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Behind the rosier economic numbers
by USAA
By Matt Freund, CIO of USAA Mutual Funds
This has been a good week for economic news in the U.S. The latest manufacturing numbers show accelerating production and demand in May, marking the fourth-straight month of improvements. Auto sales were up in double-digit fashion last month, and construction spending hit a five-year high in April. These reports add to the gathering evidence that the national economy is getting healthier.
How this good news impacts the stock and bond markets is a different issue. There's a tendency to assume that a strengthening economy is a positive for stocks and a negative for bonds, but the relationship is not that direct or that simple. As we saw between 2009 and 2013, the stock market can roar forward even when the economy is shifting between neutral and reverse.
The big question for stock investors now is not, "Is the economy growing?" What they should be asking is, "Is the economy growing fast enough and reliably enough to produce the revenue and earnings gains needed to justify current stock valuations?"
On the fixed income side, the taper of the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing policy was bemoaned as the coming kiss of death for bonds. The Fed has cut its QE stimulus nearly in half since January, a course of action that was widely expected to send interest rates higher and bond prices lower. It hasn't happened, at least not yet — bond prices are just off their highs for the year as demand remains high.
We have long believed that, while interest rates would rise over the longer term, this rise would be much more gradual than the market was expecting. This notion of "lower for longer" leads back to what we're seeing in the economy.
First, the Great Recession of 2007-09 certainly earned its capital letters for being the worst economic downturn in the U.S. in eight decades. Making it worse was the fact that it was a global "balance-sheet recession" created when individuals, companies and governments found themselves overwhelmed by debt. Recovery from a balance-sheet recession tends to be slow and fragile, as we've been seeing in this case. The last three took, on average, more than 15 years to work through, and interest rates tended to stay low for most of that span.
Then there's the on-again, off-again economic growth pattern seen since late 2013. The consensus is that bad winter weather was to blame, but we're not entirely convinced. Parts of the U.S. where the weather was fine also lagged, while Canada, where the weather was at least as bad, fared better.
Many of those who support the weather theory point to the second quarter's improving numbers and predict a growth upswing in the second half of 2014. It would be great if it happened. We think growth will be OK in the second half, though it will likely fall short of the 3 percent-plus growth expectations at the beginning of the year. The market is working very hard to justify higher valuations, but at the end of the day, what we're seeing from investors is modest momentum driven more by complacency than anything else.
The Fed's three rounds of QE since 2010 were conceived as a way to try to accelerate the recovery process. But each time the Fed sees blue skies and starts pulling back on QE, deflationary forces re-emerge and push down bond yields. Exactly why this is occurring is not clear, though we suspect it may indicate that the economy has not yet progressed to the point where it can support sustainable growth without the Fed's helping hand. Fed Chair Janet Yellen has hinted that she may be thinking similar thoughts.
Of course, the U.S. is not alone in this predicament. In Europe, some sort of stimulus is expected this week by the European Central Bank to try to goose a little more growth and to back a little farther away from its deflationary chasm.
The choice there to date has been a tough one: either imposing a longer period of austerity on the eurozone periphery (a course of action that so far has devastated the prospects of an entire generation of young people) or imposing more inflation on Germany, which would run counter to that nation's economic DNA. The ECB is seeking a third path, one that might buy the eurozone some time to try to grow its way out of its problems. The question is whether any action by the ECB will be enough to have a chance at achieving the desired result.
USAA Investments Managed Portfolio Outlook
Our view of caution toward U.S. equities remains unchanged — we are underweight U.S. large caps and small caps. While signs point to continued recovery of the U.S. economy, valuations are no longer cheap, and profit margins are near record highs. The USAA Income Stock Fund seeks dividends and dividend growth as contributors to total return.
We are tactically underweight fixed income, primarily to fund a deployable cash position. Within fixed income, we prefer areas of the market that are more credit-sensitive and less sensitive to changes in interest rates, such as investment-grade corporate bonds and high-yield bonds. The USAA Intermediate-Term Bond Fund and the USAA High Income Fund fit this profile.
We are overweight to assets that are positively correlated to inflation expectations. The USAA Real Return Fund provides potential protection against the risks of long-term inflation.
We are overweight non-U.S. developed markets and emerging markets based on relative valuations. Though they have been hit especially hard recently, we believe that emerging markets remain attractive. Along with compelling valuations, they offer an interesting long-term prospect for growth. The USAA Emerging Markets Fund offers exposure to stocks in less-developed countries.
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>Cabbies in the Movies
ROBERT DE NIRO'S TURN IN TAXI Driver may have made cabs as darkly forbidding as Psycho made motel showers. Except to actors, that is, who always relish the chance to climb inside and take the wheel. This week, Conspiracy Theory moviegoers can flag down cabbie Mel Gibson, who joins Bruce Willis (The Fifth Element) among this year's hailable heroes. Why the fascination? Cabdrivers are men of mystery with "a kind of cowboy, gypsy quality," says Conspiracy screenwriter Brian Helgeland. "There's always potentially more there than meets the eye...some past there you don't know about or another life going on when the cab is parked and put away."
Gibson's paranoid, Net-surfing New York City taxi driver may be uniquely '90s, but Hollywood's yellow streak began long ago. In 1928's Speedy, Harold Lloyd took Babe Ruth for a wild ride. Spencer Tracy (1937's Big City) and James Cagney (1932's Taxi!) took spins in the front seat. Recent cabbies have included Mr. T (D.C. Cab, 1983) and Winona Ryder (1991's five-stories-in-five-taxis flick Night on Earth). But few come close to real life, says L.A. cabbie (and comic) Naja Divi, 33. "De Niro was about 30 percent right—slobby and tired and all crazy," he says. But 1989's Look Who's Talking? "They got John Travolta driving a cab, and all of a sudden a beautiful girl gets in, and then la-di-da. Man, stuff like that never happens!"
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"We have a large patch of nettles in our garden that we leave for the insects and butterflies." Terri Wilson
"I write letters to my MP on environmental issues." Mrs J Gasson
"These are some of the things I do to attract birds bees, butterflies and insects to my garden which is quite small.We have an apple tree from which we hang feeders with sunflower seeds we have 2 small domed feeders for the smaller birds which my goldfinches love, also we have 2 squirrel proof feeders not to stop squirrels, however we seem to attract large amounts of wood pigeons and collard doves but also enjoy a healthy brood of sparrows and this year our fat balls have been very popular with the jackdaws, and they all seem to enjoy the nuts .we have a hedgehog home which has been a success with mice and do get regular visits from a hedgehog I like to leave him out some raisins. Last year we added a butterfly box and bee box all additions to our insect box. Under one of our larger hedges we leave a pile of logs for the insects to enjoy. Last year we planted a lovely buddlia to attract the butterflies and recently planted a number of wild flowers which we hope bees and butterflies will enjoy and of course we always make sure there is a steady supply of fresh water in our two bird baths.And last of all on occasion we have seen a lovely escapee parrot in our tree hanging upside down whilst he helps himself to nuts..." Maria Bradburn
These are just a few examples of how people are Stepping Up for Nature. We'd love to hear your story... contribute to the thread by telling us how you are Stepping Up.
Thanks everyone, Emily
So far, I have written an email to Brussels about Pillar 2 funding in the CAP. I added a significant amount of what I see around me here in semi-rural South Wales.
I have made my garden more wildlife friendly, and put in a butterfly and bee garden, which is slowly coming to life.
I have a draft letter to go to my local MP about this factory site on which I work. The factory is due to close by this time next year, it is a wildlife rich habitat. Realistically, I cannot stop whatever they want to put here, but I can hope to preserve the trees and hedgerow that surround the site. They are home to at least 3 types of hawkmoth, a considerable number of birds, including less numerous ones for this area such as blackcap, redwings and garden warblers.
I have more planned in my enforced lesuire time from when I am made redundant! The devil makes work for idle hands!
Hey Ant, that all sounds great - except the redundancy of course. ( I was made redundant when I was 61 so of course had no hope of getting another job so I feel for you) but you sound as if you will be very busy anyway! If you want more help with the factory site let us know. I am often down near Llandovery where my dearest friend lives so I can get folks there to help with petitions etc. In fact I am planning to be down there for a couple of days in a fortnight.
Good luck!
Hi All,
I have described where we live in the "Introduction" thread so you can see we have what virtually amounts to a Nature Reserve to care for. I have been thinking about what we do and realise that although we do quite a bit for the birds, small mammals amd bats that share our patch we don't pay enough attention to the insects around. We have a huge variety, that much I do know but I cannot name more than a fraction and I have little real knowledge of their requirements. So..... I am dusting off the insect ID book, I've signed up to www.buglife.org.uk and I am going to get serious about creepy crawlies.
Then there's the ferns that grow in our patch of temperate rainforest - think there's about 8 species ....... but maybe they'll have to wait till next year. After all they seem to be flourishing!!
I saw this thread a few days ago, and I've been thinking of how I actually help nature.
Well I guess there are the small things, such as feeding the birds, and using a wide variety of seeds and feeds to attract and suit different species, I also provide water in various places and in different forms to be of use to a wide variety of creatures as possible, such as my Hedgehog visitors, birds, and the sneaky mice.
I don't use pesticides, or slug pellets or weed killers, I don't really need to.
I've also re-designed my garden to attract more creatures such as planting a crab apple for flowers and fruit, I have sown a small wildflower patch in what was my failing veg patch, and I have also planted many wildflower plug plants around the garden with excellent results.
I have Primulas, Ragged Robin, Knapweed lots of Scabious and many others all doing well and attracting the bees and butterflies.
I have built a small but perfectly formed and very busy wildlife pond which now has Palmate Newts using it as well as frogs and all sorts of insects.
I have also placed in my garden 2 winter hedgehog houses, (apparently different from summer houses) in the garden and both have been use, (By hedgehogs) at some point over the winter. I also built a wildlife stack, I copied the one the RSPB first built at Gardeners World Live a few years ago, and they also gave me the Primula seeds which are now the plants all over my garden.
I also have put up several different types of nest boxes, unfortunately all occupied by spiders at the moment.
I have planted several blackcurrant bushes around the garden just for the blackbirds to use the currents and the aphids to use the leaves; as a result I've seen the Blue Tits using the aphids.
Then there are what I call the medium things, I have signed petitions, written to my MP through the Campaigning section of the RSPB website.
Bought books on insect ID, buy items from RSPB Shop, including the chocolate, buy RSPB badges, joined the RSPB, joined my local wildlife trust, joined other organisations such as Buglife and Bumble Bee conservation.
I make a point of listening to the excellent saving species podcast from the BBC, and the Natures Voice Podcast from the RSPB.
I read up on environmental matters, I buy books... lots of them, on natural history subjects I want to know more about.
I've gone to lots of talks and walks on natural history subjects.
Then what I call the big things, because I wanted to know more, to gain more knowledge to be able to make positive informed choices and make a difference to the wellbeing of the environment I started a two year Practical Ecology and Wildlife Conservation Course in autumn 2009 and I'm due to finish end of August 2011.
This course has shown me subjects such as River Ecology, Grassland Ecology, woodland Ecology, Bird Mapping, Insect Identification, the facts about GM crops, All about Biodiversity and why its declining, mans effect on the planet, habitat management and so much more.
I've found the changes I've made in my own garden have made big and beneficial differences to the creatures that use my garden. Just ask all those House Sparrows out there on the feeders right now.
Well if you're still reading after all that, well done. I had a long think about what I wanted to say and I did it.
A lady posted on twitter this morning (Sunday) a phrase:
If you're aware, then you're more likely to care
That phrase prompted this thread, again sorry about the length.
We are spending time doing bird surveys in our local area and have turned out with the local countryside volunteers doing task varying from stone walling to balsam removal.
Currently writing my regular article for my local RSPB local group.
It's called 'Campaign Corner' and reports on past campaigns I've asked the members to take part in (Peat-free compost/Lydd airport etc/LttF) and reminds them of the latest ones like Stepping Up.
I am also asking everyone to take part in the Safeguard our Sea Life campaign which can be accessed here (bottom right hand of screen):
It's just a simple e-petition. You don't have to write anything so super easy! This will ensure that seabirds are protected as part of the new Marine Conservation Act.


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Craigslist spoke to Yahoo, Salon.com, the venture arm of Bertelsmann in addition to Google and Warburg Pincus about purchasing shares of stock from disgruntled stockholder Phillip Knowlton in 2004. Craigslist also talked to Mr. Knowlton about acquiring his shares directly. The company had also received an inquiry from Kleiner Perkins, but they were unwilling to sign an NDA.
Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster revealed the names of companies interested in Craigslist stock during his testimony in the eBay v Craigslist trial unfolding in Georgetown Delaware.
Mr. Buckmaster said he had a number of meetings with Google - somewhere between 5 - 10 meetings. Google was interested in purchasing Phillip Knowlton's shares, but it became apparent to them that Google only wanted to purchase 100 percent of the company.
The first meeting Mr. Buckmaster had with eBay was May 2004 with Garrett Price over beer and chicken wings. "Garrett was very cordial and complimentary. He knew the skeleton of the negotiations with Google and why they had broken off." Mr. Price said he knew people personally in the Google M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) department there.
"He (Mr. Price) said unlike Google, it was eBay's common practice to purchase minority stake and used Mercardo Libre" as an example.
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OK first, calipers aren't that accurate. They are a decently accurate and easily accessible though. A "accurate" measurement requires a "BodPod," water tank, an Xray or an Autopsy (seriously).
The electronic scale is completely worthless and shouldn't even be looked at, except to provide amusement.
Tape tests when properly administered are fairly accurate.
My results:
HealthCentral Tape Test: 4.6%
Army Tape: 4%
Caliper Test: 5.5%
Electronic Scale: 18%, yeah worthless.
Actual is probably closer to 7% because of fat distribution. So all the tape test and caliper tests are fairly close and a good way to track your progress.
GNC has a plastic caliper for about $15, comes with directions and a chart. It's OK, but can be tricky to get repeatable results.


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The O&G Magazine Spring 20011 edition is titled Indigenous Health to articles derived from presentations to the second RANZCOG Indigenous Women's Health Meeting, which was held in Cairns at the beginning of June. These articles are preceded by an excellent introduction from Dr Margaret O'Brien, chair of the College's Indigenous Women's Health Committee, which emphasises the importance the College places on contributing to improvements in the health of Indigenous women, and which amply fulfils the function of an editorial around our main theme.
You will also find two articles about the state of obstetric care in our near neighbour, Papua New Guinea (PNG). One is a short piece from Médecins Sans Frontières; the other describes a remarkable and concerning study undertaken by a PNG obstetric registrar, Dr Barry Kirby, on maternal mortality in Milne Bay Province. The contrast with Australian practice could not be greater. At the end of these articles are details of ways in which Australian practitioners can help colleagues in PNG to reduce numbers of maternal deaths in that country. You will also find most of our usual features, including a review of antibiotic use in pregnancy, a treatment update on induction of pregnancy, Journal Club and a Q&a that addresses parvovirus in pregnancy. The gynaecology management update has been held over until the Summer edition.
View the O&G Magazine Vol 13 No 3 Spring 2011: Indigeous Health edition.
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Learning to become aware of the things that happen to us helps us realize that chances for greater growth are always present. Opportunities are not handed to us; we have to train ourselves to see where they lie. Becoming more attentive means that as we are more able to see to the details of our lives we will be able to see that the world holds endless possibilities. Understanding this simple fact is the key to seizing them. By opening your eyes today, you will be able to let go of your fears about what the future holds and instead become receptive to the mysterious workings of the universe.
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This soft Fleece Dinosaur from Debbie Buckland is a great gift for your little boy! It's so fun sewing stuffed animals, and who can resist this cute stuffed dinosaur? Made from polar fleece, this easy sewing project is soft for even the youngest of dino lovers!
- Polar fleece
- Main body 31″ long and 11″ high cut out and unstuffed (cut 2)
- Spine piece is 33″ long (cut 1)
- Underbelly 62.5″ long and 2″ wide (cut 1)
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- Stuffing
- 2 small buttons
- Hand draw or find a dinosaur template. See our measurements above.
- Pin spine between both sides of the body pieces.
- Top sew in place.
- With your underbelly strip cut a point in the material…. this goes on the tail end…
- Now pin the underbelly to the dino body… one side at a time….
- At the head do the following….
- Cut a tip then pinch between your fingers and trim – then pin the "underbelly part"
- Make sure you leave an opening on one side of the belly.
- Top sew making sure you leave that opening on one side of the belly.
- Now stuff your dinosaur…. I used an old pillow inside for stuffing.
- Now sew or hand sew the belly closed.
- Sew on the button eyes. This is also a good time to make sure all your seams are closed.
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Lesson Plan
A Creative Presentation
- Grades: 6–8
- Unit Plan:
- Draw conclusions and make inferences about the text.
- Use skimming and scanning techniques.
- Analyze figurative language: imagery.
- Use graphic representations such as charts, graphs, pictures, and graphic organizers as information sources and as a means of organizing information and events logically.
- Classify and organize information by categorizing and sequencing.
- Present their research findings in a variety of formats.
- Multiple copies of a variety of Gary Paulsen chapter books
- Pencil and paper
- Poster board
- Glue
- Scissors
- Crayons and/or markers
- Construction paper
- Index cards
- Rubric for Presentation Speeches printable (PDF)
Set Up and Prepare
- Gather multiple copies of Gary Paulsen's books so that the students can independently read a variety of his work. Check your school and local libraries, your Scholastic Book Club Order form, and ask your students to bring in books they might have. See my booklist for suggestions.
- Make sure you have enough Paulsen books for each group to have two at a time, as indicated in Step 5.
- Prepare one piece of poster board per group, in a variety of colors if possible.
- Borrow scissors, glue, crayons, markers, and construction paper from art teachers if necessary.
- Ask students to bring in index cards or supply some of your own. Gather 10 cards per group.
- Determine groups of 3-4 students each. You may want to use the same groups from Lesson One.
- Copy the Rubric for Presentation Speeches printable for each group. Determine the due date and write the information onto each sheet.
Part I - Skimming and Scanning
Step 1: Introduce the lesson as one of discovery. Explain to the students that they are groups of investigators looking for clues, and all the evidence they need is in the collection of Gary Paulsen books.
Step 2: Assemble the groups together and distribute the Rubric for Presentation Speeches to each.
Step 3: Read the project description aloud, and review the requirements of the rubric.
Step 4: Model a search for imagery by selecting any chapter book in the Paulsen collection. It is most convincing if you grab a book from the stack without looking, as it proves the point that the imagery can be found in any book. While looking at the students, open to a random page. Usually on that very page or a couple of pages before or after, a great example of imagery can be found. Read your example aloud to the students, and ask the students if it is an example of sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell. Check for understanding by asking the students how they know which sensory detail it is.
Step 5: Set the following base rules for each group.
Each group should consist of 3-4 students, as more or less in the group does not tend to work smoothly.
Each group is to only have 2 Paulsen books at a time. Students have to return a book before using another one. Otherwise, one group might monopolize the use of certain books.
Because working in groups is a privilege, the noise level needs to stay at a reasonable level.
Part II - Work and Present
Step 6: Students will find at least two quotes per sense, for a total of 10 quotes. The students should write the quote on an index card with the name of the novel and the page number on which the quote was found at the bottom of the index card. This card will then be placed on the poster board in a way that clearly categorizes each quote. The students may be creative with the display by using the art supplies to create a beautiful project.
Step 7: Allow students time to complete the project. Decide whether to schedule the whole period for the work or a partial amount based on the other instruction you have planned. I usually schedule the whole 60-minute class period, and it usually takes us about three to four periods.
Step 8: When groups have completed the project, allow time for presentations. You may choose to have students present as a group and discuss their three favorite examples of imagery from their display. I usually schedule presentations after I have displayed the poster boards in the hallway or around the room, where I have allowed my students to take a "gallery walk" and observe the displays.
Supporting All Learners
Students of different levels can be grouped together for this project, or you may choose to use ability groups. One reason to use ability grouping is that you will be able to observe the lower-level students and work with groups that need more help. In this case, you may want to modify the requirements for a group and therefore change the rubric. This should only be used in extreme cases.
Also, some students struggle with the physical act of cutting and pasting or copying quotes in handwriting. If possible, allow these students to create a PowerPoint presentation of the examples of imagery and complete the project digitally.
Lesson Extensions
Have students peruse other favorite chapter books for imagery. Make a list of which authors use a great deal of imagery and which seem to have used none. Post this list in the classroom as a suggested list of interesting authors whose works need to be read more often. Discuss with the students why the use of imagery is such an effective tool for writers to use.
Home Connection
Have the students check the newspaper for sensory details. How many examples can they find? Have the students speculate why this is so.
- Complete a group project.
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WARREN - A 48-year-old Howland man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for beating his sister and slitting both sides of her throat in the home they shared on Howland Springs Road.
Bradley Milligan will be eligible for parole after 20 years.
According to his attorney, David Rouzzo, Milligan took the plea offer, admitting to the charge of aggravated murder, to avoid a traumatic trial his family would have to observe.
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Bradley Milligan, left, appears with his attorney David Rouzzo, right, as Veronica Baragona, center right, daughter of murder victim Laura Michael, and neighbors Michael, third from right, and Dreama Lamantia, right, look on in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court on Thursday.
Trumbull County Common Pleas Judge Ronald Rice said Milligan could have also faced life in prison without parole or parole eligibility after 30 or 25 years if convicted by a jury.
In an initial search of the home on Dec. 18, Howland police found the bludgeoned body of Laura Michael, 51, in a light-colored blanket in Milligan's basement bedroom, which was locked. Police also found a utility knife in his right rear pocket and considerable evidence, including blood on his work boots.
In January, Rice unsealed an affidavit used by Howland police to gain a warrant to search the home at 8762 Howland Springs and to get a DNA sample from Milligan after he was arrested. The affidavit points out that the woman's daughter, Katina Baragona, was at the house when police arrived and noticed her mother's purse and cigarettes were still at the house and didn't match details of the story that Milligan had given police.
Milligan said nothing before Rice handed down the sentence.
''I still love you, Uncle Brad,'' said Veronica Baragona, another of Michael's daughters. ''I wish he would have apologized, but he has problems. There were so many signs before this happened.''
Milligan had a history of abusing his sister and was convicted of domestic violence in 2012 after Michael told police he had assaulted and threatened to kill her. Police and relatives said he had lived with his sister "off and on" for the past two years.
''I wish I would have heard her scream. I could have called someone,'' said good friend and neighbor Dreama Lamantia. ''No one trusted him because of the alcohol.''
Lamantia and Baragona both delivered impact statements in court and both explained afterward that Michael always forgave her brother and continued to take him in despite the problems that seemed to be brought on by his drinking.
''She (Michael) always opened that door for you. She would have died for you. I hope you don't ever got out (of prison),'' Lamantia told Milligan in her impact statement.
Assistant county prosecutor Michael Burnett dismissed an additional charge of aggravated robbery against Milligan, who stole his sister's car after the murder.
Officers said they immediately became suspicious of the story that Bradley Milligan was telling them.
Milligan told them he had left the home three days earlier and only arrived back there moments before the police did. He said his sister also left the home about the same time, and he wasn't sure where she was.
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Since 2014, Warwick Racing has evolved to feature an extracurricular aspect, alongside the academic projects. The role of developing a car to compete in Formula Student has now become available to all Warwick students, allowing students of all degree streams and all years to take part. As a result of this our team has grown to almost 90 members, and looking towards the 2015/2016 year we hope to increase this even more as we begin work on WR6 to compete in the 2016 competitions.
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Martha Earnhardt, public information officer for the Alabama Department of Public Safety, says the simultaneous raids were conducted Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation.
Earnhardt says an undetermined amount of cash and one gun were also confiscated during the raids.
The raids were completed by 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Earnhardt said ABI agents were assisted by Alabama State Troopers and deputies from the Walker County Sheriff's Office.
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DAY THREE?Forty-one of the 42 pitchers and catchers invited to camp have reported and are working out?RH Juan Sandoval reported today after being delayed by visa issues?RH Dane De La Rosa, who cleared waivers and was invited to camp on Monday, is the only one yet to report?RH Jeremy Hellickson, LH Matt Moore, LH Jake McGee, RH Alex Cobb, RH Chris Archer and newcomer RH Jake Odorizzi were among those who threw their first bullpen sessions today.
Fourteen of the 23 position players (excluding catchers) have checked into camp in advance of Saturday?s report date?OF Wil Myers and OF Jason Bourgeois reported today.
Outfielder Wil Myers
On the crowd of front office staff watching his first BP session: ?I didn?t really notice it too much, but I didn?t want to take it as added pressure or anything. I just wanted to go out there and get my work done. ? I had some nerves when I first stepped in. I just wanted to take a couple good swings just to relax a little bit, but I think it went well.?
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By Chris Mercer | 9 January 2013
Gluten-free foods specialist Van's Natural Foods has launched a line of cereals, crackers and snack bars.
California-based Van's said today (9 January) the range will hit grocery aisles from this month. The group has also launched gluten-free waffles within its flagship frozen range.
As well as being gluten-free, the new range of breakfast cereals, crackers and snack bars are marketed as free from artificial flavours and colourings, and high fructose corn syrup.
Van's marketing director, Sarah Meis, said: "Our new breakfast and snack-time options are so good the whole family will love them whether or not they realise they are gluten free and filled with healthy whole grains and fibre."
Van's wholegrain cereals carry a suggested retail price of $3.99, while its whole grain crackers are priced at $2.99. The firm's wholegrain snack bars have a suggested price of $4.49 and will come in chocolate, cranberry almond and peanut butter chocolate flavour.
The new frozen waffles range, which is gluten-, dairy- and egg-free, will be priced at $3.49.
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New products hit store shelves in 2013; new gluten free waffles also added to Van's frozen offerings
VERNON, Calif., Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Van's Natural Foods, the market leader in delicious, better-for-you frozen breakfast foods, brings its healthy eating approach to grocery store shelves with a new line of cereals, crackers and snack bars. Rich in whole grains, including millet, quinoa and amaranth, the new items provide families with great-tasting, nutritious options for breakfast, snacking and meals on the run.
All of Van's cereals, crackers and snack bars are certified gluten free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, offering easy, nutritious choices with great taste the whole family can enjoy. And, like all Van's choices, these delicious breakfast items and snacks feature healthy ingredients without artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors or preservatives.
Van's Whole Grain Cereals (MSRP: $3.99) have a full serving of whole grains and 5 grams of fiber per serving. Available in Honey Nut Crunch and Cinnamon Heaven, these cereals are made with nutrient-rich whole grains, including gluten free oats, brown rice, millet, quinoa and amaranth. Certified gluten free, Van's cereals offer great taste and satisfying crunch - all without dairy, egg, corn, high fructose corn syrup, artificial ingredients, hydrogenated oils or GMO oils.
Van's Whole Grain Crackers (MSRP: $2.99) are crispy, delicious and baked with nutrient-rich whole grains, including gluten free oats, brown rice, millet, quinoa and amaranth. Available in three flavors - Multigrain, Lots of Everything! and Say Cheese! - these gluten free crackers are full of flavor and nutrition, with 16 grams of whole grains per serving - and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Van's Whole Grain Snack Bars (MSRP: $4.49) in Chocolate Chip, Cranberry Almond and Peanut Butter Chocolate, are naturally gluten free and baked with nutrient-rich whole grains. With 8-10 grams of whole grains and 4 grams of fiber per serving, they offer more than four times the fiber of other gluten free bars on the market today. Free of artificial ingredients and high fructose corn syrup, Van's Snack Bars are perfect for breakfast on the run, snack time or an anytime treat.
Van's rounds out its latest 2013 offerings with fiber- and whole-grain-rich Gluten Free Ancient Grains Waffles (MSRP: $3.49). Made from a mix of healthy whole grains including brown rice, millet, teff, buckwheat, amaranth, sorghum and quinoa, Gluten Free Ancient Grains Waffles have 32 grams of whole grains - and 6 grams of fiber - per serving. Egg- and dairy-free, this waffle is a deliciously nutritious way to start the day.
"At Van's, we believe nutritious is delicious, and that you don't have to sacrifice great taste to eat well," said Van's Director of Marketing Sarah Meis. "Our new breakfast and snack-time options are so good the whole family will love them whether or not they realize they are gluten free and filled with healthy whole grains and fiber."
The breakfast and snack items will begin appearing in grocery stores in January, with full distribution expected by summer.
About Van's
Van's Natural Foods, based in Southern California, is the market leader in gluten free and allergy-friendly, natural and organic frozen breakfast and snack foods including waffles, pancakes, French toast sticks, English muffins, hot cereal, cereal, crackers and snack bars. Available at grocery stores and natural food retailers nationwide, Van's product lines include Gluten Free, Power Grains Protein, 8 Whole Grains, Organic, Lite, Minis and Belgian waffles. For more information, please visit www.vansfoods.com.
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The RSI approach works well the majority of the time, but can also miss the mark sometimes. It hit a three-year high of 99.3 in mid-March, but the S&P 500 rose yet another +4% during the next month. After that, the market showed a strong pullback.
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In hindsight, it's easy to see why the market has made such an impressive recent move: the S&P 500 has risen from 1,047 on August 26 to a recent 1,244 -- an 18% gain that works out to be a 60% gain when annualized. The Fed's QE2 is seen as a major liquidity source for stocks, third-quarter results were solid and consumers are looking slightly more confident.
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being sick sucks!
so i been sick for 2 days and i went yesterday to the gym even when i was feeling a lil off my game. yesterday was not as bad as today so i roughed it out and went to practice. by the end of practice i was feeling good but then over night the worse of my 'flu' like symptoms kicked in. so im stuck at home ... i hate missing practice but oh well.
for any boxers out there, when u guys get sick how do u you get better quicker that way you get back in the gym faster. im getting rest and drinking plenty of fluids like water and juice but is there anything else that could help recovery?
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Drink water with drops of real lemon in it. Drink very hot tea, and then lie down in a bed with a lot of sheets to sweat it out. Eat a lot of vitamin C like oranges and lemons.
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never heard of ''sweating it out''
ilness is caused by harmfull bacteria isnt it? sweating it out?
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I get plenty of sleep and take lots of Vitamin C. Seriously, the best thing for you is sleep. Don't be afraid to take a day off from training to let your body rest. That's why it's sick in the first place. Give yourself one good day of rest and I promise you'll feel much better.
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I believe that people shouldn't stress out at all over eating non-primal food if they want to. But if someone doesn't want the pie because it isn't a big deal to them, i.e. having pie doesn't make the event more special for them (and I get it, and it's fine, that thanksgiving means pie to lots of people!), then why do they need to eat the pie??
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It amazes me how someone can turn a 4th of July picnic into such a huge drama fest.
well, it's 'someones' -- a lot of people in the dynamic.
i think it's just like that with family. old patterns, old resentments, old battles. it's really a part of life.
end of the day, i've been teaching myself to ignore stuff. to be non-reactive with family. it's been helpful.
in this situation, i would bring food that would make me happy (enough to share) allow the family to eat whatever they'd like, and eat what i'd like, and change the topic anytime someone tried to pick a fight with me.
i've been doing this with my ILs over skype, and it's been working. I'm hoping that I"ll be able to do it when they are here on holiday.
I know you said she's judgmental and didn't ask for the party to be a pot luck. So what. Bring a hot dish or a dessert or a bottle of wine or both just to be friendly. Seriously I would do this for a 4th of July picnic where I was bringing four hungry children anyway just to be nice. If she gets mad at you for bringing a gift, then maybe she's not really worth your time.
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You can't pick family. You can walk away.
Not worth the stress? Then see ya, and let go.
If your family has nothing better to do than pick on each other...
Maybe in 5, 10 , 20 years, or never y'all can be adult and chose to focus on loving each other for who they are.
If everyone around you is sabotaging your life style or causing problems... maybe your wound a little too tight.
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Don't go....
Or just eat it- I have eaten all of those things except beans (because I don't like them) and pie.... and nothing was that bad. Seriously, corn on the cob is not bad for you on occasion, nor is potato salad. Pig out on chicken and take small portions of everything else. Bring a drink for your kids (pop might be a bad idea for young ones off the sugar). Bring a dish to share.
Or just go and quietly only eat what you can, don't make pronouncements. Just eat your chicken and be quiet about it. Eat before you go, get the kids full of good food.


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Fleet Fuel Economy, Climate Change & Congress
Julia Anastasio, Esq.
Senior Manager of Government Affairs
APWA Washington Office
The rise in oil and gas prices over the past year has renewed focus on fuel consumption in
the transportation sector. Larger concerns over climate change and greenhouse gas
emissions are also fueling the debate and ending years of reluctance to increase the fuel
economy of the cars and trucks on the road today. Public works departments nationwide
are feeling the pinch caused by higher gas prices and increasing environmental mandates.
Rising fuel prices have also captured the attention of Congress who, for the first time in
years, is contemplating changes to federal fuel economy standards to address rising fuel
prices, dependence on foreign oil and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the
transportation sector.
Congress is attempting to address the dual issue of rising fuel costs and concern over
greenhouse gas emissions by proposing changes to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy
(CAFE) standards. CAFE standards are flexible economy averages that manufacturers
must meet each model year. Under the current CAFE standards, separate fuel economy
standards are established for passenger cars and light trucks, which include sport utility
vehicles, vans and pickup trucks. Current CAFE standards require automakers to achieve
27.5 mpg for passenger cars and 22.2 mpg for light trucks. Vehicle fuel economy
standards have not changed in at least two decades.
The Senate was the first to begin considering increasing fuel economy standards when it
took up debate on a larger energy package (HR 6), which includes issues such as fuel
economy standards and renewable and alternative energy standards. A bipartisan group of
senators crafted a compromise measure, known as the Stevens Compromise/fuel
economy compromise (S.AMDT. 1792), which would raise the fleetwide average fuel
economy standards for all cars, trucks and SUVs over a ten-year period from 25 mpg to
35 mpg by model year 2020. From 2011 to 2019 the U.S. Department of Transportation
must set fuel economy standards that are the maximum feasible and ratchet these
standards up to make steady progress toward meeting the 2020 goal of 35 mpg.
Supporters estimate that the new fuel economy standards for cars and light-duty trucks
would save between 2 and 2.5 million barrels per day. Carbon dioxide emissions would
be reduced by 18%, or the equivalent of taking 60 million cars off the road in one year.
The Senate intends to complete work on the larger energy package, including the revised
CAFE standards, before they adjourn for recess in August.
The House will take up CAFE and fuel economy standards when it begins consideration
of a larger energy package shortly after July 4. Check the APWA Advocacy web page
regularly for updates on this issue and others. www.apwa.net/advocacy.
In communities everywhere streets are swept, neighborhoods patrolled and important
business conducted with vehicles owned, operated and maintained by public works
departments. Maintaining a vehicle fleet is a key component of local governments'
operations, yet operating a fleet of vehicles comes at a price. Beyond the monetary cost,
fleet vehicles represent a significant source of air pollution. Also, every gallon of
gasoline or diesel fuel burned releases about 22 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2), the
major pollutant causing global warming. Fleets can play an important role in reducing
global warming and air pollution emissions.
There are a myriad of options and approaches currently available to fleet managers who
are interested in greening their fleet, including alternative fuels, conversion to a hybrid
fleet, or adding a mix of hybrids, CNG, and diesel technologies to reduce fleetwide fuel
consumption within a department, or reduce expenses by replacing fleet vehicles with
leased rideshare vehicles. A comprehensive green fleet strategy begins with an inventory
of fleet vehicles, including types of vehicles, how many there are of each type and the
type and quantity of fuel they use. Second, realistic goals are set for reducing fuel, criteria
air pollutants and carbon dioxide emissions for the fleet. Third, implement green
measures, which may include "rightsizing" fleet vehicles by downsizing and eliminating
vehicles, optimizing vehicle travel, operation and maintenance; substituting other travel
modes or reducing the need to travel; and purchasing fuel efficient, alternatively fueled
and electric vehicles. Effective fleet management can play an important role in reducing
costs and in improving the environment.
For instance, the City of Wilmington, Delaware recently launched a pilot program where
employees from the mayor's office, planning, legal and public works departments will
turn in their City vehicles and instead share two hybrid vehicles provided by
PhillyCarShare-Delaware (a Philadelphia-based group that leases a fleet of vehicles by
the hour). The City will pay $1,400 per month per car share vehicle, which includes
coverage for insurance, gas, maintenance and keeping the cars clean. The City intends to
remove 10 vehicles from its fleet due to the ridesharing program. See "Wilmington pilot
program turns vehicle fleet green," Luladey B. Tadesse, Delaware Online, June 19, 2007.
New York City recently converted many of its garbage trucks to biofuel. Starting July 1,
the City will fuel its fleet of 4,500 garbage trucks with a blend of 5% biodiesel and 95%
regular diesel (referred to as B5), resulting in a 3% reduction in particulate pollution and
decreasing the fleet's greenhouse gas emissions by 5%. Several other cities across the
country, including Seattle, Portland, Berkeley and Grand Rapids, have made the switch to
biodiesel in their garbage fleets over the past few years. See "Garbage trucks spruce up
with biodiesel," Rebekah Kebede, Reuters, June 18, 2007. According to SustainLane
Government 2006 U.S. City Rankings, the top ten alternative fueled city fleets are: Las
Vegas, Nev. (63%), Honolulu, Hawaii (51%), Kansas City, Mo. (45%), Albuquerque,
N.M. (42%), Dallas, Tex. (39%), Denver, Colo. (31%), Phoenix, Ariz. (28%), Los
Angeles, Calif. (25%), Seattle, Wash. (25%) and Portand, Ore. (25%). The rankings are
based on the percentage of city vehicle fleets using alternative fuels including biodiesel,
hydrogen, ethanol, compressed and natural gas, as well as electric vehicles and gas-
hybrid vehicles. See www.sustainlane.us/articles/top_ten_alternative-fueled-
Even if Congress fails to enact more stringent CAFE standards, there are many existing
federal voluntary programs that fleet managers can use when greening their fleet. The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) each
have programs to assist local governments in reducing fuel consumption and in greening
their fleets. The Department of Energy sponsors the Clean Cities Program, which is
designed to advance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United
States by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to reduced fuel
consumption. Clean Cities carries out its mission through a network of volunteer,
community-based coalitions, which develop public/private partnerships to promote the
use of alternative fuels and vehicles, expand the use of fuel blends, encourage the use of
fuel economy practices, increase the acquisition of hybrid vehicles by fleets and advance
the use of idle reduction technologies in heavy-duty vehicles. Visit
www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities for more information. The EPA has numerous programs
and initiatives, including the Clean Diesel Campaign and the Clean Construction USA
partnership programs designed to promote the reduction of diesel emissions from
construction equipment and vehicles. See www.epa.gov/otaq and search for Clean Diesel
Campaign. EPA's Clean Fuel Fleet program provides detailed information on certified
alternative fuel vehicles, lists of certified heavy-duty engines and EPA regulations and
guidance. See www.epa.gov/otaq and search for Fuels and Fuel Additives for more
Fleets play in an important role in containing operations costs and in reducing
contributions of harmful greenhouse gas emissions. This role may increase as Congress
addresses domestic fuel consumption and strives to craft a comprehensive energy policy.
Continue to monitor the APWA Advocacy web page (www.apwa.net/advocacy) for
developments and updates on changes to the CAFE standards and more.
Julia Anastasio monitors legislative and regulatory affairs touching on
environmental issues for APWA members. She can be reached at (202) 218-6750 or


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University of Arizona College of Medicine
|Tucson campus: 1967
Phoenix campus: 2007
|Steve Goldschmid MD (Tucson)
Stuart Flynn MD (Phoenix)
|Total students: 581[1]
Tucson's incoming class: 115
Phoenix's incoming class: 80
|Tucson, Arizona and
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
32°14′27″N 110°56′46″W / 32.24070°N 110.94604°WCoordinates: 32°14′27″N 110°56′46″W / 32.24070°N 110.94604°W
The University of Arizona College of Medicine is the only MD granting medical school in the state of Arizona. It has two campuses: the Tucson campus located at the Arizona Health Sciences Center on the campus of the University of Arizona and the Phoenix campus located in the Phoenix Biomedical Campus (PBC) on the former site of the historic Phoenix Union High School. Both colleges are associated with the University of Arizona, and are governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. Traditionally, the colleges accepted Arizona residents exclusively. However, in Fall 2009 the school changed its policy to allow "highly-qualified" non-residents.[2]
The school was founded in 1967 with a class of 32 students on its Tucson campus.
In 1974, the University of Arizona received $5.5 million USD from the Arizona state legislature to renovate its football stadium. A provision of this legislation (ARS 15-1630) prohibited University Medical Center from performing abortions (unless the mother's life is in jeopardy) or teaching its medical students abortion procedures. This legislation is still in effect, and could potentially impact every public medical school in Arizona, making Arizona the only state which prohibits the teaching of abortion in public universities. To address this issue, Planned Parenthood implemented a rotation for obstetrics and gynecology residents to receive abortion training. Interested residents and medical students have the ability to utilize such resources to study the medical and surgical procedures of abortion. Second and third year Ob/Gyn residents have scheduled time available to pursue training. Medical students may pursue training on an elective basis.
In 2004, the Arizona Board of Regents and the Arizona Legislature approved a plan to expand the medical school to a second, downtown Phoenix campus. The plan includes a rare and historic collaboration between the University of Arizona and Arizona State University, and a partnership with the neighboring Translational Genomics Research Institute. The 16-acre (65,000 m2) campus, centered around the renovated Phoenix Union High School buildings, will eventually be expanded to include students from the College of Pharmacy, buildings for research, as well as an academic hospital. The first 24 students arrived in the fall of 2007, and the program is planned to be expanded to 150 students in the future, more than doubling the number of MD physicians graduating in the state each year.
As of 2008, the college has graduated 3,000 students.[3]
On April 2, 2010, ASU withdrew its partnership with UA for the Phoenix campus, due to state budget cuts.[4]
The standard curriculum is a four-year program which currently graduates approximately 115 students per year. The inaugural class for the Phoenix campus had 24 students, which graduated in 2011. Enrollment at the Phoenix campus will ultimately be increased to 150 per class, and currently trains 80 students per class.
Grades in the first two years are pass/fail. In the last two years, students may choose to do clinical clerkships in either the Tucson or Phoenix area hospitals. Grading in the last two years is Pass/Fail/Honors. This system is based on the curriculum of other schools like Stanford. Curricular highlights include traditional lecture in addition to small group work including case-based learning and team learning. Also, students are paired up with physician-mentors and practice their clinical skills with patients weekly. The college also awards PhD, MD/MPH, MD/PhD, and MD/MBA joint degrees.
Admissions and rankings[edit]
Admissions to University of Arizona College of Medicine is very competitive with over 4000 applicants applying to each of the campuses. Applicants compete for 120 spots in Tucson and 80 spots in Phoenix. Beginning Fall 2010 cycle, both campuses decided to accept extremely qualified out of state applicants with a cap of 25% of the incoming class. Starting Fall of 2012 cycle, this cap was raised to 50%, due to the increase of number of seats in Phoenix campus to 80 students. The College of Medicine, along with most of the medical schools across the country, does not allow international students to take classes unless recommended by a faculty of the college and approval from the Dean under very special circumstances.[5] The average GPA and MCAT for the Class of 2018 was 3.7 and 30.5 respectively.[6] Starting from the Fall 2011 cycle, AMCAS separated the application process between Phoenix and Tucson, allowing students to apply for these campuses separately.
In 2016 U.S. News and World Report ranked University of Arizona College of Medicine at #42 in the U.S. for primary care and ranked #67 for research. University Medical Center, a nationally ranked academic hospital, was ranked #40 in Cardiology & Heart Surgery and #46 in Geriatrics. The College of Medicine ranked #7 among the nation's medical schools for Hispanic students, according to Hispanic Business Magazine.[7][8]
The University of Arizona is home to noted faculty, such as Dr. Andrew Weil.
- ^ UACOM: Fast Facts 2010
- ^ http://www.admissions.medicine.arizona.edu/
- ^ UA College of Medicine - The College
- ^ http://uanews.org/node/31043
- ^ Information for International Students
- ^ Facts and Figures
- ^ .USNews.com: University of Arizona
- ^ http://www.hispanic7.com/university_of_arizona_college_of_medicine_ranked_at_top_in_hispanic_outreach.htm
- ^ a b c d e History and Overview: College of Medicine
- ^ James Dalen: Bio
- ^ UA med school dean leaving after 7 months
- ^ Dr. Keith A. Joiner Is New Dean of UA College of Medicine
- ^ a b http://tucsoncitizen.com/morgue/2008/07/02/89822-dean-of-ua-college-of-medicine-steps-down-in-restructuring/
- ^ Goldschmid Appointed Dean of UA College of Medicine in Tucson
- ^ UA College of Medicine – Tucson Dean Steve Goldschmid Accepts New Executive Clinical Practice Role with AHSC and UA Health Network
- ^ [1]
- ^ a b Stuart Flynn Named Dean of UA College of Medicine - Phoenix in Partnership with ASU


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Green was "excused today for personal reasons," Alabama coach Nick Saban said after the practice.
But when the Tide comes back from spring break for its second practice on March 22, "he will be back," Saban said, "and he will be able to practice."
When Green was suspended last month after reports surfaced that he had broken a team rule, Saban indicated that Alabama was appealing
Saban said today he could not discuss the circumstances involved in Green's suspension.
On Feb. 18, Saban issued a written statement: "There is a situation with Robby and we are currently in the process of determining the facts. To make any kind of announcement on his playing status at this time is completely premature and it is not appropriate to do so until we have a chance to go through due process for Robby and his family. If there is a change in his current status, we will make an announcement once a final determination is made."
When asked today about the due process, Saban said Green has "not been through that." But Saban said Green has been cleared to practice.
"I'll let you know when I get more information," Saban said. "I don't have any new information."
Green was expected to be the front-runner for the starting free safety spot.


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Since I began writing Super-Couponing Tips, I have avoided naming names. My column runs nationally, and my readers patronize many different stores, from Piggly Wiggly in Alabama to Price Chopper in Massachusetts, from Red Apple on the West Coast to Giant Eagle in the East.
But when they ask questions about coupons, my readers name names. And I receive more questions by far about coupon policies at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. than I do for any other chain. So Ill set aside my no names policy to answer questions about the worlds largest grocer.
Q: Is it true that you can get cash back for a coupon overage at Walmart?
A: Absolutely! Coupon overage occurs when the value of your coupon exceeds the cost of the item youre buying. Heres Walmarts policy: If coupon value exceeds the price of the item, the excess may be given to the customer as cash or applied toward the basket purchase.
Just this week, I purchased a 32-count bottle of aspirin at Walmart for $2.22. I had a $3 coupon for any aspirin of this brand, 20-count or larger. Since the coupon exceeded the cost of the aspirin by 78 cents, I was entitled to receive that extra money back in cash or to apply it to another item in my trip. I bought a pound of apples for 98 cents, and the register automatically applied the aspirin coupon overage to the bag of apples. I paid 20 cents for everything.
Q: Cashiers at two Walmarts refused to accept my printed Internet coupons on the grounds that the product vendor wont repay Walmart. Is this true?
A: Does Walmart accept printed Internet coupons? is the most-often-asked question I get from readers about Walmart. I have a plethora of reader emails detailing various instances of a Walmart store turning down printable coupons. Once again, the answer can be found in Walmarts coupon policy: We gladly accept print-at-home Internet coupons. The policy goes on to state that the printable coupons must be valid, scannable and legible.
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At our house in the Catskills (occasional weekend access only) I
installed Slackware 9.1 on my old Dell Dimension L500r. I configured
the root partition too small, and I have to reinstall (thanks to all
of you who helped me identify this problem).
The Catskill woods are very restful, but there is no DSL or
broadband. I replaced the deprecated "Win" modem that came with the
L500r with a modem approved for Linux. When I reinstall, I will
configure the network for PPP.
Here's my question: How do I initiate the dialup? Can I do this from
within the Gnome web browser? Can I do it from the command line?
Thanks & Best Regards,
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THE WHITE HOUSE -- Citing the U.S. military success and an ailing economy at home, President Obama is ready to pull American troops out of Afghanistan. But the move could come at a price.
Nearly a decade after the war began, the president says Americans can take comfort knowing it is winding down.
"We are starting this drawdown from a position of strength. Al Qaeda is under more pressure than at any time since 9/11," Obama said in an address to the nation Wednesday night.
American military personnel will start leaving Afghanistan next month, and by the end of the year, 10,000 troops will be home.
Next summer, 23,000 more will also return, leaving nearly 70,000 in the war zone. Obama says they will also exit at a "steady pace."
For the president, the decision comes at a critical time as he is seeking reelection.
"Jacob, I'm hoping you have something in your 2012 folder that will work here," Obama was overheard saying at a political rally.
Lawmakers from both parties want U.S. troops brought home and public support is sinking fast.
A recent Associated Press poll showed 80 percent of Americans approve withdrawing combat troops and ending U.S. combat operations by 2014.
"If the Afghans don't do the fighting then it shouldn't be done. I mean, we cannot be there fighting for the Afghans," said Arturo Munoz, a senior political scientist at the Rand Corporation.
A 30-year veteran of the CIA, Munoz says the U.S. should focus on training the Afghan army, specifically special forces to work with local tribal defense forces.
"The bottom line is we're leaving. And who's staying? The tribes. That is Afghanistan. So either you work with what is there or you don't," he explained.
But other experts, including military leaders, argue combat operations need more time.
"So really this is not the time to take our foot off the gas. This is time to push our advantage. Take advantage of the gains that we have seen both in terms of bin Laden's killing as well as the gains on the battlefield in southern Afghanistan that we've seen over the last 10 months," said Lisa Curtis of the Heritage Foundation.
However, the president is weighing other factors, including a ballooning deficit, deepening debt and Americans asking how the government can spend billions on a war overseas while so many citizens are suffering at home.
"Over the last decade, we have spent a trillion dollars on war at a time of rising debt and hard economic times. Now, we must invest in America's greatest resource -- our people," Obama said.
Curtis argues there's more at stake than just the current military operation.
"If we draw back too quickly and we leave ourself in a vulnerable position or, God forbid, are even struck by terrorists again, then we'll be worse off economically and it will be even more costly," she said.
Since the war began, at least 1,522 members of the U.S. military have died in Afghanistan. On Thursday, the president visits troops at Fort Drum in New York -- the home of the Army's 10th Mountain Division -- which has served multiple tours in Afghanistan.
Watch below for President Obama's entire speech on the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Obama Set to Unveil Afghan Withdrawal Strategy
Troop Withdrawal Set as Afghan War Progress Murky
McCain: Full Afghan Withdrawal Would be a 'Mistake'
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