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Intact Financial Corporation Selects Guidewire Solution for Claims Management

 Guidewire ClaimCenter® reinforces Intact's customer-driven focus

Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Intact Financial Corporation Selects Guidewire Solution for Claims Management08:55 EDT Wednesday, June 27, 2012 TORONTO & SAN MATEO, Calif. (Business Wire) -- Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC), Canada's largest provider of home, auto and business insurance, and Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE), a provider of core system software to property/casualty (P/C) insurers, announced today that Intact has selected Guidewire ClaimCenter® as its new claims management system. Intact Financial Corporation will implement ClaimCenter to help manage all of its commercial and personal lines' claims. Intact had the opportunity to evaluate ClaimCenter firsthand as a result of its recent acquisition of AXA Canada, which has been using the software for the last five years. "As we were looking for a scalable platform that could be deployed across all our business units and lines of insurance, we came to the conclusion that Guidewire ClaimCenter was the best solution. It will allow us to reinforce our customer-driven focus and to better deliver on our promise to offer an outstanding claims experience to our customers. Furthermore, Guidewire's solution will provide us the ability to better manage the complexity and the scale associated with an expanding claims organization that helps more than half a million customers get back on track, annually," said Mathieu Lamy, Senior Vice President, Claims of Intact Financial Corporation. Guidewire ClaimCenter will allow Intact to: Utilize a common claims platform and consistent workflow to consolidate and standardize its claims handling systems and processes; Increase productivity and lower claims cycle times; Easily make upgrades to keep pace with changing business and market needs due to the system's flexibility; and Reduce system maintenance costs. "We are honored that Intact has selected Guidewire as its claims transformation vendor," said Marcus Ryu, Chief Executive Officer, Guidewire Software. "We appreciate Intact's dedication to offering an outstanding experience to its customers and look forward to working with them to better manage the expanding scale of their operations." Guidewire ClaimCenter is a leading end-to-end claims management system, built from the ground up to meet the specific needs of today's P&C insurers. ClaimCenter's flexible business rules enable claims organizations to define, enforce, and continually refine their preferred claim handling practices in order to optimize and monitor their claim processes. ClaimCenter is in use by insurers of all sizes across all P&C product lines to improve speed and accuracy, reduce loss adjustment expense, and enable proactive management of claims. ClaimCenter is available as a standalone system or as part of Guidewire InsuranceSuite™, and can be integrated to an insurer's legacy systems or third party applications. About Intact Financial Corporation Intact Financial is the largest provider of property and casualty insurance in Canada. Intact offers home, auto and business insurance through Intact Insurance, belairdirect, Grey Power and BrokerLink. For more information, please visit www.intactfc.com About Guidewire Software Guidewire Software is a provider of core system software to the global Property/Casualty (general) insurance industry. Designed to be flexible and scalable, Guidewire solutions give insurers the capability to deliver excellent service, increase market share and lower operating costs. Guidewire InsuranceSuite™, consisting of Guidewire PolicyCenter®, Guidewire ClaimCenter® and Guidewire BillingCenter® spans the key functional areas in insurance – underwriting and policy administration, claims management, and billing. Guidewire is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with offices in Beijing, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Munich, Paris, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com NOTE: Guidewire, Guidewire Software, Guidewire ClaimCenter, Guidewire PolicyCenter, Guidewire BillingCenter, Guidewire InsuranceSuite, Deliver Insurance Your Way, Guidewire PartnerConnect and the Guidewire logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Guidewire Software, Inc. Guidewire Software, Inc.Diana Stott, +1 650-356-4941Public Relations firstname.lastname@example.com Financial CorporationGilles Gratton, 416-217-7206Vice President, Corporate email@example.com

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Thursday, November 2, 2006
Botticelli Signature: Cashew Butter Truffle
Botticelli is an upscale chocolate brand in Canada that makes nice bars at reasonable prices. I've never seen them in stores, but last year my husband brought me one that he got a London Drugs, so they're pretty easy to find.
Sam, whom I met at All Candy Expo earlier this summer sent me some excellent bars to try in their Signature line. I want to post about all of them, but I have to finish tasting them all. I had to post about this one first because he sent me TWO bars and both are gone now. The listing of quality ingredients on the label alone made my mouth water.
The Cashew Butter Truffle is a milk chocolate bar with a filling of cashew butter. It's not quite truffle-like in my estimation, more on the nut butter end of things, but that suits me just fine. The smooth and nutty butter has a good salty hit (though it says there's no added salt) and a true-to-life flavor of cashews that just sends me over the moon.
My only disappointment about the bar was there were some "unfilled" squares on one end of the bar that were just chocolate. I like chocolate and all, but I really wanted more of that cashwey goodness.
Cashews are so rare in consumer branded chocolates it's so refreshing to not only find a bar, but find it to be good. If you're a nut fan, this might be the bar for you. If you've seen them in stores in Canada, do let me know where they've turned up.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
The Great Pumpkin Roundup
There were people who wanted me to do this. There were readers commenting that I should be covering Halloween goodies. So here goes. I went to the drug stores over the weekend and found all the pumpkins, most of them marshmallowy.
I did a roundup earlier this year of Easter eggs from Russell Stover and I was pleasantly suprised by the taste and quality of them, so it wasn't hard to purchase these (though they were only on sale for 50 cents each).
This one really appealed to me because it reminded me of one of my favorite candies ever, the See's Scotchmallow (always best in the dark chocolate single pieces, not the milk chocolate "bar" thing). The pumpkin shape out of the package is actually pretty good. It has some shape and definition, which I enjoyed quite a bit.
It smelled sweet and not a bit like chocolate. The caramel is soft and flowing and the marshmallow firm and bouncy but very moist. The combination of all the textures is nice, but the caramel doesn't quite have that toasted sugar taste and it's not quite salty enough to balance out all the other sweetness.
I have to say, after staring at the packaging for Russell Stover for the past couple of days, I've decided I don't really like it. It has a sort of faux Peanuts feel to it that I find a little sad. Maybe it's that the colors are too much like Easter and I feel like Charlie Brown and this might be the equivalent of getting a rock in my Trick or Treat bag.
This was certainly the best looking pumpkin of the whole bunch. It was thick and had a well-defined and easily recognizable shape. The bite was nice, with the soft and fluffy marshmallow center, but it lacked a vanilla punch. It just lacked flavor. The chocolate couldn't carry it, because it didn't have much flavor of its own, though it's not like it was bad, just sweet and without any sort of dairy component to even give it a little kick.
I love the purple package. I really do, but it kind of confused me. Hershey's is positioning purple as their color for dark chocolate (they use it on the Dark Kisses and those dark jewel tones on the Special Dark packaging). But no, this is milk chocolate.
I figured if I was disappointed with the lack of flavor in the Russell Stover marshmallows, Hershey's would pick up the slack. After all, Hershey's is known for their distinctive milk chocolate. This one was packaged nicely, a much bigger package than the Russell Stover even though it was slightly lighter. The marshmallow is nice and lofty and has a more firm latexy quality to it. Dryer and with a distinctive fake vanilla flavor, the marshmallow certainly had some personality. The chocolate on here was not really up to the challenge though. Too grainy, too sweet and just not creamy enough for me. I kinda scraped it off with my teeth so I could have more uninterrupted marshmallow. (This pumpkin was made in Canada.)
Everyone's well aware of my love of Reese's but this has to be the ugly duckling of the pumpkin bunch. It barely even looks like a pumpkin, it was difficult to extract from the wrapper and has a plain old greasy appearance and feel.
Now, all that aside, it's a Reese's Egg ... and I love Reese's Eggs. They're different from Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, the ratios are different and though they tried to recapture this difference with the Reese's Limited Edition Bars earlier this year, I think these unattractive lumps offer something compelling enough to warrant making them seasonally. The center is firm and a little crumbly, a mix of salty, grainy and sweet with a thin and sticky milk chocolate coating that adds a little more sweetness to the mix.
I've saved the best for last. Last spring I tried my first Snickers novelty item, it was a Snickers Easter Egg. I actually liked it quite a bit and found it different enough from a regular Snickers bar to put it in the same class as the Reese's Peanut Butter Egg (ratios and all that). For some reason the Snickers Pumpkin might have a slight edge on the Egg. It might have been because I couldn't easily re-wrap the pumpkin in its foil wrapper, I had to eat it right away. Well, it might not technically have been eaten ... it might have been gobbled.
There aren't as many whole peanuts in the pumpkin, but there's a definite nuttiness to it. The nougat seems moister and flavorful and the soft caramel is smooth and has a little toasted salty hit to it that helps out the whole thing. The chocolate is merely adequate, but smooth enough to support the whole (and of course give it the lovely pumpkin shell).
If you'd like more opinions on the other pumpkin shaped goodies, coincidence has it again that Rebecca has posted on the Hershey's orange pumpkins and Joanna has both orange flavored ones that I couldn't bring myself to purchase.
All of the pumpkins I listed were 50 cents each on sale. If you're looking for stuff to throw into the Trick or Treat bags, stick with the tried and true candies, they're less expensive (when on sale most fun sized bars can be 10 cents each). If you're looking for a little treat for yourself, it's not a bad gamble. Overall I'm giving them all a 4 out of 10. They're benign ... they're not the epitome of their genre, but they're not embarrassments either.
Friday, September 29, 2006
Head to Head: Milky Way & Mars (Canada & UK)
I'm not quite sure what possessed me to do this array of bars, but here it is. Readers write in and ask what sorts of American candy they should take with them as hostess gifts or ship to friends overseas as quintessential American bars. The Milky Way is right up there, as one of the earliest bars that Mars developed (1923).
It's a bar that I should love, after all, it's supposed to be a malted milkshake in a bar.
There are several iterations of this bar both here and abroad. I got a hold of the American versions of both the milk chocolate and dark versions and the UK Mars (milk chocolate) and Canadian Mars Dark (dark chocolate).
The bar is called Milky Way in the United States but everywhere else on the planet it's known as the Mars. (There was once an American Mars bar, but that's since been renamed Snickers Almond ... there is a bar called Milky Way in the rest of the world too, but that's like the American 3 Musketeers bar.)
I haven't had a Milky Way bar in about 10 years. I've always thought they were too sweet, but after breaking one open the smell of malt was really compelling, making me doubt the wisdon of my embargo. The nougat here is the highlight, a medium color of fluffy, slightly grainy nougat covered with a stripe of caramel and covered in milk chocolate.
The flavors go nicely together and the caramel has a slight salty note to it that balances out the very sweet and only passably smooth chocolate. The malt is earthy and brings flavor to the bar.
The UK bar known as Mars has a similar cocoa colored and grainy, fluffed nougat covered with a stripe of glossy caramel and then milk chocolate. The caramel here was noticeably smoother, but the maltiness was much more subdued and replaced with a milky flavor.
The American bar is on the left and the British on the right. There was a difference in size, the British slightly larger at 62.5 grams over America's 58.1 grams. The UK bar as slightly longer and a little taller.
Recently the standard bars started to appear in darker coats. Back in 1936, based on the success of the Milky Way bar, Mars introduced the Forever Yours bar. It remained in the Mars product line until 1979 when it was discontinued. Customers complained and the Milky Way Dark bar was introduced in 1989 and then the name changed to Milky Way Midnight in 2000.
Milky Way Midnight - beautiful dark bar with little folds of chocolate on the top. The dark chocolate has a little reddish tone to it. Inside is a fluffy white (with a yellow tone) nougat and a stripe of caramel. Smells slightly smoky and very sweet. The caramel dominates in this bar and its sweet stickiness isn't completely offset by the smooth but otherwise flavorless dark chocolate.
Mars Dark - a stunning dark bar with glossy dark brown chocolate. Inside is a fluffy white nougat (with a slight yellow tone) and a stripe of caramel. The nougat on this one seemed slightly grainier but still sweet and only slightly less overwhelmed by the caramel. The chocolate, though pretty still doesn't add much of a flavor counterbalance for the whole bar just a smooth texture.
The wrapper on the Mars Dark bar is a bit of a blunder, if you ask me, as it seems to indicate milk chocolate by its lighter, creamy color over the black package of the Mars bar.
So, you're wondering what the difference is? The American one is on the left and the Canadian on the right. The Canadian bar is larger, by .1 grams. The ingredients list is virtually identical as well. The only difference on the labeling is that the Canadian one lists the true trans fat content at .1 grams (American food does not have to be labeled if it's less than .5 grams).
The important thing to note is that the milk chocolate and dark chocolate versions differ in more than their coats. The nougat is markedly different. The dark bars are missing the malt component, and instead have the vanilla nougat (that's found in the American Snickers Almond bar). The difference between the American and foreign bars isn't that marked and I think that fans should be happy with either when they're traveling. I give all bars a 6 out of 10.
Overall, I wish that the Milky Way Midnight or Mars Dark really was just a dark chocolate version of the Milky Way/Mars bar - I think the combo of dark chocolate and malted goodness would be great. But Mars must not believe that (I'm not sure if the Forever Yours had the malted nougat or not ... honestly I think it's wrong to muck with too many ingredient variations and try to stick the same name on it). I might pick one of these out of a bowl of miniatures, but I'll stick to the See's Awesome Nut & Chew Bar as my favorite nougat candy bar for now.
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POSTED BY Cybele AT 7:23 am Candy • Review • Mars • Caramel • Chocolate • Malt • Nougat • 6-Tempting • Canada • United Kingdom • United States • Head to Head • Comments (27)
Monday, August 28, 2006
Coffee Crisp now in the USA!
If there were ever a case study for how the internet and fan passion can change marketing policy of a corporation, it has to be Coffee Crisp.
Made by Nestle, the Coffee Crisp is a wafer bar with a coffee flavored cream and chocolate-like coating. They've been very popular in Canada for years, but for some reason they were never introduced in the United States. For at least five years a web petition/email/phone campaign was circulating to get them in the States and those efforts have finally come to fruition.
At first Nestle responded by allowing American stores order the Coffee Crisp to carry in their stores, but they made no real effort to advertise or give any special deals (as is very common with other candies). Instead Coffee Crisp were often seen in stores near the Canadian border, large urban markets and on internet stores that catered to the obsessed.
If you want to know where to find your own, check out the fan site called CoffeeCrisp.org - they have a special page called Coffee Crisp Sightings. I still haven't seen them anywhere (including the places where I used to see them before their official introduction).
You can also find info on their official website: Nestle-coffeecrisp.com
The packaging for the bar was changed a little in the past year (as was much of Nestle's product line) but the candy bars you'll find here are still made in Canada. I'd hoped that they'd change the recipe a little bit to get rid of the hydrogenated oils ... the bar carries 1.5 grams of trans fats. Some purists probably celebrate them sticking to tradition.
Previous coverage about the petition here and I reviewed the Coffee Crisp last year (a bar I found at a gourmet market ... I wasn't really that fond of it).
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
M&Ms Line
There's a favorite candy here in the United States, it's called M&Ms ... or maybe they're called M&Ms, I'm never quite sure about how to make implied plurals singular.
M&Ms are not unique, they have a similar candy product in the UK and other former parts of the crown called Smarties. And of course there are plenty of knock-offs, including Hersheyettes, Jots, Rocklets, Sun Drops and Garfield's Chocobites. There are quite a few legends about how M&Ms and Smarties were invented, but suffice to say that they exist and that's the important part.
Milk Chocolate M&Ms
You're not crazy, they were once called Plain M&Ms, but in 2000 they shifted their name to Milk Chocolate M&Ms.
A little bit of trivia and history. The Ms in M&M stand for Forrest Mars and R. Bruce Murrie. Forrest Mars left his fathers candy company and partnered with Murrie to create the M&M. It took some help, which came from Murrie's father, who ran the Hershey Chocolate company at the time. The technology behind the manufacture of M&Ms and even the chocolate itself came from Hershey's factories. In the 60s Mars starting making their own chocolate and no longer needed to order it from Hershey.
Red M&Ms were discontinued in 1976 because of a scare with a food dye called Red Dye #2 (which was not used in M&Ms). At that time the colors in the M&M pack were: Green, Orange, Yellow, Light Brown & Dark Brown. The Red M&M returned in 1985, at first as part of the Holiday color mix then in the regular mix.
Peanut M&Ms
Overwhelmingly consistent in size, which is a credit to M&Ms production line choosing peanuts that are all the same size. The crunchy candy shell and slightly smoky tasting nuts combine well but overshadow the chocolate a smidge. But the chocolate provides a mellow sweetness and a creaminess during the final stages of chewing. I do get a bad peanut every once in a while, but usually not one every bag.
M&Ms were not a blazing success when they were launched, though they were well received. The trick for Mars was to figure out how to reach both their intended consumers (children) and the decision makers (parents). M&Ms were initially sold to the military during WWII, but Mars thought they were the perfect kids candy. Kids loved them, they just couldn't convince their parents to buy them. It wasn't until they hit upon their slogan, "melts in your mouth, not in your hands" that parents caught on that it was a less messy chocolate candy for kids. The rest is history.
Almond M&Ms
Really, this is the perfect M&M, as far as I'm concerned. They almonds might not be top notch as they're often small, but they're fresh and crunchy and provide a good backdrop to the very sweet and slightly grainy chocolate.
Peanut Butter M&Ms
These are very nice and satisfying, but I find them a little greasy and smoky tasting.
One of the interesting bits of trivia about M&Ms Peanut Butter is that there was a large lawsuit between Hershey & Mars when they first came out. Hershey accused Mars of trying to make them look like Reese's Pieces - the packaging was the same color, the format of the bag, the type was in brown, etc. Now you'll notice that the color is slightly shifted away from the Reese's Orange (tm) to a reddish color.
Crispy M&Ms
The look of these is terribly inconsistent, which strikes me as a little odd since you'd think they'd have more control over how big the crisp centers are than peanuts. The colors also weren't quite the same, the green was a little light and the red was a little thin looking. I wasn't able to find the American Crispy M&Ms, so I bought some Canadian ones. So the chocolate on these is slightly more milky tasting, which is an interesting, malty complement to the crispy center. A little sweet, a little bland.
Dovetailing with the earlier issue with Reese's & Peanut Butter M&Ms, you'll notice that the Crispy M&Ms are positioned to rival the Nestle Crunch Bar, which is really all they are, a little Crunch bar in a shell. The light blue and use of the Red M&M echoes the Nestle Crunch colors.
Dark Chocolate M&Ms
These have a smoky and darker flavor than the milk M&Ms, but also a little note of coconut. The ingredients also list skim milk, milkfat and lactose, so I'm not sure how they're considered "dark chocolate." They're gorgeously shiny and consistent, so consider me tempted when they're sitting in front of me. There's currently an additional reward of 2 million Dark M&Ms being offered for the return of The Scream.
White Chocolate M&Ms "Pirate Pearls" (Limited Edition)
Yup, white chocolate in a candy shell. They're nice enough, but just too sweet for me. They're okay when you eat them in combination with other M&Ms (especially the Dark ones), but I'm not sure I'll buy these again and I won't protest if they don't end up as a permanent item.
Other versions of M&Ms over the years: Dulce de Leche (2001), Mega (still around), Minis (still around), Spec-tacular Eggs (seasonal), Mint (seasonal) and of course many color promotions and movie tie ins. Then there are other M'azing things done with them that I've never gotten on board with.
There has never been an M&Ms gum ... but I'm not saying it won't happen.
Have you had enough of M&Ms? If not, check out these scans of knock-offs, Brad Kent's wrapper collection (you'll have to search for M&Ms to find them all), how they're made, some more history, Candy Critic's M&M Destruction Project, a Century of Candy Bars (there are pictures of M&Ms wrappers through the years) and if you're still obsessed, join the M&M Collectors Club (they collect the merchandise, not the actual candies).
The product line gets a 9 out of 10. I might not like every variety, but they're a great product and really do make snacking fun.
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POSTED BY Cybele AT 6:26 am Candy • Review • Mars • Chocolate • Cookie • Limited Edition • M&Ms • Nuts • Peanuts • White Chocolate • 9-Yummy • Canada • United States • Comments (81)
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Jolly Rancher Double Blasts
Remember Zotz? Those hard candies with a sour and fizzy center? These aren't those.
Jolly Rancher Double Blasts are billed as "flavor-infused powder filled candy." Each little bag contains a mix of two flavor combos, Chorange (Cherry outside and Orange inside) and Raspilime (Blue Raspberry outside and Lime inside).
Each little candy rod is about the same diameter as a pencil. The color and shape makes them look more like little pegs that you'd use with Tinkertoys than candy, but that didn't keep me from putting them in my mouth (or from them marking them as a choking hazard for young children). The hard candy outside is nice, it's tangy and flavorful but not at all like the traditional Jolly Rancher hard candies that have a pliable stickiness to them. Pretty soon, as the candy dissolves, especially around the seams, you start getting a little jolt of the powdered center. The center is the second flavor and is not that strong, but the texture and effect is pretty stunning.
The powder is made from erythritol, which is a sugar alcohol like xylitol that has an instant cooling effect. It's also sweet, which is also a plus!
They're pretty addictive in the sense that each time I ate one, I was trying to either crack them open with my teeth to get to the super-cooled center or suck on the candy so that as much of it as possible had dissolved by the time I got to the powder. In the sense that the flavor combos are tasty, well, I could take them or leave them. I was surprised at how much I liked the Chorange, seeing how the bulk of it is Cherry and the Raspilime was just kind of boring (and my assortment had twice as many Choranges).
I'm hoping they'll do some other flavor combos, but I'm most interested in the other version of these called Sour Bolt Blasts, which might be more like Zotz and have one flavor through and through.
Of course they still make Zotz, so I could just go find some of those.
These candies were made in Canada.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Golden Bonbon Nougats
I've mentioned before of my love of French nougat and Torrones. Part of it nostalgia and part of it is that they're a really terrific candy. While I was at the All Candy Expo, I was intent on finding a year-round supply of affordable Italian/French-style nougats.
Golden Bonbon is made in Canada with an Italian family recipe (I even met Mr. Mazzucco). They make both soft and crunchy nougats, but I concentrated my tasting efforts on the soft ones because that's what I prefer. Golden Bonbon boasts of their family's long experience (three generations) making nougats and use traditional copper bowls and say that half the weight of the nougat is just almonds. Let me tell you, those were some tasty almonds, too.
Almond - nice delicate almond scent and plentiful almonds both whole and pieces in the mix. Only a light touch of honey but very smooth and a slight hint of amaretto.
Orange - I can see the orange bits in the mix and it certainly smells orangey. The orange flavor brings out the honey notes, but the orange rind pieces can be a little tough. But the flavor combinations including the bold orange oils of the zest is really nice.
Cranberry - like the orange, you can see the large pieces of cranberry in here. It has a wonderful dark fruity aroma. The nougat is soft as are the cranberry bits. They add a nice floral, fruity and sour bite to the nougat, but I'm not that wild about it compared to the others.
Maple - the nougat on this one was slightly darker than the stark white of the others and smelled a lot like maple. Sure enough it tastes like maple, with its dark smoky tones and rich sweetness. It goes nicely with the almond and is certainly tasty, but it's not really what I want in my nougat.
The company says that they have wide distribution in both the USA and Canada and I think I've seen them at Cost Plus World Market ... now I need to look closer. I don't know about the pricing, but if I can find them for less than $20 per pound, I think I may have a new favorite. I would probably stick to the regular almond ... possibly the orange, but I'm kind of curious about the coffee flavor they have too that I didn't get to sample.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
One of the seminars I attended at the All Candy Expo was about the cardiovascular benefits of chocolate. It was very promising (and I'll try to have more about that when the study is actually published), and it's clear that chocolate can be added to a healthy diet. What's a little strange is the boosting of chocolate to nutritional supplement. Some companies are going with extra dark chocolates and Mars/Dove has their proprietary line of CocoaVia chocolate products.
I've already covered that with the Adora Calcium tablets, but Botticelli is going far and above that with their new Choco-Omeg line.
The Choco-Omeg line is built around the linchpin of the Omega-3 Fatty Acids that are found in high concentrations in fish and flax seed. Omega-3s are essential fatty acids that are used for the body in maintaining healthy tissues. There is some evidence (both supporting and contradictory) that Omega-3s in higher quantities can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and reduce inflammation.
Even if you take the Omega-3 boost out of these chocolate bites, you've got a super-nutritious snack because of the addition of trace minerals and vitamins to the bars.
Choco-Omeg - Calcium Formula - Belgian milk chocolate with cookie bits. Label: Excellent source of magnesium, calcium and vitamin D - supports strong bones & teeth. 50 mg of Omega-3 plus 400 mg of Calcium. (I don't have the full nutrition label on this one.)
Taste - the milk chocolate here is rather bland and sweet and since it has no additional flavor boost like the others do, it's kind of ordinary. The cookie bits are nice and I always enjoy a little crunchy texture. I suspect these are here to cover the graininess added by the mega-calcium. The milk chocolate in both varieties is rather American tasting, none of that European dairy flavor.
Choco-Omeg - Memory Formula - Belgian milk chocolate with orange flavor. Label: Source of antioxidants - 50 mg of Omega-3 - Excellent source of 15 essential vitamins & minerals. 55 mg of Choline (essential for brain function, possibly aids in weight loss because of its role in metabolism), 25% of the following: Vitamin A, E, B6, B12, C, Thiamin, Niacin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Zinc and 30% of Riboflavin, Magnesium & Iron. 40% RDA of Calcium.
Taste - really nice orange scent and real orange peel in there. It's sweet and looks and tastes a little grainy. The flavor isn't bad. The orange is very strong and doesn't leave much room for chocolateyness. This one also has a pretty high boost of calcium too, with 40% of your daily value, but without the grit I've had in other supplements.
Choco-Omeg - Cardio Formula - Belgian bittersweet chocolate with raspberries. Label: Source of heart healthy B vitamins, lycopene & co-enzyme Q10. 400 mg of Omega-3. Also contains 5 grams of fiber and 10% of the following: B6, B12, Vitamin C, Iron and Folic Acid. A serving is either a 1.27 ounce bar or three of the nuggets shown above.
Taste - it's different, I'll tell you that. It smells really raspberry-ish. And upon biting into it, you can see the little flecks of freeze dried raspberries. The chocolate isn't too sweet and the berries pack a good tart punch to boost the flavor. Of course to pack that much Omega-3 in there, they've put in whole flax seeds. If you don't think too much about it, they're kind of like raspberry seeds. Lots and lots of raspberry seeds. At first I wasn't keen on them, but after the fifth or sixth one I got used to them and found the texture and sort of nutty flavor an interesting addition.
Of the three, I think the one that I could see myself eating regularly is the orange Memory formula one with the Cardio second and the Calcium last. I could see myself alternating them, but I know that I would never be able to eat three nuggets a day forever and ever. It's a large calorie commitment at 180-200 calories, but there's plenty of nutrition in there, especially if you're a person on the go and don't always eat right.
They're not for sale in the States yet, but they are available in Canada right now (where they're made). American distribution is expected in the next couple of months, with the price points set at $1.99 each for the bars and $11.99 for the tub of nuggets (30 pieces, 10 servings). It's a bit steep for candy but on par with most nutrient boosted foods. You'll find them at drug stores in the nutrition aisle, not with the candy. The Omega-3 blend that they use comes in part from fish, so these are not appropriate for vegetarians.
This is the kind of product where you have to know yourself really well. Are you disciplined enough to eat some candy every day as a supplement, or will you get bored? Or are you just looking for a sometime treat that has a few nutritional boosters in it? The candy chefs have gotten much better at removing the compromises - these do taste pretty good and it's not just a little extra vitamin C in there, there are some substantial nutrients added. I can see myself picking one of these up for a plane ride instead of a chocolate bar, but not eating the little nuggets every day. It is nice that they offer the different sizes so that you can just try a bar before investing in a whole hex box of nuggets.
It took me a while to decide on the rating for these. I find that I'm eating them, which is a good sign considering how many candies I have to choose from at the moment. But I don't feel like I'm going to restock when I run out except for the odd bar that I may pick up now and again. They're a bit tastier than the Adora, but the portion size is larger and of course the calorie tally. I ended up giving them an 8 out of 10. Feel free to argue with me because I think I could go with a 7 out of 10 just as easily.
Finally - if you're interested in seeing more about this (and probably some other All Candy Expo products) check out the Today show tomorrow morning. Sam, from Botticelli, says that they're doing a piece on new candy products!
(Wow, this was a really long review.)
POSTED BY Cybele AT 7:30 am
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The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley, a pro-Israel lawmaker, potentially complicating the Nevada Democrat's bid for the U.S. Senate.
The investigation announced Monday, and backed by Democrats and Republicans on the committee, will focus on allegations that Berkley's championing of kidney care benefited her husband, a leading kidney specialist in Nevada.
"The Committee notes that the mere fact of establishing an investigative subcommittee does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred," said a statement from the Ethics Committee of the House of Representatives.
Berkley's office said she was "pleased with the committee's decision to conduct a full and fair investigation, which will ensure all the facts are reviewed."
Her successful efforts to block a federal bid to close a kidney transplant center saved part of a practice co-owned by her husband.
Berkley, widely considered as among the most pro-Israel members of the House, was seen as one of a handful of chances for the Democrats to pick up a Senate seat in a year when they are defending most of their seats. She faces incumbent Sen. Dean Heller, who was named to the seat after fellow Republican John Ensign resigned in a scandal.
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During the summer of 1899, a ragtag band of newsboys stood up against the most powerful newspaper publishers in New York City to demand a fair shake. In the spring of 1992, Disney released a live-action musical film based on these historical events.
Newsies inspired a generation of musical-theater performers and fueled a fervent, almost cultlike, fan base that ultimately demanded that this story be brought to the stage. However, it wasn't until two decades later, after beating countless odds, this musical about a very unlikely triumph achieved by youngsters landed on Broadway and became a veritable hit.
Newsies: Stories of the Unlikely Broadway Hit features more than one hundred first-person accounts of the creation and impact of Newsies–from historical research, film, production, and stage development through the musical's first anniversary on Broadway.
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ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, has secured its 12th "Advanced+" rating in proactive/retrospective testing from AV-Comparatives, an independent research organization. The latest test measured proactive on-demand detection capabilities of 16 antivirus products. ESET's closest competitor has six (6) Advanced+ awards.
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Gorgeous 1846 Quarter, PR651846 25C PR65 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. The 1846 proof quarter is clearly rarer than the 18-piece certified population would lead us to believe. NGC and PCGS have each seen nine examples, all in the PR63 to PR65 range, including 12 near-Gems. Many of these coins are likely resubmissions. As early as 1991, there were eight or nine PR64 examples listed in the PCGS Population Report, telling us that one or two coins were probably submitted several times in an effort to gain an extra point.
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Numismatic researchers generally believe the extant population is somewhere between 10 and 15 specimens. Our roster leans toward the low end of those estimates:
1. PR65 NGC. The Kaufman coin. We were unable to obtain a definitive match with any of the specimens listed below.
2. PR65 NGC. John Jay Pittman (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 1712; Rarities Sale (Bowers and Merena, 8/1999), lot 140; Central States (Heritage, 5/2000), lot 7304. A spot between the arm and pole, another at the upper left reverse shield corner, a field mark above Liberty's foot, and a light field scratch paralleling the leg identify this coin.
3. PR64 PCGS. Rarities Sale (Bowers and Merena, 1/2002), lot 407; JFS Collection (Heritage, 8/2004), lot 4042.
4. PR64 PCGS. Auction '83 (Paramount), lot 106; Jascha Heifetz Collection (Superior, 10/1989), lot 3614.
5. Very Choice Brilliant Proof. Stack's (9/1997), lot 733.
6. Proof. Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Appearances
A. PR65 NGC. Superior (10/2000), lot 4359; Ira and Larry Goldberg (6/2002), lot 2205.
B. PR64. The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 1439.
C. PR64 or finer. The Norweb Collection, Part II (Bowers and Merena, 3/1988), lot 1581.
D. Brilliant Proof. Floyd T. Starr Collection (Stack's 10/1992), lot 404. Catalogers say "hairline scratch across obverse."
Unlike some of the other 1846 proof quarters that reveal localized softness, especially in the star centers, the strike on the present offering imparts crispness to all of the design elements. Not only are the star centrils complete, but the straps on Liberty's foot stand out, as does the foot-sandal separation. The borders are squared off, and reflective fields yield pleasing contrast with the motifs. Beautiful toning enriches both sides, and consists of a mélange of dappled forest-green, beige-gold, lavender, and orange. Close inspection of the immaculately preserved surfaces reveals little in the way of pedigree markers-no contacts, planchet defects, or spots. All in all, a simply gorgeous Gem proof that is sure to elicit spirited bidding.
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Avocado Toast Fingers
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Avocado Toast Fingers has a fine taste. The lemon flavour gives the Avocado Toast Fingers a pungent and refreshing taste.
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Peel avocado; mash pulp with a fork.
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In some regions of Asia, it's "a sign of pleasure to belch after a meal," and you "should slurp your noodles as loudly as possible," Zablith says. Business travelers should research chopstick etiquette because it varies among Asian countries. In China, for example, diners pick up the rice bowl and use chopsticks. Koreans do not pick up their rice bowl and usually use a spoon.
When dining in the Middle East, North Africa or other Muslim lands, always use the right hand, because the left "is deemed unclean and disrespectful," Zablith says.
Another caution: "Never turn up your nose at the local delicacy," says Morrison. "It may be the most prestigious item on the menu, which they bought at great expense just for you."
Frequent business traveler Jerry Galiger, of Winston-Salem, N.C., committed a faux pas without saying a word. During his first meeting in France with his United Kingdom-based company, he drank red wine, then switched to white.
"From the expressions of the group, you would have thought I exposed myself," says Galiger, whose company makes storage systems. "I later found out you never go to a white after a red, because you can't enjoy the bouquet of the white after you've drunk a red."
Cultural clashes are not limited to individuals or groups of people discussing or negotiating a business deal. An entire company can suffer from cultural differences. The $36 billion acquisition of the USA's Chrysler by Germany's Daimler-Benz in 1998 was marked by "the most significant cultural clash in the business world in recent memory," Solomons says. The aim of the merger was to create an international automotive behemoth, but it didn't happen. In May, DaimlerChrysler sold the Chrysler group, which reported a $2 billion first-quarter loss this year.
Culture clash alone doesn't fully explain the failure of DaimlerChrysler, but it was a destructive element apparent from the start. After the merger, German and American executives "spent a lot of time wrangling about the size of the new company's business card," says Jeswald Salacuse, a professor at Tufts University's law and diplomacy school. "Would it follow the small American-size card or the larger size common in Europe?"
The dispute symbolized deeper divisions that prevented the company from becoming a cohesive unit. "Much of the disaster, as they acknowledged, was caused by a basic lack of understanding of each others' national and, by implication, corporate-cultural differences," says Solomons.
Many corporations prevent their employees from sticking their feet in their mouths by educating them about foreign customs, manners and culture. Houston businessman Mickey David says he always studies a country's cultures and customs before going. His health care company offers online courses and other information to employees before they visit other countries. Susan Jacobsen, who works for a Washington law firm and has planned international business meetings in the past 10 years, suggests www.executiveplanet.com. She says the website had such tips as, "The French will revert to English if they see you floundering."
Such resources can be valuable for non-travelers, because the business world is confronting an "etiquette learning curve" for new technologies, says Sue Fox, author of Business Etiquette for Dummies. The electronic devices that permit instant communication also open the door to offending people in other countries. "Behave just as if you are having a face-to-face conversation with them," Fox warns.
Learning the customs and culture of a foreign country "signals respect for the other side, and respect is important in developing a business relationship," says Tufts' Salacuse. "The fact that you haven't learned the history and the customs raises questions about the sincerity of how committed you are to doing business in the country."


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the bachans are seriously the sophisticted version of rakhi sawant
"where is medias where is medias"
honestly even people are sick of them constantly in the news announcing the most bizarre things...
dears in my view its a bachan family,s they are having the records for each moment they want or they are behind the money.some body will give the good offer they will be agree.because now abhishak and is not having career people are taking him because of his father/wife.now wife is also not having good chance like before therefore she got married.she may be get chance in one or two movie thats is also because of her father in laws.
What's the big deal? We all have babies & all of them have names. Frankly speaking I wasn't even intersted.But,this is nothing new.From her pregnancy to her delivery,everything was hyped.It was as if she was the only one went through labour pains & gave birth. Every women in the world goes through this pain. Anyway,I had forgotten that they hadn't named the baby yet.I have many important things in my life instead of remembering things which don't have any significance in my life.
nice name...
this is rly freak...
what pp do with her name...don'tu hv some other good news..
Whats all the hype around for? Its just a baby's name- oh i forgot its baby bachan...looks like they are looking for attention. Feel real sorry for da kid though- gonna have to live up to so so many Bachan expectations- hope she doesn't follow in the footsteps of her father
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Bacchans and media cannot survive without each other...still no issues against the little one...nice name...to add its the person who makes the name rather than the name...
thank for the news...
indeed very pure,sweet,unique name for great grand daughter of Late DR. HARIVANSH RAI BACHCHAN...God bless nanhi PARI, AARADHYA BACHCHAN...thank you IF for the news
wohoooww!! because other babies in this world don't have names..!! No wonder it's hit the headlines!!
Seriously IF..don't you have much better things to report??!!
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Young Women Rule The Pop Charts
by Chris Narloch
Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" and Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" recently occupied the top two spots on the Billboard pop singles charts, creating a one-two punch of musical estrogen that was backed up by Tove Lo's "Habits (Stay High)" at #3 and "Bang Bang" featuring Ariana Grande, Jessie J and Nicki Minaj in the fourth position.
What's happening here? Young women are creating an abundance of catchy, carefully crafted pop music in 2014 – that's what is happening.
John Rechy: On the Gay Sensibility
By Frank Pizzoli
Born erudite, John Rechy, 83, is the author of twelve novels and three non-fiction works. He was raised Mexican-American in El Paso, Texas at a time when Latino children were routinely segregated.
He was assumed to be Anglo because of his light skin. A teacher "changed" his name from Juan to John.
Check Out The Latest Broadway (And Off-Broadway) Cast Recordings
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The Tony Awards for 2014 are history, and it will be awhile before shows like "A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder," which won for Best Musical this year, and "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," which nabbed the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical, are seen in these parts.
In the meantime, you can enjoy cast recordings for many of the nominated shows, including "If/Then" with Idina Menzel, and the Broadway version of "Bullets Over Broadway," as well as several off-Broadway CDs, reviewed below.
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August 2nd, 2013
Del Potro Wins Two, Sets Up Anderson Clash Tonight In Washington; Dimitrov Duels Haas, Raonic Crashes Out
Juan Martin Del Potro opened his summer hardcourt season Thursday with two wins.
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July 27th, 2013
Del Potro Heads Washington; ATP/WTA Previews
Notes: Three former No. 1s among the seeds…No Williams sisters but plenty of Top 10ers and floaters…The Top 4 seeds receive opening-round byes…Tough openers for (1) Azarenka after a bye against Pennetta or Schiavone, (4) Vinci after a bye likely against the veteran Mattek-Sands, (7) Ivanovic vs. Cibulkova, (5) Stosur vs. the rolling Lepchenko, and (2) Radwanska after a bye likely vs. the veteran Hantuchova…Wildcards went to American Allie Kiick, France's Virginie Razzano, and Stosur…Pulling from the event were Marion Bartoli, Kirsten Flipkens, Bojana Jovanovski, Kristina Mladenovic and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova…Martina Hingis and Hantuchova received a wildcard in doubles…Cibulkova beat Bartoli in the final last year…Returning champions in the field are Cibulkova (2012), Radwanska (2011), and Kuznetsova (2010).
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July 19th, 2013
Federer Escapes Mayer In Ugly Hamburg Win; Serena Now 26-0 On Clay This Year
Roger Federer is winning with his new racquet, but it isn't pretty.
Posted by Staff @ 9:35 pm in Hamburg | 84 Comments »
July 19th, 2013
Federer, Serena Breeze On The European Clay; Fognini v Haas Friday In Hamburg
Roger Federer and Serena Williams both advanced on the clay today in Europe.
Posted by Staff @ 12:05 am in Hamburg | 30 Comments »
July 17th, 2013
Roger Federer Wins In Debut With New Racquet, Say He's Satisfied With Its Performance
Roger Federer is satisfied after his first match with a new larger racquet.
Posted by Staff @ 7:13 pm in Hamburg | 30 Comments »
July 13th, 2013
Federer, Serena Take Juicy Hamburg, Bastad Guarantees: Previews
Notes: Serena gets that fat slice of guarantee money cake, or apparently all the slices, with the No. 2 seed 30 places behind her in the rankings…Serena opens against Sesil Karatantcheva, the former French Open quarterfinalist who served a two-year ban for doping…Wildcards went to Swiss Belinda Bencic, this year's French and Wimbledon juniors winner, and Swedes Ellen Allgurin and Rebecca Peterson…Tough draws for (5) Dominguez Lino against fellow Spaniard Medina Garriguez, (7) Soler-Espinosa vs. the veteran Razzano, and (2) Halep second round against Pennetta…Pulling from the event were Alexa Glatch, Kaia Kanepi, Magdalena Rybarikova, Yaroslava Shvedova and Venus Williams…Not participating in the event is Polona Hercog, who last year in the final defeated Mathilde Johansson for her second consecutive title…There are no former champs in the field.
Posted by Staff @ 10:54 pm in Tennis | 10 Comments »
July 12th, 2013
Verdasco Stays Hot; Haas Upset; Isner v Hewitt On Hall Of Fame Saturday In Newport
Fernando Verdasco eyes a title in Sweden while John Isner and Lleyton Hewitt meet on the grass in Newport.
Posted by Staff @ 8:50 pm in hall of fame, Newport | 8 Comments »
July 7th, 2013
Isner, Querrey in Newport, Haas in Stuttgart; ATP/WTA Previews
Notes: Isner beat Hewitt in last year's final…The former Wimbledon champ Hewitt has failed to raise the Newport trophy in two career appearances so far…15-year-old Stefan "Baby Santoro" Kozlov of Florida receives a wildcard and meets Poland's Michal Prezysiezny first round…Karlovic is making his first appearance since being sidelined with viral meningitis in April…Tough starts for (1) Querrey vs. Mahut likely in 2nd rd., (6) Matosevic vs. Sock, (5) Roger-Vasselin vs. Karlovic, and (2) Isner vs. Harrison (winner to meet Blake or Adrian Mannarino who went deep at Wimbledon)…Hewitt has not won an ATP title since 2010…Querrey was runner-up in 2009…Blake was a finalist in 2002, and has not made an appearance in Newport since 2005…Three other players (Fabrice Santoro 2008-07, Greg Rusedski 2005-04, Bryan Shelton 1992-91) have won back-to-back titles since the tournament became an ATP event in 1976, and this week Isner will attempt to become the first player ever to win three in a row…Former champs in the field are Isner (2012-11) and fellow American Rajeev Ram (2009).
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June 29th, 2013
Serena Romps; Djokovic v Haas Headlines Massive Monday at Wimbledon
"It was a fantastic match," Djokovic said. "I felt great from the start 'til the end. I had that super focus and tried to be out there every point and not allow him to come back in the match or to have any chances. I saw the stats that I won 100 percent of first serves and I served over 80 percent of serves in in the whole match. That was incredible for me. I enjoyed every moment of it, especially at the end…This kind of performance came in the right time for me."
Posted by Staff @ 9:38 pm in Tennis, Wimbledon | 26 Comments »
June 28th, 2013
Tommy Haas: You Can't Buy ATP Points, Otherwise Gulbis Would Be No. 1!
Tommy Haas explains how to get back to the top of the rankins.
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Here's a neat lash up. A BN Executive painted SD70MAC leads a ICE SD40-2, and Warbonnet C40-8W on the Denver, CO to Great Falls, MT Manifest through Boulder, CO. The train has just started up agai... (more)
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The Valmont coal train comes to a stop near the Valmont Power Plant in Boulder before the crew goes to work and puts the train away in the power plant and on the Stazio Siding.
After meeting a stack train, the BNSF/UP Valmont loaded coal train proceeds north out of Broomfield towards Boulder. Mount Meeker can be seen high above the train in the background.
An eastbound BNSF loaded coal train eases down the grade just east of Rocky at Barbers Gulch just west of Denver. The train is running a 2x3x1 power arrangement.
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After meeting an empty coal train, the Chicago, IL to Denver, CO Q-Train pulls into the siding at Wiggins where the crew will tie the train down and take a van back into Denver.
A northbound empty coal train gets a little bit of sunshine as they get out of a thunderstorm that is dumping rain and hail to the south in near the Denver area.
Two C44-9W's bring up the rear of the loaded "Stinky Slinky" Sulfur Train as they pass farm fields just north of Longmont.
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The term "trisomy" is used to describe the presence of three chromosomes, rather than the usual pair of chromosomes. For example, if your baby is born with three #21 chromosomes, rather than the usual pair, your baby would be said to have "trisomy 21." Trisomy 21 is also known as Down syndrome. Other examples of trisomy include trisomy 18 and trisomy 13. Again, trisomy 18 or trisomy 13 simply means there are three copies of the #18 chromosome (or of the #13 chromosome) present in each cell of the body, rather than the usual pair.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ The Kansas House has rejected a bill
requiring campaign finance reports from certain groups that sponsor
ads to influence elections.
The vote was 69-54 against the measure Thursday.
The bill would require any group spending more than $500 to influence an election to file reports listing contributors and expenditures.
An ad would qualify if it reaches more than 300 people and mentions a candidate by name _ whether or not it explicitly urges voters to support or oppose that person.
Current Kansas law doesn't require a group to file reports unless it expressly advocates a candidate's election or defeat.
Critics say such measures could chill free speech. But House members who voted against the bill said it hadn't been reviewed thoroughly enough.
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July Box Office Predictions: Will More Weekends Continue to Propel 2015?
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Paramount and Universal fight for the top spot with franchise fare.
Zack Snyder Defends MAN OF STEEL Ending; Teases Batman Connection and Brainiac
Our Favorite "AMERICAN" Movies
BLACK PANTHER: Ava DuVernay Passes on Directing the Marvel Film
BATMAN V SUPERMAN Scenes Include a Rainy Rooftop Battle and Solemn Chats with Alfred
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Paramount and Universal fight for the top spot with franchise fare.
Ben Affleck reveals how the Metropolis destruction affected Bruce Wayne.
Despite solid Wednesday starts, this weekend's two new releases will not overtake 'Inside Out' and 'Jurassic World' over the July Fourth weekend.
The short film competition this weekend announced its three winners: Stephan Tempier, Mark Middlewick & Travis Calvert
With "American" in the title, it can't be bad.
The 'Selma' filmmaker says she and Marvel had different ideas about what a 'Black Panther' movie should be.
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NFL Preseason Week 2 Preview: Eagles @ Patriots
The New England Patriots start a three game in ten day stretch tonight on ESPN against the explosive Philadelphia Eagles. Andy Reid has let the media know his starters will be playing beyond the first half, offering a tremendous opportunity for unproven Patriot talent to show their true colors against some legitimate competition.
It has been an interesting week of training camp including special teamers Julian Edelman and Niko Koutouvides getting thrown out of practice, the activation from the PUP list of T Sebastian Vollmer and TE Daniel Fells, as well as injuries to RB Steven Ridley and old friend Jabar Gaffney. Tom Brady worked alongside Brandon Lloyd and Rob Gronkoswki on a separate field for the majority of practice Friday. This could be an early indication as to how Belichick will manage the team during this intense stretch of preseason action. Not to mention, the Patriots will travel to Tampa Bay for another set of joint practices on Wednesday/Thursday before their Friday game. Look for the Patriots' stars to see limited action (if any) during tonight's matchup.
After coming out flat with a 7-6 victory against the Saints, keep your eyes peeled on these five key areas tonight against the Eagles.
1) Three quarters of PHI starters: Andy Reid's aforementioned decision will end up being a blessing in disguise for New England. Philadelphia has pro-bowl talent on both sides of the ball with Vick, LeSean McCoy, DeSean Jackson, Nnamdi Asomugha,and Jason Babin to name a few. Facing elite players of this magnitude will help accelerate the adjustment periods for some of the more raw talent on the Patriots.
Forcing two interceptions in last weeks contest, the New England secondary is hoping to build upon their silver-lined success. Sixth round draft pick Nate Ebner has been turning heads with his impressive safety play in camp. While Ebner will find himself as a regular on special teams, the former Ohio State rugby star has displayed unbelievable ball skills thus far and should get a long look by coach Belichick tonight. Will he beat out Josh Barrett or James Ihedigbo for one of the final safety slots? It will also be interesting to monitor how much work the banged up Tavon Wilson receives with veteran Steve Gregory shaping up to be the starting safety alongside Patrick Chung.
All signs are pointing north for Chandler Jones. Jon Gruden recently previewed the Syracuse alum as one of his top players to watch tonight. If Jones can disrupt this high-powered offense on MNF, despite it being the preseason, he will start commanding additional match-ups. His teammates already love him following the heralded "punt reception test" at the end of practice and is viewed as the humble, hard-working rookie. It will be fun to see how our defense responds to an early season challenge.
2) Shane Vereen: Fellow running-mate Steven Ridley (knee/leg) was forced from practice on Thursday with and missed Friday's session as well. With the treacherous preseason schedule that lies ahead, we can safely assume Ridley is out. Vereen has been taking snaps with the first-team all week and will play an integral role in the offense tonight. He totaled 81 yards on 13 touches against the Saints with three runs of 10+ yards. Brandon Bolden coughed up the rock in practice Thursday and is hoping to atone for his sins upon the signing of Olympic silver medalist and University of Florida RB Jeff Demps. He is not eligible to play against the Eagles, but you can be sure ESPN will feature the speedster multiple times. This is a situation in which need meets opportunity, Vereen will be tested early and often against an above average Philadelphia defense. Bolden is still poised to make the squad as a bruiser between the tackles.
3) Offensive Line: Is this the week we see Logan Mankins return to action following his activation off the PUP? He has increased his workload each day in practice this week and is beginning to return to his mauler ways. Getting T Sebastian Vollmer back is encouraging but the O-Line has been too inconsistent to operate as a cohesive unit. These two players combined with Cannon, Solder, Connoly, and Wendell are sure to make the squad. What about Dan Koppen? He was pulled from the Saints game early and time will tell if missing 12/18 practices is a testament to how his ankle actually feels. Furthermore, the versatile Nick McDonald and Donald Thomas are on the final roster bubble. The O-Line was abused against the Saints and this should be another wake-up call. Some moments of clarity should be made on this front tonight, especially facing this vaunted front four.
4) Ryan Mallett: 8/19 for 89 yards and an interception is not the way he wanted to start his sophomore campaign. With Brady more than likely sitting this one out, Mallett can be sure to see a good half to further develop his skill set. His arm strength can't be denied and it's quite obvious that his decision-making will improve with experience. Mallett will get some valuable reps during this absurd preseason stretch to his benefit. This is his first full offseason and has seemed to become more familiar with the playbook in comparison to his rookie lockout minicamp. Look for Mallet to bounce back from his subpar performance against the Saints. Will he give enough chances to Branch/Stallworth to solidify their roles with Gaffney out?
5) Linebackers: Things could be worse than losing Dane Fletcher to IR. Yes he was a solid contributor but was he ever a difference maker when it mattered? The facts are this, losing Dane puts more pressure on rookie Dont'a Hightower to perform to high expectations. His season-ending knee surgery also has opened the door for the undrafted Kansas alum Mike Rivera to see a bump in reps at camp and a chance at the final roster. He picked off Brady in a goal line drill last week, beginners luck?
Nick Caserio was quoted on Rivera saying, "Mike's had a pretty good camp. He came in last year and was on our practice squad for most of the year and had a good offseason. He's been able to get a few more snaps and take advantage of the opportunity he's been presented. He's a tough guy, he's smart, he runs well, and he has good size. He's shown up out there at different points. He's doing some decent things."
Bobby Carpernter, Jeff Tarpinian, and Niko Koutouvides know what this injury creates, opportunity. Ninkovich is strictly a DE now and while all three may figure to make the final roster, this preseason stretch could determine the pecking order for the regular season.
As it is with all exhibition games, the number one priority is to avoid injury at all costs. Game two of the preseason should help illuminate the status of multiple position battles for the Patriots.


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