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The central bank has spent nearly $16.6 billion from itsinternational reserves to defend the peso since October, whenthe currency saw its steepest devaluation since a 1995 currencycrisis The U.S Federal Reserve said on Tuesday it was extendingthrough Oct. 30 a $30 billion swap line with Mexico's centralbank designed to help bolster liquidity. Mexican stocks rose, led by gains in America Movil ahead ofits earnings report later this week The IPC stock index .MXX rose 0.52 percent to 19,666points. Shares in America Movil (AMXL.MX), Latin America's biggestcell phone operator, gained 1.81 percent to 20.84 pesos whileits stock on Wall Street (AMX.N) edged up 0.53 percent to$28.59. (Reporting by Michael O'Boyle; Editing by Jonathan Oatis) Stocks Currencies Bonds Mexico.

New, Toll-Free Service to Help Families, Businesses Better Prepare forEmergencies1-888-9-READYPA Latest Tool from State's ReadyPA Public Outreach CampaignHARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Pennsylvanians have anothertool to help them to be better prepared for emergencies, the PennsylvaniaEmergency Management Agency said today.The commonwealth today unveiled a new, toll-free line, 1-888-9-READYPA(1-888-973-2397), as part of ReadyPA, a public outreach campaign that includesa Web site to educate citizens about the importance ofcreating emergency kits and family emergency plans."With this toll-free number, we're making it easier for citizens to obtain theinformation they need to prepare for emergencies," said Robert P. "They can call torequest information or speak to someone if they have additional questions. Thenumber is another way for families and individuals to prepare for anyemergency and to access information that's available on ReadyPA .""It is extremely important for all Pennsylvanians to take the necessary stepsto prepare themselves and their families for emergencies," said actingSecretary of Health Everette James. "Everyone should have an emergency supplykit, make a family emergency plan, be informed about the potential emergenciesthat could affect them, and get involved in helping their communities preparefor potential hazards. ReadyPA provides the tools our citizens need to staysafe when a disaster strikes."ReadyPA, which was unveiled during National Preparedness Month in September,outlines 10 potential emergencies that Pennsylvanians may face so thatcitizens can be better prepared to respond quickly and appropriately. Downloadable materials, including home and car emergency kit checklists andemergency plan templates, are available at and now alsothrough 1-888-9-READYPA.

Citizens can find information about getting involvedin local emergency response efforts and other volunteer opportunities throughthe Web site or the toll-free line.ReadyPA is a statewide campaign aimed at motivating Pennsylvanians to takeaction to prepare for a disaster. The campaign is supported by PEMA,Pennsylvania Citizen Corps, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, andvolunteer organizations. Finn(717) 651-2009SOURCEPennsylvania Emergency Management AgencyMaria A. Finn of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency,1-717-651-2009. ) Week Two of the college season, and things are off and running headlong toward the post-season.

Like a young toddler year's season has bumped it's head on the coffee table a couple times, but for the most part it has shaped up as expected.Marshall University almost added it's name to the list of things that went wrong over the long weekend. Right below that haymaker thrown in the Boise State game and BYU continuing to play above expectations.Yes, Marshall almost proved us all wrong when everyone asked the question, can this team really lose to another I-AA school I know mynomenclature is wrong and they are supposed to be called Football Championship Subdivision, but that's not important to the point.The point is the Herd almost left the weekend with a loss to a team that they quite frankly under estimated.The Marshall defense has long been a staple of the program and over the past few seasons has been the silver lining in the vast acid rainstorm that is called Marshall Football. However, on the first Saturday of the season they were no where to be found.Well, that isn't completely fair. Albert McClellen, Mario Harvey and some others on the defensive side had good performances. Not great, just good and that is not good enough from those players who are expected to be stars for coordinator Rick Minter.After giving up over 300 yards to a supposedly inferior Southern Illinois team, the defense nearly gave away the contest to the Salukis on a hail mary that quite frankly should have been caught.The Marshall defense had more in common with a slice of swiss cheese than a Division I football program during the game and unless something happens, it's going to be a very long year.Next up for the Herd is a road contest against Virginia Tech who will be looking to rebound after a loss in Week One. It will be the home opener at Lane Stadium, and the Hokies are calling for a white-out and even rolling out a special one-off helmet for the game.The last time Marshall made the trip to Blacksburg was in 2005 with a quarterback who was much more athletic in Bernard Morris.