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Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for December 6, 2013 at 5:00 am. Grain futures are mixed as traders adjust positions going into the weekend.
Weather is not really a factor in South America at this time as rain systems move across the crop growing areas every 5 to 7 days. Southwestern Argentina is reportedly a bit dry but not a major impact on the big picture.
Exports for last week were less than trade was expecting but sales are still on a very aggressive pace. US exporters have sold 73% of USDA's whole-year goal for corn compared to 50% for the five year average. Soybean sales have reached 95% of USDA goal compared with 69% five year average. Wheat sales are 76% of USDA estimate compared with a 70% five year average. With this aggressive sales pace the USDA may make some adjustments to the export targets on the balance sheet. We are reminded that historically USDA makes minimal changes to corn and soybean balance sheets on the December report; they wait until January to make major revisions.
Agroconsult says Brazil should produce a record 90.7 mmt of soybeans and 76.1 mmt of corn. That compares to their last estimate of 86.0 mmt of soybeans and 75.7 mmt of corn.
A major index fund roll starts today, traders are watching the Jan/March meal spread as it is estimated that nearly 50,000 contracts will be moved in the next 5 sessions.
There has been more talk of Argentina reducing its export tax from 35% to 20% for 90 days in order to get farmers to move soybeans.
The monthly employment report covering November will be released later this morning. Trade is expecting it to show an 180,000 increase in non-farm payroll. Last month saw an increase of 204,000. Total unemployment is expected to drop to 7.2% vs. last month's 7.3%.
Pork exports were 12% below a year ago and imports were down 16% during October. Beef exports during October were 5% higher than a year while beef imports increased 30% from the same period a year ago. Chicken exports have picked up pace by increasing 4% over last year. Livestock futures rally has stalled due to technical and fund selling. Lean hog futures and cash index has come in line. Traders are now waiting for hog supplies to tighten. Pork cutout values were .14 higher.
Cash cattle traded at 132 on Thursday which would be steady with last week. Beef cutout values are lower with choice down .89 and select down .42. CME Feeder Index is 165.22.
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Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for December 5, 2013 at 5:00 am. Grain futures are lower as fundamental news battles a positive technical picture. The higher prices yesterday are being met with some profit taking this morning. Light volume is also increasing the volatility in prices at the CME.
Weekly export sales report will be released this morning at 7:30. Trade estimates are: corn 850 to 950 tmt, soybeans 900 tmt to 1.2 mmt, soymeal 250 to 300 tmt, soyoil 20 to 40 tmt and wheat 450 to 550 tmt.
Though ethanol production fell in the latest week it is still posting a very strong pace, much better than USDA's whole-year estimate. Allendale is currently leaving its estimate of corn for ethanol unchanged. USDA will do the same on next week's supply/demand report.
The EPA hearing on its proposed changes to the Renewable Fuels Standard is scheduled for today between 9:15am to 9:00 pm ET.
Estimates for next week's crop report have been released by the newswires which suggest trade is expecting USDA to lower ending stocks on domestic wheat, corn and soybeans.
Canada raised its wheat production 4.5 mmt from their last estimate and Australia raised their crop by 1.7 mmt. Right now, US wheat prices are more competitive on the world markets which improves chances of getting some export business.
As it stands right now this week's hog slaughter is running 1.6% over last year. This is a tough pill to swallow when all the trade has heard for months is how bad the PED issue would hit in December. The premium of futures to cash is weighing on nearby contracts. Pork cutout values were down 1.82 on Wednesday.
Cattle country is still talking about steady to possibly higher trade for this week. Wholesale beef hit $200 for two separate weeks in November but has not been able to post a weekly close clearly above that mark. Beef cutout values were higher with choice up .30 and select up .09. The CME feeder Index is 165.36.
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Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for December 4, 2013 at 5:00 am. Grain futures are mixed as China cancels more corn shipments and Paris wheat sets a six month high.
Corn futures are giving back some of yesterday's gains on China's rejection of more corn after finding it contained an unapproved GMO variety. Corn also is backing away from an important chart point in the March Contract.
Traders have been shying away from buying nearby soybean futures as there is concern that China may cancel some cargoes. Our research suggests they could but probably not for several weeks. China will likely wait until they are more confident that South America has a bean crop.
World Weather Inc. is expecting favorable weather for much of South America over the next 2 weeks.
Soybean crush margins remain positive in US, South America and China on good meal demand.
Corn basis levels were steady to higher as the rally stalls movement. Year end tax planning and hopes of higher prices contribute to farmer's decision making.
There were no deliveries on the December corn and December meal. December wheat had another 607 contracts delivered partially through 12/2/2013.
Stats Canada's report is out later this morning. The Argentina Ag Ministry reduced their wheat production to 8.2 mmt from the last estimate of 8.5 mmt. Informa kept their estimate the same at 9.8 mmt and USDA will give us their number on Dec 10 versus the last estimate of 11 mmt.
Farm bill negotiators are expected to meet today to try and break the deadlock over food stamp cuts and subsidizing crop insurance.
Funds and technical selling is attributing to the sell-off in lean hog futures. Weaker cash markets are not helping trader's attitude with several dollar premiums of futures to cash index. Pork cutout values were down .54 to 90.99.
Cattle futures held support however traders are talking about near record highs of product. Can it sustain these levels going into holidays? Beef cutout values were lower on Tuesday with choice down .06 and select down 1.53. The CME Feeder Index was 166.53.
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for December 3, 2013 at 4:30 am. Grain futures are higher on bargain hunting.
China cancelling cargoes of corn because of GMO contamination has soybean traders banking profits. Will China cancel soybean purchases as well? Last week's export sales report had soybean commitments at 93% of USDA's yearly sales projection. Looking back to last year, export sales dropped sharply beginning in early December. The demand side of the equation will be very important until the January Supply and Demand and Quarterly Stocks reports.
Corn futures set lows on Monday not seen since June of 2010. Bargain hunters are helping corn rally off the lows and giving technical traders a "ray of hope" as charts suggest a potential reversal pattern.
Spread traders are talking about a seasonal adjustment to the wheat-corn spread which has widened to near record price difference in recent weeks. Call your Allendale Broker to discuss the opportunities of this spread.
Corn basis has slipped as some end-users are moving bids to the March contract from December.
Weather conditions in South America are favorable now but a long growing season ahead could provide for some excitement in US futures markets, stay in close touch with the Allendale Advisory Report.
Argentina's Planning Minister announced an increase in biodiesel blend for domestic use from 8% to 10%. He also ordered the country's thermo-electric plants to use biodiesel.
A US Ag attaché is suggesting the Argentina soybean production could be as much as 4 mmt larger than the latest USDA estimates due to large soybean plantings and favorable weather conditions.
Cattle futures continue to consolidate ahead of first notice day which is next Monday. Cash cattle are expected to trade steady to higher this week as supplies of market ready cattle remain tight and the weather forecast is for cold temps to move into cattle feeding areas. A close above 133.50 in December futures sets the stage for a retest of recent highs of 134.50. Beef cutout values were higher with choice up .18 and select up 1.07. The CME Feeder Index is 165.88.
Reports of PEDv on hog farms continue to rise which could impact supplies on market ready hogs in the April through June 2014 period. From the time of first reported cases of this virus, it would suggest slaughter numbers should be declining in early December. Pork cutout values were up 1.72 on Monday.
Markets as of 4:30 AM
Good Morning! Paul Georgy with early morning comments for December 2, 2013 at 5:00 am. Grain futures are mostly higher this morning in the front month contracts. The strength is coming from demand for US supplies of corn and soybeans by crushers and exporters.
Soybeans continue to lead the charge as traders are expecting an increase in soybean exports for the 2013/14 marketing year because sales are currently 93% of USDA forecast. Soybean basis remains seasonally strong as crush margins are positive due to meal demand.
Corn traders are looking for markets to remain weak into end of year unless new news develops in the next few weeks. Ethanol margins remain positive for crushing however many plants have enough corn around them for the next 30 days. The next major USDA report is not until mid-January.
Wheat demand is good in the world market as several countries are looking for supplies. Wheat had 724 contracts of new deliveries through November 27, 2013 and there were no corn deliveries.
Wednesday Stats Canada and Australia Wheat Board will issue reports.
South American weather forecast continues to be favorable for crops in most areas.
Managed Money increased short position in corn by 7,000 to 146,086 and increased short positions in wheat by 8,000 contracts to 55,199 net short. They increased long positions in soybeans by 8,500 contracts to make them net long 129,393. Non-commercial traders now hold a record short position in wheat.
Technical support in the March corn contract is 4.20 with last week's high as resistance. January soybeans should find some resistance near 13.50. Check in with Allendale Advisory Report for full details.
Cash cattle traded 1.00 to 2.00 higher last week. Trade is looking for steady to higher cash as packers go back to a full work week. Product demand will be watched closely with beef prices above 200 and first of month features. Beef cutout values were higher on Friday with choice up .33 and select up .21. The CME Feeder Cattle Index is 164.63.
Managed Money reduced long contracts in lean hogs and cattle each by more than 10,000 contracts.
The discount of cash index to futures is weighing on prices however traders are watching slaughter supplies. Analyst are expecting seasonal supply peaks behind us and looking ahead for the effects of last summer's PEDv losses. Pork cutout values were up 1.01 on Friday. Look for higher opening calls for livestock.


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Blue Flag beaches in South Africa are a very real feather in our tourism cap. To date, there are 36 beaches that have been awarded full Blue Flag status, and several others are in the pilot phase.
Conceived in France in 1985, the Blue Flag programme is a recognised international accreditation initiative that acknowledges excellence in maintaining the highest standards of environmental management, safety, services and amenities.
South Africa was the first country, outside of Europe, to introduce the Blue Flag programme in November 2001. Locally, the initiative has grown from just three beaches in the first year to 36 beaches in the 12th year of the programme.
Beaches with full Blue Flag status for 2012/2013 include:
- Bikini Beach, Cape Town
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- Llandudno, Cape Town
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- Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
- Ramsgate Beach, KZN South Coast
- Robberg 5 Beach, Plettenberg Bay
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- Witsand, at the mouth of the Breede River
The beaches have achieved world-class standards during the past season and have been adjudicated by both a South African and an International Blue Flag Jury to meet the standards of excellence set out for Blue Flag beaches. Blue Flag beaches are awarded seasonally, and can be withdrawn at short notice should qualifying criteria not be fulfilled.
Locally, the programme is run by WESSA (The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) in participation with municipal authorities. The Blue Flag iniatitive contributes to the aims of the White Paper on Sustainable Coastal Development.
The Blue Flag website is extremely informative and offers information on each beach's location, number of lifeguards, parking, average water temperature, special birds or animals that can be seen, and facilities.


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The 62nd ranked Cal Poly tennis team won at 50th ranked Fresno State, 4-1 on Sunday. The win improves the Mustangs to 2-0 on the season.
Fresno State won the doubles point by winning two of the three matches but Cal Poly swept singles competition. Cal Poly senior Andre Dome improved to 2-0 on the season in singles play. The teams number one player beat Reid deLaubenfels in three sets, 6-3, 6-7, 6-2. The Arroyo Grande High School graduate also teamed with Jordan Bridge to win in number one doubles, 8-1.
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1. #89 Andre Dome (CP) def. Reid deLaubenfels (FSU) 6-3, 6-7, 6-2
2. Marco Comuzzo (CP) def. Jeremy Quioz (FSU) 6-1, 6-4
3. Jordan Bridge (CP) def. Sam McNeil (FSU) 6-2, 6-2
4. Sai Kartik (FSU) vs. Derek Klein (CP) 7-6, 2-4, unfinished
5. Felipe Fritz (FSU) vs. Jurgen De Jager (CP) 2-6, 7-5, 2-0, unfinished
6. Naveen Beasley (CP) def. Nikolas Papic (FSU) 6-4, 5-7, 6-2
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1. Andre Dome/Jordan Bridge (CP) def. Reid deLaubenfels/Nikolas Papic (FSU) 8-1
2. Sam McNeil/Jeremy Quioz (FSU) def. Matt Thomson/Jordan Kepler (CP) 8-5
3. Sai Kartik/Felipe Fritz (FSU) def. Marco Comuzzo/Jurgen De Jager (CP) 8-6
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In an era when income disparities and anger with financial institutions in the U.S. are generating powerful social movements, it's not surprising that people are starting to look towards alternative business models. Shift Change, a new movie from filmmakers Melissa Young and Mark Dworkin, looks at the world of worker cooperatives, where reasonable salaries, job security, and general work satisfaction prevail.
Nowhere are the benefits of this model more obvious than in the Mondragon Corporation, a giant federation of worker cooperatives in the Basque region of Spain (there's nothing about dragons involved, it was founded in a town called Mondragon) that works in finance, retail operations, production of consumer goods and industrial components, and more. Co.Exist spoke with Young about her experiences making the film, and visiting the notoriously closed-off Mondragon Corporation.
Co.Exist: How did you stumble across this topic?
Young: Mark Dworkin and I have produced documentaries around social and economic issues for over 20 years. About 10 years ago, we happened to be in Argentina shortly after the big economic collapse they had there and did some filming with worker co-ops. People were basically locked out when the owners left, and in many cases they camped out in front of the factory or invaded it and kept working. People found in many places that they had the expertise in order to produce whatever it was, but where they really needed assistance was in the business end of things. There are still at least 10,000 people in the Buenos Aires area that are working in these companies.
Somebody had seen this [filming in Argentina] we did early on and said, "I'd really like to see something about these cooperatives in Mondragon and I think I can find you a bit of money to start." What I found really interesting is once we approached the Mondragon co-ops they said "Well, you know we're not that hot for publicity but if you're trying to make something that's going to encourage this kind of model in North America and you plan to cover some of the worker-owned businesses there then we would be glad to be a part of this documentary." We also heard that they had turned down Michael Moore and Naomi Klein, who had wanted to come and film there. I don't know for sure exactly why.
What is Shift Change about?
I think a lot of people are very concerned about high unemployment and growing inequality and are looking around to see if maybe there are better business models. One of them that we have come across is the worker-owned and -run business model. It's one in which you as a worker buy into a business, have a stake and a say in what happens in the business. These types of businesses are not nearly as likely to move overseas or change location because the people who work there actually own it and are making business decisions.
The complex in Mondragon has been in operation now for 50 years. That complex of worker-owned co-ops employs 85,000 people. We're hearing about all of these huge demonstrations and really high unemployment in Spain, but this part of Spain has half the unemployment of other parts of the country.
We found in the businesses that we visited around [the U.S.], including businesses in a whole range of sectors--from engineering firms to bakeries to home health care--people develop what works for them in their sector and their community. They've been able to cope better with the economic challenges that we've got going right now. It made me feel hopeful.
What was it like visiting Mondragon?
We were able to film inside factories, talk with managers, talk with workers, and talk with people on the street to get a sense of an economy that is a majority cooperative economy. 60% of the people there actually work for these worker co-ops and it does seem to make a huge difference in the community culture. It was pretty amazing to be in a place where so many of the anxieties that people in this country are facing, with "Will I have health care, will I have a job, can I put my children through college," people are not having to deal with those things. It has to do with the sense that there is an economic system where you have a say in what happens in your workplace.
Was there anything that surprised you in Mondragon in terms of the economic model and way it's working for them?
What really surprised me was just how complicated and developed this system was. They began with one industrial production facility in 1956 and then added on some more production facilities, but very early on they realized they needed a financing institution. Shortly after that they also founded a social service agency. At that time in Spain, cooperatives were not covered under certain kinds of social security laws, so they created their own institutions. Now there are 120 cooperatives in this system. Everybody who works on auto parts has their group and certain things they work on together, but then the whole entity, the Mondragon Corporation, has an overhead group. It's not really like a holding company because it continues to be answerable to each of these individual businesses.
Another thing that's kind of remarkable about that system is that they limit the difference between the lowest and highest paid workers, including the general manager--at this point in time, I think it's eight to one. I talked to the CEOs and said, "If you worked for a private company in Spain you'd be earning at least twice as much." And then of course we know in our country people could be earning 400 times as much or whatever, and they said, "You know, we are paid a dignified salary and there's more to life than money." I got that same response from all of the executives whom I asked. That was shocking.
It's hard to believe that could ever happen here in the U.S. with such a large network of co-ops.
In this country, the development of these kinds of regional networks are really just beginning. These new co-ops being developed in Cleveland--the Evergreen Cooperatives--they are being developed as a way to do community development and to work with people who have been largely marginalized from the workforce with all of the jobs moving overseas. They are organized into a network of sorts that's somewhat similar to Mondragon. But they're new, they've only been around for three or four years. They're opening the third of these cooperatives, and the total employment is 150 people, but they have in mind to keep expanding and adding more.
There's something called the Network of Bay Area Worker Cooperatives. There's something in Madison [Wisconsin] called MadWorc [Madison Worker Cooperatives], and they are very active. There are some co-ops there that have been around for 30 years, and they're only now working on this cross-sector organizing. People have realized that it's a lot harder to survive on your own. There's promise out there, but we don't think this is the only thing anybody can do. It is an approach to business that for some people and in some circumstances makes sense.
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CharlieCroker said:For the benefit of our foreign correspondents, please do not take offence at the often forthright mode of address on this forum- it is the Merseyside way, an advancing of the Language of the World, which has yet to permeate to the lower provinces and the titular capital of the British Empire, that London. Imagine a cross between Jack Regan and Malcolm Tucker, on speed. Give your creation the voice of Ringo Starr and you will have the essential Scouser, an image good enough to present to the man from Mars as perfect, should he ask.
If you have the privilege of visiting Town, go to the hallowed halls of the maternity ward of Walton General Hospital. It is an idyllic walk, through an exquisite environment, both natural and man-made, from Lime Street Station. In the dim, portentious light, you will see columns of cribs stretching to infinity, each containing a tiny facsimile of the above image. "Fokkkoff!", they squeak, in unison, as you cross the threshold.
A man whom you have never met, apropos of nothing, will ask your opinion on any subject. His response to your halting reply may be "Fokkknshite", but do not be intimidated- Scousers view communication as an essential tool, to be used as much as necessary, but they are painfully aware that it wastes thinking time. Therefore, any idea must be considered by as many people as possible, as soon as possible: brevity is essential. It is good manners to comply.
As a result of those facts, telepathy will evolve in Merseyside before any other region, making Scousers the human equivalent of that Bill Gates' cloud thing that he has. We will dominate the Globe, without even bothering to get out of bed early. Eventually, the peoples of the rest of the World will become confined to zoos where, amongst the whoops of the monkeys and the roar of the lions, there will be a general hubbub of "Look at the fokkknstate othat fokkker." This will rise to a crescendo around the Welsh Enclosure, where there will be unanimous incredulity that the things ever used to roam free amongst humans.
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A previous poster suggested that I should drink less while writing my whimsical nonsense. Good grief- that linguistic minefield has almost exploded my sober brain. I need a drink now.
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The hill on which La Cité stands has been fortified countless times across the centuries – by Gauls, Romans, Visigoths, Moors, Franks and Cathars, to name a few.
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France's most famous prehistoric cave paintings are at the Grotte de Lascaux, 2km southeast of Montignac. Discovered in 1940 by four teenage boys who were out searching for their lost dog, Lascaux contains a vast network of chambers and galleries adorned with the most complex prehistoric paintings ever found.
Imagine the egos, extravagance and the over-the-top costumes of a French royal coronation… The focal point of all the bejewelled pomposity was Reims' cathedral, a Gothic edifice begun in 1211 – and mostly completed 100 years later – on a site occupied by churches since the 5th century.
This splendid and enormous palace was built in the mid-17th century during the reign of Louis XIV – the Roi Soleil (Sun King) – to project the absolute power of the French monarchy, which was then at the height of its glory. Its scale and decor reflect Louis XIV's taste for profligate luxury and his boundless appetite for grandstanding.
Former French President Georges Pompidou wanted an ultracontemporary artistic hub, and he got it: competition-winning architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers effectively designed the building inside out, with utilitarian features such as plumbing, pipes, air vents and electrical cables forming part of the external façade, freeing up the interior space for exhibitions and ev.
Loches' vast hilltop citadel comprises several points of interest, all accessible with a single ticket. At the southern end of the promontory is Loches' original medieval stronghold, the 36m-high donjon built in the 11th century by Foulques Nerra.
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Housed in the eastern wing of the Palais des Ducs, these sprawling galleries make up one of the most outstanding museums in France. The rooms themselves are works of art and a special chance to be inside this monumental building. Note that the museum is undergoing major renovation works and some galleries may be closed when you read this.
Napoléon III's dazzling hunting parties drew aristocrats and wannabes from all around Europe to his 1337-room palace, built around eight courtyards. The sumptuous Grands Appartements , including the empress's bedroom and a ballroom lit by 15 chandeliers, can be visited with an audioguide (available in French, English, German and Japanese).
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With more entertainment to enjoy and more exciting ways to watch, the VIZIO E-Series 50" Class LCD Smart TV is the perfect upgrade everyone will love. Packed with the latest must-have features — VIZIO Internet Apps® (V.I.A.) and stunning picture quality of 1080p Full HD and 120Hz Effective Refresh Rate with Smooth Motion — this HDTV turns any room into your getaway to an exhilarating world of movies, sports and entertainment on demand. Enjoying favorites like Netflix®, Hulu Plus™, Youtube™, Skype™ and more† is easier than ever with built-in WiFi and the included smart remote. The VIZIO E-Series 50" Class LCD Smart TV gives you more of what you love about TV with all of the brilliant picture quality and world-class service you'd expect from America's LCD HDTV company.
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Stephen grew up in Tynemouth and learnt to surf through his father. Stephen owns the Tynemouth Surf Company and has an integral role in running the ONeill Surf Championships.
Stephen was interviewed by Kylea Little on 17 November 2005. The interview took place at Tynemouth Surf Company and lasted 18 minutes and 13 seconds.
The basic surfing techniques
"Basic surfing techniques"
Basic surfing techniques is, well, basically, to start with youre trying to kind of like catch the wave and then actually stand on it and go along. And then well start to improve you from the moment you can actually comfortably paddle, turn your board, catch a wave and stand up, and then its all improvement from then onwards. You can actually only get better, so the more you actually do the sport, the quicker youre able.
We find most people on lessons are, at least three quarters of the pupils can actually ride on the first lessons and then its just a matter of continuing and improving your performance.
We get people coming, its very strange actually, it was quite, I was quite looking forward to seeing what sort of people and ages came, but its come in basically from all walks of life- youve got people from 60 years old down to six years old, and all sorts of professions are joining the sport- mums, dads, students- all sorts, so its around the whole circle, basically.
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Our City leadership will once again decide what to do with millions of our dollars. I for one, am for owning the downtown centerpiece. As property tax payers, owning Autozone Park has some un-intended beni's -
1) No tax on tickets? Didn't our tax dollars already pay for it?
2) Public use of the facility? Finally, a place to host my Stroller Derby
3) As owners, We get to decide what promotions to do on game nights:
Like- "Council Rack night"- the 7th inning stretch gives one lucky fan the honor of slowly cranking the rack with a council member....oh, ummm, the stretch-o, rack machine is broke (city owned).
"Testicle Tuesdays- have your balls checked, free with game ticket"
"Toilet seat night- every fan gets a complimentary toilet seat that doubles as stadium seats"
"Nerd Nights- dress as your favorite Legend of Zelda, Save Algie, Assasins Creed gaming character and recieve free pocket protector, shampoo and a bar of soap"
"Loose it, booze it. If the team looses, free beer and dogs for every adult fan", sponsored by DUIDave.com
"exotic repitle night" - free rubber snakes for every fan to be thrown on the field at the opposing team
"Tattoo night" - show your tattoo, not normally exposed to the naked eye, and get in free .
"Nickelback night" - free admision with a donation of a Nickelback CD. After the game all the Nickelback cd's will be loaded in a cement mixer and poured on the new stretch of I-69.


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Don't have time to take a tour? Done it before? That's cool. Come in for some samples. You get four free just for walking in the door! Our store is also open so you can leave here with beer (bottles or growlers), T-shirts, hats, glassware, openers and other beer drinkin' goods. Bunyan's Lunchbox also serves our beer-centric foods (brats, chowder and Hop-Pickles) during Tasting Room hours. Love the food? Pick some up in the store to bring home with you.
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TDK Japan, a supplier of read-write heads for hard-drive manufacturers predicts that 2.5 hard drives will be a reality by late 2009, and will reach markets by early 2010. The company presented a roadmap to the press late last week, that shows that it will have the technology available to produce 3.5 inch disk platters with 640 GB data density. Four such platters will go into making 2.5 TB drives. On the 2.5 inch drive front, the roadmap shows a jump to 320 GB per platter density, which allows 640GB 2-platter SFF drives to be announced by manufacturers towards the end of this year. Hard Drive manufacturers had reached the 2 TB milestone earlier this year. Seagate and Western Digital used four 500 GB platters in their products. At this rate of data density increases, a 5 TB hard drive in 2010, as predicted by Hitachi's Yoshihiro Shiroishi last year, sounds a little more realistic. Source: Register Hardware
Awesome - as long as the only drives at that capacity aren't the slow-as WD green series. Gimme a samsung spinpoint/seagate/WD black 2.5TB drive and i'll be a very happy man.
" a supplier of read-write heads for hard-drive manufacturers predicts that 2.5 TB hard drives" Missing TB mate I read it and thought the sentance was talking about 2.5inch and was like wtf
Eh. Let mechanical HDDs die. I'd be more impressed with a cheap and fast 1TB SSD by late 2009/early 2010...
I have little interest in a 2.5TB HDD over a 2.0TB HDD except for the pressure it puts on 2.0TB prices.
These drives are mostly for storage, average performance is just fine for that. That's one solution. Though TDK increased density here. I do wonder why they don't make higher drives with more platters, or 5,25" ones, like the Bigfoots (which were quite unreliable ) back in the days. I believe the market is there.
SSD's are doubling every year, if not more. HDDs are increasing about 50% a year - with setbacks (for example, the latest large drives are all 5,400 RPM) largest commercially viable right now SSD is 512GB, within a year that should be 2TB or more - while mechanical drives will be around the 3-3.5TB mark. Give it another year after that, and we'll be close. mechanical drives will still have the better pricing at this point. 1-2 years after that, SSDs will dominate. The simple fact is, SSD's are still 2.5" - once they're cheaper they can slap them in a 3.5" enclosure, quadruple the size and call it a day.
Prediction? I think we will see "performance" HDDs die out. They cant compete with SDD. And at slower speeds, HDDs can store at higher density at lower power. Next step? 4500rpm 5TB HDD 3.5" format. With slower read/write speeds. Whereas SSD will get faster, and the standard size will become 320MB rather than 80/160 as it is now. 10TB? While in theory you could manuf. a double height drive like the old SCSI drives... due to manuf. and reliability costs (they were horribly unreliable and prone to damage from small knocks)... more likely peeps will just RAID array them.
...and much like Intel sticking two Pentium 4's into one chip to keep up with AMD, we'll probably see double-height mechanical drives. They'll have to.
Bow before the God's of the Gigabyte Age. The Megabyte's feeble Demi-Gods are no match for my platters!
isn't there a limit to the density of the process they currently use on HDD? i can't recall what limit i read but it wasn't too high in the T, like 5 or seomthing. could be wrong. i also read that they may take a route of using multi faced disc's as well as multi heads for faster read times and double the memory space per platter. could be wrong and i doubt we'll see this since SDD is going to take hold.
Only if some other method for storing data on mechanical platters is developed -- there's a physical limit to it, and it's far, far short of a petabyte right now.
yep, something with how small the magnetic particles get or something and room temperature will mess it up due to the size. course previous estimated limits have already been broken so i'm sure something will be thought up to continue HDD size, course as i said i'm betting SDD becomes mainstream before that happens
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09/09/2013, 11:09 am
Smartphones are now the predominant type of cellular phone in the United States, accounting for more than half according to a new poll, while Apple's iPhone leads all other devices among smartphone owners.
Apple's more affordable 'iPhone 5C' expected to have greatest US benefit for T-Mobile
09/09/2013, 09:09 am
The debut of a new, less expensive iPhone model may have the greatest domestic benefit for T-Mobile, America's fourth-largest carrier which appeals to more budget-oriented customers.
European Apple patent hints at NFC-enabled iPhone fingerprint sensor
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A recently unveiled European patent filed by Apple describes a means of combining a fingerprint scanner with near-field communication technology, furthering rumors that Apple's next iPhone will integrate a novel form of security in order to set itself apart.
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A batch of photos claiming to show the logic board bound for Apple's rumored low-cost "iPhone 5C" hit the Web on Saturday, with the alleged part showing minor design changes from the current iPhone 5.
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China Mobile may postpone iPhone launch to complete TDD-LTE network
09/07/2013, 12:09 am
According to KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, China Mobile will introduce Apple's iPhone to its 700 million subscribers by the end of the year, but the world's largest telecom first needs to finish rolling out its TDD-LTE network, a task that could delay the phone's launch until November.
Apple likely to launch 4.5" to 5" iPhones in 2014, analyst says
09/06/2013, 10:09 pm
Coming on the heels of Apple's rumored experimentation with larger screened version of the iPhone, KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the Cupertino company will release a handset sporting a 4.5-inch to 5-inch display.
Silver ring around 'iPhone 5S' home button may be integral to fingerprint reader, not just for looks
09/06/2013, 09:09 pm
Reports on Friday spurred talk of a "silver ring" that will supposedly adorn the "iPhone 5S" home button, though a look at the technology driving Apple's AuthenTec sensors suggests the part is more important than just window dressing.
First customers already in line for new iPhones Apple has yet to announce
09/06/2013, 08:09 pm
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09/06/2013, 04:09 pm
Apple is reportedly set to ship a rumored less-expensive version of the iPhone to China Mobile, indicating that the two companies have finally signed an agreement that could see the iPhone access the world's largest cellular carrier's over 700 million subscribers.
Apple's iPhone holds 40% share of US smartphone market
09/06/2013, 03:09 pm
The iPhone has kept Apple in the number one spot among manufacturers for the U.S. smartphone market yet again, with Apple's bestselling device actually growing its share from the previous quarter.
Contest: Win Apple's next iPhone & a new iSkin case of your choice
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Apple may differentiate 'iPhone 5S' fingerprint scanning home button with silver ring [u]
09/06/2013, 12:09 pm
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Apple could use 'a Siri-like moment' at next week's iPhone event, Barclays says
09/06/2013, 12:09 pm
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New iPhone with bigger display predicted to be a major success in China
09/06/2013, 11:09 am
With reports continuing to claim Apple is experimenting with screen sizes as large as 6 inches for a future iPhone model, one analyst has noted that jumbo-sized smartphones are currently in high demand in the world's biggest market: China.
Vodafone Germany to reportedly stop 32GB and 64GB iPhone 5 sales, 16GB model to live on
09/05/2013, 08:09 pm
Purportedly leaked photos of Vodafone Germany's ERP system reveals the telecom will discontinue sales of 32GB and 64GB iPhone 5 models, but will carry over the 16GB version as a possible intermediate device positioned between the rumored iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S.
WSJ again claims Apple working on larger-screened iPhones up to 6" diagonal [u]
09/05/2013, 04:09 pm
Apple is reportedly testing a variety of next-generation iPhones with larger screen sizes, some up to six inches diagonally, though the devices are not expected to roll out at next week's media event.
Japan's DoCoMo to carry Apple's iPhone starting this fall - report
09/05/2013, 02:09 pm
Japan's largest wireless carrier, NTT DoCoMo, appears to have settled its differences with Apple and will begin supporting the iPhone when it goes on sale this year, according to a new report.
China Telecom, Unicom rumored to offer Apple's new iPhones Sept. 20, China Mobile in Nov.
09/05/2013, 02:09 pm
Apple's current carrier partners China Unicom and China Telecom may offer the company's next-generation iPhones as soon as Sept. 20, though a launch on China Mobile is expected to come slightly later, a new rumor claims.
New high-res pics may again show Apple's 'iPhone 5S' fingerprint sensor
09/05/2013, 10:09 am
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I have a patient with a history of depression with hypersomnia. He was treated several years ago with desipramine and felt fantastic. He slept well and his depressive symptoms totally remitted. Unfortunately, after 2 months on the medication, he developed a rash. Since that time, he has been treated to partial remission with other ssri's and has never been able to achieve the same restful sleep he had with the desipramine. Which other medications would be most comparable to desipramine in regards to sleep? Cymbalta has come closest but still associated with daytime somnolence.
The Effects of Antidepressants on Sleep
The Effects of Antidepressants on Sleep
Many psychiatric disorders are accompanied by disturbance of sleep. In addition to resolving sleep-related symptoms through their primary therapeutic effects, many psychiatric medications have secondary effects on sleep that can contribute to their overall therapeutic benefit or sometimes counter them through adverse effects. The antidepressants are a prototypical example of the potentially complex interactions between psychiatric medications and sleep.
It is thought that all approved antidepressants work through modulation of monoamine neurotransmitters, including norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin, all of which have been shown to exert prominent effects in regulating sleep-wakefulness and sleep architecture (Table).1 In particular, norepinephrine and serotonin play prominent roles in suppressing REM sleep, while acetylcholine (ACh) plays a key role in the initiation of REM sleep.2 A number of antidepressants affect other neurotransmitter receptors, such as muscarinic ACh, α1-adrenergic, and histamine H1receptors, that are implicated in sleep regulation.3
Pharmacological differences among TCAs translate into clinically differentiating features. TCAs such as amitriptyline and doxepin are used in depressed patients who have prominent insomnia. In recent years, clinicians have scaled down the dosages of these antidepressants to well below established ranges to treat insomnia symptoms. Pharmacologically, the TCAs noted for their sleep-enhancing effects are more potent in blocking the serotonin transporter than the norepinephrine transporter, in addition to exerting prominent blockade of histamine H1 receptors.3 Doxepin has been studied at very low dosages in patients with primary insomnia. The studies demonstrate the efficacy of low-dosage doxepin therapy (3 and 6 mg qhs) for alleviating symptoms of insomnia.4 Doxepin is now marketed in the US as Silenor, in 3- and 6-mg dose strengths for primary insomnia.
Some TCAs are more activating and have been used to treat a subset of depressed patients who experience hypersomnolence and daytime lethargy. Examples of TCAs in this category include desipramine and protriptyline, agents that are characterized by the selective blockade of norepinephrine presynaptic uptake sites.3 In polysomnographic studies of patients with depression, administration of the activating TCA desipramine has been reported to produce an increase in sleep onset latency, a decrease in sleep efficiency, and a heightened number of awakenings.5 These findings underscore the important lesson that treatment with an antidepressant does not automatically result in improvement in sleep in depressed patients.
The majority of TCAs markedly suppress REM sleep, except for trimipramine, trazodone, nefazodone, bupropion, and mirtazapine.1,6 A clinical consequence of REM suppression can be a change in frequency and intensity of dreaming, as well as a pronounced exacerbation of intense, disturbing dreams related to "REM rebound" on discontinuation. Pulmonary specialists sometimes advocate use of an activating TCA such as protriptyline because it may help suppress REM sleep—when sleep apnea episodes may be accentuated—and also provide benefit for the daytime somnolence that many patients with sleep apnea experience.7
These agents increase concentrations of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin by decreasing their metabolism.8While the MAOIs have demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of depression in general, they especially have been associated with efficacy in the treatment of atypical depression characterized by hypersomnolence as well as by apathy and low energy.9
Tranylcypromine is structurally related to amphetamine and tends to be activating and associated with insomnia. In polysomnographic studies, tranylcypromine has been demonstrated to prolong sleep onset latency and increase awakenings and arousals during sleep.10 Phenelzine is more typically sedating and is less frequently associated with complaints of insomnia. Notably, both have been demonstrated to produce REM suppression, and discontinuation of treatment can be associated with significant REM rebound.6 Selegiline is now available as a skin patch, which may be less likely to cause insomnia.
The SSRIs are characterized by selective inhibition of the presynaptic serotonin transporter, leading to enhanced activity of serotonin at postsynaptic receptors.3 A large number of serotonin receptor subtypes that regulate sleep and wakefulness as well as transitions between specific sleep stages, such as the termination of REM sleep, have been identified.
Because of the complexity of serotonin involvement in sleep-wake regulation, drugs that modulate serotonin activity can produce prominent and sometimes diverse effects on sleep. Some patients who took fluoxetine reported insomnia as an adverse effect, whereas other patients experienced daytime somnolence.11 This same pattern of diverse subjective reports on sleep and wakefulness has been reported in clinical trials with all of the drugs in this class.
While data have been reported most extensively for fluoxetine and paroxetine, class effects of SSRI therapy appear to include increased sleep onset latency and/or an increased number of awakenings and arousals, leading to an overall decrease in sleep efficiency.12,13 Virtually all of the SSRIs examined have been noted to suppress REM sleep.1 Clinically, reports of a change in the frequency, intensity, and content of dreaming can be associated with SSRIs, as well as the occurrence of these symptoms on discontinuation.
Be mindful that treatment of a patient with depression may produce significant improvement in symptoms of depression in general, yet may not address insomnia. In some cases, treatment with an SSRI may produce or exacerbate problems with sleep disturbance. Therefore, a medication that targets insomnia may also be prescribed for patients with depression who are being treated with an SSRI.
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Desipramine is a fairly pure norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. However, as a tricyclic antidepressant, it does produce several additional pharmacological effects that might conceivably contribute to effects on sleep. As noted in the section on tricyclic antidepressant drugs in the article, protriptyline has also been characterized by producing selective potent blockade of norepinephrine presynaptic uptae sites. Moreover, clinically, protriptyline has sometimes been suggested for use in the treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea, both to help suppress REM sleep but also to help counter symptoms of daytime hypersomnolence.


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