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Addie BedfordBPL Member
@addiebedfordLocale: Montana
Companion forum thread to:Sep 10, 2009 at 1:32 pm #1526617
James GealyMember
@surnailzLocale: White Mountains
I think this was all spot on. Now, if only I could suppress my desire to buy more hiking gear…
-jimSep 10, 2009 at 1:41 pm #1526622
Brad GrovesMember
@4quietwoodsLocale: Michigan
Roger, thanks! We've been needing an article like this for a while. Good depth and analysis.Sep 10, 2009 at 2:36 pm #1526643
James HopkinsMember
I am a backpacker of 40 yrs and an engineer of over 25. I have done business with and in China. I truly believe our downfall will be our greed in wanting the most the cheapest. My experience in China has been that intellectual property has no meaning nor do patents. If you manufacture in China expect to see corners cut in quality and in materials. Expect to see counterfeit goods. I have read of cases of counterfeit climbing cams on the big online auctions site. Any one want to take a whipper on one of those?
Should we expect that gear our lives can depend on should be 100% Quality from a country that does milk products with melamine to save money? Propylene Glycol (anti freeze) in tooth paste?
From an engineering perspective with modern technology the labor content in most outdoor products is fairly low. So that is not the real excuse to manufacture overseas.
I like my toys too. And I like a good deal too. But I remember when most of the gear came from California or other places in the US.
If we do not push retailers and companies to sell products made here than at some point we will be all out of good jobs.
As a soldier I am ware of the difficulty that the Army and Marines had in tooling up for the current conflicts. Soldiers are the original backpackers in a way. So it is a bit scary that they almost had to go offshore for field gear for the spec ops boys.
Just something to consider. Because if all we do is farm the design work to India and then make it in China then buy it here where will we be in 20 yrs?
So if there are any of the big players out there reading this like BD, TNF, OR and others, look to the US to set up your factories. Maybe then you will have to contend with less counterfeit items on E Auction sites. I know my local retailer of TNF once received a box of counterfeit TNF in the normal shipment.
As light weight and ultra light weight backpackers we operate in a semi extreme sport with a narrow margin of safety. I would prefer to know with certainty my gear is good.
As an engineer who has had 6 plants I have worked for or with close and move to China or Mexico I would like to think that I can retire or at least work til I need to retire somewhere besides Meglamart.
One other thing that we should all consider is the human cost to buying from China. I have been to the factories there. Safety is an idea not any reality, and the environment is nothing more than a dumping ground. The air was foul and the water in the rivers toxic in eastern China.
Is the future we want to leave one of unemployment pollution?
I am not slamming free trade just saying we need fair trade and to take into account the full costs.
Ok off my soap box and on to the trail.
Have a good weekend.Sep 10, 2009 at 4:16 pm #1526670
Kathy A HandysideBPL Member
@earlymusicusLocale: Southeastern Michigan
What about the impact on American jobs all this outsourcing has had? How much more products could be sold if people weren't unemployed here? I speak from experience as I am currently unemployed. If I still had a job, I'd have completely revamped all my backpacking gear, but I can't afford to, even at the prices of stuff made in China. So companies have lost a bit of custom because I don't have a job; the reason I don't have a job is because the work – medical transcription – has been outsourced to India.
Another consider, vis-a-vis clothing, is fit. Asian people are much smaller than Americans. Chinese-made clothing fits weird and tends to run very small.
I think I will stick to an alcohol stove – no moving parts to worry about. I don't trust the quality of liquid gas stoves that are made in China. A stove can be a dangerous piece of equipment if it's not manufactured properly. I have no desire to end up in a burn ward because the company was being cheap.
I remember when this push for globalization began. I remember our corporatiions reassuring us that, because they would save so much on labor, they could pass the savings on to we, the consumers, and everyone would win. Hah! What I see are people slaving in sweat shops for pennies in other countries, and the items they make being sold here at 1,000 times what the company paid those workers. Case in point: athletic shoes. Where are all the savings we were told about? They are going into Mr. CEO's pockets.
Get back to manufacturing stuff here in America so people have decent-paying jobs and can do what drives our economy: buy stuff. The only ones who really win in the global market are the CEOs and their major stock holders.Sep 10, 2009 at 4:23 pm #1526673
Ross BleakneyBPL Member
@rossbleakneyLocale: Cascades
James Fallows wrote an interesting article about Chinese manufacturing in The Atlantic a couple years ago: http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200707/shenzhen
One of the interesting things it mentioned was that the Chinese consider themselves fast, not cheap. By that, they mean that they can change their design quickly. This makes sense. Modern manufacturing can involve lots of machines (including robots). No matter how cheap the labor, the machines will always be cheaper. But it takes a while to design the machine to the specification. If the specification changes, then it will be a while before the new machines are ready. That is why so many manufacturers decide to go with cheap labor instead of expensive labor (using fancy machines).
If consumers were more tolerant of static and simple design than more or the work would be done by skilled labor using more expensive machines. The biggest example of this is probably shoes. There is no item that I regularly buy that frustrates me more than shoes. The designs are ridiculously complicated, but I have very little choice in the matter (the makers assume I want a complicated, frilly design). Most athletic shoes are like this. The exception, of course, is expensive, high end hiking and climbing shoes, where styles are much simpler (and function is more important).
On a different note, I'm not so sure that the Chinese will follow the same path as Japan, Korea, etc. Those countries all had strong democracies (or they acquired them at some point) and/or strong labor unions. That has really been the pattern for the countries that have established a strong middle class (whether in the East or West). Since China is not a democracy and labor unions have little power, it isn't clear whether they will ever establish a strong middle class or whether they will continue down the route of Mexico, with a handful of successful wealthy people and huge numbers of poor ones. It is too bad that more of the developed world hasn't taken advantage of the approach that worked well for Cambodia. Basically, in return for favorable trade incentives, the Cambodians instituted strong labor laws (http://www.ppionline.org/ppi_ci.cfm?knlgAreaID=108&subsecID=206&contentID=250179). There were some flaws, but in general this seems look a good model for trade between the developing and developed world.
OK, now someone else can use the soapbox.Sep 10, 2009 at 4:27 pm #1526675
Miguel ArboledaBPL Member
@butukiLocale: Kanto Plain, Japan
I can't wait to see what everyone has to say! Should be really volatile reading!Sep 10, 2009 at 6:38 pm #1526705
Roger – good article with excellent tangible examples related to backpacking light. Thanks.
All – here are some numbers, big numbers, concerning three of the countries mentioned in the article…
$4 Trillion (T) is their Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Their exports are $1.4T and imports are $1T
800 million is their labor force
from a 1.3 billion population
exports $1.3T and imports $2T
154 million labor force
307 million pop
exports $190 Billion and imports $193B
11 million labor force
21 million pop
Note that USA economy is over 3x China's, USA exports
are big too, China has over 5x more workers than USA.
In the future, 20 years, 50 years, 100 years, is USA going to have Australia numbers or is China going to have USA numbers, or both?Sep 10, 2009 at 10:46 pm #1526774
Carter YoungBPL Member
@kidcobaltLocale: Western Montana
About five years ago, I saw a formal US Department of Navy request for quotes for gear to outfit a SEAL team. The items were very specific: so many pairs of Scarpa T-2 telemark boots in these sizes, so many Black Diamond gloves, and several variations of Mountain Hardwear Trango tents. It was once common practice for the US military to only buy items either manufactured in the US, or barring that, in a NATO or other defense partner country. The Scarpa boots meet that requirement, but I have no idea what the procurement officer would have said if he/she knew that the gloves and tents were made in China. Political concerns aside, the made in China items are indeed among the best for the stated purpose, and are designed by US firms.
One interesting trend I've noticed is with Patagonia hard shells. In the early '90s, the tags would say made in either Japan or Hong Kong. Then production shifted to the PRC, and now most all of the product line is manufactured in Vietnam. Patagonia has contracts with the US military for long johns, fleece, and both soft and hard shells. The capilene is mostly still made in the US, as is some of the fleece. But other fleece items–and the Dimension parka–carry made in Colombia tags. And some of the ranger green Patagonia items (such as the Houdini or the Mixmaster pants)are made in China. Despite all this moving around, there is no discernible difference in quality. I'd say the same for Arc'Teryx jackets (once from Canada, now China) or Bibler tents (from the US to China). Black Diamond skis were once made in the Atomic factory in Austria, and I know from bitter experience that the quality control was poor in at least one batch of 180cm Havocs. All indications are that the new made in China BD skis are fine.
Vietnamese made Osprey packs seem to have the same quality as those I have from the early days in Santa Cruz or the later move to Colorado, and truth be told, the quality control on Feathered Friends and Western Mountaineering items are hit and miss–despite their US made status.
And how about Valandre moving production to Tunisia, or Rab touting its British heritage, but hiding the (at least on my Summit 900 down bag) country of manufacture very deep inside the interior?Sep 11, 2009 at 10:54 pm #1527094
Brian PeckBPL Member
@brianpeckLocale: North America
I enjoyed the article, though I question if China's advantages are sustainable. Inexpensive labour will be less of an advantage as local costs rise, while greater automation outside China may offset this(tax law willing) and at the same time maintain a real quality differential. However automation may not apply to outdoor gear with small runs and frequent change. Another factor is the hidden cost of air and water pollution. On a subjective basis, these seem to crop up much more frequently in recent years. I live in HK, so am relatively exposed to China-centric news, though this is just casual observation. I wonder if there may be a tipping point which could force the central authorities to enforce the rules quickly. I am not sure if environmental rules were ignored in Japan or Korea when manufacturing first developed, so it would be interesting to hear from someone on this.Sep 12, 2009 at 3:32 am #1527115
Roger CaffinModerator
@rcaffinLocale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe
> I question if China's advantages are sustainable
The simple answer is 'No, of course not'.
But you have to remember that the Chinese domestic market itself is huge. That is going to influence things in ways we do not fully comprehend yet.
From a different perspective, I think we can expect many things to turn around eventually. The cost of labour in China will rise of course, and the cost of automation in the West will fall. At some stage companies are going to look at the indirect costs of distance and shipping delays, language hassles, QC (a disaster most of the time today) and product knowledge, and many will decide to retrieve their manufacturing. But when?
My 2c.
CheersSep 12, 2009 at 3:51 am #1527117
Diplomatic MikeMember
@mikefaedundeeLocale: Under a bush in Scotland
Unless cheap labor is found on Mars, then companies will run out of places to go.
When will it stop? When governments have to step in due to mass unemployment at home. Either that, or another world war to 'create' new markets, and thin out the unemployed.Sep 14, 2009 at 9:41 am #1527475
I have been a BPL member for years and have learned so much from so many of you. I never felt I had much to offer to most threads, given my lower level of expertise. I still don't have much expertise, but do have a strong opinion on this topic.
My first post, for what it is worth.
When I purchase gear for my hobbies I ALWAYS try to find an alternative to items made in communist countries. I have nothing against the citizens of China, Vietnam, or other communist countries, but I have a big problem with their governments. Our country has fought wars, and many Americans have lost their lives in an effort to reduce the power of communism. Why do we know feel we should enrich these same countries? Did we move our business to the Soviet Union during the cold war? It would likely have been cheaper, but I doubt American consumers at the time would have supported "made in Soviet Union". Vodka aside of course.
How many times are we going to hear about poison being used to replace more expensive ingredients to cut costs, before we revolt against buying products from these countries? They allow their own citizens to be poisoned without taking action to protect them. Do we really think that they are looking out for our safety? How much lead/mercury is being put in our products without our knowledge? Are our major companies that are producing their products in China/Vietnam testing them for these issues? We already know they are not, and will not, unless we demand it.
We as consumers still have options, but they are dwindling day by day. We must support products made in countries that care about quality and safety, it is in our best interest after all. What will it be like in 10-20 years for our children? Will they be forced to buy products made by our political enemies, that could be poisoning our people?
I realize that many of the products that we buy have very low risks of being tainted (clothing, shoes, etc) but we as consumers must send a message to our companies that there is a viable business reason to keep making products in democratic countries. I for one will continue to boycott, as much as possible, products that are made in countries where the government ultimately means us harm. China remains a communist empire that is taking advantage of our desire for cheap products, and using the money made to become a more and more powerful enemy. Do we really expect them to magically become a democratic member of society, just because they become more and more wealthy?
Don't buy "made in China"!! Tell your friends and family the same. One at a time we can make a true difference as consumers. We still have a choice, but for how long?
Please don't assume that I am some right wing loony from this post, as nothing could be farther from the truth. I just feel that we can still make a difference if we act now. I am also not a "protectionist" unless that term means that I am trying to protect my family and yours from unsafe products.
Sorry for the rant.Sep 14, 2009 at 12:35 pm #1527523
Dean F.BPL Member
@acrosomeLocale: Back in the Front Range
>> How many times are we going to hear about poison being used to replace more expensive ingredients to cut costs, before we revolt against buying products from these countries? They allow their own citizens to be poisoned without taking action to protect them.
China quite regularly executes people who commit dangerous industrial fraud on the order of the tainted milk or toothpaste incidents. In fact IIRC the milk guy committed suicide to avoid a bullet in the back of the neck and a trip to the organ harvesters…
Which in itself is kind of a disturbing practice…
Honestly, I haven't thought about this issue that much. But:
Yes, China has an awful human rights record. Yes, they are an oligarchic communist country with a proud history of underhanded activities (like shooting down airliners (but then so does the US Navy)). But I'm NOT sure that 'communist' automatically equates with 'enemy' anymore. Many ostensibly communist countries are undergoing rapid democratization since the fall of the Soviet Union. Show their citizens the good life of the West, and they abandon that nonsense pretty quick. Part of that is trading with them.
Even China.
Would I have preferred that Tienanmen Square had led to more reform? Of course. And reform will come to China. If nothing else as technology advances they cannot keep their current level of censorship up forever, and as information in China becomes free and the government can't keep their dirty laundry secret any more the citizenry will force change. Even if their standard of living is decent.Sep 14, 2009 at 12:55 pm #1527534
Although I don't have access to this article, the comments are interesting. However, I partly disagree that China is technically "Communist" anymore as over half of their GDP is produced in the private sector without government intervention. There are many many upwardly mobile (and downright poverty stricken ) Chinese citizens, just as there is in America and most other "western" countries.
However, as a rapidly developing country I absolutely feel that market pressure needs to push China (and India etc…) to produce goods that are of a suitable standard and minimal environmental impact. Basically we need to help developing countries (not just "Communist" ones) to raise their game. How we do this is a puzzle to me…China is soon to be the biggest English speaking (and capitalist) nation on earth, followed by India, so it shouldn't be that hard to communicate our consumer gripes and complaints and have them understood.Sep 14, 2009 at 4:03 pm #1527569
Roger CaffinModerator
@rcaffinLocale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe
Hi Lynn
> China is soon to be the biggest English speaking (and capitalist) nation on earth,
> followed by India, so it shouldn't be that hard to communicate our consumer gripes
> and complaints and have them understood.
I'll pass on whether either China or India speak the Queen's English … (check any call centre)
But I will comment on your assumption that it might be easy to get the Chinese to listen and act on complaints. I know people who have worked with and in China, and they would either roar with laughter at your comment, or break down into pathetic hysterical sobbing. Probably the latter. Sigh – they have a LONG way to go.
A friend of mine had to return an entire shipment of jackets once: they had sewn the sleeves on back to front.
CheersSep 14, 2009 at 4:12 pm #1527574
Todd ForbesMember
I noticed that American's sense of entitlement was mentioned a few times in this article, and one has to only look as far as the United Auto-workers Union to see a perfect example of this.
Unions killed a LOT of manufacturing in America, and if you ever worked for or around one you understand this. Union promote horrible work ethics where people who perform and punished rather than rewarded, and their work is often substandard but they DEMAND the same pay & benefits of a skilled, educated professional just because the live in America.Sep 14, 2009 at 4:25 pm #1527579
Peter RattenburyMember
@mountainmuleLocale: Australia
Remember not so long ago 'Made in Japan' was avoided as a synonym for shoddy?
No longer; these days Japanese build is the benchmark. Why? Because they needed the American consumer market in order to survive.
Export or die; that is what drove the Japanese. They needed the world market, particularly the American consumer market.
It will be fascinating to see if the drive for quality which we saw in Japanese manufacturing [ just think cars and cameras ] will flow on to the Chinese.
China may be ruled by a communist government, but they have a real challenge to turn their vast domestic market into a competitive mercantile capitalist society.
They can't have it both ways; that is what will be fascinating in the next few decades. Will a growing Chinese middle class demand better quality goods along with greater personal freedoms?Sep 14, 2009 at 4:54 pm #1527584
"Will a growing Chinese middle class demand better quality goods along with greater personal freedoms?"
Absolutely. It is already happening on a large scale. Our country is a very popular destination for young Chinese to come and go to English schools, undertake post graduate diplomas, medical training and employment without many restrictions. They leave with a world class education and a good grasp of English. They all bring laptops, cell phones, PDAs, iPODs etc…and are very bright and hard working people. They take on new suggestions and ideas happily and work hard to get a good result. They are just like us.
I really believe that China WILL undergo a drive for quality, safety, fair employment and environmental awareness, but it won't happen over night. It is a Communist government that encourage capitalist expansion and profits. It it really a Hybrid political/economic society that is trying to evolve with the times.Sep 14, 2009 at 5:08 pm #1527587
China is indeed still a communist nation (making money, but still communist). When was the last time a democratic vote took place (even a rigged one)? What power do the people have over their leadership? Disobey, get shot. Organize a group, they bring tanks.
The communist leadership has in the past opened the door to "capitalist" opportunities that they felt were in their interest, only to slam the same door shut as soon as they felt it had gotten out of hand. This will likely happen again, we will see. An uprising is unlikely given the size of their military-literally millions of soldiers.
As far as the amount of GDP coming from capitalism, I respectfully disagree. Most western companies attempting to do business in China are forced (by government intervention) to include Chinese partners (usually at 40-50% plus levels) in all business activities/profits. This does not happen here (USA, and all allies that I can think of), and puts our "democratic" businesses at a significant disadvantage. This is not capitalism, it is a communist government taking advantage of our desire to spread our "capitalist" ideas and consumer society. Do you really think that the senior leadership in China is moving toward democracy? We should not underestimate their intelligence by believing that they will all of a sudden change their way of doing things. They have done things their way for much longer (thousands of years) than we western allies have. They know exactly what they are doing.
My overall impression of the idea of "backpacking light" is a return to simplicity (and of course light weight), which I completely agree with. Why not simplify by buying less, but buying "democratic"?
You may spend more per item, but will be
1. supporting allies/democracy
2. combating, instead of supporting, significant human rights issues
3. not filling up landfills with disposable junk (how much made in china crap have you just thrown away because it is so cheap to replace)
4. most likely be buying higher quality products that will cost you less in the long run
Not to mention not buying products that could contain poison. Let's not forget all the instances of products being found here in America with "outlawed" substances made in China. Remember the recalls of toys over the years? If you poison children you have absolutely no regard for anything but evil. How many things do we have in our homes that were never tested? Some people have homes that were built with this stuff-see Chinese Drywall. I am sure that none of us think that our government is actually capable of protecting us from the millions of products that we import. How many of those things do we touch, drink from, eat off of, etc?
I'm just saying take where things are made into account. We consider need, price, ounces/grams, color, size, among many other things. I am arguing to take the origin of the products we buy seriously, as it really does matter in the long run.
The United States is seriously in debt to China (#1 holder of US Government bonds) so do not expect our leadership to actually do much to upset our landlord. We as individuals are left to do what we can.
Off soapbox.Sep 14, 2009 at 5:33 pm #1527594
"2. combating, instead of supporting, significant human rights issues"
I don't see how boycotting Chines goods is going to help the human right issues in China…quite the opposite I thought. We need to put pressure on the manufacturers and governments so they clearly understand that we will NOT buy any of there products that were made by breaches of human rights or environmental codes. We must give them the social and financial input to make this transition. We need delegates over seeing production to ensure the products are produced in a safe, humane and environmentally friendly manner. Push for more biodegradable goods. I think the worst thing for China would be to just run away and boycott all their exports. They then have no incentive to clean up their act, workers and families suffer from job losses and poverty.Sep 14, 2009 at 6:13 pm #1527603
I'm heading for the mountains tomorrow for a four day walk. As I'm putting my gear together I really don't care where it came from as long as I'm floating on my downmat. LUL (luxury ultra light). : )
The comment above about China being #1 holder of US Govt bonds is inaccurate. See ya next week…
owners of
us national debt – total is $11
Trillion $11,000,000,000,000
japan owns $712B
china owns $780B (7% of total)
the BIGGEST holder of US government debt is actually inside the United States. The Federal Reserve system of banks and other US intragovernmental holdings account for a stunning $4.785 trillion in US Treasury debt.Sep 14, 2009 at 6:54 pm #1527615
2. combating, instead of supporting, significant human rights issues"
Combating may have been a bad word to use. If we as consumers reduce our consumption of Chinese/communist made products the companies that contract with Chinese/communist suppliers will have a financial (all most of them care about) incentive to rethink their strategy. Good business leaders will come to the conclusion (after many surveys and consulting contracts later) that buyers are no longer only interested in the cheapest product, but that they want the best all around quality as well as socially acceptable products.
The fact is that if you buy Chinese made products there is a very high probability that you have indeed purchased a product that was made by people working in poor conditions, in a communist country, with little supervision on quality and safety. Your idea of putting supervision in place is great, but what are we waiting for. China already makes everything, at what point do we think that we will be able to change the way they do it? That argument may have worked years ago, but now that they have taken over so much of the worlds production it is hard to argue that we will someday have leverage to change the way things are done. Some day after they are already designing (after being educated in American Schools) and producing everything, we will look back and think, gee I wish we had done things differently.
Your argument of Chinese job losses and poverty is a very good one, the same argument that people have made against sending jobs overseas for years. We have argued for and against globalization, NAFTA and the like, but I am not sure that anyone really knows where it will all shake out. I do know that millions of my fellow country men/women are out of work while China's economy charges ahead at a record pace.
I come back to my basic fundamental issue, buy products made in democratic countries. When/why did it become so acceptable to do otherwise?
Peter talked about the revolution in Japan after WWII. Some people did indeed avoid Japanese products due to quality. While it took some time for the quality of some products to come up to par, I am not aware (but that does not mean much) of instances of Japanese products intentionally being made in an unsafe way. After the war Japan became a DEMOCRACY and the United States provided significant training in design, manufacture, and customer service. Lessons that the Japanese took seriously while(in some cases)we forgot.
Lynn, don't take me too seriously I am just blabbering on about something that my friends and family know I am passionate about. You likely have a better perspective than I do.Sep 14, 2009 at 7:03 pm #1527617
Check your facts. China is indeed the #1 holder of Debt of the United States, and you are correct Japan is #2. The Federal Reserve is part of the US Government. It looks like you may be confusing things.
See attached straight from the Treasury DepartmentSep 14, 2009 at 7:12 pm #1527620
China is the #1 FOREIGN holder of debt of the US.
Go thru these slides…
Here is more where my mind is at the moment…
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Construction remains strongest in southern Cass and around Outing and Hackensack, but the largest number of permits issued this year was the 70 issued for properties in Shingobee Township near Walker.
This is the first time new zoning permits have concentrated that far north.
Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District has been approved to receive a $111,725 grant from state Clean Water and Legacy Funds to facilitate a partnership to enable private owners of 20 or more acres to obtain funds to help them manage their forest resources in watersheds around lakes in the county. About 2,000 properties qualify to participate, Ringle said.
Anyone who wants to participate must complete a forest management plan for their property to qualify for either a $7 per acre payment or a lower property tax.
The board discussed measures that might be taken to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
"I don't want to find out later we should have done more," Commissioner Jeff Peterson said. The board decided to follow Commissioner Jim Dowson's recommendation of waiting to set a plan of action until after the board attends a 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 31 and 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 1 Minnesota DNR-sponsored seminar on the issue at Chase Hotel in Walker.
Ringle reported Ten Mile Lake residents placed a camera at their public landing in 2012 and recorded people moving boats in and out of that lake. Photos are being analyzed this winter to determine whether people took measures to check their boats and trailers before entering and leaving the lake.
Commissioner Bob Kangas said that sounded like a program that should be encouraged on other lakes, possibly with help lake association sponsorship. With about 100 DNR public lake accesses in the county, it would be too expensive for the county to monitor all lakes, the board concluded.
The county board voted to approve a resolution calling for the state to restore historic funding to the Mississippi Headwaters Board (MHB).
In prior years, MHB received enough money to hire a full-time director and administrative assistant. Currently, MHB can only pay for a part-time administrative assistant and has no director.
Cass's annual contribution, like most member counties, is only $1,500.
MHB supervises zoning for the northern section of the Mississippi River shoreline as an alternative to making that portion of the river a wild and scenic river under federal control.


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Information transfer for multi-trauma patients on discharge from the emergency department : mixed-method narrative review
Calleja, Pauline, Aitken, Leanne M., & Cooke, Marie L. (2010) Information transfer for multi-trauma patients on discharge from the emergency department : mixed-method narrative review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 67(1), pp. 4-18.
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Aim. This paper is a report of a review conducted to identify (a) best practice in information transfer from the emergency department for multi-trauma patients; (b) conduits and barriers to information transfer in trauma care and related settings; and (c) interventions that have an impact on information communication at handover and beyond. Background. Information transfer is integral to effective trauma care, and communication breakdown results in important challenges to this. However, evidence of adequacy of structures and processes to ensure transfer of patient information through the acute phase of trauma care is limited. Data sources. Papers were sourced from a search of 12 online databases and scanning references from relevant papers for 1990–2009. Review methods. The review was conducted according to the University of York's Centre for Reviews and Dissemination guidelines. Studies were included if they concerned issues that influenced information transfer for patients in healthcare settings. Results. Forty-five research papers, four literature reviews and one policy statement were found to be relevant to parts of the topic, but not all of it. The main issues emerging concerned the impact of communication breakdown in some form, and included communication issues within trauma team processes, lack of structure and clarity during handovers including missing, irrelevant and inaccurate information, distractions and poorly documented care. Conclusion. Many factors influence information transfer but are poorly identified in relation to trauma care. The measurement of information transfer, which is integral to patient handover, has not been the focus of research to date. Nonetheless, documented patient information is considered evidence of care and a resource that affects continuing care.
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The group founded by Jamnalal Bajaj has gone through several twists and turns to evolve into 34 firms, many managed independently, with combined revenue of Rs50,000 crore
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L&T has grown from a tiny office that couldn't even fit in two people to a firm with over 54,000 employees across segments
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The Godrej group's journey, from making locks and safes to selling processed food and property under the third and fourth generations of owners
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when you are in a relationship and you have someone on the side you could potentialy go for incase the relationship fails or so you dont " get hurt." Your girl/boyfriend is your A+ but the sandbag is a B+ but you will take it anyways. A sanbag has everything you are looking for its just you dont want to be in a relationship with them quiet yet...or you need them just for botty calls.
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Woman Pocket Dials Boyfriend While At Lovers House
Jamie Sniffen should have used that option that allows you to lock your phone so you don't pocket dial someone – Because that could have saved her a lot trouble.
On Monday, She was at her "lover's" house when she pocket dialed her live-in boyfriend and that's when things got a little crazy.
Almost direct from an episode of Jerry Springer – Jamie was at her lover's house in Cortlant on Monday. Jamie sneaked out of her boyfriend's, Allen Slavin, place after he fell asleep, grabbed a cab, and went to visit her other interest Lawrence Graff.
After arriving at Lawrence's house, Jamie sat on her phone and pocket dialed Allen. Allen could hear their conversation and became enraged. After hours of trying to track down where his girlfriend was, Allen took a a cab to Lawrence's house and was finally allowed to enter the home after Jamie opened the door.
Jamie would then fess up about everything while Lawrence denied it all. Both men then began to argue and Lawrence's dog got in to the mix, trying to attack Allen. That prompted Allen to grab a knife and pellet gun for protection.
Lawrence would go after Allen with a 3 foot tall speaker, this resulted in Allen stabbing then pistol whipping Lawrence.
Oh, it gets better. Allen would then dispose of the gun in the woods behind the home and leave with Jamie – How cleaned up the blood in the house. The two washed their wounds off in a nearby gas station, which meant Lawrence was at the house bleeding.
Police arrive at Lawrence's house, sending him to hospital for treatment. The love birds were found at their home a short time later. Allen was arrested for second-degree assault and was placed under $5,000 bail. Jamie was charged with "misdemeanor hindering prosecution" because she tried to clean up the crime scene.
Jamie defends her boyfriends action claiming they were in self-defense and that her other love interest, Larry, had a lot of nerve pressing charges.


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The Cape Cod Mystery: An Asey Mayo Mystery (original 1931; edition 2005)
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The Cape Cod Mystery by Phoebe Atwood Taylor (1931)
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Phoebe Atwood Taylor (1909-1976) was born in Boston, the child of Cape Cod natives who were also descendents of Mayflower Pilgraims. After Taylor married a Boston surgeon, they had a summer home on the Cape, which explains why the author would choose that setting for her first novel, published in 1931 when she was all of 22. She puts that inside knowledge to good use in recreating the local culture there in the 1930s and 1940s.
Taylor has my undying respect for her work ethic of writing her novels between midnight and three a.m. after her "housekeeping day" had ended, although her habit of waiting to start a book until three weeks before the publisher's deadline would give me a heart attack.
The Cape Cod Mystery was fairly successful in its day, selling 5,000 copies, and introduced the "Codfish Sherlock", Asey Mayo, who went on to star in 24 of Taylor's novels. Mayo retired in Cape Cod, following his world travels as a sailor, to serve as a general assistant to the heir of Porter Motors. He uses his wits and wit to solve murders with the help of a very fast car.
In the novel, the muckraking author, philanderer and occasional blackmailer Dale Sanborn is murdered one hot August weekend, leaving behind a long list of enemies, including an old girl friend, his fiancee, an outraged husband, a long-lost brother and a few more. Asey Mayo gets involved when his friend and mentor Bill Porter is accused of the crime, even though Mayo only has one clue to go on: a sardine can.
There are a few oddities, such as the narrator being not Mayo but rather Prudence Whitsby, who has a cottage on Cape Cod she shares with her niece and a cook (and also serves as the sight where the victim was murdered). Taylor wrote Mayo with a very heavy Coddish (Codlian?) accent that sometime a bit difficult to wade through, particularly when he's offering up his homespun sayings like "They ain't many whys without becauses."
The earlier Mayo titles are a little darker (it's been suggested this was due to the Depression at the time), but as the series went on, the tone apparently lightened enough that critic Dilys Winn called Taylor "the mystery equivalent to Buster Keaton," and one reviewer added that Asey Mayo does for Cape Cod what Travis McGee does for Southern Florida. Apparently Margaret Mitchell (Gone With the Wind) was even a fan of Taylor's Mayo character, encouraging Taylor to "pack the books with Cape Cod details."
Countryman Press re-issued several of Taylor's novels, including The Cape Cod Mystery, in 2005.
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Back by popular demand for the first time in years, The Countryman Press is pleased to reissue four Cape Cod mysteries featuring the witty and salty Asey Mayo, "A local handyman who knows something about police work and everything about everybody's business" (Marilyn Stasio, Mystery Alley).Set within the brooding landscape of Cape Code, these classic who-dunits are sure to please dedicated Phoebe Atwood Taylor fans and newcomer mystery buffs alike. First, a best-selling author turns up dead. Then Asey's best friend becomes the chief suspect and Asey knows he has to do something. There's only one clue: a sardine can. And only one weekend to clear it all up.
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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Thanks! Great list and very helpful. Now I just need a retreat to go to.
A notebook and pencil for writing down names, addresses,and email address, of new friends that you may meet at the retreat.
Thanks for getting together the outstanding list. It will be extremely helpful.
WOW, thanks. You saved me the trouble.
When I attended my first retreat I took enough projects for two weeks of sewing! I have since learned to trim it down to a more realistic number. I think it helps to have everyting cut out before going as there are usually many people sharing a few large cutting areas. And sharing some of the supplies with a friend is a good idea so each of you has less to pack. Thanks for putting this list together.
I've been to lots and lots of retreats and I'd leave about half of that stuff at home. You most definitely don't need perfume, nail polish or nail polish remover. Unless of course you're using a retreat as a way to step out on your husband like one person did at a retreat. You can probably leave the toilet paper at home. They generally have that everywhere nowadays.
Chances are high you won't use an iron or ironing board that you bring either. Most spaces limit the number of irons that can be plugged in and the people putting on the retreat generally supply irons, ironing boards and large cutting mats. It's best to ask the retreat hostess if you should bring these things.
It works out really well to have each project ready to sew before you get there. Pack the supplies for each project with the project and you'll cut down on the amount of stuff you have to lug.
You forgot the kitchen sink!!!! HA HA HA!!!
Great list. It's better to have these things with you. You can only do so much prepping at home.
Thank you so much for posting this. I am going on my first retreat this weekend (I'm so excited can hardly sleep) and the list will come in very handy. We were given a list, but this one is much more comprehensive. I'll share it with a few of the ladies in our group that are going together and take it with me for others going to future retreats. This board rocks!!! :thumbup:


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Missoula County could settle ACLU lawsuit over jail recreation
MISSOULA, Mont. - Missoula County could settle a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union over outdoor recreational space at the jail.
The ACLU is representing female and juvenile inmates. The suit was filed over complaints that women and juveniles don't have the same access to fresh air and sunshine as adult males.
Right now women and juveniles don't have an outdoor spot. Men do. It's an enclosure with a mesh ceiling that is open to the outdoors.
Missoula County Sheriff Carl Ibsen is considering a plan to develop secure outdoor areas next to the detention center for women, juveniles and men. Both areas would have high, secure fences. The lawns would be covered with concrete.
The cost -- $175,000 to $200,000 to convert the areas, plus another $300,000 every year for staff to supervise the yards.
"I wish we weren't in the position of having to do this," said Ibsen. "I'm happy to move forward and get us a little more in compliance."
The county said costs would be borne by taxpayers.
The sheriff thinks the yards would require six full-time staff members to supervise the yards.
The Missoula County Detention Center was built 14 years ago.


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By Karie Glenn, Billing Manager
Do you ever feel like your utility bills are just another avenue for more junk mail? Bills filled with flyers that you don't want or even read. Many people just open the envelope far enough to see what the total due is; perform some quick math for budgeting purposes and file it away until payday.
What you might not know is that the City uses our utility bills to provide vital information to the public. As the utility manager I would encourage you to take a few extra minutes and examine your bill and all that is included.
Past billing inserts have included calendar reminders for town hall meetings, community events such as CableONE Movie night, Community Block Party and the Christmas Tree lighting.
The City also uses our utility bill to make citizens aware of important community changes. Recently the City provided information to the community on a ban on texting while driving as well as a ban on the drug commonly known as Spice.
Please, take a moment to review the contents of the envelope when it arrives. You will be educating your self on our community and learning about amazing events that make our community so great.
Additional information about the City of Meridian can always be found by visiting our website at www.meridiancity.org. Please feel free to send us an email if you have any suggestions for inserts/announcements that you wish we would provide to our residents.
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AN: This story takes place at the very start of te series, just before the Coalition is created.
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The Harpy Eagle soars overhead, and you can't help but watch it as it spreads its wings and dives down in glee.
"That's an odd-looking bird," Sim says, coming up behind me. She gazes upwards thoughtfully. "I've never seen one like it before."
Of course you haven't, you think. The Harpy Eagle is native to the Amazon Rainforest. And that's not a bird.
The eagle lands on a distant building, and you know it's returning to human form. "I've got to go," you tell Sim, hurrying in the building's direction. "See you in school."
"But Meqii," she starts, confused. "You just got here."
"Something came up!" you call back.
You run faster and faster toward the building, trying to keep to human speed. If I'm not in time…
But you are. She's there.
She stands at the top of the stairs, cool and collected. "I've been waiting for you."
You cautiously put one foot on the bottom stair. "How'd you know I was coming?"
She gazes down at you. "I recognized your aura, Meqii."
"I have an aura?" you ask stupidly.
She laughs, but it doesn't reach her eyes. "Of course. I know of your power."
"How?" you demand of your onetime classmate and former best friend. "How can you sense it?" It's not like she's the strongest power-being around. She's just a ten-year-old kid!
Her eyes are suddenly cold. "I know what you are, Meqii. I know you're working with Crayak."
"Then there are no secrets," you agree. "You know why I'm here?"
She nods slowly. "You want to sabotage my mission."
"Crayak doesn't want an alliance between the Ellimist and Diadem's Triad," you acknowledge. "I'm here to stop it."
"Just try," she challenges you, stretching out a hand. A lightsaber springs into it.
You hold up a hand, palm outward. You're n Level Yellow right now, just like she is, according to Crayak. You can fight her.
Energy pours from your hands in a gushing stream, crashing toward her. She leaps upward, dodging the flames and landing just behind you.
Before she can light her saber, I use martial arts to flip her over on her back. I wrench her weapon from her hands and jump above her, shooting energy straight down at her.
She can't dodge it. And if Yellow hits a yellow shield, the shield will collapse. You smile, preparing for your victory. You stop the flow of power from your hands, but…
She's still there, lying under a shield with an infuriating smile on her lips. And her shield is blue. Blue!
"You couldn't have just gotten to Blue," you whisper, staring at the shield.
She shrugs. "Survival instinct, I guess. It was just two levels."
"Almost double your previous one," you point out.
"So?" she stands up, letting the shield down as she rises. "Why must we be tied down by expectations? People assume it's so difficult to become more powerful, but why does it have to be that way?" She leans closer, her voice growing in intensity. "You could have become that strong, Meqii. You could have the world at your knees. But no. You went and made yourself someone's subordinate! You're strong, Meqii. Maybe stronger than I am, I don't know. But you admitted you were second to someone, acknowledged Crayak's superiority, and that's where your power ends."
She turns around. "I'm making a place where I can be in charge, where I can grow. I'm no one's subordinate. And neither are you." She walks back up the stairs. "Goodbye, Meqii."
You watch her retreating back and decide to scrap the mission. "Goodbye," you whisper.
"Goodbye, Marc."


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First, Charles, Marko, Michael and most of my friends left the hostel in the morning. It made me realize that I was leaving soon too and I was quite sad about it.
After, I have been to a baseball game, but the sun was so hot that my skin burned, but only half of my face and neck + one arm. Really beautiful tanning! Moreover, the team lost 8-1.
Then, I came back to the hostel and my lugagges where not in my room anymore + a girl was sitting in my bed! Front desk had rent my room without knowing and all the beds were taken in the hostel, so they add a little camp bed for me in a 6 beds dorm. Lot of fun!
Finally, last and worse, in my "new room" the bathroom door was not fuctioning well, but I needed to go to the bathroom at 3 am
But things got better with my positive attiude and a bit of sleep! As I finished my internship on Friday, I decided to take a little trip to Niagara Falls for 2 days (one night) where I stayed in a HI hostel there. I had the chance to have my own room (first time since two months!) and it was scary! I'm not used to be alone anymore.
The falls are really impressive and the nicest part was the boat Maid of the mist that take us close to them. I also took place in an aerocar that fly over the Niagara river, where is the biggest whirlwind of the world. It was kind of scary, you don't want to fall there!
I did many attractions and museums in the city which reminded me of a smaller New-York! We ended the tour by walking in the city of Niagara on the lake and we have been to a winery to taste some delicious wines: one ros� and two iced wine.
Then, I came back, slept and today I'm heading to Ottawa for a couple of days. Elsa will be joining me tonight! So, that was my last entry. I want to thanks everyone that read my blog et everybody that makes this experience possible. I will never forget it :)


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Cristiano Ronaldo Has His Own Documentary And It's Narrated By Benedict Cumberbatch
Cristiano Ronaldo is a crazy talented soccer player.Say what you want about him, but there's no denying that
Did you see his assist yesterday in the USA vs Portugal game in the World Cup? It was beautiful. Because of CR7's kickass talents, the sports star now has his own documentary, Cristiano Ronaldo: The World at His Feet.
And as mentioned above, yes, it is narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch. Honestly, I don't really understand why, but I never pass up an opportunity to listen to Benedict while watching Cristiano.
You can watch the trailer for the documentary above–and you should–but if you have more time to spend, then here's the whole thing. I wonder if Irina Shayk makes an appearance? Or if Cristiano's son is there? Guess we'll just have to watch and find out!


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Russia Stocks Retreat Third Day on Ukraine Clashes, Chinese DataKsenia Galouchko
Russian stocks slid for a third day as violence worsened in neighboring Ukraine and economic data from China that missed economists' forecasts curbed appetite for metal producers.
The Micex Index lost 0.3 percent to 1,480.99 by the close in Moscow, the lowest in a week. Billionaire Vladimir Evtushenkov's holding company AFK Sistema sank 3.9 percent to 39.131 rubles. Polymetal International Plc dropped 3.4 percent to 378.96 rubles. OAO Novolipetsk Steel sank 1.1 percent to 51.54 rubles.
At least seven people were killed in the Ukrainian capital in clashes that shattered a truce declared last night by President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition leaders amid a three-month standoff sparked by the 63-year-old leader's spurning of a trade deal with Europe in favor of $15 billion in Russian aid. A gauge of Chinese manufacturing released by HSBC Holdings Plc and Markit Economics signaled a second month of contraction in February.
"The continued escalation of violence in Ukraine is increasing concerns that the country won't be able to repay its debt to Russia," Yuri Selyandin, a money manager who helps oversee about $2 billion at GHP Group in Moscow, said by phone. "China is an essential partner for Russia, so a slowdown in the country's economic activity sends a bad signal, especially for commodity exporters."
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A total of 64 people have been killed and 551 sought medical attention in a worsening of violence in Kiev since Feb. 18, the Ukrainian Health Ministry said today. A nationwide anti-terrorism operation to restore order and protect borders gives the military the right to search, detain and fire on civilians, the Defense Ministry said.
OAO Mobile TeleSystems, Russia's biggest wireless operator, fell 2 percent to 282.2 rubles. The Moscow-based company generated 15 percent of third-quarter net income in Ukraine.
In addition to MTS, OAO Gazprom, VimpelCom Ltd. and VTB Group have direct exposure to Ukraine, Sberbank Investment Research analysts said in an e-mailed note today. After its biggest loss since June yesterday, Gazprom rose 0.5 percent today to 148.17 rubles, erasing declines earlier in the day.
"If the situation in Ukraine develops such that investors start to worry about the division of Europe and a setback to reform in Russia, then they are likely to reduce their holdings of Russian assets," Sberbank Investment Research analysts led by Kingsmill Bond said in the note.
The dollar-denominated RTS Index fell 0.2 percent to 1,303.15, the lowest since Feb. 4. The ruble has retreated 7.9 percent this year against the dollar, the worst performance after Argentina's peso among 24 developing countries tracked by Bloomberg.
The nation's equities have the cheapest valuations among 21 developing countries monitored by Bloomberg, with shares on the Micex trading at 3.1 times projected 12-month earnings, compared with a multiple of 10.1 for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.


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Date of Stay: May, 2012
Park hosts are a little unfriendly. Asked the host which site we were going to and he mumbled something unintelligible, gave the impression that I aggravated him, and started driving to a site. The sites are very close together. There is limited shade. Our section of the park was all gravel with a small concrete patio. No table or anything outside other than a concrete patio. The park is just OK for an overnight stay, I would not consider staying here for anything other than an overnight on the way to somewhere else.
Date of Stay: May, 2012
Very clean park. Has nice wooden swings next to each site. Next to I-40 but the road noise is not bad. Well stocked store. Wi-Fi works very well. Convenient to most of the fun stuff in ABQ. Good view of the Sandia Mtns from our site. Would definitely stay here again.
Date of Stay: July, 2011
Nice park close to Custer and all the sights. Park is clean, staff is very helpful. Only negative here is the Wi-Fi and lack of cellular data coverage. The Wi-Fi logs you out after 30 minutes and you have to enter the login/password every time you log back in. Verizon data is not reachable where we were in the campground. Lots of families here which made for a noisy pool, but the campground is quiet at night.
Date of Stay: July, 2011
Very friendly host. Grounds are spotless. Lots of room between sites. Close to interstate, but road noise not too bad. Big showers and very clean restrooms. Steakhouse next door must be good, lots of cars there as well as truckers. Very nice place to spend the night


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Commentary: Hong Kong: The High Price Of Ignoring Democracyby
Hong Kong went to the polls on Sept. 10 for the second time since the end of British rule. And once again the opposition Democratic Party took in a plurality of the votes--35%. Yet the Democrats ended up seriously underrepresented in the government because the system is rigged to favor the city's wealthy elite and keep Beijing content.
This might not have mattered in an earlier era--after all, for most of the 150 years that Britain ruled the territory, democracy was a concept almost as alien to Hong Kong as to its mainland overseer today. Yet citizens got enough taste of the forbidden fruit in the final years of British rule to want a second bite. Moreover, they are increasingly disgruntled with the government that has been imposed on them. Opinion polls show 80% of the public displeased with policy. And scandals involving everything from shoddy construction in public housing to government pressure to stifle nay-saying opinion pollsters is adding to the discontent.
Does all this matter? Cynics would say no--that Hong Kong expresses itself best in the free markets of commerce and industry. If the democratic process is lousy but business is good, what's the harm?
HOT-BUTTON ISSUES. But even if you take the view that stability matters more than political freedom, what's happening in Hong Kong is dangerous. The city needs to build a community consensus to move forward on hot-button issues ranging from housing to health-care reform. "People are worried that we are falling behind Singapore, Shanghai, and Taiwan because we don't have the same quality of governance," says Christine Loh, one of several Legco, or Legislative Council, members who quit this year out of frustration. But instead of solving its problems through political dialogue, Hong Kong is torn by squabbles between the government and its people.
The disenchantment starts with millionaire businessman and Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa, whose approval rating is at an all-time low of 30%, and goes right through the political Establishment. Hong Kong is "a divided sort of place at the moment," says a U.S. official. If it continues without a hint of reform, "the international business community would start wondering what was going on."
With a high-handed and largely unaccountable Tung handing down edicts, it's no surprise that the territory's 7 million people are dispirited. Fewer than 44% of Hong Kong voters turned out on a sunny election day--far fewer than the 53% who braved torrential rain two years ago to vote in the first poll. They know Hong Kong's system of reserving seats for special interests means that a small elite gets the loudest voice in the legislature.
The convoluted system designed to thwart the majority would have made a 19th century English Tory envious. The more than 3 million eligible voters fill 24 Legco seats; just 200,000 notables choose the remaining 36. One of those elite seats is set aside for a transport representative, who is picked by 153 corporate voters, compared with the 620,000 votes represented by a legislative seat from Hong Kong Island. That makes a transport constituency vote worth 4,000 times as much as one from an ordinary Hong Kong Islander. It's little wonder, then, that the Tung administration is waiting until 2005 to clean up the black clouds that stream from the city's notoriously foul taxis and minibuses.
Even if Hong Kong residents were able to elect representatives who reflect their concerns, it wouldn't matter much. Legco is, by modern standards, a powerless parliament. With the Chief Executive holding most of the political cards, the chamber is little more than a soapbox to rail against the government for some and a prestige post for others. The Democrats, led by Martin Lee, saw their showing drop from 43% two years ago to 35% this time--in part because they are seen as ineffectual. But because the Democrats are free to complain--and do so loudly--without responsibility for making policy, "the government will feel even more pressure" now, says City University of Hong Kong professor Joseph Y.S. Cheng.
Tung should open up debate on Hong Kong's political future--something he has steadfastly refused to do. His refusal bolsters the position of democracy advocates such as Loh and Lee, who want the Chief Executive to be elected by popular vote after 2007, as the mini-constitution called the Basic Law allows.
Tung's annual policy address on Oct. 11 is a chance for him to start setting the terms of the debate. The Basic Law promises that universal suffrage will be introduced through "gradual and orderly progress," and that "the ultimate aim is the election of all the members of the Legislative Council by universal suffrage." In 1997, when Hong Kong was handed to China, Beijing crowed that its citizens would at last have the opportunity to rule themselves. It's time to make good on those promises. Hong Kong's future as a global city depends on developing a political system that does justice to the wishes of its people.


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Describe the return of the French soldiers from Napoleon's invasion of Russia.
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The retreat of Napoleon's army is described and dramatized by Leo Tolstoy in his great novel War and Peace. Much of it is seen from the viewpoint of a major character in the novel, Pierre Bezukhov, who is taken prisoner and forced to accompany the retreating army on foot. Napoleon's forces made it all the way to Moscow, but the city had been evacuated. Fires were breaking out all over the city, some of them accidentally caused, some deliberately caused by Russian arsonists who wanted to make the city uninhabitable for the French army during the coming winter. Pierre was suspected of being one of the Russian incendiaries. The Russian strategy had been mainly to withdraw and leave a "scorched earth" behind them, making Napoleon's supply problems more and more difficult. But when he finally had to order a full-scale retreat, the Russian forces began to harass the French relentlessly, killing many and taking many prisoners. Tolstoy worked on his masterpiece for years and, characteristically, did considerable research, which including talking to people who had actually been involved in the war. Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union in World War II followed a similar pattern of success and failure attributable largely to the vast expanse of territory to be covered and to the terrible winters which were not only impediments to travel and causes of death by freezing, but utterly demoralizing. In Napoleon's time the transportation relied on horses rather than motorized vehicles, but the French troops were forced to eat all their horses.
The soldiers in Napoleon's army, many of whom were mercenaries, suffered in unimaginable ways. Napoleon had a gift for inspiring his troops to persevere, even in adverse conditions; at the same time he quickly abandoned them when it appeared he would lose the battle.
During the Russian Campaign, Napoleon had raised an army of 600,000 men. He fought few pitched battles, as the Russians simply withdrew ahead of him. The Russians also burned crops, slaughtered livestock and poisoned wells so that it was impossible for the army to forage for food and supplies. When the campaign was abandoned, Napoleon likewise abandoned his troops and left them to return on their own through the harsh Russian winter. The troops had not been adequately provisioned for the weather, as Napoleon believed that battle would be concluded more quickly than it really was. There were no food supplies, and many starved. Those who did not starve suffered acute frostbite, often losing fingers, toes, even their genitals. Russian serfs, whom Napoleon had refused to liberate, also committed numerous atrocities against the French soldiers. Of the 600,000 who embarked on the campaign, only 30,000 returned. All who returned bore physical and emotional scars from the encounter with winter.
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I'm 30 yo and have under eye wrinkles that are more noticeable when I smile. They don't seem to be there when my face muscles are not moving. My skin is very sensitive and it reacts to almost every eye cream lotion. most of them burn and I have to wash them off. I want to look my age. Which treatment approach is best for me? Surgery or laser?
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Hello Kathychi. Although nothing beats an office consultation to allow full examination of your eyes, based on your small photo and description of your concerns, my assessment is that you have hyperactive lower orbicularis oculi muscles that contract on animation, leading to significant wrinkling of the skin. This can usually be treated with a little neurotoxin into the area, such as Botox or Dysport, to help relax the muscle. Since you are younger, you probably do not have much loose skin or sun damage that would necessitate more aggressive treatments such as lasering or a blepharoplasty surgery. Hope that helps! -Dr.92660
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Has anyone done this? I missed out on the Dart 10K and was pointed in the direction of this swim as an alternative
I have had privilege of swimming 10Ks in some of Suffolk's stunning local rivers. The events having been coordinated by passionate locals to raise awareness of countryside or estuary related issues, with some fundraising as an aside.
With the kind of safety support to stiffen the trouser leg of even the most vigilant H&S executive, these events have cost no more than £15-£20 per head for the 30-50 participants. Out of that, some money ended up going to an outfit who preserve the local estuary and participants received a commemorative gift (even though the experience itself was enough).
It's for that reason perhaps that my eyes popped out of their sockets and rolled across my desk when I saw the £65 entry fee!
I suggest the professional interrogation of tide tables and a sea swim along a coastline, with the support of the local lifeguards / RNLI, in exchange for a whip-round from the Pirates, is far more appropriate use of your pocket money?!
I thought it was expensive! I've not really looked too much into these events though, so didn't really have a 'sensible' benchmark to use. Perhaps I'll keep looking...
Mr F did it last year, I did part of the relay, it was super.
Dart 10K was £75 last year (similar this year I think?). One way swim in Windermere (10 miles) with your own kayak support is £100 and if you can't supply your own one will be provided for £180! None of these swimming events are cheap!
On the OSS Farcebook page there was a company who also organise 10K swims up or down the Dart (at different times to the OSS one), but they didn't say how much they charged!!
I have a team entered in this, in fact we are a man or woman down currently. So if anyone fancies joing a team and swimming 1 of the legs please do get in touch. The 3.5k leg is bagsied already by the way!
Bookie how do you feel about doing it as a team? I cant do the 10k it's a bit beyond me tbh but I'd be okay doing it as a team - 20 pounds doesnt seem too much then?
I'm really looking for something long Buttercup! I can swim 5k comfortably, so a step up would be nice
I wonder if you can do multiple parts of a relay?
Perhaps the price isn't too bad in the grand scheme of things...
You can do more than one leg so I think you could get to 6K.
I really want to do the whole thing. As a one off I think I can stretch to £65
What's the water like? Currents, water condition, etc.?
As its an artificial river the currents are quite gentle, but are enough to help you along. The end of each section is at a weir - where there's drinks and cake. The last two years the water's been nice and clear(ish).
And the real positive is if you do it, Cake and I are can get drunk
I'm not quite sure how that's a positive...
Not if you plan on swimming it Cakey m'boy
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This is actually a pretty sad question if you think about it. Rustrod's first option is to buy some pre-made part rather than take his ideas and trusty tape measure to the junk yard and start sniffing thru the wrecked car for those perfect parts. Somewhere down the line hot rodding has turned from a DIY with salvaged parts to kit car assembly. I blame the rod magazines primarily which have gone almost 100% to reprinting after market parts manufacturers installation instructions under the guise of 'tech articles'. Can't really blame them very much though - that's where they get their advertising $$ to stay in business.
Rust; Look in my Journal for directions on converting your stock early window risers to power ones using common Ford motors (easy and almost free) and send me your email address and I'll send you a tech article on making your own hidden hinges (again almost free). Before it became 'necessary' to buy commercial $$bear claw$$ latches, VW and other import donor car ones were the hot setup. Again almost free. You have a large variety of unique inside and outside door handles that are easily adapted too. If you have never done it, try looking at a hot rod parts problem critically, get a good idea of what you what to do to fix it and trip down to your Pick-A-Part and find the perfect solution. That approach will score HUGE points with the little lady and think of the possibilities that brings!
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I agree with fas10 older ford and chevy door hinges.They are hidden and very strong.They won't twist or spring from the doors weight.
Home made hidden hinges
To answer astroracer's question a while back about the posts sticking out of the hinges, these contain a spring which pushes down on a detest ball. This is what keeps the door open and is adjustable by a threaded plug at the top of the post which puts more or less pressure on the spring and in turn the ball which acts on the top edge of the hinge in the open position.
I'm currently working on designing hidden hinges for my 29 Whippet. The most challenging part so far is determining the location of the pins and the shape of the hinges so that they clear the body as they open, as well as swinging the doors out enough to clear the curvature of the body in the full open position. I am also trying to get the bottom to swing out further than the top so that the doors don't "sag" in the open position due to the inward slope of the lower body. Lots of trial and error on the computer so far, but I'm getting there.
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Every one enjoys their car for a different reason. Some enjoy the build more than the drive, some just want to set by it in a lawn chair at rod runs. If it was me I would get that badboy chopped and spend the money on a huffed 392 Hemi and go have some fun. But that is just me. BTW, I think the 33-34 Dodges are about the coolest looking body style.
I think the direction you seem to be taking you should get ready to start shelling out bucks for aftermarket parts.
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