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The Tokyo Rose chronicles part IV: 'Her entire life was just destroyed by this monolithic thing called the U.S. government'
In Books, History
In chapter 9 of Miracles and Massacres, Glenn Beck's latest book, we learn the story of Iva Toguri, aka Tokyo Rose, an American citizen whose life was ruined during World War II after she was prosecuted as a traitor in a political decision made by the U.S. government. One aspect of the story that was left out of the book was how Toguri's pardoning in 1977 – the last act of President Gerald Ford's administration, almost three decades after initially being charged as a traitor – came to pass.
In a Blaze Books exclusive, we spoke with Ronald Yates, a former Chicago Tribune journalist, who was responsible for publishing the exposés in 1976 that ultimately helped Iva Toguri gain her pardon, and one of only a handful of people who became a close personal acquaintance with Toguri in her later years. This is our final story in a series based on our interview with him. If you missed it, be sure to check out parts I, II and III.
The last part of our interview with Ronald Yates focused on the takeaways from Iva Toguri's story. Given that these terrible events transpired decades ago, I asked Yates in his view what the lessons of the story were, and why they should be relevant to Americans today. His answer is reproduced in full below:
"One of the major lessons I always felt is, governments are very powerful entities and when they come after an individual like they did her, I don't think there's very much that an individual can do to withstand that kind of force. I think what it says is that not everything a government does is always correct. Not everything that government does is always in the best interests of its people. And of course that's why we have the Constitution that we have, so you have this redress.
I never understood exactly why, and I think there had been an appeal process in the works, but it never got very far, because I think they were terrified that she would lose the appeal and they would deport her even though she was an American citizen. How can you deport an American citizen?
But you know once again, the government is a very powerful entity. And you know, when it decides to come after you, it's going to come after you. Now not always, you might survive it once in awhile, but in this particular case, she didn't have a whole lot going for her. She didn't have any money. She was almost destitute. The man that worked with her, Wayne Mortimer Collins, did it really pro bono to help her, to defend her, and it didn't work because she was convicted anyway.
So I think it's a frightening thing to think that a government could be so vicious, and that a prosecutor like [Tom] DeWolfe could be so callous as to know that she was not guilty but to pursue her anyway and to get her convicted any way he possibly could because it was the political thing to do. That is a frightening thing and I think people need to understand that you can't roll over, you have to fight it, you have to fight against these kinds of things, and Iva did her best, but it wasn't enough. And the people around her did their best but it wasn't enough.
And I think it tells you something about the machinations and the motivations of a government when it's actually motivated only by politics. And that was the case in this case because it was an election year in 1948 and Truman wanted to make sure that people were not seeing him as being soft on traitors, etc., and so they went after her. Politics, whenever you have politics involved in a criminal case, anything can happen.
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The Tokyo Rose chronicles part III: Finding Iva Toguri, two decades later
In a Blaze Books exclusive, we spoke with Ronald Yates, a former Chicago Tribune journalist, who was responsible for publishing the exposés in 1976 that ultimately helped Iva Toguri gain her pardon, and one of only a handful of people who became a close personal acquaintance with Toguri in her later years. This is our third story in a series based on our interview with him. If you missed it, be sure to check out parts I and II.
While Ronald Yates had helped finally vindicate Iva Toguri, he had still never met the woman, until he received a call from her lawyer in 1991. Yates had spent the majority of his adult life traveling through Asia and Latin America as a foreign correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, and thus had not returned home till 1991.
Iva's attorney called Yates and said "Iva would like to meet you to personally thank you for what you did and the stories that you wrote. She wants to meet you for dinner. Would you be willing to do that?"
Yates naturally accepted, and during that winter made an appointment to meet with Toguri on the North Side, the same area where some twenty-plus years before the whole story had begun.
As Yates describes the encounter:
"I drove up to the North Side of Chicago after working at the Tribune Tower and I parked my car and I didn't know what to expect. But as I got to the restaurant door, I saw Iva standing at the door. And I thought, well that's interesting. So I walked in to the door and she just ran over and she grabbed me and says 'Oh I just wanted to meet you and thank you and oh my goodness, let's go sit down at the table and have dinner.'"
Climate Change Versus Free Speech
In Business, Economy, Government, Politics
If you dare to challenge the scientific establishment generally, and its global warming adherents specifically, you better have deep pockets and plenty of time on your hands. That is the takeaway of the last 15 months, and soon to be more, of Mark Steyn's life — one of the recent victims of the Left's war on speech whose case has arguably been the least-covered but most deserving of your attention.
For those unfamiliar, Steyn, author and contributor for the "National Review," along with Rand Simberg of the Competitive Enterprise Institute are embroiled in a defamation lawsuit with noted climate scientist Michael Mann. Mann is the famous originator of the so-called "Hockey Stick Graph" climate model.
Michael Mann (R) is suing Mark Steyn (L) for defamation. (Credit: Michelle Siu/National Post//Pennsylvania State University)
Dr. Mann filed suit against Steyn, Simberg and the "National Review" on Oct. 22, 2012. In his complaint he leveled varying libel charges against each of the defendants. Herein I focus on the allegations against Steyn in particular since his prospective hockey stick beheading as sacrifice to the scientific gods upon the altar of global warming is the most well-chronicled, and based on the least compelling evidence against the two individuals in the case.
Steyn has incurred literally hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees over the last 15 months defending himself against the following charge from Dr. Mann [emphasis and hyperlinks added]:
"Mr. Steyn's statement, published by NRI on National Review Online, that Dr. Mann "was the man behind the fraudulent climate-change 'hockey-stick' graph, the very ringmaster of the tree-ring circus" is defamatory per se and tends to injure Dr. Mann in his profession because it falsely imputes to Dr. Mann academic corruption, fraud and deceit as well as the commission of a criminal offense, in a manner injurious to the reputation and esteem of Dr. Mann professionally, locally, nationally, and globally…In making the defamatory statement, NRI and Steyn acted intentionally, maliciously, willfully, and with the intent to injure Dr. Mann, or to benefit NRI and Steyn. Accordingly, NRI and Steyn are liable to Dr. Mann for punitive damages in an amount in accordance with proof at trial."
Got that? Make fun of a climate scientist and be prepared to lawyer up.
Now before we proceed, we need not get into the science of global warming or climate change or whatever it's being called this week, "Climategate" or Rand Simberg's comments comparing Michael Mann to a fellow former Penn State employee Jerry Sandusky for "molested and tortured data." Nor do we need to discuss the fact that Dr. Mann's initial complaint had to be amended, reflecting the fact that while he originally declared himself in a legal document (and on Twitter per the below) as a Nobel laureate, he actually was not (speaking of misrepresentation).
IPCC certificate acknowledging me "contributing to award of the Nobel Peace Prize". Do they want my birth certif too? http://t.co/tWv8ZrnP
— Michael E. Mann (@MichaelEMann) October 25, 2012
And I do not intend to debate the merits of the case, however weak from a non-legalistic perspective I think Mann's position may be, given that the couple of phrases that offended Mann look mild compared to the typical invectives hurled at people who stake out what Mann himself pejoratively calls the "climate denier" position; and however hard it is to believe that Mann has suffered at all, given that as he has argued as recently as two weeks ago in a "New York Times" article "the overwhelming consensus among climate scientists is that human-caused climate change is happening."
While all of these topics are ripe for discussion, and I urge you to research them yourselves, what really matters is the fact that Steyn, Simberg and the "National Review" were forced to defend themselves in a court of law in the first place.
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The Tokyo Rose chronicles part II: Iva Toguri's pardon
In a Blaze Books exclusive, we spoke with Ronald Yates, a former Chicago Tribune journalist, who was responsible for publishing the exposés in 1976 that ultimately helped Iva Toguri gain her pardon, and one of only a handful of people who became a close personal acquaintance with Toguri in her later years. This is our second story in a series based on our interview with him. If you missed it, be sure to check out Part I here.
Ronald Yates had come upon an Earth-shattering discovery nearly three decades after the lies had been told: Iva Toguri, Tokyo Rose, had been wrongfully accused and convicted of treason. An American-born Japanese woman had been branded a traitor, spent over six years in prison, been separated from her husband, Felipe D'Aquino who had stayed behind in Japan, afraid to return to the country, and been left to try and pick up the pieces of her life without the truth ever being exposed to the light of day.
In 1976, Yates wrote a series of newspaper articles for the Chicago Tribune on his findings. I asked him what the impetus was for writing the stories. Yates responded without any sign of hesitation:
"I felt that she had been wronged. First of all she had been wronged by journalism, two journalists [Harry] Brundidge and [Clark] Lee interviewed her in Tokyo and treated her really badly…Lee wrote this horrible story that she had been a traitor to her country for something like $6 a month…and Brundidge, he filed a story to Cosmpolitan magazine and they rejected it, saying there was no story there because there was no evidence that she had done anything and they didn't like the story."
Free Speech in Name Only
In Government, Media, Politics
The cruel irony of what happened to Maria Conchita Alonso this past week lies in the following: Here was a woman descended from Communist Cuba, who emigrated to the United States from Communist Venezuela, only to find herself a victim of the more insidious totalitarianism of a monolithic Leftist artistic establishment.
For those unfamiliar, Maria Conchita Alonso is a Cuban-born, Venezuelan-raised actress who had the temerity to endorse a conservative gubernatorial candidate in California. Even worse, in an interview she said she supported candidate Tim Donnelley's views on immigration, using the term "illegal" to describe immigrants who were here…well…illegally.
Maria Conchita Alonso with candidate Tim Donnelly. (Image source: YouTube raw video)
The penalty for her thought crime? Alonso was compelled to "resign" from her role in a Spanish-Language version of the "Vagina Monologues" set to run in San Francisco's Mission District in mid-February.
Eliana Lopez, the producer of the show, and herself a fellow Venezuelan actress, said "We really cannot have her in the show, unfortunately…Of course she has the right to say whatever she wants. But we're in the middle of Mission. Doing what she is doing is against what we believe."
Stated differently, here was a Hispanic woman telling another Hispanic woman that her views on Hispanic immigration were too odious to be given sanction by a role in a performance. Apparently not all wise Latina women are born equal.
Maria Conchita Alonso is just the latest in a series of victims of the Left's fatwa against anyone who does not hew to the party line in recent years.
The Tokyo Rose chronicles part I: How an ambitious young Chicago journalist discovered the truth about the patriot destroyed by our government
In a Blaze Books exclusive, we spoke with Ronald Yates, a former Chicago Tribune journalist, who was responsible for publishing the exposés in 1976 that ultimately helped Iva Toguri gain her pardon, and one of only a handful of people who became a close personal acquaintance with Toguri in her later years. This is our first story in a series based on our interview with him.
Ronald Yates, a Kansas City born former Chicago Tribune journalist, former Dean Emeritus of the College of Media at the University of Illinois and current author could not be more different than Iva Toguri, the Japanese-American whose life was turned completely upside down in the aftermath of World War II. Yet through a circuitous and fortuitous path, their two lives would become inextricably intertwined.
Yates joined the Chicago Tribune straight out of college in 1969-1970 where he worked as a general assignment reporter, getting his feet wet in various aspects of the newspaper business. By chance, in response to one of his early columns titled "Action Express," Yates received a letter that would forever change his life. The letter stated: "I understand that the infamous Tokyo Rose lives in Chicago."
The young journalist was struck by the message. Yates says "…like most people of my generation I grew up listening to and watching these old WWII movies in the '50s and '60s and she was always in these movies…somebody named Tokyo Rose was broadcasting to American troops, so I thought well this is an interesting idea, let me go talk to her."
When Yates tracked Iva Toguri down to Toguri's father's store on the North Side of Chicago, his efforts to see her were in vain. He received the following message: "No, she won't talk to the press."
But Ronald Yates was not going to let the story die.
An interview with Instapundit on 'The New School': 'Smart people make better electricians,' and other musings from the prolific Professor Reynolds
In a wide-ranging interview with Blaze Books in connection with his just-released title, "The New School," prolific professor Glenn Reynolds (aka Instapundit) provided his insights on the 19th century Prussian industrial model of education that predominates to this day, the bursting of the education bubble, sage advice for students, parents and academic institutions, his predictions for new models in education, and much more. Below is our interview which was conducted via phone. The interview has been edited slightly for clarity. If you missed it, be sure to check out our review of "The New School" as well.
Can you give a brief background for readers as to what compelled you to write "The New School?"
Reynolds: Compelled is kind of the right word. I really wasn't ever planning to write anything significant about education. I mean you know I was a student and now I'm a professor and so I live in that world, but it was never anything I had much interest in writing about. But then I wrote a couple of newspaper columns on the higher education bubble, and I wrote a law review article about where legal education was going, and then I wrote a couple more columns about K-12 education, and then the reaction to all that stuff was huge, and it made me see that there was really a lot of interesting stuff going on that I didn't feel like was being looked at at quite the right angle, which is to say my angle [laughs]…and I went ahead and did that.
Why should the man on the street pick up your book?
Reynolds: Well you know education is a big piece of the economy. Everybody talks about how you can't get anywhere without education. We have over a trillion dollars in student loan debt. We have massive urban K-12 systems on the verge of collapse because students are leaving in search of something better. So it's pretty important. We're in the midst of a big social change. Most of the people who talk about it or write about it, focus on particular aspects of it. And I try to sort of provide a universal field theory on what's going on.
I'm curious, when you were writing this book, had you read for example Charles Murray's "Coming Apart?" Murray advocates that a lot of ails us stems from the culture. Culture is influenced by and then reinforces ideas. The education system of course is where people develop their ideas. Do you see a link between the problems in education and the problems throughout the rest of society?
Reynolds: I think that's right. The book is not at all political, in sort of a left-right sense, but it's certainly true that some of the problems we have come from having sort of an intellectual monoculture behind a lot of these issues. And one of the things that I think – the changes I describe in the book will be good about is that we're gonna see a lot of diversity – and I mean real diversity in terms of educational models. And I think that's all to the better. I think monocultures when you're farming are bad because one pest can wipe out the whole thing, and intellectual monocultures are bad too because one bad idea spreads like wildfire and causes all kinds of havoc.
Of Israelis and Republicans
In Defense, Government, National Security, Politics
Israelis and Republicans suffer from the same fundamental afflictions. At root, they misunderstand their enemies, while doubting themselves. The consequences of such delusions are fatal.
For the Israelis believe that ultimately, despite all history and reason, their enemies will seek peace. Republicans too believe that their opponents seek peace. They believe Democrats can be reasoned with; that Democrats merely have genuine ideological differences, while seeking the same goals of peace and prosperity.
Both Israelis and Republicans fail to see, either out of wishful thinking or naiveté, that their enemies want to destroy them. In fact it is an ideological imperative to destroy them.
The recent easing of sanctions on Iran and so-called two-state peace negotiations being driven by the Obama administration, and Israel's inability to effectively counter such efforts, are just the latest in a series of disastrous blunders epitomizing the suicidal mindset of the Israelis that find their American analogue in Republicans. (AFP PHOTO/GALI TIBBON/POOL GALI TIBBON)
Beyond the PLO charter or Iranian calls for pushing Israel into the sea, at root it is a dedication to Islam that animates Israel's enemies, Jew-hatred of which is an integral part. Islam must be at perpetual war against infidels, and especially Jews, in order to reach its goals for a global ummah under sharia. The ummah is achieved through violent jihad and/or ideological deception via taqiyya.
The Democratic Party has become the progressive party, which in order to obtain its ends must destroy the Republicans, both by defeating Republicans in elections and turning Republicans into progressives themselves. The end of progressivism is also world dominance, under the rule of men as opposed to the rule of Allah.
The war against the Israelis and Republicans is waged in similar ways. The media and academia, both worldwide and in America, are pro-Islamic and progressive. By spewing propaganda overtly and covertly, the media and academia are able to influence generation after generation of useful idiots, turning the West against itself and weakening the mental defenses of the Israelis and Republicans.
Dear Mayor de Blasio: Don't Condemn New York to Detroit's Fate
Dear Mayor de Blasio:
In your inaugural address you called for an end to economic and social inequality in New York. You said you wanted to improve education and build a strong economy, taking dead aim at the "Tale of Two Cities" of New York. The antidote for the ailments you say plague this city is to follow progressive principles not seen since the Dinkins administration. However, such a path will inevitably lead to greater inequity and economic deterioration in New York, harming most those who can afford it least.
More instructive than the rhetorical fiction found in the "Tale of Two Cities" is the real-life tale of two countries (Hoppe, 48-52). There were once two countries that sat side by side. Their people shared the same ethnic background, language, history and culture. Many of their citizens were not only related by a shared heritage, but by blood. In fact, the two countries were once one big country.
One country practiced what you referred to as "trickle-down" economics, which is less pejoratively referred to as free market or laissez-faire capitalism. In this country all people were guaranteed freedom of movement, trade and profession; existing price controls were abolished with a single pen stroke. The other country instituted a full slate of progressive policies, consisting of governmental control of all sectors of the economy, and driven by an underlying devotion to egalitarianism – i.e. a focus on reducing economic and social inequality, as you intend to do.
The wall between East and West Berlin was heavily guarded from the 1940s until 1991. Photo Credit: www.boston.com
The country that practiced free market capitalism in the ensuing decades developed the highest standard of living on its continent. Its progressive neighbor lagged behind – so far behind in fact that despite wealth transfers from the free market country to the progressive country, people sought to flee the progressive country. They did so to such a degree that the leaders of the progressive country had to establish strict border controls just to keep their citizens from emigrating en masse. When border policies failed to stem the exodus of citizens, the progressive country ended emigration altogether by building a physical barrier between the two countries, consisting of walls, barbed wire fences and even land mines.
The ending to this tale of two countries is bittersweet: East Germany did ultimately shed the yoke of socialist control imposed by the Soviet Union, but more than two decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, its denizens have yet to recover from this experiment with progressivism. And West Germany, the country whose citizens miraculously recovered from and prospered under a free market system following the Second World War has, to its own detriment, increasingly implemented progressive policies over the years that have retarded its growth. Yet by practically every economic measure, the gap between East Germany and West Germany persists.
So my question is this: Why will it be different this time? Have not little "East Germany's" sprung up all over the United States in recent decades, with cities implementing progressive policies with the same disastrous results over and over again — failed education systems, mass unemployment, sky-high crime rates, bankrupt governments, and perhaps most cripplingly, the destruction of nuclear families? If the progressive policies you support have consistently wrought destruction from Detroit to Newark to Chicago, why are you so dead-set on condemning New York's most at-risk citizens — minorities, single mothers and the poor — to the same tragic fate?


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Ellen is uneasy about her approaching wedding, and buy does she have good reason to be. I found Wait for the Wedding a little dull compared to Fremlin's two previous suspense novels, but the psychology of it was spot on. Ellen (and the reader) is told a story that is so well thought out that she doesn't even think to question it, until she sudden;y realized that the complete opposite could just as easily be true. It was worth the read, because the "bad guy" was not who I was expecting it to be, which, of course, is the whole point.


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New Hampshire's Turn at the Plate
The corn-fed people of Iowa had their chance to shine last week, and now the residents of the Granite State will get their opportunity. One side of the contest should be fairly anti-climactic, while the other side will be drama galore.
Let's start with the anti-climactic side first. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is going to win the Democratic vote; the only question is by how much. Outside of a few outliers, most polls taken in February have had him up between 10 and 20 points. If he wins by, say, 15 points (57-42), then he will take 14 delegates to Hillary Clinton's 10. Not a major difference when it requires 2,383 to win the nomination, but it will allow him to claim a victory and momentum going into the next Democratic debate on Thursday and into the Nevada caucuses on Feb. 20. Obviously, those are both short-term impacts. The biggest long-term impact of a Sanders win, particularly if it's a big one (say, 20 points or more), could be heads rolling at Clinton campaign headquarters, since she has already acknowledged that a "shakeup" is under strong consideration.
Then, there's the Republican side, where there are so many X factors that no pollster, prognosticator, or pundit can make a meaningful prediction as to what will happen. Among them:
Will people be more likely to vote for Donald Trump when they don't have to share that information with their friends?
What impact will the weather have? There is presently a blizzard underway in New England, and it is expected to be cold, windy, and snowy through the day on Tuesday. This should depress overall turnout, potentially setting the stage for anomalous results, and will specifically depress rural turnout, which could hurt Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX).
How will the late deciders break? New Hampshirites are notoriously flexible about the preferences until the last minute, with roughly 40% this year saying they have not yet settled on a candidate. New Hampshire also allows independent voters, of which there are many, to vote for either party. So, some voters may be focused on which candidate they like best, while others may be deciding which candidate represents the best strategic choice. In particular, given the lack of drama on the Democratic side, a lot of centrist or left-leaning independents may choose a Republican ballot in hopes of derailing Ted Cruz or Donald Trump. The New York Times has a good overview, including interviews with voters who have narrowed it down to some very unorthodox pairings, like "Sanders or Bush?" or "Christie or Clinton?"
Will the voters punish MarcoBot? Everyone knows by now about Sen. Marco Rubio's (R-FL) dismal debate performance on Saturday. And just in case we all needed a reminder, he provided one on the campaign trail on Monday, concluding a speech with this internally-redundant declaration:
We are taking our message to families that are struggling to raise their children in the 21st Century, because as you saw, Jeanette and I are raising our four children in the 21st Century. And we know how hard it's become to instill our values in our kids instead of the values they try to ram down our throats. In the 21st Century, it's become harder than ever to instill in your children the values they teach in our homes and in our church, instead of the values that they try to ram down our throats in the movies, in music and in popular culture.
The video can be seen here; it looks and sounds even worse than it reads. Rubio literally could have spent weeks searching for a better way to confirm the RubioGlitch meme, and he could not have done better. We should know in 24 hours whether it will hurt him with voters.
Because there are so many possibilities on the Republican side, there are also a wide range of outcomes. Going in order of polling averages:
Donald Trump has an excellent chance to right the ship on Tuesday. He's dominating in the polls, New Hampshire voters like a little rebelliousness (the state motto is "Live Free or Die," after all), and—as noted above—the "Trump Effect" (it's not socially acceptable to admit support for The Donald) should not cost him votes, as it may have in Iowa. Further, there is a quirk in the system that could play right into his hands. By RNC rules, New Hampshire (like any state that goes before March 15) must award its delegates proportionally. However, only a candidate who clears 10% of the vote in New Hampshire receives delegates; anyone who comes in at less than 10% has their votes/delegates awarded to the overall winner. If Trump receives 30% of the vote, that would entitle him to 6 delegates. If, say, Jeb Bush and and Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) each take 9%, and Carly Fiorina and Ben Carson each take 4%, then the Donald would add another 26% of the vote and another 5 delegates to his total, nearly doubling his tally. And for the next few weeks (or months), he would be sure to point out very regularly that the Granite State has an excellent track record at predicting the nominee, having voted in favor of the ultimate GOP candidate in 10 of the last 12 elections.
Marco Rubio has a lot on the line on Tuesday. If he can manage the nice, clean second place finish that seemed inevitable just last week, then the RubioGlitches should be a mere hiccup, and he can proceed with his 3-2-1 strategy (third in Iowa, second in New Hampshire, first in South Carolina). But the worse he does, the more trouble he is in. In part, this is because it will fuel the narrative that he's not presidential and that voters are losing confidence in his candidacy. And in part it is because most of the support he bleeds will go to the other "establishment" candidates, whom he badly needs to knock out. A third-place finish, if Ted Cruz takes second, may be survivable, though it's worth noting that no Republican in a century has finished worse than second in New Hampshire and gone on to claim the GOP nomination. If Rubio finishes third behind Gov. John Kasich (R-OH), or he drops to fourth or fifth, he is going to be in real trouble.
John Kasich, being non-dogmatic as he is, is the kind of Republican that New Hampshirites tend to like. More than one poll of the state has put him in second place behind Trump, and this was before Rubio's stumbles. It is entirely possible that many of the strategic voters decide he's the wisest investment of their vote, and if he finishes in second, he could quickly gain traction as the establishment's candidate of choice. This is even more true if Rubio is not the person in third place. Not too long ago, Tuesday seemed like it would be the end of the road for for the Ohio Governor. Now, he's almost certainly going to get enough good news that he'll hang around for a bit longer. And maybe a lot longer. For what it's worth, the first-to-vote town of Dixville Notch, which traditionally opens the polls for its 12 residents at 12:01 a.m., gave Kasich a 3-2 "victory" over Donald Trump (with 4 Democrats voting for Bernie Sanders, and 3 voters deciding they preferred to stay in bed).
Ted Cruz is not likely to have a good day on Tuesday. Most polls put him fourth or fifth, and again, this is before we consider the impact of Marco Rubio's changing fortunes and of the poor weather. A finish outside the top three is very possible, and is, in fact, rather probable, since Kasich and Bush (and maybe Christie) are likely to surge at Rubio's expense. A finish outside the top three would feed, very correctly, into the narrative that Cruz is a one-trick pony who can't win in states where the GOP is not dominated by evangelicals. Which, unfortunately for him, is most of them.
Jeb Bush is on the upswing right now (see below), and has been living in the fuzzy 2-3-4-5 range in the New Hampshire polls with Rubio, Cruz, and Kasich. A fairly small bump, maybe two or three GOP voters out of 100, could put him in the top three. And like Kasich, New Hampshire no longer seems likely to be the end of the line for him—there will be enough good news on Tuesday to justify soldiering on to his home state of Florida on March 15, at the very least.
Chris Christie has not made much of a dent in polls of the Granite State, consistently finishing in the 5-6% range, and never once cracking the 10% needed to claim delegates. But, of course, he was the one who cut Marco Rubio off at the knees. Some GOP voters may like what they saw, and with the field this divided, it doesn't take much to move up the list. Certainly, of the three governors, he is in the most tenuous spot, and the most likely to throw in the towel on Wednesday. But optimism on his part is not crazy at this point, and while he's essentially out of money, he too could like what he sees on Tuesday well enough to hang around a bit longer. Particularly if, by some stroke of fate, he vaults into the top three.
Ben Carson has no clear base of support in New Hampshire, and Carly Fiorina has no clear base of support anywhere. They are going to finish far out of the running, and are going to see their votes go to Donald Trump. This should tell them that not only has the fat lady sung, she's taken off her metal brassiere, showered, gone home, and gone to sleep for the night. However, neither of them has been particularly willing to see the writing on the wall, and so there's no obvious reason to think that they will on Tuesday.
The upshot here is that New Hampshire could well have a major long-term impact on the GOP race by validating Trump and elevating Kasich and/or one of the other governors, while possibly initiating the decline and fall of Rubio and/or Cruz. Short-term, however, it may not do much, as all the candidates are either doing too well to give up over one state (Trump/Cruz/Rubio), or are likely to get a bounce on Tuesday (Kasich/Bush/Christie), or are living in la-la land (Carson/Fiorina). NBC's Chuck Todd agrees that New Hampshire will not winnow the Republican field at all. Barring a Trump upset, he says the same crew that is fighting in New Hampshire will move on to South Carolina and continue the fight there with the same players. Todd is a very experienced political reporter, but this race is so strange, who knows for sure? (V & Z)
New New Hampshire Voter ID Law Goes Into Effect Today
New Hampshire Republicans tried and failed to end same-day election registration and to prevent college students from voting in the city where they go to school, but they did manage to pass a controversial election law anyway. Under the new law, voters will be asked to show government-issued photo ID to vote. If they don't have it, they can sign an affidavit stating that they are eligible to vote, but poll workers will be required to take a photo of them and attach it to the affidavit. The real intention is to make the photo like a police mug shot to intimidate voters. The message is "we think you are a criminal."
The practical effect of the law is to make the voting process slower, resulting in longer lines and more people giving up and going home without voting. In well-off areas, where almost everyone has a driver's license or passport, there won't be any problems, but in poorer areas, where many people lack the proper ID, it will be a major disincentive to voting, which, of course, is why the law was passed. Supporters say it is needed to combat voting fraud, but actual cases of in-person voting fraud are virtually nonexistent.
New Hampshire is but one of 16 states with new, restrictive voting laws. What makes the real purpose of these laws obvious is that all of them were passed in states where Republicans control the state legislature. No state run by Democrats has passed such a law. Here is a map showing the states (in red) that have passed the new restrictive voting laws.
As elections begin taking place and voters begin experiencing the new laws firsthand, expect much more attention to the issues, as well as endless court cases. (V)
Does Bush Still Have a Shot at the Nomination?
Only a week or so after the Republican establishment tentatively began annointing Marco Rubio as the Cruz + Trump (Crump?) slayer, Rubio blew it in Saturday's debate. If he does poorly in today's New Hampshire primary, where does the establishment find a new savior? Kasich is completely sane, has 18 years of experience in Congress, and was twice elected governor of the second-most-important swing state. If the Democrats had someone like this, he would be a leading contender, but in the Republican Party he is a pariah for worrying more about what St. Peter will think of him some day than what the Republican base thinks of him right now. Chris Christie has an abrasive personality but no cash and no organization on the ground in the states beyond New Hampshire. So this is where Bush pops up again. He hasn't run a very good campaign, but he is improving, everyone in the country knows who he is, and he has plenty of money left and the potential to raise a lot more if he starts winning primaries.
Interestingly enough, it is Donald Trump who started the budding Bush revival. When Trump went after Bush last year as "low energy," Bush was flummoxed. As he began sinking, he also managed to free himself from his advisors, became more relaxed, and finally started to say what he really thought, since he had nothing left to lose. If he can come in third or better today, he candidacy may get yet another chance. (V)
How to Really Make America Great Again
Donald Trump's slogan "Make America Great Again" has clearly struck a chord with blue-collar workers who are threatened by stagnating wages, jobs being shipped overseas, and power shifts away from white men and toward women and minorities. The only problem with his program is that none of it, such as deporting 11 million people or building a fence 1,954 miles long, most of it on private property that would have to be taken by eminent domain, (a process Republicans hate), is feasible.
Economists have looked at the plight of the blue-collar workers and come up with some ideas that could actually help them, but none of them are Trump's. Let's start with immigration. Rounding up and deporting 11 million people would shrink the labor force (and the economy), not to mention being socially divisive and requiring something close to a police state to accomplish. Providing the undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship would actually increase wages for blue-collar workers, since they are presently competing with easily exploitable workers who can't complain if they were ripped off and who certainly can't unionize. If the undocumented immigrants were citizens, they could demand better wages and that would help people competing with them.
A second area that could help workers is looking at trade agreements much more carefully. They clearly benefit companies that can produce products more cheaply in China or Mexico, but jobs are lost in the process. One way to deal with this would be punish trading partners that manipulate their currencies, ban unions, subsidize local companies, or have lax labor or environmental regulations. The obvious punishment is a tariff on their goods. Also in this line of thinking is to provide displaced workers with relocation vouchers so they could move somewhere where there are jobs.
Another way to help blue-collar workers is for the government to spend a lot of money improving the national infrastructure. Jobs can be created by government spending on building, repairing, or updating roads, bridges, dams, tunnels, railways, subways, and airports, not to mention replacing lead pipes, not only in Flint, MI, but in many other places. Improving schools and teachers' skills also falls in this category. So there is a lot that could be done to help people. (V)
Does the Republican Establishment Actually Want to Win?
This rhetorical question was asked by Stuart Stevens, the man who mastermined Mitt Romney's primary victory and who was his main strategist in the general election. He also answered it with, "Doesn't look like it." He says the non-Trumpian candidates are crazy to be aiming all their fire at each other in hopes of being the first or second loser. They should all be giving it to Trump with both barrels. If the GOP leadership wants to get rid of Trump, the time has to be now. He thinks Trump is a ridiciulously easy target:
This is a man who has changed parties five times, been married three, had businesses go bankrupt four times and has openly speculated about dating his own daughter. For policy prep he says he watches all the shows, perhaps mostly cartoons, as he is unaware of even a high school level of public policy. Nuclear triad? What's that, a Chinese gang with really good weapons?
Stevens clearly thinks that the Republicans' current circular firing squad is a losing proposition and if they don't get rid of Trump now, it will be too late later. (V)
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Feb08 Republican Debate Postmortem
Feb08 In New Hampshire, It's Trump, Then a Four-way Tie for Second
Feb08 Myths about the New Hampshire Primary
Feb08 Sanders Outspending Clinton 3-to-1 in New Hampshire
Feb08 Trump's Draft Deferments Could Be an Issue in South Carolina
Feb08 Clinton Still Ahead in Iowa
Feb07 A Bad Night for GOP Frontrunners in New Hampshire
Feb07 Another National Poll Says Clinton and Sanders Are Tied
Feb07 Kasich Says He Would Be a Terrible Vice President
Feb07 Is There A Special Place in Hell for Women Who Don't Help Each Other?
Feb07 Gloria Steinem: Young Women Support Sanders to Meet Boys
Feb07 Get-Out-The-Vote Operations Have Become More Sophisticated
Feb06 Democratic Debate Postmortem
Feb06 GOP Candidates Take Their Turn in New Hampshire
Feb06 New Poll of New Hampshire Puts Rubio Second
Feb06 Sanders Catches Clinton in New National Poll
Feb06 Why Do Millennials Love Sanders?
Feb06 Trump Will Appear at March 3 Debate Moderated by Megyn Kelly
Feb05 Democrats Duel in Durham
Feb05 Trump Barely Ahead in New National Poll
Feb05 Rubio in Second Place in New Hampshire
Feb05 Powell and Rice also Used Personal Email Accounts for Classified Data
Feb05 Barbara Bush To Campaign for Jeb in New Hampshire
Feb05 Cruz Raised $3 Million Since Iowa Caucuses
Feb04 February Lineup for the Republican Nomination
Feb04 Could the Republicans Be Down to Three Serious Candidates Already?
Feb04 Santorum and Paul Call It Quits
Feb04 Rubio is Gaining Momentum, Though at What Cost?
Feb04 Trump Says He Will Sue Over the Iowa Caucus Results
Feb04 Ted Cruz Has Another Misunderstanding
Feb04 In New Hampshire, Sanders Leads Clinton by 33 Points
Feb04 Clinton Raised $27 Million from State Parties
Feb04 Additional Democratic Debates Are a Go
Feb03 Clinton Barely Edges Out Sanders in Final Iowa Tally
Feb03 Clinton and Sanders Voters See Issues Differently
Feb03 Republican Voters Also See Things Differently
Feb03 It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Feb03 Is Cruz Like Santorum?
Feb03 Bush, Kasich, and Chrisie Are Going to Aim Their Arrows at Rubio
Feb03 Devil Is in the Details for Democratic Debates
Feb03 MacFarland Has a Message for Cruz
Feb03 Sanders Has Yet Another Multimillion Dollar Day
Feb02 Let the Spin Begin
Feb01 Caucus Day Is Upon Us
Feb01 Monday Is Also Judgment Day for Microsoft
Feb01 Sanders Has a Massive Rally in Iowa City
Feb01 Sanders Raised $20 million in January
Feb01 Koch Brothers Network Spent $400 Million in 2015
Feb01 Soros Gives $8 million to Clinton
Feb01 DNC Will Sanction More Debates
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History professor Paul Otto was one of eight professors from Council for Christian Colleges & Universities institutions who traveled to South Africa to study the country's history and work of justice and reconciliation.
The trip, with visits to Johannesburg and Cape Town, included sessions at which South African academics discussed the history of apartheid and the contemporary challenges facing South Africans.
Otto studied South African history as part of his doctoral studies and has taught the nation's history since his arrival on campus in 2002, but this was his first visit to the country. "The greatest benefit was experiencing firsthand the landscape, the people, and their cultural imprint," Otto says.
That was just the beginning. In September, Otto represented the university at a CCCU South Africa Interest Group meeting in Washington, D.C. There, delegates exchanged ideas and resources concerning semester-abroad opportunities and missions and development programs in the country.
Otto will return to South Africa in May, teaming with social work professor Cliff Rosenbohm to lead the university's first Juniors Abroad trip to the country. Students will learn about the nation's history, cultural and ethnic diversity, geography, environment, pressing social and health issues, and wildlife.
"We're exploring options for making a semester-long program available to our students (in South Africa), so I'm interested in making contacts, learning about others' interest in the country, and sharing my own knowledge and experience," Otto says.
The former George Fox president and his wife, longtime advocates of fine art, were honored with the establishment of the David and Melva Brandt Art Collection Fund upon their retirement in June. The endowed fund is valued at more than $100,000 and will be used to build the university's collection of visual art at multiple university sites.
Preference during the selection process will be given to artists who hail from the Northwest or express their Christian faith in their work.


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Paul Newman Straight Revealed During Lime Rock Park Historic Festival
LAKEVILLE, CT (3 September 2022)- Some 65 years after the first race at Lime Rock Park, the famous "No Name Straight" was finally bestowed with a very memorable name this weekend. During a special ceremony held at the Historic Festival 40 presented by Corvette, the not quite straight but very fast backstretch of the Connecticut circuit was dedicated as the "Paul Newman Straight."
"Paul Newman's name now lives in perpetuity at Lime Rock Park, not in recognition of Paul's fame which was considerable, but for the authenticity of his experience here at the Park," said Dicky Riegel, President and CEO of Lime Rock. "Even with all his racing wins here on this legendary circuit and elsewhere around the world, it was Paul's expression of joy at Lime Rock Park in every drive and every visit that cemented this place as his true home. The balanced appellation of the Sam Posey Straight, dedicated in 2013, and the Paul Newman Straight dedicated today pay homage to these amazing and pioneering drivers and friends of Lime Rock Park."
In honor of Paul Newman's legacy at this historic venue, Lime Rock Park also announced its partnership with The Hole in The Wall Gang Camp, a nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing "a different kind of healing" to more than 20,000 seriously ill children and family members annually-all completely free of charge. Hole in the Wall provides multiple Camp experiences throughout the year at the facility in Ashford, Conn., in more than 40 hospitals and clinics, directly in camper homes and communities, and through other outreach activities across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.
Founded by Paul Newman in 1988, the Hole in The Wall Gang is now the official charitable partner of Lime Rock Park's fundraising efforts. All participants and fans at the Historic Festival this weekend were encouraged to consider a donation to the Hole In The Wall Gang to help support the organization's efforts. Contributions can be made by texting BANDIT to 243725 or by visiting https://bit.ly/RaceToHelpHoleInTheWall.
"The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is honored to be Lime Rock's official charitable partner and deeply grateful for their friendship," said Camp CEO Jimmy Canton. "The dedication of the Newman Straight is such a meaningful moment for all of us, celebrating the intersection of two of Paul Newman's greatest passions – racing at Lime Rock and The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp."
Newman began his racing career late in life, running a Datsun 510 on Tuesdays at Lime Rock Park, not far from his home in Westport. He joined another Connecticut racer, Bob Sharp, moving up to faster cars and a bigger stage as he went from club racing to becoming a regular in the professional Trans-Am championship. Newman scored his second and final Trans-Am victory, fittingly, at Lime Rock, in Bob Sharp's red, white and blue Nissan.
Newman won his last race at Lime Rock during a Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) event, carrying the No. 82—his age at the time—on board a 900-horsepower Corvette.
Newman's racing role was even further cemented when he teamed with Carl Haas to launch Newman/Haas Racing, which went on to score 105 CART IndyCar races.
"Two of my dad's "Happiest Happy Places" would have to be Hole in the Wall and Lime Rock Park." said Paul's daughter Lissy Newman, who serves on The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp's Board of Directors. "At the track he liked that success or failure were objective and he earned respect the hard way. At Hole in the Wall he was simply "The guy who started Camp" and that was enough for campers. He could look around and see the magic and healing of Camp at work. If there was ever a place where you could measure joy and magic objectively, Hole in the Wall would be it."
Lime Rock Park's HF40 festivities continue through Labor Day, celebrating the 70th year of Corvette with Sunday in The Park and racing on Monday.
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The Limestone Township Fire Protection District is hosting a Christmas Celebration for Austin Barnett. It will be held at the Limestone Fire Station on Sunday, November 29th, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. There will be multiple activities, a visit from Santa Claus and a Christmas movie. Please bring a folding chair or lawn chair to sit in to watch the movie. Refreshments will be provided. The Fire Department requests no gifts. However, monetary donations and gift cards for the Barnett family are welcomed.


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Q: Using the package tikz to create a diagram I have been trying for ages without and prevail to design this diagram. It is my first time trying to use this package. Could someone help me please with this? Thanks :)
This is what I have so far:
\begin{singlespace}
\begin{tikzpicture}[
level 1/.style={sibling distance=50mm},
edge from parent/.style={->,draw},
>=latex]

% root of the the initial tree, level 1
\node[root] {VC: Global Showcase Event}
% The first level, as children of the initial tree
child {node[level 2] (c1) {Project Managment}}
child {node[level 2] (c2) {Ambassadors}}
child {node[level 2] (c3) {Marketing}};

% The second level, relatively positioned nodes
\begin{scope}[every node/.style={level 3}]
\node [below of = c1, xshift=15pt] (c11) {Project Assigned};
\node [below of = c11] (c12) {Project Start};
\node [below of = c12] (c13) {Plan Created};

\node [below of = c2, xshift=15pt] (c21) {Using a Matrix};
\node [below of = c21] (c22) {Create Ambassadors Requriements};
\node [below of = c22] (c23) {Contact Possible Ambassadors};
\node [below of = c23] (c24) {Comm Devlopments};

\node [below of = c3, xshift=15pt] (c31) {Default arrows};
\node [below of = c31] (c32) {Set Marketing Objectives};
\node [below of = c32] (c33) {Design Survey};
\node [below of = c33] (c34) {Publish Questionaire};
\node [below of = c34] (c35) {Evlauate Results};
\node [below of = c35] (c36) {Design Communication Plan};
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A: It is a tree, so naturally, I recommend Forest ....
Loading the edges library provides access to the folder style which typesets a directory-style tree. Although that's not what the image you posted shows, that is what I took you to be trying to do with the code you posted. (Though I'm not confident of this at all.)
The nice thing about Forest is that all the locating of nodes is done automatically and, in this case, we colour the tree automatically according to level as well.
Omit the shadows for less bling.
\documentclass[tikz,border=10pt]{standalone}
\usepackage[edges]{forest}
\usetikzlibrary{arrows.meta,shadows.blur}
\begin{document}
\colorlet{myyellow}{yellow!50}
\begin{forest}
  colour me/.style={top color=#1!75, bottom color=#1, draw=#1, thick, blur shadow, rounded corners},
  for tree={
    edge=-Latex,
    font=\sffamily,
  },
  where level=1{
    for tree={
      folder,
      grow'=0,
    },
    edge path'={(!u.parent anchor) -- ++(0,-15pt) -| (.child anchor)},
  }{},
  before typesetting nodes={
    for tree={
      content/.wrap value={\strut #1},
    },
    if={isodd(n_children("!r"))}{
      for nodewalk/.wrap pgfmath arg={{fake=r,n=#1}{calign with current edge}}{int((n_children("!r")+1)/2)},
    }{},
    tempcounta/.max={level}{tree},
    for tree={
      colour me/.wrap pgfmath arg={cyan!#1!myyellow}{100*((tempcounta)-level())/(tempcounta)}
    }
  }
  [VC: Global Showcase Event
    [Project Management
      [Project Assigned]
      [Project Start]
      [Plan Created]
    ]
    [Ambassadors
      [Using a Matrix]
      [Create Ambassadors Requirements]
      [Contact Possible Ambassadors]
      [Comm Developments]
    ]
    [Marketing
      [Default arrows]
      [Set Marketing Objectives]
      [Design Survey]
      [Publish Questionnaire]
      [Evaluate Results]
      [Design Communication Plan, no edge, colour me=yellow]
    ]
  ]
\end{forest}
\end{document}

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    module ClassMethods

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          options = options.delete_if {|key, value| [:page, :per_page].include?(key) }

          pager.replace find_with_index(query, options)
        end
      end

    end
  end
end

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The truckers' strike appears to be winding down amid mounting economic losses and growing questions about its legitimacy. The deterioration in economic activity and inflation should be short-lived, while domestic financial assets should stabilise with the support of market intervention by the Treasury and the Central Bank. But the fiscal impact should be lasting, complicating Brazil's already challenging fiscal and political outlook.
The truckers' strike that has paralyzed Brazil for more than one week now is not over yet, but it is winding down, with the more energetic police presence helping decrease the number of roadblocks. Domestic trade normalization may take a while to normalize however, amid mounting losses across many sectors in the economy, notably perishables and livestock.
Higher prices and weaker economic activity indicators should be the most noticeable near-term impact of the strike. Any inflationary spike should be short-lived but the weakness in economic activity could linger, as the full impact of the extensive monetary easing seen in recent quarters should be partially compromised by the rise in risk premium levels and the greater caution on the part of borrowers and lenders.
The greater volatility in local markets also stood out, with the Brazilian Real and local debt trading under considerable pressure. But continued central bank intervention in the FX market, with US$750m in FX swaps (net) being offered daily, and Treasury debt buybacks have helped stabilize local markets.
The most lasting impact of the strike is, however, fiscal and political in nature.
On the fiscal side, the government agreed to provide fiscal support to truckers in the form of tax cuts and subsidies on diesel prices, among other benefits for the sector. The fiscal cost is estimated at more than BRL13bn until year-end, or almost 0.5% of GDP annually, if the program remains in place permanently. That cost is expected to be partially covered by an effective increase in payroll taxes, affecting some sectors in the economy that currently benefit from a lower tax rate.
In political terms, the surprising resilience of the strike, which was clearly underestimated in Brasília, also vividly illustrated the political weakness of the administration, with barely veiled calls among the strikers and in social media for the president to step down and for the military to take over. Fears of an institutional crisis, along with the heavy economic losses, have helped intensify calls for the end of the strike, amid growing questions about its legitimacy, following the considerable concessions already granted by the government. But it is undeniable that the Temer administration, and Congress, should emerge from this crisis further diminished.
The combination of a politically weak government, a discredited political class, still-high unemployment and widespread social dissatisfaction should continue to pose considerable challenges for Brazil's macro outlook.
In fact, we believe the strike has been highly instructive for the two key dynamics that will define Brazil's medium-term outlook: the October presidential election, and the fiscal policy adopted by the new administration in 2019.
Regarding the elections, what stood out from the strike was the deeply felt popular disapproval of the political class and the strong anti-establishment sentiment, which confirms what opinion electoral polls already suggest: Presidential candidates not seen as part of the establishment should have a considerable advantage over candidates seen as part of the establishment, not unlike electoral dynamics seen in Colombia and, especially, in Mexico.
Regarding fiscal policy, the truckers' demands and the resulting action by Congress and the Temer administration plainly illustrated the conflicts of fiscal redistribution that will mark 2019.
The new administration will take over facing considerable fiscal challenges.
Difficult decisions regarding the compensation of public sector employees, retirees, and benefits accruing to other special interest groups, suggest a high number of conflicts, that only a highly committed and politically able new administration would be able to navigate without giving up on a commitment to re-anchor fiscal accounts.
In addition, the episode also revealed that despite the impressive improvement seen over the past couple of years, and the introduction of important shields protecting the governance structure of state-owned enterprises and Petrobras (including the Lei das Estatais and the TCU court), these companies remain vulnerable to political interference, further raising the stakes for the upcoming presidential election.
Overall, the current fiscal framework is unlikely to survive intact, which could cause much market volatility next year. The so-called "gold rule", which limits the ability of the Treasury to issue debt and creates the possibility of a public sector shutdown, is likely to be effectively abandoned by Congress, due to the extreme difficulties of meeting it next year.
The spending ceiling, which is the most important aspect of the fiscal framework, can survive 2019, but with considerable difficulty. The current assessment is that Congress would need to cut mandatory spending by about BRL40bn, in order to keep discretionary spending at current levels (at about BRL120bn annually), which is seen as the minimum necessary to keep most government activities functioning adequately.
Intense market focus on how congress changes the fiscal framework suggests that market volatility could stay high throughout 1H19. In order to ensure the sustainability of the spending ceiling, the new administration will take power having to ably navigate opposing interests by several powerful special interest groups. The need to implement a change in the way the minimum wage is calculated, limiting annual adjustments to inflation, by mid-April 2019, and the urgency to approve a robust social security reform could be particularly controversial.
Despite the strike-induced rise in inflation and the weaker BRL, Brazil's inflation outlook remains broadly benign, trending near the target until 2019. Central bank officials have, as a result, signalled a preference for keeping the SELIC policy rate stable at 6.5% in the foreseeable future, while also signalling a resistance to raising the policy rate in an effort to stabilize FX dynamics. The bank is likely to continue to consider direct FX market intervention as the optimal tool to address excessive FX market instability.
The central bank continues to have considerable ammunition to intervene through direct spot USD sales, the auction of FX credit lines and/or FX swaps. But we still believe that the relatively cheap cost of hedging (due to the relatively low interest rate differential vs the USD) along with exacerbated political risks has made the BRL vulnerable. As a result, despite the existence of considerable ammunition to intervene (eg, at least about USD 80bn in FX swaps), we suspect the current monetary policy guidance underestimates the eventual need to tighten the SELIC rate a bit sooner than expected, in large part to support of the BRL.
Even though we had recently adjusted our BRL forecast path to incorporate a weaker path for the currency ahead of the October elections, reaching an average of 3.70 during 3Q, that trajectory now seems conservative.
We continue to expect the BRL sell-off to be orderly, thanks in large part to more aggressive FX intervention by the central bank and robust external trade inflows, but should current electoral trends consolidate over the next couple of months, demand for hedge should intensify while asset prices should gradually incorporate a high likelihood of stress scenarios, with the BRL weakening towards all-time highs, near 4.0.


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CSCNJ at Gilda's Club is dedicated to helping families throughout South Jersey find the support and resources they need to continue learning how to live with caner, whatever the outcome. Here's what makes CSCNJ at Gilda's Club so unique:
We're local: we're the only cancer support group in the South Jersey area
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Call today to speak with a volunteer about our nonprofit organization based in Linwood, NJ. We also have a lot of volunteer opportunities at Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda's Club. You can visit the About Us page to learn more about our commitment to the cancer community.
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WEBB SWEEPS ARLINGTON WITH THIRD-CONSECUTIVE WIN ON SATURDAY
ARLINGTON, Texas – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Cooper Webb made it a clean sweep in the Lonestar state this week as he clinched a third-consecutive victory inside AT&T Stadium on Saturday for Round 12 of the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship. Coming into the three-race residency in Arlington, Webb sat two points down in the championship standings but he fought his way back to a 15-point lead as the series heads into a two-week break before returning with the last five rounds of racing.
Webb had a great start to the day, powering his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the holeshot in 450SX Heat 2 and leading the first five laps of the race. He was joined mid-race by championship rival Ken Roczen and the two riders battled it out, with Webb settling into second. However, Webb found himself face down in the dirt on the final lap when another rider came into contact with him just before the finish but he quickly re-mounted to salvage a fifth-place transfer into the Main Event.
Despite a less-than-desirable gate choice for the Main Event, Webb positioned himself into second off the start and he maintained a consistent pace behind the leader for the first 19 laps of racing. Patiently planning his route to get by Roczen, Webb executed with six laps to go and he held strong to claim his third-consecutive victory in Arlington.
Webb: "I was just focusing on being consistent. I rode terrible in that heat race and didn't like being put on the ground – that fired me up and got me going for the Main Event. To ride with Kenny that whole race and make a late charge was awesome, I felt really good out there. It's incredible to get three here in Dallas, it's unheard of for me. I'm pumped!"
After missing the first two Main Events in Arlington due to the aftermath of a crash last weekend, Marvin Musquin returned to racing on Saturday. He got off to a good start in 450SX Heat 2, racing his way to a clean transfer with a fourth-place finish in the heat. In the Main Event, Musquin got pinched off after the start and came through mid-pack on the opening lap. Working hard to re-gain positions early on, the French rider made a mistake going through the sand section on lap two where he got tangled with another rider and went down hard. Despite a deep desire to get back to racing, Musquin made the tough decision to sit out for the rest of the night.
Musquin: "Going through the sand section, I made a mistake and another rider behind me jumped and landed right behind me, hit me and I went down. I landed wrong on my hand and tweaked my wrist. With the pain and having no strength, I couldn't keep going. I wanted to gain more riding out of it, considering I didn't race Tuesday and even Saturday, but now we are going into a break so we'll do our best to recover and get better for Atlanta."
Next Race: Atlanta 1 – April 10, 2021
Results 450SX Class – Arlington 3
2. Ken Roczen (GER), Honda, +1.351
3. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, +3.434
16. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM
22. Marvin Musquin (FRA), KTM
Standings 450SX Class 2021 after 12 of 17 rounds
9. Savatgy, 138
10. Musquin, 136
16. Davalos, 91


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As Gaddafi's brutal regime collapses… Don't let west hijack Arab Spring
"The intervention of the Western powers is a real threat to the Arab revolutions. It allows the dictators to pose as defenders of national independence.
Why you should protest in Tower Hamlets on Saturday 3 September
The English Defence League (EDL) has declared that it will still demonstrate in east London this Saturday 3 September—despite a ban on their planned march.
Unite Against Fascism statement on home secretary's march ban
In response to the Theresa May's decision to ban all marches in five London boroughs for 30 days from the 2 September, Unite against Fascism (UAF) and United East End (UEE) have issued the joint statement below calling for the right to march against the racists.
Riots: Harshest sentence yet as dozens more rushed through courts
A man has been jailed for four years and eight months in what is believed to be the harshest riot-related sentence so far.
We have a right to march against the EDL racists
In an unprecedented step, Scotland Yard has applied to the home secretary to ban all marches in five London boroughs for 30 days starting from 2 September.
Trade unionists in east London win great support for march against EDL thugs
Council workers in Tower Hamlets were going all out on Tuesday to build for the 3 September demonstration against the racist English Defence League (EDL).
Electricians protest against 35 percent pay cut
Around 200 construction workers protested in central London on Wednesday morning against pay cuts of up to 35 percent.
Hunger strike activist wins reprieve
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has agreed to look again at the case of journalist James Fallah-Williams who is fighting deportation to Sierra Leone.
Western powers want to rehabilitate humanitarian intervention
This is a dangerous moment. David Cameron and his allies in the US and Europe see Libya as an opportunity to rehabilitate the idea of "humanitarian intervention".
Manchester and Crewe united in defence of Fujitsu rep
An Employment Tribunal into the case of the sacked Fujitsu Unite union rep Alan Jenney is set to be held in Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday of this week.
Israel's attacks on Gaza provoke fury
Israeli fighter jets repeatedly bombed civilians in Gaza last weekend.
Will Syria's Assad be toppled next?
Events in Libya will have ramifications for the movement in Syria.
Call centre workers discuss interim agreement
PCS union reps from call centres met last week to discuss an "interim agreement" on the long‑running dispute over working conditions.
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Article detailing the first historical marker in Williamsburg County at Indiantown Presbyterian Church.
Flashes victory over the Bishopville Dragons.
Describes bonds for the building of the new Johnsonville School District 11 in Williamsburg County and elections held at Johnsonville Hardware Company.
Article discusses how Old Johnsonville and the Venters Community didn't grow as fast as Johnsonville and Hemingway.
Discusses the new Johnsonville Chamber of Commerce and local business owners.
Describes the creation of the first Johnsonville Chamber of Commerce.
Discusses the creation of the Johnsonville Progress, a newspaper that ran until at least 1917. No issues of the progress have been found so far. If you know of one please contact the site administrator.
Westside puts in notice of official charter. The church began meeting in 1956.


We were invited to design a chair for the 10cc "十師+俬" exhibition under the topic "Love Seat".
Half of our planet was covered in vegetation ten thousand years ago but nowadays only two-thirds remains. If this rate of consumption / destruction continues soon none would remain but a single stalk; would one still feel comfortable, knowing that what he is resting on is the last that has remained?
The chair is form with resin components assembled via Mortise and Tenon joint, referencing our traditional carpentry and the need to preserve our natural resources.


Neighboring the new Round Rock Indoor Sports Center; minutes from Dell, Samsung, Emerson, and much more, the new Holiday Inn Austin North Round Rock is the place to stay for teams, corporate travel, and weddings.
As one of the nation's fastest growing, best managed and safest cities, Round Rock tops the chart as both a business and leisure destination. For excellent service and modern perks, guests look to the Holiday Inn®Austin North - Round Rock hotel's facility. Whether staying in Round Rock to be near the outlet mall or businesses like Dell Headquarters, guests benefit from being 20 minutes from downtown Austin.
While in Round Rock, you can stay near the Outlet Mall, Dell Diamond, and Old Settlers Park; so there's something for everyone. Shop at Round Rock Premium Outlets, and spend the afternoon fishing or sunbathing at Lake Travis. With downtown Austin just down I-35, the Texas State Capitol, museums and unique restaurants are a great day trip.
We want you to enjoy your stay and encourage you to stay active and relax with a 24-hour Fitness Center, an indoor pool and a whirlpool. Enjoy your favorite dishes at the Red Rock Cafe and enjoy Happy Hour in the bar. We look forward to welcoming you!
The doors to the Round Rock Sports Center are now open. The 82,800 square foot sports center features 6 basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, and 9 multi-purpose rooms.
Round Rock, TX is home to Dell's headquarters. Only minutes away from The Holiday Inn Round Rock.


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FCC favorably views Verizon, T-Mobile deal
By Cecilia Kang
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Verizon Wireless' spectrum deal with T-Mobile is being viewed favorably by federal regulators, increasing Verizon's chances of getting a separate deal with cable firms approved, according to people familiar with the thinking of government officials.
Verizon Wireless said Monday that it would swap wireless airwaves with T-Mobile, effectively allowing T-Mobile to significantly boost capacity on its high-speed Internet network, particularly in the Northeast United States.
T-Mobile will gain spectrum covering 60 million people in exchange for cash, and spectrum said it will hand over to Verizon Wireless spectrum that covers about 22 million people. Analysts put the value of the spectrum T-Mobile is buying from Verizon at about $260 million.
"This deal means that (T-Mobile) will have a better spectrum portfolio overall, and this may increase its ability to get access to key devices in particular in a market where upgrade fees are rising," said Craig Moffett, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein.
Verizon Wireless' announcement is tied to the wireless giant's $3.6 billion bid to buy airwaves from cable giants Comcast, Cox, Time Warner and Bright House. That deal has drawn criticism for its potential to expand the lead of Verizon Wireless, already the nation's biggest wireless carrier, over its competitors. A cross-marketing arrangement between Verizon Wireless and cable firms has also drawn antitrust scrutiny. Officials have expressed concern that Verizon Communications' competing FiOs Internet and television service may be neglected, leaving consumers with fewer choices.
Over the past two weeks, Federal Communications Commission officials have met with Verizon Wireless officials, expressing concern that the company's deal with cable companies would give Verizon too much dominance in the wireless market. The company's spectrum holdings would be far richer than other wireless carriers and make it difficult for competitors such as T-Mobile to compete. T-Mobile had been a vocal critic of Verizon's deal with cable firms.
Verizon appeared to be working aggressively to appease concerns raised by regulators, and a person familiar with the FCC's thinking said the move was a significant milestone in the regulatory review.
"The announcement is significant and unprecedented," said the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the review is private.
The spectrum deal between Verizon and cable firms could be decided by Aug. 7 or shortly after, a soft deadline the FCC has set for the completion of its review, the person said.
Verizon's marketing deal with cable firms continues to draw concern. The Justice Department is leading an investigation of that portion of the spectrum deal and may decide to only approve the spectrum purchase if the companies agree to scale back their marketing arrangement, people familiar with the reviews said.
Cecilia Kang Cecilia Kang worked for The Washington Post's financial desk. She left The Post in October 2015.
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Whew! The Class of 2017 definitely didn't disappoint when it came to being incredibly kind and wonderful. Most photogs share their "Best Of" photos at the end of each year, but I had too many favorites over the beginning of January & February to just stop at the end of the year.
I feel like my heart is going to burst when I think of all the awesome seniors I got to have in front of my camera this year. From having the biggest Merry Dream Team to date, full of some of the funniest and gorgeous girls to getting to photograph seniors from all along the Hi-Line and some other Montana cities, this was definitely a memorable year. Some highlights were getting to: photograph two of my senior models on the beautiful Seeley Lake, being followed by goats and almost ran over by thirty pigs, literally dropping one of my seniors in a sunflower patch, rocking out every possible dance move, waking up really early on a summer morning for killer light, seeing some of the most phenomenal Montana sunsets, being chased out of the shoot by scary thunderstorms, being able to offer the Senior Experience and getting to work with some of my favorite vendors & artists, to shooting at the fair, to losing eyelashes, shoes and lens caps, "Taters Gonna Tate", watching and listening to some incredible performers, and watching some insane athletes, creating the illusion of warmth in 20 degrees, being licked by a horse, laughing harder than I ever have in my life, being drenched in a crazy snow storm, literally having to reschedule because the wind was pushing us across the field, being attacked by red ants, being honked at and cheered at by people passing by, learning how to dab (is that how you spell it?!), going on my first ever snowmobile ride, snow angels in -20 degree weather, getting stuck TWICE in one weekend, having prom dress envy, and being able to capture this unforgettable time in all of these seniors' lives. When I say this I do not mean to brag or boast, but I seriously have the best job & I am so grateful for this opportunity to be a part of every single one of your lives!
Thanks to every single one of you for the most wonderful senior season!


This soon changed, thanks to the courage and wisdom of two Pittsburgh patrol officers.
From that small beginning the Fraternal Order of Police began growing steadily. In 1917, the idea of a National Organization of police officers came about. Today, the tradition that was first envisioned over 99 years ago lives on with more than 2,200 local lodges and more than 330,000 members in the United States. The Fraternal Order of Police has become the largest professional police organization in the country. The FOP continues to grow because we have been true to the tradition and continued to build on it. The Fraternal Order of Police are proud professionals working on behalf of law enforcement officers from all ranks.


Otters' Lodge: Beautiful countryside cottage close to beaches and attractions.
Otters' Lodge is a newly refurbished & decorated two-bedroom bungalow tucked away in the beautiful, peaceful Somerset countryside but close to the popular beaches, shops, restaurants and attractions of Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea and Uphill.
Accommodation comprises a double bedroom with double bed and bedside cabinets with touch lamps, chair, wardrobe, cupboard and two wall mirrors. This room also benefits from access to the private courtyard.
The second bedroom has single bed with trundle to accommodate a fourth guest, chest of drawers, wardrobe, wall mirror and touch lamp. Please note that the listed price is for up to three guests. Use of the trundle bed will result in space restrictions inside the room and so there is only a small surcharge applied for a fourth guest.
All beds (including the trundle) benefit from new pocket sprung memory mattresses with Egyptian cotton linen to ensure a comfortable and luxurious night's sleep. Adult guests are also provided with fluffy towelling bathrobes.
The well equipped galley kitchen has a large American style fridge/freezer, electric oven/hob, microwave, toaster and kettle and quality crockery, glassware and crockery. The kitchen is located off the dining area which is furnished with beautiful Jali wood furniture, including a table that seats four guests; and the sitting area with two large luxury sofas, table & lamp, floor rug and FreeView TV equipped with a PS3 (Which can be used as a DVD/Bluray player) and a collection of games. Guests can also use the Firestick to access a variety of TV stations and a Bluetooth portable player to listen to music on your phone or iPad.
The utility room houses a washing machine with ironing board & iron and vacuum cleaner and leads to the fully tiled, modern shower room with WC and waterfall basin. Egyptian cotton hand & bath sheets/towels and bathrobes are provided for our guests.
The private courtyard garden with its beautiful flower border and pots is accessed via the sitting/dining area and double bedroom. Here you can enjoy the comfortable rattan seating with coffee table for three people, with further seating for two people on the Keter bench (which also stores all the cushions). An Outback BBQ is also provided for guests' use to make full use of outdoor living in this beautiful suntrap garden.
Private parking is available for up to two cars at the front of the property. Guests can also make use of the free, secure WiFi. The property benefits from storage heating which will keep you cosy on Winter breaks and window blinds in addition to lined curtains. Otters' Lodge has an information pack to provide you with information on your holiday home and details of places to visit during your stay with us, including the local beaches, restaurants & pubs, family day's out, shopping, restaurants and local leisure/spa centres.
We want our guests to have a relaxing, stress-free stay with us, so if you need anything or have forgotten to bring anything with you, we are always happy to help!
We are mother (Lorrayne) and son (Jake) and we look forward to welcoming you soon to our holiday home, Otters' Lodge. We live in the adjacent building, but fully understand how important it is to leave our guests to fully enjoy their well-earned holiday and to have a relaxed and stress-free stay. But you can be reassured that if you need anything at all, or have forgotten to pack anything, we're here to help! We moved to Somerset from London (where both of us were born - one a lot earlier than the other!) and now consider beautiful Somerset and its friendly people as our home and family; we hope that you will come to feel this way about your holiday home.
Otters' Lodge is in a beautiful, peaceful location, surrounded by fields of grazing cows and a short walk or cycle ride in the surrounding area will reveal so many wonderful sights; birds, wildlife and plants. However, we are not at all isolated, being around 5 miles from Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea, Brean and Uphill with their long stretches of beaches, attractions, restaurant and shopping. We are ideally placed to visit attractions further afield in Bristol, Exeter and Bath. The property has been recently decorated and furnished to a very high standard with new, luxury mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets, luxurious bedding and towels. Otters' Lodge is located next to Otters' Holt which provides accommodation for up to 6 guests.
The property used to be farm buildings and many of the beams, stone & brick work still remain. For further pampering, it is a short walk to Rookery Manor's Spa Centre or a short drive or cycle ride to the Webbington Leisure Centre with fully equipped gym, steam room and swimming pool. Wi-Fi is free of charge to our guests.
Fully tiled with waterfall basin and storage unit. Mirrored wall cabinet.
A short drive (3 miles) to the local leisure centre and swimming pool (Centre fees apply). Spa treatments are available at the Spa Centre a short walk away (0.5 miles - Centre fees apply).
Welcome packs to suit your requirements can be arranged in advance for your arrival or during your stay. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
High quality crockery, cutlery and glassware and a range of pans provided.
Seating for four; beautiful Jali dining furniture with placemats and coasters provided.
Private courtyard garden accessed from the dining area and double bedroom. Rattan furniture & cushions and a BBQ are provided for guests' use.
We want you to enjoy a relaxing and stress-free stay at Otters' Lodge and are here if you need any information or help. Equipment for babies/toddlers can be provided subject to availability.
My 2 children and I stayed for 2 nights the property was lovely, clean and well equipped.
Nice location very quiet and safe garden for my two year old granddaughter.to play in.
Comfortable beds, good shower and surprisingly spacious for a two bedroom cottage with a pretty courtyard space as well. Host, Jake, was always on hand and greeted us in the rain with helpful tips and suggestions. I would recommend this place. Thank you Jake from myself and my boys.
Otters' Lodge is located in a peaceful countryside setting, surrounded by fields where you will see the local cows grazing and even one or two newborn calves! We are around five miles away from the shops, attractions and beaches of Weston-super-Mare (including the Grand Pier), the Victorian seaside town of Burnham-on Sea, the yachting/sailing club at Uphill and the seaside attractions at Brean.
Ideally located just off the motorway for those wishing to explore further afield and visit Cheddar Gorge, Wells Cathedral, Wookey Hole Caves or the sights and sounds of Bristol or Bath.
Surrounded by lush farmlands, you can relax and unwind in the peace and quiet, surrounded by farm animals, local birds and wildlife. Cyclists will enjoy exploring the countryside routes, whilst the more active can choose to visit the nearby pool & leisure centre (3 miles) or why not treat yourself at Rookery Manor's Spa Centre (0.5 miles) with a well-earned pampering session!
Otters' Lodge also has an information pack which provides our guests with details of many local (and further afield) attractions, restaurants, and fun days out.
Located amid lush farmlands, you can relax and unwind in the peace and quiet, surrounded by farm animals, local birds and wildlife. Cyclists will enjoy exploring the countryside routes, whilst the more active can choose to visit the nearby pool & leisure centre (3 miles) or why not treat yourself at Rookery Manor's Spa Centre (0.5 miles) with a well-earned pampering session!
Our local pub/restaurants is just a 5 minute drive away and the shops and restaurants (including Burger King and McDonalds) at the Service Stations are around 15 minute walk away.
Rates may be subject to change until booking is confirmed.


Paarl Local Artists of any discipline, including performance art. Also enjoy Arts & Culture articles from some of South Africa's top magazine publications.
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When people think of jobs connected with Sussex Healthcare, they immediately think about nurses, doctors, and the like. Though Sussex Healthcare is always on the lookout for medical professionals, Sussex is also in need of employees for other jobs, too.
One of the main jobs offered by Sussex Healthcare is janitorial. Janitors are always needed, especially with the new editions added on the property. There are now approximately 15 different houses, and each establishment houses approximately 20 residents.
While working for Sussex, janitors are responsible for throwing away garbage throughout the facility, vacuuming rooms and other areas, mopping floors, keeping both the inside and outside of the facility clean, and several other jobs. At any given time, there are at least seven janitors working. However, one of the great things about this job is that it requires a 24-hour staff.
Janitors working for Sussex Healthcare get to choose their hours based on seniority. This is a great benefit since this senior living home hires at least four new janitors each month. Janitors also have the ability to work full-time or part-time.
Every janitor working for Sussex receives a full benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, low copays, free consultations, and much more. Included in this package is also a 401K account that is matched every month, as well as a life insurance policy worth well over $60,000.
Shiraz Boghani is president of Sussex Healthcare. Shiraz has created several different hotel chains that exist throughout the world. He is also on several different boards where he helps manage finances and employment.
In addition to providing medical services to the disabled, Sussex Healthcare specializes in keeping patients and their family members closely connected. Sussex makes family members of patients make a strong commitment to come see their loved ones. Patients are also allowed to have a family member stay overnight certain days of the month.
\Gregory Aziz has set his records in the National Steel Car ever since he took the leadership of the firm at about 15 years ago. He has made the company excel in many areas ranging from the production to the quality of their services to the clients. National Steel Car is a worldwide distributor that operates in the field of railroad and freight car manufacturing. The organization has increased the workers through the efforts of the CEO Gregory J Aziz. The firm has ventured globally as its principal competitive tactics. This strategy makes the company overcome the various external environment constraints that have affected its operations. Nonetheless, the company has beaten the odds over a few years as its business appears to expand and has been opening services in new locations since Gregory Aziz took the leadership of the company in 1994.
Gregory Aziz is a professional expert in the arena of economics from University of Western Ontario. Aziz place of birth is London, and he assisted the family business called Affiliated Foods to gained recognition across the globe through his great ideas in the field of management. He made the company known as the leading in the importation of the fresh produce in Europe. Furthermore, Aziz acquired new means of handling the operations in the firm by adopting the better measures of marketing products in parts of the Canada and United States.
The principal strength of this company is its robust brand image that has built on the side of the clients. It supplies the quality products to its clients in North America. The brand image of the National Steel car perfectly signifies the quality of services the firm offers and that consistently increases consumer's loyalty. Additionally, its brand is useful in creating a secure emotional connection between its customers and its services as well as the online booking services itself. This makes both employees and consumers motivated and proud being associated with the company. Furthermore, it creates a competitive brand loyalty as well as well as a competitive advantage. The second company's strength put in place at the National Steel car by Gregory J Aziz is its value-based appraising approach which helps it maximize income. Principally, the degree in which National Steel Car formulates its services helps define the highest standards of the services they are offering in the market. It is currently ruling the market in North America through the distribution of the railroad materials and freight car manufacturing.


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