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DUBLIN Shares in Ireland's banks hit record lows and national borrowing costs reached new euro-era highs Monday as the government presented its latest plans for financial survival to the European Union's economic commissioner, who has the power to order changes.
Investors are shunning Ireland's government and bank debt in expectation that the country will eventually require a bailout by the EU and International Monetary Fund, as happened to Greece in May.
"It is increasingly looking like the European Financial Stability Facility is the most likely scenario," said Brian Devine, chief economist at NCB Stockbrokers in Dublin, after another day when buyers boycotted Irish treasuries. He said Dublin's primary dealers in bonds don't believe they "can drum up sufficient demand for Irish bonds at feasible rates."
The interest rates charged on the treasuries of Ireland, as well as fellow indebted euro-zone members Portugal and Spain, have been rising ever since German Chancellor Angela Merkel last month said she expected any future EU bailouts to come with new rules requiring bondholders to absorb some losses.
But Ireland is experiencing by far the greatest skepticism from would-be lenders, who look with horror at Ireland's projected deficit of 32 percent of GDP, a modern European record.
While Ireland says it has sufficient cash until mid-2011 and plans to resume bond auctions in January, its bank stocks and bonds have been dropping since Finance Minister Brian Lenihan last week announced plans to slash euro6 billion ($8.35 billion) from its 2011 deficit, double his previous target. Lenihan said he wants to cut the 2011 deficit to 9.5 percent and reach the EU's limit of 3 percent by 2014.
Olli Rehn, European commissioner for economic and financial affairs, said after a two-hour meeting Monday night with Lenihan that he could fully endorse Ireland's deficit-cutting plans. He emphasized, with Lenihan sitting beside him, that Ireland has made no requests for outside aid.
Rehn appealed to opposition lawmakers to support the government's budget when it is unveiled Dec. 7. It faces a difficult passage, with opposition leaders vowing to vote against any budget in hopes of forcing an early election.
"It would be a great benefit for Ireland if a broad political support for the financial consolidation measures and structural reforms could emerge and be developed," Rehn said.
Rehn, who helped guide his native Finland out of its own early 1990s financial crisis, has the power to require revisions to Lenihan's plans. He plans to meet Tuesday with leaders of opposition parties, business groups and labor unions.
Analysts say Lenihan may end up with no choice but to seek loans from the European fund if markets keep selling off Irish bonds, driving their yields to euro-era records.
The yield, or interest rate, on Ireland's 10-year treasuries rose to another record Monday of 7.87 percent, breaking the previous record of 7.82 percent set last week. The spread versus equivalent German bonds also reached an unprecedented 5.6 percent. In the 16-nation euro zone, only Greece's bonds command a higher premium of 11.3 percent.


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Norwegian energy giant StatoilHydro said on Tuesday that the world's first floating full-scale offshore wind turbine has been inaugurated in the North Sea off the coast of Norway, AFP reported.
The company said the Hywind turbine measures 213 feet tall and weighs 5,300 tons and lies some seven miles off the island of Karmoey near the Scandinavian country's southwestern coastline.
The turbine sits on a floating stand that is anchored to the seabed by three cables, while water and rocks are placed inside the stand to provide ballast.
Hywind will undergo two more years of tests before StatoilHydro sets up any more floating turbines internationally.
So far, Japan, South Korea, California, the east coast of the United States and Spain may be potential markets for StatoilHydro's technology.
Because Hywind is buoyant, it can be placed much further away from the shore than static wind turbines already in operation.
The floating turbine has great advantages. It is not so easily seen from the coast, it can be placed in areas not used by others," said StatoilHydro's Anne Stroemmen Lycke.
She believes such wind turbines could be used in countries where coastal waters are very deep or where there is little space left for land-based turbines.
Around $66 million has been invested in the 2.3-megawatt floating turbine, making it a far more expensive option than its fixed counterpart.
Stroemmen Lycke said their goal was to bring the price down to the level of fixed wind turbines that are currently installed in waters around 200 feet deep.
The Norwegian energy giant had assistance from France's Technip and Germany's Siemens on the Hywind project.
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Sometimes I cry from my soul..............as if in mourning for the loss of so much. I have faced so much adversity that those that know me are shocked that Im still around. I have a past..................I made mady mistakes and I take responsibility for them. When those moments come when the world seems so cold...........I let the tears fall silently down my face. There warmth brings me a strange comfort...........I concentrate on each slow tear and in my minds eye follow the pattern it runs down the cheek and down my neck...................tears help heal the soul.my granny always said.............I pray for that day to come.
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What's wrong with China becoming Afghanistan's main patron?
- By Steve LeVine<p> Steve LeVine is a contributing editor at Foreign Policy, a Schwartz Fellow at the New America Foundation, and author of The Oil and the Glory. </p>
We are hearing that Pakistan has urged Afghan President Hamid Karzai to turn away from the United States, and embrace China as his country's chief big-power patron. Is that a wacky idea? The answer is no. As we've observed with the flow of oil and natural gas from Central Asia, an active Big China serves U.S. and western interests when it comes to this particular region.
Let's start with the Wall Street Journal report. Eleven days ago, according to WSJ's Matthew Rosenberg, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani collared Karzai in Kabul, and suggested that the United States is an unreliable partner. Afghanistan would be better served, Gilani said, by throwing his lot in with Pakistan and its own "all-weather" friend, China.
Rosenberg reckons he was leaked the details of the meeting as part of an internal Afghan government political struggle (i.e., the debate over who will be its latest Great Game favorite). U.S. officials with whom he spoke think similarly, and dismiss the talk of a leading Chinese role as "fanciful at best."
If the U.S. officials mean fanciful because Beijing is unlikely to willingly be sucked into Afghanistan, they may be right. But Washington ought to encourage China to think about it. In terms of U.S. and western interests, there is much to gain, and no downside, to a paramount Chinese role there. Read on to the jump for why.
In Central Asia, the main U.S. economic interest the last two decades has been fortifying these new former Soviet nations, and weakening Russia's grip, by helping to build an oil-and-natural-gas export superstructure from Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. The result would be financial independence. The chosen plan failed — neither Kazakhstan nor Turkmenistan would risk provoking Russia by embracing the U.S. pipeline route west across the Caspian Sea and on to Europe. But the overarching strategy succeeded because Beijing built a 400,000-barrel-a-day oil pipeline connecting Kazakhstan and China, along with a 40-billion-cubic-meter-a-year natural gas line from Turkmenistan. Central Asia obtained an alternative route for its hydrocarbons, thus undermining Transneft and Gazprom. Washington hasn't, but it could declare victory.
In Afghanistan, China has been similarly proactive. As soon as Buddhist archaeology (pictured above) can be put away and protected, the China Metallurgical Group plans to begin mining for copper in Logar province, south of Kabul.
But so far, Beijing appears not to have been invited to help figure out a resolution to the labyrinthine challenge of achieving Afghan and Pakistani stability. The reason is manifest — in Washington and elsewhere in the West, almost any Chinese commercial, political or military activity of any type is regarded as necessarily detractive.
For instance, the Pentagon — egged on by Washington analysts Fred Starr and Andrew Kuchins — has become as eager as romantic teen-agers about the idea of erecting a gargantuan network of roads, energy pipelines and electric grids connecting Afghanistan with the rest of the world. At O&G, we have regarded this idea as wacky, solely because of its impracticality. But if China were drawn in as a full partner, such a network would at once gain cachet. Why? Because China has a record of actually building what it says it's going to build, and not waiting for bankers to see a dime to be earned on the interest, or necessarily for a civil war to wind down. Yet, we have heard of no invitations going to Beijing.
Pakistan's notion of a favorable outcome would be an Afghanistan open to the return of the Taliban. That should not miff the United States, which did not attack Afghanistan to dethrone the Taliban, but al Qaeda.
As for China, the only matter about which it's more obsessive than its political agnosticism in search of resource riches is its obsessive suppression of anything Uighur, the Turkic Muslim people native to Xinjiang Province. Beijing is absolutely certain that Uighurs are intent on destroying Han Chinese dominance in Xinjiang (they are probably right), and have pursued exile Uighurs throughout Central Asia, and into Afghanistan and Pakistan. China has made it a quid pro quo with these neighbors — suppress local Uighurs, and obtain Chinese goodies. Therefore, a strong China would probably not encourage the revival of dangerous local militancy in Afghanistan. That is the paramount American goal — ensuring that a new big terrorist threat doesn't emerge there.
The question of Chinese influence isn't wacky, but it is notional — the Chinese simply are unlikely to follow the United States into the Afghan mire.
Update: Myra MacDonald at Reuters tweets to remind me that in November, President Barack Obama urged the Chinese to get involved in solving the Afghan and Pakistan mess. What he did not suggest, and is the distinction, is China taking the lead.
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"There are no books about how to build a Formula One team," Windsor said. "In the past, it's either been find an incredibly rich trillionaire or be invited by a large company to set up their Formula One operation."
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|This study investigates how systems of pottery production change in relation to increasing cultural complexity. A revised version of the important model outlined by Rice (1981) is presented and tested with ceramic data from the Longshan Period of northern China-. At the end of the period, at least one state evolved in the Huanghe (Yellow River) valley region. The model describes social factors that may cause ceramic change in chiefdoms. It describes three alternative strategies of producers: diversification, simplification, and conservatism. Consumer demand for labor-intensive vessels used in displays of status may also cause changes in production. After Rice (1981), the model predicts that variety of ceramic categories should increase and that vessels should become increasingly standardized. Further, there should be a change in mode of production as sociopolitical complexity increases. The model is tested with ceramic data from three sites in Henan (Hougang, Baiying, Meishan) and one in Shandong (Lujiakou). During a period of six months in 1987, I examined reconstructed vessels from these sites in museums and archaeological work stations located in Henan and Shandong provinces. The following analyses are described: analysis of shape classes defined in site reports (Chapter 4), diversity of shape classes, dimensional standardization, within-class standardization, and assessment of labor-intensive vessels per phase (Chapter 5). In addition, evidence for pottery production at sites and techniques of pottery production are discussed (Chapter 6). Two chapters examine published data on differentiation with respect to nonceramic goods at sites as well. Since sample size is small for each analysis, the conclusions made here should be regarded as hypotheses that can guide future research. In brief, the model is partially supported. A pattern of diversification results in some phases and regions. However, there is no indication of increasing standardization or change in mode of production. Ceramic production in west-central Henan as exemplified by the site of Meishan may have been impacted by a developing bronze industry.
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Fox Sports gets US Open in 12-year deal
PITTSFORD, N.Y. Fox Sports is in as the next broadcast partner for the U.S. Open starting in 2015. Johnny Miller appears to be out.
In a surprising announcement Wednesday night, the U.S. Golf Association said it has signed a 12-year multimedia deal with Fox network and Fox Sports 1 to be the domestic broadcast partner for the U.S. Open and other USGA championships.
Though financial terms weren't disclosed, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said the Fox bid was in the neighborhood of $100 million a year, more than double the previous contract. The person wasn't authorized to release details and spoke on condition of anonymity.
NBC Sports had been televising the U.S. Open since 1995 at Shinnecock Hills, with Miller as its shoot-from-the-hip analyst who became as much of the show as the golf itself.
"It was a big bummer," Miller told The Associated Press from his home in Utah. "For some reason, I told Dan Hicks at the U.S. Open this year, `I don't think we're going to keep the U.S. Open.' I just had a hunch it would be ESPN or Fox that stepped in and made a high bid. I know we tried.
"I feel bad for the USGA in a way that money was more important than basically a good golf crew."
The deal runs through 2026. The first U.S. Open for Fox will be from Chambers Bay outside Seattle.
NBC's last U.S. Open will be next year at Pinehurst No. 2 - the U.S. Women's Open will be played on the same course the following week.
"This is an exciting and remarkable day for the USGA, as our partnership with the Fox Sports is a game-changer for our organization and for the game of golf," USGA President Glen Nager said. "The game is evolving and requires bold and unique approaches on many levels, and Fox shares our vision to seek fresh thinking and innovative ideas to deliver championship golf. This partnership will help us to better lead and serve the game in new and exciting ways."
Along with NBC Sports televising the final two rounds - and two-hour segments on Thursday and Friday - ESPN showed the two opening rounds. NBC is owned by Comcast, which also owns Golf Channel.
"The combination of NBC and Golf Channel will continue to be the dominant voice in golf coverage going forward. We've enjoyed our 19-year relationship with the USGA, and will continue to serve the golf fan every day," NBC Sports Group said in a statement.
ESPN also released a statement, saying: "We've had a rewarding relationship with the USGA. We look forward to televising the U.S. Open and other USGA championships in 2014 and wish them the best in the future."
USGA spokesman Joe Goode said in an email that signing with Fox was not a reflection on NBC or "simply the financials."
"Rather the decision is consistent with our strategy for delivering golf in new and innovative ways, which can be achieved with a partner that has a completely fresh perspective on the game," he said.


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Breakdown Beatdown: Bugatti Boyz (Diddy x Rick Ross) "Another One" (Listen, Download & Beatdown)Posted by Nathan S. on 10/04/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Rick Ross, Diddy, Breakdown Beatdown, Bugatti Boyz
Notes: You can listen to the track at the bottom of the page, and because I'd like to maintain at least some small measure of my sanity, I'm only breaking down Diddy's verses. Breakdown/beatdown is below.
"You nigga's paranoid, I party gettin' money / I know I'm the shit, my janitor be gettin' money."
So what you're telling me is that your janitor isn't a slave and you actually pay him or her in accordance with U.S labor law. I'm not impressed, especially considering there's a 99% chance Bad Boys' janitors are all undocumented immigrants making below minimum wage. Also, way to rhyme "money" with "money". Slow down Shakespeare, you've already confused Waka Flocka.
"I got a skyscraper, it's a hell of a view / got me closer to God, angel wings on my coupe."
If by "got a skyscraper" you mean your offices are in a building that also houses an after school program and whatever the hell these people do than yes, you got a skyscraper.
"Pray for me I grind every day for it / if you see me ridin in it that means I paid for it."
"Dear God, please help the survivors of that terrible landslide in Mexico, and please give my daddy a job, he's trying so hard to feed our family. Oh, and also please make Diddy even more obscenely wealthy. Thank you Lord. Amen."
"Fuck the Forbes list it's time to tell the truth, I ate more / got a billion baby, time to get me eight more."
Hold on....I just got this memo from Forbes:
"Dear Mr. Diddy, as I'm sure you're aware, Forbes is the most respected source in the world when it comes to assessing financial assets, so when we wrote that you couldn't even buy Jay-Z lunch, we meant it. You're worth $36 million. Deal with it.
Fuck you too,
Steve Forbes, editor and publisher of Forbes Magazine."
"I got money baby, I could order eight more...Twelve bedrooms, time to get me eight more / stack all the cases of Ciroc on the eighth floor."
Oh, and can I also get eight more burritos, I'm crazy hungry. With the mild salsa, I can't stand that hot shit. And eight more copies of "The Hangover", I could watch that movie all day. And fuck it, throw in eight dwarves. Don't ask me why, just do it.
"These hates spec-a-late, they always watchin mine / they know what time it is /
God I hate it when haters spec-a-late. When they speculate, that's cool, but spec-a-latin? Fuck that.
"Like my watch line / my clothes line / the cologne bitch / I know you smell this money sittin on this throne bitch / I'm strong bitch / I own shit / gave myself a ten digit bonus."
Quick recap of Diddy's rhyme scheme there: Line, line, bitch, bitch, bitch, shit, bonus. There ya go, now those are some rhymes Waka can understand.
"I'm the money man, never finance / come get your money baby, with ya fine ass / if your nigga broke, time to get another one / if your bitch is trippin, time to get another one."
Nothing like some relationship advice from a man who's never been married, but is the biological father of five children and the informal stepfather of another child.
"I'm Puff Daddy, there will never be another one / Bugatti Boyz forever....one."
Now we're back to Puff Daddy? Seriously, I don't think people truly realize how terrible Sean Combs is at naming things. Not only do we have Puff Daddy/Puffy/P. Diddy/Diddy, but the man's named such legendary groups as Da Band, Danity Kane and Day 26. How his kids escaped with reasonably decent names is beyond me.
And there we have it, the inaugural edition of "Breakdown Beatdown". Love? Hate? Indifference? Let me know in the comments below.
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In animal shelters, senior dogs are often passed up for adoption in favor of younger, sprightlier dogs. However, if you've ever spent time around an amiable senior dog, then you know that this is not only a shame for the older dogs, but a major loss for any humans who can't see past the elder canines' age!
Senior dogs can be wise, mellow, and deeply loving, especially once their new human companion earns their trust. Even if they've had difficult lives of abandonment and abuse, they can still love—reservedly, but wholeheartedly. Could you take a chance on an old dog?
Here are ten sweet senior dogs who are looking for homes, from shelters all over the U.S.
(Don't forget: if you're looking for a new animal companion, you can use Care2′s Adoptable Pets page to find your perfect match!)
1. Huck
Senior male (Labrador Retriever/Shepherd Mix). Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary, Lake Odessa, MI.
Huck was rescued from New Orleans right after Hurricane Katrina; unfortunately, the shelter was never able to locate his original family, so he now needs a second chance at a forever home.
The shelter adds, "He has a fairly laidback energy level, yet has his excitable spurts & can be quite the social guy with people he knows. Huck loves being at his people's side, getting all the attention & petting he can get."


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Discovery was about 600 feet from the International Space Station (ISS) when Station Commander Sergei Krikalev and Station NASA Science Officer and Flight Enginner John Phillips took photos for about a minute and a half as Discovery Commander Eileen Collins guided the spacecraft through the flip. Krikalvev used an 800 mm lens. The photos will be analyzed by engineers on the ground as additional data to evaluate the condition of Discovery's heat shield.
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Alex Wiley ft. Chance The Rapper & GLC - Spaceship II
Artist: Alex Wiley
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Upon hearing Chance The Rapper's Good Ass Intro, off his newly-released Acid Rap project, I immediately got that "oh sh*t" feeling that first came over me after first listening to Kanye way back in 2002. One reason for the nostalgia is that it actually sampled West, but the larger reason is because Chance's music contains that soulful Chicago sound I fell in love with as a 14-year-old. Well, if you shared that same feeling with me last month, then you'll share it again today as you press play on on Alex Wiley's Spaceship II, a pseudo-sequel to Kanye's Spaceship from his debut classic College Dropout. Produced by Wes Freeman, Spaceship II features a soul sample and blaring horns where Wiley and the aforementioned Chance take turns dropping verses, and to complete the circle Kanye's (former) right-hand man GLC provides some of his signature and insightful Isms. It's looking more and more like the latest generation of Chicago emcees are poised to truly make their mark. If you like what you heard on Spaceships II, be sure to check out Wiley's debut mixtape, Club Wiley, out now thanks to Closed Sessions.
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I notice it dosn't escape single quotes, which is a limitation if your using single quotes in your html e.g.
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