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I've been taking a break from writing mainly due to a case of AGR blues. As news filters in concerning the automotive glass industry, there is so little to be hopeful about the way the industry is trending from this observer's perspective that it is simply too painful and pointless to comment on. Say it ain't so, Joe!
I view blogs on leadership all the time on this very site. They may be useful to motivate employees but since far too many of us are one- to two-man single point outlets, the advice or homilies aren't as relevant, or better said, universally applicable to the majority of us.
What we need is real industry leadership. That concept is sorely lacking and even more so desperately needed. Is this writer mistaken in his observation that it feels that AGR is lost in some sort of desert and is condemned to wander aimlessly into mediocrity or worse? Where are the captains of our industry who are willing to act, much less even speak out to improve the product, professionalism and craftsmanship instead of trying to please a stock analyst. I haven't heard one yet but I should be reminded that miracles do occur as evident by the fact the Kansas City Royals have a winning record and should make the baseball playoffs this year.
What constitutes leadership these days? To me, there are far too many of us that have become either sheep or lemmings and meekly accept the downward spiral that has either been imposed upon us or embraced by us.
Is there a comfort that cheaply made products and hacks that install exists in other trades? My dear wife made a water heater purchase decision six years ago based on price. We replaced that water heater three months ago at almost double the cost of the first one, a fact that I had to mention to the owner/operator of the plumbing business who installed the replacement. Not only was the brand of the old heater a generic one, I was shown the poorly soldered copper joints of the first "plumber" and two other major installer no-no's were pointed out. The venting system was not to code and since California is seismically active, water heaters are physically strapped in place. The installer secured metal straps to the heater by using sheet metal screws into the heater itself. In short, I told my wife, this was an everyday object lesson that I endure as a shop owner about price shopping a craft service. The public is deserving of a poor outcome when it bases it choices purely on price.
This writer is not aware of a single CEO of a major installation or glass manufacturing company that has been consistently outspoken on the major issues that confront this industry. Those being easy entry for practitioners, poor product quality, monopolistic and incestuous practices that exist in the insurance sector and zero accountability for all of the above.
Why would they speak out? Almost every one of those companies directly benefit from the lack of regulation, oversight and let's not forget consumer ignorance.
Take steering, since Connecticut enacted a law that required a certain third-party administrator (TPA) to give out a name of a secondary glass company as well as its usual presumptive practice of handing the glass replacement over to its in-house self, the company has subpoenaed job acquisition records from glass shops in the state as well as other TPA competitors. What's next? Subpoena car wash establishments that entice ignorant customers to have a chip repair done after the hot wax? One can be very assured that this company will fight like a cornered grizzly bear in order to keep its monopolistic golden funnel intact because it fears that if even a small diversion occurs, more will follow. However one's ears will burn as the company will howl about its philosophical attachment to the free market as it seeks to retain its stranglehold on its own.
Since a windshield is just glass does that mean all brands are all of the same quality?
This myth (and this is a myth) is one that is embraced by far too many consumers and promulgated by glass shops selling on price or corporate relationships. In many cases, there is a significant difference in finish quality, visual acuity, weight and most likely product longevity meaning; does it crack easier?
I recently ordered a FW2047 from one of our corporate manufacturer/suppliers. When the part arrived, I realized that I had somehow missed that the lite did not come with rain sensor hardware and since this was for an older Mercedes SL, I was uncomfortable about using a replacement pad. I contacted my only independent distributor and for almost three times the price I brought in a Sekurit windshield. My customer was unhappy about the inevitable price change until he saw the actual differences between the two lites. The cheaper glass was far lighter, had a somewhat rippled top line and the customer noted that the Sekurit was "easier to see through."
Globalization has brought vast changes to our economy and we in AGR are in the catbird's seat to view and react to these forces. More competition equals more product. More product means the need to expand markets as prices drop and saturation of existing accounts takes place. Sad to say, the craft side of automotive glass requires little proof of proficiency and low demands for licensing and start-up capitalization. Many see the only way to break into the retail marketplace is to price product cheaper and accept lower profit margins. They are encouraged by customer-hungry distributors which offer them pricing factors equal to many long-time businesses. AGR has created a very vicious and self-defeating circle of destruction by demanding lower prices but accepting lower quality as well. On any given day, I have to deal with scratched or distorted glass, mis-bonded parts, mouldings that do not fit, nozzles that won't thread properly on tubes, etc. Many of these issues start at the manufacturing level where the same economic pressures exist to squeeze profits out for shareholders, Wall Street analysts and executive bonuses, all at the expense of the product itself.
So, I for one, would like to see some real leadership from those who really matter. Improve our products! Increase prices if need be to do so. If TPAs are the way of the insurance future, ban ownership and management of them by anyone that has a remote interest in glass production or installation. Push for ways to improve the craft of auto glazing and those who practice it. Demand a higher entry bar and back it up with continuing education with proof of proficiency.
A gadfly blogger can only raise issues. CEOs have the ability to effect internal changes and attempt to gain consensus from their peers. The lobbying groups they finance can be used to promote laws that can raise professionalism instead of restricting change or oversight. One's bottom line may hurt briefly but if the, "Please stay on hold. Your business is important to us" really was important, you would hire more people to answer the phone.


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I have had cranberries every year at Thanksgiving since I was born.
When I was very little, living in Rogers Park on Chicago's North Side, we used the generic canned cranberry sauce. It would slide right out of the can, and keep the shape of the can.
When we started buying fresh cranberries, it opened up a world of possibilities. Between my mother, father and my grandparents, there was always a different version of stewed cranberries. It varied from hot to cold to sweet, to sometimes not sweet enough.
They would infuse cranberries with orange peel and sometimes spices such as clove and cinnamon. I would eat them for dessert along with my pumpkin pie.
Every year I see a different version of cranberries, whether it's scones, muffins, pies, cheesecakes or sorbets. No matter where I am, cranberries take me back to my childhood, as I suspect they do with others .
I want to share a recipe that is very easy to make at home yet isn't the usual — a cranberry goat cheese cobbler with honey and rosemary. I use honey instead of sugar because of the cranberry's tart quality. The goat cheese adds creaminess with depth, and the rosemary adds an earthy character to the dish.
It's a nice dessert to present after Thanksgiving dinner because it's meant to be served family-style in a nice large dish.
And it has everything I look for in a dessert. It starts with the smell of rosemary, butter and sugar. For texture, it has a crisp, crunchy layer on top. And once you crack through the surface, a colorful, creamy surprise awaits — a powerful, acidic punch of flavors with a warm, lingering sweetness.
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Greece to secure debt swap deal, says official
The Greek government has indicated that it has secured sufficient backing for a debt swap deal that will enable it to avoid defaulting on its debts.
A Greek official told the BBC that more than 80% of bondholders had agreed to the plan, above the threshold required for Athens to be able to push through the deal.
Greece needs to carry out the debt swap before it gets a second bailout.
A formal announcement on the take-up of the swap will be made on Friday.
This is due to appear on the Greek government's bonds website at 06:00 GMT.
International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde was optimistic about the deal on Thursday.
"As we speak, it looks like it's going through, and it looks as if the numbers will be promising," she told PBS television.
Shares rose on optimism that the deal had been supported, with both the German and French share indexes earlier ending up 2.5%, while the UK's FTSE 100 added 1.2%.
In New York, the main Dow Jones index closed up 0.6%.Bailout requirement
Greece had said it wanted 90% of bondholders, such as banks and pension funds, to agree to take a 53.5% cut in the 206bn euros ($272bn; £172bn) of Greek bonds they hold. But it only requires a 75% take-up to be able to force through the deal.
German reinsurance group Munich Re, French banks Societe Generale and BNP Paribas, and some pension funds, had said they would sign up.
But some small pension funds had said they would not back the swap, and others said they were waiting to see what hedge funds will do.
One bondholder told the BBC that he had "no incentive" to accept the deal and would not do so.
"I'm not in the business for altruistic reasons," said Patrick Armstrong, managing partner at Armstrong Investment Managers. "Capital markets function best when people are out to deliver return on capital investment."
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The European Union and International Monetary Fund have said that if the debt swap does not go through then Greece will not get its latest bailout of 130bn euros.
When it comes to Greece's finances, it's rare that targets are met and things go according to plan.
But this bond deal looks like it's going that way.
Reports suggest Greece is on course to achieve the participation rate it needs for the exchange to pass with fewer problems than expected.
Over 75% of bondholders are said to have signed up; the prime minister said he expected "maximum participation".
The brinkmanship strategy from the government seems to have worked. Greece's Finance Minister warned that bondholders waiting for a better deal would be forced into the swap and would simply not receive the value of their original bonds.
If the deal goes through, there will be a new glint of hope here: a sense that Greece would be in a better position to begin to manage its debt burden.
A small but significant step forward for this recession-stricken country.
Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said earlier this week that there would be no better offer, and the deal was vital for eurozone financial stability.
He said: "It is important that all investors recognise that Europe has committed the maximum funds available to this voluntary debt exchange and that full participation is necessary for the Greek programme to move forward."
The Greek Finance Ministry had made it clear that the alternative to the debt swap is a potential default.
"The republic's representative noted that if [private sector involvement] is not successfully completed, the official sector will not finance Greece's economic programme and Greece will need to restructure its debt," it said on Tuesday.
Athens was first bailed out in 2010 with 109bn euros from the EU and IMF.
As the sovereign debt woes in the eurozone continue to focus primarily on Greece, the head of the World Trade Organization, Pascal Lamy, told the BBC that eurozone nations would have to align their economies more closely.
He said: "What the Europeans have to do is align the level of integration, of solidarity, which they have currency wise, monetary wise, with something which is economically much more convergent.
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Put yourself in a Minion's shoes and impress your evil boss
In this Despicable Me game, your objective as a minion is to complete many tasks in order to impress your boss, evil Gru! In a Temple Run/Subway Surfers style, you need to guide the minion along the way and help him dodge the obstacles and collect the various power-ups he will come across.
The controls are no mystery: swipe up to jump, swipe down to slide and swipe left or right to turn. Also, as a novelty, you will also get to use tilt controls in several parts of the game, where things get even more challenging and you'll need to be extremely focused.
The design of the interface and the familiar scenes is outstanding; the locations are full of tricky obstacles and the game is incredibly addictive from the first minute. Whenever you die, you will obtain your villain score, the number of bananas collected and the distance run: your mission accomplishment will make the score multiplier increase, so completing the given tasks should be a priority.
Don't forget you can also customize your favorite Minion and discover new features as you keep advancing. Gameloft is the developer of Despicable Me and other popular games based on successful movies, being this one of the most entertaining.
• Enjoy unpredictably hilarious Minion moments
• Perform despicable acts through hundreds of missions
• Run through iconic locations that are full of surprises, secrets and tricky obstacles: Gru's Lab, Gru's Residential Area, El Macho's Lair, Minion Beach and Super Silly Fun Land from Despicable Me
• Customize your Minion with unique costumes, weapons, and power-ups
• Battle Vector, El Macho, the Villaintriloquist and all the new villains exclusively created for the game
• Encounter secret areas, unique boss fights and amazing power-ups
• Experience custom animation and voice-overs, and state-of-the-art 3D graphics
• Enjoy multiple dynamic camera angles
• Engage in various bonus gameplay modes:
→ Destroy things as Mega Minion
→ Collect bananas while riding the Fluffy Unicorn
→ Hang on to Gru's Rocket for the ride of your life
→ Unlock a new Power-Up and get ready for a Mission to the Moon!
• Have fun with your friends! See their best scores during your run, send them funny Minion taunts and challenges to show them who's going to win Minion of the Year!
Despicable Me: Minion Rush is free to download and play. However, please be informed that the app also allows you to play using virtual currency (called ""Bananas"" and ""Tokens""), which can be acquired by playing mini-games, watching advertisements, or paying with real money. The app also allows you to purchase costumes and boosts with real money. You can use the virtual currency to buy in-game items. There will also be waiting times associated with some actions which you can skip using virtual currency. If you don't have enough virtual currency to buy an item, skip time, or perform an action, you can choose to earn additional currency gradually over time as you play the game, or purchase additional virtual currency with real money. You can control the ability to perform in-app purchases through your password settings.
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Prepare for the ultimate challenge of any Minion! Run through Vector's Fortress! You'll encounter all kinds of high-tech gadgets and guards to get around. And if you look carefully, you might even find something familiar from the movie, too!
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Balinese Hindus believe that prayer is needed to create the power to balance our world as it traverses the Kali Yuga.
Three dancers rehearse in an unfinished industrial space in downtown New
York. The concrete floor is painted with an elaborate pattern of
circles and squares that simulates the Balinese tika calendar.
According to the city managers of Old Town (Kota Tua), there are
hundreds of heritage buildings in Kota Tua, owned by state-owned
companies, private companies and individuals.
At first appearance, Bali in the 21st century has been blighted by the
same issues facing much of Indonesia and dozens of other nations.
The renowned choreographer Dedy Lutan recently presented his latest
work, Hutan Pasir Sunyi, or The Silent Sand Forest, at Galeri Indonesia
Kaya in the Grand Indonesia shopping center in Central Jakarta.
Kerokan— or scraping the skin with oil and a coin —is a traditional Javanese healing therapy. Some, however, say the therapy might be harmful, causing skin to thin and opening up pores and blood vessels.
The Ternate sultanate in Maluku has played an important role in the history of Indonesia. In
its heyday, the sultanate was a magnet for Portuguese and Spanish
colonists who were eager to fight and die for the chance to control its
strategic position and natural resources.
Several women are singing out of tune, breaking the prevailing silence, while their skillful hands draw with ink — following the lines and motifs on silk fabrics.
Over the past several years, some Balinese have turned their hands to making miniature ogoh-ogoh dolls for local children.
Master gamelan musician and composer Rahayu "Panggah" Supanggah has been on a new project that he sees as a challenge.
A noken woven bag is one of the best known pieces of Papua's cultural
heritage — and is a symbol of good life, peace and fertility.
Eight people carrying two huge piles (gunungan) of kue keranjang were
recently seen running along Jl. Urip Sumoharjo to reach Tien Kok Sie
Chinese Temple in Pasar Gede in Surakarta (Solo), Central Java.
The Yogyakarta Palace, as the successor of the Demak and Mataram
sultanates, has always worked to preserve and promote religious
ceremonies, albeit with a distinctly Javanese touch.
There is something different about the village of Sumurkumbang, located
at the foot of Mount Rajabasa in South Lampung, at the tip of Sumatra.
Not many Indonesians know of the Dharmasraya Kingdom and its relics
these days. But when they are reminded of the statues of Bhairawa,
Amoghapasa and the Pamalayu expedition of 1294, they will surely recall
the three historical landmarks of the Nusantara ( archipelago) studied
in high school.
Hundreds of people from various cities in Java and other regions were
packed into the tomb of Ki Ageng Balak in Mertan village, Bendosari,
Sukoharjo, Central Java, on Sunday.
Heritage and religious tradition run deep in Bali. On the island,
temples have been the accidental protectors of ancient crafts and arts,
keeping people in jobs in villages across the predominantly Hindu
At Plaosan Temple, four dwarapala statues can be seen standing, like guards on sentry duty.
Malay culture and tradition are inseparable from Pontianak. The
West Kalimantan provincial capital, which is also called the Equatorial
City, was established by the sultanate of Kadriyah, an old Malay
kingdom, in 1771.
The grand wedding at the Yogyakarta palace between the fourth daughter
of Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hayu, and Kanjeng
Pangeran Haryo Notonegoro, at the end of October seemed to establish the
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Steven Meisel's September W Shoot Is Quite Similar to One He Did for Last Month's Italian Vogue
But a 'W' insider says there won't be beef.
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But a 'W' insider says there won't be beef.
Well, there was probably a lot happening on set?
If selected, they'll get to write things for free.
Also, here's Andrej Pejic on the new cover of 'L'Officiel' Ukraine, and the newsstand sales of 'Glamour' have dropped.
Crystal Renn isn't one of them.
Well, for Vogue Italia's beauty supplement at least.
Also, here's the editorial that accompanies Steven Meisel's cover shot from April's issue of 'Vogue' Italia.
Also, see the cover of the new beauty supplement for Italian 'Vogue'.
Also, Franca Sozzani of Italian 'Vogue' defended him on her blog.
Plus, scary things about tattoo removal.
The four ladies of Verona posed for a motion editorial this week.
This isn't the first time a white editor has worked for a black publication. So what's all the fuss about?
The Italian 'Vogue' editor sits for Jeremy Kost, filmed in the style of Warhol.
We have another shot from 'Vogue' Italia to whet your appetite for the issue. As if that was necessary.
Veronica Webb and Elite's Neal Hamil hit the talk-show circuit to talk about the hot topic du jour.
The first pics from the all-black model issue are out! Plus: Jewelry gets even more aspirational, and Aggy and Albert go very public.


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I have some acne, and this doesn't disturb it at all. after I apply a bb cream, I set it off with a little of this, and my makeup looks awesome. I wish it would stay on a little longer than about six hours. My skin can get oily later in the day especially around my nose and forehead, and I hoped that it would keep my face matte, but that's what the stay matte mineral foundation is for!
This is not a foundation for older or dry skin. It settles into your fine lines and
Wrinkles. I had a make up artist apply this for me and she agreed it's not for dry skin.
I've tried it with several different moisturizers and serum....still made my skin look dry.
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A little pricey. But so worth it. Super perfect skin, cake-free, and it stays on without accentuating any dry spots. I love it.
I have dry to normal skin that is very fair with yellow undertones. Golden Fair is my holy grail product. I'm very sensitive/acne prone but haven't gotten a single pimple from this. (I use the Matte version, FYI.)
I apply my BareMinerals Well Rested powder Concealer beforehand to my under eyes- which are this awful, lavender color. This covers them awesomely. Then I buff this on using my EcoTools Buffing Brush. You wouldn't leave the house without setting a liquid foundation, and I set my powder foundation too, using NYC Smooth Skin Loose Powder in Translucent and Sephora's "Airbrush" powder brush. Bam. Satin finish, not super-mask-matte, no redness in sight, and skin that looks smoother than ever.
I only need one layer for medium coverage, but can get full coverage if I want. The second I run out, I'll buy more. This is the ultimate buildable foundation for pale, yellow-toned skin. I recommend this brand to literally all my friends.
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Just like every other foundation, you have to apply it the correct way. If you have a lot of scars, redness, hyper pigmentation, or even acne, you're definitely going to need to apply this with the concealer brush from bare escentuals. When I first started using this foundation which was about 3 years ago, I made the mistake of applying it with the flawless face brush. That gave me little coverage, and I had to end up using more then what I really needed. I started applying the foundation with the concealer brush and literally everything is covered, from acne, acne scars, and redness. Bottom line is use the concealer brush for full coverage! This foundation is perfect for me. It doesn't break me out and I have every sensitive skin, so a lot of other high-end brands break me out like crazy. It leaves a very natural look and ever since I've been using this, I get compliments on how beautiful my skin looks. It covers just about everything. I use the matte foundation because the original foundation emphasizes my oily skin and has me shining all day. I haven't experienced any horrible breakouts from using this product in the last 3 years, and mind you I breakout very easily.
I went with my mom to get us both a starter kit of this makeup. I had to go back 3 times because no one could correcrly match my skin color. Anyway.. I did not like it. It didnt cover anything atall. It also felt..like there was too much powder on my face. It was also too dewy..the finish. I tried this foundation with bisque later on..still didnt work great... the matte version works lots better as far as not being dewy and I can find a color match as well. It works for some ppl..not for me :-(
I like this mineral foundation. it makes my face look natural and it looks good with my liquid foundation. doesnt irritate my acne. it is pricey, and i cant wear it alone, but if you dont have bad acne and want a light foundation, i suggest this.
I have tried this several times with the same result. First I do not like how it looks on the skin and I do not find it natural looking at all on anyone, it always increasing my oil production on my skin, within and hour I am already getting shiny enough that I need to touch up. I always looks cakey as the day goes on and creases which I do not get with my other foundations. I have found that PF is much better than this foundation.
I've got pretty severe acne. This product is nice and light and feels natural so I really want it to work out. Unfortunately I've got really oily skin and I feel this product slipping off my face about an hour after I apply it. I just need more long lasting coverage just more coverage in general.
I used this for several years around 2000. It was definitely better for my skin than a lot of the liquid foundations out there that clogged my pores and made my face even greasier! This was back when mineral/powder foundation was a new idea, so it was very exciting.
Unfortunately, it never provided enough coverage for my broken-out skin, it didn't prevent my face from getting oily, and it would be almost gone in a matter of hours. To be fair, I don't think I knew about primers back then.
I found some lurking in a drawer the other day and decided to try it again, now that my oiliness is more under control and my skin has cleared up a lot. Still not thrilled with this product, though. I prefer IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation - better coverage, more natural looking, less mess. I alternate between IT and Motives Liquid Powder foundations.
This was a completely new and different idea in makeup, and I appreciate it for forging a new path. But there are better options out there. Won't be buying again.
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I don't understand what all the hype is about. This is a HORRIBLE product, it does NOT cover whatever kind of acne you have! This is a waste of money. I bought the kit with brushes, concealer and foundation. I did like it in the beginning, but turns out it is not good. However, the brushes are good. And I also liked the concealer. But the foundation? No.


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Dave Sim talks "glamourpuss" on CBR Forums
Self-publishing icon and legendary "Cerebus" creator Dave Sim visited the CBR Forums today to talk with readers about his new fashion-inspired project, "glamourpuss."
Y: The Last Party + Auction
Joss Whedon and some of comics' finest talents pay tribute to "Y: The Last Man" with a CBLDF benefit auction and MySpace party in Hollywood.
The Mystique of Revenge: Aaron talks "Wolverine"
Wolverine finds revenge is a dish best served hot, fast and raw in "Get Mystique," a four-part arc beginning in "Wolverine" #62. CBR News spoke with writer Jason Aaron about the Ron Garney-drawn storyline.
Kurtz & Co. Hold Master Class in "How To Make Webcomics"
CBR News talks to "PvP' creator Scott Kurtz and the cartoonists at Halfpixel, who've joined forces to write the definitive guide for present and future webcomics creators with the aptly named "How To Create Webcomics."
PHOENIX RISING? Marvel Offers Cryptic Clues
CBR News received today from Marvel Comics a new image of what appears to be Jean Grey, accompanied only with the title "Phoenix Rising" and a note to stay tuned....
MAYO REPORT: Sales Advances & Declines
Resident number cruncher John Mayo takes an in-depth look at comics sales and finds some rather alarming signs about sales trends.
EXCLUSIVE: "New Avengers" #38 Preview
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you an exclusive full color, fully lettered preview of "New Avengers" #38 by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos, on sale next week.
Taking Another (Web) Swing: Kitson Talks "Amazing Spider-Man"
The artistic roster of "Amazing Spider-Man" is already filled with unique voices and in May, another acclaimed artist joins the "Amazing" team. CBR News spoke with Barry Kitson about his upcoming work on "Amazing Spider-Man."
PREVIEWS: "Supernatural: Rising Son," "Supernatural: Origins," "Team Zero"
Wildstorm has released advanced looks at new comics on sale in April including collected editions of "Team Zero" and "Supernatural: Origins," plus the new "Supernatural: Rising Son" #1.
WHO DO YOU TRUST? Marvel Releases McNiven "Secret Invasion" Variant
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR brings you the Steve McNiven variant cover for "Secret Invasion" #1 by Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu, on sale April 2.
Elegantly "Wasted" - Alan Grant talks New Humor Anthology
Famed Judge Dredd and Batman writer Alan Grant presents a new anthology featuring the comedic talents of Frank Quitely, John Wagner, Simon Bisley and more. Grant spoke to CBR News about "Wasted" and the perils of publishing controversial material.
FIRST LOOK: "Ghost Rider" #21
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR brings you an exclusive first look at finished pages from "Ghost Rider" #21 by new artist Roland Boschi, plus the cover of issue #23 by Marko Djurdjevic.
STUDIO TOURS: Jay Fotos
"Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer" co-creator and color artist Jay Fotos invites CBR readers into his Phoenix studio, where he's working on "Frank Frazetta's Dark Kingdom, Part One" at the coolest desk we've ever seen.
PREVIEW: "Doktor Sleepless" #5
Courtesy of Avatat Press, CBR brings you an advance look at "Doktor Sleepless" #5 by Warren Ellis and Ivan Rodriguez, on sale this week.
REFLECTIONS #231: Brian Michael Bendis, Part 2
Brian Michael Bendis returns to talk about Stuart Immonen, "Ultimate Spider-Man's" sales, when he'll know it's time to leave "Powers", and much more. Also, his weirdest convention experience is one for the ages.
PREVIEW: 44 Pages of "Jumper: Jumpscars"
Oni Press has provided CBR News with an enormous 44-page preview of "Jumper: Jumpscars," the graphic novel prequel to the forthcoming Doug Liman film "Jumper," starring Hayden Christiansen and Samuel L. Jackson.
Blazing a New Trail: Aaron Talks "Ghost Rider"
After the recent revelations about their origins, Johnny Blaze and Ghost Rider's appetite for vengeance is bigger than ever. CBR News spoke with new "Ghost Rider" writer Jason Aaron about his plans for the series.
Brian K. Vaughan talks "Y: The Last Man" Finale, "Lost"
Brian K. Vaughan talks to CBR News about going to the store and buying the final issue of his landmark series "Y: The Last Man," as well as updates on "Ex Machina, "Lost," and new projects.
Sean McKeever Leaves "Birds of Prey"
Writer Sean McKeever confirmed in a blog post Sunday night news that he will exit DC Comics' "Birds of Prey" title with April's issue #117.
Dynamite Comics On Sale February 6, 2008
Courtesy of Dynamite, CBR brings you advance looks at new comics on sale this week including "The Boys" #15, "Army of Darkness: Long Road Home" #6, "Jungle Girl" #4 and more.
T-MINUS: "Countdown To Final Crisis" #13
It's all out mayhem in "Countdown to Final Crisis" as fights break out everywhere. Justin and Brian are here to bring you up to speed and give you the background you need to follow it all. - Updated
Antony Johnston talks "Dead Space," "Wasteland"
"Wasteland" writer Antony Johnston talks to CBR News about "Dead Space," his Ben Templesmith-illustrated prequel to the forthcoming Electronic Arts video game, and updates fans on "Texas Strangers" and more.
EARTH'S MOST WANTED: The Tens
This week, CBR News completes a Royal Flush as Marvel's Tom Brevoort joins us to reveal the next four threats to Skrulls' plans for "Secret Invasion," the Tens.
Anatomy of a Joseph Michael Linsner Cover
Set to debut in March is "Dark Ivory," the new project by Dawn creator Joseph Michael Linsner with Eva Hopkins, who joins CBR News for a step-by-step breakdown of Linsner's creation the cover for issue #1.
SUPER NOVA WEEKEND: Asrar talks "Nova Annual" #1
"Nova Annual" #1 gives readers an in-depth look into Richard Rider's past and present by three different artists. We close out SUPER NOVA WEEKEND by taking with one of those artists, Mahmud Asrar.
Image Comics On Sale February 6, 2008
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SUPER NOVA WEEKEND: Pelletier talks "Nova"
As we continue our SUPER NOVA WEEKEND, we speak with new penciller Paul Pelletier, who takes over the title with issue #11 and show off more exclusive art from the issue.
Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed #140
This week, Jim Shooter reveals the true inspiration for the Fatal Five (it's not the Masters of Evil!). Plus, Superman's evil twin and the fan who got Grant Morrison to cast Emma Frost in "New X-Men."
Marvel Comics On Sale February 6, 2008
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new comics shipping next week including "Clandestine" #1, "Silver Surfer: In Thy Name" #4, "Ms. Marvel" #24 and more.
SUPER PHREAK: Ed Piskor talks "Wizzywig"
"American Splendor" collaborator Ed Piskor's new graphic novel explores the early days of hacking. CBR News spoke with Piskor about "Wizziwig" and the challenges of alternative distribution.
SUPER NOVA WEEKEND: DnA talk "Nova" + "Annihilation"
As part of our SUPER NOVA WEEKEND, CBR previews exclusive artwork by Paul Pelletier and speaks with writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning about why "Nova" is so important to "Annihilation: Conquest."
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SHIELD OF FREEDOM Part 5: Steve Rogers Lives!
In the final part of our weeklong look at Captain America, CBR News chats with writer Marc Sumerak about a book in which Steve Rogers still fights the good fight as Captain America, "Marvel Adventures: The Avengers."
THE COMMENTARY TRACK: "Salem: Queen of Thorns" #0
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Newly discovered players have dramatically altered the rankings of top comics publishers and creators on MySpace.com, the world's most trafficked website, with Top Cow, American Mule and Optimum Wound making news this month.
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Just in time for Valentine's Day, "Halloween: Nightdance" debuts in February from Devil's Due. We spoke with writer Stefan Hutchinson about the Tim Seely-illustrated miniseries and what makes Michael Myers a horror icon.
FIRST LOOKS: "Annhilation: Conquest" #4 + "The Twelve" #2
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Stella Ioannou Sculpture in the City
Do you know your Gherkin from your Cheesegrater? Find out what they are and where to find them. Watch and share Stella's journey through Sculpture in the City; the contemporary sculpture park that has been created around the newest towers in the oldest part of London. From pop art proclamations to cast iron pedestrians; there is art on every corner waiting to be discovered.
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text: WAR Gives NL Starters Slight Edge Print article Send a Tip by John Pudner 6 Jul 2013 post a comment Wins Above Replacement (WAR) gives the NL starters a slight edge over the American League lineup if the NL chooses to start Carlos Gomez at DH and Clayton Kershaw on the mound. WAR says those 10 players would be about 61-27 so far this year even with no other standouts on the roster, while the AL All-Stars with Chris Sale on the mound would be 60-28. The value of each All-Star starter so far this season is listed below: Pos NL Starter Team WAR AL Starter Team WAR Edge 1B Joey Votto Cincinnati 3.8 Chris Davis Baltimore 4.3 AL 2B Brandon Phillips Cincinnati 1.9 Robinson Cano NY Yankees 4.2 AL 3B David Wright N.Y. Mets 4.7 Miguel Cabrera Detroit 4.8 AL C Yadier Molina St. Louis 3.7 Joe Mauer Minnesota 3.5 NL DH* Carlos Gomez Milwaukee 5.4 David Ortiz Boston 2.3 NL OF Carlos Gonzalez Colorado 4.0 Mike Trout LA Angels 3.6 NL OF Carlos Beltran St. Louis 1.9 Jose Bautista Toronto 3.5 AL OF Bryce Harper Washington 1.4 Adam Jones Baltimore 1.7 AL SS Troy Tulowitzki Colorado 3.7 J.J. Hardy Baltimore 2.2 NL P* Clayton Kershaw L.A. Dodgers 4.9 Chris Sale Chicago 4.3 NL Record 61-27 35.4 Record 60-28 34.4 NL One disadvantage the AL has is that David Ortiz was voted as their DH, but the most valuable player in the league to date has been Manny Machado for the Orioles (5.0), who just happens to play the same position as the second best player in the AL, Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera. If Machado could be subbed for Ortiz, the AL squad would actually be stronger based on WAR, which gives the value of each player in the number of wins he has added with his glove and bat (or arm for pitchers) over what a replacement player would have been expected to produce. Fans might prefer to see a match-up of the pitchers who have put up a lot of wins - Max Scherzer of the Tigers vs. Matt Harvey of the Mets - but WAR calculates that Sale and Kershaw have actually been slightly better despite having much less support. On one occasion, Kershaw even had to hit his own home run while throwing a shutout to win.


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November 25, 2014
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois Tollway has taken a step toward raising the speed limit to 70 mph on three outlying sections of its network.
The agency's board of directors voted Thursday to approve an administrative rule change necessary for raising speed limits from 65 mph.
The change is in response to a new state law boosting the speed limit on rural interstates starting Jan. 1. Eight counties in the Chicago area are allowed to keep their limits lower.
Altogether, 85 miles of the 286-mile tollway system would see higher speeds.
Those segments are on the Jane Addams Memorial west of the I-39 interchange, the Reagan Memorial west of state route 47 and the Tri-State north of Stearns School Road in Lake County.
A legislative oversight committee still must approve the changes.
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EE owners: Yeah, we're cool with things as they are... IPO? Nah, not really
The owners of Blighty's EE mobile operator have said that they're going to hang onto the company for now, delaying potential plans to float the firm or sell off their stakes. Germany's Deutsche Telekom and France's Orange said they want to maintain the current management structure of the joint venture, which was created in 2010 …
Fast internet is good - but only ever had use for it when I tether - so stick with 3G for my Orange UK contract - not interested in paying more.
Here in France I now have 4G - but at no extra charge.
I switched from a T-Mobile contract to EE 4G and ended up paying £1 a month less, for higher speeds. So, it doesn't always cost more.
higher speed, less money - but how much data do you get per month - I'm guessing that it won't be more (or even the same....)
Less data allowance, yes, but then for my needs it is still more than enough for me.
maybe they've discovered...
several million pound of extra unused credit just lying around, that they never knew they had.
Bad news for employees and customers, then, if EE remain in the exit lounge whilst lard-arsed foreign overlords hang on, hoping for a better price. There will be no proper decision making for the UK business, limited investment, difficulty in retaining good senior staff, and anything that can be fixed with sticking tape and chewing gum will be.
Surely you jest?
"... because they reckon that EE will be worth more when more Brits sign up to the 4G data packages"
Because that worked out so well with 3G didn't it? Like 3G before it, I'd be surprised if 4G didn't a remain minority interest until the comedy pricing ends.
Re: Surely you jest?
"I'd be surprised if 4G didn't a remain minority interest until the comedy pricing ends."
Not to mention enough coverage for folk to actually use it outside the pilot areas.
Are there any decent (ie not operator-supplied) coverage maps? How about OpenSignal? Others?
OpenSignal shows that 4G coverage in the UK is a joke at the moment outside a few densely populated areas but then it is still relatively new.
OpenSignal also shows (e.g.) O2's 3G performing better (speed and latency) than 4G, which is not so obvious.
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Wine bars in Las Vegas? Suggestions
- Lemoncaper Sep 9, 2009 09:49 PM
Hi chows !
Anyone out there have a suggestion for a wine bar in Las Vegas. I live here but I can't say I have been to one...friends want to go to one on the weekend. Thanks beforehand.
The Grape at Town Square is decent--I don't know how great their wine selection is, but it's cool to walk around Town Square and there are a bunch of other bars/restaurants there too. The Hostile Grape at the M Resort has the enomatic wine system where you get a wine debit card and can try a bunch of different stuff, which is pretty cool. I was there on a weekend and it was pretty packed, but that was right after it opened, so not sure if it's still that busy. The bar at Nora's Wine Bar over on Charleston and Rampart is cool...the same debit card idea...but it's not strictly a bar, there's a restaurant too. Hope that helps!
re: tear it up
Green Valley Ranch also now has a wine bar with the Enomatic system/debit cards; it's a nice room and decent selection.
re: kathyvegas
Unfortunately 55 Degrees was replaced by some sort of vodka bar last year.
Double Helix at Palazzo has a great selection.
Enoteca San Marco is also a good choice for a wine bar (enomatic) is you are looking to try some Italian wines.
re: climberdoc
hmmm. just 2 weeks ago I walked by something that I could swear was a wine bar located between Burger Bar and Border Grill at Mandalay. Sounds like a good reason to eat at Burger Bar again next week just to satisfy my curiosity.
re: kathyvegas
You're going to be disappointed kathyvegas.
Here is a link to the lame (but trendy) place that replaced 55 degrees.
re: climberdoc
It sure didn't look like that when I walked by it last week, I'd remember the people sitting at the bar in fur lined parkas, lol!....now I KNOW we'll be hitting the Strip next week. This is going to drive me nuts till I see it. I'll keep you posted.
re: kathyvegas
Did 55 degrees miraculously reappear?
re: climberdoc
LOL...Sit tight! My mission was on the schedule last night but was sidetracked against my will to an unspeakably horrible Italian place.....tomorrow is another day! Things have been changing so quickly in some spots on the Strip who knows..maybe next week it'll be a tequila bar.
re: Lemoncaper
Here is one of the great things about Las Vegas - just about every restaurant on the Strip, and many off of it, are a wine bar waiting to happen. So instead of focusing on the "wine bar" concept, it could also be which particular restaurant(s) have the most comfortable bar settings, and whether or not appetizers and light grazing would be a part of the evening. Just some food for thought...
I would second Nora's. My favorite wine bar was the one on Charleston just east of Fort Apache on the south side of the street. I can't remember the specific name but was something like Blue.
OK... So after reading all these post.s...last night we went to a wine bar (of sorts) and to somewhere not mentioned on here (someone in group suggeste The Wine Cellar at Rio ..it's beautiful there ! Not crowded and trendy. (I had the supet Tuscan flight #16). Not a restaurant... had some nice cheese, fruit and bread. Nice wines and experience all arround. Going to go to Nora's next weekend . Thanks everyone for suggestions and I'll keep the list.
I missed out on seeing this before your night out, but glad you had a good time. I just returned from a week in Vegas (working on my food report), and I would have to give a big thumbs up to The Hostile Grape (hate the name) at the new M Resort. The M is quite a ways off the Strip, but the resort does run a shuttle from the Fashion Show Mall out to the resort and back, so that makes it easier to visit.
The bar was very nice, and they have a very helpful staff who will consult with you and make recommendations. There is a full-service bar, but the real fun is the self-serve Enomatic machines around the bar. So you just purchase a plastic card, load it up with money, and then check out all the selections, swiping to purchase a pour of the ones you want to try. It's a great, fun way to try a lot of great wines - you can buy a "tasting" pour of many of the wines for only $2 - with less risk and investment.
As an aside, we always enjoy Enoteca San Marco, but on this trip I was a little disappointed with the by-the-glass selections...not as much variety as we've seen from them in the past.
At any rate, I'm glad to hear you had a great night out - maybe give The Hostile Grape a try on your next go 'round. We really enjoyed it and plan to go back on our next trip.


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• By 2030, deploy PHEVs to represent 30 percent of new light vehicle sales in the United States.
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When I moved to the Midwest in 1966, I discovered many ethnic foods that I had never heard of before. One of my friends introduced me to runza, and it quickly became a popular dish with my family.
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Prep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.
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St. Landry Parish residents will have an opportunity to meet with members of their new congressman's staff. The district staff for Representative Rodney Alexander (R-Quitman) will hold satellite office hours for his St. Landry constituents on Wednesday, January 16 at the following locations:
Opelousas, 10:00 A. M.--10:30 A. M., Courthouse Conference Room, 118 S. Court Street, Ste. 113
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text: how much is admission? where is this located at? -------Original Message------- From: Jerry Herring Date: 07/28/08 11:24:34 To: Northkeep Subject: [Northkeep] Fw: SCA demo at Defcon? Is there anyone willing to go and participate in this? Is anyone willing to try to get in contact with the Defcon staff to see if we can do a small booth? If we could would anyone be willing to sit at said booth? Or maybe at the least see about putting out some flyers at the con? Kindly, Ian Baron ----- Original Message ----- From: Patterson, Jeff To: montega at gmail.com Cc: j.t.herring at sbcglobal.net Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 9:50 AM Subject: SCA demo at Defcon? We're trying to organize a boffer panel discussion with the Tulsa Amtgard and Melee groups at the Defcon sci-fi/fantasy convention on Aug 1-2-3. If Northkeep is interested in taking part please call me some evening at 519-7876. Amtgard also has a fighting pit and has invited the SCA to join them for a demo if you aren't already doing something at Defcon, I'd be the contact person for that also. Unfortunately we're not going to be able to offer free admission, we're paying to get in ourselves, but we did want to invite you to join us. Hope to hear from you, give me a call, thanks! Jeff _______________________________________________ Northkeep mailing list Northkeep at lists.ansteorra.org http://lists.ansteorra.org/listinfo.cgi/northkeep-ansteorra.org