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Audi TT FAQ updated 3/9/2013
- Built in Gyor, Hungary
- Color options varied throughout the production run, paint codes are shared with other Audis (see AW Paint Code list)
- Originally shown as a concept in 1995, production based on VW a4 chassis, TT had highest-spec parts of platform
- Fit, finish, and quality got better through production, with later cars being less problematic
Length: 159.1in
Width: 73.1in
Height: 53in
Wheelbase: FWD - 95.4in, quattro - 95.6in
Curb weight (coupe, roadster): FWD (2910lbs, 3054lbs), quattro (3208lbs, 3358lbs), 3.2 (3351lbs, 3500lbs)
Weight distribution: FWD, 3.2 (62/38), quattro (60/40)
Fuel capacity: FWD - 14.5gal, quattro - 16.4gal
Brakes (F/R): FWD (12.3"/9.1", solid), 180q (12.3"/9.4", vented front/solid rear), 225 (12.3"/10.1" vented), 3.2 (12.3"/10.1", 4-piston front calipers, vented)
1.8T (108.6ci), 06A block, Borg-Warner turbos
US engine codes: ATC, AWP, AMU, BEA
Bore x stroke: 81mm x 86.4mm (3.19in x 3.40in)
Comp. ratio: 9.5:1 (180hp), 8.9:1 (225hp)
Firing order: 1-3-4-2
Oil capacity: 4.5qts (4L)
Coolant capacity: 7.4qts (7L)
3.2L (194.6ci), 15° VR6
US engine code: BHE
Bore x stroke: 84.0mm x 95.9mm (3.31in x 3.78in)
Comp. ratio: 11.3:1 (250hp)
Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity: 5.8qts (5.5L)
Coolant capacity: 11.6qts (11L)
Mk1 TT production (worldwide build numbers):
1999: 52,579 (Coupe 44,022, Roadster 8,557)
*Europe only
2000: 56,776 (Coupe 31,064, Roadster 25,712)
- TT initially released in USA as 180hp 5spd quattro, though one or two other types of TTs may have gotten in
- - - Three original option packs: Comfort: heated seats, Audio: Bose sound system, and Performance: 17inch alloys and xenon headlights
- Neiman Marcus Special Edition released in company's yearly holiday catalog
- - - Nimbus Grey exterior + Moccasin Red interior
- - - 180FWD with 02J 5spd manual
2001: 39,349 (Coupe 22,078, Roadster 17,271)
- 225bhp quattro edition w/ 02M 6spd manual released, 18" wheels optional
- Roadster released. A rare, optional hardtop was available in Europe, they pop up for sale online from time to time but are expensive
- Baseball-stitched leather option, roadster only
- FWD/quattro available on 180bhp coupe model
- 180 roadster FWD-only
- ESP becomes standard, ducktail spoiler added, new steering bushings installed, and alignment changed
- Comfort and performance packages combined into premium package, subwoofer only available on roadster
- GPS audio navigation optional
2002: 34,711 (Coupe 21,488, Roadster 13,223)
- Standard audio system becomes a CD player instead of cassette player
- 180 switches to wideband 02 and VVT (ATC to AWP engine code)
- 225 ALMS special edition released to commemorate Audi's victory in the ALMS series and Le Mans:
- - - 18 inch Audi 9-spoke RS wheels
- - - Misano Red exterior + Silver Nappa interior, or Avus Silver Pearl exterior + Brilliant Red Nappa interior
- - - The interior consisted of matching leather door cards, knee bolsters, seats, steering wheel rim, and shiftknob leather
2003: 32,337 (Coupe 20,807, Roadster 11,530)
- 225 switches to wideband 02 and VVT (AMU to BEA engine code)
- 180 becomes auto-only
2004: 23,605 (Coupe 14,753, Roadster 8,852)
- 3.2 VR6 released, coupe or roadster, only available with DSG and quattro
--- standard S-Line app. package: lower front bumper w/oil cooler duct, a rear ducktail extension, and an eggcrate exhaust valence
--- first production car with a dual-clutch transmission
2005: 12,307 (Coupe 8,368, Roadster 3,939)
- 3.2, 225, and 180 auto
- Last year of mk1 production in Europe
- - - 240hp Quattro Sport edition released in UK, ~800 sold, available in several two-tones with a black roof
- - - 16psi K04, S-Line app. pack, 1pc seats, rear seat delete, 165lbs lighter than 225
2006: 23,675 (Coupe 21,461, Roadster 2,214)
- 3.2, 225, and 180 auto
- 3.2TT SE (special edition) released in US, available in two-tone with a black roof
- Mk2 TT released in Europe
General Information
Helpful TT acronyms and part names
VAG - Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
180q - 180hp quattro model
225 - 225hp quattro model (225TT had quattro as standard)
02J - FWD 5spd manual transmission, shared with various 1.8T a4 chassis cars (mk4 VW, etc.)
02Y - AWD transmission used for the 5spd 180q
02M - AWD transmission used for the 6spd 225TT
BT - big turbo kit
SMIC - side-mount intercooler, 180TT has one on passenger side, 225TT has two on both sides
TIP - turbo inlet pipe
710N - diverter valve, recirculates vented boost back into intake (TIP), OEM N revision is stronger than 710
ARB - anti-roll bar (also called a sway bar)
FPR - fuel pressure regulator
N75 - solenoid that controls boost, VAG made several versions
N249 - solenoid that regulates the DV
EVAP - evaporative emissions system (N80 solenoid, carbon canister, ribbed blue tank, hoses)
SAI - secondary-air injection (pump, hoses, kombi, N112 solenoid) - used to ignite cats at cold start-up for emissions control
What different basic submodels were available?
- 180hp FWD model (1.8l engine with k03s turbo, 11psi; overall drivetrain shared with mk4 VW)
- 180hp quattro model (1.8l engine with k03s turbo, 5spd, and Haldex AWD)
- 225hp quattro model (1.8l engine with k04-022 turbo, 14psi, 6spd, and Haldex AWD)
- 250hp quattro model (3.2l VR6, 6spd DSG, and Haldex AWD)
The 180 and 3.2 were automatic, the 180q/225q were manual only. The 225 has a k04-02x turbo (instead of the 180s k03/k03s); to support the bigger turbo, it has two side-mount intercoolers (rather than one), bigger fuel injectors, a dual-outlet exhaust, 20mm wrist pin connecting rods, and 8.9:1 comp instead of 9.5:1. The 3.2 had its battery in the trunk and came with no spare.
How can I identify a TT?
Quattros will have a driveshaft and rear diff + halfshafts. The 225 was only a 6-speed manual, whereas the 180 quattro was a 5-speed. The 225 came with a dual-outlet exhaust, but it's not a good idea to use this as a distinction criterion, since it's so common for people to put aftermarket exhausts on their car. The 225's intake manifold has its throttle body on the driver's side, and also has a charge pipe on the passenger side of the engine cover (easily seen under the hood) that leads to the passenger side intercooler.
What is special about the 3.2?
The 3.2TT, with its 24v VR6, was released in 2004, was only available with the DSG (direct-shift gearbox) and was the first production dual-clutch transmission. Visually, the 3.2 had a different front bumper cover, black ducktail and exhaust valence, paddle shifters, and a gear indicator. The 3.2 engine is about 150lbs heavier than a 1.8T, it has slightly different suspension settings, 4-piston front calipers, a unique exhaust system, and the battery takes the place of the spare tire in the trunk.
How does the TTq AWD system compare to other VAG cars?
The TTq, like the A3 and Volkswagen R32, uses an AWD system manufactured by the Swedish company Haldex, rather than the traditional TorSen (torque-sensing) quattro system used in other Audi models. The Haldex is an electronic center diff that uses a slave shaft off the rear of the transverse gearbox to control how much power the rear differential uses. The system is mostly FWD until sensors throughout determine that power needs to be sent to the rear, which, in stock form, happens with hard acceleration or loss of traction. The Haldex system averages about 80% front / 20% rear distribution, and it can never go beyond a 50/50 split because the front half-shafts are permanently powered. Stock Haldex service interval should be 30k, with trans and rear diff fluid at 60k.
If you want a more constant 50/50 power distribution, you can purchase a Haldex Performance controller. This swap will allow more power to go to the rear in many more conditions. There are two replacement controllers in the form of either a Blue or Orange controller; with the Blue controller, more power is sent to the rear wheels earlier, but the controller unlocks once the gas is released, or if the clutch or brake pedals are pressed. The more expensive Orange controller, however, stays locked at all times. What this all means is that the Blue is good for improved street driving because of a more neutral power distribution, whereas the Orange is more track-oriented because a locked AWD system is always applying power, which allows drivetrain braking but takes away a safety net on the street. See my Haldex Blue thread.
→ If you install a new Haldex controller, lower the fluid change interval to 25,000 miles for the Blue and 20,000 miles for the Orange, depending on how hard you drive.
Buying a used mk1 TT
There are a few things one needs to look for when buying a mk1 TT. The most important thing is to check as to whether or not the timing belt has been serviced. The factory service interval is stated as being 100,000 miles, but it is well-known that the 1.8T's timing setup is THE major weak point of the engine (specifically the hydraulic tensioner), and that it should be changed by about 60,000 miles; original plastic waterpumps also were known to fail. If you are looking into buying a TT with less than 60,000 miles get the belt setup serviced, otherwise its nice to get it done if higher in mileage and service records are unknown. The reason replacing the timing setup is so important is because the 1.8T is an interference engine and if the tensioner fails you can expect to need a rebuilt head or engine. It will cost about $300 DIY or $900 at a shop for a timing belt job, but in either case that is cheaper than a new engine.
Other small problems persist in mk1 TTs, though generally 2000-2002 are more finicky than the 2003-2006 model years. The glovebox latch is problematic, as they can get stuck because the mechanism fails, or the entire latch can simply pop off. The fixes are pretty easy (such as using a nail for a latch axle). The manual transmissions can have some grinding issues but they are almost always solved with new fluid and realignment of the shifter cables. The DSG has its own reputation, but the majority of issues come from early DSGs, and they can also be flashed to improve performance.
Another issue is rust on the two roof strips, but not the actual roof, which is part of the double-galvanized unibody; taking care of the rust only requires removal of the roof strips and a respray. Finally, other common problems are squeaky suspension bits or interior panels; if you hear a strange creak when you hit a bump, you probably need new bushings, and squeaky panels can be quieted with sound deadener.
► Various things to check when looking at a used TT coupe or roadster
- Driver seat left bolster for excessive wear
- Under the front and rear bumper for damage from curb stops
- Door sills for damage from people climbing in and out of car
- Speaker grills and bottom of door card for same damage
- Correct function of windows, lights, blinkers, hatch/gas release, locks
- Missing lines on gauge info display, correct gauge function, etc
- Correct function of the radio, all speakers and 6 disc changer
- Working glove box latch, functional softtop
- Complete toolkit and spare tire parts
- Solid hoses/connections in engine bay
- Condition of the battery in the spare well on a 3.2
How do I maximize my TTs powertrain?
Performance chips will significantly increase your horsepower and torque. They do this primarily by advancing engine timing, adjusting air/fuel ratios, and, in turbocharged vehicles, increasing boost beyond factory limits. The major tuners are APR, REVO, GIAC, Unitronic, and Eurodyne; with all of these companies you can expect to pay around $500 for a flashtune. If you plan on chipping your car and sticking to bolt-ons, the best mods to consider include a turbo-back exhaust, a TIP, a FMIC, and a nice boost controller. You will need 1-step colder plugs gapped to .028, and should at least have a boost gauge. Some other things to consider are a new diverter valve, a catch can, vacuum hose cleanup, and improved bushings and mounts.
Should I get an aftermarket suspension and brakes?
Good basic mods are the Haldex upgrade, a rear swaybar, and a different alignment. Beyond that, you get into the springs/struts or coilover debate. Coilovers will make a world of difference, but usually cost more and tend to ride lower. Springs and struts can work well, especially when they are made to work together (example: Eibach Pro System), but they dont ride as low, and offer no adjustability. A good quattro suspension discussion is Let's talk TT suspension or just search for others. Along with suspension, many people also use spacers; use the AudiWorld offset/spacer calculator to figure out what you need.
Upgraded brakes will never hurt, especially if you are going to add power and drive your TT hard. You can buy a simple brake upgrade from one of many companies, use the better 3.2 front brakes, or even piece together a Porsche Boxster Brembo front caliper upgrade. I recommend SS lines, but the OEM brake fluid is DOT4 so it is good unless you plan to track the car. Pad selection (along with fluid) depends on how and where you drive your car.
What should I consider if I want a bigger turbo in my 1.8T?
If you have a 180, you could get a K04-001, which will bolt right up but not really increase performance; it is only about +20hp over a K03, and +5hp over a K03s. The K04-02x from the 225TT can make decently more hp than the 001, but IS NOT A BOLT ON, as it requires a new manifold, injectors, MAF housing and software. Either TT can use an Eliminator kit, where something like a GT28RS has an 02x turbine flange, but in reality a little more money can buy a proper BT manifold. With a BT you will NEED new rods because the stockers cannot handle the increased torque.
The bottom line is that if you want the engine to make a significant amount of hp over stock, you need to rebuild it; during the rebuild you can also look into things like bigport heads, better manifolds, and other more trick parts. Something else that has become popular recently is increasing displacement, the stock 81mm bore/86.4mm stroke leaves quite a bit on the table, as it is very easy and relatively cheap to build a stroker (83mm/92.8mm, or 83mm/95.5mm). The bigger engine gives you better off-boost driveabilty and power, and also spools a turbo faster than a 1.8 would.
You should also only expect the maximum performance from the set-up with a dyno tune, although companies make BT tunes you will be giving up power and driveability because of the "generic" program - they are a baseline to dial in. Expect to spend a few hundred dollars on dyno sessions. See also the VWVortex 1.8T FAQ, and the AudiFreaks Big Turbo and High Performance sticky. Another common procedure with a BT is a wideband o2 conversion, which allows for better and safer tuning. Basically, do a lot of research and be patient before spending money, it really is the better option and you will skip the half-ass "learn along the way" problems you'd encounter otherwise.
If you're putting a bigger turbo in a quattro, you'll need a specific downpipe to get around the Haldex system (the ones for the 180/Golf/Jetta WILL NOT work). If you're putting a bigger turbo in a 225, you'll need to consider that you have a different intake manifold/intercooler setup than the 180FWD/Golf/Jetta, so their parts wont fit. That said, most stuff for the mk4 VW will work for a 180FWD TT, and the TT's 1.8T engine can use essentially any parts other 1.8Ts would.
This FAQ was inspired by the posts "Its about time for a TT FAQ..." and "TT BUYERS GUIDE," though those threads are dead. Any suggestions or additions will be noted and edited into this FAQ; thank you to all who helped and to those that will continue helping. If you have links you would like to share with the forum, please post any link to parts vendors, tech sites, or general/misc. TT info as a reply to this FAQ. Thanks


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Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (GI-PROMIS) Symptom Scales in Subjects with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Patient reported outcomes (PROs) are important measures of how well treatments work in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). PROs are symptoms reported directly by patients, rather than tests like colonoscopies or blood work. The PRO Measurement Information System (PROMIS) is a scale for measuring PROs for physical, mental, and social health. A gastrointestinal (GI) PROMIS scale was recently developed based on responses from people across the United States. The GI PROMIS scale includes questions about eight common GI symptoms: gas, reflux, diarrhea, soilage, constipation, belly pain, nausea and vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. We studied these questions in 2,378 people with Crohn's disease (CD) and 1,455 people with ulcerative colitis (UC) in CCFA Partners. About half of the participants reported being in remission. Compared to participants in remission, those with active CD reported worse symptoms on the GI-PROMIS scale for all symptoms. The same was true for participants with active UC with the exception of difficulty swallowing. Participants with worse quality of life reported worse symptoms on the GI-PROMIS scale for all symptoms. Participants with more diarrhea, belly pain, and gas reported poorer mental and social PROs. In summary, participants who reported worse GI-PROMIS symptoms also reported worse qualify of life, disease activity, and mental and social outcomes. These results suggest that the GI-PROMIS scales could be an important way to measure symptoms in the future.
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Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (GI-PROMIS) Symptom Scales in Patients with Crohn's Disease in CCFA Partners
Patient reported outcomes (PROs) are important measures of how well treatment works in Crohn's disease (CD). PROs are symptoms reported directly by patients, rather than tests like colonoscopies or blood work. The PRO Measurement Information System (PROMIS) is a new scale for measuring PROs for physical, mental and social health. The results can be compared to those from people that don't have IBD. A gastrointestinal (GI) PROMIS scale was recently developed. The GI scales were not studied in large numbers of Crohn's patients, but were studied in people all across the United States. We studied these questions in 1839 people with Crohn's disease in CCFA Partners. Most (75%) were women. People with Crohn's disease reported more fatigue, anxiety and pain compared to people without Crohn's disease. People with Crohn's disease reported less reflux, problems swallowing and constipation than people without Crohn's disease. Other GI symptoms for people with Crohn's disease were similar to those reported by people without Crohn's disease. Compared to people in remission, people with active CD reported worse symptoms on the GI-PROMIS scales for all symptoms except problems swallowing and constipation. Those with a worse quality of life, as measured by the Short IBD Questionnaire (SIBDQ), reported worse symptoms on the GI-PROMIS scales all symptoms. People who reported more nausea, diarrhea, gas/bloat and abdominal pain reported more psychosocial symptoms on the PROMIS scales. In summary, those with worse symptoms on the GI-PROMIS scales scored worse disease activity scales, quality of life scales and more symptoms of depression and anxiety. These scales could be important ways to measure symptoms in the future.
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The First-Year Tutorial
Grinnell's First-Year Tutorial is the one class you'll have in common with every other first-year student. It's a small seminar class, usually limited to 12 students, and the only course required for all majors in Grinnell's individually advised curriculum.
The First-Year Tutorial comes in many academic flavors. Here's a taste for fall 2014:
- Time
- Stuff: The Meaning of Possessions
- Perspectives on Life in the Universe
- Cult of Grinnell
- "Monsters Incorporated": A History of Monsters, from the Renaissance to the Muppets
Nearly three dozen different topics, which vary from year to year, are offered each fall. Entering students choose their top five. Then the College assigns them to a class.
What do you learn in the tutorial?
While course content varies considerably, each tutorial focuses on these skills: college-level writing, critical reading, and college-level oral communication. The tutorial will introduce you to a college librarian, library resources, and the college's academic honesty policy and practices.
"The tutorial is the first increment in a life-long process of learning to write," says Jerry Lalonde, professor emeritus of classics. He adds, "It allows the teaching of writing in an intense way."
Lalonde has taught the tutorial many times, beginning in 1970, the first year it was offered, because he enjoys being part of new students' transition to college. In fall 2014 he will teach Humanities I: The Ancient Greek World.Because he knows you and other students have a wide range of abilities, Lalonde grades partially on improvement. "A first draft should be the best they can do at the time. A second draft will be done after feedback and possibly a conference," he says.
Eliza Willis, professor of political science, asks students to rewrite, submit new drafts, and to seek advice from other students to improve writing. "I've started doing a lot more peer reviews," she says. "I think that's very effective both as instruction you get from other people, and also from learning about your own writing."
In fall 2013, Willis taught a tutorial called Making a Difference in the Fight Against Global Poverty. "I have students write a grant application. I think it's a really good skill to develop," Willis says. "Students have told me they use that persuasive writing skill right away."
While students write plenty in the course, they also work on public speaking skills.
Willis teaches "how to enter a discussion, how to act towards other people in a group, the proper way to interact. For example, saying 'I'd like to comment on this particular point' or 'I'd like to change the subject' — I emphasize those skills a lot."
Lalonde appreciates intelligent and disciplined discussion of subject matter. He recently introduced an assignment he calls "civilized conversation" that prevents students from saying "like" over and over, for example.
How do you choose a tutorial?
Easy, right? Just pick five topics that interest you.
Willis suggests choosing something you don't know much about rather than something you know a lot about. "Be open-minded," she says.
Jenny Anger, associate professor of art history, agrees. "Follow your gut," she says. "If something appeals to you, try it."
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Summer entertaining means pulling out pre-made gourmet extras from the freezer, and pesto is usually one of them. Pesto- (meaning paste) is a no-brainer for pasta, or is great drizzled on sliced mozarella cheese. This recipe for asparagus pesto is a fresh twist on pasta-in-tupperware on the beach, served on veggies as a side dish for barbeque (omit the cheese if serving meat), and as Mark Bittman suggests, you can even spread it on fish.
This recipe is quick in preparation.
Make and freeze in ice cube trays or flatten in baggies in the freezer.
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Asparagus Pesto
Published: May 7, 2010
Time: 20 minutes
- Salt
- 1 pound asparagus, peeled, trimmed, and cut into 2-inch segments
- 1 clove garlic, or more to taste
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup olive oil, or more as desired
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste.
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Add the asparagus and cook until fully tender but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well, reserving some of the cooking liquid, and let the asparagus cool slightly.
2. Transfer the asparagus to a food processor and add the garlic, pine nuts, 2 tablespoons of the oil, Parmesan, a pinch of salt and a couple of tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Process the mixture, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container if necessary, and gradually add the remaining oil and a bit more of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten if necessary. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste, pulse one last time, and serve over pasta, fish or chicken (or cover and refrigerate for up to a day).
Yield: 4 to 6 servings (about 1 1/2 cups).


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OTTAWA — The driver whose car fell into a sinkhole along Hwy. 174 has given notice of a possible legal claim, say city staff.
The value of any claim may be limited by provisions of the Insurance Act, says a report to council's environment committee. As is standard practice, the city's litigation and labour relations branch has started discussions to try to resolve the matter without going through the formal court process, it states.
Juan Pedro Unger suffered minor injuries when his car fell into a sinkhole that formed after a storm sewer collapsed under the highway's eastbound lanes at the Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard off-ramp on Sept. 4. An independent review to be discussed by the committee next Tuesday found that poor records and the city's failure to physically inspect the damaged pipe contributed to its collapse.
The city has agreed to all five of the review's recommendations aimed at reducing the risk of a future failure.
Repairing the pipe cost $4.5 million, the report says.
That included operational costs for police, public works and OC Transpo. Traffic was snarled for almost two weeks before the highway reopened.
(The city had planned a $1.7-million project to reline the pipe but hadn't thought it was at risk of imminent failure. )
There's little likelihood of recovering any of the costs from either a developer who installed the pipe for the Township of Gloucester in the mid-'70s or a contractor that was in the pipe shortly before the collapse, the report says.
Although the review found the contractor's presence likely affected the timing of the collapse, it determined the root cause was that the inherent greater risks posed by the pipe's large size, age and material were not identified and acted on before it failed.


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Calls for states to privatise electricity networks
THE nation's peak business body has called on state governments to privatise electricity networks after two major reports urging the sale of state-owned poles and wires this week.
The Productivity Commission released a report recommending the sale of the electricity transmission networks on Thursday, the same day Infrastructure Australia also made the same recommendation in a separate report.
Business Council of Australia president Tony Shepherd said the calls for privatisation were consistent with the council's view that the networks would run better, and cheaper, if owned by private enterprise.
Mr Shepherd said a shortfall in government funding putting more pressure on governments to sell the networks.
While Victoria already has a privatised electricity network, both Queensland and New South Wales still own the networks in those states.
"Government no longer needs to own infrastructure businesses where the private sector is capable of owning and operating businesses in a competitive or well-regulated environment," Mr Shepherd said.
"With the appropriate regulatory oversight the private sector can achieve efficiencies and bring innovative ideas to the table and this will ultimately mean better services and reduced costs to consumers over time.
"Asset sales would also provide government owners with a significant cash injection that can be used to clear the transport and social infrastructure backlog in our cities and regions."
Infrastructure Australia national infrastructure coordinator Michael Deegan said governments needed to explore new finance opportunities and to improve productivity.
"If we are to build on and sustain the living standards of all Australians, governments need to recognise that they cannot bridge the current funding gap," he said.
And despite community concern about privatising such public assets, Mr Deegan said such concerns could be addressed through regulation, despite many of the current problems in the electricity network arising out of problems in regulation.
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Today is Sunday, Jan. 6
Today is Sunday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2013. There are 359 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Jan. 6, 1963, "Oliver!," Lionel Bart's musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel "Oliver Twist," opened on Broadway.
On this date:
In 1540, England's King Henry VIII married his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. (The marriage lasted about six months.)
In 1759, George Washington and Martha Dandridge Custis were married in New Kent County, Va.
In 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state.
In 1919, the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, died in Oyster Bay, N.Y., at age 60.
In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his State of the Union address, outlined a goal of "Four Freedoms": Freedom of speech and expression; the freedom of people to worship God in their own way; freedom from want; freedom from fear.
In 1942, the Pan American Airways Pacific Clipper, a flying boat built by Boeing, arrived in New York more than a month after leaving California and following a westward route.
In 1945, George Herbert Walker Bush married Barbara Pierce in Rye, N.Y.
In 1950, Britain recognized the Communist government of China.
In 1963, "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" premiered on NBC-TV.
In 1982, truck driver William G. Bonin was convicted in Los Angeles of 10 of the "Freeway Killer" slayings of young men and boys. (Bonin was later convicted of four other killings; he was executed in 1996.)
In 1993, authorities rescued Jennifer Stolpa and her infant son, Clayton, after Jennifer's husband, James, succeeded in reaching help, ending the family's eight-day ordeal in the snow-covered Nevada desert. Jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, 75, died in Englewood, N.J.; ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev died in suburban Paris at age 54.
Ten years ago: Iraqi President Saddam Hussein accused U.N. inspectors of engaging in "intelligence work" instead of searching for suspected nuclear, chemical and biological weapons in his country. Thousands of Marines, sailors and soldiers headed for the Persian Gulf region, shipping out from California, Georgia and Maryland as the buildup for a war with Iraq accelerated sharply.
Five years ago: In a video posted on the Internet, al-Qaida's American-born spokesman, Adam Gadahn (ah-DAHM' guh-DAHN'), urged fighters to meet President George W. Bush with bombs during his upcoming Mideast visit. Mikhail Saakashvili (sah-kahsh-VIH'-leh) was declared winner of a second term as Georgia's president.
One year ago: A bomb exploded at a busy Damascus intersection, killing 25 people and wounding dozens in the second major attack in the Syrian capital in as many weeks. The Obama administration expanded the FBI's more than eight-decades-old definition of rape to count men as victims for the first time and to drop the requirement that victims physically resisted their attackers. New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien agreed to become Penn State's new football coach.
Today's Birthdays: Pollster Louis Harris is 92. Retired MLB All-Star Ralph Branca is 87. Author E.L. Doctorow is 82. Actress Bonnie Franklin is 69. Country musician Joey, the CowPolka King (Riders in the Sky) is 64. Former FBI director Louis Freeh is 63. Rock singer-musician Kim Wilson (The Fabulous Thunderbirds) is 62. Singer Jett Williams is 60. Rock musician Malcolm Young (AC-DC) is 60. Actor-comedian Rowan Atkinson is 58. World Golf Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez is 56. Rhythm-and-blues singer Kathy Sledge is 54. TV chef Nigella Lawson is 53. Rhythm-and-blues singer Eric Williams (BLACKstreet) is 53. Movie composer A.R. Rahman (Film: "Slumdog Millionaire") is 47. Movie director John Singleton is 45. TV personality Julie Chen is 43. Actor Danny Pintauro ("Who's the Boss?") is 37. Actress Rinko Kikuchi (Film: "Babel") is 32. NBA player Gilbert Arenas is 31. Rock singer Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) is 27.
Thought for Today: "What this generation was bred to at television's knees was not wisdom, but cynicism." -- Pauline Kael, American movie critic (1919-2001).


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I'm in a group now, headed by a very (very) capable DM. We've been playing a very solid, very serious D&D campaign in an awesome setting entirely of his creation. However, some of the players have been longing for more humor – something we don't get unless I (and I do seem to be the only one) roll a natural 1. The group has spoken, and we've decided to let me take a whack at being the GM for a one-off humor-oriented game. What I can't decide is which game.
On the one hand, I have Tales From the Floating Vagabond. In fact, I was such a huge fan of it, that not only do I have the original game, but I have all of its add-ons. (My earlier question was more for the others in the group than me.) On the other hand, I have Paranoia.
I have GMed Floating Vagabond – but not since I was a teenager (almost 20 years ago), and I'm not certain I did it justice at the time. I have never GMed Paranoia. I have read Paranoia XP, and want to build a campaign around "my vision" of Alpha Complex, but I worry about having never done such a thing and the players not necessarily being used to backstabbing within their ranks.
What are some pros and cons of TFtFV versus Paranoia for a group of players who are somewhat new, and more importantly, are looking for humor?


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The fallout from Tuesday night's announcement that Warren Buffett has been diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer continued Wednesday, with investors and analysts racing to explain its possible implications for the average investor.
The topic most raised was that of Buffett's successor. Buffett named his son Howard as his possible successor as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, but a possible CEO has remained a mystery since scandal embroiled David Sokol, Buffet's No. 2 at the company.
"Last night's disclosure by Warren Buffett that he has prostate cancer renewed concerns over Berkshire's succession plans," Cathy Seifert of the research firm S&P Capital IQ said in a statement. "We think its succession strategy is probably better established than [Berkshire Hathaway] articulates in its shareholder messages."
However, she sees a two-fold risk in that Buffett could remain at the helm as he ages (although the company may have plans in place to prevent this).
"The shares also currently (and historically) trade at a premium to peers," she added. "That premium may evaporate when Mr. Buffett's tenure ends. We keep our $87 target price."
A number of issues also arise for mutual funds that hold Berkshire Hathaway in their portfolios.
"There are a number of funds that own this stock where it's not only a top 10 holding, but also 8,9 or 10% of the portfolio," S&P Capital IQ mutual fund analyst Todd Rosenbluth told AdvisorOne. "The company is well-liked because it is so well-run. It's also a financial services company, but it's a diversified holding because of the other companies it owns, more so than, say, Coca-Cola. Lastly, fund managers have bought into Buffett's management style, and believe it will deliver solid returns for the foreseeable future."
It is this last point, Rosenbluth said, that is most affected by the diagnosis and announcement.
"You have a class of funds that have over $1 billion in assets and only have 40 or so stocks," he said. "These include funds like Clipper, Fairholme and Sequoia. Berkshire Hathaway is a top 10 holding in a concentrated portfolio, so any negative news about the stock will disproportionately affect the portfolio."
As a result, Rosenbluth concludes, investors should evaluate whether or not that mutual fund should continue to be a core holding in light of the fact that the portfolio now has additional risk.


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How much do solar panels cost for Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) customers?
You can find average solar panel cost data for your city on the SolarReviews website based on installations over the last 12 months. This data is expressed as solar panel cost per watt because this is a useful way of comparing relative value between solar systems of different sizes. Solar cost per watt is the gross value of the peak DC capacity of the solar system divided by the number of watts. (Remember that 1 kw=1000 watts... So a 6kw system is 6000 watts)
Generally speaking residential solar systems are between 5kw and 10kw depending on the available roof space and the amount of power consumption of an individual house. In October 2020 the average cost per watt of residential solar systems quoted through CutMyBill is $3.18 per watt.
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Why is the CutMyBill solar calculator different to other solar calculators or solar price comparison sites on the net?
Although the average cost of solar systems in your local area is interesting it really doesn't tell you what you need to know.
What you need to know is how many solar panels you need for your home based on its size, its location, your power usage pattern, your Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) electric rates and to calculate whether or not you have the required square feet of roof space to fit these solar panels.
Only then can you estimate a system size and know the real cost of installing solar on your home.
To work this out a solar calculator needs to have detailed knowledge of the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) rate plans that are available to you, particularly where time of use rate plans are involved. At the time of writing CutMyBill is the only solar estimator on the net that has this level of detail. Without this level of detail the solar savings estimates given by other sites are likely to be inaccurate, as are their estimates of the size of system you need.
How accurate is it?
The CutMyBill.com JEA solar cost and savings calculator tells you all the things you need to know without you needing to gather 12 months worth of electricity bills and analyze them.
It usually produces a level of accuracy within 10% of the result you would get if you input 12 months worth of electricity data. It only requires you to know your address, how much you spend on power on average per month and an estimate of the square footage of your home.
We use government energy profiling, your location, the size of your home and the monthly $ amount of your Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) power bill to estimate your electricity usage pattern and the solar system you would need to cover this usage.
We then display a cost and savings estimate for this based on the average of the different solar offers available in your area. You can also see the individual solar prices of many of your local solar companies at the end of the process.
CutMyBill is the easiest way to get all the information you need to make an informed decision as to whether or not it is worth buying solar panels for your home and to gather solar quotes tailored to your home from local solar companies if it is.
What are the best solar panels and solar inverters to buy?
We consider there are six brands of solar panels that are deservedly called tier 1 solar panels. Some will argue there are more but I think consumers really should stick to these brands
Our sister site SolarReviews has a lot of information on the leading brands of residential solar panels in the US to help you find the best solar panels. SolarReviews shows both consumer reviews from people that have already installed each brand of solar panels and also expert reviews that give you a more in depth view of the pros and cons of each brand of solar panels.
What we suggest is that you use the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) solar calculator above to see the brands quoted by your best local solar companies and then head over to SolarReviews to compare the relative merits of each brand of solar panels and inverters your local solar companies quote you.
There are a few different metrics that people use to compare solar panels being:
How much will I actually save from installing solar?
If you decide to gather live prices from local solar companies at the end of using our solar calculator then you will be able to get a very accurate picture of both your total gross utility bill savings over the life of a solar system and also your net solar savings. Net solar savings are your utility savings less the cost of the solar system less the cost of any interest paid on a solar loan used to purchase the system.
Who are the best solar companies that service my area?
At CutMyBill we use SolarReviews.com to evaluate who are the best local solar providers and wherever possible we request solar quotes on your behalf from the pre screened solar pros with the best reputation for quality.
Whilst we all want the cheapest price none of us wants a poor installation or a leaky roof after our solar install. Given the fact that solar is a relatively new industry it does attract a lot of cowboys. We have found that by restricting the solar companies we request pricing from to the better solar companies we have been able to ensure that people who use our website and ultimately decide to buy solar panels report a customer satisfaction rate of 4.8/5, far higher than the industry average of 4.36/5.
We think we have the balance right between quality and price competition.
How many solar panels do I need for my home?
The number of solar panels you need for your home will vary with your location and the amount of electricity you consume at your property. To see how many solar panels needed to power a home in your state on average you can visit SolarReviews.
However, as with solar panels cost information that is not tailored to your individual circumstances it is of little use.
Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) solar calculator above allows you to find out a fairly accurate estimate of the number of solar panels you are likely to need without you having to get out your power bills from each season to work it out.
As you may be picking up by now we are pretty proud of our solar estimator that we have tailored for you as a Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) customer. It took us around 6 months to customize it and many thought we were crazy to invest so much time and money into it. However, the thing that drove us was knowing that one of the big reasons more Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) customers haven't gone solar is not because it isn't a great investment. It is because it has been a hassle to date to gather up numerous electricity bills from different times of the year to get a reasonably accurate solar quote.
Now that CutMyBill makes getting solar quotes much easier we hope that many more Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) customers will take advantage of the massive profit they can make by installing solar panels while the 26% federal solar tax credit still remains and net metering is still being offered by Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA).
How much roof space do I need for my solar?
Generally speaking you need 65 square feet of roof space for each 1 kw of solar panels you wish to install.
The Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) solar cost and savings calculator also calculates required roof space once it determines the number of solar panels you need to cover your usage.
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Does my roof suit solar panels?
There are four characteristics of your roof that determine how suitable it is for solar panels being:
- The direction it faces- the closer to south facing the better;
- Whether the roof is shaded at any time during the day-shading reduces output;
- The slope of the roof; and obviously
- Where your roof is located.
The calculation of how much electricity solar panels will produce on your roof is relatively simple. The PVWatts calculator from the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (www.nrel.gov) handles these calculations and it is this data that we incorporate into the CutMyBill calculator. However, when it gets more complex is when shading is involved. It is at this point that you really do need an opinion of a professional solar designer as they have LIDAR guided topography modelling available in their solar design software that can estimate the effects of your shading on production.
Is it worthwhile buying an EV if I get solar?
Electric vehicles (EV's) will be the biggest technical revolution in western society in the next ten years. This belief has been one of the driving forces behind why we developed CutMyBill. If people switch to using electricity for transport rather than gas then it becomes so, so much more important that they are on the cheapest possible electric plan from their utility
The reality is that electric vehicles are not only better for the environment they are cheaper to run than conventional ICE cars. (see how much does a Tesla car cost to run compared to a gas car)
The only thing that has been holding back the tide of EV's from flooding the market has been the pricing strategy of the major EV manufacturers to price then as luxury vehicles. However, Tesla prices have dropped substantially with the release of the Tesla Model 3 and this is changing the way the traditional car manufacturers look at the EV market. Between now and 2021 we will see the release of dozens of new models of both budget and premium EV's causing the number of electric vehicles sold in the US to skyrocket.
If you are one of those planning on purchasing an EV there are two things to consider:
- Your demand for electricity will increase meaning the possible savings available from installing solar are larger and the amount of the financial loss you will suffer by not installing solar is greater. Charging your beautiful new EV from a fossil fuel burning power source is like drinking vintage Dom Perignon from a plastic cup. It does the same job but all the magic is gone.
- Both the 26% federal solar tax credit and the net metering law are not going to be around forever and so getting your solar installed while they are is crucial.
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Tesla solar roof vs conventional solar panels
Another way that the energy landscape around us is changing is with the release of the Tesla solar roof.
What is the Tesla solar roof?The Tesla solar roof is a system of roof tiles that have been made to look like normal roofing shingles or tiles but are also active solar panels. They provide the dual purpose of acting as both a roofing product and a power generating solar panel. Within the system there are both active tiles that produce electricity and also non-active tiles that do not produce electricity but look the same as the tiles that do.
The cost of the Tesla solar roof is around 4 times the cost of traditional solar panels of the same capacity but the Tesla solar roof is serving two functions. What's more the Tesla solar roof is also challenging the assumption that solar panels have to be ugly. In fact the Tesla solar roof looks attractive, arguably better than a normal roof. I think there is a place for the Tesla solar roof in high end architectural homes but for existing homes traditional solar panels are far better value.
There are a number of other solar shingle manufacturers with products on the market in the US and so prices for this type of solar option may fall in the future such that there is a more even balance between the pros and cons of the Tesla solar roof and other solar shingles vs conventional solar panels. However, for now for all existing homes conventional solar panels are a far more cost effective option.
Should you incorporate Solar Batteries for your solar system?
Another topic causing lots of discussion in the solar industry is whether or not including solar battery storage in your solar system is worthwhile. In the same way that the Tesla solar roof has ignited discussion about BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaics) the Tesla Powerwall 2 has led to an explosion of interest in solar batteries.
We think the Tesla Powerwall is the best solar battery, energy storage and energy management solution on the US market currently (Tesla is not a client of ours. This is not a paid plug). However, does this mean it is worth buying Tesla Powerwall?
In our opinion economic return alone does not justify the decision to purchase a solar battery in an environment where you have access to something close to 1:1 net metering as you do as a customer of Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA). Net metering, or a feed in tariff close to retail value allows you to economically store the value of power without having to pay for a battery to physically store it.
Given that batteries only last 10 years it is much better to just get a 10 or 20 year net metering contract with Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) while this is still possible.
However, economics are only one driver for a decision. The simple fact is that the Powerwall is cool...very cool and so I would be tempted to buy it purely for the importance that battery storage has for the future of our planet. Battery storage turns intermittent renewable energy sources like solar and wind into reliable on demand power. The intermittent nature of renewables is the thing the fossil fuel lobbyists use most strongly to argue against them. This is why supporting battery storage is crucial to increased use of renewables and the fight against climate change. NASA data now shows the climate has warmed between .6-.8 degrees celsius between 1980 and 2018. Given a 4 degree changes is thought to lead to an extinction of life on earth I think it is worthwhile investing in solar batteries even if the return on the battery part of the system isn't as good as the return on the straight grid connected solar panels. This is why I have 60 kwh of battery storage at my home. Although to be honest by solar batteries are a Victron battery inverter and BYD Lithium Ion batteries.
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Stanley Cup Game 6: The longest minute caps a long comeback
The Stanley Cup is back in the city of big shoulders and short memories, delivered by a Chicago team that featured neither.
The Blackhawks started the lockout-shortened NHL season so fast, they were the team to beat for months. But they still couldn't outmuscle anybody. They were all about speed and skill, advantages that get squeezed tighter, round by round, in the defensive vise of the postseason.
They had to find another way to play with 1:30 left Monday night in Boston, when goalie Corey Crawford headed for the bench to bring on another attacker. Turns out the Blackhawks do desperation well, too.
"That's kind of the way you had to score this whole series," coach Joel Quenneville said after Bryan Bickell and Dave Bolland banged in a pair of gritty goals during a 17-second span to stun the Bruins.
Yet even after Bolland's putback of a rebound--off the goal post, no less--slipped by sprawling Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, there were still 59 seconds left on the clock.
"An eternity," Patrick Kane, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, called it.
"Nerve-wracking," captain Jonathan Toews added.
"Things were happening so fast," recalled winger Patrick Sharp, "I looked up at the clock and knew it was going to be the longest minute of the season."
Better a minute like that one than all the minutes Blackhawks fans ignored just five short years ago. It wasn't that long, after all, that the current toast of the town was just toast.
Toews, 25, and Kane, 24, came along in 2006 and 2007, when the Blackhawks were already beginning their bounce back from the bottom. Just a few years before that, the Blackhawks were roundly derided as the worst franchise in pro sports. At 32, Sharp is one of the longest-serving veterans of the team's core. He's made it a point not to let anybody in the locker room forget that.
After Chicago's 3-1 victory in Game 5, Sharp sat at his cubicle exhausted and stories rolled out about the bad old days.
"We'd get, maybe 10,000 fans, and in our building that felt like empty. I could pick friends of mine out in the crowd. Some nights, they'd have their own section," he laughed.
"We used to have business cards with a website address and we'd tell people, 'Go there and you'd get two free tickets.' People wouldn't even take the cards!"
The 2004-05 lockout hurt hockey, but the rule changes that opened up the game helped the Hawks.
Then-general manager Dale Tallon finally quit pursuing draft picks and free agents with wide bodies and narrow skill sets. Suddenly, guys like Sharp and slick-passing defensemen Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook had targets up ice with the imagination and ability to finish plays.
Except at first, nobody noticed. A decade or so of continuing futility--in a city where the gold standard is the Cubs at a century and counting--kept all but the hardcore fans away.
Tight-fisted owner William "Dollar Bill" Wirtz stubbornly kept games off TV, and drove off legacy names like Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita. Then Wirtz died in September 2007 following a brief battle with cancer and the bitterness spilled out in one sweeping gesture.
During a moment of silence for Wirtz at the home opener, the crowd responded with boos. The Hawks made the postseason after a six-season hiatus, but those fans who chose self-exile only grudgingly began trickling back. It wasn't until Wirtz' son, Rocky, was in control for a full season--putting the games back on TV, bringing guys like Hull and Mikita back as ambassadors and putting up statues outside the United Center--that all was forgiven, and then some.
Average attendance jumped 7,000 seats by the end of the 2008-09 season. The product on the ice was reflected in the fast-climbing value of the franchise. The season after that brought the team's fourth Stanley Cup title, giving one of the NHL's "Original Six" some recent history worth boasting about.
The realities of the salary cap, though, dictated what happened next. The Blackhawks had to unload or choose not to resign nine players on that team, electing instead to lock up Toews, Kane, Keith and a handful of others.
They got ambushed in their first postseason outings the next two years--something the Blackhawks remembered when they were down 3-1 in a series against Detroit in an earlier round, and again against Boston as the clock ticked down the final few seconds.
"You win it once and you think you're going right back to the Stanley Cup finals the next year after that," Toews said. "Two first-round exits for us last couple years will make you realize how tough it is to get here."
The Blackhawks have become the first team to win a second Stanley Cup in the salary-cap age, a bit of smart spending that would have pleased old man Wirtz. And they did it as the last team standing from a final four that featured the last four cup winners, playing wide open or gritty as each game or each shift demanded.
As talk of a third Cup and even the dreaded "dynasty" began making the rounds, Quenneville put up his hand and asked for a moment where he didn't have to recall what was behind or worry about what was ahead.
"I'm going to enjoy this one first," he said, "and have fun with it. And then we'll talk about that one."


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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution defender Kevin Alston, currently undergoing treatment for chronic myelogenous leukemia, is the second of three Revs players to be featured on a team-produced bobblehead this season. His mini-me will debut at the June 8 match against D.C. United at Gillette Stadium.
Alston's bobblehead features his signature hair and goatee. The bobblehead is being presented in concert with the Revs' Leukemia Awareness night, which will feature informational tables from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as well as a swabbing station for Be The Match Registry, a national marrow donor program.
A limited number of the Kevin Alston bobbleheads will be distributed at the entry gates at Gillette Stadium on June 8, so fans are encouraged to enter the stadium early. Additionally, Alston will be available to sign fans' bobbleheads for a $20 donation, which will be directed to LLS.


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Saturday 3-16-13 10am-1pm
Roscommon, MI - RAM Center
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Monday 3-18-13 1pm-4pm
Marquette, MI - NMU University Center (Great Lakes Rooms)
All are invited to attend - however the first hour of each workshop will focus on issues specific to ORV Grant Sponsors, particularly maintenance issues, and may be a bit tedious for the general public.
The workshops are geared to increase communications between groups and provide clear, concise information on trail maintenance responsibilities.
The trails update session (after the first hour) will focus on overall ORV updates from the department (and legislators at the Marquette session).
As always, any questions should be directed towards the DNR trail technicians:
Rob Katona, Marquette OSC, 1990 US 41 S, Marquette, MI 49855
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Migration Issues: Ones to Watch
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Migration Issues: Ones to Watch
In addition to the top 10 migration issues of 2005, we have selected three issues to watch in 2006 and beyond.
The European Union's Membership Talks with Turkey
The UK Presidency of the European Union (EU) made Turkey's membership talks its top priority for this fall. Austria's concerns nearly derailed the process, but the decision to open talks with its neighbor Croatia removed that obstacle. After a 40-year campaign, Ankara agreed in October to the EU's terms for the talks. Still, the prospect of a large Muslim country — which sent thousands of guest workers to Europe in the 1960s and early 1970s — joining the EU has many on edge, and membership is by no means guaranteed.
Increasing Reliance on Detentions and Deportations
Detaining and deporting migrants who do not have legal status or have violated the terms of their visas has long been a tool for governments. But the use of detentions and deportations to control illegal migration in the United States, Italy, Malaysia, and most recently Morocco (see Issue#7) have led to accusations of human rights violations. The reliance on detentions and deportations — and the media attention they generate — will most likely increase in the future.
- See U.S. Detention of Asylum Seekers and Human Rights and
- Morocco: From Emigration Country to Africa's Migration Passage to Europe
Migrants Voting in Home-Country Elections
In January, thousands of Iraqis living abroad and those of Iraqi descent voted in the country's first free elections. The political influence of diaspora populations is becoming more recognized now that over 90 countries allow dual citizenship (though not all allow citizens outside the country to vote). Mexicans and Colombians in the United States may sway the outcome of elections in their respective countries in 2006.


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Wells Fargo (WFC) kicked off the second-quarter bank earnings season this quarter. The bank met earnings expectations with net income of $1.01 per share.
Citigroup (C) is set to report on Monday, followed by JPMorgan (JPM) on Tuesday and Bank of America (BAC) on Wednesday. Analysts expect earnings of $1.08 per share, $1.29 per share and $0.27 per share, respectively.
Other heavy reporting days (when 10 or more companies share their latest results) will be next Friday, as well as July 22, 23 and 24, according to Sterne Agee.
Looking at the financial models for the nearly 120 banks covered by the investment firm, Sterne Agee estimates second-quarter EPS is likely to rise 3.4% year over year vs. the 1.1% growth rate of Q1'14.
On a quarterly basis, the average EPS should improve 22%.
"We believe the Q2'14 pickup relative to the prior quarter reflects expectations for a seasonal rebound in certain fee-income areas and in some cases lower operating expenses," said Terry McEvoy and colleagues in their industry report, which was published Friday.
Pre-tax revenue should jump up at about the same rate — before accounting for any special charges or provision — to 3.4% year over year and 21% quarter over quarter, "benefiting from a pickup in revenue … and controlled expense growth … as management teams remained focused on expense reduction or at least containment," the analysts say.
"After seasonal weakness in Q1'14, which reflected slower economic growth and a harsh winter for much of the nation, we forecast revenue to increase 2.5% year over year and 10% quarter over quarter," they explained.
The Birmingham, Ala.-based group believes that net interest income should grow 4% year over year and 7.7% quarter over quarter. Fee income, though, is expected to decline 2.6% year over year, but improve 10.4% quarter over quarter.
"The earnings headwind created by a declining level of reserve releasing is tough to quantify given the typical variability in loan loss provisioning from one quarter to the next," McEvoy noted. "With that said, our models would indicate that reserve levels have neared the bottom for the banks we cover as we estimate that these levels will be unchanged quarter over quarter after declining 2% in Q1'14. Less reserve releasing suggests an improvement in earnings 'quality' going forward."
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SACRAMENTO . (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation that will ensure workers in industries such as agriculture and landscaping get rest breaks during hot weather.
Under the legislation from Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of Los Angeles, workers exposed to extreme heat must be granted cool-down periods during the work day.
Padilla's office says SB435 is intended to prevent illness, injury and death among workers.
If employers do not provide such a cool-down period, they must pay the employee for an additional hour of work for each day the rest period is not provided.
The California Chamber of Commerce and other business groups initially opposed the bill, which Brown announced signing on Thursday. They said an initial version could have exposed employers to lawsuits, but they withdrew opposition after the bill was amended.


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I would like some advice regarding the use of unfermented grape juice in the Lord's Supper, especially from a biblical perspective. Thank you.
It is noteworthy that the use of unfermented grape juice in communion is a fairly recent development historically and in America, for example, Welch's was partially responsible for the support of "temperance" in both individual consumption and also in sacramental celebration. This is not to say of course that strictly on this basis the use of grape juice is illegitimate, but the historical practice does weigh against it. I understand that "conscience" is a factor here, but it should not be the ultimate factor—we believe God speaking in Scripture is the final authority.
In Scripture "wine" is the "fruit of the vine," so technically speaking the juice one could make from the grapes immediately harvested is "wine" although unfermented. However in practice citizens of Israel (along with the rest of the Ancient Near East) allowed this to ferment as refrigeration was not a convenient possibility. Thus in the vast majority of instances when "wine" is referred to it is the "fermented fruit of the vine." The warnings against drunkenness (cf. Eph 5:18) use the same word to describe what Jesus made the water into in John 2, which means that alcoholic content is assumed (so the addition of sugar to stop the fermentation is a modern invention).
Thus, in conclusion, I believe that while unfermented grape juice is "legitimate" as it qualifies as the "fruit of the vine" I do not believe it is "original" or "ideal" from how "wine" is used given the example and instruction of Scripture.
For additional perspective, I would point you to an article published in our online magazine Ordained Servant "Wine or Grape Juice: Theological and Pastoral Reflections on the Fruit of the Vine in Communion" by John W. Mahaffy.
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Oasis (Movie)Korean MovieJong-du, who has three previous convictions, pays a visit to the family of the victim in the hit-and run accident for which he served time and meets Gong-ju, the daughter,… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2002 Rating: 9.46/10 (13 Votes)
Obsessed (Movie)Korean MovieIn 1969, Colonel Kim Jin-Pyeong (Song Seung-Heon) has returned to South Korea after fighting with valor in the Vietnam War. He is trusted by the Army Commander who is also… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2014 Rating: 5.08/10 (231 Votes)
Obstetrics and Gynecology DoctorsKorean DramaThe drama deplicts the life of a talented OB-GYN doctor, Seo Hye Young, and the difficulties she faces with her profession. Her love life takes an unexpected turn when she's… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2010 Rating: 9.6/10 (187 Votes)
Ocean HeavenChinese MovieThe story of a father's tireless love for his autistic son. A terminally ill father's attempt to teach his autistic son the necessary life skills to survive on his own… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2010 Rating: 9.94/10 (72 Votes)
Ode To My Father (Movie)Korean MovieDepicts the lives of people who go through the difficult times after the Korean War to the present day. Young-Ja (Kim Yunjin) is Deok-Soo's (Hwang Jung-Min) first love. They eventually… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2014 Rating: 9.74/10 (89 Votes)
Odoru DaisousasenJapanese DramaOdoru Daisousasen is a Japanese drama, with some comedic moments. It originally ran for 11 episodes, and has spawned several TV specials and four full-length theatrical movies. Oda Yuji plays… [More]Status: Completed Released: 1997 Rating: 9.54/10 (26 Votes)
Office (Movie)Chinese MovieA takedown of capitalist corruption and greed that's savvily packaged as a song-and-dance extravaganza. [More]Status: Completed Released: 2015 Rating: 10/10 (2 Votes)
Office GirlsTaiwanese DramaShen Xing Ren is not the best or the hardest worker, neither is she the worst. She enjoys working because it gives her the money to enjoy life. She loves… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2011 Rating: 9.74/10 (213 Votes)
Officer GeomancerHongK DramaSit Dan Yan (Johnson Lee) seems like an ordinary police officer at first glance, but he secretly holds a special talent in solving the trickiest cases. Taking after his grandfather,… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2014 Rating: 9.55/10 (31 Votes)
Officer of the YearKorean MovieNearby police stations located in the Seoul districts of Mapo and Seodaemun are usually compared to each other and, consequently, has developed a rivalry. The chief at the Mapo police… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2011 Rating: 8.92/10 (12 Votes)
Ofukou-sanJapanese DramaSakura Tsugumi, 28 years old. Nickname: Ofukou-san (The Unfortunate One). Anyone who comes in contact with her will meet with bad luck too. With her sister's upcoming nuptials, Tsugumi leaves… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2014 Rating: 9.17/10 (93 Votes)
Ogon no ButaJapanese DramaThe Board of Audit's Special Investigations Division punishes civil servants who cheat and waste the taxes paid by the hard-working people. The heroine, Shinko, is a daring character who doesn't… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2010 Rating: 9.46/10 (41 Votes)
Oh Brother, Oh Sister! (Movie)Japanese MovieSince their parents died at an early age, Susumu (Osamu Mukai) and Yoriko (Hairi Katagiri) have lived together. Susumu is now 33-years-old and Yoriko is 40-years-old. Both of them have… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2014 Rating: 9.73/10 (22 Votes)
Oh Happy DayKorean MovieJang Na Ra and Park Jung Chul add a new and unconventional page to the modern fairy tale in the romantic comedy Oh! Happy Day. Jang Na Ra stars as… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2003 Rating: 8.42/10 (19 Votes)
Oh Ja Ryong is ComingKorean DramaFamily drama about the 'reversal' of two son-in-laws. The older son-in-law (Jin Tae Hyun) married his wife (Seo Hyun Jin) because of her family's fortune while the younger son-in-law (Lee… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2012 Rating: 9.51/10 (74 Votes)
Oh Lucy! (Movie)Japanese MovieA lonely, chain-smoking office lady in Tokyo falls for her teacher when she decides to take English lessons. When her teacher disappears, she sets out on a journey to find… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2017 Rating: 9/10 (14 Votes)
Oh My BabyKorean DramaAged 39, Jang Ha Ri is the ultimate workaholic. She hasn't even had a boyfriend in the past decade, long ago decided to forget about looking for love, and instead… [More]Status: Ongoing Released: 2020 Rating: 9.53/10 (15 Votes)
Oh My Geum BiKorean DramaA poignant story of a father caring for his 10-year-old daughter battling childhood dementia. Because of her swindler father Hwi Chul and irresponsible nightclub-addict mother Joo Young, Geum Bi grows… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2016 Rating: 9.12/10 (51 Votes)
Oh My GhostKorean DramaNa Bong-Sun (Park Bo-Young) works as a sous chef. Because of her timid personality and low self-esteem, she doesn't have any friends. Since she was a child, she has been… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2015 Rating: 9.68/10 (652 Votes)
Oh My God (Movie)Chinese MovieOh My God is a sci-fi romantic comedy revolving around a couple who is desperate to conceive a child. Others cast alongside Lay are Cheney Chen (Chen Xudong), who trained… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2015 Rating: 8.5/10 (16 Votes)
Oh My VenusKorean DramaKim Young-Ho (So Ji-Sub) is a personal trainer for Hollywood stars. Even though he comes from a wealthy family background, he suffered a devastating injury during his childhood days. Now,… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2015 Rating: 9.77/10 (994 Votes)
Oh, My Dad!!Japanese DramaShinkai Genichi devotes himself to his research, trying to recapture the glory of his successful researches from his college days. At 42, he lives in poverty, neglecting his family, and… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2013 Rating: 9.86/10 (133 Votes)
Oh! My GirlJapanese DramaYamashita Kotaro was living a peaceful life as a publisher part-timer pretending to be a mobile phone novelist until two females suddenly appeared in his life. One is his six-year-old… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2008 Rating: 9.46/10 (63 Votes)
Oh! My God 2Korean MovieLIM Jung-hwan is the successor to Korea's largest taxi business, and is enjoying the extravagant nightlife and luxury shopping that comes with his future fortune. Yet, Jung-hwan's ostentatious lifestyle faces… [More]Status: Completed Released: 2009 Rating: 8.5/10 (12 Votes)


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Planes, Trains and Automobiles
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a 1987 film in which two strangers, each desperately trying to get home for Thanksgiving, meet up and are forced to travel together in order to reach their destination.
- Written and directed by John Hughes.
What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey.taglines
- Neal: Hey, look, I don't want to be rude, but I'm not much of a conversationalist, and I really want to finish this article, a friend of mine wrote it, so...
- Del: Don't let me stand in your way, please don't let me stand in your way. The last thing I want to be remembered as is an annoying blabbermouth... You know, nothing grinds my gears worse than some chowderhead that doesn't know when to keep his big trap shut... If you catch me running off with my mouth, just give me a poke on the chops...
- [at the car rental agency, after Neal finds the rental car he was assigned is not in the expected spot]
- Car Rental Agent: Welcome to Marathon. May I help you?
- Neal: [indignantly] Yes.
- Agent: How may I help you?
- Neal: You can start by wiping that fucking dumbass smile off your rosy fucking cheeks. Then you can give me a fucking automobile. A fucking Datsun, a fucking Toyota, a fucking Mustang, a fucking Buick — 4 fucking wheels and a seat!
- Agent: I really don't care for the way you're speaking to me.
- Neal: And I really don't care for the way your company left me in the middle of fucking nowhere with fucking keys to a fucking car that isn't fucking there. And I really didn't care to fucking walk down a fucking highway and across a fucking runway to get back here to have you smile at my fucking face. I want a fucking car right fucking now.
- Agent: May I see your rental agreement?
- Neal: I threw it away.
- Agent: Oh, boy.
- Neal: "Oh, boy" what?
- Agent: You're fucked.
- Del: You know I had a feeling that when we parted ways. We would somehow wind up back together again. Are you all right? I've never seen a guy get picked up by his testicles before. Lucky thing for you that cop passed by when he did. Otherwise, you'd be lifting up your schnutz to tie you shoes. I'm sorry. That's terrible. Do you have any idea how glad I am I didn't kill you?
- Neal: [high voice] Do you have any idea how glad I'd be if you had?
- Del: Oh, come on, pal, you don't mean that. Remember what I said about going with the flow?
- Neal: How am I supposed to go with the flow when the rental car agency leaves me in a 100 acre parking lot with keys to a car that isn't there then I have to hike back 3 miles to find out they don't have any more cars?
- Del: I got a car, no sweat at all.
- Neal: Well, Del, you're a charmed man.
- Del: Nope.
- Neal: Oh, I know. You just go with the flow.
- Del: Like a twig on the shoulders of a mighty stream. [laughs]
- Del: You play with your balls a lot.
- Neal: I do not play with my balls.
- Del: Larry Bird doesn't do as much ball-handling in one night as you do in an hour!
- Neal: Are you trying to start a fight?
- Del: No. I'm simply stating a fact. That's all. You fidget with your nuts a lot.
- Neal: You know what'd make me happy?
- Del: Another couple of balls, and an extra set of fingers?
- Neal: You're no saint. You got a free cab, you got a free room and someone who will listen to your boring stories. I mean, didn't you notice on the plane when you started talking, eventually I started reading the vomit bag? Didn't that give you some sort of clue, like hey, maybe this guy is not enjoying it? You know, everything is not an anecdote. You have to discriminate. You choose things that, that are funny or mildly amusing or interesting. You're a miracle. Your stories have none of that! They're not even amusing accidentally. Honey, I'd like you to meet Del Griffith. He's got some amusing anecdotes for ya. Oh, and here's a gun so you can blow your brains out. You'll thank me for it. I-I could tolerate any, any insurance seminar, for days. I could sit there and listen to them go on and on with a big smile on my face. They'd say, "How can ya stand it?" And I'd say, "'Cause I've been with Del Griffith. I can take anything." You know what they'd say? They'd say, "I know what you mean. The shower curtain ring guy." It's like going on a date with a Chatty Cathy doll. I expect you have a little string on your chest. You know, that I pull out and have to snap back. Except that I wouldn't pull it out and snap it back, you would. And by the way, you know, when, when you're telling these little stories, here's a good idea. Have a point. It makes it so much more interesting for the listener!
- Del: You wanna hurt me? Go right ahead if it makes you feel any better. I'm an easy target. Yeah, you're right. I talk too much. I also listen too much. I could be a cold-hearted cynic like you, but I don't like to hurt people's feelings. Well, you think what you want about me. I'm not changing. I like me. My wife likes me. My customers like me. 'Cause I'm the real article. What you see is what you get.
- [in bed in the hotel room, Neal and Del are holding hands as they awaken]
- Neal: Del, why did you kiss my ear?
- Del: Why are you holding my hand?
- Neal: Where's your other hand?
- Del: Between two pillows.
- Neal: Those aren't pillows!
- [both scream in shock and get out of bed, grossed out, then soon shake it off and pretend to forget about it]
- Neal: See that Bears game last week?
- Del: Yeah. Hell of a game. Hell of a game.
- Neal: Bears got a great team this year. They're gonna go all the way.
- [at breakfast Neal finds his wallet empty and gives Del a mean look]
- Del: What?
- Neal: You know goddamn well what.
- Del: I'm sorry I don't
- Neal: I had over $700 in here.
- Del: I didn't touch your dough Neal. I'm a lot of things but I'm not a thief.
- Neal: Well you went into my stuff last night, right?
- Del: I didn't take your money! And I don't care for the accusation.
- Neal: Well, I had over $700 in here and you went into my wallet for pizza. Just maybe when you went into my stuff you had to...
- Del: [places his wallet on the table] Count it.
- Neal: Oh, like you'd keep it in there if you stole it.
- Del: There's $263 in there. If there's a dollar more, then you can call me a thief. Just count it.
- Neal: [checks Del's wallet, hands it back] Empty.
- Del: What?! [checks his wallet]
- Neal: Dry.
- Del: We were robbed!
- Neal: [sarcastically] Do ya think so?
- State Trooper: What the hell are you driving here?
- Del: We had a small fire last night, but we caught it in the nick of time.
- Trooper: Do you have any idea how fast you were going?
- Del: Funny enough, I was just talking to my friend about that. Our speedometer has melted and as a result it's very hard to see with any degree of accuracy exactly how fast we were going.
- Neal: Let me close this conversation by saying that you are one unique individual.
- Del: Unique-- What's that, Latin for "asshole"?
- What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey.
- Pack in the laughter!
- Steve Martin - Neal Page
- John Candy - Del Griffith
- Laila Robins - Susan Page
- Michael McKean - State Trooper
- Kevin Bacon - Taxi Racer
- Dylan Baker - Owen
- Olivia Burnette - Marti Page
- Larry Hankin - Doobie
- Richard Herd - Walt
- Matthew Lawrence - Neal Page, Jr.
- Edie McClurg - Car Rental Agent
- Bill Erwin - Man on Plane
- Ben Stein - Wichita Airport Representative
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Newly released recordings show a six-day bunker hostage standoff in Alabama began with a school bus driver stubbornly refusing to hand over children as hostages despite threats from the gunman.
The gunman shot the drive to death moments later. It started the drama that ended with FBI agents storming the underground shelter to free a 5-year-old boy unharmed.
ABC News reported Friday on audio recordings from the standoff. The FBI confirms the recordings but declined to immediately release the material to The Associated Press.
Bus driver Charles Poland is heard speaking in a recording after being confronted by an armed Jimmy Lee Dykes. Poland tells Dykes it's his responsibility to keep the children on the bus.
Other recordings captured an increasingly agitated Dykes ranting at negotiators before he was slain and the child freed.
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Fully Painted Versions of Orbitron, Gemini and Cyclops...
The Four Horsemen announce that the fully painted "Infinity Edition" versions of Orbitron, Gemini and the very first deluxe Outer Space Man - Cyclops - all in one complete set will be going up for pre-order this Sunday night at 9pm (est) for $50.00 (plus shipping & handling) exclusively at StoreHorsemen.com.
OR you'll be able to pre-order Wave 5 (Orbitron & Gemini) or Deluxe 1 (Cyclops) separately for $26.00 (plus shipping & handling) per wave.
Production is finished and they're currently on in a big container on an even bigger ship on the Pacific ocean rumbling their way to us right now, so we expect to have these figures in our warehouse, in stock and ready to begin being shipped in late March. No limits on the amount of sets purchased per person.
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Before making his name as an actor, Jeremy Jordan's first forayed into the entertainment world via a brief music career in the early '90s. Signed to Irving Azoff's short-lived Giant Records, the blond, green-eyed, Indiana-bred Jordan was a natural for teen heartthrob stardom. And things seemed to go down just as planned at first; the lite-pop/R&B of debut single "The Right Kind of Love" benefited from a bit of timely cross-marketing, as it was included on the soundtrack to the then hugely popular Beverly Hills 90210 TV series, and further aided by its music video's inclusion during the end credits for much of the show's third season. The song became a Top 15 pop hit by the spring of 1993. However, its follow-up, "Wannagirl" failed to meet the same success, and his one and only album, Try My Love, hovered around the lower reaches of the chart for a few weeks before disappearing without a trace, effectively curtailing his musical ambitions almost right off the bat. ~ Ricardo Rainho~ Rovi


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"Blechroller Enthusiast!" - Perform you Style. Don´t wear just anything, show your passiong for metal body scooters!
"Blechroller" is german and means "full metal body scooter". Gear comes from GUILTY STREETWARE, a small scooter fashion label from south germany. Sizes are S-XXL (and XXL could be a tent as well...).