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Brett Jackson and Josh Vitters, two of the organization's top prospects, made their Major League debut during Sunday's game, a 7-6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Jackson, who started in centerfield, batting second in the order, finished the game with two hits in four at-bats, plus a walk, and a run scored. Vitters first appeared in the seventh inning when he pinch hit for Scott Maine, but he would fly out to left field.
Jackson, 24, hit .256 with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. That included 15 home runs, 47 RBI 22 doubles, 12 triples, and 27 stolen bases.
Vitters, a 22-year-old third baseman, batted .304 in Triple-A, including 17 home runs, 68 RBI, being named a Pacific Coast League All Star.
During Sunday's contest, another one of the Cubs' important future cornerstones, Anthony Rizzo, hit a game-tying solo home run in the ninth inning, yet another encouraging sign for the organization.
In conjunction with the two call-ups, the Cubs send outfielder Tony Campana to the Iowa Cubs. They also shipped utility player Jeff Baker to the Detroit Tigers, receiving two players to be named later.
The Cubs travel to San Diego next, opening a three-game series with the Padres on Monday night.
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Michigan improves to 42-22 all-time against Ohio State and has won 41 of the last 42 meetings between the two schools. Bev Plocki is now 40-1 all-time against Ohio State in her 25-year head coaching career.
The Wolverines are now 24-1 in home openers under head coach Bev Plocki.
Through three meets, Michigan has won 11 of 12 event titles and all three all-around crowns (all by Joanna Sampson).
Since 2005, Michigan is 50-6-1 in January meets.
Michigan raised its season scoring average from 196.663 to 196.883 following tonight's performance. It surpassed its prior scoring averages on every event on Saturday.
The Wolverines are nearly at the same spot they were in after three meets last season. In 2013, U-M started out with team scores of 196.575, 196.900 and 197.350 (average of 196.941). This year, U-M has started out with 196.525, 196.800 and 197.325 (average of 196.883).
Michigan scored 49.250 on balance beam, its highest score as a team since scoring 49.275 in last year's season opener (Jan. 4, 2013, at the Cancun Classic).
On balance beam, Shelby Gies was one a quarter-of-a-tenth off her previous career-best score (9.925, set March 2, 2013, at Michigan State), while Reema Zakharia surpassed her previous best by a full tenth-and-a-quarter.
Joanna Sampson scored 39.000 or greater in the all-around for the 23rd time in her career, giving her sole possession of ninth place on the school's all-time list. She now has 15 career all-around titles and 40 career individual event titles.
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New insights into cytomixis: specific cellular features and prevalence in higher plants
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The phenomenon of intercellular migration of nuclei in plant tissues (cytomixis) was discovered over a century ago, which has been followed by numerous attempts to clarify the essence of this process as well as to determine its causes and consequences. Most attention of researchers has been paid to cytomixis in microsporogenesis, since the transfer of part of genetic material between microsporocytes may influence the ploidy level of the produced pollen and, presumably, have an evolutionary significance. This review compiles the data on cytological pattern of cytomixis and proposes a scheme as to how cytomictic channels are formed and function in angiosperms. The prevalence of cytomixis in different plant taxa is analyzed using the published data. The causes, mechanisms, and consequences of the nuclear migration between cells in plant tissues are discussed.
KeywordsMicrosporogenesis Cytomictic channels Intercellular communication Cell wall
Cytomixis is migration of the nuclei from one plant cell to another through intercellular channels of a special type (cytomictic channels), differing from plasmodesmata in their structure and size. This unique phenomenon was discovered over a century ago (Arnoldy 1900; Gates 1911) and was for a long time regarded as an artifact resulting from the damages of plant material during its fixation and processing (Takats 1959). However, Baquar and Husain (1969) experimentally refuted the belief that cytomixis was a nonspecific response to a direct mechanical or chemical impact on the plant cells. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that any direct damaging impacts on the cell completely arrest cytomixis (Liu et al. 2007). It has been also repeatedly shown that intact plants display a high rate of cytomixis (Bahl and Tyagi 1988; Bellucci et al. 2003; Sidorchuk et al. 2007a), and video monitoring of cytomixis in living cells finally resolved the question on a supposed artificial nature of this process (Zhang et al. 1990).
Intercellular migration of nuclei has been observed in manifold types of plant tissues, for example, apical meristem cells of woody plants (Guzicka and Wozny 2005) and vegetative tissues of the anther (Wang et al. 2004). However, cytomixis is most frequently detectable in plant meiosis, especially in microsporocytes (Lattoo et al. 2006; Kumar et al. 2010) and never in megasporocytes.
A comprehensive analysis of cytomixis is of a paramount importance for both the insight into intercellular communication in plant tissues and assessment of the evolutionary consequences caused by migration of genetic material between the cells producing pollen. Despite that there are yet no direct experimental evidences for an evolutionary significance of cytomixis, ever more researchers recently are inclined to favor the hypothesis about involvement of cytomixis in the evolutionary processes due to production of unreduced gametes or gametes with varying chromosome numbers (Falistocco et al. 1995; Ghaffari 2006; Lattoo et al. 2006; Negron-Ortiz 2007; Singhal et al. 2011).
In this review, we attempt to assemble the new and most important experimental data on cytomixis as well as to analyze how prevalent is this phenomenon among higher plants.
Cytological picture of cytomixis
The specific cytological features of cytomixis manifest themselves in different plant species in a similar manner and are most comprehensively described in the microsporogenesis of angiosperms based on light microscopy examination (Sidorchuk et al. 2007a; Kumar et al. 2010; Guan et al. 2012). Most frequently, cytomixis is observable in the microsporocytes in the prophase of the first meiotic division (Bellucci et al. 2003); however, this phenomenon can be also detected at the subsequent meiotic stages, including the tetrad stage (Ressayre et al. 2003; Kumar et al. 2010). It should be emphasized that the plant species differ in the maximal rate of cytomixis at different stages of microsporogenesis. In particular, the highest rate of cytomictic nuclear migrations in the tobacco and sweet pea is observed during meiotic prophase I (Seijo 1996; Sidorchuk et al. 2007a) and in the rape and wild turnip, during telophase II and tetrad stage (De Souza and Pagliarini 1997). In the microsporogenesis of the cowpea and species of the genus Festuca, cytomixis is detectable at all the stages of microsporogenesis starting from meiotic prophase I and through the stage of microspore tetrads (Sen and Bhattacharya 1988; Sheidai and Bagheri-Shabestarei 2007).
Not only the stage of maximum cytomixis manifestation depends on the studied plant species but also the rate of cytomixis. It has been shown that, for example, cytomixis in the rape anthers is observable only in 0.06 % of the microsporocytes (De Souza and Pagliarini 1997) versus up to 96 % in the almond (Soodan and Wafai 1987). It has been also demonstrated that the number of cells involved in cytomixis varies in a wide range not only between individual plants of the same species, but also between different flowers of the same plant (Soodan and Wafai 1987; Peng et al. 2003). As a rule, the rate of cytomixis increases in response to stress factors acting on a plant, such as mutagens, increased temperatures, changes in the ploidy level, hybridization, and so on (Saraswathy Amma et al. 1990; Ghaffari 2006; Sidorchuk et al. 2007a; Kravets 2011).
Quite interesting patterns have been observed when studying cytomixis in microsporogenesis of the poppy (Papaver somniferum), carrying B chromosomes in its karyotype (Patra et al. 1988). The authors noticed that the B chromosomes during cytomixis were first to migrate to the recipient cell followed by the A chromosome set. They referred this phenomenon as the B-chromosome-pioneered cytomixis and assumed that the heterochromatin blocks of B chromosomes played an important role in this process. In addition, cells with different number of chromosomes were observed among the microsporocytes, and pollen displayed size variation but still had a high fertility (Patra et al. 1988). An analogous pattern of the B-chromosome-pioneered cytomixis was observed in microsporogenesis of Panax pseudo-ginseng (Patra 1986). This suggests that the association of B chromosomes and cytomixis requires a close attention.
Of special interest is video monitoring of intercellular migration of the nuclei between living cells of the wheat endosperm performed by Zhang et al. (1990). They have shown that the transition of a nucleus from one cell to another requires about 30 min. Even a reversible nuclear migration—where the nucleus of a cell passed to a neighboring cell, remained there for several minutes, and returned home through the same channels—was observed in several cases (Zhang et al. 1990).
The pattern of nuclear migration observed at the level of light microscopy has been confirmed by the data obtained with the help of electron microscopy. At an ultrastructural level, researchers have observed migrations of nuclei through single or multiple CCs, chromatin condensation in CCs, restoration of its structure in the recipient cell, formation of micronuclei, and formation of the cell chains connected via migrating nuclei (Heslop-Harrison 1966; Whelan et al. 1974; Feijo and Pais 1989; Wang et al. 2002; Mursalimov and Deineko 2011). In addition, an ultrastructural examination allowed for discovery of the specific features of cytomixis, undetectable at the level of light microscopy. In particular, it has been shown that no visual damages of nuclear envelope and chromatin are seen during cytomixis and that the nucleolus can change its shape and divide into parts to pass through CCs (Wang et al. 2002; Mursalimov and Deineko 2011).
So far, the nuclear bridge formation in cytomixis has been observed only in the tobacco (Mursalimov and Deineko 2011); however, it is quite possible that such structures are formed in microsporogenesis of other plant species as well. Because of a very small size and instability, these bridges can be detected only by electron microscopy examination specially focused on the search for the structures in question.
Despite that we regard the term "cytomixis" only as the migration of nuclei, the possibility of migration of the cytoplasm and cell organelles, such as mitochondria and plastids, through CCs has been also demonstrated by the example of microsporocytes (Feijo and Pais 1989; Wang et al. 2006; Mursalimov et al. 2010). The cytomictic migration of plastids attracts a special attention, since it has been repeatedly demonstrated that the plastids carrying selective traits can migrate between cells of vegetative tissues at the zone of transplant fusion (Stegemann and Bock 2009; Thyssen et al. 2012). Presumably, CCs also play a key role in this case; however, the mechanisms of their formation in somatic tissues require a separate study.
Cellular mechanisms
It looks rather improbable that migration of the nucleus, the size of which manifold exceeds that of CCs, may be a mere passive flow between cells. The fact that cytomixis is arrested by KCN solution or a decrease in temperature (Zhang et al. 1985) suggests that this phenomenon is an active energy-dependent process. Most likely, cytoskeletal elements are also involved in this process.
Usually, the nucleus occupies a fixed position in the cell; however, there are known cases where nuclei do migrate to fulfill certain tasks. For example, the root growth is accompanied by migration of the nuclei from epidermal cells into the middle part of root hair (Chytilova et al. 1999) or nuclei of the filamentous fungi migrate along the growing hypha to uniformly spread over its space (Suelmann et al. 1997). The nuclear migration in these cases is provided for by the interaction of cytoskeleton and motor proteins (Suelmann et al. 1997; Fischer 1999; Liu et al. 2003). It is reasonable to assume that the cytomictic nuclear migration is implemented in a similar manner. Several experimental data also favor this hypothesis. For example, as in vivo monitoring of cytomixis in the wheat endosperm has demonstrated that a migrating nucleus constantly contacts a large number of filamentous structures attached to the nuclear envelope (Zhang et al. 1990). An analogous pattern was observed in the lily microsporocytes at an ultrastructural level: microtubule-like elements were evident inside the CC and were connected with migrating organelles (Wang et al. 2002). Nonetheless, immunofluorescence assay of the tubulin cytoskeleton in meiosis of the tobacco plants with a high rate of cytomixis failed to find any specific features in its dynamics or organization that would allow them to be associated with the intercellular nuclear migration (Sidorchuk et al. 2007b). Thus, it is logical to assume that the actin cytoskeleton rather than the tubulin part of the plant cell cytoskeleton plays the key role in the cytomictic migration of the nuclei. This assumption is supported by the fact that cytochalasin B stops the migration of cell content through CCs, since this toxin particularly prevents the growth of actin microfilaments (Zhang et al. 1985). However, the involvement of microfilaments in cytomixis has not been analyzed in detail, most likely due to the difficulties in visualizing the actin cytoskeleton in plant microsporogenesis.
Cytomictic channels
CCs are a special class of intercellular contacts in plant tissues. Their emergence in the cell wall allows the nuclei and other organelles to migrate from one cell to another. Unlike plasmodesmata, CCs have no internal structure, such as desmotubules and, as a rule, CCs are considerably larger than plasmodesmata; the CC diameter ranges from 50 to 3,500 nm (Heslop-Harrison 1966; Wang et al. 1998; Wang et al. 2002; Mursalimov et al. 2010). In addition, CCs may occupy over 25 % of the cell surface (Heslop-Harrison 1966). Scanning electron microscopy has demonstrated that CCs may either cluster at the sites of cell contacts or uniformly spread over the entire cell surface; note that this is a species-specific characteristic (Whelan et al. 1974).
Once the primary CCs are formed, migration of nuclei through these channels begins (Fig. 3b). Usually the nuclei migrate to a recipient cell concurrently through several CCs (Fig. 3b). Most frequently, the result of such migration is formation of micronuclei (Fig. 3c, asterisks) or, in some cases, nuclear bridges (Fig. 3c, NB).
During meiotic prophase I, the pectin–cellulose cell wall is gradually replaced by the callose wall (Fig. 3d), which covers cells until the tetrad stage; in this process, the primary CCs disappear (Wang et al. 2002; Mursalimov and Deineko 2012). However, it has been shown that secondary CCs can be formed in the callose wall and the specific organelles—spherosome-like vesicles, containing the enzyme callase—are involved in this process (Mursalimov et al. 2010; 2013). These organelles release their content into the cell wall, thereby locally destructing callose and forming the secondary CCs, which provide for cytomixis during all meiotic stages, including the late stages (Fig. 3d). Presumably, the processes of primary and secondary CC formation are species-specific and may considerably differ from the above-described pattern in various plant species.
Prevalence in higher plants
To estimate to what degree the phenomenon of cytomixis is significant in the plant kingdom, it is necessary to understand how wide it is represented in different taxonomic units. In the literature, we have succeeded in finding descriptions of cytomixis in the microsporogenesis of over 400 plant species belonging to 84 families (Supplemental Table S1). Among the angiosperms, the family Poaceae contains the highest number of such species (82) in the monocots and the family Fabaceae (48) in the dicots.
The absolute majority of the instances of cytomixis have been described in the microsporogenesis of angiosperms. It is rather curious that we have not found in the literature any information about cytomixis in the microsporogenesis of gymnosperms, although intercellular migration of nuclei is observed in somatic tissues of these plants (Guzicka and Wozny 2005) and the very phenomenon of cytomixis was first discovered in the gymnosperm megagametophyte (Arnoldy 1900).
The events of nuclear migration between cells have been also observed in other divisions of higher plants, for example, among the Isoetaceae quillworts (He et al. 2004; Heng-Chang et al. 2007). Formation of CCs but without migration of nuclei through them has been observed in the microsporocytes of horsetails and ferns (Lehmann et al. 1984; Gabarayeva et al. 2011). In this case, it is possible that cytomixis just has not been detected and will be successfully observed by a more detailed analysis of microsporogenesis in these plants.
Note that intercellular nuclear migration has been found in the plants represented by manifold life forms, for example, grasses (starwort; Jeelani et al. 2011) and trees (hevea; Saraswathy Amma et al. 1990). Analysis of the published data has shown no correlation between the rate of cytomixis and species-specific number of chromosomes. Cytomixis has been observed with different frequencies in the microsporogenesis of the species with both a small chromosome set (Plantago ovata Forsk, 2n = 8; Singh 1986) and a large chromosome set (Consolea rubescens, 2n = 88; Negron-Ortiz 2007). Moreover, cytomixis is rather frequently observed within the same species in the forms with different ploidy levels, for example, diploids, triploids, or tetraploids (Jeelani et al. 2011; Kumar and Singhal 2011; Lavia et al. 2011; Guan et al. 2012).
Note that the papers describing cytomixis in somatic tissues as well as in the microsporogenesis of hybrid plant forms have not been included into Table S1. However, even with this restriction, we have succeeded in finding the data on intercellular migration of nuclei in hundreds of species (Supplemental Table S1). This fact suggests that cytomixis can be regarded as a normal phenomenon in microsporogenesis, characteristic of the majority of (or even all) angiosperm species.
Causes and consequences
Since the discovery of cytomixis, the questions on the biological role of CCs and consequences of nuclear migration through them are still to be answered. According to one of the hypotheses, the CC emergence is determined by the need in the contact between developing microsporocytes for synchronization of divisions and exchange with nutrients (Milyaeva 1965; Heslop-Harrison 1966; Mursalimov et al. 2010). It is reasonable to regard CCs as the ways for exchange with nutrients and informational molecules. Formation of a thick callose wall during microsporogenesis entails reduction of the apoplastic transport between the cells and creates the need in increase in the symplastic one, which may explain CC emergence, the more so since analogous intercellular channels are also observable in other organisms. For example, the cytoplasmic channels directly connecting individual cells have been discovered in the development of animal male gametes (Ventelä et al. 2003). Similar structures (ring channels) are formed between Drosophila oocytes and nursing cells (Bohrmann and Biber 1994). The so-called nanotubes, which are direct cytoplasmic channels between cells allowing whole organelles to migrate through them, have been observed between mammalian cells (Gerdes et al. 2007; Zani and Edelman 2010). The role of such channels is reduced to intercellular transport of nutrients and regulatory factors as well as synchronization of cell development (Bohrmann and Biber 1994; Ventelä et al. 2003). An analogy to the channels between animal cells suggests that CCs in plant tissues fulfill the same functions.
However, ever more increasing volume of new intriguing data suggests that the role of CCs is not confined to a mere exchange with nutrients and informational molecules between plant cells. Presumably, their fundamental role is in the transfer of part of genetic material from one cell to another via cytomixis resulting in an increase in genetic diversity of the produced pollen or an adjusting and balancing in unbalanced genomes (Falistocco et al. 1995; Zhou 2003; Ghaffari 2006; Lattoo et al. 2006; Negron-Ortiz 2007; Singhal and Kumar 2008; Song and Li 2009; Singhal et al. 2011).
It is known that polyploidization is one of the major pathways in plant evolution (Ramsey and Schemske 1998). The most important mechanism leading to polyploid plants is formation of the gametes with a diploid chromosome number (Bretagnolle and Thompson 1995). Diploid gametes can be produced in several ways, and cytomixis might well be one of them (Falistocco et al. 1995; Ghaffari 2006; Lattoo et al. 2006). On the other hand, cytomixis may be involved in elimination of the "surplus" DNA by discharging part of the chromatin from the nucleus to the cytoplasm of another cell, thereby providing for either stabilization of a polyploid genome or return from a polyploid to a diploid state (Cheng et al. 1987; Baptista-Giacomelli and Pagliarini 2000; Zhou 2003; Kalinka et al. 2010).
An evolutionary significance of cytomixis has been assumed long ago (Kamra 1960); however, the first data that confirm this hypothesis appeared only in the last decade. First and foremost, this is a frequent detection of fertile diploid and polyploid pollen in the plants displaying a high rate of cytomixis in their microsporogenesis (Falistocco et al. 1995; Zhou 2003; Ghaffari 2006; Lattoo et al. 2006; Negron-Ortiz 2007; Singhal and Kumar 2008; Song and Li 2009; Singhal et al. 2011).
The issue on preservation of cell viability and functional activity after involvement in cytomixis is the decisive question for the insight into the consequences of this phenomenon. If the microsporocytes involved in migration of nuclei continue their development and form microspores and eventually pollen, this allows for consideration of the possibility of change in the karyotype of these cells with the help of cytomixis. However, if these cells degrade as a result of partial loss of chromatin or acquisition of its additional portion, then cytomixis is unable to directly influence pollen formation. Theoretically, the migrated chromatin in a recipient cell can be either eliminated or integrated with the recipient nucleus via a direct fusion of two nuclei or in the metaphase via incorporation of migrated chromosomes into metaphase plate. However, any data available so far can convincingly prove neither elimination of migrated chromatin nor its integration with the nucleus of a recipient cell.
Despite a long-term history of the research into cytomixis, the key question associated with this process—what is the fate of the migrating chromatin—still remains unanswered. The cytological picture of this phenomenon as well as its response to the impacts of various external and internal factors and prevalence in various types of plant cells and different plant taxa has been studied in considerable detail. However, the result of such transfer of genetic material between cells is still vague. Currently, the opinions of researchers on this issue vary and only indirect data are available as confirmations. We believe that the nearest future will bring novel data obtained by state-of-the-art molecular and cytological methods that will help answer the question on the fate of migrating chromatin and the biological role of cytomixis.
The work was supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (Grant No. 11-04-01192-a) and "OPTEC" LLC.


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ART Santa Fe: From 1995 to 2014
Celebrating 14 years, July 10-13
Things changed pretty drastically around Guadalupe and Paseo de Peralta here in Santa Fe nearly 20 years ago, when, in 1995, SITE Santa Fe opened in an old adobe beer warehouse by the railroad tracks. There was no such thing as the "Railyard Arts District." The area was mostly populated by prairie dogs and old freight cars. Thanks to Laura Carpenter and others like her, a vision for Santa Fe as an international contemporary-art destination was reaching fruition.
Art fairs were a new idea, too, popping up here and there around the world. It's hard to believe, but back then people actually sold art out of their brick-and-mortar galleries, largely by sending slides and color photographs through the mail. Yep, snail mail. Still, as always seems to be the case, there were never enough sales, and creative people sought innovative ways to bring contemporary art to the public eye.
The Gramercy International Art Fair was held in 1994 in the Gramercy Hotel with four then-unknown New York dealers; since 1999 it's been called "The Armory Show" and reportedly sells art to the tune of millions of dollars to thousands of visitors from around the world. Carpenter's crowd thought, "Why not here in Santa Fe?" Thus, ART Santa Fe was born in 1995, held in the rooms of La Posada long before it was renovated into the luxury-spa property it is today. Santa Fe gallerist Charlotte Jackson participated and remembers it fondly as "fun and funky." Visiting gallery personnel spent the night in their rooms, awoke, made their beds and proceeded to show art everywhere they could without putting holes in the walls. It was oddly disconcerting to enter the small, dark rooms—strangers' bedrooms, as it were—to see art, but it was also exhilarating.
Fast forward nearly 20 years later to 2014, and ART Santa Fe is about to open the doors on its fourteenth event. Originally a biennial affair, it's gone to yearly—hence the seemingly random number of years. ART Santa Fe is now held in the Santa Fe Community Convention Center and, like many art fairs today, the ambience is somewhat sedate in comparison to earlier days—a reflection of money and success, perhaps? But there's always room at ART Santa Fe for the avant-garde, and this year it will be provided by Santa Fe's art collective Meow Wolf, a crew of up-and-comers, among others. Charlotte Jackson, the seasoned director of Art Santa Fe, admits to not having a clue as to what Meow Wolf will be doing to/with/in and around their booth. But this is an installation-savvy bunch, and there's no doubt it's going to be highly theatrical with a sort of Baroque Maximalism aesthetic. Love & Peace is also coming to Santa Fe via the Croatian-born artist Ana Tzarev, whose campaign has featured monumental fiberglass flowers in Beijing, Venice during the Biennale, Singapore and Manhattan.
Travel + Leisure called the three major art events occurring in mid-July—SITE Santa Fe's new biennial, the International Folk Art Market and ART Santa Fe—a perfect "Art Trifecta." Beginning with ART Santa Fe's Vernissage (an old term for the night before the opening of an art exposition, when painters were madly applying varnish to their canvases) on Thursday evening, July 10 ($100 and almost sold out: get your tickets from the Lensic), the trifecta continues for 10 days, offering a wide spectrum of art from around the world. Galleries will be exhibiting at Art Santa Fe fromTurkey, Japan and across the Americas. Tickets are just $10, and the event runs from 11am to 6pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Those of us who consider ourselves true art geeks won't miss ART Santa Fe Presents' keynote speaker on Saturday evening. James Meyer, the Associate Curator of Modern Art at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, will deliver a lecture titled "Children of the Sixties." Based on his forthcoming book, Return to the Sixties: On the Meaning of the Sixties in Art and Culture, this ought to be a fine review from the point of view of someone who not only was there, but actually remembers the whole thing.
Art Santa Fe, an International Contemporary Art Fair: July 10-13 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center


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Orrstown beats estimates by 15 cents; Penn National up in Q2
Two companies with Central Pennsylvania home bases announced their second-quarter earnings Wednesday and today.
Orrstown Financial Services Inc.
Orrstown Financial Services Inc. of Shippensburg beat analyst estimates by a large margin for the third quarter in a row with a net income for the second quarter of $2.9 million, or 35 cents per diluted share.
That was a big beat on the average analyst estimate of 20 cents, according to Yahoo Finance. In the two previous quarters, Orrstown beat estimates by 16 cents and 8 cents, respectively.
The net income, however, was down from $3.4 million — 42 cents per diluted share — in the second quarter of 2013. Company officials explained the 2013 second quarter was aided by a $1.4 million negative provision for loan losses that didn't exist in the most recent quarter.
"We are experiencing stronger loan demand throughout the region and are particularly pleased with the contributions from the team based in our newest facility in Lancaster County," Orrstown President and CEO Thomas R. Quinn Jr. said.
Orrstown has 22 banking facilities in Cumberland, Franklin, Lancaster and Perry counties in Pennsylvania and in Washington County in Maryland. It has nearly $1.2 billion in assets and trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ORRF.
Penn National Gaming Inc.
Penn National Gaming Inc., the Wyomissing-based company that operates Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, reported it had missed its earnings guidance for the second quarter in net revenue, but still improved on 2013's second quarter.
The company reported a $12.2 million loss in the second quarter of 2013, but had net income of $2.8 million, or 3 cents per diluted share, in 2014's second quarter.
While an improvement, the company's guidance was for $5.5 million in net revenue and 6 cents per diluted share. The average analyst estimate, according to Yahoo Finance, sat at 7 cents per diluted share.
However, after tax considerations, Penn National reported earnings of 5 cents per diluted share versus guidance of 4 cents.
The company plans to open a number of casinos in the coming months and years, according to its earnings report:
• Hollywood Gaming at Dayton (Ohio) Raceway: Aug. 28, with harness racing starting Oct. 3.
• Zia Park Casino (New Mexico): Aug. 28
• Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley (Ohio) Race Course: Undetermined date in September
• Plainridge Park Casino (Massachusetts): June 2015
• Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego (California): Mid-2016
• Live! Hotel and Casino New York: New project, with the state's gaming commission likely deciding on license awards later this year.
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U.S. soda sales decline worsened in 2013: Beverage Digest
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The decline in U.S. sales of carbonated soft drinks accelerated in 2013, according to a leading beverage industry newsletter.
Total sales volume fell 3 percent in 2013 to 8.9 billion cases, the ninth straight year of decline, according to Beverage Digest. That compares with declines of 1.2 percent in 2012 and 1 percent in 2011.
By company, Coca-Cola Co (KO.N: Quote) and Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc (DPS.N: Quote) each gained market share, according to Beverage Digest, while PepsiCo Inc's (PEP.N: Quote) lost market share.
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What do the new Tories stand for? As part of our series examining the people and policies that would come to power if David Cameron wins the next election, Andrew Sparrow summarises what we know so far about the Conservatives' plans for office, and links to the key speeches, articles and documents where these plans are explained. As the party's policies develop, the Guardian will update each of these pages.
In October 2007 David Cameron delivered a speech called Making British Poverty History attacking Labour's record on poverty and promising to end the "revolving door" of welfare.
He followed this up in April 2008 by publishing a document, Making British Poverty History, accusing the government of failing to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and claiming that Conservative policies already announced could make a difference by tackling problems such as educational failure and family breakdown.
In January 2008 Cameron published a 52-page green paper, Work for Welfare. It proposed "REAL welfare reform", involving "respect for those who cannot work, employment for those who can, more assessments for those claiming benefits and limits to benefit claims".
In May 2008 Chris Grayling, the shadow work and pensions secretary, unveiled plans to reform the unemployment benefit system, with limits on the amount of time people can spend at home on benefits and full-time community work programmes for those who spend a year out of work.
In July 2008 Grayling published a five-point plan, Uniting Britain's Divided Cities with ideas intended to promote employment in deprived areas of the inner cities.


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Raymond James Cuts Walgreen to 'Underperform'
Raymond James downgraded Walgreen (WAG ) to underperform from market perform.
Analyst John Ransom says results were in line with his and the consensus estimates. However, the results mark the second consecutive quarter of weak performance relative to expectations of Walgreen. While the discount retailer continues to outperform its peers, Ransom thinks valuation already reflects its bellwether status.
While Walgreen's business fundamentals justify the premium valuation relative to peers, Ransom says he thinks it should eventually move much closer to the market multiple, given the industry's declining fundamentals, and the limited likelihood that Walgreen will be able to sustain its annual earnings per share growth of more than 15% going forward.


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Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CDT)
Event Details
This will be an introductory class on Locksport giving you an overview
of common types of locks and then focusing on pin tumbler locks
targeted towards locksport and home ownership.
Pin tumbler are most of the locks you encounter in daily life. I'll cover how they work, what their weaknesses and strengths in security are, how to make some basic lock picks and how to open pin tumbler locks with lock picks.
I'll also touch briefly on some practicalities of home security
related to door locks.
We'll provide supplies for you to make your own picks, practice on a few locks, and with luck send you home with a practice lock and some tools.
No, I won't demonstrate or teach you how to open -insert noun here-
and you won't leave the class able to open any door in 10 seconds like
they do on TV, this is not B&E 101. We are teaching how some nifty little three dimensional puzzles work and that security through obscurity does not equal true security.
Participants are asked to bring any locksport related tools and picks they may have to discuss, and any padlocks or door locks (not the entire door please) that they want to practice on or learn more about. Useful tools for making picks include small metal files, fine grit and finer metal sandpaper, dremel tools, pliers, and small vices. We'll provide as many as we can, so don't worry if you don't have any of that.
Please note, lock picking can cause damage to locks resulting in interoperability. Never pick a lock you don't own, that is in use, or you aren't ok in destroying. This class is about understanding things around us, not disrespecting the rights or property of others. We are not lawyers, and we are certainly not responsible for any tools you may have or your actions, but would remind you to check your local laws regarding locksport devices as there can be a risk in carrying these, sometimes, and in some places. (like florida, or in the commission of another crime)
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The type of holster made for this is called an SOB, or small-of-back holster. Of all the places to carry one around the waist, this is the one I least recommend for a few reasons:
It is not possible for the wearer to see the holster, thus making it difficult to ensure concealment.
It is the position in which the pistol is most vulnerable to and difficult to defend against a hostile gun grab.
It is worthless for driving, and only slightly less than worthless while sitting.
It places the handgun next to the spine, a bad place to have it in the event of a fall or impact.


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Yet many people do not realise that the values western democracies are built on originate in the life and teaching of Jesus.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Texas Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton left Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels due to sinus issues. He did not take the field in the fourth inning and was replaced by Leonys Martin.
Hamilton, who had walked and grounded out against Angels pitcher Jered Weaver, was being evaluated in the clubhouse.
Rangers manager Ron Washington did not know how long Hamilton would be out of the lineup.
"We'll wait and see how he is Wednesday," Washington said. "He told me he was having vision troubles, a sinus infection."
Hamilton, hitting .287 with 42 home runs and 123 RBIs, left the ballpark by the time reporters were let into the clubhouse following the Rangers' 11-3 loss to the Angels.


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Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out hotel in Klosters-Serneus is within a 10-minute walk of Madrisa Land and Klosters-Madrisa Gondola and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and skiing lessons. Klosters-Gotschnagrat Gondola and Klosters Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Ski into Sunstar Boutique Hotel Albeina Klosters, where you can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge, eat a meal at the restaurant, and enjoy comforts including an indoor pool and a steam room.
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After a day on the snow, enjoy a swim in the indoor swimming pool or use the hotel's other facilities, which include a steam room. Getting to the slopes is a breeze with this mountain hotel's complimentary ski shuttle. Sunstar Boutique Hotel Albeina Klosters helps provide the perfect ski vacation with ski storage and ski passes. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.
The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Sunstar Boutique Hotel Albeina Klosters has designated areas for smoking.
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- Multilingual staff
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- Elevator/lift
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- Coffee/tea in common areas
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- Indoor pool
- Steam room
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- Total number of rooms - 59
- Number of floors - 4
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Garden
- One meeting room
- Terrace
- Restaurant
- Conference space size (meters) - 15
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- Ski passes available
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- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Playground on site
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
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- Separate sitting area
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free toiletries
- Turndown service
- Free bottled water
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
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A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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Recreational amenities at the hotel include ski-in/ski-out access, an indoor pool, and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Sailing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Snowshoeing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
- Ski lessons available nearby
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- Golf lessons available nearby
- Playground on site
- Sledding nearby
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Spa Services
- Massages
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
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Check-out time is 11 AM
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 70.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per night
- Dogs and cats only
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No cribs (infant beds) available
Guests must contact this hotel in advance to reserve a rollaway bed. Contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.50 per person, per night for adults; CHF 2.25 per night for guests aged 6-11 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.
Optional extras
- Self parking fee: CHF 15 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per night
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
Hotel Name
- Albeina
- Albeina Sunstar
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This property offers transfers from the train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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text: Apparently whatever prescription medications Lindsay Lohan loves taking are really messing with her memory. She is convinced that she was not driving her Porsche when it ran into the back end of a semi-truck despite the fact that numerous people saw her driving, including the people she was working for at the time who were right behind her. According to TMZ, Lindsay also blames all of her troubles on the police. You know, because they made her lie about who was driving her car. The blaming others thing is normal behavior for her, but I don't understand why she is still saying she was not driving. When she goes in front of the judge, I would love her to try and say that and see what happens though.


text: Over the past several months, rumors of Jony Ive's influence on iOS 7 as part of his new role overseeing user interface design in addition to hardware have surfaced, indicating that Ive is pushing to adopt a "flatter" design that will modernize the look of iOS. In a lengthy report, Bloomberg now notes that this major effort to remake iOS puts Apple at risk of delaying the launch of iOS 7. While a public launch is said to currently remain on schedule for "as soon as September", Apple's internal deadlines have been pushed back as Apple's software teams race to complete their work and ready a preview for next month's Worldwide Developers Conference. The report also corroborates previous claims from Daring Fireball's John Gruber regarding engineers being pulled from OS X projects to bolster the iOS 7 effort, as well as his claim that the software changes in iOS 7 are significant enough that testers are using devices with special films over the screens to make it more difficult for those around them to see their displays. Sources indicate to Bloomberg that Apple may ultimately have to push back to a later iOS version some of Ive's desired changes such as a complete remake of the iOS email app in order to have iOS 7 ready on time, and that Ive is also exploring some future concepts such as gesture controls that do not require touching the device's display. Finally, the report briefly describes a March town hall meeting at Apple in which Jony Ive uncharacteristically took the lead to preside over a two-hour presentation about the changes that are underway. As previously noted, Ive is also sitting in on Apple's software design meetings, reportedly offering his input without forcing his ideas, and also giving software teams greater access to his hardware plans in order to increase collaboration. Article Link: Apple Risking iOS 7 Delays With Jony Ive's Design Overhaul


text: Emmerdale spoilers: Cain punches Cameron - pics and preview Actor Dominic Power reveals all about next week's dramatic events Comments Written By David Brown 12:01 AM, 06 November 2012 Ever since his affair with Chas became public knowledge, Cameron has had the mark of Cain upon him. Now, Cain isn't a man renowned for letting matters drop, so is Cameron a worried man? "He's not necessarily scared of Cain," says Dominic Power, who plays Cameron, "but just wants whatever it is he's going to do to be over and done with. At the moment, he's not sleeping and he's drinking too much coffee and whiskey. He's a shadow of his former self." Next week, the ante is upped after Debbie makes a prison visit and learns that Chas and Cameron were planning on leaving together. The fact that Cameron loves Chas and not her comes as quite a surprise: "He's loyal to Chas," Power admits. "They've all they've got for each other now. She has to get out of prison as far as he's concerned. If he puts himself in the frame, then he is up for murder, which will mean a life sentence for Cameron. Chas could get away with self defence and get off – that's what he's hoping for." In the short term though, Cameron must deal with a reprisal from Cain, who goes from homicidal stares to throwing punches. After falling to the ground, Cain drags Cameron to the garage and is unnerved by the man's calmness as he looms over him. So why does Cameron refuse to beg for mercy? "Well, he just wants it over and done with. He knows there's going to be a comeuppance and it's just a matter of when. He'd rather it were sooner rather than later, so he can move on and have one less thing to worry about." But will Cain honour his promise to Debbie that he won't hurt Cameron? Find out in next week's episodes of Emmerdale. Like this? Share it. Facebook Twitter Google Tumblr Pinterest Blogger Reddit VKontakt Print Email


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People in El Paso County rally to voice opinions about Sheriff Maketa
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. - Emotions were high in front of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Thursday (6/12/14).
Two rallies were held -- One in support of, and the other against, Sheriff Terry Maketa. The supporters outnumbered the protesters.
"Honestly, there is too much surrounding Mr. Maketa, personally, for him to actually perform his job successfully," Rebecca Duran said.
Duran organized the protest and told KRDO NewsChannel 13 she hoped protesters could urge Maketa to resign.
"It's just disgusting," she said. "There are charges of ethics violations. There's EEOC complaints, there's discrimination, there's a hostile work environment, and for Mr. Maketa to say, 'Everything is fine, everything is being done, everything is going just as it should be,' it makes me feel like he feels the general public is unintelligent and doesn't realize what is happening behind the scenes."
On the other side, there were people who defended the embattled sheriff.
"Wait until the investigation is complete before you make your decision about Sheriff Maketa. He is an innocent man," said Anne Marie Gary. "Everyone has made mistakes. No one is perfect in this world and I would not want to be the person to cast that stone."
Gray said that while Maketa may have admitted to some wrongdoing, none of it was criminal.
Maketas' wife, Vicki, was at the protest supporting her husband. KRDO NewsChannel 13 spoke to her off camera and she said she was frustrated that the media hasn't reported the other side. She declined an on-camera interview.
Gray said she hoped more people would step forward in support of Maketa.
"He is well-loved in this community," she said. "I truly believe people are afraid to speak up. I don't want people to be afraid to speak up for Terry. He has stood up for our rights for three terms, and it's our turn to stand up for him."
Duran said she also hoped to garner more support in asking Maketa to resign. She said she was most concerned about the allegations of a hostile work environment.
"This takes away from the real job and real duties they're supposed to be doing," she said. "Especially when you have so many good, talented employees quit over and over again, that speaks to there's something going on."
Maketa is accused of having inappropriate relationships with three Sheriff's Office employees, misusing taxpayer dollars and creating a hostile work environment. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners delivered a unanimous vote of no confidence in Maketa two weeks ago and asked him to resign immediately. Maketa has said numerous times that he plans to finish out his term.


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Company Law Board] may, either of its own motion or on the application of any director of the company, or of any member of the company who would be entitled to vote at the meeting,--
order a meeting of the company to be called, held and conducted in such manner as the
Company Law Board] thinks fit; and
give such ancillary or consequential directions as the
Company Law Board] thinks expedient, including directions modifying or supplementing in relation to the calling, holding and conducting of the meeting, the operation of the provisions of this Act and of the company' s articles. Explanation.- The directions that may be given under this sub- section may include a direction that one member of the company present in person or by proxy shall be deemed to constitute a meeting.
Any meeting called, held and conducted in accordance with any such order shall, for all purposes, be deemed to be a meeting of the company duly called, held and conducted.


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SOCIAL the Lifestyle Magazine is a luxury lifestyle brand that covers fashion, beauty, travel, technology, dining, leisure, celebrities and culture. Launched in 2012, SOCIAL is both an online publication (SociaLifestyleMag.com) and in print. (New York, Los Angeles, Columbus, Dubai)
Since SOCIAL has a fairly small editorial staff, our interns the opportunity to become an integral member of our team. An ideal intern is independent, ambitious and in-the-know when it comes to luxury lifestyle trends.
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Look at our party leaders in the UK. David Cameron: tall, handsome in a public schoolboyish sort of way; Nick Clegg: a slightly less-foppish duplicate; Ed Miliband: beanpolish and geeky, but fit and energetic. In 24-hour TV news Britain, politics is no longer showbusiness for ugly people – not in its topmost echelons, at least. Our leaders must be seen jogging, cycling, skiing.
Now cast an eye some 1500 miles south-east of Westminster to Athens, to the first floor of the white palace of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There, behind a wide mahogany desk, sits Evangelos Venizelos, the deputy prime minister who, when finance minister in his previous job, negotiated and pushed through some of the toughest austerity measures ever imposed upon a nation in peacetime. Like Messrs Cameron and Clegg, the Greek deputy prime minister, foreign minister and leader of the once-great socialist Pasok party, is a tall man. But, to the extent of few in Westminster, he is also overweight in body and somewhat fearsome in face. Bluntly, unlike the ancient grandees hanging on the high walls of his beige office, he is no oil painting.
Neither is he much of a soundbite artist. As Nick Malkoutzis, deputy editor of the Greek newspaper Kathimerini's English edition puts it, he is "long-winded and grand", a legacy of his many years in academia, where he was a professor of constitutional law.
In short, Mr Venizelos, at 56, is quite the opposite of a British political leader. Which is why, perhaps, despite being a hugely intelligent political animal, he accepted the strychnine-laced chalice of the post of finance minister in 2011. As he would have known full well, the job meant negotiating with the European Union, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank over Greece's deeply unpopular second monster bailout, with all the brutal austerity measures that incurred.
There can be few ambitious party high-ups in the UK who would have so willingly taken such a politically suicidal step.
Like all the senior politicians associated with the bailout, Mr Venizelos' personal poll ratings are poor, and Pasok was drubbed in the elections.
He decided to join the coalition government after the other leftist party quit due to conservative prime minister Antonis Samaras' switching off the state national broadcaster earlier this year.
His critics saw his move back into government during the broadcaster crisis as typically sly and opportunistic. But, his camp argues, had he not intervened, the government would have fallen and the Troika would have scrapped the bailout he had so painstakingly negotiated.
His aides say Westminster and the City never quite grasped how close Greece came to such chaos at the time.
Given all this, I expect Mr Venizelos to be gruff, standoffish. But he is not. In fact, he is, in his broken English, quite charming in the way he gets up to greet me, offering tea and coffee and a seat on the sofa rather than the table and chairs I'd headed for. He has a ready smile, too, in between those rhetorical monologues.
Perhaps that's because, unusually, the eurozone is off on its August holidays with no major disasters circling.
Tentatively, very tentatively, some economists are even saying Greece could be moving out of its depression phase. GDP is expected to shrink a "mere" 4.5 per cent this year and grow 0.6 per cent next. Tourism receipts are strong this summer, with knock-on benefits for other industries such as food and agriculture. I wonder if Mr Venizelos feels he took all the bullets in this battle during the tough months of 2011 and early 2012 when he was the finance minister, only for the current incumbent, Yannis Stournaras, to claim the victory.
Mr Stournaras had, on the day of my interview with Mr Venizelos, given an interview with Reuters, talking confidently about avoiding the forecast budget gap in 2015 due to improved tourism takings.
Mr Venizelos admits "My personal [political] life this last three years [has been] absolutely difficult. It's very difficult to be a politician in Greece during the crisis... But faced with a sad situation the answer is always a historical one, not personal. We [politicians] are absolutely obliged to accept some historical duties, to play our historical role."
When asked how long the current crisis still has to run, he says: "The official answer is that we have before us less than one third of the crisis... We have behind us more than two thirds."
And the unofficial answer?
"The real answer is that we need constructive cooperation with our institutional partners... to reconstruct, to re-establish the real economy. We need more GDP."
This, he says, is the critical point. Greece has taken immense pain in reducing the state payroll – cutting jobs and slashing pensions. It has hiked up taxes and withdrawn public services, as it has been asked to do. Public spending, he says, is now running at about 35 per cent of GDP on an underlying basis, nearly a full 10 percentage points less than in the UK.
But now, with youth unemployment near 60 per cent, enough is surely enough, he argues. What the country needs is help in growing its real economy, not more fiscal cuts.
"And also we need a new wave of foreign direct investments in Greece, in order to produce a new momentum."
Without such growth, social problems will surely worsen. Athens already feels like a city on the edge: you see armed police with riot shields loitering on some street corners.
The far-right Golden Dawn party thrives. Like all mainstream politicians, Mr Venizelos is deeply concerned at this rise of the extremists. He blames the economic crisis: "It's a cut of revenues, a cut of hopes... This is the problem."
Some commentators say the failure of moderate, traditional big parties like his own Pasok to appeal to disenfranchised youth is also to blame.
Mr Venizelos agrees "the old ruling parties" are responsible for the rise of Golden Dawn up to a point: "But," he says, "we have also a kind of national responsibility, of social responsibility. We must talk about the responsibility of civil society, the responsibility of justice, the responsibility of our private sector, the responsibility of our local administration. It's a kind of... disparate responsibility."
Meanwhile, he seems to be making a genuine effort to win back support for Pasok from the splintered groups on the left to rebuild a mainstream socialist block. And he has hired a new, young team of policy advisers in their 30s and 40s to give him a better feel for the disenfranchised young electorate. As he sees it, a strong Pasok could counter the extremists of right and left.
Many commentators in northern Europe think that the poverty and resulting growth of political extremism in Greece would never have happened had it not joined the euro.
Greece, with the help of Goldman Sachs, massaged its economic figures to make its economy look less disastrous than it was in order to be allowed into the club in the first place, they say.
Mr Venizelos acknowledges Greece used "different financial and fiscal methods in order to present a better fiscal face" but says that was "a common European practice", even in the UK.
As for those in Britain saying Greece would be better off out of the euro so it could devalue its currency, he is scornful: "The cost of a Greek exit from the eurozone is high, very high."
He says the currency would devalue more than 80 per cent, with awful ramifications for the quality of life in Greece. "This is a very good exercise for a theoretical laboratory, but not for a real economy, a real society, a real political and social life."
Greece is already going through the most extreme economic experiment imaginable. The journalist Mr Malkoutzis says what its people need is some real form of hope that their lot will improve.
While he's assembling the right team in his party, it's far from clear if Mr Venizelos is the man to sell such a message to the people. Not because of the way he looks or talks: slicker types like Messrs Cameron, Clegg or Miliband could not succeed either.
He will struggle because, in reality, only one politician can give the Greek people real hope: a leader with the power to soften its crippling bailout terms and give it breathing space to nurture real economic growth.
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Ridge venting vs turtle vents in snow conditions
OK so why do I get so many different opinions on this subject from roofing contractors what is the best option? I have good soffit vents and turtles but I want to go ridge and also add side wall gable vents. Snow covering both types of roof vents is the consideration. Thank for the help.
The reason you get so many different opinions is because both ridge & turtle vents work when properly installed.
I lean toward ridge vents myself because I see them as being aesthetically the better choice.
Far as gable vents go, your going to find mixed opinions there as well.
I always recommend not using them in cases where proper intake, unobstructed air flow and exhaust is/can be achieved with out them.
Ridge, turtle, power, gable, and soffit vents all work well together, and in the case of heavy snow covering some of these vents, are preferable. Depends on the situation.
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If you are planning on attending college, online or on-campus, these days a personal computer is a necessity. Students in almost all disciplines are required to use computers not only to access information via the Internet, but also to send and receive emails, write reports, create diagrams or spreadsheets and/or access relevant texts or class materials. And owning a laptop can prove to be quite beneficial. Particularly, in the case of online classes, many students prefer to make their learning even more mobile. With a laptop, you can earn your online degree from a café, library, mall, or virtually any other location where you have access to Wi-Fi.
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As discussed above, a computer, whether it is a laptop or a PC, is virtually as fundamental as a notebook and pen in your stock of "school supplies." Many schools are reverting to the use of online course materials and eBooks. Accessing class Websites to for syllabi and assignments, email communication with professors and peers and Internet research are becoming essential for classroom success. And top students are found to often take notes during class directly on a laptop or tablet.
Also, most jobs, once you graduate will require at least some level of computer savvy. At the most basic level, your job will require basic data entry into a computer, while many jobs will require you to access a computer to produce reports, send communications or even operate machinery. Thus, the more familiar you are with the use of computers, the more prepared you will be for life, after you earn your degree.
Keeping all of this in mind, some schools are actually requiring that students own or have access to a laptop prior to enrollment in a degree or certificate program.
Currently only about a dozen on-campus and online schools provide free laptop computers to students. But, this number is growing. Some of the online colleges and universities, such as Stevens-Henager College, that provide students with free laptops actually give students ownership of the laptops, while other schools, including Wake Forest University and Villanova University, lend students the laptops to use while they are enrolled. Either way, students have a laptop to use for coursework, free of cost.
Some other colleges that provide students with laptops include:
Online education institutions recognize that whether you are pursuing an associates, bachelors, master or PhD, in order to earn your degree online, a computer is essential. And since some of the primary purposes of online schooling are convenience and flexibility, access to a laptop, as compared to a PC, is ideal. These schools also understand that the cost of a big budget item like a laptop can seem daunting to many aspiring students. Thus, by providing you with a free laptop, online schools aim to overcome this obstacle to student enrollment. They also recognize that a student with a laptop is more likely to succeed, as they can attend class, study and do homework more easily from wherever they may be.
Generally schools that provide laptops to their students do so on the day the student officially becomes enrolled in online courses at their institution.
Even though these schools give you a free laptop, typically, during the course of your enrollment, the laptop remains the property of the online college or university. Most colleges allow you to keep your laptop upon successful graduation from the program in which you enrolled. However, if you drop out or leave the college prior to graduation, you will most likely be required to return the laptop.
A majority of colleges require you to maintain the laptop at your own expense. But, some colleges, such as Wake Forest and Villanova, provide bachelors degree students with upgraded laptops upon successful completion of their sophomore year.
If the laptop you are given is lost or stolen, generally you will be required to pay for it at a reduced rate. Also, your college may require that you file a report with the police. After the police report is filed, the school may allow you to purchase a new laptop from them at a reduced rate.
They say, "there is no such thing as a free lunch," and for the most part, you can argue that "there is no such thing as a free laptop." Typically schools, in order to recoup the costs of free laptops, either include the cost in the form of elevated tuition fees or as part of a technology fee they charge students.
Thus, do not simply choose a school because it appears to offer a free laptop. Consider the overall cost of education at that school verses the cost of education at others schools you are considering, including tuition, books, materials and a laptop.
As an alternative to offering students a free laptop upon enrollment, some schools lease students laptops for a minimal amount, or provide students with opportunities to purchase their own laptops at subsidized or discounted prices. Currently, the largest online colleges, including University of Phoenix and Kaplan University do not offer their students free laptop computers. However, these schools do, for the most part, offer deep discounts on name brand laptops and necessary software through student programs. The benefit of such programs is that students have the ability to choose the type of laptop they prefer, whether it be an HP, Dell, Sony, Lenovo, Mac or other brand.
Also, some schools, such as Bethel University in Tennessee, in lieu of offering free laptops offer their students free iPads or other tablets upon enrollment. A tablet can virtually serve the same function as a laptop for purposes of online education and is even more portable. Other schools that offer students free iPads include:
Although the idea of receiving a free laptop from the online school you attend sounds appealing, in many cases you may find that purchasing your own laptop and then attending an institution that does not provide a laptop may be cheaper. Also, currently, a majority of online colleges do not provide students with laptops. And most online students will have to purchase their own laptop for college.
Thus, we have put together this short guide to help find and purchase the cheapest and best laptop for your educational purposes.
The first step in purchasing a budget laptop is determining why you want/need the computer. What do you intend to use the laptop for? Will you use it only for attending online classes and doing homework? Or will you use it for things such as email, Internet surfing, gaming, live streaming, etc.
You will need to make sure that the computer you purchase has the capability to support all of your intended uses. The computer must be fast enough and have enough memory to support any programs you may want to run. And, for example, if you want to use the computer for gaming or video streaming, you will need a computer with a good graphics card.
Some of the factors you should consider when purchasing a laptop include:
Most laptops have a standard-issue drive with 100 to 500 gigabytes of space for storing files. This is typically sufficient for storing thousands of songs and pictures or dozens of movies. If you need extra memory, for example if you are a photographer who needs to maintain a significant number of large, uncompressed media files, you can purchase a light, portable external hard drive with plenty of extra capacity.
There is a newer, faster kind of hard drive called the solid state drive (SSD) available, however, if you are looking for a budget computer, the cost of an SSD is not worth it.
You can read more about hard disk drives and solid state drives on PCMag.
While working towards your online degree, you will use a computer to complete assignments, download course materials and work on other tasks. Thus, you will be expected to have access to and use certain hardware and software as determined by the school.
Online schools generally specify the minimum computing requirements necessary on their websites. But, these requirements are fast changing, so you will need to make sure you access the most current requirements prior to purchasing your laptop.
An example of typical computer requirements can be found on the University of Phoenix website:
You are required to have use of a computer system with the following specifications and components:
You are required to have use of the following operating systems and applications:
But, remember, although a laptop is a significant out of pocket expense, it is a one time expense and should last you through the course of your online degree program. A few years ago, a budget laptop easily ranged over $1,000. But, now, you can get laptops for as little as $200-$400, and generally only premium laptops cost above $1,000. In fact, the new Google Chromebook by Samsung sells for around $250. But, the smaller, cheaper laptops have their limitations. Generally speaking, a mainstream slim laptop that will have the essential components you need should cost you close to $700.
Many computer manufacturers, including Dell, HP and Apple, provide student discounts if you buy directly from them and can show proof of being a registered student. Dell and HP discounts, which can be found via Dell University and HP Academy, vary. On the other hand, Apple's "education pricing" is a fixed 10% discount for all college students.
If you are currently working, your company may also have a tie up with various technology companies for discounted pricing. You should inquire with your company for further information.
Refurbished or reconditioned laptops are often sold at nearly 25% off the original retail price. A refurbished laptop is one that has either been returned to the retailer or manufacturer for a refund by a customer or that has just come off a lease. It is not necessary that the computer be defective, it may simply not have met a customer's expectations. Regardless, before a laptop marked "refurbished" is resold, any defective components are repaired or replaced. The computer is then carefully examined to make sure it is in full working condition. It is then marked as refurbished or reconditioned, prior to being resold.
A refurbished laptop can be a great bargain, but you need to make sure that it is not too old and its specifications are not outdated.
Some reliable sites that sell refurbished laptops include:
When you purchase a laptop, you should be aware, the expense generally does not stop with the cost of the laptop. You may need to purchase peripherals such as a laptop bag/sleeve, headset, printer or particular software. These items can add up to several hundred dollars in additional costs. So be sure to factor for these items in your budget.
You also should consider purchasing a laptop warranty or insurance if you choose to buy a new, or even refurbished, machine. But, be sure to read the fine print prior to purchasing laptop insurance. The manufacturers warranty generally will already cover the first year of ownership for any manufacturers defects or system malfunctions such as the if the screen or camera stop functioning or if there is a motherboard or CPU issue. So if the insurance you are purchasing only covers the same, it is not worth it. In fact, if you purchase your laptop using certain credit cards, the credit card company will typically match the length of any manufacturers warranty, up to one year.
But, these days, you can often purchase insurance that covers the cost of battery replacement and even accidental damage. This type of insurance can be well worth the cost. Laptop batteries alone can cost anywhere from $15 – $200, and generally need to be replaced every 2-3 years. And, for example, Best Buy accident insurance covers not only battery replacement, but also covers your laptop if you spill water on it or drop it. For the rough and tough use most laptops go through, this type of insurance can be a lifesaver. Browse through this Notebook Warranty Guide for a more thorough discussion of the pros and cons of purchasing a warranty and what to look for in a warranty.
According to a new study by Decide.com, one of the best times to purchase a new laptop is late June through early July. This is a time when manufacturers release new products and discount older ones.
If you are forward thinking and do not need to purchase a laptop right away, another ideal time to purchase laptops is Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Many retailers offer discounted laptops. You can get a preview of what discounts to expect through certain Websites that display Black Friday ads well in advance.
Many stores also offer back-to-school discounts and incentives in the later summer, early fall. For example, The Apple Store typically offers students a discounted printer and an iPod with the purchase of any laptop prior to the start of the new school year.
Also, you can use to sites like Decide.com to see if the price for the laptop of your choice is projected to drop soon.
On the software front, there is the debate of whether to opt for a computer that runs on the Windows operating system, or one that runs on the Mac OS. If your budget is under $1,000 for a new laptop, then the question of Mac vs. PC is already answered for you. You will need to purchase a PC because brand new Macs generally start at the $1,000 price point. However, if you are willing to spend a bit more, you may want to consider purchasing a Mac.
Many users find the Mac experience to be more user friendly and overall more stable and predictable. Also, when it comes time to upgrade, Macs have a much higher resale value. However, Windows users appreciate the fact that their operating system allows for extreme tweaking and personalization and they have a much larger available software library, especially when it comes to free software and games.
The choice really comes down to what you prefer, and what you can afford. Note, however, if you are considering purchasing a Mac, be sure to inquire of your school whether all necessary software will be Mac compatible or whether you will need a PC.
Once you have decided on a laptop, or narrowed your choice down to one of a handful of laptop options, be sure to read expert and consumer reviews. It is important to know how others rate their experience with the machine you are considering purchasing. By reading reviews, you will also learn about and bugs in the system or functionality that is lacking that you may not have been aware of.
Some review sites that you may find useful include:
But, in general if you type in the exact name of the laptop and model number into a search engine, you should be able to find several reviews.
Also, as you narrow down your search, you can compare different laptops and the specifications on site like Versus.com.
Once you have decided on which budget laptop to purchase, the final step is deciding where to buy the laptop, i.e. where you can get the best deal. In today's day and age, you no longer are limited to brick and mortar stores. There are many reliable online retailers to choose from as well. If you are purchasing from a reputed online retailer, you typically do not have to worry about the security issues of entering your credit card number or other such information over the Internet. Their sites are relatively secure.
If you know exactly which laptop you want to purchase, consider using a comparison shopping site such as NexTag or Bizrate to find the cheapest deal.
If you are not so sure of which computer you are interested in, and your main criteria is just getting the most inexpensive machine, try looking at BensBargains a site that summarizes all of the latest laptop bargains.
If you want to look at different laptops in person, in terms of brick and mortar retailers, ones to consider include Best Buy, Costco, Staples, Office Depot and The Apple Store. Best Buy has some of the best insurance options, as mentioned above, and price match policies. It even matches some online retailer prices.
In terms of online retailers, the most popular is Amazon. Amazon offers some of the best prices around and charges no sales tax.
Ebay also charges no sales tax, but, you may find yourself having to wait and bid on laptops to get the best prices. Also, if you buy on Ebay, make sure the seller has a high rating, in order to avoid scams.
Other sites that you may consider include:
If you feel that a new laptop is out of your range and would rather opt for a used machine, you can check Craigslist. But, beware that such laptops generally are sold "as is" and can have many hidden issues. A common issue is a weak battery. In contrast to refurbished laptops, used or second hand laptops have not been thoroughly checked for faults and neither have their defects been repaired prior to their resale. But, that said, you can often find a good deal on Craigslist if you know what you are looking for. If you have a friend who is computer savvy, take them along with you when you meet the seller and try the machine out before purchasing.


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