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Chocolate conquers new worlds, from Asia to Brazil
PARIS – History is coming full circle: borrowed from the Aztecs four centuries ago, perfected for the palate by the Europeans, chocolate is conquering new worlds, with sales booming from Asia to Brazil.
Every second, 95 tons of chocolate are wolfed down around the world, or three million tons a year, according to figures supplied by the annual Salon du Chocolat fair, which kicks off Wednesday in Paris.
The globalization of chocolate is most striking in Japan, where annual sales are soaring by 25 percent and French chocolatiers are feted like stars while their Japanese counterparts now rank among the world's best.
"Japan has converted en masse to chocolate in the past decade, with chocolate Salons in seven different cities," said Francois Jeantet, co-founder of the Paris fair, which has spawned 21 sister events from New York to Shanghai.
For the Salon's annual fashion show featuring life-sized chocolate dresses, this year's model is a kimono-inspired number created by French chocolatier Frederic Cassel – who has three stores in Japan.
"We wanted to express Japanese tradition, cherry blossom in the wind," in the long sleeves with chocolate flowers, said Cassel, who worked to a design by a young fashion student, Audrey Lempeseur.
The 15-kilo edible dress – a month in the making –will be slipped on just moments before the show, lest it should melt under the spotlights.
Afterwards, it will be shipped straight to Japan.
According to Jacques Pessis, president of the highly serious Chocolate Crunchers' Club which each year rewards the best world chocolates, France and Japan are the current masters of the game.
"Thirty years ago Belgian and Swiss chocolate ruled the world. These days French chocolate is known the world over. And more and more Japanese chocolatiers, taking their inspiration from the French, are truly excellent."
Japan aside, chocolate sales are also growing 30 percent year on year in China, while in India — even though one in two Indians have never tasted chocolate — growth is 20 percent, for a treat taken ultra sweet and milky.
"Nearly every country in the world is now part of the chocolate trade, including Asian countries and their colossal potential markets," said Jeantet and his fellow founder Sylvie Douce.
Six multinational firms together account for 85 percent of the vast market: Hershey, Mars, Philip Morris, Nestle, Cadbury and Ferrero.
Producer countries like Brazil have turned into major consumers, while others like Vietnam or Indonesia are moving into cocoa growing.
"In Brazil, the market is going through the roof," said the master chocolate maker Stephane Bonnat.
"Production-side, the country has shifted these past six years towards fine, high quality cocoa. On the consumer side, I had sold my whole stock of chocolate bars within half an hour at the first fair in Salvador de Bahia in July."
Bonnat works with 42 small-scale farms around the world. Like him, many chocolatiers now foster direct ties with cocoa-growers, who also take part in fairs, Douce explained.
"Different worlds have come together, and it has helped to vastly improve the quality of both cocoa and chocolate," she said.
Some 200 chefs from around the world are set to converge on Paris for the 18th edition of the fair, which draws some 100,000 visitors each year.
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The Missouri State Fairgrounds will be in stride this week in the lead up to the 112th Missouri State Fair with the opening of the 4-H and Future Farmers of America Horse Show beginning Thursday, followed by a Society Horse Show beginning July 29.
"Horse shows are an impressive part of the Missouri State Fair competition schedule," Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe said in a press release. "The 4-H and FFA Horse Show and the Society Horse Show are held in advance of the Fair, in part because of the significant number of entries hosted during the 11-day Fair."
Thursday's pre-fair show classes will feature 4-H and FFA youth competing from all over the state. It will run from July 24 to 27 and will be under the direction of the Fair's equine Superintendent Jamie Daniel. Thursday will kick off the competitions at 2 p.m. in the MFA Arena. On Friday the competitions will begin at 8 a.m. in the Mathewson Exhibition Center and on Saturday and Sunday times are 7 a.m. in the Coliseum and 8 a.m. in the Mathewson Center.
Fair Marketing Director Tammie Nichols said there are more entries this year for the 4-H and FFA equine competitions.
"The horse show begins this Thursday and it looks like the numbers are really good," she said. "I know they are good and strong."
The shows are up by 40 entrants this year, counting both 4-H and FFA youth, with a total of about 400 entries.
"It's a busy, busy time time right now," Nichols said. "We're just finalizing details and making sure everybody's got what they need. But it's a fun, exciting time."
The Society Horse show will open July 29 and run through Aug. 2 in the Mathewson Center. It is directed by Superintendent Lenard Davenport.
"I encourage the public to attend these shows," Wolfe said in the release. "There will be some new additions this year that should be entertaining to watch, including the Open Gaited Breed Division. Classes in this division will include the Water Glass, Vintage Costume Mounted and Mars/Venus Open."
Nichols said the public is "absolutely" invited to attend both horse shows.
Starting times for the equine competitions are tentative for both FFA and 4-H and the Society Horse Show; for a complete schedule visit mostatefair.com/equine-schedule.
For more information about other equine competitions hosted during the 11-day Fair, visit mostatefair.com, follow the Fair on Facebook and Twitter, or call 1-800-422-FAIR (3427).

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The area formerly known as the Asian Tiger countries, mot including Japan or Hong Kong, have never been more important even as most underperform recently. Those countries are blessed with excellent demographics and natural resources. Some are industrial powers like Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea while others offer good commodity plays like Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia.
But, as with most investing schemes from our view, timing is everything.
Japan certainly is in decline. Its debt burdens combined with poor demographics suggest a country that has more long term problems than the eurozone currently. For them these issues are becoming better known throughout the investment world. Clearly most know the markets there have been in a bear market since the 1990 peak with the exception of a few impressive bear market rallies. Nevertheless, large and even small Japanese companies have become multinational in scope and highly dependent on exports. Most are diversified and may do well given their global exposure away from domestic bear markets or conditions.
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I'm from the south so I get called sweetie and dear on a regular basis. My coworkers even call me boo. I feel like I should be offended but it happens so much.
Yea it also doesn't help that I look like a child in the first place. And I've never heard it in a nasty tone. So I guess thats good.
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"More of the same," Gibson said.
Goldschmidt, hitless in his previous 12 at-bats and just 3 for 33, lined Jacob Turner's 1-0 pitch over the right-field fence to put Arizona up 1-0 in the third, his 16th home run. The Diamondbacks made it 2-0 in the fifth when Gerardo Parra singled, stole second and scored when Goldschmidt singled sharply to center.
Goldschmidt leads the NL with 61 RBIs.
Corbin, meanwhile, was cruising through five. Only two Miami batters reached during that span, Stanton on third baseman Martin Prado's two-out error in the first and a two-out walk to Marcell Ozuna in the fourth.
In the sixth, pinch-hitter Justin Ruggiano grounded out, but Pierre's opposite-field single to left ended the no-hit bid. Ed Lucas popped out but Stanton hit a high drive on Corbin's 2-0 pitch into the second deck above the Arizona bullpen in left and it was tied at 2.
The Diamondbacks, swept in three games at San Diego last weekend, opened a six-game homestand.
Turner allowed two runs and six hits in five innings.
NOTES: Diamondbacks RHP Ian Kennedy dropped his appeal and began serving a 10-game suspension for his role in last week's brawl with the Dodgers. ... Arizona RHP Randall Delgado, who came over from Atlanta in the Justin Upton trade, will be recalled from Triple-A Reno to start Tuesday night in the spot normally taken by RHP Brandon McCarthy. Miami RHP Nathan Eovaldi, out all season with right shoulder inflammation, will make his first start of the year. To make room for Eovaldi, the Marlins optioned Ozuna to Double-A Jacksonville. ... McCarthy, out with a shoulder injury, threw off a mound and could get a rehab start next. McCarthy says a seizure, related to the head injury he sustained from a line drive last September, will not affect his comeback.
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With the construction of residential complexes in the merged areas proceeding at a frantic pace, the decades-old conduit pipelines, the backbone of the city's drinking water distribution, are under threat.
The land through which these underground pipelines pass is being encroached upon in various areas. The 10-km long-pipelines run from Red Hills reservoir to Kilpauk water treatment plant on New Avadi Road.
Of this, Metrowater sites between Red Hills and Rajamangalam are in danger of being encroached upon. Metrowater lands under which the second half of the pipelines run — between Villivakkam and New Avadi Road — are already heavily encroached. Such activities not only risk damaging the pipeline but also delay any repair as the encroachments have to be removed first.
The three pipelines, laid at various points of time by Chennai Metrowater, are some of the first bits of infrastructure that supplied safe drinking water to the city. The earliest pipeline, which is still in use, was constructed with brick masonry in 1914. With one of the pipelines having collapsed a few years ago, the two remaining ones carry about 250 million litres a day (mld).
These lines pass through different areas, including Surapet, Puthagaram, Rajamangalam and New Avadi Road, before culminating in Kilpauk water works. Several properties adjoining the Metrowater's lands in these areas are being readied for construction.
Recently, elected representatives in Ambattur objected to a construction firm carrying out digging activity on a stretch near Metrowater's site, a move that risked damage to the pipeline. The water agency has asked the firm to stop construction of the culvert to save the line from any damage.
Moreover, some stretches are used as short cuts by residents and heavy vehicles. Some residential colonies for instance have laid roads on stretch over the conduit lines to gain access to Water Canal Road that connects with Inner Ring Road.
Metrowater has taken to painting inspection chambers, which resemble tanks, on their plots of land to indicate the presence of pipelines. It has also put up boards to indicate that the land belonged to the water agency.
Residents of Puthagaram and Surapet also suggested that the agency could close the new lanes that were created illegally.
In other cases, said B. Kingsly, a resident of Surapet, Metrowater should provide culverts to enable vehicles to cross the stretch beneath which the pipelines are laid.
Sources said there is an urgent need to fence strips of land belonging to Metrowater to secure the conduit lines. Most of these strips of land are at least 15 metres wide. A separate wing was essential to safeguard such infrastructure from further encroachments, said officials.
Meanwhile, the water agency has called for tenders to reconstruct the two pipelines into one concrete box channel with carrying capacity of up to 400 mld.
Sources in Metrowater said that the work would initially be taken up in a stretch of five km between Red Hills reservoir and Rajamangalam as the other stretch has been heavily encroached upon.


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Roman Gold Coins
Between 211 and 202 BCE, the Romans defeated Carthage in the Second Punic War, took over the gold mining region of Spain, and minted their first gold coins.
But it wasn't until Caesar returned from his victories in the Gallic wars with enough gold to issue 200 coins to each of his soldiers, and pay off the Roman Debt, that the aureus was born.
Originally, at about 8 grams, the aureus was comparable to the stater in weight; and one aureus was a month's pay for a legionaire.
Coinage also served as the Empire's newspaper, as each issue served notice as to who was in charge, what they looked like, their military accomplishments, conquests, public building projects, and religious affiliations.
As the Empire expanded, Rome was able to acquire gold from West Africa, Macedon, the Bosporus region and the Zagrean Mountains. At the same time, Rome was able to export a stable monetary system as well as a network of relatively safe highways and shipping routes that promoted an era of prosperous world trade.
By the time of Constantine, after many reforms and debasments, the areus weighed slightly more than half its original weight and was replaced with the Solidus at about 4.5 grams. The solidus (fine gold) retained it's status as the world's trade coin for the next 500 years.
ROME Anonymous. Ca. 211 BCE.
AV 60 asses , (3.31 gm) Head of Mars right, bearded, wearing crested Italo-Corinthian helmet; mark of value VI (ligate) X beneath / Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread; ROMA below. Crawford 44/2. Bahrfeldt 4a. Sydenham 226. A nearly perfect specimen, with full mint luster, cleanly struck from fresh dies, and possessing considerable detail seldom encountered on this type.
NGC graded CH MS strk 5/5 surf 5/5
After 2000 years, Julius Caesar is still the most famous human ever to have lived. His very name has come to mean "king" in various languages. He hailed from a patrician family that was relatively poor and dwelled on the fringes of Roman politics. In spite of this he was able to outmaneuver opponents such as Cato and Cicero to attain his Consulship and then a Pro-Consulship in Gaul. Once there, his military achievements are legendary. He was also the first Roman to communicate offically through the use of letters within Rome, as well as the first consul to have scribes officially record and publish every speech he gave at the senate. His own written accounts of the Gallic wars rank amongst the best selling books of all time.
Caesar was also the first Roman to put his portrait on a coin. Octavian struck many Caesar portrait coins during the Roman Civil Wars. But the vast majority of Caesar portraits portray a cartoonish stick-figure hastily engraved at military mints in the midst of war, to pay impatient battle weary troops. Fine style Caesar portraits engraved by artists of talent a rare.
The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. 44 BCE.
AR Lifetime Denarius (3,48g). P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer for. Julius Caesar, Mzst. Rom. Vs.: Caesar with laurel crown r., CAESAR IMP Rs.: , Venus with Victoria, scepter and sheild P SEPVLLIVS / MACER Cr. 480/5b; Syd. 1071.
A sensitive portrait of very fine style, on superb, spectacularly toned metal.
NGC Graded CH XF strk 4/5 surf 4/5
The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. 44 BCE.
AR Lifetime Denarius (3,85g). P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer for. Julius Caesar, Mzst. Rom. Vs.: Caesar with laurel crown r., CAESAR IMP Rs.: , Venus with Victoria, scepter and sheild P SEPVLLIVS / MACER Cr. 480/5b; Syd. 1071.Sear 106
A regal portrait of excellent style, beautifully centered on a full flan with a striking old cabinet tone.
NGC Graded XF ** Strk 5/5 Surf 5/5
The Caesarians. Divus Julius Caesar. 41 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.27 g.) 41,. Rome. L. Flaminius Chilo moneyer. Laureate head of Caesar to r. Rev. L • FLAMINIVS - III • VIR Pax standing to l., holding caduceus in r. hand and with left, leaning on sceptre. Cr. 485/1. Syd. 1089
A portrait of fine realistic style depicting a mature, somewhat careworn Caesar, with a lovely tone, in VF condition, and thus quite affordable.
NGC Graded VF Strk 5/5 surf 3/5
The Caesarians. Divus Julius Caesar. 40 BCE.
AR Denarius (19mm, 3.58 g, 12h). Rome mint; Q. Voconius Vitulus, moneyer. Wreathed head of Caesar right / Bull-calf walking left. Crawford 526/4; CRI 331; Sydenham 1133; RSC 45. Very Rare portrait.
A very rare portrait of wonderful style of a youthful vigorous Caesar by an artist of great talent. Amongst the finest style Caesar portraits, perfectly centered on a broad flan and with a beautiful old cabinet tone. The moneyer Vitulus was an ally of Octavian, and this coin was struck during his war with Antony to emphasize the youthful vigorous Octavian's lineage to Julius Caesar.
Ex NGSA VII (2012) lot 318
NGC Graded CH XF ** Stk 5/5 Srf 4/5 Fine Style noted...................POR
VENI VIDI VICI: This coin is usually included in the Greek section, but as it is so indellibly linked to Julius Caesar, I include it here. Ceasar's victory over Pompey at Pharsalus was followed by a quick victory over Pharnakes, the upstart, self-styled, 'King of Kings', at Zela in 47 BC. This victory prompted one of Antiquity's most famous quotes - a three word dispatch to the Roman senate: "I came, I saw, I conquered."
The great rarity of this coin, and the fact that there is no concomittant silver or bronze coinage suggests that it was a purely ceremonial piece issued to proclaim Pharnake's rule over the region of the Bosporus. The tenuousness of that rule is underlined by the fact that Caesar, who wrote an entire tome chronicling his defeat of the Gauls, saw fit to dispatch with Pharnakes in a three word missive.
After this Victory Caesar continued on to Egypt to collect Pompey's head, after which he sojourned a while with Cleopatra, with whom he fathered a son: Caesarion, before retuning to become Dictator over Rome.
| Claudius (AD 41-54) Aureus (7,74 g), Rome 44/5. : TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TRP IIII, Laureate head right. Rv.: Praetorian camp gate with guard holding speer and standard IMPER RECEPT. RIC:25, C:43. Perhaps the most famous gold coin of antiquity (After the ides mar). Provenance Peus Nachf. auction. Rare - awesome claudius portrait, well centered, struck
Good VF....................sold
VESPASIAN (AD 69-79) Av Aureus (7.39g) Rome 69-70 Laureate Head of Vespasian right, IUDEA mourning jewess seared right beneath trophy. Mazzini I pl lxii (this coin) RIC 15. Provenance: Ex Kollack collection. Ex Mazzini collection, Ex Burrage collection. Antiqua.
Constantius II (AD 337-361).
AV solidus (4.50 gm,) Antioch mint., AD 347-355. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to right, wearing pearl diadem / GLORIA REIPVBLICAE, Roma, seated facing on left, and Constantinopolis, seated left on right, supporting round shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX, SMANΓ in exergue. RIC 83. Depeyrot 6/3.
ex Patrick Tan Collection
NGC Graded CH AU Strk 5/5, surf 3/5 (surface is absolutely clean).........$3500
Western Roman Empire Valentinian II (AD 375-392).
AV solidus ( 4.48 gm). Constantinople, AD 378-383. D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, bust seen from front / CONCORDI-A AVGGGΘ, Constantinopolis, helmeted with head right, seated facing on throne, holding scepter in right hand and and globe in left; right foot on prow; CONOB in exergue. RIC IX 46(d)4. Depeyrot 33/2. Fully Detailed strike.
NGC graded MS strk 5/5, surf 4/5
|Two near-perfect late Roman gems: Coins can recieve near perfect grades and still be unattractive on account of old dies, or very slight unsteadiness of hand during the strike which can mar the facial features. Here below are two spectacularly well struck pieces on with prooflike surfices with unusually high grades:
Eastern Roman Empire: Marcian, AD 450-457
AV solidus (4.47 gm) Constantinople, AD 450-457. D N MARCIA NVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Marcian facing three-quarter right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand; star in right field; Z // CONOB. RIC X 510. Depeyrot 87/1:
A perfect coin: rare thus.
NGC graded Gem MS Strk 5/5, srf 5/5
Eastern Roman Empire: Leo I AD 457-474
Leo I AV Solidus. (4.50gm) Constantinople, AD 465/466. D N LEO PERPET AVG, helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three quarters facing, holding spear and shield, decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG H, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. LRC 527; Depeyrot 93/1; RIC 605.
A near perfect coin - rare thus.
NGC graded Choice MS strk 5/5 srf 5/5
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Art of a different nature is being created today at the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts!
You may be aware that a renovation project has been taking place during this past year thanks to the generosity of a benefactor (who wishes to remain anonymous) and with the help of supportive arts center members, teachers and board members. We look a lot different now than we did last year!
As I watch skilled workmen of all types do all sorts of amazing, transformative things around the center, I can't help but think that this is a form of art creation too. Maybe they are not making art in the traditional way, like say … a painting that can be hung on the wall … but, for example, in designing a cement barrier to be placed around the parking lot to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the landscaping … using creativity, problem solving, balance and harmony … that is certainly the same process that an artist uses to plan a composition. And when I observe their expert execution, attention to detail and sense of accomplishment, I know that they enjoy the same creative process that an artist does …. so kudos to the worker-artists of the world! You are making a positive visual impact on the world around us and it is appreciated.
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Date: 04/16/2011
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Twin Cities,Ted Mann Concert Hall
Cost: Free
The University of Iowa Center for New Music (David Gompper, Director) and the Maia Quartet and guest clarinetist Michael Norsworthy (Boston Conservatory) performing works by Luke Dahn, David Gompper, Gérard Grisey, Shulamit Ran and Anton Webern.
The University of Iowa Center for New Music Tour Schedule:
April 15, University of Wisconsin, Madison
April 16, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
April 17, University of Iowa, Iowa City
For more information on this event, go here.
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Lamb's Pride on 7's sing the Knitting pure and simple base pattern.
They should keep feet nice and warm.
I have acquired an early 20th century 'Golden Fleece' sock knitting machine. It's an English make but most, I understand, are American. It would appear to be complete but utterly baffling. Such web sites that exist about them give details of their history but not much information about how to use them.
I'd love to get it working and grind away the winter evenings turning out more socks than I could ever wear but I need to collect information about these machines to get some understanding about how to get started. If young girls in WWl managed to make comforts for the troops using these, then I ought to be able to manage it somehow...
Does anyone have any experience of these machines?
Here are the two purses I finished. Used Cascade and Noro Silk Garden and one with Plymouth Outback.
OK, got the tattoo last Wednesday. I love it. Still sore. Took 3 1/2 hours, but I love the results. Will post a pic once it heals. Got after my knitting on Sunday. Finished two purses. I've never poked a hole thru the purse after felting before. It was kinda scary! But I like the end result. Also finished my first double reverse cable scarf. Been workin on that thing for like a month! Decided I had too many projects 1/2 way done and needed to get the majority finished up.
Just finished an Elizabeth Zimmermann Baby Surprise Jacket from left over Briggs and Little wool. It was fun to do and is almost instant gratification. Still have to put buttons on it.
Well I just got back from SF Stompede dance convention with the ever wonderful Steve, aka Bug or "BUG-WUG" {dodgingwindshields.com) my friend who was one of the ASL interpreters. Did I hand off my Sockwars socks to my victim who lived there? Of course not! I brought them back up to Portland with me and just stuck them in the mail. When I got home, I found out that I had been "Killed" by my NY assasin, and that her socks looked NOTHING like mine. Of course, I have to look at the pattern and figure out if I did something wrong. Although the socks I received have some obvious "BURPS" in the pattern, I love them. Very cool. I knit some obnoxiously colorful socks using the same pattern but taller and in a K3 P3 rib. Got one full sock done on the trip down and back (1 1/2hrs each way=3 hours total) much to the amazement of the flight crew and fellow passengers... I used to HATE FLYING, and now it is, OH BOY! Guilt free knitting time! "Look at me... I am so much more productive than you...playing solitaire on your laptop!"
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okay - I've been having problems with purl 3 together - small needles, fuzzy teensy yarn.
on the other hand I can slip 2 stitches purlwise (with yarn in front) purl one and pass slipped stitches over with barely a thought. As far as I can see they look identical when finished.
I haven't done any illusion knitting yet, and recently I've been itching to put a certain video game character around me neck, so I thought I would combine the two and make a scarf. My question is this: do I need to stretch the image I'll be working on one way or another so it looks right after being converted into shadow knitting?
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Here is my latest project and also my last for winter 2006. It has been 37 deg C (close enough to 100 deg F) for the last two days in this part of OZ so knitting will now take a back seat while I get on with some sewing along with more house renovations.
Has anyone used Anna Zilboorg's "Magnificent Mittens"? There is a step in her process which is thoroughly trouncing me. It is the method of increases used in shaping the fingertip, namely, "pick up and knit x stitches". It's not a technique limited to her designs, I'm sure, so if anyone has any ideas... help. I'm stuck.


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The residents affected by the Funny River fire come in many shapes and sizes and a litter of wolf pups found Tuesday near the fire line were no different.
Huslia crew member Jefferson Sam said he and his crew knew about a wolf den of abandoned pups on the line and did what firefighter would do for someone in need.
Well they re helpless, you know, Sam said. We kind of knew the mother was around there.
One of the pups actually came out of the den, Sam said, and to him it looked like the pup, a female, was asking for help. We thought she was the smart one, Sam said.
The pups were treated by a field biologist and given sugar.
They would have died if we didn t pull them out, Sam said. For me, it was the right thing to do.
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Had a really nice day riding back north to Plettenberg the to Robbberg Nature Reserve it really is a nice place of the earth I must say volcanic rock coast line very much like the north coast of new south wales at home other than its brown . Plettenburg is amazingly like Nambucca heads but facing north a very nice town somewhere I could definatly recommend to go visit. If that was nice then the short ride of the Robenberg Nature Reserve is stunning, I only walked a k or two through the nature reserve and would of loved to have gone further but if your ever going there take supplies, the beaches down there are brilliant and would be awesome to spend the day, you could hang in rock pools, shallow beaches very very nice indeed.
From there headed down the dirt back roads to where I was told to go next Kroenscruik, ill check the spelling on that obviously wasn't in the spot where I was meant to be as I ended up in this little squat town with all the run down houses everywhere not the beautiful scenic spot I was supposed to be, school had just ended so there was lots of kids all over the place so stopped and had a chat with a few of them. as much as I could anyway.
Came to an intersection, I was wondering which one to take there was one way that looked like it took me right into the middle of the shanty town, the other was back past the school so I took the shanty town route all the kids were waving and smiling so felt ok Im pretty sure they don't get to many Bmw's out here. Headed back out of the town and back onto the dirt road south and eventually came out onto the highway again, then found the servo I was supposed to turn at and headed the 10 or so k's back inland to the coast to find another beautiful spot. Road all the way in past the car park, being on the bike certainly has its advantages, headed over a headland then another all the while heading back down the coast towards Knysna.
The track was getting a little tough but nothing I couldnt handle, I went down one section I became aware that I still had to get back up it and it was quite steep. Eventually made it though and jumped off got off and grabbed a few pictures of the coast then hopped back on and road back to the main car park. At one point on the ride back I actually had the front wheel go out from under the bike and was as close to being on its side as ive been, a close shave in the absolute middle of nowhere, in reality though nothing to serious. Stopped again and went for a walk down the trail another very scenic spot just brilliant love it around here it's very pretty.
The last spot I was told to go have a look at was Nuitzi so turned off the highway and headed the 5 or 6 k's down to the coast. The girls that were staying here had walked it yesterday and were whinging about how steep and how many steps there were so I wasn't looking forward to the walk to see the castle on the beach, when I got there I slipped the guy at the gate a few bucks and he let me ride my motorbike down to the beach so all I had to do is walk along a bit to go to look at the castle, to easy.
Had a walk around then headed back, the guy at the gate wanted a lift to the highway so he jumnped on the back of the bike and we took off. Dropped him off at the corner of the highway and near the squat camp and stopped and had a chat to a few young blokes on little step through scooters type bikes you know the ones, the bikes men like to ride when they want to feel the wind on their vagina, they were funny guys we had a good laugh. Later while relaxing back in Knysna proper later tonight there was a big protest going on up where I was talking to the boys we could see it from where we were in town all the cops and the buring of stuff going on, there's been protests about wanting more wages over here in the last few days apparently, I'm sure they are asking for a rise from a pittance to a little more than a pittance.
Got back to where im staying in Knysna and hung around for awhile, one of Kubis's mates was here with his son Shaun who was on a ninja 600, obviously he was interested in the journey being a motorcyclist, had a chat for awhile then Kubis, Shaun and his old man were heading for dinner down the marina and they asked if I wanted to join them.
I asked Kelly if she wanted to come down my shout so she left a note for Jacques to meet us down there and we all headed off for dinner and a few drinks. Kelly bumped into Jacques coming back from fishing so he just went and dropped his gear home up the road and came back and joined us. They seem like really nice people struggling away trying to find work in Knysna which isn't easy as its winter and not in the full on season for this place. Kellys got a few shifts in the Pub and Grub Hotel but its a bit of a shithole and she only gets irregular shifts. We all pigged out Kelly had a bottle of red and some other cocktail and me and Jaques had a few drinks too and then we all had a nice big meal and it only came to about 65 bucks with a 10 buck tip, got to love the price of stuff over here.
Left the restaraunt at 9:30 would of liked to stay and have a few but going for the ride tomorrow with Tiga who I met the other day, meeting up with hm in the morning so dont want to be hung over for that, Im actually sore as shit right now from my ride today so might have to bump a few painkillers into me tomorrow. We are going to head west into the hills somewhere, should be a fun ride where ever he takes us too, im looking forward to it, the mountain range to the west loooks awesome from here.
Got a txt message from Radka my Swiss Czech friend who lived with me in Australia a few years back tonight just to top off a great day, always love hearing from her over in Switzerland, its been 4 years since I saw here and its like just yesterday, im glad we are still in contact she helped me through alot after the accident when everyone was asleep she was there to txt and talk to on the other side of the world, i'll never forget the part she played in my recovery. Love you always Radka. Anyway over and out for another fantastic day.
The beach at the back of Plettenberg im sure theres good waves aroudn here though not long after this a guy was taken by a white pointer at the point mmmm munch munch
Robberg Nature Reserve it really is beautiful here.
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Mia Anderson of Québec has won the 2013 Montreal International Poetry prize of $20,000 for her poem "The Antenna." Final judge Don Paterson selected "The Antenna" from a final group of fifty-two poems, included in the Montreal Prize 2013 Global Poetry Anthology, from twelve countries chosen from just under 2,000 entries from seventy countries. Paterson said of the winning poem, "'The Antenna' is that rare thing – a conceit which has the good taste not to outstay its welcome, but which also makes us think again about its subject in an entirely new way."
Anderson, as well as being a gardener, Anglican priest, shepherd, actress, and a voice in CBC radio dramas, has published four books of poetry: Appetite, Château Puits '81, Practising Death, and most recently The Sunrise Liturgy. She said, of winning the prize, "What I'm proud of, actually, is Montreal, and Québec my adoptive home, for having created this prize. As to winning it, that was a total unhoped-for-unthought-of… it's uncanny, the pleasure it gives that the judge seems to have 'got' what I was trying to toss aloft. I'm immensely grateful."
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So, maybe the 2013 Major League Baseball season did open Easter night. Despite MLB's desire to get in an early prime-time start, for the true baseball aficionados, the season starts today, regardless of whether that's official.
Baseball was meant to start on a Monday, the one Monday of the year that fans find tolerable. It's a surer sign of spring that a Pennsylvania groundhog, a harbinger of the Masters, warmer weather, cookouts and trips to the beach and elsewhere. After a winter of staying inside, it's time to get out and enjoy that wonderful ol' sun.
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Baseball, in many ways, is a mystical sport, one that remembers and pays tribute to its history and the greats who have been on the field years and decades earlier. We know names like Ruth, Gehrig, Bench, Aaron, Mays, Mantle, Williams, Robinson, Yastrzemski, Maddux, Griffey, Ford, Koufax, Gibson and DiMaggio. Their feats still haunt the fields, stadiums and cities where they amazed adults and children alike with their skill, strength, determination and hustle.
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Help me land a job as a barista.
I am both severely over and terribly under qualified. [more inside]
Can I support myself working as a barista in NYC?
Can I support myself working as a barista in NYC? [more inside]
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Hi, all. This should be fairly short, so here goes: While suffering through the Influenza of 2013, I ended up watching a ton of episodes of Danger Man on DVD, only to become entranced with this particular object, which I've made a screenshot of. [more inside]
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i wanna be a barista, lalala.
I love coffee. I may apply for a part-time job at a cafe. Have you ever been a barista? Did you enjoy it? [more inside]
How much money does a Starbucks employee make?
How much money does a person working at Starbucks make per month, working in the Upper West Side of Manhattan if they are a barista and have been working for five years? What about as a shift manager (same time frame), or a store manager? [more inside]
How can I make my barista position more appealing on my resume?
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How are these so called 'baristas' ruining my coffee, and how do I make them stop?
How are these so called 'baristas' ruining my coffee, and how do I make them stop? Sometimes I get a flavourful coffee, full of body, other times the same drink will be tasteless and worse than a cheap instant yet I can see they have put the same amount of shots in. I'm talking about the same shop in some cases, it must be a training issue but what do they need to learn? For info I drink mainly Americanos but have experienced similar with lattes. More inside. [more inside]
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Conversation starters/small talk suggestions for a forest gnome turned big city Barista? [more inside]
Mad Coffee Skills?
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if you design it, they will come.
Fellow baristas! What would your ideal bar set-up look like? Opportunity has knocked. I may be in charge of designing the cafe of my dreams! I know what I like, but I need the opinions of you other java-slingers. [more inside]
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Rated 3 out of 5 by Patrick99 Thermostat broken I stay in this hotel often, and usually have wonderful experiences. I entered my room to find the room like a sauna. I attempted to turn down the heat but the termostat was broken. I wanted to quikly shower and get ready for a cocktail party, so I called to get my rooms switched. It took about 4 phone calls and 15 minutes for them to tell me there were no rooms they could move me to. I then had to wait another half an hour for the engineer to fix it, and THEN i could take my shower and get ready. I was late for the event, the main reason I stayed here to begin with. December 18, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Drake11 Convient Back Bay Hotel Nice hotel for the price. Tried room service on my last stay and was disappointed in the quality of the food and the price. December 16, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Roadwarrior24 Perfect Stay I booked the room on a very busy time, then when checking in the computers were down. I was able to get checked in and off to my meeting despite the craziness. I was very impressed with the service and pose the staff showed. December 11, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Doc66 Good experience overall Quiet, clean, crisp linens, comfortable bed, wonderful showers, convenient location. Staff very helpful in general although concierge staff (a woman) less than forthcoming with assistance - wanted to explain to me how to schedule Go Boston shuttle rather than doing it for me. Since Westin doesn't provide an airport shuttle it seems concierge could provide the assistance in scheduling. GoBoston staff at the time of my call were very inept. Missed business center and an updated TV with newer features but maybe hotel in the process of providing these, I hope. Another thing that became an issue was the lack of ambient humidity. My corneas and nose became so dry and I was continually having to use eye drops for moisture. I stayed a full week so this was no small problem and was in the hotel most of the time because I attended a meeting there. I would stay again for the convenience to the meeting but hope there have been upgrades when I return. December 11, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by AHT99 Hotel met my needs Room was clean, staff was helpful December 10, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Joey222 Great .. but.. I stay at the Westin every year and truly love the experience. From the time I'm greeted at the front desk until I depart I feel that there is a commitment to excellence. The hotel and room was immaculate. The only negative I would say is that they charge for Wi-Fi. It's 2012 and soon to be 2013… is it really necessary to charge for Wi-Fi? December 10, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by SandyH Great location and excellent service I stay at here at least once every three months when I go back to Boston to see my daughter who is in college there; the staff is always very pleasant and very helpful, the rooms excellent, the spa and other amenities: Turner's restaurant, room service, the fitness and pool area are all great; and the location is so convenient from the airport, getting around by T, or traveling by car. December 6, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Stephanie1003 Great hotel, great location, needs a hot tub We love the Westin and prefer it over all other hotels, due to its great bed and good sized rooms. Location of this hotel is great. So many restaurants and shops in walking distance, and many are accessible without even having to step outside. Only downside to this hotel was it doesn't have a hot tub. We were really looking forward to relaxing in a hot tub but found there isn't one at this hotel. December 5, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Traveler1001 Hotel was ok. In a good location. Rooms are comfortable. Had a bad experience my first night. Was placed on a floor with many young people who partied beginning at about 3 a.m. Doors slammed throughout the night on the floor. In the morning security was called. When I requested a room change I was told none of the young people in the group in question were on my floor. Several in the group got on the elevator with me. Regardless, a room change was arranged and I was upgraded. As I was staying only 2 nights, I had to pack and unpack on both days of my stay. Overall I was not happy with the hotel despite the upgrade. Would have appreciated a good night's sleep more. Also did not appreciate being questioned by the front desk personnel. Heating did not work well in the rooms. December 5, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Shar Almost had it all! Love the bathrobes, love the super plush comfy beds, staff are kind and helpful and very responsive. Was heartbroken to find that they'd taken out the whirlpool -- guessed it was because a handicap access chair was installed for the lap pool and there had to be maneuvering room for a wheelchair. Lovely fitness center. $21.50 is a bit pricey for breakfast though. December 3, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by KO25 Another great visit I am a repeat visitor to this hotel, and it is always fantastic. I did want to commend the staff on going the extra mile this time. December 3, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by KaiLu Nice hotel, nice location Services were very good. Internet connection very fast. Location was nice. Only disappointment was the free TV channels. December 2, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by BusyBeeVee Just a couple complaints but overall well worth it! This hotel is located near copley square and Boston public library, close to the copley t stop, indoor access to the malls and short walk to Newbury st. Taxis always available upfront so very accessible location wise. The rooms are modern and new. They recognize your Starwood status and treat you well for it. I got a free room upgrade twice, once when i paid for a king room and once when I got a room on my points. Ipad two issues during my stay. One, my junior suite bathroom had some red dirt in the tub, which the housekeeping staff said was cleaning liquid. But seeing red in the morning gave me a real scare. Two, the concierge wasn't prompt about sending someone for my luggage giving me a vague answer like will send him if I found him. Not sure how long to wait I took my luggage (with much difficulty) myself. November 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by StevenM27 Location Location Location Not only is the location perfect but this property is very well managed and maintained. The staff are trained to accommodate guests needs. Clearly, we plan to stay again at this hotel. November 28, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 Friendly and Comfy We enjoyed our stay at the Copley. The hotel is beautiful and very well maintained. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. The staff was always friendly and very helpful. Great location. Loved the hype bar 10 and the classy bar at Turners. Only drawback was the price. November 27, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by mich44 Great and comfortable stay I think Westin's have the nicest beds and pillows. I'm always inclined to buy the pillows and mattress every time I stay there. My only complaint about the hotel was the parking fee. I know parking in Boston can be steep, but guests should receive some type of discount for staying overnight. November 23, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lisa60 This hotel has a great view and great service I attended a conference at this hotel. I was pleased with the service and enjoyed the stay. The room was impeccable and the service was outstanding. I would recommend it to anyone. November 21, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by MO95 This is a great choice for a conference I stayed here for a conference Nov 15-18 and was impressed with the facility. The rooms were nice, the beds very comfortable, the conference rooms and lobby area very conducive for large numbers of people. November 21, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by WakebyFire The only hotel I will stay at in Boston There a lot a great choices in Boston, when it comes to hotels, but the Westin Copley Place is the only I will stay at. From the time I arrive until the time I leave, everything is perfect. The staff at the door are always so welcoming, John, Yves, Oral, Jean and everyone I encounter, they are the best!! Check in is always easy and Courtney was outstanding. The location of the hotel is perfect. Easy access to everything in Back Bay. If the weather is bad, you don't even have to go outside because it's connected to Copley Place and Prudential Center. Enough to keep you busy for a couple of days. Had breakfast in the hotel and chose the buffet. Great choices and very tasty, but a little pricey. Our server, Ezra, was very friendly and pleasure to meet. Look forward to my next stay. Finale note, I was upgraded to the most amazing suite, which was fantastic since I was staying with my two children (thanks!! to the Manager, but didn't get his/her name). November 21, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jeff64 Convenient Location Really love the proximity to Newbury St as well as Copley Plaza for shopping. Restaurant selection is very good as well. Always enjoy my stay here. Thanks November 19, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 Save up before you make a reservation! Hotel seemed nice but - wow - is it expensive! Hotel itself plus an astronomical parking charge. Then when I tried to leave and head to the airport early the next morning, the valet told me it was a TEN MINUTE wait to get my car back. Where on earth could they have parked it? I had a flight to check and that was unacceptable. I think I'll find a different hotel next time. November 18, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by acko best location It was perfect experience ,the conference services and food November 17, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Rob111222 Okay stay - a working shower would have been nice I stayed at the Westin Copley Hotel from November 9 to 13. I am a loyal patron of the Westin Hotel chain but my recent stay was not great. Upon learning that my shower was not working I contacted the hotel staff on numerous occasions to get it fixed - no one was ever sent up. Not having a shower for 5 days was not great and all I received at check-out was a 'my apologies sir'. November 16, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 views Great view of the city and the Charles River ** kids were looking for a sauna and/or hot tub it would be great if these features were added to your hotel. We did not eat at the hotel so I am unable to comment on the food but guest services were very helpful November 15, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Thinggaard75 Good location Well located hotel - very popular for conferences, so despite the size it often sells out or becomes unreasonably priced. November 13, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by pish Makes working in Boston pleasurable This was my first visit but I am looking forward to returning. The staff was delightful, food was tasty, and the bed cozy. Thanks for the excellent service and care. November 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by drbergs parking fees obscenely high even if the local area rates are comparable, parking should never exceed 10% of room charge. November 10, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Chistine All great, except dirty tub I was very happy with my stay. The staff, location and amenities were great. The only complaint I had was my tub was dirty. When I went to take my shower in the morning I noticed a black, scuzzy film all on the floor of the tub. I did not have time to call housekeeping so I tried to rinse it myself. I quickly found out that the problem was a slow drain. Because the water wouldn't drain quickly enough you could never get the grime to rinse away. I'm sure if I had time to wait for housekeeping the problem would have been fixed quickly. Unfortunate bump to an otherwise happy stay. November 7, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by SanDiegovisitor Dust on the candy and canned nuts This is a wonderful hotel, that I have a deep affection for. The staff are great and the location is very convenient for business and pleasure. My son and I came to Boston to visit schools and relatives. The first thing my son noticed while we unpacked was the thick layer of dust on the snacks and drinks on one of those electronic trays that charges your room for removing an item. I suspect that housekeeping does not dust these items as the room might be charged for a "purchased" item. November 6, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Blue25legend Very comfortable stay We extended our stay here by extra nights as a result of "Sandy" and the trains being cancelled. The staff were always extremely polite, helpful nd knowledgeable and covered access to Copley Place and the Prudential mall was certainly very handy during the storm and rrsukting windy and wet weather. The only downside was that the hotel charge of approx $12 for 24 hours wi-fi/internet use which is a bit naughty in this day and age - go into the mall and get online free just by being in the mall or near one of the shops. Otherswise a very enjoyable stay. November 3, 2012


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Making the Case: Kevin Faulconer
Father Joe Carroll: Top 10 reasons to support Kevin Faulconer for mayor
Tuesday's special election will decide who will be San Diego's next mayor after months of campaigning and debates. The U-T San Diego Editorial Board recently asked two prominent San Diegans to cite the top 10 reasons to vote for their favored candidate for mayor. They were asked to include at least one lighthearted or humorous reason. Writing on behalf of Kevin Faulconer is advocate for the homeless Father Joe Carroll, the founder of St. Vincent de Paul Village.
- At one time the city was on the verge of bankruptcy and Kevin joined Mayor Jerry Sanders to pass Proposition B to stop bleeding from the city coffers. He showed leadership, close collaboration and the courage to take on the issue of entitlements. This saved taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars that can now be used for much-needed services for the citizens of San Diego.
- The citizens of San Diego voted to put city contracts out for bid. Kevin Faulconer has championed this issue, trying to lead the council on following the desires of the people.
- In the recent resignation of former Mayor Bob Filner, instead of taking the usual partisan approach, Kevin worked in collaboration with the council president and city attorney to make it a quick and speedy transition for the city.
- When Kevin walked down the streets with me to greet our homeless neighbors, he would squat down and talk to them face to face. He wasn't afraid but was interested in their stories.
- He has a nice haircut.
- I have been working for our homeless neighbors for 30 years. Since that time I have had battles at City Hall on trying to expand services to our neighbors in need. These past eight years, Kevin Faulconer has quieted the debates so that now all sides work together to help solve the issue and help so many more neighbors in need.
- Recently Kevin and I were walking around downtown and he noticed that since I am in a scooter that the damages on the sidewalk were giving me trouble. He mentioned that sidewalks needed to be in the infrastructure project. This will enable the disabled to travel in our neighborhoods.
- As a member of the city council for the past seven years, Kevin Faulconer has gained valuable experience during difficult economic times for the city. This experience will help him move along and lead the city in future years. His learning curve will be very fast as mayor.
- I find Kevin has a minimum ego and is very easy to deal with. He listens to all, and then seeks collaboration and takes action for what he believes is best for the future of the city.
- The bottom line is that I am going with the man of experience. The momentum that the city of San Diego is going in after the disastrous effects of our last mayor could have set the city back years. Instead, we are moving along to a collaborative team and I want to continue making use of Kevin Faulconer's experience, excellence and leadership for our city.


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CRANBURY, N.J., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amicus Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FOLD) today announced that John F. Crowley, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a corporate update at the Lazard Capital Markets Fourth Annual Healthcare Conference in New York City on Tuesday, November 27th at 11:30 am ET at The New York Palace Hotel.
A live audio web cast of the presentation will be available to all interested parties through the Investors section of Amicus' website at http://www.amicustherapeutics.com. Please connect at least 15 minutes prior to the presentation to ensure adequate time for any software download that may be required to join the webcast.
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Amicus Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel, oral therapeutics known as pharmacological chaperones for the treatment of a range of human genetic diseases. Pharmacological chaperone technology involves the use of small molecules that selectively bind to and stabilize proteins in cells, leading to improved protein folding and trafficking, and increased activity. Amicus is initially targeting lysosomal storage disorders, which are severe, chronic genetic diseases with unmet medical needs. Amicus has two product candidates in Phase II clinical trials, Amigal(TM) for the treatment of Fabry disease and Plicera(TM) for the treatment of Gaucher disease. The Company announced positive data from Phase I clinical trials of AT2220 for the treatment of Pompe disease in October 2007.
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Is success being vilified in America? The successful seem to think so.
A new poll from American Express Publishing and Harrison Group finds that 1 percenters no longer like to be seen as such.
One-third of members of the group said they "like it when others recognize me as wealthy." Though that number (taken in the fourth quarter of 2013) may sound high, it's down from 40 percent a year earlier. And it's far below the 53 percent who agreed with the statement in 2010.
Fully 28 percent say they worry about "being scorned for being in the top part of the economy," versus 24 percent who were concerned about that in the first quarter of 2013.
The recent and sudden move toward stealth wealth could have an impact on the elite economy. Thirty-eight percent of respondents agree that they "feel guilty purchasing luxury goods and services"—double the percentage who said the same thing a year ago.
It's easy to make too much of these numbers.
As venture capitalist Tom Perkins has discovered, the idea that the wealthy are being persecuted is exaggerated—among the general population and the wealthy themselves.
As we see from recent millionaire-outlook studies and luxury sales, some may be sensitive to the political climate and talk of inequality. But others keep living and spending as they always have.
Robert Frank is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author and a leading authority on the American wealthy. He joined CNBC in May 2012 as a reporter and editor.Prior to CNBC, Frank worked at The Wall Street Journal for 18 years, serving as a foreign correspondent in London and Singapore, and later covering Wall Street and corporate scandals. For eight years, he was the paper's wealth reporter, covering the lives, culture and economy of the new rich.


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@casper_ said:
it may be an incredible overreaction but it is obviously seated in some genuine dissatisfaction on the customers part and that doesn't deserve to be belittled with "oh stupid internet" or whatever
Exactly right.
EA didn't win it twice by accident - that's what the story should be here, from gaming's perspective. No shit they aren't actually the worst company. Maybe the people voting aren't entirely earnest about EA being the worst, but just want to teach them a lesson anyway? It's an opportunity for people who are regularly treated with zero respect by EA to return the favour, that's all.
EA continue to learn fuck all from anything their customers are saying to them, but they sure are great at misdirection and at getting apologist gamers to fight their battles for them.


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For the past decade, front office and back office systems, such as CRM, payroll, and document management, have gradually moved to the cloud. That change has been relatively seamless. But now enterprises are contemplating and executing the migration of once immovable major systems that have been ensconced inside the walls of the corporation for decades. At the top of the list is Exchange Server, Microsoft's enterprise stalwart. With the introduction of Office 365 in 2011, Microsoft is encouraging businesses to shift core apps like Exchange, SharePoint and Lync, to the cloud. It's an attractive prospect for most organizations: offload the maintenance and security to Microsoft yet keep the same basic look, feel and experience for employees. Office 365 is a fine offering for small to mid-size businesses, but larger enterprises looking to make the move to the cloud should consider new options for Exchange in the cloud, such as the one now offered by SilverSky in partnership with IBM. Download this paper to learn your options and get recommendations from leaders in secure cloud services.
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SIZE: One Size Finished Length 6 in. (15 cm)
Finished Circumference (at wrist) 6 in. (15 cm), will stretch to fit a range of sizes.
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22 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row). When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size
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w&t (wrap and turn) Bring yarn between needles to front, slip next st as if to purl, bring yarn back between needles to back (one st wrapped). Slip st back to left needle and turn work. On following row, when working wrapped st, pick up wrap and place on left needle, work wrap together with wrapped st.
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Row 6: K across, place marker in last st of this row.
Work in Garter st until piece measures about 2 1/4 in. (5.5 cm) from beg; end at marked edge.
Work Short Rows 1-6 once more.
Continue in Garter st until piece measures about 6 in. (15 cm) from beg. Bind off.
Beg at marked edge, seam cast on and bound off edges together for 1 in. (2.5 cm). Leave a 2 in. (5 cm) opening for thumb, then seam remaining length of edges together. Rep for second warmer.
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Oi! Dec 1, 2013
Grrrrr, flu
You've had that flu a while now Lawrence ;)
I better up date it... What is my status as of right now? My shoulder aches, :p
Hi ya! :) All stuffed up today. I knew by how tired I was yesterday that I was coming down with a cold. Another day I won't accomplish much.
oh wow, sorry to hear that. I hope you get better quickly.
Please Lawrence, i posted this http://xenforo.com/community/threads/login-problems-with-login-with-facebook.6965/ and no responses about. Can someone from Xenforo help me please?. Thank you
Hi Lawrence,
How is everything?
I'm doing good, thanks, :)
Exists vbulletin import script?
for 3.7/3.8 yes.
You can find a modified version in the resource section that can import 4.x: http://xenforo.com/community/threads/vbulletin-4-import-adapted-for-attachments.5726/
Can't wait for the banner rotator :) thumbs up!!
Can you please finish this sir?
thank you, for your work here! you make a good job!
The more I use this the more I love it and the clunkier vB becomes. Amazing.
Yes it is pretty amazing isn't it? :)
Sorry to bug you, since you're obviously busy, haha, but what information will I need to have on hand from the Zend server when I buy my license (if you know, that is)? Is there any setup I can do now while I'm waiting to get ready?
Thanks, and great job moderating. :D
Feel free to delete the inappropriate thread, Lawrence.
Just wanted to say thanks for the tip about the free server install--just got it on my computer! :D
Now I just need to figure out how to get it ready for XF...
party pooper!
In some way, you remind me of Charlie Chaplin, and yes, that's a compliment :)
lol, I never heard that one before. But I have had a lot of strangers come up to me and say that I look familiar to them. Maybe that is why? :p
Nah, I don't know why, just came into my mind :)
I demand that you log out for 30 seconds whilst I check if the Staff Online block disappears when there's no staff online :P
Oh :o what d'you know, it does disappear.
It all depends on what your definition of is, is.
Wow, that's a deep thought. I wish I could go that deep :)
Congrats mate! :)
Thnx for this http://xenforo.com/community/threads/xenforo-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B4-testing-big-macedonian-post.2112/#post-30543 :)
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