside. We are doing everything we can to kill these little demons, my poor cats are miserable. they usually sleep with my boyfriend and i every night, but i have had to shut them out of the bedroom because i can already feel the fleas biting me.
My question is, how long before the flea collars start to work, and how long before all the fleas are killed off of my cats?
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Yaya Toure believes Roberto Mancini's five-year contract at Manchester City displays the club's willingness to build success through stability.
Mancini agreed a new deal on Monday night worth £7.5 million-a- year (Dh42.7m) to make him the highest paid manager in the Premier League.
The former Internazionale boss had been linked with an equally lucrative job in charge of the Russian national team, but while Mancini pledging his future to the club is no surprise, the length of the deal shows there is a long-term plan in place at the Etihad Stadium.
With City celebrating their first Premier League title last season, Toure claims stability is the key if City are to become a force in European football, similar to what Sir Alex Ferguson has achieved at neighbours Manchester United.
Before Manchini's appointment in December 2009 City had gone through three managers – Stuart Pearce, Sven Goran Eriksson and Mark Hughes – in two-and-a-half years.
Toure said: "It is important for this club to have stability at all levels, especially after we have just won the title and the FA Cup the season before.
"It means there will be no changes or disruption to what has proved a winning formula and for the long term, that can only be good for Manchester City.
"Now the manager can continue to build this club and plan for the future – let's not forget Sir Alex Ferguson has been at Manchester United for 25 years and they haven't done too badly over the years."
Toure has become integral to Mancini's vision at City, as only Joe Hart, Gareth Barry, Sergio Aguero and David Silva started more games in the Premier League last season than the big Ivorian midfielder.
In the wake of their dramatic title victory there was talk from Toure's agent, Dimitri Seluk, he was keen for a fresh challenge after a well-travelled career that has taken in Belgium, Ukraine, Greece, France and Spain as well as England.
But Toure, in Austria on the club's pre-season training camp, sounds content at City and wants to win more silverware.
"I'm very happy because I want to win many more trophies with City and the manager has the same mentality as I do – he wants to win everything with this club," he added.
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Pacer, how much did taxpayers save on their mortgages because of the implied government backing of the GSEs ? Let's keep the books straight.
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Pacer, how much did taxpayers save on their mortgages because of the implied government backing of the GSEs ? Let's keep the books straight.
"this attitude of pervasive mistrust and fear is creating possibly insurmountable obstacles to getting necessary legislation passed."
We could also fire all the top government regulators, send the politicians responsible to the ethics committee and audit the Fed. This country has become a kleptocracy. Financial regulation is good but it is cold comfort to people who lost half their retirement savings. Politicians who half understand what a derivative is are reasonably suspicious of the people around them.
When do the taxpayers get their money back from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? How much is the private Fed going to charge us for the trillions of liabilities it's taken on our behalf out of the kindness of its heart? Herring anyone?
Huh ? Arithmetic is too much for these people and we let them run the country ?
My new Motto for Democracy: "We elect them. They're ours. They're us."
OneA, that's a smart insight and you might be right about it, although I think it's a more mixed story. Goldman and Wells Fargo at least claimed not to want TARP money and were told they'd be taking it and saying thank you- they might not have been saved at all (by TARP.) Citi and B of A might fit your description. I heard the head of a smaller bank that took TARP money say he thought it would be a good source of extra capital for investing and got charged usoriously to get out of it when the strings were attached later.
Sparkleby, I actually came back to clarify that my earlier comment wasn't directed at you or this post or this blog. Your reply to _jks just rubbed a spot that's been sore awhile from coverage in general.
Because, Sparkleby the deposit-taking institutions have met the terms of the loan. If the point of the bank tax is to claw back money the Treasury gave to GM, Chrysler and AIG, then that's a dumb reason. If the point of the tax is to claw back the eternal subsidy TARP seems to have created, that's a good reason.
Just because we all love metaphors, if the mortgage dealybob that failed had been for residential and commercial mortgages and the residential borrowers made good and the commercial borrowers absconded with the money, would a homeowner's tax have made good the terms of the loan?
Thanks, _jks, considering my verbose primal scream was basically a novel length "what _jks said."
I have a solution. Put the crooks in jail and break up the banks. Then you don't have to worry about them conning the government.
DP, why is it "martyrdom"? The original TARP deal was that the taxpayers would be entirely reimbursed by the recipients of bailout funds. You'll recall that it was so difficult to force the deal through Congress that it was initially voted down by a Republican House of Representatives. Without a guarantee of repayment to taxpayers it seems entirely possible to me that it wouldn't have gone through and the financial system would have melted down.
The bank tax is an effort to meet the terms of the original deal. Our representatives in government didn't agree to fork over $700 billion in taxpayer funds and take whatever the healthy banks could pay back, even if that wound up being $106 billion less than they forked over. They agreed to fork it over on condition it all be paid back. You can make a case that the car companies should be paying their share of the bill, though again, looking at the current state of GM and Chrysler, that seems like a nonstarter. But I don't see how it's "martyrdom" to insist that the terms of the original deal should be honored.
What Doug said.
I would argue that the ability of the banks to pay back TARP loans is due to the changing of the mark-to-market rules. If real estate valuations were properly accounted for I highly doubt any of them would be considered fully capitalised. This is in addition to the current free money making machine that is 0% Fed loans socked into ~4% Treasuries. TARP was not the only extraordinary support given to the banks.
Sparkleby, it isn't a simple tautology that the people who paid the loans back were the survivors. The loans to the banking sector have been paid back with interest. The TARP loans to the automotive sector were paid back with other bailout funds. The loans to insurers and government-sponsored entities are in big trouble. Nobody that I'm aware of is proposing to tax car companies for being too big to fail, and I don't know whether this reform will tax systemically important companies that don't issue loans (like Fannie, Freddy and AIG.)
None of this changes whether the tax on banks is a good idea- I think it is. But it does make the moral/martyr reasoning that the banks owe us this tax because we bailed them out pretty suspect. It isn't even clear whether all of the bailouts were bailouts as opposed to forced loans with interest.
To over-extend this comment, I'm finding the facility with which officials and journalists stomp corporations to be as pathetic as armored cops blasting corgis. From BP to Goldman Sachs to Wall Street in general, I feel like I'm reliving the run-up to the invasion of Iraq with credulous reporters accepting without much question the dark implications of irresponsible pols.
Of course, in myth, all bankers are thieves, all Arab despots nuclear madmen and all dogs lions. That's fine for the sake of mythology. But I would suggest we'd have better government if we stopped making policy from folklore.
I agree that this attitude isn't that beneficial. My preferred metaphor is that we're Charlie Brown about to kick the football held by Lucy, and like him there's nothing we can do to stop her from pulling it away at the last second, so why attempt it again?
In my opinion, comparing the financial industry to a con goes too far. How dare they do such underhanded tricksy things as write contracts and borrow short to lend long? Funny how no American will say something derogatory about capitalism but many of them will complain about the raising of capital.
Well, well... the senator from Iowa has found fiscal religion, has he? Funny, I don't recall him complaining about the farm subsidies to Iowa (one of the largest subsidies recipients in the country), nor about his personal receipts of subsidies. Of course, I'm sure he could explain to us that that's not an example of "more tax-and-spend big government, while taxpayers foot the bill for Washington's out-of-control spending"...
The capacity of US senators for hypocrisy never disappoints, does it?
Grassley has about as much business having anything to do with financial reform as I do planning the next space shuttle flight.
How about instead of a tax, we force the banks to take loans off the GSEs--until they all the loans have been assumed and we can wind those entities down or at least rescind the implicit/explicit taxpayer guarantee. Oh and a transparent clearinghouse for all derivatives.
It is essential that we stop finance from taking such a large share of the economy's profits. Ideally, we should do so by addressing those issues of one-sided risk that allow finance to gamble with other people's money with impunity. Simply taxing their profits does not address the root cause of the excessive profitability of finance in general, and the resulting inefficiency for the economy.
But it's a lot better than doing nothing.
I think it's safe to say investment banks will attempt to circumvent whatever measure Congress enacts. It seems to me the next disaster could be averted with a simple regulation: any bank-like institution that trades in various specified financial markets may not hold a debt-equity ratio greater than .26 (or whatever). The idea is to grant them freedom to destroy their company without the capacity to destroy the national economy.
_jks, I don't really agree with that line of reasoning. The argument of bankers tends to be that whatever taxes are imposed on them will be passed along on a one-to-one basis into costs to depositors and borrowers. For this to be true, the financial industry would have to be monopoly-level non-competitive; even then it probably wouldn't be true. Anyway, in a competitive market, at least some of those taxes will translate into reduced profits and reduced salaries for bank officers. This seems appropriate for institutions that are alive thanks to taxpayer largesse. (The ones that are no longer alive have, in a sense, paid their debt to society.) And A Young is right to mention that the tax is in part intended as a Pigovian tax to discourage risky investment practices, ie part of the constriction of credit is deliberate.
I think you are absolutely right regarding the definitionality (?) of who is going to be responsible for paying up the dues. You can't get blood from a turnip and a zillion accurate cliches like it. For my part, I would be more comfortable if the treasury just said "Hey, we did a bailout, and it is what it is. You don't necessarily get paid back. That would be a loan and a loan is generally paid back by the borrower or else written down." In the big scheme of the debt, we can take this hit as easily as any other, but to find a victim, any breathing victim to refill the coffers further fossilizes the corporate bailout in the record of statist maneuvers. Unlike pretty much everyone else, I remain skeptical that TARP actually achieved goals that wouldn't have been achieved otherwise and so welcome anything that discourages the next iteration of corporate welfare.
The idea that any government spends money from taxes in the way originally described indeed seems naive. The first British income tax was introduced as a temporary measure by William Pitt in December 1798 to pay for the Napoleonic wars. We seem to have done for Napoleon but somehow the tax remains....
One thing that seems to be getting overlooked is that the bank tax is also designed to be Pigovian in nature. Banks that are too big to fail are able to borrow at lower interest rates (because of the implicit government guarantee implied by "too big to fail"). As a result they are able to grow faster than their smaller, cost constrained brethren. A tax on large banks is not merely a means to force big institutions to cover the cost of their bail-outs, it is also a means to reduce their advantage over smaller institutions. Essentially, it's intended to correct a government induced market distortion.
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The Global Industry Almanac series covers many more countries than the Global Industry Guide series.
Agricultural Products: Global Industry Almanac is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Agricultural Products industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis.
The global agricultural products market grew by 5.9% in 2010 to reach a value of $1,720.9 billion.
In 2015, the global agricultural products market is forecast to have a value of $2,307.6 billion, an increase of 34.1% since 2010.
The global agricultural products market grew by 3% in 2010 to reach a volume of 4.5 billion tons.
In 2015, the global agricultural products market is forecast to have a volume of 5 billion tons, an increase of 10.9% since 2010.
Fruit, vegetables, roots & tubers is the largest segment of the global agricultural products market, accounting for 42.8% of the market's total value.
Asia-Pacific accounts for 53.2% of the global agricultural products market value.
The agricultural product market is considered here as having six segments: cereals (barley, wheat, maize, rice, etc); fruit, vegetables, roots and tubers (apples, cabbages, potatoes, etc); oilcrops & pulses (lentils, soybeans, linseed, etc); sugarcrops and sweeteners (represented here by raw and refined sugar expressed as raw sugar equivalent); spices and stimulants (coffee, ginger, etc); and nuts (walnuts, almonds, etc).
It excludes livestock and poultry, fisheries, forestry, etc. The market volumes reflect supply (consumption) in each country, calculated on the basis of production plus imports minus exports. No allowance is made for changes in stock levels, and forage crops and wastage are also not included. Agricultural products are valued at producer prices. Any currency conversions included in this report have been calculated using constant 2010 annual average exchange rates.
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AIA Announces RFP for Funded Research Grants on Design and Health
Decade of Design: The AIA Urban and Regional Solutions Challenge
Targeted Research for Real-World Solutions to Urban and Regional Design Challenges.
Communities large and small around the globe face increasingly complex challenges to quality of life that require innovative solutions. The AIA has launched a long-term commitment it will develop with other partners within the Clinton Global Initiative to help address such problems. Decade of Design: The AIA Urban and Regional Solutions Challenge is conceived as a 10-year commitment to engage architecture schools and other stakeholders in research in a set of targeted areas to address problems facing, urban, suburban, and rural communities in the United States and beyond. Through the Decade of Design, the AIA and its partners seek to demonstrate the economic and social value of design and that design thinking can result in innovative solutions that significantly enhance a community regardless of its resources, location, or demographic make-up.
To launch the Decade of Design the AIA is partnering with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and the Clinton Global Initiative to solicit proposals for research projects in the first of a series of topic areas: design and health. The proposed projects should document the positive impact of design interventions or propose solutions, based on past successes, that can be readily implemented in the future. Through the projects, faculty, students, and practitioners will actively engage stakeholders to ensure that proposed design solutions are a good fit for the communities in which they will occur.
The AIA will award up to $40,000 in grants, with a maximum of $20,000 for any single project. Funds will be available during the 2012-13 academic year, in two equal installments: following completion of a research agreement and following acceptance of the January 1 progress report. The AIA encourages programs to seek additional resources from other sources outside the program or institution to support the development of the program if necessary.
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Developer Traveller's Tales is chiselling away on a Lego version of Lord of the Rings, according to a listing on ShopTo's official website.
The retailer quickly pulled the product information page, which listed the game for an October 26 launch. Only the Xbox 360 version was mentioned, though we can safely assume it'll arrive on other platforms including PlayStation 3.
The listing can still be viewed via Google cache, which you can see here.
A Lego version of Lord of the Rings wouldn't exactly be that much of a surprise, seeing as how we've already seen numerous franchises adapted into block-tastic adventures, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Batman.
It's also worth noting that a new, Lego-inspired toy line based on the Lord of the Rings will be released later this year, plus we've also got Peter Jackson's The Hobbit film due in December. We'll be sure to keep you updated.


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Trucking Jobs Offer Steady Employment Despite Down Economy
If you are seeking a job, it may be simple to get discouraged by all of the gloom and doom you hear on television coverage about the economy. Because of so many industries cutting jobs left and right, it's not easy to understand where you can turn if you're considering a brand new field to locate employment. There is however one industry that offers reliable job prospects and also the possibility of great salary growth: trucking. If you prefer a job in a field that's expanding, instead of shrinking, now may be the perfect time to visit truck driving school.
Think about this: even with the economy within the dumps, 31,000 truck driving jobs were put in 2011. That's a rise of three.5% over 2010. As well as away from job prospects today, trends in the trucking business show your work security and pay are only going to get better. That's because through the year 2014, there's a predicted driver shortfall of 111,000. Consequently, qualified truck drivers with a CDL A license can anticipate wages increasing by as much as 30% by 2014 as a result of continuing demand for drivers and a limited way to obtain trained professionals.
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That means now's the perfect time to get into the18 wheeler driving business. Careers in truck driving are both a short-term and long-term solution to employment you can rely on to place food up for grabs.
So where would you start? For most of us, the initial step is to get a CDL A license, the licensing necessary to drive semitrucks. And the simplest way to achieve that is to sign up for truck school. These programs try to prepare prospective truck drivers using the knowledge and skill necessary to safely handle eighteen-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles. These schools offer a good deal more than just classroom instruction, though. Many provide rental trucks for college students to make use of during the in-truck part of their CDL certification exam, and many have relationships with local and national haulers to place graduated students in trucking jobs.
Long-term prospects are an important factor when selecting employment, and especially if you are considering a career shift brought on by today's less-than-stellar economy, you want to know that you're picking out a business that has a future. Trucking offers just that, with positions available now and predicted growth you are able to take advantage of down the road. If you are ready to begin careers in truck driving, you're ready to begin by considering driver training courses in your town. With available programs as short as a month, you can generate your CDL Permission and be on the road before you know it!
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Sterling Holidays, India's leading Vacation Ownership and Leisure Hospitality Company, announced the appointment of Miguel Munoz as Head of Resort Operations.
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Oakland updated its status as a sanctuary city in April following a series of high-profile raids around the Bay Area by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Oakland had been a sanctuary city as part of a movement in the 1980s offering political asylum to certain refugees. Some cities like Oakland and San Francisco have reinvented the concept as a way to disassociate themselves from the stepped-up ICE raids.
The term sanctuary, however, may be a misnomer.
"What's going on now is not really a sanctuary movement… It's a modern community-policing strategy," says Lynn Tramonte, a senior policy associate with the National Immigration Forum, an immigration advocacy organization based in Washington. "It's not as though the police department policies protect foreign-born people from deportation."
Typically, the policies direct cops not to look for violations of immigration law, though some cities allow questions if the person has been booked on a felony.
A few cities including New York, Oakland, and Baltimore extend the "don't ask" policy to all city workers – a move advocates say helps ensure kids get vaccines and adults seek healthcare.
Nearly 70 cities, counties, and states have enacted sanctuary policies, according to a preliminary count by the National Immigration Law Center. The Congressional Research Service in 2006 put the number at 32 cities and counties.
The plethora of ordinances and police department rules has created some confusion, even among officials in Washington.
"People use the term 'sanctuary city' in different ways, so I'm never quite sure what people mean," said Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), during a Congressional hearing earlier this month. He called "foolish and counterproductive" those policies that prevent reporting felons for deportation. But, he added, "I'm not aware of any city – although I may be wrong – that actually interferes with our ability to enforce the law."


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An elderly woman was trapped in a house fire in Lowestoft today.
Firefighters were called to reports that a person was trapped in a house fire in Monkton Avenue at around 4.45pm today.
The fire was put out and under control within 10 minutes of crews arriving on scene and an elderly female was treated for smoke inhalation, a Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said.
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Selena looks super hot in these new pics for 'Premiere' magazine — do you think this makes Justin miss her even more?
Selena Gomez is looking totally fierce! Selena, 20, doesn't leave much to the imagination in these pics with her Spring Breakers co-stars. The actress appears to be doing just fine since her breakup with Justin Bieber, and he must be thinking that she looks totally hot!
Selena's Daring Role In 'Spring Breakers'
Selena plays a girl named Faith, and along with her co-stars Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Rachel Korine and James Franco, they get into some major troubles. The girls rob a restaurant so that they can pay for their trip to Florida for Spring Break, while there they get arrested and go to jail. But luckily James bails them out!
Here's the thing, James is a drug and arms dealer and the girls have to end up doing some major crazy stuff to pay him back.
Selena Gomez Getting Back At Justin Bieber
We told you that Selena posted a pic of her wearing a Stratford Cullitons hat. This is a big diss because it's from Justin's home town, and it's a hockey team he loves. He even got a tattoo of it on his back!
But maybe Selena is just super upset because of the song Justin released called "Nobody Like Us." In the song Justin talks about Selena's partying, and we're sure she'd be super mad!
In the photo with Selena wearing the hat, she is also throwing up peace signs, perhaps another way to say goodbye to the Biebs? In another pic on her Twitter she posted herself sticking her tongue out with the message: "It's a sad, sad serenade."
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I honesty hope she Is not doing that because she wants to get back at Justin it's a waste of time and honestly she shouldn't even care what he does she should move on and I hope they don't have some kinda of cat fight because how immature would that be aside from that thought think the movie sounds stupid but I won't judge till I see it but honestly Selena kinda looked like she was acting for attention and that's kinda dumb as if she is just doing stuff to be noticed and get attention especially it being selena gomez
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why would she dump him and make him jealous she didn't shes making a movie shes doing what Miley Cyrus did trying to not seam like the innocent teen age girl any more shes not a fame whore or a slut cose if she was a slut she would of been with millions of guys since she broke up with Justin
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she looks like a little girl, not sure if this is the right movie choice for her break out adult role, nothing against the movie looks like an okay movie, but Selena just doesn't fit with the other girls, bad girl image in this movie, looks believable from the other actresses but she looks ridiculous. I wish her well though ( Big Fan)
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Yes that's true she does not seen like she us that kind of girl and it looks stupid when people try to be someone that their not cause she was never like that hit then again it's a movie who said she was trying to be anything and she is getting older but if she is becoming like that I don't think she really fits in
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Welcome to the Friends of Ubin microsite!
What does Ubin mean to you? With its lush greenery, rich biodiversity and rustic landscape, Pulau Ubin is an idyllic island close to the hearts of Singaporeans. Amidst the hustle and bustle of urban life, Ubin's laid back charm provides a respite to many, allowing us to be close to nature and be immersed in the rustic charm of yesteryears.
Share with us your heartfelt memories, ideas and impressions of this alluring island. Tell us what we can do collectively to enhance this island's natural environment, biodiversity and history.
Join us as we work together to crystallise some of these ideas as a commemoration to our future generations!
Folklore has it that Pulau Ubin was the result of a challenge between a frog, a pig and an elephant. The three animals had a race to see who could cross the Straits of Johor from Singapore, failing which they would be turned to stone. The frog did not succeed and became Pulau Sekudu (Frog Island), which currently bears a large frog-shaped boulder. Likewise, the pig and elephant also failed and each formed one half of Pulau Ubin.
Pulau Ubin was the first landing point of the Japanese army when they invaded Singapore during the Second World War. This was actually a decoy, leading the Allied forces into thinking that they would attack from Singapore's north-east rather than from the north-west. The main visitors' jetty, which we see today, was actually first built by the Japanese army between 1942 and 1943, and has since been rebuilt and upgraded several times.
Before a school was set up in Pulau Ubin, the Wayang stage at the centre of Ubin village was once a classroom for the children! Today, the stage is used for large dinners in Ubin village and is still used for performances during the Hungry Ghost Festival.
Pulau Ubin's mangroves are also home to the nipah palm (or attap palm). The fruit of this plant is popularly known as attap chee, which is commonly found in local desserts like ice kachang.
Over 10,000 trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers and creepers have been planted in Pulau Ubin in the past 15 years.
30 Nov 2014
Ubin Day
Last Sunday, Prime Minister Lee dropped in on Pulau Ubin for a morning of old-world, rustic fun! Launching Ubin Day, a community event organised by about 20 community groups and supported by MND, NParks, URA and NHB, PM also met with many members of the Friends of Ubin Network (FUN) at various iconic spots of the island.
31 Oct 2014
3rd Friends of Ubin Network (FUN) Meeting
Friday always calls for some FUN! This afternoon, MOS Desmond Lee and members of the Friends of Ubin Network (FUN) gathered for another enthusiastic session of brainstorming and in-depth discussions on how we can bring The Ubin Project forward.
18 Oct 2014
Pulau Ubin Symposium – Honouring the Past, Treasuring the Present, Shaping the Future
"Honouring the past, Treasuring the present, Shaping the future" - this was the theme for this morning's Pulau Ubin Symposium, which saw an encouraging turnout of about 150 enthusiastic participants. Hosted by Minister of State for National Development, Mr Desmond Lee, the symposium saw a lively exchange of insights and views about the rich biodiversity and heritage of Ubin, and its potential for recreational and environmental sustainability initiatives.
Want to do something fun yet educational over the weekend? As part of the on-going The Ubin Project, URA is organising a Pulau Ubin Symposium – "Honouring the Past, Treasuring the Present, Shaping the Future". Learn more about the island through the symposium - from its rich biodiversity and heritage, to its recreational aspects and potential for environmental sustainability initiatives.
16 Oct 2014
ITE Eco-Conference @ ITE West
The annual ITE Eco-Conference was held this morning at ITE College West. Themed "Protecting our Biodiversity, Preserving our Heritage", the conference sought to foster collaborations across relevant government agencies, industry and community interest groups through the sharing and exchanging of eco knowledge and practices.
25 Jul 2014
2nd Friends of Ubin Network (FUN) Meeting
Following our inaugural meeting in May, FUN members from various heritage and nature groups, volunteers, youths, and interested members of the public met up again to discuss and brainstorm for more ideas on how to enhance and preserve Pulau Ubin.
20 Jul 2014
Pulau Ubin on film this Heritage Festival
This year's Singapore Heritage Festival, saw the screening of a film on Pulau Ubin! The 45-minute feature film, Moving Gods (2005), was adapted from a play and explores the mystery around a German girl who is worshipped at a temple on the island today.
18 Jul 2014
Pulau Ubin now on stamps
The National Heritage Board (NHB) and SingPost have launched a series of stamps highlighting Pulau Ubin's rustic charm and precious heritage. Called the "Islands of Singapore - Pulau Ubin", the series features some of Ubin's most iconic landmarks, such as the main jetty, Check Jawa, the wayang stage and the quarry.
12 Jul 2014
The Ubin Project exhibition @ Festival of Biodiversity 2014
The Festival of Biodiversity is back for the third year running! Organised by National Parks Board and the Biodiversity Roundtable, the Festival celebrates and raises awareness on Singapore's diverse flora and fauna.
08 Jul 2014
Reaching out to Ubin lovers
On 8 July 2014, nature and recreation lovers gathered at the URA Centre to explore ideas on nature-based recreation on Pulau Ubin. 24 individuals from more than 10 organisations attended the event, including nature groups, schools, cyclists, adventure groups and artists.
26 Jun 2014
URA reaching out to Ubin lovers
Some 15 youth volunteers, environmentalists and nature lovers gathered over a simple dinner at URA to brainstorm ideas on Pulau Ubin. Organised on 26 June as a follow up to an earlier "Imagine Ubin Workshop" by The Leafmonkey Workshop, the session explored ideas on biodiversity conservation, heritage & history, nature-based recreation, research & education, as well as sustainable design & practices.
07 Jun 2014
Plant-A-Tree on Pulau Ubin
On 7 June, 90 employees (and their families) from Bureau Veritas Marine Singapore took part in a Plant-A-Tree (PAT) programme on Pulau Ubin and planted a total of 50 native trees.
24 May 2014
Biodiversity Research Symposium
In celebration of International Day of Biodiversity, NParks organised its inaugural Biodiversity Research Symposium on 24th of May 2014 and sought views on Pulau Ubin, a sanctuary for wildlife. Check out the word cloud for the common buzzwords!
09 May 2014
Inaugural Friends of Ubin Network (FUN) Meeting
On 9 May 2014, members of various heritage and nature groups, volunteers, youths, and interested members of the public gathered together for the inaugural Friends of Ubin Network (FUN) Meeting. As the name suggests, the group had much fun brainstorming for ideas on how we can further enhance the island and the ways to get more Singaporeans involved in the project.
31 Mar 2014
Visit to Pulau Ubin
On 31 March 2014, Mr Desmond Lee, Minister of State for National Development, together with Dr Maliki Bin Osman (Minister of State for National Development and Defence and Mayor of South East District) who is also the Member of Parliament for Ubin), visited Pulau Ubin with a group of heritage and nature advocates as well as experts in various fields such as architecture, education and design.


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The Value of Friendship
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"My friends are my estate."⨠—Emily Dickinson
How do you value your friends?
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