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A majority of Canadians may be a little too comfortable with debt ...

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A consumer pays with a credit card at a store July 6, 2010 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

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TORONTO - A new poll suggests that most Canadians are quite comfortable with using debt as a financial strategy ? at a time when debt loads have risen to alarming new highs.

The survey, done for bankruptcy trustees Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, finds nine out of ten respondents would consider borrowing money to cover an unexpected cost.

The poll by Harris/Decima asked respondents how confident they were about being able to raise $2,000 within a month if an unexpected need arose.

While 55 per cent said they were extremely or very confident they could raise the cash, 92 per cent said they'd consider borrowing to come up with some of the cash.

Less than half ? 45 per cent ? said they'd never faced a debt problem.

The poll results come as Canadian debt-to-income ratios sit at a record 152 per cent and top officials issue warnings to start paying down debt before interest rates rise.

The findings suggest consumers have been unmoved by warnings that rates will inevitably rise and that the resulting financial burden could sink some households.

"It's frightening to see that Canadians have become totally blase about debt ? it's becoming their new 'normal' and they're numb to this dangerous trend," says Douglas Hoyes, a bankruptcy trustee with Hoyes, Michalos & Associates Inc.

"For many, the use of debt to not only pay for big ticket items like cars, but also to cover day-to-day living expenses, has become commonplace."

Consumers have taken advantage of ultra low interest rates since the 2008-9 recession to heap on low-cost debt.

The Bank of Canada's key interest rate ? which affects banks' prime rates for loans ? remains on hold at one per cent, where it has been since September 2010. Coming out of the recession, the central bank set the rate as low as 0.25 per cent in an effort to stimulate borrowing and therefore the domestic economy.

However, with rates still low as the central bank tries to buffer against a globally depressed economic backdrop, the Bank of Canada has declared household debt the number one risk to Canada's economy.

The Hoyes, Michalos & Associates poll results suggest the trend toward debt accumulation is continuing as 26 per cent of respondents said their debt level is higher than a year ago.

The survey also found that 70 per cent of respondents said they need immediate help with daily financial matters, including paying down debt (20%), increasing savings (16%), and improving cash flow (13%).

Ted Michalos, a bankruptcy trustee with Hoyes, Michalos & Associates said it appears that Canadians are replacing saving for a rainy day with accessing debt to deal with financial problems.

"Canadians are carrying record levels of debt and yet, surprisingly, 62 per cent of those surveyed are comfortable with their financial situation," Michalos said.

"That is quite a disjoint. It's concerning to see that access to credit and taking on more debt has become an accepted part of financial planning," he added.

One-in-five Canadians surveyed said they believe it would take them two months or longer to come up with $2,000, even if they could borrow. Among those who said they couldn't raise the money within a month, 26 per cent said they couldn't raise the money no matter how much time they were given.

"That's a lot of people who are already at their maximum borrowing capacity," Hoyes said.

The Harris/Decima survey interviewed 1,010 Canadians between Aug. 15 and 23. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

Last month, a report on Canadian debt trends by TransUnion found the average consumer's non-mortgage debt load rose another $192 to $26,221 in the second quarter ? the highest average debt per person it has seen since it began tracking the variable in 2004.

The quarter also marks something of a turning point as the second consecutive quarter in which debt accelerated following more than a year of quarterly declines.

In July, another consumer credit reporting agency, Equifax Canada reported that consumer indebtedness, excluding mortgage debt, grew 3.1 per cent year-over-year in the second quarter, down from 4.4 per cent in the same period of 2011.

The Equifax study also found that high-interest credit card debt fell by 3.8 in the quarter and consumer bankruptcies were down 4.5 per cent from a year earlier. Meanwhile, bank loans and lines of credit showed very moderate growth compared to a year ago.

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Louisiana Tech University researcher wins Governor's Technology Product of the Year award

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RUSTON, La. Dr. Erez Allouche, associate professor of civil engineering and director of the Trenchless Technology Center at Louisiana Tech University, has been honored by the Louisiana Technology Council with the 2012 Louisiana Technology Product of the Year award for his innovative "green" geopolymer concrete technology.

The award was presented to Allouche as part of the Governor's 9th Annual Technology Awards event held in Baton Rouge. The Governor's Technology Awards is designed to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of companies and individuals' innovation and progress over the past year.

"This award is a great honor," says Allouche. "I view it as recognition of the value and commercial potential of the technology by Louisiana's business community, and a strong affirmation that our technology development efforts are on the right track.

"This recognition provides regional and national exposure to our geopolymer technology program, making it easier for us to assure funding agencies in its commercial potential. It also makes potential industry partners and investors aware of the advanced state of development of this technology, creating new opportunities for collaboration and commercialization."

In May, Allouche received the "eWARD" for his geopolymer concrete technology for the Shreveport/Bossier City Northern Louisiana region from the Louisiana Technology Council and the North Louisiana Economic Partnership. He joined eWARD winners from the Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans regions in Baton Rouge to compete for the Governor's Technology Award.

"Dr. Allouche has received strong support for his novel geopolymer research from utility companies, product manufacturers, contractors and government agencies," said Dr. Les Guice, executive vice president and vice president for research and development at Louisiana Tech. "His innovations are already attracting global commercial interests."

Over the past few years, Allouche has led a team of researchers at Louisiana Tech to develop patented geopolymer binder technology with recent emphasis on commercialization in the field of high-end refractory materials. The unique process uses a sodium silicate based polymer to convert a waste by-product, specifically fly ash from coal-fired power plants, into a high performance refractory and corrosion resistant material.

Compared to Portland cement, which is an industry standard in concrete construction, geopolymer technology reduces the "carbon-footprint" by 90 percent and energy consumption by 85 percent. This "green" technology saves landfill space and reduces risk of contamination of aquifers and bodies of surface water.

Allouche has also developed methods for dry casting, extruding, and spraying geopolymer concrete to create a variety of products ranging from precast pipes to manhole coatings. One of the most notable products is a high-temperature product known as HTGeopolymerTM that can be used in refractory products or used as a corrosion resistant material.

"Dr. Allouche is one of the most creative engineers in Louisiana, whose basic science and excellent training of students often lead to new solutions for industrial and infrastructure problems," said Dr. Stan Napper, dean of Louisiana Tech's College of Engineering and Science. "We are very proud and pleased that the Council has recognized the value of Dr. Allouche's work."

Allouche focuses his research on the development of new construction technologies, materials and design methods for underground utilities. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards including the Ontario Premier Research Excellence Award (2001), University Research Award (2005 and 2008), the Engineering and Science Foundation's Award (2006), and the Louisiana Engineering Foundation Professional Award (2010).

"This award is yet another indication of our ability to convert cutting edge research to commercially viable products that support economic development activities in the State of Louisiana," Allouche said. "The Trenchless Technology Center alone will be launching five new technologies into the marketplace over the next 12 months in collaboration with regional and international industry partners."

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Louisiana Tech University

RUSTON, La. Dr. Erez Allouche, associate professor of civil engineering and director of the Trenchless Technology Center at Louisiana Tech University, has been honored by the Louisiana Technology Council with the 2012 Louisiana Technology Product of the Year award for his innovative "green" geopolymer concrete technology.

The award was presented to Allouche as part of the Governor's 9th Annual Technology Awards event held in Baton Rouge. The Governor's Technology Awards is designed to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of companies and individuals' innovation and progress over the past year.

"This award is a great honor," says Allouche. "I view it as recognition of the value and commercial potential of the technology by Louisiana's business community, and a strong affirmation that our technology development efforts are on the right track.

"This recognition provides regional and national exposure to our geopolymer technology program, making it easier for us to assure funding agencies in its commercial potential. It also makes potential industry partners and investors aware of the advanced state of development of this technology, creating new opportunities for collaboration and commercialization."

In May, Allouche received the "eWARD" for his geopolymer concrete technology for the Shreveport/Bossier City Northern Louisiana region from the Louisiana Technology Council and the North Louisiana Economic Partnership. He joined eWARD winners from the Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans regions in Baton Rouge to compete for the Governor's Technology Award.

"Dr. Allouche has received strong support for his novel geopolymer research from utility companies, product manufacturers, contractors and government agencies," said Dr. Les Guice, executive vice president and vice president for research and development at Louisiana Tech. "His innovations are already attracting global commercial interests."

Over the past few years, Allouche has led a team of researchers at Louisiana Tech to develop patented geopolymer binder technology with recent emphasis on commercialization in the field of high-end refractory materials. The unique process uses a sodium silicate based polymer to convert a waste by-product, specifically fly ash from coal-fired power plants, into a high performance refractory and corrosion resistant material.

Compared to Portland cement, which is an industry standard in concrete construction, geopolymer technology reduces the "carbon-footprint" by 90 percent and energy consumption by 85 percent. This "green" technology saves landfill space and reduces risk of contamination of aquifers and bodies of surface water.

Allouche has also developed methods for dry casting, extruding, and spraying geopolymer concrete to create a variety of products ranging from precast pipes to manhole coatings. One of the most notable products is a high-temperature product known as HTGeopolymerTM that can be used in refractory products or used as a corrosion resistant material.

"Dr. Allouche is one of the most creative engineers in Louisiana, whose basic science and excellent training of students often lead to new solutions for industrial and infrastructure problems," said Dr. Stan Napper, dean of Louisiana Tech's College of Engineering and Science. "We are very proud and pleased that the Council has recognized the value of Dr. Allouche's work."

Allouche focuses his research on the development of new construction technologies, materials and design methods for underground utilities. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards including the Ontario Premier Research Excellence Award (2001), University Research Award (2005 and 2008), the Engineering and Science Foundation's Award (2006), and the Louisiana Engineering Foundation Professional Award (2010).

"This award is yet another indication of our ability to convert cutting edge research to commercially viable products that support economic development activities in the State of Louisiana," Allouche said. "The Trenchless Technology Center alone will be launching five new technologies into the marketplace over the next 12 months in collaboration with regional and international industry partners."

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Apple Didn't Have to Make Apple Maps Yet?It Still Had a Year Left on Its Google Maps Contract [Apple]

Why did Apple kill Google Maps from iOS and make its own maps? The logical thinking was some combination of getting Google off iOS and Apple and Google's Google Maps contract agreement being over. That's only half true. Apple still could've used Google maps for another year under their current agreement, Apple just decided to blindside Google by going in its own direction. More »


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Libyan Islamist militia swept out of Benghazi bases

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - The powerful Islamist militia Washington blames for an attack on its Benghazi consulate was swept from its heavily fortified bases in Libya's second city in a mass popular uprising in support of the government early on Saturday.

The action against Ansar al-Sharia appeared to be part of a coordinated sweep of militia headquarters buildings by police, government troops and activists following a mass public demonstration against militia units on Friday.

At least four people were killed and 34 wounded, hospital sources said, as militants fought demonstrators. Gunfire could be heard in the area before the fighters were forced out.

Looters carried weapons out of the vacated Ansar al-Sharia military base compound as men clapped and chanted: "Say to Ansar al-Sharia, Benghazi will be your inferno."

Ansar al-Sharia has been linked to the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi last week in which the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans died. It denies involvement.

Chanting "Libya, Libya", "No more al Qaeda!" and "The blood we shed for freedom shall not go in vain!" hundreds of men waving swords and even a meat cleaver, stormed Ansar al-Sharia's headquarters in Benghazi.

"After what happened at the American consulate, the people of Benghazi had enough of the extremists," demonstrator Hassan Ahmed said. "They did not give allegiance to the army. So the people broke in and they fled."

Demonstrators pulled down militia flags and set a vehicle on fire inside what was once the base of former leader Muammar Gaddafi's security forces who tried to put down the first protests that sparked last year's uprising.

"This place is like the Bastille. This is where Gaddafi controlled Libya from, and then Ansar al-Sharia took it over. This is a turning point for the people of Benghazi," said Ahmed.

Adusalam al-Tarhouni, a government worker, who arrived with the first wave of protesters, said several pickup trucks with the group's fighters had initially confronted the protesters and opened fire. Two protesters were shot in the leg, he said.

"After that they got into their trucks and drove away," he said. Protesters had freed four prisoners found inside, he said.

As protesters left Ansar al-Sharia's headquarters, the crowd swelled, reaching thousands as it headed toward the Islamists' military base, which was shared with another militia group.

Protesters said the militiamen opened fire as they arrived and several people were wounded.

"We came as peaceful protesters. When we got there they started shooting at us," student Sanad al-Barani said. "Five people were wounded beside me. They used 14.5 mm machineguns."

After the crowd entered that compound, Libyan army trucks sped away from the base carrying government troops cheering in victory and crying out, "God is greatest."

Vigilantes armed with machetes and clubs blocked the highway leading away from the compound, stopping cars to prevent looters from driving off with heavy weapons.

"We went into the camp and we didn't find anyone. We just took these Kalashnikovs," said one youth, holding rifles.

The demonstrators also took over a compound belonging to the Abu Slim brigade and another Ansar al-Sharia compound.

The apparent defeat of Ansar al-Sharia across Benghazi and the huge outpouring of public support for the government marks an extraordinary transformation in a country where the authorities had seemed largely powerless to curb the influence of militia groups armed with heavy weapons.

Nevertheless, Ansar al-Sharia and other Islamist militia have bases elsewhere in eastern Libya, notably around the coastal city of Derna, known across the region as a major recruitment centre for fighters who joined the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria.

"RESCUE BENGHAZI"

Thousands of Libyans had marched in Benghazi on Friday in support of democracy and against the Islamist militias that Washington blames for the assault on its consulate. Hundreds of Ansar al-Sharia supporters held their own protest.

Friday's "Rescue Benghazi day" demonstration called for the government to disband armed groups that have refused to give up their weapons since the NATO-backed revolution last year.

"It's obvious that this protest is against the militias. All of them should join the army or security forces as individuals, not as groups," student Ahmed Sanallah said. "Without that there will be no prosperity and no success for the new Libya."

Although the main demands of the marchers did not mention the attack on the U.S. consulate, it seems to have provided a strong impetus for the authorities to rally support behind the country's weak government.

U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens was well liked, and many Libyans condemned the attack on the consulate despite being angered by the anti-Islamic U.S.-made film that triggered it.

Some protesters' placards read: "We demand justice for Stevens" and "Libya lost a friend." Others had mixed views.

"I am out today to defend Benghazi. Killing the ambassador is a completely separate thing," said 26-year-old Amjad Mohammed Hassan, a network engineer. "I don't give a damn about the killing of the ambassador because the Americans offended the Prophet. I am just here for Benghazi."

Benghazi, 1,000 km (600 miles) from Tripoli across largely empty desert, is controlled by various armed groups, including some comprised of Islamists who openly proclaim their hostility to democratic government and the West.

Some are identified by local people as being among those who were at the consulate protest last week. U.S. officials have described the violence as a "terrorist attack."

Abu Al-Qaa, a demonstrator at the Ansar al-Sharia demonstration, said Stevens had been "preparing for the entry of American troops into Libya".

"The will of the Prophet was to expel infidels from Muslim lands so that Muslims prevail. Terrorising your enemy is one of Islam's tenets." He said he had fought U.S. troops in Iraq where he was arrested, sent back to Libya and jailed for three years.

One banner at the Ansar al-Sharia demonstration read: "Day to rescue Benghazi or day to rescue America?"

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/libyan-islamist-militia-swept-benghazi-bases-083619153.html

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