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Rio Puts Some Australian Projects on Hold Because of Mining Tax
Rio Tinto Group, the world's third-largest mining company, put some Australian expansion projects on hold to study the effect of the government's proposed 40 percent "super tax" on mining.
"The concern is that people are looking at this now in boom times, not realizing that sooner or later, we're going to be in tough times and it's going to be very, very tough for projects," Sam Walsh, the head of Rio's iron ore operations, said in comments provided by the company.
The proposed tax will slash about 35 percent of the estimated increase in Rio's valuation from its proposed A$12 billion ($11 billion) iron ore expansion, according to Citigroup Inc. BHP Billiton Ltd., the biggest mining company, and Alcoa Inc. said this week the tax will threaten mining investments.
"Most of Rio's expansions revolve around iron ore," said Grant Craighead, managing director and co-founder of Sydney- based Stock Resource. "This shifts the financial equation away from Australia and into some of the other opportunities."
Shares in Rio, which has about a third of its assets in Australia, declined 3.8 percent to A$65.69 at the 4:10 p.m. Sydney time close on the Australian stock exchange. Rio's Sydney-based shares have declined 8.9 percent since the government said May 2 the tax on resource project profits will be introduced from 2012.
'Long Overdue'
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd met with Rio's Walsh and other mining executives in Perth this week, including Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.'s Andrew Forrest and BHP's President of Iron Ore Ian Ashby. Rudd told the companies he's committed to imposing the tax. He's seeking to tap forecast record mining company profits that are being driven by Asian demand.
"He was pretty brave to wade into a dinner with 25 angry miners," Walsh said. "He wants to engage, he wants it to be an active involvement and consultation process, and I've got to give him 10 out of 10 for that."
The tax is "long overdue" and "in the national interest," former Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Bernie Fraser today told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. Rudd said yesterday the government is prepared to talk with the industry about the details of the tax.
The tax may reduce Rio's earnings by 21 percent and earnings at Melbourne-based BHP by 17 percent in 2013, according to UBS AG estimates. Iron ore accounted for 47 percent of Rio's profit last year.
Guinea Project
Rio's capital spending this year may be between $5 billion and $6 billion, the company said in March. The iron ore expansion will boost capacity to 330 million tons by 2015 from 220 million tons. Final approval is due in the second half this year, Citigroup's Clarke Wilkins said yesterday in a report. The broker last year estimated the expansion may cost A$12 billion.
The tax could make the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea more important to Rio, he said.
"We've got our projects on hold while we try to understand the ramifications of a 40 percent increase," Walsh said. The company was studying six projects to expand iron ore production, he said in March. No decision has been made to shelve any projects in Australia, Rio said today in a statement.
The tax will raise A$12 billion in its first two years, according to government estimates. BHP, with 51 percent of its assets in Australia, said taxes on its operations there will increase to 57 percent in 2013 from 43 percent.
'Deeply Hostile'
Opposition leader Tony Abbott met with BHP Chief Executive Officer Marius Kloppers for an hour in Canberra yesterday. Andrew Robb, spokesman for the opposition Liberal-National coalition, and coalition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey met with Rio Australia Managing Director David Peever.
"I am deeply hostile to this great big new tax on the most efficient and the most competitive sector of our economy," Abbott told reporters yesterday after the meeting. "The last thing I want to do is to see any damage done to what is in effect the goose that laid the golden egg for Australia."
Cape Lambert Resources Ltd. suspended exploration at an iron ore project in the Pilbara region because of the tax, Executive Chairman Tony Sage said yesterday.
"All Australian projects which require substantial capital, including Fortescue's, will now be under review," Fortescue's Forrest told reporters in Perth today. Companies "that have substantial foreign assets will be elevating the value of those foreign assets in their boardrooms and lowering the value of their Australian assets."
Rio plans to suspend the expansion of its iron ore operations in Western Australia and its Arygle diamond mine may also become a casualty, the Australian newspaper reported today.
'No Decision'
Rio is reviewing the potential effect of the tax on all its operations and new projects in Australia, the company said.
"The feasibility study into the proposed 330 million ton a year expansion of Rio Tinto's iron ore operations in Western Australia is continuing," the company said. It wasn't able to determine the tax impact on the study until the details of the proposal become clearer, it said.


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Book your room at Grand Caribe Belize
Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly condo on the beach, with 5 outdoor swimming pools
Nestled on the beach, this San Pedro condo is within 3 mi (5 km) of GoFish Belize, San Pedro Belize Express Dock, and San Pedro Central Park. Ambergris Museum and Belizean Melody Art Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Property Features
At Grand Caribe Belize, relax by one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools or spend the day at the beach where you can enjoy parasailing.
Room Amenities
All 93 individually decorated condos feature free WiFi and memory foam beds. Guests will find kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers.Would you like to give us feedback? Share it! Opens in a new window
Grand Caribe Belize2 Miles North of San Pedro Town San Pedro
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Bring your whole family to Grand Caribe Belize for summer fun including 5 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool, and parasailing.
The condo offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the condo's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a swim-up bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This beach condo also offers a fitness center and a rooftop terrace. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Airport transportation
- Free airport transportation
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Beach umbrellas
- Pool umbrellas
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- Free grocery shopping service
- Concierge services
- Conference center
- Conference space
- Conference space size (feet) - 1300
- Conference space size (meters) - 121
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free ferry terminal shuttle
- Fitness facilities
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Luggage storage
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Number of buildings/towers - 10
- Number of floors - 3
- Number of outdoor pools - 5
- Number of spa tubs - 2
- Pool sun loungers
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Rooftop terrace
- Spa services on site
- Swim-up bar
- Total number of rooms - 93
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Children's pool
- DVD player
- Free Wi-Fi
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Outdoor pools
- Separate dining area
- Separate living room
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Cable TV service
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Daily housekeeping
- Dishwasher
- DVD player
- Free local calls
- Free WiFi
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- In-room safe
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- iPod docking station
- Iron/ironing board
- Kitchen
- Memory foam mattress
- Microwave
- Phone
- Plasma TV
- Premium TV channels
- Private bathroom
- Room service (limited hours)
- Second bathroom
- Separate dining area
- Separate living room
- Shower only
- Stovetop
Where to Eat
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Grand Caribe Belize has a restaurant on site.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
5 outdoor swimming pools and 2 spa tubs are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Beach volleyball on site
- Volleyball on site
- Fishing on site
- Helicopter/airplane tours on site
- Kayaking on site
- Parasailing on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Boat tours on site
Spa Services
- Manicures and pedicures
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at 10 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No elevators
No pets or service animals allowed
Optional extras
- Fee for full breakfast: BZD 36 per person (approximately)
Hotel Name
- Belize Grand Caribe
- Grand Caribe
- Grand Caribe Belize
- Grand Caribe Condo
- Grand Caribe Condo Belize
- Grand Caribe Belize Resort And Condominiums Hotel San Pedro
- Grand Caribe Belize Resort And Condominiums San Pedro
- Grand Caribe Belize Condo San Pedro
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- Grand Caribe Belize San Pedro
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This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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Cirey-les-Pontailler tourism and travel guide
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Visit Cirey-les-Pontailler: highlights and tourist information
Cirey-les-Pontailler is situated in the Cote d'Or (Burgundy region) in the eastern-center of France at 19 km from Dijon, the department capital. (General information: Cirey-les-Pontailler is 278 km from Paris).
Popular places to visit nearby include Dijon at 19 km and Pesmes at 21 km. For more places to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Cirey-les-Pontailler, France: places to visit and attractions
Some places that we or our contributors have visited and reviewed and can recommend when sightseeing close to Cirey-les-Pontailler. Note that all distances shown are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater.
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Markets in and near Cirey-les-Pontailler
Local markets
- Pontailler-sur-Saone: market Saturday (9km)
- Auxonne: market Friday (15km)
- Longvic: market Sunday (18km)
- Dijon: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (19km)
- Chenove: market Wednesday & Sunday (22km)
- Gray: market Tuesday & Friday (27km)
- Dole: market Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday (28km)
- Nuits-Saint-Georges: market Friday (32km)
- Beaune: market Wednesday & Saturday (46km)
- Chagny: market Thursday & Sunday (61km)
Tourist attractions to visit near Cirey-les-Pontailler, France
Below we show places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Cirey-les-Pontailler and wondering what to do next!
Heritage sites Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans (48km)
Churches or other religious monuments Hospices de Beaune (Beaune) (47km)
Remarkable gardens Château d'Arcelot (12km); Jardin du château du Talmay (12km); Jardin à la Faulx (28km); Parc de l'Etang (29km); Parc et jardin du château de Barbirey sur Ouche (41km); Abbaye de la Bussière (45km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé) (see also historical French towns) Dijon (19km); Dole (28km)
Towns of Art and history Arbois (58km); Salins-les-Bains (60km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie) Quetigny (13km); Beaune (46km)
Geography and distances
Distance to Cirey-les-Pontailler
from Dijon (prefecture): 19 km
from Paris: 278 km
from Calais: 476 km
from Nice: 429 km
from Bordeaux: 529 km
from Strasbourg: 231 km
Getting here
Cirey-les-Pontailler is in the eastern-center of France. Most visitors drive from one of the channel ports such as Calais or Dunkirk, a drive of about 6 hours, or fly into one of the Paris airports and hire a car. For driving distances to Cirey-les-Pontailler from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 12 other places listed nearby (within 6 kilometres of Cirey-les-Pontailler): Belleneuve, Binges, Cessey-sur-Tille, Chambeire, Drambon, Etevaux, Labergement-Foigney, Longchamp, Marandeuil, Saint-Leger-Triey, Tellecey and Trocheres.
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Grandia III
We take a deep look at Square Enix's next big thing.
History repeated itself when Grandia II came out for the Dreamcast in 2000, near the end of the platform's lifecycle. Though the Dreamcast version did manage to reach the U.S., more people played the game in the form of a substandard PlayStation 2 port from an outsourced studio. Once again, the series' vision had been compromised, leaving gamers confused why this "Grandia" was supposed to be such a big deal.
Fortunately, the karmic wheel has seen fit to raise Grandia's fortunes, and Grandia III looks to have a clear path to success. Enix, which published Grandia games in Japan, has merged with Square; the series once heralded as a "Final Fantasy-killer" is now being developed under the same roof. Square Enix has put the full force of their considerable development muscle behind the latest installment, which looks to be one of the greatest final-generation RPGs for the PlayStation 2.
The most striking feature of Grandia III is its lush, nearly photorealistic environments. Anime-style characters inhabit and explore beautiful, postcard-perfect environments. Clouds drift through the sky, sun-dappled rivers curve lazily across fields, and wind gently blows through trees and grass -- all in real-time. The developers are also proud of their large world map with full player freedom, as well as their airship exploration mode with multiple levels of clouds. One of the Grandia series' strengths has always been the huge "scope" of its adventures, and Grandia III's beautiful graphics give this game an incredibly epic feel.
One of the most-loved features of the Grandia series is its frantic, action-packed battles. Players input commands in real-time as they move freely around the battlefield. Each turn has three stages: wait, command, and action. Timing two characters' actions to execute at the same time results in multi-hit combos and massive damage. Enough damage can delay the action phase of an inputted command, or cancel it entirely. The latest version of Grandia's "Ultimate Action Battle" system adds the Strategic Advice System, wherein party members assist the player with the correct use of techniques, and the Aerial Combo system, wherein enemies tossed into the air by critical hits or powerful spells can continue to be attacked.
The main character of Grandia III is Yuuki, a 16-year-old boy who wants to know what "lies beyond the edge of the sky." Yuuki comes from the peaceful village of Anfog, on the island of Titalos in the Perion Sea. He hopes to build his own flying machine to one day cross the ocean and meet the man whom he admires, "Sky King Schmidt." Meanwhile, a mystical girl named Alfine heads towards Arcliff Temple, but her horse-drawn carriage crashes and she becomes lost in the forest. When Yuuki and Alfine meet, it sets in motion events that will come to change the world.
Grandia III's character illustrator is You Yoshinari, who worked on the well-received Valkyrie Profile. CG studio ROBOT, responsible for the openings of Onimusha 3 and Baten Kaitos, is handling the FMV. The soundtrack is by composer Noriyuki Idaware, who scored the first two games, while Japanese pop/rock artist Miz contributes the main theme, "In the Sky."
Grandia III goes on sale in Japan on August 4th. Though no U.S. release date has been announced, its eventual arrival on American shores is all-but-assured, and this time, at long last, the Grandia series looks to be all it can be.
Friends List
Of course, Yuuki and Alfine are joined on their adventure by a number of companions: Miranda, the spunky girl who "tells it like it is;" Alonso, an older and gruff seafarer; Ull, a mischievous kid raised with dragons; Dahna, a beautiful and calm young woman, and Hect, a young, musically inclined girl from another world. Though it may sound like standard fare, the Grandia games are known for fleshing out these sorts of standard RPG stereotypes into loveable and memorable characters.
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Your single-source solution for 2D and 3D Laser Cutting
PRIMA North America, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of PRIMA INDUSTRIE S.p.A. based near Torino, Italy. With approximately 120 employees, PRIMA North America, Inc. is the largest subsidiary within the PRIMA Group and is dedicated to serving the US, Canada and Mexico market needs for laser sheet metal cutting machinery, and worldwide needs for laser drilling systems and industrial lasers. PRIMA has been an innovator of state-of-the-art 2-D and 3-D systems for laser sheet metal fabrication and drilling of parts used in a broad range of industries worldwide since 1977. Lasers, machines, software and material handling systems are all designed, developed, made and serviced by PRIMA with the latest technology, providing users a single-source solution for quality laser sheet metal cutting.
The PLATINO 1530 2D Laser System features a new 3-lense cutting head that offers a 10" focal length in addition to the 5" and 7.5" lenses standard in PRIMA's "signature" cutting head with capacitive sensor, true auto focus, rapid lens change and crash protection system. The 10" lens increases depth of focus and enlarges spot diameter for high- and uniform cut quality of thick stainless, aluminum and mild steel.
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|One metal fabricator, two value streams
For decades Nu-Way Industries operated with a conventional management structure. In recent years, managers at the Des Plaines, Ill., fabricator discovered that the two kinds of orders the company processed, engineered to order and make to stock, really called for two distinct value streams, each operating under a different business model.
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The Convergent CV4000 CO2 laser from Prima Electro delivers high-speed cutting of thin and thick metals and nonmetals. It cuts mild steel up to...
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I have stayed at this hotel many times. I called to confirm my reservation with a special request. Brandi answered the phone and was so accommodating! I can't believe how she made us feel welcomed on the phone. I can't wait to meet Brandi tomorrow after we check in. The hotel has always been so accommodating during all my stays. Thank you! University Square Hotel you have a great employee. I've dealth with employees that are not quite up to par but Brandi was excellent.
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Welcome to The University Square Hotel! We are located just minutes from Downtown Fresno, The Fresno Convention Center, Save Mart Center Fresno and adjacent to California State University Fresno. University Square Hotel is the perfect choice for both the business or leisure traveler. The hotel is close to a variety of shopping or dining options like Fashion Fair Mall, Fig Garden Village or River Park. Looking for some more fun? University Square Hotel is near a multitude of activities like the Chaffee Zoo, Fresno Museum of Art, Fresno State Bulldog sports or the Fresno Grizzlies. If you want to relax, simply stay put and enjoy our amenities including a refreshing swimming pool, garden courtyard, heated spa and a comprehensive gym for an invigorating work out. Relax in our spacious guest rooms complete with plush, upgraded bedding. Each room comes equipped with the amenities needed for a great stay. All rooms come with a refrigerator and microwaves upon request. We offer our guests a deluxe hotel with a continental breakfast and complimentary high speed internet access along with a business center for free! Planning a meeting or special event? The University Square Hotel has a superior level of guest service and exceptional meeting, wedding, and banquet facilities. Our elegant ballroom can accommodate up to 400 people banquet style. The University Square Hotel has a full service catering team to meet your needs. We're ready to plan your next event. We welcome your visit to the Fresno area! ... more less
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Diana Dreams of Dinosaurs
A little girl falls asleep with her favorite book and then wakes up and everything appears to be going normal except for one minor detail: she is surrounded by dinosaurs! For Diana this is a dream come true, or is it just a dream. Outrageous events like postman dinosaurs delivering the mail and mom and son neighbors walking together down the street will have children rolling! The story is fun and easy to read with just one or two sentences per page and fun interactive gameplay in the meantime. This story is illustrated with colorful images that use different perspectives and child like drawings. FEATURES: - Text Narration. - Colorful and child friendly graphics. - Tons of playful interactive zones on each page. - Interactive fun guaranteed!More


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DID SIXERS point guard Jrue Holiday get robbed yesterday?
The All-NBA teams were announced and, for the seventh consecutive year, there were no Sixers selected.
Granted, they had a lousy season. But you would think Holiday would have gotten at least one vote.
Heck, Portland's J.J. Hickson, who averaged 12.7 points and 10.4 rebounds, got a vote. Holiday, by comparison, averaged 17.7 points and 8.0 assists, and was selected to the 2013 All-Star team.
That didn't seem to carry any weight as he was the only All-Star from last season who didn't get a single vote from the panel of 119 sportswriters and broadcasters in the United States and Canada.


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It's missing—that beautiful, bold industrial stapler usually stationed at the front desk of Lerner. You've used it to staple everything from your 50-sheet long Anthropology readings and your pirated eBook of Sappho's poetry to your print-outs of Chem lecture notes (because you never go) and the collection of quotes you've collected from your Biology professor. You used it carelessly, without thought or concern.
Is your current predicament deserved then? For the past two weeks, the automatic stapler has been replaced by the kind you can get at the corner store: cheap, ineffective, paling in comparison to its predecessor. When you were forced to use it, you sighed as the staple sunk only halfway through the stack of paper before you. By now, you've resorted to binder clips, or worse yet, nothing at all. Your backpack is a study in chaos. It's just not the same, and everyone can agree.
This isn't some abstract problem—there is not only a victim, but a culprit. When we asked the people at the front desk, they told us someone had broken the stapler and it was getting replaced. First off, how do you even break an automatic stapler? Secondly, should it really take two weeks to replace it? We're not condoning a manhunt, but this is kind of really inconvenient.
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One religion has more holidays than the others, and it's not Festivus. (Slate)
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College football and basketball players aren't the only athletes bringing the big bucks to their universities for free. (Freakonomics)
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About to head out the door for your morning Starbucks? Hold up! Due to the water issues that have been plaguing the neighborhood as of late, the 115th location is closed indefinitely. O, the misfortune! The perils of a caffeine-less 10 am class! What is there to be done? If only there were another Starbucks three blocks away. If only there were somewhere else on campus to get a cup of coffee. We pity you, dear readers.
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Today, Tunisians will be heading to the polls for the first time since the ousting of Ben Ali, marking the first official election of the Arab Spring. Still, officials are worried of widespread reports of corruption could mar the election's legitimacy. (Guardian, NYT)
Another day, another celebrity Occupies Wall Street. This time, it was Katy Perry and Russell Brand. They won't be the last—it's rumored the Dark Knight Rises will be filming scenes on Wall Street at the end of the month. (Gothamist, LA Times)
But for all the talk of the economic burdens of the 99%, sometimes we ignore the creative and often absurd ways the 1% have led themselves to financial ruin. Choice quote: "She does miss one luxury—the Gulfstream. After they defaulted on the $8 million jet loan, the banks seized the plane. The Siegels can use it only occasionally, with the banks' permission." A pity. (WSJ)
Warren Buffet isn't the only one percent-er that's against tax cuts for the rich: one wealthy Manhattan lawyer filed a lawsuit against a parking tax break he perceived as discriminating against the poor. He lost. (NYT)
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Haha! Yep so turns out it was the ac clutch relay. I've just never heard a relay or fuse make a whining sound like that before. Replaced it this...
Hi guys,
I have an '09 GT. I got home from work and I noticed when I walked by my car there was a constant whining noise coming from the engine....
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Hi guys,
So like my topic says, the air conditioning on my '09 GT takes a good 5-7 minutes to get cold, even if the car is only sitting in say...
Of course one day the prices will come down.
And there are very few GT's to be found.
Like someone said, go to Vista Ford in Woodland Hills. They sell at MSRP, I actually wound up getting $200 under on my GT back in March. They...
There are little or no GT's left in So Cal. Almost all V-6's. Yep, can't seel what doesn't exist.
BTW, someone at my work's husband bought...
Looks great stangscuba.
LOL. She's talentless, but if you enjoy her awful music, more power to ya.
I can't believe we're arguing over a Dodge Neon. LOL. God who cares. If you want a fast Neon, go have one. My sympathies to you. It's like...
I have the Flow Thunder Axle Backs, and love the sound and the way they look. Not too loud, just nice and throaty.
Too each his own.
For some reason I think the Mach 460 I had in my '01 GT sounds way better than the Shaker 500.
Vista in Woodland Hills also sells them at sticker, no markup.
There are a lot of dealers in So Cal that will order you a GT on X-plan, just have to look around. Beverly Hills Ford for one I know will.
Looks good, you could also just mask off the sill around the letters so you don't get any overlap as well.
You must be new.
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My blog is http://www.kazjaz.com
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Why is it that on compact digital cameras the aperture never seems to go any smaller than about F8 ? Even on high-end compacts such as the Canon G10 or Panasonic LX5. Is there some practical or physical limitation due to the size of the camera or the sensor which prevents this from being possible?
Although the relative aperture numbers — the ƒ stops — are the same regardless of format, the actual focal lengths of the lenses on small cameras are quite low: 5mm or 6mm at the wide end. That in turn means that the real aperture is small, which means the diffraction limit kicks in sooner, reducing sharpness as one stops down.
The smaller format also means that depth of field is hugely increased even at the widest-available apertures — even wide open at f/2.8, a camera like the Canon G10 has an infinite depth of field if you're focusing farther away than a few feet. So, there's not much difference in that aspect of changing aperture, so from that point of view there's no point even bothering. And that's presumably why there's usually not many choices besides wide open and one closed-down stop like f/8. (Because everything is small, and competitive price pressure significant, adding the mechanics for more intermediate stops is easily deemed not worth it.)
The other aspect of a smaller aperture is, of course, controlling exposure in bright light, without artificially dropping ISO beyond the sensor base or using very high shutter speeds. Some compact cameras actually use a dark neutral-density filter instead of closing down the aperture, specifically to avoid issues with diffraction.
Yes, it's a physical limitation due to the size of the sensor (and thus the size of the individual photosites) that means that diffraction becomes a limiting factor sooner than it does with DSLRs, hence the aperture doesn't go smaller than f/8.
Older compacts do have a larger range, my old Fuji Finepix s602 went down to f/11
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The biggest reason for smaller apertures is to increase the depth of field at a given focal length. Point and shoot cameras, with their small sensors, already have huge depth of field when compared to their larger cousins at any given focal length, so the smallest aperture is going to be selected to maximize depth of field and retain sharpness in the image (too tight an aperture leads to diffraction and loss of sharpness). So, it's a balancing act.
And don't forget that many of those cameras have no adjustable aperture at all. They're always shooting wide open, any adjustment that might happen being done through changing the sensitivity of the sensor, no moving parts required.
These cameras aren't designed for people with an interest in photography, so there's no need for things that can be adjusted by the operator. In fact your average user doesn't want to adjust anything, just point and click, and the cameras are designed with that in mind.
l can only be brief, this is how I have done it: I took an old 2 megapixel pocket-sized digital camera, carefully stripped the objective lens and just replaced the original aperture which has a 3mm hole with a ultra thin brass shim of 0.05mm thick with a precise hole of 0.33mm at the center.
As we know sensors do permit light fluctuations but will claim more exposure time. I am not an expert in such, but the results are good. All I can say is do not go below a 0.27mm hole because the entry of light will suffer and cause soft blur .
I have also done this with a cellphone camera and it works very well , It offers very good pictures with extraordinary depth of field - very useful for miniature landscape. For example 1 sq foot of miniature landscape will look as big as 1 acre of land .
Unfortunately manufacturers do not want to see it because it dose not suit their plans: they want customers to be always buying new cameras hoping that the new product may have these features .
Due to diffraction, and aperture size, F8 on a compact camera is equal to f22 on full frame, and F2 on compacts is equal to f5.6 full frame , and that's why f2 (F5.6) doesn't give the same background blur as F2 full frame. Therefore Sunny 16 rule for compact cameras is sunny 5.6 rule- so instead of 1/100th at F16 ISI 100, you would have 1/800th at F5.6
It's a business decision, because you can have very small apertures on cameras - yes as small as 0.33 mm or f/80 with absolute sharpness from 12 mm to infinity.
I say so through experience. The only setback is that it needs 4x more exposure during the day time and is very difficult at night without a strong light and a steady hand. The diffraction of light begins at 0,27 mm aperture or f/92. Today technology allows such but manufactures are not interested in any improvements because it clashes with the set protocol which is not to satisfy the customers but their own ambition.


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Hi Everyone,
I'm submitting a resume for a Quality Assurance (Game tester) position at a local game developer. Any criticism you can give me would be much appreciated.
I tailored the resume to stress that I can work hard and dedicate time (the Vector Marketing work experience) and that I have writing skills (the philosophy courses and the affiliation with the schools news paper).
I added a few amusing video game references (High int. modifier). If you've got an opinion on whether or not they work, or don't work, or don't work but could if I tweaked it a little bit, please let me know.
Does anyone think this is the kind of resume that might get a QA job? Do accepted applicants typically have more experience with computer hardware or programming?
If anyone is familiar with the controversy surrounding Vector Marketing, let's keep it out of the thread, please.
Thanks a lot guys.
I think 82 views and no responses is odd. No one has any advice for writing a resume, or an opinion on whether or not I've shown I could be a game tester?
Do you have a PDF or a DOC version of it?
Hey Everyone,
I've finished my resume + cover letter and will be submitting them both tomorrow morning via email. Here they are, for your own benefit.
The cover letter: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dd4tmdsd_59dc7h6gdg
The resume: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dd4tmdsd_58cp8667cw
Cover Letter: Instant bin. There was no substance that demonstrated that you possessed the skills for QA. Ability to work very hard? Not a skill. Excellent communication skills? Give a tangible example. The last line is what killed it for me:
"I will be an excellent Quality Assurance intern. Please review my resume and contact me if you have any questions. I will call you on Friday, the 22nd to ask about scheduling an interview."
THEY will contact YOU if they are interested in a giving an interview. This makes it look like you think you are automatically good enough for an interview and that they should wait for you to contact them to give you an interview. Very presumptuous.
CV/Resume: Inconsistent styling. For example you you use : and - interchangeably and you missed - for a bullet point. Not great when the job calls for attention to detail. Random use of italics.
"Currently learning Python and ActionScript scripting languages" is not a skill as you haven't learned it yet. This should be in the cover letter if anywhere.
"Recognized for unique leadership abilities " such as?
"Established goals and followed through" example?
"Halo LAN Parties" how many attended? Why were they successful?
"D&D: Dungeon Master for two campaigns" What were they? What personalities?
"Directed 2 short plays" Which were? How were they successful?
"Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint" How proficient? Can you use macros in Word and correctly use the Styling and Formatting features?
Thanks for the criticisms. Very helpful. It turns out my email was misdirected, so I've got another chance to edit this. Hurrah.
Regarding my cover lette, you're right, I didn't give any solid evidence of my skills. I thought cover letters were there primarily to entice the reader to read your resume, rather than skip it. I tried to make myself sound interesting and exciting. My resume is where I put the instances of good communication skills (though I may not have made them clear enough).
Regarding my presumptuousness, everything I read online suggested I do that. However, I might change it now that I've given it more thought.
Regarding my lack of details, I figured the first two you question would not need to be fleshed out before I was in an interview. I considered the fact that I excelled the way I did and was offered a management position to be interesting enough to warrant an interview without giving them too much to read (amount I gave them to read was a major concern). My logic was, if I've succeeded at a job that involves certain duties, like setting goals, do I really need to go into those goals, or can people imply that they were done well? I can see how being explicit would give them less to figure out though and help my chances, so I'll do that.
I'll add details to the other ones too.
Thanks a ton.
Some very cliche stuff in there, and even this would not grab my immediate attention, but it has a clean appearance, is relevant and has everything I feel required of a CV + letter. I know I personally expand upon skills, since my employment history is not large, and education (since it's still recent). I also have a projects section, but that's not relevant to everyone. I would also regard style as an important factor, spend a bit of time making it not just sound good, but look presentable.
As for a cover letter...well I find practice makes perfect. I've probably rewritten my cover letter about 4 times last year, each one better than the last.
One of the things I've been told to do when writing cover letters is to relate the job skills they're looking for to yourself in your cover letter. If the job description states they're looking for someone with experience with 3D modeling packages, then you should state your experience with something like "I've become skilled using 3ds Max through completing projects both inside and outside of the classroom". This is just a rough example off the top of my head, but that's the kind of advice I've been given. The more specific you can be to the type of candidate they're looking for the better.
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I have a GWT application which im targeting to run on mobile devices. I'd like to use the new HTML5
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The apocalyptic fantasy sandbox MMORPG, Xsyons Event Season commences this weekend!
This coming Saturday, March 12, kicks off Xsyons 2016 Event Season. This season consists of 16 planned unique events led both by Xsyon Guides and Players including:
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- Capture The Flag - Dungeon Escape - Comedy Theater
- Basket Hunt - Race Track Sprint - Founders Triathlon
- Bear Feeding Event - Costume Festival - Hunger Games Battle
Xsyon: Prelude, the apocalyptic fantasy sandbox MMORPG no longer requires a monthly subscription!
Due to popular demand, Xsyon has switched to a one time buy-to-play price allowing for unlimited and unrestricted game play.
Past paid players are welcome to return for free to the world of Xsyon to rejoin and rebuild tribes or simply enjoy the latest features! All players are also welcome to join in testing upcoming improvements. Currently development is focused on creatures, including combat revisions, taming, mounts and pets.
Steam keys are available to all past paid players for those that wish to rejoin Xsyon through Steam.
An open discussion has been posted for players with questions and suggestions about this big change.
Another unique feature debuted in Xsyon this past week, the Welcome Station!
Welcome Stations allow existing tribes to stage entrance areas for new players. New players arrive at these stations where they can find nearby quests and items for sale and where they can leave messages and apply for tribe membership.
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The Welcome Station is designed as a focal point for town activity, drawing in new players and introducing them to the apocalyptic fantasy sandbox MMORPG, Xsyon.
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This year's event season continues this coming weekend. Saturday, July 16th we will be hosting the Founder's Scavenger Hunt!
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June 18 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar fell against the euro before the Federal Reserve announces its latest policy decision as investors debate whether the economy is strong enough for officials to start considering raising interest rates.
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index declined after recording its highest close in a week yesterday. The pound depreciated the most in three weeks versus the euro as minutes of the Bank of England's June meeting showed officials voted unanimously to keep interest rates on hold even as they reinforced Governor Mark Carney's message that an increase may come sooner than investors anticipate. South Africa's rand jumped as inflation accelerated and the current-account deficit narrowed.
"If the Fed turns a little bit more hawkish today, that will help the dollar," said Alvin Tan, a foreign-exchange strategist at Societe Generale SA in London. "We are not sure if this is the time for an uptrend in the dollar yet. Probably we think more likely toward the end of the third quarter" as stimulus nears the end, he said.
The U.S. currency fell 0.1 percent to $1.3564 per euro as of 8:05 a.m. New York time after advancing 0.2 percent yesterday. The dollar was little changed at 102.21 yen from 102.31 earlier, the strongest level since June 11. The Japanese currency fell for a fourth day against the euro, weakening 0.2 percent to 138.65 per euro.
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The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, which tracks the U.S. currency against 10 of its major counterparts, dropped to 1,014.10 from 1,014.57 yesterday, the highest close since June 10. It has advanced 1.4 percent since declining to its 2014 low on May 8.
The Fed is reducing its monthly bond purchases, while keeping the target for overnight lending between banks in the range of zero to 0.25 percent, where it has been since December 2008. Officials signaled at their April 29-30 meeting that interest rates will stay low for a "considerable time."
Policy makers will cut their asset-purchase target by another $10 billion today, according to analyst estimates.
The pound slipped 0.3 percent to 80.06 pence per euro, the biggest depreciation since May 28. It has slipped from 79.59 pence on June 16, the strongest level since October 2012. Sterling declined 0.1 percent to $1.6944 after rising to $1.7011 on June 16, the highest since August 2009.
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BerryWeather Free or BeWeather Free if you will, as it's known in BlackBerry App World, is now available for download. BeWeather Free is a slimmed down free offering of the popular BerryWeather application from the folks at Bellshare. While slimmed down, it's still a beautiful weather application for BlackBerry smartphones with auto updating and 5 day outlook that's sure to fill your needs for keeping up to date on the weather. You can check out the full list of differences between the free and paid version via the BlackBerry App World webpage. Personally, I don't really need all the offerings of the full paid version of BerryWeather so for BellShare to offer up this free version for its users is just awesome.
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BerryWeather Free Now Available In BlackBerry App World
Does this version eliminate the lengthy lag that has been reported while running the paid version. That's the one major downside to this program and it drives me crazy.
Great, so I pay $10 to get the program in the first place. then I pay more to "upgrade" to the new version a few weeks ago.
Now they offer a free version which does basically everything the "upgrade" version does bc the option to set the home wallpaper isn't available on OS 4.6 anyhow.
Last time I give Bellshare any of my $.
The same thing has happened to me. I left my comments today 1-20-10.
Don't buy this app. Bellshare, the mfgr, has lousy cust srvc and they try to soak you for more money just like you said.
fantastic! love this free app. much better than weather bug direct
Put an icon with the temp on your home page?
It does put an updated temp and weather icon on your homepage.
Thank you!
I tried Weatherbug, WeatherEye, Weather Channel free apps, and so far I think this one kicks them all to the curb. I don't think I really need radar imagery on the go, but I can probably find it if I do. Temp, conditions, hi/lo, time, or any combination thereof on the icon, works with my weather slot theme, no more freakin' alerts that make me open the app, wait for them to load, then open and view just to dismiss them (thanks, Weatherbug! >:[ )
All I wanted was a home screen icon to display the temp, and maybe be able to see a forecast. BeWeather Free does all that, and does it well. After I use it for awhile, I may actually be convinced to buy the full version. We'll see.
I'm one of those who paid for BerryWeather and now that the dust has been settled with their weather server migration (there's even a new BerryWeather 1.6 for those who didn't like 2.0), it's good to see them making a free version. I don't feel bad at all for paying. BerryWeather is worth the $10, but it's good that they now have a free version, as I tried WeatherBug, WeatherEye and The Weather Channel free apps, and none can compare to the usability of BerryWeather.
this is what a weather app should look like. i am beta testing the new weathereye 2.0 and although they made great improvements to the app, it still pales in comparison to this.
i wish rim would just make their own weather app that can be integrated into other phone features. i had a hero and loved how when i check my calendar appointments, it told me how the weather would be like on that day. and how nice would it be if we had weather updates while the blackberry is in bedside mode?
More developers need to do nice things like this, even though the app does seem to have a few problems. Thank you!
I have the trial version on my phone and I believe that the paid version is on sale for $4.99. So it might be a bargain there. I had previously paid for weather bug and I find that this is a much better weather app for my storm. Will likely buy when trial is over. I am concerned about the reported lag problem. Can anyone elaborate on this.
I have noticed that right after install and reboot. Memory started to drop off - 2 meg for the first hour. Another 2 meg in the next 30 minutes. If it stabilizes great if not, I will have to pass. It is nice to have just a weather icon on the home page, but at what trade off?
Isn't the downside of Weather bug is it doesn't show the temp without highlighting the icon?
After looking at what the free BeWeather offers, I'm not bothered I paid for the full version. I like the GPS Location and also the hourly forcast. Not bad for free though. I think they should have left the lag out of the pay version and implemented it into the free. That alone would push people to pay $10 just to get rid of it!
Memory leak, and didnt give enough forecast info like BBweather did. It's a nice idea, but just not for me.
Edit - Berry Weather was not the problem. I just re-installed it.
Nice, right after I paid for my upgrade you come out with pretty much what I could of had for free. Perfect especially in these tough econimic times. Would someone remind me why I should pay for a Blackberry ap? Enjoy all of you who don't have the ap yet it's a great addition to your blackberry as I use mine daily!
I don't see any extensive battery drain or lag time issues. For the people that have asked questions here, did any of you think about reading the program's web page?
anyone know where an ota link ofr berrywather is at? im on 8350i with Boost, no app world
How many times is this going to happen? Like others, I've purchased BerryWeather twice! Once for the original program and once for the upgrade. Now, there is a free version that does everything that I need it to do!
Why does this happen so much? Either a full version update will release days after purchasing a previous version or a developer will release a new app that makes the prior app useless. I understand that app developers need to make a living but when did app developers (other than dmg) stop caring about their users?
This is ridiculous.
Hopefully there will be an OTA soon.
I loved the look of BerryWeather when it first came out, but it was unusable then with all the server issues. Almost gave up on it in favor of Weatherbug Elite, but then they fixed their servers and moved to weather underground, and BerryWeather has been the app to beat, defining the marketplace ever since.
I'm glad there's a free version now, but do not regret buying the full version. I love the extra features, and GPS location is fantastic when I'm on the road. I haven't had lag problems in several weeks now, and I have to say this is an excellent app.
- Jon
Are the memory leaks free too?
is there hourly forecast?
Copy and pasted this link here to your browser on your computer...
It is appworld access from your computer and it will send the download link for the app to your email on your BB.
Downloaded this yesterday... totally messed up my internet connection! I couldn't do anything, no facebook, no MSN, no INTERNET!!! And so I deleted it, had a hard time doing that! I rebooted like 3 times and the 3rd time it appeared again but not as Deleted, but as Archived... and it reappeared in my Application list. So I deleted it again and finally got rid of it, but then no EDGE, just edge. Finally after 2 more reboots, EDGE!!! So I'm staying with WeatherBug.
I purchased Berry Weather from the Crackberry site. Shortly after downloading it I recd an email from the mfgr informing me that there was an upgrade. I followed their directions to the letter and still no upgrade.
Then I had to search forever on the Bellshare website for some form of communication for cust srvc. I exchanged no less that 10 emails and still no satisfaction.
I would advise everyone NOT to purchase and download this app. You could possibly lose your money like I did.
I have BBWeather and like it but Berry Weather is awesome. Is there a link for download of BeWeather besides app world?
Clicking on the he link in the email that I get after clicking the 'Send App Link' button in appworld just opens up to the page to send the link to my BB again (Curve 8900)... It's a vicious circle, anyone have any ideas? Thanks!


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I have a family size convection microwave oven instead of a full size oven. I make fruit cakes and have to change the tin for next year's competition. I've always used a round tin and now I have to use a square tin. How do I stop it from burning at the corners before the middle is cooked? I set it at 130 dgeress Centigrade and bake for 3-4 hours
First off, I personally love the hard edges of the brownie. But to your question: There are a few things that you can try to keep the edges from burning.
One last thing that might work that I have had to do with pie is wrapping foil around the edges until the last 10-15minutes of cooking.


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I am familiar with output suppress on Unix machines, ie:
cat /file/that/doesnt/exist > /dev/null 2>&
However I can't seem to suppress the output of mount when an ext3 filesystem is mounted for the nth time, and it recommends an fsck. As it happens, fscks are run regularly by another machine, so these warning messages are needlessly interrupting the flow of output to my pretty bash script. These are the errors:
# mount -t ext3 /dev/sda1 /mnt > /dev/null 2>&
kjournald starting. Commit interval 5 seconds
EXT3-fs warning: maximal mount count reached, running e2fsck is recommended
EXT3 FS 2.4-0.9.19, 19 August 2002 on sd(8,1), internal journal
EXT3-fs: mounted filesystem with ordered data mode.
Can anyone shed some light on this? I'm clearly blocking both fd's, but somehow output is still getting through.
This is GNU Bash v2.05a


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Definición de redevelop en inglés:
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1Develop (something) again or differently: the technology was redeveloped during the crusades
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- It is redeveloped as a child development centre, where staff from health, social services and education would assess children with learning difficulties.
- I would like to point out that all the old wood pews were removed when the church was modernised and redeveloped last year.
- Developers buy old, unused, dilapidated hotels and redevelop them into brand new upscale luxury condos.
1.1Construct new buildings in (an urban area), typically after demolishing the existing buildings: plans to redevelop London's docklands
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- Plans to redevelop the Castle Piccadilly area of York reached a new stage after the first 'people's panel' met to discuss the proposals.
- Two letters to the editor express outrage over the (now presumably secret) plans to redevelop the Castle Lane area.
- This is part of the latest plans to redevelop the Castle Lane area of Bedford, which has been an eyesore for many years.
redeveloper sustantivo
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- It demonstrates how a cash-strapped redevelopment agency with the hopes of eradicating blight in its impoverished small town fell victim to an aggressive and litigious redeveloper and his attorney.
- But unlike those gardens, the paradise of true love, it seems, can conquer problems of historical inaccuracy, it never withers and most of all, it never gets bought out by redevelopers.
- Financing also proved to be a major problem since few private firms and redevelopers possessed the huge cash reserve necessary to pay for clearance and revitalization.
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As you probably saw in my earlier thread I believe that informing on the front end is the right thing to do...at least for me it is. Others have different opinions and that's OK.
My thinking goes like this. Should the officer have a need - mistaken identity, unwarranted suspicion, or whatever - for me to exit the car and then performs a search my weapon will be discovered. The risk of a bad day will then escalate.


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Judge Daryl Loomis keeps a lady in a cage: Lady Sunshine. She's a toucan.
Editor's Note
Our review of Lady In A Cage, published June 18th, 2005, is also available.
The Charge
I am…a monster!
The Case
I review a lot of horror, new and classic, independent and studio, and, over the last few years, I have noticed the proliferation of the "home invasion" subgenre, especially for young filmmakers. One reason, of course, is that the movies generally take place in a single location with but a few characters, keeping costs low and keeping ambitions relatively modest. The other reason that they've become so popular, though, seems to come from the ease at which filmmakers can do one of two things (or both): make a social statement or unabashedly deliver exploitative thrills. As a viewer, both ends work pretty well for me, though some are wont to complain about their amorality and connection to "torture porn." There's an undeniable connection between the two but, unlike that term that causes a certain population to dismiss movies outright, none of this is new. I don't know if it's the first of its kind, but Lady in a Cage is a fantastic example of the genre that was made half a century ago…and people think their outrage is unique…
As her son heads off to a weekend 4th of July party, Cornelia Hilyard (Olivia de Havilland, Hold Back the Dawn) gets stuck in her private elevator, ten feet above the floor and with no capacity to free herself. Now, stuck in this cage, her alarms draw the notice of a pair of groups, one a wino and his prostitute friend (Ann Southern, Maisie), the other a group of ruffians (including James Caan, Misery, and Jennifer Billingsley, White Lightning, the feature debut for both). As Cornelia pleads for help above, the people below revel in their animalistic side, and a simple easy robbery turns to murder.
In most ways, home invasion thrillers are all basically the same: one or more people enter a house for some reason, in the house resides a bourgeois family, and the invaders then make life hell for them, either to teach them a lesson or, maybe, just for kicks. The devil, though, is in the details; the quality of the direction and, especially, the strength of the performances is where one of these movies lives or dies. Lady in a Cage follows the pattern perfectly and has all the technical prowess to make it one of the very best of its kind.
Director Walter Grauman (The Last Escape) had a career spent on television, as director of shows like The Fugitive and Murder, She Wrote, so it's clear he had a handle on how to direct suspense. As the movie builds, it feels more and more desperate and out of control until it all hits the fan, which comes around in a surprising and very effective way. It hits home, implicating everyone as dark and selfish and giving the story a feeling that is much more akin to something we'd see today than in 1964.
Grauman's direction pays off well through this, but it's the performances that make Lady in a Cage memorable. The always appealing Olivia de Havilland is brilliant in her role, doing a ton while being stuck in a 5x5 box for ninety percent of the movie and exploding at the end. Ann Southern is always fun as the flouncing harlot, and it's clear from the moment he appears that James Caan is a star in the making. His presence is probably the strongest thing about the film, so mean and vile that it's a wonder anybody ever cast him as a good guy after it. Lady in a Cage is simple and straightforward, but very strong in all aspects; smart and suspenseful, Lady in a Cage is an easy recommendation.
Lady in a Cage arrives via the Warner Archives on-demand service and, as has become increasingly clear over the years, proves once again that Warner Bros really has no interest in curating their catalog, only in gouging consumers. This release, once again, is identical to their DVD of the film from a decade ago so, if you already own that version, you have no reason to bother yourself with this one. Even so, technically, the disc is pretty strong. The 1.85:1 image is nice and clear, with good black and white contrast and a pretty clean print. While certainly not perfect, it looks good for its age. For sound, there is a pair of mixes to choose from, the original mono and a remixed surround track. Both are crisp and clean, with strong dialog, but there really isn't much of a difference between the two. There are no extras on the disc.
Lady in a Cage is excellent work, with outstanding performances from the entire cast and assured direction from a guy who would spend a career directing suspense on television. With the proliferation of home invasion thrillers these days, it may not seem terribly unique, but this is one of the places where it started and it's well worth watching. If only Warner Bros thought enough of it to give it a proper release, but that isn't the movie's fault.
The Verdict
Case dismissed.
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Can anyone tell me why the page width is breaking on a PAGE TEMPLATE that IS EXACTLY THE SAME CODE LINE FOR LINE AS ONE THAT IS NOT BREAKING!
Can anyone tell me why the page width is breaking on a PAGE TEMPLATE that IS EXACTLY THE SAME CODE LINE FOR LINE AS ONE THAT IS NOT BREAKING!
Unlikely that anyone can tell you unless you post a link to the pages.
Is the content and CSS identical?
I have a 3 column template (fork it the road from WordPress. I had a problem with the template content and my added content yesterday and it is back today. The template is two sidebars and the center content section - at least that is the plan. Now I am getting my content hard left well down the page and the two side bars on the right. The sidebars are one below the other but overlapping horizontally. Has anyone run into this before and could you tell me the fix?
my site is http:www.topdietlist.com if you want to take a look
Start by sorting out the 53 markup errors. Then move onto the CSS errors.
This sounds pretty serious.Thanks. I'll follow the links.Thanks again
I think I might need another template. I'm surprised since this waas wownloaded from the WordPress library. Is this unusual?
I have no idea how to remedy this. Do you think reloading the template would help or is it a waste of time?
Thanks for the help esmi.
What WordPress library? If you downloaded it from http://wordpress.org/extend/themes/ then its incredibly old. Try another theme that's been updated within the past 18 months.
That's where I found it. I'll look again. Thank for the help esmi.
Can you tell me what the Title Attributes and Menu label in All In One SEO Pack are ? (On the Page Edit page)
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Woman struck, killed by delivery truck
Posted January 16th, 2014 @ 1:22pm by 1310 WIBA Newsroo/ NBC 15/ Associated Press
Madison, WI - Police say a woman has died after she was hit by a delivery truck in downtown Madison. the truck was backing up on north lake street, at mendota court, when it struck the woman ....who was walking behind it. The 60 year old woman was taken to a hospital. the truck was a u-w union delivery truck. the accident happened around 10:30 this morning.


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"Focusing on the real concerns, intelligence and activism of Millennials, the authors set the stage for a dramatic youth revolution." -- Sara Jane Boyers, Author, Teen Power Politics
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Weve researched this book for over five years and received help from hundreds of Millennials. While none of us alone can possibly claim to represent the entire generation, we have tried to briefly present the attitudes and behaviors of our peers. Although just a sampler, this book will give you a good taste of where a majority of youth stands today, and where we are going tomorrow.
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Ok, if you go to Mable and Sable's and talk to Sable, she'll usually ignore you. Well, if you keep talking to here everyday, then she will become more friendly with you and if u keep talking to her more after that, her and Mable eventually tell you of how they started their business and about their parents.
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The Walton County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) today announces the arrest of Patrick Ethan Johnson, 46, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., for possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon and possession of a controlled substance.
Johnson contacted the WCSO yesterday at approximately 11:42 p.m. alleging that his vehicle was being monitored by a government agency. Deputies were dispatched to Johnson's location at 10685 West Highway 98 where he granted them access to search his vehicle for suspicious materials.
Deputies conducted a criminal history record check on Johnson after unspent ammunition was discovered inside his vehicle. He was subsequently arrested and transported to the Walton County Jail.
Johnson faces additional charges after deputies recovered a handgun from inside his vehicle and a correctional officer recovered a powdery substance from his wallet. The substance field-tested positive for methamphetamines.
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The purpose of this article is to provide insight into what core stability actually is and how it can impact your training. If you ask twenty different clinicians/coaches to define stability you will probably get twenty different answers. A lot of progress has been made in recent years on the concepts of stability in musculoskeletal linkages and joints.
In the late 1980s Anders Bergmark, a professor of solid mechanics at the University of Lund in Sweden, formalized stability in a muscular system using a very simplistic model of the spine.[1] He was able to formalize mathematically the concepts of "energy wells," stiffness, stability, and instability. His work did not seem to go far at the time because the engineers who understood the mechanics did not have the clinical perspective, while the clinicians were unable to interpret the engineering-mechanics. This pioneering work has been embellished by the work of many especially Dr. Stewart McGill.[2]
Stability is defined as remaining unchanged even in the presence of forces that would normally change the state or condition. So when the star tailback is clobbered by the star linebacker what prevents the joints subjected to the hit/force from buckling and consequently in injury? The easiest way I have found to explain the concept of spinal stability with my patients is to use the analogy of the rigging on a ship's mast. This will be real easy for all you sailors out there!
The muscle activity around the spine (or any joint for that matter) acts like the rigging on a ship's mast. The rigging basically supports the mast. Without the rigging a gust of wind would knock it over. Think of the muscles as the rigging and the spine as the ship's mast. Co-contraction of the muscles around a joint is what provides stabilization and prevention of buckling.
Back To The Spine
The lumbar spine is a complex system comprised of 6 dimensions or degrees of freedom of movement per joint (3 rotational and 3 translational). Stability is achieved by symmetric "balanced" stiffness in 3 rotations and 3 translations. Therefore regardless of joint position this is what must be attained for the joint to be considered stable.
How can all of this affect your spine during training? Without proper stability the joints will be penalized by very high loads. The effects may manifest themselves immediately, the next day, or possibly following a number of workouts. What are the effects you ask? Dysfunction and pain!
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Neither one is compatible with proper training. Think of someone performing a back squat without proper hip flexibility. The likely result is too much spinal flexion (forward bend) to reach adequate squatting depth. The joint(s) may be able to withstand the abnormal loads for a while. Maybe even years if the amount of flexion is not severe enough, but eventually the spine will reach a tolerance threshold. You can bend a paper clip and break it immediately, or you can bend it a little each day and still break it!
lower back pain at some point.
The likelihood of suffering a recurrence is also very high. So obviously anything you can do to avoid low back injury is an important key to a successful long-term training program.
I have begun to lay down the foundation of what core stability is all about. I will now go into greater depth. I recommend reading this article and the article's to follow to gain a general understanding of core stability.
Lumbar Balance
To achieve stability in the lumbar spine there must be symmetric "balanced" stiffness in 3 rotations and 3 translations. You must understand is the connection between stiffness and muscle activation. When a muscle contracts it increases stiffness not only in the muscle but also in the joint. So when a group of muscles is activated it now becomes critical when and to what degree those muscles are activated. There must be a synergism to the process.
Think of how a great band sounds. Now imagine if one instrument is missing or playing the wrong song. This does not sound too good! Just like the band must be in sync, the neuromuscular system must be in sync to create stability and coordinated movement. So you need not only a coordinated neuromuscular system but appropriate muscle balance as well.
Are you beginning to wonder how much stiffness is necessary to stabilize the spine? When there is too little stiffness, the joint will buckle under load. Too much stiffness will cause massive loads and limit joint motion. Interestingly the literature shows that in most situations only a modest amount of stability is required to stabilize a joint.[3] Cholewicki and McGill,[2] and Cholewicki et al.[4] have demonstrated that sufficient stability of the lumbar spine (neutral spine) is achieved with modest levels of co-activation.
Spinal Load
It appears that for most tasks rather low levels of activation are necessary for long periods of time. This suggests that endurance and not necessarily strength is most important for the muscles that are involved in stabilizing the spine. Dr. McGill has evaluated a variety of stabilization exercises and quantified and ranked them for muscle activation magnitudes together with the resultant spine load.[2]
Now I want to expand a little further on the muscle balance issue and how it impacts core/spine stability. It amazes me how many articles are written on the topic of abdominals or core stability and most if not all of the exercises are for the abdominal muscles.
In addition, most will have you believe that abdominal training is the key to prevention of low back pain as well. Unfortunately the literature does not support this. Having strong abdominal muscles did not provide the preventative effect that was hoped for------but the evidence seems to suggest that endurable muscles of the low back play a greater role.[5]
Remember, you must have symmetric balanced stiffness in 3 rotations and 3 translations. So this is where muscle balance comes into play. The muscles of the lower back need to be targeted in training just as much as the abdominal muscles. This is even more important for those with existing low back problems.
Finally there is the factor of the neuromuscular system. Remember, not only do we need balanced symmetric stiffness, but it needs to be coordinated as well. If certain muscles are slow in responding or are of the wrong sequence, it does not matter if the amount of tension is appropriate.
Buckle Up For Balance
It has been well documented following injury that the motor system loses its ability to optimally sequence motor patterns to muscles. These motor control "errors" appear to lead to brief spine buckling situations and a high risk of injury.[3] Therefore, we need to select the correct muscles to train to attain balance, but we also must select the correct exercises for each individual to target the control system as well.
I hope you are beginning to have a greater understanding of what core stability is all about. Once you begin to understand the concepts of what core stability really is the selection of exercises and program design will make more sense. In upcoming articles I will start to look at a variety of exercises and how to implement them.
1. Bergmark A. Stability of the lumbar spine: A study in mechanical engineering. Acta Orthop Scand 1989; 60:3-53.
2. McGill SM. Stability: from biomechanical concept to chiropractic practice. J Can Chiropr Assoc 1999; 43(2):77.
3. Cholewicki J, McGill SM. Mechanical stability of the in vivo lumbar spine: Implications for injury and chronic low back pain. Clin Biomech 1996; 11(1):1-15.
4. Cholewicki J, Panjabi MM, Khachatryan A. Stabilizing function of trunk flexor-extensor muscles around a neutral spine posture. Spine 1997; 22(19):2207-2212.
5. Luoto S, Heliovaara M, Hurri H, Alaranta M. Static back endurance and the risk of low back pain. Clin Biomech 1995; 10(6):323-324


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Armani Exchange launches new premium denim line
You can't buy much for under $100 when it comes to clothes, especially denim. However, Armani Exchange just launched a new premium denim line for men and women. The brand has released a variety of styles, washes and cuts. For women, there is skinny, boot cut and straight leg. You can choose from dark, light or distressed styles. They also come in short and regular lengths, so you don't have to worry about hemming! For men, they offer boot cut, straight leg, slim and relaxed cuts, with the same washes offered in women's cuts. Both collections give hand washing, appliques, leather patches, and grommets. The best part, is they start at $98.oo! If you're not convinced, go check them out, they're currently offering $20 off any purchase over $100 between July 30-August 15th.
You can check out their website at armaniexchange.com
New Denim line by Alanis Morisette and Woody Harrelson
She's known for having "One hand in her pocket" and he's known for his environmental awareness, so it only seems natural that Alanis Morisette and Woody Harrelson start an eco-friendly denim line. Their line, Reco jeans, is made from recycled denim (the highest percentage of recycled denim). The goal of the collection is to create jeans that are fashionable but reduce waste and impact on the planet. The amount of waste from creating the jeans has been reduced by 60%, and decreased the need for fresh cotton. This new, unique fabric is already winning raves from the Hong Kong Green council and is currently being studied by The Hong Kong Polytechnic institute. Apart from its positive influence on the environment, it also offers a wide variety of styles, from classic styles to more modern silhouettes.
Images from nylon.com and article from Fibre2fashion.com
A. Smile is back!
The 70s are making a comeback! First Dittos resurfaced, now Cherokee Inc teamed with Graj + Gustavsen, a branding firm to A. Smile, a popular juniors denim line that had its peak in the 70s. Graj + Gustavsen will work with Cherokee Inc to make the brand relevant to today's markets.
The brand was founded in 1969 by Robert Margolis, Jay Kester and Stanley Buchthal. Margolis and Kester have rejoined the brand as Chairman and president of the company but Buchthal will not be associated with the relaunch.
The draw of A Smile is it's status as a counterculture brand, once featuring an ad of a donkey that read "Put a smile on your ass." The brand felt that so many "counterculture" denim brands were mainstream and it was an ideal climate and market to launch a smaller, lesser known brand.
A Smile is slated to launch in Spring of 2010, in department stores and other retailers. The collection will go back to its roots, focusing on an innovative style, sexy fit and low price point, of around $40. Accessories will also be part of the collection, as the owners hope that A Smile will be both accessible and cutting edge.
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New Brand: Prima Jeans
Prima Jeans is a new jeans company founded by a professional with many years of experience in denim industry. They have lunched a line with a different process other than what normally is utilized with today's jeans that make this line a clean sophisticated collection with a focus on contemporary fit.
Their washing process preserves the integrity of the denim fabric and its indigo and makes these garments last for many years with their original look.
You can take a look at primajeans.com for more information on the new brand.
I have to say, with all these new brands coming out, I quite like this brand, I love clean looking, slim fitting jeans.


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They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So what's a Powerpoint presentation worth?
Well, here's a case in which 267 words have resonated through history, whereas the Powerpoint presentation may not have lasted until afternoon tea. See here what Abraham Lincoln's historic Gettysburg Address would have been like if Old Abe had been using today's technology.
And do make sure you read those 267 words if you haven't before. They are amongst the most moving few words in human history. Here's some context for it.
[Hat-tip, Stephen Hicks.]