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This Sunday, New York Times business columnist Randall Stross devoted his column to dissing the U.S wireless industry for doubling the cost of text messages to consumers to 20 cents from 10 cents. But what really got Stross lathered was his claim that the cost of transmitting text messages is far less than the public supposedly assumes.
Stross backed up his argument by quoting Srinivasan Keshav, a computer science professor at the University of Waterloo, who said that "it doesn't cost the carrier much more to transmit a hundred million messages than a million." Stross also noted that 20 class action lawsuits have been filed around the the country against AT&T and other carriers, alleging price-fixing for text messaging services.
Stross is not only flat out wrong, but his argument is overly simplistic and suggests that he doesn't really understand the economics or business model of the wireless industry.
Let me explain.
First off, it costs more to send more text messages—contrary to what Stross and Keshav claim. Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Sprint declined to speak with Stross. But James Gerace, a spokesman for Verizon Wireless, told me in an email that the company "had to invest an additional $200 million in the network just to accommodate the '08 volume in text messaging." That is not chump change.
"This op-ed is bunk," wrote Gerace, adding that he sees the Times story as an example of "trial lawyers placing it looking for a new revenue stream."
Second, Stross totally discounts the price of wireless spectrum, which is really, really expensive. In the most recent spectrum auction, wireless carriers and other technology companies paid an astounding $19.6 billion to acquire the nation's most desirable remaining airwaves. Yes, Stross mentions that the "carriers pay dearly for the rights to use" spectrum. But in the next breadth he writes off the cost by noting that text messages are "free riders" that piggyback on the control channel of the wireless network.
This gets me to my last point. Stross doesn't seem to grasp the current economics of the wireless biz. Here's the deal. The voice side of the business is becoming increasingly commoditized. So the future success of the industry hinges on the ability of carriers to grow the revenue they get from data services such as text messaging, wireless web surfing and wireless applications.
That's the fundamental reason why carriers have doubled the price of text messages from 10 cents to 20 cents over the last few years. I have no idea if the carriers engaged in price fixing. If they did, they should be punished. But there is a legitimate economic reason why they have raised prices for individual text messages.
Even if the marginal cost of sending text messages declines or is less than the public assumes (I'm hard-pressed to believe the public has thought much about this), carriers have to find a way to pay for their expensive investments in spectrum and network technology that allow them to create speedier new services that keep and attract new customers. Raising the cost of text messaging is part of the price we pay to fund innovation.
Now, don't get me wrong. I don't like price increases as much as anyone. And I wasn't happy when my provider, Verizon Wireless, jacked up those prices. However, all of the carriers offer customers volume discounts on text messages. And there are varying levels. You don't have to buy an unlimited plan for $10 or $15 a month. I signed up for a program that gives me 250 text messages for $5 a month, and I am happy with it. That's 2 cents per message.
What does Stross want the carriers to do? Does he want the government to fix the prices of text messaging? The U.S. wireless industry has grown in large part due to its relative lack of regulation. Micro-managing prices would be a horrible idea, and discourage future investment in broadband technology the nation sorely needs.
Perhaps Stross believes that the industry has seen too much consolidation. But he doesn't come out and say that explicitly. Some economists and public policy wonks have argued that multiple telecom mergers and acquisitions have led to higher prices and hurt the competitiveness of the U.S. communications industry.
Point is, there are plenty of reasons to criticize the U.S. wireless industry. Poor customer service, over-control of their networks, and shady marketing tactics are just a few of the industry's problems. But giving them a hard time for raising the price of a valuable and popular service should not be one of them.


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There are 71 comments on the Sentinel & Enterprise story from Jan 12, 2011, titled Devens solar plant to shutter - Sentinel & Enterprise. In it, Sentinel & Enterprise reports that:Evergreen Solar Inc. -- one of the region's largest employers -- announced Tuesday that it will close its manufacturing plant in Devens after a year of shifting its manufacturing to China.
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#2 Jan 12, 2011
So our tax dollars effectively subsidized their expansion in China. Do these people have allegiance to anything other than money? The state needs to hold the CEO of Evergreen accountable for this.
Since: Apr 09
#3 Jan 12, 2011
Way to go Patrick and the legislature. Try and get the $58 million back. You can't get blood from a stone.
What's next in store ?
#4 Jan 12, 2011
Massachusetts takes it in the shorts again. Not only will the Commonwealth get their money back but hundreds of jobs have been lost. Awful! Someone needs to be held accountable.
#5 Jan 12, 2011
Sorry, meant Commonwealth will not get their money back.
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#6 Jan 12, 2011
The gorverment needs to start taxing these large corporate when they want to sell a product in a US which is not made in the US. No wonder we are out of work in this country. 1 trillion dollar to stimulate the economy will not help when we are moving our plant to China.
#7 Jan 12, 2011
If our politicians had used the millions to reduce the cost of living and doing business in Massachusetts it might have helped, instead they used it to fill peoples pockets for a return you can be sure.
Is this surprise, should'nt be, people are leaving Mass in groves, and our elected leaders still do not get it.
Since: Apr 09
#8 Jan 12, 2011
Hey it could have been worse, Patrick offered $78 million to Evergreen, they settled for $58 million.
And the CEO got a bonus also! Wonder what our local senators and state reps have to say about this ?
#9 Jan 12, 2011
There is ONLY one solution to leveling the playing field with China, Tariffs for ALL goods. We are NEVER going to be able to manufacture and compete again with them as our standard of living cannot return to 1950 standards.
Let's be honest with ourselves, there isn't a single American, no matter whether they call themselves Democrat or Republican, who has any desire to go backwards and accept a lower wage or standard of living in this country anymore.
So the only solution is to TAX the hell out of those who are dumping product well below cost. Think about it, can China afford to stop selling all their cheaply made products to us? Who else is going to continue to fill all these box stores around the country with cheap electronics, toys and household goods. If you combine all the other countries in the world, we still purchase more from them. They currently need our dollars and our economy to continue to move forward for their expansion. If the money stops there will be unrest in their streets as they have to keep a billion people occupied and they can't afford to place them all in military uniform either. Their younger generation is also softer and has already gotten use to western gadgets and our way of life. It's time for both parties in congress to take a hard line and place tariffs on all Chinese made goods. Only then will you see American jobs return when it's no longer an advantage for the greedy American CEO's and Boards among us to profit by outsourcing our jobs!
#10 Jan 12, 2011
These green power sources cannot stand alone. They need to be heavily subsidized for years to come.
The country needs to transition to natural gas and off of oil until solar, wind ,batteries etc can be made for the competitive market @ 20 years or so.
Hybrids.... Where do you think you get the power when you plug it into an outlet in your house? More than likely a coal or oil fired power source.
People try to do the right thing but sometimes do not follow the money to the end of the road.
#11 Jan 12, 2011
Bill Clinton got this outsourcing ball rolling but I blame the GOP just as much as they fully support shipping jobs overseas!
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Sorry for all affected
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American Taxpayer - I'm with you for the tarif on Chinese goods. I am also for lowering ALL wages of the entire company's personnel so that cost per unit is lowered (company makes not as much profit) and those manufacturering jobs stay in my backyard.
My idea would require that middle & upper management salaries would take more of a reduction and the big cheeses would take a higher reduction than all levels of management.
The goal must be to keep the manufacturering jobs in the Commonwealth!
#14 Jan 12, 2011
The pols are going to allow anything to happen as they kowtow to multi-national global corporations.
But, we, the consumers, are the addicts feeding them all with our money. As long as we want to buy the cheapest dollars goods, we are part of the self-inflicted problem.
We are also the best part of a solution.
#15 Jan 12, 2011
Like anyone that buys a lottery ticket or shoots dice at the tables, its a roll of the dice. You would take those chances too, especially with all the legal protections and conditions built into the contract.
OUR representatives with the concurrence of the majority elected executive branch took a shot. I am pretty sure that the 800 that have jobs for the last X years and their families, are grateful for that shot.
Now, we need to get OUR reps and the Executive Branch motivated to bring their magical skills of wheelin'-an-a-dealin' to bear and as the movie actor said, "Make [Evergreen] and offer they cannot refuse."
Kinda sings, don't it.
#16 Jan 12, 2011
It's no surprise, with 30 panels on your roof and 8 batteries in the basement you might be able to power a 40 watt light bulb. It's a sham and all about $. Now lets spend millions on windmills, oh sorry not windy today so no power.
#17 Jan 12, 2011
I read about this happening months ago, why are people so surprised now?
#18 Jan 12, 2011
I was surprised when they announced building their plant in Devens, producing what was becoming a commodity product in MA with our high cost of doing business seemed to be ill-conceived from the get-go. It is hard for $16/hr to compete with $6/day. Well, it did serve to employ hundreds of people building the facility for a while and help our own mini-Obama tout bringing green jobs to the area. They faced a fierce battle from the beginning, and if silicon were as scarce as it were in 2008, they might have had a better cost advantage.
One poster mentioned putting tariffs on all imported goods. There is something more powerful and effective than that, and doesn't require the Govt to get involved. Vote with YOUR pocketbook. Never underestimate the collective power of the American consumer. Look at labels before you buy. If product A is made in China and costs $5 and product B costs $7 but is made in USA (or Canada or Europe where people are paid living wages and have high standards of safety and pollution control) make the 'investment' in the American made good. It it tough to find products NOT made in China in many instances, but they do exist. If 50M people shifted even $200/yr from China made junk to US products the impact would be $10 Billion of US production which would mean 1000's of jobs.
One thing the Govt could do is to rewrite the tax credits. They should make a provision that is USA made panels are used, the tax credit is the 30%, but for non-USA the tax credit is 20%. That 10% would not been seen as protectioist but give an extra bit of help to domestic producers
#19 Jan 12, 2011
This country has always been the leader in technology, science, etc. We can continue to be a leader as long as we look out for ourselves. I'm for buying made in USA. The trouble is that some people have to make a salary that is way beyond what an individual requires to love a good life. I see some of the executives and others makiing millions where the average American makes far less. American is becoming the land of the rich and the less fortunate. We never question the salaries of individuals makinig millions and that includes sports players. Try to take your family to a game and the tickets are expensive. Everybody wants big money. I'm saying to go back to the 1950s but when does all of it stop?
America and Americans need to change the attitude and way of thinking. It's not about how much money you make, what or what expensive things you do. Life is not a competitive race. Life is a human(e) race. A fair race inwhich all are equal condenders and the rules are fair for all. Time to get back to our values and what America truly stands for.
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Every dollar the taxpayers gavce these clowns should be returned, 800- hard working people screwed again
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Important : Always consult your physician for recognized
medical treatments. The information on this page is for educational
purposes, and should not be viewed as a substitute for legally
licensed medical/dental professional advice.
Mercury exposure from mercury
dental fillings, also known as "silver" fillings and
"amalgams", is a life long threat. When a person chews,
drinks, swallows and breathes, mercury released from dental fillings
is absorbed by the lungs and the linings of the digestive system
into the bloodstream. As they corrode, mercury fillings release
ionized mercury into the saliva, tooth pulp, and gum tissues
leading to the digestive system and bloodstream.
There has been a long running debate over the safety of these
dental fillings. Dental industry trade representatives, most
notably the American Dental Association (ADA) have long denied
that there is any detrimental effects from the use of mercury
in repairing dental cavities.
For more than a century, the ADA has contended that once a
mercury amalgam filling has "cured", the mercury is
chemically bound, and cannot escape the filling. This speculation
has always been at odds with the commonplace observation that
mercury fillings "wear out"; corroding, eroding, breaking,
and falling out of the teeth - requiring replacement with new
fillings over time.
Recently, evidence has come forward that soundly refutes the
contention/speculation that the mercury "stays put"
in the fillings. (Please see our page: Dental
Mercury Exposure).
The center of debate over safety has now switched to the question
of "how much mercury exposure does it take to become ill
?". Most of the classical work establishing mercury as a
potent neuro-toxin has come from acute, that is high dose, short
duration exposures. Such exposures demonstrate high levels of
mercury in blood and urine, and are the basis of present diagnostic
standards for mercury toxicity.
Many current investigators have come to believe that chronic
low-dose exposure - small amounts over a long time - such as
is received from mercury dental fillings follow a different dynamic.
Because of the strong attraction for molecules containing
sulfur, low doses of mercury clear from the blood quickly taking
residence in the body in an immobilized and not easily detected
state. Traditional diagnostic methods and standards for acute
mercury toxicity are inadequate for determining health dysfunctions
arising from long term low-dose exposure to mercury via dental
Recent scientific investigations have shown that persons suffering
from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) commonly demonstrate immune
T-cells that are programmed to react against mercury and other
dental metals. (Please see our page: MELISA
and Dental Metals)
Independent researchers have also shown that CFS sufferers
have continuously activated immune systems, though a long sought
viral cause for this activation still cannot be identified.
Immune sensitization against mercury and other dental metals
changes the nature of the discussion regarding the safety of
dental metals. Acute exposure criteria no longer apply when the
immune system is directly involved. The standard of practice
in allergic immunology is to avoid the substance that stimulates
the immune system.
Below we outline what we have gathered from various sources,
including researchers and those practicing dentistry and medicine,
regarding the resolution of dental mercury and/or dental metal
caused illness.
1. Diagnosing metal caused illness. Every commonly
used method of diagnosing dental metal caused illness has problems.
Hair tests can show elevated mercury, but very rarely show enough
mercury to meet acute exposure standards. Urine studies are also
insufficient to agree with acute exposure criteria. Even with
a chelation challenge, persons who are not ill will often show
similar levels of mercury as those who are ill and suspecting
their dental fillings.
We are left with only two methods of diagnosing dental metal
caused illness that appear logical, supported by the objective
Process of elimination. When all other potential causes
have been eliminated, then the teeth at long last become suspect.
If you have mercury dental fillings in your teeth you have a
significantly increased mercury exposure over what you would
receive from food, water, and air.
You don't need hair, urine or blood studies to determine that
you are exposed to mercury- just count your fillings in the mirror.
All dental metals release small amounts of their metal in the
mouth under normal conditions. Mercury amalgams are reliably
exposing the person to mercury on a near constant basis - the
more amalgam surfaces, the greater the exposure.
You are immune exposed to all the dental metals in your mouth.
However, that fact alone doesn't mean you are immune sensitized
to any of the metals.
People ultimately act on faith and hope to remove their mercury
dental fillings when following a process of elimination. After
taking that leap of faith many have found relief and certainty
of cause by their own progress towards better health. Though
it is only seldom that mercury-amalgam removal alone will result
in a total restoration of health.
MELISA® Test. Melisa is presently the only objective
test in our awareness that provides direct evidence for illness
caused by exposure to mercury and other dental metals. Lymphocytes
don't lie or imagine, they swell up and multiply when stimulated
with the metal or pathogen they are programmed to remember.
2. Detoxifying the teeth. Whether a person is receiving
toxicity from a mercury buildup, or immune stimulation from an
immune sensitized metal, the first step towards recovering health
is to remove the metal sources. This especially includes the
mercury and nickel, and possibly other metals found in dental
Safe removal of mercury fillings is an important consideration.
Drilling can cause a large one-time exposure of mercury vapor.
Mercury vapor is poisonous, and can cause a worsening of problems
if allowed to be added to your other exposures. 80% of mercury
vapor breathed into the lungs enters the bloodstream where it
freely travels to the brain and other vital organs and tissues.
A rubber dam properly installed during drilling
will slow the rate mercury vapor directly enters the tissues
of the mouth, will stop amalgam particles from going down the
throat, and will funnel mercury vapor out of your mouth.
Suction under the rubber dam will remove mercury
vapor that accumulates underneath the dam. A rubber dam doesn't
stop mercury vapor, it slows it down so that the vapor produced
by the high speed drill doesn't impell directly into the mouth
Breathing from a respirator becomes essential
to reduce exposure since the opening to the mouth is in the immediate
area where your nostrils draw air. Using the rubber dam will
protect the mouth and throat tissues while increasing the mercury
vapor available for nostril breathing.
There are other considerations that don't have a wide consensus,
such as the order the fillings should be removed, and how much
to do in one sitting. These are important individual considerations
for you and your physician(s) to work out.
3. Go to metal-free dental restoration materials. All
ceramic systems are now becoming widely available. These have
the highly desirable attribute of not corroding and releasing
any metals into the mouth.
Metal-free is the standard of care for those suffering "amalgam
illness" in Sweden. Even with a MELISA test you cannot determine
what metals you will become immune sensitized against. Persons
with immune sensitivity to one metal have much higher odds of
developing a similar sensitivity to another metal.
If you are acting on a process of elimination and without
certain knowledge from a MELISA test, then you are further increasing
your odds of a positive outcome by eliminating all metals - since
you cannot know which ones or how many you are reacting against.
It is very common to be sensitized to more than one dental metal.
Every metal used in dentistry, including gold, titanium, and
platinum, has been demonstrated to cause a T-cell mediated immune
allergy in some people.
Nickel, a common base metal used in low cost crowns and as
a hardening agent in expensive gold crowns, causes immune sensitivity
the most often, mercury is the next most reactive metal. Even
gold has a 1 in 3 chance of becoming an immune irritant for a
CFS sufferer.
We are aware of a case where a person became immune sensitized
to gold after having all amalgams removed with nickel-free gold
alloy crowns installed for the first time.
Gold sensitivity was demonstrated by bleeding gums in association
with the gold crowns, and a ring finger rash from a previously
tolerated gold ring. This person was objectively demonstrated
to be immune sensitized to gold, nickel, and mercury via subsequent
MELISA® testing.
4. Restore normal metabolism. Many of the symptoms
arising from "amalgam illness" are believed to result
from a persistent immune activation wasting away nutritional
resources, and direct disturbances in trace mineral metabolism.
Depletion of intracellular glutathione stores are a common
result of extended immune activation and from extended mercury
exposure. This depletion can be directly related to symptoms
of poor immune response and symptoms of hypothyroidism (low thyroid),
among many other problems.
In a healthy state the body's stores of glutathione come to
the defense by binding circulating mercury as it oxidizes, and
carrying the metal in the waste flow via the liver and kidneys.
A slow down in this natural process may be the first step in
immune sensitization, allowing mercury levels to build to a level
that enrages the immune system.
An activated immune system further consumes body stores of
glutathione, possibly leaving the body even more sensitive and
with less defense against the continuous exposure of toxic dental
Restoring intracellular glutathione, antioxidants, B-vitamins,
and rare trace minerals are the long term remedy for many of
the symptoms of "amalgam illness". Metabolic restoration
can begin even when the suspect metals are still in the teeth.
For some people, IV preparations of nutrients will be required
at first to by-pass disrupted digestion and absorption.
Others can go straight to much less expensive oral supplements
such as "Defense & Replenish"
and "Glutathione Precursors"
from CFS Nutrition.
5. Reduce the body burden of mercury. There are several
drugs and at least one nutrient that seem quite effective in
enhancing the body's detoxification rate of extracellular mercury.
Each of these are described as a "dithiol" compound.
DMPS is an experimental drug, legally available in the USA
only from medical researchers under special FDA license.
DMSA is available for prescription under a general FDA approval,
though its primary approval is for eliminating a body burden
of lead, not mercury.
Alpha lipoic acid is a naturally occurring compound found
in very small amounts in potatoes and other foods, and is available
over-the-counter as a food supplement.
In doses able to heavily influence the excretion of mercury,
all of these compounds have anecdotal problem reports. One reason
that seems likely is the further disregulation of important trace
minerals caused by these powerful chelating agents. Dithiols
pull strongly on essential minerals and not just heavy metals
like mercury and lead.
You should know there is an ongoing controversy regarding
the safety of dithiol chelators and the use of DMPS in particular.
Visit Jana's DMPS Backfire
website for information you may not recieve at a DMPS chelation
It has been our observation that people wo are on a more sure
metabolic footing nutritionally seem to cope with chelation drugs
The safest strategy we know for mercury detoxification is
to rely upon the body's natural glutathione pathway. This strategy
is based on chronic use of 3-5 grams of Glutathione Precursor
amino acids per day for periods of months. Glutathione's role
is detoxification, blunting the toxicity of mercury, and excretion
of mercury out of the body. Glutathione excretion of mercury
is slower than with chelating agents, but beleived to be much
safer providing a person with the other benefits of increased
glutathione in the process.
For more aggressive strategies in enhancing mercury excretion
we strongly suggest you consult a physician with a proven record
of success in chelating heavy metals while avoiding "backfires",
restoring their patients to a more normal health.


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Delaware, Ohio (The Weekly Vice) - Elizabeth Unk, a 38-year-old Worthington doctor, was jailed after she allegedly hit a pedestrian while driving under the influence of alcohol.
According to the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office, on September 12th, Unk was driving her 2007 Chrysler Pacifica on U.S. 23 and Green Meadows Drive when she reportedly struck a bicyclist riding on the side of the road. The man, identified as Dominick Schiavone, sustained serious injuries from the collision.
Investigators say when officers arrived on the scene, they noted that there was "moderate contact damage", and the windshield of doctor Unk's vehicle was smashed.
Officers determined that Unk was driving while intoxicated at the time of the accident and she was apprehended. Test results later showed Unk's blood-alcohol level to be twice the legal limit.
Unk was booked into jail and charged with one felony count of vehicular assault and two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Her license was subsequently suspended.
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Improvement in the markets for securities and commodities exerted a favorable influence on the course of prices on the Cotton Exchange here yesterday. The list advanced more than $1 a bale and ended with net gains of 19 to 29 points.
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Location: Animal Biosciences & Biotechnology LaboratoryTitle: New observations regarding staging turkey embryos from oviposition through primitive streak formation Author
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Submitted to: Avian Biology Research
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/23/2014
Publication Date: 6/11/2014
Citation: Bakst, M.R., Wade, A.J. 2014. New observations regarding staging turkey embryos from oviposition through primitive streak formation. Avian Biology Research. 7(2):99-105. Interpretive Summary: When fertilized turkey eggs are stored in a cool room for longer than a week, which is a common industry practice, embryo mortality will rise. Longer periods of egg storage produce correspondingly higher rates of embryo mortality. In the course of determining the stage of development of turkey embryos isolated from fresh and stored eggs before and after incubation, we observed that descriptions of turkey embryos proposed 20 years ago did not correspond to our observations with eggs from modern day turkey breeders. Our observations of embryos from fresh, unincubated eggs revealed embryos less advanced developmentally than those observed 20 years ago. Differences in embryo development were also observed after incubation at different time intervals. Based on our new observations, a revised table describing the step-wise development of the turkey embryo was presented. This research will benefit other poultry scientists attempting to reduce embryo mortality associated with egg storage and embryologists interested in defining what genes are associated with each sequential stage of embryo development.
Technical Abstract: The normal developmental sequence of the turkey embryo from the initial cleavage divisions through hypoblast formation has been described previously in eleven separate stages based on the progressive morphological differentiation of the embryo (Gupta and Bakst, 1993). However, in recent preliminary studies, our attempts to apply their staging procedure to describe the stages of embryo development were not successful. Therefore, we re-evaluated the development sequence of the turkey using eggs obtained from modern day commercial lines. Embryos from unincubated eggs and eggs incubated at different time intervals up to 25 hr were examined. In contrast to observations by Gupta and Bakst (1993), embryos from unincubated eggs lacked an area pellucida (AP) but were characterized by dense clusters of cells that did not begin to dissipate and begin forming the AP until after 3-4 hr of incubation. We also found that Koller's sickle may or may not be present prior to and during hypoblast formation. Based on these new observations, a revised development table including the above observations was presented that more accurately reflects the morpho-differentiation of the modern commercial turkey embryo.


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Doodle 4 Google
Doodle 4 Google is a competition open to K 12 students of U.S.
schools to create their own Google doodle. Google hosts this program
each year to encourage and celebrate the creativity of young people.
This year's theme is "If I could travel in time, I'd visit..." Students
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June 13, 2017 10:30 AMANGOLA – A guard and a visitor at the notorious state pen are facing charges for, on separate occasions, trying to smuggle drugs into the prison. Details of the arrests were released Tuesday. State prison officials said the smuggling operations were busted within 24 hours – the most recent... more »
Mexico judge says 'El Chapo' extradition may proceed
May 9, 2016 1:55 PMMEXICO CITY - A Mexican judge says the extradition of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman can move ahead, but the country's foreign ministry must still approve it and the defense can appeal. The federal Judiciary Council said Monday the judge had agreed that the legal requirements laid out in... more »
Elayn Hunt Correctional cadet arrested for smuggling goods for inmates
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US steps up attacks on Islamic State oil trucks in Syria
November 23, 2015 11:51 AMWASHINGTON - The U.S. military is accelerating its attacks on tanker trucks used by the Islamic State to haul oil for its lucrative smuggling operations. A U.S. spokesman in Baghdad said Monday that the U.S. hit 283 oil tanker trucks in eastern Syria on Saturday as part of a concerted... more »
Illinois man sentenced in Louisiana for turtle smuggling
August 6, 2015 11:11 AMNEW ORLEANS - A federal judge in New Orleans has sentenced an Illinois man to more than three years in prison for attempting to buy threatened turtles captured in violation of state law. The U.S. Attorney's Office says 35-year-old Keith Cantore, of Monee, Illinois, was sentenced Wednesday and was... more »
Migration spotlights Mexican 'coyote' smugglers
July 21, 2014 2:11 AMTECUN UMAN, Guatemala - Human smuggling is a high-risk, often high-yield business, with migrants in Latin America paying $5,000-$10,000 each for the long, illegal journey in the care of smugglers. Smugglers, known as "coyotes," say they must pay off officials, gangs operating on trains and drug cartels controlling the routes... more »
Smuggling suspect bonds out of jail
July 18, 2014 1:55 PMBATON ROUGE - A man accused of taking part in an smuggling ring that brought ingredients to make synthetic marijuana into Louisiana from China bonded out of jail Friday. Tim Tran posted bond around noon and left the West Baton Rouge Parish jail. Federal Magistrate Judge Stephen Riedlinger... more »
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Greece: Smuggling boats capsize, 18 migrants drown
May 5, 2014 7:22 AMATHENS, Greece - Greece's coast guard says it has recovered 14 bodies from inside a capsized migrant smuggling boat, bringing the total number of dead in the incident to 18. The yacht and a dinghy crammed with dozens of immigrants trying to enter Greece illegally capsized before dawn Monday off... more »
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By Patrick Falby, AFP Monday, July 21, 2008, 12:00 am TWN
PHNOM PENH -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen lost an eye as a Khmer Rouge guerrilla in the 1970s, but later abandoned the movement in his own ruthless drive to secure power and undercut all his rivals.
The 55-year-old premier has vowed to remain Cambodia's head of state until he is 90, and has been on top so long that many fear the country will collapse if he is suddenly removed.
Voters appear unlikely to end Hun Sen's 23-year rule when they go to the polls on July 27, with his Cambodian People's Party (CPP) expected to romp to victory.
His confidence is so complete that he has taken the unusual tactic of not campaigning for his re-election.
"I will not participate during the campaign. I don't want to face confrontation because during that time of year many people will criticize the CPP," he said.
And yet Hun Sen's presence is felt everywhere.
Outside of campaign season, Hun Sen appears in public almost every day. He is flown throughout the countryside in his helicopter to give televised speeches at the openings of pagodas, schools and bridges.
The message: Hun Sen brought you this.
"If I vote for a new political party, there might be chaos," said Say Phumivaun, a 19-year-old student from western Battambang province, voicing a familiar sentiment.
To rural villagers, Hun Sen is also the Cambodian everyman. His sharp, populist wit and humble upbringing making him one of their own.
He often veers from prepared remarks — launching into coarsely-worded rants against phantom coups, arrogant foreigners or international demands for reform.
Born the third of six children to peasant farmers in central Cambodia, Hun Sen moved to the capital Phnom Penh at age 12, where he was so poor he was forced to live in a Buddhist pagoda while attending school.
When Cambodia fell into civil war in 1970, he became a foot soldier for what later emerged as the Khmer Rouge — the genocidal regime behind Cambodia's killing fields.
Hun Sen claims he opposed the Khmer Rouge as early as 1975. But he remained with the movement, losing an eye in the fighting and rising to the rank of deputy regional commander.
He married field nurse Bun Rany in a mass ceremony in 1976, but fled a year later to Vietnam as the regime that killed up to two million people was consumed by its own paranoia, purging thousands.
Hun Sen returned in 1978 with other Cambodian defectors and Vietnamese troops who pushed the Khmer Rouge into the country's far northwest, where fighting lasted for another two decades.
He quickly rose to the top of the Hanoi-installed government of the 1980s, becoming the world's youngest prime minister in 1985.
As his country emerged from conflict, he abandoned the communist dogma of his Vietnamese patrons, embracing the free market and seeking out alliances with more powerful nations.
Today, the strongman has maneuvered his country from civil war into a position of growing regional influence and an avid partner with China and the United States.
Garment exports and tourism have brought double-digit economic growth, but Cambodia remains one of the world's poorest countries.
His administration is mired in corruption and Hun Sen is frequently the target of criticism that he tramples basic rights to keep his grip on power.
In 1993, he manhandled victory away from the country's royalists following Cambodia's first elections, backed by the United Nations.
He secured a power-sharing deal with the royalists, but ultimately ousted them in a bloody 1997 coup.
Hundreds of people were killed in the run-up to elections the following year. Protests against Hun Sen's victory were put down violently.
The last national election in 2003 was far less violent, but plunged the kingdom into a year of political stalemate as parties wrangled over forming a coalition.
This year's campaign is much calmer than the past, possibly because Hun Sen no longer faces any major rivals.
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Alan Belcher a long way from 2006
Alan Belcher used to look at fighting a lot differently back around the time of his UFC debut in 2006.
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Hello and welcome to the Rotary Club of Pinner. I am Barbara Rees the President for 2016/17. I was invited to become a Rotarian in 2000; sixteen years is a long time, however some of my fellow Rotarians have served their community for forty plus years.
Choosing to become a Rotarian was one of the best decisions I have made. It has made me very aware of the appalling conditions and traumas that humanity have to face in this country and world wide.
Pinner Rotary Club has a good reputation in Pinner and the surrounding boroughs for the regular events and fundraising we do for the local community. More information can be found under "What do Pinner Rotarians do".
Having served as a President before, I know what the next 12 months will involve. I am looking forward to my year and I consider it a great honour to be invited to be the President of Pinner Rotary Club.
My Chosen Charity is the London Air Ambulance. If you would like to find out more then please visit londonsairambulance.co.uk.
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We are part of an international non-political, non-religious organisation, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotarians are volunteers who work locally, nationally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, eradicate polio and much more, all under the Rotary motto of 'Service Above Self'.
The Pinner Rotary Club raises money for local and international charities by organising various events, this includes support for major Rotary initiatives such as Shelterbox and the eradication of polio.
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- Meal for Two - annual fundraising event with prizes of meals for two at local restaurants.
- Rotary Youth Speaks - schools debating competition.
- Pinner's St George's Day celebration including the wheelbarrow race in the High Street.
- Santa's Sleigh which visits local streets and raises money for charity
- Nower Hill High School - Crumless & Eastman Awards for Music Performance & Composition, and also for Community Service.
- Libraries for young offenders - helped to establish two libraries for young offenders.
- Pinner Pantomime Night - fun on a dark chilly evening as Christmas approaches, Pinner Rotary organises Santa's Grotto.
- Pinner House - provides sheltered accommodation for the elderly.
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Captain Kirk is my doggy daddy and he is one CAPTAIN FANTASTIC !!
For his birthday, meme planned a wonderful outing for us all on the star of Jarrell Cove in the Galaxy of Shelton on the earth base, Washington. Jarrell Cove was an interesting little star, which only allowed launch pads for a mere 20 spaceships. We settled in the first evening in a human type shelter called a tent. It was actually quite comfortable and I had my own window complete for star viewing so I could keep out an eye for any potential alien landings of the evil kind. No aliens were seen that first night, but I did spy quite a few mammal type things called deer. Apparently they were accustomed to other dogs of my kind because they came closer than the length of our spaceship. Meme set up a campfire and brought tasty weiners that doggy daddy heated on sticks. Heidie and I could barely wait to feast on them!
The next day we traveled around a huge body of water called Puget Sound. Many trees and huge rock like structures that Meme referred to as mountains could be seen. We made this adventure primarily to have the opportunity to go to a "Drive-In". Meme and Daddy have taken Heidie and I many times to other drive-ins near our home, but this one was more than a three hour light trip for us, so the camping seemed like an added bonus. Doggy Daddy Kirk finds much enjoyment from viewing "Drive-In" movies in the outdoors upon huge white theater screens surrounded by many other spaceships. It is quite cool to be sure, especially since drive-ins are almost always 'pup-friendly". We watched the movie munching on one of my favorite treats, popcorn, or as I like to refer to it-- PUPcorn! I truly believe it was made more for us pups than humans and its just a part of their wild imagination that anything that should taste so good should ever be saved only for humans.
Camping was a fun filled adventure for this pup and I can definitely say I won't mind the next time we blast off for the drive-in either!
You should have your people check into locations near your earth base.
All those cuties you see hanging out around the vets place are a trap!
They are undercover agents for the secret Vet police. Make a wrong move and they will get you too!
I guess I was a pretty sharp shooter in my prime, but that is hardly a reason to send me to Neuterville. Meme gave me lots of hugs and held me after I came home though so I guess it wasn't all that bad. I'm tough and I really can't see lettin this stop me from my average day of flying off the couch or spring boarding up a flight of stairs, I am a colonial flyer, ya know! But Meme says I should take it easy for a few days so I am restin a bit, staying away from other doggies including that jealous heffer Heidie, and pretty much getting treats and lots of belly rubs. Meme tried putting a warm wet thingee on my peeshooter that night, but I didn't like it much... Its isn't a fire ya know! I guess I will recover and get back to normal by the time we head out for Seattle next weekend but somehow I think I probably won't be doing much random firing anymore. Best save it for the really special times! I'm sure there is something of Heidie's that needs an extra special touch or too!
If you read my last starlog you will recall I am due to go to planet neuter on March 20th. Today has confirmed my final decision that planet neuter is some type of party planet. I mean hey its got dames and I figure they make you check your peeshooter when you get there, just to keep things safe. All I know is Meemee and Doggy spent all day combing and brushing me yesterday and today Doggy Daddy took me to this dogbar called 'the Satin Dog'. Me and a couple of other dogs sat around barkin about the day and then some hot lady came and gave me a bath. She was a blond one alot like Casiopea, WooHooo! she talked sweet to me and brushed me and then gave me a cool haircut to dress me up and make me feel super special. It was a place made in doggie heaven. So I just gotta believe all of this is preparation for my visit to planet neuter. Heidie hinted that I am sure to never foget this place, so it must be some partay!
All I know is that I cannot wait to go back to the Satin Dog again. Wonder if humans have it so good?
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Trailing by six, 41-35, with just over five minutes to play, the Merrimack College football team, led by senior quarterback Joe Clancy (Newburyport, Mass.), orchestrated a drive for the ages that stretched 14 plays for 96 yards before finding classmate Shane Ferguson (Point Pleasant Beach, N.J.) for a three-yard, game-deciding strike, and that was enough to propel the Warriors past reigning Northeast Conference (Div. I) champion Wagner, 42-41, in an unforgettable Friday night battle at Hameline Field.
The Basics
Score: Merrimack 42, Wagner 41
Records: Merrimack 1-0 | Wagner 1-1
Location: Hameline Field | Staten Island, N.Y.
How It Happened
After watching what was once a 15-point advantage evaporate against the host Seahawks, Merrimack bent but did not break, rallying from a 34-28 deficit midway through the fourth quarter to go back ahead by a point, 35-34, on a Clancy strike to classmate Greg Devine (Hanover, Mass.) with 8:15 left in the final frame.
But Wagner would respond on its very next drive, as Northeast Conference star Dominique Williams capped off a nine-play drive with a three-yard scoring run that handed the hosts the lead (41-35) with just over five minutes to play.
That, however, would not deter the Warriors, as Clancy and the Merrimack offense took over from their own five and calmly marched down the field, slicing and dicing through the Seahawks' defense with clutch play after clutch play, highlighted by a 20-yard rush from senior Quinn McDonough (Medford, Mass.) that brought the Warriors into Wagner territory.
After Clancy found sophomore Jere Brown (Freeport, N.Y.) for another 13-yard gain, putting Merrimack in the red zone, Clancy would need just two more plays, and finally, with just over 30 seconds left, Clancy found Ferguson on an out route to the right side, and the slot receiver sliced around the defense and crossed the plane to cap off Merrimack's biggest win in program history.
The Warriors stunned the hosts in the opening 30 minutes, starting with the very first play of the season for the Warriors, a 98-yard kickoff return from McDonough. The senior got a key block, beat his defenders through the gap and took it to the house to give Merrimack an early lead.
Wagner would march back to tie the contest 10 minute later following a Merrimack fumble, but not before the Warriors answered after Clancy found Frankie Dunn (Malden, Mass.) for a 13-yard swing pass around the left side to put Merrimack ahead again to close out the first quarter. Clancy would tack on two more scores, one on the ground and another in the air to Brown to push the Warriors up, 28-10, before the Seahawks conclude the scoring in the first half with a 47-yard field goal, cutting it to 28-13 in favor of the visitors at the break.
Wagner would reel off 21 uncontested points, including back-to-back touchdowns in the third quarter and one at the start of the fourth to give the home side a temporary lead, but that would only set the stage for the wild final eight minutes of regulation that ended with the Warriors on top.
A Closer Look
- Clancy, the nation's leading passer in virtually every category last fall, finished with four touchdowns and 309 yards on a 35-for-50 completion rate
- After holding a 280-134 advantage after the first half in total yards, Merrimack finished with a 433-418 lead in total offense, averaging 5.2 yards per play
- Williams led the Seahawks with 110 yards on the ground and two scores, with quarterback Matt Misley adding two more rushing touchdowns
- Misley finished 16-for-28 with one throwing score and 174 total yards for the hosts
- Brown led all Merrimack receivers with 102 yards, including a game-high 21-yard snag, while junior Nick Zwaan (Longmeadow, Mass.) was a perfect 6-for-6 in point after attempts
Up Next
Merrimack opens up Northeast-10 Conference action a week from tonight, when the Warriors travel to preseason conference favorite American International for a Friday night battle on Sept. 13. Kickoff from Springfield, Mass., is set for 7 p.m.
For continuing coverage of Merrimack College Athletics, visit MerrimackAthletics.com and follow the Warriors on Twitter and on Facebook.


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The G211 quad Ethernet interface is a rugged single Eurocard CompactPCI Serial peripheral board.
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The World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests are on the North Coast. They include Dorrigo National Park near Coffs Harbour; the town is the home of the iconic Big Banana and attractions such as a dolphin show. Qantas and Virgin Australia service Coffs Harbour.
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SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. -- Six people were injured this morning when a car hit a van carrying prison inmates near Peters Creek in Nicholas County.
Aramand Brouillard, of Belva, was driving on W.Va. 39 near the intersection of Peters Creek with a vanload of inmates from the Mount Olive Correctional Complex at about 7:45 a.m. when he was hit head-on by a 2007 Volkswagen Passat driven by William Hanshaw of Summersville, according to a press release from the Nicholas County Sheriff's Department.
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Following our story on defined benefit superannuation schemes and the new simplified super changes a fortnight ago, many readers wanted to know more. So we put your questions to financial planner Laurie Ebert, who specialises in advising public servants.
What are defined benefit schemes? Defined benefit schemes work differently to accumulation funds because their end benefits are guaranteed. Accumulation funds have only defined contributions and while they may sound similar there can be a world of difference in the size of the end benefit.
How are the benefits of the two Commonwealth and State Super Pensions calculated? As defined benefit schemes, the pensions are determined by a pre-set formula which take into account years of contributory service, actual or final average salary and age at date of retirement.
What happens when I die? The pensions are paid for life. On the member's death, about two-thirds is payable to a surviving spouse. The pension ceases if the member is not survived by a spouse, or on the death of the surviving spouse.
Does the benefit affect the age pension? Receiving a super pension does not disqualify the recipient from receiving the age pension. Provided assets and income, including the super pension, do not exceed the prevailing income and assets thresholds, the member would receive at least a part age-pension. Non-commutable pensions are not counted towards the assets test.
What is the tax position? Up to age 60, the CSS and employer-financed PSS indexed pensions are fully taxed. The CSS non-indexed, employee-financed PSS and State super pensions are reduced by a "deductible" amount. Tax is then calculated on the reduced super pension payable and further reduced by a 15 per cent tax offset. From July 1, the indexed CSS and employer-financed PSS super pensions will attract a 10 per cent tax offset from age 60. It means super pensions up to about $15,500 will be tax-free (assuming no other income) while a member on $30,000 a year will receive a tax offset of $3000 a year, which would reduce tax from about $5460 to about $2460. The CSS non-indexed and employee-financed super pensions (PSS and State) will be tax free.
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A member may resign just before age 55, preserve his benefits and elect either the indexed pension, non-indexed pension or refund of member contributions plus interest (lump sum) option as soon as the he turns 55.
The formula by which deferred pensions are calculated is different from the formula for calculating standard pensions. The difference in value can be staggering. A member who elects the "54/11" option should receive a deferred indexed pension of about $63,286 a year compared with the "standard" indexed pension of about $32,474 a year if he retires on his 55th birthday.
What does "indexed" mean? The Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme comprises an indexed pension (the employer component) and a non-indexed pension (purchased by the employee's contribution). The Public Sector Superannuation and State super pensions are fully indexed. Indexation means the pensions are adjusted for inflation annually so the pensions retain their real purchasing power. Non-indexed super pensions are not adjusted for inflation and remain constant. Note the non-indexed CSS, PSS and State super retirement benefits accrue as lump sums, which may be commuted to the respective pensions.
It is this availability of lump sums in lieu of super pensions that leaves public servants, especially State public servants, vulnerable to unscrupulous advisers.
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