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It may be time to take a closer look at the longer term outlook for U.S. corn exports. Export sales so far this year total just a little more than 500 million bushels, only about half as much as was sold at this time last year and even further behind the five-year average.
The current USDA export forecast for 2012/2013 is at 950 million bushels. This would be the smallest export total since the 1971/72 season, but back then world corn trade was 36 million tonnes, compared to about 90 million tonnes now. U.S. corn supplies are tight and prices are high, but a big rebound in corn exports even when prices are lower may not be in the cards.
With the soaring use of corn for ethanol over the past decade, the export side of the market has kind of been ignored. But with corn-based ethanol reaching the upper limit of the Renewable Fuels Standard, the market is going to need to find another source of demand growth. Unless some new domestic use surfaces, the pressure will be on boosting exports.
World corn trade has increased significantly in the last decade, rising from about 76 million tonnes in 2002/03 to about 100 million last season. This year trade will be down to around 90 million tonnes due to tight supplies and high prices. However, the U.S. has not been able to take advantage of the increase in world trade.
U.S. exports are falling. We exported an average of 1.6 billion bushels during the last five years, including 2012/13, compared to more than 2 billion bushels in the five previous years. Over that time our share of world trade has dropped from more than 60 percent to just 34 percent last year and less than 27 percent is forecast for this year.
The U.S. is losing market share to three countries; Argentina, Brazil, and Ukraine. Argentina has long been an important factor in the world corn market, accounting for roughly 10% of world trade all the way back to the 1960s. However, in the 2000s their share rose to about 15% and it is even higher so far this decade. But the real competition is coming from Brazil and Ukraine, two countries that weren't historically big corn exporters.
Brazil and Ukraine each accounted for less than 1 percent of world trade in the 1960's through 1990s period. Now these two countries together account for more than 1/3 of total world trade. An important question for the future of U.S. corn exports is – Can these two countries continue to increase production and exports?
Both Brazil and Ukraine have increased corn area significantly in recent years. Just since 2010 corn area in each of these countries has increased by more than 4 million acres. If we expand to the 2000 to 2012 period, the increases are 6 million acres for Brazil and almost 8 million acres for Ukraine.
The fact that both of these countries have substantial room for further expansion suggests that the U.S. may have a tough time regaining the market share we have lost over the last decade or more.
With the memory of the extremely low 2012 U.S. corn yield fresh in mind, it is difficult to think about how big exports need to be if/when yields return to trend. At least based on the current RFS, U.S. corn used for ethanol is expected to level off around 5.3 billion to 5.4 billion bushels. Other food, seed and industrial use is about steady at 1.4 billion bushels.
For now let's assume that feed use rebounds to around 5 billion bushels, which would be a big increase from the 4.45 billion bushels expected this season. Under those assumptions, domestic demand is around 11.8 billion bushels.
If we assume that after 2013 corn acreage settles back to around 92 million acres, with about 85 million harvested at an average trend yield of 165 bushels per acre, production will still be about 14 billion bushels. Even these rough numbers indicate we'll need to export 2 billion bu. or more to keep from building huge carryover stocks. And that export level is more than double the exports this season.
If we further assume that world corn trade will rebound to about 100 million tonnes (just short of 4 billion bushels) in the next couple of years, the U.S. market share has to rebound to 50 percent.
The four countries, i.e. the U.S., Argentina, Brazil and Ukraine account for about 85 percent of total world trade. So all other countries (besides the U.S) currently account for about 70 percent of world trade. Clearly it will be a challenge to wrest a big part of market share from these export competitors.
It may be time to take a closer look at the longer term outlook for U.S. corn exports. Export sales so far this year total just a little more than 500 million bushels, only about half as much as was sold at this time last year and even further behind the five-year average.


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Muskingum College broadcasters earn journalism society awards
The national chapter of the Society of Collegiate Journalists recently recognized several Muskingum College broadcasters with awards of excellence for their work at WMCO 90.7-FM, the college radio station.
First place in the category of Sports Broadcast-Radio was awarded to Muskie Sports Blast, with Tony Vonville '06, Brett Schmied '06, John Raymond '05 and Chrissy Stragisher '07.
Second place in the category of Sports Broadcast-Radio was awarded to John Glenn vs. Martins Ferry, hosted by Raymond and Stragisher.
First place in the category of Best Commercial, Promotion and Public Service Announcements-Radio was awarded to Tad Caudill '07, Jason Miller '06, Ryan Miller '05, Vivan Somdutt '05 and Eric Vajda '08.
Second place in the category of Broadcast Features-Radio was awarded to Beyond the Headlines: Racial Tensions, hosted by Kolet Buenavides '07.
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In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by naphazoline ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in All Clear). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
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Touching Base: A Message from the Chief September 8, 2013
Dear Community Members and Department Personnel:
Our Community:
On August 17, I attended a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Court of Honor for four young men from Pasadena. The Eagle Scouts are members of Troop 27 and the court of honor was held at the First United Methodist Church. Family and friends watched as the scouts received BSA's highest award. Approximately 1 out of about 500 scouts achieves this significant award (Photos @PPDChiefSanchez).
On August 20, I attended a Vision 20/20 meeting, which was held at the Flintridge Center. I spent my time with Flintridge Center's Executive Director, Jaylene Moseley, and 20/20 representatives talking about the Pasadena Police Department's 2013 Use of Force and Personnel Investigations. The 2013 data (January – June) is posted on the department's webpage at: http://cityofpasadena.net/Police.
On September 3, Pasadena Police Sergeant Lomeli, PhD. provided keynote remarks at the Pasadena Lion's Luncheon, which was held at the University Club. Sergeant Lomeli highlighted many of the youth programs offered by the Pasadena Police Department, including PAL, Explorers, YAB, Junior Public Safety Academy, and others. Please feel free to explore the Pasadena Police Department's Webpage at, cityofpasadena.net/Police, for more information on these programs.
On September 4, the Pasadena Elks hosted a Police and Firefighters Appreciation Luncheon at the lodge. The event was very well attended by Pasadena Police, Fire, employees, Volunteers, and Elks members. This is the second time the Pasadena Elks Lodge has hosted our local first responders (Photos @PPDChiefSanchez).
On September 4, the Pasadena Police Department's Community Relations Section hosted a group of Taiwanese Students at the police building. Police Specialist Jurado and Officer Ordonez facilitated the build tour for the students. The visit, which was coordinated by Pasadena Vice-Mayor Robinson, introduced the students to local government, cultures, and cuisines. The trip was sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) (Photos @PPDChiefSanchez).
On September 5, Pasadena city staff, elected officials, and community members attended a ceremony at the Pasadena Tournament House to hear the announcement of the 2014 Rose Parade Grand Marshal. In front of a pack house, Tournament President S. Jenkins announced that Vin Scully would serve as the parade's next Grand Marshal (Photos @PPDChiefSanchez). Local broadcast news covered the announcement: http://ktla.com/2013/09/05/vin-scully-named-grand-marshal-of-tournament-of-roses/#axzz2e2yHQzrW.
Pasadena's Finest:
On August 5, I received an email commending several Pasadena Police personnel for their exceptional professionalism, maturity, and sound judgment during a "man with a gun" investigation. The Pasadena community member wrote, "… I just want to say that I thought your department did a great job on the incident on N. Hudson Avenue. The responding officers were professional, thorough, swift and as quiet as they possibly could be given the circumstances…" At the conclusion of the incident, which lasted for about 2 hours, one subject was detained for mental evaluation. No weapon was located. Personnel included: Sergeant Afsharian, Officers Hammerstrom, S. Rappuchi, Hamblin, J. Calderon, Reep, Buccholz, Vandergrift, and Yoo.
On August 9, I received a letter from Burbank Police Chief Scott LaChasse commending the Pasadena Police Department for their efforts during the recent visit of the President of the United States to the City of Burbank. Personnel included: Sergeant Ortiz, Officers Blanchard, Blumenthal, De Sylva, Karg, Klotz, and Marquez.
On August 17, Pasadena Police Explorer Post 19 competed in the Police Explorer Games, which were held at Trask Camp in Monrovia. Several PPD employees went to encourage and support our explorers. The team competed in 11 police scenarios, and at the end, ranked 5th (overall) out of 22 teams. Post members included: Explorer Sergeants Gray and Hunter, Explorer Corporals Jones, Nolasco, and Jilkivorkian, and Explorers Barajas, Chaver, Hernandez, Orsoto, Alzaga, and Velazquez. Advisors include: Lieutenant Calatayud, Corporals Thompson, Gomez, and Russo; Officers Harris, Thomas, Schwab, Burris, Riley, and PS White. PPD personnel who assisted with training prior to the games included: Officers Gurrola, Blanchard, Locklin, Cass, and ID Tech Padilla. Game Judges included: Corporal McDonald and Officer Rappuchi. Also special thanks to Ms. Flor Braxton (parent of one of our explorers) for assisting with the games for the entire weekend.
On September 4, I received an email from a Pasadena community member commending Commander C. Russ and PS C. Murphy for their concern and professionalism during a follow-up investigation. The author wrote, "… I want you to know that Commander Russ and Officer Murphy were both exemplary in their dealings with me and my husband, and they count have been more helpful and respectful…"
On September 5, I received an email from Pasadena Human Services & Recreation Administrator Wormely commending several Pasadena staff members. Administrator Wormely wrote, "… I truly enjoy working with your command staff and the officers that patrol the city. They have always been courteous and have extended their support to me/Human Services & Recreation Department.
On September 6, I received an email from Sunset Oaks Neighborhood group commending Pasadena Police Lieutenant Clawson for his presentation at a recent neighborhood meeting. The author stated that Lieutenant Clawson's presentation helped neighbors communicate better with one another.
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On August 29, Pasadena Police Detectives assigned to the Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU) participated in "Operation Thumbs Down," along with law enforcement personnel from the US Marshalls, California Department of Corrections, and other police agencies. Detectives arrested about 35 suspects for narcotics and other felonies following an 18-month investigation. The local media covered the story: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=9223789; http://www.abc7.com/apps
On September 1, at about 1:10 a.m., Pasadena Police Officer Alvarado responded to a missing person investigation in the 50 block of North Craig Avenue. On arrival, Officer Alvarado talked with the victim's daughter, who said her mother (Black Female, 74) had gone missing and was last seen on August 31. Apparently, the victim had been suffering from mild depression and hypertension due to the loss of her husband. Officer Alvarado coordinated a search of the immediate area; however, officers did not locate the victim. The officers obtained a vehicle description and entered the license number into a national data base. At about 2:30 a.m., the Pasadena Police Department received information that the victim's vehicle had been spotted by security staff leaving the San Manuel Casino parking lot. A short time later, the victim was located, unharmed.
On September 3, just after midnight, Pasadena Police officers responded to a robbery investigation at El Cholo Restaurant. The restaurant had already closed when two suspects (Male Hispanics) entered the location. Both suspects were armed and ordered employees into the restroom. The suspects then took U.S. currency and fled the location. There were no injuries associated this this crime and our investigation is ongoing.
On September 3, at about 12:21 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the area of Los Robles Avenue and Corson Street regarding a Strong Arm Robbery. On arrival, officers talked with the victim who said he was riding his bicycle north on Los Robles Avenue when he was approached by the suspects (Male Blacks). The suspects then forcibly removed the victim's wallet. When they saw that he (victim) did not have any cash, they immediately fled the area. The victim followed the suspects and called the police. PPD officers detained the suspects near Los Robles Avenue and Walnut Street. They were subsequently arrested without incident following a positive field show-up, and booked at the Pasadena jail.
On September 4, at about 1:31 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 2000 block of El Sereno Avenue regarding a call of shots fired. Witnesses said they saw three Male Blacks running from the area of the shots. PPD officers located some evidence, supporting that at least one shot was fired; however, they did not locate any victims or where the round struck. Our investigation is ongoing.
On September 5, at about 10:00 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 500 block of North Marengo Avenue regarding an Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon investigation. On arrival, PPD officers located the victim (17-year old Male, Los Angeles Resident) who was intoxicated and uncooperative. The victim was suffering from a laceration on his arm; however he refused to provide any suspect information.
On September 8, at about 10:22 a.m. Pasadena Police officers responded to a call of a man down in Villa Parke. The caller reported the victim was not breathing. Pasadena Police and Fire personnel located the victim (White Male, 58 years old) in the middle of the park laying face down. The victim was nonresponsive and fire paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County's Office was notified along with Pasadena Police detectives. Detectives did not discover any apparent trauma during their preliminary investigation. The victim was wearing a medical alert bracelet issued in San Gabriel. Our investigation is ongoing.
Phillip L. SanchezChief of PolicePasadena Police Department207 N. Garfield AvenuePasadena, CA 91101(626) 744-4545Mission First, People Always


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Tom Morris Library: Maritime Supremacy & the Opening of the Western Mind: Naval Campaigns That Shaped the Modern World
Maritime Supremacy & the Opening of the Western Mind: Naval Campaigns That Shaped the Modern World
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Product DescriptionFrom "the best naval historian of his generation" (John Keegan), a brilliant exploration of the significance of maritime power in shaping the western ideal of political freedom.In the great wars of modern history maritime powers have always prevailed over land-based empires, whether Habsburg, Napoleonic, Nazi or Soviet. This extraordinary book charts the growth of these powers in various western countries, while also revealing the way in which supremacy at sea freed thought and society itself. As noted historian Peter Padfield demonstrates, those nations attaining mastery at sea have been distinguished by liberty, flexibility and enterprise, a historical lesson of burning relevance today. Maritime Supremacy details the struggles of the first supreme maritime powers of the modern age, the Dutch and the British, and ends with the emergence of the ultimate successor, the United States of America. Changes in society, politics, trade--including the slave trade--and in naval capability are interwoven with descriptions of the great sea battles by which world power was won. Bringing the characters vividly to life and immersing the reader in the drama of events, Padfield challenges our view of the evolution of today's world."A work of stunning originality...this book confirms Padfield as a historian of the highest order."--The Sunday Times (London)Amazon.com ReviewThis book, a kind of sequel to or refinement of Alfred T. Mahan's 19th-century classic The Influence of Sea Power upon History, begins with a standard observation: In war, naval power tends to trump land power. But Peter Padfield makes an even bolder claim: "Maritime supremacy is the key which unlocks most, if not all, large questions of modern history, certainly the puzzle of how and why we--the Western democracies--are as we are." To put it more frankly: "Our civilization (if we can lay so large a claim), our beliefs, our dominance are products not of superior minds or bravery, cunning, greed, or ruthlessness--common attributes of mankind--still less of the Christian religion, the 'Protestant work ethic,' or blind chance, but of the particular configuration of the seas and land masses that has given the advantage to powers able to use and command the seas." That may sound incredibly deterministic, but also intriguing. The resulting discussion of military and economic might on the seas begins with the Spanish Armada and concludes with the founding of the United States. It's an engaging mix that will appeal to readers who like to tackle the big questions of history, as in David S. Landes's The Wealth and Poverty of Nations or Thomas Sowell's Conquests and Cultures. Best of all, readers need not agree with the striking thesis of Maritime Supremacy to profit from its ideas. In the end, more than a few may wind up agreeing with Padfield that "We are the heirs of maritime supremacy." --John J. Miller
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When I opened my new recording studio in Berlin I did things the right way. I hired an ex-employee from the Fraunhofer Institute (the German company who created the MP3). He tested the room with special mics and software, designed proper treatment and then had builders come in and create my space. They installed sound proofing, a new wall and door, bass traps, diffusion, and a ceiling cloud. You can see photos of the entire building process and the finished studio: click here
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Astros on short end with Rockies' late heroics
Lyles goes seven strong innings, but offense sputters in series finale
HOUSTON -- Astros starter Jordan Lyles was toying with disaster, allowing the Rockies to load the bases with none out in the fourth inning on Tuesday. His pitch count was already over 70 and there was commotion in the bullpen.
Simply put, it was gut-check time.
Lyles escaped the jam by getting a swinging strikeout and a double play, and he wound up turning in his strongest start of the season, though it wasn't enough to rescue the Astros. Michael Cuddyer's RBI single in the ninth off Jose Veras sent the Rockies to a 2-1 win at Minute Maid Park.
It was a frustrating loss for an Astros team that had a chance to win both in the brief two-game set here, but watching the 22-year-old Lyles allow one run and six hits in a season-high seven innings was certainly a bright spot for the rebuilding club.
"Today was what you call a graduation," Astros manager Bo Porter said. "That was pretty good. I told [Lyles], I said when we talked earlier in the year, 'There's going to come a point in time [when] we're going to ride you,' and today was that day. He answered the call."
Left-hander Wesley Wright threw a scoreless eighth in relief, and Veras started the ninth by allowing a leadoff double to Troy Tulowitzki. He moved to third on a wild pitch and scored seconds later, when Cuddyer lined a single to left.
"I know Veras loves his curveball, and his first three pitches were that," Cuddyer said. "I was sitting 1-2 with a man on third. I had a good feeling another one was coming. I was fortunate enough to get good wood on it over the third baseman's head."
Lyles was a near lock to make the starting rotation entering spring camp, but he struggled all of March and began the season at Triple-A. The young righty has improved steadily since his return, and he has allowed one earned run in each of his last three starts while posting a 1.50 ERA.
"I wasn't settling for anything less than seven innings, because we needed those guys healthy in the bullpen," Lyles said. "I wanted to get eight, but in the first and fourth, I probably threw 20, 25, 30 pitches. The second was crucial. I was less than 10 pitches, I'm sure, and when it came down to it, we made pitches when we had to."
Before throwing a shutout in his final start of last season, Lyles was a model of inconsistency and often had trouble escaping the fifth inning. In addition to the fourth inning on Tuesday, he survived a bases-loaded jam in the first inning by allowing one run and benefited from three more double plays by the Astros' defense.
"I think he's learned from his time last year, I think he's learned from early on this year and he was able to make quality pitches to get out of some tough jams, and get the big strikeout when he needed it and the ground-ball double play," Porter said.
No play was bigger for Lyles than what shortstop Ronny Cedeno did in the third inning.
With runners at first and third and one out, Tulowitzki hit a shallow pop fly into left-center, but Cedeno made a terrific over-the-shoulder grab and fired home to catch Nolan Arenado trying to score from third.
"That's a great play," Porter said. "Not only the catch, but the wherewithal to get rid of the ball at the speed at which he got rid of the ball, and the accuracy of the throw. If that's in the Olympics, you're judging it at a 10."
Cedeno said he heard left fielder J.D. Martinez yelling at him to throw home, and he whirled and threw without even getting his feet under him.
"I don't know how I made the play," Cedeno said. "Just run, see the ball and catch it. It's hard timing to make the play, but I give credit to Jordan. He threw a great game today and it was very frustrating how we lost the game. We have to keep going and playing hard and I think we played great baseball today and played good defense."
Rockies starter Jorge De La Rosa matched Lyles by throwing seven innings, allowing just one run and five hits. The only run the Astros managed came in the fourth inning, when Chris Carter plated Carlos Corporan from third base on a fielder's choice. Houston was 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position.
"They pitched well, but I thought we swung the bats pretty well, too, as far as making hard contact, but we couldn't capitalize," Astros designated hitter Carlos Pena said. "We had our situations, but I think today is one of those games we just got beat. I don't think we beat ourselves that much. Those are the ones that are tough to take."
Brian McTaggart is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Tag's Lines. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Have Hedge Funds Lost their Mojo?10/9/2013 5:30AM
Brendan Conway explains why returns in the $2 trillion hedge fund industry are not what they used to be. Plus: John Paulson's Greek adventure and junior gold miners.
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I recently stumbled across this challenge that is hosted by Google. You design an AI in (just about) any language that you choose, then you submit it and it is automatically played and rated.
See here for more info.
See you on the standings list
That's Google in disguise. Taking over our world first, then the rest of the galaxy!
I'm tempted to write a 5 second RNG solution and see how far it goes. I'd totally laugh if it won. intelligence = fail :lol:
I have a really rubbish bot in it, currently in 563rd, although it's basically just a reflex agent atm. Looking at the top bots, I reckon I could easily get in the top 100.
Bot name is Poita_ btw.
It's very smart of Google to host this competition. Wouldn't surprise me if this is part of their employee recruitment strategy. In any case, they seem to be trying to gather ideas for AI, or at the very least to be checking to make sure that their ideas are the best.
It's all part of their plan to take over!
Might as well participate and have a say-so in it then, huh?


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IRVINE – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger courted support from Hispanic, Asian and black business leaders during a speech here Thursday, arguing that his ballot measures would benefit minorities.
"I ask you to consider how these initiatives will help reform the system and, in turn, help those least able to help themselves," he said, reading a speech before an invited audience of about 125.
At the Hyatt Regency Irvine, Schwarzenegger argued that his proposals would help the disadvantaged, saying:
Proposition 74 would benefit inner-city schools by making it easier to get rid of unqualified teachers.
Proposition 75 would let minorities in public-employee unions contribute to political causes out of their own pockets rather than through union dues.
Proposition 76 would give more money to state programs by controlling spending.
Proposition 77 would increase the number of minority lawmakers by allowing judges instead of sitting politicians to draw district boundaries.
Steve Maviglio, a spokesman for the union-backed Alliance for a Better California campaign, disputed Schwarzenegger's claims. Prop. 74 would not get rid of current bad teachers, only discourage people from entering the field by making job security harder to earn, Maviglio said. Prop. 76 would make it easier for Schwarzenegger to cut programs for the poor, he added.
"This governor has made poor and middle-class families the first ones on the chopping block," Maviglio said. "This would make matters worse."
Ernie Delfin, a Filipino-American businessman from Fountain Valley who attended the Irvine event, said Schwarzenegger was persuasive but "needs to work more with the grass roots."
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This is a homey Italian grandma dessert, plain and simple. The crust is a basic sweet dough easily made in a food processor and the filling is good quality jam. I used wild blueberry in this one.
I had an Italian grandma – two, in fact – but I can' t remember if either one ever baked a jam tart. There wasn't a tremendous amount of baking in their kitchens, come to think of it. There were so many traditional family bakeries in the neighborhood that I'm guessing sweets became something my nonnas delegated to the professionals.
There wasn't a homemade crostata di marmellata, but there was almost always a brown bakery box tied with string sitting in the pantry or on the kitchen table.
While we wait for fresh summer fruit to come into season, jam tarts come to the rescue. Try to use really good quality preserves, the kind with lots of visible fruit and not a ton of sugar. Hint – the fruit or berry flavoring the jam should be the first ingredient listed, followed soon after by sugar.
If you're lucky to get your hands on homemade jam, this has your name on it.
italian blueberry jam tart
- 2 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch cubes
- 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 cups good quality wild blueberry preserves (or other fruit)
- To make the crust, pulse the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a food processor 3 or 4 times to blend; scatter the butter over the flour and process until the mixture looks sandy and you can't see any butter chunks.
- Whisk together the egg, yolk and milk; add to the flour mixture and pulse a few times until the dough just begins to come together (but not until the mixture forms a ball over the blade which will toughen the dough). Add some ice water drop by drop if it seems dry. Remove the dough from the workbowl and knead it gently to form a ball. Flatten it into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator about 1 hour until firm but not hard. If the dough gets too cold and seems hard, leave it out for 15 minutes until it's workable.
- Lightly dust the dough with flour and put it on a lightly floured surface (a smooth countertop is ideal). Slice off 1/3 of the dough and set it aside, covered loosely with a floured towel.
- Place the remaining 2/3 dough between two large pieces of lightly floured parchment paper or plastic wrap and roll out to a 12-inch diameter circle. Carefully peel off the parchment, roll the dough onto the rolling pin and unroll over a 9-inch tart pan. Press the dough into the pan and up the sides, trimming the top edges of the dough flush with the pan by running the rolling pin over the top.
- Spread the jam evenly over the tart.
- To make the lattice, roll the reserved 1/3 portion of the dough on a floured surface to 3/8-inch thickness. Cut into ½-inch wide strips with a fluted pastry cutter or small, sharp knife.
- Lay the strips in a diagonal lattice pattern over the tart, starting in the center with the longest piece, trimming if necessary. Pinch the dough where the edges meet around the diameter of the pan. Put the tart in the refrigerator and chill 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake 30 minutes, or until the lattice is golden brown and the jam is bubbling.
- Cool to room temperature before serving.
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Memphis, Tenn. AutoZone, Inc. announced plans to open a new distribution center (DC) in Hazleton, Pa.
When the facility is completed in the summer of 2008, it will employ approximately 400 associates and distribute parts and products to AutoZone stores in surrounding states.
"The increasing scope of our business requires that we enhance our supply chain capabilities," said Bill Graves, senior VP of supply chain. "AutoZone's new facility will bring even more efficiencies to the process of delivering the right part at the right price to our retail and commercial customers."
AutoZone operates seven other distribution centers throughout the country.


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Red Roof Inn - Boston Logan
100% Non-Smoking Red Roof Inn Boston Logan is Newly Renovated and a great place to relax after seeing Boston's sights'.
100% Non-Smoking Red Roof Inn Boston Logan is Newly Renovated and a great place to relax after seeing Boston's sights'. Newbury Street, Boston Commons, Fenway Park, Quincy Market, Boston Harbor, The Freedom Trail, The North End, Back Bay, The New England Aquarium, The Swan Boats, The Museum of Fine Arts, The Science Museum, Harvard University, M.I.T, Tufts University, as well as other famous universities, and so much more.
If you are traveling on business, we are just miles away from The Hynes Convention Center, The World Trade Center, Boston's Financial District and Boston Convention and Exhibit Center. If you are here on leisure, catch a concert or see the world famous Boston Celtics or Boston Bruins at TD Garden in Boston or head over to Fenway Park and see the Red Sox!
Boston has plenty of fun to offer and in the historic Theatre District you will find several live performances nightly at the Orpheum Theatre, Citi Performing Arts Center, The Charles Playhouse and many others. The Red Roof Inn in Saugus is only 5 miles away from Revere Beach, Americas 1st Public Beach as well as Suffolk Downs where you can see exciting horse races most of the year. Dont feel like driving into Boston? Dont worry, we are just 5 miles away from Wonderland T Station (subway) where you can park all day for a very low rate and take a quick 15 minute train ride into the city. If you aren't driving, we also have special transportation rates to get you to Wonderland. We offer Park N Fly and Cruise N Fly packages and have special transportation rates to get you to Logan Airport and Black Falcon Cruise Port in Boston.
In addition, the hotel is adjacent to Kowloon Comedy Club and Midwest Grill Brazilian Buffett, Kowloon Restaurant, Angela's Coal Fired Wings and Pizza and several restaurants are within walking distance and will deliver right to your room! We are also less than one mile from The Square One Mall for all of your shopping needs. Whether business or pleasure brings you to Saugus, our hotel's amenities can satisfy your needs.
Free Wi-Fi, a business center in the lobby, local & long distance telephone calls and all rooms are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator, coffee maker, iron, iron board, laptop safe, and hairdryer.
Please Note: taxes will be applied at check-in 11.7%
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- Recepción 24 horas
- Aire acondicionado
- Cajero automático
- Desayuno no incluido
- Sala de reuniones
- Televisión por cable
- Cafetería
- Se aceptan niños
- Se aceptan tarjetas de crédito
- Teléfono de marcación directa
- Ascensor
- Servicio de teléfono/fax
- Mapas de la ciudad gratis
- Acceso gratuito a Internet
- Aparcamiento gratuito
- Wifi gratuito
- Secadores de pelo
- Limpieza
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso mediante tarjeta llave
- Guardaequipajes
- Sin límite de hora
- No fumadores
- Aparcamiento
- Se aceptan animales
- Luz de lectura
- Caja fuerte
- Impuestos no incluidos
- Máquina para Té y Café
- Mostrador de excursiones
- Máquinas expendedoras
- Accesible en silla de ruedas
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Located 10 miles Northeast of Downtown Boston and 2.5 miles Northwest of Downtown Saugus
Traveling on I-95: Follow I-95 and exit at US 1, Exit 44. Follow US 1 South for approximately 4 miles and the Red Roof Inn will be visible on the left side of the road.
From Downtown Saugus: Follow Main St West to US 1 North/Northeast Expy. Follow US 1 North/Northeast Expy for approximately 8 miles and the Red Roof Inn will be visible on the right.
Traveling On I-93: Follow I-93 And Exit At Northeast Expy/US 1, Exit 27 (Left Exit). Follow Northeast Expy/US 1 North and bear left onto Broadway/SR 1 North. The Red Roof Inn will be approximately 8 miles North on the right side of the road.
Airport Directions:
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ELYRIA -- An Elyria man, who has six drunken driving convictions, was arrested again on Saturday about 6:30 a.m. for drunken driving.
Arthur McCall, 37, of Elyria, was arrested at the intersection of Lorain Boulevard and SR 57 after it was reported that a man was sleeping in a green colored Honda. Officers found the stationary car at a green light at Lorain Boulevard and Foster Avenue facing north and McCall asleep at the wheel, the report stated. Police put the car in park, turned off the engine then tapped McCall, shook and shouted at him to wake up, but were unsuccessful, according to the report.
Police began to pull him out of the car, but McCall resisted and held onto the steering, according to the report. He was told several times to stop resisting before he got out of the car.
Police arrested McCall for operating a vehicle while impaired and took him to the station, where he was told he would need to submit to a urine test or get a blood sample at EMH Elyria Medical Center. McCall told police that he had diabetes and a blood test would reveal that his medical condition is what caused him to fall asleep, the report stated. Police told McCall the test only would detect alcohol. The test results are pending.
According to the report, he was convicted of operating a vehicle intoxicated in Feb. 18, 1997; July 15, 1998; June 10, 1999; Sept. 26, 2007; and April 3, 2012.
McCall has a hearing in Elyria Municipal Court before Judge Gary C. Bennett Wednesday for operating a vehicle while impaired, driving under suspension and failure to control, according to court records.


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Katy Coach Uses Grant To Take Students Fishing
HOUSTON — On May 6, more than 100 Golbow Elementary School students will leave the classroom behind, pick up fishing poles, and learn about nature and the outdoors through hands-on experience. It's an example of how conservation proponents statewide are trying to introduce urban youth to the outdoor environment through fishing.
Mark Fobian, the elementary school P.E. coach, uses fishing as a fun gateway for his students to learn about the environment. Fobian, a certified Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Angler Education Instructor, began teaching fishing basics to his students after receiving permission from his school district and a grant from the Future Fisherman Foundation in the summer of 2004.
"It's a grant to provide P.E. teachers with equipment that they need to provide a fishing experience for their kids and to teach fishing in the classroom," said Brenda Justice, TPWD Aquatic Education Specialist. "This is a national grant, and he's one of two teachers in the Houston area to receive it."
The May field trip for Fobian's fourth-grade class will be to the ranch of Herman Meyer, who allows Fobian to stock the ranch pond with fish using grant funds.
In this controlled environment, the students will have the opportunity to fish, and to participate in environmental science activities such as examining aquatic insects and learning to identify which ones are present in clean or contaminated water. Kids will also make fish print T-shirts, practice casting, and talk to local game wardens. Around 60 kids at a time will fish, while the other 60 rotate through the other activities.
Justice, the Houston-area Junior Angler program coordinator, said that the program's goals match those of the Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills — the education standards set by the Texas Education Agency.
"Where it fits the best is in P.E. classes, because it fits with outdoor education, which worked out perfectly for Mark," Justice said. "He teaches kids in his fourth-grade class knot tying, fish identification, basic equipment, and environmental awareness. Once he goes through all of that, he uses his field trip and takes them on a fishing day."
Fobian, whose interest in fishing was instilled at a young age by his father, saw the opportunity in his school two years ago for a fishing club, before the sport was added as part of his classroom curriculum.
"I just noticed here at school there weren't a lot of kids playing sports. I thought it would be something that we could incorporate here at school and get more kids out fishing and spending time with their families," Fobian said. "When I wrote for this fishing grant last year, this was a situation where we had to get it into the classroom."
The $5,000 grant helped buy bait-cast rods, spin rods, fly rods and tackle, which kids can check out on the weekends for fishing with their families.
"I've had two families come up in the last week and check out equipment to take the family fishing," he said.
The Future Fisherman Foundation, in conjunction with partner organizations such as American Sportfishing Association, Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation and The American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, provides many grants to schoolteachers nationwide.
Three Texas schoolteachers were the recipients of grants last year, including Fobian and Sandra Sanchez, a teacher at MacArthur Elementary in La Porte. Sanchez will use grant funds for a fishing field trip to Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center for her fourth and fifth grade classes on May 4-5.
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A GROUP of sixth form product design students from St Laurence School in Bradford on Avon enjoyed an interactive factory tour at Leafield Environmental's plastics manufacturing site in Corsham.
Before taking to the factory floor, 14 Year 12 students learned about the product life cycle of a recycling bin from concept and design stages through to manufacture and dispatch. The group observed the operation of machinery through each stage of the process, demonstrated by Leafield's engineers.
Product design teacher Anne Ainsworth said: "While coursework is important, actually experiencing the manufacturing process is the best way to provide context."


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I ♥ Bushwick
I ♥ Bushwick juxtaposed creativity with community to form an interactive neighborhood get together. I ♥ Bushwick was an community party with activities of all sorts, activities with no age restrictions allowing the community to bond and become further connected to one another.
Caroline Spivack and Jade Highleyman collaborated with Masha, another teen working with Captial B, to recreate a miniture, Dutch colonial Bushwick. Caroline created Bushwick Wishing Trees; wire trees wrapped in yarn and ribbon, where people to could festoon the trees with their wishes for the Bushwick community using Bushwick shaped leaves. She also made hand-sown dolls, which were meant to represent the diverse citizenry of Bushwick. Jade created the landscape for the trees, including a few wooden trees, bushes, and wild animals cut out using the laser cutter. She also created a video house in the style of old Bushwick, which framed an iPod playing short interviews with Bushwick citizens, conducted by Masha.
Luther Cherry set the mood with his Technicolor Canopy, a tarp of multi-colored patches spanning the ceiling, catching the light and sprinkling it with color. Zoe Penina Baker designed the seating, crowding the room with several repurposed empty barley sacks upcycled from a local brewery.
Christina Kral contributed a cultural remix snacks where she integrated food items popular in different cultures with one another in order to create a bite-sized banquet. Her food ranged from the exotic—cream cheese bagels layered with sliced pears and apricot jam—to the simple yet delicious, pepperoni bites. All versions of her snacks were relatively simple, designed for people to easily recreate and remix.
DJ Fancy Pants entertained us with his music, spinning beats from a DJ booth designed by Luther while Jonah Bokaer, Michelle Mola and Davon Rainey shared their unique performance art. The Laurel Dance Program provided a quick Chinese Jump Rope lesson with hours of fun to follow.Bags for the People also made an apperance; making re-usable bags from repurposed clothing and fabric and handing them out in order to curb plastic bag use. People were able to make their own bags with a professional sewing machine and a variety of materials.
The opportunities were seemingly endless at I ♥ Bushwick and the goal was to reestablish and familiarize the community with one another through interactive art. At the end of the day everyone left with the satisfied feeling of being able to broaden their horizons if not some one else. Follow the link below for the full list of contributors.
Project post by Student Resident, Caroline Spivack
People: Caroline Spivack, Jade Highleyman, Luther Cherry, No Standing Anytime, Stephanie Pereira, Zoe Penina Baker, Spencer Brown
Research: Education
Project Type: Performance Art
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I love love Harrison Ford...Dr.Indiana Jones ..and yes..I agree with Elizabeth Vargas..that his dancing scene with Kelly McGillis is truly romantic in the movie WITNESS to this song:
Wonderful World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF6JMotbHYM
..I love WORKING GIRL...SABRINA..AIRFORCE ONE etc. Even now that Harrison is very old..I still love him. Tep always says that I have LOYAL quality..I love Elvis/Ricky Nelson etc even they died years ago.
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Mar 10, 2010
Connecting Breast Cancer and Self Esteem
Recently I started thinking about how and if my "self esteem" was affected by Breast Cancer. Before Cancer (BC) I may have had too much! Post, I realize the deep effect that my surgeries, chemo and radiation have left...
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Breast Cancer the Second Time
Making cancer less scary one breast at a time
Feb 23, 2010
The Powerful Message a Post Breast Cancer Photo Delivers
She is the light of my life. There are no more poetic words to describe it. I wake up every day grateful for the reality to live out my desire to be a mother to her, specifically. That's what I think of when I look at...
Feb 11, 2010
The Anniversary of a Cancer Diagnosis
What a silly thing to celebrate. I don't really wait for the day or anticipate it, but a little mild depression follows me around on the anniversary of the days I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Instead of giving...
Jan 13, 2010
Exceeding Life Expectancy After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
I just read an article in my local paper about a woman who was diagnosed ten years ago at the age of 36 with metastasized breast cancer who is alive and thriving. I really identified with her because we were the same age at...
Dec 30, 2009
I Hope You Get What You Need in 2010!
I have been thinking about my New Year's wishes and I don't have too many. In this moment, I have my daughter, my health, a lovely home and a life that is full and rich. As I look to the New Year, I realized that I am...
Dec 9, 2009
Meet Hannah: An 11 Year Old Breast Cancer Survivor!
As I read the following article from the NY Times on Monday about the impact of diet on breast cancer and the difference amongst detection rates in various ethnic groups, I cringed when I got to the section about a 10 year old...
Nov 17, 2009
Reversal of Mammogram Guidelines Makes No Sense
Let me start by saying that I am writing this blog with a predisposed notion of how important it is to do self breast exams. I read with shock and alarm today a new story from the New York Times explaining that the...
Nov 4, 2009
In Praise of Excellent Doctors
I had an amazing doctor's appointment today. I had my second visit with Dr. Stephanie McClellan, who specializes in laparoscopic hysterectomies. I was referred for constant monitoring as there are some potential elevated...
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Cleaning Closets After Chemo
Unlike so many people who were blessed with losing weight during chemo, I gained weight. The combination of the steroids, eating whatever felt nurturing (which during chemo was mashed potatoes with butter and cream at least...
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Healing from Cancer Calls for a Me Week
I recently learned about a phenomenon we didn't have in the "way back machine" when I was in school – that there are actually "Ski Weeks" for children to go vacationing with their families to the snow. How I...


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There were no French players to compete in a sport the nation had made its own, but joie de vivre was abundant as Sherston was again transformed into a giant 'boulodrome'.
The village's ancient and – apart from one weekend each summer – typically English high street became a series of boules courts as 128 teams of three – 384 competitors – took part in this year's day-long event.
Sherston has been hosting Britain's largest single-day boules event – scheduled to coincide with France's Bastille Day celebrations – since 1987.
That was when a vicar, Hugh Thomson Glover, and a village GP, Dr Colin Owen, thought it a jolly good idea to introduce this gentle Gallic pastime. The tournament gained in popularity before merging with Sherston Carnival in 1993.
This year's boules festival began last Friday, with the closure of High Street, removal of cars and dumping of tonnes of sand to create flat pitches, or pistes.
Teams from Wales and the Midlands embarked on the competition, which drew to a keenly fought close at 7.30pm, ten hours after the first boule was rolled.
The reigning champions from Wales, the Piste Artists, retained their crown. Organising committee member Caroline Moore said: "The Welsh usually win when the French aren't here.
"It's such a spectacle. It really has captured the imagination over the years."
To counteract the French ambience of berets, hooped shirts and onions, there was a nod towards the World Cup when about 30 youngsters, who had spent several hours at a music workshop, marched along the High Street as a samba band. Sunday's tug-of-war competition produced a surprise, when winners for the past 12 years the Vine Tree at Norton were beaten by the OAFS, Occasion-ally Active Fathers of Sherston.
Elsewhere, a flotilla of 850 plastic ducks was hurled into the Avon, then chased and beaten by children for 750 yards.
Parish councillor Jill Cainey said: "We do many strange things in Sherston, all in the name of having a good time and raising money for good causes."
Over nearly three decades, the event has raised more than £250,000 for local groups and national and global charities.


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At first glance, the Labor Department's October jobs report shows little impact from the 16-day partial government shutdown. Employers were hiring more aggressively than the previous month. The unemployment rate went up only slightly, to 7.3 percent in October, as federal workers were furloughed. And they've since returned to work, with back pay, so the work stoppage shouldn't affect the November jobs report.
Altogether, the economy added some 204,000 jobs last month. That includes 53,000 in the leisure and hospitality segment with another 44,000 in the retail trade. The report indicates that employment in the federal government declined by 12,000, with 94,000 jobs lost there over the previous 12 months.
It was a surprising report given the length of the shutdown. And despite the rosy numbers, it appears to have raised as many questions as answers.
How much did the shutdown hurt the economy?
With October payrolls looking better than expected and the previous two months of hiring numbers revised higher, a case can be made for an improved outlook. Chief Economist Scott A. Anderson with Bank of the West wrote in a note, "The U.S. economy may have had more momentum than at first assumed due to the drop in consumer confidence and pessimistic headlines coming out of Washington DC." Similarly, ClearView Economics President Ken Mayland joked, "Maybe the government should be shut down more often!"
Yet, before the release of the jobs report, The Conference Board said consumer confidence tumbled in October. That has, in turn, raised fears that the holiday shopping season could take a hit. Within the employment reading, labor force participation, which is a gauge of the number of people looking for work, declined to the lowest in decades.
Even the White House, which typically would trumpet a report's most positive aspects, seemed to downplay the latest reading. Jason Furman, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, said in a statement that "there should be no debate that the shutdown and debt limit brinksmanship inflicted unnecessary damage on the economy in October." Similarly, before the report, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez told Bankrate in a video interview that uncertainty was hurting the job market.
What about the Fed?
Will the jobs report be enough to convince the Federal Reserve to begin winding down monthly asset purchases?
The risk of economic damage from the federal budget stalemate was one factor that seemed to justify the Fed's continued policy of pumping $85 billion a month into the economy. But what if the damage is less than feared?
Sterne Agee Chief Economist Lindsey Piegza wrote in a report, "Certainly the Hawks on the Fed will point to recent economic reports as reason enough to begin rolling back monthly bond purchases by year-end. But not all developments have been positive." One ongoing risk remains: a series of looming new deadlines involving the federal budget and the debt ceiling, both early in 2014.
Similarly, Mesirow Financial Chief Economist Diane Swonk said, "Look for Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to use the December news conference to solidify the Fed's commitment to being accommodative by holding short-term rates low for an even longer time than previous(ly) thought."
Swonk is betting that the Fed does start to take its foot off the gas pedal in March. By then Janet Yellen will likely be at the helm of the Fed, succeeding Bernanke.
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A key backer of Gov. Bobby Jindal's plan said Thursday that if state retirees actively oppose the proposal to revamp the Louisiana's tax system, the overhaul likely wouldn't pass.
"The practical truth is that it's not going to pass if every retiree in the state of Louisiana is opposed to the bill. So there is going to be a fix for the retirees," state Rep. Joel Robideaux, who as chairman of the House Ways and Means committee likely will sponsor the legislation once it's filed, told a forum sponsored by Leaders With Vision.
Jindal is seeking to abolish state income taxes in favor of higher sales tax rates, possibly higher tobacco taxes and a widening list of services to be taxed by the state along with the elimination of some of the more than 400 tax exemptions.
The governor wants the tax revamp to be "revenue neutral," meaning the state wouldn't lose money or gain money because of the rewrite. The elimination of the personal income tax and the corporate income and franchise tax would remove about $3.2 billion from the state's revenues.
The governor is meeting with legislators ahead of the legislative session that begins in April. He has released few details to the general public on how he plans to make his tax elimination plan "revenue neutral."
Robideaux said that retired state government workers don't pay income taxes and many other retirees, living on pensions and investments, often pay little, if any, income taxes.
"If there is an increase in sales taxes, obviously, they don't get any benefits from the repeal of income tax and they would actually be paying more sales tax," Robideaux said. "But we are working on a few different options that's going to be incorporated into the bill."
He would offer no specifics about the options being considered.
State Rep. John Bel Edwards, D-Amite, countered that in order for the numbers to work — and stay "revenue neutral after income taxes are abolished" — the administration has been saying that a 1.78 cent increase in the state's sales tax will be necessary. But finding accommodation for retirees was not calculated into that amount, he said.
"Somebody is going to have to pay and its going to be people like you," Edwards said, probably in the form of higher sales taxes.
"I view this as a tax increase on most individuals," Edwards said.
Jason DeCuir, a lawyer with the state Department of Revenue, said Edwards' argument was incorrect. "The reason is what I just talked about: Expanding the sales tax base to include services. The the more items you bring into the base, the more revenues the state raises," DeCuir said.
DeCuir said the administration is looking at eliminating a number of exemptions including the one that keeps energy producers from paying some severance taxes, which are the taxes paid on oil and gas extracted from Louisiana.
Robideaux agreed with panelists Jim Richardson, an LSU economist, and Jan Moller, director of the Louisiana Budget Project, both of whom argued that sales taxes are a regressive form of taxation in that it places a greater burden on lower income and middle class consumers.
"If there is a larger burden on the poor or the working poor in the bill, it is not going to pass. It's dead on arrival," Robideaux said. "There is a lot of effort being made as we try to figure out how this may work, to make sure that the poor and working poor are better off under the proposed, than under the current system."
Robideaux said he is confident that individuals probably are going to come out better under the new plan than under the current taxing system.
"Now who pays for that? Well, as we floated some ideas out there, smokers will pay for that. Some of the industries aren't too happy with the proposal right now. Oil and gas, they may be paying some of that," Robideaux said. "There are folks out there who are not going to be winners."


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I went to an outlet store called "Factory Brand Shoes." They had them and some black XT wings for $40. They didnt have my size in stock, but they will scan the shoe and then check their national inventory. You pay for it and they ship the shoes to your house, Free. They had like 38 pairs of Size 11 in the XA Ultras. I'll have them in a few days.
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Ages 7-12
Location: Wake Forest Ball Park-Winston-Salem, NC
Monday, July 14, 2014 to Friday, July 18, 2014
Starts: 9:00am / Ends: 3:00pm
Camp Cost: $225.00
The camp focuses on improving fundamental skills and knowledge of all aspects of both individual and team baseball competition. Camp lasts from 9 am until 3 pm each day and is open to ages 7-12
The camp is designed to provide players with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in front of college coaches while also receiving instruction from the Wake Forest coaching staff.
Sites & facilities
The summer camps are held at Wake Forest
Baseball Park., 401 Deacon Boulevard in Winston Salem
directly alongside BB&T field.
Discount: if a camper is signed up for two of the
Camps they reciece a $50 discount ($400 total) and
If signed up for all three the camper get s a $100
Discount ($575 total)
Sample Camp Schedule
09:00 Am: Welcome, Stretch, Throw
09:30 Am: Defensive Instruction
10:45 Am: Offensive Instruction
12:00 Pm: Lunch Break
12:45 Pm: Stretch, Throw
01:00 Pm: Games
03:00 Pm: Camp Ends
Players Receive
5 days of instruction
Opportunity to meet and learn from current Wake Forest coaches. Camp T-Shirt
Water and Ice
Each camper must bring his own baseball equipment. Players should bring baseball pants,
cleats, tennis shoes, glove, bat and all other
necessary personal equipment.
A reasonable amount of spending money for
camp concessions & wake forest baseball gear.
Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way we communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you signed up for camp. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail daily, this will eliminate any confusion and or miscommunication.
Players should check in about 30 minutes prior to the start of the session.
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NEW YORK -- BrandSpark International, along with Better Homes and Gardens, released the top shopper trends from the third annual Best New Product Award (BNPA) American Shopper Study, which surveyed more than 63,000 Americans.
According to the study, when it comes to food and health, Americans are becoming more concerned about their choices. The survey found that eight in 10 consumers are looking for products that are healthy, five in ten consider themselves overweight, seven in 10 are trying to reduce their consumption of processed foods, six in 10 consumers are looking for food products that can reduce the risk of major health issues, and seven in 10 consumers are concerned about the amount of fat in their diet.
The survey also found that buying local food is important to consumers, with nearly six in 10 Americans consciously trying to buy foods that are local, an increase from five in 10 a year ago.
In the area of beauty, the study found that consumers are looking for products that are well priced, simple to use and that are proven effective (the top 3 drivers).
The survey revealed some interesting perceptions on private labels. Six in 10 consumers consider private label over-the-counter health products as good as brand name, but only four in 10 believe the same for beauty products, the study found. Five in 10 shoppers believe the best new innovations come from brand name products and four in 10 also still consider themselves loyal to brand names.
When it comes to choosing where to shop, the survey found the top three factors for consumers are: the products shoppers always need are in stock, the retailer has the freshest products and the shelves are clean and well organized.
According to the survey word of mouth has a bigger influence over certain categories. For example, more than eight in 10 consumers will try new food products without having received a recommendation, but only five in 10 tend to be first to purchase new beauty products. Eight in 10 American shoppers will tell friends and family when they get a deal on something, while six in 10 shoppers are likely to buy a product that is recommended by others.
The importance of a trusted brand is high for all categories including food, health and beauty and household products, according to the survey
Mobile devices have become an important tool in the shopping process, the survey found. Making or storing shopping lists and downloading coupons are the most common shopping tasks performed on smartphones. In addition, one in four shoppers are likely to use coupons sent to their mobile device, including 40% of those 18 to 34 years of age.


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Malcolm wrote:deepbluehum wrote:Malcolm wrote:What is boils down to is going to both, since both are extremes.
That's that double talk. Nirvana is not an extreme. It is the middle between extremes. Samsara fluctuates between extremes.
Dear fellow, from a Mahāyāna POV, nirvana is an extreme.
I know. It seems Mahayana's nonabiding nirvana is jivan-mukti repackaged. Besides, dzogchen goes to nirvana.


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Christina and Morgan attended Walk2gether's launch in Guatemala on Dec. 29, 2009. Here is an excerpt from Christina's reflection, written shortly after returning to the U.S.
"I wanted to sponsor a girl in Guatemala around the same age as Morgan (my youngest daughter) so that Morgan could be a part of this relationship.
Morgan and Candelaria meet in Guatemala.
I was hoping that she would develop a relationship through the mail, write letters and one day meet this sponsored child, and it would be an automatic bond.
That's exactly how it happened. Our sponsored child, Candelaria, is a year and a half younger than Morgan.
We sponsored her when she was 5 years old. (She is now 10.)
Every time I wrote to Candelaria, Morgan wrote or colored a picture for her. Often when I came home from work, she had written a letter or colored a picture and informed me I needed to do the same so we could get them in the mail.
We had been planning a mission awareness trip through CFCA for a couple of years. We could hardly wait to meet Candelaria and her family.
We arrived on a Friday and saw her for the first time on Monday. It was a beautiful reunion. She and Morgan hugged, but were shy toward each other at first.
It was only a matter of minutes before they were holding hands.
Candelaria is the oldest of four children. Her mother and baby brother came with her. They had to travel about an hour to see us.
Rosa, Morgan and Anna Maria.
Native Mayan language and Spanish are the languages of Guatemala. We had an interpreter, but sometimes words were not needed (and I did pretty well with my Spanish).
Many Guatemalan people are descendants from the Mayans. Here's a picture of Morgan with Rosa (14 years) and Anna Maria (10 years), two of the sisters from a home he visited. Morgan was 10 in this picture.
Look at the difference in their sizes. Everywhere we went when the local children learned how old Morgan was, especially the girls, they stared and called her a giant.
Last, but definitely not least, Bob Hentzen was on the mission awareness trip with us. He was there to begin his walk from Guatemala for Chile.
This is one reason we chose this week ñ to be part of this history-making moment.
The walk began on Dec. 29, 2009, and I was there taking pictures along with everyone else on this 8,000-mile journey through 12 countries.
Everyone on the trip was invited to join the walk.
I wanted to leave at 4 a.m. with all the rest, but Morgan was not up for that and I could not leave her.
So we joined with the walk at 8 a.m. after breakfast.
Morgan, Bob and Christina.
Bob, Cristina (Bobís wife) and the CFCA staff have mapped out this journey carefully with an ending destination for each day. Each day's journey is 40 kilometers (about 25 miles).
They asked on the days before the walk how many kilometers we wanted to sign up for, in increments of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
Morgan insisted we only sign up for 5 kilometers. However, I was very proud of her. She walked 11 kilometers, about 7 miles, and I walked 13 kilometers. It was so amazing!!!
As we passed each town, they cheered us on, lined the streets and joined us on the walk. Many walked with us to the next town, then turned around and walked home.
Many families, women, children and men started from the beginning with Bob and journeyed with him to the end of the day after the 40 kilometers.
Thank you for taking the time to read this excerpt from our journey. Many ask, "Will you go back?" Definitely.
It was my second mission awareness trip through CFCA, but the beginning of more to follow, if that is God's will.


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Pop Culture Shock Collectibles Brings Out MK's Big Bad...
Pop Culture Shock Collectibles announces its latest 1/4 scale Mortal Kombat mixed media statue; Shao Kahn. The Emperor of the Outworld is brought to life with all of the incredible detailing PCSC is known for.
"There is something very satisfying about grinding away at a game and then finally getting to the big boss character," stated Jerry Macaluso, President and Founder of Pop Culture Shock Collectibles. "Everyone loves a hero, but for me, its always more fun to work on a villian.
The hi-end polystone statue is depicted in towering 1:4 scale, standing an enormous 19.5 inches tall with a price of $350 USD, strictly limited to 350 pieces. Also included is a switch-out unmasked head and a signed certificate of authenticity.
There is also a bonus Konqueror Edition which features a savage spear accessory and carries a price of $360 USD and is limited to 150 pieces. Both items are only available via PSCS new Direct-to-Collector business model.
Order details can be found at popcultureshocktoys.com. The statue will be up for pre-order at 4pm PST on January 28th.
To insure your action figure collection, get in touch with Collectibles Insurance, the official insurance company of the Figures.com network. Say "Figures.com" to get 5% off your first term premiums.
To buy action figures, take a look at BigBadToyStore.com, Toynk.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, and MonkeyDepot.com.


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Efficacy of Diclofenac on Pain During Endometrial Sampling
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Abnormal uterine bleeding is common in Thai women. Traditionally, because of a larger number of patients, the diagnosis of its cause is performed via fractional curettage under local anesthesia such as paracervical nerve block or intravenous meperidine.
Pain is one of a common adverse effect of this procedure and this topic should be concerned by a responsible doctor.
NSAIDs, Diclofenac Potassium in this study, is known as a drug which is effective for pain control and is as effective as coxib in acute pain management. Because of its cost, easy accessible and easy administration, Diclofenac Potassium was selected to be used in this study. Its onset of action is about 1 hour and only one dose of this drug do not cause any serious side effects.
The hypothesis of this study is that "Diclofenac Potassium has an additional effectiveness for acute pain control in patients undergoing fractional curettage under paracervical nerve block due to abnormal uterine bleeding" Double blind randomised controlled trial was performed in this study with 45 patients included in each group.
|Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Unrelated to Menstrual Cycle
|Drug: Diclofenac Potassium Drug: Folic Acid
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Efficacy for Acute Pain Alleviation of 50 mg Diclofenac 1 Hour Prior to Endometrial Sampling in Cases of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Effectiveness of Diclofenac Potassium for additional acute pain control in patient undergoing fractional curettage under paracervical block due to abnormal uterine bleeding [ Time Frame: 1 Year ]Effectiveness of oral 50 mg Diclofenac Potassium was measured by pain score using visual dialogue scale during operation and 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes after procedure.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|November 2012
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|June 2013
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|June 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Diclofenac Potassium
Diclofenac Potassium 50 mg PO 1 hour prior to fractional curettage
Drug: Diclofenac Potassium
Other Name: Cataflam
Placebo Comparator: Folic Acid
Folic acid 5 mg PO 1 hour prior to fractional curettage
|Drug: Folic Acid
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|35 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Thai women at the age over 35 years old
- Presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding and have a plan of performing fractional curettage
Exclusion Criteria:
- uterine anomalies
- pregnancy
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Uncontrolled medical conditions
- Known cases of gynecological diseases such as gynecological malignancy, abnormal pap smear
- NSAIDs allergy
- contraindicate to NSAIDs use
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01762306
|Contact: Korakot Sirimai, Dr.
|Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University
|Bangkok, Thailand, 10700
|Contact: Korakot Sirimai, Dr. (66)81-6140655 firstname.lastname@example.com
|Principal Investigator: Korakot Sirimai, Dr.
|Sub-Investigator: Tripop Lertbunnaphong, Dr.
|Responsible Party:
|Mahidol University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01762306 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|December 11, 2012
|Last Updated:
|January 4, 2013
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Uterine Hemorrhage
Pathologic Processes
Uterine Diseases
Genital Diseases, Female
Folic Acid
Vitamin B Complex
Growth Substances
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antirheumatic Agents
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


text: SubscribeJoinLog InAdd HomeTodayHomesPhotosAdviceProfessionalsShopSign UpTodayHomesPhotosAdviceProsShop Nathan VincentAdd toLikeCommentShareBy Bradford Shellhammer / Published by Dwell – April 7, 2010EmailSavePinWhen I first stumbled upon designer Nathan Vincent's work, I immediately knew I'd found something unique. Using crochet as a method to make traditionally masculine objects, Vincent challenges feminine and masculine stereotypes. In this Q&A, the artist talks about his beginnings, an upcoming collaboration with Jonathan Adler, and his fabric urinal.What was the first piece of art you ever made?I took a pastels class when I was really young—eight years old or so—and I kept the first drawing; it's framed, hanging in my kitchen. It's a still life of a kettle with some fruit. I have to say that it's pretty darn good. I can't remember, though, if I did most of the drawing or if my hand was guided by the teacher. Let's just say it was all me. That's a better story. Thinking back on it now, I can't believe my parents put me in a pastels class. When I went off to college, my mother told me I shouldn't go into art because "you can't do anything with it." Strange that she was the one that sent me to art classes when I was a kid! Who taught you to sew?My home economics teacher taught the whole 5th grade class to sew. We made tote bags long before tote bags were popular. Mine was made of a purple plaid cotton. Very practical, yet sassy. The rest of it, embroidery and hand sewing, I taught myself from a book. When did you learn to crochet?My mother taught me when I was about ten. I forced her to sit me down and show me how to make granny squares. I remember my first stitches being so tight that the hook squeaked as I was crocheting. Tension was the hardest thing to learn. I imagine I was taking out my childhood anxieties on the yarn. Once I learned to loosen up a bit, I made granny squares like no one's business. I had great plans to make a multicolored afghan, a coat-of-many-colors-type of design. I got bored halfway through and decided it should be a baby blanket. I completed them, but never sewed them together. It would have been atrocious anyway—I didn't necessarily have an eye for color at age ten. What has been the most challenging piece to create?Whatever I'm working on at the moment always seems to be the most challenging. I forget that the last piece was just as difficult as the one I'm working on now. If I were to pick a piece, it would be the Lion (above). Piecing together the face required more intricacy than I had expected, getting the differing colors of yarn to work together in a cohesive way. The mane proved to be the most baffling part of any project to date. It took me quite a long time to figure out how to make it stand on its own. I tried crocheting with wire and yarn together, wrapping the base of each strand, braiding...everything I could think of. The final solution was to just pack in the strands of yarn and let them hold each other up. The mane is done with the same technique as a latch-hook rug, but with about six strands in each hole. A bit time consuming, to say the least. You crochet masculine images and objects using the feminine technique of crochet. Do you work in other mediums?I have embroidered and knit in the past. My upcoming exhibition will include some knitting as well, if it all works out correctly. I also draw for a side project and was trained as a painter in school. But, for the most part, my main medium at the moment is yarn and a hook, which makes projects pretty portable and easy to work on in public. Do women and men have different reactions to your art?Yes, no, and, it varies. Can that be my answer? Everyone seems to be pretty amazed at the objects that can be created using crochet. When it comes to the objects and symbols, men tend to respond to the pieces on a different level. Often, they have experienced these objects in a way that women haven't. Take the urinal for example. I sent out a postcard with the urinal as the main image. The photograph was taken from above, the way a man would view it while using it. Women had no idea what the image was supposed to be until they read the title on the opposite side of the postcard. Men recognized it immediately.Men and women also approach the concept behind my work differently. Women continue to struggle with gender stereotypes in society, having to prove that they are capable of the same things as men. Some men come at it from another angle. Some resent the act of using traditionally masculine objects/activities—they feel these activities and objects are being taken from them, and made available to all. This can frighten them, or make them excited that things are leveling out. Other gents have told me that my work inspires them. During a recent artist talk at Lion Brand Yarn Studio, a man told me he would mention his knitting to friends, but bookend it with his love for football and fixing cars. Some men have wanted to be crafters for years, but have not had the guts to do it in public, or to show off their wares for fear of being seen as too feminine.From either perspective, male or female, people are forced to think about what defines them, and how they relate to their gender.You've started a project with Jonathan Adler. How did that come about, and what will you be making for them?I was actually just chatting with some employees at the Jonathan Adler store on the Upper West Side in Manhattan (they are a fabulous bunch, just so you know) while I made a purchase. We began to talk about what I do, and they asked to see my work. I showed them my website, and through that I got a meeting with the merchandise buyer. The Jonathan Adler collection has a similar look and feel to it, so my work will fit in perfectly. Apparently they like to work with and support local artists, which is fantastic. I'll be doing some limited-edition framed doilies for them. They'll be available in stores as soon as I can finish them! (You can sign up for my email updates and I'll send out an email when they are for sale) You're working on a locker room installation, all crocheted. That sounds daunting. Are you nervous about the undertaking?Short answer: YES.Unlike with other pieces, this installation is going to be very large and will consist of a lot of different parts. It will be representative of a locker room, and you will be able to move around between the pieces. I feel that traditionally the locker room has been a shrine to masculinity. A place that men should be able to go and be men. To let down their guard. For me, it has been a place of vulnerability, judgement, and measuring up. There is an element of competition and comparing strength, and for some reason this is seen as particularly masculine. I am putting people in a position to question this by creating this space in crochet.Like my other pieces, I have no idea how I will actually make it happen until I just start doing it. I've had to begin that process and it's sometimes overwhelming. Constructing the armatures for toilets and shower posts, etc., is a struggle, but it's coming along. The work needs to be completed before October of this year, and I still have a lot of work ahead of me.The work will be on display at Portlock Galleries in SoNo in Chesapeake, Virginia, and I am hoping there is interest enough in the work to take the show to other venues around the country!


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After establishing a customer base for its table grapes, mini and seedless watermelons, greenhouse peppers, euro cucumbers and other items, Divine Flavor LLC has decided it's time for a home of its own.
The company, which operates in McAllen, Texas; San Diego; and Arizona, has broken ground on a 90,000-square-foot facility projected to be completed next October.
Divine Flavor, which opened in 2006, has been renting cooler space from Rio Rico, Ariz.-based PDG Produce.
The construction site is on Mariposa Road in Nogales within 2 miles of the Mexico border crossing, said Pedro Batiz, partner and vice president of sales.
"It will have five rooms for different temperatures, double deck and hold 250 to 300 loads total," he said.
Divine Flavor's parent company is Hermosillo, Mexico-based Grupo Alta.
"It was in the plans," Batiz said. "We wanted to build our own facilities. The company has grown a lot, and that financially justifies the investment in a warehouse. It's also to better take care of the product. We've been renting a cooler, and now it's time to invest in our own warehouse."
Grupo Alta has 1,000 hectares of table grapes in Hermosillo and farms another 500 of mini and seedless watermelons.
"In greenhouses, we have a big program of sweet mini peppers, sweet mini blocky peppers and sweet long color peppers." Batiz said. "We also have big programs on Euro cucumbers and hothouse bell peppers."
Hothouse bells and mini sweet peppers out of Culiacan, Sinaloa, were expected to start production around Dec. 10.