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A question about purchases and entries in your Antartica contest.I've bought the Lightroom v.1 + v.1.1 Tutorial, LLVJ 15 COMBO - Hi-Res at the time it came out (way back then...) and then later on the CameraToPrint Tutorial on the day it came out. Now how many entries into the contest does this count for?1, 2 or 3? I mean usually contests are not retro-active...RegardsMarc Vezina[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=143741\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
If you go to the home page and click on `Win an antarctic photographic expedition`the paragraph containing the words "If you have already purchased From Camera to Print you don't need to do a thing. You are already entered in the contest" give a bit of a clue......... [a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=143764\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
From the announcement page...Ps: Retroactivity extends only the the CTP tutorial. All entries based on the purchase of other products begins now. I have now added the word "new" to the last sentence to clarify this though. [a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=143769\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
From the announcement page...If you have already purchased From Camera to Print you don't need to do a thing. You are already entered in the contest. Everyone who has purchased the download at any time prior to December 31, 2007 is automatically in the running.andJust to sweeten the deal we are going to extend the contest entry offer to include the purchase of any video download or DVD available through our store. This includes our Adobe Lightroom Tutorial, Video Journal #14, #15 or #16, or any DVD video. Each purchase counts as an individual entry. The more products that you purchase, the better your chance of winning. (Bundled multiple products count as multi-entries).I don't know how to word this any more clearly.MichaelPs: Retroactivity extends only the the CTP tutorial. All entries based on the purchase of other products begins now. I have now added the word "new" to the last sentence to clarify this though.[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=143769\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
I just got back from my vacation, and yes there is a winner. But, first I have to get over the stomach flu, recover from jet lag, and do my laundry.I expect to announce the Antarctic contest winner some time this weekend.Michael[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=165166\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
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Scientists have found evidence that invasive Asian carp have spawned much farther north in the upper Mississippi River than previously recorded, the U.S. Geological Survey said Tuesday.
Asian carp eggs, including late-stage embryos nearly ready to hatch, were recently identified in samples collected as far north as Lynxville in southwestern Wisconsin, which the agency said is 250 miles upstream from previously known reproducing populations. And it said the spawning would have occurred somewhere upstream from that site.
"The presence of eggs in the samples indicates that spawning occurred, but we do not know if eggs hatched and survived or whether future spawning events would result in live fish," the service's Midwest regional director, Leon Carl, said in a statement.
Scientists are still awaiting the results of genetic tests to try to confirm whether the eggs are from either bighead or silver carp, as visual analyses suggested, though it's possible some of the eggs are from grass carp, the statement said.
Researchers discovered the eggs two weeks ago while processing samples collected last May and June as part of a larger project to identify Asian carp spawning habitats. The eggs were found in samples taken at seven locations between Pool 19 near Keokuk, Iowa, and Pool 9 near Lynxville. Scientists plan to collect additional samples this year as part of the ongoing research project, which is being coordinated by the USGS in collaboration with Western Illinois University.
Bighead and silver carp have infested much of the Mississippi River basin since escaping from southern fish farms in the 1970s. They're threatening to reach the Great Lakes through rivers and canals, leading the federal government to spend more than $200 million to try to stop them. They've been a menace to the aquatic food chain because they eat enormous amounts of plankton needed by native species.
Adult bighead carp have been found in Minnesota as far north as Lake Pepin on the Mississippi, as well as in the St. Croix River north of where it joins the Mississippi. Silver carp have been found as far upstream as Winona, Minn. There's been no indication so far that either species is reproducing that far upstream. Still, there have been calls for closing the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam in downtown Minneapolis to keep them from advancing farther north.

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SolidWorks Sustainability provides a screening-level life cycle assessment (LCA) of the environmental impacts of your full design, with seamless integration to your design process. It includes the diverse tools of SustainabilityXpress (parts assessment, alternative materials search, and environmental impact dashboard) with additional capability to assess both parts and assemblies, using parameters such as transportation mode and distance, assembly energy, and use-phase energy consumption. Flexible inputs, such as recycled content level and end-of-life scenarios, enable more detailed assessments. You can even perform time-dependent environmental comparisons using the varying lifetimes of different design solutions
Assessment results are saved for each design configuration, helping you easily compare versions. The Assembly Visualization tool ranks the impact of the parts in your assembly to pinpoint and reassess the sustainability of your design. Seamless integration and automatic report generation allow you to quickly communicate your sustainable design solution.
SolidWorks Sustainability uses the gold-standard GaBi LCA environmental impact database from PE International. You can download updates as they become available, and even request new LCA datasets for your custom materials and processes as a premium service in partnership with PE International.


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As of November 5, 2008, when President Obama is officially elected into office, our company will instill a few new policies which are in keeping with his new, inspiring issues of change and fairness: 1. All salespeople will be pooling their sales and bonuses into a common pool that will be divided equally between all of you. This will serve to give those of you who are underachieving a "fair shake." 2. All low level workers will be pooling their wages, including overtime, into a common pool, dividing it equally amongst yourselves. This will help those who are "too busy for overtime" to reap the rewards from those who have more spare time and can work extra hours.3. All top management will now be referred to as "the government." We will not participate in this "pooling" experience because the law doesn't apply to us.4. The "government" will give eloquent speeches to all employees every week, encouraging its workers to continue to work hard "for the good of all."5. The employees will be thrilled with these new policies because it's "good to spread the wealth." Those of you who have underachieved will finally get an "equal" opportunity; those of you who have worked hard and had success will feel more "patriotic."6. The last few people who were hired should clean out their desks. &nbs p;Don't feel bad, though, because President Obama will give you free healthcare, free handouts, free oil for heating your home, free foodstamps, and he'll let you stay in your home for as long as you want even if you can't pay your mortgage. If you appeal directly to our democratic congress, you might even get a free flatscreen TV and a coupon for free haircuts (shouldn't all Americans be entitled to nice looking hair?)!!! If for any reason you are not happy with the new policies, you may want to rethink your vote on November 4th.
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The "Flair" collection stands out for its apparently endless world of colours in pleasant chocolate-turquoise combinations, dazzling violet shades or cool sky-blue variations. The stylish design with its unobtrusive plain colours and diversified stripes merges with striking contrasts of playful and abstract flower motifs lends this collection a flair inviting you to pause and dream for a while. Material: Non-woven wallpaper
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An early morning two-alarm fire displaced nine adults and nine children from a four-family building at 94 Southgate St. today.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire, which heavily damaged the building.
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The fire was reported at 3:50 this morning. The building was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
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The official Tom Cotton campaign is not even 24 hours old, and already the bandwagon is rolling. Mark Pryor is saddled with saying that "Obamacare has been an amazing success story so far." (More Pryor video on this subject here.) The Club for Growth is out with an ad already:
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Trade rumors have Murphy frustrated
Injured forward hasn't found a proper fit in Nellie's system
Janny Hu, Chronicle Staff Writer
Friday, December 22, 2006
(12-22) 04:00 PST Orlando -- After hearing his name repeatedly mentioned in trade rumors, injured forward Troy Murphy said Thursday that he's no longer sure where he fits into the Warriors and coach Don Nelson's new system.
"When you come up in everything, it makes you wonder," Murphy said from Southern California, where he was seeing a foot specialist for his sore Achilles. "If you think the fit isn't that great and your name comes up in rumors, you think that maybe the front office feels the same way."
Murphy's name began surfacing in trade speculation last season when Ron Artest was being shopped by Indiana, and again over the summer as the Warriors pursued forward Al Harrington.
It was assumed coming into this season, however, that the 6-foot-11 Murphy would thrive under Nelson as a big man with shooting range. But Nelson scrapped his plan to have Murphy start at center after one game, and it's clear that the pairing hasn't meshed as expected.
Murphy has been in and out with injuries, played anywhere from 11 minutes to 44 minutes in a game, and usually found himself on the bench during fourth quarters as Nelson finishes games with quicker lineups.
Though he's shooting career-highs of 50 percent from the field and 46 percent from three-point range, his shot attempts (7.6), points (10., rebounds (5.9) and minutes (28.2) are all down.
"It's been frustrating," said Murphy, who was one of six players to average a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds a year ago. "I thought it would really be a great fit here with the whole change of staff and everything, and it's not been as good a fit as I had hoped. I'm not sure why."
Nelson has called Murphy's situation a case of "the chicken and the egg," with Murphy needing to play consistently, without getting consistent minutes, to earn more time. General manager Rod Higgins said Wednesday he also expected a good season, but that it was too early to be alarmed with the Warriors still navigating through injuries.
Reached by phone Thursday, Murphy's agent, Dan Fegan, confirmed that he's spoken to team executives about Murphy's status.
"What I can say is we've discussed the situation," Fegan said. "It's still early. I have confidence that we'll figure this situation out."
That could mean a split before February's trading deadline. League sources said the Warriors have been shopping both Murphy, who has four years and $42 million left on his contract, and forward Mike Dunleavy, whom Golden State discussed with the Clippers over the summer.
With Dunleavy's father, Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy Sr., recently signing a contract extension, one source said it's likely those talks could get serious if the Clippers can clear salary space. The Clippers' Corey Maggette has already asked out of Los Angeles, as has veteran forward P.J. Brown in Chicago.
The Warriors also need to move contracts if they want to avoid paying a luxury tax with Mickael Pietrus entering free agency this summer and Andris Biedrins due for a contract extension.
Meanwhile, Murphy said the focus is on nursing his Achilles back to health.
"You ever go to a college campus and you're not a student there? You're just kind of walking around," he said. "I'm just trying to get myself healthy and get back on the floor right now."
Back surgery for Cabarkapa: Forward Zarko Cabarkapa is scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a herniated disc in his lower back. The surgery will be performed at St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles by Dr. Robert Watkins, who operated on former Warrior Chris Taft in March.
Cabarkapa has missed the entire season after taking an awkward spill during practice in October, and his back was not responding to aggressive rehabilitation.
"He's frustrated because this was a big year for him," agent Bill Duffy said. "He worked extremely hard over the course of the summer in preparation for the season. He loves the style they play and it's conducive to how he plays, but obviously, he hasn't been out there."
It's unclear whether Cabarkapa, a free agent to be, will be able to play again this year.
"We're hopeful that he can return at some point in the season. That's the goal," Duffy said. "But we're certainly not going to rush it."
Briefly: Nelson said he won't use Jason Richardson in back-to-back games as he works his way back from various knee ailments, essentially ruling the guard out of Saturday's game in Miami. ... Monta Ellis (sprained left foot) will be a game-time decision. Nelson said Ellis will continue to come off the bench as he moves Richardson back to shooting guard.
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I hope... really, really hope we trade him.
It'd be the best thing for both sides. It'd allow us to re-sign the young guys (who are more important to our future than Murphy) and he'll probably go to a team that can use his virtues better than us (he has those virtues, it's just that he's a terrible fit for our team).
It'd be the best thing for both sides. It'd allow us to re-sign the young guys (who are more important to our future than Murphy) and he'll probably go to a team that can use his virtues better than us (he has those virtues, it's just that he's a terrible fit for our team).
What did Murphy expect! He has been playing well under what he has been the last few seasons! The team is trying to move forward and unfortunately Murphy has not been progressing in the same direction. Be good for him if he could land on the Nuggets where he could be used to his strengths
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#32 wrote:Maggette for Dunleavy is a pipe dream; that'll never happen.
I agree, even the clippers aren't that stupid, however this is an interesting quote from Chad Ford (who is a know-nothing blowhard)
Mike D (LA): Chad, what will it take to get Jr. playing for me before the trade deadline?
Chad Ford: I think this will happen. Mike Sr. and I have been talking about this for the last two years and he said on my podcast a few weeks ago he'd still like to make it happen. The obvious deal is to swap him for Corey Maggette, however he's a base year compensation player which means that the Warriors need him to be part of a bigger trade or ... they need a third team with some cap room to help facilitate the deal.
Murphy is so far the only one that I haven't seen flourish under Nellie's system. That is in the terms of who's played of course. Even Foyle has done well since getting minutes. I'd think Murphy should find a new home because under Nelson, he's not able to do the things he'd like from last year.
xBayAreaWarriorx wrote:Murphy is so far the only one that I haven't seen flourish under Nellie's system. That is in the terms of who's played of course. Even Foyle has done well since getting minutes. I'd think Murphy should find a new home because under Nelson, he's not able to do the things he'd like from last year.
There is a possibility that Murphy could be a good spot up shooter in Nelson's system but for the money he gets paid, it is not a logical choice
tHe_pEsTiLeNcE wrote:I agree, even the clippers aren't that stupid, however this is an interesting quote from Chad Ford (who is a know-nothing blowhard)
ESPN's got it all covered, huh?
John Holllinger makes up his own stats and Chad Ford makes up his own rumors. Win/win, for them.


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I want to automount (for example) the music folder from the computer Trotsky on the computer Gorbachev and tried to do so with various lines in fstab, quiting when I'd made this partial mess:
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ps, I know this has been solved many times before, but the methods either don't work on Mint 11 (age of machine) or there are too many competing methods.


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Clarkson University Business Students Compete in Innovation Challenge
Clarkson University's Innovation Challenge will be held Wednesday, February 13, in the Bertrand H. Snell Atrium from 7:30-9 p.m. The public is invited you to join Clarkson business students to see what innovative solutions the classes have created and to experience the fun of the Innovation Challenge.
In this month's challenge the students will construct an object that their class will race down a 60-foot long race track in the fastest time. There will be three heats to the competition and the winning team of each individual heat will receive two points. In addition, the team who has the greatest number of enthusiastic fans will receive three overall bonus points.
Each supporter, including class members and outside spectators, is asked to display his or her team loyalty (e.g. t-shirt, sign, face-painted, etc.). The overall winner will be determined by adding up these points.
Clarkson University's Innovation Challenge was introduced by the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Department to first-year business students last fall as a component of their required first-year business class.
This team-based challenge is focused around innovation. The goals are two-fold -- to reinforce the theme of experiential learning and to also introduce innovation in a way that students will embrace. The innovation challenge aims to accomplish both of these goals.
Clarkson University crosses the boundaries of disciplines, nations and cultures in order for discovery, engineering innovation and enterprise to come together. As a result, faculty and graduates grasp the full impact of their calling, direct their research to the world's pressing issues and lead with confidence and distinction. One in seven alumni is already a CEO or other senior executive. Located in Potsdam, N.Y., just outside the six-million-acre Adirondack Park, Clarkson is home to 3,000 students preparing for rewarding careers through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, science, and health sciences, as well as unparalleled outdoor recreation and life experiences beyond the classroom.
For more information, please contact Marc Compeau, program director, at 315-268-3840.


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December 2012 The immune system has an extraordinary ability to recognize compounds foreign to the body and eliminate them. NIDA-sponsored scientists are working to harness this ability to create vaccines that will protect individuals against the psychogenic and addictive effects of abused drugs. This animation shows one of the most promising strategies, which has already yielded partial success in producing effective vaccines against nicotine, cocaine, and other drugs.
November 2012 NIDA-supported research suggests that glucocorticoid receptor levels during early brain development affect the hard wiring of neural circuits that shape an individual's basic emotional makeup. In mice, overexpression of the glucocorticoid gene in the first weeks after birth increased anxiety and response to cocaine in adulthood. These findings may help researchers understand the genetic background and the developmental trajectory of addiction.
September 2012 New vaccines that aim to promote recovery from cocaine and heroin abuse showed promise in animal testing. Both vaccines induced rats' immune system to produce high titers of antibodies that inhibit the target drug from reaching the brain. The rats' behaviors when given access to the target drug indicated that the vaccines reduced the reinforcing effects that, in recovering people, can cause lapses to turn into relapses.
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NIDA researchers working with human subjects now have a new resource at their fingertips: the PhenX Toolkit's new Substance Abuse and Addiction (SAA) Collection. The Toolkit is designed to provide standardized measures, vetted and approved by the field, to help researchers compare and combine data from multiple studies.
July 2012 NIDA researchers have developed a computer program that motivates and encourages treatment-seeking when an individual is in a primary care physician's waiting room. Users of the program, called Video Doctor, enter information on a portable device and receive feedback about health risks related to their drug abuse, along with advice, immediately prior to seeing their physician.
July 2012 Soluble-film preparations of buprenorphine suppressed heroin abusers' withdrawal symptoms with no serious side effects in a recent clinical trial. They dissolved more rapidly in the mouth than the pill form of the medication, providing faster relief.
July 2012 Dr. J. David Jentsch is the recipient of the 2011 Jacob P. Waletzky Memorial Award for Innovative Research in Drug Addiction and Alcoholism. Dr. Jentsch and colleagues at the University of California, Los Angeles, are studying genetic and neurochemical factors that influence individual differences in inhibitory control.
April 2012 Women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who abused drugs responded better to substance abuse treatment after their PTSD symptoms improved, according to a recent study, which also found that reductions in substance abuse did not ease PTSD severity
April 2012 Two independent animal studies suggest that aerobic exercise might help cocaine abusers establish and maintain abstinence.
April 2012 Expanded use of antiretroviral therapy in British Columbia reduced the spread of HIV among injection drug users and others in the province.


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04.29.13BASF will attend the Yapi Fuarı – Turkeybuild 2013, which will be carried out at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul on April 24-28, 2013. BASF will be presenting its numerous solutions, including products to raise the energy efficiency of buildings as well as materials to prolong their lifespan and thus reduce maintenance efforts.
One of the biggest international construction gathering in Turkey, YAPI Fuarı – Turkeybuild, brings together more than 1,000 companies with more than 100,000 visitors. At the 36th version of the fair, BASF will be represented by its Construction Chemicals and Performance Materials divisions at Hall 10, stand 211.
Improving the energy footprint of buildings
One of BASF's aim is to help develop solutions for more energy-efficient buildings. The construction and housing area accounts for approximately 40 percent of global energy consumption and 30 percent of global CO2 emissions. This impact can be reduced significantly. The range of solutions BASF presents at Turkeybuild includes Admixtures, External insulation, P erimeter insulation, and Insulating systems for facades, roofs and solar collectors.
The unique technology of X-Seed with its hardening accelerator allows the concrete industry to achieve better process economy, higher quality and increased energy efficiency in order to save time and money and reduce CO2 emissions.
To add value to the energy efficiency of buildings, the Senerflex and Multitherm range of products create an exterior appearance that meets the architects aesthetic objectives while providing high insulation performance.
Neopor , an advanced version based on the classic polystyrene insulation material Styropor, contains special graphite particles that reflect thermal radiation like a mirror and reduce heat loss in the home. The technology is shown in use in an external thermal insulation compound system. Basotect , an open-cell specialty foam made from melamine resin, is a heat-resistant thermal insulator used for applications such as insulating solar collectors.
More solutions that contribute to energy efficiency include polyurethane applications. BASF's Turkey Build exhibits include tried and tested Elastopor and Elastopir sandwich elements for roofs and facades as well as a spray foam sample. With features including ultra-low thermal conductivity (grade 024), these materials are also used for rigid polyurethane foam insulation systems for window frames and window blinds.
BASF's 1m x 1m x 1m model house, which has been enhanced by the addition of various BASF products and solutions, will be displayed for the first time in Turkey. V isitors will have the chance to see several solutions for different types of buildings.
Minimizing maintenance and repair effort
BASF materials also help to protect structures from weathering and thus reduce maintenance and repair work. BASF's Ucrete® floor has earned a reputation as "The floor that lasts" with its rapid installation, long-term toughness and durability in extreme industrial environments.
To increase the strength and performance of existing structural members in buildings the MBrace ® family of performance polymers once installed will deliver externally bonded reinforcement with outstanding long-term physical and mechanical properties.
The comprehensive range of Masterseal solutions for industrial coatings is designed specifically to preserve, repair and restore the structures and infrastructure of industrial facilities where damage has been caused by physical, chemical or biological means in the operation of the facility.
Better acoustics for added comfort
Visitors interested in enhancing comfort levels in residential, commercial and industrial buildings are advised to try out the acoustics box on the BASF stand. Again, Basotect comes into play. The versatile specialty foam with its extensive range of properties absorbs sound for measurably improved acoustics.


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Every product requires preparation to release, especially new mobile apps. If you're trying to make people more productive, you'll . Creating a great app demands planning, testing and studying in the look out for the best ways to achieve its intents.
One of the main culprits for a poor app is poor navigation, often caused by the lack of a prototype where you can visualize your app's engines and hierarchies between screens. That's what Briefs does. It allows you to set actions to the elements of your static design and create an interactive mockup, which you can send to partners for feedback or just grab a feeling of how it is to navigate within your project.


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If you have occasion to travel on I-80 through Pennsylvania or you are in the vicinity of Muncy, Pa., then I highly recommend stopping at the Grizzly showroom. The facility is 430,000 sq. feet of metal and woodworking tools, sculpture, a stuffed grizzly bear and other grizzly bear statues, and a Koi pond.
My wife bought me one of their guitar kits last year, but unfortunately, someone lifted the neck out of our shop. I was hoping to pick up a new one, and I also wanted to check out a few pneumatic tools.
I was on a mad dash to get back to Rhode Island, so I didn't have a lot of time to spend, but I plan on stopping back. Even so, while I was there, the customer service was excellent, the showroom was clean and well organized, and I picked up a few tools at a great price – time well spent.


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The United States senate voted against 4 separate gun control measures on Tuesday. Seth Meyers takes a Closer Look at the debate on gun control and the possibly changing politics. Stay tuned for "Stand Up Comedy Obama."
Sweden's Move To A 6 Hour Workday Should Make You Very Angry
What would you do with 6 extra hours of free time every week? That's the question every full-time worker in Sweden is going to have to answer. After years of individual companies making the switch, the entire country is about to embark on an ambitious plan to maintain productivity while also eliminating 17% of the current workweek. Yes, the entire country.
Not only have Swedish workers just been given 312 hours of their lives back each year, but they have effectively been given a rather nice raise as well. In 2014, the average Swede took home about of €30,612 (the equivalent of $34,285) each year, or €2551 ($2857) a month, which is about €589 ($660) a week. If we break that down over a 36 hour work week (less than the 47 hours the average American works full-time ), that equals €16.35 an hour. With the switch from a 36 hour workweek to a 30 hour workweek, the average take-home hourly wage just jumped to €19.63/hour, or a 20% increase.*
That would make me pretty happy, and I hope our CEO reads this and feels compelled to give all of us at Men's Trait a 20% raise. We're not holding our breath, however. Wages in the U.S. have been slightly better than stagnant for decades, and now we have to sit back and watch as an entire nation was just collectively given a raise that we could only dream of in the States.
In the United States, the average earner made $45,230 before taxes in 2014. More than the average Swede, right? Not necessarily. You might have noticed that the amount people in Sweden take home, on average, was €30,612 ($34,285), not what they earned. That's the net, after tax amount. In the U.S., depending on a worker's tax bracket, that amount would be at best $33,923, excluding any deductions and credits on their taxes. Depending on the exchange rate at any given moment, people in Sweden might take home more money than Americans. Or Americans might take home more. It's very, very close.
But each country is different, and the cost of living in Sweden is higher than in the United States. Or, rather no, it isn't. When we look at just after tax income, not accounting for fixed expenses, the average Swede has more buying power than the average American. Rent and utilities are significantly cheaper for people living in Sweden, making it slightly more affordable than the U.S. overall. Removing just utilities from the equation gives the advantage to Americans for having more buying power. Luxury activities, like eating at restaurants or going to the movies, are more expensive in Sweden than they are in the United States; that's one financial advantage we have. But Swedes don't do those things on the same scale that Americans do, so the premium prices affect them less than they would someone living in the States.
Okay, so I've rambled for over 500 words about how the Swedes just made a change to how much people work, and then delved into a bevy of numbers comparing the incomes and buying power of Americans and Swedes, only to come to the conclusion that there really isn't that much difference between the two countries. Both are wealthy countries, with each celebrating a 7.2 OECD Better Life Index score that measures the quality of life for people around the globe, well above the average score of 6.0. So what's the point?
Just remember, you could be living the American dream in Sweden, only by working at least 312 fewer hours each year. Oh, and the Swedes are guaranteed 25 paid vacation days and 16 paid holidays yearly, plus some paid maternity (56 weeks, or 13 months) and paternity leave (34 weeks), neither of which are guaranteed in the United States.** Now, with this new 6 hour workday, your typical Swedish worker will work 458 fewer hours every year than the average American (this even includes part-time workers)—that's 19 full days.
Yes, you should be angry. People in Sweden are living the American dream better than we are.
Preston Hemmerich is the Content Manager for 301 Digital Media, overseeing MensTrait.com, OutwardOn.com, DailyBeautyHack.com and more. He enjoys covering food, politics, travel and writing sad attempts at humor.
*This figure does not account for hourly employees, only salaried employees. Some businesses have applied a wage increase to hourly employees to make up for lost hours, but that is not a country wide practice. In reality, this de facto raise disproportionately benefits higher income individuals working salaried jobs.
**Collectively, citizens of the U.S. get nowhere near 41 paid days off a year that Swedish citizens do.
Pro-Clinton Columnist In Bed With Clinton Staffer — Literally
Over the past 24 hours, a flurry of scandal has unfolded involving MSNBC contributor, Washington Post opinion columnist and prolific Clinton supporter Jonathan Capehart.
Writing an opinion piece for the Washington Post, Capehart sought to sling mud at Bernie Sanders — Swiftboat-style — in questioning Bernie Sanders' past achievements in fighting for civil rights on behalf of African-American communities in the 1960s. (This, itself, isn't even an original idea, as Capehart was simply jumping on the Establishment's anti-Sander claims, which continue time after time to be disproved or found to be outright lies. (Here, here, here and here — in case you'd like some background reading.)
But that is not the central thesis of this story. Instead, let's look a little more closely at Jonathan Capehart himself, and the flurry of lies and misdirections for which he is quickly becoming known.
Capehart, who currently offers his opinions to readers of the Washington Post and viewers on MSNBC, has spent the past five years in a long-term relationship with Nicholas Schmit IV, a long-term Clinton aide. Schmit has served in various capacities for the Clinton family and the US State Department under Clinton since 2004. You can see his full resume on LinkedIn, but we've summarized the key timeline of his career here.
2004 – 2007
Schmit graduated from The University of North Dakota in August 2004, and joined the Clinton Foundation, serving in various roles ending with Director of Finance, before leaving to work on Hillary Clinton's 2008 Presidential campaign.
2007 – 2008
Schmit worked as the Travel Compliance Director for the Hillary Clinton for President campaign, before her primary defeat by now-President, then-Senator Barack Obama.
2008 – 2013?
Schmit returned to the Clinton Foundation as a consultant, before being tapped to join the Clinton-led State Department in various capacities. His last update on LinkedIn shows him moving into the role of Assistant Chief of Protocol for Diplomatic Partnerships at the State Department in February 2013, the same month that Clinton left the State Department.
Whether the last (or any) of the promotions were based on merit or simply Clinton politics as usual is unclear, but regardless, a clear pattern has emerged.
Flash forward to now. In the middle of a heated and contentious primary season that pits the Clinton-establishment against the sweeping change and progress that Sanders promises, and which Obama promised and failed to deliver in full.
If it feels like history is repeating itself, that may be because history is repeating itself, and Clinton is running the same campaign with which lost in 2008.
Instead of taking a neutral position on the matter to help further Clinton's policy agenda and talk about how Clinton will move the country forward, Capehart has gone out of his way, time and again, to ensure that the Clintons are presented as the only reasonable choice for the Democratic party. The idea of "politics as usual" as a bad thing is clearly lost on him.
It's clear that Clinton is the favorite of the Democratic party establishment — despite her arguments that being a woman somehow makes her a non-establishment outsider — when 38.0% of the popular vote translates into 50% of the delegates, thanks to the magic of "party rules". (More about that here.) So it's not surprising that Capehart may have a preference for Clinton, and it's not his political positions that are at issue. He is welcome to support Clinton, Sanders, Trump, Bush, or Jill Stein*, should he choose.
The real issue, it would seem, is that despite the fact that Capehart and Schmit have a history of mixing their personal and professional lives, including Capehart attending official State Department events with Schmit, and that they share a home and life together, Capehart, never saw fit to disclose this conflict of interest, despite his years of work as a
journalist blogger.
Instead of admitting his mistake and moving on, Capehart has doubled-down and attacked anyone who questions his "journalistic integrity" as an opinion writer, refusing to acknowledge that his story was factually inaccurate and has already been widely disproven:
Last I checked, you neither know me or know what I do exactly. So stand down. https://t.co/6hVIJyj0d9
— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) February 12, 2016
I'm a reporter who reports, which is what I'm doing right now about the very thing you're talking about. 1/2 https://t.co/YFMAoEfsiB
— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) February 12, 2016
Whether there's really any direct connection to the Clinton campaign today remains to be seen and is up for question, but it should not be forgotten that Capehart's long-term partner has the Clinton's to thank for his career and that, by extension, the Clinton's have helped pay for his Washington, DC duplex. And knowing that, doesn't it make the whole situation just seem a little slimy and tawdry?
* Disclosure: We love Jill Stein, but understand that she lacks the name recognition to win. (See, Jonathan, that's how disclosure works.)
Can Mindfulness Meditation Reduce Police Brutality?
Let's face it–America has an unfortunate history of police violence used to settle disputes. As of late, there's been a strain amongst civilians and "The Boys in Blue" largely because of incidents of extreme brutality such as the in-transit death of Freddie Gray, Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha's broken leg that derailed a stellar season and potential championship run, and the death of Eric Garner which further catalyzed the Black Lives Matter initiative. These incidents are not necessarily indicative behaviors of all officers of the law, but they do highlight a startling trend of over reaction and opting for physical intervention over patient analyzation and verbal reaction in non-life threatening scenarios.
With the recent trend, some people – like Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel, who is under fire for his department's shooting of LaQuan McDonald –have called for more oversight of our nation's police forces, while others have called for officers to don 24/7 video cameras to hold them more accountable of their actions. Both are more direct reactions to the problem of police brutality, and I'm certain other effective channels are being explored, but one slightly more "out of box," conceptual approach could come in the form of optional mindfulness meditation training amongst police forces.
Mindfulness meditation and its concurrent learning practices are well regarded amongst most modern psychologists, though hard evidence of meditation's benefits have only recently begun to be recorded. That being said, the benefits of mindfulness meditation are surprisingly applicable to overwrought, stressed police officers that could benefit from some sort of emotional release in lieu of unleashing physical abuse. Some empirical benefits of mindfulness mediation include
- Decreased levels of the stress hormone cortisol, along with fatigue, and anxiety.
- Sharpens focus of attention and suppresses acceptance of distracting information.
- Less emotional reactivity, which is likely the key contributor to the instances of police brutality. If emotional reactivity can be curbed, the possibility of non-violent resolutions would hopefully be more likely.
- More cognitive flexibility, another support parallel that would hopefully enable officers to be able to react intelligibly and logically, before resorting to physical force.
There are countless other qualitative benefits to mindfulness mediation that could prove highly beneficial to police officers across the country while making strides toward a more compassionate and deliberate police force. Mindfulness meditation has already made its way into certain portions of the American police force, as Hillsboro (OR) Police Department began its own mindfulness-training program in 2014, and has already seen substantial growth in the mental resiliency of the department's officers. Started by Lt. Richard Goerling, the program is focused on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), which he hopes will help stifle the prevalence of cynicism amongst officers of the law.
Goerling believes that the trend of over-aggression by police is "largely driven by the suffering behind the badge," things such as PTSD, depression, and personal ware that can negatively affect an officer's performance on the job. Granted, mindfulness meditation training may not become the most popular method of bridling the trend of police brutality in America, but it is comforting to know that there are police forces that are receptive to the idea of a low cost, low effort method of accounting for one's actions in order to continue to protect the greater good.
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General Comments: Futures closed mostly lower on ideas of big production, mostly from Brazil. Ideas of weak demand and big supplies keep traders negative to prices. The market could be starting a new trend down. Futures seem to uncover new consumptive demand every time the market moves below 1800 in New York and plenty of offers when a rally is made. So far, no new demand is being reported as prices work well below that level this week. Reports indicate that Brazil will start harvesting next month and that a big offer is expected. Brazil will start to offer a little less as mills there prepare for greater domestic Ethanol demand as blends for cars have been changed by the government. Reports from Brazil say that the new crop production looks to be strong, so the diversion into more domestic ethanol use will help offset increased sugarcane production. Exports from Brazil continue to be very strong overall despite the port problems.
Overnight News: Scattered showers are expected in Brazil through Friday, then drier weather is likely.
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are down with objectives of 1750 and 1700 May. Support is at 1780, 1750, and 1720 May, and resistance is at 1810, 1830, and 1850 May. Trends in London are down with no objectives. Support is at 501.00, 499.00, and 493.00 May, and resistance is at 513.00, 518.00, and 523.00 May.
General Comments: Futures were higher as traders look for USDA to forecast less planted area in the reports it will release later this morning. Ideas are that the reports would indicate the possibility of tight supplies in the US by the end of the next marketing year. There were also reports of increased mill interest for Cotton here in the US due in part to the positive US economic data that was released this week. Demand ideas remain strong overall based on the strong export paces seen in the USDA reports in recent weeks and on reports of tight domestic and world cash markets. Demand is still said to be strong, and sales for export have held up well given the price strength in recent weeks. Some producers in the Delta are noting the recent price rally and might decide to plant more Cotton this year.
Overnight News: The Delta and Southeast will see mostly dry weather until a few showers appear over the weekend. Temperatures will average below normal, but will trend warmer this weekend. Texas will get dry weather except for a few showers on Saturday. Temperatures will average near to below normal this week and near to above normal this weekend. The USDA spot price is now 83.34 ct/lb. ICE said that certified Cotton stocks are now 0.427 million bales, from 0.426 million yesterday.
Chart Trends: Trends in Cotton are mixed. Support is at 87.40, 86.20, and 85.60 May, with resistance of 89.10, 89.80, and 90.45 May.
Next page: Orange juice, Coffee and Cocoa
General Comments: Futures closed near lower in very quiet trading. Prices acted weak as futures could not challenge strong resistance areas not that far away. Greening disease and what it might mean to production prospects continues to be a primary support item. Forecasts calling for colder temperatures through the end of the month provided some buying interest. Temperatures are warm in the state, and conditions are dry, and talk about the potential for more fruit drop and poor development of the crop for next year continues. Harvest in Florida of mid and early oranges is over, and the Valencia harvest is continuing. Bloom has been reported in groves in all production areas of the state. Brazil is seeing near to above normal temperatures and scattered showers. Drier weather is expected this weekend.
Overnight News: Florida weather forecasts call for mostly dry conditions. Temperatures will average below normal this week, but will trend warmer this weekend. Cold temperatures were reported in parts of Florida overnight and some frost could have developed on buds and flowers.
Chart Trends: Trends in FCOJ are mixed. Support is at 134.00, 132.00, and 124.00 May, with resistance at 140.00, 141.00, and 144.00 May.
General Comments: Futures were lower in all three markets, with London the leader. Arabica prices rallied from the lows as traders look at the potential for major losses in producing areas due to the rust. London prices were lower on reports of strong exports from Vietnam and beneficial rains. Talk of a big offseason crop coming this year in Brazil kept ideas that there will be a lot of Coffee for buyers around. Brazil producers are holding crops for now and are waiting for higher prices before selling, or else some government support via a marketing program. Reports of rust in Central America and the production cuts that it are still in the press, and major crop losses are being estimated by traders and producers. Current crop development is still good this year in Brazil, and production areas are getting drier weather for the developing crop, although there are a few showers around. There is some talk the drier weather could stress trees. Production ideas remain big there. Central America crops are mostly harvested. Colombia is reported to have good conditions.
Overnight News: Certified stocks are a little lower today and are about 2.739 million bags. The ICO composite price is now 129.43 ct/lb. Brazil should get scattered showers through Friday, then drier weather. Temperatures will average near to above normal. Colombia should get a few showers, and Central America and Mexico should get mostly dry conditions. Temperatures should average near to above normal.
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are mixed. Support is at 134.00, 131.00, and 128.00 May, and resistance is at 138.00, 140.00, and 141.00 May. Trends in London are down with objectives of 2020 and 1990 May. Support is at 2045, 2015, and 2000 May, and resistance is at 2080, 2100, and 2130 May. Trends in Sao Paulo are mixed. Support is at 165.00, 162.00, and 159.00 September, and resistance is at 173.00, 177.00, and 180.00 September.
General Comments: Futures closed a little higher on reports of smaller offers from producing countries, mostly from Ivory Coast. Weather continues good in Africa and as some crop size estimates for next year start to increase. Ideas that production in the coming year will be short overall helped the bulls. The market is trying to mount a seasonal rally now that the main harvest is over in Western Africa. Ideas are that current low prices should create new demand and that the main crop harvest is over in Western Africa and much of Asia so that supplies on offer could also be less. The weather is forecast to be warm and somewhat wet in West Africa this week. For now, traders expect good mid-crop production from West Africa. Malaysia and Indonesia crops appear to be in good condition and weather is called favorable. Traders are starting to look ahead and past the midcrop harvest and note that the market could move to a production deficit next year. More buying is being noted in deferred months at this time due to smaller production ideas for the coming crops.
Overnight News: Scattered showers are expected in West Africa. Temperatures will average mostly above normal. Malaysia and Indonesia should see episodes of isolated showers. Temperatures should average near normal. Brazil will get mostly dry conditions and warm temperatures. ICE certified stocks are lower today at 4.610 million bags.
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are mixed. Support is at 2110, 2075, and 2035 May, with resistance at 2190, 2220, and 2235 May. Trends in London are mixed. Support is at 1420, 1405, and 1380 May, with resistance at 1465, 1475, and 1495 May.


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What is it used for?
Methylphenidate is not used for all children with ADHD. It is used as part of a comprehensive treatment programme for ADHD that includes psychotherapy and behavioural management techniques, and is only used in children in whom these treatments have proved to be insufficient on their own. It should only be used under the supervision of a specialist in childhood behavioural disorders, and only after the severity of the child's symptoms has been thoroughly assessed.
The medicine can be continued into adolescence and adulthood if ADHD symptoms continue and you are still benefiting from the medicine.
How does it work?
Medikinet tablets and Medikinet XL capsules contain the active ingredient methylphenidate hydrochloride, which is a type of medicine called a stimulant. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. (NB. Methylphenidate tablets are also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.)
Stimulants are related to amphetamines, which might make them seem an odd choice for treating hyperactive children, because stimulants increase activity in the brain and normally make people more alert and active. However, stimulants at the doses used for ADHD have the opposite effect.
Methylphenidate works by affecting some of the natural chemicals that are found in the brain. In particular, it increases the activity of chemicals called dopamine and noradrenaline in areas of the brain that play a part in controlling attention and behaviour. These areas seem to be underactive in children with ADHD. It is thought increasing the activity of these chemicals improves the function of these under active parts of the brain. We still don't fully understand how stimulants work in children with ADHD, and they don't work for everyone. But they can be very useful at helping some children to learn to control their behaviour.
Medikinet tablets are immediate-release tablets. They start working within about 30 to 60 minutes of taking a dose, and the effects wear off about three to four hours later. This means they usually need to be taken two to three times a day, ie a dose at breakfast and at lunchtime, with some children also needing a dose in the early evening as well.
Medikinet XL capsules are a modified-release form of methylphenidate. The capsules are designed to release 50 per cent of the methylphenidate immediately, giving an initial dose of medicine for the morning. The remaining 50 per cent of the dose is released gradually over eight hours. This means the capsules provide enough medicine to cover the school day, without your child needing to take a dose at lunchtime. This mimics the effect of taking a morning and lunchtime dose of Medikinet tablets.
How do I take it?
Medikinet tablets
- Medikinet tablets usually need to be taken two to three times a day, ie a dose at breakfast and at lunchtime, with some children also needing a dose in the early evening as well. Follow the instructions given by your doctor.
- The last dose should ideally not be within four hours of bedtime, because this may cause trouble getting to sleep.
- Medikinet tablets should be swallowed with a drink. The tablets can be taken either with or without food, but you should be consistent about which you choose; either always taking the tablets with food or always taking them on an empty stomach.
- Medikinet tablets may be broken or crushed for children who cannot swallow them whole.
- If you forget to take a dose don't worry, just leave out the missed dose and take your next dose when it is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Medikinet XL capsules
- Medikinet XL capsules should be taken once a day in the morning, with or after breakfast.
- The capsules should be swallowed whole with a drink. They must not be chewed, broken or crushed, as this will stop the modified-release action from working.
- For children who cannot swallow the capsules whole, Medikinet XL capsules can also be opened and the capsule contents sprinkled onto a spoonful of soft food that doesn't need chewing, such as apple sauce. This should be given immediately and followed with a drink. The sprinkled capsule contents should not be crushed or chewed, as this will stop the modified-release action from working. The opened capsule contents should not be stored for later use.
- If you forget to take your capsule in the morning you should not take it later in the day, because this may cause problems with sleeping during the night. Instead, leave out the forgotten dose and just take your next dose as usual the following morning. Don't take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
- If symptoms have not improved after one month of taking this medicine your doctor may decide to stop treatment. Where symptoms have improved, the medicine should be stopped from time to time, usually at least once a year, so that the condition can be assessed and to check if the medicine is still needed. However, in both cases, this medicine must not be stopped suddenly without your doctor's advice. When stopping treatment, the medicine should be withdrawn gradually, following the instructions given by your doctor.
- This medicine may cause dizziness, drowsiness and visual disturbances. If affected, you should avoid activities that could be potentially hazardous, such as climbing trees, riding bikes or horses, driving or operating machinery.
- You should not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- Children should have their height, weight and appetite checked before starting this medicine and then regularly every six months as long as treatment is continued. If your child is not growing or gaining weight satisfactorily, your doctor may suggest breaks from the medicine to allow growth to catch up.
- Your child's blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) should also be checked before starting treatment and then at least every six months and after any dose changes, particularly if your child has existing high blood pressure.
- If your child experiences any heart palpitations, chest pain when exercising, or shortness of breath, or if they faint for no apparant reason, you should let your doctor know straight away.
- You should also tell your doctor if any other symptoms or side effects are experienced during treatment. In particular, children and adolescents taking this medicine should be encouraged to report any new or worsening distressing thoughts or feelings, anxiety, agitation, irritability, depression, mood changes, or other unusual change in behaviour that they may experience after starting this medicine. If you are worried about your child at any point it is important to talk to your doctor immediately.
Use with caution in
- People with marked anxiety, agitation or tension.
- People with a personal or family history of involuntary muscle spasms (twitches or tics).
- People with a personal or family history of Tourette's syndrome (characterised by involuntary repetition of speech, in particular obscene or vulgar words).
- People with a personal or family history of psychiatric illness.
- People with a history of alcohol or drug abuse.
- Epilepsy.
- High blood pressure (hypertension).
Not to be used in
- Children under six years of age.
- People who have taken a monoamine-oxidase inhibitor antidepressant (MAOI) in the last 14 days.
- People with a history of severe depression or thoughts of suicide.
- People with a history of mania.
- Type 1 bipolar disorder that is not well controlled.
- People with a history of other severe mood disorders.
- People with a history of psychotic symptoms (having abnormal thoughts or visions or hearing abnormal sounds).
- People with a history of schizophrenia.
- People with a psychopathic or borderline personality disorder.
- Anorexia nervosa.
- People with very high blood pressure (hypertension).
- People with disease involving the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease), including structural abnormalities in the heart, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), heart failure, angina or recent heart attack.
- People who have had disorders of the blood vessels in the brain, such as cerebral aneurysm, vasculitis or stroke.
- Overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
- Tumour of the adrenal gland (phaeochromocytoma).
- Glaucoma.
- Breastfeeding.
- Medikinet tablets contain lactose and are not suitable for people with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
- Medikinet XL capsules contain sucrose and are not suitable for people with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency.
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
- The safety of this medicine for use during pregnancy has not been established. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless considered essential by your doctor. Seek further medical advice from your doctor.
- If you are having sex it is important to use an effective method of contraception to avoid getting pregnant while you are taking this medicine. If think you could be pregnant or want to plan a pregnancy it is important to talk to your doctor straight away.
- This medicine may pass into breast milk and could have harmful effects on a nursing infant. It should not be taken by mothers who are breastfeeding. Seek further medical advice from your doctor.
Side effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
See the warning section above for more information about some of these side effects.
Very common (affect more than 1 in 10 people)
- Nervousness.
- Difficulty sleeping (insomnia).
- Headache.
Common (affect between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people)
- Decreased appetite.
- Reduced weight and height gain with prolonged use in children.
- Rise in blood pressure.
- Increased heart rate.
- Awareness of your heartbeat (palpitations).
- Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).
- Emotional highs and lows.
- Depression.
- Irritability.
- Aggression.
- Agitation.
- Anxiety.
- Abnormal behaviour.
- Dizziness.
- Drowsiness.
- Movement disorders (dyskinesias).
- Gut disturbances such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.
- Dry mouth.
- Skin reactions such as rash or itching.
- Hair loss (alopecia).
- Pain in the joints (arthralgia).
- Decreased sex drive and difficulty getting an erection.
Uncommon (affect between 1 in 100 and 1 in 1000 people)
- Abnormal involuntary movements (twitching or tics).
- Psychotic disorders.
- Hallucinations.
- Suicidal thoughts.
- Chest pain.
- Double or blurred vision.
- Constipation.
- Shortness of breath.
- Fatigue.
- Blood in the urine.
Very rare (affect less than 1 in 10,000 people)
- Cold hands and feet.
- Disturbances in the normal numbers of blood cells in the blood. Your doctor may want to do blood tests from time to time to make sure there are no problems with your blood cells.
- Liver problems. Symptoms that could indicate liver problems include unexplained itching, nausea and vomiting, right-sided abdominal pain, loss of appetite or flu-like symptoms; yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice); or unusually dark urine. Tell your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms while taking this medicine.
- Inflammation of the arteries in the brain (cerebral arteritis).
- Heart attack.
- Convulsions (fits).
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How can this medicine affect other medicines?
You should tell your doctor what medicines your child is already taking before they start treatment with this medicine. This includes medicines bought without a prescription and herbal medicines. Likewise, once treatment has started you should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before using any new medicines, to make sure the combination is safe.
If this medicine is taken within 14 days of taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant (MAOI, eg tranylcypramine, phenelzine, isocarboxazid, moclobemide) there may be a risk of a dangerous rise in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis). For this reason methylphenidate should not be taken by people who have taken an MAOI in the previous 14 days.
Medikinet XL capsules must not be taken together with H2 receptor blockers such as ranitidine, cimetidine or famotidine, or with antacids for indigestion or heartburn, because these medicines could lead to a faster release of the methylphenidate from the capsules.
Check with your pharmacist before giving cough and cold remedies to children taking methylphenidate, as these types of medicines sometimes contain ingredients that may affect blood pressure, and could be unsuitable to use in combination with methylphenidate.
Methylphenidate may increase the blood levels of the following medicines:
- the antiepileptic medicines fosphenytoin, phenytoin, primidone and phenobarbital
- warfarin
- tricyclic antidepressants, eg imipramine.
Children taking any of these medicines may need to have their doses reduced by the doctor.
Methylphenidate opposes the effect of the blood pressure lowering medicine guanethidine.
Other medicines containing the same active ingredient
Methylphenidate tablets are also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.
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Online opportunity to share comments with the City Council for February 12 Town Hall
Two questions are currently available for comment in Open City Hall. These questions are intended to bring the February 12, 7:00 p.m. Town Hall with the City Council online. An online forum allows more people to participate and to provide input even if they cannot attend the meeting.
Here are the questions:
What reaction and thoughts do you have about the City Council's 2013 Action Plan? What are the highest priority items? You can actually prioritize the items and help the Council pick the top 5 through the prioritization tool. http://www.peakdemocracy.com/1153
What services, beyond those that are core or mandated, are important to Lake Oswego. What is the appropriate level or standard of service provided? What can change without impacting the character of the community? This question is the place for general comments, input on City spending, services and level of services. http://www.peakdemocracy.com/1160
More information:
As at the Town Hall, people participating online will be asked to provide their name and address. However, through Open City Hall, comments can be displayed anonymously. Open City Hall is run by a third party, Peak Democracy. In having two open questions, people can target their comments to specific areas that the Council would like to hear about. On Open City Hall, you can read the comments of others as well as support ideas that match your perspective.
The City Council will be provided with a copy of all the input prior to the Town Hall (cut off is 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday). The questions will remain open after the Town Hall allowing more people to provide input. For more information on the Town Hall, please go to: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/publicaffairs/town-hall-discuss-2013-prelimi...


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Philip Sadler Named as Recipient of the 2012 Robert A. Millikan Medal
College Park, Maryland, United States, April 2, 2012—The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) announced today that Philip M. Sadler is the 2012 recipient of the Robert A. Millikan Medal. This award recognizes educators who have made notable and creative contributions to the teaching of physics. The Medal will be presented during the AAPT Summer Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sadler has made substantial contributions to the teaching of physics over several decades. His work on student conceptions led to the production of the award winning documentary series, "A Private Universe" and "Minds Of Our Own," with colleague Matthew Schneps, videos that continue to influence classroom practice. This work has also furthered scholarly knowledge on students' understanding of physical science and astronomy.
Sadler earned a B.S. in Physics from MIT in 1973 and taught middle school science and mathematics for several years before earning a doctorate in education from Harvard in 1992. He attributes his capacity to contribute to studying with physics luminaries from these two institutions: Jerrold Zacharias, Fletcher Watson, Gerald Holton, Irwin Shapiro, and Judah Schwartz. Sadler has taught Harvard's courses for new science teachers and for the next generation of professors, doctoral students in science. As F.W. Wright Senior Lecturer in Astronomy, he teaches Harvard's oldest undergraduate course in science, Celestial Navigation.
He directs one of the largest research groups in science education in the U.S., based at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. In 1999, Dr. Sadler won the Journal of Research in Science Teaching Award for work on assessing student understanding in science. His research interests include assessment of students' scientific misconceptions and how they change as a result of instruction, the development of computer technologies that allow youngsters to engage in research, and models for enhancement of the skills of experienced teachers.
Sadler's and Robert Tai's (University of Virginia) landmark study on college physics success (Sci Ed 85:111-135, 2001) provided the first hard evidence that the way high school physics is taught makes a difference when students study physics in college. Over the past 30-plus years Phil has been a prolific contributor to both research and development related to physics and astronomy education. His contributions include the study of the high school coursework and out-of-school-time activities on STEM persistence, the impact of teacher professional development, affective experiences of male and female physics students (with Zahra Hazari of Clemson University), and how teachers' pedagogical decisions can make or break instruction. He has led the development of curricula for pre-college astronomy and engineering, the MicroObservatory network of remote telescopes for student use, and assessment instruments that measure student misconceptions.
He won the Astronomical Society of the Pacific's Brennan Prize for contributions to astronomy teaching in 2002. The American Astronomical Society awarded him their Education Prize for 2010. His invention, the Starlab Portable Planetarium, has enabled many schools to provide active learning experiences for students who are studying astronomy. Before this device was available only those school or colleges that were located near an existing planetarium could offer such experiences, and then they were limited by the expense of travel to the facility. Materials and curricula developed by Sadler are used by an estimated twelve million students every year.
Dean Zollman of Kansas State University noted, "His research touches on areas that are extremely important to our discipline. In particular, his efforts to look at the effect of the high school science and mathematics experiences on success (or the lack of it) in university science courses had challenged some conventional thought and should be important to all of us who teach at either the high school or university level. Likewise, his several studies on gender-related issues provide important food for thought in a discipline where the fraction of females choosing physics has changed little in spite of our best attempts. Today, Phil Sadler continues to conduct valuable research in physics and astronomy education. At the same time he and his colleagues are still preparing new tools for the astronomy and physics classroom. All of these efforts have had and continue to have a significant impact on the quality of teaching and learning in our field."
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Saturday, January 19, 2013
49ers issue perfunctory non-statement statement on Crabtree
The 49ers have acknowledged the allegation of sexual assault against receiver Michael Crabtree via the issuance of a standard, perfunctory statement that really doesn't state anything.
"We are aware of the allegation against Michael and understand that he has fully cooperated with authorities," General Manager Trent Baalke said. "The 49ers take such matters very seriously. We will have no further comment at this time as the legal process is ongoing. Additional requests for comment should be directed to Michael's attorney."
There is no indication that the 49ers are considering benching Crabtree for all or part of the NFC title game or otherwise disciplining him at the present time. If anything, the statement suggests that the 49ers will allow the legal process to play itself out before doing anything.
And that's entirely the 49ers' prerogative. Crabtree is entitled to the presumption of innocence. That said, if the 49ers or the NFL discover via their own investigation that the allegation has merit, discipline could be imposed by the league office under the personal-conduct policy — even without an arrest or formal charges.
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The primary objective of this project is to further develop the research efforts previously initiated with the construction and operation of the Hydrogen Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) facility located at the Yeager Airport in Charleston, WV. The facility generates, stores, and dispenses hydrogen for use in vehicles and equipment that have been converted or designed to operate on hydrogen as their fuel source. Project objectives include the procurement of a various types of hydrogen-fueled vehicles, the development and execution of educational and outreach activities, testing and evaluation of the use of hydrogen vehicles, and the management of the data collected from vehicle testing.
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Ovation Teas No More :(
Oh boy, feeling a little bit of buyer's remorse not because of the usual "I spent so much" because price/weight was so reasonable but because I already have so much tea and have so much more coming in.
I go back and forth on feeling like I have too much coming, that I should have ordered more or that I have enough at home already and shouldn't have made this order at all. We'll see how I feel when I'm staring down 4.5lbs of tea!
ChaMai — you can always swap/sell some spare ounces of your Ovation order.
Ha! I impulsively ordered 13 lbs. I don't count on mailing out portions since I've never done so but this order may necessitate it. My mattress is already bulging with past tea indiscretions. (I kid….they're under the bed; of course silly, be crushed otherwise).
@Dustin: 4.5lbs (jawdrop)
@ChaMei: 13 lbs!!!!!!! (speechless)
what on earth were those? hahaha, lemme know what you got. i would love to swap or help you clear your stash ^^
Here goes Yssah: black tea rose EG, rasp EG. Green tea Cashmere Chai, Coconut Thai, Coconut, Jasmine Berry, Rasp Lemon, Pineapple Blueberry. White tea Blueberry, Ginger Peach, Jasmine Rose, Pineapple. Non-flavoured tea: Anhui Mao Feng, Chunmee, Da Hong Pao, Gopaldhara estate Darj, FF Darjeeling oolong, Bai Hao oolong. If the black blends hadn't sold out I would have included at least blueberry EG, choc rasp mint and brown sugar fig. Crazy, huh, just to avoid hassle/cost of swapping. I almost always meet free shipping minimums and tend to make larger orders infrequently. This close out sale is my biggest yet in terms of quantity, assuming it gets fulfilled in full.
whoa! hahahaha
that is an amazing lot! are you sure you dont want the hassle of swapping? coz there are quite a few who want to just buy it off your hands so that is somewhat less of a hassle ^^' and you can get a scale on amazon for just 10 bux free shipping :D
i still have 1oz of blueberry EG if you are interested in swapping and i am placing big orders this week that you can choose from coz im all out of brown sugar fig. wanna try the white jasmine rose and green jasmine berry. rasp lemon sounds good too :)
i also like to meet the minimums coz id rather spend on tea than shipping, it just cant be helped.
you can start a new thread for these items if you would like to swap a lot of ounces out kinda like what me and mercuryhime did ^^
I think all their flavored teas are gone – I don't think I will be placing an order but would be happy to buy it from people who placed an order & willing to sell. Preferably from people who ordered several kinds to reduce shipping cost :)
Just got an email back from Melanie at ovation (I'd emailed for status).
They have been swamped (yeah, that's probably our fault). Anyway, my order is packed up now to be shipped out in the morning. Amusing the rest of you guys orders to follow soon after.
Wonderful! Thank you for the update! Now to figure out where I'm going to hide all that tea…
TC, you are the king of this ovation sale hahaha. you started us on this and are finishing well. good job!
@Dustin: the chinese have these teaboxes disguised as books. i think that can effectively hide as many teas as you like in a bookshelf..unless a bookworm comes browsing hahaha
whoa, that is a good idea.. hiding tea in books. I've already got so many books that it would be easy to hide tea in a few boxes that look like books. (Then I just need to start hiding some of the books.)
LOL – I think that they sell all kinds of things to hide "other things" – from air freshener cans, to soda cans, etc.
One last update:
Just got shipping conformation email though USPS!
Yay, it's finally on the way!
Wow, right after I got the shipping notice I got another personal email from Melanie thanking me again for my business and expressing how cool she thought all our sharing of the custom blends was (sort of let her know we were the reason for that crazy rush of orders lol). Sad day when a tea shop closes down :(
personalized to the very end! (bows in acknowledgment to the people of ovation) your teas will be missed!
got an email that my order's been shipped yall
Awesome.. can't wait! :D
When did you guys order who have gotten shipping emails? I've gotten nothing. I'll email in a sec but just want to make sure maybe it's because of the time.
nevermind, almost 14 days is long enough to just ask what's the deal, closing sale or not.
I still haven't gotten a shipping notice either. I emailed yesterday morning to get an update, but haven't heard anything yet.
I ordered 12:30am on 1/31 so guess it's not any sort of chronological order at all. I know they're swamped but now they're also apparently getting swamped with people asking about orders.
I ordered 1/31 and figured I'd wait till after Thursday (2 weeks) and then email. I'm sure they are swamped but a general email letting people know that their order was received and will be processed soon would help. I haven't receive ANY emails except my initial order. On that it says orders will be shipped within 7 days.
Just got a response. Mine should be processed tomorrow. I ordered on the 31st too. I wonder what order they are processing them in.
Yeah I heard back, the cacao nibs were out but another supplier got them some, and it'll go out tomorrow.
Ordered 2/2, rec'd shipping notice via email 2/10.
Anyone receive their package yet? It's now been two weeks and I've had yet to receive shipping info.
Yes, they are coming in. I received mine. Yssah got hers. I believe one other got theirs. They are SLOWLY working though them all.
I JUST got my shipping notice, so don't give up hope!
ayt..a little help here?
i got our group order already but i need yall (groupbuymates) to let me know by pm
1)your exact order
2)the amount total
3)your address
i can actually figure out 1) and 2) but it doesnt hurt to double-check just to ensure against mistakes right? then i can let you know how much is the shipping too.
sorry i cant send it to you without payment first coz my mom wont let me even if i wanted to ^^'
thanks :)
I finally got my shipping notification… at 1am! They must be working around the clock!
like me haha. just finished portioning your teas with my brother :) will package them now.
Ok, cool! I just sent you a PM with a summary of everything I think we agreed to swap. We were kinda all over the place, so let me know if I have anything wrong!


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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission unanimously elected a new chairman and vice-chairman during its business meeting July 11 to preside over the governing board of the state regulatory agency.
Jim Cogdell, of Norwood and the District 6 commissioner, will serve as chairman. John Litton Clark, of Clinton and a House Speaker Appointee At Large, will serve as vice chairman.
Cogdell replaces David Hoyle, Jr., of Dallas, who is the District 8 commissioner. Clark replaces Ray White, of Manteo, who is the District 1 commissioner.
The 19-member Commission establishes policies and regulations governing boating, hunting, trapping and inland fishing, and wildlife-conservation activities in North Carolina. Appointments to the Commission are made by the Governor, the Speaker of the State House and the President Pro Tempore of the N.C. Senate, with commissioners serving until reappointed or replaced.
As required by General Statute, at the first scheduled meeting after July 1 of each odd-numbered year, wildlife commissioners must select a chairman and a vice-chairman, who then serve for terms of two years or until their successors are elected and qualified.
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Forget the grill, and the mess, head out for one of these deals
Many meat lovers will argue that there is nothing better than the smell of a perfectly grilled steak filling the air. A nice hunk of beef seems to be in demand no matter what the season is, whether it's outside on a grill during the summer or from the kitchen during the winter. If this image has your mouth watering, forgo the trip to the grocery store and all the post-meal cleanup by heading to one of these spots to grab a great deal on a steak meal.
The Deck House, 205 Charlotte Ave. in Carolina Beach, is tucked away in an old church just off the main road through town. Beef lovers may want to dine here on Sunday for the 16-ounce prime rib for $16.99 or on Wednesday for the sirloin steak and crab legs dinner for $16.99. Entrees come with soup or salad and a side.
If you want an affordable steak anytime, try The Village Caf�, 107 Hampstead Village (15444 U.S. 17 North) in Hampstead. You don't have to plan your visit by day of the week here. The everyday menu includes a 6-ounce ribeye for $9.95 and a 12-ounce ribeye for $15.95. Both come with a baked potato and vegetables.
Go by Paddy's Hollow, 10 Walnut St. in The Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington, anytime for steaks under $20. The regular menu includes a 14-ounce ribeye, several sizes and varieties of New York strip and two sizes of sirloin, all ranging in price from $13.99 to $19.99. You can also get steak with ribs, shrimp or both for less than $20. All of these entrees come with one side. Paddy's Hollow serves Sterling Silver Premium Meats, which are hand cut, aged for 21 days, seasoned and chargrilled.
Sweet & Savory, 1611 Pavilion Place just before the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach, may not immediately come to mind when you're thinking about where to go for steak. But perhaps it should be. Not only does the regular menu have prime rib, sirloin and ribeye entrees for less than $20, but there is a separate menu of Chef (Josh) Petty's Creations that includes a 10-ounce grilled ribeye for $18 and coffee-chili-rubbed bistro steak for $17. The ribeye comes with roasted fingerling potatoes, arugula and tomato confit salad, peppercorn horseradish cream and fried fresh horseradish, and the bistro steak, a beef shoulder tenderloin, is accompanied by southwest orzo, roasted tomatoes, zucchini, corn and poblano mole beef reduction. If you go on "school nights," you can save anywhere from a couple to several bucks on these special entrees, too: Sunday $4 off, Monday $5 off, Tuesday $4 off, Wednesday $3 off and Thursday $2 off.
Not quite hungry enough for a huge slab of meat? Outback Steakhouse, 302 S. College Road in Wilmington, has three 6-ounce sirloin steak plates for $9.99 each, which all come with fries. Choose from The Bloomin Sirloin, sprinkled with Bloomin Onion petals; the Sirloin Diablo, topped with a chili pepper cream sauce; and the Sirloin with Wild Mushroom Sauce, a rich Marsala concoction.


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Get more out of your van with Bott Smartvan. Our van racking solutions maximise usable load space, organising your van – protecting your kit, saving you time and allowing you to focus on the job.
Transit Connect L2 Module 211 approx. £450+VAT - Underfloor System from £495+VAT
Bott Smartvan racking is mountable within existing van fitting points - eliminating the need to drill holes in your van and can be installed into vans with existing ply-lining.
Compatible with existing integral flooring (removing the need to buy and install a costly floor) all systems are easy to fit with simple systems taking just two hours to install.
The UK manufactured racking comes with a 3-year warranty and offers accessories such as integrated tie-downs to securely hold your equipment in place and in-shelf organisation kits - customise your van racking to suit your needs
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A vehicle body shell fitted with fully ballasted van racking was mounted on MIRA's HyGe sled. The sled was accelerated by a pneumatic piston to simulate the forces experienced in a frontal impact. The van racking storage system successfully passed the test first time with no modifications.
The test was performed to EU ECE / R17 standards using a half sine wave 24g ECE17 acceleration pulse, simulating a 30mph frontal impact.
Once you have purchased your Bott Smartvan racking system, you may want some extras to give it those finishing touches. Whether it's bigger items that go into the modules or smaller accessories that go in the shelves, The Smartvan accessory shop has everything.
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We're not denying that plywood racking is a tempting option (if you require simple grid-shaped storage with basic functionality...
"But I can rack out my van myself with plywood for a fraction of the cost," we hear you say… This may be true, but not everything...
They're here! We have just added the high-top version of the Ford Transit Custom van plus three other new vans to our online...
Van racking is an in-vehicle storage system which helps you organise your van, increasing efficiency and safety.
The racking fixes to existing fixing points in your van so no drilling is required, it has been designed so it can be installed using common tools such as allen keys, spanners and a socket set. We also recommend that a Torque Wrench is used to secure fixings to the instructed level of tightness, typically 8Nm.
The system uses a unique floor, made of a hard-wearing 12mm water-resistant ply, complete with a durable non-slip grey surface. Our van floors include a vehicle-specific fitting kit. The solution is designed to make the most of all available space in the van, covering the exposed sides of the van, so side linings are not needed.
No! Once you've chosen the units to meet your requirements, that's it. As soon as you've fitted the system and stored your tools and equipment, you'll be up and running - and working much more efficiently than ever before.
Smartvan currently offers racking solutions for small and medium vans. We do have 2 other ranges within Bott called Uno and Vario that could help. Please see the catalogues for these on the link: https://www.bottltd.co.uk/about-bott-downloads-1998.html&CategoryID=6667
If you would like to speak to someone about these ranges you can call 01530 410600.
Yes it may just be that you will need to trim it or drill a hole in it to gain access to the van's fixing point.
Our racks are compatible with all manufacturers' floors. If you want our floor you will need to remove any existing floor you may have.
Currently no but we are working on it at the moment. You are welcome to travel here to see the product.
482mm wide x 285mm deep.
Standard 3-5 working days. If frames we don't hold in stock such as a Nissan NV200 then 10 days. (This can be checked on our configurator)
Smartvan is a self-fit range so no drilling involved. The racks secure by using the van's existing fixing points and we supply all the fixings and installation guides. If you want to get an idea of the fitting process we have the instructions available to view in the `How to install` section above.
The Heaviest module is 36kgs. The weights are now on show below the selected module on our custom build configurator.
1060mm load space available.
About 15 inches. If you are fitting accessories first - leave the bottom ones last and start from the top. The bottom accessories may not fit.
Unfortunately no, the reason for this is because the deck fixes to the racks. If there were no racks the deck would just sit in the middle of the van with a gap the whole way round.
620mm x 820mm.
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Open Source Malaria (OSM) is aimed at finding new medicines for malaria using strictly open source principles, embodied in the 6 Laws of Open Research. At the moment the majority of work involves the synthesis of analogs of compounds identified by big pharma, with the aim of improving their potency while making the molecules more "druggable", what is known as a hit-to-lead campaign. Medicinal chemists should head to the page, in particular the most active current series, Series 4.
This wiki describes where the project is up to, and contains summaries of relevant data. For everything else about the project, see the main Project Landing Page.
About OSM
Status: A short summary of the science to date can be found in The Story So Far.
Detail on the molecules investigated can be found in The Compound Series Page, the daughter pages of which contains aggregated data about those series.
A description of what open research is can be found in the Open Research Page.
Publications from the project and other outputs are in the Links page, along with media about the project.
What's Happening and What's Needed
Daily updates (including the current To Do list) can all be accessed through the project's main Landing Page.
At the moment (November 2013) there is residual activity on Series 3, but there is now movement towards Series 4.
The main resources needed in the OSM project are experimental input, particularly chemical compound synthesis and help with chem/bioinformatics. Anyone can make compounds, get them tested and contribute data. You don't have to be a research scientist - maybe you're an undergrad doing a lab.
If you have no access to a lab, there are a number of important other things needed, labelled as such on the To Do List.
Still unsure? If you want to ask anything, it's best to do that in the public domain through any of the ways shown on the Landing Page but you can contact the team using firstname.lastname@example.com
Help Maintain this Wiki
If you would like to improve these wiki pages, you will just need to get an OpenWetWare account (which is easy).
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Changes to state taxes that affect utilities should result in lower power rates for consumers, Attorney General Cooper told the Utilities Commission in a filing this week.
Changes to state taxes that affect utilities should result in lower power rates for consumers, Attorney General Cooper told the Utilities Commission in a filing this week.
�Overall lower taxes paid by utilities ought to mean lower bills for their customers,� Cooper said. �We�re asking the Utilities Commission to make sure that�s the case.�
Increases in certain taxes paid by utilities should be more than made up for by reductions in other taxes, and the savings should be passed along to utility customers, Cooper argued in comments filed by the Attorney General�s Office late Monday.
Legislative changes that take effect January 1, 2014 will: reduce the state income tax rate; repeal the gross receipt taxes paid by electric, water and sewer utilities; increase the effective tax rate paid on sales of electricity from 3 percent to 7 percent; and require electric, gas, water and sewer utility corporations to pay corporate franchise taxes.
The changes mean that North Carolina consumers will see sales tax charges on their utility bills for the first time.
State law directs the Commission to make changes in utility rates to reflect some, but not all, of the tax changes. Cooper wants the Commission to use its authority to make sure all tax changes are applied in a way that results in lower rates for consumers.
�It would seem inequitable, for example, to increase customer rates for the corporate franchise tax that will apply to certain utilities given that this increase will be offset by the reduction in the income tax paid by those utilities,� Cooper said in the filing.
Cooper urged the Commission to utilize �any tax reductions as benefits to consumers in the form of rate decreases so that utility rates for consumers are set as low as possible.�
In separate matters before the Commission, Cooper is currently fighting utility rate increases by Duke Energy, Progress Energy, and Dominion Power, the three main providers of electricity to North Carolina homes and businesses.