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|Student-Led Mini-Program Guidelines
Solicitation Release Date: 16 October 2012
Get the full details in a PDF of solicitation.
The Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS) is soliciting proposals for Student-led Mini-Programs to be carried out during the 2013 calendar year. This is an opportunity for Caltech students to organize and carry out a study on a topic that they choose. Funding will be available for workshops, seminar series, visitors, or for support of other activities related to the study program. Each student-led program will have one or more faculty mentors.
The goal of the Keck Institute is to develop ideas and concepts that have the potential to revolutionize future space missions. It has a further goal of providing opportunities for younger scientists and engineers to become involved in cutting-edge space-related science and engineering.
The Keck Institute has supported more than 40 workshops since its start approximately four years ago. The Institute's facilities and support capabilities are also available to Caltech students to allow them to conceive and carry out their own study programs. Student-led program proposals are solicited in the areas of space engineering, planetary science, astrobiology, remote sensing and earth system science, and astronomy and physics from space. In 2011, the Keck Institute supported two student-led programs: the Caltech Space Challenge that involved 2 teams of 16 students who competed to design a mission to an asteroid, and High Altitude Ballooning for Space and Atmospheric Observation, which involved student-built experiments launched on high-altitude balloons. In 2012 KISS supported students who built Tools and Algorithms for Sampling in Extreme Terrain, and a space policy panel that will be held in early 2013.
This solicitation is open to both graduate and undergraduate students. Any undergraduate or graduate student may serve as the lead on a student-led study program. Each study must have a Caltech Campus faculty mentor. It is expected that the Campus faculty mentor will be actively involved in the preparation of the mini-program proposal. Participation of a JPL mentor is also desirable, but not required.
We intend to select and support two Student-led Mini-Programs for the 2013 calendar year, nominally one graduate student-led and one led by undergraduates. Student-led programs can propose for up to $20,000 of support.
While we provide some guidelines in the pdf provided above, the Keck Institute is open to creative proposals for student-led activities in space-related science and engineering, subject to the funding available. Thus, while we envision that these mini-programs may be "study programs", we do not mean to be restrictive about the type of activity proposed. Thus, a student-led program could involve a laboratory project in a relevant subject area.
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The 2011 Caltech Space Challenge was a Student-Led Mini-Program led by Caltech graduate students Prakhar Mehrotra and Jon Mihaly.
Here, former NASA Shuttle Astronaut Garrett Reisman of SpaceX presents Caltech graduate student Jason Rabinovich with a first-place certificate for the 2011 Caltech Space Challenge.
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Ryan Kwanten Has Faithful Gay Fans Despite His Fashion Choices
Holy pimp suit, Batman! What are you wearing?
When Ryan Kwanten hosted the Yellowteen party at Tao in Las Vegas, a chorus of harmonizing rappers walked behind him singing, "She only want me for my pimp juice."
OK no, that didn't really happen. But seriously, check yourself boo. This hurricane of fashion disaster should have all of your fans in a total frenzy! Fashion aside, in the December issue of The Advocate, Ryan speaks out about his younger brother, Lloyd, coming out and his committed gay fan base.
"Yes, they've always been very staunch supporters of me. The great thing is that it's a loyal fan base — they'll stick with you through thick and thin, and I like that. You can't buy that kind of loyalty."
Agreed. Except when it comes to fashion. Listen to the people Ryan. We prefer you as naked as possible.

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The Club downstairs is dead, but overall, it was clean, the staff were really nice, and the free breakfast is really good. Only a 5 min tram ride from central station
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Showers weren't very good, very cramped bunkbeds, you dont get anything included except a bed. They dont offer any breakfast or food, and they close the whole common area at 10. Found it very difficult to meet people as the majority of the people staying here are local dutch people.
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Size210 m²
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This cozy, two-storey villa with a size of 210 m2 counts with 4 bedrooms; ideal for big families with children or small groups of friends. Three bedrooms are fitted with a double bed and the fourth one count with a bunk bed. There is 1 bathroom with shower cabin and another one with bath tub.
Step outside, have a pleasant barbecue on the terrace (approx. 40 m2) and enjoy the peace of the zone. The chlorine pool with a size of 6.5 meters x 5 meters is the perfect place for all the sun lovers of you. Enjoy sunbathing on one of the 6 sun loungers. The pool area, the terrace and the whole plot lie romantic surrounded by the mountains. It is a very quiet and private place without direct neighbors.
The living area is equipped with a cozy sofa and satellite TV. The villa counts with WIFI. The open-plan kitchen counts with everything you will need for your holidays: a toaster, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, electric oven, vitro ceramic hob, kitchen appliances and a refrigerator-freezer. Right next to the kitchen there is a table and chairs for 6 people. Of course there is also a washing machine, an iron and ironing board.
The villa is located in an exceptional area, at the base of Puig Tomir, one of the highest peaks in Mallorca and located in the natural area known as Serra de Tramuntana, which was proclaimed World Heritage by Unesco.
Moreover, the area is very quiet, in between the mountains, and it is the perfect place for adventure lovers that want to spend their times hiking, cycling, etc. all year long.
Pollença is just 6 km far away and is one of the most beautiful villages in northern Mallorca. It was one of the favorite places for painters and artists to settle in the island. Pollença invites you enjoying summer nights with its history, narrow streets and old traditions, there are also concerts around town, art exhibitions, bars, shops and restaurants in the main square with open air terraces that are always bustling.
The most well-known sightseeing spots in Pollença are the roman bridge and the Calvari, which is a tiny church on the top of a hill in the middle of Pollença. You have to climb up 365 steps to get there but the views are really worth it!
In a 10 minute drive you can quickly get to the beaches of Port de Pollença, Cala Sant Vicens and Formentor. All those are fine grained sand beaches with crystal clear waters and not really deep waters, what make them perfect for children. You can also join many sports and activities such as sailing, kayaking, diving or fishing. There is also the marina, where you will see all the luxury yachts and the colorful and tiny fishing boats from the locals. In the sea promenade you can delight yourself with the wonderful views from the bay while having a drink in one of the many cafes or restaurants you can find there.
Pollença and Port de Pollença offer many shops with different kinds of local and hand made products. On Sundays there is market in Pollença and on Wednesdays in Port de Pollença, where you can get to know the locals.
5 minutes drive from Pollença will take you to Pollença Golf course which is a 9 hole course and offers the possibility of hiring rental balls and clubs.
It also counts with a restaurant where the non-golfers are also welcome and a swimming pool. There is also a golf teacher who organizes classes and tournaments regularly.
The house is close to the road that crosses the Serra de Tramuntana and from which you have astonishing views from the mountains and the sea. Trough this road you can get to the Monastery of Lluc, Fornalutx, Deià, Sóller and Valldemossa.
This house offers a home away from home, with a rustic flair but very cozy at the same time in one of the nicest and most peaceful zones of Mallorca. Don't spend your holidays anywhere - make your holidays an unforgettable experience!
NOTE: The rental of this property is based on the Spanish Law on Urban Leases (29/1994, 24th November). According this law the property is available for seasonal renting. However, the contract does not offer any tourist service. It is only for the use and enjoyment of the property.
Pollença center: 8 km
Sand beach Puerto de Pollença: 13.6 km
Supermarket: 9 km
Public medical center (PAC Pollença): 9.4 km
Public hospital Inca: 32.6 km
Airport: 68.5 km
Palma center: 60 km
Restaurants Pollença: 8 km
Golf course Pollença: 12.7 km
Bank: 8 km
House rulesPets are not allowed.
It's obligatory to leave a deposit of €300,00
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Check-out: 10 am
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perfect appartment! the location in the old town of pollença, very close to the plaza major with all its restaurants and bars, was great. nonetheless, its was quiet and we got all the peace and sleep we needed. Everything was clean, modern and spaceful and the owner nice, helpful and uncomplicated.
I can really recomment this place!
... and because it so well-liked, we still have the same drangehängt a few days ...
... und da es uns so gut gefallen hat, haben wir gleich noch ein paar Tage drangehängt...
Appartment is great, very well situated in the center of Pollensa. Joanne is very sympathic. Do not rent this appartment during the last july week if you expect to sleep, this is the annual local party, and its very very noisy... otherwise we would recommend it
Our stay in the apartment was really nice. We were able to reach a staff member of Wimdu any time via the telephone number notified if something would have been. During the transfer we met our very sympathetic landlord, who offered us any help. The apartment was absolutely cozy and furnished with all that was needed. She was absolutely clean and modern! We have also used the washing machine because we could take home with you so the same clothes washed, very convenient! =) Helpful information would have been where the nearest supermarket is because on the first morning we first went too far. (Tip: The nearest Lidl and Eroski supermarket with all things of daily use is on the line from Pollensa to Puerto Pollensa!) Unfortunately the air conditioning has just blown in the bedroom and not cooled (but may also be that we correct the function have not get set), so it was very warm. A blessing was the existing mobile fan, the fan has made us much more tolerable at best at least 35 °. The apartment is really right in the center of the old town on the Placa Major, where there is little breezy, but nice one in the evening and night life can participate.
Unser Aufenthalt im Appartement war wirklich schön. Über die mitgeteilte Telefonnummer konnten wir eine Mitarbeiterin von wimdu jederzeit erreichen, wenn etwas gewesen wäre. Bei der Übergabe lernten wir unsere sehr sympathische Vermieterin kennen, die uns auch jede Hilfe anbot.
Die Wohnung war absolut gemütlich und mit allem eingerichtet, was benötigt wurde. Sie war absolut sauber und modern eingerichtet! Wir haben auch die Waschmaschine genutzt, weil wir so die Kleidung gleich gewaschen wieder mit nach Hause nehmen konnten, sehr praktisch!!! =)
Hilfreich wären Infos gewesen, wo der nächste Supermarkt ist, denn am ersten Morgen sind wir erstmal viel zu weit gefahren. (Tipp: Der nächste Lidl und Eroski-Markt mit allen Dingen des täglichen Bedarfs ist auf der Strecke von Pollensa nach Port de Pollenca!)
Leider hat die Klimaanlage im Schlafzimmer nur gepustet und leider nicht gekühlt (kann aber auch sein, dass wir die richtige Funktion nicht eingestellt bekommen haben), sodass es sehr warm war. Ein Segen war der vorhandene mobile Ventilator, der uns bei meist mindestens 35° den Ventilator deutlich erträglicher gemacht hat. Die Wohnung liegt wirklich richtig zentral in der Altstadt am Placa Major, wo es wenig luftig ist, man aber nett am Abend- und Nachtleben teilnehmen kann.
Lovingly furnished house close to the beach. To welcome was water, juice and fruit in the fridge. Very nice landlady. We'll be happy again. Maybe an internet connection would be good for the future.
Liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus in unmittelbarer Strandnähe. Zur Begrüßung war Wasser, Saft und Obst im Kühlschrank. Sehr nette Vermieterin. Wir kommen bestimmt gerne mal wieder. Vielleicht wäre für die Zukunft ein Internet-Anschluss gut.
We (parents, 3 Children 13-7-3) spent a nice time in a very well maintained and tastefully furnished modern cottage. Ideal starting point for day or half-day trips to nearby beaches (15 minutes) to the center of Puebla Sat (15 minutes walk), or to La Palma (30 minutes), as well as shopping directly in Sa Puebla. Silvia and Juan were great hosts, open, helpful and reliable. Highly empfeheln for a holiday away from the hustle and bustle (no direct neighbors), and yet so centrally located that you get in a relatively short time to every corner of the island.
Wir (Eltern, 3 Kinder 13-7-3) verbrachten eine schöne Zeit in sehr gepflegtem und geschmackvoll modern eingerichtetem Landhaus. Idealer Ausgangspunkt für Tages -oder Halbtagesausflüge zu nahe gelegenen Stränden (15 Autominuten), zum Zentrum von Sa Puebla (15 Minuten zu Fuss), oder auch nach La Palma (30 Autominuten), sowie Einkaufsmöglichkeiten direct in Sa Puebla.
Silvia und Juan waren tolle Gastgeber, offen, hilfreich und zuverlässig.
Sehr zu empfeheln für einen Urlaub abseits von jedem Trubel (keine direkten Nachbarn), und doch so zentral gelegen, das man in relative kurzer Zeit zu jedem Zipfel der Insel gelangt.
The house is well maintained, clean and modern - this expense has been spared. Transfer quickly and easily. The long sandy beach (with a cozy beach bar) just a 3 minute walk. Restaurants, pubs, Hiring of bicycles and anything else you also need within walking distance. All in all a perfect location - that give you 5 stars!
Das Haus ist sehr gepflegt, sauber und modern eingerichtet - hier wurde an nichts gespart. Übergabe problemlos und schnell. Zum langen Sandstrand (mit gemütlicher Strandbar) nur 3 Minuten zu laufen. Restaurants, Kneipen, Fahrradverleich und alles, was man sonst noch braucht ebenfalls in Laufnähe. Alles in allem also eine perfekte Location - dafür geben gerne 5 Sterne!
We had a fabulous two weeks at Can Maria with friends, (3 couples) the finca was spotless, and well equipped. Perfectly located in the beautiful and very peaceful countryside, to see the whole island without spending too much time in the car. The hosts were a delight! Fresh eggs, oranges and beer on tap! Not to mention the traditional Mallorcan Tart on our last night - delicious!
We will definitely be returning!
Wij hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad, alles perfect geregeld. Huis is van alle gemakken verzien. Bij aankomst alles keurig met zelfs verse bloemen in huis.
Omgeving fantastisch, enige minpunt zijn de harde matrassen maar wij zouden zo weer gaan.
Het is een heerlijk huisje voor 4 personen
Alles wat je nodig hebt is aanwezig (de keuken is zeer compleet uitgerust)
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All talks are open to staff, students and members of the public. Attendance is free and there is no need to book in advance. For further information, contact .
A full list of previous lectures and presentations is available. It is also possible to watch, listen and download some of these presentations, and find them on iTunes. Some presentations are also broadcast live online.
NB: You are strongly recommended to register (at no cost) with the APRU's "Psychology of the Paranormal" email network to ensure that you are informed of any future changes to the programme as well as news of related events. You can also follow@chriscfrench on Twitter (note the middle 'c') for announcements.
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A hot tub is not just a hot tub when it comes to deciding what it should cost consumers. There are numerous intangibles that need to be considered beyond the product's acrylic shell, jets and cabinetry.
In a time when the portable spa industry is struggling, knowing how to properly price the product is more important than ever. Dealers who previously weren't meticulous in calculating their sticker prices are now looking for concrete ways to amend their practices.
While most dealers include basic expenses such as delivery and freight in the final price of a portable spa, the reality is that many neglect to consider all the extras that go into moving these products off the showroom floor.
"Very few will add commission and the cost of advertising into the total cost of goods," says Danielle Lavallee Wasson, international sales director of Bluffdale, Utah-based Bullfrog Spas. "These days, dealers need consistent marketing. [We have] to go to the public; we can't just sit back and relax."
Some hot tub sales experts estimate that it costs around $250 per unit to sell a spa, depending on the market.
|To determine if a hot tub's selling price meets the recommended margin of 40 percent, it should conform to the following calculation:
|Cost of goods (including freight, advertising,
|commission, etc.):
Unfortunately, money is tight and many spa dealers say they can't fit advertising into their budgets. However, some have found success by building a "slush fund" or "plug number" into the cost of goods for each hot tub that can be put in the bank for future spa-centric promotions. The exact amount should be determined by the needs of each dealer and market. This money can go toward a booth at a home show or television ads, or into offering store gift cards to potential buyers on the brink. It also helps defer prices of gifts with purchase.
"Give yourself a little room to move or add tchotchkes to close a sale," says Tony Nessie, owner of Hot Tubs Etc. in St. Charles, Ill. He typically includes a $150- to $200 plug number to cover such expenses. "That cover lift, that step, it all adds value."
Other expenses such as start-up chemical giveaways, referral programs and general overhead should also be spread out over each spa.
But while identifying the exact cost per spa of some of these elements might be tricky, determining the right margins for your business should help cover such concerns.
"A big mistake a lot of people make is not understanding the difference between markup vs. margin," Lavallee Wasson says. "A markup is the cost of goods multiplied by one plus the percentage a dealer wants to charge beyond the cost. A margin, on the other hand, is defined as the profit made on the selling price."
She suggests a set calculation to determine the difference.
For instance, if a dealer needs a 40 percent margin on his or her hot tubs to achieve long-term growth, the markup must be calculated so that when the cost of goods is subtracted from the selling price, and that amount is then divided by the selling price, the final answer comes in at around .40, or 40 percent. For example, a hot tub that cost the dealer $5,000 must be multiplied by a 1.67 markup to achieve a 40 percent margin, not 1.40. If a spa dealer believes he is selling at a 40-percent margin but is just multiplying his cost by 1.40, he is in fact only marking it up by 40 percent and actually making a margin, or profit, of just 28.57 percent — not enough to sustain the growth needed to survive in the hot tub business.
To realize such growth, experts say to aim for a margin of 40- to 50 percent. That should typically cover additional overhead that may be tough to pinpoint. Make sure to also consider breakages and errors that occur throughout the year in your final margin, as well as discounts. The margin can be lowered for special-pricing events such as trade shows or sales.
"No store is going to hit their exact margin on every sale, and sometimes a smart consumer will get a better deal," Nessie says. "But if you have an effective overheard absorption technique, it will balance out."
There are two main models for deciding what to include in the markup calculation. Depending on the buying power of their demographics, some dealers may not feel comfortable applying a growth margin to certain aspects of the cost of goods, such as freight and commission. They still include the base cost of these in the selling price of the hot tub, adding them in after the markup is calculated. This allows dealers to keep prices lower to compete in markets where others are offering deep discounts.
"Choosing the items that you include as cost of goods vs. overhead is always challenging," says Henry Pine, president of Accent Spas & Hot Tubs near Houston. "Even the accountants don't seem to agree on exactly what goes where."
The best tactic is to find the inclusions and exclusions that make the most sense for your own company's bottom line.
The second philosophy is to include every cost associated with a spa in the cost of goods before determining the margin, and mark it all up. This is often done in high-end markets by dealers who offer an elevated level of service during and after the purchase, which is worth more in the eyes of some consumers.
"Take credit for what your company does," Nessie says. "A lot of dealers don't give themselves credit for the white-glove delivery, starting up the spa and talking to the buyer on the phone. The best way to get the price you ask for is to build those things into the value of the product when you talk to the customer."
Having a minimum profit in mind for each spa slightly below the sticker price also helps dealers stay on track while still making the client feel that they are getting a deal.
"That way, if the salesperson has to take a little bit off, they can," says Paul Riley, store manager of Fitness Depot Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. "We want to make sure that someone who wants a product leaves with it."
The discount can also be taken out of a salesperson's commission to keep margins balanced. A small discount is fine when it can make or break a sale. But beyond the technical aspects of pricing, another element often gets in the way of dealers, leading them to undersell: emotion. Especially in this economy, it is not reasonable to get overly competitive with price-slashers. Once dealers have a clear picture of what they spent on a hot tub and have figured out the correct margin, letting emotion into the equation can quickly derail profits.


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Immigration Reform Chances Slipping
Chances of comprehensive immigration reform in 2014 seem to be slipping away. GOP Speaker John Boehner said his members continue discussing immigration, but stressed that many House Republicans do not trust the Obama administration to adequately enforce a new law.
"The American people, including many of my members, don't trust that the reform that we're talking about as it was intended to be," said the Speaker.
However, the White House remains optimistic about getting an immigration reform bill done this year.
"We've seen significant movement among Republicans on this issue, and it is heartening to see the Republican leaders in Congress, including the Speaker of the House and others, identify immigration reform as a necessary priority," Presidential spokesman Jay Carney said.
Carney cited ongoing, positive progress in the House. The Senate passed a sweeping, bipartisan immigration reform bill last year but the effort remains stalled in the House.


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The Meat of the Matter
Westchester's Favorite Steakhouses
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We're on a tear of beefy steaks, buttery potatoes, and crisp, deep-fried onion rings. Don't tell PETA—and pass those pointy knives our way.
BLT's Chef de Cuisine Jonathan Miailo holds a prized bone-in sirloin.
Steakhouses, like haikus, succeed within an established set of rules. All steakhouses have luscious beefsteaks, obviously. And flanking those, you'll find the usual suspects in sides: sautéed mushrooms, stacks of onion rings, and mashed, gratinéed, and French-fried potatoes. Caesar salads traditionally whet the appetite, along with oysters and snappy shrimp cocktails. And as a bone thrown to your already at-risk health, you'll probably find some richly sauced veggies, like creamed spinach, rounding out the spread.
True, the steakhouse menu is predictable, but when has that ever been a problem for comfort food? Just as when we return to a beloved bistro, we go to a steakhouse for familiarity. We want the mouthwatering aroma of searing beef; a clubby, welcoming vibe; and big, deep glasses of resonant reds. It's like sinking into an easy chair.
Comfort aside, it's important to remember that steakhouses always have been progressive. Before even Chez Panisse, steakhouses offered "ingredient-driven" menus, where prime grades, heritage breeds, nut-and-bolts aging methods, and farm-to-table provenance were as joyously celebrated as sauce Béarnaise. Plus, in anticipation of the relaxed tone in chic restaurants, steakhouses have always been low key. They're the places to loosen your tie and kick back, even with a heritage-breed steak and fine wine.
Here in Westchester, we're lucky. While other suburbanites have to travel to the City, we're loaded with destination steakhouses within our borders. We toured the best of the bunch and on the following pages tell you what we found.
BLT's well-lit interior—just look at those shades—attracts a buzzing crowd on weekends.
BLT Steak
221 Main St, White Plains
(914) 467-5500; bltsteak.com
One plus one equals more than two at BLT, which brought a whole lot of culinary-world brand power to the already buzzy towers of the Ritz-Carlton, Westchester. The soaring space is lit by two-story windows (and, at night, water-tower-sized cylinder shades). Visible from the street and sidewalk, its transparency acts like a beacon to Westchester's carnivores. Once summoned, BLT's diners are not disappointed—bright lighting and cheery blackboard specials makes this dramatic spot as welcoming as it looks.
Not-to-miss starters include a changing roster of East and West Coast oysters, or Chef Tourandel's sexy plate of tuna tartare, where jade avocado makes the perfect backdrop for firm, ruby-hued bluefin. Meanwhile, BLT's signature starter, grill-striped, double-cut bacon, makes an even better beginning: here, a crisp, smoky sear leads to a soft and lushly juicy bite.
BLT serves up a mouthwatering, bone-in sirloin.
BLT is known for its elite steaks, like the American Wagyu which comes in melting rib-eye, top cap, and skirt (see our glossary on page 65). Even so, it's wise to check the blackboard for specials. On our last visit, Chef de Cuisine Jonathan Miailo came up with an 18-ounce organic, grass-fed-and-finished New York strip steak, whose old-fashioned, brawny beefiness made us regret all the grain-fed meat we've eaten. Also spotted: Miailo's sage-roasted Ossabaw pork, the holy grail in boutique, heritage-breed pork products. (In fact, Ossabaw pork is much rarer than Kobe beef.)
And while most of the restaurants in this roundup offer fish, few can compare with BLT's—not a surprise, since Executive Chef Laurent Tourondel is equally famous for his seafood.
The Willett House's interior recalls our industrial past.
The Willett House
20 Willett Ave, Port Chester
(914) 939-7500; thewilletthouse.com
While BLT garners more buzz than any steakhouse in our roundup, Port Chester's Willett House remains Westchester's standby. This glorious red-brick remnant of the Byram River's industrial past (complete with a pressed-tin ceiling and wide-plank floors) was built as the Westchester Grain Company factory in the 1880s. The Byram offered a convenient shipping path to the Long Island Sound and Manhattan. The building's current incarnation as a steakhouse couldn't be more ideal; it bears the same gaslit patina that gives Brooklyn's Peter Luger's its old-timey vibe.
The Willett House's porterhouse for two comes sliced so you can immediately see its juicy insides.
Unlike Luger's, though, the Willett House offers wet-aged steaks, which sacrifices some beefy intensity for buttery tenderness and mouthwatering juiciness. We're not complaining: the classic Willett House steak is a massive porterhouse for two, which arrives on the bone, but chevron-sliced, and it coasts onto the table like a great white shark, flanks slashed to show rosy beef perfection. Meanwhile, the steak's platter is slightly tipped on a tabletop saucer to display a well of juice, crackling with aromatic beefiness. It's the best-case sauce for the Willett House's gorgeous, rich mashed potatoes because, as at Peter Luger's, there are few fancy sauces on offer. At the Willett House, it's all about the peppery house-made steak sauce, or nature's own sauce—the steak's natural drippings.
Wise diners take advantage of the Willett House's 900-bottle-deep cellar, which offers well-chosen, California-centered (though world-spanning) vintages at many price points. And, if that's not enough to send you home reeling, all of the Willett House's desserts are house-made—even its oddball (and addictive) layered crème brûlée-slash-cheesecake.
The decor at Frankie and Johnnie's appeals to its loyal crowd of power players.
Frankie and Johnnie's Steakhouse
77 Purchase St, Rye
(914) 925-3900; frankieandjohnnies.com
While not as historic as its original and still operational 1926 location in Manhattan (whose speakeasy origins linger on in a subterranean dining room and Jazz Age memorabilia), Frankie and Johnnie's in Rye is certainly loaded with swagger. Jammed to its soaring balcony with tie-loosening power diners, it's the see-and-be-seen hotspot among politicos and financial machers—the sort of steakhouse at which you can almost smell money along with your dinner.
Yet to slap this spot with the slur of "power scene" is to disguise its subtlety, found in a 650-label, California-focused wine list; a cozy, hearth-warmed bar; and regiments of tapers that create flattering golden light. In all, this steakhouse appeals to more than beef-and-brawn diners. Plus, at Frankie and Johnnie's, welcomes are warm and personal—which may account for this cheerful joint's following.
Frankie and Johnnie's rib-eye steak is dry-aged in-house.
It could also be the beef, which is hand-picked from the newly catch-all grading "prime," and then dry aged in-house. This process, in which the initial cut shrinks as much as 20 percent through evaporation, concentrates the steak's beefy flavors, while rendering its flesh buttery-textured and moist. Look for massive, delectable rib-eye steaks, made more perfect with mounds of salty, lightly crispy fried onions—though, we admit, the uptown splurge of a "surf and turf" is perfect for Frankie and Johnnie's. Here, a generous, crosshatched hunk of juicy sirloin is matched by the extravagant, scarlet curl of a lobster tail. All that's missing here are bathroom attendants and a requisite three martinis.


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Raising concern over the misuse of rape laws, a city court has acquitted four members of a family accused of confining and raping a woman, who was being actually used by her husband to settle personal scores.
Terming it as a "classic illustration of misuse of rape laws", the court stressed the need to remain "vigilant" in "differentiating" between false and genuine rape cases so that no innocent person is convicted.
Additional sessions judge Virender Bhat said the alleged victim's husband had misused rape laws by using her as a "pawn" to settle personal scores.
Directing the police to be careful while differentiating a false case and a genuine case, the judge said the abuse of rape laws should not be encouraged and innocent people should be not be convicted.
Acquitting Delhi residents Sikander, his brother Shailender and their parents Harender Mehto and Sushila, the judge said: "...this case is a classic illustration of misuse of rape-related laws. The husband of the prosecutrix, in order to settle scores with the accused, used her as an arrow or pawn and slapped an utterly false criminal case upon the accused."
According to the defence counsel of the accused, Sikander and his family members were facing trial on allegations levelled by a woman, one of their relatives. She had claimed she was confined and gang-raped by the two brothers who also tried to sell her.
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Memorial services for Joe Edward Hinze,68, of Sealy, Texas were held Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 10:00 pm from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy with Rev. Octavio Muguerza celebrating the funeral mass and rite of committal. Interment was at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Sealy. Serving as pallbearers were George Fogle, Carlton Fogle, Dawson Fogle, Charles Hinze, Jonathan Szymanski, Jeffery Szymanski, Allan Hillboldt, Jr. and Benjamin Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Jessica Fogle, Lucy Fogle, Deidre Hinze, Reagan Hinze, Sydney Hinze, Anna Smith, Sarah Szymanski, Will Szymanski, Ellie Szymanski and Lisa Szymanski. Joe Edward was born on August 22, 1938 in Sealy to parents E.M. and Ruby Hinze. Joe Edward went to school in Sealy and graduated from Sealy High School in 1956 and from Texas A&M University in 1960. On December 30, 1962 he married Cornelia Marie Zurek of Wallis, Texas, despite the fact that she graduated from the University of Texas, and she remained the only Longhorn he ever loved. They lived in Sealy for nearly all of their married life together. They were blessed with a son, Gregory Foster and a daughter, Amy Karoline. Throughout his life, Joe Edward was successful in a variety of different business ventures. His greatest accomplishment, however, was his loving family. He didn't have any hobbies... didn't hunt, fish, or play golf.. other than his family. He was affectionately known as "Boopa" by his six grandchildren and was never too busy or tired for anything when asked by one of his precious grandkids. Joe Edward loved to travel. Very few weekends went by without a quick trip to the Louisiana casinos. While we are all saddened with his departure from this earth, he passed quickly doing what he loved and took one final trip. Joe Edward was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for over 40 years. He was honored to have served on the church renovations committee and was very pleased with the fruits of that endeavor. Joe Edward Hinze passed away while on vacation in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Thursday morning, December 28, 2006. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his loving wife of 44 years: Cornelia Marie Zurek Hinze of Sealy; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Deidre Hinze of Brenham; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and George Fogle of Sealy; grandchildren, Jessica, Carlton, Lucy and Dawson Fogle of Sealy and Reagan and Sydney Hinze of Brenham. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Allan "Cap" Hillboldt, Sr. of Cat Spring; sister-in-law, Jeraldine Szymanski of Wallis; neice Anna Smith and husband Benjamin of Houston; nephews, Allan Hillboldt, Jr. of Austin, Jeffery Szymanski, wife Sarah and children Ellie and Will of Frisco and Jonathan Szymanski and wife Lisa of Baton Rouge, LA; numerous other relatives and many, many, many friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Edwin M. and Ruby Pomikal Hinze and his adoring in-laws, Julius and Lucille Zurek. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 337, Sealy, Texas 77474. Joe's favorite quote: "It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth - and that we have no way of knowing when out time is up - that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." - Elisabeth Kubler - Ross... and Joe did. Services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapel, 768 Fourth Street, Sealy, TX 77474 (979)885-3535.
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I've been going through the tree trying to find out if there are duplicate entries on Grandma Searcy, but I can't find any. I don't understand why Geni made her the half-sister of some of her siblings. ARG. If anyone can help me figure this out, I'd greatly appreciate it.
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I don't believe the liberal lies and I know you don't either. Help me expose the lies before all of our dreams are crushed. What is the most that you can give to save our country? Maybe it's $1,000 or $500 or maybe today it is $100 or $50?
Friend --
Obama is striking fear into the poor and middle class by announcing "Republicans want to gut social programs."
Well, I hope so!
The "social programs" he's talking about aren't charities that give people a fresh start. They're government offices that make fake promises to poor people, promises that they can't keep. Promises like, "You can buy a house without saving up for it. You can have a cell phone without paying for it. You can go to college for as long as you want -- there are ways to get around the bills. We'll provide quality healthcare and you won't have to pay for it."
Before I go on, I want you to tell me what you think of this true story:
A newly married couple in their late twenties live in an apartment with few furniture dreaming about building their dream home on lakefront property in their hometown.
But they never went to college.
Each of them works two minimum wage jobs in retail and one even delivers pizza. They both often work over 60 hours a week.
They only see each other every few days where they make time to catch up.
Without help from their family, they eventually save enough to put a down-payment on that lakefront property to build their home. Then they go back to work.
Obama believes that that is not a life that people should live.
Tavis Smiley calls them "the new poor."
Cornel West says it's immoral that people have to suffer like this.
Nancy Pelosi says they have to work so hard because rich people are conspiring against them.
Jesse Jackson says they're forced to work because of institutionalized racism.
I say they're living the American dream!
They're being responsible!
This couple shows us all an endangered species: young Americans who are not relying on handouts to make their dreams come true.
And despite what the liberals are telling them, their dreams are coming true.
But liberals driving our society are soon going to put an end to stories like this. Obama is at the steering wheel, with Democrats gearing up their campaign speeches, and West and Smiley are touring the country.
So-called "Progressive" lobbying groups -- who Allen West just said are the same thing as Communists -- are telling Americans that no one should "suffer" living on minimum-wage or working more than 40 hours per week.
I received a petition from a Progressive group the other day that told me that because people are "suffering" life under minimum wage, that we can make that suffering go away by demanding politicians force companies to raise wages and make the government give people free healthcare.
But we're already doing that. We've been doing it in earnest since President Johnson started the "Great Society" programs in the 1960s.
His "Great Society" programs gave away housing, food, education, healthcare and wages in exchange for votes.
But the suffering didn't end. It only got worse.
Today, crime is out of control, families break apart, our kids don't graduate and poverty rates remain the same as they were half a century ago.
And what the bureaucrats didn't tell them is that they would also have to exchange their dreams for a new life on the plantation.
I lived that life, on and off, for seven years. Friend, there are no dreams on the plantation to build a lakefront home. I was taught that only rich people live like that, off the backs of the poor.
As Progressives demand that we continue class-warfare and abandon the free-market, they're planning real suffering for every American.
Will you help me save America and stop them with a most generous and immediate donation?
Obama just told Americans that we're facing the starkest election since Johnson and Goldwater. He is actually comparing himself to Lyndon B. Johnson, exposing his plans to expand government's reach!
We must convince Americans not to be timid anymore! And black Americans can't ignore what's happening in their own backyard and what this president has done to our communities.
Help me reach all Americans with the reasons that conservative principles give solutions that actually help people, while the liberal lies harm families and crush dreams.
What is the most that you can give to save our country? Maybe it's $1,000 or $500, maybe today it is $100, $50, or $25?
Every gift that you give helps me reach all Americans! And every prayer helps us reach soft hearts that are ready to try personal responsibility. Thank you for what you can do to help today!
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Aston Martin Boss Confirms Work on SUV
Model Expected to be First from Daimler Alliance
The idea and concept of an Aston Martin SUV is nothing earth-shattering, with the controversially styled Lagonda concept shown nearly five years ago at the Geneva motor show. Despite ambivalent reception of the concept's styling, the brand remains committed to bringing an SUV model to market, with continued strong demand in China and other markets for luxury SUVs.
Earlier this year, Aston Martin announced a "technical partnership" with AMG, Mercedes-Benz's high-performance division. The specific details of what this partnership might entail were vague at the time, with the main focus and discussion on powertrain development. Aston CEO Ulrich Bez's recent confirmation to Autocar that an SUV is in the works adds fuel to the speculative fire that the new Aston SUV could ride on a variation of the next Mercedes-Benz ML or GL platform. Bez specifically cited the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne as examples of two models sharing components but having distinct styles and personalities.
Bez envisioned a similar potential relationship with Daimler, stressing the Aston would be "clearly and distinctly an Aston Martin." Earlier, it was speculated that Lagonda would be broken out as its own SUV sub-brand within Aston Martin, but Bez says building name recognition for the brand in developing markets was deemed too expensive, and that the new SUV would be sold under the Aston Martin brand.
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A half-cube is cut into two pieces by a plane through the long diagonal and at right angles to it. Can you draw a net of these pieces? Are they identical?
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The aim is to make a box that will contain all the cups and have
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N.B. I am assuming that the mugs will all be facing up in the
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Courses in gym instruction
Professional fitness instructors Celine Fenech Adami and Gillian Grech are organising courses in exercise to music and gyminstruction.
The courses are geared towards those who do not hold prior qualifications but wish to become certified to teach aerobic classes, work in a gym or simply for their own knowledge.
Personal training courses are planned for those who already hold a level two qualification and short modules in indoor cycling, step training and body conditioning are also planned.
The curriculum covers both theory and practical sessions for both courses, ensuring students are aware of correct technique when teaching studio classes, or when handling gym equipment.
Ms Fenech Adami and Ms Grech have worked in the fitness industry for 15 years. They have been running professional courses in fitness instruction since 2008 and have trained a number of instructors now working in local gyms.
The courses are internationally recognised and verified by OCR UK (Oxford, Cambridge and Royal Society of Arts), which means the certification is recognised worldwide. The courses start in the first week of March and will carry on for 16 weeks. All students will be examined by verifiers from OCR UK.
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MathML Cloud
Making Math Accessible
Update: MathML Cloud 1.0 launched May 2015—read our press release and visit the MathML Cloud product site.
Imagine sitting in your high school or college math class. The teacher asks you to work on some equations and you open your textbook to the assigned page. You read the problems' introductory text and get ready to work. The only problem is… the equations aren't there!
The Problem
Access to math continues to be a shared problem for the educational community. Content creators do not have any easy way to create or include accessible math equations in digital content delivered across a wide range of technologies. And most reading tools cannot render math equations from formats like MathML (Mathematical Markup Language) in an accessible way. As a result, many students with print disabilities are left behind with incomplete educational materials that prevent them from studying and learning critical math concepts.
The Solution
MathML Cloud is a new tool that helps content creators and technology developers deliver accessible math. Through a partnership with Microsoft and others in the math technology community, Benetech's Global Literacy team is developing a conversion tool that creates both images and alternative descriptions of math equations on the fly. Here's how it works:
1. A publisher or other content creator submits MathML code to the MathMLCloud API, using a MathMLCloud integrated product.
2. The MathML is converted to an SVG image; the API returns HTML/ SVG code and the image.
3. The returned image and code can be inserted into digital content and viewed with readers like a Kindle and Nook or web browsers like Internet Explorer.
4. Students can click to the MathML Cloud website to see the original MathML or to provide feedback on the image description.
Read our press release announcing the launch of MathML Cloud 1.0.
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Honorary degrees, one University Medal to be presented
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Three honorary degrees will be conferred and one University Medal given during Commencement ceremonies, Saturday May 21, and Sunday, May 22, in the Events Center.
Honorary doctorates will be awarded to alumnus Terence M. Keane '76, PhD '79; alumnus Owen C. Pell '80; and David W. Orr. A University Medal will be awarded to William Chen.
Keane, who will receive the honorary Doctor of Science, will speak at the Graduate School ceremony at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 21. Pell will receive the honorary Doctor of Laws and speak at the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences morning ceremony; Orr will receive the honorary Doctor of Science and speak at the Harpur College afternoon ceremony. Chen will speak at the professional schools ceremony.
Keane, a preeminent researcher, scholar and clinician, earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Rochester, and his master's in psychology and his PhD in clinical psychology from Binghamton University. Currently co-founder, board member and director of research for the Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights and associate chief of staff for Research at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Keane is also director of the Behavioral Science Division of the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, assistant dean for research at the Boston University School of Medicine, professor and vice chair for research in the Department of Psychiatry at the BUSM, and professor of psychology on the Charles River Campus.
He has taught at several universities, is principal investigator on grants totaling more than $30 million, and has authored nearly 230 articles and book chapters, five treatment manuals and 11 edited books.
Keane helped establish national standards for the diagnosis and assessment of PSTD, consulted with the New York City Fire Department after 9/11, and consulted with the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the mental health crises of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Called an extraordinary person who has shaped an entire field of psychological inquiry, Keane has received Binghamton University's Edward Weisband Distinguished Alumnus Award for Public Service or Contributions to Public Affairs.
Pell earned his bachelor of arts in political science summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Binghamton University, and his juris doctorate at the University of Virginia. A senior partner at White & Case LLP in New York City, he has represented banks in actions relating to the collapse of Enron, the Holocaust, the South African apartheid system, post-World War II land seizures in Poland and African slavery in the United States.
Appointed by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the U.S. delegation to the Holocaust Era Assets Conference in Prague in 2009, he is a member of the Binghamton University Foundation Board of Directors, chair of the Major Gifts Outreach Committee for the current Binghamton University Bold. Brilliant. Binghamton. Campaign, a Friend of Harpur College, a Campaign Feasibility Study participant, a Believe Campaign key consultant and a member of the Binghamton University Law School Initiative Committee. He received the Binghamton University Alumni Award and the Glenn G. Bartle Distinguished Alumni Award.
Pell has established the Philosophy, Politics and Law Honors Thesis Fund and the Philosophy, Politics and Law Program Fund, and has contributed to the Lois B. DeFleur International Innovation Fund. Also a member of the Harpur College Law Council, he has lectured on campus and hosted a seminar for Binghamton graduates attending law school.
Chen received his bachelor's degree from the University of London, his master's degree from Brown University and his PhD from Cornell University. A landmark researcher in the field of stress analysis applied to miniature electromechanical components, as well as in advanced packaging technology, Chen was instrumental in establishing a research relationship between Binghamton University and IBM in Endicott during his 33 years with IBM. He has been a champion of funding research and of hiring Binghamton graduates.
After retiring from IBM, where he was elected to the IBM Academy of Technology, Chen became director and principal research fellow at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) in Singapore. In 2001, he moved to his current position as senior technical advisor at ASE Group, the world's largest provider of independent semiconductor manufacturing services in assembly and testing. He played a key role in ASE becoming a full member company for the University's Integrated Electronics Engineering Center.
He has taught at Cornell University, Hong Kong University of Science of Technology and Binghamton University and presented on packaging innovations at the 2010 Electronics Packaging Symposium at Binghamton. Co-chair of the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS) Assembly and Packaging International Technical Working Group, he is past president of the IEEE Components Packaging and Manufacturing Technology Society (CPMT) and an elected Fellow of IEEE and of ASME.
At the forefront of the green campus concept, educator and writer Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and special assistant to the president of Oberlin College, and a James Marsh Professor-at-Large at the University of Vermont.
He earned his bachelor's degree from Westminster College, his master's degree from Michigan State University and his doctorate in international relations from the University of Pennsylvania. An advocate for responsible management of the environment, Orr has created a model that he hopes institutions of higher education will follow.
Called the intellectual father of the green building movement, in 2000, Orr proposed the goal of carbon neutrality in an article titled "Saving Future Generations From Global Warming." In it, he proposed that every school, college and university stand up and be counted on the issue of climatic change, by developing plans to reduce, eliminate or find ways to offset the emission of heat-trapping gases by 2020.
Most recently tapped to work on a $2.2 million collaborative project to define a climate action plan for the Obama administration, Orr has published more than 150 articles in scholarly and popular periodicals and is the author of Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse (2009) and six other books.


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Renal failure results from damage to the nephrons, causing them to not function properly. Renal failure can be divided into acute (a rapid onset) or chronic (slowly progressive over time). Acute renal failure is often the result of major damage to the kidneys, such as infection, decreased blood flow to the kidneys, drugs that can be harmful to the kidneys, toxins such as antifreeze, or blockage of urine outflow from the kidneys, such as stones lodged in the ureters or urethra. The pet usually becomes sick shortly after the kidney has been damaged. Depending on the cause and if acute renal failure is discovered early enough, it can sometimes be reversed and the kidneys can recover.
At the other extreme, irreversible damage can occur where the kidney is unable to be repaired and the disease can be fatal. Chronic renal failure is often more gradual in onset and by the time the pet is showing clinical signs it is difficult to pinpoint what initially caused the insult to the kidneys. As animals age, the number of functional nephrons begins to decrease. This is especially true in older cats and the decrease in functional nephrons often results in chronic renal failure. There is no way to cure chronic renal failure and it will continue to progress as more nephrons become non-functional. In many cases, pets with chronic renal failure can be treated with medications, fluid therapy and dietary changes to help them feel better and slow the progression of the disease for months or even years.
Blood work and urinalysis are helpful tests for looking at kidney function. With blood work, substances that are eliminated from the blood by the kidney can be evaluated. The major substances evaluated are BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine. These become elevated with renal failure because the kidneys aren't working well enough to clear them from the blood. There are many other toxins that build up in the body with renal failure. Most of these lead to the clinical signs that we see, but they are difficult to evaluate with tests. Unfortunately, two thirds of the nephrons must be lost before the BUN and creatinine become elevated. Urinalysis can evaluate the ability of the kidneys to concentrate the urine as well as look for any evidence of infection, crystals or other substances such as protein that shouldn't be in the urine under normal circumstances. Your veterinarian may also suggest other tests such as radiographs or ultrasound to get an idea of the size, shape and architecture of the kidneys.


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Getting Familiar with Foreign Investingby
Investing overseas has caught fire among U.S. investors, and it has become Wall Street's strategy du jour. Americans poured $126.1 billion into global and emerging markets over the past 12 months through March, accounting for a record 56% of the inflows into all U.S. mutual funds, notes Edward Yardeni, chief investment strategist at investment firm Oak Associates. Americans also put in an additional $28.6 billion in global exchange-traded funds.
What's driving American funds to foreign shores are the awesome returns, which have been mightily outscoring those of U.S. indexes for the past three years. While it's easy to see why an investor would be tempted, I want to issue a warning to the neophytes: The markets overseas are fraught with even greater risks than the domestic markets, as there is no uniformity or consistency in investment rules, or in accounting, currency, or securities trading. And there is the ever-present danger of political and government instability in some countries. Repatriation of capital -- taking your money out of some of these countries -- can also be iffy.
However, the savvy investment professional who can navigate these exotic but arcane markets may find that fishing in foreign waters can, indeed, be most profitable. Donald Gimbel, senior managing director at Carret Asset Management, which shepherds some $2 billion, is one of them. His Carret Global Fund scored a 35.6% gain during its most recent one-year period, vs. 15.41% for the S&P 500. Over a three-year period, Carret Global gained 30.24% vs. the S&P's 14.65%. And Carret's five-year gain has been 10.47%, compared with the S&P's 2.69%.
Before taking the plunge, it's important to review the cardinal rules for overseas investing. While many of the principles also hold true for investing in the U.S., they are even more important when investing overseas. In most countries, the regulators don't require much information from companies, and rules on disclosure of material information aren't that stringent.
David Riedel, president of Riedel Research Group, which specializes in finding attractive and undervalued stocks in Asia, says investors should look for companies with "sustainable business models," based on their cash flow, debt-to-capital ratio, and long-term profitability. Another important point to consider: valuation. Stocks should have reasonable valuation based on metrics such as price-earnings and price-to-EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) ratios.
Finally, look at management's background. If top executives belong to the family that owns the majority of the stock, that's a bad sign. Usually, members of a clan have different goals for the company than strictly professional managers who are not relatives. The priority of family members is not growth but to take as much money out of the company as possible, which is especially true of companies in emerging countries.
If the stocks in these foreign countries are traded in the U.S., getting pertinent information about the companies and their execs shouldn't be too difficult. But for companies not listed in the U.S. and only available on the local stock exchanges, you will have to do diligent research yourself, or find professionals savvy in foreign markets to do the work for you.
Riedel says he looks for "solid domestic plays on the very attractive attributes of the emerging markets." He doesn't recommend investing in oil, mining, or other commodity plays. In the emerging markets he likes companies that are in housing finance, civil engineering, cinema, retailing, quick-service restaurants, and mobile phones.
Among his recommended stocks is Alsea, which trades on the Mexican stock exchange with a $500 million market cap. It is the franchisee in Mexico for such standout U.S. companies as Starbucks (SBUX), Domino's Pizza (DPZ), Popeye's Fried Chicken, and Chili's. The company has little debt and is run by an experienced management team, says Riedel. In India, Riedel's top pick is TVSM, the third-largest motorcycle maker in that country. The motorbike has become one of the most popular modes of transportation in India, where 70% of the population still lives and works on farms.
In Chile, Riedel's favorite is Compania de Telecomunicaciones, which trades on the Nasdaq with the ticker symbol CTC. It provides a broad range of telecom services in Chile, including local and international phone services. Now trading at $7 a share, Riedel figures the stock is worth $12 based on a discounted cash-flow analysis. It is the largest fixed-line service provider in the country and the second largest in long-distance and broadband services.
The ultimate question in the fast-growing foreign markets: Having already amassed huge gains, are they at their peak? "Not at all," says Gregory Jones, managing director and senior portfolio manager at investment firm Clay Finlay, which specializes in global equity investing. The company invests in both large- and small-cap stocks in the industrialized as well as emerging markets. Jones believes the emerging markets are still trading at a large discount to developed markets.
Stability in these markets, he says, is being helped by increasing efforts in these countries to improve fiscal and monetary management, and increase foreign currency reserves. And corporate governance and transparency, while still lagging, have improved in the past 20 years, notes Jones. Since the emerging markets now represent more than half of the world's GDP in terms of purchasing-power parity, "it may be time for investors to rethink their investment allocation," he says. Clearly, the game in overseas investing is far from over.


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DSL Prospect Watch: Twelve Straight Wins For Pirates2, Four Hits For Hurtarte
For a season preview of the Pittsburgh Pirates two Dominican Summer League teams, check out our article here. For a recap of the DSL All-Star game, check out our article here. Throughout the year, we will provide the recaps of both teams, as well as highlight one player/stat each day.
Box Score
Result: Pirates 11, Yankees2 3
Starting Pitcher: Christian Henriquez, LHP (1.87) 4.2 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Sandy Santos, RF (.209) - 2-for-4, 3B, BB, SB, 4 RBI
Other Notable Performers:
Dennis Hurtarte, 1B (.241) - 4-for-5
Julio de la Cruz, DH (.199) – 0-for-2, 3 BB
Christopher De Leon, RHP (3.76) – 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Johan De Jesus, SS (.199) – 1-for-4
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Temora Paralympic silver medallist Scott Reardon is home
14/09/2012 , 3:03 PM by Chris Coleman
Before the London Olympics and Paralympics got into full swing, we spoke with Temora's Scott Reardon just as he was about to fly to the UK to take part in the Paralympics. This morning, barely 24 hours after touching down in Australia, having won a silver medal in the 100 metres, and finishing fourth in the 200 metres, Scott has a chat with us on Mornings about his Paralympic experience and his plans for the future. (Yes, they do include the word 'Rio'...)
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Vegetarian Fried Rice
2 tablespoons peanut oil
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cups cold cooked rice
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Heat oil in uncovered wok at 350°F.
- Add salt and eggs; scramble quickly, breaking into small pieces with spatula.
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Youth & Student Rights
"In our system, state-operated schools may not be enclaves of totalitarianism. School officials do not possess absolute authority over their students. Students in school, as well as out of school, are 'persons' under our Constitution."
[Students do not] "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate."
-- Justice Abe Fortas,
Tinker v. Des Moines, 1969
Violations of the constitutional rights of students are far too common in public schools across the country. Articles about controversial subjects written for student newspapers are censored. Lockers, back packs and even students, through increased use of drug testing, are searched without reasonable suspicion. Female students are excluded from certain extracurricular activities, and gay students are intimidated into silence.
The Constitution protects specific individual rights like freedom of speech, the right to privacy, and freedom of religion from intrusion by the government. The Constitution does not place age requirements on these freedoms. Despite the court rulings that have limited student rights, the ACLU believes that all individuals, including young people, should enjoy these basic rights.
Teachers and administrators have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for the students that is conducive to learning. They also have a responsibility to respect each student's individual rights. These two missions are not incompatible. Young people have rights too!
The ACLU works to ensure that young people are educated about the Bill of Rights and that their rights to freedom of speech and fair treatment by government are respected. We support constructive alternatives to efforts that target youth as a group in need of severe measures that restrict civil liberties.


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Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Gear (General) › Lightest stuff sacks?
Jul 15, 2013 at 1:59 pm #1305406
I've got a big bike trip coming up and I have two Ortlieb panniers. I gutted the organizational insert because it weighed a lot.
If I wanted to pack two or three simple drawstring stuff sacks to keep my cooking gear, first aid, and tent repair stuff organized instead of having it slosh around in the Ortlieb, what are my lightest options?
Is Cuben Fiber the lightest, and if so, is there a cheaper alternative that comes close? Is there a very durable mesh stuff sack that gets the weight down there?
These are purely organizational, they don't need to be water resistant at all. However, since they're gonna have things like a metal pot in them, they shouldn't be too flimsy.Jul 15, 2013 at 2:22 pm #2006354
"Is Cuben Fiber the lightest, and if so, is there a cheaper alternative that comes close? Is there a very durable mesh stuff sack that gets the weight down there?"
I have Cuben Fiber stuff sacks. They are very lightweight, but very pricey. I made a bunch out of M50 nylon (thru-hiker) and they turned out well. Almost as lightweight but a lot cheaper, especially if you can sew. I made a bunch out of mosquito net, and they turned out OK since they are fairly transparent for finding things inside. I made a bunch out of some lightweight mesh, and they are OK, but not terribly strong. The mesh was free to me, so I had no excuse not to use it.
You might even try some flimsy plastic shopping bags. The price is right. Plus, you might find them in different colors for color-coding.
–B.G.–Jul 15, 2013 at 2:28 pm #2006357
Jerry AdamsBPL Member
@retiredjerryLocale: Oregon and Washington
A stuff sack uses so little fabric, doesn't make that much difference is you use super light fabric.
If you're talking about a tent, then Cuben can save a lot of weight because it uses so much fabric.Jul 15, 2013 at 2:50 pm #2006367
Good point, Jerry.Jul 15, 2013 at 3:06 pm #2006374
If you only need one stuff sack, then it probably doesn't make much difference.
However, we might be talking about six or eight big sacks, and the tiny difference will add up.
–B.G.–Jul 15, 2013 at 3:33 pm #2006382
I'm talking about… well, let's see.
Currently I have two mesh bags for my sleeping bag and insulated jacket, just to keep them from going all over.
I'll need one for first aid and repair
One for cooking stuff
One for clothing
And I already have a big one for bear bagging.
So, three in addition to the three i'm using. I might decide to replace all 6.
Sea to Summit has No-see-Um mesh bags, anything lighter than these?
I figure there must be someone who got curious and ran the numbers and found a "best" option. Normally I'd forgo stuff sacks but I know it's gonna make a big difference in how fast I move through camp, and on the bike I won't notice ounces like this (but if I'm buying them anyways, no reason not to get the lightest.)Jul 15, 2013 at 3:44 pm #2006385
Some stuff sacks cry for maximum waterproofness, and I'm thinking of the sleeping bag, down jacket, etc. Other stuff sacks cry for maximum durability, and I'm thinking of the ones holding metal gear like stoves and cook pots. Other stuff sacks cry for maximum transparency, and I'm thinking of the so-called ditty bag that holds lots of small items. For a big bear bagging food bag, I would recommend something that is very durable and also dark in color. Now, often a sleeping bag stuff sack is used for bear bagging, so you get two uses out of one item. It is unlikely that you need both at the same time.
Little tiny stuff sacks probably don't make a lot of sense. I'm talking about the size of your hand or smaller. A Ziploc bag is good enough there.
–B.G.–Jul 15, 2013 at 3:48 pm #2006387
IanBPL Member
It's hard to be Ziplocks for your ditty bag, FAK, etc. I'm not sure how old mine are but they are still going strong so I suspect that they'd be fine for your bike trip.
Something Bob mentioned in another thread which is worth repeating here is using a head net as one of your stuff sacks.Jul 15, 2013 at 3:54 pm #2006392
I've done the head net stuff sack. Another one is I sewed up a UL daypack out of M50 or M90 that weighs 1.4 oz., and it doubles as a food stuff sack.
–B.G.–Jul 15, 2013 at 3:59 pm #2006393
Mike WBPL Member
@skopeoLocale: British Columbia
>> Ziplocks for your ditty bag, FAK, etc <<
That depends on how badly you want to keep things dry. I use Ziplocks for some things but after seeing what "falling in" did to my Ziplock first aid kit (melted pills and wet bandages), I now use mini-dry bags for the important stuff. YMMVJul 15, 2013 at 4:10 pm #2006397
bjcBPL Member
@bj-clark-2-2Locale: Colorado
Oven roasting bags. Light, cheap, and tough. Great for clothing and sleeping bags. Too big for repair and FAK.Jul 15, 2013 at 4:10 pm #2006399
David ThomasBPL Member
@davidinkenaiLocale: North Woods. Far North.
I agree with Mike: Don't count on zip locks keeping things dry. They will keep things drier, for a while. But pills need more protection such as small nalgene screw-tops. And for electronics near salt water – I only use roll-down-the-top dry bags or gasketed hard cases. The zip locks reduce a dunking to a few drops of water, but a few drops of salt water will kill most phones and some cameras. GPSs and VHF radios rated as submersible and intended for a marine environment do okay, but the instructions still recommended rinsing in fresh water upon your return.Jul 15, 2013 at 4:15 pm #2006402
I am even more concerned about keeping my camera gear dry, and I carry about nine or ten pounds of it. A standard flimsy plastic shopping bag encloses the camera, and then that goes inside an all-weather zippered camera bag. This gets tested periodically in stream crossings, and it works. However, I move pretty fast through the stream.
–B.G.–Jul 15, 2013 at 4:33 pm #2006410
Ok, great info here.
-I will use my headnet as a stuff sack for my coat. Perfect. I love this forum.
-I use Aloksaks for things like lighters, charging cables, and first aid supplies. These small items should be relatively waterproof in there. However, I want a small stuff sack for all the Aloksaks to prevent them from scraping on an errant buckle and ripping.
Now, I am carrying an expensive DSLR. However, I am not doing any stream crossings. So, the Ziplok Bag inside a camera case inside a hydration pack will probably do.
Relevant to this "Probably" is that I am using Ortlieb back Rollers, which are practically dry sacks. Camera can always go in there.
But, would you trust this system? Or buy one more dry sack?
So, here's the final setup:
Sleeping bag Sack (Mesh)
Food Sack (Keeping these separate because I want to keep food in it all the time for organization).
Headnet for insulated jacket
1 super lightweight silnylon drybag for first aid/repair/cables
1 super lightweight silnylon drybag for Thermarest (forgot to mention this one)
1 ultra-sil drybag (whichever is the heavier Sea to Summit) for pot, water filter, and lid
Thoughts?Jul 15, 2013 at 4:43 pm #2006416
You're overthinking this.
–B.G.–Jul 15, 2013 at 4:53 pm #2006420
I legitimately need advice from other photographers on whether the protection I've got is enough for a weather-sealed DSLR. :/Jul 15, 2013 at 4:58 pm #2006422
Max, we can't see your stuff, so we have no way to tell what you have going.
Instead, why don't _you_ test your own stuff? Load it up and spray it down with a garden hose. If you see more than about one drop of water, then back off and try something else.
–B.G.–Jul 15, 2013 at 5:37 pm #2006436
Eric LundquistBPL Member
@cobbermanLocale: Northern Colorado
Why not use a Nylobarrier pack liner bag as your first step in water protection and throw all your stuff sacks in that. They're cheap, light, transparent, and waterproof.
I wouldn't be concerned with the camera gear. Put it in a Ziplock and then in the Nylobarrier bring some desiccant packs if you're that worried. This is what I bring camping, while I haven't been hit by a lot of rain at one time, It's held up fine. If you stash away the camera too far, you wont take pictures.Jul 15, 2013 at 5:59 pm #2006447
I agree with the Nylobarrier. Bob, I just can't get behind testing the waterproofness of a camera bag by spraying my $2000 camera with a hose.
I'd rather ask on the forums… If you don't have the free time to answer, someone else likely will. I feel like i'm bugging you.Jul 15, 2013 at 6:08 pm #2006452
Ken T.BPL Member
Make a dummy camera. Or borrow a friends.Jul 15, 2013 at 6:37 pm #2006469
Not bad. I'll have to wait till it rains: I don't own a hose…
I'm hoping the ace photographer with 10 years experience chimes in and just answers for me so I can focus on more important things, like stuff sack organization and color-coordination.Jul 15, 2013 at 7:40 pm #2006502
Eric LundquistBPL Member
@cobbermanLocale: Northern Colorado
Do you own a scale and have access to a kitchen sink or shower? Put some toilet paper in your "dry bag" solution and weigh it. Do your water torture test. Dry off the outer bag and weigh it again. Extra weight meant water or water vapor made its way in. No cameras harmed in the process.Jul 15, 2013 at 9:23 pm #2006526
Shawn PetersonBPL Member
@afterdarkphotoLocale: Nor Cal
Zpacks sells cuben fiber and water proof roll top bags.
I am a photographer and will tell you from practical experience, don't skimp on waterproofing your digital gear. All it takes is a spilled pot of boiling water on your stuff, a trip and fall into the creek, or a major down pour with a pack liner failure or pack cover failure and you are risking lots of money lost. For less than ounce and $22 you can get a medium sized roll top dry bag and protect our camera.
I've noticed there are some super helpful people here on BPL…..
I hope you find my advice useful and helpful….I've lost some serious money in gear for making some silly decisions about waterproofing my cameras.Jul 16, 2013 at 7:34 am #2006617
Thanks Shawn… That was my suspicion but I didn't want to be paranoid…Jul 16, 2013 at 8:16 am #2006634
>I've noticed there are some super helpful people here on BPL…..
Yeah, seriously. I don't have a hose, I don't have a scale, I DO have a question, and if you don't have an answer then you shouldn't waste time responding to the thread.
When someone asks "Is this a good tent?" The answer isn't "Go buy it, get in your backyard, perform tests, and tell us what happened." People wait for people who know to just answer.
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The City of Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department is continuing registration for Camp BLAST's Philip O'Brien Elementary site. Camp dates are Monday June 20th – Friday August 12th, 2011. The program, designed for children who have completed Kindergarten – 5th grades, includes trips, games, crafts, activities, sports and lots of fun!! For more information, please call the Kelly Recreation Complex at (863) 834-3284, ext. 2. Register now for an unforgettable summer experience!
Camp Activities: Weekly Arts & Crafts, Exercise Challenge featuring weekly game sessions, Scavenger Hunt, Wacky Olympics, Talent Show
Weekly Trips: Bowling, Swimming, Movies
Other Trips: Lakeland Community Theater, Roller Skating, Waste Management Tour, Fire Station Tour, Circle B Bar Reserve
Camp Explore - $350
This will include all of the trips and events listed above, along with all of the daily enrichment and activities traditionally planned throughout the Camp experience.
Camp Adventure - $500
Camp Adventure is the traditional program including all trips listed above. In addition to these trips, Camp Adventure will also include trips to the following destinations:
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Link Ink: Pizza Time, Darkseid's 'Injustice' And 'The Cartoonist's Apprentice'
Friday's here, and we've got the links to help you wrap your work week.
Friday's here, and we've got the links to help you wrap your work week.
Medicom's 1/6 scale Real Action Heroes line is set to expand in 2014 with a new take on Batman based on Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. Adorned in the usual RAH fabric clothing, the upcoming action figure will include as-yet unrevealed optional hand pieces and a special figure stand. Presumably, it'll also come with weapons and accessories such as batarangs too.
With no new The Legend of Zelda game in sight on the Wii U just yet, Skyward Sword fans have had to content themselves with things like Dark Horse's Hyrule Historia, Figma's Link action figure and the timeless LoZ manga by Shotaro Ishinomori...