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Era Music Video + Lycris
I am not sure if this is the orginal Lycris but it's sounds Pretty good.
What the girl is singing i dont know, but there is some english subs on it. No lycris at all for it yet.
Anyway Enjoy
Agimus Si Gloria
Verus Hostiam et Te Verum
Agimus Versa
Verus Sere sit Anuntiam
Atireo, Atirio
Mahma kana fek
El-nour fe aleaman
Onshor salama fe el- donea
(over final choir)
Deum Ore Ore
El-nour fe aleaman
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WWII Great Battles 4pk (1940s)
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Editor's NoteFour heart wrenching, action-packed documentaries capture the heart and soul of one of history's great wars. BATTLE OF MIDWAY is acclaimed Western director John Ford's documentary about about one of the most famous modern naval battles in the Pacific during World War II. Sponsored by the U.S. Navy, it presents the battle as it happened with little, if any, post production elements added other than narration. DECEMBER 7th is another Ford production which tackles the legendary Pearl Harbor attack. Two other films, SHORES OF IWO JIMA and THE NORMANDY INVASION, are also included.
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Antagonistic effects of selenium and lipid peroxides on growth control in early hepatocellular carcinoma†‡
Article first published online: 27 MAR 2012
DOI: 10.1002/hep.24808
Copyright © 2011 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
Volume 55, Issue 4, pages 1112–1121, April 2012
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Rohr-Udilova, N., Sieghart, W., Eferl, R., Stoiber, D., Björkhem-Bergman, L., Eriksson, L. C., Stolze, K., Hayden, H., Keppler, B., Sagmeister, S., Grasl-Kraupp, B., Schulte-Hermann, R. and Peck-Radosavljevic, M. (2012), Antagonistic effects of selenium and lipid peroxides on growth control in early hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatology, 55: 1112–1121. doi: 10.1002/hep.24808
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Supported by a grant from Buergermeisterfonds, Vienna, Austria (to W.S.), by the Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft LBG, the Austrian Science Fund FWF grant SFB F28 and DK-plus grant IAI (to R.E.), and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research GENAU grant "Austromouse" to (R.E.).
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- Issue published online: 27 MAR 2012
- Article first published online: 27 MAR 2012
- Accepted manuscript online: 22 NOV 2011 05:37AM EST
- Manuscript Accepted: 4 NOV 2011
- Manuscript Received: 21 JUN 2011
Activation of the activator protein 1 (AP-1) transcription factor as well as increased serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and interleukin (IL)-8 predict poor prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs). Moreover, HCC patients display reduced selenium levels, which may cause lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress because selenium is an essential component of antioxidative glutathione peroxidases (GPx). We hypothesized that selenium-lipid peroxide antagonism controls the above prognostic markers and tumor growth. (1) In human HCC cell lines (HCC-1.2, HCC-3, and SNU398) linoleic acid peroxide (LOOH) and other prooxidants enhanced the expression of VEGF and IL-8. LOOH up-regulated AP-1 activation. Selenium inhibited these effects. This inhibition was mediated by glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPx4), which preferentially degrades lipid peroxides. Selenium enhanced GPx4 expression and total GPx activity, while knock-down of GPx4 by small interfering RNA (siRNA) increased VEGF, and IL-8 expression. (2) These results were confirmed in a rat hepatocarcinogenesis model. Selenium treatment during tumor promotion increased hepatic GPx4 expression and reduced the expression of VEGF and of the AP-1 component c-fos as well as nodule growth. (3) In HCC patients, increased levels of LOOH-related antibodies (LOOH-Ab) were found, suggesting enhanced LOOH formation. LOOH-Ab correlated with serum VEGF and IL-8 and with AP-1 activation in HCC tissue. In contrast, selenium inversely correlated with VEGF, IL-8, and HCC size (the latter only for tumors smaller than 3 cm). Conclusion: Reduced selenium levels result in accumulation of lipid peroxides. This leads to enhanced AP-1 activation and consequently to elevated expression of VEGF and IL-8, which accelerate the growth of HCC. Selenium supplementation could be considered for investigation as a strategy for chemoprevention or additional therapy of early HCC in patients with low selenium levels. (HEPATOLOGY 2012)


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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome
Cronus [Saturn], having an uneasy conscience, was afraid that his children might one day rise up against his authority, and thus verify the prediction of his father Uranus. In order, therefore, to render the prophecy impossible of fulfillment, Cronus swallowed each child as soon as it was born, greatly to the sorrow and indignation of his wife Rhea. When it came to Zeus... she wrapped a stone in baby-clothes, and Cronus, in eager haste, swallowed it, without noticing the deception. The child thus saved, eventually, as we shall see, dethroned his father Cronus, became supreme god in his stead, and was universally venerated as the great national god of the Greeks.


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- Studio: Wellspring Media
- Release Date: Jun 7, 2002
- Summary: Set in contemporary Africa, this film follows a trio of young women as they struggle to achieve their own personal goals.
- Director: Fanta Régina Nacro and Ingrid Sinclair and Zulfah Otto Sallies
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Positive: 2 out of 6
Mixed: 3 out of 6
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What links these three stories besides their African settings is the calm, majestic presence of Queen Latifah, who introduces each one. The rapper, singer, actress and television personality towers over the movie, a stern but benign fortress of maternal common sense and wisdom.
It understands, in a way that speaks forcefully enough about the mechanisms of poverty to transcend the rather simplistic filmmaking.
Perhaps less-sophisticated preteens won't notice the amateurish acting, clunky direction and heavy-handed tenor of the lessons.
The impulses that produced this project, which brings together three short, English-language films by African female filmmakers into a feature-film package introduced by rap icon Queen Latifah, are commendable, but the results are uneven.
These after-school specials are distinctly depoliticized and seem tailored for Western audiences, so the African settings feel oddly superfluous.
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"We continue to see positive trends in Japan, particularly in the areas of operational efficiency and overseas expansion. In Korea, we are seeing an increasing number of what we believe are high quality entrepreneurial firms, often with deep technical expertise."
For the period ended March 31, 2015, the average annual total returns of the Wasatch International Growth Fund for the one-, five- and ten-year periods were -1.70%, 12.97%, and 9.28%, and the returns for the MSCI AC World Ex-U.S.A. Small Cap Index were -3.60%, 6.52%, and 6.92%. Expense ratio: Gross 1.46% / Net 1.46%.
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Equity markets started the year on a positive note. Developed markets were resilient, buoyed in part by the start of quantitative easing†† in Europe and further macro improvements in Japan. We see good technical breadth across developed markets. Canada was the laggard, hurt by a falling currency and fears about the energy market. Emerging markets were robust, with particularly strong showings from Korea, China and India. The Wasatch International Growth Fund gained 6.21% in the first quarter of 2015, outpacing the 3.93% return of the MSCI All Country World Ex-U.S.A. Small Cap Index.
Details of the Quarter
Our research process continues to focus on finding attractively priced high-quality stocks. In particular, we are finding opportunities in Japan, Korea and Hong Kong/China. We also have been adding to our weight in Europe because eurozone fundamentals are looking more attractive. We're optimistic about the investing environment as we expect accommodative fiscal and monetary policies to take hold in coming quarters.
Japan has long been a rich source of ideas for the Fund, in part from its large number of listed companies, and in part from the number of companies that we consider to be high quality trading at attractive price-to-earnings multiples.†††
As the investing environment in Japan has improved, we have increased our weight in Japan from less than 10% of the Fund on December 31, 2012 to over 25% on March 31, 2015. Our investment team's deep experience in Japan and multiple research trips per year have allowed us to maintain what we believe is a high-quality bar in the portfolio.
We have previously discussed Japan's transition to higher-quality management teams, improved corporate governance, and the ability of small, entrepreneurial companies to disrupt the market. We continue to see positive trends in Japan, particularly in the areas of operational efficiency and overseas expansion.
Misumi Group, Inc. manufactures machinery parts for industrial use. Management's focus is to improve delivery times and expand its global footprint. It has done this through the introduction of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, as well as through automation in its factories. For example, at the start of 2014, it took Misumi 13 days to process a large order in its China plant. Today, it can process the same order in five days. The company has strengthened the supply chain between Japan, China and Vietnam and is building efficiency that will be difficult for rivals to match. This has enabled the introduction of an online ordering site, which is rapidly gaining traction and expanding the customer base.
Calbee, Inc. dominates the snack-food market in Japan with market share of over 50%. The company has an enviable brand, though for many years Calbee was only able to generate single-digit margins, far lower than its global peers. The current CEO, Akira Matsumoto, previously worked at Johnson & Johnson‡ and has brought a focused discipline to margins and returns on capital. Mr. Matsumoto has also led an aggressive push into international markets, growing Calbee's international business by an annualized 57% over the past four years. His leadership is one of the key reasons the company's return on equity (ROE)‡‡ has nearly doubled over the same time frame.
Pigeon Corp. manufactures baby bottles and has over 80% of the market share in Japan. The company is aggressively taking its strong brand to overseas markets. The overseas business now contributes 74% of earnings, up from 49% four years ago. Sales to international markets have grown at an annualized 22% over the past four years. Pigeon is now leveraging its brand to expand its product line into diapers for the Chinese market.
Historically, Japan has generated some of the lowest ROEs among developed markets. Symptoms of this malaise include lazy balance sheets, poor acquisitions, and a focus on market-share growth instead of profitable growth. Today, we are encouraged that corporate managers in Japan seem to be shifting their focus toward productivity and capital returns. This is evident from our conversations with management teams, from the increasing dividends from our holdings, and from a focus by the national pension fund to invest in high-quality companies.
The increased focus on capital returns should improve the quality of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) going forward. Japanese firms in general have not had tremendous success with overseas acquisitions, and Western companies have long had difficulty purchasing Japanese companies. With Japan's management teams increasingly speaking the same business language as Western management teams, the quality of M&A should increase, and integration pains should lessen.
Japan exhibits one of the lowest levels of labor productivity of the OECD‡‡‡ countries. We expect to see significant improvement here. Wages are rising, and many companies are shifting away from the long hours and late-night outings of the past. These changes will encourage more women to enter the workforce (easing the labor shortage), and longer term, will lower the hurdles for both men and women to start families. As Japan improves its labor productivity, we expect to see improvements in automation and software, and for the manufacturing chain to become leaner.
In many ways, Korea is undergoing a similar transition to Japan. In Korea, we are seeing an increasing number of what we believe are high-quality entrepreneurial firms, often with deep technical expertise. The government has encouraged the growth of these firms as it has weakened the chaebols§ and encouraged growth through investments and low interest loans.
Over the past nine months, we have added three Korean companies to the Fund. ISC Co. Ltd. has a leading technology in the test socket market for semiconductors. The product is consumable, which we believe will generate strong recurring sales going forward. The company has high inside ownership and is still run by its founder.
Medy-Tox, Inc. has developed the next generation of Botox and has a strong supply partner in Allergan§§ to distribute it globally. Medy-Tox's new product, Innotox, has a number of benefits over Botox such as greater stability, no animal by-products, and greater precision when mixing the final solution. The market applications for Innotox and Botox are increasing, both for cosmetic purposes and for therapeutic uses. The founder of Medy-Tox is a scientist and continues to drive new-product innovation at the company.
KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Co. operates and maintains power plants. The contracts the company signs with the plant owners tend to be long term in nature, and are typically renewed upon completion, providing a long-term recurring revenue stream. KEPCO Plant Service has expanded outside of Korea, with the overseas portion comprising nearly 15% of revenues and providing a boost to growth over the long term.
Similar to Japan, Korean companies have historically generated low ROEs, have underutilized their balance sheets, and have made capital decisions that benefit insiders over public shareholders. We are seeing the tide shifting in Korea, with increased dividends, improved government regulations, and greater labor productivity (Korea has the lowest labor productivity in the OECD). We expect to see entrepreneurialism increase among Korea's highly educated workforce (it was long seen as desirable to join Samsung§§ after graduation, and this may be changing) and for more women to enter the workforce and hold management positions.
The malaise in Continental Europe is starting to erode as quantitative easing spurs growth and companies become more nimble. Criteo S.A. is a French Internet company with leading technology in display advertising. The company's global customer base includes some of the top retailers in the world. Patrizia Immobilien AG has been transforming itself from a pure residential property owner in Germany to a pan European real-estate asset manager. Management is committed to deep research on the company's markets, and has one of the strongest reputations in Europe. This transition is leading to an improvement in the quality and returns of Patrizia Immobilien's business, which is now starting to be recognized by the market. (Current and future holdings are subject to risk.)
We are excited about the quality of companies in the Fund and believe these companies have a long runway for growth. Many of our companies offer unique services that are in high demand, which is a key factor in reducing the market risk around these holdings.
We continue to see opportunities across developed markets, especially in Japan and Europe. The Hong Kong H-share market (which includes a number of China-headquartered companies) looks attractively valued, and we have been actively researching potential investments. Additionally, the weakening euro has improved the outlook for eurozone-based companies with a global footprint, though it remains a challenge to find high-quality names.
In the first quarter of the year, the Wasatch research team visited companies in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. In the second quarter, we expect to meet with companies in Japan, Korea, Continental Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
We thank shareholders for their support.
Roger Edgley, Linda Lasater and Kabir Goyal
**The MSCI AC World Ex-U.S.A. Small Cap Index is an unmanaged index and includes reinvestment of all dividends of issuers located in countries throughout the world representing developed and emerging markets, excluding securities of U.S. issuers. This index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the performance of small capitalization securities.
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The Wasatch International Growth Fund's investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
††Quantitative easing is a government monetary policy used to increase the money supply by buying government securities or other securities from the market. Quantitative easing increases the money supply by flooding financial institutions with capital in an effort to promote increased lending and liquidity.
†††The price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple, also known as the P/E ratio, is the price of a stock divided by its earnings per share.
‡As of March 31, 2015, the Wasatch International Growth Fund was not invested in Johnson & Johnson.
‡‡Return on equity (ROE) measures a company's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity.
‡‡‡The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is a forum where the governments of 34 democracies with market economies work with each other, as well as with more than 70 non-member economies to promote economic growth, prosperity and sustainable development.
§The word "chaebol" means "business family" or "monopoly" in Korean. The chaebol structure can encompass a single large company or several groups of companies. Each chaebol is owned, controlled or managed by the same family dynasty, generally that of the group's founder.
§§As of March 31, 2015, the Wasatch International Growth Fund was not invested in Allergan, Inc. or Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
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The MSCI AC World Ex U.S.A. Small Cap Index is an unmanaged index and includes reinvestment of all dividends of issuers located in countries throughout the world representing developed and emerging markets, excluding securities of U.S. issuers. This index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the performance of small capitalization securities.
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WR Mike Williams active for Seahawks
Updated: December 6, 2010, 12:57 AM ETAssociated Press
SEATTLE -- Seahawks wide receiver Mike Williams is active for Sunday's game against Carolina despite being questionable with a foot injury.
Williams missed last week's game against Kansas City with a foot strain. He returned to practice on Thursday and will start.
Seattle will be without tight end John Carlson, who has a hip injury, guard Chester Pitts and defensive tackle Colin Cole.
Carolina cornerback Chris Gamble is out with a hamstring injury. Gamble was benched last ...
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Chinese Olympics - Big event will be jumping hurdles of smog, suspicion
The Chinese are big believers in omens, so it was not a good sign that on the eve of its big pre-Olympic celebration that, in a Russian crash test, the Chinese-made Chery, its big hope for auto exports, folded up like a cheap suitcase.
"Crumpled like newspaper" were the words of one observer. It was so bad the crash dummy had to be extricated in pieces. Not, as they say, an auspicious omen.
The big shindig Wednesday night in Beijing was to mark the one-year countdown to the start of the 2008 Summer Olympics, which China sees as its coming-out party as a full and accepted member of the family of major nations.
Many Olympic officials and dignitaries were present, as were a band of foreign demonstrators and a band of foreign reporters there to cover both. The Chinese foreign ministry had decreed that foreign reporters were to be allowed to do their work unmolested, but as has a way of happening, the memo didn't get down to the guys with the riot batons.
The prowess displayed by the Beijing police suggests that they should go for Olympic gold in rounding up reporters and protesters. (Recent revelations about the handling of demonstrators at the 2006 Republican Convention also suggest that the New York City police should send a team. They're looking at certain silver.)
These particular demonstrators were demanding the release of political prisoners, but the authorities are bracing for all kinds of activists — Tibet and Xinjiang separatist movements, pressure to ease up on the Falun Gong, those trying to get Sudan to end the slaughter in Darfur.
However, the appearance of Beijing's periodic blanket of suffocating fog outweighed the human-rights considerations in the minds of Olympic officials.
The Chinese stressed that pollution-abating efforts had advanced to the point where the air was breathable two days out of three instead of less than one day out of five as heretofore.
Still, some officials speculated that, faced with air they could see, their athletes might want either to stay home or arrive early in Beijing to acclimate to the local pollutants.
With the Olympic officials came Dick Pound, chairman of the delightfully named World Anti-Doping Agency, to delicately convey to the Chinese that the other nations didn't totally trust them to field a drug-free team.
Pound warned that the WADA would be watching and that the Chinese Olympic team shouldn't try to hide athletes from the drug testers.
He said if the Chinese "were to appear with 1,000 or so athletes nobody had ever heard of, and all of them win gold medals, that would be a problem for them, and the Games would not be a success."
The United States was not in a position to be its usual moralizing self on this issue, since the night before, Barry Bonds had become the all-time home-run leader thanks, it is alleged, to some illicit chemical assistance.
The Olympics are to begin on 8/8/08, said to be a very auspicious number. The Olympic goal is faster, higher, stronger — and, the Chinese might add, luckier.
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