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New growth won't change because of styling on old hair, that would just be something that has changed inside your body. However, using heat tools that much on your hair, even with minimal heat, will cause some damage and as a result can break the curl a bit and cause frizzies. Maybe switch up your usual styling. Alternate curly days or even weeks with straight ones. Use the flat iron one week, and heat free large rollers the next.
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Justin Aclin Takes Aim with 'S.H.O.O.T. First' in MySpace Dark Horse Presents
Next month's 35th and final issue of MySpace Dark Horse Presents doesn't mean the end of new ideas springing – or in one case shooting – forth from the publisher. On June 2, writer Justin Aclin ("Twisted ToyFare Theater," "Hero House") and artist Ben Bates ("Sonic the Hedgehog") unveil an all-new team of paranormal exterminators ripe with ongoing potential in "S.H.O.O.T. First." But what's the secret of "S.H.O.O.T. First's" eponymous acronym and what does it mean for their paranormal targets? We got a hold of the hustlin' Aclin to find out.
ComicsAlliance: For starters, can you tell us a little about how you got setup with a MySpace Dark Horse Presents Story? What's the timeline for the project been like?
Justin Aclin: The timeline for this project was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Or at least, if it ever does repeat itself, I will have the luckiest career ever. Basically, I came up with the idea for S.H.O.O.T. First on a Monday, wrote it up and sent it into Dark Horse on Tuesday and heard back on Wednesday that it had been accepted for MySpace Dark Horse Presents. It took me a couple of reads of the acceptance email just to process it. It was a huge thrill to me that MDHP editor Scott Allie was even reading something I'd written, never mind that he liked it enough to publish it.
CA: Like any good acronym, S.H.O.O.T. has a special meaning integral to its agents. Can you break down what it stands for and describe how it fits in to the upcoming story a bit?
JA: The acronym tells you everything you need to know about the basic premise of the story: it stands for "Secular Humanist Occult Obliteration Taskforce." S.H.O.O.T. are basically militant atheists, tasked with hunting down supernatural creatures, especially those of religious significance, that they don't even believe in. So in the story in MDHP #35, we see S.H.O.O.T. interrupting an exorcism to kill the demon…but they're also there in pursuit of a "holy spirit" that might be aiding the priest. It's all the same to them.
CA: While "S.H.O.O.T." is somewhat satirical on its surface, it also works as a team book, an action story and a vehicle for social/religious commentary. Did you have any trouble balancing those elements? Or did you have a pretty clear vision in mind for your story from the beginning?
JA: My first inspiration for the story was actually Beasts of Burden, by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson, which is an amazing "team fighting the supernatural" book of the type that Dark Horse is famous for, but with the brilliant twist that it's all these pets that make up the team. And I decided I wanted to do something along those lines – supernatural action with a twist. And the twist that I stumbled upon is that every time you read a comic about someone fighting the supernatural, they're really doing it on the supernatural's own terms. If you're fighting a vampire, you bring stakes and holy water – that kind of thing. I don't think there's ever been a team like "S.H.O.O.T." that basically thinks it's all bunk, and just goes after any threat with science and bullets, and scientific bullets.
Once I had that, I realized that it happened to overlap a lot with issues I've been wrestling with lately, as far as religion and my own attitudes towards it. It probably helped that I came up with the idea on Yom Kippur. So it was first and foremost an action/team book, and then I realized that the commentary and the satire were sort of naturally built into the DNA.
CA: Ben Bates, who is known at least partially for his work on Archie's "Sonic the Hedgehog," has a partially manga-influenced style that seems at home with the technological and supernatural elements of the story. Can you tell us a little about your collaborative process? What made him the right artist for the gig in your opinion?
JA: I think we actually tapped Ben before the Archie folks got to him — my amazing editor Dave Marshall and I checked him out at the behest of his studiomates at Portland's Periscope Studios, where Ben interned. Ben's a great choice because his manga influences make it look different than any other supernatural books at Dark Horse, but he's got a really natural eye for things like characters and action. We didn't go through more than two rounds on any of the character designs for the book, and most of them he nailed on the first shot, including the very creepy looking "Wooden Saint" who's the main creature in the story. The entire process of working with him went extremely smoothly, and I'd imagine he's got a really successful career ahead of him.
CA: A lot of readers know you from your gig as Editor of "ToyFare" and writer of "Twisted ToyFare Theater" along with the recently released "Hero House." While "S.H.O.O.T." retains an element of humor, it follows the precedent you seemed to set in "Hero House" of writing "with" humor rather than writing a purely comedic story. Do you feel like you're settling into a more well-rounded reputation as a writer?
JA: I don't know about my reputation, but I'm definitely trying to showcase more of what I'm capable of aside from Twisted ToyFare. I think that "S.H.O.O.T. First" is nearly as tonally different from Hero House as Hero House is from TTT. But the inspiration for doing it that way is the same as it was on Hero House: I get an amazing opportunity, month in and month out, to write goofy humor using some of pop culture's most beloved characters. When I get to write things on my own time, I want to stretch my storytelling and character development muscles a bit more.
CA: You've touched on your own thoughts on organized religion over at your blog. How do you think your own religious experiences helped shape the basis of "S.H.O.O.T.," if at all?
JA: I'd say it's one of the main things that shaped the story, as well as the wider universe I created that it's set in. It's basically about the ways that I and many other people struggle with questions about faith and religion…except, of course, that S.H.O.O.T.'s struggle is literal, physical and violent.
Basically, I always considered myself an active, if not particularly observant, Jew. Then, when it came time to decide how much of my religion I was going to teach my daughters, I found that I didn't have a lot of enthusiasm for the notion of telling them that there's an all-powerful god who created the world, etc. I mentioned that I came up with the idea on Yom Kippur: I had been thinking that day that I wasn't sure what kind of greater power I believed in anymore, but I knew for a fact that I didn't believe in a god who gave a crap if I ate or fasted on any particular day. There was also a greater feeling, based on things like the Catholic sex abuse scandal, Islamist extremist violence and, on behalf of my own people, the East Jerusalem settlers who are disrupting the Middle East peace process, that religion might in fact be a greater source for bad in the world than for good. But at the same time, it's hard to let go of the notion that there is something more out there, if only because it's so pleasant to think that way. So I didn't want S.H.O.O.T. to be polemic; like I said, it's about this struggle.
All that in an 8-page story featuring a robot as a protagonist.
CA: One of the most interesting things about "S.H.O.O.T." is the fact that a seeming majority of mainstream superheroes act morally despite unclear or nonexistent religious affiliations, which is essentially a kind of humanism. What sets the members of S.H.O.O.T. apart from those kind of characters?
JA: I know there are superheroes and comic characters out there who are atheists, but as far as I know S.H.O.O.T. are the first comic characters where atheism is their entire raison d'être. They want to see humanity reach their full potential, and they feel that these supernatural beings, which they call "Outside Actors," are standing in the way of that for their own purposes. Each member of the team has had a personal break with faith, and that actually serves as their greatest weapon against the Outside Actors, for reasons you find out in the story.
CA: Even though it's a standalone story, "The Wooden Saint" could also be interpreted as a pilot for more "S.H.O.O.T." adventures. Any chance readers could see more S.H.O.O.T.ing down the road?
JA: I know a lot of MySpace Dark Horse Presents stories that don't tie into established properties are intended as "one and done," but as soon as I came up with the idea for S.H.O.O.T. First, it immediately suggested a wider universe and a wider story that it fit into. So while I definitely wanted to give readers a story that was satisfying in and of itself, I definitely wanted it to leave you with some questions that you'd like to see answered in more continuing adventures.
I've actually finished an outline for a S.H.O.O.T. First mini-series or graphic novel, but there are no solid commitments to have it published right now. My hope is that if fans respond to the short story well enough, they'd voice their desire to see where the story of these characters and this world goes from here.
CA: Are you still set to attend San Diego Comicon this summer? Do you expect your outlook on convention season will be altered as your comics portfolio keeps growing?
JA: That's still the plan right now. My first priority at San Diego is always to take photos and meet with companies for ToyFare, but I hope I get to do some stuff as "Justin Aclin, comic creator" as well. At the very least, I registered for the show as a pro instead of as press, just because I could and I think it's awesome.
CA: Is there anything else we should know about SHOOT or other Aclin projects in the pipeline?
JA: I'm very proud of the work that Ben, Dave and I did on S.H.O.O.T. First. I'm incredibly thrilled to be sharing even a publishing company with guys like Stan Sakai and Gabriel Bá, so it's unbelievable having my work appear in the same issue of MySpace Dark Horse Presents as those guys. I hope that readers enjoy it, I hope it sparks some conversation and makes people want to see what's next for the Secular Humanist Occult Obliteration Taskforce.


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There's a cool wind that blew in yesterday, right in front of a thunderstorm. Now you can tell summer's preparing to leave. She's clinking the ice in the bottom of her glass, she's looking around to see who might be watching her go. She's dropping solitary yellow leaves from the cherry tree, hints of her intentions. Summer's more aloof, not letting much sun through today, perhaps thinking that no one noticed she was even at the party.
The air couldn't be stiller. Summer's holding her breath, mulling over what sort of exit to make; whether to stand up at once and stride out leaving a frosty room behind her, or to go slowly, laying a hand on a bare shoulder here and there, touching lightly on her way to the door.
The light is staying low today, spread out under bushes, a perpetual morning light from a tired summer. She's lovely and cool but I feel her warming, just a little blush. I think she's spotted Autumn, radiant and young, at the door talking to the maître d', checking her watch, waiting for summer to clear her table. I think summer realizes that whatever exit she chooses, it is time to go now.
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Mind Your Hi-Tech Splices!!!
Yesterday, while making 7.5 knots on a close reach toward Egmont Key in 15-18 knot winds we suddenly heard a bang like a rifle shot (I actually reflexively ducked) and our Main dropped like a rock. (My-much-better half actually came flying out of the cabin thinking we'd been shot!) Long and the short of the story is that the splice in the main halyard to the headboard shackle had let go in the splice (the shackle was still attached to the headboard). Our Main halyard is 10mm T-900 and is now about 10 years old. When I made up the lines, a local rigger told me that since the stuff was so strong, I had no need of a thimble in the eye splices for the halyard shackles. While that went against everything I'd been told for 50+ years, I took his word for it and didn't use thimbles. Evidently a dumb decision on my part, eh! While T-900 is supposed to be super UV resistant and super strong, evidently not strong enough, particularly without a thimble. Fishing the line out of the masthead and re-reeving the halyard will be a real pain. Chopping off the ends and remaking the splices of that and all of the rest of the similarly made halyards will be the real joy. Not what I had in mind for my wife on our Mother's Day weekend.
N'any case, a word to the wise...
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I swapped out halyards a couple years ago. I'm going to run down to the boat this morning to see whether I used a thimble. Although I've had some luck splicing new braided lines, I've not had any luck splicing used lines. I feel your pain.
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So.. the eye chafed through? or the splice pulled out?
Yet another case for tying on rope halyards....
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Of course a thimble would've likely avoided the incident too...
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I'm going to grab popcorn on this one... Of course I don't deal with the loads many of you do.
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Did you have a forged/cast shackle with soft edges, or a stamped one with sharper ones?
I assume that this was a chafe issue, not really specific to a splice. It could also happen with a bowline that was placed in the line for a very long time.
I have few thimbles in my splices, but I try to keep sharp edges away from anything with loads.
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So how long do you expect a halyard to last in FL sun? Most racing boats change hi-tech halyards out every 4 years. I'd be pretty darn happy about a highly loaded string lasting for 10 years of abuse.
It probably was chafe, but honestly, how long do you want to keep your halyards? Would 15 years be ok? How about 20? And now it sounds like you're going to 're-splice' it? Just buy a new string already.
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When I replaced the lifelines on my boat with Dyneema I put thimbles in the eyes, and got some incredulous looks from some folks. And, to tell the truth, I was wondering if I was being a bit obsessive about chafe when I did so. But, after reading this thread I'm feeling a bit smug/justified. Of course, lifelines aren't (or at least shouldn't) be loaded nearly as much as halyards....but still.
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Secondly, if they allow it, I'd suggest sending your own sharpie. The pen he used on my pictures was sub-par. Also, while we're at it, just send your own picture, too.
Also, I'm assuming because Macho Man died before they sent out my picture, he also included a 5"x7" (or around that) picture of him getting the snake to bite Macho Man, also personalized and signed.
I also sent a sheet of paper with four questions on it, hoping he would answer them, but all he did was write at the bottom 'Read, answers are all there. Jake 'The Snake' Roberts'. That was a dissapointment, but expected really.
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My wife called and said that the speedo and mpg guage stopped working on our 2000 740iL. The mileage range readout is now freaking out as well. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
Yes.. The problem is the ABS sensors is shorting out.
The combined ABS and speed sensor is located on the rear right wheel i believe.
(I hope you have had this issue fixed allready, so this is mostly for everybody else experiencing the same problem)
I Had The problem when I Replaced the wheel bearings and they put them in backwards and the speedometer didnt work and the abs light was on as well as the traction control. The sensor for all is in the wheel bearing itself.
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Wildfires continue to burn in ColoradoWeather Boulder, United States - 27 June 2012
Boulder's flatirons, near Bloomfield, continued to burn on June 26 and 27, 2012. The flatirons are another area affected by the ongoing wildfires, currently ravaging the state of Colorado.
According to a 9news article, the Flagstaff Fire, which recently threatened the City of Boulder, is 30 percent contained and has burned at least 300 acres. City officials believe lightning strikes caused the fire. The residents of the 28 homes that were forced to evacuate have recently been allowed to return home.
The Colorado wildfires began in early June. Colorado Springs is among the most affected regions. An estimated 346 homes have already been destroyed, while tens of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate. One person has been killed by the wildfires, while two remain missing. The fires have caused an estimated $3.2 million in damage.
This year's wildfires are the most destructive in the state's history. According to a BBC article, Colorado is home to eight of the 35 largest wildfires. Utah, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and California have also been affected.


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Dupont : Influence
A Corporate Profile
By Corporate Watch UK
Completed November 2002
A Corporate Profile
Lobbying Activities
DuPont is part of a powerful industry lobby that has stubbornly delayed or obstructed progressive legislation. Jack Doyle describes the companys strategy as follows: DuPont typically looks for what it can live with, generally embracing the broad concepts that make the headlines while doggedly fighting over details and technical issues that the public rarely hears about. Those details, however, usually determine how effective new laws and regulations will be. According to Doyle, the company has exerted substantial influence over key pieces of environmental protection legislation in the US, such as the Clean Water Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Oil Spill Prevention Act.[69]
The company has been named among a number of companies attempting to weaken US laws designed to hold polluters responsible. Of particular focus is the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as the Superfund. According to PIRG, DuPont and others have lobbied Congress to roll back the polluter pays principle and weaken cleanup standards at the nations worst waste sites. PIRG also accuse the company and its industry associates of fighting efforts to expand the publics right to know about toxic chemicals used in the workplace, consumer products and communities.[70]
Buying Influence
As well as influencing government through lobbyists, DuPont also buys influence with cold hard cash. In 1999 DuPont was listed by PIRG as one of the Dirty Five the five biggest polluters in the US that together spent $6,523,677 over the period 1991-1998 in lobbying Congress, the House of Representatives and Superfund-related committees in order to prevent stricter legislation.[71]
Another way that DuPont attempts to influence government officials and to build close relationships with them is by laying on expenses paid trips for them. This is also a favoured tactic of some of the industry lobby groups that DuPont funds such as CropLife America, Grocery Manufacturers America and the American Chemistry Council.[72]
Lobby Groups
DuPont is a member of quite an enormous number of lobby groups. Many of these organisations donate huge amounts of money to governments in the hopes of weakening or eliminating existing environmental laws and passing legislation to further their goals of profit at any cost.[73] DuPont was one of the original members of the Business Council for Sustainable Development (now the World Business Council for Sustainable Development of which DuPont is still a member), the lobby group responsible for wrecking the 1992 UNCED conference in Rio.[74]
Other lobby groups of which the company is a member of include:
An excellent source of information on the sinister lobbying activities of some of the US lobby groups mentioned above is the Environmental Working Groups Dirty Money site: http://www.ewg.org/dirtymoney/badguys.html
Independent Scientific Panels
In addition to straightforward industry lobby groups DuPont also funds supposedly independent scientific panels of spurious credentials. One example is the American Council on Science and Health (ACSH). Though billed to the public as an independent and blue ribbon scientific panel, the ACSH is far from a neutral organization. In addition to its funding from DuPont, the ACSH has also received funding from other chemical and vinyl manufacturers such as Dow Chemical, Exxon and Monsanto and routinely parrots the corporate line. When the ACSH was set up in 1978, it went straight to the Manufacturing Chemists Association for funding (now the American Chemistry Council), promising them that ACSHs viewpoints are "more similar to those of business than dissimilar."[96]
Influencing research and education
When DuPont says what the science means, that is what the science is
- DuPont CEO Mr Edgar Woolard speaking at a trial in which DuPont was fined $115 million for a clear pattern of concealment and misrepresentation.[97]
Due to widespread cuts in public funding, universities are becoming increasingly dependant on industry funding to finance their research. This is extremely worrying, given the numerous examples of industry conducting misleading research and misrepresenting results to serve its own agenda. The way that DuPont has reacted to concern over the safety of Benlate, Formaldehyde and CFCs (to name but a few examples) suggest that the company is prepared to go to extraordinary lengths to keep its products on the market, regardless of their detrimental effects on both human health and the environment (see Corporate Crimes).
Collaboration between industry and academia is certainly nothing new. For example, DuPont worked with University researchers to discover Nylon. In those early years of the chemical revolution, when relatively few profitable synthetic compounds were on the market, DuPont focussed its energies on discovering new ones and helped to finance academic researchers who were doing the same. Today, with so many profitable chemicals on the market, there is less incentive for the company to invest in research for innovative products that may turn out to be far less profitable. As Nicholas Ashford from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology argues, instead of researching safer and cheaper alternatives, the academic community focuses on saving the market for chemicals in use today, because that is where the money is.[98]
Common techniques used by industry to manipulate a study to make a dangerous chemical appear to be safe are to reduce the sample size, the dosage and the length of the study. Since public interest science has become under-funded, the net result of industrys influence is that it is extremely difficult to get an alternative view from industry-backed science. Ashford argues that the number of really independent, good academics is such a small number that industry is able to overwhelm the science And industrys way of looking at the science is very unbalanced.[99]
Funding independent research groups
DuPont funds a number of supposedly independent research groups. Scientists from these groups testify in government hearings and in courtrooms, giving an appearance of detachment that the company would never enjoy.
One of the scientists that DuPont funds is David B. Baker who is based at Heidelburg College in Tiffin, Ohio. Baker, who is one of the most prolific researchers on herbicides, has acknowledged that funding can sometimes affect the way he presents his data. Whilst Bakers early papers (when he relied solely on government funding) tended to emphasise the seriousness of the problem of herbicide contamination of surface water, his more recent papers have very much played down the problem. As Richard Wiles of the Environmental Working Group puts it the tone of his data, the interpretation of his data, has changed as his funding source has changed.[100]
Science institutes that have received funding from DuPont include:
Bullying Tactics
In addition to buying its way into scientific credibility, DuPont has also resorted to some rather nasty bullying tactics in its attempts to influence research on its products. For example, the University of Florida virtually abandoned its research into DuPonts notorious fungicide Benlate after a ruthless campaign by the company. The universitys decision prompted one scientist to retire in disgust (see Corporate Crimes).[105]
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Links with government
Not surprisingly DuPont has strong links with government in the US. In September 2002, DuPont CEO and Chairman, Charles Holliday Jr. was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve on the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.[106] Another of the companys directors, Richard H. Brown, is a member of the President's Advisory Committee on Trade and Policy Negotiations and of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.[107] Also among DuPonts directors is William K Reilly, formerly administrator of the United Stated Environmental Protection Agency.[108] Another of DuPonts directors, Charles M. Vest is a member of the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology.[109]
The company also has links with government in other parts of the world. Another of DuPonts board members is Masahisa Naitoh, who has held a number of senior policy positions in the Japanese government's Ministry of Trade and Industry. [110]
At the UN level, another DuPont director, Göran Lindahl is Under Secretary-General and Special Advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General.[111]
The Revolving Door
The revolving door between top levels of government and industry is well documented. According to the Center For Public Integrity, in the US virtually all the major chemical manufacturers employ former toxics regulators. The impact of this exchange is immeasurable but significant argues Rick Hind from Greenpeace. When a former assistant administrator comes back as an industry lobbyist, he has a psychological edge. It affects everything how agency officials respect his schedule, his opinions, how they give him the benefit of the doubt.[112]
Public Relations
DuPont management has played a pioneering role in the development of so-called corporate environmentalism. Like other large polluters and political heavyweights, DuPont has yet to prove that it is truly an ecologically responsible corporation, rather than an adept public relations campaigner that knows how to capture the popular vote while continuing business as usual.[113]
DuPont has spent billions of pounds on advertising campaigns designed to make people forget that they manufacture chemicals. Although the company used to promise Better chemicals for better living in recent years it has changed its slogan to The miracles of science.[114] Through its involvement with bodies such as the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (see Lobby Groups), and through public relations campaigns, DuPont has sought to establish its reputation as a socially and environmentally responsible manufacturer. In recent years the company has been becoming increasingly sophisticated in its use of language, using emotive green sounding phrases to describe its activities. One example is the companys recent pledge to build a growing partnership with nature as it becomes more involved in genetic engineering and food production.[115] All the effort appears to have largely paid off - at least in the US - where the company was ranked as the most admired US chemical company in the 2002 Fortune survey of Americas most admired companies.[116]
According to Carmelo Ruiz from PR Watch, DuPont was represented by the notorious PR company Burson-Marsteller when it was involved in nuclear research. See our Burson-Marsteller profile for more information on this companys activities.[117] Other PR companies used by DuPont include McCann Erickson who designed the companys global to do list for the planet campaign in 1999. The companys other clients include Exxon, General Motors and Nestlé.[118]
According to Mark Thomas, Gerald Lander was the PR man responsible for DuPonts infamous onco-Mouse - this is a mouse that has been genetically engineered to develop cancer and was the first animal ever to be patented (see Corporate Crimes).[119]
DuPont has been criticised for its greenwashing in schools. For example it produced a poster for schools titled "Less is More -- Learning About Source Reduction," but neglected to mention its own dumping problem.[120] The company has also taken to sponsoring museum exhibitions, such as a recent exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington in the US.[121]
DuPont is a member of the Responsible Care programme, launched by the Chemical Manufacturer Association in the 1980s in response to increasing pressure from the public for stricter regulation of the chemical industry. The Responsible Care program has been heavily criticised by the US Public Interest Research Groups who claim that Responsible Care does not provide the public or workers with any reliable way to verify an individual company's compliance with the program. Nor does it require that the company set measurable public goals to allow the public to gauge success."[122]
DuPont philanthropy
Like many other companies, DuPont donates to various charitable causes to promote a socially and environmentally responsible image of itself. In September, In 1997 Dupont donated land in the state of Maryland to the Conservation Fund, which regularly works with large corporations. When a reporter asked whether the Fund was greenwashing DuPont's dirty deeds elsewhere by celebrating the company at a news conference and party at the National Press Club, Conservation Fund spokesperson Jack Lynn snapped I can't believe how naive you are. That is the kind of question we used to get back in the 1970s.[123]
In an attempt to further greenwash its image, DuPont is a member of the Wildlife Habitat Council, which describes itself as a non-profit, non-lobbying group of corporations, conservation organisations and individuals dedicated to protecting and enhancing wildlife habitat. Other corporate members of the council include Monsanto, Novartis and Dow. As part of one of the councils programs, DuPont manages various wildlife sites. One of the sites, a wetland area, has twice won a Wildlife Habitat Council Habitat of the Year award. The site also serves as an environmental education centre for students.[124]
As part of the companys PR effort it also funds supposedly independent scientists, research institutes and scientific panels as well a host of industry lobby groups (see Lobbying Activities and Influencing Research and Education).
Advertising Agencies
Advertising agencies in the UK that DuPont have used include:
Ewen Communications Ltd Kingston Upon Hull
137 Beverly Road,
Tel: (01482) 325 883
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Email: email@example.com
Website: www.ewencom.com
The company lists ICI among its other clients.[125]
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Other clients include labour abusers Fyffes Group Plc.[126]
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[69] Cited in A SEED (1999) Corporate Genomics: DuPont, www.groundup.org/fcorp.htm, viewed 2/11/02.
[70] PIRG (1999) Super Polluters, cited in A SEED (1999) Corporate Genomics: DuPont, www.groundup.org/fcorp.htm, viewed 2/11/02.
[71] Ibid.
[72] Fagin, D., Lavelle, M. & The Center For Public Integrity (1999) Toxic Deception: How the chemical industry manipulates science, bends the law and endangers your health, Common Courage Press, Monroe, Maine.
[73] EWG (2001) The Dirty PACs, www.ewg.org/dirtymoney/badguys.html, viewed 2/11/02.
[74] Heerings, H. & Zeldenrust, I. The Elusive Saviours: Transnational Corporations and Sustainable Development, CONTRAST Advies, available at: http://www.xs4all.nl/~contrast/elusive/book.html, viewed 22/10/02; A SEED (1999) Corporate Genomics: DuPont, www.groundup.org/fcorp.htm, viewed 2/11/02.
[75] A SEED (1999) Corporate Genomics: DuPont, www.groundup.org/fcorp.htm, viewed 2/11/02
[76] Weissman, R. (2000) Melbourne Mobilization, Multinational Monitor, 21: 10 , http://www.essential.org/monitor/mm2000/00october/front1.html, viewed 22/10/02.
[77]CropLife America (2001) CropLife America launched, http://www.croplifeamerica.org/public/news/nrs/nr113001name.html, viewed 30/10/02
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[79] Transnational Observatory (2002) Prison labour, http://www.transnationale.org/anglais/dossiers/finance/emploi_2.htm , viewed 5/11/02.
[80] EWG (2001) PACs of Members of the Chlorine Chemistry Council, http://gsi.ewg.org/fp.acgi$listpacs?GROUP=G006, viewed 30/10/02.
[81] Cited in Chatterjee, P. (1996) Industry Addiction to Estrogen Mimickers & Endocrine Disrupters - Who is Sealing Our Future, CAQ Quarterly, Fall 1996, available at: http://lists.essential.org/1996/dioxin-l/msg00525.html, viewed 28/10/02.
[82] CEO (1998) Maigalomania! Citizens and the Environment Sacrificed to Corporate Investment Agenda, http://www.xs4all.nl/~ceo/mai/MAIGALOMANIA.txt, viewed 22/10/02
[83] USCIB web site, http://www.imex.com/uscib
[84] CEO (1998) Maigalomania! Citizens and the Environment Sacrificed to Corporate Investment Agenda, http://www.xs4all.nl/~ceo/mai/MAIGALOMANIA.txt, viewed 22/10/02
[85] Ibid.
[86] The FTA was the basis for the NAFTA agreement
[87] CEO (1998) Maigalomania! Citizens and the Environment Sacrificed to Corporate Investment Agenda, http://www.xs4all.nl/~ceo/mai/MAIGALOMANIA.txt, viewed 22/10/02
[88] SOCMA Member Companies, www.socma.com/Membership/MemberCompanies.htm, viewed 30/10/02; About SOCMA, www.socma.com/about/index.htm , viewed 30/10/02
[89] A SEED (1999) Corporate Genomics: DuPont, www.groundup.org/fcorp.htm, viewed 2/11/02.
[90] Ibid.
[91] EWG (2001) The American Chemistry Council, www.ewg.org/dirtymoney/cma.html, viewed 30/10/02
[92]Coalition for Vehicle Choice (1997) National Members, www.vehiclechoice.org, viewed 30/10/02
[93]EWG (2001) PACs of Partial Members of the National Association of Manufacturers, http://gsi.ewg.org/fp.acgi$listpacs?GROUP=G011, viewed 30/10/02
[94] EWG (2001) Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE), www.ewg.org/dirtymoney/rise.html, viewed 30/10/02
[95] Associate Members, www.icmaindia.com/au03frm.html"> www.icmaindia.com/au03frm.html, viewed 30/10/02
[96] Minutes from the MCA board of directors meeting, March 16, 1978, cited in EWG (2001) The Vinyl Institute, www.ewg.org/dirtymoney/vinylinst.html"> www.ewg.org/dirtymoney/vinylinst.html, viewed 30/10/02
[97] Fagin, D., Lavelle, M. & The Center For Public Integrity (1999) Toxic Deception: How the chemical industry manipulates science, bends the law and endangers your health, Common Courage Press, Monroe, Maine.
[98] Ibid.
[99] Ibid.
[100] Ibid.
[101] Ibid.
[102] Clear (2000) Clear Profile: The Harvard Center for Risk Analysis, http://www.clearproject.org/reports_hcra.html, viewed 30/10/02
[103] A SEED (1999) Corporate Genomics: DuPont, www.groundup.org/fcorp.htm, viewed 2/11/02.
[104] Chatterjee, P. (1996) Industry Addiction to Estrogen Mimickers & Endocrine Disrupters - Who is Sealing Our Future, CAQ Quarterly, Fall 1996, available at: http://lists.essential.org/1996/dioxin-l/msg00525.html"> http://lists.essential.org/1996/dioxin-l/msg00525.html, viewed 28/10/02
[105] Fagin, D., Lavelle, M. & The Center For Public Integrity (1999) Toxic Deception: How the chemical industry manipulates science, bends the law and endangers your health, Common Courage Press, Monroe, Maine.
[106] DuPont (2002) Charles O. Holliday: Chairman and CEO, http://www.dupont.com/corp/overview/directors/holliday.html, viewed 2/11/02
[107] Richard H. (Dick) Brown: Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of EDS www.dupont.com/corp/overview/directors/dbrown.html
[108] DuPont (2002) William K. Reilly: President and CEO, Aqua International Partners LP,www.dupont.com/corp/overview/directors/reilly.html"> www.dupont.com/corp/overview/directors/reilly.html, viewed 2/11/02.
[109] DuPont (2002) Charles M. Vest: President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,www.dupont.com/corp/overview/directors/vest.html"> www.dupont.com/corp/overview/directors/vest.html, viewed 2/11/02.
[110] DuPont (2002) Masahisa Naitoh: Vice Chairman, ITOCHU Corporation,www.dupont.com/corp/overview/directors/naitoh.html"> www.dupont.com/corp/overview/directors/naitoh.html, viewed 2/11/02.
[111] DuPont (2002) Göran Lindahl: Under Secretary-General and Special Advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General and Chairman, Alliance for Global Sustainability,www.dupont.com/corp/overview/directors/lindahl.html"> www.dupont.com/corp/overview/directors/lindahl.html, viewed 2/11/02.
[112] Fagin, D., Lavelle, M. & The Center For Public Integrity (1999) Toxic Deception: How the chemical industry manipulates science, bends the law and endangers your health, Common Courage Press, Monroe, Maine.
[113] A SEED (1999) Corporate Genomics: DuPont,www.groundup.org/fcorp.htm"> www.groundup.org/fcorp.htm, viewed 2/11/02.
[114] Fagin, D., Lavelle, M. & The Center For Public Integrity (1999) Toxic Deception: How the chemical industry manipulates science, bends the law and endangers your health, Common Courage Press, Monroe, Maine; DuPont (2002) DuPont Overview: Company at a Glance,www.dupont.com/corp/overview/glance/index.html"> www.dupont.com/corp/overview/glance/index.html, viewed 2/11/02
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[116] Fortune (2002) Americas most admired companies: 2002 all-stars,www.fortune.com/lists/mostadmired/indsnap_8.html"> www.fortune.com/lists/mostadmired/indsnap_8.html, viewed 2/11/02.
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[125] Brock, B. (2002) Advertisers Annual The Blue Book, Hollis Publishing Ltd.
[126] Ibid.
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The BMW 5-Series (E39 chassis) was introduced in the United States as a 1997 model year car and lasted until the 2004 when the E60 chassis was released. The United States saw several variations including the 525i, 528i, 530i and 540i. -- View the E39 Wiki
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What new tools can we use today to measure toe in at home for the BMW E39?
In another thread, we listed a handful of home alignment DIYs for measuring toe:
- Which of the dozen alignment specs are adjustable on the BMW E39?
I'm considering purchasing a tool to check my toe.
Googling, there are so many to choose from that I'd like someone with experience to help narrow down the choices to a manageable few.
Q: What toe measurement tool do you recommend?
EDIT: Let's keep the discussion focused on the tools that do the job.
(Later, in a different thread, we can add up the costs and run a comparison of whether the tools are worth it over a lifetime of alignments.)
Please read the suggested threads and add value, either by pictures or by descriptions, so the next person stands on your shoulders.
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Last edited by bluebee; 08-15-2012 at 02:48 PM.
We use a Tool Aid TA61600 at the job for quickie set-the-toe-and-let-it-go alignments. You'll need a flat surface to roll the car forward and back to get your measurements. The leveling chains are adjustable. I would think you'd have to cut them down to two or three links for it to work with the E39. With a little practice it's accurate enough to get a car set up for the drive to the alignment shop but I wouldn't use it as a substitute for a good laser alignment machine.
Googling, I find it for less than $100 here. It seems to have a range of 39"-60" between wheels.
Do you know if it gives 'individual' toe (for just one wheel) or just the combined toe between both wheels?
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Last edited by bluebee; 08-15-2012 at 07:17 AM.
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For those who for whatever reason would rather spend a few hours DIY vs less than one hour with a competent Hunter tech, here are two great articles on DIY and tools:
There are simple too many variables to make it worthwhile for most DIYers doing it the analog way.
Last edited by dvsgene; 08-15-2012 at 11:08 AM.
a) The cost of 'lifetime' alignments for any particular tool owner (i.e., multiple vehicles)
b) The cost of 'adequate' tools (i.e., tools with enough accuracy to be useful)
This thread is about the latter, not the former (although, I agree, the comparison needs to be made eventually before the tool-buying decision is made).
The first Home Alignment Basics DIY lists these $60 toe plates:
And, it also lists this "Smartstrings 4-wheel alignment kit" for $400 (which seems to measure more than just toe):
The second referenced wheel alignment DIY used only string, electrical conduit, and a ruler for what they called "very accurate toe measurements"! I'll assume that cost at about $25 for our later comparisons.
This is a great start.
Key questions are:
Q: What 'accuracy' do we typically need in our toe-checking tools?
Q: Do we need single-wheel measurements ... or can combined wheel-to-wheel measurements suffice?
See also:
- Which of the dozen alignment specs are adjustable on the BMW E39 (1) (pdf) & cn90's front alignment DIY (1) (2) and cn90's rear wheel alignment DIY (1) & what tools measure rear camber at home (1) (2) and what tools measure front/rear toe at home (1) & what tools lock the steering wheel & brake pedal at home (1) & why does BMW recommend weights to set the normal ride height (aka nominal suspension position) prior to any alignment (1) & how to diagnose uneven tire wear on the inside edge due to camber and toe alignment issues (1) (2) & how to select a replacement tire strictly by the numbers (1) & what are the most common bimmerfest user's tire recommendations (1) & where do people buy their tyres anyway (1) & how many miles do you get for every 100 UTQG points (1) & what are the recommended tire pressures for front and rear (1) & what are the claimed benefits of nitrogen gas (1) what tire mounting tools do you need to change your own tyres at home (1) (2) (3) & where are the match mounting marks on the wheel and on the tire for precise tire mounting based on radial runout and heavy spot considerations (1) & what tools do you need to balance a wheel at home to eliminate shimmy or vibration at speed (1) & how do you properly dispose of your old worn out car tires (1) & how to measure bent wheel dimensions such as rim runout and wheel eccentricity at home (1) & where to get bent or damaged wheel rims repaired (1) (2) & what winter driving ice and snow tire chains to use (1) & what are the most recommended products for cleaning BMW BBS wheels (1) & where to buy E39 wheels online (1) & what are the main causes of vibration while highway driving (1) & vibration while highway braking (1) & how to diagnose a violent shudder while slow speed braking on bumps (1)
Please read the suggested threads and add value, either by pictures or by descriptions, so the next person stands on your shoulders.
See also: E39 Bestlinks & How to easily find what you need
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This is a discussion on 200 rounds and running great within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Did the outa box cleaning and put 200 rounds through myXDsc. And shot both hands strong hand and weak hand and even a little limp ...
Did the outa box cleaning and put 200 rounds through myXDsc. And shot both hands strong hand and weak hand and even a little limp wrist.. And not one hiccup. Shot at 10 and 15 yards and Im gettin used to it pretty quick. Last night i tore it down for cleaning and It cleand up real easy it wasnt very dirty after 200 rounds. A mix of blaser brass and wwb. And everything looked good. Im liking this gun more and more. Now Im going to try several defence loads to see what it does the best with. Happy shooting everyone.
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Gun control is hitting what you aim at
Congarts on the new pistol, glad to see everything is working flawlessy so far. Gotta love breaking in a new gun, hope all goes well with the persnal defense ammo. I just put a box of hydroshocks through the Kimber yesterday and no problems, even tried a new mag.
Airforceshooter. Im getting fist sized groups at 10 yards if that says anything for the pistol and my shooting. Hope this helps. Have a good one.
When I got my H&K USP months ago I decided to see if my buddies claim that it was the best "go to war" handgun straight from the box was true. So I took it with just the factory lube and decided to shoot & NOT clean or lube until she jammed. Over TWO THOUSAND ROUNDS later, I got so ashamed I broke down and cleaned her up. Not a single hiccup in all those rounds. Some were reloads, some factory loads and some military ball. You name it, ran fine. If I could only have one defensive handgun it'd be my USP and I used to only say that about my Glock. Even my 1911's need at least one relube per IDPA match! But I've heard very good things about those Croatian guns.
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Hey Ex thats awesome for a gun to go that far and beyond. If money wasnt so tight id have the H&K 2000 sc that looks like itd be a great little pistol.
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Apple chief executive Tim Cook has begun sending out letters asking for applications to its grant program. The company is looking to make grants to schools where 96 percent or more of students qualify for free or reduced price lunches. Apple is investing $100 million in the initiative, and as The Washington Post reports, last week a superintendent received a letter saying that if his school is selected, the company will provide not only Apple products and educational content, but also the wireless infrastructure that would enable the school to take full advantage of the technology.
As the White House's website notes, both the FCC and a number of companies have committed to ConnectED initiative, which has no government grants, but instead relies on investments like the one Apple is making into the program. In addition to Apple, Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE), AT&T (NYSE:T), Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK), Esri, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), O'Reilly Media, Prezi, Sprint (NYSE:S), and Verizon (NYSE:VZ) have all made various commitments to the initiative. A total of over $2 billion in private funding opportunities will provide schools with devices, software, curricula, broadband, and training. The special focus of the program on bringing disadvantaged and rural schools up to date emphasizes how integral to learning technology is considered by schools, companies, and the Obama administration.


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Delaware Gov: Is Bill Lee a "terrible candidate?"
Commenter Benjamin offered a insightful response to something I wrote a few days ago about the Delaware gubernatorial race: With all due respect, I think ...
Commenter Benjamin offered a insightful response to something I wrote a few days ago about the Delaware gubernatorial race:
With all due respect, I think you are completely misreading the mood in Delaware right now. The State GOP has completely collapsed and Bill Lee is a terrible candidate - even though he has high name recognition. His 46% were more testament to Minner's weaknesses than his own strengths.
Seeing him completely ridicule himself with his back-and-forth on whether he wants to give illegal immigrants drivers licenses this week was stunning of ineptitude, he has literally said nothing about the issues of the days while both Markell and Carney have been developping long lists of proposals, Obama is big in DE and the state GOP is in disarray because its traditional moderate persona has been destroyed by the juxtaposition with the Bush Presidency.
Markell/Lee is not a race. Carney/Lee a bit more because Minner is really unpopular and Carney was her Lt Gvrnor.
But it is not much of a race right now.
There are lots of points in that comment that deserve some elaboration. Lee really has been running a lackluster campaign -- or, if you want to be generous, he's using a "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" strategy.
Without any other high-profile candidate, Republicans had to beg Lee to run. Even after he agreed -- and even though he was starting late -- he spent a couple of months doing little but raising money. It would be easy to conclude that his heart isn't really in the campaign.
When he finally began campaigning in late July, the driver's license flub almost immediately put a damper on his candidacy. If you want more detials, they're here.
That said, Benjamin brings up a good point about the Democratic candidates. Back in 2005 and 2006, when SurveyUSA used to produce approval ratings for all 50 governors (those were the days), Gov. Ruth Ann Minner would consistently poll in negative territory. I get the sense that she hasn't recovered since then.
That's a likely liability for Lt. Gov. John Carney, if not in the Democratic primary then in the general election. Hence, the the sentiment that Lee would have a chance only against Carney.
How much of a chance? We'd have a much better sense if someone would commission a poll.
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British Broadband Growth Slacks Off
The broadband market has seen its worst quarter of growth since 2004, research suggests.
Point Topic, an internet connectivity research company, claims market turmoil is causing the slow growth in broadband adoption, which accelerated by only 730,000 in the second quarter of 2006. The company claims this makes it the worst three months in the last two years.
Between October 2004 and March this year, the UK added an average of 75,000 broadband lines every week. In the April-June period this fell to only 56,000 lines per week. Point Topic estimates the total number of broadband lines in the UK at the end of June was more than 11.7 million.
Although the second quarter is usually the weakest, this fall was particularly sharp. Percentage growth in the quarter was only 6.6 per cent - the lowest since broadband started.
Tim Johnson, chief executive of Point Topic said new players in the broadband market such as Carphone Warehouse and Sky are offering free broadband but this is causing confusion in the market. More than 400,000 have signed for 'free' broadband with Carphone Warehouse but are yet to receive it.
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NAM/IndustryWeek 1Q 2013 Survey of Manufacturers reveals:
- Manufacturers' optimism is on the rebound
- Comprehensive immigration reform is supported by majority of manufacturers
- Slight majority expect improved sales in 2013
- Majority do not expect foreign sales to increase
- Rising cost of health care is top challenge facing manufacturers
While not universal by any means, there have been some signs of increased activity for manufacturers early in 2013. The Institute for Supply Management's Purchasing Managers' Index has risen for three straight months on stronger sales and production data, and the economies of many of our largest trading partners—with the exception of those in Europe—have made some progress in the past few months, which should boost our export numbers moving forward. However, many of the problems illustrated in our last survey continue to persist. Manufacturing production declined 0.4% in January, and many of the regional Federal Reserve Bank sentiment surveys report ongoing weaknesses with new orders, shipments and especially hiring growth.
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One of the primary challenges noted in the previous National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)/IndustryWeek Survey of Manufacturers was anxiety about the U.S. fiscal situation and the threat of the fiscal cliff. Today, concerns about the long-term fiscal health of the country continue, and many manufacturers have pulled back hiring and investing due to across-the-board federal budget cuts.
Currently, the U.S. economy is a complicated mix of both progress and enduring headwinds that dampen growth. Optimism remains well below the sentiment level of 88.7%in the first quarter of 2012. Against this backdrop, we observe the current health of the manufacturing sector in the most recent NAM/IndustryWeek Survey of Manufacturers. The percentage of manufacturers with a positive outlook declined significantly throughout 2012, falling from 88.7% in March to roughly 52.0% by December. The percentage of respondents reporting a somewhat negative outlook nearly tripled in the second half of the year, increasing from 15.8% in the second quarter to 38.9% in the fourth quarter.
In the first quarter 2013 survey, the percentage of manufacturers who were either somewhat or very positive about their own company's outlook rose from 51.8% to 70.1% (Figure 1). This essentially returns the level of optimism back to the third quarter 2012 levels from six months ago.
Breaking it down further, 60.5% of respondents said they were somewhat positive in their outlook, with 28.2% answering somewhat negative. Each of these figures represents a change from the last survey, suggesting a gain in optimism in the past three months. However, as we mentioned previously, the current sentiment levels remain well below what was seen one year ago, when 88.7% of manufacturers were positive and, on average, they expected to see a 5.0% growth in sales.
These findings reflect the projected 1.5% increase in manufacturing production over the course of the next six months (Figure 2). A regression model using the NAM/IndustryWeek outlook measure, housing permits, the interest rate spread, real personal consumption and the S&P 500 attempts to predict production two quarters ahead. It explains roughly 90% of the variation since the data began in the fourth quarter of 1997. These findings show an improvement from the last survey, which predicted consistently declining production due to increased uncertainty and pullbacks in hiring and capital spending.
We asked several special questions regarding immigration reform in this survey. The desire to pass comprehensive immigration reform has come into increased focus since the election. More than two-thirds of those responding to questions on the topic said they supported comprehensive immigration reform (Figure 3). Manufacturers rely on foreign-born workers for numerous tasks, ranging from leadership roles to R&D to production (Figure 4). In fact, nearly 12% noted that their businesses were founded by immigrants, with almost 28% having immigrants as part of the leadership team. Additionally, 31.1% of the respondents cited foreign-born workers as instrumental in the innovation and development of key products and services for their company, and three-fourths described immigrants as integral to the production process.
The role of immigrants varies greatly in the manufacturing industry, but many individuals mentioned the need for improved science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workers in their businesses. For those respondents who volunteered a comment in the special question section on the roles of foreign-born workers in their companies, a number of them wrote computer programmer, engineer, R&D, structural designer, or similar occupations. Others listed responsibilities such as accounting, clerical, loader operator, management, sales/marketing and truck driver. A few comments focused on the challenges related to obtaining a visa for their immigrant workforce, necessitating the need for reform.
Looking once more at the outlook data in the first quarter survey, manufacturers expected improved levels of sales, employment and investment (Figure 5). As noted, the last survey showed declining hiring and capital spending over the course of the next 12 months, which was the first downturn of these averages since the fourth quarter of 2009. The current survey predicts average sales growth of 2.3% this year, with capital spending and employment growth rates of 0.9%and 0.7%. These figures do not suggest rapid growth, however they track at a slightly faster pace than predicted in the fourth quarter of 2012.


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Microsoft Office Visio 2007 helps you to create professional-looking diagrams for understanding, documenting, and analyzing information, data, systems, and processes.
Most graphics software programs depend on artistic skills. When you use Visio, however, conveying important information visually is as easy as opening a template, dragging shapes into your drawing, and applying themes for a finishing touch. And now, the new features and enhancements in Office Visio 2007 make creating Visio diagrams even easier and faster, for results that are more impressive than ever.
Visio is available in two editions: Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2007 and Microsoft Office Visio Standard 2007. Office Visio Standard 2007 has many of the same features that Office Visio Professional 2007 has, but Office Visio Professional 2007 includes templates for more types of diagrams, along with several advanced features.
Note: Working from existing data, you can generate many kinds of Visio Standard diagrams, including organization charts, timelines, calendars, and Gantt charts. However, the new and enhanced data features discussed in this article are included only with Office Visio Professional 2007, and not with Office Visio Standard 2007.
What do you want to do?
Integrate data into diagrams (requires Office Visio Professional 2007)
Show off your data in data graphics (requires Office Visio Professional 2007)
Visualize complex information by using PivotDiagrams (requires Office Visio Professional 2007)
Generate and view Visio diagrams in other 2007 Microsoft Office system programs
Get started quickly
You can find just the right template by using the new Getting Started window in Office Visio 2007.
Simpler template categories It is now easier to find just the right template because of simpler template categories, such as Business, Flowchart, Network, Schedule, and so on.
Large template previews Large thumbnail previews and descriptions of each template help you to quickly identify the templates that are best for your diagrams.
Featured templates The most popular Visio templates within each category are now displayed at the top of each category view, so that you can quickly find them.
Recent templates list Visio now includes a new shortcut for opening your most-recently used templates, so that you can get to your favorites more quickly.
Sample diagrams (requires Office Visio Professional 2007) You can now browse new sample diagrams and data sources to get ideas for creating your own data-driven diagrams.
1. Template categories
2. Featured templates
3. Template preview
Create professional-looking diagrams easily
The new Themes feature in Office Visio 2007 takes the guesswork out of choosing colors and effects. Now you can give your diagram the professional touch with one click of the mouse.
Theme Colors Choose from a set of professionally designed, built-in theme colors, or create your own color scheme to match your company logo and branding. The theme colors that come with Visio match the theme colors in other 2007 Microsoft Office system programs, such as PowerPoint and Word.
Theme Effects Make your drawings more visually consistent and appealing by applying a unified set of design elements for fonts, fills, shadows, lines, and connectors.
For more information on themes, see Apply a professional look to your drawings with themes.
New templates and shapes Quickly create a broader range of diagrams by using new templates, such as the PivotDiagram, Value Stream Map, and ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) templates. (All of these require Office Visio Professional 2007.) You can also create more dynamic workflows by using the new Work Flow shapes in the Work Flow Diagram template. The Work Flow shapes have a new isometric 3-D style to make your diagrams look better than ever.
Connect shapes in diagrams by using AutoConnect
The new AutoConnect feature in Office Visio 2007 takes the work out of connecting shapes. This new feature automatically connects, evenly distributes, and accurately aligns shapes for you, and requires only a couple of clicks.
Connect shapes as you drag them onto the drawing page When you rest the pointer over a shape on the drawing page, you will notice that blue arrows appear around the shape. When you drag another shape onto one of the blue connection arrows, Visio automatically connects the two shapes, distributes them evenly, and aligns them for you.
Connect shapes after you click a shape on a stencil There is also now an even faster way to connect shapes. Select a shape in the Shapes window, rest the pointer over a shape on the drawing page, and then click the blue connection arrow on the side of the shape that you want to connect to. Visio automatically adds and connects the shape, distributes it evenly, and aligns it for you. In this way, you can quickly connect a whole series of shapes, such as those in a flowchart.
Connect shapes that are already on the drawing page You can even automatically connect two shapes that are both already on the drawing page. Simply click the blue connection arrow on one shape that is closest to the other shape that you want to connect it to.
For more information, see Add connectors between shapes in Visio.
Integrate data into diagrams (requires Office Visio Professional 2007)
Office Visio 2007 now takes data connectivity even further by making it much easier and faster to connect a data source to any diagram — flowchart, organization chart, network diagram, space plan, and so on — that is created by using any version of Visio. You can automatically connect diagrams to a wide range of external data sources. A new Data menu and Data toolbar keep everything that you need within reach.
Easily connect diagrams to commonly used data sources Integrate data into your diagrams by letting the new Data Selector Wizard guide you through the task of connecting to Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office Access, Microsoft SQL Server™, and other commonly used external data sources. You can select custom data ranges, filter the data that you want to import, and even link diagrams to more than one data source.
View data from within Visio After you have connected your data to your diagram, you can view the data by using the new External Data window.
Build your diagram by dragging rows of data onto a blank drawing page Select a shape in the Shapes window, and then drag a row of data from the new External Data window onto the drawing page. Visio simultaneously adds the shape to the page and associates the data with the shape.
Link data to individual shapes in existing diagrams Drag a row of data from the new External Data window onto a shape in your diagram to manually link the data to the shape. After you link data to a shape, you can see the data in the newly renamed Shape Data window (formerly called the Custom Properties window).
Automatically link data to shapes Save time by using the new Automatic Link Wizard to link the shapes in a Visio diagram to rows of data in an external data source.
Easily refresh all of the data in your diagram Use the new Refresh Data feature to automatically refresh the data in your diagram — no manual reentry required. Easily deal with any conflicts in the new Refresh Conflicts task pane. You can even schedule the refresh so that it happens automatically as often as you want it to.
Show off your data in data graphics (requires Office Visio Professional 2007)
Integrating data into diagrams is only the first step in transforming your diagrams into powerful tracking tools. Now, with Office Visio 2007, you can more easily display and customize the look of data in your diagrams to help get your message across.
In the new Data Graphics task pane, just click the format that presents the data the way that you want it in your diagram. You can use progress bars for variable data, arrows for data that increases or decreases, and stars for ranked data. You don't need to format any of this yourself — Visio handles the formatting for you.
Also, data values can now control the color and appearance of a shape. You don't need to format them yourself, either. You need only specify the conditions under which the formatting appears.
Visualize complex information by using PivotDiagrams (requires Office Visio Professional 2007)
Office Visio 2007 provides a new type of diagram — the PivotDiagram. PivotDiagrams show data as a collection of shapes arranged in a tree-like structure that helps you to analyze and summarize data in a visual, easy-to-understand format. Using PivotDiagrams, you can visually explore your business data, analyze it, drill down into it, and create multiple views of it to gain deeper insight into the information. Easily identify key issues, track trends, and flag exceptions by using a library of shapes that are designed specifically for tracking data. You can even insert a PivotDiagram into any other Visio diagram to provide a complementary view of the data.
To create a PivotDiagram, you open the PivotDiagram template, and the Data Selector wizard starts immediately. The wizard guides you through each step of connecting the diagram to a data source, and then creates what is called a pivot node that is linked to all of the data in the data source. You can expand the pivot node to show various levels that correspond to the data that you want to analyze.
Generate and view Visio diagrams in other 2007 Microsoft Office system programs
Collaborate with colleagues in new ways by generating visual reports — in PivotDiagram form — right from a Windows SharePoint Services site and Microsoft Office Project 2007. Share your diagrams with people who don't have Visio, and let them preview your diagrams in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007.
Generate Visio PivotDiagrams within Microsoft Office Project In Project, you can now report on resource and task data. (Requires Microsoft Office Project 2007)
Generate Visio PivotDiagrams from SharePoint lists From SharePoint lists, you can now report on issues and tasks and track workflow. (Requires a SharePoint site)
View Visio diagrams attached to e-mail messages In Outlook, you can now preview Visio diagrams attached to e-mail even if you don't have Visio installed. (Requires Microsoft Office Outlook 2007)
Reach a wider audience
With Office Visio 2007, you can now communicate more effectively and reach a wider audience with your diagrams.
Save Visio diagrams in PDF and XPS file formats Easily share your Visio diagrams with everyone, including people who don't have Microsoft Office, by saving your diagrams in the following formats:
Portable Document Format (PDF) PDF is a fixed-layout electronic file format that preserves document formatting and enables file sharing. The PDF format ensures that when the file is viewed online or printed, it retains exactly the format that you intended, and that data in the file cannot be easily copied or changed. The PDF format is also useful for documents that will be reproduced by using commercial printing methods.
XML Paper Specification (XPS) XPS is an electronic file format that preserves document formatting and enables file sharing. The XPS format ensures that when the file is viewed online or printed, it retains exactly the format that you intended, and that data in the file cannot be easily copied or changed.
Note: You can save as a PDF or XPS file from a 2007 Microsoft Office system program only after you install an add-in. For more information, see Enable support for other file formats, such as PDF and XPS.
Prevent people from viewing sensitive information in your Visio diagrams Remove comments, reviewer markups, and other types of personal information. For more information, see Remove personal or hidden information.
Minimize the size of Visio drawing files Remove information that you don't need anymore, such as drawing previews, unused master shapes, and unused themes. For more information, see Reduce the size of a Visio file.
Diagnose computer problems
Microsoft Office Diagnostics is a series of diagnostic tests that can help you to discover why your computer is crashing. The diagnostic tests can solve some problems directly and may identify ways that you can solve other problems. Microsoft Office Diagnostics replaces the following Microsoft Office 2003 features: Detect and Repair and Microsoft Office Application Recovery.
For more information, see Diagnose and repair crashing Office programs by using Office Diagnostics.
Check your work
The following are some new features of the spelling checker:
The spelling checker has been made more consistent across the 2007 Microsoft Office system programs. Examples of this change include:
Several spelling checker options are now global. If you change one of these options in one Office program, that option is also changed for all the other Office programs.
In addition to sharing the same custom dictionaries, all programs can manage them using the same dialog box. For more information, see Use custom dictionaries to add words to the spelling checker.
An exclusion dictionary is automatically created for a language the first time that language is used. Exclusion dictionaries let you force the spelling checker flag words you want to avoid using. They are handy for avoiding words that are obscene or that don't match your style guide. For more information, see Use exclusion dictionaries to specify a preferred spelling for a word.
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While on a recent fishing trip to British Columbia (celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary) We were fishing for salmon and by chance hooked a rock cod which we tossed to an hungry eagle watching us from a tree top. In a matter of moments, the eagle swooped down and "caught" his supper.
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So THIS GUY Wants To Be A Country Artist?
Rapper Riff Raff, who inspired James Franco's hilariously psychotic character in Spring Breakers, says he's crossing over into country music--and he's changing his stage name to do it.
Raff recently cut the track "Take U Away"--sort of a country/hip-hop hybrid--under the name Jody Highroller. "I love country music," says Raff/Highroller. "I'm good at it and it's a good fit." Hey, if Kid Rock can do it, can't anyone?!


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Big Four accountant KPMG is being investigated over its role as auditor to the troubled Co-operative Bank, which almost collapsed last year, and could face a massive fine.
The Financial Reporting Council today launched an investigation into the "preparation, approval and audit" of Co-op Bank's accounts up to 2012.
KPMG has audited the Co-op Group and the Bank for more than 30 years and also advised it on deals including the takeover of Britannia Building Society. Last year it collected £7.4 million in fees from the Co-op including £3.3 million for advising on its aborted purchase of the "Project Verde" bank branches from Lloyds Banking Group.
The FRC has taken, on average, about a year to complete such investigations which pave the way for a full Disciplinary Tribunal. The tribunal can, in turn, impose sanctions, fines and costs on the audit firm and individuals.
The largest fine imposed by the FRC was £14 million on Deloitte for its corporate finance work for MG Rover. That was ten times the next highest fine, which was against PwC for its work for JP Morgan Securities in London.
The audit partner for Co-op Bank for the past five years was Andrew Walker while Jonathan Hurst is audit partner for the group. Together with Warren Mead, the financial services, transactions and restructuring partner, they appeared before the Treasury Select Committee last December.
KPMG said today it would co-operate with the investigation but added: "As auditor to the bank we believe that we have provided, and continue to provide, robust audits which provide rigorous challenge to the judgements and disclosures proposed by the bank's management."
Meanwhile, Co-operative Group performed a U-turn today, saying it has halted plans to sell its general insurance business as part of the bail-out of its troubled bank.
Last March, before the arrival of new chief executive Euan Sutherland, Co-op said it would sell both its general and life insurance businesses as part of its plan to inject £1 billion of capital into the near-collapsed bank.
But after last month's £1.5 billion refinancing of the bank, which saw hedge funds take control, Co-op Group needs to inject only £333 million. It has already raised £220 million of that through the sale of the life and savings business to Royal London.
The general insurance business has 1.4 million customers and made operating profits of £28 million in the first half of 2012, and Sutherland has decided it is better to keep it.Reuse content


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ReachLocal Launches New SEO Offering
Woodland Hills-based ReachLocal, which provides local online marketing for small and medium sized businesses, announced this morning that it has launched a brand new, search engine optimization product, ReachSEO. ReachLocal said the new software helps SMBs to drive organic search traffic to their websites. The new product works directly with its new marketing automation software, ReachEdge, and is the first search engine optimization product to come from ReachLocal. ReachLocal's SEO product includes keyword identification and optimization, content optimization and publishing, social media integration, local search tools, and more. The offering starts at $999 per month for six motnhs, and provides one blog post created per week as part of the content optimization.


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