Novel study using new technologies outlines importance of California condor social groups

[unable to retrieve full-text content]The intricate social hierarchy of the California condor, an endangered species, is something that could not be studied until recently due to the severe reduction of this population in the wild. The first formal study on this species, based on remote video observation of reintroduced populations, indicates that the species has a complex system of interactions based on dominance.

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China GDP growth slows to 7.5%

China GDP slowed to 7.5% in the second quarter.

HONG KONG (CNNMoney)

Gross domestic product grew 7.5% over the previous year during the second quarter, the National Bureau of Statistics reported Monday. That performance matches the government's target and the consensus estimate from private forecasters. First quarter 2013 growth was 7.7%.

Initial market reaction in Asia was muted, with most indexes in positive territory following the release.

GDP is closely watched in China as it provides the most complete portrait of the world's second largest economy, and government officials use it as a benchmark to gauge performance.

China has averaged growth of around 10% a year in the past three decades, propelling it up the list of biggest economies, generating wealth for its growing middle class and boosting global trade.

But many economists now say that China's economy relies too heavily on investment, a trend that has distorted the country's housing market and placed great emphasis on exports over consumption. In addition, the rules governing the country's equity markets make raising capital difficult for some businesses.

And state-owned enterprises, which dominate entire sectors of China's economy, are too frequently the recipients of favorable loans and treatment from the government.

Related story: Economic slowdown tests China's leaders

China's current leadership is attempting to execute a series of structural economic changes that will help address these challenges and move the country to a more sustainable growth model.

The path forward, most analysts agree, requires China to move toward an economy in which consumption drives growth.

President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang are by all accounts determined to proceed with the reforms, even if it means tolerating slower growth for now.

Inflation, a problem in 2012, has been tame so far this year.

Related story: Pin the tail on China's growth target

The key question of the moment is just how much the economy can slow before the government intervenes in a bid to support growth.

Wei Yao, an economist at Societe Generale, said Monday that the GDP data is unlikely to draw new stimulus measures from Beijing.

"Signs of any meaningful recovery in China's domestic demand remained limited, but the degree of deceleration is probably still acceptable to the new leadership," Yao said.

Many analysts are not optimistic that economic expansion will regain momentum over the coming months.

Economists at Japan-based bank Nomura, for example, said before the GDP release that there is a 30% chance that growth will fall below 7% in the second half of the year.

First Published: July 14, 2013: 10:37 PM ET

Source: http://money.cnn.com/2013/07/14/news/economy/china-gdp/index.html?section=money_latest

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DOMA Ruling May Alter Campaign Finance Laws | WebProNews

On June 26, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in the high-profile case U.S. v. Windsor, overturning the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). While the long-term ramifications of this decision are still being sifted through, and will not likely become apparent until people start claiming benefits and other things they are now entitled to, one surprising effect has surfaced. The repeal of DOMA will have an effect on campaign finance.

Earlier this year, members of one firm, Caplin & Drysdale?s Political Law Group, filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the DOMA case for a bipartisan group of former Federal Election Commission officials. Trevor Potter, who leads the firm?s Political Law Group and signed the Amicus Brief as a former FEC Chair, remarked:

?This is a landmark moment for the rights of all Americans, and we congratulate Edith Windsor and marriage-equality advocates on their Supreme Court victory. Presumably, the Federal Election Commission will now interpret the word ?spouse? to include all legally married couples where it appears in federal campaign finance law. This would end DOMA?s discriminatory impact in this area.?

As the Amicus Brief filed by Caplin & Drysdale noted, DOMA legally barred married gays and lesbians from political expression and association opportunities afforded to other married citizens. Specifically, while still in effect, DOMA had two main effects on the rights of gay couples regarding campaign finance. One was that married gay and lesbian candidates who ran for federal office could not fund their campaigns using personal resources that were available to other married candidates. This was important to same-sex political candidates, since over 40% of the 3,061 congressional candidates during the 2012 election cycle relied on personal resources to fund their campaigns.

But also, individuals in same-sex marriages could not attend certain political meetings or interact with certain political groups that were open to other married citizens, simply because they were not recognized legally as ?married?.

The repeal of DOMA changed that. We will see how that trickles down into an actual election cycle, and whether it has any noticeable effect, as the upcoming races draw nearer

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Mayor Gray Should Embrace Economic Development that Brings Living Wages: http://...

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Choose Your Own Adventure At Disrupt SF Startup Alley

Startup Alley is part wild west, part farmer’s market. But it’s all about startups. You’ll love it. It’s a three-day exhibition. The first two days will see web companies take over The Concourse at San Francisco Design Center. Then, on the last day, September 11, hardware-oriented companies get their turn in the spotlight, creating a very unique science fair vibe. Like in years past, there will also be sections dedicated to startups from around the world. In the past we?ve had country pavilions populated by startups from Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Korea, and Mexico. This all happens while speakers and startups take the stage at the other end of the Concourse. Not interested in hearing Marc Benioff talking about killing software? Pursue the hundreds of startups in the Alley and come back for Marissa Mayer’s talk about rebuilding Yahoo. Startup Alley companies also get the chance to present on the Disrupt stage in front of our esteemed judges. On Monday and Tuesday, attendees can vote for their favorite Startup Alley company, which will then have the chance to take the stage as part of that day?s Battlefield contestants. If chosen, that company will be eligible to compete in the Battlefield Finals for the $50,000 grand prize and the privilege of taking home the Disrupt Cup. Spots are still open to exhibit for Startup Alley and Hardware Alley. Exhibitors get a cocktail table along with power and Internet access, but there are some criteria to keep in mind before applying — startups wanting to participate in Startup Alley must be less than 2 years old and must have raised less than $2.5 million in funding. More info is here. Needless to say, we’re pretty proud of the startups showing their wares in Startup and Hardware Alley. While some amazing startups launch on the Disrupt stage, a bevy of interesting startups will vie for attention elsewhere in the building. Sound like fun? It really is, and you dear reader have the option of attending or exhibiting.

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Pellegrini's Man City loses SAfrican tour opener

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updated 6:20 p.m. ET July 14, 2013

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -New coach Manuel Pellegrini will need a little more time to mold Manchester City into a Premier League title challenger after it lost 2-0 to Supersport United to open its pre-season tour of South Africa on Sunday.

Senegalese striker Mame Niang and South African international Kermit Erasmus scored second-half goals for Supersport at Loftus Versfeld to beat a City team clearly in pre-season mode and far from top gear.

Edin Dzeko and James Milner went closest to scoring for City, while Pellegrini fielded completely different lineups in each half. Brazil midfielder Fernandinho started for City in a subdued debut alongside young Spanish midfielder Denis Suarez. Both made way in the wholesale changes for the second 45.

Niang rose between defenders Joleon Lescott and Matja Nastasic to head past reserve goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon for the opener in the 56th minute. Erasmus ran on to a defense-splitting pass to flick the ball past Pantilimon and into the far right corner for the second in the 82nd.

Dzeko had combined with Samir Nasri to force a double save from Ronwen Williams in the opening 20 minutes and Milner was denied by a combination of substitute `keeper Boalefa Phule - one of Supersport's host of changes - and a diving block by a defender in the 73rd.

Apart from that, City created little and wasn't anywhere near its best form having only started proper pre-season preparations last week, according to Pellegrini.

"I think it's always important to win but it's not the most important thing at the moment," Pellegrini said. "We are very far (from top form). We've just had our first week. When pre-season continues, after three weeks or a month, we will see where we are."

The likes of goalkeeper Joe Hart, captain Vincent Kompany, Fernandinho, Nasri and Dzeko all went off at halftime, with Lescott and Nastasic coming on and Yaya Toure taking over as skipper.

Toure had a speculative long-range shot in the 76th that sailed over the crossbar before he limped off at the very end.

City's players unveiled a shirt dedicated to ailing former South African President Nelson Mandela before kickoff, and the Premier League visitors will play their second game on tour on Thursday to mark the 95th birthday of the anti-apartheid icon.

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Back under Pep's wings

PST: Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of 22-year-old Spain international Thiago Alcantara from Barcelona.

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