It appears AMD will tag upcoming Phenom processors with the FX nomenclature the company has used in the past. You might recall AMD's Athlon FX line sported both higher clockspeeds and an unlocked multiplier while carrying a premium price tag.
Not much is known about the upcoming Phenom FX line, but it's believed the new processors will be basaed on the Deneb FX core with four processing engines, shared L3 cache, and built on a 45nm process. TomsHardware reports the Phenom FX line will make a debut in mid-2009 on AMD's new AM3 socket platform. Whether or not AM2 platform owners will be left out in the cold remains to be seen, but AMD has previously stated that AM3 processors will work in AM2 sockets.
Pricing has yet to be revealed, and traditionally AMD's FX CPUs have held the upper end of the pricing spectrum. But at the same time, even AMD's current 'Black Edition' processors, which also boast an unlocked multiplier, don't break the bank. The company's flagship Phenom 9950 Black Edition commands less than $200 on Newegg.
AMD, the one company in a position to give Intel a run for its money, has seen just how hard it is to keep up. Ever since Intel woke up from its Netburst slumber, the mostly two-man CPU market has been dominated by Intel and its Core 2 architecture, and that doesn't look to change any time soon. Is there room for another contender?
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Computing Technology are talking about a new microprocessor they hope will make major headway in China by 2010. Backed by government funding, the chip was developed by more than 200 researchers.
"Twenty years ago in China, we didn't support R&D for microprocessors," said Zhiewi Xu, deputy director of ICT. "The decision makers and IT community have come to realize that CPUs are important."
China knows its getting a late start, but this isn't brand new territory for ICT. The group first began designing a single-core chip back in 2001, with Godson-1, China's first general purpose CPU, making a debut one year later. Now in its third iteration, engineers have added 200 additional instructions to Godson-3 to simulate a x86 chip, which will allow it to run more software than either of its predecessors.
It's worth noting that China's goal with the new processor isn't to take down Intel, a Herculean task by any stretch of the imagination. Instead, Tom Halfhill, an analyst at research firm In-Stat and Maximum PC magazine columnist, points out that "China wants to be independent. They don't want to be dependent on outside countries for critical technologies like microprocessors, which are, nowadays, a fundamental commodity."
On September 15th, Intel is expected to unveil its Xeon 7400 series Dunnington processor. What makes the server chip so special is it will be the first six-core processor, and likely the last Penryn to make a debut before the Nehalem microarchitecture takes over starting with the Core i7.
In another first, Dunnington will be the first Intel chip to sport a monolithic design, meaning all six cores will come on one slice of silicon. By contrast, the Core 2 Quad and four-core Xeon processors to date integrate two dual-core chips in a single package.
In addition to having six cores, the server market hopes to get big performance gains from the large 16MB of shared L3 cache. According to Intel senior vice president Pat Gelsinger, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell will have product announcements related to the Xeon 7400 series in September.
For the AMD faithful not quite ready to step up to quad-core processing, AMD this week will start adding to its triple-core lineup. The new processors are based on AMD's Toliman core.
Phenom X3 8750 (2.5GHz, 95W)
Phenom X3 8550 (2.2GHz, 95W)
Phenom X3 8450e (2.1GHz, 65W)
Note the 'e' designation in the last processor, which will represent AMD's new lower wattage CPUs. The X3 8450e will be the first 65W tri-core out of the gates, followed by the Phenom X3 8250e (1.9GHz, 65W).
Astute readers might also notice that the Phenom X3 8750 is incorrectly clocked at 2.5GHz instead of 2.4GHz. That's not a typo, and according to TomsHardware, AMD plans to bump up the clockspeed by 100MHz. Not only that, but THW says the flagship tri-core CPU will sport an unlocked multiplier. Oddly enough, the site also reports AMD will release a Phenom X3 8850 clocked at 2.5GHz this October, with an unlocked version to follow in December. Go figure.
Intel fans be polite and stifle those snickers, but at the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, members of AwardFabrik.de managed to breach 4GHz on an AMD Phenom 9950 processor using liquid nitrogen cooling. Not without controversy, the feat failed to pass CPU-Z's validation.
Running at precisely 3952MHz, the team recorded a 19.954 second SuperPi 1M time, setting a new record for AMD processors. Other hardware used in the endeavor included a Foxconn A79-S motherboard and an OCZ 1KW power supply.
On a related side note, SuperPi may find itself being replaced as processor technology moves forward. While the world record for AMD CPUs now sits at just under 20 seconds, the record for an Intel processor is 7.14 seconds using an E8600 overclocked to 6376MHz, leaving little headroom for future record breaking attempts.
Some rumors just refuse to die, and one that refuses to stay buried is that Nvidia might be looking to enter the CPU market. On the surface, such a move would seem to make sense, as both AMD and Intel offer integrated CPU and GPU platforms. Speculation that Nvidia might develop a platform of its own has been particularly strong the past few months, and chairman Jen-Hsun Huang, a co-found of the company, only fueled the fire at his press conference on the opening day of NVISION, saying "we believe in x86...we believe in heterogeneous computing."
But while Huang has been hesitant to stomp on the rumor outright, Chris Malachowsky, another co-founder and senior vice president, went on the record with PC Pro as strongly denying the graphics chip maker would make such a move.
"That's not our business," Malachowsky said. "It's not our business to build a CPU. We're a visual computing company, and I think the reason we've survived the other 35 companies who were making graphics at the start is that we've stayed focused."
Malachowsky also pointed out Intel's marketshare dominance and financial strength in the CPU market as reasons why the Nvidia would be wise to steer clear.
Do you believe Malachowsky, or do you think the company will have a change of heart once Intel's Larrabee and AMD's Fusion start shipping?
This means that the Asus Eee PC 2G, 4G, 900, 900A, 904HD and 1000HD models are going to feature Celeron M processors. However, it needs to be mentioned that some of the above models already employ Celeron processors. By using the cheaper Celeron M processors Asus also intends to keep costs low. According to PC World, Intel expects to catch up with demand by Q3 2008.
Do you subscribe to Maximum PC magazine? If so, turn to page 11 in the recently released October issue (everyone else scroll down to the 2-free trial issuesl order form, or jump straight to the subscription page). In the sidebar, Tom Halfhill discusses how AMD isn't too big to fail, and should they fall, it would leave Intel as the sole provider of x86 chips to the high end consumer market. Even staunch Intel fans can recognize this to be a bad thing, and as Halfhill points out, "AMD's demise would [overnight] create a monopoly that's almost impossible for another company to break." Or would it?
According to one of the hotter rumors making the rounds on the web, Nvidia might be doing more than just looking to get into the x86 market, they might already be working on it. Preposterous? Maybe not. Few would consider Intel's and Nvidia's relationship to be a warm and fuzzy one, and as the divide between GPUs and CPUs look to close, it's at least within the realm of possibility that Nvidia could be hashing out a x86 chip.
Intel adds a few processors and drops a few prices this month in it’s CPU line up. There doesn’t appear to be any shakeups from Intel’s expected plans.
Intel's Core 2 Extreme Quad Core line remains unchanged, but in the standard line, the Q9650 joins the line up at the top, while the Q9550 drops 40% from $530 to the Q9450 previous level of $316. The Q9400 is also new, and enters at the same price as the Q9300 and Q6700 (a 65nm process CPU) at $266.
The only other prices changes were in the Xeon line, with the new X3370 coming out and the X3360 dropping 40% to $316.
All prices are in 1000 tray units.
We will certainly see more changes when Intel ships Bloomfield sometime in Q4.
At yesterday’s Intel Developer Forum keynote, Pat Gelsinger, senior vice president and general manager of Intel's Digital Enterprise Group discussed new features of the company's next-generation processor family including a new turbo mode. This turbo mode shifts the processor into a higher gear for ‘mind-blowing performance’ without a heat penalty.
On Nehalem based CPUs, Intel has introduced a technology that it calls ‘power gating’. Basically, when one or more of the cores on a Nehalem chip are not in use and powered down, the processor can divert power to the cores that are running by increasing their voltage and clockspeed.
"Our engineers have put together an incredible processing family here that will include a tremendous amount of new processor features all centered on delivering faster computer performance and terrific energy efficiency," Gelsinger said.
This next-generation Core microarchitecture features Intel Hyper-Threading Technology delivering up to 8-threaded performance capability on 4 cores in the initial versions. Nehalem is predicted to offer more cores in future versions. It also contains the much vaunted new QuickPath Interconnect. QuickPath is a technology that connects processors, chipsets and memory together, and delivers up to three times the memory bandwidth of previous generation processors.
It is no wonder that when Gordon Mah Ung did his sneak peek of Nehalem, it was so impressive. I want mine yesterday, please.


Open-source mobile application server vendor Funambol has secured US$5 million in venture capital (VC) backing, the US company announced Monday. Funambol plans to use the money to hire more engineering and sales staff, according to the startup's chief executive officer.
Funambol made the announcement at the LinuxWorld show in San Francisco. The financing in the form of Series A funding comes from U.S. VCs Walden International and H.I.G Ventures.
"What JBoss has done for the Web, we're doing for mobile [devices]," said Fabrizio Capobianco, Funambol CEO. "It's impossible to squeeze the Web onto a phone, it's almost impossible to use."
What's more useful, bearing in mind mobile devices can't always connect to the Web, is providing on-the-fly provisioning and data synchronisation for applications, including calendaring and e-mail, he explained. That way, when you switch on your phone or PDA (personal digital assistant) you can access the information you need whether or not you can hook into the Internet at that point. He points to the curious nature of mobile applications. "Their lifespan can be as little as the 30 seconds between your car and your next meeting," Capobianco said, as a salesperson urgently needs to log a sale or check some contact information.
Funambol's Sync4j server is an open-source implementation of the Open Mobile Alliance Data Synchronisation and Device Management standard, more commonly known as SyncML, according to Capobianco. SyncML supports data mobility between devices, applications, servers and networks, and is included in the majority of wireless phones shipping this year. Developers, telecoms and corporations can use Sync4j to synchronise, provision and manage mobile devices, he said.
The company already has partnerships in place with fellow open source companies JBoss, MySQL and SugarCRM as well as an engineering agreement with Nokia, according to Capobianco. The deal with Nokia announced in June at the JavaOne conference in San Francisco is a collaboration to ensure interoperability between Nokia devices and Sync4j.
Capobianco doesn't expect to announce similar relationships with other carriers. "Nokia is the kingmaker in the market, we're partnering with them, but we'll target other phone manufacturers more as customers," he said. The Funambol CEO points out that Nokia approached them, not the other way around. "They said, 'You're a standard, we'd better make sure we work with you,' and they sent round a box of phones."
Currently, at an industrial conglomerate Capobianco declined to name, 2,600 sales people with devices running Microsoft's Windows Mobile handheld operating system are using Sync4j to synchronise up with an Oracle server and a SAP application. As the employees check company plant parameters to ascertain the levels of chemicals at the sites, they use their mobile devices to both alert the company of the situation through Oracle and to generate purchase orders through SAP, he said.
Funambol definitely needs to hire more development staff to deliver version 3.0 of Sync4j by the end of this year, according to Capobianco, hence the need for the Series A funding. The software available today is release 2.3. The company currently employs around 20 staffers and would like to grow to 30 by December, he said.
As for future funding, Capobianco said, "The market's so large we will definitely need more money later on. Not this year, but probably next year."
Headquartered in California, Funambol started off life in Italy where it still maintains a development center and a sales office. "Every good open source company started in Europe," Capobianco quipped, name-checking Linux and JBoss, and pointing out that Italy has "the biggest wireless penetration in the world with more cell phones than people."
Funambol (pronounced "foo-nahm-ball") is a combination of the Latin words funis (rope) and ambulare (walking) to mean tightrope walker. The company's symbol is a stick figure holding a balancing pole as if navigating a tightrope.


Environmental Laws Under Threat on World Environment Day
Environmental groups from across the country today challenged an unprecedented attack on Australia’s environmental laws in a united front on World Environment Day.
“Environmental laws safeguard our way of life. They protect our land and wildlife, and ensure that our air and water are not polluted by destructive development,” Humane Society International Director Michael Kennedy said.
“But big business has convinced the federal government to wind back environmental protection by allowing state governments to have the final say on more development proposals. This is quite simply unacceptable.” said Mr Kennedy.
“This state-based approach won’t work. Nationally significant environmental assets must be protected at a national level. We know from long experience that state governments do not assess development proposals with the national interest in mind.” Nature Conservation Council of NSW CEO Pepe Clarke said.
"This week the Australian government was put on notice that they need to lift their game if the Great Barrier Reef is to avoid being listed as 'in danger.’ We need the Commonwealth to increase protection for Australia’s unique natural places, not leave these decisions solely up to the states” Mr Clarke said.
Australian Conservation Foundation CEO Don Henry said handing federal approval powers to the states would set environmental protection back by decades.
“Time and time again, federal governments have had to step in to save our national icons from short-sighted state ambition. That’s why the Great Barrier Reef isn’t scarred with oil rigs, the Franklin River is still flowing freely in Tasmania and Victoria’s Alpine National Park isn’t being trampled by cattle,” Mr Henry said.
BirdLife Australia CEO Graeme Hamilton said Australians would not stand for big business influence over government, nor for weak Commonwealth responses to the protection of their environment.
“This is not just an attack on the environment; it is an attack on democracy. Big business and industry have successfully lobbied behind closed doors to ensure the weakening of our environment laws.” Dr Hamilton said.
“A healthy environment is essential to the Australian way of life. We need stronger environmental laws, not weaker ones.” Dr Hamilton said. “Today we call on all Australians that value clean air, clean water and wild places to contact their federal member of parliament to demand protection for our environmental laws.”
Twenty leading environmental groups today released a joint communiqué to oppose the proposed changes to environmental laws and to challenge the advice given to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) by the recently formed Business Advisory Forum.
The Communiqué: Environment groups from across Australia held a National Summit on the threats to environmental laws on the 17th of May and developed a joint communiqué, which they have released today, to challenge recent attacks on Federal and State environmental protection measures.
World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June every year, involving everyone from everywhere. It is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. World Environment Day celebration began in 1972 and has grown to become the one of the main vehicles through which the UN stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and encourages political attention and action.
Law reform: The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s primary piece of national environmental legislation. An independent review (The Hawke Review) of the EPBC Act proposed a reform package to streamline development balanced by better environmental provisions and increased transparency, oversight and public participation. The Government has rejected most of these “balancing” reforms, thereby ignoring the relevant checks involved and placing the environment at greater risk than it is under the present Act.
COAG: We feel that establishment of the COAG Business Advisory Forum is an unprecedented and inappropriate form of privileged access for the business sector. We call on the Prime Minister, as the Chair of COAG, to rectify this inequity immediately by establishing a parallel COAG forum for key representatives of civil society.
Green Tape: We reject the notion that the problem we face is duplication and red/green tape. The problem we face is the highest mammal extinction rate in the world, the worst per capita rate of carbon emissions in the world, contaminated rivers and water, clearing of forests and bush, declining soils, overfishing and a host of bad decisions made every day all over Australia that benefit the few. Every 5 years the Federal Government produces a national State of the Environment Report. Every report says we are going backwards. Our environmental laws need strengthening and increased funding to combat these threats, not gutting.


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How The Season Of Divorce Made Me Grateful For My Marriage
During the final weeks of college, my girlfriends and I went out for one last drunken night of karaoke and proclamations of our future success. We were all art majors and convinced that we would take over New York and usher in a new feminist era of art—one so astounding and articulate of the human condition that minds would literally explode upon realizing the magnitude of what we had created.
That was the season of grand plans and invincibility.
For the next few years, as we ticked off the marks of our early 20s, we each dated the most amazing guy. We rented small apartments crammed with big dreams of artistic creativity and landed jobs that would finally outfit our lives with the ability to look like the grown women we were turning into. Cheap beer and karaoke were traded in for martinis and soirées.
That was the season of dating.
In what felt like one red-hot minute, it seemed that all of my girlfriends were suddenly engaged to the most amazing guys. Lunch plans were made in order to discuss the urgent business of caterers and DJs, bridesmaid dresses and table seating charts. I stood in nearly a dozen weddings in fewer than two years. My closet was suddenly filled with a disproportionate amount of taffeta and sea foam green.
That was the season of weddings.
The epoch of swollen bellies and closings on new houses came and went so fast it was hard to keep up with who was pregnant and who was moving. For nearly a year, my credit card statements read like a diary of constant baby showers and housewarming gatherings. Pottery Barn was becoming my second home.
That was the season of settling.
While all of my girlfriends found their rhythms in marriage and motherhood and work, I was quietly settling into a long courtship with my now husband of 10 years. We didn’t rush into children. We didn’t take the high-paying jobs or the house in a gated community. We bought a small fixer upper in a rural place. We had a baby. We eloped in our dining room. At every turn, we protected our dreams to the extent that our financial and social lives allowed us to. I maintained an art studio while my husband built boats. We lost contact with a lot of my art school friends, but we made new friends, as happens when time slips and tastes change.
And then one day my phone rang and it was my friend Alice. She was crying uncontrollably and wanted to meet at a coffee shop. When I arrived and found her sitting alone, tears streaming down her face, I put my arms around her and asked her what had happened. She began to unwind a slow and painful story of how she had been caught cheating on her husband. She was getting divorced.
For the next couple of years this same sort of story played out over and over again. These women who were once so determined and assured of their future successes in life were one by one signing divorce papers. Their children’s schedules now included custody arrangements and visitation rights. Sides were taken and friendships were lost.
I watched unobtrusively from the margins of our friendships. In those emotionally laden conversations with my friends, who were now graduating to the status of middle-age divorcée, the striking and lasting effect of it all was the cogent warning that nothing lasts.
That was the season of divorce.
The seasons that were once teeming with life and expectation and so closely jammed together have slowed their pace. Our kids are all growing tall and beginning to dream of love and changing the world. Last names change once again. Miles grow longer into the distance and more old friends fade into memory.
When my old college girlfriends talk to me about divorce, they always say that they worry about their children. They are excited to be single again. But they worry about the next chapter. What I don’t tell them—what I feel I never could really share in a fair way—is that their stories of betrayals and growing apart, fighting and divorce, all served as reminders for gratitude and levity in my own marriage.
While my husband and I hold on tight to marriage as we manage raising children and cobbling together a creative existence that keeps a roof over our heads, I wonder what new beginnings must feel like for my girlfriends, who once chattered into the wee morning hours with such certainty about how their lives would unfold.
I wonder how I endured the season of divorce with my marriage intact.
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Debt can be a major source of stress and anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right strategies and tools, you can manage your debt and improve your financial health. Here are some of the best ways to manage your debt and improve your financial health.
1. Create a budget: Creating a budget is the first step to managing your debt and improving your financial health. A budget will help you track your income and expenses, so you can see where your money is going and make adjustments as needed.
2. Pay off high-interest debt first: High-interest debt can be a major drain on your finances, so it’s important to pay it off as quickly as possible. Start by paying off the debt with the highest interest rate first, then work your way down.
3. Make more than the minimum payment: Making more than the minimum payment on your debt can help you pay it off faster and save money on interest. Try to make payments that are at least double the minimum payment.
4. Consolidate your debt: Consolidating your debt can help you save money on interest and make it easier to manage your payments. You can consolidate your debt by taking out a loan or using a balance transfer credit card.
5. Negotiate with creditors: If you’re having trouble making payments, you may be able to negotiate with your creditors to lower your interest rate or reduce your payments. It’s important to be honest and upfront with your creditors and explain your situation.
6. Use cash instead of credit: Using cash instead of credit can help you stay on top of your spending and avoid accumulating more debt. Try to use cash for everyday purchases and save your credit cards for emergencies.
7. Automate your payments: Automating your payments can help you stay on top of your debt and avoid late fees. Set up automatic payments for your bills and make sure you have enough money in your account to cover them.
8. Seek professional help: If you’re having trouble managing your debt, it may be time to seek professional help. A financial advisor or credit counselor can help you create a plan to get out of debt and improve your financial health.
Managing your debt and improving your financial health can be a challenge, but it’s possible with the right strategies and tools. By creating a budget, paying off high-interest debt first, making more than the minimum payment, consolidating your debt, negotiating with creditors, using cash instead of credit, automating your payments, and seeking professional help, you can manage your debt and improve your financial health.

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This paper reports a new innovative re-compression technology for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) hybrid systems necessary to increase pressure at compressor outlet level (as required by fuel cell systems for managing cathodic recurculation and to increase SOFC efficiency). This work was based on a collaboration between the University of Manchester (United Kingdom) and the University of Genoa (Italy). The re-compression study will be performed with the hybrid system emulator rig by TPG. This device is composed of the following technology: a microturbine package able to produce up to 100 kWe which was modified for external connections, external pipes designed for several purposes (by-pass, measurement or bleed), and a high temperature modular vessel necessary to emulate the dimension of an SOFC stack. For the purpose of re-compression, this test rig is planned to be equipped with a turbocharger capable of increasing pressure using part of recuperator outlet flow. Theoretical activity was considered before carrying out the real experimental tests to avoid plant risky conditions. So, it was necessary to develop a transient model (Matlab-Simulink environment) to simulate the hybrid system emulator including the re-compression system. The results obtained with the model were carried out considering the start-up/shutdown phases of the turbocharger device.
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The Local Government Association (LGA) believes poor families are missing out on council tax rebates because the rules for claiming relief are complex and poorly communicated.
Sir Jeremy Beecham, the association's vice-chairman, said: 'Council tax benefit is failing society's most vulnerable ... An eye-watering £1.8bn goes unclaimed every year.'
The LGA wants the DWP, headed by secretary of state James Purnell, to launch a campaign to encourage take-up of council tax rebates, in particular among pensioners. LGA senior media officer Nick Mann said that 'as far as we know the DWP is doing very little to encourage people to get their money'.
However, the DWP is standing its ground. A spokesperson said: 'The department does a lot of work with local councils to help with the take-up of council tax benefit and housing benefit.
'For example, we have a leaflet that has been provided to local councils to distribute with their council tax bills and when bills are sent out, the department works with local media to highlight council tax benefit and encourages take-up via interviews with ministers and local councillors. Alongside this, we have made it much easier for customers on benefits to claim council tax benefit.'
He added: 'We continue to look at what more needs to be done to help raise awareness of the benefit among customers and, importantly, make it easier for them to claim it.'

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Today is day 2 of being off Facebook and Instagram and it has been freeing for me. I find myself being more motivated to do more things than before. Already I feel like this experiment has motivated me to make more effort to invest in others in a more genuine way. It has made me crave to spend my time doing things that only feed my soul. (I know that sounds cliché and corny but it’s the truth)
This year I want to learn how to fully participate in life and live in every moment, especially since my son is growing up so fast! Since I have been a mom I have struggled with finding a way to be a good mom, wife and friend. It seems like I’ve only been able to be good at one thing at a time. My husband and I went on a date the other weekend and I realized that I have neglected him. I admitted to him that I felt bad that I don’t make the time to put more effort into making him feel special and loved. I feel the same way with my friends. When we were younger, We had a group of close friends that felt more like family. We had built this community where we shared lives with one another. We got together often and had fun doing what young people do in their 20s without kids and as many responsibilities as one has when you are in your late 20s and early 30s. Times have definitely changed.
What I want this year is to build this community again. I need this. I have always imagined having a close group of friends where our kids would grow up and play with one another. I want my son to experience this community. This is one of my goals this year!

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Arne Sorenson, the new chief executive of Marriott International, made the announcement at the Americas CEO Summit in Cartagena, Colombia, adding that he expects Marriott’s current system wide workforce of 13,000 employees in the region will grow to 27,000 by the end of 2017.
The company expects to double its presence in Colombia, with new Marriott hotels in both Cartagena and Cali.
This year’s hotel openings in the region include the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the region at Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico to the JW Marriott in Cusco, Peru and the Courtyard by Marriott at Mexico City Airport.
Currently, Marriott has 35 hotels signed and under development in the Caribbean and Latin America. These include The Ritz-Carlton Aruba, The Ritz-Carlton Panama City (Panama), JW Marriott Cusco (Peru), Port-au-Prince Marriott Hotel (Haiti) and the Renaissance Santiago (Chile). By 2017, Marriott envisions its portfolio in the region rising to over 140 hotels and 30,000 rooms either opened or in the development pipeline.
Marriott International currently has 69 hotels in 25 countries in the Caribbean and Latin America. Nine of Marriott’s 18 brands are represented in the region.
“Latin America is booming, in terms of economic growth and political and institutional stability, which is creating a promising business climate.” said Sorenson. “The rising middle class throughout the region is eager to travel to new places and do business on the road. Worldwide, we’re seeing a golden age of travel, and Latin America is at the forefront. This, when combined with the strong performance and preference of our brands in the gateway markets, provides tremendous opportunity for Marriott’s world class brands and service.”

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Mauri, Nocerino culled for Soriano?
Jose Mauri and Antonio Nocerino could be sacrificed to make way for Roberto Soriano at Milan, reports suggest.
Milan-Witsel meeting next week?
Milan directors will reportedly meet Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel’s representatives next week to discuss a move.
Mihajlovic: ‘Bad Milan attitude’
Milan Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic ‘did not like the attitude’ of his team after Perugia went down to 10 men in the Coppa Italia.
Mihajlovic: ‘Perugia not easy’
Sinisa Mihajlovic insists Milan’s win over Perugia was ‘not easy’ and slammed fans who whistled Alessio Cerci.
Coppa: Milan stroll, Perugia see red
Luiz Adriano scored on his competitive Milan debut, while Davide Lanzafame saw red for Perugia.
The Sinisa Mihajlovic era officially begins for Milan tonight, and the Serbian names a strong side to face Perugia.
Bergomi: ‘Inter right to sell Kovacic’
Inter legend Beppe Bergomi backs the sale of Mateo Kovacic to Real Madrid, and says the Nerazzurri must target the Scudetto.
Suarez: ‘Kovacic sale a mistake’
Inter legend Luis Suarez believes selling Mateo Kovacic is similar to letting Andrea Pirlo leave the club.
Paletta, Alex face axe
Gabriel Paletta and Alex could leave Milan before the end of the transfer window, reports say.
Berlusconi not keen on Soriano?
Reports say that Sinisa Mihajlovic is keen on Sampdoria’s Roberto Soriano, but Milan President Silvio Berlusconi is unconvinced.
Motta ‘open to any possibility’
Inter target Thiago Motta says he is ‘open to every possibility’ as his future at Paris Saint-Germain remains in doubt.
La Liga return for Suso?
Milan attacking midfielder Suso has been linked with a return to Spain, with Malaga and Villarreal reportedly interested.
Mihajlovic coy on transfer talk
Milan Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic refuses to discuss the transfer market - ‘I don’t talk about players I don’t coach’.
Miha: ‘I’ll challenge Berlusconi’
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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...." The famous opening words of Charles Dickens's most exciting and popular novel perfectly capture the essence of the French Revolution. Swept up in the tide of cruelty and bloodshed are Charles Darnay, the innocent victim condemned for the crimes of his aristocratic uncle, and Sidney Carton, his mysterious and disreputable double. Linked by their love for the same woman, fate hurls them into the dangers of Paris, where they must fight for their lives against the citizens' thirst for revenge.
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Newly released documents show that the Garrett County government stands to reap tens of thousands of dollars in royalty payments for allowing wind turbines on county land.
The disclosure, in documents obtained by The Associated Press, follows the county commissioners’ unanimous vote in early February to oppose construction of the 40-story windmills on state forest land.
Clipper Windpower plans to place three turbines on Garrett County Sanitary District land as part of a proposed 28-turbine project that will be discussed at public hearing Thursday in McHenry.
Clipper and the Sanitary District signed the deal in 2003. County commissioners said they didn’t learn of it until 2005, after they had taken over operations of the previously independent sanitary district.
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Oil prices have swung wildly between $39 and $49 over the last six weeks as OPEC officials have hinted at freezing production, U.S. companies have filled storage tanks and drillers have restarted rigs.
Houston oil workers, though, shouldn't get their hopes up for another boom. The oil and gas industry may have hit bottom, but long-term trends point to a new normal of minimal drilling activity, which is what creates jobs in Houston far more than high oil prices or robust production. That's bad news for the 70,000 Houston-area residents who have lost their oil and gas jobs since late 2014, according to the Institute for Regional Forecasting at the University of Houston.
Industry analysts have been talking about a recovery ever since the price of West Texas intermediate bottomed in February, at around $26 a barrel and began working its way upward. Higher prices usually spur oil companies to hire more people to design and drill new wells, and that's what happened this summer, with the Baker Hughes U.S. rig count rising from 404 in May to 508 last week.
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The volume of oil in storage, though, kept climbing, and in late July prices tumbled again. That's when OPEC oil ministers boosted prices by agreeing to discuss freezing production at an informal Sept. 26-28 meeting in Algiers, with Saudi Arabia, Russia and Iran agreeing to join. That led to higher prices and more drilling.
Prices got more support when Iran's oil minister, Bijan Zanganeh, said last week that $50-$60 a barrel was a good price range for OPEC because it is low enough to lock out competitors, including most deep-water and U.S. drillers, but high enough to help cash-strapped OPEC governments. That helped international oil hit $50.
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What drillers and oil traders missed, though, was that Zanganeh also said his country would agree to a freeze only after it was pumping 4 million barrels day. Since Iran is currently pumping 3.8 million barrels, that suggests that other OPEC nations would need to cut production by 200,000 barrels a day to reach a deal or give Iran a pass to pump more into an already flooded market.
That makes the chances for a strong, enforceable deal coming out of Algiers later this month pretty slim.
All the while, the stockpile of crude and refined fuel inventories kept setting records. Last week, the U.S. had 511.4 million barrels of crude in storage, about 80.6 million barrels above the five-year average, according to S&P Global Platts, which tracks energy markets. And even that number is misleadingly low, because Hurricane Hermione disrupted deliveries, and there is about a three-week backlog of oil tankers waiting to unload.
The reason so many analysts have been wrong in their predictions is that U.S. drillers have continued to pump despite a 70 percent cut in capital spending since 2014. U.S. companies slashed rigs from a high of 1,900 down to 404, but they are pumping just as much oil as they did in 2014.
U.S. engineers are responsible for this black magic, finding new ways to produce more oil from fewer, cheaper wells. The break-even cost for a barrel of oil from the best locations, using the best horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques, has fallen from $80 a barrel to $40. Some companies brag that their break-even price is down to $20 at some wells. Apache Corp. announced a huge find in West Texas last week that it says can make money at $35 a barrel.
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Lower break-even costs mean companies can afford to drill again, but the greater efficiency means a cap on how many rigs they will add. Operators also have a backlog of 4,117 wells already drilled and waiting to be completed when the price is right, according to the latest forecast by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The agency doesn't expect prices to hit $100 a barrel again before 2030.
Low prices and less drilling mean less cash for Houston. When oil was averaging $100 a barrel, the lower 48 states were producing about 8 million barrels a day, generating roughly $800 million a day for the industry. Last week, the lower 48 also produced about 8 million barrels a day, generating only $450 million a day.
An operating drilling rig supports about 27 jobs. When the rig count peaked, that represented about 51,000 jobs - at current levels they support 10,900. In 2013, Houston added 120,000 new jobs - this year it will likely lose 4,600, according to the Institute for Regional Forecasting.
The 70,000 lost oil jobs will only come back when more rigs return to work, and that's highly unlikely given that drillers are getting more efficient every day, and global demand growth for oil is weakening, according to the International Energy Agency. Only an extreme shock to the supply chain can drive prices higher, and the current troubles in Libya, Nigeria, Sudan and Venezuela are unlikely to do the trick.
Two years after the current oil bust began, Houstonians should accept that today's economic conditions are the new normal. The sooner people can find income from outside the oil industry, the better.


NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York voters headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the primary race for New York governor.
Democrats will decide whether they want Gov. Kathy Hochul to continue her campaign for her first full term in office as she faces challenges from New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi. Republicans, meanwhile, will choose between four candidates to go up against the Democratic winner: U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, Andrew Giuliani, Harry Wilson and Rob Astorino.
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SALT LAKE CITY — A day after being criticized for not doing so consistently, the Utah Utes picked up the pace in their first fully padded practice of preseason camp.
“I think we’re starting to understand the tempo aspect of it and what we’re after. It’s not easy to play fast,” said Utah coach Kyle Whittingham. “It sounds cool ... but the bottom line is it’s tough.”
Besides having to be in great shape, Whittingham noted that players need to dig down and push themselves to sustain the speed of things.
“I think we’re just starting to learn that and figure it out,” he said.
Friday’s tempo, Whittingham continued, was nowhere near good enough.
“We talked about that,” he said after Saturday morning’s practice at Rice-Eccles Stadium. “Today they came out with more resolve and more focus on that and it got done."
Co-offensive coordinator Dennis Erickson told reporters that things got better as practice progressed.
“It’s totally opposite of what happened yesterday,” he said. “But that’s how football is. That’s how fall camp is. You have your ups and downs.”
Such is the case as the Utes work on speeding things up.
“If you’re going to play fast it comes at a price. It’s just not something cool to say,” Whittingham said. “If you’re going to do it, you are going to get tired. You’ve got to be willing to push yourself in practice. So when game time comes you’re in shape and ready to handle it.”
ROSTER ADDITIONS: The medical disqualifications of Reshawn Hooker and Moses Folauhola, along with other moves like offensive lineman Carlos Lozano’s decision to leave the team, have opened up some roster spots in camp.
“We were able to call in a couple of extra walk-ons from the bullpen,” said Whittingham, who mentioned three additions to the roster — former Timpview defensive end Pita Taumoepenu, former Cottonwood offensive lineman Lo Falemaka and former Brighton linebacker Alex Whittingham.
— Taumoepenu, who originally committed to BYU, has been cleared to practice and is in the process of gaining eligibility to play in games.
— Falemaka is a grayshirt who was brought in early to play.
— Whittingham is the coach’s son, recently returned from an LDS Church mission. He hasn’t played since injuring his knee in the first series of the opening game of his senior year in the fall of 2009.
“It’s been awhile,” his father acknowledged. “I love to have him on the team. He’s got to earn his way like everybody else. He’s going to start from square one and he’s got to work his way up. It’s all on him.”
Whitttingham, who coached his other son Tyler at Utah from 2009-11, said Alex will be treated no different than anyone else on the team.
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By Jehan Perera –
The visit of UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism Ben Emmerson to Sri Lanka and his public comments indicate a visible toughening of the stance of the international community with regard to delivering on its promises on the reconciliation process to the UN Human Rights Council. He said Sri Lanka could face a range of measures, including a referral to the UN Security Council, if it fails to meet commitments it made under the UNHRC resolution of 2015. He said that there was little evidence that perpetrators of war crimes were being brought to justice and that progress had come to a virtual halt. There is a question of credibility of the UN system if countries can make promises to the UN which they subsequently fail to keep.
The government’s decision to co-sponsor the UNHRC resolution in 2015 was an expression of a policy shift which took the government away from confrontation with the international community and with the Tamil polity in the country. The previous government headed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa began to treat the international community led by the Western countries as a virtual enemy, and viewed the Tamil people with suspicion even after the war ended. With the change of government in 2015, however, the relationship of the government with the international community and Tamil polity took an immediate turn for the better. Even though the government has failed to keep its promises to the UN and to the Tamil people, it is important not to lose sight of the policy shift that has taken place.
However, the slow implementation of measures to address the legacy of the past, as pledged by the government in the UNHRC resolution of 2015, has been a major source of disillusionment to those who placed their faith in the government. The UN Special Rapporteur said that ‘retrograde elements in the security establishment and their allies’ in the government were trying to undermine post-war reconciliation process and attributed the inordinate delay in the implementation of the Geneva Resolution 30/1 to them. The failure of the government to operationalize the Office of Missing Persons, which was passed into law in August 2016 has been explained on the basis that it is being resisted by the defense establishment. The government’s proposed reconciliation mechanisms, including the Truth Commission, are also stalled on the basis that they will provide evidence that can be used at war crimes trials.
The UN Special Rapporteur said that “Two years on and already four months into a two-year extension granted to the government by the Human Rights Council the progress in achieving the key goals set out in the Geneva Resolution is not only slow but seems to have ground to a virtual halt. None of the measures so far adopted to fulfill Sri Lanka’s transitional justice commitments are adequate to ensure real progress and there is little evidence that perpetrators of war crimes committed by members of the Sri Lankan armed forces are being brought to justice.” He also noted that Sri Lanka had promised to discuss the proposed Counter Terrorism Act (CTA) in place of the PTA and bring in required changes before being presented for parliamentary approval. But this has yet to happen.
The problem for the government in following the proposed course of action spelt out by the UN Special Rapporteur is that it feeds into opposition political propaganda. The opposition is claiming that the government is caving into international pressure that will jeopardise the gains obtained through the military victory over the LTTE and will undermine the morale of the security forces and thereby weaken the unity of the country. The unwillingness of the government to take on this controversial issue is at the root of the blockage of the reconciliation process. The government has stepped back from implementing the commitments it made in Geneva in 2015 mainly for these reasons, including the concern that expressed by the security forces that these mechanisms will be used to gather information about the past that could be used in future war crimes trials.
However, the course of action presented by the UN Special Rapporteur is not the only one that is being pushed by the international community. Last week the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) which is the UN agency mandated to look into the issue of reparations in Sri Lanka held a workshop on its work on reparations for victims of conflict. During the meeting, IOM representatives discussed the key points and future plans to support the national stakeholders toward the development and implementation of a comprehensive reparations mechanism. One of the commitments made by the government in Geneva in 2015 was to establish an Office of Reparations. The ideal of reparation is to restore victims to their original state as far as possible.
One of the points made by IOM’s experts on reparations was that reparations is the most inclusive of all the reconciliation mechanisms that the government has promised. Everyone who has been a victim is entitled to reparations. Many people may not be willing to come and give evidence before a Truth Commission or before a Special Court set up to deal with war crimes. They may not be prepared, or be too fearful, to go before those bodies and have to confront those who perpetrated crimes against them as in the case of special war crimes courts. They may also not be prepared to go before a Truth Commission and relive their past. However, where reparations are concerned, the victims do not have to confront those who did wrong by them. Nor will they be required to speak up before the general public and before commissioners.
Victims can receive reparations on the basis of already existing evidence. The advantage of reparations is that they can be determined administratively, and not through a legal process where the burden of providing evidence lies with the victim. A further advantage of reparations is that they can be offered in multiple ways. Reparations can come in the form of regaining access to their lost lands and properties, houses, livelihoods, psychosocial support and information on missing persons. They can be provided on a priority basis to war orphans, female headed households and those who have been subjected to torture and sexual abuse. The disproportionate expenditures on special courts in comparison to providing compensation to victims is a factor to be kept in mind. In Sierra Leone it cost USD 200 million over 7 years to convict 24 persons. But the Sierra Leone government only paid out USD 13 million to 32,000 victims who were identified by its Truth Commission.
Although the visiting UN special rapporteur emphasized issues of accountability which fall within his mandate, it would be more practical and beneficial to victims to start the process of implementation of the UNHRC resolution through reparations. It is reported that drafts of the mechanisms that the government promised it would implement to the UNHRC in 2015, such as the Truth Commission and the Office of Reparations are prepared. But they are not being presented to either Parliament or the public. The paralysis that has set in is harming the government’s credibility. The strictures passed on the government by the UN special rapporteur is a clear indication that the international community wants the government to act on its promises. The Office of Reparations can be set up speedily to assuage the concerns that the government is backtracking on its commitments.
nalmen / July 17, 2017
in sri lanka unlike sa truth commission is a waste of time and money so lets forget about it
Jim Softy / July 17, 2017
Dont tell Budhist about past and karma. we know everything and its in our blood. Preach this to the LTTE terrorists who was terrorising the entire universe.
Taraki / July 18, 2017
Where do we start with reparations? Chola invasion? Pandya?. Tamil Veddah will now bring up the Veddahs as the original victims. It could be true, I’m just stating the pointlessness of reparations.
Ponniah / July 18, 2017
Can Ceylon sue India for reparations for arming, training and financing terrorism?
Can Ceylon get reparations from Britain for rape and plunder and the massacres of women, children and men during the 1815 rebellion?
Can Iraqis sue US for killing civilians in Mosul and Raqqa areas with the deliberate censorship of news about civilian deaths(doubled in the last 6 months).
Can Vietnam sue US for rape and murder including at MyLai?
Can Ceylon sue the Vatican for mass murder and forced conversions during Portuguese occupation?
You “MUST do” “MUST that” articles are boring now. When will NPC get another trip to study voter suppression in USA and rising hate crimes and racial attacks on Muslim Americans and others specially on campuses?
Jim softy / July 18, 2017
are so many allahs who say I am the right one. POn the other hand, Political establishment is unstable because of infighting and greed. Sri lanka is a mess because there is no leadership to give one single voice to all these visionaries. Jehan who is vimukthi, the one who preaches racist – socialism.


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March 14, 2019 – The San Francisco Travel Association has released tourism figures for 2018 and issued projections for 2019. The new data was announced today at San Francisco Travel’s Marketing Conference at the Mission Bay Conference Center, San Francisco.
San Francisco Travel is reporting a total of 25.8 million visitors to the city in 2018 (with minor adjustments expected as final data is received), up 1.2 percent over 25.5 million in 2017.
Total spending by visitors was $10 billion, up 2.3 percent over $9.8 billion in 2017 (including spending on meetings and conventions).
“This is the ninth consecutive year that we are able to report record-breaking outcomes for San Francisco’s tourism industry. The 25.8 million visitors and $10 billion in spending created 82,538 jobs and supported services for people throughout the city and the entire Bay Area,” said Joe D’Alessandro, president and CEO of San Francisco Travel.
“San Francisco is an incredible city that continues to draw people from all over to visit and enjoy the City we all know and love. These visitors explore our neighborhoods, shop at our small businesses, enjoy our restaurants, and help support our local economy,” said Mayor London Breed. “I am committed to working every day to make our City a better place for everyone, whether they live here or are visiting from the other side of the world.”
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Average hotel occupancy was 82.2 percent for 2018, down 1.4 percent, while average daily rates were $264.53, up by 6.2 percent. The loss in occupancy is attributed to the closure of the Moscone Center during construction of the $551 expansion that was completed in January 2019.
Average hotel occupancy is projected to rise 1.2 percent for 2019 to 83.2 percent while average daily rates are expected to average $276.66 for 2019, and increase of 4.6 percent.
International Visitor Volume
“Our focus on having a global footprint with representation in 13 international markets, integrated sales efforts and digital marketing programs in key places like China makes San Francisco and the region stronger and able to weather influences beyond our control,” D’Alessandro said. “Working closely with our regional partners is a big part of this effort.”
International visitors again comprised 28 percent of overnight visitors and 61 percent of all overnight visitor spending in 2018. San Francisco welcomed 2.9 million international visitors in 2018, very similar to the number in 2017.
The top five markets for visitor volume in 2018 were Mexico, China, the United Kingdom, Canada and Germany. The fastest growing international markets were Brazil, France, India and Taiwan.
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International Visitor Spending
International visitors spent $4.9 billion in 2018, up 2 percent from $4.8 billion in 2017.
International markets with the most growth in spending were China (up 4.8 percent), India (8.0 percent), France (9.7 percent), Brazil (8.5 percent) and Australia (4.8 percent)
According to D’Alessandro, international tourism levels were affected by a variety of factors:
• A stronger U.S. dollar, increasing the cost of visiting the United States
• Negative perceptions of the U.S. caused by uncertain travel-related policies and messaging of the administration
• International trade wars
• Completion of the Moscone Center expansion
• Tightening credit
For 2019, San Francisco Travel is forecasting a total of 26.5 million visitors to the city, an increase of 2.5 percent. Total spending by visitors in 2019 is projected to reach $10.3 billion, up 3.4 percent, including spending related to meetings and conventions.
Far Reaching Economic Impact
According to the Visitor Study, visitor spending equated to $25.5 million daily or $1.06 million per hour. The average visitor spent $360.17 per day. Convention attendees spent an average of $567.25 per day.
The number of jobs supported by tourism in San Francisco rose 1 percent to 82,538 jobs in 2018.
There was an average of 70,829 visitors in San Francisco each day.
The tourism industry generated $771 million in taxes and fees for the City of San Francisco in 2018, an increase of 8.0 percent over the previous year. Major contributors to that figure include hotel tax (51 percent) and property tax (22 percent).
On a per capita basis, visitors spent $10,534 per San Francisco resident. Visitors generated $2,089 in taxes per San Francisco household.
The San Francisco Travel Association is the official destination marketing organization for the City and County of San Francisco. For information on reservations, activities and more, visit www.sftravel.com or call 415-391-2000.
San Francisco Travel’s main Visitor Information Center is now located at 749 Howard St., adjacent to the Moscone Convention Center. San Francisco Travel also operates Visitor Information Centers at Macy’s Union Square and in Chinatown at 625 Kearny St. San Francisco Travel is also a partner at the California Welcome Center at PIER 39.
American Express® is the official Card partner of the San Francisco Travel Association.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers non-stop flights to more than 50 international cities on 44 international carriers. The Bay Area's largest airport connects non-stop with 85 cities in the U.S. on 12 domestic airlines. SFO offers upgraded free Wi-Fi with no advertising. For up-to-the-minute departure and arrival information, airport maps and details on shopping, dining, cultural exhibitions, ground transportation and more, visit www.flysfo.com. Follow SFO on www.twitter.com/flysfo and www.facebook.com/flysfo.
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Ok, I used to do this with a few friends as creative “juice squeezing”. We’d pick a topic and write a story around it. It is very improvisational. I’ve been thinking to myself, “What can I put up here that isn’t going to start a debate… shouting match… or a bunch of name calling?” A Story in the Round… that’s what. This is meant to have fun with… pure and simple.
I will give the rules to this exercise right here, so that all posters will know exactly what is expected of them.
First, the first thread will be the story. The only thing that should be written in there is the next addition to the story… no comments… no compliments… see below about that.
Next, language will not be censored. We are all grown ups here. If you have a problem with “foul” language, you might be insulted… well, you probably will be insulted. I am no one’s parent, and I will not yell at them for writing dialogue that you would hear on the street.
To introduce your character into the story, have them arrive in some fashion… walk in thru a door, dive thru a window, parachute in, etc, etc… when you are finished for the day, put your character to “rest”. Have them take a nap, leave the room, go to the bathroom, etc, etc. You cannot use another character unless they are in the story, or have been introduced as a fake character (NPC).
You can’t control how other people write, so there is no getting mad at someone and “killing them” in the story. If you are getting frustrated, remove your character and mention it in one of the other threads.
The other threads… the 2nd thread will have to do with the actual writing of the story. If you have an idea and want to ask before you write it out or if you want to spin it in a weird direction, you can bring it up here. If you want to work with another character for a quick storyline/ angle (kinda like a chapter), you can flesh it out here and then run with it in the actual story. Hopefully, the authors will continue to check this thread from time to time to see other’s thoughts and maybe notes to them.
Everything below the 2nd thread can be used for comments, feedback, or even suggestions from non-writers. Have fun… this is what this is about!
This is an improv story, so it could start out in one genre, switch to another, and end in a third. It all depends on how the writers react to each new entry. All that I can ask is that no one just write gibberish to do it. If there is a problem with an entry (someone just drops something in there to be a jerk), mark it in the 2nd thread and if enuff of the authors agree, I’ll try to figure out how to delete it to smooth the story back out. If this turns out pretty good, I might make this a regular thing. Nothing better than exercising the mind in a creative way!
With the return of The Walking Dead to AMC last Sunday, I think we’ll start the first one out with a “horror” setting…


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A used car dealer in Missouri admitted he has been sending money to al Qaeda.
Khalid Quazzani, a Moroccan born naturalized U.S. citizen, pleaded guilty in federal court in Kansas City on Wednesday.
Prosecutors say the 32-year-old sent more than $23,000 to the terrorist group over two years.
In February, he was arrested on 33 counts contained in a sealed grand jury indictment charging him with bank fraud, money laundering, interstate fraud and making false statements to the government. But there was no mention of any terrorism charges in the initial indictment.
Ouazzani has "acknowledged the wrongfulness of his acts," Overland Park, Kan., attorneys Robin Fowler and Tricia Tenpenny said in a statement.
"He deeply regrets what he has done, and is taking steps to atone, to the extent he can, for his crimes. He will continue to do so," the statement read. They declined to provide further details.
Prosecutors said Quazzani faces up to 65 years in prison without parole. No sentencing date has been set.

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I generally like the design, though it does not look as good as the one pictured. The t-shirt itself feels cheap, especially for the price of this item.
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Nice concept, ok quality T-shirt. I'll echo another reviewer about centering the design. I get that it's hand dyed etc. I'm an artist, designer and craftsman. I feel if you're going to pull this off well, you have to get the design centered on the front of the shirt/torso. There's a little wiggle room maybe but if it's off enough, it fails. I'm disappointed because of that. Mine is very much misaligned and looks wonky. BTW, I'm pretty fit so it's not my figure! 😂 Again, nice idea, color and simplicity. The simplicity is all the more reason to nail it. The one advertised is mint. Make that happen every time for the price. Good luck!
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Are you a dog lover who dreams of owning a Golden Retriever but worries about potential allergies? Well, you’re not alone! Many people wonder if this popular breed can trigger allergic reactions. In this article, we’ll explore the truth behind the claim that Golden Retrievers cause allergies. We’ll delve into the specific allergens associated with dogs and examine whether this lovable breed is a suitable choice for those with sensitivities. So, if you’re curious to find out if you can have a Golden Retriever without sneezing fits, keep reading!
If you’ve ever experienced allergies, you know how frustrating they can be. And if you’re considering bringing a Golden Retriever into your home, it’s only natural to wonder if their presence could exacerbate your symptoms. In this article, we’ll address the common misconception that Golden Retrievers are a major trigger for allergies. We’ll provide you with the facts and information you need to make an informed decision about welcoming this friendly and affectionate breed into your life. So, let’s get to the bottom of the Golden Retriever allergy question!
What Causes Allergies in Humans
As a dog lover who owns both a Golden Retriever and a Goldendoodle, you may be wondering what exactly causes allergies in humans. It’s important to understand the factors that contribute to allergies, especially if you’re considering bringing a Golden Retriever into your home. Let’s delve into this topic and shed some light on the issue.
One of the primary culprits of dog allergies is dander. Dander is composed of microscopic flecks of dead skin and hair flakes that dogs naturally shed. These allergens can become airborne and easily find their way into your respiratory system. It’s worth noting that all dogs produce dander, regardless of their breed. So, if you’re allergic to dander, it’s not exclusive to Golden Retrievers.
Saliva and Urine
While dander may be the most common source of allergens, it’s important not to overlook other potential triggers. Dogs, including Golden Retrievers, have saliva and urine that can also cause allergies in sensitive individuals. When a dog licks its fur, it leaves traces of saliva behind, which can contain proteins that trigger an allergic response. Urine can also contain similar proteins and may cause allergic reactions if it comes into contact with your skin.
Dust and Pollen
In addition to the allergens directly produced by dogs, it’s worth considering the potential for outdoor allergens to be brought into your home by your furry companions. Golden Retrievers, being a breed that often loves the outdoors, might inadvertently bring dust, pollen, and other outdoor allergens into your living space. These environmental allergens can exacerbate existing allergies or trigger new ones.
By understanding the various sources of allergens associated with dogs, you can take proactive steps to minimize your exposure and ensure a more comfortable living environment. Regular grooming, such as brushing and bathing your Golden Retriever, can help reduce the amount of dander and allergens in their fur. Frequent cleaning of your home, including vacuuming and dusting, can also help remove potential allergens from your surroundings.
Remember, it’s essential to consult with an allergist or healthcare professional if you suspect that you have dog allergies. They can provide you with specific information and advice tailored to your individual circumstances.
Now that we have explored what causes allergies in humans, let’s move on to discussing ways to manage and mitigate allergies when owning a dog like a Golden Retriever
Eczema as an Allergic Reaction
If you’re a dog lover and own a Golden Retriever or a Goldendoodle, it’s important to be aware of the potential for allergies. One common allergic reaction seen in both humans and canines is eczema. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition that can cause itching, redness, and inflammation. While it can be triggered by a variety of allergens, it’s essential to understand how it relates to your furry companions.
Eczema in dogs
Like humans, dogs can develop eczema due to various factors, including genetics and environmental allergens. Some common triggers for eczema in dogs include:
- Pollen and grass: Dogs can be sensitive to certain types of pollen and grass, leading to skin irritation and itching.
- Dust mites: These microscopic pests can cause allergies in both humans and dogs, resulting in eczema flare-ups.
- Fleas: Flea saliva is a common trigger for skin allergies in dogs, including eczema.
- Food allergies: Certain ingredients in your dog’s diet can contribute to eczema symptoms, making it important to consult with a veterinarian for dietary recommendations.
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If your beloved Golden Retriever or Goldendoodle is prone to eczema, there are several measures you can take to manage the condition:
- Regular grooming: Brushing your dog’s coat frequently helps remove loose hair and reduces the amount of allergens trapped in their fur.
- Bathing: Regularly bathing your dog with a gentle, hypoallergenic shampoo can help alleviate itching and remove allergens from their skin.
- Environmental control: Minimize exposure to potential triggers by vacuuming regularly, keeping your home free of dust, and maintaining clean bedding for your furry friend.
- Dietary adjustments: Working with a veterinarian to identify and eliminate any possible food triggers from your dog’s diet can significantly improve their eczema symptoms.
Remember, while managing eczema in your Golden Retriever or Goldendoodle is essential, it’s crucial to consult with a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and personalized treatment plan. Together, you can ensure that your furry companion stays healthy, happy, and comfortable.
Understanding Golden Retrievers
As a dog lover and owner of both a golden retriever and a Goldendoodle, I know firsthand the joy that these breeds can bring into your life. Before jumping into the topic of whether Golden Retrievers cause allergies or not, let’s take a moment to understand these beautiful dogs.
Golden Retrievers are known for their friendly and gentle nature. They are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States, and for good reason. Their playful and affectionate temperament makes them great family pets and therapy dogs. Golden Retrievers are intelligent and eager to please, which makes them highly trainable. They also have a natural love for water and are excellent swimmers.
Goldendoodles are a crossbreed between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. They inherit the best traits from both breeds, making them a popular choice for families with allergies or those who prefer a low-shedding dog. Goldendoodles come in different sizes, depending on the size of the Poodle parent, and can range from small to medium to large.
It’s important to note that any dog can potentially cause allergies. The main allergens associated with dogs are dander, saliva, urine, dust, and pollen. These allergens are not exclusive to Golden Retrievers but can be found in any breed. However, some people may find that they are more sensitive to certain breeds or individual dogs.
If you or someone in your household has allergies but still want to enjoy the companionship of a Golden Retriever or a Goldendoodle, there are steps you can take to minimize exposure to allergens. Regular grooming, including brushing and bathing your dog, can help reduce the amount of dander and allergens in their fur. Vacuuming and dusting your home frequently can also help remove any allergens that may be present.
Remember, if you suspect that you or a family member has allergies, it’s crucial to consult with a veterinarian or an allergist to get a proper diagnosis. They can provide personalized recommendations and treatment plans based on your specific situation.
So, don’t let the misconception that Golden Retrievers cause allergies deter you from considering these amazing breeds. With the right care and attention, you can enjoy the love and companionship of a Golden Retriever or a Goldendoodle without compromising your comfort.
Common Allergens in Golden Retrievers
As a dog lover who has owned both Golden Retrievers and Goldendoodles, I understand your concerns about allergies. It’s important to dispel the misconception that Golden Retrievers are a major trigger for allergies. In reality, the allergens associated with dogs, including Golden Retrievers, are not limited to specific breeds. Here are some common allergens to be aware of:
- Dander: All dogs, not just Golden Retrievers, produce dander – dead skin cells – that can cause allergies in sensitive individuals. Regular grooming, including brushing your dog’s coat, can help minimize dander.
- Saliva and Urine: It’s not just Golden Retrievers – dogs of all breeds produce allergenic proteins in their saliva and urine. These proteins can trigger allergic reactions in some people. Remember to wash your hands after petting your dog to reduce the risk of exposure.
- Dust and Pollen: Dogs can bring in dust and pollen from outside, which can also trigger allergies. Regular cleaning of your home, including vacuuming and dusting, can help reduce the amount of allergens in the environment.
It’s worth mentioning that dogs, including Golden Retrievers, can also suffer from allergies themselves. One particular allergic reaction that both humans and dogs can experience is eczema. If your Golden Retriever or Goldendoodle shows signs of eczema, such as itching, redness, or flaky skin, consult with your veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment options.
By being proactive in managing allergies, you can still enjoy the love and companionship of your Golden Retriever or Goldendoodle. Regular grooming, frequent cleaning, and maintaining a clean indoor environment can greatly reduce potential allergens.
Remember, if you have concerns about allergies, consult with a veterinarian or allergist who can provide guidance specific to your situation. Don’t let the misconception about Golden Retrievers causing allergies deter you from considering these breeds. With the right care and attention, you can enjoy the wonderful qualities that Golden Retrievers and Goldendoodles have to offer.
The Myth: Are Golden Retrievers Allergy-Friendly?
When it comes to allergies, there are often misconceptions about certain dog breeds. You may have heard that Golden Retrievers are a major trigger for allergies. However, as a fellow dog lover and someone with experience in animal shelters and veterinary offices, I’m here to clear up the myth for you.
Golden Retrievers themselves are not the true cause of allergies. The allergens associated with dogs, such as dander, saliva, urine, dust, and pollen, are not exclusive to Golden Retrievers. These allergens can be found in any dog breed, as well as in the environment we live in. Therefore, blaming Golden Retrievers alone for allergies may not be completely accurate.
It’s important to note that dogs, including Golden Retrievers, can suffer from allergies themselves. Just like humans, our furry friends can also develop eczema, which causes skin irritation and itching. This condition is often triggered by environmental factors like dust mites or certain foods. If you notice your Golden Retriever scratching excessively or experiencing skin issues, it’s best to consult with a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Don’t let the misconception about Golden Retrievers causing allergies deter you from considering these breeds. With the right care and attention, you can still enjoy the love and companionship of these wonderful dogs. Here are some proactive steps you can take to manage allergies and keep your Golden Retriever or Goldendoodle happy and healthy:
- Regular grooming is essential. Brushing your dog’s coat frequently can help remove loose fur and reduce dander in your home.
- Bathing your dog regularly can also help minimize allergens on their skin and coat. Consult with your veterinarian for the appropriate bathing schedule and products.
- Keeping your home clean is crucial. Vacuuming regularly, washing bedding and toys, and maintaining good indoor air quality can help reduce allergens in your environment.
- Regular visits to the veterinarian are important to monitor your dog’s overall health and address any allergy-related concerns.
Now that you have a better understanding of the common allergens in Golden Retrievers, you can rest assured that they are not a major trigger for allergies. Remember, allergens like dander, saliva, urine, dust, and pollen are not exclusive to Golden Retrievers but can be found in any dog breed. It’s important to note that dogs, including Golden Retrievers, can also suffer from allergies themselves, specifically eczema.
To ensure a comfortable environment for both you and your furry friend, proactive management of allergies is key. Regular grooming and cleaning will help minimize allergens and keep your Golden Retriever’s coat and skin healthy. Don’t let the misconception about Golden Retrievers causing allergies deter you from considering these breeds. With the right care and attention, you can still enjoy the love and companionship of these wonderful dogs.
So, if you’ve been dreaming of having a Golden Retriever as a part of your family, go ahead and make that dream a reality. With proper care, you can welcome a Golden Retriever into your home and enjoy all the joy and happiness they bring.