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Four Horsemen - Feature Documentary - Official Version
Four Horsemen - Feature Documentary - Official Version
Published on Sep 13, 2013
FOUR HORSEMEN is an independent feature documentary which lifts the lid on how the world really works.
As we will never return to 'business as usual' 23 international thinkers, government advisors and Wall Street money-men break their silence and explain how to establish a moral and just society.
FOUR HORSEMEN is free from mainstream media propaganda -- the film doesn't bash bankers, criticise politicians or get involved in conspiracy theories. It ignites the debate about how to usher a new economic paradigm into the world which would dramatically improve the quality of life for billions.
"It's Inside Job with bells on, and a frequently compelling thesis thanks to Ashcroft's crack team of talking heads -- economists, whistleblowers and Noam Chomsky, all talking with candour and clarity." - Total Film
A Plea for Caution From Russia What Putin Has to Say to Americans About Syria By VLADIMIR V. PUTIN Published: September 11, 2013
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A Plea for Caution From Russia
What Putin Has to Say to Americans About Syria
By VLADIMIR V. PUTIN
Published: September 11, 2013
MOSCOW — RECENT events surrounding Syria have prompted me to speak directly to the American people and their political leaders. It is important to do so at a time of insufficient communication between our societies.
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Relations between us have passed through different stages. We stood against each other during the cold war. But we were also allies once, and defeated the Nazis together. The universal international organization — the United Nations — was then established to prevent such devastation from ever happening again.
The United Nations' founders understood that decisions affecting war and peace should happen only by consensus, and with America's consent the veto by Security Council permanent members was enshrined in the United Nations Charter. The profound wisdom of this has underpinned the stability of international relations for decades.
Interview 748 – James Corbett on the Psychopolitics of 9/11
Interview 748 – James Corbett on the Psychopolitics of 9/11 12 Sep 2013
Podcast: http://www.corbettreport.com/?powerpress_pinw=7983-podcast
On this edition of Traces of Reality Radio: Guillermo is joined by the host of The Corbett Report, James Corbett. James and Guillermo discuss the 9/11 Truth Movement, pitfalls and successes—its past, present, and future.
We discuss the political, sociological and psychological effects of 9/11, to what extent these effects linger 12 years later, the importance of focusing research efforts into specific questions of "who" and "why" rather than quibbling over "how," and the potential avenues available to take and seek real answers and accountability.
Has Questioning 9/11 become more Acceptable? By Nile Bowie
Has Questioning 9/11 become more Acceptable?
By Nile Bowie
September 11, 2013
Despite the media's best efforts to dismiss 9/11 conspiracy theories, one in two Americans doubt the government's narrative and skepticism is slowly seeping its way into the mainstream.
Twelve years on from the events of September 11th 2001 and a seemingly nightmarish deja vu has gripped the United States and its war-weary citizens. Again, the pubic is told that destructive weapons in far away countries pose a critical danger, and that despite wearing the clothes of humanitarianism, a military solution that will inevitably harm civilians is the only meaningful response. The main difference today is that after an abstract decade-long "War on Terror," Washington finds itself fighting in Syria on the same side as al-Qaeda and those who are sympathetic to the alleged culprits of the 9/11 attacks.
The international relations landscape has changed dramatically over the past twelve years, and in the build-up to another US military intervention in West Asia, a handful of leaders are today more willing to ask common sense questions about the official line toed by Washington, such as: How can the Obama administration assert that Assad used chemical weapons before the UN team of experts on the ground have even published their findings?
World leaders have cast doubt on Washington's stories before, but that the leaders of major countries have – ever so gently – insinuated that Washington may be complicit in a 'false flag operation' to justify military escalation in Syria is quite significant. As the diplomatic spectacle around Syria unfolds and the anniversary of 9/11 looms, these times beg the question, "What else could they be lying about?
Coast To Coast Am - September 11 2013 - 9-11 Truth (Massimo Mazzucco) / Spying on Democracy
Coast To Coast Am - September 11 2013 - 9-11 Truth (Massimo Mazzucco) / Spying on Democracy - C2CAM Daily - George Noory
9-11 Truth/ Spying on Democracy
Date: 09-11-13
Host: George Noory
Guests: Massimo Mazzucco, Heidi Boghosian
In the first half, Italian filmmaker and investigative journalist Massimo Mazzucco talked about his ongoing research into the 9-11 attacks, and why he's concluded that the official version of the events is false. In recent years, the Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth (AE911Truth) have brought forward a solid scientific argument that Mazzucco believes both confirms the theory of controlled demolition of the Towers, and disproves the official theory that the collapse was due to gravity.
A Brief History of False Flag Terror
A Brief History of False Flag Terror corbettreport Published on Sep 11, 2013
TRANSCRIPT AND SOURCES: http://www.corbettreport.com/?p=7980
James Corbett of The Corbett Report takes the viewer on a whirlwind tour of false flag history, from the Gleiwitz incident and the Lavon affair to Operation Northwoods and 9/11.
TRANSCRIPT AND SOURCES: http://www.corbettreport.com/?p=7980
by James Corbett
September 11, 2013
In naval warfare, a "false flag" refers to an attack where a vessel flies a flag other than their true battle flag before engaging their enemy. It is a trick, designed to deceive the enemy about the true nature and origin of an attack.
In the democratic era, where governments require at least a plausible pretext before sending their nation to war, it has been adapted as a psychological warfare tactic to deceive a government's own population into believing that an enemy nation has attacked them.
9/11: The 19 Suspects the Government Wants to Hide | Think Tank
9/11: The 19 Suspects the Government Wants to Hide | Think Tank
Published on Sep 10, 2013
Published on Sep 10, 2013
Abby Martin speaks with Kevin Ryan, co-editor of the Journal of 9/11 Studies and author of 'Another 19', a book that explores 19 alternative suspects that he alleges had the real means and motive to pull of the 9/11 attacks.
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Too Many Years Of Lies: From Mossadeq to 9/11 By Paul Craig Roberts
Too Many Years Of Lies: From Mossadeq to 9/11
By Paul Craig Roberts
September 10, 2013 "Information Clearing House - Washington has been at war for 12 years. According to experts such as Joseph Stiglitz and Linda Bilmes, these wars have cost Americans approximately $6 trillion, enough to keep Social Security and Medicare sound for years. All there is to show for 12 years of war is fat bank balances for the armament industries and a list of destroyed countries with millions of dead and dislocated people who never lifted a hand against the United States.
The cost paid by American troops and taxpayers is extreme. Secretary of Veteran Affairs Erik Shinseki reported in November 2009 that "more veterans have committed suicide since 2001 than we have lost on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan." Many thousands of our troops have suffered amputations and traumatic brain injuries. At the Marine Corps War College Jim Lacey calculated that the annual cost of the Afghan war was $1.5 billion for each al-Qaeda member in Afghanistan. Many US and coalition troops paid with their lives for every one al-Qaeda member killed. On no basis has the war ever made sense.
Washington's wars have destroyed the favorable image of the United States created over the decades of the cold war. No longer the hope of mankind, the US today is viewed as a threat whose government cannot be trusted.
The wars that have left America's reputation in tatters are the consequence of 9/11. The neoconservatives who advocate America's hegemony over the world called for "a new Pearl Harbor" that would allow them to launch wars of conquest. Their plan for conquering the Middle East as their starting point was set out in the neoconservative "Project for the New American Century." It was stated clearly by Commentary editor Norman Podhoretz and also by many neoconservatives.
Ben Swann/Reality Check: More Americans Are "Rethinking" 9/11? September 10, 2013
Reality Check: More Americans Are "Rethinking" 9/11?
Reality Check: More Americans Are "Rethinking" 9/11?
| Reality Check, Swann TV | Posted by Ben Swann
September 10, 2013
Did you know that a 3rd building fell on 9-11? That bill board is today over Times Square. It was placed there through donations to a campaign called Rethink 9/11.
In fact, that group has placed posters and signs across the world, from Australia, to Canada, from San Francisco to right here in New York City.
So what is Rethink 9/11? Wouldn't only a fringe group of people would still question 9/11? Perhaps not, because today we will tell you about new polling that shows a majority of those polled either question the official 9/11 story or don't believe it at all. Is that possible?
The first step toward truth, is to be informed.
9/11 Truth and the Way Forward: Starting a Real Criminal Investigation corbettreport
9/11 Truth and the Way Forward: Starting a Real Criminal Investigation
podcast: http://www.corbettreport.com/?powerpress_pinw=7970-podcast
transcript: http://www.corbettreport.com/911-truth-and-the-way-forward-starting-a-real-criminal-investigation/
Ben Swann/Reality Check: We Are Taking On "Rethink 9/11"
Reality Check: We Are Taking On "Rethink 9/11"
Published on Sep 5, 2013
Ben Swann Reality Check to cover the "Rethink 9/11" campaign Tuesday, September 10, 2013
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World Trade Center Twin Towers: Eyewitness Accounts
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Fundraiser Special: Meria with Kevin Ryan - Another Nineteen Meria Heller Published on Aug 23, 2013
Fundraiser Special: Meria with Kevin Ryan - Another Nineteen
Meria Heller
Published on Aug 23, 2013
Looking at the real culprits of 9/11/01 based on tons of research in Kevin Ryan's excellent book "Another Nineteen, Investigating Legitimate 9/11 Suspects". If you like what you hear it's a sampling of what you can tune into on the Meria Heller Show, now in it's 14th year on the net. No fearmongering, screaming, just straight talk without commercial interruptions. Please share this movie freely and make a donation or subscribe. Living in a post-9/11 world this truth is more important today than ever! Help this information go viral.
Interview 730 – Ayssar Midani on the Syrian Chemical Weapons Hoax
27 Aug 2013
Interview 730 – Ayssar Midani on the Syrian Chemical Weapons Hoax
Posted by Corbett http://www.corbettreport.com/?powerpress_pinw=7862-podcast
Ayssar Midani, a French Syrian citizen and political activist, joins us from Damascus to talk about the latest developments in Syria. We talk about the history of the terrorist jihadi insurgency in the country and their prior use of chemical weapons, the latest attack and claims of satellite evidence proving that the attack was not launched by government officials, and the likely consequences of a US-led strike on the country.
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Last week, the head honcho of the embattled school system--weary from months of firing administrators, holding press conferences, and rooting out fraud and corruption at DISD--decided to take an evening off and attend the Shakespeare Festival's production of Twelfth Night.
Buzz readers surely know the drill--Shakespeare lovers flock to Samuell Grand Park, spread blankets on the grass, sip wine, nibble grapes, and watch the bard's plays staged under the open sky.
Apparently, those Shakespeare crowds can be tougher than we knew. Festival organizers typically invite some celebrity in attendance to make a little speech on stage, thanking the festival's sponsors and so forth. Gonzalez was asked to do the duties the night she attended.
But who, playgoers wondered, were those three guys flanking the stage while Gonzalez made her speech? And why were they wearing suits on a sweltering July night in Dallas? Witnesses say the stern-faced escorts looked an awful lot like bodyguards.
Bodyguards? At the Shakespeare Festival? Hey, Buzz says you can't be too cautious. God knows what would happen if a bunch of irate taxpayers got tanked up on Chablis and started hurling brie at Gonzalez. Presumably, the bodyguards were trained and ready to take a turkey leg for the superintendent.
We know Gonzalez couldn't have been scared of DISD's employees. Judging by their time cards, most of them would have still been on the job--racking up overtime.
Paying the Price
Until now, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram has been just one more reason that it's better to live in Dallas. Even The Dallas Morning News looks credible when compared with Cowtown's undistinguished daily paper.
But the Star-Telegram is finally receiving some long-overdue national recognition. People for the American Way--a national watchdog group--has included the FWST in its latest annual report on anti-gay activity in the United States.
The report, "Hostile Climate," is a state-by-state roundup of the most outrageous acts of bigotry and intolerance directed at gays and lesbians during 1996.
The FWST is taken to task for its decision last year to transfer Todd Camp--an openly gay editor--from his job working on a special supplement that the paper publishes for teenagers.
You may recall the Dallas Observer's stories last year when a member of the American Family Association--Texas' most virulent anti-gay group--wrote to the FWST complaining that it was inappropriate for a gay man to hold a job that occasionally called for him to meet with teens. Debbie Price, who was then the paper's editor, promptly caved in and transferred Camp to another job.
After transferring Camp, Price pledged that the paper would do its best in the future to uphold the "highest standards of decency."
Price, of course, has since been canned, and the paper has new owners. Buzz is still waiting to see anything decent in the paper.
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Tattoo Rescue centers on renowned tattoo expert Joey Germinario (aka Joey Tattoo) and his team of experts as they travel the country transforming failing tattoo studios into profitable businesses. In a reality TV-friendly twist, the New Jersey native will have to deal with a mix of belligerent owners, obstinate tattoo artists and shops with massive health code violations.
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December 16, 2014 @ 9:03 am
Maybe Marshawn Lynch is just an introvertMarshawn Lynch is famous for dodging interviews. He's dodged so many the NFL has fined him $100,000. But what if he's not just trying to rebel or hide from his fans, maybe he's just an introvert who isn't comfortable with public speaking and sharing all of his thoughts and feelings with the world? Susan Cain, the country's leading introvert expert, helps us understand the mind of an introvert.
December 11, 2014 @ 7:30 am
How to save a historic Seattle building from condo fateSeattle is the fastest growing city in America, and many of the city's beautiful buildings have been demolished to make room for newer, bigger, modern-looking condo buildings. Here we explore how to save a building by making it a city-approved historic landmark.
December 10, 2014 @ 9:34 am
A Jewish mother & a rabbi ponder: Should Rachel Belle get a Christmas tree?Being Jewish, I have never had a Christmas tree, and I never cared or considered getting one. Until two weeks ago, when I saw a snowy tree tied to the top of a car and thought it might be nice. This story is my journey to a decision about whether or not to get a Christmas tree, or as some might call it, a Hanukkah bush. You'll meet my mother, a rabbi and a local Jewish woman who just got her first tree at age 47.
December 8, 2014 @ 10:30 am
You can now eat a Tom Douglas meal while flying the friendly skiesAlaska Airlines has started serving a brisket chili over a Yukon gold potato, created by Seattle Chef Tom Douglas, and there\'s more to come next year. But did Tom manage to elevate above the typically, notoriously bad airline fare? Rachel Belle got a taste.
December 2, 2014 @ 7:33 am
A Seattle veteran is trying to create the next Ice Bucket ChallengeSince Seattle veteran Andrew Myers posted a video of himself catching a burglar, trying to enter his home, it's racked up nearly four million views. He's trying to take advantage of the Internet attention by raising money for Paws and Stripes, a non-profit that matches veterans with PTSD with life saving service dogs.
November 26, 2014 @ 10:56 pm
Lifelong delivers healthy Thanksgivings to sick people around King CountyLifelong, formerly Lifelong AIDS Alliance, delivers 150,000 meals a year to people who are too sick, and too poor to get the groceries themselves. Volunteers visit clients once a week, dropping off bags of super healthy groceries and special meals prepared by a chef.
November 25, 2014 @ 9:45 am
A Seattle woman writes a 50,000 word novel in 30 days, while library patrons look onA Seattle woman is writing a 50,000 word novel in 30 days, while the public watches Every November, hundreds of thousands of people challenge themselves to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days for NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month. But Gabriela Frank is doing it with a twist. She's set up a living room in the Seattle Public Library, and the public can watch her write the novel, in real time, on a big screen.
November 21, 2014 @ 12:52 pm
Seattle singer Mindie Lind on Cripp Culture and why she doesn't need your helpMindie Lind is the singer of Seattle band Inly, who you might see cruising around town on her skateboard. Born without legs, Mindie is an advocate of Cripp Culture: showing the world that disabled people are about more than just their disability. There's a culture of art, music, design and sexuality that can't be defined by the symbol of the blue guy in the wheelchair.
November 21, 2014 @ 8:47 am
Seattle's 'James Franco Review' gives all writers celebrity statusLast Spring a prestigious publishing house published a book of poetry by actor James Franco. It was met with mediocre reviews and a ton of publicity. This got a Vashon Island writer thinking: what if everyone could submit their work as James Franco? Would we all have a fair shot at being published? So she created a literary magazine called the James Franco Review.
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Mavizen 168SB Dual Alarm Clock Radio With iPod Speaker Dock
Posted: 14/05/2009
Just recently bought this to charge my iphone when sleeping.
Fantastic product, operates perfectly with iPhone - like most other units like this, it says you need to put the phone on airplane mode to stop interferance.... very standard.
Alarm can be set to run ipod (iphone), radio, buzzer! - works great on all.
Sleep function can be set up to 2 hours (before your alarm will cancel).
A really positive feature is the hole at the top, allows me to connect my iphone without removing it's protective case (which is thick). Most other units like this are very snug that you have to remove any cases to your phone.
The unit is very robust, does not look/feel cheap, it is like an unit £100+
Only one i'm afraid why i dropped it a star, the back light is BRIGHT! even when on standby, i prefer a completely dark room.
Sadly this unit immuniates half the room :( I have to cover the blue circle with a sock to hide it.
Toshiba PX1394U-3G50 / 500GB / USB 2.0 / 3.5 inch / External Hard Drive
Posted: 07/05/2009
I bought this very recently to use as an itunes hub! - got annoyed with mp3's littered all over my other hard drives.
It installs in seconds (remember to wait for the red light to turn blue), before attempting to turn it off and on during install faze.
It is small not 2.5" small, but really close. The enclosure is tiny.
The build does not feel or look cheap.
Overall i am really impressed with this product.
Need For Speed: Most Wanted
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Posted: 28/04/2009
This is in my opinion quite simply the best of all Need for Speed titles. It brought something new to the typical racer, it introduced a story line, levelling, character building, car customisation and open world environment (go where you want when you want), but the police chases is what makes Most Wanted...
Well worth it for any racer collection!
Belkin F5L028er Laptop Cooling Lounge Stand / Fan
I ordered this product before xmas as a gift, it was out of stock, i waited 3 Months on it! - yes 3 months!... was it worth the wait?
It sure was, it is lightweight, the usb cable for the fan is approx 1meter in length, the holder has 'teeth' at the back that keeps the usb cable from annoying you!.
One thing to point out, it does look like an 'pillow' in the picture. It is infact an hollow soft plastic sleeve which you can increase/decrease the arch to angle the laptop to a height comforatable for you.
The fan, it quite, not whisper quite.... but it can barely be heard over the laptop fan.
Any cons?
No Instructions, it took me a while to figure out how to put the sleeve flat again, you press in the triangle and it folds in seconds.
Sega Mega Drive: Ultimate Collection (Classics)
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Okay I must be honest; I have been waiting on this for a while since it was in production. If you are 20 to 30 you will no doubt have played most of these games on the list.... is it worth buying it only to repeat the process.... most defo yes!This collection is not just a collection of old games (as they were), and dumped onto a DVD to make a quick buck, these have been remastered like the Original Star Trek, to look crisp and new feeling on what many of you will have a 37" LCD TV!The game play is still the same, yes you 'can' finish Golden Axe in just under 1 hour, however you will get something you never got before for playing your fav retro titles.... achievements.Yes! but you can buy these for 400 Mircosoft Points and gain 200 Gamer Points per game I hear you say... it is true you will not get as many achievements as you would buying them individually, however it wont cost you £122.06 - This been worked out as follows:39 Titles x 400 Microsoft Points = 1560015600 / 4200 Points Card = 3.7£32.99 (4200 Points Card) x 3.7 = £122.06As you can see this way you are getting a collection of £122 Retro Games on your 360 for £24.99Retro gaming is not for everyone, people move on and expect flawless 1080p res in their graphics, but if you are into Retro Games, this collection is too hard to turn down!
Verbatim Blank DVD+R 2.4x Double Layer 10 Pack
Posted: 15/01/2009
These discs are the best you will find that are DL. Well sealed, never had any issues with scratches/un-useable discs. These are much better quaility to Aone 2.4.
Highly Recommended.
Xbox 360 Elite Console
Posted: 24/06/2008
Really wanting a powerful games machine?
Then you have choice xbox360 Elite or Sony 40gb PS3
Both have positives and negatives. I am by no means an expert but owning both consoles I will give you my experience.
Xbox360 Elite -
Positives:Xbox 360 to me is only a 'gamer console', and it uses the fact that it is only this as it's main strength!. It has a better set up then the Ps3 for gaming, achievement points - I never thought I would ever play games just to get these, but I do, I love the challenge between my friends on who can get them and how fast!!, xbox live is more stable then ps network although I found the speed on getting games on both are almost the same. There are more players on Live though.
Okay with that in-mind, yes there are more players, but there is much more titles, there is a budget section for 360 and not on PS3 where all titles are still nearly full price.
Negatives:It is noisy, very noisy! The controller runs out of charge quickly, and if you don't have the re-chargeable pack, getting batteries out of the controller is one pain in the ..., no internet browser, no blu-ray (HD movies), although u can download them from live (at a cost), but I want the shiny cases.
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Positives:Ps3 to me is not just a 'gamers console' but it is a 'entertainment console' it offers far more choice then the 360, although it does not have achievements, it does allow you to customise some games, the console, load different operating systems (i.e. XP), blu-ray as standard - your discs don't scratch as quickly as standard dvd (360), plus you can watch movies on your HD tv in HD. Built in Optical out for connecting to surround sound system (360 has it on component cable). PS Network is 100% free! Although this means is it not supported. It was also quite rubbish, although it is now to a standard that would rival gamespot arcade. You can browse the internet (smoother with a USB Keyboard), Bluetooth for that mobile phone headset.... the PS3 just offers the standard user much more choice.
Negatives:No achievement points - never thought this would bother me but it does, I find playing single player with 'nothing to show for it' pointless (I'm a multiplayer at heart MMORPG where your status is what you achieve), so I ignored some of my titles for a while Drake Fortune etc. Lack of titles, I struggled to find titles that would/could match 360 (I buy a lot of games). Although the exclusives like Rachet & Clank and Drake are excellent, there is nothing pulling to buy until Grand Tourismo 4, finally no budget range, due to the lack of titles, there is no £9.99 games for the Ps3 cheapest is £25 - although you do get offers.
The new rumble controller for the PS3 is due for launch in September with the new 80gb model to EU market. I own a rumble controller (brought it back from the USA), it does make a considerable difference your games, plus the controller is at last a weight it should be.
I hope some of the comments on the PS3 and 360 helped to pick the right console for you!
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
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Well if you are like me and have been craving Keyboard/Mouse support for console Strategy Games, Is Civilization Revolution the answer? Well yes and no!
The game has had most of its guts removed (from Civilization four), which is not necessary a bad thing. However personally I found they have removed too much from the advancements they have made since Civilization two.
Don't get me wrong I am aware why they have done so, it was to allow the game to work with the controller, as you can now group soldiers/warriors into armies (nice touch), but the whole diplomacy side seems to have its guts removed too, I never thought I would say this usually playing Civilization as a War Morgerer, but it is a shame.
It is like - Lets make peace, the Civs go "Yea!!! Have a little dance" all the time, no negotiation.
There is also no leader traits from Civilization Four, for example if you were trying to make a treaty with Neapolitan you knew eventually he would attack you as that is what his character is like.
Do I like the Game? Well I love all the last Civilization titles, so yes! But I do wish they would have retained more of the guts.
It is commonly known that they removed the guts and made the game easy to finish in 3 to 6 hours, because it was built for 360 and Wii with no Hard Drive - so no saves, shame whem the PS3 has hard drive as standard!. They should have had two sections to the game one for epic battles (saves) and quick game (no saves) .... You won't have your Epic 60+ hour PC battles here..... Shame!.
Giving it 5 stars as it is easy to control and still very very enjoyable title.
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It is commonly known that they removed the guts and made the game easy to finish in 3 to 6 hours, because it was built for 360 and Wii with no Hard Drive - so no saves. They should have had two sections to the game one for epic battles (saves) and quick game (no saves) .... You won't have your Epic 60+ hour PC battles here..... Shame!.
Sony Playstation 3 PS3 Console Bundle With 60GB HDD + MotorStorm + Genji + Resistance: Fall of Man + HDMI Cable + Click (Blu-Ray)
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CHICAGO — Dustin Pedroia is back in the starting lineup for the Red Sox on Wednesday, leading off for the middle game in Chicago.
Pedroia had not started either of the last two games because of inflammation in his left wrist, though he did appear in Tuesday's loss as a pinch-runner. He played one inning at second, testing out that wrist on a tag play at the base.
Pedroia received a cortisone shot on his wrist on Monday.
"It's fine. It was just sore for a week or something," Pedroia said. "I got the shot to calm everything down. It feels good today.
"I have to limit my swings in the cage and things like that. Once the game starts, I'm normal."
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Manju Friend of Children's Hospital Families We were recently at Children's Medical Center in Dallas for 7 nights. My husband and I took 12 hour shifts between staying with our son and getting some rest at a hotel. We started at another hotel close by and it was terrible. I called the Sheraton, told them what was going on, and they gave us a Children's Hospital discounted rate and allowed us to check in at 11 AM instead of having to wait till 3 PM to get some rest the day we switched. The staff was very hospitable and the bed was wonderful. Thank you Sheraton for helping make our situation much more comfortable and less stressful. November 17, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by Aviationkiwi Nice Renovated The location next to the highway is not the most appealing, but the hotel has been renovated and the staff is friendly and very responsive to the hotel guest needs. The $7.95 parking is excessive, especially since the lot is not secured. Overrall it was a great stay and would consider staying at this Sheraton again, but the parking fees must go. December 21, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by Bob123 Dallas Trip Staff was very helpful especially Tamara. Location was good and the breakfast buffet was outstanding! Biggest disappointment was the cleanliness of the pool. January 7, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Vidaok Vida Ok The hotel is in desperate need of an update or at least maintenance! Not a goos spg property. October 15, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Chuck534 Good hotel minor hiccups I had a one night stay at this hotel. My room was on the club level. One of the two elevators had problems during the afternoon check-in period. Repairs were made by evening. My bedroom TV was not plugged in properly, so it did not work. I was too tired to move the furniture to resolve the issue. The toilet bowl had a leak so the reservoir refilled every 30 minutes or so all night long. I reported both issues in the AM, and the staff responded immediately, resolving both issues while I was at breakfast. Good food, great service, great shower water pressure, but just not the room preparation I expected for a club level room. August 7, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Gasman Terrible My wife &I booked our room a month in advance with "late" checkin reservation. We arrive at hotel around 6pm and they don't have our king non smoking room available. We are told that none are available. We left to find another hotel in the area, but can back to sleep at Sheraton. The room does not have a hair dryer. The shower tub barely drains. The room is so close to the main expressway that you hear traffic all night . The hotel runs out of coffee....none available for the room. The Club level food is pathetic. Cold eggs and dirty dishes everywhere. October 27, 2011
Rated 1 out of 5 by ProyiTrucking Old and smelly It's my first review ever and I'm taking the time because this hotel should not be in the Starwood chain of properties. Its old, dirty and smelly. One star at the most ! Definitely not a Platinum level property or staff ... October 2, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by KmarkTemp Management Team Lacks Follow-Through After several attempts to correct my bill, (finally happened).....I was promised by the CHA that someone would check-in to my points being rewarded/returned to my account. I did receive phone call from both the CHA and another manager...both promising follow-up and to call me back. Both seemed to state policy that is takes up to "5 days to see the points"....I have been patient.....I have tried to call back, but at this point I have to dedicate my time to my job.......not a hotel stay. It is very unfortunate because the location of this hotel is quite good, the rooms are nice....but up-keep, follow through and lack of attention to detail make it receive the poor ratings. I tried. June 13, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by schnarf78 Poor Quality Almost everything in the room was broken (and did not get fixed during my stay). The cleaning staff was inconsistent (some things would be replaced on some days). November 3, 2011
Rated 2 out of 5 by Rich2809 Very poor stay If you want to eat breakfast off of paper plates, this is the place for you. If you want to use a plastic knife and for, again this is the place for you, coffee out of paper cups acceptable? then stay here, otherwise there are plenty of hotels in Dallas. I won't be coming back September 13, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by GJBESQ Horrible Service from Staff and Management I have stayed at this property twice within the last 12 months and will not book myself or my staff at this property again. I have had experiences of my room not being cleaned until after 7:00 PM and told by the management that this is normal course of hotel operations. Management promised points for inconvenience and points were never rendered. Restaurant is never staffed. October 21, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by deerisle Good value hotel with friendly staff I am a frequent business traveler but stayed at this property with my 11 year-old daughter for a sporting event. My elderly parents also joined us. Unlike some of the reviews here, the staff was wonderful. The breakfast in the club lounge was simple, but the attendant could not have been nicer. The rooms by the highway are somewhat noisy, but we could sleep without any problems. My parents had a room away from the highway, and that was very quiet. It's not a 5-star property, but it was clean and perfect for our needs. I'm puzzled at the remarks about the staff, but they were very helpful for us and took extra time to help us find our way around town and find attractions that would be suitable for our family. The price was also very attractive. November 28, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by EPY66 First Time in Dallas with My Family Just moved to Oklahoma City and planned my first family trip to go to Six Flags. My wife was able to book this hotel with points, and I'm so glad she did as the hotel was easy to find. We enjoyed the room setup worked out well for our family of 4. My wife and 2 kids enjoyed the pool too. I was surprised by how close to downtown this hotel was an it was a short drive to Arlington to go to Six Flags. I would go back. August 4, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Louran This hotel has great features Quality bedding. Shuttle service within a 3-5 mile radius; very prompt. The club lounge is a great added feature; 24 hrs. Every request I made was taken care of timely before and during my stay. The staff was very receptive and helpful. This is my second time staying at the Market Suites; each time I felt "Golden." October 16, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mike710 Mike710 This was my first time in the hotel. I had a few issues but Alan fixed them right away all was great. October 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jules50 Excellent Customer Service I stay at this particular hotel 2-3 times a year and have always experienced the best in customer service. From front desk to housekeeping to room service, the staff is amazing. They always have a smile! The hotel is in an excellent location if you are doing various activities throughout the Metroplex and I always feel safe when staying here. I will continue to stay at the Sheraton as I know I will not be disappointed. October 16, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mike710 Great Stay I want to say it was a great stay Alan did a great job. Thanks! October 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nancy65 I LOVE this hotel and it's always my home when I'm working in Dallas This is the BEST hotel I've every stayed at in Dallas. I'm there frequently for work at the Dallas Market Center and it's conveniently located within a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Edin and Allan are great! They always remember me and greet me by name when I walk in the door and both go out of their way to make me feel welcome and comfortable! I love the updated menu and this hotel is clean and inviting. September 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bill0711 Outstandin Service Kudos to Dante at the front desk for outstanding service and his ability to recognize guests by name throughout the stay July 24, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by kevbot Average Stay I had an average stay here. The condition of the hotel is older while still acceptable. The club lounge was average, the public areas average. Nothing stood out exceptionally positive or negative. October 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by agdrw Great Location and Service Once again the Hotel and service people were top notch! Convenient to all downtown, west end and mid-town restaurants and venues. Shuttle service was excellent. Had a problem with one TV and was fixed immediately. Friendly and courteous service in the club room. I will be back. October 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by JustinT The Staff When you stay at a Sheraton Suites you know the basics of what you'll be receiving. But the staff can make a stay memorable. The staff at this property was one of the finest this SPG Gold Member has experienced. Special notice to Edin at the FD, who supersedes his duties consistently. October 16, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Toyman Nice property and location We have booked several rooms at this location the past four years. The only comment is that the layout of our rooms makes it difficult to open the closet doors and the door between the living and sleeping areas. Makes getting ready in the morning a little tricky. October 4, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rolandontheriver Excellent hotel and staff Stayed Dec. 23 - 26, 2012 Room was great, food was excellent - nice central location - front desk staff extremely helpful and pleasant Bill the shuttle driver - above and beyond - made our stay a top notch experience! Thank you to all! January 7, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by jcesl2 Great experience Everyone that works at this hotel is incredibly friendly and helpful. Especially Matt at the front desk, who went out of his way to assist me and make me feel at home. Rooms are large, SPG recognition is good, hotel is clean and new. August 22, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by mouton wexcellent facility. I was very favorably impressed. The facilitie and service were excellent and the breakfast first rate right down to the terrific coffee. Best of all, it was about the best hotel value I have ever seen. Kudos. October 7, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by GinaD Very nice, clean!!! I've stayed in other hotels in the area and this is the nicest by far. Great, helpful staff, EXCELLENT food, very clean rooms!!! I am a seasoned traveler and I promise you will LOVE this hotel!!! January 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by JazzeeJewel1 JAZZEE JEWELS FROM OKC Great stay! The rooms were a little small but overall very good. Beds are regular size and not queen. There is a refrigerator and microwave. There is an indoor and outdoor pool plus a jacuzzi! August 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by esl2010 great stay Check in was fast yet efficient. Catherine was very helpful and friendly. The bed was comfortable and the view was amazing! I will differently come back I loved the last check out. July 19, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tara716 Dallas-Fun-Wkend-Getaway We are from OKC and we always have a great time in Dallas and our stay here at the Sheraton Suites Dallas Market Center. Great service, great price & great time! August 27, 2013


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Delaware Core Plus Bond Fund seeks maximum long-term total return, consistent with reasonable risk.
The Fund invests at least 65% of its net assets in domestic (U.S.) investment grade debt securities. The Fund may also invest up to 30% of its net assets in high yield securities and up to 30% of its net assets in foreign securities.
Institutional Class shares are only available to certain investors. See the prospectus for more information.
The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.
Total returns may reflect waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the manager and/or distributor for some or all of the periods shown. Performance would have been lower without such waivers and reimbursements.
Returns for less than one year are not annualized.
Net expense ratio reflects a contractual waiver of certain fees and/or expense reimbursement from Nov. 28, 2014 through Nov. 30, 2015. Please see the fee table in the Fund's prospectus for more information.
Portfolio holdings are as of the date noted below and are subject to change at any time. Holdings may not be representative of current or future investments and may not include the entire investment portfolio. Holdings information is made available to the public 30 calendar days after the most recent month-end.
Holdings data is for informational purposes only, and is not intended as a recommendation, offer, or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any specific security. By accessing the portfolio holdings, you agree not to reproduce, distribute or disseminate the portfolio holdings, in whole or part. In no event shall the Delaware Family of Funds or its affiliates have any liability relating to the use of the portfolio holdings.
Unlike the Fund's regulatory filings, the portfolio data and its presentation in this document is not required to conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) presentation requirements. Therefore, it may differ from that provided in the complete portfolio of investments in the annual and semiannual report to shareholders filed with the SEC on Form N-CSR, and the complete portfolio of investments filed in the first and third quarter on Form N-Q.
*Cash balance includes other assets and liabilities.
Portfolio holdings are as of the date noted below and are subject to change at any time. Holdings may not be representative of current or future investments and may not include the entire investment portfolio. Holdings information is made available to the public 30 calendar days after the most recent quarter-end.
Holdings are as of the date indicated and subject to change.
1If a Fund makes a distribution from any source other than net income, it is required to provide shareholders with a notice disclosing the source of such distribution (each a "Notice"). The amounts and sources of distributions reported above and in each Notice are only estimates and are not provided for tax reporting purposes. Each Fund will send each shareholder a Form 1099 DIV for the calendar year that will provide definitive information on how to report the Fund's distributions for federal income tax purposes. The information in the table above will not be updated to reflect any subsequent recharacterization of dividends and distributions. Click here to see recent Notices pertaining to the Fund (if any).
2Information on return of capital distributions (if any) is only provided from June 1, 2014 onward.
3Includes both short- and long-term capital gains.
Managing Director, Co-Head of Fixed Income Investments, Senior Vice President, Co-Chief Investment Officer — Total Return Fixed Income Strategy
Start date on the Fund: May 2007
Years of industry experience: 38
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Roger A. Early rejoined Delaware Investments in March 2007 as a member of the firm's taxable fixed income portfolio management team, with primary responsibility for portfolio construction and strategic asset allocation. He became co-head of the team in December 2014. During his previous time at the firm, from 1994 to 2001, he was a senior portfolio manager in the same area, and he left Delaware Investments as head of its U.S. investment grade fixed income group. In recent years, Early was a senior portfolio manager at Chartwell Investment Partners and Rittenhouse Financial and was the chief investment officer for fixed income at Turner Investments. Prior to joining Delaware Investments in 1994, he worked for more than 10 years at Federated Investors where he managed more than $25 billion in mutual fund and institutional portfolios in the short-term and investment grade markets. He left the firm as head of institutional fixed income management. Earlier in his career, he held management positions with the Federal Reserve Bank, PNC Financial, Touche Ross, and Rockwell International. Early earned his bachelor's degree in economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA with concentrations in finance and accounting from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia.
Senior Vice President, Co-Chief Investment Officer — Total Return Fixed Income Strategy
Start date on the Fund: February 1997
Years of industry experience: 33
Paul Grillo is a member of the firm's taxable fixed income portfolio management team with primary responsibility for portfolio construction and strategic asset allocation. He is also a member of the firm's asset allocation committee, which is responsible for building and managing multi-asset class portfolios. He joined Delaware Investments in 1992 as a mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities analyst, assuming portfolio management responsibilities in the mid-1990s. Grillo serves as lead portfolio manager for the firm's Diversified Income products and has been influential in the growth and distribution of the firm's multisector strategies. Prior to joining Delaware Investments, Grillo was a mortgage strategist and trader at Dreyfus Corporation. He also worked as a mortgage strategist and portfolio manager at Chemical Investment Group and as a financial analyst at Chemical Bank. Grillo holds a bachelor's degree in business management from North Carolina State University and an MBA with a concentration in finance from Pace University.
Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager
Start date on the Fund: November 2011
Years of industry experience: 21
J. David Hillmeyer is a member of the firm's taxable fixed income portfolio management team. He is responsible for portfolio construction and asset allocation of the diversified floating rate strategy and serves as co-portfolio manager for the fixed rate multisector, core plus, and investment grade corporate bond strategies. Prior to joining Delaware Investments in August 2007 as a vice president and corporate bond trader, he worked for more than 11 years in various roles at Hartford Investment Management Company, including senior corporate bond trader, high yield portfolio manager / trader, and quantitative analyst. He began his career as an investment advisor in January 1989 at Shawmut Bank, leaving the firm as an investment officer in November 1995. Hillmeyer earned his bachelor's degree from Colorado State University, and he is a member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Council for Business Economics.
Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income Strategist
Start date on the Fund: December 2012
Years of industry experience: 29
Paul A. Matlack is a strategist and senior portfolio manager for the firm's fixed income team. Matlack rejoined the firm in May 2010. During his previous time at Delaware Investments, from September 1989 to October 2000, he was senior credit analyst, senior portfolio manager, and left the firm as co-head of the high yield group. Most recently, he worked at Chartwell Investment Partners from September 2003 to April 2010 as senior portfolio manager in fixed income, where he managed core, core plus, and high yield strategies. Prior to that, Matlack held senior roles at Turner Investment Partners, PNC Bank, and Mellon Bank. He earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA with a concentration in finance from George Washington University.
Senior Vice President, Co-Head of Credit Research, Senior Research Analyst
Years of industry experience: 20
Craig C. Dembek is co-head of credit research and senior research analyst on the firm's taxable fixed income team with primary responsibility for banks, brokers, insurance companies, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), as well as oversight for other sectors. He rejoined the firm in March 2007. During his previous time at Delaware Investments, from April 1999 to January 2001, he was a senior investment grade credit analyst. Most recently, he spent four years at Chartwell Investment Partners as a senior fixed income analyst and Turner Investment Partners as a senior fixed income analyst and portfolio manager. Dembek also spent two years at Stein, Roe & Farnham as a senior fixed income analyst. Earlier in his career, he worked for two years as a lead bank analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Dembek earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Michigan State University and an MBA with a concentration in finance from the University of Vermont.
Years of industry experience: 27
John P. McCarthy is co-head of credit research and senior research analyst on the firm's taxable fixed income team, responsible for industrials, steel, metals, and mining. He rejoined Delaware Investments in March 2007 after he worked in the firm's fixed income area from 1990 to 2000 as a senior high yield analyst and high yield trader, and from 2001 to 2002 as a municipal bond trader. Most recently, he was a senior high yield analyst/trader at Chartwell Investment Partners. McCarthy earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Babson College, and he is a member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia.
Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager
Start date on the Fund: June 2014
Years of industry experience: 28
Christopher M. Testa joined Delaware Investments in January 2014 as a senior portfolio manager in the firm's corporate credit portfolio management group. He manages both investment grade and high yield corporate credit. Prior to joining the firm, Testa worked as a portfolio manager who focused on high yield credit at S. Goldman Asset Management from 2009 to 2012 and Princeton Advisory Group from 2012 to 2013. Previously, he served as head of U.S. credit at Drake Management, and prior to that he was head of credit research and a high yield portfolio manager at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Testa has more than 20 years of experience analyzing and investing in high yield and distressed credit. He earned his bachelor's degree in economics, with a minor in government, from Hamilton College, and an MBA in finance with a concentration in investments from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.
1The Fund's investment manager, Delaware Management Company (Manager), has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its investment advisory fees and/or pay/reimburse expenses (excluding any 12b-1 fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, short sale and dividend interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, and nonroutine expenses or costs, including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations) in order to prevent total annual fund operating expenses from exceeding 0.65% of the Fund's average daily net assets from Nov. 28, 2014 through Nov. 30, 2015. These waivers and reimbursements may only be terminated by agreement of the Manager and the Fund.
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The third quarter of 2014 reflected multiple shifts in bond market attitudes as well as the points of focus on economic growth, U.S. Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical fronts. By mid-July, geopolitical risks had heated up and high-quality bonds benefited as many investors went in search of safety. Beyond the safety factor, the bond market seemed to be pulled in both directions by signs of improving U.S. growth being offset by pockets of weakening global growth.
Economic data for U.S. employment, consumer demand, and housing varied from month to month. Manufacturing was also choppy, but auto sales were consistently strong. Overall, the U.S. economy has decent momentum entering the fourth quarter.
During the third quarter of 2014, yields on 10-year Treasurys fell from 2.53% to 2.49%, and yields on 2-year Treasurys rose from 0.46% to 0.57%. Rates fell during the first half of the quarter but then retraced much of this decline. The 3-month T-bill / 10-year T-note curve flattened 4 basis points to 2.47% by the end of the quarter. (A basis point equals one one-hundredth of a percentage point.) The 1-month London interbank offered rate (Libor) held steady, ending the quarter at 0.15%. (Data: Bloomberg.)
The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index recorded a virtually flat return in the third quarter as higher-quality bonds and longer-duration sectors led the way. Given the shift in the Treasury yield curve, short-to-intermediate-focused sectors produced negative returns, although mortgage-backed securities (MBS) were relatively strong. BBB-rated corporates, high yield corporate bonds, and emerging market bonds produced negative returns.
Delaware Core Plus Bond Fund (Class A and Institutional Class shares at net asset value) underperformed its benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, for the third quarter of 2014.
The Fund's underweight positions in Treasury securities had negative effects on relative returns as Treasury bonds led other benchmark sectors. Also contributing to lagging relative performance was our focus on intermediate maturities.
Government-backed MBS led the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index benchmark during the quarter. The Fund's underweight in MBS modestly hurt relative performance while security-specific positioning generally had a positive effect. Asset-backed securities (ABS) outperformed the benchmark as we maintained our emphasis on short-maturity and floating-rate issues. Commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) had a slight positive impact on relative performance based on our security selection advantage.
• The Fund's continued overweight in investment grade corporate bonds hurt relative performance during the quarter, as corporate bonds experienced wider credit spreads. Security selection generally had a neutral impact, but down-in-quality securities lagged.
Overall, Fund exposure to the high yield bond market detracted from relative performance. Investments in bank loans showed more-moderate negative results.
Fund positions in emerging market debt had a negative impact on relative performance. U.S. dollar–based issues experienced wider spreads.
The Fund's position in non-dollar developed markets, though representing only a small allocation, nonetheless produced negative returns during the quarter as interest rate exposures hurt performance.
Whether evaluating current bond prices or the range of forecasts for 2015, a Fed tightening in the second or third quarter of 2015 appears to be viewed as a "high probability." Many market analysts express concern that the Fed is already behind the curve. However, current conditions may actually support the opposite conclusion. Given the Fed's history of refraining from tightening policy when the Consumer Price Index is soft, oil is falling, and the U.S. dollar is rising, a 2015 tightening could end up being ahead of the curve (and a policy mistake). Sluggish global growth — which results mostly from weak consumption — seems to support this view, as does the recent sharp decline in Treasury inflation-protected securities' (TIPS') break-even rates (that is, inflation premiums).
On balance, weak global growth should keep real rates at very low levels, and deflationary pockets in key world markets should keep nominal rates low as well. Market forecasts for significantly higher rates and a steeper yield curve seem to be misplaced, and, if anything, forecasts should be acknowledging the potential for a return to 10-year Treasury rates in the low 2% range.
Mortgage-backed securities are fixed income securities that represent pools of mortgages, with investors receiving principal and interest payments as the underlying mortgage loans are paid back. Many are issued and guaranteed against default by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities, such as Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and Ginnie Mae. Others are issued by private financial institutions, with some fully collateralized by certificates issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities.
Bond ratings are determined by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO).
Per Standard & Poor's credit rating agency, bonds rated below AAA are more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than those in higher-rated categories, but the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong. Bonds rated BBB exhibit adequate protection parameters, although adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitments. Bonds rated BB, B, and CCC are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics with BB indicating the least degree of speculation.
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since the arab/islamic conquests of Syria,14 centuries ago,the Christians has been under oppression!
the Christians of Syria aren't Arabs... the Christians of Syria are Greeks and Aramean descendants!!
THIS is job of rabbi/wahhabi alies.
its a shame many good US UK Iraqi Syrian soldiers died fighting against our new allies al-queda
It would seem to me that all the people of Syria are suffering at the moment, regardless of faith.
When Hammer of God comes down on you jews and goyim vassals like Clintons and blair everywhere!!!
Its the Zionist West thats been systematically wiping out Christians in Palestine,Iraq, Egypt,Syria.
m.clinton was in power 1million chrs.were killed in africa all he said sorry he couldn/t help thx.
A great example of Christian Muslim brotherhood..
I feel outrage that this is happening, yet helpless to stop these type of actions.
This is extremely sad. Will keep you in my prayers.
Militants -call themselves freedom fighters - free to destroy. They have no faith and no morals.
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Satanists governing USIsraHell will perish soon.
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Venezuela will hold a presidential election on April 14, the country's electoral commission has announced.
The council's announcement on Saturday came a day after Nicolas Maduro, Chavez's handpicked successor, was sworn in as acting president in a ceremony largely boycotted by the opposition, which slammed it as unconstitutional.
Shortly after the date was set, the main opposition coalition announced it had chosen Henrique Capriles, who lost to Chavez in the October election, as its unity candidate again, this time to face Maduro.
Capriles wrote on Twitter that he was "grateful" for the offer and would announce soon whether he will accept the nomination.
The Miranda state governor was picked by the Democratic Unity Roundtable last year in an unprecedented primary.
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"State television continues to broadcast non-stop the images of Venezuelans coming from all over the country, filing past the casket of Hugo Chavez, and wiping their tears away," she said.
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Capriles, meanwhile, denounced the inauguration of Maduro as a "constitutional fraud" and abuse of power by the government.
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Chavez, 58, died on Tuesday after a two-year battle with cancer, ending his 14-year rule over the country.
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BOSTON (AP) A 102-year-old woman accused of killing her 100-year-old roommate in a nursing home nearly five years ago is facing a second-degree murder charge.
Laura Lundquist the oldest murder defendant in Massachusetts history was 98 when she was charged in 2009 on allegations that she strangled Elizabeth Barrow, who was found with a plastic bag tied around her head in her bed at the Brandon Woods nursing home in Dartmouth.
Lundquist had a longstanding diagnosis of dementia and was ruled incompetent to stand trial. Since her indictment, she has been held at a state psychiatric hospital.
Barrow's son, Scott, said he realizes Lundquist will likely never stand trial in his mother's death.
"It would be like prosecuting a 2-year-old," he said. "It's just an awful thing that happened. How could she be held accountable for this when she's not in her right mind?"
After Lundquist was indicted in 2009, Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter said prosecutors pursued a second-degree murder charge because they didn't believe Lundquist had the cognitive ability to form premeditation, which must be proven in a first-degree murder case.
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After Lundquist was indicted, Sutter said she suffered from paranoia and thought Barrow "was taking over the room" they shared at the nursing home. Sutter also said Lundquist had told Barrow she would soon get her bed by the window because she would outlive her.
Scott Barrow said he had asked nursing home staff to separate his mother and Lundquist, but they assured him the two were getting along. He said his mother did not want to leave the room because she and her husband had lived in the room together before he died in 2007.
Lundquist's lawyer, Carl Levin, declined to comment on Lundquist or her health, citing the ongoing criminal case and health care privacy laws.
After Lundquist was charged, Scott Picone, then the nursing home's chief of operations, said the two women had been offered room changes twice in the months before Barrow's death in September 2009 but both declined. He said the two women were friendly toward one another and often told each other "goodnight" and "I love you."
Picone did not immediately return a call seeking comment Friday. Peter Knight, a lawyer representing Picone and other nursing home officials in Barrow's lawsuit, also did not immediately return a call.