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A technique for the multiobjective optimisation of laminated composite structures using genetic algorithms and finite element analysis
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RON NG IS THE VILLIAN!? oh great! i havent watch SILVER SPOON YET! and i already got myself spoiled!! T__T
I can't picture him as the villian though which makes me so excited!
Umm…Kenneth in Tiger club, he was indeed the villian but he was so loveable to his wife! so to me, i dont really count that as a villian…
Moses role in MOP was just plain strange…he is like, really really stoned, dunno if thats his role or he's just too chill…
Power role as a villian always been very very annoying, so i think he is okay at his acting.
Ben was a major d### in Highs and Lows, like real major and all his other series he acted in as the villian was quite….GRRR…! (I'm having a feeling that he would be chosen!)
Anyway, This one is a tough one! I didn't vote because im unsure. I would see the result of this instead!
Ron is not the villain. He is the annoying prick.
He's lovely to 1 person, and cruel and heartless to the rest, I don't like Kenneth much as Villain, but he's convinced me
kenneth!!! tiger cubs was amazing with his guest role!
Great beginning & end to the series, and he totally rocked that badass role!! XD
Definitely Ben you have no idea how many times I wanted to stab him every time he appeared on screen!
Ben is the villainous villain ever! The guy never gets a good guy role, does he?
He was the nicest guy in Kindred Spirit
Was he? I hardly remember that show. I know he got famous from that.
Kenneth i suppose
Edwin is a bit of a joke as a villian! I didn't believe him at all…
Raymond Cho is not really villain in TC… he should falls under Best Supporting Actor >.<
Agree but at the point of drawing up this list didn't realise it.
Kenneth on this one. He even looks badass with the tattoo on his head
For some weird reason, I just don't find Ben a good actor at all. His facial expressions are so stiff and sometimes plain. Maybe he looks like a vilian, but acting wise, I would not pick him.
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Ron is annoying in SSSS. He's always mad, angry, pissed off in every frames. U can't act.
What is SSSS???
Ron's not really a Villian in SSSS but a very angry person – he & Rebecca spoilt the whole show tho – can't stand watching the 2 of them. I like Edwin Siu as the Villian, Ben is good too.
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Refreshed and reloaded after a two week vacation spent wandering around in Pennsylvania, I'm going to lead you on a guided tour through the psychadelic world of major league baseball, division by division. We'll start with the AL East, because as you know, it's the only division that really matters to us east-coast-biased media types. Well, actually, who are we kidding? We couldn't care less about the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Devil Food Cakes, or whatever. We really only care about the Yankees and Red Sox, right? Well, no; actually, I have plenty in the cannon for the Three Stooges of the division too, but it turned out I had so much to say about the two Evil Empires that we'll just talk about them today.
First, the Standings:
Boston Red Sox | 34-18 | -- |
New York Yankees | 28-23 | 5.5 |
Baltimore Orioles | 28-25 | 6.5 |
Toronto Blue Jays | 25-27 | 9 |
Tampa Bay D-Rays | 19-32 | 14.5 |
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BOSTON RED SOX (36-16, 34-18 Pythagorean)
No matter how you slice it, so far the Red Sox are the best team in baseball. How are they doing it? Why, by riding the super-charged bats of their twin sluggers extraordinaire, a lefty and a righty whose awe-inspiring brawn strikes fear into the heart of pitchers all over the American league, two hitters bashing their way to lines of .354/.427/.561 and .330/.386/.573. I refer, as you no doubt instantly recognized, to the awesome duo of Mike Lowell and Kevin Youkilis. Oh, and that fat gap-toothed guy is slugging .580 or something, too. The space cadet's not doing so hot, but we'll come back to him in a moment.
First, Youkilis and Lowell. This is Reason #1 to suspect the Red Sox are going to regress as the season goes on: I'm a card-carrying member of the Greek God of Walks fan club, but I don't think even Kevin Youkilis' mother thinks he's going to hit .354 all year, and Mike Lowell is, oh, 40 points over his career high batting average (70 over his career mark) and 70 points beyond his career-best slugging percentage. Credit the Red Sox for picking him up in an alleged salary dump; the Marlins supposedly insisted on the Red Sox taking him in the Beckett trade, which honestly should be known as the Lowell trade, at least so far.
Space cadet Manny's hitting .269/.356/.456, and given his age and recent decline, I'm not so sure that isn't about his true ability level these days. The batting average is 30 points lower than he's hit in his life, so he should be able to tick it up to something like .285/.375/.480, but that might be about it. And considering his flight-of-the-bumblebee renditions in left field, I'm not so sure that's an especially valuable player.
Most everyone else on the team is hitting about what we'd expect them to. Alex Cora won't sustain .361/.500, Pedroia might not quite sustain .394/.433, and Julio Lugo, while certainly a bad idea to begin with, probably isn't quite so bad as .291/.340 (ouch!) And we won't even talk about J.D. Drew, OK? So, the Greek God of Walks and Mike Lowell are going to decline significantly, but there's at least room to hope for improvement from guys like Lugo and Drew and the so far god-awful Coco Crisp.
I'm about out of space for these guys, so here's a whirlwind tour of their pitchers: Josh Beckett's current 0.31 HR/9 isn't sustainable, and the ERA will come up along with that stat; Curt Schilling's doing about what you'd expect him to; this is looking like a good Tim Wakefield year, which is a very fortunate thing for the Red Stockings; the Freddy-Kreuger-as-a-starter thing isn't really working out; Joel Pineiro is finding it difficult to make a living with 3.86 strikeouts per nine; Daisuke Matsuzaka ain't no Cy Young candidate, but he is taking the ball and gobbling up innings. He'll improve somewhat.
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The purpose of this note is to stress that Posner's conception of law and of the role of judges in a legal system might be problematic for an Austrian approach to law and economics, despite the praxeological dimension of his analysis.
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In re PAUL and VEDA GARSKE, No. 98-13427 Debtor(s). ______________________________________/ VEDA GARSKE, et al., Plaintiff(s), v. A.P. No. 00-1139 ARCADIA FINANCIAL, LTD., Defendant(s). _______________________________________/ This is a class action lawsuit regarding the rights of Chapter 7 debtors who retained a secured creditor's collateral without formally reaffirming the debt and thereafter became delinquent. In a nutshell, plaintiffs argue that a secured creditor violates the debtor's injunction by contacting the debtor and threatening repossession of the collateral if the debtor does not make a payment. Numerous similar cases have been brought across the country. Plaintiffs have moved for certification of their class. While the courts has serious doubts as to the merits of the legal position staked out by plaintiffs, defendant has asked the court to rule only on the class certification motion and defer consideration of summary judgment. There are several other trial court decisions reported either in print or electronically which have considered the issue. While at least one similar class has been certified, most have denied certification on two grounds: that conflicts of law between the circuits produces "non-common" issues and that the primary remedy in these cases is monetary and not injunctive. The court disagrees with both grounds. The much-discussed split of the circuits on the right of a secured creditor to repossess its collateral after a debtor's discharge even if the debtor has remained current in payments, used as an excuse for finding a lack of commonality, seems to this court to be a complete red herring. The proposed class consists of those who have been contacted by the secured creditor threatening repossession after becoming delinquent in their obligations on un-reaffirmed secured debt. The issue, whether or not such conduct violates the debtor's discharge injunction, is exactly the same whether or not the creditor has a right to repossess as to debtors who are not delinquent. It is abundantly clear that the primary relief in this case is injunctive and declaratory. Aside from attorneys' fees, individual damages will be either nominal or non-existent. Regardless of the dubious merits of plaintiffs' legal position in this case, a class action is an appropriate vehicle for determining debtors' rights and ruling on the common and established practices of a large institutional creditor. It appears to the court that all of the required elements of FRCP 23(a) are present. In addition, the court finds that defendant has acted on grounds generally applicable to a class, making injunctive and declaratory relief appropriate if such conduct is determined to be wrongful. This action is accordingly maintainable as a class action pursuant to FRCP 23(b)(2). For the foregoing reasons, the court will certify as a class all debtors who obtained a discharge, retained defendant's collateral without reaffirmation, became delinquent, and were threatened with repossession by defendant if they did not bring their payments current. The class will not include debtors in cases where the court issued an order specifying defendant's rights or there is an agreement between the debtor and defendant outlining said rights. Counsel for plaintiffs shall submit an appropriate form of order. Dated: February 14, 2002 ___________________________ Alan Jaroslovsky |


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A dominating performance on Friday was also a historic one for the St. Cloud State Huskies wrestling team. With a 39-0 win over Northern State at Halenbeck Hall, the #3 Huskies set a school record with their 16th victory of the season. The previous mark of 15 wins set in the 1964-65 season was shattered in a blowout victory.
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Long, narrow, convoluted tube in which most digestion takes place. It extends 22–25 ft (6.7–7.6 m), from the stomach to the large intestine. The mesentery, a membrane structure, supports it and contains its blood supply, lymphatics, and insulating fat. The autonomic nervous system supplies it with parasympathetic nerves that initiate peristalsis and sympathetic nerves that suppress it. It is lined with minute fingerlike projections (villi) that greatly increase its surface area for enzyme secretion and food absorption. Its three sections, the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, have distinct characteristics. Food takes three to six hours to pass through the small intestine unless a disorder such as gastroenteritis, diverticulosis, or obstruction impedes it.
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In humans over 5 years old it is approximately 7 m (22.97 ft) long and can vary from 4-7 m (13.12-22.97 ft).
It is divided into three structural parts:
Although the small intestine is much longer than the large intestine (typically 4-5 times longer), it is referred to as such due to its comparatively smaller diameter. On average, the diameter of the small intestine of an adult human measures approximately 2.5-3 cm, and the large intestine measures about 7.6 cm in diameter.
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serosa | normal | normal | normal |
muscularis externa | longitudinal and circular layers, with Auerbach's (myenteric) plexus in between | same as duodenum | same as duodenum |
submucosa | Brunner's glands and Meissner's (submucosal) plexus | no BG | no BG |
mucosa: muscularis mucosae | normal | normal | normal |
mucosa: lamina propria | no PP | no PP | Peyer's patches |
mucosa: intestinal epithelium | simple columnar. Contains goblet cells, Paneth cells | Similar to duodenum. Villi very long. | Similar to duodenum. Villi very short. |


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The market for residential wood furniture has been significantly impacted by declines in housing activity, consumer confidence and disposable income over the last few years.Although some areas of home furnishing are beginning to see improvements in the market place, the upper end of the residential wood furniture segment continues to be depressed. During the economic downturn, we took a number of strategic steps to reposition our company and to align our cost structure and operating models with the lower sales volume and the changing marketplace. Major restructuring action was taken to consolidate facilities and ultimately reduce our domestic manufacturing footprint. At the same time, we shifted our operating strategy so that we could respond to the demands of a changing marketplace and position our company for growth. Accordingly, we transitioned the manufacturing of the Stanley Furniture product to a fully overseas sourced model and ceased domestic manufacturing operations for this product in late 2010. This transition of our Stanley Furniture product line was successfully completed in 2011. For our Young America product line, we implemented a strategy to differentiate us in the marketplace by ensuring safety, quality, selection and service. This led us to shift the production of sourced Young America items from overseas to our domestic operation. Over the past three years we have invested approximately $9.0 million in the modernization of our manufacturing facility in Robbinsville, North Carolina to enable us to be competitive as a domestic producer of this product. In addition, we upgraded the quality standards of this product during 2012. The operational disruption created by these activities, which negatively impacted our financial performance over the last three years, is now complete. The last phase of our Company's transformation occurred in 2013 with the consolidation of our corporate office and showroom in High Point, North Carolina and the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The relocation of our corporate office along with the implementation of a new ERP system was a significant undertaking that had a short-term negative impact on incoming orders and our financial performance during 2013. With the major issues addressed by the end of 2013, the final phase of the Company's strategic overhaul was complete. The strength of our Balance Sheet and proceeds received from the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) allowed us to act on strategic decisions that we believe have positioned us to return to growth and profitability.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to net sales of certain items included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:
For the Years Ended December 31, 2013 2012 2011 Net sales 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % Cost of sales 89.9 87.6 88.1 Gross profit 10.1 12.4 11.9 Selling, general and administrative expenses 20.6 18.6 18.4 Operating loss (10.5) (6.2) (6.5) CDSOA income, net - 39.9 3.8 Other income, net .1 .1 .1 Interest expense, net 2.8 2.3 2.2 Income before income taxes (13.2) 31.5 (4.8) Income taxes (benefit) (.2) .7 Net income (loss) (13.0) % 30.8 % (4.8) % |
2013 Compared to 2012
Net sales decreased $1.6 million, or 1.6%, in 2013 compared to 2012. The decrease was primarily due to lower unit volume for our Stanley Furniture product line. Partially offsetting the unit decline on the Stanley Furniture product line was increased sales and unit volume from the Young America product line, along with higher average selling prices on the Stanley Furniture product line following a second quarter price increase.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased to 10.1% in 2013 from 12.4% in 2012. The decrease in gross profit for 2013 compared to 2012 resulted from higher discounting, and from inflation on both sourced items and raw materials. Partially offsetting these cost increases were pricing actions taken on the Stanley Furniture product line, operational improvements at our manufacturing facility in Robbinsville, NC and lower medical claims. Included in our 2012 gross profit is $474,000 in restructuring charges, which consist mostly of a charge against future lease obligations in Virginia as we concluded that only a portion of the leased warehouse space was required.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for 2013 were $20.0 million, or 20.6% of net sales, compared to $18.3 million, or 18.6% of net sales, in 2012. The current year expenses include $770,000 of restructuring charges associated with relocation of our corporate office. Excluding these one-time costs, higher current year expenditures were driven primarily by costs related to the relocation of our High Point showroom and our new showroom in Las Vegas. In addition, we had higher support and amortization costs related to the implementation of our new ERP system.
As a result of the above, our operating loss increased to $10.2 million in 2013 compared to an operating loss of $6.1 million in 2012.
In 2013, we did not receive any funds under the CDSOA involving wooden bedroom furniture imported from China. In 2012, we recorded income, net of legal expenses, of $39.3 million from CDSOA receipts.
Interest expense in 2013 increased $350,000 over 2012. Interest expense is primarily composed of interest on insurance policy loans from a legacy deferred compensation plan, which increases annually based on growth in cash surrender value.
Our 2013 effective tax rate was essentially zero since we have established a valuation allowance for our deferred tax assets in excess of our deferred tax liabilities. The benefit in the current year was primarily related to the release of reserves due to lapse of statute of limitations. Our effective tax rate for 2012 was 2.1%. The tax expense in 2012 was primarily the result of federal alternative minimum tax on the receipt of proceeds from the CDSOA funds distributed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Federal alternative minimum tax regulations limit the ability to offset all of the income generated in the period with net operating loss carry forwards.
2012 Compared to 2011
Net sales decreased $6.1 million, or 5.8%, in 2012 compared to 2011. The decrease was primarily due to lower unit volume for our Young America product line as we completed the modernization efforts in our factory and transitioned the entire product line to higher quality standards. Partially offsetting the volume declines on the Young America product line was increased sales and unit volume on the Stanley Furniture product line, as we believe we regained market share lost during our transition to a sourced model in early 2011.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales improved to 12.4% in 2012 from 11.9% in 2011. The improvement in gross profit for 2012 compared to 2011 resulted from higher sales volume on the Stanley Furniture product line and operational improvements from our Young America product line. Included in gross profit in 2012 and 2011 is $474,000 and $416,000, respectively, in restructuring and related charges. These charges consisted mostly of charges against future lease obligations as evaluations in each year indicated that only a portion of a leased warehouse space would be required.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for 2012 were $18.3 million, or 18.6% of net sales, compared to $19.3 million, or 18.4% of net sales, in 2011. The decline in these expenses were primarily due to the impact that lower sales had on variable selling expenses, lower spending on marketing related expenses and a decrease in bad debt expense.
As a result of the above, operating loss improved to $6.1 million in 2012 compared with an operating loss of $6.8 million in 2011.
We recorded income, net of legal expenses, of $39.3 million in 2012 from the receipt of funds under the CDSOA involving wooden bedroom furniture imported from China and other related payments compared with $4.0 million in 2011.
Interest expense in 2012 remained flat with 2011. Interest expense for both periods is composed of interest on insurance policy loans from a legacy deferred compensation plan and imputed interest on a lease related obligation in 2011.
Our effective tax rate for 2012 was 2.1%. The tax expense in 2012 is primarily the result of federal alternative minimum tax on the receipt of proceeds from the CDSOA distributed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Federal alternative minimum tax regulations limit the ability to offset all of the income generated in the period with net operating loss carry forwards. Our 2011 effective tax rate was essentially zero as we had established a valuation allowance for our deferred tax assets in excess of our deferred tax liabilities.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of liquidity include cash on hand and cash generated from operations. While we believe that our business strategy and restructuring efforts will be successful, we cannot predict with certainty the ultimate impact on our revenues, operating costs and cash flows from operations. The CDSOA proceeds of $39.9 million received in 2012 strengthened our balance sheet and allowed us to invest in and focus on the execution of our long-term strategy. We expect cash on hand to be adequate for ongoing expenditures and capital investments for the foreseeable future, as we return to normal capital spending and improve financial performance. At December 31, 2013 we had $7.2 million in cash, $1.7 million in restricted cash and $10.0 million of short-term investments.
Working capital, excluding cash, restricted cash and short-term investments, increased during 2013 to $37.1 million from $34.6 million on December 31, 2012. The increase was primarily the result of an increase in accounts receivable and reductions in accounts payable, accrued compensation costs and other accruals. Partially offsetting these items was a decrease in inventories.
Cash used by operations was $15.6 million in 2013 compared to cash provided of $25.4 million in 2012 and cash used of $7.3 million in 2011. The cash used by operations in 2013 was the result of operating losses and funding the increase in working capital.The cash provided by operations during 2012 was from the receipt of $39.9 million in proceeds from the CDSOA, partialy offset by operating losses. CDSOA proceeds of $4.6 million were received in 2011, while no proceeds were received in 2013. During 2012, we paid income taxes of $768,000, largely driven by the income related to the CDSOA proceeds compared to income tax refunds of $3.6 million in 2011. The increase in cash used by operations in 2013 compared to 2012, excluding the CDSOA receipts, was primarily due to larger operating losses driven by lower sales, higher discounting and material cost inflation, partially offset by continued savings related to operational improvements.
Net cash provided by investing activities was $9.9 million in 2013 compared to cash used of $31.6 million in 2012 and $4.4 million in 2011. During 2013, we invested $2.1 million in capital expenditures for the consolidation of our corporate offices and High Point showroom and $500,000 in final equipment payments as part of the modernization of our manufacturing operation in Robbinsville, North Carolina that started in early 2011. Over the last two years we have invested $5.1 million in a new Enterprise Resource Planning System and improved websites, of which $2.4 million was spent in 2013 and $2.7 million in 2012. Offsetting these uses of cash was the maturity of a short term investment of $15.0 million. During 2012 we invested $25.0 million of our CDSOA proceeds in short-term investments. In addition, we invested $3.8 million in 2012 and $4.4 million in 2011 in capital expenditures, a majority of which was for the modernization of our Young America manufacturing operation in Robbinsville, North Carolina. Included in 2011 investing activities was a $1.6 million transfer of cash to restricted cash to secure letters of credit. Sale of assets provided cash of $81,000 and $1.6 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively. Capital expenditures for 2014 should return back to normal maintenance capital of approximately $1.4 million, with most occurring in the later part of the year.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $2.0 million in 2013 compared to $1.5 million in 2012 and $1.9 million in 2011. In 2013 and 2012, $358,000 and $661,000, respectively, were used for the purchase and retirement of our common stock. In 2013, 2012 and 2011, proceeds from insurance policy loans provided cash of $2.4 million, $2.2 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
The following table sets forth our contractual cash obligations and other commercial commitments at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
Payment due or commitment expiration Less Than Over Total 1 year 1-3 years 4-5 years 5 years Contractual cash obligations: Postretirement benefits (1) $ 3,002 $ 301 $ 544 $ 494 $ 1,663 Operating leases 8,875 1,530 2,870 1,687 2,788 Capital lease 600 147 294 159 - Total contractual cash obligations $ 12,477 $ 1,978 $ 3,708 $ 2,340 $ 4,451 Other commercial commitments: Letters of credit $ 1,737 $ 1,737 |
(1) The RP-2000 Combined Health Mortality Table with generational mortality improvements was used in estimating future benefit payments, and, for the non-pension related postretirement benefits, the health care cost trend rate for determining payments is 8.0% for 2013 and gradually declines to 5.5% in 2018 where it is assumed to remain constant for the remaining years.
Not included in the above table are unrecognized tax benefits of $351,000, due to the uncertainty of the date of occurrence.
Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA)
The CDSOA provides for distribution of monies collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("Customs") for imports covered by antidumping duty orders entering the United States through September 30, 2007 to eligible domestic producers that supported a successful antidumping petition ("Supporting Producers") for wooden bedroom furniture imported from China. Antidumping duties for merchandise entering the U.S. after September 30, 2007 have remained with the U.S. Treasury.
Certain manufacturers who did not support the antidumping petition ("Non-Supporting Producers") filed actions in the United States Court of International Trade, challenging the CDSOA's "support requirement" and seeking to share in the distributions. As a result, Customs held back a portion of those distributions (the "Holdback") pending resolution of the Non-Supporting Producers' claims. The Court of International Trade dismissed all of the actions of the Non-Supporting Producers, who appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Customs advised that it expected to distribute the Holdback to the Supporting Producers after March 9, 2012. The Non-Supporting Producers sought injunctions first from the Court of International Trade and, when those efforts were unsuccessful, from the Federal Circuit directing Customs to retain the Holdback until the Non-Supporting Producers' appeals were resolved.
On March 5, 2012, the Federal Circuit denied the motions for injunction, "without prejudicing the ultimate disposition of these cases." As a result, we received a CDSOA distribution of $39.9 million in April 2012. On August 19, 2013, the Federal Circuit issued a decision affirming the dismissal of the claims of two of the four Non-Supporting Producers. On January 3, 2014, the Federal Circuit denied those Non-Supporting Producers' petitions for rehearing en banc. Those Non-Supporting Producers have until April 4, 2014 to file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court were to accept such petitions for certiorari review and thereafter to reverse the decisions of the Federal Circuit and determine that the Non-Supporting Producers were entitled to CDSOA distributions, it is possible that Customs may seek to have us return all or a portion of our company's share of that distribution. Based on what we know today, we believe that the chance Customs will seek and be entitled to obtain a return of our CDSOA distribution is remote.
In addition, according to Customs, as of October 1, 2013, approximately $3.2 million in duties had been secured by cash deposits and bonds on unliquidated entries of wooden bedroom furniture that are subject to the CDSOA, and this amount is potentially available for distribution under the CDSOA to eligible domestic producers in connection with the case involving wooden bedroom furniture imported from China.The amount ultimately distributed will be impacted by appeals concerning the results of the annual administrative review process, which can retroactively increase or decrease the actual duties owed on entries secured by cash deposits and bonds, by collection efforts concerning duties that may be owed, and by any applicable legislation and Customs' interpretation of that legislation. Assuming that such funds are distributed and that our percentage allocation in future years is the same as it was in 2011 when the last annual distribution was made (approximately 30% of the funds distributed) and the $3.2 million secured by the government does not change as a result of appeals from the annual administrative review process or otherwise, we could receive approximately $1.0 million in CDSOA funds.
In November 2012, Customs disclosed that it withheld $3.0 million in funds related to the antidumping duty order on wooden bedroom furniture from China that was otherwise available for distribution in 2012 until the amounts at issue in the pending litigation have been resolved. In December 2013, Customs disclosed that it withheld another $6.4 million in funds related to the antidumping duty order on wooden bedroom furniture from China that was otherwise available for distribution in 2013 until the amounts at issue in the pending litigation have been resolved. It is expected that Customs will continue withholding such funds until a final decision is reached in the pending litigation.Therefore, no distributions were made in December 2012 or in December 2013 for the case involving wooden bedroom furniture from China. Assuming our historic allocation of approximately 30%, the portion of these undistributed funds that may be allocated to us is approximately $2.8 million.
Due to the uncertainty of the various legal and administrative processes, we cannot provide assurances as to the amount of additional CDSOA funds that ultimately will be received, if any, and we cannot predict when we may receive any additional CDSOA funds.
New Accounting Pronouncments
In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists," for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. We will adopt this guidance as required in first quarter of 2014. The adoption of this update will not have a material effect on our statements of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Critical Accounting Policies
We have chosen accounting policies that are necessary to accurately and fairly report our operational and financial position. Below are the critical accounting policies that involve the most significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
Cash and equivalents - We consider highly liquid investments with maturities of 90 days or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair market value. Our cash and cash equivalents are primarily in bank deposits, money market funds and certificate of deposits.
Short-term investments - We consider investments with maturities of greater than three months and less than one year at the time of purchase as short-term investments. Our investments are in certificates of deposits, which we intend to hold until maturity. We report the investments at cost with earnings recognized through interest income.
Allowance for doubtful accounts - We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the failure of our customers to make required payments. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and monitor their payment patterns. Should the financial condition of our customers deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required which would reduce our earnings.
Inventory valuation - Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost for all inventories is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. We evaluate our inventory to determine excess or slow moving items based on current order activity and projections of future demand. For those items identified, we estimate our market value based on current trends. Those items having a market value less than cost are written down to their market value. If we fail to forecast demand accurately, we could be required to write off additional non-saleable inventory, which would also reduce our earnings.
Deferred Taxes -- We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statements and the tax basis of assets and liabilities given the enacted tax laws. We evaluate the need for a deferred tax asset valuation allowance by assessing whether it is more likely than not that the company will realize its deferred tax assets in the future. The assessment of whether or not a valuation allowance is required often requires significant judgment, including the forecast of future taxable income. Adjustments to the deferred tax valuation allowance are made to earnings in the period when such assessment is made.
In preparation of the company's financial statements, management exercises judgments in estimating the potential exposure to unresolved tax matters and applies a more likely than not criteria approach for recording tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions. While actual results could vary, in management's judgment, the company has adequate tax accruals with respect to the ultimate outcome of such unresolved tax matters.
Long-lived assets - Property, plant and equipment is reviewed for possible impairment when events indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Assumptions and estimates used in the evaluation of impairment may affect the carrying value of long-lived assets, which could result in impairment charges in future periods that would lower our earnings. Our depreciation policy reflects judgments on the estimated remaining useful lives of assets.
Accruals for Self- Insurance Reserves - Accruals for self-insurance reserves (including workers' compensation and employee medical) are determined based on a number of assumptions and factors, including historical payment trends and claims history, actuarial assumptions and current and estimated future economic conditions. These estimated liabilities are not discounted. If actual trends differ from these estimates, the financial results could be impacted. Historical trends have not differed materially from these estimates.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have transactions or relationships with "special purpose" entities, and we do not have any off-balance sheet financing other than normal operating leases primarily for warehousing, showroom and office space, and certain technology equipment.


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Disc Three contains the 1925 black and white, silent version that runs around 143 minutes. This version starred Ramon Novarro in the title role and features the score by Carl Davis. The movie still stands the test of time as a cinematic achievement for the earlier days of Hollywood.
Movie lovers who appreciate DVD extras will not be disappointed with Disc Four: About The Movies. The disc includes the 2005 documentary Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinemas which discusses a variety of films extras and an insightful look at things such as the legendary chariot race, costumes and set design for the 1959 epic movie. Another featured documentary is the 1994 Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic. This feature takes a look at the various incarnations of the Ben-Hur story from the book by Lew Wallace and stage productions to the 1907 short film and the 1925 and 1959 feature films. Ben-Hur: A Journey Through Pictures is another feature thats included on Disc Four and provides an audiovisual recreation of the films via movie stills, storyboards, music and dialogue. Other features of Disc Four include a gallery of vintage newsreels, the 1960 Academy Award highlights where Ben-Hur won an unprecedented 11 Oscars including best picture, best actor for Charlton Heston and best supporting actor for Hugh Griffith and a theatrical trailer gallery. Of particular interest is the inclusion of screen tests and a notable appearance by Leslie Nielsen who gained fame in such comedic films as The Naked Gun series.
As an added bonus the DVD collection comes with a thirty-one page booklet that highlights past Ben-Hur stage plays, shows 1959 movie stills and includes sections on the movies casting, set, wardrobe and music.
After almost fifty years, Ben Hur is still considered one of the greatest films of all time. A movie fans DVD collection wouldnt be complete without this four disc set that features not only the 1959 movie but the unique 1925 version as well as plenty of DVD special features.
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When modern man is stressed and full of tension, he seeks solace in nature which he cannot grasp in his hectic life. Can Ayurveda as an alternative treatment help modern man to live amicably within the existing life patterns? Kerala Ayurvedic Treatment Center confesses that the idea is not unthinkable. Sushrutha-the first surgeon
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word originating from two words : Ayu or life and veda or science. Ayurveda is a holistic method of treatment. Living with nature our forefathers searched nature and deliberated with it. One must marvel at the meticulous detail with which they were able to explain not only about the human body and its ailments, but also how to control these. The science of Ayurveda is first said to have been practiced by the great sages and munis in ancient India. Though many people believe that the life science was revealed to the world some 5000 years ago, its origin is often conjectured to the time when man started thinking about himself. It is said that Brahma recollected Ayurveda from his memory. India also has had the privilege of producing Sushrutha– the first surgeon. Kerala Ayurveda–as an alternative treatment
Today living in the cities, we have forgotten what are forefathers gave us. Our forefathers (the great sages and physicians) who studied the human body and ailments to such minute detail and defined various herbs, massage oils, kashayam (oil taken internally), lepas (pastes) and concoctions for treatment. "Ayurveda rejuvenates the mind and body in harmony with nature", says the Kerala Ayurvedic Treatment Center brochure.
The Kerala Ayurvedic Treatment Center fetches just this philosophy of Ayurveda from Kerala to the urban masses. Even today the malayalee (native of Kerala) will use a conventional Danwantharam Thailam massage before a bath.
"When most people in other parts of India prefer homeopathy as an option to allopathy, the people of Kerala have always shown preference to Ayurveda to a great extent even over allopathy", states Dr. Warrier, the in–house doctor at the Kerala Ayurvedic Treatment Center. The Kerala–based directors of the Treatment Center decided to take this rich knowledge to urban regions in India. The first Kerala Ayurvedic Treatment Center opened outside Kerala was in 1994 in the bustling metro of Mumbai. In 1999, two outlets were opened within a span of one year in Pune. According to official sources they are gung–ho about taking the idea further away from its home – Kerala.
"Books like Charakasamhita, Sushrutasamhita and Ashtangahridya are well written, it is the way in which they are interpreted or used that differs", states Dr. Warrier. One tends to ask, "Does it hold sway within the parameters of various interpretations?" Ayurveda states'¦The Pancha mahabhootas viz. Earth, Water, Fire, Wind or Air and Aakash or Ether are among the 25 elements responsible for the creation of universe. "These mahabhootas are known through their qualities. Whatever structure we see is only a gross form of them. So is our human body", informs Dr, Warrier. When the dhatus or the three biological forces i.e. vata or the dynamic force, pitta or the dynamic heat and kapha or the force that binds all that is fluid in nature, enter the body, they become functional units or Tridoshas. When the Tridoshas are in equilibrium, the person remains healthy. When the doshas are in imbalance they manifest disease. Kapha–related ailments are of chest and above, while some of the common Pitta–related maladies are skin diseases, arthritis and ulcer. Degenerative diseases like paralysis and Parkinson's Syndrome are Vata related. "From nowhere can we reach to the body in depth", says Dr. Warrier about the system. You have to know the qualities of all the elements. In a way we come to know the disease when we are treating the mahabhootas through vata, pitta and kapha– manifestation of the pancha mahabhootas. If kapha is in excess, we have to reduce it. We start from a creation which is nothing, come to a gross level which is a body. There is nothing simple that can be done, he endeavors to explain. "Ayurveda as a science also prescribes certain do's and don'ts in order to increase life span", informs Dr. Warrier. The science not only details the best manner in which all activities from how to wash one's face in the morning to the best way to performing work–related and other activities in our daily routine till we go to sleep in the night; but also earmarks do's and don'ts for seasonal routines.


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Miami International helped commemorate the occasion by brining in classic aircraft to complement the arrival of one of the newest. This is the Flagship Detroit (tail number NC-17334), a vintage American Airlines DC-3. The airport says it's the oldest flying DC-3 in the world.
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Critically-acclaimed one-woman show by Bronwen Prosser.
"The Make-Out Queen" at Cotuit Center for the Arts April 18 to 27
Cotuit Center for the Arts will present Bronwen Prosser's critically acclaimed one-woman show, "The Make-Out Queen" in the Black Box Theater, April 18 through 27. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 PM.
"The Make-Out Queen" is the honest, passionate, and very funny story of a determined young woman seeking magic in the form of a kiss. Burned out by meaningless sex, she embarks on a 12-week quest to find a new dimension to intimacy, to experience romance solely through kissing. Her purpose is to bring back the intimacy that only kissing can provide.
When asked how a solo show is different from a regular play, Prosser responded, "Unlike a multi-character play, my solo show allows me to indulge in my own ridiculous language, to allow my own voice to come through. It is completely self-effacing, heartwarming, vulnerable, gut-wrenching, and full of hilarity."
Prosser wrote the play in 2010 and has performed it in New York, Woods Hole, and at a variety of festivals.
One reviewer of her New York show wrote, "As both playwright and actor, Ms. Prosser has a deep relationship with the words and immediately charms the audience. The message here, so pure and simple, takes on an enchanted element when told through her voice."
She performed the play only once in her home town, and described it as "the most terrifying experience ever."
"I look forward to bringing 'The Make-Out Queen" to the Cape again. This is where she is from, after all. The whole show is so utterly Cape Cod, and there are a lot of make-out queens around here."
Prosser thinks the Cape is the perfect place to film the movie version of "The Make-Out Queen" and is currently adapting the narrative to a screenplay.
Prosser grew up in Woods Hole, graduated from UMass Boston, with a self-study major in Women and Performance, and is a graduate of New York's Atlantic Theater Company Acting School. She has appeared in shows in Chicago, New York, and Boston, as well as in the Sundance syndicated webseries "Sparks" and the short film, "Breaker," for which she received a Best Actress award. She appeared as Sister James in CCftA's production of "Doubt" and teaches performance and screenwriting classes at the center as well.
Prosser's play, "Spring Tide," about a young man who returns to his home town, debuts at Cotuit Center for the Arts April 5 through 14.
Tickets are $15, $12 for members. Cotuit Center for the Arts is at 4404 Route 28 in Cotuit. For more information, call 508-428-0669 or visit artsonethecape.org.


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Out of the millions of houses built in the United States from the early 1900s through the 1970s, the vast majority qualify as a classic builder-driven house type. American foursquares dominated the outskirts of cities in the late 1800s and early 1900s, only to give way to the beloved bungalow of the 1910s, '20s, and '30s. The Cape Cod cottage and the center-hall colonial, both revivals of house types built for centuries, enjoyed pre– and post–World War II popularity. During the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, the ranch house and the split-level muscled in and redefined the look of the suburbs. Each of these six types reflects the idealized lifestyle of its era, and each one has its own idiosyncrasies. Buyers are drawn by their locations, their detailing, or their affordability—and turned off by their modest kitchens, baths, and master suites. For better or worse, these houses provide a vast canvas of potential remodels for today's architects. And the quality of their renovations affects the built environment just as much as brand-new development.
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My baby is 10 months old and from last month I noticed a few round dry skin patches on his tummy. The dry skin patches have since grown and now his whole belly looks dry and flaky. It is not red or irritated and doesnt seem to make him uncomfortable and I have been using a natural massage oil to try to combat the dryness. I noticed this morning he is getting the dry skin patches on his inner arms and inner legs (where the joints bend) and a few are forming on his thighs.
At first I thought exczema? But it isnt red and irritated. Then I thought dehydration? But isnt dehydration an 'overall' skin dryness that doesnt start in patches? Could this be a reaction to something in my diet he is getting through my milk - if so what?? But my diet hasnt really changed since birth plus she's been on formular since 5 mths- been able to eat anything. Anyone have any idea what this could be?
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Developer: Eidos Interactive
Console: PlayStation 3
Other Platforms: Xbox 360, PC
Release Date: August 23, 2011
This is the first time I have ever played a Deus Ex game and it won't be the last. My friends used to play it all the time and now I know why. This game is just that great and as you read my review you will find out why. Enjoy!
Single Player
The single player Deus Ex is very well done. It's almost to the point where I forget I'm playing a first person shooter. You play the game as Adam Jensen ex-swat turned security agent for David Sariff of Sariff Industries. The overview of the story is this: Megan who works for Sariff Industries finds potential within human DNA. Now rival corporations are out to get her research and stop it for their own use.
The single player story gives you great flexibility to do whatever you please and everything that you do has an effect later on in the story. People you murder in the game will not disappear but rather their bodies will stay on the ground no matter where you go.
There are a ton of side quests for you to do in the game. Your exploration is greatly rewarded with experience points that unlocks praxius points. These points are important because they allow the player to purchase augmentation upgrades.
You have the option to complete missions without killing anyone or you can become a murdering maniac. It comes down to you choosing the easy way or the hard way to complete your objective, the choice is yours. I'm a completionist myself, so I tried to do everything stealthily and reloaded the checkpoint every time I messed up. The game is a lot of fun when you try to do everything stealthily.
Controls in the game are simple to use and fun. I have no gripes about the cover system. The cover system in this game was probably the most surprising feature to me. Most games especially first person shooters have enemies that will find ways to shoot you while in cover. I have to say that once you are in cover, you are in cover for good. You can peak out, shoot enemies and also blind fire while in the cover position.
Melee attacks are done by sneaking up or getting close to enemies. Holding circle will execute a kill move, while tapping it will knock out enemies. You will want to hide the bodies however, because if any other enemy sees the body, it will alert them of your presence. There are different ways to handle situations with different outcomes. You can handle a situation with hostility, empathy, or by absolving it. You can also use Augmentations to persuade your opponents in certain situations. The game allows you to customize the character to your liking.
As you progress on through the game you will unlock praxius points that are used to unlock upgrades for your augmentations. Upgrades include better hacking, social persuasion, jumping, and better targeting to name a few.
The graphics are some of the best I have seen in a first person shooter in a long time. The only problem I had is at some points the game appears too dark and things don't appear like they normally would. The characters are very well done, the city is very reminiscent of a future industrial Detroit City. NPC's look great and the atmosphere really helps to maintain the dark omnious theme that is portrayed throughout the game.
One thing I noticed, was that it is very dark and yellow without any sunlight. You live and walk through the slums with bums and hobos and female workers roaming the streets.
The sound in the game is actually not that bad. There aren't any tracks that will make you go out and buy a soundtrack for the game or anything, but it fits the theme. When you walk by NPC's (Non playable characters) you can ease drop on some conversations. I have to say some of the conversations are absolutely ear jerking.
You will see and hear things that will make you appreciate the hard work they have done in the game, I know I have. Cut scenes in the game help to portray the story that is being told. I suggest making a healthy snack like yogurt so that you can enjoy the game and be told a great story all in one.
Final thoughts
In conclusion, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is an excellent game. If you're into Sci-Fi action dramas with a good storyline then this is the game for you. This is a great take on a futuristic spy action drama. The revolution will not be televised, because you're going to be playing it. Great job Eidos, keep em coming.
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