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The Blackhawks traveled to the Lone Star state and althought they took a while to gain control in the game they did in the end winning 5-2. Here are all the goals from the Blackhawks victory in GIF Form!
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Written by Ronald Scaglia Friday, 09 November 2012 00:00
It is a scene that is devastatingly similar throughout Long Island, and particularly in waterfront areas on the north and south shores. Homeowners desperately tried to remove the water that had flooded homes by opening doors, windows, garage doors, and by using generator-powered vacuums, designed to capture water. Along curbsides, carpets, furniture, clothing, toys, and other treasured belongings were left for sanitation crews to take away. Literally, lifetimes of memories had been washed away.
The storm made landfall on Monday, October 29. Although it should have been a regular business day, anyone making their way through the heavy wind and rain realized that it was anything but an ordinary Monday. Businesses that are usually jammed with midday lunch crowds, such as The St. James on Second Street, were vacant. Long Island Rail Road stations, were deserted, with not a train or a commuter to be found. Schools were closed and would remain shut for more than a week. Businesses that remained opened were hard to find, although there were a few proprietors who did brave the massive storm.
Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss and village reps were holding conferences and meetings with all departments, prepping for the storm. He even said no amount of planning could prevent the issues hitting Long Island.
"This has got to be one of the worst storm we have ever had," said Strauss. "We had planning meetings, phone conferences on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday before the storm hit between the department of public works, the village clerk, the board of trustees."
Village Hall lost power as soon as Sandy hit Mineola. The village operated out of the water department building, with clerical staff manning phones at the Mineola Fire Department headquarters.
"They worked through the night answering phones," Strauss said. "It's personally important to me that a phone gets answered in a time of crisis. When somebody calls the government, they should be getting a person on the phone, not a voicemail."
The brunt of the storm hit the island around 7 p.m. The heavy wind and rain knocked down trees and power lines, and did tremendous damage to so many homes throughout the county. Nassau Police reported the death of a Roslyn man, who was killed from head injuries he suffered when struck by a falling tree. The man had ventured outside around 7:30 p.m. that evening, to move his vehicle.
"There are senior citizens that are without power and it's November 6 and it's cold," said Strauss. "We set up a charging station at the community center and we turned it into a warming station."
The next morning, Sandy had left and Long Islanders were greeted by sunshine and calm weather conditions, but the clear skies also made the damage Sandy had left in its wake much more visible. Long Islanders were also left with another harsh reality, that electrical power would not be returning all that quickly.
Furthermore, with Mineola powerless after the storm, the MFD passed out fliers with important village updates along with the traditional popcorn balls to parents on Halloween.
"The village DPW workers did a tremendous job cleaning up the debris," Strauss said. "The fire department, I can't tell you how many calls they handled during and after the storm. The auxiliary police, MVAC, everybody came through."
According to the Long Island Power Authority, approximately 970,000 customers had lost power, and the utility was advising its customers to prepare for outages of seven to 10 days. As of Monday, November 5, at 8 a.m., LIPA was reporting that about 270,000 customers remained without power.
The big downfall is some of our residents are still out of power," Strauss stated. "I've been on the phone twice a day with LIPA. They assure us that 90 percent of the residents and their customers will be up and running [by November 7]. I think that's an aggressive number."
"We had all the crews, plus we had contracted crews with cranes in to help out with the clean up," Mineola Public Works Superintendent Tom Rini said. "On [Oct. 27, we were out until 11 p.m. at night. At that point, I think we had taken down about 40 trees during the storm until it got to a point where we couldn't be out there any longer."
The utility had been criticized for delays in restoring power to Long Islanders following Hurricane Irene in August 2011. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo repeatedly stated in the days following the hurricane that he was closely monitoring the work of utility companies in restoring power. He sent a letter the CEOs of utility companies that operate in New York State, including Michael Hervey, chief operating officer of the Long Island Power Authority. In that letter, Cuomo said he would take appropriate action against utilities companies and their management if they did not meet their obligations to New Yorkers in this time of crisis. Although the letter was sent to all of the CEOs, Cuomo specifically mentioned LIPA.
The letter stated, "The response of your companies to this emergency will be, in great part, a function of how well you prepared for it and a testament to how seriously you view this responsibility.
If you failed to prepare, however, as evidenced by your response, it is a failure to keep your part of the bargain – a failure to keep the trust that New Yorkers have placed in you by granting you the privilege to conduct utility business in New York State; in particular, the certificates of public convenience and necessity ('Certificate') granted by the State under the Public Service Law. New Yorkers should not suffer because electric utilities did not reasonably prepare for this eventuality. In the context of the ongoing emergency, such a failure constitutes a breach of the public trust.
Under such circumstances, I would direct the Public Service Commission to commence a proceeding to revoke your Certificates. With respect to the Long Island Power Authority, I will make every change necessary to ensure it lives up to its public responsibility. It goes without saying that such failures would warrant the removal of the management responsible for such colossal misjudgments."
"I haven't seen storm damage this bad in my lifetime here on Long Island," said Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy. "It's time to restore power and make our roads, transit and drinking water safe as quickly as possible so that residents and businesses can resume their lives as soon as possible. I'm in close contact with federal, state and local officials and am committed to helping make sure that government agencies and utilities like LIPA waste no time in the recovery effort."
In addition to dealing with a shortage of power, Long Islanders would also have to deal with a shortage of gas. Many gas stations with fuel in the tanks did not have power for the pumps, while those with power had the tanks quickly emptied by anxious Long Islanders who feared the possibility of gas not being delivered for days. Where there was a gas station with both power and gas, there was sure to be a line of at least a mile.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reported receiving hundreds of complaints from consumers from New York City, the Hudson Valley and Long Island. While the largest number of complaints related to increased gasoline prices, consumers contacted the Attorney General to report possible gouging for emergency supplies like generators, hotels raising rates due to "high demand," as well as increased prices for food and water. The Attorney General noted that these complaints might not meet the threshold for coverage under New York's gouging statute, but encouraged consumers to contact his office to report anything that appears suspicious.
Attorney General Schneiderman urged New Yorkers to call his office at 800-771-7755 or log on to his office's website, www.ag.ny.gov, to make a complaint. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano is also advising residents that they may contact the Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs at 516-571-2600, to make a complaint.
According to Governor Cuomo's website, those affected by the storm may register for FEMA assistance by calling 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585) or visiting www.Dis-asterAssistance.gov (or m.fema.gov from a smartphone or Web-enabled device). There is never a fee to apply for FEMA disaster assistance or to receive it. There is no fee for FEMA or U.S. Small Business Administration property damage inspections. Those who seek assistance should be aware that government workers would never ask for a fee or payment and wear a photo ID. Residents should be cautious of middlemen who promise you will receive money, especially if they ask for an up-front payment.
Friday, 29 August 2014 00:00
In a typical Long Island community packed with houses and backyards, there are a couple of acres of open land of community gardens where people are growing basil and dahlias and roses and cabbages—people like Terry Dunckey of Westbury and Peg Woerner of Great Neck, tending their small plots and helping to promote sustainable and organic practices.
East Meadow Farm, off Merrick Avenue, is owned by Nassau County and operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Nassau County. Previously it was a family-owned farm that was purchased by the county through the Environment Bond Act Program, a $150 million program that called for, among several mandates, the preservation of 400 acres of open space. In 2009, CCE of Nassau was awarded the lease to the land and in January 2012 took possession of the property. East Meadow Farm is a place where we can get the best advice on how to make our gardens grow without harming the earth. Part of the CCE's original proposal was the establishment of a farmer's market and, now, the market is open two days a week, a place to purchase organic vegetables and flowers during the growing season.
Friday, 29 August 2014 00:00
Drivers—get ready to slow down. Nassau County is currently in the process of installing school zone speed cameras in an effort to enhance safety by encouraging drivers to travel with caution, as well as support law enforcement efforts to crack down on violators and prevent accidents caused by speeding.
Nassau County officials say they're still investigating locations in the Mineola School District, while leaning towards installing cameras near the North Side or Willets Road schools in the East Williston School District. Cameras could begin operation in September.
Thursday, 28 August 2014 00:00
Nobody wants to make excuses, but sometimes when the injury bug hits, it's impossible to overcome. Mineola Mustangs football head coach Dan Guido, entering his 28th season at helm, knows the injuries were the cause for their first-round defeat at the hands of the West Hempstead Rams last November.
"There was too many injuries on the offensive line last season," said Guido. "It was supposed to be our strength and it ended up being a weak link by the end of the season."
Even with those injuries, the Mustangs went 4-4 during the regular season.
Thursday, 28 August 2014 00:00
The BU15 Mineola Revolution were crowned champions of the Roar at the Shore Tournament 2014 in West Islip on Aug. 10. After dropping the opener 2-0 against North Valley Stream, Mineola bounced back to beat Freeport Premiere 2-1.
The Revolution's offense exploded in the third game as they beat West Islip 7-0. Mineola's final game pitted them against Quickstrike FC, which entered the contest without a loss and within a point of winning the tournament.
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India plans to add solar-equipment manufacturing capacity at a new park in Andhra Pradesh state, saying demand from plants under construction will help the industry recover from a glut of panels.
Tanda Srinivas was lounging in the yard of his two-room house in the southern Indian village of Mondrai shortly after noon on Oct. 28 when his wife, Shobha, burst out of the door covered in flames and screaming for help.
India's lower house moved to create a new state in the south to resolve a 50-year dispute, risking unrest where Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp. have their offices as the ruling Congress Party seeks votes before elections.
India's Andhra Pradesh state introduced its first solar-energy policy, offering tax benefits to projects and exemptions from power-transmission fees as the local government seeks investment to curb electricity shortages.
Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills Ltd . surged by the daily limit in Mumbai, sparking a rally in its domestic rivals, after International Paper Co. agreed to pay more than twice the market price to buy the Indian company.
An Indian court removed the stay on Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.'s $3.2 billion purchase of Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. after putting it on hold to consider a petition alleging insider trading.


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7 Colombian Police Suspended for Electioneering
June 7, 2014 | by HS News Staff
At least seven members of Colombia's National Police have been suspended for engaging in political activity ahead of the June 15 presidential runoff, while an air force officer is under investigation for alleged electioneering, the Defense Ministry said Friday. continue reading »
Pablo Escobar's Former Lover Says Hollywood Might Make a Film of Her Life
June 7, 2014 | by HS News Staff
Colombian journalist and former lover of the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, Virginia Vallejo, said in an interview with the showbiz magazine Elenco that she might take her life to the big screen with a group of moviemakers "associated with Javier Bardem." continue reading »
Colombian Guerrillas Kill 4 Police Officers
June 4, 2014 | by HS News Staff
Four police officers were killed and another wounded on Tuesday in an attack by leftist ELN guerrillas in the northeastern province of Arauca, Colombia's Defense Ministry said. continue reading »
Colombian Police Arrest 46 Members of Los Rastrojos Crime Gang
June 1, 2014 | by HS News Staff
Colombian police arrested 46 suspected members de the Los Rastrojos gang accused of extortion and drug dealing in the northern province of Atlantico, President Juan Manuel Santos said. continue reading »
Colombia Presents Top Engineering Award to Solar Vehicle
June 1, 2014 | by HS News Staff
Primavera, the first Colombian solar-powered vehicle that last October succeeded in crossing 3,000 kilometers (1,860 miles) of Australian desert in its debut at the World Solar Challenge, received the top prize awarded by the association of engineers in this South American country. continue reading »
Spain Awards Alfaguara Novel Prize to Colombian Writer
May 31, 2014 | by HS News Staff
Colombian writer Jorge Franco was presented in Madrid Friday with the Alfaguara Novel Prize for "El Mundo de Afuera," which is loosely based on a kidnapping that rocked Medellin - the Andean nation's second city - in 1971. continue reading »
Death Toll from Bus Fire in Colombia Now Stands at 33, Mostly Children
May 26, 2014 | by HS News Staff
One of the children injured in a May 18 bus fire in northern Colombia died Monday at a hospital in Barranquilla, media outlets said, raising the death toll from the incident to 33. continue reading »
Colombian Actress Sofia Vergara Breaks Off Engagement to Nick Loeb
May 26, 2014 | by HS News Staff
Colombian actress Sofia Vergara said she and fiancee Nick Loeb broke up after a four-year relationship. The 41-year-old "Modern Family" star said in a post on WhoSay, a Web site used by celebrities, that she and the businessman ended their engagement. continue reading »
Colombian Presidential Election Heads to Run-off
May 26, 2014 | by HS News Staff
President Juan Manuel Santos and challenger Oscar Ivan Zuluaga are headed to a runoff on June 15 to determine who will be Colombia's next president. continue reading »
Presidential Elections Underway in Colombia
May 25, 2014 | by HS News Staff
Colombia is holding its presidential election on Sunday, with five candidates, including incumbent Juan Manuel Santos, vying to win the nation's highest office. continue reading »
Death Toll of Colombia Bus Fire Rises to 32
May 24, 2014 | by HS News Staff
One of the children injured in last weekend's bus fire in northern Colombia died Friday, bringing the death toll to 32. Antonio Pabon, 7, was burned over 90 percent of his body and died in Camino Universitario Adelita de Char Hospital, the Barranquilla municipal health department said. continue reading »
13 Children From 1 Family Die in Fiery Bus Crash in Colombia
May 21, 2014 | by HS News Staff
The bus fire in northern Colombia over the weekend that killed 32 children and injured 20 others left one family grieving for 13 of its children killed or hurt by the flames, media reports said. continue reading »
French Newspaper Says Colombia's Falcao Will Miss World Cup Due to Injury
May 18, 2014 | by HS News Staff
Colombian striker Radamel Falcao will not recover in time from a knee injury to play in this summer's World Cup in Brazil, according to French sports daily L'Equipe, which said the physician for the Andean country's national squad will make the official announcement in the coming days. continue reading »
Colombian Gov't, FARC Reach Agreement to Combat Illegal Drugs
May 18, 2014 | by HS News Staff
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, guerrillas pledged to sever all ties to drug trafficking and contribute to a definitive solution to the problem of illegal narcotics in the Andean nation once a final peace accord is reached with the government. continue reading »
FARC, ELN Announce Election Cease-Fire in Colombia
May 17, 2014 | by HS News Staff
Colombia's two main guerrilla groups, the FARC and the ELN, announced Friday a May 20-28 unilateral cease-fire for the presidential election. continue reading »


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PDX Jazz, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural arts organization founded in 2003 in partnership with Travel Portland, produces the annual Portland Jazz Festival. The organization's mission is to inspire, educate and develop future jazz audiences for generations to come. The Portland Jazz Festival is a multi-venue series of jazz events presented each February within Portland, Oregon. Nationally and regionally supported as a cultural tourism initiative in celebration of Black History Month, Portland Jazz Festival is dedicated to preserving America's indigenous art form by presenting internationally recognized jazz masters alongside local jazz musicians. A series of jazz education and outreach programs that extend into Portland's schools and neighborhoods is at the heart of the annual event.
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God's Spirit clearly says that in the last days many people will turn from their faith. They will be fooled by evil spirits and by teachings that come from demons. They will also be fooled by the false claims of liars whose consciences have lost all feeling. These liars will forbid people to marry or to eat certain foods. But God created these foods to be eaten with thankful hearts by his followers who know the truth. Everything God created is good. And if you give thanks, you may eat anything. What God has said and your prayer will make it fit to eat.
If you teach these things to other followers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus. You will show you have grown up on the teachings about our faith and on the good instructions you have obeyed. Don't have anything to do with worthless, senseless stories. Work hard to be truly religious.
As the saying goes, "Exercise is good for your body, but religion helps you in every way. It promises life now and forever." These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten. We have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, but especially of those who have faith. This is why we work and struggle so hard.
Teach these things and tell everyone to do what you say. Don't let anyone make fun of you, just because you are young. Set an example for other followers by what you say and do, as well as by your love, faith, and purity.
Until I arrive, be sure to keep on reading the Scriptures in worship, and don't stop preaching and teaching. Use the gift you were given when the prophets spoke and the group of church leaders blessed you by placing their hands on you. Remember these things and think about them, so everyone can see how well you are doing. Be careful about the way you live and about what you teach. Keep on doing this, and you will save not only yourself, but the people who hear you.


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Although I really appreciate the evolution and new features. Baseballfans have had this livestreaming of games for years. But the price? Its outrageous, especially when i just bought the fieldpass for $30 to be able to listen to the games AND signed up for a sportschannel that broadcast SOME games every week but not all and thats another $10/ month.
My criticism is this.
1) The price. Uff da!!!
2) The timing, I guess they knew this and could have released it much sooner.
Although it would be interesting to see the quality of the stream...
I'll stick with listening and watching the graphics on the screen when my crappy sportschannel doesnt broadcast the vikinggames. Someone mentioned streamtv or something, i have to look into that.
Thats my two cents


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March 24, 2014: Our bracket has been wrecked
Good morning,
And welcome to the Early Shift. The Alliance for American Manufacturing's (AAM) bracket, determined by job creation potential, is in shambles. But boy, were those college hoops games good this weekend. We'll get over it. And c'est la vie, Wichita State!
But what else is happening out there?
President Obama met with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on the sidelines of a nuclear summit in Europe today. Lots of stuff on the agenda. Will the value of China's currency be an item? The president's trade representative said today the administration will "continue" to push for a market-oriented yuan, but it certainly hasn't pushed very much so far.
ICYMI: The New York Times has an illuminating story on the state of gas utility infrastructure, in the Big Apple and elsewhere around the country:
Communities across the country have been struggling to replace thousands of miles of these old, metal pipes with pipes made of plastic or specially coated steel that are less prone to leakage. Few, however, face as daunting a challenge as New York City.
To replace all of the old mains in its network right now would cost as much as $10 billion, Con Edison estimates. Much of that expense would fall on the residents and businesses that use the gas for heating and cooking.
That sounds like a lot, but remember that Americans value infrastructure investment. That, and other factoids can be found in AAM's latest poll. Here's another good one:
By a 2-1 margin, voters favor a focus on job creation over deficit reduction. http://t.co/ULuB1cMZ8W— AAM (@KeepitMadeinUSA) March 24, 2014
And that's it. That's it, and that's all, everyone. Have a good Monday! We'll be here all week.
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We all know this scene: you're at your local thrift store or flea market and you spot a bin of vinyl records. You carefully thumb through them, admiring intricate artwork and the faces of artists both familiar and foreign. You land on an album that speaks to your heart- but what next? Whether you're a casual listener or thinking of beginning a collection, buying vintage vinyl can be tricky, so here are a few things to keep in mind before purchasing!
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First, inspect the sleeve. Are the edges or spine torn, worn, or frayed? The sleeve of an LP, which is short for long-playing record because of their 10-12 inch diameter, is generally an indicator of the shape a record is in. But don't fret- if the album art is what you're truly in love with, it may be worth investing in as a piece of artwork.
After inspecting the sleeve, carefully remove the record from the jacket and hold it up to the nearest light source. It may have a layer of dirt or dust, which can is an easy fix with a dry brush or special vinyl-safe liquid cleaner. Things like fingerprints can be easily removed and small, hairline scratches in the vinyl, as long as sparse, usually won't drastically affect the quality of the sound, so don't let those put you off. When inspecting the record, check for things like deep scratches, marks, and, most importantly, warp in the vinyl- these can cause the sound to distort or record to skip.
There is also a huge market for vintage records online. From auction sites to specialized websites, if your dream record doesn't make the cut in person, you can always find another copy on the internet. When browsing records online, you can determine the quality of the record by the grade given by the seller. There is a grading system used for vinyl that is as follows:
Mint or (M): Mint means that the record is flawless and appears to have never been handled or taken out of the sleeve, which will also be in perfect condition. This is very rare when it comes to vintage records and can usually mean a much higher sticker price!
Near Mint or (NM) or (M-): Near Mint means the record is in excellent condition and is relatively flawless. There might a scuff on the record that does not affect the play or very minor wear to the cover, but it is almost perfect.
Excellent or (E) or (VG++): Excellent indicated that the record has a few minor scuffs that do not affect the sound of the record at all and there is only slight wear to the album cover.
Very Good Plus or (VG+): Very Good Plus records typically show their wear. They still play well, but their flaws are visible to the naked eye. There will also be some aging to the jacket in the form of yellowing, tears, or marks.
Very Good or (VG): Very Good records may show their wear, but they still play well. This grade of record usually plays with surface noise (some crackling and popping) and the cover of the record will be visibly worn.
Good or (G): A Good record will be easily identifiable. It will have visible wear and damage on the vinyl, but will still play. Unlike Very Good records, the surface noise will be continuous and more audible. The artwork on the cover will be worn and there may be a ring where the record was inside. In addition, there may be writing on the cover or tape where the spine has split.
Using this system can be tricky because one's Near Mint may be another's Excellent. The subjectivity of the grading system can sometimes make buying online more difficult than easy, so keep this in mind when purchasing via the Internet!
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Don't be afraid to ask questions. Whether you're buying in person or online, get the scoop on the record you've set your sights on. Where did it come from? How long have they had it? Inquiries are a great way to get a history lesson and learn more about the care previously given to your record.
Once the record is in your possession, make sure you have a plastic sleeve for the album and paper inner sleeve for your record to protect it from accidentally falling out of the jacket and keeps the dust away. Plastic inner sleeves can stick to the vinyl, so they aren't necessary, especially for those in warmer climates. Heat can adversely affect vinyl, so always store your precious records away from vents, fireplaces and direct sunlight. It is also imperative to store records standing up to avoid warping!
When you're ready to play your record, place the disc between faced-in palms on the very edge of the record to avoid leaving fingerprints. Carefully set it on your record player and enjoy the soothing sounds of your latest purchase (dancing optional).
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i understand your point cluster. And i did read everything before i posted. If it was me i would have merged it. But its not me and i respect that it is allowed to stay. before the mod deleted posts it just looked like this thread was only dividing the community more. And i know that wasn't the intention.
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I disliked the super system. It's the only way to win. No matter what else you do you have to hit them with a super.
i guess i was right... you wanted a smash clone or a typical brawler game...
No you miss what I am trying to get at. Supers are all well and good to have but if someone is at zero health I HAVE to use one to kill them off. I don't give a hoot about a clone, never played SSB. But if I have put in the work and got you down to zero health and somone else jumps in with a super a split second before I do an kills you because it is the only way to get a kill. That's bull.
You like the game, I don't. No need to bicker. I'm not trying to make a point at you. Just telling you why I don't like it. Enjoy the game to your hearts content buddy.


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L'Oreal • Magic Lumi - Light Infusing Primer • Primer/ Corrector
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emilyjonesx on 8/20/2014 8:57:00 AM more reviews by emilyjonesx
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
Great for daytime use, only a small amount needs to be used as can look very shiny. Would look wonderful on bare sun tanned skin alone, when product ran out I removed the pump lid to find quiet a lot of product still left! so please bare that in mind if you think you have ran out of product.
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mehevans on 8/16/2014 7:49:00 PM more reviews by mehevans
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Brown
This primer is really wonderful for daytime use. While it doesn't prolong makeup wear, it gives the skin a beautiful dewy finish and has never made me break out. A word of caution however; this stuff must be shaken up VERY well or the liquid comes out very blotchty and separated. Also, it looks terrible with flash photography. I recently wore this to a party and in every photo my face was glowing like someone had cracked the inside of a glow stick on my face. Gross!
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mexicancrackles on 7/25/2014 11:06:00 AM more reviews by mexicancrackles
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Hazel
I like my skin to look dewy rather than matter. I bought the Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Primer awhile ago and it was my first 'luminous' primer. While it did make my skin look a tiny bit more luminous, it made my skin feel so uncomfortably dry (odd because it claims to be very hydrating), so I gave up on using it and decided to look for an alternative. I saw many good reviews on this primer and I remember Shaaanxo on youtube using it in a few videos for her dewy makeup looks. I tried this primer and absolutely loved it. It didn't make my skin feel dry and it luminated my skin beautifully and gave me a natural looking glow.
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IzzyB95 on 6/29/2014 8:43:00 AM more reviews by IzzyB95
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
I was unsure whether or not to buy this Primer as I don't often use L'Oreal products as they can give me acne. This product is different to every other product I have tried by them, it far surpassed my expectations and made my foundation last much longer without any fading or discolouration. This is a fairly reasonably priced product, and as in boots there is often 3 for 2 on makeup it was my free item. The packaging is simple but was very difficult to open for the first time which was very annoying. I would recommend this product and I will definitely buy it again.
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*TOP REVIEWER* prplepolkadotz on 6/27/2014 10:22:00 AM more reviews by prplepolkadotz
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
I love the dewy finish this leaves on the skin! It's so glowy but natural even under a full coverage foundation! It does not prolong my makeup wear however. I love the small packaging it's great to chuck in a makeup bag if you're traveling. I use this as a base somedays but also as a highlight on my cheekbones and it looks fantastic! With a great bronzer, you will effortlessly achieve a "JLO Glow." My only gripe is the price. $13 for less than 1 fl oz.. I will however repurchase! I highly recommend !
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katherinegclark on 6/3/2014 8:25:00 AM more reviews by katherinegclark
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Red Eyes: Brown
this is a good product but it will not make your makeup last longer it isnt much of a primer its basically just a illuminater i dont use this is as a high lighter but i do mix this is with foundation because sometimes if i apply it before foundation the luminosity isnt very noticable i dont use this every day but on days where im using a more flat and matte foundation i like to mix this in for more of a dewey look it makes your face look very healthy but i find it is too much to wear alone it doesnt look like shimmer i dont know how to describe it but its so beautiful
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Ladyleopard805 on 5/29/2014 12:33:00 AM more reviews by Ladyleopard805
Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive, Olive, Warm Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green
I mix this with my lancome tient idole and it looks so beautiful and glowly will continue to repurchase. Also works well on my dry sensitive skin
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Kirplunk0 on 5/26/2014 8:25:00 PM more reviews by Kirplunk0
Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Dry, Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I love this when my skin is super dry and on the go for a quick glow :) not for prolonging it will not prolong at all just for a glow i use rimmel primer and this with loreal lumi when i want a flawless face but sadly my skin is so dry it dosent make it dewy just glow like soft skin glow but not dewy i wish it was :( but i still love it And will probably buy it again
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darthodis on 5/22/2014 12:02:00 PM more reviews by darthodis
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Green
I actually see a difference when I forget to apply this under my foundation, my skin looks really blah and matte. This is such a great luminizing base if you like a dewy finish, and an absolute must have at a really good price.
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missgray10 on 5/4/2014 6:24:00 AM more reviews by missgray10
Age: 30-35 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I really like this highlighter base - I blend this into my foundation or dab a little bit of it over cheekbones/forehead if I want a more obvious look - you only need a little bit. I like how small and convenient the bottle is and would fit into a makeup bag - should you choose to. Liquid constancy and not too oily but I have fairly dry skin so quite like its moisturising qualities! The colour is a nude/silver sheen which does not have sparkly or shimmery (as such) particles which is a good thing because it gives you that natural dewy sheeny glow as opposed to a really obvious highlighter that I see so many people wearing. It does blend into your natural skin tone and doesn't look too silver on the skin. Don't like the pump action of the bottle because I'm always worried too much product will come out and I will only use a quarter of that and I hate waste. I doesn't have a scent and almost smells like a standard moisturiser which I quite like as I've sensitive skin. Although it says 'primer' i'm not sure how well it works as a primer. Fairly pricey for a l'oreal product and the amount of product you actually get - but i'm sure it'll last for ages as you only need a small drop.
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Griffin III undergoes knee surgery
Noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery that involved fixing the lateral collateral ligament and determining the condition of his anterior cruciate ligament.
ESPN.com reported Wednesday that the rookie was having of total reconstruction of the knee after a complete tear of the patellar graft that was used to repair the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner's torn ACL at Baylor in 2009. The report indicated that Griffin would be recovered in time for next season.
However, a source told USA Today that the ESPN report of a total reconstruction was inaccurate.
Griffin reinjured the knee in the first quarter of Sunday's wild-card playoff loss to Seattle but stayed in the game despite being clearly impacted, raising questions about whether he should have continued to play.
The 2012 No. 2 overall draft pickhad sprained the LCL in December during a game against Baltimore and sat out the following game against Cleveland but returned to finish the regular season playing with a knee brace that limited his mobility.
The Redskins have not made a formal announcement regardining Griffin's condition.
A torn LCL is less severe and normally necessitates a recovery period of several months as opposed to the more serious ACL surgery that usually involves a year of rehabilitation.
Before going into surgery, an upbeat Griffin tweeted, "Thank you for your prayers and support. I love God, my family, my team, the fans, & I love this game. See you guys next season."
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Tide tables and solunar tables for sport fishers in Content Keys (Content Passage). Find out the forecast for high tides and low tides before setting out to fish, and other fishing-related data such as the lunar phase, tidal coefficient, sun and moon rising and setting times, hours of maximum fish activity, weather conditions in Content Keys (Content Passage) ...
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Today Saturday, 30th of August of 2014, the sun rose in Content Keys (Content Passage) at 7:07 am and sunset was at 7:46 pm. The moon rose in the southeast (103º) at 11:19 am and will set in the southwest (256º) at 10:55 pm.
In the high tide and low tide chart, we can see that the first high tide was at 3:50 am and the next high tide at 4:28 pm. The first low tide was at 11:01 am and the next low tide will be at 10:54 pm.
The lunar phase is a Waxing Crescent. Today we had 12 hours and 39 minutes of sun. The solar transit was at 1:26 pm and the length of time the moon will be visible will be 11 hours and 36 minutes.
The tidal coefficient today is 70, a high value and therefore the range of tides and currents will also be high. At noon the tidal coefficient drops to 65 to end the day with a tidal coefficient of 61. The tide heights today are 3.9 ft, 0.7 ft, 3.3 ft and 1.0 ft. We can compare these levels with the maximum high tide recorded in the tide tables for Content Keys (Content Passage) which is of 5.6 ft and a minimum height of -1.3 ft.
The solunar fishing calendar in Content Keys (Content Passage) tells us that today is a bad day for fishing, the fish activity forecast is low, however, this is just a chance so we encourage you to take your rod and try it during solunar periods. Please, read more about solunar tables. The best times of day for fishing are:
Tide timetable for Content Keys (Content Passage). The times are generated in local time in Florida (Florida keys) and the daylight saving time change is calculated automatically, so you don't need to add or subtract anything. You will also have the lunar phase, sunrise and sunset times, the tidal coefficient and the average fish activity forecast for each day according to the solunar tables:
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NOTE: The times reflected in the tide table for Content Keys (Content Passage) are tide forecasts only valid as references for sport fishing. They shouldn't be used as a guide for navigation. The heights are expressed in feet referenced to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).
MLLW is the average of the lower low water height of each tidal day observed over the official time segment over which tide observations are taken and reduced to obtain mean value (Tidal Datum Epoch).
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I've seen a few Nissan Skylines in America, but never one of such a recent vintage.
Is this thing a daily driver? It seems that way
I've seen a few Nissan Skylines in America, but never one of such a recent vintage.
Is this thing a daily driver? It seems that way
Read the news and turn the pages.
I remember seeing CODA Automotive's first SFMTA bus stop ad back in 2010. I thought, "Man, what a turkey." That's the year I started the DeathWatch.
This whole CODA concept appeared to be another big fat loser from Goldman Sachs and that's exactly what it turned out to be.
Oh well.
Ah memories, memories from 2010:
"Whatever You Do, DON'T Put $499 Down on the $45K, Mostly Chinese, All-Electric Coda Sedan
I'll tell you, the Mitsubishi Carisma didn't exactly slay the European market when it went on sale a decade and a half ago. Simply, it wasn't popular. Then a regional car maker in China tried to take the design from Mitsu and make a version to sell to the Chinese in 2005. It wasn't popular there neither, even at a price of just $10,000. It, as they say, "lacked quality to make a mark" in the Chinese market. O.K. then.
Well, they went and took out the gas engine and fitted it with a big heavy battery and a lightweight motor and that's how we're getting the 2011 Coda Automotive Sedan at a price of, wait for it, Holy Toledo, $44,900. That's the news of the day, 45K, officially.
Should California and the feds give you tax credits to buy this thing if all Coda Automotive is going to do is raise the price sky high?
What a POS this thing is. Just look at it. In some ways better, and in some ways worse than your sister's '94 Honda Civic:
Now, they're going to have a showroom in the bay area soon and they're going to let you take a test drive starting next month. Fine, test drive the thing, I don't care. But don't give them a deposit, don't encourage them.
All right, what about the all-electric Nissan LEAF, the Coda Sedan's arch-rival? The LEAF is better and cheaper.
Here's what an overly-excited CODA fan was saying about the LEAF last year:
"It's an alien-looking buggy with small wheels and no nose that won't look like a real car to American buyers"
Uh, no, that's incorrect. Sorry.
Hey, here's a question:
Why is the LEAF so much cheaper than the CODA?
Yes the CODA has a big trunk that the LEAF lacks but so what. (The CODA has small rear seat area because of that big trunk, so oh well.)
Uh oh:
"More ominously for the company, the sedan is more expensive than the Nissan Leaf, which will retail for $32,800 before incentives. Put another way, the Leaf is almost as cheap before incentives as the Coda is after incentives. And Nissan has a well-known brand name and years of automotive experience."
Here's another question:
Why does the CODA cost so much more than the Chinese design it's based upon?
Here's another question:
How on Earth can people call the CODA an American car if the bulk of it, the glider (basically the entire car except for the battery/transmission) is made in one factory in China and the giant battery is made in another factory in China? What's that, you wait for the boats to arrive in L.A. County Contra Costa? Solano?, Alameda? (one of them counties anyway) and then slap the battery and various whatnots inside the glider and that's your "final assembly" in America? I cry foul.
Let's face it, the Coda Sedan is a Chinese car, whether you like that or not.
Maybe a $45k electric sedan seemed like a good idea last year, but this thing is looking like a clunker already. That's why people are saying that it, "may be a tough sell."
Now, speaking of tough sells, let's look at some of the marketing we're getting from the CODA people. Go ahead, click and read along:
"The CODA might be the most agile car you've ever driven."
"Do you know the feeling of stomping the pedal and waiting for the car to build speed? Those days are over. The experience of driving a CODA is completely different."
Well, I know what a Chevy Chevette Diesel automatic is like. It's slow, with a o-60 time of 20 seconds plus. I know your CODA is quicker than that, but is the experience of driving the thing "completely different" from other cars? Nope.
"It's small, energy-dense UQM PowerPhase® electric motor packs a punch, and weighs hundreds of pounds less than internal combustion engines."
How can a motor be "energy-dense?" Shouldn't you be talking about the energy density of the battery instead? Speaking of which, how much does the battery weigh? Isn't that the more salient aspect?
"So whether you're standing still or moving at a good pace, you'll get instant torque and acceleration when you need it."
You're selling an electric car on this basis? Isn't the CODA slower than the average car being sold today? Yep.
All right, caveat emptor.
All the deets, after the jump
This is the end of the Coda Automotive DeathWatch, which started on October 14th, 2010.
But tell me if I'm wrong, tell me if the final assembly facility in Benicia starts chugging out product all of a sudden ala Willie Wonka's chocolate factory.
Otherwise, I'm concluding that Coda is dead. It's not responding to stimuli, anyway.
Get the story here, just keep on clicking back in time to learn about the star-crossed Coda Sedan.
Why did we, the taxpayers, subsidize Coda when it was obvious that it couldn't succeed?
I don't know.
Now back in 2007, the electric car we were going to get from China was called the Javlon XS500. It was suppose to come in 2008. It didn't. Check it:
Adieu, Coda Automotive.
"Miles Automotive on the $30,000 Javlon XS500 all-electric sedan"
Then, in 2008, we were promised the Miles XS500. That was going to come in 2009. It didn't. Check it:
"Miles XS500 will be a lot more expensive than planned, maybe"
Then, in 2009, we were promised the Coda Automotive Sedan. That was going to come in 2010. It didn't. Check it:
"Coda Automotive Unveils New Mainstream All-Electric Sedan"
And on and on.
Per Wiki:
Coda's investors include:
Why on earth are we subsidizing the totally crummy CODA Automotive electric car company? It baffles me. What makes it a good company, what makes it worthy? Nothing.
Anyway, here's the latest, as expected, the first recall notice has come early, before CODA even delivered 100 cars worldwide.
Here's their "Statement" about the matter:
"CODA Automotive is committed to safety and has voluntarily recalled* 78 of its 2012 CODA model year vehicles within the VIN range of 53G1U4A48CB000026 to 53G1U4A48CB000260. The recall campaign was issued because of the potential that the side curtain airbags in certain vehicles may not deploy as intended due to an improper installation. Certain 2012 model year CODA vehicles may have this condition. There are no known injuries related to this recent discovery. CODA Automotive holds itself to the highest safety standards and continually strives to offer the most reliable product for its consumers."
Now, I'll ask you, how many tens of thousands of these vehicles were supposed to have been sold by now? Well, I'll answer you: SEVERAL! And yet this recall notice shows just how unpopular this product is, even though I can think of at least four huge subsidies the government grants to its owners.
Oh, but what's this, it's a non-crappy electric car what's cheaper than anything from Coda. It's a Nissan Leaf, which the Coda people have been criticizing for years. Oh well. Anyway, adorable, non?
BTW, 35,000 LEAFs have been sold so far, worldwide.
So, CODA, why don't you take your assets and try to give them to the govmint to make up for all that you have cost us?
Solyndra shut itself down, so can you!
*This recall is a nothingburger, really. I mean, my giant Toyota doesn't have side-curtain airbags and nobody's recalling it, right? The recall notice is important because it gives us a clue to CODA's abysmal sales….
Now why did Lexus choose San Francisco, of all the cities of the world, as the place to debut its "Laws of Attraction" exhibit and to unveil it's brand-new LS 460 F Sport model?
I don't know, I guess we're special.
Hey, look who was there, high atop the Metreon at City View:
It's the Stars of the Lexus Laws of Attraction Photo Exhibit as they pose with the 2013 Lexus LS: (left to right) Jonathan Adler, Simon Doonan, Devon Aoki, James Bailey, Jaime King, Kyle Newman, Brady Cunningham and Jason Schwartzman.
Man, this Monday night party was off the hook – I was transformed from an overweight Dell Jockey into an overweight Dell Jockey at the City View:
Oh, and what's this just outside but four stories up, a Lexus supercar, the likes of which I've only seen once before? How did they get this halo vehicle to the roof of the Metreon? Crane, chopper, ramps, giant elevator? It's a mystery:
(You can't just buy one of these, Lexus has to invite you to buy this $400,000 car. There's just 500 in the world, that's it.)
The place was packed, hundreds and hundreds of party-goers were up there:
Oh, here we go, the moment of unveiling:
Do people take iPads to parties to take photos these days? People do:
See the photos behind the car? That was the point of this shindig, deets below:
A good time was had by all, all the dolled-up gals from the east and south bay and all the older dudes from Marin…
If you ever get invited to a free party hosted by Lexus, jump at the chance, is all I can say.
Get all the deets, see all the art photos of the couples, see the new, sportier Lexus, see the new "spindle" grill, see the less-luxurious, performance-oriented SPORT F sedan, see it all, right here and/or after the jump.
I'll tell you, the process of taking a very tired gasoline-engined Mitsubishi / Volvo economy car and plopping in a battery and an electric motor isn't going so hot for CODA Automotive.
Get the updates here.
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Nobody's buying this car.
Nobody's releasing sales numbers for this car.
But, here you go, have at it and buy one today – I don't care.
Well, here it is, from the NYT's Bradley Berman – it's the big review of the little POS electric car that's actually made in China but final-assembled in troubled Benicia, way out there in the eastern part of the North Bay.
Here's your warning that things aren't going so hot:
"The company even brought its chief executive from China. Coda hired Philip Murtaugh in 2011, a former top executive at the Chinese operations of General Motors and Chrysler. At the 2011 Los Angeles auto show, Mr. Murtaugh expressed concern over the reception for the car's styling in the American market. First produced nearly about a decade ago, it gives the impression of a knockoff copy of a Y2K Nissan Sentra or Honda Civic. "The vehicle was chosen three years ago," he told me. "I came in nine months ago. We couldn't change it."
So, the reason why your state-subsidized vehicle sucks is Somebody Else's Problem?
And then there's this, the primary selling feature in some of the Coda ads, the large trunk:
"Yes, the trunk is cavernous, but I would gladly give up three inches of trunk depth for more legroom in the back seat."
(The reason why the trunk is so big is that the Coda Sedan is actually a two-decade-old Mitsubishi Carisma designed for the European market, which, at the time, was in need of a little car with a big-ass trunk. Things didn't work out, so the factory was shipped to China. I'm srsly.)
OK. Moving on.
To this:
"…difficult to accept the shortcomings of the Coda at its current price, despite its ability to grant 100 miles on a single charge."
Here it is. Actually it looks more like a 1992 Honda Civic 4-door sedan with giant aftermarket wheels, to my eyes:
I've been telling you about this venture, this unholy alliance of Goldman Sachs execs (the people who brought us the failed WebVan, srsly, the same exact people), assorted federal government hangers-on (bureaucrats who know nothing about cars, electricity, or batteries or whatever), the People's Republic of China, and other ne'er-do wells, for years now.
And then when the car comes out and its time for the Big Review from the sainted NYT (which had been pretty positive on this issue of this piece of junk), Coda Automotive gets a thumbs down.
Oh well.
That's not much to show considering all the government subsidies this company is getting.
(And, mind you, this is after they lowered the MSRP down from the originally-planned $45,000(!), as I and host of others (the so-called haters) have been suggesting for a good long time.)
But at least twenty people in Benicia have jobs at the final assembly plant what are paying In-and-Out level wages….
Well it appears as if "A Survey of Automobile-Related Buildings along the Van Ness Avenue Corridor" will need a new chapter 'cause Nissan has just moved into the old Ellis Brook Chevrolet building.
Get your deets below on the big news for our old Auto Row.
Buh-bye, Ellis Brooks Chevrolet. Make way for Nissan:
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"Nissan & Infiniti Open New Dealerships In Downtown San Francisco - Unique Dealerships Owned and Operated by Penske Automotive Group
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1, 2012 – Expanding into a key sales market that is known for a strong interest in leading-edge technology and environmentally smart products, Nissan and Infiniti have appointed a new Nissan dealer and a new Infiniti dealer in the heart of downtown San Francisco.
The new dealerships are located on Van Ness Ave., one of the Bay Area's most famous and well-traveled automotive retail corridors. Both dealerships are owned and operated by one of the largest automotive retailers in the world – Penske Automotive Group (NYSE: PAG).
"Infiniti and Nissan products and brands directly align with San Francisco's unique customer profile, making this effort a strategic element of our plan to grow sales volume in the U.S.," said Brian Carolin, senior vice present of Sales and Marketing for Nissan North America, Inc. "The 100-percent electric Nissan LEAF has already surpassed 11,000 sales in the U.S. alone. Along with the forthcoming Infiniti LE all-electric luxury sedan, we will make a defining statement in a region known for innovation and technology leadership. We are excited to be represented in such a dramatic way by a leading retailer like Penske Automotive Group in this pivotal market."
The opening of the new dealerships will help contribute further to Nissan and Infiniti's sales and market share gains in the U.S. market. In 2011, the Nissan Division posted its best-ever U.S. sales year – up 17.3 percent over the previous year – and Infiniti continues to gain ground. Nissan North America, Inc reported its March 2012 sales of 136,317 units versus 121,141 units a year earlier, an increase of 12.5 percent, and a record for any month in the company's history.
"I'm very pleased to offer the Nissan and Infiniti brands in world-class, state-of-the-art dealerships in San Francisco," said Penske Automotive Group Chairman Roger Penske. "Our new facilities are unrivaled within the city offering an array of automotive services, including sales, service, parts, vehicle preparation and delivery areas all under one roof."
Nissan of San Francisco and Infiniti of San Francisco are located in the Ellis Brooks Building – which opened for vehicle sales in 1935. The 8-story, 200,000-square-foot complex is unparalleled by any other dealership in the San Francisco marketplace and is one of the largest automobile retailing locations in the United States. The building was completely renovated to provide distinct representation for each brand, and features multiple levels of indoor new and pre-owned vehicle display, service, maintenance and retail parts area, separately branded showrooms, front entrances and signage.
Ever more deets after the jump.


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Authors: Behr, J.; Choi, S.; Groszkopf, S.; Hong, H.; Nam, S.; Peng, Y.; Hildebrand, A.; Kim, M.; Sakas, G.
Source: Computers and Graphics, Volume 24, Number 5, October 2000, pp. 741-753(13)
Publisher: Elsevier
Keywords: Cardiology; Man-machine interaction; Medical imaging; Modelling; Visualization
Document Type: Research Article
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0097-8493(00)00076-5
Affiliations: cFraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics, Department Cognitive Computing & Medical Imaging, Rundeturmstr 6, 64283 Darmstadt, , Germany
Publication date: October 1, 2000


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