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The December edition of Democratic Visions had its cableTV premier in the southwest suburbs this past Sunday. My wife commented that host Tim O'Brien and guest State Senator John Hoffman (DFL, Champlin) were far more interesting than what she had been watching on ABC – Barbara Walters' annual, celebrity pondering special spotlighting her choices of the year's most fascinating people. Indeed, the former Anoka-Hennepin School District Board member, first term Minnesota State Senator and suburban dad was more interesting than Baba Wawa's picks that included Taylor Swift, Chelsea Handler, Oprah Winfrey, Scarlett Johansson, George R.R. Martin and David Koch. Yes THE David Koch.
The new edition of Democratic Visions also concerns itself with California's upcoming ban on plastic bags and my reluctance to hang around DFL politicians and worker bees who seem in constant need of giving and receiving hugs and back pats. I'm Scandinavian-Lutheran and have gone through life fully satisfied with a handshake. Humorist Jon Spade, as my clinically depressed, motivational coach (and a public speaker) attempts to help me. Click here for the sketch adjusting to huggy Democrats.
After looking at our lefty volunteer-driven, 29-minute long, indulgence, do yourself a favor and read The Unforgiven Sins of Bill Maher, by Invenium Viam. The essay is posted here on MPP. I place Mr. Maher in league with the late, great Christopher Hitchens. Invenium Viam (who ever she/he is) is also a damn fine, if more polite, scribe.
Democratic Visions Cable TV Schedule
Minneapolis – MTN Channel 16 – Sundays at 8:30 p.m., Mondays 3:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. Program is streamed at the MTN website during cable casts.
Minnetonka, Hopkins, Edina, Eden Prairie and Richfield – Comcast Channel 15 – Mondays at 10:00 p.m., Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m and Sundays at 9 p.m.,
Bloomington – BCAT Cable Channel 16 – Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.; Fridays at 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
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Unionists 'deselect' party whip
The Ulster Unionist Party's assembly chief whip has been refused the chance to seek re-election at the next assembly poll.
Ivan Davis, a member for Lagan Valley, was dropped from the party's ticket at a meeting on Wednesday.
The UUP candidates for the next election, which are due to take in May 2003, will be local MP Jeffrey Donaldson, who was given special permission by the party to stand, Billy Bell, Nora Beare and Jim Kirkpatrick.
Mr Davis, a strong supporter of party leader David Trimble and a member of the Northern Ireland Policing Board, said he was not surprised by the outcome.
"Before the meeting got under way I was given by certain parties the four names of those who would be selected," he said.
"I have always said they are entitled to their views and I have always stressed that but I can't see it as a balanced team," he said.
Mr Davis suggested both Ms Beare and Mr Kirkpatrick would follow the lead of anti-Agreement Mr Donaldson.
It was his decision to contest the policies of party leader David Trimble at last weekend's Ulster Unionist ruling council meeting which led to Mr Trimble threatening to quit the Northern Ireland Executive if the IRA does not prove he is committed to peace by January.
"I hold those who were there last night in high respect but I think it was definitely a continuation from last year," added Mr Davis.
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M2M specialist Digi International has teamed up with networks vendor Ericsson on the installation of a power distribution monitoring system for utility provider Shandong Power.
Although the work for Shandong Power is described as a pilot project, the "strategic collaboration" between Digi (Minnetonka, MN, USA) and Ericsson (Stockholm, Sweden) marks a significant push into China's M2M market and could lead to major opportunities in future.
In a statement on the alliance, Digi said the two companies would aim to provide easy access to and control of remote devices used in M2M applications through the country.
It also pointed out that Ericsson's customers in China would henceforth gain access to Digi's wireless gateways, routers and embedded wireless modules, saying the combination of "outstanding network performance and industry-leading wireless hardware" could help to open up new M2M markets across China.
"We are growing our M2M ecosystem and Ericsson is a leading provider of communications technology and services with an established M2M presence in China," said Frederic Luu, the vice president of Asia and EMEA sales and marketing for Digi.
"By collaborating with Ericsson, we are able to broaden our customer base in China," he added. "With our wireless gateways, Ericsson customers can enjoy simple, scalable and secure device connectivity."
Digi said the pilot system provided to Shandong Power – a part of the State Grid Corporation of China – would be deployed in five cities across Shandong.
According to a study published earlier this year by Pyramid Research, China's M2M market is set to overtake the US in 2013 to become the world's biggest in terms of connectivity revenues.
The report noted that government policy and regulation are largely driving the M2M agenda in most parts of the world and responsible for China's progress in this area.


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Forty per cent of Australians believe some ethnic groups do not belong in the country with one in 10 having outwardly racist views, a new study shows.
NSW tops the list with racist views, but lead researcher on the project Kevin Dunn puts it down to Sydney being the focus of international migration to Australia.
The study, led by human geography and urban studies Professor Dunn and his team from the University of Western Sydney, reveals racism in Australia has waned over the years but the figures remain high.
He will unveil the state-by-state statistics on Friday at the 4Rs international conference - Rights, Reconciliation, Respect and Responsibility - at Sydney's University of Technology.
Challenging Racism: The Anti-Racism Research Project has randomly surveyed about 12,500 people in different studies during the past eight years.
Professor Dunn attributes the results to people's overarching views.
``It's an indicator of a narrow view of what constitutes Australianism,'' he told AAP.
People were asked which cultural/ethnic groups do not fit into Australian society.
NSW topped the list with 46 per cent of survey respondents saying some ethnic groups should not be in the country. The ACT had the lowest such response with 28 per cent.
Professor Dunn said people also revealed who they singled out the most.
``The most often-mentioned groups were Muslims or people from the Middle East.''
The overall figures surge to 65 per cent for people over 65 but drop to 31 per cent for those aged 18 to 34.
``It's too high, isn't it,'' Professor Dunn said. ``We've got to bring that down.''
On average, about one in 10 people said it was not good for people of different cultures to marry and about the same number said not all races are equal.
``It's only about one in 10 people now in Australia across the different states that would have that sort of view - the racial supremacists for instance,'' Professor Dunn said.
``That's still quite high I suppose - there's a lot of concern that comes out of that.''
He said NSW ranked highest in most categories but attributed that to Sydney being the country's focus for immigration.
``There's just more cultural diversity here - there's more opportunity for cross-cultural contact and that means some of them will not be positive ones.''
Professor Dunn and his team will release regional results within each state sometime early next year.
They will also recommend strategies to lower Australia's level of racist views, which he said remain low by international standards.
A survey into race attitudes in Australia Racism
Are there any cultural/ethnic groups that do not fit into Australian society (yes)?
- NSW 46.6 per cent, Qld 42 per cent, Vic 35.9 per cent, SA 40.1 per cent, ACT 28.2 per cent, NT 35.3 per cent, Tas 41 per cent, Perth 45.4 per cent.
All races of people are equal (no)
- NSW 12 per cent, Qld 11.2 per cent, Vic 9.9 per cent, SA 10.2 per cent, ACT 7.7 per cent, NT 15 per cent, Tas 9.6 per cent, Perth 9.3 per cent.
Anti-Muslim concern
- NSW 54.4 per cent, Qld 50.1 per cent, Vic 42.8 per cent, SA 49.8 per cent, ACT 41.5 per cent, NT 40.2 per cent, Tas 42.8 per cent, Perth 48 per cent.
Study highlights Australian racism
Forty per cent of Australians believe some ethnic groups do not belong in the country with one in 10 having outwardly racist views, a new study shows.


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Genre: Dog training
The Monks of New Skete are known for their unique approach to raising and training dogs; they maintain the philosophy that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog.
In How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend, the monks build upon the basic puppy training covered in their book The Art of Raising a Puppy to tell you everything you need to know to care for your dog. From how to select a dog to fit your lifestyle, how to read a pedigree, how and when to train, how to properly use praise and discipline, and how to feed and care for dogs, the monks offer clear guidelines to improving communication with your canine.
Filled with the wisdom, compassion, and caring that the brothers are known for, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend helps you better understand your dog, which can lead to a deepened bond with your pet.
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FEZ – Just over a year ago, the Arab Spring sparked dramatic change throughout the Arab world. Popular movements have brought a range of avowedly Islamist political parties to power, replacing the largely secular former regimes. What that will mean for these countries, and for the region, is one of today's central geopolitical questions.
In North Africa, two Islamist parties have come fully to power via democratic elections: al-Nahda (Renaissance) in Tunisia, where the Arab Spring began, and the Justice and Development Party (PJD) in Morocco, both of which now lead new coalition governments.
Whereas a popular revolution produced regime change in Tunisia, Morocco underwent a peaceful transformation that left the monarchy in place. Last July, Moroccans voted overwhelmingly to approve a new constitution that shifts executive power from the king to the prime minister, who will now be fully responsible for the cabinet, the civil service, and the implementation of government policies.
The king retains some prerogatives, such as the authority to select the prime minister (from the parliament's majority party) and the head of the army. Furthermore, like heads of state in other parliamentary systems, he has the right to appoint the government ministers and ambassadors, dissolve the parliament, and dismiss the cabinet.


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With the Boston Red Sox succumbing into the ground, the word says that the BoSox have now agreed to conditions with first baseman Adrian Gonzalez on a seven-year contract value $154 million, multiple media outlets have reported. The deal is expected to be broadcasted Friday afternoon. Baseball scores.
Gonzalez will get a $6 million signing bonus, $21 million per year from 2012 till 2016 and $21.5 million per year in 2017 and 2018, as sources close to the deal declared. The deal has a partial no-trade clause. The Red Sox are securing themselves a well known, talented baseman for years to come.
Boston acquired Gonzalez from the San Diego Padres in the offseason. The parameters of the deal were discussed at the time, but by waiting until after the season started, the Red Sox saved luxury tax money to get even more players to optimize their roster.
A three-time All-Star, Gonzalez is in his eighth season and is currently going through his prime. He has a career average of .282 with 169 home runs. Baseball odds.
The deal is the largest agreed-upon by the team's current tenure. The $160 million contract signed by former Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez was reached while the team was owned by the Jean Yawkey Trust. Baseball spreads.
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Just be careful people, 'Castrol' doesn't mean you can use it in your car, and you shouldn't just buy it by the two numbers...read the label and if it doesn't say "approved: BMW LL-01" you should keep looking. Although some oils might be fine, that designation assures you it is. Many oils degrade far too quickly, it seems, and won't protect your engine like you want it protected.
Dmax, the Castrol Edge for sale at Advance has a list of manufacturers' whose specifications it meets on the back of the container. Some of them still have "European Formula" on the front. I know for sure that 0-30, 5-30, 0-40 and 5-40 had the BMW LL01 listing. There were other weights - 10-50, 10-40 - that I did not check for the LL01 listing because I was not considering buying. You may be right in saying those other weights do not meet the BMW specs. I am going back to the store today to pick up some parts I ordered and I will check if the others do meet LL01.
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CHELMSFORD, Mass., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY) announced that management will present an overview of the Company's business on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the Cowen and Company 29th Annual Aerospace/Defense Conference. The conference will be held at the InterContinental The Barclay New York hotel, in New York, on February 5-6, 2008.
The Mercury presentation will be webcast live on February 5 at 11:55 a.m. EST through the Company's website, at www.mc.com/investor. A replay of the webcast will be archived for three months on the Company's website, under Financial Events at www.mc.com/investor.
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Mercury Computer Systems is the leading provider of computing systems and software for data-intensive applications that include image processing, signal processing, and visualization. With a strong commitment to innovation, our expertise in algorithm optimization, systems development, and silicon design is blended with software application knowledge and industry-standard technologies to solve unique computing challenges.
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Mercury is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts and serves customers worldwide through a broad network of direct sales offices, subsidiaries, and distributors.
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Newly appointed US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to Israel in the Palestinian areas in early February to assess prospects for assisting Israel with its disengagement plan from Gaza and helping the Palestinian Authority reform.
Newly appointed US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to Israel in the Palestinian areas in early February to assess prospects for assisting Israel with its disengagement plan from Gaza and helping the Palestinian Authority reform.
Her first trip abroad in her new post is slated to take place February 3-10 and include stops in Europe, Turkey, Israel and the Palestinian areas. Rice will then travel March 1 to London to take part in a conference on Palestinian institution building.
On Thursday, a senior Bush administration official said building a successful Palestinian state would be crucial to defeating Islamic extremism.
"A successful Palestinian state will, more than anything else, dampen the appeal of Islamic extremists, and that will have an impact throughout the Middle East and beyond," Deputy Assistant Secretary of Near Eastern Affairs David Satterfield told a conference hosted by the United States Institute of Peace.
Satterfield reiterated US opposition to Israeli settlement expansion, saying "it undermines Israeli, as well as Palestinian interests and futures."
He said the US would, for now, focus on helping reform the Palestinian security services and supporting Prime Minister Sharon´s disengagement plan.
"Calls for an immediate resumption of permanent status talks are premature. They ignore the importance of both Israelis and Palestinians taking the concrete steps to rebuild trust and confidence that will lay the foundation for forward movement," he noted.
While Satterfield said the US was prepared to provide funds for the Palestinians, he declined to comment on prospects for supplemental aid for Israel to help cover costs associated with the Gaza withdrawal plan. "These are decisions we´re not yet prepared to take a public position on. So I´m afraid on this I´m going to have to be silent," he said.
In an interview with the satellite channel, Al Arabiya, US President George W. Bush said Wednesday that it was possible a Palestinian state could be established before the end of his second term in office. (© 1995-2005, The Jerusalem Post 01/27/05)
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Thinking realistically about the history of the American West easily lands on the list of this nation's top 10 least favorite pastimes. Hundreds of historians have invested their life force in pointing out the inaccuracies in the image of the 19th-century West as a place of colorful romance and innocent adventure. "No thanks," the believers reliably respond. "We like our version a lot better."
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Take a walk through Sauna Park and start each day in an extraordinarily fresh way. Due to its exceptionally rich and diverse offer, the Sauna Park of the Terme & Wellness Palace is considered to be a unique sauna complex in Europe. On 1,000 m? there are seven different types of sauna: Thalasso sauna, salt steam sauna, Moorish steam bath and Finnish sauna; various relaxation areas, Kneipp's brook and baths, whirlpool, chromotherapy, massage-cascades, ice cave, tepidarium, laconium, herbal sauna, swimming pool with cold water…
Two of the major attractions of the Sauna Park are the ice cave, which is the first of its kind to appear in Slovenia, and the salt steam sauna, especially important as it uses the salt from the salt pans of Sečovlje, which has been produced naturally and in exactly the same way, since the 13th century.
Temperature: 42 °C - 45 °C Humidity: 65 %
The combination of warmth and humidity provides a pleasant, relaxing and refreshing experience beneficial to both body and mind. It stimulates the circulation; it cleanses the skin as well as the respiratory ways. Its effects result in alleviation of aches and pains, the reduction of stress and relaxation of muscular tension. Thalasso sauna is a gentle way of achieving effective relaxation and regeneration. The sauna is also equipped with a system for brine inhalation that is especially recommended to alleviate the conditions related to respiratory problems.
Temperature: 45 °C - 55 °C Humidity: 100 %
It is a classic Turkish bath. The high humidity provides an extremely relaxing climate. The respiratory tract is cleansed, circulation stimulated, muscle tension relaxed, the skin becomes silky smooth and supple.
Temperature: 35 °C - 45 °C Humidity: up to 30 %
An ambient temperature close to that of the body induces a healthy fever induced that strengthens the immune system without overloading the circulatory system. The Tepidarium has a preventive and healing effect and is an ideal way to relieve stress and regenerate the system for young and old alike. Ceramic deck-chairs are heated to the body temperature thus helping achieve complete relaxation.
Temperature: 60 °C - 70 °C Humidity: up to 20 %
The combination of temperature and humidity provides a highly stimulating immunological, dermatological, circulatory, respiratory and locomotion effects. To the sauna there is a computer guided supply of aromas (essential oils from Mediterranean plants). Herbal sauna is an excellent alternative for those who prefer lower temperatures, or it can be an introduction to the Finnish sauna.
Air temperature: 55 °C - 65 °C Humidity: up to 30 %
The body is so warmed up that after a short time it is ideally decontaminated by intensive perspiration. The circulation is stimulated, the elimination of metabolic waste accelerated and the body's own defences are mobilised. It is a mild form of the Finnish sauna, the heartbeat is stimulated and blood pressure regulated. The result is a feeling of freshness and deeper mental and physical relaxation.
Warm swimming pool: 37 °C Cold swimming pool: 10 °C - 15 °C
It is used to stimulate and invigorate the body. It improves the immune system as well as vegetative nervous system. It also reduces the feeling of pain and stress in the feet and improves the elasticity of the veins. We apply the footbath in four small swimming pools, switching the feet from hot to cold water and vice versa. We always start the treatment with hot water and finish it with cold water.
Water temperature: 35 °C
Walking on stones of different sizes stimulates sensitive nerve endings and reflex areas in the feet, which reflect particular organs of the body. It works directly on the feet, strengthens and firms the muscles and preserves foot arches.
Temperature: 60 °C - 65 °C Humidity: 30 %
Salt steam sauna is a mild form of sauna with extremely beneficial effect on the locomotor system and respiratory organs. The purging effect already starts after 15 minutes with the ambient temperature of 65°C. The rise in body temperature strengthens the immune system and the rubbing of the skin with the natural sea salt, from the salt pans in Sečovlje, is an ideal exfoliation of the skin thus leaving it pliant, supple, moisturized, healthy and good-looking. Salt steam sauna is an ideal introductory treatment to all the other different types of sauna, which become more effective, as the skin is intensively cleansed. After the peeling, when dead skin and impurities have been removed, the skin feels soft, clean and silky smooth. If the skin is very sensitive and damaged, the exposure to the heat of the salt cabin alone may suffice.
Water temperature: 15 °C
In order to cool down a cold, refreshing swim is recommended to healthy persons after the sauna. You should remain in the water until the first sensation of cold. When combined with the sauna, it makes an excellent exercise for the circulation and the improvement of the immune system.
Beside the chromotherapy, which was described before, there are many other such areas where you can take your time to relax and enjoy the benefits of various treatments. The majority of relaxation areas are situated in ante-rooms of the various saunas. Comfortable deck-chairs and pleasant music help your body be prepared for the next round of sauna.
Temperature: 90 °C - 110 °C Humidity: up to 15 %
The Finnish sauna is the most widely known type of sauna; it boosts the immune system and promotes analgesia. It improves flexibility of the body and reduces stress.
The Finnish sauna utilizes high temperature, which promotes profuse perspiration. Very low humidity levels allow temperatures that could boil water to be tolerated and even enjoyed, causing no discomfort whatsoever. The body may lose a large amount of liquid and minerals, which must be replaced during the sauna session itself. To all regular sauna-goers we recommend to cool off with the icy water from the bucket in front of the sauna, to visit the ice cave or to plunge themselves into a swimming pool with cold water.
Temperature: 3 °C - 5 °C Humidity: 10 %
There you will find real ice and snow. The invigorating ice cave is meant to cool down and refresh you body after the sauna as it enhances circulation and boosts the immune system. Rubbing the snow into the body and low temperatures in the cave have the same effect as the jump into the icy river or rolling in the snow. Time to be spent in the ice cave is short, till the first sensation of cold. Visit to the ice cave is advised only to those who wish to do so and to those who do not suffer from more serious circulation-related difficulties.
Chromotherapy is the relaxation area where different colours are used to balance energy wherever the body is lacking, be it physical, emotional, spiritual or mental. In order to intensify the effects, we have added a touch of pleasant, relaxing music, slightly heated deck-chairs, mist and starry sky. The effects of each colour:


text: Our Verdict The all-round ability of the Luna 7 means it should sit well with a very wide range of systems For Exciting yet refined presentation Not fussy about pairing kit Price Against At this price, nothing worthy of note Jump to Sound qualityVerdictBack to top Reviewed on 11th March 2014 The Luna 7 used to be £9/m but has recently had a price drop. And that has done nothing but enhance our admiration for this fine cable. Sound quality From the moment you plug it into your system, the Luna 7 allows a keen and ready-to-please presentation. It isn't over-zealous or too forceful in its approach, though. Play Guns N' Roses' You Could Be Mine and the system pours a bucketload of excitement on the listener with the crashing drum kicks, frenzied guitar play and wailing vocal. But it does so without making the music sound unwieldy or reckless. It conveys the eagerness and punch of the QED Ruby Anniversary Evolution but with a touch of added tact and guile. More after the break Verdict The all-round ability of the Luna 7 means it should sit well with a very wide range of systems – you won't need to worry about how it interacts with the rest of your kit. MORE: See all our speaker cable reviews Where to buy View all » Wireworld Luna 7 £6.50 Largest Hi-Fi Cable, Home Cinema Cable and AV Connectivity Specialist in the UK. Widest range of the most prestigious brands. Order online for next day delivery with a 60 day money back guarantee. View Offer Related News Chord Company debuts new Sarum T cable range Tue, 21 Feb 2017, 02:46pm QED Supremus aims to be the ultimate speaker cable Sun, 08 May 2016, 02:54pm Wednesday Wrap: Sky's strong growth, iPhone outsells Android in the US, Superfi/QED cables Wed, 04 Feb 2015, 02:46pm CES 2015: Naim Audio reveals Super Lumina interconnects and cables Fri, 09 Jan 2015, 11:19am QED promises "unrivalled sonic performance" from XT40 speaker cable Fri, 03 Oct 2014, 04:17pm Accessories Luna 7 Speaker cables Wireworld


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Johnny's Luncheonette is a local diner located in Newton Center, MA. It is a family friendly restaurant that is always packed and busy on the weekends during breakfast and brunch.
Known for its array of breakfast food, this place offers great omelets, pancakes, fresh fruit, and even oatmeal. They also have a great variety of fresh juices, smoothies, and milkshakes which I would highly recommend. However, i would not recommend coming for lunch of dinner. I thought the food was not up to par.
The great thing about this place is that it had a true diner feel. From the tables and booths, to the decorations and counters. I think it is very fun and the service is great. For breakfast i would give this place a 4.
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Hi everyone and welcome to this review.
Glue... We can never have enough of it in our home, whether it's making card, sticking up posters or homework we use it for them all. Now for multi uses like that we need a very versatile glue that is quick and easy to use with no mess.
We had been buying the big pots of PVA glue for many years but after making Christmas cards for charity it really was evident that it was useless for the tasks we were doing. Well... Time to find a replacement! That is where this lovely Bostik Quick Stick comes into the equation.
They are a very well known company around the world for its DIY adhesives as well as the domestic glues. They of course make the famous 'Blue Tac' that many of us use every day. They also make many products for use in the building trade such as tile adhesive, cement additives and silicones. So they are not little guys when it comes to this sort of product!
I found my Bostik Quick Stick in Tesco's on special offer in the stationery aisle. It cost only 79p for two sticks! Bargain. They are the smaller type sticks of around 8g of glue in each tube.
The glue is packed in a very eye catching package, a cardboard backing with the glue on top and covered in shrunken plastic wrapping. The cardboard in the back is dark yellow and blue and states, 'Ideal for sticking paper and card solid'. After seeing how convenient these glue sticks looked compared to the big messy tubs of PVA it was decided to try some. At the back of the packaging there are two tabs that you pull for easy opening! Yay, no messing with plastic wrapping!
Once the glue was out of the packaging the tubes looked very small and I thought they would not be lasting long. They are around 3 inches in height and quarter an inch in width. An okay size I suppose, very handy for pencil cases as they will not take up much room at all. The glue stick itself is a dark blue colour with a dark blue lid and the yellow turn mechanism at the bottom. Very attractive looking sticks I must say! On the back it states that it's safe to use with children and washes easily. But it is not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts.
Using the glue
The glue is very easy to use, just pop off the lid, turn the yellow mechanism up to the required amount and your glue is ready for use. The glue is white in colour when on the stick but when it's applied to a surface it happily turns clear. The smell is not great, I'm no glue sniffer!! But I did notice a rather strange chemical smell which I was not expecting in glue that was advertised for use with children. Oh well, I suppose it shouldn't cause any harm. I also noticed that the lid was extremely hard to remove, this is most likely to be a safety feature to stop young children pulling it off. But if you have wrist problems I would highly recommend buying a different brand.
What can this glue stick be used for?
I have found these glue sticks to have loads of uses. It really is strong and I managed to fix a broken ornament with it! Wow.
Here are some of the uses I have tried and tested:
*Sticks paper
*Sticks card
*Small pieces of balsa wood
And anything else that is light and can be usually stuck down by glue! I was surprised with how strong it was, paper really cannot be separated when stuck, I did stick my fingers together at times but a rinse under the tap helped this. I must say that it lives up to the claim of washing easily. I have got it on my clothes so many times and it comes off with a wet wipe, no problem at all. The glue is generally not messy at all, it's very clean to use and the lid stays very clean, unlike that of the PVA.
The glue is free of any toxic chemicals so it's safe for use with children, even though it smells very strange Bostik says it is also free of any solvents so is very safe to use. Please do not eat this glue though, I am sure it wouldn't do you much good and probably would not taste the best!
Are there any disadvantages to this glue stick?
Well there are some things they could have made better, but for the price I cannot complain too much. Below are some improvements I think they could make:
*Not suitable for sticking slightly heavy items
*Takes a while to dry (Around 5 minutes to securely stick) I know this sounds short but compared to other sticks I've used it's not.
*The lid is hard to remove
*The turn mechanism is slight stiff
*Small stick of only 8g
That's about it. But again I cannot complain because of the price and I can simply live perfectly fine with the glue the way it is! Even though I have said the pot is small mine has lasted 3 weeks already, I have used it a few times a week so I would say it is quite long lasting, I have about a quarter left. It must be said that this glue does spread very well and does not leave lumps of glue all over your work! This does mean the glue will last longer.
Now I have seen a few places selling this glue at around about the same price I paid. I have seen this in Morrison's, Wilkinsons and Pound Stretcher - also known as Instore.
The company also has a website: www.bostik.com, but I found it very hard to use, I don't have a clue how to use it ha-ha.
Overall I would say this is a fantastic little glue stick. It sticks everything it claims on the packaging and is quite easy to use; being small and portable makes it great for pencil cases. The price is good and I really recommend it as an office companion.
Thanks for reading,©nickbrown60
I use a lot of glue at home and at work, and tend to buy it by the box, the thick sticks since these are the ones I think are the easiest for children to hold (the glue sticks, not the box). The things are also available in smaller 8g sticks which are best used by older children who are able to manipulate the glue stick more easily.
**Product and packaging**
Right now, with the summer holidays upon us and lots of small people round at our house wanting to make crafty things, i have bought several of the 8g sticks in bulk. There is a method in this madness- the children are all 7 and 8 years old, quite capable, and because I know that the glue will be left with the tops off, it seems best to let a certain number of skinny sticks dry out rather than the thicker ones!
So, the 8g sticks... these have a blue pull off top and written all over the stick is the Bostik logo. There is a yellow turn up and turn down mechanism at the bottom which makes the actual glue stick move up or down. Younger children are usually quite fascinated by this, and at first twist the glue right to the top, but once the initial attraction has worn off, are usually quite sensible about the whole activity.
So, a simple twist moves the glue so that it can be used; twist in the opposite direction, and down it goes again; put the top back on, and bingo... glue for another day... if they have heeded your warnings about not leaving the top off.
The glue itself is obviously a solid glue stick and is white. I have a sniff of it because it doesn't warn me not to, and rather than finding it odourless as i expected, there is a very slight smell. Yes, it does smell a bit as i imagine and expect glue to smell but not that getting high kind of smell when you have to open all the windows...you have to get very close to it to actually smell it.
*The advantage of this type of glue is mainly, from my point of view, that it is not messy. There have been so many occasions when I have had only the "runny" glue and it has got all over the place...I do like peeling off dry glue but it's not as pleasant when it seems to have magically appeared on the furniture. Bostik, like other glue sticks, is also very accurate. Everyone, from quite young children, is able to put some glue exactly where it is needed, mainly because it is not dripping off glue sticks.
*It is also solvent free and non toxic, hence no warning about the sniffing of it. This is obviously a great advantage, because it's not going to poison anyone- no nasty fumes or poisonous ingredients, although I wouldn't advise anyone to eat or start licking it, unless there is a sensory issue and then it could be quite a pleasant feeling.
*It also washes out of clothes so no more gluing and then trying to wash clothes only to find that whilst the majority of the glue has come out there are nasty white marks where it just could noot be moved.
*Another great advantage is that it sticks things! It can easily stick feathers, paper, sequins, tissue, in fact lots of things that are light and easily stickable. However, it doesn't manage to stick heavier items such as buttons, and things which aren't almost flat will prove a problem, so get the pva for those or endure the distress as the twirled pipe cleaner falls off
*The glue is usually quite easy to remove from hands and surfaces. I do say "usually" because so far I have had to get it off only hard surfaces...carpets and sofas I can't comment on!
*Children can't take the top off the glue, (is this a disadvantage). As an advantage, it's a great factor because small children tend to be unable to take the top off so they can't start to use the glue without you knowing!
* Some children don't like the stickiness of it on their hands
* Not suitable for gluing heavier resources.
* If the lid is not put back on the glue dries out.
* Can be more expensive than other similar products although I find that the more expensive the glue, the better the quality, and this tends not to be the most expensive
* Young children find it difficult to take the top off so will need help!
**Price and Availability**
The 8g stick costs about £1.49 which is a bit more expensive than buying the bigger one per gramme. However, there are offers to be had, and if you need lots, look around to buy in bulk
Not suitable for children under the age of 3 because of the small parts, such as the cap, although looking at the size of this cap, I can't see it being a great danger, so I would imagine this to be true only for the very small Bostik sticks.
That depends on useage and how well you look after it. If you use it infrequently and put the top back on carefully after use, then it lasts ages. If you have 6 weeks holiday with Little Miss and pals or a similar scenario then it won't last long because it's too busy sticking
Bostik LTD., Leicester LE4 6BW
Not a child friendly website...more information about the company. However, should you have a fascination or interest in the number of sticky products they make, this is the website for you!
A good general all round solid glue for everyday sticking. It won't stick heavy things and certainly won't be helping with the diy but for paper crafts it does work. It's non messy, easy to use, non toxic and sticks most things children will want to stick.
A useful addition to any holiday craft pack.
Thanks for reading
Daniela x
Solid glue stick. Ideal for sticking most paper material. Easy and mess-free application.


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SEOUL – Pyongyang carried out a third submarine-launched ballistic missile test last month, reports said Wednesday, as U.S. researchers warned of the "significant threat" such a capability, if fully developed, would pose.
The reports came ahead of North Korea's apparent fourth nuclear test Wednesday, in which the hermit nation claimed to have successfully exploded a hydrogen bomb.
The South Korean and U.S. media reports, citing military officials in both countries, said the earlier test appeared to have been conducted from a submerged submarine near the port city of Sinpo.
It was unclear if it was meant to be a simple ejection test or a full flight test, the reports said, making it difficult to determine the success or failure of the exercise.
Both the South Korean Defense Ministry and the Pentagon declined to comment on what they said was an intelligence matter.
Researchers with the U.S.-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University said recent satellite images of the naval shipyard at Sinpo showed stepped-up activity that supported the reports of a third test being carried out.
The images also suggested a submarine reported to have been damaged in a failed test in November was still "seaworthy."
An ongoing refurbishment project at the Sinpo South Shipyard was seen as nearing completion — allowing for the construction of a new, much larger class of submarines than those in the current North Korean fleet, the researchers said.
They concluded that North Korea was continuing to "actively pursue" the development of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) and associated ballistic missile submarine, with the combined "potential to present a significant threat in the future."
However, they added that the development of an operational system would be an "expensive, time-consuming endeavor" with no guarantee of success.
North Korea has a 70-strong submarine fleet — one of the largest in the world — but it is comprised of largely obsolete Soviet-era and modified Chinese vessels incapable of handling an operational SLBM system.
A fully developed SLBM capability would take the North Korean nuclear threat to a new level, allowing deployment far beyond the Korean Peninsula and the potential to retaliate in the event of a nuclear attack.
North Korea first announced in May that it had conducted a successful SLBM test — a claim accompanied by pictures of leader Kim Jong Un pointing at the missile as it blasted out of the water.
Numerous experts suggested the images were doctored and the test was widely assumed to have been a simple ejection test, rather than a full flight test.
It was also believed to have been launched from an underwater platform, and not a submarine.
North Korea regularly makes claims of major advances in its military capabilities — particularly in connection with its nuclear arsenal.
After Wednesday's nuclear test, it boasted of having mastered the technology to place a miniaturized atomic warhead of a ballistic missile.
Although expert opinion differs on what stage the North has reached in its nuclear and missile development programs, there is unanimity that it has made substantial strides on both fronts in recent years.


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West Palm Beach FL (UPI) April 24, 2007
Officials of the International AIDS Society Tuesday urged caution over reports that treatment derived from natural herbs in Gambia can cure AIDS. The purported cure is administered directly to the patients by the president of Gambia, an African nation with a population of 1.6 million.
"It is premature and unethical to label this product a cure if it has not been thoroughly tested and proven," said Pedro Cahn, president of the IAS in Geneva.
"Furthermore, to take patients off potent combination antiretroviral therapy, which has saved millions of lives since its introduction in 1996, is shocking and irresponsible."
In the treatment, which has been administered to 38 patients with human immunodeficiency virus, the microbe that causes AIDS, President Yahya Jammeh rubs an herbal paste on the abdomen of the patient and then offers a bitter yellowish drink.
In a report on Jammeh's Web site, he is quoted as saying that the HIV/AIDS virus is easy to cure, but secondary illnesses such as diabetes and tuberculosis make treatment more difficult.
"What we are doing here is to get rid of the virus from your system. If someone has diabetes or TB, it is very difficult to get rid of the HIV virus. Where a person is suffering from TB and it is chronic, as you are fighting the HIV virus, the TB also fights the CD4 counts of that particular individual."
Calls by United Press International to the Embassy of Gambia in Washington were not returned.
While under treatment at the government complex in Banjul, the capital of the nation surrounded on three sides by Senegal on the west coast of Africa, patients must pledge not to smoke, steal or have sex. "If you are not serious, we will kick you out and take in other patients. Remember that you have come for treatment, and the medication you hate is the most effective. If you comply with all these, we will be able to treat you," Jammeh told patients.
The contention that Jammed has found a cure for HIV/AIDS has been greeted with skepticism. In a statement to UPI, Cahn said, "Pharmaceutical and traditional medicines have benefited many people with various medical conditions across the world.
"All products that show promise in the treatment or eradication of HIV should be rigorously studied. The Gambian government has characterized criticism of its herbal treatment as 'anti-African.' This is not at all the case. The IAS believes that all reasonable approaches should be scientifically evaluated, including the current Gambian treatment being billed as a 'cure.'"
Previous reports said that blood samples from patients under Jammeh's care had been analyzed by laboratories in Senegal and that the patients did not have detectable viral loads. That position was clarified by Souleymane Mboup, professor of medicine at the University of Dakar in Senegal. Mboup is the former regional representative for Africa on the IAS Governing Council and is chair of the 2008 International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa.
In a statement released by the IAS, Mboup said, "The interpretation by the Gambian authorities of the results of HIV antibody and viral load testing on blood samples sent to my laboratory is incorrect. Firstly, the results were obtained under false pretenses, when a technician approached us asking for training on our equipment because he had problems operating the equipment in his laboratory. We agreed, and in this process, he asked us to test some anonymous samples, which we later learned were from patients who had received President Jammeh's treatment.
"Of those samples that were HIV-positive -- 66.66 percent -- none could be described as cured. Viral load was detectable in most cases. In some samples, viral load measures were below the level detectable by the tests. This is not surprising, since these patients had been treated with antiretrovirals prior to the administration of the herbal treatment," Mboup said.
"Effective antiretroviral therapy can reduce HIV viral load to below levels of detection. However, extensive research over many years has shown that, even in patients whose HIV viral load is undetectable by standard testing measures, with further specific DNA and RNA testing, HIV can be found in the tissues of all patients.
"There is no known cure for AIDS," Mboup said. "Under no circumstances may the tests conducted in my laboratory be used as proof of an alleged cure for HIV. For the results to be used in this way, tests must be conducted before, during and after treatment. International rules regulate the conducting of trials in order to prove therapeutic efficacy."
In Gambia, a country best known in the United States as the birthplace of the slave Kunta Kinte in the saga "Roots," Tamsir Mbowe, the nation's secretary of state for health and social welfare, said 107 patients were registered for the treatment by Jammeh, but after a series of laboratory and physical examinations, 38 were selected to start the treatment.
"The others," Mbowe said, "will join the batch later." He then called on Gambians to go for voluntary counseling and testing. "This will help in the management of patients affected and infected with the virus," he noted. About 1.3 percent of the people in Gambia are believed infected with HIV. In parts of southern Africa, infection rates are as high as 40 percent of adults.
"The International AIDS Society," Cahn said, "urges its worldwide membership to hold their governments to account for unproven claims of AIDS cures. We advise healthcare workers and policymakers throughout the world to continue to implement antiretroviral treatment programs for all who need them, and to clarify the proven dangers of stopping antiretrovirals, including the risk of disease progression and the development of drug resistance."
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August 30, 2007
The idea of using federal money to rebuild cities is the quintessential liberal vision. And given the dreadful results in New Orleans, we can say that the government's billions spent so far represents the quintessential failure of that liberal vision, says Lawrence Kudlow, host of CNBC's Kudlow & Company.
- So far, the federal government has spent $127 billion (including tax relief) on post-Katrina New Orleans.
- The entire gross domestic product (GDP) of the state of Louisiana is only $141 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
- If the relief money had been divvied up among residents, the $127 billion would come to $425,000 per person.
So the cash spent there nearly matches the entire state's GDP, says Kudlow. And to make matters worse, by all accounts New Orleans isn't even fixed. Further, according to an article by Nicole Gelinas at the Manhattan Institute:
- New Orleans has earned the distinct honor of becoming the murder capital of the world.
- The murder rate is 40 percent higher than before Katrina and twice as high as other dangerous cities like Detroit, Newark, N.J., and Washington, D.C.
Right from the start, New Orleans should have been turned into a tax-free enterprise zone, says Kudlow. No income taxes, no corporate taxes, no capital-gains taxes. The only tax would have been a sales tax paid on direct transactions. A tax-free New Orleans would have attracted tens of billions of dollars in business and real-estate investment. This in turn would have helped rebuild the cities, schools and hospitals. Private-sector entrepreneurs would have succeeded where big-government bureaucrats and regulators have so abysmally failed.
Source: Lawrence Kudlow, "The Big Easy's Billion Dollar Boondoggle," Townhall.com, August 30, 2007.
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Oktoberfest in Lima, Peru
Bavaria's archetypal festival of Oktoberfest gets a Peruvian twist as this guide, guest written by Peru travel expert Simon Ross-Gill, explains.
Bavaria's archetypal festival of Oktoberfest gets a Peruvian twist as this guide, guest written by Peru travel expert Simon Ross-Gill, explains.
Reading your book with your sunglasses on, or are you really scoping/admiring the people frolicking in the sea in front of you? I suspect we've all done this at some stage. So where are the best beaches in South America for people watching? Where do all the trendy, beautiful Latin locals spend there beach holidays? […]
While Rio de Janeiro is preparing for it's world famous carnival and the tourist hordes that come with it, I thought I'd shed some light on alternative carnivals in South America - one's you've probably never even heard of.
What is New Years Eve like in Latin America? Here's some advice about where to head for the best New Years Eve parties and a range of photos.
Here's a selection of some great films about travelling in, or life in, a variety of Latin American countries. Great to watch just before you travel!
What are the finest Latin American beers? Now by no means have I sampled all Latin American beers, but I'd reckon I've tried most of them. These are my favourites, and notes on which ones to avoid, as well as some of the finest Latin beer adverts (& girls).
A lot of men visit Latin America in part because the women there are beautiful and they want to meet them, so here's some advice for you guys looking to pick up Latin women. If you find this article offensive or distasteful - tough luck! I'm sure most men will find it both interesting […]
Times have changed, but this selection of very, very old photos and pictures demonstrate what life was like for the real pioneering tourists and settlers in Latin America.
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Thousands of UFOs have been spotted around the UK over the past 20 years, according to newly released reports.
The reports contain more than 6,000 pages describing people's strange sightings and eerie experiences with extra-terrestrial activity.
They include photographs, drawings and film footage of unidentified flying objects, like this one.
These pictures are sketches drawn on behalf of witnesses to show their interpretation of what they saw.
The witness in this case said the UFO was flying at around 15 miles per hour, 100ft in the air.
Loads of the UFOs described in more recent reports show the aircraft as big, black and triangular, with lights along the edges.
Back in the 1940s and '50s, most of the UFOs were said to be disc-shaped, which is why they've come to be known as flying saucers.
Some experts reckon the reason they change shape through the ages is just because of what we watch on TV and in the cinema.
The witness said this one was covered in red lights.
The reports have all been released by the Ministry of Defence and they've been given to the National Archive so everyone can see them.


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Trico Ironcase Travel Case
Year after year, the Trico Ironcase is one of our bestselling hard shell travel cases. It is a simple design void of anything complex that can break or get damaged when traveling. It will fit virtually any size and type bicycle and is incredibly durable. Its price makes it currently one of the best values in a hard case as well.
There is no getting around the size of the Ironcase or the fact that a good bit of disassembly/minor mechanical expertise is required. Complete packing may require a few tools and about 20 minutes to a half hour. Beyond that, the Ironcase is just that: an iron case. It is almost guaranteed to protect your bike from the perils of traveling and getting handled in airports and by airline personnel and TSA inspectors. Used and approved by too many athletes to list.
- Fully lockable
- Includes packing foam
- Will fit up to 66cm complete bikes
- Total case dimensions are 47"x30.5"x10.5"
- 2 casters and pull tab
- 31lbs total case weight
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AnonymousPosted on 10/15/2014
This is a fantastic case. I travel with my carbon road bikes at least twice a year including over to Europe where I'll travel via train and bus. I've never once had a damaged bike or component. It's easy to pack and has no problem holding my larger 59cm frames. The strap system is great for also fastening the case to the interior wall of trains storage areas to keep it from falling over as the train moves. The interior holds all your riding gear, shoes, and a helmet as well. A great product.
Pros Durability, protection, price
Cons A little heavier and pulling strap could be better
AnonymousPosted on 7/9/2013
I have used my IronCase for shipping my bike, flying with my bike, taking my bike on a bus, and on a train. Have not had any problems. I have found that I spend more time packing the bike than I do unpacking, which is great when you are pressed for time after a day or more of travel. The only issue is if you are traveling with a group, and have limited funds for a cab or ground transport, you are limited on space with other luggage, so budget that in your travel plans.
Pros perfect everytime
Posted on 5/4/2013
My two trico cases are over a decade old and have been used on top of the car, airlines, FedEx, UPS and Amtrak. They offer great protection for the bike;, no damage or scratches. I tried soft cases in the past and they failed me.
Pros Great protection
Cons External straps should be taped down to preunbuckl
AnonymousPosted on 2/25/2013
I have owned and used my IronCase since 1995 -- probably a grand total of at least 30 uses, mostly to international destinations (United Kingdom, France, Sweden, New Zealand). Never a problem with my bike and even today the IronCase looks as good as new!!
Pros incredible durability
AnonymousPosted on 8/23/2012
After 20 years, mine is still going strong and protects the bike perfectly. Easy to also fit in your shoes, helmet plus a few other bits and pieces. Simple to use and despite the size, is remarkable light with the bike in the box. The wheels on the box are sturdy and it is easy to haul about. Given the abuse the airport gives the box (despite paying a premium to ship the bike...) I know my bike is safe inside. Well worth the price, especially considering how much you now pay to ship your bike when traveling. Buy it, it should last a lifetime.
AnonymousPosted on 4/2/2012
Awesome in any way.
Pros Secure
Cons No cons
AnonymousPosted on 5/13/2010 6:59:52 PM
Ive had mine since 1998!!! I just recommended it to a friend who is new to triathlons and is looking for a travel case for her bike. It hasnt changed since then...Ive used it multiple times over the years and never had any damage to my bike or wheels...
AnonymousPosted on 2/5/2010 12:36:22 AM
I bought one of these after renting one from my local bike shop a few times so I could take my road bike on vacation. As other reviewers have noted, some disassembly is needed (including bars and rear derailleur), and larger bikes need some careful packing to fit. That said, there is still plenty of room for tools and any other odds and ends you might want to put in the case. Its a solid case with excellent closures, including spots for multiple padlocks if you desire.
David MorsePosted on 8/17/2009 7:44:39 PM
The Trico Ironcase is extremely practical and rugged. There isnt much to go wrong or malfuction, and I have never had any damage traveling with road or TT bikes after 10+ domestic and international flights. The built in rollers are low-profile, super smooth, and solidly attached. The case fits in most hatchbacks (you can even fit 2 in some SUVs). Packing takes some practice and time and disassembly (15 min if youre in a hurry), but any pains are worth the trouble if it means your bike arrives safely.
AnonymousPosted on 9/10/2006 5:22:14 PM
The Ironcase works exactly as advertised allowing worry free air travel. Ive never had a bike or the bike case damaged during travel. Note: in addition to removing the handlebar, seat post, and rear derailleur, my large mtn bike must have the fork removed and packed along side the downtube in order to fit in the box. No big deal as long as you have basic bike maintenance skills. I highly recommended this product.
AnonymousPosted on 3/29/2006 12:17:14 AM
Ive owned 5 Tri-All-3 cases & they all broke from the baggage gorillas abuse. I bought a Trico, and it has survived everything, all across the world, from Brazil, to New Zealand, and domestic races coast to coast. BEST IN ITS CLASS goes to this case. Best price, best protection, and I can fit most everything for a race in this case if I pack it carefully. Best of all, you only need a compact car to fit it in. Even a hatchback car will work. It is easy to tote around an airport if you have a backpack with your other clothes in it. I have tried Pedal Packs as well, but nothing comes close to the Trico Ironcase. My equipment & bike have always arrived with no issues at all. Not a dent, bend or break. So far it has outlived my other cases by 4 years. Ive owned it only 4 years...
Matthew McclendonPosted on 12/25/2003 3:46:32 PM
A great travel case. Very duable and very protective of your bike no matter how much it get thrown around. There is a bit of disassembly of your bike with using this case to travel. Youll have to remove your front wheel, bars and rear wheel. And more than likely, youll need to remove your seat/seatpost and rear derailleur. Also keep in mind that this case does not "pack" or fold-up like a soft (nylon) case, so plan accordingly. Youll need a vehicle with enough storage space to accommodate the case once you get to your destination (and the same applies to your living quarters).


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DALLAS, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Meat and Poultry Trends in the U.S. is the new report available with RnR Market Research.
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This 2013 research covers the U.S. market for meat and poultry products sold through all types of retail outlets, including supermarkets, discount stores and supercenters, warehouse clubs, and mass merchandisers, as well as convenience stores, drugstores, health and natural food stores, dollar stores, farms and farmers markets. The markets for fresh, refrigerated, frozen, and shelf-stable meats and poultry, in both processed and unprocessed forms are covered, as well as the market for meat substitutes. Packaged Facts, the publisher of this report, estimates that retail sales of meat and poultry products topped $85 billion in 2012, up from nearly $73 billion in 2008. Looking ahead, sales are projected to grow to $98.3 billion by 2017. Supporting that growth will be an economic recovery that, while it has been very slow, is underway and likely to pick up steam with each passing year.
Selected Company Profiles and mentions in this report include: Applegate Farms, AdvancePierre Foods (Barber Foods), Beef Products, Inc., Butterball LLC, Cargill, Cargill Grows, ConAgra Foods, Fieldale Farms, Foster Farms, GNP (Gold'N Plump), Heinz, Hillshire Brands, Hormel Foods Corporation, Jennie-O Turkey Store, JBS, Swift & Company, Pilgrim's JBS Pork, Johnsonville Sausage, Kayem/al fresco, Kellogg, Kraft Foods, Oscar Meyer, Lunchables, Boca Foods Company, Laura's Lean Beef, National Beef, OK Foods, Perdue, Rocky Mountain Natural Meats, Smithfield and Tyson.
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Meat consumption in the U.S. has been on the decline for nearly a decade. Several factors account for this change, but two in particular stand out. The first is consumer health concerns, based on a public perception that a high level of red meat consumption is unhealthy. The other main factor is the economy, specifically the recession that began in 2008 and which is still having a negative impact on the economy in 2013. As a result, consumers have been eliminating meat from one or more meals per week and/or reducing the size of portions served.
The health concerns also drove a switch by many consumers from red meat to poultry as a healthier source of animal protein or to switch to plant-based meat substitutes as their protein source. The economic considerations have led consumers to switch to poultry as a less expensive per pound protein source and also seen them switch to less expensive cuts or to retailers' store brands that offer a better price/value proposition than do branded products as well as to seeking out discounts and sales whenever possible.
But even as consumption per capita has decreased, overall dollar sales have increased thanks to more value-added products entering the marketing mix. These are often convenience products targeted to an overworked population as well as to younger consumers who lack cooking skills. Also helping to keep the dollar sales up are in increase in high-end fresh meat cuts that appeal to that part of the population that has survived the recession or recovered economically more quickly than the population as a whole and want to enjoy upscale products. Comprehensive Table of Contents and more for the report @ http://www.rnrmarketresearch.com/meat-and-poultry-trends-in-the-u-s-market-report.html.
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Blog » FutureTimeline.net
26th June 2013
James Martin: Futurologist (1933-2013)
Futurologist, author and computer scientist James Martin was found dead on Monday 24th June, in the waters near his home on Agar's Island, Bermuda. British-born Dr Martin was a major inspiration for this website. He wrote over 100 books including Pulitzer-nominated The Wired Society (1977), famous for its remarkably accurate predictions about technology and the Internet. Another of his books, The Meaning of the 21st Century (2007) has been referenced in several places on Future Timeline. He was ranked as the fourth most influential person in computer science by Computerworld.
Dr Martin was recently involved in the Global Future 2045 congress as a speaker and presenter, opening the event with a visionary lecture on "Digital Darwinism". He described the "post brain map era" and foretold a coming "crunch" that is inevitable in our society. He spoke of how "By 2045 there will either be a global renaissance, or a collapse", and also mentioned in his lecture that "Technocracy will replace aristocracy in the future". He also spoke of climate change, overpopulation and high-tech wars.
In addition, he founded the Oxford Martin School, by donating $150 million to the University of Oxford and becoming the largest benefactor in its 900-year history. In a statement, the Oxford Martin School said he was "an inspiration to millions, an extraordinary intellect, with wide-ranging interests, boundless energy and an unwavering commitment to addressing the greatest challenges facing humanity."
Bermuda Police have said an investigation into Dr Martin's death is ongoing. But a spokesman added: "There does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances."
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First of all, I'd like to say a big thanks to everyone who's been following my site – especially those who've provided me with feedback and ideas.
I've been developing this timeline for almost two years now, and have watched it grow and grow, both in content and in terms of visitor numbers. Although it's quite large now, there are still many more technologies and events I intend to add. The 22nd and 23rd centuries, for example, have barely been touched upon.
A major inspiration for me has been The Singularity is Near, by noted futurist Ray Kurzweil. The central theme of this book is the idea that technology progresses exponentially, rather than linearly. The most well-known of these trends is Moore's Law, but there are dozens of other examples.
Everything from biology to nanotech, computing, the Internet, mobile phones, DNA sequencing… it's all growing at such a rapidly accelerating rate that we're in for some truly profound changes in the coming decades. Even during times of economic hardship, these trends have been shown to continue. Concepts that were once the preserve of science fiction may soon become a reality.
Remember how the Internet just seemed to appear out of nowhere? Hardly anybody used it back in the early 90s. Then suddenly – due to exponential growth – it became a worldwide phenomenon. The same is true of cell phones. As recently as 1995, they were used only by a minority. Today, they are owned by nearly 5 billion people, including half the farmers in China, and the latest of these phones come with a bewildering array of features. This kind of rapid emergence of technology is the kind of thing we'll be seeing a great deal more of during the 21st century. The aim of FutureTimeline is to explore these changes and to give some idea of where it's all heading, because I don't think people realise just how rapidly things are developing.
I was skeptical of Kurzweil's predictions at first (and I'm still in two minds about whether a Singularity will emerge). But the more I read in science journals and the media, the more I can see that his basic idea of exponential growth is true. Our brains have been hardwired through evolution to an "intuitive linear" view of the world – but the reality is that most forms of technology are progressing exponentially.
Even when a plateau is reached, in many cases a new paradigm will emerge to eventually continue the growth.
As Kurzweil himself has said: "If you go back 500 years, not much happened in a century. Now, a lot happens in six months. Technology feeds on itself and it gets faster and faster."
My Twitter account has links to the latest discoveries and breakthroughs. You can also find references throughout the timeline. If you have a prediction of your own, please feel free to contact me!
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Students to PNoy: Stop protecting schools' super profits, Freeze Tuition Now
The National Union of Student of the Philippines (NUSP) demanded to President Aquino and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to stop favoring school owners and immediately impose tuition freeze.
The student union denounced Aquino administration and CHED connivance with capitalist educators to protect super profits over the interests of parents and students.
This year, around 256 higher education institutions (HEIs) applied to increase tuition rates by an average of 10 percent or P41.52 per unit, with 222 HEIs easily slipped the commission's imaginative regulations and got CHED's approval.
According to CHED chairperson Dr. Patricia Licuanan HEIs are under pressure to increase tuition fees because of increasing costs at a difficult time.
"We are furious on how President Aquino and CHED affectionately understand yearly needs of private HEIs to hike tuition, due to increasing costs but fail to see or hear parents and students difficulties." said NUSP national president Rainier Sindayen
He added that a tuition moratorium must be imposed now or drop-out rates may soar to a record high of 85%. Based on data gathered by NUSP, 8 out of ten high school graduates failed to enter college last school year, with high tuition cost as the major culprit.
"It's about time private schools refrain leeching super profits and should stop passing the burden of rising costs to parents and students. " Sindayen said
"We demand to the Aquino government to heed people's demands for accessible and quality education. Logic dictates that a school, earning as high as P1 billion annually is more able to shoulder rising costs than our parents with annual average wage income of P102 thousand." the student leader reiterated
Also, the NUSP expressed its anger over President Aquino's deliberate inaction to freeze the swelling of prices of basic commodities and services and the latter's adamant stand to deny the workers significant salary and wage increase.
The student union gears up for a series of mass actions for summer to the opening of classes, and will continue not until the president and his minions put a halt on tuition and price hikes.


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Charitable Zac Efron's Rainy Day Travels
After a busy past week promoting his new movie "New Year's Eve," Zac Efron was spotted continuing his travels in Los Angeles on Monday (December 12).
The ever-so-handsome actor was bundled up in a winter hat and scarf as he grabbed his bad and shuffled inside LAX airport on what was a rainy day on the west coast.
The travels come just after Zac showed off his charitable side by donating around 300 items of clothing to the Children's Resource Network of The Central Coast.
Foundation staffer Lisa Ray commented on the goodwill, telling, "His gift says a lot, it's not only the clothing. It's having something special that other kids wouldn't have access to. It shows them that people do care."
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For the first time since his divorce from Katie Holmes was announced, Tom Cruise was spotted with daughter Suri in New York City today. I'm glad Suri is getting some alone time with her dad, but I just hope he remembered to leave his copy of Dianetics, the e-meter, and BFF David Miscavige at home. [Photo: Bauer-Griffin]


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This year marks the third annual National Safety Stand-Down for fall prevention in construction. The stand-down is combined effort from OSHA and other groups including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA).
During the Stand-Down, employers and workers paused in the middle of the workday and focus on fall prevention through talks, demonstrations, and trainings. Last year, 2.5 million workers received certificates and nearly 1 million workers received them in the first year of the Stand-Down.
There have been Stand-Downs reported in all 50 states with participation extending beyond the construction industry. The largest single participant for the Stand-Down in 205 was the U.S. Air Force with 1.5 million active duty, civilian and reserve service men and women participation.
The participation goal for this years Stand-Down is 5 million workers. This increase reflects the improving economy and the full beginning of construction season.
"It's clear that this is an important issue to a great number of people across this nation. Through innovative and collaborative efforts like the National Safety Stand-Down, we are able to reach countless workers and employers and emphasis the importance of preventing falls on the jobsite," said said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels.
For more information about the 2016 National Safety Stand-Down May 2-6, head over to www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown.


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Ordinarily, a parent cannot defy the order simply because of the child's wishes. Defying a court order could subject a parent to a motion and finding of contempt, which might result in the other parent being awarded court costs, attorney fees, and additional custodial time to make up for any time lost. A pattern of contempt could also result in a change in custody. I say "ordinarily," because some plans actually do allow a child to make that decision; it is rare, but if the parents agreed to it in advance and that is in the plan, then of course a parent can elect that option. It is important to read the plan from beginning to end, because it alone dictates the rules and law that apply - including the scope of what a parent can and cannot do.
Now, that said, a parent can retain an attorney and seek to modify a court order based upon a change in circumstances. That change might include the child's preference (which the court will certainly consider), but that is only one factor. A child's preference is never a determining factor no matter how old they are, however, because the court is bound to consider everything affecting the child's well being in deciding what is in that child's best interests.
I just don't think that's right because she is old enough to speak for her self now and her dad does not spend time with her and is very upset when she has to go because her dad picks her up and leaves her with her grandmother which she is not crazy about the way she treats and talks to her so what would I be looking at paying for a lawyer since I really don't make much money but at the same time I'm tired of her fighting me or seeing her upset(crying) when she has to go with her dad please help me out I just don't know what to do
ok that explains a little more so what your saying is if over all if he's not spending time with her I can have visitation changed but would I have to have proof in court regarding him not spending time with her or just with my daughter saying so would be enough
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Issue 32
10 August 2012
Semester 2 2012 Timetable
The Published Timetable can be accessed via Course Management on the Student and Course Management webpage.
All change requests are to be submitted through the School's TLO and need to conform to Section 7.5 of the Timetabling Policy and Procedures. With the exception of instances outlined in the policy, namely:
- unexpected staff illness, resignation, etc;
- a change to sessional staff availability for unforeseeable reasons;
- changes necessitated by unexpected increase/decline in enrolment numbers;
- a scheduled location becomes a health or safety hazard;
- a unit is removed from offering;
- reasonable adjustments to accommodate students with special needs;
- other unforeseeable and extraordinary circumstances outside the control of the Faculty, School or organisational unit.
Final change requests are due by 12pm 17 August.
Spring A and B Timetables
These timetables are available from the Class Timetables page.
Tutorial Direct
Students may still make changes to their classes, provided spaces are available, until 17 August when the system will be converted to Read Only mode. After this time, staff will still be able to utilise the system to print out class lists.
Activity Utilisation Reports
Activity Utilisation Reports showing the comparison between predicted and actual enrolments in each unit being offered by the various Faculties will be provided until the beginning of Week 3 of the semester. The accompanying email provides the necessary information with respect to actions which may need to be taken in response to the report.
Web Data Collector
WDC opens on Monday to begin the data collection process for Semester 1 next year.
WDC allows TLOs to nominate the Modules which Schools wish to offer and the Templates (ie types of classes eg Lectures, Tutorials) that will be offered for each Module as well as any other information of which Timetabling should be aware when preparing the timetable. An email providing links to User Guides, data collection stages and other information will be sent to Schools. This information may also be accessed via the link on the Staff Timetabling webpage. WDC Stage 1 will close at 3pm on Friday 31 August. Should Schools find that any Modules are not listed or if any other assistance is required, please do not hesitate to phone us or email Timetabling (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Important Dates
13 August
WDC Stage 1 for Semester 1 2013 – Modules and Template Data – opens to TLOs
17 August
Tutorial Direct converts to ready only
31 August
WDC Stage 1 – Modules and Template Data – closes at 3pm
4 September
WDC Stage 2 – Staff Data – opens to TLOs
11 September
WDC Stage 2 – Staff Data – closes at 3pm
20 September
Stage 3 – Allocate Staff and Check Activity Details Spreadsheets – sent to TLOs
21 September
Summer A and B Request Spreadsheets sent to TLOs
28 September
Summer A and B Request Spreadsheets due at 4pm
28 September
Stage 3 Spreadsheets due at 4pm
5 October
Summer A and B Timetables published
2 November
Semester 1 2013 Draft Timetable published at 4pm
Web Room Booker (WRB) and Ad Hoc Room Bookings
Web Room Booker is now available for 2012 bookings into teaching spaces.
Please refer to the WRB user guide Staff/Tools & Services/Room Bookings Online (How to Book a Room) for more information and advice. Assistance is available from TE&R and Campus Operations staff. WRB is available to all staff with an ACU log in.
All emails regarding timetabling to firstname.lastname@example.com.