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Hello all,
I am hoping some savvy chef can help me out here. My husband and I are addicted to cream sauces... on pasta, beef, you name it and we eat it. Because we are both now trying to lose weight - I have turned to cooking light to help us start preparing more nutritious meals.
However, I need some help in converting some of our favorites to more healthy versions - that keep the majority of the taste.
Are there any substitutions for heavy cream/half and half, etc. that work well for sauces (can't really tell)? Or is it better just to use milk and a decent amount of corn starch to thicken it up?
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Gothenburg freshman bowls coveted 300 game
Beating his dad's score during the local family doubles tournament at Lakeside Bowl over the weekend would have been cool enough for 14-year-old Zach Kolbo.After all, his father Chad owns the bowling alley and pro shop. He is a pretty darned good bowler.
"I've beat my dad before when we were just messing around but never in a tournament," Zach said.
But Zach not only beat his father's score, he did it in perfect fashion.
Zach bowled 205 in the first game of the tournament on Saturday, well below his best-ever game of 266 that he accomplished during league play the week before.
The second game was better, though. Much better.
Time after time, Zach threw strikes. Seven in a row, in fact.
That's when his dad began clapping loudly.
"I've made it to the eighth frame before," Zach said of throwing consecutive strikes. "Then I've always messed up."
When Zach threw another strike in the eighth frame, his hand started sweating.
"I was sitting off by myself really trying not to think too much about it," he said. "I knew everyone was watching me."
Then came the ninth strike.
Zach has been bowling since he was 4 years old when he used to push the heavy ball two-handed down the lane. Now his hands, his feet, his stance, his toss all come so naturally that he doesn't even think about it.
In the final frame, Zach admits he was nervous.
"When I let go of the last ball, I didn't think it was going to be good," he said. "It was a little high."
But all 10 pins fell and Zach had accomplished the coveted perfect 300 bowling score.
"Dad picked me up and spun me around," Zach said. "I think he was as excited about it as I was."
Zach's perfect score at Lakeside Bowl came exactly two years after Chad accomplished a 300 game for the first time there.
"I guess Jan. 19 is our lucky day," Zach said.
With the 300, Zach beat Chad's individual score of 175.
"It wasn't dad's best game, by far," Zach said. "I think he might have been paying too much attention to me."
Regardless, the pair finished first in the tournament with a combined total of 1,516.
They'll move on to the regional family doubles tournament at Lexington next month and then, possibly, state.
In the meantime, Zach will continue bowling in his regular weekly youth league, hanging out with friends, hunting, riding his four-wheeler and watching his favorite television show, "Duck Dynasty."
He's thinking about attending a technical school to become a mechanic.
Or maybe becoming a professional bowler instead.
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Great collection of links. I guess I've never really suffered from the scarcity mindset because my family has been so self-sufficient.
And I don't necessarily mean that we grew all our own food (although my mother certainly did maintain a kitchen garden whenever she could) ... but that we lived with what we had and made the most of it.
There was never a time - even when we were good and broke - when my parents let slip any hint that something outside of themselves was somehow keeping them down. They owned their choices and worked to improve their situation.
The scarcity mentality goes along with oppression mentality, in my observation, and they are both self-destructive.
Incidentally, the comments on Mark Cuban's piece (what I read of them) were profoundly depressing.
I like your thinking Chacha, that's a useful parallel between a scarcity mentality and an oppression mentality (great phrase by the way!). Once again it's a lens you can decide to use... or decide not to use.
Also, you're exactly right about the comments on Mark Cuban's piece... from my experience (been reading him for years), it's generally the case on his blog that all the value is in his posts. Almost never is there any value in the comments.
I grew up in the poor rural South, and I saw a lot of the intersect between scarcity and oppression mentality.
A lot of people who spent their money on cigarettes, beer, customizing their trucks, buying lottery tickets, or betting on races because they "couldn't get ahead" and "what was the point" of spending it a little bit at a time to fix up the falling-down shack they lived in, or saving it (heaven forbid) for the inevitable vehicle breakdown or for (inconceivable!) college for their kids.
I hear you. But the thing is, I also get that perspective of "what's the point?" too. I think it really depends on how far downfield you're really willing to look in your life. I think for a lot of people the future seems vague and much more distant than it really is [cf: the Stanford marshmallow experiment].
In the instances where I've helped people do financial planning, I've found that it really helps people map things out if you can help them to make the future seem real and tangible.
One simple example: I walked a young, highly educated couple through the true cost of their student loans--not in terms of the dollars of each payment they're making now, but in terms of the aggregate that they will have paid when the loan term is over. I could see the lightbulbs going on in their head as they worked it through. Before, they had just accepted and acclimated to making monthly payments. Only after they worked it all out did it make sense to them to start working down that loan aggressively. And these are really bright, educated people--it's not about intelligence or education, although these things can help. It's just that they just never thought about it this way.
As an econ major (aka thrill seeker, brain donor, etc.) This article is a great start to a road of reconciliation of what I studied and learned to believe vs how the world works. In Econ 101, we mistakenly learned that Economics is the study of production and distribution of scarce resources. Applying the abundance mindset would transform this discipline! I already see people from Adam Smith to Karl Marx turning over in their graves! Such as what happens when assumptions don't hold up to real world events!


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Robot doctor makes rounds at LI hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center has begun using a remote presence robot in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The robot is connected through the Internet to do rounds and educate residents. Videojournalist: Chuck Fadely (July 18, 2013)
Professor suing SCCC in discrimination lawsuit Suffolk to sue opioid manufacturers Raging fire damages Nesconset home, officials say Illegal street racing on LI: Speed, thrills and death After collapsed deck, landlord faces possible $18G fine Crash seriously injures 1 SBU's welcome wagon kicks off move-in weekend Dumping probe finds 'crime scene' at West Hills park, officials say Shinnecock Nation gets help restoring shoreline, wetlands Southside Hospital unveils expanded ER East End farmer seeks seed revolution 2 hurt in motorcycle-vehicle crash on LIE


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Twenty years ago, on June 21, 1991, Narasimha Rao became head of a weak minority government grappling with a terrible financial crisis. Yet he initiated economic reforms that eventually transformed India, and even the world. India in 1991 was a poor, misgoverned country, derided as a bottomless pit for foreign aid. Today it is called a potential economic superpower, backed for UN Security Council membership by the US, and set to overtake China to become fastest growing country in the world.
When economic reforms began, critics warned that India would suffer a "lost development decade" like African and Latin American countries in the 1980s that supposedly followed IMF-World Bank advice. Critics said fiscal austerity would cause mass unemployment and shatter safety nets, while economic opening up would enable multinationals to thrash and oust Indian business. All three criticisms stand exposed today as nonsense. Far from suffering a lost decade India has become a miracle economy: social and welfare spending are at record levels: and Indian businesses have not only held their own but become multinationals themselves. India has averaged over 8% GDP growth in the last decade. Its savings rate has shot up from 22% to 34-36% in two decades.


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AVA is a leading supplier of machines and system solutions with core competence in mixing and drying. Extensive process know-how, technically advanced high-quality equipment, comprehensive services and intensive consulting are the guarantee for successful process solutions in numerous industrial applications.
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LCI Corporation (formerly Luwa Corporation) has been providing high quality Evaporation, Drying and Modular Systems and Granulation: Extrusion and Spheronization Systems worldwide since 1961.LCI Corporation`s product offerings include two programs, each offering unique solutions to various segments of the process industries: the Evaporation, Drying & Modular Systems ...
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Craftmade 17148BN4 Brushed Nickel Moonglow 4 Light Bathroom Vanity Light - 48 Inches Wide
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Local Food: How to Make it Happen in Your Community - Rob Hopkins "Local Food" - Book Launch
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Rob Hopkins "Local Food" – Book Launch
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4 Sep 2009
My Introduction to 'Local Food: how to make it happen in your community'
September 17th sees the release of the first in a series of 'how to' books published under the imprint of 'Transition Books' (due soon, guides to money, working with local government and cities). Entitled 'Local Food: how to make it happen in your community' it is the work mainly of Tamzin Pinkerton (who was recently interviewed here at Transition Culture) with bits from me, and it is really quite brilliant. Rather than being an intellectual exercise, it is really about the nitty gritty of setting up local food projects, drawing largely (but by no means exclusively) from the successes and failures of Transition initiatives around the world. It is packed with examples, tips, links, ideas and inspiration for rebuilding food resilience where you live. 'Local Food' is available from Transition Culture (and elsewhere) from September 17th, but you can preorder it now, and be among the first people to get a copy! To give you a taste, here, in full, is my introduction to the book. There will be two book launches, one in Totnes on October 1st, and another in London, to be confirmed. I'll keep you posted.
Echoes of a more resilient past. By Rob Hopkins.
Local Food: How to Make it Happen in Your Community
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Local Food: How to Make it Happen in Your Community
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Published by Green Books
Local Food provides inspiration and practical advice for creating local food initiatives – showing how to restore and establish community networks to generate healthy, locally produced food.
Many people already buy their vegetables as locally as possible, eat organic and seasonal food when they can, and are perhaps even getting to grips with managing an allotment. However, with current economic pressures and mounting concerns about climate change and peak oil, there is a growing feeling that we need to do more to reduce dependence on the global market.
Local Food offers an inspiring and practical guide to what can be achieved if you get together with the people on your street or in your village, town or city. It explores a huge range of local food initiatives for rebuilding a diverse, resilient local food network – including community gardens, farmers' markets, Community Supported Agriculture schemes and projects in schools – and includes all the information you will need to get ideas off the ground.
Drawing on the practical experience of Transition initiatives and other community projects around the world, Local Food demonstrates the power of working collaboratively. In today's culture of supermarkets and food miles, an explosion of activity at community level is urgently needed. This book is the ideal place to start.
You can read Rob Hopkins' introduction to the book here.
2 Responses to "Local Food: How to Make it Happen in Your Community – Rob Hopkins "Local Food" – Book Launch"
How can I obtain a copy of Rob's book in Australia, Melbourne.
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In the last several hours, reports have been coming in of a major Tumblr worm spreading quickly in numerous Tumblr blogs. The worm places a post with the headline "Dearest 'Tumblr users", and goes on to rant and insult everyone who ever owned a Tumblr blog, or a blog in general. A group by the name of the Gay Nigger Association of America (yes, that's the name) has taken responsibility for the attack, claiming a so-called "anti-blogging campaign".
The worm has infected major Tumblr blogs such as those belonging to USA Today, CNET, The Verge and Entertainment Weekly. Aside from the rant, the posts sometimes include a 'GNAA video' as well. If you see such a post on a Tumblr blog, do not click it or interact with it in any way. In fact, until the issue is resolved, you might want to avoid visiting Tumblr altogether.
Tumblr know of the spreading worm, and have recently tweeted that they are "aware that there is a viral post circulating on Tumblr" and that they are "working to resolve the issue as swiftly as possible". They also advise that you log out of Tumblr in all your active browsers if you've viewed a post like this.
The post contains a threat to infected users to not delete it, or else their entire Tumblr account will be deleted along with it. Since the post is now gone from several major Tumblr accounts, this is probably false, but if your own Tumblr has been infected, the best course of action for now would be to log out and let Tumblr do their thing.
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I really appreciate that Brenda. I have another daughter, Olivia Brewster. She is 23 and just married. We are very proud of her as well. She works at the Saline Co. library in Benton and also at Leah's Gym.
Julia absolutely loved your day school. And Anna loves the folks that work there. Thank you for all you do!
Hi Brenda!
Thank you for the add and I do remember working with her at TCBY. That was a lot of years ago, before all the responsibilities of real life. :) Take care.
Hi Brenda, glad to connect, glad you enjoyed the Salem Ladybug's 6 & under pic, hope to meet you soon at the next MySaline.com event. :)
Brenda it wasn't a big thing . People making comments that did not know any better
I was looking at that myself. I'm not sure if the counter is messed up or if it counts in Pesos or Yen?? But my site statistics as a whole are reporter fewer visits. There's no way that one post could have 3k+ views.


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I have been running for 13 months and I am running my first ultra in 11 days!! I am pretty nervous, but I trust the training. I have lost 60lbs over the past couple of years and after being injured in the line of duty as a firefighter my Drs are shocked that I can run at all The Finger Lakes 50s were calling my name. Next year I will to the 50miler to qualify for the WS100. This year it's the 50k (actually 32.9miles). Any last minute tips would be helpful. I am new to this forum.
Welcome to ultra trail running. It's normal to be a little nervous since you are tackling a new distance and are out of your comfort zone. It's such a cliché, but forget about any time goals. Your goal for your first ultra should be to finish, nothing else. Just go out there and enjoy a new kind of race. Other advice, start slow and walk all the uphills. If you run the downhills, be careful not to run too fast or you'll blow out your quads. Finally, don't be afraid to walk. Even the top ultrarunners powerwalk some. Once you finish that 50k, then continue to ramp up those long training runs and you're on your way to 50 and 100 mile finishes.
2011 Races
Chippewa Moraine 50k, Kettle Moraine 100 Mile, Voyageur 50 Mile, Superior 100 Mile.
2010 Races
Chippewa Moraine 50k, 3 trail marathons, 4 road marathons, 1 recovery from Lyme disease.
Kudos to you!! With all you have been through, and to tackle this ultra? Get after it, have fun and please report back.. Oh, and HAVE FUN!!
9/11/2010 Habitat for Humanity 5K 41.18
10/30/2010 Fit For Life 5K 37.07.50
11/06/2010 Kick for Kenya 10K 1:17:12
01/01/2011 New Years Day 5K 34.22
01/08/2011 Monohans Sandhills 5K 34:38
02/06/2011 Surf City USA 1/2 Marathon 3:00:39
02/12/2011 Cupids Run 5K 34:13
3/26/2011 Bloodgusher 5K 37.11
4/9/2011 Run From The Cops 10K 1:18:21.80
4/30/2011 South Padre Island Sand Crab 10K 1:20:24 Night run on the beach!!
5/21/2011 Running Feet For Helping Hands 5 Mile (63.35)
7/22/2011 San Antonio Chupacabra 10K (night run, trail run)
7/30/2011 Tall City Triathlon 2:00:23.7 (swim 15:13.4) (bike 56.09)(5K 45:00.9)
9/10/2011 Comanche Warrior Triathlon
10/01/2011 Crossroads HM, Odessa, Texas (gonna shoot for a 2:35:00)
02/05/2012 - Surf City HM 2:53:02
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Post subject: Wishful Thinking?
Hi girls, I'm new on here. I'm a Mum of two boys, Joshua 10 and Ben 4. I've been visiting this site as we are TTC number 3 and would like to seek your opinions.
My period is due approx Tuesday 9th December and I am an obsessive tester even though I know it's too early
I did a test earlier this evening and after about 3 minutes I had the usual strong pink line and a faint pink line. I put my son to bed and after about 5-10 minutes the faint pink line had gone completely?
What do you think that means?
Look forward to hearing from you all
Nikki x


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One of the hardest-hit Brooklyn neighborhoods is Gerritsen Beach, where the city says it expects to have to demolish a number of badly damaged homes. But for property owners whose structures will survive, help is coming from a non-profit called Gerritsen Beach Cares. They've received a grant from the Brooklyn Recovery Fund, and at least some of that money is going to combat mold and to hire electricians.
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This time because a Christian College in Oregon won't let a transgendered female bunk with the males.
NEWBERG, Ore. - George Fox University in Newberg says its Christian theology makes it necessary to separate student dorms into all-female or all-male.
The attorney for Jayce, a sophomore at the university, says the transgender student tried to convince university leaders to let him move into the all-male dorms.
The university turned him down, and Thursday decided not to consider an appeal from Jayce.
"Unfortunately," says attorney Paul Southwick, "they were unwilling to listen to him. And so he had to take the next step to protect himself."
Jayce's attorney filed a complaint Friday with the U.S. Department of Education. It alleges the university is violating the Title IX regulations that require equal treatment of sexes at educational institutions that receive federal money.
Some students are glad the university is standing it's ground.
"If we decide to go to George Fox knowing full well like the stance," said freshman Mckenna Miner, "then we should follow those rules, like even if it causes us some like personal pain or issues."
The university released a statement saying in part, "The university has made many efforts to provide support and accommodation for the student and remains committed to his academic, physical and spiritual welfare."
George Fox University says it tried to compromise with Jayce, by offering him on-campus housing in his own apartment. Jayce's attorney says that's not good enough.
Jayce's mom, who lives in Portland, has started an online petition to try to convince the university's leadership that her son should be allowed to live in the all-male dorms.
The petition has more than 1,800 supporters.
Jayce's attorney says the dispute hasn't soured his client as a student at this Christian university.
"In fact," Southwick said, "he's felt closer to God through this entire experience."
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Annual Run for the Lake
Friends of Northern Lake Champlain Fundraiser this weekend
Published 9:07 AM EDT Sep 07, 2012
Friends of Northern Lake Champlain hosts its 3rd annual Run for the Lake this Sunday at the Georgia Town Beach.
The 5K run and 2k walk will raise funds to support the organization's work in Franklin and Grand Isle counties.
Paul Madden, Executive Director, says that the group focuses on improving the water quality that runs off the land.
The $8,000 they hope to raise at the event this weekend will cover the day to day expenses of the non-profit, allowing them to pursue grant money for agricultural and stormwater projects.
You can register for the run online or the day of the event.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
by J.K. Rowling
Gryffindor's Sword
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
When Fawkes the phoenix brings Harry the Sorting Hat in the Chamber of Secrets, the Hat produces a ruby-covered sword for Harry. Harry uses that sword to kill Slytherin's basilisk. The sword originally belonged to Godric Gryffindor. Harry's ability to draw it from the Hat to kill Slytherin's monster represents a fairly straightforward confrontation between good versus evil: Harry is on the side of one of the good founders of Hogwarts, not the pureblood-preferring bigoted one who eventually left the school.
At least, that's the black-and-white Slytherin-versus-Gryffindor story we're getting early on in the Harry Potter series. This equation of Gryffindor = good, Slytherin = bad becomes more problematic with the introduction of Peter Pettigrew in Book 3 and, of course, the revelation about another character (we don't want to spoil it!) in Book 7.


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Washington Square was a potters' field from 1797 to 1823. The poor, indigent, and victims of the frequent yellow fever epidemics were laid to rest in the fields. In 1825, faced with overcrowding below ground and urban sprawl above, the Common Council closed Washington Square to further interments and rededicated the field as a military parade ground. Fashionable residents followed the militia to Washington Square. By 1833 handsome brick houses lined the north side of the grounds, and well-dressed spectators turned out to watch the Seventh Regiment go through its paces.
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Chinatown/Leather District
Boston's Chinatown is the third largest Chinese neighborhood in the country. Located between the city's Financial District and Theater Disctrict, Chinatown is one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in Boston. Locals and tourists alike are drawn to the area's large selection of Asian restaurants and bakeries, where they can sample everything from dim sum to almond cookies. During the popular August Moon Festival, children carry brightly colored lanterns and revelers eat sweet cakes known as Moon Cakes, each containing a secret message. The Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, which opened in 2005, is a tremendous resource for the community, providing residents with English-language classes, childcare, and social and recreational opportunities.
Located between Chinatown, Downtown and South Station, in recent years the Leather District has emerged as a distinct Boston neighborhood. Made up of old leather factories transformed into residential and commercial uses, the Leather District boasts a historic appeal while offering 21-century amenities. Residents cherish the "loft living" options that characterize this community. Locals do not have to travel far to sample some great restaurants, cafés and shopping destinations. The Leather District will also experience the splendor of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway as this innovative project nears completion.


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Definition of outboard in English:
adjective& adverb
1On, toward, or near the outside, especially of a ship or other vehicle: [as adjective]: the outboard rear seats [as adverb]: the chart table faces outboard
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- It has four elevons on the inboard and outboard trailing edge of the wing.
- As we pulled up to the aircraft, I noticed that the start-cart was positioned exactly where we asked it to be placed, outboard the starboard nacelle, with the exhaust positioned behind the wing.
- Also, at takeoff the two outboard auxiliary tanks were full with 412 gallons each.
1.1 [as adjective] (Of a motor) portable and usually mounted on the outside of the stern of a boat.
Example sentences
- The creation of the Great Lakes sport fishery aided economic growth on the local, regional, and national level by encouraging sales of boats, outboard motors, and fishing tackle.
- Initially, it was intended to buy two fishing boats with outboard motors.
- Alternatively, boats with outboard motors provide the perfect way to cover more of the water, and as well as coming across larger, stocked brown trout, there is the chance of encountering Arctic char.
1.2 [as adjective] (Of an electronic accessory) in a separate container from the device with which it is used.
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- The plug-in manufacturers have developed a real fixation on modeling and mimicking discrete gear, including mics, tape, outboard pieces.
- We have bought fancy outboard mic pre's and microphones and vintage instruments.
- Both the surround and the stereo track are so concretely focused in the front and center that one might as well save electricity and shut the outboard speakers off, even with the 5.1 mix in play.
1An outboard motor.
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- I returned the motor to the dealer who promptly gave me a new outboard.
- Years ago, the common wisdom was that four-stroke outboards would never exceed 100 hp because their complicated innards added considerable weight.
- Twin outboards of 115 to 150 hp each are a good choice.
1.1A boat with an outboard motor.
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- Surely, he says, each outboard should have had an independent fuel tank, and then at least one engine could have seen them safely home without the lifeboat being called out.
- Electric outboards are allowed, and can be hired for £7.00.
- By almost 11: 30 Juan and another man appeared from around the corner in a little outboard.
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- It used a pair of stout elastic bands, one on each side outboard of the cylinders, to help out on the compression strokes.
- It had six of them, three per side, evenly spaced, and completely outboard of the thing's body.
- The rear suspension consists of the expected live axle, though the rear dampers have been placed outboard of the frame rail this time in order to create a longer lever arm for better control over ride motions and reduced impact harshness.
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
by H. G. Wells
The Island of Dr. Moreau Morals and Ethics Quotes
How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"Chance," [Montgomery] answered; "Just chance."
"I prefer to make my thanks to the accessible agent."
"Thank no one. You had the need, and I the knowledge […]. I was bored, and wanted something to do." (4.8-10)
Montgomery suggests that morality—or at least his morals—is wrapped up in personal interests. In short, there are no selfless acts. Of course, Montgomery could be lying his butt off as well. What do you think?
Quote #2
[Moreau] was simply howled out of the country. It may be he deserved to be, but I still think the tepid support of his fellow-investigators and his desertion by the great body of scientific workers, was a shameful thing. (7.20)
Prendick's ethical code suggests that you stick by your fellows. For example, scientists should support scientists in their endeavors no matter what. Of course, this comes before he gets a proper tour of the island.
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Yet surely, and especially to another scientific man, there was nothing so horrible in vivisection as to account for this secrecy. (7.22)
The quote certainly points to the fact that this book was written in a different time. Then, vivisection was open for debate. For us, cutting into animals while they are still alive is where we draw the line and on that line build a fence reading "Do Not Enter."


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Dane Lotspeich
Dane Lotspeich is the Safe Routes to School Coordinator for the Center for Healthier Communities at Rady Children's. The Safe Routes to School Program was established to work with all 26 elementary schools in the communities of southeastern San Diego. Dane received his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a minor in physical education and his graduate degree from San Diego State University in kinesiology, with a specialization in exercise and sport psychology. He has experience in health education, working in the areas of physical activity, nutrition and tobacco cessation, as well as in motivational interviewing and its application to health-related behaviors. Dane also has experience in the implementation and the evaluation of health-focused programs.


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At first glance, this sounded like camping paradise: family-owned, close to a drop-dead gorgeous beach, highly recommended by friends. We arrived on a Thursday evening, planning to stay for three nights with several friends; we had booked five separate sites to not exceed the 6-person per site limit. Our site was the next to last at the back of the campground.
We very much appreciated the well-kept sites, spotless bathrooms (though dividers you can see over are a bit odd, as are shared showers), and the laundry sink for doing dishes. Beautiful surroundings and a short, pleasant walk to the beach add to the appeal. Plenty of cute signs reminding folks of the rules (keeping fires in rings, washing off beach sand, recycling, etc.) create the sense that this is a family place and reminds you to to be on your best behavior.
We had no issues until the next night: At 1 a.m., we were woken by the sound on metal crunching on metal and lights flashing into our tent. It was clear that someone was arriving very late, but we weren't the only ones roused from a deep sleep to wonder if it was our fender that had been bent (it wasn't). After half an hour of listening to them backing a trailer into place, with commensurate yelling and headlights and flashlight light show on our tent wall--into the already full spot next to us, they proceeded to noisily light a fire and open a couple of beers to shoot the breeze. At this point, we joined the parade of fellow campers in asking them to please finish up quietly so we could get some sleep.
When we emerged from our tent the next morning, we counted at least ten people in the site next to us: the limit is six. Two other parties had arrived during the same night: no one had heard them come in. Police, summoned by someone else, arrived and talked to the folks in the overfilled site: noted that there were too many of them (police counted twelve), and left. The owner showed up, surprised that someone had called the police, since it wasn't her.
We took this the opportunity to talk to the owner to convey our concerns and to make sure that she was going to ask the excess campers to leave. She told us that if we were unhappy with the number of of people in the site next to us, we could leave: as long as we were out in two hours, she wouldn't charge us. Needless to say, we were flabbergasted: she made it amply clear that she did not intend to enforce either the six-person limit or quiet hours, stating that it was bad for business. What floors us is that she made these statements in front of a long-time repeat customer, who was equally appalled. Apparently, she thinks it more important to not mess with rule-breakers, preferring to alienate repeat business.
The bottom line: a beautiful, clean campground, but you risk being chased out by hooligans and cannot expect support from management.
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a1 Department of Food Technology, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Murcia, 30071, Murcia, Spain
a2 Institute of Nutrition, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Dornburger Str. 25-29, 07743 Jena, Germany
A human study was carried out to investigate whether tomato juice, rich in natural lycopene and fortified with vitamin C, is able to reduce several biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation and whether the effect can be attributed to lycopene, vitamin C or any other micronutrient. Following a 2-week depletion phase, volunteers were assigned randomly to ingest either tomato juice with (LC) or without (L) vitamin C fortification for 2 weeks (daily dose 20·6 mg lycopene and 45·5/435 mg vitamin C). Plasma and urine were analysed for carotenoids and vitamin C, lipid status, antioxidant capacity, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and 8-epi-PGF2α, protein carbonyls, cytokines IL-1β and TNFα and C-reactive protein (CRP). The consumption of tomato juice led to a reduction in total cholesterol levels (L: 157·6 v. 153·2 mg/dl, P = 0·008; LC: 153·4 v. 147·4 mg/dl, P = 0·002) and that of CRP (L: 315·6 v. 262·3 μg/l, P = 0·017; LC: 319·2 v. 247·1 μg/l, P = 0·001) in both groups. The vitamin C-fortified juice slightly raised the antioxidant capacity in urine and decreased TBARS in plasma and urine. All other markers were affected to a lesser extent or remained unchanged. Cholesterol reduction was correlated with lycopene uptake (P = 0·003), whereas the other effects could not be related with particular micronutrients. Any beneficial effects of tomato consumption for human health cannot be attributed only to lycopene and, as the additional supplementation with ascorbic acid indicates, a variety of antioxidants might be needed to optimize protection against chronic diseases.
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c1 Corresponding author: Dr M.J. Periago, fax +34 968 361447, email email@example.com
Abbreviations: AC, antioxidant capacity; CRP, C-reactive protein; FRAP, ferric-reducing ability of plasma; MDA, malondialdehyde; PCO, carbonyl proteins; TBARS, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances; TEAC, Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity


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- Sharks-Blackhawks series
- Game 4: Sharks lose series
- Game 3: Sharks lose 3-2 in OT
- Game 2: Sharks fall 4-2
- Game 1: Sharks drop opener
DENVER — Both Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton remained upbeat Tuesday morning despite questions being raised on their productivity.
"Obviously, we'd like to contribute offensively," Marleau said. "That's what everybody looks for, but if we're doing things defensively and we get scoring from other areas, that's good too. But definitely, we look upon ourselves to get the job done."
Does Marleau think he's been able to ratchet up his own game, a standard playoff requirement, this series?
"Yeah, I think so," he said. "The intensity is obviously up. You're skating a little bit harder, bodies are being played more."
Thornton, who has two assists and was a minus-3 before Game 4, was asked if it's hard to stay patient when the results haven't been coming.
"Not at all," he said. "I'm going to play the same way if I scored six points the last game or I didn't score any. I'm going to play the same way and eventually it'll come to us."
Thornton added that he and his teammates remain extremely confident because "there's nothing not to be confident about. We're playing real good hockey, and we know we've still got better in this room."
Thornton added: "You've got to want the puck, and you've got to win battles, and we've been doing that."
"It's a step forward here, so we'll just take it, but what can you do?" the veteran said.
Wallin, who was acquired at the trade deadline from the Carolina Hurricane where he earned a Stanley Cup ring, said it is frustrating not to be out on the ice for the playoffs, but he knew he wasn't ready to play in Game 4.
"This is the time of the year that you work the whole year for," he said. "It's tough, but it's part of the game."
Center Dwight Helminen filled in for Ortmeyer on a line with Jamie McGinn and Scott Nichol.
Colorado also was without center Kevin Porter, who was injured later in Sunday night's game, and defenseman Ryan Wilson, who was a healthy scratch.
Forwards Marek Svatos and Chris Durno replaced Hejduk and Porter, while Avalanche coach Joe Sacco went with Ruslan Salei in place of Wilson.
Heatley was battling in front of the net with Colorado defenseman Scott Hannan when Avalanche forward Chris Stewart crashed into the Sharks left wing, who was not wearing any knee braces at the morning skate, suggesting the problem was elsewhere.


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Quarterly Report
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q and other reports filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC (collectively the "Filings") contain or may contain forward-looking statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, Company's management as well as estimates and assumptions made by Company's management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. When used in the filings, the words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "future", "intend", "plan", or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to Company or Company's management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors (including the statements in the section "results of operations" below), and any businesses that Company may acquire. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned.
Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made throughout the entirety of this report, which attempts to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
Our financial statements are prepared in US Dollars and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. See "Foreign Currency Translation and Comprehensive Income (Loss)" below for information concerning the exchange rates at which Renminbi ("RMB") were translated into US Dollars ("USD") at various pertinent dates and for pertinent periods.
The Company was incorporated on May 8, 1980, under the laws of the State of Colorado. On September 6, 2001, the Company re-domiciled its state of incorporation from Colorado to Nevada. The Company, through its subsidiaries Shanghai TCH Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("Shanghai TCH") and Huahong New Energy Technology Co, Ltd, sells and leases energy saving systems and equipment to our customers. On March 8, 2007, the Company changed its name to "China Recycling Energy Corporation."
In September 2001, Boulder Brewing changed its state of incorporation from Colorado to Nevada and its name to Boulder Acquisitions, Inc., or Boulder Acquisitions. From the date of reincorporation until June 23, 2004, Boulder Acquisitions had no material operations or assets.
On June 23, 2004, we completed a stock exchange with the stockholders of Sifang Holdings Co., Ltd. ("Sifang Holdings"). The exchange was consummated under Nevada and Cayman Islands law pursuant to the terms of a Securities Exchange Agreement, dated June 23, 2004 by and among Boulder Acquisitions, Sifang Holdings and the stockholders of Sifang Holdings. Pursuant to the Securities Exchange Agreement, we issued 13,782,636 shares of our common stock to the stockholders of Sifang Holdings, 89.7% of our post-exchange issued and outstanding common stock, for 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Sifang Holdings.
Effective August 6, 2004, we changed our name from Boulder Acquisitions, Inc. to China Digital Wireless, Inc. From August 2004 to December 2006, we primarily engaged in pager and mobile phone distribution and provided value added information services to the customers in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"). We phased out and scaled down our operations in the mobile phone distribution business and the pager and mobile phone value-added information services, and, on May 10, 2007, the Company approved and announced it discontinued these businesses.
In December 2006, we began to conduct business in the energy saving and recycling industry, including purchasing equipment, devices, hardware and software for the construction and installation of TRT systems and other renewable energy products. TRT is an electricity generating system that utilizes the exhaust pressure and heat produced in the blast furnace of steel mills to generate electricity. It has commercial value for steel mills by using waste heat and steam to produce electricity for the operation of the mills.
Our current business is primarily conducted through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Sifang Holdings, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Huahong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("Huahong") and Shanghai TCH, Shanghai TCH's wholly-owned subsidiaries, Xi'an TCH Energy Technology Company, Ltd ("Xi'an TCH") and Xingtai Huaxin Energy Tech Co., Ltd. ("Huaxin"), and Xi'an TCH's subsidiary Erdos TCH Energy Saving Development Co., Ltd ("Erdos TCH"), in which 90% of the investment will be from Xi'an TCH, a joint venture between Xi'an TCH and Erdos Metallurgy Co., Ltd. Shanghai TCH was established as a foreign investment enterprise in Shanghai under the laws of the PRC on May 25, 2004, currently with registered capital of $29.80 million. Xi'an TCH was incorporated in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province under the laws of the PRC on November 8, 2007. Huaxin was incorporated in Xingtai, PRC in November 2007. Erdos TCH was incorporated in April 2009. Huahong was incorporated in February 2009.
Hebei Xingtai Steel Group Project
On April 8, 2007, our Board of Directors approved and made effective a TRT Project Joint-Operation Agreement ("Joint-Operation Agreement") which was conditionally entered into on February 1, 2007 between Shanghai TCH and Xi'an Yingfeng Science and Technology Co., Ltd. ("Yingfeng"). Under the Joint-Operation Agreement, Shanghai TCH and Yingfeng jointly pursued a project to design, construct, install and operate two TRT systems for Xingtai Iron and Steel Company, Ltd. ("Xingtai"). These two projects were completed and put into operation in February and August 2007, respectively. On October 31, 2007, Shanghai TCH entered an asset-transfer agreement with Yingfeng. The terms and conditions of this agreement required the transfer of all electricity-generating related assets owned by Yingfeng to Shanghai TCH. As a result, the contractual relationships between Shanghai TCH and Yingfeng under the TRT Project Joint-Operation Agreement were terminated.
Shengda Project
On March 15, 2011, the Company incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary Pingshan County Shengda Energy Technology Co., Ltd ("Shengda"). Xi'an TCH contributed cash of $4,559,271 (RMB 30,000,000) into Shengda as initial capital. Shengda was set up to undertake waste energy recycling projects from a steel and chemical company in Pingshan County in accordance with and pursuant to a Recycling Economy Projects Cooperative Framework Agreement entered into by the parties. However, final terms for the projects were not reached, and, as a result, Shengda was not operational. In July 2012, Shengda applied for cancellation of its registration with the appropriate authorities. In September 2012, Shengda was liquidated and deregistered.
Shanxi Zhangzhi Steel Group Project
Under the Joint-Operation Agreement discussed above, Shanghai TCH and Yingfeng also jointly pursued a project, which was entered into between Yingfeng and Zhangzhi Iron and Steel Company, Ltd. ("Zhangzhi") on June 22, 2006, to design, construct, install and operate a TRT system for Zhangzhi Iron. Shanghai TCH provided various investments and properties for the project including cash, hardware, software, equipment, major components and devices. In return, Shanghai TCH obtained all the rights, titles, benefits and interests that Yingfeng originally had under the Project Contract, including but not limited to the regular cash payments made by Xingtai and other property rights and interests. On October 31, 2007, Shanghai TCH acquired this contract as part of its asset-transfer agreement with Yingfeng as discussed above. According to the transferred contracts, Shanghai TCH installed and owns a TRT system and leases it to Zhangzhi for 13 years, from July 25, 2007 to July 25, 2020. During the lease, Zhangzhi will pay Shanghai TCH a monthly rent of $0.16 million (RMB 1.1 million). After the lease expires and all rents owed are paid, Shanghai TCH will transfer the title of the system to Zhangzhi free of charge.
Shengwei Group - Tong Chuan Project
In November 2007, Shanghai TCH signed a cooperative agreement with Shengwei
Group to build two sets of 12MW cement low temperature heat power generation
systems for Shengwei's two 2,500-tons-per-day cement manufacturing lines in Jing
Yang and for a 5,000-tons-per-day cement manufacturing line in Tong Chuan. At
the end of 2008, construction of the cement low temperature heat power
generation in Tong Chuan was completed at a cost of $6,191,000 (RMB 43,000,000)
and put into operation. Under the original agreement, the ownership of the
cement low temperature heat power generation systems would belong to Shengwei
from the date the projects were put into service. Shanghai TCH is responsible
for the daily maintenance and repair of the projects, and charges Shengwei a
monthly electricity fee based on the actual power generated by the projects at
0.4116 RMB per KWH for an operating period of five years with the assurance from Shengwei of a properly functioning 5,000-tons-per-day cement manufacturing line and not less than 7,440 heat hours per year for the electricity generator system. Shengwei Group collateralized the cement manufacturing line in Tong Chuan to guarantee its obligations to provide the minimum electricity income from the power generator system under the agreement during the operating period. At the end of the five-year operating period, Shanghai TCH will have no further obligations under the cooperative agreement. On May 20, 2009, Shanghai TCH entered into a supplementary agreement with Shengwei Group to change the timing of title transfer to Shenwei from the date the projects put into operation to the end of the lease term. In addition, the supplementary agreement provided that Shanghai TCH will charge Shengwei based on actual power usage subject to a minimum of $0.31 million (RMB 2.1 million) per month during the operating period (lease term).
Shengwei Group - Jing Yang Project
On June 29, 2009, construction of the cement low temperature heat power generation system in Jing Yang was completed at a cost of $7,318,000 (RMB 50,000,000) and put into operation. Shanghai TCH charges Shengwei a technical service fee of $336,600 (RMB 2,300,000) monthly for the 60 months of the lease. Shengwei has the right to purchase the cement low temperature heat power generation system for $29,000 (RMB 200,000) at the end of the lease. Shengwei is required to provide assurance of properly functioning two 2,500-tons-per-day cement manufacturing lines and not less than 7,440 heat hours per year for the cement low temperature heat power generation. Shengwei Group collateralized the cement manufacturing lines in Jing Yang to guarantee its obligations to provide the minimum electricity income from the waste energy power generator system under the agreement during the operating period. Effective July 1, 2009, Shanghai TCH outsourced the operation and maintenance of the cement low temperature heat power generation systems in Tong Chuan and JinYang to a third party for $732,000 (RMB 5,000,000) per year.
Shenmu Project
On September 30, 2009, Xi'an TCH delivered to Shenmu County Jiujiang Trading Co., Ltd. ("Shenmu") a set of three 6 MW capacity waste gas power generation systems pursuant to a Cooperative Contract on Coke-oven Gas Power Generation Project (including its Supplementary Agreement) and a Gas Supply Contract for Coke-oven Gas Power Generation Project (the "Contracts"). The Contracts are for 10 years and state that Xi'an TCH will recycle coke furnace gas from the coke-oven plant of Shenmu to generate power, which will be supplied back to Shenmu. Shenmu agreed to supply Xi'an TCH the coke-oven gas free of charge. Under the Contracts, Shenmu will pay Xi'an TCH an annual "energy-saving service fee" of approximately $5.6 million in equal monthly installments for the life of the contracts, as well as such additional amount as may result from the supply of power to Shenmu in excess of 10.8 million kilowatt hours per month. We are responsible for operating the projects and will do so through an unrelated third party. Shenmu guarantees that monthly gas supply will not be less than 21.6 million standard cubic meters. If gas supply is less, Shenmu agrees to pay Xi'an TCH the energy-saving service fee described above for up to 10.8 million kilowatt-hours per month. Xi'an TCH maintains the ownership of the project throughout the term of the contracts, including the already completed investment, design, equipment, construction and installation as well as the operation and maintenance of the project. At the end of the 10-year term, ownership of the projects transfers to Shenmu at no charge. Shenmu provided a lien on its production line to guarantee its performance under the Contracts. Shenmu's three major stockholders provided an unlimited joint liability guarantee to Xi'an TCH for Shenmu's performance under the Contracts and the Yulin Huiyuan Group, an independent third party, provides a guarantee to Xi'an TCH for Shenmu's performance under the Contracts.
On December 31, 2011, Xi'an TCH entered into a Repurchase Agreement for the Coke-Oven Gas Power Generation Project (the "Repurchase Agreement") with Shenmu. Under the Repurchase Agreement, Shenmu will purchase the set of 18MW capacity power generating systems (the "Systems") from Xi'an TCH and pay outstanding energy saving service fees of $3.08 million (RMB 19.44 million) to Xi'an TCH within three working days from the date of the Repurchase Agreement. Xi'an TCH will transfer the Systems to Shenmu for $18.75 million (RMB 120 million) (the "Repurchase Price") to be paid in three installments within 180 days. In June 2012, the Company received the full payment of the outstanding energy saving service fees and system repurchase price, and, as a result, ownership of the Systems was transferred to Shenmu and the Cooperative Contract was terminated.
Erdos Projects
On April 14, 2009, the Company incorporated a joint venture ("JV") with Erdos Metallurgy Co., Ltd. ("Erdos") to recycle waste heat from Erdos' metal refining plants to generate power and steam, which will then be sold back to Erdos. The name of the JV is Inner Mongolia Erdos TCH Energy Saving Development Co., Ltd ("Erdos TCH") with a term of 20 years, and initial registered capital of $2,635,000 (RMB 18,000,000). As of September 30, 2012, total registered capital was increased to $17.55 million (RMB 120 million), of which $16.37 million (RMB 112 million) was contributed by Xi'an TCH and $1.18 million (RMB 8 million) was from Erdos Metallurgy. Total investment for the project is estimated at $79 million (RMB 500 million) with an initial investment of $17.55 million (RMB 120,000,000). As of September 30, 2012, Erdos contributed 7% of the total investment of the project, and Xi'an TCH contributed 93%. With respect to profit distribution, Xi'an TCH and Erdos will receive 80% and 20% of the profit from the JV, respectively, until Xi'an TCH has received the complete return of its investment. Xi'an TCH and Erdos will then receive 60% and 40% of the profit from the JV, respectively. The profits to be distributed will be computed based on Chinese generally accepted accounting principles. The principal difference between US GAAP and Chinese GAAP with regards to the Erdos TCH project is that a sales-type lease under US GAAP is treated as an operating lease under Chinese GAAP. When the term of the JV expires, Xi'an TCH will transfer its equity in the JV to Erdos at no additional cost.
On April 18, 2009, Erdos TCH signed a Cooperation Agreement with Erdos to recycle heat from groups of furnaces of Erdos Metallurgy's metal refining plants to generate power and steam, which will then be sold back to Erdos Metallurgy. According to the contract, Erdos TCH will install a group of power generation projects with a total of 70MW power capacity, which may expand up to 120MW, and 30-ton steam per hour, with an estimated total investment in excess of $79 million (RMB 500 million). The construction of the projects was split into three phases, two power generation systems in Phase I with a total of 18MW power capacity, three power generation systems in Phase II with a total of 27MW power capacity and one power generation system in Phase III with 25MW power capacity.
At the end of 2009, Erdos TCH completed the first 9MW power station of Phase I of the project and put it into operation. At the end of March 2010, Erdos TCH completed the construction of Phase I through completion of the second 9MW power station and delivery of the units for operation. Phase I includes two 9MW systems for a combined 18MW power capacity. Pursuant to the Co-operation Agreement and the supplement agreements signed between Erdos and Erdos TCH, Erdos shall purchase all the electricity and steam to be generated from the JV's power generation systems. Erdos TCH leased the two 9MW systems to Erdos and is responsible for their operation and maintenance. For each phase of the project, the lease term is 20 years starting from the date of completion of the phase. Erdos agreed to pay a fixed minimum of $0.24 million (RMB 1.5 million) per month for each 9MW capacity power generation system. In addition Erdos will pay the actual amount if the actual sale of the electricity generated is more than $0.24 million (RMB 1.5 million) monthly per unit. Effective January 2010 and April 2010 respectively, Erdos TCH outsourced to an independent third party the operation and maintenance of the two 9MW power generation projects for $995,000 (RMB 6.27 million) each per year. After 20 years, the units will be transferred to Erdos without any charge. During the fourth quarter of 2010, Erdos power generation system Phase II, two 9MW capacity electricity power generation system was completed and put into operation. During the first quarter of 2011, Erdos power generation system Phase II the 3rd 9MW capacity electricity power generation system was completed and put into operation through sales type lease with terms similar to the Phase I project.
In September 2012, Erdos TCH, Erdos and general contractor Xianyang Hengfeng Energy Engineering Co., Ltd ("Hengfeng") entered into an agreement to terminate the construction of Phase III of the power generation system projects due to the fact that Erdos stopped construction of the refining plant as a result of a change in business strategy. Cost of construction in progress which Erdos TCH paid for Phase III of the project was $19.86 million (RMB 125.44 million) at termination date, Hengfeng returned $13.72 million (RMB 86.70 million) to Erdos TCH towards payments made for construction in progress; and Erdos compensated $3.58 million (RMB 22.04 million) to Erdos TCH for the loss, Erdos TCH in turn paid $0.32 million (RMB 2.0 million) to Hengfeng for the loss from the project termination; accordingly, Erdos incurred a net loss of $2.96 million (RMB 18.74 million) from the termination of this project.
Pucheng Biomass Project
On January 20, 2010, Xi'an TCH entered into a Technical Reconstruction Letter of Intent with Xueyi Dong ("Dong") a natural person with Chinese citizenship for Xi'an TCH reconstructing and transforming a Thermal Power Generation System owned by Dong into a 12MW Biomass Power Generation Systems ("Biomass Systems" or "BMPG") for $2.2 million (RMB 15 million), of which, $1.03 million (RMB 7 million) was payable to Dong, and $1.18 million (RMB 8 million) to one of the Company's shareholders, who had previously paid that amount to Dong on behalf of the Company.
After the successful transformation of the systems, Xi'an TCH entered into a Biomass Power Generation Asset Transfer Agreement (the "Transfer Agreement") with Dong on June 29, 2010. Under the Transfer Agreement, Dong transferred the Biomass Systems to Xi'an TCH, and Xi'an TCH was to pay Dong $14,705,900 (RMB 100,000,000) for the systems, including RMB 20,000,000 in cash and RMB 80,000,000 in shares of the Company's common stock. As of December 31, 2011, the Company paid the consideration (including the cash portion) in full. On November 22, 2011, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of 2,941,176 shares of the Company's common stock to Dong at $4 per share. These shares have piggy back registration rights and are subject to a one year lock-up period. The shares issued to Dong were included in a Form S-3 Registration Statement, as amended, that we initially filed with the SEC on February 22, 2012 and amended on April 12, 2012 and May 7, 2012. The resale Form S-3 Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on May 18, 2012.
On June 29, 2010, Xi'an TCH entered into a Biomass Power Generation Project Lease Agreement with Pucheng XinHengYuan Biomass Power Generation Co., Ltd., ("XHY"). Under this lease, Xi'an TCH leased this same set of 12MW biomass power generation systems to XHY at a minimum of $279,400 (RMB 1,900,000) per month for 15 years. The leasing fee will increase proportionately with the biomass generated electricity fee in China during the term of this lease agreement.
Zhongbao Project
On September 30, 2010, Xi'an TCH delivered to Zhongbao Binhai Nickel Co., Ltd.
("Zhongbao") a set of 7MW capacity Waste Heat Power Generation ("WHPG") systems,
which are integral parts of the facilities designed to produce 80,000 tons of
nickel-alloy per year according to the recovery and power generation of the
waste heat agreement with Zhongbao, an agreement that was transferred from China
Zhonggang Binhai Enterprise Ltd. ("Zhonggang") in July 2009. Zhongbao is a
nickel-alloy manufacturing joint venture between Zhonggang and Shanghai Baoshan
Steel Group that was established in June 2009. Total investment in this project
was approximately $7.8 million (RMB 55 million). The Contract is for nine years
and states that Xi'an TCH will recycle waste heat from the nickel-alloy rotary
kilns of Zhongbao to generate power and steam, which will be supplied back to
Zhongbao, and help to reduce over 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions every
year. By the end of the term, the system shall be transferred to Zhongbao at RMB
1. Under the Contracts, Zhongbao will pay the Company a monthly "energy-saving service fee" based on the volume of the electricity and steam generated from the WHPG system in the prior month within the first five days of each month at a pre-agreed price, but no less than the minimum monthly payment of $238,000 (RMB 1.5 million). Zhongbao agrees to supply Xi'an TCH the nickel-alloy rotary kilns gas, water and compressed air free of charge, except salty water at $1.00 (RMB 6.3) per ton. Zhongbao also guarantees to continuously supply not less than 6,800 heat hours per year for the WHPG, or the operating term will be extended accordingly. Xi'an TCH outsourced its operation and maintenance works to a third party for annual payments of $380,000 (RMB 2.4 million) for the whole operation period. In addition, Xi'an TCH shall be responsible for applying the Clean Development Mechanism ("CDM") and the net proceeds from CDM will be distributed between Zhongbao and Xi'an TCH at 60% and 40%, respectively. As of September 30, 2012, Xi'an TCH had not yet commenced the CDM application process.
In June 2011, the system of the project ZhongBao was sold to and leased back from Cinda Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (the "Cinda Financial"), the Company engaged a third party guarantee company as the guarantor for the loan, which was approved by the Industrial Bank on July 1, 2011.
Shanxi Datong Coal Group Power Generation Projects
In February 2011, Xi'an TCH signed a contract with Shanxi Datong Coal Group
Steel Co., Ltd (the "Shanxi Datong") to recycle gas and steam from groups of
blast-furnaces and converter of Shanxi Datong's metal refining plants to
generate power. According to the contract, Xi'an TCH will install two 3MW TRT,
one 15MW WGPG and two 1MW steam power generation systems, with a total of 23MW
power capacity for an estimated total investment of $28.57 million (RMB 180
million). The lease term is 30 years. During the lease term, Shanxi Datong will
be responsible for operating the projects and pay service fee to Xi'an TCH. The
service fee is based on an average of 8,000 electricity-generating hours per
year and $0.05 (RMB 0.33) per kilowatt hour ("Kwh") for the first five years
from the completion of each power generation station. For each of the leases, at
the 6th year, 11th year and 21st year thereafter, the rate will be RMB 0.3 Kwh,
0.27 Kwh and 0.25 Kwh, respectively. After 30 years, the units will be transferred to Shanxi Datong without any charge.
On February 28, 2011, Xi'an TCH entered into an agreement with Xi'an Huaxin Energy Tech Co., Ltd (the contractor for construction) for Shanxi Datong Coal projects of two 3MW TRT and one 15MW WGPG systems described above.
As of September 30, 2012, the Company had paid $15.50 million for Shanxi Datong Coal Group Power Generation project. The Company is committed to pay an additional $12.80 million for the Shanxi Datong Coal Group Power Generation project. The project was previously halted due to business reorganization of Shanxi Datong and a renegotiation of one of the power stations with Xi'an TCH to amend certain construction plans. The construction of this project was resumed in April 2012 and the Company expects to complete one of the power stations by the end of 2012.
Shenqiu Yuneng Biomass Power Generation Projects
On May 25, 2011, Xi'an TCH entered into a Letter of Intent with Shenqiu YuNeng Thermal Power Co., Ltd. (the "Shenqiu") for Xi'an TCH to reconstruct and transform a Thermal Power Generation System owned by Shenqiu into a 75T/H Biomass Power Generation System for $3.57 million (RMB 22.5 million). The project commenced in June 2011, and was completed in the third quarter of 2011. On September 28, 2011, Xi'an TCH entered into a Biomass Power Generation Asset Transfer Agreement with Shenqiu. Per the Transfer Agreement, Shenqiu sold to Xi'an TCH a set of 12 MW biomass power generation systems, effectuation of such sale occurring after Xi'an TCH converted the system for biomass power generation purposes. As consideration for the biomass power generation system, Xi'an TCH agreed to pay Shenqiu $10,937,500 (RMB 70 million) in cash in three installments within six months upon the transfer of ownership of the system. As of September 30, 2012, all of the consideration had been paid in full. On September 28, 2011, Xi'an TCH and Shenqiu also entered into a Biomass Power Generation Project Lease Agreement (the "Lease Agreement"). Under the Lease Agreement, Xi'an TCH agreed to lease the set of 12MW biomass power generation systems to Shenqiu for $286,000 (RMB 1,800,000) per month for a term of 11 years. Upon completion of the Lease Agreement, ownership of this system will be transferred from Xi'an TCH to Shenqiu at no cost. Shenqiu provided one month leasing fee as security deposit to Xi'an TCH as well as personal guarantees from its legal representative.
Related Party Transactions
Erdos TCH sold all power generation stations through sales type leases to Erdos Metallurgy Co., Ltd., the non-controlling interest holder. Total sales and interest income for this non-controlling interest was $0.66 million and $5.53 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, and $11.66 million and $5.09 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011; $0.28 million and . . .


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Treasurys Retreat: Are the Bond Vigilantes Back?
The Obama tax deal with the Congressional Republicans has led to mostly cheer on Wall Street. Economists are revising growth estimates for 2011 upwards by as much as 1% due to the tax cuts and stocks have generally had a stronger tone.
But for all the Christmas good cheer, there's a bit of Grinchiness sneaking into the equation. The Treasury market has sold off hard this week as the fiscally prudent bond vigilantes seem to have awoken from slumber. The big tax cut bonanza has sent a simple message, according to Deutsche Bank's Alan Ruskin: "Forget fiscal consolidation for at least two years, and just possibly even worse – forget Uncle Sam biting the bullet before the bullet bites you."
In addition, the U.S. approach to its economy – expansive fiscal policy (tax cuts, tax cuts, tax cuts) and expansive monetary policy (QE2!) – is diametrically opposed to the European approach to its own economic woes (austerity). Most economists on the Street seem to favor the U.S. approach, and not just because their taxes aren't going higher.
The sharp downturn in Treasurys, however, could change the equation. Yields on the 10-year bond, which move in the opposite direction of price, have risen to 3.19% from below 3% just last week, a huge move. The move in the bond market is all the more perplexing because the Fed is supposedly buying lots of Treasurys. As the Fed itself has said, rapidly rising long-term rates is the last thing the fragile recovery needs right now. It will be interesting to see if Big Ben Bernanke can put the bond vigilantes back to sleep.


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13th Annual Abbey Trails
It was a comfortably cool morning for the 13th annual Abbey Trails Run/Walk. This year's event drew a crowd of 242 participants: 109 runners and 133 walkers. A sea of color from the various types of exercise clothing, from sleek running shorts and a short sleeve shirt, to blue jeans and a sweatshirt, filled St. Raphael Hall as they anticipated the nine o'clock start. The registration line led out the door as the staff efficiently distributed the numbered bibs to each participant. Some of the runners stretched their legs; others visited with one another or perused the gift shop for a bargain buy.
The windmills turned, not an unusual sight around Conception, but fortunately for the runners, the headwind was on the first length of the race, thus ensuring an easier return trek after the turnaround point. The cooler weather was favorable for the runners who inevitably would work up a sweat along the 5K (3.1 mile) route.
The recent rains affected the walking trail, leaving the normal trails through the picturesque grounds rather waterlogged and muddy throughout most of the course. The two-mile path had to be rerouted and confined to the roads and sidewalks. That did not stop the walkers from enjoying themselves. Most of them walked in groups and talked as they made their laps around the campus.
Finishing first overall for the men was Jesse Sewell of Maryville, MO completing the course in a time of 17:44. First for the women was Sarah Regan of Platte City, MO crossing the finish line in a time of 22:15.Brunch was served in a crowded St. Michael's Gymnasium following the event. The award ceremony took place shortly thereafter, where the top three competitors from each category were awarded a medal. This year's event raised a generous $4,893.10. The proceeds from Abbey Trails go toward Conception Seminary College's wellness program


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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The baseball gods have a sense of humor. Tim Hudson does, too.
In his first appearance as a Giant, Hudson twice had to race to first base on grounders to the right side, bringing back memories of the play that ended the right-hander's 2013 season. Sunday's start against the Arizona Diamondbacks was Hudson's first since July 24, when the Mets' Eric Young Jr. stepped on and fractured Hudson's right ankle on a bang-bang play at first.
The results were mixed Sunday. Hudson raced over to first with one out in the second to complete an inning-ending 3-6-1 double play, but Eric Chavez was on base in the first place only because Hudson had alligator-armed Brandon Belt's high throw to the bag two batters earlier.
"I put the first one on the fact that I'm just old and slow," Hudson said. "I'm like an old vintage car, you can't take me to a drag race. It was a little more challenging than I probably would have liked it to have been. I managed to find the bag one time.
"I was one out of two."
Hudson's pitching line contained mostly zeros. In two scoreless innings, Hudson threw 17 of 27 pitches for strikes and didn't give up a hit or walk a batter. He dazzled from the start, striking out Gerardo Parra on three pitches as the sellout crowd showed its appreciation.
Hudson, however, wasn't impressed. Parra stared at strike three, but it was a pitch Hudson said was a hanging splitter.
"It was bad enough that he didn't swing at it," Hudson said, smiling. "But it dropped in there for a strike."
Hudson said he was anxious as he took the mound and that led to command that was "hit-and-miss." Manager Bruce Bochy graded his new starter on a different curve.
"A great job by him," Bochy said. "It's been a long time, but he looked sharp."
The lone blip came on a play that Hudson hasn't yet practiced. It was only last week that he started doing fielding drills, and even then he often had to sneak into a large group of pitchers because the Giants want Hudson to take it slowly this spring. Hudson hasn't had any setbacks with the surgically repaired ankle and said he has put the injury out of his mind.
When the fourth batter of his season hit a grounder to first, Hudson didn't have a flashback to Young. But another professional athlete crossed Hudson's mind as Chavez, his former A's teammate, raced down the line.
"I probably could have caught it," Hudson said. "But I would have felt like Wes Welker going over the middle with a linebacker looking at me. I'm not sure spring training is the right time to do that."
"I'm just following the (trainer's) rules," Scutaro said, shrugging.
Bochy said Scutaro is on track to play in a game late next week.
For more on the Giants, see Alex Pavlovic's Giants Extra blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/Giants. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/AlexPavlovic.


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Chester Beach papers, 1846-1999, bulk circa 1900-1999
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Beach, Chester, b. 1881 d. 1956
Active in New York, N.Y.
Collection size: 7.3 linear feet
Collection Summary: The Chester Beach papers measure 7.3 linear feet and are dated 1846-1999, bulk circa 1900-1999. Biographical material, project files, business records, correspondence, artist-designed Christmas cards sent and received by the Beach family, artwork by Beach and others, scrapbooks, printed material, and photographs document the Beaux Arts sculptor's work and professional activities, as well as his family's efforts to exhibit and sell work from the estate.
Biographical/Historical Note: Chester Beach (1881-1956) was a sculptor and medalist in New York, N.Y.
The Chester Beach papers were donated in 2009 by the estate of Eleanor Beach Fitchen, Chester Beach's daughter, through her grandson and executor, John Fitchen.
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