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Archive of May, 2009
Published on May 28th 2009
This is a spiraling situation. Remember Newton’s First Law of Motion: Every body persists in its state of being at rest or of moving uniformly straight forward, except insofar as it is compelled to change its state by force impressed (Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, 1687). Any object today, as soon as it is subject to an external force, spirals. The Fed impresses a force on Treasuries and their yield spirals, which triggered the spiral sale in mortgages, which triggers an increase in mortgage rates, which triggers a decrease in mortgage refinancing, which triggers a slow down in the housing market recovery, which triggers a sale of equities that need to reprice activity recovery assumptions, which triggers stop losses, which triggers FURTHER liquidity requirements, which triggers repatriation of USD….which requires a bigger intervention of the Fed, fuelling the spiral again…
Please, click here to read this article in pdf format: may-28-2009
The Fed is being challenged. Let’s mince no words here. The Fed yesterday bought a $6BN in May/12 to Aug/13 securities. By now, the Fed has reached $131BN of the scheduled $300BN. At close, all yields except at the front end were touching new highs and the curve continued to steepen. The S&P 500 closed at 893.06 (-1.90%), while credit was not so hurt: The CDX IG12 was only a bit wider at 147, even after GM bondholders rejected the Treasury’s plan to wipe their rights, leaving little options but an expected bankruptcy.
As we have endlessly discussed, I always believed in two things: 1) The Fed will have to size up its Treasury purchase program; 2) This is a spiraling situation (spiraling of what? Of everything! Remember Newton’s First Law of Motion: Every body persists in its state of being at rest or of moving uniformly straight forward, except insofar as it is compelled to change its state by force impressed (Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, 1687). Any object today, as soon as it is subject to an external force, spirals. The Fed impresses a force on Treasuries and their yield spirals, which triggered the spiral sale in mortgages, which triggers an increase in mortgage rates, which triggers a decrease in mortgage refinancing, which triggers a slow down in the housing market recovery, which triggers a sale of equities that need to reprice activity recovery assumptions, which triggers stop losses, which triggers FURTHER liquidity requirements, which triggers repatriation of USD….which requires a bigger intervention of the Fed, fuelling the spiral again…This is nothing new for us, since in this letter, we have been boringly and relentlessly repeating that the further the Fed will buy, the further the market will sell. We even called this Thesis No. 1! All of a sudden, this is news this week everywhere. Yet, there are analysts recommending long Treasury positions, and amazed at reality. Amazed at oil increasing to $63.14/barrel!
The yield curve steepened big time yesterday, with a lot of buying in the front-end by foreign central banks…Some friends asked me how this all affects us Canadians. When foreign central banks put these dubious US Treasury notes in the asset side of their balance sheets, they do so by increasing their liabilities (their own notes, the foreign country’s respective currency) at the same time. These irresponsible central banks are importing inflation to their respective countries. They are debasing the medium of exchange used by their countries’ citizens, the same citizens that on top of this fraud have to pay their taxes. This is the ruin of global savings. I know I sound bitter here, but the situation does warrant it. Now, back to the question: How is Canada affected? Positively. Why? By default! What do I mean? I mean that because Canada does NOT buy into this, does not hoard US notes, we….for now at least, keep saving ourselves and our kids’ future.
I attach below two charts. On the left side, we can see how once the 30-yr Treasury price fell to $95, the Canadian dollar lost vs. the USD. What happened? This price or support level was critical and when it was broken, it triggered a sell-off and a liquidity call: USD had to be purchased. Thus, the Canadian dollar did not respond to fundamentals here. On the right side, we can see that equities (S&P500 index) closely followed Treasuries. What was the link? The housing market. Two factors defined that link: The sell off in mortgages, which started a few days ago, and the news yesterday that the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly mortgage applications survey had fallen 14.2%.
Published on May 27th 2009
Our thesis, first proposed in March is now news. What is the next rumor to buy then? How can we get ahead of the curve? Repeat with me: “Emerging markets”. But we have to be VERY careful here. Not all emerging markets are made equal.
Please, click here to read this article in pdf format: may-27-2009
Yesterday’s action clearly seems to give merit to our main thesis so far: That the sell off in Treasuries leaves investors with liquidity that needs to be put to use. With the 2-yr $40BN auction that took place yesterday, the yield curve steepened 5.5bps to 258.9bps. The auction went well, with $117.5BN in bids for the issue and foreign official (i.e. central banks) bidders were not alone. However, the S&P500 closed at 910.33 (+2.63%), while crude and the Canadian dollar ended at $62.32 (+1.1%) and 1.1170 CAD/USD respectively. The charts to the right show how synchronized this trend is becoming. There are other forces at play here of course. The so called convexity hedging in mortgages is present and this market is suffering from the increasing long-term yields. The 30-yr swap spread compressed further and now is at -27.02bps. But this analysis is beyond the scope of our letter. Finally, the Fed bought $1.55BN in TIPS yesterday.
In summary, investors are leaving sovereign risk in search of risk assets, to avoid the cost of the debasement of the USD. This is a perfectly rational behavior. It would be irrational not to leave Treasury bay and sail forth.
Our thesis, first proposed in March is now news. What is the next rumor to buy then? How can we get ahead of the curve? Repeat with me: “Emerging markets”. But we have to be VERY careful here. Not all emerging markets are made equal. To begin with, something like the famous BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) is to me the most heterogeneous lot you can ever find and makes a horrible EMPIRICIST, INDUCTIVE investment thesis (Repeat with me: “Induction is sterile”). And yet, induction is the worst cancer Western Thought has had since the end of World War II. Without further ado, in upcoming letters we will seek to propose a new investment thesis for Emerging markets. It will be DEDUCTIVE. It will be TESTABLE. For instance, I believe that consistent with the flight from the USD, the market may want to adopt a beta neutral approach to emerging markets investing.
What do I mean by this? Well, if you think of beta as the relationship between (covariance) the emerging markets’ risk and US sovereign risk, to be neutral, you may want to invest in a long/short pair trade: Long emerging markets that will benefit from this situation and short emerging markets that will suffer (eventually) from this situation. What criteria may make the difference here? I am still working on this. But remembering the ‘70s and ‘80s, I can suggest these: Foreign exchange regime (flexible = good, pegged/fixed = bad), Private debt/GDP, Public debt/Tax revenue, (Imports + Exports)/GDP (Higher = better), Commodities exporters vs. importers (exporter = good, importers = not so good).
Published on May 26th 2009
The story fleshed out here should surprise nobody. It’s always been there, hand in hand with the existence of central banks. It’s chapters were written by many others before us in countless pages tainted with frustration…
Please, click here to read this article in pdf format: may-26-2009
Markets were closed yesterday in the USA and UK. In yesterday’s letter, I indicated that the only viable exit strategy is to cut spending. In a more formal way, the always impeccable analysis of Michael Cloherty (Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, “Global Rates Strategy”, May 21st 2009) suggested that an exit strategy, in its first phase (Cloherty identifies three necessary phases) will consist in the Fed stopping its purchases. It’s true, it needs to start there. However, for purchases to stop, we also need fiscal deficits to stop. Why?
This is connected to my view of how the system will adjust to the ongoing monetary expansion: Higher prices, lower USD (only temporarily, until REAL interest rates pick up again), higher unemployment. I know I threw this thesis out, without explaining myself. I also implied credit can rally within this context. Let’s see how this can happen:
As mentioned numerous times, the sell off in Treasuries leaves investors with capital that needs to be put to use. The proceeds of the sale are further allocated away from US risk: In commodities, emerging markets (equities and credit) and eventually stocks. The capital flowing out of the USA challenges the speed at which the Fed creates new money. New money is being printed, new money leaves the country. As long as the speed is higher than that of other currencies (our case now), the USD depreciates. With this outflow too, NOMINAL interest rates begin to rise (Yield curve steepens: http://sibileau.com/martin/2009/05/07/ ). This is a spiraling process.
As NOMINAL interest rates and prices increase, REAL interest rates decrease. The higher NOMINAL stock valuations open a window of opportunity for firms to deleverage by accessing the equity markets (this is for instance the case with REITS (real estate income trusts) in April: See the letter from April 29th: http://sibileau.com/martin/2009/04/29 ). Firms also have access to debt refinancing, as banks count with liquidity. The refinancing consists in pushing maturities to longer terms, to make the EXPECTED REAL interest rate as low as possible. This is also a spiraling process: As firms successfully deleverage, they are more likely to obtain capital expenditures financing. New projects, as prices stabilize (=no longer fall), add further value to stocks, although not for all firms at an equal pace. Here is where inflation shows its unfairness, as the problem is not rising prices, but some prices rising more than others.
The aforementioned process drives a complete MISALLOCATION of resources. New projects, debt refinancing, equity issuance, prices not falling…all these amazing things can only happen because they are supported by a STEADY SPEED of money supply (remember the new metric: newly printed USD per week). However, as firms were caught in the deleveraging process not so long ago, they are not willing to either bring hiring to pre-crisis levels or even increase it, regardless of their late increase in output. Firms are aware of the distortion in RELATIVE prices (The same distortion they took advantage of to refinance their liabilities or deleverage via equity issuances.).
But the constant increase in money supply finds an outlet valve in the foreign exchange market. As the USD further depreciates, this trend also spirals and USD note holders run for the exit. Ultimately, the Fed loses the battle and reality sets in. Treasuries purchases stop and real interest rates increase. This is when the resource misallocation is exposed naked. A new, much harder reallocation has to take place now. Labour has to accommodate. Unemployment remains high. Discontent is everywhere, a new policy is sought. Liberals lose. The right takes over, wins the election and starts selling government assets (privatization), fighting hated unions, and cuts costs to create surpluses. The USD appreciates and takes everyone by surprise. Suddenly, emerging markets are no longer so interesting. Money leaves these countries and flees back to the USA.
Emerging markets realize that while they had the easy money, they missed the chance to improve their productivity, the chance to “use the capital to push forward the much needed structural reforms”, as we will certainly read from an IMF report some day into the near future. But really, how can you not miss such opportunity. The No. 1 rule in Economics is that that which is free is wasted…You should never blame the pigs, but the hand that feeds them!
Will Canada be one of those commodity markets that a few years from now will wake up to realize the party is over? No, as long as two necessary and perhaps sufficient conditions are confirmed: 1) The Canadian dollar remains within a free and flexible exchange regime (and this includes no further regulation on Canadian banks) and 2) The government does not distort relative prices by running into deficits to save unprofitable businesses (i.e. Automotive).
Published on May 25th 2009
What can work as an exit strategy? Clearly, monetary policy cannot work. They will keep trying with currency swap agreements, they will abuse the IMF to extend USD-backed lines to emerging markets, they will press China into inflation by pushing them to keep hoarding Treasuries, they will threaten to sell gold, they will raise taxes, they will further regulate every piece of the financial system …But they will only be delaying the inevitable…So, what can work as an exit strategy? Spending cuts. Will this happen? No! So…how does the system adjust? With higher prices, lower USD, higher unemployment.
Please, click here to read this article in pdf format: may-25-2009
After last week’s action, I really don’t know what to write about. There is nothing really new, but only more of what we have been discussing so far. And that is sad. The market is pushing the Fed to assert a speed of money supply. What do I mean by speed? Fresh, newly printed USD per week! As we got used to understand certain speed metrics like kilometers per hour or annual returns, we now have to get used to newly printed USD per week. (When I lived in Argentina, for instance, people had gotten used to read the level of reserves of the central bank and the government bonds yield, next to the weather forecast in newspapers). We will now need to get used to read the speed of USD supply on a weekly basis. And expectations are built on this speed rate. For instance, next week, we have $101BN (Yes, one hundred and one BILLION) of US Treasuries being auctioned: $40BN in 2-yr notes on May 26, $35BN in 5-yr notes on May 27 and $26BN in 7-yr notes on May 28. The Treasury also sells $61 billion in three-month and six-month bills weekly auction on May 26. With this in mind, the negative outlook on UK’s AAA rating, the comments about the US losing its AAA rating, and the Fed’s refusal to bail out Municipal debt, the world runs for cover. The yield on the 30-yr note closed at 4.384%. The process we outlined in our letter of May 7th seems to be taking off (yield curve reflecting inflation expectations are to take a leading role, bringing REAL interest rates down). I reproduce the chart from May 7th (below left) and the change in the yield curve, since May 15th (below right):
As we said endless times, the market uses the window provided by the Fed to sell Treasuries and put its capital away from the hands of Mr. Geithner and Bernanke. How can they escape? By buying assets that are as liquid as possible and as removed as possible from these hands. Buying gold? Not really. The IMF and other central banks still have some dry powder to shoot the price of this metal down. Other currencies? Only as long as the speed of their respective supply is LOWER than that of the USD. Note that we are not saying other currencies need not be subject to Quantitative Easing policies. At this stage, it really doesn’t matter any longer. Who else can spit out $101Bn in a week? All the cards have been shown, friends… What matters is speed! Whoever prints the fastest its problems away will set the benchmark. So, what asset is left? Yes, you guessed right: Oil! Oil cannot be manipulated by the Fed. Yes, the US can sell stocks from their Strategic Reserve. They could have done so earlier, and for whatever reason (perhaps related to the Saudi lobby), they didn’t. Oil is produced mainly outside of the USA and is the blood of the USA. Liquidity is thus assured. Can the price of crude still be affected by a slow recovery in GDP? Yes. But supply can be cut as well. And I don’t think we are going to see strong capital expenditures after the price action of 2008. Companies are going to be very careful on this front, and will not spend in anticipation of higher prices.
Let’s think ahead of the next phase: What can work as an exit strategy? Clearly, monetary policy cannot work. They will keep trying with currency swap agreements, they will abuse the IMF to extend USD-backed lines to emerging markets, they will press China into inflation by pushing them to keep hoarding Treasuries, they will threaten to sell gold, they will raise taxes, they will further regulate every piece of the financial system …But they will only be delaying the inevitable…So, what can work as an exit strategy? Spending cuts. Will this happen? No! So…how does the system adjust? With higher prices, lower USD, higher unemployment. Can credit rally in this context? Is David Rosenberg right when he says the March 9 lows in stocks are to be tested again? Remember how those petrodollars of the ‘70s originated Latin America’s foreign debt (The same debt that was defaulted in the early ‘80s)? Isn’t that proof enough of how credit can rally?
Published on May 21st 2009
Given the ongoing political risk in the USA, if money is going to stay in that country, it will be allocated to those assets that get a clear bid by the Fed: Treasuries, Mortgages, Agency debt. Otherwise, money is going to leave the country. The market does not want to take private sector risk.
Please, click here to read this article in pdf format: may-21-2009
Under a common textbook approach, if someone would have told me that the 2pm release of the April FOMC minutes yesterday made reference to continued weakness and that the Fed had considered boosting its purchases of assets to secure a stronger economic recovery, I would have expected the following chain reaction: 1) Sell-off in equities, 2) rally in Treasuries, 3) higher USD due to deleveraging and repatriation (given how correlated international markets are = other equity indices would have also sold off too) and 4) lower commodities (energy in particular). That’s the norm, that’s what you get under a typical “walrasian” method (León Walras, 1834-1910, pioneered the method to analyze the markets under the ideal of a general equilibrium, where the markets’ excess demands (or cash flows, in our case) must equal zero).
No, the markets did not behave that way. The S&P500 did sell after 3pm, closing at 903.47 (-0.51%), Treasuries did rally, but the USD weakened and crude oil reached $62/bl and gold broke through the $930’s/oz. Does this make sense to you? To me, it does. I hear the message. It is a clear message: Given the ongoing political risk in the USA, if money is going to stay in that country, it will be allocated to those assets that get a clear bid by the Fed: Treasuries, Mortgages, Agency debt. Otherwise, money is going to leave the country. The market does not want to take private sector risk. The USA is not a country to “accumulate” stock of capital. The USA is not capitalist = it does not seek to grow by building on its stock of capital. I thought I would show the chart below, from yesterday. It is vox populi that the Canadian dollar follows the price of crude oil. It is therefore thought that the relation weaker USD –> higher crude oil –>higher Canadian dollar holds. Yesterday, after the release of oil inventories data at 10:30 am, the Canadian dollar did not react. You may say it traded higher before the data release, but that is speculation. What is not speculation is the reaction to the FOMC minutes after 2pm… Perhaps we actually have two independent relationships? Weaker USD–> higher crude oil and riskier US –> higher Canadian dollar…
Yesterday, the Fed bought approx. $10.8BN of Treasuries and GSE debentures through the two purchases in the 4-10- yr range: $3.079BN of the 4yr to 6yr (GSE) maturities and $7.7BN of the 7yr – 10yr (UST). The 2yr-10yr curve steepened 1 bp.
As we have discussed at length here, I don’t believe the Fed will just stop at the $300bn Treasuries purchase program. And I think by now, the market is starting to share this view. Should credit continue to rally then? Can we see a sell off in Treasuries and wider credit spreads, as the Fed steps up? What would prevent this scenario? An exit plan?

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Curcumin modulates dopaminergic receptor, CREB and phospholipase C gene expression in the cerebral cortex and cerebellum of streptozotocin induced diabetic rats.
J Biomed Sci. 2010;17:43. Epub 2010 May 31. PMID: 20513244
Molecular Neurobiology and Cell Biology Unit, Centre for Neuroscience, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin-682022, Kerala, India.
Curcumin, an active principle component in rhizome of Curcuma longa, has proved its merit for diabetes through its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. This study aims at evaluating the effect of curcumin in modulating the altered dopaminergic receptors, CREB and phospholipase C in the cerebral cortex and cerebellum of STZ induced diabetic rats. Radioreceptor binding assays and gene expression was done in the cerebral cortex and cerebellum of male Wistar rats using specific ligands and probes. Total dopaminergic receptor binding parameter, B(max) showed an increase in cerebral cortex and decrease in the cerebellum of diabetic rats. Gene expression studies using real time PCR showed an increased expression of dopamine D1 and D2 receptor in the cerebral cortex of diabetic rats. In cerebellum dopamine D1 receptor was down regulated and D2 receptor showed an up regulation. Transcription factor CREB and phospholipase C showed a significant down regulation in cerebral cortex and cerebellum of diabetic rats. We report that curcumin supplementation reduces diabetes induced alteration of dopamine D1, D2 receptors, transcription factor CREB and phospholipase C to near control. Our results indicate that curcumin has a potential to regulate diabetes induced malfunctions of dopaminergic signalling, CREB and Phospholipase C expression in cerebral cortex and cerebellum and thereby improving the cognitive and emotional functions associated with these regions. Furthermore, in line with these studies an interaction between curcumin and dopaminergic receptors, CREB and phospholipase C is suggested, which attenuates the cortical and cerebellar dysfunction in diabetes. These results suggest that curcumin holds promise as an agent to prevent or treat CNS complications in diabetes.

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A while later, we meet once more and I play again the music I’ve composed, and we talk about any adjustments. Since then, its sleek design, vibrant colours, and iconic soundtrack have captured the creativeness of 1000’s of players worldwide. The game is played till all of the layers are unwrapped.
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In 2000, shortly after moving to Georgia, I opened a stationery business that evolved well beyond invitations and note cards to include sterling silver jewelry and gifts. I am thrilled to once again partner with many of the manufacturers I worked with during this period. While building the stationery business I also launched a line of monogrammed handbags. Late in 2003, our family re-located to Pennsylvania and in doing so I sold the stationery business so I could focus on designing and manufacturing my handbag collection. The handbag business grew and soon included licensed franchises, including designs for several Collegiate Licensed products. I sold my interest in this venture to spend more time with my family.
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again in 2010, this time to northern California. During that first holiday
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Gary Green Jasper Sterling Necklace
Another really nice Gary Green jasper, with some extra sterling bling to show it off.
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I am referring to the promised explosions by Glenn Greenwald who some see as a Douglass for our age. He had promised a July 4 extravaganza, writing last month:
I think we will end the big stories in about three months or so [June or July 2014]. I like to think of it as a fireworks show: You want to save your best for last. There's a story that from the beginning I thought would be our biggest, and I'm saving that. The last one is the one where the sky is all covered in spectacular multicolored hues. This will be the finale, a big missing piece. Snowden knows about it and is excited about it.
Writes Donn Marten: "For now at least the fireworks show has been postponed, with the incessant fear-mongering that has now overtaken the USA!, USA!, USA! over the new Islamic caliphate and Obama sending more American troops back into Iraq it is probably better than even money that it will be cancelled altogether in the interests of national security."
True? In the spirit of Frederick Douglass, this is not a time to surrender. There will be fireworks. Declare your independence.
Newsdissector Danny Schechter blogs at Newsdissector.net and works on Mediachannel.org. His latest book is Madiba A-Z: The Many Faces of Nelson Mandela. (Madibabook.com)

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Electronic folk duo Foreign Fields have been on our radar for quite sometime, and, while we loved the group’s impromptu live EP release, Tuscaloosa, last year, we’ve been eagerly anticipating the followup to their 2012 full-length debut, Anywhere But Where I Am. The Nashville transplants have been hard at work on that forthcoming record, which has yet to receive a title or release date, and, while we’ll have to wait until sometime next year to hear it, we’re finally getting a taste in the form of a new single and music video, “Little Lover,” care of Paste. You can check out the Aaron Joseph-directed video below, find out more about Foreign Fields from our Bonnaroo Club Stage Band of the Day preview from earlier this year, and grab tickets to their Oct. 9 performance at Mercy Lounge for Communion Nashville here.
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Two years before a judge in the Ecuadorian Amazon handed Chevron a massive judgment for oil pollution, one of its executives pledged to “fight this case until hell freezes over and then fight it out on the ice.” So it’s fitting that, after more than two decades of litigation across three continents, Chevron could face its final reckoning over a $9.5 billion environmental lawsuit in Canada, where balmy summer days have started to carry an autumn chill.
By Adam Klasfeld of Courthouse News Service Amid low oil and natural-gas prices, Chevron reported a tough year at its annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday. Protesters outside headquarters said more troubles will lie ahead if the oil giant does not shift course on its approach to climate change and litigation with Ecuadoreans. Amazon Watch, a […]
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The liver receives the oxygen and nutrients it needs in blood that comes from two large blood vessels:
The portal vein provides about two thirds of the blood. This blood contains oxygen and many nutrients brought to the liver from the intestines for processing. The hepatic artery provides the remaining one third of blood. This oxygen-rich blood comes from the heart and provides the liver with about half of its oxygen supply. Receiving blood from two blood vessels helps protect the liver: If one of these blood vessels is damaged, the liver can often continue to function because it receives oxygen and nutrients from the other blood supply.
Blood leaves the liver through the hepatic veins. This blood is a mixture of blood from the hepatic artery and from the portal vein. The hepatic veins carry blood to the inferior vena cava—the largest vein in the body—which then carries blood from the abdomen and lower parts of the body to the right side of the heart.
Blood vessel (vascular) disorders of the liver usually result from inadequate blood flow—whether into or out of the liver. If the problem is blood flow out of the liver, blood backs up in the liver, causing congestion which can result in an enlarged liver. In either case, liver cells do not receive enough blood (called ischemia) and thus are deprived of oxygen and nutrients. In ischemic cholangiopathy, it is the bile ducts that do not receive enough blood.
Inadequate blood flow—into or out of the liver—may result from heart failure or disorders that make blood more likely to clot (clotting disorders). In clotting disorders, a clot may block the portal vein or a hepatic vein, slowing or blocking blood flow. Disorders with blockages in blood flow include
Budd-Chiari syndrome, which results when blood clots block blood flow from the liver
Portal vein thrombosis, which is a blockage or narrowing of the portal vein (the blood vessel that brings blood to the liver from the intestines) by a blood clot
Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (previously called veno-occlusive disease), which arises when very small blood vessels within the liver are blocked

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Daniel Clauw, MD, professor of anesthesiology at the University of Michigan, believes that CBD may have real benefits for people living with chronic pain. He cites a recent clinical trial from pharmaceutical company Zynerba (for which Dr. Clauw has consulted) that found that a CBD-derived topical drug provided pain relief to patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis.
One claim is that Hearst believed[dubious – discuss] that his extensive timber holdings were threatened by the invention of the decorticator which he feared would allow hemp to become a cheap substitute for the paper pulp used for newspaper. Historical research indicates this fear was unfounded because improvements of the decorticators in the 1930s – machines that separated the fibers from the hemp stem – could not make hemp fiber a cheaper substitute for fibers from other sources. Further, decorticators did not perform satisfactorily in commercial production.
I’m glad so many of you have been helped; I tried it upon recommendation from accupuncturist to help with anxiety & funny mood in the afternoon. The first night I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn’t get back to sleep, and had the most horrible constant headache for the 3 days after I took it (and I hadn’t had a headache in months). Also had the anxiety/funny mood all day long. And burning eyes.
Where do you buy CBD oils? You may have noticed that CBD products are everywhere these days. You can easily find CBD oil and other products online and in certain health food/vitamin stores or spas. To separate the highest quality products from the rest, look for one that has a certificate of analysis, or COA. This means that the manufacturer tests the product for contaminants, and it meets lab standards.
You don’t always want to believe the experts, trust me on this. In fact I’ve had certain issues often on over the years were natural alternatives were the key to natural healing. In fact, when dealing with a fracture many years ago, if you recall it took about six weeks to heal. Mine healed in four or less. Now getting back to the hemp oil, It actually helps with arthritis pain in my case. I’ve also noticed if I up my magnesium levels I have lesser of a chance of having a myoclonic seizure. If you really do your homework, you’ll find out but nutritional deficiencies cause a whole host of problems if not most of them. If we weren’t meant to have the plant, it wouldn’t be here as it serves a purpose
The Medterra tincture utilizes an extraction process that effectively separates plant material while filtering unnatural substances, optimizing the CBD concentration. It has also undergone third-party testing to ensure quality and consistency. Just so you may know, this oil is odorless and tasteless, allowing you to take using various ways including adding it to your food or dropping it under your tongue.
2. Exercise-Getting your body moving is what the doctor recommends for several reasons. Our bodies thrive and naturally work better when active. How do you get started if exercise is just not your thing? Starting small is a good way to incorporate exercise into your routine. Walking is a perfect way to start small. Team up with a friend for an after-work walk around the neighborhood. Eventually, you can increase the duration. Invest in a pedometer to monitor your steps and to motivate you to do more. Better yet, take your dog with you. He will happily remind you of your walking date every day. Soon you’ll find you feel better, look forward to walking and actually crave the activity.
Strava Coffee is a great option for those who are interested in having CBD in their cup of coffee. It may help those who tend to experience anxiety and jitters – as a simple cup of coffee may prevent such issues. The coffee beans are sourced from Columbia and are then shipped and roasted in Denver. After roasting, the beans are infused with hemp oil.
In short, the results of the survey (which were published in the Journal of Pain Research) showed that roughly 42% and 46% (respectively) of participants claimed they were able to use cannabis in place of traditional medical to effectively treat their specific medical ailment. So if you’re wondering how to know if you need CBD for pain, remember that you’re certainly not alone.
To clarify, high-CBD cannabis oil is non-psychoactive and apparently even more beneficial than high-THC cannabis oil. Cannabidiol is another cannabinoid in the cannabis plant, like the more well-known psychoactive cannabinoid THC, with significant research suggesting neuroprotectant, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-ischemic, antispasmodic, antipsychotic, and antibacterial properties, among others. Furthermore, cannabis oil is a type of extract from cannabis.
Topical solutions: Topical CBD products include lotions, salves and lip balms. They are meant to benefit skin, joint and muscle health, and work when they are absorbed into the skin and through the dermal layers. CBD patches are also available for topical delivery of the compound. This allows the cannabinoids to be delivered directly to your bloodstream.
The seeds are sown with grain drills or other conventional seeding equipment to a depth of 1.27 to 2.54 cm. Greater seeding depths result in increased weed competition. Nitrogen should not be placed with the seed, but phosphate may be tolerated. The soil should have available 89 to 135 kg/ha of nitrogen, 46 kg/ha phosphorus, 67 kg/ha potassium, and 17 kg/ha sulfur. Organic fertilizers such as manure are one of the best methods of weed control.
Other than the oil, CBDistillery also offers isolate powder. The powder is an excellent alternative you don’t like the idea of adding CBD oil into your drink or placing a couple of drops under your tongue. More specifically, the powder allows you to enjoy the benefits of CBD through vaping. You can also mix it with coconut oil and apply it topically on your body especially after strenuous activity.
In the Australian states of Tasmania, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, and most recently, South Australia, the state governments have issued licences to grow hemp for industrial use. The first to initiate modern research into the potential of cannabis was the state of Tasmania, which pioneered the licensing of hemp during the early 1990s. The state of Victoria was an early adopter in 1998, and has reissued the regulation in 2008.
In the UK, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs treats hemp as a purely non-food crop, but with proper licensing and proof of less than 0.2% THC concentration, hemp seeds can be imported for sowing or for sale as a food or food ingredient. In the U.S., imported hemp can be used legally in food products and, as of 2000, was typically sold in health food stores or through mail order.
Hemp can be used as a "mop crop" to clear impurities out of wastewater, such as sewage effluent, excessive phosphorus from chicken litter, or other unwanted substances or chemicals. Additionally, hemp is being used to clean contaminants at the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site, by way of a process which is known as phytoremediation—the process of clearing radioisotopes and a variety of other toxins from the soil, water, and air.
CBDistillery CBD oil rank high when it comes to effectiveness. Users say it works well and fast. It is essential to note here that if you’re taking the oil for anxiety of relaxation, you’re better off with a lower dosage. However, if you want to alleviate pain, a large bottle you will be the best option. Why? A 1000mg bottle, for instance, has 6.77% CBD while the 5,000mg on has a generous 19.03% CBD dose as per the product’s label.
Hemp is possibly one of the earliest plants to be cultivated. An archeological site in the Oki Islands near Japan contained cannabis achenes from about 8000 BC, probably signifying use of the plant. Hemp use archaeologically dates back to the Neolithic Age in China, with hemp fiber imprints found on Yangshao culture pottery dating from the 5th millennium BC. The Chinese later used hemp to make clothes, shoes, ropes, and an early form of paper. The classical Greek historian Herodotus (ca. 480 BC) reported that the inhabitants of Scythia would often inhale the vapors of hemp-seed smoke, both as ritual and for their own pleasurable recreation.
You can get high off hemp the government is lying I have proof in the year 1919 a selectively breed of hemp started floating around. Today this hemp is known as my duckfoot. On average the plant test about 5%. I have photographic evidence and seed evidence and stock evidence proving that the plant is hemp. You can get high off hemp just not the stuff the government wants you to have
Francesca Fusco, MD, a dermatologist based in New York City, recently told Health that CBD oil is a rich source of fatty acids and other skin-healthy nutrients, and that it may improve hydration and minimize moisture loss. A few studies have also suggested that CBD oil may inhibit the growth of acne, although this hypothesis has only been tested in laboratory cell cultures—not in actual humans.

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There are two phase 1 and 2 clinical trials reporting about a new PSMA targeting alpha emitting investigational radiation treatment. The trials are evaluating Ac-225-PSMA-617.
The first trial evaluated a cohort of men with end-stage (meaning they have failed many other treatments and had a life expectancy of 2 to 4 months) with advanced prostate cancer.
The trial report by Kratchowil et al. indicated that 40 men received three cycles of this treatment at the University of Heidelberg in two-month intervals. They reported the following results:
1- Eleven (11) men did not complete three cycles, - five (5) discontinued due to non-response; four (4) stopped due to xerostomia (dry mouth), and two (2) did not survive eight (8) weeks.
2- There were thirty-eight (38) surviving men with 87% experiencing some PSA decline; 63% had a PSA decline greater than 50%; tumor control lasted a median of nine (9) months; five (5) men had a response lasting more than two (2) years.
For comparison purposes prior therapies with abiraterone lasted ten (10.0) months, docetaxel lasted for six and one half (6.5) months, enzalutamide for six and one half (6.5) months, and cabazitaxel for six (6.0) months.
Since the subject men were end-stage these outcomes are very impressive.
In the other early trial which was reported by Sathekge et al., seventeen (17) men who were chemotherapy-naive with metastatic prostate cancer were treated with Ac-225-PSMA-617 in South Africa.
Most of the men had three (3) treatment cycles (every two months). Subsequent doses were lowered to control side effects. PSA and metastatic activity were tracked using Ga-68-PSMA-617 PET scans. They found that:
1- Sixteen (16) men responded to treatment
2- In fourteen (14) men, PSA declined by over 90%
3- In seven (7) men, PSA became undetectable after two (2) or three (3) treatments
4- Fifteen (15) men had greater than 50% regression of their metastases
5- Eleven (11) men had a complete resolution of their metastases
6- Xerostomia (dry mouth) occurred in all of the subjects, but it was not severe (all Grade 1 or 2)
7- Grade 3 anemia occurred in one (1) man who had extensive bone marrow metastases
8- Grade 4 renal toxicity occurred in one (1) man with pre-existing Grade 3 renal failure
9- Men reported a significant reduction in their bone pain
This study suggests that the investigational treatment Ac-225-PSMA-617 can be beneficial in men who have not been heavily pre-treated. It also demonstrates that the side effect, xerostomia (dry mouth) can be mitigated by reducing the subsequent doses and that for most patients, side effects are not severe enough to stop treatment.
We have no way to compare this investigational treatment to the already approved beta radiation treatment Xofigo, or to the experimental therapy Lu-177 PSMA which is already in phase 3 clinical trials in the United States. The possible advantage of the two PSMA treatments might be that Xofigo only targets cancer in bones, while the two PSMA treatments attack prostate cancer in both bone and soft tissue.
We now await the phase 3 clinical trials for Ac-225-PSMA-617.
Joel T. Nowak, MA, MSW wrote this Post. Joel is the CEO/Executive Director of Cancer ABCs. He is a Cancer Thriver diagnosed with five primary cancers - Thyroid, Metastatic Prostate, Renal, Melanoma, and the rare cancer Appendiceal cancer.


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I like to participate in life rather than be a spectator. Music, dancing, theatre, travelling, food, cycling and walking are some of my passions. Writing is an enjoyable pastime that allows me to share my experiences.
Madam Chai's is located in Regent Place Sydney and is great for tasty flavours and casual dining. The restaurant is small, nicely decorated and very clean. The constant stream of customers gives it a happy atmosphere.
The food is freshly prepared and served with a smile. The menu can be seen on Menulog as they also offer a takeaway service. The satay sticks were great value at $3.80 for two and had a generous amount of juicy flavoursome meat served with a lightly spiced peanut sauce.
The Hainan chicken was also a good lunch choice with a crispy skin on the succulent chicken and the rice was filing. There is plenty of vegetarian-friendly food available, and they are accessible for those with mobility issues but it can be quite crowded at times. Cash and cards are accepted and they are not licensed so you will have to make do with a Malaysian coffee, milo and ice, tea or a soft drink.

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Google entered the true wireless earbuds space with the launch of the Google Pixel Buds back in 2020 and in mid-2021, the company followed it up with the launch of a budget-friendly, Google Pixel Buds A-Series, which was also launched in India.
Now, it looks like Google is working on a “Pro” model of the Google Pixel Buds, which could rival the likes of Apple AirPods Pro, Sony WF-1000XM4, and much more. The popularity of the true wireless earbuds has been growing rapidly over the past couple of years and Google certainly wants to set its foot in the big league with the Google Pixel Buds Pro in the premium segment.
Google Pixel Buds Pro Might Support Spatial Audio and Head Tracking
According to the tipster, Jon Prosser, Google is now prepping to launch the Google Pixel Buds Pro. As per him, the Buds Pro are coming soon and he has also tipped the colour options of the audio product. The Pixel Buds Pro is said to come in four colour options 一 Real Red, Carbon, Limoncello, Fog.
Google Pixel Buds Pro coming 🔜
Real Red, Carbon, Limoncello, Fog
— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) May 3, 2022
While we haven’t heard about this particular product in the past, some of the code in the Android 13 hints at a couple of features including spatial audio and head tracking support in Android 13. In another tweet, Mishaal Rahman says Google is already working on spatial audio as well as head tracking support in Android 13 and Google has kept secret around the head tracking. Also, there’s Bluetooth Low Energy audio support in Android now 一 the rumoured Google Pixel Buds Pro take advantage of all of these features.
Google working on something in Android isn't a guarantee it'll show up in a Google product…but it's almost never a bad bet to make.
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) May 3, 2022
It is worth mentioning that, as of now, since the details around the Buds Pro ars scare now, we are just joining the dots here and t is not guaranteed that all these features will arrive on a Google product. However, going by the moniker, the Pixel Buds Pro will likely come with support for active noise cancellation and support for spatial audio support. More details on the same could surface in the coming days.


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Uh-Oh, It’s That Time Of Year Again: Girl Scout Cookie Season!
Sure, Girl Scout cookies aren’t the healthiest snacks around, but sometimes you do decide that there’s no way to avoid indulging in these seasonal, nostalgic treats
Savannah Smiles is the winner! You can indulge in five cookies for a reasonable 150 calories. Runner Up: Trefoils cookies at 5 cookies for 160 calories.
All Girl Scout cookies have fewer than 200 calories per serving. Thus, the most pressing question to ask yourself when you see those sweet eyes looking up at you to see if you’ll buy a box isn’t how many calories for how many cookies, it’s how many cookies are you likely to eat?

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As India has celebrated the 72nd Republic Day, it is also a preparation for another important milestone. Great hopes had been placed on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) after the pandemic effect of Covid 19, where after the GST implementation has provided freedom to Indian citizens from the tyranny of multiple levies and tax rates. This tax combined almost all state and central indirect taxes into a single category, creating a single market in the country.
The Practice of GST at International Level
- The main objective of implementing the GST regime in France was to prevent tax evasion which was prevalent in the country due to high tax rates.
- The European Union adopted a system to replace the turnover tax with the aim of generating revenue on goods of general consumption.
- The GST was implemented as a federal tax which was collected by the Centre and distributed to the states in Australia.
- In China, the tax system only applies to the provision of goods, repair, replacement and processing services.
- Countries like Singapore and New Zealand tax charges almost everything at the same rate.
- Indonesia has five positive rates, one zero rate and more than 30 categories of discounts.
How Indian GST Implementation Differs from other Countries?
The structure of tax in India is different from other countries because it is payable at the end of consumption. Typically, tax is collected on value-added goods and services at each point of the supply chain.
Being a union of states, India follows a dual tax structure i.e. separate tax schemes for the centre and states and the same will be applicable for GST governance. Also, while rates in other countries are around 15% to 20%, India’s rates are approx 5% to 28% lower than other countries.
Lessons of GST Implementation from Other Countries
Listed below is GST implementation lesson, India learnt from other countries for:-
New regime of tax (GST) has brought with it great concern in terms of its implementation. Even in the between of all the unpredictability & challenges, there is a belief that in the long term it will promote higher GDP growth and profit as a wider tax base.
As per GST tax rates, about 50% of goods fall under the 18% tax rate. In the earlier indirect tax regime, for many items, excise and state VAT and all other taxes increased by more than 25%. Therefore, many of the prices of manufactured goods should fall under GST.
Under GST for all goods and services, manufacturers can ITC. This means that at the time of paying the tax on the output, manufacturers can reduce the taxes they have already paid on the input.
In the earlier regime, many taxes such as CST, entry tax, octroi and many cesses were not feasible. This resulted in a wider impact of taxes. Removing the cascading effect under GST should also help in reducing prices.
Another lesson learned from Malaysia is that businesses need to start with the implementation process to be GST-ready. It is necessary for businesses to undergo radical changes to adapt to the complex GST regime.
High Tax Rates
GST rates are typically between 16% & 20 % worldwide. Lower rates can help reduce tax evasion rates in the economy in the long term.
GST Implementations Considers MSMEs and Large Organizations Equally
The Indian GST considers MSMEs and large organizations equivalent & has a very low (Rs 20 lakh) exemption limit without any tax discrimination. But the large corporations have the resources to invest, change their systems and get ready for GST, this will be challenging for MSMEs provided the limited resources.
It also must be remembered that Malaysia suffered comprehensive unrest and street protests by small and medium businesses in Kuala Lumpur for a few months after implementation even though they enjoyed simpler systemic requirements and much higher exemption limits than India.
GST on Liquor
Liquor is being kept outside GST for human consumption, with each state free to set its own rates. These regions account for about 40% of the state’s revenue. However, post-GST, they are taxed at 18%
Input Tax Credit Payment
GST implementation of Malaysia revealed that timely payment of ITC refund is mandatory. Until the necessary technology infrastructure is established, it can take months to return tax credits, which can lead to cash flow problems for all links in the supply chain.
The ITC will be available in India only if the supplier has filed his GST return. If the supplier delays or files an incorrect return it will delay the input credit & blocks the funds. Thus organizations will need more working capital resulting in increased costs.
Dual GST Complications
Most countries have implemented the model GST, which has all indirect taxes under one. India has implemented dual GST with separate central and state component.
The administration of the dual GST model is the biggest challenge facing India. India should follow both in applying the law in developing countries and successful administrative strategies of developed countries like Singapore. Proper audit planning (to reduce the difference between the taxpayer’s reported and actual statutory tax liability) is needed to cover various economic activities and a large diversity of taxpayers, as done by Singapore and Malaysia.
However, India follows the electronic e-filling and invoice matching system, which made it difficult to avoid taxes. However, the collusion of business partners in the distribution chain can lead to tax evasion. Regular audits are necessary for the implementation of India’s GST. In addition, adequate training is required for both taxpayers and promoters.
The government should ensure that they have a sufficient number of experienced tax agents to handle the grievances of the taxpayer and the exporters and other taxpayers should be well prepared for timely refunds so that they do not face cash flow problems. Kindly associate with the Corpbiz expert to know more about the post GST implementation
Read our article:CBIC: Extension of deadline for GST Return Filing FY 2019-20

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Richmond, Virginia is home to many unique railroading artifacts. One of the most interesting - yet overlooked ones is the C&O viaduct of Richmond. One of the longest in the United States, it spans... (more)
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One of the most awaited supercars is no doubt the 2016 NSX (or Acura NSX, depending on the market). The NSX has been up and down so many times, that at some point we had no idea what to believe anymore, but once the 2012 NSX Concept was unveiled it became pretty clear that the company was serious about getting the name back on the market.
It looks like people were very impressed by the NSX, as Honda has received an unprecedented demand for the supercar. This made the company to open a pre-order bank for the NSX and any customer depositing a total of £5,000 ($7,600 at the current exchange rates) can be among the first customers to get it. Not until 2015, unfortunately.
Honda already received a total of 25 deposits for the NSX, so maybe it will rethink its decision of offering the NSX as a limited edition.
Hit the jump to read Honda’s press release.
The production version of the NSX will be powered by a mid-mounted, direct-injected V-6 engine mated to Honda’s Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) system. It will also utilize a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit with a bilateral torque adjustable control system, so the new hybrid all-wheel-drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering.
Rumors suggest the NSX will deliver a total of 400 horsepower and will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds.
The NSX will debut sometime in 2015 and will carry a price tag of more than $150,000.
The new NSX is already receiving unprecedented demand, so much so that Honda (UK) has opened a pre-order bank for the hotly anticipated supercar. For a deposit of £5,000 potential owners can be among the first in the UK to get behind the wheel of the brand new NSX when it hits showrooms in 2015.
Phil Crossman, Managing Director, Honda (UK), commented; “We are really pleased with the interest we’ve already seen for the new NSX. We are still two years away from the launch of the car and yet we’ve received over 20 deposits and that’s before we’ve even announced prices or seen the final production car. With this process in place we are confident demand will remain strong and early hand raisers can now visit any Honda dealership in the UK and place a deposit.”
The dynamically-styled NSX Concept was first unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in 2012 giving an indication of the design of the next great performance vehicle from Honda.
The NSX Concept features a low and wide stance with dynamic proportions highlighted by clean, modern and simple surfacing, and edgy details that communicate supercar attitude. While the interior package boasts outstanding visibility, a strong driving position, and an intuitive “Simple Sports Interface” that minimises interior clutter, allowing the driver to focus on the driving experience. Consistent with the spirit of the original NSX, Honda’s designers have strived to deliver synergy between man and machine.
The new NSX will aim to deliver a new sports car experience that combines supercar dynamic capabilities with advanced environmental performance. The NSX will be powered by a mid-mounted, direct-injected V6 engine mated to Honda’s Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) system. It will also utilise a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit with a bilateral torque adjustable control system so the new hybrid all-wheel-drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering, which Honda anticipates will deliver handling performance unmatched by previous AWD systems.
The new NSX is being developed by a global R&D team led by designers and engineers at Honda R&D Americas, Inc. located in Los Angeles, California, and Raymond, Ohio. The new NSX will also be manufactured at a new production facility in central Ohio.
The news of a pre-order bank follows in the footsteps of the previous NSX which saw 25 pre-orders being taken a year ahead of its UK launch. The first generation NSX was launched in 1990 and spent 15 years in production selling 18,000 units globally with 290 being sold to customers in the UK.
Honda has created a brand new page on the official UK website www.honda.co.uk/nsx to highlight all the exciting NSX news as it’s announced.


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DENVER (CBS.MW) - Against a backdrop of fading gold demand, the melding of the world's largest precious metal miners took a giant step forward with Denver-based Newmont Mining's intended purchase of Canada's Franco-Nevada and Australia's Normandy Mining.
Newmont's NEM, +1.64% bold move would create the world's largest gold producer and the largest holder of gold reserves. It follows Barrick Gold's ABX, +1.68% move earlier this year to buy Homestake Mining HM a North American transaction that will close at year's end.
For most ordinary investors, a gold merger of such size - creating "the gold standard of the 21st century," according to Newmont CEO Wayne Murdy -- is of little interest. Individuals, and frankly, institutions, have their eyes trained on the Nasdaq's autumn rally, one that mutual fund managers desperately hope will rescue them from a year of red ink.
Still, this triple gold combination is worth $4.4 billion in cash and stock and gives Newmont, America's largest producer, 22 mines in five continents. The new company's stock market capitalization would be somewhere in the $8 billion range. Newmont's bid for cash-rich Franco-Nevada (FN) and for Normandy, Australia's largest miner of the yellow metal, also throws a spotlight on other gold companies that have yet to combine forces.
Newmont's Murdy on Wednesday morning also emphasized that he would unwind Normandy's (NDY) hedged portfolio of forward gold sales as fast as he can. Newmont is an unhedged producer of gold - it sells gold at spot-gold prices. The company does not use derivatives, forward sales or other instruments to lock in higher prices for the metal, all of them practices said to depress the price of gold. See metals report.
"This deal creates a company that affords investors exposure to a rising gold price, which is something that some of the competition neither believes is a possibility nor wishes to see occur," said Robert Bishop of Gold Mining Stock Report. "Normandy's hedge book will be closed out and the result will be the world's largest, and critically, unhedged gold producer."
The world's biggest gold producers are hampered by a stubbornly sluggish gold price, one that has mostly ignored the Sept. 11 terrorism to trade at $278 an ounce. That's only about $25 from a two-decade or so low. Analysts generally see giant mergers effectively lowering the costs of mining and marketing gold to finicky customers, especially in India and Asia, where consumers have been reluctant to pay more than $300 an ounce for the metal.
The World Gold Council said this week that demand for the metal fell 7 percent in the third quarter as the terrorist acts hampered jewelry buying. The only two silver linings in the council's regular report were that investment demand for the metal increased 17 percent and that sales of gold coins rose sharply in the United States.
The debate over whether gold's prospects are more tied to jewelry demand or investment demand is one that divides even the professionals. The gold council, for one, is backing a multi-million-dollar marketing campaign that pushes gold as a hip metal for fashion-conscious consumers.
Even the chairman and chief executive of South Africa's Anglogold Ltd. AU, +3.06% the world's largest gold producer at present, is pushing gold's aesthetic qualities. Bobby Godsell, speaking in Sydney before his company's bid for Normandy was trumped by Newmont, said gold has become "disaster-delinked," as reported by Dow Jones.
Godsell, like many mining executives, favors the beauty angle over the investment angle, saying that gold is just as pretty, and far cheaper, than the platinum group metals. Of course, this is an executive who just the other day was telling reporters his bid for Normandy in Australia was fairly valued. Plus, Anglogold is a notorious user of hedges in its forward sales of gold. Now, Newmont has come along and offered 21 percent more than Anglogold for Normandy.
Mitsui gold analyst Andy Smith in London told me Wednesday that gold executives such as Godsell may be just as clueless as the rest of us on what it will take for gold to become a superior investment. "If gold companies want to be seen as producing fast food, not safe havens, then their share rating should reflect it," Smith said.
Gold has "tremendous upside potential," Murdy of Newmont said Wednesday. "We feel it is going to turn." He sees a "substantial gold price rise."
Pierre Lassonde, the co-CEO of Franco-Nevada, pointed out Wednesday that his royalty-based company has not hedged its gold price for 18 years. "We believe that over the next three years our non-hedging philopshy will produce tremendous benefits for our shareholders."
If fewer large producers sell forward their production, more gold will stay out of the investment market, Lassonde said. He estimated that every 300 tons of gold kept out of the market will result in a $20-per-ounce higher gold price. That kind of rise in the metal's price would equal about $162 million of additional cash earnings for the new company, said Newmont's Murdy.
Murdy on Wednesday in his company's conference call to investors pointed to Gold Fields Ltd. GOLD, +1.54% of South Africa as another large, unhedged producer of gold. Gold Fields, the third largest gold mining company at present, was seen earlier this year as a merger candidate for Anglogold.
A merger last year between Gold Fields and Franco-Nevada was scuttled because of regulatory challenges in South Africa. Anglogold, through parent Anglo-American, owns about 17 percent of Gold Fields.
Gold Fields' Cheryl Martin, vice president of North American investor relations for the South African company, said of the Newmont deal, "They will be a powerhouse (and it) should be good for the gold price."
Dave Skarica, editor of Toronto newsletter Addicted to Profits, said, "There are two times when mergers occur in an industry. First is when that industry is booming, and in greed and stupidity outlandish prices are paid. Second is when you have to merge just to survive. (It) looks as if that is occurring in the gold market at the moment."
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Chipper's Club Restaurant Opens this Month
ROSWELL CAN BOAST THAT IN THE LAST YEAR, 10+ new restaurants have opened within its borders - yet our favorites are the ones born from the dreams of local individuals who have spent most of their lives here. There is a subtle underlying mission with these entrepreneurs, an intangible, ever-present drive to improve this community through their efforts. When we heard Chipper Gronholm - a well-known, successful local real estate professional with a long resume of community involvement - was opening a new restaurant in a familiar old building, we were thrilled.
The attention-hungry white building on Atlanta Street in the heart of Historic Roswell has been sitting empty since the previous restaurant - Fish Camp - closed its doors. Right now it’s a hub of activity as the team finalizes the many details prior to a soft opening on July 5. The interior of the restaurant has a comforting modern farmhouse look, which is both relaxed and sophisticated. The butcher block tables in bamboo wood tones collaborate with this motif by providing a light, natural feel to the space.
A Roswell native, and graduate of Roswell High School, Chipper had always dreamed of opening a small and casual restaurant, which would offer guests a refined and polished dining experience, yet be hosted in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. In other words, a place where discerning diners enjoy prettily presented, delicious meals with quality ingredients enjoyed ‘come as you are.’ When the opportunity arrived to open a restaurant in this location, Chipper went into action, finding local partners to help put practical application to his vision.
The building renovation has been intense, but locals will be quite pleased with the makeover. Carl Thompson and his wife, Destiny, jumped at the chance to partner up and formulated a deliberate plan to create an atmosphere where everybody can feel ‘at home.’ The couple has over 30 years of restaurant and hospitality experience. Carl’s passion for connecting with people and Destiny’s flare for customer service combine beautifully. This duo adds customer - centric critical skillsets to the ownership team, which is critical to a restaurant’s success.
Executive Chef Mike Gambini had 18 years of cooking and executive experience when he was snatched by Chipper’s to conceptualize the menu and create delicious comfort food locals will crave. Early in his culinary education, he traveled throughout the Southeast and California, as well as extensively in Mexico, where he perfected his techniques and his personal culinary style which fuses southern flavors with spices and worldly influences. Chef Mike’s menu features grilled, simple dishes, contemporary and southern sides and breaded items. We can’t wait to taste his version of Shrimp & Grits -several restaurants in Roswell offer this item, but each exhibits its chef’s distinct style. This dish incorporates fresh, local Georgia shrimp, corn, okra, bell peppers and caramelized onions, and its kick results from a special, Louisiana-style sauce.
When Chipper’s opens on July 6 - with live music on the shaded patio - one of the first items we will sample will be the fried green tomatoes, as these, too, can be prepared in a variety of ways depending on a chef’s personality and perspective. The green tomatoes are sourced locally, fried, topped with a sweet and spicy apricot and habanero jelly and finished with sprinkled goat cheese. Yum!
Chipper tells us, “Our goal with this place is to create an experience of local, old-school dining with a menu featuring traditional standbys - like club sandwiches, burgers and fries, as well as new and exciting dishes. Every person who walks in our door will feel like he or she is part of our family. Our smiling servers and professional staff will ensure Chipper’s becomes a ‘go-to’ place for local families and friends to gather.”
Chipper, Carl, Destiny and Chef Mike are united in their primary objective for the new place: to create a welcoming and warm atmosphere where families and friends can relax and enjoy delicious food among lots of familiar faces. Chipper’s Club 659 Atlanta Street Roswell, GA 30075 www.chippersclub.com


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The girls had a showcase for their third mini album 'Color TV', and during the event, Wassup were asked about Nada and other former members Jinju and Dain. Sujin said, "We talked a lot, and we respect their opinions. I hope unni does well." Jiae said, "I feel like it would have been better if we were together, but we're going to work harder so we don't feel their empty space."
Woojoo said, "I was sad. It'd be a lie to say I didn't feel uncomfortable." She teared up as she said this, and the other members also started tearing up. Nari added, "We do feel their absence, but we respect their opinions. I think as dongsaengs, we miss the unnis' presences."
Wassup are releasing their full MV for "Color TV" on April 13 at noon KST. Check out the MV teaser here if you missed it.
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16 October 2012: World Food Day
The German emergency relief organization Welthungerhilfe supports people all over the world by helping them to help themselves. One focus of its work is on projects aimed at bringing about lasting improvements in food supply. October 15, 2012
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe has been in existence for 50 years now. Since its foundation in 1962, this independent and private aid agency in the field of development cooperation has provided nearly 2.5 billion euros in funding for more than 6,800 projects in 70 countries — in its fight for a world without famine or poverty. The spectrum of the organization’s work extends from swift disaster relief to reconstruction and longer-term projects. Working in tandem with partner organizations at the local level, Welthungerhilfe’s goal is to help people to help themselves and lead a self-determined and dignified life.
Take for instance the Nepalese mountain farmers in the Himalayan village community of Korak, who belong to an ethnic minority. Their knowledge of how to utilize natural resources sustainably has been lost as a result of civil war and social marginalization. What is more, severe monsoon rains and droughts are on the increase, with devastating consequences for harvests. Since November 2011, however, the tide has begun to turn: in nine communities, Welthungerhilfe and its local partners have started to work together with the population. For the first time, the people in Korak feel that they are being taken seriously. Never before have they ever had any say in things – but now their needs are being identified for a village development plan. The People’s Forum, which represents all sections of the population, was established as the project’s umbrella organization. This has meanwhile given rise to more than 40 different initiatives in the areas of road building, sustainable forest use and reforestation, irrigation, integrated agriculture and marketing as a source of income. The training and education programmes are tailor-made for the people in Korak.
Another example is the famine crisis in the Horn Of Africa, which in 2011 provoked a tremendous willingness to help in Germany. “For East Africa alone, we received donations of 17 million euros, not only to provide acute survival relief but also to lay the foundations for long-term improvements in food supply”, reports Wolfgang Jamann, chairman of Welthungerhilfe. Around eight million people in the region continue to rely on emergency aid as a result of drought, crop failures and high food prices, not to mention the tense security situation.

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Mild tremors were felt in Andaman islands in the early hours of Wednesday morning after an earthquake of 4.5 magnitude was reported in North North West of Bamboo Flat, according to United States Geological Survey.
Chennai earthquake: According to USGS, the epicentre was 10 km below sea level and the quake struck at 1.30 am, about 609 km away from Chennai. Light tremors were also felt in Chennai where people took to social media to report the quake.
The quake triggered landslides in some areas, but Iranian authorities said rescue teams had access to all towns and villages. The head of Iran's Red Crescent Society, Mahmoud Mohammadi Nasab, told TV that there were no fatalities.
A similar 1924 explosion threw pulverised rock, ash and steam as high as nine kilometers into the sky, for a couple of weeks. Kilauea has been continuously erupting since 1983 and is one of five volcanoes that make up the Big Island.
At least 140 people were killed and 860 others injured in a 7.2 earthquake along along Iran-Iraq border, reports The Associated Press. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a phone call with the Interior Ministry emphasized the need for maximum effort from officials.
A strong earthquake rocked North India, including parts of the national capital region. Initial report say the epicentre of the earthquake was in north Afghanistan and has been clocked at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
A magnitude 8.3 earthquake hit off northern Chile on Wednesday night, causing buildings to sway in the capital of Santiago and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the Andean nation's entire Pacific coast.
Kutch, Feb 24 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli visited Gujarat’s Bhuj area, which was devastated by a massive earthquake in 2001, to take lessons on rehabilitation of earthquake victims. Oli, along with his wife Radhika Shakya, and Nepali delegates reviewed the reconstruction work undertaken by authorities in Bhuj, adding that soon he will start reconstruction of Nepal.
Imphal, Jan 08 (ANI): Expert team of Professors from IIT-Roorkee reached Imphal in Manipur to check the buildings that were damaged in the recent earthquake. Almost 513 buildings and structures were reportedly damaged across Manipur when a powerful 6.8 magnitude pre-dawn earthquake struck the state. The earthquake resulted in huge loss of life and property. A senior official of the state Public Works Department (PWD) said that the visiting experts’ team would also assess other areas of the state and visit damaged structures.

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Qatar faces up to World Cup challenges
That question is not normally heard at lunchtime in Islamic Qatar but the drinks flowed freely while FIFA's inspection team toured Doha this week to evaluate the country's chances of hosting the 2022 World Cup.
The tiny Gulf Arab state is eager to display a liberal and welcoming image to inspectors and media, though its $4 billion bid for the tournament has been dismissed by many as unrealistic given its conservative social mores and lack of football culture.
While it has become more Westernized in recent years, it is still a relatively closed Islamic nation with most Qatari women covered head-to-toe in long, black abayas.
The sale of alcohol - as well as the often rowdy behaviour of World Cup fans from around the world - present significant challenges in an Islamic country where public drunkenness is prohibited.
"Qatar is a country with a conservative culture, however we are also a country that respects its guests and visitors," said bid communications director Nasser Al Khater. "We will have dedicated zones where alcohol will be served."
Still, doubts linger over whether Qatar can handle an influx of about 400,000 fans, many on a tight budget.
"The problem is that you have nothing low-end here. This is not a cheap place for tourists. Everything is five star," one expat resident of Doha said.
"Where are they going to put all of these people?"
Qatar, which currently has about 50,000 hotel rooms, will need 60,000 to meet the requirements of world football's governing body FIFA. Bid leaders have promised 95,000 rooms would be available by 2022.
Hosting a World Cup would require capacity for 32 teams, their travelling fans and a huge media presence.
Qatar has launched a massive spending programme in recent years to build infrastructure needed to accommodate its rapidly expanding population, now estimated at 1.6 million. Much of the capital city Doha resembles a construction site.
Plans are in place to complete a metro system connecting every stadium by 2017, with each stadium no further than one hour apart, according to bid leaders.
If Qatar wins the right to host the event it would be the first major global sporting event staged in the Middle East.
"From a commercial point of view it would do very well here because of the time zones. The biggest spectator audience comes from Europe, South America and Asia," said Steven Humphrey, head of construction consultancy Davis Langdon's Qatar office.
"The issue is the heat."
Ferocious summer temperatures that can soar to above 50 degrees Celsius are likely to deter some visiting fans, but organizers say they have already tackled the issue by constructing climate-controlled, zero-carbon emitting stadiums.
And for the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas, money is no object. The country's economy is expected to grow by 16 percent this year.
"The biggest thing is that there is so much to be done," Humphrey said. "Money is not an issue. Getting a plan in place is an issue."