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Pulse Seismic Inc. Reports Q3 2011 Results and Declaration of Quarterly Dividend
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Pulse Seismic Inc. Reports Q3 2011 Results and Declaration of Quarterly Dividend11:07 EST Wednesday, November 09, 2011CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 9, 2011) - Douglas Cutts, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD) ("Pulse" or the "Company"), reports the financial and operating results of Pulse for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, accompanying notes and MD&A are being filed on SEDAR. These documents will also be available on Pulse's website www.pulseseismic.com.Mr. Cutts is also pleased to announce that Pulse has declared a quarterly dividend. This dividend is $0.0125 per common share and will be paid on December 22, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 8, 2011. The Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Optional Share Purchase Plan have not been reinstated at this time. Pulse confirms that all dividends paid to shareholders in 2011, and subsequent years, are designated as "eligible dividends", as defined by the Government of Canada's Bill C - 28, entitling Canadian resident individuals to a higher gross up and dividend tax credit.HIGHLIGHTSSeismic data library sales for the three months ended September 30, 2011 were $6.7 million compared to $4.8 million for the same period in 2010. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 seismic data library sales were $23.6 million, almost double from $13.3 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2010. Total seismic revenue (including revenue from participation surveys) for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was $7.3 million compared to $5.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 total seismic revenue was $27.9 million, double from $14.0 million for the same period in 2010. Cash EBITDA(b) for the three months ended September 30, 2011 increased to $5.0 million ($0.07 per share basic and diluted) from $3.4 million ($0.06 per share basic and diluted) for the same period in 2010. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 cash EBITDA more than doubled to $17.9 million ($0.27 per share basic and diluted) from $8.5 million ($0.16 per share basic and diluted) for the same period in 2010. The net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was $1.9 million ($0.03 per share basic and diluted) compared to $1.1 million ($0.02 per share basic and diluted) for the three months ended September 30, 2010. The net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 decreased to $4.6 million ($0.07 per share basic and diluted) from a net loss of $5.3 million ($0.10 per share basic and diluted) for the same period in 2010. The primary reason for the significant variance between cash EBITDA and the net loss for both the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 is the large non-cash seismic data library amortization expense, which amounted to $7.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and $25.1 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011. During the quarter, Pulse made a penalty-free loan prepayment of $2.0 million, which together with regular monthly payments reduced its long term debt to $49.8 million at September 30, 2011. Pulse's working capital position at September 30, 2011 was $6.0 million (including cash of $15.3 million and current portion of long-term debt of $13.0 million) compared to $1.3 million (including cash of $13.9 million and current portion of long-term debt of $13.0 million) at September 30, 2010 and $7.9 million (including cash of $17.0 million and current portion of long-term debt of $13.0 million) at December 31, 2010. In October 2011, the Company renewed its $65.0 million syndicated revolving credit facility until December 12, 2012. All of the members of the lending syndicate (Roynat Inc., Alberta Treasury Branches and Toronto-Dominion Bank) have approved the third consecutive renewal of the credit facility. At November 8, 2011 the Company has drawn $48.9 million on the credit facility, leaving $16.1 million available for future seismic data acquisitions and participation surveys. In the third quarter of 2011, Pulse commenced operations on a 275 net square kilometre 3D seismic survey in the Edson area of west central Alberta. Pulse had previously announced that this survey would be approximately 62 net square kilometres. Field operations commenced mid-September. At September 30, 2011 the survey was 8% complete and is currently expected to be 100% complete with data delivered by December 31, 2011. In October 2011, Pulse commenced operations on two additional 3D participation surveys located within the Deep Basin plays of west central Alberta. The first survey is located in the Kaybob area, consists of 147 net square kilometres of seismic data, and is currently expected to be delivered to the customer prior to year end. The second survey, located in the Simonette area consists of approximately 132 net square kilometres and is currently expected to be delivered to the customer in the first quarter of 2012. Selected Financial and Operating Information($000s except per share data and number of shares)Three months endedNine months endedYear endedSeptember 30,September 30,December 31,20112010201120102010(unaudited)(unaudited)RevenueData library sales$6,692$4,845$23,645$13,319$30,264Participation surveys5616694,2696692,770Total revenue$7,253$5,514$27,914$13,988$33,034Amortization of seismic data library$6,992$4,833$25,100$14,596$22,771Net loss from continuing operations(a)$(1,864)$(1,011)$(4,627)$(5,293)$(745)Net loss from continuing operations per share(a):Basic and diluted$(0.03)$(0.02)$(0.07)$(0.10)$(0.01)Net loss(a)$(1,864)$(1,105)$(4,627)$(5,272)$(1,251)Net loss per share(a):Basic and diluted$(0.03)$(0.02)$(0.07)$(0.10)$(0.02)Funds from operations(a) (b)$4,661$3,742$19,466$8,180$22,670Funds from operations per share (a)(b):Basic and diluted$0.07$0.07$0.29$0.15$0.40Cash EBITDA(b)$4,988$3,359$17,945$8,543$21,687Cash EDITBA per share(b):Basic and diluted$0.07$0.06$0.27$0.16$0.38Shareholder free cash flow(b)$4,057$2,999$15,039$7,347$19,585Shareholder free cash flow per share(b):Basic and diluted$0.06$0.06$0.22$0.14$0.35Capital expendituresParticipation surveys (cost reduction)$-$-$7,767$(276)$2,245Seismic data purchases-75,44363575,55175,575Changes to work in progress7421,362(1,646)1,3622,400Property & equipment additions393113150205Total capital expenditures$745$76,898$6,869$76,787$80,425Weighted average shares outstanding:Basic and diluted66,561,66353,177,96166,874,65653,098,11956,662,196Shares outstanding at period end66,377,07167,306,18367,201,671Seismic library:2D in net kilometres339,991339,991339,9913D in net square kilometres26,69526,37426,446Financial Position and Ratios($000s except ratios and percentage calculations) Working capital $6,020$1,274$7,878Working capital ratio 1.311.071.38Total assets $ 132,788$148,528$154,438Long-term debt(c)$49,767$64,571$61,386TTM Cash EBITDA(d)$31,090$16,155$21,687Shareholders' equity $74,691$77,942$81,827Long-term debt to equity ratio 0.670.830.75Long-term debt to TTM cash EBITDA ratio 1.604.002.83(a) 2010 figures adjusted to conform to the current year's financial statements presentation. This includes discontinued operations and IFRS. (b) The Company's continuous disclosure documents provide discussion and analysis of "cash EBITDA", "cash EBITDA per share", "shareholder free cash flow", "shareholder free cash flow per share", "funds from operations" and "funds from operations per share". These financial measures do not have standard definitions prescribed by IFRS (new Canadian GAAP) and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies. The Company has included these non-GAAP financial measures because management, investors, analysts and others use them as measures of the Company's financial performance. The Company's definition of cash EBITDA is cash available for interest payments, cash taxes if applicable, debt servicing, discretionary capital expenditures and the payment of dividends, and is calculated as earnings (loss) from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization less participation survey revenue, plus any non-cash and non-recurring SG&A expenses. Cash EBITDA excludes participation survey revenue as these funds are directly used to fund specific participation surveys and this revenue is not available for discretionary capital expenditures. The Company believes cash EBITDA assists investors in comparing Pulse's results on a consistent basis without regard to participation survey revenue and non-cash items, such as depreciation and amortization, which can vary significantly depending on accounting methods or non-operating factors such as historical cost. Cash EBITDA per share is defined as cash EBITDA divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Shareholder free cash flow further refines the calculation of capital available to invest in growing the Company's 2D and 3D seismic data library, to repay debt, to repurchase its common shares and to pay dividends by deducting non-discretionary expenditures from cash EBITDA. Non-discretionary expenditures are defined as debt financing costs (net of deferred financing expenses amortized in the current period) and current tax provisions. Shareholder free cash flow per share is defined as shareholder free cash flow divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. The Company's definition of funds from operations is cash provided by continuing operations as prescribed by IFRS, excluding the impact of changes in non-cash working capital. Funds from operations represents the cash that was generated during the period, regardless of the timing of collection of receivables and payment of payables. Funds from operations per share is defined as funds from operations divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. (c) Long-term debt is defined as total long-term debt, including current portion, net of debt finance cost. (d) TTM cash EBITDA is defined as the sum of the trailing 12 month's cash EBITDA and is used to provide a comparable annualized measure. OUTLOOKWith the momentum generated by its financial performance in the first three quarters of 2011, Pulse is optimistic that its 2011 seismic revenue and other key performance indicators will surpass 2010 results. The Company's 100 percent growth in total seismic revenue and 110 percent growth in cash EBITDA over the first nine months of 2010 clearly exceed the cautiously optimistic outlook issued in its 2010 Annual Report. Pulse's total seismic revenue, cash EBITDA, shareholder free cash flow and funds from operations to the end of September 2011 all were well over 80 percent of full-year 2010 results, with the year's historically strongest quarter still lying ahead.This financial performance builds on the enlarged seismic data library created by the significant seismic data acquisition in September 2010 and the momentum that began in the latter part of 2010. Oil and natural gas industry activity, Crown mineral lease auctions, well drilling in Pulse's focus areas and participation survey activity have all been strong through the autumn of 2011, increasing Pulse's optimism.Pulse has used its growing revenues to further strengthen its balance sheet, including $11.7 million in long- term debt repayment to the end of the third quarter of 2011. The Company's optimism is reflected by the decision to reinstate the dividend in the third quarter, which action has generated strong support from shareholders.The industry drivers that, entering 2011, suggested greater sales and revenue for Pulse continued to strengthen incrementally over the course of the year, while the principal driver signalling caution, natural gas prices, has weakened further.Indicators of strengthening business conditions:Crude oil prices – Despite recent volatility, crude oil prices of approximately US$90 per barrel W.T.I. clearly remain high enough to drive profitable development of western Canada's numerous shale tight sands and other unconventional oil plays, while lending support to the economics of liquids -rich gas plays. Some of these plays, including the Montney, Nordegg, Cardium and Viking sandstones, lie within Pulse's core Edson-Fort St. John multi-zone corridor. Expansion through new land acquisition and increased drilling continues to be observed, with no discernible decline during the recent price volatility. The industry continues to apply the proven combination of horizontal well drilling and multiple hydraulic fracture completions to newly developed as well as historical reservoirs; Crown mineral lease auctions – "Land sales" as they are popularly known are a leading indicator of future exploration activity and of the need for seismic data. Alberta generated land sales of $3.2 billion to mid-October 2011 compared to $2.4 billion for all of 2010. The year-to-date figure is less than $250 million below the all-time annual record set in 2006. Many sales have taken place in Pulse's core area and were generally at high price levels, suggesting intense industry interest. In the other western provinces, land sales through the first half of the year were down. While not positive, these land sales represent a smaller share of new mineral leases than Alberta; Drilling rig utilization – Utilization across western Canada has continued its strong recovery. According to the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors, the number of rigs drilling has been higher in each of the first 10 months of 2011 than in 2010, with utilization rates climbing above 60 percent in August, September and October. The number of well completions through August was approximately 2,500 above the first eight months of 2010; Forecast rates of new well drilling – Publicly available well drilling forecasts suggest continued moderate growth over the strong recovery experienced in 2010. In July the Petroleum Services Association of Canada's (PSAC) third update to its 2011 forecast increased the number of wells expected to be drilled across Canada by 375 to 13,325, an increase of 1,175 wells, or 10 percent, over 2010 and of 1,075 wells over its initial forecast for 2011. Forecasts for the total number of rig- drilling-days and of horizontal wells as a proportion of all wells drilled remain strong. Each horizontal well penetrates the reservoir drainage area of several typical vertical wells, thereby requiring several times the land area and seismic coverage data of a vertical well. The growth of horizontal drilling is therefore considered an indirect indicator of continued land acquisitions and seismic data requirements; and Improved royalty regime – Changes to the Alberta royalty regime that became effective entering 2011 reduced crude oil and natural gas royalties and retained certain deep drilling incentives. The changes are especially favourable to medium-depth horizontal wells, which are increasing as a percentage of total wells drilled. Indicators such as mineral lease auctions and increased industry field activities suggest these changes have been positive. Indicator of weak business conditions:Natural gas prices – The natural gas price clearly provides reason for caution. The main AECO-C natural gas benchmark underperformed already-low forecasts for 2011 and fell below $3.50 per mcf in summer. The 12-month forward strip and the calendar 2012 strip remained barely above $3.50 per mcf as of late October. This weakness has caused natural gas producers to severely curtail drilling for dry gas, which lacks natural gas liquids content earning crude oil pricing, limiting interest in new seismic data for those regions. Price weakness also makes it difficult for natural gas producers to hedge their sales prices, further tightening producers' natural gas-directed capital spending. In the United States, the primary driver of North American natural gas prices, average weekly storage levels recently climbed to near the top of the five-year weekly average, after remaining well below the five-year weekly average for much of the summer, according to the Energy Information Administration. This is a bearish price signal. United States natural gas prices have sagged from the range of US$4.50 per million British thermal units (mmbtu) in mid-summer to about $3.50 per mmbtu in mid-October. Despite the price weakness, the number of drilling rigs pursuing natural gas targets in the United States has increased from a range above 850 active rigs in late spring to nearly 930 active rigs in mid-October, according to Baker Hughes Inc.Several unconventional liquids-rich natural gas plays in western Canada, however, including the Montney and Deep Basin, reportedly remain profitable and continue to receive significant reported capital investment. In the Deep Basin, producers are targeting at least six reservoirs for horizontal development. One of these, the Wilrich, was first drilled horizontally less than three years ago. By July 2011 there were approximately 60 known Wilrich horizontal wells on-stream, with combined production estimated at 135 mmcf per day, and producers were reporting plans to drill numerous additional such wells. Industry activity in emerging shale plays, such as the Duvernay, also appears to be accelerating. This activity in the most economic liquids -rich natural gas plays in western Canada suggests increased demand for associated seismic data.Although Pulse's optimism about future business conditions and financial results has strengthened over the course of 2011, the Company cannot predict the timing or size of future seismic data library sales. Together with the further weakening of natural gas prices, this calls for overall prudence in managing the Company's affairs. Through continued disciplined management, Pulse intends to maintain its strong record of cost control, which contributed to the Company's positive quarterly results. Maintaining Pulse's strong financial position is another key priority, including ample cash, which facilitates the Company's ability to sustain the quarterly dividend and to make substantial long-term debt repayments and common share repurchases. Pulse's strong balance sheet also helps it maintain extensive credit facilities on good terms and manageable interest rates.In addition, Pulse will remain vigilant for acquisition opportunities that meet the Company's three key criteria: seismic data that covers prospective areas with industry activity, 2D and 3D data that is high in quality, and data that has a favourable purchase valuation. The sustained weakness in natural gas prices provides reason for caution and continued conservative management of the Company's financial position. Continued growth in revenue, cash EBITDA and shareholder free cash flow remain Pulse's key objectives for the remainder of 2011 and entering 2012.For further analysis and discussion on the business indicators affecting Pulse please refer to the Management and Discussion Analysis for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 that is being posted on our website at www.pulsesseismic.com and filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).CORPORATE PROFILEPulse is a market leader in the acquisition, marketing and licensing of 2D and 3D seismic data to the western Canadian energy sector. Pulse owns the second-largest licensable seismic data library in Canada, currently consisting of approximately 26,700 net square kilometres of 3D seismic and approximately 340,000 net kilometres of 2D seismic. The library extensively covers the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin where most of Canada's oil and natural gas exploration and development occur.Forward Looking InformationThis news release contains information that constitutes "forward looking information" or "forward looking statements" (collectively, "forward looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. This forward looking information includes, among other things, statements regarding:general economic and industry outlook; optimism that 2011 seismic revenue and other key performance indicators will surpass 2010 results; 2011's historically strongest quarter still lying ahead; industry activity levels and capital spending; forecast commodity prices; forecast land sales (Crown mineral lease auctions); forecast oil and natural gas drilling activity; forecast oil and natural company drilling activity; forecast oil and natural gas company capital budgets; forecast horizontal drilling activity in unconventional oil and gas plays; estimated future demand for seismic data; estimated future seismic data sales; estimated future demand for participation surveys; expected commencement, completion and delivery dates for participation surveys; Pulse's dividend policy; Pulse's business and growth strategy; and Other expectations, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, assumptions, information and statements about possible future events, conditions, results and performance. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information. Forward looking information is based upon current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to vary and in some instances to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking information.The sources for forecasts and the material assumptions underlying this forward looking information are where applicable noted in the "Outlook" section of this news release.The material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to:economic risks; the demand for seismic data and participation surveys; the pricing of data library license sales; the level of pre-funding of participation surveys, and the ability of the Company to make subsequent data library sales from such participation surveys; the ability of the Company to complete participation surveys on time and within budget; the price and demand for oil and natural gas; the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development activities; the ability of the Company's customers to raise capital; environment, health and safety risks; the effect of seasonality and weather conditions on participation surveys; federal and provincial government laws and regulation, including taxation, royalty rates, environment and safety; competition from other seismic data library companies; dependence upon qualified seismic field contractors; dependence upon key management, operations and marketing personnel; loss of seismic data; and protection of Intellectual Property. The foregoing list of risks is not exhaustive. Additional information on these risks and other factors which could affect the Company's operations or financial results are included in the Risk Factors section of the Company's MD&A for the most recent calendar year and interim periods. Forward looking information is based upon the assumptions, expectations, estimates and opinions of the Company's management at the time the information is presented.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Douglas CuttsPulse Seismic Inc.President and CEO(403) 237-5559 or Toll-free: 1-877-460-5559ORPamela WicksPulse Seismic Inc.VP Finance and CFO(403) 237-5559 or Toll-free: email@example.com


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Look Sharp! (Bonus Tracks) (1979)
|Artist: Joe Jackson
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1. One More Time ~ Joe Jackson (Rock)
2. Sunday Papers ~ Joe Jackson (Rock)
3. Is She Really Going Out With Him? ~ Joe Jackson (Rock)
4. Happy Loving Couples ~ Joe Jackson (Rock)
5. Throw It Away ~ Joe Jackson (Rock)
6. Baby Stick Around ~ Joe Jackson (Rock)
7. Look Sharp! ~ Joe Jackson (Rock)
8. Fools In Love ~ Joe Jackson (Rock)
9. Instant Mash, (Do The) ~ Joe Jackson (Rock)
10. Pretty Girls ~ Joe Jackson (Rock)
11. Got The Time ~ Joe Jackson (Rock)
12. Don't Ask Me - (bonus track) ~ Joe Jackson (Rock)
13. You Got The Fever - (bonus track) ~ Joe Jackson (Rock)
|Upon its original release in January 1979, Joe Jackson's debut LP Look Sharp! emerged as a timely bridge between punk's confrontational aggression and the melodic accessibility of traditional pop. Particularly impressive was the album's popularity in America, where the edgy British acts that had risen in the wake of the punk explosion had thus far made little commercial headway. In that respect, Look Sharp!'s success can be seen as a pivotal cultural event, helping to open the door for the commercial breakthroughs of any number of left-of-center rock acts from both sides of the Atlantic. It isn't hard to see why listeners embraced Look Sharp!'s seamless blend of raw immediacy and savvy songcraft. "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" which eventually became a pop hit, remains a definitive outsider anthem, exemplifying the combination of seething anger and poignant humor that defined Jackson's early lyrical persona. "Sunday Papers" and "Pretty Girls" demonstrate the singer's knack for acid-laced social commentary, while "Happy Loving Couples" and the slinky, reggae-inflected "Fools In Love" encapsulate his acerbic-verging-on-misanthropic view of romance. The album sessions also yielded a pair of worthy outtakes, "You've Got The Fever" and "Don't Ask Me," which appeared, respectively, as the b-sides of the singles "Is She Really Going Out With Him" and "One More Time." Joe Jackson's evolution from Angry Young Man to inventive, boundary-crossing adult artist has yielded a remarkably diverse yet wholly distinctive body of music. But the stylistic and compositional innovations of the artist's work in the '80s and '90s doesn't negate the enduring impact of his earlier rock-based releases. Look Sharp! stands as some of the strongest, most personally-charged music of its era.
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|Personnel: Joe Jackson (vocals, harmonica, piano); Gary Sanford (guitar); Graham Maby (bass); Dave Houghton (drums).
|Reissue producer: Mike Ragogna.
|Recorded at Eden Studio, London, England. Includes liner notes by Scott Schinder.
|Digitally remastered by Erick Labson at Universal Mastering Studios West, North Hollywood, California.
|Personnel: Joe Jackson (vocals, harmonica, piano); Gary Sanford (guitar); Dave Houghton (drums).
|Audio Remasterer: Erick Labson.
|Liner Note Author: Scott Schinder.
|Recording information: Eden Studios, London, England.
|He burst onto the scene a couple of years later than Elvis Costello and Graham Parker, but Joe Jackson completed British rock's Angry Young Man trinity. As evidenced by his '79 debut, Jackson was a bit more eclectic than Parker or (early) Costello, and a touch ahead of both in terms of harmonic sophistication (though he downplayed his compositional chops at the beginning). The straight-ahead guitar-bass-drums trio that backed him on his first three albums was inspired by punk, but clearly more a part of the burgeoning new wave scene, marrying punk's aggression with smart, hooky pop song structures.
|True to the spirit of the times, Jackson's irritated by just about everything; tabloids ("Sunday Papers"), his libido ("Pretty Girls"), muzak ("Instant Mash"), you name it. Fortunately, his pop craftsmanship is unerring, so no matter how irate he gets, his anger is backed up with infectious melodies and rhythms. Jackson moves deftly from the punk raving of "Got the Time" to the reggaefied "Fools in Love" and the '60s-ish pop of his first monster hit "Is She Really Going Out With Him" without missing a step.
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|Release Date : 08/14/2001
|Original Release Date : 1979
|Catalog ID : 586194
|Label : A&M (USA)
|Number of Discs : 1
|Studio/Live : Studio
|Mono/Stereo : Stereo
|SPAR Code : AAD
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- Ranked #7 in CMJ's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1979".
- Ranked #7 in CMJ's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1979".
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I have the feeling, this is what you picture when you use the term "desktop":
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Posted 19 March 2012 - 16:51
How do you think videos like that are being made by the various people involved? Let me tell you, they won't be using Metro anytime soon. For any serious work on Windows 8 you'll most likely end up using the "desktop" for the years to come, so there's really nothing dead about it.
Face it, the desktop OS is dead.
Posted 19 March 2012 - 19:04
I'm growing a bit tired of quoting Microsoft:
I'm already using an iPad. How does that make me resistant to change? It simply doesn't work well for every use case.
Wow you have got to be kidding me.
Rotating a tablet a certain way and attaching a keyboard does not magically turn it into a desktop.
If I showed a picture with my iPhone horizontal, and a keyboard connected to it, is that a desktop?
A desktop computer is a computer that you intend not to move. It is specifically made to be in a fixed location.
Oh wait, let me guess, laptops are now desktop computers right? My mom had a laptop that never moved for 5 years. She kept it on the desk at all times and never moved it once.
Those pictures you listed above are not desktop computers. No way.
Posted 19 March 2012 - 22:54
Mouse isn't as accurate as trackball. If you didn't switch to trackball before, you never cared about accuracy before Metro.
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Posted 19 March 2012 - 23:48
This is why we're getting Metro:
Stright from Microsoft.
Posted 19 March 2012 - 23:52
Why is it so horrible to perform this slowly and 100% optional like Apple is doing? At least they are keeping their 10 years of UI design intact by still having the dock on.
Posted 20 March 2012 - 00:14
Apple realizes that people don't operate their Macs in the same way as they do their iPads. For some reason Microsoft is under the impression whatever works for tablets works for desktops as well and vice versa. With Windows XP through 7 the company assumed people would enjoy using a minimally adapted desktop UI on a touch screen device (guess again), starting Windows 8 they think people will enjoy using a tablet UI on regular desktops and notebooks.
Because the tech world doesn't move at a snail's pace anymore? 10 years is FAR too long to move over to a new paradigm, especially now. OS X is being left in the dirt.
Posted 20 March 2012 - 00:36
That's not really Metro is it? You're showing me the desktop environment with Windows Aero which is included for compatibility reasons and whatnot.
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That's not really Metro is it? You're showing me the desktop environment with Windows Aero which is included for compatibility reasons and whatnot.


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Metroplex. In the stands, drums and cowbells amp up chants of "Let's go, Dal-las,"
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Join me Jo, for a life-enhancing experience here at Yoga Holidays Turkey. Open from May, June, July, September and October stay for one week or two of all inspiring breath-centered Yoga, delicious food, relaxation and fun in the Sunshine. Stay at our accommodation offering private en-suite rooms set within a beautiful Oasis in the heart of the historic town Side with golden beaches just a few steps away and experience a truly colourful and vibrant Turkish Culture.
Established in 2009, Our Yoga holidays bring about the perfect balance of Yoga and free time that keep our guests returning year after year. With 4 morning and 4 evening yoga practices per week taken either in our beautiful Yoga Shala or outside in our colourful shaded Oasis.
Together we will breath, feel and notice the wonderful effects it has on our physical and mental body and discover how my breathcentered practice (flowing with breath) has such a profound effect on our whole being. Moving this way we Feel freedom and spaciousness in our bodies, calm, focus in our minds and brings you back into Balance. With classes kept small to allow for me to connect with you all, give advice and encouragement offering YOU the confidence to Grow YOUR own yoga practice, in a relaxed, fun environment suitable for everyone.
Hi Jo and Murat, thank you immensely for a truly wonderful week of total unadulterated mindfulness and chill-laxin' – Jo – you are a legend, mentor, wise owl and fabulous. Love and warmth and good thoughts" – Sheena Xx
Our open buffet breakfast will be waiting for us after our morning yoga practice leaving you the whole day free to enjoy lazing on the beach just a stroll away or to explore this wonderful historical area before returning for our evening yoga practice.
We offer 2 traditional Turkish Dinners per week. Monday evening to welcome you here and On Friday to say farewell. The other evenings are free to enjoy chilled evenings in one of the restaurants or cafes near by.
" Unlike many yoga retreats. We have a very laid back approach with no hard rules or strict regimes. We love to laugh, have fun and enjoy life inspiring yoga together." More reviews here.
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Our location surrounded by golden beaches and historical attractions are all with-in walking distance of our accommodation. Explore the old shopping streets, restaurants, beautiful harbour, visit local markets, go on a private boat trip or just chill in the garden, Our holidays offer something for everyone.
Thank you so much Jo for embracing complete strangers into your practice (and home); your encouragement to every single person with warmth, kindness and opportunity to challenge ourselves. It was really inspiring to hear your journey and humbling to share the flow of your incredible manner of teaching which comes from the heart and soul. I've left with so many positive thoughts, time to reflect on me and continue to take in every moment with lots of beautiful new like minded friends. Much love – Dipannita – London xxxx
"Just wanted to say thank you again for an amazing holiday, the fact that you are able to offer this amazing opportunity to people like me is a credit to your vision, ability, hospitality and passion for what you do, which is so much more than just a job!" – George – Holland.
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Being a Muslim in Pakistan isn't easy. Oh yes, the country was made for the Muslims of India and we're supposed to be the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, but as some people will argue, that is our biggest mistake in a world where it seems that secular countries have their act together. But forget the Nation. I'll just talk about myself.
I recently went on pilgrimage to Mecca or Makkah and Madina, two of the holiest places in Islam. The pilgrimage is called Umrah and is a "lesser" one compared to the grand Hajj. It involves circling the Ka'aba or house of God, that black cube that dates to Abrahamic times, seven times. You then pray a short prayer and then run or walk between the two hillocks of Safah and Marwah seven times to revisit the trial of Hagar who went looking desperately for water for her infant son Ishmael.
I completed my Umrah and when I returned to Karachi all everyone could ask me was if I had attained peace.
No. I didn't.
Anyone who's honest will probably tell you that God is complex and having a relationship with God is hard work, especially in lives where children die and depression hits and husbands leave us etc. Someone told me despair is forbidden in Islam. Perhaps that's true. But isn't it one of the most human emotions? No one is inherently wired to be eternally hopeful.
People told me that the Haram Sharif or site of the Ka'aba is a peaceful place but if you go there today it will be hard to ignore the giant cranes. They are expanding the area and the construction is loud. Temporary circular ramps have been set up so your view of the Ka'aba can be partially obstructed from certain angles.
Amid the drilling, I tried to pray. I accomplished it technically but it was a struggle to connect. Many people have told me that they also struggled. I must confess that I find it easier to connect at home at 3am when I get up for a special prayer from time to time. Perhaps it's the silence.
The hardest part about God is that it seems like a one-way conversation. Could I get a receipt please? God, please bring Karachi mass transit, I prayed. Please reduce our homicide rate. And while you're at it, good roads and sanitation would be great, if you can manage.
When we landed in the city of Madina, four hours from Makkah, we drove straight from the small airport to the grave of Hazrat Hamza (RA), the uncle of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who was one of Islam's warriors and was martyred at the Battle of Uhad. The grave is just a rectangular marked out plot, nothing special, no headstone. It is in a larger plot that is girt round by a boundary wall, a tall wrought iron grille and plexiglass. People have broken the plastic in places so you can actually look inside. So I stood at one point and looked in. I don't know what I was expecting, but obviously in Islam we are taught that it's not kosher to worship at graves. We come from God and return to him. Mourning isn't encouraged beyond three days.
So I stood there. Just looking. At the dusty sand. There was the sound of a few people talking beside me. A Bedouin woman was selling prayer beads on a makeshift stall behind me. It wasn't cold, just cool. We had come at a good season to the desert. The smell of roses drifted through the breeze.
So I inhaled. Deeply. It was a perfume slightly stronger than the ittar or incense people use at home. It was kind of like the non-alcoholic oils or Oud perfume Arabs are so famous for. Wave after wave of it. There was a depth to it, a mystery - not all of it was dried rose. After the first whiff hit the palate, a second earthier deeper layer followed.
"Do you smell that," one of my fellow pilgrims asked.
I looked down into the plot, craned my neck to see if someone had dropped a stick of incense. Was the woman selling it behind me?
It was coming from the grave, from the very air above the grave. Our guide said that this was true. Indeed, the graves of martyrs smell of roses.
People laughed at me back home when I told this story.
I couldn't shake the sense that I had been in the presence of something when I arrived in Makkah. When I performed the Umrah, circling the Ka'aba, I melted into the crowd. We were like a human dial rotating in unison around this one centrifugal point. As our mass moved, I turned to look at it and marveled. Someone is always circling it. For centuries someone has always circled it. "Once when there was a problem and the Haram was emptied for security reasons, birds began to circle the Ka'aba," a friend told me.
I read as much as I can, sometimes out of fear, sometimes in search of answers. Muhammad Asad's interpretation, exegesis and translation of the Quran is by far the best one I have encountered. He was a Polish Jew who converted and mastered the language. His explanations carry impossible nuance couched in the language of literary analysis, one that resonates with me the most.
And so I cling to these small moments of duende, as Lorca would call them. Most of the time I feel like I'm a bad Muslim. I don't pray regularly enough. I do tons of other dumb things. My faith is weak. I question. I get mad. I go silent. I sink in despair.
In Pakistan, which always feels like we're in a permanent state of falling apart, it's hard to believe that we're a Muslim country. Just today the weird news of the day was the Council of Islamic Ideology wants it to be easier for a man to marry a second time - you don't need the first wife's written approval, these wise and learned men maintained. Over 60 children have died of malnutrition in the Thar desert. The chief minister hasn't considered it enough of a reason to resign.
It seems as if we get Islam wrong all the time. It's spirit at least. And all we're interested in is policing everyone but ourselves.
But I suppose that now, post-Umrah, as I navigate the Quran, trying to pray, connect, do the right thing even if I don't like it, somewhere there will always be the smell of roses.
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BUFORD - Buford coach Jess Simpson might have the best backup quarterback in Georgia.
This is the most fun time of year to play high school football for those still in the running.
Just like last season, Gainesville's football team will have to find a way to win in enemy territory in order to reach the Class AAAAA state championship game in The Georgia Dome. Buford, meanwhile, can punch its ticket to the Class AAA title contest in the friendly confines of Tom Riden Stadium.
Not even a tender left shoulder on quarterback Deshaun Watson or a potent Mundy's Mill running game could keep Gainesville from earning a win in the state quarterfinals on Friday at City Park Stadium.
The Gainesville Red Elephants are starting to become very comfortable at playing football when the weather turns cold.
BARNESVILLE - Despite being in unfamiliar territory on Friday against Jefferson, Lamar County didn't panic.
BUFORD - It wasn't pretty, but Buford's quarterfinal matchup with fellow state power Carver-Columbus finished in usual fashion - with the Wolves on top.
This isn't uncharted territory for the Gainesville Red Elephants. If anything, the members of Gainesville's football team expected to be here, practicing the week of Thanksgiving and playing in a high-profile quarterfinal matchup on Black Friday.
JEFFERSON - Trailing by three points in the closing minutes of last week's second-round playoff matchup at Heard County, Jefferson's defense was able to do something it hadn't been able to do all game long: Make a stop.
BUFORD - Lately it's almost a given that top-ranked Buford will face Carver-Columbus in the playoffs.
Tickets for Gainesville's Class AAAAA state quarterfinal game Friday against Mundy's Mill will be on sale from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the school's lobby.
One of the few uncertain moments for top-ranked Buford (12-0) came early Saturday morning with a coin flip to determine home field for Friday's state quarterfinal game against No. 4 Carver-Columbus (11-1).
Out of all the impressive things Gainesville did in its second-round playoff win against South Paulding, it was a brilliant third quarter that stood out the most. The Red Elephants (11-1) scored touchdowns on all four offensive possessions in the third period, while stifling the Spartans' offense, to secure a 51-12 win at City Park Stadium.
TYRONE - Chestatee made major strides during its 2013 season, building a campaign that reached historic levels in the program's short history.
BUFORD - Thomas Wilson scored two touchdowns in just over a minute and Tyler Winslow returned a blocked punt 14 yards as the Buford Wolves blew open what was a close second-round playoff matchup against Woodward Academy on Friday night at Tom Riden Stadium to win 40-7.
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West Hall's first region title in the program's 27-year history is just within grasp, junior running back Kwon Williams said after a 49-0 shellacking of Fannin County Friday night.
Gainesville rolled to its sixth win of the season Friday, beating Cedar Shoals 61-26 in Athens.
Chris Dennis came through for North Hall with a last-chance field goal to lift his team to victory in a 38-35 win against Monroe Area on Friday in Gainesville.
CLEVELAND - The Chestatee War Eagles couldn't have scripted a better start, but the White County Warriors used an opportunistic defense and a pair of quick strikes on offense to secure a decisive comeback victory Friday.
Commerce rolled past Towns County 58-0 on Friday to stay in the region playoff hunt.
BOGART - North Oconee knew what it was up against when Buford made the trip to Bogart.
Habersham Central fell at Johns Creek 42-14 on Friday in Alpharetta.
Greene County held off Riverside Military Academy 24-7 on Friday at Maginnis Field in Gainesville.
Jackson County bested county rival East Jackson 35-15 on Friday in Commerce.
Athens Christian shut out Lakeview Academy 40-0 on Friday at Eagle Field in Athens.
Flowery Branch spoiled homecoming Friday for the Apalachee with a 52-28 victory.
East Hall quarterback Devin Watson said he slept for 14 hours Thursday night to stave off a migraine in order to play in Friday night's rivalry game against Johnson.
Gainesville got rid of a bitter taste in its mouth with a sharp performance Friday against Clarke Central when it needed it most.
Chestatee fell at home to Stephens County on Friday, losing 55-27 to Toccoa.
Fourth-ranked Jefferson rolled to a big 63-0 win over East Jackson on Friday at Memorial Stadium.
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This onion charlotte is a baked recipe made with onions and cheese along with bredcrumbs. Cooked and baked with spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, the onion charlotte recipe can be served as a side in meals. Light and savory, it is quite delicious too.
|Bermuda onions
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|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|2 Tablespoon
|3 Tablespoon
|Grated nutmeg
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|Ground cinnamon
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|Bread slices
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|Grated cheese
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|Bread crumbs
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Put onions into pan; just cover with cold water.
Cover; boil 2 to 3 minutes.
Drain; return to pan.
Add milk and 4 tablespoons water; cover.
Simmer until onions are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Mix cornstarch to smooth paste with a little extra milk; add to onions.
Stir until boiling.
Add 2 tablespoons butter, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Remove crusts from bread; fry in oil until brown on both sides.
Arrange in bottom and around sides of baking dish; pour in onion mixture.
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Some people point then shoot. The target is in clear site, and they simply go for it. Ready, aim and fire. As for me, I fire first.
I have tried the traditional method. Really, I have. But no matter how ready I think I am, whenever I take aim, either I stumble or the target moves. In the end I wind up with a backside full of mud and grass stains, and a mouthful of wounded pride. Hence the fire first strategy I've adopted to guide me along this dusty road of life.
This is not an approach I would recommend to anyone else. It's like driving without a map and letting the car decide which fork in the road it wants to take on any given day. But I learned long ago this is the right approach for me.
The era was "BC" – before computer, pre-paid cards. Every student driving to and from t he university campus was obliged to have in their possession three American quarters. Without those coins, your car would become captive to the parking structure – unless you were bold enough to punch the gas and break through the barrier, which happened often enough. I have never been quite that daring. And since I commuted to campus every day, I had to have quarters. Three of them. Every day. Neither nickels, nor dimes, nor even dollars would do. And they had to be American – which might not sound like much of a problem, but this was in Detroit, just one bridge-crossing away from Canada. Canadian quarters were always finding there way into my pocket.
So it came to be that on one uneventful, nondescript day in the life of just another quarter-pinching college student, an odd series of numbers popped into my head. It was as though some freaky, fairy godmother felt a smidgen of sympathy after watching me scavenge yet again for quarters. After another successful hunt allowed me to drive back home, I stopped at a light and "poof," there they were, four meaningless numbers rambling through the weary pathways in my brain.
"Hmmm," I said to myself, "maybe I should buy a lottery ticket."
But a lottery ticket costs money -- a whole dollar, in fact. Even a tired college student could calculate that one dollar, broke n into those blessed quarters, would pay for one and one-third days of parking – or at least one day of parking and one cup of muddy coffee from a campus vending machine. No, a lottery ticket would not a wise investment make under such circumstances.
Yes, I did stop briefly in front of the corner party store where Grandpa always got his daily lottery fix. I sat at the curb and looked at the door to that store, considering both the odds and the risks, and wondering whether Grandpa would have some quarters for me that night. That was a little game of ours; he would discretely pass me a handful of quarters as though they were some sort of contraband and he was my black-market connection. I never quite understood his motivation for the secrecy, but I always knew his motivation for those periodic gifts. I'm proud to say now that Grandpa was proud of me then. I was the first in the family to make it to college. Those quarters were his contribution to my success.
But would I get a contribution that night? Since there never were any guarantees, I did what I thought I should: I shifted the car into gear, got back on the road and drove home.
That was certainly the wise thing to do. It was just as certainly not the right one.
As you might have guessed, those numbers did come in. I would not have won a huge pot, had I played them. Really, it was just a regular, dail y drawing, which would have netted me a few hundred dollars at most. But can you imagine how many quarters I could have gained from those winnings? I could imagine it with painful clarity.
Perhaps I should have known. After all, the very fact that I was even attending college was almost a fluke. On another uneventful, nondescript day in the life of a high-school student just a few years earlier, I checked the mail one day, and "poof," there was a letter from Wayne State University offering me a scholarship. Okay, so I did earn it on merit. Still, it was a nice surprise. It was also an offer I could not refuse.
I never know what surprises might pop up in my path from day to day. The road I travel has never been clear. For reasons much like the lost lottery, I veered off the main highway long ago and wound up on something far more bumpy, yet perhaps more exciting. I've traveled to far away places, met wonderful people, heard incredible stories and even created a few stories of my own.
Maybe some fairy godmothers wave their wands and leave golden carriages in their wakes. Mine leaves breadcrumbs. I'd be a fool not to follow them.
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