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Competition, bargaining power and pricing in two-sided markets
We develop a model of two-sided markets that illustrates the role of bargaining power between the two sides of the market. We are interested in the profit maximizing usage fees set by identical duopolistic platforms which engage in homogeneous, Bertrand-type competition. We find that for a sufficiently low marginal cost duopolistic two-sided competition reduces to a grab-the-dollar game with two asymmetric (pure) Nash equilibria. These equilibria are characterized by highly skewed prices, in which the side with all the bargaining power pays a minimum price. The other side of the market is used for cross-subsidization and is charged a high price. Compared to the monopoly outcome, competition lowers the total price charged to both sides, although the seller's equilibrium price may exceed the monopoly price. Both platforms enjoy excess profits.Key Words: platform competition, bargaining power, asymmetric equilibria, skewed pricing
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text: Galatians 4:28-31 King James Version (KJV) 28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. 29 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. 30 Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman. 31 So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free. Galatians 4:28-31 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 28 Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. 29 But just as then the child born according to the flesh persecuted the one born according to the Spirit, so also now. 30 But what does the Scripture say? Drive out the slave and her son, for the son of the slave will never be a coheir with the son of the free woman 31 Therefore, brothers, we are not children of the slave but of the free woman. Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville Tennessee. All rights reserved. These are my thoughts, please share yours. 28 We have promises as Isaac did. We are promised blessings from following after Christ, all in time we will receive. Abraham had more than several sons but, Isaac was the one of whom God had promised. All Abraham's children could have been blessed if the followed God but, it is by Isaac Christ who blesses the entire world came. 29 Just as they are battles over the Promised Land today, there are battles with the flesh and the Spirit. We as believers are fighting a war between our flesh and the Spirit, we have god to aid us and carry us thru this battle. 30 We should look at scripture to make certain of the truth behind teaching we hear. Ishmael was not to receive what God had promised. We are to be under the flesh but under grace and promise. We as believers are made coheirs thru Christ and our service to Him as Lord. 31 We are children not bound by the law but, free thru His grace to serve the Lord in ways we can only do by His power in us.

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The search company Google doesn't offer just simple search page anymore. These days their own operating system Chrome has gained great popularity, largely due to the OS finding its way to cheap laptops and lately also desktops. One new notebook running on Google Chrome is Acer Chromebook 11 CB3-111-C670, which we're taking under examination below.
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What's it made of?
Chromebooks are known for their budget price, which is a logical follow-up from budget components. This Acer features a low-end dual-core Intel Celeron N2830 clocking at 2.16GHz as its processor. Compared to faster Core i5 and i7 processors the Celeron does a bad job, but for lightweight use the performance of this Celeron processor is adequate.
The RAM amount is however barely enough. There is 2GB system memory installed which is arguably enough for lightweight use, but if you'd like to do multitasking, or have many tabs open on browser at a time, such RAM amount can become an obstacle. For the price though (around 200 bucks) I can complain only so much.
Acer Chromebook 11 CB3-111-C670's internal storage consists of a solid-state drive. The space itself is small, just 16GB, but you'll get 100GB more free storage from Google Cloud for two years. In addition, the solid-state drive might be small in size, but it surely is darn fast. If you're used to older Windows laptops you'll probably be amazed how quickly the system boots and operates (within limits, of course, as discussed above).
Display and Graphics
A true Chromebook, the Acer has small 11.6″ non-touch screen. The resolution is 1366×768. That configuration won't give you lots of screen estate to work with, but will in turn lead to small weight (2.4 lbs) and long battery life (around 8 hours).
Graphics performance wasn't ever a strong side for Chromebooks. They feature processor integrated graphics chips, like Intel HD Graphics in this particular model. It's powerful enough for simple tasks you might do on a Chromebook, but devout gaming is out of question for that graphics chip – especially when you consider Chromebooks' poor overall support for games.
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Acer Chromebook 11 CB3-111-C670 has just one USB 2.0 port and one USB 3.0 port. That's not too many to play with if you want to use peripherals with the laptop. One solution would be to use an inexpensive USB hub. You connect that to a free USB port on the Chromebook, and on the other side of the hub there are free USB ports waiting to serve your peripheral needs.
HDMI output (but no VGA) is present, so you can use the Chromebook through a display that has HDMI input – like HDTV.
This Acer doesn't come with RJ45 port, so you must use the dual-band WiFi to connect Internet. Bluetooth 4.0 should also work right out of the box.
Anything else to consider?
As it is, Acer Chromebook 11 CB3-111-C670 doesn't feature DVD player. It would've been too much for such slim and lightweight laptop. In addition, Chromebooks don't have the best support for optical drives – you can't, for example, burn DVDs and CDs even if you tried that with an external optical drive. What you can do, however, is to use the built-in media card reader and transfer your data to the Chromebook through that.
There is a HD webcam installed so you can have video meetings almost Windows-style. The difference is that Skype isn't supported on Chromebooks, instead you'd have to use Google Hangouts.
As noted above, Acer Chromebook 11 CB3-111-C670 makes a great companion for a traveler. It weighs mere 2.4 pounds, is around 0.7 inches thick and has battery life of up to 8.5 hours. The small size also has effect on the keyboard, there is no ten-key numeric pad on the right.
Final thoughts
Acer Chromebook 11 CB3-111-C670 is something a person with limited budget and lightweight computer needs might want to consider. It's a replacement for more expensive and bulkier Windows laptops, and if you don't tend to do heavy stuff (like gaming, Photoshopping, video editing) the performance of such a Chromebook is definitely adequate. Especially a student might find a lot of joy in it: The battery lasts a full day, the notebook weighs next to nothing and you can use Google's online tools as good replacement for the traditional MS Office.
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WARSAW, June 6 (Reuters) - Poland's Gaz-System said on Tuesday that the total CAPEX related to the construction of new gas pipeline to Denmark, known as the Baltic Pipe, is estimated at 1.6 billion-2.1 billion euros ($2.36 billion).
The Baltic Pipe is the most important part of Poland's plan to link its gas infrastructure with the Norwegian one and to import up to 10 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas from the Norwegian shelf to cut reliance on supplies from Russia.
The CAPEX to be covered just by Gaz-System is estimated at between 841 million euros and 1.1 billion euros, the operator said in documents related to the so-called open season procedure announced on Tuesday.
The procedure is a market survey that will help confirm the extent of gas demand and the required capacity for the Baltic Pipe.
$1 = 0.8888 euros Reporting by Agnieszka Barteczko; Editing by Lidia Kelly


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Didn't this already happen? Wasn't it called Dodgeball? Apparently not. Andrew Disney's new comedy concerns a group of young men on the cusp of adulthood who reform their old rag-tag Intramural football team for one last tournament.
The film stars Jake Lacy (Erin's squeeze is the final season of The Office) and is down for a Tribeca premier in a couple of weeks. A trailer just dropped, check it out below:
The producers seem to be rehashing a lot of sports movie gags in an awfully self concious way (The cranky coach in the wheelchair? The unlikely commentator routine? Really???) but there's enough decent lines, in the trailer at least, to suggest it might prove somewhat distracting. The spooky eye-patch bit is a definite lol.
Anyway, Intramural plays the Tribeca festival on the 19th of April and we may get to see it some time after that.
What's your favorite sports comedy? Let us know below.


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Have you noticed that turkey hunters are very superstitious? I am, at least. Every spring, I wear various camo hats until I kill a bird. That cap then becomes my lucky hat for the spring. Switching to another hat can be disastrous. Read
Brian Lovett's Turkey and Turkey Hunting Blog
And Then It Was Summer
No regrets, of course. It was a weird spring but a great season. I got to hunt some tremendous places with friends old and new, taking several dandy longbeards along the way. Read
Me and U(rushiol)
My Spring 2011 case of poison ivy was world-class. It started on my left wrist, spread up my left arm, and then found its way to my right arm and both thighs. At one point, it looked like I had severe burns on my left arm. Read
The Pruner
After my second series of yelps, a gobbler answered from the wooded flat above us. His next gobble was 50 yards closer. He was coming. I told Riley we were about to have some action and then readied my gun. Read
D3 Version 2.0, Take 4
As the eastern sky brightened, I saw several dark turkey-like forms in the trees 50 yards away. I was in the right spot. After 20 more minutes, an ear-splitting gobble confirmed that. D3 was roosted just past his hens, probably 70 steps away. Read
D3 Version 2.0
No matter. D3 flew down — you guessed it — gathered his hens and walked off the property. However, this time, I saw the route he took. Read


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A royal motorcycle tour that will take you to the most beautiful jewels of Rajasthan. From the luxurious palaces demonstrating the splendor of the ancient Maharajahs to the arid and desolate beauty of the Great Indian Desert, this princely ride will really blow you away!
Ride Info
- TOTAL Kms – 2622 kms
- Riding hrs – min.3 – 8 hrs
- Riding level – easy
- Culture – Hinduism, Jainism , Muslim culture.
Tour Highlights
- 7 fort visit with introduction of history
- Cultural Program
- Taj Mahal visit
- Stay in Mandawa , a trading outpost for the ancient caravan routes for china & know for its fort & havelis.
- Explore the rajputan culture & history.
- Ranthambore national park safari
Day 1: Delhi
Day 2: Delhi - Agra - Bharatpur ( 260 km )
Day 3: Bharatpur - Ranthambore ( 240 km )
Day 4: Ranthambore
Day 5: Ranthambore - Bundi ( 126 km )
Day 6: Bundi - Bijaipur ( 300 km )
Day 7: Bijaipur - Chittogarh - Udaipur ( 346 km )
Day 8: Udaipur
Day 9: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur ( 270 km )
Day 10: Jodhpur
Day 11: Jodhpur - Bikaner ( 251 km )
Day 12: Bikaner - Mandawa ( 194 km )
Day 13: Mandawa - Jaipur ( 175 km )
Day 14: Jaipur (100 km)
Day 15: Jaipur - New Delhi ( 260 km )
DAY 16: Delhi - Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1st: Delhi
In morning we come to pick you up at the New Delhi Airport or any pick-up point. Our representatives are there to provide you all the services and soon you'll be introduced to the motorbikes and all the details about the tour. In order to get familiarized with the motorcycle, we'll take you for a test ride for 15 to 20 km around Delhi. Then we will explain you the basic maintenance of the motorcycle and all necessary documents that you will carry with you along the trip
Day 2th: Delhi - Agra - Bharatpur
Early morning, let's start riding towards Agra and the legendary Taj Mahal dedicated to eternal love of an Emperor for his favorite Queen! After the visit, we ride towards Bharatpur. Once considered impregnable and old capital of the Jat Kingdom, Bharatpur has many touristic attractions, including its majestic palace and old fort.
Day 3rd: Bharatpur - Ranthambore
We take the road in direction of Ranthambore, home to the famous Royal Bengal Tiger. Being considered as one of the famous and former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, today the Ranthambore National Park terrain is major wildlife tourist attraction spot. Its wildlife sanctuary is known for its tigers and is one of the best places in India to see these animals in their natural jungle habitat.
Day 4th: Ranthambore
Visit of Ranthambore National Park, one of the biggest and most renowned national park in Northern India. The tiger is not the only attraction at Ranthambhor. A variety of birds including owlets, the ubiquitous langur (monkey), leopard, caracal, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, marsh crocodiles, wild boar, bears and various species of deer are the other attractions. The dominating architecture of Ranthambore Fort (built in the 10th century) adds also to its landscape.
Day 5th: Ranthambore - Bundi
We start the day with a wildlife safari into the national park about 2-3 hours and soon after the visit hop on our bikes to reach the picturesque little town of Bundi with its colorful bazaars. You will note its particular architectural ornate forts and palaces. Bundi is also famous for its lake, the Nawal Sagar, and its unique kund, the Dabhai Kund, which well worth a visit for the spectacular carvings on the numerous steps leading down to the water level.
Day 6th: Bundi - Bijaipur
Head to Bijaipur where you can observe a typical Indian village lifestyle. The rest of the day is at leisure to visit the Bijaipur Castle or walk through the lanes and alleys which can be quite an experience. An optional ride in the surroundings through small village roads will also be organized.
Day 7th: Bijaipur - Chittogarh - Udaipur
We move towards Udaipur. On the road we'll make a stop to Chittogarh to discover its spectacular fort built in the 7th century AD and citadel of many great Indian warriors. We follow our route in direction of the "White City" of Rajasthan.
Day 8th: Udaipur
On that day we'll proceed for the sightseeing of the town. Called the "Venice of the East", Udaipur is a very popular tourist destination. Apart from its history, culture, and scenic locations, it is also known for its Rajput-era palaces. The Lake Palace, for instance, covers an entire island in the Pichola Lake. Also nicknamed the "Lake City", Udaipur lakes are considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the town. We'll be spending the day sightseeing in the old city, visiting the colorful bazaars, palaces and temples.
Day 9th: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur
We are off for our next destination. En route we'll stop to Ranakpur. Widely known for its marble Jain temple, Ranakpur is said to be the most spectacular of the Jain temples in India. After the visit, we'll reach the "Blue City" of Rajasthan.
Day 10th: Jodhpur
On the programme, free sightseeing in the royal city founded in 1459. The mighty Meherangarh Fort, with imposing city walls, the bazaars of the old city, the beautiful historic buildings and scenic landscapes of the city are worth a visit.
Day 11th: Jodhpur - Bikaner
Today is our first day on the desert highway, with pure motorbike adventure on the road to Bikaner, an imposing walled city of palaces and colorful bazaars.
Day 12th: Bikaner - Mandawa
Early morning, Go-Pro Cameras on helmets, riding gears, Royal Enfield Bikes, let's start riding towards Mandawa. Referred as the "open air art gallery" of Rajasthan, the entire Shekhawati region is dotted with fascinating mansions (havelis) embellished with frescoes & colourful painted walls. Rest of the day at leisure to have a glimpse of its sumptuous havelis and fort.
Day 13th - 14th : Mandawa - Jaipur
Our trip continues towards the state capital of Rajasthan. Known as the "Pink City", Jaipur is the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan and was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, after whom the city is named. The city today has a population of 3.1 million. Jaipur is a major tourist destination in India and was ranked the 7th best place to visit in Asia. The day is yours for sightseeing into the Pink City. Lush palaces, gardens, temples, forts, arts and crafts, traditional shops, Jaipur has a lot to offer in that field.
Day 15th: Jaipur - New Delhi (261 km approx.)
Back to the Capital where our riding days come to the end, full of good memories and fascinating experiences. Here it's a time to do some shopping for the family and friends, collect all the tour pictures during our farewell party with Hardev Motors Team! We hope that you spent an enjoyable trip with us.
Day 16th: Delhi (Departure)
Dates & Services
Departure Date:
Batch No. 1: 30th Dec to 14th Jan
Contact us for tour cost
- Motorbike (500cc UCE)15 Days with fuel for whole trip.
- Backup vehicle to carry luggage, spare parts and mechanic for the entire trip as per the itinerary.
- Road captain with Motorbike
- Mechanic. with all Spare parts and tool kit
- Accommodation for 15 Nights (Twin sharing)
- Food MAP basis 16 days (Breakfast , Dinner )
- Juices and Mineral water will be provided.
- Helper / Back-up- Rider
- Medical kit (inc. Oxy. cylinder)
- Farewell party on a last day of ride.
- T-shirts
- Photos and video of the whole trip.
- Cultural program
- Inner line permits and monuments entrance fee
- Pick up & Dropping at Delhi (airport ) by AC Car.
- Lunch on all days
- International /Domestic flights
- India Visa
- Motorbike damage will be covered from your Refundable security amount
- Medical insurance/Travel insurance coverage
- Trip extension in case of road blockage /Natural crisis.
- Riding Gears.
- Personal insurance and evacuation charges
- All expenses of personal nature such as Alcohol, laundry etc.
- Insurance against or for accidents / loss of life, loss of goods etc.
- Third party insurance.
- Tips to guides, drivers etc.
- Any item not included in the above "cost Includes".
Terms and conditions
1. Online Booking
A deposit of 30% of the total estimated bill is requiredto hold the booking on a confirm basis at least 90 days before the tour starts.
2. Security deposit
Required deposit: Rs. 10000/- per bike & one original ID proof. Refundable if there is no damage on the bike.
3. Cancellation and refunds
40% of the total estimated bill is refundable until 30 days before the tour starts. Above the stipulated time, 20% will be reimbursed.
4. Responsibility of the applicant
-The company is not responsible in case of physical or fatal injuries.
-The company is not responsible for the bikes damages. If the body, clutch plates or riding gears are damaged because of rough riding the applicant will be charged.
5. Trip extension
If unforeseen circumstances necessitate a trip extension or if the participants decide to extend the motorbike tour, additional costs will be charged to them.
6. Unexpected disruptions
Hardev Motors organizes guided motorcycle tours in some of the wildest areas on earth, accordingly the weather and environment can be unstable especially in the Himalayas.
Company is not responsible for changes in the itinerary or program that are a result of roadblocks, landslides, monsoon, heavy rain or snow fall and any natural crisis.
7. Rights
HM Holds the rights to refuse/ remove you while on a tour In case of not follow the rules of ride /command of team leader/Unacceptable behavior with other group members etc. No amount is refundable in that situation.
8. Conditions to participate in our rides
To participate as a rider an individual has to be equal or above the age of 18 years at the time of the tour and be in possession of a valid motorcycle driving license and international driving license (for foreigners), be in good health condition and have at least 2 or 3 years experience in riding a motorcycle.
As a pillion, an individual has to be equal or above the age of 12 years at the time of the tour, in good health condition and with at least some motorcycle co-riding experience.
9.Number of participants
A minimum of 6 riders is required to start a tour.
Bank details
(Bank of India) Manali Distt. Kullu (H.P) INDIA.
Swift Code (BKIDINBBCHD)


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Researcher: Roy Maxion
Research Area: Security of Cyber-Physical Systems
Scope: We will use collected data to derive a model for the magnitude of the effects of multiple diverse factors on anomaly-detector accuracy, thereby determining which factors have the most influence, either contributing to or detracting from detector accuracy. The model will be validated using additional data, not collected for estimating the model. The validated model will serve as a trustworthy predictor of detection accuracy, showing which factors most affect detector performance.
Outcomes: A validated model for predicting detector error rates. A method for constructing such a model for detectors in general domains.


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What types of stretches or tips can you share for getting into the lotus position? One of my friends said to practice lotus by doing lotus...but I can't even get there! After full lotus...bound lotus is on the list : ) Thank you...and Namaste
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The lotus pose in yoga demands hip, knee and even ankle flexibility. To gain that flexibility begin with simple hip stretch. Lie on your back with your knees bend, feet flat on the floor. Place your right ankle on top of your left thigh, just above your left knee. Now raise your left leg off the floor so you get a gentle stretch in the right hip flexor. Clasp your hands around your left shin to help lift the leg. Repeat on the right side. Remember not to over-stretch or go to pain. Although you are striving for "bound lotus" pose, even the most modified lotus pose (such as a simple cross legged position) is acceptable for your practice; after all, it's your practice and yoga is not a competition. Namaste and be well.
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Green Lotus, Thank you for the great advice and encouraging words! Bound lotus...well, a gal can dream : ) I really love how yoga can take my mind, spirit, and body out of their normal realm of function.
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Last week I wrote that the acknowledged "sweet spot" for the price of excellent and interesting wines is $15-$25. And I pointed out that we have 40 wines in our "$12 and Under" section. Then I went on to say that I've been introducing too many new wines and that my weekly Features would now be reviews of old favorites. Uh...that was then; this is now. Last week, one of my astute wine vendors brought me a new line of very nice Chilean wines that I can sell you for $9.75, and then I recalled an Argentine Malbec I wanted to show you (and sell at $10.95), and then there are a couple of really astounding new ones that fit into the premium sweet spot for price...and before you know it we've got another Features lineup of great new wines. I hope you'll be able to come by this weekend and allow me to introduce you.
Good Quality/Great Price from Chile
Chile's wine industry seems to be trying to tread some kind of balance between the production of cheap jug wines and a calling to make some of the best wines in the world. I've found the most successful companies have vast holdings that allow them to source grapes from various terroirs, as well as elaborate production facilities where they can produce lots of very drinkable wine for the lower end of the market, while reserving special handling for their iconic wines. I've just been introduced to Viña Luis Felipe Edwards, established in 1976 in Chile's Colchagua Valley. This is a family operation, but a very large one, with vineyards spread over nearly 800 hectares (2,000 acres) at various elevations and microclimates throughout the Valle Central. At the top end of production is a wine like the 2008 Doña Bernarda, a tribute to the wife of the original founder. It received 91 Points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate...but with an average price online of $36/bottle.
What we're introducing this week is Luis Felipe Edwards'Santa Luz "Alba" line of wines that we'll be selling at an everyday price of $9.75/bottle. I tasted these new wines last week. They are very well made, with good varietal flavor and a well-balanced, clean finish. I was also struck by their moderate alcohol levels - from 12% in the Sauvignon Blanc to 13% in the Cab. To make wines with great flavor, without pushing the alcohol through the roof...that's what I call everyday pleasure.
Santa Luz Alba Sauvignon Blanc (Colchagua Valley, Chile) - $9.75
This is one of those "nose to tail" wines that starts with good fruit aromas and finishes with palate-cleansing acidity.
Santa Luz Alba Chardonnay (Colchagua Valley, Chile) - $9.75
Southern Hemisphere Chard in the "tropical fruit" style. Pair it with summer food or sip it in your favorite treehouse.
Alba Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley, Chile) - $9.75 Surprisingly light in body and color and not over-oaked, this is a Cab that goes down very easily.
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Santa Julia+ Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina) - Everyday Price $10.95
We already carry several wines from the Santa Julia project of Familia Zuccardi, Argentina's largest family-owned winery. To the very popular sustainably grown Torrontes and the organic Cab we now add their Malbec. This is a great companion to steaks and burgers from the summer grill.
Great Newbies I couldn't resist
Chemistry (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Regular Price $19.20, Feature Price $16.32
Even though I keep complaining that I just don't have space for any more new wines, this last white introduction is one that made me say, "Oh, heck; I'll just have to make room on the shelf." In fact, the only thing I wrote on the tasting sheet was "Yumm-o!"
The wine is called "Chemistry," as in "a strong mutual attraction between people." It's made by Chehalem Winery in Newberg, Oregon, the people who bring us the INOX Unoaked Chardonnay and the sneaky little screwcap bottles of luscious 3 Vineyard Pinot Noir. The Chemistry White Wine is a blend of (take a deep breath) 53% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Gris, 16% Pinot Blanc, 6% Riesling and 5% Gewurtztraminer. It's made 61% in stainless steel and 39% in French oak. They've even added reserved cuvees from 1999, 2007 and 2009 "to add depth and a velvety mouthfeel." They suggest pairing this wine with "lemon-roasted chicken or creamy risotto." I'm going to ask Chef Yvonne..."Please?!" I'll bring the wine.
Jim Barry "The Lodge Hill" Shiraz 2009 (Clare Valley, Australia) Regular Price $21.95, Feature Price $18.66
It's been some time since we carried a new vintage of "The Lodge Hill" Shiraz, so wine temptress Sarah Stewart of Tryon Distributing just had to bring me a sample of this 2009...even though I've got no room on the Australia shelf. The information sheet Sarah brought told me that "Vintage 2009 was one of the finest, most rewarding and classic in recent memory." It also described the Clare Valley "with its beautiful rolling hills, ideal winter rainfall, Mediterranean climate, soil variation and vineyard orientation" as having "a unique history and winemaking heritage."
On the tech side, this is 100% estate-grown Shiraz, aged for 15 months in 20% American and 80% French oak." I wrote in the margin, "beautiful garnet color; light, clear body" and finished with one word... "Lovely!" Come in and see if you don't agree.


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Enjoyable weekend (hike, kayak)
Monday, July 28, 2014
My friend Charly visited from California for a long weekend visit; she arrived on Thursday and left on Monday. She likes healthy eating and exercise, so it was easy to stay on track during her visit.
On Saturday we hiked Wychus Preserve. It was a hot and long canyon hike, more difficult than necessary because we got ¾ of the way around the loop, and then Charly wanted to go back the way we came instead of completing the loop. Her shoes were not adequate for the trail conditions (she wore hiking sandals instead of boots). But I enjoyed the hike, and we both got a workout!
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On Sunday I went kayaking with friends at Lava Lake. Very nice day! I did not take my camera because it is not waterproof. We saw two beautiful bald eagles in tall trees along the lake, and watched one catch a fish and fly back to the nest. An osprey tried to steal the eagle's fish in midair! (the eagle is almost twice the size of the osprey) I did eat too much at my friend's campground at the lake; we did not get lunch until around 4 p.m. when all 6 of our group was off the lake.
Charly took me out to dinner at a very nice Thai restaurant. I had a healthy stir fried chicken and vegetable dish. The restaurant served the main course with a ginger rice that was delightful; I will try grating some ginger root into the pan the next time I make rice.
It was really fun having a visitor. But I am enjoying having my home to myself!
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I will try the ginger, too. We have very few restaurants here that have fresh foods. We have some but you need to really do research first.
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What a gorgeous place! I don't understand though how one would want to go back when 3/4 of the loop is already done? There is something I don't understand!
As for hiking with hiking sandals, I would be way too afraid of snakes to do that (even though we don't have many here, there are some).
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How fun ! Being with a friend, being outside & getting exercise & fresh air. Sounds like a wonderful time to me !
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When MagicDiligence first launched over 9 years ago, the initial goal was simple: Take Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screens and do some more in-depth research on the stocks it uncovered, finding the truly great companies in the lists and weeding out the fad stocks, companies with one-time non-recurring revenue events, firms with shaky balance sheets, etc.
Boiled down to the essence, what we were looking for were Magic Formula companies with durable competitive advantages.
Another term for this, used by investing great Warren Buffett, is an economic moat. I actually prefer this term. It is a great way to visualize the concept. Think of each company's business as a castle, one besieged at all times and on all sides by the "armies" of competitors vying for a piece of its profits. If a company does not possess an economic moat, it is very easy for those armies to reach and - eventually - break down the walls of the business castle, eroding profits and sales as they do. A wide economic moat protects the business castle for the long term, allowing it to grow ever stronger over time.
The format of MagicDiligence has changed over the years. We now no longer do stock recommendations. And we've branched out some into alternative non-value screening strategies, such as the Quality Growth Spell.
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The "BMD" is designed to quickly help you find what we feel are great business models from the lists of quantitatively driven stock screens.
To keep it really simple, we notate our BMDs using the universal "stoplight" iconography:
- RED. We consider a RED company's business model to be unattractive. These companies usually do not possess any long-term economic moat, and have unpredictable and/or declining revenues.
- YELLOW. We consider a YELLOW company's business model to be modestly attractive. These companies clearly have some characteristics of long-term economic moats, and they often have reliably recurring and/or growing revenue streams.
- GREEN. The GREEN rating is our rarest, and indicates that we believe the business to have a very strong long-term economic moat, along with predictable recurring and/or growing revenue streams.
Logged-in members will see the red/yellow/green pips everywhere on the site. They will show up as a sortable column in all of the Spell lists, allowing you to find the yellow and green stocks quickly. They show up as a column in the output lists of all of our Tools. And the individual stock pages contain the full rationale behind our rating for that company. Which brings us to...
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All companies with BMD will have the full rationale behind the rating on their individual stock page (here is Apple's).
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- Does the company have durable competitive advantages (i.e., an economic moat)?
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Recurring and/or rising revenues is pretty straightforward. Some examples of reliably recurring revenues include: automatically renewing subscriptions, rapidly consumed products (think foods, drinks, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc), essential ongoing services, and so forth. We LOVE recurring revenue, it makes cash flows much more predictable. We'll also give a boost for rising revenues, even if they are not strictly recurring.
What about the economic moat? I believe Pat Dorsey's book The Five Rules for Essential Stock Investing and his simplified follow-up The Little Book that Builds Wealth are the two best books ever written on long-term economic moats. In it, he identifies what we'll break down as 6 distinct ways a company can build a long-term economic moat:
- NETWORK EFFECT. A company has built an extremely hard-to-replicate network of buyers and sellers. Sellers go there because that's where the most buyers are. Buyers can be there for a variety of reasons. Great examples are eBay, Facebook, or even credit card networks like Visa.
- CONSUMER BRAND. A great consumer brand allows its owner to charge more than competitors, builds brand loyalty for repeat purchases, and makes it the "de-facto" choice for new shoppers. Great examples are Apple, Coca-Cola, and Nike.
- ECONOMIES OF SCALE. In low margin industries, scale is the only way to survive. Once tremendous scale is built in a low margin market, it is very unattractive for new competitors to try to enter. Examples here include UPS, Walmart, and Exxon.
- HIGH SWITCHING COSTS. In some industries, it is extremely painful for customers to switch from a particular vendor. For example, in business critical software, the disruption and re-training costs for switching to a new vendor can be considerable. A classic case here is Microsoft. Banks are another example.
- REGULATORY BARRIERS. Occasionally, you can find a business that requires strict government approval that is time consuming and difficult to win (and, sometimes, artificially limited). This creates very high barriers to entry for prospective new competitors. A good example of this are the FDA approval and patent barriers in pharmaceuticals.
- UNIQUE ASSETS / LOCATION. Unique assets are when a company has control over a key asset of which there is a limited quantity and no alternatives are available. A good example of this is Waste Management, which owns a large network of landfills of which no more (or few more) will ever get built.
We look at each company's business for these factors and determine if, and to what extent, it has one of these benefits, laying out our thoughts to you.
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We are rolling out BMD with 25 of the larger, more well-known companies appearing in one of our 4 "Spells". We plan to roll several new BMDs out every week, starting first with the companies in our Spells and then expanding gradually from there.
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El Gallo Quiquiriquí
The fairy tale of Quiquiriquí is a very popular tale from the Caribbean in which tell the story of a farm run by a kind farmer named Bonachon who treats his animals with kindness and respect and gives them the freedom to do whatever they please. The animals are the center of the fairytale with speaking abilities, conflicts, and resolutions. Mr. Bonachon gathered his animals and told them he has to sell the farm to Don Cascarrabias, a mean spirited farmer who as soon as he arrived at the farm he treats the animals badly and hires a rooster named Quiquiriquí, who is the protagonist of the story and becomes a mean foreman. The gender roles are very typical, all animal male characters are strong, mean, and in a predominant role and the female animal characters are weak, sexualized, and lazy. There isn't any information on the origin of the tale and the information found is only from early version of a tale that has been passed down from generations to generations. All the written versions can be found in many scholastic books and collections of Spanish books of children fairy tales. The version that I read for this assignment was released in 1986 by Cuentos infantiles publications; an online journal for books and children publications.
There is only one version of the tale; however, the character of Quiquiriquí has been used for other tales where the rooster is similar to in character but taking different roles in a complete different story. According to scholars of children fairytales most versions of the stories were written in Spanish. Moreover, the first story was original from Spain and it was brought to the Americas by the Spanish settlers. Since it is such short story it can only be found in book compilations and as part of other children tales.
El Gallo Quiquiriquí is hired to be a foreman of a farm and as soon as he arrives he treats all the animals with anger, disrespect, and fear. The main target of his abuse are the hens which are the female role in the stories. The rooster abuses, humiliates, and belittles almost every hen except the beautiful Beatriz who he is enchanted by and doesn't force her to do hard labor or face the same humiliation as her friends. In the story Hen Isabel uses her beauty to deceive the rooster to get him out the farm. Quiquiriquí is trying to force the hens to produce eggs or he would lose his job. Since he is so horrible towards the hens they are afraid of producing eggs.
Furthermore, before the new owner arrived the hens used to produce eggs by listening to their friend Filomena or play the harmonica but since the new owner arrived he banned Filomena from the farm and no music or happiness was allowed. At the end, the rooster stole eggs from the duck pond but Hen Isabel sees him and switched them to dove eggs. When Don Cascarrabias see the small eggs he fires Quiquiriquí and allows Filomena to come back and play the harmonica again and the happy hens start making eggs again with the promise from their new owner that they will have similar freedoms as the one before Quiquiriquí was there.
The male Architype is the strong, angry, sexual, Don Juan, who is dominant and mistreats the women he doesn't have any interest in, but will overlook mistakes and give preferences to the good looking and sexy one. There are two type of female architypes, the four hens who became afraid and were abused followed the role of the weak female who is abused but is gentle, passive, and knows how to follow directions. The beautiful hen Isabel plays the role of the sexualized female who just smiles, follows directions, and uses her beauty to deceive the male and to get what she wants.
The story is supposed to entertain children but it has help to shape the stereotype of abusive males who are always in charge and the role of females when in the presence of a male. Regardless of how subliminal the message can be; it is clear that it has a patriarchal male chauvinist tone where females are subject to abuse just for not been pretty enough. Fairy tales have the commonality of perpetrating all stereotypical gender roles and using male dominant perception to perpetrate all stories. It is a fascinating concept that should be research and maybe further educate future generation to break free from the perception of expected roles of males and female's characters in all future children fairy tales' stories.
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Bonachon, Original Farm Owner
Enriqueta, Hen/Chicken
Filomena, Hen/Chicken
la vieja tía Copete, Hen/Chicken
Beatriz, Hen/Chicken
Bonifacia, Hen/Chicken
El Buho Oliverio Farm Adviser
El Viejo Gorrión The friendly Dove
Don Cascarrabias New Farm Owner
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This product works great for my sister's hair. Buy not so great for mine. As far as I'm concerned I think it is affordable. The scent is a little too parfumy and can be more natural-scented and earthy. Works great compared to most but it has silicones and I feel as if it sticks to my hair shaft for a long period of time as buildup. Usually one application lasts for about a day or two.
This product is okay, I have to wash my hair everyday using this product because my hair looks greasy if I don't. It smells wonderful though. I have brown straight hair so since my hair is so dark that might be the issue. It is also pretty pricey I paid $28 a piece for shampoo and conditioner. When I run out I don't think I'll buy it again.
I absolutely love Paul Mitchell's products! I haven't disliked any one that I have tried! This man is a genius and has an amazing line of hair products. I have very long hair that tends to get a little dry and this makes it so soft and silky to where I'm constantly getting compliments. I would definitely recommend this to a friend!
With conditioner, itd usually takes me more than a hand full to make my hair not be rough especially when it's comes to curly hair, but with this conditioner it's only like a small potion on the palm of your hand and rub it in your hair, it's actually made my hair soft and easy to brush my hair with no tangled involved.
This conditioner was by far one of the best conditioners I have ever used. It has an alright smell, not perfumish. It makes your hair very soft and manageable. The only downfall for me is the tint of this conditioner is yellow and my hair is very light blonde and over time it can tint my hair golden.
This stuff is amazing. This is like my windex from my big fat Greek wedding. I use it for everything it's got aloe in it so I use it on my hair as a leave in conditioner, and on my skin when I'm sunburnt. It's amazing. It's blue which is weird at first but it's literally magic.
This leave-in conditioner is amazing! I have curly, wiry hair that grows up and out rather than down. This is the conditioner I use when I want it to "be smaller" with defined, much tighter curls. It also gets that definition without leaving your hair feeling caked in product.
I love this product it makes my hair feel so good after I wash it. I purchased it from ulta. It's not that expensive. I also love the fact that you can use it as shaving lotion too. This product definitely does what it says. I would buy it over and over and over...lol
I don't think you will find a better everyday conditioner then Paul Mitchell's The Conditioner. I love how when I use it my hair never feels weighed down by the moisturizers. The formula is amazing. My hair is damaged and it works great to help it not appear as such.
I just started using this product but was wondering if this is truly a good product and is it recommended by anyone?
Where's the cheapest place folks have found to buy this? It's the best product for my hair, but it's not inexpensive!
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RUSH LIMBAUGH: Here we have the [San Bernardino] terrorist's cell phone and law enforcement wants in it. And find out what else might be planned, who else might be involved and it's very tough to stand up for citizen's privacy rights when the FBI and the White House, "Hey it's just that one phone! Don't panic here! All we want is that one phone!" But that's not all they want.
Some in the media are attacking Apple for not cooperating.
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BO DIETL: But let's face one thing, this is national security. This is not the first time this is going to come up. We're not talking about having everyone have the capability – me as a private investigator, I shouldn't have the capability where I can breach into people's phones. – but this is national security.
LT. COL. RALPH PETERS: Tim Cook is a complete phony. This is not about privacy rights of law abiding Americans. This is about Apple selling a lot of iPhones to really, really bad people. This is absolutely shameful. The federal government did everything right – got the court order. And Tim Cook is acting like Hillary Clinton – above the law, better than the rest of us.
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Limbaugh goes on to explain the FBI isn't after just one phone.
LIMBAUGH: The best way that I have found to explain to people what's going on here: instead of this being a cell phone in possession of a dead terrorist, or a dead terrorist's cell phone, think of it as a safe in the terrorist's house. And the government says, "No, no, no. We just want that one safe. We just want the government, we just want the safe company to crack that one safe. We want them to give us the combination to that one safe." And everyone says, "Well what's wrong with that!? The terrorists are dead. Who knows what's in that safe? Let's go in there and get it." But that's not what they're asking for. What the FBI is asking for is for the manufacturer – the safe company – to give them the combinations of every safe they have made and will make. That is essentially what the government – the FBI – is asking of Apple. Give us the key that will allow us to crack any phone. Now they aren't saying that but that's going to be the end result if the FBI wins this. This is the federal government making a move on a private corporation and this was a strategically planned – this was a specifically chosen event by the FBI. In fact I don't even think what's on this phone is the real target for the FBI and the government. I think it's just the way they're getting in.
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The website now includes lessons written in Bislama (language of Vanuatu)
Yes, olsem wanem? Fastaem mi hop se ol lesen ya bambae i givim yu kakae blong gudhat blong yu. Yu stap fren blong mi. Tankyu tumas from bambae yuyu ridim samting we mi raetim finis.Hemia toktok long Baebol. Nao ol lesen ya i longsaed blong tru God, nem blong hem Jisas Kraes.
Translation: Hello, how are you? May I say that I hope these lessons will give you food for your heart. You are my friend. Thank you very much because you will read what I have written. Here is Bible talk. The lessons are about the true God whose name is Jesus Christ.


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Happy New Year, garden friends. We've been at your service for four months now and have managed to publish some great flash fiction. The Flim-Flim Games continue to be popular. December's winner is "Fear" by Tim Wilkinson. Congratulations Tim!
We're going to make a change for the Flim-Flam Games going forward. Instead of just counting Likes, we're going to count all social media shares between Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. For a fuller explanation of how this works, see our Flim-Flam Games page.
Our upcoming themes for the Flim-Flam Games are:
- January: Legendary, mythological, or non-human creatures
- February: Flaming arrows
- March: Dragons, clovers, and/or ashes
Our target date for the Garden of Eden anthology is January 23rd. We're hard at work to meet this date. Meanwhile, we've started planning for the next anthology, so start getting your submissions in!
Look for other announcements coming soon. We've got new products in the works, including more calls for submissions and possibly more games. We'll also put out a call for an editor to join our team. Look for it by the end of the month.


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Taylor Swift and Zayn Shock With 'Fifty Shades Darker' Duet, 'I Don't Wanna Live Forever'
The '1989' singer-songwriter suddenly returns at the tail-end of 2016 with Zayn to supply a soundtrack song for 2017's 'Fifty Shades Darker'.
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The second trailer for the James Foley-directed 'Fifty Shades' installment arrived on December 7.
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Dakota Johnson revealed she took a flogger from the set of 'Fifty Shades of Grey.'
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The first reviews of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' are out and most are pretty mixed on the film and whether or not it delivers on the white-hot sexuality of the original novel. But here is one film that absolutely brings the raw animal magnetism: 'Fifty Shades of Buscemi,' a mashup that inserts the great star of 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'Fargo,' and so many more into new film opposite star Dakota Johnson.
It's about fifty percent of the women I know are overly excited for the new trailer of Fifty Shades of Grey. And now I know why!
'Fifty Shades of Grey' may still be a year away, but in celebration of the film hitting theatres in less than 365 days, a still featuring a meeting between main characters Ana and Christian Grey has been released.