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I am very disappointed in myself and in perhaps Cho. I want to cry after doing this manicure. It's ugly messy and boring looking. I got this image plate last year and now finally I have a chance to use it. I went to get my white stamping nail polish from Konad and found that someone or somehow liquefied it. I asked if Cho did it as she has many times persuade me in pouring other white polishes into it. It's an annoying thing that she likes doing. She kept denying that she didn't, but who else would do it? The white is so fucking liquidy that I can't stamp properly. I have no more mood to do this manicure and just carelessly get an image on each of my nail.
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A theoretical model and numerical methods were developed for testing different bone internal remodelling stimuli. The keystone of the study was the formulation of a stimulus based on the mechanical invariants of the stress tensor, which took into account bone non-homogeneity and anisotropy. A non-site specific remodelling rate equation was then used for the apparent density whereas anisotropy was fixed and evaluated from anatomic observations. An node-based semi-implicit algorithm with adaptive stepsize was implemented for solving the evolution equation. To preclude numerical artifacts (non-convergence, instability), a phase space description was proposed. As an illustration, the evolution of apparent density distribution surrounding the femoral stem after a Total Hip Replacement was simulated. Three stimuli were tested: the strain energy density stimulus, the octahedral shear stress stimulus, and an anisotropic plastic yield stress stimulus.
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Other defendants face prison time for strangulation, weapon, drug, robbery, and assault charges.
Deputy Attorneys General John Downs and Phillip Casale secured a plea from Gary Smith, 44, of Newark, to Sexual Abuse by a Person in Position of Trust, Authority or Supervision, 1st Degree and two counts of Rape Fourth Degree. While employed as the Choir Director at H.B. DuPont School in Hockessin, Smith repeatedly raped a student over a two-year period. Smith will be sentenced in Superior Court in December, and faces 15 years to life in prison.
Deputy Attorney General Cari Chapman obtained a prison sentence for Sergio Sanchez-Sanchez, 25, of Newark. In December 2015, Sanchez went to his former girlfriend's apartment to deliver Christmas presents, despite the existence of a Protection From Abuse order against Sanchez, and a no contact order between Sanchez and the victim. The two started to argue, and Sanchez punched, bit, and strangled the woman. Sanchez pled guilty in June to Criminal Contempt of a Domestic Violence Protective Order and Strangulation. He was sentenced by Judge Calvin Scott, Jr. to 15 months in prison, followed by one year of probation. Sanchez was also ordered to have no contact with the victim and victim's minor child, and he will be held pending deportation proceedings.
A 25-year-old Wilmington man will spend 42 years in prison after being sentenced as a habitual offender in New Castle County Superior Court. In November 2015, officers from Operation Safe Streets executed a search warrant in Isaiah Palmer's home in the 300 block of West 29th Street in Wilmington, and found weapons, ammunition, and over 20 grams of heroin. Palmer, prohibited from having a gun because of a previous felony conviction, was found guilty in July after a jury trial of Aggravated Possession of Heroin, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, and Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited. Palmer has a history of drug and weapons offenses. Deputy Attorneys General John Taylor and Joe Grubb prosecuted the case.
Deputy Attorney General Christina Kontis secured a plea from 35-year old Robert Coates of New Castle, to Robbery First Degree, Robbery Second Degree and Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle. In March 2016, Coates robbed the 7-11 store in the 200 block of Christiana Road in New Castle, pulling a gun on the clerk and demanding money before leaving the store. Two days later, several witnesses noticed him tampering with a car outside of a home in the unit block of West 3rd Street in New Castle. Police arrived as he was dismantling the ignition system, but Coates was able to get away. Later in the week, Coates robbed the Express Food Market in the 700 block of Pulaski Highway in Bear at gunpoint. Coates agreed that he is subject to habitual offender sentencing and faces a minimum of 25 years in prison when sentenced in Superior Court in December.
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I still can't believe my baseball was there the whole time. Right in front of my eyes...well, kind of. Where, you ask? Well, first let me tell you what happened to the baseball in the first place.
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon -- not just any afternoon, but my birthday afternoon. We just had the creamy chocolatey cake (my mom is an awesome baker). It was almost time to open presents; my parents always give the best presents. Last year I received a professional baseball bat. Oh! Now they're opening presents! To my surprise, out rolled a gleaning new baseball.
I couldn't believe my parents didn't want me to take my new baseball to school. But I did it anyway and it was a huge mistake.
Allie, some friends, and I just played our first game. Allie hit a homerun, and I ran to catch it. I was so happy that I caught it, I jumped up and down and the ball flew right out of my hands, into the bushes, out of the fence and kept on rolling and rolling. We searched everywhere, but it was nowhere to be seen.
I thought my life was ruined. I decided to tell my dad when he came to pick me up. We drove home in silence. Once I got home, my dad picked something up from the kitchen counter. It was my baseball! He had it! My dad told me that he found it in our front yard and was wondering how it had gotten there. My dad and I had a good laugh while I hugged my baseball, relieved that it was back.
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Put on then, as Gods chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. (Colossians 3:12)
These characteristics certainly do seem to describe a holy family! Often, though, our families are places where we can be hurt the most deeply by wrongs or where we find ourselves irritated or impatient with one another. Something about the closeness of family life just brings our faults to the surface.
What can we do when our family seems to bear little resemblance to the Holy Family? We can take St. Pauls advice and put on virtue. We have been chosen and loved by God. Jesus has redeemed us. We have the Holy Spirit living in us! These three dramatic truths tell us that we can make a fresh start right here, right now. Even small steps will make a difference.
A new year is almost upon us. What kind of choices can you make this year to put on the virtues that form holiness in you and your family? We all come from different situations. We may have both parents or only one present. We may have little children or adult children with families of their own. We may be part of a religious community. We may be separated from our families by military deployment, imprisonment, or personal hardship. But no matter what our situations, we can all take one more step.
Maybe we can try to get the family together once a week to pray the rosaryeven if its only a decade at a time! Maybe we could give a younger relative a prayer journal and gently guide them toward a commitment to daily prayer. Maybe we could find a parish that offers eucharistic adoration and bring our families once a week.
For younger children, daily Bible stories or learning about the saints at bedtime can form a bond of faith. Teens may benefit if we make the time to talk honestly about the struggles they face and share our own experiences with them.
Whatever steps you take, you can be confident that the closer you are to Jesus, the better you will reflect his life. And the better you reflect Christ, the more it will affect your family.
Heavenly Father, author of family life, help me to bring a holy change in my family this year. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, pray for us!
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If you don't mind, would you help me if the question comes up again? If Todd Graham asks me, "What will it take for us to get the fans to support the program," what should I say?
I know of three people, and there might be more, at Arizona State who left seven-figure salaries to take a significant pay cut to build ASU athletics. Notice I didn't say "re-build," because something has to be built in the first place in order to be "re-built."
In Graham's first year, ASU was a field goal versus UCLA away from going to the first ever Pac-12 Championship game. In his second year, ASU won the Pac-12 South Championship.
The university completely broke through its own ceilings and gave an enormous raise to offensive coordinator Mike Norvell. Norvell has received a number of offers to leave for much higher jobs that would normally have led to ASU giving up on keeping a talented, young coach. Not anymore. Arizona State didn't blow away some of the offers, but it went well above and beyond its track history to prove it is willing to pay to succeed.
Arizona State's newest commitment is hiring one of the leading stadium architectural firms to run the Sun Devil Stadium renovation. The athletic director that has already stated doing something with the arena is on the agenda.
Every aspect of Arizona State athletics seems to be moving forward. The only thing not moving forward: fan support. One member of the athletic department told me ticket sales to the first game were "abysmal." "Disappointing" and "not good" were other words and phrases used by two other people with ASU Athletics. It takes 1.2 percent of Maricopa County residents to sell out Sun Devil Stadium.
I'll never forget last year when Coach Todd Graham asked me what it would take for fans to support the program. I told him to just win, because this was a bandwagon town. I was wrong. Winning hasn't changed the lack of fan support. Hopefully something changes in the next three weeks.
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Furious farmers take plea for help to door of European Commission
Farmers have taken their protests about the falling price of produce to the doors of the European Commission.
Up to 70 farmers staged a protest outside the office of the commission in Belfast city centre yesterday.
They are urging Brussels to step in and to help solve the farming crisis.
Although a token protest, the message to the EC leadership was clear: if Europe does not help, farming families will be out of business and out of their homes.
The protest was joined by politicians including Sinn Fein's Daithi McKay, Ukip's David McNarry and the SDLP's Joe Byrne.
The main door to the commission's office on Dublin Road was closed and no farmer could get in.
However, police were under instructions to call the staff and ask them to come out to meet the farmers.
Collette Fitzgerald is the head of the EC office in Belfast. She welcomed the farmers and spoke with several of them.
She said: "The commission is well aware of the difficulties farmers are facing.
"Even though some member states are worse off than others we are engaging with them all to listen what is going on in each region.
"We welcome this peaceful protest here today. Farmers are entitled to make their case."
She added: "We are in constant touch with Farm Commissioner Phil Hogan and are keeping him updated on the crisis.
"Indeed, the commissioner visited Northern Ireland only a few weeks after he was appointed and understands the region's farming sector very well.
"The commission is ready to engage, not just in Northern Ireland, but all over the European Union to address this ongoing problem.
"I hope there is a great deal of positive news coming from the council meeting of ministers on September 7, not just for the dairy sector but for all sectors."
Farmers travelled from as far as Co Tyrone to join the protest.
Young farmer Andrew Sterling said: "We need a future. We got fed up sitting back doing nothing so decided to join the protest action. Something needs to be done to help the industry and fast."
William Taylor is the Northern Ireland co-ordinator of Farmers For Action.
He was pleased with how the protest went.
"Farming families are on their knees financially.
"We have reports of some living on beans and toast and some other families in Co Down living off food banks.
"That is a crazy situation. The EC president Jean-Claude Juncker as well as the EU must face facts.
"They must realise that if the European Commission does not help us, farmers and their families will be forced out of the industry."
He added: "Every sector in the industry in hurting and the European Union has the tools to help us. "
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A new post on Google's Twitter feed has provided a clue for web users seeking to uncover the meaning behind the search giant's recent series of UFO-related Google doodles.
The Twitter message simply reads: "51.327629, -0.5616088", and links to an image of the crop circle logo on the Google homepage, showing the letter "L" being abducted by a flying saucer.
Web sleuths have found that the string of numbers is actually the latitude and longitude for Woodham Road in Woking, Surrey, sparking intense speculation about what the message could mean.
Diabolik posted one theory on Twitter: "The War of the Worlds (1898), by H. G. Wells, based in Horsell Common north of Woking, was an early science fiction novel which describes an invasion of England by aliens from Mars. It is one of the earliest and best-known depictions of an alien invasion."
"H.G. Wells birthday is Sept 21. This is a 'lead-up' as was Sept 5th logo," tweeted Joshgjohnson.
Another Twitter user, Rajeshshenoy, noted that on this day in 1985, a family in Surrey spotted two large, flying saucer-shaped objects in the sky.
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Today's doodle, which is currently only visible on Google's UK homepage, has been dismissed by some internet users as a publicity stunt for an upcoming film, while others believe the "abducted" letters will spell out the name of a new Google product or service.
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We saw tons of custom nail designs – created to specifically complement the presented garments. There were some fierce brights, inspired by the '60s.
January 19, 2012
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According to a Jan. 17 press release, actresses Stacy Keibler and Laura Linney were spotted wearing new OPI polishes at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
January 13, 2012
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Lucky magazine's January 2012 Beauty Spy reports that red is one of the season's best shades. Whether for a manicure or pedicure, you can't go wrong with this classic color.
January 11, 2012
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Lucky magazine, in its January 2012 issue, suggested turning a client's favorite outfit into a manicure. Elizabeth Monson, a Lucky blogger, was inspired by Prabal Gurung's pop-art floral blouse.
January 9, 2012
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Teen Vogue named Nicole by OPI's Rainbow in the S-Kylie product number 10 on the magazine's "Ten Most Wanted" list of beauty products.
January 6, 2012
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Teen Vogue, in its January 2012 issue, shares nail tips from the nail pros for creating runway-worthy manicures.
January 5, 2012
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Definition: High-shine metallic styles that look to be dripping wet are one of the season's hottest crazes.
December 27, 2011
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OPI's Shatter topcoat in gold was listed in Redbook Mag's December 2011 list of cute and fashionable things under $10.
December 22, 2011
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According to Cosmopolitan's December 2011 issue, navy is the new black in nail-polish land. And it goes perfectly with blue-lined eyes and an indigo frock.
December 19, 2011
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Allure magazine put together a collection of naughty and nice shades turning heads this December.
December 14, 2011
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December 12, 2011
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December 8, 2011
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Glamour magazine issued a list of beauty do's and don'ts.
December 5, 2011
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Glamour magazine, in its December 2011 issue, recommends trying something bold this holiday season. Nail artist Kimmie Kyees gives tips on how to achieve extreme attention-grabbing nails as a way to celebrate.
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This week's selection boasts a killer one-two punch of contemporary design and budget-friendly price. Listed at $715,000, this 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom home was completely remodeled in 2012. The 2,534 square foot contemporary property sits on almost one third of an acre and has a fantastic green garden with raised planter beds and large backyard with shaded patio and swimming pool. Let's take a look ...
Completely remodeled in 2012 (down to the studs), this one has it all. Very clean lines and a low maintenance, xeriscape front yard.
Ahhh, an open floor plan. Note the floating kitchen island and well-lit living spaces.
The living room features a wood-burning fireplace and lots of wall space for art.
A peek into the dining room. The rustic hanging barn door leads into a dedicated media room. To the left is a tasteful powder room.
Great shot of the stunning kitchen. Love the pendant lighting and tiled backsplash. The bar stools at the island are simply perfect.
A better view of the kitchen area. Very well done with the layout and color palette.
The Master Bedroom. Large, private & comfortable. There's a spacious walk-in closet and dual vanities in the en suite Master Bathroom.
This is one half of the Master Bathroom. The floating tub is gorgeous. Very zen.
The walk-in closet in the Master Bedroom. It's large and deep.
One of two additional bedrooms.
A large secondary bathroom. This one serves both additional bedrooms just adjacent to it.
A third bedroom, which can also double as an office or fitness room - or both!
The Media Room. The French Doors lead outside to an extensive green garden with raised planter boxes and shaded sitting area. The white door to the right leads to a giant laundry/craft room. The two-car garage entry is just to the left of this image.
A nice view looking back at the home. You get a good sense of how deep the lot is (one third of an acre) and the massive space available for kids, dogs and lots of outdoor entertaining fun.
The shaded patio. It has surround sound speakers in the ceiling and cable TV ready that's ready to go.
The green garden. It has irrigated, raised painter boxes and receives a ton of natural light throughout the day. Talk about farm to table!
The green grass backyard. Large and well-maintained. Lot of options here.
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WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Sean Spicer, reacting to news from the first day of House Intelligence Committee hearings into the 2016 election, tried to steer reporters away from questions about possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials — and onto the administration's preferred topic, news media leaks about intercepted conversations involving fired National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
Spicer's customary daily press briefing took place in the afternoon as FBI Director James Comey and National Security Agency head Mike Rogers were still testifying. Earlier in the day, Comey said he had "no information" to support Trump's claim that his predecessor, President Obama, wiretapped his campaign — a widely anticipated statement that did not lead to a retraction by the White House.
Trump's press secretary minimized reports of contact between Russian officials and Trump campaign figures, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, who was described by Spicer as having played "a very limited role for a very limited amount of time."
Spicer began the briefing with a statement noting Comey's confirmation that the FBI is investigating Russia's role in the presidential election. The U.S. intelligence community has alleged that Russia interfered in the race in an effort to boost Trump's campaign. Spicer said the president "is happy that they're pursuing the facts on this" and pointed out that no official has said there is evidence Trump's campaign was part of these efforts.
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The MTHS Key Club's toiletry drive has been more successful than years past, according to advisor and psychology teacher Kimberly Nelson. The month-long charity project began March 14 and is set to accept donations until this Friday, April 14. Most of the donations come from Key Club members sta...
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January 12, 2017
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MTHS is full of different groups and people. But one question comes to mind when observing these groups: Do the students hang out with the people in their groups because of their race? Think about your race. Now, think about the race of all your friends. Is it diverse or are all of you the same? ...


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You can be forgiven for thinking that Justin Bieber is making an appearance at the Metro FM in Newcastle yesterday a crowd of fans who turned out to be anything to go by.
But unfortunately not the case (Argentina Biebster Mo) and over-enthusiasm of young people only get to take a look at The Wanted - we see the day when it comes to Capital FM, where the people a little tamer.
The success of Capital FM tamer crowd by police was called earlier in the day, when things start to get out of control on the FM Metro?
About three riot vans appeared in the study after an overzealous supporters blocked the entrance front and rear rendering it impossible for anyone to enter or exit the building.


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….the zoo has wonderful birds
….after discovering some unfamiliar words in the latest book I'm reading
I thought it might be fun to take new words and find photos to illustrate their meaning.
….as recorded by my camera
….an exceptionally beautiful day
I knew that I would be indoors for most of the day trying to clean-up the two rooms upstairs so I went out for my walk early today. Frances and I headed out towards Col. Sam Smith Park. It was a glorious morning and the runners, dog walkers, nature photographers and cyclists were out early as well. With my iPhone in hand I took as many photos as Frances would allow.
….more like playing with my camera
Usually when I approach birds of any kind they tend to fly away. I was hoping that my new zoom lens would allow me to get closer without actually having to physically approach my subjects.
A few day ago, when I left the dog at home, I walked into the Col. Sam Smith Park hoping to find some birds to capture with my camera. Despite the bitter cold, I found a gaggle of geese along the first beach as I entered the naturalized area of the park. To my surprise the geese did not fly away. Instead a couple of them walked towards me as if looking for something. I don't know if it was curiosity on their part or if they were looking for a handout.
At one point they got so close to me that I found myself actually backing away from them. One thing I know about geese and swans is that they can be rather nasty and they will bite if they feel threatened. Clearly these two weren't threatened by me or this big black contraption hanging from my neck.
I'm pretty pleased with the photos I managed to get. In fact, I didn't have the zoom lens with me. I used the macro lens. These birds were way to close to me for the zoom lens anyway, unless I wanted pictures of their eyes. I'm sure that an expert could find plenty wrong with them. The day was overcast, Canada Geese don't have a lot of colour and the beach we were standing on was also void of a lot of colour. Consequently there's not a lot of contrast and everything seems a little muted. None the less, it is what it is and I finally got a close-up even without my zoom lens.
….but lovely enough for taking photos
My husband has been suffering all week with a miserable cold and sinus infection, so when the dog barked non-stop to go outside and no one moved from their cozy chair in front of the TV I knew that I would be the designated dog walker for the day.
If I had to go outside I might as well take my camera and make the best of it. I bundled up, knowing that the temperature had plummeted to well below freezing and I tucked my camera inside my coat.
Now taking photos with a dog at the end of a leash is not easy but I did manage to take a few interesting shots close to home. I'm still experimenting with my macro lens and sometimes it's very hit or miss but with a digital camera it really doesn't matter. There's no waiting for film to be developed and you can see immediately if the shot worked or not. In the photos below it's difficult to see but I started tracking a couple of geese but as I got closer they flew down to the water.
Later in the day I had to pick up a library book so I drove and left the dog at home. I decided to park the car by Sam Smith Park after getting my book in hopes of getting a few more shots. The lake side was ice free but on the pond there was a thin sheet of ice across most of the pond.
After an hour or so of hunting around for interesting shots my fingers started to freeze. This is the one downside of taking photos on such a cold day. Wearing mittens is impractical and my leather gloves are fine when I'm moving a lot but they don't do a very good job of keeping the cold out when you're standing around, fiddling with dials on your camera. Keeping the camera inside my coat helped preserve the battery somewhat. Batteries don't like the cold either.
Do you have any tips for taking photos on freezing cold days? I'd love to hear about them.
….initially I too thought of swans when I saw the word graceful


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Release date: September 1, 2011 Suggested California retail: $225 "… one of the New World's most profound Cabernet Sauvignons …" – Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate "Shafer, of course, has been one of Napa's most reliable wineries, routinely producing great wines, chief among them its Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet from Stags Leap." – James Laube, Wine Spectator We are thrilled to offer 2007 Hillside Select as the 25th vintage of this Cabernet Sauvignon from our rugged vineyards. This release displays classic Stags Leap District beauty with rich, perfumy aromatics that seem to push out of the bottle. The flavors of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, warm plum pie, dark chocolate, and a touch of vanilla are elegant and mouthfilling. The tannins are ripe and refined, holding out great promise for decades of cellar age. Hillside Select is made of 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon fruit sourced from rugged hillside vineyard blocks on our Stags Leap District Estate. Truly a "wine of a place," this Cabernet exemplifies the extraordinary richness and suppleness consistently produced in our little valley within a valley. Hillside Select is aged a full four years prior to release (three years in Alliers and Tronçais oak barrels and one year in the bottle). While enjoyable today, this wine will gain richness and maturity with up to 20 years of careful cellaring. More... Growing season The 2007 vintage in Napa Valley has long been celebrated as one of the best of the decade so far. The growing season started with a dry, warm spring leading to an early budbreak and ideal conditions for set, the point when vine flowers turn to berries. In spite of the early start to the season the fruit matured at a leisurely pace thanks to a long cool summer with no weather-related surprises. With no worries for high heat or incoming rain, we left fruit on the vine until the best possible moment. The lack of rain early in the year gave us smaller clusters, which by harvest time resulted in smaller berries with outstanding concentration. Winemaker's Notes "Our 25th vintage of Hillside Select offers aromatic elegance and classic Stags Leap District flavors of black fruit, mocha, black plums, cassis, juicy black and red cherry, black tea, with spice and warm toast. Ripe, silken tannins result in a pleasing, lengthy finish, smooth texture, and a refined structure which offers the potential for very long term aging." – Shafer winemaker Elias Fernandez
Planet Grape(2011 Vintage) Decadent, rich, and young, this benchmark American wine has notes of cassis, cherry cobbler, dark chocolate, dark roast coffee, black olive, and graphite.
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines(1997 Vintage) A bit of dusty spice tags this one as just a wee bit different in the nose, but the wine's deep, curranty fruit, accents of milk chocolate and close-to-plush feel are very much the stuff of its winemaker and provenance. While never abrasive, this year's version comes with an extra measure of fine-grained structural tannins, and the wine will benefit from be buried in the back of the cellar for at least another five years. Originally reviewed at **.
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Greater health benefit from exercise than previously reported
A new study finds that physical activity has an even larger health benefit than thought in reducing the risk of death in women.
Checklists are boring, but death is worse
Systems aren't sexy, but they save lives, says Harvard Medical School Professor and author Atul Gawande during HUBweek events in Boston.
Another climate change concern: Forced migration
Experts trace the fingerprints of climate change in the world's mass migration crises, saying that the effects of shifting norma appear to play a role.
Feeling woozy? Time to check the tattoo
Harvard and MIT researchers have developed smart tattoo ink capable of monitoring health by changing color to tell an athlete if she is dehydrated or a diabetic if his blood sugar rises.
Calculator shows hidden costs of fatigued workforce
The new Fatigue Cost Calculator demonstrates the physical and financial tolls of sleep deficiency in the U.S.
Inflammation reduction cuts risk of heart attack, stroke
Brigham and Women's Hospital's clinical trial confirms its "inflammatory hypothesis" — reducing inflammation cuts the risk of future cardiovascular events.
New approach may kill tumor cells in the brain
Harvard-based researchers have developed cancer-killing viruses that can deliver stem cells via the carotid artery, a potential treatment for tumor cells that have metastasized to the brain.
How old can we get? It might be written in stem cells
Scientists studying stem cell and regenerative biology are probing the secrets of aging, examining both whether decline is inevitable and how to fight the diseases that multiply with time.
Using a smartphone to screen for male infertility
New findings indicate that a smartphone-based semen analyzer can identify abnormal semen samples based on sperm concentration and motility criteria with approximately 98 percent accuracy.
Progress in treating hearing loss
Harvard Stem Cell Institute researchers have developed a drug cocktail that unlocks the potential to regrow inner-ear hair cells, which could help combat hearing loss.
Cocoa for pleasure — and health?
A study by Harvard Medical School faculty members at Brigham and Women's Hospital is exploring the health benefits of cocoa in a massive, 18,000-person study that may provide answers hinted at in smaller studies.
Love interrupted
A new study by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center examines the neuroanatomy behind delusional misidentification syndromes.
Geneticist Stephen J. Elledge wins Breakthrough Prize
Harvard Medical School geneticist Stephen Elledge won the 2017 Breakthrough Prize for unraveling the mechanism by which cells sense DNA damage and initiate self-repair.
A hydrogel that helps stop uncontrolled bleeding
Harvard researchers have developed a hydrogel that can be easily injected into blood vessels, helping to stop uncontrolled bleeding even in patients on blood-thinners or with bleeding disorders.
Changes in memory tied to menopausal status
By studying women ages 45 to 55, investigators at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital have found that reproductive stage, not simply chronological age, may contribute to changes in memory and brain function.
Unsaturated fats linked to longer, healthier life
A three-decade study conducted by Harvard Chan School lends further support to recent findings on fat intake and long-term health.
First area cell transplantation center
An expansive effort by several Harvard-affiliated units and hospitals has created the first cell transplantation center in the Boston area.
Gut-brain connection moves into MS territory
Using pre-clinical models for multiple sclerosis and samples from MS patients, a Harvard-affiliated team found evidence that changes in diet and gut flora may influence astrocytes in the brain, and, consequently, neurodegeneration, pointing to potential therapeutic targets.
New weapon against breast cancer
Levels of a molecular marker in healthy breast tissue can predict a woman's risk of getting cancer, according to new research from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute.
Strength in love, hope in science
Husband and wife Eric Minikel and Sonia Vallabh have found a home at the Broad Institute to work toward a treatment for her fatal disease.
Discovering predictor for fatal infection in preterm babies
Katherine Gregory, a nurse scientist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, searched for an answer to the mystery of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a sometimes fatal infectious disease of the newborn gut affecting preterm infants.
Metastasis study illuminates how cancer will 'hijack' healthy cells
A study from Brigham and Women's Hospital offers a new view of how cancer cells extend their reach, co-opting and transforming normal cells through "metastatic hijacking." The researchers also found that in preclinical models, pharmacological intervention can prevent this from occurring.
Medication errors found in 1 out of 2 surgeries
The first study to measure the incidence of medication errors and adverse drug events during the perioperative period has found that some sort of mistake or adverse event occurred in every second operation and in 5 percent of observed drug administrations, according to information gathered from 275 operations at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Converting skin cells to stem cells creates 'kidney structures'
Researchers create complex kidney structures from human stem cells derived from the skin of adult patients.
Working to break heroin's grip
Specialists in addiction see promise in a more comprehensive approach to treating opioid abuse, aided by medication.
Geneticist Stephen J. Elledge receives Lasker Award
For seminal discoveries that have illuminated the DNA damage response, Stephen J. Elledge, the Gregor Mendel Professor of Genetics and of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, is being recognized with the Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award. The award is considered to be among the most respected in biomedicine.
Potential treatment for muscular dystrophy
Harvard researchers report that by identifying and mimicking important developmental cues, they have been able to drive cells to grow into muscle fibers capable of contracting in a dish and multiplying in large numbers. This new method of producing muscle cells could offer a better model for studying muscle diseases, such as muscular dystrophy, and for testing potential treatments.
Diagnosing Ebola in minutes
A new test can accurately diagnose the Ebola virus disease within minutes at the point of care.
You are when you eat
A new study may help explain why glucose tolerance — the ability to regulate blood-sugar levels — is lower at dinner than at breakfast for healthy people and why shift workers are at increased risk of diabetes.
Women with heart risk
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States, deadlier than all forms of cancer combined. The good news is that up to 90 percent of heart disease may be preventable.
Vitamin D protects some against colorectal cancer
A new study by investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute demonstrates that vitamin D can protect some people with colorectal cancer by perking up the immune system's vigilance against tumor cells.
Steering stem cell trafficking into pancreas reverses type 1 diabetes
Harvard researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have uncovered a way to enhance and prolong the therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stem cells in a preclinical model of type 1 diabetes.
Help with 'the best things in life'
The Eleanor and Miles Shore 50th Anniversary Fellowship Program for Scholars in Medicine provides support for junior faculty amid life's crunch time, when demanding research labs, children at home, and other duties all clamor for attention.
Leading role for Murthy
With Harvard's Vivek Murthy confirmed as the next surgeon general, health experts shared their views on areas where his focus and influence are most needed.
New parents weigh in on genomic testing
A study by Harvard researchers is the first to explore new parents' attitudes toward genomic testing on newborns. The findings suggest that if such testing becomes available, there would be an interest among new parents, regardless of their demographic background.
Mediterranean diet has marked impact on aging
Researchers at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital have found that greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with longer telomeres, which serve as a biomarker for aging.
Gene test aids cancer profile
A new genetic test developed by Harvard Medical School physicians at the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center checks cells of leukemia and other blood cancers for 95 genetic mutations, providing a quick genetic profile that physicians can use to make treatment decisions.
Moving forward
The recipient of a bilateral arm transplant and his surgeons appeared at a news conference on Tuesday to thank the donor's family and to discuss the procedure.
The cellular origin of fibrosis
Harvard Stem Cell Institute scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital have found the cellular origin of the tissue scarring caused by organ damage associated with diabetes, lung disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and other conditions.
Java in the genes
Research led by Harvard investigators has found six new genes underlying coffee-drinking behavior.
Confronting Ebola
Three nonprofits with strong Harvard ties have joined forces at the front lines of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.
A way to inhibit inflammation of blood vessel linings
A study led by Harvard-affiliated researchers is the first to demonstrate that BET bromodomain-containing proteins help execute inflammation in the endothelium while inhibition of BET bromodomain can significantly decrease atherosclerosis in vivo.
Voice of the brutalized
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative researchers polled residents of a war-torn part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, finding that though many think the security situation has improved, trust in government is at a low ebb.
Caffeine may reduce women's tinnitus risk
Women who consume higher amounts of caffeine may have a lower risk of developing tinnitus — a steady ringing in the ear — than women who consume less, ...
Fewer clinics, less care
The protective gear needed to get Sierra Leone's health clinics reopened, coupled with public education about the Ebola epidemic, are the greatest areas of need, according to a Harvard Fulbright Fellow and physician from Sierra Leone.
Understanding Ebola
Though the threat to the U.S. population from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is low, the need in epidemic countries is great, says Michael VanRooyen, director of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative.
Drug delivery system prevents transplant rejection
In pre-clinical studies conducted by the researchers, a one-time, local injection of the hydrogel-drug combo prevented graft rejection for more than 100 days. This compared with 35.5 days for recipients receiving only tacrolimus, and 11 days for recipients without treatment or only receiving hydrogel.
New way to regrow human corneas
Harvard-affiliated researchers have identified a way to enhance regrowth of human corneal tissue to restore vision, using a molecule that acts as a marker for hard-to-find limbal stem cells.
The goal: New arms
Will Lautzenheiser, a former Boston University film professor who lost his arms and legs from an infection, has been cleared by the Institutional Review Board at the Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital for a double arm transplant, a complex procedure requiring 12 to 16 hours of work by a team of surgeons.
A shot against heart attacks?
Harvard Stem Cell Institute scientists collaborating with researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a "genome-editing" approach for permanently reducing cholesterol levels in mice through a single injection, a development with the potential to reduce the risk of heart attacks in humans by 40 to 90 percent.


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INDIANAPOLIS -- Lose a starter, plug in a former starter and keep on going.
That's what the Indiana Pacers have done. Power forward David West has missed three straight games with a lower back sprain. Tyler Hansbrough, who started at the end of the 2010-11 season, has stepped in and dominated in his absence.
Hansbrough continued his strong play when he scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the Pacers' 102-78 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers have won three in a row after dropping four of their previous six games.
Paul George added 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists for the Pacers. Monta Ellis scored a team-high 22 points for Milwaukee.
Hansbrough had 18 points and 11 rebounds and 14 points and 14 rebounds against Cleveland and Orlando, respectively, earlier this week in the first two games he started for West.
The Pacers blew the game open in the third quarter. They led 45-43 at halftime, but then went out and outscored the Bucks 28-11 in the third quarter. Milwaukee was only 3-of-22 from the field in the quarter. Hansbrough had half of his points in the third.
The Bucks lost their cool in the second half. Center Larry Sanders was ejected after picking up two technicals in a matter of seconds after getting upset over a foul being called on him. Former Pacer Mike Dunleavy was ejected when he was given a flagrant 2 for a hard foul on top of Gerald Green's head in the fourth quarter.
NOTES: West won't play in Saturday's game at Chicago and coach Frank Vogel said it's unlikely that he'll play in Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. "He's walking better," Vogel said. "Each day it's been getting better, but not to a level where he can play yet. They're treating it everyday. He needs time heal." ... There's a chance that small forward Danny Granger, out all but five games with a left knee injury, could play during the team's four-game West Coast road trip next week. Granger practiced for about 20 minutes on Thursday. "He looked like he hadn't played in a few weeks, still some rust there," Vogel said. "It's going to take time to get his rhythm and timing back." ... Bucks forward Luc Mbah a Moute missed his seventh straight game with a sprained toe and forward Ersan Ilyasova missed his fourth straight with a left hip injury.


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Dallas Cowboys: Trade Rumors Surround Dez Bryant As Cowboys Look Towards FutureJanuary 19, 2011
Dallas Cowboys: Trade Rumors Surround Dez Bryant As Cowboys Look Towards Future
One thing you learn about rumors is that there is usually some truth to be found in them.
Earlier this week, it was leaked by an un-named source in the Cowboys front office that the Cowboys might be interested in trading Dez Bryant, the rookie sensation from the 2010 season expected by many to fill the role of the next great wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.
While Stephen Jones emphatically denied that the Cowboys have any interest in trading Bryant, the time-tested theory of "everything has a price" is still in effect.
And one thing I've learned after watching Jerry Jones for twenty years is that the hints are there for a purpose, and nothing is by coincidence. Whether it be misdirection or for "feeler" purposes to see what Bryant might bring, there is a very good chance that the Cowboys want other teams to know that the door on Bryant is not closed.
Here's a look at some of the pros and cons of what trading Bryant might mean to the Cowboys.
Getting His Game On: Bryant Makes Instant Impact in Rookie Season, More To Come
Dez Bryant's arrival at Cowboys camp in June of 2010 was a special treat to the fans watching, as the 24th pick in the 2010 draft instantly showed why he was touted as one of the best collegiate athletes in the nation during the 2009 season.
Spectacular catches on the first day of camp instantly made him a fan favorite, and despite suffering an injury on a collision with Orlando Scandrick that ended his camp early, Bryant would be ready to produce when the 2010 season began.
Bryant's rookie season was a huge success, as he became one of the few bright spots for a Cowboys team that would lose seven of their first eight games.
Bryant returned two punts for a touchdown, and caught 45 passes for 561 yards and six touchdowns through the air in 12 games played.
Bryant's rookie season was cut short by a broken fibula, but his presence as a future force in the NFL had been established, and that future looks bright.
Value and Grace: Bryant's Rookie Contract Gives Cowboys Top Performance For Less
Dez Bryant's rookie contract is a steal for the level of performance that he has brought to the Cowboys.
In 2010 Bryant was signed to a five year deal worth $11.8 million, with another $3.185 million that can be added through a one-time "likely to be earned" clause.
Even if Bryant collects the incentive in his base contract, it would average out to only around $3 million per year for each of the first five years of his career.
With his rookie year being as much as anyone could hope for, it is reasonable to expect that Bryant will continue his path towards being one of the NFL's top receivers.
Try getting one of those for $3 million a year anywhere else in the NFL. By comparison, the Cowboys let Terrell Owens leave Dallas a year early, and paid him almost $10 million while he played for the Buffalo Bills.
The Cowboys have a find in Bryant; one that is easy on the pocket and that promises fantastic returns on the investment.
It's hard to see the Cowboys letting him go when you view it from that angle alone.
Heroes and Cowboys: Bryant's Youth, Talent And Grace Promise Bright Future
As the Cowboys look to the future under Jason Garrett, they also must acknowledge that a window of opportunity with the talent assembled under Bill Parcells is rapidly closing.
As Bryant matures and grows in the NFL, he has already shown the passion for the game that only the great players possess.
At 22 years of age, Bryant brings youth that will outlast many of those who he now takes the field with, and by the time he retires it is a distinct possibility that his name could end up in the treasured Ring of Honor around the seating in Cowboys stadium.
Bryant's big play potential and strength to match give him the tools needed to one day be considered as one of the greatest to ever play the game in a Cowboys uniform, something that hasn't been seen since the triplets of Michael Irvin, Troy Aikman, and Emmitt' Smith retired.
Add to that Bryant's humble personality despite a tumultuous childhood, and you have the potential for the next true Cowboy's great.
Bryant's heart and his desire to succeed have never been in question, and it is entirely possible that he may be the leader that one day carries the Cowboys in their next rise to the top of the NFL, and the next great receiver to become a legend in the hearts and minds of Cowboys fans.
Train Wreck? Cowboys 2010 Disaster Marks End of Era, Should Rebuilding Begin?
The Dallas Cowboys disintegrated on national television in 2010 on a Sunday night in Green Bay, Wisconsin in front of millions of viewers.
It was an implosion that had been coming for weeks. The 45-7 defeat at the hands of the Green Bay Packers was in reality a mercy killing, putting Wade Phillips out of his misery after having no answers for why the Cowboys had lost seven of their first eight games.
Jason Garrett was appointed as the interim head coach, and has since been named as the head coach for the Cowboys with a brand new four year deal.
Garrett's former head coach, Jimmy Johnson, built a dynasty with the Cowboys of the nineties when he traded Hershel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings for a group of picks. With those picks, Johnson laid the foundation for the powerhouse that his Cowboys would become.
With the Cowboys already set to receive the number 9 pick in the 2011 draft, trading Dez Bryant to the right team might be just what the doctor ordered to allow Garrett to garner the draft picks needed to re-vamp an offensive line that has questions surrounding all but one position, and a defense that has question marks at several positions.
The incentives to trade Bryant may begin with Jason Garrett's vision for what it will take to return the Cowboys to greatness.
Attitude of Greatness: Does Dez Bryant Meet Garrett's Standards of Discipline?
From the moment Jason Garrett took over as the Cowboys head coach, reports of how he would become the disciplinarian that Wade Phillips was not began to surface.
From practicing in full pads on Wednesday's and Thursdays, to changing the clocks in the training facility from analog to digital so that players would know to the second when team meetings began, Garrett's philosophy of "Being great today" and his newly implemented discipline began to mark his administration as Cowboys head coach.
Rumors began to surface recently that Dez Bryant was routinely late for team meetings, and that Garrett was watching.
In the Thanksgiving day loss to the New Orleans Saints, Dez Bryant was visibly upset over first an official's call of a penalty against him, but there again rumors began to surface that he also was upset over not being involved enough in the passing game.
Cowboys receivers coach Ray Sherman was seen trying to calm Bryant down on different occasions during that game.
Bryant finally got some attention from John Kitna as the Cowboys final drive of the day came to an end.
From the Saints 41 yard line, Kitna threw Bryant three errant passes in a row, and the Cowboys lost to the Saints 30-27.
Whether or not Bryant was upset with Jason Garrett's play calls in the passing game for that day is unknown for sure, but Garrett doesn't seem to be one who will allow his authority to be challenged.
Just ask Terrell Owens.
Romo Friendly Offense: Austin, Williams, Witten, Is Bryant Odd Man Out?
Despite claims that the Cowboys need to trade or release Roy Williams, he and Tony Romo finally found a connection in 2010. Up until then, it was as if Romo simply wasn't comfortable with him, and had to make himself throw to him.
William's salary for 2011 and 2012 is $5.1 million and $6.8 million, which is not that bad for a receiver of Williams reputation.
Now that Williams and Romo have become comfortable with each other, Jason Garrett and Jerry Jones may feel that their best chance at winning is to keep the offense "Romo friendly".
Likewise, Jason Witten and Miles Austin have been with Romo since he became the starting quarterback for the Cowboys. Romo was throwing passes to Austin on the practice squad and as a special teams player long before he emerged as a star wide receiver for the Cowboys.
With Romo being 31, and his prime upon him, Jason Garrett may want to keep his most familiar targets around him.
As the Cowboys found out in 2010, there are only so many plays in a game, and trying to feed the ball to all of the Cowboys individual stars so that they can get their touches and make the highlight reels is almost impossible.
With that in mind, could Jason Garrett be willing to trade Dez Bryant for the picks and/or players that he needs to ensure that Tony Romo can stand tall in the pocket and get the Cowboys offense back on track?
Only Garrett and Jerry Jones know what Jason Garrett's offense will look like in 2010; and if they are betting on winning with Tony Romo and the stars that he has grown comfortable with, a trade to solidify the unit that Garrett has coached for the last four years may be the path that he and Jones decide to take.
Where No Man Dares To Go: Can Bryant Withstand Struggles in Dallas?
When Dez Bryant was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2010, it was more than likely a dream come true.
Not only would he get to play for the Cowboys, but after a solid year in 2009, it looked as if he was going to a team that would compete with the elite of the NFL.
No where in his mind could he have contemplated what 2010 would be like with the Cowboys. Losing takes it's toll on everyone involved.
With Wade Phillips out and Garrett now in control, Ray Sherman was let go at the end of his contract as wide receiver's coach for the Cowboys.
Sherman had been with Bryant throughout the 2010 season, and had mentored him through a tumultuous season that saw Bryant make some amazing plays, as well as comforted him through the struggles that he faced with the frustrations of the disappointments of 2010.
Why Sherman was not retained is not known, but it was apparent that Garrett no longer wanted him around in Dallas. With Sherman now gone, how Dez Bryant 's attitude will be affected and how he may feel about what really happened in 2010 with the Dallas Cowboys may become an issue.
It's something we do not know. But resentment and a misplaced sense of loyalty for a man that fired his mentor could breed hostility in young Bryant for one Jason Garrett.
If Jason Garrett's tenure as the Cowboys head coach is marked with failure and disappointment, it certainly would take it's toll on a young man like Dez Bryant who had such high expectations and hopes when he signed with the Cowboys.
If Garrett thinks that Bryant could be a distraction to his plans, he may have decided that the right offer might be the one that Dallas should take.
Dez It Matter? Cowboys Decision to Keep Or Trade Bryant May Have Several Factors
Whether or not Dez Bryant will be traded is something that only Jerry and his family know, but remember that Jason Garrett is considered family to the Jones.
Weighing out the pros and cons associated with such a bold move requires an intimate knowledge of the mind of those who make the plans for their vision of how the Cowboys are going to proceed with Jason Garrett at the helm.
Whether Jason were to decide to try to make a run for the Super Bowl with the nucleus he has helped coach for the past four years, and use the value of Dez Bryant to arrange the picks in the 2011 draft to solidify that group; and,
If a lineman like a Logan Mankins were to become an object of talks with the Cowboys in a combination trade, it could be all that it takes to turn Jerry's head; or,
If he feels that Bryant is an irreplaceable piece that he can win with now and also use to build on for the future remains to be seen.
I should point out that the issues raised in this article are purely speculation on my part, but they could indeed be issues. I myself think it would be a mistake for the Cowboys to trade Dez Bryant, and I don't hope to see it at all.
But, one thing is for sure: The whispers have gone out--and from now until after the 2011 draft, the question will linger in the back of the mind of every GM in the NFL as to what it would take to get Dez, and if they are willing to take that risk.
And until the draft is over, Cowboys fans will just have to wait to see.
And that's the bottom line.


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General Motors Company (GM - Free Report) plans to hire 1,500 workers at its St. Petersburg plant in Russia, known as GM Auto, as a part of its expansion plan announced with the Russian government to more than double the plant's annual production to 230,000 vehicles by 2015 from 98,000 vehicles presently.
With this, the factory's headcount would increase to 4,000 people from 2,500 presently. The plant, which produces Chevrolet Cruze sedan and hatchback as well as Opel Astra hatchback, will begin producing the Astra sedan following the expansion.
The Government Plan
Last year, GM along with Renault SA and Ford Motor Co. (F - Free Report) has promised the Russian government to boost production capacity in exchange for exemption on customs duty for parts.
Under the plan, GM decided to spend $1 billion in the country over five years in order to raise annual production capacity in the country to 350,000 vehicles by 2015. The plan also included expanding the company's Avtovaz joint venture in Togliatti, Russia.
How Expansion Helps Opel
With the expansion, GM will not only meet its commitment to the Russian government but would mitigate losses at its German subsidiary Opel. Since 1999, Opel's loss amounted to more than $16 billion with $747 million in 2011. As a result, the luxury car-making unit is under pressure from its parent company to mitigate the continuous losses.
Opel's management has already sought plant closures as a way out. Recently, it announced plans to close its factory in Bochum, Germany. However, Opel has met with several ordeals with regard to its plant-closing plans as they are frowned upon by the political framework of Europe, mainly Germany. Therefore, expanding overseas -- mainly in China and Russia -- seems the best way-out for Opel at this juncture.
Why China? The answer is simple. GM has already achieved the top spot in the country by selling more than 2 million vehicles a year. However, the automaker sold only 5,000 units Opel in the country, indicating significant growth potential. In fact, Opel aims to boost its annual sales in the country to 20,000 units.
Why Russia? The answer is that it is the second-largest auto market in Europe following Germany and GM has a strong presence with its Chevrolet lineup as the top-selling foreign brand in the country in 2011. However, Opel needs to deal with strong competition from big automakers such as Ford, Renault and Volkswagen AG (VLKAY - Free Report) in the region.
GM and the Debt Crisis
A few months back, Opel revealed that it expects to report an operating loss of €1 billion ($1.3 billion) in 2012 due to fewer car sales than anticipated based on weakening market conditions in Europe due to the Eurozone crisis and ailing condition of the unit.
In order to reverse the losses in Europe (totaling more than $12 billion), particularly from the Opel brand, GM has recently formed a global alliance with PSA Peugeot Citroen . The pact will help both the automakers reduce at least $2 billion in costs.
Last month, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association or ACEA reported an 8.7% fall in new car registrations to 1,107 million units in the European Union. In the first five months of the year, sales fell 7.7% to 5,442 million cars on the continent.
GM revealed an 8.4% slide in sales to 98,873 cars in May. This translated into an 11.3% fall to 453,696 cars in the five-month period.
Automakers are still concerned about car sales in Europe in the near term due to the continuous negative impact from the debt crisis. Some automakers have projected that the European auto market will shrink 5% in 2012.
GM, a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold) company, reported a $100 million fall in profits to $1.6 billion in the first quarter of 2012 from $1.7 billion in the same quarter of 2011, before special items, due to lower profits from its European operations.
On per share basis, adjusted profits were 93 cents during the quarter, down 2 cents from the first quarter of 2011. However, it exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 84 cents. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) dipped to $2.2 billion in the quarter from $2.0 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Revenues in the quarter went up 4% to $37.8 billion on a 3% rise in unit sales to 2.3 million vehicles globally. It was higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $36.4 billion. The automaker occupied a worldwide market share of 11.3% during the quarter, compared with 11.4% a year ago.
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A useful collection of modern flat web elements for your design projects.
You'll find everything from badges to stars, labels to buttons, information boxes to ribbons. There's also a handy collection of social icons and icon buttons.
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It's amazing to us how many of our posts come from projects gone wrong. What started as an interesting chocolate cake/banana bread hybrid, turned into these fun Bewitched Cake Bites. Even as I sit here writing this, I think we gave up too easy on the first project. I have a feeling we will be trying that again, but in the meantime enjoy these simple and fun Halloween treats that are great when you need to serve a "bite" of something sweet and don't have time for cupcakes or a cake.
How to Make Bewitched Cake Bites
You will need:
- Chocolate Cake batter (boxed or homemade)
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- Small Round Cookie Cutter
- The Best Buttercream Frosting
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We used a Chocolate cake mix for our Bewitched Cake Bites. We made up the batter according to the directions on the box. We lined a cookie sheet with parchment paper and poured the cake batter into the cookie sheet. Tap the cookie sheet on the counter a couple of times to get the cake batter to level out in the pan. Bake the cake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Allow the cake to cool and use the parchment paper to remove the cake from the cookie sheet.
We used this 2 1/2″ round biscuit cutter to make our cake bites. You could easily use a regular cookie cutter or a water glass.
One note about the cake bites. If you are going to make these ahead of a party, store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Unlike a cupcake that is protected by a cupcake liner, the sides of the cake bite are exposed and will dry out if left out too long. We frosted our Bewitched Cake Bites the day before our get-together and stored them in a plastic container overnight. They were fine.
Make a batch of our Best Buttercream Frosting. It is super easy to make and so very delicious. You can find the recipe and detailed instructions here.
Recently we've been using this Wilton Color Right Food Coloring and it is great. For the purple frosting we used 4 drops of pink and 2 drops of blue. For the bright green frosting we used 2 drops of Yellow and 2 drops of Blue.
We used a Wilton 2D Decorating tip to add a swirl of fun Halloween-y Purple and Green Best Buttercream Frosting to each of the Bewitched Cake Bites. Finally, topped the frosting off with a flourish of our homemade purple, green and black DIY Sprinkles.
Our Bewitched Cake Bites are so cute and fun and super delicious. They are perfect addition to a Halloween party dessert table or as witchy-themed snack at a kid's Halloween school party.
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Mrs. Frank C. Emley obit
From the Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ 25 Oct 1906:
Mrs. Frank C. Emley
Mrs. Ada Emley, wife of Frank C. Emley and daughter of Mrs. Augustus Combs and the late William Trauger, died yesterday, after an illness of four months.She was 20 years old.Mrs. Emley contracted pneumonia, following the birth of her son last July, which finally resulted in tuberculosis, the cause of death.
Mrs. Emley had been married but a year and seven months.She was an active member of the First Baptist Church.
The funeral will take place Saturday morning from the home of her father-in-law, Augustus Combs, 102 Ewing street, at 2 o'clockServices will be held at the First Baptist Church by the Rev. Charles J. Keevil, D. D., at 2:30.The interment will take place in Riverview cemetery, under the direction of Poulson & Coleman.
Mrs. Emley was the granddaughter of Samuel Crossley, of South Broad street.