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Electricity from Wave and Tide
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An Introduction to PhotovoltaicsA lively and authoritative account of today's photovoltaic (PV) technology and its practical applications This book covers areas including: a brief history of PV, and the current international scene; the scientific principles of solar cells including silicon and new thin-film varieties; PV modules and arrays; grid-connected PV, from home systems up to large power plants; the wide diversity of
Advances in Wind Energy Conversion Technology
Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental EngineeringWith an annual growth rate of over 35%, wind is the fastest growing energy source in the world today. As a result of intensive research and developmental efforts, the technology of generating energy from wind has significantly changed during the past five years. The book brings together all the latest aspects of wind energy conversion technology - right from the wind resource analysis to grid
Wind Energy Conversion SystemsWind Energy Conversion System covers the technological progress of wind energy conversion systems, along with potential future trends. It includes recently developed wind energy conversion systems such as multi-converter operation of variable-speed wind generators, lightning protection schemes, voltage flicker mitigation and prediction schemes for advanced control of wind generators. Modeling and
Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy SeriesChoosing and Using a Refracting Telescope has been written for the many amateur astronomers who already own, or are intending to purchase, a refracting telescope – perhaps to complement their existing arsenal of larger reflecting telescopes – or for the specialist who requires a particular refractor for serious astronomical applications or nature studies.Four hundred year ago, during the winter of
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Harnessing a multitude of complementary green energy sources is the only plausible way to satisfy the energy demands of a greedy global economy. The potential of solar energy (being the most abundant) in fulfilling part of the energy requirements of mankind is immense and constitutes the focal point of this book. A self-powered solar tracker that points directly towards the sun by means of an
Introduction to Wind Energy Systems
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A New Scam Targets Superior, Do Not Open Your Door, Call 911 Immediately.
Superior Police are telling residents not to open their doors, due to a new scam spreading throughout Superior.
Superior Police are telling residents not to open their doors, due to a new scam spreading throughout Superior.
Whether you've lived here your whole life or have only visited the Twin Ports for a day or so - chances are that you've stopped to watch the ore boats as they arrive and depart from the largest inland port in the nation. Now, your chance to ride on one of those boats is coming; In fact, you could spend five days on the "cruise of a lifetime"!
I'll start by saying this: I don't watch sports yet alone baseball. In that regard, you could argue that I have no business offering an opinion about whether or not Pete Rose should be reinstated to the sport that he excelled at in the 1970's and 80's. However, I propose that we look at his situation with a different set of eyes.
A main feeder lockout in Hermantown has left many residents in the Cloquet area without power.
Fans of the 1970's irreverent TV program The Gong Show will remember Gene Patton by a different name: Gene Gene The Dancing Machine. Patton passed away today at the age of 82 due to complications from diabetes.
As a parent, we've all been there. You're out in public and eventually Mother Nature calls the name of your child. If your child is the same sex as you - no problem. However, what happens if they're not and they are also too young to go to the bathroom by themselves. And further more - what age does it become inappropriate?
The roots of this song can be traced back to a gospel track recorded by the Staple Singers back in 1955. The song starts with a guitar riff which although new to the Stones, would be come a staple in many of their future songs.
I don't get wrapped up in the whole celebrity chef thing. Most of what comprises the schedule of the Food Network bores the heck out of me and I never watch it. Quite frankly, if I see one more competition or challenge show I'll rip the knobs off of their Viking range!
The Superior Police Department is once again turning to the general public for help in locating a suspect.
In an earlier post, I asked why Kurt Busch should be suspended from NASCAR when no charges were ever filed against him? I felt then as I do now, that Busch's rights were violated.
Mentoring has changed over the years. Callie and Alice came in to talk about what you need to know. Qualifications, like spending time with kids, willing to share memorable experiences, 2 hours a week.
I'm not a foodie, and to top it off, I don't cook. Maybe once in awhile, a BBQ, but that's about it. My wife enjoys watching all the cooking and food channels, and from time to time I'll glance at a few.

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Rivlin urges Netanyahu to expedite forming coalition
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First-ever effort between hospital and taxi company to ensure newborns are taken home safely
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Play it once again, Sam
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'מְלָגוֹת 'צוּק אֵיתָן
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Getting a young start
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Apartheid South Africa: Israel edition
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Arab sector turnout for recent elections reached 63.5%, polling data shows
Joubran: Polls have to include parties that don't pass threshold
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From Sunny Israel to Cold Canada
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Living Green in Israel: the Contest and the Winners
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From Think Tank to Environmental Consultant
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Hillary Clinton: US, Israel must preserve 'special' ties
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In a major decision that will affect the high-profile Arab Bank terrorism finance case in the US and the future of terrorism financing cases, the US government has told the US Supreme Court that it supports the case going to trial, but potentially undermined the case's strength.The decision late Tuesday came in the context of the Arab Bank's interim June 2013 appeal to the Supreme Court to reverse an April 2013 and earlier lower US court decisions that could seriously hurt the bank's chances of winning the trial.The case itself, which has been featured on the CBS News Sunday Morning news magazine, involves allegations that the bank facilitated massive transfers of funds to Hamas leaders and institutions, as well as to the families of imprisoned Hamas members and suicide bombers via Saudi Arabia and Hezbollah's al-Shahid Foundation, mostly between 1998 and 2004.The plaintiffs allege that Arab Bank knew the funds related to terrorists and terrorist groups, and is thus, civilly liable for wrongful death damages resulting from attacks perpetrated using the transferred funds.Amman-based Arab Bank, the largest in Jordan and one of the largest in the Middle East, has said there is a lack of proof that the funds went to terrorists, that the funds contributed directly and sufficiently to attacks and that the bank had any knowledge of any possible connection to attacks.The lower court ruling significantly penalized the bank for refusing to turn over key documents that the plaintiffs said they need to prove their case.The bank refused on the grounds that it could incur criminal sanctions from Jordan and Lebanon for violating their bank secrecy laws.A lower US court refused to accept this rationale and ordered that a trial jury could infer that the bank's refusal to turn over documents was like an admission that the documents proved what the plaintiffs argued they would prove.The bank, with help from the Jordanian government that said that its counterterrorist cooperation with the US might be at stake, made an interim appeal to the US Supreme Court.The Supreme Court asked the US solicitor-general, who represents the government before the Supreme Court, what the US position on the issue was.A remarkable extended battle ensued within the US government, with the Justice, State and Treasury departments fighting over what the government's stance should be.The Justice Department pushed to uphold the lower court ruling and sanction Arab Bank in the case, concerned foremost about progress the department has made in breaching bank secrecy laws worldwide to fight terrorism financing and money laundering.The State Department pushed to overturn the lower court ruling, concerned that the case will undermine Jordanian counterterrorist cooperation with the US and possibly undermine the Jordanian economy sufficiently to aid Islamic radicals in gaining power in the country.The Treasury Department had reportedly sided with the Justice Department, but in the US government's written legal response to the Supreme Court, it appeared that the Treasury either had taken State's side or had taken a more neutral position.The government's ultimate position was that while the Supreme Court should not intervene on the issue pretrial (a win for the plaintiffs), it harshly criticized the lower court for not fully considering the foreign policy consequences of disregarding Jordanian sovereign interests in the case.It opened the door to supporting throwing out the case post-trial if those interests continue to be ignored.The Supreme Court is likely to accept the government's position that while letting the case go forward, could serve as a warning to the lower court not to fully implement the sanctions it ordered – or risk the court's final judgment being later thrown out post-trial by the Supreme Court.The government's emphasis on worrying about foreign policy impacts of terrorism financing cases brought by private individuals could hamper future such cases, if accepted by the Supreme Court.Alternatively, the government's emphasis on foreign policy could be read as only saying that the lower court should have considered foreign policy more seriously, not that it trumps all considerations.Gary Osen, one of the lead plaintiffs' lawyers, said, "We're pleased that the solicitor-general has recommended that Arab Bank's petition be denied and we're hopeful that the Supreme Court will agree."Mark Werbner, another of the lead plaintiffs' lawyers said, "We are pleased with the US position that review by the Supreme Court is not warranted. This brings the long-pending case much closer to trial.""If the Supreme Court follows the recommendation, the trial will begin in August in federal court in New York. These families have suffered so much for so long and they will finally have their day in court," Werner added.Arab Bank responded to the government decision stating that it was "a comprehensive critique of the sanctions imposed on Arab Bank, concluding that the 'lower courts erred in several significant respects,' including by performing an 'erroneous' comity analysis," as well as assuming the bank's previous production of documents showed selective compliance and failing to consider all the foreign relations, anti-terrorism interests and foreign bank secrecy impacts.The bank said the US decision acknowledged that the lower court decision threatened "the United States' vital interests in maintaining close cooperative relationships...in the fight against terrorism," and could deter foreign-government partners "from facilitating cooperation."It added that it will seek to capitalize on the government's criticism of the lower court ruling to demand Supreme Court intervention and said conducting the trial based on "an erroneous legal standard" would be "fundamentally unjust."The trial, originally set for January 2014, is now set for August.
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"This is 1 reason I'm a fan of historical fiction."
I would recommend this book, and it's predecessor, to anyone who enjoys well written, thought provoking historical fiction. Although obviously not alive during the time in which this novel is set I felt when listening to this book that I was there, smelling the rain on the cobblestones and the smoke wafting over from the window where Stevie Taggert sat smoking yet another cigarette. The narration and writing were of a quality that at times inspired me to imagine I could hear the background noises in the streets as the characters progressed from one scene to the next. The dialogue and story were both so well done I couldn't read quickly enough and felt almost as though it was me sneaking into a cellar or hiding from an unruly mob. If you haven't yet listend to this novel I recommend you do so now, you won't regret it
The plot was well written and cohesive. The characters were all very unique and the narrator did an exceptional job giving each one a well defined personality and manner of speech. The narration was key to keeping the level of suspense consistent and relateable; this in combination with the Author's story telling ability makes this a book I will likely read and/or listen to again just for the enjoyment of it.
Any of the scenes involving the brothers Isaacson made me smile. Their sibling rivalry coupled with the fact that they could set it aside to get the work done added to the realism of the novel for me. I have an older sister with whom I do not always agree but when the going gets tough that's all put aside, just as it was for Marcus and Lucius Isaacson. Very 'human' characters. P.S. Heath, Mum still loves me more :)
It wasn't so much a single moment which moved me the most while listening to this novel; Dr. Kreizler's coming to terms with the suicide of the young boy in his care at the institute during the opening chapters of this book developed into an ongoing issue throughout the story and somehow became as big a part of the plot as the abduction of little Anna. It was impossible for me to listen to this book and not be affected by the pain and inner struggles the doctor goes through despite his attempts to keep it hidden from the other characters
I had read The Alienist many years ago and enjoyed the story very much despite believing it was a stand-alone novel; I was exceptionally pleased to find the characters making a second appearance in The Angel of Darkness and hope there will be another in this series sooner than later.
"Great choice of narrator for this novel."
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith can be credited with elevating the audio version of this book above the print version, he brings Peter Grant to life.
There were so many interesting elements to this novel but I think the most memorable moments revolve around Molly and her interactions with Peter Grant. Molly is a side character in this story but when he writes a scene with her in it Ben Aaronvitch makes you believe there is a sense of importance to Molly that you haven't yet seen. Not having read or listened to the other four books in the series I'm hoping Molly will be given a larger role as the story lines unfold.
This is the first audio novel I've listened to narrated by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith but I'm looking forward not only to finding others but also listening to his turn as Peter Grant in the rest of this series.
Definitely! If I could have sat back with headphones and no interruptions for twent-four hours I'd definitely have done it.
I know there are at least four more books in this series but I'm hoping by the time I reach book five a sixth will be in the works!
"Pleasant surprise!"
This book was such a pleasant surprise and has become one of my favourites, chiefly due to the stellar performance of the narrators.
I enjoyed following the evolution of the relationship between the main characters and was disappointed to reach the end of this novel.
This is the first time I've listened to a performance by Bianca Amato and Jill Taylor but I'm looking forward to finding other collaborations by this amazing duo.
The most memorable character for me is Vida Winter. This character went from petulant author to a figure I would have loved to sit and talk too. Kudos to Diane Setterfield for creating such an amazing character.
This book starts slowly and at first you may wonder if it's a story you want to invest time in reading/listening to but please do. The writing in this book draws you in and the narration keeps you listening, I can honestly say I will be listening to it again just for the pleasure of it. Thank you, Ms. Setterfield.
"Good story line but...."
I normally enjoy Iris Johansen's work but the characters in this novel were truly annoying and although the story line was an interesting one it was difficult to make it through due to the constant whining and holier-than-thou main character and two dimensional supporting cast. Not one of Ms. Johansen's better efforts.
The narrator gets all the credit for keeping me interested enough to listen to this book to the end. She is a talented narrator and it is easy to differentiate between the characters as they are speaking/thinking.
The story line is an intriguing one but if the dialogue was the same as that which is in the audio book I don't think I could sit through a movie version.
Ms. Johansen's writing style and her ability to put together a sentence are still a-one; perhaps she shouldn't collaborate with any other authors, that could be the problem here.
""Ender in Exile" did not disappoint."
I thought "Ender's Game" couldn't be surpassed as one of my all-time favourite books but "Ender in Exile" was just as exceptional. I felt like the first book in the series had simply carried on, uninterrupted and that is a very rare thing.
I loved the character development of Ender, his sister Valentine and their strange relationship & co-dependance. Orson Scott Card's characters are beautifully flawed, which draws you even deeper into their story & you can't help but begin to care about what happens to the people who come and go through Ender's orbit.
My favourite character has to be Valentine. Her dry wit and deep desire to understand her little brother and protect him from himself are things any sibling would recognize in one form or another.
As with "Ender's Game" it was difficult not to listen to "Ender in Exile" in one long session. I listen to my audiobooks mostly on my two hour drives back and forth from work but I found myself throwing in my earbuds to continue the story while working around the house.
I don't ever want to find out there is an end to Andrew Wiggan's story. :)
"Excellent story, well written and read!"
For a first book, which I understand this is, the author has done an amazing job and I hope he changes his career to author permanently. The story weaves back and forth through seemingly unconnected events which gradually intertwine into a story you won't want to put down; I agonized every time I had to stop listening and couldn't wait to get back to it.
The narrator does an excellent job and the only improvement I think he could make on his read would be to have a greater difference between the accents of some of the gruffer, male characters as I found myself having to concentrate on occasion to determine who was 'speaking' as he went from one character to the next.
The depth the writer provided to his characters and the life given them by the narrator was a great combination and I can't wait for another book, hopefully the second in a series.
Some of the reviews ask which character you'd like to speak with in real life if you could, hands down I would choose an afternoon with the author so I could hear his mind at work.
Well written, Mr. Hayes! Thanks for the great read. : )
"Narrator not right for this book."
Good writing which held my interest throughout but the narrator ruined this book for me. It was like listening to Captain Kirk with dramatic pauses in the middle of sentences where none was needed; very little enthusiasm coming through in the reading. This book deserved better narration. : (
"More for tweens than adults."
I'm a fan of well written books. It doesn't matter what the topic, whether it's long or short, if it is well written I'll enjoy it. Regrettably, and despite what might have been a promising story line, this is not one the of the better books I've listened to.
This book is defintely directed at Tweens who love novels written in the mould of Twilight and Beautiful Creatures; teenage heros & heroines, multi dimensions, demons, vampires, etc. I've enjoyed many series directed at non-audult audiences, Harry Potter not the least among them, but this novel seems to have been written more as a coming-of-age, boy-meets-girl, I'm-not-a-kid story which, unfortunately, never makes it up out of the teenage point of view. Sadly the choice of narrator didn't help either; whether it was the author's intent to have a narrator who sounded as though she were the 15 year old protagonist of the novel I do not know but it was the wrong choice. I actually couldn't wait for this book to be over but am hopeful for fans that other novels in the series may be better, the author having learned from this foray into the genre.
"Loved reading the first in this series."
Having read so many of Anne Perry's novels in which Thomas & Charlotte Pitt figured predominantly I truly enjoyed going back and reading this, their first encounter. Davina Porter is the quintessential narrator for Ms. Perry's books; she imbues each character with unique traits, qualities and patterns of speech which help bring them to life as you listen. This combination of author and narrator is one of the best on the market.
Not only is this the story a wonderful period piece of detecting, it is also the background for the entire series of books involving this crime solving duo and through this novel you come to understand a bit more about how each of these individuals became who they were and how they were destined to become so much more together.
You will notice almost immediately that part of Ms. Perry's writing style involves the inclusion of mundane, day to day happenings such as problems with the tweenie or cook and how the lives and expectations of society during that era are very much removed from those of today. Far from slowing down the novels these references give the story line a better sense of context, allowing the reader/listener to understand the situations and perceptions as they would have seemed to residents of Victorian England as opposed to the impressions we, living in 2013, might entertain.
If you are a fan of Ms. Perry's books and haven't done so you definitely need to read the Cater Street Hangman. If you have yet to experience the writings of this talented author you are in for a treat!
"I'll definitely be reading the rest of this series"
Three words only? Characters are real! The fictional hero and heroine of this book aren't perfect, which is what I think makes the novel better than most; whether the reader is male or felmale they are able to empathize with Ms. Westerman, the reluctant sleuth who simply wants her husband and her quiet life back.
Harriet would have to be my favourite character, both from an emotional and entertainment perspective. She is a woman living in a time when wives/sisters/mothers stayed at home and ran the house; they did not keep company with men other than a relative for prolonged periods of time nor did they engage in "unladylike" pursuits, regardless of the reason. Our Heroine finds herself in the position of behaving in a way society finds unacceptable yet she is not afraid to continue, believing the benefits outwiegh the deficits and uncaring as to how her reputation might suffer so long as she is able to keep her husband, children and way of life safe from harm. I admire this character as she has been written by Ms. Sterlin.
I have not yet had the pleasure of listening to any of Ms. Sterliin's other novels but will definitely be dowloading the remainder of this series.
As to what moment in the book moved me the most I cannot say without spoiling the end for those readers who have not yet experience this well written, entertaining novel. Those of you who have read the book, or listened to it, know the moment to which I am referring and doubtless have been moved by it yourselves. Suffice it to say I was moved to tears, whether those tears were brought on by sadness or joy I will leave to future readers to determine for themselves.
Only one additional comment; please, please, please find a way to include the first volume of this series in your list of available titles There were so many references to the first adventure in this second installment I would love to be able to listen to the original.
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TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 11/14/12 -- Cyberplex Inc. (TSX:CX) a leader in data-driven advertising and targeted media platforms, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. Total revenue from continuing operations for the quarter was $3.5 million, an increase from the $3.1 million recorded in the same quarter of 2011, and adjusted EBITDA loss for the quarter was approximately $332,000 as compared to a loss of $593,000 in the same period of 2011. The loss from continuing operations for the period was $522,000 as compared to a net loss of $596,000 for the same quarter of 2011.
Highlights for the Third Quarter ended September 30, 2012
-- At September 30, the Company had cash on hand of $5.4 million and no debt -- Third quarter revenue from continuing operations increased by 12% as compared with the same period of 2011 -- Key investments were made in the core advertising platform, resulting in two large agency clients added in the quarter -- Exclusive content and data partnerships were established to further the Company's mobile and social media capabilities
"With a stronger balance sheet, we were able to make meaningful investments in the quarter that will help accelerate our growth," said Geoffrey Rotstein, President and CEO of Cyberplex. "Our experience in building and operating large scale advertising platforms that analyze and process massive amounts of data has made our core advertising platform among the most innovative and high performing in the industry," added Rotstein. "We are already winning key accounts away from some of the larger players, and with the investments we are making, we will continue to innovate and lead this market."
Normal Course Issuer Bid and Automatic Share Purchase Plan:
On April 24, 2012, the Company announced a Normal Course Issuer Bid ("Issuer Bid") under which it could purchase up to 11,913,232 of its common shares, representing approximately 10% of the "public float" of common shares, commencing on May 14, 2012 for a period of one year. The daily limit for repurchases under the Issuer Bid is 40,721 shares, in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange approval of the Issuer Bid. As of the date of filing, the Company has repurchased and cancelled 667,047 of its common shares under the Issuer Bid.
Today, the Company also announced receipt of TSX approval with respect to its request to establish an automatic share purchase plan (the "Plan") for its common shares. The Plan was established to provide standard instructions regarding how the Company's common shares are to be purchased under the Issuer Bid, subject to pre-established parameters. During the term of the Plan, the Company will not communicate any material undisclosed information to the trading staff of the broker appointed under the Plan; accordingly, the broker may make purchases regardless of whether a trading blackout period is in effect or whether there is material undisclosed information about the Company at the time that purchases are made under the Plan. Pursuant to the terms of the Plan, provided that the Company is neither in possession of material undisclosed information relating to the Company nor in a trading blackout period, the Company shall have the ability to authorize the broker to make purchases outside of the pre-established price limits. The Plan will commence on November 19, 2012 and terminate together with the Issuer Bid on May 13, 2013.
The Plan constitutes an automatic plan for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities legislation and has been reviewed and approved by the TSX. In the event that the Plan is materially varied, suspended or terminated, the Company will issue a press release advising of such variation, suspension or termination, as applicable.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
This press release includes a discussion of "Adjusted EBITDA," which is a non-IFRS financial measure. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net loss from operations before; (a) depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of intangible assets; (b) stock-based payments, (c) restructuring and acquisition costs, (d) impairments of goodwill and intangible assets and other items, net. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of the Company's operating performance because it provides information related to the Company's ability to provide operating cash flows for acquisitions, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. The Company also believes that analysts and investors use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to evaluate the overall operating performance of companies in its industry.
The non-IFRS financial measure is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with the Company's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS and should not be relied upon to the exclusion of IFRS financial measures. Management strongly encourages investors to review the Company's consolidated financial statements in their entirety and to not rely on any single financial measure. Because non-IFRS financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies' non-IFRS financial measures having the same or similar names. In addition, the Company expects to continue to incur expenses similar to the non-IFRS adjustments described above, and exclusion of these items from the Company's non-IFRS measures should not be construed as an inference that these costs are unusual, infrequent or non-recurring.
The table below reconciles net loss from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands of Canadian dollars) 2012 2011 2012 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net (loss) from operations $ (716) $ (1,210) $ (2,930) $ (4,402) Add: Depreciation of property and equipment 62 105 213 295 Amortization of intangible assets 285 491 839 1,492 Restructuring expenses - - - 50 Stock based payments 37 21 39 118 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusted EBITDA $ (332) $ (593) $ (1,839) $ (2,447) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
About Cyberplex
Cyberplex Inc. (www.cyberplex.com) is a leader in data-driven advertising and targeted media platforms that provide a smarter way to buy media and reach audiences. The Company, through its subsidiaries, empowers advertisers by combining powerful data with proprietary and best-of-breed technology to target and monetize their most relevant audiences. Cyberplex Engage leverages unique data sets and real-time advertising technology to identify and target relevant audiences across online, mobile and social media channels. Cyberplex Brand increases the value of online, mobile and video content by building loyal audiences and deploying leading strategies that turn media assets into brands. Cyberplex is a key partner for leading agencies, advertisers and networks across North America who are looking to get more value out of advertising and media initiatives.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that are based on management's current expectations and are subject to known and unknown uncertainties and risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Cyberplex is under no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein should material facts change due to new information, future events or otherwise.
Cyberplex Inc. Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (In thousands of Canadian dollars) September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 September 30, 2012 December 31, 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,358 $ 4,050 Accounts receivable 2,658 8,769 Income taxes recoverable - 31 Other current assets 533 6,907 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8,549 19,757 Non-current assets: Restricted cash - 2,357 Long-term investment 50 - Property and equipment 525 1,998 Intangible assets 3,156 22,069 Goodwill 353 365 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4,084 26,789 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $ 12,633 $ 46,546 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 2,616 $ 13,707 Current portion of loans and borrowings - 4,634 Current portion of finance lease 126 63 Current portion of deferred lease inducements 63 71 Deferred revenue 425 498 Income taxes payable - 348 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3,230 19,321 Non-current liabilities: Loans and borrowings - 20,732 Finance Lease 252 104 Deferred lease inducements 2 114 Deferred tax liabilities 438 603 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 692 21,553 Shareholders' Equity 8,711 5,672 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and Shareholders' equity $ 12,633 $ 46,546 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cyberplex Inc. Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) Three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, 2012 2011 2012 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continued operations: Revenue $ 3,508 $ 3,123 $ 10,930 $ 9,317 Expenses: Publishing and advertising costs 1,939 1,557 6,276 5,091 Employee compensation and benefits 1,237 1,316 3,996 4,418 Other operating expenses 701 864 2,536 2,373 Depreciation of property and equipment 62 105 213 295 Amortization of intangible assets 285 491 839 1,492 Restructuring costs - - - 50 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4,224 4,333 13,860 13,719 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loss from operations (716) (1,210) (2,930) (4,402) Finance income (220) (491) (54) (991) Finance cost 10 7 63 10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loss before income taxes (506) (726) (2,939) (3,421) Income tax expense (recovery): Current 70 - 18 - Deferred (54) (130) (163) (390) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loss for the period from continuing operations (522) (596) (2,794) (3,031) Discontinued Operations: Income (loss) for the period from discontinued operations, net of tax of nil - 1,642 4,076 (1,548) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income (loss) for the period (522) 1,046 1,282 (4,579) Other comprehensive income (loss): Net change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets - (21) - 761 Amount reclassified to income - (187) - (753) Foreign currency translation adjustments to equity (327) 657 886 296 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of tax (327) 449 886 304 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period $ (849) $ 1,495 $ 2,168 $ (4,275) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income (loss) per share: Basic $ 0.00 $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ (0.03) Diluted 0.00 0.01 0.01 (0.03) Loss per share from continuing operations: Basic 0.00 0.00 (0.02) (0.02) Diluted 0.00 0.00 (0.02) (0.02) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cyberplex Inc. Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands of Canadian dollars) Nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2012 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash flows from operating activities: Income (loss) for the periods $ 1,282 $ (4,579) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation of property and equipment 481 1,041 Amortization of intangible assets 3,012 6,564 Amortization of deferred lease inducements (56) (87) Share-based payments 39 276 Foreign exchange loss 83 30 Finance cost, net 496 (939) Deferred income tax recovery (164) (390) Gain on sale of Tsavo (6,349) - Restructuring costs 221 263 Change in non-cash operating working capital (3,540) 986 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cash generated from operating activities (4,495) 3,165 Income taxes received (paid) (57) 389 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net cash from (used in) operating activities (4,552) 3,554 Cash flows from financing activities: Finance lease 264 200 Repurchase of common shares under NCIB (note 11(a)) (29) - Repayment of promissory note (100) - Repayment of term loans - (5,749) Repayment of finance lease (53) (18) Interest paid (272) (3,155) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net cash used in financing activities (190) (8,722) Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of Long-term investment (50) - Sale of short-term investments - 1,546 Interest income received 34 30 Net proceeds from sale of available-for-sale investments 300 401 Acquisition of EQADS, net of cash acquired - (100) Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments 201 734 Proceeds on sale of Tsavo, net of cash disposed of 6,293 - Additions to property and equipment (492) (341) Additions to intangible assets (153) (21) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net cash from investing activities 6,133 2,249 Foreign exchange gain on cash held in foreign currency (83) (30) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,308 (2,949) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 4,050 5,192 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 5,358 $ 2,243 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cyberplex Inc.
David Katz
EVP Corporate Development
[email protected]
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Daisuke, Martinez not in sync
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NEW YORK — Talking after the Red Sox' 11-9 loss to the Yankees, Victor Martinez responded to claims from Daisuke Matsuzaka that the starter didn't use his fastball as much as in past few starts, insinuating there might have been a problem with the battery-mates getting on the same page.
"I don't know. He's the one … I'm just back to try and help him go through the game," said Martinez. "At the end he's the one who has the ball in his hand."
When asked again about the perceived miscommunication, Martinez continued, saying, "Like I said, I'm just behind the plate trying to help him. At the end he's the one who has the last word. He's the one who has the ball in his hand. I'm just putting suggestions and he can say, 'Yes' or 'No.'"
Regarding his feeling about being shaken off so much, Martinez simply said, "It's not the first time." And when asked if it was more than usual, the catcher responded, "Maybe. Maybe."
Matsuzaka finished his night allowing seven runs on nine hits over 4 2/3 innings, throwing 105 pitches. But it was the first inning that defined his outing, allowing five runs in the frame.
"He fell behind in the count a lot. Sooner or later you have to throw strikes," Martinez said. "Like I said, that's a tough lineup on the other side and when you pitch behind in the count it's pretty tough to get outs."
When asked what he thought the cause of the big inning was, Matsuzaka said through translator Masa Hoshino, 'There's one thing that I know for sure, but I'm not quite ready to share that.'
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It all started when a speeding truck splashes water all over the gorgeous Lynn. Her savior comes along and takes her home to get her warm and dry her clothes. He walked in the room to give her a towel and spotted her hairy hot bush was popping out. She became shy and was surprised at how turned on he was by it. He played with her hot bush and licked it till she was satisfied. Soon after he worshiped, pleased and busted a load all over her hot bush, her clothes were ready and she left with a huge smile.. Enjoy.
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Details please? That's quite a nice wallpaper.
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Any chance for a link to that wallpaper? Looks schweeet!
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Basic presents Jeff Mills - Axis 20th photo gallery
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JEFF MILLS @ (le) Poisson Rouge
Axis 20th Anniversary
For 20 years, JEFF MILLS and his Axis Records label have been at the forefront of techno's evolution and progression. We're honored to help this visionary artist celebrate 20 years of incredible music with his return appearance at (le) Poisson Rouge on Saturday April 28th. After a spellbinding night at LPR in December, we cannot wait to hear this mindbending DJ drop one of his trademark sets of outer-limits electronic mayhem.
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Henann Garden Resort, Boracay
By Station 2
Henann Garden Resort is located right by Station 2, the heart of Boracay's world-famous powdery white sand beach. Guests of the Henann Garden resort enjoy private access to the beachfront and crystal clear waters, which can be reached on foot in just 6 minutes.
Shopping or snorkeling
It's less than 1 mile walk to the White Beach, where you can practice countless water activities, such as snorkeling. You can also visit the Boracay enchanting Butterfly Garden or go shopping at D'Mall, an upscale open air market home to several restaurants.
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Sun loungers and umbrellas are available on a private stretch of beach for guests to relax and soak up the sun. Or, if you prefer to stay by the pool, you can lie out by the crystalline waters and order a drink from the pool side bar.
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At Henann Garden Resort every room is spacious, with views of either the pool or landscaped gardens. You are offered home-like comforts such as cable TV in each room, coffee and tea making facilities with complimentary coffee, and an in-room dining service.
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- Premier Room
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- Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
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- Pool View with AC 1st Floor
- Grand room with Direct Pool Access
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- This hotel has 273 rooms
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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- Free buffet breakfast daily
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- Number of outdoor pools - 4
- Free pool cabanas
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DiningGarden Cafe - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
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- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: PHP 1342
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: PHP 671 (from 5 to 9 years old)
- Gala Dinner on 18 February per adult: PHP 600
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Onsite credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for PHP 1200 per night
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Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PHP 1725 per person (roundtrip)
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|a mixed collection from my sculptures, dolls and drawings etc.
|a mixed collection from my sculptures, dolls and drawings etc.
So my Etsy store is now officially CLOSED.
After much deliberation, I've decided to close down my 'Shelbelly' shop, my entire Etsy account will likely also be closed, and a new one created closer to me re-opening a web-store.
I'm revamping my stuff, and though my artist name remains, I'm going to be gaining a shop name. Its likely around March or a little later my Etsy will return under the fresh new name of Tentacle Spine! (this is also the name my convention stalls will fall under soon too.)
So stay tuned, things are getting closer to having more teasers thrown your way as I get ready for the first conventions of the year in March!
BJD stuff coming back?!
This is also probably an opportune time to mention also that my sculpting direction will now no longer involve BJD's unless for my own personal collection, any BJD stuff I make from now on will be for friends or myself only.
Any BJD items I previously sold have all had their moulds destroyed, and will not be returning, any left over stock I have will likely be destroyed, or held onto for my own personal collection.
less related to my Etsy, I will be back with more work soon! and though i'm having a clean up of my gallery on here, I use here as a Folio of sorts, so despite me not being active, I dont forget it here.
Mad scientist, artist - bit of a blurry line.
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I am the herald for Norborough and we are still quite active. We meet
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