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OLEM's Community Council invite you to join them for an Open Meeting in the Parish Centre on Saturday 6 May, following the 18:00 anticipatory Mass.
The agenda for this meeting includes:
*Reports from the Community Council, on:
- social activities;
- evangelisation and formation;
- communications and parish directory;
- welcoming.
*Open Forum for ideas, questions and suggestions
*Modified standing orders for approval
– You may read the proposed standing orders and an accompanying appendix.
– You may also read the current standing orders for the Community Council, including the Open Meeting.
The open meeting is followed by Compline, and a party in the rectory.


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Recent Mumps Outbreaks
April 25, 2006
How many cases of mumps usually occur in the US each year?
In the United States , since 2001, an average of 265 mumps cases (range: 231-293) have been reported each year. (See related MMWR article: MMWR Dispatch-Mumps Epidemic-Iowa, 2006 (.pdf) March 30, 2006 [55(13);366-368] )
When did the outbreak in the Midwest start?
The first cases of mumps-like illness were reported from Iowa in December 2005. More cases have been occurring since then in Iowa, and in several other states.
Where did the outbreak in the Midwest start?
The current information indicates that the outbreak may have begun on a college campus. Colleges that have group living, dining, studying, and sports are areas that make disease transmission more likely, and increase the chance of outbreaks. Once started, such outbreaks sometime spread to the community, causing illness in persons who do not attend college. For this reason, CDC recommends that all college students have two doses of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Studies have suggested that strict enforcement of these recommendations is important for preventing and stopping outbreaks.
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Baghdad/Karbala, March 2 (Reuters): Coordinated suicide bombs and mortars tore into vast crowds of Shia worshippers today, killing at least 143 people on Iraqs bloodiest day since the fall of Saddam Hussein.
Leaders of the countrys 60 per cent Shia majority said the bloodbaths were intended to ignite civil war. The Iraqi governing council blamed a Jordanian who Washington says is working for al Qaida and trying to fuel chaos in Iraq.
The US military said three suicide bombers killed 58 people in Baghdad around the Kadhimiya mosque, and a suicide bomber, mortars and concealed bombs combined to kill at least 85 in Karbala, a Shia holy city 110 km to the south.
The near-simultaneous attacks ripped through an annual ritual banned under Sunni Saddam during which Shias beat their heads and chests and cut their heads with swords to honour a revered figure killed in battle 1,324 years ago.
The Shia spiritual leader Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani blamed the US-led occupation forces in Iraq for failing to secure the countrys borders and called for unity after today's deadly attacks on Shia shrines.
We put responsibility on the occupation forces for the noticeable procrastination in controlling the borders of Iraq and preventing infiltrators, and not strengthening Iraqi national forces and supplying them with the necessary equipment to their jobs, Sistani said.
US and allied military officials said the attacks did not mean security was inadequate, but showed it was impossible to beat determined guerrillas every time.
In Kerbala, where at least two million worshippers had gathered, rescuers raced through the streets with bodies stacked two or three deep on wooden carts, desperately searching for a doctor or an ambulance.
Shias who earlier had ritually gashed open their heads with swords queued up to give blood to the wounded. Many of the victims were blown to pieces. A mans scalp and ear lay alongside rotting fruit.
Several governing council members blamed the blasts on Abu Musab Zarqawi, a Jordanian whom Washington suspects of being behind a series of major attacks in Iraq. US forces have placed a $10 million bounty on his head. They said last month they had intercepted a computer disc with a letter from Zarqawi urging suicide bomb attacks on Shias to inflame sectarian tension in Iraq.
This was a clear and tragically well organised act of terrorism, Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt, deputy chief of operations for the US army in Iraq, said. He said a man strapped with explosives had been apprehended near the Baghdad mosque the capitals holiest Shia shrine and several people had been arrested in Kerbala.
In a separate attack in Baghdad, guerrillas threw a bomb at a US military vehicle, killing one American soldier and seriously wounding another, the army said.
The death took to 379 the number of US soldiers killed in action since the start of the U.S.-led war in Iraq nearly a year ago.


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Hi! I have to say this is not true. All you need on your client is db2java.zip file and you have to use net driver instead on app. You don't need the DB2 client as far as I know. Best regards, Kovi At 19:57 4.2.2002 +0000, you wrote: >Hi Derek, > >we use the app-driver to connect to DB2 with Tomcat 4.0. > >If your application runs on another maschine than DB2, you must install a >DB2-Client. Without that you can't use the app-driver. > >If your application runs on the same maschine than DB2, you must tell Tomcat >where your driver is. To do that, you can either change Tomcat-Classpath or >copy the driver to a directory in the Tomcat-Classpath. But on our system, >the latter didn't run. > >Anja > > >-- >To unsubscribe: <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com> >For additional commands: <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com> >Troubles with the list: <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com> -- To unsubscribe: <mailto:email@example.com> For additional commands: <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com> Troubles with the list: <mailto:email@example.com>
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Post forecasts MY 2011/12 fresh orange, lemon/lime, and grapefruit production at 3.2 million metric tons
THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT POLICY Required Report - public distribution Date: 12/15/2011 GAIN Report Number: MX1097 Mexico 2011 Citrus Annual Weather Conditions Impact Mexican Citrus Crop Approved By: Dan Berman Prepared By: Dulce Flores Report Highlights: Overall citrus production in Mexico for marketing year (MY) 2011/12 was affected by different adverse weather events, resulting in lower production estimates compared to last year. Post forecasts MY 2011/12 fresh orange, lemon/lime, and grapefruit production at 3.2 million metric tons (MMT), 1.70 MMT, and 300,000 MT, respectively. These levels represent declines of roughly 20%, 5%, and 20%, respectively. MY 2011/12 export forecast for fresh orange, lemon/lime, and grapefruit will be steady to slightly down while imports will be steady to slightly up. Frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) production is expected to decline significantly to 70,000 MT (down 40%) and exports are forecast to decline by a similar amount, to about 64,000 MT. Commodities: Citrus, Other, Fresh Grapefruit, Fresh Lemons, Fresh Oranges, Fresh Orange Juice FRESH ORANGES PRODUCTION Fresh orange production has been affected this past marketing year due to the dry weather conditions affecting the country and very warm weather in the northern states of Mexico. In fact, some production areas in Nuevo Leon State are expecting a 30 percent decline in production and Tamaulipas is expecting a 40 percent decline for MY 2011/12 (November/October). These weather conditions have made production forecasting very difficult. Although there is no official Mexican forecast for orange production for MY 2011/12, Post forecasts orange production to be about 3.2 million metric tons (MMT). Fresh orange production estimates for MY 2010/11 remain unchanged at 4.1 MMT. Sources indicate that MY 2010/11 was also affected by dry weather conditions. MY 2009/10 fresh orange production estimates were revised upward based on official data. Veracruz is the most important producer of fresh oranges in Mexico with almost 50 percent of production, followed by the states of Tamaulipas with a 12.6 percent, San Luis Potosi with a 9.7 percent and Nuevo Leon with a 5.8 percent of total production. The vast majority of Mexican orange production is Valencia or other juice variety. Area planted and harvested for MY 2011/12 is not expected to increase from MY 2010/11 area. In fact, post expects marginal decreases due to abandoning of groves as a result of dry weather conditions and higher production costs. Area planted for MY 2009/2010 and MY 2010/11 was revised downward from previous Post estimates, based on official information, reflecting dry weather conditions affecting overall production. However, area harvested for MY 2009/10 and 2010/11 was revised upward, based on official estimates. Growers associations (especially in Baja California Sur, Sonora and Yucatan) planted more orange trees in order to phase out low yielding trees, as well as to spur new development projects. However, some growers have been abandoning groves, or switching to other crops, due to high production costs, wide swings in fresh orange prices, unfavorable weather conditions and marketing channel distribution problems. To the extent that production has increased over the last several years, these gains have been due to increased tree planting density rather than an expansion of planted area. National orange yields for MY 2011/12 are forecast to be slightly lower, at approximately 9.5 metric tons per hectare (MT/ha), compared to MY 2010/11 average yields of 12.2 MT/ha. Regional orange yields differ widely depending on the production area. The variation in yields is caused by many factors, including weather, frequency of fertilizer and pesticide applications, tree density, and terrain quality. Typically, Veracruz orange yields range from 10 to 20 MT/ha, Nuevo Leon yields range from 12 to 15 MT/ha, and San Luis Potosi yields range from 7 to 13 MT/ha. Production costs vary amongst citrus regions. The average cost of production for a traditional grove with minimally intensive cultivation in Veracruz is approximately 6,000 to 10,000 pesos/ha (U.S. MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 2 $435.41/ha to $725.68/ha), while the cost for a more intensively farmed grove in Veracruz is between 12,000 to 18,000 pesos/ha (U.S. $870.82/ha to $1,306.24/ha). The cost of production in Sonora is higher and ranges from 18,000 to 25,000 pesos/ha (U.S. $1,306.24/ha to $1,814.22/ha) due to higher costs for irrigation and quality control (the state is in a fruit fly-free area, a status which requires more maintenance expenditures). Costs in Nuevo Leon are generally higher than those in Veracruz because of pump irrigation, fertilizer use, and pest control, and range from 11,500 to 17,000 pesos/ha (U.S. $834.54/ha to $1,233.67/ha). These last inputs account for approximately 40 percent or more of total Nuevo Leon production costs. This state has been striving to be recognized as a fruit fly free area, and some areas have been given that recognition [1]. Nuevo Leon is one the states that can export fruit to the United States due to its good phytosanitary status. Some areas in the state of San Luis Potosi [2], the third largest producer of oranges, are recognized as having a low prevalence of fruit fly. Some areas of the state of Tamaulipas have been declared as free of fruit fly [3]. Fruit fly-free status greatly enhances a region's ability to export product. Average field worker wages are approximately 70 pesos (U.S. $5.07) per day, but producers often pay 100 to 125 pesos (U.S. $7.25 to $9.07) or more per day in order to attract a sizeable workforce. Orange prices depend on demand from the processing industry as well as transportation costs and available supply. For example, farm gate prices in Veracruz were approximately 1,500 to 2,000 pesos per MT (U.S. $108.85 to $145.13 /MT) for "Early March" variety of Valencia oranges in October 2011 compared to same month in 2010 of $930 pesos /MT (U.S.$74.75/MT), as there is a lower volume of oranges available. Transportation costs from Veracruz to Mexico City are usually 350 to 450 pesos per MT (U.S. $25.39 to $32.65 per MT) for same day delivery. Transportation costs continue increasing due to fuel price increases. [1] The Secretariat of Agriculture announced in the Diario Oficial (Federal Register) on October 31, 2008, that 19 counties, some without citrus area, in Nuevo Leon had been declared free of fruit fly. On September 28, 2010, two more counties were declared free of fruit fly in Nuevo Leon. [2] On September 29, 2009, the Secretariat of Agriculture published a decree in the Diario Oficial declaring 11 counties (about 4,460 hectares of citrus area) from the State of San Luis Potosi, as low prevalence zones for fruit fly. [3] On December 9, 2011, the Secretariat of Agriculture published a decree in the Diario Oficial declaring 6 counties from the state of Tamaulipas as free of fruit fly. CONSUMPTION Fresh orange consumption for MY 2011/12 is forecast to decrease 16.3% from the previous marketing year as the fresh market is forecast to carry less fruit at higher prices due to a shorter crop. Most of the oranges in the fresh market are destined for domestic fresh squeezed juice. A limited amount of oranges are consumed as fresh fruit. Final domestic consumption estimates will depend on the final volume of oranges purchased by the processing industry and the margins between domestic orange prices and international juice prices. Fresh orange consumption estimates for MY 2010/11 were revised downward from previous estimates as the processing industry attracted more oranges for juice processing. MY 2009/10 consumption was revised upward as there were more fresh oranges than expected at competitive prices. October 2011 early wholesale Valencia orange prices in Mexico City from Veracruz started at approximately 3.00 pesos per kilogram (U.S. $0.21/kg), slightly higher in comparison to the same time last year. However, prices are expected to drop as more oranges become available as the Veracruz MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 3 harvest picks up. Mexico City supermarket retail prices began at 12.80 pesos/kg (U.S. $0.92/kg) in November 2011. TRADE Mexican orange exports for MY 2011/12 are forecast to be similar to MY 2010/11 exports. Final export numbers will depend on U.S. demand and orange supplies from California and Florida. Exports for MY 2010/11 were revised downward as there was lower demand. MY 2009/10 export estimates remained unchanged. Most of Mexico's oranges exported to the United States are from Sonora, a state that produces exceptionally high-quality oranges, most of which are Navels. In recent years, producers in Nuevo Leon have increased their orange exports to both the United States and Canada. The United States continues to be the largest export market for Mexican oranges. Mexico signed a trade agreement on April 1, 2005, with Japan that included a duty-free annual quota of 10 MT of oranges for the first two years (i.e., MY 2005/06 and 2006/07). In MY 2007/08, the quota increased to 2,000 MT, followed by step increases of 1,000 MT each year until reaching 4,000 MT in MY 2009/10. Mexico negotiated an improved MFN duty for oranges beginning in April 2007. However, Mexico has not taken advantage of this market since the United States offers a more attractive market due to proximity. Mexican orange imports for MY 2011/12 are forecast to be similar to MY 2010/11 imports, or about 21,000 MT. Most orange imports depend on demand from the U.S.-Mexico border region. The estimate for orange imports for MY 2010/11 were revised upward due to a higher demand from the border region. U.S. oranges imported to Tijuana, Baja California at the wholesale market were in October 2011, $135 pesos for 22-kg box (U.S.$9.79/box), while in October 2010 prices were $140 pesos per box (U.S.$11.25/box). Mexico is a price-sensitive market, and U.S. orange prices are relatively high compared to domestic prices. The import estimate for MY 2009/10 remains unchanged. FRESH LEMONS PRODUCTION Key limes and Persian limes are economically significant for Mexico. Mexican Key limes are grown along the Pacific coast in the states of Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Oaxaca. Meanwhile, most Persian limes are grown in a micro-climate in northern Veracruz with smaller scale production in Tabasco, Oaxaca, Puebla, Jalisco and Yucatan. There is not yet an official production forecast for MY 2011/12 (November/October) for Key limes and Persian limes, but post estimates production at 1.70 MMT, slightly lower than MY 2010/11 production. Veracruz went through a series of weather events that affected the flowering of the Persian lime trees. During September/October 2011, expected rainfall did not materialize and during November it rained when it should have been drier. The state of Michoacán was hit by heavy rainfall from Hurricane "Hilary" in September 2011 affecting the flowering of Key lime trees. During the month of October, hurricane "Jova" affected Key lime trees in the state of Colima. Lime production for MY 2010/11 was MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 4 revised downward from previous estimates due to dry weather conditions. Production for MY 2009/10 was revised upward based on official data. High international market prices and fewer phytosanitary concerns have led to increased planted area for both Persian and Key limes. Approximately 42 percent of total planted area is devoted to Persian limes, 54 percent is for Key limes, and the remainder is for Italian lemons. The Persian lime area planted in Veracruz has grown at a faster rate than that of Key limes. In fact, many producers have replaced orange and grapefruit groves with Persian limes in order to take advantage of strong international demand and higher prices. Michoacán and Colima are the main Key lime producing states. Key lime planted area has increased at slower rates due to domestic price swings. Michoacán has an excellent winter production window (December to February) that allows its Key limes to enter the domestic market first. As such, planted area has tended to expand more rapidly in this state. According to producers, the domestic market is saturated with Key limes and a substantial increase in Michoacán's planted area could reduce prices for Key limes in the international market. It has become current practice for Michoacán producers to suspend harvest during the course of the year to prevent oversupplying the domestic market and subsequent low prices. Therefore, planted area for MY 2011/12 is forecast to have marginal growth to 158,100 hectares. Estimates for planted and harvested area for MY 2010/11 were revised upward as Michoacán, Oaxaca and Veracruz increased lime area. Estimates for MY 2009/10 for area planted were revised downward, while area harvested was revised upward based on official estimates. More than 25 percent of the Persian lime groves in Veracruz use micro-jet irrigation, or other irrigation systems, and produce year-round. Most of the irrigated Key lime groves are in the states of Michoacán and Colima and are able to produce year-round. In contrast, almost all of the planted area for Key limes in Guerrero and Oaxaca is rain fed. In Colima, about half of the Key lime groves have coconut palm trees planted between Key lime trees in order to increase producer revenue. The Persian lime industry tends to be dominated by large producers who have achieved economies of scale. Rain-fed Persian lime production costs average between 11,000 pesos/ha to 18,000 pesos/ha (U.S. $798.00 to $1,306.24/ha). Intensive production areas can have production costs as high as 28,000 pesos/ha or more (U.S. $2,031.93/ha) in Veracruz. Production costs are affected by imported herbicide and fertilizer prices. The cost of production for Key limes varies according to cultivation practices and technology. In the most important Key lime producing states (Oaxaca, Colima and Michoacán), production costs can vary from 8,500 pesos/ha to 18,600 pesos/ha (U.S. $617 to $1,349.78/ha), and can increase to 25,000 pesos/ha (U.S. $1,814.22/ha) for intensively managed areas. Transportation costs from Veracruz to the U.S. border are approximately 12,000 pesos/trailer (U.S. $870.82), depending on fuel prices. Packing plant input costs have increased as well, in the last few years, mainly due to exchange rate fluctuations that made imported goods, such as the boxes to pack the fruit, more expensive. Persian and Key lime yields differ widely depending on production conditions. The average yields for Persian limes in Veracruz range from 8 to 16 MT/ha, depending on cultivation practices, but some MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 5 yields are as high as 25 MT/ha. Key lime yields average between 7 to 12 MT/ha, with a few well- tended groves reaching 30 MT/ha. Grower prices for Persian limes range from 600 to 3,000 pesos/MT (U.S. $43.54 to $217.70/MT) for the domestic market, and 3,000 to 9,000 pesos/MT or more (U.S. $217.70 to $653.12/MT) for the export market. Grower prices for Key limes fluctuate more than prices for Persian limes, depending on the season and the producing state. On average, Key lime grower prices range from 900 to 3,400 pesos/MT (U.S. $65.31 to $246.73/MT). Although Key lime production is year round, production in Michoacán targets the winter season (October to February), while production in Colima covers demand from May through September. Oaxaca and other states cover the rest of the year. Italian lemons (EUREKA) are grown in the states of Tamaulipas, Yucatan, San Luis Potosi, and Colima. In the 1990's, producers in Tamaulipas and San Luis Potosi began producing lemons on a contract basis for a soft-drink bottler to be used for juice and lemon oil. However, after the contract ended in 2006, growers began exploring the international market. Producers in the state of Yucatan began producing lemons for the bottling company once the Tamaulipas contract ended. According to the most recent official data, MY 2009/10 lemon production was 85,516 MT (with 12,614 MT produced in Tamaulipas, 4,578 MT in San Luis Potosi, and 66,853 in Yucatan) higher than MY 2008/09 production of 85,275 MT. Total planted area for MY 2009/10 was 4,520 hectares slightly lower compared to MY 2008/09 area of 4,639 hectares. Harvested area for MY 2009/10 was 4,417 hectares compared to MY 2008/09 harvested area of 4,261 hectares. Tamaulipas yields for MY 2009/10 were 10.5 MT/ha and Yucatan yields were 28.7 MT/ha. Private sources, however, indicate that Tamaulipas has about 3,200 hectares with an approximate production of 80,000 MT of lemons. CONSUMPTION Domestic consumption of both Key and Persian limes in Mexico depends largely on prices as well as the volume of limes exported. Consumption for MY 2011/12 is forecast to be down compared to MY 2010/11 consumption or 992 MT as lower volumes of limes will be available at higher prices. Consumption estimates for MY 2010/11 were revised downward as demand was slower due to higher prices. During the Persian lime export season, prices are high and domestic demand falls. Domestic consumption for MY 2009/10 was revised upward due to better consumer demand. Depending upon U.S. demand, approximately 50 to 60 percent of Persian limes from Veracruz, or about a third of total Persian lime production, go to the export market. Persian limes that do not meet the higher quality requirements of the export market are consumed within Mexico. On the other hand, most Key limes go to the fresh domestic market, but exports have been increasing. In general, approximately 16 to 20 percent of total Key lime production goes to processing. Producers from Colima and Michoacán indicate that approximately 30 percent of their limes go to processors. Italian Lemon producers in Tamaulipas indicate that about 40 percent of their produce goes to the export market and 60 percent of their production goes to the juice processing industry. Italian Lemon producers from other states indicate that about 35 percent of their produce is for fresh consumption. Official estimates of processing industry demand are unavailable. Mexican Key limes and Persian limes compete for the same market. When Key limes and Persian limes are both present in the domestic market during peak season, prices are relatively low. When the Persian MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 6 lime harvest season is at its peak (June to September), prices for both tend to fall. After two to three months, when Persian lime growers begin to export, prices for Persian limes increase and remain high until April or May when exports decrease and both crops compete for the fresh domestic market. Key limes from Michoacán, Colima, and Oaxaca are sold on the wholesale market in 18-20/kg boxes while those from Guerrero are sold in 20-22/kg bags. Persian limes are sold in wholesale markets in 50- 100/kg bags. TRADE Persian and Key lime exports for MY 2011/12, at 440,000 MT, are forecast to be slightly lower compared to MY 2010/11as dry weather and untimely rainfall at the end on 2011 prevented Persian limes from achieving export quality. However, exports depend heavily on international demand from Europe, the United States and the exchange rate swings. Exports for MY 2010/11 were revised upward to 458,258 MT as international demand was very good. Estimated exports for MY 2009/10 were revised downward from previous estimates, due to decreased demand from international markets. The spring Persian lime harvest begins in early April and, depending on prices, is usually shipped to European markets before being shipped to the United States. According to exporters, a good price for Persian limes is about U.S. $40 per 40-pound box. However, U.S. prices for January/February 2011 were very good as prices reached levels of U.S. $48 to $68 per 40-pound box. Lime exporters continue to expand into the European and Japanese markets, but still supply about 40 percent of the U.S. and Canadian markets. International prices for Persian limes began October/November 2011 at U.S. $10 to $15 per 40-pound box and it is expected that prices will reach U.S. $40 or more per box by 2012. Lime imports continue to be minimal due to ample domestic supplies. MY 2011/12 imports are forecast at 2,000 MT same as in MY 2010/11. Data for MY 2009/10 remains unchanged. Mexico's tariff rate on imported limes from the United States is zero percent under NAFTA. There is no data available regarding Italian lemon exports as the commodity is grouped in the lemon/lime tariff line. FRESH GRAPEFRUIT PRODUCTION There is no yet an official forecast for grapefruit production for MY 2011/12 (November/October), but according to industry sources, compared to last marketing year, production is forecast to decline over 20% to 300,000 MT. As in other citrus, grapefruit production, too, has been affected by dry weather conditions in the states of Nuevo Leon, Veracruz and Tamaulipas. Sources indicated that due to these weather factors, some orchards have been abandoned. Grapefruit production for MY 2009/10 and MY 2010/11 were revised downward as there were less hectares harvested than expected. MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 7 Area planted has fluctuated between 17,000 and 19,000 hectares, depending on price variations and weather conditions. Area planted for MY 2011/12 is forecast to remain close to last year's18,500 hectares as the rate of growth in newly developed areas in Michoacán has slowed down. Area planted for MY 2009/10 and MY 2010/11 was revised upward based on official data but area harvested was revised downward. Although Veracruz has increased some planted area, abandoned or damaged areas in other parts of the state have offset this growth. Costs of production for grapefruit fluctuate between 10,500 to 20,000 pesos per hectare (U.S. $761.97 to $1,451.37/ha). Production costs associated with pest control tend to be higher in Veracruz than in Michoacán, but Michoacán costs associated with irrigation are higher than Veracruz, as almost 80 percent of Veracruz grapefruit area is rain-fed. Generally, input costs have increased due to higher prices for imported fertilizers, pesticides, and other agrochemical products. There are two types of grapefruit planted in Mexico: the red table varieties and the white-fleshed varieties. The red table varieties are produced in Tabasco, Campeche, Michoacán, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, and Veracruz and are mainly for export purposes as fresh fruit and peeled slices to the United States and Europe. White-fleshed varieties are produced in Tamaulipas and Veracruz and are used for juice production or for peeled slices. According to growers, planting of red varieties over the last couple of years has increased because of the higher export demand. According to growers and the industry, approximately 20 percent or more of grapefruit production is destined for processing. However, that estimate largely depends on demand for peeled fruit in the international market and demand for juice in the domestic and international markets. The MY 2011/12 forecast of grapefruit destined for processing is expected to be similar to MY 2010/11 unless there is a higher demand from the peeled fruit industry. Grapefruit yields for MY 2011/12 are forecast at 17 MT/ha, lower than MY 2010/11 yields as the dry weather has affected overall yields. Yields for MY 2010/11 are estimated at 22.5 MT/ha. Veracruz accounts for approximately 59 percent of Mexican grapefruit production and has the highest yields in the country (between 20 and 35 MT/ha.). The state of Michoacán, with newer developments, follows with 14 percent of production and yields between 9 to 15 MT/Ha. Nuevo León accounts for almost 6 percent of total grapefruit production and generally has yields between 11 to 19 MT/ha. In other states, yields vary from 7 to 15 MT/Ha. MY 2010/11 grower prices were between 1,200 and 1,500 pesos/MT at the tree (U.S. $87.08 to $108.85/MT). The grower price for the white grapefruit variety was less, about 700 to 1,200 pesos/MT (U.S. $50.79 to $87.08/ MT). MY 2011/12 grower prices are forecast to be higher as lower fruit volumes are expected. Michoacán has developed areas with red varieties that can be harvested from April to July, but grower prices tend to be higher than in Veracruz as fruit enters the market earlier in the season. From May to June 2011, grower prices for grapefruit from Michoacán ranged from 3,000 to 4,200 pesos/MT (U.S. $217.70 to $304.78/MT). But in August when Veracruz began the marketing year, prices fell to about 1,700 to a low of 1,000 pesos/MT in Nov/Dec 2011. The Mexican grapefruit industry has limited juice production because it is more profitable to export fresh product and import the juice. MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 8 CONSUMPTION Fresh grapefruit consumption for MY 2011/12 is forecast at 203,000 MT, significantly down from MY 2010/11 due to expected reduced supplies at higher prices. Consumption for MY 2009/10 and MY 2010/11 were revised downward due to lower supplies than expected. Grapefruit is in demand as it is perceived as a low calorie food. Growers indicate there is no payment for quality premiums as consumers are interested in lower prices. Grower prices for grapefruit differ depending on the production area, for example, grower prices from Martinez de la Torre in Veracruz were on average 1.50 pesos/kg (U.S. $0.11/kg) for MY 2010/11, while for Michoacán, grower prices were on average 3.50/kg (U.S. $0.25/kg). Since Michoacán can harvest earlier than Veracruz, Michoacán producers often demand higher prices in the domestic market. Michoacán wholesale prices for July and August 2011 ranged from 4.49 to 5.06 pesos/kg (U.S. $0.32 to $0.37/kg), which were slightly lower compared to last year's price range of 4.62 to 5.11 pesos/kg (U.S. $0.34 to $0.37/kg). When the Veracruz crop started in September 2011 prices dropped a 22 percent from the Michoacán prices to 3.39 pesos/kg (U.S. $0.25/kg). Prices for Nuevo Leon fruit in October 2011 in northern states was on average 6.20 pesos/kg (U.S. $0.45/kg), higher in nominal terms to last year's price of 4.40 pesos/kg (U.S. $0.35/kg). TRADE Grapefruit exports for MY 2011/12 are forecast at 15,000 MT due to an expected shorter domestic crop. According to growers, demand from Europe is good and offers better prices. About 93 percent of exports are shipped to European countries and a 3 percent to the U.S. Grapefruit exports sometime decrease when the domestic market offers higher prices. Exports for MY 2010/11 were revised upward to 18,000 MT as demand from European countries increased. Exports for My 2009/10 remained at 18,000 MT. According to sources, most of the imported grapefruit from the United States is processed for export to the European market or re-exported to the U.S. market. Grapefruit imports for MY 2011/12 are forecast to be higher compared to MY 2010/11 imports or 8,000 MT due to expected higher demand from the peeled fruit industry. Estimates for MY 2010/2011 were revised downward as more fruit was sourced from the domestic market. Import estimates for MY 2009/10 remain unchanged. ORANGE JUICE PRODUCTION MY 2011/12 forecast for oranges destined for processing is expected to be about 700,000 MT a significantly lower volume compared to MY 2010/2011. The 37.5 percent decline is a result of the high temperatures prevailing in the northern states of Mexico and untimely rainfall in most of the orange MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 9 production areas. This forecast will depend on the international price for frozen concentrate orange juice (FCOJ) and the tendency of fresh orange prices in the domestic market. The estimate for oranges destined for processing for MY 2010/11 was revised upward to 1.1 MMT as the market experienced an unprecedented surge in FCOJ prices that allowed for better industry profit margins. The MY 2009/10 estimate of oranges destined for processing was revised upward as there was more demand for FCOJ. Reliable FCOJ production numbers are difficult to obtain, as there is no official data available. However, according to industry sources, FCOJ production for MY 2012 (January/ December) is forecast at 70,000 MT a 39 percent decline as less oranges will be available to process due to the dry weather conditions prevailing in the northern states of Mexico. FCOJ production estimates for MY 2011 were revised upward due to better availability of fresh fruit for the industry and good international FCOJ prices that enabled the industry to process more oranges. Juice production depends heavily on the international price of FCOJ and the domestic prices of fresh oranges. Data for MY 2010 production was revised upward based on industry information. Higher prices in the international market enable processors to increase the prices paid to fruit producers. Prices for FCOJ for MY 2012 are forecast to be high (about U.S. $1.69/lb or more) due to reduced availability of oranges for processing, however, Brazil is expecting a higher output, which could be a drag on prices. According to the industry, FCOJ international prices for MY 2011 averaged U.S. $1.50/lb or more, compared to lower prices of MY 2010 that averaged U.S. $1.30/lb. The industry bought fruit in the 2011 season at approximately 1,500 pesos/MT (U.S. $108.85/MT) delivered at the processing plant. Procurement prices for MY 2012 are forecast to be higher at about 2,200 pesos/MT or more (U.S. $159.65/MT) delivered at the processing plant due to expected lower supplies of fresh oranges. CONSUMPTION FCOJ consumption for MY 2011 is forecast at 7,000 MT, with a stable demand for orange juice in beverages with orange flavoring. The majority of Mexican consumers prefer freshly squeezed juice as opposed to processed orange juice. Consumption for MY 2010 and 2011 estimates remain unchanged at 7,000 MT. Most of the orange juice produced in Mexico goes to the export market. According to processors, carryover of FCOJ from one year to the other is approximately 2,000 MT. TRADE Exports of FCOJ for MY 2012 are forecast to decrease to 64,000 MT or lower if fresh orange prices are too high and/or if FCOJ international prices are lower than expected. Processors are forecasting a low production year due to weather-related lower production of fresh oranges. FCOJ export estimates for MY 2010/11 were revised upward due to strong international demand and higher FCOJ prices. Estimates for MY 2009/10 were also revised upward due to a stronger international demand than expected. The United States is the main market for Mexican FCOJ, followed by Japan and Europe. According to industry sources, Mexico is exporting more juice to Europe and Japan in order to take advantage of the lower tariffs it enjoys under trade agreements. FCOJ is imported into Mexico to cover the industry's needs for blending as well as to meet demand from hotels and restaurants. Nevertheless, these imports are marginal compared to domestic production. FCOJ imports for MY 2012 are forecast MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 10 at 1,000 MT. Imports for MY 2010/11 were higher at 1,250 MT and MY2009/10 imports were lower than estimated at 635 MT according to trade data. Under Mexico's free trade agreement with the European Union (EU), the EU allows entry of 30,000 MT of FCOJ from Mexico with a tariff set at 25 percent below the 20 percent MFN duty. Mexico exported about 13,141 MT of FCOJ to European countries in 2010. Mexico also ships product to Japan under a trade agreement that allows entry of 6,500 MT at one-half of the 20 percent MFN tariff duty, or 10 percent. During MY 2010, Mexico exported approximately 4,586 MT of FCOJ to Japan. On September 23, 2011, Mexico and Japan signed an amendment to the trade agreement expanding opportunities for Mexico to increase exports on some agricultural products like FCOJ. Now the quota will expand to 8,000 MT of FCOJ in 2016 with an increase of the tariff preference from 50 to 75 percent below the MFN duty rate. This agreement still has to be ratified by the Senate in Mexico. POLICY CITRUS GREENING Citrus greening or Huanglongbing (HLB) has been detected in several citrus-producing areas. As part of the prevention campaign against the introduction of citrus quarantine pests, the government detected the presence of HLB in the states of Yucatan (July 2009); Quintana Roo (August 2009); Nayarit and Jalisco (December 2009); Campeche (March 2010); Colima (April 2010) and Sinaloa (June 2010). See Mexico GAIN Reports MX9043 (2009), MX0005 (2010), and MX0055 (2010) for additional information about Mexico's Secretariat of Agriculture (SAGARPA) regulatory measures to monitor and protect the country from HLB. SENASICA's web page on HLB contains information about all the programs and control and prevention campaigns that Mexico is following: http://www.senasica.gob.mx/?id=1013 Mexico is currently surveying a range of areas for the presence of the HLB bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, in symptomatic host plants across the country. USDA and Mexico are conducting joint suppression campaigns aimed at reducing populations of HLB's insect vector, the Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP), along the border and, recently, began collaborating to expand efforts into Central American countries to combat this pest. According to SAGARPA, the phytosanitary activities include the detection of plants and symptomatic trees, the elimination of plants with defined symptoms, establishing quarantine areas, doing chemical control of ACP in rural and urban zones, producing nursery stock under anti-aphid protection, and holding training and communication workshops. According to the latest weekly bulletin from SENASICA, HLB is currently present in 13 of the 23 citrus producing states in Mexico and the states of Colima, Nayarit, Jalisco and Michoacán are the ones that evidence the greatest damage as HLB is present in commercial orchards. MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 11 Production, Supply and Demand Data Statistics: Table 1. Mexico: Fresh Orange Production Oranges, Fresh Me 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 xico Market Year Begin: Nov Market Year Begin: Nov Market Year Begin: Nov H 2009 2010 2011 a, 1,000 trees, 1,000 MT USDA Official New Post USDA Official New Post USDA Official New Post Area Planted 340,000 339,389 340,200 339,760 339,000 Area Harvested 334,000 334,573 334,100 335,000 334,000 Bearing Trees 67,468 67,583 67,488 67,670 67,468 Non-Bearing Trees 1,212 973 1,232 962 1,010 Total No. Of Trees 68,680 68,556 68,720 68,632 68,478 Production 3,600 4,051 4,100 4,100 3,200 Imports 22 22 16 21 21 Total Supply 3,622 4,073 4,116 4,121 3,221 Exports 26 26 20 15 15 Fresh Dom. Consumption 2,766 3,167 3,246 2,996 2,506 For Processing 830 880 850 1,120 700 Total Distribution 3,622 4,073 4,116 4,131 3,221 Table 2. Mexico: Fresh Lemon/Lime Production Lemons/Limes, Fresh Me 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 xico Market Year Begin: Nov Market Year Begin: Nov Market Year Begin: Nov Ha 2009 2010 2011 , 1,000 trees, 1,000 MT USDA Official New Post USDA Official New Post USDA Official New Post Area Planted 153,700 153,442 153,700 157,957 158,100 Area Harvested 140,500 143,869 141,000 144,000 144,130 Bearing Trees 26,695 27,335 26,790 27,360 27,384 Non-Bearing Trees 2,508 1,819 1,384 2,651 2,654 Total No. Of Trees 29,203 29,154 28,174 30,011 30,038 Production 1,850 1,891 1,880 1,800 1,700 Imports 1 1 1 2 2 Total Supply 1,851 1,892 1,881 1,802 1,702 Exports 458 448 432 458 440 Fresh Dom. Consumption 1,098 1,149 1,144 1,054 992 For Processing 295 295 305 290 270 MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 12 Total Distribution 1,851 1,892 1,881 1,802 1,702 Table 3. Mexico: Fresh Grapefruit Production Grapefruit, Fresh Me 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 xico Market Year Begin: Nov Market Year Begin: Nov Market Year Begin: Nov H 2009 2010 2011 a, 1000 trees, 1000 MT USDA Official New Post USDA Official New Post USDA Official New Post Area Planted 18,400 18,520 18,400 18,500 18,500 Area Harvested 18,000 17,576 18,000 17,550 17,530 Bearing Trees 3,400 3,320 3,440 3,316 3,313 Non-Bearing Trees 280 178 240 179 183 Total No. Of Trees 3,680 3,498 3,680 3,495 3,496 Production 426 401 430 394 300 Imports 10 10 10 2 8 Total Supply 436 411 440 396 308 Exports 18 18 15 18 15 Fresh Dom. Consumption 318 293 325 288 203 For Processing 100 100 100 90 90 Total Distribution 436 411 440 396 308 Table 4. Mexico: Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice Production Orange Juice Me 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 xico Market Year Begin: Jan rket Year Begin: Jan MT 2010 Market Year Begin: Jan 2011 Ma 2011 USDA Official New Post USDA Official New Post USDA Official New Post Deliv. To Processors 830,000 880,000 850,000 1,120,000 700,000 Beginning Stocks 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Production 82,000 88,000 85,000 116,000 70,000 Imports 1,000 635 1,000 1,250 1,000 Total Supply 85,000 90,635 88,000 119,250 73,000 Exports 76,000 81,635 79,000 110,250 64,000 Domestic Consumption 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 Ending Stocks 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Total Distribution 85,000 90,635 88,000 119,250 73,000 Table 5: Mexico - Trade Matrixes for Fresh Oranges, Lemon/Limes, Grapefruit, and FCOJ Table Oranges 0805.10 Unit: Metric Tons Exports for MY 2009/10 (Nov-Oct) to: Imports for MY 2009/10 (Nov-Oct) from: MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 13 U.S. 21,123 U.S. 21,841 UNITED KINGDOM 5,297 ARGENTINA 0 TOTAL OF OTHER 5,297 OTHER NOT LISTED 15 OTHER 0 TOTAL 26,435 TOTAL 21,841 Table Oranges 0805.10 Unit: Metric Tons Exports for MY 2010/11 (Nov-Oct*) to: Imports for MY 2010/11 (Nov-Oct*) from: U.S. 21,179 U.S. 20,537 UNITED KINGDOM 5,461 TOTAL OF OTHER 5,461 OTHER NOT LISTED 12 OTHER 0 TOTAL 26,652 TOTAL 20,537 *as of August 2011 Lemons/Limes 0805.50 Unit: Metric Tons Exports for MY 2009/10 (Nov-Oct) to: Imports for MY 2009/10 (Nov-Oct) from: U.S. 413,350 U.S. 534 NETHERLANDS 13,660 TOTAL OF OTHER 13,660 OTHER NOT LISTED 21,286 OTHER 0 TOTAL 448,296 TOTAL 534 Lemons/Limes 0805.50 Unit: Metric Tons Exports for MY 2010/11 (Nov-Oct*) to: Imports for MY 2010/11 (Nov-Oct*) from: U.S. 424,495 U.S. 2,158 NETHERLANDS 12,426 TOTAL OF OTHER 12,426 OTHER NOT LISTED 23,322 OTHER 0 TOTAL 460,243 TOTAL 2,158 *as of August 2011 Grapefruit 0805.40 Unit: Metric Tons Exports for MY 2009/10 (Nov-Oct) to: Imports for MY 2009/10 (Nov-Oct) from: U.S. 567 U.S. 9,817 FRANCE 9,608 TOTAL OF OTHER 9,608 ISRAEL 0 MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 14 OTHER NOT LISTED 8,224 OTHER 0 TOTAL 18,399 TOTAL 9,817 Grapefruit 0805.40 Unit: Metric Tons Exports for MY 2010/11 (Nov-Oct*) to: Imports for MY 2010/11 (Nov-Oct*) from: U.S. 850 U.S. 2,376 NETHERLANDS 1,123 TOTAL OF OTHER 1,123 OTHER NOT LISTED 19, 306 OTHER 0 TOTAL 21,279 TOTAL 2,376 SOURCE: Global Trade Atlas Edition, August 2011 Fresh Concentrate Orange Juice 2009.11 Unit: Liters Exports for MY 2010 (Jan-Dec) to: Imports for MY 2010 (Jan-Dec) from: U.S. 44,069,865 U.S. 71,068 NETHERLANDS 8,390,253 BRAZIL 331,697 JAPAN 3,486,188 TOTAL OF OTHER 331.697 OTHER NOT 4,154,505 OTHER NOT LISTED 7,220 LISTED TOTAL 60,100,811 TOTAL 409,985 Fresh Concentrate Orange Juice 2009.11 Unit: Liters Exports for MY 2011 (Jan-Dec*) to: Imports for MY 2011 (Jan-Dec*) from: U.S. 43,998,973 U.S. 34,964 NETHERLANDS 45,057,789 BRAZIL 583,531 JAPAN 2,593,562 TOTAL OF OTHER 583,531 OTHER NOT LISTED 11,065,569 OTHER NOT LISTED 4 TOTAL 102,715,893 TOTAL 618,499 * as of August 2011 Orange Juice, Not Frozen 2009.19 Unit: Liters Exports for MY 2010 (Jan-Dec)to: Imports for MY 2010 (Jan-Dec)from: U.S. 6,391,269 U.S. 495,728 CHILE 21,629 BRAZIL 3,816 TOTAL OF OTHER 21,629 TOTAL OF OTHER 3,816 OTHER NOT LISTED 55,204 OTHER NOT LISTED 4,436 TOTAL 6,468,102 TOTAL 503,980 MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 15 Orange Juice, Not Frozen 2009.19 Unit: Liters Exports for MY 2011 (Jan-Dec*)to: Imports for MY 2011 (Jan-Dec*)from: U.S. 5,290,679 U.S. 304,087 NETHERLANDS 130,644 CANADA 48 TOTAL OF OTHER 130,644 TOTAL OF OTHER 48 OTHER NOT LISTED 20,230 OTHER NOT LISTED 703 TOTAL 5,441,553 TOTAL 304,838 *as of August 2011 Table 6: Mexico – Wholesale Orange Prices (Pesos/Kg) cif Mexico city Month 2009 2010 2011 Change % 10/11 January 1.78 2.19 2.33 0.45 February 1.96 2.45 2.40 (2.04) March 2.00 2.89 2.65 (8.30) April 2.13 3.95 3.33 (15.69) May 2.84 5.05 4.67 (7.52) June 4.49 5.78 5.26 (8.99) July 4.79 4.71 5.70 21.01 August 4.07 5.35 5.52 3.17 September 3.83 5.06 4.31 (14.82) October 3.00 2.87 3.00 4.52 November 2.87 2.27 3.00* 32.15 December 2.64 2.31 N/A N/A Source: Servicio Nacional de Informacion de Mercados Avr. exchange rate for 2009 US$1.00 = $ 12.33 pesos Avr. exchange rate for 2010 US$1.00 = $ 12.62 pesos exchange rate November 15, 2011 US$1.00 = $ 13.51 pesos *As Second Week Nov 2011 Table 7: Mexico - Key Lime Wholesale Prices (Pesos/Kg) cif Mexico city Month 2009 2010 2011 Change% 10/11 January 6.59 3.05 14.42 372.78 February 7.99 3.05 7.26 138.03 March 6.28 2.74 3.25 18.61 April 2.76 3.36 2.71 (19.34) May 2.20 3.63 2.53 (30.30) June 2.64 3.11 2.62 (15.75) July 3.19 2.61 2.68 2.68 August 3.65 2.65 3.36 26.79 September 3.42 3.00 4.58 52.66 October 3.70 3.57 5.18 45.09 November 4.02 6.56 5.79* (11.73) MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 16 December 4.16 13.05 N/A N/A Source: Servicio Nacional de Informacion de Mercados Avr. exchange rate for 2009 US$1.00 = $ 12.33 pesos Avr. exchange rate for 2010 US$1.00 = $ 12.62 pesos exchange rate November 15, 2011 US$1.00 = $ 13.51 pesos *As Second Week Nov 2011 Table 8: Mexico - Persian Lime Wholesale Prices (Pesos/Kg) cif Mexico city Change % Month 2009 2010 2011 10/11 January 6.20 4.85 19.52 302.47 February 6.26 5.77 27.67 379.54 March 6.99 7.92 19.42 145.20 April 6.18 13.85 5.91 (57.32) May 5.26 15.37 4.04 (73.71) June 3.53 6.57 3.98 (39.42) July 2.39 3.77 3.54 (6.10) August 2.60 3.45 3.75 8.69 September 2.81 3.52 4.20 19.31 October 2.76 3.48 4.02 15.51 November 3.62 5.25 4.13* (21.33) December 3.77 11.71 N/A N/A Source: Servicio Nacional de Informacion de Mercados Avr. exchange rate for 2009 US$1.00 = $ 12.33 pesos Avr. exchange rate for 2010 US$1.00 = $ 12.62 pesos exchange rate November 15, 2011 US$1.00 = $ 13.51 pesos *As Second Week Nov 2011 Table 9: Mexico - Grapefruit Wholesale Prices (Pesos/Kg) cif Mexico city 2010 2011 STATE Veracruz Michoacán Veracruz Michoacán Month January 3.81 3.03 February 3.84 2.80 March 3.80 3.71 3.00 April 4.46 3.20 May 5.07 3.62 4.33 June 4.93 4.89 July 5.11 5.06 August 4.62 4.49 September 4.04 3.39 4.39 October 3.23 3.69 3.32 November 3.17 3.44 MX1097 2011 Citrus Annual Page 17 December 2.92 3.20* Source: Servicio Nacional de Informacion de Mercados Avr. exchange rate for 2010 US$1.00 = $ 12.62 pesos exchange rate November 15, 2011 US$1.00 = $ 13.51 pesos *As Second Week Dec 2011 FAS/Mexico Web Site: We are available at www.mexico-usda.com or visit the FAS headquarters' home page at www.fas.usda.gov for a complete selection of FAS worldwide agricultural reporting. 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Few trading concepts gained in popularity like harmonic patterns. In fact, retail traders use various harmonic patterns Forex strategies to find the perfect trade. There's a reason why traders love them. They come with a clear setup, giving an entry and exit place. Moreover, the risk-reward ratio is one of the best. The Forex market […]
Learn EXACTLY how I traded today to add 2.5% to my REAL account.
In this tutorial I will uncover:
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I get asked this question a lot. So much that today I want to settle the scores once and for all in this monster review.
Let's get one thing out of the way straight up. Despite obvious sequencing in names, MetaTrader 5 is not the successor of MetaTrader 4.
These are two completely separate platforms that are being developed in parallel by MetaQuotes Software Corp. It is up to you to choose one of them for your trading and that is what we will be discussing here.
Since publishing my video course on how to set up a Forex VPS I have been receiving lots of questions in regards to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Amazon VPS for trading. Example:
"What do you think about AWS? Do you think if it has enough ram to support three instances of mt4 at the same time with 10 ea working in each platform?"
– Lucas
Amazon offer the first year of their subscription for FREE, and this means that if Algorithmic traders deploy their Forex Robots at Amazon they save some cash on VPS hosting.
A lot of traders out there do recommend AWS. But I'm going to take a different stance: in this blog I will give you five reasons why you should NOT use Amazon VPS for Forex Trading, and hopefully save you lots of heartache and stoplosses.
Channels (aka corridors) are, hands down, the most common formation on the Forex market. Combined with the triangle pattern, good ol' channels cover 80% of market situations.
There are several strategies for trading channels in Forex. Today we discuss the main two: the "inner" and "breakthrough" strategies.
Have you ever come across an indicator in MetaTrader 4 which you didn't know how to use? Or an indicator you weren't really comfortable with the calculation of?
Today I will show you that Forex Indicators are incredibly easy!! After today's short tutorial you will have a whole new appreciation for indicators.
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Bye-bye Alpari
As the week nears its end Alpari announces its insolvency:
The recent move on the Swiss franc caused by the Swiss National Bank's unexpected policy reversal of capping the Swiss franc against the euro has resulted in exceptional volatility and extreme lack of liquidity. This has resulted in the majority of clients sustaining losses which has exceeded their account equity. Where a client cannot cover this loss, it is passed on to us. This has forced Alpari (UK) Limited to confirm today, 16/01/15, that it has entered into insolvency. Retail client funds continue to be segregated in accordance with FCA rules.
Yesterday one of the traders taking my Forex Robots Course asked me an interesting question: "What's the difference between Optimization and Curve-Fitting in Forex Backtesting?" Let's talk about that for a minute…
The article
The question was prompted by an article from onestepremoved.com. It's a good read, but I'll give you a break down here to save time.
Basically, the author defines optimization as the process of finding "the best collection of entry signals that in conjunction with the exit signals maximize some objective". Curve fitting, on the other hand, is referred to as merely finding "a curve that best fits the historical data".
What doesn't sit right with me, is that this definition severely undermines any Optimization we do in MetaTrader 4. The article is effectively saying that if you use the MT4 strategy tester, you are not putting enough thought into your entry/exit signals, and hence you are curve-fitting your results. Your system will fail.


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It is hugely rewarding as a designer to go out to site and see my client's happy faces, smiling from ear to ear with excitement and enthusiasm whilst standing in the finished installed kitchen that we have tirelessly worked on. Especially when I get to enjoy a cup of tea (or even better, dinner!) in the new kitchen that will serve as both a functional space and the heart of the home…ready to serve them through Sunday dinners, Christmas meals, brainstorming their future grown-up child's wedding preparations and the eventual grandchild's 1st birthday party!
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I come from a family of artists and architects and I followed that path by studying Fine Arts. As far back as I can remember my activities have been centred on Art. As a child I used to make dresses for my dolls with my mother's fabrics, which for me with their colours and textures looked like pieces of art.
In Lima, I worked on interiors, re-decorating and re-conceptualizing private houses and commercial spaces through my practise. Being invited to participate in International fairs was very exciting and rewarding as my work was exhibited to such large audiences.
After moving to England in 2001, I worked in the high end retail area of kitchens, bathroom, tiles and paint for the home. I then recently spent two years in Singapore. This was an extraordinary experience, being based in this very modern city state and able to travel around many of the countries in that part of the world. I came back to England in June last year and took over a project refurbishing a large flat that has been very inspiring and motivated me to resume working in the area of Interiors. I have had the good fortune to find John Lewis of Hungerford kitchens and wardrobes. I love the quality of the craftsmanship with which each piece is constructed and the unparalleled range of paints, its quality and the diversity of its colours.
I love to create beautiful and functional interiors for people to live in and enjoy aesthetically. Working at JLH allows me to do this and also express two aspects of myself, the artistic side and the people oriented side that enjoys having fun, indulging in humour and collaborating to achieve results.
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Centrally located and directly by the sea together with the comfort of its fixtures and fittings makes it the ideal hotel for all types of visits.The hotel consists of a 4 storey main building with a total of 102 rooms, of which 17 are singles, 80 are doubles and 5 are suites and a 1 storey annexe block with 22 apartments. The hotel's facilities include a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a safe, a currency exchange desk, lifts and a caf�. The hotel has a bar, a TV room and an air conditioned restaurant. In addition there is a conference room, a laundry service as well as car parking facilities on site.The comfortable en suite rooms are fitted with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, a kitchenette, central heating and a safe.
The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, a pool with separate children's paddling area, a snack bar, sun loungers and parasols, a Jacuzzi, a sauna and a steam room (for an additional charge). An entertainment programme for adults is on offer including occasional live music and flamenco dancing.
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So, after doing a bunch of research on some symptoms I've been having, and then further researching the diagnosis (and reading several people's personal experiences), I've come to conclude that I have Candida overgrowth.
Candida is a type of yeast found in everybody's gut, and it aids in digestion. However, for a lot of people, depending on their diet and health, they can suffer Candida overgrowth. When candida overgrows, the environment in your gut becomes unbalanced. You can get leaky gut syndrome (from when the candida perforates your intestines), as well as psoriasis, itchy skin, irritability and mood swings, intense sugar cravings, headaches and shaking and/or cold sweats when hungry, dizzyness, and a whole bunch of other things.
There's no easy pill (but to be honest, no pill is easy--or even healthy) or medicine for this. Candida overgrowth (also known as Candidiasis) is a condition that can only be fixed with a combination of healthy lifestyle practices, lowering stress levels, and a drastic change in diet.
And boy do I mean drastic.
There are 3 main stages (or phases) of what's called an Anti-Candida Diet. In stage 1, you pretty much avoid anything that can compromise the sanctity of your gut and, in essence, your immune system. And, in order to starve the Candida, you don't put anything in your body that it will feed on. This means pretty much none of any of these: dairy, grains, fruits, sugar, molds, fungus, vinegar. And I've heard mixed reports on whether or not carrots or fermented foods are okay.
You're pretty much left with most vegetables (except potatoes and certain root vegetables), SOME nuts (they are high in mold, but there are methods to reduce the mold, like soaking nuts), lean meats and poultry, fish, and (my recent palate saver) STEVIA. The candida can't/don't feed off of stevia. Yay! Also alternative flours like coconut flour... some people say that certain grains like buckwheat, quinoa, and brown rice are okay in severe moderation. Others say just simple moderation.
Basically, meals are comprised of MOSTLY vegetables, followed by lean meats, fish, and poultry.
So, that's how I've been eating for the past few weeks or so. Except, at first, I wasn't eating any meat either, because I was trying to do the Anti-Candida combined with the Type A Blood Type Diet... which says no red meat, and barely any poultry. So I was eating a whole bunch of veggies and tofu... and that's pretty much it. But eating that much tofu isn't good for you either. And although the Blood Type Diet is a great guide (most of the things it says I can't eat follow right in line with the Anti-Candida diet--like not eating wheat) I really had to incorporate more protein sources in my diet.
Along with the drastic change in my daily diet, I'm also being more aggressive with my daily vitamin, and making sure I don't forget it, along with a fish oil capsule, and a grapefruit seed extract pill (it's a great antiseptic and antifungal). These three things I take every morning along with a probiotic and some green juice (or a green smoothie, depending on my mood) before my morning workout, which is followed by breakfast. After dinner, I take another grapefruit seed extract pill, vitamin C (which is not only a great little healer, but also good for combating sugar cravings, because the molecular structure is similar to that of sugar--or so says my internet research), a calcium/magnesium/zinc pill, and a garlic oil pill (because garlic is another great natural antiseptic).
I'm also making sure to exercise every day, even if I only have time for 10 minutes, I do it, and make those 10 minutes count. Although I have to admit that I do feel discouraged if I do anything less than an hour. But I have to remind myself that it's the quality that counts, not the quantity! And also that the more stress I have, exercise won't help anyway. I also make sure to do some type of yoga and meditation to center and calm myself, because I'm always stressed out.
Also, I pretty much have to make all of my food myself, along with special condiments (like "liquid aminos" instead of soy sauce; "stevia" instead of... pretty much any other sweetener, because ALL of the other ones feed the candida, including splenda, honeys, and agave nectar; and even creating my own homemade mayonnaise the other day for deviled eggs.
But I really like the fact that I'm in the kitchen cooking more. It's a great challenge, and something hands-on for me to do, and it even relieves stress--well, after I get past the "OMG why didn't anybody clean up their mess in here?! WTF is this and that and this so hard to find in the over-stuffed fridge?!?! And WHY didn't anybody wash the pans after they used them??" moments. Then it's all good after I clear everything up, and really start getting into preparing the dish.
I also find myself eating new things--like turnips! The other day I make herbed turkey meatballs (curtesy of a recipe from Affairsofliving.com), with baked asparagus spears (also from Affairsofliving.com) and mashed turnips (from TheCandidaDiet.com).
So, basically (GOSH I've talked long! If you've read this far... thank you, and sorry!) I'm on a road to health. :3 Eating healthy, repairing my immune system and digestive system, staying away from foods that will make me sick, and losing weight! I'm also hoping to clear up a lot of issues I have, like scalp psoriasis, asthma, and vertigo.
OH! And I forgot to mention... that I've already lost 10 pounds in a week. :D
Probably since my gut is healing, my body is actually getting the nutrients and vitamins I put into it now, and doesn't feel the need to stress, freak out, and hold on to fat to supplement.
Well, will post again~


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Fig jam adds just the right amount of sweetness and gives this cocktail some figgy goodness.
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Add a tablespoon of fig jam to the pint glass before adding ice and the rest of your ingredients. Shake, strain, and enjoy.


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This is a screw top Life-Latch bucket with a capacity of 2.5 gallons. O-ring gasket seals to the top of the rim. Bucket is threaded on the outside of the upper portion. Pour contents without the contents flowing over the threads. The ratchet sounds nice and does serve some purpose to prevent unintentional opening. However, we would like the bucket even without the ratchet. The lid tightens snugly with just the gasket. The lid is recessed to allow for stacking. Approximate assembled height is 10.5" with a lid diameter of about 11.75". The base of the bucket measures about 9.3" in diameter. The height of the bucket without the lid is about 9.75". The inside diameter of the top of the open bucket is about 10.0". The bucket is tapered. The plastic handle has stops to hold the handle horizontal for convenience. The handle can also be moved beyond the stops to hang down along the wall of the bucket.
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Series: EMU Notes in Mineralogy Volume: 14
440 pages, b/w photos, colour & b/w illustrations, tables
Mineralogical Society of Great Britain & Ireland
From the preface:
"We have gathered in this book, reviews of past and current studies of mineral groups that have played important roles in geology, environmental science and health science. The various chapters cover the application of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and related techniques to: (1) mineral groups in which TEM investigations have been extensive and crucial to the understanding of their mineralogy, namely pyriboles (chapter 4), serpentines (chapter 5), clays (chapter 6), micas and other metamorphic phyllosilicates (chapter 7), oxides and oxyhydroxides (chapters 8 and 9), sulfides (chapter 8) and carbonates (chapter 10). Some research fields for which TEM is particularly suitable and which have produced significant advances, in particular, are inclusions and traces (chapter 1), extraterrestrial material (chapter 2), deformation processes (chapter 3), non-stoichiometry and superstructures (chapter 8) and biominerals (chapter 11).
In previous years, both the therory and applicatios of TEM used for mineral studies have been developed extensively in specialized books. Therefore, the fundamentals of the technique will not be developed here, and the reader is invited to find this information in those and other general texts about TEM and related techniques. Nevertheless, some basic concepts to help with comprehension of the data described can be found in the corresponding sections of some chapters."
Chapter 1. Inclusions and traces studied by TEM-AEM
by Cristiano Ferraris and Graeme Auchterlonie
Chapter 2. Energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis by TEM applied to extraterrestrial materials
by Hugues Leroux
Chapter 3. Characterization of dislocations and deformation processes by Transmission Electron Microscopy
by Patrick Cordier
Chapter 4. Structures and microstructures of non-classical pyriboles
by Krassimir N. Bozhilov
Chapter 5. Structure and microstructure of serpentine minerals
by Marcello Mellini
Chapter 6. Clays in low-temperature environments
by Blanca Bauluz
Chapter 7. The role of transmission electron microscopy in the study of micas and related minerals in selected metamorphic environments
by Kenneth J.T. Livi and Isabel Abad
Chapter 8. Non-stoichiometry, defects and superstructures in sulfide and oxide minerals
by Falko Langenhorst, Dennis Harries and Kilian Pollok
Chapter 9. Iron, manganese and aluminium oxides and oxyhydroxides
by Vidal Barrón and José Torrent
Chapter 10. Carbonates: An overview of recent TEM research
by Carlos Rodriguez-Navarro and Encarnación Ruiz-Agudo
Chapter 11. Biominerals at the nanoscale: transmission electron microscopy methods for studying the special properties of biominerals
by Mihaly Pósfai, Takeshi Kasama and Rafal E. Dunin-Borkowski
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PoA took home from their mom. Is there a tax consequence
PoA's (sons) signed over their mom's house to their wives and themselves, then signed over this transaction to themselves in an irrevocable trust in their names only. The mom does not know, nor sign, nor gave permission to do so. She has a Will dictating what to do with personal property (divide equally among her 5 children). PoA's then bought a new home using as down payment funds from their mom's account. The new house is in the PoA's name in an irrevocable trust. Their mom's name does not show up anywhere on the deeds. They moved their mom to this new house, put up the old house for sale. The house sold this past week. Is this legal and is there any tax consequences to the PoA's? There have been other financial abuse before this.
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She takes the time to listen. Husband has mood swings and doesn't control his verbage or behavior. Lashes out.
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She changes medication only gives a higher dose of it can barely speak English asks questions over and over we told her we did not want a sleep study on a school not over and over and she gave one on a school not I would not recommend her to any one tells you to squeeze fingers and will see you in 6 weeks
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Most horrible experience!
it started with a miss on a reflex test (which caused days of pain) then onto making appointment at hospital in wrong name then set up lab test too soon due to needed blood work. With that only being part of it i can say this has been the most horrible experience with a doctors office in my life. I advise everyone to go elsewhere. They staff is disorganized and the doctors are so rude.
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I can always count on her! Love her!
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A Biblical name, Debir may refer to:
- The most inner and sacred part of Solomon's Temple, most commonly known as "Sanctum Sanctorum"; see Most Holy Place.
- A Canaanite king of Eglon, slain by Joshua. (Joshua chapter 10) Aided by miracles, Joshua's army routed the Canaanite military, forcing Debir and the other kings to seek refuge in a cave. There they were trapped until later executed.
- A royal Canaanite city, also known as Kiriath-Sepher and Kiriath-Sannah. (Joshua 15:15) It became a Levite city. (Joshua 21:9) Its location is unclear, but today it is commonly identified with Khirbet Rabud southwest of Hebron.
- A site mentioned to be in the low plain of Achor. (Joshua 15:7) Though its exact location is not known, the name may have survived in Thogheret ed-Debr, southwest of Jericho.
- A location in Gilead, at the border of the Tribe of Gad, commonly believed to be the same as Lo-Debar. (Joshua 13:26) Some identify the place with Umm ed-Dabar, 16 km (10 miles) south of Gennesareth Sea.
Some or all of this article is forked from Wikipedia. The original article was at Debir. The list of authors can be seen in the page history.


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PHOTO: Zamalek in talks to sign Youssef Kalfa from Al Nasr
Zamalek and Kuwaiti side Al Nasr have begun discussions over a potential...
Ahmed Elmohamady played the full 90 minutes as Hull City defeated Brentford 2-0 in the Championship at the KC Stadium on Tuesday.
Two first-half goals gave the Tigers an important win as they strengthened their grip on the fourth place in the league standings, three points clear of fifth-placed Derby County.
The hosts benefited from an own goal in the 31st minute. Harry Maguire's long pass found Andrew Robertson, who crossed for Harlee Dean to send it past his own keeper.
Five minutes later, Hull had the chance to double their lead as they were awarded a penalty after a foul on Alex Bruce. Adama Diomande stepped up, but his right-footed shot was saved by David Button.
On the stroke of half time, Mohamed Diamé added the second for Hull as he sent a close range shot to the center of the goal.
Brentford created few chances in the second half, including a shot from Marco Djuricin, yet they failed to reduce the deficit.
Substitute Chuba Akpom was close to score a third for Hull, as he received a cross from Elmohamady only to head it wide.
Hull City will play against Bolton Wanderers away on April 30, before hosting Rotherham United in the final round of the league on May 7.
Following their 2-2 draw with Leeds United last week, Hull missed out on automatic promotion. They are set to participate in the Championship playoffs, as they bid to make an instant return to the English Premier League.


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|the true cost of ownership of a PC or other technology system. TCO includes Original cost of the computer and software; Hardware and software upgrades; Maintenance; Technical support; and Training.[1]
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Total cost of ownership (TCO) is
|[a] model that helps IT professionals understand and manage the budgeted (direct) and unbudgeted (indirect) costs incurred by acquiring, maintaining, and using an application or a computing system. The TCO normally includes training, upgrades, and administration as well as the original purchase price.[2]
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Donkey Kong Country: K. Rool Rools is a the fifth installment in the Donkey Kong Country series, even though it is a game in the DKC series, it picks up where DK: Jungle Climber left off. It has similar features to Donkey Kong Country Returns. It is for the PiiWii.
King K. Rool is still moping over his loss in DK: Jungle Climber, he eventually starts to think that he can never beat DK, even with the Crystal Banana, but then his seven kids, the Kremling Kids (Karl, Kameron, Kaden, Karter, Kallie, Katie, and Karly) reassure him that DK can be beaten, Karly (The oldest) shows her father a strange scepter she found near the lair, K. Rool picks up and wishes that he could beat DK, and the scepter sends out strange energy and K. Rool grows shiny and immediately tells his kids to get to different parts of the jungle to stop Donkey Kong, while he creates a 'distraction'.
Meanwhile, DK and Diddy are playing volleyball with Dixie Kong and Chunky Kong when Kremlings swoop in and snatch Dixie and Chunky! DK and Diddy run off to Jungle Japes to start the journey.


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'The Twilght Zone' Is Getting a Reboot and You Get to Choose What Happens Next
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The Twilight Zone gained notoriety for exploring themes such as racism, politics, and society, in the 60s that most television wouldn't touch. Each episode would begin with a seemingly normal environment, only to find out that something completely backwards was taking place. The bizarre stories were known for their clever plot twists. Now, you'll be able to experience The Twilight Zone in a revolutionary new way. Interlude specializes in making videos that are like choose-your-own-adventure games. With The Twilight Zone, viewers will get to be part of the story, directing where the story goes next. According to The Wrap, the viewer will get to 'change and adapt the story based on what he or she feels," and can also come back to the same story again and again, changing the choices he or she makes for a different experience each time. The Wrap also reports that Ken Levine, creator of the popular video game "BioShock," will write and direct the pilot episode. The show has seen revivals before, but they were never as successful as the original. Perhaps bringing the show into the digital age is the revival this show needs.
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Fall 2016 Teaching Effectiveness Institute
Links to download session resources and handouts are available below
Fundamental Principles of Effective Instruction
Thursday, August 11, 2016
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Capitol Room, Holmes Student Center
This institute is designed to introduce faculty to the basic principles of teaching, share information about teaching-related support resources available at NIU, and discuss how faculty can address students' learning needs. This institute will include interactive presentations by NIU faculty and staff, and participants will have opportunities to network with both new and experienced NIU faculty. This institute is geared toward those who are new to teaching as well as those wanting to refresh their knowledge about teaching fundamentals.
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Session Resources
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|Check-in, Refreshments, and Networking
8:25 a.m.
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8:30 a.m.
|Planning an Effective Course Syllabus
9:15 a.m.
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10:00 a.m.
|Morning Break
10:15 a.m.
|Assessing Student Learning
11:00 a.m.
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11:30 a.m.
|Handling Academic Dishonesty and Difficult Students
12:00 p.m.
|Lunch in Blackhawk Cafeteria
1:00 p.m.
|Establishing and Maintaining Classroom Civility
1:45 p.m.
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By Robert Barnes
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 8, 2010; 10:37 PM
The Supreme Court sounded conflicted Wednesday about whether Arizona's attempt to revoke the licenses of businesses that knowingly employ illegal immigrants intrudes on federal law or complements it.
The case pits Arizona against an unusual coalition of challengers that includes the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, civil rights groups, labor unions and the Obama administration. But that high-powered group faced a barrage of skeptical questions from the court's conservatives, which bodes well for Arizona to see its law upheld.
The state and the law's challengers agree that Congress meant for the 1986 federal Immigration Reform and Control Act to generally preempt states from using employer sanctions to control immigration. But Arizona has taken advantage of a parenthetical clause in the statute - "other than through licensing and similar laws" - to go after companies that knowingly hire illegal immigrants.
The law being challenged, the Legal Arizona Workers Act, says a company could lose its business license for knowingly hiring illegal workers - a "death penalty," in the words of Washington lawyer Carter G. Phillips, who represented the Chamber of Commerce.
The legislation was passed in 2007 and signed into law by then-Gov. Janet Napolitano, now President Obama's homeland security secretary.
It is different from a more recent Arizona law that the Obama administration is battling in lower courts. That law contains a provision requiring local law enforcement officials to check the immigration status of people they stop and to detain those suspected of entering the country illegally.
A federal judge has blocked enforcement of that requirement, and the law is under review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
The Supreme Court's decision in the illegal-worker case, though, might give some indication of how willing the justices are to allow states to come up with their own ways of trying to curb illegal immigration.
Justice Antonin Scalia was the most vocal member of the court in expressing sympathy for the states and suggesting that Arizona was justified in taking what he described as a "massive step."
"What Arizona says has occurred here is that the scheme in place has not been enforced, and Arizona and other states are in serious trouble financially and for other reasons because of unrestrained immigration," Scalia told Phillips.
Phillips said that doesn't mean that states can violate what he called Congress's "carefully calculated" law to ensure uniform enforcement of immigration laws and avoid a proliferation of state and local attempts to regulate immigration.
"Congress was balancing three, at least, very difficult problems," Phillips said. "Minimizing problems on the employers, minimizing discrimination against people who are permitted to be hired, and avoiding hiring people who are not permitted to do so."
Acting Solicitor General Neal K. Katyal said there can be no doubt that Congress meant to reserve enforcement of such employer sanctions for the federal government.
But Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. sharply questioned why the exception was made for "licensing and similar laws."
Roberts said the law's challengers "are just kind of blinking over" that exception. "That is not a real reservation by Congress of this power to itself," he said.
Arizona Solicitor General Mary R. O'Grady said the state's ability to revoke the license of an employer who has twice violated the prohibition on hiring illegal workers was in the "mainstream of state police power." She said the 1986 law "took away our authority to impose civil monetary and criminal sanctions but preserved our authority to impose sanctions under this law."
That struck Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as an "anomaly" rather than a considered judgment by Congress. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, who seemed supportive of Arizona at some points during the debate, agreed.
"Why would Congress want to do that?" he asked.
Justices Stephen G. Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor seemed supportive of the view that the state law intruded on federal responsibilities.
Sotomayor, the only justice who referred to "undocumented" rather than "illegal" immigrants, asked whether Congress had meant only to give states flexibility on licensing after federal authorities investigated and then decided to sanction an employer.
The justices spent little time on another challenged part of the law, one that requires Arizona employers to use the federal E-Verify system to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in this country.
But that program's reliability has been questioned, and Congress has said that the program should be voluntary. The administration argues that Arizona, therefore, cannot make it mandatory.
Justice Elena Kagan withdrew from the case because of her previous work on the issue when she was the U.S. solicitor general. That makes the case even more difficult for challengers of the law.
Because the law was upheld by the 9th Circuit, five of the remaining eight justices would have to agree to overturn the law. A tie vote would uphold the lower court's decision, although it would set no precedent.
The case is Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting.