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BEIJING (Reuters) - China has urged local government and environmental officials to crack down on power producers who fraudulently claim subsidies for cutting emissions, the country's top economic planner said on Tuesday.
Beijing has established a wide array of laws and rules to battle the environmental consequences of three decades of unchecked growth, but weak monitoring and negligible punishment make it tough to get powerful industrial interests to comply.
The subsidy scheme, introduced last year, was part of Beijing's plan to encourage power plants to cut air pollution.
But China's influential economic planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), launched a nationwide probe last year amid claims that dozens of firms were cheating the system by falsifying data.
On Tuesday, the agency issued a notice saying that firms engaging in fraud to qualify for subsidies would face severe penalties and suffer public exposure.
The firms were exploiting a scheme that paid a higher price for power sold to the grid by power plants that had installed expensive equipment to cut pollutants such as sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
The NDRC said the probe showed many power firms had failed to install equipment properly, falsified emissions data or tampered with automatic emission sensors to trick authorities into granting the subsidy.
Last August, the NDRC raised tariffs for environmentally-compliant power plants to help utilities pay for expensive equipment to cut emissions, and promised to get tough on fraud in the sector.
Amendments to China's environmental law, expected to be passed in March, will make the supply of fraudulent emissions data a criminal offense, and will provide for heavier fines to be imposed on law-breaking firms.
The Ministry of Environmental Protection is also spending 40 billion yuan ($6.61 billion) over the period from 2011 to 2015 to boost its real-time pollution monitoring capacity. ($1=6.0526 Chinese yuan)
(Reporting by David Stanway; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
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Tim Slate, a television industry veteran, has joined Leitch in a new marketing position.
Slate joins Leitch from Omneon Video Networks. At Omneon, Slate was Vice president of marketing. His previous work includes a role at Harris, in which he directed product strategy and priorities for their transmitter product lines including analog, DTV and DVB-T equipment within Harris' broadcast division.
Prior to Harris, Slate was with Tektronix and Grass Valley Group (now Thomson), where he was responsible for the marketing and launch of its Profile videodisk server line. He began his career at Tektronix, where he was a design engineer of operational, test and measurement, and processing television equipment.
Slate holds a BSEE degree from Oregon State University. He will be based out of Leitch's Burbank office.
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Government Housing Assistance: Application and Eligibilty Information Homestead FL
At times like these when more and more people are becoming homeless, the need for government subsidized housing is huge. This article details how and where you can apply for government housing assistance.
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18750 SW 113th Ave
Miami, FL
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Brown, Joseph H. Law Office(904) 272-8401
35 Knight Boxxe Rd. Suite 1Orange Park
Jacksonville, FL
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2002 N. Lois Ave, Ste. 430
Tampa, FL
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Hargrave & Associates(904) 768-1988
3450 Dunn Ave
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Government Housing Assistance: Application and Eligibilty Information
How to Apply for Government Housing Assistance Foreclosure rates have hit an all time high in the U.S., and many people are out of work or homeless. Tent cities are springing up on the edges of major metropolitan areas. How can you find subsidized housing, Section 8 housing, or rental assistance before you need it, so you don't end up on the streets when times get hard?
Applying for government housing assistance can be frustrating, and the process can be lengthy. The earlier you get started the better the chances you will be able to receive help in a timely fashion.
Becoming familiar with what kind of help is available and what the requirements are for the various programs is a good place to start. Help is available, but most programs have income limits and various other requirements, so knowing where to go and what to have ready when you apply is important. The following resources will help you get started:
1 Check the HUD WebsiteMost parts of the U.S. do have public housing and subsidized housing available through the federal department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The HUD website contains a wealth of information on housing and rental assistance, as well as charts showing income requirements and downloadable applications. You can search the HUD site for low-rent Section 8 apartments by state or you can search for public housing.
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Simba Harare - Harare
Along with free full breakfast, this bed & breakfast offers a restaurant and free self parking. Go for a dip in the outdoor pool during your stay. If you want low-key dining options, you will be pleased to find barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Multilingual staff can provide tour/ticket assistance. WiFi and high-speed (wired) Internet access is available.
Quite homely and safe.
Visited Simba Harare due to business in North West Zimbabwe. The property have been…
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Hotel Info: 1-844-302-2248from $38
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Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 14 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 2 floors
- Check-in time 8 AM-6 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check in
- Cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- No cribs (infant beds)
- No pets or service animals allowed
- WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas *
- WiFi in rooms *
- Free self parking
- Accessible parking
- Extended parking
Other information
- Resort fee included
In the hotel
- Free full breakfast
- Restaurant
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Barbeque grills
- Outdoor pool
- Golfing nearby
- Meeting rooms
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Number of buildings/towers - 3
- Year Built 2010
- Designated smoking areas
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Disabled parking
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
In the room
- Iron/ironing board
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- In-room computer
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Refrigerator (on request)
Simba Harare - Harare's small print
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The charges below are included in the total price displayed:
- Resort fee
Resort fee inclusions:
- Breakfast
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Inclusions may be listed elsewhere on the page as free or for a surcharge.
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guestrooms for ZWD 5.00 per night (rates may vary)
WiFi is available in public areas for ZWD 5.00 per night (rates may vary)
High-speed Internet access (wired) is available in public areas for ZWD 5.00 per night (rates may vary)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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Livigno (ITA), July 21st 2015 – Livigno is expanding: as of last week the Italian bike resort has three new trails on its extensive bike map. On Thursday, a new route was opened in Val Minor, an important link between Livigno and Switzerland. On Saturday, Livigno's longterm testimonial Hans Rey and friend, Danny MacAskill took the chance to test the two new flow trails located on the Carosello 3000 mountain.
Up and over: the new mountain pass from Livigno to Switzerland is 5.8 km/ 3.1 mi long and starts at the top of the Forcola Pass on the Swiss-Italian border. Riders can enjoy a last refreshment at the mountain hut before taking on the new trail with its 180 m/ 590 ft climb which takes about 50 minutes to reach the famous Ospizio Bernina station. Livigno and the two Swiss municipalities Poschiavo and Pontresina have successfully added a new mountain pass to the old demanding trails which took up to 4 hours to complete. This magical route is surrounded by untouched nature and stunning views of the glacier Vadret da Palu and its lake.
Having tested the new connecting trail with a bunch of bikers earlier in the week, Hans Rey took part in the official opening of the flow country trail at Carosello 3000 with non other than friend and fellow trials rider, Danny MacAskill. It is the first time Danny has come back to Livigno since 2012 when he last rode here with Hans "No Way" Rey. Together the two biking icons took laps on the new "Coast to Coast" (6 km/ 3.7 mi) and "Rollercoaster" (4 km/ 2.5 mi) trails. Their fine-tuned sequence of rhythmic jumps and berms give cyclists the feeling of ultimate flow and enjoyment.
In cooperation with Hans Rey and the flow country expert Diddie Schneider the local Alberto Clement and his crew have shaped a route that is ideal for both beginners and advanced riders. At the opening day, invited guests were impressed by the fun factor and readiness of the trails. "We worked hard but I'm really happy about the way Carosello 3000 have built the trails", says Hans Rey. "You can recognize it's real flow country because you look at the people's face and they are smiling when they arrive at the bottom. We already have 10 km and it's just the beginning. Livigno is one of the best places in the world for mountain biking and now we have all kind of trails." Danny MacAskill also liked the two new trails: "For me it's always awesome to be here in Livigno. I rode already with Hans all over the valley and now riding the flow country trails as a pro rider I had the same enjoyment. I hope to be back again soon."
The flow trail project is far from over: further sections are in the planning. Another 4 km/ 2.5 mi trail will be already completed in mid-August. Check out that clip to get a taste of the new flow trails: https://youtu.be/-BQsQH2mu1g
Eager bikers should not waste any time coming to Livigno: the first event on the new trail takes place on August 2nd. As part of the Adventure Awards Festival (July 27th – August 2nd), the 3K Up & Down race is presented by the Adventure Awards, Carosello 3000 and crankbrothers. The principle is simple: 1 Pro-Rider, 100 participants, 2 lifts, a 13 km/ 8 mi long trail and 7 hours to ride as much as possible. How many times can you take the lift up and bike down in 7 hours? So gear up and we look forward to seeing you in Livigno!
To find out more about what Livigno can offer please visit: www.livigno.eu or www.facebook.com/LivignoFeelTheAlps .]]>
EWS Samoens
July 2015
The Weekends You Have to Fight
Preparations for Samoëns couldn't really have gone much better for me. I've had plenty of good riding in Finale both on and off road and temperatures have been in the mid to high 30's every day so it's been great for getting used to the heat.
Family life has also been great with Tory and Luca settled into our apartment and getting into the Italian way of life. We have had the opportunity to experience a Sagra in the village and plenty of local experiences of both food and culture.
So leaving for France I was in a good head space and excited to be back into the Alps on the longer more demanding courses. These are typically my favorite courses of the series and my preferred racing format for Enduro.
The weather was looking good once we arrived but forecasts suggested we could be in for a thunder storm or two over the weekend. From previous time spent in the Alps I've experienced this all too well and knew what to expect. It was going to be important to have both dry and wet weather eyewear ready to go at all times. I've been caught out without the right eyewear before and it can be a costly mistake so I had my Roll Offs, ID2 goggles with the dual lense to handle the cold or hot conditions and my Evil Eyes Evos all setup ready on standby for what ever was going to be thrown at us.
Being able to walk only one stage of the course this year was a new aspect to this style of racing for me. The stage we walked would be raced without a practice so again a new format which would be an interesting challenge.
I felt a bit rushed actually when race day one came around. I'd spent the day before running about the town getting organized and the day seemed to disappear quicker than expected. Actually finding stage 3 to walk took longer than planned and then hopping into bed knowing I needed to be at the pits at 7:15am was all a bit rush rush rush. I was running a million miles an hour in my head and sleep wasn't coming, one of those nights you wished to have an on/off switch.
Up early for the first day of racing and on the lift for a practice run on stage one. This would be a physical and demanding course, but I was excited as it would be a tough one on the body and serious time could be made. A totally dry course which had rocks, roots, fast and slow sections a real mix. Looking at the sky it was black and temperatures just started to drop...I knew what was coming!
Yet before I left the pits for race stage 1 the rain started and as we were half way up the gondola ride the lift was shut down as thunder and lightning began. Waiting in the lift when you see that kind of activity around is always a bit of a nervous time. They won't run the lift until the storm clears and you could be waiting a long time. We were lucky this time and within 10 minutes we were away again and the sky looked like the storm would be passing soon and fine weather would follow. A bit of a course delay would also hold up things so to get everyone through the day, one stage was cut from the race.
Dropping into stage one I started on the attack. The roots in the dry were slippery and having not practiced in the wet there were some bits you needed to hold on for. I felt really good and my run was going to plan when I came to a wooden bridge which prior to an uphill section. As soon as my wheels touched the bridge I knew I was going to crash and I hit the ground hard. My saddle was twisted and I had to knock that back straight before taking off again. Due to this bring before an uphill section I had no speed and was forced to run it. Now the heart rate was on red line and I needed to be fast and clean for the rest of the run. Coming out of the woods for an open section of grass there was a helicopter picking up the injured rider that had been our course hold. It was extremely windy and the course tape and grass was blowing everywhere. Slightly distracted for a second wondering what was happening I misjudged the next corner and could see I was either going to clip the marker pole or go through the tape. Aiming for the pole I hoped to shoulder it and carry on but it jammed between my forks and bars and I was thrown over the handle bars and onto the ground. Getting up I noticed my stem and bars were twisted so I kicked the front wheel to try straighten it out. Nothing with the first two kicks, and the third buckled my front wheel so I jumped on and tried to finish the run with it twisted. I was gutted, it was almost impossible to ride and I was a lot further from the finish than I thought. I didn't hear a rider catching me coming into the finish but Jerome had caught me and he was third off so that meant I had lost a minute!!!
Riding back to the pits I was totally gutted, my weekend had gone from hero to zero on the first stage! I needed to ride fast in every stage now and there was no chance to crash again, and the body was feeling the effects of the tumbles. I pressed the reset button and went up for a practice on stage 2. This was a shorter more DH style stage, I really liked the dropping turns and it was a lot of fun to ride. You needed big brakes and clear vision on this one! With the sun now out again the conditions were also improving and it would be less slippery for the race so things were looking up!
The heat had returned for stage 2 race. On the line it would have been around 30 degrees and I was keen to push on for a fast run. Things went to plan and crossing the line I had put in a solid stage to finish 4th. This was a much better effort this time but still some work to do.
Now onto stage 3 this was a 40min ride from the pits with no lift access to the start; this was the stage we walked yesterday. To be honest it was a stage I knew would be my weakest link for the weekend, it had some fun sections but I knew it wouldn't be a race winning stage for me. Being 1.9km in length I planned to ride it smooth and not let a mistake cost me with any crashes.
Dropping in things were going well but I was braking too much and fighting the bike in sections. Hitting my rear derailleur on a tight switchback corner didn't help either and now I had only had the biggest gear to deal with. Entering the main rocky area I braked quickly as there was someone on course walking up! With everyone yelling at her I actually thought she was trying to stop me as a rider has fallen. Not the case, she didn't know I was on course and soon jumped off. I finished out the run disappointed in my stage and losing another 11 seconds. What a day!!!
Going into day two I was sitting 17th overall and I had the series lead slipping from my grasp. My goal now was to attack and try get some positions back. If I could get closer to the top ten then maybe I could keep the series lead and that was my principle motivation for day two.
Stage 4 was a longer stage, a good mix again of everything and very freshly built. It would be a stage to push on but also one to respect as the tight switch back corners would be hard to ride on the limit without a moment or two. I set off smooth and made sure to be slow enough for the danger bits. One small misjudgment and I couldn't slow the bike down enough to make a corner....not crashing but I went through the tape. I pulled the bike back on course and didn't lose a lot of time. The rocks were coming out of the corners and the blown out lines were hard to push on without risking a lot. Another corner caught me out and this time my front wheel pushed and down I went. I was up super fast and able to finish the run without any more problems. I was able to still put in a top ten finish for the stage so with one more to go I needed to keep up the pace but be on two wheels!!
Stage 5 was a middle length stage and I liked the style a lot. Fast, some great rocky sections and a lot going on. I hit my lines all the way down and put in a good effort to be clean. Another top ten finish but not what I had hoped. I'd certainly fought some battles this weekend and came out second best a few times so to see I had at least pulled myself back to 12th overall was something positive to take away. Richie Rude put in an impressive ride to take his first overall victory so I was stoked for him, and I knew he would be getting closer to me in the series points. A quick math calculation would reveal I had managed to keep the series lead by 40 points so that was another positive for me to take away.
Heading to Colorado it's going to be some exciting weeks of racing coming up. France you have been a tough one to me!!
Words by Justin Leov.
The new Dune Carbon will make you take on your next Enduro race with the ultimate bike on the market. Here is the perfect blend between the Cross Country climbing ability and the performance of a Summum going downhill... Go full gas and enjoy your Dune Day.
Dune Carbon combines the best lightness and efficiency qualities of the Foxy Carbon with the top features of Summum Carbon: a very structurally robust frameset suited adapted to the Enduro racing demands.
A new lower link with collet-axle pivots and bolts with expander cone washers that offer maximum reliability without any maintenance needs and the choice to adjust its geometry, slacken the head angle and chain stay length.
Professional Enduro races such as the EWS require not only a good physical condition, but also the most complete bike. For these reasons, besides our best Stealth Carbon frameset with our exclusive Forward Geometry and optimized Zero suspension system with 160mm rear wheel travel, the bike also offers the option of choosing the head tube angle with + 1 / -1 ° and chain stay length in 430mm or 440mm. The result speaks for itself: Dune Carbon is the most sophisticated and advanced multiadjustable Enduro bike of the moment.
Mondraker Dune Carbon is the representation and culmination of the currently most complete Enduro racing bike. A sophisticated frameset with unique features weighting just 2,450 grams (5.4lbs) without rear shock. Mondraker's best technologies applied to the ultimate Enduro race bike.
The characteristics of the Stealth Carbon technology are curved and rounded shapes, which are clearly visible and make its impressive appearance even more striking.
Dune Carbon stands out from the rest with exceptional structural rigidity denoting its careful craftsmanship and the studied positioning of each and every one of the carbon layers that make it up.
What stands out above all is our Vacuum Compression Process method, through which the frame undergoes a process of fiber compression through a vacuum at high pressure: This method guarantees the reliability of the structure, achieving results in terms of strength and rigidity that are greater than those for fibers only applied manually.
The Dune Carbon features a new optimization of the Zero system, specially optimized to offer the best performance with 1X gearings with the most neutral pedaling performance and the most capable rear suspension.
Thanks to the Stealth Carbon construction and the new bearings and oversized axles of the Zero system, the Dune Carbon offers a better performance and a supreme efficiency for a racing Enduro bike to be more agile, suppler and faster. Virtually the same Summum Carbon performance for an Enduro model.
Forward Geometry is based on a geometry concept that features longer top tubes in combination with a shorter stem.
Dune Carbon is assembled with the FG30 30mm length stem for the three models R, RR and XR and for the 4 sizes: S, M, L and XL. Optionally, FG10 and FG20 stems are offered too.
The advantages of Forward Geometry lay on a better control of your bike, superior handling, stability and higher confidence, which are key facts in an Enduro Bike when it comes to beating our time against the clock.
Dune Carbon is available in 4 different sizes: S, M, L and XL. Dune Carbon XR and its frameset kit include the adjustable geometry kit to steepen or slacken the head angle (+1º/-1º) and chain stays 430mm or 440mm.
Specs Dune Carbon XR
|Dune Stealth full Carbon Zero Suspension System FG 160mm
|S: 380mm / M: 420mm / L: 470mm / XL: 510mm
|rear shock
|Fox Float X2 Factory Kashima 215x63.5mm
|Fox 36 27'5 Float HSC LSC FIT Factory Kashima 15mm Tapered 170mm
|FSA Nº42 ACB Bearings integrated Tapered 1-1/8"->1/5"
|Onoff Stoic FG 35mm
|Onoff Stoic UD Carbon 0,5" rise 780mm
|Onoff Diamond, 1lock-on, 130mm
|RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6mm
|SDG Circuit MTN, high density PU foam, TI-crmo rails, black cordura sides
|front brake
|Sram Guide RSC 180mm
|rear brake
|Sram Guide RSC 180mm
|Sram Guide RSC Forged alloy lever with bearing lever pivot
|Mavic Crossmax Pro XL LTD 27'5 23mm internal width, tubeless. 24H
|Mavic Zicral, straight pull, round
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|Mavic Crossmax XL alloy axle 12x142mm XXD 1x11 Rear axle DT RWS
|F: Crossmax Charge XL Ltd Front 2.4 / R: Crossmax Quest XL Ltd Rear 2.4
|Sram X01, 24mm spindle, 94 BCD, 170mm, 32T X-SYNK chainring
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|Sram GXP XR, sealed bearings, 73mm
|Sram PCX1 11s
|front derailleur
|rear derailleur
|Sram X01 Type2 1x11s carbon long cage X-Horizon actuation
|Sram Trigger X01 11s, carbon. X-Actuation, Zero Loss Technology
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Ireland's Enduro crazy mountain bikers descended upon Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trails in County Wicklow last weekend for the second round of the Vitus Gravity Enduro Ireland Series. Given the fairly tale weekend that was the Emerald Enduro, Enduro World Series Round 2 the previous months, it's no great surprise that the event filled up months in advance. The lucky 400 riders were treated to dry, dusty trails all weekend long with only the odd passing shower to keep the dust down. The total route distance was 28km with 1000 meters of climbing and 5 timed downhill stages, giving a racing time of 20 minutes for the fastest riders, more like 25 for mere mortals!
Of course the beauty of Enduro is in the format, easy on the way up and fast on the way down. Riders are not timed on the uphill liaison sections between the stages, giving time to catch up with friends and relive their last run! Once riders reach the top and catch their breath it's down to the business end of the racing. The timed stages can be anything between 2 to 10 minutes of all out speed, power and amazing technical control on the steepest and most challenging terrain available. Enduro really is the perfect balance between a social mountain bike ride and a serious competition.
Riders are divided into categories based on their ages, with a separate category for women. There's also the Pro Men category which isn't limited by age but rather ability. It's often said that a podium position at an Irish Gravity Enduro event is a really high achievement, especially given the recent dominance of the Irish riders on the International scene. Greg Callaghan is currently lying second overall in the World Series after a win at Round 2 and a third place finish in Round 3. In fact last weekends Gravity Enduro Ireland event clashed with the UEC European Enduro Championships, where Team Biking.ie rider Killian Callaghan finished in second place in the Junior category, an incredible achievement given his recent switch to the discipline.
This weekend we saw the return to racing of Dan Wolfe following a nasty elbow injury just before the Emerald Enduro earlier in May. True to his reputation, Dan posted the fastest time of the day ahead of fellow Vitus Team rider Colin Ross. Third place went to another Vitus rider, Team Biking.ie's Piaras Griffin.
A clean sweep for series sponsors Vitus Bikes, Brand Manager Simon Cordner said, "This is a massive day for everyone on the Vitus team and we're delighted for all our riders and the crew behind this. Race results don't lie and we are very proud to have the fastest bike on the weekend".
Leah Maunsell did just about enough to win the womens category despite a disastrous stage 4. Second place went to Orla Mc Clean followed closely by Shona D'Arcy one minute back.
The 14 to 18 class was won convincingly by David Conroy, who's time would place him 9th overall on the day. Rory O'Kelly and Peter Davison finished second and third respectively. The 19 to 29 class was a much closer battle with Biking.ie's own Garreth Davis pipping Scott Wallace to first place by just over one second. Stephen McCormack rounded out the podium in third place. Local man Howie Miller posted the fastest time in the 30 to 34 class and 8th overall on the day. Surely a statement that he is looking to make the move to Pro Men next season. Some 26 seconds a drift was Colm Bradley followed by Damien Daly.
Jamie Whelan made it two wins from two races in the 35 to 39 class with a 10 second gap back to Sean Herlihy and Andy Yoong. Hugh Arthur took the win in the 40 to 49 class and like Whelan is unbeaten so far this season. Second place was taken by mister consistent Joules Dormer and third went to Ken Somerville. The 50 plus class was a clear cut affair with Gary Ennis some 30 seconds ahead of Richie Byrne and Aidan Barry.
The next round of the series heads to the mountain biking mecca that is Djouce Woods on the 25th and 26th of July. For more information in the series visit www.gravityenduro.ie.
Race Results http://www.sportident.co.uk/results/2015/GravityEnduro.ie-R2-Ballinasto/
And here they are:
Brett Rheeder (CAN), Anthony Messere (CAN), Thomas Genon (BEL), Sam Reynolds (GBR), Anton Thelander (SWE), Szymon Godziek (POL), Nicholi Rogatkin (USA), Louis Reboul (FRA), Yannick Granieri (FRA), Logan Peat (CAN), Tomas Lemoine (FRA), Tomas Zejda (CZE), Antoine Bizet (FRA), Carson Storch (USA), Mehdi Gani (FRA), Paul Genovese (CAN), Simon Pagès (FRA), Greg Watts (USA), Sam Pilgrim (GBR), Bobby Lamirande (CAN), Max Fredriksson (SWE), Amir Kabbani (GER) and Tom van Steenbergen (CAN).
In addition to the top mountain bike athlete line up – BMX icon and multi-time X Games medalist Ryan Nyquist (USA), has been invited as a wildcard to compete in the giant MTB slopestyle contest.
Building on the debut of Swatch Prime Line last year, the new course will send the riders from the top of Olympic Stadium all the way down to the Olympic lake. It starts with a drop from a 13m/ 43ft high tower which is followed by a 5m/ 16ft high step-up box. Flowing round the berm, the riders will now drop down from a 10m/ 33ft step-down into Coubertinplatz where tens of thousands of cheering spectators will show their support as they hit the two big doubles (10m/ 33ft and 7m/ 23ft long). From there, they will shoot up onto the bridge, over a spine and send it off the 10m/33ft step-down to gear up for the grand finale on the lake. The huge 12m/39ft long jump will be their last chance to earn big points at Swatch Prime Line.
After last year's event drew more than 50,000 fans, Swatch wants even more people to enjoy the show – so this year's Swatch Prime Line is free! No tickets needed for the headline event: thrills, chills and amazing performances by mountain biking's slopestyle tricksters.
And what better way to wind up the day than at the Swatch Up Your Night after-party? The Niceguys, from Bern, and the new shooting star from Paris, Guillaume Berg, are polishing their playlists for the party of the year – with Swatch Prime Line athletes and sports fans out on the dance floor…
For the live stream and event videos go to www.swatch.com/primeline, and for more information about the event, please visit www.swatch.com/press and www.swatchprimeline.com.]]>
The greatest trail bikes do everything well, no matter what or where you ride, and Pivot's new Mach 429 Trail raises the bar for amazing bikes even higher. Our goal when designing the Mach 429 Trail was to create a new category of trail bike - one that takes advantage of the best features of 29 and yet maintains the performance characteristics that make you forget about wheelsize and, instead, translate to the "best-ride-ever," every time you ride.
We produced many iterations of this new design, tweaking angles and measurements with each generation of prototype and ride testing every version until we created the perfect formula. The result? A bike with the incredible pedaling efficiency and small bump compliance of the dw-link™ design, a slack front end and a short back end that is fast, flickable, and energy efficient.
To complement this new 29er formula, you'll find Boost™ 148 spacing, our own hollow core, internal, high compression carbon molding and the obsessive detailing you expect from Pivot. Effortless trail bike handling, incredible power transfer and precise cornering are all yours, without compromise, in the perfectly balanced chassis of the Mach 429 Trail. It is the perfect choice for your next ride.
The 429 Trail marks the introduction of Pivot's new mid-travel trail linkage design, specifically for trail bikes. With major influences from the clevis design of the Phoenix DH Carbon and Mach 6 Carbon, the 429 Trail utilizes an entirely new upper linkage to provide the same ultra-precise control and bottomless feel of our longer travel dw-link™ designs in a more compact, lighter package for trail applications.
When we pair the new upper linkage design with the same lower linkage design that we utilize on the Mach 6 Carbon, the result is a bike that you can take anywhere and over anything – an incredibly versatile 29er with seemingly endless suspension and noticeably increased traction. The Mach 429 Trail's dw-link™ suspension delivers unmatched handling characteristics combined with pedaling efficiency and climbing capability for riders who demand the best performance in both XC and technical terrain.
To match the never ending feel of the Mach 429 Trail's rear suspension, we've paired it with the new 130mm Fox 34 for a perfectly balanced ride both on the ups and downs. This fork sets the new bar for trail specific suspension performance.
To complement these trail-proven angles, you'll find new Boost™ 148 spacing in the rear and 110mm front hub spacing. The extra width between dropouts with the Boost™ system lends itself perfectly to Pivot's drive to produce the stiffest frames with the best energy transfer available. The extra room between hub flanges gives that 29er wheel a ride feel that is as precise as any wheelsize with the added advantage of big-wheel rollover capability. In addition to enhanced frame and wheel stiffness, the Boost™ system also enables us to add more tire clearance, allowing for a wider range of condition specific tire choices.
When creating the Mach 429 Trail, our engineers worked to find the perfect combination of purposeful, clean, composite design for strength, large cross sections for stiffness, and the right combination of composite materials to produce a high value frame worthy of the name Pivot. With our hollow-core, internal-molding process to bring this vision to reality, riders can now put the Mach 429 Trail at the top of the list when it comes to choosing a one-bike quiver.
Additionally, we've designed this full carbon frame with value in mind – building on our years of composite layup and construction experience – we've maintained the highest levels of stiffness and strength to weight, while making focused changes to keep the costs down and the technical advantages high, such as strategic, easy-to-service external routing combined with key features of the Pivot Cable Port System – including ports for use with an internal dropper post and clean cable/housing routing through the chainstays.
Debuting on the Mach 429 Trail is a new ultra-clean, removable front derailleur mount. For those that want to run two chainrings, this mount offers the best shifting performance you can get, utilizing Shimano's new side-swing front derailleur system.
For those who love the simple functionality of 1x systems, remove the front derailleur mount for an incredibly sleek, clean installation with almost no evidence of the un-needed hardware.
Our mountain bikes feature the PF92 bottom bracket. Collaboratively developed by our engineers and Shimano, this allows for wider pivots and better bearing support, both of which contribute to increased frame stiffness and strength as well as the best bearing longevity.
Other essential details include post mount disc brake mounts for easy set up and weight savings, internal stealth dropper compatibility and Enduro Max cartridge bearings throughout. There are mounts for 2 waterbottles on every frame and the Mach 429 Trail is available in 4 sizes – S, M, L, XL – and in two great colors.
The Mach 429 Trail frame and rear shock retail for $2,499 USD. The Mach 429 Trail is available in eight different build options, from a value-oriented XT/SLX build ($3,999 USD to an XTR dream kit ($7,699) USD for complete build kit information, technical specs and more visit our site. The first shipment of Mach 429 Trail hits stores next week - see your dealer to order.
· LIVE webcast on www.fmbworldtour.com : Finals on Saturday, June 27th at 4:45 pm (CEST)
· The second round of six FMB Diamond Series stops
· Stacked rider line up with top 10 athletes from 2014 already pre-qualified.
· Check out the Swatch Prime Line teaser here: https://youtu.be/AzPIu6JX7Sg
Munich, June 23rd 2015 – Round 2 of the FMB Diamond Series brings the world to Munich, Germany for Swatch Prime Line! After round 1 in New Zealand and a three month break, the top FMB contenders are reenergized, and have even more tricks dialed-in to show off at the first European Diamond Series event this season. Brett Rheeder currently leads the standings after Crankworx Rotorua – but close behind, Nicholi Rogatkin and Thomas Genon are eager to jump ahead here in Europe. You can watch the top athletes drop in for Swatch Prime Line, live on fmbworldtour.com on Saturday, June 27th from 4:45pm (CEST). Take a look at the event trailer here: https://youtu.be/AzPIu6JX7Sg
Some of the riders have been attending FMB Gold and Silver events across Europe, while others have been focusing hard on dialing in their best tricks for round 2 of the FMB Diamond Series. Here, the current ranking leader, Brett Rheeder could secure his position even more with a win, or his closest rivals, Nicholi Rogatkin and Thomas Genon could jump ahead and put the pressure on the only X Games MTB Slopestyle Gold medalist. Once again, the top 10 athletes from the 2014 Diamond Series ranking are automatically qualified for Swatch Prime Line, so the competition could not be on more of a knife-edge. Here is the rider line up:
Deeply missed in the line up is Martin Soderstrom who unfortunately broke his leg. We all wish him a fast recovery. Anton Thelander is no stranger to Olympia Park after winning Red Bull Phenom here just 2 years ago – he will replace Martin as first alternate in the line up. A keen addition to the list is BMX legend Ryan Nyquist, who after a strong performance at 26TRIX not 2 weeks ago has secured the event wildcard from Olympia Park Munich. The German crowds are excited to see this legendary athlete take on Swatch Prime Line. Also at 26TRIX, Tom van Steenbergen won the FMB Wildcard and will certainly strengthen the Canadian force. Reigning Champion, Louis Reboul will return to defend his title, but can he win again on this bigger and longer course? Swatch Pro Team athlete and former World Champion, Sam Pilgrim will also be in Munich to throw down for the crowds.
On Friday June 26th, 24 invited riders will be cut down to 12 during qualifying. Then the finals on Saturday will give the athletes 2 runs to go big, be victorious and claim some big points towards the FMB Diamond Series standings. The contest is another chance for the FMB Factory Teams to climb the standings. Currently Specialized lead the way, but with Martin Soderstrom out, can American rider Nicholi Rogatkin keep them ahead or will the Canyon Factory Team take over the lead? With a strong Canadian presence, maybe we will see TREK C3 Project move in front. You can follow the rankings on www.fmbworldtour.com.
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2015 UCI WC 3 Leogang Finals Women Results
2015 UCI WC 3 Leogang Finals Men Results]]>
With the threat of rain hanging over the technical Leogang track in the Austrian Alps, all four Trek World Racing riders put in solid crash fee runs which resulted in all 3 elite men improving their World Cup ranking, and Laurie Greenland back on the podium for the 5th time in a row since Méribel last year.
In the Elite Men's race, Brook MacDonald and George Brannigan qualified on almost the same time with the latter having the edge in 11th place, Brook in 12th. Come race day and Brook stormed the track and looked to be in great shape, fastest at the second split, but lost 7 tenths in the bottom sector. He was still very happy with his first top 10 of the year.
George was next up and went faster than Brook at the first split, but a small mistake in the second sector needing to put his foot down a few times, cost George valuable time crossing the line 7 tenths behind Brook and eventually finishing 12th. Brook moves up 4 places in the overall, back into a protected position, while George moves up 3 places to 23rd. Greg Williamson had a run he was happy with to finish 25th, moving his overall ranking up from 52nd to 37th overall.
Brook said, "I'm very happy with that. I know where I lost some time in the bottom, casing a section before the rock garden which stalled me, but overall I had a great bike set-up this week and felt great in my run. There was also a really strong headwind for most of the race that seemed to die down for the last 8 guys, so I know there was some time there."
Laurie Greenland qualified 2nd Saturday, after injuring his knee in training on Friday. The swelling restricted mobility on Saturday and he rode the qualifier fairly conservatively as no points are at stake. Sunday race day saw his knee back to near 100% and Laurie was ready for a great race. Fastest at the first split Laurie unfortunately lost his chain just prior to the long motorway section and dropped a lot of time in the prevailing headwind. To finish 3rd after that is a great result and keeps Laurie in the points chase for the overall, now in 2nd.
The team heads down the road the Schladming for a European iXS Cup at the classic ex-World Cup venue. The next round of the World Cup is in 2 weeks at the new venue of Lenzerheide, Switzerland.


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Pacific Rim, a reviewPacific Rim, a review2 years ago in Reviews & Guides More Like This
Pacific Rim, a review
In the near future, giant monsters identified as "Kaiju" have risen from a portal in a crevasse beneath the Pacific Ocean, resulting in a war that takes millions of lives and quickly consumes humanity's resources. To combat the monsters, a special type of weapon is designed: massive robots, known as Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two or three pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge which prevents the mental strain which would overwhelm a single pilot.
As a longtime defender of Michael Bay's Transformers, allow me to say one thing: Eat your heart out, Mr. Bay. There is a new king!
The movie starts with Raleigh (Charlie Hunnam) and his brother Yancy (Diego Klattenhoff) Beckett, being instructed to suit up to fight a kaiju, designated Category Four in danger and size. They wade out into the Pacific in their Jaeger, Gipsy Danger, with orders to kill the kaiju and save the city, but ignore the small fishing boat that
GLaDOS - VoicesIt has been just a few days since your programming began. You are nothing more than a round core of circuits; you are delicate, feeble, barely wrapped by a steel skeleton.GLaDOS - Voices4 years ago in General Fiction More Like This
On the desks, the projects already say otherwise. The lines on the paper build complex maps, tracing a huge future for you - they show hundreds of wires and embroidered metal boards, a high-tech hard disk, and what, so they say, will be the most precise system of lenses in the world.
You wait, patiently. Your senses are still dim; the small optic is weak, whereas touch, smell and taste won't exist in your world.
Most of all, you hear. You hear their speeches, you hear their laughs; you hear a male voice repeating orders, as your supervisors type them in. Simple instructions – simple footage of experiments, with audio comment.
watch - and - learn
Always, every working day, you hear them say that you will become something great. You believe it – it is a fact, a truth like any other.
A night you can
Maid Wars Notes 01: Prin the PitilessMaid Wars Notes 01: Prin the Pitiless3 years ago in Sketches More Like This
I hope folks will excuse the summary-like nature of what you are about to read. This is actually the text of a response to a comment made on the previous post, but since it adds to Prin's back story, I thought I should put it here.
From Prin's days as a Greenskirt:
On a routine patrol, her rifle squad would encounter a small BeeDub unit, roving around on its own in the field. The other members of the squad are taken in by its innocuous little noises and beeps and its charming facial expressions. The women shoulder their weapons and kneel over the little drone like school girls over a stray cat.
There is even talk of adopting it.
"Poor thing."
"Are you lost, little guy?"
Then suddenly, Prin impales the intelligent device with her trusty Jet Knife, and raises her rifle.
Prin says nothing to the protests of her squad mates, who complain to the tune of,
Hedgehog-class interstellar tactical gunship specsSpecifications: McDaniels Shipwrights Hedgehog-class interstellar tactical gunshipHedgehog-class interstellar tactical gunship specs1 year ago in Settings More Like This
General characteristics
Crew: 10: pilot, co-pilot, navigator/sensor operator, tactical officer, 5 weapon systems specialists (WSS), electronic warfare officer (EWO)
Passengers: 2
Length: 224 ft 9 in
Wingspan: 194 ft 8 in
Height: 42 ft 2 in
Wing area: 324 ft2
Empty weight: 755,000 lb (342,770 kg)
Loaded weight: 978,224 lb (444,114 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 1,321,075 lb (599,768 kg)
Powerplant: 6 x Commonwealth Spatial Drive Works Mark VII thermonuclear fusion pulse engines w/trans-atmospheric boosters + McDaniels Astrophysical Warp Dynamics Type 200 time/space warp drive
-Dry thrust: 65,250 lbf for Mark VII (290.36 kN for Mark VII) each
-Thrust with afterburner: 124,225 lbf for Mark VII (552.80 kN for Mark VII) each
-Thrust from trans-atmospheric booster: 262,875 for Mark VII (1169.79 kN for Mark VII) each
FTL Performance: 10 Light Years per day
Fuel capacity: 342,850 lb (155,654 kg) internal
RA TV script episode oneRA TV script episode one5 years ago in Sketches More Like This
Greetings, fans of Romantically Apocalyptic
Today, we present to you the script for RA episode ONE as a pilot episode, composed by several writers from the RA production team (Rythmear, Oddshot and Alexiuss)
Because this is a 100% DeviantArt production and we have NO budget or corporate support- it is now up to YOU whether this episode and further episodes will be released.
I will now proceed to outline the costs of filming this episode and explain how you can help out, so I can release this episode for everyone here on DeviantArt, and make MORE episodes in the future, using already purchased props to make this the FIRST DeviantArt hosted, and fan sponsored TV show.
Renting a van for a week to get to filming location (abandoned hotel): $500
4 character outfits, props and sandwiches to feed actors for durat
Osprey-class long endurance courier specificationsSpecifications: Columbia Shipyards Osprey-class high endurance courier (HMS Surprise)Osprey-class long endurance courier specifications1 year ago in Settings More Like This
General characteristics
Crew: 7; pilot, co-pilot, navigator/sensor operator, weapons systems operator, communications officer, tactical officer, observation
Passengers/marines: Accommodations for up to twelve passengers.
Length: 204 ft, 4 in
Width: 302 ft
Empty Weight: 1,150,000 lbs (385,900 kg)
Loaded Weight: 1,450,000 lbs (476,700 kg)
Max take-off weight: 2,070,825 lbs (940,155 kg)
Powerplant: 2 x Commonwealth Spatial Drive Works Mark VI heavy thermonuclear fusion pulse engines w/trans-atmospheric boosters + McDaniels Astrophysical Warp Dynamics Type 200 time/space warp drive (McDaniels Astrophysical Warp Dynamics Type 50 emergency time/space warp drive attached)
-Dry thrust: 285,575 lbf for Mark VI (1270.81 kN for Mark VI) each
-Thrust w/afterburner: 402,820 lbf for Mark VI (1792.55 kN for Mark VI) each
-Thrust from trans-atmospheric boosters: 1,040,000 lbf for Mark VI (4628 kN for Mark VI) each
Mass Effect 3 Alternate Endings. SPOILERSMass Effect 3 Alternate Endings. SPOILERS3 years ago in Flash Fiction & Vignettes More Like This
**EDIT** Holy crap this got way more attention than I was expecting. The comments and support have been amazing everyone!
A few points: Credit where credit is due; this ending, as much as everyone seems to love it, was only created because the amazing team at Bioware created a universe that was so rich and full of life and detail. As much as I know a lot of fans are hurt by what they did, we need to remember that Bioware still created an incredible trilogy, one of the best ever. So hats off to them all round.
Also, this was written really fast and so the ending (specifically the last part on how you actually win using TIM's signal) isn't very fleshed out. I know there are holes, and they can actually be fixed quite easily. This isn't perfect. Also, this doesn't deal with a 'happy' ending. If there were to be one, or you were to even CONSIDER taking the fourth option, you'd need to be damn ready. I'm talking ALL war assets e
Child!Canada X ReaderChild!Canada X Reader3 years ago in General Fiction More Like This
You were walking down the snow covered sidewalk, swinging your arms as you headed home. It was winter in Canada; all you wanted to do was curl up next to a fire... Until you heard very soft sniff and what sounded like quiet sobs, making you freeze in your tracks. Yep, you could clearly hear it; it was from a little boy next to a large tree. He had chin-length hair with a strange curl that drooped from his blonde bangs; but he had a scared look on his adorable face and tears ran down from his light blue eyes, dripping onto his snow white teddy bear. Your heart broke at the sight and rushed towards the boy.
"Are you lost? Where are your parents?" You asked softly, kneeling down to his height. The child jumped at the sudden voice and looked at you with the most saddest expression.
"Pa-arents? W-where am I?" He spoke in a quiet voice as he hugged his bear closer, he seemed like he was an orphan.
You smiled warmly, "I'm (Name), what's your name?" "Matthew W-Williams..." "Well, Matthew, you
Clockwork Firefly {Chapter 1 to Chapter 4}The sky was a clear blue, cloudless and the hue of cornflowers from horizon to horizon. The sun a golden illumination high overhead, pouring down warmth and making the rippling waves of tropical blue-green shimmer, the occasional shadow slipping through the unearthly clarity. A sinuous black-bodied shark sliding serpentine in pursuit of an ever-shifting cloud that turned from a large dark blot to a hundred tiny points scurrying in all directions. In the shallows little fish fed from a dainty hand held just at the level of the water.Clockwork Firefly {Chapter 1 to Chapter 4}1 year ago in General Fiction More Like This
There came a noise, a hissing sort of sound, high-pitched and faint, but somehow very wrong, brought the owner of that hand to lift her head. Long strands of deep coppery brown hung down across her back and breasts. She dove forward, the sun glinting off of the aquamarine scales of her tail as she set herself zooming forward along the lagoon's edge to where the soft sand of the shore gave way to large iron gray rock at the island's edge, thick wi
dArama - ISSUE ONE - Love.dArama - ISSUE ONE - Love.7 years ago in Editorial More Like This
The dynamic between core staff, volunteer staff, and the community can at times be pure quality dArama.
It's worth noting that for years I've worked pretty hard to remain neutral on community politics. Today, I'm going to shatter that concept.
Needless to say, I am extremely politically aware of the inner workings of the deviantART community. I read *a lot* of journals, comments, forums, chat rooms. I have fake accounts. I spy.
But I don't spend my time talking politics, instead I focus internally at deviantART designing technologies and implementing understandings with core staff to address the issues I see pop up.
It's time to take a moment to be a bit more petty.
The Structure
In the inner workings of our politics exists the soul of deviantART. What is this place? What was it meant to do? What does it do? What could we do better? And it's the politics that give insight into how well the greater plan is running.
There's $core staff who are employees or contractors and work 8+
History of AtlantisHistory of AtlantisHistory of Atlantis5 years ago in Short Stories More Like This
In the year 350,000 B.C., refugee scientists from Mars landed on Earth as their world was already begin to die. They landed on a small island
that was in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. When they had landed, they began to build a base and a small city so they could recreate their
civilization. By there on Earth, they realized that they need a slave race to help with buildings of cities and the mining of metals and minerals.
A team of the Martian scientists flew to the continent of Africa to find indigineous people to be this slave race of theirs, but the only race of people
at the time were Homo Erectus. The scientists captured a few hundred of these natives and thus began to experiment on them, and with these experiments came
a new race of men, called Homo Atlantea. Over the years, this new race saw their creators as gods, and some of the scientists would interbreed with
the new of race of humanity and were also worshipped as demigods. 310,000 years had passed, a
Battlestar SleipnirBattlestar Sleipnir4 years ago in Short Stories More Like This
High above the rural side of the planet Caprica, the Hercules-class Battlestar Sleipnir cruised through space.
"Sitrep!" the Commander called out to his XO as he entered the bridge. It was a hive of activity. Ensignes constantly moved texts from station to station in a carefully coordinated pattern that seemed to the untrained eye like clear chaos. The Sleipnir's bridge more closely resembled the original Battlestars and lacked the full automation of the newest Mercury-class. Externally it packed a punch far greater than its older brothers but only almost as potent as its newer siblings. Rushed into production at a time following the first Cylon War when invasion was considered a real possibility, the Sleipnir's design had been meant to be a remedy for the fears of old.
"Sir!" the XO responded. "Reports are coming in from all over the fleet. Reports of strange new ships appearing throughout the Colonies. The Admiralty is preparing to issue a statement. Sources close t
Perfect Dreams Or Imperfect Reality?Perfect Dreams Or Imperfect Reality?3 years ago in Free Verse More Like This
Do you ever get that feeling,
Do you ever think that maybe,
Your dreams are just too perfect,
Hidden inside of your head.
Do you ever get the feeling,
That the dreams you dream are nothing,
Nothing till realities had it's say,
And added a few imperfections to the perfect image.
Do you ever think that perfection,
Is simply not enough,
Without a few meddles and difficulties,
Along the way.
That time you imagined lying in the grass in a meadow,
Wrapped arm in arm with your loved one,
Did you think that maybe if it was real,
It would start to rain?
Or maybe you'd accidentally lie on some stinging nettles?
Did you ever imagine to tip wine all over the person you are withs clothes?
Or to catch a cold from that snowball fight at midnight?
Or to have an allergic reaction to the grass you laid on?
Or maybe even have you car break down on the side of the high way?
It's the imperfect moments that make everything perfect,
The way you turn the broken down car,
Into a picnic under the stars,
Lying u
Scala's Tale Part 1Scala's TaleScala's Tale Part 14 years ago in Short Stories More Like This
Between the tall, swaying grasses, a blonde-haired head rose quickly above them. Olive eyes darted left to right. The human parted the grass and stepped into a clearing, his orange tabbard a contrast to the green around him. A bright yellow sun insignia lay on his chest, labeling him as a fire mage; at least, that's how it was in his village. Remmy had eagerly became a protector of his home, using his powers defend his friends and family. It had also served him well on many of his expeditions into the jungles of Felarya.
Remmy stopped at a fallen log and sat down to rest his weary feet. Why did all of the best flowers have to grow so far away?, he thought. If he didn't love Jessie as much as he did, he definitely would not have even considered climbing halfway up a mountain and dangling from a branch. The constant pestering of jungle birds didn't help either.
Jessie was worth every bit of the strain in his eyes. She
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Qur'an 'close to Muhammad's lifetime' discovered at UoB
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Netflix was the clear winner and Twitter an equally clear loser in what was generally a pretty good earnings season for media companies based on the market reactions to execs' quarterly reports and commentaries. Among 25 of the biggest or most interesting companies that I track, 17 beat the overall market in the trading day after they announced their results while eight lagged. I calculated the results by looking at how much each stock rose or fell in the trading day after the company reported. Then, to reduce the effects of changes in the market, I subtracted any gains or added back any declines in the day's movement of the benchmark Standard & Poors' 500. The results show that Netflix was +17.4% after it exceeded analyst expectations for its revenues, profits, and domestic streaming subs in the last three months of 2013. But Twitter's -25.4% indicates that its first earnings report was a bust as CEO Richard Costolo, faced with disappointing sub growth numbers, vowed to make the service easier for newbies to use.
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Senior Egyptian judges are set to boycott the supervision of a referendum on the controversial draft constitution which is being held tomorrow and next Saturday.
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"This debate should be heard at the judges bench", said Mohammed Reda Shawcat, Head of the Criminal Court. "This must be discussed through the judiciary, where we can look at the president's recent decisions. It's not legal for judges to discuss these sorts of things outside the courtroom."
Political analyst Ali Hasan said the judges are standing strong in their boycott of the vote: "They've been ignored. Their views about the draft have not been considered; and judges are angry because some political figures want them to rule in their favour without question."
Reporting from Cairo, euronews correspondent Mohammed Shaikhibrahim said: "Despite the snowballing political crisis since Mursi widened his grip on power – some experts think the uncertainty within Egypt is a natural phase for any fledgling democracy – and will subside once the people have had their say on the draft constitution."
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