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Interview of my heroes: A lot of my posts feature economic data. A lot of that data comes from the St Louis Federal Reserve. This is an interview of the guys taht pull together the data and built a great tool for analyzing it. I am a HUGE fan.
60 Minutes report on toxic sugar: Sugar may be a lot worse for you than thought. In my opinion, the key with sugar is trying to eat things with unprocessed sweeteners, or don't have sugar added to it. Good video.
Gross National Happiness (Washington Post): Who says GDP is the best way to measure the health of a country? Why not just measure happiness? This could happen in the future.
Conservatives Don't Trust Science Anymore Via @drcrosson: Global warming and evolution have put strains on the views of many conservatives. Expect to see this more as science threatens business models or religious views.
Education and Economic Prosperity: Is there something to be learned from 14th century Europe about innovation today? An interesting look that points out that a good education system brings about economic prosperity. Many believe that prosperity comes first. Policy implications?
Confirmation Bias Shapes Everything, Including How We See Income Inequality: I talk a lot about how we tend to present statistics that favor our view of the world. This is a good chart that shows the various ways you can look at income inequality. Surprise! You can make it say what you want.
Foxconn workers want longer hours: Who knew?
Where do you go when you drop out of the labor force? Good article talking about what happens to people when the leave work and stop looking for new work.
Attractive people have it better at work: This would explain why everything works so well for yours truly. Related.
Hotdog Heroes: How normal people, and people like you and me see the world. Illustrated with hotdogs.
Divorce-proof your marriage: With statistics.
Five Lessons From Growing Up Rich: It's not always easy being a wealthy child. The life lessons sure are different.
The science behind farts: An interesting story with even more interesting research.
Finally I entered the Carnival of Personal Finance for a 3rd time and for the 3rd time was an editor's choice. Like we needed the validation.


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Colour is the number one gateway to the food and beverage sensory experience. Colour influences the consumer's perception of flavour, taste, freshness, and desirability. If the colour of a product doesn't meet the consumer's predetermined expectations it's likely a different product will be chosen. In order to ensure that the product meets consumer expectation, synthetic colours are often added to food and beverages. The addition of these synthetic colours helps to offset natural colour loss caused by exposure to light and temperature / moisture loss, correct natural colour variation, enhance weak colour hues in a product, or to create a fun look to a food or beverage. Although synthetic colours are considered to be more stable compared to their natural counterparts, some of them are still prone to colour fading due to light exposure. Furthermore, more and more companies are converting from artificial colours to natural colours, both from a technical and commercial point of view.
In order to prevent the colour degradation of food or beverage, manufacturers often add in an ingredient to delay colour loss. Rosmarinic acid, commonly derived from rosemary and used in the beverage industry, can be used to delay colour degradation.However, Kemin has found that rosmarinic acid derived from spearmint is effective in delaying this colour loss as well.
Milk is a complex biological system consisting of fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates, and water. Milk powders contribute nutritionally, functionally, and economically to a variety of food formulations including bakery, confectionery, dairy, recombined milk, meat, nutritional beverages, and prepared foods. Whole fat milk powder has relative high fat content (26%-40%) and is enriched in vitamins. Not only does it serve as an ingredient in processed foods, it is also a popular nutrient source in many third world countries.
Recent research indicates that the type of fat, particularly in whole milk, may promote human health. Plus, the developing world is increasingly looking to whole milk and whole milk powder as a nutritional source of protein, fats, and vitamins. Thus, it is expected that the consumption of whole fat milk will increase worldwide. However, the higher fat content makes whole milk prone to oxidation, a process that decreases the nutritional value and flavour. Moreover, in many third world countries, proper packaging and controlled storage conditions are limited, which in turn shortens the shelf life of whole fat milk powder.
Oils and fats are very important constituents of the vast majority of food products. Lipids are often the carrier of the taste components, yet at the same time oils and fats are the principal cause of sensorial degradation.
Because most lipids are susceptible to oxidation, they will have a major impact on the sensorial shelf life. Oxidized lipids will form volatile reaction products that cause rancidity. Many measures can be taken to prevent the onset of oxidation. The use of antioxidants is one of the most efficient ways to avoid the formation of rancid food products. Other important aspects in oxidation control are protective packaging and cold storage; however, these measures alone are rarely sufficient.
Another important aspect in controlling oxidation is the negative connotation many additives tend to have for the consumer. Traditional synthetic antioxidants such as butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and TBHQ are often no longer accepted. There is a general trend to keep the product label as simple and as clean as possible. In this respect, natural plant extracts that contain molecules with antioxidant activity can be used to tackle shelf-life problems while remaining label-friendly.
Proteins (Meat, Poultry, Fish)
Kemin is a one-stop shop for your processed meat, poultry and fish products – a company with the ability to offer both shelf life extension and food safety options to meat, poultry, and fish manufacturers.
Kemin understands proteins – and how different processing techniques and packaging affect them – when determining which shelf life ingredients to use. We offer solutions that are tailored to individual customer needs, from simple solutions to more complex blends, with a highly experienced technical team who understands the synergies of these ingredients. We can help you solve your colour, flavour and microbial challenges, allowing you to get your product to market quicker and keep it fresh longer.
Consumers may rely heavily on colour and in-store appearance to make their initial buying decision; however, they repeat their meat and poultry purchases based on the flavour results they experience at home. The biggest enemy to fresh and appealing flavour? Oxidative rancidity (lipid oxidation), the cause of off-odours and off-flavours. Natural plant extracts from Kemin help delay lipid oxidation, protecting your product's appeal by preserving its fresh aroma and flavour.
Lipid oxidation is a primary reason for quality loss in meat and poultry products. During lipid oxidation, by-products degrade and compound into secondary oxidative by-products like aldehydes, which are primarily responsible for warmed-over flavour (WOF), described as cardboard-like, painty, or rancid.
Photooxidation leads to rancidity and a shorter shelf life in meat products with a high fat content like ground meats and sausages. These products are more susceptible to photochemical reactions than meats with a lower fat content. In addition, the chlorophyll in herbs and spices commonly added to processed meats absorbs light and accelerates the rate of oxidation. Kemin has the experience and technical expertise to temper all of these factors with the proper food ingredient solution.
Secondary oxidation in meat products is noted by analyzing thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS). Results are highly correlated with sensory evaluation scores; when the TBARS value increases, the rancid flavour and smell of the product also increases. Kemin has its own application kitchen and has the capability to conduct sensory acceptance testing in a specific meat, poultry, or fish matrix.
Sauces and Dressings
The specific ingredients and processes for making dressing and sauces can vary; however, the major ingredients used generally consist of emulsified vegetable oils that are high in unsaturated and poly-unsaturated fats. Such fats are especially susceptible to oxidation; therefore, preservatives are often added to improve taste stability and shelf life. Historically, these preservatives consist of synthetic ingredients such as Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), which may cause the "naturalness" of the mayonnaise to be called into question by the consumer. Furthermore, EDTA is not allowed anymore in all countries.

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The University of Minnesota (2-0) women's basketball team claimed the Best Buy Classic title with a 75-60 victory over Villanova (1-1) Sunday afternoon at Williams Arena. Sophomore Rachel Banham was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, and junior Micaëlla Riché was named to the all-tournament team.
After combining to score 63 points in the semifinals, the duo paced the Golden Gophers once again with a combined 33 points. Riché scored a game-high 20 points and added six rebounds and two blocks, while Banham contributed 13 points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists.Sari Noga was Minnesota's leader on the boards, pulling down a career-best 10 rebounds with nine points, while Kayla Hirt contributed six rebounds and eight points. With the duo's efforts, Minnesota out-rebounded the Wildcats, 39-27, and scored 12 of its points off 11 offensive boards.
The Gophers shot .489 (23-47) overall from the floor and made 26 of their 31 free throw attempts. On the weekend, the Maroon and Gold were 62-80 from the free throw line, which included program records of 36 makes on 49 attempts in the semifinal Saturday vs. Washington State.
Minnesota wasted no time in taking a 12 point lead on Villanova with 12:04 to play in the first half, getting at least two points from each of the five starters. It would be the largest advantage of the opening stanza for the Gophers and they would go on to lead 33-26 at halftime.
The Maroon and Gold shot .455 from the field and were a perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line in the first half, with Banham leading the way with nine points and three steals. Noga and Hirt were Minnesota's top rebounders with seven and five boards, respectively.
The Gophers would go on to lead by as many as 19 points near the conclusion of the game, despite both Banham and Riché getting into foul trouble.
Freshman Shayne Mullaney saw the first significant minutes of her career in place of Banham, leading the team with four assists, while adding four points, a rebound and a steal.
The Gophers continue their four-game homestand next weekend when they host the Subway Classic at Williams Arena. Minnesota will take on Ohio in the opening round of the tournament Saturday at 12:00 p.m. Maine and UNLV will square off in the second game of the day at 2:00 p.m.
Kaposi Represents Hungary at Universiade
The returning Golden Gophers junior will have her first game in Taipei on Monday.
Video: Get to Know Irene Garrido Perez
The Granada, Spain, native joined the Gophers after two seasons getting used to the U.S. at Wyoming CC.
Full 2017-18 Women's Basketball Schedule Released
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The state of being up or above; a state of elevation,
prosperity, or the like; -- rarely occurring except in the
phrase ups and downs. [Colloq.]
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{Ups and downs}, alternate states of elevation and depression, or of prosperity and the contrary. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]
They had their ups and downs of fortune. --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.


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Our economy has driven off a cliff and most Americans have to be wondering how it happened. How did we go from a nation of growing 401(k)s to the financial abyss so fast?
We all know the story by now. How the people running Wall Street investment banks, commercial banks and hedge funds made gobs of money by leveraging their firms to the hilt in order to gamble on exotic securities backed by bad loans. Then their house of cards collapsed and brought our economy down with it.
But why wasn't there regulation and oversight to restrain all the irresponsible bets?
Here's a news bulletin for you: It was methodically bought off.
Over the last decade the financial sector spent more than $5 billion on influence peddling, $1.7 billion on political contributions and $3.4 billion on lobbying. And the industry got its money's worth.
The details are contained in a blockbuster report by Essential Information and the Consumer Education Foundation, nonprofit groups that advocate for consumer information and protection.
"Sold Out: How Wall Street and Washington Betrayed America" is a must-read if you want to understand the anatomy of our current meltdown. It describes the 12 policy decisions that "led to cataclysm" and the revolving door between government and lucrative lobbying posts that essentially guaranteed that Wall Street's desires were well-received on the Hill.
You want to know why derivatives such as credit default swaps — the things that Warren Buffett called financial weapons of mass destruction — are unregulated? The "Sold Out" report describes the way the Clinton administration and particularly then-Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan quashed an effort by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to assert regulatory control.
Then the final stake was driven in by then-Sen. Phil Gramm, the guy who was Sen. John McCain's chief financial adviser during his bid for the White House. The Commodities Future Modernization Act explicitly exempts financial derivatives from regulation and federal oversight. Its passage was orchestrated by Gramm in 2000.
Gramm was also a major player in the 1999 repeal of the Depression-era Glass-Steagall Act. The law was designed to keep commercial banks from engaging in risky securities trading. Without it, well, you know.
But Gramm and his fellow "Deregulation Now, Deregulation Forever" Republicans are not the only culprits in this morality tale. The financial industry's contributions flowed 55 percent to Republicans, 45 percent to Democrats. Both parties had their hands out and did the water carrying.
Another cataclysmic policy described in "Sold Out" was the Securities and Exchange Commission's decision in 2004 to give investment banks discretion in setting their own debt-to-net-capital ratio.
Since 1975 the SEC had told investment banks that they could take on no more than $12 in debt to every dollar they held in capital. But when Hank Paulson, President Bush's Treasury secretary, was the chair of Goldman Sachs, he fought to make borrowing ratios voluntary. The result was that investment banks took on as much as $40 in debt for every $1 in capital, obliterating their capital cushions.
But perhaps the most outrageous act of deliberate blindness by regulators is the way the SEC allowed banks to engage in "off-balance sheet accounting" to hide bad assets and reduce capitalization levels.
As the report tells it, banks would make loans and then place the securitized mortgages off balance sheet. That allowed them to then make more loans without having to put money aside in reserve-loss capital (money to cover potentially unrepaid loans.) All this made banks severely vulnerable even as investors were kept in the dark.
The train wreck that is our economy is a consequence of special interests buying their way out of commonsense regulation and enforcement that would have stabilized the financial system and made it transparent. The financial industry paid $5 billion for this privilege. Now it will cost taxpayers potentially trillions.
Which leads me to a "tree falls in the woods" kind of question: If a self-dealer gets the rules changed so that what he is doing isn't illegal, is he still a cheat?
I'd say. And so are the public officials who helped him do it.


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"I have been unable to change the light bulbs. I called the company and they said somebody from customer service will call me back. That never happened"
Modern 15 Light Sputnik Contemporary Chrome Atom Chandelier
- Setting: Indoor
- Fixture finish: Chrome
- Shades: White glass globes
- Number of lights: 15 lights
- Requires 15 60-watt Edison base light bulbs (not included)
- Dimensions: 24 inches high x 32.5 inches in diameter
- Height adjusts from 24 to 42 inches
- Extra bulb included as spare
This fixture does need to be hard wired. Professional installation is recommended.
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|Shade Material
|Frosted Glass
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|Assembly Required
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|Ceiling Light Fixture Type
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|32.5 in. Wide, 24-42 in Tall
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Customer Reviews
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unhappy in alabama
i love this light fixture BUT.....the globes are hard to get off and on and we broke 3 putting them on the first time I'm not so sure i can find replacement globes, i have been looking. i would not buy it again.Read More
Beautiful Light Fixture
Easy assembly and installation, until it came time to put the globes on. The openings are irregular and the glass is very, very delicate. The metal clips that hold the globes in place violently snap so be extra careful when releasing them. As much as I protest using them, I used 10W spiral bulbs because I am afraid of having to take the globes off to replace a burned out bulb. I figure I'm good for at least 10 years.Read More
Don't buy this
It looks great but it was poorly manufactured and needed epoxy to be installed. Since then, globes have stopped functioning one by one, not because bulbs are out. The wiring must be faulty. Customer Service at Overstock has not been helpful because the warranty has expired. I should have returned it right away but I tried to make it work because I loved the design. Big Mistake.Read More
Great, from a distance
looks awesome from all angles. don't get in a hurry to put together. we used CFL 3500 kelvin color 60w bulbs and it made the globes look bright white. however, the extra rods ordered to extend from ceiling came in stripped. now it hangs from the electical wire 20' in the air. not so safe!Read More
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Fabulously Flawed
LOVE the look of this light, but was shocked at it's poor quality. It's a great example of form over function! We currently have it installed in our dining room, centered over the table. Although it looks amazing, we would never ever ever recommend that you purchase it. Where do we start? The chrome down rods wouldn't hold together at the seams (the threads were stripped) and the ceiling mount was nearly as flimsy as a bottle cap! The most frustrating part of the installation was the wiring - Overstock's description says the sputnik light can hang down up to 42" in length, but the electrical wiring was only 27" long. What a joke! After hours of struggling with installation, we ended up purchasing a second chandelier from our local home improvement store and replaced the entire mounting/wiring structure from the sputnik light (ceiling mount, down rod, and all) with the hardware from the second chandelier, costing us an extra $69 dollars. Once the light was securely mounted (we were no longer afraid for our future dinner guest's safety) we began the daunting task of installing the globes. A few of the globes were imperfect, and the openings were completely varied in size making it difficult to fit them over the bulbs. We had to discard one due to the fact that it wouldn't actually fit over the top of any of the arms. If you do decide, out of desperation, to purchase this light, PLEASE wear the gloves provided! Not only will they prevent smudges and fingerprints on the plastic/chrome, they will act as a barrier between your delicate skin and the ferocious metal clips! Nearly an hour later, my husband and I were profusely bleeding from both hands and frustrated still trying to install the evil painted white globes. They are ridiculous! When we finally completed the installation, we looked at each other with a terrified gaze - praying that we would NEVER have to change a light bulb. And what do you know? The very next day, lightbulbs began burning out! We actually try to leave the light off as much as possible now, for fear that more bulbs will blow. It's insane. Before you buy this light, please take a moment to read the reviews from the "smaller version" of the Sputnik light - there are quite a few folks who have experienced what we have experienced. And no matter what anyone who hired an electrician for their installation tells you, this thing is flimsy! Yes - you can see the metal clips inside the globes when you turn it on. Yes - there are flaws in the chrome. Yes - the globes are not frosted, they are painted and have imperfections. Yes - it is only designed to be mounted on a flat ceiling. Yes - using 60w lightbulbs would BLOW you out of the room (we used 40w and wish we had used 25w. But there's no way we can change them now!) Yes - you should install a dimmer switch with this thing. Best of luck to you! (and your hands!) (and your dinner guests, for that matter!)Read More
Caveat Emptor
The light is just what we wanted but now I know why they don't show it with the power on. The globes are not frosted, they are dipped in paint. Therefore when they are on you can see all the imperfections and you can see the shadow of the retaining clips.. I think it looks cool but if you expect perfection then this is not it. Also, when assembling the light WEAR THE GLOVES provided or you will be cleaning fingerprints off the chrome for an hour.Read More
Nice light. A bit hard to deal with.
My main complaint is that the light is supposed to have a bracket that adapts to angles. Which is technically accurate. The bracket inside the mount will angle (for say, a slightly angled junction box), however the visible mounting bracket will not. I have slanted ceilings, and had to choose between bending the bracket, or going to the local electric store and figure out some way to modify the base connection to work with cathedral ceilings. I went with the latter, which ended up not being too hard to do, after a discussion with some of the lighting folks at the store. Beyond that, it says that 60w e26(27) bulbs are needed. Again, technically true, although you're not going to be able to use a standard light-bulb on this thing. The holes in the globes that fit over the bulbs are smaller than the width of a standard bulb (plus it looks to me like a standard bulb would be too long to fit in the globe anyways). Which brings about another caution: outfitting this thing with bulbs can be pricey. Possibly more expensive than the lamp itself, if you go with something like dimmable LED bulbs. This made me consider returning it and wait for the 9-bulb one to be re-stocked. Although in the end I like this one better, so am sticking with it. I would just recommend factoring in 15 bulbs to the cost when you're looking at this (which I did not). I'm pretty sure the gloves they included were made for the hands of a 9 year old. I was putting runs in them trying to get them over my fingers. But hey, they included gloves, so I can't really justify complaining (that much) about a bonus item that is definitely helpful (once you get full range of motion with your hands in them). I do for sure recommend using the gloves; for both fingerprint prevention, and for some protection against the glass on the globes when mounting them. Overall, my complaints are more about the process of getting the thing set up. I like the quality, I like the look, and I am pleased with the purchase. If you have it installed, you won't have to deal with any of the issues (other than paying for the bulbs)Read More
great modern chandelier
The light is great. One thing to know is that only medium base chandelier bulbs will fit inside the glass covers. Also, getting the glass covers on is a 2 person job: one person to hold the springs and the other to install the cover. But the light looks fantastic in my new dining room and it looks like a million bucks.Read More
LOVE the style!
I think maybe my husband found this annoying to install, but I don't remember it being a huge issue. It adds such a "pop" of mid-century style to our entryway, and with the dimmer switch we installed, we can use it any time we want, depending on how much light we want. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a ***-style type piece at a fraction of the cost!Read More
Questions & Answers
I'm sorry you are unable to change the bulbs. Please call our customer care department for further assistance. U.S. and Canada Toll free: 1-800-The-BIG-O (1-800-843-2446)
"What exact type of bulb and wattage is recommended?"
Hello Neepa S., this fixture uses medium-base CFL bulbs. Thanks for shopping with us!
"where can i purchase replacement globes?"
Hello sashasonja, unfortunately this item is out of stock. We currently do not have inventory to check, and cannot guarantee the item will be restocked. Thank you for shopping with us.
"I have been trying to get the globe off for 30 minutes to change a bulb. I'm afraid it's going to crack. I just can't get it past those metal springs. Please help"
Hello sashasonja, thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, the information you have requested is currently unavailable. You will receive an email notification once an answer is posted. Have a great day.
"Why did you choose this product?"
I like it
"I need to replace two white globe. Where can I find replacements?"
Hello tuvwx, we do apologize, we do not currently offer replacement globes for this item. Thank you for shopping with us.
"How do you change a light bulb on this chandelier without breaking the glass globe?"
Hello jeannies, thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, the information you have requested is currently unavailable. You will receive an email notification once an answer is posted. Have a great day.
"Like everybody else, I need replacement globes. Can you help? BTW, I purchased the 9 bulb version of the light but it looks like the same globes."
Hello b94801, you will be contacted by Customer Care. Have a great day.
"Hello, Overstock! We purchased this chandelier from another vendor but cannot find any source for replacement globes. Like other customers here, two of the globes on our fixture have broken. We'd gladly pay for new ones if you can connect us with a vendor. Thank you!"
Hello ktrokopera, we are unable to disclose the manufacturer of some of our products; however, Overstock.com stands behind every product we sell. When necessary we can contact suppliers if a product issue arises. Please call us at 1 800 843 2446 for assistance for parts. Thank you for shopping with us.
"I too am in need of replacement shades for this light. The clamps break the glass because they are too tight , when you go to change a burned out bulb."
Hello, 1dacaste. Hope your day is going well. You will be contacted, soon, by customer service re the bulb replacement. Thank you for shopping with us and please feel free to contact us again with any further questions.
"Hello, I need replacement white balls as two have broken when we've changed out the bulbs. Are they available? Thanks"
Hello runorange33, Thank you for your inquiry; you will be contacted by Customer Care.
"Hello We need replacement balla. The openings varied in size and one has chipped and won't stay one. Thank you"
Hello ametral, I will have customer service contact you right away. Thank you for shopping with us.
"Can I purchase replacement balls for the fixture?"
Hello, I am having customer service contact you.
"Is there a ball and socket in the mounting plate?"
Sputnik Chrome 15-bulb 15-light Chandelier Atom Orbit Multi Light Fixture Pendant Art Deco Cool Mid-century Retro-modern Lighting Stylish Contemporary Atomic Style Unique Trendy Beautiful Glamorous Standard Base Lightbulb Euro-design European Frosted Glass 35" Starburst Glass Globe Ball Overhead Lamp Space Age Mod Minimalist Art Modernist Eames Era Adjustable without ball and socket in the mounting plate
"can i order rods separately?"
Im sorry we do not have that available.
"Is this fixture on a "swivel mount"? I would like to attach it to an angled ceiling."
No it not
"can this light be put on a dimmer?"
Yes, it can.
"Does it come with extension rod? And energy-saving bulb can be used or not?"
Yes, this item includes extension rods. Also, you can use energy-saving bulbs.
"What is the size of the globe and the opening size? Is the globe neckless and clips on to the housing? Thanks."
They are 32.5 inches in diameter. The holes are approximately 8" in diameter. It clips onto the housing.
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File cabinets by Sandusky will bring ultimate organization to your business. Extra-deep lateral file drawers with side-to-side hanging rails will hold all of your letter- or legal-size files. Drawers glide open effortlessly with progressive ball-bearing, telescoping slide suspensions. Have no fear about stability - the built-in drawer interlock system allows only one drawer open at a time, so your cabinet won't tip over. With four adjustable leveling guides, these file cabinets are as stable as can be. Lock system secures all drawers with one key (two keys included). File cabinets come in a powder-coat finish.
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Australia's central bank on Tuesday cut its main cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.5 per cent, the first easing since early 2009 as it reacted to benign inflation figures at home and downside risks to economic growth globally.
In a brief statement after its monthly policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said inflation was now likely to be more consistent with its long-term target, allowing policy to move to a more neutral stance.
Market reaction:
The Australian dollar fell half a cent to $1.0480 after the RBA statement. Interbank futures rose, though the market had been almost fully priced for a cut to 4.5 percent.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham:
"I don't think it says much about their thinking on the global conditions at the moment; it reflects a recalibration of their thoughts on domestic inflation. The global scene is yet to play out so it allows the Board to cut but I don't think it was the reason they cut.
"When they go, they tend to go by more than that, which is what history suggests.
"It's difficult for everyone to forecast, including the RBA, they don't always get their forecasts right...They are demonstrating they can and do respond when indicators move in different ways to what they were forecasting."
Nomura Australia chief economist Stephen Roberts:
"My feeling is that still I'm a little uncomfortable with whether inflation will be that low in 2013, so I do suspect this rate cut will be a 'one-and-done'.
"My core case is that they'll probably hold the rate structure now until the middle to third quarter next year, then the risk returns to stronger growth...and interest rates needing to be tweaked up again...through to 2013."
St George economist Besa Deda:
"I don't think it's the start of a series of rate cuts ... The 25 basis points cut will have more of a confidence effect.
"And we have seen that already. In September and October we had rises in consumer confidence measures because there was talk in the press of a rate cut. It will help domestic demand but obviously 25 basis points is small in size."
ANZ head of Australian economics and property research Ivan Colhoun:
"There are few clues about possible future action in today's statement. In assessing the likelihood of further rate cuts, we must consider: (i) the characterisation of the current stance of monetary policy (now seen as more neutral, but not necessarily neutral); and (ii) the outlook for economic growth (effectively the ability or need for the RBA to support demand).
"For now, we will stick with our forecast of another rate cut in February, though on current developments and our forecasts for inflation and GDP growth, this is a finely balanced call with the likelihood that this might be the first ever once-off rate adjustment."
Michael Workman, senior economist, Commonwealth Bank:
"I wouldn't depict this as a one-off move. They're saying, in their reading of it, that it could be some time before all these concerns about the European situation can be finalised and they believe that in the meantime, there could be a period of more conservative spending behaviour by firms and households. It looks like we'll just have to see the way that pans out. Obviously, in their judgment they still see these downside risks as quite apparent to the global economy and therefore would influence issues here negatively."
Brian Redican, senior economist, Macquarie:
"The next question is whether this is going to be a one-off rate cut or a series of cuts? The Reserve Bank does leave both options open. There is no sign of panic within the RBA about Australian growth unravelling too quickly and that doesn't suggest they are going to dramatically cut rates in the next six months. But they still note that policy is on the tight side of neutral and with inflation around the middle of the RBA target band and Australian growth only moderate, that means policy should be neutral. We think the RBA will be cutting rates again by 25bp, probably in February 2012."
Ben Jarman, economist, JP Morgan:
"They are more downbeat on global growth as you expect in the current environment, but also a bit more relaxed about inflation. The way they described it, it doesn't give us any sense that there will necessarily be follow-up rate cuts. But this is more of a recalibration."
Paul Brennan, head of market economics, Citi:
"They've recognised that inflation is lower and is more consistent with the 2-3 percent target and they're a little bit more cautious in this statement than the last one on the global outlook."
"So the combination of those things plus the fact that categorised growth in Australia is moderate all says it is sensible to bring back policy from restrictive to neutral and they'll keep it on neutral now for an extended period just like they did last year."
"Unless there's some big surprises over the next couple of months I think rates are on hold for quite a while."
ING Direct CFO Glenn Baker:
"The RBA reduced the official cash rate to support the economy which has recently shown signs of weakening and to lift consumer and business confidence.
The latest inflation numbers released in late October indicated inflation had moderated. This gave the RBA scope to move on rates.
The concerns in Europe are having a negative impact on the global economy which in turn is impacting Australia, particularly through a drop in confidence. The RBA has taken this into account."
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Paul McCartney, 'It's So Easy' – Song Review
Paul McCartney offers an almost unrecognizable cover of 'It's So Easy' on the upcoming tribute album 'Rave On Buddy Holly.' The former Beatle takes on a preacher-like persona as he and his band turn the pop number into a bluesy soul jam.
From his opening "1, 2 , 3, 4," Macca delivers the song with the rasp and energy of a seasoned soul singer. If you didn't know it was McCartney, you might think it was a Wilson Pickett impersonator handling vocals on the tune.
Sure, McCartney has featured this bluesy rasp before on Beatles songs like 'Get Back' and 'Back in the U.S.S.R.,' but here he takes it to a whole new level. The song even features a break in the middle in which he starts preaching and ad-libbing without musical accompaniment.
In fact, the song is practically a bluesy deconstruction of Holly's pop ditty. The guitar and drum tracks that power the tune have the raw vibe of a live show at your local pub. The entire tempo of the original is slowed down dramatically.
A press release for the 'Rave On Buddy Holly' disc states that "the artists clearly felt free to explore radically new interpretations," and that's exactly what McCartney has done here. Like Lou Reed's take on 'Peggy Sue' (see our review here), it's a dramatic departure from the original.
While it's certainly raw and gritty, McCartney's version of 'It's So Easy' is almost too jarring at times, but it definitely offers a new perspective on the inherent rebelliousness of Holly's music.
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ANGRY internet shoppers yesterday criticised supermarket giant Tesco after it declared their streets a no-go area claiming they were too dangerous for delivery drivers.
People who live on the Gleadless Valley estate in Sheffield said they were shocked when the grocer suspended all online shopping deliveries, and were supported in their outrage by police and councillors.
Karen Dingle, who lives on the estate's Overend Way, said she had placed a Christmas food shopping order worth £192, but was telephoned a few hours before her delivery slot to be told it was cancelled.
The 43-year-old said the Tesco operator said she lived in a "bad area" and claimed drivers had been attacked, stones had been thrown at vehicles and goods had been stolen during deliveries.
She added: "We've never heard of any problems with delivery vans whatsoever. It just feels like this area is being targeted. I don't think it's fair. It makes you feel cut off."
Inspector Ian Stubbs, from South Yorkshire Police's south safer neighbourhood area which covers Gleadless Valley, said attacks on drivers delivering to the area were "not a problem".
He added: "It's not something that's been flagged to my attention as a particular problem. There's nowhere in Sheffield that should be considered a no-go area for anybody.
"I think it's completely unfair, it's going to make people worried.
"Gleadless has its problems like many large council estates - but no more so than anywhere else. And, if you look at the crime figures, over the last two to three years there have been significant reductions in all sorts of crime in Gleadless."
A Tesco spokesman said it "stood by its decision" on deliveries to the estate, but added that its policy on no-go areas was under continual review.


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"Special Attacks are powerful offensive battle moves!"
Special Attacks first appear in the game Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. Bowser, Mario and Luigi are able to use these, which each special attack using a certain amount of Special Points, or SP. Special Attacks even have a menu section in the Star Menu, where the player can watch demos and practice the attacks.
Mario and Luigi's Attacks[edit]
Mario and Luigi both use a total of ten Special Attacks throughout the game. To obtain a Special Attack, Mario and Luigi need to collect ten Attack Pieces. They can be obtained from special Attack Piece Blocks and completing various sidequests. All ten of Mario and Luigi's Special Attacks are shown in the table below (Note: When using an attack with a Tight Belt, the SP cost is reduced in half):
Bowser's Attacks[edit]
Bowser has a total of six Special Attacks that he gathers throughout the game. Like Mario & Luigi, Bowser has to unlock them in many areas of the game. To unlock these type of attacks for Bowser to use, the player must liberate Bowser's loyal, non-brainwashed troops. The player finds them in cages all around the Mushroom Kingdom. Out of the six, five of them would be found inside one of the cages. The last one is when the player collects all fifteen Blitties through the vacuum ability. Unlike Mario & Luigi's attacks, which use the buttons, Bowser's attacks use the touch screen. All six of Bowser's Special Attacks are shown in the table below (note: When using an attack with an Economy Ring, the SP cost is halved):


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St. Vincent College slates events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday
Celebrating the life and legacy of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. can be a history lesson and a time for personal reflection.
Jeff Mallory, coordinator of campus life and multicultural student life at St. Vincent College, said commemoration of the holiday on Monday can be a time to think about compassion and fairness for others in everyday life.
"For a few moments or an hour or two, you can stop what you're doing and refocus," Mallory said.
While students at Greater Latrobe, Derry Area and Ligonier Valley won't be in session, families can participate in the daylong festivities at the Unity college, which will be open to the public.
With the Martin Luther King Jr. Day program in its fourth year, Mallory said, the enthusiasm of St. Vincent College students has helped to expand the events, culminating in a talk by Kiron Skinner of Carnegie Mellon University.
"The students are really happy to do it, really happy to participate and really happy to see it through," Mallory said.
Members of the student group Visionaries of H.O.P.E. are also participating in a day of service on Saturday and will visit food banks in honor of King's spirit of service.
"His public talks have an emphasis on service that's not bound by race or creed," said Kelly King, director of service learning and community outreach.
She encouraged community members to join about 50 students expected to help in places such as the Westmoreland County Food Bank warehouse in Delmont, Ligonier food pantry and Charter Oak food pantry in Unity.
"We've never turned anyone away," King said.
On Monday, Visionaries of H.O.P.E. will make a "dream center" from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lounge of the Carey Student Center with historic images of King, an art exhibit and participatory activities such as signing a poster with personal dreams.
"The goal of the day as always is to honor, respect and remember the great things Martin Luther King Jr. did in his lifetime," Mallory said. "We want to remember what he fought for and that he was a man who respected everyone and wanted everyone to be respected as well."
On Monday evening, a presentation will include student-produced videos, a scripture reading and portions of King's "I Have A Dream" speech.
Doors will open at 4 p.m. at the Fred M. Rogers Center, where a reception will begin at 4:30 p.m. before opening remarks by Brother Norman Hipps, president of the college, and Mallory.
The program is free but requires reservation tickets available through the Office of Campus Life.
Skinner is an expert in international relations, U.S. foreign policy and political strategy. She is founding director of the Center for International Relations and Politics and an associate professor of international relations and political science.
Skinner has co-authored three books about former President Ronald Reagan, as well as written for CNN.com, Foreign Policy.com, National Review Online, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She also regularly provides scholarly commentary on national and international television and radio programs.
Tickets for the dinner are available through the Office of Campus Life at 724-805-2564 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Members of the public wishing to participate in the community service outreach can contact Kelly King at email@example.com.
Stacey Federoff is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. She can be reached at 724-836-6660 or email@example.com.


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05 October 2010
Bloglines support removed from trunk
The Bloglines code is now removed from Liferea trunk (that will become Liferea 1.8), and Bloglines subscriptions are automatically removed.
At least as long as Bloglines is available it will stay supported in the stable Liferea 1.6.
For users of Blogline with Liferea the best choice for similar functionality is to switch to Google Reader and use Liferea's Google Reader support.
Bloglines support is now also removed in the 1.6 branch, the change will be in 1.6.6.
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Is there any work being doing on improving the Google Reader support? It would be fantastic if Google's labels could be used to sort feeds into sub-folders in liferea.
I know that there's a problem with Google feeds potentially having multiple labels, but this could easily be handled by simply selecting the alphabetically first label associated with a given feed. I suspect that the vast majority of users do not have multiply-labelled feeds, and even having them imperfectly mapped to folders in liferea would be a vast improvement over the current flat list.
(Google does use labels to mark things like "unread", "new", and so on, but this is a well-defined set that liferea already strips out. It shouldn't be too hard for someone who knows the code to pull out the remaining labels, sort them, make the appropriate folder structure and assign the feeds.)
I did have a dive into the code to try and do this myself, but it's very sparsely commented and I got lost. Is the original Google Reader code author still working on the project? Liferea is by far the best newsreader I've found on any platform, and this would more or less make it nearly perfect.
- 06 October, 2010 00:28
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Anonymous: Yes, actually there is progress on the GReader label support. Some days ago someone posted a patch in the mailing list that implements them. The patch isn't complete yet, but it is a step to realize it.
About the GReader support authorship: The code was written by Arnold Noronha who you can contact by mail. He doesn't work on Liferea regularily.
Also feel free to work with the patch on the mailing list and join us at #liferea (freenode.org) to discuss the code.
- 06 October, 2010 17:01
What about tt-rss support? Any word on that?
- 11 October, 2010 13:45
- Lars said...
Jay: Cool, you volunteer for implementing! Please join us at the mailing list or the IRC channel. Thanks for contributing!
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Alphabet Soup: Understanding the Letters After Your Financial Professional's Name
April 7, 2015 | Your Finances
If you've ever shopped for a financial professional, you've probably seen a confounding list of acronyms, also known as designations, following the candidates' names. The initials often look similar and don't give you a hint about their significance.
Are those initials worth a second look? And what do they mean in your search for the right partner?
When you're looking for a qualified financial professional, looking at designations can help you understand the kind of focus and expertise a financial professional will bring to the table. This understanding can help you look for someone who will bring the knowledge and background that most closely align to your needs.
In many cases, the credentialing process is like going back to school for a specialized collegiate program. Organizations such as The American College develop curricula, conduct testing and issue designations. Others, including the CFP® Board and CFA Institute, issue tests and designations after coursework at independent institutions. In most cases, practical experience and rigorous testing are required before a credential is granted, and continuing education is required to maintain the credential.
Kansas City-based Wealth Management Advisor Tracy B. VanDyke CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, RICP®, estimates that she has spent hundreds of hours in classroom time, studying and testing to achieve each of her designations, but it's well worth the effort. The Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) exam, for example, was 12 hours long, "almost as long as the exam for certified public accountants," she notes.
"At least once or twice a week, I'll have someone ask me about the meaning of my designations," VanDyke adds. "Often new clients will tell me they sought me out because of a particular credential."
VanDyke points out that the more expertise a financial professional gains through professional development, the more value he or she can bring to a client's financial situation, regardless of the question. "I often get calls from a car lot on a Saturday asking, 'Should we finance or pay cash?' My clients view me as their one source for a wide variety of financial answers, and that's great. I want them calling me when those questions come up. I can bring insights on a variety of financial topics, and they can feel comfortable that I'm looking out for them in every situation."
There are hundreds of financial designations available, but the following six credentials are the most common. No single financial professional will have all of them; in fact, one to three designations is the norm for most financial professionals.
CASL® – A Chartered Advisor for Senior Living® understands the psychological, biological and sociological factors impacting seniors. CASLs advise those preparing for or in retirement on decisions regarding investment and estate planning, including wealth accumulation, income distribution, health and long-term care financing alternatives, Social Security and annuities.
CFA – Chartered Financial Analysts provide advanced investment analysis and portfolio management. Their studies include the mastery of investment tools and analytical methods in a variety of applications for effective portfolio management and wealth planning.
CFP® – The Certified Financial Planner® certification indicates that the representative has in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of personal financial planning, tax planning, employee benefits and retirement planning, estate planning, investment management, and insurance and risk management.
ChFC® - A Chartered Financial Consultant® is similar to a CFP; both cover the fundamentals of financial planning well. ChFC is an advanced planning designation that also covers real-world, practical planning applications for special circumstances, including in-depth coverage of planning for business owners, single-parent and blended families, LGBT families and special-needs situations. The program also addresses retirement income planning, behavioral finance issues, estate planning and the most current planning standards and practices.
CLU® – Chartered Life Underwriter® designees have expertise in a broad array of personal risk management and life insurance planning issues for individuals, business owners and professional clients. Their training includes an emphasis on ethics, professionalism and a holistic and comprehensive approach to addressing insurance planning needs.
RICP® – A Retirement Income Certified Professional® offers focused expertise in retirement income planning, including structuring effective retirement income plans, mitigating risk to the plan and creating a sustainable stream of income to last throughout your retirement years.
If you come across a professional designation that isn't familiar, you can search its meaning and requirements through a designation look-up tool like the one offered by FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or Designation Check from The American College. When working with a financial representative, don't be afraid to ask about his or her credentials, including who awarded them, what training and continuing education are required and how to verify the rep's standing with the organization. A trustworthy financial professional will be happy to share more about his or her credentials.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® (with plaque design) and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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Over on What Do I Know…, Todd was discussing a clever little application for the Mac OSX called ImageWell. He desribed the app by saying:
"What iPhoto is to manipulating, archiving, and viewing digital photography, ImageWell is to uploading images to the web. A small, innocuous, free utility, ImageWell sits in the top menu bar and allows users to upload images to either an iDisk account or an FTP server by dragging and dropping a file onto its icon."
It really is that simple and useful. I was showing it to a co-worker, who, although he's a talented designer, tends a little towards the programmer/nerd side of the aisle. When we looked at one of the image manipulation screens, he complained that the image-resizing slider only goes up to 100%. "What if someone wants to make it bigger?" he asked.
My thoughts immediately went to Alan Cooper's book "The Inmates Are Running the Asylum," specifically the part where he describes programmers as being of a different species from the rest of us. Cooper differentiates Homo sapiens from Homo Logicus, by telling us that members of the species logicus "focus on what is possible to the exclusion of what is probable." Anyone who has ever spent a minute working with digital images knows that resizing a picture bigger — especially a compressed JPEG image — is going to get nothing but a poor-quality mess. It may be possible to make the image bigger, but the odds of such a manipulation turning out attractively are not very probable.
The designers of ImageWell, like many good Mac designers, understand this difference between possible and necessary. The difference is especially important in a simple, quick-and-dirty utility. If you need to resize your photo bigger, then you probably need to use a more capable professional tool, like Photoshop or Fireworks. Because of the preponderance of logicus members working on Windows applications, it's no wonder there's nothing quite like this for the PC platform.
(Please don't bash me on the Mac/PC religious wars. I use both platforms and find strengths and weaknesses in both. For instance, I think Apple's continued insistence on shipping its computers with a one-button mouse after all this time is based on nothing more than pure stubbornness.)
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The stripped down version of PM Dawn's 1992 hit arrives via AKVailt, Keys' new website where fans can visit to enjoy her unreleased videos, photos, blogs and more.
Alicia Keys has shared her unreleased song entitled "Die Without You". Arriving in a demo form, the track is a stripped down version of P.M. Dawn's 1992 hit single. "One of my favorite songs ever! Had to do My version! Shout out to PM dawn!" Keys said of the song.
Recorded by Keys in June 2007, the slow ballad features the R&B queen singing over the sound of piano. "Oh I apologize for all the things I've done/ Now I'm under water and I'm drowning/ Is it my turn to be the one to cry," she croons before telling her boyfriend, "Cause if you're gone/ Inside I'd die without you."
Keys' version of "Die Without You" was shared via the singer's newly launched website, AKVault. There, Keys' fans are allowed to view all sorts of the star's unreleased content, from music to personal videos, photos, blogs and more.
"There's a big steel fortress at my studio that holds my secret treasure-trove where everything unreleased resides. Music, Live Shows, Video, Blogs and much more that I always wanted to keep but never exactly knew where it could be used," the "If I Ain't Got You" hitmaker described her "vault."


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Otah pleased with Pro Day performance
A lingering ankle injury hampered Jeff Otah at the NFL Scouting Combine and caused him to postpone his performance at Pitt's Pro Day late last month.
Now healthy, the 6-foot-6, 324-pounder wanted to ensure his first-round status in the NFL Draft by improving on a statistic by which few offensive linemen are measured, but one with which Otah was clearly dissatisfied.
Otah ran the 40-yard dash in a reported 5.67 seconds at the Combine, but he shaved that time to 5.3 while doing drills before 30-plus NFL personnel Wednesday at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex on the South Side. Otah, however, did not run the short shuttle drill, which he also skipped at the combine in February.
"The 40 time did play a role," Otah said. "I ran a 5.6 at the combine, and I felt that I was more explosive than that and I wanted to show them face-to-face how explosive I am.
"When it wasn't 100 percent, it was affecting my change of direction. It's 100 percent now. I felt great today."
Although the workout was closed and those in attendance declined comment, Otah was pleased with his performance in one-on-one drills against another former Pitt offensive tackle, Mike McGlynn, who likely will be drafted.
"I feel like I moved well today," Otah said. "My ankle felt way better than it did. My change of direction was better. I was good with my hands and I finished (blocks).
"Hopefully, the coaches were impressed."
One team that made a strong impression by its interest was the Carolina Panthers, which sent general manager Marty Hurney and head coach John Fox to see Otah. The Panthers own the 13th overall pick, and NFL.com analyst Vic Carucci projects them to take Otah in his latest mock draft.
"It does feel good to know it's a possibility," Otah said. "You know they are interested because they came here, and that's a good thing for me to know. But you never know. There are other tackles out there who are big, and you never know what they like and what they feel best fits their system."
Although Otah's struggles at the combine might have sounded some alarms, Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt was confident that it didn't drop him from the first round. If anything, delaying his personal pro day gave Otah more time to heal, train and improve his stock.
"I know he was not pleased with his workout at the combine," Wannstedt said Tuesday. "That's why he felt like he needed some more time to be 100 percent for this workout."
If, as expected, Otah is drafted in the first round, he would become Pitt's 23rd player to earn that distinction and it would mark the second consecutive year a Panthers player was selected so high. Last year, the New York Jets chose former Aliquippa cornerback Darrelle Revis 14th overall.
Pitt hasn't had back-to-back first-round picks in almost two decades, since running back Craig Heyward was the 24th selection by New Orleans in 1988, and defensive end Burt Grossman went eighth to San Diego and former Franklin Regional High School offensive tackle Tom Ricketts 24th to the Steelers in '89.
"That would be very nice, and I think that's probably going to happen," Wannstedt said. "Everything I've heard, he's being talked about in that echelon."
The only other team to send both general manager and head coach was the Steelers, with director of football operations Kevin Colbert and coach Mike Tomlin, who only had to walk across the parking lot.
Although Otah could be gone by the time the Steelers pick 23rd overall, "Everybody wants to go higher," he said, "but you don't get remembered for where you get drafted, you get remembered for what you do in the league. I always keep that in mind. You can go higher, but once you get there you've got to earn the respect."
For now, all Otah can do is sit and wait until his name is called April 26.
"My goal was always to be a great player in the NFL," Otah said. "I'm on a good pace right now. If I keep working hard, I can accomplish my goals."


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Army Corps to tackle Parks nuke cleanup with new leaders
The Army Corps of Engineers is planning to award a new contract for the cleanup of the nuclear waste dump along Route 66 in Parks by October.
The corps will hold a meeting Tuesday in Parks to introduce the new commander of its Pittsburgh District, Col. Bernard Lindstrom, who will officially take command on Jan. 11, according to Dan Jones, corps spokesman.
Among other duties, Lindstrom and the corps' new project manager, Mike Helbling of Murrysville, will lead the cleanup of the nuclear waste dump, owned by BWX Technologies (also known as Babcock & Wilcox), which is expected to take about a decade and cost up to $500 million.
The waste dump along Route 66, formally known as the Shallow Land Disposal Area, received radioactive and chemical waste from about 1960 to the early 1970s from the former Nuclear Materials and Equipment Corp. in Apollo and Parks, and its successor, the Atlantic Richfield Co.
Those companies produced nuclear fuel for submarines and a range of nuclear products for the federal government and private industry.
Cleanup operations halted shortly after they began at the 44-acre site in fall 2011 when a contractor allegedly mishandled some nuclear waste and workers unearthed unexpected quantities of "complex" nuclear materials. Given the greater complexity of the cleanup and soaring cost estimates, corps headquarters in Washington reconsidered its lead position in the cleanup earlier this year.
After public outcry to keep the corps on the project and closed-door meetings in Washington, the corps announced it would continue to lead the project but would work closely with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy.
Although the project was stopped, Col. Butch Graham, current commander of the Pittsburgh District, said, "We're in a good spot."
"I don't have any concerns with funding or other concerns that jump out," Graham said. "I think the contractors we need exist out there, and we've got a process to evaluate and pick the best one."
Although excavation of radioactive and chemical contaminants halted shortly after it began, Graham noted, "We got 20 percent of that material safely out of the community, and that is huge.
"And we learned an awful lot about what is buried there," he said. "We are committed to improving our plan and applying that (experience) to the next contract and moving forward."
As part of the normal rotation of commanders, Graham will soon leave the Pittsburgh District for a yearlong tour in Afghanistan.
Tuesday's meeting was set up for Graham to talk with residents and to introduce Lindstrom and Helbling.
Parks Township Supervisor Bud Shannon said he is looking forward to meeting the new colonel.
"We still encourage the corps to continue with the cleanup," Shannon said. "As long as they have the health and safety of the residents at the top of the list, we're happy with that."
Patty Ameno, an environmental activist from Leechburg, said that she, too, looks forward to meeting the corps' new leadership for the cleanup project.
"I hope to work with them on future issues, including transparency of information on the cleanup, expanded monitoring of residential and business areas, potential drainage of contaminants to the Kiski River and expanding on-site testing," she said.
Mary Ann Thomas is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. She can be reached at 724-226-4691 or email@example.com.


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Arrested at Second #OpBART Protest, Jevon Cochran Committed to Fight Against Police Violence
Jevon Cochran was arrested at the second #OpBART protest for exercising his First Amendment right to speak out against police violence. After BART police had told demonstrators that raising their voices on the platform of the Civic Center station was an arrestable offense, Jevon led a chant of "No justice, no peace, disband the BART police." He was promptly arrested, removed from the station by BART riot police, and charged with trespassing. Two days later, in the video here, Jevon was interviewed outside of the Oakland Unified School District administration building, as community members were protesting the promotion of Barhin Bhatt to interim chief of OUSD police. Bhatt shot and killed twenty-year-old Raheim Brown in January 2011. Not intimidated by his free speech arrest at #OpBART 2, Jevon Cochran will continue to fight for justice.
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Monday Aug 29th, 2011 12:24 PM
The Christofascist pigs are shitting themselves in fear knowing that American citizens are eventually going to rise up and start exterminating the rich elite oppressor traitors, just like in Egypt. They see it coming. They know it will happen here as it has been happening in Greece, U. K., London, Egypt, Lybia and other places.
Monday Aug 29th, 2011 3:43 PM
that is what they can be called. we know a person who is one of these fake christian types who works for police. this person truly believes you need ''jesus'' even if you need to be drugged or die top get there!!
Monday Aug 29th, 2011 9:42 PM
The Constitution says nothing about "raising your voice" in respectable protest against blind brutality!
Impassioned speech often comes at a slightly higher volume.
What's next? Are they going to tell us to turn our iPhone/cell headphones - down, for BART sanctioned freedom of speech only, and, oh yeah - for selected listeners only.... ???...ad nauseum....
Meanwhile....You are a hero dude, and your moral compass is correct!
I hope you can find an honest lawyer, who will represent you in a major lawsuit - to hit these a-holes where it hurts them most - in their pocketbooks!
Keep it up, and have a friend keep watchin' your back.
Truth and light shall prevail!


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Premier Greg Selinger today awarded one of Manitoba's highest honours, the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, to Jon Thordarson and James Potton, both of Winnipeg, recognizing their commitment and excellence to the fields of photojournalism and graphic design, and environmental education.
"Jon Thordarson spent a lifetime chronicling the photographic history of Manitoba through his careers with the Winnipeg Tribune, the Winnipeg Sun and, for the past 20 years of his life, with the Winnipeg Free Press," said Selinger. "Sadly, Jon passed away just days before he was to receive this honour in 2010."
Selinger thanked Jim Potton for efforts in the field of environmental education for the past quarter century, which have been instrumental in helping young people learn about protecting the environment through the Manitoba Forestry Association and Envirothon, often described as the environmental academic Olympics for high schools.
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The line hopes to entice Americans, too. Ann Sherry, CEO of Carnival Australia, which represents the company's Australian deployment locally, said "while the primary market would be Australians and New Zealanders, Carnival's strong brand recognition in the United States would play a role in attracting more US tourists to Australia."
According to Torrent, Spirit will go into dry dock before heading to Australia. Details will be available later this year.
This will be Carnival Cruise Lines' first foray into the region -- and Spirit will become the largest ship ever to cruise full-time in Australia -- although parent company Carnival Corp. also owns the rapidly expanding P&O Australia, which has a four-ship fleet made up of hand-me-downs from Carnival, Princess and others. When Carnival Spirit arrives, Carnival Corp. will have seven ships sailing full-time in the region, including Sun Princess and Dawn Princess, four P&O Australia ships and Carnival Spirit -- up from two in 2007. Moreover, ships from Holland America regularly sail from Sydney and Melbourne. Cunard is planning a circumnavigation of Australia as part of its 2012 world cruise on Queen Mary 2.
Other industry players are dedicating ships to the region, which Cruise Critic highlighted as one of the world's hottest in its 11 trends for 2011 piece. After a two-year hiatus, Celebrity Cruises is heading back with Celebrity Century, and Royal Caribbean is adding a second ship in the southern Pacific for its 2011-12 season.
But Australia's gain may signal another death knell for Southern California-based cruising. In recent years, San Diego and Los Angeles have seen a mass exodus from Carnival, NCL and Royal Caribbean. Due to a combination of factors, including a struggling local economy, the swine flu scare and disinterest with staid Mexican Riviera ports, lines have been pulling ships from the region. (For a more detailed analysis of why California can't keep cruise ships, click here.) And Carnival tells us that, as of now, no ship will replace Carnival Spirit. West Coasters on Cruise Critic message boards are voicing their disappointment. "I'm sorry but this news makes me very sad," posted MsSoCalCruiser. Added Georgie562, "I cannot believe this is happening to the Spirit. I just sailed on her in December and she is a great ship. She will be missed."
As for Alaska, where Spirit is Carnival's only cruise ship, the line has plans to maintain its program in 2013 and beyond. "We are in the process of identifying which ship will operate our Alaska cruises and plan to announce that early next year," noted Torrent.
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