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The Member of Parliament for Tema East Titus Glover has denied receiving privileged information from the Chief Justice about the Justices who were to be empanelled on the election fraud case.
A day before the Court's first sitting; Titus Glover who is a member of the opposition New Patriotic Party's Communication team was heard on radio raising reservations about the likelihood of Justice Atuguba being on the nine-member panel.
The first-time MP's reason was that Justice Atuguba's relationship with the President's recently- appointed Executive Secretary Dr. Raymond Atuguba gives ground for likely bias on the part of the Judge.
Titus Glover has received a lot of flak for raising issues with Justice William Atugaba's membership of the Bench.
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I remember reading of one instance where a guy was talking a lot flashing his gun around open carrying and some one took it from him, seemingly to shut him up as much as anything.
There is this case.
Where are the others?
This came up before talking about civilians open carrying getting shot first. No one could come up with any stories where it happened if I remember correctly.
Yes it is a bit like waving a $500 bill around. For a long time I wore an $800 watch. Lots of people now walk around with $500+ phones on their belt openly without thinking twice.
I have been in situations where I was escorting tens of thousands of dollars cash. Sometimes alone and in a fairly conspicuous manner. I was once walking across downtown Dayton with a manilla envelope bulging with cash. Walking right by drug dealers, prostitutes, pimps, and other interesting fellows. No gun.
I bet this was more political than financial.
When openly carrying in a politically charged arena, and college campuses have all been so the last few weeks, it is best not to go alone.
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Coincidentally, my son and daughter-in-law left for Hong Kong to pick up their new son on World Down Syndrome Day, March 21. Joining them on the trip was their other adopted child, now age 7, from Kyrgyzstan, whom they adopted with a severe medical problem that has since been corrected.
March 21 was the 9th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day, a commemoration created, according to Down Syndrome International, "to help raise awareness of what Down syndrome is, what it means to have Down syndrome and how people with Down syndrome play a vital role in our lives and communities."
My son Nathan, his wife Amanda and daughter Anara returned from their journey with their 18-month-old son a week ago, and the rest of us have been celebrating his arrival after the expensive and tedious year-and-a-half process of making this international adoption.
Ezekiel Nathan Hubartt, born on Sept. 28, 2012, has been in the care of foster parents in Hong Kong throughout the process. He is a bright-eyed, loving little boy who still has to learn to talk and walk, as is often the case with Down syndrome children of his age. He's a delight and a joy to his family as he becomes their fifth child.
So is his 6-year-old cousin, aptly named Joy, adopted from South Korea by my oldest daughter Rachel and her husband Guy. She was the second adopted child of their five.
Some people struggle to understand why anyone would want to adopt a child with Down syndrome, considering, I suppose, the difficulties and expenses inherent not only in adoption but in treatment, teaching and permanent commitment.
Down syndrome is a genetic condition, not an illness. Having Down syndrome, according to DSI, does not make a person unhealthy, although some people with Down syndrome may have health issues throughout their lives.
My daughter-in-law Amanda expresses her heart in explaining why she and Nathan decided to choose Zeke for their next child: "We focused much on the 'why not' because we really wanted people to grasp that Ezekiel is a person and worthy of life and love," Amanda wrote on her family blog. "It was not about the sacrifices to be made and it still isn't. This life is still temporary," she wrote, "all life is still valuable, children with Down syndrome are still discarded and marginalized. We still have enough resources, faith and love to make this child our own."
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IT'S amazing what can be achieved with a little makeup and an outfit change.
An American bishop has taken on the prejudices of his church congregation by dressing up as a homeless man.
Bishop David Musselman found himself "surprised at my own inability to have compassion" and wanted to challenge those who were critical of others.
"Sometimes the best way to do that is through experiences that go beyond just a talk in church," the Mormon bishop told Deseret News.
He wanted to see how people would react to him if were dressed as an entirely different person.
So he contacted makeup artist Tara Starling, who with makeup, facial hair, glasses and a beanie, transformed him into a ragged old man.
Last Sunday Bishop Musselman attended his weekly church service in Taylorsville, Utah, not as a preacher, but as a member of the congregation.
He received mixed reactions. At least five people asked him to leave the building, some gave him money, but most were indifferent.
"Many actually went out of their way to purposefully ignore me, and they wouldn't even make eye contact," he said. "Their inability to even acknowledge me being there was very surprising".
Though some children wanted to offer him money.
"They [the children] looked to their parents to determine whether or not that was safe, and that's certainly something you would expect and it's a good thing," Bishop Musselman said.
"Some parents completely embraced it with their children, other parents were very, very guarded and evasive."
Halfway through the service, Musselman asked to say a few words before the congregation. As he received a few odd stares, he stood before the people and thanked those for the kindness they has showed him. He asked where the bishop was so that he could return some of the money given to him as a token of his appreciation.
When no one spoke, Bishop Musselman took off his wig and glasses to reveal his true identity.
"It had a shock value that I did not anticipate," he said. "I really did not have any idea that the members of my ward would gasp as big as they did."
The experiment seems to have had a profound effect on many people. Ms Starling said it has ignited real change in some people's minds.
"People are sharing that it has really touched them, and it has caused them to think again and look at things in a different way and maybe change their mind about the way that they treat people and to endeavour to look beyond the face, into the heart."
Ms Starling says being a part of the project has been a rewarding experience.
"I used to dream … (that) the pinnacle of my career would be to work on a film and the film would get nominated for an Academy Award of makeup."
But people contacting her saying, "Thank you for sharing this. It's changed my mind. It's changed my heart, and it's changed the way that I'm living," is worth more than all the awards in the world, she said.
Bishop Musselman says the experience has showed him that people have a desire to improve themselves and change their prejudices.
"I learned that more people want to be better than I had originally thought," he said. "I learned that we don't know what happened to an individual, and so we can't and never should try to judge."


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Parliament of Australia Department of Parliamentary Services
Parliamentary Library Information, analysis and advice for the Parliament BILLS DIGEST
21 June 2010, no. 186, 2009-10, ISSN 1328-8091
International Monetary Agreements Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2010
Leslie Nielson Economics Section
Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Background ................................................................................................................................. 2
How does the IMF work? .................................................................................................. 2
What is the NAB? .............................................................................................................. 3
Expanding the NAB .......................................................................................................... 4
Additional IMF funding .................................................................................................... 5
Basis of policy commitment ................................................................................................ 5
Committee consideration ..................................................................................................... 5
Position of significant interest groups/press commentary ................................................... 5
Pros and cons ....................................................................................................................... 6
Financial implications ................................................................................................................. 7
Main provisions .......................................................................................................................... 8
Schedule 1 ......................................................................................................................... 8
2 International Monetary Agreements Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2010
This Digest was prepared for debate. It reflects the legislation as introduced and does not canvass subsequent amendments.
This Digest does not have any official legal status. Other sources should be consulted to determine the subsequent official status of the Bill.
International Monetary Agreements Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2010
Date introduced: 16 June 2010
House: House of Representatives
Portfolio: Treasury
Commencement: The operative provisions (Schedule 1) commence on the later of:
⢠Royal Assent, or
⢠the date on which amendments to the International Monetary Fund's 'New Arrangements to Borrow' arrangement and changes in credit arrangements of existing participants in this arrangement referred to in Decision No. 14577-(10/35) of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (dated 12 April 2010) (the IMF decision) becomes effective.
Links: The links to the Bill, its Explanatory Memorandum and second reading speech can be found on the Bills page, which is at http://www.aph.gov.au/bills/. When Bills have been passed they can be found at ComLaw, which is at http://www.comlaw.gov.au/.
This Bill amends the International Monetary Agreements Act 1947 (IMA Act) to allow Australia to accept the changes to the terms and conditions of the 'New Arrangements to Borrow' (NAB) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) adopted by the Executive Board of that agency on 12 April 2010. The proposed amendments will allow Australia to make larger sized loans to the IMF, under the recently decided changes to the NAB, in the event that the Fund calls for additional finance.1
How does the IMF work?
To understand what the NAB is, it is necessary to understand how the IMF operates. The IMF is a specialised agency of the United Nations and has 186 member countries. Amongst other things, it provides policy advice and financing (lending) to member states in economic difficulties. It is the funding of this latter function that is the special focus of this Bill.
1. C Emerson (Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs), 'Second reading speech: International Monetary Agreements Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2010', House of Representatives, Debates, 16 June 2010, p. 5; Explanatory Memorandum, International Monetary Agreements Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2010, p. 1.
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Upon joining, each member of the IMF is assigned a financial contribution quota, based broadly on its relative size in the world economy. A member's quota subscription determines the maximum amount of financial resources the member is obliged to provide to the IMF. A member must pay its subscription in full upon joining the organization: up to 25 per cent must be paid in the IMF's own currency, called Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) or widely accepted currencies (such as the dollar, the euro, the yen, or pound sterling), while the rest is paid in the member's own currency.2 Australia's quota is SDR3.2 billion and the United States, as the largest member, has a quota of SDR37.1 billion.3
The IMF's second source of funds is its gold holdings. It was, as at January 2010, the world's third largest official gold holder, with just over 3000 tonnes in its possession. However, in the fourth quarter of 2009 the IMF initiated the first phase of a program to sell 403 tonnes of gold.4
What is the NAB?
The IMF's third source of funding is borrowing additional amounts from its members. While quota subscriptions of member countries are the IMF's main source of financing, the Fund can supplement its resources through borrowing if it believes that resources might fall short of members' needs. Through the General Arrangements to Borrow (GAB) and the New Arrangements to Borrow (NAB), a number of member countries and institutions agree to stand ready to lend additional funds to the IMF.
The NAB is a set of credit arrangements between the IMF and 26 member countries and institutions.5 In January 1997, the IMF's Executive Board adopted a decision establishing the NAB, which became effective in November 1998. The NAB has been renewed twice, most recently in November 2007 for a further period of five years from November 2008.
2. Material for this section is drawn from IMF, About the IMF, Overview, viewed 18 June 2010, http://www.imf.org/external/about/overview.htm. The SDR was created in 1969. It is an international reserve asset and is based on a basket comprised of the British pound, the euro, Japanese yen and the United States dollar, but its value is measured in US dollars daily.
3. P Bayley, 'When the IMH says it will rescue Greece, we all provide the funding', Banking Day, 21 May 2010, viewed 19 June 2010, http://www.bankingday.com/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&stream=1&selkey=9888&hlc =2&hlw=. Also see E Doherty (Reserve Bank of Australia - International Department), 'IMF initiatives to bolster funding and liquidity', Reserve Bank Bulletin, Sydney, November 2009, viewed 19 June 2010, http://www.rba.gov.au/publications/bulletin/2009/nov/2.html
4. P Bayley, ibid.
5. The list of these countries and institutions, including those participating under the 'expanded' NAB, is at http://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/facts/gabnab.htm viewed 19 June 2010.
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Expanding the NAB
As a key part of efforts to overcome the global financial crisis, on 2 April 2009, the Group of Twenty industrialized and emerging market economies (G 20) agreed to increase the resources available to the IMF by up to an additional US$500 billion. This new amount represents a trebling of the total pre-crisis lending resources of about US$250 billion, and is aimed at being supportive of growth in emerging market and developing countries.
On 24 November 2009, the current 26 NAB participants and representatives of 13 potential new participants reached agreement on the key elements of an expanded and more flexible NAB. It was proposed that the NAB be expanded up to US$600 billion. A formal decision on the expanded and more flexible NAB was taken by the Executive Board of the IMF on 12 April 2010.
To make the expanded NAB operational, current NAB participants need to consent to the proposed amendments to the latest NAB decision and the increases in credit arrangements, and new participants need to notify the IMF of their adherence to the NAB. For many current and future NAB participants this involves domestic approval procedures, including legislative approval before they can consent or adhere to the expanded NAB. This Bill contains legislative provisions that allow Australia to participate in the expanded NAB.6
The Explanatory Memorandum notes that the recent amendments to the NAB will become effective when existing NAB participants representing 85 per cent of total credit arrangements have concurred to these changes, including each participant whose particular credit arrangement has been changed.7 Apparently, this level of agreement has not yet been reached.
A particular feature of this expansion is that for the first time China, Russia, India, Brazil and nine other countries have agreed to participate in these expanded arrangements, alongside the 26 other countries (including Australia), that have already extended additional credit to the IMF.8
6. Material in this and the preceding section was drawn from IMF, IMF standing borrowing arrangements, Factsheet, 14 April 2010, viewed 18 June 2010,
7. Explanatory Memorandum, p. 2.
8. H Schneider, 'IMF triples crisis loan pool to $500b', Sydney Morning Herald, 14 April 2010, p. 7.
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The IMF is not the only organisation expanding its lending capacity in the face of the global financial crises. Both the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank have put new arrangements in place to respond to this crisis.9
Additional IMF funding
Lastly, the IMF implemented a note issuance facility in July, 2009. The IMF can now issue notes (or bonds) to the 'official sector' of member countries, that is, their central banks and, or monetary authorities.
The notes provide the official sector with a safe investment and help ensure the IMF can provide timely and effective assistance to countries in need. To date, three note purchase agreements have been signed with member countries, with a total a total value of US$69 billion.
Clearly, the IMF's ability to fund its activities comes directly from the strength of the economies of its members.10
Basis of policy commitment
The proposed amendments were foreshadowed in the Treasurer's media release of 12 May 2009.11
Committee consideration
As at the date of writing this Bill has not been referred to a parliamentary committee for inquiry.
Position of significant interest groups/press commentary
There has been little Australian comment on this Bill. However, some international comment suggests that the expanded NAB may lead to global inflation, if these arrangements are called upon.12 Another commentator suggests that the expanded NAB
9. Australian Government, AUSAid, 'Global recession update', no. 5, 5 August 2009, viewed 19 June 2010, http://www.ausaid.gov.au/makediff/pdf/recession_update_5.pdf
10. P Bayley, op. cit. See also N Roubini, 'IMF funding: SRD bonds likely to boost lending capacity', Roubini Global Economics, Briefing note, 1 July 2009, viewed 19 June 2010, http://www.roubini.com/briefings/10512.php
11. W Swan (Treasurer), Australian commitments to International Monetary Fund and Asian Development Bank, media release, No. 064, Canberra, 12 May 2009, viewed 18 June 2010, http://www.treasurer.gov.au/DisplayDocs.aspx?doc=pressreleases/2009/064.htm&pageID=0 03&min=wms&Year=2009&DocType=0
12. M DeFault, 'IMF prepares for global cataclysm', Bullionmark website, 15 April 2010, viewed 19 June 2010, http://bullionmark.com.au/bullion-market-tools-a-
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enables IMF members to 'lend to themselves' and so represents a very large government sanctioned 'Ponzi Scheme'.13 Generally, such schemes eventually collapse.
Still other commentators are wary of the IMF and its role in offering financial support to struggling governments due to perceptions of its requirement for overly harsh economic policies that have in the past accompanied its loans. They are wary of the expansion of the NAB and the Fund's ability to provide additional loans (if called upon) for this reason.14
Pros and cons
The ability of multilateral institutions, such as the IMF to provide finance to countries that find themselves in financial difficulties is a stabilising influence in current circumstances. A stable international financial environment is very much in Australia's interests, enabling higher levels of international trade and investment to occur than would otherwise be the case.
However, the proposed amendments represent a potential additional substantial call on government finances. Currently, the government is seeking to reduce its outstanding debt. Any additional call by the IMF on Australia for additional funds would further complicate this particular task. The risk of this disadvantage depends on the probability that the IMF will indeed make such a call. Recently, several of the most indebted European states have reduced their budget spending, and increased taxes, in an effort to reduce their outstanding debt levels.15 Whether these actions will be enough to avoid the need for the provision of
resources/2010/4/00/64-IMF-prepares-for-GLOBAL-CATACLYSM.html Caveat: this site does not present an unbiased opinion. Rather its opinions seem aimed at boosting the demand for physical gold holdings. Nevertheless, it is a current opinion in relation to the expanded NAB.
13. P Amery, 'The ultimate Ponzi scheme', Index Universe Europe website, 16 April 2010, viewed 19 June 2010, http://www.indexuniverse.eu/blog/7393-the-ultimate-ponzi-scheme.html. As readers may be aware, a 'Ponzi scheme is one where interest and dividend payments to investors are made from the capital contributed by those investors. The most recent example of such a scheme is the large scale fraud recently uncovered in the US run by Bernie Madoff.
14. 'The IMF's new lease of life: A bad idea?', Share the world's resources website, IMF World Bank and Trade, 28 April 2009, viewed 19 June 2010, http://www.stwr.org/imf-world-bank-trade/the-imfs-new-lease-of-life-a-bad-idea.html. R Weissman, 'A new life for the IMF: Capitalizing on crisis', Towards Freedom website, 1 July 2009, viewed 19 June 2010, http://www.towardfreedom.com/globalism/1612-a-new-life-for-the-imf-capitalizing-on-crisis
15. For example, Spain has recently announced a substantial tax increases, B Dominguez, 'Tax hikes in Spain's 2010 budget', Baker and McKenzie website, 2010, viewed 19 June 2010, http://www.bakermckenzie.com/FCSpainTaxHikes2010Budget/. 'Spain's deficit to decline in 2010 government says', Latin American Herald Tribune, 18 June 2010, viewed 19 June 2010, http://laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=351632&CategoryId=12396
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substantial financial support to heavily indebted nations remains to be seen. Further, the provision of such support does not necessarily mean that the additional financial commitments under the NAB will be called upon.
Another potential problem with the proposed arrangements is that the overall size of the NAB has been noted as being far larger than the amount that may be required to be provided as financial support for heavily indebted nations.16 It may be the case that the scale of commitments that Australia is undertaking, is far higher than what is actually needed to provide the IMF with adequate financial resources for his task.
The counter argument to this point is that other potential lenders to heavily indebted countries will consider such activity less risky (and therefore continue such lending) if they are assured that their funds will be repaid. One way of achieving this outcome is to provide a substantially larger pool of potential funds available to heavily indebted countries to be used as a last resort. The existence of this pool of potential finance provides confidence to other lenders to these countries so that such lending can continue, thereby reducing the chance that the NAB funds will called upon at all.
Financial implications
As the Bill's provisions only allow Australia to respond to any MF call for additional finance for the NAB, and not actually provide that finance, the proposed amendments do not have a direct budget impact.
However, the Explanatory Memorandum notes that should the proposed amendments become law the IMF will be able to call upon Australia for up to SDR4370.41m, an increase of SDR3569.12m from the existing commitment level of SDR801.29m (or an increase of 445.42 per cent).17
As at 19 June 2010, SDR4370.41 million was $A7393.2m.18
The Explanatory Memorandum also notes that in the event of Australia's commitment being called upon this loan would be repaid in full, with interest, within five years.19
16. 'Dip into our pockets, IMF', Herald Sun, 17 June 2010, p. 20; H Schneider, op. cit.
17. Explanatory Memorandum, p. 2.
18. Calculation undertaken at following exchange rate: 1 SDR = 1.69164 AUD. Exchange rate sourced from http://www.xe.com/ucc/
19. Explanatory Memorandum, p. 2.
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Main provisions
Clause 2 of the Bill provides that the proposed amendments to the IMA Act will apply from the later of:
⢠Royal Assent, or
⢠when existing NAB participants (including Australia), representing 85 per cent of total credit arrangements have concurred to the amendments adopted by the IMF Executive board, including each participate whose credit arrangement is changed.
Several important points arise from this clause:
⢠the granting of Royal Assent will not automatically allow these amendments to enter into force. Rather their date of effect depends on the decisions of the existing NAB participants, in particular all those whose credit arrangements have been changed (that is, increased). Unless all such countries agree Australia's increased commitment cannot enter into force, and
⢠the date on which these amendments take effect does not depend on the decisions of the new NAB participants noted above (that is China, Russia, India and Brazil etc).
Schedule 1
Item 1 amends subsection 3(1) of the IMA Act so that this Act's NAB definition is exactly the same as the IMF decision noted above.
Item 5 repeals the existing Schedule 4 of the IMA Act and inserts a new Schedule 4 in its place.
The content of the proposed Schedule 4 is the text of the IMF decision noted above. In particular Annex I of that decision increases Australia's credit arrangements from SDR801.29m to SDR4370.41m.
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HONOLULU—Hawaii was recognized for the third consecutive year by the Energy Services Coalition as the nation's leader for per capita investment in energy performance contracting (EPC), an innovative financing tool that allows government buildings to achieve significant energy efficiency savings without paying total capital expenses up front.
"Whether it is through our efforts in energy efficiency or our renewable energy projects, Hawaii continues to demonstrate its leadership in clean energy," said Gov. Neil Abercrombie. "Our clean energy agenda benefits our environment, creates good jobs, grows local businesses and reduces the amount of dollars sent overseas to buy imported oil."
EPC uses the savings from upgrades such as digital controls for energy systems, and lighting, plumbing and air conditioning improvements to repay the cost of installing the equipment. The costs of the energy upgrades are borne by the performance contractor and paid back out of the energy savings. The Energy Services Coalition in its annual Race to the Top program ranks the 50 states based the amount invested in performance contracts for government buildings. Hawaii led the nation this year with $235.74 invested per capita.
The Aloha State was well ahead of second place Delaware with EPC investment of $154 per capita and third place Ohio at $108.58 per capita. The $320.68 million in EPC contracts awarded in Hawaii since the program's inception has resulted in the creation of 3,486 "job years" and an energy savings of nearly $900 million over the life of the contracts, according to the Energy Services Coalition.
"Hawaii's top ranking in Race to the Top recognizes our efforts to mobilize investment in high-impact energy efficiency projects that are helping state achieve its energy efficiency targets," said Richard Lim, director of the State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. "The technical assistance we provide in the area of performance contracting is one of many initiatives developed by DBEDT to accelerate the growth of Hawaii's clean energy economy."
The State Energy Office has been providing technical assistance for performance contracting to state agencies and counties since 1996. The EPC projects vary widely and include courthouses, community colleges, hospitals, prisons, and airports.
"We've challenged ourselves and our agency partners — as some of Hawaii's largest energy consumers — to lead by example and push the limits of energy performance contracting," said Mark Glick, State Energy Office Administrator. "Our drive to take on high-impact EPC projects is fueled by our commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative America and to the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative to sharply increase the value of such contracts by the end of this fiscal year. We will hit this target in large part thanks to the leadership of Ford Fuchigami and his team at the Department of Transportation-Airports Division, who are overseeing a $150 million contract to deliver energy savings at the state's 12 airports."
For more information on Hawaii's ESPC projects, visit . To see the complete Race to the Top list, visit http://www.energyservicescoalition.org/espc/table.
About the Energy Services Coalition
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About a month ago I went in for a consultation with a plastic surgeon and decided to set a date to have my rhinoplasty. I don't think my nose is ugly, it's just long and a little droopy on the tip. I'm not expecting to get a perfect nose out of this, because that's just not realistic. However, I am expecting to get a nose that's going to fit my face a little better than what I have going on... READ MORE
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Pol Maj Gen Choti Chavalviwat, Commander of Phuket Provincial Police told The Phuket News today (January 28) that many of Mrs Jintana's colleagues from both the Hilton and her previous workplace, Anantara, had been questioned about her murder.
Among the long list of people who were questioned about their association with Mrs Jintana were two employees at the Hilton, who were called to the police station.
"They were warned by Mrs Jintana about their work – she said it was not good enough," said Maj Gen Choti.
"However, when we questioned them, they said they did not know anything about her murder."
Police have no further evidence so the pair were let go.
Mr Choti said CCTV footage sent last week to the Forensics Centre in Bangkok had still not been returned. The police investigation was continuing, he said.
Mrs Jintana was shot dead on January 18 just north of the Kwang Rd intersection on Chao Fa West Rd in Phuket Town. Police believe her killing was work related.


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TAMPA, FL (May 1, 2014) – As the official hospital of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Florida Hospital is teaming up with the Bucs to welcome all newborns, born at any Florida Hospital in the Greater Tampa Bay area into the Bucs Babies program during the month of May. Families will receive an official Tampa Bay Bucs baby uniform and "training camp" gear that includes health and wellness items from the Bucs Pewter Partners. Florida Hospital newborns will be "rookies" in the inaugural launch of the Bucs Babies program, a new club created for the tiniest Buccaneers fans. Florida Hospital will also host an exclusive birthday party on the Buccaneers pirate ship inside Raymond James Stadium every spring to celebrate Bucs Babies. The first year birthday party will take place on Friday, May 1st, 2015 and will include exclusive access opportunities, with appearances from the Buccaneers staff, players and cheerleaders.
"Florida Hospital is committed to creating a healthier community. We are excited to partner with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a number of health initiatives throughout the year. So it's only appropriate to kick off the season by drafting all newborns and their families into the Bucs Babies program and presenting them with an official Bucs baby uniform along with health and wellness items," said Mike Schultz, President and CEO of the Florida Hospital West Florida Region. Florida Hospital and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers joined forces September of 2013, by announcing a partnership focused on improving the health and wellness of the Tampa Bay community. Florida Hospital, which operates 23 hospitals across the state, is the exclusive hospital of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs Babies program will be offered at the following hospitals: Florida Hospital Tampa, Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, Florida Hospital North Pinellas and Florida Hospital Carrollwood. "We are thrilled to partner with Florida Hospital to implement this creative program in the Tampa Bay community," said Brian Ford, Buccaneers Chief Operating Officer. "You are never too young to be a fan, and we are excited to welcome the newest generation of Bucs Babies and their parents to the Buccaneer family."
The Bucs Babies program will also include a chance for one lucky family to win a VIP Buccaneers Prize Pack to include 4 Club Tickets to one home game, VIP Sideline passes and pirate ship passes. The Bucs Babies "training camp" gear, featuring health and wellness items is sponsored by Florida Hospital, Walgreens, Verizon Fios Quantum, Pepperidge Farms, Domino's, The Tampa Tribune and POD's. In addition to the Bucs uniform, the training camp gear will include health and wellness materials, a personal letter and signed photo from Bucs Coach Lovie Smith, diapers, baby wipes, coupons and a two week free subscription to The Tampa Tribune, just to name a few. The program will last the entire month of May.
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KARACHI: Pace bowler Mohammad Aamir's five-year ban from cricket for spot-fixing is too harsh, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has said.
"Aamir could have become the best bowler in the world. He has served his prison sentence and that matter is now closed, but the issue of the International Cricket Council (ICC) ban is obviously still ongoing," Zaka said.
Zaka met Aamir recently, after he served three months in a young offenders' institution in Britain, and said the fast bowler was apologetic about his involvement in the spot-fixing scandal.
Aamir, 19, was convicted, along with former captain Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, of helping to arrange the delivery of deliberate no-balls during the 2010 Lord's Test against England.
In a television interview this week, Aamir accused Salman and agent Mazhar Majeed of tricking him into bowling the no-balls.
"I think the five-year ban is too harsh and it is down to Aamir if he wishes to appeal against that lengthy ban imposed upon him," the PCB chief said. "I would suggest that he does appeal against the ban and I think the relevant body should take a lenient view given his age and the talent he possesses."
Aamir told the ICC last month that he did not intend to appeal, officials said.
Zaka said the PCB planned to provide expert help, including psychiatric treatment, to help Aamir's rehabilitation and the player would give talks to other cricketers in Pakistan about his experiences.—Reuters


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Don't even get us started on the Knickerbockers. Let's just say that we approve of this gorgeous spotted and hearted, ahem, knicker exponentially more than anything happening in MSG. In fact, this effortlessly embroidered, peek-a-boo keyholed, silk and tulle, ruffle edged stunner is so perfectly Manhattan that we think it does more glory to the Knickerbockers than pretty much anything since Washington Irving.
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A cycling clown led a procession of bikes through a busy city centre.
As part of the gardening festival Chelsea Fringe, Handlebar Gardens Bike Ride delivered plants and trees to their new beds in Tarner, Brighton earlier this month.
The convoy of bikes and trailers pedalled from Preston Park Velodrome with musical accompaniment along London Road to The Level for a picnic, before delivering the plants to Kingswood and Milner Flats.
Tommy Tickle, chairman of the Kingswood and Milner Tenants' and Residents'
Association, said: "This is just the start of a huge project to improve the outdoor areas around our buildings, which are very grim at the moment and local residents are enthusiastic about making positive changes."
A group of partners including Brighton and Hove City Council, who are delivering the planters, are contributing to the project and have submitted a planning application to regenerate the Circus Street Market area near the flats.
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Grilled Chicken Thighs
Serves 6
6 chicken thighs
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
Method of Preparation:
1.Combine all ingredients in a Ziploc bag. Marinate for as long as possible, even overnight.
2.Thread the thighs onto metal skewers. Place over a hot grill, keeping the ends of the skewers to the edge of the grill. Cook for 18 minutes, rotating often, until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached.


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Alpharetta, GA-based Priority Payment Systems, one of the top 40 merchant acquirers in the country, has added Paul Oswald as a key member to its management team. Oswald, a Kansas native has been hired as Priority's Vice President, Enterprise Solutions.
Paul has over 20 years in the bank card industry with experience in sales and operations. He started as a Client Executive with American Express and continued his bank card journey with Brown-Foreman Enterprises, First Data, Elavon (formerly known as NOVA Information Systems), TransFirst, and Cynergy Data.
Paul will focus on growing Priority's Enterprise Solutions team working on VAR integration, new product opportunities and supporting ISO/Agent relationships in delivering Priority products and services.
"With our focus continuing to evolve in our electronic payment solutions, Paul will bring a dedicated focus in creating and growing our enterprise solution's division and ISO/Agent relationships. Paul's approach to relationship building and overall revenue generation will be a tremendous asset to our continued company growth", says John V. Priore, President & CEO of Priority Payment Systems.
Paul and his wife, Barbara reside in Alpharetta, Georgia, with their son and two dogs. Paul is active in the local community working with local charities.
About Priority Payment Systems
Since inception in 2005, Priority Payment Systems has established itself as a leading innovator in the electronic payments industry. Priority's MX™ payment technology is the clear choice of today's efficiency driven merchants integrating point-of-sale processing with inventory control, consumer loyalty tracking, currency conversion, invoicing and payment reconcillation. The combination of its "consumer inspired" products, first class service and support, and competitive pricing has made Priority the high-value partner for Banks and Financial Institutions, Independent Sales Organizations (ISO's) and Sales Agent offices, and Associations and Referral Partnerships nationwide. Priority's unique transaction platforms support both business to consumer and business to business transactions. The 2012 Neilson Rankings ranks Priority among the top 40 consumer transaction processors by volume, and one of the industry's fastest growing over the last 5 years.
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This comprehensive detailing set for any 1/35 Jagdtiger kit features multiple frets of photo-etched metal parts, resin parts, and plastic rods.
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While still out to destroy the evil Umbrella Corporation, Alice joins a group of survivors who want to relocate to the mysterious but supposedly unharmed safe haven known only as Arcadia
Summary from IMDB
No Godmodding
Make sure everyone isn't left out
Please make sure your character is actually in the character list
Keep it PG
Violence is allowed since this is a violent RP, but please not too graphic
Official Guidelines are my Guidelines
To prove that you've read these rules put, ZOMBIE in your forum.
ANYONE can RP a zombie
Don't make your character a zombie unless it started out as a zombie.
If you are confused about who a character is, than ask me, and I'll give you a short biography from IMDB
K-Mart Taken Girl
Alice Taken Girl
Claire Taken
Chris Taken
Leon; Male
Bennett; Male
Albert; Male
Angel; Male
Luther; Male
Jill; Female
Crystal; Female
Kim; Male
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- Jerome Bonnet
- Stanford University
I work in the Endy Lab at Stanford University.
- 2007, PhD in cell and molecular biology, CRBM-CNRS, University of Montpellier, france
- 2003, MS in Biological science and health, University of Montpellier.
- 2001, BS in Biochemistry, University of Montpellier.
Research interests
Synthetic Biology, Systems Biology, Bioengineering. Evolutionary Biology, Origins of Life.
other interests
Playing music.
West African traditional Mandingo music. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=322568465
Donaba, French site, with a lot of videos: http://www.donaba.net/videoAfrique.php?service=surleWeb&categorie=&pays=&page=1
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- Mark Ptashne. A genetic switch. Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2004. isbn:0879697164.


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DAVIE, Fla. - Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin was quiet about quarterback Ryan Tannehill's leg injury on Monday.
The Dolphins rookie was hit in the first quarter by Calvin Pace and never returned to Sunday's 30-9 win over New York.
Philbin said that he will give a better update on Tannehill's status on Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game at Indianapolis.
The quarterback reportedly wanted to return to Sunday's game. However, Philbin said that was never an option.
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Suu Kyi could ease position on sanctions
Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi may agree to Washington easing sanctions against the military government, Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia said Monday after securing the release of an American jailed for sneaking into the democracy leader's home. Webb on Sunday ended a short trip to Myanmar, bringing with him to Thailand John Yettaw, whose uninvited stay at Suu Kyi's residence in May caused both to be arrested. Yettaw was getting a medical checkup Monday at a hospital in Bangkok. During his stay, Webb was allowed to meet with Suu Kyi — who is under house arrest — and held talks with the junta chief, Senior Gen. Than Shwe. Suu Kyi is known to support Western sanctions against her country's government, although her precise position is difficult to discern because she has not been able to speak publicly since she was last taken into detention in May 2003.
Russia: Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said Monday that the freighter Arctic Sea, which has a Russian crew, was found safe about 300 miles from Cape Verde — 2,000 miles from its intended port — and that the 15 crew members were taken aboard another vessel for questioning. The ship disappeared two weeks ago in European waters, sparking a search that involved several countries.
Mexico: At least eight people were killed early Monday when gunmen opened fire in a bar in drug-plagued Ciudad Juarez on the Mexico-Texas border. A Chihuahua state official said three others were hospitalized.
Kuwait: Authorities said Monday that they have apprehended the person suspected of setting fire to a wedding tent and killing 41 people and that the motive was personal. Local newspapers reported the groom's ex-wife was the arsonist.
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In this classic study, surveying the city's life from Christian Antiquity through the Middle Ages, Richard Krautheimer focuses on monuments of art and architecture as they reflect the historical events, the ideological currents, and the meaning Rome held for its contemporaries. Lavishly illustrated, this book tells an intriguing story in which the heritage of antiquity intertwines with the living presence of Christianity. Written by one of the great art historians of our time, it offers a profile of the Eternal City unlike any drawn in the past or likely to be drawn in the future.
"Krautheimer was never (or only rarely) interested in studying heavily researched subjects, in valorizing what was already valorized, in reconquering what had long been conquered and reconquered. He was at heart a pioneer, a discoverer, a master of uncharted scholarly terrain in an age when so many things art historical were thought to be understood."--From the preface by Marvin Trachtenberg ?
"Krautheimer's book shows us what history and art history can be when they are truly combined."--Speculum
"It would be difficult to find a word other than masterpiece to describe this book."--Church History
"Everyone should be grateful for this learned and humane work, which combines a powerful grasp of the principles and minutiae of the history of Western art with a detailed topographical grasp of this complex city."--The New York Review of Books
"The new edition of the Profile is a welcome return of an unsurpassed study of a period of Rome's history that is difficult to tell . . . [It] is difficult to find fault in such an undertaking or to review its significance when few would dare attempt the same project today."--C.M. Richardson, The Art Book
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Rated 5 / 5 stars
This is so awesome and unique, gives me two feelings at the same time, this sadness feeling and this energetic feeling, melody is really awesome. I don't know what to say
Thanks :D
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2:15 I like how in goes all silent and stuff... I also like inverted notes and I like twisty notes... and that is good. :3
Thanks! The only issue i had with this track was how repetitive the chords and main rhythm that went along with them was. Glad to see people are enjoying it :D
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
Very surprised with the lack of plays and downloads. This is a sick track man, keep up the good work!
thanks :D
Rated 5 / 5 stars
This song gave me goosebumps. It's pretty kick ass. I'd like to see more of this style in some of your latter work. Don't get wrong though, I love the rest of your music.
thanks, i'm into a sort of groove of one week on classic techno and euro dance then the next week on more recent stuff like complextro and electro house. So i'm make more of this soon ;D


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Ground, open up and eat me
Thanks lady, and CONGRATULATIONS!
The topic she chose is High Moments in Our Lives:
If you could share to us 3-5 high moments in your lives...this could be funny moments...the you can't believe you did it moments...the "I told you so" moments...or the times we asked the ground to go open and eat us moments! You need not write a book to explain them, the highlights will do.
I chose the humiliation event. If you dare.... Read on:
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It was just an ordinary Saturday -- as ordinary Saturdays rolled those 15 years ago.
My youngest daughter, Mandy, invited a new classmate to join us at the region's best shopping center. (60 miles away.)
We had an understanding at the mall. I kept track of them, but stayed my distance. (As any un-cool mother must do so as not to embarrass her 12 year old daughter.)
We had a fun shopping day and I had been the perfect host. ( She'd not once groaned "Oooohh mom" or rolled her eyes.)
It was an "Alls well that ends well" scenario as we headed for home.
That is, until I saw the brand new furniture store from the freeway. (Several signs advertised rock bottom sales.)
I had been browsing some stores closer to home looking for a new living room couch. I took the nearest exit with high hopes that I might find one that I liked - on sale.
After I parked the car, we headed into the brightly illuminated showroom. (The girls weren't interested, but thought it would be less boring than waiting in the car. Boy howdy!)
A queasiness crept up on me as I looked at styles and compared prices. We were at the farthest end of the huge sales floor when the cramps hit me. (Like a hammer.)
"Oh No……….where's the ladies room?" I whispered frantically, took one step towards the girls, and lost control.
Praise be! It was only gas! But, it was amazingly offensive. (Loud and long and disSTINKtly malodorous.)
"Oh mom, how could you, Oh! Oh! OH!" My daughter's mortified expression made my stomach hurt more.
I'd done the unpardonable. ("Dear God, why didn't you give me sons for a time like this?")
My heart beat wildly and I could barely speak, "Girls, leave! Car, now!"
Each of my steps was accompanied by a syncopated release of methane. (The proverbial purple cloud formed as I hustled.)
When the situation reached the two girls noses they covered their faces and let their feet fly to the distance exit. (They waited but pretended they didn't know me.)
I began to laugh. (Hysteria.) That door was miles away and I was going to melt into a puddle before I got anywhere near it.
Thank goodness some resolve formed and determination overruled. I scouted out the direct route and set my jets. (A surprisingly accurate description.)
The young male clerk at the opposite end of the store, however, had observed our odd behavior and was determined to offer his services.
My escape was in sight and I refused to make eye contact with anyone. (Eyes on the goal, you know) The toxic bloom increased with my speed.
Recognizing my intent, the clerk altered his zig zag route just in time to intercept me about 20 feet short of the door.
"Can…. I help you….. ladies …..find something," he spoke with short breaths. (Induced by an open sprint and several long jumps over displays.)
I just wanted to get out of there. (I was aimed and fully loaded.) I had no patience nor any desire to share space with him and the asphyxiating cloud that would be arriving in short order.
Without slowing, I physically brushed him aside, mumbled some desperate apology about losing track of time, and vaulted for the exit. (That rude little push was nothing compared with the lethal assault coming for his nostrils.)
The automatic door couldn't open fast enough, and I was in my car in a nano- second. (They didn't have nano seconds back then, but I'd already borrowed into future years of embarrassment and I deserve that description.)
My shame was so complete and so deep that I don't remember much else after that. Not the hour plus drive home. Not dropping the friend off at her home. Darn! I don't even remember her name.
The poor flatulently abused child never graced our home with her presence again. (I doubt she forgot my name. Can't you just picture her pointing me out to her parents at the next PTA meeting?)
It wasn't very long after this incident (and my memory back in working order) that I found a suitable new couch in a different store. That leads me to the 2nd most humiliating day in my life. But, you're not going to hear about it today.
Please link here to read something more inspirational and encouraging from the other Fun participants. (And then pretend that you don't know me, either.)


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Every year for the last 7-8 years, I bring up a version of this tip to help save you time and money during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year visiting season. Please follow the advice. I guarantee it will save you and your computer lots of grief AND save you money.
With all the traveling done during the holidays, family and friends will want to use your computer to check their email or play a game or two. Unlike the TV, a computer can be victimized, unintentionally, by all this attention. When everyone returns home, you may not recognize your computer or have problems with the way it runs.
If you like the way your computer is running now, set a few ground rules for the use of your computer (and please follow the same rules if you are the one doing the borrowing of a loved ones precious PC). In no particular order, here they are:
- Don't add or subtract any programs from the computer without permission first.
- Don't 'fix' anything unless asked by the owner.
- Don't wander into the Control Panel and change display, sound, or other settings.
- Leave the desktop icons and wallpaper alone.
- If you set up an email account in Outlook, Outlook Express, etc. for checking during the holidays, remove the account and any email you downloaded before leaving for home.
- Respect the owner's way of handling computing tasks. Although possibly different from yours, they are happy and comfortable with their methods.
- If you create any new documents, either print them and delete the files or copy them to a disk and delete them from the computer.
- Do not download free music or movies, ring tones, free games, screen savers, wallpaper or other computer freebies on your host's computer.
Because constant monitoring of your guest's Internet browsing is not possible. I highly recommend downloading and installing Mozilla Firefox. Firefox is an alternative browser that actually helps protect your computer from many of the spyware attacks so common in today's Internet world. Read more about Firefox by clicking here for our Firefox tips.
If you are the one vacationing, remember that you can check your email from any computer in the world using just a normal web browser and any connection. Check out our tip on how this is done by clicking here.


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- Conan the Barbarian
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- Belit
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- Queen of the Black Coast
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- Dragon*Con 2012
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- "Who is Bêlit?"
"The wildest she-devil unhanged. Unless I read the signs awrong, it was her butchers who destroyed that village on the bay. May I some day see her dangling from the yard-arm! She is called the queen of the black coast. She is a Shemite woman, who leads black raiders. They harry the shipping and have sent many a good tradesman to the bottom."
Her white ivory limbs drove a beat of fierce passion through the Cimmerian's pulse, even in the panting fury of battle. Her rich black hair, black as a Stygian night, fell in rippling burnished clusters down her supple back. Her dark eyes burned on the Cimmerian.
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Anthony Puzo, son of The Godfather creator Mario Puzo, has sued Paramount Pictures.
Puzo claims the studio owes $1 mil in back royalties from a video game based on the mob franchise.
The suit is seeking damages for a game manufacturer which wasn't named in the suit.
Puzo says he reps his father's estate says the Paramount misreporting of royalties constitutes a breach of the contract.
Before Mario Puzo died in 1999, he entered into an agreement to receive "a significant share of any revenues derived from The Godfather films' elements, the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court stated.
The suit claims that the agreement was signed because Puzo was a "relatively unknown author, struggling to support his family" when Paramount approached him about licensing the property for "an extremely low price."
No doubt attorneys for both sides will make an offer to settle no one will refuse.


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There's always next year.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame snubbed former New York Jets and New England Patriots running back Curtis Martin on Saturday in his first year inductee eligibility.
Martin's name was trending on Twitter immediately following the announcement on Saturday that listed the seven inductees for the 2011 class.
"Maybe next year," Martin himself tweeted. "I truly believe those guys who made it deserve it. I enjoyed the process!"
Although humble, Martin was still one of the 10 final candidates for induction. His former coach, Bill Parcells, was one of his biggest fans lobbying for him publicly by calling him the "Boy Wonder" and saying that Martin's credentials are "indisputable".
Emmitt Smith, Barry Sanders and Walter Payton are the only three players to produce more than Martin's 14,101 yards in the 11 seasons he played. Martin and Sanders are also the only two backs to have ever rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of their first 10 seasons.
The letdown that comes with not being named was something that Martin was bracing for earlier in the week.
"I'm totally prepared for that," he told ESPN.com in the week leading up to the announcement. "I'm the type of guy that takes things as they come. For me, it's been an honor. I don't say this modestly or anything, but it's been such an honor for me to accomplish what I accomplished in the NFL. Nothing will take that away from me or that joy of being able to play the years I have and accomplish what I have. Nothing will take that away."
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Energy Price Outlook
The market's whipsawing continued yesterday as a strong rally took place. Our bias had expected a rally late last week and into this week, but we were stopped out of a long recommendation in Brent during Friday's $2.49/bbl selloff. Going forward, the market would appear as though it can continue to rally, however, there remains the uncertainty regarding the U.S. and Chinese leadership decisions. We believe that oil may perform better in the long-run if Romney were to win, but near-term trade could benefit regardless of who wins if some uncertainty is removed. Seasonal tendencies suggest as much as we detailed in yesterday's report. Outside of the election, today's trade will get support from tightening supply/ demand balances shown in yesterday's monthly EIA report, Brent's hold at $105/bbl psychological support on Monday, and the potential that fund liquidation through end-Oct may cease and possibly reverse. Pressure will be offered by the partial closure of BP's Whiting refinery for planned maintenance, the backup of Canadian syncrude, elevated inventories, and ongoing oil production growth. On balance, we look for a slightly higher trade today unless the result of the election is still unknown.
WTI settled $3.06/bbl higher yesterday while Brent was better by $3.34/bbl. The consensus behind the sharp rally seemed to be that Pres Obama would be reelected. The rally was made despite weaker JOLTS jobs data and German factory orders, however, the reasoning was that uncertainty would be removed by the election and QE would remain in place. Intrade showed the president gaining in its electronic market. We're not sure about that logic though, as high-yield and other dividend instruments did well yesterday, even though at least some owners of them would get hit with higher dividend taxes next year and would likely liquidate holdings. Additionally, Brent is currently around $2.50 below its end-2011 price while WTI is around $12.00 below, so the reasoning that slow growth and QE is good for energies just doesn't seem plausible.
Today's trade will look to the election results for guidance as well as the weekly inventory numbers. Pressure cold potentially come if states like Ohio are too close to call and provisional ballots need to be counted. Yesterday's API data was uneventful except for potential pressure on gasoline. The API showed a build of 1.4 MB which compares to a consensus for today's EIA of a draw of 1.5 MB. While support for crude oil may continue to be offered by Monday's hold of $85 and $105 in WTI and Brent, both markets face resistance today from either the top of a falling channel pattern or their 50-day moving average. Finally, uncertainty in Europe is worth watching, and has led to a stronger dollar recently. A parliamentary vote takes place in Greece today on the austerity reforms, while the same parliament will vote on an austerity budget on Sunday. On Monday, the Eurozone Finance ministers will meet to decide whether to give €31.5B in aid to Greece.
Natural Gas
December futures settled 6.3 cents higher yesterday in what was a fairly flat futures curve. The market traded higher after prices held above the 50-day MA on both Monday and Tuesday. Focus also was on the nor'easter that's forecast to reach the Northeast on Wednesday and Thursday and bring cold temperatures. Power blackouts from Sandy are now below 1M after reaching around 8.5M at its peak.
Yesterday's EIA monthly report was mixed, as it raised its price outlook for 2012 by six cents and for 2013 by 14 cents. It reduced both its supply and demand growth outlook but supplies suffered more and caused the 2012 supply/demand surplus to fall to 0.57 bcf/day from 0.70 bcf/day previously. The 2013 surplus actually expanded slightly to 0.80 bcf/day from 0.74 bcf/day previously. On the bearish side, it said that electrical-generation consumption of gas may fall to a 27.2% share next year from 30.6% this year due to high prices.
We look for prices to advance slightly over the next day or two, but aren't too excited about the market's prospects overall. Open interest isn't showing any sign of recovery or bargain-hunting. Resistance will be offered at $3.63 and $3.73.
Global Economic & Dollar News
» German Factory Orders were -3.3% m/m in Sep vs. -0.4% expected. It was the biggest decline in a year.
» U.S. JOLTS survey of job openings showed a decline in September of 100K to 3.561M vs. 3.661M previously.
Energy News
» Brent North Sea Crude Exports in December are planned at seven cargoes of 600,000 bbls each. The loading is one higher than in November.
» The BFOE Loading Program will increase 11% m/m (91,624 b/d) in December to 911,290 b/d vs. 819,667 in November.
» Phillip's 66 Bayway Refinery will restart in 2-3 weeks, after equipment was damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
» S&P GSCI will change its crude oil weightings in 2013 by lowering the weight of WTI and raising that of Brent. Brent's index weighting will increase to 22.34% from 18.35% while WTI falls to 24.71% from 30.96%.
Upcoming Energy Events
Wed - EU Updates Growth Forecasts
Wed - Spain publishes assessment of budget measures
Wed - Greece Parliament Vote on Austerity Reforms
Wed - EIA Weekly Oil Inventories (10:30am EST)
Thu - China National Congress Picks new Leadership
Thu - ECB Meeting (no change expected)
Thu - Natural Gas Inventories (10:30am EST)
Sun - Greece Parliament Vote on Austerity Budget
Mon - Eurozone Finance Ministers Meeting
Tue - IEA Monthly Report
Tue - API Inventories (4:30pm EST)
Dec 12th - OPEC Meeting
EIA Short Term Outlook
The EIA's monthly outlook yesterday was fairly mixed for both the oil and natural gas markets. The supply/demand balances tightened in crude oil for both 2012 and 2013 even though the EIA's total demand estimate was cut in both years. Supplies are predicted to fall faster than demand and explain the tightening. Despite the tighter balances, the EIA reduced its price forecasts for both WTI and Brent. In natural gas, the supply/demand balance tightened for 2012, but loosened for 2013. The natural gas price forecast was raised for both years. Overall, the report appears as though it can weigh on prices in the near-term due to the price forecast reduction, but movements should be relatively small.
The 2012 estimate of global demand was reduced by 40 kb/d to 89.05 mb/d. Supplies were reduced by 80 kb/d, which left the supply/demand balance at a surplus of 40 kb/d vs. a surplus of 80 kb/d in the previous report. Data for 2013 was similar, with a cut to demand of 70 kb/d and a reduction in supply of 530 kb/d. The supply/demand balance tightened to a surplus of 130 kb/d from 590 kb/d previously. The factors behind the large cut in supply included the partial loss of Iranian output due to sanctions and the reduction in supplies from Nigeria after flooding and pipeline sabotage in October.
The oil price forecast was downgraded for Q4 to an average in WTI of $89/bbl from $93/bbl. Brent was reduced to $110/bbl from $111/bbl. Gasoline prices were cut slightly to a Q4 average of $3.56/gal from $3.60 previously. The report warned of potential price strength due to the outages caused by Hurricane Sandy and low stocks of gasoline and distillates. It left its 2013 average gasoline forecast unchanged at $3.44/gal.
In natural gas, the EIA raised its price forecast to $2.77/mmbtu from $2.71 previously, while its 2013 forecast was raised to $3.49/mmbtu from $3.35 previously. The report showed reduced a supply/demand surplus in 2012, falling to 0.57 bcf/day from 0.70 bcf/day previously. Changes to its estimates of inventory withdrawals was the major factor there. The 2013 surplus actually expanded slightly to 0.80 bcf/day from 0.74 bcf/day previously. What may be bullish though is its forecast for supply growth in 2013, which is now flat from 2012 levels at 68.84 bcf/day (chart 2). By the same token though, total demand in 2013 is forecast to be -0.67% compared to -0.23% in the previous report.
Electrical generation is forecast to be 30.6% generated by natural gas and 37.2% by coal in 2012. The EIA said that prices for natural gas used in electrical generation would average 22% higher in 2013 than in 2012 while coal would be just 1% higher. The higher price of gas will contribute to a decline in the share of total generation fueled by gas to 27.2% next year and a 40.1% share in coal. The EIA didn't provide a full-year forecast last month for comparison.
EIA Inventory Preview
The EIA is anticipated to report a drop in oil inventories of 2.0 MB this week, which would be more than the five-year average decline of 0.7 MB. The numbers will be heavily impacted by Hurricane Sandy, which could create a drop in inventories by reducing imports. Northeast ports were closed for the majority of the survey week, so a large portion of the 900 kb/d in average PADD 1 imports could be lost. New York Harbor opened on Thursday at noon, but there was no power to offload tankers. Lost imports may be partially made up for by a return of the Keystone Pipeline in PADD 2. Other factors are additive, including anticipated weak demand from refineries in the Northeast and higher domestic oil production levels. There were seven refineries affected by the storm, with about 907 kb/d falling to reduced rates and 382 kb/d completely shut. Most facilities were restored to normal levels by Wednesday, however, 308 kb/d in capacity from Phillips 66 and Hess were still offline on Friday as steady power wasn't available. Domestic oil production is potentially additive as well, since output rates remain the highest in nearly 18-years.
Product stocks may have a slightly negative reaction to the storm, but the number will depend on the balance between production and consumption on the week. Cars in New York and New Jersey lined up for miles to get gasoline, however oil refineries reopened at around the same time that gasoline stations did. They were also shut for about the same amount of time, which implies that on balance, the effect may be minimal as the market was essentially frozen. Total product demand typically falls during the week of a storm, so we would look for another drop this week. We anticipate a 1.0 MB drop in gasoline stocks and a 1.0 MB decline in distillates.
Natural gas inventories are expected to add 21 bcf this week, which would compare to the five-year average increase of 36 bcf. NOAA's HDD numbers are around 104-112 and are about 35 degree days higher than last week. A comparison to last year shows a similar 35 degree day jump but with colder temperatures, and resulted in a build of 37bcf. We don't anticipate the number being too bearish for prices regardless of the actual result, because there are only three weeks left to the injection season and inventories are likely to make only a moderate new record peak.
*The API convergence figures are the amounts that EIA data need to change in order to match the previous day's API figures
Grains Commentary
Published Tuesday morning, 11/6/12
Election Day is finally here and I think it's a safe bet that the entire country is glad, that if nothing else, all the ads that are posted everywhere on what each candidate does wrong will be removed. The grain markets are moving back higher right now with ideas that China is discussing stock piling metals again which has many thinking that grains will be next. The beans are +10-12, meal has gained back $250-3, oil is up 25 points, corn is up 3-4 and wheat is up 6-8.
The Matif wheat contract has traded another all-time high overnight as wheat premiums across the globe are on the rise, also yesterday's condition figures showed the winter wheat at 39% G/E which is the lowest level ever for this time of year. The corn harvest is 95% completed and the beans are 93% completed.
The weather is SA continues to show improvement for crop development with rains still forecasted in the northern parts of Brazil and less rain into the south and Argentina.
The outside markets are subdued as the US deals with the elections. The equity market is marginally higher, crude oil is up .44, RBOB is up 3.40, cotton is up .39, gold is up $7, sugar is up .23, the DCE is higher in all the soy markets and down slightly in corn, and the MDEX finished higher.
The OI in corn fell by 5128, wheat was up 255, beans fell by 5292, meal was down 543 and oil once again spiked higher by another 7901 which brings it to an increase of over 22k in just the past 2 days.
The option markets continue to waffle around as the markets still are seeking some type of new influential news. The likelihood is that premiums will start to creep higher as we head towards Friday and the USDA report. The inverse in the future spreads for both beans and corn seem to show that the nearby will be the more active mover than the deferred for the time being but yet CZ13 premiums are higher than the CH, this seems to create not only some better gamma but possibly being short Vega. The bean structures are not as attractive as corn but none the less we have seen that big inverses either go much higher or collapse, either way it seems that SH should be the one that moves, look to own SH puts vs. SX puts to protect futures spreads. The SM remains the highest in the soy complex and given the global market for meal its most likely justified. The BO has had a big short position in the futures recently and being short vs. meal seems very popular, some of the calls or call spreads are very low cost protection vs. these trades. The wheat at 25% seems low but until something happens owning it can be expensive as one waits for something to happen, WF call spreads seem like value for those who believe wheat is a powder keg waiting to blow.


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text: We really love the dining plan. As someone who is constantly pinching pennies and trying to get myself the cheapest thing on every menu, I love not having to feel guilty for wanting the most expensive item. I love not really having to think about it. On the other hand, I sometimes feel pressure to get the most expensive thing, over what I want, to make sure I'm getting my money's worth. The thing is, after looking at every menu I think we'd want to dine at and doing my own calculations, AND using a dining plan calculator, we end up saving money paying out of pocket, about 50-150$ or so. The penny pincher in me wants to save that 50-150, but also wants to be carefree at Disney and tell them to keep the steaks coming and to not look at prices. Is the convenience worth that 50-150? I'm going to over think it all either way, but is there a good middle ground? Do I want to save money or do I want convenience? Help!!


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I need professional help selecting which between Damon brackets w/ Suresmile wires or Invisalign. The dentist told me that it might be 12 months with Braces or 18 months with Invisalign. I don't know which to choose. I don't care. Both was quoted as same price. Here are the problems that was noted: upper and lower arches too narrow, mild crowding of upper teeth, moderate crowding of lower teeth, lower midline off to the right. Also open for more price quotes. STL
Damon Braces Vs Invisalign for Crowded Teeth?
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You Could Treat with Both, but the Damon Result will Look Better
It is tough to see the pictures of your teeth since they are pretty tiny and don't get bigger when I clicked them, but It definitely appears as though your case can be treated with both tools.
Which one you want to choose comes down to a question of your treatment goals. If you are primarily concerned with the impact on your lifestyle, I would go with Invisalign. If you want the best possible smile, you should go with the Damon Braces.
The reasons why the Damon Braces might give you a better result are as follows:
It can be difficult to develop a smile arc (your upper teeth following the curvature of your lower lip when smiling) with Invisalign. A Smile Arc is a key component of a great smile and it looks like in the photos yours might be just a little on the flat side.
- It is easier to broaden smiles with Damon Braces than with Invisalign, but it appears as though most of your teeth are tipped in so Invisalign will broaden it a bit. Widening smiles to show more teeth makes them come alive.
Comparing Damon and Suresmile with Invisalign
Theoretically, either system will straighten your teeth since thye don't care where the force comes from (plastic vs. wires). Having said that, here are some factors to consider in choosing between the systems. With Invisalign you have the advantages of it being a clear system that can be removed so you can eat anything you want and brush and floss like a pro! The main downsides are that if you are not 100% compliant and forget to put them in (or if you tend to misplace things) they will be completely ineffective and a waste of your money. There is also the risk that there may be some little details that will not be corrected completely as the orthodontist has little control after the manufacturer ships your aligners. The Damon System (or any braces for that matter) coupled with Suresmile can also give you a great result. The advantages of traditional braces over Invisalign are that the orthodontist has more control over your result than with Invisalign, complex tooth movements are possible, and compliance is less of an issue (you can't forget to wear your braces!). The obvious drawbacks to Damon are that braces are more visible, you have to be more careful about what you eat, and cleaning is a little more challenging. If you really "don't care" either way, I'd recommend the Damon-Suresmile combination. You'll get a great result without too much effort on your part... Good luck!
Invisalign vs Damon and Suresmile
As an orthodontist who uses Damon braces with Suresmile and Invisalign I would agree with orther answers that both modalities will give you excellent results. To my patients I would present the options as more of life style choices, which do you want to live with for a few months?
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Both are great options
Damon would be my answer
In the end, it is all about the result....not how you get there...but that you got there! Hands-down....brackets on the teeth and having the opportunity to detail the finishing wires is right in the wheel-house for an orthodontist. All of the computer driven appliances will require personal "tweeking" by a true finisher of orthodontics. In Invisalign, all of the movement needs are pre-programmed before the aligners are manufactured and subsequent micro adjustments are very limited. If wearing fixed appliances does not bother you (and I have many patients of all ages who make this decision) having braces gives the orthodontist much more flexibility during your treatment and you'll probably be in treatment for a shorter treatment period. Go get 'em and good luck!
Damon Braces or Invisalign both work
In your case, they both would be good options. Invisalign compliance seems to be the biggest challenge, where brackets become more predictable since they don't come off. The fee and timeline are likely the same.
If you KNOW you can follow directions and comply, then I would suggest Invisalign.
Learn more: http://www.drtimmerman.com/braces
End result will be the same....choice is yours!!!
The end result of both the treatment modalities is going to be the same. The time line should be the same as well.
Damon braces or Invisalign are both just the tools to move the teeth. it all depends upon the clinicians exposure and expertise in Invisalign. In our office the timeline is same either way whichever way you wish to go.
The differences generally are more in terms of patient (you) compliance. Invisalign treatment is entirely dependent on you to wear the aligners. The fixed braces (damon or any other) is more in control of the clinician as there are fixed on your teeth.
So, if your are disciplined person I would recommend go for Invisalign as long as the clinician has enough experience treating such malocclusion.
Good luck!!!
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News and analysis
March 06, 2012
What Donors Really Want From Fundraisers
Tuesday, March 13, at noon U.S. Eastern time
Live Discussion
Jim Whitton's training as a fundraiser began with his own experience as a donor. In 1984, at the age of 26, Mr. Whitton, a banker, gave his first $10,000 to the Hunger Project.
Since then, first as a volunteer, and later as the regional director for U.S. funding at the Hunger Project, Mr. Whitton has helped raise more than $15-million for projects that fight poverty in developing countries. He also has given away more than 25 percent of his net worth.
Along the way, he has found inspiration in fundraising and turned his passion about giving and his cause into effective fundraising.
Read the transcript of a live online discussion with Mr. Whitton to learn more about his approach to fundraising. Anne Ellinger, a philanthropist and a co-founder of Bolder Giving, will also be available to take your questions.
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Google Checkout Help
I am using Google Checkout. When someone places an order, the checkout page shows the order and total price, and says "Make Purchase". When you click Make Purchase, it shows the exact same page again, except that instead of showing "Make Purchase" it shows the google checkout button. Do you know how I can get rid of the Make Purchase button, and direct people to GC automatically?
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