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International Paper Co. Stock Buy Recommendation Reiterated (IP)
TheStreet) -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A- . The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, revenue growth and good cash flow from operations. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.Editor's Note: TheStreet ratings do not represent the views of TheStreet's staff or its contributors. Ratings are established by computer based on metrics for performance (which includes growth, stock performance, efficiency and valuation) and risk (volatility and solvency). Companies with poor cash flow or high debt levels tend to earn lower ratings in our model. NEW YORK (
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- Compared to its closing price of one year ago, IP's share price has jumped by 39.89%, exceeding the performance of the broader market during that same time frame. Regarding the stock's future course, although almost any stock can fall in a broad market decline, IP should continue to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed a very nice gain in the past year.
- Despite its growing revenue, the company underperformed as compared with the industry average of 15.8%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly increased by 5.9%. This growth in revenue does not appear to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, displayed by a decline in earnings per share.
- Net operating cash flow has remained constant at $879.00 million with no significant change when compared to the same quarter last year. This quarter, INTL PAPER CO's cash flow growth rate has remained relatively unchanged and is slightly below the industry average.
- INTL PAPER CO has exprienced a steep decline in earnings per share in the most recent quarter in comparison to its performance from the same quarter a year ago. This company has reported somewhat volatile earnings recently. We feel it is likely to report a decline in earnings in the coming year. During the past fiscal year, INTL PAPER CO increased its bottom line by earning $2.88 versus $1.47 in the prior year. For the next year, the market is expecting a contraction of 16.7% in earnings ($2.40 versus $2.88).
- Current return on equity is lower than its ROE from the same quarter one year prior. This is a clear sign of weakness within the company. Compared to other companies in the Paper & Forest Products industry and the overall market on the basis of return on equity, INTL PAPER CO has outperformed in comparison with the industry average, but has underperformed when compared to that of the S&P 500.
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TheStreet) -- VanceInfo Technologies (NYSE: VIT) has been downgraded by TheStreet Ratings from buy to hold. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and attractive valuation levels. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including deteriorating net income, disappointing return on equity and a generally disappointing performance in the stock itself. Highlights from the ratings report include:NEW YORK (
- The revenue growth came in higher than the industry average of 1.9%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues rose by 25.7%. This growth in revenue does not appear to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, displayed by a decline in earnings per share.
- VIT has no debt to speak of therefore resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of zero, which we consider to be a relatively favorable sign. Along with this, the company maintains a quick ratio of 5.23, which clearly demonstrates the ability to cover short-term cash needs.
- VANCEINFO TECHNOLOGIES -ADR has exprienced a steep decline in earnings per share in the most recent quarter in comparison to its performance from the same quarter a year ago. This company has reported somewhat volatile earnings recently. But, we feel it is poised for EPS growth in the coming year. During the past fiscal year, VANCEINFO TECHNOLOGIES -ADR increased its bottom line by earning $0.69 versus $0.53 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($0.85 versus $0.69).
- The company, on the basis of change in net income from the same quarter one year ago, has significantly underperformed when compared to that of the S&P 500 and the Software industry. The net income has significantly decreased by 58.6% when compared to the same quarter one year ago, falling from $7.71 million to $3.19 million.
- Current return on equity is lower than its ROE from the same quarter one year prior. This is a clear sign of weakness within the company. In comparison to the other companies in the Software industry and the overall market, VANCEINFO TECHNOLOGIES -ADR's return on equity is significantly below that of the industry average and is below that of the S&P 500.
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Indoor Tanning: Is It Safe?
Topic Overview
What is indoor tanning?
When people use a tanning bed or booth or a sunlamp to get a tan, it's called indoor tanning. Indoor tanning uses artificial ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) light, rather than sunlight, to tan the skin.
Is indoor tanning safe?
People may feel that a tan makes them look good and that a tan looks "healthy." But recent research has found that being exposed to the light from tanning beds isn't as safe as it might seem.
The light from a tanning device can cause skin cancer. Tanning devices are linked to basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, and the most serious type of cancer, melanoma. Indoor tanning, especially if used before age 35, increases your risk for all these skin cancers.
And indoor tanning harms you in other ways as well. It can:
- Cause skin damage, including wrinkling at a younger age than normal.
- Make your immune system weaker.
- Damage your eyes.
- Give you a rash, if you are sensitive to sunlight.
Do children and teens have a special risk?
Most of us have stayed out in the sun too long and gotten a sunburn at some point in our lives. But when this happens during childhood or the teen years, it can increase the risk for melanoma later in life.
And because of the risk for skin cancer, medical experts recommend that children 18 and younger not use indoor tanning at all. Some states have made it illegal for children 18 and younger to use indoor tanning.
Why do people use indoor tanning?
Even though indoor tanning isn't safe, some people still use it. But their reasons may not be valid.
- People may believe that indoor tanning can give them a "base tan" that protects them from getting a sunburn while outdoors. But a tan is how your skin responds to injury—getting a tan is a sign that your skin has already been damaged.
- People may believe that they can avoid sunburn by using indoor tanning. But if you stay under the artificial light too long or at too high an intensity, you can get a sunburn.
- People may say they use indoor tanning to get vitamin D in the winter, when there is less sunlight. You can do this, but you can get vitamin D from a healthy diet or a vitamin supplement and avoid the risk of cancer.
What are some other tanning products?
If you like the way a tan looks, you can buy sunless tanning products. These are usually lotions, gels, and sprays that you put on the skin. These products color the skin to make it look like you have a tan. To keep your tan, reapply the tanning product regularly. If you use these products, cover your eyes, nose, mouth, and ears before you apply them.
These products are generally safe, but they don't protect against sunburn. You will still need to use sunscreen.
There are also tanning pills. These are not safe. They can cause problems such as liver damage and hives.
What are some indoor tanning safety precautions?
Indoor tanning increases the risk of skin cancer. If you choose to use a tanning device, you can take steps to reduce your risk.
- Always wear fitted goggles over your eyes.
- Use the tanning device only as the maker recommends. Follow the maker's recommended exposure time for your skin type.
- Use short exposure times when you start.
- Don't use the most intense exposure when you start.
- After you have a tan, don't use the device more than once a week.
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|American Academy of Dermatology
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The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) provides information about the care of skin. You can locate a dermatologist in your area by using their "Find a Dermatologist" tool. Or you can read the latest news in dermatology. "SPOT Skin Cancer" is the AAD's program to reduce deaths from melanoma. There is also a link called "Skin Conditions" that has information about many common skin problems.
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Related Information
Other Works Consulted
- American Academy of Dermatology (2012). Indoor tanning. Available online: http://www.aad.org/media-resources/stats-and-facts/prevention-and-care/indoor-tanning.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012). Indoor tanning. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/indoor_tanning.htm.
- El Ghissassi FE, et al. (2009). A review of human carcinogens—Part D: Radiation. Lancet Oncology, 10(8): 751–752. Also available online: http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(09)70213-X/fulltext#article_upsell.
- International Agency for Research on Cancer Working Group on Artificial Ultraviolet (UV) Light and Skin Cancer (2006). The association of use of sunbeds with cutaneous malignant melanoma and other skin cancers: A systematic review. International Journal of Cancer, 120(5): 1116–1122. Also available online: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijc.22453/pdf.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2010). Indoor tanning: The risks of ultraviolet light. Available online: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm186687.
|Healthwise Staff
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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Skewers with Pineapple and Teriyaki Sauce
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- For the Brine:
- 7 cups cold water
- 1 1/2 cups soy sauce
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon Kosher salt
- For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound halved bacon slices
- 1 large pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- To Cook:
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes prior to use
- Type of fire: Direct
- Grill heat: medium-high
To make the brine: Whisk together water, soy sauce, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until solids are completely dissolved. Place chicken breast in brine and refrigerate for 45 minutes. Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels.
For the Chicken: Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Wrap each piece of chicken with 1/2 a slice of bacon. Thread bacon-wrapped chicken on skewers, alternating with pineapple cubes.
Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Grill skewers until bacon has browned and crisped and chicken has cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. In the last minute of cooking, brush each skewer with teriyaki sauce all over. Remove to a platter, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve immediately with remaining teriyaki sauce.


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A year ago I wasn't a runner. I tried running on the treadmill at the gym once or twice, but it was hard and definitely not fun. That all changed last year at the Rock 'N Roll Half Marathon. I only went to cheer for my brother-in-law Gordon a... Read more
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Yesterday was my last run before my half marathon. Unfortunately things haven't been going very well at all. I'm so glad I was able to experience that great 10.5 mile run that I wrote about in my last entry because my runs have been pretty rou... Read more
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That's what was going through my mind this morning during the last mile of my longest run to date! What a wonderful Maker to design my body to release those oh so wonderful endorphins when I need them most. Today I ran 10.5 miles! I ran 9 mil... Read more
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Better late than never, here's my June fitness and nutrition recap. Yes, June. July will come later.
I tracked my food 12/30 days averaging 1651 calories and my weight stayed between 117-119 most days. In the middle of the month my BF% d... Read more
Monday, June 25, 2007
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Here we are 3 weeks into June and I never posted an update about May.
With the 10K at the end of the month to motivate me, staying on track with fitness was pretty easy. I ran 61 miles total for the month. 13 more than I did in April. ... Read more
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I did it! I finally raced my first 10K. My last race was a 5K on New Years Day and I had planned to race my first 10K back in February, but had to change the plan after I began having issues with my hip. This time my hip was just fine throug... Read more
Thursday, May 03, 2007
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All has gone well and I'm back to where I was before my break 3 months ago. I think I'm maintaining alignment in my pelvis because my hip pain has not returned. I ran 49 miles in April. My last long run was 6 miles. My last tempo run was 3... Read more
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AKFED's investments include a controlling interest in Habib Bank Limited (HBL), Pakistan's largest private bank (acquired through a government privatisation programme in 2004) and the Development Credit Bank Limited (DCB) in India. AKFED is also the founder and lead shareholder in the Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank (KICB), which focuses on the corporate sector and on medium and long-term finance that will contribute to the growth of the banking industry and stimulate entrepreneurial activity. In Bangladesh, AKFED is the majority owner of a leading provider of corporate finance and lending services to major businesses and projects.
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(c) The Secretary shall submit to Congress each year a report on the conditions of the public ports of the United States, including the—
[(d) Repealed. Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1121(h),Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 724.]
(1) The Secretary shall submit to Congress in March 1998, and in March of each even-numbered year thereafter, a report of estimates by the Secretary on the current performance and condition of public mass transportation systems with recommendations for necessary administrative or legislative changes.
(2) In reporting to Congress under this subsection, the Secretary shall prepare a complete assessment of public transportation facilities in the United States. The Secretary also shall assess future needs for those facilities and estimate future capital requirements and operation and maintenance requirements for one-year, 5-year, and 10-year periods at specified levels of service.
Source(Pub. L. 97–449, § 1(b),Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2422; Pub. L. 98–216, § 2(1)(A),Feb. 14, 1984, 98 Stat. 4; Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1121(h),Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 724; Pub. L. 105–362, title XV, § 1502(c),Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3295.)
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|Jan. 2, 1974, Pub. L. 93–236, § 602, 87 Stat. 1022.
|Oct. 15, 1966, Pub. L. 89–670, § 12, 80 Stat. 949; Feb. 5, 1976, Pub. L. 94–210, § 906(1), 90 Stat. 149.
|Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 313(e), 72 Stat. 753.
|Oct. 3, 1980, Pub. L. 96–371, § 2, 94 Stat. 1362; Aug. 6, 1981, Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(8), 95 Stat. 154.
In subsection (a), the words "As part of his annual report each year" in 45:792 are omitted as unnecessary because of the restatement of the source provisions.
In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words "aviation activities of the Department" are substituted for "work performed under this chapter" because of the restatement. The words "The report shall include" are substituted for "Such report shall contain" for consistency. In clause (1), the words "and data" after "information" are omitted as surplus. The words "airspace of the United States" are substituted for "National airspace" for clarity and consistency. In clause (2), the words "the Secretary considers necessary" are substituted for "as may be considered" for clarity.
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|49 App.:1654a.
|Oct. 14, 1980, Pub. L. 96–448, § 409, 94 Stat. 1948; Dec. 21, 1982, Pub. L. 97–375, § 210(a), 96 Stat. 1825.
|49 App.:1601c.
|Jan. 6, 1983, Pub. L. 97–424, § 310, 96 Stat. 2151.
This [deletion of the last sentence of subsection (a)] is necessary because section 111(b) of the Congressional Reports Elimination Act of 1982 (Pub. L. 97–375, 96 Stat. 1821) repealed section 602 of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (Pub. L. 93–236, 87 Stat. 1022), which was restated as section 308 (a) (last sentence) of title 49 by section 1 of the Act of January 12, 1983 (Pub. L. 97–449, 96 Stat. 2413).
In subsection (e)(1), the words "January of each even-numbered year" are substituted for "January of 1984 and in January of every second year thereafter" to eliminate unnecessary words.
1998—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 105–362substituted "submit to Congress in March 1998, and in March of each even-numbered year thereafter, a report" for "submit a report to Congress in January of each even-numbered year".
1995—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–66struck out subsec. (d) which related to reports to Congress listing assistance provided by Government to railroad industry.
1984—Pub. L. 98–216, § 2(1)(A)(i), substituted "Reports" for "Annual reports" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–216, § 2(1)(A)(ii), struck out requirement that the report include a complete statement on the effectiveness of the United States Railway Association and the Consolidated Rail Corporation in carrying out the purposes of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973.
Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 98–216, § 2(1)(A)(iii), added subsecs. (d) and (e).
Termination of Reporting Requirements
For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which reporting provisions contained in subsecs. (a) and (b) of this section and, as subsequently amended, subsec. (e) of this section, are listed, respectively, as the 11th item on page 133, the last item on page 132, and the 5th item on page 138), see section 3003 ofPub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
Annual Report on Safety Enforcement Activities of Federal Aviation Administration
Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(l) [title III, § 317(a)], Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329–358, 1329–380, and Pub. L. 100–457, title III, § 317(a),Sept. 30, 1988, 102 Stat. 2148, which required Secretary of Transportation to transmit to Congress an annual report on Federal Aviation Administration's prior safety enforcement activities including staffing level comparisons, inspector experience and training schedules, criteria used to set annual work programs, annual inspection comparisons, statement of adequacy of internal management controls, status of regulatory changes, list of specific operational measures of effectiveness, schedule showing number of civil penalty cases closed, schedule showing number of enforcement actions taken, and schedules showing aviation industry's safety record, were repealed and reenacted as section 44723 of this title by Pub. L. 103–272, §§ 1(e), 7(b),July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1202, 1379.
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Static stretching, holding a stretch for a long duration of time, works by
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body. It's not that static stretching is a bad idea; it can be a great tool
when done correctly and at the appropriate time.
Static stretching is best used post-workout or at the end of the day to
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produce long-term changes in the fascia (the band of elastic tissue that
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Activities that are done to "warm up," or increase your body's temperature
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Theme: The Role of Story in Birth
A good birth story has the power to inspire, educate and entertain. Yet, the role story plays in birth goes well beyond the telling of our personal tales. Stories and storytelling "are fundamental to the development and maintenance of a woman-centered body of knowledge." This issue takes you inside the experiences of birthing mothers and dancing midwives, considers the impact of the negative birth story and offers tips for starting your own birth story circle. Clinical articles on intrauterine infections and shoulder dystocia, and a special series on midwifing stillbirths are also included.
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Welcoming Sophie by Sister MorningStarContributing editor Sister MorningStar recounts the magical, sacred home waterbirth of her newest grandchild, Sophie.
Sharing Stories, Reclaiming Birth Knowledge by Rachel ReedAn Australian educator and midwife argues for a body of midwifery knowledge that is "distinct, different and equally (if not more) valuable" than the technocratic approach that dominates modern obstetric care.
Thank You, Elvis by Wendy FreezeHow many women can say they gave birth during a 24-hour Elvis marathon? Author Wendy Freeze recounts the humorous and life-changing story of her first birth.
Daughter of a Midwife by Treska Lydia SteinThe 15-year-old author recounts her firsthand experiences "being with women," as the daughter of a midwife.
It Matters How We're Born by Gail HartThe memories of birth will last a lifetime, for both mother and baby. As this article reminds us, women's choices regarding how and where they birth do matter.
Why the Negative Birth Story? by Rina CraneAlongside inspiring and empowering stories of birth come negative stories of pain, scary interventions and unexpected outcomes. While it's important to honor all stories, doula Rina Crane considers how we can all work "to help make the positive birth story the only one there is to tell."
When the Womb Is No Longer Safe: Chorioamnionitis by Valerie HallIntrauterine infections contribute to a host of complications during pregnancy and labor. "This article investigates current ideas about prevention, diagnosis and treatment from a midwifery point of view."
Postmaturity: Accelerate Birth or Wait? by Samara FerraraAn excerpt from Midwifery Today's upcoming clinical booklet on postdates and postmaturity, this article evaluates why "most 'postdate pregnancies' are treated as postmature," and considers what midwives can do to help their clients prevent harmful interventions.
United We Stand, Divided We Fall—The Impact of Gossip on the Midwifery Community by Erika ObertA midwife from the Midwest shares her thoughts on how divisive behaviors in the midwifery community can impact care, and why midwives need to work together to overcome gossip and competition.
Accepting Love without Perfection: The Roles of Grandmothers and Postpartum Doulas by Vicky YorkThe roles of grandma and the postpartum doula are often ill-defined, and can be challenging to balance with the immediate needs of a new mom and baby. Author Vicky York discovers that with a little effort and patience, doulas and grandmas can work together. After all, there's nothing quite like grandma's love.
The Value of Sharing Story by Molly RemerPersonal sharing through story is often discouraged in the medical professions, but a good story, well-told, can enrich the relationship between birth professionals and their clients.
Birthtellers: Healing Birth through Conscious Storytelling by KaRa Maria AnandaWho are the Birthtellers and why are they so important to preserving normal, safe birth? Are you one? Learn more about the importance of stories and how to tell a good one in this informative and engaging article.
Dancing Stories by Robin Gray-ReedIn this poetic article, the author uncovers the grace and gratitude present in a moment shared amongst midwives, dancing their stories.
Shoulder Dystocia—The Perils and Possibilities by Sister MorningStar"As a midwife, you must find, or help the mother and baby to create, an open path where one does not exist. How will you do that?" This article offers new insights and suggestions to help you manage shoulder dystocia with confident and tender care.
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Despite the conscious efforts of parents and care providers, some healthy pregnancies don't turn out the way we expect they will. In this special series on stillbirths, Tara Shah takes you on the emotional journey of her healthy pregnancy gone tragically wrong. Midwives Tammi L. McKinley and Bonnie Gruenberg offer practical tools and resources to support midwives attending a stillbirth, and Liz Collins reflects on the touching beauty of all births in her poem, "Amaya."
Midwives and Story: Passing on the Wisdom by Candace Whitridge PalmoMotorcycles, art and ecstasy inform this touching trio of birth stories.
How Storytelling Affects Labor by Toni RakestrawWhat are women thinking during labor? Contributor Toni Rakestraw shares the internal narratives that impacted her deliveries, and how her midwives helped her through them.
Birth and the Establishment of a Professional Organization in Nepal by Laxmi TamangRead how a group of dedicated nurses in Nepal formed the country's first midwifery organization, and what it is doing to improve birth for Nepal's largely rural population.
Did the Earth Move You? Lessons from the Christchurch Earthquake by Lorna DaviesHow prepared is your birthing community to provide care in the wake of a natural disaster? Lorna Davies takes you back to the days following New Zealand's Christchurch earthquake, uncovering some insightful answers.
Female Empowerment and the Traditional Midwives of India by Soma MukhopadhyayA researcher reflects on her 15-year of study of rural India's traditional dai, much loved by the families they serve, and widely misunderstood.
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Why don't we have some grimoire that prevent friendly unit affected by return?
As generally sent to cemetery and changing Max HP cost more SP or resource than return.
If people could accept their grimoire or SS wasted if they got countered by those grimoire, it seems that people should also able to accept grimoire that prevent friendly unit be affected by return. As now return could be a 2LP SS while sent unit directly to cemetery (not sent closed unit) and changing Max HP are just 1LP.


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The sneaker bidding war between Under Armour and Nike came to an end on Sunday when Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant post his choice on Twitter with his decision to stick with sneaker giant Nike. According to Darren Rovell of ESPN says the deal will likely run until Durant decides to hang up his jersey, as the extension will last until 2024.
Rovell says the deal offered to Durant is somewhere in the area of $265-$285 million range for the next 10 years. Nike hoped its offer to KD was enough to keep the superstar on its roster. The next question for Durant will be where will he play after next years free agency.
KD isn't the only player who has been caught in a tug-of-war of sneaker companies. And he's in pretty good company:
Who: Kobe Bryant
Orignal Company: Adidas
New Company: Nike
Who: Dwayne Wade
Orignal Company: Converse
New Company: Jordan Brand then Li-Ning
Who: Vince Carter
Orignal Company: Pump
New Company: Nike
Who: Stephon Marbury
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New Company: Starbury
Who: Kevin Garnett
Orignal Company: Nike
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15 Things Everyone Would Know If There Were A Liberal Media (Part 1)
August 10, 2013
Prince Riebus (and apparently many others) still thinks theres a liberal media.
While I share Princes frustration with the media, as a liberal, Id like to go on record and state that the media isnt focusing on issues I care about. They seem to be far more focused on entertainment and making money.
Dont believe me?
If you know anyone who still believes in a liberal media, here are 15 things everyone would know if there really were a liberal media (inspired by Jeff Bezos purchase of The Washington Post):
1. Where the jobs went.
Outsourcing (or offshoring) is a bigger contributor to unemployment in the U.S. than laziness.
Since 2000, U.S. multinationals have cut 2.9 million jobs here while increasing employment overseas by 2.4 million. This is likely just the tip of the iceberg, as multinational corporations account for only about 20 percent of the labor force.
When was the last time you saw a front-page headline about outsourcing?
Source: Wall Street Journal via Think Progress
2. Upward wealth redistribution and/or inequality.
In 2010, 20 percent of the people held approximately 88 percent of the net worth in the U.S. The top 1 percent alone held 35 percent of all net worth.
The bottom 80 percent of people held only 12 percent of net worth in 2010. In 1983, the bottom 80 percent held 18 percent of net worth.
These statistics are not Democratic or Republican. They are widely available to reporters. Why arent they discussed in the liberal media?
Source: Occupy
If there was a corporate organization that drafted laws and then passed them on to legislators to implement, wouldnt you think the liberal media would report on them?
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is such an organization. Need legislation drafted? No need to go through a lobbyist to reach state legislatures anymore. Just contact ALEC. Among other things, ALEC is responsible for:
- Stand Your Ground laws
- Voter ID laws
- Right to Work laws
- Privatizing schools
- Health savings account bills which benefit health care companies
- Tobacco industry legislation
Many legislators dont even change the proposals handed to them by this group of corporations. They simply take the corporate bills and bring them to the legislative floor.
This is the primary reason for so much similar bad legislation in different states.
Theyre meeting in Chicago this weekend. Maybe the liberal media will send some reporters.
4. The number of people in prison.
Which country in the world has the most people in prison?
You might think it would be China, with over a billion people and a restrictive government, or former Soviets still imprisoned in Russia.
Wrong. The United States has the most people in prison, by far, of any country in the world. With five percent of the worlds population, we have 25% of the worlds prisoners 2.3 million criminals. China, with a population four times our size, is second with 1.6 million people in prison.
In 1972, 350,000 Americans were in imprisoned. In 2010, this number had grown to 2.3 million. Yet from 1988 2008, crime rates have declined by 25 percent.
Isnt anyone in the liberal media interested in why so many people are in prison when crime has dropped?
Source: Wikipedia / Justice Policy Institute Report
5. The number of black people in prison.
In 2009, non-Hispanic blacks, while only 13.6 percent of the population, accounted for 39.4 percent of the total prison and jail population.
In 2011, according to FBI statistics, whites accounted for 69.2 percent of arrests.
Numbers like these suggest a racial bias in our justice system.
To me, this is a much bigger story than any single incident like Travyon Martin. Or, at the very least, why didnt the liberal media ever mention this while covering the Martin story?
6. U.S. health care costs are the highest in the world.
The expenditure per person in the U.S. is $8,233. Norway is second with $5,388.
Total amount of GDP spent on health care is also the highest of any country in the world at 17.6 percent. The next closest country is the Netherlands, at 12 percent.
As a liberal, Id like to ask why the market isnt bringing down costs. Id think a liberal media might too.
7. Glass-Steagall.
Glass-Steagall separated risky financial investments from government backed deposits for 66 years.
The idea is simple. Banks were prohibited from using your federally insured savings to make risky investments.
Why is this a good idea?
Risky investments should be risky. If banks can use federally insured funds, there is no risk to them. If they win, they win. If they lose, we cover the cost.
Elizabeth Warren does a great job explaining this to the liberal news desk at CNBC:
8. Gerrymandering.
When was the last time you saw a front page headline about gerrymandering?
Before the 2010 election, conservatives launched a plan to win control of state legislatures before the census. The idea was to be in power when national congressional districts were redrawn in order to fix them so Republicans would win a majority of districts.
The Redistricting Majority Project was hugely successful. In 2012, Barack Obama was elected President by nearly 3.5 million votes. In Congressional races, Democrats drew nearly 1.4 million more votes than Republicans yet Republicans won control of the House 234 seats to 201 seats.
How is this possible?
By pumping $30 million into state races to win the legislatures, Republicans redrew state maps in states such as Arizona, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Texas, Florida and Ohio to place all of the Democrats into just a few districts.
In this manner, Democrats win heavily in a couple districts and lose the rest.
In North Carolina, the statewide vote was 51 percent Democrat and 49 percent Republican yet 9 Republicans won and only 4 Democrats.
Where is your coverage of this vote stealing, liberal media? Youre willing to cover voter ID laws; why cant you cover real vote stealing?
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MILL CREEK, OK - A Mill Creek woman accused of shooting her boyfriend in the head is behind bars.
Fifty-year-old Stephanie Arles is charged with first degree manslaughter, as well as a drug and firearm charge.
Johnston County sheriff deputies arrested Arles around midnight Sunday from a Mill Creek residence.
Investigators said Arles shot Larry Farmer at a home off Bellwood Road on Saturday.
An affidavit states the couple was arguing over a television show before the shooting.
Farmer died Sunday from his injuries.
Arles is being held in the Johnston County jail without bond.
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Indiana (www.incnow.tv) – Former Fort Wayne Mayor Paul Helmke, who had headed the Brady anti-gun-violence campaign, is headed to the IU School of Public & Environmental Affairs in Bloomington starting in January.
Helmke will teach and also direct the new Civic Leaders Living-Learning Center. That facility in Briscoe Residence Center opens in fall 2013 and will be home to first-year students from across the IU campus who share an interest in government, economics, politics, policy and related subjects.
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Whats everyone think? Should be able to handle a young Iowa team, but this being at Carver scares me just a bit.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
Iowa is nothing special. That being said, this game worries me. There is nothing I hate more than losing to Iowa.
Iowa State- 73
I think we handle them pretty solidly. If we can keep shooting the 3 then we'll be good. If not, then we'll be a sitting duck.
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Reason: Corrected my extreme prediction
Iowa returns 6 guys who all played a lot last year. Their experience and them being at home makes it tough. Right now I'd go Iowa -2.5
I'm just very afraid of us coming out slow and sloppy. We need to come out and pop them in the mouth quick. If we don't it could be a long night.
we lose a close one.
hawks 81
cyclones 77
22 turnovers.
Sagarin predicts Iowa wins by 2.
Kenpom predicts Iowa wins by 1.
I say we win by 15. 88-73
We win a close one 79-73. KL does his job.
Let Prohm's Posse Ride: Hallice, Brady, Stu, Lard, Naz, Deonte, Monte, Matt, Simeon, Jordan, and Babb.
i will take the clones 78-75. i mean it is our superbowl
Let me mayor coach
How many years straight have we won? Like 4? I guess Iowa is due for a win.
90-80 Cyclones. Our weaknesses on defense are extremely evident but in the end Lucious absolutely schools Gesell the whole way.
Good guys by 5.
Originally Posted by Luth4Cy
90-80 Cyclones. Our weaknesses on defense are extremely evident but in the end Lucious absolutely schools Gesell the whole way.
Gesell actually scares me more than Marble. I think Babb and Tyrus will shut Marble out the whole game.
Some things to consider....Fran has not yet beat Fred, and the Big 10 is tough. They need as many quality non cons as they can get. And here is a chance to get all of the above, at home, against an instate foe. They will be pumped. With that said...they are better than recent years...but not yet good enough to dictate. So we play like we did against BYU...we are 7-2 Saturday morning. We commit 19 turnovers like tonight....this one will be a butt pinch of a game.
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i will take the clones 78-75. i mean it is our superbowl
Exactly. We need to finish off the season the right way Friday night.
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Female orangutan using tool. Source: U.S. Enviornmental Protection Agency
The largest of the Asian primates, the orangutan, belongs to the Hominidae (or Great Apes) family whose members also include humans, chimpanzees, and gorillas. While fossil records indicate that this primate once inhabited much of Southeast Asia, its current populations are restricted only to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Moreover, recent genetic evidence has revealed that the Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) is actually a different species from its Sumatran relative (Pongo abelii). Additionally, three subspecies of Pongo pygmaeus (P. p. morio, P. p. pygmaeus, and the most common P. p. wurmbii) are recognized based on the mammal's home range distributions
Flanged Orangutan. Primate Factsheet, University of Wisconsin
Conservation Status Orangutan at Tanjung Puting, Kalimantan, Indonesia. Source: Tom Low
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)
Common name: Orangutan
In terms of physical description, the Bornean and Sumatran orangutans exhibit a characteristic ape-like shape, shaggy reddish fur, and long powerful arms with strong, grasping hands and feet that enable individuals to gracefully traverse the forest canopy by brachiating and grabbing hold of nearby tree branches. Both species also demonstrate similar sexual dimorphism. Adult males are distinguished by their larger size, well-developed throat pouch, and flanges, known as cheek pads, on either side of the face. Yet, there are subtle dissimilarities in body build, coat characteristics, and facial features that serve to differentiate one species from the other in addition to their geographic separation.
Although uniquely adapted for survival as the largest tree-dwelling mammal in the world, orangutan populations have been steadily declining in both range and numbers for many years. They are currently in danger of becoming extinct within the next few decades. Humans have a long history of hunting this particular primate for various reasons including food, exhibition in zoos, or illegal pet trade, but the main threat to the orangutan's continued existence derives from loss of habitat. In the last half-century, close to 80% of orangutan territory has been exploited by illegal logging operations, gold mining, and conversion of pristine forests to permanent agricultural sites, in particular palm oil plantations. Between 1997 and 1998, it is believed that around one-third of the island's orangutan species subsequently perished following forest fires caused by slash and burn farming techniques in Borneo.
Because this primate inhabits densely forested regions, it is difficult to determine precise population sizes; however, estimates place the current number of Bornean orangutans at approximately 55,000. Sumatran populations have fared much worse, declining as much as 50% during the 1990s, such that current censuses indicate only about 7,500 individuals remain. Taking into account that both species have extremely slow reproductive cycles and require extensive home ranges to support their dietary needs, their populations have become highly vulnerable to excessive mortality. The population will require a long time to recover even if government-sponsored protective measures can be routinely instituted and sustained.
In their native environments, Bornean and Sumatran orangutans often display a semi-solitary social organization, which is quite uncommon among great apes. Individuals usually travel alone or in small groups consisting of two females, their dependent young, and occasionally an adult male, although temporary travel bands and feeding aggregates have been observed when quantities of food are plentiful. Generally, males and females come together only to mate, at which time dominant males become polygamous. Although there is no distinct breeding season, females typically give birth only once every five to eight years due to the lengthy gestation period (of about nine months) and the prolonged maternal investment in offspring development. In contrast, adult males can afford only sporadic parental care since their reproductive success largely depends on the formation and maintenance of dominance hierarchies with other males whose home ranges overlap with their own.
With regard to their daily activities, orangutans are diurnal and almost exclusively arboreal. A typical routine begins with early morning foraging on fruit and other items such as leaves, insects and tree bark. Afterward, there is midday rest, late afternoon travel, and early evening preparation of a nighttime nest. These nests are normally constructed from branches and other vegetation obtained from the forest canopy, and they resemble platform-style beds situated 40 to 60 feet above ground.
Physical description
In general, the orangutan bears an ape-like shape with high sloping forehead and bulging snout, but it is the long, shaggy reddish-brown fur that distinguishes this primate from any other member of the Hominidae (or Great Apes) family. Additionally, both males and females possess short legs that contrast sharply with an extremely long, powerful set of arms, which may extend, from fingertip to fingertip, up to 2.25 m (7.4 ft) in length. Such exaggerated upper extremities, coupled with highly flexible hips and strong, curled hands and feet enable orangutans to maneuver gracefully and quickly throughout the forest canopy where most of their lives are spent. Only occasionally does an individual descend from the trees and move about quadrapedally (or sometimes bipedally) because it is cumbersome and slow to walk on clenched fists rather than on knuckles like the other great apes do. Moreover, this awkward form of locomotion makes orangutans more susceptible to certain types of predation. However, older males may become too large to move around in trees easily and sometimes resort to walking on the ground.
Some other features common to both males and females include strong teeth and jaws for pulverizing nut shells and wood; throat pouches for vocalizing resonating sounds; and a long, thick hair covering that serves to accentuate actual body size. Additionally, newborns of both sexes have pink faces, but this coloration gradually changes to dark brown or black during the next few years.
Interestingly, both Bornean and Sumatran species exhibit a significant degree of sexual dimorphism. On average, adult females weigh approximately 30 to 50 kg (66-110 lbs) while males tend to weigh 50 to 90 kg (110-198 lbs). Also, the female's average length of 122 cm (4.0 ft) differs from the 137 cm (4.5 ft) length of a typical male. In addition to their larger size, male orangutans display more developed throat pouches and a distinct pair of cheek pads (or flanges) composed of subcutaneous fat deposits that continue growing for much of their adult life span. Males also have somewhat longer hair than females and they display facial mustaches.
A comparison of species reveals certain subtle dissimilarities between Borean and Sumatran orangutans. Typically, Sumatran orangutans may be distinguished by their longer fur, more slender build, white hairs on the face and groin, and long beards on both males and females.
Behavior and reproduction
Adult orangutans are relatively solitary creatures, yet their dispersal patterns are partially influenced by philopatric practices. Males occupy large areas (about 10 km2 or 3.86 mi2) often incorporating one or more females that have settled near their mother's home range. While there is no strong indication that either sex exhibits territoriality, or that females' home range proximities promote increased social bonding among family members, this distribution arrangement facilitates the temporary formation of mating consortships as orangutans travel between feeding sites. Since males establish and maintain dominance hierarchies for breeding rights, these small groups typically consist of a single, polygamous male and several sexually receptive females accompanied by their immature offspring. Meanwhile, both subadult and less dominant males exhibit a rather nomadic lifestyle until such time as they can displace a resident adult male from his home range. These younger, smaller males may also mate with females, although such copulations are usually forced and appear to occur randomly, not because the female is sexually receptive or fertile.
Generally, females attain adult size and experience menarche between the ages of six and eleven, but such development may happen sooner among heavier individuals having more body fat. The female estrous cycle is between 22 and 30 days in length with ovulation normally occurring around the 15th day. There is no genital swelling during estrous, and females have a light menstrual flow for three or four days. Young adult females may undergo a period of infertility lasting one to four years, and successful reproduction usually commences no later than age 15. Copulation is often performed with the sexual partners facing one another while hanging by their arms from tree branches. Gestation lasts from 233 to 263 days, and orangutans typically give birth to a single offspring, or occasionally twins, probably not more than once every five years. However, the inter-birth interval may be longer (i.e. ten years) if habitat quality deteriorates significantly.
Physical development of male orangutans involves a rather interesting set of events influenced by social circumstances. Sexual maturity takes place between ages eight and fifteen, such that testicles become fully descended and individuals are capable of engaging in successful intercourse. However, the appearance of the secondary sexual features of a socially mature adult (i.e., enlarged flanges, well-developed throat pouch) is commonly delayed until ages 15 to 20 whereupon development occurs rather quickly once a resident male position becomes available. Along with this physical transition comes a new mating strategy involving use of the long-call that lures receptive females to seek out dominant males. Additionally, females may associate with mature males in order to gain protection from the undesirable advances of unflanged males.
With the arrival of newborns, mothers routinely administer the bulk of parental care. Infants normally weigh about 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) and nurse every three to four hours until they begin taking soft food from their mothers' lips at age four months. However, the young are not completely weaned until they are about 3½ years old, and they may continue to nurse periodically during stressful periods until about age seven. Early on, a young orangutan clings to its mother's abdomen by entwining its fingers and gripping her fur until it is a year old, then it begins to ride on her back until reaching about two or three years of age. Oftentimes, a young orangutan will scream loudly if separated from its mother, but from ages five through eghti this individual demonstrates increased interest in playing and traveling with peers, although frequent proximity to its mother is still maintained. When menarche commences, a young female will establish her own home range and begin displaying sexual behaviors in the presence of the resident male. In Borneo, where lowland and peat swamps offer significant plant diversity, female home ranges average 3.5 to 6.0 km2 (1.35 to 2.32 mi2) while Sumatran females occupy somewhat larger ranges, nearing 8.5 km2 (3.28 mi2), in mountainous regions where faunal diversity is less.
With regards to daily activities, orangutans tend to adopt a fairly predictable schedule that encompasses early morning foraging, a mid-day relaxation period, afternoon travel (i.e., to the subsequent day's feeding site), and evening preparation of the night nest formed by bending branches into platforms situated 40 to 60 feet above ground.
In their natural habitats, average female life spans range from 45 to 55 years while males tend to live a bit longer. In captivity, this primate may live to be almost 60 years of age.
Orangutans appear to have a vocal repertoire of about 13 different sounds. For example, they may scream when scared or grind their teeth when frustrated. Males may sometimes spontaneously roar and within a small group setting, individuals often communicate with lip smacking, squeaks, and barks. At other times males emit a short-call immediately after contact or conflict with another individual has subsided. The most dramatic vocalization is the 1-2 minute long-call elicited by a flanged male to advertise his proximity to sexually receptive females and to any other males located within a one to two km (0.6-1.2 mi) range. This call also has been shown to induce increased secretion of stress hormones in adolescent and subadult males, thereby retarding the development of their secondary sexual characteristics. While these individuals tend to flee upon hearing the long-call, sexually receptive females can use the vocalization to help locate dominant males for reproductive activities.
In addition to vocal communication, orangutans are thought to employ facial expressions, gestures, body postures, and tactile demonstrations (i.e., mother-offspring grooming) to convey information. Moreover, compared to all other great apes, orangutans are capable of the most facial expressions, due to their very flexible lips. Also, both Bornean and Sumatran orangutans are exceptionally intelligent and have demonstrated the capacity to learn some complex tasks and sign language during experimental trials.
Pleistocene fossil records indicate that the orangutan was once widely distributed throughout Southeast Asia (including southern China, northern Vietnam, Laos, and Java), but today this primate is restricted only to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra where it occupies various types of lowland forests as well as mountainous areas nearing an elevation of 1500 m (4921 ft).
In Borneo, the Pongo pygmaeus species (of about 55,000 individuals) inhabits home ranges encompassing the Malaysian federal states of Sarawak and Sabah as well as the Indonesian province known as Kalimantan. Moreover, it is in this lattermost region where the majority of orangutans can be found since extensive forests still exist, especially along the eastern coast. In terms of subspecies distribution, the Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus population is centered in the Danau Sentarum region of the island, yet it is estimated that a mere 1,500 individuals remain due to excessive logging and hunting activities occurring in that area. The main stronghold of Pongo pygmaeus morio is the Berau/Gunung Gajah population, although some individuals continue to inhabit sites within the former Kutai National Park. New evidence suggests that P. p. morio may be expressing a stronger presence than previously noted in Sabah. The largest populations in Borneo, represented by Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii, are situated in the swamp areas of Central Kalimantan, where at least 35,000 individuals currently reside. Other major strongholds of P. p. wurmbii include Tanjung Putting, Sebangau, Arut-Belantikan, Mawas, and Gunung Palung.
Historically, the Pongo abelii species was distributed over the entire island of Sumatra, but its home range is now restricted to the northern portion, and it has been confirmed that these primates no longer inhabit the majority of areas south of Lake Toba where they were previously thought to exist. Currently, there are 13 identified orangutan populations (totaling about 7500 individuals) that are dispersed among 21 forest blocks, but only three of these groups contain over 1000 individuals, and they are situated in the Leuser Ecosystem (which coincides with the former Gunung Leuser National Park). Another seven populations are believed to contain 250 or more individuals, but six of these groups are estimated to be losing habitat at the rate of 10-15% each year to logging, and these populations are expected to rapidly decline within the next few decades. Where populations are smaller, such as in West Batang Toru, and the estimated rate of habitat loss is relatively low (two percent annually), orangutan numbers may persist longer than for other groups if current habitat exploitation trends do not change.
Orangutan populations are most dense in those tropical rain forest regions of Borneo and Sumatra characterized by lowland swamps, peat swamps, and secondary (regenerated) broadleaf forests. In these habitat types, both tree diversity and food quantity tend to be greater and more stable throughout the year than in hilly or mountainous terrains. While lowland dipterocarp forests (comprised of species of the Dipterocarp family of trees) also offer a rich variety of food sources for orangutans. Their highly valued timber content makes these areas somewhat less suitable for inhabitation due to recurrent logging operations.
On the island of Borneo, orangutan populations occupy a total area of approximately 150,000 km2 (57,915 mi2) although their home ranges are scattered among various types of forests whose elevations are below 1,000 m (3,281 ft). Average annual rainfall in these regions is about 4.3 m (14.2 ft) with heaviest precipitation occurring during September and between December and May, while June through August is remarkably dry. Additionally, average annual temperatures range from 18°C (64.4°F) to 37.5°C (99.5°F).
In contrast, Sumatran orangutans inhabit only a total area of about 26,000 km2 (10,000 mi2) and their home ranges are known to include mountainous sites nearing elevations of 1500 m (4900 ft), although elevations of 200 to 400 m (600 to 1,300 ft) are preferred due to greater fruit availability. Year-round rainfall averages three m (8.4 ft) with heaviest precipitation occurring during the time periods of March-June and September-December. Average annual temperatures range from 17°C (63°F) to 34.2°C (93.5°F) and humidity approaching 100% is relatively constant.
Food and feeding habits
According to researchers, orangutans may actually consume more than 400 different food items. About 60% of the primate's diet consists of various types of fruit such as durians, jackfruit, lychees, mangosteens, and mangoes, but figs are a mainstay. The remainder of the diet may include such diverse items as young leaves and shoots, flowers, tree bark, vines, woody lianas, roots, bird eggs, ants, caterpillars, termites, spider webs, fungi, tree sap, honey, and mineral-rich soil. Water is usually obtained from tree holes or forest canopy leaves that catch and retain frequent rainfall.
These primates frequently forage alone or in very small groups (i.e., a mother and her offspring) during early morning hours, thereby maintaining their semi-solitary lifestyle. This is in part due to the extreme seasonal variability of rainforest food supply as well as the orangutan's high daily caloric needs. However, during times of abundance, such as the mass fruiting of fig trees (every two to ten years), orangutans have been observed to form large travel band and feeding aggregates that also permits opportunities for social interaction and bonding. During such times these primates will consume excessive calories, creating fat deposits to sustain their activity levels during periods of food scarcity.
Studies conducted on females and their young suggest that orangutans learn at a very early age where and when to obtain specific types of food and which items to avoid. These tactics seem essential to conserving valuable energy that would be wasted if individuals randomly foraged over great distances in the forest.
Threats and conservation status
Due to declines in population size, Bornean and Sumatran orangutans are classified as endangered on the World Conservation Union's Red List of Threatened Species (2007), and they are listed on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) which prohibits international trade. Although these primates once occupied most of Southeast Asia, their current habitats are restricted only to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, and their home ranges continue to be exploited in present times. Current estimates of population size indicate that the number of Bornean orangutans is approximately 55,000 individuals, while only about 7500 of their Sumatran relatives remain.
By far, the most devastating influence on both species' existence is the human destruction of their habitats by deforestation. Both the slash and burn farming technique and the establishment of permanent agricultural sites (i.e., palm oil plantations) have removed more than 80% of the Bornean orangutan's home ranges, while the Sumatran species has been restricted to fragmented forest regions due to extensive (and oftentimes illegal) logging operations and establishment of a major road system through the Leuser Ecosystem stronghold. Moreover, such agricultural and commercial practices have significantly contributed to the destruction of millions of acres by natural wildfires that are triggered by prolonged drought. In fact, it is estimated that nearly one-third of the Bornean orangutans succumbed to the forest fires that ravaged the island between 1997 and 1998.
Humans have routinely hunted orangutans as a food source as well as for financial gain by illegal pet trade and sale of primate skulls (which can fetch up to US$70 in some villages). Additionally, these mammals are sometimes killed because they are considered to be competitors for limited fruit supplies in forests or unwanted trespassers on plantation sites.
Ecotourism has also become a more prominent factor in the demise of some orangutan groups. Close contact with wildlife reserve employees and tourists has exposed these primates to a number of human diseases (i.e., tuberculosis, pneumonia, poliomyelitis, hepatitis, malaria, cholera and measles) to which they are susceptible given their classification in the Hominidae family.
Faced with loss of habitats, orangutans have been forced to disperse in search of new home ranges, often necessitating ground travel through open areas, making them highly vulnerable to further predation. During these times of emotional and physical stress when food sources may become quite limited, female orangutans often experience lower reproductive success. Given that females normally demonstrate a long inter-birth interval, typically produce only a single offspring during any gestational period, and may not become sexually mature until age 15, such forced migrations likely contribute heavily to the steady decline in this primate's population numbers.
Research and conservation
Efforts to conserve Bornean and Sumatran orangutan species have necessarily focused on habitat preservation and enforcement of international agreements banning illegal trade and persecution of this primate. Organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund, the Environmental Investigation Agency and Telepak have been instrumental in developing protocols for the effective re-introduction of captive orangutans into the wild in rehabilitation centers located in Kalimantan, Sabah, and Sarawak. Also, a 25,000 km2 refuge has been proposed for northern Sumatra that would overlap with the existing Gunung Leuser National Park where most remaining individuals of the Pongo abelii species currently reside.
Another mechanism for preserving orangutan populations has been the implementation of public awareness programs to educate island residents regarding the critical role that this primate plays in sustaining lowland rainforests. As widely ranging fruit eaters, these mammals are important in dispersing various types of seeds and maintaining diversity of rainforest woody plants. They also help prune and aid in regenerating plant growth because they only consume green leaves and stalks.
Unfortunately, time is running out for the Bornean and Sumatran orangutans and it is feared that the current rate of population decline could lead to species extinction within the next few decades, if not sooner.
Further reading
- iEARN Australia. (n.d.). The great apes project. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- Orangutan Conservancy. (n.d.). Orangutans and the rainforest. Retrieved July 14, 2009.
- Urban, K. (2008). Pongo pygmaeus: Encyclopedia of life. Retrieved July 14, 2009.
- World Wildlife Fund. (n.d.). Orangutans. Retrieved July 14, 2009.


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