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Vitamin K2 is Inversely Associated with Diabetes Risk
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Study Title:Dietary phylloquinone and menaquinones intake and risk of type 2 diabetes.
Study Abstract:
Objectives: To investigate whether dietary phylloquinone and menaquinones intake are related to risk of type 2 diabetes.
Research Design & Methods: We used data of a prospective cohort study in 38,094 Dutch men and women, aged 20 to 70 years. Dietary phylloquinone and menaquinones intake was assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Diabetes cases were mainly ascertained via self report and verified against medical records.
Results: During 10.3 years follow-up, 918 incident diabetes cases were documented. In a multivariate model adjusting for diabetes risk factors and dietary factors, phylloquinone intake tended to be associated (p=0.08) with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes with a hazard ratio of 0.81 (95%-CI: 0.66-0.99) for the highest versus the lowest quartile. For menaquinones intake, a linear, inverse association (p=0.038) with risk of type 2 diabetes was observed with a hazard ratio of 0.93 (0.87-1.00) for each 10 mug increment in the multivariate model.
Conclusion: This study shows that both phylloquinone and menaquinones intake may be associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Increased intakes of vitamin K may reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, says a new study with almost 40,000 Dutch men and women.
For every increase of 10 micrograms of vitamin K2 intake the risk of type-2 diabetes was reduced by 7 percent, according to findings published in Diabetes Care.
Correlation does not prove causality however and more research is clearly needed to explore the potential benefits of a vitamin K-rich diet in reducing the risk of type-2 diabetes, a disease that affects almost 24 million Americans, equal to 8 percent of the population. The total costs are thought to be as much as $174 billion, with $116 billion being direct costs from medication, according to 2005-2007 American Diabetes Association figures.
Researchers from the University Medical Center Utrecht and the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment report that vitamin K1 intakes "tended to be associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes". This link was not statistically significant, however.
There are two main forms of vitamin K: phylloquinone, also known as phytonadione, (vitamin K1) and menaquinones (vitamins K2). K1 is found in green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, broccoli and spinach, and makes up about 90 per cent of the vitamin K in a typical Western diet; while K2, which makes up about 10 per cent of Western vitamin K consumption and can be synthesised in the gut by microflora.
Study details
Led by Joline Beulens, the researchers analysed data from 38,094 Dutch people aged between 20 and 70. Food frequency questionnaires were used to evaluate dietary intakes of phylloquinone and menaquinones.
During 10.3 years of study, the researchers documented 918 people developed diabetes. After crunching the numbers, it was calculated that for each 10 microgram increase in menaquinone intake, the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by 7 per cent.
What's happening?
Previously, researchers from America, Canada and Britain reported in the journal Cell that vitamin K may have an effect on diabetes development via the vitamin K-dependant protein osteocalcin. The study with mice looked at genes that operate primarily in the bone cells that are linked to glucose metabolism.
By "knocking out" these genes in mice so that they could not function, the animals lacking a functional osteocalcin gene gained fat, showing that osteocalcin helps regulate the cells that produce insulin in the pancreas and release it into the bloodstream.
However, such a mechanism was dismissed by scientists from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center at Tufts University in 2008. Sarah Booth and co-workers noted that men in vitamin K group actually had less of the functional osteocalcin than men in the placebo group.
"It is plausible," they stated in Diabetes Care (Vol. 31, pp. 2092-2096), "that vitamin K may improve insulin sensitivity through suppression of inflammation. In vivo and in vitro studies have shown that vitamin K reduced lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation.
"More recently, it was reported that biochemical and dietary measures of vitamin K status were inversely associated with inflammatory markers in an observational study," they said.
Study Information:
Beulens JW, van der A DL, Grobbee DE, Sluijs I, Spijkerman AM, van der Schouw YT. Dietary phylloquinone and menaquinones intake and risk of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2010 April
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Since the late 19th century, golf has been an established sport in the US, and for much of that time golf attire as a whole has been a popular topic of conversation, more so than any other sport.
Unofficially conceived in Scotland, North American golfers have historically taken their fashion cues from the sport's founding fathers, wearing knickers, heavy tweed coats, and starched shirts as evidenced by this advertisement for golf attire in 1915. Over the years, typical golf course attire has become more comfortable and practical for the long days on the links and the physical demands on the players as evidenced by Nike's Golf Club Dress Code line.
Golf attire in the early 1900's
Golfers in the early 1900's regularly wore knickers four inches longer than the standard, also called "plus fours". They topped those with long-tailed white shirts, a single-breasted jacket- and on cooler days – a waistcoat. Long socks and golf shoes completed the outfit, which remained a staple for over a decade. Even as fashion trended toward longer pants, golfers did not conform, continuing to tuck their pants into their long socks on the course.
From plus fours to long pants
In the 1930's, men began moving away from the traditional outfit of knickers or plus fours to plain flannel pants which they could wear straight from the office. They were, of course, still tucked into their socks. The formal jacket disappeared from the scene, as did the long necktie – which, for some, was replaced by a bow tie.
A drastic move towards comfort
The extreme heat wave during the 1933 U.S. Open forced the players to rethink their clothing, and many of them opted for lighter weight pants, thinner cotton shirts, and no ties. This event sparked a shift in acceptable golf attire, with players gradually foregoing the heavy-weight pants, jackets, and ties.
Bare knees were the bee's knees
As the 30's gave way to the 40's, short sleeve shirts with long tails and lightweight pants became commonplace on the golf course. Golfers donned brimmed hats and waterproof "Eisenhower" jackets, made popular by the President himself. Shorts finally made an appearance, typically khaki… but some golfers with a bolder style were often seen in checkered Bermuda shorts, much like the ones of today.
The fabulous 50's
At long last, gone were the days of brown tweed suits and grey flannel slacks on the golf course. In their place, men began sporting brightly colored pants, bold patterned shorts, and lightweight knit short-sleeved shirts. This new injection of color into their wardrobe seemed to bring with it a sense of overcompensation for the wardrobes of their predecessors.
The contest seemed to be less about who get the ball into the hole in fewer strokes, but more about who could wear the most ridiculous color combinations, or the greatest number of clashing patterns. Golf "fashion" quickly turned from stately and reserved, indicative of the status of the players themselves, into the laughing stock of the apparel industry.
Golf's saving fashion grace was the King of golf himself, Arnold Palmer, who opted for more subdued selections, such as tan pants, short-sleeved Lacoste cotton shirts, and Oxford shoes with spikes. Many golfers followed suit, paving the way for today's typical attire.
Modern-day golf attire: A healthy mix of yesterday's tradition and today's comfort and style
The evolution of golf attire has been nothing if not painful. From the heavy tweed pants and jackets of the early 1900's to the loud, obnoxious prints of the 50's and beyond, to the clean lines and neutral colors and patterns of today, the industry has seen some wild shifts. However, don't for a minute think that the golf course is filled with tan pants and white cotton shirts.
Today's golfer might just as well be in a pair of knickers and long plaid socks as he'd be in khaki shorts and a mint green polo.
Companies such as Loudmouth, who boasts wild patterns and bright colors in their clothing lines, compete for retail space right alongside Nike, known for their casual professional clothing lines, demonstrating the vast field of play today's golf attire companies occupy.


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JULIA GILLARD has shifted gear on the population debate, saying immigration levels should not be an issue when deciding how big Australia should be.
With sustainable population the underlying theme of her campaign, she said factors such as where people lived and whether there were adequate jobs, infrastructure and services were the main policy considerations.
The opposition jumped on the assertion as nonsense but conceded that, if elected, it would be confined by the immigration levels recommended by the economic advisory body, the Productivity Commission.
''We'll be confined by it,'' the spokesman on immigration, Scott Morrison, said.
The Sustainable Population Minister, Tony Burke, told the Herald a Labor government would continue to set immigration levels and not farm the task out to a third party. ''Under our proposition, the government is at least in control of the vehicle.
''They've got the Productivity Commission holding the brake and the accelerator,'' he said.
Although the commission is an economic body and business supports high population growth, Mr Morrison did not believe it would recommend high immigration intakes if they were unsustainable.
Ms Gillard has declared the election a referendum on ''our very quality of life'' and has been empathising strongly with people in overpopulated areas such as western Sydney and south-east Queensland.
In a speech on Tuesday, Ms Gillard said ''Australia can never be a country that closes its heart to newcomers'' but the nation needed to be put on a path towards sustainable population growth ''because there is such a thing as the Australian way of life''.
Yesterday, she said ''this isn't about immigration''.
''I don't think this is an immigration debate. I think it's bringing into play issues about water, about soul, about city planning, about infrastructure and services, about getting skilled people where we need them,'' she said.
But the former Labor leader, Mark Latham, last night attacked Ms Gillard over the issue, saying her arguments were really about saving seats in western Sydney.
''If it's not an immigration debate, it's not a debate … it's a fraud of the worst order,'' he told Sky news.
If the debate was not about immigration ''where does she think the people are coming from?''
Mr Morrison said this was an admission that Labor would let immigration levels run at the present rate, putting the nation on track for a population of 36 million by 2049.
Mr Burke said immigration was relevant to overcrowding in south-east Queensland, but largely it was ''driven by people coming from one part of Australia and moving to Queensland''.
Mr Morrison disagreed with the sentiment that economic growth needed a growing population, saying increasing workforce productivity was another solution.
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Fires on the way up to Boulder. Bad planning on my part but we could not find a hotel from Pueblo all the way thru Boulder. We ended up staying at the Twin Owls Motor Lodge in Estes Park.
My 13 year old daughter up and over Buchanan Pass, the last couple hundred yards of the trail was still under snow, not to bad just added a little scrambling fun.
One of about 30 tree falls we encountered.
On of my favorite pics.
Fun little climb to free our tangled bear bag line.
He/she was huge. The moose's buddy was laying down just to the left of where this one was.
Our 4th night's home.
Cabin crumbling on a small bluff overlooking the lake.
We followed a "trail" along the edge of the lake.
Early the last morning.
Views from approaching Pawnee Pass
We could see this outline of the head for about and hour till we got close.
My brother contemplating life, universe, and everything.
Resting after a dash down the backside of the pass with weather approaching.
Weather coming in.
One of the highlights of the trip for my daughter.
Family pic. Me, daughter, and brother.
Now my screensaver.Jul 21, 2012 at 9:51 pm #1896589
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Beautiful set of photos, Chris. And what memories for your daughter. Was this her first backcountry trip with the old man?
I asked this question on Stephen M's IPW thread, but in case you missed it – Aside from Crater Lake, where else did you camp? Did you get a look at Gourd Lake above the Buchanan Pass Trail? We were warned that access might be difficult so early in the season. Stephen's coming back out at the end of September and we're going to conquer the loop with cooler temps and better acclimatization planning this time around.Jul 22, 2012 at 12:50 pm #1896671
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This was my daughters first trip. Emily did awesome, I found her a used REI UL 45 pack. She carried her sleeping bag, pad, and clothes, plus snacks. I carried our tent, cookware, meals, first aid, etc. I've been waiting 13 years to take her up in the mountains. Even as a child I always, and quickly, showed signs of altitude sickness, I'm glad it skipped a generation because she had no issues whatsoever.
To be safe we stayed 2 nights in Estes Park, about 7000 feet, to acclimatize. I also take Diamox, lessons learned the hard way.
I think our weather was much nicer, mid to low 70's during the day and low 40's at night. Pretty cloudy and stormy looking each afternoon, but the last day it poured on us from about 2 in the afternoon until early in the AM.
We didn't make it to Gourd Lake.
Started at Mitchell Lake trailhead, up and over Buchanan Pass to spend the first night in Coney Flats. Not the prettiest campsite but we were trying to find some where relatively low at about 9700 feet.
Next day we moved to Fox Meadows. Lovely wide open area, with flowing streams everywhere.
The 3rd night we stayed pass the Cascade Trail Junction up above the main falls. We found a nice spot about 50 yards off the trail. There are hidden campsites all along the way.
4th night was at Crater Lake. We slept on one of the lake south edge designated sites. The east side of the lake sites had lovely views but terrible water access.
5th day was up and over Buachana Pass and out to Long Lake Trailhead with about a 10 minue walk to the car.Jul 23, 2012 at 7:07 am #1896819
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One of my absolute favorite loops in Colorado. Glad you and your family enjoyed it so much. Fox Park is one of the highlights for me when I do this loop.
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Once again the Celtics took another meaningless game and ran away with it. However, they would do it without the help of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett. Doc Rivers decided to give his all stars the night off again as the Celtics would go on to beat the Knicks 99-93 and sweep the season series against New York as a result. Regular starters Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins did continue to play throughout the game however, and helped lead the way to victory.
Rondo had a strong game on both ends of the court as he scored a double double with 23 points and 10 rebounds in 41 minutes of playing time. The amount of playing time was a little surprising, but due to injury, Eddie House did not play so Rondo needed to play more tonight. Sam Cassell also had another strong night after having one on Saturday against Atlanta. Cassell played 31 minutes off the bench and was able to put up 22 points for C's tonight. Boston was full of good news tonight as every player who dressed was able to at least put one point up for the team.
New York on the other hand did not seem to care at all about this game till about midway through the first half. Careless jump shots were just thrown up in the air by center Zach Randolph throughout the first half and it just helped to show how sad a team the Knicks have been all season long. One spark off the bench did help the Knicks stay within striking distance of the Celtics throughout the game. Tiny Nate Robinson played a big game off the bench by leading all scorers with 26 points and 6 rebounds.
The Celtics may have considered this an almost meaningless game for them as they already have home court throughout the playoffs but it was nice to see the bench working harder then ever to still go out and win games. The mentality that the team has right now should really help the them throughout the playoffs.
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Matt Richardson's friend Lauren wanted a device to hold down the down arrow and physically scroll through Google Reader, like a sustain pedal on a piano. Matt built it for her using an old USB keyboard, wire, solder and a little DIY invention.
It's surprising we don't see foot pedals more often in mainstream desktop computing. They're a natural, well-established interface: besides analog tech like pianos, drums, bikes or a spinning wheel, think of cars, table saws and electric guitars.
If you're curious, there are plenty of commercial USB foot pedals available, mostly targeted for disabled users or industry-specific uses. For example, they're extremely popular in professional digital voice transcription, often coming bundled with transcription or dictation software. These usually have three controls: play/pause (center), rewind (left) and fast-forward (right).
Musicians, too, continue to experiment with foot pedals: we've written about AirTurn's Bluetooth sheet-music turner for iPad, with a special eye towards its potential for disabled users.
Other USB foot pedals are extraordinarily versatile and programmable. But because they aren't a universal accessory marketed to mainstream users like a mouse or keyboard, all foot pedals tend to be expensive and often highly tailored to individual users' needs.
Building a foot pedal yourself using a keyboard's guts is one way to solve this problem. But I can't help but wonder what a determined hacker could put together with an Arduino board, a weekend and a little imagination.
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a Glock , would never even hit my list... no matter how long the list was.
M&P 9c
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P99c AS
as far as normal 9mm concealed, in no particular order.
I prefer XD's to be the larger frames, so I didn't include it.
The P250 subcompact has some potential. There are rumors of a DA/SA fire control unit.(pay attention to the SHOT Show) I do not mind the long DA reset on the current P250's but I want to give it some time before I buy one.
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2.beretta px4 compact
3-sig sauer p225
4-glock 19
5-beretta 92 compact
I sell the Sig P250. I believe in it and know why it was developed.
I originally had a 9mm.
I obtained the slide and magazines for .40. This was nearly the cost of the pistol itself.
The technology is very good to outstanding.
The idea that this pistol can easily be interchanged is a fact. However the cost to change the slide and change magazines is 4/5's of what the Pistol costs new.
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You guys are close but forget some nice guns.
Sig P228
Ruger SR9c
Beretta PX4 Storm
Bersa Thunder UC Pro
Old thread but now the Walther PPQ has to be on this list. It might have the best trigger of them all.
Ruge security six
S&W Sigma
with good holsters I carry any and all of these either iwb or owb depending on mood and conditions
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Top how?What is the top 5 9mm handguns for less than $800?
Top sellers? Probably all glocks.
Top quality? Sig, H&K, EMP, CZ.
Top reliability? Sig, Glock, H&K, Kahr
See how this can go in a lot of different ways?
Tops in my book are CZ, Sig, and H&K All mine shot 100% right out of the box, look good, and ooze quality.
HK Anything (have a USPc & P2000)
Glock 19
German Sig P228 (the proper Sig)- maybe the P226 too (original)- not the new Sigs
Beretta 92
Full size or compact?
The Ruger SR9C would be right on top for compact CC better than many costing twice as much
Ruger SR9 full size.
S&W M&P9 Springfield XD9
Top selling does not make it the best. Gun owner buy some model for reasons having nothing to do with how fit they are for a use. Many buy based on a Name and an unearned reputation. Other fine weapons are often over looked by many.
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Hey how's it going? I haven't had a chance to load up any pictures yet of my 2013 WRX limited sedan but I will be taking some this weekend
Now the question I have is can someone point me in the direction where I can find out what I can and cannot due to my REX without voiding any type of warranty?
I like to tinker on my own cars and am trying to figure out what I can and cannot do.
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Jefferson County warns of jury duty scam
DENVER - Jefferson County officials say a man pretending to be a sheriff's employee is telling people they missed jury duty and need to pay a fine.
The sheriff's office says the man identifies himself as "Major Tom Wilson" when he calls. He tells people they'll be arrested unless they buy a reloadable debit card with $1,000 and give him the card's numbers to access the cash.
More than 10 people reported the scam last month. Last week, officials say one of the victims was pulled over while driving and talking on the phone with the scammer. During the stop, a sheriff's deputy spoke with the scammer, who told the deputy he would be disciplined if he didn't allow the driver continue to the store.
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NEW ORLEANS - The old Charity Hospital building in New Orleans may be the next City Hall.
The massive 1930s-era art deco-style building never re-opened after it flooded during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The state is building a new medical complex in New Orleans' mid-city neighborhood.
The Charity building is one of several spots officials have looked at to replace the current City Hall and civil court complex, which is run down and too small. Now, the city is pressing ahead with a proposal to preserve and renovate the landmark hospital building for use as a new home for City Hall and Civil District Court.
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This is a discussion on OC vs brandishing at your door within the Home (And Away From Home) Defense Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; Originally Posted by RT Resting your hand on your gun while talking to them is probably a bad idea that could land you in a ...
Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it.
Thoughts: Justifiable self defense (A.O.J.).
Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims?
Reason over Force: Why the Gun is Civilization (Marko Kloos).
Yes, First off, I suggest researching the laws of your state, (Minnesota ?) on brandishing. I would think open carry in your home , your private dwelling, would be legal. Perhaps 'blade' your body so your holstered weapon is visable to the person @ your door. Cross your arms over your chest, away from your weapon. I think the person @ your door would probably exit and go on to the next hand out.
Years ago, I lived in Seattle, Washington, for a while. I answered the door once with the TV remote in my hand. The limp toasts at the door fell to the ground , waving their hands and screaming "he has a gun" ... I was never bothered again. I felt guilty and almost gave them $$.
Just saying.
It varies from state to state, but brandishing involves a "threatening" action. It's difficult to prove brandishing with a holstered firearm. In FL there is no "brandishing" law persay, but it would have to include a threatening "use," which is defined as having the firearm "in hand." Holstered is not in hand.
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Last week, I opened the door for the Mailperson because I had to sign for a registered letter. She saw the gun in my IWB holster and asked about it. Then we talked about her carry gun (when she's not on duty), no tension.
Thanks for all the replies. I will look into Minnesota's laws more. Time to research a holster for my PPQ too.
Welome to the board QuasarZ. Do you have your concealed carry permit? I hope you are in the habit of carrying at home.
A couple thoughts...
Here in Michigan the law on brandishing has been written pretty clearly and backed up with AG opinions. So, as long as it stays in the holster you're pretty safe. I agree with others; if your hand touches the gun, that kind of changes things. Interestingly, there has also recently been a big case concerning open carry of a rifle in Birmingham which established that if it's just being carried, on a sling for example, that's not brandishing either.
Also, you might want to consider if you want people to know you have firearms in the house. The salesman might be an evildoer "interviewing" potential home invasion victims (I've personally seen this happen on more than one occasion). Does knowing you have a gun on you decrease the chance that he'll try it when you're home? Probably. Does it increase the chance he'll watch the house and try to enter when you're not home, hoping to find some guns? Maybe. Who knows, really, and there will be lots of thoughts on this issue from other forum members, but it's something to consider as you mull all this over.
Best wishes,
Oops. Forgot the obligatory "But check the laws of your state!" caveat.
May I humbly suggest that you seek out a NRA approved course on handgun safety, handing and carry. This will go a long way towards answering this and other questions you may have about firearms. You owe it to yourself and those around you. Best of luck.
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You can have a gun on your own property but you can't use it in a "threatening manner"
Not all salesmen at your door, are salesmen either.
Personally, if I don't know them.... I don't answer the door, I have no need to talk to them at all.
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Christchurch homes and businesses that were under-insured for last September's earthquake will be particularly hard-hit by the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit the city this afternoon.
"The September quake revealed massive complaints over loss of profits and business interruption insurance, especially for the retail sector, and these problems will rear their ugly head again," insurance broker John Sloan told BusinessDesk.
The spectre of major earthquake insurance premium increases "will become a reality," said Sloan, a long-time Wellington insurance broker and commentator.
He said many companies didn't realise that the earthquake claims deductible (excess) "had changed to be a percentage of the total sum insured on the buildings, contents, loss-of-profits cover at the same site and the all-up deductible was very costly."
In addition, many homeowners and businesses would either not have renewed or increased their insurance after the September quake, while they awaited policy renewals to be actioned.
"Clients who were under-insured in the September quake will, it seems, remain under-insured, so increasing the financial plight of aggrieved claimants," Sloane said.
The pace of insurance claim processing and commencement of reconstruction from the September quake was already becoming a political issue prior to today's fresh devastation.
New Zealand Insurance Council chief executive Chris Ryan said it was "just too early to tell" what the eventual cost of today's earthquake would be.
"It's very hard to be able to predict," he said. "About 25 per cent of our claims had been resolved, and we were getting ready for the rebuild - there was a real feeling of optimism as though things were moving forward, and that's going to be reassessed at the very least."
Sloan said the Earthquake Commission may have to liquidate more of its investments to help fund repairs, while private insurers would face further calls on their reinsurance arrangements.
"If their reinsurance has a more limited reinstatement provision, they, as original insurers, may face some cash-flow difficulties as they call on reserves," he said.
Rating agency expects quake will hit NZ govt finances
International credit rating agency Standard & Poor's says it's too early to assess the impact of today's Christchurch earthquake.
Melbourne-based ratings analyst Kyran Curry said the quake was likely to have a negative impact on the government's finances as occurred after the September quake.
S&P currently has New Zealand on a AA+ rating, with a negative outlook, though this is strongly based on the country's external position.
Curry said that though there's no good place or time for an earthquake, the fact it has taken place in Christchurch as opposed to Wellington or Auckland means the banking and financial infrastructure will continue to function.
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I departed London Gatwick on time at 10.15 AM bound for Cinncinatti as my plane changed here. My flight was OK, nothing special, food was OK and the cabin had a wierd sense of beige about it as was the flight, beige. Delta don't offer seat-back TVs I guess so I had to watch TV on a huge monitor. That would have been OK, had they not shown crappy films that even I hadn't heard of. Anyhow I guess you get what you pay for. Crew and food was good but I can never sleep on flights so I arrived into Cinncinatti feeling a bit crappy.
I waited absolutely ages in line for customs as the officers divided the flight into 'US Residents' and 'Naaaaaaan US Residents'. After having gone through customs (why do we always feel nervous around them?) I was feeling a bit peckish so I headed for KFC. Now the reason for a KFC is that Cinncinatti is in N.Kentucky i.e. Kentucky Fried Chicken, but alas I think they got rid of it 'cos I swear last time it was here.
Anyhow after a small layover and a bit of a panic as they chaged departure gate, I found myself on a small, very noisy plane headed for Dallas Forth Worth. After a two hour bumpy flight and a severe blocking of my right ear, I spotted my cousin's wife looking for me at baggage claim. After her initial shock at my hair (was grapefruity-pink), we got my bags and headed for the apartment.
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BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- World No. 2 Maria Sharapova romped into the quarter-finals by defeating Polona Hercog of Slovenia in straight sets at the China Open here on Thursday.
Sharapova, who survived an early-exit scare with a hard-fought 7-5, 7-5 opening victory over Simona Halep of Romania, enjoyed a much easier encounter when she cruised past world No. 90 Hercog 6-0, 6-2 in just one hour and a half.
"I had a long first round, even though it was two sets. Today and yesterday was definitely a little bit quicker. I was happy with the way I came out today," said Sharapova, who was making her fifth appearance at Beijing with a best semi-final result in 2004.
The 25-year-old Russian dominated the match from the start, breaking three times in the opening set to give Hercog a bagel. Sharapova continued the momentum in the second and built a 2-0 lead.
Hercog held the next serve by saving two break points, and then leveled the score with a break in the fourth game. Sharapova steadied herself in the fifth, taking her serve after the score tied for several times, and never looked back.
"I played really well in the beginning and got a little tense in the second set, but I felt like I really needed that challenge. It's nice to be in the quarter-final stage," said Sharapova.
Sharapova will take on either Angelique Kerber of Germany or Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the quarter-final clash.


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Men's Soccer Friendly at NKU Ends in Draw
April 10, 2014
The University of Cincinnati men's soccer team traveled across the Ohio River to wrap-up its spring slate of friendlies on Tuesday, April 8, playing Northern Kentucky to a 1-1 draw.
UC had the better of play, especially early in the first half. John Manga (Lexington, Ky./Henry Clay) and Will Diebold (Coppell, Texas/Jesuit College Prep) each had chances, but could not convert. The Norse had perhaps the best chance of the first half, getting the ball in behind the UC defense, but the backs recovered to knock the ball off the line and the match was scoreless at halftime.
UC again controlled the run of play in the second half, but didn't manage to find the back of the net until the 78th minute when Matt Remaley (Highlands Ranch, Colo./Mountain Vista) scored from 25 yards out on a pass from Calvin Opperman (Aukland, New Zealand/Saint Kentigern College). The Norse responded with an equalizer in the 90th minute, scoring inside the six on a free kick from 25 yards out.
"Overall, I thought we played pretty well," said UC head coach Hylton Dayes. "We passed the ball well and controlled the majority of the game, we just couldn't get the second goal to finish it off. Give NKU credit. They're a scrappy team that always plays hard and they scored an opportunistic goal. We just need to close out games better, but we did some good things."
As has been the case all spring, Dayes split the time at keeper between Alex Gill (Beavercreek, Ohio/Beavercreek) and Taylor Hafling (Louisville, Ky./Male). Gill played the first half, with Hafling seeing action in the second half.
The match wrapped-up the slate of friendlies for the Bearcats this spring. They will host their annual alumni match this Sunday, April 13, at Gettler Stadium. Action will get underway at 1:00 p.m.


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US Treasurer Attends Queens Subprime Seminar
With subprime mortgage woes hitting all over the nation, including Rockaway, community members from the 31st councilmanic district heard advice on fighting the problem from the United States Treasurer at a seminar last weekend.
U.S. Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral, at the invitation of Councilman James Sanders Jr., spoke to community leaders, civic leaders and residents about the housing crisis during a visit to PS 156 in Laurelton on April 19. After the "Rescue Your Home" seminar she spoke with The Wave.
"There are people there waiting to answer the phones both day and night," said Escobedo Cabral. "They'll help you walk through the process if you're having difficulty reaching out to your lender or getting any kind of response. They can be an advocate for you."
According to its website, since July 2007 the program has helped more than one million homeowners avoid foreclosure. Free counseling is available via phone at 1-888-995-HOPE. The program, through the alliance it has set up with counselors, servicers, investors, and other mortgage market participants, has sent out over one million letters to at-risk borrowers (those who have fallen behind in their payments) since October 2007 urging them to contact their lender.
"The earlier you do something the better off you are," said Escobedo Cabral. "If you can do that early enough in the process, you may be eligible for a refinancing option. You may be eligible for the freezing of your loan for five years in terms of the interest rate. Therefore, the payment remains the same."
Escobedo Cabral said, if a homeowner can keep making those payments over the five year period, then by the end of the five years, "you'll be able to refinance or you'll have an increase in your income and you'll be able to deal with changes in your loan."
The treasurer said, the HOPE NOW program has "modified or made changes to loans so that people can stay in their homes."
The HOPE NOW website (www. hopenow.com) explains that such changes can include "a reduction in the interest rate, forgiveness of a portion of principal or extension of the maturity date of the loan."
While HOPE NOW claims success, there are critics.
Last month, CNNMONEY.com ran an article about the program.
The article states that 278,000 homeowners actually had their mortgages changed by freezing, reducing rates or reducing the balances.
The rest of the 1 million simply were put on repayment plans that included the previous missed payments.
Councilman Sanders believes that HOPE NOW can only help less than five percent of those living in the Rockaway community.
"In order to be helped, you cannot be behind in your mortgage," Sanders told The Wave. "That knocks out just about everyone."
He did add that he believes people should reach out to the program.
"There's a certain portion of people that will be helped under any program," he said.
Sanders supports legislation by State Senator Frank Padavan and Assemblyman James F. Brennan for a one-year ban on foreclosures.
Another federal option, explained Escobedo Cabral, is FHA Secured Loans.
"FHA Secured Loans are federally guaranteed loans that lower interest rates that the federal government would like to be able to put you into if you're eligible," said Escobedo Cabral, who added that the program has granted approximately 300,000 FHA loans since September 2007.
"Don't wait until you've missed too many payments for your options to dwindle down to nothing," said Escobedo Cabral.
She said that 50 percent of those who wind up losing their home never made any attempt to reach out for help.
"That's a problem and we can't afford that," Escobedo Cabral said. "So, we're trying to make sure that that doesn't happen."
The administration is also looking to find ways to avoid further mortgage crises.
"We're also working to make changes in ways in which the mortgage market works so we can protect against this in the future," she added.
The bottom line, she said, is for people to not wait until the last minute to reach out for help.
"There is a lot of help out there. You've just got to ask for it," concluded the treasurer.


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The politicisation of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issue should be resisted as it could affect faith of the future generation, said Fiqh Contemporary Studies Centre chairman Nasharudin Mat Isa. He said the issue was beyond politics as the LGBT was against the norms of the society.
"We must not pursue development to the extend of indulging in a negative Western culture," he told reporters after presenting a paper at a discourse on the LGBT organised by Pertubuhan Muafakat Sejahtera Masyarakat Malaysia here today.
Nasharudin, who is former PAS deputy president, said the sexual perversion could spread and invite the wrath of God if not contained. "The sexual disorder can become cancerous that will spread and threaten and destroy the fabric of the society," he said.
He said all quarters should work together to ensure that the younger generation, who would be future leaders, would not develop LGBT tendencies to ensure that the country would be led by people of good and commendable character.
Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council's Legal Bureau committee member Mahamad Naser Disa said all parties should uphold the teachings of Islam and defend the religion against blasphemy and sacrilege by the LGBT group.
He deplored attempts by certain quarters to come to the defence of the LGBT group by clamouring in support of their rights. "This is like popularising the perverted group by coming to their defence despite the sexual orientation is forbidden by all religions and against the law," he said.
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x^2 + 8x -78=-5 Solve by completing the square.
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Add `78` to both sides.
`x^2+8x= 73`
In order to create a trinomial square on the left side of the equation, add a value to both sides that is equal to the square of half the coefficient of `x` . In this case, add `4^2` to both sides.
Now factor the perfect trinomial square.
`(x+4)^2 =89`
Take the square root of each side of the equation.
`(x+4)^(2/2) = +-sqrt89`
`x+4 =+-sqrt89`
`x= +sqrt89 -4`
`x=-sqrt89 -4`
The complete solution is:
`x=sqrt89 - 4, -sqrt89-4`
Solve each equation by completing the square.
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Croatan National Forest wildfire now fully contained
401 acres burned on national forest land, 24 acres on private land
CARTERET COUNTY - The wildfire in the Croatan National Forest has been fully contained, the Forest Service announced on Wednesday. But firefighters are still on scene, working to extinguish the blaze.
According to Forest Service officials, the wildfire, located near Highway 24 and Nine Mile Road in Carteret County, was 100 percent contained as of late Tuesday afternoon. They said 401 acres have been burned on national forest land and 24 acres have been burned on private land.
The wildfire, which started Sunday night, may have been caused by a person, not a controlled burn., investigators said. Arson is a possibility, said James Cherry, the district fire management officer. The investigation is ongoing.
"We're just trying to keep it contained and keep the smoke off Highway 24," Chery said.
One house and several businesses are nearby the forest, including Absolute Auto Care, owned by Glenn Cloer.
"I came in about 7:30 and noticed a lot of smoke on the highway," Cloer said. "Then of course, I noticed the smoldering forest behind me."
Cloer's business was not affected by the fire, but he said it was too close for comfort.
"It's kind of concerning," he said. "You've got boats back here full of fuel."
Nearly 20 firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service, North Carolina Forest Service, volunteer fire departments and the Department of Defense are working to battle the blaze.
Cherry said fire crews had to be careful of several red-cockaded woodpecker trees while fighting the fire. The red-cockacked woodpecker is currently endangered.
No injuries or property damage have been reported. But Patsy Pond Hiking Trail is closed.
Cherry said a prescribed fire in the area, about three years ago, helped protect the forest from the fire. He said without the burn, the blaze would have spread farther and faster.
"Prescribed fires are an important role that plays on the ecosystem," Cherry said. "For the ecosystem, it's very important, but also to protect those structures along Highway 24."


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— TNA has posted an interview with new World Champion Chris Sabin that you can find here.
— James Storm may have been injured at a house show in Danville, IL last night. He was teaming with Gunner against Garrett Bischoff and Wes Brisco. Storm made a tag to Gunner and rolled out of the ring, straight ot the floor. Reader Tony Spivey, who was at the show, said: "I didn't think too much of it when Storm stayed there, figured he was selling. But then he stayed perfectly still for a long time. No obvious selling. You could tell they changed the match on the fly and had Gunner get the pin to take it home. By this time, Storm was cursing a bit, still not moving a lot. Earl was out of the ring immediately, and an EMT was called from the back. I was in the front row, but couldn't quite hear what was being said. I do know they asked Storm if he wanted a stretcher, and one was wheeled out. Eventually, Storm was able to get to his feet, with help from Gunner, and made it to the back under his own power. The house lights were brought up pretty quick, and Christy Hemme announced it was intermission time. Took a long time to get Storm to the back. I had parked behind the arena. Just as I was getting in my car, an ambulance parked at the back door turned on lights/sirens and took off. I wish I had some kind of idea what exactly happened, but from where I sat, nothing was obvious."
— TNA announced that Samoa Joe pinned Jay Bradley at last night's event, a Bound for Glory Series match. Here are the updated standings:
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Samoa Joe: 26 points
Jeff Hardy: 17 points
Christopher Daniels: 14 points
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Mr. Anderson: 7 points
Hernandez: 7 points
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Bobby Roode: 0 points
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What do yopu make with fresh pears? My Moms tree has lots this year, hate for them to go to waste. Any ideas?
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What do yopu make with fresh pears? My Moms tree has lots this year, hate for them to go to waste. Any ideas?
Love your quote ! A country girl I am too !
You can make pear sauce -- just like applesauce
Pear butter
Pear Pie -- I use my apple pie recipe
Canned pears
Pear cookies - well not really its a think pie. Roll out pie crust and line a small 11 x 7 pan with the crust and make pie filling(like apple pie) and make another crust for the top and bake. My kids loved this for a snack. Easier than pie to have on the go.
** Fresh pears chopped or sliced and added to salad greens!
** Pears cooked up as you would for canning along with lemon slices, then eat hot or chilled. Chilled is nice and refreshing with the lemon.
Here is a recipe I am always asked to make:
Pear Bread
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cups canola oil
1 t. vanilla
Combine the above in a mixing bowl; mix well.
3 cups flour
2 t. baking powder
2 t. cinnamon
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
Combine the above in a separate bowl. Stir into the egg mixture just until moistened.
4 cups finely chopped peeled ripe pears (about 4 medium)
1 t. lemon juice
1 cup chopped walnuts
Toss pears with lemon juice. Stir pears and walnuts into batter.
350 55-60 minutes 2 greased loaf pans.
Wine....butter....preserves....cream cheese pie.....pickled....
eat'em raw!
Hmmm, gotta try that bread recipe too !
hehe....half eaten cream cheese pie!
pear butter
I use them just like apples. People have been raving over my "apple" butter for years not knowing they were eating pear butter. Pear crisp is a family favorite made from my canned pears. It's easy and delicious for a winter treat. Pear sauce is just as good as applesauce. Use your imagination and enjoy.
Pear preserves.
WOuld like your recipe for pear cream cheese pie and the
pear butter . My mom used to make pear butter and I loved it on toast but could never find her recipe.
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Serving Size: 2 Tablets
Servings Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving / % DV
Vitamin C (As Ascorbic Acid) 66.7mg / 111%
Vitamin B6 (As Pyridoxine HCI) 25mg / 1250%
Pantothenic Acid (As D-Calcium Pantothenate) 25mg / 250%
Magnesium (As Magnesium Citrate and Magnesium Bis-Glycinate) 66.7mg / 17%
Choline 50mg / *
Taurine 100mg / *
A 5:1 Herbal Extract Blend of: 666mg / *
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*Daily Value not established.
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When you follow the directions and take as many pills a day as recommended Fem Premenstrual is amazing! It really helps premenstrual symptoms!!! I recommend it to anyone suffering.
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Fem Premenstrual by Metagenics helps me with bloating and anxious feelings.
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I have been taking Fem Premenstrual by Metagenics for couple years.I take two tablets per day every day. That way I don't suffer before and during my periods.
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Problem 4. The Grotto Spectre
Miss Strange was not often pensive--at least not at large functions or when under the
public eye. But she certainly forgot herself at Mrs. Provost's musicale and that, too,
without apparent reason. Had the music been of a high order one might have understood
her abstraction; but it was of a decidedly mediocre quality, and Violet's ear was much too
fine and her musical sense too cultivated for her to be beguiled by anything less than the
very best.
Nor had she the excuse of a dull companion. Her escort for the evening was a man of
unusual conversational powers; but she seemed to be almost oblivious of his presence;
and when, through some passing courteous impulse, she did turn her ear his way, it was
with just that tinge of preoccupation which betrays the divided mind.
Were her thoughts with some secret problem yet unsolved? It would scarcely seem so
from the gay remark with which she had left home. She was speaking to her brother and
her words were: "I am going out to enjoy myself. I've not a care in the world. The slate is
quite clean." Yet she had never seemed more out of tune with her surroundings nor
shown a mood further removed from trivial entertainment. What had happened to
becloud her gaiety in the short time which had since elapsed?
We can answer in a sentence.
She had seen, among a group of young men in a distant doorway, one with a face so
individual and of an expression so extraordinary that all interest in the people about her
had stopped as a clock stops when the pendulum is held back. She could see nothing else,
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approached it in its power over her imagination--but because of its expression of haunting
melancholy,--a melancholy so settled and so evidently the result of long-continued
sorrow that her interest had been reached and her heartstrings shaken as never before in
her whole life.
She would never be the same Violet again.
Yet moved as she undoubtedly was, she was not conscious of the least desire to know
who the young man was, or even to be made acquainted with his story. She simply
wanted to dream her dream undisturbed.
It was therefore with a sense of unwelcome shock that, in the course of the reception
following the programme, she perceived this fine young man approaching herself, with
his right hand touching his left shoulder in the peculiar way which committed her to an
interview with or without a formal introduction.
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You've seen and learned about my fondness for lighthouses and longing for some relaxing beach time in the first two articles for this three-part wanderlust-driven bucket list. In this last installment, let me tell you about the countries I wish to visit this year…because I can dream, right?
Hello there, neighbors!
Writing this last installment, I feel that I may be shooting the moon for even wishing to visit other countries this year. I may not get as lucky as I did last year, having two overseas trips that were only apart by 7 months. I don't know if I can trump that, but, assuming the travel gods are reading this post, I hope I can get to visit some beautiful spots in these neighboring countries:
I've always wanted to visit Vietnam for no other particular reason than to experience their culture, taste their food, take a look at some of their historical sites, and maybe even have a bit of interaction with some friendly locals. Colonized by France in the late 1880s and consequently became part of what was called French Indochina, the country's history and culture is an interesting East-West mix. That alone (okay, and the promise of tasting their delicious noodle dishes as well), is enough to get me to save for a trip, but the photos of buckshot and hodachrome nailed it for me.
That's it, if I'm going out of the country this year, it has to be Vietnam first.
Actually, the first overseas trip for this year is a difficult choice for me between Vietnam and its next door neighbor, Cambodia. I've always wanted to visit its intriguing historical landmark, the Angkor Wat, which is also hailed as the world's largest religious monument. It's an architectural masterpiece built in the early 12th century as the state temple and mausoleum of Tamil king Suryavarman II. Before I start sounding like a boring history geek to you, I better shut myself up and just say I've always been fascinated — as a Tomb Raider/Lara Croft Fan.
Last but not the least (because I don't think I can push my luck beyond three neighboring countries) is another next door neighbor of Vietnam and Cambodia: none other than the Kingdom of Thailand. Another Asian nation with a fascinating history and culture (and delicious food, before I forget to say again), the country formerly known as Siam boasts of majestic temples, relics of ancient cities and kingdoms, budget-friendly shopping centers, and beautiful beaches. Specifically, I've been eyeing Bangkok, the capital city, but who knows if I'll get to be lucky enough to visit other spots as well!
That's it for my mini-Indochina travel bucket list! How about you, my fellow analogue travelers, do you have specific places you want to visit and photograph this year? Or maybe you have some tips for me? Tell me about them with a comment below!
Maybe I can also interest you in reading the past two installments:
Oh, the Places I'll Go: Lighthouses in the Philippines
Oh, the Places I'll Go: In Turquoise Waters
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CHICAGO, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Toyota Motor Corp is recalling 7.4 million vehicles worldwide due to potential fire risks, the Japanese automaker said on Wednesday.
The recall in the United States involves 2.5 million vehicles, related to 12 models, it noted.
Toyota said that the driver's side Power Window Master Switch ( PWMS) may experience a "notchy" or sticky feel during operation. If commercially available lubricants are applied to the switch in an attempt to address the "notchy" or sticky feel, melting of the switch assembly or smoke could occur and lead to a fire under some circumstances.
The sticky feel may be caused by an uneven application of the grease during the switch assembly process at the supplier. If the grease is not applied evenly, frequent use of the switch and normal operation may cause the grease to become carbonized and may eventually result in the deterioration of its lubricating properties, Toyota said.
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New voter districts drawn by citizens' commission
Original post made on Jun 12, 2011
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, June 10, 2011, 5:25 PM
Comments (4)
a resident of Greater Miranda
on Jun 12, 2011 at 7:11 am
I predict the dominant power, Democrats, manage to gain more seats. Power begets power.
Let's see. If it is the opposite, I will be pleasantly surprised that a "citizens" redistricting actually worked as planned...
a resident of Barron Park
on Jun 13, 2011 at 10:37 am
I hope you will be able to publish a map soon so that we can see if we want to make comments.
a resident of another community
on Jun 13, 2011 at 11:03 am
I looked at the rough maps at Web Link. The Congressional districts, while not rectangular, are at least oblong, in our area; the CA Assembly districts, while less so, are IMO an improvement; the CA Senate districts still have bizarre shapes and snakelike extensions. Needs work.
a resident of Atherton
on Jun 13, 2011 at 11:28 am
surprise me says: "I predict the dominant power, Democrats, manage to gain more seats. Power begets power... If it is the opposite, I will be pleasantly surprised that a "citizens" redistricting actually worked as planned..."
You are looking at it through a red filter, obviously. Or are you saying the Citizens Commission was a GOP plan? (hint: you're correct if you thought so!)
Are you implying the party in power is influencing the commission?
The commission does not represent blue California at all: look at the registration levels of Dems and Repubs vs the makeup of the commission. "The 14-member commission consists of five Democrats, five Republicans, and four commissioners from neither major party." That isn't anywhere close to truly representing California voters!
Reality is Dem: 45%, Rep: 30%, Ind: 20% not 5/5/4. Web Link
Your filter is off.
Try this lens: California is MORE blue than represented by redistricting of the past, formerly put in place by politicians to protect their own districts at the expense of true representation. Evidence: look at the statewide trashing that McCain and Whitman received. Look at how many statewide offices are currently held by the GOP (a big goose-egg.)
The citizens commission is just balancing it out without concern for incumbent protection. As the facts above point out, the commission is more partial to the GOP than our blue state warrants. Even so, without the wild gerrymandering, California's true (blue) color is more obvious.
Bet ya don't like that lens!!!
California and Illinois redistricting should pick up 8-10 house seats for the Dems, more than offsetting Tom Delay's illegal "mid-census" redistricting of Texas a few years ago. Don't know how it's shaping up in other areas of the country but I guess Dems will lose a few, but more than covered by CA & IL.
Biggest win if these maps hold: McNerney gets a safer seat out of a formerly swing district. Losers? Asians lose a bit of power in SF, Latinos lose a lot across the southland.
Oh yeah, the GOP is further cemented as a fringe party in California, as their unpopular policies are understood by Californian voters.
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I'm looking for my dream tent and wondering if I'm missing anything. I've had a few light weight tents over the years, the current setup is a fly creek ul1 which is fine but far from perfect. I'll sell this after my dream is realized. I also have a fly creek ul3 for when company goes with me so I'm looking only for a single person tent although I want it to be spacious. The ul1 is fine in the summer but my head and feet touch the ends so I have to put Tyvek over my bag at the bottom to prevent it from wetting out in the shoulder and winter season. I live in the Sierras so I always need mosquito protection. I just sold a Hexamid because it didn't give enough space above my face and feet. I'm seriously looking at the Hexamid long- that seems perfect except for the low entry. So, anything solo, roomy and stout I should also be considering? Likely needs to be Cuben because if I'm replacing a component in my kit, I'd like to lighten up. Thanks for any ideas.
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Senator Kevin O'Toole, a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding Governor Christie's town hall meeting on the proposed 2.5 percent property tax cap:
"Only two weeks ago The Record published an article that clearly demonstrated that a mandatory 2.5 percent property tax cap would have saved the average taxpayer $1,600 per year if it had been in effect for the past ten years. This is a compelling reason to move quickly to ensure that this reform legislation is on the November ballot.
"Only yesterday the front runner in the race for Governor of New York called for a property tax cap in order to impose fiscal discipline on the other side of the Hudson. Attorney General Cuomo, the son of the former Democratic governor, acknowledged that a property tax cap would effectively end the runaway spending that is also plaguing New York State.
"For nearly 40 years New Jersey has been struggling with highest in the nation property taxes that now average over $7,200 per taxpayer. The sales tax, income tax and other the other sundry revenue raisers that have been enacted have done nothing to slow the logarithmic growth of property taxes.
"A hard property tax cap has worked in other states including Massachusetts and California. It is time that New Jersey imposes a constitutionally mandated property tax cap."


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