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President Bushs modest proposal to reduce farm subsidies will not cause a partisan fight between Democrats and Republicans, but make no mistake about it: the fight that does occur will be interest-group politics-as-usual. Unfortunately, absent from that fight is any consideration of whether farmers should get subsidies at all.
Bush has proposed decreasing the subsidy an individual farmer can receive from $360,000 to $250,000. If adopted, the proposal would lower federal spending on agriculture by a paltry $587 million in 2006.
Big corporate farms are most affected by the reform. Also, growers of crops that receive large subsidies, like rice and cotton, will face greater cutbacks than growers of crops such as corn, wheat, and soybeans, which generally receive smaller subsidies. Not surprisingly, the debate in Congress pits representatives in cotton- and rice-growing regions against others.
Senate Agriculture Chairman, Saxby Chambliss, a Republican from cotton-producing Georgia, is opposed to cutting payments. A key ally of his is Arkansas Democrat Blanche Lincoln, whose father is a rice farmer. Traditional farm-lobby states such as Iowa and North Dakota, which have few rice and cotton farmers, have representatives supporting the proposal.
Federal spending on agriculture was $16.4 billion in 2003. All the debate is about whether a relatively small $587 million should be cut from subsidies, but the more important questionWhy should we be spending so much on agriculture anyway?remains unasked.
Americans usually assume we need farm subsidies to help small family farmers and keep food more affordable. Both are misconceptions.
Subsidizing farmers to produce will result in a greater supply of food and lower prices, but the subsidy money must come from taxing ourselves. Well have more disposable income because of lower food prices but less income because of higher taxes. On net, disposable income doesnt increase. If the rich bear most of the tax burden, then subsidies could make food more affordable for poorer people. But this is hardly the intent or practice of most subsidies.
Many farm subsidies drive food prices up, not down. Conservation subsidies pay farmers not to cultivate land. For example, from 1995 to 2002 the U.S. government paid out approximately $2 billion annually in these subsidies. Since they decrease the supply of food, they push prices up.
Quotas and other barriers to imports are another form of subsidy given to U.S. farmers, although this type of subsidy doesnt come out of the federal budget. These trade barriers restrict the amount of foreign crops that can enter the U.S. and drive up prices. For example, sugar quotas in the U.S. roughly double the price of sugar for consumers.
Subsidies are not a big help to small farmers either. A 2003 Department of Agriculture study found that 30 percent of subsidies go directly to only the largest 6 percent of growers. In the case of the sugar quotas, 42 percent of the benefits go to just 1 percent of producers.
Even when the subsidies go to small farmers, they are not necessarily the beneficiaries, because many dont own the land they farm. Subsidies make the land more valuable because anyone farming it could receive them. So landlords raise rents and farmers who dont own land, regardless of their size, end up no better off. Ferd Hoefner, from the Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, uses Department of Agriculture data to show that farm subsidies increase land values by 15 percent to 20 percent.
Ending farm subsidies in America would also aid impoverished parts of the world. The International Monetary Fund estimates that abolishing farm subsidies in rich countries would add $100 billion to global income. And, some of those gains would accrue to poor countries with a comparative advantage in farming.
An end to farm subsidies would not mean an end to farming in the U.S. Prices of farmland would decline, allowing some farmers to remain in business, and we would reshuffle production to those crops that American farmers most efficiently produce.
Instead of a politics-as-usual debate over a trivial 3.5 percent decrease in agricultural subsidies, policymakers should reconsider why the federal government subsidizes agriculture at all. It hurts the worlds poor, makes food prices higher for consumers in the U.S., and the benefits dont accrue to small farmers. Of course politicians dont debate ending farm subsidies because it would eliminate one type of foodthe pork congress members get to dole out.
|Benjamin Powell is a Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute, Director of the Free Market Institute at Texas Tech University. He Independent Institute books include The Economics of Immigration: Market-Based Approaches, Social Science, and Public Policy, Housing America: Building out of Crisis, and Making Poor Nations Rich.
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Could government's pervasive involvement in housing be related to the very real problems of affordability, availability, mortgage defaults and loans, and much more? If so, the appropriate policy response would be to significantly reduce, not increase, government involvement. In reassessing government housing measures, Housing America: Building Out of a Crisis is the authoritative and most comprehensive book available on resolving the housing crisis.


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verb \ˈfilch\
: to steal (something that is small or that has little value)
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steal, pilfer, filch, purloin mean to take from another without right or without detection. steal may apply to any surreptitious taking of something and differs from the other terms by commonly applying to intangibles as well as material things <steal jewels> <stole a look at the gifts>. pilfer implies stealing repeatedly in small amounts <pilfered from his employer>. filch adds a suggestion of snatching quickly and surreptitiously <filched an apple from the tray>. purloin stresses removing or carrying off for one's own use or purposes <printed a purloined document>.
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Updated: 04/20/2008 - With Kentucky's primary election just a month away, several candidates who want to be the United States senator campaigned Saturday in Eastern Kentucky.
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Boy 2 bought a prepaid phone. Boy 2 got mad, threw his phone and it broke.
Boy 1 has his own phone. Boy 2 asked to use his phone, used it and left it laying on couch. (instead of giving it back to Boy 1).
Boy 4 got the phone and put it in the dog bowl. (he is 19 months).
Boy 1 blames Boy 2 for his damaged phone. Boy 2 says Boy 1 can have his broken phone and called it even.
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I tried to be fair by dividing the money in half. Boy 1 is not having that either.
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Fine them both their halfs and buy yourself dinner. LOL. I'm sorry i'm no help.
Give all the money to BOY 1 since boy 2 was irresponsible and broke his phone then was careless again with someone else's property causing it to end up in water breaking it again. Boy 2 needs to learn to better take care of things and not be rewarded with monetary gain.
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Fine them both their halfs and buy yourself dinner. LOL. I'm sorry i'm no help.
Your children are punching each other over money/phones? I would take the money away and tell them they both get nothing until they can act like civilized human beings.


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VOX Design Hotel is a warm and friendly boarding House that welcomes travelers from all over the world. We have a wealth of experience in the industry and know what travelers value and need during their stay.
Guests can relax in our lavish rooms, complete with comfy sofas, cable TV, or catch up with friends and family over the internet. Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the property.
VOX Design Hotel has two dorm types available - 4 beds and 6 beds, and can sleep a total of 26 people.
The private room types available are: single, double and triple.
- Single rooms come with a comfortable single bed.
- Double/twin rooms come with a double bed.
- Triple rooms come with one double and one single bed.
Bed sheets and linen are provided and all rooms come with safes, mini-bars, reading lights and bathrooms with 24hr hot showers. Some of the private units consist of two rooms - having a living room and a bed room - a fairly generous shower and a TV-Set in every room.
Generally there are several ways how to reach VOX Boarding House. One can either get to Vienna by plane, train, car and bus.
By Car: Depending from which direction you enter Vienna, seek your way to the centre. The centre is surrounded by the ring street. Once you get on this street, follow along until Schottenring station and turn right on "Untere Augartenstraße". Drive for 50 m straight ahead until you reach the end of the second block. You will find our boarding house to your right at that corner.
From the airport: From Schwechat you can get a taxi for around €30. Alternatively, you can get an airport express shuttle bus right outside the arrival hall to Schwedenplat, the centre of Vienna. From Schwedenplatz it is a 7-8 minutes walk to Vox boarding house. Another option is to catch the CAT which leaves every 30 minutes from the airport to Landstraße Hauptstraße. There you take the U4 tube one station until Schottenring.
Unfortunately there is no tube from the airport yet. Instead there is the CAT, which leaves every 30 minutes from the airport to Landstraße Hauptstraße. There you take the U4 tube one station until Schottenring.
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The town is broken up into 3 areas that each used to be a township on it's own until they merged to form a small city. The areas are called: Preston, Hespeler and Galt. It makes Cambridge a very odd place to go because each main area has it's own main street core, featuring shops, restaurants, bars, churches and parks. The population of this town that was born and raised here is fiercly loyal to whichever part they were raised in, as though it is some sort of competition as to which side of town is better. Cambridge is also on the border of Kitchener and Waterloo so it becomes a much bigger mesh of a tri-city area. Guelph is also a close neighbour.
Sometimes I hate the fact that I live in such a blue collar town with white trash and other times I shrug and wonder well where else would I go? There are aspects here that I find beautiful and that I really gravitate to. There are large parks everywhere full of mountain bike trails, ponds, rivers, and groomed fields and picnic areas. You can kayack all the way from Guelph to a little town called Paris which would take about 6 hours give or take. You can run or bike from one area of town to the next following the Speed river away from roads and traffic. I need to be around nature even though I do love urban areas as well.
I tend to need the same check list of things wherever I go: a good coffee shop, a used bookstore, preferably a Chapters, interesting architechture and nature. I find all of that here. Plus I am in an area that is close to lots of other places to visit, yet I can still walk to my local grocery store and the business owners in my area all know me by sight.
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3 bedroom villa, with private pool, just 100 mtrs away from beach and only 10 minutes walk to the bar street and city centre in wonderful Bodrum. Perfect for family with kids or some couples who wants to make holiday together. This house is perfect as you can choose to stay at the villa and relax in the quiet area of Icmeler, one of the most popular areas in Bodrum City, or you can walk a few minutes to meet the beach and night life of Bodrum.
Perfect house if you are a family with kids, as the pool make it possible to relax while the kids have fun.
|Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms
|3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms, 1 En suites and 1 Shower rooms
|Nearest beach
|Icmeler 1 km
|Will consider
|Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car not necessary
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Milas/Bodrum 35 km, Nearest railway: Izmir 250 km
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
|Private outdoor pool (unheated)
|Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seats for 8, Lounge seats for 8
|Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair
|Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony or terrace, Private garden, BBQ
|Parking, Suitable for people with restricted mobility, Not suitable for wheelchair users
|Further details indoors
These villas are on a small development and have private gated entrances with parking spaces to the front. Walk from the gate and through the well kept lawned and landscaped garden which has its private pool, inviting you to cool off. The main house entrance is at the side. As your eyes quickly scan the rooms, your first impression is of modern quality in terms of decor, fixtures and furnishings.
To the right of the entrance, is a cloakroom with WC and wash basin. From here walk to the open plan L shaped lounge and dining area which is smartly furnished with comfortable sofas and chairs, TV , side tables, rugs and open fireplace. Large doors open from the lounge onto a covered dining terrace which in turn, fronts the pool and gardens. Walk back through the lounge and you find the inside dining area to your left – there is a dining table and six chairs for indoor dining – not that you will use this during the balmy summer nights!
The kitchen area is very well equipped with a good range of base and cupboard units, all modern appliances including oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer and washing machine.
Upstairs there are three deluxe double bedrooms, equally as inviting and as good as each other. The only difference is the master bedroom has an en suite bathroom complete with bath. Like all of the bedrooms, it has wall to wall wardrobes and but the master has doors opening onto a good sized terrace, overlooking the pool and gardens and also, a sea view. As with the rest of the villa, the bedrooms are furnished and fitted to a high standard. The two other bedrooms share a separate luxury shower room on the landing.
Outside to the front, side and rear of the villa are well maintained, colourful gardens with lawned and patio areas. At the rear of the house by the kitchen is a paved patio area, ideal for BBQing. There is plenty of space for sun loungers in the sunny garden around the shaped swimming pool at the front of the house and just a step away, is the shaded terrace area. Sit and watch the sun go down here with a cool Efes (local beer), or dine al fresco listening to the gentle trickle of water from the pool. If its nightlife you want, Bodrum beckons just a short walk away! Its all here for you to enjoy!
The Turkish Aegean Coast region
The Bodrum peninsula is situated in south-western Turkey, surrounded by the azure Mediterranean Sea, with numerous beautiful coves and small scenic ports.
In this paradise the climate is friendly just as is the case with the local people. This combined with the outstanding service offered makes Bodrum a unique holiday experience.
Turkey has one of the best cuisines in the world, and the Bodrum peninsula offers great opportunities of exploring these culinary skills in both small family-owned local establishments as well as larger five star restaurants.
Relaxation, sun and beaches are given factors, but Bodrum also offers nature experiences, beach parties and a great nightlife.
With its 50.000 residents, Bodrum is a thriving port city, beautifully surrounded by mountains. The characteristic white houses are scattered all around the area. Besides the bazaar you'll find lots of shopping opportunities with a western feel to them. In the light breeze at the marina you can enjoy a refreshment while taking in the sight of grand cruisers and humble fishing boats.
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Bodrum is more than just a summer holiday at the sea, you can have plenty of options, whether you want to explore historic monuments or you want to do use of the more commercial amusements Bodrum offers you.
For interest of history you can visit the Knights castle in Bodrum , the Antique theatre, Myndos or Mausoleum.
Bodrum has a nice aquapark, go karts for boys in alle ages, all kind of watersports and not to forget a wide range of Güllets ( a special wooden sailing boat, build in the are of Bodrum) These boats offers your daily or weekly trips.
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16 Nov 2015
"Lovely villa, great location"
Having searched many websites it was fantastic to find a villa in walking distance of Bodrum City (many say villas are in "Bodrum" but are a car/bus ride to the main town). We found the house well equipped and very homely. The pool was maintained well and everyone we came in contact with to do with the property was polite and helpful. Another great point was that there are two shops, open until very late, just 100 yards away from the villa. It was quiet but a a nice walk along the sea front took you into Bodrum town where there were plenty of shops, bars and restaurants.
18 Mar 2014
"Perfect place"
I spent a week in this house and everything was excellent, comfortable spaces with all u need for having a good staying.. The zone is quite and the swimming pool is awesome!! The owner, Kristine, is really nice and pay attention on all the details u need and ask for! I really recommend it
17 Mar 2014
"nice and clean property, very obliging host"
We have had absolutely no problem, the house was as pictured, very clean as well, the host was very obliging and helpful. Thanks
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marilyn manson, working class hero. Tabbed by mark lang firstname.lastname@example.com. this is a really easy song but this is my first time tabbing so bare with me the entire verse goes: e------------------- Am chord B--1---------------- G-----2------------- D-----2------------- e--------3---------- G chord B------------------- G------------------- D------------------- A------2------------ E------------3------ i suggest listening to the song to figure out this part its the same progresion but add this at the end e-----2--------- D chord or D7 witch is that B---------3----- exept the 3 on B goes to 1 on B G-----2--------- (that was for the illiterate geetar players. Like i said download the song or listen to it its really easy to get the strumin patern :: Ultimate Guitar Archive :: http://www.ultimate-guitar.com
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The Power of Independent Thinking
Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan is Interviewed on the Bob Harden Radio Show
Recorded: Monday, August 17, 2015
Senior Fellow Lawrence McQuillan, author of California Dreaming is interviewed on the Bob Harden Radio Show, in Naples, Florida. McQuillan describes his book's recommendation that public employees should move to 401(k) type retirement plans in order to avoid bankrupting municipalities that may reduce pension payments to retirees, due to poor public money management decisions.
Experts: Lawrence J. McQuillanType: RadioIssues: Banking and Finance, Bureaucracy and Government, Labor and Employment
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Recorded: Monday, July 6, 2015
Senior Fellow Lawrence McQuillan, author of California Dreaming is interviewed by Michael Krasny on KQED radios Forum program. McQuillan tells of his plan to resolve the pension crisis in California and other states by switching from the current system to a 401(k) style of retirement plan, as most private sector companies use. This way, McQuillan argues, the public employee retirement system would be portable and transparent while remaining solvent.
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Recorded: Friday, March 27, 2015
Senior Fellow John C. Goodman, author of Priceless: Curing the Healthcare Crisis and A Better Choice: Healthcare Solutions for America, joins radio host Larry Kudlow to talk about the costs society is bearing for the breakup of traditional families. Goodman talks about how the welfare state subsidizes and enables and even rewards single parent families.
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Sr. Fellow John R. Graham appeared on the Larry Conners USA radio show to talk about the failings of the Affordable Care Act and how it is costing people more money than originally thought. Graham also discusses the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court Case "King vs Burwell" that may strike down Obamacare in states that have not set up their own health care exchanges.
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Independent Institute Senior Fellow John C. Goodman, author of "Priceless: Curing the Healthcare Crisis" was interviewed on World News Radio to comment on the average person's penalty for not having health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
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Sr. Fellow William F. Shughart II appeared on The Gary Nolan radio show to discuss the Export-Import bank. In a recent syndicated Op-Ed, Shughart wrote that the Export-Import bank distorts prices and it interferes with the free flow of international commerce.
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Recorded: Thursday, January 30, 2014
Sr. Fellow John R. Graham appeared on the Joy Tiz radio show. Graham talks about the new Healthcare Contract with America, which relies on free market solutions to solve the healthcare crisis. Using examples from the landmark book by Sr. Fellow John C. Goodman, Priceless: Curing the Healthcare Crisis, Graham describes ways in which Americans can take control of their healthcare.
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
Graphic Collectibles however will be there selling these two original pieces of art of mine. These are the originals, not prints. They'll be at booths 500 - 504.
That second piece was for a print ad promoting my new French art book. Here's what it looked like:
28 comments:
- Bill said...
Good luck this weekend - can't wait to see pictures!
- July 19, 2009 at 6:45 PM
- droosan said...
I'll miss seeing you there; it was a pleasure meeting and talking with you briefly at the last couple of San Diego Cons (although, I'm certain you wouldn't remember me, out of the thousands who were also there).
I will definitely look into the two prints you mention in this post, but there was something I had hoped to find at your table this year ..
Do you have any prints of your second "Le Frou Frou" illustration (on the penny-farthing bicycle) still available..?
I have a print of the first one, and would very much like to pair it with the second.
Thanks in advance for any information you may provide .. and best wishes to you during the next week!
- July 20, 2009 at 4:10 AM
- Lucas Ferreyra said...
- July 20, 2009 at 5:09 AM
- Donovan "Slinus" Jones said...
Will these be available through the Graphic Collectibles website for us non-convention goers?
- July 20, 2009 at 7:48 AM
- Michael Dooney said...
I'll miss seeing you at the con Bill, but I guess you have a good AND SECRET reason for not going this year, so that's extra cool!
- July 20, 2009 at 7:51 AM
- bpresing said...
These aren't prints, these are the original pieces of art that are for sale.
Action Figure Freddy in San Francisco carries that Frou Frou print. They do mail order as well.
I'm bummed that I'm missing my chance to finally meet you in person, but yeah I have a real good excuse.
I'm sure we'll get another opportunity though.
- July 20, 2009 at 9:00 AM
- Reynes said...
Love the right one, she's got an awesome... bikini ! ;)
- July 21, 2009 at 8:18 AM
- Emily [Follow The White Rabbit] said...
Beautiful! I love the one with the green bottles. :) Just picked up your Book Plate Betties book -- you've got gorgeous work, Bill! :)
- July 21, 2009 at 10:44 AM
- Tony said...
drat graphic collectibles already sold them :(
- July 21, 2009 at 3:37 PM
- bpresing said...
What? Really?
I wish they would tell me these things.
- July 21, 2009 at 3:45 PM
- Tony said...
Yeah I'm bummed. Absolutely LOVE your work! Do you have any shows coming up?
- July 21, 2009 at 5:23 PM
- droosan said...
Thanks very much for the tip on Action Figure Freddy. ^_^ The "Le Frou Frou" bicycle print is not listed for sale on their website .. but I made a request via e-mail, and found out that they do have it.
At least that's one less item I'll have to worry about carrying around all day at the Con..!
.. but I'll still miss seeing you there.
- July 21, 2009 at 10:43 PM
- mgeo said...
I guess I should check your blog before I go to Comic Con and hunt for you. (I didn't find you. ;) ) Looking forward to learning about the secret.
- July 28, 2009 at 7:03 PM
- LHOOQtius ov Borg said...
Hooray for the secret. And congrats on finishing the works before Con.
- July 29, 2009 at 3:01 PM
- Jav said...
Very nice Bill. Missed ya this year... youre a huge talent. uhm, heard around the grape fine so congrats!
- August 1, 2009 at 12:35 AM
- Steven Ng said...
Mitch told me they were both on hold on Wednesday night. On Thursday, he put the reading girl in the bikini on his wall for sale.
- August 1, 2009 at 8:52 AM
- Beatriz Iglesias said...
I hope you've had fun at the Comic-Con...I've bought one of your illustration books...it rocks!
- August 2, 2009 at 3:35 AM
- Jmontiel said...
Very nice!!
- August 2, 2009 at 11:57 AM
- bpresing said...
Thanks Steven!
I'll follow up with Mitch soon.
- August 2, 2009 at 6:07 PM
- Constant said...
I picked up the girl with the green vases from Mitch. The original is amazing to behold in person! Simply amazing.
- August 15, 2009 at 11:45 PM
- bpresing said...
Thanks Constant! Much appreciated!
- August 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM
- Eric Scales said...
Yeah that one on the right is awesome, as your stuff always is Bill!
- September 24, 2009 at 4:04 PM
- dan hauck said...
You have a way with the ladies and watercolor. Very beautiful.
- November 18, 2009 at 1:44 AM
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The Notice of Race for the 159th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta was presented by Rolex today, which has been uploaded to yachtscoring.com.
Oldest Regatta in the U.S. Kicks-Off
Where it is now open for entry and registration, crew declarations and other event documents that will be posted as the event draws closer.
The entry is for the entire four days of racing. The Farr 40 Class will race the first two days (Thursday and Friday) on its own course on Narragansett Bay then join the rest of the NYYC boats on their course for the Saturday and Sunday races, and all races will count.
The New York Yacht Club is a spectacular venue and this event will provide a taste of what is in store for the Rolex World Championship in August. The social schedule includes cocktails after racing on the Saturday and a dinner Saturday evening. The dinner price is not included in the entry fee but tickets are available through June 10 on the on-line entry form, and at registration if the dinner is not sold out. On Sunday after racing the Rolex Awards Ceremony will take place at New York Yacht Club.


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Nicole's Not Pregnant This Week
Nicole's Not Pregnant This Week
Nicole's people insist the newlywed is NOT PREGNANT. In fact, they have a theory that the paparazzi are altering pictures of Nicole to make it look like she's pregnant. However, that doesn't explain the puffy tops, or hands hiding her belly images. The Scoop Reports:
"Afraid they wasted their money," Kidman's rep, Catherine Olim, told The Scoop. "[Kidman's] not pregnant." Olim pointed out that the star wouldn't be "shooting a film, traveling to Rome for another film, then shooting ANOTHER film if she were" with child.
"Incidentally, I'm virtually certain paparazzi are distorting photos to make her look pregnant," Olim added. "I've seen her, she's her regular slender self."
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The atmosphere isnt much and the service is good but not amazing. Yet the food is the best vegan food i have ever tasted. At a cheap price, this is a must go for anyone wanting vegetarian food.
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Have been touring the Hillhurst st. For ages and could not find the place. Finally gave up and went to another place. Should give a premise's number or give more details how to find tge place (make a bookmark on google). So wanted a veggie salad :((((
The food was great and the menu choices are plentiful. The service was very good and quick. We only had a bit of a hard time finding a free parking spot at the street.
I ate at green Leaves for 4 nights in a row and enjoyed every night there.
Fast food restaurant and even if there's a queue you get your food quite quickly. As mentioned, I've tried 4 different salad and all was good, so just check that you like the ingredients and you'll enjoy the combination. Only one night the chicken...
The place could hardly be less atmospheric, but oh, the food! Absolutely delicious! Very pleasant service too.
The food in Green Leaves is amazing. There is an overwhelming choice of food. I had the green curry which was simply delicious. The rice is cooked to perfection. I also had fish curry another day which I was cautious about at first, but it was very tasty. You must try the pancakes which are gluten free. Unbelievable.
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I had a great experience at Green Leaves restaurant - there are tons of menu choices. The fish curry is amazing (had it twice in 3 days!) and the drumstick dinner was also great. Nice presentation of the food. The service was great - pleasant waitstaff and efficient delivery of food to the table. It's in a good location in...
I am not a vegan myself but try to eat here when I am in the area. The food I have tried is excellent including the cashew chicken, lentil burger, onion rings, and spring rolls.
Many combinations, fresh and tasty. Choose your meal, drink, pay and eat. Just great.
Who likes restaurants that are inconsistent? I mean, you go one day and its great, but then you go the next and too salty or overcooked... Or you bring a newcomer only to have disappointments. That is why I place this restaurant on my list of consistent cooking. I live a few blocks away and I go often and they...
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As the National Product Manager at NyloBoard, LLC, Stuart Dimery guides the team that manages all product development, research, testing, materials specifications and product management. NyloBoard uses a patented process that incorporates recycled carpet fiber to create exceptionally strong, durable and eco-friendly building materials, including NyloDeck, NyloPorch and NyloSheet. Dimery has been instrumental in the company's entrance into the composite decking and porch flooring industries.
Prior to joining NyloBoard, Dimery was President of Countryside Equipment, Inc., a tractor and construction equipment dealership. Previously, he was the Director of Meta Systems for MeadWestvaco, where he helped grow the organization from its start to over $20 million annual sales of packaging and machinery. Dimery has also been a builder of custom homes and continues to build decks.
Through his extensive work with product development for NyloDeck, Dimery has gained deep knowledge across the spectrum of the industry's materials and trends. He is an active member of the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA), and is currently completing his Master Deck Professional Certification.
Helping consumers check their decks
May has been declared "Deck Safety Month" by the North American of Deck & Railing Association, a program the group started in 2006. Today, homeowners are more aware of the need to keep their deck safe, but they often don't know what that entails. Knowing what they can do to be safe can help create a closer bond with customers—and bring in more business.
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*Note this game comes in a pack of the remake of 2 and the orignal game, DOA1, i will not talk about DOA1, as i thought it wasnt worth talking about.*
Well, on to the game.
Graphics 10
I will talk about the best thing about DOAU, that is the graphics, amazing graphics, player models look amazing, the multi tiered backgrounds are detailed and full of interaction. Frame rate is very smooth at 60 fps. This game could have the best graphics on xbox.
Sound 7
Sound is one of this games weakest points.. The announcer is very annoying (A girl with a overwhelmingly high pitched voice.) The background music is just that plain old generic rock, beats whatever. Sound effects are okay, but sound generic as well. Not bad, but not the best. Voice acting is kinda bad though.
Gameplay 7.5
There are many modes to choose from, such as the old school, arcade mode, the tag team modes and tournament modes, there is also online where i will be discussing later. Gameplay controls are fast and responsive but too easy IMO. There are many combos that take up almost half your life which only take a few button presess. The counters are also a nice touch but sometimes can be unbalanced, as they are very easy to execute and dealing HUGE amounts of damage. The AI is very easy on normal, as you can just button mash your way through but gets harder as the difficulty changes. Stil very fun to pick up and play, but not alot of depth like Tekken and the VF series.
Online 10
I am rating the online portion, because it is so fun. Voice chat makes it a better experience. The way it works is the winner stays, loser goes and it is something like a virtual arcade. Very unique way of doing things online. There is also a ranking which i like as well. Future fighting games should do online like this.
Lasting Appeal 8
I like how it includes the old DOA1 in there as well, but it just isnt' worth playing. There are hidden characters and many costumes to unlock. The game is fun for a while single player, but you will soon master it and will think it is too easy. The online mode is what you will want to try as this is the main reason i bought this. The way online is made makes the game much deeper. You will occasionally come back to this just to have a tourney or something.
Graphics 10
Sound 7
Gameplay 7.5
Online 10
Lasting Appeal 8
Final score: 8.5
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Montreal, January 17, 2013 - Matamec Explorations Inc.("Matamec" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its management team with the appointment of Edward Miller to the position of Director, Investor Relations. Mr. Miller is responsible for developing and implementing Matamec's investor relations strategy and its day-to-day contacts with the investment community. He reports to President and CEO Andre Gauthier. Edward Miller began his career in 1999 working as an associate broker at Merrill Lynch. He then joined Paladin Labs in 2001 where he held various positions including Manager, Investor Relations where he successfully built their investor relations program. Following his five year tenure at Paladin Labs he worked for Adaltis as Director, Investor Relations and spent considerable focus of his strategy building awareness in Europe and Asia. Mr. Miller then moved into the role as an investor relations consultant in 2007 working for Christensen IR and then as an independent where he has been working with a variety of companies of all sizes and sectors including mining and clean technologies in building award winning programs. "I am pleased to welcome Edward Miller to the Matamec team. His depth of experience in investor relations, governance and sustainability is a clear intention to improve the Company visibility in the capital markets. Mr. Miller's international experience building Investor Relations programs will help to broaden Matamec's shareholder base in foreign markets," said Andre Gauthier, President and CEO of Matamec Explorations. Mr. Miller is the Past President of CIRI (Canadian Investor Relations Institute) Quebec Chapter where he served two terms (2009 – 2012) and (2005 – 2007). In addition, he served as a national board member of CIRI and FSI (Finance and Sustainability Initiative). He is a graduate of John Molson School of Business, Concordia University with a Bachelor of Commerce. Cambridge House Vancouver Resource Investment Conference The Company also announced that Mr. Andre Gauthier, President and CEO, will present a corporate update at the 2013 Cambridge House Vancouver Resource Investment Conference on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. PT – Workshop 1 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Matamec will host a booth at the conference located at #2035 from Sunday, January 20 to Monday, January 21, 2013. For further information, please visitwww.cambridgehouse.com


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A new African cichlid: Ptychochromis mainty
Ptychochromis mainty is a newly described species endemic to southern Madagascar. It may not be the most colorful cichlid, but its finnage - especially its elongated pelvic, anal, and soft dorsal fins - is beautiful! This species has likely been available within the aquarium trade since circa 2000.
What a lovely kitchen reef tank!
Today, many of us will spend entirely way too much time in our kitchens preparing for Thanksgiving. Just think how nice it would be to have this gorgeous open-structure reefscape as your kitchen view?
New form of secret light language keeps other animals in the dark
QBI researchers have uncovered an entirely new form of secret light communication used by mantis shrimp.
AquaMaxx introduces two new media reactors
AquaMaxx has released two new affordable media reactors constructed of cast acrylic. The reactors are designed for versatility and will work for a wide range of media such as GFO, GAC, and biopellets.
Fish Skin Provides Invisibility in Open Ocean
Scientists have solved a longstanding mystery about how some fish seem to disappear from predators in the open waters of the ocean, a discovery that could help materials scientists and military technologists create more effective methods of ocean camouflage.
Florida Wildlife Commisssion to consider stricter harvest limits for dwarf seahorses
The FWC is one step closer to passing more restrictive harvest measure for dwarf seahorses. However, it is unlikely any near-future action the FWC may adopt will impact this species' availability to hobbyists.
Uh oh! 3D printed objects found to be toxic to fish
Researchers have discovered that plastic objects created by both types of popular 3D printing techniques do serious harm to fish, at least when it comes to zebrafish embryo development.
A new and spectacular gorgonian-dwelling squat lobster
Squat lobsters are neat crustaceans; a Japanese squat lobster that camouflages itself within colorful sea fans is especially awesome. Galathea ryuguu is a newly described species that lives on Muricella sea fans.
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How free-living corals survive on the sand
When you're a coral who lives on the sand, you must figure out how to avoid being buried alive. Using time-lapse photography, reseachers are uncovering the ways fungiid corals excavate themselves when buried as well as how they right themselves when upside down.
A new unique Hyphessobrycon sp. tetra
This is Hyphessobrycon clavatus, a new tetra from Peru, South America. Although there are 140 species of Hyphessobrycon, remarkably no other known tetra in this genus resembles H.clavatus.
Fauna Marin opens North American distribution warehouse
To better serve the growing North American market, reef supplement manufacturer Fauna Marin (Germany) has opened their first North American distribution center, Fauna Marin USA in Connecticut.
Algae designed to fight cancer
Nico Voelcker (University of South Australia) teamed up with researchers from Germany to bio-engineer a cancer-seeking diatom that kills 90% of cancer cells without harming healthy cells.
A new itty bitty reef goby
Lubricogobius nanus is a newly described species of uber tiny reef goby from Papua New Guinea. We're talking about adult length of approximately 1cm (1/2 inch), making L.nanus one of the smallest goby species.
Orphek introduces the Atlantik V3 LED Reef Light
Orphek has revamped their popular Atlantik LED light. The new V3 now employs dual-chip LEDs on four controllable channels with a greater emphasis on violet 410-420nm for greater coral fluoresce.