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April 23, 2012
By Donna Berry, Contributing Editor
Since the Great Depression, adequate protein intake has not been a concern for most Americans, as meat, poultry and other forms of animal proteins are readily available and even, typically, overconsumed. In fact, Americans are often criticized for their excessive intake of animal proteins, as many forms tend to be high in fat, particularly saturated fatty acids.
This is one of a number of motivating factors behind the Meatless Monday movement, which emphasizes that going meatless once a week may reduce the risk of chronic preventable conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, all of which are related to excessive dietary fat intake. But for many health-and wellness-conscious consumers, giving up meateven if just on Mondayhas them seeking out other sources of quality protein. This is because, during the past decade, scientists have discovered that this macronutrient influences numerous bodily functions, most notably prevention of muscle loss and maintenance of muscle function, and also provides a sense of fullness, which in turn can assist with weight loss and weight management.
Protein ingredients are available from many sources and are increasingly being added to everyday foods, including snack bars, beverages, yogurt and cookies," says Rachel Marshall, marketing manager, nutrition, Fonterra (USA) Inc, Rosemont, IL. The more protein is incorporated into foods people eat regularly, the easier it is for consumers to reap the benefits of a protein-rich diet."
Earlier this year, in order to gain a better understanding of Americans knowledge of the importance of dietary protein, Clif Bar & Co., Emeryville, CA, sponsored a nationwide phone survey of 1,000 people over the age of 18. Results revealed that just 35% of Americans understand their protein needs even though they know other essential health and fitness facts, such as how much water to drink and how often they should exercise.
This is expected to change. According to the 2011 Functional Foods/Foods for Health Consumer Trending Survey conducted by International Food Information Council (IFIC), Washington, D.C., an impressive 87% of the 1,000 consumers who participated in this web-based survey understand that protein, in general, supports overall health and well-being, while an impressive 86% are aware of the weight-management connection. More than half of those aware of these connections say they are already eating the protein they need to reap these benefits, while almost all of the remaining consumers plan to increase their intake within the year.
While this awareness was likely started with the popularity of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets such as Atkins in the late 90s, consumers are learning that dietary protein intake is associated with myriad positive health-and-wellness benefits," says Jessica Henry, marketing assistant, Idaho Milk Products, Jerome, ID.
Gwen Bargetzi, director of marketing, Hilmar Ingredients, Hilmar, CA, adds, Consumer interest in protein, and knowledge about the benefits of protein in the diet, is increasing, opening the door for a whole new world of opportunities. Three main trends are coalescing. Theres the recognition that protein should be consumed throughout the day; that protein is important for muscle health in the general population, not just among body builders; and finally, the need for high-quality protein fortification in emerging diets that rely on less meat-centric meals."
In response, food product designers of all types of foods and beverages are adding various protein-rich ingredients to formulations in order to make a nutrient-content claim. A good source of protein" claim indicates that a single serving contains 10% to 19% of the Daily Value (5 to 9 grams) for protein. An excellent source of protein" claim suggests that a serving contains 20% or more of the Daily Value (10 grams or more).
Communicating protein quality
Protein ingredients come from either animal or plant sources and vary in composition, which dictates the proteins quality. There are a number of ways to quantify the quality of protein. They all take into consideration the presence of the nine essential amino acidshistidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine(out of 22 known amino acids), as well as their occurrence in a pattern that closely matches the human bodys needs. Proteins that contain all nine essential amino acids, and in the right proportions, are characterized as complete proteins."
A calculation referred to as the protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) was adopted by FDA in 1993 as the preferred best" method to determine protein quality. This globally recognized measure rates a proteins ability to supply humans with the essential amino acids and is corrected for digestibility, or the amount of protein that is absorbed, with the highest PDCAAS being a 1.0. As a reference, the PDCAAS uses the amino-acid requirements specified by the World Health Organization (WHO) for two to five-year-old children, as preschoolers are the most demanding group for dietary protein other than infants.
The % Daily Value for protein, as listed on the Nutrition Facts of a packaged food or beverage, takes into consideration the PDCAAS of all the sources of protein in a formulation. And by no means are all proteins created equal. For example, whole wheat and beef have PCDAAS of 0.42 and 0.92, respectively, while whole egg, egg white, milk, cheese, whey protein, casein and soy-protein concentrate all have a PDCAAS of 1.0.
Recent advancements in protein extraction technologies have resulted in a number of new plant protein sources with relatively high PDCAAS. For example, pea protein has a PDCAAS value of 0.93, while canola protein isolate claims a perfect PDCAAS score of 1.0.
Because many protein ingredients contribute functionality in addition to nutrition, designers are finding that often its a combination of proteins that works best. And, with a growing pool of proteins to choose from, these combinations are endless, which is making it easier to fortify all types of foods and beverages.
Meatless does not mean vegan
If a vegan claim is not being made, animal-derived protein ingredients complement many formulations. For example, a growing number of meat alternatives rely on cheese as a source of flavor and color, in addition to nutrition.
Gelatin and collagen proteins have long been a source of protein to food formulators," says Mindi McKibbin, edible technical services specialist, Gelita USA, Sergeant Bluff, IA. They are neutral in both taste and odor, and contribute little color to final products." However, gelatin and collagen peptides lack the essential amino acid tryptophan, and therefore are not considered complete proteins. As such, they are commonly used in combination with other proteins. The most import physical property of gelatin is its ability to form a reversible gel, which is important in certain applications," adds McKibbin. In fact, gelatin can be used to simulate that melt-in-your-mouth sensation of animal fat in meatless center-of-plate alternatives, as well as fat-free yogurt.
Collagen peptides, on the other hand, do not gel and thus are ideal for protein beverages, protein bars and other protein-fortified applications," says McKibbin. In beverage applications, collagen peptides are stable at all pH levels. They do not precipitate when used alone, and when used with other proteins, they help to stabilize the system. In protein bars, they help bind water and maintain a soft, chewy texture throughout shelf-life."
Egg products are also highly functional proteins that can be used in ovo-vegetarian products. There are more than 40 different proteins in a whole egg, some only located in the white and others predominately in the yolk," says Elisa Maloberti, director of egg product marketing, American Egg Board, Park Ridge, IL. These proteins influence the rate of denaturation and coagulation, which in turn are responsible for a number of the more than 20 unique functionalities that egg products bring to product formulations, such as binding ingredients, foaming and tenderization.
Further, the carotenoids in the lipid portion of lipoproteins provide the rich yellow color found in the yolk and can provide a rich, yellow hue to some applications," Maloberti adds. Egg proteins also contribute to browning."
When it comes to flavor, eggs, though inherently bland, are recognized as providing well-rounded yet neutral richness that can stand on its own in some applications or serve as a backdrop to allow more strongly flavored tastes to come out, Maloberti explains.
Dairy proteins can be divided into three different groups, according to Luis Hernandez, senior application scientist, Fonterra. There are casein ingredients (caseinates, casein hydrolysates and micellar casein), whey ingredients (whey protein concentrates, whey protein isolates, or WPI, whey powders and whey protein hydrolysates) and milk ingredients, which contain both casein and whey proteins. The latter includes nonfat dry milk, whole-milk powder, milk protein concentrates (MPC) and milk protein isolates, as well as liquid milk and even products such as cheese and yogurt.
This wide range of ingredients varies in protein content and functionality, with some dairy proteins used purely for their functional benefits. For example, dairy proteins can emulsify sauces or improve the texture of yogurt," says Loren Ward, director of R&D, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID. Dairy-derived protein ingredients can also be used to clean up labels, replacing other ingredients that would be less recognizable, and therefore less appealing, to consumers.
Other dairy ingredients are used as both a source of quality protein, as well as for functionality," Ward continues. For example, some whey protein ingredients can boost the protein level of Greek-style yogurts while also contributing to a desirable thicker, denser texture and body. Some milk protein concentrates boost the protein levels of dry mix and ready-to-drink meal replacement beverages, while also contributing a thick, rich mouthfeel."
Henry adds: We have learned that MPC provides unique satiety benefit. Containing approximately 20% whey proteins, which are fast digesting, and 80% of the slower-digesting casein proteins, when MPC is part of a weight loss or maintenance food or beverage, it provides both immediate and longer-term satiety benefits.
Our Grade A MPC and milk protein isolate, which is simply a more concentrated form of MPC with the same proportion of whey and casein, is made using a proprietary cold-filtration process, whereby fresh pasteurized skim milk proteins are separated from the lactose and mineral portion of the milk," says Henry. Then they are concentrated and dried into food ingredients that contain all the fractions of milk proteins in the same ratio as they are naturally occurring in milk."
The low-heat process ensures that the proteins remain intact (undenatured) for optimal nutrition and functionality. MPC has become a favorite protein for use in yogurt, as it will bind water and allow manufacturers to use lower levels of hydrocolloids, which can improve the flavor and quality of yogurt," Henry says. For other dairy applications, such as cheese and processed cheese, MPC provides nutrition and stabilization without significantly changing the products overall dairy composition."
Some suppliers have designed specialty dairy proteins that provide specific functions. We have a WPI that was designed specifically for clear, acid beverages, enabling a more water-like experience for the consumer while still delivering high-quality whey proteins," says Marshall. For milky formulations, we have a specialized functional MPC that offers improved texture and stability compared to standard MPCs in neutral high-protein beverage applications.
In the past, the use of whey protein ingredients in bars was limited due to their chewy properties and hardening over time," says Marshall. Recent developments in functional whey protein ingredients enable higher levels of whey to be incorporated into bars without the detrimental effects on texture, enabling brand owners to deliver more whey in a bar than ever before. One such ingredient can be used as a sole source of protein for bars and delivers up to 35% protein."
Grace Harris, director of applications and business development, Hilmar Ingredients, adds that whey proteins can be added to cereal items in the form of whey crisps. These crisps provide texture and crunch in granola-type cereals," she says. Whey proteins can also be used in hot cereals, such as oatmeal and porridge, to provide protein fortification and creaminess in texture.
In addition to boosting the protein levels in meat alternatives ranging from veggie burgers to breaded meat-free frozen burritos, whey proteins can be used to increase gelling and water binding, as well as to bind other ingredients," adds Harris.
Specialty whey proteins have been designed for weight-loss foods. Low-calorie diets result in a negative energy balance, which translates to the catabolism of equal proportions of muscle and body fat for energy. The ratio at which muscle tissue and body fat is catabolized for energy can be altered by ingesting anabolic proteins and peptides," says Ward. We offer a whey protein that provides the anabolic response needed to maintain and limit muscle catabolism and promote body fat utilization as the primary endogenous energy source."
Further, as people age, there is a reduction in lean body mass, and metabolic rate decreases as does physical activity, contributing to an overall reduction in energy needs. Protein intake is an important determinant of optimal function and prevention of sarcopenia (degenerative loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength associated with aging).
Whey proteins ability to provide an anabolic advantage over other proteins in promoting muscle makes them attractive in foods for older consumers. This function is believed to be due to the high level of the essential amino acid leucine in whey ingredients, as leucine ignites protein synthesis in the body.
Traditional plant proteins
Flavor, texture and functionality have typically limited use levels of various plant proteins in most applications. Further, most legumes and grains are not complete proteins and have PDCAAS below 0.75. Select ancient and specialty grains, including buckwheat and quinoa, as well as some plant seeds, in particular flax and hemp, are complete proteins that provide additional nutritional benefits, including fiber, vitamins and minerals.
We market whole-grain brown rice proteins, which are recognized as being hypoallergenic, an important attribute in formulations for sensitive consumers," says Dan Force, protein product manager, Prinova USA, Carol Stream, IL. Available in multiple protein levels, they are a complete protein with a PDCAAS of 1.0. With a bland to slightly sweet taste profile, they can be used as complete replacement for or in conjunction with soy and whey proteins."
Pea protein is a newer ingredient valued for its high solubility (70%), as well as its PDCAAS value of 0.93. Pea protein has received significant recognition for its premium color, mouthfeel and neutral taste," says Force. These attributes allow for more highly concentrated use and new product applications, including puddings and confectionery."
Kevin Segall, research scientist, Burcon NutraScience Corp., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, says, Our novel pea protein isolate is 100% soluble at low pH and has a clean flavor suitable for acidic beverage systems and a variety of other food applications." It is extracted from field peas, a non-oilseed source of quality protein that also is high in fiber, vitamins and minerals.
An emerging plant-based protein source is rapeseed, more commonly known as canola in North America. Ingredient suppliers are able to produce canola protein isolates with nutritional and functional attributes, with some having a PDCAAS of almost 1.0. In addition to being a high-quality protein, canola protein isolate possesses functional properties that resemble a number of animal proteins. Functions include emulsification, gel formation, thickening and water- and ingredient-binding," says Segall.
The most well-recognized plant protein comes from the soybean. Soy protein ingredients vary somewhat in protein quality, but all typically have a PDCAAS greater than 0.9. Soy protein ingredients come in many forms, including toasted soy flours, textured soy flour, soy concentrates and isolated soy proteins," says Cheryl Borders, manager, soy foods applications and technical service edible beans, ADM, Decatur, IL. The various products offer a wide range of functionalities, including emulsification, water retention, mouthfeel, texture and appearance." Soy ingredients are versatile, and have the ability to be manipulated into textures that mimic meats, which is why they have long been used in meat-substitute products.
ADM also has an edible bean line. "These are pre-cooked and dehydrated whole beans, pieces, grits and powders," says Borders. While applications include entrées, soups and side dishes, the bean products are also being used in extruded and sheeted snacks, baked goods, tortillas, crackers and dips, and gluten-free products. The bean powders offer more protein and fiber than typical flours and whole cereal grains. Using the bean powders, some products can be formulated to have a full or half serving of vegetables, in addition to increasing the protein and fiber content."
Though many plant-based proteins are incomplete proteins, products designers are learning to take a systems approach to boosting protein levels of everyday foods. These products will continue to gain the attention of consumers who want to reap the benefits of a protein-rich diet.
Donna Berry, president of Chicago-based Dairy & Food Communications, Inc., has been writing about product development and marketing for 13 years. Prior to that, she worked for Kraft Foods in the natural-cheese division. She has a B.S. in Food Science from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. She can be reached at [email protected].
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I had a CW9 for a couple of years. Reliability was amazing. It shot anything I put in it. Was a
great, lightweight gun. I just never enjoyed the trigger pull on it. For self defense point and
Posted in thread: Ruger sr9c on 08-31-2012 at 11:29 PM
I have the SR9c and love it! I use it as my every day carry gun with the 10 round mag for CCW
and then put the 17 round mag in at night for my wife to use as a home defense weapon. It
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I love my SR9c! You're already familiar with the platform and you can use the SR9 magazines in
both guns at the range. You would also only have to buy one caliber of ammo.
Posted in thread: Ruger or S&W on 12-30-2011 at 09:27 PM
I have shot my friend's full size M&P 9 and own an SR9c myself. I love the way both guns feel.
Whe purchasing my SR9c, I chose it because the man selling it to me told me the compact
versions of the m...
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I wear my Kholsters for atleast two weeks as much as I can before "combat" cutting them. That
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Posted in thread: Ruger LC9 on 12-20-2011 at 12:10 PM
The SR9c is a great gun as well. Obviously larger than the LC9, but a wonderful, versatile gun
that I trust my life with every day. I don't think you could go wrong with either one.
Posted in thread: Ruger LC9 on 12-17-2011 at 12:58 AM
I'd say you got a great little pistol! The LC9 is the next gun I plan on buying.
Posted in thread: IWB holster for new sr40c on 12-17-2011 at 12:56 AM
I use a Kholster for my SR9c and love it. The rebate code for an extra 10% off helps too.
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I couldn't believe there was a 10/22 in there some where! Way to go!
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A class action lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Cleveland earlier this month accuses Fifth Third Bank of charging illegally high interest for what the plaintiffs called “payday” loans.
At issue is the question of whether the costs that Cincinnati-based Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) charges for its Early Access loan program are considered fees or interest.
The Cincinnati Business Courier reports that the loans are essentially advances on a borrower’s paycheck. The customer gets a short-term loan, with money directly deposited in a checking account. Fifth Third charges a 10 percent fee that is taken out of the customer’s next paycheck before it is direct-deposited. Fifth Third also takes the loan amount out of the paycheck, as long as the next direct deposit is at least $100.
The plaintiffs, William Klopfenstein and Adam McKinney, claim in the lawsuit that Fifth Third’s fees amounted to interest with annual percentage rates that can top 1,000 percent. That’s because the loans are paid back quickly, so the rates soar on an annual basis. Each of the plaintiffs say they’ve paid more than 1,000 percent annualized rates on several occasions.
Ohio law limits banks to a maximum 25 percent annual interest rate on loans, the plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a news release.
The plaintiffs want Fifth Third to pay back all of what they call excessive interest charges to customers.
Fifth Third doesn’t comment on pending litigation, a spokeswoman said.
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HOUSE costs in Sydney and Melbourne have been tipped to fall by 15 per cent from their peak because the market continues to chill, with the chance of a “crash touchdown” within the fallout from the Banking Royal Fee nonetheless a risk.
The warning from AMP Capital chief economist Dr Shane Oliver got here because the Reserve Financial institution left the official money charge on maintain at 1.5 per cent for the 23rd month in a row, extending the report streak with no change.
Information launched by analysis agency CoreLogic on Monday confirmed nationwide home costs fell for the ninth consecutive month in June to be 1.three per cent decrease than their September 2017 peak, leaving latest house consumers “going through unfavorable fairness”.
“Total, Sydney and Melbourne are prone to see a high to backside fall of round 15 per cent unfold out to 2020, however for nationwide common costs the highest to backside fall is prone to be round 5 per cent,” Dr Oliver stated in a shopper observe.
“A crash touchdown is unlikely within the absence of a lot greater rates of interest or unemployment, however it’s a threat given the problem in gauging how extreme the most recent tightening in financial institution lending requirements within the face of the Royal Fee will get.”
Final month, ANZ stated it had “materially downgraded” its outlook for the housing market and now anticipated to see declines of “round 10 per cent peak to trough” in Sydney and Melbourne.
Dr Oliver stated the continuing home worth falls would depress shopper spending because the “wealth impact” goes in reverse. “It’s in line with our view that the RBA will go away charges on maintain out to 2020 not less than,” he stated.
“Dwelling worth weak spot is at ranges the place the RBA began slicing charges in 2008 and 2011, so whereas it’s not our base case we nonetheless can’t rule out the following transfer in charges being a minimize moderately than a hike.”
The RBA final minimize the money charge to its report low of 1.5 per cent in August 2016, following an earlier minimize to 1.75 per cent in Might. There has not been an official money charge improve since November 2010.
CoreLogic head of analysis Tim Lawless agreed that it was wanting more and more seemingly that the RBA would go away the money charge on maintain all through 2019.
“Focus is now shifting to mortgage charges, the place we’re more and more seeing upwards stress from abroad funding prices,” he stated.
“Already, smaller banks and non-banks, who’re typically extra uncovered to wholesale debt prices, are pushing rates of interest greater for choose mortgage merchandise.
“Bigger banks, who’re extra reliant on home deposits to fund their house loans, have much less publicity to greater funding prices. Nevertheless, it’s seemingly margin pressures have gotten evident throughout the large finish of city as properly.”
Steve Mickenbecker, finance knowledgeable from comparability web site Canstar, stated the RBA was unlikely to maneuver the money charge up till wage development picked up from the place it was “stubbornly” sitting at round 2 per cent.
“It desires to really feel that debtors have constructed up the potential to fulfill greater repayments,” he stated. “Canstar has calculated that mortgage repayments are averaging simply above 40 per cent of common after tax earnings. This stage is just too excessive for consolation.”
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French educator, b. November 6, 1752, at Paris; d. in 1822, at Mantes
Campan, JEANNE-LOUISE-HENRIETTE, nee GENEST (known as MADAME CAMPAN), a French educator, b. November 6, 1752, at Paris; d. in 1822, at Mantes. She was carefully educated under the direction of her father, a head-clerk in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in whose house she met such distinguished men of letters as Duclos, Marmontel, and Thomas. At the age of fifteen she spoke English and Italian, and read so well that she was appointed reader to the young princesses, Victoire, Sophie, and Louise, the daughters of Louis XV. Soon afterwards she married M. Campan, whose father was secretary to the queen’s cabinet. On that occasion Louis XV gave her an annual income of 5000 livres ($1000) as dowry. She then entered the service of Marie-Antoinette, as first lady of the bed-chamber (1770), and retained that position till June 20, 1792. When the unfortunate queen was sent to prison, Mme Campan courageously asked to be allowed to share her sad lot. Her request was denied, and she retired to Coubertin, a small village in the Chevreuse valley. She found herself in straitened circumstances, having to provide for her young son and for her husband who was heavily in debt and in poor health. With a nun as associate she established a boarding-school for girls at Saint-Germain, which soon achieved success and counted among its pupils Hortense de Beauharnais, the daughter of Josephine. Napoleon was so much pleased with the order, elegance, and distinction of the school that he appointed Mme Campan superintendent of the Imperial Academy of Ecouen, founded for the education of the daughters of members of the Legion of Honor (December, 1807). She adopted the program of the old Saint-Cyr house, modifying it to suit the new conditions. Her chief aim was to train girls to be useful women and good mothers. In 1814 the school was abolished and Mme Campan bitterly denounced as a traitor by the Royalists, because she had accepted the favors of the “usurper”. She retired to Mantes and spent her time in writing didactic and historical essays. Mme Campan’s principal works are: “Memoires sur la vie de Marie-Antoinette, suivis de souvenirs et anecdotes sur le regne de Louis XIV et de Louis XV” (3 vols., Paris, 1823); “Lettres de deux jeunes filles” (1811); “L’education des femmes” (1823); “Conversations d’une mere avec ses filles” (1804); “Nouvelles et comedies l’usage de la jeun” (1823). These four books have been published under the title of “Oeuvres completes de Mme Campan sur l’education” (Paris, 1823).
LOUIS N. DELAMARRE

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Trimble announced that the latest version of its eCognition software for geospatial data analysis at the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) conference.
Trimble eCognition software is a solution for the analysis and extraction of information from geospatial data collected via aerial, satellite and mobile mapping platforms. This new release simplifies and reduces the time taken to classify objects in imagery data sets using the new template matching function. With eCognition 9, users can define objects graphically to streamline the template creation process. These templates are used to automatically identify objects of interest in imagery.
In addition, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System professionals can now integrate data layers more efficiently through improved GIS tools within eCognition 9. These capabilities provide a framework for advanced analysis that allows professionals to use eCognition to resolve a larger range of geospatial queries and obtain more accurate results.
“With the fast growth of imaging and remote sensing data collection, geospatial professionals need faster and simpler methods to analyze and extract meaningful information from the data,” said Alain Samaha, business area director of Trimble’s Geospatial Software Solutions Division. “eCognition 9 takes simplification and integration to a new level while augmenting the precision and accuracy of results. This opens the door to a wider range of applications across multiple industries.”


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This is a blog about the books, film and world of British thriller and spy novel author Len Deighton, writer of The Ipcress File, Funeral in Berlin, SS-GB, Bomber, Berlin Game and many other books. This blog also covers the spy thriller genre and the Cold War more widely.
It is a companion website to the main Deighton Dossier archive (link on the right).
It is the only website + blog endorsed by the author himself!
Content (c) Rob Mallows 2008-22 unless otherwise stated.
I've just discovered that the Deighton Dossier online forum - established for over two years and with 250 members - has been, well, wiped. Like some secret Stasi file, the contents have gone. It's empty. Barren. Void of opinion.
I had had an email from Forumer, the hosts, saying it was being updated. Some update!
It's damned annoying, that's what it is. The forum had been a great place for readers of the blog and the website to post up their comments on Deighton's books and more widely the Cold War and spy fiction in general. All gone. Not a hint of why. Oof, I'm angry!
But in the spirit of the residents of America's hurricane alley, when you lose something important in a storm, well you just start rebuilding straightaway. And that's what I'll do with the forum. I've reconstituted it on Proboards and you can now access it by clicking on this link.
So, if you've visited it before and made comments, please go back to it and sign up again and start adding new themes, ideas and reactions to the blog and the website.
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Yes, the Rose Bowl pulled in only 91,322 fans this year.
The short-of-capacity attendance figure showed that not enough Californians or West Coasters were able to fill the Granddaddy in the absence of Florida State fans who — being pragmatic — wanted to save travel expenses for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game… the game the Oregon Ducks are playing in on Monday night.
Arizona State couldn’t fill its stadium for Notre Dame on Nov. 8:
I guess a battle of top 10 teams wasn't a big enough draw for that corner. pic.twitter.com/g5hRJmEIvr
— Brad Denny (@BDenny29) November 8, 2014
There were loads of empty seats for the Pac-12 Championship Game in Levi’s Stadium (in Santa Clara, California) on Dec. 5:
DirecTV carries SEC Network, but not Pac-12 Networks.
It’s clear, and there’s no point in denying it: West Coast and Pacific time zone college football fans will never care as much about this sport as Southerners and Midwesterners do. This is a cultural reality, entrenched and constantly reaffirmed in the college football marketplace.
As someone born in Phoenix and now living in Seattle, I’ve seen this dynamic up close. There was a time when I tried to fight it, but as anyone who has lived in the West for any prolonged amount of time can attest, there’s a tradeoff involved in living out here. We don’t care as passionately about our sports in all times and seasons, but we adore the slower pace of life and the advantages of this time zone.
When the Tigers play the Mariners in Seattle, the start time for a West Coast sports fan is 7:10 p.m. For someone in Michigan, 10:10.
When the NCAA tournament title game is played, it’s 6:23 here in the West, 9:23 in the East. Our kids can actually watch the game in full.
When the World Series starts, it’s 5:37 in the West, 8:37 in the East. A four-hour game with 11 pitching changes ends before 10 p.m. out here. In the East… well, we in the West don’t really know how you manage to do it. There’s a lot to love about this region. West is Best? That’s real for us. Don’t fence us in.
However, there is absolutely no question that in college football — more than any other sport — being in the West has carried a price.
Our late games end near 2 in the morning Eastern time. The Pac-12 Conference is easier to shoehorn into pre-packaged identities and perception-based silos because a lot of the nation just doesn’t watch late games live… and, yes, because DirecTV doesn’t carry Pac-12 Networks. (This problem, of course, long predated P-12 Net and the DirecTV problems.)
Want to add up all the times non-USC Pac-12 teams have suffered over the years?Here are just a few:
California, not in the Rose Bowl since the 1958 season, was politicked out of the 2005 game by Mack Brown and Texas.
Arizona State, not in a BCS game since the 1997 Rose Bowl, was not chosen for a BCS bowl in the 2007 season. Three-loss Illinois got in, though.
No one could make room for Arizona in a BCS bowl in the 1998 season.
Oregon didn’t get into the 2001 season’s BCS title game, the 2002 Rose Bowl against Miami.
Western fans just don’t travel as well to bowl games. This is a key reason why there’s still no Pac-12/SEC bowl tie-in, one of the great deficits and absences in college football’s recent history. The Western postseason experience in college football has been rooted in the fundamental idea that Midwesterners want to escape the bitter cold and come out to California or Arizona for a few days of sun. Western fans traveling outside their region? Good luck with that.
West is Best — the saying holds true in so many aspects of lifestyle, but not in college football.
Want more affirmation of this point? Consider our reaction to Marcus Mariota’s Heisman Trophy.
Read the whole piece, but here are the two key details to extract from it:
1) Mariota became the first non-USC Pac-12 quarterback to win the Heisman since Jim Plunkett of Stanford in 1970.
2) Mariota became the first non-USC quarterback from the Mountain or Pacific time zones to win the Heisman since Ty Detmer of BYU in 1990.
It’s just a plain point of fact: The West doesn’t get a lot of non-USC love. It hasn’t been able to point to many mountaintop moments over the years if the Trojans weren’t part of the mix.
The Oregon Ducks are very much playing for themselves on Monday night. Oregon has established its own independent, stand-alone brand, the work of many years and many people, beginning with Phil Knight and Rich Brooks, and then flowing through Mike Bellotti to Chip Kelly to Mariota to Mark Helfrich (among others). If the Ducks win, it’s their championship more than anyone else’s. Let’s put that front and center.
However, Oregon is also playing for the West. The last non-USC national champion in the sport was Washington, in 1991 (as a shared champion with Miami). The Huskies finished first in the Coaches’ Poll, while the Hurricanes were first in the AP writers’ poll. Since then, the non-USC portion of the Pac-12 has found it very hard to get its foot in the national championship door.
You’ve already been reminded of Oregon’s 2002 Rose Bowl snub. Washington made a strong run in the 2000 season, but didn’t quite make the title game. Oregon State was also a big-time team in that same 2000 campaign, but the Beavers couldn’t run the table, either. Washington State made a couple of Rose Bowls but lost them both (in 1998 and 2003). Cal’s moment never quite arrived in that 2004 season. Stanford began a great run in 2010 under Jim Harbaugh but won the Rose Bowl following a regular season (2012) when the team lost twice.
In the current Pac-12 South, a profound source of irony is that the best non-USC team over the past 10 years is the team that didn’t join the conference until 2011: Utah. The Utes finished in the top four of one national poll in 2004, and in both polls in 2008 (second in the AP poll). UCLA has floundered, never recovering from its loss to Miami in December of 1998, one win away from a spot in the first BCS title game opposite Tennessee. Arizona and Arizona State have been constant teases since the BCS era began. Colorado had its own share of great moments in the Big 12, but like Utah, it hasn’t been able to achieve at a high level since coming to the Pac-12.
It’s quite clear: Non-USC Pac-12 teams have had it rough over the past quarter of a century. Some teams — Stanford and, especially in the present moment, these Oregon Ducks — have largely enjoyed the past five years, but that sweetest taste of championship glory has proved to be elusive throughout the non-USC precincts of the American West.
A lot of what hurt the Pac-12 (when it was still the Pac-10) was poor leadership. If you hadn’t known this, consider the fact that when departing Pac-10 commissioner Tom Hansen was honored in a ceremony at the 2010 Rose Bowl, Oregon fans booed him. Other fan bases in the league felt the same way. Subsequent years under new commissioner Larry Scott have witnessed the creation of Pac-12 Networks and an infusion of TV money which has substantially upgraded the quality of coaching in the league.
Is this a Larry Scott title if Oregon wins? No, not really — again, Oregon had begun to become “Oregon” before Scott arrived. However, the TV money in the league built up Arizona to the point that the Wildcats could hire Rich Rodriguez. Under Rich Rod, Arizona became a team that beat Oregon and was in the playoff mix before the Pac-12 Championship Game. The Pac-12 has stood on par with the SEC this season, at the very least. Some would put the Pac ahead of the SEC based on non-conference Power 5 records and other select reasons. Is this partly the result of better leadership in San Francisco, as opposed to Hansen’s tired run in Walnut Creek, which better served the non-revenue programs compared to the big-ticket sports?
There is no doubt on this point… certainly not in Pac-12 country.
There’s a postscript worth passing along about Tom Hansen getting booed at the 2010 Rose Bowl: Oregon’s opponent that day just happened to be… yep, of course… Ohio State.
If Oregon can beat the Buckeyes this time — something it failed to do five years ago — it would serve as a powerful representation, both actualized and metaphorical, of how college football has grown in the Western United States.
You won’t hear chants of “P-A-C! P-A-C!” in Arlington, Texas, and there won’t be a national narrative machinery cranking into high gear on ESPN if the Ducks win the title. However, an Oregon victory — if it should happen — would represent a moment of catharsis for a lot of people in the American West.

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I am a Christian but I support a woman's right to have an abortion. I am a feminist but I am uncomfortable with abortion past quickening and opposed to third trimester abortion. I don't think abortion is a sin. I do think abortion has the potential to deeply wound individual women. I think safe and legal abortion is absolutely necessary. I also think a healthy society should do everything possible to prevent unplanned and unwanted pregnancies.
I have had five pregnancies (that I was aware of), only one of which was planned. Three of my pregnancies resulted in live births, two of them ended in first trimester miscarriages. I have never had an abortion.
I became sexually active at 16. I was in a committed, loving relationship with a responsible young man. If I had gotten pregnant as a teen, I probably would have chosen to have an abortion. The reason was real to me then but now seems ironic. If I had gotten pregnant when I was 16 or 17 I would have had an abortion because I wouldn't have wanted the shame or scandal of being a pregnant teenage girl in my community, particularly in my church. I heard people say really mean things about pregnant girls and I wouldn't have wanted to be the one talked about; I didn't think I could handle the weight of the scorn. Pretty funny, when you think about it, that the church community that spent so much energy telling me abortion is a sin was the very reason I would have had one. But I was lucky. My boyfriend and I took lots of chances, had lots of unprotected sex but we never became pregnant (I did loosely practice a form of Natural Family Planning that I read about in a book at the home of a Catholic family I babysat for). I don't really understand why we didn't but I'm grateful that I never had to make that life or death decision and I'm especially grateful I didn't "have" to get married at 16, which, of course, would have been the other option. I shudder when I think of who I would now be if I'd been forced to marry at 16.
When I got pregnant with my oldest child I was 24, newly divorced from my first husband, unemployed with no health insurance, without a home of my own, carless and in a very casual relationship. I was the poster-child for instability. But I knew in my heart and in my mind that I wanted my baby and that I could care for him; almost the instant I was aware that I was pregnant, I loved him deeply. I never really even considered having an abortion. I firmly believed that everything would work out fine because it HAD to work out fine, and it did. I got a nanny gig that would allow me to bring my baby to work with me, moved in with Hammy and even paid the midwife in total before the baby's birth. Although on paper I appeared to be unstable, I actually had good internal resources and a supportive community to help me.
However, just because having the baby was the right decision for me doesn't mean it would be a good choice for another woman.
There are many reasons why abortion should be legal. Mainly, though, no woman should ever be forced to birth and raise a child she does not want. And no child should ever grow up without being loved and cherished. I think abortion is far preferable to a child being emotionally or physically neglected or abused. I think it would damage a woman's spirit and/or psyche less to have an early stage abortion than to give birth to and raise a baby she resented and didn't love.
I guess my sorta belief in reincarnation partially allows for my acceptance of abortion. Our souls, the Light within each of us, is a part of Divine Energy. Here on Earth or wherever we're part of God. Sometimes an individual soul has a journey to make on this Earth that takes 80 or 90 years and sometimes the journey is only for a few days; whatever the length of the journey, we'll all reunited with the One again, ultimately. I think that if abortion is a sin, it's only a sin if the woman believes it is and allows the guilt of making the choice to come between her and God. Which is not to say that if a woman does not think abortion is a sin she should enter into it lightly. Abortion should always be a deep, heavy and very well supported decision.
I know people who feel very differently about this issue who's opinions I respect. I don't think I have the answer for everyone, only for myself, and even then it evolves. I don't think anyone should make decisions for other people but that each person should be trusted and supported to make the decisions that best meet their own needs.

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House panel approves $28M for Flint water crisis
LANSING -- State lawmakers moved quickly Wednesday on Gov. Rick Snyder’s request for a $28.-million supplemental appropriation to assist Flint in its drinking water crisis.
The House Appropriations Committee approved the bill 29-0 at a morning hearing and chairman Rep. Al Pscholka, R-Stevensville, said he expected the bill to pass the full house Wednesday.
Pscholka said the funding is a high priority for him and complained that an earlier mark attributed to him that there would be "no blank check" for Flint had been taken out of context, particularly on social media. He said the "blank check" reference was part of an 11-minute interview in which he expressed sympathy for Flint families and supported taking action but added: "There is no such thing as a blank check."
House Bill 5220 now moves to the full House. The funding, if approved by the Legislature, will come from the 2015-16 budget.
“Medium- and long-term needs are still being assessed and will be addressed in a future supplemental request,” state Budget Director John Roberts said Tuesday in a letter to the leadership in the House and Senate.
The $28 million, mostly from the state’s general fund, includes:
- $17.2 million for bottled water, water filters and replacement cartridges; field operation costs for the Department of Health and Human Services; epidemiological analysis and case management for individuals with elevated blood levels; nutrition support and community education; support for child and adolescent health centers, assessment of potential linkages to other diseases, food inspections and crisis counseling.
- $5.7 million for water system needs, potential payment to the city of Flint to aid with utility issues, lab and testing costs, corrosion control procedures and an infrastructure integrity study using outside experts.
- $2 million to help pay for the replacement of plumbing fixtures in schools, child care and adult foster care centers, nursing homes, dialysis centers and surgery centers in Flint.
- $2 million to address funding needs for the Michigan National Guard’s role in providing support to the residents of Flint.
- $935,000 for the hiring of nine additional school nurses for the Flint school district and funding to the Genesee Intermediate School District to hire two early service coordinators, a psychologist and a health professional to coordinate wraparound services for students and provide fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary students in Genesee County.
- $100,000 for the Michigan State Police to pay for the Flint Water Interagency Coordinating Committee.
Drinking water in Flint was contaminated with lead starting in April 2014 when the city, while under the control of a state-appointed emergency manager, switched the source of supply from Lake Huron water supplied by the City of Detroit to Flint River water treated at the Flint city treatment plant. Michigan Department of Environmental Quality officials have acknowledged they made a mistake when they failed to require needed corrosion control chemicals to be added to the water.
As a result, lead leached from pipes and fixtures into the drinking water and test showed lead levels spiked in the blood of some Flint children. Although the city switched back to Detroit water in October, officials say the potential for harm continues because of damage done to Flint's water distribution infrastructure.
Blood tests are not considered a reliable indicator of lead exposure because lead only stays in the blood a relatively short time before being excreted or absorbed into the body.
Tests show safe or undetectable lead levels in the drinking water received by many Flint customers, but state health officials have advised residents not to drink the water without filtering it or having it tested for lead.
Snyder declared a state of emergency on Jan. 5 and called out the National Guard to assist with water and filter distribution on Jan. 12. President Barack Obama declared a federal state of emergency on Saturday, but denied Snyder's request for declaration of a federal disaster, normally reserved for natural disasters. Snyder is appealing that denial. A federal disaster declaration would make more federal funding available.
The supplemental request for the 2015-16 budget year is on top of $9.35 million the Legislature appropriated in October to help Flint reconnect to the Detroit water system, which draws from Lake Huron, and pay for bottled water and other needed items.
Snyder said more money will be needed and officials said they are reworking the 2016-17 budget request Snyder will present on Feb. 10, to accommodate the Flint crisis.
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Hydraulic transducers measuring certain standard process parameters are discussed, incorporating impact modulators. Schemes of compensation-type transducers are presented transfer functions are derived and the results of experimental studies of static and dynamic characteristics are included.
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Acqua Livingstone - MISSONIHOME Groundbreaking Behind the Scenes
Catch clips of the groundbreaking, press conference, and project launch of Acqua Livingstone interior design by MISSONIHOME, the first residential building in the world to be interior designed by the iconic Italian fashion house.
Photos are artist’s renditions only. The images and details shown herein are intended for illustration purposes only. While the information are based on present plans, which have been created with great care and effort, the developers reserve the right to change proposed project features, amenities, prices and terms without prior notice. It is then recommended that the client confirm their accuracy and subsequent changes, if any. Further, the client holds the developers free from any legal and financial claims resulting from the information contained herein.


We flew Virgin America, the flight was nice and uneventful. Their shtick is pay-as-you-go, no free food, but they sell food during the flight (as well as movies, wifi, etc), and the roast beef wrap we bought was actually pretty good.
|Our first view of San Francisco, coming out of the BART station|
From SFO we took the BART into the city. We purchased Clipper Cards for BART and MUNI transport (the equivalent of Charlie Cards in Boston or SUBE card in Buenos Aires). A crowded bus ride later, we arrived at the neighborhood where we're staying for the next ten days, at a room we found via AirBnB.
|Our temporary neighborhood|
Our primary goal for the next two weeks is finding a place to live starting in October. So with our luggage set down, and after a delicious hamburger lunch, we started exploring neighborhoods. We did a six mile loop through NoPa, Haight, Noe Valley, Castro, and the Mission, including some very steep hills. We got a sense for what the neighborhoods feel like, where there's public transportation, where there are nearby shops and restaurants, where it felt sketchy.
The city is beautiful (obviously). The views from some of the summits were amazing. The weather today was perfect for walking, mid-60s and sunny.
|A really big San Francisco hill.|
|At least the hills are worth it. View of the bay.|


1996 Chrysler Town and Country 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 125000 miles
I own a 1996 Chrysler Town and Country van 3.8 engine 125,000 miles. I started it the other day it died and wouldn't start again. I have replaced the starter, ignintion switch, checked the relays and it still won't start. It was mentioned that I need to check the neutral safety switch. I located what I think to be that ; however it looks like I am going to have to drop the transmission pan to get at it. Is that right? What else could it be that wouldn't be allowing it to start. It will turn over with a remote starter. Any suggestions?
So it cranks with the remote starter,
thats should tell u that the N/S switch is OK
does it start?
Check alarm wiring and ignition switch
August, 11, 2008 AT 8:54 AM
I will turn over using the remote start. We have replaced the ignition starter, ignition tumblers, starter, Neutral safety switch, battery, ignition relay, now they are telling me that I need to replace the PCD. You mentioned the alarm wiring. Where and how?
August, 11, 2008 AT 10:37 PM
They cut the wires to install the remote starter in most cases the connection they made will become loose
check the wiring under the steering column and check the ignition switch
check fuses too
again does it start and run
when u use the remote starter
if it does then its not the BCM
August, 11, 2008 AT 10:50 PM
Trace the power
check it from the ignition switch on


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Megabass - i-Jack - Floating Wake Bait
The Megabass i-Jack is a large profile, 1oz (28grams), 107.7mm, floating, wake bait fishing lure that is designed for sub-surface action.
This wake bait comes with a “sting ray” shaped bib that is mounted almost at, a 180-degree angle. This design feature ensures that the lure creates maximum resistance when retrieved to create a wake, whilst diving to no more than 30cm beneath the surface.... read more.
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Sustainable Papers: Sylvicta by Arjowiggins
A few weeks back, we set out the key factors brands and designers should take into consideration when exploring and selecting sustainable papers.
From energy and water consumption to carbon emissions and recyclability, it is a simple checklist against which we can judge the suitability of the material for a particular brand or project.
Taken in one go, however, the deluge of information can feel overwhelming. If you’re asking yourself, ‘Where do I start?’, then don’t worry: Nirvana CPH is here to help.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be providing real-world examples of papers and manufacturers that are pushing the envelope (no pun intended) when it comes to delivering materials that benefit people and planet alike.
As well as exploring the technical aspects of production for each paper, we’ll be offering a take on how brands and designers can utilise these materials to drive brand equity and tell truly sustainable stories.
SYLVICTA BY ARJOWIGGINS
Our first choice is Sylvicta, from Anglo-French manufacturer Arjowiggins.
Launched only a couple weeks ago, Sylvicta is a naturally translucent barrier paper that is positioned to replace plastics across a variety of uses and sectors. Its barrier and technical properties are on par with, and in some cases outperform, those of plastics, and provide a perfect alternative to plastics in food and cosmetics packaging – a real innovation for these industries.
It challenges flexible plastics and multi-material packaging by offering a fully recyclable, marine-degradable and home compostable food-contact barrier paper, produced using only renewable raw materials. Not only can Sylvicta successfully preserve the freshness of packaged products, but it can do so while ensuring a limited impact on the environment.
The name ‘Sylvicta’ has its origins in two Latin words – ‘sylva’, meaning forest – and ‘invicta’ – meaning undefeated or unconquered. ‘Invicta’ is the motto of the county of Kent, where the paper is manufactured. Taken together, ‘Sylvicta’ means ‘the forest that conquers’ – and it really does conquer its plastic competition.
But let’s get into the nitty-gritty. Why does Sylvicta make our list?
1. Source of fibre: 100% virgin fibre from sustainably managed forests that complies with all regulations and carries FSC and PEFC certifications.
2. Making process: Produced in Chartham Mill in Kent, UK. On site, micro-fibrillated cellulose fibres are obtained through precision fibre refining from wood pulp. With micro-fibrillation comes intense inter-fibre hydrogen bonding. This allows for a strong, dense and clean paper without any need for fillers or transparentising additives. By taking virgin fibres to a microscale, Chartham Mill can produce a paper with exceptional natural bonding without the need for harmful chemicals.
3. Energy: Raw material comes from local pulp suppliers, reducing carbon emissions during transportation and supporting the local economy. This, and all other consumed energy, is balanced with The World Land Trust.
4. Water: Like the majority of other mills in the industry, Chartham Mill sits next to a river. Under a number of strict regulations, the water that it ‘borrows’ for paper production must be returned to the river in the same state – or cleaner – than when it was extracted. This way, the mill ensures that no harmful chemicals are discharged into the environment.
5. Carbon emissions: This paper is Carbon Neutral and can be referred to as Carbon Balanced Paper.
6. Recyclability: At the end of its life this material can be recycled, is biodegradable and certified compostable.
7. Functionality: Sylvicta is positioned to replace plastic laminates, pouches and wraps, among many others. This gives brands a relevant, scalable and ready-to-market material that is a more circular alternative to synthetic surfaces currently used in packaging industry. Its unique properties include: (a) a high barrier to oxygen, odours, moisture and mineral oils, and; (b) high preservation of aroma, freshness and flavour of the product.
8. Finishing: Suitable for all types of traditional printing and finishing such as offset, flexography, embossing, hot foiling and die-cutting. We always recommended pre-testing any techniques as part of a prototyping stage; for this material, we recommend paying special attention when using a digital or gravure printing method.
9. Weights: 42, 52, 62, 72, 82, 92, 102, 112, 140, 160 and 180 gsm
10. Applications: A range of packaging elements including: overlays, windows (e.g. in food, cosmetics, toys, gaming, jewellery boxes), wrapping, laminating, flow packs, pouches, sealed bags, labels, bespoke designs, garment bags, stickers (packaging, e-commerce boxes, experience activation collateral) and more.
11. Sustainable story: As a result of using renewable raw materials, it reduces the amount of plastic used (based on non-renewable resources) that cannot be recycled. This paper can also be recycled, and will therefore allow for the necessary resources to be reused as a new generation of paper products.
Despite its relatively recent launch, this new material has already generated a lot of interest as it has a strong sustainable story behind it. We are definitely amongst many looking who are forward to working with it.
A link to the manufacturer’s website can be found here.
If you like what you see, and require further information on any of the papers featured in our series, please contact firstname.lastname@example.org. We’ll be more than happy to help you tell your brand’s sustainable story.
Posted 01 November, 2020 by Katie Kubrak


China’s technology industry, one of US President Donald Trump’s main targets in Washington’s tussles with Beijing, hopes US president-elect Joe Biden can create a more constructive relationship — but few think the rivalry will de-escalate, executives and analysts say.
Trump’s four-year term has already taught the industry the importance of self-reliance, and China’s intentions to improve its domestic tech capabilities will not change, they said.
“When Biden takes office, tech companies in China might be relieved,” said Fang Xingdong (方興東), director of the Consortium of Internet and Society at the Communication University of Zhejiang.
“At least, the United States is supposed to re-advocate openness, re-respect fair competition, and re-advocate innovation,” Fang said. “However, in the high-tech field, competition and game theory will not end, and China and the US will compete with each other with true innovation capabilities in the next decade.”
Chinese tech giants from Huawei Technologies Co (華為) to TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd (字節跳動) to Tencent Holdings Ltd (騰訊) have seen their supply chains upended or global expansion efforts stymied by sanctions issued by the Trump administration after Washington accused them of being national security risks.
Several other Chinese firms have been cut off from US suppliers by a trade blacklist while ByteDance and Huawei, in particular, have been pushed into a corner by the Trump administration.
Jefferies analysts yesterday said in a note that China would likely decline in terms of Biden’s policy priorities, as he focuses first on domestic issues, and that a blanket US ban on China’s semiconductor industry would be less likely under Biden.
Still, many executives said Trump’s actions had exposed how vulnerable the Chinese technology industry was. They said shoring it up was now a policy priority for the country.
Beijing has in recent months announced a new “dual circulation” model of growth to steer China’s economy. This sees it reducing its reliance on overseas markets and technology by, for example, spending billions of dollars to encourage a domestic chip industry.
“It is possible that China and the United States may have a chance to negotiate to ease some of the technology issues,” said a senior staff member at one of the blacklisted Chinese companies who declined to be named as he was not authorized to speak to the media.
“But it is difficult to change the long-term trend,” he added. “The Trump administration has awakened the Chinese industry and development in the domestic industrial chain will continue to form a certain degree of independence.”
Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電) is expected to remain the third-largest IC supplier this year, unchanged from last year, IC Insights said yesterday. IC designer MediaTek Inc (聯發科) is expected to become the 11th-largest, up from 16th last year, the semiconductor market research firm said. TSMC is expected to post US$45.42 billion in sales, up 31 percent from last year, IC Insights said in a report released on its Web site. TSMC’s sales growth is largely due to a surge in orders from Apple Inc and HiSilicon Technologies Co (海思半導體) — two of its major clients — which
SETTING AN EXAMPLE: The commission suspended the bank’s two top executives as ‘a warning to all banks,’ while the fine is the biggest to be given to a bank in a single case The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) yesterday fined E.Sun Commercial Bank (玉山銀行) NT$20 million (US$693,698) over a theft scandal and punished the bank’s two top executives. A customer relationship manager surnamed Pan (潘) at the bank’s branch in Kaohsiung’s Fengshan District (鳳山) stole NT$140 million from 41 clients over the past seven years, the commission said. Pan secretly transferred the stolen money to accounts belonging to her and her family members by using clients’ debit cards, passwords or documents that were stamped using the clients’ personal stamps between July 2013 and June this year, the commission said. The commission suspended Ben Chen (陳炳良), the
HARD ASK: At a meeting held by the MOEA to talk about the RCEP trade deal, trade associations said that they expect the government to push for more free-trade deals Business representatives yesterday urged the government to slow the appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar, saying that some Taiwanese industries have been undercut by rivals due to unfavorable foreign exchange rates. The government should also assist local industries to expand their domestic market, and push for more bilateral trade deals so that Taiwanese companies can enjoy zero or preferential tariffs on exports, following the nation’s exclusion from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) which was signed by 15 Asia-Pacific nations on Nov. 15, they said at a meeting with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Some participants said that the NT dollar’s
BREATH OF LIFE: The firm said the under-utilized plant should start mass production in the first quarter, timed to coincide with Intel Corp’s release of its Ice Lake server chip Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (鴻海精密) plans to assemble key components for Google servers at its plant in Wisconsin, people familiar with the matter said, finally breathing life into a factory that US President Donald Trump hailed as crucial to bringing manufacturing back to the US. The company has decided to locate production for this new contract at the existing complex rather than make the components at home or in China, the people said, asking not to be identified. The under-utilized plant should start mass production in the first quarter, timed with the release of Intel Corp’s Ice Lake server chips,


The IRS Employee Plans division is piloting a pre-examination retirement plan compliance program beginning this month -June 2022. This program will notify a plan sponsor by letter that their retirement plan was selected for an upcoming examination.
The letter gives a plan sponsor a 90-day window to review their plan’s document and operations to determine if they meet current tax law requirements. If you don’t respond within 90 days, the IRS will contact you to schedule an exam.
If your review reveals mistakes in the plan’s documents or operations, you may be able to self-correct these mistakes using the IRS’s voluntary compliance program (EPCRS), described in Revenue Procedure 2021-30.
If you find mistakes during your review that aren’t eligible to be self-corrected, you can request a closing agreement. The IRS will use the Voluntary Correction Program fee structure to determine the sanction amount you pay under a closing agreement.
The IRS will review your documentation and determine if they agree with your conclusions and that you appropriately self-corrected any mistakes. The IRS will then issue a closing letter or conduct either a limited or full scope examination.
The IRS’s goal with this program is to reduce taxpayer burden and reduce the amount of time spent on retirement plan examinations. At the end of this pilot, the IRS will evaluate its effectiveness and determine if it should continue to be part of their overall compliance strategy.
Please contact your Sisterson representative for assistance if your plan is selected under this pilot program.


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Council Considers Settlement Financing Options
by Gabe BullardThe Louisville Metro Council's Budget Committee learned the ramifications of tapping the city's rainy day fund at Tuesday's meeting. The council is considering using the fund to finance payments to firefighters in a settlement over miscalculated overtime.The committee learned that it could spend a little more than 20 million dollars of the rainy day fund and still maintain the city's "Strong" credit rating. That would fall about 10 million dollars short of what's owed to firefighters. Committee chair Jim King suggested that the city could use a combination of rainy day funds and bonds to finance the payments.The mayor's administration favors using only bonds to pay the firefighters. Chief financial officer Jane Driskell told the committee that the rainy day fund is an emergency account, and tapping it could be dangerous."We sure better have determined a way to build back that fund for future needs, and that is what concerning—I'm speaking now as CFO—concerning in this economic time," she says.Some council members oppose bonds because they would accrue interest.The committee didn't take any action in the meeting.

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Breakage of braces or other orthodontic appliances during treatment can be an unfortunate and unnecessary source of aggravation and cost. The braces are attached to the teeth in such a way as to permit use over the course of a few years, yet at the same time, allow removal without harming the enamel. Therefore, “super glue” is not a good alternative! The balance between bond strength of the braces and ease of removal when the treatment is complete necessitates cooperation from the patient during treatment. That is, diet modification and a change in how food is eaten are critical to preventing breakage.
The cost of breakage may not be entirely monetary. Patients who repeatedly break braces and appliances may be charged additionally by their orthodontist. However, treatment that has repeated broken appliances will take longer, and the results may end less than ideal. Every time a bracket comes off a tooth, that tooth is no longer functioning as a part of the arch. This will tend to slow the progress of the treatment if it happens on a regular basis.
The best way to avoid breakage during treatment is to follow these instructions:
Sports and accidents tend to be additional sources of appliance and braces breakage. Hockey, football, boxing, or any other contact sport runs the risk of damage to the braces, especially if a mouth guard is not worn. Sports such as basketball and soccer, where mouth guard use is generally not mandated by schools, can have high contact situations and may have instances where a bracket could come loose. More importantly, as discussed in the emergency section later, mouth guard use in these situations is highly recommended to protect the teeth.

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Home » Car Reviews » Mazda to unveil large-vehicle platform model in 2023; 'no major launches' planned until then – report
Mazda to unveil large-vehicle platform model in 2023; 'no major launches' planned until then – report
A gap in major model launches from Mazda is expected until a large-vehicle architecture debuts in March 2023, according to a Nikkei Asian Review report. This will be the one the feature a new six-cylinder engine, which was patented around the same time as that for a new eight-speed automatic transmission earlier this month.
There will be both petrol and diesel versions of Mazda’s new inline-six cylinder engine, the petrol version being a Skyactiv-X unit with Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI), and the diesel will be a second-generation Skyactiv-D powerplant.
In Mazda’s full-year financial report presentation in May last year from which the Japanese automaker’s large-model architecture plans were revealed, mild and plug-in hybrid electrification will be incorporated into the new engines as well. “We’re excited to bring these powertrains to our future vehicles as we continue on our path to premium,” though specific details will “be disclosed at an appropriate time,” the Japanese automaker said.
Mazda inline-six engine patent. Click to enlarge
The forthcoming large model is pitched at a considerably higher position than the Hiroshima-based automaker’s current products, as the company is aiming to court customers who would be interested in models from Lexus, for example, the report said. Until such time, however, there will be a dearth of major product launches, and instead smaller updates to its product line-up can be expected, the report said.
A key draw for potential customers in terms of technological advancements will be its Skyactiv-X engine, which was launched last year. Mazda does however have the MX-30 electric vehicle which was launched last October; having said that, not many will be built, and consequently the MX-30 ‘will not contribute much’ to Mazda’s sales volume, suppliers told Nikkei.


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The 250th Anniversary of St. Louis, which started off with a handful of unremarkable festivities and proceeded to peter out halfway thru the year with equally unremarkable events, is finally coming to an end. And while it has been a landmark year of our city in the news, there are quite a number of different ways we could’ve gained national spotlight that would’ve been a better entry into our Wikipedia page.
Yet, there has been another lesser evil at play, slowly chipping away at the natural beauty of our city while adding nothing but brightly colored, ill-conceived turds every square mile or so. In what we would like to officially dub the “Worst Creative Idea in St. Louis of 2014”, the STL250 Cakes are finally to be laid to rest, but not before trying to squeeze some money out of the community by auctioning them away for the 1764 Society that wants to build a Founder’s Plaza around the statue of Pierre Laclede in downtown city hall. Well, if their curatorial skills are anywhere near the refined sensibility of the now defunct STL250 organization, we’re in for some permanent aesthetic trouble.
We’re not necessarily blaming the artists in this situation, although a large majority of the cake art is indeed profoundly terrible, but rather the committee and people that allowed such a shitty, city-wide idea be pushed thru for approval. That’s the real problem, the wrong people had the ability to make the decisions for the rest of the city. Ideally, it would have been something more akin to a successful art installation like the Lions of Munich – hell, even city-wide painted Gateway Arches would’ve made more sense than giant, three-tiered cakes that have no tie to St. Louis other than it being our “birthday.” And of course, like leftover birthday cake that has grown stale and attracted flies, no one wants these eyesores to last any longer than they have to; a forgettable end to an anniversary executed by a half-ass organization that couldn’t even make it thru the entire anniversary year.
We had large hopes for our city in 2014. But in the end, we find ourselves with more problems and issues than we had staring us in the face a year ago. Thankfully, we can blow out the candles on this cake and hope that our 251st birthday begins to make up for the multitude of mishaps our big birthday will be known for in the annals of history.
Just know that we still got your back St. Louis… bad cake art and all.
Of course the Budweiser cake is actually decent.

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Nein.: A Manifesto
Nein.: A Manifesto0 0 5 Höfundur: Eric Jarosinski
“Rome didn’t burn in a day. ” —Nein. A Manifesto
Eric Jarosinski is the self-described “failed intellectual” behind @NeinQuarterly, a “Compendium of Utopian Negation” that uses the aphoristic potential of Twitter to plumb the existential abyss of modern life. In Nein. A Manifesto, Jarosinski collects his finest meditations on modern misery.
Stridently hopeless and charmingly dour, Nein. A Manifesto is an irreverent philosophical investigation into our most—and least—urgent questions. Inspired by the aphorisms of Nietzsche, Karl Kraus, Walter Benjamin, and Theodor W. Adorno, Jarosinski’s short-form style reinvents philosophy for a world doomed to distraction.
Critical thinkers, lovers of language, bibliophiles, manics, and depressives alike will be drawn to this compelling, witty, and often hilarious translation of digital into print, theory into praxis, and tragedy into farce.
[REVIEWS] “I hate Twitter, I think it should be prohibited—but Jarosinski’s Nein. is the only exception, the only reason that justifies it! He is like a radical Norman Bates from Psycho intervening with his tweets which are like fast cuts with a knife!” —Slavoj Žižek
“Witty and droll … There are gems on nearly every page. The book might seem tongue-in-cheek, but Jarosinski’s cynical aphorisms about philosophy, art, language, and literature hold plenty of truth. It is the perfect antidote to the relentless positivity of the stereotypical self-help manual. ” —Publishers Weekly
“A hilarious manifesto of dystopian epigrams. Nein. is the devil on your shoulder, now on your shelf. ” —Ben Schott, author of Schott’s Miscellany and Schottenfreude: German Words for the Human Condition
“Nein. celebrates everything that it negates. It is quietly, joyously bleak. Will you enjoy it? Perhaps better to ask: can you be certain that you’ve ever enjoyed anything?” —MC Frontalot
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Dates are one of the best useful sweet foods with cultural and religious values, which can regulate digestion and provide the body with nutrients. Dates are one of the ideal foods because they contain numerous vitamins and essential elements for health, and this explains their popularity and widespread use on an almost daily basisة, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. These stuffed dates are simple, quick, and easy to make, and they make a terrific appetizer or snack. Choose from sweet or savory fillings that everyone will enjoy.
- 25 Medjool dates, large
- 1 Cup of Almond Ricotta
- 2 teaspoons of ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon of coconut flakes
- 10 almonds, whole and raw
Goat Cheese Pistachio
- 1/2 cup of Pistachio Goat Cheese
- 2 teaspoons of goat cheese
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of pistachios, crushed
Cashew Butter Cacao Sruffed Dates
- 2 tablespoons of Cacao Cashew Butter
- 1/3 cup of cashew butter
- 1 quarter teaspoon of cardamom
- 1 tablespoon cocoa nibs, crushed
Chocolate with Peanut Butter
- a third of a cup of creamy peanut butter
- a quarter-teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- Cut the dates lengthwise with a tiny sharp knife.
- Take out the pits.
- In four tiny separate bowls, combine the first two ingredients for each of the fillings.
- Fill each date evenly with the various filling combinations using a spoon.
- Then, on top of each, add the topping that goes with it.
- Alternatively, you are free to mix and match them as you

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Guareña Railway Station
- Plan your Trip
- Estación de tren de Guareña
Estación de tren de Guareña
Location and Contact:
BA-43 NORTE / ESTACIÓN 06470 Guareña , Badajoz (Extremadura)
- Tel.:924 35 01 76
There is a public transport service available for you to discover and visit Extremadura: you will find a station in Guareña
- Admits guide dogs
- Accessible car park
- Toilet with disabled access
Colonias de Cernícalo Primilla de Guareña Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds
The area attracts kestrels throughout the year, especially in the breeding season.
San Pedro de Mérida
This town in the province of Badajoz was the place chosen to hide by the last Gothic king after the battle of Guadalete.
Valverde de Mérida
Parish Church of Santa María
This colossal temple was built over an old church in the 16th century. It has great architectural and artistic value both in the interior and the exterior.
Guoman Festival in Guareña
Fun activities linked to music to raise social awareness, coexistence, respect for diversity and tolerance.

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The ENDA 4 received a sentence of 6 months probation. Chastity Kirven just contacted Dallas Voice with the news and forwarded the picture above taken after the hearing. During her probation, Kirven must stay away from the Capitol and related offices. Violation could result in serving the time in jail.
Get Equal’s release said, “The ENDA 4 have been sentenced to 6 months of staying out of Nancy Pelosi’s office.”
Two of the ENDA 4 were from Washington D.C. and also were given community service as part of their sentence. Kirven said she and one other did not because they were from out of state.
A rally in support of them and their goal of getting the Employment Non-discrimination Act out of committee and to the floor of the House for a vote will take place today at 3:30 outside the office of Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. The office is located in the hotels.com building on Central Expressway north of Meadow Road. Similar rallies will be held in Austin, Houston and San Antonio and in other cities across the country.

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Rectrix reduce the risk of underdeck inspections using specialist drones
Underdeck inspections can be time consuming and have high risks for teams performing the work.
At Rectrix we offer a service using highly trained pilots and dedicated drones even in GPS denied areas. This ensures inspections are carried out safely and with competence.
This in turn allows you to reduce risks and save time as the inspection teams are not working at height and only required underdeck if repairs need to take place. This solutions means teams are utilised efficiently.
At Rectrix we can be deployed rapidly, even in the case of incidents or small weather windows. This means emergency inspections can take place as and when required.
No need to send rope access teams underdeck just for the inspection, allows the teams to be only used in the need for repair
Rapid deployment of drone compared to traditional methods
Rope access teams only need to be deployed where repairs need to take place, more frequent inspections can take place


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Heads Hands and Feet
ARTICLES IN LIBRARY
Review by John Pidgeon, Let It Rock, May 1973
THEY SHOULD HAVE named the album after the opener on Side One. Old Soldiers Never Die suits well enough they've all been doing battle ...
Report and Interview by John Pidgeon, Let It Rock, May 1973
"WHAT HAPPENS when some of today's great pop stars put a session together in London with a rock 'n' roll legend?" asks the ad for ...
Review by Jon Tiven, Rolling Stone, July 1973
SOME OF ENGLAND'S finest ex-sessionmen, Heads Hands & Feet, have been soaking up America's finest as their influences, backing up Jerry Lee Lewis, Jackson Browne, ...
see also Albert Lee
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