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Source: Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Mass.self storageSept. 04--DENNIS -- Standing at Los Angeles International Airport ready to fly home to Romania in 2011, Oana Andris thought she might never see America again.As her third summer in the country was ending, she thought, "I'll do anything to come back."After shuffling some paperwork around, she was able to secure plans to come to Massachusetts this summer.Andris, 25, along with dozens of other young J-1 workers, said goodbye Tuesday night at the Borsari Gallery with a farewell dinner hosted by J-1 Outreach, a program that assists foreign workers on Cape Cod.The group is led by Inna Taylor, 27, originally from Ukraine. After coming to America on a J-1 visa herself three years ago, she met her husband online and now lives in Dennis. That first summer, Taylor saw a "deep need" for assistance to the hundreds of international workers with J-1 visas who come to the Cape in the summer, she said."The world is coming to us," she said of the more than 1,000 students from more than 30 countries who come to Cape Cod each summer.Taylor met a Russian man who had lost his job because he couldn't speak English and realized there was a need to educate international visitors, especially young people, she said.So with the help of four churches across the Cape, Taylor got the program rolling, she said.On June 5 of this year the group hosted "Hello Summer," which brought students on J-1 visas and experts in a number of fields together with the goal of teaching young people valuable skills, Taylor said.Local representatives from police departments, banks, health care facilities and public transportation groups offered information to the foreign workers, such as bicycle safety and where to seek medical attention, Taylor said. "The purpose is to equip them for a successful summer," she said.Coming to Cape Cod from a city with a population of 20 million was quite an adjustment for Yehya Mamdouh, 23, of迷你倉Cairo, Egypt.In his mind, the Cape was going to be "like Miami Beach," he said. The reality was far different, he said.The heavy retiree population surprised Mamdouh, as did how geographically large and spread out the Cape is. "Getting around was tough. Transportation was not available," he said. His primary transportation was his bicycle.Living in East Harwich and working at Ocean Edge, then Chatham Bars Inn, then Eastward Ho!, Mamdouh said meeting people from all over the world was one of the best parts of his summer.But he also ran into some level of ignorance about what life is like in Egypt, he said. "They asked me, 'Do you have cars in Egypt?'" he said. "No, I get to work by donkey," he said, sarcastically. "Some people think we're Bedouins living in tents."But Mamdouh was also able to educate others about his home country, he said. His news-addicted boss was following the recent political upheaval in Egypt and asked Mamdouh to inform him about it, he said. "He told me to take a day off and I just came into his office and explained everything," he said.A Cape Cod summer wouldn't be complete without seafood and the beach, which Andris called two of her favorite things about her visit."Here, everything is based on seafood," she said. She kept seeing chowder offered at nearly every restaurant and decided to try it, she said. "Oh my God, I love this!" Andris said after her first taste.During her time here, Andris got to know the fickle weather, she said. "It's sunny then stormy, stormy then sunny." She relayed a saying from her boss about Cape Cod weather that made her sound like a local. "If you don't like it, wait five minutes."Andris hopes to visit Provincetown before heading back home in about a week. "I really want to see it," she said.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, Mass.) Visit the Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, Mass.) at .capecodonline.com Distributed by MCT Information Services文件倉

STAMFORD, Conn.儲存倉, Sept. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, announces two new soundbar systems that feature advanced Harman Kardon engineering. The Harman Kardon Sabre SB 35 soundbar and the Harman Kardon SB 26 soundbar exceed and redefine all compact sound system expectations; boosting the audio performance of any flat TV they are connected to.(Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130905/CL74346)(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130418/CL95752LOGO-b)"When developing the Harman Kardon Sabre SB 35 we wanted to make the least intrusive possible soundbar without compromising the sound performance, design and finish that Harman Kardon consumers are expecting. The soundbar shape and format is so useful. It blends right in with flat screen TVs and entertainment systems," said Michael Mauser, President of HARMAN Lifestyle. 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With it, you can stream your music collection from anywhere on your network or portable device directly to the new Harman Kardon soundbars.Harman Kardon Sabre SoundbarThe Harman Kardon Sabre SB 35 soundbar redefines what a home entertainment system should be in a modern form, function and design. With an ultra-thin, 1.25", aluminum-finished soundbar and its ultra compact companion - a wireless, powered subwoofer - the Sabre makes bulky audio equipment look and sound passe. 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For installations in which the soundbar is blocking your television's IR receiver, insert the IR repeater into the back of your soundbar and place it in front of the IR receiver -- Subwoofer level control directly from the remote control to let you achieve the best balance between the subwoofer and soundbar for a variety of different rooms -- Programmable soundbar that can obey your TV remote's volume, power and source commands enabling a single remote to control your whole home theater systemPricing and availabilityFor additional information on the Harman Kardon Sabre SB 35 Soundbar (MSRP $999), and Harman Kardon SB26 Soundbar (MSRP $599), or to purchase, visit .harmankardon.comAbout HARMANHARMAN designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of infotainment and audio solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. 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Source: The Charleston Gazette, W.self storageVa.Sept. 04--DUPONT CITY, W.Va. -- A Kanawha County man is in the hospital after being hit by a tractor-trailer early this morning in Dupont City.Cpl. Brian Humphreys of the Kanawha County Sheriff's Department said a Con-Way Freight tractor-trailer was heading east along the 3100 block of Dupont Avenue in Dupont City, near Belle, just before 3 a.m. when the driver hit a pedestrian.The driver told authorities he saw a man walking east in the westbound lane just before the accident. He said something darted in front of the truck as he was passing the man.Humphreys said the driver stopped and began searching with his flashli迷你倉ht, and found the man in a ditch. He said the victim was taken to CAMC General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and was conscious and talking.Humphreys said the truck driver showed no signs of drug or alcohol use. A precautionary blood test showed he had absolutely no alcohol in his system, Humphreys said.Names of the driver and victim have not yet been released. Authorities are unsure whether the victim of the accident was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 The Charleston Gazette (Charleston, W.Va.) Visit The Charleston Gazette (Charleston, W.Va.) at .wvgazette.com Distributed by MCT Information Services文件倉

Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of Xi Jinping’s interview with media outlets from Turkmenistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.存倉President Xi Jinping (left) and his Turkmen counterpart Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov attend a welcome ceremony before their talk on Tuesday in Ashkhabad, capital of Turkmenistan. Xi started his Central Asia tour on Tuesday. He will also pay state visits to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, and then attend the Leaders’ Summit of G20 in St. Petersburg and the Meeting of the Council of Heads of Member States of SCO in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.How would you evaluate Turkmeni- stan’s relationship with China, par- ticularly on energy cooperation between the two countries? What outcomes do you expect to achieve from this visit?The friendly relationship between China and Turk- menistan dates back a long time. h e commercial and T cultural exchanges along the ancient Silk Road have laid a solid founda- tion for the traditional friendship between the two countries. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992, bilateral relations have come a long way. Last year, two-way trade reached a record $10.3 billion and growth rose more than 100-fold in seven years. h e two sides both have communicated and coordinated ef ectively with the United Nations and with regards to Central Asian af airs. Both have i rmly upheld their common strategic interests. China is satisi ed with the achievements in its relations with Turkmenistan.Energy cooperation is the hall- mark of China-Turkmenistan rela- tions and speaks to the high level of political mutual trust between the two sides. h e two countries success- fully carried out major joint projects, such as in trade of natural gas as well as the construction of the China- Central Asia gas pipeline. h e China- Central Asia gas pipeline is currently linked up with the second line of China’s west-to-east gas transmission project. Together, they form the lon- gest natural gas pipeline in the world.h e natural gas from Turkmenistan at the heart of Central Asia will now be transported across a distance of more than 8,000 kilometers, crossing mountains and rivers, to reach the Pacii c coastline. It is a i ne example of international energy cooperation and the epitome of the friendship between the Chinese and Turkmen people.China, a major energy consumer, and Turkmenistan, a major energy producer, have a natural advantage in energy resources. h ere is also great potential for cooperation on energy projects between both sides. China is aiming to expand construction on the current pipeline and increase trade in natural gas with Turkmeni- stan in line with the principles of equality, mutual benei t and win-win cooperation. h e two sides are look- ing to expand bilateral cooperation in energy exploration and develop- ment as well as in the oil and gas chemical industry. Both nations are looking for a long-term, stable and reliable strategic partnership in the energy i eld.Today, Chinese people are working hard to realize the “Chinese dream”,and the Turkmen people are striving to bring about an era of power and happiness. h ese two development strategies are compatible.I am looking forward to my visit with Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov to have an in- depth exchange of views and to jointly agree on important decisions on how to plan for a third decade of bilateral relations. We will also be i guring out how to coordinate development strat- egies between both sides to realize common prosperity. I am coni dent this visit will achieve the goal of lit ing bilateral relations, facilitating large- scale projects, achieving cooperation in key areas and promoting a lasting friendship for generations to come as each nation earnestly looks to drive relations forward.How does China view its current economic slowdown? What are the future prospects for China’s econ- omy? Will China adopt any new measures to stabilize economic growth?The fundamentals of Chi- na’s economy are sound.In the i rst half of this year, China’s GDP grew by 7.6 percent, which was relatively high compared with other countries. In fact, the growth rate could have been higher had we continued with the previous development model. But we chose to implement a macro-eco- nomic policy under which we will continue to press ahead with adjust- ments to the economic structure in order to transform and upgrade the economy. We would rather bring the growth rate down in order to solve fundamental problems hindering our economic development over the long term. With this new path, the current rate of growth resulted from sound adjustments.Domestic demand accounted for 7.5 percentage points in the 7.6-per- cent growth rate, and our current account surplus is now within an internationally recognized range.We have focused on improving our social security policy. We have also stabilized and expanded employment, providing 7.25 million new jobs in the i rst half of this year. We are indeed confronted with dii culties, such as debt in local governments and overca- pacity in several industries, but these problems are well within our control and can be handled properly.China’s economy, the second-larg- est in the world, is highly integrated with the global economy. China’s eco- nomic development has contributed signii cantly to the global economic recovery. A China that has a stable economic performance, higher qual- ity of growth and better prospects for sustainable growth undoubtedly bodes well for the world economy.Economic conditions in China will allow the nation to realize an eco- nomic development that is sustain- able and sound. This, in turn, will expand the market for other coun- tries and generate a positive spillover ef ect for the global economy.You will have a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the G20 St. Peters- burg Summit. What expectations do you have for this summit? How do you see the work Russia has done in hosting the summit?Iam very much looking forward to meeting my old friend Presi- dent Putin in St. Petersburg. As I said during my visit to Rus- sia last March, I hope we will seize the opportunity of an early spring to plough and reap a bumper harvest not only for bilateral relations but also for peace and development in the world.It is heartening to note that both sides are working hard to implement the agreements President Putin and I reached in Moscow. Bilateral cooper- ation across a wide range of areas —economy, trade, investments, energy and law enforcement, strategic and security matters, military-to-military relations, defense technology, local exchanges, culture and international af airs — has either yielded impor- tant results or created progress.h is time, my meeting with Presi- dent Putin will take place in the fall, the golden season of harvest.What has been sowed in spring will be turned into rich fruits this fall.Together, we will review progress in bilateral ties since our March meet- ing, set a direction and targets for cooperation in the future, and wit- ness the signing of a number of new cooperation deals.I am sure that both sides will use the upcoming summit as an opportunity to further capitalize on the high-level political relationship between our two countries, deepen cooperation and intensify coordination as well as coop- eration in international af airs. We will also take China-Russia relations to the next level to facilitate development in each country.As the holder of this year’s G20 presidency, Russia has made robust efforts to facilitate coordination among member states, strengthen the role of the G20 and promote world economic recovery. It has done a great deal of ef ective work in preparing for the G20 summit, fully demonstrating the role and impact of a major global player. China highly commends Russia’s ef orts.China pledges its full support for Russia’s ef orts to host a successful summit. We believe that under Rus- sia’s stewardship and with the ef orts of all parties, the forthcoming St.Petersburg summit will deliver posi- tive results. By building consensus for G20 cooperation, putting for- ward ideas for global economic gov- ernance and stimulating growth in the world economy, the summit will serve as an important chapter in the development of the G20.The 8th G20 Leaders’ Summit will soon be held in St. Petersburg, Rus- sia. What does China expect from the summit?The G20 Leaders’ Summit will soon take place in St.Petersburg. At a time when global economic growth lacks momentum and the deep- seated impact of the global i nancial crisis goes on unabated, it will be an important meeting among leaders of the world’s major economies. China hopes the St. Pete迷你倉sburg summit will focus on growth and employment to promote closer partnerships among G20 members, strengthen coordina- tion among macro-economic poli- cies and usher in a brighter future for the global economy.First, G20 members should adopt responsible macro-economic poli- cies. It is important that each country should, i rst and foremost, manage its own af airs well, keep its own eco- nomic house in order, and enhance economic competitiveness through vigorous structural reforms. With this in mind, parties should further coordination between various poli- cies, make sure that the spillover effect of their policies are positive and work together to meet the major risks and challenges in international economic and i nancial i elds.Second, the G20 should uphold and promote greater openness in the global economy. Countries should categorically oppose protection- ism in all forms, advocate an early resolution to the Doha Round of negotiations and safeguard a free, and open a non-discriminatory multilateral trading system. Ef orts should be made to deepen economic integration between countries, build a global value chain and avoid any fragmentation of markets and trad- ing systems. h is will help all coun- tries to develop.Third, the G20 should work to improve global economic gover- nance. It should continue to amplify the voices and strengthen the repre- sentation of emerging markets and developing countries. In particu- lar, it should ei ciently implement reform plans for the IMF’s voting and governance systems and expedite the IMF’s adjustments to not only how voting power is distributed but also for the next round of its general review of quotas by January. It should also review the basket of currencies for special drawing rights as sched- uled for 2015.Fourth, the G20 should strive to be a development partner for develop- ing countries. It should fully harness its own advantages and demonstrate greater political commitment in the search for solutions to global devel- opment issues. It should forge more effective global partnerships and mobilize more economic resources to tackle a greater number of devel- opment challenges.What has made it possible for the G20 Leaders’ Summit to play an important role in tackling the inter- national ? nancial crisis? How is the G20 dif erent from other mecha- nisms for international economic cooperation? What is China’s view on the G20’s role in the present- day world?The G20 consists of both developed countries and emerging economies. It operates on consensus and rel ects the changing economic land- scape across the world as well as shit s in international economic relations.At er the outbreak of the interna- tional i nancial crisis in 2008, the G20 was dei ned as the premier forum for international economic cooperation.As such, it has encouraged greater international coordination on mac- ro-economic policies. It has taken a number of major steps and gradually lit ed the global economy out of the shadows of the financial crisis. In addition, it has advocated a reform of the quota system in the IMF and the voting rights system in the World Bank, established a more representa- tive Financial Stability Board and supported the World Trade Organi- zation in playing a central role in the multilateral trading system. By doing so, it has made important contribu- tions to the improvement of global economic governance.Right now, the G20 is in transition from being in a crisis management position to one that is dedicated to long-term economic governance. If its members continue to follow the spirit of solidarity and take i rm steps to strengthen coordination among macro-economic policies, improve global economic governance, reform the international financial system, and promote the liberalization of global trade, the G20 will embrace a bright future.How do you evaluate the current relationship between China and Kazakhstan and what are your expectations for its future? What can the two countries do to meet the bilateral trade target of $40 billion by 2015 and how will they cooperate in sectors that are not related to resources? China and Kazakhstan are comprehensive strategic partners. What are your views and suggestions for bilateral cooperation on international and regional issues?China and Kazakhstan are friendly neighbors and comprehensive strategic partners. Since the estab- lishment of diplomatic ties 21 years ago, bilateral relations have main- tained sound, rapid and steady devel- opment. Both rank the relationship high on their foreign policy prior- ity lists. It is fair to say that the rela- tionship is now at its peak and the strategic partnership between the two countries faces unprecedented opportunities for growth.The continued expansion of China-Kazakhstan cooperation is essential to the foundation of the partnership. Recent years have seen robust growth in bilateral economic cooperation and trade. China is now Kazakhstan’s largest trading partner, and Kazakhstan is China’s second- largest trading partner in the CIS region. To further elevate bilateral cooperation, the two countries aim to raise bilateral trade to $40 billion by 2015.Admittedly, to achieve these goals requires ef orts from both sides. h e two countries need to continue to act according to the principle of mutual benei t and make progress in various sectors, such as agriculture, trans- portation, technology, telecommu- nications, chemical engineering and other areas that do not involve natu- ral resources while also maintaining cooperation in oil and gas.Both sides must also look to pro- mote exchanges and cooperation between the citizens of each nation and put in place a cooperation struc- ture with clear priorities that aim for growth. I am coni dent that with our concerted efforts, a wide-ranging and results-oriented cooperation between China and Kazakhstan will be elevated to new heights, bring- ing more tangible benefits to each nation.Both being developing countries and countries of influence in the world, China and Kazakhstan hold common or similar positions on international and regional affairs, and both shoulder the important mission of safeguarding peace, devel- opment and stability in the region and beyond. As members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organiza- tion, China and Kazakhstan have worked actively together within the SCO framework to take on security threats, including terrorism, sepa- ratism and extremism. Both have also advanced cooperation in agri- culture and i nance, among others.China will continue to work with Kazakhstan to make new and bigger contributions toward peace, stability and development in the region and across the globe.How do you assess Uzbekistan’srelations with China? In what areas could the two countries work together to revive the Silk Road?Uzbekistan is a close and friendly neighbor as well as a strategic partner.Over the past 21 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Uzbekistan rela- tions have steadily grown. h ere has been a great deal of cooperation, and a large number of major joint proj- ects have been successfully imple- mented. In 2012, two-way trade reached $2.875 billion, more than 50 times the amount of trade com- pleted in the early days of diplomatic relations. China is now Uzbekistan’ssecond-largest trading partner and its biggest source of foreign invest- ment. h e China-Uzbekistan stra- tegic partnership is brimming with vigor and vitality. China will, with long-term interests and the need for growth in bilateral relations in mind, work with Uzbekistan to take bilat- eral ties to new heights.Both China and Uzbekistan boast rich histories and splendid cultures.More than 2,000 years ago, the Chi- nese and Uzbek peoples opened the Silk Road together. Today, both countries are striving to jointly revive the Silk Road. By using their geo- graphic advantages, economic simi- larities and close historical ties, the two countries will be able to work actively together in many areas.First, in terms of infrastructure, China is ready to cooperate with Uzbekistan in rail, road and air trans- portation. Second, China aims to expand trade and investment and raise the quality of business coop- eration. The Chinese government will encourage more Chinese com- panies with a competitive edge to invest in Uzbekistan and welcome Uzbek companies to conduct busi- ness in China. Third, it wants to boost people-to-people exchanges.We will carry out cooperation in tourism, actively conduct exchanges between academic spheres and other delegations as well as stage cultural performances.I am coni dent that with the joint ef orts of both sides, the modern Silk Road will dei nitely bring more ben- ei ts to both nations.自存倉

A two-year-old girl was made ill by a transfusion of contaminated blood at the Prince of Wales Hospital.儲存The case echoes an earlier case of contaminated blood in a transfusion at Tuen Mun Hospital after which a man aged 52 died.The girl’s reaction to the transfusion manifested in symptoms including fever, low blood pressure, an elevated heartbeat and skin rashes on August 15 when she received a resection procedure for a pancreatic tumour at the hospital, a spokesman for the Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service said.The girl was treated with a steroid, antibiotics and drugs to raise her blood pressure and her symptoms gradually subsided.She was asymptomatic last night and in stable condition.A lab test isolated the common bacteria Pseudomonas fluorescens in her blood and in the bag of blood used for the transfusion.It was found that the blood had been stored at the hospital blood bank since July 26 before being transported to the operating theatre on the day of the transfusion.Traces of the bacteria were also found on the surface of an expired blood bag at the blood bank.The Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service has reviewed all blood disinfection procedures and blood products without finding any abnormality, but two samples taken from workstations also tested posi新蒲崗迷你倉ive for the bacteria.The Hospital Authority said microbiologist Professor Yuen Kwok-yung from the University of Hong Kong, asked to probe the case, found no conclusive evidence of how the bacteria entered the blood bag, but he said the bacteria might have entered through invisible micro-cracks in the tubing attached to the bag.Yuen also pointed out that water condensate could form on the surface of a blood bag after it was taken out of a refrigerator. He urged hospital blood banks to avoid unnecessary exposure of blood bags to room-temperature environments.In an earlier case of a blood transfusion being contaminated by the same bacteria at Tuen Mun Hospital in 2008, a report by an investigation panel concluded that the bacteria could have seeped into the bag from condensation on a container in transit to the hospital.Various measures were introduced after the case, but medical lawmaker Dr Kwok Ka-ki said the latest case proved that they might be not be effective.Kwok also said he was let down by the Hospital Authority, which appeared to be playing down the gravity of the case, as no investigation panel had been set up to look into the matter.He said he would pursue the authority for a fuller explanation of the case if its initial response proved unsatisfactory.mini storage

Source: Albuquerque Journal, N.存倉M.Sept. 04--Looking for the name and address of a New Mexico medical marijuana dispensary? Do a Google search for "New Mexico medical marijuana dispensary."Looking for a doctor who specializes in certifying patients for medical marijuana use?Do a Google search for "New Mexico medical marijuana doctor."Six years after implementation of the state's medical marijuana program, most, if not all, of the licensed 23 pot dispensaries and many of the doctors are out of the closet. Yet the New Mexico Health Department continues to shroud the program in secrecy. Under its rules for the program, the department not only refuses to release the names of the licensed nonprofit dispensaries, but the names of the people associated with the dispensaries, which produce and sell medical marijuana.Several years ago, the Health Department did provide arrest records for people associated with organizations seeking dispensary licenses but blacked out the names. The records showed arrests and/or convictions for prostitution, drug dealing and other crimes. We don't know whether any of those with criminal records ended up working in licensed dispensaries.Department spokesman Kenny Vigil says that despite the names and addresses of dispensaries being available on the Internet and elsewhere, the agency has no plans to revoke the confidentiality rule."The product is for patients and there is no reason for the general public to know about these locations," Vigil said in an email. "One reason for the confidentiality provision is security of producers and patients."Some producers have made their contact information public; but even in those cases, they don't typically make their production locations public. Producer information can also lead to the discovery of patient information."The Health Department does provide a list of licensed dispensaries to patients whose doctor certifications for use of medical marijuana are approved by the department.Rules for the medical marijuana program require the department to maintain a confidential file that includes the names of doctors who certify patients, but the department says it doesn't currently compile reports on the number of patients certified by each doctor.My Journal colleague Colleen Heild reported last month on testimony before the state Medical Board that doctors have certified patients over the phone or via Skype.A total of 965 medical providers have cer迷你倉ified patients for medical marijuana use since the program began, according to the Health Department, but some doctors are certifying a disproportionate share. A doctor recently disciplined by the Medical Board said he certified more than 1,000 people.Knowing which doctors are certifying large numbers of patients could help explain why some counties have high rates of enrollment in the medical marijuana program.For example, Sierra and Mora counties each have about 13 patients in the program per 1,000 residents, according to my analysis of Health Department data. The statewide rate is fewer than 5 patients per 1,000 people. Some counties have rates as low as 1 per 1,000.Vigil said any attempt by the department to explain why enrollment rates vary widely among counties would be speculation.Supporters of the medical marijuana program have said that disclosing names of certifying doctors could have a chilling effect on those doctors because pot production, sales and possession remain illegal under federal law.But the U.S. Department of Justice made it clear just last week that it isn't interested in challenging state laws that allow for medical and recreational use of marijuana as long as use is strictly regulated to avoid sales to minors, drug trafficking and other major problems.As of July 31, there were 9,607 patients in the New Mexico medical marijuana program. Post-traumatic stress disorder is the top qualifying condition for the program, with 4,068, or more than 40 percent, of the patients. Chronic pain is the No. 2 qualifying condition, with 2,773 patients.When the program was being debated in the Legislature, supporters said medical marijuana would ease pain, nausea and other symptoms caused by illnesses like cancer and their treatment.Health Department rules require the agency to keep a file on patients, but the agency doesn't currently track demographic information for the patients other than qualifying condition, county of residence and date of birth.The average age of patients in the program is 49, Vigil said.UpFront is a daily front-page news and opinion column. Comment directly to Thom Cole at tcole@ abqjournal.com or 505-992-6280 in Santa Fe. Go to .abqjournal. com/letters/new to submit a letter to the editor.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, N.M.) Visit the Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, N.M.) at .abqjournal.com Distributed by MCT Information Services自存倉

Source: The Eagle, Bryan, TexasSept.儲存倉 04--If Johnny Manziel wins a second Heisman Trophy, he might let Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin write his acceptance speak.Over the last few days, Manziel has been vilified after showboating, arguing with Rice players and finally getting an unsportsmanlike conduct in Saturday's 52-31 victory over the Owls. The penalty led to Sumlin benching his quarterback. Manziel also has been accused of disrespecting his coach and many now believe Sumlin's program lacks discipline because of numerous suspensions.Think again.Sumlin had a hand in deciding Manziel wouldn't talk at Tuesday's weekly press conference, but the second-year head coach had no problem setting the record straight on his own.According to Sumlin, Manziel didn't disrespect him when he bumped into his coach and kept walking by after drawing the unsportsmanlike penalty. Actually far from it."When he came off the field, I made two statements to him, neither one of which he should have responded to," said a smiling Sumlin. "They weren't questions. They were direct statements that I can't repeat right now."As mad as Sumlin was after Saturday's game, you can bet he told Manziel to go sit his butt down and not in a pleasant way."What's amazing to me is the perception is that he ignored me," Sumlin said. "The worst thing that could have happened was for him to reply."Manziel indeed did look hacked off because he knew he'd hacked off the man and would pay for it."For people to say, 'Hey, you know what? He's not listening to his coach and there's no discipline in this program,' they're not around this football team," Sumlin said. "They're not around this program."Three things Sumlin stresses to this team is playing hard, playing smart and being physical.After Saturday's game, he spent a little more time on the playing smart part. The Manziel incident along with junior cornerback Deshazor Everett and freshman defensive end Daeshon Hall getting thrown out in the second half surely gave him cause to teach. Everett drew a targeting tackle penalty, and officials threw Hall out for fighting -- both will miss the first half of Saturday's game a迷你倉價錢ainst Sam Houston State.Manziel flapping his jaw wasn't worthy of a suspension, but it got the headlines."Has he painted himself into a box with some other issues?" Sumlin said. "Probably. At some point, his actions on the field are going to have to show where he is."Saturday, he showed some immaturity but so did many in how they judged him. Manziel celebrating a good play by hand gesturing "show me the money" is done by several players and OK with Sumlin. No one said Manziel is a choir boy."Anybody who watches Johnny knows he plays with a lot of passion and emotion," Sumlin said. "Because of that, he gets into a grey area. As coaches, it's our job to keep that energy going but keep it positive. What you don't want to do is kill that passion, because it separates Johnny from a lot of players."As for not allowing Manziel to talk to the media since the SEC media days, Sumlin said the sophomore needs to focus on being the team's quarterback and being a student-athlete."This is college football, not pro football," Sumlin said.Athletic director Eric Hyman and associate AD Jason Cook also weighed in on the decision along with others. Cook said they want football to be the focus when Manziel does talk to the media, and they certainly didn't think Tuesday would be that time."Why isn't he out here talking?" Sumlin said. "I don't think right now him coming here and saying words is going to change some people's opinions about who he is. That's my job as a coach, to prepare him and to keep his energy positive and try to channel that energy and that emotion and make it positive."--No appeal for Everett: Sumlin asked Steve Shaw, the Southeastern Conference's coordinator of football officials, about a possible appeal of Everett's half-game suspension. Shaw said once a player has been ejected following a booth review of the penalty for targeting, the infraction stands and the suspension is not reviewable.Everett was one of six players in the country thrown out for targeting over opening weekend.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 The Eagle (Bryan, Texas) Visit The Eagle (Bryan, Texas) at .theeagle.com Distributed by MCT Information Services迷你倉

Source: The Monitor, McAllen, TexasSept.儲存 05--MCALLEN -- A federal judge Wednesday sentenced a man who served half of a 40-year prison sentence for shooting a Starr County sheriff's deputy to a 6 1/2 year federal prison term with no chance of early release.U.S. District Judge Randy Crane "upwardly departed from" sentencing guidelines in handing Eduardo Castellano-Espinoza, of Miguel Aleman, Tamps. a 78-month sentence for re-entering the country after being deported, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson.The sentence's severity is based on a lurid incident from Castellano-Espinoza's past, Magidson said.He pleaded guilty to attempted capital murder in a state district court in July 1990 for shooting and woundin新蒲崗迷你倉 a Starr County sheriff's deputy earlier that year. During the crime, Castellano-Espinoza also pinned an elderly woman under his vehicle. A judge sentenced him to 40 years in 1990, but he was released and deported in 2010."I think it's good he's going back (to prison) because shooting at officers -- that's a serious thing," Starr County Sheriff Rene Fuentes said.Customs and Border Protection officers arrested Castellano-Espinoza in May at the Roma International Bridge after a brief pursuit in which he attempted to flee back to Mexico.He pleaded guilty in June.jfischler@themonitor.comCopyright: ___ (c)2013 The Monitor (McAllen, Texas) Visit The Monitor (McAllen, Texas) at .themonitor.com Distributed by MCT Information Servicesmini storage

Source: Detroit Free PressSept.儲存 04--WASHINGTON -- Lawyer David Trott will enter the Republican primary next year to challenge freshman U.S. Rep. Kerry Bentivolio, R-Milford, a former reindeer rancher who came out of nowhere to take the nomination in 2012 despite a lack of mainstream support.Trott, who lives in Birmingham and was a major supporter of Mitt Romney's presidential bid last year, made his intentions known today in an e-mail to supporters, saying: "It's time we fix Washington and send a leader there who will bring the best people and the best ideas from our communities together."Bentivolio, a former educator who won election in the 11th Congressional District after U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter stepped down amid a petition signature scandal, was not mentioned in Trott's e-mail.But the e-mail said that the district -- which includes portions of Oakland and Wayne counties -- needs a "leader with a proven record of job creation and problem-solving abilities.""Please join me, and let's get the right voice in Washington," the e-mail read.Last year, when it became apparent that largely unknown Bentivolio was set to win in a newly drawn district that leaned even more heavily Republican than before, former state Rep. Nancy Cassis was recruited to run a write-in campaign, but Bentivolio defeated her.While Trott's decision had been rumored for some time, he enters a race that could still be tough to win, with an incumbent Republican already in the seat. Recently, House leaders -- including House Speaker John Boehner -- have held fund--raisers for Bentivolio as well.But Trott, 52, brings his own fort新蒲崗迷你倉ne to any race -- his family's law firm, which has represented mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and in foreclosure cases -- contributed $200,000 to a super PAC supporting Romney's presidential bid.Showing the level of support he enjoys in Republican circles locally, however, Trott announced that several well-known party members -- former state Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, Wayne County Commissioner Laura Cox, Ronna Romney McDaniel and former state Rep. Andrew (Rocky) Raczkowski -- will serve as campaign co-chairs.State Democratic Party Chairman Lon Johnson signalled that the party will try to use Trott's business record against him, saying: "David Trott has gotten rich by helping to kick Michigan's middle-class families out of their homes and somehow thinks he deserves a promotion for it."Trott & Trott, based in Farmington Hills, provides litigation, foreclosure and bankruptcy services, according to its website. And Trott, in his bio, said he has saved or created about 1,800 jobs in southeastern Michigan. He also worked in the past for former U.S. Reps. Joe Knollenberg and Bill Broomfield.Asked for a comment on Trott's entering the race, Bentivolio spokesman, Matt Chisholm, said on behalf of the campaign that the congressman "is focused on bringing jobs to Michigan, fighting back against Obamacare, balancing our budget and getting our debt under control."Those are the issues he ran on, and those are the issues he is working on," Chisholm said.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Detroit Free Press Visit the Detroit Free Press at .freep.com Distributed by MCT Information Servicesmini storage

Reading the market seems to be key to success of global service office providerBy WEI TIAN in Shanghaiweitian@chinadaily.自存倉com.cnBelgium-based Oleon NV, a leading producer of oleochemicals — chemicals derived from plant and animal fats — in Europe, has the largest market share in Europe but it was only last year that it launched its first brand in China, with a team of just three people.Their office is located in a Regus business center in Lujiazui, Shanghai and the decision to do so is part of a growing trend in China, where flexibility is essential in today’s business climate.“The period of reckless expansion for foreign companies in China is coming to an end,” said Jason Ye, China general manager for Oleon NV. “Nowadays, the expansion to new markets such as China is mainly to compensate for the effects of economic turmoil.”Ye’s team share the floor with dozens of other small IT and trading companies that are all clients of Regus holding different leases. They share meeting rooms, a central reception, a business lounge and a pantry with coffee, tea and so on.Despite the small size of the team, Ye said he is looking to expand Oleon’s annual sales in China to $30 million within the next three to five years, cashing in on the huge market potential for high-end industrial products in the wake of an increasing national income.Surging office rentals in China’s largest cities and a greater focus on costs amid a sluggish economy are reshaping companies’ demands for their workplace, with efficiency and flexibility becoming keywords.“Office rentals in Beijing are now among the most expensive in the world,” said Leijten.Beijing Financial Street and Jianguomen Central Business District in China’s capital city ranked third and fourth as the world’s most expensive office areas in the first half of 2013, after Hong Kong Central and London’s West End, according to a semi-annual costs survey by CBRE Global Research and Consulting.Pudong and Puxi, two prime downtown business districts in Shanghai, were among the top 20 in the league.According to Leijten, the average cost to rent a prime office in first-tier cities is still on the rise. In Beijing, the rent for one square meter per month has increased from 200 yuan ($33) to 350 yuan, up 75 percent, over the past two years.With robust demand and low supply in downtown areas, he said the high-end office leasing market will remain stable and there is no likelihood rent prices will fall in the CBDs.On the other hand, with the US and European economies remaining weak and the Chinese economy experiencing a mild slowdown, “companies tend to be more cautious with big and long-term fixed rents and investments”, said Leijten, who is ready to tap into the opportunities he sees in the mismatch in the market.Most multinationals set up their first office in China with only three to five people, but the minimum space of a conventional office in a grade-A office building is normally 200 square meters, bonded to a three-year lease contract, said Leijten.“The moment you sign up for a lease for three years, it means your business is committed in size and location for three years. That’s obviously not an option for companies entering new markets or uncertain about their future, that want more flexibility and control over their costs.”Working in a business center also saves companies from handling other costs such as property management, electricity, air-conditioning, cleaning, maintenance and reception and pantry services, he said, adding that using Regus can save up to 65 percent of costs compared with a conventional office.“For foreign companies entering China or Chinese companies going overseas, Regus can significantly lower the entry barriers, especially for companies that start small and don’t know exactly how the expansion will develop.”The caution of multinationals has helped Regus take some bold steps in China over the past years. Regus’ portfolio in China has been growing at 60 to 80 percent a year over the past few years, with a growing share coming from Chinese clients, according to Leijten, a Sinophile whose wife is from Shanghai.Changing CultureA small but efficient office at a business center has also become a more popular choice among Chinese companies, who used to regard their workplace very seriously.“Twenty years ago Chinese companies used to buy their offices and say: ‘Look, this is my office’ as evidence of their success to clients. But it’s becoming more and more impractical, especially with rocketing prices in the commercial property and the changing needs for the size and location of office space,” said Leijten.“Clients are not impressed just by big desks any more. They attach more importance to real performance.”As a result, business centers with small units in good locations have become more popular among service providers, such as Bie Junlin, who runs Shanghai Qiu Duan Trading Co, a service provider for high-end construction projects.“We are a small enterprise. Being able to focus on our business is essential to us,” Bie said.“Business centers suit our needs and budget perfectly. It’s also convenient to be situated in a central location, especially with access to some of the largest trading and exhibition centers in the city,” he added.The changing attitude also applies to Chinese companies going overseas.With a changing economic landscape and bigger focus on efficiency, extravagant spending in setting up an overseas presence is being replaced by limited investment and a flexible setup.“In this way, the going-overseas decision can be made more quickly because the opportunity cost is much lower,” Leijten said, adding that Regus business centers are also the choice of Chinese companies such as Baidu Inc when expanding overse迷你倉新蒲崗s.According to Leijten, who has more than 20 years of experiences in the service industry and who before joining Regus worked at Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, 70 to 80 percent of Regus’ clients in China were foreign companies 10 years ago. “But now we’re tipping over to the Chinese side. Now it’s 50-50 between foreign and Chinese companies.“Most global fortune 500 companies use Regus across the world, including many locations in China. The share of internationally operating Chinese companies using Regus worldwide is still behind those from developed countries. I expect this to change in the near future.”DecentralizationThe Chinese economy is experiencing its lowest expansion rate in years, but Leijten views the slowdown as a result of less infrastructure investment and construction. However, domestic consumption and the service sector are on the rise, therefore business expansion is still on the cards for many companies.Regus currently operates in 1,500 locations in 600 cities worldwide, but has a presence in just 60 locations in 17 cities in China.“That’s not a lot for the world’s second largest economy. We need to grow,” Leijten said.Regus’ expansion will be in line with the decentralization strategy adopted by domestic and foreign companies.“In first-tier cities, multinational companies are retreating from the CBD to areas further out where there is an increasing supply and more reasonable prices. This will become a bigger trend in the years to come,” he said.In Shanghai, where Regus set up its first business center in the 420-meter landmark Jinmao Plaza, the company is distributing more services across wider areas of the city, such as in Yangpu, Putuo, Minghang and Hongqiao districts, where Leijten said he sees an increasing demand.Tier two and tier three cities are also the focus for future expansion, as startup companies grow fast and foreign companies also send more of their people around the country, he said, adding that he was in Ningbo recently to cut the ribbon for the opening of his company’s latest branch.“The domestic market is developing quickly and Chinese companies are also expanding to more cities to stay close to their customers,” Leijten said. “There are 132 cities in China with a population of more than 1 million so the potential is huge.”ChallengesAlthough it is a popular choice for more and more businesses, the flexible working environment provided by Regus business centers is sometimes misused.In 2012, an organization called World Luxury Association was exposed by the Chinese media as being involved in fraudulent activities, using sham publicity to make illicit profits.Registered with a Regus business center in Beijing, the group claimed on its websites its Regus’ business address as its own address to impress clients, Southern Weekly reported.“We do not check the criminal records of our clients. That is not our job. But we comply with the legal requirements of any landlord. We keep a copy of our tenants’ business registration’ or identification documents,” Leijten said.“Regus has a specific clause in the service agreement with the client that states that our clients must comply with the law or Regus can terminate the agreement immediately.”In his six years of working with Regus in China, Leijten said he had seen thousands of companies but only encountered one or two cases where a client was involved in unlawful practices.“The concept of flexibility and being able to start up your business more quickly is key for 99.9 percent of our clients. They have a sincere intention to grow their company and create a successful business,” he said.Wang Wen contributed to this story.Twenty years ago Chinese companies used to buy their offices and say: ‘Look, this is my office’ as evidence of their success to clients. But it’s becoming more and more impractical,especially with rocketing prices in the commercial property and the changing needs for the size and location of office space.”Hans Leijtenvice-president, RegusQ+A | Hans LeijtenHow do you spend your weekends amid your busy schedule?I enjoy a good breakfast, coffee and a newspaper or a brunch with friends. I go out in the afternoon, play some sport, think about a nice place for dinner.What are your hobbies?When it comes to sports, I like jogging. Whenever I go to a city with a big park, I bring my jogging shoes. Central Park New York, Hyde Park in London and the Retiro in Madrid are great.I like art and antiques and have a specific interest in later Chinese bronzes, bronzes made from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) to the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).What is the saying that you like the most?I like people to think in terms of solutions. Only one is needed, not 10 reasons why something won’t work: “Are you part of the problem or part of the solution?”Another one speaks for itself: “Failing to plan is planning to fail”.What is your idea of perfect happiness?I am happy when spending time with people I like. I am also happy to succeed in business.What is the quality you most admire in a man?I am Dutch. We are quite open people and see men and women as equally capable.What is your most treasured possession?A Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) bronze statue of a Guanyin (the bodhisattva associated with compassion as venerated by East Asian Buddhists, usually as a female). It is a beautiful and peaceful statue.Name places in China that impressed you most and those you have not visited but want to explore. What was your favorite journey?Seen: The Mogao grottos in Dunhuang are impressive. They are a trip back to the early times of the Silk Road.To see: I would like to walk up the Yellow Mountains but not in a big group.Give three words to describe your impression of Chinese businessmen.Heart, soul, risk.迷你倉出租