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Mendocino County Auditor-Controller Meredith Ford is questioning whether District Attorney David Eyster's plans for $315,000 of asset forfeiture money are allowable, causing his budget to show a large overrun while both of them wait for a legal opinion from the county's attorney.
Eyster spoke to the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Monday about the overrun, which he said would be a "negligible" $84,000 -- 1.9 percent of his total budget -- if he is allowed to use the asset forfeiture funds as proposed.
Second District Supervisor John McCowen asked for an explanation of why that figure had jumped to just under $400,000.
Eyster told the board he hadn't transferred the asset forfeiture money to his budget after the Auditor's Office had on June 25 -- "days before we were going to close this year's budget," -- told him the transfer was on hold while the office waited for an opinion from County Counsel Tom Parker about "whether these are allowable asset forfeiture expenditures, and/or, are we just supplanting the budget."
Eyster continued, "At this point, we're still waiting for the word from county counsel and the Auditor's Office as to what they believe the issue is."
Eyster said the Auditor's Office hadn't expressed such concerns for 10 years.
"We believe that what we're doing is legal and proper, and as of June 25, we were told there was going to be an opinion ... coming on this; it's still not here," Eyster said.
His fiscal analyst replied to the Auditor's Office, saying asset forfeiture had been transferred in past years with the Auditor's Office's authorization, and asking what the concern was.
"The issue with Mr. Eyster's use of asset forfeiture money is that the paperwork he supplied to my office showed that he wanted to use asset forfeiture money to pay for basically all of his office expenses," Ford told the board. "My initial read of the federal guidelines of the use of asset forfeiture money does not say that they are to be used for everyday operations."
She expressed hope that Parker had "done some research and can back me up or tell me otherwise."
Parker told the board he had received Ford's request to review the federal guidelines, and said while he'd been "derelict" in issuing an opinion, he'd spent some time during the summer reviewing the federal guidelines.
He continued, "I suspect to some degree that if you apply the guidelines, as vague as they are, some of the concerns of the auditor controller are not unfounded. But I cannot tell the board or the auditor controller as I sit here this minute exactly how far those concerns go."
Board chairman Dan Hamburg asked if the board could, in light of the ambiguity about the asset forfeiture money, still pass its budget.
Parker recommended, "in the interest of practicality," that the board approve Eyster's transfer requests.
"I think it's probably close enough to be all right, but I think there are some questions that could be made," Parker said. "If the county is ever audited ... by the federal government over the asset forfeiture funds, I would not want the county to find itself being dinged ... for the use of asset forfeiture monies that the feds might find were not properly spent."
Eyster said he wouldn't accept the transfer of the funds, as Parker recommended, until the issue is resolved. In the meantime, he said, his operations would not be compromised.
Parker said later that he would issue a legal opinion on the matter no later than Sept. 23.
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January 29, 2013
South Lake Tahoe police are looking for a suspect who reportedly attempted to rape a woman he picked up on her way back from the SnowGlobe Music Festival.
The 25-year-old victim became separated from her friends before midnight on New Year's Eve, South Lake Tahoe Police Detective Jeff Roberson said. She was reportedly walking back along Johnson Lane between Al Tahoe Boulevard and Highway 50 when she accepted a ride from the suspect in a pickup.
The suspect, who was unknown to the victim, promised to drive her to the residence where she was staying, according to a press release. He drove for 10 minutes before parking and then attacking the victim, the release stated.
During the struggle, the suspect was able to pull down the victim's pants but the woman managed to escape, police said. The victim, who is not from the area, fled through neighborhoods unfamiliar to her before finally reaching her friend's house, according to the release.
The police department waited to release the information about the attempted rape until law enforcement could determine that the incident was not related to the Alyssa Byrne case, Roberson said. Byrne's body was found Jan. 4 behind a snowbank on Pioneer Trail. Police do not suspect foul play but are still waiting for a full autopsy.
South Lake Tahoe police also had to coordinate with an out-of-area agency, he said.
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The suspect was driving an older white Ford pickup truck with a manual transmission and black cloth seats. He was described as a 25-year-old white male, about 5-foot-7, with a skinny build. His hair was brown and wavy, and he had about a week's worth of facial stubble, according to the release.
The victim said the suspect told her he was not from the area, according to Roberson.
SLTPD asks that anyone with information on the subject call the police at 530-542-6100 and refer to case number 1301-0029. Secret Witness can also be reached at 530-541-6800.


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I've made this tasty chili with leftover turkey, ground turkey (like you see in the photos), and even leftover chicken, and all the versions were delicious. Whether or not you need it for a Thanksgiving leftovers idea, this is a great chili recipe to add to your collection, but please, please, please don't skip the lime juice. That's the secret ingredient that makes this chili over-the-top good.
(Ground Turkey or Leftover Turkey and Pinto Bean White Chili with Lime was updated with better photos, November 2014.)
Leftover Turkey (or Ground Turkey) and Pinto Bean White Chili with Lime
(Makes 4-6 servings, recipe created by Kalyn)
1 onion, diced into small pieces (about 1 cup diced onion)
2 tsp. olive oil (plus more for sauteing ground turkey if using)
2-3 tsp. minced garlic
1 can diced green Anaheim chiles with liquid (4 oz. size, or use a 7 oz. can if you like it spicy)
1 T dried cilantro (optional but recommended)
1-2 tsp. ground cumin (I used 2 tsp., but I love cumin)
1 tsp. Mexican oregano (I wouldn't substitute Greek oregano for this, but you could use dried marjoram)
1/2 tsp. ground Epazote (optional but recommended)
2 cans pinto beans with liquid
1 quart (4 cups) homemade turkey stock or homemade chicken stock (or use canned broth)
1 cup water
2 cups diced leftover chicken or turkey or 1 lb. cooked ground turkey
3 T fresh squeezed lime juice
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
grated Monterey Jack cheese or Four Cheese Mexican Blend for serving, optional
fresh chopped cilantro or sliced green onions for serving, optional
If you're using the ground turkey, add that and simmer 15-30 minutes longer. If you're using diced leftover turkey, add that but simmer only 5-10 minutes more. (If you cook the chili too long after you add the diced turkey, the meat breaks apart too much.)
Add fresh lime juice and season to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper right before you serve the chili. Serve hot, with grated cheese melted on top and sprinkled with fresh chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.
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Low-Carb Turkey Casserole with Mushrooms, Mozzarella, and Cauliflower Rice ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
Turkey White Chili ~ Simply Recipes
Leftover Turkey (or Chicken) Shepherd's Pie with Garlic-Parmesan Cauliflower Topping ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
Chicken or Turkey Fried Rice ~ The Perfect Pantry
Slow Cooker Lemony Turkey (or chicken) Soup with Spinach and Orzo ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
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Several wet weather systems gave hope to producers across the southern Plains and into the Gulf Coast states. Though these systems improved the nation's overall drought by a few percentage points, it did little else to ease the magnitude of the intense drought felt by many in the heartland.
Currently, 58.87 percent of the contiguous United States is in moderate or worse drought, according to the latest Drought Monitor released on Thursday. This is down slightly from last week's report of 60.26 percent.
With 77 percent of Nebraska covered in exceptional drought, it continues to be the hardest-hit state in the nation. This week also marks the 20th consecutive week with little change to drought conditions in the state. The last time Nebraska reported a lower percentage was in August, when just 23 percent was experiencing exceptional drought.
Other states – Kansas (35 percent), South Dakota (31 percent), and Oklahoma (39 percent) – also reported high percentages of exceptional drought. The drought has also now slowly drifted to the west, including Colorado and Wyoming, where at least 50 percent of each state is in extreme or worse drought.
Though some areas of Texas, primarily those along the Louisiana border, recorded up to an inch of rain over the last week, little improvement was made in the Lone Star State's drought. More than half of Texas is in moderate or worse drought, with pockets of extreme and exceptional drought popping up and expanding all across the state.
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In an interview with Reuters, experts suggest that it could become a near-term problem for agricultural states in the region and a possible long-term challenge of millions of Americans.
"Everyone is wondering whether this dry weather is the new norm ... or an anomaly that will soon pass," said Barney Austin, director of hydraulic services for INTERA Inc, an Austin, Texas-based geoscience and engineering consulting firm, told Reuters. "We all hope for the latter, but it's hard to tell."
How long the drought will persist is uncertain, though many expect it to last well into 2013.
"The drought will persist through May with warm temperatures and below-normal rain in the western half of the Midwest," Joel Widenor, the director of agricultural services for Bethesda, Maryland-based Commodity Weather Group LLC, said in an interview with Bloomberg. "About 50 percent of the Midwest will remain in drought condition."
Other meteorologists, including those who spoke at the Kansas Commodity Classic this week, aren't as positive. In an article from AgProfessional, Dave Relihan, chief meteorologist for WIBW Radio, said that he doesn't expect the drought ot ease anytime soon and it shows little signs of weakening. Relihan believes that July and August will once again be stressful for fall crops. Read, "Don't expect drought to end anytime soon."


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Dog bites landed about five people a week in Epsom and St Helier hospitals' A&Es in the first half of this year.
The hospital trust said that between January and June, the emergency departments treated 125 dog bite wounds.
This comes after a steep rise from 244 cases of dog bites in total in 2012 to 325 in 2013.
Dr Ruth Charlton, joint medical director at the trust, said: "Although the vast majority of dogs are very sociable and make great companions, they can be frightening and it can certainly be very distressing to be attacked by one.
"I would like to reassure the public that whether it's an overly-playful nip from a family pet, to a more serious attack from another animal, our highly competent medical staff have the knowhow and resources to treat our patients."


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Create a Care Package for Students Away from Home
New teachers, courses and classmates—they're all part of going back to school. But for some students, going to school also means leaving home for college or boarding school. Whether your children are near or far, surprise them with a personalized care package to let them know you're thinking of them when they're away from home. Show your support and get them motivated with these fun care package ideas.
Super snacks for study breaks
Late study nights call for extra fuel for the brain. Help your kid make smart choices by popping smarter snacks into their package:
- Trail mix is ready to eat, and travels well in their backpack.
- Baked snacks, such as vegetable chips, which are healthier than fried snacks. Even better - 100-calorie baked snack packs.
- Low-calorie energy bars, another portable and storable snack.
Creature comforts
After a long, stressful day of classes and quizzes, a box of goodies from home makes it easier for students to unwind and refresh.
- Games and movies. Card games or brain-teasing 3-D puzzles help keep those synapses firing. And for a much-needed study break, include a couple of DVDs and some popcorn.
- Cozy blanket. Pamper them with a soft, inviting blanket to curl up with at night. Bonus points for throwing in socks in their school's colors.
- Personal items. They won't miss them until they're gone—so help them stock up on items they'll always use, such as deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, floss and a roll of quarters for the laundry machine.
Tools for better learning
School supplies don't have to be boring. In fact, some school tools can even be kinda cool!
- Label personal belongings with Avery I.D. Labels. Use them to create personalized bookplates to identify textbooks, notebooks and other property.
- Create a calendar to keep track of activities with Avery Magnet Sheets. Kick off the school year with these nifty calendars and activity magnets.
- Write on! Send an assortment of Avery HI-LITERS®, pens and markers so they can capture all those brilliant ideas.
Ready to ship the contents of your personalized care package in style? With bright, white Avery Shipping Labels with TrueBlock™ Technology, you can reuse an old cardboard box by using the labels to cover up handwriting or old labels underneath.Your shipping information will be clearly visible and your box will look practically new again. Your child will be enjoying his care package before you know it!


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Just what we needed: Forecasters say some areas of state could get 6 inches of snow Saturday
Better enjoy that sunshine while it lasts. The end of the week will likely bring another snowstorm, which will drop 2 to 4 inches of flakes in much of the state and up to 6 inches in some pockets, according to the National Weather Service.
A National Weather Service snowfall forecast map posted on the Web this afternoon shows much of Eastern and Central Massachusetts gettting 2 to 4 inches of snow. Amounts taper off to 1 to 2 inches on much of the south coast, and the outer Cape and islands, as well as the Boston area and the coast north of Boston.
A small area in Central Massachusetts could see 4 to 6 inches, the map said, while smaller amounts are expected farther west.
"This is not going to be any kind of a blockbuster,'' said weather service meteorologist Charlie Foley said. The snow is expected to begin at 3 a.m. Saturday.
Areas south of Boston have already seen accumulating snow following weekend's Blizzard of 2013. Two to 5 inches fell across the South Shore, the Cape, and the islands Wednesday night.
"When you get into a pattern of storms hitting a certain area, that persists,'' Foley said.
Prior to Saturday's potential snow, the Bay State will see mild weather and mostly clear skies, featuring highs in the low 40s today and the upper 40s Friday. Saturday night will herald the beginning of Arctic air, which will grip the state through next week, Foley said, with daytime highs in the upper 20s and overnight lows dropping to the teens.
Meanwhile, as efforts to clean up from last weekend's storm continue, the next week has the hint of yet another storm, Foley said, though it is too early to know how much snow could fall.
Forecasters say rain is expected Tuesday across the shores and coastal plain, with snow toward the interior.


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Edward Enfield has only ever had one garden, but his dealings with it have extended over half a century. He came to his three quarters of an acre knowing nothing about growing anything, and this book is an account of his horticultural successes and failures, inventions and frustrations, discoveries and developments. With wry humour, he leads us through the thorny subject of roses, counts the blessings of keeping chickens, and exposes the perfidy of gardening copywriters, while offering wise and witty tips on how best to enjoy the fruits of your labour.
©2011 Edward Enfield (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
Love having someone read me a story. Fires in the hearth, rain on the roof, sunny days and surf. Good friends, good food and J S Bach.
"loved this"
Like all of Edward Enfield's books I have read or heard, this is a little gem. Imagine perhaps you have an uncle or grand dad who has wonderful tales to tell about being alive and the simple joy of living. Not about spies or earth shattering love affairs, this is more about the joy of real asparagus and green beans and the kind of life each of us could live if we wanted.
"Mildly funny from someone completely out of touch"
It was funny in some places, but if the author really believes what he is saying in relation to much of his gardening advice, its really quite dubious. He has some good stories, Bill Wallis' performance is (as always) superb, it makes a mildly interesting listen, but I wouldn't recommend purchasing it if you have something else on your list.
"Loved every bit of this book"
Wonderful, humorous practical and tidy tips I will remember. Best gardening book I've listened to in a very long time.
"Gardening with Edward Enfield ?? - Delightful!!"
The recently released audiobook, Growing to a Ripe Old Age: 50 Years in the Garden, by Edward Enfield, is a delightful, witty and very humorous work which regales us with anecdotes of 50 years of gardening in his 'rather large' 3/4acre garden. Edward Enfield (father of comedian Harry Enfield) was a British Assistant Director of Education before making a life change, in 1994, to work as a radio and television presenter, newspaper columnist and author of radio plays, travel diaries and autobiographical works. His latest work, this gardening reminiscence, is built on the "successes and failures, inventions and frustrations that have brought the garden to its current very satisfactory state". Enfield starts by admitting that his main gardening management strategy is 'delegation' and the tales that follow indicate delegation to both his wife and a series of professional gardeners at different times! Each chapter takes a wry look at significant gardening subjects such as roses – the process of planting a rose comes after the process of choosing it; the minimalist garden – I never thought of anything along this line until it was too late; enemies and strategies – there are two main types of wasp killer, the one that works and the one that doesn't; the herbaceous border – a present from each to the other for their 50th wedding anniversary, (along with a professional gardener to look after it); and more. On the subject of 'organic' gardening he is quick to point out that even the early proponents of the natural approach were not averse to the "slaughtering of insects, on a large scale", and goes on to give the recommended recipe for nicotine insect spray (how can this be so very different to just using DDT!). His exclamation on the horrors of "the netting and grinding up of fish to make a fertiliser we can very well do without" is quite hilarious.
Growing to a Ripe Old Age... is also available in print but the charm of this story is in the telling.
"a peaceful book"
Pleasant summer ramblings
His wife and the bonfires
It made me want to get out into the garden but with a comfy chair and a glass or two of something chilled.
If you like this try a book titled One man and his dig.
"very enjoyably."
I have read several books by Edward Enfield and enjoyed all they offer both a good story and are never short of a dry witty remark.
"Wonderful Gem of a Book."
Wonderfully English, calm, witty and wise with gentle humour. Bill Wallis, with his art of reading with emphasis and dry humour in all the right places is the icing on the cake. Mr Enfield is the knowledgeable companion I'd like to garden with, he tells you all the things from his experience that you wish you'd known years ago, and shares it generously and with warmth. I can't rate this audio book highly enough.
"Funny and informative"
I found this a delight to listen to and funny throughout. The gardening tips , advice and ideas were great.
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Q. I specify the materials used by a commercial painting contractor. One of our customers owns several coal-fired power plants, and one of his plants is adjacent to a river. He wants to use an anticorrosive paint to coat the structural steel and the rail track on the conveyor that transports coal from coal barges tied up at the dock to the plant storage bin. We have been looking for an online solution as to what paint to use on the steel structure and the steel rail tracks of the conveyor system. Can you offer any solutions to this problem? —K.S.
A. If the structure is already in place, your customer could paint the structural steel using either a zinc silicate followed by an epoxy primer or a two-component zinc-rich epoxy primer, but not the rail track surfaces. If it is a new conveyor system, not yet installed, the structural steel could be pretreated by phosphatizing, galvanizing or painting using a zinc silicate primer. The zinc silicate primer must be applied directly to the metal. In either case, the metal must be prepared by degreasing and sand blasting to remove any rust and oily soils before painting. After applying the prime coats, any high-quality topcoat such as an acrylic, polyester or polyurethane enamel will provide long-lasting protection.
On the bearing surfaces of the steel track, where the steel wheels contact the rails, however, nothing other than a coating like Teflon or a polyamide will last for any length of time without wearing off.


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Process I/O: Great gadgets galore
Senior Tech Editor Rich Merritt takes a look at recent developments in I/O, wiring and terminals and concludes that it looks like we might be emerging from the new product doldrums.
FOR THE PAST several years, we have complained loudly about the dearth of real new products. Thanks to the worldwide recession, reduced research and development monies at vendor companies across the board, and falling product sales, what we've been seeing in these monthly product roundups have been slightly warmed over versions of last year's products. Few companies have spent development money on new, truly advanced products.
Instead, many companies just change the color scheme or install a gold-plated screw on last year's gadget, call it a new product, and send us a press release. In years past, we would ignore such products, because we don't like to publish products that are more than a year old (yes, we can tell). These product roundups are supposed to be limited to all the new products in a given niche announced in the past year. This lets you see how products have developed and identify any trends.
Alas, for the past couple of years, we've had to run the "gold-plated screw" products, just to fill these pages. In some cases, because of the lack of products in a category, we've had to (blush) run last year's products again.
In this month's roundup on I/O, wiring and terminals, we finally get to see some ingenuity and cleverness at work, as vendors seem to have broken out of their new product doldrums and are starting to generate great gadgets galore. As near as we can tell, what you will see on the following pages and on our web site are all new products, not warmed-over versions.
Wireless, Ethernet and fieldbus products dominate the scene, as vendors have been scrambling to make their products fit into the digital world. Nearly every I/O product in this roundup has either a wireless, Ethernet or fieldbus connection. A few even have advanced capabilities: one power switching relay controller has a built-in web server, and one DeviceNet device allows remote diagnostics.
Several of the new terminals and connectors work with fieldbus. To make your job a little easier, one company offers a 24-hr delivery service for wiring, cordsets and connectors, while another offers a design-build service for custom enclosures and wiring.
Product Roundup: I/O, Wiring and Terminals
Wireless Profibus DP
The 905U-G-PR provides wireless extension of Profibus DP LANs with secure Firewall isolation and security data encryption. The wireless Profibus extenders are available with both Profibus Master and Slave functionality, connect to a Profibus DP LAN at full bus speed of 12 Mb/sec, and can transmit more than 20 miles line-of-sight, or up to one mile in a congested plant or factory environment. Elpro Technologies; 866/713 4409; www.elprotech.com
Wireless Communications
The WirelessDIN system provides an interference-free link for monitoring and transmission of critical data. Using the license free 902-928 MHz ISM band with spread spectrum frequency hopping technology, the transmitter and receiver units are DIN rail mountable for installation in a control cabinet or can be installed in any of the company's fiberglass, stainless steel, or cast aluminum enclosures. Adalet; 216/267-6864; www.adaletwireless.com
Wireless Signal Conditioner
Model 3001(ISAC-1) load cell signal conditioner combines the functions of a load cell calibrator, weight indicator, signal conditioner and wireless transceiver. It can be retrofit to any existing scale installation or any other sensors with mV outputs. An embedded program provides the functions of a typical weight indicator, set point driven digital I/O for simple process control, load cell diagnostics, and wireless communication to Bluetooth enabled PDAs and laptop computers. Sensor System Solutions; 949/855-6688; www.corp3s.com
Air/Gas Flowmeter Goes Wireless
A wireless communication option for the ST50 Flowmeter lets field technicians obtain measurements, make setting changes and read trouble-shooting codes from a PDA without ever having to open the instrument. The wireless IR link also eliminates the need for proprietary programmers, which simplifies maintenance and reduces the overall cost of use. It comes with user interface software for downloading into any Palm-OS based PDA. FCI; 800/854-1993; www.fluidcomponents.com
Wireless Ethernet I/O Network
The WLM Wireless Link Module provides wireless connectivity between remote field sites at data rates up to 100 Mbits/sec. The bi-directional, spread spectrum wireless module employs Intelligent Spectrum Frequency Hopping technology and 32-bit CRC error correction for secure communications. Available models support Ethernet or serial communications, and operate at FCC license-free frequency ranges of 902-928MHz or 2.4-2.483GHz. Moore Industries-International; 818/894-7111; www.miinet.com
DeviceNet Slave
DRT2 smart DeviceNet slave monitors I/O status and network communications status, allowing users to remotely monitor and diagnose such common problems as low network voltage, communications errors, and short circuits for connected devices. When combined with the company's Configuration Software, users gain the ability to connect and monitor the factory floor network over an Ethernet connection without the need of any control programming or interruption. Omron Electronics; 866/88O-MRON; www.omron.com/oei
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A VIOLENT criminal may have struck twice in a matter of days after a second knife-point robbery over the weekend The Co-op store, in Moredon Road, was targeted by a man who is believed to be the same one who carried out a similar robbery at the McDonald's restaurant on Great Western Way in the early hours of Friday.
During Sunday's incident, the man walked into the shop shortly after 9pm and brandished a knife which he used to threaten staff.
He then jumped over the counter, took the money drawer from the till containing approximately £600, before running off down Church Walk South and then through the adjoining alleyways.
A passer-by gave chase but lost sight of him on Cheney Manor Road.
The suspect is described as a white man, in his late 20s wearing a black jacket, yellow trousers and blue and white trainers.
It is possible that members of the public may have seen the suspect outside the store, loitering around for up to 15 minutes before the incident.
The franchisee of McDonald's, Paul Booth, confirmed that staff have been receiving help following the attack.
He said: "My restaurant team and I are offering our full support to those staff members affected by the shock of the incident and we are co-operating fully with the police in their inquiries. "In instances such as this, the safety of our customers and employees is our top priority."
A Midcounties Co-operative spokesman said: "As this is an ongoing police investigation we cannot currently comment on the incident."
These robberies follow another stabbing, over the bank holiday weekend when an 18-year-old was stabbed in the head four times following a heated argument. It is not linked to the other two events but has led to concerns knife crime in Swindon is rising.
Superintendent Andrew Carr, of Wiltshire Police said: "We would reassure the public that knife-related crimes in Swindon are very rare. When they do occur we conduct a robust investigation as well as providing support to the victims, "Our neighbourhood policing teams are visiting a number of shops that would be considered vulnerable at this time to warn them of the dangers.
"Until this suspect has been arrested we would ask all shops to remain vigilant and train their staff how to react correctly. We would ask that people do not tackle the suspect and leave that to us."
Anyone with information on either of the two incidents is asked to contact Wiltshire Police immediately on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.


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Peralta might not be caught exclusively by Maldonado
PHOENIX -- The Wily Peralta-Martin Maldonado battery worked well in the second half of 2013, but the Brewers are open to a new catching rotation this year, manager Ron Roenicke said.
Maldonado is the Brewers' defensively sound backup catcher, and pairing him with the rookie Peralta made sense because they share a first language, had worked together for years in the Minor Leagues, and because Maldonado's tough-love style helped keep Peralta's emotions from getting the best of him. Starting catcher Jonathan Lucroy mostly caught the other four starting pitchers.
This season could be different.
"I don't know. We've talked about it," Roenicke said. "We really liked Maldy working with 'Yo' [Yovani Gallardo] yesterday, and we talked about that a little bit. It's different depending on the needs of that pitcher.
"With Peralta last year, we thought it was the personality of Maldy being able to control the emotional guy. It changes with everybody else. There's some guys that you'd like to match up because that pitcher will never shake off a pitch. So who's your better game-caller? It changes year to year by the personnel you have in there.
"Our two catchers, both of them bring us something different. Maldy, I thought, was important last year with Wily. Now Wily may be at a stage this year where he doesn't have to have Maldy back there, especially if there's a left-handed pitcher going that night. The way Luc hits lefties, maybe it's a better idea to get Luc in there. But we need to get Wily going on a roll, and once he's on a roll, I don't think it really matters who catches him."
Peralta has said he began offseason workouts earlier this year to avoid the slow start that has marked many of his professional seasons. He pitched two scoreless innings against the A's on Thursday, and without revealing the exact numbers, Roenicke said Peralta's "velocities were ridiculous for this early."
"And I didn't think he was overthrowing," Roenicke said. "He threw some good sliders, some good changeups, which he's working on trying to get more into his game this year. I thought he was pretty impressive."
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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As investors, we should not be putting a great deal of emphasis on institutional investors and their whale accounts. The fact is, thanks to a robust research budget and contact network, these accounts have probably gotten in at a significantly cheaper level than you've been able to do. Do these "institutional accounts" move the market? Obviously. Is a read-through of Investor's Business Daily helpful in determining which stocks the big guys are nibbling? Yep. It also makes stock selection a wee bit easier when you study whale allocation in terms of sector and style.
But there are two primary parts of investing in which I put my faith: companies and their actual results. These are what set the path for whales their top accounts and price action, as this is a truth-teller in real time. It's then wise to take these focus points and bolt them on to a healthy inspection of the larger macroeconomic picture. I think that, if you approach the market in the manner, it's put up or shut up time right now.
With earnings season dying down, it will be the job of the macro developments to carry the market tally; the stories shared have to be strong enough as to counteract the return of global headline risk (loosely defined as "headwinds").
Bottom line: Here is why I have decided not to clear out of bear country:
● Consumer staples were the best-performing sector last week. It's as if investors reached for 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds near 2%, and equity yield, instead of expressing appetite for sending stock valuations higher. Boo.
● Upward velocity in the market has moderated. Granted, this isn't a major red flag. In fact, it's somewhat healthy -- if stocks kept climbing like a hot air balloon, it would raise the risk for a material 10% correction, as opposed to the miniature ones every dude on the Street is trying to predict. On the same token, it does tell a tale of buying exhaustion. The only catalysts I see from here until early March -- when we'll get the next employment report -- are negative ones that could feed the bear debate.
● The number of declining issues increased as the week progressed.
● I do not believe that January retail sales, February Empire State, and February Michigan sentiment will support investors hunting for a "new leg."
● France and Italy gross domestic product releases have the chance to toss fuel on the fire that Europe has refused as a headline risk.
Stock Research, Made Simple
Like a Transformer, there is always more than meets the eye when it comes to a company's earnings release day. Let's subject video-game publisher Activision Blizzard (ATVI) to prove this point. Its stock price soared 11% following the release of a very strong holiday quarter, fueled by its "Call of Duty" title and interactive plastic toys called Skylanders. The market seemingly loved the quarter, choosing to ignore commentary on Activision's 2013 release schedule that was a bit more cautious than the norm.
Naturally, the short-term minded Mr. Market also failed to price in the mother of cautionary comments below from CEO Bobby Kotick. This is what justifies spending 30 minutes reading an earnings-call transcript:
"Another thing that we are concerned about is, as you start to see Internet-enabled televisions and the App Store reach the television with more -- with a much larger base, it's very hard for us to compete against free. I think there are challenges even at the $0.99. And so to the extent that you see a lot more Internet-enabled televisions, we're going to have the start thinking differently about the content that we would deliver to those Internet-enabled televisions."
How I tore this apart:
● Internet-enabled televisions are available now, and Activision has seen early indications of an increased competitive threat. After all, you can download five family-friendly party games for $5.
● The above budding trend could lead to an all-out attack on the videogame industry's profit margins if, for example, Apple (AAPL) releases a television. Imagine touching the TV to download five family-friendly party games. That ease of use will almost make a casual gamer forget about traditional, packaged videogames, as well as console titles extended to wireless platforms. Remember, casual gaming has been resigned to handheld devices, with modest impact to the traditional gaming industry.
● Activision is currently unprepared for the seismic industry change -- which may cause it to be more conservative around the distribution of its free cash flow.
My top 2013 pick from the sector remains Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) due primarily to the future earnings benefit of "Grand Theft Auto 5". However, by no means is this a three-to-five-year buy-and-hold stock call -- not in an industry that is poised to get uprooted. This, by the way, is why I believe all three publishers will be acquired by traditional media companies during the next console cycle. (Their franchises could be used to release movies, for example.)


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Not only is Christmas in the air this time of year, but talk is also swirling about energy independence for the U.S. The revolution in economically exploiting unconventional plays has produced a glut of natural gas and steadily rising oil production. Even the sober International Energy Agency forecasts that U.S. production will overtake Saudi Arabia in seven years, and that North America will be independent in 10. Before we pop the champagne, however, let's listen to an independence "bear." Just as with any great stock thesis, you should study the bear case in order to ensure your research is thorough.
Here is the challenge in North America: While there are far more reserves of hydrocarbons locked in the shales than there are in the depleting conventional plays, these reservoirs are smaller than the latter and begin declining far sooner than do large conventionals. That means the pace of drilling must accelerate in order to sustain production, let alone grow it. Industry consultant Arthur Berman, of Labyrinth Consulting Services, recently made the case that we won't be able to drill quite fast enough to offset rapid decline rates. He says that, while U.S. production will grow, independence is unlikely. His full presentation is here (PDF); I will share a few slides to illustrate his points.
Berman's first example is the prolific Eagle Ford shale in Texas. This play has ramped from essentially nothing in 2008 to production of more than 500,000 barrels of oil per day, with more than 3,000 producing wells. However, without an increase in wells, the play will start to decline at a 42% annual rate, based on the performance of current wells. Berman calculates the need for 800 new wells per year, which should cost about $8 billion annually. This is only to replace the 150,000 barrels per day that will deplete.
Similarly, the exciting Bakken shale is now producing 573,000 barrels a day from more than 4,800 wells, but it faces a 38% annual decline rate. The Bakken drillers must find 182,000 barrels per day of new supply, which Berman calculates will need nearly 1,500 new wells annually at a cost of $17 billion. He pointedly makes note of the Sanish-Parshall field, which is considered a "hot" play at the moment. That field started production in 2006, and is already declining at 15% per year despite the drilling of additional wells.
Berman's conclusion is that the laws of diminishing returns have not been repealed. The best plays will be discovered first, and then additional drilling will find progressively more marginal reservoirs. This is not to say the shale revolution is over by any means; it is a great source of new energy supply for years to come. Berman's point is that, based on the experience of current depletion rates, the completion of new wells will have to accelerate for years in order for U.S. production to actually overtake that of the Saudis.
My point is that this is excellent news for the oilfield service names, such as Halliburton (HAL), Schlumberger (SLB) and a host of others. Those stocks have had a lousy year as exploration activity has slowed in the face of low natural gas prices and an oil decline from the peak. However, the longer-term outlook is exceptionally bright. North American exploration activity will not diminish anytime soon. In fact, it will probably accelerate. For investors with a three-year outlook, now may be an ideal time to start building positions in these names.


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Dorn Congratulates Class of 2012 on ACT Results
Washington students finished with the nation's fifth highest average composite score
OLYMPIA (August 22, 2012)—Washington 12th graders have again outscored
the national average on the ACT exam in the 2011‒12 school year, according to
numbers released by ACT today.
Washington's average composite score was 22.9, which was the nation's fifth
highest, behind students in Massachusetts (24.1), Connecticut and New Hampshire
(23.8), Maine and New Jersey (23.4) and New York (23.3) and tied with Rhode
A "composite score" consists of four content areas: English, reading, math
and science. Scores are scaled from 1 (lowest) to 36 (highest). This year's
national average composite score was 21.1.
Just over 21 percent of Washington 12th graders (13,929) took the ACT in the
2011‒12 school year, a record for ACT participation in this state.
"Our scores and participation rate on national assessments continue to rise,"
State Superintendent Randy Dorn said. "The students who take these tests are
planning for their future and performing at a high level."
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Who Loves the Sun?
I once met a vegan who ate plants because they were closer
to the sun. His reasoning: if plants get power from the sun, animals eat
plants, and we eat animals or their byproducts, we get shortchanged in the sun
department. By simply eating plants, therefore, he figured would close the gap and be fortified
with much more solar energy.
Luckily, the universe has finally come to its senses and
allowed cheese-lovers like myself an opportunity to harness the power of the
sun in a less calcium-deprived way: solar panels.
It's hard to think of a better way to power a tiny house. After
all, you can get sunshine pretty much anywhere you bring your home. Install a
panel or two on the top of your house and boom! Good to go! Or, you can try my personal favorite and use a plug
and play system. This way, you can place your panels wherever you'd like.
(See also: A Tumbleweed in the Sun)
Given the small scale of a Tumbleweed, a little
energy goes a long way. On a sunny day you've got yourself a pretty bright
little space already, and you'll probably want to spend your hours basking
outside on whatever gorgeous piece of land you're currently calling home. Then,
when the sun moves on to power another hemisphere, you tap into your stored
supply of solar juice, turn on a couple light bulbs, plug in your two or three
necessary electronics, and live it up.
That said: yes, the sun is great, and with some smart
investments, we should be able to do all we want electricity wise. But the
first way to save money and help our earth is to scale down our usage in general. Just because the sun shines fairly
reliably doesn't mean we should go crazy with it- after all, our usage of
electricity goes beyond what's powering our devices. We have to think about who is making
them and how, what they're contributing to on a larger scale, and if we
actually need all of them on a regular basis.
Start by figuring out what uses the most power, then figure out if there's another way you can swing it. For instance, an electric water heater will use a good amount of electricity. Instead, why not try a simple passive solar water heating system?
You can read about how Laura decided which appliances made the most sense here.
In a tiny house, you'll probably find it easy to realize exactly how
little you need- the rest will seem like clutter in no time. So live simply
with solar power, and live simply with your solar-powered devices. But more
importantly, get out and run around in that sun!
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Whooper Boosters Hope For A Better Winter
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas' most famous endangered bird is on its way back to its winter home, and supporters everywhere are hoping it's a better year for the whooping crane. Federal biologists report that whooping cranes have begun their fall migration from Canada, with arrivals on the central Texas coast anticipated within the next couple of weeks.
Texas' winter flock of whooping cranes represents the last remaining "natural" flock of whooping cranes in the wild. The birds summer and nest in northwestern Canada in Wood Buffalo National Park, but spend winters in and around the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas.
Once numbering only 21 birds on earth, the species reached a population high last winter of 270. However, the flock experienced higher-than-average mortality last year, as 23 cranes died over the course of the winter. Refuge biologists attributed the high mortality to lower food and freshwater availability associated with the severe drought of the last two years. Canadian biologists report that reproduction on the nesting grounds was also lower than usual this summer, and, with only 22 chicks sighted in August, it is unlikely the species will reach a new high this year.
Such "slowdowns" in the recovery of the species are not unprecedented, according to Lee Ann Linam, at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wildlife biologist.
"Over the course of the whooping crane's long, steady recovery, we have seen a dip in population numbers every 10-12 years," Linam said. "The important thing is whether we continue to provide high quality habitat for the species to begin its growth in population again."
Linam reports that the last drop in population occurred in 2000-01, when the flock dropped from 180 to 176. However, 2008-09 was unusual in the amount of mortality that occurred on the wintering grounds. The majority of losses usually occur during migration.
Because of the importance of the migration period, Texas citizens are asked to be on the watch for whooping cranes migrating through the state. The cranes usually pass through a migration corridor in Texas that extends from the Texas panhandle eastward to Dallas-Fort Worth and southward to the wintering grounds on the central coast. The majority of the cranes pass through Texas from late October through the end of November.
Whooping cranes are the tallest birds in North America, standing over four feet tall. They are solid white in color except for black wing-tips that are visible only in flight. They fly with necks and legs outstretched. During migration they often pause overnight to use wetlands for roosting and agricultural fields for feeding, but seldom remain more than one night. They nearly always migrate in small groups of less than 4-5 birds, but they may be seen roosting and feeding with large flocks of the smaller sandhill crane.
Whooping cranes are protected by federal and state endangered species laws, and Texans can help safeguard this national treasure by helping to prevent harm or harassment to whooping cranes. Anyone sighting a whooping crane is asked to report it to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at (800) 792-1112, extension 4644 or (512) 847-9480. Sightings can also be reported via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Additional aids to help people identify whooping cranes can be found on the TPWD whooping crane Web page and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service migratory bird Web page. Information about nature tourism opportunities to view wintering whooping cranes can be obtained from the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Web site or the Rockport Chamber of Commerce Web site.
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text: Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer is this year's winner of the Nobel Prize in literature. Transtromer has been mentioned as a candidate for the award for years. His work often walks a line between concrete reality and dreams — he's worked as a psychologist and social worker in addition to his writing.


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Fujikawa returns to DL with right forearm strain
CHICAGO -- Cubs reliever Kyuji Fujikawa was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right forearm on Monday for the second time this season.
The right-hander, who was on the DL from April 13 to May 10 with the same problem, had to leave Sunday's game in the ninth inning. He said after the game the pain was similar to what put him on the disabled list earlier this season. Sunday was his seventh appearance since coming off the disabled list.
"We're cautiously optimistic that it's going to be the same thing he had before," Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said. "We'll find out more tomorrow."
Fujikawa will undergo an MRI on Tuesday.
The Cubs' game against the Reds was tied at 4 when Cincinnati had two on and two outs in the ninth against Fujikawa. The right-hander said he felt some soreness on the first pitch to Joey Votto, who drew a walk.
Athletic trainer Ed Halbur then went to the mound, and Fujikawa was removed from the game. Kevin Gregg got Brandon Phillips to fly out and end the inning and also pitched the 10th, picking up the win in the Cubs' 5-4 victory.
Fujikawa has a 5.25 ERA in 12 games this season, giving up seven runs over 12 innings.
The Cubs' bullpen is already short-handed with Shawn Camp on the disabled list because of a foot injury.
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Body LanguageLanguage brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
Answer the following with parts of the body. The first one is free!
1. A strong box (chest)
2. Heard in congress while voting
3. Baby cows
4. A shellfish
5. A unit used to measure distance
6. Scholars
7. Part of a shoe
8. What every builder must have
9. Something made by whips
10. What soldiers carry
Answer2. Eyes and nose [Aye's and No's]
3. Calves
4. Muscle [Mussel]
5. Feet
6. Pupils
7. Heel [Sole and tongue are also acceptable]
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Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1953, David Rivard is the author of Sugartown (Graywolf Press, 2005); Bewitched Playground (2000); Wise Poison, which won the 1996 James Laughlin Award; and Torque (1987), which won the Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize and was published by the Pitt Poetry Series.
Rivard's honors include two grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and fellowships from the Massachusetts Arts Foundation and the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown. He has also received the Celia B. Wagner Award from the Poetry Society of America and a Pushcart Prize.
David Rivard is Poetry Editor at the Harvard Review and teaches at Tufts University and the Vermont College MFA in Writing Program. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.


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Treatment of Lambert-Eaton Syndrome With 3,4 Diaminopyridine
Expanded access is currently available for this treatment.
Verified May 2017 by David Lacomis, University of Pittsburgh
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Jacobus Pharmaceutical
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First received: October 8, 2009
Last updated: May 4, 2017
Last verified: May 2017
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The purpose of the study is to provide expanded access (compassionate use) of 3,4 diaminopyridine to patients with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS).
|Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
|Drug: 3,4 diaminopyridine
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|Expanded Access What is Expanded Access?
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|Treatment of Lambert-Eaton Syndrome With 3,4 Diaminopyridine
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Intervention Details:Detailed Description:
Drug: 3,4 diaminopyridine
3,4 diaminopyridine up to 80 mg daily in divided doses
Up to 15 patients over the age of 18 years with a diagnosis of LEMS are eligible to enroll if they are medically stable. They may receive 3,4 diaminopyridine in addition to other treatments and standard of care investigations for LEMS under supervision of the primary investigator. Safety laboratory studies and EKGs will be obtained.
The study has been approved by the University of Pittsburgh IRB. There is a local Data-Safety Monitoring Board.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of LEMS
- Over 18 years old
- Medically stable
- If female and premenopausal, have a negative urine pregnancy test prior to starting the 3,4 DAP, and, if premenopausal, be willing to practice an effective form of birth control such as "double-barrier contraception" during the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Known sensitivity to 3,4 DAP
- History of past or current seizures
- History of severe asthma
- Believed by the investigator to be unable to comply with the protocol
- Unable to provide informed consent
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00994916
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00994916
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|David Lacomis, Professor of Neurology and Pathology, University of Pittsburgh
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|NCT00994916 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|October 8, 2009
|Last Updated:
|May 4, 2017
Keywords provided by David Lacomis, University of Pittsburgh:
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
3,4 diaminopyridine
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
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Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Nervous System
Nervous System Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System
Nervous System Diseases
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neuromuscular Junction Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases
Immune System Diseases
Potassium Channel Blockers
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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As interest rates paid on term deposits come tumbling down, those looking to earn decent income with minimal risk to their capital are scratching their heads.
Only two years ago, investors could earn 6 per cent, compared with just less than 4.5 per cent now. And the first $250,000 an investor has in term deposits with a bank, credit union or building society is guaranteed by the federal government. But if the Reserve Bank cuts the cash rate even more, as expected, then term-deposit rates will also fall. To do better than term deposits, investors are going to have to take some risk with their capital.
But by carefully selecting investments and diversifying, perhaps via a managed investment, they can cut the risks substantially.
The port of call for those who want absolutely no risk to their capital, but with a higher interest rate than term deposits, is an online saver account. Interest earned on such accounts can be at least half a percentage point above the 4.5 per cent earned on term deposits.
The accounts are also covered by the government guarantee, and the money is available at call. But to earn the higher interest, investors have to meet some conditions and the marketing tricks can be pretty slick. Online savers typically pay a bonus interest rate on top of the base rate. But the bonus rates usually apply for only the first four or six months. After that, the interest rate reverts to the base rate, which is usually more than 3 per cent but can be zero. Conditions to earn the bonus rate can include that a minimum amount is deposited each month, or withdrawals are limited to a certain number. Some have fees, such as for account keeping. Corporate bonds
To earn even higher rates of interest – more than 5.5 per cent, say – higher-quality corporate bonds can be a good way to go. Investing in a corporate bond means lending money to a business that makes interest payments in return. At the end of the term, all the capital is repaid. The risk with a corporate bond is that the company gets into trouble and might not be able to pay all the interest, or return all the capital at the end of the term.
Corporate bondholders stand before shareholders in the queue to get repaid if the company fails. Usually, the higher the credit-worthiness of the company, as determined by its credit rating, the less the company has to pay on its bonds to attract investors. A problem with buying bonds direct is that big investment amounts are usually needed. Fixed-interest brokers can generally sell corporate bonds to investors who are prepared to invest a minimum of $50,000 a bond. Bond funds
Unlisted managed funds, in which the fund manager holds a portfolio of Australian government and corporate bonds and perhaps some global corporate bonds, can be a good way for small investors to get instant diversification for a small amount of money. Most funds require an initial investment of only a few hundred dollars, and have regular savings plans in which money can be deposited into the fund automatically. As the interest rate on 10-year Australian government bonds is only about 3.5 per cent, bond funds will need exposure to higher-paying corporate bonds to achieve returns that are better than term deposits. Lower credit quality bonds can pay more than 7 per cent, and a bond fund is likely to have limited exposure to these to help boost returns.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are being listed on the Australian sharemarket almost every week. Most ETFs are index trackers, meaning their return matches the market returns they are mirroring. ETFs cover all sorts of markets such as the gold price, the biggest 200-listed shares on the Australian sharemarket, and specific sharemarket sectors such as resources.
There are at least half-a-dozen ETFs that track higher-yielding Australian shares, including a couple that track the higher-yielding financial services sector dominated by the big banks. ETFs are traded like any shares, and management fees are generally lower than for managed funds. Equity income funds
Income share funds have made a return as fund managers seek to satisfy the demand by investors for income. These are managed funds that invest in higher-yielding Australian shares. The funds have done well because the "grossed-up" yield (after the benefit of imputation credits) on the Australian sharemarket in the past year has been almost 6.5 per cent. The research manager at Morningstar, Tom Whitelaw, says income investors have to be comfortable with the fact that though the funds are investing in higher-yielding shares, they are still investing in the sharemarket, with its associated risks.
Investors could bypass the fund managers and their fees and buy the shares of the big banks and Telstra themselves. That is what many income-seeking investors have been doing, and it is the reason the share prices of most of the big banks and Telstra have risen strongly in the past year.
The chief economist at AMP Capital Investors, Shane Oliver, says Australian Real Estate Trusts (A-REITs) are worth considering. These are trusts listed on the Australian sharemarket that invest in a spread of retail, commercial and industrial property, or specialise in one of these sectors. Before the global financial crisis, they were regarded as one of the main alternatives to investing in cash.
"Of course, it all fell apart when the GFC exposed the reality that the sector had become highly geared and focused on non-property-related activities," Oliver says. But the sector has come back with a yield of about 5.5 per cent, he adds. And investors in the sector have enjoyed very strong capital gains over the past year.
"Gearing levels have fallen and the sector has gone back to its knitting, so to speak," Oliver says. Investors could look at some of the bigger listed A-REITs, or a property securities fund that invests in A-REITs. The risk-versus-return trade-off is about the same as for income share funds, Oliver says.


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Colorectal Cancer Survivor Discussion- Charleston, SC
Fight Colorectal Cancer & Colon Cancer Coalition
Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM (EST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Fight Colorectal Cancer would like to invite you to join a small group of colorectal cancer survivors for an in-depth discussion to find out your opinions and to learn from your experiences from diagnosis to the present.
This is an informal and confidential discussion to help us learn how we can improve our educational programs for patients, caregivers and families. We would like the opportunity to ask you your opinions about what you think is needed for patients, after being diagnosed, while in treatment, and after treatment is over. Every participate is unique and helpful to us as we explore new ways to support and provide education to patients and their families.
As this is a 3 hour discussion, if you register, we do need you to participate for the entire discussion. We sincerely appreciate your time and commitment in the fight against colorectal cancer. Space is limited to a max of 25 attendees.
**Lunch will be provided. For survivors traveling, accommodations will be provided for up to one night. If you are bringing a guest please RSVP for your guest and due to space we are limiting each person attending to one guest.
When & Where
Magnolias Restaurant
185 E Bay St
Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM (EST)
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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, and Fight Colorectal Cancer demands a cure.
Fight Colorectal Cancer is the leading colorectal cancer advocacy organization in Washington, DC, empowering survivors to raise their voices, training advocates around the country, and educating lawmakers and pushing them for better policies.
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Taveras' window of opportunity closing
JUPITER, Fla. -- The window of opportunity for Oscar Taveras to play his way onto the Opening Day roster appears to have closed after his latest setback with a hamstring injury.
Taveras arrived in Florida a longshot to leave as a member of the 25-man roster. Those chances slimmed further when he had to sit out the first week of Grapefruit League play while trying to convince the Cardinals that he trusted the stability of his surgically repaired right ankle.
Now a tight right hamstring has kept him off the field since he took three at-bats on Saturday.
"It's not possible without him being healthy," manager Mike Matheny said when asked about Taveras still being considered for a Major League roster spot. "He needed to come in and have everything go right in order for that to be a possibility. It's definitely something that's holding him up.
"We kept saying that we needed to see him healthy before we could make any determination. We say the same thing right now. We just thought we had crossed that hurdle and hopefully were where we could just watch him play on a consistent basis. Now we're held up again."
Matheny did not project when the Cardinals expect Taveras to receive the clearance necessary to play again. It does not appear that will come soon, however, as Taveras ran at -- in Matheny's estimate -- only 50 percent intensity during workouts on Monday. The Cardinals had challenged him to try to push to about 75 percent.
"I think he's a little tentative now," Matheny said. "Guys who have had injuries that haven't healed up right, they typically are a little more hesitant to push it."
Medical tests have shown Taveras' strength to be OK, but the Cardinals do not want to push him further than he is comfortable. When Taveras sprained his ankle last May, there was some speculation that he could have returned earlier than he did had he not been so hesitant. The Cardinals eventually pushed him before later determining that the injury was severe enough to require surgery.
The Cardinals, Matheny said, have been pleased with Taveras' work ethic and effort this spring.
"There has been a lot of work to make sure he's getting all the strength and doing all the running," Matheny said. "It's not like he came out on the field without being prepared. We had a very rigorous set of things we needed to get accomplished and how to go about it, and something just didn't click right in the game the other day."
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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Birmingham Best Inn
A very warm welcome awaits you at the Birmingham Best Inn Hotel and Restaurant, conveniently located less than 15 minutes from Birmingham city centre, 8 miles from Birmingham City Football Club, Airport & NEC exhibition centre!
Its central location makes it an ideal venue for conferences, weddings or other celebrations or as a base to explore the local area.
We pride ourselves on a reputation in the Birmingham for exceptional service, fantastic dining and an all encompassing, unique hotel experience. Behind the entrance, youll find a labyrinth of intimate alcoves and meandering corridors intertwined with contemporary monochrome, rich colours and characteristic features.
30 minutes free WIFI after that 3£ for 24 hours.
Check in: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Check out: 7:00 am - 11:00 am
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- 24 Hour Reception
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Situated on the Hagley Road in Birmingham, the Birmingham Best Inn Hotel is perfectly positioned for those looking for a base for business or pleasure. Just 10 minutes from Junction 2 and 3 of M5, 15 minutes from Birmingham City Football Club, 25 minutes from the NEC and Birmingham International Airport.
Nearest Train Station: New Street Train Station ( 2 miles)
Nearest Bus Stop: opposite Hotel
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Dr. Siegert perfects the formula for aromatic bitters – "AMARGO AROMATICO" to use in his medical practice as Surgeon General to the armies of Simon Bolivar. He resided in the town of Angostura in Venezuela, this town is now called Ciudad Bolivar.
By 1875 the family business moves to Trinidad, now being run by Carlos, Alfredo and Luis Siergert sons of Dr. Siergert - company called Dr. J.G.B. Siegert & Hijos. Bitters manufacturing commences in a small factory in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Angostura bitters now being sold internationally. Read more...
Carlos Siegert died leaving Alfredo Siegert and his youngest brother, Luis, in possession of the formula and the firm. By 1904, Alfredo Siegert was appointed purveyor of Angostura aromatic bitters to the king of Prussia and in 1907 to King Alfonso XIII of Spain. In 1909, the partnership of J.G.B Siegert & Hijos was converted into a public limited liability company registered in England. In 1912 the company was appointed purveyors of AAB to his majesty King George V.
Angostura Bitters (Dr. J.G.B Siegert & Sons) Limited was formed on August 30, 1921. In 1992, the company changes its name to Angostura Limited which name it retains to date.
Trinidad Distillers Limited is established, a state of the art multi-column commercial distillery located in Laventille. Although rum blending began as far back at the 1900s by the Siegert's, the company stepped up its expertise in 1936 when Robert Siegert, a qualified chemist joined the company. Additional skills were added in 1942 when Albert Clyde Gomez, a sugar technologist joined the company, and in 1944 when Thomas Gatcliffe, an industrial chemist joined the company all now in place to position the company as a leader in the manufacture of fine rum.
The company appointed manufacturers of Angostura aromatic bitters to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This followed the 1952 appointment of as manufacturers of Angostura aromatic bitters to His Majesty King Gustav VI Adolph of Sweden.
Trinidad Distillers Limited (TDL) now largest non-oil exporter in Trinidad & Tobago winning the Prime Ministers' Exporter of the year trophy in 1972 for bulk rum exports. Angostura rum brand White Oak successfully marketed in Trinidad. By 1973, Fernandes Distillers Limited is acquired. In 1985 Angostura Limited became the proud recipient of a National Award, the Humming Bird Gold Medal, for its contribution to industry in Trinidad and Tobago, the first company to be so honoured.
The CL Financial Group, acquires 78% of Angostura Holdings Limited. Company engaged in series of international drink company acquisitions. By 2003, CL World Brands is formed to market and distribute rum and bitters internationally.
Domestic rum marketing positioning enhanced, new packaging and premiumisation strategy leads to super sales performance. Company now an established niche player in the international rum market and wins many rum awards globally. Angostura aromatic bitters still the global leader now sold in 165 global markets.


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THANKSGIVING IS COMING! THANKSGIVING IS COMING! Holy crap that snuck up on me! Is it really next week? Where on earth have I been this past month!? A veggie coma perhaps?
Your blogland Thanksgiving recipe bombardment is surely reaching it's peak right about now, but would you mind terribly if I add something super easy to the mix? It won't take up the prime real estate that is your oven space… It won't even require the stove-top or the microwave. Just grab your crockpot and the ingredients below and walk. a. way.
Cran-Apple Crockpot Cranberry Sauce
Crockpot Cranberry Sauce
Yield 2 heaping cups
Hello easiest recipe of life! Save on oven and stove top space by making this delicious holiday staple in the slow cooker!
- 2 cups of fresh cranberries
- 1 cup of dried cranberries
- 1 large honeycrisp apple, diced [around 2.5 cups - skin optional]
- 1 medium orange [enough for 1/2 tsp of zest + 1/4 cup of juice]
- 3 TBSP honey [plus a smidge more, to taste]
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- a teeny pinch of salt
- Grate the zest from your orange until you have about 1/2 teaspoon of zest, then slice and squeeze out 1/4 cup of juice.
- Add your zest and juice along with all the above ingredients into your slow cooker, cover, and cook for 2 hours on high or 3-4 hours on low.
- I made a point to stir it every so often, if only for the mere excuse of licking the the spoon and filling the house with the smell of amazing cinnamon apple cranberry deliciousness.
Courses side dish, sauce
no crockpot? no problem!
Clear some space and whip this up on the stove top! Add the ingredients from above to a small-medium saucepan and cook on medium heat, covered. Stir often to prevent sticking and use a fork or wooden spoon to help smoosh the berries as they start to heat up! You can even crank up the temperature a teeny bit more to help the sauce along, just babysit it if you do, stirring at frequent intervals. Super simple! =)
Ohmygosh! And if you manage to squirrel away any leftover cranberry sauce, you totally have to make this:
Though if you're like me, you need to make a second batch of crockpot cran sauce so you have enough. Ok a third. I heart it so.
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The Blaugrana leave out three Spain internationals for their Liga trip to the New Los Carmenes stadium this evening, with one eye on their upcoming European fixture against Milan
The Catalan side face AC Milan in the first leg of their last-16 clash at San Siro on Wednesday.
Javier Mascherano replaces Puyol at centre-back, while Adriano slots in at left-back and Alexis Sanchez starts alongside Lionel Messi and Pedro in an attacking three.
Xavi and David Villa miss this game due to injuries, with the latter admitted to hospital earlier this week because of kidney pains.
Granada name an unchanged team from the group that beat Deportivo La Coruna 3-1 on February 9, with Fran Rico and Dani Benitez still unavailable because of injuries.
Odion Ighalo leads the home side in attack as they try and make it three wins from three under new coach Lucas Alcaraz.
Granada (4-2-3-1): Tono; Nyom, Inigo Lopez, Mainz, Siqueira; Recio, Rico; Torje, Aranda, Nolito; Ighalo
Subs: To follow
Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdes; Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Adriano; Thiago, Busquets, Cesc; Alexis, Messi, Pedro
Subs: Pinto, Montoya, Puyol, Alba, Song, Iniesta, Tello


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Astus wrote:Jinzang wrote:Practicing without a teacher is stumbling around in the dark.
What is it specifically that only a living teacher can tell but not scriptures? Also, what makes a teacher? Suppose my friend's brother learnt sitting meditation in an Austrian zendo and then from him my friend learnt it from him and from my friend I. Is my friend a Zen teacher then? And what if I just watched a video on meditation? Would I be stumbling in the dark?
Without a teacher the training cuts no ice. You just cannot get around it. Meditation doesn't mean jack unless you are being confronted with your fears and put through the wringer on a daily basis. Sure, life puts you on the precipice a couple of times, but a good teacher will put you through it far more frequently. Even in the more sedate traditions, they can be extremely rough - I know the Thai forest monks are very hard on the new monks for a few years until they get "softened up". In Zen there are the "fearful shouts and blows". In a traditional training they have a thousand or so years experience in knowing just how far they can push an individual before they crack - and a person on their own just can't recreate that.


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Before the changeover I could easily tell which threads I had read and which ones had new comments in them because of the colored icon. This still happens but it seems that it stays that way forever. For example, before If I was away from the forums for a week, nearly every subtopic would be full of new stuff. If I only read half of them, and came back a couple hours later it would only flag stuff from those couple hours as new. Now, threads never get unflagged, which makes it hard to see what topics have been active recently.
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January 21 may signify President Barack Obama being sworn into office for a second term, but many people are tuning into the inauguration ceremony simply to see what beauty products and ensembles first lady Michelle Obama will be wearing. The POTUS may run the show, but Michelle certainly takes the cake in terms of fashion and style. Most recently, the fabulous first lady has made a few updates to her beauty and hair routine, and ladies everywhere may want to learn the secrets of her beauty success.
Bring on the bangs
One of the more dramatic updates Michelle has displayed in the recent weeks is a set of big, bold and beautiful bangs. The stylish first lady made headlines for the change and you might want to go after a similar "wow" factor.
Bangs are certainly not for everyone, but that doesn't mean you can't revamp your locks in another way. If you're fearful of trying bangs, you could perhaps opt to lighten or darken up your looks - always consult with your stylist before making changes, as he or she will be able to help you find a right hue or style.
You could also go for a more subtle update by simply switching up your hair products to ones that boast health benefits. Purchasing a product like Steiner Rehab Hair Therapy for Damaged Hair might be a good start as the cream works to nourish and strengthen your locks, while repairing damage caused by heat styling.
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It's no easy task being in the public eye, since reporters and gossip sites are always trying to catch celebrities looking their worst. Luckily, Michelle Obama has figured out the key to looking great is using the right anti aging skin care products. Using certain creams and moisturizers can go a long way in protecting your skin from the signs of aging, while working to keep you looking as young as you feel.
You can enhance your own complexion by investing in anti-aging product likeLa Thérapie Crème Nourrissante Pour Les Yeux Nourishing Anti Wrinkle Eye Cream. This lightly textured cream helps soften wrinkles and crow's feet around the eyes, while nourishing the skin and offering antioxidant protection. Making sure your skin stays baby soft is also a must in the fight against wrinkles. Washing your face with a product like Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial Wash is a great way to look your best. The wash simulates the skin's natural cell renewal cycle, helping to smooth and refine your complexion.
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Mattel provides a packaged look at WHIPLASH, their next Masters of the Universe Classics action figure. The "Evil Tail-Thrashing Warrior" goes on sale August 15th on Mattycollector.com.


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LAKEPORT -- The proponents of the effort to recall Lake County Sheriff Frank Rivero submitted their third set of draft petitions for county election officials to review Wednesday.
The group, dubbed the Committee to Restore Integrity, previously filed two blank copies of its petitions for approval on April 3 and Monday, but errors were found in each set, Lake County Registrar of Voters Diane Fridley said.
The problems included incorrect punctuation, wrong wording, inconsistent numbering and other formatting issues, Fridley said.
County election officials have 10 days to complete their review of the latest pair, but Fridley said she expected to be done by Wednesday afternoon.
The proponents can only begin collecting signatures after the Registrar of Voters' Office approves the petition for circulation.
The committee seeks to oust Rivero, who was elected to his first term in November 2010, because its members argue he has acted dishonestly, engaged in unethical behavior, alienated other law enforcement agencies, failed to live up to campaign promises and dishonored the sheriff's office.
In his written reply to the recall effort, Rivero denied allegations of dishonesty, accused the proponents of untruthfulness and touted several specific accomplishments during his term in office. The sheriff's response would be included as part of the petition.
A successful recall petition would need 7,026 valid signatures from registered Lake County voters.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Jeremy Walsh is a staff reporter for Lake County Publishing. Reach him at 263-5636, ext. 37 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow his court coverage on Twitter, @JeremyDWalsh or #Rivero.


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We present you the King Stampede 5 Year Anniversary Capsule Collection. The brand took an interesting route with the collection. The designer describes it best himself.
"The 5th year Anniversary Capsule contains hand picked graphics that we brought back to the drawing board for a re-edit. The designs we picked from were not "best sellers" or "classics", in fact most of these went overlooked when they were initially released. The Graphics in this capsule are the ones that meant the most to us as designers. The ones which reminded us that we were not like other brands and that in fact we were doing exactly what we set out to do. This one as always was made for the harvesters. Thanks for 5 years !
—Jim Farsetta (Design Director)"
The collection will be hitting stores beginning of next week. Now check it out after the jump.