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["finance and economics" (Blog,Micro-blogComprehensive report])Securities Times news, May 25th, ?Shenzhen CityLandThe reform of the management system of integrated and pilot ?will be officially launched. The land reform highlights are the innovation of property right system, including reform of system of land property right and land development two times by mechanism innovation, adjusting control means surrounding the land use control system reform and land reform of the system of paid use of two key.In actual operation, reform task of eight key, including perfecting inherent land property right system, deepen land market allocation of resources, innovation of land assets, land capital operation mechanism innovation of two development mechanism, strict lower protection and establish compensation mechanism, strengthening the land control and supervision, promoting the regional coordinated cooperation, strengthen land legislation.During the implementation phase, Shenzhen land management system reform through the recent plans (2011 ~2015 years) and long-term plans (2016 ~2020), divided into two step push.Reportedly, Shenzhen the land reform of the housing of small property right impact. At present, small property right is the emphasis and difficulty of the original rural land rights how to achieve, namely Shenzhen is built in great quantities in the homestead on the collective property rights, how to realize the rights and interests. On this problem, Shenzhen plans to conform with the policy basis, establish and perfect the relevant policy system, advance rural land tenure in the original pilot practice, strengthen the rural land property right system innovation. For example, the original rural land ?in the situation, according to the transformation of right?; in ?room ground syncretic? system, exploring the real estate rights under the condition of separating management system, exploration land entitlements, pricing shares such compensation mode crack problem, right.As of the end of 2011, Shenzhen small property room illegal buildings to 379400 buildings, construction area of 405000000 square meters, is in Shenzhen City, a total construction area of 49.27%. Shenzhen well-known real estate analyst half to think, how to set the standard of right, the property rights of small impact, too narrow to cause many unhappy, too wide is encouraged to go. The plan mentioned that ?according to situation, according to transform? path right there, says the government will respect the status quo.During the land use right transfer mode, Shenzhen will study and explore the limitsHouse pricesOver land, not setting conditions for listing in a variety of ways. A real estate industry sources said, ?that is to say to want to explore in addition to Dr. shoot up the new assignment, this is the two time land development may provide new.?In addition, Shenzhen will be comprehensive utilization planning, land, property, finance, tax, financial and other means to achieve this goal. In planning for the control, the district government, community, land rights, development units and different subjects of interests may be related planning, participate in together. Revenue sharing, to land two times the development of value-added benefits, through the series of control mode, clear appreciation income attribution, and fair distribution.

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Florida Creationism: Changing of the Guard

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Things just won?t be the same in Florida. First we reported that one of that state?s most dependable creationists won?t be back in the legislature next year because of term limits (see Stephen Wise: On the Way Out).

Then, although we didn?t write about it, Wise and another creationist champion, Orlando Senator Gary Siplin, the first convicted felon to serve in the Florida Legislature, have been recently implicated in a scandal regarding their use of a shadow program at Florida A&M University to pass through funds to non-profits the senators are affiliated with.

We don?t yet know if Siplin will be back next year. Recall that it was Siplin whose School Prayer Bill was recently passed. He and Wise have long been dependable allies of our favorite Florida legislator, Ronda Storms, the creationist queen of the Florida Senate back in 2008. It?s in her honor that our jolly logo adorns this post (see: Buffoon Award Winner ? Ronda Storms). To remind you of Ronda?s glory days four years ago, see Her Most Rapturous Moment.

We have constantly marveled at the incredibly wide-ranging intellectual versatility of our old creationist friend. Ronda is not only a major force in The Controversy between evolution and creationism, she also plays an active role in controversies about Prayer in Florida Schools, and also Naked School Boys, and also the Dewey Decimal System, and also religious license plates, and also serving alcohol at private museum events, and also gambling at Indian casinos.

We know this will break your heart, dear reader, but Rapturous Ronda won?t be back in the Florida Senate next year. In the Palm Beach Post we read Sen. Storms quits race, seeks property appraiser seat. Here are some excerpts, with bold font added by us:

State Sen. Ronda Storms, R-Valrico, is dropping her reelection bid and instead will run against embattled Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Rob Turner.

Oh no! What shall we do without Ronda? The story continues:

Storms, a former Hillsborough County commissioner, had two years left before she was term-limited out of the Senate. But she said Friday that a porn scandal surrounding Turner prompted her to abandon the legislature and instead try to oust her fellow Republican.

A porn scandal? Involving a Republican? How could that be? According to this Tampa Tribune story, Turner?s troubles mount:

Days after the Hillsborough County property appraiser admitted he traded lurid emails and text messages with a subordinate, two well-known politicians announced they will vie for his job. ? Once a shoo-in for re-election to a fifth term, Turner?s support within his party crumbled after he confirmed Monday that he exchanged explicit text messages and emails with Carolyn Filippone, his former girlfriend and human resources manager.

Egad! How could a Republican do such a thing? They quote Rapturous Ronda:

?I am unfortunately under the belief that the current property appraiser has embarrassed himself, embarrassed the office and embarrassed the party,? Storms said. ?I am going to run to restore professionalism and integrity and accountability to the property appraiser?s office.?

Noble sentiments! Let?s get back to the Palm Beach Post. They say:

Turner, Hillsborough?s property appraiser for 16 years, this week fired his human resources director, Caroline Filippone, after fighting a sexual discrimination complaint she filed with U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2010. The complaint, which alleged he sent her dozens of pornographic emails from 2007 to 2009 after a personal relationship between the two ended, was dismissed by the commission in April, which frees Filippone to sue Turner.

Great scandal. Too bad it doesn?t involve creationism. But what will become of Ronda?s Senate seat? The Post says:

Shortly after her announcement Friday, former Senate President Tom Lee, a Brandon Republican seen as a moderate, announced he would run for her east Hillsborough Senate seat. Storms said other possible candidates were state Reps. Rachel Burgin, R-Riverview, and Shawn Harrison, R-Tampa.

It doesn?t matter, really. Without Ronda, things just won?t be the same. Meanwhile far worse things are happening in Florida. There?s no news on it lately, but don?t forget about the Florida Theocracy Amendment which will be on the ballot in November. That?s potentially far bigger than some goofball creationism bill.

Anyway, this year?s legislative session is over, and now Ronda is gone. So is Stephen Wise, and maybe Siplin will be going too. Things just won?t be the same in Florida, but there?s one thing of which we have no doubt ? The Controversy between evolution and creationism will continue.

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Katy Perry's 'Part of Me' Shows Singer At Her Most 'Vulnerable'

'I think it's important ... for people to not think people in my position are perfect,' Perry tells MTV News.
By Christina Garibaldi


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Katy Perry is not looking to hold anything back when she releases her 3-D concert movie, "Part of Me," in July. Shot throughout 2011, the film takes fans backstage on her California Dreams Tour, into the studio with the singer and on set for her videos, giving audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the hard work involved in being a pop star.

Yet, with so many moments captured for this movie, Perry admits it's hard to narrow down the one scene that all fans will be talking about.

"There's lots of moments," Perry told MTV News at the Pepsi Fleet Week Katy Perry "Part of Me" Concert. "I love making music videos and I like them to be jam-packed visually, and I want there to not be a dull moment in this film. There's really high-energy moments. Of course, there's the concert. If some people didn't see the show — which a lot of people haven't seen the show because really I've done 124 shows — but a lot of people couldn't get a ticket or they just couldn't make it out that night, so I cut together the best of the show."

But there is much more to this film than the dazzling onstage performances. The singer is out to show all her Katy Cats the real Katy Perry. The film delves into Perry's struggle with making it as a singer, her strict Christian upbringing and, of course, her much publicized divorce from Russell Brand.

"There's a lot of background of how I got to where I am, but such a huge emotional palette in the movie, and it's going to be really exciting," Perry said. "It's the most intimate I've ever been. I mean that in a non-sexual way ... I mean it in a vulnerable way. And so I'm not scared of it because I think it's important for me, and important these days, for people to not think people in my position are perfect and that if they want to achieve this type of dream or achieve a goal that they have to be flawless, they don't."

And Perry admits she is far from flawless in this film, revealing to her fans that even though she may be one of the biggest pop stars in the world, she is still just a normal girl.

"What you see in the movie is all the mechanics of the operation," Perry said. "And there's a lot of me bloated, with zits, fat, not shaded, not carved, not snatched, just normal."

The "Katy Perry: Part of Me" concert film hits theaters July 5.

Are you excited for Katy Perry's 3-D flick? Let us know in the comments.

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Endo Health Solutions Inc. to Present at ... - Health and Fitness

/PRNewswire/ ??Endo Health Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: ENDP) today announced that Julie McHugh, chief operating officer, will present a corporate overview at the Jefferies 2012 Global Healthcare Conference on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. ET.? The conference will be held in New York City.

A live webcast and audio archive of the presentation will be available on the company?s website at http://www.endo.com/.? Click on Investor Relations, and then the link to the Event and Presentation.? Participants should allow approximately five to ten minutes prior to the presentation?s start time to visit the site and download any streaming media software needed to listen to the Internet webcast.

About Endo

Endo Health Solutions Inc. (Endo) is a US-based diversified healthcare company that is redefining healthcare value by finding solutions for the unmet needs of patients along care pathways for pain management, pelvic health, urology, endocrinology and oncology. Through our operating companies: AMS, Endo Pharmaceuticals, HealthTronics and Qualitest, Endo is dedicated to improving care through a combination of branded products, generics, devices, technology and services that creates maximum value for patients, providers and payers alike. Learn more at www.endo.com.

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Regardless if you are alert to this you arent, a person previously play a role inside the Foreign exchange. Be simple fact that you might have profit your bank account makes you a trader in foreign currency, specially in the US Dollar. By keeping $ $ $ $, you might have chosen to not hold the currencies regarding some other countries. Your buying involving futures, bonds and other purchases, along with cash lodged with your bank account, stand for investments that will depend intensely around the ethics of the valuation on their own denominated currency ?the People Dollar. Because of the changing value of america Greenback and also the ensuing imbalances as a swap charges, your investments may possibly change in worth, affecting your overall fiscal status. With this in mind, it must be no real surprise that numerous buyers have got benefit from the fluctuation in return Charges, with all the volatility in the Forex market in order to improve their funds.

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How To Choose The Painting For You

Picking out a new painting or piece of framed art for the home is a delicate process. And more often than not we have to match an established d?cor, which can at time be a nightmare. Even if you?re not overly concerning with matching d?cor, finding a new piece of art to fill a blank space can be a difficult task. Here?s some things to consider that will help you choose a painting you can enjoy on a daily basis.

Style

The first thing to consider when choosing framed art is the style you enjoy most (or think would fit the best). There are a variety of options and time periods to choose from, so take some time to do a little research. It will also help greatly to take a stroll down to the nearest museum or art gallery to see some different styles in person. If this isn?t possible the internet should make a decent substitute however.

Original or Duplicate

This will dramatically affect the price. Duplicates are great for filling the hole in your d?cor or just adding a little personality to a room. Originals tend to be much more expensive and are for display purposes, meaning it?ll be a prominent piece of your d?cor and home.

Source

The next determination to make is how you?re going to secure the new painting. There are several different means, and all should be explored. Here are some of the options:

There is a plethora of online retailers who specialize in framed art. They can provide hundreds of different sizes, styles, and types. Often times there are also reviews to help you make a final decision on a piece.

Every community seems to have a local painter. Depending upon your relationship with them, their quality of work, and their schedule you may want to consider them for your next painting. They can personalize the painting, and it adds sentimental value when you know the artist.

Depending upon how much you want to invest and your level of interest you might choose to purchase from a gallery. These often have prominent art and are a great source for new and emerging artists.

Size

Size is a huge consideration as well when choosing new paintings for the home. Make sure you get a piece of framed art that will fill the space you have while leaving space between it and other framed art. You don?t want your home to take on a cluttered look, but you don?t want it looking sparse either.

Emotional Connection

Great art is what inspires us personally. You should look for a painting that has some sort of emotional connection for you. Even if no one else appreciates the artwork, it can be more important that you enjoy it yourself. Because at the end of the day it will be in your home.

Choosing a painting for the home is never an easy task. While hunting for that next great piece of framed art keep in mind the style, source, emotional connection and size and you should be able to find a piece that fits.

How To Do Things Bio: Edward Stuart is an interior design aficionado, and follows all things design and fashion. He is an online publisher for the framed artwork expert framedart.com and blogs on the topics of interior design, home decor, fashion tips, and framed art.

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New process would make anti-malarial drug less costly

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Scientists are reporting development of a new, higher-yield, two-step, less costly process that may ease supply problems and zigzagging prices for the raw material essential for making the mainstay drug for malaria. That disease sickens 300-500 million people annually and kills more than 1 million. The report on the process, which uses readily available substances and could be easily implemented by drug companies, appears in ACS' journal Organic Process Research & Development.

David Teager and Rodger Stringham of the Clinton Health Access Initiative explain that artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) is the most effective treatment for malaria, a parasitic infection that is transferred to humans from the bite of an infected mosquito. Artemisinin, which is used to produce the key ingredient in ACT, comes from Artemisia annua, a medicinal plant grown in China. In recent years, the price for artemisinin has undergone huge market fluctuations, ranging from about $180 to $410 per pound, due to weather conditions and the demand for ACT. Keeping costs down is important because most cases of malaria occur in developing areas in the tropics and subtropics. The researchers reasoned that one way to help stabilize prices would be to improve the current ACT manufacturing process, which consistently yields less of the ingredient than expected. That improvement would reduce the amount of Artemisia annua needed to make ACT.

The new process is much simpler and generates less potentially hazardous waste than the current method. It also reduced the amount of artemisinin required to make ACT, which makes the process less costly. A "semisynthetic" version of artemisinin also worked well as a starting material in the new method. "We are in the process of sharing this procedure with manufacturing partners in our global fight to combat malaria," say the researchers.

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The authors acknowledge funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, DFID (the Department for International Development) and other Clinton Health Access Initiative donors.

The American Chemical Society is a nonprofit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress. With more than 164,000 members, ACS is the world's largest scientific society and a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Its main offices are in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio.

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Contact: Michael Bernstein
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202-872-6042
American Chemical Society

Scientists are reporting development of a new, higher-yield, two-step, less costly process that may ease supply problems and zigzagging prices for the raw material essential for making the mainstay drug for malaria. That disease sickens 300-500 million people annually and kills more than 1 million. The report on the process, which uses readily available substances and could be easily implemented by drug companies, appears in ACS' journal Organic Process Research & Development.

David Teager and Rodger Stringham of the Clinton Health Access Initiative explain that artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) is the most effective treatment for malaria, a parasitic infection that is transferred to humans from the bite of an infected mosquito. Artemisinin, which is used to produce the key ingredient in ACT, comes from Artemisia annua, a medicinal plant grown in China. In recent years, the price for artemisinin has undergone huge market fluctuations, ranging from about $180 to $410 per pound, due to weather conditions and the demand for ACT. Keeping costs down is important because most cases of malaria occur in developing areas in the tropics and subtropics. The researchers reasoned that one way to help stabilize prices would be to improve the current ACT manufacturing process, which consistently yields less of the ingredient than expected. That improvement would reduce the amount of Artemisia annua needed to make ACT.

The new process is much simpler and generates less potentially hazardous waste than the current method. It also reduced the amount of artemisinin required to make ACT, which makes the process less costly. A "semisynthetic" version of artemisinin also worked well as a starting material in the new method. "We are in the process of sharing this procedure with manufacturing partners in our global fight to combat malaria," say the researchers.

###

The authors acknowledge funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, DFID (the Department for International Development) and other Clinton Health Access Initiative donors.

The American Chemical Society is a nonprofit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress. With more than 164,000 members, ACS is the world's largest scientific society and a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Its main offices are in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio.

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pest management - Pest Management Tips: Infestation Signs to ...

Springtime is here and that means many pests will start crawling out of there winter hiding spots around your home. Good news is that many people are also in spring cleaning mode, and that is the perfect time to take care of those pests.

You can practice proactive pest management when you go about your spring cleaning by keeping an eye out for signs of infestations. You should get in contact with a pest control service if you detect any of these pest infestation signs for a more thorough home inspection.

Areas of the Home to Inspect for Pests

Though you should pay close attention when cleaning your home for any sign of a pest infestation, there are certain areas of your home that are particularly attractive to them. Here are the rooms to perform an extra-thorough examination in:

Kitchen. Dirty dishes, hidden crumbs and stored food items are food sources for a bunch of pests including ants, rodents, meal moths, and other common pantry invaders.

Bedrooms. This is a common site for infestations, especially for bed bugs.

Storage spaces. Storage areas including closets, attics, crawl spaces, basements, and garages are perfect hiding and nesting places for pests.

Common Signs of a Pest Infestation

Here are some common pest infestation red flags to keep an eye out for:

Gnawed food packaging. If your food packaging has been torn, scratched or shredded, that could indicate that pests have been there. Throw away food that has been tampered with and get in contact with a pest control service. Then make sure to transfer clean pantry goods into airtight glass or plastic containers to prevent further infestations.

Droppings. Pests are very clever at hiding, which means that their droppings will also appear in out-of-the-way places. Make sure when you are cleaning to get into all the nooks and crannies and keep an eye out for rodent pellets, urine stains and other signs of pest droppings which mean there are invaders around. Upon finding pest excrement, call a pest management professional to handle the cleanup as the droppings can transmit diseases, such as the Hanta virus.

Nesting materials. Bits of shredded paper, fabric, or insulation are signs that rodents or larger pests have been nesting in your home.

Unusual holes or sawdust piles. Small piles of sawdust, powdery residue near woodwork in your home, loose trim, sagging floors, mud tubes, and blistered or wavy wood may indicate that your home is being attacked by wood-destroying insects, such as carpenter ants. If you find this, call a pest control service immediately because these invaders can be causing structural damage to your home.

Dried blood flecks. Bed bugs thrive on the blood of their victims and leave feces around that look like tiny blood spots. If you see these small, brown flecks on your bedding, walls or furniture, especially in your bedroom, consider getting in contact with a pest management firm to come inspect your home for bed bugs.

Wings or carcasses. Though it's normal to find the occasional insect carcass or wings around your home, if you find them in multiple locations while cleaning, or a large concentration of them in a particular area of your home, you may have an infestation on your hands.

The best thing to do if you encounter signs of an infestation is to have a pest control service inspect your home to correctly identify the pest. Pest management professionals can then recommend the most effective course of action.

Visit our website to read more about how to incorporate pest management practices into your spring cleaning chores, including signs to watch out for of a pest infestation. www.EdenPest.com is a full-service integrated pest management company that serves both commercial and residential customers in Western Washington and Oregon.

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In Joplin, a senior year to remember after tornado

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) ? It was a label they sought both to embrace and avoid, a refrain overheard in whispers or uttered bluntly at soccer games, summer camps and national academic competitions: Here come the tornado kids from Joplin.

For the 428 members of Joplin High School's Class of 2012, Monday night's graduation? featuring a commencement speech by President Barack Obama ?caps a senior year marked by tragedy, turmoil and perseverance.

The president will visit southwest Missouri the day before the one-year anniversary of the country's deadliest single tornado in six decades. The May 22, 2011, twister killed 161 people, injured hundreds more and destroyed thousands of buildings, including Joplin High. Five other Joplin schools were also destroyed, with four more among the damaged structures.

The twister arrived hours after last year's high school graduation, forever defining the Joplin High Class of 2011 and their younger classmates as well.

"They had to grow up the night of the storm," Joplin High principal Kerry Sachetta said. "They saw things they never should have had to see."

School officials vowed to return to class on time. They turned a vacant big-box retail store at the city's only mall into a temporary Joplin High for juniors and seniors, with freshmen and 10th-graders at another location across town. A middle school relocated to an industrial park warehouse.

Despite the less-than-ideal location, Joplin students embraced their return to a school they saw as a refuge, a safe haven in a town otherwise gone awry, said Joplin High English teacher Brenda White.

"Those kids who lost something needed normalcy," she said. "And there was no real place to go. But school is a normal place."

The Joplin tornado helped tighten bonds, diminish cliques, elevate school spirit and strengthen community ties, students and teachers said. Fights and other disciplinary violations declined dramatically.

"Once we had been through (everything) this last year, people just weren't interested in a lot of the general high school nonsense," said graduating senior Derek Carter, who will attend the University of Alabama in the fall. "Everyone realized that the carefree nature of high school that we always had, it just doesn't fit as well anymore."

Carter and his classmates have been feted by celebrities, from American Idol winner David Cook's performance at the homecoming dance to pop star Katy Perry's welcome message for prom.

With few textbooks to salvage from the rubble, the school overhauled its approach to teaching and embraced a technology-first approach, thanks to an estimated donation of $1 million from the United Arab Emirates government that helped equip each Joplin high school student with a laptop computer.

The transition wasn't entirely smooth, White said.

"I have never worked so hard in my life at any job as I have this year," she said. "Everything was brand new. There were no books. You had to get your own lessons. You had to get the kids up to speed. You had to get up to speed. You had to learn (computer) programs and how to structure the information."

On Tuesday, the Joplin school system will symbolically break ground at three new schools being built to replace those lost last year, including a new high school expected to open in 2014. Construction will be financed in part by a $62 million bond issued approved by Joplin voters in April.

Graduating senior Siri Ancha, who plans to study medicine in a combined six-year degree program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, used to think she would leave Joplin behind once college beckoned. Ancha now realizes that she's inextricably linked to her hometown.

"For the longest time, I thought I had to go to college some place far away, I had to leave this place," she said. "But I'm glad I'm only going to be three hours away now. Because being a part of this town has meant so much to me, especially this year. Not just because of the tornado. Joplin is a great community. I definitely have the Joplin pride now."

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Alan Scher Zagier can be reached at on Twitter at http://twitter.com/azagier .

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