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Nov 1, 2012, 10:05 AM EDT
When last night's game against the Nuggets came and went without news of
a contract extension for the Sixers' starting fourth-year point guard
Jrue Holiday, with Oct. 31st being the deadline for '09 draftee
extensions, it looked all but sure that Jrue would head to restricted
free agency next summer to seek the max contract he had reportedly been
asking. However, it appears team and player put their heads together
after the season-opening win and came to an agreement: A four-year,
$41-million deal with another five million being rumored in
"incentives," whatever that means.
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and perhaps foremost, just because they've settled the issue and it
doesn't have to hang over the team all season, with everyone (especially
us) worrying about whether Jrue was playing himself into big money, or
playing himself out of a contract. Secondly, in today's NBA, four for
$41 is a very reasonable amount for a top 15 point guard yet to even
enter his prime, especially considering that the far-more-unproven DeMar
DeRozan of the Raptors signed for four and $38 just hours before.
(Stephen Curry and Ty Lawson of the Warriors and Nugs respectively both
got a little more, but their stats in the league have been superior to
Jrue's thusfar, so fair enough.) Considering Jrue was said to be looking
for a max deal (four years at roughly $15 mil), this could've been a
LOT worse.
It's also exciting because it means the team is
investing in Jrue as a critical part of their future. After three years
of reluctance to give the Damaja the ball and let him run with it, Coach
Collins and GM Tony DiLeo finally seem ready, with the trade of Andre
Iguodala and the goodbye-wave to Lou Williams, to make the leap of
faith. The game last night probably didn't have a huge impact on their
decision, but it was a good example of how even though Jrue has a long
way to go, he is at trustable team leader, both in getting his teammates
involved and making big plays in the game's key moments.
course, making this kind of commitment to Jrue means that the team will
have further difficult decisions to make regarding the remainder of
their roster, and as Michael Levin of LIberty Ballers rightly points out,
with Holiday's agreement and a likely extension for Andrew Bynum, it'll
be tough to pay big money to surrounding wings, which could mean
trouble for Evan Turner's future in Philadelphia if his play this year
doesn't merit a similar level of extension. With Thad and Jrue locked in
for sizable contracts, the team doesn't get to swing and miss on any
more from here if they expect to contend at all in the next few years.
these are issues for another day. Today, with a home victory over a
likely playoff team and a reasonably priced extension for one of our
core players, is a happy day. Let the Damaja-ing ensue.
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Playoff spots and postseason positioning will be on the line in the final week of the season.
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Marc Boerigter claimed a piece of history with a 99-yard touchdown reception.
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Three for Three-peat
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The Detroit Red Wings and Carolina Hurricanes battle for sport's most-treasured trophy.
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Barry Bonds caught up to Mark McGwire with his 583rd career home run.
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Happy at home
Team USA put together a remarkable 24-game unbeaten streak on home ice from 1932 to 2002, winning two golds and two silvers in four Olympiads.
What price glory?
Giving up draft picks for head coaches used to be considered taboo, but history shows it just might be the right thing to do, as the Bucs hope in the case of Jon Gruden.
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If you have a problem at work that you're struggling to figure out on your own, brainstorming with your colleagues can be a good way to help you solve it. But how do you get the creative ideas rolling?
Melodi Guilbault, an online instructor in the University of Phoenix MBA program and a former marketing executive, suggests five tips to get the most from a meeting to pitch ideas:
Set guidelines and limits.
"Brainstorming [works] best if there is one clear idea or issue that is being put to the test," Guilbault says. "If you have multiple issues, you might want to schedule multiple sessions rather than handling them in the same session."
Allow no more than 10 people to participate, she adds, so there will be time for each person to have a say and less chance of people talking over each other. Ideally, she notes, one employee should just observe and take notes.
Put formalities aside.
Although employees normally fall into distinct hierarchies at the office, those stratified roles should not be a factor during brainstorming. The session facilitator should emphasize that the opinions of all participants count, no matter what their title.
Never say "no."
Employees should be instructed to withhold judgment on ideas that are put forward, particularly at the beginning of the session, Guilbault says, adding that the goal is to encourage quantity over quality to spur creative thinking. No matter how ludicrous ideas might seem, she points out, they can trigger discussion on other topics, which may ultimately lead to the best solutions.
Once you start dismissing suggestions, she notes, you'll likely inhibit the group's energy.
Get out of comfort zones.
One method that can help make employees feel more comfortable is having them role-play during the session, using a technique called rolestorming, Guilbault says, in which members of a group assume other people's identities to brainstorm.
"Let's say you are trying to solve a problem having to do with production, but you're talking to a bunch of marketing people," Guilbault says. "If you tell everyone to pretend they are production people, it helps get them out of their particular perspective and create new ideas."
Ease group tension.
"If you're working with a group where there is already conflict and tension, which may get in the way of people sharing their ideas freely," Guilbault says, "try the Stepladder Technique."
Here's how it works: Two participants share ideas on the brainstorming topic privately. When they're finished, a new member is added, who expresses his or her ideas before hearing what the first two came up with. The group then continues to add members until everyone has participated.
The goal is for new members to express themselves freely because they haven't been part of prior discussions, and not to edit themselves to conform to what's already been said.
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Catching lightning: Identifying trends is the key to long-term success
Steve Jobs was the master of spotting trends and the opportunities that go with them. He was so good at it that he could see trends when they were still in their infancy. This allowed him to create products that kept his company at the front of the waves of change and ultimately drove massive profits and stock growth for Apple.
While not many people possess the uncanny sixth sense that Jobs had, it's important to spend time studying your industry and what's happening at various levels, from customers to suppliers to competitors.
You need to recognize when the trend is pushing positive growth and when it's not. The additional challenge is to know the difference between a trend and a fad. A trend is more long-lived and drives a lot of long-term opportunity, while a fad tends to burn out quickly. This isn't to say that trends last forever, because they don't. An important part of studying trends is to know when to jump off the wagon and find the next opportunity, because if you ride a trend too far, you may find yourself in a rapidly declining industry or an area of waning interest.
For example, Y2K was a fad. For those who don't remember, the Y2K boom was caused by old computers that only saw years as two digits instead of four, and widespread computer issues were predicted if systems weren't upgraded. A giant boom in computer consulting and sales resulted from this issue, but it was short-lived. The moment 2000 rolled around, the need for Y2K upgrades dried up.
The dot-com boom, which was partly fueled by Y2K, was a trend. For a number of years, a ridiculous amount of money was being thrown at any project that contained the word "Internet," regardless of its business model or competitive factors. While it was active, there were plenty of online growth opportunities for businesses to take advantage of.
Those who recognized the trend were able to capitalize on it, and more importantly, those who recognized the end of the trend were able to cash out before it went bust. Not every trend will be as big as the dot-com boom, and depending on your industry, they may not be so obvious.
Finding and recognizing trends starts with studying your industry. You need to stay in tune with what's happening with competitors and constantly read about not only your industry but related ones as well. Talk to suppliers and vendors to get their opinions as to what direction your markets may be headed. But the most important thing may be to have an open mind. Don't assume that because something hasn't changed for 20 years that it isn't ever going to change.
With an open mind, you are more likely to recognize an emerging trend before everyone else has rushed to capitalize on it, putting you ahead of the curve. Once you are exploiting a trend, you have to be equally diligent to know when it's going to end, and that's done in a similar fashion to identifying it in the first place: Stay plugged in to your industry.
These are exciting times and change is all around us. Look for the hidden clues that can lead you to the next big opportunity, and never stop challenging your own beliefs. The CEOs who do the best over time are the ones who don't accept the status quo.
Fred Koury is president and CEO of Smart Business Network Inc. Reach him with your comments at (800) 988-4726 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The inner circle
If you had the choice of growing at a 5.8 percent compound annual growth rate in a five-year period or declining 9.2 percent, which would you choose?
While the answer is obvious, the real question is, what does it take to end up on the positive side of the equation instead of the negative? Simple: some trusted friends.
The numbers above illustrate the difference in compound annual growth rates for members of Vistage, an organization for CEOs, and the average U.S. company. On average, just by belonging to Vistage, you are going to see much better growth. Why? Because you get insights about your business from CEOs who aren't lost in the day-to-day issues.
Vistage, and other organizations like it (Young Presidents' Organization, Entrpreneurs' Organization — there are others as well) help you run your business better by putting you in contact with other CEOs.
Let's face it; being in charge can be a lonely experience. At the end of the day, a lot of responsibility falls onto your lap, and if you fail, a lot of lives are affected. Some of us are blessed to have an inner circle of people we trust to bounce ideas off of and know that if an idea is bad, someone will speak up. But there are others out there that for whatever reason don't have that trusted inner circle.
To be successful, you need to be willing to open up about problems before it's too late to do anything about it. Telling someone you need help isn't a sign of weakness. In fact, it's the opposite. The increased success rates of companies that participate in peer groups bear that out.
You don't have to have a giant network of other CEOs to be successful. Having two people that you trust and value their opinions is probably all you need. Two trusted friends can help you navigate through tough decisions and act as a sounding board for your ideas.
Working with your peers to review your ideas and goals is a great way to eliminate stress. They can provide the confirmation and validation you are looking for as you move your organization forward and can point out potential pitfalls you may have overlooked.
Sometimes, just having someone else say, "Yes, I think that will work," can go a long way toward putting you at ease.
So what do you do if you don't have a couple of people whom you trust? That's where the professional organizations like Vistage come in. They can provide the same sort of feedback in a group setting and also offer a great way to network with other CEOs. As you build your network, you will most likely find a few people you are comfortable with and can build a closer relationship with them.
The most important aspect is to not try to go it alone. Whether you have a trusted inner circle of a few people or prefer a larger group setting, it's important to have some sort of sounding board for your ideas. It's also important to have people who understand what you are going through. Other CEOs can relate to the challenges of leadership and talk about what keeps them up at night. What you're likely to find is that many of the same issues that bother you are also bothering others. Work together to find solutions or at least talk it through. You might discover a new approach to an old problem.
After all, two heads are better than one.
Fred Koury is president and CEO of Smart Business Network Inc. Reach him with your comments at (800) 988-4726 or email@example.com.
The heart of growth
There's a lot of talk about core competencies in the business world, but people often don't understand what the term really means.
Some CEOs think their core competencies are the things that generate revenue, so they set off on a wild goose chase of looking for the next great thing in areas where they have no expertise. A true core competency is typically defined as having three general traits: It's hard for competitors to imitate, it can be leveraged widely across products and markets, and it provides benefit to the consumer.
For example, at Smart Business Network, our core competency is content. We started off as just magazines, providing content tailored to CEOs and other senior-level decision-makers. But as the market started to evolve from analog to digital, we changed with it. Our core competency of content didn't change, just the way we presented it. We moved into events (presenting content via live speakers), e-mail newsletters (presenting content on a certain topic to a narrow niche), webinars (presenting content via interaction with an editor and subject-matter experts), custom magazines (presenting content from experts to their constituents) and websites (presenting content in digital form.) The common thread among all of these is content.
Content for us meets the three components of a core competency. It's hard for competitors to imitate what we do because we have a 20-year track record of working with some of the top CEOs in the country to provide insight, advice and strategy to other leaders. The popularity of our magazines with senior-level executives gives us the access that others cannot duplicate. As illustrated by the number of places where our content is delivered, it's being applied across several products and markets. And finally, our content provides a benefit to both the buyer and the consumer — the buyer gets a professional message delivered to a specific audience, while consumers get information that helps them run their businesses better.
It's OK to change your products, just don't change your core competency. We evolved from a magazine-only approach to deal with changing technology. People were consuming information from areas outside of print, and we had to adapt to survive. But through all the incarnations, we never lost sight that, for us, content is king.
Think of your product the way Coca-Cola looks at its soda. If you want a Coke, you can find a vending machine and get a 16-oz. bottle. You can go to the grocery store and buy a 12 pack of cans. Or if you are at a ball game, you can buy a cup from one of the vendors. It's the same product delivered in a variety of ways. Wherever the consumer wants a Coke, there's a way to get it.
This is similar to how we have approached content. If you want it in print, we do that. If you want it digitally through a website, we do that. If you prefer e-mail newsletters or microsites, that's not a problem either. Custom content? We provide that, too.
Now look at your product or service. Are you making it available in every way possible? Are there avenues where customers are looking for your service that you haven't taken advantage of? Would Coke be as successful if the only way to buy it was in a can from the local store? No. Are you limiting your own success by limiting the ways your product is distributed?
And in a similar vein, are you going outside of your core competency? Coke is a beverage company. It has its flagship products and has added on flavored waters and sport drinks as consumer tastes have evolved. But those market changes were dealt with by staying with its core competency. When people started becoming more health conscious, the company found a way to provide healthier drinks; it didn't start a line of health clubs.
There are many other examples of companies that leverage their expertise without deviating from their core competency: UPS applies its logistics expertise through consulting and management services for clients; Dunkin' Donuts sells its popular coffee in grocery stores.
If you truly understand what you do best and can find ways to apply it across multiple markets, success will naturally follow. Just be true to who you are and stick with your core competencies.
FRED KOURY is president and CEO of Smart Business Network Inc. Reach him with your comments at (800) 988-4726 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The Palace was a historic vaudeville and movie house that has six months to find a developer or it will be demolished. It has been sitting vacant since April 22, 1982. It was opened on March 26, 1917.
The historic theater has stood vacant for most of the 23 years since it closed as a movie theater on April 22, 1982. Bricks have fallen off the building.
In 2002, the city took possession of the building after it was seized by Douglas County for back taxes.
Estimates to renovate the theater to its former grandeur are between $7 million and $10 million.
The city council said someone needs experience in theater restoration, getting tax credits and a plan to operate it for them to keep it open.
There used to be a nursery downstairs complete with a merry-go-round and sand piles.
The structure was built with ornamental brick with inlaid panels and the front featured an elaborate design of white terra cotta, pillars and an ornate canopy. Mosaic tiles inlaid with the theater's name in scrawling script were at the entrance.
Inside, elaborate renaissance relief throughout, marble stairs and floors in the massive two-story balcony were designed by C.W. and George Rapp.
Broken plaster lies on the floor beneath a private balcony, leaving only rusted exposed mesh in front of the once-ornate box. Seats are all the stage and bird droppings are all over the stairways.
In November 2006, the Palace was demolished.
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Sadly, the Palace Theater was demolished on Wednesday, November 1, 2006
This is a 10/18/2006 article about the former Palace Theater.
"Councilors adamant about razing Palace Theater.
Source: Daily Telegram (Superior, WI)
Byline: Shelley Nelson
Oct. 18—The next time city councilors meet, the historic Palace Theater could be little more than memory, its footprint fading from Superior's landscape. That didn't stop preservationists from reminding city councilors Tuesday that they failed to save the past as far as the former downtown vaudeville and movie house is concerned. "Friends of Superior" members presented a petition urging city officials to follow all federal, state and local regulations before proceeding with demolition. The petition was signed by about 296 people, more than 200 residing in Superior. As City Clerk Margaret Ciccone cited the number of signatures, a Friends representative said there were more than noted in her remarks. Friends' members reminded councilors of their obligation to preserve the city's past, which is cited in the city's own ordinances and the mission of one of its committees. The group noted the city's recent decisions were a departure from the attitude just a few years ago, when city officials lobbied Douglas County to take ownership of the building with the goal of finding a theater developer. "Like many others in this town, I am very disappointed this Palace will be coming down," said Valerie Burke of Superior. "This war on blight is destroying everything that is unique and special to Superior. When tourists come to town, they seek out what is different. Every place in America has their Wal-Mart, strip malls, etc., so tourists come to find what is exceptional. While the Fairlawn and Meteor are a wonderful foundation for cultural sites, the Palace could have been a marvelous cornerstone for a revitalized downtown." Friends of Superior tried everything from lobbying the council, seeking out the La Crosse engineer who proposed reopening the theater for $390,000, lobbying state and national organizations and even seeking a court injunction to stop demolition of the theater, constructed in 1915 and 1916. In the absence of any directives from a higher authority, city officials are proceeding with demolition plans, even after a complaint was filed with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by the National Trust of Historic Preservation. That complaint has delayed release of $376,900 in Community Development Block Grant money the city was approved to receive in connection with the purchase of two taverns north of the theater. The National Trust contends the city needs to prepare a historic review for the Palace because of the theater's proximity to the bars approved for federal funding, even though city officials have not made a request for federal funds to raze the Palace. "We have not been given any notice from HUD, any agency or court that says we cannot proceed with demolition," said Mayor Dave Ross. He said city officials are in the process of providing "clear and conclusive evidence to HUD" to demonstrate that plans to raze the theater and bars directly to the north are separate projects.
In fact, the city has heard from one HUD official who concluded the city has done nothing wrong. Reading an excerpt from an e-mail sent to the city's planning director Oct. 10, the mayor cited comments from the HUD planning officer with whom the city worked in developing plans to purchase and demolish Odyssey's and the End Zone bars immediately to the north. "He says 'I repeat there is not now or has there ever been any HUD money in this property. No one can afford the multi-million dollars for the rehab of this property. It has been vacant since 1982. Given the poor condition of the property, I can see no developer getting near it. So we save a vacant and deteriorating building — an eyesore — for perpetuity'," Ross read. "This is the gentleman we have gone lock-step since the very beginning when we broached HUD about this project in our downtown," Ross said, referring to plans to buy Odyssey's and the End Zone. Councilor Ed Anderson, who has often been a dissenting voice when a project didn't make sense to him or questions hadn't been satisfactorily answered, said he doesn't see a reasonable alternative to razing the theater. With the loss of state revenue designated toward revitalizing downtowns and the absence of federal assistance, he said the Palace is more than the city can take on when it already has Fairlawn Mansion, the Old Firehouse and Police Museum and restoration of the Meteor to manage. "With my own eyes, I was disgusted with the back of the building, the bricks falling off, the water frozen all the way up there," Anderson said. He said it looked like the remains of fire-gutted buildings he saw as a child, when his father was a firefighter. "…that's where a lot of our history went by the way," Anderson said. "I'd love to save the Palace, but I think that the committee that was formed — there were people that came into it that were serious about it. They did their numbers and they decided they could not financially make it work".
Does anyone have any pictures of the building to share?
The year given for this photo is 1984.
I suppose the page below has pictures taken inside the Palace Theater. Somebody could confirm this ?
Mural of the theater: http://douglashistory.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=122&Itemid=166
To belatedly answer Yves Marchand's question, yes the photos on that page do depict the Palace Theatre.
Prior to the theater's destruction, a tour of the Palace was captured on video, and it can be watched on this page at the Internet Archive. It can also be downloaded in either of two formats, and if you have problems with the video there is also a page with several thumbnail stills. Many of the interior shots are extremely dark, but the video is still worth a look. Running time is 7:22.
An announcement of the start of construction on the Palace appeared in the September 16, 1916, issue of Moving Picture World:
"New Palace at Superior, Wis.
"Duluth, Minn.—We have received from Frank N. Phelps, manager of New Grand Theater Co. of Duluth, Minn., the following communication: Contracts for construction of the Palace theater at Tower avenue and Eleventh street, Superior, Wis., by the Cook Amusement company, have been let. The amount of the contract was withheld by the amusement company incorporators, the Cook Brothers and Frank Phelps of the New Grand theater. Furnishings for the house, heating, ventilating and lighting will be contracted for later.
"Work on the theater building will begin Monday and it is hoped to have it completed by January 1. The house will be 50 x 140 feet, constructed of reinforced concrete, brick and terra cotta. It will be fireproof and will have a seating capacity of 1,200 on two floors."
I failed to explain in my previous comment that the page of thumbnails can be used to start the video at the point each thumbnail depicts, so you can watch any particular segment over again. Just click on it.
Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing Joe.
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Flower: calyx generally 5-ribbed, ribs often connected by translucent membranes that are generally torn by growing fruit; corolla generally 5-lobed, radial or bilateral, salverform to bell-shaped, throat often well defined; stamens generally 5, epipetalous, attached at same or different levels, filaments of same or different lengths, pollen white, yellow, blue, or red; ovary superior, chambers generally 3, style 1, stigmas generally 3
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Complete your dreamy summer's day style by clashing it with a pair of Fearne's gladiator sandals for an edgy appeal.
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- Tropical print
- Short sleeves
- Trapeze style design
- Keyhole detail to back
- Length: 34 inches
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Fearne Cotton Marne 4 Poster Bed Frame
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Introducing the Fearne Cotton Marne 4 Poster Bed Frame - from her exclusive new Home range
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Using her unique eye for quirky details, Fearne Cotton has taken the classic 4 poster bed and given it a modern update with curvy headboard, turned legs and bold finials - all splashed in black for the ultimate urban chic.
Available in Double and King sizes; buy the bed only or add a mattress to SAVE (see 'mattress guide' below).
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Height of front poster: 168 cm; end poster: 119 cm
Widths: Double 148, King 163 cm
Lengths: Double 206, King 216 cm
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- Black finish; plywood slats
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Fearne Cotton Circus T-shirt
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Fearne Cotton Printed Jersey T-Shirt
This cute jersey T-shirt by Fearne Cotton brings the circus to town with it's fun, playful print.
This tee features a black and white horse print on the front which is perked up by the pink and orange detailing. Livening up your spring style this top is all about the colour and even has a hot pink trim to the scoop neck.
Keep your look casual by wearing this tee with Fearne's stonewash skinny jeans and a cute pair of courts to lift your look.
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- Horse print to front
- Contrast pink trims
- Scoop neckline
- Soft jersey fabric
Fearne Cotton Paisley Print Midi Dress
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Fearne Cotton Paisley Print Midi Dress
This midi dress by Fearne Cotton adds a fun twist to the retro revival with its all-over paisley print.
The striking vintage-inspired pattern of this frock livens your look with its distinctly 70s beauty. Creating a sleek silhouette the bodycon fit is a flirty touch that'll put you in the party mood, while the midi length adds a sophisticated finishing touch.
Wear this midi dress with strappy-heeled sandals, a vintage clutch and oversized sunglasses for a personality packed outfit.
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- All-over paisley print
- Bodycon fit
- Length: 46 inches
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Fearne Cotton Fitted Lace Dress
This gorgeous bodycon lace dress by Fearne Cotton blends contemporary style with a gothic edge for a beautiful eveningwear option.
The slim fit of this dress is designed to hug your figure to show off your figure. A floral lace overlay is just the right amount of vintage meets gothic, while the contrast yellow lining brings your look back round to the contemporary. Quarter sleeves and a scoop neckline soften the look for an elegant feminine finish.
Wear this lace dress with strappy black heels and accessorise with a yellow box clutch for a fun retro twist.
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- Floral lace overlay
- Contrast colour lining
- Quarter sleeves; scoop neck
- Zip fastening to the back
Fearne Cotton Stripe Cardigan
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Fearne Cotton Stripe Print Cardigan
This stripe print cardigan by Fearne Cotton will gain you serious fashion points with its edgy take on refined style.
This versatile piece features monochrome stripes that'll work perfectly with your winter wardrobe, while its offbeat pink trims will add a splash of colour to your look. With wool for warmth and a loose fit this cover up will soon be your go-to piece.
Wear this cardigan with leggings, a jersey tee and cut-out ankle boots for an urban cool look with that unique touch.
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- All-over stripe pattern
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- Pink pocket detailing
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Fearne Cotton Colour Block Maxi Dress
Adding a decadent dose of after dark drama to your evening look this maxi dress by Fearne Cotton is the perfect pick for your evening wardrobe.
With a colour block design this dress works a touch of dramatic elegance into your style, while the placement print to the front and back adds instant gothic chic. Capped sleeves keep the look cute and the keyhole fastening to the back makes a statement finish.
This dress must be worn with stiletto heels, sparkling jewellery and a striking red lip for an outfit that's all about after dark indulgence.
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- Maxi dress by Fearne Cotton
- Extra long length
- Colour block design
- Placement print to front and back
- Single button key hole back fastening
- Length: 60 inches
Fearne Cotton Printed Trousers in a Relaxed Fit
These multi print trousers by Fearne Cotton create an effortlessly laid back look that you'll turn to again and again this summer.
Featuring an all-over clash of prints and hues, these trousers nod to a revival of 80s disco. Their relaxed fit makes them easy to wear and style with the rest of this season's wardrobe, while their elasticated back waist is a comfy, all day fit. Complete with a drawstring fastening, these pants are ideal for day and a cheeky evening spent at a gig.
Wear these printed trousers with Fearne's stud sleeve grey top and a pair of her lace up, cut-out sandals in pink for Cotton inspired retro revival.
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- Trousers by Fearne Cotton
- In a relaxed fit
- Multi print
- Elasticated back
- Drawstring fastening
- Inside Leg: 29 inches
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Fearne Cotton Shift Dress with Contrast Trims
Clashing colour pop with vintage appeal, this shift dress by Fearne Cotton is a perfect pick for kooky summer soirees.
This season is all about the colour pop and Fearne shows off her love for catwalk chic with dashes of yellow to the neckline and pockets of this frock. Maintaining her love of retro style this shift dress features an embroidered pattern to the front and keyhole fastening to the back for traditional elegance.
Create a retro colour clash of your own by wearing this shift dress with a pair of red Lipsy ankle strap sandals and grab your favourite clutch and go.
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- Contrast trims to neck and pockets
- Embroidered pattern to centre top
- Keyhole and button fastening to back
- Length: 36 inches
Fearne Cotton Ruffle Trim Dress
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Fearne Cotton Smock Print Dress
This printed smock dress by Fearne Cotton is the perfect piece for an instant style fix –retro inspired it'll lift your winter look.
This dress with its beautiful vintage touches including a ditzy print, sheer hem and tulip style sleeves will transform you into a retro beauty. This girly piece is easy to wear and only needs to be slipped on for instant chic and confidence. A great transitional choice this can be worn through the day and into the night with a quick change of heels.
Wear this dress with tights, T-Bar heels and a faux fur lined pea coat for a day time look straight from your favourite old films.
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- Sheer hem trim skirt
- All-over print
- Length: 38 inches
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Fearne Cotton Leaf Print Dress with Animal Print Peter Pan Collar
Working in a powerful colour pop for the season, this printed dress by Fearne Cotton is your go-to piece for dreamy day dressing.
Featuring an all-over graphic leaf print this smock style dress channels the transition between the seasons perfectly as well as adding a touch of kooky to your looks. The Peter Pan collar is a girly girl's dream, while the leopard print adds a little cat couture to your daytime style.
Wear this dress with Fearne's leopard print ankle boots, contrast colour pop nails and a pair of wayfarers to nail this season's retro revival.
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Fearne Cotton Lace Insert Jumpsuit
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Fearne Cotton Long Sleeve Jumpsuit with Lace Inserts
This long sleeve jumpsuit by Fearne Cotton is a savvy piece of styling that'll quickly replace the little black dress this season.
This jumpsuit features beautiful lace panels to the shoulders for a subtle yet sultry reveal. The long sleeves make this a chic transitional piece to take you into next season, while the tapered legs give you a svelte silhouette. Complete with a bow tie detail to the waist this piece is an elegant mix of stylish sophistication.
Wear this jumpsuit with a pair of chunky heeled sandals to lift your look and a bright red lip to add a pop of colour to your style.
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People on the highest incomes are twice as likely to be optimistic about the future of the economy than those on the lowest incomes
While 50% of people on the highest incomes expect the economy to improve in the next year, just 31% of those on the lowest incomes agree.
At the moment, people on the lowest incomes are more than one and half times as likely to be financially squeezed as those on the highest incomes and two thirds say they would find it difficult to cope with an unexpected expense. While two fifths of households on low incomes (42%) are feeling financially squeezed, just 27% of those on the highest incomes are.
Throughout 2013, the top consumer concerns were energy, fuel and food prices – and they remain top at the start of this year, but with greater optimism about the economy and forecasts suggesting rising real wages for the first time since 2009 does this mean that the cost of living will become less of a concern for consumers?
Consumer spending power fell year on year for the second half of 2013, due to above trend inflation and low wage growth, but now that inflation has fallen to government target and wages look like they may be on the rise we may see a reverse of this trend. But we cannot ignore that the main concerns, and main drivers of falling spending power, have been high essential costs (like energy and housing). This rising pressure from non-discretionary spend does not look like ending, as consumers are also being asked to contribute to investment in essential markets such as telecoms, energy and water.
The recent National Infrastructure Plan outlined investments currently penciled into the infrastructure pipeline and showed the proportion expected to be funded through consumers' bills. A conservative calculation shows that this could amount to increased costs of £740 per household per year up to 2020. So even if incomes pick up in 2014, while the cost of essentials remains high then living standards must remain forefront of the political agenda.
Many consumers benefited from a more positive outlook as the economy grew during 2013. But at the same time others still struggle with the rising cost of living. There is a divide between men and women's experience of the current economic climate. 42% of men expect the economy to get better in the next year, compared to 33% of women.
These divides – by gender, income and age - risk parts of the population benefiting from economic growth and able to spend, while others remain stuck in the cost of living crisis as essential costs take up a greater proportion of their incomes.
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Consumers are slightly more optimistic about the economy, up from 36% in Jan 14 to 38%. While a smaller proportion feel that their finances will get worse, compared to Jan 14, the proportion of consumers that think their personal household finances will improve has remained flat at 28%.


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2012 wrapped up with some interesting, and unfortunate, events in gaming. Against some pretty ugly odds the Wii U launched successfully, selling out in its first week thanks to a solid lineup of third party software. On the other hand, THQ recently filed for bankruptcy, leaving the future of many of its long-running franchises in question. It's ironic then, and rather appropriate, that THQ and developer Vigil delivered one of the Wii U's most solid third party ports with Darksiders II. While many gamers experienced Vigil's mythological game genre mashup last year in August, Wii U owners arguably get the best version.
For those of you who haven't been introduced to the Darksiders series, or Darksiders II in particular, Vigil's fledgling franchise is a "greatest hits" compilation of both story and gameplay conventions from several major genres. The story concerns the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, in a gleefully melodramatic mixture of Biblical and Norse legend. In the first game, the horseman War was the protagonist, but during the events that transpired he kind of accidentally brought about the extermination of humanity. Now he's standing before the Charred Council—essentially God's Department of Internal Affairs—and awaiting whatever grim justice they decide to pronounce.
Naturally, War's brother horseman, Death, seeks to exonerate War; he's just not entirely sure how to do it. And so begins a deep and lengthy adventure, where Death will travel to distant cosmic lands, battle the shadowy, encroaching Corruption that threatens creation, and combine a number of gameplay styles while he does his thing.
Much like the original Darksiders, the sequel blends numerous gameplay styles into one action adventure, but Darksiders II deepens each style to the point that there's a lot more in each branch of Death's abilities. The platforming is a lot like Prince of Persia, and although the controls are slightly different, you'll still be running up, down and across walls, vaulting over obstacles and leaping between stalactites and other ceiling-mounted debris, precariously hanging over dizzying drops. Death's platforming skills seem a bit random at first—there are a few places where he should obviously be able to vault, but can't—but you soon recognize the designated places and surfaces that are designed for him to parkour off of.
As in the first game, the combat is very similar to God of War. Death can carry both a primary weapon—usually a scythe, appropriately enough—and a secondary weapon, which can either be heavy, slow hitters like clubs and hammers, or fast short-range weapons for wearing enemies down, such as wrist-mounted metal claws. Combining the two for multi-hit attacks is the best way to go, but, oddly enough, spamming one or the other can take care of most small-to-medium enemies easily.
The dungeon design is probably the aspect that is most similar to the original game; that is, it's highly reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda series. Solve puzzles, kill enemies, fight a miniboss, collect keys, kill the big boss at the end. It's a formula that has worked for over two decades, and while Nintendo has been shaking it up some with the more recent Zelda titles, sometimes the old ways are best. Darksiders II demonstrates this by having some very traditional, but also incredibly deep dungeons, and even a few optional side-quest dungeons, which is something you don't really see in Zelda.
Darksiders II, however, doesn't just recycle the design of its predecessor; it expounds upon it with new features. In particular, the RPG elements are a lot stronger. Death can level up by gaining experience points (XP) from slain enemies as in any average role-playing game (RPG), and there is also a skill tree full of magical "wrath" abilities that are akin to the mana-based attacks typical of the RPG genre. I didn't find myself using these attacks until later in the game when the dungeons and enemies get tougher, but then again, I've always preferred pure hack n' slash to magic.
The RPG elements extend to a Diablo-like loot system. Some weapons have a level cap you must reach before you can wield them, but Death can also equip a whole arsenal of leveled gear and clothing. Armor for torso and legs, gauntlets, boots and a final slot for a talisman all grant stat buffs, in addition to making Death look even wickeder than he does at the beginning of the game. Darksiders II's loot system isn't so deep that you'll get hooked on collecting every last item the way you would in Borderlands, but it's extensive enough that you won't pass up any treasure chests. The low-level gear dropped by enemies can be sold as well, so it pays to collect in this game.
Considering Darksiders II is such an even blend of gameplay styles and genres, it's also a very good impromptu primer on how the Wii U will handle several types of traditional games. Nintendo Land might project how games will innovate on the Wii U hardware and controller, but Darksiders II shows how more standard games can be adapted to the console as well, and the result is at once promising and a relief.
The Wii U version puts the inventory, power allocation and map on the GamePad's touch screen for quick access and management. While it took me a while to figure out the menus, once I had them mastered it was a lot more convenient to just use the touch screen instead of pausing the game to swap items or fast travel. The map in particular was very helpful because Darksiders II is a positively colossal adventure, magnitudes bigger than the first game, so having all the overworld locations and quests displayed at a glance really cut down on the confusion. I must admit that this game's depth and breadth snuck up on me—it took me a lot longer than I expected to get a feel for it. Darsiders II rivals most recent Zeldas in scope, even the exhaustively dense Twilight Princess, and Darksiders II is much heavier on the side quests as well, so if you want to complete this game 100%, be prepared to set aside a large chunk of time.
Darksiders II is also a pretty good game to demonstrate the baseline graphical and audio abilities of the Wii U. Up close, some of the textures and models are a little rough, but then again, Darskiders II isn't the kind of game meant for intricate examination. If you step back and take it in all at once, it's breathtaking. The only thing I can liken it to is a combination of Fable and Borderlands, with a dash of the occult for good measure. The characters are exaggerated and larger than life, oftentimes literally; just because Death is the Grim Reaper doesn't mean he's the biggest guy around, and other characters and the environment routinely dwarf him. The locales Death visits are also refreshingly vibrant and expressive. I was afraid that a game about the Angel of Death would be angsty, oppressive and tiresomely bleak like Twisted Metal or some of the other insecurity-ridden emo franchises of the 90s. The art direction in Darksiders II left me pleasantly surprised.
The audio side of things is also atypical for the subject matter, but, like the visuals, the music fits the gameplay very well. As you'd expect, you get some very grandiose, forbidding Night on Bald Mountain-style orchestral pieces appropriate for Death and the treacherous places he explores, but there are also Norse-inspired string melodies for a few of the lush overworld locations and just about everything in between. The music generally sticks to a classical, orchestral style, but there is a lot of variety and most of the music fits the time and place where it is playing. The soundtrack is very reminiscent of the Assassin's Creed series, which comes as no surprise; Jesper Kyd, the Danish composer who worked on most of the Assassin's Creed games, also scored Darksiders II. His work is impeccable and grand here as ever.
The voice acting is something else; not bad, just…unexpected. The supporting cast is all right on the mark—bombastic, unsubtle, sweeping—all the things you'd expect from this kind of epic myth, as subtlety and nuance aren't found much in apocalyptic scripture. I particularly liked the Makers, a race of ancient giants Death meets early on, who all speak with a Scottish brogue and act as God's architectural contractors. Death, however, was another story. To put it bluntly, he's sort of an arrogant smartass. Like the rest of the cast, he speaks in old-timey Renaissance faire English, but his attitude is impatient, dismissive and snarky. It's not what I was expecting out of the Grim Reaper, a being supposedly very old, but while Death's attitude can be distracting, Michael Wincott still does an excellent job in the role.
If you missed Darksiders II last year and need a rich, solid adventure game to put your new Wii U through its paces, it's worth it to check out the game now. The Wii U version also includes the first downloadable content (DLC) chapter, Argul's Tomb, and the four weapon/gear packs released as DLC, right on the disc. If you have the console but have been holding out on Darksiders II, it's definitely worth a buy. Here's hoping THQ's unfortunate bankruptcy issues get worked out, or at least that Vigil finds another publisher. After riding with Death through hell and back, I'm eager to explore the adventures of the two remaining Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
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Darksiders II is an excellent launch game to test your Wii U. Its mixture of gameplay styles puts the console through its places and proves that the Wii U is well adapted to traditional games. Besides that, Darksiders II is an enormous adventure and the Wii U version even includes the first round of DLC on the disc, so if you've been holding out on Darksiders II, the Wii U version is the one to get.
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Early Symptoms of Liver Failure in Dogs
If a liver disease is not attended to in time, it will eventually lead to liver failure and premature death. At the same time, unless the patient is subjected to the recommended diagnostic procedures, it is not possible to detect liver disease. Liver Disease in cats and dogs, the problem is more significant because they cannot communicate and are not able to explain or complain about gastrointestinal discomfort or other non-overt symptoms.
However important the diagnostic procedures may be, if early signs of liver problems in dogs and cats are noticed and reported, the problem can be addressed in time. In most cases proper treatment can facilitate complete remission of the disease.
The same probably applies to every disease but it becomes more pertinent in the case of a liver disease. Many diseases can progress at a fast rate, rendering them incurable at times. Liver disease is a classic example where late detection and treatment can possibly lead to complete liver failure and death. Liver failure is one of the primary causes of death of dogs in the United States.
Signs, especially early signs of liver disease are vague and subtle and at the same time mimic many other diseases. On the reverse side, some other problems like pancreas diseases in dogs and cats usually accompany liver diseases and cause confusion during diagnosis. Both conditions together create complications and require keen observation on the part of a concerned dog owner. Common early signs of liver disease in dogs include the following:
- Polyuria or excessive urination
- Polydipsia or excessive thirst
- Refusal to eat that causes weight-loss
- Gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea and vomiting
- Lethargy
- Bloated stomach, usually caused by accumulation of fluid
- Viral and bacterial infections
The ultimate confirmation, of course, is done with laboratory tests and imaging techniques to establish the prevalence of liver disease with complete certainty.
Besides other causes, the most common cause that leads to liver disease in dogs and cats is exposure to toxins. This includes environmental toxins as well as those contained in commercial foods. It is essential that the dog is fed with a nutritious and healthy diet in order to maintain overall health and fitness. Commercial foods that are normally touted as healthy can actually be detrimental to a dog's health. Many times they contain an enormous amount of additives and preservatives that are actually toxic for dogs. Long term reliance on such diets means more toxins to eliminate. As the pressure mounts on the liver to eliminate them it has to work beyond its capacity. The extra burden results in over work, which ultimately leads to damaging the most important industrial center of the body.
Liver failure is an omen of early death for a dog. A liver friendly diet that allows the liver to rest and work within its limits is the best tool for prevention and also for maintaining overall health of your favorite companion.
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