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The Take-Over Market for Privately Held Companies: The US Experience
AbstractThe volume of acquisitions involving privately held firms has far surpassed that of publicly traded firms in recent years; yet this segment of the take-over market remains largely unexplored. In analysing the unique features of private target take-overs, we compare the mergers and acquisitions markets for unquoted and quoted firms on several dimensions including methods of payment, offer premiums and bidder wealth effects. Our results show that these mergers provide positive shareholder wealth benefits for bidders and relatively high premiums for privately held targets. Also, the market's reaction depends on whether it perceives the price paid for the target as too high or too low, a rational response given the sentiment at the time of the announcement. Copyright 2001 by Oxford University Press.
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That's because, among his car collection, he hasa 1959 Messerschmitt KR-200.
"It has real good gas economy, it gets 98 miles to the gallon," Hill said.
Now, it only has a 3-gallon tank, but at 98 mpg that's nearly 300 miles on three gallons of gas.
The car only has three wheels, two in the front, one in the rear.The steering wheel is an airplane steering yoke turned upside down.Thedash board is simple with onlytwo dials:one is a clock, the other aspeedometer.
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We like to pair our teams with liquor, so on behalf of fans of St. Louis, who tied the series up last night, we called up Joe Duepner, bar manager for Sanctuariaone of the citys best cocktail spots, conveniently located not even ten minutes from Busch Stadiumto recommend a Cards drink for us. He landed on a version of the Southern Gentleman. Heres his reasoning: Its red and white: the Cards colors. And the drink looks kind of like when somebody slides into home plate and theres that mess with the white chalk and the dirt. Its got all the fall ingredients in itand fall is when the Cardinals do their best stuff. Plus, the sweetness of the cinnamon, and the velvet of the cream, and the bite of the habanero and the Buffalo Trace bourbon will either accentuate your win or remove the sting of your loss. Works for us. Heres how you make it:
The Southern Gentleman
1.5 oz. Buffalo Trace bourbon
.5 oz. pear brandy
.5 oz. cinnamon syrup
.5 oz. cream
2 dashes vanilla tincture
2 dashes habanero shrub
Shake. Serve up with grated cinnamon and a slice of Red Delicious apple.
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Question: What does Edward Snowden (N.S.A.'s infamous document leaker) have in common with Aaron Alexis (who shot 12 people at the Washington Navy Yard last fall)?
Answer: Their employers' background check said it would be just fine to hire each.
In January, the U.S. Department of Justice accused the background checking firm of taking shortcuts in 40% of the checks it performed for the U.S. government. Criminal background checks are complicated by the lack of centralized records while credit history systems are plagued with inaccuracies. Indeed, according to the Federal Trade Commission, 21% of all credit reporting agency ("CRA") reports contain inaccuracies. Complicating these inherent difficulties, there are legal pitfalls to running one-size-fits-all background checks that further muddle the cost-benefit analysis of these checks. While the one-size-fits-all approach worked for the Greek mythological character Procrustes, it may not for employers' background check policies.
First, employers are exposed to liability under the Fair Credit Reporting Act if there are flaws in the authorization forms the employer and its CRA utilize. See Reardon v. Closetmaid Corp., 2011 WL 1628041 (W.D. Penn. Apr. 27, 2011) (certifying class action of employees and prospective employees presented with FCRA authorization forms that were not stand-alone documents). In addition, employers that rely on the CRA's report in rejecting job applicants are liable for rejecting the applicant without providing enough time for the applicant to dispute the report. Beverly v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 2008 WL 149032 at *3 (E.D. Va. Jan. 11, 2008) (denying employer's summary judgment motion where its third party background checker rejected an applicant on the employer's behalf without giving the applicant sufficient time to contest the erroneous criminal history report on which the rejection was based).
Second, state and local human rights laws threaten lawsuits stemming from background checks. So-called "ban the box" laws prohibit employers from asking individuals about their conviction histories on job applications. Ten states and about 50 cities and counties have some form of ban the box laws, and while many apply only to government employers, the laws in Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Rhode Island explicitly apply to private employers. Plus, New York law prohibits refusing to hire an applicant based on his or her criminal background unless (a) that background is directly related to the position applied for; or (b) hiring the applicant would pose an unreasonable safety risk.
Finally, the EEOC is aggressively pursuing employers on the theory that either criminal history or credit history disparately impact minorities. So far, the courts have been unimpressed with the EEOC's statistical arguments. E.E.O.C. v. Freeman, 961 F.Supp.2d 783, F.Supp.2d 783, 803 (D. Md. 2013) (granting summary judgment of EEOC's disparate impact claim based on criminal background checks because the EEOC did not meet its burden to present appropriate statistics) (appeal pending); see also E.E.O.C. v. Kaplan Higher Educ. Corp., No. 13-3408, 2014 WL 1378197 (6th Cir. Apr. 9, 2014) (affirming summary judgment for employer on alleged disparate impact in credit background checks because the EEOC's expert testimony was based on "a homemade methodology").
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I don't know why the experienced manager from Portugal has made things bad for his team by choosing to make a battle with the Spanish players from his team and with it lost the control of the locker room and affected the team game who is no near the game displayed in past season.
The internal competition is done for them as the title will head to Barcelona so for this team remains the Champions League and the Cup and since the Spanish media says that Mourinho will use his best team available I expect to see some goals from his side but knowing their defensive problems I expect both to score here.
Celta Vigo won the first match with 2-1 but knows better that will not be able to defend an entire match and hope to keep their sheet clean and I expect to see some actions from their part especially on counter attack.


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The Vinesauce ROM Corruptor is THG's tool of choice. It's an easy-to-use interface that let's you get right into.
From what I have found, a lot of essential data for NES games is near the front, or the lower numbers, so you don't want to corrupt those or the game will jam. I usually start from the back of the cartidge, where less important data is stored, and make my way forward.
The corrupting itself is just random, and you will get a few for it. You will find what Nathan and I call "hotspots", which are areas with a lot of weird that you can explore by tweaking the amount of corruption. You'll also get an eye for things that may tip you off. "Hmm, that jammed, but it almost worked. What if I corrupt every 13th byte instead of every 10th?" or "Hey, that one was mostly normal, but a little off. What if I cranked up the what-the-fuck?" Little tricks like that.
I will say two things about it:
- There are plenty of people on the Vinesauce forums who have A LOT of time invested into this. I would look around there for tips for NES games.
- You WILL NOT get a lot of results. Each 5-6 video Nathan and I make is cut from approx. 2-3 HOURS of raw footage. When you are dealing with a random factor, you just basically have to buckle in and hope for the best.
Hope that helps! I am by no means the expert, but feel free to let me know if you have any other questions!


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Here we go again. It seems that, in the current post-election environment in Iraq, the United States is pulling for "secularism," whatever that means.
In the Islamic world, this quickly leads to hard questions, such as: Is Allah in favor of "secularism"? Is "secularism" the opposite of "Islam"? Can one be a "secular" Muslim, in the current faith-charged reality of the Middle East? Is a "moderate" Muslim the same thing as a "secular" Muslim?
Just asking. I could go on and on.
Meanwhile, over here, most Americans — or, at least, those who support the war — would say that we are fighting for "freedom," the "rule of law" and similar concepts. But does this equal "secularism"? Does any of this square with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and that tricky Article 18 that insists on saying that:
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
I thought of all of this while struggling to understand the story by reporter Borzou Daragahi in the Los Angeles Times, the one with the pair of headlines that said: "Sunnis Bargain for Iraq Role as Allawi Fades: Ascendant Shiites and Kurds hint that a deal to form a new governing coalition may exclude the U.S.-favored secular politician."
Try to follow the labels through the following maze. There are plenty of words that imply faith connections or anti-connections. I have, for some time now, been saying that I wish that MSM journalists would take the time to give us some info on how these terms that sound religious actually relate to religious beliefs and practices. Then we can talk about how these words relate to "religious liberty" and other idealistic concepts that many people insist are "Western" and, thus, "secular."
Hang on. This gets complicated. And confusing.
The emerging political alliance lumps together Shiites, Kurds and Islamist Sunni Arabs — and excludes secular Iraqis, hard-core Sunni Arab nationalists and those sympathetic to the Baath Party of ex-dictator Saddam Hussein. After all but enacting a cease-fire around the recent elections, Iraq's mostly Sunni Arab insurgents have escalated their bombings and assassinations targeting officials of the Shiite-dominated government, U.S. troops and foreigners in Iraq.
Got that? It sure doesn't sound like "secularism" is on the rise, does it? Come to think of it, would the White House say that the purpose of this war to sell "secularism" to the Islamic world?
Just asking. I don't think that is a winning proposition.
Has anyone seen a story that helps explain the faith content of all of this?


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Planning the proposal is up to the guy, planning the wedding is up to the girl.
OK, not entirely true, but that's what it seems like these days! The proposal is not *just* a proposal anymore, it's an event. Here are four things that are popular right now!
1. Flashmob. What's better than getting a group of strangers, friends, and/or family together to dance to a marriage song or your song for your proposal? Not much. What's even better is when the proposer gets in on the fun, completely by surprise to the proposee.
2. Destination Proposals. Flying her to Paris– it's been done. Taking a romantic vacation together only to find your friends and family are close-by– that's happened, too. Going somewhere exotic or meaningful just the two of you, or including others in on the surprise, is a great way to propose. And it's trending!
3. Recording the Moment. Whether you propose during a photo shoot, tell her you're recording something that you're really not, or have a friend hiding in the bushes when it happens, these days it's pretty much unheard of to not capture the moment on some kind of film. It's important to record, after all, since it's such a big step in your relationship!
4. Holiday Proposals. It's an easy date to remember, you're surrounded by the people you love, and the atmosphere is automatically set. It's no wonder men are choosing to propose on holidays!
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Luke and Christina met while working at Aviva Stadium with the Irish Rugby team. They even had their first date there. So naturally Luke thought it was the place he needed to propose.
After his introduction, Luke picks Christina up under the pretense that he has to measure part of the pitch (I'm assuming this has to do with his work). Their back-and-forth is so funny because Christina keeps asking him if something is wrong because he's got a "cheeky grin" on his face (1:35). She even says he acts like he's been drinking! Little does she know her man is a puddle of nerves.
When they get to the rugby stadium Christina seems worried that Luke doesn't have permission to be there. Then she's all confused when he starts telling her where to hold the measuring tape, which she thinks is too small for what he's supposed to be doing. As she's distracted, the scoreboard lights up with Luke's proposal, and he finally points it out to her and drops to one knee (2:45).
Christina, thus far, has one of my favorite reactions to her proposal. The whole time she thinks something's wrong with Luke, and then when it comes down to it she's just blown away! Oh, and awesome job Luke for having friends and family waiting up in a box of the stadium. He's all, "You should call your mom– oh wait, just kidding, your parents are up there! Wave!"
Being artistic may not be your strong suit. You may be a math-and-science type of guy, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. But if you're in a relationship with a creative significant other, and you're thinking of popping the question, maybe it's time to knuckle-down and do something creative to show her that side of yourself just for your proposal!
1. Paint a picture. This doesn't have to be perfect. Do some 'fancy' splatter paint and write the words out in the middle: Will You Marry Me? Or collect some leaves ('tis the season) and use them to press the shapes on to the canvas with a message like, "I FALL in love with you every day." This will set the tone for your proposal!
2. Make a Collage. Rather than investing in a scrap book, make one large picture of your relationship. Put in movie ticket stubs, show tickets, sports memorabilia– anything you have the is a representation of your relationship. Whether you put your proposal in the collage or have it follow, this would be an amazing keepsake.
3. Write a Poem. Not into glue or paint? Try writing it out. Something simple that starts with, "Roses are red, Violets are blue," will still be appreciated because you took the time to write down your feelings for her.
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Police officers were searching for a stolen car when they happened upon something rather romantic: a proposal. The crew saw the proposal from the sky, thanks to their heat sensitive camera, but had no clue what the outcome of the proposal was! So, naturally, because all people are curious, they shared the picture above via twitter and asked if anyone knew who the lucky couple was and what the outcome was!
Their cameras caught the proposal because the message was done with candles! I might be crazy, but isn't that a fire hazard? I guess they had others waiting to contain it– at least I hope so!
After some serious networking, they finally found out who the lucky couple was (who wished to remain anonymous) and found out that the answer was YES!
I mean, who could say no to a proposal like that?
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I'm sure you've seen the Ice Bucket Challenge videos going around social media. From celebrities to your next door neighbors, it seems everyone is taking part in this charity event.
Justin Davidson, 28, got down on one knee behind his longtime girlfriend Shelby Muha, 31, as she was waiting for him to drench her in freezing water. Just as she turns around, getting ready to tell Justin to do-this-thing, she breaks into giggles– realizing that he's proposing!
If you notice, Shelby does briefly drop the ring. Obviously she was more than shocked!
Justin's reaction is so precious. Even from the video we can tell that he's a shy man.
In an interview with MailOnline, Shelby said she had no clue the proposal was coming – and never would've expected for Justin to propose to her on camera.
'Justin is a really quiet guy, and he's not into big, showy things at all,' Shelby said. 'He's not a limelight lover, and so even being on video freaks him out.'
Six challenges and two buckets of water later, the two are embracing as Shelby still asks, "Are you serious?" How precious!
The Ice Bucket Challenge, which has gone viral in the past few weeks, is an effort to raise money for ALS, also known as Leu Gehrig Disease. When people are given the challenge, they have 24 hours to dump freezing water over their heads – and must record it. If they do complete the mission, they give $10 to charity; if they don't, they give $100. For more information and videos of this challenge, visit ALSA.org
School is starting, the weather is sort of cooling down, and the summer is coming to an end. So why is Labor Day Weekend the perfect time to propose? Here are three reasons!
1. Good Weather. While good weather isn't guaranteed, you have a long weekend to enjoy the outdoors. Go on a hike, plan some "couples pictures" that turn into a proposal session, or plan a family/friends picnic. Get outside and enjoy each other's company while you have the three days– taking a short break from work and returning on Tuesday to let them know you had the best Monday ever!
2. Family & Friends. Everyone gets a three-day weekend when it comes to Labor Day (for the most part, of course there are always exceptions). While it's wonderful to have a private proposal moment, if you come from a group of friends who is super close to your relationship, or close-knit families, it's a great time to include them! Do you have a family tradition for the three-day weekend? Add your proposal on to that agenda!
3. Long Weekend. This is the perfect time to take a mini-vacation to enjoy the end of summer, beginning of fall, and all that jazz! Go somewhere relaxing that's within driving distance for the three-days. When the time is right, pop the question! How perfect to get away and come back with an engagement announcement.
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Everyone wants guidelines. It's hard not to when you're taking a huge step in your relationship. Here are a few things that are important to keep in mind before getting engaged.
Do…Talk to her parents/parental-figures
This way seem old-fashioned, but my husband always says his biggest regret is not doing the typical asking-for-permission bit, and my dad's feelings were hurt that he didn't get to go through that with him. While this may open the possibility of the parents saying no, I didn't say to actually ask for permission. I think it's important to inform her parents that you intend to propose, and see what their reactions are. Odds are if they aren't happy, you can win them over.
Don't… Propose for the wrong reasons
Maybe there's an unexpected bun in the oven or maybe there's pressure because everyone around you is getting engaged– but don't let that be what influences your decision. You don't want to get engaged or married for the wrong reasons. It is a HUGE commitment.
Do… Talk about it first
I don't mean be like, "Hey, babe, I'm going to propose!" I mean don't propose if you guys haven't talked marriage/ serious-commitment. You don't want to make that plunge and find out in the moment that she's not ready just yet. Talk about your life goals, what you want as individuals and as a couple, and slip the "marriage bit" into the conversation and see how it goes! You don't want to be kneeling on one knee after an awesome flash mob, only for her to be embarrassed and ask you if she can talk to you privately.
Don't… Ever PRETEND you are proposing as a prank
THIS IS NOT A DRILL. While you may want to practice your speech, or your dance, or whatever it is you have planned, you DO NOT under any circumstances want to pretend you're proposing to her and then pull the plug at the end of your speech. ONLY propose to her FOR REAL. DO YOU READ ME?
As always: GOOD LUCK!
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Rainy days happen. It's just a fact. If you intended to propose outside on a certain day and you're greeted by the rain– don't fret! You can still make it happen. Also, planning for a rainy-day proposal is just as romantic, in my opinion.
1. Under the Umbrella. Plan a romantic walk in the rain with specific umbrellas. Have the ring dangling from a well-secured ribbon or string on the inside of her umbrella, or use a fabric marker to write "Will you marry me?" on the inside. Being in the rain for a proposal offers a wonderful story, and checking "kiss in the rain" off your romantic bucket list.
2. Dream Date. Plan a rainy day where you go all your favorite places. Visit museums, see a show, go to your favorite spot for lunch– do all the things that you love to do together, enjoying the company. At the end of the day, when the time is right, propose! Whether you do this inside or out, it's the perfect way to end a perfect day.
3. Pajama Party. If you wake up to a rainy Saturday– seize the day. Don't put pressure on each other to get things done, instead insist that she relax with her some tea and a pile of books, movies, and/or board games. Relax a part and then come together when the time is right and pull out the engagement ring. If you have a fire going, that's a plus– just saying.
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TJ was planning a surprise party for Matt, or so he thought. When they arrive to the party, they're lead to sit down for a video prepared for Matt's birthday. The first seven minutes go through *language induced* made-up, comedic bits from Matt's friends. Come 7:00, Matt comes on screen and starts bashing the video. When he finally reveals that it isn't about his birthday, the look on TJ's face is priceless.
This couple met through Facebook, and with a twist of fate were finally able to go on a date after Matt finished working on a cruise ship. It was TJ who convinced Matt they needed to go out, and Matt said he wouldn't pay unless TJ was entertaining; Matt paid for the first date.
Matt says that TJ is unable to keep surprises, while Matt is perfect at giving TJ a genuine surprise. So, when it comes to the end, he tells TJ to turn around (10:48). All their friends/family are standing there holding letters that spell out, "TJ Will You Marry Me?"
TJ's reaction is so genuine, it may have brought some tears to my eyes.


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PARIS, Texas (AP) -- Emergency personnel responding to a 911 call found four men who had been shot to death at a house in northeast Texas, police said Thursday.
The four victims were found in a front room of the Paris home, each with gunshot wounds, Paris police Chief Bob Hundley Jr., said. Investigators have ruled out murder suicide and characterized the killings as a quadruple homicide, Hundley said in a statement.
A woman called 911 shortly before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday to report "someone bleeding," Hundley said. Police have not identified any witnesses to the slayings.
In a recording of that call, the woman tells the dispatcher she doesn't know what happened but that "it sounds like somebody said that somebody got shot." She says emergency personnel should hurry.
The woman was at the residence when authorities arrived and has been interviewed by police, said Officer Curtis Garrett, a department spokesman. The woman, whom Garrett did not identify, does not live at the house.
"I think she just found the scene," he said.
Hundley said two other men who had been at the house Wednesday night have been apprehended; one was questioned and the other was arrested on unrelated charges. Their names and other details have not been released.
Police identified the dead as three men from Paris: Romello Dewain Steward, 18; Devante Larry Atkins, 21; and Brijonne Rashad Woods, 24. The other victim was Billy Charles Carey, 32, of Garland.
Paris is about 100 miles northeast of Dallas.
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Dakota: I didn't even know that there was sex in this movie.
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Everybody told me there were no spiders, so when I saw three, I started crying. Jungles are not easy when you're afraid of everything. I think I am a legitimate alcoholic. No, what's it called? An arachnophobic.
Happy 24th birthday, Jennifer Lawrence!
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Happy birthday to my favorite person in the entire freakin world. I love you so much. I'm so proud to call you my idol,my role model and my queen. I hope you can have all the pizza you want on your special day!.
Happy birthday to the person who have inspired not only me but millions of other people around the world. I'm so freakin happy and proud of everything that you've achieved. I wish you the happiest of birthdays. And I love you soooooooo freakin much.
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We need to unite the people out there. She's the face of the rebellion. They'll follow her.
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Is Selena Gomez On Her Way To Tokyo, Japan To See Justin Bieber?
Justin Bieber headed to Tokyo, Japan last week with his family. Justin alerted his fans that he is there on vacation, however he is still thinking about all of the music he wants to work on when he returns home.
Selena Gomez stayed in California to spend Easter with her family, but we're wondering if she is currently on her way to Tokyo, Japan.
No word yet if Selena has been spotted making her way to the airport, but it wouldn't surprise us if Justin ordered a private jet for his on-again girlfriend so she could travel to him in secret.
Selena and Justin haven't gone very long without seeing each other since they got back together, so if she doesn't take a trip out to Japan soon he should be returning in the next couple of days to see her.
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Mancubus's lunch gets rudely interrupted4.52 / 5.00 10,150 Views
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Hello, Newgrounds! First, I should give credit where credit is due:
Thanks to Christopher Bingham (you probably know him as Bing) for letting me use his wonderful music in this video. I highly recommend that you check out more of his music at highfivespaceship.bandcam p.com. There's some awesome stuff there.
Thanks to the voice actors who helped me out with this project! It was great working with you guys!
Well, this video is another step away from my comfort zone. The story wasn't some huge social metaphor or anything, and there isn't any deeper meaning in this one. To fit with this round's NATA theme, "a true companion", I made it about a boy and his imaginary friend. I hope that it wasn't too difficult to understand, though, because although it is more literal this time, it is probably just as surreal, if not more so, especially when the friend helps the boy retreat into his mind.
This was the first video I made since early 2010 that had voice actors other than my sister and I. The extra effort of bringing microphones into school and getting people in a room to be quiet while recording is worth the end result, I think. Of course, people weren't entirely quiet, so you can hear some bits and pieces of other people talking behind the actual voices. This is because I did the recording of the protagonists' voices in my crowded computer science class (the only location where I had access to both my voice actors and a computer at the same time.) Hopefully I can organize things better next time so that doesn't happen. I should mention that the voice of the teacher is Kpheeyat's, a Newgrounds user, and he's a great voice actor and if anyone needs voice work, I'd recommend him!
As far as style goes, I tried doing more frame-by-frame than in previous videos and, for the most part, I tried to not be lazy. It turned out pretty well in the end. I had intended to draw some of the frames on paper and scan them, but due to technical difficulties with my cameras and scanner, that didn't happen for this video. Maybe next time. I did try working in Toon Boom for this one, which was nice, and allows for some more complicated and interesting visuals than Flash typically allows.
Anyway, a lot of effort went into this. I hope you like it!
Interesting. I'm unsure of whether the dialogue helped or hurt, as I've considered your previous entries into the portal to be particularly strong partially because they achieve story without dialogue. I felt as though too much was said, and it slowed the animation down.
I loved the imagination's proposal. So simple yet grandiose, to let everything slip away. Your mind can do that for you.
I think I need some more practice before I really get the hang of doing dialogue again... I probably am a bit too used to doing voiceless animations. I'll take your review into account next time and maybe try to keep things moving a bit more. Thanks!
This was fantastic. All around excellence.
Super solid. Really great work.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
good stuff
of all your animations, I like this one the most. it was very well put together and with a nice story to tell, one that I can relate to.
Thank you! although hopefully you can't relate to it TOO much... the looney bin must not be a great place to be


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I guess now that the season is over and after lasting one more week than any of us expected this time last year we can now to start to look ahead.
The funny thing is I`m actually still pumped up about the Dolphins and what they will bring to the table next season. If you have a chance listen to Sparano`s last new conference of this season and it will get you going .. getting Bigger, Faster, Stronger and telling all the players to be ready for the offseason workout program and that they are going to look under every stone. I have never been so pleased to hear that .. gone are the days when we would think we are a QB away from a Super Bowl and we would trade picks to get nothing in return because our O-Line was always trash to begin with.
On a postive note we are heading into the offseason with no change in starting QB, offensive or defensive co-ordinator. The players should get better in the system so even with a tougher schedule we should be ready.
Here are my top 3 areas of concern that the Dolphins need to address this offseason.
- Depth on O-Line and D-Line. More important the Guard positions, we got manhandled by the Ravens yesterday
- Defensive Linebacker. Probably another Linebacker to compliment Joey Porter - Charlie Anderson experiment failed. Lack of pass rush hurt us over and over again this season.
- Secondary Playmaker - I do like are secondary and they would become much better with a pass rush but I don`t see us keeping both Goodman and Bell - one will be lost in my estimation.
So thats my take what are yours?


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CINCINNATI - He was a can't-miss prospect, this kid from Atlanta. Best player on the board, great measurables, we all agreed.
So we gave Carter Dawson the dream deal he desired. After a stellar rookie season, he changed his name to just Carter. Kind of like Deion, Tiger, LeBron. Is that where the luster started to fade? Because it's going on seven years now since we signed that blockbuster contract and I'm starting to pine for Carter's earlier glory.
Is it wrong to treat a development company like a draft pick?
After Carson Palmer signed his six-year, $118 million contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2005, we noticed every errant throw and measured his attitude with almost weekly diagnostics.
Why shouldn't it be the same for the company formerly known as Carter Dawson? After all, it's a $2 billion riverfront that taxpayers mostly funded. That means more of our money is at stake with the preferred developer of the Banks project than it was when Mike Brown delivered that six-figure treasure to our once-beloved quarterback.
So, I offer you a pair of scouting reports on Carter's performance at the Banks. The first comes from Carter itself, in the form of detailed responses to the questions I sent them while researching this column.
WCPO Insiders can read my summation and it ends like this: Carter is just like every Bengals quarterback since Boomer Esiason, mostly competent but hardly inspirational.
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Expats moving to Mexico will find that the accommodation available – both to rent and to buy – is plentiful and varied. There is no question that you will be able to find a comfortable place to stay in Mexico, and probably one that is spacious and well-suited to your needs to boot. However, the process of finding accommodation in Mexico can be a little tricky, and expats will want to acquaint themselves with the market before making a final housing decision.
Types of accommodation in Mexico
There are all types of accommodation to be found in Mexico – varying wildly in style, size, quality and price. Expats in Mexico might choose to live in an urban apartment block, or an older colonial-style building, perhaps shared by a few other people – or even in a brand-new condominium complex, kitted out with all the modern conveniences. Those looking to live outside the city limits (where rent prices decrease dramatically) might even be able to rent a room in a ranch-house (hacienda) during their stay in the country.
A few general principles apply:
- Urban housing is dramatically more expensive than more rural housing
- When house-hunting, especially in Mexico City, make sure that your prospective home is close to your place of employment. Traffic can be nightmarish in Mexico – easily tacking on a couple of hours to your regular work day
- If you don't speak Spanish, chances are that landlords will look to take advantage of your situation. Conduct thorough market research to get a feel for prices in the area in which you are looking, and inspect each property you view carefully – turn on the taps and the light switches, flush the toilets, check for damp, etc.
Renting property in Mexico
The process of renting property in Mexico – at least, through 'official channels' – can be tricky.
Far more people rent property in Mexico than buy, and so the rental market is always good, with a wide variety of options available. However, as a foreigner – and especially if you don't speak Spanish – it can sometimes be very difficult to engage the services of a real estate agent to help you organise a place to stay. The reason for this is that in addition to the usual guarantees required to secure a rental agreement – proof of employment and financial solvency, letters of reference, etc. – bad experiences of renting to expats in the past, have led landlords to demand that a guarantor oversees the signing of any rental agreement.
Getting this guarantor – who must be a Mexican citizen and a property owner, and who must pledge to compensate the landlord for any damage to their property inflicted by the tenant – to sign a rental agreement for an expat they probably don't know is, of course, a major stumbling-block for real estate agents looking to take on expats as rental clients. There are, of course, ways around this problem – but if you find yourself getting no joy from the first few real estate agents you talk to, don't take it personally, this is the reason why they're lukewarm about your business!
However, expats should not despair – as not only do local Mexican newspapers carry plenty of rental listings, but word-of-mouth is a highly effective means of finding accommodation in Mexico, and informal lease agreements can be organised with minimum fuss. Of course, even if you go the informal route, insist on a rental contract and an inventory of the place, to protect yourself against getting unfairly evicted, or short-changed on your deposit money.
A few final considerations about renting property in Mexico:
- The Internet is increasingly becoming a great resource for finding rental accommodation. Use 'bienes raices en', followed by the area in which you intend to live, as your search term (so, 'bienes raices en Ciudad de Mexico' for accommodation in Mexico City)
- Whether you find your own place to stay, or manage to find a real estate agent to help you out, you will be required to pay the first month's rent upfront, and a further month's rent as deposit money. As a foreigner, the landlord might request that you make a firmer financial commitment before agreeing to rent to you – try to resist this, perhaps by offering to pay your rent in advance every month
- You will probably sign your lease agreement on a year-long basis, but alternative arrangements can easily be made (for example, month-to-month rentals are quite popular in Mexico, especially in the more touristy areas)
- If you do use a real estate agent, they will get their fee (equivalent to a month's rent) from the landlord – you are not responsible for their fee
- You will almost certainly be liable for your own utility, phone and Internet bills while in Mexico. Make sure you pay these timeously, as Mexican landlords are already hesitant to rent to expats, and don't require any further reason to doubt their worthiness as tenants.


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'Man of 10,000 noises' to perform in Istanbul
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ISTANBUL - Michael Winslow, best known for his roles in the popular Police Academy films, is to perform in Istanbul at the Besiktas Cultural Center on March 22.
The comedian, who has also created voice-overs for Disney and Universal Studios and worked on films such as Back to the Future and Terminator, said to his Turkish fans, "this will be my first time in your country and I hope we will have a good time together."
Explaining that he always had an interest in 'sounds', Winslow, who is known as the 'Man of 10,000 Sound Effects' advised those interested in beat-box in Turkey to work hard.
"Study is all I can say and remember it will be best to be able to play an instrument too because you need to have an understanding of key notes, because you have to have a proper pitch," he added.
Seen as one of the bests on sound effects, Winslow imitates thousands of voices from spine tingling scratches on a chalkboard, to jets roaring, dogs barking, squishing soggy sneakers, radio noises, screaming guitars, to name a few all by using nothing more than his voice.
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The military also believes at least two high-ranking rebels -- the close aide of one-armed Abu Sayyaf commander Radullan Sahiron and the son of Abu Sayyaf leader Umbra Jumadil alias Dr. Abu Pula -- died in the clash, Torres told Kyodo News.
''We will pursue the Abu Sayyaf relentlessly to give justice to our fallen comrades,'' Torres said, adding that about 400 Abu Sayyaf guerrillas are on the run amid mountain hideouts.
About 3,000 troops are trying to hunt them down.
The military blamed the Abu Sayyaf and ''rogue elements'' of the mainstream Moro National Liberation Front for Thursday's attack because firearms used in the attack are known to be used by an Abu Sayyaf commander.
But the MNLF, which signed a peace deal with the government in 1996, admitted to the attacks as retaliation for the deaths of five members in a separate clash Wednesday.
The group added that a boy was killed in the crossfire.
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The Skinny on Fat, Part 3 – Chemicals
Part 1 of "The Skinny on Fat" discussed the why industrial cooking oils made from corn, soybean and Canola as well as animal foods that have been fed corn and soy are primary contributors to America's epidemics of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Part 2 examined the second major contributor to our growing waistlines and failing health: the extreme quantity of soda, bread, pasta, potatoes, cereal, and sweets Americans consume every day.
This week, in Part 3, I'd like to point the finger at a third, very dangerous culprit in our struggle with obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer:
It's easy enough to point the finger at our national addiction to sugar and carbohydrates, not to mention our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, when trying to find a cause for our epidemic of "lifestyle diseases" like obesity. Potent as they are, however, these causes cannot explain the ballooning of one particular segment of the population—a segment that can't chew, and was never that much into exercise: Babies.
In 2006, scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health reported that the prevalence of obesity in infants under 6 months of age had risen 73 percent since 1980. "This epidemic of obese 6-month-olds," as endocrinologist Robert Lustig of the University of California, San Francisco, calls it, poses a problem for conventional explanations of the fattening of America. "Since they're eating only formula or breast milk, and never exactly got a lot of exercise, the obvious explanations for obesity don't work for babies," he points out. "You have to look beyond the obvious."
According to Dr. Bruce Blumberg, professor of developmental and cell biology and pharmaceutical sciences at the University of California in Irvine, there's growing evidence that suggests that some of the chemicals used in everyday items predispose an individual to becoming overweight, despite normal diet and exercise.
In other words, chemicals make you fat.
Scientists describe these chemicals as "obesogens" because of way they effect how we develop and store fat.
An Inside Look at "Obesogens"
Researchers are discovering that our bodies mistake certain man-made chemicals used in plastics, food wrappers, shower curtains and shampoo, for example, for naturally occurring hormones that regulate the production and storage of fat cells.
The scientific results from multiple laboratories are preliminary, yet, the data all say the same thing: Chemicals that affect our hormone system—often called endocrine-disrupting chemicals—are playing some role in the global epidemic of excessive weight.
"Despite what we've heard, diet and exercise alone are insufficient to explain the obesity epidemic," says Blumberg. As Blumberg, co-author of a review article in the August 2009 issue of Molecular Endocrinology called "The Case for Obesogens." points out, "the obesity epidemic roughly correlates with the rise in the use of industrial chemicals, including plastics and pesticides, following World War II."
These industrial chemicals act on genes in the developing fetus and newborn to turn cells that would normally become connective tissue into fat cells, which stay with you for life. And they may alter metabolic rate, so that the body hoards calories rather than burning them.
In 2006, Blumberg fed pregnant mice tributyltin, a disinfectant and fungicide used in disposable diapers, marine paints, plastics production, and other products, which enters the food chain in seafood and drinking water. "The offspring were born with more fat already stored, more fat cells, and became 5 to 20 percent fatter by adulthood," Blumberg says.
Genetic tests revealed how that had happened. The tributyltin activated a receptor called PPAR gamma, which acts like a switch for cells' fate: in one position it allows cells to remain fibroblasts for connective tissue, in another it guides them to become fat cells. (It is because the diabetes drugs Actos and Avandia activate PPAR gamma that one of their major side effects is obesity.) The effect was so strong and so reliable that Blumberg thought compounds that reprogram cells' fate like this deserved a name of their own: obesogens.
As later tests would show, tributyltin is not the only obesogen that acts on the PPAR pathway, leading to more fat cells. So do some phthalates (used to make vinyl plastics, such as those used in shower curtains and, until the 1990s, plastic food wrap), bisphenol A, and perfluoroalkyl compounds (used in stain repellents and nonstick cooking surfaces).
Programming a fetus to make more fat cells—or adipocytes—leaves an enduring physiological legacy. The more adipocytes, the fatter you are. But adipocytes are more than passive storage sites. They also fine-tune appetite, producing hormones that act on the brain to make us feel hungry or satisfied. With more adipocytes, an animal is doubly cursed: it is hungrier more often, and the extra food it eats has more places to go—and remain.
Within a year of Blumberg's groundbreaking work, it became clear that altering cells' fate isn't the only way obesogens can act, and that plastics and pesticides aren't the only potential obesogens. In 2005 experiments began feeding newborn rats genistein, an estrogen-like compound found in soy, at doses like those in soy milk and soy formula. By the age of 3 or 4 months, the rats had higher stores of fat and a noticeable increase in body weight.
And once again, mice fed genistein did not eat significantly more—not enough more, anyway, to account for their extra fat, suggesting that the soy compound threw a wrench in the workings of the body's metabolic rate. Says Blumberg, "One of the messages of the obesogens research is that prenatal exposure can reprogram metabolism so that you are predisposed to become fat," says Blumberg.
Chemical Imbalances
Environmental chemicals may well account for a good part of the current obesity epidemic. At the individual level, exposure to the compounds during a critical period of development may explain one of the most frustrating aspects of weight gain: you eat no more than your slim friends, and exercise no less, yet are still unable to shed pounds.
Hormone-mimicking chemicals already have a bad rap for their role as endocrine disruptors in the body (including the notorious bisphenol A (BPA) that has led to the shunning of plastic water bottles nationwide). We're surrounded by these chemicals: BPA and pthalates are everywhere, from water bottles to dryer sheets to the PVC pipes that deliver your shower water, and they're taking their toll.
It's not an accident that many fish and frogs are born with sexual deformities, girls are reaching puberty earlier, fewer males of all species are being born than ever before, and infertility and sexual dysfunction plague adult men and women alike. Endocrine disruptors are pernicious toxins with far-reaching, dangerous effects that we are only beginning to fully understand.
The chemicals that were linked to weight gain and hormone disruption include:
- Bisphenol A (BPA), which is used to make polycarbonate plastic bottles and the linings of metal food and soft-drink cans, and thermal receipt paper used in cash registers and credit card machines. Studies show that mice and rats fed tiny amounts of bisphenol A during early development became more obese as adults than those that weren't fed the chemical. BPA leaches from food and beverage containers into what we eat and drink.
- Phthalates, found in PVC plastic, fragrances and personal-care products. One recent study linked a type of phthalate that leaches into processed food with increased waist circumference and insulin resistance in men.
- Atrazine, the most heavily used agricultural weed killer in the United States. Researchers have found an apparent overlap between areas where the weed killer is used and the prevalence of obesity. The findings suggest that atrazine, which contaminates some corn products, might contribute to the development of insulin resistance and obesity.
- Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which is used to make non-stick cookware and is an unintended byproduct of substances that repel grease on food wrappings and stains on clothing and carpeting. Several studies show that PFOA exposure results in reduced birth weight followed by weight gain after puberty.
- Polybrominated diethyl ethers (PBDEs), are fire-retardants that are found in all hard plastic, foam and stuffed toys, and a third of soft rubber toys. Children's mattresses and pajamas are also often treated with PDBEs!
What Can You Do?
Hormone-disrupting BPA in soda cans, toxic flame retardants in our mattresses, harmful phthalates in our shampoo—thanks to lax federal regulation, Americans are exposed to thousands of hazardous chemicals every day. I heard today that a new chemical is developed every 2.6 seconds and the Environmental Protection Agency is approving two a day!
Our regulatory system works according to a "innocent until proven guilty" logic, where new chemicals are immediately available and safe, until the day we realize they aren't. This may be a good policy for people, but it's a very bad idea for public health.
Certainly, we can take individual steps to reduce our exposures to hormone-disrupting obesogens. To name a few:
- Limit the amount of canned foods and beverages in your diet because they leach BPA. This especially includes soda, tomato products, and baby formula. (For a list of companies that do not use BPA in their canned products, click here.)
- Use a reusable water bottle and avoid all beverages that come in plastic bottles.
- Avoid fast-food packaging and microwave popcorn bags because many are coated with a chemical that can break down to form PFOA.
- Avoid prepared and packaged foods that come in plastic containers, especially ready-made meals.
- Don't use plastic containers to microwave because phthalates can leach into the reheated food.
- Choose glass containers to store or reheat leftovers instead of plastic containers.
- Choose only BPA and phthalate-free bottles, sippy cups, and toys for your children.
- Avoid standard plastic lunch boxes and sandwich baggies; use stainless steel, fabric or certified-safe plastic lunch containers.
- Choose mattresses, pillows and pajamas that are labeled that they have not been treated with PDBEs.
- Filter your water for pesticides and buy organic fruits and vegetables, whenever possible, especially if you are pregnant or have children.
Chemical poisoning is a problem that is truly not easy to solve. The long-term solution to our toxic problem requires a fundamental shift in the way we use industrial chemicals so that public health and environmental protections are the top priorities.
For example, the European Union recently instituted sweeping changes that mean chemical companies will lose access to the EU's 500 million consumers and $11 trillion (US) market unless they can prove their substances do no harm.
Here at home, it's time to ask Congress to create common sense limits on toxic chemicals. Contact your Congressperson to urge them to pass the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act, which would require that all chemicals be proven safe for children before they can be sold.
It makes no sense to continue to release untested chemicals into the marketplace, only to end up chasing down the ones that cause harm to people and ecosystems long after the damage has been done.
Further info on endocrine-disrupting chemicals:
- Fake Plastic Fish – a wonderful blog about one woman's journey to eliminate as much plastic from her life as possible.
- Your Big Fat House – a list of where to find endocrine-disrupting chemicals in your home.
- Born to Be Big – a Newsweek article on obesogens and their role in the obesity epidemic.
- Kid-Safe Chemicals Act – Sponsored by the Environmental Working Group, a research group promoting protection of human health and the environment.
- Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families – A nationwide effort to pass smart federal policies that protect us from toxic chemicals
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Great series on causes of obesity that do not find their way into mainstream media. It is so much more than "calories in, calories expended" like many would lead us to believe. Obese individuals are often malnourished due to insufficient nutrients and toxic due to chemical overload. We must return to real food once more!
Great article! I take exception to the "babies don't exercise" idea, though. From birth, babies spend a portion of their day crying with their entire bodies, which is very tiring. And that cute little wiggle I call the Baby Dance where they lay on their backs and move opposing arms and legs for several minutes at a time is a pretty good workout (I tried it!)
But I absolutely agree with the notion that endocrine disruptors harm us in ways we are only beginning to recognize. I'm working hard to eliminate those from our diet and home, but it's an ongoing, uphill battle!
Very interesting. Just one more reason I hate living downstream from a farm, sadly. I don't know for sure that they use pesticides but odds are very good that they do…
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