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This is not the color I have but, it is matte. I have the purples that range from light to dark. These shadows are awful. I am really surprised that Revlon would sell such a product. They are not pigmented and it does not apply well at all. It's very blotchy whether applied with the sponge applicators or an eyeshadow brush. Revlon had a different line of shadows years ago but, I think it's since been discontinued. Those where shimmery and very pretty.
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This product was nice and the colors aren't too pigmented but they build on eachother! I usually use the lighter shade for highlighting and then the darkest shade for eyeliner. This doesn't stay on for 16 hours though.. I would buy it again but I would like to try some other types of nude eyeshadows
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The pigmentation of these eyeshadows is completely terrible. For the price I paid I could've gone to E.L.F and got a bunch more eyeshadows that were 10x more pigmented than these. The white is chalky and chunky, the colors are not the same as in the package they are completely different on your eyes, it just all around is a terrible product. Nice packaging but a shit product overall.
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Worst eyeshadows that I have ever had. The color payoff is terrible, the light colors don't even show up and the dark ones are just "muddy" browns. I thought this would be my everyday eyeshadows for work because they are neutral colors but they are just a waste of money. Don't buy them!!!
I actually really like this quad. It's not for everyone, but it definitely works for me. The colors aren't very pigmented at all, but with primer, they do show up. I like the fact that they're not pigmented because it allows me to softly and naturally contour my eyes. They do last all night through a sweaty work shift. I like to use the light pink all over my lid and to my browbone, the taupey color on the outer 2/3 of my lid, the light brown in the crease, and the dark brown as an accent in the crease and on the lid (helps add a little dimension). These shadows are perfect for someone with medium-light skin who just wants to subtly enhance her natural beauty. I'd also like to praise the dark brown color as matching my eyebrow color to a T. It's sooo hard to find a match for my eyebrows because they're exactly brown, and most colors are too grey, red, or black. This matches just right and I will probably continue to buy this quad just for this color.
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This eyeshadow is quite disappointing. It's the only quad I have purchased so I will limit my review to Attitude. Colors 1 and 2 barely show and that got me quite upset as I thought this will be my go daily eyeshadow because of the natural looking colors. The problem is that it is not even remotely visible so it is not worth the hassle in the morning. Also, it cost me around 12 and I have bought much cheaper yet better eyeshadows than this.
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I like this eyeshadow quad because it is a cool brown neutral. There is a warmer brown color in the quad, but I don't use it. I've only used the light pink (highlight), taupey/stone color (lid), and the dark brown (crease, blended out for more natural look). The pigment is pretty good and it seems to be long lasting. This is a very work appropriate eye shadow that isn't boring. On me, this looked similar to Christian Dior's Rosy Tan quint that I couldn't justify keeping because of the price.
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She was born in West Rutland, May 30, 1922, daughter of Natale and Frances (Dino) LaPlaca.
Ellen attended West Rutland Schools.
She was employed at Rosenblatts Inc. and later by Lynda Lee Fashions, retiring in 1987.
Ellen was a member of St. Bridgets Church in West Rutland.
Surviving are a son, Donald Woods Sr. of West Rutland; two daughters, Marjorie Jakubiak and her husband, Stanley, of West Rutland, Mary Ellen Douglass and her husband, Lawrence, of Rutland; a stepson, Gary W. Reilly of San Rafael, CA; six grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, seven great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Charles E. Woods, who died in 1969, and by her second husband, William P. Bill Reilly, who died in 1997; four sisters, Rosalie LaPlaca, Ellen LaPlaca, Grace LaPlaca and Angeline Burns; three brothers, Joseph LaPlaca, Maurice LaPlaca and Alfred LaPlaca.
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GUWAHATI: The conference hall of the prestigious Cotton College was buzzing with activity on Friday as students tried their best to get themselves enrolled during the second phase of admission process. Santanu Baishya, the convener of the institution, conducted the exercise.
The second phase of admission is held when students admitted during the first phase fail to appear for their respective classes or don't have the required attendance, resulting in vacancies in different departments. College officials then publish a notice in various newspapers, giving another chance to them to study in the college.
However, the admission is subjected to reservations as well. "We give due regard to reservation. But if SC candidates have high marks than the general candidates, then only they will be considered," said Baishya. He added, "Candidates have to apply to the department concerned with forms being submitted earlier for their benefit. But this procedure is applicable only for post-graduation courses and not higher secondary or degree courses."
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Quinn O'Neill writes at 3quarksdaily:
… Read the restGiven the amount of senseless and stupid behavior that we perceive, it might seem outrageous to claim that people – all people – make perfect sense. The crux of my argument rests on the idea that behaviors are caused, and to the extent that they are caused – fully, I believe – they will always make sense if the causal factors are understood.
This seems to be the approach that we intuitively take when we observe unusual behavior in animals. We don't blame the animal and label it a dumbass, we assume there's something causing the behavior, like an illness, the presence of another animal, or the animal's having been trained by humans. A bizarre behavior could also have a strong genetic component; maybe it's evolved because it's adaptive or maybe it's the result of a spontanteous deleterious mutation. In any case, we're likely to attribute the behavior to material causes rather than to blame the animal.


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First time hybrid rose grower. Here is a picture of my beautiful and fragrant Tahitian Sunset rose. Just wanted to share some happinuess! |
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- Posted by canadian_rose zone 3a (My Page) on Sun, May 15, 11 at 21:23
Oh lovely!!! Such a nice soft color blend. I didn't know that Tahitian Sunset is fragrant. What kind of fragrance - sweet, perfumey, myrrh....? You summed it up perfectly with sharing happiness. Thanks for the good feelings. Welcome to the wonder of roses!! |
- Posted by kathy9norcal CA 9 (My Page) on Mon, May 16, 11 at 0:22
Very nice. I lost mine. Yours is so pretty! |
A lovely blend of colors, reminds me of an exotic sunset, so the name is a good match! Thanks for sharing. I am interested in fragrant roses so I will remember the name of this lovely rose and if I have a chance I will add it to my collection. |
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I've also had great results with ours. It is one of the stronger scented roses from the 15 I had last year, and I'd describe it as a spicy rose scent, slightly like licorice. Don't know if that's 'myrrh' or not, but that's how it smells to me. I love it. We get a beautiful, soft range of colors in ours. |
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Welcome to the Voting for the August 2008 WDW Caption Contest!
The polls close on Monday, September 1st
Here is the photo you are picking a caption for:
Here is the recap of all of the captions entered:
1) lilo88 "Which way did he go?!?! Goofy Where are you?!?!?"
2) Keasmom "For those about to ROCK, we salute you!!"
3) emabee Goofy: "Ok, everyone put your hands together now for the one and only Mi...."
Donald: "Donald Duck!!!!"
4) PolnesianMedic I can't believe that Goofy did that! Man that stinks!
5) disneydame2004 OOOOWWW! Donald! That's my foot you stepped on!
6) DocTerminus - Goofy: Summer sweating, had me a blast
Donald: Summer sweating, happened so fast
Goofy: Met a duck, weird as can be
Donald: Met a dog, goof as can be
Group (sing along):
tell me more... tell me more... did you get a dole whip?
tell me more.. tell me more... Did the sun make it drip?
7) I heartpeterpan Breaking News! With the low point in the economy Disney has had to lay off some characters, they have had to appoint certain rolls to other disney characters some are having to work overtime and pulling double shifts. Captain Hook and Mr. Smee are currently unemployed and seeking work.
8) disneylady Goofy:.................And now folks........ to present our next "American Idol" winner.............its..........Donald the Impersonator.........................Folks........ this Entertainer/Impersonator is so outstandingly brilliant that hundreds of us think he's actually a real live Duck
9) BamaJenn "Heyyyy Macarena! Oy!"
10) bafflej142 Eight...Nine...Ten...Now duel!!
11) yensid1071 Goofy -"Gwarsh... I *KNOW* I left Cinderealla's coach around here somewhere!"
Donald - "It's in Mickey's pumkin patch, you goof!!"
Good luck all!
I can't decide.
Sure! Sounds like fun to me!
I'm just hoping we do end in a tie...again...for I think the 3rd month in a row!
Then maybe I"ll save my vote and see if I can help that out!
I voted emabee.
there's nothing to get hung about
Poll closes tomorrow - Get those votes in!
Congratulations DocTerminus on winning August's Caption Contest!


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B.Sc. 1998, University of Sheffield
Ph.D. 2003, University of Sheffield
Fulbright Scholar 2002-2003, UIUC
Postdoc. 2003-2004, University of Illinois
Research Fellow 2004-2007, Institute for Genomic Biology
IB107, Global Warming, Biofuels and Food
IB 440, Plants and Global Change
Integrative plant genomics, physiology and ecology
My research program is focused on improving mechanistic understanding of:
- Plant responses in natural and agricultural ecosystems to global environmental change
- Adaptation of food and fuel crops to global environmental change
- Sustainability of biofuel feedstocks
This will enhance understanding of how the environment impacts ecosystem goods and services including biodiversity, productivity, water cycling and food supply. To do this we combine molecular, biochemical, physiological and ecological tools to assess plant performance in manipulative field experiments and controlled environment chambers.
On-going projects:
- A systems-level analysis of drought and density response in the model C4 grass Setaria viridis
- EBI 2011: Sustainability of woody biofuel feedstocks
- Plants iView an after school program in plant biology
- Altered Root-To-Shoot Signaling And Osmotic Adjustment As Key Determinants Of Soybean Stress Tolerance Under Drought And Elevated [CO2]
- Agroecosystems: Effects of changes in climate, carbon dioxide and ozone over the Central United States
- How will productivity, evapotranspiration & insect herbivory of the Midwest agroecosystem respond to the combined drought and elevated [CO2] anticipated for 2050?
Selected Publications
SB Gray, RS Strellner, KK Puthuval, R Shulman, MH Siebers, A Rogers, ADB Leakey (in press) Minirhizotron imaging reveals nodulation of field-grown soybean is enhanced by Free-Air CO2 Enrichment only when combined with drought stress. Functional Plant Biology
ADB Leakey, KA Bishop, EA Ainsworth (2012) A multi-biome gap in understanding of crop and ecosystem responses to elevated CO2. Current Opinion in Plant Biology 15: 228-236.
KM Gillespie, F Xu, KT Richter, JM McGrath, RJC Markelz, DR Ort, ADB Leakey, EA Ainsworth (2012) Greater antioxidant and respiratory metabolism in field-grown soybean exposed to elevated O3 under both ambient and elevated CO2 concentrations. Plant, Cell & Environment 35: 169-184.
ADB Leakey, JA Lau (2012) Evolutionary context for understanding and manipulating plant responses to past, present and future atmospheric [CO2]. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B 367: 613-629.
RJC Markelz, RS Strellner, ADB Leakey (2011) Impairment of C4 photosynthesis by drought is exacerbated by limiting nitrogen and ameliorated by elevated [CO2] in maize. Journal of Experimental Botany 62:3235-3246.
EJ Edwards, CP Osborne, CAE Stromberg, SA Smith, WJ Bond, PA Christin, AB Cousins, MR Duvall, DL Fox, RP Freckleton, O Ghannoum, J Hartwell, Y Huang, CM Janis, JE Keeley, EA Kellogg, AK Knapp, ADB Leakey, DM Nelson, BH Passey, JM Saarela, RF Sage, OE Sala, N Salamin, CJ Still, B Tipple (2010) The Origins of C4 Grasslands: Integrating Evolutionary and Ecosystem Science. Science 328: 587-591
ADB Leakey, F-Xu, K Gillespie, J McGrath, EA Ainsworth, DR Ort (2009) Genomic basis for stimulated respiration by plants growing under elevated carbon dioxide. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 106(9): 3597-3602
ADB Leakey, EA Ainsworth, SM Bernard, RJC Markelz, DR Ort, S Placella, A Rogers, MD Smith, E Sudderth, DJ Weston, SD Wullschleger, S Yuan (2009) Gene expression profiling – opening the black box of plant ecosystem responses to global change Global Change Biology 15(5): 1201-1213.
ADB Leakey (2009) Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and the future of C4 crops for food and fuel. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 276: 2333-2343.
ADB Leakey, EA Ainsworth, CJ Bernacchi, A Rogers, SP Long & DR Ort (2009) Elevated CO2 effects on plant carbon, nitrogen and water relations: six important lessons from FACE. Journal of Experimental Botany 60(10): 2859-2876.
ADB Leakey, M Uribelarrea, EA Ainsworth, SL Naidu, A Rogers, DR Ort & SP Long (2006) Photosynthesis, productivity and yield of Zea mays are not affected by open-air elevation of CO2 concentration in the absence of drought. Plant Physiology 140:779-790.
SP Long, EA Ainsworth, ADB Leakey, J Nosberger & DR Ort (2006) Food for thought: Lower than expected crop yield stimulation with rising carbon dioxide concentrations. Science 312:1918-1921.


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I just received a delivery from Tierra Madre. Since the trees are still dormant I thought the best thing to do would be to pot them up and plant the pots. Some of them I will take to Iowa in June. My thinking is that this would be better than potting them and trying to keep them in the garage. Any thoughts? |
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milehighgirl ooh lala! such a cool nursery that I've been interested in for a while. Do either assuming the trees are good for your zone even though some will ultimately live in Iowa? I have planted in pots for years since many nurseries ship dormant plants to me mid or even late spring when the Ga sun is hot blazin. Then must wait till fall so not to lose all the delicate feeder roots just developed *sigh* You don't have to plant the pots if trees are hardy 2 zones less than yours just keep out of wind surround with deep mulch..... oh wait I just looked at your zone thats not likely. So get diggin! I do love a fellow dirt diggin chick, I dug 3 monster holes today for new DW trees. |
I think it depends on how cold your garage is. If it is too warm, they will come out of dormancy earlier than you'd like. But if it stays under ~40, I think that is probably the easier option (vs digging a bunch of holes). Another thing to consider would be fabric pots, which you could later plant with the tree (no root loss). Of course, you may already have some other kind of pot handy and it could take some time to get the fabric ones delivered. If you do decide to get some online, check out Root pouches from Greenhousemegastore. Shazaam (from this forum) suggested it to me and I was pretty happy with my recent order- better price than the places I got them last year and they seem pretty sturdy (a very preliminary assessment). Did you request Feb delivery? It seems a bit early for zone 5. I ordered from Tierra Madre this past fall and I think I asked for March, but I'm not sure and don't see it on my receipt. It does say that they deliver bare root from Jan to April. |
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Originally published Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 8:53 PM
Snohomish County teen sentenced in school stabbings
The 15-year-old Snohomish County girl pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and second-degree assault for an Oct. 24 attack that nearly killed April Lutz and injured Bekah Staudacher, both 15, at Snohomish High School.
EVERETT — A 15-year-old Snohomish County girl was sentenced Wednesday to more than 13 years in a combination of juvenile detention and adult prison after pleading guilty to an October attack on two classmates.
Lawyers had expected to argue about whether the girl, who turns 16 next month, should be charged as an adult, The Herald reported. Instead, they reached an agreement to send the teen to juvenile detention until she turns 21 and then to an adult prison for 100 more months (more than eight years).
The girl pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and second-degree assault for the Oct. 24 attack that nearly killed April Lutz and injured Bekah Staudacher, both 15.
The sentence comes after a fellow inmate in juvenile detention told the staff in mid-February that the teen talked of finding one of the wounded students and stabbing her again to make sure she'd die. That information was included in documents that Deputy Prosecutor Cindy Larsen filed in court last week seeking to have the case moved out of juvenile court.
Prosecutors also obtained school and medical records showing the girl made thoughts of violence known to medical professionals, school staff and her mother. She reportedly admitted to thoughts of stabbing strangers and relatives for nearly a year, court papers said.
On Oct. 24, the two girls were inside a bathroom at Snohomish High School, brushing their teeth, when a bathroom stall slowly opened.
"The chick just glared at us in the mirror while we were in there. I remember we were just getting ready to leave and she just came at me," Lutz said. "I don't remember anything but being on the floor kicking at her, and Bekah running out screaming for help."
"It allows this very troubled girl to get the help she has clearly needed for some time while she is still a juvenile, but it also holds her accountable for her horrific actions," Randy and Sue Lutz, April's parents, said in a statement.
The sentence is about midrange for an adult conviction for first-degree assault with a deadly weapon.


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No point denying; I'm abdicated.
Your detached apathy says it all.
In the wasted hours oscillated,
I learned to love, to hate, and to crawl.
I must believe you love to see me cry,
Or is it possible you're that naïve?
You deceive then chuckle, smile while you lie
Should I laugh out loud or begin to grieve?
Am I too much too soon, or not enough?
Have you pinn'd down my ev'ry flaw just yet?
Mass consumption
of my own naive ideals
dissatisfaction never heals
unless you practice self starvation
thats the key to the seven seals
I ain't one to ignore how I feel
I have faith in rebellion fuck religion
Go ahead and assign your cure
be it money or love
just remember you are full of shit and nothing
yes nothing
is pure
she would always call me such a stupid girl.
such long cupped
fingers, pythoned
above my collarbone.
guiding me
off my feet
and against the wall,
as the back of head
kisses the
poorly painted plaster.
and in that moment you
became the milky way
in my eyes;
mouth agape for
another embrace of
palm to cheek that
leaves that metallic
taste on my teeth.
I lick away delicately,
Did your world meet ours?
Have they found a way to coenciede.
Did they meet and combine or did they simply collide.
I didn't think it would fit,
Your world of plastic dreams...
Those incongruous smiles,
That petty pleather bag of emotions.
Have you gone too far?
Did you sink too deep,
or is it that you've climbed too high?
Maybe but I guess I'll never know...
Unless your world meets mine.
Alright...I did this one in class. We had a weird supply. And he got mad at us when we were swearing. But he did it in a weird way. Kinda creepy. Have you guys ever had a supply like that?
Rude Things* he said *Rude Things*
And Talk trickled out of the room
Like a T.V. image
Fading out with a dull 'ping!'
Long, polished fingrenails-
Echoing the beats of a
Drummed the silence in;
It drips from my toungue like acidic blood
Oozing rivers of torment
As you sink in the mud
Of my own creation a chemical reaction
Your face contorts with each contraction
I warned with painted lips
And wide innocent eyes
That most don't believe I'm capable of lies
But I told you to remember
My whispered breathy words
That fell so easily
And took wing with the birds
I spilled the mess that you can not recover
I throw a flower at your locked door,
and turn to stone waiting for you to see it.
I'd be this statue in your garden,
stand through rain and sun,
as all the seasons come and go,
if it means that I can watch you
walk on these paths
under reaching branches
of oaks, and silver maples.
But you never come here now.
This graceful face is pinching.
I'm tired of this ache,
like separation.
Well...what can I say. Was in a bit of a silly mood.
I think it's impressive how I managed to create new words to fit my rhymes...
Pulling a Shakespeare there.
Yeah...just be glad you don't know me for real.
Divine Madness
They say that artists tend to be
a little bit screw-loosey.
I've seen it's true, so let me add
a poet's faults are juicy.
Some drink a lot and do bad drugs,
All of you should download this song.
It's freaking amazing.
The lyrics might not seem that good,
But the music is awesome.
Want To Be Bad
Your crowbar swung
Through the, the restaraunt
More like a pub
Yeah we, we drank a lot
Don't get in
Over your head
I just want to be bad
oh oh alright
you're so tragedy
and you were hard on me
you might be dead
but it's hard to know
Turn it up why don't ya
You could always make me cry
Pump up the decibels
Drown it out so I can hear me die
Don't want to miss it
I'd really be let down
This is the second time it's over
Time to lower my standards again
Could you put it on repeat
We don't always bleed when we're leaving
Pulse is up, heart is racing
I'm adjacent to your wall
The notes are floating
I don't condone your methods
The new religion hit them as a
Wave of turmoil and cyanide;
No dared to breathe it in, lest
It plant itself in some unsuspecting
Child's imagination and spread
As a virus... E. coli for the mind,
Eating at morals and the worn, sepia pages
Of religious texts.
No one had planned on exposure
To this blasphemy, laughing
At their perfectly-aligned sidewalks,
At the neutral tones painted into their
It occurred to me last night, somewhere between shots 5 and 9 of Pepsi, that
a.)Pepsi is good for the soul, and
b.)No one is really interested in the truth, and when I say no one I mean
me, and since I know everyone thinks the same way I do, and by
everyone I mean C, let's just forget this Sunday business and declare today
Lie Day. Go ahead, lie. Lie to me. Lie to yourself. Lie to your imaginary
1)I got up reluctantly this morning, already dreading the inevitable stand-off
between myself and the Costco box of Snickers in the freezer. Brushing my
teeth, I stared myself down in the mirror.
"You are in control of your own breakfast foods," I told myself. "Eat the
cottage cheese. You love cottage cheese! If you don't eat the cottage cheese
it will go bad. Don't be a cottage cheese waster."
She digs the way the needle burns the skin,
As her hands delve nails deeper into the armrest
In the smokey room filled with more slaves to
The contemporary art of abusing yourself, and
She knows she lives for this. the game of how
Best to hide the pain from the painter as he
Wields his ink to flesh with a sadistic, steady
Hand. and sometimes between buzzes, she takes
A breath and catches a glimpse of the reality
1)I don't have a blazing headache right now. And it has nothing to do with wine.
Especially the red kind.
2) My Dad was in the process of opening an industrial cardboard box containing
a DIY desk last night. He was ripping and ripping and ripping with his bare
hands for so long that I was actually briefly annoyed, then I tuned it out,
then I became Hulk-style hyper-annoyed when I became aware of it again.


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I have different prickly pear cacti cuttings some are spineless others arent. I also have a few cuttings from pencil cacti and aguave cacti. I am looking for trades of some unusual cacti, or postage. Hope we can trade
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Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by senjanevada 8 (My Page) on Sun, Sep 23, 07 at 0:13
Hi Dede, I'd love to trade your cacti cuttings except agave. Please see my trading list or postage will be fine. Let me know. Thanks. |
- Posted by laineyplantgrower 8 (My Page) on Sun, Sep 23, 07 at 17:24
Hi Dede, I am just getting into cacti and would love to expand my collection if you'd accept postage for the prickly pear with spines and agave, I'd love it. Just let me know. Lainey |
- Posted by senjanevada 8 (My Page) on Mon, Sep 24, 07 at 22:30
Dede, a package of bunny ear cactus is on the way. Can't wait to plant your cacti. Happy gardening. |
- Posted by senjanevada 8 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 2, 07 at 1:52
Received the cacti today. Thanks for trading. |
Hi Dede, I too am just getting into cactus. I am trying to establish a cactus and succulent garden in my yard. So I would like to be able to plant this fall. Thanks - Patsy. |
- Posted by whodunit_cactiman (My Page) on Sun, Dec 30, 07 at 0:32
Hi, do you have any pencil plant left? I would also be interested in your prickly pear(Opuntia). Please email me at email@example.com |
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Pam Nenaber named Gilbert Woman of the Year
Congratulations to Pam Nenaber, who was named Woman of the Year by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
The woman of the year is nominated by members of the community and selected based on her involvement, business success and mentorship qualities in Gilbert, said Kathy Tilque, president and CEO of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce.
Nenaber was selected from 11 other nominees who are also known for their involvement in Gilbert.
"We are so pleased to be honoring a great selection of women in our community," said Paige Modlin, chairwoman of the Gilbert Chamber's What Women Want in Business event committee, in a written statement. "The nominations were extremely competitive."
Nenaber was chosen in part for Banner Gateway's success under her leadership. She was named CEO of the Gilbert hospital in 2008 and since then it has been named the highest performing Banner Health hospital in 2010 and 2011.
Nenaber is on the board of directors for the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. She is also involved in the American College of Healthcare Executives, Health Administrators Forum and Women in Healthcare. Formerly, she was the president of the Seton Catholic High School advisory board and a board member for Child Crisis Center.


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Midas, Inc.
1300 Arlington Heights Road
Itasca, IL 60143 USA
Corporate Phone Number: 1-630-438-3000
Fax Number: 1-630-438-3015
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Customer Service Number: 1-800-621-8545
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the owner of the boulder colorado midas screws customers and employees out of money. he treats his employees like trash and customers like trash. he has no right working with anyone at any time in that office. talk to any of the employees at that location and they will tell you the owner is not a good owner. his shop has broken doors he refuses to fix. he calls his employees cuss words. some one needs to put him in check.
ReplyDeleteI work for Midas at a Texas location and it's the Same here only have two working fans in the Shop the store manager Shaves our hours and screws over customers. I've Seen customers get charged for services that wasn't performed on their vehicle
DeleteI was charged $99.40 for an oil change in West Caldwell, NJ. This is unethical and I am trying to find a guide for Midas. Are there set prices / guidance? This is not easy to find / navigate. I have had many oil changes and was never charged $99.40. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI had my car serviced andwas not given my military discount. corey Burk from the main office contacted me a week later and said I should receive a check in the mail from their Toledo office by 4/19. Not only do I still not have my check, now they're telling me it will be at least 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!! Nice job screwing over your veterans
ReplyDeleteThat really is terrible, they also will not release my sons final pay check because of missing 4pants and 1 shirt which he turned in, they said he didn't, they are a bunch of thiefs and liars.
The reps name is Gary, he works the Erlanger Kenton County ky.
I payed $300 dollars for full brake service to end up on the side of the road a day later with my wheel in full locked position. and 2 weeks later I come to find out that I now have a hole coming from the inside of the wheel to the tire. The brake caliper bolt nudged itself to lock me out and is now punctured thru the rim. They are finally getting me a new rim, but refuse to help with any of the inconvenience such as me down a vehicle and $300.
Its the Lacey, WA, Midas, his name is Dave.
Never again will I take my car to any midas again went to get my break pads& rotors changed on a Fri told me it wouldn't be ready until Sat they called me Sat at the end of the day said they wanted their money now and to get my car immediately I apologized for the inconvenience but I wouldn't have the money until Mon they guy rudely sighed and said fine! I came as promised Monday got my car only to find out they cut my break lines!!!! I couldn't stop as I was driving down the highway and it caused me to get into an accident.. thanks a lot assholes could of killed me or other people! Luckily the person I crashed into was my mother and not someone else!now I'm out 1,400 dollars for repairs that where never done!!!
ReplyDeleteNever again will I take my car to any Midas Shops. I went to have my car checked out for over heating problems and was told a cooling fan was needed. I paid 514.00; cooling fan and Labor, and my car still over heats. I took car back and now two other major things are wrong which should have been told before I drove off thinking my car was ok to drive. They got a free 500 dollars that day with the car still the same way I brought it in. I guess Midas is having a good time cheating people out there money! If you can not afford a dealer to repair your car, don't purchase a car.
ReplyDeleteMidas cheating people out of their money, correcting word spelling.
DeleteI am haveing a problem with midas right now donot take your car/truck to midas at24659 mission in hayward ca they are a rip off...
DeleteMidas in Woonsocket RI did a muffler job on my husband Infiniti G35X and charged us $1,393.??. I've taken the car to two other Midas locations who stated at the most the job would should have been $800. I've called the consumer line with no luck. No I'm calling the corporate office. I will call the news station and an attorney...
midas is a rip off do not go to the store on 24659 mission bvld hayward ca 94544 they will rip you off I took my truck for a mastercylinder and they are still working on my truck a week later they disconnect my abs and brake lights and said my truck was fix and you could still hear the warning bells going off the manager name is adrian michel do not go there please... my name is samuel ratcliff and my number is 1 510 302-5715 I am still trying to get my truck fix...
ReplyDeleteMidas in Little Rock is a rip off I don t see how the company even exist ,no one has anything good to say about it nation wide please don't be a victim of the company Midas touch it is deadly,no good ,poison,harmful,contagious ,
ReplyDeleteThey have no value ,Midas is rated worst car company every.over price they will ruin your car, if you want your car to never run again take it to Midas .the Midas touch every thing it touches turn to waste .My life is all down hill that is there claim to fame .The would go into demolition you told be rated number one Go Midas Touch
ReplyDeleteI have to ride the bus thank to Midas one week I'm riding I took my car to Midas now I'm walking I can't get to work Thank you Midas you have suceeded in ruining my life good car gone bad thank to Midas that is there what they do I would not take my skateboard to Midas .
ReplyDeleteWhy did the chicken cross the road ?Why because he new Midas was on the other side nothing would be driving out of there
ReplyDeleteWhat come first the chicken or the egg.it don't matter you can't afford either if you can't go to Midas that
ReplyDeleteDemolition derby and the winner is The MIDAS COMPANY .
ReplyDeleteLife will never be the same they can afford to ride they don't no how it don't effect the person car that they ruin. I trusted them to fix my car they did not stick to there end of the bargain .It don't matter to them there rich.As long as my life is fine the hell with the rest of them .
ReplyDeleteYou want to get even with your spouse ,you don't have to throw a rock through the window or cut the tire take there car to Midas they will legally
ReplyDeleteDear Corporate office how does it feel to you to know that you to company has credit of damaging a car .Do it even matter .While ride in your limo stop to consider every one is not as able to live the luxury life to know that your company has not held up to there end of the bargain .if it any thing in your heart stop and try to consider that might be that only transportation
ReplyDeleteHey Mr corporate Midas another morning of the catching the bus Thanks to you to.I'm sure you got to work just fine .You got should win the PIMP OF The YEAR AWARD get paid big money to tear up cars.
ReplyDeleteAnother day of being the victim of the Midas touch ,if you knew what I know don't walk but run away from your nearest Midas this is no joke
ReplyDeleteAnother day of being the victim of the Midas touch if you knew what i know don't walk but run away from your nearest Midas this is no joke
ReplyDeleteDear President-CEO,
I am writing this letter to let you know your service at 2065 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10303 suck. The reason why because my problem was never fix.
I saw your beautiful commercial about "Trust the Midas Touch" and I was hook. I was there on 2/11 for a service light on. They said they would diagnose
and call me back(never did). I would have to call every day till 2/15 to find out. On 2/15 I paid $831.13 on service and promise this will fix the problem but
it never did. I went back the same day but I was told to come back on Monday. I went back on Monday at 9:30am and never receive a call back to let me
know whats up. I called back the next day and they claim the car was fix(not). So my car was there a total of 6 days and still NOT fix. I had to take the
bus every day back and fort to work which take a longer time to get to. I will never waste nor go back to MIDAS or recommend anyone to.
"TRUST THE MIDAS TOUCH" never will..
I had an appointment for an oil change, came on time and told the guy staff at the desk what I was there for. He didn't say anything in response and went to the garage came back still did not say anything to me. Mind you I am a 20 year old African American female who doesn't know a thing about cars or oil changes or what needs to be done. By this time I am still standing in front of the front desk and I received a phone call. As I could see the garage was full with cars being worked on I just patently waited. Two guys that were waiting was almost done so they paid so I moved back. Soon as they were good to go around the same time, another young male (Caucasian) around my age came in and threw the guy at the front desk his keys and got his car brought around to the garage. They didn't even ask for my keys. I am off the phone by now and the guy staff still hasn't said anything to me to get my process of an oil change started. So I asked him how long it will take for me now since another car was in the garage after me already waiting 40 minutes. He told me he wasn't going to be able to see me that day and he still needed information from me but I had already gave him the information the day I came in to make the appointment. I was furious and confused because I had an appointment and was never seen or even acknowledge. If I wouldn't have said anything I would've still been standing there waiting. he sent me home bursting into tears because I honestly felt some that I was being taken advantage of some type of sexism and/or racism going on, instead of maybe just a miscommunication. I do take responsibility on maybe saying something sooner but I figured once a space in the garage was cleared he would ask for my keys or initiate the next steps to get it started.
-Heartbroken customer
Ok... so this will be day four of my car being in the midas shop on high point road in greensboro NC. Went in a month ago for new brake pads and am still waiting for them to "diagnose" why my brakes are not performing properly after their first service on my car. I can tell them exactly what is wrong, they put the wrong damn brake pads on my 08 civic. Obviously the owner and manager who have been lying to me for over a month have never served a day in their life in the military if they can screw over vets like myself.
Dear Midas,
Give me my money back so I can get my car fixed by a real mechanic!!
Yet another customer you have pissed off :)
Midas in Billerica, MA is the same. The owners are idiots, they fight with each other scream, cussing in front of customers. Ridiculous. Now, lets get to the service end... they make sure that you need breaks because "I'm here to run a business." Their car lift is malfunctioning, so expect to see that on the front page of the local news soon after killing someone. They laugh at OSHA. This place should at least be checked out. The mechanics work really hard, but are under the thumb of the manager of the shop and what he says, goes. They make no money on their oil changes, so you are in and out and if a mechanic sees a mechanical problem or safety CONCERN, enough to argue about with the manager, they are sent home (I assume to learn their place). The employees are terrified to complain, especially in this economic environment because the manager has no problem firing you if you disagree with this methods. To the owners; WOW, how are you still in business. Obviously OSHA is not paying attention, Midas Corporate is not paying attention and frankly, your customers are not paying attention. I didn't need breaks, you just wanted my money. SO BEWARE, IS THE $20 OIL CHANGE REALLY WORTH IT???????????
ReplyDeleteI am being screwed by the Midas shop here in Manhattan Kansas. I have been there over 3 times for the same problem and they keep saying it is fixed and charging me for it when the problem is still there. I have looked over other bills from the past and they charged me 55 dollars for spark plug wires and 100 dollars for labor. How do you get 100 dollars for labor on a 20 minute job? Then I looked at my wires and they were the same ones that were on the car to begin with. Something needs to be done abouth these crooked shop owners!
ReplyDeleteWednesday one day before Thanksgiving I arrive to Midas on pembroke road and flamingo I asked the manager that I needed to put air in my tires he says no problem it will be $1 I said ok he asked one of the workers to come out and put air in my tire I realized I'm going to have a dollar so ask him can I pay with a credit card he went to ask the manager he came out and told me that they don't take the credit card to do this kind of thing I have to be cash that I can go to any gas station. Air but I told him I don't have any singles I only have a credit card he said oh well sorry we can't help you that is a bad customer service ere supposed to be free and I'm handicapped I cannot do it myself never again I will go to midas Corporation my company that I work for use them a lot that's a shame I went down the street Tire Kingdom and they were glad to go ahead and put the air in a tire


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Products Featuring This Herb:Codonopsis Root Extract Powder Bupleurum & Dragon Bone Easy Qi Ginseng & Astragalus Ginseng & Longan Ginseng & Zizyphus Golden Air Jing Magu's Secret Magu's Treasure OptDigest Qi Drops Super Jing Ten Complete Supertonic Will Power Abundant Qi Teapills Aid Life Pills Bronchitis Pills Central Chi Teapills Central Chi Teapills Economy Size Emperor's Teapills Emperor's Teapills Economy Size Four Gentlemen Teapills Four Gentlemen Teapills Economy Size Great Pulse Teapills Healthy Digestion Teapills Peaceful Sleep Teapills Regulate the Middle Jiao Pills Replenish the Root Teapills Return the Spleen Formula Return the Spleen Formula Economy Size Six Gentlemen Teapills Six Gentlemen Plus Teapills Solitary Hermit Teapills Ten Flavor Teapills Women's Precious Teapills Women's Precious Teapills Economy Size Six Gentlemen Plus Powder
Other Common NamesCodonopsis
Page # In Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs157
Latin NameCodonopsis Pilosulae, Radix
PinyinDang Shen
TreasuresQi and Blood
Treasure Rating****1/2
Atmospheric EnergyNeutral
Organ Meridian SystemsSpleen, Lungs
Part Used and FormSun-dried Root
Primary FunctionsQi and Blood tonic. Tonifies Spleen and Lungs and mildly invigorates Yang.
QualitiesCodonopsis is one of the most famous and widely used Chinese tonic herbs. It is very mild and without any side effects, yet it is a superb Qi tonic. It invigorates the Spleen and Lung functions so that Qi is replenished and it promotes the production of body fluids. Codonopsis is also an excellent blood tonic and a major immune system tonic.
For many centuries Codonopsis has been one of China 's favorite tonic herbs. It is believed to have an action similar to that of Ginseng, but milder. It is often used in place of Ginseng in formulas that actually call for Ginseng to be used as a main Qi tonic, especially when the purpose of the formula is to invigorate the Spleen and Lung functions. This is totally acceptable in the Chinese herbal system. Although high quality Codonopsis is a relatively expensive herb, it is still called "poor man's Ginseng" because it is less expensive than Ginseng and serves the same primary role in a Ginseng-based Qi tonic formula. However, recent studies have shown that Ginseng and Codonopsis do not share the same chemical basis for their Qi building activity. Codonopsis does not contain any saponins similar to the ginsenosides found in Ginseng. Therefore, it is not advisable to consider Codonopsis to be a true substitute for Ginseng in all instances. They both can be used in an herbal program to build Qi. However, Ginseng possesses a very different type of adaptogenic activity. Ginseng's action in formulations associated with Ginseng's powerful Yang power cannot be substituted for by Codonopsis. Codonopsis does possess mild Yang energy suited well to women and men who possess excessive Yang energy already.
Codonopsis can always be used as the main Qi tonic in a person's program when Ginseng is not desired but a Qi tonic is desired. Its blood building quality makes it especially good for people who are weakened due to illness and Codonopsis is extremely effective at relieving chronic fatigue. Many women use it to build blood and the Chinese consider Codonopsis to be an herb specifically suited to pregnant women and nursing mothers, holding that Codonopsis helps produce milk and that the nutrients in Codonopsis are especially nourishing to babies.
Codonopsis is also useful for those who wish to strengthen their digestive and respiratory functions. It is especially useful for people who tend to become short winded or cough easily due to deficient lung energy and for people who become congested after a meal or who digest inefficiently.
Codonopsis is an excellent herb for children. It is mild yet has powerful strengthening effects, especially on the digestive and respiratory systems and upon the immune system. It builds strong muscle in children. Babies can start chewing on clean Codonopsis roots as soon as they have teeth and know how to hold the root to their mouth. It is an excellent teething herb.
Scientific DataTraditional Chinese herbalism has featured Codonopsis as an herb that could be substituted for Ginseng whenever Ginseng is called for in a formulation. However, the chemical constituents of Codonopsis have turned out to be very different from Ginseng. In particular, Codonopsis root has only a small saponin content. Codonopsis contains taraxeryl acetate, friedelin and taraxerol. d-spinasterol, D7-stigmastenol and their glucosides have also been identified. In addition, the root contains sucrose, glucose, inulin, starch, traces of alkaloids and resins.
Codonopsis contains immune-stimulating polysaccharides. It is therefore being used clinically in Japan and China to build resistance of cancer patients in Fu Zheng Therapy. Codonopsis has been found to induce the production in human beings of a-interferon.
Primary Combinationsodonopsis is not commonly used by itself, though it certainly could be. It may be combined with:
Varieties and GradingCodonopsis is one of the herbs that comes in a very wide range of grades. All Codonopsis grows in northern China, but the best grows in the mountains of Gansu and Shaanxi Provinces. Two kinds of Codonopsis are available: the wild one, which is called Tai Dang Shen and the cultivated, which is called Lu Dang Shen. Wild is superior and it is more expensive, although it may be somewhat smaller than the cultivated variety. YeSheng Dang Shen, which is collected from the wild in Gansu Province, is highly favored and available in some Chinese herb shops. Cultivated Codonopsis can also be of very high quality and most of the Codonopsis available in herb shops in America is cultivated. Three varieties of cultivated Codonopsis are particularly favored: Tianshui Dang Shen (from Tianshui District, Gansu Province), Luzhou Dang Shen (from Shanxi Province) and Wen Dang Shen (from Gansu Province)
Tonic herbalists can easily recognize high quality Codonopsis. Larger roots are the best. They should be straight and clean, without signs of insect, mold or fungus contamination. It should be dry on the surface, yet flexible and moist when a piece is chewed. It should be light tan in color. High quality Codonopsis is sweet tasting and pleasant. The sweetness in the taste develops after you have chewed on the root for several seconds. Once you've gotten into the tonic herbs a bit, good Codonopsis will taste very pleasant when eaten raw. Low grade Codonopsis is much less tasty and poor Codonopsis has almost no flavor. Because low grade Codonopsis will sell for less, the suppliers spend less time cleaning and preparing it, so it might still be quite dirty. Remember, if you eat an herb like Codonopsis raw, it is best to wash it first to get any remnants of China 's good earth off it. Always get the best Codonopsis you can obtain. Poor quality Codonopsis is of little value to one's health while high quality Codonopsis is a major tonic herb.
Codonopsis is one of the herbs now regarded to possess significant immuno-stimulating properties. It is rich in immune stimulating polysaccharides which are extremely valuable in helping the body fight off microbial invasion, especially in the early stages. These same polysaccharides have been shown to be useful in supporting the immune systems of people with cancer who are using the herbs in conjunction with conventional cancer therapies (Fu Zheng Therapy). Codonopsis has been demonstrated to have radiation protection activity and can be effective in protecting cancer patients receiving radiation therapy from the side effects without diminishing its benefits. Codonopsis also has interferon-inducing activity that may be of importance in many immune deficiency conditions, including HIV infection.
Codonopsis can be taken safely by anyone wishing to gently but assuredly build Qi, to strengthen their immune system, to nourish their blood and to strengthen digestion and respiration. It can be taken in large or small dosages without side effect. It is an extremely reliable herb which maintains its position as one of the great herbs of the world.


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Pampas Grass / Cortaderia selloana shines during autumn in Abq, so I forgive it's overuse - for now.
How many colors do you see in each photo? Hint - color with me is not just floral, or even fall foliage.
Brown is not normally a color that I would emphasize as a focal point, but in this case, it makes me delight. When it is dark here in such a context, it means water and some organic matter has washed down to nourish the spare plant life nearby.
Recent downpours in the desert southwest brought my house just across the freeway almost 1.5" of rain, and up to 2" in some areas nearby; storm runoff has not only gouged deeper into an existing wash, on the way down into town, so these Brickelbush are still green. So, is the brand of outdoor living space that I design, one not that reliant on irrigation life-support or fleeting flowers.
A Valley Cottonwood gallery forest at the bottom of Tijeras Arroyo:
Nice contrast to the surrounding and vast arid uplands. But not all is dried-out up here, Beargrass and Comanche Prickly Pear, unfettered by lean soil and rocks:
Cholla, Mountain Mahogany, Beargrass, with Valley Cottonwood WAY below in the canyon, where there is far more moisture availability than up here. Many colors, including a color that is the mix of ALL colors:
That sumac usually turns this pale orange-yellow, with only a few coloring up magenta or bright burgundy, but still nice.
In front, Fluffgrass / Erioneuron pulchellum dotting the dark, gritty soil; in back, a mass of many Sideoats Grama and a few Arizona Cottontop:
Symbols of Chihuahuan desert grassland. Patterns of vegetation originating from patterns of climate and soils.
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Updated: ICANN's new gTLD team are on the road at the moment, spreading the word about the historic expansion of the Internet's domain name space that we as an organization have been working on for four years or so.
Yesterday, they were in New York; tomorrow, they'll be in London. Then Hong Kong on 24 July and Abu-Dhabi on 4 August (see here for more details). The idea is to spread the word as well as gather more input on the process. And the biggest bone of contention at the moment is the issue of how to deal with trademarks with a whole new raft of Internet extensions.
The New York meeting was visible online using our new conferencing software that we also used at the Sydney meeting, which includes video, audio, presentations, a chatroom and a Q&A box. And you can see a full archive of the meeting in links below.
What was most interesting out of the discussions (from my perspective anyway) was a blog post produced by the New York Times on the day. It is a pretty good summary of events and also helps put it in context. It's useful to get the outside view when you spend too long in the ICANN bubble.
The post, Brokering Peace Between Brand Owners and Domainers, pretty much hits the nail on the head when it comes to a lot of ICANN's work – particularly from the staff perspective, where a huge amount of the work is trying to find a solution that people with strong and opposing views can live with.
Anyway, an interesting piece, have a read when you have a second.
The video archive of the New York meeting is available in four parts:
Part I: Run through of the Trademark Protection report produced by the Implementation Recommendation Team
Part II: Reports from WIPO and eNom on the trademark issue
Part III: Public feedback and questions from the floor
Part IV: Malicious conduct panel discussion
And the archive for the London meeting is also in four parts:
Part I: Intro and summary of the IRT report on trademark protection
Part II: WIPO recommendations on trademark protections; eNom reflections on IRT report. Other reflections on IRT report and other suggestions for solutions to trademark issue. Some questions from the floor
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Not surprisingly, what we, the citizens of this state, have gotten in Boca Raton is a 14,000-square-foot abode for FAU's president that cost $3 million! All this while raising tuition for, as Barton's article noted, a school that is ranked "in the fourth (lowest) tier of schools that offer doctorates."
U.S. Senator Bob Graham warned Floridians about this destruction-by-cronyism of the state university system, but with barely 50% of eligible voters actually going to the polls, few, if any cared. At first glance, it might seem that having a "connected" head of a university will have advantages. He -- or she -- will know how to "work" the corridors of the Capitol, persuading and cajoling legislators to fund favored projects. Witness the $10 million Brogan "tentatively secured... for oceanographic studies" at FAU.
It is too early to know what the selection of Wetherell and Brogan will mean on a nationwide level. No doubt, the experiences of the out-of-state candidates for the jobs at FSU and FAU has circulated throughout academia. Florida's universities will earn the reputation they deserve, and potential candidates with excellent credentials and track records in higher education will be discouraged from applying for top jobs. As Florida becomes known as the home of cronyism, it will be increasingly difficult to attract the best and brightest. Future generations of students will pay the price of this favoritism when they have difficulty gaining admission to quality graduate and professional schools. As the reputation of Florida's schools spreads, we will all lose.
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Hole-y Radials, Batman!: Regarding Susan Eastman's March 20 article, "Redeveloping Your Radials": Since moving to South Florida, I've fixed 13 punctures in just under 28 months. Mind you, these are good tires -- not the baldies I drove around on as a teenager. Before coming here, I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area my entire life and had maybe four punctures in 20 years of driving. And I worked in construction for 15 of those years. The problem is the lack of pride and good practice by construction companies and tradespeople. I have never experienced such lethargy; it's disgustingly despicable.
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Samsung Confirms Smartphone Announcement Later This Month
Published on: 4th Feb 2014
By: Ian Mansfield
Samsung has effectively confirmed that it will be showing off the expected sequel to its flagship Galaxy smartphone later this month.
Not a huge surprise as something was expected at the Mobile World Congress, but the invites have now been sent out.
The biggest surprise might be that the company has a surprise, such has been the swathe of leaks and rumours about their new device range.
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Pretoria – The twenty-year jail sentence imposed on minibus taxi driver Jacob Humphreys is a warning to all those who disregard the rules of the road about degree crossings, says Metrorail. In a statement, Metrorail mentioned it welcomed the stiff sentence …
Soccer Globe Cup 2010 Cancelled – South Africa, Not Ready!
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Are you expecting to see a news headline like, "Soccer Globe Cup 2010 Cancelled – South Africa, Not Ready!" What about this 1, "SA not Capable of Hosting a Effective Cup!" What about, "2010 Has No Advantage for the Average South African!". Numerous think South Africa is not capable of hosting a Globe Cup, citing a bucket full of issues from lack of infrastructure to Swine Flu! Effectively the IOC, FIFA & the SA government disagree and they all believe that the hosting of a massive even is not only possible but will be the finest ever and the reply to our financial woes to boot, and I for a single, am pleased, as my woes are increasingly nasty.
What about home? According to the hype, by 2010 and 1 day we will all be retired with extra fat residence portfolios, fairly awesome hey? But is it genuine? Had been the Chinese actually in an when-in-a-lifetime residence-purchasing possibility throughout the Olympics? Karen Robinson in The Sunday Times tells us that – Athens, Sydney, Atlanta and Barcelona – all noticed house costs outperform their nationwide markets in the 5 years major up to the video games. Barcelona – most remarkable – prices rose 49% than they did in the rest of Spain. The differential in Sydney was 11%, in Athens 9%, and in Atlanta 6%.
No each one particular is so confident the growth is a provided, Emma Thelwell notes that not all the video games took spot amid ongoing residence booms & London games will most likely coincide with a property slump, so will London see development? It would seem far more most likely to be small, and one more issue is that prices in east London climbed 40% ahead of the nationwide trend more than the past handful of years, so they are commencing from a substantial. In South Sydney, far from the Olympic stadium, costs rose significantly quicker than in the Olympic corridor in the run up to the video games and Michael Bounds published a paper on the Games' influence on the house industry says it was basically because the area was already undergoing regeneration.
So if you insist on trying to make your fortune out of SA or London home markets, search for places that will do best out of regeneration. Sorry looks like it depends where your house lies in the scheme of things. So in South Africa I guess the regeneration of former, "urban decay" locations will possibly be a far better bet that upmarket locations in terms of % growth, as a result of 2010? Some say the tournament will by no means take place anyway, they think SA will not be ready, that Swine Flu or political chaos will kill the dream? Not according to Blatter who said in an interview with the FM, "There is no explanation to think that we will have to re-assess the situation of the 2010 World Cup due to any organizational problems… We are convinced that the Globe Cup will take location in SA."
Is Blatter gambling, I doubt it? Bear in mind that FIFA's can make 86% of its income from this single event that is staged each 4 many years, so they leave nothing at all to probability when it comes to the Globe Cup and it looks to be paying off. The federation's 2007- 2010 income price range is US$ three,2bn, and it has already raised $ 3,1bn via the sale of sponsorship and broadcasting rights for the South African World Cup – double the $ one,8bn revenue it produced in Germany. So what else will 2010 have in store for South Africa! The truth is that the Soccer World Cup hardly touched German economy at all according to a report released in Germany. "The World Cup's contribution to financial growth has been negligible. It was great enjoyable. Practically nothing much more, nothing less."
Can this be true? Even after consulting firm Grant Thornton said that the Globe Cup will pump about R21.three-billion into South Africa's economic climate, producing an estimated R12.7-billion in direct spending and making an estimated 159 000 new jobs? The short reply is yes, the truth is the capital expenditure constantly outweighs the income, the stadiums alone are reported to be costing R11- billion, road infrastructure – R14- billion, Airports Organization SA – R20- billion, Nationwide Roads – R70- billion, Metro rail – R18- billion.
Goolam Ballim, (chief economist – Common Financial institution) believes,"…the indirect effect may possibly be more meaningful for a sustainable financial lift in subsequent a long time… it will help adjust the perceptions that a huge amount of foreign investors hold of Africa and South Africa." In the brief term the country's tourism business will benefit from the estimated three million visitors expected for the tournament, while building and engineering organizations will seem to a slice of the billions to be spent on infrastructure in the lead-up to the event. So unless of course you are really building the stadium, have a guest property or promote beer do not purchase the yacht just however. The real great news for South Africa is the legacy of 2010. The enhanced infrastructure and heightened international awareness, this is the platform for achievement not the prize.
John Mauldin, not too long ago voted second only to Warren Buffet as an investment guru, following going to SA had this to say about, "Finding Value in South Africa, "There is significantly to like about emerging markets. That is where a wonderful deal of the real prospective growth in the coming decades will be. And South Africa will be one particular of the greater stories. If you are not doing company there previously, you ought to ask your self, why not?" Wow, a sturdy endorsement, so the WC is coming, the stadiums are all but completed and very best of all South Africa has just had a peaceful, totally free and democratic election – WOW!
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I indicate a train system or underground rail technique? I was just asking yourself no matter whether they are constructing one in time for the globe cup which will be held there. Also how is SA preparing for the world cup. Apart from the stadiums, what other issues are becoming constructed?
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We Can't Even. The Barbie Themed Hotel Room Returns to The Hilton Buenos Aires
First, we go inside a Hello Kitty Suite. Now, we get a look at a Barbie Hotel Room.
Every few years, The Hilton Buenos Aires resurrects its Barbie rooms, much to the delight of little Barbie fans who happen to be traveling through Argentina.
This year, however, the hotel has really gone over the top with the Barbie amenities. For starters, when guests arrive at the hotel, there will be a giant Barbie shoe for photo ops. Guests who actually book the Barbie room (room 136), which was created in partnership with Barbie-maker, Mattel, will get a special dedicated check-in before taking a set of private, pink stairs up to the room.
Once inside, they will find a so-called "Barbie-themed paradise" filled with exclusive Barbie items not found anywhere else, including a changing closet full of fashion accessories and a pink catwalk for impromptu fashion shows. To die for.
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Four Seasons Buenos Aires Unveils Final Phase of Its Modern Gaucho-Style Reno
In June the Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires unveiled the first phase of its $49 million reno: a new lobby, landscaping and gardens, guestrooms, and two new dining venues�the Elena Restaurant and the Pony Line Bar. One would think that that�s the whole she-bang. But wait, there�s more.
The final phase has just been completed and it involves a new CIELO spa and Nuestro Secreto, a seasonal restaurant.
The designers of the year-long reno had the tango in mind when they re-designed the hotel, and you can see this throughout the hotel with a sinuous swirl here and a locking of limbs pattern there. We, however, can also see a few �modern gaucho meets the horsey set� design elements, leather headboards in the rooms, horse statues at the entrance and in the Elena Restaurant and Pony Line Bar.
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The Hotel Faena Kicks Out Justin Bieber; We Approve
This past year, Justin Bieber has gone about making a fool of himself on his world tour yet his fans are still as rabid as ever stalking, storming and stampeding the hotels he's been staying at. Finally, a hotel in Buenos Aires had enough.
The Hotel Faena, asked Bieber and his crew to leave the hotel after they were seized by crazy fans who started tearing down hotel property, apparently thinking this would get them access to the teen star. It did not. But he dis prompt this tweet from him:
to all my fans at the hotel. thank u. i love u. but please calm down and respect the police. we dont want anyone gettting hurt.
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 9, 2013
Meanwhile, this photo above was snapped by Bieber's official DJ (Ed. Note: This is a thing now?) and it shows just how ridiculous these fans were being.
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Four Seasons Buenos Aires Goes For A Little Nip And Tuck
From Fantasy Friday polo packages in Palm Beach last week, we�re going straight to the home of polo today: Argentina. Here, the Four Seasons Buenos Aires is going through a little freshening up, to the tune of $40 million no less.
A first phase has been completed, including a redesign of the lobby, an initial set of rooms, and the addition of a courtyard restaurant. Another part of the makeover? The opening of Pony Line, a bar inspired by � you guessed it � polo.
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Federer Finds Time For Tennis And Fine Wine in Argentina
Nothing like finishing up the year with a little gossip: Tennis great Roger Federer got some rest in the arms of the Algodon Mansion last week, putting his feet up after a few exhibition matches and children's training camps in Buenos Aires.
We're not surprised, as the Algodon Mansion is certainly one of Argentina's more upscale properties. Here's what we know: They have the self-appointed "hottest" staff in the city, the smallest of the ten rooms will run you about $400 a night, and they throw one hell of a party so long as you have some cash to throw down.
It's a five-star hotel, but we like to think of it as a luxurious B&B, replacing the oh-so-sweet-cinnamon-bun-baking innkeeper with a 24-hour at-your-freaking-service private butler.
More on Fine Federer's stay after the jump...
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More Than Balls On A Wall: Buenos Aires' Hotel Boca Made For Soccer Fans
Although not as popular in the US, it seems like the rest of the world goes bonkers for a little soccer. And if you're a fan of the fast paced game, you know not to call it soccer, but football. So with a rich history of football, it makes complete sense for Buenos Aires to open up the first football-themed hotel for players and fans.
Rest assured The Hotel Boca isn't a sports bar turned hotel with a few footballs hanging from the ceiling or framed jerseys adorning the walls.This is a modern and avante-garde designed property with all the luxuries we adore . Public areas and the two restaurants are themed in the blue and yellow of the hometown team, Boca Juniors, and decorated with memorabilia from the over 100 year old club.
Each of the rooms and suites are decked out with great design and comfy living space that would impress even the highest level athletes. The simple layout is complemented with pops of team color, but in a way that would make you think you'd walked into a 'superfan's' closet. Think tasteful, not gaudy.
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Westin Runs For Sandy, Sandals Chases Grenada, And Other Hotel News
There's tons of hotel news flying around and we don't have time to give each and every story the love and attention it may deserve, so you will have to settle for some news briefs.
Tomorrow morning Westin Hotels is having a 5K run in New York to celebrate the launch of their exclusive New Balance gear lending program. Both Westin, New Balance associates (and now Top Chef-host, Padma Lakshmi) will run to benefit Soles4Souls, an organization that provides shoes to adults and children around the world. A majority of the donations will support Hurricane Sandy victims. The run starts and ends at the new Westin New York Grand Central where there will also be a Soles4Souls donation station the public can drop off gently used or new footwear throughout the day. After the run, Westin and New Balance will donate more than 15,000 pairs of shoes to Soles4Souls. For more info, visit westinnewbalance.com
Sandals Resorts International has purchased Grenada�s all-inclusive LaSource Resort for an undisclosed sum. This is the brand�s first property in the country. The hotel will be renamed Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort & Spa, and will add 100 more guest rooms to its current space for a total of 200 private cottages and bungalows. Many of these will be concierge- and butler-level suites, as is common in the Sandals brand, and also the famous octagonal-shaped Rondoval suites. We wonder if Sandals will keep LaSource�s former amenity of one free spa treatment a day. Sure it was only a 25-minute teaser, but it was something. A part of us believes they�ll be cut, but we�ve been pleasantly surprised before.
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Buenos Aires Grand Hotel Opens in September for $189 a Night
The travel-savvy and sun worshippers will chase the good weather and head to the southern hemisphere next month. It'll be springtime in Buenos Aires come September with temps topping out in the low 70's--the right time to take in fashion shows and wine festivals and to check out the new Buenos Aires Grand Hotel opening in the stylish Recoleta nabe.
The 90-room hotel will provide all the comforts travelers crave�free WiFi, 40" plasma TVs, and Nespresso coffeemakers. Plus, they can boast as being one of the rare B.A. hotels to have a rooftop pool (with an artificial current), so we�re anticipating quite the scene of designer-swimsuit wearing patrons come summer evenings starting in December (yep, remember it's opposite season).
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This Is Why You Should Pray Justin Bieber Never Stays at Your Hotel
Imagine going on vacation and having your long-awaited, hard-earned days of rest interrupted by this? That's yet another, in a long list of, crowd of screaming girls hoping to get a glimpse of Justin Bieber at the W Santiago. Except...Justin wasn't even inside!
We know Justin decided to stay in Buenos Aires an extra day ... so he wasn't even in Chile when the fans stormed the hotel. According to our sources, the mob scene prompted local authorities to contact Bieber's camp and order him to come to the hotel by helicopter ... because they feared they couldn't control the crowd.
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Francis Ford Coppola Could Use a 'Godfather' in Buenos Aires
Director/vintner/hotelier Francis Ford Coppoloa is having a tough go with his Jardin Escondido in Buenos Aires. The small boutique hotel got robbed the other night, for the second time. From the Washington Post:
Police say the robbers made off with money and valuables, but more details were unavailable about how or when the robbery occurred. The official news agency Telam quoted a hotel employee as saying nobody was hurt in the incident.
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Fierro Hotel Buenos Aires Opens in September, From $145 a Night
If you're looking for a great deal on a brand new boutique hotel this fall, head south. All the way down to Palermo Hollywood, the stylish nabe in Buenos Aires, where Fierro Hotel opens on September 1.
This spacious Superior Room (438 square feet) will set you back just $145 USD a night with the hotel's special opening rate, and that includes a breakfast buffet and unlimited internet access.
But if you can wait a bit longer, you may want to schedule a BA trip for September 30�that's the night of Fierro's VIP Opening Event, including a cocktail reception and dinner at the hotel's Hern�n Gipponi Restaurante paired with Argentine wines.
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The Algodon Mansion is Only Open for Private Parties Right Now
This might be a first on HotelChatter.
We've heard of hotels holding secret pre-opening parties for celebrities and posh events (GPH, Thompson Beverly Hills) a few days or weeks before the hotel's actual opening, but the all-suite luxury hotel, The Algodon Mansion in Buenos Aires, is hosting investors and private parties for a few more months before opening to the general public. Apparently, an Hermes bash was hosted there last week.
The hotel was expected to open in March and now it looks like summer is a more realistic time. Hopefully, the hotel staff will still be hot by then.


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Is the workshop appropriate for a beginner athlete?
Absolutely. There's no better place to start your training than with a better understanding of the body. The workshop is for all levels of athletes from recreational to elite who are interested in knowing more about how to bring their best body to their sport or activity.
What do I need to bring?
Wear active clothing and bring an extra set of active clothing to change into after the morning workout if you'd like. Wear shoes you can be active in, however please note we will spend much of the time barefoot. No swimsuit or bike is needed.
Is it advanced enough for coaches though or is it more targeted for the beginner triathlete?
Again, the workshop is for all levels of athletes and coaches that are interested in knowing more about the body, how it is made to move and how to understand better how to create and maintain injury resistance, movement efficiency and power in performance. It is my experience that the content in this workshop is new to many people, yet very simple and relevant to all levels of athletes and coaches.
Would the Swim Bike Run workshop be appropriate for someone who is only interested in bike-related performance?
Yes. As an person who wants to be healthy athlete, in any sport, you want your body to be all-around athletic and efficient. Individual sports are simply expressions of all of the fundamental elements of performance working together. Each and every thing applies in many ways for all activities.
NOTE: Future MovementU workshops will focus on individual sports. i.e. Cycling 101, etc. But if you're at all interested and don't want to wait, you wont be disappointed.