SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Exports out of Singapore recorded the first rise in nine months in December, defying forecasts and reinforcing expectations of a modest recovery after a volatile year dominated by the U.S.-China trade war.
Although shipments of electronics continued to plunge, economists said the rollout of 5G telecom networks and new technologies such as the internet of things would support fresh demand.
The December figures for the city-state echo the improvement in the performance of other Asian countries in recent weeks. China and Indonesia both recorded their first expansion in overseas shipments after a months-long decline.
In Singapore, exports of gold, pharmaceuticals and specialized machinery did especially well in December. The Southeast Asian country, whose trade is more than three times gross domestic product, said that in total, non-oil domestic exports rose 2.4% last month. Economists had expected the data to show a slight decline.
Shipments to most major export markets increased, with those to China growing by 9.8% from a year ago and those to the U.S. by 8.5%, trade agency Enterprise Singapore said.
However, exports of electronics continued to weaken, dropping 21.3% year on year in December, after a 23.3% contraction in the previous month.
Singapore reports non-oil domestic exports to provide a better gauge of economic activity within its borders. This is because prices of refined oil products tend to be volatile while total exports include goods that are shipped through its container port.
Before December's uptick, exports had contracted for nine consecutive months.
On a month-on-month seasonally adjusted basis, non-oil domestic exports increased by 1.1% in December to S$14.3 billion ($10.6 billion), extending the previous month's 5.8% growth.
Irvin Seah, a senior economist at DBS, said December's showing "provided a glimmer of hope" that exports will grow this year despite the still-uncertain external environment.
Exports shrank 9.2% last year, United Overseas Bank estimates, the biggest contraction since 2009, as the trade war between the U.S. and China combined with flailing demand for electronics to sap trade.
Although the two countries have signed off on the first phase of a trade deal, economists are not convinced the standoff is over. Tariffs remain on $360 billion worth of Chinese exports to the U.S., and that will continue to weigh on global trade flows, Seah said.
Still, electronics could fare better, as countries begin rolling out 5G telecom networks, creating new demand for parts and components. The broader use of new technologies such as internet of things, artificial intelligence and driverless vehicles could also provide some impetus in coming quarters, according to Seah.
Maybank Kim Eng was more bullish about prospects for manufacturing and trade in Singapore. The brokerage noted that fixed asset investment commitments, covering incremental capital investment in facilities, equipment and machinery, rose to a seven-year high of S$15.2 billion last year from S$10.9 billion 2018, boosted by chemicals and electronics.
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LOS ANGELES — J.C. Penney’s love affair with contemporary Los Angeles designers just got hotter.
Seven months after signing an exclusive distribution pact with Bisou Bisou, the retailer is expected to announce today that it has inked a similar deal with BCBG Max Azria Group’s Parallel division.
In the same vein, J.C. Penney will be the sole retailer carrying Parallel, which begins shipping Aug. 15 to about 400 doors, or about 40 percent of Penney’s stores, as well as to the company’s Web site and upcoming catalogs.
What’s different is that Azria, BCBG’s founder and chief executive, will not only oversee the design and merchandising of the collection, but also its sourcing and manufacturing. He has already beefed up his staff by 12 employees to around 30 in the last month.
“This is all about bringing the customer affordable fashion with more styling, and Parallel represents the perfect alignment with our contemporary offering,” said Vanessa Castagna, chairman and chief executive officer of J.C. Penney stores, catalog and Internet.
Azria, whose relationship began with Penney about four years ago when he started offering private label services for the retailer’s Mixit line, said the deal helps him better manage his firm’s portfolio of brands, which include BCBG, To the Max, and Hervé Leger.
“This is a simplification of our jobs —it’s a consolidation of the brand in a precise direction that doesn’t cannibalize other brands,” said Azria.
For Penney, the move is in direct step with its turnaround strategy begun five years ago to reposition the 101–year-oldchain of 1,049 stores into a hub of easy-on-the-eyes-and-wallet fashions focused on rapid turnover. Its Mixit private label line, begun seven years ago, has recently been updated, and in February it added Clio, a Los-Angeles-based line that used to sell at May Department Stores Inc. in its 1,200 to 2,400-square-foot contemporary departments. Penney continues to have ongoing conversations with others in the market, Castagna said. Chatter in the industry has pointed to Oscar de la Renta as another potential partnership.
“We’re very serious about getting attention from the customer and we’re only here to offer brands that customers will respond to — we don’t have time to offer brands that don’t work,” Castagna said.To date, Bisou Bisou has “definitely met expectations” since it bowed in February, she said. A mix of customers have responded to it, from age 18 to 80, and the company has taken notes on how the sizing, fit and styles are resonating with shoppers. Promotions also have stoked sales. Shoppers visiting the Penney’s Web site, which now lists a contemporary category, can pick up Bisou Bisou rip-stop cargo pants or wide-waistband jeans for $29.99 each, down from $44, and a lined lace cami for $19.99, down from $30.
The chain’s transformation has been a work in progress. Comparable department store sales returned to positive territory for the months of May and June after a bumpy start to 2003, with increases of 3.2 percent and 0.1 percent, respectively. Penney’s expects July comparable department store sales and catalog- Internet sales to register flat sales or asmall increase, while comps at its Eckerd drugstore chain should be down slightly.
But the retailer trimmed its second-quarter guidance, saying operating profits for Eckerd are trending below year-ago levels. It now expects to report a second-quarter operating loss per share about equal to last year’s loss of $6 million, or 5 cents a share. In May, the company estimated second-quarter earnings of “about zero” cents a share.
With this new venture, Penney will initially focus distribution at its top-producing stores, mostly found on the West and East Coasts and in Florida, displaying the line in 300-to-500-square-foot shops with matching fixtures (compared with Bisou Bisou’s 450-to-700-square-foot shops). Also drawing attention to the launch is a marketing campaign hitting newspaper inserts in August along with full-page ads in the October issues of Marie Claire, In Style, Lucky and Jane. Depending on consumer response, Parallel can expand to more units, and possibly more categories, such as accessories, Castagna said. Already, the Bisou Bisou line has grown with the addition of shoes and handbags.
Designed to suit the wardrobe from work to happy hour, the 25-piece Parallel collection will feature softly structured suits with pants and tailored jackets, brushed twill trousers, knee-length print and pencil skirts, poplin blouses with shirring or tuxedo detailing, knit jersey tie-waist blouses with flared sleeves, and stretch denim cargo pants (minus the low-rise). Motorcycle jackets in brushed twill, corduroy peacoats and tailored sweaters round out the mix. Azria said the line went through subtle morphing in fabrics to fit in with the new retail price points that range from $25 for a T-shirt to about $80 for a jacket. Another shift is in sizing, which ranges from a more forgiving XS to XL in tops and sizes 2 through 16 in bottoms.“The looks are still quite similar,” Azria said, noting he will replenish stores with monthly shipments.
Both parties declined to comment on first-year sales projections, but analysts say the move could potentially bring in at least $50 million, averaging about $250 a square foot in annual sales.
“The Penney’s strategy has been a smart one,” said Walter Levy, managing director of retail trends at Kurt Salmon Associates. “By getting exclusives from persons with fashion credibility, they’re telling the shopper that she doesn’t have to go to a specialty retailer to find good fashion.”
It’s not the fist time that Vernon, Calif.-based BCBG has teamed up with a retailer.
In 2000, the contemporary sportswear firm created an exclusive collection of lower-priced contemporary casual wear for Nordstrom to reach a broader customer base.
That venture lasted about one year. It stopped due to management changes at Nordstrom, according to Azria.
BCBG Max Azria picked up streetwear label Parallel with the Francine Browner Inc. portfolio in 1996 and business turned rocky when designer Katayone Adeli and president Sean Barron left to launch Adeli’s own line that November. (Adeli closed her line last April.) Parallel went through a series of management changes, leaving its design focus blurred.
At its peak about two years ago, Parallel had 600 wholesale accounts and four stores, with locations in Las Vegas, Santa Monica, Newport Beach, Calif., and here on trendy Robertson Boulevard. The line generated $23 million in sales. Merchandise included cotton poplin tops with three-quarter sleeves, matte jersey drawstring cargo pants and men’s wear-inspired knee-length jackets, priced from $86 to $350. The company stopped shipping in March, closed the Robertson location last year, and is transforming its remaining stores into BCBG units.
Azria still retains the right to license the line outside of the U.S. He even foresees up to a dozen Parallel stores in the future, with Penney’s “blessing.”
For now, BCBG Max Azria has streamlined operations to cope with a cash crunch it hit two years ago. Future projects include opening up about 10 BCBG stores and focusing on the September re-launch of Hervé Leger.Azria, who once told WWD he wanted to be a “global branding corporation,” continues to speak pretty confidently about his $360 million operation.
“Business is great…and as you know,” he said, “lots of department stores are looking for new avenues to distinguish themselves.”
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Jan. 6 hearing witness: Irate Trump grabbed wheel, demanded to go to CapitolTue, June 28, 2022 by ABC NewsSHARE NOW Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesHomePoliticsJan. 6 hearing witness: Irate Trump grabbed wheel, demanded to go to Capitol(WASHINGTON) — The House select committee investigating the U.S. Capitol attack heard stunning stunning testimony on Tuesday from Cassidy Hutchinson, a former top aide to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.She told the committee and an international TV audience that then-President Donald Trump was warned about potential violence and crimes, that he wanted supporters with weapons let into his Jan. 6 rally, and that he then demanded his security detail take him to the Capitol, going so far as to grab the wheel of the presidential limousine, “The Beast.”This was the sixth hearing this month investigating what the committee says was the conspiracy by Trump and his allies to overturn the election.Please check back for updates. All times Eastern.Jun 28, 3:18 pm Cheney raises concerns about witness intimidation, Thompson encourages others to come forwardRep. Liz Cheney, vice chair of the committee, raised concerns of witness intimidation in her closing remarks.The committee showed on a large screen above the members a text message that read: “[A person] let me know your deposition tomorrow. He wants me to let you know that he’s thinking about you. He knows you’re loyal, and you’re going to do the right thing when you go in for your deposition.”“I think most Americans know that attempting to influence witnesses to testify untruthfully presents very serious concerns,” Cheney said in her closing remarks, adding that the panel will be discussing the issue and considering next steps.Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., commended Hutchinson for “doing your patriotic duty and helping the American people get a complete understanding of January 6th and its causes.”Thompson also encouraged others to come forward.“If you’ve heard if you’ve heard this testimony today and suddenly you remember things you couldn’t previously recall, or or there are some details you’d like to clarify, or you discovered some courage you had hidden away somewhere, our doors remain open,” he saidJun 28, 3:18 pm Extraordinary hearing closesIt was among the shortest but most shocking Jan. 6 public hearings so far.Cassidy Hutchinson, for nearly two-hours Tuesday, testified that Trump and Meadows were aware the Capitol was a target and that Trump supporters at the “Save America” rally were armed with weapons when the president told urged them to march to the Capitol on Jan. 6.She said Trump told aides to let individuals with weapons past security and into the crowd, which he was “furious” with due to its size, with Hutchinson recalling Trump saying, “‘I don’t care that they have weapons. They are not here to hurt me. Take the effing mags (magnetometers) away."”Trump wanted to go to the Capitol himself after his speech, she said, and there was even conversation about having him go into the House chamber, despite the White House counsel’s office raising serious legal concerns and the Secret Service raising safety concerns.Still, demanding to go to the Capitol, Hutchinson recalled learning that Trump grabbed the steering wheel in “The Beast: — the president’s limousine — on the way back to the White House and said, “‘I’m the f—ing president. Take me up to the Capitol now!"” before lunging at a Secret Service agent.Hutchinson also confirmed Trump instructed Meadows to make contact with a “war room” in the Willard Hotel on the evening of Jan. 5 and advised Meadows against going in person after hearing Rudy Giuliani’s plans for the day, which she said she overheard included “Oath Keepers” and “Proud Boys.”In a statement to ABC News, Roger Stone said it was “FALSE” that he spoke to Meadows on the phone on Jan. 5 “or any other date.”Jun 28, 2:48 pm Witness: Trump didn’t want to respond as attack on Capitol unfoldedIn videotaped testimony, Hutchinson recalled seeing Meadows in his office at the White House, flipping through his phone as Trump supporters marched to the Capitol, and then violently breaching it.“I said, ‘The rioters are getting really close. Have you talked to the president?"” she recalled. “Meadows said, ‘No. He wants to be alone right now."”“I felt like I was watching,” she continued in taped testimony, “a bad car accident that was about to happen. You can’t stop it but you want to do something. I remember thinking in that moment that Mark needs to snap out of this.”She recalled White House counsel Pat Cipollone “barreling” towards Meadows’s office, and saying something to the effect of, “”Mark, something needs to be done, or people are going to die and blood is going to be on your effing hands."”She later overheard Cipollone and Meadows talking about the “Hang Mike Pence” chants at the Capitol.“You heard it Pat — he thinks Mike deserves it. He thinks they aren’t doing anything wrong,” Meadows said to Cipollone when the White House lawyer said they needed to respond, according to Hutchinson.-ABC News’ Benjamin SiegelJun 28, 2:45 pm Witness ‘disgusted’ by Trump’s attack on PenceCassidy Hutchinson said she was “disgusted” by President Trump’s Twitter post during the Capitol attack disparaging then-Vice President Mike Pence for not single-handedly rejecting Joe Biden’s electoral victory.“Mike Pence didn’t have the courage to do what should have been done to protect our Country and our Constitution, giving States a chance to certify a corrected set of facts, not the fraudulent or inaccurate ones which they were asked to previously certify. USA demands the truth!” Trump tweeted.Hutchinson recalled “feeling frustrated, disappointed, and really — it felt personal. I was really saddened. As an American, I was disgusted. It was unpatriotic. It was un-American.”Matthew Pottinger, who was then serving as the deputy national security adviser, told the committee in previous testimony, it said, that he decided to quit because of what Trump said in that social media post.“I read that tweet, and made a decision at that moment to resign,” Pottinger said. “That’s where I knew that I was leaving that day, once I read that tweet.”Jun 28, 2:07 pm Witness: Trump ‘irate’ in Beast, physically assaulted security detail, demanded to be taken to CapitolCassidy Hutchinson recalled a shocking story of Trump’s anger on Jan. 6 after being told he could not go to the Capitol to meet supporters following his “Save America” rally on the Ellipse — leading to Trump physically assaulting his security detail on the way back to the White House.Hutchinson recalled the conversation she had back at the White House just after the rally with Bobby Engel, part of Trump’s security detail, who was “sitting in the chair, looking somewhat discombobulated,” and Tony Ornato.“As the president had gotten into the vehicle with Bobby, he thought they were going out of the Capitol and when Bobby had relayed to him were not, ‘You don’t have the access to do it, is not secure, we’re going back to the West Wing.’ The president had a very strong, very angry response to that,” she recalled.“Tony described him as being irate. The president said something to the effect of, ‘I’m the effing president, take me up to the Capitol now’ — to which Bobby responded, ‘Sir, we have to go back to the West Wing.’ The president reached up towards the front of the vehicle to grab at the steering wheel. Mr. Engel grabbed his arm, said, ‘Sir, you need to take your hand off the steering wheel. We’re going back to the West Wing. We’re not going to the Capitol."”“Mr. Trump used his free hand to lunge towards Bobby Engel and when Mr. Ornado recounted the story to me, he motions towards his clavicle,” she said.Jun 28, 1:57 pm Cippollone warned about criminal charges if Trump marched to CapitolHutchinson testified about the concerns some White House staff had about President Trump wanting to go to the Capitol with his supporters on Jan. 6. At one point that morning, Hutchinson said, then-White House counsel Pat Cippollone told her to make sure that it didn’t happen.“We’re going to get charged with every crime imaginable if we go up to the Capitol,” Hutchinson said Cippollone told her.Crimes they were concerned about, she said, included defrauding the electoral count and obstructing justice.The White House legal team was also concerned about aspects of Trump’s remarks at the Ellipse, Hutchinson testified, and urged speechwriters not to include language about marching to the Capitol.Jun 28, 1:56 pm WH lawyer warned speechwriters of rhetoric ahead of Ellipse speechHutchinson said there were “many discussions” the morning of Jan. 6 about the rhetoric Trump would use at the speech that ultimately preceded the riot.Hutchinson testified that Eric Herschmann, a lawyer for Trump, said it would be “foolish to include language that had been included at the president’s request, which had lines along, to the effect of ‘fight for Trump, we’re going to march to the Capitol, I’ll be there with you, fight for me, fight for what we’re doing, fight for the movement,’ things about the vice president at the time too.”“Both Mr. Herschmann and White House counsel’s office were urging the speechwriters to not include that language for legal concerns and also for the optics of what it could portray the president wanting to do that day,” Hutchinson said.Trump at his speech ultimately said, “So let’s walk down Pennsylvania Avenue” to give “weak” Republicans the “pride and boldness that they need to take back our country.”Jun 28, 1:51 pm Trump ‘furious’ people with weapons couldn’t get into Jan.6 Ellipse rally: ‘They are not here to hurt me’Cassidy Hutchinson recalled how Trump was “furious” with the crowd size of his “Save America” rally on the Ellipse on Jan. 6 and with aides who didn’t want to let in individuals in who had weapons, which officials said ranged from AR-15-style rifles to bear spray.“I was in the vicinity of a conversation where I heard the president say, “‘I don’t care that they have weapons. They are not here to hurt me. Take the effing mags away. Let my people in,"” she recalled. “‘They can march to the Capitol after the rally is over."”Vice chair Liz Cheney asked Americans to “reflect on that for a moment” and remember what Trump called on the crowd to do, knowing they were equipped with weapons and body armor.Jun 28, 1:45 pm Hutchinson says Meadows didn’t act on concerns of violenceHutchinson described Meadows’ underwhelming reaction to learning about the list of weapons that people had in the rally crowd that morning — including knives, bear spray, guns and flagpoles with spears attached to them.“I remember distinctly Mark not looking up from his phone,” Hutchinson said, noting it took Meadows a few moments to respond. When he did respond, he asked [security officials], “Alright, anything else?”In previously taped deposition, Hutchinson told the committee it was accurate to say Meadows “did not act” on concerns of violence.Jun 28, 1:36 pm White House was warned ‘Congress itself is the target on the 6th’The bombshell information the committee is unfolding through Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony is that the Trump administration and Trump himself knew about the potential for violence before Jan. 6.“I recall hearing the word ‘Oath Keeper’ and hearing the word ‘Proud Boys’ closer to the planning of the January 6 rally when Mr. Giuliani would be around,” Hutchinson said in a taped deposition played by Vice Chair Rep. Liz Cheney.Cheney then displayed a Capitol Police bulletin on Jan. 3 warning, “targets of the pro-Trump supporters are not necessarily the counter-protesters as they were previously, but rather Congress itself is the target on the 6th.”Hutchinson also recalled receiving a call from then-national security adviser Robert O’Brien, after the Capitol Police bulletin, asking if he could speak with Meadows about the potential violence. She wasn’t sure if that call ever happened.Jun 28, 1:29 pm Meadows told Hutchinson ‘things might get real, real bad’ on Jan. 6Hutchinson described Tuesday conversations she had with Rudy Giuliani and then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Jan. 2, 2021 — four days before the attack on the U.S. Capitol.Hutchinson said Giuliani said to her something “to the effect of ‘We’re going to the Capitol. It’s going to be great. The president’s going to be there. He’s going to look powerful."”When Hutchinson went to Meadows’ office to relay her discussion with Giuliani, Meadows told her: “There is a lot going on, Cass, I don’t know, things might get real, real bad on Jan. 6.”“That evening was the first moment that I remember feeling scared and nervous for what could happen on Jan. 6,” Hutchinson testified. “I had a deeper concern with what was happening with the planning aspects.”Jun 28, 1:20 pm Committee establishes Hutchinson’s proximity to TrumpIntroducing Hutchinson to the American people, Chairman Bennie Thompson asked Hutchinson to recall a typical day at the White House.“When I moved over to the White House chief of staff’s office with Mr. Meadows, when he became the fourth chief of staff, it’s difficult to describe a typical day,” she said.Thompson established through a series of questions how Hutchinson’s office was a five to 10-second walk from the Oval Office and that she regularly engaged with members of Congress and senior members of the Trump administration.Jun 28, 1:17 pm Cheney: Hutchinson will relay firsthand observations of Trump’s conductVice chair Liz Cheney said Cassidy Hutchinson was in a “position to know a great deal about the happenings in the Trump White House.”“Today, you will hear Ms. Hutchinson relate certain first-hand observations about President Trump’s conduct on Jan. 6,” Cheney said in her opening statement. “You will also hear new information regarding the actions and statements of Mr. Trump’s senior advisers that day, including his chief of staff Mark Meadows, and his White House counsel.”Cheney said information will also be released on what Trump and members of the White House knew about the potential for violence on Jan. 6.Jun 28, 1:13 pm Chair applauds Hutchinson’s ‘courage’ to open hearingChair Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., convened the unexpected hearing shortly after 1 p.m. with Cassidy Hutchinson, a former top aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, taking her seat as members took the dais.In brief opening remarks, he explained information that she had needed to be shared with the American people “immediately” and hailed her courage.“In recent days, the select committee has obtained new information, dealing with what was going on in the White House on Jan. 6, and in the days prior. Specific, detailed information about what the former president and his top aides were doing and saying in those critical hours. Firsthand details of what transpired in the Office of the White House chief of staff,” Thompson said.“It hasn’t always been easy to get that information, because the same people who drove the former president’s pressure campaign to overturn the election are now trying to cover up the truth about January 6. But thanks to the courage of certain individuals, the truth won’t be buried. The American people won’t be left in the dark,” he added. “Our witness today is Cassidy Hutchinson, she has embodied that courage.”Jun 28, 1:08 pm Cameras flash at high drama hearingWith the nature of the hearing coming up with little notice, signaling urgency for the committee, reporters and cameras swarmed the witness table inside the Cannon Office Building ahead of Cassidy Hutchinson taking her seat.Hutchinson entered the hearing room at 1 p.m. with members of the Jan. 6 committee.ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jon Karl said sources have told him the hearing will be “Big —and disturbing.”Jun 28, 1:00 pm Former WH deputy press secretary shows support for HutchinsonFormer White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews showed support for Cassidy Hutchinson ahead of her scheduled testimony.“Just want to say how much admiration I have for the tremendous bravery Cassidy Hutchinson is displaying,” Matthews wrote on Twitter. “Even in the face of harassment and threats, she is choosing to put her country first and tell the truth.”“This is what real courage, integrity, and patriotism looks like,” Matthews added.Matthews resigned from her position in the Trump administration on Jan. 6 , stating she was “deeply disturbed” by what took place that day.Jun 28, 12:59 pm Witness switched attorneys as public hearings beganCassidy Hutchinson hired a new attorney, Jody Hunt, earlier this month to represent her as the public Jan. 6 hearings began. Her agreement to testify publicly comes after months of negotiations between the committee and her counsel, sources told ABC News.At the start of the Trump administration, Hunt served as chief of staff to then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions. He later became the head of the Department of Justice’s Civil Division.Jun 28, 12:23 pm Who is Cassidy Hutchinson?The committee’s expected witness, Cassidy Hutchinson, is a former top adviser to Trump’s White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.A 2019 political science graduate of Virginia’s Christopher Newport University, Hutchinson was as an intern to House GOP Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in college before serving as a White House intern in 2018. After graduating, she joined the Trump White House Office of Legislative Affairs, before joining Meadows as an executive assistant, and later a special assistant to the president.“I have set a personal goal to pursue a path of civic significance,” she told her alma mater in a 2018 interview after her White House internship.Having already sat four separate times for closed-door depositions with the committee, Hutchinson has been featured in clips publicly displayed by the committee, including some in which she discussed members of Congress asking the White House for pardons.Jun 28, 9:57 am Surprise hearing signals committee’s urgencyThe House select committee will convene Tuesday afternoon for a surprise public hearing, signaling apparent urgency among members to reveal further findings from their year-long inquiry.The hearing, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET, will see the committee “present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony,” the group said in a news release Monday.Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who was a top adviser to Donald Trump’s last chief of staff, Mark Meadows, is expected to testify, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. Punchbowl News first reported her appearance.Hutchinson is expected to put a voice to many of the internal White House interactions involving the events of Jan. 6 and offer significant insight into Meadows’ actions and interactions with Trump.Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.


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Test your knowledge in Its Trivia Time, designed for Goji Play! 50 levels of trivia with over 1100 true and false statements. This game is fantastic I feel like playing on Nintendo, get it now!" - Yamamoto "A truly entertaining!! Tons of action!" - Thomas HD PREMIUM Version Features + great, vivid and colorful graphics! + cool and unique music + different Ninja Characters to choose from + several beautiful and challenging levels + Game Center enabled Upcoming features + more levels + more characters to choose from Top 5 Star Space Arcade 2014 Do not fly too high or too low - otherwise you will lose.
Its amazing music can be found online in mp3. Each tap releases a Bonus Star. Tap your finger for the duck to fly up.
The complexity of the color combinations turn the game into a sub-memory game allowing you to develop memorization skills and more! Try all three difficulties starting with 3 colors and three combinations, all the way to 5 colors with 10 combinations! "Grainy is the new sleek.
=> Fun For all Age.
For each point you get a toxic "Jersey" cheer to make you smile. Follow Uncle John's instructions and help Baby Hazel learn to fish in this fun skill game for kids.--Please do NOT hesitate to email me here if you have any question or suggestion:afroian. Tap Tap Flyers Free! is a casual game where you control different birds based on the time of the day and guide them through an endless number of obstacles. Starting your career as a rookie- you need to earn respect out there before you can challenge the best, work your way through an intense and engaging storyline to prove yourself top dog.
Super fun and addictive flying game!!Can you help Slender Man avoid the obstacles?What's new in this version:Minor Updates

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Massive Disneyland Attraction Database
The Gigantic Thunder Homestead attraction, which recently celebrated its colorful anniversary
Gigantic Thunder Homestead
October 9, 1966
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At Gigantic Thunder Homestead, you'll find a real, dusty farm with chicks, a pile of horseshoes, a zebra with a Presidential pardon, and a cabin with nothing in it.
- If it's dark out, annual passholders may own you.
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- Minimum height 41".
- During unfortunate weather, this attraction may run backwards.
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Muni's Clean Air Trolley Bus Fleet Turns 75
Muni's electric trolley buses have served San Francisco for 75 years, which we will celebrate during this year’s Muni Heritage Weekend (September 24 - 25) with a special historic photo exhibit inside the vintage buses out for the festival. Here’s a look at how these hard-working "green machines" came to service some of Muni's busiest routes.
This view west on Market Street from Eddy Street on July 7, 1949 shows a line of electric trolley buses rolling down Market on the 5, 7, 8 and 21 routes.
San Francisco's first trolley bus route, operated by private transit company Market Street Railway Co., opened in 1935. But it wasn't until the late 1940s that these buses really gained traction on the streets of San Francisco.
In the post-World War II era, many Americans saw cars and highways as the best way to get around and public transit – served mostly by streetcar lines suffering from poor maintenance during the war – as slow, crowded, and outdated. Muni was no exception to this view, and as ridership declined and operating costs surpassed revenues, the city's transit provider looked to the electric trolley bus to help save the system.
But why choose trolley buses, when fuel was cheap and bus manufacturers were chomping at the bit to replace streetcars with their vehicles? For San Francisco, it came down to operational costs and geography.
Trolley bus 837 powers up Russian Hill on the 41 Union, the successor of Muni's R Howard, in October 1957.
Both trolley and motor buses were favored over the streetcars of the time because they didn’t require rails or two people to run them, which meant a lower base operational cost.
However, when compared to motor buses, trolley buses were an even better bargain. With no oil changes, tune-ups, fuel costs or an engine or transmission to wear out, they lasted much longer and cost less over their lifetime. An added bonus in hilly San Francisco was their excellent hill climbing ability, giving them an advantage over both streetcars and motor buses.
Today, Muni operates one of the largest fleets of electric trolley buses in the nation. These quiet, zero-emission buses continue to serve some of our busiest and steepest routes in the city, from the 14 Mission to the 33 Ashbury, the modern descendent of SF's first trolley bus line.
Be sure to join us on September 24-25th to see and ride some of Muni's vintage trolley buses. Find more great photos on the SFMTA Photo Archive website follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

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Couple loses firstborn; hospital has no answers for the death
It seems that even after thirteen infants died during the first 20 days of May in the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH), with seven of their deaths being caused by an outbreak of an enterobacter cloacae infection in the neonatal unit, tragedy and controversy continue to stalk the nation’s premier public health institution.
A grieving couple from the Toledo District, Lawrence Bol, 31, and Elvira Ak, 30, are confused as to what could have caused the death of their newborn baby girl over the weekend at the hospital.
Ak said that she went to the KHMH on Friday, July 12, to have her baby. Her water bag had broken only 33 weeks into her pregnancy. Her due date was some time near the end of August. She had her baby through cesarean birth around 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
Ak said that her baby weighed four pounds, three ounces at birth, but she was told by the nurses that her baby was healthy. She said that the newborn was checked and they were told that everything was functioning properly.
The couple said that the baby was breastfeeding and responding to their touch. Nothing seemed wrong with the baby while they had her in their arms, so they were surprised when they were told by the nurses that the baby had to be taken to the intensive care unit to be breastfed.
Ak said she was eventually told that the baby had to be taken to the unit because the baby needed a blood transfusion, but she didn’t have the same blood type as the mother.
Ak said she went to see her baby in the unit and she seemed fine and was feeding well. Ak expected that she would have been discharged and would be able to take her baby home. Unfortunately, that was not the case for the excited parents.
By Sunday morning around 2:00, Ak said she was awakened by a nurse who asked her if she was able to walk because the doctor needed to see her. Ak said she was able to walk and followed the nurse into the room where the doctor was and that was when she received the news that her baby had died.
If that news wasn’t enough for the parents, Ak said the doctor told her that he didn’t know what the cause of the child’s death was, so he didn’t know what to put on the death certificate. The only information the couple was given was that the baby was found blue in the cradle and that they would have to await the results of the post-mortem.
Bol, the heartbroken father, said that he has been continuously checking in at the hospital on the results of the post-mortem but hasn’t gotten any information as yet. He said that the entire situation has been shocking and painful for him.
Bol said that being told without an explanation that his baby has died is a devastating experience. He said his baby was fine when he last saw her on Saturday night, and he really needs to know what happened after they last saw her, that could have caused her death.
In addition to reaching out to the public for whatever type of support they can get, Bol said that he has been to the Office of the Ombudsman because he wants justice for his baby. He was told at the office that they would try to find out what happened and get back to him.
So far, the family has been given a $500 bill from the hospital, but that only refers to Ak’s admittance. They have not yet received the bill for the treatment of the baby.
Bol is frustrated by the fact that they still have no answers for his baby’s death. The baby was the couple’s first child.
Amandala was told that the KHMH will be giving comments after the post-mortem is conducted.


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The Effect of Institutional Factors and their Weight Importance on Economic Growth of Oli-Producing Developing Countries
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The main objective of this study is to examine and estimate the weight importance and effects of institutional factors on the economic growth of oil-producing developing countries considering the effect of the institution index on the economic growth of these countries. Investigation of the relative importance of these factors not only contributes to the identification of the effect of institutional factors on the economic growth of mentioned countries but also provides the field for institutional reforms by identifying the relative weight of each factor. Oil countries were identified in this research based on UNCTAD's division (2008). Considering the correlated nature of institutional factors that are influenced by the conditions of the countries, it is not possible to examine the relative importance of the effect of institutional factors on economic growth through regression methods. Accordingly, Johnson's Relative Weight Technique was used through SPSS programming. Estimation results showed that government effectiveness (GE), regulatory quality (RQ), and control of corruption (CoC) were the factors with the highest weight importance among other institutional factors regarding their effects on the economic growth of oil-producing developing countries. Furthermore, the institution index was calculated after identifying weigh the importance of institutional factors in the weighted average of these factors. Then, the effects of institutions on economic growth were estimated based on the dynamic panel data (GMM) and Dawson Model. Results proved the effect of the institution index on economic growth.


West Coast residents have a reputation as Canada’s most fit – most aware of the need to live actively and healthily and some history of caring for the environment — and yet summer driving habits imply something different.
It was bewildering last summer — which didn’t get very hot — to see so very many cars around Victoria and Saanich with all windows rolled up when research available online tells us that in the city, open windows are more efficient than air conditioning, which emits more carbon and, if nothing else, wastes our hard-earned money.
Our maximum speeds are 50 km-h in town, and we often enjoy many breezy days with temperatures in the low 20s. Our weather is rarely muggy or even very hot, certainly not tropical or even as hot as in other parts of B.C. where A/C is essential. Is all this about not mussing up South Islanders’ hairstyles or have too many perhaps been sold on a fictional need?
So this summer, why not consider rolling down some windows and enjoy our great air quality for free.


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The all-new 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has finally arrived, aimed directly at the likes of the Mercedes CLA and Audi A3 sedan. The era of front-wheel-drive-based luxury performance sedans is well underway. And because BMW's two main German rivals already offer the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 and Audi RS 3 sedan, it's only a matter of time until BMW launches the M2 Gran Coupe. BMW has not officially confirmed anything at this time but we know the eventual reality.
And thanks to talented rendering artist Aksyonov Nikita, via Behance, we can already get a pretty solid preview as to what the final product will look like. These BMW M2 Gran Coupe renderings, at first glance, could almost be mistaken for the real deal. Remember, the 2 Series Gran Coupe has nothing in common with the BMW 2 Series Coupe, Convertible, and M2. The latter three are all rear-wheel-drive. The 2 Series Gran Coupe is instead built on the same architecture as the X1 and X2 crossovers.
Despite the difference, it'll still be fairly easy for BMW to apply the M treatment. These renderings show the car with bigger brakes, quad exhausts, fender flares, and a restyled front end that allows for greater air intake. There are also, of course, the typical BMW M badges. But the big question is what will be under the hood? BMW's latest is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four with 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque in the base 228i, while the M235i has the same engine only with a power boost to 301 hp and 332 lb-ft. Both variants utilize BMW's 8-speed automatic, which distributes power to the xDrive all-wheel drive system. Can additional power be extracted from this engine?
More than likely the answer is 'yes.' But at the same time, it'll need to match, at the very least, the AMG CLA 45's 375 hp. Meanwhile, the RS 3 has 394 hp. We doubt an inline-six will be called upon for this task, but automakers, especially German ones, have been known to accomplish wonders with smaller turbo engines.


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Fox has released the official theatrical movie trailer for the upcoming sequel “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” by director Chris Carter (The X Files: Revelations) and starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson.
Synopsis: David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprise their roles as Fox Mulder and Dana Scully with this long-delayed big-screen continuation that revives the series six years after it headed off the air in 2002. Creator Chris Carter returns to direct, co-writing the script with series veteran Frank Spotnitz for 20th Century Fox. Billy Connolly, Amanda Peet and rapper Xzibit co-star in the stand-alone sequel. – Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
X-Files: I Want to Believe will be In theaters July 25, 2008.

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Few law firms in Tennessee can match the amount of criminal law experience won by the partners of MMRS. With over 200 criminal jury trials to our credit, we are extraordinarily well prepared to handle whatever criminal matter you may be facing. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor charge, a felony indictment or are the subject of a state or federal investigation, you shouldn’t have to go through a criminal case alone. It is vitally important to you and your family that you have a determined and persuasive advocate on your side. Firm member Rob McGuire is one of only twenty four attorneys statewide certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist. The attorneys of MMRS not only have exceptional skills in the courtroom, they also have the knowledge and ability to help you resolve criminal challenges before they ever make it to court. Having an MMRS attorney on your side will guarantee that you get the best possible advocacy for you and your family.
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For businesses and public employees, the thicket of rules and regulations covering their conduct can be daunting. The attorneys of MMRS can help clients navigate the channels of regulatory and administrative law so that you can keep doing what you’re doing. Business owners know that administrative sanctions can be very serious; the penalty can be a hefty fine or even a loss of their right to do business. Having an experienced attorney by your side when going through the process can mean the difference between running your business and being out of business. For public employees facing disciplinary or even termination proceedings, you need a determined advocate who will investigate the case against you and represent you and your interest to the fullest extent. The attorneys at MMRS are well prepared to serve as your advocate and fight for your career.
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Nothing is more important to you than your family. The attorneys of MMRS understand and are committed to helping you in whatever challenge you face. Whether it is a divorce, marital dissolution agreement, parenting plan, visitation schedule, child support, property dispute, post-divorce proceeding, or the start of a new family through the adoption process, our extensive experience helping families through the legal process makes us distinctly able to assist you—whatever your needs may be. We are welcoming to same-sex couples and understand that while their situations may be more legally complicated, everyone deserves to be treated fairly and be represented by an advocate they can trust.

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Venera Guest House
Venera Guest House apartment is located next to Moscow State Musical Theater, Kolomenskoye Historical and Architectural Museum and Reserve and Tsarytsino Open. Guests can take advantage of 24-hour reception and housekeeping.
Lomakov Museum of Antique Cars and Motorcycles, Moscow Regional Drama Theater and Vnukovo Airport Public Museum of Battle and Labor Glory can be accessed in 10 minutes on foot. Nearby points of interest include a monastery and a cathedral.
The apartment provides rooms featuring free Wi-Fi, climate control, flat-screen TV, a separate toilet and a dressing area. A marble bathroom offers a hairdryer, free toiletries and bathrobes.
There is a train station a short distance away.


The IVIS Lumina XR is live, whole animal imaging system, capable of performing longitudinal fluorescence, bioluminescence and X-ray analyses on a range of in vivo, and ex vivo subjects. Optimally designed to image mice, the IVIS Lumina XR is capable of imaging all common fluorescent and bioluminescent reporters/dyes ranging from green (~488 nm) to near-infrared. The unit also contains an isoflurane-based, gas anesthesia system, although investigators may utilize other methods of anesthesia provided they are approved by the UT-IACUC.
Inside the IVIS Lumina XR
- High-sensitivity in vivo and in vitro imaging of fluorescence and bioluminescence
- Back-thinned, back-illuminated grade 1 CCD provides high quantum efficiency over the entire visible to near-infrared spectrum
- Light-tight imaging chamber
- 8 position emission filter wheels
- 10 position excitation filter wheels
- 5 filter wheel choices for a broad range of fluorescence applications
- LED lamps for photographic images
- Heated stage to maintain optimum body temperature
- Automated motor controlled stage, filter wheel, lens position, and f-stop
- Average X-ray acquisition in less than 10 seconds
- Radiation shielded Cabinet
- Exceeds standards set by the US FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health (21 CFR-1020.40)
- Automated image integration to overlay with Bioluminescence, Fluorescence and Photograph
In addition, the IVIS also has an optical zoom lens attachment for close up and high-resolution X-ray imaging.
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UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 Review (Xbox 360)
As someone who gets 99% of their exposure to soccer from either video games or the World Cup, I won’t pretend to understand the depth of the passion that soccer fans have. I think U.S. sports fans certainly have passion for their baseball and football, but I’m not sure the average fan lives and breathes their favorite club like a soccer fan does. So, even though it always strikes me as strange, I shouldn’t be too shocked about how many new titles seem to drop every year. That’s why I was only mildly surprised to have UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 show up in my mailbox barely a half a year after FIFA 07. That’s not to complain, I certainly enjoyed FIFA 07 and was more than happy to jump feet-first into a new title and kick it around a bit.
If you’re a novice to international - specifically European - football, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League features some of the absolute elite football clubs that even soccer newbies are mildly familiar with. Clubs like Real Madrid, A.C. Milan and Manchester United all compete on this grand European stage for the chance to hoist the European Champion Clubs' Cup – considered the most prestigious by most European fans. Unfortunately, here in the states, I’m not sure that having a title specific to Champions League is nearly the selling point that it is on the other side of the pond.
Fans should love what UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 has to offer. While it seems very little has been changed to the actual gameplay since FIFA 07’s release – that’s not all bad. The game still has some of the best physics in recent sports titles, and the AI still manages to produce a significant challenge to players on any skill level. The visuals have been improved since the fall, giving the game a crisper and smoother overall look.
Where the real fans are going to get the most bang for their buck is in the new Challenge mode. This isn’t a new mode in concept, but it plays very well and adds a ton of excitement to the experience. In a nutshell, you are taking over some of the greatest games and events in Champions League competition and attempting to make history. While the fun factor is certainly going to be greater for those of you who are already familiar with these moments, I couldn’t help but feel myself sucked into the action, even in matchups I knew nothing about. One complaint I did get from a big UEFA fan was that the players from those older teams were not in the game, so you were actually playing with current rosters, even if the match took place a decade ago. That didn’t effect my personal experience, but I could certainly see how it did his.
The remaining modes of play are pretty standard; with both exhibition and season action available as well as a strange mode called Ultimate Team, that almost felt more like a trading card game than a real mode of play. It’s hard to describe it other than saying it has a Pokemon/Magic the Gathering type of vibe to it, but will likely not be in the wheelhouse of the typical North American sports gamer. Online play is available as well, and Xbox Live play ran smooth and mostly lag-free every time I hit the pitch with UEFA Champions League 2006-2007.
In the end, it’s tough to put a final thought together on this game. While the Challenge mode is a nice addition and the Ultimate Team card game in pretty innovative to the genre, I’m not convinced enough has changed since the FIFA 07 release to justify the $59.99 price tag. For Champions League fans, it’s a no-brainer at any price, so this is certainly geared towards the folks on the fence. I enjoyed the game enough to tell you that it’s worth playing, especially if you passed on FIFA 07 for whatever reason. Unfortunately, for most, I think it’s a pretty easy pass.


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G minor songs are great to learn. They sound similar to a lot of popular songs, they sound dark and mysterious, and with the right chord changes they can create an awesome sense of tension and release. There is a lot you can do with G minor. If you are working your way down your chord chart and looking to beginning practicing your g minor chords, you’ve come to the right place.
Welcome to our rundown of the best songs from the key of g minor. Each song comes with its own YouTube video tutorial that will help you better understand how to play the song (most instructions are with the g chord on piano and guitar). The goal is for everyone to be able to learn enough to play their favorite songs that are in this less popular, but fun minor key.


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Hux Sports Co., Ltd., established in 2003, located close to Ningbo
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Does the first relationship after divorce last?
Your first serious relationship after a divorce doesn't have to last forever. If it ends, you're going to be just fine. You may fear another rejection might be too much for your wounded heart to bear, but trust me, it's not. You survived the breaking of a marriage, you can survive the breaking of a new relationship.
Is there always a rebound relationship after divorce?
A lot of people believe that a rebound relationship is defined by time—that dating soon after a breakup or divorce alone indicates a rebound, but that's not always the case. If you've set yourself free of your past relationship, you've been working on your divorce recovery, and you feel ready to get out there, then do.
How long do rebound marriages last?
How long after a relationship is a rebound? The most common amount of time to wait after a big breakup is three to four months for a relationship that lasted for a year. This is just a common answer; in reality there's no right answer out there to this question.


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Birmingham City are ready to battle Cardiff City for Bristol City’s out of contract winger Callum O’Dowda, it has emerged from Birmingham Live.
Bristol City have already confirmed that O’Dowda will be leaving Ashton Gate at the end of his contract this summer.
His situation has sparked plenty of interest from the Championship and on Monday morning, Bristol Live stated Cardiff City were one of seven sides pursuing to the Irish winger.
Now, Birmingham Live has named Birmingham City as another of the clubs in the chase for O’Dowda’s services.
The 27-year-old will be leaving Bristol City this summer six years after he arrived from Oxford United, and with his contract coming to an end, any potential suitors will be free to snap him up for nothing ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.
It remains to be seen if the Blues’ reported interest in O’Dowda develops into anything serious over the summer, but there’s no doubt that he could prove to be a shrewd signing for Lee Bowyer if the club can secure a deal.
The Oxford-born winger has proven to be a nuisance for Championship defenders in years gone by and if Birmingham City can get him back to his best, they could have a serious player on their hands.
It would come at the expense of one of their divisional rivals too, which would surely sweeten a deal.
Able to feature on the left or right-hand side, O’Dowda has played 160 times in the Championship over the course of his career. In the process, he has managed eight goals and 12 assists.
His performances over the years have seen him earn 23 caps for the Republic of Ireland too, making his debut back in March 2016.


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You have responded to the reviewer's suggestions adequately.
The reviewer's and I agree that a better explanation of the difference between how "popular" a species is on the internet and its cultural biodiversity value is needed. For example some species are popular because they are invasive. A bit more on this and how you might separate cultural value from mere popularity would make the piece better and acceptable for publication. See in particular reviewer #2's comments.
Text is clear and well-written
Good design for assessing "salience," but see comments on Validity below.
“Understanding public perceptions of biodiversity is essential to ensure continued support for conservation efforts.....While further studies are needed to evaluate the relationship between internet content and sentiment towards different species, our results strongly indicate that internet saliency can be considered as a broad proxy of cultural interest.” (my underline)
It would be helpful if the text/abstract made it more clear that this study assesses “saliency” (interest, prominence, etc.) and not “sentiment” which is critical for “support of conservation efforts” ? For exampIe, I expect one could find a high count of webpage references to “Salt Cedar (Tamarisk),” an invasive species which has adverse impacts on biodiversity in the American Southwest.” This is high “public visibility”, but it is certainly an “unpopular” species.
I am not so sure how salience/interest relate to “perceptions of biodiversity.” It might be helpful if the authors could be more thorough, thoughtful and explicit on how the understanding of factors behind salience can be used to create the need and programs to support conservation and biodiversity. (I say this in a constructive way, and not to reflect on the quality of the study.)
“Assessing and understanding internet saliency of biodiversity components is important because it can be thought of as a broad proxy of cultural value...” Related to the above comments, I do not see how “salience” can be a proxy for “value” unless the webpage references are designated as considering a species as “good” or “bad.”
This is a very interesting and potentially useful avenue of research. But I would like to see more on how salience relates to biodiversity policies, especially since salience can refer to culturally considered "good" and "bad" species
This article is well written, well structured, and uses solid analytical methods to consider an interesting issue. But I struggle with the interpretation of results – summarized in the conclusion as indicating that it might be possible to use internet saliency as an indicator of the cultural value of species of conservation concern.
In fact, I worry about the idea of using internet saliency in that way.
Why? If I am understanding correctly, the results suggest that it is NOT conservation status which influences internet saliency, rather it is ‘familiarity’ (most notably indicated by presence of animal in human environment, also associated with species range, population) - although body size also important (endemism also important in Brazil). In layman’s language, this indicates that the most ‘popular’ species (most frequently referred to on the internet) are the ones people see most frequently (large, and nearby). Within country, the most popular species are also those which are unique/special to the local environment – I’ll come back to that point later.
Large and frequently ‘seen’ species would presumably also include species such as cattle and sheep which are nurtured primarily for consumptive purposes in addition to species kept as household pets (including dogs and cats). Species that are likely to have the MOST internet saliency are thus, potentially, common species which are not in need of protection. Valuation is all about relativities (which species are most / least ‘valuable). Rather than offering protection to ‘rare’ species, if one were to use internet saliency as a proxy for species ‘value’ one would run the risk of further endangering some species – particularly those that are not large, and not in frequent contact with humans.
I thus see this article, not as one which has demonstrated an alternative method to ‘support conservation prioritization and planning, valuation of ecosystem services’ but rather as one that has demonstrated the absolute need for biophysical scientists to work with social marketers or similar, to help increase public awareness of the importance of species (and ecosystems) that are neither large nor common and which are thus not perceived by the public as being ‘valuable’. This is likely challenging, given the potential for ‘overload’ (people throughout the world are likely unable to have the time, money or emotional capacity to worry about ALL species; some means of prioritizing needs to be found)…..
Which brings me to the other interesting point highlighted in this article, namely that endemism is important within country. Perhaps social marketers or similar could also help us to understand ways to capitalize on that observation, better harnessing feelings of national identity and patriotism towards species protection (rather than towards hatred of people of other nations or of other religions). That could get around the problem of ‘overload’, but still find ways of protecting endemic species (even those that are not large and do not always interact with humans).
I’d like to see a more sophisticated discussion of the implications of results.The current discussion focuses on cultural values and valuation, but doesn’t connect (deeply) to the literature on cultural values or on valuation. Neither does it make a deep connection to other branches of literature likely to be relevant here – namely social psychology and social marketing (both concerned with what makes things ‘popular’). This 'missing' connection could end up with unintended consequences (e.g. internet saliency being used to 'prove' that endangered species are relatively unimportant). Adding that connection, could yield some interesting insights.
No major comments.
A re-examination of the paragraph from lines 52-60: the last sentence appears to be a fragment.
Knowledge gap identified, and authors state how study fills that gap. Could use a sentence explaining why Brazilian species were chosen, instead of species from a different nation.
Research question defined but no hypothesis given. It's absence does not detract from the paper, however.
Research methods clearly described.
Discussion is very well explained, drawing upon the results and the literature to provide insight.
The discussion I found to be particularly well done, bringing in the literature to support the results of the study to provide a well-founded explanation of the possible drivers of "cultural value" for these Brazilian bird species.
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I tried to sell the over-cooked batch as interestingly smoky brittle - but Ed wasn't believing it.
Oh well. On the upside, peanut brittle has few, inexpensive ingredients and only takes a matter of minutes to make. Put it in a pretty package, and peanut brittle makes a great gift for friends/family/co-workers.
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WWE has posted a storyline article on their official website stating that Reigns had been “fined” for shoving a referee during the attack:
“Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns has been fined $5,000 for shoving referee John Cone during his title defense against Samoa Joe on Raw last night, WWE.com can confirm.”
“The incident occurred after Reigns backed Joe into the corner of the ring and continued to attack him past the official’s count. When Cone attempted to intercede, Reigns shoved him aside to continue his attack. The champion was subsequently disqualified, though he kept his title as a result of champion’s advantage.”
WWE plans to use this angle as a way to setup a “No Disqualification Match” between Joe and Reigns for the title at the Royal Rumble.


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City Â Development (CDL) has a gap down today from $13 and closing at $12.58; remaining on the low side for the day.
The volume is fairly high and a bearish Tekan sen – Kijun sen cross is confirmed.
Support is currently at $12.29 from the Chikou Span which coincides with the the kumo support.
A drop below this level will see the shorts trying to push it down to the range at $11
Is the drop for CDL the first sign of the increasing supply at the property front?


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The role of the Systems Analyst Advisor is to provide support to the Governance team lead with ensuring all systems remain within security compliance standards. Data Demonstrated experience with ITSM tools is required. Demonstrated experience with Tableau and SharePoint. Experience working with databases is required. Must be comfortable briefing to a wide audience of technical and non-technical decision makers and consumers. Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited:
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Northwest Lumber Mill First to Be Indicted on US Domestic Lacey Act Charges
A wood buyer from Washington State and his lumber mill, J&L Tonewoods, were indicted last week on charges of purchasing illegally harvested big leaf maples from the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in violation of the Lacey Act. The act bans illegal wildlife and timber trafficking, and the seven counts of the indictment are the first alleging violations within the United States. J&L Tonewoods processes and supplies big leaf maple for the custom musical instrument industry. Three people who allegedly cut the trees and delivered and sold them to the mill are charged with damaging and stealing government property.
Big leaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) is native to the Western American Pacific Northwest, and is one of the area’s few commercial hardwoods. It grows in many places along the coast, including on federal public lands, and provides critical habitat for native species. Some big leaf maples have a distinctive wood-grain pattern known as figured maple, which is valued for woodworking, particularly for making musical instruments and is known as tone wood. Manufacturers pay hundreds of dollars per block of highly figured maple.
The self-described "Home of Figured Big Leaf Maple," J&L Tonewoods states on their website that they have been involved in the tone wood business for 12 years and that they supply some of the larger guitar manufacturers, specifically the electric guitar industry, with figured big leaf maple from the Pacific Northwest. The indictment alleges that the company not only knowingly purchased figured maple harvested from the Gifford Pinchot National Forest – named after the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service – without permits, but that the mill owner trained and assisted the cutters, and at times cut the trees himself. Furthermore, J&L Tonewoods allegedly resold the maple to buyers and told them the wood was legally harvested and sourced. J&L Tonewoods made about 50 purchases from the tree cutters between October 2011 and March 2012, and sold the illegally sourced maple for more than $800,000, typically reselling the wood at three times the price they paid for it, according to the indictment. Much of the wood was destined for PRS Guitars, most famous for making Carlos Santana’s guitars for decades.
While the 1900 Lacey Act was framed to deal with the illegal taking of animals, it was amended in 2008 to include plants and plant products such as timber and paper, becoming the world’s first ban on trade in illegally sourced wood products. Penalties vary based on the violator's level of knowledge about the origin and legality of the product. In this case, the Justice Department stated that personnel at J&L Tonewoods were fully aware that they were dealing in illegally sourced timber, making these violations punishable by up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The Lacey Act has been enforced on timber products before, but the primary focus has been on importers of illegally sourced wood. This is the first time that Lacey has been used to prosecute illegal loggers within the boundaries of the United States, and the results of this case are likely to be closely watched by conservationists and buyers and suppliers of wood across the country. Stay tuned for case updates on our website.


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On Friday, April 23rd Hell’s Bay Boatworks, The Fly Shop of Miami and ESPN Outdoors will be hosting a dinner viewing of the Fly Fishing Film Tour at the IGFA.
The event will begin at 6pm with cocktails and appetizers during the silent auction. Visit with other attendees and fishing celebrities including Flip Pallot, Chico Fernandez and Jose Wejebe. Will Benson and Dave Teper, the producers of “High in the Lowlands” one of the featured films will be in attendance. Watch clips of “Pirates of the Flats” and slides by Pat Ford in the IGFA Theater. At 7:30, we will be serving a dinner of Guy Harvey approved sustainable seafood and showing the Fly Fishing Film Tour.


Refracting telescopes don’t use mirrors. Instead, this type of telescope has an objective lens permanently attached to the front end of a tube. The light from stars or other celestial objects passes through the lens and when it does, it gets bent, so that it forms an image at a focal point near the back of the telescope. The image is made even clearer as it passes through the eyepiece.
The distance from the objective lens to the image at the back of the tube is called the focal length. The lens that you look through at the front of the telescope is called an ocular or eyepiece. The tube helps to protect the lens from getting dirty or gathering any moisture on it.
Who was the first person to use refracting telescopes?
Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer from the 1600’s and he first used this type of telescope in the year 1609. The telescope he used was said to be less than 2 inches.
These telescopes can range in size from 60 millimeters to the world’s largest telescope, which is 1 meter in size. This telescope is located at the Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin and it was built in 1897.
This type of telescope used to be the telescope design of choice among astronomers, but in recent years, more and more astronomers are choosing reflecting telescopes. Refractors have a higher degree of error and can distort images more easily.
Even though refractors are not as popular as reflectors these days, they were the first type of telescopes used by ancient astronomers.
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Ross Named Big South Defensive Player of the WeekOctober 23, 2006
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charleston Southern linebacker Jada Ross has been named the Big South football New Balance Defensive Player of the Week, for games played during Week Eight (Oct. 21) of the 2006 season, it was announced today by the Conference office. In addition, Gardner-Webb quarterback Devin Campbell and kicker Hunter Smith were selected as Offensive and Special Teams Player of the Week, respectively, while VMI defensive back Christian Kelly garnered Freshman of the Week honors.
Ross, a redshirt-junior from Summerville, S.C., posted 20 tackles (eight solo, 12 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss (three yards), 0.5 sacks and a fumble recovery in Charleston Southern’s 27-22 win over VMI. He was part of a defense that allowed just two offensive touchdowns in nine possessions, notched a key tackle for loss and fumble recovery in Buccaneer territory during the same drive mid-way through the fourth quarter, and recorded six of his tackles during VMI’s final drive of the game, including a half-sack that forced a fourth-down and eventually the win for CSU. Ross also became the first player in Big South history to record two 20-tackle games in a season, as he had 20 stops Sept. 30 vs. North Greenville.