Surf Kelly Slater, claimed the title 11 of the ASP world by advancing to the third round of the Rip Curl Pro Search in Ocean Beach, San Francisco.
Slater, who won three of the nine events held this coming season in the contest, scored 15.13 to win the Australian, Dan Ross (14.40), until the last two minutes of the round before nailing movement which won the event.
Needing a score of 6.88 of its latest round, he scored 7.6. Ross failed with his last frantic effort, thousands of fans erupted in applause, knowing that their hero had still prevailed in the title race.
"I do not know, this has not sunk in. I was pretty stressed about it and I'm glad it's over," the native of 39 years in Florida said after his victory. "It very rewarding and there is personal satisfaction. It feels really good.
It was a special win for Slater with his triumph coming on the anniversary of one year of the death of Andy Irons, a former triple world champion, bitter rival and close friend of Kelly.
"It's kind of weird, I just thought a lot of things to come together and what is the chance I would do it on the anniversary of the death of Andy, unfortunately," Slater said in a statement following the contest . "In a way it obviously makes a lot more special for me. I guess one way to celebrate my memories of him and just think about him. "
Slater became youngest ever world champion ASP when he won his first at the tender age of 20 way back in 1992. During his amazing 20-year career, he won a trip record 48 events, drawing more than $ 3 million in prize money in the process.
"I have devoted my life to surfing and competing and going throughout the year and this ending is a rewarding feeling."
Thursday, November 3, 2011
What is Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or "Lou Gehrig's disease", is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Motor neurons reach the brain from the spinal cord and the spinal cord to the muscles in the body. Progressive degeneration of motor neurons in ALS eventually lead to death. When motor neurons die, the brain's ability to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. With voluntary muscle action progressively affected, patients in the final stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed.
A trophic fibers derived from the Greek. "A" means zero or negative. "Myo" refers to muscle, and "Trophic" means food, when the muscles do not have food 'No muscle foods. ", It" atrophies "or wastes away. "Lateral" identifies the area of a person's spinal cord where part of the nerve cells that signal and control the muscles are located. As this area degenerates it leads to scarring or hardening ("sclerosis") in the region.
As the degeneration of motor neurons, they can no longer send impulses to the muscle fibers that normally result in muscle movement. Early symptoms of ALS often include increasing muscle weakness, especially involving the arms and legs, speech, swallowing or breathing. When muscles no longer receive messages from the motor neurons that they need to function, muscles begin to atrophy (become smaller). Members began to look "thinner" as muscle tissue atrophies.
Nerves in ALS
What kind of nerves in your body to work properly?
(From Living with ALS, Book 1: What is it exactly)
The body has many kinds of nerves. There are those who are involved in the process of thinking, memory and feelings of detection (such as heat / cold, sharp / dull), and others for vision, hearing, and other bodily functions. The nerves are affected when you have ALS motor neurons that provide voluntary movements and muscle strength. Examples of voluntary movements you make an attempt to reach the phone or on the sidewalk, and the action is controlled by the muscles of the arms and legs.
The heart and digestive system are also made of muscle but a different kind, and their movements are not under voluntary control. When your heart is pounding or a meal is digested, it happens all automatically. Therefore, the heart and digestive system are not involved in ALS. Breathing also may seem accidental. Remember, though, when you can not stop your heart, you can hold your breath - so be aware that ALS may eventually have an impact on breathing.
Although the cause of ALS is not completely understood, recent years have brought a wealth of new scientific knowledge about the physiology of this disease.
Although there is no cure or treatment today that stops or reverses ALS, there are FDA-approved drug, riluzole, which slows the progression of ALS and some few other drugs in clinical trials promising.
Above all, there are important devices and therapies that can manage the symptoms of ALS that help people maintain as much independence as possible and prolong survival. It is important to remember that ALS is a disease that is very variable, there are two people have the same journey or experiences. There are medically documented cases of people who 'burn ALS continues to grow and grow at a very slow pace. No matter what people or situations as possible, the ALS Association and your medical team are there to help.
A trophic fibers derived from the Greek. "A" means zero or negative. "Myo" refers to muscle, and "Trophic" means food, when the muscles do not have food 'No muscle foods. ", It" atrophies "or wastes away. "Lateral" identifies the area of a person's spinal cord where part of the nerve cells that signal and control the muscles are located. As this area degenerates it leads to scarring or hardening ("sclerosis") in the region.
As the degeneration of motor neurons, they can no longer send impulses to the muscle fibers that normally result in muscle movement. Early symptoms of ALS often include increasing muscle weakness, especially involving the arms and legs, speech, swallowing or breathing. When muscles no longer receive messages from the motor neurons that they need to function, muscles begin to atrophy (become smaller). Members began to look "thinner" as muscle tissue atrophies.
Nerves in ALS
What kind of nerves in your body to work properly?
(From Living with ALS, Book 1: What is it exactly)
The body has many kinds of nerves. There are those who are involved in the process of thinking, memory and feelings of detection (such as heat / cold, sharp / dull), and others for vision, hearing, and other bodily functions. The nerves are affected when you have ALS motor neurons that provide voluntary movements and muscle strength. Examples of voluntary movements you make an attempt to reach the phone or on the sidewalk, and the action is controlled by the muscles of the arms and legs.
The heart and digestive system are also made of muscle but a different kind, and their movements are not under voluntary control. When your heart is pounding or a meal is digested, it happens all automatically. Therefore, the heart and digestive system are not involved in ALS. Breathing also may seem accidental. Remember, though, when you can not stop your heart, you can hold your breath - so be aware that ALS may eventually have an impact on breathing.
Although the cause of ALS is not completely understood, recent years have brought a wealth of new scientific knowledge about the physiology of this disease.
Although there is no cure or treatment today that stops or reverses ALS, there are FDA-approved drug, riluzole, which slows the progression of ALS and some few other drugs in clinical trials promising.
Above all, there are important devices and therapies that can manage the symptoms of ALS that help people maintain as much independence as possible and prolong survival. It is important to remember that ALS is a disease that is very variable, there are two people have the same journey or experiences. There are medically documented cases of people who 'burn ALS continues to grow and grow at a very slow pace. No matter what people or situations as possible, the ALS Association and your medical team are there to help.
Jeremy Mayfield arrested for drug possession
Jeremy Mayfield, the former NASCAR driver who was suspended indefinitely in 2009 for violating the policy of the organization of drug addiction, was arrested for drug possession and may face new charges after the goods were stolen were found in his house.
Mayfield, 42, was arrested Tuesday at his home in western North Carolina and charged with possession of methamphetamine, according to the Associated Press. Records of the Sheriff's Office Catawba County indicate that he was charged with possession of 1.5 grams of methamphetamine.
The winner 1999 Pocono 500 posted $ 3,000 bond and was scheduled to appear in district court Wednesday, AP reported. Detectives told the AP that nearly $ 100,000 worth of goods from companies in neighboring Lincoln County was found in Mayfield's house when he was arrested. The items found included welding equipment, parts of trucks and various other items were reported stolen.
Daniel Marino, a lawyer in Washington, DC, Mayfield said the search of the home of his client was done on an "unfounded allegation" and he denies all charges.
"Mr. Mayfield is not aware either stolen or methamphetamine currently on his property and denied the charge that he was in possession of methamphetamine or other illegal drugs and denied any suggestion that he knowingly received or possessed stolen goods, "said Marino.
Mayfield has shown the promise of his early racing career, but was suspended in 2009 when NASCAR said he tested positive for methamphetamine from a random drug test.
Mayfield, 42, was arrested Tuesday at his home in western North Carolina and charged with possession of methamphetamine, according to the Associated Press. Records of the Sheriff's Office Catawba County indicate that he was charged with possession of 1.5 grams of methamphetamine.
The winner 1999 Pocono 500 posted $ 3,000 bond and was scheduled to appear in district court Wednesday, AP reported. Detectives told the AP that nearly $ 100,000 worth of goods from companies in neighboring Lincoln County was found in Mayfield's house when he was arrested. The items found included welding equipment, parts of trucks and various other items were reported stolen.
Daniel Marino, a lawyer in Washington, DC, Mayfield said the search of the home of his client was done on an "unfounded allegation" and he denies all charges.
"Mr. Mayfield is not aware either stolen or methamphetamine currently on his property and denied the charge that he was in possession of methamphetamine or other illegal drugs and denied any suggestion that he knowingly received or possessed stolen goods, "said Marino.
Mayfield has shown the promise of his early racing career, but was suspended in 2009 when NASCAR said he tested positive for methamphetamine from a random drug test.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Vince Neil to plead guilty
Vince Neil will plead guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct, fined $ 1,000 and avoid trial on allegations that he entered his ex-girlfriend in a final confrontation in March at an exhibition in Las Vegas Resort, his lawyer said Monday.
A more serious charge of misdemeanor battery constituting domestic violence against Neil will be abandoned when the rocker 50, enters his plea next Monday in Las Vegas Justice Court, defense lawyer David Chesnoff. He said the allegation of physical contact would be rejected.
"Mr. Neil's sorry, he raised his voice, "Chesnoff said.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Monday that First Clark County District Attorney David Roger also confirmed the agreement.
Roger did not immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press.
Neil, who lives in Las Vegas, could have faced up to six months in prison and a $ 1,000 fine if convicted on each count.
He was accused of biting the breast of Las Vegas entertainment reporter Alicia Jacobs in a comedy club casino March 24th, and cursing and pointing Jacobs and two friends sitting with her.
Jacobs told the AP that she was happy Neil was taking responsibility for his actions.
"I'm glad the story is over and the book is closed," she said.
Jacobs told police she received a contusion of the finger-poke, which she has just a few weeks, she and Neil ended a seven-month relationship. Jacobs has already given his age and police reporters that 39 and 45. She refused Monday to correct age.
The other two persons named as victims in the confrontation, Wayne Newton, brother sister and publicist Patricia McCrone, 41, and Entertainment Las Vegas Sun columnist John Katsilometes, 45, said they were pleased that the case was settled .
Neil is the front man for a band of four heavy metals known for bad behavior, party hard, famous girlfriends and hard-driving hits in the late 1980s as "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Dr. Feelgood. "
It also has tattoo shops and two bars in Las Vegas, including one at the Hilton in Las Vegas where the confrontation Shimmer Cabaret Comedy Club takes place.
Neil sat for 10 days in the Clark County jail in February for drunken driving his black Lamborghini in June 2010 near Las Vegas Strip. He was also fined $ 585 and ordered to serve 15 days under house arrest as part of a plea agreement that avoided trial in this case.
A more serious charge of misdemeanor battery constituting domestic violence against Neil will be abandoned when the rocker 50, enters his plea next Monday in Las Vegas Justice Court, defense lawyer David Chesnoff. He said the allegation of physical contact would be rejected.
"Mr. Neil's sorry, he raised his voice, "Chesnoff said.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Monday that First Clark County District Attorney David Roger also confirmed the agreement.
Roger did not immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press.
Neil, who lives in Las Vegas, could have faced up to six months in prison and a $ 1,000 fine if convicted on each count.
He was accused of biting the breast of Las Vegas entertainment reporter Alicia Jacobs in a comedy club casino March 24th, and cursing and pointing Jacobs and two friends sitting with her.
Jacobs told the AP that she was happy Neil was taking responsibility for his actions.
"I'm glad the story is over and the book is closed," she said.
Jacobs told police she received a contusion of the finger-poke, which she has just a few weeks, she and Neil ended a seven-month relationship. Jacobs has already given his age and police reporters that 39 and 45. She refused Monday to correct age.
The other two persons named as victims in the confrontation, Wayne Newton, brother sister and publicist Patricia McCrone, 41, and Entertainment Las Vegas Sun columnist John Katsilometes, 45, said they were pleased that the case was settled .
Neil is the front man for a band of four heavy metals known for bad behavior, party hard, famous girlfriends and hard-driving hits in the late 1980s as "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Dr. Feelgood. "
It also has tattoo shops and two bars in Las Vegas, including one at the Hilton in Las Vegas where the confrontation Shimmer Cabaret Comedy Club takes place.
Neil sat for 10 days in the Clark County jail in February for drunken driving his black Lamborghini in June 2010 near Las Vegas Strip. He was also fined $ 585 and ordered to serve 15 days under house arrest as part of a plea agreement that avoided trial in this case.
Palestine becomes member of UNESCO
Palestine, won his greatest international support on Monday again, full membership in UNESCO, but the move will cost the agency a fifth of its funding and some fear will send peace efforts in the Middle East to a cliff.
In an unusually dramatic session at the Paris-based Organization, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, there were cheers of "Yes" and the discontent of the "no" votes and abstentions. "Joy fills my heart. It is truly a historic moment," said Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs Riad Malki. UNESCO strongly depends on the money - Washington provides 22 percent of its budget - but survived without it in the past: The United States withdrew from UNESCO under President Ronald Reagan, joining two decades later under President George W. Bush.
Monday's vote was a major symbolic victory for the Palestinians, but not enough to make Palestine a state. The issues of borders of a Palestinian state possible, security, a solution for Palestinian refugees, the fate of Jerusalem and other disputes that have hampered peace in the Middle East for decades remain. The spokesman for the White House Jay Carney called the UNESCO decision "premature" and said it undermines the efforts of the international community towards a comprehensive peace in the Middle East. He called it a distraction from the goal to revive direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
Trafficking of UNESCO science, not science fiction," he said in a speech to delegates after the vote. "However, many member states, much more vigorously at least two thirds of the States members of this organization, adopted a version of science fiction from reality. "
His government said it was reconsidering its cooperation with UNESCO.
Eighty-one vote needed for approval - or two thirds of the 173 delegations eligible members present. In a surprise, France voted "yes" - and the room erupted in applause. He was joined by Ireland, Austria and the Arab States. Voting "no" included the United States, Israel, Sweden, Netherlands and Germany, while many U.S. allies abstained, including Japan, Britain and New Zealand.
Monday's vote is final, and membership takes effect when formally signs founding charter of Palestine to UNESCO.
Here, however, are concerns that the strategy could backfire. Before the vote, Foreign Minister of Israel openly, Avigdor Lieberman, said that if the measure passed, Israel should cut ties with the Palestinian Authority. The Obama administration has promised to use its veto in the Security Council to cancel the membership Palestinian General of the UN, but was hoping he would not come to that for brandishing his veto could undermine the United States the pivotal role as a negotiator in general between Israel and the Palestinians.
UNESCO, like many UN agencies, is part of the body in the world, but the accession process has separated and can make their own decisions about which countries belong. Two tiny Pacific island nations - the Cook Islands and Niue - are members of UNESCO, but not the UN, while Liechtenstein is part of the body of the world's largest, but not the cultural organization.
While the impact of the vote is not felt immediately in the Middle East, it will be quickly felt at UNESCO, which protects historic heritage sites and works to improve literacy in the world, the access to girls' education and cultural understanding. In addition to reduced funding, the vote will also be returning UNESCO's efforts in recent years to shed its image as an anti-Israeli agency. The Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said it was up to member states "to ensure the UN system as a political and financial support coherent whole."
"As such, we will need to work on tactical solutions to preserve the financial resources of UNESCO", he said, while urging a negotiated solution to peace in the Middle East.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Cain manages crisis with humor
This is one of the most striking of viability tests for a presidential candidate: crisis management, the ability to pass the stage of an explosive charge and redirect the news. Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain, a newcomer to national politics, was struggling to pass Monday during a flurry of speeches and interviews in the shadow of allegations of sexual harassment.
"I never know why Jesus came to me so much love," Cain sang at the invitation of the moderator of the event to close the appearance of the National Press Club Monday. "He looked beyond all my faults and saw my needs."
It was a dramatic counterpoint to the rest of Cain's days in Washington, where he spent much denying that he had sexually harassed someone and call all these reports "a witch hunt." His consistency has begun to fall apart by night, though.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Cain asked if he was aware of the allegations of women in particular. "Some of them," he replied.
But when pressed, said he was not aware of any allegations.
Later, in a series of television interviews, Cain said he remembered some of the details after all.
Politico reported Sunday that the National Restaurant Association gave financial regulations to at least two female employees who worked for Cain and accused him of inappropriate behavior and sexually suggestive when he led the trade group.
The report upset Cain series of speeches and meetings with members of Congress to reassure decision makers rule the nation is ready for the public. But the revelations have raised questions about his ability to again - and if he can manage a crisis.
The former head of Godfather Pizza Chef faced with the situation rather than to cancel his schedule in Washington.
At the first event of the day, an appearance at the American Enterprise Institute, he announced that he would solve the problems later, "I will take all your arrows," Cain said.
He went on to complete negation of the great-great appearances and refused to discuss details, whether on Fox News or the National Press Club.
And even amid new questions about the viability of its offer from the White House, he tried to argue that he was as usual.
"What you can expect from my campaign is for me to stay on message for us to continue to do things and to execute our strategy to win the nomination," he said.
His campaign, meanwhile, attacked, Politico, whose story was based on anonymous sources and, in one case that said publication was a review of the literature that describes the allegations and the resolution.
And Cain, however, has tried to use humor.
"Because of the history of today's big news, I really know what it means to be No. 1."
He also painted himself a victim.
"This bull eye on my back has gotten bigger," Cain said. "We have no idea of the source of this witch hunt."
And finally, he relied on the charm - and the bigger picture.
"Faith is a big part of who Herman Cain. This is a big part of how I made that decision. It is a big part of this journey we're on, "Cain said. Invited to sing, he agreed." Since this is an opportunity for me to share some of my faith, I will. "
"I never know why Jesus came to me so much love," Cain sang at the invitation of the moderator of the event to close the appearance of the National Press Club Monday. "He looked beyond all my faults and saw my needs."
It was a dramatic counterpoint to the rest of Cain's days in Washington, where he spent much denying that he had sexually harassed someone and call all these reports "a witch hunt." His consistency has begun to fall apart by night, though.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Cain asked if he was aware of the allegations of women in particular. "Some of them," he replied.
But when pressed, said he was not aware of any allegations.
Later, in a series of television interviews, Cain said he remembered some of the details after all.
Politico reported Sunday that the National Restaurant Association gave financial regulations to at least two female employees who worked for Cain and accused him of inappropriate behavior and sexually suggestive when he led the trade group.
The report upset Cain series of speeches and meetings with members of Congress to reassure decision makers rule the nation is ready for the public. But the revelations have raised questions about his ability to again - and if he can manage a crisis.
The former head of Godfather Pizza Chef faced with the situation rather than to cancel his schedule in Washington.
At the first event of the day, an appearance at the American Enterprise Institute, he announced that he would solve the problems later, "I will take all your arrows," Cain said.
He went on to complete negation of the great-great appearances and refused to discuss details, whether on Fox News or the National Press Club.
And even amid new questions about the viability of its offer from the White House, he tried to argue that he was as usual.
"What you can expect from my campaign is for me to stay on message for us to continue to do things and to execute our strategy to win the nomination," he said.
His campaign, meanwhile, attacked, Politico, whose story was based on anonymous sources and, in one case that said publication was a review of the literature that describes the allegations and the resolution.
And Cain, however, has tried to use humor.
"Because of the history of today's big news, I really know what it means to be No. 1."
He also painted himself a victim.
"This bull eye on my back has gotten bigger," Cain said. "We have no idea of the source of this witch hunt."
And finally, he relied on the charm - and the bigger picture.
"Faith is a big part of who Herman Cain. This is a big part of how I made that decision. It is a big part of this journey we're on, "Cain said. Invited to sing, he agreed." Since this is an opportunity for me to share some of my faith, I will. "
The world's population hit a huge $ 7 billion
The world's population hit a huge $ 7 billion, and the researchers suggest it could reach 10 billion in the next century. On the one hand, this means that we are a success - after all, the goal of any species is to develop and conquer. On the other hand, all that expansion means more mouths to feed, which requires more space and energy, which increases the demand on resources and the environment, perhaps too much demand for the Earth to support.
So little mysteries of life asks: How can we stop this growth? Should there be a world-child policy, like that applied in China?
One child per family
In 1979, in response to two decades of rapid population growth, the Chinese government announced a policy limiting each family to one child (although there are exceptions). The concern was that if growth continued at such a rate, it would be a crushing burden to society and the economy. [How many people can support the world?]
In terms of limiting population growth, the policy was a success, cutting the population of China by 250 million to 300 million people around, according to Chinese authorities. But this success has its price. Reports of abortion and forced sterilization abound. And, because of a preference for male children in China, selective abortions have skewed birth rates in the country male-female ratio from the natural biological from 105 to 100 to 121 to 100, resulting in millions of young men of women. Socially, the consequences range from mental health problems in the abduction and trafficking of women for marriage.
Social issues aside, is a world-child policy makes sense?
"I do not think it's a good idea, frankly," said John Bongaarts, vice president of the Population Council, an NGO non-profit global. "First of all, no one will accept it. There was an outcry on the one-child policy in China as coercive and is not a single person I know who support it. In addition, You do not really want the fertility decline to a child per woman, because you are in the same problems that Japan now, and nobody wants that. "
Aging population
The world's population could be growing, with a total fertility of 2.5 births per woman, but it is not increased at an even more worldwide. Fertility rates in Japan and throughout Europe, for example, are very low, only 1.4 and 1.6 births per woman, respectively. In other areas, the rates are high, particularly in Africa (4.7) and parts of Asia and Latin America. The United States is somewhere in the middle (2.1).
The problem of low fertility rates - those rates so low that they will not replace the current population - is that there are people much older than the young, which means that there a greater burden on young financially and socially support their elders. Japan is currently struggling with this, and China is about a decade away from facing a similar situation, Bongaarts said. If the fertility rate worldwide has fallen to only one birth per woman, it could destabilize society and the global economy. [Eat Old: Can Solve Mass Cannibalism future food shortages?]
And, once a model low fertility begins, it is difficult to reverse. "Demography is not like a tap, unfortunately. It's not like turning on and off the water, "said George Leeson, a demographer at the Oxford Institute of Ageing of the population. "Once you close the tap can be difficult to run again."
Education and birth control
Rather than one child policy, Bongaarts recommends a three-pronged approach to reduce fertility rates that are at unsustainable levels, and suggests that governments should adopt policies that support it. First, he says, is to contraceptives there and educate women about what they are and how they work.
Then comes education: building schools and the introduction of incentives to keep girls in school is key, such as women with higher levels of education tend to have fewer children ( although recent research suggests that having children can affect the level of education, and not vice versa). And finally, Bongaarts suggests a delay in childbearing, which he says may limit the options of a mother if she comes at too early an age.
There may be other solutions that are not yet clear to us, but that can only come from our technologies and increase the collective knowledge. "I think if you look at history, there are a lot of comfort to have," said Leeson. "Historically, demographically, there have been equally difficult situations, which humanity has faced and conquered and evolved. And I'm sure the matter will be the same here. "
So little mysteries of life asks: How can we stop this growth? Should there be a world-child policy, like that applied in China?
One child per family
In 1979, in response to two decades of rapid population growth, the Chinese government announced a policy limiting each family to one child (although there are exceptions). The concern was that if growth continued at such a rate, it would be a crushing burden to society and the economy. [How many people can support the world?]
In terms of limiting population growth, the policy was a success, cutting the population of China by 250 million to 300 million people around, according to Chinese authorities. But this success has its price. Reports of abortion and forced sterilization abound. And, because of a preference for male children in China, selective abortions have skewed birth rates in the country male-female ratio from the natural biological from 105 to 100 to 121 to 100, resulting in millions of young men of women. Socially, the consequences range from mental health problems in the abduction and trafficking of women for marriage.
Social issues aside, is a world-child policy makes sense?
"I do not think it's a good idea, frankly," said John Bongaarts, vice president of the Population Council, an NGO non-profit global. "First of all, no one will accept it. There was an outcry on the one-child policy in China as coercive and is not a single person I know who support it. In addition, You do not really want the fertility decline to a child per woman, because you are in the same problems that Japan now, and nobody wants that. "
Aging population
The world's population could be growing, with a total fertility of 2.5 births per woman, but it is not increased at an even more worldwide. Fertility rates in Japan and throughout Europe, for example, are very low, only 1.4 and 1.6 births per woman, respectively. In other areas, the rates are high, particularly in Africa (4.7) and parts of Asia and Latin America. The United States is somewhere in the middle (2.1).
The problem of low fertility rates - those rates so low that they will not replace the current population - is that there are people much older than the young, which means that there a greater burden on young financially and socially support their elders. Japan is currently struggling with this, and China is about a decade away from facing a similar situation, Bongaarts said. If the fertility rate worldwide has fallen to only one birth per woman, it could destabilize society and the global economy. [Eat Old: Can Solve Mass Cannibalism future food shortages?]
And, once a model low fertility begins, it is difficult to reverse. "Demography is not like a tap, unfortunately. It's not like turning on and off the water, "said George Leeson, a demographer at the Oxford Institute of Ageing of the population. "Once you close the tap can be difficult to run again."
Education and birth control
Rather than one child policy, Bongaarts recommends a three-pronged approach to reduce fertility rates that are at unsustainable levels, and suggests that governments should adopt policies that support it. First, he says, is to contraceptives there and educate women about what they are and how they work.
Then comes education: building schools and the introduction of incentives to keep girls in school is key, such as women with higher levels of education tend to have fewer children ( although recent research suggests that having children can affect the level of education, and not vice versa). And finally, Bongaarts suggests a delay in childbearing, which he says may limit the options of a mother if she comes at too early an age.
There may be other solutions that are not yet clear to us, but that can only come from our technologies and increase the collective knowledge. "I think if you look at history, there are a lot of comfort to have," said Leeson. "Historically, demographically, there have been equally difficult situations, which humanity has faced and conquered and evolved. And I'm sure the matter will be the same here. "
October is cursed for the stock market
October is a bit cursed for the stock market - the 1929 crash, Black Monday in 1987, a slow-motion collapse in 2008. This time, the demons took a last breath, but Wall Street still managed to break the jinx.
Stocks had their best month for almost a decade, rising from their low point of the year in an almost uninterrupted four-week rally. The juice of most came from Europe, which seemed to finally find a strategy to tame the debt crisis.
But the finish was ugly. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 276 points and finished below 12,000 on the last day of the month. It was as an end it was a rough start: On the first trading day of the month, October 3rd, the Dow lost 258.
Bank stocks were hit hard Monday. MF Global, a securities firm led by former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, filed for protection against bankruptcy. Rating agencies downgraded from the company last week, worried that she has too much debt in Europe.
Yet, even with the fear of Halloween, October 2011 will be remembered on Wall Street for a comeback that only the St. Louis Cardinals, baseball is almost eliminated, new champions, could not match.
For the month, the Dow was up over 1,000 points. He won 9.5 percent, its best performance since October 2002. The Standard & Poor 500, wider than the average of the major markets increased by 10.8 percent for the month, the best since December 1991.
On October 3, both the Dow and the S & P closed at their lows of the year. The market had been through a brutal summer and was one bad day away from falling into bear market territory, down 20 percent from its most recent peak.
Investors fear that the United States, with an economy growing at slowest pace since the end of the Great Recession, was about to fall into recession.
And if the United States did not switch to a new recession itself, the market was worried that Europe would give it a boost. Greece and other European nations face crippling debt, and European banks that lent money against large losses.
A recession in Europe would be bad news for the U.S. because Europe buys about 20 percent of U.S. exports.
Someone opening a quarterly statement to that time he had thrown away and was afraid to look again. But that day was to be the turning point.
Reports that European leaders have been working on a plan of debt began to escape. Investors gained confidence after the leaders of France and Germany has promised to come with a resolution of major by the end of the month.
Added to the news on Europe: strong corporate earnings from the likes of Google and McDonald and signs the U.S. economy was not as bad as feared. Retail sales rose 1.1 percent in September, the biggest gain in seven months.
When European leaders finally unveiled the matter Thursday, stocks roared higher. The S & P 500 jumped 3.7 percent and is up for the year for the first time since Aug. 3, just before the U.S. government debt lost its AAA credit rating.
"It's a rally all that was a very pessimistic vision of the world economy," says Todd Henry, a specialist emerging markets equity in T. Rowe Price. "Does it have legs? I think it remains to be seen. "
According to the agreement of the debt, banks will have a loss of 50 percent on their Greek government bonds. Europe will also add money to a bailout fund to protect others. And banks will increase their capital reserves to protect themselves.
With the books closing in October, the Dow was at 11,955.01, up about 83 percent in March 2009, its lowest point after the financial meltdown. It would have to increase by more than 2200 points from here to set a record.
The S & P 500 ended the month at 1,253.50, down 32 points Monday, up 2.5 percent. The Nasdaq composite index fell 53 points for the day, or 1.9 percent, and ended in October 2684.
Besides announcing the collapse Depression in 1929, the 1987 crash and the collapse in 2008, the stock market suffered a mini-crash on Friday 13 October 1989 and a decrease of 554 points the Dow Jones October 27, 1997.
But the month "turn the tide" in the 11 bear markets after World War II, according to the Stock Trader's Almanac. And it proved to be the best month for the single market from 1993 to 2007, according to the almanac.
Strong as it was, that October was not close to ranking as one of the best. After the 1929 crash, the market regularly ran much larger percentage gains. In July and August 1932, for example, the market gained more than 36 percent each month.
Concerns about a second recession fell slightly. The government announced last week that the economy in July, August and September grew at an annual rate of 2.5 percent, more than twice the speed of earlier this year.
The debt crisis in Europe is still far from fixed. A worrying sign is that borrowing costs for Italy and Spain have increased, a signal that traders are worried about the ability of these countries to pay their debts.
And there are problems closer to home. A Congress "supercommittee" must find $ 1.2 billion deficit in denominations less than a month, and Republicans and Democrats are fighting about whether to focus on higher taxes or cuts in federal spending .
Stocks had their best month for almost a decade, rising from their low point of the year in an almost uninterrupted four-week rally. The juice of most came from Europe, which seemed to finally find a strategy to tame the debt crisis.
But the finish was ugly. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 276 points and finished below 12,000 on the last day of the month. It was as an end it was a rough start: On the first trading day of the month, October 3rd, the Dow lost 258.
Bank stocks were hit hard Monday. MF Global, a securities firm led by former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, filed for protection against bankruptcy. Rating agencies downgraded from the company last week, worried that she has too much debt in Europe.
Yet, even with the fear of Halloween, October 2011 will be remembered on Wall Street for a comeback that only the St. Louis Cardinals, baseball is almost eliminated, new champions, could not match.
For the month, the Dow was up over 1,000 points. He won 9.5 percent, its best performance since October 2002. The Standard & Poor 500, wider than the average of the major markets increased by 10.8 percent for the month, the best since December 1991.
On October 3, both the Dow and the S & P closed at their lows of the year. The market had been through a brutal summer and was one bad day away from falling into bear market territory, down 20 percent from its most recent peak.
Investors fear that the United States, with an economy growing at slowest pace since the end of the Great Recession, was about to fall into recession.
And if the United States did not switch to a new recession itself, the market was worried that Europe would give it a boost. Greece and other European nations face crippling debt, and European banks that lent money against large losses.
A recession in Europe would be bad news for the U.S. because Europe buys about 20 percent of U.S. exports.
Someone opening a quarterly statement to that time he had thrown away and was afraid to look again. But that day was to be the turning point.
Reports that European leaders have been working on a plan of debt began to escape. Investors gained confidence after the leaders of France and Germany has promised to come with a resolution of major by the end of the month.
Added to the news on Europe: strong corporate earnings from the likes of Google and McDonald and signs the U.S. economy was not as bad as feared. Retail sales rose 1.1 percent in September, the biggest gain in seven months.
When European leaders finally unveiled the matter Thursday, stocks roared higher. The S & P 500 jumped 3.7 percent and is up for the year for the first time since Aug. 3, just before the U.S. government debt lost its AAA credit rating.
"It's a rally all that was a very pessimistic vision of the world economy," says Todd Henry, a specialist emerging markets equity in T. Rowe Price. "Does it have legs? I think it remains to be seen. "
According to the agreement of the debt, banks will have a loss of 50 percent on their Greek government bonds. Europe will also add money to a bailout fund to protect others. And banks will increase their capital reserves to protect themselves.
With the books closing in October, the Dow was at 11,955.01, up about 83 percent in March 2009, its lowest point after the financial meltdown. It would have to increase by more than 2200 points from here to set a record.
The S & P 500 ended the month at 1,253.50, down 32 points Monday, up 2.5 percent. The Nasdaq composite index fell 53 points for the day, or 1.9 percent, and ended in October 2684.
Besides announcing the collapse Depression in 1929, the 1987 crash and the collapse in 2008, the stock market suffered a mini-crash on Friday 13 October 1989 and a decrease of 554 points the Dow Jones October 27, 1997.
But the month "turn the tide" in the 11 bear markets after World War II, according to the Stock Trader's Almanac. And it proved to be the best month for the single market from 1993 to 2007, according to the almanac.
Strong as it was, that October was not close to ranking as one of the best. After the 1929 crash, the market regularly ran much larger percentage gains. In July and August 1932, for example, the market gained more than 36 percent each month.
Concerns about a second recession fell slightly. The government announced last week that the economy in July, August and September grew at an annual rate of 2.5 percent, more than twice the speed of earlier this year.
The debt crisis in Europe is still far from fixed. A worrying sign is that borrowing costs for Italy and Spain have increased, a signal that traders are worried about the ability of these countries to pay their debts.
And there are problems closer to home. A Congress "supercommittee" must find $ 1.2 billion deficit in denominations less than a month, and Republicans and Democrats are fighting about whether to focus on higher taxes or cuts in federal spending .
FBI show Anna Chapman and other Russian spies
Last year, the FBI drove what he said was a Russian sleeper spy network - ten deep cover agents accused Russian intelligence, some of which went Ivy League grad schools to high-level connections, others who had stolen the identities of dead people to continue to hide their true identity. The dramatic revelations of the ten year long-espionage against the case, called "Operation spy stories" by the FBI, led to an exchange of Hollywood-like Cold War spies on the tarmac at Vienna airport , Austria, after the accused - including the photogenic city of New York Russian real estate agent Anna Chapman - pleaded guilty to acting as illegal agents of Russia last June 2010.
Monday, the FBI, responding to a request for access to information, has published dozens of surveillance videos, photos and documents of the case. But if the hand was forced from office, the FBI counterspies still seemed quite happy to discuss their success in rolling up the Russian spy network.
"The arrest of 10 Russian spies last year has provided a chilling reminder that espionage on U.S. soil did not disappear when the Cold War is over," the FBI said Monday on its website announcing the release . "Our case against the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) operatives, known as Operation St. Stories lasted more than a decade."
"Our agents and analysts looked deep cover agents as they settled in the United States (some using stolen identities) and was leading a seemingly normal life, marry, buy homes, raise children and assimilate into American society, "he said.
"After years of collecting information and ensuring that we knew all the players who were, we stopped the illegal June 27, 2010," the FBI reminded the readers. "A few weeks later, they pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to act as illegal agents of the Russian Federation in the U.S."
Here are links to all the video surveillance of the case published by the FBI, documents and photographs.
Monday, the FBI, responding to a request for access to information, has published dozens of surveillance videos, photos and documents of the case. But if the hand was forced from office, the FBI counterspies still seemed quite happy to discuss their success in rolling up the Russian spy network.
"The arrest of 10 Russian spies last year has provided a chilling reminder that espionage on U.S. soil did not disappear when the Cold War is over," the FBI said Monday on its website announcing the release . "Our case against the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) operatives, known as Operation St. Stories lasted more than a decade."
"Our agents and analysts looked deep cover agents as they settled in the United States (some using stolen identities) and was leading a seemingly normal life, marry, buy homes, raise children and assimilate into American society, "he said.
"After years of collecting information and ensuring that we knew all the players who were, we stopped the illegal June 27, 2010," the FBI reminded the readers. "A few weeks later, they pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to act as illegal agents of the Russian Federation in the U.S."
Here are links to all the video surveillance of the case published by the FBI, documents and photographs.
72 Days Of Marriage of Kim Kardashian And Kris Humphries
A happy marriage is simply not in the cards for socialite Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries NBA player because it seems that their time together is officially came to an end after a week or more rumors that the couple was on the rocks .
After a sumptuous (and lucrative) wedding on August 20, it seems that, after less than three months of marriage the couple divorced.
TMZ.com reports that Kim is planning to file for divorce this morning and the story was just confirmed on-line via the Twitter account of Ryan Seacrest.
"Yes @ kimkardashian to divorce this morning. I touched base with her, obtain a statement in a matter of minutes, "he Tweets.
We're told Kim mentioned the "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the break and that it will file for divorce instead of a regular cancellation, which is generally the case for the short marriages.
The couple had a marriage contract in place, and despite a marriage that cost nearly 10 million he earned the couple through marriage special broadcast on the E! Kim network. Word is that they collected nearly $ 20 million for it.
Last week's issue of Us Weekly magazine reported that the couple was "do not get along at all" and that while Kim is at work Kris is still at the party since the NBA is currently locked out.
In his first official statement since Kim Kardashian legally asked the court to dissolve their marriage, due to "irreconcilable differences," the former New Jersey Nets forward doesn't sound willing to accept his relationship's fate.
"I'm committed to this marriage and everything this covenant represents," Humphries said in a statement. "I love my wife and am devastated to learn she filed for divorce... I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it work."
After a sumptuous (and lucrative) wedding on August 20, it seems that, after less than three months of marriage the couple divorced.
TMZ.com reports that Kim is planning to file for divorce this morning and the story was just confirmed on-line via the Twitter account of Ryan Seacrest.
"Yes @ kimkardashian to divorce this morning. I touched base with her, obtain a statement in a matter of minutes, "he Tweets.
We're told Kim mentioned the "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the break and that it will file for divorce instead of a regular cancellation, which is generally the case for the short marriages.
The couple had a marriage contract in place, and despite a marriage that cost nearly 10 million he earned the couple through marriage special broadcast on the E! Kim network. Word is that they collected nearly $ 20 million for it.
Last week's issue of Us Weekly magazine reported that the couple was "do not get along at all" and that while Kim is at work Kris is still at the party since the NBA is currently locked out.
In his first official statement since Kim Kardashian legally asked the court to dissolve their marriage, due to "irreconcilable differences," the former New Jersey Nets forward doesn't sound willing to accept his relationship's fate.
"I'm committed to this marriage and everything this covenant represents," Humphries said in a statement. "I love my wife and am devastated to learn she filed for divorce... I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it work."
Truth and Consequences on Bernie Madoff's book
Bernie Madoff's son, Andrew, and his wife, Ruth, tell their side of the story. Their book, "Truth and Consequences," hits store shelves today and whatever you think is the quick sale.
A rainy day can be the perfect time to dive into a book, but you may have trouble finding "Truth and Consequences," the new book by Laurie Sandell Madoff in Palm Beach. Classical library on South County Road Palm Beach has already sold.
"Well done," said Dan Foster, the purchaser Classic Books store. "It happened this week and we immediately sold."
The city of Madoff called home is eager to hear what the infamous family has to say about the Ponzi scheme that cost thousands of investors, including their own friends and neighbors, billions.
"It will make money because everyone is interested in this whole Madoff and how he got away for so long," said Philip Snow, of Boca Raton.
"I was in agony over the loss of all my friends," says Ruth Madoff Today Show Host Matt Lauer. "Everyone I know and love is a victim."
Ruth Madoff and his son, Andrew, told their stories on the NBC Today Show this morning. Ruth Madoff admitted that she and her husband tried to commit suicide. She and Andrew said they did not know any wrongdoing was going on.
"It never occurred to me that this was wrong," says Andrew Madoff Lauer.
It is not right with the people sitting in the Palm Beach County.
"They had to know what was going on," insisted the snow. "I have a family business and those involved in the company certainly know what's going on from a major to minor decision. Most family businesses are like that. "
Christine Lewis agrees to Palm Springs.
"I think it's very hard to live with someone and put your blinders on like this," she says, "and I think he probably said it more than she lets on it. "
As Library Classic awaits his next expedition of the book Madoff this week, residents of Palm Beach County have conflicting thoughts about his reading.
"I'll go buy it right after I finish this interview with you," said Snow.
Lewis said she does not want to spend the money.
A rainy day can be the perfect time to dive into a book, but you may have trouble finding "Truth and Consequences," the new book by Laurie Sandell Madoff in Palm Beach. Classical library on South County Road Palm Beach has already sold.
"Well done," said Dan Foster, the purchaser Classic Books store. "It happened this week and we immediately sold."
The city of Madoff called home is eager to hear what the infamous family has to say about the Ponzi scheme that cost thousands of investors, including their own friends and neighbors, billions.
"It will make money because everyone is interested in this whole Madoff and how he got away for so long," said Philip Snow, of Boca Raton.
"I was in agony over the loss of all my friends," says Ruth Madoff Today Show Host Matt Lauer. "Everyone I know and love is a victim."
Ruth Madoff and his son, Andrew, told their stories on the NBC Today Show this morning. Ruth Madoff admitted that she and her husband tried to commit suicide. She and Andrew said they did not know any wrongdoing was going on.
"It never occurred to me that this was wrong," says Andrew Madoff Lauer.
It is not right with the people sitting in the Palm Beach County.
"They had to know what was going on," insisted the snow. "I have a family business and those involved in the company certainly know what's going on from a major to minor decision. Most family businesses are like that. "
Christine Lewis agrees to Palm Springs.
"I think it's very hard to live with someone and put your blinders on like this," she says, "and I think he probably said it more than she lets on it. "
As Library Classic awaits his next expedition of the book Madoff this week, residents of Palm Beach County have conflicting thoughts about his reading.
"I'll go buy it right after I finish this interview with you," said Snow.
Lewis said she does not want to spend the money.
Kim Kardashian marriage end after 11 months
They were hanging just 72 days - and it has only been three weeks since their "Fairytale Wedding" special aired on E!.
Only just in August bash They have launched a £ 7 million, with three wedding dresses for Kim and a cake of 10 floors - one for each week of the wedding.
But 1,728 hours is a lifetime in the LA and the few officially split yesterday, citing "irreconcilable differences".
Kim said last night: "I hope everyone understands that this was not an easy decision. I had hoped that marriage was forever, but sometimes things do not work as expected. We are friends and want each other better. "
Kris, 26, is currently unemployed due to NBA lockout, which prevents them from playing basketball.
And a source revealed: "Their careers led to tensions. Kim was juggling TV series, perfumes and clothing lines, while Kris was sitting at home twiddling their thumbs.
"Kris and Kim thought he had hung Their can solve the problems but they just lost."
Sources said another factor was the desire for Kris to live in Minnesota, while Kim wants to stay in Los Angeles where the money is his family life.
A clip of her new TV series Kim sees her husband wonders how she can maintain her career in Minnesota.
He says, "When you have children and they are in school, probably will not care about you to anyone."
How did they stay together so long?
Display less-than-perfect timing, Kris said last night that he was willing to do something to make the marriage a success.
He added: "I am committed to this covenant of marriage and all it represents. I love my wife and I am devastated to learn that she has filed for divorce ...
"I'll do whatever it takes to make it work."
The couple has £ 11 million by marriage, and with a Pre-Nup, Kris (worth £ 5 million) will not get their hands on £ 22 million estimated by Kim.
Kris spokesman also confirmed yesterday that he was the victim of an alleged fraud, after investing thousands of dollars with one of his guests at a wedding who was arrested Friday.
Their wedding Kim said last week: "It's always difficult when you're out." Sounds like it was just as bad Pls They were the resource persons together.
Kim Kardashian notice of divorce: Kris Humphries marriage was a big fat waste of time and money.
Only just in August bash They have launched a £ 7 million, with three wedding dresses for Kim and a cake of 10 floors - one for each week of the wedding.
But 1,728 hours is a lifetime in the LA and the few officially split yesterday, citing "irreconcilable differences".
Kim said last night: "I hope everyone understands that this was not an easy decision. I had hoped that marriage was forever, but sometimes things do not work as expected. We are friends and want each other better. "
Kris, 26, is currently unemployed due to NBA lockout, which prevents them from playing basketball.
And a source revealed: "Their careers led to tensions. Kim was juggling TV series, perfumes and clothing lines, while Kris was sitting at home twiddling their thumbs.
"Kris and Kim thought he had hung Their can solve the problems but they just lost."
Sources said another factor was the desire for Kris to live in Minnesota, while Kim wants to stay in Los Angeles where the money is his family life.
A clip of her new TV series Kim sees her husband wonders how she can maintain her career in Minnesota.
He says, "When you have children and they are in school, probably will not care about you to anyone."
How did they stay together so long?
Display less-than-perfect timing, Kris said last night that he was willing to do something to make the marriage a success.
He added: "I am committed to this covenant of marriage and all it represents. I love my wife and I am devastated to learn that she has filed for divorce ...
"I'll do whatever it takes to make it work."
The couple has £ 11 million by marriage, and with a Pre-Nup, Kris (worth £ 5 million) will not get their hands on £ 22 million estimated by Kim.
Kris spokesman also confirmed yesterday that he was the victim of an alleged fraud, after investing thousands of dollars with one of his guests at a wedding who was arrested Friday.
Their wedding Kim said last week: "It's always difficult when you're out." Sounds like it was just as bad Pls They were the resource persons together.
Kim Kardashian notice of divorce: Kris Humphries marriage was a big fat waste of time and money.
Trick or Treat Times and Safety Tips to remember
some helpful Trick or Treat Times and Safety Tips to remember while venturing out tonight:
A parent, guardian or older brother or sister should accompany children and only go to houses of people they know. If someone older cannot go, trick or treat with a group of children.
Do not enter the house to obtain a treat.
Parents should choose the correct clothing or costume. Light colors are more easily seen at night. Make up or masks should provide good visibility for the trick or treater.
Use reflective tape on your costume and carry a flashlight so you can see and be seen easily.
Plan your trick or treat route ahead of time. Pick streets that are well lighted. Children should look carefully before crossing the street and cross only at corners. Never cross the street between parked cars or in the middle of the block.
Watch for traffic.
Only give and accept wrapped or packaged candy.
Parents should carefully inspect treats for signs of tampering or metal objects.
Suspicious persons should be reported to the Police Department.
Have a safe and happy Halloween!
Photos
Refrain from crossing the street in the middle of the block or between parked cars. Cross the street only in the crosswalk or at the corner, using caution.
Trick-or-treat while it’s light outside. If you must be out after dark, wear white or light-colored clothing, put reflective tape on your costume and treat bag, and carry a flashlight so you can be seen. Never carry a lit torch or candle.
Dress children in non-flammable costumes that fit properly – short enough to prevent tripping. Avoid wearing masks, which obstruct vision. Use face paint and makeup instead.
Trick-or-treat with friends and stay in a group; there is safety in numbers. Never trick-or-treat alone.
Make sure young children are accompanied by an adult or a responsible teen, such as an older brother or sister while trick-or-treating.
Advise children not to enter any residence or vehicle for the promise of anything. Children should wait outside the door for their treats.
Plan your trick-or-treat route ahead of time, staying in your immediate neighborhood along well-lit streets. Do not wander far from home.
Instruct children never to eat any treats until they return home and the treats have been examined under sufficient light by an adult. Check the wrappers of commercial candy for signs of tampering. Wash and cut fruit before eating. Throw away anything unwrapped. Notify the police if there are any suspicious treats.
Always walk on the sidewalk while trick-or-treating. If there’s no sidewalk on the street, keep to the left, next to the curb, and walk single file facing (against) traffic.
Children should be courteous and respectful of other people's property. Damaging or defacing property will not be tolerated.
Parents should know whom their children are with and which route they are taking through the area.
Homeowners should leave outside porch lights on.
A parent, guardian or older brother or sister should accompany children and only go to houses of people they know. If someone older cannot go, trick or treat with a group of children.
Do not enter the house to obtain a treat.
Parents should choose the correct clothing or costume. Light colors are more easily seen at night. Make up or masks should provide good visibility for the trick or treater.
Use reflective tape on your costume and carry a flashlight so you can see and be seen easily.
Plan your trick or treat route ahead of time. Pick streets that are well lighted. Children should look carefully before crossing the street and cross only at corners. Never cross the street between parked cars or in the middle of the block.
Watch for traffic.
Only give and accept wrapped or packaged candy.
Parents should carefully inspect treats for signs of tampering or metal objects.
Suspicious persons should be reported to the Police Department.
Have a safe and happy Halloween!
Photos
Refrain from crossing the street in the middle of the block or between parked cars. Cross the street only in the crosswalk or at the corner, using caution.
Trick-or-treat while it’s light outside. If you must be out after dark, wear white or light-colored clothing, put reflective tape on your costume and treat bag, and carry a flashlight so you can be seen. Never carry a lit torch or candle.
Dress children in non-flammable costumes that fit properly – short enough to prevent tripping. Avoid wearing masks, which obstruct vision. Use face paint and makeup instead.
Trick-or-treat with friends and stay in a group; there is safety in numbers. Never trick-or-treat alone.
Make sure young children are accompanied by an adult or a responsible teen, such as an older brother or sister while trick-or-treating.
Advise children not to enter any residence or vehicle for the promise of anything. Children should wait outside the door for their treats.
Plan your trick-or-treat route ahead of time, staying in your immediate neighborhood along well-lit streets. Do not wander far from home.
Instruct children never to eat any treats until they return home and the treats have been examined under sufficient light by an adult. Check the wrappers of commercial candy for signs of tampering. Wash and cut fruit before eating. Throw away anything unwrapped. Notify the police if there are any suspicious treats.
Always walk on the sidewalk while trick-or-treating. If there’s no sidewalk on the street, keep to the left, next to the curb, and walk single file facing (against) traffic.
Children should be courteous and respectful of other people's property. Damaging or defacing property will not be tolerated.
Parents should know whom their children are with and which route they are taking through the area.
Homeowners should leave outside porch lights on.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Terrell Owens comeback
NFL: Zero teams attend Terrell Owens' workoutSan Jose Mercury News AP The 37-year-old free-agent wide receiver participated in some drills and caught passes Tuesday in Calabasas in a showcase televised by ESPN and NFL Network. Owens said he wasn't deterred by the fact no scouts were in attendance and said his workout ... NFL teams yawn at Terrell Owens comebackFOXSports.com - Owens isn't ready to walk off into the sunset, but he may not have a choice. (Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE) Pat McManamon joined FOXSportsOhio.com in July, 2011. Previously, Pat wrote for AOL Fanhouse, where he wrote national columns and provided ... Get your popcorn ready, outspoken TO still won't mince wordsNFL News - By Steve Wyche NFL.com Free-agent wide receiver Terrell Owens talked about his comeback from knee surgery, Chad Ochocinco, Cam Newton and Tim Tebow, among other things, in a wide-ranging interview on NFL.com's Cover Two Podcast ... Terrell Owens Holds a Workout, but No NFL Teams Attend: A Fan's ReactionYahoo! Sports - The latest chapter of the Terrell Owens(notes) show took place in California today as the free-agent wide receiver held a public workout to showcase his physical condition and abilities. ... Eye on Football NFL experts chat: 1 pm WednesdayCBSSports.com (blog) - The midway point of the NFL is nearly upon us (or at least close) and it's time to start separating the contenders and the pretenders. Oh, and guessing who will sign Terrell Owens. Does your team qualify for any and/or all of those things? ... BlogsNo NFL teams show up for Terrell Owens workoutCBSSports.com (blog) - You might be shocked to hear this, but not a lot of NFL teams are interested in watching Terrell Owens run around a field shirtless. Or, alternately, they're not interested in signing him -- not a single team showed up to the workout Owens had in ... Don't expect to start Owens soonNFL News (blog) - Terrell Owens has completed his workouts, and judging by the lack of interest among NFL teams, don't expect to add him to your fantasy roster any time soon. Our Steve Wyche was at the workout and reported that no NFL team was in attendance and further, ... TO draws no NFL attendance in first public workout since knee surgeryYahoo! Sports (blog) When Terrell Owens(notes) showed up at Calabasas High School outside of Los Angeles on Tuesday morning for a workout that would ostensibly show the NFL what the 37-year old receiver had left just six months after ACL surgery, ... | RelatedTerrell Owens, Drew Rosenhaus, Wide receiver, Physical exercise, National Football League, NFL, Images Bleacher Report  Yahoo! Sports (...  Los Angeles Tim...  Bleacher Report  Bleacher Report  Bleacher Report  Bleacher Report  Comcast SportsN...  Yahoo! Sports |
How Low Can Netflix Shares G
Netflix stock plunges on brutal 3Q, somber outlookeTaiwan News - AP Netflix jolted its shareholders again with a third-quarter financial report that portrayed a company in crisis. The video subscription service's latest blooper reel, released Monday, included an even larger customer exodus than the company had ... How Low Can Netflix Shares Go?Wall Street Journal (blog) - Three months ago, the question for Netflix was how big it might one day become. Now investors wonder whether it can pay the bills to get there. In the latest leg of their spectacular decline, shares in the DVD and video-streaming service fell ... Netflix Stock Plunge: Will Reed Hastings' Hubris Bring Down an Internet Meteor?Reuters - By Brent Lang & Sharon Waxman at TheWrap With its stock in freefall and its reputation in tatters, Netflix is at risk of becoming another Internet era Icarus. Tuesday brought even more bad news to the video rental giant than Monday. ... Overheard: Long Lost Netflix ShortWall Street Journal - When it came to Netflix, hedge-fund manager Whitney Tilson's short position was prescient. Sadly, he was also short on stamina. After taking a beating as the stock surged, he closed his position in February, when the stock was trading well above $200. ... Why Wall Street is (still) wrong about NetflixCNET (blog) - The trouble with trying to adapt a big and growing business to disruptive technologies is that the process is... well, disruptive, as Netflix has demonstrated beyond the shadow of a ... BlogsDealpolitik: Time for Netflix to Stream Some Grown-Up Corporate Governance?Wall Street Journal (blog) - Good corporate governance does not guarantee good decision-making. But bad decisions frequently go hand in hand with bad governance. Look at how J. Crew handled its buyout or how Berkshire Hathaway reacted to certain trading by a top executive. ... Netflix Market Value ShrivelsNew York Times (blog) - Netflix has seen its market value drop drastically due to a series of recent missteps. In July, Netflix's market value was over $16 billion. On Tuesday, after a bruising response to the financial results the company released late ... Netflix's melting core spells value disasterReuters Blogs (blog) - The Netflix story of triumph has turned quickly into something more like “The China Syndrome.” Like the nuclear disaster depicted in the 1979 film, the company's core, where profit is concerned, is melting down. ... | RelatedNetflix Subscription business model Reed Hastings Telecom and Media Images The Atlantic  BetaNews  Los Angeles Tim...  The Flickcast  Bloomberg  New York Daily ...  SlashGear  SYS-CON Media (...  ThyBlackMan |
Julianne Hough Debuts New Haircut
Julianne Hough Chops Off Her Hair!Us Magazine - The Footloose actress debuted a dramatically shorter new haircut at the 2011 Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills on Monday, where she sizzled on the red carpet in a plunging gold beaded cocktail dress by Naeem Khan. A witness tells Us Weekly that ... Julianne Hough Debuts New HaircutPeople Magazine - New week, new look! Fresh off her Footloose press tour, Julianne Hough debuted a cute new cut on Monday at the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala in LA On Thursday, Hough stopped by Nine Zero One Salon in West Hollywood, where an onlooker tells ... Julianne Hough: Footloose actress continues trend for EXTREME cleavage!Daily Mail - So Julianne Hough could be forgiven for choosing outfits which show off her toned physique at every opportunity. Last night, the Footloose actress became the latest celebrity to explore the 'extreme cleavage' trend in a daring, ... Julianne Hough chops her long locks offMonsters and Critics.com - Celebrities attend the 'Independent Spirit Awards' in Santa Monica, Ca. The windy conditions got the better of some of the women's hair styles. - Splash News The Footloose actress – who has lost her long blonde ... Julianne Hough Sexy Low-Cut Dress Sizzles on Red Carpet for 'Footloose' (Photo)Gather Celebs News Channel - Ryan Seacrest's girlfriend Julianne Hough showed off her stunning body in a sexy low-cut dress on the red carpet at Yahoo! Hollywood Movie Awards on Monday night. The beaded gold cocktail dress was not even the main attraction of the outfit. ... BlogsJulianne Hough Mimics Jennifer Aniston With Plunging Neckline DressStarpulse.com (blog) - Julianne Hough attended the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel yesterday, and she showed off her fabulous dancer's figure in a gold dress with a plunging neckline. Her dress reminded us of the one Jennifer Aniston wore ... | RelatedJulianne Hough, Footloose, List of film awards, Naeem Khan, Beverly Hills, California, Beverly Hilton, Images Daily Mail  Us Magazine  Monsters and Cr... |
TV newsman Andy Rooney hospitalised
Andy Rooney Stable After Surgery ComplicationsReuters - Beloved television curmudgeon Andy Rooney is in stable condition after developing serious complications from minor surgery, CBS News reported Tuesday. Rooney had gone in for the surgery last week and, despite being in stable ... TV newsman Andy Rooney hospitalised... three weeks after stepping down from 60 ...Daily Mail - By Daily Mail Reporter Veteran news commentator Andy Rooney, who earlier this month delivered his last essay on 60 Minutes, was in hospital on Tuesday after developing serious complications following surgery. CBS said the 92-year-old writer's condition ... CBS: Andy Rooney hospitalized in serious conditionNewsday (subscription) - Region/State Newsday > News > Region/State Content Preview Newsday/Optimum Online ® subscribers click here for full access Not a Newsday or Optimum Online ® subscriber? Click here CBS: Andy Rooney hospitalized in serious condition Originally published: ... Longtime '60 Minutes' commentator Andy Rooney hospitalizedWashington Post (blog) - Andy Rooney (AP - AP) CBS News reported late Tuesday its longtime “60 Minutes” commentator Andy Rooney had been admitted to a hospital after developing “serious complications” following minor surgery last week. ... CBS: Andy Rooney hospitalized after developing complications from minor surgeryWashington Post - NEW YORK — Andy Rooney, who delivered his last essay on “60 Minutes” three weeks ago, was in the hospital Tuesday after developing serious complications following surgery. CBS said the 92-year-old writer's condition was stable and, at the request of ... BlogsAndy Rooney hospitalized with 'complications' following surgeryUSA Today (blog) - Freshly retired Andy Rooney is in the hospital after developing serious complications following minor surgery last week. CBS tells AP that his condition is stable, and at the family's request, no other details are being ... TV newsman Andy Rooney hospitalizedRedEye Chicago (blog) - ago (Reuters) - Veteran television commentator Andy Rooney, who earlier this month at age 92 took his final bow on the CBS newsmagazine "60 Minutes," has been hospitalized due to complications from surgery, the network said on Tuesday. ... 92-Year-Old Andy Rooney Hospitalized With Serious ComplicationsRumorFix (blog) - 60 Minutes veteran Andy Rooney is in the hospital with stable condition after a surgery last week, RumorFix has confirmed. “Andy Rooney underwent minor surgery last week and suffered serious complications. For that reason, he remains in the hospital, ... | Related |
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