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17/04/2009 Hasselblad has won the Technical Image Press Association's TIPA award - one of the photo industry's most prestigious awards worldwide - for "Best Medium-Format D-System in 2009," making it the third honor bestowed on the company this year. In January, the H3DII-50 won Professional Photographer's coveted Hot One Award. Earlier this month, the camera was named Product of the Year at Russia's Photoforum 2009.
As announced on TIPA's website, www.tipa.com, on April 17, editors of 25 renowned photography magazines from 11 European countries honored the Hasselblad H3D system, when they convened this week in Budapest, Hungary, to select the industry's top European imaging products from the past 12 months.
In a secret vote for the best photographic and imaging products introduced in Europe during the past year, TIPA editors took into account innovation, the use of leading-edge technology, the design and ergonomics of the products, and their ease of use and price/performance ratio.
Christian Poulsen, CEO of Hasselblad, commented: "Hasselblad is again proud to accept this prestigious award. This honor demonstrates Hasselblad's vision of providing the world's best photographers with the most advanced camera system, enabling them to create the world's best images. With H3DII-50, new components including the HCD 35-90mm zoom lens, HTS 1.5 Tilt & Shift Adaptor, and Phocus software, Hasselblad is helping photographers break creative barriers and achieve image quality that was not possible even six months ago."
For more information on Hasselblad's Hot One Award, click here For details on the Photoforum award, return to the Hasseblad homepage on Monday, April 24.


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Prettier version
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Right there. Do not modify your R35. For all those not paying attention to that here are a few new parts sneaking up on the cars.
From the GT-R Blog and CBA-R35 GT-R Blog
Trust exhaust
This exhaust does not look like a preztel or some kind of metal bending experiment. Stainless 80 mm piping with titanium tips. 378,000 yen. R35 tax added in there. Alcon Rotors 1kg 2.2 lbs lighter than the stock rotors. They are also not cross drilled. Cross drilled rotors have a tendency to crack. Slotted is better for durability.They are around $1000 each for the rotor and hat. The CBA-R35 GT-R Wishlist.. Wheels, tires, ECU upgrades, suspension, etc. See if you agree with what he likes for parts.
2nd place - Nissan GT-R
2009 Nissan GT R Rear Three Quarters View
Pobst wasn't blown away by Godzilla, ranking it only fifth due to a tendency to snap into oversteer at the limit (a behavior easily mitigated by not switching off the various stability systems). The rest of us, though, came away from our handling test thoroughly bowled over by the Nissan GT-R (2nd place). A review of the numbers shows high finishes everywhere: third in ride quality, fastest lane change, fifth in step-steer reaction time, quickest off-center steering response, a near-textbook figure-eight trace. Nissan's computerized, all-wheel-drive superstar works wonders, delivering lofty performance numbers and the deft handling feel that enthusiasts crave. So why didn't it win? As noted, its limit behavior when its stability computers are sleeping can be tricky. And while the GT-R is undeniably majestic at full bore, at more routine chores its supercar breeding vanishes. "Almost boring when all the computers aren't firing away," said tech editor Reynolds. "On the cruise home it felt like a Sentra."
From what I can tell from the Google translation. September 1st release.
The Nismo Sports Club package will be ¥ 5,460,000 ($50,854.44) including installation. It even includes a 3 year 60,000km warranty. Cheap package for 1/2 again the price of the car. Who said the Vspec wasn't going to be $130,000 ? The carbon seats were jointly developed with Recaro and weigh 6kg(13.2 lbs) each. They are pretty inexpensive at 1,890,000 Japanese yen =$ 17,603.46 U.S. dollars Gangsta. Thats all I have to say about the $17,603.46 titanium exhaust. It includes a new rear diffuser. Complain much about a $5k exhaust? There are a couple of weird things listed in the translation. Have to dig around a little more on the parts specifics.
Nissan R35 GTR VS 03 Cobra Roll Race
Dead stock GTR vs Cobra with bolt ons + smaller pulley + possibly more?!?. Racing from a roll....the car with more power wins.
Street legal racecar vs street cars. Its fast, but I am not that impressed. The ZR1 and the GT-R are both real street cars. Both with full amenities. The Dodge is a stripped out street car on real DOT R compound tires.
Well, they could (and did) bug Dodge-specifically, the Street & Racing Technology team-to the point that SRT said, What the heck, let's go for it. So SRT rented the Nordschleife for a half-day (at a cost of $2000 Euro per hour), shipped two ACRs over to Germany, hired a pro driver through Zakspeed (a race team that runs Vipers in the ADAC Zurich 24h Race at the Nrburgring), and hoped for good weather and, more important, a lap time quicker than 7:26.
This car was a 10 percenter not a 90 percenter.
A note on the two Viper ACRs: Except for a Racetech seat with a six-point harness, each ACR is factory stock and fitted with the Hard Core package, a no-cost option that cuts 40 pounds off the curb weight. About 10 percent of ACR customers order the HCP, which deletes the audio system, trunk carpet, rear cabin sound insulation, tire inflator kit, hood insulator, and steel battery cover.
A "stock" car that comes with engineers and 14 postion multi adjustable coil over suspension. You can do the same thing,you just need an engineer.
To address Coronel's complaints that the ACR is displaying light understeer in medium- to high-speed turns and its steering feels a little light, engineers stiffen the front dampers for both compression and rebound (up three clicks to position 11, out of 14 total) and the rear dampers for compression (again, up three clicks to 11). The adjustable rear wing, which offers seven hole positions with the seventh offering the most down force, remains in position three, while the front splitter stays at its initial setting (0) as does the ride height (0.5 inch lower than stock).
On the fourth run, another single hot lap, Coronel puts down the best time of the day, a 7:22.1, slicing over four seconds from the ZR1's time. It's not a sub-7:20, but it'll more than do. Per Shinedling, "Had we shortened the gearing and had more than a day to develop the car for the Nordshcleife, we probably could have dipped below 7:20, but we're very happy with our time, nonetheless." So is Coronel, who suggests the team celebrate with a round of beer at the famous Pistenklause restaurant. Everyone obliges, as there is much to rejoice and, let's face it, likely little time to enjoy it-undoubtedly, the ZR1 will be back as will the GT-R (rumors abound that a V-Spec version has lapped a 7:25). But for now, the Viper ACR is the most lethal 'Ringer around.Shorten the gearing ? Again is this a racecar or a street car. A tuner GT-R would be faster than this car at the ring. Apples to Apples comparision. A ZR1 on a real tire would be faster. Strip a couple hundred pounds out of the ZR1 and the GT-R and they will kill the ACR. Put the Cobb R35 GT-R or Amuse R35 GT-R at the Nurburgring and see what they do. Pro driver and an Engineer. I am not impressed.
"Sweet!" gushes Pobst after his maximum laps in Godzilla. "Really comfortable on the track. GT-R can easily handle its power-I want more! Minimal body roll, but still good control. I could break the rear end loose when I wanted to, but when it went it really went. Steering is quick, very quick responding-which allowed me to catch the car easily. Really, it's a beastly car-not necessarily in a bad way. It's a visceral car to drive. A lot of fun." Which begs the obvious question: Given his enthusiasm, and the GT-R's impressive track numbers, why didn't Pobst rank the GT-R higher than fifth? "While it predominately understeers slightly, it can easily be provoked into snap oversteer. That was fun, but the GT-R is violent when it breaks loose; the R8, in contrast, drifts sweetly. The "R" mode really isn't a race mode-there's still a lot of stability control working, which is fine for the average guy but frustrating for me as a race driver. And before you turn stability control completely off, boy, you'd better have a lot of car-control clinics under your belt. The R8 is much more refined, a muscular dancer. The GT-R is a wrestler."
On the numbers boards, the Dodge Viper ACR devastated the field. Quickest in the figure eight by nearly half a second. Most lateral grip by far. Fastest lap time by almost five seconds. Ah, but that was almost a given: With its adjustable suspension (tuned by a Dodge engineer prior to our track laps), downforce-churning rear wing, and huge, barely legal Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, the Viper ACR is in all fairness a race car you can drive on the street. Pobst loves it. "We just made the jump to light speed! Just raised the limits of cornering and braking into another dimension. Tires felt grippier than many full-slicks cars I've raced. But when they break away, it's quick and it's big. Still, I felt in complete control." So how did this big black bat finish only seventh on Pobst's scorecard? "The Viper is high in terms of numbers," he says. "But it's brutal. It's like riding a bull. It's tremendous fun, and I love that there aren't any electronic stability controls, but if you're going to drive the Viper anywhere near its limit, you had better know what you're doing. It's not a finesse car. It's enjoyable but crude."
The AccessPORT with TCM support offers Clutch Capacity adjustment, which controls the hydraulic pressure applied to the clutch plates. Yet another on the fly adjustment without the need for a reflash, simply select Clutch Capacity from the AccessPORT menu to reveal +/-7 levels of adjustment to control clutch clamping force.
The exhaust looks kind of like a pretzel.
Quad titanium tip. Stainless steel construction From now on this is dubbed the HKS Pretzel exhaust
The contenders, starting from the humble front-drive end of the field include Chevy's turbo-direct-injected Cobalt SS coupe and the Mini Cooper S. Front-engine/rear-drivers include a Mazda RX-8 with the new R3 handling package, BMW's rev-happy V-8 M3, Ford's highest-performing Mustang ever, the Shelby GT500KR, and Dodge's race-ready Viper ACR. Front-engine all-wheelers include the new Mitsubishi Evolution MR and newer Nissan GT-R. Contesting the mighty 911 Turbo in the mid- or rear-engine supercar class is Audi's stunning R8.
El Toro for some handling tests, then Mr Hotshoe himself - Randy Pobst in the cars at Laguna Seca.
STAY TUNED: Part two of our Best Handling competition will run this Wednesday (Aug. 27) and the winner story will run this Friday (Aug. 29). We'll have more videos throughout the week on each car.
The ZR1 produces momentous car-geek numbers: zero to 60 in 3.4 seconds, a 205-mph top speed, 7.26 seconds around Germany's Nürburgring, 638 horsepower, and 604 pounds-feet of torque. To put it in context, there's only a factor of 0.001 between the ZR1 and being punched full-on by Kimbo Slice.
I have heard from a friend, that he ran a Z06 up to 200 mph, measuring his speed with an electric eye sensor. I suspect the ZR1 will do 205 pretty easily.
Carbon-ceramic brakes from Brembo provide the kind of stoppage you'd expect from an arriving 737. These are the same high-heat-handling discs used in the Ferrari Enzo. Actually, as one engineer said, they're the size of those on the track-only Ferrari FXX in the front and the lesser Enzo in the rear (did I just say "lesser Enzo"?).I wonder what the spec on the Spec V's brakes will be ?
Ultimately, the 2009 Corvette ZR1 may never score a single kudo from kids with pictures of Lamborghinis and Elisha Cuthbert in their lockers. Japanophiles who deify the 2009 Nissan GT-R will go on posting put-downs on Internet fan forums. And Chevrolet engineers who worked the ZR1 program will still sleep soundly as kittens. Yes, the ZR1 is that good.
Can't we all just get along? Actually I own more GM vehciles than Japanese vehicles. Well at least personally.
This is a few weeks old, but I never posted it up. Just ran across it again.
Each VR38 engine is built by a single, specially trained operator, who assembles about 700 parts during the 100 minutes that Nissan judiciously allots for completion of the task. According to Nissan, five primary steps make up the process of finishing the incredible 480-hp, 430-lb-ft, 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged monster V-6:
An exploded VR38DETT - edit - I didn't look at the picture too closely. Thats not a VR38.. Wrong picture in that Automobile article. Not literally exploded.Elsewhere in the factory, which builds four other types of engines, robotized carts roll around on tracks in the floor, carrying parts from station to station. Hilariously, the carts are accompanied by a sound track much like that of an American ice-cream truck, playing songs including "It's a Small World" and "Swan Lake."
That's right, I wrote beauty. From the photos, many judge the GT-R as an ugly duckling, but from my unscientific poll of the dozens of people poring over the car at work today, I'd say the GT-R is one of those cars that is just not photogenic. It really is striking in person. Personally, I like the side profile best: it reminds me of a fighter jet.
I think its pretty fast from the drivers seat, but scary from the passenger side. I have driven a few 500, 600, 700 wheel horsepower cars. The GT-R feels like it is, a 400 whp car. Thats a fast car. In real life though, with the quick shifting, it adds up to be a little quicker than a 400 whp , 3800 lb car...but there is still nothing that can prepare you for the sheer exhilaration of mashing the throttle for the first time in the GT-R. I can tell you it is fast (oh, and it is), but until you feel your stomach in your throat — unfortunately, you just won't get it.
James found his fastest lap during the cool 2nd session on Sunday while chasing a new Nissan GTR R35. His lap time of 1.36.200, was nearly a four second improvement over his TTA lap record setting time last year. The time earned the Takata Impreza the honor of being the Fastest Limited Qualifier for the Super Lap Battle,The GT-R was not slow. 3rd overall from what I can see from the standings.
1:36.200 for the Impreza . 1:36.875 for the GT-R
Here is a US spec R35 GT-R on 91 octane fuel dynoed on Harman Motives Dyno. It does 403 whp, which again is not bad on this type of dyno on pump fuel.
Stage1 for stock vehicles with 91 octane fuel. Stage 1 on the GT-R increases peak torque +60 lb. ft, peak horsepower increases by +55 WHP.
Stage1 for stock vehicles with 93 octane fuel. Stage 1 on the GT-R increases peak torque +70 lb. ft, peak horsepower increases by +63 WHP.Stage2 for vehicles with high-flow downpipes, race pipes, or turbo-back exhaust systems with 100 octane fuel. Stage 2 on the GT-R increases peak torque +90 lb. ft, peak horsepower increased by +70 WHP. This should wake up a few GT-R's for people. Maps for 91,93,97,100,102 RON
They ran the car in 4th and 5th gear, rear wheel drive on a 2 wheel Dynojet. Interesting, I would have thought the car would be all pissed off if you tried to dyno it rear wheel drive. 436 horsepower - 430 lb-ft of torque in 4th gear. Peaking at 14 psi of boost , dropping down to just above 10 psi.
Not too bad on power.
Ask Men.com ranks the Nissan GT-R as the #1 Babe Magnet . I don't think whoever ranked these cars has actually spent anytime with Nissan GT-R's. If they had spent any time with one, they would realize its actually the opposite. Great guy magnet. Probably perfect for ugly women or gay men. Just like the older GT-R's. Its a mans car for men secure in their manhood. Ah, yeah. If you need a car to pick up women, maybe you really should rethink more than your car.
Heres some pictures of the Maisto pre-production Nissan R35 GT-R.
According to Maisto these are going to retail around $10 each. Not quite the details of some 1/43rd diecast models, but about 1/3rd the price. Less expensive R35 GT-R for everyone.
The NSX-R GT looked very smooth and balanced out on the track clocking a 1:25xx. (Billy can comment on this as he also drove it, I respectfully declined the offer out of fear.) The Mine's R35 also clocked a 1:25xx which was also very impressive. So head to head it was pretty much even! It was good to see an older tech car with less hp and RWD be able to hang with today's new AWD Japanese Super Car.
I took a few photos of the NSX-R GT when I stopped by M-Workz last week. For those interested the videos will be shown on gtchannel.com in the near future, its definitely worth watching as it compares the stock NA2 to the Spoon NSX-R GT to the Factor X Racing Unlimited NSX. Thank you Taro and crew at Zig Zag Asia!
The Skystang.Built for Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift. The car was actually pretty quick. I never got around to really tuning the car. I just made sure it ran and drove. Only running 13 psi of boost it did a mid 13 second @ 109 mph quarter mile on the 19 inch tires.
I find it interesting that it won the catagory, when the car is not actually on sale in the UK yet. Not until next year actually. Their contest, their rules.
"Every so often, a new car comes along which is so far ahead of everything else that's gone before, it sends shockwaves through the market. That's what happened with the Nissan GT-R this year. It's so good, it offers more than many models costing twice the price."The cars in the Sporting Car Catagory
• Aston Martin V8 Vantage
• Audi R8
• Lexus IS F
• Mercedes C63 AMG
• Mitsubishi Evo X
• Nissan 350Z
• Nissan GT-R
• Porsche 911
• Porsche Boxster
• Porsche Cayman
• Subaru Impreza WRX STi
• Vauxhall VXR8
Despite what Nissan claims, the GT-R is not making the advertised 480 horsepower.
In this case its more power. Nissans answer has been an efficient driveline. It might be efficient, or maybe this car just rewrites some of the correction factors that people use.
On MotorCity Speed's Mustang dyno in Commerce Township, Michigan, GT-R No. 4 produced a peak of 415 horsepower at the wheels. Based on our 20-percent loss estimate, the engine output was 519, or 39 horsepower more than Nissan's stated 480.
So what's up? We called Nissan, and the company says the first four cars we tested were early-build versions that received regular engine-computer software updates, which may account for the varied results we recorded. We then wondered which engine-computer calibration was the one real-world GT-R buyers would receive.
Three weeks later, a fifth GT-R arrived. This one, allegedly, was a production version with the latest—and final—engine calibration. We took it both to the test track and MotorCity's dyno.
This car performed nearly identically to the fourth car. It smoked the quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 120 mph and produced 420 wheel horsepower. We also measured the turbo boost pressure in both cars, and the curves were basically identical.
There are a couple of dyno charts, and boost pressure charts on the Car and Driver site. The prototype car actually made less boost than the production car.
Introducing our new website decidated to the new Nissan R35 GT-R
www.gtr23.com (early release verson, much more to follow)
23 is the most famous number used for the race cars for many years in Lemans, Super GT and other Racing series. Lucky Number !
Bought to you by the people at GTC, we introduce the very best stand alone website for GT-R performance parts. In Partnership / association with Super Brands Sunline Auto, Auto Select, Power House Amuse, Zele Harrison, Cobb Tuning, Midori, HKS Kansai, Blitz, Endless brake technology, 5Zigen, Top Secret and many others who support & work with us.
First in Europe to test on the dyno, and surprise surprise we found Nissan had in fact underestimated power figures, we saw 502 bhp, which is 22bhp over factory claimed 480 BHP. We also saw an even more impressive 520bhp using BP Ultimate 102 Unleaded.
First to add an aftermarket exhaust and not just any run of the mill exhaust, we insisted on the very best Sunline Auto GT Titanium, this saw a fantastic response of 30bhp extra with just cat back exhaust and front pipe…and a sweet sound that is unique to Japanese Titanium, increasing the stock 88db to 98 db.
First to reflash the stock ecu using the fantastic Cobb Tunning accessPORT. We also reviewed the chassis and suspension set up. We have had our GT-R at a number of the most challenging race tracks in UK; Silverstone, Brands hatch, Donnington, Anglesey and even the infamous Dundsfold Top Gear track ! on a day out with Mclaren vs their SLR722
For over 6 years GTC has been providing a highly competitive service that enables our customers to source amazing tuning parts from USA and Japan. Our friendly and efficient service is aimed at providing complete customer satisfaction and most of our business comes by word of mouth through previous customers.
Please browse our site and find out what we are able to offer you. If you don´t see what you want, or if you have any questions, please contact us. Whatever your requirements, you're in safe, experienced hands.
GTR 23 has arrived in style to cater for the JDM, US and soon to be released European model of the Nissan GT-R. The website contains 100's of aftermarket Japanese made tuning and styling products for the new GT-R and is updated regularly to feature the most up to date content ! backed by the very best Japanese brands & tuning houses. In association with our friends around the world we can make available the very latest news on all things GT-R. Many thanks goes to GTRBLOG, GTR-WORLD, CBA-R35, 2009GTR, Kultivate and many more… where possible we'll do our best to not only break the news but also make it :)
As well as being Europe's premier performance parts distributor, we can offer technical advise and servicing on your GT-R. Forget hearsay on the net, we know which oils should be used on the increadible GT-R gear box, engine and LSD. We have fault finding and error codes clearing diagnostic equipment. We can reflash your ecu for different levels of tune (further details can be found on our tuning page).
Lots more updates to the site to come
Best Wishes
Benji Linney
More sources for Japanese and other parts overseas.

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Despite progress in the state of Montana as a whole, unemployment on our reservations remains far too high.
The Montana American Indian Caucus has been fighting to continue full funding for Indian Country Economic Development, which provides resources to tribal businesses to expand operations and facilities and train and employ new workers. This is a vital program that assists tribal members with finding full-time, permanent jobs, starting their own businesses, and improving their lives.
Democrats have proposed several other common-sense jobs bills that will create jobs across Montana.
One of the most important would increase access to Medicaid. Over the next eight years this plan would bring $6 billion dollars into Montana, translating into $4 billion dollars in wages and 10,000 new Montana jobs. It will cover over 60,000 Montanans, helping children, seniors, and people with disabilities afford doctor visits so they can avoid expensive emergency room care. Working Montana families can get treatment when they are sick without risking their financial health as well.
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Ayushman Khurana is one of the rising actor and star in Bollywood. His craze and popularity is increasing day by day in people. Ayushman Khurana has got his fame from his debut and super hit movie "Vicky Donor". A few months back, he got married to his girlfriend named Tahira Kashyap. Most of his fans especially girls want to know each and everything about his wife Tahira Kashyap. People are very much desperate to know Aysuhman Khurana wife Tahira Kashyap biography.
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The Ayushman Khurana wedding date was finalized by his parents. Both Ayushman Khurana and Tahira Kashyap were tied into a knot of marriage in the year 2010. After the family decision and settlement in life, both decided to get married and live happily. After three years, Ayushmann wife Tahira Kashyap gave birth a sweet and beautiful child. The Ayushman Khurana child's name is Virajveer Khurrana. Recently, Ayushman said in an interview that he hardly met his son in a month. Sometimes, he is so much busy that he is not able to meet his son within two or three months due to his busy schedule.
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The July issue of Environment & Climate News reports Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy has signed legislation allowing large-scale hydroelectric power to qualify under the state's renewable power mandate. Hydropower is substantially less expensive than wind and solar and emits no greenhouse gases.
Also in this issue:
- Climate models used by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and other climate groups to predict future temperatures have failed miserably at predicting climate in recent years, new data from NASA scientists shows.
- Attorneys general from 13 energy-producing states have sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency upholding state primacy in overseeing fracking.
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management officials improperly classified two ethanol processing plants in an effort to avoid applicable pollution limits, an Indiana appellate court ruled.
- California Gov. Jerry Brown says he wants to revise Proposition 65, formally titled The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, to reduce instances of lawyers filing frivolous lawsuits for monetary gain.
- Global warming alarmists have been caught doctoring the results of a widely cited paper asserting a 97 percent scientific consensus regarding human-caused global warming.
- The Democrat-dominated California State Assembly rejected by a vote of 37–24 a bill that would have banned oil and natural gas fracking in the state.
Newspaper Articles in this Issue
Court Rules Indiana Ethanol Plants Exceeded Pollution Limits
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Minnesota Implements Solar Power Mandate
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Cooling Looms As Earth's True Climate Calamity
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Michigan Governor Seeks to Raise Renewable Energy Mandate
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Peer-Reviewed Study Finds CO2 Not Responsible for Recent Global Warming
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Climate Alarmists Caught Doctoring '97 Percent Consensus' Claims
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A Don't-Miss Science Conference July 13-14
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California Assembly Rejects Fracking Ban
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Models Predicted Too Much Warming, New Data Show
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Feds Give Wind Producers Free Pass to Kill Condors
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EPA Continues Imposing Costly and Unnecessary New Restrictions
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Brown Seeks Rewrite of California Toxins Law
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SolarCity Sues Federal Government for More Subsidies
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Connecticut Adds Hydropower to Renewable Mix
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EPA Issues New Pebble Mine Assessment
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Forget Popular Pessimism: The Future for Humans Is Bright
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Attorneys General Warn EPA over 'Sue and Settle' Fracking Regulations
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Global Warming Programs Force Hike in California Power Bills
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Maryland Wind Farm Threatens Bald Eagles
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BLM Cancels California Oil Lease Sales, Blames Sequester
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Joining some of her former teammates on the Lady Lions basketball program, Maggie Thompson stated, "I feel Bryan College has a lot to offer. The small Christian college atmosphere is exactly what I was searching for. I especially look forward to playing for Coach (Jason) Smith and Bryan College."
Smith commented, "Maggie is excited to attend Bryan and re-connect with some friends from the past. Her enthusiasm will go a long way for her success here at Bryan. We have been fortunate to recruit players from the highly successful Bradley Central program and we are thankful that Maggie will continue the legacy of the Bradley-Bryan connection. I look forward to working with her to assist in developing her game at the next level."
The daughter of Stanley and Holly Thompson and granddaughter of Ned and Ann Johnson and Lewis and Louise Thompson, Thompson played at Walker Valley before transferring to Bradley Central for her final high school season. She also played travel basketball with Tennessee Team Pride, based out of Smyrna, and the Knoxville Lady Panthers.
While with Tennessee Team Pride her squad won the AAU State Championship all three years, and was ranked in the top three at the national level. She was coached by Clifford Coleman, the coach at Lancaster Christian in Middle Tennessee.
Thompson also played her last 2 1/2 years with the Knoxville Lady Panthers coached by Kyle Herring and Don Brown. She also played on their Elite 80 fall league, from which numerous colleges recruit players to play at the next level.
Thompson also had scholarship offers from Martin Methodist, Hiwassee College and Covenant College. In addition, she also had an offer to play at Truett-McConnell.
She chose Bryan College because it is a small Christian college with a strong academic program, plus it is close to home. When asked about the coaching staff and school in general, Thompson stated, "Coach Smith and the assistant coaches at Bryan are amazing, and the school is equally amazing."
She is excited about being a Bryan Lion and looking forward to their season starting in just a few weeks. She said she was also excited at the fact that several of her old teammates, from Tennessee Team Pride and the Knoxville Lady Panthers, also signed with Bryan. Thompson will also be joining the team that includes former Bradley County players Keila Formont and Taylor Neuharth.


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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the commencement ceremony held?
Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 in the College's hangar. All students must arrive no later than 9 a.m. and report to their designated rooms located on the second level by the main security desk. If something prevents you from attending or you do not plan to attend the ceremony please let us know by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
How many tickets will I receive for the commencement ceremony?
Graduates will receive four commencement tickets that will be distributed with your cap and gown. A guest without a ticket will have to view the ceremony from the overflow room. Overflow tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis and will be capped when we reach maximum capacity for the space. Students may request overflow tickets by emailing email@example.com.
When is the honors convocation ceremony?
Student achievement and academic excellence will be recognized at the College's honors convocation ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the College's main lobby.
When is commencement rehearsal?
Commencement rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in rooms E101/E103 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Pizza will be served. It is strongly recommended that students attend the commencement rehearsal so they are fully prepared to participate in the commencement exercise.
When is the graduation celebration?
President Dr. John C. Fitzpatrick cordially invites students and their families to attend the graduation celebration with buffet dinner on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Studio Square Beer Garden located at 35-33 36th Street Astoria, NY 11106.
Do I have to pay the commencement fee?
Graduating students must pay an $80 graduation fee. This fee covers the cost of your cap and gown as well as your diploma. Students can pay by cash, credit card (MasterCard, American Express or Visa) or check (made out to Vaughn College) at the office of student accounts. Students must pay the graduation fee no later than Thursday, May 15, 2014.
If you were registered for classes during the Spring 2012 semester, your commencement fee will be waived.
When are the senior week events?
We have planned some exciting events to celebrate your hard work and achievement that will take place from Saturday, April 26 to Saturday, May 3. All seniors are welcome to participate in the senior week events. The senior week brochure and commencement website provides event details, cost and registration information. Please register at www.vaughn.edu/commencement. We have limited space for certain events, so please sign up early.
How do I order a cap and gown?
In order to place your cap and gown order, you must complete a short survey at http://www.vaughn.edu/Commencement/graduation-survey.cfm. After completing the survey, you will be directed to the Herff Jones link to order your cap and gown. Please make sure you complete the cap and gown order form to ensure the correct size and fit of your cap and gown. A confirmation email will be sent to you upon order completion.
When and where do I pick up my cap and gown?
All cap and gown orders must be submitted online with Herff Jones by Monday, March 24, 2014 at www.vaughn.edu/commencement. Cap and gown distribution dates and times are listed below.
Monday, May 5, 2014 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, May 9, 2014 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
When can I take my senior portraits?
Gina Motisi from Gina Motisi Photography will be on campus during the following dates and times:
Tuesday, March 11 | 10 a.m. 3 p.m | Main Lobby
Wednesday, March 19 | 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Main Lobby
Tuesday, April 15 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Main Lobby
Monday, April 21 | 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Main Lobby
Wednesday, May 14 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | E101/E103
Students who miss on-campus graduation portraits can contact photographer Gina Motisi to schedule a portrait session at her studio in Stony Brook, NY. It is recommended that men wear a shirt and tie. Finished portraits will be mailed to the address provided by the graduate. Please allow two to three weeks for delivery. For more information, contact Gina Motisi at 631.751.2669 or at email@example.com.
How do I order my senior ring?
Special discounts are available for Vaughn students wishing to purchase graduation rings. Representatives from Herff Jones are scheduled to be on campus during the following times:
Tuesday, March 11 | 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Main Lobby
Wednesday, March 19 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Main Lobby
Tuesday, April 15 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Main Lobby
Tuesday, April 23 | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Marriott Hotel
Wednesday, May 14 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | E101/E103
After May 14, information regarding ring purchases can be received at the bookstore, located in LL14.
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I just found out that I was accepted into Roosevelt University's graduate school and I'm planning on moving within the next couple of months. I've been doing a lot of research on the city and surrounding neighborhoods but I'm not really sure where I should move. What are some good places to live that I'm not going to pay out the wazoo for? I'd like something close to the campus which is next to millennium park or something close to some good transportation I'm actually visiting the school and city this weekend so I plan on checking out the neighborhoods while I'm there. So far I've found some cheap places that seem pretty nice in Wrigleyville, Ukrainian Village, and Edgewater. Are these ok places to live? Any help is greatly appreciated. Cheers!
Those are fine neighborhoods. UV is a little dicey in spots, but overall good. Check out Ravenswood, the east parts by the red line are inexpensive and quiet. I live very near Edgewater and its quiet and cheap. Andersonville is an expensive section of Edgewater and where all of the nightlife is at. Congrats and good luck in school.
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Thanks for your help. I've heard that a little about UV but I've also heard that it is great. I'm also interested in Lakeview. It seems like a nice place and I've found a few cheap spots. What's it like there?
Lakeview and wrigleyville are interchangeable. They are too expensive for my family and not really my scene either. I enjoy hanging out there occasionally, but prefer quiet and homebrew more than the party scene. Uptown has some good areas and is on the red line too. Rogers park is far north but cheap and is gentrifying quickly.
I'd bypass Uptown unless you are really budget limited. Nice residents for the most part, but too many transients and crime for a northside neighborhood.
I know that uptown has problems. I wouldnt live there, but not everyone feels the same obviously. For OP, you should obviously focus close to school or transit, unless you plan on driving everywhere. I think the area around damen and wilson is a great neighborhood, right on the brown line, and still pretty cheap.
I recommend Avondale. It is a great place, still 'up and coming'- unlikely to majorly gentrify anytime soon (and thus get more expensive). It has plenty of culture and is very diverse (one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Chicago) Polish, Hispanic, Asian, lots of college students, lots of families. It is relatively safe (don't walk down dark alleys at night by yourself obviously, but that applies to any neighborhood in a major metropolitan area). Avondale intersects the blue line which will take you directly downtown (you can transfer to the redline to get to Roosevelt easily). Not to mention, we have a fantastic homebrew and hydroponics shop, the Brew and Grow on Kedzie which is very handy!
Honestly anything near the redline would be great for you. Don't do Uptown as others have stated. That place is sketchy. I live in east Lakeview and it's an easy commute downtown. Tons of buses take you straight down Michigan Ave and the redline is 3 blocks away. If you have some time to kill today my brew club here in Chicago is having a shoot out style brew competition. It's in West Town by the Twisted Spoke. PM me if you're interested. It's a quick bus ride west on Grand Ave. it's at our community brew house!
Thanks for all the great info. I'll try to stay away from uptown but avondale does sound nice. Anything with a homebrew shop is a big plus. I'll have to look into the public transportation up there as I am clueless about it right now but anything close to a line that would take me close to Roosevelt would be great. I found a few nice apartments in east Lakeview yesterday. I think I'm getting a tour of one on Monday. How are the areas south of Chicago? I've heard a lot of mixed reviews


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The Cask of Amontillado Foolishness and Folly Quotes
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"Let us go, nevertheless. The cold is merely nothing. Amontillado!" (24)
This is good evidence that Fortunato is foolish. He is sick and should really be in bed, not down in the, ahem, wine cellar. But, what if Fortunato thinks Amontillado can cure his illness? That would explain why he's so fixated on it.
"You jest," he exclaimed, recoiling a few paces. "But let us proceed to the Amontillado." (68)
This is right after Montresor shows him the trowel. Fortunato actually feels fear for a moment, but then he foolishly casts aside his instincts.
Will not they be awaiting us at the palazzo, the Lady Fortunato and the rest? Let us be gone." (83)
Fortunato himself must feel very foolish saying this. All that is dear to him flashes before his eyes. The Amontillado loses its charm. Does this indicate that he has gained wisdom by the end of the story?


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Dominica is reknowned for its abundance of rivers, and cool, fresh pools ideal for bathing. When you're traveling around simply pick a river, follow it, and you are sure to stumble on a perfect spot.
Most of the rivers contain, somewhere, at least one waterfall which will easily capture your imagination, and all of them contain plenty of ready made jacuzzis !
Choose your temperature! Want a steaming bath? Try the Soufriere Pool, or Layou. Are you interested in something a little more tepid? Then what about the White River in Delices. For an extremely cold yet invigorating bath we recommend the rivers which are closest to the middle of the island. Fantastic!
The local Dominica tradition is to spend a Sunday afternoon by a river, cooking a 'one-pot' and bathing in the pools, so by partaking in this tradition you are also experiencing the culture !
Below is a small listing of some of the more popular Rivers on the island:
Indian River Running from Portsmouth deep into Dominica's Morne Diablotin forest reserve, the Indian River is a mixture of fresh and salt water and dominated by the spectacular Butressed Bwa Mang trees. The best way to experience the river is in a paddle boat with a knowledgeable guide, who will happily enlighten you on the incredible flora and fauna en route. Layou River Dominica's longest river, the Layou has several areas of interest. Hot water at Glo Cho (about one mile upriver from Layou River Hotel), places for tubing, several good spots to bathe, and generally beautiful scenary. Rosalie River Located on the Eastern side of the island, the River is wide, with both small and large pools, if you're willing to do a small hike along the bank. The river flows into a beautiful black sand beach, which you could walk into for a good 1/2 mile and still have the level of the water reaching your knees. Enjoy!
White River Falling from the Boiling Lake, The White River, located in Delices, flows with sulphurous water giving the large pool a greeny white appearance. A refreshing bath, extremely therapeutic for the skin, is a great experience after a mere 5 minutes walk.


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The Denver Art Museum is offering a variety of special activities and free admission for kids 18 and under as part of its spring break event Mar. 23-31, 2013. The museum is closed Monday.
Artist-in-residence Will Wilson will be on site. Families can meet they photographer and get their tintypes made.
Check out a Backpack or Art Tube, these are gallery-adventures packed into portable bags. Families can pick up a brush and experiment in the Paint Studio. Kids can design their own artist portfolio in the Kids' Corner. The museum also has a variety of costumes Children can wear as they play in the dollhouse.
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Hi all, It has been at least a couple weeks since I put some tuberose bulbs into the ground, and I've yet to see any sign of them breaking ground. Now I am second guessing myself, did I do something silly and put them upside down? I know which way they go, but maybe I wasn't paying attention. When is it time to go digging? This spring in FL has been unusually cool especially given the warm winter. We haven't broken 80 too many days. Perhaps that is a factor? Thanks, |
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Hello Brian, Tuberose is one of my favorite bulbs. I grow them in pots (zone 4). I plant them in april, give them a drench of water and leave them be. They can take full sun( even afternoon sun). Do not water often, as long as the ground is moist it is ok. By the way, is it the single or double variety you are growing? Good luck. |
Talking tuberose bulbs and pots - so, I ordered 3 double bulbs - when should I put them in a pot? and what size pot and should they all be in the same pot together? or should they have different pots to keep their roots seperate? :) I gather I should be putting them in dirt soon if I'll have any hope of seeing blooms before august, right? |
Hi Devi, If I recall, I ordered the doubles. I ordered them from Burpee and was pretty surprised at how large they were. Each "bulb" was actually a huge cluster. How long does it take yours to show visible green sprouts after putting them in the ground? Thank you |
Hello rosey, you are in zone 6, so it must be 50 outside? You can pot them up and leave them in a warm place. If it is 60 +, you can leave them outside. They will multiply , as Brian mentioned, small clumps of bulbs. I plant them in planters that are similar to window boxes, so they stay there for 2-3 yrs. if they are rootbound, they will decrease flowering. yes about July, Aug they will bloom. Brian , I see shoots in about 2-3 weeks, once it starts, it is pretty quick, in about 2 months, it will flower. The single is more fragrant and reliable than the double. Hope this helps, Good luck. |
Thanks, I returned from a trip this week to find that a couple of the bulbs have finally broken ground! Took longer than I thought but then again this spring has been a lot cooler than usual here in FL. The real heat that gets the tropicals going was late to arrive... but I should be happy about the electric bill I suppose :) |
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Ok, hello everyone and I too have jumped on the ban wagon!lol What I would like to know is how you over winter them that can guarantee they come back again the following spring? Does one wait until the frost kills the top growth and then store the bulbs an easy way? Sorry for so many questions:-) Mike |
- Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on Sat, Apr 13, 13 at 19:59
Ok, hello everyone and I too have jumped on the ban wagon!lol What I would like to know is how you over winter them that can guarantee they come back again the following spring? Does one wait until the frost kills the top growth and then store the bulbs an easy way? Sorry for so many questions:-) Mike |
Mike.... Has somebody broken into your GW account again ? |
Mike, if you keep them in pots, you don't have to take the bulbs out to clean them. I think you just need to put them into a cooler dark room and let them hibernate. For putting them in ground - since they're zoned 10? ... when you see them starting to die back, don't let them sit through the frost in ground. trim the leaves off and bring them indoors (cool and dark) - easy, right? :) Wes! Buddy! it's been a LONG time since I've seen you around here! Are your succulents keeping you so busy you forgot our smelly forum? :) Mike, I forgot to write down the name of that mulch product you showed me yesterday - could you take a pic of the bag and txt me it? I'm wondering if I can find it around this way so I don't have to ransack you of all your supplies. I still haven't put my tuberoses in pots. I'm a bit space deprived right now, I think I suffer from eye 'want' syndrome - the eye sees and wants something - so I buy it; then find I don't know where to put them. My bulb died in my 2 foot fixture this morning and I couldn't find the replacement on amazon. I'm worried about my table full of orchids/gardenias/jasmines not getting their supplimental lighting while I'm searching the replacement bulb. |
Good guess Rosey LOL nope the succulents aren't the culprit of tying up my time. It was just the honey-bell, thing looked totally exhausted although the oranges where yummy. Will just have to watch the canopy come back for now |
I know everyone was losing sleep over this, so let your mind be trouble no longer... all my bulbs have broke ground and are accounted for :) It took much longer than I expected. Not sure if this is normal or not. But they look good now and I have some pretty big clumps of green sprouts. Looking forward to seeing/smelling what happens... |
irun, so how long did it take? I just put my bulbs in dirt this past saturday, and I have them under growlights - but, I'm wondering how many weeks it took before I'll see life. I saw the first of the shasta seeds sprouting, this morning - so, interesting how the different germination times are for plants. Shasta daisies in less than a week, planted beside heirloom daisies that still show no life. And, that seeds have such a quick germination compared to bulbs. I wonder how long it'll take for the double anemonies to show themselves. It's a beautiful day, folks. Amazing what sunlight and 70 degrees can do for one's psyche. |
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby and Delta Jackpot winner Goldencents lead the list of 369 early nominees for the Triple Crown series for 3-year-olds.
Bob Baffert was second with 23 nominees. Ken McPeek and Nick Zito were tied for third with 13 nominees, while D. Wayne Lukas and Mark Casse had 11 each.
The early nomination period, when horses can be nominated for $600 each, closed Jan. 26. The late period, when nominations cost $6,000 each, closes March 23. The nominations released Saturday are down from the 398 horses made eligible at the same time a year ago.
The Triple Crown begins with the May 4 Kentucky Derby, followed by the Preakness on May 18 and the Belmont on June 8.
Among the nominees was Ireland-bred Cerro, owned by Team Valor International, which includes Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps and his former coach, Bob Bowman. Carving, co-owned by Olympic skier Bode Miller and Baffert's wife, Jill, also was nominated.
Beholder, winner of the BC Juvenile Fillies and last year's champion 2-year-old filly, was among seven female nominees.
Bluegrass Hall LLC and Gary and Mary West were tied among owners with seven horses each.
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This top is based on Burda 06.2009 #102. I've had this pattern for a while, but decided to try it. Since I love orange I had to make it in my favorite color :) I used jersey lining inside to hold the wrapped fabric in place.
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Aug 17, 2013, 02.40 AMby kisses
Nice top and lovely colour
Aug 18, 2013, 07.28 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you very much Kisses! I do love colors and I like your projects very much because they are so colorful :)
Aug 16, 2013, 02.05 PMby lomarilou
For sure that's your color! Beautiful top…Bravo!
Aug 16, 2013, 09.26 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot lomarilou :)
Aug 16, 2013, 10.28 AMby bethmaryharley
This is beautiful! And I love the skirt too! The colour really suits you – it's so lovely and bright! :-)
Aug 16, 2013, 11.27 AMby Ellen Hatteland
That's so kind of you to say – Thank you very, very much! :)
Aug 16, 2013, 10.00 AMby leokadia
Ein wunderschönes Top, deine Idee mit diesem "kurzen" Kleiderschnitt ist prima. Und die Farbe steht dir super!! :-))
Aug 16, 2013, 11.27 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Vielen Dank! :)
Aug 16, 2013, 09.53 AMby Oksana Starzhynska
Orange is your colour, you look so bright and cheerful!
Aug 16, 2013, 11.25 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you Oksana ;)!
Aug 16, 2013, 09.21 AMby schnui
I just love this top and the skirt that you have made in orange. You look gorgeous in orange.
Aug 16, 2013, 09.27 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thank you! It is definitely my favorite color ;)
Aug 16, 2013, 09.12 AMby Mary Athey
this is gorgeous on you ellen, i love orange as well and it suits you. great photos as well x
Aug 16, 2013, 09.27 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot sweet Mary! :)
Aug 16, 2013, 08.53 AMby liliv-1
I love this pattern and I love your top!! Top feature is the color! Orange is perfect on you!
Aug 16, 2013, 09.08 AMby Ellen Hatteland
Thanks a lot! Yes, I do love orange ;)
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A couple of years ago, my in-laws obtained a HELOC for $150K to remodel their house. My MIL told me recently it's an interest-only loan with an APR of only 2.5%. Thankfully, she's been making principle payments on top of that. However, the way she speaks of it makes me think she may not know of other potential pitfalls to these kinds of loans. Doesn't the APR increase dramatically after a few years, to include some sort of balloon payment? I don't want them to have a big unpleasant surprise in the near future. Thanks! |
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Your inlaws should read all the terms of their HELOC. Yes, their interest may go up dramatically or the lender may call the loan due and payable. We (on this forum) don't know ther terms without reading the fine print. If they appear to not understand all the terms, read the docs for them telling them the pitfalls. HELOC are different than other home loans. |
What cmarlin said. HELOCS are generally floating rate instruments, tied to Prime or some other standardized rate. If she is at a fixed rate now, my bet is that the line is at the fixed rate for a certain number of months/years, but at some point it will revert to a Prime Plus floating rate product. Get your MIL to read the contract, or read it with her, to understand the terms. |
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Paul Collins joined the Competition Bureau in May 2010 as Senior Deputy Commissioner, Mergers Branch from Stikeman Elliott LLP for a two-year term through the Interchange Canada Program. As Senior Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Collins is responsible for overseeing and making recommendations to the Commissioner of Competition on all merger related matters, as well as advising the Commissioner on a range of competition issues.
Before joining the Bureau, Mr. Collins was at partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP and head of the firm's Competition/Antitrust Group since 2003. His practice specializes in the area of competition law, providing both transactional and general compliance advice, as well as advice in the area of marketing/advertising law.
Mr. Collins was, until his appointment, chair of the Executive Committee of the Canadian Bar Association Competition Law Section and is currently past-chair. He has been recognized as a leading Competition/Antitrust lawyer in chambers Global, The World's Leading Lawyers and as a top 40 under 40 by Lexpert (2003).
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As March yields to April, Lars is excited to check the first-quarter results of his investment bet with his wealthy Uncle. Nils, a winner in his real estate career but (Lars thinks) naïve in securities investing, has put all his entry in the bet ($500,000) in precious metals: half in gold and lesser percentages in silver, palladium, and platinum.
How has Nils done in the first quarter? Gold has done well, with an almost 7% increase. Although his other three choices are also precious metals, they don't correlate with the gold. Palladium is down just a little. The other two, silver and platinum, are up more than 16% each, rather spectacular for just three months. Nils doesn't know why his commodities don't correlate. Lars wonders whether it has something to do with industrial demand for some of them. On a weighted average basis, Nils's choices for the quarter are up 9.21%, not counting management fees or commissions (a subject for another day).
Our friend Lars has invested his $500,000 more sensibly, he is sure: five equal portions of international stocks, domestic stocks, intermediate corporate bonds, real estate investment trusts, and for the last 20% the same mix as Nils employs for all his. Lars is investing as trustee of a trust Nils funded for relatives, so he is legally obliged to have greater diversification than Uncle Nils has chosen with his own money.
How has Lars fared with the trust through March? The two stock funds and the REITs are all up in the 10%-13% range. The bonds have returned little more than half a percent. Lars had guessed that stocks would outperform bonds in 2012, since big companies were making good money and stocks had lagged behind bonds in recent years. Lars had feared that the REITs would falter this year but added them to his mix anyway, wanting to diversify well despite his hunches.
Overall Lars has gotten a 9.07% return for the trust, pretty much the same as Nils's metals. Three months is too little time to produce any real conclusions, but Lars feels good that he has matched Nils while taking less risk of betting on a narrow thing. Their 9% returns are too high to sustain, but you gotta take the good months when they come. Surely there will be a test of confidence at some point in the year.


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In his annual message to Congress in December of 1862, President Abraham Lincoln wrote: "The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save our country."
In December 2012 the Hanover Board of Supervisors voted 4-2 to abolish all "going –forward" proffers from residential housing developers. These proffers were used primarily for schools and roads required to support the new residents. In 2013 it was projected that 41 percent of proffers would go to the Hanover County school system to cover part of the costs of new students from the development.
According to the newspaper reports this decision by our Supervisors was made without any input from the public. Even some of the Supervisors seemed surprised by how quickly this issue came up for a vote. If I were a developer with business interest in Hanover County, I would have made certain County officials were advised of the "benefits" of the elimination of proffers. But, perhaps, the developers were also silent of this matter.
New housing developments result in an influx of new students in the school system. But the Supervisors decide to eliminate these proffers and reduce school funding. And who will pay for the new infrastructure needed to support these new developments? Does this mean that the added cost of school and infrastructure brought on by a new development will be paid for by all taxpayers in the county? Is that logical?
The staff report provided to the Supervisors prior to their decisive vote estimated that new revenues of $10 million in 2013 (and increasing to $25 million in 20 years) would be needed to offset the elimination of proffers. Did the Board of Supervisors ignore this crucial piece of information?
But my point is this: If the Supervisors had held public hearings on this very important matter, then their final vote, regardless of which way it went, would have had the benefit of "team" input. It strikes me that we generally build better products and make better decisions when we involve the "team."
The situation here in Hanover County reminds me of the corporate CEO who makes all his decisions after talking frequently with his salespeople but has failed to listen to the workers on the company's assembly line that build the product.
An example of enlightened management: Over the past few years General Electric has changed its manufacturing strategy in Kentucky (Appliance Park in Louisville) by bringing salesmen, designers, manufacturing managers, assembly line workers, etc. under the same roof. The cost of a GE unit designed, built, and shipped by this "team" can be 20 percent less costly than the identical unit built in China.
In this age of supersonic technology, where events and materials and products change at an ever increasing speed, the "team in one room" approach makes the most sense for corporate America. This concept surely would work very well with politicians and citizens in the public venue of government.
The recent "cliff-hanging" episodes in Washington over the fiscal budget resulted in numerous interviews with Congressmen and representatives from the Executive Branch. Everyone in Washington had a lot to say but most of the words come out as "non-answers." Those vague, often blank statements caused me to think about the daily lives of these Washington folks, how they socialized, and who they talked with on a regular basis. And why they seem to be unable to understand and communicate with real people. From all the interviews that came out of Washington, old "dogma" seemed to rule.
Could the dysfunction in Washington be brought on, at least in part, by the fact that the politicians are getting their input from citizens through the lens of a small slice of the real America?
And is it possible this lack of communication between politicians and real people is happening, not just in Washington, but at all levels of government around the country? Could it be happening here in Hanover County?
The political world, much like our daily lives and our businesses, is changing at an ever increasing pace. It would, In My Opinion, prove extremely beneficial if politicians were to develop the "team" approach as a major component of their deliberations prior to proposing and then voting on critical legislation.
Real people don't have a lobbyist working for them. But politicians need to talk with and grasp the concerns of real people. Talking about the dysfunction in Washington, the unemployed steel worker in Ohio lamented, much like President Lincoln 150 years ago, "This is not about politics…it's about America."
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Martin Luther Kings' Mountain Top
January 28, 2010 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Imam Abdullah El-Amin, MMNS
Every year in the month of January I am reminded of the powerful persona and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was such a deep and prolific speaker that the gist of his speeches is still being felt today. The "I Have a Dream" speech with its powerful message of hope, is so imbedded in our minds that for many of us, it the only speech we remember that he made. Those of us who have faith and belief in ALLAH are constantly amazed at His revelations of His works.
On the eve of the assassination of Dr. King, he made a speech at a Baptist church in Memphis, Tennessee that many people believe foretold his eminent death. He talked a lot about death that night. He started with the story of the plane that bought him to Memphis and how the pilot delayed the flight because Dr. King was on it so it could be checked for bombs.
He also talked about a brush with death he had in New York when a crazed woman stabbed him with some sort of ice pick. That assault brought the woman's weapon dangerously close to Dr. King's aorta (main blood vessel). The doctor at the hospital told him the knife was so close that if Dr. King had sneezed he would have died because the pick would have pricked his aorta and he would have drowned in his own blood. He used this incident to tell about a little white girl that wrote to him expressing her sorrow at his unfortunate incident. She said she admired him so much and was so happy that he didn't sneeze.
Then he said he wasn't afraid of death now because he had been to the mountain top. He said God had allowed him to go up to the mountain top and he looked over, and saw the "Promised Land." He said he might not get there with us be he wanted us to know that we as a people would get to the Promised Land. He said his eyes had seen the glory of the coming of the lord.
This became very personal to me in 1991 when I made the pilgrimage to Mecca. I was on the plains of Mt. Arafat when I decided to climb the mountain. When I reached the top, the only thing going through my mind was Dr. Martin Luther King and him telling us that he had been to the mountain top.
As I stood on my mountain top I look out over the plains of Arafat and saw the Promised Land. I say the Promised Land because Dr. King, in his most famous speech, said he dreamed of a land where his four little children would live in a land where they were judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. That is the vision I saw on Arafat where people of every ethnicity, every culture, every color; men, women, and children, were gathered in unity to worship the One God of us all.
I believed then, and I believe now that the mountain top Martin Luther King saw was Mt Arafat. Islam is the only religion that has more true brotherhood and sisterhood than any other group of people whether it is a religion, a fraternity, or whatever.
Sure, there is bigotry and racism among Muslims but there is less of it than any other religion. If you travel to any part of the world and you see a Muslim, there is instant recognition and greeting. No one else can make that claim. This is something we must hold on to and nurture. It is one of the things that make this religion the greatest religion in the world.
More of Dr. Kings philosophy needs to be adapted by Muslims the world over. Muslims must take the bold step necessary to shift world sympathy to our side. Currently, we are looked on as aggressive barbarians and we get no sympathy from anybody. However, people will stand up with us and protect us if they don't look like weak fools for doing so.
The legacy of Dr. King is so important to future generations, and especially important to future generations of Muslims. We can, and must win the battle by mental and spiritual strength – not by physical means….because we can't.
As Salaam alaikum
(Al Hajj) Imam Abdullah El-Amin
Musings–The Qur'an Can Advance You to "Riches"
August 27, 2009 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Imam Abdullah El-Amin, Muslim Media News Service (MMNS)
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First of all you should know that when we say "Rich" we're not simply talking about material or monetary richness. Finance is certainly a part of it, but richness comes in many forms. You can be "rich" if you only make $150 a week – and you can be a multi-millionaire and be the "poorest" of the poor. You are "rich" when you have a balanced life brought on by a balanced lifestyle. This balanced lifestyle begins with the belief in ALLAH, His Messenger… and prayer.
Of course, having ample finances to take care of your necessities plus a few luxuries, goes a long way to making one happy. You cannot be happy and fulfilled if you don't have enough food to eat or clothes to wear or a comfortable place to lay your head. This is one of the main reasons that poor areas have more despair, stress, lawlessness, and family and societal breakdown.
This is not to say these things don't exist in affluent neighborhoods. They do. But the proportion of despair in poor neighborhoods far exceeds that in richer areas. It doesn't take a rocket scientist or a psychiatrist to understand that if a person grows up looking at broken bottles and empty boarded up houses everyday, he or she will not be as productive as those who grow up looking at and utilizing wealth.
However, ALLAH says if you follow some simple rules, you will be "Rich" enough to be happy in peaceful, productive surroundings.
First let us look at ZAKAT. Prayer and zakat are two of the most often repeated dictates of ALLAH. He puts so much emphasis on it that He has given an example of what you get back by charitable giving. He says charity is like giving a grain of corn and each grain grows seven ears and each ear has another hundred grains. Now add that up and see what your reward is. I must warn you – you'll need a mighty bi calculator.
This principle of giving is for everybody – not just "affluent Muslims. ALLAH says for the believers (rich and poor) to pay zakat. Some people who don't have much money think they are exempt from giving. This is not true and may very well be the reason they are in need. If you only have a dollar and you give five cents, ALLAH will multiply what you gave.
The next key for getting "Rich" is saving a portion of what you have. Again, it is irrelevant as to how much you have. If you only make $150.00 a week, save some of it before you start spending. First give charity and then, pay yourself. This savings is not to be touched for anything except a dire emergency. (And an emergency does not mean running out and buying that good looking coat you saw in the paper.) Saving will make you independent. You can rely on yourself for emergencies and needs rather than rely on the generosities of other people.
This is sensible living and allows you to live a life "Rich" in value, "Rich" in productivity and eventually "Rich" in finances – or at least being able to live comfortably and happy. This is the type of life ALLAH wants us to live. It's the very reason He sent His message and Messenger to us.
Too many Muslims do not key in on the simple, but powerful benefits of obeying ALLAH. But in case you don't realize it, it's the way to a perfect life.
As Salaam alaikum
(Al Hajj) Imam Abdullah El-Amin The Qur'an Can Advance You to "Riches"
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Harun Yahya – Secrets of the Hypocrites
July 2, 2009 by TMO · Leave a Comment
They are Fragmented
. . . Their hostility towards each other is intense. They are full of bravado in each other's company. You consider them united, but their hearts are scattered wide. . . .
Al-Hashr: 14
Although they take only each other as their friends and confidants, actually they do not trust each other. The reason for this is that just as they are subconsciously aware of their own two-facedness, they know that the hypocrite before them is equally two-faced. This prevents them from being true friends to one another.
Hypocrites may imagine that there is great unity among them, but never actually experience any form of warm friendship, love or brotherhood among each other. Their hearts are too unclean and hardened to be able to harbor feelings of that kind. They can talk against one another in the face of the slightest difficulty with no qualms at all, and try to ensnare one another. They are perfectly capable of discounting everyone around them for the sake of their own interests.
Their Faith in Allah
One distinguishing characteristic of hypocrites is that their faith in Allah is restricted to words. Every hypocrite claims to have faith, to fear Allah and to believe in the Hereafter and the Day of Judgment. Yet from their lifestyles and states of mind, it can be seen that these claims are not sincere.
In order to understand the state of hypocrites' faith, the following point needs to be clarified: What does "faith in Allah" actually mean?
When people speak of faith in Allah, they generally think that Allah initially created all things and then left human beings to their own "intelligence." (Surely Allah is beyond that!) Yet belief in Allah is a far deeper matter than the way it is popularly conceived. Faith in Allah gives rise to various consequences. For instance, someone with faith is capable of appreciating Allah's greatness, infinite might and justice, and all His superior titles, as revealed in the verse, "To Allah belong the Most Beautiful Names" (Surat al-A'raf: 180). In addition, someone with faith in Allah will have a great fear of Him, since he has comprehended His infinite might.
However, people who do not understand true faith have a twisted belief in Allah, as stated earlier. Indeed, these ridiculous beliefs of deniers, "unique to themselves," are revealed in these terms in verses:
If you asked them, "Who created the heavens and the Earth?" they would say, "Allah!" Say: "Praise be to Allah!" But most of them do not know.
Luqman: 25
If you ask them, "Who created the heavens and the Earth?" they will say, "Allah." Say: "So what do you think? If Allah desires harm for me, can those you call upon besides Allah remove His harm? Or if He desires mercy for me, can they withhold His mercy?" Say: "Allah is enough for me. All those who truly trust put their trust in Him."
Az-Zumar: 38
As can be seen from these verses, people generally regard Allah as the Creator of the Earth and heavens. However, they are unable to appreciate Him properly, and fail to comprehend that He maintains all things under His dominion at all times, and that He is possessed of infinite might.
Hypocrites, as one group from the larger body of deniers, have just such a faith. The only thing separating them from other deniers is that their hearts are even harder. That is because they once had faith, but have now turned to denial, for which reason Allah has closed their hearts to faith:
That is because they have believed and then returned to disbelief. So their hearts have been sealed up and they cannot understand.
Al-Munafiqun: 3
What becomes apparent at this point is that hypocrites have no fear of Allah. Being people who know religious moral values and who have called on all the titles, greatness and might of Allah while they were together with believers, the way that hypocrites fail to fulfill His commandments is clear proof of their lack of fear.
Hypocrites are "fair weather" Muslims, as the saying goes. Since their aims are to secure their own advantages and spread strife—and most important of all, since they fail to fear Allah as they ought—they reveal their true ugly faces at the slightest difficulty. Allah has informed believers just how superficial the faith of hypocrites is in these verses:
There are some people who say, "We believe in Allah," and then, when they suffer harm in Allah's cause, they take people's persecution for Allah's punishment; but if help comes from your Lord they say, "We were with you." Does Allah not know best what is in every person's heart? Allah knows those who believe and He knows the hypocrites.
Al-'Ankabut: 10-11
It will be appropriate now to examine the causes and consequences of hypocrites' distant and fearless attitude towards Allah. (Surely Allah is beyond that!)
They Become Caught up in Assumptions Regarding Allah
Since hypocrites are unable to appreciate the might of Allah properly, they have a number of mistaken preconceptions about Him. As described earlier, particularly when they encounter a difficulty, they forget Allah and imagine that whatever is taking place is doing so independently of Him. (Surely Allah is beyond that!) They become caught up in a panic that no true believer in Allah ever displays. They never think that Allah has sent them this difficulty to test them, and immediately turn to rebellion.
The Qur'an describes the thoughts that hypocrites harbored regarding Allah when they went to war along with His Messenger and came face to face with the danger of death or being injured:
When they came at you from above you and below you, when eyes rolled and hearts rose to the throats, and you thought unworthy thoughts about Allah, at that point the believers were tested and severely shaken. When the hypocrites and people with sickness in their hearts said, "What Allah and His Messenger promised us was mere delusion."
Al-Ahzab: 10-12
As we have seen, the moment they encountered a difficulty, they lost their faith, which they had previously claimed to be very strong, and forgot the greatness and might of Allah. This shows that they were never actually sincere in their faith and never possessed a perfected faith. No matter what circumstances or conditions someone may find himself in, it is out of the question for one with true faith in Allah to forget His might, fall a prey to unhappiness, or engage in imaginings about Him. People bound to Allah with a genuine faith know that the Creator of all things tests His servants with the good and the bad.


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