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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/08/12 -- Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) is pleased to announce that Mr. Mike Wilson has been appointed to Finning's Board of Directors, effective January 2013.
Mr. Wilson has more than 30 years of international and executive management experience in the agricultural and chemical industries. He is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Agrium Inc.
Prior to joining Agrium, Mr. Wilson served as President of Methanol and President and Chief Operating Officer for Methanex Corporation. In addition, he has held various senior positions in North America and Asia during his 18 years with Dow Chemical.
Mr. Wilson, a resident of Canada, also serves as director on the public boards of Agrium Inc. and Celestica Inc. and is a director of the Alberta Economic Development Authority and the Calgary Prostate Cancer Institute. He is a graduate of the University of Waterloo, Ontario where he earned his degree in Chemical Engineering.
As a result of this appointment, Finning's Board membership will be increased to eleven directors.
"We welcome Mike to our Board and are confident that his vast experience and skills will enhance our Board and strengthen our ability to support management in their commitment to driving shareholder value creation," said Mr. Doug Whitehead, Chairman of the Board of Finning International Inc.
Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) is the world's largest Caterpillar equipment dealer delivering unrivalled service to customers since 1933. Finning sells, rents and services equipment and engines to help customers maximize productivity. Headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., the Company operates in Western Canada, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, as well as in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Forward Looking Information
This report contains statements about the Company's business outlook, objectives, plans, strategic priorities and other statements that are not historical facts. A statement Finning makes is forward-looking when it uses what the Company knows and expects today to make a statement about the future. Forward-looking statements may include words such as aim, anticipate, assumption, believe, could, expect, goal, guidance, intend, may, objective, outlook, plan, project, seek, should, strategy, strive, target, and will. Forward-looking statements in this report include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: expectations with respect to the economy and associated impact on the Company's financial results; expected revenue and SG&A levels and EBIT growth; anticipated generation of free cash flow (including projected net capital and rental expenditures), and its expected use; anticipated defined benefit plan contributions; the expected target range of Debt Ratio; the impact of new and revised IFRS that have been issued but are not yet effective; growth prospects for the former Bucyrus business acquired by the Company in Finning's dealership territories (Bucyrus) and the competitive advantages of the business being acquired; expected future financial and operating results generated from Bucyrus; anticipated benefits and synergies of Bucyrus; and the expected impact of Bucyrus on Finning's earnings. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the 'safe harbour' provisions of applicable Canadian securities laws.
Unless otherwise indicated by us, forward-looking statements in this report describe Finning's expectations at November 7, 2012. Except as may be required by Canadian securities laws, Finning does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Forward-looking statements, by their very nature, are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties and are based on several assumptions which give rise to the possibility that actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements and that Finning's business outlook, objectives, plans, strategic priorities and other statements that are not historical facts may not be achieved. As a result, Finning cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialize. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by these forward-looking statements include: general economic and market conditions; foreign exchange rates; commodity prices; the level of customer confidence and spending, and the demand for, and prices of, Finning's products and services; Finning's dependence on the continued market acceptance of Caterpillar's products and Caterpillar's timely supply of parts and equipment; Finning's ability to continue to improve productivity and operational efficiencies while continuing to maintain customer service; Finning's ability to manage cost pressures as growth in revenues occur; Finning's ability to reduce costs in response to slowing activity levels; Finning's ability to attract sufficient skilled labour resources to meet growing product support demand; Finning's ability to negotiate and renew collective bargaining agreements with satisfactory terms for Finning's employees and the Company; the intensity of competitive activity; Finning's ability to successfully integrate the distribution and support business formerly operated by Bucyrus after that transaction closes; Finning's ability to raise the capital needed to implement its business plan; regulatory initiatives or proceedings, litigation and changes in laws or regulations; stock market volatility; changes in political and economic environments for operations; the integrity, reliability, and availability of information technology and the data processed by that technology; operational benefits from the new ERP system. Forward-looking statements are provided in this report for the purpose of giving information about management's current expectations and plans and allowing investors and others to get a better understanding of Finning's operating environment. However, readers are cautioned that it may not be appropriate to use such forward-looking statements for any other purpose.
Forward-looking statements made in this report are based on a number of assumptions that Finning believed were reasonable on the day the Company made the forward-looking statements. Refer in particular to the Outlook section of the MD&A. Some of the assumptions, risks, and other factors which could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements contained in this report are discussed in the Company's current Annual Information Form (AIF) in Section 4.
Finning cautions readers that the risks described in the AIF are not the only ones that could impact the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that are currently deemed to be immaterial may also have a material adverse effect on Finning's business, financial condition, or results of operations.
Except as otherwise indicated, forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any non-recurring or other unusual items or of any dispositions, mergers, acquisitions, other business combinations or other transactions that may be announced or that may occur after the date hereof. The financial impact of these transactions and non-recurring and other unusual items can be complex and depends on the facts particular to each of them. Finning therefore cannot describe the expected impact in a meaningful way or in the same way Finning presents known risks affecting its business.
Finning International Inc.
Mauk Breukels
Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs
[email protected]
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31st ANNUAL 4th OF JULY FIRECRACKER RUN
The Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club is proud to present the Santa Cruz Firecracker 10K, 5K and Kid's 1K Fun Run on 4th of July. There will be a finish line party and free pancake breakfast for all runners. This year, the Santa Cruz Warriors Basketball team is sponsoring a special TEAM Warriors package.
Some of this year's highlights include:
- Special Firecracker Beneficiary – Leo's Haven
- Aptos Fleet Fleet long sleeve shirts for top finishers in the 5K & 10K
- Flat, fast and certified 5K course and re-certified 10K course
- Pancake breakfast after the race
- Bronze, Silver and Gold medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each 5-year category
- "Thrill of the Hill" t-shirt for the first 1,000 entrants
Chartered in 1985, the SC Sunrise Rotary is a club of over 100 high-energy community leaders and volunteers drawn together by the common desire to give back to their community and beyond.
For more information or to register for the event, visit www.SantaCruzFirecracker10k.org
From the company that bought you "Cats" and "Shrek", the PacRep theatre presents "Mary Poppins – The Musical" flying into Carmel's Golden Bough Playhouse, weekends through July 24th.
It's "a spoonful of sugar" for the entire family as over 40 performers "step in time," "feed the birds," "fly kites," and have a "jolly holiday."
Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, watch Mary Poppins teach the Banks family how to value each other again with a combination of magic and common sense. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "anything can happen if you let it."
Mary Poppins – The Musical!... it's "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"
For more information and tickets, call 831-622-0100 or go to pacrep.org
Come to Aptos to enjoy a 4th of July Celebration to remember.
The festivities start bright and early with a Pancake Breakfast from 7:00AM to 10:00AM. After, you can make your way to the "World's Shortest Parade" from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. The theme of the parade this year will be "Team Up for America". There will even be a special appearance by KSBW Sports Anchor and Director, Dennis Lehnen.
Lastly, the event ends at the Aptos Village Park for "Party in the Park" from 12:00PM to 4:00PM. This event will feature local vendors, delicious food, live music from local, favorite band "Extra Large" and a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
For more information on the 4th of July festivities visit: www.aptoschamber.com/event/4th-of-july-celebration
The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Scotts Valley Arts Commission are inviting local artists to be a part of the Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival. They are still accepting applications for local artists to showcase their work at the event on August 20th and 21st.
Artists will receive a ticket to "Taste of Scotts Valley", the kick-off party for the festival, and have a page on the festival website in the artist's directory.
Santa Cruz County residents will receive a $100 discount on their booth and those who refer an artist will get $20 off next year's booth fee.
If you know a talented artist looking to showcase their work, encourage them to apply.
To apply or for more information, visit http://svartfest.com/apply/

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The overhyping of underwhelming Patrick Murphy06/24/16 Blog
For at least a year the conventional wisdom has echoed from Democrats and Republican alike in Washington, Tallahassee, and across Florida: U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy is the future of the Democratic party, a powerhouse statewide candidate and most likely Florida's next U.S. Senator.
Today, two months before Barack Obama's and Joe Biden's preferred candidate faces Alan Grayson in a primary and four and half before the general election, we're struggling to think of when Florida last saw a candidate who proved as overrated and over-hyped as Murphy....
Big, new Super PAC will mobilize Florida voters06/23/16 Blog
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The group is affiliated with the national For Our Future PAC led by billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer and several prominent labor unions. It aims to raise and spend $50-million in the top battlegrounds of Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Wisconsin....
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Their fortunes have been linked for the better part of a decade, two political rivals long contemptuous of each other but today sharing more in common than either would care to admit.
Marco Rubio and Charlie Crist, two talented and ferociously self-serving Florida politicians, are both campaigning for political comebacks this fall. Neither has much experience doing work in the private sector, neither wants to spend the next couple of years toiling unnoticed outside of Washington, and neither is a sure thing to avoid that fate....
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Their fortunes have been linked for the better part of a decade, two political rivals long contemptuous of one another but today sharing more in common than either would care to admit.
Marco Rubio and Charlie Crist, two talented and ferociously self-serving Florida politicians, are both campaigning for political comebacks this Fall. Neither has much experience doing actual work in the private sector, neither wants to spend the next couple years toiling unnoticed outside of Washington, and neither is a sure thing to avoid that fate....
Poll shows Clinton with 47%, Trump 39% of Florida voters06/21/16 Blog
Quinnipiac University is out with new Florida, Ohio and Pennseylvania polls today. In Florida Hillary Clinton has opened up a strong lead after being neck and neck with Trump in May. With more names in the mix, Clinton leads Trump 42-36 percent, with 7 percent for Libertarian Gary Johnson and 3 percent for Green Party candidate Jill Stein.
From Quinnipiac:
Trump's support among men in Florida drops from 49-36 percent May 10 to 45-41 percent today. Clinton's lead among women grows from 48-35 percent in May to 52-34 percent today. Republicans back Trump 82-8 percent, while Clinton leads 93-2 among Democrats and 44-35 percent among independent voters. White voters back Trump 51-36 percent, as nonwhite voters go to Clinton 72-15 percent....
Pinellas County is Donald Trump Country; David Jolly beating Crist?06/20/16 Blog
It's wise to take any "internal campaign polling memo" released by a campaign with more than a few grains of salt, but at least two things jump out of a newly released memo from the David Jolly campaign based on June 1-2 polling in south Pinellas' Congressional District 13:
1. That David Jolly would have a double digit lead over Democrat Charlie Crist in a safe Democratic district is hard to believe. Yes, Republican Jack Latvala says other internal polls had shown Jolly leading Crist, but 12 points? Seems highly suspect. For what it's worth, the Crist campaign paid for a Public Policy Polling robo poll June 6-7, that showed Crist leading Jolly 46 percent to 43 percent, which in itself is bad news for Crist given the numbers in that district....
Congressional candidate launches AR-15 giveaway contest06/20/16 Blog
What took so long?
State Sen. Greg Evers, R-Baker, a candidate for congressional District 1 in the Panhandle has launched a Facebook contest to give away an AR-15 rifle. To win the "Evers Homeland Defender Giveaway" you must be a resident of the district be at least 18 and pass a background check. You merely need to "like" his Evers for Congress Facebook page....
Winner and LoserS of the week in Florida Politics06/19/16 Blog
Winner of the week: National Republican Senatorial Committee. After weeks of cajoling, wheedling, plotting, flattering, and orchestrating it looks like NRSC is about to get its way - Marco Rubio running for reelection and turning a tossup Senate seat into one leaning to the GOP.
Loser of the week: Carlos Lopez-Cantera. The lt. Gov. spent a year campaigning for U.S. Senate, unable to convince anyone -- not even his running mate Rick Scott - that he was formidible. With the smoke barely clear from the Orlando massacre, he asked his old pal Marco Rubio to take the wheel....
Bill Nelson: Donald Trump would be anchor on Marco Rubio Senate campaign06/18/16 Blog
Sen. Bill Nelson thinks Hillary Clinton won't have much trouble beating Donald Trump in Florida. "Against Trump?" he scoffed.
"This is what I'm sure is weighing on Marco Rubio's mind right now," Nelson told The Buzz on Saturday. "Because if he gets in -- as much as I like Marco, as well as we get along -- Marco's going to have a tough time, because she's going to sweep the top of the ticket. ... That's a real risk because a loss there would make it very difficult for him if he wants a future in politics, and I assume he does."...
Florida Democrats say Orlando massacre makes this perfect time for politics06/18/16 Blog
Less than a week after the massacre at a gay club in Orlandoi, hundreds of Florida Democratic activists are gathering at the Westin Diplomat in Hallandale Beach today for the state party's fundraiser gala. Emotions remain raw, and at an LGBT caucus meeting today sprinkled with cheers, tears, and jeers, Democrats made clear they had no sympathy for those arguing that politcs should be put aside in the aftermath of such a tragedy,....
Dump Trump at convention? 'Time to amputate gangrened limb to save patient'06/16/16 Blog
Surprises me how many people still doubt Marco Rubio will run for another term, but be that as it may here are the comments and final results of the latest Florida Insider Poll:
- Who would win a Marco Rubio/Patrick Murphy Senate race? Rubio 55%, Murphy 45%
- Who would win a Rubio/Alan Grayson Senate race? Rubio 96% Grayson 4%
- Would GOP be wise to change convention rules and nominate someone other than Trump, even though would won enough delegates? Yes 42%, No 57%
- Do you expect Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton to win Florida? Clinton 75%, Trump 25%
Democrat: Because of Trump, the Republican Party has lost a great many true republican voters, it has also gained many democrat voters, and now resembles an amputee with a prosthesis limping along, and in dire need of rehab. Trump's 'foot in mouth' disease continues to worsen and his unfavorable numbers continue to rise. By the time the elections take place people will have had more than enough of his annoying ego and painful, self adoring rhetoric. His knee jerk responses and self centered comments following the Orlando tragedy clearly define the stark contrast between him and a very experienced Hillary Clinton, who had a much more thoughtful, intelligent and steadfast response, while emphasizing Trump's bizarre comments and temperament. And she will continue to seize upon these opportunities and raise that red flag every time he opens his mouth and puts his foot back in. ...
NRSC Chairman Wicker: Carlos Lopez-Cantera is a patriot, Marco Rubio a likely Senate candidate06/16/16 Blog
We caught up today with Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, who hailed Florida's Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera as "a patriot, and an unselfish one at that" for encouraging Marco Rubio to run for a second term.
"It's a profoundly pivotal moment in the political history of Florida," Wicker said of Lopez-Cantera urging his longtime friend to run for the seat Lopez-Cantera has been pursuing for nearly a year. "I think he's showing great character, and it's the sort of character that Floridians can be proud of in their lieutenant governor, because he's put his heart and soul in this race for a year."...
Hillary Clinton's Florida TV campaign kicks off today06/16/16 Blog
Hillary Clinton's general election TV campaign kicks in in Florida today with three TV ads highlighting her life-long commitment to children's and contrasting her style to combative Donald Trump.
Florida is among eight states - along with Colorado, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia - targeted in the ad buy that the Clinton campaign says is six weeks and eight figures. It starts as Trump's poll numbers have slipped after a rocky two weeks....
Insider Poll: Can Marco Rubio win reelection against Patrick Murphy?06/16/16 Blog
It looks increasingly likely, if not certain, that Marco Rubio will run for reelection to the Senate.
But will Rubio WIN re-election to the Senate?
His home state poll numbers have taken a hit since his presidential campaign, where Donald Trump beat him by nearly 20 percentage points among Florida Republicans. Unlike his first campaign in 2010, Rubio will be running in presidential election cycle with strong Democratic turnout. Trump at the top of the ticket could be a drag on all Republican candidates. Yes, an incumbent has a significant advantage, and Rubio is likely to be well-funded. But he still faces a big challenge winning a second term....
Pam Bondi criticizes Anderson Cooper for inciting anger and hatred by asking her about her gay marriage record06/15/16 Blog
Attorney General Pam Bondi today appeared on the radio show of her friend Todd Schnitt, criticizing CNN's Anderson Cooper for focusing on her record on LGBT rights, rather than questions about helping victims which she had expected to address. Listen here:...


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OSHA News Release - Table of Contents
Region 5 News Release: 09-694-CHI
June 22, 2009
Contact: Brad Mitchell or Scott Allen
Phone: 312-353-6976
U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $1.1 million in penalties to Milk Specialties Co. in Whitehall, Wis.
WHITEHALL, Wis. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Milk Specialties Co. in Whitehall with violations of federal workplace safety and health standards and proposed $1,145,200 in penalties.
OSHA began a December 2008 inspection in response to a complaint alleging a variety of safety hazards at the company's whey processing plant. Willful citations have been issued for the employer's failure to comply with OSHA's confined space entry and control of hazardous energy requirements. Untrained employees entered confined spaces and performed maintenance and cleaning on powered equipment without protection from various hazards. Proposed penalties for the 17 willful violations total $1,071,000. OSHA defines a willful violation as one committed with plain indifference to or intentional disregard for employee safety and health.
"I am committed to ensuring workers return home to their families safe and healthy at the end of every shift," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. "Employers must fully address hazards, properly train their employees and plan their work in a safe manner."
Seventeen serious citations, with proposed penalties totaling $52,400, include combustible dust and electrical hazards; lack of exit route lighting and signage; lack of confined space evaluations; uninspected fire extinguishers; and untrained and uncertified powered industrial truck operators, among other issues. A serious citation is issued when death or serious physical harm is likely to result if an accident were to occur from a hazard about which the employer knew or should have known.
Four repeat violations with penalties totaling $21,800 address


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You could be forgiven for thinking that you were watching a WWF free for all when the Penrith Panthers took on the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Pepper Stadium on Friday night.
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The chopping block: Madge is no longer on Neighbours, Souths need to follow suit!By Ron Swanson, 26 Jun 2016
With Round 15 over plus Origin 2 going to script, let's attempt to come up with at least four players, officials or technology to place on the guillotine this week.
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Highlights: Cartwright-led Penrith beat SouthsBy AAP, 25 Jun 2016
While the Panthers are now on track to make the finals, coach Anthony Griffin admitted he was worried by the lapses in recent games.
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Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs highlights: NRL scores, blogBy Riley Pettigrew, 24 Jun 2016
The South Sydney Rabbitohs face a massive challenge when they take on the Penrith Panthers at Pepper Stadium. Will they be able to upset the mountain men or will Penrith come away with a convincing win? Join The Roar from 7:50pm (AEST) for live coverage.
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Change edition
August 13, 2009 3:00 am
Already laid low by the recession, the US natural gas market now faces its biggest structural upheaval since the collapse of Enron in 2001.
Regulatory concerns are adding new drama to a period volatile even by wild gas market standards.
Benchmark gas futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange traded at $3.56 per million British thermal units yesterday, near a 6½-year low and down almost 75 per cent from a peak of about $13.50 per MBtu in June 2008.
The combination of fresh legislation to move opaque derivatives into exchanges and clearing houses - together with trading curbs on speculators and Wall Street's banks - portend a dramatic change that some gas producers, consumers and speculators worry will dry up trading.
"The wrong regulations can be just as harmful as no regulation at all," warns John Arnold, founder of Centaurus Energy, a $5bn Houston-based hedge fund, and a former trader at Enron. Centaurus is one of the US's largest traders in natural gas.
Although the new rules are still under consideration both at Congress and at US regulator the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, some small changes that have been implemented show the potential for disruption.
Trading volume in the Henry Hub swap natural gas contract have already been affected by new speculative limits, plunging 25 per cent in July. Henry Hub is the US's most important natural gas pipelines hub and prices there set a benchmark.
Natural gas producers and consumers are particularly worried about changes still under consideration. They believe their costs will increase if US lawmakers follow through on plans to require privately negotiated derivatives, such as some natural gas swaps and options, to be cleared or traded on exchanges.
The prospect of an upheaval cannot come at a worse time for the natural gas producers.
Companies such as Devon Energy, the largest US independent gas and oil producer, rely on over-the-counter derivatives to hedge against volatile prices. The problem, explains Jeff Agosta, Devon's treasurer, is that Congress's desire to force those derivatives into clearing houses or even exchanges could add billions of dollars in costs to Devon.
The company's existing derivatives deals with the likes of Goldman Sachs do not require Devon to post collateral but contracts traded or cleared on an exchange would, draining the company's cash reserves.
"They have the potential to seriously impact [on] the normal functioning of the natural gas markets," he says.
Devon and other producers also rely on unique hedging contracts that are far more complex than the standardised products clearing houses deal with.
"By and large, the stuff that we do and the industry does isn't plain vanilla," Mr Agosta says.
These themes were echoed in hearings on energy trading held at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in the past two weeks.
Chesapeake Energy, another US gas producer, said posting cash margin, or collateral, on an exchange would be a "significant liquidity drain on American companies".
The American Public Gas Association, a utility group, called OTC gas contracts "vital" and said forcing them on to exchanges would be a "burden".
The move by Congress to shift natural gas derivatives into exchanges and clearing houses is unrelated to any problem in the commodities market.
Lawmakers are weighing derivatives legislation after financial companies' exposure to credit default swaps caused systemic crisis in the world economy.
Barney Frank and Collin Peterson, respective heads of the powerful financial services and agriculture committee at the US House of Representatives, would include tighter rules for energy swaps in future legislation involving credit derivatives.
"We are trying to make it tougher and tougher for derivatives generally to escape regulation like they have over the last 10 years," a spokesman for Mr Frank said.
While producers and consumers worry about higher costs in derivatives deals, hedge funds, Wall Street banks and speculators worry about curbs on trading.
The CFTC is seeking to ration speculators' access to energy markets in hopes of averting future price bubbles, predicated on its belief that "excessive speculation" helped last year to drive natural gas and other commodity prices higher.
While some of the new measures are under consideration, the regulator has already extended its reach over a benchmark gas swap traded on the IntercontinentalExchange, subjecting it to the same caps on holdings as gas futures traded on the rival New York Mercantile Exchange.
Hedge funds say newly enacted limits on the number of financial gas contracts they can hold could force them to reduce positions or shift to less transparent private, bilateral markets.
The natural gas market is also an important source of commodity-linked income for several of Wall Street's banks and trading limits could affect their operations.
Banks such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan (which last year bought Bear Stearns' large natural gas business) are very active in the market.
While the natural gas market is vast and many market participants worry about its future, difficulties in shipping and storing gas have kept it tied to US shores, lessening the -prospects that a regulatory crackdown would push the market overseas.
"It's a North American market," Mr Agosta says, summarising a view widely echoed in the industry: rather than move, trading will just dry up.
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Curran's long-awaited rematch with Patricio Freire has a new date.
| Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
The promotion revealed the entirety of the Bellator
123 main card on Wednesday, which will be headlined by a
featherweight title tilt between Pat Curran
and Patricio
Freire. In addition, UFC veterans Cheick Kongo
and Lavar
Johnson square off in a heavyweight clash, while 205-pound
contender Muhammed
Lawal collides with Tom DeBlass.
Rounding out the main card will be Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
champion Bobby
Lashley, who battles Josh Burns in
another heavyweight affair.
Bellator 123 takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.,
and will mark the second event under new president Scott Coker, who
recently replaced former company head Bjorn Rebney. That same
night, UFC Fight Night "Mousasi vs. Jacare" will go down at the
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Conn. The Las Vegas-based
promotion's lineup includes a middleweight clash between Gegard
Mousasi and Ronaldo
Souza as well as a heavyweight scrap pitting Alistair
Overeem against Ben
The Bellator 123 main card will air on Spike TV, while the UFC
offering will appear on Fox Sports 1.
Curran recently recaptured Bellator's 145-pound strap, submitting
Straus with 14 seconds remaining in their Bellator 112 showdown
in March. Freire, meanwhile, carries a four-fight winning streak
into his rematch with Curran, besting Jared
Downing, Diego
Fabricio de Assis Costa da Silva and Justin
Wilcox during that time.
A longtime UFC talent, Kongo came up short in his bid for Bellator
gold, dropping a five-round verdict to Vitaly
Minakov in April. He has since rebounded, stopping Eric Smith
via second-round TKO at the promotion's pay-per-view event on May
17. The heavy-handed Johnson is 1-2 in the Bellator cage, beating
Martinez while falling to Vinicius Kappke de Quieroz and
Lawal is coming off a controversial decision loss to Quinton
Jackson at Bellator 120. Despite being heavily promoted, "King
Mo" has had mixed results with Bellator, posting a 4-3 mark
overall. DeBlass, who temporarily retired following a loss to
Fukuda at UFC on Fuel TV 6, has won two straight fights under
the Bellator banner.
Lashley, who is currently the TNA heavyweight champion, is 10-2 as
a professional mixed martial artist. He last competed in November,
taking a five-round verdict against Tony Melton
at Xtreme Fight Night 15. Burns is 8-7 overall but has yet to
capture a victory in four Bellator appearances.
Former Bellator MMA fighter Shahbulat Shamhalaev was hospitalized on Wednesday in Makhachkala, Russia after being shot "several times" while dining at a local restaurant. read news >>
Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson has passed away in a Florida hospital. Bellator MMA president Scott Coker confirmed the news on Monday evening. He was 42. read news >>
MMA fighter Kimbo Slice died Monday at the age of 42. Bellator President Scott Coker released a statement regarding the news, via B/R's Jonathan Snowden: TMZ Sports reported earlier Monday that polic read news >>
Arguably England's two top welterweights, Paul "Semtex" Daley (38-13-2) and Michael "Venom" Page (10-0) have each been assigned new opponents for the upcoming "Bellator 158: London" event. read news >>
An injury to Bellator 158 competitor Josh Koscheck has paved the way for a new co-main event at Bellator 156: Galvao vs. Dantas 2, pitting Chidi Njokuani against Thiago Jambo. read news >>
After being fairly busy over the course of his amateur and early MMA career, former standout wrestler Carrington Banks has had difficulties maintaining consistency. read news >>
Following a strong run at welterweight, at Bellator 156, Chris Honeycutt is out to prove that he's not slouch at middleweight either. read news >>
Though he suffered the first loss of his career last November to Francisco France at Bellator 146, middleweight up-and-comer Ben Reiter doesn't feel he was beaten in the fight. read news >>
Former Bellator lightweight champion Will Brooks has inked a deal with the UFC. read news >>
Having made wholesale changes to all facets of MMA, Brandon Halsey heads into Bellator 156 ready to prove he will be champion again. read news >>


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Work by Brown, Jackson, Ryan cited in brief for UT Supreme Court case on race-conscious college admissions
Thompson says criminal justice policies led to creation of prison gangs like Aryan Brotherhood
Schmitz finds job loss before retirement age contributes to weight gain, especially in men
Overview of Michigan's advanced research computing resources, Monday, June 27, 9-10:30 am, BSRB - Kahn Auditorium
U-M's Data Science Initiative offers expanded consulting services via CSCAR
Elizabeth Bruch promoted to Associate Professor
Susan Murphy elected to the National Academy of Sciences
PSC Brown Bags
will resume fall 2016
a PSC Research Project [ARCHIVE DISPLAY]
Investigators: Sandeep Vijan, Trivellore Raghunathan, Kenneth M. Langa, Marcia Ann Valenstein, Kara Zivin, Michael P. Wellman
The University of Michigan contract includes work on Cores B and C, and on Projects 3 and 5. These components are described below, as are the roles of key personnel at University of Michigan.
Core B - Data Management Core: The goal of this core is to acquire and create the infrastructure needed to produce analytic datasets suitable to address the aims of all five research projects. Many of the data resources that will be used in the program project are publicly available and in relatively usable format, but substantial processing is often required to overcome some limitations.
Core C - Modeling Core: We will build models of disease processes for common diseases of the elderly, synthesizing this information at the patient level. These models will focus on care for cardiovascular disease (Project 3), cancer (Project 4), and mood disorders (Project 5). To ensure that outputs are comparable across models, Core C will develop and implement a standardized set of assumptions for these disease models.
Project 3- The Value of Interventions for Cardiovascular Disease : This project will assess trends in the value of cardiovascular disease interventions over time. We will build models estimating the value of spending on coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke. This will be done by documenting trends, developing microsimulation models relating trends in risk factors and use of medical therapies to trends in health. We will integrate the coronary heart disease and stroke models to obtain a single model of cardiovascular disease using dynamic Influence Diagrams to evaluate a potential method for integrating multiple diseases in the future.
Project 5- The Value of Interventions for Depression: We will examine whether the value of depression care has changed over time using cross-sectional and longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study. Knowledge of the value of depression care can be of great use for making and refining mental health care policy in the US.
|Funding (subcontract):
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Funding Period: 08/01/2010 to 04/30/2011
Country of Focus: USA
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This poor character keeps killing himself!
8 Bit Theater
The popular web comic, in animated form!
Soft Outer Crust
A very raw look at the lives of several teenagers. Hilarious and extreme!
1:27 awsome game fits me perfectly
A nice little twisted game you made here with music from Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, and starring none other than the Grim Reaper on his job killing people. This is awesome!
nice just like the purple demon
That was fun! I couldn't anticipate every action which left me looking for solutions! 5/5 game for sure!
Awsome game Love It <3


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All five of the series' concerts by tribute bands sold out, with all proceeds going to support the mission's historic preservation efforts and education programs.
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Sprint carries globetrotting BlackBerry 8830
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Apple Store iPhone availability tool active
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The Blu-Ray Disc Association today raised the stakes in the HD format wars by launching a new promo it hopes will tip the balance. Countering a surge in HD DVD sales triggered by recent price cuts, the majority of Blu-Ray player manufacturers and film studios have agreed to give away five free movies with each new player. Movies can be hand-picked but will be drawn from a selection of 21 titles that varies from major releases such as Babel to older titles such as Species. The players themselves will include all models from major companies -- including the PlayStation 3, the news suggests.
iPod speaker system: multi-room, wireless
Taking a stab at the speaker system market occupied by Sonos and others, IntelliTouch has debuted its Eos wireless satellite speaker system for use with the iPod. Using non-WiFi (but "WiFi-friendly) wireless transmission technology, the speaker system links up to four remote speakers, purportedly delivering interference-free CD sound quality (48Khz). The wireless transfer method uses error correction and a unique frequency hopping scheme for a real-world indoor range of up to 150 feet (50 meters) through walls, floors and ceilings. In open outdoor environments, Eos can broadcast in excess of 300 feet (100 meters).
Radeon HD cards receiving price cut?
In publicizing its new Radeon HD 2400 and 2600 video cards, announced as shipping earlier this month, AMD has apparently exposed lower prices. Whereas the 2400 series was previously intended to debut at a base of about $99, new figures suggest a range of $50 to $85; the 2600 cards, meanwhile, should cost no more than $149, rather than the former $199 limit. No reason for the price change has been given, but competition from Nvidia may be the most likely incentive. The company recently released the GeForce 8400 GS, a comparable low-end card that costs just $69. In the mid-range, the 8500 GT is $89, and the 8600 GT is $150.
Visto brings corporate email to iPhone
Visto today announced that it is offering corporate email functionality for Apple's iPhone along with end-to-end security. Through Visto, iPhone users can experience secure mobile access to current as well as legacy versions of both Microsoft Exchange and IBM Lotus Domino corporate messaging platforms. Visto enables access that is easy to implement and administer, alleviating IT concerns regarding security as well as reliability, according to the company. Industry watchers cited the iPhone's lack of corporate email support as a major factor in the device's potential for adoption among business customers, as well as the question of whether the handset would support Microsoft Word/Excel documents. Apple answered that question with a recently posted online tour of the device which revealed support for viewing both types of documents in email messages.
Gateway updates artist-focused convertible tablet
Gateway has updated its 14-inch convertible tablet PC, which is being sold now in home and professional versions. Both are directed mainly at animators and illustrators, since they come with a pen and digitzer by Wacom, who specializes in digital art. The pen has 256 levels of sensitivity for different effects, and will register contact even when used at a slant. The pro version of the tablet is the E-295c, which can be configured up to a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor, and 4GB of RAM; similarly, buyers can stick with integrated graphics, or upgrade to a 128MB Mobility Radeon X2300 HD. Users can choose between Windows XP Tablet or Vista Business at no cost difference. The base price of the system is $1,549.
Altec-Lansing intros slim Powered Theater TV speakers
Leaving the safe harbor of its traditional computer speaker business, Altec-Lansing this morning launched its Powered Theater line made just for home theater setups. The two-piece PT8051 and larger, one-piece PT7031 use NXT panel speakers to produce a full-room sound without the cabinet depth needed for conventional audio. The choice is an ideal fit for LCDs and plasmas where space is as much a concern as quality, Altec-Lansing says.
Briefly: review/discount; Playboy for iPhone
In brief: MacNN has reviewed the Ultimate Hoodie Microfleece from Scottevest and is offering 20 percent off the sweatshirt to MacNN readers until July 10th, Playboy.com has launched the 'iPlayboy' for Apple's iPhone, the largest water park in Europe alongside the Italian Radio Deejay station are organizing the first European meeting for iPod owners, and RailsConf Europe 2007 is set to kick off September 17th in Berlin, Germany. MacNN's review of the Ultimate Hoodie Microfleece -- a technology-oriented sweatshirt with built-in iPod controls and internalized headphone wiring -- comes alongside a promotional deal from Scottevest: MacNN readers can purchase the sweatshirt (normally $70, shown at right) at a 20 percent discount until July 10th by using the coupon code 'MacNN' during checkout.
Leak shows iPhone prepaid as fallback
AT&T is eager enough to sell iPhones that it will even offer a prepaid option in extreme cases, the company has revealed through a leaked launch guide. While the provider will still insist that all normal sales choose a two-year contract, it will also ask to perform an advance credit check during the sales process that should offer a contract-free option: those with low or uncertain credit will have the option of choosing a GoPhone Pick Your Plan service that demands regular payments but doesn't set a mandatory term, according to the document.
Punch! debuts ViaCAD 2D/3D for Mac OS X
Punch! Software has released the first version of ViaCAD 2D/3D, available for both the Mac and Windows. A general-purpose design program, it allows users to create curves, NURBS surfaces and solid objects, as well as automatically draft 2D drawings based on 3D renderings. Parts are drawn from a library of 26,000 symbols, and extensive training aids are at hand. Among the 300 tools in ViaCAD are skins, covers and nets for NURBS, local face editing tools for foreign parts, and controls for mass properties and interference checking. A highlighted feature is the LogiCursor, which attempts simplify 3D by anticipating a user's moves. The Mac OS X software is a Universal Binary and costs $100.
FontAgent Pro Server 2.0 improves font control
Insider Softare today released FontAgent Pro Server 2.0 (site not updated), offering professional font management with integrated diagnostics and repair functionality. The software aims to offer administrators consistency and control over font use by providing designers with access to only those fonts that are designated for specific users, groups, and projects. The latest release includes an advanced multi-threated architecture that takes full advantage of Apple's Intel-based Macs, as well as multi-core Mac systems which results in a five- to ten-fold increase in font-server speed and scalability, according to Insider Software. FontAgent Pro Server 2.0 is priced at $1,700 per server, with each user requiring a licensed version of FontAgent Pro ($130 per seat). The server software requires Mac OS X 10.3 or later.
Hitachi unleashes large 1080p LCDs, plasmas
Hitachi on Thursday made one of its most substantial TV upgrades in recent months with both LCDs and plasma sets receiving a major improvement. Unlike some launches, every model in the upgrade is capable of a 1080 vertical resolution and focuses on large screens, the company says. Topping announcements is the Director's Series P60X901: at 60 inches, the plasma TV is the largest ever from Hitachi in the class and displays a full 1920x1080 picture. It also debuts a new interpolation technique, dubbed Reel60, that eliminates the juddering effect created by pulldown conversion of 24 frames-per-second film rates to the TV's native 60-frame speed. The 60-inch model and a smaller but equally specified 50-inch P50X901 will ship in August at prices of $8,000 and $4,300 respectively.
Survey: 15 percent want iPhone, fewer buying
A new poll on iPhone demand takes a more optimistic appraisal than other recent surveys. According to a Harris Interactive poll of more than 10,400 people between the ages of 13 and 64, 15 percent are at least somewhat likely to buy an iPhone, within which one percent is absolutely certain they will be buying. However, while four percent of the "somewhat likely" group wants to buy as soon as they can, 55 percent is willing to wait for a price cut, and an overlapping 49 percent wants to know how good the product is in practice.
Verizon tries to counter iPhone launch
Verizon today announced that its retail stores would remain open until 9PM on Friday, attempting to draw customers away from the high-profile launch of the iPhone. Some of the carrier's phone features may lure customers away, the company claims. The company pays particular attention to cost and notes that many of its phones cost $100 or less, including some music-capable versions. "Customers can select a mobile phone that fits their style, their mood and best of all, their wallet," Verizon says.
Plantronics intros iPhone, notebook headsets
Plantronics and its sub-label Altec-Lansing today launched several new earphone sets, including a trio of headsets made for the iPhone and most cellphones. The Upgrader UHS 302, 306, and 307 each have inline microphones with volume control and a switch to flip between calls and music; the 302 is an over-the-ear design with clips to keep the pads at a proper fit, while the 306 and 307 both rely on in-ear tips with differences stemming from their choices of more quality-oriented SnugFit shape for the 306 and a stable, exercise-driven AirFit shape for the 307. Versions of these earphones without the microphone, named the UHP series, will also be available, Plantronics says.
15" MacBook Pro LED review: Amazing screen
ExtremeTech reviews the new 15" MacBook Pro with an LED screen, noting that while the laptop with desired upgrades and accessories is pricey (about $2900 total), it delivers a virtually unrivaled user experience. The reviewer first notes that the data and setting transfer process from a PowerBook was made almost too easy by apple's Migration assistant -- a total set-up time of 40 minutes. Commenting on the new MacBook Pro's most compelling feature, the LED-backlit screen, the reviewer notes that the display is much brighther than his PowerBook's display. And the built-in iSight is identified as an oft-overlooked boon. "(With my PowerBook) I never could find a good place to put the (iSight); it was always in the wrong spot. Well no more worries about that, my MacBook Pro has the camera built right into the top of the screen. I can easily just look right into the camera when I'm vidoeconferencing without giving it a second thought. Since the camera is no longer a headache, I've found that using video chat is a lot more fun and a lot more useful."
LEvertigo laptop cases debut
Be.ez has announced the availability of the LEvertigo range of cases in the United States. The cases are designed specifically to house the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro. Be.ez officials said "the Vertical design allows you to have the bag close to your body at all times, and with the padded computer sleeves and secret zipped pockets you are left with a protective and secure transporter bag. The range consists of five different color schemes catering for everyone�s taste; LEvertigo Pearl, LEvertigo Prune, LEvertigo Kakee, LEvertigo Ebene and LEvertigo (Street)." There is the LEvertigo (Street) that sports a protective satchel and the vertical positioning; the LEvertigo Kakee, a cotton wax bag; and the LEvertigo Ebene a dark variation in the LEvertigo range. The cases are priced at $60 for the LEvertigo Street and $70 for all other models.
Apple limits iPhone sales to 2-per-person
Apple today officially announced that its iPhone will go on sale at Friday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m. local time at Apple retail stores nationwide and that the Apple's online store will also begin taking orders at 9 pm ET on Friday, June 29th. All of the 164 Apple retail stores in the US will stay open until midnight, after closing from 2 pm until the launch at 6 p.m. The company also announced that customers can purchase up to two iPhones on a first come, first served basis. In addition, beginning Saturday morning, Apple will be offering customers free, in-depth workshops offered throughout the day at all Apple retail stores and said that it will offer support for iPhone at the Genius Bar and personal training through Apple's new One to One program. The company's retail stores are also expected to offer expanded summer hours for the iPhone, opening at 9 a.m. everyday. The release also said that customers can check iPhone availability at their local Apple retail store starting at 9:00 p.m. the night before on the Web.
Logitech rolls webcams with Carl Zeiss optics
Logitech this morning chose to revamp its webcam line with two new webcams using optics previously reserved for dedicated photo cameras. Both the desktop-minded QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks use Carl Zeiss-made Tessar glass lenses that provide sharper pictures than normal webcam-grade or plastic lenses. They similarly share a refined autofocus system that can properly center on a subject slightly less than four inches from the lens. Both further record at a standard-ratio HD resolution of 960x720 at full speed, a useful addition for full-screen video.
Pentax debuts K100D Super digital SLR
Pentax today update its entry-level 6.1 megapixel digital SLR camera: the K100D Super digital SLR, the newest member of the K Series, combines the Pentax Shake Reduction (SR) system, an innovative Dust Removal (DR) system, and full compatibility with Pentax SDM lenses. The camera now Incorporates the Pentax-original Dust Removal (DR) system, which was previously available only in more advanced models; it helps keep the CCD surface dust-free to ensure spotless images, while also offering full compatibility with Pentax SDM lenses. The camera is compatible with every Pentax SLR lens, offers a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution, and utilizes a friendly Mode Dial featuring Auto Picture and Picture modes as well as new Scene modes for simpler photography.
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Scrivener for iOS to arrive in late July
For some long-time Scrivener users, to quote Paul Simon, "these are the days of miracle and wonders." As it marks its 10th anniversary in business, developer Keith Blount has announced that the long-awaited iOS version of his creative-writing tool Scrivener is to be submitted to the App Store, following strong praise from beta-testers. The program, expected in late July, will sell for $20 and work with both the iPad and iPhone. When we interviewed Blount last January, he added that Scrivener 3 for Mac would follow along shorty afterwards. http://bit.ly/2901XLE
WhatsApp now handles over 100M calls daily
WhatsApp is celebrating that it is being used for over 100 million calls every day. In a brief notice, the Facebook-owned messaging platform advises the voice-calling feature it rolled out to its users last year now deals with an average of over 1,100 calls initiated per second. Earlier this year, it increased the security of its calls and other messages, by introducing end-to-end encryption on all platforms. http://bit.ly/292HqCX
Adele's '25' album now streaming
Recording artist Adele has "pulled a Kanye" after saying that her current album "25" would not be available for streaming. The seven-month-old record, which has yielded a number of hit singles, is now available for streaming on all the major streaming services, such as Apple Music and Spotify, as of today in most major markets, with worldwide distribution to come. Reportedly, the singer had demanded streaming be limited to paid subscribers -- a condition that has hurt some streamers with artists, who aren't paid royalties for free or trial listens . Apple pays performers its normal royalty rates during its free trial, avoiding the issue -- and having repeated success in both signing up exclusives and placing those exclusives into the top of the charts. http://ti.me/28U7NOu
SanDisk iXpand case has battery, storage
A new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s case from SanDisk appears to be the "holy grail" of accessories: a stylish and protective case that offers both extra storage as well as the option of extra battery power as well. The iXpand Memory case offers either 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB of additional storage incorporated into the case, and an optional add-on battery pack (sold separately) adds up to an extra day or more of charge. Through the associated iXpand app, camera photos and videos can be automatically stored on the extra storage, optionally password-protected, The cost for the case is (in order of storage capacity) $60, $100, and $130. The battery pack's release data has not yet been announced, but the add-on should retail for an additional $30. http://bit.ly/291epHu
Fifth Hong Kong store to open June 30
The 46th official Apple store in what the company calls the "Greater China" region will open at 10AM local time in Hong Kong's New Town Plaza in the Sha Tin district on Thursday, June 30, according to a new page on Apple's retail website. Despite slowing growth due to economic turmoil in China, the country is still Apple's fastest-growing market. The new story will be the fifth for Hong Kong, a lucrative market for Apple thanks to the high concentration of wealth there and a thriving "gray" market. Normal store hours for the new store will be 10AM to 10PM every day. http://apple.co/291diaT
Apple Music bug bites very short songs
There appears to be a reproducible bug in the current version of iTunes -- version 12.4.1, running on OS X 10.11.5, both the current non-beta versions of the respective software -- that causes a streamed song to become "stuck" in endless buffering if the streamed item just before this happened was 60 seconds or less in length. The problem appears to stem from code in iTunes that signals the next track to start downloading one minute before the currently-playing track is done, and thus songs shorter than one minute don't trigger the download. Locally-stored music is unaffected by the bug, and the problem does not appear to exist in either the macOS Sierra developer beta or versions of iTunes earlier than 12.4, and does not affect the iOS Music app at all. http://bit.ly/291cN0l
Walmart Pay expands to 15 states
Walmart, one of the key progenitors of the failed CurrentC mobile payment system that was distinguished from Apple Pay by its ability to collect and share customer financial and buying data among its participants, has expanded the soft rollout of its alternative solution "Walmart Pay" to an additional 15 US states following a pilot program in Arkansas and Texas last month. Walmart continues to resist adding Apple Pay. The system, built into the Walmart app for iOS and Android, works with a complicated system of the camera scanning a purchase code at the register, then generating a QR code which is then scanned by the register. The system is available now in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington, DC. http://apple.co/28SqZfu


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New Delhi: Political leaders ON Tuesday demanded strong action against spiritual guru Asaram Bapu who has been accused of molesting a minor girl in Rajasthan.
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati demanded that strong action should be taken against Asaram Bapu.
"The Rajasthan government should not allow such people to go scot free," she told reporters outside parliament.
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said instead of "running away", the spiritual guru should present himself before the police in Jodhpur to assist the probe.
He said it was not the first time that such complaints have been levelled against Asaram Bapu.
"In any complaint by a woman or a girl, the onus of proving innocence lies on the accused. He should present himself before the law if he thinks that he is innocent," he said.
Communist Party of India`s Gurudas Dasgupta said, "Can you believe the brutality, the dehumanisation. I feel ashamed myself."
Speaking on the same lines, JD-United leader Sharad Yadav said, "There are lots of good saints, but he is a businessman and belongs to the land mafia. He sells wrong medicines."
He said strong action should be taken against Asaram Bapu.
The minor victim filed a complaint at a police station in New Delhi Aug 20, accusing Asaram Bapu of sexually assaulting her at his ashram in Jodhpur city.
A first Information Report (FIR) was registered against him in Jodhpur the following day after receiving a copy of the complaint from Delhi Police.
MPs had also raised the issue in Parliament Monday.
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