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ABR Staff Writer Published 28 May 2014

India-based auto component manufacturer Motherson Sumi Systems (MSSL) has signed an agreement to acquire the Stoneridge's Wiring Business segment assets for $65.7m.

With the acquisition, which includes six manufacturing facilities in Portland, Chihuahua, Saltillo, and Monclova as well as an engineering and administrative center in Warren, Motherson plans to expand its presence in North America.

Subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to be completed during third quarter of 2014.

Stoneridge president and chief executive officer John Corey said combination of the company's Wiring Business with Motherson will increase the vertical and global integration of the business and provide additional global capabilities to service customers' requirements.

"With the sale of our Wiring Business, we can now increase our focus and resources on our other business segments, which are technology-driven with global applications and offer greater opportunities to provide higher value to our shareholders," Corey added.

Stoneridge is producer of wiring harness and assembled instrument panels used in commercial vehicles, agriculture equipment, material handling equipment and off-highway vehicle segments.

Samvardhana Motherson Group chairman Vivek Chaand Sehgal said being done through a wholly owned subsidiary, this acquisition with base revenues of approximately $300m would provide a strong launchpad for the company's 2020 targets.

"It's a step further in MSSL's philosophy of growing all its product segments and maintaining a well-balanced product portfolio," Sehgal added.

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Nancy Patrick holds up the stone that went through her front window.

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The front window of a house owned by a woman who petitioned to keep open the controversial off-leash dog area in Volker Park was first smashed with a rock, then a piece of metal.

Now, its gotten to this, its insane, said Nancy Patrick.

Sometime Sunday morning, someone threw a rock through her front window.

Then around 9 a.m. Monday, someone used to slingshot to fire a piece of metal through the same window.

You cant even voice your opinion without rocks being thrown at your house, because I want a dog park?

Nancys husband Rob said he saw someone hanging out the window of a car holding a slingshot, then heard his front window smash.

Hes called Ridge Meadows RCMP, but they havent shown up yet.

At first, Nancy Patrick thought the broken window was just a random act by kids. But after the second break, she began to think shes being targeted.

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by Kathy Frodahl, president, CEO

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A slip or fall can be a serious matter. Reduction in bone density and decreased muscle strength and-or tone put the elderly at a higher risk for injury. For some people a decrease in bone density can be a normal process of aging or it may be related to a medical condition such as osteoporosis. Muscles tend to lose strength and flexibility with age.

Older adults greatly value their independence. One fall can significantly limit the elderly to remain independent. An individual who has a history of falling is two to three times more likely to fall

again. A hip fracture is a common but serious and potentially life-threatening injury among the

elderly. According to the Center for Disease Control, 90 percent of hip fractures occur among people age 65 or older. Approximately 24 percent of people more than 50 years old who suffer from a broken hip die within 12 months of the injury. Slips and falls also can lead to other problems such as loss of independence, depression and fear. The individual may limit normal activities that they love out of fear of falling again.

Certain conditions can place people at a higher risk for falls:

Poor eyesight or hearing may keep people from seeing or hearing a hazard.

Balance problems resulting from head injuries, infections or other disturbances in the inner ear or dizziness from standing up too fast.

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Tornado Hit Winston County Regains Medical Center Access

On April 29, 2014, tornados ripped through Mississippi hitting Winston County.

On Thursday, May 15th, Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated (LCCI) received a call from Boxx Modular asking us to quote the delivery and installation of our precast concrete access system for tornado damaged Winston County, Mississippi so that county citizens would have reliable access to the temporary medical facility constructed to meet their medical needs until Winston Medical Center could be restored. The proposal if accepted would be contingent upon very quick delivery. Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated was asked to load up our product and drive 650 miles to deliver and install our ADA compliant access system in time for the facility to open Monday morning, May 19th. After several layout revisions were considered by the multiple agencies involved in restoring services and their contractor, we were on our way and the project was completed before end of day May 18th, 2014.

Monday morning the facility at University Medical Center (temporary facility for Winston Medical Center) was open to the public!

Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated Family owned and operated since 1983, Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated was first a leading manufacturer of precast concrete steps decks, walkways, landings, and ADA compliant modular precast concrete wheelchair ramps, with steel guard rails, and handrails, as well as architectural precast cladding panels, precast concrete stairs and Easi-Set precast concrete buildings and restrooms. LCCI also offers a wide array of custom precast concrete and miscellaneous metal product options. "We Take Pride in exceeding our customer's expectations" stated Kirk Rouse, Vice President of LCCI. This American, family-owned company demonstrates a philosophy of quality and innovation.

Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated is focused on meeting the needs of commercial building construction and renovation projects. Their experienced staff provides turnkey service, and it only takes one call to find the solution to your building needs. For more information visit their website at http://www.leesburgconcrete.com, (800) 882-4177, or KRouse@leesburgconcrete.com.

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In April 2014, Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated (LCCI) completed the railing for Florida's new light rail project known as SunRail Phase I. LCCI's metal fabrication shop is DOT certified.

SunRail is a 61.5-mile commuter rail project in Central Florida. The first phase is 32-miles and will serve 12 stations, linking DeBary to Sand Lake Road; Phase II will serve 5 additional stations, north to DeLand and south to Poinciana.

Leesburg Concrete Company, Inc. has been producing ADA compliant rails for their precast concrete access system since 1989. Their on-site miscellaneous metals shop was cable of doing more and so in 2011 LCCI started to bid and build larger projects which included interior and exterior metal floor to floor stairs and other Division 5 products. Leesburg Concrete knew SunRail was the right project for them. They had everything in place to build the quality rail with custom coating which was required for this project. Once Phase 1 was completed, the contractor who was working on Phase 2 called Leesburg Concrete to request assistance in the completion and delivery of the rail for 5 stations as well.

"Leesburg Concrete is proud of the railing that will be publicly seen and used here is Central Florida. There are several stations with architectural rail which is pretty unique.' said Kirk Rouse, "it is great that as we expand we are connecting with the projects which showcase our capabilities."

Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated Family owned and operated since 1983, Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated was first a leading manufacturer of precast concrete steps decks, walkways, landings, and ADA compliant modular precast concrete wheelchair ramps, with steel guard rails, and handrails, as well as architectural precast cladding panels and precast concrete stairs. LCCI also offers a wide array of custom precast product options. "We Take Pride in exceeding our customer's expectations' stated Kirk Rouse, Vice President of LCCI. This American, family-owned company demonstrates a philosophy of quality and innovation.

Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated is focused on meeting the needs of commercial building construction and renovation projects. Their experienced staff provides turnkey service, and it only takes one call to find the solution to your building needs. For more information visit their website at http://www.leesburgconcrete.com, (800) 882-4177, or KRouse@leesburgconcrete.com.

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Emily Blunt has been quite busy she'll be tearing up the big screen this year but apparently she still had time to go house shopping. She and husband John Krasinski have spent $2.575 million for a home in Hollywood Hills West.

Built in 1965, the house sits on more than a third of an acre with a courtyard entry, stone patios, a lanai, a swimming pool and spa and a flat lawn. Within the 3,483 square feet of living space are a media/family room, an office, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Blunt, 31, will star in the upcoming films "Edge of Tomorrow" with Tom Cruise and "Into the Woods" with Johnny Depp. She starred in the 2012 films "Arthur Newman," "Looper" and "The Five-Year Engagement."

Krasinski, 34, starred in the TV series "The Office" (2005-13). He appeared in the 2012 film "Promised Land," which he co-wrote with star Matt Damon.

The couple own other property, including a getaway home on five bucolic acres in Ojai.

Barbara Palmer of Keller Williams was the listing agent of the house they just bought. Richard Ehrlich of Westside Estate Agency represented Blunt and Krasinski.

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Jason Priestley, who made a name for himself playing Brandon Walsh on "Beverly Hills, 90210" in the 1990s, has sold a home in Toluca Lake for $2 million.

The Mediterranean-style house, reached by flagstone walkways, has arched windows and garage doors. Double doors open to an airy two-story foyer with a staircase in the 3,266-square-foot home, which was built in 1990 and has since been refurbished.

The house has living, dining and family rooms, a loft and a kitchen with an island and breakfast area. There are three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The master bedroom suite includes a stone fireplace and a wooden cathedral ceiling.

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My first trip to China was unforgettable. It was a tumultuous time in my life, with the ending of a long-term relationship and studies that had kept me occupied for four years. I had no strings keeping me anywhere, so traveling was a reprieve for my soul as much as it was professionally important.

I was on my way to Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, and any other cities in between. I planned on keeping a diary, which I did just so I could memorialize the experience.

A few selected excerpts are what Id like to share here.

Its been raining in Shang Hai for over a week. There were floods worse than they've seen in 50 years. This place is like most big cities loud, full of traffic, chaotic and extraordinarily overpopulated. The Bund, a 2-mile stretch along the river, offers views to Pu Dong, the modern financial district on the opposite side of the river. There are buildings of various shapes and sizes going up everywhere you look. It reminds me more of Las Vegas than anything else.

I walked for hours this morning and everywhere I go, I stand out like a sore thumb. My light hair and eyes are unusual. Children stare at me and when I smile back, joy shimmers in their eyes and their adorable faces light up that the foreign one smiled and noticed them. People work very hard here and although I cannot fathom the life they lead, it has its order and sense.

I walked through an enormous park in the center of Shang Hai and I was the only Westerner anywhere. There were large swaths of beautiful trees surrounded by winding paths; it was a relief to see some nature.

All over there were people practicing tai chi, qi gong and other forms of exercise. Others took advantage of the facial and head massages offered. There were groups of men sitting around small tables playing traditional games. Some of the women sang. Clusters of people gathered in groups talking; families walked with their children in hand. This was more of the China I imagined.

The antiquity Id hoped to discover is no longer in physical structures, but remains in bits and pieces scattered among the people of China mostly the older generation.

The air is so dirty here that my skin is breaking out and I always feel like I have a layer of grime on my face. I woke up at 5 a.m. today just as it was starting to get light. The sun was trying to push its way through the clouds and smoggy haze. I dont know if the people of Shang Hai know what a truly blue sky is. Being from San Diego, Im so blessed to have days where the sky is so blue you could swim in it.

As I walked I saw people doing their morning exercise, this morning with swords along the Bund. As I continued walking along the Bund, I saw an elderly man, probably 80 or so, with his leg straight up against a signpost. He did a better standing split than I've ever seen, and with no strain on his aged face. I wanted to photograph him, but didnt want to distract him, so I kept walking.

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