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If you're an action film fan and you don't like Jason Statham, there's something wrong with you. The guy is a marvel to watch, whether he's playing a psychotic adrenaline junkie in the Crank movies, the best getaway driver in the Transporter series, or acting opposite the best action stars of the 1980s in The Expendables. No matter how you cut it, shoot it or blow it up, Jason Statham is today's main action attraction.
Which brings us to his latest: The Mechanic. A remake of the classic 1972 film staring Charles Bronson and Jan-Michael Vincent, Statham plays the titular role of the mechanic, Arthur Bishop, a hit man whose skills are unmatched and whose reputation is legendary. When Bishop is forced to eliminate his most trusted companion and life-long friend, the dead man's reckless son, Steve McKenna (played perfectly by Ben Foster), seeks answers and payback. With no where to turn, MeKenna turns to Bishop and Bishop takes the young man under his wing, teaching him the ways of the fixer.
First, if you haven't seen the original 1972 film, it's available now live-streaming on Netflix and is well worth a watch. Bronson is (as always) the classic action hero; unemotional, unflinching, and unforgiving. Likewise, Jan-Michael Vincent (in his first big movie role and a decade before Air Wolf) is marvelous as Steven McKenna. Both men have brilliant chemistry and, while the modern remake obviously overpowers the original in sheer budget, effects, and bullets, there's nothing like the first film to make you remember where it all started.
That said, no doubt The Mechanic will be one of 2010's most exciting, intense, action films. Statham is great and delivers on all accounts while Foster (who viewers will recognize from Pandorum and 3:10 to Yuma) performs perfectly as the young, brash, and angry Steve McKenna. Bishop's cool, calm and collected demeanor balances McKenna's raging, reckless emotions, thus throwing the pair into a odd relationship that's built on guilt, vengeance, and a need for companionship. Neither man fully trusts the other, thus making each scene they share together when not shooting bad guys unnerving, uncomfortable and intense.
The script, brought to life by the original screenwriter Lewis John Carlino, provides plenty of well thought out dialogue and action and, with direction by Simon West (Con Air, Lara Croft), the film plays perfectly to its intended audience with plenty of bullets, fisticuffs, and explosions galore.
My only real complaint about the story is the unrealistic assumption that McKenna's training (for an undisclosed amount of time) has made him a world-class assassin. We see McKenna do things the likes of which even a seasoned hit man like Bishop can barely achieve and we're expected to believe he's simply a quick study? Who knows? Maybe he is...though I seriously doubt it.
Overall, The Mechanic's plot unfolds to reveal startling revelations for both Bishop and McKenna, the likes of which neither is ready to know. Thus, learning the fate of McKenna's father and Bishop's oldest and dearest mate, the pair set off to dispose of the man responsible, whatever means necessary. This leads to even more bloodshed, bullets, and brilliant tactical planning as well as a somewhat unexpected resolution most fans will be anticipating by film's end.
With the best action star in the business, Jason Statham, and an amazing up-and-comer, Ben Foster, staring, The Mechanic is at the top of my 2010 favorites list already.
The Mechanic is rated R for strong brutal violence throughout, language, some sexual content and nudity and is showing nationwide now.
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Cards draft FSU righty Weaver with first pick
Pitcher one of four right-handers selected by Cardinals, thrilled to land with Redbirds
ST. LOUIS -- Luke Weaver had just celebrated his selection as the 27th overall pick in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft alongside family and friends when one among his company spotted the stained-glass frame perched in a nearby window.
Green ivy outlined the glass, which featured a red cardinal in center. Weaver hoisted it up in a flash of euphoria, the spur-of-the-moment gesture captured on video and subsequently dispersed through social media by a Florida State teammate. How fitting, as Weaver later told reporters on a conference call, that he had been hoping to land with the Cardinals.
"It was a weird coincidence and just seemed like it was meant to be, showing up in the window there," Weaver said of the glass frame. "It was a cool thing to have in that moment, hold it and show it off."
Weaver was the first of four right-handed pitchers the Cardinals selected on Day 1 of the three-day Draft. His selection also continued a trend, with the organization having selected advanced college pitchers -- Michael Wacha in 2012, Marco Gonzales in 2013 and now Weaver -- in the three Drafts under scouting director Dan Kantrovitz.
This time, the Cardinals went south to Florida State University to find that top pick.
"We targeted Weaver as one of the eight or so college players that we really liked and hoped would be available to us," Kantrovitz said. "Unlike some of the guys in the past years, it wasn't a total surprise that he was there [at No. 27], but it didn't take away from our excitement that he was. We were talking about his name nonstop for the hour before we took him in the hopes that he would be there."
That anticipation was shared by Weaver, a 6-foot-1, 170-pound pitcher who went 8-4 with a 2.62 ERA in 16 starts for the Seminoles this season.
"Believe it or not, this is the team that was No. 1 in my book," Weaver said. "I was sitting there dreaming for it to happen, and it happening is just a dream come true. And having my family and friends and support, man, my heart dropped to the ground. I was just so excited. This is something I'll never forget."
Kantrovitz hinted at the expectation of Weaver signing fairly quickly, though the Cardinals don't feel a need to overexpose him in the Minors this summer. Weaver has already thrown 106 1/3 innings this season. He struck out 85 and walked 23.
He was previously selected by the Blue Jays in the 19th round of the 2011 Draft. He opted to attend college instead of signing with Toronto, and that decision will pay off financially. The 27th overall pick comes with a bonus slot value of $1.843 million.
He is advised by Creative Artists Agency, the same group that has Wacha as a client. Through his agent and former teammate James Ramsey, a Cardinals first-rounder in 2012, Weaver said he has heard glowing things about the organization.
"He actually sent me a text and was so pumped for me," Weaver said of Ramsey.
In scouting Weaver, the Cardinals clocked his fastball velocity as high as 96 mph, though it sat consistently between 89-92 mph, Kantrovitz said. Weaver also features an above-average changeup -- another commonality with Wacha and Gonzales -- and has a breaking pitch.
"It's tough to have a good changeup as an amateur," Kantrovitz said. "You don't often see it, particularly at the high school level, but also at the college level. When we see a pitcher that has what we deem a plus changeup and then also has a solid breaking ball to go with it, we don't see too many things that a pitcher needs to add to his arsenal to be successful in pro ball."
After making six starts as a freshman at Florida State, Weaver had a breakout year for the Seminoles as a sophomore in 2013. He made 15 starts (17 appearances) for the Seminoles that season, posting a 7-2 record and 2.28 ERA in 98 1/3 innings. His 10.89 strikeouts-per-nine innings ranked 11th-best in the nation.
Weaver closed that season by earning Most Outstanding Player honors in the Tallahassee Regional after pitching Florida State to a shutout win over Troy (Ala.) while striking out 14 and allowing four hits in eight innings.
His final collegiate appearance this season came on Saturday, when Weaver suffered a loss to the University of Alabama. Weaver allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk in five innings as the Seminoles were knocked out of their regional.
"I had to pick up a bigger workload and go deeper into the game," Weaver said of his season. "Though the statistics aren't as pretty as the sophomore season and where I would have liked to have been at, I don't regret anything. It's made me more of an all-around better pitcher, and [I learned to] work to both sides of the plate. It's made me more into a mature human being and pitcher."
This was the latest the Cardinals have had to wait for their first Draft selection since 2006, when they chose Adam Ottavino with the 30th overall selection.
The Draft will continue on Friday with Rounds 3-10. The MLB.com pregame show begins at 11:30 a.m. CT, with exclusive coverage of Rounds 3-10 beginning at noon. The final 30 rounds will then take place on Saturday.
Jenifer Langosch is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, By Gosh, It's Langosch, and follow her on Twitter @LangoschMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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COLUMBUS -- Ohio State coach Thad Matta is busily preparing his team for what promises to be, based on a crazy season of upsets and close calls involving its national powerhouses, a crazy Big Ten tournament.
Matta, who seldom lets his emotions get very far away, first had something he wanted to get off his chest before talking about the tournament that gets under way on Thursday at United Center in Chicago.
Two of his players -- Big Ten scoring leader Deshaun Thomas and versatile point guard Aaron Craft -- were listed on the Big Ten's first-team in media voting this week. But Matta was rankled that the league's coaches voted to give the defensive player of the year honor to Indiana's Victor Oladipo rather than Craft.
"The only one that I'm amazed is ... I think Victor Oladipo is a tremendous, outstanding, awesome defender, one of the best I've ever seen," Matta began. "But Aaron Craft is in another whole world when it comes to defense."
Matta said his Buckeyes (23-7), who play the winner of Nebraska and Purdue in Friday night's quarterfinals, would not have finished tied for second in the conference, let alone be No. 10 in the country, if not for the pesky, turnover-producing Craft's sleight of hand on defense.
"This basketball team would not be anywhere near where it is without the impact he makes on the defensive end," Matta said. "I'm not taking anything away from Oladipo. I think the guy is awesome. But Aaron doesn't fly through the air and pin shots on the glass; he takes them from the guy's hands when he's on the floor."
For his part, Craft, a junior who holds Ohio State's career record for steals and already ranks seventh in Big Ten history, said Oladipo deserved the award that he had won last season.
"(Oladipo) did a great job of coming out and having a great year. I don't think it's a knock on me; it's a testament to what he was able to do," Craft said. "He's that guy out there you're always worrying about on the defensive end. You've got to give him a lot of credit. And obviously, they won the Big Ten championship so you've got to give him the edge."
Matta pointed to how many times Craft forced five-second calls during the season, and how often he changed games by igniting Ohio State's transition game with a steal.
"I don't even care about the Big Ten (award); (Craft) should be the national defender of the year," Matta said. "Maybe I'm biased, but you have to gameplan for him. As an opposing team, you have to be aware of where he is when you're running your offense. I've been in this league for nine years and I've never seen anybody have an impact on a basketball team like he does on the defensive end."
The Buckeyes, with Craft disrupting opposing offenses, have won five in a row including wins at then-No. 2 Indiana and at home against fourth-ranked Michigan State.
Ohio State has played in the Big Ten title game four years in a row and is brimming with confidence heading into this year's tournament.
"We're playing awesome basketball right now," said Thomas, who averaged 19.7 points a game to top the Big Ten. "We're trusting in the system and we're playing our roles. We know once we come and play our best defense, we're the best defensive team in the country in my eyes. We just have to keep it going."
Perhaps one of the reasons why the Buckeyes seem to play so well in the conference tournament is Matta's simple instructions each year to his team.
"These tournaments are for fans," he said. "There's no magic speech I'll give going to Chicago. Honestly, we've kind of been very laid back going into this tournament in terms of saying, 'Hey, let's go have some fun and play some basketball.' That's sort of how we've always been."
Ohio State has won the Big Ten tournament three times in the last seven years and lost in the finale three other times. The only time the Buckeyes have missed the championship game in that span was 2007-08.
Four teams in the nation's top 10 will be on display: No. 3 Indiana, No. 6 Michigan, No. 8 Michigan State and the Buckeyes. Wisconsin is ranked 22nd, and two other Big Ten teams were listed among the top 10 teams at one point this season, Illinois and Minnesota.
"This is going to be a lot of fun," Craft said. "Having all of us there at once and at a new arena that none of us have really been to. It's going to be a good experience. Hopefully we can make a weekend of it. We'll see."


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Pearl Castle, one of seven possible runners at next month's Cheltenham Festival for Norton trainer John Quinn, turns out at Doncaster today in a bid to bolster his claims at jumping's most prestigious meeting.
The four-year-old, a former useful Flat handicapper with Andrew Balding with a rating in the mid-80s, goes for the Betdaq Free Premier League Game Saturday Juvenile Hurdle.
Town Moor is nothing new to Pearl Castle, who won here last month by an impressive 16 lengths, which was a marked step forward on his opening outing over hurdles when he finished third at Wetherby, comfortably beaten.
Quinn has the Triumph Hurdle and the Fred Winter Novices' as options for Pearl Castle at Cheltenham.
This outing should go a long way to telling him at which race he should be aiming at the Festival. A bold bid is anticipated.
Malcolm Jefferson, Quinn's neighbour, also has a winning chance at Doncaster with McMurrough in the Betdaq Doncaster Veterans' Handicap Chase.
Having run two creditable races over hurdles earlier this season, McMurrough switched to fences last time out but unseated his rider at the third-last when racing prominently.
The ten-year-old is a four-time chase winner and this three-mile contest offers him the opportunity to add to that tally.
Brian Ellison is yet another Norton-based trainer with a fancied runner on today's card in the shape of Racing Europe in the SIS Live Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race.
A winning pointer, Racing Europe shaped well on his debut for Ellison in a Musselburgh bumper when finishing second under Tony McCoy.
Richard Johnson has the mount this time.
Keith Reveley placed Victor Hewgo to win handsomely on this course last month and this progressive-looking gelding seeks to add to that victory in the Betdaq No Premium Charge Novices' Chase.
Victor Hewgo prevailed by eight lengths on his latest start, a performance which went a long way to fulfilling the promise of his debut run over fences, also on this course, when he was narrowly beaten by the smart Western Warhorse.
This looks a fairly tough contest, but nap selection Victor Hewgo is a horse with plenty of potential.
Also worth noting are the hat-trick seeking Mr Utah (3.55) and smart hunter chaser Palypso De Creek (4.25).
On the Flat at Kempton, North Yorkshire trainer Mark Johnston bids to send out Swivel to complete a four-timer from just five career starts.
The colt has improved from race to race and has rattled up two victories at Lingfield and another at Southwell.
He now has to prove himself on this course, but he looks a useful type. Joe Fanning rides.
York-based jockey Robert Winston has double prospects for Newmarket trainer Willie Musson aboard Magicalmysterytour (6.25), a good second here a couple of weeks ago, and Novellen Lad (7.25), who shaped with encouragement on his seasonal debut at Lingfield last month.
He should strip fitter this time.
Racing selections
Doncaster today
1.45 Rhapando, 2.20 Victor Hewgo (NAP), 2.50 Pearl Castle, 3.25 McMurrough, 3.55 Mr Utah, 4.25 Palypso De Creek, 4.55 Racing Europe.
Kempton today
5.25 Iffranesia, 5.55 Commissar, 6.25 Magicalmysterytour, 6.55 Opus, 7.25 Novellen Lad, 7.55 Swivel, 8.25 Speechday, 8.55 Bladewood Girl.
Today's other meetings: Ludlow and Lingfield.
Tomorrow's meetings: Ayr, Huntingdon, Sedgefield and Wolverhampton.


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What is killing Florida real estate? Excess inventories and falling home prices.
House prices have been continuously falling for the first time in 70 years, and South Florida homeowners should expect the trend to continue.
A surplus inventory of houses caused by Florida foreclosures and short sales is the mortal enemy of home prices. Lower prices are needed to sell off excess inventories of residential properties, and in turn lower prices encourage more inventories from anxious sellers.
So how big are excess inventories and how long will it take for the real estate market to absorb them?
According to Economic Consultant Gary Shilling, we are currently facing a surplus of up to 2.5 million excess house inventories in the United States, a number that is subject to rise with further foreclosures and falling home prices.
To forecast the length of time to work off this excess inventory and have the market return to more favorable inventory and price conditions, Shilling developed projections of supply and demand for residential units.
Household formation averaged about 900,000 per year over the past decade as measured by the Census Bureau. Shilling uses this number as a reasonable estimate of yearly housing demand. However, with many college students moving back with their parents after graduation, household formation is not happening as fast as it once did.
New construction of single family homes and apartment units is running about 700,000 per year, and about 300,000 U.S. homes are torn down, converted or removed from housing stock each year. Based on these numbers, Shilling calculates new housing supply to be about 400,000.
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What is this medicine?ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; SIMETHICONE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide; sye METH i kone) is an antacid and antigas medicine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and the discomfort caused by gas.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Antacids are usually taken after meals and at bedtime or as directed by your doctor or health care professional. After taking the medication, drink a full glass of water. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 6 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
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What should I watch for while using this medicine?Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Do not treat yourself for stomach problems with this medicine for more than 2 weeks. See a doctor if you have black tarry stools, rectal bleeding, or if you feel unusually tired. Do not change to another antacid product without advice.
If you are taking other medicines, leave an interval of at least 2 hours before or after taking this medicine.
To help reduce constipation, drink several glasses of water a day.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
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The Olympics of Trading
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 3:05 PM
The Winter Olympics in Sochi are currently in full swing and it can be quite enjoyable and patriotic to watch. But did you ever stop and think for a minute how these fantastic athletes got to be where they are? It took a lot of dedication, courage and a well though out plan to make it to their elite level. If that sounds familiar it should because those same attributes are what it takes to learn to trade and become a successful options trader.
You might be dedicated and have the courage to be an options trader, but do you have a trading plan that you follow? It is probably safe to say many option traders do not. Option traders spend a lot of time looking for solid trades that they often neglect probably the most important part: the management of the trade. If that is you take a little solace because you are not alone.
A simple way to combat this problem is by having a plan in place before even entering the trade. This is the psychological part of trading. Having a plan in place will remove emotions from getting in the way of decision making and possibly producing unwanted results. Should I stay in the trade or should I exit? Decisions like that should not be made after the trade is executed because many option traders can become too emotional when the trade is in progress especially when they are losing money on the trade. Here are a few things to consider about trade management.
Option traders should think about how they are determining their targets. Don't forget to consider how the greeks and the implied volatility may be affected if the outlook or environment changes. In a volatile market like this, an options trader may need to make some adjustments especially about taking early profits or exiting for a loss.
Option traders should also think about how they will exit if their targets are not met. How will the exit or stop be determined? Once again, don't forget to use the greeks and implied volatility in your methods because it could make the difference between profiting or losing.
All trading including option trading can be very difficult at times just like training for the Olympics and not having plan in place can make it exponentially more difficult. It helps to have courage and be dedicated to reaching your goals but a solid trading plan can go a long way towards potential success. Athletes that train without a plan are similar to option traders letting their emotions make decisions for them. Once there is well thought out plan in place and most importantly the plan is followed, an option trader removes unwanted emotions which can hinder his or her chances of being successful. You never know, you might just earn yourself a gold medal too!
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Cougar enters home through dog door
DEXTER, Ore. -- A cougar entered a Dexter-area home through a dog door last month, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
The homeowner called her dog, and the cougar left the house, said Brian Wolfer with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The homeowner wasn't too concerned about the late October incident and planned to lock the pet door when not in use, Wolfer said.
However, Wolfer called it "kind of concerning" that a cougar would enter a home that way. He advised homeowners to lock doors and keep pet food secure, even inside the house.
Ed Thompson, who lives in the area, said the incident illustrates the conflict between rural Lane County residents and the cougar population.
"I'm afraid that many people don't understand the breadth of the cougar problem right in Lane County's backyards," Thompson said. "In the Dexter/Pleasant Hill area alone there have been well more than a dozen livestock killings including sheep (two of which were ours), goats and an alpaca just this year."


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Television icon Dick Clark passed away yesterday at the age of 82 from a massive heart attack.
It doesn't matter if you're 17 or 77. Dick Clark has been a part of our lives whether it was during his stint on American Bandstand or his annual countdown to the new year in Times Square.
As a host and friend of Clark himself, Carson is particularly impacted by the loss and he took time out today on his morning show on AMP 97.1 in Los Angeles to share some of his memories and advice that the media mogul imparted to him over the years.
Carson interviewed Dick Clark a few years ago and there's one story that sticks out in his mind.
Carson asked him about all the memorabilia he's collected over the decades and to everyone's surprise, Clark shared that he owned the door to the airplane that the Beatles flew in when they began their British invasion.
"That was Dick Clark. Who else would have the door that was on the plane that the Beatles flew on?"
It seems only fitting, considering that Clark has opened the metaphorical door for most of the world's biggest artists since the 1950s.
From American Bandstand to $10,000 Pyramid to the American Music Awards, Dick Clark did it all. Carson believes what makes Clark truly great is that he trail blazed his own genre, much like Johnny Carson did with The Tonight Show:
"Dick Clark was television…Mr. Clark created it, built the business…ABC opened the door, he slammed through it. "
When Carson began developing the concept for TRL, he looked to Dick Clark's career as a model:
"[TRL] was a countdown, obviously inspired by American Bandstand to some degree…This whole hour became about American teenagers. It wasn't about me. It wasn't about MTV. It wasn't about anything else. It was about you being able to see your peers on TV when you got home. That's what Bandstand was in the late 50s and early 60s. It was the first time, culturally speaking, American teenagers could view their peers on air…It was a looking glass into a generation."
To this day, Carson lives by the advice Clark gave him years ago:
"Work. Don't be afraid to work. I took the red eye to New York when we shot $10,000 Pyramid. Sleep later. Work and jump for the opportunities."
-Sarah Carroll, AMP 97.1, Los Angeles
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SILVER Street in Tiverton is to close for almost a month while gas main replacement works are carried out.
Wales and West Utilities will begin work on the site on March 4 and hope to have it completed by March 28.
Two-way lights will be in operation for around a week during this time at the junction of Bampton Street and Park Street.
A spokesman for the company said the works would help 'ensure the safe and secure supply of gas to homes and businesses in the area for years to come.' "We will be writing to all those who will be directly affected by our work to keep them updated on our progress and to let them know about this next phase of the scheme," the spokesman said.
"We regret any inconvenience that this vitally important scheme causes and will do all we can to minimise inconvenience and complete the work as quickly as possible.
"The work forms part of our multi-million pound 30-year replacement programme across the south west of England and Wales, where we are replacing old metal pipes within 30 metres of buildings with highly durable, non-corroding plastic pipes with a lifespan of more than 80 years."


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In Wednesday's column, I referenced the decline of foreign direct investment (FDI) flowing into the U.S. About 85% of the FDI flowing into the U.S. comes Europe and is used to manufacture goods for U.S. consumers. It's also quite volatile.
The decline of FDI into the U.S. this year is not principally because of European investors diverting capital from the U.S. to China. It reflects the state of the economy throughout Europe and the U.S. In addition, there were and are concerns about the U.S. fiscal cliff, as well as the monetary, fiscal and tax policies that would be impacted by the results of the U.S. elections.
With the U.S. elections concluded, some of the uncertainty has been removed. The U.S. fiscal cliff and European economic issues remain and I will address them in the future.
I concluded yesterday's column with the concerns about China using its foreign reserves to invest in the U.S. and elsewhere. This will soon become an issue for U.S. policy makers and U.S. businesses. I'll discuss China's investments in other parts of the world at another time.
Chinese investment in the U.S. is still very small and limited. Chinese state-owned enterprises invest principally in mining and mineral concerns in the U.S., while private Chinese investors are almost solely focused on commercial real estate, mostly hotels.
However, it is most probable that the new Chinese government will feel compelled to increase the returns they are earning on their reserves by increasing and broadening their active investment in private sector business in the U.S. as well as in China. This process will cause the goals of the U.S. public and private sector to converge, with both becoming increasingly displeased with Chinese state actions.
It is inevitable that this will cause an increase in U.S. petitions for sanctions throughout the World Trade Organization (WTO), as well as potentially direct sanctions taken by the U.S.
Chinese state-owned banks using foreign reserves to actively invest in businesses would be similar to a bank in the U.S. investing directly into businesses that compete with their depositors. In the U.S., banks are disallowed from being involved in the ownership of businesses that are not specifically related to banking or a bit more broadly to the financial sector.
This is not the case in China, as the Chinese banks are owned by the state. In turn, Chinese banks are the principal route through which the Chinese government makes equity investments in businesses.
One of the only ways of partially alleviating these tensions would be for the Chinese government to open its currency. This would afford foreign investors in China the opportunity to do business in China, but not necessarily with the state-owned banks.
There is a lot of pressure on China to do so; in fact, the country's membership in the WTO requires it. Expectations right now though are that the incoming (and expected to be more conservative) government in China will attempt to postpone doing so even longer because their concerns about their domestic economy remain their first priority. Right now the only thing investors can do is wait to see what the new Chinese government will do as we move into 2013.


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BRONX, NY - The St. Raymond Ravens had a tough regular season due to injuries. As a result, they ended their regular season with a disappointing #4 seed going into next week's CHSAA playoffs . So when head coach Oliver Antigua, scheduled two non-league games against two of the top NY public schools, even some of his players were skeptical. The Ravens, however, rose to the occasion, first defeating Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday and then 24 hours later upsetting the Boys & Girls Kangaroos, 78-77.
"We were surprised that he added two Brooklyn teams to our schedule," said Larry Graves who led the team with 22 points. "Me personally, if I were the coach, I wouldn't schedule back-to-back games. The guy is crazy." After back-to-back wins, Coach Antigua is clearly crazy...like a fox.
"A lot of people in our school, especially in our administration, thought I was nuts," said Antigua. "I [told them], we can practice for five days and get bored or load up on two quality opponents and challenge ourselves."
At home, the Ravens would take it to Boys & Girls early as Nkereuwem Okoro (15 points) drained a 3-ball. Leroy Fludd (23 points) would tie the game at six and again at 8 but PG Shane Rector (20 points) would spearhead a 10-0 Ravens' run that was capped off by buckets from Daniel Dingle (14 points) and Shawn Jones (4 points).
Down by eight points to start the second quarter, Kangaroos head Coach Ruth Lovelace implemented their patented press that disrupted the Ravens. Led by Wes Myers, who scored 14 of his 17 points in the first half, Boys High would capitalize off the turnovers that resulted. A 12-2 run by the Kangaroos would eventually overtake the Ravens as a steal by Myers off back-up point guard Akil Andrews would leave St. Ray's down 43-40 at the half.
Having recently lost a heartbreaker to league rival Cardinal Hayes after having an early lead, one would think that the Ravens would have had a flashback and thrown in the towel early but a three ball by Graves at the top of the half quickly tied and kept St. Ray's in the hunt.
"We talked about getting stops, helping each other and playing together," said Graves who compare this game to the Hayes' loss. "[Before], everybody was going for self," he said.
The lead would change hands throughout the third quarter as the pace quickened. Boys High threw down a 2-3 zone which impeded the Ravens progress. The Roos managed to increase their advantage to 11 points but a resilient Ravens squad cut the lead to 3 point to start the fourth by zone busting.
With 6:28 left to play, Rector would put the Ravens back in front but the Kangaroos fought back. Tied at 75 with 35.2 seconds left in regulation, it was anybody's game.
Each team scored and each team countered as the game neared the finish line. Twelve seconds remained and Fludd drew a foul in the paint. Draining both free-throws, Boys & Girls led 77-75. Rector also drew a foul with 6.9 seconds while driving to the hole but would go one for two from the charity stripe.
Still ahead by a point Bryce Jones (8 points) would draw a foul but miss the free-throw. In a play that embodied team spirit, Okoro would rebound, outlet to Andrews for an assist to Myron Hickman (4 points) for the lay-up and the Ravens win as time ran out and the crowd stormed the court.
Hickman, who recently returned to action after recovering from a bacterial infection, has been an integral part of St. Ray's success but has been struggling. Scoring the game winner was a morale booster for the senior according to Graves.
"He was down on himself the whole game because he wasn't really playing good," said Graves. "The two games before this he wasn't playing good so it was big for him and for the team."
Coach Antigua said he believes that the two hard fought wins have increased the team's resolve. "[Wednesday's] game was great because it was an ugly muddy game where we couldn't make shots but we defended well and Shane was the hero. Today we were in a great back and forth game where every play counts and guys made big plays for us."
Now that the Ravens have taken down two PSAL powerhouses in two days, St. Rays' has renewed momentum according to Graves. "Going into the playoffs, especially after that Cardinal Hayes loss, these last two games against tough PSAL Brooklyn teams really boosts our confidence and we think we're ready to play anybody now."
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My blog, Adventures with Nancy Rose, is about easy, plant-based recipes and about my culinary and creative adventures. Pakoras, one of the most popular of Indian finger foods, are a favorite of mine when dining out, and I decided they were definitely worth learning how to make at home. Turned out they're really easy, delicious, and perfect for holiday entertaining.
I did a twist on potato latkes for the Hanukkah version (notice how pakora rhymes with menorah and hora?). For Christmas, a bit of green kale with white cauliflower for texture and contrast are perfect when served with tamarind (red) and mint (green) chutneys.
These recipes can be modified to serve a small group or a crowd. Better plan on making more than you think because they are fantastic!
Holiday Pakoras
Hanukkah version
- 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Garbanzo Flour
- 1½ Tbsp dried Crushed Red Pepper
- 1 Tbsp fresh ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- ½ tsp Garam Masala
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- Cold Water
- ½ large White Onion, diced
- 2½ cups Baby Purple Potatoes, diced
- Vegetable Oil for frying
Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup Low-Fat Plain Yogurt
- ½ tsp Sea Salt
- ½ tsp White Pepper
- 1 Scallion, minced
Christmas version
- Same as above but add ½ cup chopped Cilantro
- 3 cups Kale leaves, chopped into 1" x 1" pieces
- 2 cups Cauliflower, chopped into ¾" x ½" pieces
Dipping Sauces:
- Mint Chutney
- Tamarind Chutney
Make each pakora batter by sifting the listed ingredients (except the water) together. Gradually add cold water and blend until it's the consistency of pancake batter.
For Hanukkah, add the onions and potatoes to the batter and stir to coat.
For Christmas, add the kale and cauliflower to the batter and stir to coat.
Pour vegetable oil into a heavy, medium sized stock pot, and heat the oil until a drop of batter into the oil sizzles, about 5-7 minutes.
Fill a tablespoon or so with the battered veggies and carefully place it in the hot oil. You should be able to fit at least 4 separate pakaros into the pot at the same time. Fry them about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and then remove them to a paper towel lined plate or pan. Continue frying the remaining batter.
For Hanukkah, mix the dipping sauce ingredients together and serve with the hot Hanukkah pakoras.
For Christmas, if you're ambitious you can make your own chutneys, or do like I do and get them from your favorite, local Indian restaurant, and serve with the hot Christmas pakoras.


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Addicting smellDove is my favorite line for deodorant. The one with the purple top is addicting because of the heavenly smell. It works great for keeping me smelling fresh and not having sweat. The added smell is just a bonus! — 4 years, 2 months agoLamexicana1 | 221 reviews
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Great, but not the best!I'm giving this antiperspirant a strong 8! It provides good enough protection in lower humidity, moisturizes the underarm area and has a soft fragrance that isn't overpowering at all. Where this antiperspirant lacks just a bit is in the amount of protection it offers. At around 15% it is much weaker than other options. This is perfect if you don't sweat excessively or for cooler months and low humidity. — 3 years, 5 months agopixie_dust | 492 reviews
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This is NOT one of the bestI was highly surprised when I saw that this Dove underarm stick was number four on the list of best deodorants. I have been using Dove deodorants since I was 13 and it has always been the same: I put on the deo - stick, twenty minutes later i can feel wetness under my arms. Dove's formula does smell nice, especially the cucumber. But I have always been highly disappointed with results. It does se...read moreem to stop too much smell from happening, but seems to actually create MORE sweat then if I had nothing on. Also, IT IS TERRIBLE ON CLOTHES! It sticks to sweaters and t shirts. Especially when you put them on over your head, you end up with white streak marks on your side. Dove also uses aluminum as their anti antiperspirant. Aluminum is a horrible agent which in recent studies, contribute to getting Alzheimer disease. I can not believe that every review has been over a 8. "Aluminum has been long known to be neurotoxic, with mounting evidence that chronic exposure is a factor in many neurological diseases, including dementia, autism, and Parkinson's disease. However, definitive scientific proof is difficult to establish due toth the lack of longitudinal studies, as well as pushback from industries that use aluminum in their products. Despite the shortage of conclusive studies, mounting scientific evidence really leaves little room for doubt. Case in point: a new case study from Keele University in the UK1 unequivocally shows high levels of aluminum in the brain of an individual exposed to aluminum at work, who later died from Alzheimer's disease. While aluminum exposure has been implicated in Alzheimer's and a number of other neurological diseases, this case claims to be "the first direct link" between Alzheimer's disease and elevated brain aluminum following occupational exposure. The Aluminum-Alzheimer's Link The 66 year-old Caucasian man developed an aggressive form of early onset Alzheimer's disease after eight years of occupational exposure to aluminum dust, which scientists conclude "suggests a prominent role for the olfactory system and lungs in the accumulation of aluminum in the brain." This is not the first time high aluminum levels have been found in the tissues of someone who died from Alzheimer's disease. For example, in 2004, high aluminum levels were found in the tissues of a British woman who died of early-onset Alzheimer's. This was 16 years after an industrial accident dumped 20 metric tons of aluminum sulphate into her local drinking water. And there are many studies showing elevated aluminum levels in living individuals displaying a wide range of neurological symptoms" — 3 years, 3 months agojessicaviolett | 73 reviews
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My name is Meghan and my Mom, June (age 63), was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma on Sept. 18th 2006. She underwent the whipple surgery at Stanford Hospital on Oct. 17th 2006. According to her surgeon, oncologist and radiation oncologist, the tumor was entirely removed, however, positive margins were still found.
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OK, so if anything I should be working on my Super Bowl centerpiece story for next week's Voice right now, but I felt compelled to provide an update on the situation involving the Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center given the comment thread below.
Today I spoke with Beverly Davis, a very sweet woman who's in charge of the city of Dallas' Fair Housing Office, which investigates complaints under the sexual orientation nondiscrimination ordinance.
Davis explained that her office did not, as alleged, advise Steven Johnson to withdraw his complaint against the Fitness Center last year because the Fitness Center is considered exempt from the ordinance as a "private club."
Davis, whom I trust, said the city never got a chance to determine whether the ordinance applies to the Fitness Center, because Johnson withdrew the complaint voluntarily and on his own before the investigation began. (I have my suspicions as to why Johnson chose to withdraw the complaint, but I won't get into that here.)
So, no determination has been made about whether the ordinance applies to the Fitness Center. And again, there is no specific mention in the ordinance of an exemption for "private clubs." Furthermore, the exemption for religious organizations should not apply because despite any affiliations the Fitness Center is not engaged in religious activities.
Alan Rodriguez, another gay man who was discriminated against by the Fitness Center, says he plans to file a complaint on Monday.
Which, I think, is a good thing.
After all, what's the point of having the ordinance if you're not going to attempt to use it? Filing a complaint will force the city to investigate, and it will undoubtedly force Baylor to get its attorneys involved. And at some point, they may start to wonder whether all this is really worth it to defend some backward-ass policy that probably loses money for the Fitness Center.
The city may offer mediation to Baylor and a chance to change the policy. If Baylor refuses, the City Attorney's Office will decide whether there is cause to prosecute. If they choose not to prosecute, it becomes a City Council issue. These cases shouldn't be decided by the City Attorney's Office; they should be decided by judges and juries. Again, in the nine years since the ordinance was passed, there have been more than 40 complaints filed, and not one has ever been prosecuted by the city.
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What is this medicine?DISOPYRAMIDE (dye soe PEER a mide) is an antiarrhythmic drug. It helps make your heart beat regularly. This medicine also helps to slow rapid heartbeats.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly. This may cause serious, heart-related side effects. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take. If your doctor wants you to stop the medicine, the dose will be slowly lowered over time to avoid any side effects.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
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U.S. per-capita usage of fresh pineapple nearly quadrupled from 1.5 pounds in 1980 to 5.69 pounds in 2010, according to the USDA, and marketers hope to drive that figure even higher.
Pineapples represent one of Westlake Village, Calif.-based Dole Fresh Fruit Co.'s four primary operating divisions. In the most recent annual report on its website, Dole reported it had grown and sold more than 32 million boxes in 2010.
One of the ways Dole markets pineapples is by reaching its "consumer fanbase" through social media, said Bil Goldfield, communications manager.
Through social media, Dole plans to maintain a dialogue with consumers about its marketing campaigns and promotions throughout the year.
Social media also will be used to direct consumers to Dole's retailer partners who host events or run promotions, Goldfield said.
This year, consumers also can expect to see Dole pineapples and other fresh fruit promoted through cross-promotions, movie tie-ins and summer events, he said.
Demos and promos
Demonstrations, cross-promotions and seasonal advertising are good ways to increase consumer purchases of pineapples, Goldfield said.
Demonstrations in particular are important in reaching consumers who might be reluctant to buy fresh pineapple.
"One of the biggest obstacles in purchasing is consumers' unfamiliarity or (lack of) comfort in cutting and using pineapple," Goldfield said.
One of the best ways to get them to try pineapple is to offer samples in the store. Offering recipes and demonstrating them in the store can be a "tremendous draw for consumers" who want ideas on how to use pineapples, Goldfield said.
Alan Dolezal, vice president of sales for Coral Gables, Fla.-based Turbana Corp., agrees demonstrations are vital.
Pineapples sell well at retail when they are priced low — around $1.99 or less each — but that might only stimulate one-time purchases.
"We'd like to see consumers get pineapples into their regular pattern of purchasing," Dolezal said.
A typical retail price for pineapple is $3.99 to $4.99 each, depending on sizing.
Offering fresh-cut pineapple can increase sales.
Dolezal said there's a trend toward more pineapple being sold at retail as fresh-cut products rather than as whole fruit.
Dolezal expects the fresh-cut trend to continue, especially because retailers often offer cored and cut pineapple at the same price they offer whole fruit.
World Variety Produce Inc., Los Angeles, which markets under the Melissa's brand, promotes pineapples as part of its tropical line.
Melissa's focuses on marketing South African Baby Pineapples and organic gold pineapples, though it can source conventional gold pineapples when needed, said Robert Schueller, director of public relations.
To increase sales of baby and organic varieties, Melissa's emphasizes holiday periods and offers promotional pricing. South African Baby Pineapples and organic pineapples tend to sell best during spring and summer, but because they are available year-round, they can be promoted at any time, Schueller said.
The South African Baby Pineapple is a single-serve size, so it's especially good for promoting in retail stores that cater to smaller households, Schueller said.
The baby pineapples often are cross-promoted with other tropical fruits or merchandised near displays of larger pineapples.
Chris Harris, director of sourcing category development, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Eden Prairie, Minn., said cross-promotions are part of his company's plans this year.
C.H. Robinson is gearing up for the Easter push and working with retailer customers on promotions. Its promotional programs are retailer-specific and might include promotional pricing or cross-merchandising.
One promotional opportunity this spring includes the use of a Tropicana Tropicals-brand gift bag as an incentive for consumers to purchase more pineapples, Harris said. Specific details have not yet been worked out, but promotions are expected to appear in time for Easter.
Tropicana Tropicals-brand pineapples are grown in Mexico. Robinson's Rosemont Farms brand of pineapples are grown in Costa Rica.
Hazel Kelly, client promotions manager for Frieda's Inc., Los Alamitos, Calif., said its Zululand Queen Baby Pineapples are good additions to tropical or standard pineapple displays. Frieda's also recommends working with the floral department to incorporate baby pineapples and other specialty produce into floral centerpieces.
"(The centerpieces) can then be merchandised in produce or floral departments for the 'wow' factor," Kelly said.
Pineapples from Mexico
Pineapple exporters in Mexico actively seek new distribution channels for their fruit, said Pablo Jiminez, marketing manager, Mexican Pineapple Exporters Association.
AMEP assists exporters by promoting Mexican pineapples via the internet, print media and in-store promotions, he said.
In addition to exporters, AMEP works with sales agents, distributors and marketers on promotions and educating consumers. Jiminez said AMEP develops market-specific strategies to promote pineapples grown by its exporter members.
Exporter members of AMEP are required to meet U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements for safety and quality, Jiminez said. All have documented experience in sales to international markets.
While Mexico doesn't compete with Costa Rica in terms of production volume, it can offer quality fruit, competitive pricing, safe production and effective distribution, Jiminez said.
AMEP's website, www.pineapplesfrommexico.com, highlights freshness, consistent supply, food safety and traceability as some of the benefits for U.S. buyers sourcing pineapples from Mexico.


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These songs were born between 1996 and 1997 while I was living at Anjalankoski, the village of Inkeroinen, where I wrote poems and listened to Gainsbourg late at night. The collection of these songs was originally released as a cassette by Culture organisation KuuMaa. Soon after this I began my first public performances as a singer/songwriter in my hometown Savonlinna. This was about a year before the formation of my Valumo orchestra. With the birth of new songs Raastinlauluja was left to fade in their own mist, until in spring 2002 we dug the old 4-track master tapes out of their dusty cardboard box and mastered them to a modern digital format. The patina of time has been cleaned up a bit, otherwise Raastinlauluja sounds as it used to... in all it's hollow beauty. Although only five years has passed I can still be proud of this album, and greatfull to Sami for his sincere enthusiasm which we can thank for this re-release. Enjoy.
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Examiner.com reports that author Tuan N'gai brings his Silence Equals Consent tour to Dallas this week. The author is using the tour to "challenge African-American gay people to collectively speak out against homophobia especially within black religious institutions."
His speaking tour makes two stops in town. According to the post, N'gai speaks Friday at the Resource Center at 6 p.m. and then Sunday at 2 p.m. at Living Faith Covenant Church.


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OXFORD, Ohio (AP) -- A chapter of a fraternity founded in 1855 at Miami University in Ohio has been suspended after authorities said members repeatedly engaged in hazing and other unacceptable behavior.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports (http://cin.ci/HH4RtN) officials at the national headquarters of Sigma Chi (KEYE) International say in a letter to university administrators that members of the chapter harassed, abused or humiliated others in recent years and that some had been accused of drug or alcohol abuse.
Representatives of the fraternity met last week with members of the chapter to inform them of the suspension. Officials say the chapter could be reinstated after current members graduate.
University officials say they support the suspension.
Sigma Chi has more than 240 active chapters in the U.S. and Canada.
Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer, http://www.enquirer.com


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Strong dairy product prices resulting in record milk prices continue into 2014.
The February Class III price was a record $23.35/cwt. and will be near that for March. The February Class IV price was a record $23.46/cwt. and will be near $23.60/cwt. for March. The February average U.S. all milk price was a record $24.70/cwt. and will average near $25/cwt. for March.
Compared to March a year ago the Class III price will be about $6.40 higher, the Class IV price $5.85 higher and the average U.S. all milk price $5.90 higher.
On the CME, cheddar barrels were a record $2.32/lb. back on Feb. 5. But by mid-February the price fell by more than 25¢ to $2.0625/lb., only to resume price increases. Cheddar barrels reached $2.16/lb. the beginning of March and as of March 19 barrels were close to the earlier record at $2.305/lb.
The situation is similar for 40-pound cheddar blocks. Cheddar blocks were a record $2.36/lb. on Feb. 4, fell by more than 25¢ to $2.105/lb. with the price rebounding beginning in March at $2.2275/lb., setting a new record on March 14 at $2.3625/lb. and, as of March 19 the price was $2.42/lb.
CME butter averaged $1.80/lb. in February and as of March 19 it was $1.905/lb.. Dry whey averaged 62¢/lb. in February and will average about 64¢ in March. Nonfat dry milk has been about $2.07/lb. February and March.
Good domestic demand for cheese and strong exports of cheese, butter and nonfat dry milk is a major factor for these record prices. Exports of dairy products set a record last year totaling 15.5% of U.S. milk production on a total solids basis. Exports above a year ago continued into January. Compared to January a year ago exports of nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder were 22% higher, total cheese had a new record at 46% higher, butterfat 136% higher, and lactose 3% higher. On a total solids basis exports were equivalent to 14.5% of milk production compared to 12.3% a year ago.
Domestic sales and exports have tightened stocks of dairy products. The latest stock report is for Jan. 31 stocks. Compared to a year ago butter stocks were 33% lower, American cheese stocks and total cheese stocks were both 2% lower. Nonfat dry milk stocks were 25% lower and dry whey stocks 8% lower.
Milk production is also a key factor for record prices. With corn prices around $4.50 per bushel compared to near $7/bushel a year ago, and alfalfa hay averaging lower for most parts of the country –except for some states like California and Texas – margins (returns over feed costs) are very favorable for milk production. But, milk production was flat the last two month of 2013, with milk production for the year up just 0.7% (adjusted for leap year).
January's milk production for the U.S. was up just 1.0%, and February's milk production was up 1.1%. Milk cow numbers, which had small increases last December and January ,did not increase in February resulting in February cow numbers slightly lower than a year ago at a -0.1%. Milk per cow was 1.2% higher than a year ago.
California's milk production continues to improve after production declining 1.3% last year. Compared to a year earlier California's milk production was up 4.4% in January and 5.3% in February. California has added milk cows and improved milk per cow. The severe drought is not impacting milk production at this time.
With much stronger milk prices and feed cost lower than a year ago (except for alfalfa hay) California dairy farmers are producing all the milk they can to pay down accumulated debt incurred from the crash in milk prices back in 2009 and high feed prices the fall and winter of 2012/13 from the drought of 2012. Idaho had fewer cows but higher milk per cow, resulting in a 2.6% increase in milk production. Milk production was up 2.2% in Arizonia and 3.2% in Texas. Both states had added milk cows and had improved milk per cow. New Mexico however, had 1.4% less milk all due to lower milk per cow.
Upper Midwest states continue to have lower milk production. Milk production was down 2.7% in Iowa, 2.3% in Minnesota and 2.0% in Wisconsin. Each of these states had lower milk per cow and, except for Wisconsin, had fewer milk cows.
Milk production was up just 0.2% in New York and down 0.2% in Pennsylvania and 3.7% in Ohio. Cow numbers were lower in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and milk per cow was lower in New York and Ohio. Of the 23 reporting states, eight had fewer milk cows, 10 had less milk per cow and seven had less total milk production.
Normally with the level of milk prices and favorable margins we would expect to see milk production increase as producers add milk cow numbers and feed for higher milk per cow. But, many producers are still recovering financially from the very depressed milk prices experienced in 2009 followed by the widespread drought the summer of 2012 pushing up feed prices from the fall of 2012, through the first half of 2013. So rather than expansions of dairy operations, some producers are paying off accumulated debt. Also dairy producers may be more cautious on expansions recognizing the milk prices will not stay at record levels for ever and feed costs can increase again.
Also last year a wet spring followed later by drought conditions in much of the Midwest reduced the quantity and quality of forages which appear to now be impacting milk per cow. The extreme cold this winter may also have added to some herd health issues.
But, as we move through the year we can expect milk production to pick up as milk cow numbers increase and milk per cow improves. Despite rather high slaughter cow prices, dairy cow slaughter thus far this year has been 9% below a year ago. With favorable margins, lower producing cows that normally would be culled are still profitable to milk.
Milk production is also improving in the major exporting countries of the EU-28, New Zealand, and Argentina with Australia the exception. So, more dairy products will be available for export. But, with current world stocks of dairy products rather tight and world demand remains strong led by China, it will take some time to rebuild stocks. U.S. exports may slow the last half of the year, but yet total 13% to 14% of U.S. milk production on a total solids basis for the year.
So, we can expect milk prices to average lower for the second half of the year, but no sharp decline in milk prices is anticipated. The Class III price, now over $23/cwt., is likely to be in the $20 to $19 range by early summer, and end the year near $18/cwt. If this holds, the Class III price for the year will average well over $19/cwt., compared the average of $17.99/cwt. last year. The U.S. all milk price will average over $21/cwt. compared to $20.01/cwt. last year. Current Class III futures are at levels that would support prices even a little higher than this.


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Did you meet your spouse at AU? Tell us about it!
A lucky few American University students graduate each year with not only a degree but also a lifetime partner. Some even return to campus to marry in Kay Chapel. And almost all invite their AU friends to the festivities, like Sarah Twomey-Mercurio, Kogod/BSBA '09, and Daniel Orr, SPA/BA '08 (pictured) -- who showed their Eagle pride with other alumni at their wedding.
Memorably, just this past May, Sam Miller, SOC-CAS/BA '12, proposed to Sarah Cooper, SPA-CAS/BA '12, on stage at graduation as she received her diploma. The YouTube video of the proposal went viral and appeared on the Today show and other local and national news.
We know there are as many as 2,500 more happy AU sweethearts, and we want to hear from you for our first-ever AU Sweethearts Social Media project. For three years, the Alumni Association has hosted an event on campus for AU couples, but this year we want to involve AU couples from across the country and around the world!
Tell us your stories and send us your photos. We will feature you and other AU couples in the next issue of Alumni Update and on our social media pages. You can fill out this form, tell your story (include a photo!) on our Facebook page, or share stories and photos on Twitter and Instagram using #AUSweethearts.
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Wading for the Answer
One might say that Nicholas Connor really knows how to go with the flow—literally. After a diverse array of professional experiences, this Wisconsin native landed in the laboratory of AU professor Stephen MacAvoy, where he is currently conducting research on the sources of pollutants in the Anacostia River.
Connor completed his bachelor of science degree in biology at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Like many students, he decided to travel after graduation, visiting New Zealand, Australia, Tasmania, Fiji, Hawaii, and California. When he returned stateside, Connor held a slew of jobs in a variety of fields that eventually brought him to American University, where he is pursuing an MS in environmental science.
Connor worked as a seasonal field biologist for the National Parks, holding positions as a black bear field researcher in the Great Smoky Mountains and completing population surveys of woodpecker, lynx, and goshawk at Helena National Forest. He also spent time in Alaska surveying pollock. "You know the 'Deadliest Catch' boats?" said Connor. "Picture those boats—only with fish, not crab." (A pollock is a fish whose tasteless meat is used as a filler in fake crab meat, chicken nuggets, etc.)
Connor said he enjoyed his time in the field, but after a few years, he was ready for a change. "Field biology is nice," he said, "but I was either living in the woods for five days or on a boat for 30 days at a time. I decided I needed a change."
Afterwards, Connor worked in surgical consulting for roughly five years. "It was more the medical part of science," Connor said. "I recently decided that it was too far away from the environment. I wanted to be able to do something that keeps me in the city but allows me to be working with the environment."
In looking at the industry, Connor realized that he was interested in environmental consulting, which encompasses areas such as risk assessment and remediation (e.g., cleanup of toxic waste) and typically requires an advanced degree.
"It all happened at the right time, because my wife was starting her residency at John Hopkins and we were moving," said Connor. "We just decided, 'Let's just be broke together."
Connor said that when searching for a master's degree program, there are many different degrees that allow you to focus on a lot of different areas. He was intrigued by the research going on in several different programs. One, in Rochester, focused on the developed environment and bordered on environmental engineering. Another, at UMD, looked at using vines and green canopies to save energy. Finally, at AU, his interest was piqued by MacAvoy's work with the Anacostia.
"All three of those were interesting to me, but I got along with Dr. MacAvoy best," Connor said with a laugh. "I liked him up front because he was the only one that actively engaged me. He said, 'Here's what I'm doing, here's what you could do, and I'd like to see you here.' He knows his stuff and he's really intelligent. He's really dedicated to working in the D.C. watershed area. This is a long-term project for him."
Although quite different from his experience as an undergraduate, Connor says he is enjoying his time at AU. He likes the smaller class sizes, and he has noticed how open and engaging the professors in the Environmental Science Department are. "I really see a lot of student access to professors, and professors are really willing to bring any student into the lab who is interested in their research and help them further their interests. I think that's one of the things I like most about AU."
Connor's research with MacAvoy focuses on the anthropogenic sources of pollutants in the Anacostia. Every one to two months, they go into the field to gather samples from three sites: one upstream, one midstream, and one downstream. Samples include water with particulate matter, sediment, and mussels.
The sediment samples are dried in an oven and put through an extraction process. Afterwards, they look for bacterial communities. If they can determine what types of communities are present, they can sometimes correlate the various communities to certain pollutants.
The water samples are filtered through glass filters. The suspended particulate matter is put through an extraction process and analyzed through gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.
Mussels collected from the three sites are dried out and subjected to the same extraction process. Since mussels are bivalves, they filter the water in their environment, and the materials that they filter are held in their tissues. When the fatty acids that make up the mussels are analyzed, differences can be seen between mussels living in different environments.
The results from these tests are compared to the baseline levels of organic carbon, nitrogen, and other materials in the Anacostia, which have been determined by MacAvoy in his research over the years. "Once you have the baseline," said Connor, "you can start to determine where the 'extras' are coming from."
Their research has some preliminary results, but Connor said it's too early for correlations. One of the things that he said is a possibility is that some of the increased sodium levels seen in the river could be coming from runoff on concrete. Increased nutrients, such as nitrates and phosphates, may be correlated with sewage, along with the high estrogen levels seen throughout D.C.'s waterways. Connor said he and MacAvoy are examining these questions: "How much of these nitrates are there in the system? How much could be coming from the sewage outflows, and how might they be affecting the organisms living in the river?"
After Connor completes his degree, he is hoping to get into environmental consulting by working with companies that do environmental risk assessments for industries.
"For example, if you are putting up a wind farm, before you put up the farm, you have to do surveys on how the turbines will affect the bat population," Connor said. "Or, if you're building a factory, you need to know how the runoff from the factory will affect a stream that runs through the property."
Connor says he would also like to get involved in the sustainability work done by these companies by putting up solar panels and green roofs, and finding ways to close energy loops.
"If I'm doing that in five years," he said, "that'd be great."


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Hey guys, been a while since i've checked in but I wanted to share a little info...
I sat down with Jermaine for about 15 minutes following the Clippers loss and we talked about where the heart of this problem is coming from. The issue Jermaine has right now is he hates the offense. Ok maybe hate is a strong word but it's broken. He feels teams have figured it out... That the coaches will call out a play and the opposing bench will call out exactly what is coming. Teams have been sending double teams as soon as Jermaine touches the ball in the post. It used to be they would wait until he started to make his move, and now they won't even let him do that. They are daring us to shoot and no one is hitting their shots. He said he has been trying to step out of the post and shoot but if he misses, we have no rebounders so our possessions are typically one-and-done.
It seems to me that our leader does not believe in our offense right now, which I think is saying something considering the offense is supposed to be built for him.
Also of note, I spoke with Donnie after the Clippers game and he said he's never been one to put a lot of stock in a single game but he was clearly concerned with the current slide. After the game he said it was one of those games where it makes you look at your coaches and players and everyone involved and ask "what the (bleep) is going on?"
He also said the team is already gearing up for the draft and my impression was that they are going to trade for a first round pick.
Edit: Here is most of the post-game with Jermaine. It's about 8 minutes long so give the file some time to load. Enjoy! http://www.absolutepacers.com/audio/JO.WAV