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What is it?
The OBDLink MX Wi-Fi is a professional grade OBD-II adapter that uses wifi to communicate.
The Verdict:
The OBDLink MX Wi-Fi is a great OBD-II adapter option... provided you can't make use of the more user-friendly Bluetooth model.
What's In The Box?
The OBDLink MX Wi-Fi comes with the OBD-II adapter and a host of platform specific start guides. A link to the included OBDLink application and a copy of the license number for that app are also included.
One of my favorite "high-end" products to review during my time at mp3Car.com was the original OBDLink MX Bluetooth. Prior to using it, I always purchased the cheapest OBD adapter I could find, and it really took getting a high-quality product like the OBDLink to realize just how slow those bargain basement options are. When I heard that a new faster version of the MX line was available, I requested a sneak peek to find out if it was an even better option.
First things first, the OBDLink MX Wi-Fi is fast. No matter the protocol, the wifi model was faster to communicate with my cars when compared to the Bluetooth model. The MX Wi-Fi also maintains all of the available features of the Bluetooth variant. The dimensions are the same, it works with every protocol including MS CAN, and the battery saver technology still powers the unit down when the vehicle is off. Using wifi means the MX Wi-Fi can take advantage of the super secure WPA2 encryption protocol, leaving little chance that an intruder can steal your signal and interfere with vehicle controls. Using wifi means that the device is compatible with nearly every Android/iPhone/Windows platform out there. Everything you'd expect from a wifi based OBD-II adapter you get with the MX Wi-Fi.
Then, there are the limitations that one might overlook when choosing this wifi OBD-II adapter. The first issue is found during initial setup. As expected, the WPA2 encryption that the MX Wi-Fi uses requires a key that is only found on the back of the unit. In order for your smartphone or tablet of choice to find the MX Wi-Fi adapter, you must install the device into the OBD-II port commonly found under the dash. After your smartphone finds the device, you just then enter the WPA2 key, and unless you thought ahead and wrote down the key or have a sequence of mirrors just hanging around your car, you'll probably have to take the MX Wi-Fi out of the OBD-II port and take down the key. Rinse and repeat for each new wireless device you want to use to communicate with the MX Wi-Fi.
Unfortunately, it doesn't really get easier from there. After establishing your wifi connection, you effectively lose internet service to your smartphone. Assuming you're following the start guide thats included with the MX Wi-Fi, you have already installed the included copy of the OBDLink software, and have now completed step 2 through 8 of the guide (summarized in the last paragraph). The first time you run the OBDLink application it requires you to enter your license key and register the software. Here's the catch, while connected through wifi to the MX Wi-Fi, so you have no internet access. You will have to hop off the OBDLink MX access point and grab another wireless source to complete this step. Internet access, or lack thereof, is a common problem to me while using the OBDLink MX Wi-Fi for anything other than on the spot diagnostics. Unlike the Bluetooth model which you can install in a vehicle and basically "forget" once is initially setup, the OBDLink Wi-Fi relegates a smartphone to a "dumb" phone while it's plugged in, and unless you manually take the time to open your smartphone settings and disable wifi while driving, you're automatically going to lose data access while driving. Even the OBDLink software that comes with the MX Wifi has an issue with internet access. One of the functions of the app is mapping diagnostic data over your current position, but without data access, the app cannot draw the map (see below).
Despite this, the OBDLink application is incredibly powerful. It has most of the features of competing applications like Torque, but is designed to work specifically with OBDLink devices. Its much smaller in terms of install size and seems to be a lot faster between screens than Torque. All that and free support and updates for life make it the ideal companion to the MX Wi-Fi, internet hiccup aside.
The OBDLink MX Wi-Fi is a great OBD-II adapter for someone who might be looking for a device to swap in and out of cars to do spot diagnostic data, but I wouldn't recommend for someone looking to do long term data-logging or something similar. If you have Bluetooth connection as an option, I'd definitely suggest the original MX Bluetooth as your option.
The Positive:
Super fast connection and wireless communication
Secure communication
Smallest OBD-II adapter on the market
OBDLink app included in purchase is optimized for this device
Cross-platform compatibility
The Negative:
Initialization and setup is unavoidably painful
Use of wifi communication is a constant inhibitor of overall usability
The Verdict:
The OBDLink MX Wi-Fi is a great OBD-II adapter option... provided you can't make use of the more user-friendly Bluetooth model.
What is it?
The G1W is a high-definition automotive PVR camera with a 2.7 LCD display.
The Verdict:
The G1W automotive PVR is an excellent 1080p capture device which distinguishes itself from the pack with its functional and beautiful 2.7" LCD display.
The G1W is available at GearBeast.com, normally priced at $63.83. The manufacturer has created a special mp3Car.com community discount code. Use code GBG1WCHF to get the G1W at the price of $41.99. Coupon expires October 31st!
Automotive capture cameras come in all shapes and sizes these days. Some consist of a low-profile which is easy to hide away, and others come with a larger frame suitable for a larger backup battery and expansion. Size aside, their specs indicate that most do the same thing. The G1W high-definition camera has its own niche' with its high-quality 2.7 LCD display. Size wise, the G1W rests firmly in the middle of the smaller and bulker PVR devices. Its not large enough to be an eye-sore on the windshield, but the included and quite functional display makes it larger than a device you wouldnt notice at all.
The G1W is capable of recording in stunning 1080p high-definition at 60fps. Recording is up to the standard that the previously reviewed BlackVue DR400G set. No matter if youre driving during the bright sun or at night, the G1W is capable of capturing a high-quality image. Details like license plates and road signs can be easily discerned both during external playback or using the built-in screen. The image also spans the width of the windshield thanks to a 120-degree viewing angle. Audio capture is also excellent. The G1W does a good job of capturing voice or background music all while eliminating most of the road noise you would expect to have when a camera is mounted to a car.
Initially I wasn't too keen on the idea of having a display sitting on the windshield anywhere near the drivers view in the car. This idea seemed like a distraction waiting to happen in fact. After using this device for some time though, I gained an appreciation of having a screen available if I wanted to replay a driving scenario on the fly. While using PVRs without a screen, theres always a level of fear that the content is not actually being captured. With the G1W, you get a live preview when you want it, but the display can easily be turned off in the settings menu. The fact that I can modify settings on the device is another reason I like the G1W. With all of the other PVRs Ive tested, settings modification requires the camera to the connected to a PC. There are a host of options available on the G1W and being able to change them when I want is a definite plus.
The G1Ws body has all of the buttons connectivity options you would expect from a car PVR with a screen. The PVR has a built-in capacitor which the manufacturer suggests provides a safer installation when comparing to a standard battery. The capacitor keeps the device alive just long enough to shutdown gracefully and ensures video data is saved properly. On the face on the camera are zoom buttons, a record button, a mode button for playback, and a small LED . The top of the G1W has power and menu buttons. Display options include HDMI via the mini connector on the left side of the camera and an A/V out 3.5mm jack on the top. The A/V connector is strangely absent from the box, as is a micro-SD card for capturing right out of the box. When purchasing the G1W, make sure to pick up as large a card as your budget can afford (up to 32GB). On the lens side of the camera is a LED flash, though it's only use in the car would be to upset any driver in front of your vehicle.
Sadly, there is one other notable omission from the G1Ws package. The camera does not include a GPS sensor, meaning location meta-data is not captured with the video. This of course doesnt have to be a deal breaker, but having GPS information while reviewing footage is something Ive grown quite accustomed to with other car PVR models. The G1W does have an accelerometer and uses it to automatically suspend recording while stopped. This of course allows the installed memory to capture more footage while youre driving instead of parked. I do wonder though how video would be captured while sitting at a stop light and a sudden collision occurs. As with most features, this too can be turned off in settings.
The Positive:
High quality 1080p video capture
included LCD gives options competitors dont offer
Latency-free live preview from the display
A host of display output options
Built in accelerometer is very functional
Suction cup mount is strong and secures the camera in place
12-foot power cord aids in installation
The Negative:
Lack of GPS data capture
Micro-SD card is not included
The Verdict:
The G1W automotive PVR is an excellent 1080p capture device which distinguishes itself from the pack with its functional and beautiful 2.7" LCD display.
Check here for more photos of the G1W car PVR. Check back later for a comparison video between the G1W and other PVR models.
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What is it?
The 1Sheeld is an Arduino shield that allows for smartphone sensor information to be used with an Arduino device.
The Verdict:
1Sheeld to rule them all! The 1Sheeld for Arduino is a must have component for beginners and advanced users alike. It's easy to use, easy to setup, and arms most Arduinos with a bevy of prototyping tools at their disposal. The bottom line is if you own a compatible Arduino and an Android device you should buy a 1Sheeld.
Anyone who's ever spent any amount of time with an Arduino knows of its seemingly unlimited potential. Arduino has an extremely large support community and because it's open source hardware, the number of ways you can expand are only limited by imagination. Buy an Arduino, and if you're anything like me you'll feel compelled to purchase many of the available shields add-on modules just to see what new possibilities exist. The cost of Arduino shields seem to increase based on their usefulness, so often times many of the cheaper shields you buy first simply get left out of any design when it comes to protect implementation time. What if "1 shield" could effectively replace the pile of shields you'd normally purchase during prototyping? Meet the 1Sheeld.
1Sheeld is a prototypers dream add-on. Using an Android device running 2.3+ and an awesome 1Sheeld app, your smartphone becomes your Arduino shields. 1Sheeld's job is to communicate between the Arduino and the Android. Using the built-in HC-06 Bluetooth module, 1Sheeld allows any available sensor in your smartphone to become a virtual shield, so that the sensor data can be used in Arduino sketches.
The 1Sheeld can serve as a GPS shield, Wifi shield, and most any other shield available today. In addition, it replaces smaller hardware components like LEDs, buttons, and buzzers. Want to design a sketch using a gamepad or keyboard? 1Sheeld makes this easy. Email, SMS, Facebook, and Foursquare implementation is a breeze thanks to the 1Sheeld.
With the power and flexibility the 1Sheeld affords, its easy to see an incredibly complex Android control app. I was frankly amazed at how clean and easy to use the app is. Upon first running the app, you're presented with a short tutorial, then a scan button that searches for 1Sheeld devices in the 30 foot range. Once a 1Sheeld is found, pairing is a single tap process. From there, the UI shows all of the available sensors the app has in a simple and clean manner. You can select which of the various sensors you would like to enable, and any sensors not available to the Android device are blocked immediately via toast notification. Once you've selected the sensors you want to utilize, a single button presents a screen where the selected sensors are displayed with their various values. The entire app interface is fluid, fast, and organized. There's even an included plugin for the powerful automation Android app Tasker. The available 1Sheeld library for Arduino is also top notch, with several example sketches for the various sensors the shield provides.
The 1Sheeld is designed to attach to the standard Arduino shield form factor. Connecting to an Uno or Mega is very easy. Compatibility issues do exist with Arduino's without the standard shield form factor. The 1Sheeld is also a pass-through shield, allowing access to the Arduino's input/output pins.
The Positive:
Powerful, flexible platform
Terrific Android app
Arduino library all but eliminates sketch implementation issues
Easy learning and setup process
Standard shield form factor
Tasker support
The Negative:
No current Apple support
Wont connect to Arduino's without the standard shield form factor.
The Verdict:
1Sheeld to rule them all! The 1Sheeld for Arduino is a must have component for beginners and advanced users alike. It's easy to use, easy to setup, and arms most Arduinos with a bevy of prototyping tools at their disposal. The bottom line is if you own a compatible Arduino and an Android device you should buy a 1Sheeld.
What is it?
The Portal Media Bluetooth TPMS module lets you monitor tire pressure wirelessly via Bluetooth.
The Verdict:
Portal Media's Bluetooth TPMS improves on the last generation of devices by allowing wireless communication via Bluetooth. The module is sleeker and reception appears improved. Once the kinks are worked out of the Android app, the Bluetooth TPMS module will be an awesome addition to any compatible car.
Quite a few years ago at mp3Car's first national car PC meet, I was lucky enough to win a prize for having as many as 19 USB devices connected to my car PC. The prize received was USB number 20, a car PC connected tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) from Portal Media. Many years and several dead sensor batteries later, the device had served me well, but it was time for an upgrade. Luckily, the guys at Portal Media have been busy at work improving on their existing technology. For years it's seemed that the Bluetooth variant of their TPMS devices was simply an idea in our mp3Car forum, but the time has arrived, and the device really exists. I've been privileged to spend the last few weeks testing this new device out and getting to see if the wireless abilities actually improved the experience.
Let's get the obvious information out of the way first. The tire sensors required for the Bluetooth TPMS device must be professionally installed, so be sure to account for the cost of installation when considering this purchase. My cost was roughly $30/tire, but yours can vary. Also, as if this review, there is no Apple or Windows application that will work with the Bluetooth TPMS module. It's unknown whether this will be created by Portal Media in the near future, but as the mp3Car community is founded on the idea of tinkering and fitting square pegs in round holes, I'm sure solutions will exist shortly. Once the sensors are installed in the tires, the rest of the process of setting the system up is a breeze. The TPMS module is smaller and sleeker this time around, so it's easy to plug into any available 12v source and slide in a glove box or other compartment. It's recommended to install the device in a centralized location in relation to the tire sensors, but I've had far more success with reception despite installation location in comparison to the USB unit. Once the device is mounted and powered, the Android application will need to be downloaded from the Play Store. Once the app is installed, its time to begin the process of synchronizing the tire sensors to the Bluetooth module. Check out the video below on the steps required here.
The Android application for the Bluetooth TPMS is very easy to use. The user interface is very simple, and once the sensors are learned, it will quickly and accurately report sensor information. In the app settings, there are a large number of variables which control sensor alert notifications and display preferences. The app is not without faults though. I have the application installed on three of my Android devices; A Samsung tablet with QHD resolution, a Samsung smartphone with HD resolution, and the ODROID X-2 Android low resolution head unit. Each instance gives me a different take on the app. The smartphone displays the perfect scaling of text, buttons, and images. On the tablet, the buttons are very small and often a chore to press, and the vehicle image and text does not scale to make use of the added real estate. The ODROID's low resolution allows for the buttons and images to display correctly, but the text is too large for the bubble window it's presented in. Portal Media has acknowledged some of the drawbacks of the app, and is aggressively working to correct the issues.
Ultimately, the experience of being free of the installed car PC screen when dealing with my tire pressure is a much needed improvement. Rather than having to run back and forth between tires and the monitor to check pressure levels, I can take my tablet with me to each tire. I'll still receive alert notifications through my Android car PC, but the flexibility to use an additional screen when I choose is awesome.
The Positive:
Module has a sleeker and smaller profile
Tire sensor reception seems improved
Android ability allows for cross-device usage
Easy learning and setup process
The Negative:
No current iPod or Windows support
Android app is functional, but will need work
The Verdict:
Portal Media's Bluetooth TPMS improves on the last generation of devices by allowing wireless communication via Bluetooth. The module is sleeker and reception appears improved. Once the kinks are worked out of the Android app, the Bluetooth TPMS module will be an awesome addition to any compatible car.
What is it?
The MICO Shield is an Arduino add-on module which allows the Arduino to interface with a mobile phone.
The Verdict:
Provided you have a compatible Arduino device, the MICO shield can pull any vehicle closer to the connected car lifestyle with the power of a cell phone.
Most hardware DIYers have tinkered with or at least heard about the open source I/O powerhouse that is the Arduino. I've personally spent hours upon hours finding different methods to power on an LED from different Adruino add-ons, called "shields". The MICO shield just might be my favorite of the bunch as I feel its features can most likely be used with an Arduino installed in my vehicle.
As cute a name as MICO is, it really stands for Mobile Interactive voice response and COntrol. The premise is rather simple, connect the MICO shield to a cell phone headphone jack and MICO can answer any calls received. The real power in the MICO comes from what you can do with that call. MICO serves as an virtual operator to any number of functions.
MICO can tell you the temperature in the vehicle from its built-in thermosensor. MICO can read from a voltmeter connected to the Arduino and let callers know how much juice is left in the battery. MICO can be programmed to make a call when the car is located outside a geofence. MICO can also do, as shown here, where an Arduino-novice like me created a sketch to make MICO trigger my remote starter.
Installation of the MICO shield could not be easier. It simply plugs into the headphone jack of a cell phone. MICO answers calls in two different methods. The first method listens to the audio jack for ringing signal and answers after a configurable number of rings. There are two sets of jumpers on the device to allow MICO to listen in regardless of mic polarity. The second option depends on the cell phones ability to auto-answer, an option that is available on a great number of phones today. That being said, its important to know if your phone supports these methods to ensure compatibility. MICO also has an optional 2nd headphone jack which can be used to listen to what MICO is saying for testing purposes. The 2nd headphone jack does not however pass caller audio through.
MICO uses the Arduino SDK for its programming, so it's easy to adapt its features to your build. There's even handy example sketches to help get you started. To get much use out of this shield, you'll need to have a micro SD card, as the audible responses that MICO uses must be declared and saved as RAW audio files. MICO PCB is directly compatible with the Arduino Uno device, but sadly directly connect with the beefier Arduino Mega.
The Positive:
High quality add-on which allows arduino/cell phone interfacing
Compatible with most phones today
Uses Arduino SDK for programming ease and comes with helpful examples
Easy to create audible prompts for use and SD Card use allows for large variety of options
The Negative:
Not (yet) compatible with Arduino MEGA
Small number of phones will be incompatible
The Verdict:
Provided you have a compatible Arduino device, the MICO shield can pull any vehicle closer to the connected car lifestyle with the power of a cell phone.
The MICO shield for Adruino is available through the mp3Car store.
Check back soon for a video of the MICO device in action, as well as more blogs showing how the Arduino line of devices can be used to supercharge the connected car experience.
The MICO shield for Adruino is available through the mp3Car store.
Check back soon for a video of the MICO device in action, as well as more blogs showing how the Arduino line of devices can be used to supercharge the connected car experience.


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The project would consist of an existing earth dam, reservoir and outlet conduit and a new propeller turbine with a capacity of 1,000 kilowatts, transmission line, substation and accessory facilities.
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Dennis J. Ryan, project manager for ECOsponsible Inc., East Aurora, was not available to comment, but he previously said the project would upgrade a flood control dam built for Benson Mines in the middle of the last century into an electricity-generating run-of-the-river hydropower plant.
The New York State Council of Trout Unlimited and the state Department of Environmental Conservation have filed motions to intervene.
The Department of the Interior is concerned about an adverse impact on fish and wildlife that could be caused by the projects construction and operation.
Interior states that it would be opposed to any hydroelectric construction or operation that would destroy or seriously degrade fish and wildlife resources and associated habitats in or near the Little River and recommends that ECOsponsible be required to coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to consider development and operations that would be compatible with existing fish and wildlife resources, according to FERCs preliminary permit.
The commission found the concerns premature.
A preliminary permit does not authorize a permittee to undertake construction of the proposed project and does not grant land-disturbing or other property rights, the preliminary permit stated. The purpose of a preliminary permit is to study the feasibility of the project, including studying potential impacts. Should the permittee file a license application, these issues will be addressed in the licensing process.
Interior wants ECOsponsible to consult with the National Park Service and DEC about the effect of project construction and operations on the movements and reproduction of fish and other aquatic organisms, recreational fishing and navigation, wetland wildlife and flora and other historical resources.
Interior also recommends that ECOsponsible follow bald eagle management guidelines.
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The American dream is a complicated one. Having a home, raising a family, putting the kids through college and having some fun.
In the middle of this, comes work; work that must be done to accomplish the dream. But for many people, working for someone else is not part of the dream, but owning their own business is.
Many dream of owning a business of their own. Many also fail, because they are not realistic about starting up a business. Usually those failures are due to a number of things.
If it was easy to start and maintain a successful business, everyone could do it. However, what is really true is that if the basics tenants of starting a business are followed, and the expertise and drive are there to make a business go, then many businesses would succeed while those without those things ultimately fail.
Starting a business is more than an idea; the concept for a business a person has may be good, but it takes much more than that to make a business go.
Think of starting a business as a research and development project. There is a beginning of the project and there is an end to it. In a business start up the beginning is testing the idea to see if it is something that is really needed and will be accepted by people who are potential customers. A dream of one person may not be the needs of another. Many people pour money into a project because it is their dream, but that is not enough; there has to be a sustainable market for it. That means that the person starting the business has to look at the future.
Ethan Migliori, the director of the Small Business Development Center for Carbon and Emery County, says that there is a real combination to starting up a business.
"You need to understand the market, the population trends in your market, and get an idea of what the startup and operational costs will be before planning a business," he said.
If the business is going to be built on a single product or service, then a real study of what is coming down the pike should done. A lone product or service can easily quickly become outmoded or dominated by a larger company, which could spell doom for the small business.
Targeting is also important. Starting a convenience store, where one tries to be all things to everyone who walks in the door, is very different from forming a recreation business that teaches people how to fly fish. A market must be reachable, and it must either be ripe or one that can be ripened. Starting the same business that three other people have on the other corners of an intersection generally does not work very well.
"People who start up businesses understand what pies they can cut and which they can't," says Migliori. "If a pie in a market gets cut too many ways, everybody loses. And the fact is even if a person has a good business and another has a poor one in the same market, if the poor one is the established business there is a good chance the better one will fail because it is very hard to take away someone elses business base."
Once the idea has been studied and proven to be something people would want, then the money to back the business comes into play. The media is full of stories about people who started out with a business in their garage and $17 in their pocket. They make it sound like this is common and easy to do.
In reality a person that wants to start a business may only have $17 in their pocket, but in most cases they soon realize that little money added to early sales usually does not a business make. Start ups take money, so a source must be secured. In actuality the best business opportunities are the ones that pairs up the ability and means to raise cash for the start up.
"The first thing I tell people who want to start a business is to have a good credit score," says Migliori. "Without that no one is going to touch them when they need money."
Migliori also says that anyone who wants to start a business should have 20 percent of the cash they need for working capital in the bank.
"Banks don't want to fund working capital," he says. "People need this kind of money for at least the first six months of their business so they can meet their bills."
More cash than that is certainly good if the start up has it; however most small businesses must sooner or later (usually sooner) find a backer to make the business go. This can come from one or a number of sources.
Those sources include banks, personal assets (either leveraged or sold), credit unions or personal backers. If personal backers are used, be sure they know the risks that are being taken with their money. There is nothing more uncomfortable than having a personal backer who expects to see a return on their money and finds that the principal has been used up and there is no value into that which they have invested.
Businesses can also get into trouble by over reaching their working capital and thereby having to sell inventory to pay the bills without replacing it. At some point either goods or materials need to be replenished, and without some cash to back up the purchasing power, things can go down hill quickly.
The skills to run a personal small business are also important. Someone who starts a business needs all the skills (or access to them) to run a business. For instance a person may have great skill at developing or building a product, but do they have the sales and marketing skills bring it to customers, the money skills to operate the enterprise and the management skills to run the company day to day, especially when employees become part of the mix?
"I tell people that they should visit at least two people when they start a business," says Migliori. "One of those should be a lawyer so they can understand the laws involved in running a business and the other is an accountant so they set up their financial situation and taxes correctly."
Migliori says he has seen too many small businesses that start off without knowing about laws and finance and soon find themselves in trouble because they are not following worker compensation laws or have been selling products and not charging sales tax on them.
Most people who want to start a business have an idea of what they want to do. But regardless of experience, it is a good idea to get counseling and training in starting up a business.
"One of the things I suggest all small businesses do is have an advisory board," states Migliori. "Many people get into a business and become embarrassed about problems within it or too prideful to ask for help from others when they need it. That's what a board can do for a person. They are a kind of coaching committee to fine tune the business game that is being played."
Another good source for learning to run a small business in the local area is Migliori. His agency supplies various kinds of training for business and start up business basics. His Nextlevel and Fastrack classes can help people who want to start businesses for the first time, or even those that have run businesses before.
Disillusionment is a big problem in the start up business world. Often it has to do with expectations that aren't attained. Sometimes the business just stops being fun like it was in the beginning and people lose interest.
"I see people all the time who start businesses based on a hobby they have had for years," stated Migliori. "There is usually a lot of commitment and dedication to that kind of a business, but sooner or later the hobby becomes work. Many get burned out and close their businesses down."
Another source of disillusion is the fact that a leader of a business is responsible for everything that happens in that enterprise. If someone doesn't show up to work, they must fill in. Startup businesses mean long hours, sometimes little sleep and a lot of waiting for money to come in to pay bills that are begging to be paid. The pressures can be intense, especially when a market changes or the mortgage payment is due. It takes a tough person to get through the hard times and to realize that even in the best of times things can still be precarious.
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Buffalo, N.Y. - Here's a figure that's sure to catch your attention: ten million dollars.
That's how much the NFTA spends on its police force every year in salary and benefits - ten million dollars.
And NFTA is among the very few transit systems in the country that still has its own police force.
According to the American Public Transportation Association, out of more than 300 transit systems across the country, there are just 16 left which pay to staff their own separate police force.
Even the largest transit system in the country -- New York City's -- no longer has its own transit police force. The New York Police Department handles security for the subways in New York.
And across upstate New York, no other city has a transit police force, not Rochester, not Syracuse, not Albany.
In each of those cities the local police department takes care of security on the transit system.
That's one of a number of reasons why the bus fare in Rochester is one dollar, half of the the two dollars a ride that the NFTA charges.
And the NFTA has raised fares three times in the last nine years.
And don't forget, those increases hit those who can least afford it: the poor who don't own a car, or a husband and wife who work and only have one car between them.
Given all that, we wondered why the NFTA still has its own police force for the bus and rail system, this during this time when it's continually struggled to balance its budget.
Now we should not that a little over a year ago, the NFTA did reduce the size of its police force by about 14 positions, which brought it down to 90 officers. Those cuts saved it $900,000.
Scott Brown: "Has there been more thought to reducing the cost of the police force?"
NFTA Executive Director Kim Minkel: "We always take a look at things, one of the concerns is that we want to have a system that is safe and secure. We were very pleased by the results of last year."
And something very interesting happened last year - you would think that having fewer officers would mean more crime.
Actually the exact opposite happened.
Even with fewer NFTA police officers there was less crime, crime was down by about 20 percent.
And exactly what crimes are taking place in the system?
Through a Freedom of Information Act request we received crime stats from the NFTA for both 2011 and 2012.
It showed that the vast majority of crimes its officers handled were misdemeanors and non-criminal violations.
Things like disorderly conduct, harassment, and marijuana possession.
Scott Brown: "I guess the question is do you need a police force of this size, it's not like there are murders and rapes and things of that nature going on?"
Kim Minkel: "Well our police serve as an effective deterrent."
Scott Brown: "If you had fewer people last year and crime is going down doesn't that tell you something - that maybe you don't need these people?"
Kim Minkel: "We only have one year's data to monitor we'll continue to look at this, this year going forward. And continue to adjust accordingly."
Now it's important to remember that the NFTA didn't always have its own police force. Before 1984, Buffalo police simply patrolled the system.
The NFTA police force was added in 1984 when the transit line opened.
When the NFTA announced in late 2011 that it was going to lay off some of its officers, the authority's police union asked the NFTA to look into having the authority contract with the Sheriff's Department to take over its functions on the bus and the rail lines, that as a way to try and prevent those layoffs.
And so the Sherri's Department did a study. 2 On Your Side obtained this draft proposal and the Sheriff's Department said it could cut the NFTA's police costs by between one and two million dollars a year, mainly by eliminating duplication between the two departments...
Scott Brown: "Sounds like a pretty good deal, why didn't you take it?"
Kim Minkel: "There were errors with the analysis and they had looked at old numbers in the budget book. Subsequently we did sit down and go over the numbers and it wasn't a million dollar savings.It was actually a wash, there were no savings."
Scott Brown: "There is duplication right?"
Kim Minkel: "No we didn't see any duplication."
Scott Brown: "Well you have a police headquarters right?"
Kim Minkel: "Yes for the facilities, there may be some facilities savings. We're doing a facility consolidation study currently as we speak. Our police facility at 1404 Main Street is one of the facilities that's included in that study."
Another area of duplication is that both the Sheriff and NFTA have their own dispatch systems.
So, the NFTA says contracting with the Sheriff wouldn't save any money, and that despite the fact that crime went down last year, it's not willing to commit to further reducing its police force.
How about salaries?
We found that last year, including overtime, one third of the 90 members of the force made $85,000 and more.
Scott Brown: "Do you think that's too high?"
Kim Minkel: "Our officers risk their lives each and every day for the safety of our riding public. I don't know how you assign a value is that too much for a human life."
Scott Brown: "You have to assign some sort of value right, I mean you're not going to pay them $200,000 a year are you?"
Kim Minkel: "If you're asking me if they make too much if they risk their lives every single day no I do not."
Scott Brown: "Even if they make more than Buffalo police officers or deputies do, Sheriff deputies?"
Kim Minkel: "I would be surprised if our officers made significantly more. I would be very surprised."
2 On Your Side obtained figures from both departments. A Sheriff's deputy with five years experience makes a base salary of $55,000 a year, an NFTA officer with five years experience makes a base salary of $58,000 a year and Buffalo Police officers make a base of $64,000 a year.
Again that's base salary, last year the NFTA paid out $1.7 million in overtime.
When it comes to cutting its costs, the NFTA doesn't have to look very far.
Just down the Thruway in Rochester, the transit system there was able to cut its fare to a dollar, and increase ridership.
Again Rochester has no police force.
Its former CEO, Mark Aesch now runs his own consulting company, advising government agencies how to run more efficiently.
Mark Aesch: "In Rochester, we wanted to have low fares, that's what we were focused on, so we had a partnership with our local police department, that's what we did. It cost us nothing and our customers felt more than safe and our customers were able to have low fares."
An audit released on Tuesday by the state Authorities Budget Office says that unless the NFTA cuts costs it "will continue to incur future deficits" which could very well translate into more fare increases.
Scott Brown: "What's to stop another fare increase in a year or two as your costs go up?"
Kim Minkel: "Last year we rolled out a blueprint for the future, we've been able to control our costs, the actual costs to operate the system is less than it was the previous year. We put in a number of changes- economies and efficiencies throughout our system. If you're asking me to forecast what the future holds several years down the road I really can't."
Read the New York State Authorities Budget Office audit here.


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This study will prospectively evaluate the prevalence and incidence (over a two year period) of MRSA colonization and infection among HIV-infected military beneficiaries to determine predictors for the development of MRSA colonization and infection. This study will also investigate the utility of decolonization procedures for clearance of MRSA carriage and prevention of MRSA infections. Finally, the molecular characteristics and the antimicrobial sensitivities of isolates in this population will be determined.
HIV Infections
Staphylococcal Infections
Drug: Mupirocin (Bactroban) 2%; hexachlorophene (pHisoHex) 3%
Drug: Placebo
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|Prospective Study on the Incidence, Predictors, and Characteristics of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections and a Randomized, Double-Blind Study on Decolonization Procedures for Prevention of MRSA Infections Among HIV-Infected Persons
- The presence of MRSA on repeated swabs to assess the efficacy of these medications on clearing MRSA colonization [ Time Frame: Every 4 weeks for 5 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- To determine the prevalence and incidence of MRSA colonization of the nares, throat, perirectal, axilla, and groin areas among HIV infected patients and to study changes in the colonization rates over time. [ Time Frame: Every 6 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- To evaluate the change in CD4 counts and HIV viral loads during the time of a MRSA or soft tissue infection. [ Time Frame: At time of infection ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- To characterize the molecular characteristics and the antimicrobial sensitivities of MRSA isolates in this population. [ Time Frame: at time of positive MRSA results ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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Drug: Mupirocin (Bactroban) 2%; hexachlorophene (pHisoHex) 3%
BACTROBAN NASAL is a white to off-white ointment that contains 2.15% w/w mupirocin calcium (equivalent to 2.0% pure mupirocin free acid) in a soft white ointment base. The inactive ingredients are paraffin and a mixture of glycerin esters (SOFTISAN 649).
pHisoHex, brand of hexachlorophene detergent cleanser, is an antibacterial sudsing emulsion for topical administration.
Some randomized patients will receive mupirocin (Bactroban) nasal ointment plus hexachlorophene (pHisoHex) body washes for seven days.
|Placebo Comparator: 2
Drug: Placebo
Some randomized patients will receive a placebo nasal ointment (white petroleum) and a placebo body soap with no antimicrobial activity for seven days.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults (at least 18 years of age) who are HIV positive by a reactive screening (ELISA, EIA) and a confirmatory test (Western blot) and who are able to attend the study visits which are every 6 months (+/- 2 months), at the minimum
Exclusion Criteria:
- Known allergy to mupirocin (Bactroban®) nasal ointment or hexachlorophene (pHisoHex®) soaps or constituents of these products.
- Age less than 18 years.
- Inability to remain in the study for the two year duration.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding females.
- Females who intend to become pregnant during the two year study time period.
- Persons who are healthcare providers with direct patient contact.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00631566
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|Naval Medical Center San Diego/Infectious Disease Division
|San Diego, California, United States, 92134-1201
|United States, Maryland
|Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20889
|United States, Texas
|San Antonio Military Medical Center (BAMC/WHMC)
|San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78236-9908
|United States, Virginia
|Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
|Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23708-2197
Additional publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
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|Brian Agan, Deputy Science Director, IDCRP, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
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|NCT00631566 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|February 27, 2008
|Last Updated:
|May 7, 2015
|Health Authority:
|United States: Institutional Review Board
United States: Federal Government
Keywords provided by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences:
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
HIV and Staphylococcus aureus infection
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Communicable Diseases
Staphylococcal Infections
Bacterial Infections
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Pharmacologic Actions
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
Therapeutic Uses
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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate publisher
A series of arrests shocked the area in July of 1951 concerning gambling and illicit activities.
How actually shocking it was, however, was also not unusual.
For years the police departments had looked the other way concerning various kinds of activities, including gambling and prostitution. In fact it was a joke across the state that if you wanted to gamble in Utah, one could come to Carbon County. The house of ill repute in the country also drew people from far and wide as well. Many were located in Helper, with a few in Price.
On the night of July 21, 1951, the Carbon County Sheriff's office along with some special deputies raided various kinds of establishments in both towns. As a result 12 women and four men were arrested and charged with various degrees of vagrancy.
In those days vagrancy was a catch all term to arrest someone until other offenses could be investigated.
According to the Sun Advocate of July 26, 1951 "three such establishments were raided in Helper including the Carbon, Newhouse and Rio Hotels and in Price the White Star, the New Grande and Central Hotels."
As the charges moved forward more came to light. For instance Wilma Needham from Texas was charged the next Monday with being a common prostitute. Her bail was set at $250, a bit of money at the time.
Each of the women arrested were noted in such a manner, and almost all of those listed were not from Carbon County, but from out of state.
One woman who was listed as being from Helper was charged with "living in and about a house of ill fame."
The next week nine additional complaints were filed against the defendants. One woman was charged with not only being a common prostitute, but for selling whiskey. The woman who had been arrested the week before for living around a house of ill fame, also was charged with selling whiskey as well, and her bail had gone up to $300. Unfortunately for the court, that second week she had already posted the previous bail and could not be found to be arrested again.
In fact in the next few weeks all but three of the people arrested forfeited their bail, and left town.
And in the end most of those charges were reduced, with one man jumping bail. It was one more story in the tale of the sleazy side of Carbon County.


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The Star's Player of the Year scored 21 goals and had five assists for the Spartans in 2012-13, leading them to a 14-7-1 overall record and a 5-4-1 mark in the extremely competitive Pacific View League. In addition to his soccer prowess, Macarena has a 4.3 GPA. His hobby is dancing and his favorite singer is A$AP Rocky. His favorite TV show is "Criminal Minds" and his top movie is "The Shawshank Redemption." Manchester United is his favorite team and Thierry Henry is his favorite player. He likes peanut butter and jelly. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound senior forward is undecided about his college choice.
The 5-foot-11, 144-pound senior sweeper helped lead Channel Islands to its second straight appearance in CIF-Southern Section divisional championship game, where the Raiders were defeated 3-2 by Pico Rivera-El Rancho. Aguilar helped anchor the Channel Islands defense and was assessed only one yellow card the entire season. He hopes to narrow down his college choice to Oxnard College, Ventura College or Cal State Northridge. Aguilar's favorite movie is "Here Comes the Boom," he likes watching "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" on TV and likes eating Double-Doubles animal style from In-N-Out Burger. His favorite recording artist is Kid Cudi, his top athlete is Kevin-Prince Boateng of AC Milan and his top team is FC Barcelona.
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The 5-foot-10, 145-pound senior midfielder scored 11 goals and had 19 assists for the Spartans, who finished third in the Pacific View League. Amaro has a 4.3 GPA and hasn't yet decided on his college choice. He enjoys music and likes going to concerts. The Strokes is his favorite band. Manchester United is his favorite team and his favorite foods are tacos, burritos and buttered toast.
Daly scored 20 goals for the Rangers and was captain of the team as a junior. Nordhoff won the Frontier League with a perfect 8-0 record. The 6-foot, 160-pounder is a fan of Liverpool and its midfielder, Steven Gerrard. Daly enjoys surfing, basketball and hanging out with friends in addition to playing soccer. His top movie is "The Hangover" and "Breaking Bad" is his No. 1 TV show. Kendrick Lamar is his favorite singer and he enjoys Thai food.
Gomez helped lead the Cardinals to the Tri-Valley League title with a 7-2-1 record and the center midfielder was named the league's Defensive Player of the Year. The 6-foot, 161-pound senior plans to go to Ventura College. He enjoys reading the Bible and running. His favorite food is chicken salad. He likes watching "The Amazing Spider-Man" and "George Lopez." Gomez's favorite singer is Bruno Mars. His top team is Real Madrid and his top player is Javier "Chicarito" Hernandez.
Guzman scored 18 goals for the Yellowjackets, who captured the tough Pacific View League with an 6-2-2 record. Guzman was named to the All-PVL first team. Oxnard also won the Buena tournament. The 5-foot-6, 137-pound senior plans to go to Cal State Northridge. Guzman enjoys playing basketball in the park, eating a Toppers Pizza and watching movies. He enjoys watching "SportsCenter" and "Remember the Titans." His favorite singer is Drake, his favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant and his No. 1 team is FC Barcelona.
Juarez lists the effort made to earn a second straight appearance in the CIF-SS final as his greatest accomplishment. The 5-foot-5, 135-pound senior center midfielder/forward scored 13 goals for the Raiders. Juarez enjoys hanging out with friends. "Family Guy" is his favorite TV show and "The Fast and the Furious" is his favorite movie. FC Barcelona is his top team and Ronaldinho Gaucho is his top player. He plans to attend Oxnard College.
Kam capped a sterling senior season by leading the Cougars to a Channel League championship. Kam earned an astounding 17 shutouts in Ventura's victories, giving him league defensive MVP honors, as well as landing him on the All-CIF-SS team. The 6-foot-3, 170-pound goalie plans to go to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo next fall. Snowboarding is one of his leisure-time pursuits as well as playing FIFA Soccer and being with friends. Kam enjoys watching "The Walking Dead," eating tri-tip and listening to Kid Cudi. His favorite movie is "Gangster Squad," Manchester United is his top team and he lists teammate J.J. Leon as his favorite athlete.
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Leon had a brilliant season for the Cougars, who won the Channel League with a 7-1-0 record and were 21-4-1 overall. Leon scored 17 goals and was the league's offensive MVP. His hobbies include playing FIFA Soccer, basketball and being with friends. Leon's favorite singer is A$AP Ferg. His top movie is "Gangster Squad" and his favorite TV show is "Workaholics." His favorite dish is ribs. Leon's favorite team is Chelsea and he lists teammate Eric Kam as his favorite athlete. Leon plans to go to Santa Barbara City College.
Manzanares scored 12 goals and had three assists for the Marmonte League champion Highlanders, who were 20-3-4 overall and 11-1-2 in league. The 5-foot-6, 165-pound sophomore forward was an all-league selection after being named the Marmonte's top newcomer the year before. Manzanares enjoys hanging out with friends and family and likes playing basketball and football in addition to soccer. FC Barcelona is his favorite team and Lionel Messi is his favorite player. Manzanares' favorite band is Rebultion and his top singer is Tupac Shakur. "SportsCenter" and "Criminal Minds" are his favorite TV shows and his favorite movie is "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood."
Orozco scored 13 goals (six in league) and had two assists to help lead Oxnard to the Pacific View League championship. The 5-foot-10, 155-pound junior defender was the league's Offensive Player of the Year. Orozco likes playing soccer in his free time as well as for his team. His favorite food is pizza and his top movie is "Never Back Down." Orozco likes watching "The Walking Dead" and listening to Coldplay. Barcelona is his favorite team and Sergio Ramos is his favorite player.
Saavedra was a vital part of Agoura's Marmonte League runner-up team that went 10-2-2 in league and 17-7-2 overall. The 5-foot-11, 150-pound junior forward scored 14 goals and had nine assists for the Chargers. In his spare time, Saavedra enjoys listening to music (A$AP Rocky is his favorite singer), playing basketball and being with friends. His favorite movie is "21 Jump Street." He enjoys eating pasta and watching "Psych" on TV. Barcelona is his favorite team and Neymar is his favorite player.


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Starting a new year of high school, Lola, (or "Lol," as her friends call her), works to find the right balance between family, school, friends and romance. Broken-hearted by her ex, Lol's world is soon turned upside down when she is surprised to find her best friend, Kyle, a musician in an up and coming rock band, could possibly be the love of her life. In her quest towards independence, self-identity and young adulthood, Lol discovers that while Facebook "status" is easy to change; true relationships are worth the effort.
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July 30, 2012 - Two Ringling College students have been awarded a Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship - Gabriella Thompson ('14, Graphic & Interactive Communications) and Kyle Lopez ('16, Computer Animation). These two students were chosen out of over 400 applicants, with only 16 other students receiving this honor nationwide.
Click here to read more about the Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship and to see Gabriella and Kyle's essays and portfolios.
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About the Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship
The 2012–2013 Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship jurors met in May 2012 and reviewed more than 400 applications from students attending art and design programs at colleges and universities across the country. Eighteen scholarships and six honorable mentions were granted to an outstanding group of applicants, in five categories, through the generous support of sponsors including the AIGA DC Continuum Fund Scholarship, Coyne Family Foundation, Kraus Family Foundation, Shutterstock, the Young Photographer's Alliance and an anonymous donor.
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Founded in 1914 as the American Institute of Graphic Arts, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design and is now known simply as "AIGA, the professional association for design." AIGA's mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force.


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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
It wasn't whether the Lipscomb Lady Bisons won or lost against Tennessee State University, but how they played the match.
In the first set Tuesday night at the Kean Center the visiting Lady Bisons set the tone and won 25-19. In set two once the game reached the 20s the Lady Bisons started losing their way falling 25-21. In set three the Lady Bisons fell 25-18. They rebounded for a 28-26 win in set four and then dropped set five 15-11.
TSU represented the Ohio Valley Conference last season in the NCAA Tournament. The Lady Bisons were the Atlantic Sun representative.
"I was pleased with how we played the first set," said Lady Bisons coach Brandon Rosenthal. "We executed our game plan. We did what we are supposed to do.
"In set two we executed our game plan for most of the set and after that it a lackluster performance."
In an effort to get the Lady Bisons back on track Rosenthal has given his team the day off Wednesday.
"We will address our performance later this week," said Rosenthal as the Lady Bisons prepare for the second half of the Atlantic Sun round robin schedule. "I'm not concerned with wins and losses. I just want us to get back on track.
"Our players know what they are capable of doing. Wins and losses will take care of themselves."
Rosenthal has been concerned about the level of play of his team for almost a week. He is hopeful the day off will help.
"Athletically Tennessee State was very good," said Rosenthal. "They made some plays and we didn't.
"I'm confident in our players. We have proven to be resilient. We just have to get back on track."
The win ended a three-match losing streak for TSU and ended a three-game winning string for the Lady Bisons.
Middle blocker Alex Kelly made a team-high 14 kills and a match-high 21 digs, her eighth straight match with double-doubles in kills and digs.
Outside hitter Katie Bradley added 12 kills. Middle blocker Amy Trykowski and opposite Erin Pierce each chipped in 11 kills.
Setter Jake Pease and libero Jessica Turner made 10 digs each.
Middle blocker Katie Rose, Kelly and Turner each made two service aces.
TSU had three players finish in double figures in kills and digs. Christine Lowe made 14 kills and was credited with 12 digs. Shawna Ruiz made 12 kills and 10 digs. Terraka Walker made 13 kills and added 12 digs.
The Lady Bisons dropped to 12-8 overall. They are 4-4 this season in five-set matches. TSU is 5-11.
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News about Cayman Islands, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
May. 31, 2015
Impractical and somewhat improbable decision by FIFA, soccer world's governing body, to build its headquarters on Cayman Islands points to outsize authority wielded by some FIFA officials; Caymans have become central to scandal that has engulfed FIFA, and plan to build there underscores iron grip of power held by president Sepp Blatter even as organization faces accusations of rampant corruption. MORE
Oct. 10, 2014
Cayman Islands jury finds former premier W McKeeva Bush not guilty of charges that he illegally used his government credit card to withdraw nearly $50,000 at casinos in the Bahamas and the United States. MORE
Jun. 6, 2014
Floyd Norris High & Low Finance column examines dubious rules that allowed United States companies to report earnings of $129 billion in 2010 in tax havens of Bermuda, Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands; says Congress should focus on eliminating loopholes that allow companies to claim profits at subsidiaries in low-tax countries in which they have few legitimate dealings. MORE
Dec. 20, 2012
Governor of Cayman Islands appoints Juliana O'Connor-Connolly as new premier; former premier W McKeeva Bush was ousted by Legislative Assembly, week after his arrest in corruption investigation. MORE
Dec. 12, 2012
W McKeeva Bush, premier of Cayman Islands, is arrested as part of corruption investigation that involves alleged conflict of interest in connection with illegally imported explosives. MORE
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Official Name: Cayman Islands
Capital: George Town (Current local time)
Government Type: British crown colony
Population: 46,600
Area: 162.799 square miles
Languages: English
GDP Per Capita: $43,800
Year of Independence: none; overseas territory of the United Kingdom
Web site: Gov.ky
Critical of FIFA, Publishers Flee
The publishers of a Cayman Islands newspaper said they feared for their safety after the territory's premier described a recent editorial as "treasonous."
June 9, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON THE CAYMAN ISLANDS AND: Soccer , International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) , Legge, David R , Legge, Vicki L , Webb, Jeffrey (1964- ) , Cayman Compass (Newspaper) , McLaughlin, Alden (1961- ) , Newspapers , Cayman Islands , Corruption (Institutional)
How the Cayman Islands Became a FIFA Power
Under FIFA's system, the smallest country has the same voting power as the biggest, and payments from FIFA for projects help to ensure allegiance to Sepp Blatter.
May 31, 2015, Sunday
MORE ON THE CAYMAN ISLANDS AND: Soccer , International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) , Blatter, Sepp , Cayman Islands
Former Cayman Premier Acquitted
A jury found W. McKeeva Bush not guilty of charges that he illegally used his government credit card to withdraw nearly $50,000 at casinos in the Bahamas and the United States.
October 10, 2014, Friday
MORE ON THE CAYMAN ISLANDS AND: Ethics and Official Misconduct , Bush, W McKeeva , Cayman Islands , Casinos , Corruption (Institutional)
Switzerland: Former Banker Is Charged
A Swiss prosecutor brought charges on Wednesday against Rudolf Elmer, a former banker in the Cayman Islands with the Swiss bank Julius Baer.
July 10, 2014, Thursday
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The Islands Treasured by Offshore Tax Avoiders
United States companies told the I.R.S. that they earned $129 billion in 2010 in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands, but their real earnings are more complex.
June 6, 2014, Friday
MORE ON THE CAYMAN ISLANDS AND: Tax Shelters , Corporate Taxes , United States Politics and Government , Bermuda , Cayman Islands , Virgin Islands (Great Britain)
Indicted German Financier Freed in Italy
Florian Homm, arrested last year on a United States warrant, was released from prison and returned to Germany, his lawyer said.
June 6, 2014, Friday
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Alibaba Investors Will Buy a Risky Corporate Structure
When investors buy shares in an American offering of Alibaba, what exactly will they be buying? asks Steven M. Davidoff in the Deal Professor column.
May 6, 2014, Tuesday
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Two Brazilian Brothers to Pay Nearly $5 Million in Insider Trading Case
The S.E.C. says that Rodrigo and Michel Terpins of Brazil acted on inside information about the H.J. Heinz takeover to turn $90,000 into $1.8 million.
October 10, 2013, Thursday
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House Hunting on ... Grand Cayman Island
The market in Grand Cayman, the largest and liveliest of the three-island archipelago known as the Cayman Islands, remains "tilted much in favor of buyers," as one broker put it.
August 29, 2013, Thursday
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French Uproar on Secret Assets Escalates
Officials rejected accusations that President François Hollande might have been aware of the secret foreign bank accounts of an ex-budget minister and a campaign treasurer.
April 5, 2013, Friday
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WASHINGTON (WUSA) --- During the 57th Inauguration, SaksFifth Avenue has a "Pop-up Shop" located in the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton on 22nd St. NW.
The "Pop-up Shop" is for those who may want to make some last minute purchases before the Inauguration balls.
The mini-Saks carries jewelry, detailed gloves and Spanx for under your gown. Dior and Chanel counters are set up for purchases and make-up consultations.
The shop also carries a popular fur line for those trying to keep warm on the Inauguration Parade, according to Kerri Larkin, Marketing Director for Saks Fifth Avenue.
The "Pop-up Shop" will be open Friday until Inauguration Monday night.
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Read: Chris Kreider Ranked 11th In HF Top 50 Prospects
At Hockey's Future, they are counting down the top 50 prospects in the NHL and the Rangers Chris Kreider is ranked 11th.
The title of this section of the rankings is "Chris Kreider on the verge of NHL stardom after incredible postseason performance"
On his skill set, HF writes "Possessing an impressive combination of size and speed, Kreider has the attributes to play both a power game and a skill game. His straight-line speed for someone his size makes him scary for opposing defenders, and his hard, quick release keeps goaltenders on their toes."
They also add that Kreider is likely to benefit form time in the AHL due to the lockout.
In the spring, before the playoffs, Kreider was ranked 19th.
In the fall of 2011, Kreider was ranked 27th. In the spring of 2011 and the fall of 2010, Kreider was ranked 23rd.
Kreider was ranked 23rd last season in the THN Future Watch. Kreider was 18th in the 2011 Future Watch. In 2010 Kreider was ranked 22.
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On May 22, the United States Senate's judiciary committee approved child protection legislation authored by three former chairmen.
The former committee chairmen include Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, Sen Joseph Biden of Delaware and Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania.
The Child Protection Improvements Act of 2008 - Senate Bill 2756 will expand and make permanent a national child safety protection pilot program established in 2003.
According to authors of the current federal legislation, the program, which has its genesis in the 1993 Child Protection Act, was created to allow youth-serving organizations to run Federal Bureau of Investigation background checks on prospective volunteers to determine whether the individuals may present a potential threat to children.
Since the pilot program was created, more than 40,000 background checks have been performed.
Of the volunteer applicants, 6.1 percent were found to have criminal backgrounds that rendered them potentially unfit to work with children, including sexual crimes against children.
Nearly 40 percent had moved across state lines with the hope of leaving their records of conviction behind and once again having unfettered access to children.
The program is set to expire on July 30, 2008.
"Youth-service organizations such as the Boy Scouts in Utah and other states across the nation are unable to obtain federal criminal history records of volunteers. When individuals have unsupervised contact with children, we should be sure that their past doesn't include serious crimes," pointed out Hatch. "This bill will ensure that organizations throughout the nation have the ability to sort out the wolves in sheep's clothing."
Despite the effectiveness of the pilot program, it was limited in several respects.
First, only a limited number of organizations could access the system.
Second, inconsistencies in the appropriations process left many organizations unable to apply for background checks.
To address the deficiencies, the Child Protection Improvements Act of 2008 opens the program to more youth-serving organizations and provides a means for a steady stream of resources to allow the program to grow toward the goal of protecting more children.
The latest federal legislation also includes a reporting requirement to allow the U.S. Congress to assess the effectiveness and impact of the background checks conducted under the bill.
Specifically, the authors indicated that Child Protection Improvements Act of 2008 will:
Make the pilot program permanent.
Create an applicant processing center (APC) to assist youth-serving organizations with the administrative tasks related to accessing the system.
Examples include collection of fingerprints and working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation on fees.
Establish the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children as a "criminal history resource center" to assist youth-serving organizations on how to interpret criminal history records.
Authorize a fee of no more than $25 to pay for the FBI for the background check and to offset the expenses incurred by the new applicant processing center.
Include privacy protections as recommended by the U.S. Department of Justice to ensure that criminal histories and related records are used and disposed of appropriately.
"Millions of people volunteer to work with our nation's youth every year," said Biden. "These individuals are the lifeblood of youth-serving organizations. The vast majority of them have the best interests of our children at heart, but we've got to do everything we can to keep away those who prey on our kids. This legislation will help the boys and girls clubs and others like them screen volunteers and keep our kids safe."


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Video: 126th Send Off
BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-- When the call of duty comes for our armed forces it is never easy. A call that has come more than a few times over the years. Many of those deployed have the comfort of knowing that they are heading out with dozens of their fellow soldiers, marines, or airmen.
Wednesday the Army National Guard prepares to bid farewell to a much smaller troop. Eight soldiers will be heading to Afghanistan for nearly a year.
Around fifty people gathered at the Army National Guard center in Bangor. Soldiers, their families, and members of government provided these soldiers with the send off they deserve.
According to Major Michael Steinbuchel, these send offs are important to show support for the troops and to provide them with the comfort that they have a network of people back home.
As the time of deployment approaches the troop faces many emotions.
Sergeant Adam Hall with the Army understands the emotions going through these soldier's minds, "Just the simple fact that you're going to miss your family so much and you're going into the unknown."
Hall completed two tours both in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to him, with every deployment it gets a little easier.
Hall's advice to those facing deployment, look to those around you for support.
Hall said, "Comraderie was the absolute biggest and best friend you could possibly have over there.I've come back with so many friends, friends for life. That's the most number one advice I could give you."
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Just curious how you are liking Python 2 monthes later? Is it what you expected?
I'm still fairly new to programming. Working on C++, and then I'll be moving on to Perl once I'm comfortable enough with C++.
My choice for C++ was: 1st My friend is learning it in University and said I should as well so it will help when I go there. 2nd Thats what the Linux Kernel is mostly written in!


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It's pretty hard to be unhappy when the sun is shining. And with an average of 320 days of sunshine per year, Townsville North Queensland has cause to celebrate.
You don't have to like football, fast cars, diving or sailing in this town, but if you do, you'll be in your own personal nirvana with a line-up of events usually only seen in bustling capital cities.
From Magnetic Island with its 23 bays and beaches, to the beautifully wild Hinchinbrook Island (home of the Thorsborne Trail) and epic Wallaman Falls, you can't help but succumb to the allure of this region – sitting pretty between the reef, rainforest and outback.
Custodians of the Great Barrier Reef
Home to the who's who of reef research, turtle rehabilitation and marine education in Australia, Townsville is THE place to greet the reef.
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Travel really is the best education. Get the kids heads out of the books and into the great outdoors for a PhD in life.
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Once you've conquered Castle Hill and dived the Great Barrier Reef until you can't flipper anymore...