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From Texas, I mostly cover the energy industry and the tycoons who control it. I joined Forbes in 1999 and moved from New York to Houston in 2004. The subjects of my Forbes cover stories have included T. Boone Pickens, Harold Hamm, Aubrey McClendon, Michael Dell, Ross Perot, Exxon, Chevron, Saudi Aramco and more. Follow me on twitter @chrishelman.Contact Christopher Helman
How do you clean up 'prehistoric' ground water. Once contaminated it is contaminated forever. Simply a justification for more environmental plunder. If anyone thinks this will be 'cleaned' up they are deluding themselves. Bit like the tar sands in Canada. The polluted landscape will remain that way forever.
Interesting article – its good to see academic research instead of the "Press Hype".
I suspect an ACTUAL. "all in" cost analysis (versus public disclosure numbers) of not only an individual well drilling & completion cost but, also the lease acquisition, offsets drilled AND the infrastructure cost to handle wastes & petroleum product from these "field" wells would substantially increase the "finding cost" of these "horizontal MCFs". Hence, the slow down in horizontal gas drilling & redeployment to oil prospects?
Only economists (which appear to include all the authors) could put a dollar value on the destruction of an irreplaceable resource, deep ground water, and every other calamity resulting from this activity. There can be no dollar value assignable to the cleanup of this water, because it cannot be cleaned up. Perhaps they no longer teach this in high school chemistry class, but I once learned H2O is the universal solvent.
at $5/mcf you will get no shale gas going forward. the cost of production ranges from $7/mcf to $12/mcf depending on the field and whether or not the wells are in or out of the core area. continued exploration in shale is not feasible at $5/mcf. the savings you cite from the collapse of gas prices came however at the expense of producers, investors and taxpayers. there actually was no savings net to society as a whole. shale gas producers sold $10 gas for $3-4 a loss exceeding the savings you calculate. 80% of shale wells lack sufficent reserves to payout at rates below $7, most wells outside the haynesville shale are less than 2bn. eur(estimated ultimate recovery) and decline at a rate of 60 to 70 % /year. such well like the barnett shale require 11$ gas to payout not,i repeat not counting the time value of money. shale gas is a bubble , it has suckered a lot of money in but can't sustain itself . the dyanamics of the bubble are interesting but visible. gas prices were anticipated to be $10/mcf or more forever,each producer thought they were the only ones, and no dry holes were possible. classic bubble,sound like sub-prime? sub-prime was driven by the bankers ignoring risk as they had passed risk on to investors who would be affected n not them, so the laid their ears back and boogied on oblivious to defaults and other forms of risk ( including those associated with ownership claims) is the idea of no dryhole risk the functional equivalent? while there might be no risk of dry holes, every opereator knows or should know that a dryhole is not the worst outcome when one drills a well. the worst outcome is a well that fails to return enough earnings to pay it's completion cost,thus you lose your drilling money plus a portion of your completion cost. if you'd backed away and plugged the well and not attempted to complete it would have been cheaper. shale wells have two unforunate chacteristics, one is you must complete one before you know if you would want to and whlie there is gas is there enough to pay out ? remember shale means very little pore space to contain gas. fracking doesn't put more gas in the shale it only allows faster production of whats there plus it increases the draining radius of the well thus allow the well to produce, but it means also that the gas is not concentrated but defuse so reserves are poor as compared to better conventional wells. 30 years ago i had an interest in a tight sand well in south texas that ip'ed at 15000/mcf/d and produced 5.5 billion cubic feet of gas the first year of production. this is almost 3 times the eur of barnett wells. in their lives they will not produce 1/3rd as much gas as that well produced,btw that well is still producing 6000/mcf/d. no dry hole risk doesn't mean no risk quit the contrary it means geologist can't identify the core untill after the fact thus drilling a great number of losers, if you ever find the core. so in fact shale is not a panecea but actually a trap that has cost us dearly. the lack of coordination as to developement is another concern. if prices do return to $10-12/mcf what keeps everyone from jumping at once to produce and run prices back to $2 and financial collapse? in the 30′s the state of texas delegated authority to the railroad commission to regulate production and place a floor under prices that ,given the current political attitudes within the republican party in general and the eastern liberal part of the democratic party. shale gas may never be viable.
Christopher – have you actually seen the documentary 'Gasland'?
Unbiased research? A group of Yale economics graduates, many of them energy industry executives…. conflict of interest anyone?
Earthquakes, fugitive emissions, health/animal sickness, destroying agricultural land, destroying landscapes plus the emmissions from all the 1000′s truck trips it takes to 'frack'.
How about some balanced journalism please, and maybe asking people and communities who are living with this and ask them if the costs are worth the gains.


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Social networking has tipped the scales on branding and customer relations indefinitely. Where once corporations bullied their way into our lives with billboards and flashy commercials, today's best brands are knocking politely and waiting for the social invitation to become a brand involved your daily life. At the same time, these same big businesses are being forced to add new company policies on interaction with customers on these new social platforms. The question is, what department will they be hiring to handle social media?
We talk all the time about how customer centric social media marketing is an essential for businesses of every size, but should social media really be a job delegated to the marketing department? Are you making sure customer service or the customer experience is the center of your social media plan? Or are you just watching conversions? And is this the fine line between marketing, sales and customer service?
Marketers know marketing. Historically a marketer's job has been to attract the average Joe to products, services and other opportunities that will help the profit margins grow. Marketers, including Internet marketers, are masterminds at devising winning strategies and measuring the results of campaigns. They gather data and plan out ideas for more ways of enticing new and returning customers back to the conversion pool. While there is a place for social media marketing in ads and contests run on these platforms, should your marketing department be handling the day to day interactions and engaging customer centric ways of your social networking?
Now, consider the job of your average customer service representative. When you call customer service, it is to get or give feedback and to have a problem resolved in the best possible way. Most customer service representatives have been fully trained in dealing with customers and how to deliver on a company's promises to its consumers. Customer service reps are pros at matching products and services to a client's needs and most importantly, customer care representatives have one goal and that is to make the customer happy and satisfied with their experience with your brand. When it comes to interacting on social networks, customer service representatives may be the best fit for the job.
Finally there is the sales team. This team is like a morph between the marketer and the customer service representative. They know how to connect people to products and to promote products effectively and at the same time, most sales persons are driven by numbers and making a sale. Note, I did not say ALL sales persons are driven by sales, but traditionally, sales are tied to commissions, while customer service is paid hourly and marketers earn a salary. The typical sales person knows how to interact with people of all shapes and sizes and is well versed in positively promoting a particular brand. Could it be that social sales team is what your business needs?
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The palace may not be pleased with Prince Harry's recent Las Vegas antics, but images of the nearly naked Royal have earned the Prince a few new fans – "Bachelorette" stars Isla Fisher, Kirsten Dunst and Rebel Wilson.
Access Hollywood caught up with the stars at the premiere of their new comedy in Los Angeles on Thursday to find out if they think the Prince would make a good bachelorette party guest.
"If his butterfly breaststroke hybrid was anything to go by, then yes," Isla told Access, referencing the Prince's Sin City weekend pool race with Olympian Ryan Lochte. "I think it's a pretty funny bit of footage.
"I mean, I wouldn't want to be in the palace right now," she added with a laugh. "I'm sure the Queen's not exactly jumping for joy."
"Bridesmaids" alum Rebel Wilson admitted she too would enjoy a little Royal blood at her festivities.
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NEIGHBOURS of pensioner William Hackett, whose front garden resembles the wilds of deepest Borneo, have gently hit back at his claims of tree-haters and fly-tipping.
The Herald revealed yesterday how 74-year-old William feared his front garden in Billacombe Road, Plymstock, was becoming the target of unwanted tyre-donations and that he was being hounded by the "corporation" [Plymouth City Council] over the leaves from his trees.
However, neighbours have suggested William's tales are as tall as his trees, particularly his "Tree of Heaven" – Alianthus altissima – which is a native of China and grows in excess of 80ft.
On one side, 30-year-old father Chris Curtis admitted he had contacted the council, but only after an entire branch had landed on his van, not mere leaves.
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He said: "Leaves are natural and I have no problems with that. But this was a branch and I have children and it could have hit them.
"The branches don't look stable and I have offered to help cut them down for him."
Currently nursing broken bones in his hand Chris admitted he would have to hold off the help, but noted how William often took him up on his offer.
He said: "Every summer I go and chainsaw his back garden and take away all the wood in my van. I load up my vehicle and take it all away.
"I've offered to trim his trees, but I can't really do it at the moment with these broken bones. But it's always the same – if you want the tree trimmed back, we have to give our time and effort."
As for the mysteriously dumped tyres, which William said just turned up in his garden, Chris said: "William takes his car to have the tyres changed, but won't pay the fee to recycle them. So he brings them back with him, puts them in the garden and forgets he left them there. They're his tyres."
On the other side is Dave and Eleanor Ewart. The couple have lived next to William for a dozen years and have become exasperated at their neighbour's garden antics.
Dave, 61, said: "We trim the overhanging branches back, but hand them back to him, as the law states. We can't keep taking them away for him all the time.
"We had a really bad storm with high winds and we watched as huge branches came over and snapped. If someone had been under it, or a car – well, it would have been dangerous.
"He's got all manner of things in his garden – the heads of dolls, rubber snakes."
Eleanor, 59, adds: "He's a dear chap and he always asks after us. He loves his animals, his cats and dogs. But he's a hoarder and he's very stubborn. He won't get rid of anything."
Dave said he had repeatedly offered to cut down the trees and take the wood away, but understandably feels it should not be at the expense of the neighbours.
He sighed: "We've had this for 12 years. We sweep and shovel up the leaves and branches. We hardly have any light when the sun's up. I've told him recently, the trees have got to come down. They've got to."


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SACKVILLE, N.B. – A week jam-packed with all kinds of activities, sports, instruction and lots of fun came to a close on Sunday when participants of the annual Royal Canadian Legion Youth Leadership Camp were handed their 'graduation' certificates.
For the past 55 years the Legion has sponsored the annual camps, the focus of which is to boost self-confidence and develop leadership abilities in youths 16-18 years of age.
Camp director for the past 32 years, retired teacher and sports coach Judy Vautour from Moncton, said last week that the camp was going well.
"It's going fabulously. At first they were a little anxious – they come from all over the province so most of them don't know each other. But we do all sorts of ice-breaker events so by the end of the first evening they've all created lots of new friendships," she said.
Vautour explained that the camp uses sports to teach youths leadership techniques and skills and how to teach progressively.
"On the first day we have two male and two female instructors work with the students but beginning on Tuesday, and for the remainder of the camp, they take on the role of leadership and everyone learns how to lead and instruct by doing that themselves," she said.
During a classroom session on the first day they learn the roles of leadership, different methods of communication, various ways to lead in most any situation, Vautour explained. Then each youth is assigned an event or sport which they will be required to teach to their fellow camp participants.
"These are activities or sports that the students know very little about so they have to do research by themselves to find out how the sport or activity is played; then they have to apply the techniques they've been taught, to teach the others how to play it too. There's a lot of skills involved in this exercise and the students learn a lot from doing it," she said.
Vautour also noted that much of what participants learn during the camp is recorded in a detailed notebook, which they can also use as a reference for other activities during the week-long camp. As part of the camp, among other aspects, instructors evaluate the participants on what they have recorded in their notebooks.
"These notebooks have a lot of good information in them by the end of the week and many of the campers apply that information to many leadership situations in the years to come. I keep in touch with some previous campers and many of them tell me they still have their notebooks years later and still use the information contained in them when dealing with many life and work situations," she said.
Students 16-18 years of age – 30 male and 30 female – are chosen from many applications to the program each year. High schools throughout the province are notified early in the year and teachers and guidance counsellors are asked to encourage several students from their school to apply to attend the camp. Cost of tuition for the camp is paid for by the provincial legion, with students being asked to kick in just $100.
"Sometimes local legion branches will pay that $100 for their area students, particularly if there is a financial need," she said.
After 32 years of being camp director, Vautour said she's seen a multitude of participants go on to hold prominent positions in society; from doctors, lawyers, politicians and throughout many areas of business and industry.
"(Former New Brunswick premier) Bernard Lord was a camper in the leadership camp and I think that what he learned served him well," Vautour said.
Sackville resident Jeff LeBlanc, a 2011 graduate of TRHS who will begin his third year studying kinesiology at Saint Francis Xavier University in Antigonish this fall, said Monday that what he learned as a camp participant has also served him well in the three years since he attended the legion leadership camp.
"It was a great experience; there was a concentration on developing leadership and social skills. It was all about getting out of your comfort zone…we develop better communication skills and better overall initiative and leadership skills and self-confidence. We were very active, we kept very busy; but at the end of the week nobody wanted to go home," he said.
LeBlanc added that he's used some of the skills to help him teach a number of classes in various subjects over the past three years.
"It was a lot of fun, we met a lot of people and made new friends, and I learned a lot about what it takes to be in a position of leadership. It's an excellent camp and I encourage other students to take part in it if they have the chance," he said.


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Some interesting data all in one place - weight, HP...
Basic message - they like a lot of these bikes. For the Tenere engine: "unbreakable". For the Stelvio: "very heavy". NOte the price is not lower for the Guzzi and Tenere than the BMW in Germany. Not the case in US.
Overall they acknowledge there are a lot of good bikes competing in this space. They also acknoweldge that what Harley has done for the chopper culture, BMW had done for the GS - you get to belong to a lifestyle when you buy a GS.
They also note that their long term test Ducati has 50K KM's on the clutch with no issues. They have been sourcing this clutch for the last three years from Japanese OEM FCC. And guess what - this is the exact clutch that is in the new GS.
And based on just this review - the KTM comes in first...
Thanks for posting the scans.. too bad I can't read it! :(: Strange that GS doesn't come in first place when it has all green bullets and no red, it is german based Motororra after all.. :scratch Interested in hearing what they had to say about the Versys 1000.
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Motorleistung: Motor power, motor output
Fahrleistungen: road/driving performance (hence the wheel in the air)
Assistenzsysteme: Like it sounds, I guess - assist systems. ABS, traction control, etc
Gewicht: weight
Reichweite: range
Ausstattung: equipment/fittings, looks like gauges/trip computer
Preis: price, obviously
Gesamt: I'd guess something like Gestalt, the whole, overall winner.
Someone who did more than spend a week ordering beer in Vienna can probably do better.
Seems like odd stuff to compare based on, I wonder how the scores were weighted.
What, no Farfegnugen category ?
I think that is meant to be covered by Fahrleistungen :rofl
Stelvio last overall...ouchie! :eek1
Note that on p. 43 (the text in the picture) they say that this report is based on the numbers submitted by the manufacturers and (in the case of KTM and Aprilia) some estimates as well. The actual tests are to follow in March.
given their criteria, it makes sense that the Ducati came in first.....good for the guys from Borno Panigale!
Thank you for that. I was wondering. All the power outputs quoted seem to be as as claimed, at the crank. So they are lining them up, on the numbers. A bit of speculation about how the new KTM and GS will go against the established contenders.
The Stelvio might be a heavy beast, but the quoted weight - 285kg - doesn't sound quite right for the version they have pictured and named, which is the one sold with cast wheels and no extras. And while its tech might look old, it's near the Yam in the power department.
If only I understood German so I could see which bike that I want that they don't sell here!
Can anyone determine if there is any mention of off road abilities in the Fahrleistungen segment?
This is a spec sheet comparison, and they even got that wrong (compared weight if a Stelvio NTX but showed standard model).
It is nice to have the specs all in one place, but to declare a "spec sheet" winner seems a bit :huh :loco
Warps my brain that what many consider a 'large trailie', an off the shelf dirt bike (KTM 1190), can pull a 10 second quarter mile and hit 150 miles per hour.
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China blocks LinkedIn, ramps up Internet censorship
The social networking site LinkedIn has been blocked in China, a move that analysts say is tied to Chinese government efforts to suppress mention of a "Jasmine Revolution" on the Internet.
The social networking site LinkedIn has been blocked in China, a move that analysts say is tied to Chinese government efforts to suppress mention of a "Jasmine Revolution" on the Internet.
Web Content Management Platform provider DotNetNuke has acquired Active Modules, a vendor of social collaboration software, the two companies announced Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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LinkedIn is rolling out an entirely redesigned privacy and security settings page aimed at helping users find important information quicker and navigate controls easier.
HTC's announcement of two smartphones linked closer than ever to Facebook will lead an industry trend, analysts say, but despite the social network's popularity most users will ultimately prefer handhelds without the special feature.
A top microblog in China has blocked searches for the Chinese words for "Hillary Clinton" and "Hillary", just a day after the U.S. Secretary of State gave a speech urging governments to end Internet censorship.
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I have lived at the Brittany since the condo conversion in 2006 and I love it here. The condos have great light due to floor to ceiling windows in the main living area and large windows in the bedrooms. I have… Full Review ▶
Great place to live. Great amenities. Every unit has washer and dryer. The walls in between each unit including the floor and ceilings are concrete so you do hear anyone. The neighbors are on the young side and very nice. Staff… Full Review ▶
This is a wonderful place to live! Neighbors and staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. The place is always clean and well-maintained. The amenities are amazing! Pool, fitness center, 2 tennis courts, media room, conference room, party room, billiard room, 24-hr… Full Review ▶
I bought my condo two years ago and have grown to absolutely love the place. If you need to be in the middle of action (restaurants, shops, other downtown amenities), this place is probably not for you. Otherwise, the location is… Full Review ▶
After a 1 1/2, this place is consistent. The amenities are fabulous. -Gym is well equipped -great theater, decent pool -parking garage -tennis court -mezzanine with gas grills The main attraction for me would be the location, which is close to… Full Review ▶
We have owned a unit at the Brittany for 7 years and simply love it. The amenities are amazing, the place is always clean, the front-desk personnel are helpful and there 24/7, so you can even get your packages at any… Full Review ▶
Well managed and well maintained. Great amenities and one of the more reasonably priced buildings in all of Arlington. Full Review ▶
Just moved in about 6 months ago and everything is really nice. The people in the office respond to my requests really fast. The pool just opend and is all new with tiles. My apartment is nice and has a really… Full Review ▶
I have rented here for the past year and have come to hate this place for the following reasons. 1) Taxis WILL NOT come to this building on weekends. I have no explanation for this, but attempting to get a cab… Full Review ▶
In the six months to a year that my girlfriend has rented a place here, I have come to hate this place. This place seems to be a poorly maintained dump. Aside from its deteriorating physical appearance, the power has gone… Full Review ▶
This place is great. The HOA seems to be good average folks, not those guys who get into HOA and then rule w/ iron fist and see it as a source of income or influence, give their friends consulting fees, etc.… Full Review ▶
We've lived in the Brittany for 2 years and it has been a good experience so far. The Four Mile Run trail could not be more convenient. The common areas are in great shape and are very functional. Our neighbors are… Full Review ▶
I've been living in the Brittany Condominium for more than 2 years and NEVER experienced any leak, mold or structural problems. I have several friends and aquaintances that live here and did not have those problems at all. The building was… Full Review ▶
My family went to see,"The Orleans" apt. today. I called last night and asked specifically ,What is the view like? Will the view be blocked in the future by other condos? The response given, The view is of Shirlington Village. ..… Full Review ▶
I've lived at the newly renovated Brittany Condominium for 1.5 years now and lot it! We have a unit that faces the East, so we get plenty of natural light during the day, and we like the view of the bike… Full Review ▶
I've lived at the Brittany Condominiums for 1 year and a half now and have had a very positive experience. I enjoy having breakfast and/or dinner on the balcony and going out for walks along the trails nearby. This is a… Full Review ▶
Note that all the reviews below refer to the previous Brittany rentals (reviews from 2005 and before). The Brittany now is a great Condo building entirely renovated and with good management and security 24 hours a day. The reviews below should… Full Review ▶
Well by now, July 2005, nearly all the renters in the Brittany on South 4 mile run drive, Arlington VA have moved out. They found out the major problems in structure of the building were not being repaired, the pool, the… Full Review ▶
I have been living at The Brittany for almost two years now and am happy to say that when my lease is up I'm out of there. They have been doing renovations to various apartments and have bought exterior "Fluff" items… Full Review ▶
I lived in this complex for 1 year. Almost every week we have no water. Most of the time, the office didn't tell us when they cut the service. After 1 year, I was happy that I left this building. But,… Full Review ▶
I recently moved into the one of the newly renovated apartments at the Brittany. While I can agree with one of the past complaints it is quite clear that the management company has made many steps to improve the property. First… Full Review ▶
The building itself is reasonably well-kept, but the management is a shambles. My apartment was on more than one occasion entered during my absence for repairs without notice. (and may I add, for repairs not requested by me - they were… Full Review ▶
I lived in the Brittany for a hellish 6 months. I've since moved out by the even more hellish past 6 months have been spent trying to recover my security deposit that the management company owes me. Threats of filings by… Full Review ▶
The staff is friendly, the apartments thenselves I found to be pretty nice, especially if you are on the upper floors with a nice view. It´s also convenient to DC, Shirlington, parks and ballfields and shopping.
BUT...my friend´s car was… Full Review ▶
This complex looks like it might have been a really high priced, luxury apartment building back in the 1970´s. Since then, it has gradually run down and at this point in time has looks and feels about worn out. I do… Full Review ▶
Admittingly, must of the previous complaints are true. My lease ends in September. I think there are just a lot of people who reside here who A.) expect way to much out of life or B.) are the kind of people… Full Review ▶
I have posted comments a long time ago, but after reading the previous two postings, I feel I need to post again.
It would appear that the management wrote the previous posting. There is a general feeling living here that you… Full Review ▶
The apartments were fine. We rented a one bedroom with a den and used the den as an extra bedroom. We had no problem with the apartment but we did have issues with water pressure being weak, water being more cold… Full Review ▶
The building management has failed to supply the parking space and storage unit that are supposed to be included in the apartment package. They claim to have lost their records of who has which space, but have done NOTHING over the… Full Review ▶
The apartments themselves are fine - clean, good size. The main problems are with the management and the building layout. Guest/2nd car parking is only behind the building, with no convenient doors, so you half to either walk through the dumpster… Full Review ▶
I do agree with many comments that other tenants have made. However, I feel it necessary to state that this is not a slum. It is an older building with maintenance problems and some questionable tenants, but c´mon, it´s no Southeast… Full Review ▶
After living here for almost two years, I want to repeat what everybody has said in these reviews. It is not worth the price to live here. This place is going downhill, with the most recent problem being hot water. Over… Full Review ▶
The Kitchens were horrible. Hadn´t been redone since the 70´s. I actually had three different colors of appliances in my kitchen. Cheap, Very Cheap Carpet. Only one phone jack worked. The bathroom vanities were falling apart. And the hot water. Ha… Full Review ▶
We moved here in 2002 and we can´t wait to move out for the following reasons:
1)Break-ins in parking garage
2)Incredible amount of water problems
3)No ventilation system to speak of -- don´t ask about the neighbor´s odors -- they… Full Review ▶
There have been so many problems since we have moved in here that I will just touch on a few of the latest.
Over the past month, the hot water has not worked on 4 seperate occasions when I was trying… Full Review ▶
My wife and I moved into the Brittany in 1997. At the time the management was Dreyfuss (excuse the spelling if I´m incorrect). We acquired a spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath end unit.
We are acquainted with one or two of… Full Review ▶
This is by far the worst apartment complex I have ever lived in..or could imagine living in.
The water in the shower takes what seems like years to get hot...that´s assuming that they haven´t shut it off...
I live on the… Full Review ▶
Everything written about this place is, unfortunately, true... I happen to live on the eleventh floor and don´t get the wafts of trash smell one reviewer spoke about, but the water problem is horrendous. If you have a family, please, please,… Full Review ▶
I have read the previous reviews and have to shake my head at the one reply to "My nightmare" who says the post is so unbelievable in its claims. Well, it´s not. The pipes in this building are so bad that… Full Review ▶
The Brittany is a nightmare from the moment you park the car (maybe! as there is not enough resident parking) to getting in the elevators (if they are working which 90 % of the time they are not - 20 minute… Full Review ▶
I lived there for 2.5 years. I moved in at 850/month in 2000, when I moved, my rent was 1100. In that time, the place got scarier, louder, dirtier, and my car had $2K in scratches done to it. The managment… Full Review ▶
I have lived here for 4 years, and am quite looking forward to leaving. The worst aspects of this building:
-The apartments are shoddily constructed. I have plaster falling off the ceiling, water leaks in the walls from upper floors, and… Full Review ▶
First of all, I have never lived at the Brittany, but the previous post was so ridiculous in its complaints, that I had to say something.
Number one, if there was an emergency, you shouldn´t be concerned about the elevators,… Full Review ▶
Pros: Spacious apts., cheaper rent as compared to other apt´s.
Cons: Now that´s a long list...
1. Parking is such a major issue if U dont have a spot. Every apt. gets one spot(even 2 BR apt´s) Having the second… Full Review ▶
This place is not worth the money you pay. We had a bug problem when we moved in and the staff blamed me for the problem. I brought it with me. When I moved in there were bugs and roaches everywhere… Full Review ▶
WATER REPAIRS(require the entire building to be shut off) made usually durring the day and M-F. Usually with a days notice and will be scheduled at 10am until finished (4pm) unless there is an emergency and you are just out of… Full Review ▶
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Re: How much do you think Adam Booth can improve Aydin and Lee's game?
Not much. Would have said this regardless of last nights result. If Aydin bombs Soto out in a few rounds I still don't think Booth really adds to his game.
Lee and Aydin are two guys whos flaws are far too deeply ingrained. You're never gonna make Lee loose, fluid and able to deal well on the inside. You're never really gonna get Aydin punching in bunches, able to counter, the guy is a straight up brawler thats never really had correct technique.
The best you can do with these guys is try to improve them mentally, get them in the best shape possible, maybe small refinements to improve Aydin's punching form and poise. With Lee its about getting him to believe in himself, you're not going to see big change.
Put it this way you wouldn't get a footballer late 20's who has played in the Championship and think you're gonna turn him into a top Premiership player.
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Bon Appétit
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make it again
2 servings
2 servings
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Divide between 2 glasses and serve.
I had to redo this recipe to get it to taste like anything. The following modifications tasted much better to me:
Keep the first three ingredients (yogurt, banana, guava nectar)
add the following:
one kiwi
1/2 cup frozen mango
1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup tangerine juice
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Joe Benjamin's family is visited by a messenger from God who tells them that Joe will undergo a test. The production chronicles the trials and tribulations of Job, set in the modern day. It's a laugh a minute as Simon takes a hilarious look at the relationship between our spiritual and earthly existence.


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Three additional cases of active tuberculosis have been identified in Cass and Stutsman counties, North Dakota Department of Health officials reported Thursday.
Barnes County residents should not be overly concerned about cases being found in adjacent counties, said Theresa Will, executive director of the City-County Health District.
"We don't have any active cases in the area," Will said Friday. "Good cough etiquette and washing hands" will help limit exposure to the bacteria, Will said.
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Local youth have the opportunity to audition for a part in Alice In Wonderland in a couple weeks. Amy Tahran, president of UpStage Productions, Inc. which is hosting the week-long theater event along with Prairie Fire Children's Theater, said they are hoping for at least 35 kids ages 7-18 to audition.
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I have been fighting a nasty flu for the past week, so I was feeling the need for some serious comfort.
I turned to food.
I decided to finally make Brandi's delicious sounding Smoky White Bean Chili. Super easy to make and delicious.
Served with corn bread muffins.
I added my favourite rice pudding recipe for dessert. This is the easiest rice pudding you'll ever make.
You need:
-one tin of crushed pineapple or else a half cup or so of raisins (my boy hates pineapple)
-a tin of coconut milk
-a tin of condensed milk (I just use regular milk, actually)
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-1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (I usually add more…)
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Throw everything in the crock pot, mix, and cook on high until it all comes together- about 3 or 4 hours (mine is pretty hot so I cook it for a couple of hours and then turn it to warm).
This is a good dessert to make when you are outside for the day and want to come in for something delicious and warm.
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A while back I posted a thread in the Introduction section about my wish to build a WFO with an outdoor kitchen area. Until I found this site, the search was simply to find a better way to cook pizza. Like most, I became hooked and found a picture posted by James of an outdoor kitchen area. I decided to reverse engineer the photos to a set of plans. Living in hurricane country, I had to get professional engineering for the pergola. Between that and the permitting process, it took from October last year until a few weeks ago. I'm happy to say I've begun the build. It certainly couldn't have been done without the help I received from this site through posts and photos. I look forward to sharing the ups and downs of the build. I've finished the foundation and have received the 500 or so cinder blocks and 280 fire bricks. The first picture is of the "Anaheim Build" which my build is based on. The other pictures are of the foundation prep and pour. Thanks to everyone for the help.
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Looks like a good start. I'm usually similar in that I can't seem to imagine stuff on my own, but when I like something, I can work backwards.
Good luck!!
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Thanks Tman. I know what you mean about the creativity side of the brain, but the one thing I could imagine, is that kitchen by the pool. There will be some changes to the build, but essentially it'll be like the picture shown.
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Nice start. I find it quite interesting. It looks like you just played in your sand box and scratched out your footers. Did you use a little plastic bucket and shovel?
Where I live in Virginia you need heavy equipment.
I love the setting and your plans please keep us up to date on your project
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Well Faith, you're not too far off. I did have the need of one piece of heavy equipment to remove the 450 sqft of turf (son-in-law). The soil here is of clay and sand which is great for drainage. If you remove the grass just enough to reach undisturbed soil, it's surprisingly compact. I did enjoy my sand box while it lasted. Now onto playing with rocks.
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Glad to see that you are past the bureaucratic stage and have moved on to ribbon cutting and ground breaking. You REALLY are undertaking a very beautiful and ambitious build. Don't let the city , county, and state regs get you down. You will get there soon enough with a fantastic outdoor kitchen.
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Thanks RT. Although the permitting was painful at times, it's reassuring to know the pergola structure won't end up on my roof or someone else's roof in a big blow. The engineering required was much more than I anticipated at the beginning. As you know, the regulations are a bit easier when the owner is the builder. Looking forward to it. Thanks again.
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Finally started laying out the cinder block for the oven stand and cabinet areas. The next step is to complete the four column block structures, frame the hearth slab and call for another load of concrete, about two yards. I hope to build the oven first, then work on the rest of the build.
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Looking good rodeair :)
So far, it looks like an ancient temple layout ;)
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Wow that is no ordinary oven. I think you might need to call this your pizza palace. No turning back now. I am very excited to see your build.
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…for the holiday week!
I went grocery shopping today and picked up ingredients for a few things I was going to make this week.
Peppermint Bark
Would you believe that there were no peppermint flavored candy canes at Stop-n-Shop? Maybe it was hidden somewhere, but all I seemed to find was tropical flavored or cherry flavored. Not gonna fly. Hopefully I'll find some at Wal-Mart when I make my trek there for paper towels and laundry detergent. I'm either going to use this recipe or this one (with peppermint on top).
Pumpkin Ginger Snaps
I found this recipe on this blog and I thought what a great recipe to use up the massive can of pumpkin that my husband bought me.
So those will be baked this coming week as part of my gifts to the family. When I was in the store today, I perused the cheese selection and picked up some brie. Along with that I decided on some dried figs (they didn't carry fresh) and will probably pick up some French or Italian bread at the end of the week and bring that to my parent's house on Christmas day for some afternoon nibbles.
For breakfast this morning, I had my Crock Pot steel cut oats that I had made overnight. As a side note, my oats always burn around the edges. Come to think of it, everything I make it the Crock Pot seems to singe on the side. Any trick to that? Maybe I'm setting my time for too long. The oats in the middle came out great, though!
I had it with a side of my quick brown bread, half of a banana and coffee.
David and I took my car down to the mechanics today so that they can fix the timing belt. I also had them check the gas tank/lines because it seems that my mileage is dropping. For instance, I have a '96 Toyota Camry and up until recently, I've been able to average about 28-30 miles per gallon. My last trip was 23 mpg. I know that I drive some in the city, but the majority is on the highway so that kind of drop seems really surprising. I'm hoping it's nothing big.
For lunch, I had a delicious tamale from Archer's Farm's of Target. I couldn't believe how much it tasted like the tamales I had in Mexico! Another rave for Target's grocery store!
And during the afternoon, it started snowing! The first snowfall of the season is always exciting for me. After a month or so though, I get sick of it. There's only so many days of cautious driving that I can take before I go crazy.
It lasted the majority of the afternoon and gave us a nice 2 inches of snow. Love it!
For dinner, I had picked up some Butter Chicken Curry mix at the grocery store. I was feeling ethnic tonight. And David was more than happy with the choice. Instead of basmati rice, I opted for some whole wheat couscous that I had sitting in my cupboard for a while.
I'm happy with that!
I love my holiday plates! Crate and Barrel has the best selection for this time of year.
The dinner was quick and simple and tasted delicious. Of course, the curry helped *ahem* clear things up a bit.
Tomorrow it's off to the dentist for me. Even though I have never had a cavity, braces or any kind of serious dental issue, I still hate going to the dentist. Why do those instruments have to be so pointy? I'll probably be lectured about not getting my wisdom teeth checked out, too. In our situation though, it's just too expensive. We'll see what happens!
Have you had your wisdom teeth taken out? I'm so apprehensive about it if I end up having to go that route.


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Peeking Into Healthy Brains To See If Alzheimer's Is Brewing
Sticky plaque gets the most attention, but now healthy seniors at risk of Alzheimer's are letting scientists peek into their brains to see if another culprit is lurking.
Judge to Weigh Fairness of NFL Concussion Deal
The NFL's potential $1 billion plan to compensate retired players for brain trauma could soon close the chapter on a troubled era of league concussion management.
Study: Alzheimer's And Dementia Rates Decline In US, Wealthy Countries
The rate of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is falling in the United States and some other rich countries — good news about an epidemic that is still growing simply because more people are living to an old age, new studies show.
Researchers Develop Blood Test That 'Can Predict With 90 Percent Accuracy' If Person Will Develop Alzheimer's
Researchers from Georgetown University say they have developed a blood test that can predict if a healthy person will develop Alzheimer's disease or mild dementia.
Study: No Link Between Contact Sports And Brain Disease
According to a recent study, there is not enough evidence between football and the increase risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
FDA Approves GE Brain Imaging Tool For Alzheimer's
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a radioactive imaging chemical from General Electric to help screen for Alzheimer's disease.
Study: Breastfeeding Could Lower Alzheimer's Risk In Women
Researchers have found that breastfeeding may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease in women who do so with their newborn children, a new study states.
Study: Later Retirement May Help Prevent Dementia
New research boosts the "use it or lose it" theory about brainpower and staying mentally sharp. People who delay retirement have less risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, a study of nearly half a million people in France found.
Study: 1 In 3 Seniors Dies With, But Not From, Dementia
A staggering 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, says a new report that highlights the impact the mind-destroying disease is having on the rapidly aging population.
Testing Brain Pacemakers To Zap Alzheimer's Damage
It has the makings of a science fiction movie: Zap someone's brain with mild jolts of electricity to try to stave off the creeping memory loss of Alzheimer's disease.


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Aldermen Receive Raises
Posted: December 19, 2012 at 1:56 a.m.
The next City Council, to be sworn in Jan. 3, will be paid more than outgoing aldermen.
At A Glance
Also on Tuesday, the City Council:
-Recognized outgoing aldermen Brenda Boudreaux (Ward 1), Bobby Ferrell (Ward 3) and Sarah Lewis (Ward 4) for their combined 24 years of City Council service.
-Approved a $675,000 contract with Garver engineers for design of an entertainment district parking deck.
-Agreed to prohibit residential development on 40 acres in southwest Fayetteville where the C&L Landfill operated in the 1970s. The land is in an area off Cato Springs Road where a regional park is planned.
-Approved an agreement with the Beaver Water District, through which the city will spend $50,000 annually for the next five years in an effort to reduce nutrient loads in local waterways.
-Rezoned 111 acres of parkland, trail corridors and natural areas from a variety of zoning districts to an institutional designation.
-Appointed 22 people to nine volunteer boards and commissions.
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SurfControl's Threat Analysts have been tracking the spread of malicious code distributed through email greetings card for well over a year now. With the Easter holidays just round the corner, Threat Experts also anticipate a flurry of activity of malicious e-greeting spam as malcode writers and spammers seek to exploit the religious festivities.
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2005 – "How To" Live Sound Seminar – Dale Pro Audio
2004 – "REMIX LIVE" Mixer
2002 – Present - Institute of Audio Research, New York, NY
2001 A.E.S. Historic Committee Lecturer for "Latin Music in the 70s"
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2001 A.E.S. History of Latin Music Recording in early 1970s
2001 A.E.S. "When Vinyl Ruled" Historical Committee
1997 A.E.S. Panel "Theatrical Sound Design - Now and In The Future"
1997 A.E.S. Tour "Backstage At the Broadway Theater"
1995 AMSONG Demonstration and paper on the Effects of the Internet on Musical Copyright Holders, N.Y. and L.A.
1995 SPARS White paper "SPARS On The Internet"
1995 SPARS White paper "Restore The Recording Codes"
1993 A.E.S. Keynote Speaker "Use of Computers in Audio Technology"
1993 A.E.S. Lecturer "Use of Automation for Live Mixing"
1992 L.D.I. Lecturer "Automation and Synchronization to a Live Theatrical Performance"
1991 L.D.I. Lecturer "A Comparison of the Three Levels of Digital Audio Sampling"
1991 A.E.S. Demonstrator "The AKAI Digital Workstation"
1990 A.E.S. Lecturer "Use of Digital Samplers in the Creation and Real Time Playback of Sound Effects"
1986 A.E.S. Demonstrator "A Comparative Study of Lavaliere Microphones"
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Kurt Froman was the Resident Choreographer of Billy Elliot, The Musical on Broadway and the 2nd National Tour, focusing on all of the ballet and modern dance elements in the show for the five boys playing the role of "Billy" as well as the choreography for "Mrs. Wilkinson", the ballet teacher in the show. Kurt was the Associate Choreographer for the film, Black Swan, responsible for training and coaching Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, and overseeing the Corps de Ballet. He was the on set advisor to director Darren Aronofsky, making sure the movement looked credible and making last minute adjustments to the dancers and actors between takes. Natalie Portman personally thanked Kurt in her Oscar Acceptance speech for their work together.
Kurt has also taught ballet to actress Rooney Mara, and coached her in movement for her role in the upcoming Terrence Malick Project. When Rooney was being photographed for Vogue Magazine's "The Vogue 120", she asked him to supervise her positions with Givenchy Creative Director, Riccardo Tisci. Kurt was invited to stage a work for the Paris Opera Ballet's Tribute to Jerome Robbins, has acted as associate choreographer for commercials in LA, and has been a guest teacher at Broadway Dance Center and Barnard College. Former students have been accepted on scholarship to major ballet schools, including the School of American Ballet.
Kurt began his dance education in New York after being awarded the first Rudolf Nureyev Scholarship, which allowed him to study at the School of American Ballet's "Special" Advanced Men's Class. After six months, Kurt was invited to join the New York City Ballet, where he danced senior corps de ballet and soloist parts for over seven years. Kurt's move to the Broadway world came after being cast in the leading role of James in the Twyla Tharp/Billy Joel show, Movin' Out. Kurt was in the Broadway revival of Pal Joey at Studio 54, as well as City Center Encores!- Juno, and most recently On Your Toes. He did principal roles with the Suzanne Farrell Ballet at the Kennedy Center, including the role of the Hoofer in Balanchine's Slaughter on 10th Ave. Other television and film work includes Smash, the Biography Channel's Biography - Natalie Portman: The Professional, Black Swan where he was the Understudy to 'Siegfried and danced with Mila Kunis, Across the Universe, Center Stage, SNL, and several Live From Lincoln Center telecasts.


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A collection of some beautiful, strange, interesting, and fascinating pictures of weather, environment and space that might let you wonder.
Sheldon Glacier
Such a beautiful image of the Sheldon Glacier. In the background, you can see Mount Barre in Antarctica. A new NASA/British Antarctic Survey study examines the impact of the changing climate and the increasing ice cover in Antarctica.
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PITTSBURGH, Pa. ‑ A former Pittsburgh resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for failing to register as a convicted sex offender, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
The one‑count indictment, returned on Jan. 4, 2011, names Kevin Dimpfl, 33, as the sole defendant.
According to the indictment, Dimpfl was required to register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act after having been convicted in 1998 in New York of the felony sex offense of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree. The indictment states that between March 2010, and September 29, 2010, Dimpfl traveled in interstate commerce and knowingly failed to register and update a registration, as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller is prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States.
The United States Marshals Service, the Allegheny County Police Department, the Pittsburgh Police Department, and the Butte‑Silver Bow (Montana) Law Enforcement Department conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Metro Radio Breakfast Banger!
After hearing Steve and Karen announce to listeners how much they'd love to create their own sausage for British Sausage Week (5th-11th November), North East butchers Dicksons sprang into action and invited the team into their South Shields factory to create their own version of a breakfast banger.
Metro breakfast show presenter Steve said: "Both Karen and I love a good-tasting sausage and when we happened to mention that sausage week was just round the corner, we quickly got a call from Dicksons asking if we would like to create our own sausage with some of the master sausage makers at Dicksons. It's not every day you get that kind of offer so of course we jumped at the chance!"
Steve and Karen got straight to work in the Dicksons factory, deciding on a tasty pork, bacon, tomato and black pudding sausage recipe to form the first 'Metro Radio Breakfast Banger'.
Karen continued: "I can't believe a throw away comment has resulted in us creating a pack of sausages with our names on which will actually be going on sale."
The finished sausages will now be on sale across the Dicksons chain of 22 shops as a limited edition Steve and Karen Metro Radio Breakfast Banger. Dicksons will also be donating £1000 to Metro Radio's Cash for Kids charity as a result of the unlikely partnership.


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- Louis Jacques - Guitar
- Terry Deschenes - Guitar
In late 2004, the band welcomed gritty vocalist Paul Zinay, bassist Étienne Mailloux, and began working on a cleaner, more definitive sound. Committed to their Northern roots, the band zeroed in on their own unique blend of Scandinavian folk-metal and melodic black metal. "This comes to us naturally," says Zinay "and we're definitely the sum of our parts. What's going on around us influences us to a certain degree, of course, but in the end we're putting our own spin on it and giving the band its own defining characteristics. Before we came in the band's sound was a lot more progressive black metal; there were a lot of riffs and tempo changes, but we've gone in a much more straightforward direction since then. I guess we took on a power metal and a straight up folk metal influence along the way."
Releasing a self-produced demo in 2005, BLACKGUARD (still PROFUGUS MORTIS at the time), hopped on the Xtreme Distortion Festival in Montreal with KATAKLYSM. Blowing the crowds away with their epic guitar riffing and synth infused power; they easily won the title Best Unsigned Band at the event, gaining hundreds of loyal followers. With metal supporters behind them, "PROFUGUS MORTIS" released …So It Begins, their first professional recording in 2007. Receiving rave reviews, critics were shocked and amazed to discover the band's dynamic, heavy-hitting backbone was Justine Éthier, Montreal's premiere female drummer. In the next two years, the band had redubbed themselves BLACKGUARD and released album Profugus Mortis, in 2009 as a tribute to their past. Top of the line production quality, controlled vocals and killer keyboard solos eventually got the attention of Victory Records, who added BLACKGUARD to their metal roster in 2010.
With a lineup of vocalist Zinay, Mailloux on bass, Terry Deschenes and Louis Jacques on guitar and Justine on drums, BLACKGUARD has been keeping busy churning out epic-metal for the masses. Playing what can only be described as "warrior metal", fans are transported to an immense battle field, getting hit by heavy chugging bass lines and intricate guitar riffs along the way. Under their new label, BLACKGUARD perfected their epic death-power metal sound, releasing their most successful album to date, Firefight, on March 29, 2011. Flooring metal fans by their speed, the band had become known for their exact technical work and hauntingly explosive keyboard melodies.
Before long, BLACKGUARD had recruited an army of thousands, performing sold out shows all over the world. Recently touring with KAMELOT, XANDRIA, and TRIOSPHERE, fans all over Europe flocked to the stage to witness the metal journey they have created. Committed to achieving metal excellence, their tour-hard sensibilities have them consistently traveling, letting their culture-soaked darkness sweep over the hardcore scene. Featured on Todd And The Book Of Pure Evil, SpaceNet's most successful show, BLACKGUARD's death metal had finally made its way into the homes of millions.
In March 2013, BLACKGUARD joined SOILWORK, JEFF LOOMIS, THE BROWNING and label-brothers WRETCHED, finally making their long-awaited return to the US on a two month, fifty-plus date run through North America. Dedicated, talented, and pissed off, BLACKGUARD plans to continue their epic quest to convert non-believers – Scandinavian death metal is here to stay.
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Melbourne Victory closed the gap on A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners to three points with a 2-1 derby triumph over Melbourne Heart.
Archie Thompson's 29th-minute opener and Mark Milligan's 56th-minute penalty put Victory in charge and even though Heart halved the deficit through David Williams 17 minutes from time, the hosts held on for the win.
At the other end of the table, Perth Glory replaced Wellington Phoenix in bottom spot after losing 1-0 to their fellow strugglers, Jeremy Brockie netting the only goal of the game four minutes before the break.
In today's other match Newcastle Jets twice fought back from a goal down a late 2-2 draw from their home match with Sydney FC, penalties from Ryan Griffiths (16 and 89th minutes) cancelling out efforts from Alessandro Del Piero (12) and Blake Powell (57).


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A precious metal is a rare metallic chemical element of high economic value. Chemically, the precious metals are less reactive than most elements, have high luster, are softer or more ductile, and have higher melting points than other metals. Historically, precious metals were important as currency, but are now regarded mainly as investment and industrial commodities. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium each have an ISO 4217 currency code.
The best-known precious metals are gold and silver. While both have industrial uses, they are better known for their uses in art, jewellery and coinage. Other precious metals include the platinum group metals: ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium and platinum, of which platinum is the most widely traded. Rhenium is a precious metal that is not part of the platinum group or one of the traditional precious metals.
The demand for precious metals is driven not only by their practical use, but also by their role as investments and a store of value. Palladium, as of January 29, 2008, is valued at $388 USD per troy ounce, which is less than half the price of gold, at $995 USD/ounce. Platinum's price of $2,032 USD/ounce is more than twice that of gold. Rhodium is usually the most expensive of the precious metals, over 4.5 times more expensive than platinum, with a current price of $7,150. However, the price of rhenium has been fluctuating wildly recently and at the moment it is selling at 342 USD per ounce ($11,000 per kilogram, 32.15 Troy ounces per kilogram, July 2008). Meanwhile, ruthenium is valued at $525 USD per ounce and silver has fluctuated as well lately, trading at $16.69 USD/ounce. Silver is substantially less expensive than all of the other precious metals, presently less than 1/50 the price of gold, but is often traditionally considered a precious metal for its role in coinage and jewellery.
With precious metal prices on the rise recycling precious metals has become more and more attractive.
A metal is deemed to be precious if it is rare. The discovery of new sources of ore or improvements in mining or refining processes may cause the value of a precious metal to diminish, as in the example of aluminium, which was considered a precious metal before the development of the Hall-Héroult process made it possible to extract aluminium on a large scale. The status of a "precious" metal can also be determined by high demand or market value. Precious metals in bulk form are known as bullion, and are traded on commodity markets. Bullion metals may be cast into ingots, or minted into coins. The defining attribute of bullion is that it is valued by its mass and purity rather than by a face value as money.
Many nations mint bullion coins, of which the most famous is probably the gold South African Krugerrand. Although nominally issued as legal tender, these coins' face value as currency is far below that of their value as bullion. For instance, Canada mints a gold bullion coin (the Gold Maple Leaf) at a face value of $50 containing one troy ounce (31.1035 g) of gold — as of September 2007, this coin is worth about $737 as bullion. Bullion coins' minting by national governments gives them some numismatic value in addition to their bullion value, as well as certifying their purity.
The level of purity varies from issue to issue. 99.9% purity is common. The purest mass-produced bullion coins are in the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf series, which go up to 99.999% purity. Note that a 100% pure bullion is not possible, as absolute purity in extracted and refined metals can only be asymptotically approached. Many bullion coins contain a stated quantity (such as one troy ounce) of the marginally-impure alloy. In contrast, the Krugerrand is one of many historic and modern bullion coins of 22 Kt Crown gold, with a stated content (usually one troy ounce) of "fine gold", with the other component(s) of the alloy making the coin heavier than one ounce in total. Still more bullion coins (for example: British Sovereign) state neither the purity nor the fine-gold weight on the coin, but are recognized and consistent in their composition, and many historically stated a denomination in currency (example: American Double Eagle).
One of the largest bullion coins in the world is the 10,000 dollar Australian Gold Nugget coin minted in Australia which consists of a full kilogram of 99.9% pure gold. There have been a small number of larger bullion coins, but they are impractical to handle and not produced in mass quantities. China has produced coins in very limited quantities (less than 20 pieces minted) that exceed 260 troy ounces (8 kg) of gold. Austria has minted a coin containing 31 kg of gold (the Vienna Philharmonic Coin minted in 2004 with a face value of 100,000 euro). As a stunt to publicise the 99.999% pure one-ounce Canadian Gold Maple Leaf series, in 2007 the Royal Canadian Mint made a 100 kg 99.999% gold coin, with a face value of $ 1 million, and now manufactures them to order, but at a substantial premium over the market value of the gold.
Gold and silver are often seen as hedges against both inflation and economic downturn. Silver coins have become popular with collectors due to their relative affordability, and unlike most gold and platinum issues which are valued based upon the markets, silver issues are more often valued as collectables, far higher than their actual bullion value.
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I've put together a collection of quotations from various spirit guides through their channels/mediums. It is very noticeable how they "ring" of similar ideas, wisdom, and truths.
"You have free will, and you can create any reality you desire; that is being made in the image of God. Act as such and you will have heaven on your Earth–guaranteed." –Spirit Guide Bashar, Darryl Anka
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