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A 15-Year-Old Beauty Queen Loses Crown After Dyeing Hair Brown
Here in the good ole U.S. of A., it takes a lot for a beauty pageant queen to be dethroned. For Carrie Prejean, it didn't happen until eight nude photos surfaced. Even Tara Conner, who tested positive for cocaine and heroin use, was able to keep hers. But that is not the case for 15-year-old Olivia O'Neil, Miss Teen Wanganui in New Zealand. Three months after winning her title, she decided to dye her brown and posted a photo of her new look on Facebook. "Is that a wig?" wrote Barbara Osborne, one of the pageant's organizers. "I hope it is, don't give me heart failure." Olivia assured her it was not. At which point, Osbourne wrote, "Well you better decide, miss. Hand over your crown with an attitude like that. I'm sure someone will step into your place with manners." Supposedly, grown-up Osbourne then told teenager Olivia that she "would not go far in the world."
Olivia's crown was indeed taken away. And people at the pageant organization are defending the action. "The expectation in holding the crown [was] that she maintain the image she had when she won it," a spokesperson said. "In a beauty pageant, it's not about sugar coating and providing lip service to the girls."
Way harsh. I wonder what would've happened had Olivia just decided to get highlights. [Newser, New Zealand Herald]


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"How stupid do they think we are?" I received an email from a valued friend here on the Vine. My daughter also heard it on her local news cast and sent me the link. My daughter and I both asked the same question regarding the newest terror scare. The FBI is saying that approximately 85,000 computers in America were infested with a virus when users responded to an advertisement scam. The FBI reports that is has been blocking the virus's ability to shut down the infected computers. It will cease doing so on July 9, 2012. After which, all infected computers will no longer have access to the Internet.
Their remedy is for all American's to give access to their contracted "security partners" firm to scan your computer (Hopefully not one like Blackwater, Xe) and let it find out if your computer is infected or not. If infected there a remedy will be provided. 100's of millions of computer devices are to be scanned for what happened to a supposed 85,000 devices.
The "Are we really this stupid" part comes with the questions my daughter and I both asked:
- If they were able to find out that it was only 85,000 computers infected, wouldn't they know which computers these were?
- Why would all Americans have to have the FBI contractor scan their computers?
- If we allow them access to our computers will that be considered giving the FBI permission to access our computers?
- Does granting them access free them up to access our computers at will?
- Does granting them access to our computer free them up from any accusations of illegal search and seizers if they have illegally accessed our computers in the past?
- Why is the scan and remedy not available to our private computer protection companies that already have permission to access and scan our computers?
- Who are these people who created thisvirus?
- What was the advertisement scam that released the virus into our computers? If this was known, won't users already know if their computers were susceptible barring the need for all Americans to have their computers scanned?
- Why can't we have a private company of our choice scan our computers?
- Won't the FBI be at will to shut down any computer they wish that has not been scanned? What proof will there be that the shutdown computers were infected? How will we know if it is more than 85,000 computers that loss Internet connection after July 9, 2012?
- What about devices like smart phones, games systems, etc… which are also able toaccess the Internet?
They are coming to get us again through our computers and Internet use. All Americans are to give up the freedom from warrantless search and seizures of their computers. My daughter and I both agreed, we rather go the expense of purchasing another computer rather than give up another right to a scare of someone from overseas out to get us.
I did visit the FBI home page when I was first informed and found no reference to such as scare. Yet it is being reported by the Washington Associated Press.


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Easter Island
Moai madness!
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We were greeted by the sight of old ladies making flower garlands and the smell of the tropics.
A couple of days earlier a group of four of us had decided that a quick - 7,400km - jaunt to Easter Island (known in the local language as Rapa Nui) might be in order. Thus, somewhat groggy after a 5 hour flight, we hopped off the plane and into the hazy Polynesian sunshine.
Almost immediately, I was forced to overcome two fairly major disappointments. First came the shocking revelation that the Easter Bunny does not actually live on Easter Island. Then, seemingly just to compound my misery, our taxi driver went on to shatter my childish hopes that the islanders would use Easter Eggs as currency. As one would expect, these devastating blows took time to get over. Eventually though, I came to terms with life, made my peace with the world and readied myself for some Polynesian fun times.
Having heard all about the reefs and crystal-clear waters off the coast, I made a bee-line for the Island´s dive centre. Given that I had no prior scuba experience, I thought that I would just do a little bit of snorkelling. Unfortunately, Diego, the owner, had other ideas. As soon as I asked him about snorkelling, he started to giggle and asked me in Spanish whether it was just because I was too scared to go on a dive. Obviously, he was right. Naturally, I denied this fact as vehemently as I could and made the arrangements to go on the next dive. I didn´t regret it - diving the reef was like swimming in the tropical tank in Southend Sea Life centre (aside from the regrettable absence of Peter Pan´s Playground)!
The following day came the island's main attraction - the moais. There are over 900 of these colossal heads, which measure up to 21m in length and weighing up to 80 tonnes. The heads themselves played an important role in the ancestral tradition of the tribespeople - it is speculated (although no-one can be sure, as the writing system used by the Rapa Nui civilisation has never been deciphered) that they served to represent the spirits of the dead. Moreover, as the islanders only had access to the most rudimentary tools and equipment, the construction, transportation and erection of the moais was virtually a full-time occupation. Somewhat unfortunately for the generations of tribesmen who spent their entire lives building moais, there was a civil war in the 16th century and virtually all of the heads were destroyed. Of the extant heads, the best preserved and most ornate is in the British Museum! Having said all this, the moais still make a breathtaking sight, especially when set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.
For me though, the most interesting part of the island was the so-called ´Birdman´ cult of Orongo. To cut a long story short, the cult´s purpose was to select a new chief for the island each year. In order for this to happen, young men from the island's various different tribal groups would jump off a 1000ft cliff and swim 2km out to sea to an islet where the sooty tern (a migratory bird) was known to nest. Once the athletes reached this islet, the aim of the game was to find an egg laid by a tern, collect it and swim (and climb) back to where the tribal elders were gathered. The first man to make it back to the elders with his egg intact - no mean feat in itself - would then nominate a tribal elder from his particular tribe to be the chief of the entire island.
Seems to me like politics was a heck of a lot more interesting in those days!
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Producing policy-relevant evidence to advance the Future of Nursing initiative -- Marquette University, 2012-2013
The Foundation's Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative was designed to provide funding for interdisciplinary studies that address critical gaps in what is known about nursing quality and for the synthesis, translation, and dissemination of results to key stakeholders.This funding will support a research manager for the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action (CFA) initiative. Olga Yakusheva, PhD, assistant professor, Marquette University's College of Business Administration, will produce a range of targeted, timely research products that directly address questions posed by the CFA's partners and stakeholders and that assess the impact of efforts to advance recommendations in the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, the Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. This grant will support several activities, including the timely production of a series of products (e.g., charts, tables, reports and research briefs) that address specific questions posed by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) leaders and CFA staff and its partners seeking information to guide strategic activities. Additionally, Yakusheva will participate in a series of group calls, contributing her own health and health care expertise, as well as her familiarity with published literature and knowledge of the expertise and work of others, to answer important questions. RWJF will also ask her to create timely, brief emails or memos in response to targeted questions posed by the CFA director or research director. Given her expertise, RWJF may also ask Yakusheva and her team to specifically address questions related to the link between nursing and patient outcomes; nursing-workforce issues; and cost-benefit analyses, as well as other topics relating to the IOM report.
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Amount Awarded $50,000.00
Awarded on: 4/25/2012
Time frame: 4/15/2012 - 4/14/2013
Grant Number: 69990
Marquette University
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In terms of size and features, the Genesis competes with midsized luxury sedans such as the BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes E-Class. While very well-equipped, the Hyundai comes in price closer to entry-level luxury cars such as the BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes C-Class. Tor those willing to overlook a little bit of brand snobbery, the Genesis represents an excellent luxry value, offering an excellent luxury and performance value ratio than anything in its segment.
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The Genesis is now in its second generation, which was introduced as a 2015 model. It's more prestigious and distinctive than its predecessor, designed to compete with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, and Cadillac CTS. The Genesis is loosely styled along the lines of those rivals, incorporating attractive elements of each. There are key differences, though, like the Genesis's full-size footprint and sleek fastback profile.
Genesis continues into 2016 with minor equipment revisions only.
The Genesis features rear-wheel-drive architecture and comes standard with a 3.8-liter V6 good for 311 horsepower. The available 5-liter V8 delivers a massive boost to 420 horsepower. All-wheel drive is available with the V6 only. Both engines incorporate an 8-speed automatic transmission and selectable driving modes.
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The Genesis starts out with a significant price advantage in this class, which becomes only more apparent as you add options. A fully equipped V8 Genesis is priced about the same as entry-level midsize sedans from the big luxury brands. While the Genesis doesn't offer the same level of athleticism as those models, it's obviously a lot of luxury sedan for the money.
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The 2016 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 ($38,750) comes with V6, leather upholstery, navigation, hands-free power trunk lid, HD and satellite radio. Genesis all-wheel drive ($41,250) comes also with heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and headlamp washers.
Genesis 5.0 ($53,850) steps up to the V8 engine and all of the 3.8's options as standard, plus enhanced interior trim and a driver-adjustable suspension system. (All prices are MSRP and do not include destination charge.)
The Genesis doesn't wear a Hyundai badge, but gets its own winged logo that appears inside as well. This subtle rebranding makes sense; the Genesis bears a stronger resemblance to its luxury competitors than its own brothers. That's not to say the Genesis suffers from a case of copycat styling. Its coupe-like roofline and gaping hexagonal grille provide plenty of distinction. The look is softer and more elegant in the back, if less eye-catching. The long hood with its pronounced power dome appears perfectly suited to housing a V8 engine.
The Genesis follows a clean and simple design theme inside. Shapes are mostly linear, but softened at the edges for an integrated look. The dashboard features a relatively flat face and strong horizontal orientation. Controls are neatly arrayed in the center stack and buttons are kept to a minimum, a welcome departure from the complex interfaces found on some luxury cars. Gauges are of the traditional analog type, which means they're easy to read.
The Genesis also offers a color head-up display that shows vehicle speed as well as safety alerts and navigation prompts as needed. Safety warnings are also communicated through the steering wheel, which vibrates when a potential hazard is detected. The Genesis is the only Hyundai to offer this feature.
Interior fit and finish are fully up to the standards of the luxury brands. The combination of wood and aluminum trim looks high-class, but not glitzy. The Genesis feels large inside, with good visibility and plenty of wiggle room at the hips and elbows. Surprisingly, rear headroom doesn't suffer a bit at the expense of styling. Adults can climb in and out of the back without contortions.
Trunk space, however, is only average at 15.3 cubic feet. That would be less of an issue if the rear seat folded down, but all you get is a narrow pass-through for long items.
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The Genesis has been engineered with intense focus on passenger comfort. Ride quality is plush. Road and wind noise are almost non-existent. But that doesn't mean the Genesis is a big softie. Movements are well-controlled, and the electric-assist steering system is surprisingly responsive. The V6 Genesis actually feels nimble around town, no doubt because it weighs 400 pounds less than the V8 model. The optional all-wheel drive system adds just 165 pounds, so there's no adverse effect on handling.
Both engines are paired with a selectable driving mode system that tailors the car's performance to four different settings: Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow. Whether in Normal or Sport mode, the transmission is quick to downshift, providing more than enough power when you need it. The air suspension on V8 models has its own modes (Normal and Sport) that deliver your choice of maximum cruising comfort or tauter handling.
Just keep in mind that the Genesis isn't a sports sedan, and there are limits to what it can accomplish on twisty roads. As with other comfort-tuned cars, the brake pedal is on the soft side, and nosedive is pronounced during panic stops.
Despite its size, the Genesis moves out swiftly when you hit the accelerator. The 3.8 with all-wheel drive runs from zero to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, while the V8-powered 5.0 does the sprint in a quick 5.3 seconds. The real advantage to the V8 is its hushed and silky operation, even under full throttle. Shift paddles are standard across the board for a greater control of transmission performance.
In terms of luxury and power, the rear-wheel-drive Genesis competes on equal footing with midsize, rear-wheel-drive luxury sedans from Europe and America. While it trails them in handling and overall performance, the Genesis responds with more interior room and thousands in savings, two things that matter a lot to buyers.
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Email scam targets Commonwealth Bank
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Which bank was the target of a scam today? A screenshot of the email targeting Commonwealth Bank users.
Online fraudsters have been quick off the mark to launch scam emails targeting customers of the Commonwealth Bank's recently upgraded NetBank service.
The latest phishing email appears to be from email@example.com, and uses text and images from the official Commonwealth Bank website. The email even contains links to the Commonwealth Bank's support centre and privacy statement, adding to its apparent authenticity.
"Recently there have been a large number of identity theft attempts targeting Commonwealth Bank customers," the email reads. "In order to safeguard your account we require that you confirm your banking details. This process is mandatory.
"Failure to do so may result in a temporary cessation of your account services pending submission."
When customers click on the designated link they are redirected to a mirror of the NetBank site, which has been traced by theage.com.au to a domain name server hosted by Honam University in Kwangju, South Korea.
Attempts to contact the university regarding the website have been unsuccessful.
Commonwealth Bank general manager Brian Fitzgerald said he was not surprised that scam emails had appeared so soon after the NetBank upgrade.
'These type of things are happening all the time and it's a very sophisticated group of people out there who are undertaking this," he told theage.com.au.
"We are concerned that any of this sort of action does happen and we take it very seriously, so we are working with the federal police and we'll be getting this site closed down and putting something out to warn our customers."
Mr Fitzgerald said the bank had a strict policy of not contacting customers via email, and urged customers never to trust emails purporting to be from the bank, no matter how genuine they seemed.
"It's a set rule that we don't do it and we ask our customers not to respond to any request for information over the internet," he said.
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Sydney's cheapest haircuts - from $6.50
Cheapest snips ... Mr Kwan, from Flower and Grass Hairdressing in
Redfern, offers bargain haircuts.
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HAIRCUTS come in all shapes, sizes and prices these days. But it's a fair bet that you won't find a cheaper hairdresser in Sydney than Mr Kwan.
A scissor-cut for men costs just $6.50 at Flower and Grass Hairdressing in Regent Street, Redfern - cheaper than the $7 haircut for male pensioners offered in two barber shops at the Haymarket end of George Street or the $8 clippered crew cut done by Marwan, who did not want his surname revealed, in Mary Street, Surry Hills. In contrast, a "style cut" from Just Cuts will set you back $22.
Mr Kwan, who has 30 years' experience, also cuts women's hair. The price: $8. A sign at the front of his salon offers "hair perm" for a very reasonable $28; a handwritten notice next to a wall-mounted mirror inside states that other services are negotiable. However, he said most of his customers opted for the basic short back and sides.
Mr Kwan's salon lacks the flash interior, pulsating music, complimentary lattes, scalp massage and pre-cut shampoos of upmarket hairdressers. There are no apprentices to sweep up fallen hair nor questionnaires to fill in about hair aspirations. And he keeps his consultations short and sharp. "OK? OK?" he asked one customer, as he snipped away.
Apart from a spray bottle of water, Mr Kwan does not use fancy products. He uses clippers sparingly to deal with unruly sideburns and keeps his customers hair-free with a pink barber's cloak. Total time for a $6.50 do? A shade under 10 minutes.
At the other end of town, customers will spend 45 minutes or more in Stephen Foyle's chair and pay at least $77 for a bloke's haircut, including beverage, shiatsu massage, shampoo, top-shelf hair products and the benefit of his 14 years' experience.
"The main difference is the time factor," said Mr Foyle, the creative director of Detail for Men in Sydney and winner of this year's American Crew Face Off men's grooming competition. "If you break it down, it's not that expensive to get a decent haircut," he said. "They last longer and you get a tailor-made approach rather than a hair removal process."Source: The Sun-Herald
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Using participatory research processes, we adapted the Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) certified human subjects training module "Assessing risk and benefits". Investigators prepared materials for panel review including mapping the module's core components to the code of federal regulations. Three expert panels (AI community members, scientific and ethicist; n = 11,) adapted the module to meet AI cultural perspectives and concerns. In a two-arm randomized controlled trial, followed by debriefing interviews, we evaluated module acceptability and feasibility (i.e. relevance of materials, self-efficacy/confidence in applying concepts and satisfaction), understandability of module (test scores) among 40 AI reservation-based community members.
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This two-year formative descriptive study will provide information in the design of a strength-enhancing culturally-relevant intervention to strengthen protective factors and reduce risk for substance use, ongoing or new traumatic episodes, and HIV/STIs among Native women ages 15 - 24
This research project aims to conduct the first study of alcohol related problems at TCU and is the preliminary research needed to develop culturally appropriate and sustainable alcohol interventions at Northwest Indian College (NWIC) and other tribal colleges in the U.S. by using a community-based participatory research approach
This project will explore maternal health behaviors, maternal substance use, risk factors for substance use during and after pregnancy, and protective factors that support healthy maternal behaviors. This study proposes five aims: 1) Conduct qualitative formative research with mothers aged 18-55, Native health providers, elder/traditional healers, and Native youth; 2) Conduct survey interviews with community members to establish baseline data related to maternal health outcomes, protective health behaviors, risk factors for substance use during and after pregnancy, and social support for mothers; 3) Develop a culturally-based intervention targeting adult AI mothers in the Northwest; 4) Translate and disseminate the findings to the tribe and prepare translational materials for community members and service providers; and 5) Expand research infrastructure at Lummi Tribal Health Clinic and increase research capacity in the tribal community.
The proposed supplemental study builds upon the parent grant aims to explore factors related specifically to HIV/AIDS and other diseases transmitted sexually and through drug-using behaviors (e.g., Hepatitis-C, HPV) among AI women in the Northwest.
The causes of health disparities among communities of color and other underserved populations are complex and include social, biological, economic, cultural, and historical factors. A critical step in reducing health disparities among these communities is addressing the mistrust that characterizes community attitudes towards research and to ensure authentic community engagement in improving health. This study will be an in-depth investigation of promoters and barriers to Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) with the goal of improving health status and promoting health equity. Funded through the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH), National Institutes for Health (NIH) and Indian Health Service for 2009-2013, this research project will invite the participation of CBPR projects from all NIH Institutes and Centers to participate in a national study design to strengthen the science of how CBPR partnerships can reduce health disparities.
Director, Polly Olsen, works to develop the Native Youth Enrichment Program. Click here to read more about the program. Program website
The overall goals of the Growing Our Own Faculty and Student Development Program are: To bridge pipeline efforts between the only accredited tribal college in the Pacific Northwest and local research-intensive universities to increase the number of American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) in health science career tracks and build Community Based Participator Research capacity; 2) to provide navigation of health science and research career mentorship and professional development for AI/AN graduate students, post-graduate, staff, and faculty; 3) To reduce tribal mistrust of research by creating a bi-directional learning environment that promotes co-development of tribal and university partners to work together to reduce health disparities.
The major goals of the study are to (a) conduct a qualitative study to determine Native experiences with food, nutrition, exercise and barriers and facilitators to a CVD prevention program; (b) survey a stratified random sample of 375 adult American Indians from tribal rolls to establish preliminary CVD and CVD-risk prevalence; (c) design a culturally relevant CVD intervention and training materials; (d) conduct a randomized controlled trial of the intervention with 240 at-risk parents; and (e) disseminate findings and prepare translational materials.
Minority Supplement to Healthy Hearts Across Generations. Selina Mohammed's minority supplement will focus on diabetes and cardiovascular disease tertiary prevention need
The Indigenous HIV/AIDS and Mental Health Research Training (I-HART) institute is being developed to increase the number of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) health researchers to successfully garner major grants for tribal priority health issues. Housed at the University of Washington's Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI), the I-HART program will target junior and mid-career AI/AN community/tribal based researchers and AI/AN university-based researchers to hone their competitive grant making skills for mental health and HIV/AIDS research grant acquisition. Working in partnership with tribes, the I-HART program will lay the groundwork for a strong network of highly-trained and grant productive Native scholars dedicated to research and analysis that is culturally and tribally grounded. This would contribute directly to the amelioration of mental health, trauma, and HIV-related health disparities among AI/ANs. I-HART program website.
IWRI houses the UW Native Research Group (NRG), a community of investigators who participate in research with Indigenous communities. NRG aims to share knowledge, expertise, and scholarship regarding work with indigenous communities, to promote collaboration and to increase Indigenous community research capacity. NRG also works within University systems to decrease research burden on tribal communities and to spark interdisciplinary collaborative research projects. NRG works for the protection of human subjects and the ethical conduct of research with tribal communities.
IWRI is leading a collation of U.S.A. Indigenous partners to convene the International Network of Indigenous Health Knowledge and Development (INIHKD) 2010 biennium conference. INIHKD's mission is to bring a cadre of international Indigenous representative together to create partnerships t5hat will explore the challenges involved in reducing health disparities that exist among Indigenous populations by creating forums that focus on workforce development, research, health services, and policy.
The Honor Project was a ground-breaking survey with six nationwide partners looking at the impact of historical trauma, discrimination and other stressors on the health and wellness of Native Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, transgender and Two-spirited men and women - a historically underserved poplulation. IWRI partnered with Native agencies to ground and contextulize the information gathered through the project. This process was truly a collaborative venture, involving community members at every step of the research process. Community driven research is just one of the many ways that IWRI respects indigenous knowladge, diversity and resillency
The major goals of this competitive supplement are to: (a) identify preliminary prevalence rates of trauma and violence and health outcomes for HIV+ AIs; (b) examine how cultural and spiritual coping factors moderate the effect of trauma on health outcomes; (c) explore strategies for coping with HIV and potential stigma; (d) identify barriers to HIV/AIDS services; and (e) document adherence to antiretroviral medications, traditional AI health and healing practices for living with HIV, and safer sexual practices post diagnosis.
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My partner and I are big animal lovers, we live in a small house, and we want to start a family. When should I get a pet (a cat or a small dog), before the birth or after? Should I keep the pet completely away from my baby in the beginning and when can I start introducing them to each other? Thank you for your response!


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In Iowa, every inch of land was cultivated—immaculate farms cut into neat squares by two-lane streets.
Drop the biscuit batter by the heaping tablespoonful onto a prepared baking sheets allowing about 1- inch between mounds.
A fragment penetrated her shoulder, missing a major artery by an inch.
Taylor Swift, David Bowie, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Nine inch Nails.
Cinch an inch…Or Seven But are waist cinchers the secret to a smaller waist?
We had to buy water at the same price, one dollar an inch, or four dollars a day.
"There's not an inch on my body that isn't black and blue," she said weakly.
The ice is half an inch thick when you come up, and seals the hole completely, save immediately about the bodies of the birds.
They are fishermen and wreckers, and know every inch of bottom all along the reefs.
The tilting ring, suspended from the top of the arch, was not more than an inch in diameter.
"linear measure, one-twelfth of a foot," late Old English ynce, Middle English unche (current spelling c.1300), from Latin uncia "a twelfth part," from root of unus "one" (see one). An early borrowing from Latin, not found in any other Germanic language. Transferred and figurative sense of "a very small amount" is attested from mid-14c. For phrase give him an inch ... see ell.
"small Scottish island," early 15c., from Gaelic innis (genitive innse) "island, land by a river," from Celtic *inissi (cf. Old Irish inis, Welsh ynys, Breton enez).
"move little by little," 1590s, from inch (n.1). Related: Inched; inching.
"small Scottish island," early 15c., from Gaelic innis (genitive innse) "island, land by a river," from Celtic *inissi (cf. Old Irish inis, Welsh ynys, Breton enez).
A unit of length in the US Customary System equal to 1/12 of a foot (2.54 centimeters). See Table at measurement.


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It might sound like something out of a sci-fi or cyberpunk movie but apparently, Amazon is seriously thinking about using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in their recently unveiled Amazon Prime Air service.
The service isn't available yet, but Amazon is in the process of testing it, and hopes to roll out the service in the next 5 years pending approval from the Federal Aviation Administration. Once it does, customers can expect their purchases to be delivered by one of these UAVs in as little as 30 minutes after their purchase. Now that's what we call speedy.
Not the first UAV delivery service out there
Now for those of us on the other side of the pond, this might not be of any use to us unless Amazon starts sending drones over to sunny Singapore. Not really a good idea since people might think we're being invaded by foreign powers, but it brings up some interesting possibilities for some of our local e-tailers here (we're looking at you Zalora).
Amazon isn't the first company to try this - a China-based delivery company called SF Express is already testing out their own drone delivery army. In Australia, a Sydney-based text book rental startup called Zookal will be rolling out it's own UAV delivery service in March next year. Closer to US soil, Matternet, a California-based start-up plans to set up an international network of drones to ship packages from local shops.
So forget how sci-fi it sounds, UAV deliveries are becoming a reality. And if you think that's all they're are doing, you're dead wrong. Check out why they're taking off in a big way in this feature of ours. Let's just hope that these drones don't gain sentience and decide to drop stuff other than parcels.
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The Nasdaq composite has been strangely absent from the rally the past few weeks as the Dow Jones industrials and Standard & Poor's 500 set multiple 2006 highs.
But that changed Wednesday, when the tech-packed Nasdaq powered up 33.32 points, or 1.4%, to 2337.78 for its highest close in more than five years.
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Not only did the percentage gain Wednesday trounce the Dow's 0.5% gain and the Standard & Poor's 500's 0.7% rise, but it put the Nasdaq up 6% this year with two days left in the first quarter. In comparison, the S&P is only up 4.4% in 2006, and the Dow 4.6%.
Followers of tech are relieved the Nasdaq is finally reviving. "It's about time," says Kevin Landis, portfolio manager at Firsthand Funds.
Tech stocks finally joining in the 2006 breakout show that investors have confidence about the economy and Corporate America's willingness to spend on upgrades and tech projects, says Christopher McHugh, portfolio manager at Turner Investment Partners. This recent tech rally, though, is selective and mostly involves:
•Smaller companies. Look at the 20.6% decline of Intel, 1.6% gain of Dell and 3.3% gain in 2006 of Microsoft, and it's clear the big gains aren't coming from big companies. It's even more clear if you consider that the Nasdaq 100 index, which includes the 100 largest non-financial Nasdaq companies, is up just 3.7% this year, well below the Nasdaq's overall gain.
The reason? Small-cap outperformance, says Michelle Clayman, managing partner of New Amsterdam Partners. She points out the Russell 2000 index, which measures small-cap stocks, is up 13.5% this year, and Wednesday set a record.
There was a big exception Wednesday, however, when Google's $17.78 gain to $394.98 helped push the Nasdaq above its 2006 high.
•Telecom. One of the notable recoveries has been among companies involved in telecommunications, especially those making semiconductors used in telecom gear, says Chuck Stutenroth, portfolio manager at ZAR Fund Group. PMC-Sierra, a maker of telecom chips, is up 61% this year, for instance.
Some of these victories might seem small consolation for investors who have been aboard for the ride since the Nasdaq peaked at 5048.62 on March 10, 2000.
"The jury is still out with people who have gotten hurt," McHugh says.
Clawing back to that peak is a tall order and would require the Nasdaq to gain 8% a year for 10 years. But Charlie Crane, strategist at Scotsman Capital, says the tech rally is on solid ground and can do it. Crane says he's willing to predict the Nasdaq will get back to its peak, "but give me a decade."


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Jaya Sagade is Vice Principal of the ILS Law College, Pune, India. She did her LL.M. (1979) and Ph.D. (1991) from the University of Pune. She taught in the ILS Law College from 1981 to 1989 and joined the post graduate Department of Law, University of Pune as a Reader in 1989 and continued there till 1997. In 1991 she visited the USA as a CIP - Fulbright fellow. She came back to the ILS Law College in 1997. Thereafter she did her S.J.D. (2002) from the University of Toronto, Canada. Dr. Jaya Sagade's areas of interest are gender and law, family law, human rights, and reproductive health. She has prepared draft of uniform civil code along with her colleagues. She has to her credit number of publications. She has written a monograph on Human rights for the Ford Foundation, New Delhi, India. Her book on Child Marriage in India is being published by the Oxford University Press. She has written a book on Law of Maintenance and edited a book on Women, Law and Justice in a regional language. She has completed three research projects on women's issues. She has participated in many national and international conferences and presented research papers.


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A professor at Northwestern in Chicago is defending his performing a sex toy demonstration at an optional event for his Human Sexuality class. Professor John Michael Bailey had a guest demonstrate something called a "f**ksaw" on a naked woman before a gathering of 120 students. According to The A.V. Club Chicago, via The Huffington Post, it's "basically a dildo attached to a reciprocating saw which, when cranked up to full blast, can drive a person to orgasm." Reportedly the 600 students were advised as many as 10 times not to attend if they might be uncomfortable with the proceedings. (The naked woman getting, uh, "f**ksaw"-ed was not a student.) Other events have included panel discussions with swingers and sex offenders.
According to The Daily Northwestern, the school newspaper, after some pooh-poohed use of school funds to pay for the speakers' fee to hold the demo, Professor Bailey told the class, "I think that these after-class events are quite valuable. Why? One reason is that I think it helps us understand sexual diversity."
And anyway, the students in this class are all just two or three clicks away from the most graphic, nasty hardcore porn you can imagine … so why would a university discussion about it be a bad thing?
Please note, the photo on this post is not actually called a "f**k saw" but it looks like what I imagine one to be. Regardless, it is a sex machine and I'm sure it could bring someone out there to orgasm. — Editor
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BMW Aims For 100,000 Electric Vehicles Per Year By 2020, Compared To Tesla's 500,000 & Nissan/Renault's 1.5 Million
BMW is considered to be one of the major auto manufacturers that is more bullish about electric vehicles. It has built the BMW i3 and BMW i8 from the ground up, and it has already stated that it plans to have electric versions of all of its models.
Recently, BMW Chairman Norbert Reithofer said they were aiming to make 100,000 electric vehicles per year by 2020. Now, that may sound like a lot, but let's put it into a little bit of perspective.
For one, by 2020, Tesla is aiming to build about 500,000 electric vehicles from batteries manufactured at its planned Gigafactory — a whopping 5 times more than BMW. Furthermore, the Renault–Nissan Alliance plans to sell about 1.5 million per year by that time. a cool 15 times more than BMW.
So, how aggressively is BMW really pushing the electric envelope?
Well, maybe it's not pushing but being pushed. Reithofer also noted: "we will be forced to build them in a six digits figure to comply with stricter emission rules."
Well then — thanks for being a leading innovator.
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Six Mining and Geological Engineering undergraduates recently attended national and statewide meetings associated with the geological engineering field.
Sarah Rife, Aaron Kruse and Justin Thomas attended the Geological Society of America annual conference in Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 4 – 7. Their attendance was sponsored by the Mining and Geological Engineering department through the AEG student chapter. The students took part in a wide variety of presentations on cutting-edge research. Some of the lectures included information on groundwater issues, slope stability and research being done by NASA on Mars. Each of the students left the conference with a greater understanding of their field of study, a chance for professional development and a scope to plan their future career direction.
Yan Miao, Matthew Blake and Michael Magnan attended the Alaska Miners Association semi-annual meeting held in Anchorage Nov. 5 – 11. The students saw presentations by field professionals working in mining and geology, including how those have helped enhance mining in Alaska. Their attendance allowed them to gain helpful insight into the mining world, work on their professional development and continue planning their future career goals. The students also talked with many of the professionals at their exposition booths to discuss possible internships and mining in Alaska.
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So why do some teams always seem to get it right, and others fail miserably, when put on the spot?
According to mental strength coach Christian Lattanzio, it is all about your state of mind.
"There are several things that a player can do, not only to diminish the pressure, but actually to enjoy the experience," he says.
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Within the leafy, trash-strewn Patiala Court complex in central New Delhi, a telecommunications scandal that stretches into the uppermost echelons of political and corporate power in India is reaching a sort of apex.
There are 22 television trucks parked outside the front gates while, inside, the tiny courtroom strains under the crush of more than 30 lawyers, a horde of khaki-clad police officers and dozens of journalists. The mass stirs as M.K. Kanimozhi, the daughter of Tamil Nadu's chief minister and a member of Parliament from that southern Indian state, strolls into the room in a lime green sari. Her lawyer's opening statement that May afternoon attempts to deflect allegations she's involved with a TV executive in a multimillion-dollar slush fund. It is interrupted when a lawyer faints from the heat, crumpling to the floor, prompting more chaos.
Ms. Kanimozhi's bail is later denied, and she is sent off to Delhi's Tihar jail – where she remains, three months later, the latest of India's formerly invincible upper crust to succumb to justice in a country that has long been inured to corruption. The day before, five mid-level telecom executives sat in the same courtroom. Outside, a defence lawyer for one of the executives leans against a wall. "The real people who did this, the big people, are not being charged. The bigger issue is why Anil Ambani and Ratan Tata are not an accused," he says, speaking of two India's most well known business leaders. Gesturing inside, he adds: "These are the scapegoats."
Before, it would be absurd for any Indian to suggest that billionaire tycoons be prosecuted. But this ongoing trial, over the sale of wireless licences in 2008, has triggered a bout of soul-searching in India, where shifting demographics and a growing middle class are changing how citizens view corrupt politicians and bribes. The crisis and protests currently gripping India's government – led by anti-corruption campaigner Anna Hazare, who is publicly undertaking a "fast unto death" – was partly prompted by the staggering sums involved: Estimates of loss to India's exchequer range as high as $40-billion (U.S.), making it the biggest corruption case in India's history.
It also represents a breathtaking fall from grace for India's showcase industry. Telecoms here add as many as 20 million subscribers per month, making it the fastest growing wireless sector in the world. That growth comes at a cost, however: Prices are under constant pressure in the hyper-competitive market, and telecoms are plagued with extensive theft, growing red tape, and policy makers who increasingly favour home-grown companies over foreign imports. Vodafone Group Plc, one of the world's biggest wireless companies, is currently struggling to fend off the government's attempt to reclaim what it says are $5-billion in unpaid taxes.
The difficulty even global giants have in India speaks to the risks all companies face in emerging economies, where the allure of volume, and a positive story to tell in Western boardrooms, often glosses over the reality of market conditions.
The scandal over the wireless sale began on Jan. 10, 2008, when a couple of dispirited government officials visited the office of Subramanian Swamy, a former politician and Harvard professor, with startling information.
Telecom ministry bureaucrats had sent out a notice at 2:45 p.m. that afternoon, asking companies interested in purchasing wireless licences, worth hundreds of millions of dollars each, to be present at the ministry with bank drafts a mere 45 minutes later – a feat impossible for even the most plugged-in executive.
Mr. Swamy, who has twice served as a government minister, says representatives from the companies that won licences were already waiting in the antechamber of the telecom minister – Andimuthu Raja, who remains in jail during the ongoing trial – with bank drafts pre-dating that afternoon's release. "The remaining people who wanted to storm in, they used bouncers to get rid of them," Mr. Swamy says, in a basement office below his residence in New Delhi.
Soon after, he says, the telecom minister made a series of personal purchases that included six Mercedes. "Mr. Raja, who came from a very poor family, from a very poor part of Tamil Nadu – suddenly I saw him looking jazzy," Mr. Swamy says. "I knew something had happened."Report Typo/Error
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1816 Sterling Motor May Drive Solar Energy In 2010
Designed almost 200 years ago, the sterling motor is about to rev up again, and it could mean cost-effective solar energy on a huge scale. The Scientific American featured the novel solar energy plant, scheduled to start up in early 2010 in Arizona. The 1.5 megawatt (MW) demonstration site, known as Maricopa Solar, is set [...more]


text: Plan Sponsor Guide Participant Guide The Magic of Compounding Even Albert Einstein called compounding "the greatest mathematical discovery of all time" Don't take our word for it. Even Albert Einstein called compounding "the greatest mathematical discovery of all time." And, as with most "magic"—what is really going on is a lot simpler than you might think. Here's how it works:» You save money in your retirement plan. » The money you save earns money. » The money your money earned earns more money. » And so on. Yes—it really is that simple. The really great thing is, the longer you save, the better compounding works for you.In fact, saving a little for a long time generally adds up quicker than saving a lot for a short period of time—and it's a lot easier, too.Here is a quick example: Assume you save $1,000 a year (that's only about $20/week). At the end of a year, that $1,000 could be worth about $1,100, assuming a 10% rate of return (which we chose to keep the math simple).You keep saving $1,000 a year and, after 5 years, you could have a total of $6,300. That's right; your $5,000 has grown by more than 25%. That is the "magic" of compounding—and it will work for you in your retirement savings plan.However, it doesn't stop there. That savings of $1,000/year can keep growing for you, and the longer you let it grow, the faster it will add up. Incredible as it seems—as you can see—after 15 years, the earnings in your account are nearly equal to the total contributions you made yourself. Just imagine what can happen if you put in more than $1,000. Now, you may not earn 10% every year—or even in any year, depending on when you start and where you choose to invest. In a very real sense, time is money when it comes to saving for retirement and, as you can see in the simple chart below, the impact over time is nothing short of magical. This is one time when something that seems "too good to be true" isn't. Start Saving Now Thanks to compounding, saving a little early is better than saving a lot more later. For example, assume *Investor A sets aside $2,000/year for 10 years, roughly $40 a week. Then, because of other financial obligations—perhaps a house payment—A is not able to save anything more for the next 20 years. On the other hand, **Investor B, who begins work at the same time as A, does not save anything during his first 10 years of employment. Instead, he decides to wait until he can "afford" it. Then, he saves $2,000/year for the next 20 years—$40,000. At the end of 30 years, B could end up with nearly $100,000, assuming an 8% return. However, A, who was only able to save half as much as B, could have nearly $146,000. PLANSPONSOR email@example.com Back to KnowHow Archives


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Det. No. 11-0026, 31 WTD 78 (2012)
A daughter, who quitclaimed mortgaged real property to her father who paid off the mortgages with a reverse mortgage, protests the assessment of real estate excise tax on the transfer, arguing the transfer qualifies for the gift exemption in WAC 458- 61A-201. We conclude the transfer was a sale, not a gift, and deny the petition.
Det. No. 11-0139, 31 WTD 82 (2012)
A medical equipment provider protests the assessment of retail sales tax on the leasing of (1) a medical device that delivers cold therapy and intermittent compression therapy to an injured joint or limb; and (2) a medical device that generates spinal bone growth to aid in bone repair and to enhance bone fusion. We deny the petition in part and grant the petition in part.
Det. No. 11-0313, 31 WTD 90 (2012)
A sole proprietor (the taxpayer) who operates a charter fishing business questions whether his purchases of bait should be subject to retail sales. Holding: Fishing bait purchases by the taxpayer are subject to retail sales tax. Petition denied.


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1. Re: imqConsumerReaders causing out of memory erroredwindhondt Jun 11, 2011 8:06 AM (in response to 807581)I'm experiencing the same problem: consumer reader threads piling up and using Spring MDB POJO (messagelistener).
Did you find the cause of the memory problem ?
If yes, can you share the way to fix it ?
2. Re: imqConsumerReaders causing out of memory error800561 Jun 16, 2011 4:05 AM (in response to edwindhondt)Was the application/Spring calling Connection.close or Session.close in the MessageListener ? Could you please provide the Spring application thread dump when the problem occurs ? If the consumerReader threads piled up, it's likely that the application or Spring was creating excessive JMS Sessions ..


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A critical week for safer bicycling in Pennsylvania
June 26, 2013
UPDATE: While the bill made it out of Committee onto the House floor, it didn't have enough votes and consequently, it was put off until September. Still, your action made a difference: according to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, "The level of calls and emails surprised a lot of lawmakers. We made a big impression on them." More details are available over at the BCGP blog. Thanks to all who took action!
This is a critical week for safer bicycling in Pennsylvania. The state govenment is contemplating amendments that would completely eliminate dedicated funding for bicycle projects—the bike lanes, paths, and trails that make our bike rides better and our communities safer. This could be very bad for bicycling.
Please click here to contact your state representatives and tell them why it's important to invest in bicycling. Your ride depends on it.
Here's more info from the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia:
"The Pennsylvania Senate recently passed Senate Bill 1, a comprehensive, 21st century transportation funding solution for Pennsylvania. Given the choice, everyone would prefer Pennsylvania to exist in the 21st century, right?
Now Pennsylvania's House Transportation Committee is contemplating amendments to that bill. The proposed amendments strip out what the Senate had recommended for biking and walking.
The amendments completely eliminate dedicated funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects that make our communities safer.
These proposed amendments would also reduce the funds available for multi-modal projects and deal a huge blow to mass transit, leading to massive service cuts around the state.
These amendments would be very, very bad for Pennsylvania.
As a state we need to improve and diversify our transportation. We need to be able to get where we need to go safely. Bicycling and walking are active modes of transportation. 12% of all trips in Pennsylvania (not just Philly, but the whole state) occur on foot or on bike. But these House amendments want no dedicated funding for bicycling or pedestrian projects.
If you care about Pennsylvania making us safer by funding bicycling and walking, please contact the House leadership and the Governor today!"
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Kelly Brook Wore Another Bikini
After what seemed like 40 days and 40 nights wandering Pippa Middleton's ass-less desert, it's nice to get back to a true beacon of English grace and beauty. So, here's Kelly Brook and her, if I may speak the King's, massive jugs in Italy again this morning. How Prince William didn't lock those in a tower and make them his bride is probably why these people lost that war to take away our second amendment rights before they were even invented. Wacky Brits with your time travel. God love ya.
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Defending LeBron James is Bucks greatest challenge
Published April 20, 2013
The Miami Heat won an NBA-best 66 games and are the defending champions. They feature an NBA Finals MVP and another 8-time All-Star. Yet team revolves around LeBron James, who will likely win his fourth regular season MVP at the end of the year. Defending him is the Milwaukee Bucks greatest challenge in going up against the Heat.


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La Saletta del Camino
This is a small room with bare-brick vaulted-ceiling dating back to the 16th century.
The room is ideal for informal meetings with limited number of participants
The cosy feel of this room is created by the principal features and an open fire-place, for a really "laid-back" meeting.
Located on the ground floor, can host 12 to 14 people.
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Innovista model yields new style of company
A new startup company that combines the technology of the University of South Carolina's engineering researchers with the entrepreneurial know-how of the university's business school and seasoned executives exemplifies a new business model for Innovista.
The company, SysEDA Inc., is developing cloud-based collaborative engineering tools for power systems design and analysis. SysEDA's flagship product, Virtual Test Bed (VTB), is focused on the simulation of power systems for electric ships but is expected to have implication for other types of electric vehicles in the future. SysEDA VTB is based on technology developed by Dr. Roger Dougal, professor of electrical engineering at USC, and is licensed by the USC Research Foundation.
"This is quintessential Innovista," said Don Herriott, the director of Innovista Partnerships. "It's business people teaming with technical people to build innovative companies."
For more than 10 years, Dougal and his research assistants have worked with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to develop SysEDA VTB so that it can be used in system design, simulation and analysis of electric ships.
USC and SysEDA have been awarded a $2.4 million contract from the ONR. SysEDA will work with the global giant ABB over the next three years to develop the product for future ships. ABB is an international leader in power and automation technologies, operating in about 100 countries and employing approximately 117,000 people.
Unique Engineering / Business Collaboration
"SysEDA represents a growing style of collaboration whereby researchers from the USC College of Engineering and Computing are paired with graduates of the Darla Moore School of Business and seasoned executives to get new companies quickly formed and positioned for success," Herriott said.
Kelly Truesdale, SysEDA's chief operating officer and a 2010 IMBA graduate, typifies this collaboration. He works with a proven entrepreneur/corporate executive team from Bang! Technologies Inc., which provides mentorship to the SysEDA team, in addition to being hands-on members of the SysEDA management team. This approach is considered a model to bring business grads together with scientist/engineering grads under the mentorship of proven executives and entrepreneurs to form the young entrepreneurial leadership teams of new Innovista companies exemplified by SysEDA.
SysEDA is based at the USC Technology Incubator. The incubator offers a venture-friendly environment for SysEDA employees while they begin to grow the company.
SysEDA Inc. was recently formed to develop cloud-based collaborative engineering tools for systems design and analysis. The flagship product, Virtual Test Bed (VTB), is focused on the simulation of power systems that will drive the future. VTB is based on technology developed by Dr. Roger Dougal, professor of electrical engineering at the University of South Carolina, and licensed by the University of South Carolina Research Foundation.
For more than 10 years, Dougal and his research assistants have worked in partnership with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to develop VTB so that it can be used to assist in system design, simulation and analysis of electric ships. Several other research universities and private corporations have been involved in the development of this significant platform over the years.
The company's chief operating officer is Kelly Truesdale, a recent graduate of the International Master of Business Administration program in the Darla Moore School of Business at USC.
About Dr. Roger Dougal
Roger Dougal is a professor of electrical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina. He is director of USC's Power & Energy Systems Research Group, site director of the Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for Grid-connected Advanced Power Electronic Systems, a director of the Electric Ship Research and Development Consortium, and director of the Virtual Test Bed project. The latter focuses on interdisciplinary simulation and visualization of modern energy systems.
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Qiu Guihai's monthly salary was about 800 yuan (US$100) in 2002 when he began working in a watch factory in Foshan, in South China's Guangdong Province.
He has changed jobs several times to "pocket more money" over the past four years. But the 28-year-old farmer-turned-labourer's hopes of earning more remain dim. Qiu, from Nanxiong County in northern Guangdong Province, now earns 1,000 yuan (US$125) a month in a different watch factory in Foshan.
Qiu is not alone. Nearly 40 per cent of farmers-turned-labourers earn an average monthly wage of about 500-800 yuan (US$62-US$100), according to a recent survey conducted by the Research Office of the State Council.
The survey found that migrant workers who earn between 300-500 yuan (US$37-US$62) a month account for nearly 30 per cent of the total, while those earning more than 800 yuan (US$100) make up of about 28 per cent.
As an important income source for rural families, the wages of migrant workers have been slow to increase compared with the rapid rise in urban wages over the past few years.
"The slower increase of wages for migrant workers, to a large extent, hinders rural families' income growth," said Ma Xiaohe, deputy director of the Academy of Macroeconomic Research with the National Development and Reform Commission.
As a result, it is expected that China will continue to suffer a large income disparity between rural and urban areas this year, according to a blueprint by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Per capita income in rural areas will reach about 3,500 yuan (US$415) this year, an increase of more than 5 per cent over last year, the blueprint said.
However, this year's increase ratio is lower than in 2005, which saw a 6.2 per cent increase over 2004, according to the blueprint. Per capita incomes in urban areas grew 9.6 per cent over the previous year.
"As rural areas benefit from the central government's new drive to build a 'new socialist countryside' during the 11th Five-Year Plan period (2006-10), farmers' income will continue to grow this year," Ma said.
In terms of building a "new socialist countryside," the central government allocated a budget expenditure of 339.7 billion yuan (US$42 billion) this year, 42.2 billion yuan (US$5.2 billion) more than last year.
However, the widening income gap between rural and urban areas will continue this year and farmers' consumption capability will remain low, according to Ma.
Ma blamed the widening gap on the low wages of farmers-turned labourers remaining static, and the relatively low price of agricultural products.
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Christie's Popularity Drop May Herald `Wrath' in 2011 New Jersey Elections
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, whose approval rating has slid since he took office in January, may be harming the election prospects of his party's lawmakers as he battles with the teachers' union and fights with Democrats over his refusal to reappoint the Supreme Court's lone black justice.
The first gauge of public support for the Republican governor, who proposed cutting spending by $10 billion to close a record budget gap, may come in November 2011, when all 120 members of the Legislature face re-election two years before he does. Democrats, who hold a 700,000-voter registration advantage in New Jersey, control the Assembly 47-33 and the Senate 23-17.
"The Republicans in the Legislature are going to be up for re-election before Chris Christie," said Ben Dworkin, director of the Rebovich Institute of New Jersey Politics at Rider University in Lawrenceville. "If there's going to be any public wrath, it's them who will face it first."
Christie, the first Republican elected New Jersey governor since 1997, ousted incumbent Jon Corzine in November as voters concerned about joblessness and home foreclosures punished Democrats. Christie started his term with 48 percent of voters supporting him in a poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind. Approval rose to 52 percent in early March, and then fell to 43 percent by the end of that month after he unveiled his first budget. In the most recent survey on Christie, an April 23 poll by SurveyUSA, 33 percent approved of him.
Spending, Taxes
The governor, 47, says he doesn't care about polls. He wants to reduce public-worker salaries and benefits, saying they're to blame for the state's highest-in-the-nation property taxes. Earlier this week, he angered Democrats with a decision to replace state Supreme Court Justice John Wallace, the first sitting member to be denied tenure since the current state Constitution was adopted in 1947.
"I'm staking out a position: that's what I'm paid to do," Christie told reporters yesterday in Montclair. The town of 37,000 people will lose 61 percent of $9 million in state school funding in the coming year under the governor's budget.
"I'll tell you what the real people of New Jersey are telling me," Christie said. "They're saying, 'Governor, do what you said you'd do.' That's what I'm going to do."
California, Arizona
Christie isn't the only Republican facing voter backlash in states battling record deficits. In California, Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman trailed Democrat Jerry Brown 38 percent to 44 percent in an April 21 Rasmussen poll. They were tied a month earlier. Whitman, the former EBay Inc. chief executive officer, has been criticized by rivals for her ties to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
In Arizona, Republican Governor Jan Brewer's April 23 signing of a law targeting illegal immigration sparked demonstrations by civil rights groups and criticism from political leaders including President Barack Obama. Brewer faces re-election this year.
Christie has proposed a $29.3 billion budget that closes a $10.7 billion deficit without raising taxes. His plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1 includes cutting aid for education by $820 million, charging seniors a $310 deductible for prescription-drug coverage and ending state funding for low- cost school breakfasts.
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Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver, a Democrat from East Orange, said Christie's plans will help her party in 2011.
"We're in a good position, given some of the policies rolled out so far, and there will be more," she said in an interview. "They are policies that won't be embraced by a majority of New Jersey."
Democratic lawmakers said they won't pass Christie's proposals unless he resurrects an income-tax surcharge on residents earning $400,000 or more. Christie refuses. New Jersey's credit rating may be lowered if he and lawmakers fail to adopt a budget within a week of the start of the new fiscal year, Moody's Investors Service said in an April 30 report.
Christie also faces opposition from the New Jersey Education Association, the state's teachers' union. He urged voters last month to reject school budgets in districts where teachers refused to accept pay freezes to deal with his cuts. The NJEA ran television and radio ads attacking Christie.
"If you want to be a popular politician in New Jersey this is not what you do," Christie told high school students March 30 in Montclair.
School Elections
The April 20 school elections marked the first time in more than three decades that voters in the second-wealthiest state by income shot down a majority of budgets, as districts sought tax increases to make up for reduced state funding. New Jersey's real-estate levies climbed 56 percent from 2001 to an average $7,281 in 2009, according to state data.
Republican State Committee Chairman Jay Webber, an assemblyman from Morris Plains, said the school elections showed Christie's "cut spending" message has caught on with voters. He said the legislative races are too far away to predict the governor's impact.
"Issues change; players change; and we'll have a record of success," Webber said. "We can't pander to every interest group that comes looking for more money. The state is broke."
Republican Seats
Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, a Republican from Westfield, said his party is betting voters' concerns will be about whether Christie and lawmakers cut property taxes and shrank government. He predicted his party would capture a majority of Senate seats for the first time since 2001.
"People understand that there are some very, very difficult decisions that are being made right now," said Kean, the son of Thomas Kean, the Republican governor from 1982 to 1990. "What people are going to be looking for during the next almost two years is what are the job creation efforts, tax reduction efforts and how did we make New Jersey more affordable."
Public-employee unions in New Jersey typically endorse Democrats. From 1973 to 2003, the NJEA backed Democrats over Republicans by a margin of 62 percent to 38 percent, and 81 percent of their candidates were victorious, according to data supplied by the union.
School Support
Candidates' "support for public education" will factor into the group's endorsements for the 2011 elections, said Steve Baker, a spokesman for the NJEA.
"We are watching what's going on now, and we will work to elect people who support us," Baker said.
Sixty-three percent of voters disapproved of Christie in the April 23 SurveyUSA poll, which was conducted for WABC-TV and had a margin of error of 4 percentage points. That compared with 13 percent disapproval in PublicMind's January poll, which had an error margin of 3.5 points. Four years ago, Corzine's disapproval also shot up over the initial months of his term.
"Everything is perilous for the governor right now," said Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University polling center in West Long Branch.
The defeat of school budgets "wasn't a blanket endorsement of his cuts," Murray said. "The issue is going to be whether voters start to see him picking these fights as some kind of a vendetta."
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EnteroscopySmall bowel biopsy; Push enteroscopy; Double-balloon enteroscopy; Capsule enteroscopy; Sonde enteroscopy
Enteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the small intestine (small bowel).
How the Test is Performed
A thin, flexible tube (endoscope) is usually inserted through the mouth and into the upper gastrointestinal tract. During a double-balloon enteroscopy, balloons attached to the endoscope can be inflated to allow the doctor to view a large part of the small intestine.
In a colonoscopy, a flexible tube is inserted through your rectum and colon. The tube usually can reach into the end part of the small intestine (ileum). See also: Colonoscopy
Tissue samples removed during enteroscopy are sent to the laboratory for examination.
How to Prepare for the Test
Do not take products containing aspirin for 1 week before the procedure. Tell your doctor if you take blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin) or clopidogrel (Plavix), because these may interfere with the test. Do NOT stop taking any medication unless told to do so by your health care provider.
Do not eat any solid foods or milk products after midnight the day of your procedure. You may have clear liquids until 4 hours before your exam.
You must sign a consent form.
How the Test Will Feel
When the tube is put into your mouth and down your esophagus (food pipe), you may feel like gagging. You will get a numbing medicine to reduce this feeling.
You may get a mild sedative, but only in small doses because you must stay alert enough to help with the procedure (by doing such things as swallowing and turning). The biopsy sampling causes little or no pain, although you may have some mild cramping.
Why the Test is Performed
This test is most often performed to help diagnose diseases of the small intestines. It may be done if you have:
- Abnormal x-ray results
- Tumors in the small intestines
- Unexplained diarrhea
- Unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding
Normal Results
In a normal test result, the health care provider will not find sources of bleeding in the small bowel, and will not find any tumors or other abnormal tissue.
What Abnormal Results Mean
Signs may include:
- Abnormalities of the tissue lining the small intestine (mucosa) or the tiny, finger-like projections on the surface of the small intestine (villi)
- Abnormal lengthening ofblood vessels (angiectasis)in the intestinal lining
- Immune cells called PAS-positive macrophages
- Polyps or cancer
- Radiation enteritis
- Swollen or enlarged lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels
- Ulcers
Changes found on enteroscopy may be signs of disorders and conditions, including:
- Amyloidosis
- Celiac sprue
- Crohn's disease
- Folate or vitamin B12 deficiency
- Giardiasis
- Infectious gastroenteritis
- Lymphangiectasia
- Lymphoma
- Small intestinal angiectasia
- Tropical sprue
- Whipple's disease
Complications are rare but may include:
- Excessive bleeding from the biopsy site
- Hole in the bowel (bowel perforation)
- Infection of the biopsy site leading to bacteremia
- Vomiting, followed by aspiration into the lungs
Factors that prohibit use of this test may include:
- Uncooperative or confused patients
- Untreated blood clotting (coagulation) disorders
- Use of aspirin or other medicines that prevent the blood from clotting normally (anticoagulants)
The greatest risk is bleeding. Signs include:
Jensen DM. Gastrointestinal hemorrhage and occult gastrointestinal bleeding. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine.24thed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 137.
Sidhu R, Sanders DS, Morris AJ, McAlindon ME. Guidelines on small bowel enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy in adults. Gut. 2008;57:125-136.
Review Date: 2/19/2012
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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Easy Cinnamon-Vanilla Pancakes
A burst of cinnamon-vanilla flavor in each bite, these moist and fluffy pancakes make a great back-to-school breakfast treat or a tasty brunch addition. Serve with your choice of syrup.
- 2 cups all-purpose baking mix
- 1 cup Fat Free Cinnamon Vanilla Crème or Cinnamon Vanilla Crème Flavor NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Liquid Coffee Creamer
- 1/2 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 2 large eggs
- Maple syrup
Directions, Reviews, Nutrition
GREASE griddle or large, nonstick skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup pancake batter onto hot griddle for each pancake; cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with syrup.
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Serving Size: 1/14 of Recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 14
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- Calories: 160
- Calories from Fat: 30
- Total Fat: 3.5g (5% of DV)
- Saturated Fat: 1g (5% of DV)
- Cholesterol: 30mg (10% of DV)
- Sodium: 230mg (10% of DV)
- Carbohydrates: 30g (10% of DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5g (1% of DV)
- Sugars: 17g
- Protein: 2g
- Vitamin A: 25% of DV
- Vitamin C: 0% of DV
- Calcium: 4% of DV
- Iron: 6% of DV
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Paul Walker Dead at 40 (UPDATED)
The Fast and the Furious star Paul Walker, 40, has passed away after a single-car accident Saturday afternoon.
The collision occurred in Santa Clarita, Calif. — just north of Los Angeles — when the driver of the Porsche that Walker was in lost control of the car, slamming into a tree. Neither Walker or the driver survived.
The sad news has been confirmed on both Walker's Facebook and Twitter. The posts are both below:
"It is with a truly heavy heart that we must confirm that Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident while attending a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide. He was a passenger in a friend's car, in which both lost their lives. We appreciate your patience as we too are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news. Thank you for keeping his family and friends in your prayers during this very difficult time. We will do our best to keep you apprised on where to send condolences. -#TeamPW"
It's with a heavy heart that we must confirm Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident…MORE: http://t.co/9hDuJMH99M – #TeamPW
— Paul Walker (@RealPaulWalker) December 1, 2013
Santa Clarita Signal, the fatal crash happened around 3:30 p.m. TMZ was the first to break the news of the actor's tragic passing and have a photo from the scene showing the vehicle engulfed in flames.
Paul is survived by his 15-year-old daughter, Meadow.
The police press release reads:
Patrol deputies from Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station responded to a report of a traffic collision at approximately 3:30PM in the 28300 block of Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia, on Saturday, November 30, 2013.
When they arrived, deputies found the vehicle engulfed in flames. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded, extinguished the fire and subsequently located two victims inside the vehicle. The victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
The cause of the collision is under investigation. The Coroner's Office will determine the identities and the cause of death of the victims.
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Honest, I'm not looking for trouble. Just hanging out on Christmas afternoon, watching the Heat vs. the Cavs on ABC, when a State Farm Insurance commercial comes on. Funny stuff. A guy on a treadmill gets so distracted by a shapely young woman on a hamstring machine that he slips and falls off.
Then a trim man, identified by a screen graphic as Dr. Ian Smith, comes by to help him to his feet, and says:
Go on, laugh. But it's not easy getting back in shape. That's why we created the 50-Million Pound Challenge. It's a new way to help our community get healthier together. Get started at 50-Million Pounds dot com.
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As captured in the photo, as he says "our community" he points to himself, emphasizing "our" as he pronounces it. I'm jarred. Going to the web site confirms things. This is a State Farm weight-loss program explicitly targeted at African-Americans. The program's logo is shown to the right.
So, am I being too touchy? Perhaps. Why don't we do a mirror-image ad?
Cut to a tennis club. A slightly paunchy white guy gets so distracted by the looker on the next court that he runs right into the net post. The white doctor coming to his aid says the same thing as Dr. Smith, again pointing to himself, and . . . we interrupt this commercial to bring you a massive national boycott.


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Vehilces powered by natural gas will be a key topic on Oct. 9 when Ohio holds its statewide energy summit.
The day-long conference will be held at the Student Union at Ohio State University in Columbus.
The event is being organized and sponsored by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and America's Natural Gas Alliance. It is open to the public.
More than 1,000 people last year attended Gov. John Kasich's energy summit.
Chesapeake Energy Corp,the Oklahoma-based firm is the No. 1 driller in Ohio.
Rig Count Interactive Map by Baker Hughes, an energy services company.
Shale Sheet Fracking, a Youngstown Vindicator blog.
National Geographic's The Great Shale Rush.
The Ohio Environmental Council, a statewide eco-group based in Columbus.
Earthjustice, a national eco-group.
People's Oil and Gas Collaborative-Ohio, a grass-roots group in Northeast Ohio.
Concerned Citizens of Medina County, a grass-roots group.
No Frack Ohio, a Columbus-based grass-roots group.
Fracking: Gas Drilling's Environmental Threat by ProPublica, an online journalism site.
Pipeline, blog from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Marcellus shale drilling.
Allegheny Front, environmental public radio for Western Pennsylvania.


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