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Bill Rowe <readnews at sbcglobal.net> writes:
> On 4/10/10 at 6:52 AM, petsie at dordos.net (Peter Pein) wrote:
>>while experimenting further with Root[1 + t*#1 + #1^6 &, k], k=1..6,
>>k element N
>>I met the following issue:
>>1.) I want to know for which values of t>0 the Roots are
>>In[4]:= (NMinimize[{t, Im[#1] == 0 && Im[t] == 0}, t] & ) /@
>>Table[Root[1 + t*#1 + #1^6 & , k], {k, 6}]
> <error messages snipped>
> I really don't understand why you would attempt to determine the
> answer using NMinimize. It seems to me the first step is a
> simple plot of the roots as a function of t. That is
> In[18]:= r = Table[Root[1 + t*#1 + #1^6 &, k], {k, 6}];
> In[19]:= Plot[r, {t, 0, 10}]
> The resulting plot indicates half the roots are increasing with
> increasing t and the other half are decreasing with increasing
> t. This alone means there will be problems with using NMinimize
> to get the answer.
I don't understand why this is the case.
> Looking at the first root object I will use Maximize since the
> plot indicates this root is decreasing with increasing t
> In[20]:= sol = Maximize[{r[[1]], t > 0}, t]
> Out[20]= {-Root[5 #1^6-1&,2],{t->Root[3125 #1^6-46656&,2]}}
> In[21]:= sol[[1]] // N
> Out[21]= -0.764724
> In[22]:= N[t /. sol[[2]]]
> Out[22]= 1.56919
> So, it would seem the roots are all real for any t greater than 1.56919
Working with Root objects in this way is problematic, since the k'th
root is not guaranteed to be continuous with small changes in t.
Anyway, the roots aren't all real for any choice of t.
If y = x^6 + t*x + 1, then D[y,x] == 6x^5 + t and D[y,x,x] == 30x^4.
Since D[y,x,x] is non-negative, D[y,x] will be monotonically increasing.
Since D[y,x] always has exactly one real zero, y will have exactly one
minimum. It can therefore have zero, one, or two real roots.
In[1]:= y=x^6+t*x+1
Out[1]= 1 + t x + x
We can find the minimum by solving for the location where the derivative
is zero.
In[2]:= Reduce[D[y,x]==0,x,Reals]
Out[2]= x == Root[t + 6 #1 & , 1]
We can find the critical values for t for which the minimum occurs at y==0.
In[3]:= Reduce[(y/.Rule@@%)==0,t]
-6 6
Out[3]= t == ---- || t == ----
5/6 5/6
5 5
In[4]:= N[%]
Out[4]= t == -1.56919 || t == 1.56919
So at these two values of t, y will have just one real root. In between
them there will be no real roots (e.g. t==0 => y==x^6+1 has no real
roots) and outside these two values of t there will be two real roots.
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Wayne Rooney's "goalden" streak continued as Manchester United took an iron grip on the title race with a 1-0 victory at Fulham.
But beaten Fulham boss Martin Jol believes Rooney's strike partner Robin Van Persie has already guaranteed the crown will go back to Old Trafford.
Rooney made it five in four starts with the late winner at Craven Cottage and Jol said: "He's always been a problem for us and last week at Old Trafford he was unbelievable.
"We thought we'd kept him quiet but he can always score a goal out of nothing. Rooney causes you problems because he is playing behind your midfield in that hole and he's very clever.
"But Van Persie, he is the main man. He's the one who sets them up with the little flicks and combinations.
"He will be the top scorer in the Premier League again, as he was last year. He scores a lot of goals.
"I think Van Persie is like Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Wherever Zlatan goes, they will be champions.
"Zlatan has won the title in six of the last seven years, in Italy and Spain and probably in France this season.
"Van Persie has that quality as well. If the rest are useless, he will not win you the title. But United are very good - plus they've got Van Persie.
"They are so mobile and so quick and they have all the quality. Sometimes, when they go all out, they don't have a lot defensively.
"But I think the strikers, especially Van Persie, and the option they have will make the difference to win the title. They not only have the best team but the best squad as well."
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, mindful of the way his team threw away an eight point lead in the final six games of last season, is refusing to allow thoughts of Manchester City to enter the minds of his players.
Fergie said: "To be honest, if we can just concentrate on ourselves, rather than worrying about anybody else, we're better off doing that.
"Every game is three points. It doesn't matter if it's top, middle or bottom. If we can take and keep that attitude we'll be all right."
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The federal government should establish a definitive plan to relax the foreign investment rules for large telecom companies over a three to five year period to create a level playing field, says the head of one of Canada's biggest industry players.
Darren Entwistle, president and chief executive officer of Telus Corp., argues the current two-tiered system gives "opportunistic" foreign investors an unfair advantage over domestic companies that are bearing most of the burden of upgrading Canada's broadband infrastructure.
Last year, Ottawa introduced new measures that allow for 100-per-cent foreign ownership of Canadian telcos with a market share of 10 per cent or less. Incumbents, though, still face restrictions that prohibit non-Canadians from owning more than 33.3 per cent of their voting shares.
"We believe in market liberalization. We don't think that there should be any artificial regulation or fettered access to international capital markets. We want to enjoy that on a fluid basis," said Mr. Entwistle.
He added: "We are not in favour of a tilted playing field where one segment of the market, according to certain terms and conditions, gets liberalized when another segment of the market does not. We don't think that that's fair."
The liberalization of some foreign-investment rules chafes because smaller carriers have also secured exclusive access to the wireless spectrum during the last government auction, and are poised to benefit from rules that will limit the amount of prime spectrum incumbents can purchase in the upcoming 700 megahertz auction.
At least one of those new entrants, Wind Mobile, is in the process of being formally acquired by its foreign parent VimpelCom Ltd., an Amsterdam-based carrier that dwarfs companies like Telus, Rogers Communications Inc. and BCE Inc.
Mr. Entwistle contends that large telcos have "earned the right" to enjoy a level playing field after investing billions to upgrade broadband networks across Canada. Telus, alone, has invested $30-billion in infrastructure since 2000.
"One thing I could say with confidence, I do think the telecommunications industry will get fully liberalized. It is not a question of if, but rather when," he said.
As a result, Ottawa should establish a comprehensive plan, including clear milestones, to relax the remaining foreign investment restrictions over a three- to five-year period, he said.
Rogers and BCE also contend the same foreign investment rules should apply to all players. "For there to be real symmetry in communications foreign ownership rules, the Broadcasting Act would have to be considered as well," said BCE spokesman Mark Langton.
Most telecom providers are also subject to the foreign ownership restrictions in the Broadcasting Act because they sell television services, such as cable, satellite or IPTV, while many also own broadcasting assets.
Still, two blue-ribbon panels since 2006 have recommended that Ottawa pursue a "broader liberalization" of the foreign investment rules for both telecom and broadcasting after giving smaller carriers a head start.
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Mr. Entwistle, though, takes a different view. "We also think from a takeover perspective that the best protection is a fully-valued stock price. And then in an eventuality that deal presents itself, well, the premium goes to your shareholders rather than the acquirer."
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How to install an Air Bag Delete in 30 minutes
Ok, this may not be the best way to do this install, but trust me, it is definitely the easiest. After fooling around with this for over 2 hours trying to do it the "right way", I finally figured out how to get the job done fairly quickly.
Tools Needed:
Flat Head Screwdriver
10mm Wrench (preferably a ratcheting wrench)
7mm Socket Wrench with extension
Needle Nose Pliers
12 Pack of Heineken
(I was drinking while doing this install, so if my socket sizes are a little off, forgive me. [drinking] )
Step 1.
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY! I don't know about you, but I enjoy having teeth, so this is a very important step. Just disconnect the negative cable.
Step 2.
Unclip the front (the side facing you) of the original air bag cover from the dashboard. This is a little tricky, but a flat head screw driver works very well. Don't worry about bending the air bag cover, it is made of vinyl laid over sheet metal and bends back to shape very easily. (Mine was completely bent out of shape, and now it looks new again.) What you do is slide the screwdriver between the dash and the cover, starting on the right side corner, until you find the fixed plastic clips. Then simply pry the cover up until the clip pops out. (If you have to pry very hard, you may want to use a piece of scrap wood to protect the dash.) There are 7 clips you have to pop out, five on the front, and two on the left hand side of the cover. Once you do this, the front of the cover should be free of the dash, though the back (windshield side) is still attached.
This shows you where the clips are
Step 3.
Bend the Air Bag Cover back so you can see the 3 bolts that attach the cover to the air bag assembly. These bolts point down from the cover and are held in place by 3 nuts, 10mm I believe. You may have to push the rolled up air bag down to see all of the bolts.
This is where the bolts are
This shows how it will look once you move the rolled up bag down a little bit
Step 4.
Use a 10mm wrench to remove the nuts from the bolts holding the cover in place. (I would recommend using a ratchetting wrench to save time.) This is the hardest part of the whole project, but I promise it is possible. The way I did it was simply push the rolled up air bag down until I could slip the wrench around the nut to loosen it. After the nut is loosened a little, it spins freely, so just use the end of the wrench to spin it off the bolt. Once you remove all three nuts, the cover should lift off.
Bolt locataion for step 4 and 5, notice holes on both sides for step 5
Step 5.
Once you remove the cover, you will see four bolts holding the air bag in place. Remove these bolts with a 7mm (I think) socket. *Don't remove the smaller bolts in the middle, only the bolts on the four corners of the air bag.
Step 6.
After removing the four bolts, you can lift the air bag assembly up to remove the wires on each side. The wires simply unplug, but you may need to use needle nose pliers. Once it is unplugged, you can take the air bag out easily.
Step 7.
Snap in your shiny new air bag delete and enjoy.
*This install may not be the most fun, but I promise it is better than the alternative method which involves taking out your glove box, removing 2 AC vent tubes, being upside down in you passenger seat, and then finding out that you can't reach the damn bolts anyway. But if you enjoy cussing a lot, have fun trying it the "right way". [ffrocks]
You could just ask first before you wreck your air bag cover in case you need to reinstall it later.
I'm pretty sure that if you got in an accident with some being in the passenger seat you'd get man slaughter for sure...
Why would you not want airbags? I don't see any positive things coming from it, only a lose/lose situation.
Some people put gauges where the passenger airbag is.
LOL and after all the accident reports and complaints about Focus Air bags made to Ford I wouldn't relly expect them to work anyway, just hope LOL
Good write up dude!!
i have friends with fast-as hell crx's and 89-91 civic hatches.. none of them have airbags. not that i'm saying it's safe (or less safe, for that matter),but i don't think that "manslaughter" thing makes any sense to me
I have friends with 1950's hot rods that don't have seat belts? Should I take mine out?
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LAS VEGAS – Mike Mixer, executive managing director of Colliers International – Las Vegas, announced the company has hired Amber Tesoro as marketing project manager.
In her role, Tesoro will use her expertise in media relations, advertising, social media and event planning for the creation and implementation of marketing strategies to promote Colliers as the leading commercial real estate firm in Southern Nevada. She will oversee the creation of marketing material, and will assist Colliers' operations team in the execution of special events.
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NOTE: I will be at the Vancouver Investment Conference for the next five days. Because of that, my Friday, Saturday...and Tuesday columns are going to be as short as I can possibly make them. I have other fish to fry while I'm there...and sacrifices have to be made...and this is one of them.
The gold price rallied in fits and starts all through Far East and most of London trading on Wednesday, but got sold down a bit beginning shortly after 9:00 a.m. in New York.
But once the London p.m. gold fix was in, the gold price blasted higher...reaching its high tick of the day of $1,416.00 spot at 10:15 a.m...fifteen minutes later. It took JPMorgan et al almost to the close of London trading at 11:00 a.m. EDT to kill that rally and drive the gold price back below its Tuesday close...safely back under $1,400 spot...and an intraday trading range of seventy bucks.
The low price tick at 2:45 p.m. in electronic trading...and Kitco recorded that as $1,346.00 spot.
Gold close on Wednesday at $1,369.70 spot...down $6.30 from Tuesday's close. Volume was immense, as the short sellers of last resort used a lot of paper gold to put the London p.m. gold fix fire out. Net volume was 259,000 contracts.
It was pretty much the same price pattern in silver. Silver's high tick at 10:15 a.m. in New York was reported as $23.46 spot...and the 2:45 p.m. EDT low was recorded as $22.12 spot. That was an intraday move of $1.34.
Silver closed at $22.27 spot...down 16 cents from Tuesday. Volume in silver was very chunky as well...79,500 contracts.
The price patterns for platinum and palladium were similar as well...and here are their respective charts...
The dollar index closed at 83.76 in late afternoon trading in New York on Tuesday...and then didn't do much until 10:00 a.m. in New York. After a two-minute 27 basis point dip, the dollar index blasted higher...reaching it's zenith at 12:30 p.m. EDT. From there it slid a hair into the close...finishing the Wednesday session at 84.28...up 48 basis points from Tuesday's close.
If you'd like to believe that the Fed minutes...or Bernanke's commentary...had much to do with precious metal prices yesterday, you're certainly entitled to hold that opinion. The dollar index and all four precious metals were blasting higher together, until the not-for-profit sellers showed up at 10:15 a.m. EDT and put an end to it. That's why volumes in both gold and silver were over the moon...because, as I said, it took enormous fire power to kill the precious metal rallies stone-cold dead.
The gold stocks were up over 5 percent before JPMorgan et al put in an appearance...and by the London close, most precious metal stocks were back to almost unchanged on the day. For the most part, the gold stocks followed the price of the metal itself very closely...although there was a bit of a rally in the last thirty minutes of trading that lifted the HUI from no gain, to finish up 1.16%.
Of course it was pretty much the same sort of price action in the silver equities as well...but Nick Laird's Intraday Silver Sentiment Index closed down 0.16%.
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The CME's Daily Delivery Report showed that zero gold and 40 silver contracts were posted for delivery on Friday...and the link to yesterday's Issuers and Stoppers Report is here.
There were more withdrawals from both GLD and SLV yesterday. In GLD, it was 96,682 troy ounces...and in SLV, it was an eye-watering 5,648,281 troy ounces. This huge amount of silver was obviously not plain-vanilla investor liquidation...and as Ted Butler mentioned in yesterday's column, he feels that it's JPMorgan and a few other bullion banks helping themselves by redeeming shares they already own...probably ones they bought in the April 12/15 engineered price decline...or in Monday's bear raid...or both.
There was a smallish sale by the U.S. Mint yesterday. They reported selling another 37,500 silver eagles.
Over at the Comex-approved depositories on Tuesday, they didn't report receiving any silver...but shipped 669,991 troy ounces out the door. The link to that activity is here.
In gold on Tuesday, these same depositories reported receiving 57,855 troy ounces of the stuff...and didn't ship any out. The link to that activity is here.
I have no charts or graphs for you today, so here's your "cute quota" before all the stories posted below.
I don't have all that many stories for you today...and I'll leave the final edit up to you.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke defended the central bank's record stimulus program under questioning from lawmakers, telling them that ending it prematurely would endanger a recovery hampered by high unemployment and government spending cuts.
"A premature tightening of monetary policy could lead interest rates to rise temporarily but would also carry a substantial risk of slowing or ending the economic recovery and causing inflation to fall further," Bernanke said today in testimony to the Joint Economic Committee of Congress in Washington.
Bernanke lamented the human and economic costs of an unemployment rate at 7.5 percent nearly four years into the recovery from the deepest recession since the Great Depression, and said the Fed's easing is providing "significant benefits." His comments echoed remarks by William C. Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, who said in an interview that it would take three to four months before policy makers will know whether a sustainable recovery is in place.
You have to ask yourself this question. What recovery is he talking about? I thank U.A.E. reader Laurent-Patrick Gally for sending me this Bloomberg story yesterday.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William C. Dudley said policy makers will know in three to four months whether the economy is healthy enough to overcome federal budget cuts and allow the central bank to begin reducing record stimulus.
"I don't really understand very well how the tug-of-war between the fiscal drag and the improving economy are going to sort of work their way out," Dudley said in an interview with Michael McKee airing on Bloomberg Television. "Three or four months from now I think you're going to have a much better sense of, is the economy healthy enough to overcome the fiscal drag or not."
Dudley's remarks underscore that Fed officials have yet to reach consensus on when or how to dial back their $85 billion monthly bond-purchase program designed to spur growth and lower unemployment. Philadelphia Fed President Charles Plosser has called for reducing stimulus at the Fed's next meeting in June, while St. Louis's James Bullard said Tuesday the purchases should continue.
Why does anyone pays attention to these guys? It's print...or die...and a couple of more months ain't going to make any difference, as they're still going to print. This moneynews.com article from yesterday was sent to me by West Virginia reader Elliot Simon.
This 7:28 minute video with Jim Grant and Maria Bartiromo was posted on the CNBC website yesterday afternoon just after the markets closed. It's a must watch for sure...as James rips the Fed a new one...and I thank I thank reader Joseph Kahan for sharing it with us.
Applications for U.S. home mortgages dropped for a second week in a row last week as a spike in interest rates stymied demand for refinancing, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage application activity, which includes both refinancing and home purchase demand, tumbled 9.8 percent in the week ended May 17.
The index of refinancing applications slumped 11.7 percent, while the gauge of loan requests for home purchases, a leading indicator of home sales, fell 3 percent.
This very short Thomson/Reuters story appeared on the moneynews.com Internet site very early yesterday morning EDT...and is worth skimming. I thank Elliot Simon for his second offering in today's column.
A top IRS official in the division that reviews nonprofit groups will invoke the 5th Amendment and refuse to answer questions before a House committee investigating the agency's improper screening of conservative nonprofit groups.
Lois Lerner, the head of the exempt organizations division of the IRS, won't answer questions about what she knew about the improper screening — or why she didn't disclose it to Congress, according to a letter from her defense lawyer, William W. Taylor III. Lerner was scheduled to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday.
"She has not committed any crime or made any misrepresentation but under the circumstances she has no choice but to take this course," said a letter by Taylor to committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Vista). The letter, sent Monday, was obtained Tuesday by the Los Angeles Times.
This story appeared on the L.A. Times website early on Tuesday afternoon PDT...and I found it in yesterday's edition of the King Report.
The latest poll of Morgan Stanley's top clients from across the world says it all.
Chief economist Joachim Fels tells us that not a single investor at the bank's Florence forum thought the world economy would rebound with any strength later this year.
Just a quarter expect a return to trend growth. Some 57pc think there will be no escape from the "twilight" conditions afflicting the western world, and 20pc expect an full-blown global recession. That is a remarkably bearish set of views. Yet the same investors are overwhelmingly bullish on stocks and property.
This schizophrenic exuberance seems entirely based on the assumption that QE and central bank largesse will keep the game going, flooding asset markets with liquidity. Indeed, 80pc think the ECB will cut rates again, and half think it will have to swallow its pride and join the QE club in the end.
Great shades of 1929! Party on, dude! This must read commentary by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard was posted on the telegraph.co.uk Internet site on Tuesday...and I thank Roy Stephens for bringing it to our attention.
Europe edged closer to lifting banking secrecy on Wednesday after Austria said it was ready to share data on foreign depositors but Vienna's support could fade should efforts to strike a similar deal with Switzerland fail.
Austria's dropping of objections allowed EU leaders to commit to an exchange of bank information between countries by the end of the year, as cash-strapped states seek to stop tax evasion and close loopholes highlighted by Apple Inc's use of a base in Ireland.
"It's a bad day for tax cheats," Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann told reporters at a meeting of EU leaders to discuss fighting tax fraud by lifting bank secrecy.
"I believe we will manage the exchange of data by the end of the year," he said, adding later that although he was watching negotiations on a similar deal with Switzerland, Austria was in "full agreement".
This Reuters article was filed from Brussels...and posted on their website mid-afternoon on Wednesday...and it's another offering from Laurent-Patrick Gally.
Asian stocks took a beating Thursday as data showing that Chinese manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracted in May exacerbated early losses recorded on worries the Federal Reserve could downscale its bond purchases.
Japanese shares suffered the most, with the Nikkei Stock Average swinging spectacularly to plunge more than 4% in the afternoon session from a 2% rise posted earlier in the day.
The benchmark, which had ended at multiyear highs in each of the previous four sessions, was down 4.1% in highly volatile late-afternoon trade.
The Nikkei Average's more-than-6-point intraday reversal coincided with a surge in Japanese government bond yields that forced the Bank of Japan to offer 2 trillion yen ($19 billion) in funds to calm investor nerves. The central bank announced the fund-supplying operation after 10-year JGB yields soared to their highest level in more than a year, citing "the unreasonable increase" in volatility.
This marketwatch.com story, filed from Hong Kong, was posted on their website in the wee hours of this morning EDT. It's worth your time...and I thank reader 'David in California' for finding it for us.
The first interview is with Michael Pento...and it's headlined "Fed Lies and Propaganda Won't Stop Gold and Silver Rise". Next is this commentary by Citi analyst Tom Fitzpatrick "Gold to Advance a Stunning $2,000+ From Current Levels". Here's a blog with Robert Fitzwilson. It's entitled "The Fed Destruction and a Cascading Panic Among Investors". And lastly is this interview with Dan Norcini...and it bears the headline "Incredibly Important Developments in Many Key Markets".
Four silver sets from the United States Mint are slated to be reduced in price according to a memo from the bureau.
According to the U.S. Mint, the 2012 and 2013 US Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set, the 2013 US Mint Silver Proof Set, and the 2013 US Mint Congratulations Set will all be re-priced. Effective date for the change is not yet known, though it could happen on Wednesday.
This short article was posted on the silvercoinstoday.com Internet site on Tuesday...and I thank Marshall Angeles for sending it.
London-listed gold producer Petropavlovsk has said it will pre-sell 55pc of its future output planned for the second quarter of 2014, at an average price of $1,408 an ounce. This is the first time that a big producer has hedged more than half its future sales.
"We have a huge investment programme and thought a little price protection in the short-term will let us sleep better at night," said chairman Peter Hambro.
"It was hedging that killed gold prices the 1990s," said Ross Norman from Sharps Pixley. "Every time there was rally, the producers seized on the chance to sell forward. It was most unhelpful."
Mr. Norman said it was the unwinding of hedge books a decade ago that unleashed the bull market. This process could now go into reverse if hedging spreads. "We don't think it will. The forces that led to the bull market will prevail," he said.
The forward sale is for only three months...and Ross Norman has it exactly right. Except for project financing, no miner is going to put their head back in that particular lion's mouth ever again. This Ambrose-Evans Pritchard offering was posted on The Telegraph's website early yesterday evening BST...and it's Roy Stephens second and final offering in today's column.
During the third week of May each year, representatives of the platinum industry gather in London, for an event that has become known as 'Platinum Week'. Platinum Week centers on an industry dinner sponsored by the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM) which marks the anniversary of the inauguration of the London Platinum Quotation (the forerunner of the present London Fixings) in 1973.
This event is attended by platinum group metals (PGM) producers, refiners, fabricators and traders. The first major event of the week is the publication of Johnson Matthey's annual review of supply and demand for the PGM markets.
According to Johnson Matthey, the platinum market was in deficit by 375,000 ounces in 2012, close to their forecast made last November. The palladium market was also undersupplied but by a much larger margin of more than 1 million ounces.
This commentary by David Franklin over at Sprott Asset Management is a must read.
Sprott Silver Equities Class Co-Manager Maria Smirnova understands the power of leverage. She has seen the big impact even a slight increase in the silver price can have on silver producers. Every cent is multiplied and goes right to the investor's bottom line, giving the equities more upside than possible in a coin. That is why Eric Sprott increased holdings of silver equities in certain Sprott funds. Smirnova discusses five of these companies in this interview with The Gold Report.
This interview was posted on theaureport.com Internet site yesterday...and is well worth reading.
Premiums for gold bars hit a record high in Asia on Wednesday as lower spot prices lured more buyers, mainly in China, the world's second biggest consumer of the precious metal, amid tight physical supplies.
Premiums for gold bars in Hong Kong touched a new all-time high of $6 an ounce over spot London prices, up from $5 last week. Singapore premiums rose to $5.
Banks in China were quoting up to $7 in premiums, two traders in Singapore said.
This Reuters story, filed from Singapore, was posted on the mineweb.com Internet site...and I thank Manitoba reader Ulrike Marx for sharing it with us. It's definitely worth reading.
Although the primary purpose of the futures markets is to provide an efficient and effective mechanism for the management of price risks, when it comes to precious metals, and as we have seen in recent weeks, it has become nothing more than a casino run by a group of bullion banks that are acting as agents for the US Federal Reserve which is intent in manipulating these markets as they do all other markets. And, while much of the recent volatility has been caused by the options and futures market, the regulatory authorities of the CFTC who came up with a series of hikes in margins to stop the price of both gold and silver from rising, claiming that the markets were extremely volatile, I see they have done nothing to prevent the recent price drops.
The action or lack thereof by the regulatory authorities is most disturbing and would suggest that they themselves are colluding with the parties involved in this illegal manipulation of the gold and silver market.
Another excellent commentary on the obvious price management scheme by JPMorgan Chase et al. Author David Levenstein. a South African gold trader and bullion dealer, lets it all hang out in this rather long, but on-the-money commentary filed from Johannesburg on Tuesday. I thank reader Rudi Staudinger for our last story of the day...and it's certainly worth your time.
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Among the many misdeeds of British rule in India, history will look upon the Act depriving a whole nation of arms as the blackest. -- Mohandas Gandhi, An Autobiography
Well, not too many shades of grey in yesterday's price action, as JPMorgan et al hauled the precious metals prices down with naked brute force...selling whatever Comex paper contracts necessary to keep prices where they're currently sitting.
Based on the structure of last Friday's Commitment of Traders Report, which will most likely show an even more wildly bullish set-up in tomorrow's report, you have to wonder what "da boyz" are waiting for. As I've mentioned a few times already, we'll probably have a triggering event of some kind, but it was obvious from yesterday's price action that the powers that be didn't want the Fed news to be the event that set it off...although it was as equally obvious that all four precious metal wanted to blow sky high.
Looking at the current economic, financial and monetary situation...you just have to wonder how much time we have left before the whole thing collapses in a heap. Maybe the Fed and JPMorgan et al are awaiting that day when everything melts down before they finally allow the precious metals market to melt up. We'll find out, as they say, in the fullness of time.
In Thursday trading in the Far East, the gold price got sold down to its low shortly after 10:00 a.m. in Tokyo...and has been rallying a bit ever since. Gold and silver volumes are very high as London opens at 8:00 a.m. BST...and the dollar index is flat.
And as I hit the 'send' button at 4:50 a.m. Eastern time, the gold price is up a respectable eighteen bucks...and silver is up about 20 cents. The dollar index has taken a real header in the last hour or so...and is down about 41 basis points. Gold's net volume is already 50,000 contracts...and silver's gross volume is at the 12,000 contract mark, so these rallies are not going unopposed.
The rest of the Thursday trading day could be educational...and I await the Comex open in New York with great interest.
See you tomorrow.


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Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session
Unconventional Oil and Gas Not Affecting Water Quality, USGS
Water barons for the water barren? A survey of interbasin water transfer laws in western states, Texas Water Journal
Voter approval provisions stripped from SB 2, Texas Tribune
Water project promises relief before Houston becomes parched, Houston Chronicle
From the ground up- "Water, Rural Texas, and the Texas Legislature", KBTX
Groundwater Districts Fear Loss of Local Control with Proposed Changes, Houston Public Media
Talks boost Odessa water prospects, OA Online
In Hays County, water fight springs anew, Austin American Statesman
Water is not a commodity to be pumped to depletion, San Antonio Express News
Open wells can cause potential hazard to groundwater, News 9 West
A House Divided, Texas Monthly
The Source: What Is The Future Of Water In Texas?, Texas Public Radio
Harvey Everheart retires from Mesa UWCD
Lone Star GCD wins the appeal against the City of Conroe
SAWS makes salty groundwater more drinkable, San Antonio Express-News
The regional water planning process: a Texas success story, Texas Water Journal
In West Texas, abandoned well sinks land, sucks tax dollars, Texas Tribune
Senate Committee on Ag, Water, & Rural Affairs members posted
Startup offers "online booking" for industrial water, MIT News
In 150-0 vote, Texas House backs speakers Joe Strauss for record-tying fifth term, Texas Tribune
Abandoned Texas oil wells seen as "ticking time bombs" of contamination, Texas Tribune
US Congress passes critical water resources regulation, Texas Insider
EPA: fracking can harm drinking water, Texas Tribune
Livestream: A conversation with Dawn Buckingham & Hugh Shine, Texas Tribune
TWDB chairman says goal of work session in Lubbock 'is to listen', Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Streamflow and Springflow data for Comal and San Marcos Rivers, GeoCommunity
Workman: The future of water in Texas, Austin American Statesman
Regulating unregulated groundwater in Texas: how the state could conquer this final frontier, Texas Water Journal
Water Conservation Advisory Coucil's report and recommendations to the 85th Texas Legislature, Save Water Texas
Population growth puts pressure on Texas' water sources, Texas Public Radio
El Paso Water buys Anschutz Ranch, El Pas Inc.
Much of Southeast U.S. is grappling with drought, Texas Public Radio
EPA awards $3.9M to UT for water infrastructure modeling research center, Water World
Book Review: "Water is for fighting over and other myths about water in the West", Texas Water Journal
Taking the long view on Water Conservation in Texas, Texas Tribune
Edwards Aquifer Authority honored at this year's San Antonio Clean Technology Forum, Texas Public Radio
Senator Perry gives legislative outlook at High Plains Water Distrtict Meeting, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
A groundwater plume in Winkler County, Texas, west of Odessa is contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), Water Tech Online
US Senate Commmittee on Environment and Public Works publishes committee report on WOTUS
For the first time, U.S. and Mexico take stock of the underground water they share, High Plains News
High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Adopts Lowest Tax Rate in 20 Years, Everything Lubbock
Texas Promised 34 years ago to track oil and gas waste in aquifers. It didn't., Texas Tribune
Texas High Cout to Hear ExxonMobil Permian Groundwater Dispute, Shale Daily
Groundwater Supplie are Declining, Even in Wet Areas, Texas Tribune
Questions on water project raised as Bryan City Council considers finance agreement with state board, The Eagle
Legislative Budget Board Issues Brief on 2017 State Water Plan
The Q&A: Paul Choules, Texas Tribune
Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Opens New HQ in Temple, Temple Daily Telegram
'Megadroughts' Could Devastate Southwest U.S. Within a Century, Time
Worst Drought in 1,000 Years Predicted for American West, National Geographic
Climate Change Hampering World Food Production, Say Scientists, Yahoo News
New Mexico AG Vows to Fight Texas Over Rio Grande Claims, KOB 4
Water: Can You Put a Price on the Priceless? Triple Pundit
Texas Supreme Court Leaves Water Disposal Issue Unanswered, San Antonio Express-News
Water Rights Fight at the Texas Supreme Court, Big Country Homepage
Pro: Legislation Could Define Management of Brackish Water, Victoria Advocate
Con: Brackish Desal Needs More Research, Victoria Advocate
Despite January Rains, Central Texas' Chief Reservoirs Remain Low, Austin American-Statesman
Lisa Craven's New Job: Helping Texas Spend $2B to Fix Water Woes, Austin Business Journal
Cities Weigh Growth vs. Water Shortages, Texas Tribune
A Decade of Drought Has Little Effect on Texans' Water Knowledge, New Research Shows, Herald Online
Report Shows More Water Conservation Education Needed for State of Texas, Water World
Water Experts Meet to Discuss Ways to Conserve Water in Central Texas, KXAN
Digging Deep: Businesses, Residents Drilling Wells in Search of Water, Mineral Wells Index
Texans Don't Know What They're Drinking, Houston Chronicle
Invasive Plants, Mussels a Growing Threat to Lakes, Tyler Morning Telegraph
Texas Implementing New Technologies to Address Strained Water Supplies, Water World
The Q&A: Todd Caldwell, Texas Tribune
Agriculture Experts Look at Conserving Water in the Panhandle, Connect Amarillo
Lower Brazos River Coalition Formed to Protect Downstream Interests, The Journal
Hays Water Fight Portends Battles to Come, Texas Tribune
Houston Co.'s Plan to Pump Water From Trinity Aquifer Faces Opposition, Houston Business Journal
Buda's Water Woes Focus of Capitol Groundwater Fight, San Antonio Business Journal
Brazos River Authority Voices Support for Lower Basin Coalition, The Journal
West Texas Farmers Turn to Alternate Crops As Cotton Demand Drops, KCBD
Official: North Texas in Better Shape Than Rest of State With Water Supplies, Fort Worth Business Press
Lavon Lake Dredging Project Adds to North Texas Water Supply, Dallas Morning News
Austin Council Discusses Water Scarcity, Austin Monitor
Abilene City Council Approves Possum Kingdom Pipeline, Big Country Homepage
For the First Time in Almost a Decade, Most of Dallas Is in the Worst Stage of Drought, Dallas Morning News
SAWS Conference Teaches High School Students About Water Quality Issues, KSAT
A 'Confluence' of Students Descends on San Antonio, Rivard Report
El Paso Public Service Board Approves Pilot Plant to Recycle Water, El Paso Inc
Dallas Files Lawsuit Over Sabine River Authority's $24-Million-a-Year Water-Rate Increase, Dallas Morning News
City of Waco in Running for $5.8M Wastewater Reuse Grant, Waco Trib
Cracked Levee in Brownsville Investigated; No Immediate Flood Risk, Valley Morning Star
Fixing Arroyo Flood Risks, Valley Morning Star
Council Asks Killeen to Challenge Local Water Agreement, Killeen Daily Herald
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
World Has Not Woken Up to Water Crisis Caused by Climate Change: IPCC Head, Yahoo News
Counting Gallons: How Much Water Do You Use? Marketplace
Cowboys and Cows Are Soaking the American West Dry, New Republic
Can Sun and Wind Make More Salt Water Drinkable? National Geographic
Regional Water Conservation Efforts Await Congressional Reauthorization, KRWG
LCRA Joins NASA Mission, Texas Public Radio
Texas Justices Skirt Underground Trespassing Question, Texas Tribune
Pro: Legislation Could Define Management of Brackish Water, Victoria Advocate
A Texas Senate Environmental Committee Gets a Name and Scope Change, Austin American-Statesman
Water for Milk – Dairy Industry Pushes Water Reuse As Conservation Tactic, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
The Fault Line: Does Drilling Cause Earthquakes? WFAA
Drought Still Burns Texas, Palestine Herald-Press
Drought Easing But SAWS Remains Cautious, WOAI
Soil Moisture Slowly Improving, My Plainview
Texas Officials Begin Evaluating 48 Water Plan Applications, CBS DFW
Texas Water Loan Applications Top $5.5. Billion, Austin American-Statesman
Texas Cattle Sees First Rebound from Drought, Houston Chronicle
Central Texas Project Will Study Drought Tolerance of Landscape Plants, AgriLife Today
Where Are the Water Projects That Are Asking for $5.5 Billion in State Loans? State Impact
Rep. Isaac Files Bill That Would Protect Unregulated White Areas, Jason Isaac
Hays County Voices Support for Desalination Study, Community Impact
Hundreds Pack Public Meeting on Hays County Groundwater Battle, KEYE TV
Effort to Regulate Hays Wells Proving Difficult, Austin American-Statesman
Residents Beg Buda to Reconsider Aquifer Pumping Plan, KXAN
Dallas Gets No Respite In Dispute Over Water Costs, Dallas Morning News
On Aquifer Protection, Council Ignores Distractions, San Antonio Express-News
Hays County Supporting Desalination Study Grant Application, KVUE
Houston Area Accounts for Bulk of State Water Program Requests, Houston Chronicle
DFW Water Planners Seek $1.8 Billion in State Funding, Dallas Morning News
Texas Panhandle Not Among State Water Funding Applicants, Amarillo Globe-News
San Angelo Applies for $150M Loan to Fund Wastewater Project, Standard-Times
STW Studying County's Water, Fort Stockton Pioneer
Dallas May Not Break Drought This Spring, Dallas Morning News
With Growth Booming, Lavon lake to Get Updated Master Plan, Dallas Morning News
Water Sampling Suggests Zebra Mussels Have Not Spread at Lake Waco, Waco Trib
Wastewater Recycling & Treatment Program in Wichita Falls Reaches Milestone, Everything Lubbock
San Angelo Applies for $150M Loan to Fund Wastewater Project, Standard-Times
Abilene Wants to Tape PK Lake Water, Mineral Wells Index
Drought Update: Landa Park Spring Flowing Again, News 4 San Antonio
San Marcos Looks at Weakening Drought Restrictions, KVUE
Ready or Not, Stage 4 Water Restrictions Are Coming to Graham, Graham Leader
Victoria Terminates Stage I of Drought Contingency Plan, Victoria Advocate
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
Israeli Company Eager to Solve Texas' Water Woes With Desalination, Austin Business Journal
Why Dump Treated Wastewater When You Could Make Beer With It? Texas Public Radio
Can Sun and Wind Make More Salt Water Drinkable? National Geographic
Friday Night Football Returns to Water Politics, Texas Tribune
Texas Farm Bureau Wants Water Well Accommodation, Law 360
Satellite Might Help Explain Texas Water Deficit, El Paso Times
Colorado Geophysicists Work to Find Cause of North Texas Quakes, CBS DFW
Consider This…Perry's Appointment Key for West Texas, KCBD
Texas A&M: Despite Rains, Drought Still Persists Over Much of the State, KBTX
Crosbyton Students Honored at Texas Capitol, Fox 34
Farmers Honored for Conservation Efforts, Morning Ag Clips
WaterSavr Technology Helps Drought Conservation Efforts in Texas, Water Online
Texas A&M at Qatar Research Highlighted in Prestigious Journal, Texas A&M Today
Mining the Moon Becomes a Serious Prospect, Phys Org
Drought Research Off To a Good, But Rainy Start, Rivard Report
Texas Company Unveils Plan to Mine 'Trillions of Dollars' From the Moon, Metro
East Texas Rain Diminishes Upcoming Wildfire Threat, KTRE
Texas Drought Is Still Alive and Well, The Observer
Data Show Texas Water Supply Still Low Despite Recent Rainfall, Daily Texan
The Q&A: Anthony Tarquin, Texas Tribune
LCRA: Drought Conditions Still Exist, Community Impact
New Agriculture Commissioner Calls Water Top Issue, Austin Monitor
Rio Grande Valley Drought Lifted, But Conditions Still Not Optimal, The Monitor
Company Says Evaporation Suppression Worked, Times Record News
Testing the Toughest Plants for Drought Tolerance, Rivard Report
Drought Summit Offers Help to Organic Farmers, Texas Tribune
Texas Drought Persists Through Rainy Winter, Houston Chronicle
Hays County Groundwater War Brewing Over Trinity Aquifer 'No-Man's Land,' San Marcos Mercury
Hays County Well Owners Fight Aquifer Drilling, KXAN
Homeowners Fight to Take Drilling Battle to Legislature, KVUE
Farm Briefs: North Plains District Notes High Water Mark, Amarillo Globe-News
Panelists Discuss the Edwards Aquifer Water Wars, Texas Tribune
Hays County Well Owners Meet Over Aquifer Concerns, KXAN
Texas Water Officials Approve $255 Million for New Reservoir, KVUE
Put Aquifer Protection Program on Ballot, San Antonio Express-News
Open Letter: River Authority Asks for Aquifer Protection, Rivard Report
Council Approves Aquifer Protection Program, KSAT
Council Approves May 9 Vote on Aquifer Protection, Creekways, San Antonio Express-News
Officials Break Ground on Brazos River Wetland to be Used by Scientists, Waco Trib
Commentary: Securing San Antonio's Water, Rivard Report
Abilene's Plan to Pump Water From Possum Kingdom Lake Draws Mixed Reactions, Big Country Homepage
Central Texas Water District Eyes Desalination Plant to Expand Supply, Austin American-Statesman
After Year of Debate, Dallas City Council Votes Not to Remove Fluoride From City's Water Supply, Dallas Morning News
City of Lawton Considers Cloud Seeding, KSWO
San Marcos Returns to Stage 2 Water Restrictions, KXAN
Allen Raises Water, Sewer Rates, Allen American
Amarillo City Council Approves $11.7M Pipeline Contract, Amarillo Globe-News
Plano Receives Water-Quality Updates, Play Star Courier
Technology Helps Arlington Reduce Water Waste, Star-Telegram
Sherman Embarks on Water Plant Expansion, Herald Democrat
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
NM Attorney General Says Water Battle With Texas Is Critical, Albuquerque Journal
Balderas Asks Legislature for More Money to Fight Texas Water Case, Albuquerque Business First
Price of Water Is Source of Risk for Industry, Water Online
Warka Water Promises to Harness Safe Drinking Water from the Air, Gizmag
Lt Gov. Patrick Decides on Texas Senate Committees, Times Record News
Sen. Perry of Lubbock to Chair Ag Water & Rural Affairs Committee, Everything Lubbock
Lawmakers Hope to Cease Public Notices in Print, San Antonio Express-News
Luke Metzger: Texas Should Take Lead on Climate Solutions, El Paso Times
Keeping PACE in Texas: Revitalizing Industry, Saving Water, Guiding Better Policy, Environmental Defense Fund
Quenching Our Future, Part 6: Texas Drought Diminishes, But Enormous Water Loss Persists, Satellites Show, El Paso Times
Hopes for Drought Relief Fading, WOAI
Fading El Niño Could Extend Texas Drought, Dallas Morning News
West Texas Drought Remains Concern, Daily Toreador
How Low Can It Go? Tracking Lake Levels, KVUE
The Texas Water Development Board, Alice Echo News Journal
Speakers at Texas Alliance for Water Conservation Program Recommend Soil-Moisture Monitoring, Careful Planting, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Texas Lawmakers Take Aim at Taxes Generated by Water Districts, Dallas Business Journal
STW Water Demonstrates Its Salttech Water Reclamation Technology, Herald Online
Beef Prices Not Expected to Go Down Any Time Soon, Daily Herd
An Oral History: War & Peace Over the Edwards Aquifer, Rivard Report
Water Battles of 1990s Shaped Policy Today, San Antonio Express-News
Water Planners Wrestle with Marvin Nichols, News-Journal
Water Group Continues to Oppose Marvin Nichols, Daily Tribune
Firm's Plan to Pump, Sell Water Raises Alarm in Northern Hays County, Bloomberg Business
Groundwater Wars Brewing in Austin's Suburbs, Texas Tribune
Urban Waters Initiative to Launch with Federal Partners, Rivard Report
City's History Tied to Its Water Sources, San Antonio Express-News
Council Set to Place Aquifer Trailways on the Ballot, Rivard Report
Aquifer Conservation Belongs on May Ballot, San Antonio Express-News
Austin Water to Add More Rules to Stage Three Restrictions, KVUE
Private Well Drilling Concerns Hays County Homeowners, KVUE
Judge Backs Guadalupe Groundwater District's Claim to Regulate Landfill, San Antonio Express-News
Montgomery County Cities Worry Groundwater Rules Will Hurt Growth, Houston Chronicle
Katy-Area Utility Districts Fight Irrigation Rules, Houston Chronicle
City Officials Looking at Long Term Water Supply Solutions, News Channel 6
KWSC Plans to Appeal Court Ruling, Killeen Daily Herald
Archibald: City Has Challenges With Water Infrastructure, But Has Much to Be Proud Of, Abilene Reporter-News
Port O'Connor Water Fight Is Not Over, Victoria Advocate
City of Canyon Bolstering Water Supply With Land Purchase, Connect Amarillo
Oklaunion Power Plant Looking at Alternative Water Sources, Everything Lubbock
North Alamo Water Customers on Edge, KRGV
Quail Creek Resident Has Red Water, Few Answers, Victoria Advocate
New Water Treatment Plant to Service Brock, Star-Telegram
Water Wells Boosting Graham Water Supply, Big Country
Buda City Council OKs Controversial Water Contract, Community Impact
Graham and Burkett Co. Advance Water Well Plan, Graham Leader
La Vernia City Council Considers Water Issues, La Vernia News
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
World Economic Forum Ranks Water Crises as Top Global Risk, Circle of Blue
A Brief History of Water Conflict, Water Online
States Reacting to Water Scarcity, Texas Tribune
USDA Awards $10 Million for Rice Project, Southwest Farm Press
Lubbock and South Plains Declared Primary Disaster Areas by USDA, Everything Lubbock
Experts Predict Growing Uncertainty for Water Supplies, Ag Professional
Argonne Model Analyzes Biofuel Impacts, Phys Org
Water Conservation as Simple as 811, Southwest Farm Press
Scientists Look for What's Causing Texas Earthquakes, Phys Org
What's Causing Texas Earthquakes, Governing
Seismologists Disagree Over Texas Earthquake Swarm, NBC DFW
The Q&A: Greg Flores, Texas Tribune
CTWC: Organization Says It's Time to Rethink Management of State's Dwindline Water Supplies or Consequences Could be Severe, PR Newswire
Wintering Geese Flock Back to Texas After Downward Trend, Houston Chronicle
New Slate of Officers for Sabine River Authority of Texas, Orange Leader
State Funding Available for Water Projects, Standard-Times
Drought Persists Despite Wintery Precipitation, My Plainview
Wet Start Does Little to Dampen North Texas Drought, Star-Telegram
Five Reasons Why Council Should Approve Renewal of Edwards Aquifer Protection, Rivard Report
Highland Lake Invlow Levels for 2014 Second-Lowest on Record, KXAN
District Continues Efforts to Deal with Drought, Austin American-Statesman
Austin Water to Add More Rules to Stage Three Restrictions, KVUE
Questions Surface Over the Future of Groundwater Use in Montgomery County, Community Impact
Dash for Cash Imperils Aquifer Protection, San Antonio Express-News
Irrigation Conference Educates Farmers About Water Conservation, Connect Amarillo
Conroe, Other Cities Want LSGCD to Delay Vote on Rules Amendments, The Courier
Briscoe County Landowners Battle State Recommendation to Join Water District, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Some in San Marcos Fed Up With Water Restrictions, KXAN
Slate Calls on Local Citizens to Help Protect Mill Creek, Sealy News
STW Water Update & Plans for Growth in 2015, Herald Online
City of Lampasas Wins Water Dispute, KXXV
Flower Mount Looking at Water Reuse System, Cross Timbers Gazette
Amarillo City Council Buys Roberts, Ochiltree Water Rights, Amarillo Globe-News
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
2014 Was Officially the Hottest Year on Record, Time
2014 Weather and Climate Break World Records, Clean Technica
Henry Cisneros: We're Hitting 'Point of No Return' On Climate Change, NBC News
Texas to Mexico: You Owe Us Water, BN Americas
Weather Forecasts Could Become Seeding Forecasts, Phys Org
NASA to Launch Satellite to Analyze Moisture Content of Earth, Science Times
The Latest Climate Change Threat: Beavers, Take Part
Western Drought Tops the List of 2014 Billion-Dollar Disasters in US, AccuWeather
America's Got a Water Problem, Business Insider
Transportation, Water, Education, Health Care Set for 2015 Texas Legislature, KTXS 12
As Session Starts, the Texas House Is Ready to Get to Work, Star-Telegram
Nine Earthquakes Rattle North Texas in Under 24 Hours, FOX News
Series of North Texas Earthquakes Trigger Speculation Over Role of Fracking, International Business Times
Are Oil and Gas Industries Behind the Rare Texas Earthquakes? National Geographic
What's At Fault? Scientists Seek Cause of Irving Earthquakes, Dallas Morning News
New Railroad Commissioner Expects to Address Issues From Earthquakes to Water, Midland Reporter-Telegram
Don't Blame Coming Storm on El Niño, KXAN
Concerns About the Future of the Rio Grande, KRGV
Sid Miller Sworn In As Agriculture Commissioner, Time Warner Cable News
Hold Your Water: Plants and Pocketbook Will Benefit From Winter Cutback, San Antonio Express-News
Rain Barrels Surge in Popularity, KSAT
Battling Drought with the Edwards Aquifer Authority, Texas Public Radio
Northeast Texas Reservoir Debate Resurfaces in Austin, New Orleans Public Radio
Texas Water Board Keeps Alive Plan for New Reservoir to Supply Dallas, Dallas Morning News
Marvin Nichols Reservoir Stays in State Plan, Texas Tribune
Battle Over Water Rights Gets Reprieve, Tyler Morning Telegraph
Texas Water Development Board Votes in Favor of Marvin Nichols, TXK Today
Extreme Pipeline Installations Provide Long-Term Solutions for Fast-Growing San Antonio, Water World
San Antonio Seeks Extension of Water Conservation, Park Development Programs, San Antonio Business Journal
Dallas to Step Up Enforcement of Water Rules, Dallas Morning News
Dallas Drought Measures May See New Types of Enforcement, Dallas Morning News
State and Federal Investigators Look Into Whooper Death, Corpus Christ Caller Times
Clean, Reused Water Pumping Into Lake Fort Phantom, Big Country Homepage
Put Aquifer Protection on May Ballot, San Antonio Express-News
Duncan Enters Stage Five Water Restrictions, Texoma's Homepage
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
Texas Perspective: Water, Texas Tribune
2015 Forecasts Mixed on Drought, Aquifer, San Antonio Express-News
2015 Water Preview, Part II: National – States React to New Era of Water Scarcity, Circle of Blue
As Water Demand Slows, Utilities Seek New Solutions, High Country News
EPA, State of Texas Partner to Provide Safe Drinking Water Projects to State, Water World
The Politics of Drinking Water, The Atlantic
Learning to Do Without Water, Golf Digest
On the 'Grapes of Wrath' Trail, the Dust Bowl Still Resonates, National Geographic
US Scientists to Study Monarch Butterfly Numbers for Protected Status, Phys Org
Cloud Seeding Study Boosts Hopes in Parched West, WyoFile
Supreme Court Could Hear Whooping Crane Case, San Antonio Express-News
Assistant Commissioner for Water and Rural Affairs Named, Fort Stockton Pioneer
Why Water Is Not the New Oil, News-Journal
Groundwater Pumping Causing Levels to Rapidly Drop, Southwest Farm Press
Consequences of the Texas Drought Continue to Linger, The Eagle
Permit Denied to Use Amite River Water for Fracking, Brownsville Herald
Hunters Set Sights on Harvesting Future Water, Victoria Advocate
Editorial: The Price Is Too High for Water from Lake Fork, Dallas Morning News
SAWS Vows to 'Respect' Central Texas Water, San Antonio Express-News
Galveston Island Preserve Takes Shape, Houston Chronicle
2015 Off to a West Start in North Texas, Star-Telegram
Fate of Marvin Nichols Reservoir Could Be Decided Thursday, News-Journal
Water District Starts Measurements, My Plainview
Texas City to Develop Water Distribution System, Operations Master Plan in New Partnership, Water World
Hutto Water Rates Go Up, Hutto News
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
US Says Mexico Not Living Up to Treat to Share Water in Times of Drought, CCTV America
Texas Might Save Water Under Controversial EPA Power Plan, Water Online
Water As a Crop Effort Growing, Corsicana Daily Sun
State Climatologist: Good Chance our Drought Will End in 2015, WOAI
Water Table Drops as Drought Forces More Pumping, Brownsville Herald
Top 10 Stories of 2014: Drought Grows Into a Steady Stream of Concern, Star-Telegram
Expert: Consequences of Texas Drought Continue to Linger, Gilmer Mirror
Water May Not Make Big Splash This Coming Session, Caller Times
Texas Projects Key in Gulf Coast Oil Spill Restoration, Focus Daily News
LCRA Breaks Ground on Major $250M Water Supply Reservoir Project, Water World
Water Dispute Carries Over Into 2015, Killeen Daily Herald
Dallas, River Authority At Odds Over Water Bill, Brownsville Herald
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
What Spain Can Teach Texas About Solar Energy, State Impact
Water, Texas, and an Opportunity That Should Not Be Wasted, Forbes
Coping with Floods – of Water and Data, Phys Org
Urban Stream Contamination Increasing Rapidly Due to Road Salt, Phys Org
Desalination Out of Desperation, MIT Technology Review
We May Never Know How Well Cloud Seeding Works, FiveThirtyEight Science
Climate Change by the Numbers: The Cold Data That Drove a Record-Hot Year, Salon
EPA and Texas Collaborate to Supply Safe Drinking Water to Texans, Big Country Homepage
Proposed Bill Targets Oil and Gas Ordinances in Texas, Dallas Morning News
The Q&A: James Griffin, Texas Tribune
Bush School Student Study: Hydraulic Fracking in Texas Could Intensify Water Shortages, KBTX
A&M Report: Hydraulic Fracturing Adds to Water Stress in the Eagle Ford Shale, San Antonio Express-News
Regulators Pan Study on Methane Gas in Wells, Texas Tribune
From the Ground Up – Meeting Texas' Future Water Needs, KBTX
Fifth Circuit Won't Rehear Texas Whooping Crane Case, Star-Telegram
Texas Launches New State-of-the-Art Water Technology Accelerator, Water World
Texas Water Technology Accerleartor Launches; "AcclereateH20" to Spur Increased Water Technology Development and Innovative Results, Business Wire
Drought Conditions Persist, Community Impact
New SWIFT Fund Will Pump Millions Into Water Projects in Texas, El Paso Times
Texas Ranchers Seeking Alternative Incomes, Star-Telegram
Texas Drought Improves, But California's Still Here, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Bitter Season for Sugarcane Growers, KRGV
Drought Has Long Been Part of Texas Climate and Will Continue, Southwest Farm Press
Drought Opens Texas Rancher's Eyes to Income Options, Trib Live
TWDB Calling for Grant Applications, Vallley Morning Star
Drought of 2012 Took Big Toll On Ogallala Aquifer, KUNC
High Plains Aquifer Continues Decline, NET
Event: Texas Water Journal Forum, Texas Tribune
Carlos Rubinstein: Water Funding Available in El Paso and West Texas, El Paso Times
WilCo Leaders Discuss State of Water As County Grows, Time Warner Cable News
Controversial Austin Water Plant Opens, KXAN
Leander Open to Water Group Inclusion, Community Impact
Dallas Water Dispute May Mean Higher Rates for Residents, Dallas Morning News
Lubbock-Based Water District Closer to Adding Briscoe Co. Over Landowner Objections, My High Plains
EPWU Looks to Hudspeth County for Water, El Paso Inc
As Desalination Plant Is Built in Brazoria County, Galveston County Considers Its Options, Galveston County Daily News
Denison Council Refuses Support for Bill to Raise Lake Texoma to 614-619 Feet, KTEN
BCWID Abandons $12M Pipeline Project, Will Continue Search for Alternative Water Sources, Big Country Homepage
Mineral Wells Council Adopts 60% Water Rate Hike Beginning in January, Mineral Wells Index
City Seeks Grant for Colonias Water Upgrade, Fort Stockton Pioneer
Conroe Considers Partnership in Construction of New Well, Montgomery County Courier
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
Why Water Is Not the New Oil, Trib Talk
Utilities Worry Water's Becoming Unaffordable, Governing
Water: The New Blue Economy? Area Development
Is Water the New Bottom Line for the Private Sector? Energy Exchange
State Climatologist Updates Texas' Drought Situation, KSAT
Water for the Future, The Battalion
What to Do When Climate Change Poses a Risk to Your Water Supply, The Guardian
Drought Affecting the Energy Mix of Some States, Environmental Leader
EPA Awards Texas $2.5 Million to Reduce Water Contamination Risk in Underground Tanks, EPA
Water Terrorism: How Militant Groups Are Taking Advantage of Climate Change Impacts, Breaking Energy
Fitch: Water Infrastructure Takes a Hit as Municipal Utilities Break Even, Herald Online
Ground Broken for South Texas Reservoir, KVUE
TWDB Swift Program Brings Water to Texas, KWKT
Water Availability Limiting Factor in Ag Production, Southwest Farm Press
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs Releases Updated "Debt-At-A-Glance" Pages for Texas Water Districts, Gilmer Mirror
Aqua Terra Water Management Increases Scale in the Permian Basin, Business Wire
Lake Levels Benefit From Late November Rain, Times Record News
Harvesting the Clouds: How to Make Water Out of Fog, The Verge
Texas Projects Key in Gulf Coast Oil Spill Restoration, Public News Service
LCRA Breaks Ground on New $250 Million Reservoir, KXAN
New Water Supplies to Take Pressure Off Highland Lakes, Time Warner Cable News
DFW Needs Rain to Avoid Tougher Water Rules, Star-Telegram
Hays County Commissioners Vote Against Forming Water Group, Community Impact
Steve Adler Says San Antonio Recycles 40 Percent of Water, Austin Only 5 Percent, Austin American-Statesman
Texas Water Development Board Approves $3M in Financial Assistance to the City of Seagraves, KCBD
City Manager Suggests 'Water Neutral' Plan for Decker Lake Golf Course, Austin American-Statesman
City Waiting on Equipment for Additional Treatment Process, Times Record News
Water Demands Spur County Action, Community Impact
City Council Amends Code to Include Water Quality Regulations, Community Impact
Lubbock Rainfall Total Exceeds Last Year by Nearly 10 Inches, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
El Paso Water Utilities Customers Could Pay $50 More a Year Under Rate Increase, KFOX 14
Reverse Osmosis Treatment Plant Approved, Mineral Wells Index
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
Why Water Is Not the New Oil, Trib Talk
Where Are the Hurricanes? U.S. Goes 9 Years Without a Category 3 Storm, NBC News
Water Scarcity a Bigger Emergency Than Anyone Thought, Water Online
2014 to Be Hottest Year Ever Measured, Scientific American
Animal Feedlots and Oil Operations Leave An Impact You Can See From Space, Huffington Post
First Municipal Fracking Ban Takes Effect in Texas, KXAN
Energy Pipeline: Dry Fracking Could Be a Water-Saving Game Changer, Greeley Tribune
Lower Speed Limits Coming in Drilling Areas, Texas Tribune
Water Worries: Advocates Concerned State Measures Fail to Protect Water From Drilling, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Drought Status Continues to Improve Across Southwest, Southwest Farm Press
New Mexico Irrigators Ask to Intervene in Texas-NM Water Suit, Albuquerque Journal
The Q&A: Walt Sears, Texas Tribune
The 'Texas Miracle' Is Fueling Huge Economic Growth – And the Climate Change That May End It, PRI
Opportunity Arises to Help Water Conservation Effort, Baylor Lariat
Feds May Revise New Food Safety Rules for Irrigation Water, The Monitor
Texas Businesses Starting to Realize Water Is Valuable Resource, Dallas Observer
Still No Drought Busting El Niño, KXAN
Weak El Niño Could Mean Wet, Early Spring In Texas, Austin American-Statesman
If El Niño Ever Arrives, It Likely Won't Bring Much Rain, State Impact
Hard Wisdom for Scarce Water, Eco-Business
Report: New EPA Plan Would Cut Water Usage, Hill Country News
Laughman: Texas Must Update Ailing Water Infrastructure, Houston Chronicle
No El Niño Yet, But More Rain Coming to Texas, Dallas Morning News
Pricing Water Is Key to Mitigating Business Risk, Environmental Leader
Wetter Year Makes for Bountiful Texas Pecan Crop, Houston Chronicle
Beef Prices Soar Upward, Brownsville Herald
Christmas Trees to Cost a Little More This Year, Tyler Morning Telegraph
Zebrafish: The Next Great Water Testing Instrument? Water Online
Why a New Start-Up Is Paying Customers to Save Water, Nation Swell
How Do You Put a Price on Water? Try Algorithms, Guardian
New Prairie Populism Takes Root in Texas, San Antonio Express-News
Virtual Water: An Emerging Science, Santa Fe New Mexican
Leaders: Alternative for Water Is To Desalinate, Valley Morning Star
Is Water the New Bottom Line for the Private Sector? Forbes
Neighbors in The Woodlands Compete to Conserve Water, Houston Chronicle
Hickory Aquifer Project Took Long, Winding Path to Realization, Standard-Times
Councilman Nirenberg Looks to Ban Coal Tar in SA, KSAT
Colonias Water and Septic Upgrades Ongoing, Fort Stockton Pioneer
SAWS Launches Central Texas Pipeline Project, San Antonio Express-News
SAWS Launches Vista Ridge Pipeline Project, KSAT
Funding Now Open for East Texas Water Projects, KTRE
Water Resources Commission Comments on Council Decision, Times Record News
City: Abilene Water Safe to Drink Despite Unusual Taste, Odor, KTXS
Wichita Falls Water Projects Move Forward, Texoma's Homepage
Water Emergency in Mineral Wells, WFAA
Las Lomas Residents Going Days Without Water, KGNS
Fort Stockton Is One Step Closer to Prividing West Texans With Another Source of Water, CBS 7
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
Hotter, Drier Projections Threaten Texas Miracle, Texas Tribune
Is Climate the Mother of Innovation? National Geographic
Balancing Rural and Urban Water Needs, Texas Public Radio
The Worst Drought in 1,000 Years, Student Science
CPS Water Usage Will Decrease With New EPA Ruling, San Antonio Express-News
Blackburn: Our Bays and Coast Are Under Threat, Houston Chronicle
Perry Renews Disaster Proclamation, Denton Record-Chronicle
Water Scarcity: Don't Blame Oil and Gas Companies, Water Online
Texas: Panhandle Hybrid Study Could Help Corn Producers Save Water, High Plains Public Radio
Water Projects Line Up for Cash, News-Journal
Good Pecan Harvest in Time for Holidays, Time Warner Cable News
Much to Be Thankful For, But Price-Drought Challenges Remain, AgriLife Today
EFH, Sierra Club Settle Environmental Suits and EFH's $6.45 Million Claim for Legal Fees, Dallas Morning News
Map Shows Future of Mustang and Padre Islands As Sea Levels Rise, Caller Times
Water Treatment Plant 4 Nears Completion, Half-Billion Dollar Plant to Open Dec. 19, Four Points News
As Drought Enters Sixth Year, Edwards Aquifer Still Low Despite Recent Rains, San Antonio Express-News
Construction on SAWS Desalination Plant Well Underway, KSAT 12
State Rep, GBRA Pitch Desal to Community Leaders, Victoria Advocate
SAWS Leads Nation in Water Conservation, San Antonio Current
Council to Consider $38 Million for CRMWD Water, Eagle Ford Texas
Township Launches Water Conservation Challenge, Woodlands Online
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
Report: EPA Power Plan Would Save Texas Water, Texas Tribune
Texas Ranchers Claim EPA's Plan to Redefine 'Navigable Waters' Will Hurt Cattle Industry, Southeast Texas Record
Study: Energy Plan Would Save Water, News-Journal
How Underground Sensors in Texas Will Help NASA Predict Drought and Floods, State Impact
New Report Looks at Fracking Amid Drought, Denton Record-Chronicle
Texas Oil Company Pleads Guilty to Dumping Wastewater Into Gulf, KENS 5
Energy Industry Faces Water Challenges, San Antonio Express-News
Water Wars Part 1: Pumping Water for Fracking Sparks Concern Along River, CBS 7
Water Wars Part 2: Company Responds to Pipeline Concerns, CBS 7
Water Development Board Accepting Applications for SWIFT Projects, San Angelo Live
Legislature: Bill Would Increase Transparency for Projects Funded Using the State Water Implementation Fund, Cypress Creek Mirror
TWDB: Level Playing Field Given in Water Funds Prioritization, Standard-Times
Decades-old Desal Goals Inch Closer to Reality, Caller Times
LCRA Seeks to Suspend Releases From Highland Lakes for Fourth Straight Year, LCRA
Citing Drought, LCRA Seeks to Curb Highland Lake Releases in 2015, Austin American-Statesman
Introducing Sprinkl: Water and Money Savings in One Sleek Product, Sys-Con Media
Early Tests Don't Find Tainted Water From Oil Boom, San Antonio Express-News
Weather, Pinch on Supplies Drive Cattle Prices Up, Prairie Business
U.S. Farm Irrigation Becomes More Efficient, Moves East, Circle of Blue
EPA Plans New Toxin Guidelines for Drinking Water, ABC News
Drinking Toilet Water Isn't That Weird Right? Eagle Ford Texas
Council Member Proposes Ban on Toxic Asphalt Sealant, Time Warner Cable News
Getting In On the Water Rush, Hanford Sentinel
Americans Are Using Less Water Than We Did in 1970, Smithsonian
Free Money to Save Water? You Can Do It, and Here's How, Take Part
Underground Water Bubble Is Huge Help During Drought, KSAT 12
Hays County Shoots Down Plan for Regional Water Group, Austin American-Statesman
Quenching Our Future: City of El Paso to Wean Itself From River Water, El Paso Times
Abengoa Clinches Controversial Texas PPP Deal, Global Water Intelligence
CBS 11 I-Team Looks At What's In Your Water Tower, CBS DFW
USGS Studies Sediment Movement in San Antonio River Basin, Goliad Advance-Guard
BP Money Benefits Coastal Bend Conservation Projects, Caller Times
San Antonio Works to Protect Endangered Species, Austin American-Statesman
Newer Hybrids Give Corn Producers Options, Laboratory Equipment
Recent Rains Helping Local Christmas Tree Farm, KVUE
Lawmaker Spoke to Grand Jury After Making TRWD Complaint, Star-Telegram
Taylor Files Bill to Expedite Water Access Permits, Plano Star Courier
Groundwater Levels Down in Bell County, Killeen Daily Herald
Grant Process Underway for Residents Seeking Water, Tyler Morning Telegraph
Council to Consider $38 Million for CRMWD Water, OA Online
City of Victoria Downgrades Drought Plan, Victoria Advocate
In Wichita Falls, a Record Rainfall Provides Hope, Star-Telegram
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
Rice Farmer Helps Migratory Birds, Cleans Water on Texas Coast, USDA
Study: Fracking Chemicals Found in Toothpaste and Ice Cream, Washington Post
It's a Long Way From Texas to Toledo, Huffington Post
SWIFT Application Period Opens Monday, Caller Times
Billions Available to Keep Water Flowing in Texas, KRISTV
Texas Energy Group Asks Court to Halt Fracking Ban, New Zealand Herald
Texas Association of Business Asks EPA to Withdraw Its "Waters of the U.S." Proposal, Big Country Homepage
Eagle Ford Mineral-Rights Trial Involving JPMorgan Chase Bank Underway in Bexar, San Antonio Express-News
USGS Report Indicates National Water Use At Lowest Levels in Over 40 Years, WaterWorld
Texas Farmer Says to Hell with Freeze and Rekindles Romance with Hydroponics, Culture Map
From the Ground Up – Technology Solutions for Texas' Water Plan, KBTX
It's a Global Problem – But the Greatest Minds in Silicon Valley Don't Seem Interested in Fixing It, Fast Company
Private Sector an Oasis for Thirsty San Antonio, Texas Tribune
Dallas Building an Eerie Canal of Wastewater Pipelines, Dallas Morning News
CPS Has 'No Deal' With SAWS for Desalination Plant Site, San Antonio Express-News
What's Up With High Beef Prices? Drovers Cattle Network
Innovators Are Chasing a Cheaper Future for Desalination, Next City
Study: Many Common Chemicals Found in Fracking Fluid, USA Today
40 Percent of the World's Cropland Is In Or Near Cities, Texas Public Radio
Property Purchase Has Bats Flying Free, San Antonio Express-News
Lake Levels Rise, But Dry Spell In Forecast, Times Record News
Tracking Frackers From the Sky, Smithsonian
Beef Cattle Herd Expansion Possible, Agri News
Water Sector Ripe for Innovation and Investment, Finds Stanford-led Report, Phys Org
Central Texas Drought Persists, With October Flows Into Lake Travis and Buchanan Among Lowest on Record, Austin American-Statesman
From the Ground Up – Technology Solutions for Texas' Water Plan, KBTX
Water From Thin Air, Environmental Protection
7 Solutions to Climate Change Happening Now, Scientific American
San Marcos Lands State Loan to Expand Reclaimed Water System, San Marcos Mercury
City Awards $9.6 Million Loan Bid for Water System, Dalhart Texan
Life Continues Without Water in Reklaw, Palestine Herald-Press
Wanted: More Ward County Water, Eagle Ford Texas
Looking for More Water for Odessa, OA Online
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts monitors what is happening in Texas water. Here is a summary for the week.
Will Oil Industry Learn From Texas Town's Fracking Ban? Forbes
In Denton, Texas, Voters Approve 'Unprecedented' Fracking Ban, LA times
Voters in Texas City OK Ban on Fracking Expansion, Houston Chronicle
Denton Bans Fracking, But Challenges Almost Certain, Texas Tribune
Robertson County Fifth Graders Learn About Water Conservation, KBTX
Water Conservation Tips, Killeen Daily Herald
Online Mapping Tool Shows US Storm Surge Risks, KLTV
4 Years of Drought: Texas Dry Spell Unfaltering, Experts Say, Killeen Daily Herald
El Niño Fails to Materialize, KXAN
Options Drying Up for Some Parched North Texas Towns, State Impact
The Q&A: Francine Sanders Romero, Texas Tribune
Deaths of Galveston Bay Clams May Signal Trouble, The Eagle
Texas Considers Water Desalination, House Research Organization
Water Project Funds Ready to Flow – Almost, Texas Tribune
In Texas, Preserving a Neighborhood for Bats, New York Times
Team Keeps Close Watch on Edwards Aquifer's Health, San Antonio Express-News
Texas Officials Approve Water Funding Rules, My FOX DFW
$2B to Be Distributed for Texas Water Projects, KCBD
Fund Ready to Start Securing Texas Water Future, Caller Times
SWIFT Application Period Opens Monday, Caller Times
Acid Mine Drainage: Could It Be Used for Fracking? Eagle Ford Texas
Report on Proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir Downplays Impacts, News-Journal
Impact Study Kicks Northeast Texas Planners into High Gear, KETR
Marvin Nichols Supporters Submit Study to State Showing Impact of Lake, Locals to Respond by Nov. 19, News-Journal
Large Wastewater Spill in Northwest Austin, KVUE
Rain Will Help Recharge Reservoirs, Standard-Times
Farmers Branch Files Complaing Against Addison Over Water Flow Through Creek, Dallas Morning News
Rain Helps North Texas Lake Levels – a Little, Star-Telegram
Bruno Hanson/Midland College Environmental Excellence Award: Fasken Takes Leadership Role in Water Recycling, Reuse, Eagle Ford Texas
NEC Inks MoU with Texas State University to Improve Water Conservation, Infotech Lead
San Angelo to Contract Water Rate Study, Standard-Times
Hereford Rejects $36M Water Bond, Amarillo Globe-News
Goliad Residents Worried About Water From Proposed Waste Site, KSAT


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Will boxing-in roof eaves exacerbate mold growth?
Im re-stuccoing my older craftsman style house in Los Angeles. There is a lot of black mold under the roof eaves, perhaps its because of the oil based paint that was used years ago. The stucco guy wants to pressure wash off the mold (with 10% bleach), and then box in the eaves (to make a smooth surface), and then stucco over them.
Im worried that the remaining spores will just grow inside the boxed-in eaves, and I wont be able to see it, or get at it again with a pressure washer.
Also, I see some boxed-in eaves with vents. Does this help prevent mold by drying out the inside, or exacerbate the problem by providing an opening for air and moisture?
Is it best to sand blast off the oil-based paint, re-prime the wood, and use a latex acrylic paint, and leave the eaves exposed?
Thanks for any insights.
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Hi again.
As a picture is worth a thousand words, I attach some photos of my eaves.
There is no attic above them--so would it be OK to box them in without venting? Would covering them in stucco prevent moisture and air from getting inside boxed-in eaves, such that there would not be mold growth inside? Or should I paint them (e.g., with Messmer's acrylic anti-mold exterior paint), and leave them exposed for periodic cleaning?
Thank you for any advice.
I think they look good open
They have mildicide that you can add to paint. You might want to bleach it good and then try some out to see of it works in your situation. A lot of times they water the paint down so much that it doesn't seal the wood adequately. I've noticed mildew and mold grow on those type of jobs more easily.
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Sept. 17, 2012
CHICAGO - Sophomore goalkeeper Monica Gonyo was named Horizon League Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. Gonyo earned the award after holding South Dakota to a tie game on Friday night and later posting her second shutout of the season against Bowling Green on Sunday.
The Horizon League weekly honor is the first of Gonyo's career, coming after the sophomore made nine saves last week, playing 200 minutes in goal and helping Loyola to a 1-1 double overtime tie against South Dakota and a 1-0 win against Bowling Green. This is the second time a Loyola women's soccer player has been recognized with player of the week honors this season after Ana Claudia Michelini won Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 10.
"Monica was fantastic on Sunday against Bowling Green," said head coach Barry Bimbi. "We were missing six regulars and we needed her to be strong and dominant. She showed up and played and the Horizon League recognized her for it. It's a great accomplishment for her and for the program."
Loyola continues play this Friday, Sept. 21, hosting Cleveland State at 7 p.m. before travelling to Indiana State on Sunday, Sept. 23.


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Makabu to defend WBC silver belt against Eric Fields
By Ron Jackson
Ilunga Makabu, aims to become number one contender for the WBC cruiserweight belt when he defends his WBC silver belt against American Eric Fields at the Emperors Palace near Kempton Park on Saturday night. The winner of this bout could challenge WBC champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk of Poland in a clash for the WBC belt and much is at stake for the South African based Makabu from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Makabu, 25, who is ranked at number four by the WBC, has an outstanding record of 14 wins and 1 loss with 13 wins coming inside the distance. All but two of his fights have been in South Africa with his only loss coming against Khayeni Hlungwane on his debut in June 2008. The well conditioned Makabu won the vacant World Boxing Federation cruiserweight belt in November 2011 when he stopped Pedro Otas in the eleventh round and has been most impressive in his last two fights in Monaco with wins over Tamas Lodi (tko 3) and Dmytro Kucher (pts 12) for the vacant WBC cruiserweight belt.
The 31-year-old Fields 22-1; 16 from Ardmore, Oklahoma who is ranked at number twenty six by the WBC made his pro debut in July 2006 and suffered his only loss in April 2008 against the highly rated Ola Afolabi for the vacant WBO NABO cruiserweight title.
In his only bout this year he won on a fifth round retirement against Alexis Meijas who suffered a badly cut left eye and was not able to continue. The judges for the fight are Lilian Olero (Kenya), Lateef Muiss (Nigeria), Sazi Xamlashe (South Africa) and the referee will be Robin Dolpierre of France.
In the main supporting bout Ryno Liebenberg (12-0, 8) of South Africa takes on the 32-year-old Gabriel Ramirez (13-4-1, 7) from Buenos Aires, Argentina in a clash for the vacant WBC International light heavyweight title.
In his most recent fight on June 15 this year Liebenberg, 29, won a foul-filled gruelling affair against Johnny Muller for the vacant IBO Inter-Continental light heavyweight title.
Ramirez who has been fighting as a pro for seven years has never fought beyond six rounds except for his fight against Mauricio Robert Caceda in November last year when he won the interim WBC Latino ,light heavyweight title on points over ten rounds.
Former IBO strawweight champion, 30 year-old Nkosinathi Joyi 23-2-1nc; 16 who lost to Hekkie Budler in June for the IBO strawweight belt moves up to light flyweight when he takes on Benezer Alolod 12-4-4; 2 from the Philippines for the WBC International title in a battle of southpaws.
The light punching Alolod, 22, won the vacant WBC title in September last year when he stopped Ryu Onigashima in five rounds and made a successful defence against Rey Loreto on a technical split seven round decision over Rey Loreto after an accidental clash of heads.
Tshepang Mohale 9-6; 8 defends his South African light heavyweight title against Johnny Muller 13-3-2; 10 in a return match over 12 rounds.
Mohale won the title in June 2011 when he stopped Muller in three rounds.
In the opening bout of the evening junior flyweights Meshack Mathebula and Thabang Ramgole meet over six rounds.


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By Declan Taylor
Arsène Wenger does not think his side are in the position to "choose" their competitions this season.
Like the other 'big four' managers, Wenger sometimes fields fringe players in the FA Cup, preferring to rest his stars for Premier League and European fixtures. But the 59-year-old does not think that Arsenal can afford that luxury this season and was keen to keep confidence high with a win against Championship side Plymouth Argyle in the Third Round.
After watching his nigh-on full-strength XI overcome their visitors at Emirates Stadium on Saturday the Frenchman admitted that progress in both the FA Cup and the Champions League would give him a "choice to make". But, for now, the manager regards the FA Cup as a genuine silverware opportunity.
"I feel that we are not, at the moment, in a position where we can choose the competitions," said the manager. "If that happens we will do it later but at the moment I felt it was just important for the Club and the team to go through.
"I feel that slowly the team is coming up again and growing in confidence and I didn't want to cut that confidence. I was conscious that it was a difficult game first of all and, secondly, we couldn't afford to slip up here, at home, in the Third Round because we have had enough negative publicity.
"You could see that, with some results like Chelsea and Manchester City, that it's very tight, and our game was not easy.
"If you go through to the Champions League Quarter Finals and then to the Semi Finals, then you have a choice to make between the FA Cup and the Champions League. But, at the moment, we are not in that position."
Even if Wenger had wanted to rest more of his established players against the Pilgrims the lengthy injury list at Emirates Stadium meant that his hands were tied.
"On the other hand I didn't have too much choice," explained the manager. "If you see what I had on the bench, I rested one player in [Emmanuel] Adebayor, but apart from that I didn't rest many.
"At the moment we have Denilson out and Song out and when they are back we will be maybe a bit stronger. But we are a bit short at the moment with long-term injuries. Cesc Fabregas was not expected, and Rosicky and Walcott as well coming back in March only, and that's a lot."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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