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Creative Business Financing: CNN Money Identifies Creative Financing Loophole
Written by Dave Lavinsky on Thursday, September 10, 2009
As a reader of my blog, I'm sure you're aware of my "Definitive Guide to Creative & Alternative Financing Sources." The Guide presents 28 unique ways to raise money to start or grow your business.
I knew the Guide was really good (since it took me so long to create and since buyers have continually praised it), but I didn't know just how impactful it would be.
Well, a month ago, CNN found out about the Guide, and a CNN Money Reporter contacted me.
What resulted was a full story on ONE of my creative and alternative financing sources: customer financing.
You can read the article here: http://money.cnn.com/2009/09/08/smallbusiness/barnraising_a_business.fsb/
What I liked most about the article is that Helaine (the reporter) gave numerous examples of customer financings. This will hopefully give you more ideas on how customer financing might be right for your business.
If customer financing is not right for you, or if you want to tap 27 more unique and proven alternative and creative financing sources, download Growthink's "Definitive Guide to Creative & Alternative Financing Sources."
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The performance by the Stevens Point Area Senior High football team wasn't pretty, but perhaps it was just what it needed.
After three consecutive weeks of allowing 20-plus points, the Panthers got back to their physical brand of defense and the result was a 13-0 shutout victory over Neenah on Friday night.
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This seems like a no-brainer to me. Aside from the placement, reputation, and cost differences (all of which favor UT, as discussed), consider the location. Austin or St. Louis...hmm.
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Probably... Zelda. *clicks*
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Looks like we will get to see a Zelda game <3
It doesn't matter to me which one it will be, I'll be watching it for sure
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I vote for MMBN
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I wonder whats going to be picked?
Its sanic!
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all 6 battle networks!
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Battle Network. all 5 of them.
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There are 6 of them...
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oh yeah....for some reason i overlooked Gregar/Falzer ^__^" (which is sad since it was my favorite one too...)
though; there is also the Network Transmission one on gamecube as well...so 7?
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lol its pretty clear what the peoples want
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I definitely say play a LoZ game. If I had to pick which one I'd say either Ocarina of Time or Majora's Mask.
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if your gonna play a LoZ game play OoT
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Here's a link to the playlist of my nuzlocke if you're interested~
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I say that some of the last vids on the list were Privated.
Is that just me?
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They're not out yet
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oh ok
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ill go check it out!
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Interesting convo guys... yet, this thread is dedicated to volume covers and colour pages. Hence, I moved your posts to an appropriate thread for this particular convo ~ your favourite awakened being thread. Please feel free to continue your convo there. Thanks
Edit: I moved the posts to the the Fave awakened being thread, which is in the playground section. Yet, somehow I linked the comment above to another section :sweat...Sorry!Here is it!
Awesome ! Thank you Rigardo. Finally Clare is on the undercover.
Clares Undercover !! :zomg I also like that angel Yagi drew on the other one aswell :D
and its of clare so it is already awful...but he pretty much just re used the picture lol.
But the second picture of the girl with 4 wings looked sweet
But TYVM Rigardo
I've been eagerly waiting for the undercovers after being kinda disappointed with the cover and the one with Clare definitely makes up for it!
man i wish i could draw(i lack any artistic drawing ability lol) i would so draw that!
Or maybe Yagi could do Priscilla with the shards falling around her except their black instead of white and Luciela and Rafaela standing on either side of her with their backs facing her ??
i cant draw either!!


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Lebanon's Nick Thompson won the Cedar City Bass Anglers' second tournament of the year last Saturday on Percy Priest Lake out of Fate Sanders Marina.
In addition to CCBA, several other bass tournaments were also being held which made getting to fishing spots tough. The weather often didn't cooperate, either, as 20-mph wind gusts accompanied sunny skies and water temperatures between 60-64 degrees.
Thompson overcame those obstacles to reel in 12.24 pounds using the Umbrella Rig in mid-lake to earn $640.
Tony Mick of Cookeville was second with 11.01 pounds caught down-lake on Crankbaits to win $400.
Brad Lasater of Lebanon finished third with 10.85 pounds caught at mid-lake on a square bill crankbait to pocket $200.
Waymon Lefevers of Smithville finished fourth with 10.82 pounds caught on the lower end using an Umbrella Rig to pick up $120.
Jamie Johnson of Lebanon rounded out the top five with a total weight of 10.52 pounds to earn $70 worth of gift certificates.
Ron Poland of Murfreesboro caught the big fish weighing 5.2 pounds on the lower end using jigs to earn $300.
CCBA's next event will be Saturday on Kentucky Lake out of New Johnsonville. For more information, visit cedarcitybass.com.
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In this image made from video and released by Simon Besner, lifeguards rescue children from a minivan that their mother drove into the Atlantic on March 4, 2014 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Ebony Wilkerson, 31, a pregnant South Carolina woman, was charged March 6 with three counts of attempted murder.
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A pregnant South Carolina woman was charged Friday with three counts of attempted first-degree murder for allegedly driving her minivan into the ocean in an effort to drown her three young children, according to the Volusia County sheriff.
The dramatic incident on Florida's Daytona Beach was caught on video showing beach rangers jumping into the vehicle, driven by 32-year-old Ebony Wilkerson, and rescuing the mother and three children, ages 10, 9 and 3 years old.
Sheriff Ben Johnson quoted the children as saying Wilkerson of South Cross, S.C., had told them to "close their eyes, she was ...


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Orono - Construction crews are going to work on 15-million dollars in renovations at the University of Maine Field House.
The Field House will be renamed the New Balance Field House, after the Maine-based athletic shoe company donated two-million dollars. Improvements will include a west entrance, upgraded restrooms, office space, locker rooms, and accommodations for the disabled, featuring an elevator. The renovations also involve upgrades at Memorial Gym, known as "The Pit."


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Ancient megadroughts preview warmer climate -study
WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (Reuters) – Ancient megadroughts that
lasted thousands of years in what is now the American Southwest
could offer a preview of a climate changed by modern greenhouse
gas emissions, researchers reported on Wednesday.
The scientists found these persistent dry periods were
different from even the most severe decades-long modern
droughts, including the 1930s "Dust Bowl." And they determined
that these millennial droughts occurred at times when Earth's
mean annual temperature was similar to or slightly higher than
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Job security for allergists?
Please don't blame Dr. Jay Portnoy, an allergy specialist in Kansas City, Missouri. He doesn't go around planting ragweed. But he does treat people who suffer from asthma and hay fever, and he figures he will be busier now that the ragweed pollen that exacerbates these conditions is around longer each season than it used to be.
"These are really common diseases and they're very expensive and they definitely affect quality of life and it's just going to get worse for pollen sufferers," Portnoy said of the report he helped write on climate change's impact on the ragweed pollen season. "Of course for allergists like me, it's job security."
Climate change creates longer ragweed season
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A changing climate means allergy-causing ragweed pollen has a longer season that extends further north than it did just 16 years ago, U.S. scientists reported Monday.
In research that gibes with projections by the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, plant and allergy experts found that ragweed pollen season lasted as much as 27 days longer in 2009 than it did in 1995. The further north in the Western Hemisphere, the more dramatic the change in the length of pollen season.
Rising seas threaten 180 U.S. cities by 2100: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Rising seas spurred by climate change could threaten 180 U.S. coastal cities by 2100, a new study says, with Miami, New Orleans and Virginia Beach among those most severely affected.
Previous studies have looked at where rising waters might go by the end of this century, assuming various levels of sea level rise, but this latest research focused on municipalities in the contiguous 48 states with population of 50,000 or more.
Excess baggage in Bangkok: tortoises, lizards, spiders and snakes
What happens when the airport scanner shows shapes that look like live spiders, snakes, lizards and tortoises inside three big suitcases? Last week in Bangkok, it meant the detention of an Indonesian man and the seizure of 259 live creatures that were slotted into compartments in the black traveling bags.
The suspected smuggler reportedly went on a wildlife shopping spree in Bangkok's Chatuchak Market, a hub for rare animal trade, according to conservation group TRAFFIC, which monitors illegal trafficking of species.
A winter's tale of climate skepticism
Another winter storm is brewing in Middle America. So what else is new?
It's been one spate of severe weather after another even before 2011 began. And you would expect those skeptical of climate change to capitalize on the cold snap by questioning whether human-spurred global warming is a real deal.
Strangely enough, climate skeptics appear to be less vocal than they were last year, when Republican Sen. James Inhofe of Oklahoma built an igloo as a blizzard blew through Washington DC, and dubbed it "Al Gore's new home." If it's so cold, the argument went, how can there be global warming?
Polar bears and walruses at risk as Arctic ice melts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Polar bear mothers will have a harder time carrying cubs to term as Arctic sea ice dwindles, a new study said, and the U.S. government recognized that Pacific walruses need protection in their melting icy habitat.
Arctic ice reached the third-lowest level ever recorded in 2010, and was at record low levels in January. Because the Arctic is a major weather-maker for much of the Northern Hemisphere, these changes are being blamed for severe storms in some of the world's most densely populated areas.
Climate skeptics unpersuaded by extra-warm 2010
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Remember 2010? U.S. and international scientists reckon it tied for the warmest year on record, supporting findings of unequivocal global climate change. Climate skeptics remain unconvinced.
Those who study the climate skeptic position say this raises echoes of scientific controversies of the past, including the debate over the health hazards of tobacco.
Salmon 'chanted evening?
The one word that leaped out of President Obama's State of the Union address to Congress wasn't "optimism," "business," "teachers," "economy" or "budget."
To those who listened to the speech on National Public Radio, the memorable term was "salmon," writ large in a word cloud NPR compiled from its listeners after Obama finished.
Hu's visit is over, but China's ecological footprint lingers
The Chinese flags have disappeared from Washington's wide avenues after China's President Hu Jintao's visit this week, but one statistic is still in the air: the rapidly expanding size of the Chinese ecological footprint, compared to the huge but slowing impact U.S. consumers have on global supplies of food, water, fuel — everything, really.
China and the United States are generally considered to hold the top two spots in the world for emissions of climate-warming greenhouse gases. But how do they compare when consumption of all goods is taken into account?


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1976 South Carolina Code of Laws
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Title 59 - Education
SECTION 59-129-10. Palmer College declared State institution.
Palmer College, which was merged into the State Technical and Comprehensive Education System on July 1, 1973, is hereby declared to be a State educational institution under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Technical and Comprehensive Education as of July 1, 1973, with all such privileges and immunities as attach thereto.
SECTION 59-129-20. Retirement benefits for employees.
Any employee of Palmer College, or any other State employee, on July 2, 1974, who was as of July 1, 1973, an employee of Palmer College may avail himself of prior service credits under the South Carolina Retirement System in accordance with the provisions of Section 9-1-860. Provided, however, that such prior service credits shall not be extended if to do so would adversely affect the tax-exempt status of the South Carolina Retirement System plan.
SECTION 59-129-30. Rules and regulations.
The State Budget and Control Board may promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the provisions of this chapter.


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The Fishing Lakes at Patshull Park
Our fishing hotel is locared between Telford and Wolverhampton in the scenic county of Shropshire. Patshull Park has four separate fishing lakes spanning over 75 acres!
Trout fishing at Patshull Park commences in the first week of March when the Great Lake is stocked with rainbow trout up to 15lb in weight, to augment the resident head of the native brown trout. The lake is then stocked regularly with fish from 1 ¼ - 15lb from the Exe Valley Trout Farm in Devon and great care is taken by the fishery staff to stock all areas of the Great Lake. A fleet of 36 punts, along with a range of electric motors can be hired from the lodge, but, if you're feeling in need of exercise, oars are available!Bank fly fishing is good, and there are four large pontoons, and a decent grass bank on the far side of the lake in Lodge Bay. For coarse anglers fishing during the winter, there are steps and platforms cut into the bank all the way to the Hotel frontage, where anglers can expect good sport from a large head of bream, roach, perch and some cracking pike.Tactics vary greatly depending upon the time of year. Early season, fast sinking lines with White Lures and Boobies will always score well. When the temperature rises and the large Patshull buzzers start to come off, nymphs fished slowly on intermediate or slow sinking lines could see you with a bag of silvered rainbows in a very short space of time.Dry fly fishing on the Great Lake on a balmy summer evening has to be experienced. The thrill of casting to a rising fish in the fading light, watching as the fly is gently sucked under, and the resistance on the rod tip as the trout dives for the cover of deep water is a memory that will last a lifetime.The Bridge Pool is open to anglers throughout the year and has an enormous head of fish, while the Church and Lady Barbara Pools are available to carp and coarse fishing syndicate members only.
One of the benefits of Patshull Park is that once your limit has been reached you don't have to pack up and go home, because the fishery allows catch and release after taking your last fish.
Our well stocked fishing lakes provide a superb amenity for fishermen looking for fishing memberships, fishing days or fishing breaks.
For more information on our four fishing lakes please call the Fisheries on 01902 700774.


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Performance varies widely within online-only and brick-and-mortar categories
Mother's day is a big time of year for jewelers. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, 31 percent of American consumers are planning to buy jewelry for the holiday this year. Clearly there's a lot of revenue at stake for jewelry retailers seeking to capitalize on that consumer willingness.
This pressure applies equally to e-commerce jewelers. Online jewelry sales is big business: Internet Retailer's Top 500 Guide counts 15 jewelers among its list of the 500 biggest e-commerce vendors. Those 15 sites accounted for over $1 billion in category sales in 2010.
Website performance matters for any e-commerce vendor, but the issue takes on a distinctive hue when it comes to big-ticket items like jewelry. As one might expect, average order size at online jewelry stores is consistently larger than at stores in other categories. The largest jewelry e-retailer, for example, had an average order of nearly $1700 dollars in 2010. What other B2C industry can boast such consistently large orders over the Internet?
These big orders mean that each visitor represents a large revenue opportunity—to lose any customers to a competitor because of a slow website would be distressing for any jewelry website owner. With this in mind, we wanted to find out how some of the top jewelers stacked up in performance. We compiled a performance benchmark including 15 jewelry sites in the Top 500 list, and tracked their performance. Click to see the results.
The Results
Yottaa has real web browsers located around the world collecting performance data. This data is then plugged into an algorithm that compiles it into a single score from 1 to 100, called the Yottaa Score. This accounts for the relative importance of certain stages of the page load process regarding user experience, making Yottaa Score a distinctive measure of website performance from the shopper's perspective.
The results of the benchmark showed a wide range of performance: we saw Yottaa Scores from 10 to 90. The average was 51 and the median 57.
Interestingly, several online-only stores posted poorer performance than their brick-and-mortar competitors (B&M). It would seem that B&M companies for which e-commerce forms a small percentage of annual revenue would devote less time to performance, while online-only businesses would make it a top priority. That seems not to be so as a general rule.
In particular, Kay.com and Tiffany.com, sites operated by companies well over 100 years old, are near the top of the list for performance, while Jomashop.com and ICE.com, online only businesses, are at the bottom. It's worth noting that Jomashop runs its e-commerce on the notoriously slow Yahoo e-commerce platform. It also appears that one online-only retailer, Limoges, took steps to improve performance during the time of the benchmark, possibly in preparation for the holiday
Images – A Necessary Evil?
Product pictures are hugely important for e-commerce success. For most consumers, seeing before buying is imperative. This is especially true for jewelry, as high-resolution, extreme-close-up photography is needed to exhibit the quality and workmanship of the pieces. Plus, photos of jewelry are more likely than other types of products to be shared on Social Media or email, by customers who want friendly opinions on their choices or simply enjoy looking at beautiful baubles. (One jeweler, Gemvara.com, is already successfully leveraging this photo-sharing tendency using Pinterest, and others are following suit.)
These pictures, however necessary, slow down websites. This could partially explain the relatively poor performance of some of the jewelry websites. Looking at our benchmark's complexity breakdown for Tiffany.com, one sees that the site has 69 assets on its homepage, mostly consisting of JavaScript. There are only 15 images to load.
Jomashop.com, on the other hand, currently loads 244 assets on its homepage, with images taking up the lion's share of the pie.
The performance difference between Jomashop and Tiffany is huge: 80 points of Yottaa score. Tiffany is the best of show in this benchmark, while Jomashop rounds out the bottom. Images are surely not the only factor in this performance differential, but it's certainly worth noting that the number of images correlates so strongly with the performance in this case.
Alex Pinto
Alex is a writer by training and marketer by trade, currently managing digital marketing at Yottaa. Writing here at the intersection of user experience, app performance, and conversion optimization. Summer = an unfortunate break between ski seasons.
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November 28, 2015
A ballot initiative that turned in more than enough signatures to be on the ballot, asks voters to legalize the possession of small amounts of Marijuana across the state. Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation turned in 130,000 signatures. Voters will be able to vote whether or not to allow adults 21 and over to hold up to one ounce of the drug.
A similar law was passed in Denver last year. The deadline for signatures of any ballot initiative hoping to make it to the voters was 3 PM, Monday.
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Summit Station United Methodist Church recently held a food drive. Residents partnered with the church to collect more than 1,500 food items. The food was donated to the local LEADS Service Center, which operates a food pantry. The church thanked the community for partnering with it on the successful food drive.
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The Perry County Sheriff's Office released statistics Wednesday relating to the the department's work with the Central Ohio Drug Enforcement Task Force.
The CODE task force consists of law-enforcement agencies from Coshocton, Licking, Muskingum and Perry Counties. According to a release, since Perry County joined in November 2009, the combined agencies have:
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The monetary value of drugs and other assets seized is about $2.4 million, according to the release.


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Join FRCMedia on Monday, November 25th at 6:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving Tips & Tricks
Join FRCMedia on Monday, Nov. 25 at 6:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving Tips & Tricks, a special LIVE program featuring Bristol Community College Culinary Arts Chef Gloria Cabral answering questions and providing strategies related to the Thanksgiving holiday feast.
During this local version of the "Butterball Hotline" Chef Cabral will cover the basics and provide advanced techniques to creating a memorable Thanksgiving Day meal.
Thanksgiving Tips & Tricks will be available on both FRCTV (Channel 95 on Fall River's Comcast cable television system) and FRCRadio (FRCMedia's internet radio station found at FRMedia.org).
Viewers and listeners can ask questions of Chef Cabral beginning Monday, November 25th at 6:00p.m. by calling 508-730-3222.
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Welcome To The Whippet Health Foundation, Inc.!
The Whippet Health Foundation is a tax-exempt nonprofit Corporation formed to provide financial and other support for individuals and organizations focusing their educational and research efforts on dogs in general and the Whippet in particular. To this end, we have launched a comprehensive health database for Whippets which can be accessed via the Database button at the top right of this page.
To find out more about our organization, please visit the About Us page.
To make a donation, please visit the Donations page.
Please use the buttons at the top of this page to access much more information about our organization and Whippet health.
Raffle at 2015 Specialty to support WHF
The Whippet Health Foundation, Inc. (WHF) will be holding a raffle at the American Whippet Club National Specialty in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin April 20 - 25, 2015. Three spectacular items are being raffled.
Whippet Mitral Valve Disease Research Project
Dr. Joshua Stern, Assistant Professor, Medicine & Epidemiology, Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis submitted a research proposal to the Canine Health Foundation (CHF) on Whippet mitral valve disease. It has been decided that both the WHF and AWC will fund the project.
WHF Announces Futurity Incentive Program
The Whippet Health Foundation strongly encourages health testing for all Whippets, especially those involved in breeding programs. The WHF is now offering a cash incentive to AWC Futurity class winners whose parents meet certain criteria.
2014 Update on Whippet Cardiac Study Now Available
A new update on the study of Adult Onset Mitral Valve Disease in Whippets is now available. This research began in 2003 and includes data gathered on hundreds of Whippets at past National Specialties.


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Gift-giving tells a lot about the person giving the gift. It also says a lot about the person receiving the gift. At Stop Traffick Fashion, our products also tell the story of the women who created them.
Our t-shirts, bags, and jewelry are all made by women who are survivors of human trafficking or who are at risk of being trafficked. While their pasts are heartbreaking and uncertain, a quick look around our shop will show you that their present and future are anything but: "I am free. I am loved. I am radiant."
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Kyle XY: Season 2, Episode 5
Come to Your Senses (9 Jul. 2007)
Ratings: 8.0/10 from 156 users
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A break-in at Amanda's house leaves Kyle feeling helpless, Jessi has her first session, and Bruce finds out Josh has raided his stash.
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Handbook on Multiple Listing Policy
Handbook on Multiple Listing Policy
Access the 2015 Handbook on Multiple Listing Policy using the links to the left.
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- View last year's edition: 2014 MLS Handbook (PDF: 2.32 MB)
Looking for model MLS documents for a Commercial MLS or Commercial Information Exchange? Access the MLS Commercial Handbook.
The Handbook on Multiple Listing Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Handbook") is copyright by the National Association of REALTORS® and may not be reproduced, retransmitted, or distributed except as provided for herein. The Handbook is intended to guide member associations of REALTORS® in the operation of multiple listing services consistent with the policies established by the National Association's Board of Directors.
The Handbook includes model enabling provisions for insertion in association bylaws authorizing establishment of a multiple listing service and bylaws and rules and regulations for MLSs which will permit optimum service and efficiency.
Members may download and print a single copy of the Handbook for their own use and Member Associations may also download and print multiple copies of the Handbook for their use in education and training programs provided by the Association/MLS and for association/MLS staff responsible for the programs covered by the Handbook. All copies of the Handbook authorized hereunder must include the following copyright notice: Copyright 2015, National Association of REALTORS®.
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New Zealand Hunting Prices –
Trophy Red Stag, Tahr, Chamois, Fallow
Recognizing that everyone has different interests, we spend a lot of time customizing our hunts. By doing this, that is matching your physical abilities and your hunting experience with a desired hunt and taking into account seasonal timing and other variables, we can plan a successful experience for you. We offer a variety of trophy hunts, some easier than others, but bottom line – hunts are not easy. They are physically and mentally demanding, but the rewards and trophies are high.
Hunting Prices Terms and Conditions:
- We accept 50% deposit of the hunt package to confirm your dates.
- Final payment must be paid by the completion of your Guided hunt with us and prior to your departure from our Operation.
- Bank Transfers, Visa or MasterCard are accepted, please advise us and we will supply you our transfer information.
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- Prior bookings are essential.
- 12 month advanced bookings recommended.
- Trips are cancelled only under serious weather conditions. Should a rescheduled date not be available the deposit will be refunded.
- All prices quoted include Goods & Services Tax (GST)
- No special licencing or import permits are required for archery equipment.
- Aim to shoot up to 50 yards (45 meters) with your bow. One bow hunter per guide.
- Non-hunters are welcome to join the hunt or enjoy the local sights of Wanaka.
- Included in the Guiding fee: daily rates, lodgings, meals, field preparation, and Queenstown or Wanaka airport transfers.
- Included in all hunt packages are: trophy fees, daily rates, lodgings, meals, field preparation, and Queenstown or Wanaka airport transfers.
- Not included is personal expenditure, selected recreational activities, helicopter hire, expediting costs and Taxidermy.
- You as the Client are required to complete hunting forms that will require your health issues, dietary requirements, your signature on a waiver and release agreement, your next of kin, your arrival and departure details and money owing on the hunt.
* Fishing and Hunting Services cannot be held responsible for the currency fluctuations at the time of booking your guiding expedition with us.


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Family's joy their daughter is found
- From: Townsville Bulletin
- May 07, 2014
MISSING Ayr teenager Katherine Hookey has been found safe and well.
The 16-year-old (pictured) walked into Townsville police station at 1.30pm yesterday.
Katherine was reported missing from her Albert Crescent home last Wednesday night after her parents awoke on April 30 to find her gone.
Police issued an alert on Monday morning in the hopes information from the public could lead to her whereabouts.
Her parents Kathy and Darryl Hookey were baffled by the disappearance of their daughter, who is in Year 11 at Home Hill State High School and is an Indigenous leader at the school.
The Hookeys said their daughter was an academic student who excelled at sport, and in particular touch football. She was also involved with churches both in Ayr and Townsville, often attending services with her dad, and she spent most of her spare time socialising with her cousins.
The parents received several text messages from their daughter saying she was fine, but they were desperate to see her face-to-face to know that she was safe.
They issued a public plea through the media for her to return home.
Katherine's friends and family are reportedly relieved to have her home.
Missing Persons and Cold Case Homicide Unit statistics show that about 550 people are reported missing from the Townsville police district each year. The three main reasons people go missing are mental-health issues, relationship breakdown and problems relating to financial matters.
To provide anonymous information about a missing person call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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War at the Roses Promo (Extended)Steve Marsi at . Comments
chuck at 0:09 is sooo hootttttttt. they need to have him look angry and douchey more often. that was part of his charm. i stopped reading twilight once edward said he loved bella. for the pure sake of entertainment, douchey bad boy love intrests are always the best ones.its not real life. its television. moral values dont matter much.
go blair..don't give up easyly to chuck make him torture with your sex appeal lol !!! This is the time chuck get the punishment,
Can see but can't touch..go..go blair...
can't wait 4 this episode!!!! my God when they realize that they are prefect 4 each other??? CHAIR IS FOREVER!!
OMG if you watch closely and pause it at 25seconds you can see chuck throwing off his jacket not pulling away. LOL
omg cant wait agh love u leighton meester(blair)
I'm not exactly sure how to react about the look on Chuck's face when he's pulling off his jacket (or what appears to look like) and goes for Blair. This is the start of the hate sex which looks more like an attack. Then again it'll happen so fast...
If you watch it really slow and pause at :25, Blair is reaching out to Chuck and Chuck is giving her a really bad look while he pulls away. I really hope this isn't another one of those GG previews that fake us out and let us down
I believe there is a conscious play of words in this promo...
"Because when it finally comes, It's going to be huge"....and "sex" not so subtly whispered repeatedly in the background, hahaha can i say...I look forward to it? haha
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Gemma Teller- "Fragile" by Megan McCauley because it shows so many sides of a woman like Gemma. She is at times fragile, but is strong enough to fend for herself and is independent. The song itself is full of angst and attitude, while still showing that a woman can be assertive and incredibly alluring all at the same time. The song also says that the woman singing is "Enemy Number One" to herself, which is embodied by Gemma. Without her own shady, but well intentioned actions, she wouldn't have to fight so much. Overall, she's a tough lady and this song shows exactly that.


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Valencia hotels
What travelers to Valencia are saying
Both the city and the province of Valencia make ideal Spanish holiday spots because of their delightful Valencia hotels, lovely climate and gorgeous beaches. Situated on Costa del Azahar, the region is blessed with a sweeping coast dotted by wonderful beaches, charming villages and stylish Valencia accommodation facilities.
Valencia province boasts a highly respected culinary heritage. This is the place that popularize paella, which became Spain's national staple. The region's majestic coastline is dotted with beautiful sandy stretches and hidden coves. Some of the exceptional beaches and superb hotels in Valencia are at Canet d'en Berenguer and in small tourist towns like Alboraya and El Puig. Other fascinating cities worth exploring in the region include Castellón, Benidorm and Alicante. The medieval quarters and heritage sites in the city of Valencia are integrated with an electrifying nightlife, avant garde landmarks and scenic countryside. Some of the city's architectural treasures include the impressive Plaza del Ayntamiento, the Baroque style Iglesia Santos Juanes, and the 13th century Monastery Tres Reyes.
The Barrio del Carme is Valencia City's traditional old quarter of filled with shops, outdoor cafes, while the City of Arts and Sciences is the city's modern large complex complete with an opera house, science museum, and other recreational facilities. Regional bus services connect all cities within the Valencia Province. Valencia City maintains its Valencia Airport, and is also served by a national train service. Book your accommodation in Valencia with HotelClub to enjoy our exclusive savings and fantastic member benefits!
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1 Ayre Hotel Astoria Palace
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Discerning travellers looking to explore Valencia, Spain with ease find a convenient starting point in the ideally located accommodations of Rey Don Jaime. From this contemporary property,... More
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We're back from doing stuff!
What have you all been up to? The Baby Space toddler's grandmothers recently took him to see a theatre production of 'The Gruffalo', which was a big hit. Although he was a little scared, the toddler tried to put on a brave face.
Apparently at one point he stood up on his little seat and yelled, "I'm not afraid of you, Gruffalo!" While leaning as far back in his chair as possible.
And we've been loving the book which we got to coincide with the show. Are your wee ones Gruffalo fans too?
Special thanks to you all for being so welcoming to Miss Cinti from My Poppet, and thanks so much Miss Cinti for being such a lovely guest.
fun stuff : gruffalo theatre
posted on: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Labels: for the library . fun stuff . theatre . the gruffalo
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welcome back! You were missed. Love the black and white!:) I haven't heard of that book. I will need to check it out.ReplyDelete


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Thursday, September 27, 2012
RICHLAND — Jubilee Youth Ranch will host its second annual "Out of the Woods" fundraiser at 6 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Cathedral of Joy, 1153 Gage Boulevard.
Dinner, entertainment by the Jubilee student body and limited silent and live auction bidding are on tap.
Proceeds will support the ranch's financial aid program. The $50 tickets are available through Leann Griffin at 509-749-2103 or email@example.com.
The ranch is also sponsoring an online auction of once-in-a-lifetime sold-out professional sporting events, getaways and destination excursions.
See jyranch.org starting Oct. 1; bidding will close on Oct. 20.


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Rumbling Bald Resort is surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Admiring the beauty while playing a round of golf, enjoying a massage and lounging by the pool is exactly what we want our guests to do, but we also want you to have a chance to explore the area. Hiking and biking trails are specifically tailored to amplify the beauty and natural surroundings of the Hickory Nut Gorge.
Our new trailhead, located on the north end of the property is set to open in 2014 and will allow direct access to miles of local hiking and biking trails for your exploration. Please check at the Wellness Center for directions to the trailhead.
Mountain bikes rentals available.
1 hr $15 | 2 hrs $30 | 4 hrs $50.
Rentals include helmets.
Mountain Bike Adventure Trail
One of our newest amenities. The Mountain Bike Adventure Trail is located near the Buffalo Creek Park Trailhead.
Fitness Trail
In addition to hiking and biking, our fitness trail provides an outlet for a great outdoor workout. The .9 mile loop trail features five workout stations each designed to optimize your workout. Click here to view Fitness Trail Map.
Buffalo Creek Park Trailhead
This map provides directions of how to get to the Trailhead from the Wellness Center. Download a map of the Trail System here. Learn more about the Trail System here.


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People seem to be trading in and trading up to newer cars and trucks.
Most automakers report double-digit increase sales from this June when compared to last June.
Toyota reports nationally, sales went up 60 percent, Honda experienced a 49 percent increase while Ford sales were up 7 percent.
The Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers Association reports that new car sales here locally are up over 3 percent from last year.
Bob Gillingham, of Gillingham Ford in Parma, says, his business is up anywhere from 10 to 15 percent.
"There have been a lot of people who've held off purchasing a vehicle as long as they could," Gillingham.
Customers like John Davis are fueling the surge.
"I traded in a PT Cruiser and I've had that for 7 years," Davis said.
Deciding to buy new now was an easy choice for Davis to make.
"They're offering 0 percent on the loan and that helps a lot as interest is pretty expensive these days."
For others, the switch was less about incentives and more about personal economics.
"I think people have found that they can't keep fixing their car economically so they throw in the towel," Gillingham said.
Ford leads sales locally with 3,217 vehicles sold in June, followed by Chevy at 2,551 and then Toyota.
Analysts say the growth shown in sales in June show no signs of slowing anytime soon.


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I was spent. My legs were spent. My mental game was spent. My attitude toward running was spent. What to do? I took some time off (3 days) and cut back from trying to run 6 days a week 8 mile short runs 40 mile weeks to running every other day 20-25 mile weeks and running 4-5 mile runs maybe with or without a long run. And guess what... I feel like running again. My legs feel strong and they responded with a new 10K PR. and my pace went from upper 9s to low 8s. Wow! I am getting my grove back and baby it feels soooo good.
Starting line: Mile 07/27/13 11:29 mile, 5K 08/03/13 52:07, 10K 08/25/131:20:08, 1st run .27 miles without walking.
PRs: Mile12/04/13 7:43, 5k 11/07/13 25:18, 10K 11/20/13 53:38, 1/2 marathon 2:09:51 12/28/13, distance 13.4 miles 10/19/13.
Goals: Sub 7 mile, sub 8 10k pace, half under 2, marathon under 4.
Rock on and keep on running.....
Nice! Your a making some solid progress.
Good lesson for many.
Attitude is everything
Nice. Sounds like the rest did the job.
yay! sometimes you just need a break! glad youre back at it
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NFL Draft: USC quarterback Matt Barkley looking forward to Draft
Matt Barkley insists he has no regrets about delaying his entrance into the NFL by a year as he prepares for the Draft.
By Paul Higham Twitter: @SkySportsPaulH
Last Updated: 24/04/13 7:17pm
The USC quarterback enjoyed a stellar 2011 and was pinned as a top quarterback in last year's Draft along with Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, but he decided to remain in college for his senior year.
Chasing a national title, Barkley endured a downturn in fortunes and his season even ended early due to a shoulder injury, leading to more doubts about his arm strength and ability to play in the NFL this time around.
Barkley, though, has no regrets about playing the extra year in college, and insists he can make all the throws needed to make it in the NFL - stating his pocket passer style is moulded on New Orleans Saints star Drew Brees.
"I have no doubt in my mind that I can make all the throws with velocity, and put it into windows that need to be thrown with arc and pace," Barkley told NFL Total Access. "I've made those throws in games before.
"They're on tape for the last four years, not just my senior year, but in my other three years I've been making those throws.
"I wanted to stay and try to achieve something special with USC when we had the chance, the ball didn't fall our way sadly but I took a shot. I think the year will only do me good in learning how to deal with adversity in the NFL.
"I've never had one regret about coming back and making the decision to play my senior year, I've learned so much from this year that I would never have gained if I had left - I'm not the type of guy to look back and think what if."
Barkley is looking forward nervously to Draft day on Thursday, and he knows that although it is exciting it is only the beginning of his journey into professional football.
"Draft day is going to be full of emotions, excitement and nerves," he added. "I'm not the type of guy to get nervous during a game but this is a different type of setting, because this is what I've dreamed about since I was a little kid, to play in the NFL.
"All you need is one team to believe in you and give you an opportunity and I can't wait to seize that and be part of a team. As much as you look forward to the draft it's just the very beginning."
Barkley will not be present at Radio City Music Hall in New York though, and instead of sweating over his Draft position with the other prospects he will be at home in California with his family.
"I thought about it long and hard, I knew I wanted to celebrate with my family I have a large extended family so decided to keep it at home with family and close friends have a barbeque and enjoy it with them."
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Minnesota + Porter Robinson & Mat Zo + Netsky & Camo and Krooked [Amazing + Bonus]
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Author: Max Mayeri
I couldn't wait any longer to post this first track, Minnesota kills it. When I first heard this massive tune I was gonna wait until you could download it, but you people need to hear this one. This will be off his upcoming album titled "Altered States" that will drop for FREE on Novermber 23rd. This is some Trappy Dubstep infused madness, with Minnesota's always catchy wobbles and melodies. Next is Language 2.0 aka "Easy" from Porter Robinson and Mat Zo. I already featured a preview and now we got a RIP of the Extended mix, it's pure bliss. Camo and Krooked drop a masterful remix of Netsky's latest anthem, "Puppy", and they nail it. Last is a filthy bonus Clip from I.Y.F.F.E. and Tom Budin and it's titled "Slap Me". Cheers.
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And it's not just here. Higher-than-usual numbers for the flu have been reported nationwide.
Most victims have been elderly. All five flu deaths in New Mexico were to people over the age of 56, two victims were in their 90s Whereas steps can be taken to ward off the virus, this serves notice, too, that watching over the well-being of senior citizens should be everyone's concern.
That's especially important at this time of year when there are health issue due to cold temperatures. Since November, there have been more than 120 carbon monoxide cases in El Paso and in Ju´rez.
With health care costs rising for virtually everyone, it's important to note that the poor and the elderly on fixed incomes are vulnerable to seasonal maladies.
Here, it is not too late to get a flu shot. It's not known how long this flu season will last. Usually it ends in March or April.
Health officials say there is not a shortage of the vaccine.
"The influenza season started early and rates of flu-related hospitalizations are higher than they have been in recent years," said State Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Landen. "If you are not already vaccinated, it is important to get vaccinated now."
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention theorize that this year's flu strain is spread mainly by droplets when a sick person coughs, sneezes or talks.
Covering coughs and sneezes is important. Use tissues. Or, if it's one of those quick-to-come sneezes, use the bend of your elbow.
Keeping one's hands away from one's face is important. So is the thorough washing of hands with soap or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
Strains of flu vary from year to year. The best advice for warding off flu and other diseases — even common colds — is to use caution. And check on the well-being of the elderly during this especially bad flu season.


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I just remembered, Spammy is in Greece for the next 7 days.
Also, I was thinking about getting a tattoo of the Imperial Crest.
But I dunno where to put it.
I was thinking of a Mythosaur skull.
More and more I find myself drawn to the Mando'ade... maybe I'm becoming a Fandalorian.
Alias change: paid for.
Now what to name it....
Put a **** through it.
Then it would become a trend!
i tell u what i what i want really really wantsooo tell me what you want what you really really want
The winning lottery ticket.
I wanna hah! I wanna hah! I really really really wanna zigga zigg ah!


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PORTAGE CHALLENGE EDUCATIONChallenge Education is just what is sounds like. Students are challenged in various ways both physically and intellectually to learn without text books. They might work alone with other students spotting them, work as a group, or work alone with climbing gear to protect them. The idea is for them to learn about themselves, life, or how groups function. Hopefully, all of the learning then transfers to the "real" world and "real life". It is a pathway to personal growth, both physically, socially, and psychologically.
Click on the link to the left for information on the theory and practice of Challenge Education.
There are four different Challenge Education courses in ten acres of woods behind Fegely Middle School on Stone Avenue in Portage. Each one operates differently and challenges the students in different ways. The four courses are: low ropes course, teams course, high ropes course, and a climbing wall. See the links to the left to visit these courses.


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November 28, 2015
A Santa Fe woman has parlayed her sister's $1 investment in an old ammunition box into a $5,500 payout.
Marlene Arsola received the check this week from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Arsola says that her sister bought a couple of metal ammunition boxes for $1 each at an auction about eight years ago.
One box was empty but the other had shredded currency.
Arsola's sister took the bills that were partially intact to the bank and received $400 to $500 for them. She turned over the smaller shreds to Arsola, who enjoys doing puzzles.
She didn't put the pieces together but eventually contacted the Treasury Department about the mutilated money.
She discovered the check in her mail Thursday.
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We Have a Problem
Laura Leon
to Launch
by Tom Dey
the sparkly new romantic comedy Failure to Launch,
Sarah Jessica Parker plays Paula, a transition specialist
whose métier is getting grown children out of their parents
houses. If Paula resembles Carrie Bradshaw in more than a
few ways, it can be excused, as writers Tom J. Astle and Matt
Ember use the similarities to humorous effect. Another homage
to Parkers other work references her many ads for hair-care
specialists Garnier Nutrisse; its amusing parody when many
of the characters, including romantic interest Tripp (Matthew
McConaughey), note, Great hair!
That said, Failure to Launch isnt so much all about
Parker or her famed television counterpart, but a fair-to-middling
stab at re-creating the 30s screwball comedy. Paula is hired
to launch their son by Tripps parents, Al (Terry Bradshaw)
and Sue (Kathy Bates), who love their boy but have grown tired
of his care and feeding. For his part, Tripp enjoys the obvious
benefits of living at home, including packed lunches and laundry
services courtesy of Mom, but also uses the situation as a
crutch to get him out of relationships that are veering toward
the serious. You live with your parents? intones
more than one incredulous, soon-to-be-history gal pal.
Of course, Paula and Tripp develop real feelings for each
other, which complicates her professional ethics and his avowed
bachelor status. A series of sometimes amusing, often outrageous
(killer chipmunks?) vignettes illustrating Paulas ability
to mesh with Tripps boyhood friendsAce (Justin Bartha) and
Demo (Bradley Cooper)indicate just how difficult it will
be for him to give her the heave-ho. A comic subplot involving
Paulas cantankerous roommate Kit (Zooey Deschanel) adds a
little grit to the overall bubbly nature of this easy concoction.
Still, numerous questions linger. How exactly do 30-something
playboys finance their expensive and usually extreme hobbies?
Why, exactly, are Paula and the much younger Kit roommates,
let alone friends? And why, oh why, must the filmmakers give
Tripp a sob backstory, instead of just letting him be a charming
moocher? Parker and McConaughey have an easy, sexy rapport,
which makes one wish all the more that this were a better
movieperhaps one that used the naturally comic material,
rather than countless farfetched set pieces, to garner laughs.
by Laurence Dunmore
Early in his lifeat least earlier than hes presented in
The LibertineJohn Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, mustve
been a boon companion indeed. His abduction and ravishment
of a beautiful heiress got him sent to the tower, but she
later accepted his proposal of marriage. Rochester was also
a gallant naval officer, a notorious seducer, and most famously,
a sharp-tongued wit with a taste for the shockingly profane.
The nihilistic wreck of The Libertine, however, is
just past his glory days and beginning to rot from alcoholism
and syphilis. Johnny (Johnny Depp), as hes called by high-
and low-born alike, returns to London after being exiled to
his country manor by his friend and sometime nemesis, King
Charles II (John Malkovich). Johnny soon grows bored of his
circle of London degenerates, especially George Etherege (Tom
Hollander), who is writing a comedic play based on Johnnys
daring impertinence.
Unable to maintain his passion for his devoted wife (Rosamund
Pike), Johnny comes down with a feverish attraction for the
actress Lizzie Barry (Samantha Morton). Be cause he feels
detached from life, he explains to her, her artifice on the
stage will be his substitute for real emotion. In the films
most improbable bit of business, Lizzie becomes the reigning
deity of the theater due to Johnnys overwrought tutelage.
Adapted by Stephen Jeffries from his stage play, The Libertine
is stagy in a way that puts its characters in constant high
dudgeon. And despite its shades of political and philosophical
in trigue, the film is an unexpurgated downer. However scintillating
the real Roch ester may have been, the verse he spouts here
makes him sound like a Restoration frat boy on spring break
to Bath. And the Earls biting disdain for his privileged
existence is hard to sympathize with, though he does show
a populist streak by hiring a ruffian, Alcock (an amusing
Richard Coyle), as his manservant. Alcockand yes, the name
is punned to the last letteris a breath of fresh air amid
the films spoiled-rotten dandies and opulent bawdy houses.
The Libertine does its heavy lifting through the reactions
of the other characters to Johnnys supposedly liberating
There are great and pithy speeches from his despairing wife,
devout mother, treacherous friends, and most memorably, from
the astute king (in contrast to Rupert Everetts amusingly
foppish Charles in Stage Beauty, Malkovich nails the
kings shrewdness and forbearance). But theres nothing noble
or rebellious about Johnnys self-destruction, and the film
dwells for a depressingly long time on his slide into ruin
and degradation. Filmed in grainy textures and sickly tints
meant to mimic candlelight, the visual funk becomes equally
dispiriting. Taking his cue from the noble mind overthrown
in Hamlet, Depp plays Johnny with admirable conviction,
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Roger Hiorns
Museum De Hallen, Haarlem, Netherlands
On the second floor of the 17th-century building that is now Museum De Hallen in Haarlem, with its distinctive dark wooden floors and heavy wooden beams, the sound of falling coins disturbs the otherwise serene looking presentation of Roger Hiorns's first museum solo in the Netherlands. With a rather loud 'TACK!' the coins drop in a slow but constant rhythm onto the floor from two different coin machines: one spitting out American coins from which the word 'God' has been removed, the other emitting European coins with small pieces of cow brain on them.
Although not always as intrusively noticeable as in the sound of the coins in Untitled (2012), many of Hiorns's sculptures are constantly in motion. In the same room, the foam emanating from the top of the hanging skin-coloured ceramic vessels in Untitled (2009) and the stainless steel ones in Untitled (2012) gradually climbs towards the ceiling. As it grows, it forms a soft, white column that, confronted with its own limitations of size and gravity, eventually falls to the floor – after which the process starts all over again. The formless foam rejects any specific given shape, and instead behaves according to its own properties. A similar process, although even slower and less detectable, occurs in Hiorns's copper sulphate covered engines (both Untitled 2011) also on view. The sulphate creates a mesmerizing surface of blue crystals that on a microscopic level never stops expanding.
One could rationalize the contrasting combinations of materials in Hiorns's works didactically: the airplane engines perhaps represent modern technology and the human conquest over nature by flight, while his use of brain matter in other works could suggest the elusive location of thoughts and emotions. But this, in my opinion, does not do the works justice. Taken at face value, the works show the mysterious and living side of objects. They refer to passing moments, like ancient traces of humanity that slowly disappear due to the everlasting powers of nature and time. They open up a world of introspective wondering about transformations so slow but determined and unstoppable, like a glacier moving through a landscape, with its movement defining something as grand as the Earth itself.
By overlaying objects with natural processes, Hiorns manages to isolate them, withdrawing himself from the process of creation and bringing the aesthetic qualities of the materials to the fore. Hiorns's objects seem to live by themselves and to take no account of their surroundings, yet somehow this isolation of the unbounded makes them even more present to the viewer.
In the monumental exhibition space on the first floor of De Hallen, several found objects, such as a park bench, an engine, and a dissecting table have been sparely installed. From time to time, a young man – naked – sits on top of them and looks at a small fire until the fire dies out. Notwithstanding the everyday nature of the objects on which this is taking place, the presence of fire binds them to the idea of ritual. Where in other works the subject, whether it is the maker or the viewer, has been removed from the object, these works imply a new kind of secular ritual that aims to reconnect the human body to the surroundings from which it has become so alienated.
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A major industry trend is taking shape at the Detroit Auto Show. Automakers are increasingly offering small and more performance-oriented cars.
This especially holds true for the luxury brands, which are trying to appeal to a younger consumer.
Several brands unveiled smaller cars with better performance features, aimed at young buyers.
These new cars are a very different platform than the bigger sedans for which many luxury brands are known.
For example, Cadillac is launching its ATC Coupe, Lexus debuted the RC-F, Infiniti showed a variant of its Q50 midsize sedan, and Mercedes thinks the new and smaller CLA-Class will attract the younger generations.
"By luring them young, you can grow with them," says Alan Batey, head of General Motors North America.
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November 26, 2015
RENO, NV - The California Highway Patrol has reopened southbound traffic on Highway 395 north of Reno after a series of small fires. Northbound traffic is also open.
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District says there were four fires, each roughly 20 by 30 feet, along the road, blowing heavy smoke Monday afternoon. The fires were along the state line near the agriculture station. All have been extinguished.
No cause has been determined.
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