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The rapid increase of mobile devices is making Wi-Fi the preferred method of network access, predominantly within buildings, but also outside. This trend presents businesses with both tremendous potential and unique challenges. Location analytics, in conjunction with the Cisco® Mobility Services Engine (MSE), enables businesses to realize unprecedented benefits from location-based services:
● Location analytics: Estimates the number of visitors, the amount of time they spend, and the frequency of their visits within the site
● Advanced analytics: Provides knowledge of movement patterns by these visitors while they are in the building
Together, these analytics provide detailed insights into general behavior patterns of people moving and interacting within a venue or open space. All that is required is Cisco's wireless infrastructure and Wi-Fi being enabled on the visitors' smartphone or tablet devices.
Location analytics uses advanced data mining techniques tuned to the type of data Wi-Fi location provides. This data is based on potentially millions of position triangulations made per day by Cisco's MSE.
This white paper discusses the technology and capabilities behind Cisco's location analytics.
The data from the Cisco MSE calculates discrete time, location, and MAC address of devices detected within the coverage area of the Cisco access points in the network. A device need not be associated to be identified and have its location estimated. This data is what allows us to estimate behaviors throughout the different parts of the building. The data can be assembled into a set of chronological points per device, or paths, on which movement analytics can also be applied. However, with the potential huge quantities of data, to get valuable insights requires innovative application of data mining techniques and data filtering.
The venues where this technology is being first adopted have a range of functions: retail stores, hotels, conference facilities, shopping malls, schools, and even city centers - anywhere that there is Wi-Fi coverage. Yet location analytics is flexible enough to model the characteristics of any of these venues and measure many parameters within it, such as flow, speed, dwell, and penetration. The results related to the devices located over time have value not only to the marketing and retail function of the venue, but also for operational efficiency and improved security.
Addressing Privacy
There have been a lot of conversations over the past few months about in-store analytics and end-user privacy. Analytics are designed to capture aggregate information, rather than to track a particular visitor. No personal profile information about the visitor is collected - rather, trends and patterns of collective behavior are gathered based on the discrete time, locations, and MAC addresses of devices. Organizations can use this information to better serve customers from an operational perspective by rearranging floor layouts, or from a marketing perspective by allowing opt-in users to receive location-based mobile coupons or promotions. Participation in Wi-Fi location services is completely up to the customer or visitor - they can opt out simply by turning off their Wi-Fi signal.
Generation of the Data
When a Wi-Fi client device is enabled, it transmits 802.11 Probe Request packets to identify the wireless networks in its neighborhood and also to find the received signal strength indication (RSSI) associated with the identified Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs). Even after becoming associated with a particular access point in the WLAN, the client device will continue to transmit 802.11 Probe Request packets to identify and potentially roam for other access points, for better quality of service. The various Cisco access points in the WLAN gather these probe requests and the associated RSSI from the wireless devices in the network and forward them, along with their MAC address, to the wireless LAN controller (WLC) managing the access points. The WLC then forwards this information to the MSE, which uses the data collected from different access points to triangulate the location of the wireless device by translating the access point RSSIs to X, Y, and Z coordinates in space. As the wireless device moves through the network of access points, the MSE continuously tracks the location of the device in time. However, in practice most wireless devices have been designed to save battery life, and hence the periodicity of the probe requests to other access points may be on the order of several seconds. This indirectly translates to the MSE having discrete time location snapshots instead of a continuous stream. Since the identifier is unique to each device, this means that a chronological trail of points is available, describing the movement or path of an individual through the venue (Figures 1 and 2).
These snapshots may not give a complete picture of an individual's movement. For example, the occupant may switch on his or her phone only at certain areas in the venue. However, from the millions of points recorded each week, it is possible to identify a sufficiently good set of user data on which to base analysis and derive actionable, valuable information.
Transformation of the Data
The raw Wi-Fi location data is first processed into a path for each device. Given that a device may appear several times within a day, a default cutoff of one hour with no data points indicates that a path or visit is over. Additional characteristics are introduced at this time to the devices and paths, such as whether the device was associated or probing, the zones through which it passed, and identification of a member of the staff or conference delegate. Many of these characteristics are deduced by the time and location combination in the data. For example, airports need to differentiate arriving from departing passengers; this information can be deduced by understanding the order of movement between the air-side and land-side areas of the venue. Many more such logical tags can be associated with the devices, and these can be used for later reporting, such as reports on delegates, staff, spectators, and arriving passengers. Although little information can be gleaned directly from the MAC address, except for the manufacturer, there is the option to hash the addresses to ensure another level of privacy for the user of the device.
Deriving Information on Areas and Movements
Location analytics provides two orthogonal ways to look at the processed data. This first is from the standpoint of the venue and what happens in different parts of it. Therefore, we may be interested in the waiting times in security, the number of devices seen inside a shop compared to those outside, the crowding factor at midday in a restaurant, etc. The second way is from the viewpoint of the device passing through the different parts of the venue. Here we are interested in the typical paths followed (Figure 3), where visitors start their visit, the flow through alternative paths at some junction, or the location visitors have reached after an elapsed time, etc. This information is providing different industries new ways of measuring their audience.
Area and Zone Measurements
Once the parts of the venue have been established, a set of measurements can be made describing what happens within them. Location analytics provides two methods for defining the different parts of a venue. Explicit zones can be defined by the user as named polygons that represent known defined spaces. Each space can be busy or empty, thin or wide. The important factors are that it is identifiable by its name, and information pertaining to it can be put into a known context. The other method involves the use of more dynamic areas, which are generated mathematically based on where points are located. This process breaks the venue up into cluster areas using a location-based k-means algorithm (Figure 4). This option has the advantage of providing the user with immediate feedback on different parts of the venue, including when zones are either not clear or not immediately available. Indeed, it can be used to "break up" an explicit zone into areas representing different behaviors, such as parts with more and less crowding or with slow and fast movement.
The types of measurements available for areas and zones are listed in Table 1.
Table 1. Descriptions of Area and Zone Parameters
Number of devices
The number of Wi-Fi devices (smartphones, tablets, or laptops) identified within an area during a time window
Determine the number of customers or potential customers by date and time
Dwell/waiting time
An estimation of the duration during which a device is present in a particular space
Determine the amount of queuing or the average time spent in a shop or facility
Crowding factor
A normalized value determined by the number of devices seen within an area during any time window
Helps determine potential bottlenecks or where extra resources are needed
Dominant direction
The most typical directions of travel through an area
Knowing the flow of pedestrians across a hallway at various times promotes better safety precautions
The straight-line distance between two points divided by the duration between them
Being able to differentiate between pedestrians, cyclists, and cars, for example, is important in a city context
The relative number of devices that appear and disappear during a time window
How well restaurants process clients at different times of the day is crucial to their profitability
The opposite of churn, measuring the relative numbers of devices remaining in the area over time
Measures how well certain venues attract and keep an audience
The number of times a device is detected within a specific time window
Measures the loyalty of the visitor, or how many need to be informed of the layout if they are first-time visitors
Many of these measures can be combined with different zones and times to provide higher-level information, such as opportunity gap (the number of visitors outside a retailer compared to inside); retention (the number of visitors to a shop who stay more than 5 minutes, compared to passing through in less than 5 minutes); and customer loyalty (the frequency at which the same device is seen, impact of a promotion, etc.) (Figure 5).
Movement Measurements
Visitors moving through a venue can be analyzed in different ways. "Common paths" is a way to group and rank the routes taken by a set of devices. Movement is also measured by the sequence of zones a device passes through. Finally, flow analytics set up a framework of capture areas through which paths may pass.
Each of these analysis techniques gives a different interpretation of movement and hence measurement. For instance, with zone movement, we can determine the most common zones leading to a part of the venue and away from it. Common paths show the most detailed view of the precise route commonly taken through a zone. Flow analysis highlights the patterns of decision making when moving through a venue and choosing one route over another (Figure 6).
Table 2 shows the types of measurements available for movement.
Table 2. Descriptions of Movement Parameters
Popular paths
Using an adapted k-means mathematical clustering technique, sets of similar paths can be identified and ordered by the number of times seen. These can be further enhanced by estimating the actual path taken along corridors and through open space, without crossing barriers
Being able to identify the common routes people take to get to a shop allows identification of the type of customer and placement of advertising
Number of devices
The number of devices moving from one zone to another or between source and destination areas
Knowing the busiest parts of the venue, in terms of routes people take, gives an understanding of which parts of the venue are reached and from where. Venue penetration is a measure of its rental value
The time it takes for a device to move through a venue. This gives a measure of dwell time along a route
How long people take on the route helps provide an understanding of the opportunities to engage with passing traffic
The speed between two areas or points, calculated as a straight-line distance
This gives a safety measure for the flow of visitors down corridors
A measure of how many visitors at different times of the day chose one direction over another
An easy way of seeing if any marketing initiative is having an effect on the route or destination people take
Zones before and after
Zones starting and finishing
Zones immediately before and after
Zones after first and before last
A description of where devices have been in terms of zones and the frequency with which the devices have been seen in them
Allows shops to understand the relationships to other shops and the environment they are in, helping them learn more about their customers
The key to the analysis of large amounts of data is to be able to focus easily on the target set of visitors and measure their behavior. Many venues have a mixed population, and trying to measure them together provides unclear results. Venues may have shoppers mixed with office workers, people walking through, and people having coffee. Outdoors it is even more heterogeneous, with different forms of transport appearing. The system provides many ways to slice the information in order to isolate the desired set of devices.
Date and time are the main parameters, as we filter on what is happening in a venue at a particular time of day, or across a week at particular time, or on the same day in successive weeks. However, even in the same time window, it may be necessary to differentiate between different types of people. Thus, the time parameters are often combined with a location filter to focus on one zone of a venue. The devices belonging to one group of people may be determined generally through tagging the device in advance through their location and time. This can be done, for example, with arrivals and departures, or with staff and conference delegates. Identifying people who are engaging with the environment as opposed to passing through is possible through the dwell time parameter, which identifies, for example, people waiting for their luggage as opposed to exiting directly, or people sitting down to eat in a busy thoroughfare. Many other ways are possible by combining the parameters listed in Table 3.
Table 3. Parameter Descriptions
For specific days or ranges of dates
For certain times of the day, such as lunchtimes, evenings, or peak times
Devices that are used only in one or more parts of the building
Start zone, finish zone, intermediate zone
Allows the analysis to focus on device paths starting, passing through, or finishing at a particular zone. Usually used in conjunction with popular paths analysis.
Data quality can fluctuate based on access point coverage, device type, and device usage. This parameter allows fuller sets of data to be used, such as long paths or confirmed dwell times
Associated or probing
Client devices can at any point be associated or probing
Advanced tagging
Devices can be tagged in advance according to certain user-defined location and time characteristics
Mobility Services API and Location Analytics
The Mobility Services Engine also provides the Mobility Services API with support for REST. This API data is presented to the processed analytics data, (points, paths, and devices) as well as to the result information (number of devices, average dwell time, movement, etc. - all indexed by zone and time/date). This API allows the use of industry-specific analytics and also enables users to import the results into existing reports or management information systems. This API is especially useful as it provides a robust interface to the MSE raw data. This data has been cleaned from stray devices and false locations, while aggregated points are created where a device is perceived to be stationary.
Real-Time and Predictive Analytics
The main difference between historical and real-time analytics is that in real time we have incomplete knowledge of what a visitor is doing. That is, paths have yet to terminate, and so we do not know how long the device will stay or where it will go before finishing the visit. Consequently, new algorithms for parameter estimation have been built. These either take what knowledge is available or use historical data to deduce likely outcomes. Now the user is able to ask questions such as, "What is the current waiting time?" "How many people are passing through this corridor?" and "What is the current flow between these two routes?" Actionable information can be delivered immediately to use in making a new set of decisions involving resource allocation, variable signage, or security engagement.
Rule-Based Notifications and Alerting
Analytics allow us to discover certain patterns, such as waiting times during the day, crowding in certain zones, etc. However, it can be the case that these patterns don't appear very often, and when they do appear it is important to realize this and take action. Location analytics provides the ability to describe conditions involving the parameters and send alerts when these conditions are met. For example, a gradual buildup of visitors across different parts of a venue can give early notification that certain access routes should be opened. In a more advanced scenario, the location of staff on a shop floor can be better distributed to match the presence of customers.
Each shopper, passenger, or office worker interacts in different ways with their environment. Some may stay in certain spots while others pass straight through or move from spot to spot, and some start off as shoppers and progress to being cinema goers. Only with a powerful, integrated set of locational analytics tools can we focus on the different groups and understand the general pattern of movement across the building at different times.
Having established a model of visitor behavior, location analytics then allows us to take a real-time view, a predictive view, and a reactionary view to provide higher-level capabilities for the owner of the shop, mall, or airport. These views provide knowledge about the occupants of the building to deliver better service, operation, and security for all.
Cisco's location analytics tools deliver these insights from the masses of data obtained through the MSE.For more information on Cisco's location analytics and Connected Mobile Experiences solution, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/cmx and http://www.cisco.com/go/mse.


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- Prenatal diagnosis for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities was carried out by conventional cytogenetics in the present study in the foetuses of high risk pregnancies in women attending a tertiary care facility in north India.
- Laboratories performing cytology, cytogenetics or histocompatibility testing will undergo on-site inspection every two years.
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- Chromosomal damage can be assessed by the cytogenetic analysis of chromosomes at metaphase.
- In vivo cytogenetic studies suggested the induction of chromosome damage in Chinese hamster bone marrow cells.
- Ultrastructure and cytogenetic studies indicate that the rhabdoid cells have a similar origin to those of classic clear tumor cells.
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- Cytogenetical techniques for the analysis of meiosis in Arabidopsis, including the application of fluorescence in situ hybridization for chromosome identification, have improved dramatically in recent years.
- DNA content and cytogenetical observations suggest that this grass is an allotetraploid.
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- Some women, including those in older age groups and those who have had repeated failure of in vitro fertilisation, are more likely to produce cytogenetically abnormal embryos, which are not capable of normal development.
- The lost chromosome may form a micronucleus that can be detected cytogenetically.
- Ectopic exchanges between transposable elements situated in heterozygous positions around a locus at which mutations are screened can lead to cytogenetically detectable events.
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- To offer a safe effective service, a multidisciplinary team needs to be established, including specialists in in vitro fertilisation, clinical geneticists, genetic counsellors, cytogeneticists, and molecular biologists.
- Since at that time I was one of the relatively small set of persons working seriously with human chromosomes, I had made friends with many other cytogeneticists throughout the world or at least was known to them.
- Early cytogeneticists quantified genomes by analyzing the partition in chromosomes that were counted in cytological preparations.
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Forensic Psychology
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Alliant International University San Diego
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San Diego CA 92131
Courses, Research Interests, Publications
Police psychology, investigative psychology, threat assessment
Academic History and Background
PhD, Univeristy of Arkansas, 1976
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James T. Turner has managed thousands of threat cases over the course of his thirty year career. He has experience not only in workplace violence but also terrorism, counterterrorism investigations, operational psychology and political violence issues. He has worked with leaders in a range of organizations to address business threats to their leadership. Dr. Turner is a U. S. Army veteran, having served as the psychologist with the 24th Infantry Division and with the Special Forces Operation Detachment – D.
Dr. Turner has co-authored two books the most recent being, Threat Assessment: A Risk Management Approach. He is also the editor of two other books on violence. He has written many professional articles on a range of topics including hostage negotiations, infant abduction, workplace violence and political violence. Jim has been cited and interviewed by a news media to include The Wall Street Journal, PBS's Marketwatch, ABC's Nightline, and Fortune Magazine. He has made quest appearance on hundreds of radio program throughout the world. He presents throughout the U.S. and Europe on workplace violence, threat assessment, high risk insiders and leadership.
Jim has worked in law enforcement applications for over 30 years. He has served as president of the Society for Police and Criminal Psychology twice and was one of the first five people to earn the Diplomate in Police Psychology awarded by the Society. There are currently approximately 50 individuals who hold the diplomate.
Jim continues to publish with two upcoming books, The Path to Responsibility –Driven Leadership with E.C. Murphy and The Engaged Interviewer in 2013.
Dr. Turner has served as a consultant to the Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, Nuclear Threat Program, Department of Homeland Security, The Secret Service, Controller of the Currency, Microsoft, Seagate Technologies, Morgan Stanley, and individual police departments to name a few.
Dr. Turner is a faculty member at Alliant International University, California School for Forensic Studies. He is also the director of the new Institute of Police Psychology and Homeland Security at the School. Dt. Turner serves as President of International Assessment Services, a threat and workplace violence group.


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Auto theft arrest: A man was arrested about 2:45 a.m. Tuesday after officers spotted an occupied stolen vehicle in the 2300 block of East Oak Street, police said. Gabriel Posada, 21, was arrested on suspicion of auto theft, possession of stolen property and possession of burglary tools.
The California Highway Patrol did not submit an incident report Tuesday.
The Stockton Fire Department responded to 123 calls for service in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Tuesday, including 11 vehicle accidents, 74 medical calls and four structure fires.
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text: Deann Lewis is a graduate of The Master's College where she received her B.A. in Biblical Counseling. She was a four year starter and a team captain for two years. Her soccer honors included: NCCAA All-American (2001), All-GSAC (2001), TMC Most Offensive Player (2001) and Scholar Athlete (2003-2004). She was the head coach for Desert Christian High School in Lancaster for 3 years (2005-06, 06-07, and 07-08) and led her team to win 2 CIF Championships in which she received Coach of the Year awards for both championship seasons (2006-07 and 2007-08). She has assisted alongside her husband Curtis since their start in 2007 at TMC.


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Readers of News 4's website had a lot to say about a collection of entertainment stories on our site throughout the previous week involving out-of-this world adventures with aliens, ponies, and a wacky set of siblings.
The twentieth-anniversary of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," the third live-action series in the "Star Trek" franchise was earlier in January. On our website, user "SouthernPatriot " pointed out that all of the "Star Trek" series are available on Netflix and called them a "Great alternative to the brain-dead reality shows."
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And, another animated series made news by returning to cable television. While not new episodes, repeats of classic episodes of the 90s hit "Animaniacs" began airing on the Hub in January. On our website, user "Phbbt" commented, "I am so excited about the Animaniacs coming to the Hub! This one of the shows that made me laugh when I was growing up and I have lots of fond memories."
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MARTINEZ -- A defense attorney told jurors Monday that Pinole native Brian Fitch killed his lifelong best friend Jeff McCoy in self-defense, while a prosecutor said a paranoid Fitch had long planned the murder, believing McCoy was one of several friends having sex with his wife.
What the jury didn't hear during opening statements at Fitch's trial Monday is that this is the second time the 43-year-old Fairfield man is on trial charged with fatally shooting one of his former Pinole Valley High School classmates. A 23-year-old Fitch was acquitted of murder by a Contra Costa County jury in 1993 after testifying that he killed Anthony Earl Davis in self-defense two years earlier.
Just before dawn Sept. 6, 2011, Fitch shot McCoy 10 times, mostly in the back, from the driver's seat of a pickup truck with broken door locks as the victim tried to crawl out of the speeding vehicle through the passenger-side window, prosecutor Mary Knox said. McCoy, a 42-year-old San Pablo man, was found dying in the street not far from Pinole's Fernandez Park, where he and Fitch -- former brothers-in-law -- had played PONY League baseball together as children in the 1970s.
Fitch used two handguns, a .45 and .357, he kept in a vault at a friend's Fairfield residence, Knox said. The night before McCoy's death, Fitch retrieved the guns and commented that he had just left his wife. The next morning, an agitated Fitch returned the guns and offered the friend's roommate $25,000 to hide the truck in his backyard.
The roommate, who saw blood stains when he searched the pickup cab that morning (at Fitch's request) for a missing eyeglass lens, refused to store the truck, according to Knox.
Defense attorney Dan Russo said Fitch and McCoy were on their way to buy drugs that morning when Fitch asked McCoy if he was having sex "with his old lady." McCoy purportedly replied, "What are you going to do about it?" and pulled out Fitch's own .45-caliber handgun. A bewildered Fitch, wondering if his wife had given McCoy his own gun to kill him, believed he was about to be shot.
The friends' relationship had been deteriorating for months. Two weeks earlier, McCoy had attacked Fitch with a knife, Russo said.
"Brian Fitch took the life of his best friend Jeff McCoy so Jeff McCoy didn't take his life," Russo said.
Knox said the evidence will show Fitch planned McCoy's murder. At Fitch's grandmother's funeral in October 2010, Fitch accused McCoy and two other childhood friends of sleeping with his wife.
On the morning of McCoy's death, Fitch called one of those friends said, "I'm coming for you next," according to Knox.
Knox told the jury that people in McCoy's and Fitch's circle will testify to the "jealously, paranoia, emotions that led to Brian Fitch becoming a killing machine."
Russo suggested the jury be wary of such witnesses, many of whom Fitch had problems with after he loaned them money out of the inheritance from his grandmother.
Fitch's wealth, and threats he allegedly made to numerous friends, prompted a judge in 2011 to set Fitch's bail at $20.5 million. He's been in County jail ever since.
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Some Men May Inherit a Higher Risk of Heart Disease From Dad
Feb. 8, 2012 -- Move over, estrogen. There's a new theory that helps explain why men are more likely than women to get heart disease.
A new study shows that some men may inherit a higher risk for heart disease directly from their fathers.
The finding is significant in the world of genetics because it ties heart disease risk to the male Y chromosome. Previous studies have suggested that the Y chromosome, which carries relatively few genes, has little to do with inheritance beyond conferring male sex characteristics.
"It gives a completely new role for the Y chromosome," says Lisa Bloomer, MSc, who made the discovery as a third-year PhD student in the department of cardiovascular sciences at the University of Leicester in the U.K. "It changes a lot of how we see genetics and the sex chromosomes and how important they are."
The Y Chromosome and Heart Disease
For the study, which is published in The Lancet, an international team of researchers analyzed DNA from more than 3,000 men in the U.K.
In particular, they looked at 11 regions on the Y chromosome. Because the Y chromosome has not changed much over time, scientists can use these regions to determine a person's ancestry. In genetics, people with shared ancestry belong to the same haplogroup. There are thought to be about 30 haplogroups worldwide.
Researchers found that men who developed heart disease were more likely to belong to the same haplogroup -- haplogroup I -- compared to men who stayed healthy. In fact, being a member of haplogroup I raised a man's risk for heart disease by about 50% compared to men of different backgrounds.
That risk remained even after researchers took into account traditional risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and obesity.
Haplogroup I was the third most powerful predictor that men would develop heart disease, behind their HDL, or "good," cholesterol levels, and whether or not they were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. Experts estimate that about 20% of men in Europe and 10% of men in the U.S. belong to haplogroup I.


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May 27, 2009
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The world's largest online conference for renewable energy and energy-efficient practices in businesses is coming in late June, and to attend, all you need is a computer. The Virtual Energy Forum will be held for free on June 24 and 25 and will feature such speakers as Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute, Fred Krupp of the Environmental Defense Fund, and Mark Ginsberg of DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The forum replicates a typical conference experience online, including keynote speeches, industry-specific presentations in five parallel tracks, "Meet the Expert" live video chats, and an emerging technology showcase. DOE will host a Global Green Cities track during the event. And if you tire of the presentations, you can also visit the virtual exhibit floor, which allows you to chat with the exhibitors, exchange contact information, and collect materials in a virtual briefcase. All the presentations will also be available on demand after the conference. See the Virtual Energy Forum Web site.


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Yarn Profile: Meadowcroft Farm Seacolors
First Impressions
If you want to read more about her, and I strongly urge that you do, you can read her profile in Candace Eisner Strick's Sweaters from New England Sheep Farms. It's an inspiration for anyone who dreams of producing their own yarn, and it'll make you respect her finished product more. (Plus, it includes three gansey patterns designed for this yarn by Kennedy herself.)
The colors are one-of-a-kind, limited-edition dye lots, spanning the rainbow from lime to raspberry to sage and everything in between. Just picking a color presents a challenge.
The yarn is a lanolin-rich double-ply, similar in appearance to a traditional Shetland wool but markedly softer and more resilient.
Knitting Up
I found only a few kinks or irregularities in the spin, and only one bit of organic matter. (In this case, because the animals are fed a 100% organic diet, it really was organic matter!)
Blocking / Washing
The swatches also expanded by about 4.23 percent (from 4.25 stitches per inch to 4 stitches per inch, using U.S. 5 1/2 needles), so be sure to take this into account when measuring for your project.
Overall the yarn relaxed nicely, taking on a softer feel and look.
It will keep you warm without bulking you up. Compared to other yarns of this type, the itch factor is quite low.
The average women's sweater takes approximately five skeins, which brings the pricetag up to $75. Considering what you get -- quality wool from someone who lovingly tends her sheep and hand-dyes every single skein herself -- it's a bargain.
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Meadowcroft Farm
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The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Men's and Women's Tennis Teams completed play on day two at the ITA/USTA Texas Regionals on Saturday at Texas A&M and TCU. The men's team is competing at the College Station regional while the women are in the Ft. Worth regional.
In singles action Aurelien Tave won his consolation bracket match against Soren Goritzka. Tave was up 4-1 in the first set when Goritzka retired due to injury. Nathan Robinson lost in the round of 32 of the main singles draw by a 6-1, 6-0 final against No. 4-seed Mate Zsiga of Baylor. Andrew Maingot lost a 6-3, 6-2 final against Joe Hattrup in the consolation bracket third round while Pietro Jordao won his third round match against Marton Horvath of Lamar by a 6-2, 6-4 final.
In men's doubles, Tave and Jordao lost an 8-2 final to the No. 4-seeded Texas A&M team of Alexis Klegou and Junior Ore in the round of 16.
On the women's side, Friday's top performer Stefania Nicolae lost a 6-1, 6-2 final against No. 7-seeded Edyta Cieplucha of SMU in the main draw round of 32. Sandra Burges advanced through the third round of the consolation bracket with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Micaela Silva from UTSA before falling 7-5, 6-2 against Katie Gater of Rice in the fourth round. Mia Matuszak lost a 6-2, 6-2 match to Liselot Koenen of Houston in the third round of the consolation bracket to complete singles play.
In doubles, Chelsea Horan and LeAnne Mascall lost an 8-3 match against Giorgia Pozzan and Bryony Hunter of Houston in the third round of the consolation bracket.
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A Houma man allegedly involved in a fight that lead to the shooting of five people outside the City Club in downtown Houma was cited on inciting a riot Wednesday, police said.
Allan Barrio, 21, of Crescent Boulevard, was issued a summons for his involvement in the Dec. 23 fight, according to Houma Police.
Four people were injured in the shooting. A police officer was also struck by a bullet in his boot but was not injured.
The alleged gunman, Deandre Woodside, 101 High St., Houma, turned himself in hours after the shooting and remains in the Terrebonne Parish jail.
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April 22, 2013
Portions of the following information are based on facts provided by the arrested individuals. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Lafourche Sheriff's Office
Brenden Menzer, 17, 317 Throughbred Drive, Thibodaux, disturbing the peace, criminal mischief, purchase and public possession of alcoholic beverage.
April 23, 2013
Terrebonne Sheriff's Office
Lance Bryant, 37, 2743 West Main St., Gray, domestic abuse battery, issuing worthless checks.
Deangelo Paul Coleman, 19, 126-C Solar Trailer Court, Thibodaux, failure to appear.
Ronnie Wayne Newman, 33, 257 T Leigh Drive, Houma, issuing worthless checks less than $100.
Brett Michael Wright, 21, 220 Baptiste Circle, No. 8, Houma, domestic abuse battery (strangulation).
Erin Marie Hotard, 22, 124 West 142nd St., Cut Off, nine counts issuing worthless checks between $100 and $500.
Jerry John Cadiere Jr., 42, 484 Gouaux Ave., Houma, issuing worthless checks less than $100.
C.J. Mart, 25, 704 Linda Ave., Gray, domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse battery (aggravated assault), fugitive from justice.
Perell Joseph Keller, 49, 328 Johnson Ridge Lane, Thibodaux, failure to appear, failure to register as sex offender.
Tony Allen Dupre, 29, 3039 Grand Caillou Road, Houma, failure to appear.
Lacy Theresa Blanchard, 31, 219 T Leigh Drive, Houma, theft more than $500.
Houma City Police
Lonnie Anthony Bordelon, 45, 298 Richmond St., Houma, unsafe vehicle, second offense DWI.
Lee Adonijah Ruffin, 34, 2949 Express Blvd., Houma, simple burglary.
Terrebonne Narcotics Task Force
Jakhari O'neal Williams, 18, 300 Antoine St., Houma, no driver's license on person, headlamp violation, illegal possession of stolen things more than $500.
Lafourche Sheriff's Office
Eugene Guidry, 23, 5156 Highway 1, Raceland, creation or operation of a clandestine lab for the unlawful manufacture of CDS.
Paul Bourgeois, 18, 569 Ayo St., Raceland, creation or operation of a clandestine lab for the unlawful manufacture of CDS.
Lynnell Allen, 30, 123 Freetown Lane, Labadieville, contempt.
Brian Cheramie, 33, 242 E. 40th St., Cut Off, contempt.
Earl Brown, 24, 317 School St., Lockport, seven counts contempt, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting, third possession of marijuana, driving under suspension, no turn signals.
Jayquan Bibs, 18, 264 E. 23rd St., Cut Off, aggravated criminal damage to property, aggravated assault.
Jessy Guidry, 23, 237 W. 177th St., Galliano, possesion of drug paraphernalia, possession of crack cocaine, possession of marijuana.
Ray Calloway, 45, 817 N. 8th St., Thibodaux, aggravated flight, DWI, headlights required, possession of alcoholic beverage, no driver's license, second possession of marijuana.
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Sadie Chapman, 27, 2160 Highway 654, Gheens, simple burglary of inhabited dwelling.
April 24, 2013
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The dishwasher that came with the house we bought was at least 25 years old. You couldn't even hold a conversation in the kitchen because that thing was so loud! If eventually stopped working, and we had to buy a new one. We chose this model because a friend has a similar model and she loves it. I like that the controls are hidden, it gives it a sleek look. The black does show any dried water spots easily, but I hate white appliances and didn't want to spend the money on stainless steel. I think the silverware baskets have enough room for plenty of utensils. There are plenty of prongs on each level, so stacking multiple ways for maximum fit is possible in many ways. It is very quiet when running, so having conversations in the kitchen is easily done. I think the cycles run for a very long time, but I'm finding that seems to be the way all dishwashers are these days. The good side of that is it does a great job getting most foods off the dishes fairly well. The only time it doesn't is if the silverware bins are overly full, then some food particles may stick to utensils if packed in there too tightly. The only other complaint I have is I have arthritis, so I find the lid to the rinse aid dispenser a little difficult to remove so I have to have my husband do it. Overall I would recommend this model. We've had it for a few years and has not given us any problems.
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Pros Black front, hidden controls are nice. Gray interior is fine, and would hide stains (though not white hard water deposits). Its layout is flexible to place a variety of cups,...Read complete review
Pros Black front, hidden controls are nice. Gray interior is fine, and would hide stains (though not white hard water deposits). Its layout is flexible to place a variety of cups, plates, bowels etc. Cons * Not as quiet as the one it replaced. (It did not claim to be the quietest available, but I hoped an average one would be as quiet as our 5 or 10 year old previous one.) * The water fills on a timer, expecting 70-90 psi (though it also has a float cut-off). Our city only has 50 psi, so if anyone anywhere in the house is using water, it doesn't clean the dishes (it doesn't fill enough, for the pump to have enough water to work â€" it can't even wash the soap out of the soap dispenser). The serviceman we had out while it was still under warranty explained this, and that it has a restrictor on the water inlet, but he was not allowed to remove/open it. * It takes forever to run (especially if you are waiting to take a shower!) The service guy recommended we run it on "normalâ€� rather than "autosenseâ€� or "heavy.â€� It helps if you listen, and pour a quart or two of hot water in it as it completes each drain cycle, as it is very slow to fill. * The filter must be manually cleaned, and it clogs way too easily. In addition to cleaning it after each complete cycle, I often have to listen and clean it after the first rinse or it clogs and blocks too much water flow and the dishes don't get clean, the detergent doesn't even get rinsed out of the dispenser. I shouldn't have to wash all the dishes before putting them in. Also you have to catch it just as it empties completely and before it starts filling, or the soil floats in the water and isn't deposited on the filter to be removed. * Plates cups and dishes often don't get clean. We have figured out that this is especially if anyone/anything is using water, or if there is more than minimal soil, and the filter gets too clogged. * The detergent dispenser frequently has a large amount of detergent residue left in and around it (especially if I don't make sure not to use the silverware slots under and in front of it). * It does better if I put a second detergent packet in at the beginning, to help the first rinse (old dishwashers used to require that, but it doubles the detergent cost). * The top utensil holder doesn't get enough water flow to clean â€" it's really not usable. If I put a detergent packet on it, it doesn't even disappear/dissolve during the first rinse cycle (even if I make sure it has enough water). * The bottom utensil holder is right under the soap dispenser, so you can't use the middle of the front row. If you put utensils there, it traps the soap dispenser from opening. * No rinse cycle only â€" I have to run a whole wash cycle again to remove the detergent residue, or catch it just as it empties and stop it and cancel the rest of the cycle. * Silverware racks are not secure. With just two flexible plastic tabs holding them on, they fall off easily, especially when loaded. * I don't like that I can't see it progress through the cycles. I don't know if it is almost done or if it's still on preliminary rinses or even if the soap dispenser has opened without opening it to see. But then most of the new ones have this same drawback. Summary If you have very good water pressure, and you like to pre-wash your dishes, and you don't need a lot of silverware space, and you are good at remembering to clean filters, and arranging stuff just right, it should be acceptable. If you want to have the kids or hubby run it â€" run! For an energy and time saving appliance, I give it a zero. I think I could hand wash the dishes faster and with less water!
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By cwehrman
from Kansas City, MO, United States
Comments about GE 24" Black Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher:
Our old dishwasher went out on us mid kitchen renovation. Of course we hadn't planned to purchase a new dishwasher and by that time the budget was minimal. We originally wanted the model below this one, but much to our disappointment it was out of stock everywhere we went due to sales. We went back and scoured reviews before choosing this particular product. It seemed the best choice for our budget. We ended up getting a great deal on in it and could not be happier. First off, no more hand washing, yay! Secondly, this really is a great dishwasher (at least thus far.) We saved a little and installed it ourselves. Like most all dishwashers I've installed, it was simple and easy. It runs extremely quiet, which is important with a very open floor plan. It cleans amazingly well. It gets everything my 5 year old misses when rinsing his plate (which is basically everything:) It, in combination with a new detergent, even seems to have removed the hazy "film" left on our glasses. The top controls are great, it makes it so easy to wipe down all the goopy finger prints and sheetrock dust it collects during the day. The extra compartments in the racks are awesome, we now have a place to put everything even the awkward stuff! I highly recommend this dishwasher!
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Takes too long to complete a run., and dishes are too hot to put away at the end of the cycle.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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By CradleRobber
from Aldie, VA, United States
This dishwasher came with our brand new home, so I did not pick it out, but whoever did, knew what they were doing.
Really like this dishwasher
By lbalou
from Louisville, KY, United States
We purchased this dishwasher a little over a month ago and are very happy. it is quiet, cleans well and has a large capacity. It is amazing at how much this unit holds! We would highly recommend this model.
So Quiet!
By Squeaker
from Richmond, ME, United States
I love the new dishwasher. It's so quiet - exactly what I was looking for.
Love how much space it has
By Sheila5951
from Laurel, MS
I bought it after lightning hit my old one that was GE also. It holds a lot the only complaint I have is that my dishes do not dry I am not sure if it is something I have not done correctly but other than that it is wonderful.
By JustCallMeDishwasher
from Avondale, AZ, United States
Very quiet!
By superwasher
from near St. Louis, MO
Our old unit was 9 yrs old, and this one is so super quiet, you can hardly hear it. Washes everything great. My only complaint is that I must use the heated dry option. The old unit had a vent on the front where steam could escape after the cycle and everything dried quite well. This unit has no vent and a lot of water clings to everything that is plastic, including the inside of the machine and silver racks. The manual says that you may leave the door open at the end of the cycle to facilitate drying, but with 2 cats in the house, I wouldn't want to do that! Both the salesperson and the installer said to just throw the soap packet in the bottom of the machine, but read your manual! Put it in the soap compartment, otherwise it will wash out of the machine too soon!
Dont buy this model!
By wheels54
from Chatham, IL, United States
We bought this about 3 month ago and have had several problems. A repairman has be here 5 times for fix or repair and its still not fixed. It does a horrible job drying the dishes. The soap cup door would not consistently open during each wash. The control buttons are located on the very top of the washer door making it very difficult to get our fingers between the counter top and the controls when the door is closed. Two different plastic pieces on the door have been broken by the serviceman while attempting to fix the other problems as mentioned above. Im 57 years old and have several different dishwashers in my life but this one is the worst ever.
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this was a mothers day gift and a very welcome one, If loaded correctly the dishes come out sparkling clean with no need to prewash, the cutlery racks are a very nice feature though I have to check every one for cleanliness
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Lamb, Mint and Feta Stuffed Eggplants
This recipe includes another first for me in that I've never cooked with ground lamb before. I'm not sure why I've shied away from it but most likely it was because I had no idea what I would use ground lamb for. I found a package of it on sale last week though and decided to try it with these little baby eggplants. It was a good call. The combination of lamb, mint, pine nuts and feta cheese made for a delicious marriage of flavors, and one I will definitely try again.
Lamb, Mint and Feta Stuffed Eggplants
4-6 small eggplants
kosher salt and pepper
1 pound ground lamb
2 TBSP olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
pinch of red pepper flakes
2 cloves of garlic, minced
3 TBSP tomato paste
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (can use reduced-fat)
Slice eggplants in half, lengthwise. Score the flesh and carefully remove it, leaving 1/4-1/2" shells. Coarsely chop the flesh and set aside. Season the insides of the eggplants with kosher salt and pepper and lay them cut-side down on a paper towel to drain for 15-20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Crumble the ground lamb in a large skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until lamb is browned. Drain any grease and place lamb in a separate bowl. Set aside.
In same skillet heat the olive oil. Add the onion, bell pepper and the reserved chopped eggplant. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Saute for 6-8 minutes or until onions have become translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute or two. Remove from heat and stir in the tomato paste, pine nuts, feta cheese and browned lamb. Stir well to combine.
Stuff eggplant halves with mixture and place on baking sheet. Baked in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until eggplant is tender and filling is bubbly.
18 comments:
- Kathleen said...
These look fabulous. I'm bookmarking right now. Thanks for sharing!!!
- July 20, 2010 at 6:54 PM
- Nanan said...
I think it is totally beautiful - rich colors! I am not a big fan of lamb - but looking at this - I would dig right in without thinking about it - I know it tastes good!
- July 20, 2010 at 7:59 PM
- Pam said...
It looks beautiful! I love eggplant and am always looking for new recipes for it! This is a must try as my hubby loves lamb! Thanks!
- July 20, 2010 at 8:04 PM
- Barbara Bakes said...
I don't think I've ever had eggplant this fancy. It sounds fabulous.
- July 20, 2010 at 8:29 PM
- ~Carrie from Cottage Cozy~ said...
I can't tell you how much I LOVE eggplant...so I am anxious to try this fab recipe!
- July 20, 2010 at 9:12 PM
- Jennifer said...
Oh my goodness this is just perfect!! The flavour combination is so wonderful, Im saving this! Thanks Mags! :)
- July 21, 2010 at 6:36 AM
- Pam said...
Bookmarking! I have everything I need to make this!
- July 21, 2010 at 8:48 AM
- June said...
Mags - these look incredible and I'm so proud of you for trying something completely new. I can't wait to make this recipe too! Can't go wrong with the combination that's for sure. Love lamb, mint and feta. YUM.
- July 21, 2010 at 12:21 PM
- Sue Sparks said...
They look pretty good to me, and I'm not even a fan of eggplant! Makes me want to try it!
- July 21, 2010 at 12:35 PM
- Kat said...
I love eggplant. This sounds wonderful. Thanks for posting.
- July 21, 2010 at 3:32 PM
- Koek! said...
I have been dying to try making stuffed eggplants for ages now, but just never remember or get around to it... You recipe has inspired me - it is now time! I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks!
- July 22, 2010 at 10:50 AM
- Maria said...
I love eggplant. It is really cheap right now too, even better!
- July 22, 2010 at 2:19 PM
- The Mom Chef said...
You sound downright Greek with this one. It looks fantastic. Lamb is my "guilty pleasure" meat. I can't wait to try this out.
- July 23, 2010 at 5:43 PM
I am making this mouthwatering dish for some friends tomorrow....may I ask what you prepared as a side dish?
- July 28, 2010 at 7:14 AM
- Mags said...
Courtney: Sadly, I prepared no side dish. We just ate the stuffed eggplant! A side salad would go nicely or maybe some type of cucumber salad?
- July 28, 2010 at 7:27 AM
ok to use ground beef instead? Got lots in freezer to use up first.
- February 9, 2011 at 2:15 PM
- Mags @ the Other Side of 50 said...
Anon: I'm sure ground beef would work here too. Try it and let me know!
- February 9, 2011 at 2:36 PM
- buttoni said...
OMG I'll definitely be trying these soon. I'm so glad I stumbled on this recipe!
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Japan: Inflation returns
Global Economic Outlook, Q1 2014
With inflation accelerating consumer spending and a declining yen boosting exports, Abenomics seems to be working. However, uncertainties about an anticipated tax increase and the degree to which the government will engage in deregulation continue to cloud the country's growth projections.
After growing at a rate of about 4 percent in the first half of the year, the Japanese economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.9 percent in the third quarter. Surprisingly, there was a decline in exports and very weak growth in consumer spending. Business investment slowed down as well. On the other hand, residential investment significantly accelerated. Most of the economy's growth could be attributed to inventory accumulation—not a sustainable way to grow in the longer run. On the positive side, this was the fourth consecutive quarter of positive GDP growth, the first time this has happened in three years.
Most of the economy's growth could be attributed to inventory accumulation—not a sustainable way to grow in the longer run.
Looking toward the fourth quarter, there are some indications of improvement. For example, inflation has evidently returned to Japan. Excluding volatile energy and food prices, the consumer price index was up 0.3 percent in October from a year ago. This was the first time since October 2008 that this indicator had risen year over year. Moreover, it was the fastest rate of increase since 1998. When energy prices are included, the CPI was up 0.9 percent from a year ago. This was the highest rate of inflation in five years. Clearly, the new central bank policy of unlimited asset purchases is having the desired effect. The drop in the yen is boosting import prices, especially of energy products. That, in turn, is feeding through to other prices in the economy.
Japanese consumers are also responding to the new economic policy. In October, household spending, adjusted for inflation, was up 0.9 percent from a year earlier. There was a sizable increase in spending on homes, home-related products, and automobiles. It is likely that some of this increased spending was in anticipation of the sales tax increase that will take place in April. As such, it is not necessarily indicative of an underlying improvement in consumer spending. In fact, there is reason to worry. After adjusting for inflation, household incomes continue to decline. The average real income of wage earning households fell 1.3 percent from a year ago. This reflects the fact that, despite rising prices, businesses are not responding with wage increases. If this trend persists, there could be negative implications for household spending. Moreover, a lack of wage inflation means that the positive inflation Japan is now experiencing could be ephemeral. Inflation cannot rely on a declining yen to be sustained. There needs to be wage pressure as well. The government has pressured businesses to increase wages and has promised to enact legislation that will offer incentives for wage increases. It remains to be seen whether such efforts will bear fruit.
One positive impact of the declining yen has been an improvement in export performance. Japanese exports grew in October at their fastest pace in three years. Exports were up 18.6 percent from a year earlier, far faster than the 11.5 percent increase in September. As exports are generally priced in dollars, the increase in the yen value of exports was largely due to the impact of a weaker yen. However, even the volume of exports was up 4.4 percent from a year earlier, suggesting that the declining yen is starting to have an impact on overseas demand. It means that exporters are offering foreigners lower prices in order to move goods. It also means that Abenomics is having the desired effect on trade. The volume of exports to the United States increased 5.3 percent while the volume to Europe increased 8.0 percent. Volume to Asia, however, increased only 2.0 percent. Interestingly, despite the rapid rise in exports, imports grew even faster as Japan continued to import more fuel to offset the shutdown of nuclear power plants. As such, the trade deficit expanded in October to a record level. The main reason to worry about a trade deficit is that Japan's government runs a large deficit and has a large stock of debt. Until now, this has mainly been funded domestically by tapping into Japan's vast pool of savings. Yet a trade deficit will ultimately lead to net external borrowing. In other words, Japan will have to borrow from foreigners to meet its obligations. If Japan must rely on borrowing from abroad, this could lead to an increase in the cost of borrowing, thereby exacerbating the deficit.
The main reason to worry about a trade deficit is that Japan's government runs a large deficit and has a large stock of debt.
There is growing concern that the third "arrow" of Abenomics (deregulation and reform) will not be as aggressive or as urgent as many people hope. Indeed, the government has postponed details about many of the reforms that it intends to implement until June of 2014. Nonetheless, there are positive signs. Japan's government said it will end subsidies for small rice farmers by the end of the decade. Why is this important? There are two reasons. First, this action will lead to consolidation of rice farming from the current situation where 72 percent of rice farms are one hectare or less. This will boost productivity, expand production, reduce food prices, and render a considerable amount of agricultural land useless. That, in turn, could lead to a reduction in land prices in urban areas. This is because land that previously was used for rice farming will be converted to other uses. There is a surprising amount of urban and suburban land currently used for rice farming. Second, the fact that Japan announced such a significant reform indicates a willingness to take on vested interests. This bodes well for further important reforms as part of Abenomics. Nonetheless, the government did not announce any change to import tariffs on rice and other foods. Currently, there is a 778 percent tariff on imported rice. This ensures that Japan will maintain a domestic rice industry.


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The winners of the 4th annual Best of the Lake online poll are revealed in the May/June issue of Lake Lifestyles magazine. Winners were selected based on the results of a public opinion poll held earlier this year. The cover story features 119 people and local businesses representing a variety of industries and interests.
Just in time for the summer season, the magazine features a special section on listings and information from local restaurants. Each issue of the magazine focuses on local artists, bands, entertainment, homes, fashion and commentaries.
Lake Lifestyles magazine is the Lake's most popular magazine, with three times the number of paid subscribers than any other magazine at Lake of the Ozarks.
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Publication Date Set for Cuomo's Memoir
ALBANY–On Aug. 5, Gov. Andrew Cuomo will tell all. Or an edited version of it, at least.
After months of work on his memoir, Mr. Cuomo appears to have settled on a publication date and title for his forthcoming book, according to his publisher, HarperCollins.
Mr. Cuomo's memoir will be titled "All Things Possible: Setbacks and Success in Politics and Life," according to HarperCollins, which, like The Wall Street Journal, is owned by News Corp.
A spokesman for Mr. Cuomo declined to comment. A spokeswoman for HarperCollins, Tina Andreadis, confirmed the title, publication date and other details listed on the site.
The publisher and Mr. Cuomo have released scant details about the book, although HarperCollins adds that it will run 384 pages and will be priced in hardcover at $28.99.
Last summer, Mr. Cuomo hired a collaborator, a Washington, D.C.-based writer named Linda Kulman, to help him write the memoir. Her name, however, is not listed as a co-author.
By releasing the book in August, Mr. Cuomo will have it on bookshelves just prior to the height of campaign season. The governor, a Democrat, faces re-election this year, in November.
He was set to have completed an initial draft of the book by January, and has cycled through several revisions since then, according to people familiar with the matter.
In addition to the information on the HarperCollins site, a few other details have been released courtesy of a listing in "Library Journal," which provides pre-publication previews of upcoming books.
"[H]e's had some telling ups and downs on his way to Albany," the publication writes, "So this memoir will discuss not just politics but family and duty, setbacks and successes, as Cuomo considers what his zigzag trajectory has taught him."
The blurb also describes the publicity plans for the book by Mr. Cuomo, who rarely leaves the state of New York, as including "only a local tour." Says "Library Journal": "the guy's busy."


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News 12 at 11 o'clock / Thursday, Sep. 26, 2013
COUCHTON, S.C. (WRDW) -- The bruises and blood were fake, but the drill Couchton Fire Rescue put on with Aiken Rescue and AirMed last Saturday was very real.
"You come up on scenes where it's your friends or family, and that really adds a bit to it," says Chris Cady, a volunteer firefighter with Couchton and an employee of Aiken Electric Cooperative, where the drill was held.
"I have one minor patient with back injury," radioed Couchton Chief Donnie Cook. "I have three patients in one vehicle. One possible Signal 9."
This time around, firefighters and first-responders were presented with a Signal 9, or fatality. In another car, a female driver, donning black-and-blue makeup all over her face, had suffered minor injuries. Back in the other vehicle, two more male patients were injured, one of them severely. However, all of the victims were entrapped.
"The new modern vehicles are built very tough and resistant," says Cady. "And they're also tough to get cut open and get the people out of."
Once the firefighters from Couchton Fire Rescue and Windsor Volunteer Fire Department use an arsenal of amped up tool to pry open door and literally cut and peel back the top of the other vehicle, medics from Aiken Rescue go to work.
"Those that come through our district may or may not be our neighbors," says Cady. "They may be somebody just passing through, but we still want the best we can give them."
Cady says sometimes, when an injury is severe enough, an ambulance ride is too slow.
"At this time, put the helicopter on standby, please," radioed Chief Cook in the distance.
This drill was an important one for that reason. In a a community about 45 minutes from Georgia Regents Medical Center, Cady says sometimes helicopter life-flights are necessary.
"Recent studies show that survivability of a catastrophic incident are incident are increased by 33% when flown by a medical crew," says Program Director Russell Wise with AirMed, who adds that his company strives to be utilized, even if the helicopter is forced to turn around if firefighters discover an injury wasn't as severe as originally thought.
To make a flight happen though, firefighters have a big responsibility in setting up a Landing Zone (LZ) and keeping it secure. The criteria are things textbooks can't always teach. Pilots need a 100 ft. by 100 ft. area. They need flat ground with no obstructions. For a safe landing, pilots also need emergency vehicles at each corner of the LZ. Only then, can the patient be flown to help.
As for Couchton's landing zone, Wise says the one they set up was close to perfect.
"We had a young man that was at a party and fell into the bond fire at the party, and he was ridden by ground ambulance from the area here around Aiken Electric Coop to the Burn Center in Augusta at Doctors Hospital. That was a 45 minute ride for him. It's a 10 minute air flight," says Cady.
Aiken County firefighters now hope calling helicopters will be easier. In July, the death of a toddler in Wagener prompted the change. Before the change, Aiken County EMS supervisors had to affirm or deny the chopper. It was a process some argued took precious time. Chief Mark Redd of the Wagener Volunteer Fire Department and others addressed the Aiken County Council in mid-July pleading for a change. A few days later, Redd and the others got just that.
"First Responders on the scene of an accident or any other emergency situation requiring the use of an air ambulance shall be authorized to LAUNCH an air ambulance," the policy reads. "Each responding agency (Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS) will be expected to develop and adopt their own set of internal guidelines regulating authorization procedures."
"Oh, that was a huge change," says Eureka Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Chad Auvenshine. "In our area, we'll arrive on the scene sometimes 15 to maybe even 20 minutes before an EMS unit arrives."
That's why Eureka, near the Edgefield County line, along with Center Fire Department and Aiken County's Sage Mill Station, are also brushing up on calling helicopters and setting up landing zones.
AirMed also joined them for a class on setting on landing zones. Firefighters practiced setting up their own behind the station, where the AirMed chopper landed successful as the sun set.
"You know, our stance is if the helicopter's coming and EMS gets there, they take over the patient, they choose not to air transport with the helicopter hovering above, you know, that's their call," says Auvenshine.
But in Eureka and back in Couchton, the volunteer firefighters just want respect from Aiken County Dispatch and Aiken County EMS.
"Most of the first-responders that we have on our department are 15-20 year first-responders, which is a lot longer tenure here on the volunteer fire departments than there is at the Aiken County EMS," says Cady.
Despite policy changes, Cady says one thing will never change. He says the first-responders will keep training, fighting fires, and responding first for free. Keep in mind, Cady says, the volunteer departments don't technically have to go beyond simply putting out fires, so by responding to accidents and medical calls for free, Cady says it gives Aiken County a big leg up.
However, there are still some areas to iron out. The program director from AirMed discovered in the training courses in Couchton and Eureka that there is a lack of a good radio channel for pilots and air nurses to communicate directly with Aiken County firefighters. He hopes to find a fix to that problem soon.


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Sales of previously owned condominiums increased by more than 16 percent in 2012, outperforming the total market which increased by 15 percent. Average price for used condominiums, however, increased by less than 1 percent. Cash purchases still predominate the condominium market and mortgages are still hard to get. Pre-bust new construction units have largely been liquidated and the difference between the total and resale average prices has nearly disappeared. But at least condominium prices have stabilized.
The inventory continues at about 1,450 total Summit County properties for sale, less than a year's supply.
21 ... condominiums sold in 2012 for over $700,000 - highest: $1.1 million at Blue Sky Breckenridge
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Celia (Alexander Lenarsky) looks like a contestant on "Project Runway" in this production of "As You Like It."
His cousin and lifelong best friend, Rosalind (Maria Giere Marquis), looks like a Depression-era drifter.
And in one scene, a fair-faced but kind of scrawny Orlando (Miyaka Cochrane) kicks the sweetmeats out of championship belt-wearing Charles (Stacz Sadowski) in the wrestling ring.
Yes, this is a production of Shakespeare's comedy. But when Berkeley's Impact Theater decides to take a hold of it, the Bard can expect to get a text message or two about how things have changed over the past 400 to 500 years.
For the past 10 years or so, Melissa Hillman has been adapting Shakespeare's work to suit the sensibilities of the mostly college-age audiences that gather in the basement theater below La Val's Pizza on Berkeley's Euclid Avenue.
Once again, she has a winner with "As You Like It."
Hillman has made some good choices with her gender-bending cast, particularly with Lenarsky as Celia. He displays some excellent comedic touches, and manages to stay worlds away from the "gay pal" stereotype thrust into so many sitcoms. Instead, his Celia and Marquis' Rosalind are simply lifetime pals whose bonds are deepened when Rosalind is bounced from her home in San Francisco and decides to take off for rural Northern California. Their conversations are a road trip through friendship's curvy road.
Rosalind dons men's clothes that look like they come from L.L. Bean's Tom Joad collection, and Celia is a little more chic as the two go in search of Rosalind's mom, The Duchess (Duke Senior in a less gender rearranged show) -- played by Marianna Wolff, who also plays Celia's mom, the other Duchess.
Then there is Orlando, attaching love notes to every open space he can find. He is smitten with Rosalind, but as happens in so many love stories, neither admits to having affections.
So the road to true love is rough, even when it meanders through the peaceful woods of Northern California. And the hills are alive with some crazy characters, including Audrey (Cassie Rosenbrock), a pregnant bar owner who dispenses wisdom; Adam (Dennis Yen), Orlando's elderly, easily tired traveling companion; and Silvius and Phebe (Brandon Mears and Luisa Frasconi) who have on-and-off relationships with a number of people, including each other.
And everyone, grapplers or not, gets some wonderfully funny moments and takes full advantage of them. Hillman, in her director's role, has a knack for getting her actors to develop their characters, and she has created a show that is both smart and hugely funny.
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Gray skies and a bit of precipitation didn't seem to quell the holiday spirit in Devola Sunday as members of the Devola Volunteer Fire Company made the rounds during their annual Santa Parade and canned food drive.
Sirens wailing and lights flashing, fire and rescue trucks moved through Devola neighborhoods, inviting children to come out for a visit with Santa Claus who made a brief stop in the area Sunday afternoon.
Ana Staudt, 8, received a large candy cane from the jolly old elf in front of the new Par Mar convenience store on Ohio 60 in Devola.
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Eight-year-old Ana Staudt receives a candy cane and has a brief conversation with Santa Claus during Sunday's Santa Parade and food drive in Devola
Asked what she wants for Christmas, Ana said, "Just a doll, if I'm good. And I'll have to be nice to my sister."
Ana's mother, Paula Galupo, said her daughter couldn't wait for the fire truck bearing Santa Claus to reach their house, so they crossed the street to meet him at the store.
"This is a great service the fire department provides for the community every year," Galupo said.
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Santa Parade in Devola:
- The Devola Volunteer Fire Company held its annual Santa Parade and canned food drive Sunday.
- The fire and rescue truck procession passed through Devola neighborhoods where children visited with Santa Claus and residents could donate canned goods for local food pantries.
- Those canned goods can also be dropped off between 5:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the firehouse, 1286 Masonic Park Road.
Down the road, near Huck's Farm Market on Muskingum Drive, Aaron Hebert, 12, and brother Mason, 11, of Marietta also made their gift requests known to the man in red.
"Hopefully I'll get what I asked for," Aaron said. "And I definitely want an IPod."
Mason had a similar request.
"I would like an IPod or a Nerf gun, either one," he said.
Five-year-old Kelby Schramm was waiting for Santa with dad, John Schramm, in front of her Aunt Susan Satterfield's home on Chamberlain Drive.
"I asked for a Barbie doll," Kelby said after receiving her candy cane from Santa.
Satterfield said the Santa Parade is an event the community-especially the children-look forward to every year.
"We've lived here for 14 years now, and my son, Wesley Satterfield, has joined the fire company as a junior firefighter," she said. "It's good to see him participating and helping give back to the community."
Firefighter Harold Newlen said the annual Santa Parade is a good way to get junior firefighters involved with the company's community outreach.
"Firefighters, emergency medical technicians and junior firefighters all participate in this effort," he said. "We want this to be a good learning experience for them to meet members of the community."
Fire Lt. Gwynette Hammond agreed.
"We want them to get involved with community service early on," she said.
Hammond said parents throughout Devola's service district love the opportunity to snap their children's photo with Santa Claus.
"And every once in a while a child will bring a out letter to Santa and give it to us," she said.
Lt. Brad Groves said the annual food drive benefits local families in need through area food pantries.
"If we can help just one family, we feel we've done very well," he said. "This is a way we can help thank the community for all they do for us, too."
Groves said the fire company averages more than a pickup truck load of food that's donated to local pantries during the Santa Parade annually.
He said canned goods can also be dropped off at the firehouse on Masonic Park Road any day between 5:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. if residents missed the fire and rescue trucks Sunday.
Groves said Santa and his firefighter helpers also make a special stop to visit residents at the Heartland Nursing Home in Devola every year.
Hammond added that another event, a pasta dinner hosted by the fire company Saturday, raised $1,200 for first responders who were victims of Hurricane Sandy in the New York area.


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Eddie Joe and Lucia Hamill of Perry are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney, to Boone Jones, son of Wayne and Beverly Jones of Paris, Missouri.
Courtney is a graduate of Mark Twain High School. Courtney earned her BS in Business Management from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She is employed as a Financial Advisor and a Manager with RCSBank in Hannibal, Mo.
Boone is a graduate of Paris High School. He works alongside his father in their family-owned business, Wayne Jones Construction of Paris, Mo.
A November 30 wedding is planned.
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Stephen R. Gray became a flight instructor at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Beeville, Texas, after his aerial combat service in Vietnam. He left the Navy in 1972 and flew commercially for Delta Airlines for thirty years, logging more than twenty-four thousand flying hours. He lives in Hemphill, Texas.
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Lion Forge Comics and NBC Universal said Tuesday they partnered to develop, write, illustrate and publish digital comics based on those shows from the 1980s and 1990s, bringing new stories for characters like Crocket and Tubbs as well as Kit and Screech.
The comics are set to be released later this year through iTunes, Amazon's Kindle Bookstore, Barnes & Nobles' Nook store and Kobo.
The NBC Universal-owned shows are the latest in a growing push that has seen other TV properties extend their stories in comics, most recently "The X-Files" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."