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Bena, Jan and Hanousek, Jan (2006) Rent extraction by large shareholders: evidence using dividend policy in the Czech Republic. Discussion paper, 556. Financial Markets Group, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK.
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Using cross-sectional analysis of corporate dividend policy we show that large shareholders extract rents from firms and expropriate minority shareholders in the weak corporate governance environment of an emerging economy. By comparing dividends paid across varying corporate ownership struc- tures—concentration, type, and domicile of ownership—we quantify these effects and reveal that they are substantial. We find that the target payout ratio for firms with majority ownership is low but that the presence of a significant minority shareholder increases the target payout ratio and hence precludes a majority owner from extracting rent. In contrast to other studies from developed markets, our unique dataset from the Czech Republic for the period 1996-2003 permits us to take account of the endogeneity of ownership.
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COLUMBIA — On Sunday afternoon, former gymnast Adrianne Perry and her boyfriend went for a run at Stephens Lake Park. She's training for a marathon in September.
"We started running at 3:30 (p.m.) and we were running for 2 ½ hours, and we almost died," she said.
Summer temperatures are already in the 90s and Boone County is under a heat advisory until 7 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Highs will be in the upper 90s and the heat index could be between 100 and 105 degrees in the afternoons and early evenings.
As Perry learned the hard way last Sunday, when the temperature is peaking, the risks are highest. Replacing fluids is key.
Richard White, an assistant professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery for MU, warned that anyone performing strenuous physical activity should be aware of the signs of heat stroke. If you get to the point where you are overly thirsty or you stop sweating, it's too late, he said.
"If it's gone to a heat stroke, you've already gone beyond your body's ability to regulate. You should seek medical attention immediately," he said.
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are dangerous possibilities when the heat index begins to rise, and doctors recommend that fitness enthusiasts take the necessary precautions.
"I guess the main thing specifically for the heat would be the hydration," White said.
White explained that one pound of weight loss is equal to one pint of fluid loss. People should keep that in mind to gauge how much fluid they need to replace.
A one-percent loss of body weight in fluid impairs your ability to maintain your body temperature. A three-percent loss impairs oxygen utilization. At seven percent, a collapse is likely.
While heat stroke and heat exhaustion are risks to anyone out in the heat, they're not unavoidable.
Exercisers should wear loose, airy clothes, take breaks when needed and stay hydrated to replace lost electrolytes.
Even with the severe heat in the last few days, there have only been four patients treated for heat-related illnesses so far this year in Boone County, said Genalee Alexander, a spokeswoman for the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department, on Wednesday.
But the actual number of people collapsed on their couches in front of their fans is unknown.
Missourian reporter Emily David contributed to this report.

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I've had my eye on the Salomon S-Lab Sense since I caught a glimpse of them during the 2011 Western States 100 coverage. However, at $200 a pair and original reports of low durability, I just couldn't bring myself to buy a pair. But over the last few years Salomon has lowered the price and increased the durability of the shoe, so I went ahead and got a pair. The Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra 3 features a weight of 7.8 ounces for a men's size 9, a stack height of 4mm and an MSRP of $160.
The upper is constructed using seamless open mesh and Endofit. Endofit is an inner liner attached to the shoe which hugs your foot for a secure fit which also provides a little more feedback from the terrain. Like all of Salomon's trail runners, the S-LAB Sense Ultra comes equipped with a quick lace system that stuffs easily into the lace pocket located on the tongue of the shoe.
I really like the quick lace system, it's easier than tying bunny ears and you don't have to worry about your laces coming untied. I found this shoe fits true to size (with a light cushion sock) although if I were to wear it sockless I would size down by a ½ size. Just remember that it is built on a racing last, so it will be snug and secure, almost like a second skin and will most likely not work for people who prefer or need a high volume shoe.
The midsole has a low heel drop of 4mm with a semi-firm EVA compound and Salomon's Profeel TPU film as a rock plate for forefoot protection. There are really no frills to talk about here, the midsole does what it's supposed to do…it absorbs impact forces, keeps you close to the ground and protects your forefoot from rock bruises.
The outsole is comprised of shallow multi directional lugs featuring Salomon's Contagrip which uses varying rubber densities for different areas of the outsole to provide traction. I found the grip to be phenomenal. The only problem I experienced is that some of the lower density lugs wore down very quickly on our rocky Tucson terrain. That being said, because of the fit and Contagrip, I was extremely confident in this shoe when running fast down the very rocky, technical trails.
These shoes are awesome. Like, you take them for a fast, technical, life threatening downhill run and you are filled with genuine AWE, type of awesome. They wrap your foot like a second skin and provide unparalleled stability on technical terrain. The ride is firm yet responsive with just enough protection for gnarly Tucson trails.
One thing buyers need to keep in mind is that while the sticker price is higher than average, you aren't paying for durability, you're paying for lightweight performance. This is essentially a mountain racing flat, so keep in mind that you will probably only get half as many miles out of the S-LAB Sense Ultra compared to something like the Salomon Speedcross. That being said, you'd be hard pressed to find another shoe that performs this well in mountainous terrain and in my opinion they are completely worth every penny.
Well folks, we just got the Mix Master 2 by Merrell in at Summit Hut.
Weighing in at 8.1 ounces, this is a great minimal trainer from Merrell's M-Connect line of shoes. Merrell markets the Mix Master 2 as a light-weight multi-sport shoe with minimal drop. "Multi-sport" meaning that the shoe should perform equally well on the trail as it does on the road (hence the name, Mix Master).
The Mix Master has a mesh upper with lightweight TPU overlays. The mesh upper gives the shoe that slipper-like fit and flexibility, while the overlays lock your foot down. It also features a bellows tongue which helps keep rocks, pebbles, and other debris, out of the shoe.
The collar is very soft and comfortable, minimizing the chances of ankle irritation.
The toe box is a little narrower than say, the Trail Glove, but it still provides a decent amount of room, more than most trail runners. There is also a rubber toe guard for protection on those super technical trails where the chances of smashing a toe are more than likely.
The Mix Master sports a 4mm drop with a stack height of 9mm in the heel and 5mm in the forefoot (plus a 2mm EVA insole) and the EVA foot bed is treated with Merrell's antimicrobial solution to keep odors at bay.
The outsole features lugs made with Merrell's "sticky" rubber. Hidden beneath the outsole is a flexible forefoot shock pad which protects your foot against rugged terrain and evenly distributes impact forces.
With all of these protective features you'd think that the shoe would lack flexibility, but it doesn't. It remains flexible and nimble, to ye minimalists delight.
Wear test and thoughts: In the last couple of days I took the Mix Master 2 on a few runs on various terrain. I took them on the treadmill, paved road, single track, some technical trails, steep climbs and equally steep descents.
Merrell exceeded my expectations with this shoe. The low drop and stack height made for great ground feel and definitely encouraged a mid-foot strike without sacrificing cushioning. The outsole is very sticky and the lugs are aggressive enough to handle some very technical terrain, but not so over bearing that you can't hit the black top. My foot didn't slip around in the shoe during descents, but didn't feel constricted in the toe box either.
I would recommend the Mix Master 2 as a daily trail trainer or a transitional shoe for someone who wants to switch to a minimal style, but isn't quite ready for a 0mm drop shoe.
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The Patagonia Light Flyer Jacket is a light weight breathable waterproof active shell featuring GORE-TEX Active Technology is a great option or any runner looking for some reprieve from storms.
The back panel vents as well as zippered vents on the upper arm allow for extra air flow when you're really pumping out a tough work out.
The waterproof zippered pocket on the back of the jacket is great for storing a few essentials. I can fit a credit card, my ID and my electronic car key, which gives me more space in my handhelds for GU, which is awesome.
The collar is lined with a soft moisture wicking fabric providing comfort even after prolonged friction.
Finally, one of my favorite features of Patagonia's Light Flyer are the built in mittens which fold down from the jackets cuffs. I can't tell you the number of times I've gone out for a run and left my gloves at home only to be thinking about how cold my fingers were for the entire run. This was a FANTASTIC idea and I give big props to Patagonia because I'm sure this feature will save my day many times in the winter months.
One thing you should keep in mind if you're ordering this jacket online is that it runs a little small. I wear a size small in EVERYTHING, but in the Patagonia Light Flyer I wear a medium, which fits me perfect. It's a slim fit jacket which is just how I love all of my shirts, so I love the fit.
This is literally the best running shell I've ever worn. Whether you're an elite runner or a weekend warrior, I strongly suggest investing in this piece of essential gear for the upcoming season.
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I'm Dave Baker, founder of Summit Hut, an independent outdoor retailer based in Tucson, Arizona since 1969. As an experienced and passionate hiker, climber and backpacker, my blog is intended to be an informative and interesting look into the outdoors and the outdoor industry.
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I'm Dana Davis, co-owner of the Summit Hut. I mostly enjoy hiking and road biking though I often do other things to keep it interesting (mountaineering, motorcycling, backpacking, climbing, you name it!) My biggest challenge is sometimes finding the balance between career, family, and fun but it's working out so far!
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I'm Dan Davis, after retiring from the National Park Service as a Ranger and manager, I worked for the Summit Hut until 2009, then retired for good (maybe). I'm now spending my time traveling around the southwest writing and working on my nature and fine art photography business.
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I'm Emily Gindlesparger, a member of the Summit Hut floor staff. Since moving here from the Midwest, I've been taking advantage of all possible adventures in Arizona: rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking, whitewater kayaking, caving and trail running; I'm always excited to see what's next!


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ESRB: T for Teen System: PS3 Genre: Action-Adventure Number of Players: One to Four Developer: Naughty Dog Release Date: Oct 13, 2009 BUY When a sequel is released, it travels through one of three roads. One: it can fall far below its predecessor into a void of abysmal proportions. Two: the sequel can play it safe and remain in the realm of decent mediocrity. Or three: hopefully, it can surpass the firstborn to become a gem in its own right. Suffice it to say, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, falls in the third category. Yes, I've jumped on the bandwagon with scores of other reviewers and gamers to give Naughty Dog a huge pat on the back. To give some perspective, I played through Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and enjoyed it well enough. It certainly wasn't my game of the year, but it was fun while the game play lasted. Fast forward
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Teachers who work with English as a Second Language learners will find ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL reading/writing skill-building children's books, stories, activities, ideas, strategies to help PreK-3, 4-8, and 9-12 students learn to read.
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As of the 2007-2008 school year, Connecticut's schools were home to more than 30,000 English language learners (ELLs), which marks a 53.8 increase from the 1997-1998 school year (NCELA, 2010). The top five languages or language groups spoken by ELLs in Connecticut are Spanish, Pacific Island languages, Portuguese, Chinese, and French (EPE, 2009).
State ELL Resources
State Agency: Connecticut State Department of Education
ELL Website: Bilingual/ESL Information
Laws & Regulations
The following documents offer additional information about statewide ELL regulations:
- Bilingual Education Statute
In the Resource Handbook, student's native languages are named as assets and the Bilingual Education Statute requires bilingual education programming when there are over 20 in a single school that speak the same language. (Pg. 7)
- Position Statement on the Education of Students Who Are ELLs (CT State Board of Education)
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Detailed information about identification procedures can be found through the Administrators Resource Handbook and through the state's Bilingual/ESL Resource Page.
Placement Exam: Connecticut's SEA allows some flexibility in identification testing. While it names the same exam used to measure EL proficiency (LAS Links) as a means for providing identification assessments, it also allows districts to use other identification assessments and also encourages districts to use additional means for identifying its ELs including parent interviews.
Note: Parent notification letters are also available on the state website regarding ELL identification and AMAOs.
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ELP Standards: CT ELL Framework (Document)
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Office of English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students. Connecticut Rate of EL Growth (1997/98-2007/08). Compiled July 2010 and retrieved from http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/t3sis/state/connecticut/data.
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"material used in stuffing," 1828, verbal noun from pad (v.2).
1550s, "bundle of straw to lie on," possibly from or related to Low German or obsolete Flemish pad "sole of the foot," which is perhaps from PIE *pent- "to tread, go" (see find (v.)), but cf. path (n.). Meaning "cushion-like part of an animal foot" is from 1790 in English. Generalized sense of "something soft" is from c.1700; the sense of "a number of sheets fastened together" (in writing pad, drawing pad, etc.) is from 1865.
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April's Pin-Up Giveaway
It's April again, and you already know that means it's my birthday, and Sugarbutch's blogiversary. But did you also know that this year, I am the April pin-up in the 2010 Sex Blogger Calendar?
Me, my photo in this year's calendar with Audacia Ray (photographed by Amanda Morgan), and Kristen at the Sex Blogger Calendar Party, November 2009. Photo by Nick McGlynn
I wrote about the process behind the photo and what Dacia and I had in mind when we started planning our own "vision of sexual freedom." I still don't have a good digital version of the photo by itself, but this shot of me holding the calendar will have to do.
Tess and Diva have graciously let me give away FIVE of these lovely calendars to celebrate my pin-up month. Want one? Leave a comment with a link to your favorite pin-up photo, or just one that you really like, or your favorite pin-up photo model or photographer (Marilyn Monroe? Dita von Teese? Hilda? Gil Elvgren? Les Toil?). Don't worry if you don't have one—it's not very hard to Google pin-up photos and waste some time looking through for one you like.
Since you'll show me yours, here are some of mine: photos tagged "pinup" from my mrsexsmith.tumblr.com log. Not my all-time favorites, but some of the notable ones from the last year or so of tumblr. Maybe I'll spend some time adding some of my favorites!
There are not very many calendars left, but I bet if you run over to the Waking Vixen store you can still order one.
Here's why you want one: you'll be told of your favorite sex blogger's birthdays and blogiversaries, you'll get special discount codes from the fabulous sex toy companies who sponsored the calendar, you'll get to stare at some gorgeous sex blogger's pretty faces all year round, and, of course, you'll be supporting Sex Work Awareness with your money.
Five winners of the New York City Sex Blogger 2010 Calendar will be chosen at random Friday morning, April 9th.
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http://www.lithiumpicnic.com/portfolio/displayima… lithium picnic and kumi!
I already HAVE the calendar – Just wanted to compliment you on the shot – it's awesome!
I like lotsa pinup models 'cause of my favorite photographer – Christine Kessler – love her stuff with Darenzia http://www.myfetishdiaryblog.com/images/dar-mq-07… and Ancilla Tilia http://www.myfetishdiaryblog.com/index.php?entry=…
Karina Lombard is my favorite pin-up:
My favorite pinup photographer is local to my city – Toronto Canada. He goes by the name of Sammy Snapshot, and his website is http://www.sammysnapshot.ca
I hope I win that kick ass calendar ;)
It would have to be a toss up between Philippe Halsman's photo of Marilyn Monroe lifting weights: http://itty.ca?h=Monroe
Or Katherine Hepburn: http://itty.ca?h=Hepburn
(with some interesting possible trans-info to boot)Love your blog, by the way :-)
He's not quite a pin-up artist, but I absolutely love Namio Harukawa's erotic drawings, which have a definite pin-up quality to them. I really admire the way that he portrays femme doms in a way that causes them to come across as exquisitely beautiful, glamorous, and dignified while engaging in activities that are definitely taboo. Such a far cry from the objectified-slut persona that most pop-culture depictions of femme-doms convey.
Favorite pin up of all time is Betty Page… that woman WOW!!!
KatThere's one of Annie Sprinkle that I can't find online, but it's her in a corset with her nipples coming out the top and hold her labia apart. I love it because I have a large photo of it that she signed for me and colored with highlighter, so her nipples and vagina are neon pink and her signature is multi colored neon. It makes me happy. :)
gotta love kat von d! she's not exactly a pin up model, but she could be. not to mention her tattoos are insanely sexy!
hope i win the calendar
p.s. i really like your blog
p.p.s. happy belated birthday!
Marilyn Monroe is my favorite pin-up, but my favorite picture of her is one of her working out. Something about a such a feminine icon bench-pressing is very hot:
This one was emailed to me a few weeks ago, with a request to re-create it.
And happy birthday!
here's my fav (45 minutes of googling later…)
i want one of those calendars :)
i've loved gil's stuff for a long time.. i have a whole book of american pin ups and there's a whole section about pin ups losing their panties while carrying groceries. :P
this pose is one of my faves:
http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/5400000/G…These days my favorite pin-ups/ burlesque dancers is this great group i recently saw perform. Its the Pretty things peepshow http://prettythingsproductions.com/ They are 3 wonderful ladies who not only dance but preform sideshow acts along with a handsomely dressed fellow named Donny Vomit ( he has an amazing mustache) I think my favorite of the ladies is Go-Go Amy, her vintage style and tattooed body makes me really pay attention while she dances, not that my eyes arent fixed on her already. Also Go-Go Amy and another dancer Bettina May teach a pin-up class to teach the fine art of pin-up. They are really cool women and i just love them.
As if the SG need another shameless marketing ploy, but I do believe they had part in the pin up movement hitting the internet hard…even if it borders on soft porn. So, with that said here's my submission… .http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=160215&albumID=2506&imageID=8367095
Maybe its the look in her eye or that corset, either way….Pola Negri is one of my personal favorites. she's a beautiful, polish, noir film star from the 40s:
As a young man with an artistic flair and easy access to the areas oldest headshop, I found myself a kindred spirit early on with the one, the only, COOP.
His work appeals so much to me…curvaceous women, robots, cars. It was everything my wild young mind could have ever wanted.
I chose this one because I love the color, the smile, and the habit.
Ohmygod this is brilliant. And that April shot of you is GORGEOUS. Wish I'd seen this a couple days ago so I could have ITEM'd it. Nice!
Way too many great links (can I second Marilyn weight-lifting?!) My favorite pin-ups right now are all illustrations: http://persinnamon.com (the ukulele case girl / derby girl = love.)
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Ezio Frigerio
Ezio Frigerio | |
Born | 1930 (age 84–85) Erba, Milan |
Occupation | Costume designer, art director |
Ezio Frigerio (b. Erba, Milan, 1930) is an Italian costume designer and art director.
After finishing architecture studies, he approached theatre art by realising the costumes for Casa di Bambola and L'opera da 3 soldi, two plays directed by Giorgio Strehler at Piccolo Teatro in the 1955-56 theatre season. From then on a fertile artistic marriage started between art director and producer, setting up several unique productions as I giganti della montagna (1966), Santa Giovanna dei macelli (1970), Re Lear (1972), Il temporale (1980), L'Illusion Comique, which premiered in 1984 at Théatre de l'Odéon in Paris, La grande magia, which premiered in 1985 and was reprised several times.
The collaboration with Strehler made Frigerio enter the world of opera: Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni and Così fan tutte were realized by Strehler and Frigerio between 1973 and 1996. Così fan tutte was being staged just before Strehler died.
Frigerio also created stage designs for the Burgtheater in Vienna: Trilogie der Sommerfrische (Trilogia della villeggiatura) by Carlo Goldoni, directed by Strehler, 1974; Judith by Hebbel, directed by Gerhard Klingenberg, 1975.
Other operatic stage designs include: Cherubini's Medea, directed by Liliana Cavani, for the Opéra National de Paris; Strauss' Elektra, directed by Nuria Espert, for De Munt Theatre in Brussels; Verdi's Ernani, directed by Luca Ronconi, 1980, Beethoven's Fidelio, directed by Werner Herzog in 1999 for the Teatro alla Scala in Milan; Bellini's Norma, directed by Piero Faggioni, for the Vienna State Opera in 1977; Verdi's Rigoletto, for the Polish National Opera in 1997.
Frigerio also created the sets for Liliana Cavani's movie Galileo e i Cannibali and Jean-Paul Rappeneau's Cyrano de Bergerac, which got an Oscar nomination in 1991.[1]
Frigerio often collaborates with Italian costume designer Franca Squarciapino who is also Frigerio's partner in life.
Frigerio designed the grave of Rudolf Nureyev. *[1]
- ^ "The 63rd Academy Awards (1991) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-01.
- Henderson, Marina (1992), 'Frigerio, Ezio' in The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, ed. Stanley Sadie (London) ISBN 0-333-73432-7
- IMDB page, accessed 25 January 2010
- Zurich Opera biography (German), accessed 25 January 2010


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RIM facts
Headquarters (founded) |
Waterloo, Canada (1984) |
Market Cap |
$7.6 billion |
Industry |
Communications equipment |
Trailing-12-Month Revenue |
$12.6 billion |
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CEO Thorsten Heins (since 2012) CFO Brian Bidulka (since 2009) |
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19.6% |
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Apple Nokia |
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And of course, there is the toe-stubbing and slow product releasing ways of [RIM]. In this market where there are phones and tablets that become passe in a matter of months, they will never be able to keep up.
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Klein's Figleaf January 12, 2004
By Sol Stern
IN the past six months, New York Schools Chancellor Joel Klein has drawn a line in the sand regarding the "whole language" or "balanced literacy" reading curriculum he imposed on virtually all city schools.
He vowed that no amount of federal money could get him to drop this "progressive" approach to reading and adopt instead one of the rigorous, scientifically proven phonics programs approved for federal funding under President Bush's No Child Left Behind legislation. And in public and private meetings, Klein repeatedly derided phonics as outmoded pedagogy that subjects children to boring and counter-productive "drill and kill" instruction.
Yet even as Klein was defending the progressive-education party line in end-of-the-year press interviews, his own Department of Education team was writing a grant proposal for a "drill and kill" program that might bring almost $40 million to the city.
Klein's team chose a traditional phonics-based program (Harcourt Trophies) for use in 49 low-performing city schools. (Under the federal No Child Left Behind law, a number of participating private and parochial schools will also get some of the money.) The application to the state Education Department (which administers the federal grant) carries Klein's signature, pledging that in the designated schools the city will use instructional materials "that have been validated by scientifically based reading research."
It must stick in Klein's craw to have to admit that the phonics programs he hates actually have scientific validation. It must make him madder still that, under the state guidelines for the reading grants, he had to include United Federation of Teacher President Randi Weingarten on his design team and get her to sign off on the city's proposal.
The phonics grant proposal is something of a vindication for Weingarten: The union president has been blasting Klein for abandoning successful phonics programs in the city's neediest schools.
Even so, Klein might have salvaged something positive for himself and Mayor Bloomberg merely by remaining statesmanlike - for example, saying that there was now a chance to see which reading approach produces the best results for the city's children. Instead, Klein went out of his way to bite the hand that he was asking to feed the schools.
In justifying his 180-degree turnaround to The New York Times, Klein gratuitously attacked the Bush administration for its lack of "flexibility." In fact, the federal education department offers school districts a wide choice of reading programs. The only thing the feds are inflexible about is their refusal to fund a program that has no scientifically valid research behind it. (In any case, flexibility is hardly something Klein has offered to the schools he commands.)
"Where's the science" in support of phonics? Klein asked in the Times story. The chancellor knows exactly where it is: He benefited from a two-hour personal briefing on the science of reading from Sally Shaywitz, a professor of pediatrics at Yale Medical School and one of the nation's leading neuroscientists.
Shaywitz, who served on the National Reading Panel created by Congress in 2000, explained to Klein that a broad consensus now exists among medical researchers, linguists and cognitive psychologists that systematic phonics is the most effective approach for getting most kids to learn to read. I personally gave Klein a study, commissioned by the American Psychological Association and published in Scientific American, that concluded that "teaching that makes the rules of phonics clear will ultimately be more successful than teaching that does not."
Why Klein, a highly intelligent man, denies the existence of this robust scientific evidence only he can answer. Previously, it was possible to assume that Klein's questionable pedagogical decisions resulted from his being a neophyte in education theory and practice and, of necessity, having to put too much trust in his deputy chancellor for teaching and learning, Diana Lam, a partisan of progressive pedagogy. But Klein is a quick study. He has now made an informed decision to follow the progressive-ed party line on reading.
Yet Klein is also trying to have his cake and eat it too - holding on to the progressive reading curriculum while not creating a political firestorm by turning down $34 million from Washington for a cash-strapped city. Unfortunately, he has done this in the most inept and graceless manner by badmouthing the Bush Education Department.
This approach is bound to leave the White House fuming, which cannot be good news for Mayor Bloomberg. Moreover, it comes on top of two other recent Department of Education fiascoes that have embarrassed the mayor.
* First Bloomberg had to admit that Klein and company were so busy with their brave new progressive curricular reforms that they forgot to pay attention to the little matter of school safety.
* Then Deputy Chancellor Lam, in one of her regular bouts of foot-in-mouth disease, blabbed to reporters that the city Department of Education was considering eliminating or dumbing down the city's gifted-and-talented programs.
Both events outraged the mayor's middle-class outer-borough supporters.
Someone who speaks for those outer-borough constituents, State Sen. Frank Padovan, has now called for the firing of Diana Lam. Surely, for reasons big and small, Padovan is right - and Mayor Bloomberg should take his advice.
But beyond this, the mayor has a bigger problem: To accomplish his signature mayoral initiative, school reform, he has chained himself to a "progressive" reading curriculum in most schools that is sure to torpedo all his other courageous and sensible changes.
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Listening to it while preparing dinner each night with my boyfriend who has stage recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. The things discussed where topics I was frightened of bringing up with my boyfriend. it gave lots of ideas to discuss. As a result of listening to this I have changed my partners diet by about 75%.
Never give up.
The author.
No there is too much to learn, consider and absorb.
When things seem hopeless this book and the authors observations made me reconsider and gave me things I could do to make myself feel like I was helping.
"Original Intersting twist on fairy tales"
Probably I don't get a lot of time to sit down and read this is more a book I would listen to as I chores
It is like the Hunger Games series a girl having to realise that there is more to life than her life and you need to stand up
My favourite scenes are with Lin Cinder & Thorn he is such a Han Solo type character but not in a copy cat way. I also like the Cinder & Iko dynamic especially the last scene and the there last conversation.
No it was just a story.
I didn't really like the Scarlett & Wolf relationship it was too intense too soon.
Don't know I felt like it was trying to be the Hunger Games. Incarceron was interesting and the only reason I purchased this was to find out what happened it the end. Nothing happened in the end.
Probably not unless I saw good reviews about it.
The story could have been better I didn't like the main characters I like the supporting characters.
Confusions who did she really love?
That religious stuff in it was stupid and when the teacher turned into sapphique it was dumb
"Good for chores"
No I wouldn't listen to it again I don't really re-read books that often
Cinder was my favourite character because she accepted her life and tried to make the most of it
the little android Iko?
Yes but I didn't
I listed to this book over 4 days it made me do housework and gardening just so I could keep listening to it.
"What can I say classic Pratchett"
Yes definitely. We drove home from Canberra and listened to it it kept us entertained for the 8 hour drive. It is an authur both males and females can listen to and Terry Pratchett is so funny.
Angela was my favourite. Because she didn't follow conventions and decided what she was going to do with her life and her fortune help people specifically poor people and liked her even more when I found out it was based on a real person.
The opening scene when Dodger saves Simplicity and gets taken back to the house and all the bits with the Dog Oban?
Yes we listened to probably 80% of it on the drive home.
This is a great non disc world book and if this is Terry Pratchett writing when he has Alzeimer whatcould he have done.
"Guilty Pleasure"
That I had no idea what was going to happen and that the end was very satisfying and everything got answered.
All the demons - because they weren't bad they just didn't want to be one cult obsessed and worship blindly. They wanted to choose for themselves.
I did like Daniel I just got a bit sick of his do goodyness.
If you like fantasy you ill like this. It is very similar to Twilight series but in my opinion it finished better.
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Romantic, outworldly, exciting
My favourite character is Luc because she keeps trying.
The one when she realised that the gargoyle was not helping her.
Maybe if I was driving somewhere by myself I would make my partner listen to it all.
Don't judge this book it is just a escapism and it is entertaining.
"This story is addictive just suspend pretensions"
It is fun and fantasy no reality it lets me disconnect from the troubles of my life. I am a romantic and thinking that everything will work out in the end is what I want.
Of course Twilight and City of Bones
The final battle at then end when Luce decides that she might love Daniel but she needs to find herself first.
No it didn't make me cry or laugh but I did worry for the lives of some of my fav characters.
Just listen and loose yourself from your worries, like your dead end job, partner with cancer, house that needs to be vacumed, lawn to mow, weeds to pull. Escape!!
"Don't overthink it just enjoy"
I haven't read the book I have only listened to it.
Fantasy and romance.
Yes when Luc was rescued from the fire.
I was cooking and gardening when I listened and it made these tasks enjoyable.
I can;t remember her name but she was the Su army leader.
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The blind atomic bomb surviror from Japan.
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He's going to have enough problems even if speeding is proven without intoxication. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe that Texas differentiates involuntary from voluntary manslaughter, which is a 2nd degree felony (what has been reported) and carries with it something like up to ~20 years?
Texas has a single recklessness standard but in practice things are differentiated and intoxication will be key to both a conviction and sentencing.
The sentencing varies wildly from around 2-20 years.
As anyone knows who has received a speeding ticket - speeding is not ordinarily considered reckless driving for which there is a separate misdemeanor offense and by analogy recklessness for manslaughter.
If they can't prove intoxication their chances of prosecution plummet and even if successful the sentence will be much lighter. Just imagine this - 100 potential jurors, typical DFW folks, get seated as potential jurors. "How many of you have ever sped in your life?" "How many of you have ever gone 10 mph over the speed limit?" 20, whatever the prosecution is going to claim. Unless you get those with hands in the air to admit they are biased for speeders you ain't getting them off the jury for cause. So now you have a jury with people you are asking to convict themselves of recklessness to the point of being liable for manslaughter. The voir dire would be huge in the case. I'd find the 3-4 worst offenders on the panel (there are always several who will say anything to get out of jury duty) who I am sure the prosecutor is going to strike for cause and wring them about how bad they have been so all the other jurors think well of themselves and the defendant who was "only going 15 mph over the speed limit."
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Potter shot a 5-over par 75, putting her at 7-over for the tournament held at University of Florida's Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville, Fla. Potter had teed off in the morning for her first round on Thursday, but played an afternoon round on Friday.
The conditions in the afternoon round posed problems for Potter. She said the heat made the greens much quicker, and combined with tougher hole locations, made round two much more difficult.
"Because we played in the afternoon it was definitely windier," she said. "It was very hot and humid."
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The Trimble County Middle School track and field team competed in the North Central Kentucky Track Conference Meet at New Castle on Thursday, April 26.
Trimble's boys finished third overall. Individual results were as follows:
100 meter dash—Evan Simmons, sixth, 12.87; and Michael Russett, eighth, 13.72.
200 meter dash—Josh Rexroat, fifth, 26.67; and Evan Simmons, sixth, 27.27.
400 meter dash—Michael Russett, fifth, 1:07.31; and Ryan Blanton, eighth, 1:15.63.
Trimble County High School celebrated the individual accomplishments of the 2011-12 basketball season last week during the school's annual Basketball Awards Banquet.
Hardware issued to the female athletes of the Trimble County Lady Raiders basketball team was presented as follows:
Sara Kate Long was the recipient of the Outstanding Senior Award and an Academic Award.
Academic Awards were also presented to Sara Kuner, Olivia Cooley and Hannah Davis. Senior Sydney Brewer received the Team Player Award.
The Trimble County High School boys' tennis team competed in the North Central Kentucky Conference tournament held April 14-15 at Walton Verona Athletic Complex in Verona, Kentucky.
Teams from Trimble, Carroll, Gallatin and Walton-Verona competed for the tournament title with two doubles teams and two singles players representing each school.
Trimble County High School's track and field athletes are again hard at work this spring, making the best of the same handicap that has plagued all previous Raider track teams before them—the lack of a track facility on which to practice or host competitions.
Nevertheless, "we have had a great start to the season," first year Head Coach David Apel said. Apel succeeds longtime track mentor Jeff Vincent who was dismissed by the Trimble school system in January.
The Trimble County High School girls' tennis defeated Williamstown last week. In No. 1 Singles Trimble's Kalee Cookdefeated Sarah Hicks, 8- 0. In No. 2 Singles, Trimble's Sabrina Vest defeated Julie Fryman, 8-0. In No. 3 Singles play, Trimble's Elisabeth Moore defeated Savanna Moss, 8-1. In No. 1 Doubles Trimble's duo of Alex Lawhorn and Micah Hess defeated their opponents 8-0. In No. 2 Doubles, Trimble's Ciarra Harmon and Whitney Wingham defeated Hayley Mulling and Alexis Whaley, 8-3.
Mar. 20 at Henry County, lost 2-4 Mar. 22 at Carroll County, lost 4-5 Mar. 26 at Owen County, lost 6-12 Mar. 27 at Eminence, won 15-0 (5 inn) Mar. 29 South Oldham, lost 2-11 Mar. 30 at North Oldham, lost 1-8 Mar. 31 Spencer County. won 8-7 Apr. 2 Oldham County, lost 1-4 Apr. 6 at Dayton, won 20-1 (5 inn) Apr. 12 8th Region All A Classic at various sites Apr. 17 at Walton-Verona, 5:15 p.m. Apr. 19 at Gallatin County, 5:30 p.m. Apr. 20 host North Oldham, 5:30 p.m.
Trimble County Head Baseball Coach Frank Ragland is hoping to improve on the accomplishments of last year's Raider team that compiled a 12-13 record. Ragland lost three members of that team—Cameron Adamski, Jimmy Duncan and Luke Sands—to graduation.
Despite bright spots, which included taking runnerup spots in the 8th Region All A Classic and the North Central Kentucky Conference tournament, the Raiders came up short in the first round of the District post-season tournament.
By JAMES LINE Special to The Banner
Trimble County High School's boys and girls tennis teams lost four matches in the past two weeks, against teams from Shelby County High School, Frankfort High School, North Oldham County High School, and Western Hills High School.
According to boys coach Leslie Cutshaw, however, "the final match scores don't entirely reflect the performance of the players throughout the games."
The Trimble County High School track team competed in the Henry County All Comers Meet at New Castle on Tuesday, March 27, with both girls' and boys' teams bringing home second place finishes.
Trimble's girls, with 64 points, were runners-up to North Oldham (132 pts), and placed ahead of Henry County (43) and Eminence (6).
Trimble's boys, with 79 points, were runners-up to Henry County (117 pts), and placed ahead of Eminence. North Oldham did not bring a team to the boys' meet.


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SAMSON, Ala. (AP) -- A gunman on a terrifying rampage across two southern Alabama counties killed at least nine people Tuesday, including members of his own family and apparent strangers, and burned down his mother's home before fatally shooting himself at a metals plant, authorities said.
Police were investigating shootings in at least four different locations in several communities, all of which were believed to be the work of a single gunman who had not yet been identified by investigators.
The afternoon of bloodshed began in Kinston, near the Alabama-Florida border, where the shooter burned down his mother's house, according to Coffee County Coroner Robert Preachers. Officials located the woman's body inside the house, but they had not been able to get inside the still-burning house to determine if he shot her first.
The gunman then headed east, into Geneva County, where he shot and killed five people -- four adults and a child -- at a home in the nearby town of Samson. Then he killed one person each in two other homes. The identities of all the victims were unknown, but Preachers said they included other members of the shooter's family.
"He started in his mother's house," Preachers said. "Then he went to Samson and he killed his granny and granddaddy and aunt and uncle."
"We don't know what triggered it," Preachers added.
The gunman also shot at a state trooper's car, striking the vehicle seven times and wounding the trooper with broken glass.
He then killed someone at a Samson supply store, and another person at a service station.
Samson contractor Greg McCullough said he was pumping gas at the station when the gunman opened fire, killing a woman coming out of the service station and wounding McCullough in the shoulder and arm with bullet fragments that struck his truck and the pump.
"I first thought it was somebody playing," he said. He said the gunman roared into the parking lot and slammed on his brakes. Then he saw the rifle.
He said the gunman fired and the rifle appeared to jam, then he "went back to firing." Then he drove off.
McCullough, a father of two, said he tried to help the woman who was shot and yelled for someone to call an ambulance.
"I'm just in awe that something like this could take place. That someone could do such a thing. It's just shocking," McCullough told The Associated Press in a telephone interview.
Police pursued the gunman to Reliable Metal Products just north of Geneva, about a dozen miles southeast of Samson, where he fired an estimated 30 rounds from a semiautomatic weapon, the Alabama safety department said. One of the bullets hit Geneva Police Chief Frankie Lindsey, who was saved by his bullet proof vest.
The gunman then went inside the plant and shot himself, according to the safety department's statement.
Reliable Metal Products makes grills and vents for heating and AC systems, mainly for hotels. A person who answered the phone at the plant said no one could talk about the shooting.
State Rep. Warren Beck, a Republican whose district includes Geneva, said the gunman had worked at Reliable Metal.
"My secretary heard gunfire everywhere," he said. "This is one of the most tragic events ever in Geneva County."
State Sen. Harri Anne Smith, R-Slocomb, said some of those killed in Samson were sitting outside.
"He was just driving down the street shooting at people sitting on their porches," she said. "A family was just sitting on the porch and they were shot."
Smith and Beck were at the Statehouse when state troopers came to get them and took them to Geneva County. Smith said the governor's office is sending resources and state troopers are setting up a command post.
Samson Mayor Clay King said he knew the gunman but wouldn't identify him. He declined to comment on a possible motive.
"What I'm focusing on is people here in the town, making sure they feel comfortable," said King, who added the town opened a crisis center at the First Baptist Church with counselors available
King said he's the "most shocked person in the world" about the shooting.
"I've lived here 44 years and never, never dreamed of this happening," he said.
The towns of Geneva and Samson are near the Florida border in southeast Alabama. Geneva's population is about 4,400 and Samson, 2,000.
In the center of Samson, authorities in sheriff's cars and trucks with blue lights flashing blocked off part of East Main Street, where some of the shooting occurred.
At the hardware store, yellow tape was strung across the front of the store where at least five bullet holes punctured the glass windows to the store, with its wheelbarrows and Adirondack lawn chairs on display. An orange-and-black sign to the store reading "Closed" lay on the ground outside the store atop the glass shards.
David Bradley, 51, the owner of the hardware store, said he was inside behind the counter when the shooter opened fire outside his store. At the time, there were five customers inside, plus Bradley's 27-year-old son, Justin.
"No one was injured inside the store," David Bradley said, adding he didn't even get a glimpse at the suspect. "It happened so quick."


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The BIN you set is good. Some of the Ryan's numbered to 10 with many many colors have been selling for $380ish. One numbered 2/10 is probably go past $400.
Only problem I see is that NT is being cracked as we speak and SPA in a day or two which is going to draw people's attention away from TTT real fast. Good luck.
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I agree with ND3...TT could loose some steam in the next few days depending on how SPA does. If its as good as I think it may be...TT, NT, and Mayo are in trouble...another one wish I had they money to lock in when this was 95 a box...oh well.
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There is no particular person author Ann Patchett has looked to for inspiration. Instead, she credits her Catholic faith for teaching her a boundless capacity for creativity and appreciation for metaphor. Patchett has harnessed that power to her audience: She is the recipient of the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize (2002) and a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for her novel Bel Canto, which sold more than 1 million copies in the United States and has been translated into 30 languages.
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Apartment / 2 bedrooms / sleeps 4
Availability Your dates are available
Apartment / 2 bedrooms / sleeps 4
Key Info |
New house built in a panoramic position overlooking the sea (even comfortably layed down on the bed).
Self-catering apartments, well-furnished and equipped with all you need to spend a pleasant holiday week.
TV, radio, Wi-fi and a pot for tea or American coffee complete the furnishings.
Each apartment has its own parking place and there are large common fully equipped terraces.
The house is few hundred meters away from the center of the village where you can find all the shops and the starting points of the pathways that lead to the wonders of the Amalfi Coast: Amalfi, Praiano, Conca dei Marini , Positano, Furore, Scala e Ravello.
Here there are famous trails like "The Path of the Gods", known for its spectacular landscape.
The nearest beach is approximately 9 km away.
The owners live in the first floor.
Over the years they have gained the experience to offer the typical local hospitality to both Italians and foreigner tourists, always available to give them any support.
Size | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
Nearest beach | Amalfi 10 km |
Will consider | Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month) |
Access | Car advised |
Nearest Amenities | 1 km |
Nearest travel links | Nearest airport: Napoli 45 km, Nearest railway: Napoli 45 km |
Family friendly | Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
Notes | No pets allowed, Yes, smoking allowed |
Features and Facilities
Luxuries | Jacuzzi or hot tub, Staffed property, Boat available, Sea view |
General | Central heating, TV, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available |
Standard | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
Utilities | Cooker, Fridge, Freezer |
Rooms | 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms, Solarium or roof terrace |
Furniture | 1 Sofa beds, Double beds (1), Single beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seats for 4 |
Other | Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair |
Outdoors | Balcony or terrace, Shared garden, BBQ |
Access | Secure parking |
Further details | People who speaks English and French |
About this location
The Amalfi Coast region
"This land is so, so delicious, so lucky, that the work of nature is so evident.
This area of life, the perpetual gentleness of heaven, the country so fertile, sunny hills, secure forests, mountains lost among the clouds, the abundance of vines and olive trees ... and lots of lakes and abundance of irrigation water and sources, many seas and many ports!
A land on all sides open to the trade and that, almost to encourage humans, extends his arms in the sea. "
So Pliny the Elder describes the land that has always offered to filmmakers, painters, photographers, poets and musicians to capture the landscapes.
The mild climate, the archaeological and historical and artistic treasures, the legendary food and wine heritage and the great events of music and entertainment industry have made one of the territories of Campania's most famous and most visited.
From Vesuvio to national parks, from Capri to Sorrento, the Bay of Naples to the Amalfi Coast.
It is the land of the sirens that bewitch Odysseus, dominated by wild nature, an emerald sea, an architecture made of houses clinging to the rock and majolica-domed churches.
Amalfi, Ravello, Positano, Furore .. every corner of the Amalfi Coast is a paradise.
Furore, which stands over 6 km of spectacular curves, is an irresistible coastline.
Named for the noise that made the sea clashing with the high walls of the fjord, is known to tourists as "painted village" for the many works of art that you meet on the facades of houses. Land of wine, art, silence and irresistible sunsets.
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"La costiera amalfitana al giusto prezzo"
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"The perfect place for a perfect holiday!"
Three years ago we first stayed in the top apartment for two glorious weeks and had such a wonderful stay, we always vowed to return. Our dream came true this year and we came over and stayed for thr… More
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"Stunning Views in a Calm Setting"
The views are exactly as you see in the photos: Simply stunning. We loved the village feel and the countryside around us. We visited Amalfi 30 minutes away as well as Positano and took the boat to Cap… More
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- Item Level 496
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- Use: Teleport yourself to the Timeless Isle. (1 Min Cooldown)
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Headlining these cutting-edge mobile device capabilities is Apple's souped up mobile payment facility that according to investment firm Morgan Stanley will be fired up by near-field communication (NFC) technology.
In a latest research note that Apple Insider has picked up, Morgan Stanley predicted that Apple will ramp up the integration of NFC into its 2014 iDevices purportedly to enhance mobile computing experience within the iOS ecosystem and to boost revenue.
NFC-powered mobile payment on iPhones and iPads promises to be another huge financial windfall for the tech giant, Morgan Stanley said in the same report.
"Mobile payments can help Apple collect more data on consumers in order to create more relevant and useful recommendations and advertisements, and create additional revenue opportunities for developers and other partners, especially brick-and-mortar retail."
The new service feature will be packaged as iWallet and the implementation is embedded with credit card data, the database of which already exists in hundreds of millions of iTunes accounts, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Craig Hettenbach.
Choosing this route sits well with Apple's emphasis on security for its online-hosted services, Hettenbach added.
It is understood as well that NFC chip on the iPhone 6 will be standalone, which is an approach that circumvents the technical glitches normally encountered with the combo deployment of the technology.
The same feature is expected to be hardwired with iOS 8 and while Apple is taking good care of the software side for its next iPhone, the hardware concerns are also on top of the company's priority list prior to the iPhone 6 debut date.
In a newly-approved patent, Apple is tipped to employ flexible touchscreen panels for both the iPhone 6 models but with a new twist, MacRumors said in a new report.
Bendable displays are touted to bolster a device's durability while providing more rooms for engineers to hatch a new form factor. But in the new patent document, the iPhone maker seems planning to use "a method of stacking solar cells between touch sensor layers within a display matrix to create a compact solar charging system that stores energy in the device's battery," said the same report.
The introduction of solar charging panels on future iOS devices like the iPhone 6 will mostly serve as power juice extender, merely complementing the energy that is largely drawn from a battery.
It should be noted that all the features discussed above are not definite for unpacking with the iDevices that Apple has lined up this 2014.
But what is fairly certain is the iPhone 6 release date that analysts said will come in two instalments - the first in August or September for the 4.7-inch edition while the second one is between October and December 2014, which is for the 5.5-inch iOS phablet.