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Miners and commodities felt the full brunt of the sell-off on Thursday, bettered only by banking stocks as the FTSE 100 plunged by 4.5%.
The index was 239 points lower by the close at 5,092, having endured a series of shocks during the day, all tending to a view that global growth was under threat, with all the knock-on effects that would have on the Eurozone debt crisis.
Swiss miner Xstrata was the biggest faller among the blue-chip miners, falling 10.2% to finish at 972p. Commodities trader Glencore was 10% lower at 355p, while Kazakhmys fell 8.2% to reach 958p. Oil and gas Engineer Wood Group joined them, falling 8.7% to 527p, as did temporary power supplier Aggreko, down 8% to £17.36.
One miner weathering the storm well was Randgold Resources. The gold miner fell just 0.4% to £64.15, a respectable performance in a market when every single FTSE 100 stock was down. Randgold benefitted from investors buying the precious metal it specialises in. Gold hit its umpteenth new high of the year, reaching ,826.91 an ounce.
Oil fell markedly, with Brent Crude futures down almost 3% at 7.29 a barrel. Sector heavyweights BP and Royal Dutch Shell fell 3.1% and 3.2% respectively off the back of that fall.
There was very little to be positive about in a market where everything was being sold. Only six stocks among the UK's top 350 companies gained ground.
One of them was Savills, whose interim numbers showed first-half profits before tax up 39% to £20m. The property group said that the high-end London residential property market was still doing very well. It is also developing in the Asia-Pacific region, and investors bought the story even as the market was collapsing around them. The shares finished up 0.5% at 314p.
Thursday had begun with some brokers suggesting that there were reasons to be cheerful, though their calls seemed more plaintive as the day wore on. Citigroup put out a note suggesting that, as far as the level of the FTSE 100 went, there was "much in the price already for the risk of global recession" and maintained its target for the end of the year – 6,200.
Even Morgan Stanley, whose suggestion that the global economy was getting "dangerously close to recession" had appeared to be the cue for the early sell-offs, said that a recession was "not our base case." Corporates looked healthy, the broker said, while headline inflation figures would come down in due course.
Morgan Stanley's warning was followed at lunchtime by a series of weaker-than-expected pieces of US data that gave the markets the jitters – inflation and jobless claims coming in higher than estimated. The "Philly Fed" business activity index then came in at -30.7, from 3.2 the month before, prompting a dramatic dip at 3pm.
The FTSE 100 recovered some ground later on, having been more than 5% down at one stage.
Other international markets were down even more precipitously. The German Dax fell 5.8%, while the French CAC was 5.5% down at the close.
Some shares suffered in particular: Thomas Cook was the biggest faller among the mid-caps, down 16% to 44.2p. Office space supplier Regus was not far behind – falling 15.8% to 67.2p.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum, an oil explorer beloved of small investors, released an upbeat update on an Iraqi oil discovery, but even that was not enough to avoid the rout. The shares were almost 13% down at 126p.
Cineworld was another stock to beat the heavy sell-offs, after releasing half-year numbers boosted by the latest Harry Potter film. The shares fell just 1% to 183p.
Meanwhile, Seymour Pierce downgraded Home Retail Group to "Sell" from "Hold", suggesting a strategic shake-up is needed at the owner of Argos: "The balance sheet is becoming more stretched, which we believe means management will have to consider the possible closure of Argos stores," the broker said. Home Retail shares closed down 6.4% at 125p.


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What's next for Senators, Blues, Canucks, Predators and Penguins
There are really only two ways to view an early dismissal from the Stanley Cup playoffs: a step forward to a brighter tomorrow or a precursor to Armageddon.
Five teams gathered on Monday to clear out their lockers after having their dreams dashed during the weekend. Here's a look at how they're taking it and what might come next.
As frustrating as it was to fall short against a very beatable opponent, there's no reason for tears (or blood) to be shed in Ottawa. That the Senators got this far in the first place was a miracle in itself. A team that was 14 points out of a playoff spot on Feb. 10 went on an incredible 21-3-3 run that allowed it to clinch a wild-card berth and energized a fan base that sees great things on the horizon.
The Sens have a couple of beauties up front in Calder Tophy finalist Mark Stone, rookie goal-scoring leader Mike Hoffman, and Brenden Morrow-clone Curtis Lazar. The future for the back end looks solid as well. Cody Ceci made his share of mistakes in the Montreal series, but they tended to be of commission rather than omission. Given time, he'll be a dandy. There's hope too for Patrick Wiercioch, a player who was a healthy scratch 19 times during the regular season and a constant in trade talks but who proved his worth against the Habs.
Turnover will likely be minimal. Winger Erik Condra is the only UFA of note and is unlikely to be re-signed, but GM Bryan Murray will be busy clearing up a pile of RFAs that includes Stone, Hoffman, and fellow forwards Mika Zibanejad, Alex Chiasson and J-G Pageau.
Those should be easy. The tough call is deciding the future of Andrew Hammond with the organization. The Sens would have been planning for the lottery if not for his play down the stretch, but with Craig Anderson and Robin Lehner under contract, Murray has to decide whether to sell high on the 27-year-old rookie/possible flash in the pan or clear space to make him a part of this thing moving forward. Tough call, but I'd bet on Murray taking a found-money approach to Hammond and cashing him in.
The off-season reorganization that's coming to St. Louis could take many forms, but it's hard to imagine any scenario that doesn't include Ken Hitchcock being replaced as the team's head coach. That's not to label him as a failure. The team's record during his four-year tenure was a stout 175-79-27 and included two Central Division titles. He also has the two gold medals he won as a member of Team Canada's staff to prove that he's one of the smartest, most respected men in the game. When he goes, he'll be coveted by every team with a job opening.
But as I wrote earlier, the persistent inability of his Blues teams to meet the challenge of the first round suggests it's time to look in a new direction. Anything can happen in the postseason, but the pattern of their back-to-back-to-back losses—a 2-2 split after four games, then a series-shifting home loss in Game 5—and the inability to win on the road (1-10 in their past four series) hints at mental softness. Part of that is on Hitch. With his contract up, there's simply no reason to re-sign him.
GM Doug Armstrong is likely to survive the purge, but this should be his last kick at the can. Armstrong has built a terrific team on paper and has been aggressive trying to top off his talent but he needs to modernize his approach. Heavy hockey is fun to watch, but it only goes so far without the speed, the desire and finishing ability of a team like the Wild.
He'll likely make significant adjustments to his roster, sacrificing players like T.J. Oshie, Patrik Berglund and Barret Jackman who have proved time and again to be incapable of making a difference at this time of year. What he gets in return will be important but secondary to his ability to make room for prospects Petteri Lindbohm, Robby Fabbri and Ty Rattie. No telling yet if the kids are ready or can make a contribution but we know this much: The old core didn't work out. Time to try a fresh approach.
For a team committed to rebuilding on the fly, this year was a massive success. A good deal of the credit for that goes to Willie Desjardins, but the first-year head coach opened himself up a summer of second-guessing with some of his decisions, including his determination to limit the ice time of the Sedins. Rolling four lines is a great concept in the regular season, especially when your top players are aging and would benefit from a lighter load. In the playoffs, though? Desjardins should have worked them to the bone, and he should have loaded them up with the best available winger, Radim Vrbata. The twins are 34 years old and only have so many bullets left in the chamber. He wasted one here.
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Desjardins will also hear it for his stubborn refusal to reward the strong play of Bo Horvat. The rookie winger averaged less than 13 minutes a night but he made an impact with four points in the six games. He was the one Canuck forward who consistently paid the price to get to the net and he surprised with his improving speed and creativity. It's clear that he'll be a big part of this team moving forward. Seeing how quickly he transitioned should create opportunities for other prospects like Jake Virtanen, Hunter Shinkaruk and Sven Baertschi to prove their readiness.
The Canucks will see some veteran turnover. Shawn Matthias is likely to sign elsewhere in free agency. Kevin Bieksa's best-by date has passed, but he has a no-trade clause. It will take an ideal situation with a contending team for him to waive it, but it could happen.
Ryan Miller, whose play in the series was compromised by the lingering effects of his knee injury, could be dangled as well. There's no hurry to move him and the two years and $12 million left on his deal, but given the market for goaltenders there might be a match. If not, he can split duties with Eddie Lack for another season (or part, thereof) until the right opportunity comes along.
Now if only they could rescind the multi-year extensions they gave to Luca Sbisa and Derek Dorsett earlier this month ...
Did the Preds choke in the playoffs or overachieve during the regular season? When you consider how drastically this team changed its identity last summer it's probably the latter, although that doesn't take them off the hook for their late-season collapse and a maddeningly inconsistent performance against the Blackhawks. They made the mistakes that a young team makes, like repeatedly failing to hold a lead. But like most young teams, Nashville is a work-in-progress. GM David Poile has some labor ahead of him.
There's a terrific core in place, with an amazing 15 players age 25 or younger. Roman Josi matured from best-kept secret to legitimate Norris Trophy candidate with a spectacular regular season. Both he and Seth Jones stepped up when Shea Weber went down in the playoffs, proving that this team is set on the blueline for years to come. Up front, Filip Forsberg looks like a legitimate first liner, while Colin Wilson and Craig Smith can anchor a second line.
As good as these kids are, they need to be surrounded by quality veterans. And with six significant vets heading into the offseason as unrestricted free agents, there could be a lot of new faces filling those roles.
Poile's one deadline move, the acquisition of Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli from Toronto, was a costly bust. Neither player contributed down the stretch and both will be cut loose. It's likely that Mike Fisher and Matt Cullen will move on as well, creating openings for top prospects Kevin Fiala and Viktor Arvidsson to step in next season. Both bring the speed, vision and offensive touch that will move this team closer to coach Peter Laviolette's grand vision, but they'd probably benefit the presence of a center with some size and defensive awareness to smooth their transition.
Mike Ribeiro is the other key UFA. He was solid for the most part on the ice but more important he seemed to get his life together off it. He should be re-signed over the summer to a new and more lucrative deal.
Sidney Crosby's not going anywhere. Neither is Evgeni Malkin. Let's get that out of the way right off the top.
After disappointing season, future's in flux for Penguins, Sidney Crosby
But other than them and goaltender Marc-André Fleury—who was the only reason that Pittsburgh's series with the Rangers wasn't a blowout sweep—pretty much everything else is up for discussion. That includes the futures of GM Jim Rutherford and coach Mike Johnston. Neither man draped himself in glory this season, and it's possible that both could be replaced.
Whoever ends up calling the shots from the GM's chair faces a significant overhaul. Nine Penguins will be unrestricted free agents, including forwards Blake Comeau, Daniel Winnik, Max Lapierre, Steve Downie and Craig Adams, defensemen Christian Ehrhoff, Paul Martin and Taylor Chorney, and goaltender Thomas Greiss. It's possible that none of them will return, although there's room for Comeau, Martin and possibly Ehrhoff if the team feels his concussion issues are properly resolved. Ian Cole and Beau Bennett are the two key RFAs. Cole stepped up in a big way in the playoffs and deserves another deal. Bennett has the talent, but his inability to steer clear of the IR might lead the Pens to explore their options.
Spots should open up for young forwards Kasperi Kapanen and Oskar Sundqvist, but that won't be enough to get this team where it needs to go. The Pens are at a pivotal point. Crosby is 27. Malkin is 28. Fleury is 30. The window on this remarkable core hasn't closed yet, but it's on the way down. And unless there are serious upgrades to the team's forwards, it'll slam shut with just one championship to show for itself. The Pens need someone ready to make the tough calls, not a caretaker like Rutherford. That should be the first change they make.


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Their work advances the state of the art for computer generated images of 3D scenes that contain computationally-difficult compositing elements including glass, fog, water, and foliage. The new method approximates the image using constant memory and linear time per pixel, in comparison to the linear storage cost and super-linear comparison sort of an A-buffer or k-buffer. They show how to implement blended transparency for a broad variety of target platforms, including game consoles, WebGL, and high-end mobile devices.


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Residents in the Elizabeth Avenue and Riverview Drive area of Happy Valley-Goose Bay are angered and shocked to find out that notorious sex offender John Julius Obed has moved into their neighbourhood.
Even prior to his 10-year sentence, Obed had violent tendencies. Between 1991 and 2004, he was convicted of 35 crimes, including four sexual assaults and four assaults.
Residents angered, afraid, after sexual offender moves into neighbourhood
Residents in the Elizabeth Avenue and Riverview Drive area of Happy Valley-Goose Bay are angered and shocked to find out that notorious sex offender John Julius Obed has moved into their neighbourhood.
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John Julius Obed — a convicted sexual offender — is living in a boarding house in a residential neighbourhood in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Three women who live in the neighbourhood say they fear for their safety.
"I was horrified knowing a very dangerous person was living a few doors away and I was also disappointed that a public memo wasn't put out there to inform us he was living in the community," said Jane.
"As for my neighbourhood, in my opinion, members of the RCMP detachment should have gone door to door to warn us. This is not something to be taken lightly. … I understand (his) time has been served, however he is a very dangerous criminal with a lengthy record …"
Obed was released from Dorchester Penitentiary on March 19 after completing a 10-year sentence for sexual assault and flew back to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, where he had lived previously.
Upon arrival, however, he was arrested by the RCMP for allegedly breaking two of the 22 conditions he must abide by.
Court hearings regarding the alleged breaches were set over more than 10 times, until Obed was finally released from custody May 6 after he pleaded guilty to one of the breaches. The Crown dropped the other charge.
Obed moved into a boarding house on Riverview Drive and it took less than a day for the news to reach the neighbours.
Even prior to his 10-year sentence, Obed had violent tendencies. Between 1991 and 2004, he was convicted of 35 crimes, including four sexual assaults and four assaults.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP Cpl. Rick Mills said the RCMP doesn't warn the public every time a convicted felon moves into a new residence, but people who are released from prison on conditions are monitored.
"We have access to information on everyone that's on all kinds of court orders …," he said. "We have access to that, and we have a street team that enforces those conditions."
Ever since Mary found out about Obed moving into the boarding house, she has been gripped by paranoia and fear.
"I felt afraid," she said. "I put additional locks on my doors and made sure everything is locked tight at all times.
She said she doesn't even feel safe going for a run in her neighbourhood now.
"I was training for an upcoming marathon; I run every day, usually, but I cannot run in my area at all with the fear of him around. … I feel paranoid that he's always watching, because predators usually do very secretly and get you when you least expect it."
Mary has given her son stricter rules to follow when he is outside.
"My child can only go out if he stays around the house," said Mary. "If he is to ride his bike to another area, I have implored him to use the buddy system with a 20-minute check-in. It's definitely not the same feeling in our neighbourhood."
Lisa is battling similar feelings of anxiety. She, too, is a mother of young children.
"My security is lost; (I feel) very threatened and unsafe," she said. "I won't allow my two young daughters to play free now from our home … because of Obed's close living arrangements and how often he walks the streets."
Both Mary and Jane said they are thinking of starting a petition, demanding that Obed be removed from the neighbourhood.
Mary has also complained to the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, hoping that the municipality might be able to help.
"I really would like him removed from our area of residence," said Mary. "Myself and many of the women of our neighbourhood feel the same way. We are equally afraid. I have tried to contact the town manager, but have heard no word back. I have reported this to our town constable and he is taking my complaint to the RCMP."
The owner of the boarding house where Obed is living told The Labradorian that Obed was scheduled to move out by noon on May 11, but on May 12 she said Obed would be staying. She declined further comment.
The Labradorian attempted to speak to Obed on May 13, but he declined.


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The parlous state of the Royal Household's finances was exposed, yesterday when it was announced that The Queen would be riding a Royal Mount in The Kentucky Derby.
Her Majesty confessed that she could not afford the services of a professional jockey as she had just paid the gas and electricity bills for her swanky Buckingham Palace residence, and was now 'well skint'.
Despite being very old, the silver-haired monarch is still an accomplished horse-woman and her horse, 'Camilla's Folly' is tipped as odds on favourite by the bookmakers.
Prince Phillip, her Greek-born husband also expressed great confidence that his wife would perform well in this year's event and hoped that there would be no repetition of last years fiasco, when she was brought down by a stray horse.
Tony Blair, who is a strong advocate of making older British people work until they dropped dead, applauded the Royal gesture.
'The Queen Is just following in the footsteps of her Scottish mum,' the war-loving Prime Minister stated.
'I remember the Queen Mother romping home to win the Derby on her 98th birthday',
'Tough as old boots she was! '
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In December 2013, a man came to the Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport in Sweden with a special request. He wanted to know whether he could book a room for two on New Year's Eve; himself and his dog. His dog had a thing about spending New Year in a hotel with champagne and caviar, and getting his paws massaged.
That last sentence is not true. His dog got very stressed because of all the fireworks. No fireworks were allowed around the airport, so the man figured this would be a safe place for his best friend.
The receptionist said: no problem. For some reason, the occupancy rates at airport hotels tend to be low on New Year's Eve, so she was glad of the extra booking. Then she had a thought: Wouldn't there be lots of other dogs who would just love to spend New Year's Eve at a firework-free airport hotel? This was an opportunity. She talked to her management and they agreed. By February 2014, enthusiastic dogs had booked out the entire hotel for the following New Year's Eve.
This story was told to me by Ida Serneberg, a Senior Digital Consultant, and is a classic example of what happens all the time in a service culture. Service professionals spend most of their day with their customers. In some service organizations, managers are mandated to spend at least 80% of their week with their customers, serving, listening, watching, spotting issues and opportunities, coming up with ideas and then testing these ideas.
If the ideas work, they become new services. And how are such ideas judged to work? Based on how customers are using them. Service design through use. That's how digital services should be designed. Great digital service designers constantly immerse themselves in the world of their customers.
Customer experience is not about a bunch of smart designers coming up with new experiences. It's about discovering the experiences that are already out there and designing for them. It's about the experience that the customer wants to have, not the experience you want them to have.
Customer experience, customer centricity and customer obsession are about putting the customer first. Service design requires humility, openness, deep listening. Service design is NOT about you. You are NOT the customer. In fact, you are often the OPPOSITE of the customer. You know too much. You've been on the inside for too long.
If we work for an organization then we must accept that our default culture is organization experience, organization centricity, organization obsession. That's how you get ahead in a traditional organization who has no history of delivering services. The greatest enemy of future success in today's customer-empowered world is not the competition but the organization itself.
Years ago, a search analyst at the BBC noticed that when people searched for "planets" on the BBC website, very few were clicking on the search results. Clearly, the results people were getting were not meeting their expectations. The analyst wondered why. Most of the results were for a program about the sea called The Blue Planet. The analysts had a hypothesis. Were people searching for outer space and ending up in the sea? So, he added some solar system results for "planet" searches. Lots of clicks. Success.
Search is a type of macro digital service. That BBC analyst was doing essentially the same thing as the hotel receptionist. Understanding the customer. Meeting an unmet need. That's service, digital or physical.


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MTN-Qhubeka signed Edvald Boasson Hagen, Tyler Farrar and Matt Goss, making it easy to overlook several home-grown gems like South African Louis Meintjes. The 22-year-old national champion placed fifth in the Giro del Trentino behind Cadel Evans and debuted in his first Grand Tour, the Vuelta a España, in 2014.
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Based on his 2014 season, Meintjes has no reason to be shy around his more experienced team-mates. He followed that Worlds ride with the national championship title, fifth overall and the white jersey in the Giro del Trentino and debuts the Vuelta, Liège-Bastogne-Liège and Milan-San Remo.
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With the football season finally at a close, It's time to look forward to the next best thing......NEXT SEASON!
We'll be taking a look into the 2012-18 opponents for our boys for the next few weeks. This week, we're talking about a pretty nasty away game that we have on the schedule. The Number 1 NFC seed last season, the Dallas Cowboys.
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Another young talent that shined last season is their rookie running back Ezekiel Elliot. 6 feet tall, 225lbs and hungry to impress, Elliot was one of Prescott's go-to weapons last year. racking up 1,631 yards and 15 touchdowns with an average 5 yeards per carry, he showed that he was more than capable to take on the job. Weakness: While his game is pretty iron tight, his weakness is his inexperience in the league. He barrelled through blockers without regard for his health throughout the season and it left him pretty banged up. a harsh week prior could spell bad luck for him against us.
And you can't talk about weapons of the Cowboys without making mention of Wide Receiver Dez Bryant. 50 completions for 796 yards and a personal best 15.9 average, Bryant is showing no signs of slowing as far as his danger on the field. Our best tactic against him is to keep a close eye on him. I'll keep you all updated if I hear any news about Earl Thomas' condition, he'll be instrumental in keeping Bryant contained throughout the game.
The Hawks will take the off season to get our big players back to peak condition so we can once again have an arsenal at full capacity and ready to mow over the league. Meeting the cowboys in Dallas will be no exception.
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Disclosure of certain matters
- • retention of rental agreement
- • inspection of agreement
(1) The landlord shall disclose to the tenant in writing at or before the commencement of the tenancy the name and address of:
(a) The person authorized to manage the premises; and
(b) An owner of the premises or a person authorized to act for and on behalf of the owner for the purpose of service of process and receiving and receipting for notices and demands.
(2) The information required to be furnished by this section shall be kept current and this section extends to and is enforceable against any successor landlord, owner or manager.
(3) A person who is authorized to manage the premises, or to enter into a rental agreement, and fails to comply with subsection (1) of this section becomes an agent of each person who is a landlord for service of process and receiving and receipting for notices and demands.
(4)(a) A landlord shall retain a copy of each rental agreement at the resident manager's office or at the address provided to the tenant under subsection (1)(a) of this section.
(b) A tenant may request to see the rental agreement and, within a reasonable time, the landlord shall make the agreement available for inspection. At the request of the tenant and upon payment of a reasonable charge, not to exceed the lesser of 25 cents per page or the actual copying costs, the landlord shall provide the tenant with a copy of the rental agreement. This subsection shall not diminish the landlord's obligation to furnish the tenant an initial copy of the rental agreement and any amendments under ORS 90.220 (Terms and conditions of rental agreement) (3). [Formerly 91.765; 1993 c.369 §5; 1999 c.603 §17; 2003 c.378 §11]
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Relevant Products: Mail Utilities
Internal users are receiving a server generated mail stating "Your message was deleted without being read" when they include a read receipt.
This issue is due to journal messages being disclaimed by Mail Utilities. Mail Utilities will abort and recreate internal mails in order to add a disclaimer and therefore the read receipts are aborted.
There are two options to resolve this issue.
Option 1: Enable Envelope Journaling
If you are using Exclaimer Mail Utilities to journal messages, please open the Mail Utilities control panel and select the Enable Envelope Journaling on the Message Journaling section of the Setup page. (Please don't forget to save your changes) If you are using Exchange to journal messages, please refer to the following Microsoft Tech Net article that explains how to enable envelope journaling.
Option 2: Create a custom rule within Mail Utilities so journal messages are not disclaimed
Open the Mail Utilities control panel and click on Custom Rules from the menu on the left. Click on Add Rule at the bottom of the custom rules page. On the addressing tab of the Add Mail Rule window, please select Anyone internal for the sender. Please select Active Directory Users and Groups as the recipient and click on the Browse button within the recipient section.
Once the "Select User, Contact or Group" window appears, please enter the object name for the journal mailbox, click Check Names and then click on OK.
Once you are returned to the addressing tab of the Add Mail Rule window, please click on the Disclaimer tab. Please then select Don't add disclaimer from the drop down menu and click OK to close the Add Mail Rule window.
Please then ensure this rule is at the top of the list of custom rules. You may need to use the sender and recipient buttons at the bottom of the custom rules window to move the new rule to the top of the list.


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Hank Ballard: November 18, 1927 (R&B Singer)
Rudy Sarzo: November 18, 1950 (bass, many metal and rock bands)
Kirk Hammett: November 18, 1962 (guitar, Metallica)
Duane Allman: November 20, 1946 (guitar, The Allman Brothers Band)
Joe Walsh: November 20, 1947 (guitar & keyboards, The Eagles)
Coleman Hawkins: November 21, 1904 (jazz sax)
Malcom Rebennack, Jr. AKA Dr. John: November 21, 1940 (blues musician)
"Whistlin" Alex Moore: November 22, 1899 (blues pianist)
Steven Van Zandt: November 22, 1949 (guitar, The E Street Band)
Ida Goodson: November 23, 1909 (blues and jazz musician)
Scott Joplin: November 24, 1868 (pivotal ragtime pianist)
Pete Best: November 24, 1941 (drums, The Beatles)
Donald "duck" Dunn: November 24, 1941 (bass, Booker T and The MGs.)
Bob Burns: November 24, 1950 (drums, Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Sharon Jones: November 18, 2016 (soul and funk singer)
Little Junior Parker: November 18, 1971 (blues vocalist and harmonica player)
Danny Whitten: November 18, 1972 (guitar, Crazy Horse)
Tom Evans: November 19, 1983 (bass, Bad Finger)
Greg Ridley: November 19, 2003 (bass, Humble Pie)
Chris Whitley: November 20, 2005 (blues-rocker)
Little Smokey Smothers: November 20, 2010 (blues musician)
Robert Lockwood Jr.: November 21, 2006 (blues guitarist)
Buster Pickens: November 24, 1964 (blues pianist)
Big Joe Turner: November 24, 1985 (blues vocalist)
Freddie Mercury: November 24, 1991 (lead vocalist, Queen)
Eric Carr: November 24, 1991 (drums, Kiss)
Albert Collins: November 24, 1993 (blues musician)
Genesis releases The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway: November, 18, 1974
"Do It Again" by Steely Dan enters the Pop charts: November 18, 1972
Billy Joel's 52nd Street album hits #1: November 18, 1978
The Supremes' "You Keep Me Hangin' On" hits number one on the US charts: November 19, 1966.
Van Morrison's album "Moondance" is certified Gold: November 19, 1976
Led Zeppelin release their last studio album entitled "Coda": November 19, 1982
Isaac Hayes hit number 1 in the US with the "Theme From Shaft": November 20, 1971.
Steely Dan releases their great album "Gaucho": November 21, 1980
Bruce Springsteen releases "ghost of Tom Joad": November 21, 1995
The Beatles release their second album in the UK titled "With The Beatles": November 22, 1963.
KC And The Sunshine Band hit the top of the Hot 100 with "That's The Way (I Like It)": 22 November, 1975.
The Beatles double album "The Beatles", better known as "The White Album", in released: November 22, 1968
George Harrison releases "My Sweet Lord": November 23, 1970
It's Only Rock 'N Roll by The Rolling Stones hits #1: November 23, 1974
Metallica releases "Garage Inc.": November 23, 1998.
The actor Robert Downey Jr. releases his debut album: November 23, 2004
On November 18, 1975, The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, played his first UK show at London's Hammersmith Odeon. The setlist features classic material such as "Thunder Road", "10th-Avenue Freeze Out", and "Born to Run."
On November 18, 1993, the popular grunge band Nirvana filmed their MTV Unplugged concert in NYC in one take.
On November 18, 1994 the Rolling Stones became the first band to live-stream a concert on the internet.
Linda Ronstadt appears on the famous "Mr. Plow" episode of The Simpsons, where she appears in a commercial for Homer's rival, Plow King (Barney Gumble): November 19, 1992
Bob Dylan began to record his first album in New York on November 20, 1961. Despite Bob Dylan's current reputation as a songwriting all-time great, the album only featured two original songs, "Talkin' New York" and "Song to Woody."
On November 20, 1970, singer-songwriter Tom Waits played his first paid gig. The performance was billed under the name "Thomas Waits."
On November 20, 1974, Keith Moon collapsed during a The Whoconcert at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. His drink had been spiked with horse tranquilizers. Scot Halpin, a fan in the audience, winds up replacing him on drums for the last three songs. At the end of the show, Halpin took a bow with the band.
On November 20, 1976, Paul Simon hosted Saturday Night Live and performed two songs with George Harrison: "Here Comes the Sun," and "Homeward Bound." Harrison's former-fellow Beatles, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, were watching show on television at Lennon's home in New York City.
Elton John is presented with a Star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood as part of Elton John Week: November 21, 1975.
Jimmy Page began his first solo tour on November 21, 1988. The tour begins at The Hummingbird in Birmingham and featured Jason Bonham, John Bonham's son, on drums.
On November 21, 1991, Aerosmith got Simpsonized and appeared on the beloved animated sitcom!
On November 21, 2003, legendary record producer Phil Spector, famous for his "Wall of Sound" production technique, was formally charged with the murder of actress Lana Clarkson.
Ozzy Osbourne attempted to stop a burglar at his mansion in Buckinghamshire on November 22, 2004. Ozzy put the burglar in a headlock. After breaking free, the intruder jumped out a window with about £2m of jewelry.
A sheet metal worker by the name of Louis Balint punched Elvis Presley at a hotel in Toledo on November 23, 1956. The reason? Balint claimed that his wife was so in love with Elvis that it ruined his marriage. Balint was arrested and fined $19.60. He couldn't pay the fine and was accordingly sent to jail.
On November 23, 2008, 14 years after starting the album, Axl Rose and Guns N' Roses release their album Chinese Democracy.
The Beatles began recording for the album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band on November 24, 1966. They worked on "Strawberry Fields Forever," which would not be included on the eventual album. It was released as a single prior due to record label pressure for new music.
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I am the father of four kids and have seen two of them being born. It's an amazing thing to witness the birth of a child and to anticipate how he/she will turn out years down the road. Will Coop be a doctor, lawyer, baseball player, Priest? Where ever life leads Coop, I know he'll be a helluva fisherman because he'll learn from the best, me. :) Looking a few years ahead, Coop will be known as FishFearMeToo. I will be honored to be your fishin' buddy, Coop.
Coop, you are coming into the world with something that nobody can take away from you, your family. You have a great Mom who will continue to love and nurture you for the rest of your life, no matter what. She's a good chick who earns the Redneck Seal of Approval. :) Your Dad is a good young man who will guide you through life's journey with the strength and assurance that you'll pass on to your son someday. Your Grandma and Grandpa are two of the finest people I've ever met, and believe me, Coop, I've met millions of people. They are rock solid folks with great values and an unconditional love for their family. I guess what I'm trying to say, Coop, is that you'll be a member of a family of good, decent, God-fearing people.
Coop, you're getting a good start to your life with so many of us who love you. But I think all of us are the ones who are getting the good end of the deal - we will have you in our lives. Welcome aboard, Coop. Now let's go fishin'.


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On June 24-26th, 2013, Placemaking leaders from around the world will gather together with UN officials, representatives from international government agencies, NGOs, designers, change agents, mayors, local politicians, and other place-centered actors for The Future of Places, the first of three linked conferences that will develop a 'Future of Places Declaration' to influence the discussion at the Habitat III gathering in 2016. We are excited to be participating in the organization of this very special series of events, in partnership with the UN-Habitat and the Ax:son Johnson Foundation, which will host the event at the Stockholm City Conference Centre in Stockholm, Sweden.
The conference begins with the premise that the world is at a crossroads. We have a choice: cities can continue to grow haphazardly, without regard to human social needs and environmental consequences, or we can embrace a sustainable and equitable process that builds community, enhances quality of life, and creates safe and prosperous neighborhoods. We are convinced that in the future, the cities that utilize the social capital-building potential of their public spaces to the fullest will be the ones with the most dynamic local economies. The Future of Places will survey the field, and map out a path to a more people-centered urban development model for the globalized future.
Habitat III, the third United Nations (UN) conference to be held on Human Settlements, will bring together actors from across the globe, including local governments, national governments, the private sector, international organizations, and many others. This gathering, the largest of its kind in the world, will build on the first Habitat conference in Vancouver in 1976 and the Habitat II conference in Istanbul in 1996. The conference will re-evaluate the Habitat agenda and look at the role of UN-Habitat and sustainable urban development in the upcoming decade. It is therefore vital that the dialogue that will influence the Habitat III outcomes—and thus the future global urban agenda—commences today.
As many of you already know, the timing of the launch of this conference series is particularly exciting as, just three weeks ago, we announced the formation of the Placemaking Leadership Council, which will meet for the first time this April in Detroit to begin developing a global agenda around Placemaking in cities. To ensure a diverse, multifaceted group of attendees for The Future of Places conference in June, each of the three organizing partners for that event will be bringing a delegation of leaders from their respective realm of expertise. As such, PPS will be selecting members from the Leadership Council to attend the Future of Places conference.
This allows us to form a truly international Council by providing those who cannot travel to Detroit in April with an equally exciting opportunity to gather with peers for the discussion of the transformative agendas that are at the heart of this evolving movement. While the Detroit meeting will lay the groundwork for the Council's future work, the role that Council members will play at The Future of Places conference will be critical in expanding the understanding of that work on the global stage. Due to this unique perspective, we will be looking for delegates with experience working internationally, and particularly in the cities of the developing world—people with a passion for addressing human, social, and community needs in ways that transform long-struggling areas into sustainable neighborhoods defined around vital, welcoming, and affirming public spaces.
If you believe that you would be a good fit for the Placemaking Leadership Council, and you are interested in attending either or both of the meetings in Detroit and Stockholm, we encourage you to review the criteria for joining the Leadership Council. Once you are up to speed on the agendas and criteria, you can then click here to tell us why you feel you'd be good addition to the Placemaking Leadership Council between now and April 1st, 2013. (Please note that, if you have already filled out this form, you do not need to do so again.)
If you want to stay up to date with news about the Stockholm conference, you can follow @FutureofPlaces on Twitter. We look forward to hearing from you. Perhaps we will see you soon, in Stockholm!


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This pretty much sums up Danny Ings, doesn't it?
The centre-forward, who'll miss the entirety of this season because of a knee injury he picked up recently, has taken to Twitter to thank his well-wishers.
Fans from Liverpool and all over have sent Ings messages of support, with the Englishman having not long returned from a terrible knee problem which obliterated 2015/16 as well…
Neymar taps up Coutinho, with Liverpool ace's agent pushing for move
This time it's his other leg and a different problem, which actually, is positive.
Judging by this message, you can rest assured that we'll see Ings fighting back once again.
Top stuff.
Blown away by all the messages, means the world. "LIFE HAS 2 RULES: 1# NEVER QUIT 2#ALWAYS REMEMBER RULE #1"?#LFC
— Danny Ings (@IngsDanny) November 3, 2016


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Tips For Protecting Your Hands
Our hands are vital tools in our day to day lives. Without our hands we are unable to perform simple tasks such as opening doors, folding a piece of paper and even eating. Without working hands our lives will extremely difficult and different. One way to protect our hands is to purchase a pair of gloves from chicago glove store. These gloves are made by hand in the USA and are excellent at protecting your hands from danger.
Chemicals can do a lot of damage to our hands. On the low side of damage, we can receive skin irritation and discomfort. On the other side of the coin chemicals can burn our skin, cause us immense pain and much more. In some cases, chemicals can damage our hands to the point that we can't use them. To help protect your hands wear a good pair of gloves that are rated for the chemicals you are using.
Use proper tools
Every job has a tool and there is a tool for every job. When working on machines, wood, electrical and anything that we need our hands for make sure that you are using the proper tool. If you are using the wrong tool or if the proper tool is damaged or defective it can slip and strike you in the hands causing damage. If this happens you want to seek medical treatment right away. If you are using the wrong tool, stop.
Hand placement
Where you put your hands can either make them safe from danger or right in the line of danger. When working with your hands be mindful of where they are at all times. If you are working on something with your hands take a moment to stop and focus on your hands. Make sure they are out of harm's way before proceeding.
Taking your time and really focusing on your hands, taking care of them and the rest of your body will ensure that they will be with you helping you along the way in life.


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2007-2015 Mazda CX-9: engine, fuel economy, pros and cons, reported problems
Can a family hauler be fun to drive? Mazda CX-9 is the answer. This stylish seven-seater is not only roomy and practical, but sporty and fast.
2014 Mazda CX-9.
The 3.7L V6 propels the CX-9 from 0 to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds. Despite its size, the CX-9 handles like a heavy sports sedan, and offers a smooth and refined ride. The CX-9 has a fully independent suspension with 18" or 20" wheels and comes with front- or all-wheel drive. This is a family vehicle you can enjoy driving.
Is a used Mazda CX-9 a good choice? Gas mileage is not great, but it is expected from this type of vehicle. Maintenance costs are average for the class. Safety ratings are pretty good. Consumer Reports rates the CX-9 reliability as "Average", but there are few trouble spots to watch out for, please read further.
Engine: The 2007 Mazda CX-9 was equipped with the 265-hp 3.5L Ford-sourced V6 engine. All later model years come with the 273-hp 3.7L V6.
2014 Mazda CX-9 interior.
Mazda CX-9 third-row seats.
It's a strong low-maintenance engine with plenty of low-end torque. With proper maintenance this engine can last long without problems. The only problem is that if the water pump fails at higher mileage, it will be expensive to replace due to its location.
Timing belt or timing chain? The CX-9 V6 engine does not have a timing belt; it uses a timing chain instead. A timing chain doesn't need to be replaced unless it becomes stretched and noisy.
Interior: Inside, the CX-9 is very roomy, although the wide center console takes up some space in the front. Three rows of seats are standard. The split second-row seats slide forward and backward. The third row provides reasonable space even for adult passengers. With the third row up, you get 17.2 cu. ft. of cargo space in the back, which is more than in the Toyota Highlander, but less than in the GMC Acadia/Chevrolet Traverse twins. Third-row seats fold flat for more cargo space. Second-row seats fold too, but not completely flat.
Handling and ride: The CX-9 handles extremely well and is a pleasure to drive on long highway trips. The ride is on the firm side, but refined and fairly quiet. The first impression is like driving on rails. Despite it's heavy weight, the CX-9 feels quick off the line and sporty and secure on the road. The steering is precise and well-weighted. The AWD system is fully automatic and does not require any input from the driver. One thing we noticed though, the CX-9 all-season tires are not very good in the snow.
Fuel Economy:
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|L/100 km
|2011-2015 Mazda CX-9 FWD
|2011-2015 Mazda CX-9 AWD
|2007-2010 Mazda CX-9 FWD
|2007-2010 Mazda CX-9 AWD
The 2015 AWD Mazda CX-9 is rated at 16/22 mpg. This means that on a highway trip, the CX-9 can drive up to 422 miles (679 km) on one tank of gas. See the fuel economy numbers in the table.
Safety: The 2007-2010 CX-9 scored five out of five stars in the government crash test and has a four star rollover resistance rating. Antilock brakes and stability control are standard. Optional Blind Spot Monitoring system will alert the driver of vehicles that are in blind spots on either side of the car when changing lanes.
Why you should buy it: Sporty handling, good strong engine, plenty of room, refined ride, spacious third row, towing capacity, cargo space, safety ratings.
Why you shouldn't buy it: Thirsty, smart-card key system could be troublesome, 20" tires are expensive, transfer case (PTO) failures, expensive to repair at higher mileage.
Reported problems: Front end (control arms, tie rods) repairs are common. Mazda issued a recall for lower control arms. Failed ignition coils and some minor electrical glitches are also often mentioned. A faulty blower motor relay can cause the front or rear blower motor to stay on after the ignition is turned off. The repair is very simple: replace both blower motor relays in the main fuse box. An A/C drain could clog up causing water to collect inside the HVAC unit. The first sign is a slushing noise from the blower fan when turning left. The repair is also simple: unclog the A/C drain.
Power transfer output unit (PTO) leaks and failures are often reported. The power transfer output unit is part of the AWD system. The replacement is quite expensive ($800-$1100), although some owners report that the replacement was covered by the warranty.
According to several sources, the transfer case warranty has been extended for some model years; check with your local Mazda dealer. Early signs of transfer case problems include a burnt oil smell and a dark oil leak in the area right behind the engine.
In some cases a failed transfer case gear that connects it with a transmission could wear out, causing the 4WD not to work.
A rear heat shield could separate and touch the propeller shaft, which could cause a screeching noise coming from the back. Other than that, it's a well-built vehicle. The engine and transmission are mostly trouble-free.
Overall: The CX-9 is a sleek 7-seater crossover with a strong engine. Cost-conscious buyers should consider opting for a front-wheel drive model, as it will be less expensive to own in the long run. Among competitors, the Toyota Highlander is more reliable and has a softer ride, but its third-row and cargo space is limited. The Acura MDX is an excellent vehicle, but it's more expensive. The Ford Edge rides on the same platform as the CX-9, but it doesn't have the third row. The Honda Pilot is roomy, but looks "boxy." The Chevrolet Traverse is more spacious but less reliable. The 2006-2010 Ford Explorer is better for towing as it rides on a rear-wheel drive truck-based platform.
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What to look for when buying a used Mazda CX-9: Check used car history records for previously reported accidents and service history. When checking the car at the dealer's lot, test all electrical features including the air conditioner, audio system, power liftgate and other features. If the vehicle has a smart key entry system (when you start the car by turning a knob or with a push button instead of a regular key), test it carefully, as this system is prone to glitches. Make sure the vehicle has two keys, as an additional key is expensive. During the test drive, watch out for humming and winning noises from the drivetrain. During the pre-purchase inspection, ask your mechanic to check for leaks. Consider buying a good extended warranty to protect yourself from unexpected repairs.
How do I get the best deal on a used car?
What you should know before buying a used car
What mileage is OK for a used car?
Maintenance tips: To keep your vehicle safe, have it regularly inspected; a quick check during a drive-through fast lube service is not enough. Recommended oil change intervals vary between 5,000 and 7,500 miles depending on driving conditions. The Mazda CX-9 engine uses the SAE 5W-20 oil type. A cabin filter is often neglected; it must be changed every 15,000-25,000 miles. Spark plugs need to be replaced every 60,000-100,000 miles, again, depending on driving conditions. This means that if you regularly drive in heavy city traffic, hilly terrain, dusty conditions, extreme hot or cold weather, your car needs more frequent oil changes, spark plug replacement and other maintenance. Timely spark plug replacements will help avoid more serious problems like failed ignition coils.
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2012 Mazda CX-9 specifications
| Overall length:
Overall width:
Overall height:
| 200.2 in (5,086 mm)
76.2 in (1,936 mm)
68.0 in (1,728 mm)
113.2 in (2,875 mm)
|Total Curb Weight w/AC :
| FWD: 4,328 lbs / AWD: 4,546 lbs
|Cargo volume:
|2nd and 3rd row seat upright:
3rd row seats folded:
2nd and 3rd row seats folded:
|17.2 cu. ft (487 L)
48.3 cu. ft (1,368.5 L)
100.7 cu. ft (2,851.5 L)
|Towing capacity:
FWD with Towing Prep Package:
| 2,000 lbs
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
|Curb-to-Curb Turning Circle (radius):
|18.7 ft (5.7 m)
|V6 3.7L DOHC, 24-valve,
273 hp @ 6,250 rpm
270 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm
|Recommended fuel:
|87 Octane
|Fuel tank capacity:
| 20.1 US gallons (76.0 liters)
|Engine oil:
|With oil filter change:
|5.5 US qt (5.2 liters)


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Car accident lawyers are attorneys that deal with cases of car accidents. The role of car accident lawyers is to defend victims of accidents commonly caused by the negligence of drivers. Many lives perish through car accidents, and cataclysmic injuries are inflicted on victims every year. Most of the hearings involving car accidents are usually convoluted, and as such, they cannot be handled by the victims of the accidents alone. As such, there is need for involving an experienced lawyer since such lawyers have the necessary skills that are essential in handling such kind of cases.
The role of car accidents lawyers cannot be underrated. They assist the victims of accidents to get through the course of claiming compensation from the insurance company The ability of an accident lawyer is an important point of consideration.
Questions About Lawyers You Must Know the Answers To
Accidents lawyers possess unique specialty that is critical in assisting their clients to make claims for compensation regarding all types of car accidents. Some of the types of accidents are vehicle accidents, head-on collisions among others. Besides the victims could be pedestrians. Injuries and damage to personal property are some of the losses incurred by victims of car accidents Such events are examples of the prosecutable accounts. Therefore, there is need of to hire an experienced lawyer to settle such cases.
The Path To Finding Better Experts
Culprits of car accidents often hire lawyers to intimidate the vulnerable victims of car accidents causing challenges for car accident lawyers. This occurrence is highly likely since most victims are vulnerable. The vulnerability of car accident victims makes such cases prevalent These lawyers focus on defending the culprits and putting the blame on the victims. Car accident lawyers should, therefore, analyze the facts relating to the causes of the accident carefully. Consequently, they should establish a legal procedure which they will follow in presenting the case. It is imperative that victims notify their attorneys as soon as they are involved in an accident. The is crucial since the lawyer can take fresh particulars of the causes of the accident. As a result, it is crucial that the victims present their salient features regarding the accident to the lawyer.
Qualified attorneys can identify the causes of an accident and know if the client is viable. They also involve the client in the process of preparing the right systems that are necessary for dealing with the proceedings in the court. Moreover, the lawyers seek compensation from the insurers for the losses incurred or for the casualties. The burden of the long process of the law which it wearisome and complex shifts to the lawyers.
Most people believe that many of the lawyers who deal with car accidents are expensive but this is false. A lawyer who has a good name in the market will not charge for an initial consultation. A good lawyer should be in a position to determine the costs that a client will pay for the lawsuit and the chances of winning, and they should inform the customer.