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ME and BHEM decided to make our joint blog account and its http://honiejoiiz.info, this blog is open for link exchanges so don't forget to visit it as well and link it.
blog hopping time!!
Quick Update
By the way I am still waiting for my payment at EW, maybe they will send it to me not later than august 3 or I hope they`ll send it tomorrow. aheeh!! By the way, I have made to posts for today which I will send to Elmer (ahaha, bhem knows him, lol). I hope this is not a scam, Elmer told me that he will give me 5 bucks for each post. If this is not a scam, I will share to you the details. Let me first check if it is legit .
time to blog hop now.. :)
Since there are no opp release in PPP on weekends, I decided to sleep earlier but I woke up at 5:30 am. When I opened my YM, i saw my bhem's (jhoice) offline messages to tell me that there are opportunities available so i logged in to my PPP and guess what I got to reserved one. Ahehe, its my bhem jhoice again, she is really great that is why she is having more and more blessings. Haysz bhem, i told you, don't mind those people who are making you feel bad. I understand what you feel, so just ignore it. Lets just have more bucks from PPP ahahaha..!!
Got to go now, it is monday and ooppsz, before i forgot, SONA will be up for today.. waah, !! I think i`ll prepare now for work to avoid heavy traffic at the commonwealth. have a nice day everyone..:D
By the way, I got another payment from PPP, I am still waiting for my bucks from EW at August and I am doing some clicking for PTC.. Hmmm.., I really want to buy new cp, tops, sandals and a lot more, so I am really saving through various money making sites online.
Uhhhmm... I have visited sis Sheryl's site and I really admire her in layout making.. I so love her new character (PINKELITA), i hope i remembered it right. Ahi, keep it up sis, and don`t mind those rippers, copycats and posers.
That's it for now, i`m gonna do some tasks! enjoy my new theme.
Quick Update+bhem+tasks
By the way, I`ll be making some spiels for today so I hope our bosses will accept my proposal.!! I am also doing my tasks about the evaluation and analysis of the efficacy of the Chinese Aid to Kenya and the determination of the success rate of the aid in terms of geo-political and geo-economic contexts (nose bleed).
Tha's it for now.. thanks for hopping.. I`ll visit you as soon as I can..
PPP+Love Quarrel+ad campaign
Going back to my PPP payment, i woke up pass 6 am and the first thing I did was turned on my PC and check some emails for my 5 email accounts from gmail and yahoo, as well as my domain account. I first checked my e-mail address which I use at work and I saw two interesting emails. First, was the e-mail sent by PPP for my first payment which is $20 and second was my boss reply about my suggestions in the video campaign. Oh well, I got too excited to see my paypal account and saw the payment of PPP added to my previous bucks there.
After that, I went back to my yahoo account and read what my boss have sent me. Waah, he turned down my suggestion of having a voice over ads instead of exposing my beauty on youtube. He told me that it will be more authoritative if the clients would see someone in the video and he thinks that I must be the one doing this (i know i have the looks, but i dont have the guts.. kidding!!i). Since I really dont want to expose myself so much in the net, I suggest for the company to hire someone who will be the model for the campaign. And at last my boss agreed, but my problem is I`'ll be the one who will make the spiel to be used in the video.
So for those of you who are looking forward for my video ads, ahihi.. im so sorry but I turned down the offer because of the low talent fee (ahaha!!)..
Blog hOpping and opp catching time....
I chatted arah to tell her that im working home and guess what did she tell me?.. You don`t wanna know..?? She told me that I should be at the office tomorrow to make an advertising campaign (video) to promote our company.. waah, me a model.. toinksz. i dont think so..!! By the way, the video will be posted at youtube.. waahhh. I hope this will not happen..Aww.. I really am bothered with these thoughts.. and i dont know what to do.. . (SOS!! anyone..).. wenksz..
time to sleep now!! nyt nyt everyone.. hope all of these are only a dream...!!
By the way, can anyone help me out in pimping my layout. I want to change my themes and edit it but idk where to start.. And the main dilemma is i don`t know which theme to choose ahihi.. so im open for any suggestions??
that would be it for now, time to prepare for work.. Have a great week ahead..!!
A NEW DOMAIN+jhoice+
Ahih,, I want to say thanks for bhem for doing this big big favor for me. I really owe you a lot.. (emo mode..toinksz). She never puts me down and she always help me out on something especially when it comes to blogging (she's an expert you know). Even if we met only in friendster, we have build this strong connection and foundation. I know she's not aware of it but she's the person that I really admire for her being down to earth, very true friend but very scary enemy (ahahah.. wenksz, remember petra). Thanks bhem for all the favor she has done. (does it look like a sponsored post for bhem.. ahehe.. hell no.. im doing it because I love her..).
She's one of a kind and lucky are the people who know her, I also want to give some credit to her hubby (jocark) ahihi.. because of his patience and kindness. Sorry if I disturbed you while your watching (ahehe).
that's all.. by the way my new link is http://sexychiicq.net, don`t worry if you are using the old one it will automatically redirected to my new domain.
NO WORK DAY+uPDATEs
As you can see, i have ads above but its not from adsense anymore. I added this ads from bids and shoppingads. I can say that i am fully recovered with what had happened with my adsense. , thanks for all those who comforted me.
task mode..:) i`ll blog hop later.!!
Google Adsense+Fraud CLick
After a day of being so frustrated and annoyed with Google, I now have the courage to blab about what really happened. Oh well, after 5 months of having adsense on my blog and wait for it to reach the payout of $100, google has disabled my account last Tuesday with $99.47. Yes, you read it right, they have disabled my account without any consideration just like bhem (jhoice) said. Who will not get frustrated with this? To further understand what I am saying here is the email that they have sent me:
Arrgh.. I even got more annoyed with the heading of the letter, Hello..(hmmpfh as if they are going to tell me a nice love letter or a good news).. and the last part, sincerely.. (aww.. with what they have done..) HoHo..
I got pissed, but hey, i have more important things to think and do than make myself frustrated and depressed with what they did to me.. So to all who have adsense, good luck and may this do not happen with you in the future.
To get the full effect, this should be read aloud. You will understand what tenjewberrymuds' means by the end of the conversation. This has been nominated for the best email of 2007.
The following is a telephone exchange between a hotel guest and room-service, at a hotel in Asia, which was recorded and published in the Far East Economic Review:
Room Service (RS): "Morrin. - Roon sirbees."
Guest (G): "Sorry, I thought I dialed room-service. "
RS: " Rye..Roon sirbees..morrin! Jewish to oddor sunteen??"
G: "Uh..yes..I'd like some bacon and eggs."
RS: "Ow July den?"
G: "What??"
RS: "Ow July den?....pryed, boyud, poochd?"
G : "Oh, the eggs! How do I like them?
Sorry, scrambled please."
RS: "Ow July dee baykem? Crease?"
G: "Crisp will be fine."
RS : "Hokay. An Sahn toes?"
G: "What?"
RS:"An toes. July Sahn toes?"
G: "I don't think so."
RS: "No? Judo wan sahn toes??"
G: "I feel really bad about this, but I don't know what 'judo wan sahn toes' means."
RS: "Toes! toes!...Why jew don juan toes? Ow bow Anglish moppin we bodder?"
G: "English muffin!! I've got it! You were saying 'Toast.' Fine. Yes, an English muffin will be fine."
RS: "We bodder?"
G: "No...just put the bodder on the side."
RS: "Wad! ?"
G: "I mean butter...just put it on the side."
RS: "Copy?"
G: "Excuse me?"
RS: "Copy...tea. ..meel?"
G: "Yes. Coffee, please, and that's all."
RS: "One Minnie.. Scramah egg, crease baykem, Anglish moppin w bodder on sigh and copy....rye? ?"
G: "Whatever you say."
RS: "Tenjewberrymuds."
G : "You're very welcome."
To my dismay, I gave three ids to the teller and she told me that she only needed two.. (duh.. who cares, she needs ids i give it to her.. ahaha.. ).. After that, we went straight to chowking and avail SET C (good for five persons), for our lunch. I really had a heavy meal just to lessen the madness and the irritation that I felt while encashing ourCheques i..
At 4 pm i left the office to meet my honie at SM Fairview. I went to CINDERELLA to buy clothes but i can't find any so I go down to meet my honie in front of ACE hardware. I really showed up late coz the last time, i waited for him for an hour. We went ahead to the supermarket and buy our basic needs from personal to household. I am glad that we finished shopping early and I am happy that for the first time, my honie did not get pissed with what we're doing.. I think he is really changing for good.. and its making me love him so much more.
blog hopping time. comments are highly appreciated..and surely returned!!
what's happening.. :((
I can say that I am still fortunate to have some sidelines in the online world, but how about those who are depending much on their salary alone?. I hope that the company's sale would increase these coming weeks.. UhhMmm.. if you want to know, my company is http://www.ivythesis.com. Oh well, this is the effect on the economic downturn of the country and the increasing rate of diesel and oil in the global market (i guess)...
new layout+PDA+CALVIN CHEN+WU CHUN
One of my problems in blogging is about having a layout which is very organized, simple with the shades of black and pink. Today, as I am browsing for one, i have found this new layout. `twas not the original theme, I used my hidden skills in CSS coding to edit it to suit my needs. I also edited some banners at photoshop. Well, I am really satisfied with the result, at last i have a three column layout to put all the things I want in my blog. By the way, with regards my sore throat, it`s ok now, thanks for all your suggestions for curing it. I only take lots of tap water and its all gone.
Who amongst you watched PDA's gala performance last night. Who do you think would be the star scholar?? is it the duet of zel and bugoy or could iñaki and laarni beat them? I think when it comes to the overall performance and voice quality, zel and bugoy really did a good job. I can say that Bea and Miguel deserves to be at the bottom 2.
Another Jerry Yan and Vic Zou (ahihi). Wu Chun and Calvin Chen visited the country for the promotion of their ROMANTIC PRINCESS, a drama series airing at ABS-CBN they really made every woman go nuts and crazy. I like Calvin Chen's look than Wu Chun but both are really handsome. Wow, they were even amazed when they have seen the audience singing their songs. We filipino are really good at singing songs even if we really do not understand its lyrics or meaning (am i right??).. For the two guys, they really know how to make the ladies swoon. So much for this, my honie is getting jealous already..
that would be all..thanks for your time reading my posts.. Comments are highly appreciated and always returned.
I have just finished three tasks today, one costs $25 and the other 2 costs a total of $49, wow thats a lot of $$$ ahhee (dont you think??). I am still doing some opps from PPP and i already catched 7 opps in which 5 have been approved. My ximmy is still ongoing. Aside from that I am waiting for my salary at July 15 from Ivy League (Php). Unfortunately I don't have incentive for the month of June, because I have taken one week vacation leave, but i promise to get some for this month. (yippeee)..
well thanks for this blog thingy, I am able to find some opportunity to increase my earnings,, Happy blogging everyone.. as they say GET PAID while you do the things you LOVE..
catch me up at ym..:D gelene_borce@yc
No TALK DAY
What's up with the title??
I woke up today not feeling too well and have discovered that I am having a swollen sore throat. I cant talk normally coz there is an awkward feeling when I speak. Do you know some treatment for swollen sore throats? I am pissed with this for it hinders me to sing.. (aheheh). Seriously, because of this I declare this day as a NO TALK DAY , well at least for me.. (poor me)..
Ohh, before I forget, I want to say happy 69th month anniversary to bhesz (achel) and her lakay. Have a great relationship ahead and don`t get affected with people like that bitchy girl. I love you bhesz
that would be all for today.. have a nice day everyone. time for blog hopping..:)
I was so depressed that I hugged my honie and cried (so emotional of me!!). He told me that it was alright and that maybe it was not the time yet and he kissed me, I felt so loved but i really want it so badly. What am i gonna do now?? Am i being too sensitive with this situation and irrational?? tell me.. ??
2nd month birthday+blog update
whoa..what can i say, a lot of happenings but i cant put all of it into words.
UHhhmm well, today is the 2nd month birthday of our baby miszha.. (love you baby). Next, I have learned that another annoying person have existed.. ( i dont want to mention her name.._) but mind you..she really look like a MONSTER or should i say OGRE ahaha. (much for that. dont wanna waste my time on her..)..
sad story :(
A while ago, I cried..when i have learned that the custody of my niece (angel) has been given to her mother who is mentally ill.. I know that there is a law about it, buy they did not gave my cousin a chance to explain his side. The mother of my cousin's wife have a reputation of being involved with different man and to get the custody of the baby she invented a story and told the dswd representatives that my cousin is not the father of the child,where in fact all of us have been witnessed of their love. I really felt so bad that we could not do anything about it because of all the lies and the dswd believed her just like that. What happened to the legal process. What I wish right now is for my cousin to be more open minded and to be stronger to surpass this challenge. (ohh i am crying again.)..end of the story..cause it really pains me..:(
On a lighter side. I have this plan of upgrading my blog and purchase a domain here at blogger, it only costs $10. imma thinking of a name that would suit my personality??? do you have any suggestions about any names???
Sunday's Best Movies
That's it for now, imma going to the office.. and blog hop as soon as i can..
Your Online BED BUG GUIDES
Each of one of us is somehow experiencing bed bug problems and we are trying to find solutions to easily put the bugs away. Good thing that there are sites which offer guidelines and information of getting rid of these bed bugs and the tips on how bed bugs would be prevented.
makin' some money
Ohhh my, I wish I am superwoman or i wish i have naruto's kajibujin technique (idk if i spelled it right).. ahaha.. so that I can be able to do different jobs at the same time using the technique..
time to opp catching and blog hopping..
FOOD TRIPS+updates
btw, wanna say sorry for all my blogger friends, for i haven't been able to blog hop yesterday. This time, i will hit you back.. thanks for your time reading..
Friday Escapades
that's all for now.. gonna do my tasks so that we can all go at Em's house early.
google pin+updates
So much for that... good news, for me.. . I had received my google pin yesterday and yeah. this is it.. I had received two, since I thought that the first one they delivered did not reach our house (wenks). I requested another and shoot.. I had two mailed google pin yesterday. I think I will have another in the office. I will just wait for it to come..
Blog creeping..:) thanks for lending me your time:)
7th year anniversary
well, first off, it is our 7th year anniversary, wow, i never thought that we will be able to go this far. Although we encounter some problems and issues (who doesn't have??), but it serves as our foundation to keep the relationship and to stay together. I want to share this joy and happiness with all of those who can read this. I know that our relationship is not too perfect but we are making it one to fulfill our promises with each other. All i want is this relationship to last until our last breath and I know that both of us will do our best to make it stronger each year.
As i always say, i love you NIE, always, forever and more.
BABY mISZHA+PPP APPROVAL+UPDATES
**.anyways, i am glad that my 3 posts for PPP has been approved after weeks of waiting. thanks for those who commented on my posts. I also had some referrals on my cash-clix accounts and i think it is earning good. I will just wait until I reached their minimum payout. I hope this is not fraud like any other sites.
**It is one day to go until our 7TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY and i am too excited on the gift that I will give him. I am still undecided for the gift, haysz, it is really hard. Though i know my honie is very appreciative that a kiss would make him happy :) unlike me who is so demanding (ahehe). I wonder what is his gift for me??
Well time to sleep.!! ciao.. tomorrow will be another day of blogging, working, friendstering and earning:)


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Round - Round lipped wheels are what you see on normal skateboards. The "edge" of the wheel is rounded, which provides less traction through turns. This means that they are easier to slide on than the square type, making them the clear choice for freeriders and freestylers. If you are new to longboarding or want to bomb hills and rail corners as fast as possible, look into square lipped wheels.
Square - Square lipped wheels are the typical longboard wheel shape. Instead of the "edge" of the wheel being rounded, it's, yes, square (at a 90° angle). This provides better contact with the road, which in turn provides much more traction and sliding resistance. Square wheels can still slide once broken in, making them excellent for downhill and cruising/carving.

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The true meaning and emotion behind a film or television series is revealed through the music and scoring behind it. Everywhere we go music follows us, making us desensitized to it if we aren't paying attention. Our habituation to music means we easily overlook music's role in our lives, and even more so in film and television. Music's function is deeper than basic background noise. Next time you are watching a movie or television, focus on the songs the director has chosen and you will gain a greater understanding of the film, enhancing your overall experience.
This year at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards, it came as no surprise that U2 and producer Brian Burton took home the award for BEST ORIGINAL SONG for "Ordinary Love" from "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom." Some may say that it had something to do with the recent passing of the great Nelson Mandela and the emotional impact it had around the world. In their acceptance speech, Bono spoke of the South African leader's impact and how personal the song was to them, saying that Mandela "turned our life upside down, right side up, a man who refused to hate, not because he didn't have rage or anger but because he thought love would do a better job."
Check out the list of this year's nominees and winners below. Film scores and songs are of pivotal importance to the success of the movie. They underline and enhance the scenes in the film, call to our emotions and senses, and are powerful mood-setters. Which song or scoring was the most effective of any film you have ever seen?
"Atlas," "Hunger Games: Catching Fire"
Music by: Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion
Lyrics by: Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion
"Let It Go," "Frozen"
Music by: Kristen Anderson Lopez, Robert Lopez
Lyrics by: Kristen Anderson Lopez, Robert Lopez
"Ordinary Love," "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom"
Music by: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Jr., Brian Burton
Lyrics by: Bono
"Please Mr Kennedy," "Inside Llewyn Davis"
Music by: Ed Rush, George Cromarty, T Bone Burnett, Justin Timberlake, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Lyrics by: Ed Rush, George Cromarty, T Bone Burnett, Justin Timberlake, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
"Sweeter Than Fiction," "One Chance"
Music by: Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff
Lyrics by: Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff
Alex Ebert, "All Is Lost"
Alex Heffes, "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom"
Steven Price, "Gravity"
John Williams, "The Book Thief"
Hans Zimmer, "12 Years A Slave"


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- Company: Converse
- Price: $44.99
- Official Site: Converse.com
- Release Date: 1917
To call Chuck Taylor All-Stars iconic is an exaggerated understatement. These shoes, which have enjoyed unprecedented success, are instantaneously recognizable by either sight or name. It all started in 1917 with a black canvas high-top upper, bright white laces and a white rubber sole. Since then, Chuck Taylor All-Stars have traversed the years by staying true to their roots and remaining that old-school footwear staple every man loves. Sure, you can get them in multiple colors and styles, but at the heart of each pair is a style simply known as "Chucks."
Pop culture deems them "Chucks." You need not say anything more and people know exactly what you're talking about. And we all know that when the masses ascribe a universally accepted nickname to something, it's not only because it has commanded our attention, but also because it has seeped into our consciousness. That's individualistic, and that's been the order of the day for Chuck Taylor All-Stars since the beginning. So, for close to a century now, these simple canvas shoes with a somewhat pedestrian design have dominated fashionable footwear. What started out as basketball sneakers have evolved into something of an alt-fashion loafer. When you consider the legacy that now comes to mind by merely saying "Chucks," you have to bow your head to Converse for such a distinctive product; Chuck Taylor All-Stars are the most recognizable sneaker ever made, and those truly are stand-alone credentials.
Needless to say, these shoes have been at it for awhile. Since debuting, Chuck Taylor All-Stars have done little more than shift a few things here and there -- color, fabric and laces mostly -- and still managed to stay on top of the game. And the only reason that can be is the inherent coolness that pervades the unchanging underlying idea and effusive design. Let's face it; Chucks can be made to go with anything from jeans and tee to a suit to shorts. All-Stars can go summertime casual or red-carpet defiance. What's truly impressive about Chuck Taylor All-Stars is their ability to adapt and appeal to all wearers, regardless of age, style or income level. They've been doing it for almost a century now, and if they keep it up, they'll be at it for a long while longer still. They do, however, wear out fairly quickly and after a good nine months you'll need a replacement pair (unless you like that ragged and well-worn look that's so comfortable).


text: Oct 17, 2014 18:45 Theologian to speak on role of activism Theologian to speak on role of activism Advocate staff report Aug. 15, 2014; 5:41 p.m. Comments Author Matthew Fox, a spiritual theologian and Episcopal priest, will speak Aug. 22 and 23 at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, 8470 Goodwood Blvd. Fox, who has authored more than 30 books, will speak from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, on exploring spirituality that integrates contemplation with social justice, and blends spiritual practices from various traditions with inter-generational wisdom. Drawing on his recent book "Occupy Spirituality," coauthored with Adam Bucko, Fox will describe activism as a form of contemplation, and vocation as a deep spiritual practice. On Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fox will lead a workshop based on his new book, "Meister Eckhart: A Mystic Warrior for Our Times." The modern age has developed knowledge, Fox says, but at the expense of wisdom. Cost of the weekend seminar is $60. Register at theredshoes.org or call (225) 338-1170. The Red Shoes and the Unitarian Church are sponsors of the event. Get The Advocate in your inbox Subscribe


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One day after mounting a spectacular comeback to win a Southern Nevada Bowling Tournament event Sunday, Eric Forkel was explaining the circumstances behind his rally from a 100-pin deficit.
With two games left in the 10-game scratch tournament and resigned to falling short of the title, Forkel changed bowling balls and blasted scores of 248 and 234 while the leaders faltered. He won by 40 pins.
Then Forkel, a Van Nuys High graduate now living in Henderson, Nev., turned to another matter.
He talked about how he was fervently attempting to find a new date for the Barry Gurney Memorial Laughlin Cup, which had been planned for June of this year. Forkel wants to keep Gurney's memory alive and is trying to win the sponsorship of the Professional Bowlers Assn. for a Barry Gurney regional event in Laughlin, Nev.
Gurney (shown in photo) was among the top bowlers to come out of the San Fernando Valley, racking up four national senior tour titles. Gurney, who lived in West Hills and coached dozens of local bowlers, died in July 2013 after a battle with cancer.
Gurney and Forkel, both left-handed bowlers, were extremely close. Gurney often talked about how he would bolt to Nevada whenever he would fall into a slump so he could meet up with Forkel and receive guidance on how to get back on track.
"No matter who you are, we all need help," Gurney would say.
Knowing these two bowlers' close friendship, it's touching that Forkel's stirring rally Sunday had a remarkable similarity to Gurney's biggest comeback.
Gurney's improbable rally came in June 2012 – one month before his birthday, his 71st.
And Forkel's feat Sunday came one month before his birthday, his 54th.
Gurney turned in his gem in the PBA Senior Northern California Classic in Brentwood, Calif.
He had barely slipped into the finals and then was matched with Tom Carter of Rockford, Ill., in an opening-round, best-of-five-games series. Gurney scored victories of 244-196 and 235-234 in the first two games before letting down in the third game.
After opening in three of the first four frames, Gurney was sitting on a disastrous score of 44. And it didn't seem to get much better. With three frames remaining, Gurney was down by 60 pins and planning for a fourth game.
But as Carter struggled down the stretch, Gurney got hot, nailing strikes on his last six shots.
Final score: Gurney 202, Carter 196.
Gurney got his three-game sweep.
And even though Gurney succumbed in his next match to powerful Hugh Miller of Seattle, Gurney collected in the tournament a memorable comeback.
No doubt, Eric Forkel was proud of his compadre.


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Slapping the Nats
The game wasn't on TV today, but the results were exactly what I expected…a clean sweep of the Washington Nationals.
With the 9-3 afternoon win today, the Twins got great production from the offense. Cuddyer reached base in every plate appearance, while Mauer, Kubel, Buscher, and Harris each contributed two hits apiece.
Not to be overlooked, though, is the eight strong innings (allowed just three earned runs) from starting pitcher Glen Perkins. Perkins gave up 10 hits in those innings, but was able to wriggle out of trouble enough times to pick up a victory.
Okay, so the Twins just swept the Nationals and are on top of the world, right?! WRONG! That has been a major problem with the Twins this year, as they seem to have emotional letdowns after big series wins. Sweeping the Nats is great, but they still are the Nats (arguably the worst team in the NL). A much bigger test is coming this weekend against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Preview (37-36, 2nd, 4.5 GB CWS): Randy Johnson (4-4, 4.76) vs. Scott Baker (2-2, 3.71). I will be sitting in the upper deck behind home plate in this game…do you think I'll see a few strikeouts?! If the Big Unit is on he can still be unhittable, but he isn't nearly "on" as much as he used to be. These days, Baker can match him inning for inning.


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Many of us here in the US are unfamiliar with the practices of the Yakuza. While there have been mentions of the japanese organized crime through video games and action films, we rarely get to see a more in depth look. What films like the Godfather did to mafia movies Beyond Outrage has done to the Yakuza. I am not a scholar of the street warriors and my knowledge is limited to my love for the japanese culture through movies, anime, and manga. This affinity is what prompted me to view this film and I and thankful that I did.
Directed and starring Takeshi Kitano as Otomo, Tomokazu Miura as chairman Kato, Hideo Nakano as Kimura and Fumiyo Kohinata as Detective Kataoka Beyond Outrage is a sterling account of the present day Yakuza. In a world filled with politics, stock options and the internet there is a new changing in the guard in the Sanno family. Their chairman Kato is using non traditional measures to run his family by allowing the younger soldiers to serve as executives and underbosses. Much to the chagrin of the older brothers many decisions are being made that seem untraditional and unexpected. So much that now the police has to get involved. Once the body of an officer is found they can no longer sit aside while the Yakuza families do what they want. The only things standing in the way of progress for the Sanno family is a rival family from the west and two old underbosses that hold a grudge that cannot die.
Don't expect this to be some fighting action packed film with crazy stop motion shots and unbelievable death sequences. Beyond Outrage is truly a nod to the culture and grittiness of what it takes to be a part of the family. The performances by all included were memorable but none stood out more than director Takeshi Kitano as Otomo. Known as "Champ" for a majority of the movie he is the key to all that takes place between the two families and does a remarkable job playing the troubled ex crime boss recently paroled from prison. One of his best moments is when he is asked about restating his own family and he responded by saying "I'm too old for this shit!". That really exemplified his character in Beyond Outrage and when you see how he handles himself you will understand why he sticks out.
Beyond Outrage is a daunting film that opens up the ranks of the Yakuza and how the families are run. Murder and deceit allow for an intense storyline that bobs and weaves around the idea of who can you trust. This is a film my grandfather would have enjoyed as he was a fan of films involving organized crime. It's one of the reasons for the comparison to the Godfather. Instead of all the action you can handle and crazy super bike chase scenes we are used to seeing, Beyond Outrage gets to the total backbone of the Yakuza. The ancient ways of the Yakuza are not forgotten and to see it mixed with status of the world today was truly a treat.
Beyond Outrage is headed to DVD and Blu-ray on March 11th. It can also been seen currently on demand on Amazon Prime. Beyond Outrage is being distributed by Magnolia Pictures.


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"Dancing with the Stars" 2014 continues May 19 on ABC as the last four couples still vying for the coveted mirror ball trophy each hit the ballroom to perform two final dances for America's votes. Betting odds posted to Bovada Sportsbook on May 18 named a competition favorite that may come as a surprise to some show fans.
Favored to win season 18 of the hit reality dance competition with 4/5 odds is Paralympic bronze medalist Amy Purdy. The 34-year old modified snowboarder, who lost both legs below the knee after battling meningitis at age 19, has enjoyed tremendous fan and judge support throughout the season, with many praising both her unlikely dance skills and her inspirational back story. During the May 19 show, Purdy and pro partner Derek Hough will dance both a freestyle routine and a spicy salsa.
With 5/4 odds of her own, Olympic gold medalist Meryl Davis is second-most likely to claim "DWTS" mirror ball glory at the close of the season's May 20 finale results show. Davis and pro partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who has never claimed victory in the long-running reality show, have been the season's most consistent performers, and will close out their quest for viewer votes with a freestyle and an Argentine tango.
Third-most likely to take the title with 10/1 odds is "Full House" actress Candace Cameron Bure, who dances with two-time "DWTS" champ Mark Ballas. Although not the best dancer left in the bunch, Cameron Bure has improved each week and handily surpassed her goal of making it to week six. The duo will perform a quickstep and a freestyle for the finale.
Finally, the last couple in the mix, "Big Time Rush" star James Maslow and Peta Murgatroyd, hold long shot status with 15/1 odds. The pretty pair, who have turned in some of season 18's steamiest routines to date, will hit the ballroom floor on finale night with a freestyle and a tango.
Fans can vote for the winner of "Dancing with the Stars" 2014 following the May 19 live performance show on ABC. To see emerges victorious, watch the results show on May 20.
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- 'DWTS' 2014 week 4 betting odds see Meryl and Maks favored to win
- 'DWTS' 2014 week 3: Meryl and Maks turn up the heat, foxtrot to the top
- 'DWTS' 2014 week 2: Surprise double elimination sends 2 celebs packing
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JOIN the NPE 2012 Plastics Community to discuss, learn and make plans about the show
This is an internet community about the SPI's NPE 2012 International Plastics Showcase to be held in Orlando, Florida April 1st to the 5th. If you interested in the NPE this site can provide information, links and the opportunity to discuss and learn about this major plastics show. The best way to get started is to JOIN this site AND this group.
Group members gain access to all of our functions, including being able to ask questions of plastics professionals in the The NPE 2012 Discussion Forum.
NPE2012: The International Plastics Showcase will take place April 1st to the 5th, at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center. The traditional core event at NPE2012 will be the NPE trade show. It will be the largest plastics exposition in the Western Hemisphere, providing access to North America's $400-billion/year plastics marketplace and serving as a hub of trade for plastics companies from South America, Europe, and Asia. Exhibiting companies will include: 1) hundreds of firms coming directly from outside the U.S.; 2) the major multinational suppliers of plastics equipment and materials, both U.S.-based companies and U.S. subsidiaries of companies based elsewhere; and 3) the largest number of U.S. domestic suppliers of plastics technologies to exhibit at any plastics event anywhere. The event is produced by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association.
Again, the NPE is co-locating with the industry's most renowned technical conferences to give you the largest educational program ever offered at an international plastics tradeshow, along with several co-located events and the International Plastics Design Competition.
Founded in 1937, SPI is the plastics industry trade association representing the third largest manufacturing industry in the United States. SPI's member companies represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers. The U.S. plastics industry employs 1.1 million workers and provides nearly $379 billion in annual shipments.
Orlando! Why Orlando????
The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando offers 2.1 million sq.ft. (195,000 sq.m) of exhibit space in two large exhibit halls. The halls are connected by a 1,500-ft. (460-m) walkway with moving sidewalks. Adjacent to the exhibit areas are 74 meeting rooms (235 breakouts). The total parking capacity is 8,227. According to the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., there are 115,000 hotel rooms in the Orlando area, 9,100 of them within walking distance from the center. Orlando International Airport is 20 minutes away.
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Government advisers are recommending a ban on Darvon, a painkiller that's been around for 50 years.
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted 14-12 Friday to recommend withdrawing Darvon after a hearing on its risks and benefits. The drug was first approved in 1957, when there were few alternatives for pain except aspirin and powerful narcotics.
Now mainly marketed as Darvocet, which includes a dose of acetaminophen, the drug remains one of the top 25 most commonly prescribed medications. More than 20 million prescriptions were written in 2007.
The consumer group Public Citizen said the FDA should withdraw Darvon because the drug offers weak pain relief and poses an overdose risk, with the potential to be used in suicides.


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SANTA CLARA, CA – August 11, 2005 – NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA) today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 ended July 31, 2005.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2006, revenue was $574.8 million, compared to $456.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2005, an increase of 26 percent. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 was $74.8 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.1 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2005, a net income increase of 1,362 percent.
Revenue for the six months ended July 31, 2005 was a record $1.16 billion, compared to revenue of $928.0 million for the six months ended July 25, 2004. Net income for the six months ended July 31, 2005 was $139.3 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, compared to net income of $26.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the six months ended July 25, 2004, a net income increase of 426 percent.
"Our financial performance is a result of the successful execution and delivery of many market-leading products and platform-changing initiatives. Strong year-over-year revenue growth in our desktop GPU, MCP and workstation product lines, combined with our intense focus on gross margin improvement led to our highest quarterly net income in three years," stated Jen-Hsun Huang, president and CEO at NVIDIA. "Our continued success underscores the importance of our key long-term growth strategies – innovate and be the world GPU leader, expand and extend the reach of GPUs beyond the PC, and deliver total innovative market-defining platforms."
Second Quarter Fiscal 2006 and Recent Highlights:
NVIDIA will conduct a conference call with analysts and investors to discuss its second quarter fiscal 2006 financial results and current financial prospects today at 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time (5:00 P.M. Eastern Time). To listen to the call, please dial (706) 679-0543. A live Web cast (listen-only mode) of the conference call will be held at the NVIDIA investor relations Web site http://nvidia.com/ir and at http://www.streetevents.com. The Web cast will be recorded and available for replay until the Company's conference call to discuss its financial results for its third quarter fiscal 2006.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA Corporation is a worldwide leader in graphics and digital media processors. The Company's products enhance the end-user experience on consumer and professional computing devices. NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs), media and communications processors (MCPs), and wireless media processors (WMPs) have broad market reach and are incorporated into a variety of platforms, including consumer and enterprise PCs, notebooks, workstations, PDAs, mobile phones, and video game consoles. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and employs more than 2,100 people worldwide. For more information, visit the Company's Web site at www.nvidia.com.
Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, our long-term growth strategies and initiatives, including being the world GPU leader, expanding the reach of the GPU beyond the PC, and delivery of total solutions and innovative platforms are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continued market acceptance of new products and technologies, prohibitive pricing of new products and technologies, manufacturing costs and delays, demand for use of GPUs in devices other than the PC, continued demand for improved GPUs, difficulties in the development of new and enhanced products, the impact of technological development and competition, our dependence on third-party manufacturers, general industry trends including cyclical trends in the semiconductor and PC industries, the impact of competitive products and pricing alternatives, slower than expected or unanticipated changes in industry standards and interfaces and other risks detailed from time to time in the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-Q for its quarter ended May 1, 2005. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.


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When it comes to holidays, March 14 has a little something for everyone! Not only is it Genius Day, National Potato Chip Day and Pi Day, it is also a fun day for kids. March 14 is National Children's Craft Day, an annual "holiday" that takes place during National Craft Month which is observed each March.
Crafting for Kids
With winter finally behind us and spring just days away, why not gather up the kids and work on a crafty project together? Create that one-of-a-kind masterpiece, make long-lasting memories while spending quality time with your children.
Whether you work on a tried-and-true craft or try your "hand" at a brand new one, crafting at any age is just plain fun! And speaking of fun, why not try one or two of the spring craft projects listed below?
Spring Craft Projects for Kids
- Tissue Cherry Blossom Tree - This pretty tree, from Martha Stewart, is just plain adorable!
- Teeny Tiny Garden - So, how does your garden grow?
- Eggshell Flower Pots - What a great way to encourage gardening! You'll need eggshells, egg carton, coffee stirrer tags, soil and plant seeds for this fun project.
- Watercolor Coffee Filter Flowers - You'll need coffee filters, food coloring, paper towels, pipe cleaner and a vase for these pretty flowers.
- Bee Bouquet - This "bee-utiful" project calls for construction paper, pipe cleaners, yellow paper, pom-poms, googly eyes and a stapler.
- Flowerpot Pen Holder - This colorful craft will make a great gift for teacher or friend. You'll need green paint, paintbrush, green florist tape, tissue paper, rubber gloves, large plastic bowl, stirrer, hot glue gun and glue and a small, unglazed flower pot.
- Paper Plate Flower Craft - You'll need a paper plate, colorful construction paper, scissors and glue for this craft project.
- Craftstick Flowers - You'll need Popsicle sticks and glue for these crafty flowers.
- Flower String Decoration - Perfect for parties, this floral decoration will spruce up any event.
- Lotus Lantern - This pretty paper craft, from Canon, is a lantern that can hang from the door or ceiling.
- Easter Egg Holders - These little holders will have the Easter Bunny hopping for joy!
- Easter Bunny Mask - This adorable printable mask is perfect for the season! You'll need heavy paper or card stock, tape, scissors, ruler, cutting mat, hole punch and an elastic band.
- Caterpillar Shoes - You'll need construction paper, crayons or markers, glue sticks and scissors for this project from Sesame Street.
- The Weather Outside Is... - After this wacky winter, a weather calendar would sure come in handy!
- Easy Window Cling Craft - You've seen 'em in stores so why not make your own? You'll need liquid food coloring, liquid dish detergent, paint brush, white craft glue and a clear plastic sheet protector.
As always - please monitor young children when using craft materials and scissors.
Suggested Links
- Pi Day: Celebrate the mathematical constant on 3/14
- Happy National Potato Chip Day: 40 Best, bad & downright gross chip flavors
- Happy Genius Day: March 14th is a real no-brainer!
- Cocktail Day: 35 classic and creative cocktails recipes - cheers
- 35 Best green cocktails & mixed drinks recipes for St. Patrick's Day: Cheers!


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Where can I find Neopets Programs?
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I was looking for a site with neopets programs.
Like a neopet related site of some sort.
I was looking at NeopetsCheats, NeopetsCheats, neocolours, darkztar, and such. But those just don't interested me.
I also wanted somewhere where I could be lent avatar items like MSPP (Malevolent Sentient Poogle Plushie (TCG)) or SuAP (Super Attack Pea) or even something like BGC (Bony Grarrl Club).
Just haven't been successful yet. Also wanted it to be somewhere where I could buy like Neopoints, Krawk, Draik, Neocash, Oh and most importantly, have updated answers to the Mystery Pic & Lenny Condrumn.
Neopets is a online RPG Gaming Game. It's an amazing experience.
Does anyone know of any site with all this stuff?
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Pretty simple. It is in fact the best forum out there.
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I want to have some programs that will help me in Neopets, I don't care that I cheat, I know the risks. I not a noob either. I need programs that work on Windows Vista, or please if you can direct me to youtube.com that has a still working hack that will work. Thanks that will be highly appeciated! Heres an example of what I mean http://www.neopets-hacks.info/ (They don't work on Vista) Thanks!
Okay, No. I'm not a noob.Once I get bored of a certain thing I like to get to cheat only because it's fun.
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Actually, you are a noob if you need to cheat. Go play something else if you have to cheat to be good.
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Formed in the first part of the 2000s in Ankara, our firm first developed models of products classified as "white goods" which were capable of satisfy different customer needs and suited to prevailing conditions in Turkey, in its modern production facilities. Later on, Waterbox started to open promotion offices under the motto "produce your own drinking water" in a variety of cities.
"Waterbox" adopted the "Party Selling System" which involves providing information about Waterbox technology and drinking water, tests, and examinations at the customer's own places rather than selling it through chain stores. In that context, it carries out sales activities through its own sale organization consisting of full- and part-time product specialists.
SUKUTUSU A.Ş. is a member of Water Quality Association and takes part in fairs in Turkey and abroad and exports its products to various countries, including the United States, Poland, Spain and Germany.
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Our mission is aimed to develop, manufacture, and promote hi-tech water purification devices that people can use for producing ideal drinking water at their homes and offices easily, healthily, and free of charge and thus increasing their life quality.
Aimed to maintain its leading position in the industry, Waterbox ascribes great importance to R&D on order to maintain its leading position in the industry and carries out joint projects with KOSGEB (The Small & Medium Enterprises Development Organization), TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) and TTGV (The Turkish Foundation for Technology Development).
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Capable of manufacturing 85 % of its products at its plant based on ISO 9001:2008 quality management system and TSEK (The Institue of Turkish Standards) criteria, our firm limits its dependence on imported goods to raw materials while offering the highest quality at the best price and can immediately reflect customer expectations in its products.
Offering after-sale technical support services based on the principle of customer satisfaction, Waterbox is the first and only product offering a five-year warranty in the industry.
Waterbox is becoming more and more popular as an absolute solution to meet drinking water requirements in both homes and businesses is the leading brand in the industry thanks to its unique properties, quality, services, and innovations.
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HIS introduces HIS Radeon HD 5870 1GB GDDR5, the World's 1st DirectX® 11 graphics card with the most powerful and advanced GPU in market, bundled with DiRT 2™– the World's 1st DirectX® 11 Game!
Hong Kong — Sep 23, 2009 —Today HIS unleashed the revolutionary new HIS Radeon™ HD 5870 1GB GDDR5, the most technologically advanced, feature-rich graphics processor ever in the market. Prepare to plug in for a ridiculously immersive HD gaming experience unlike anything you've ever seen!
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The Academic Statement is a piece of writing of no more than 750 words in which you plan, summarize, and reflect on your learning.
The Academic Statement allows Evergreen students to reflect on and plan their liberal arts education annually and to summarize their academic pathway when they graduate. The final version of the statement introduces each student's transcript.
Annual Academic Statement Work
Each year, faculty dedicate time in the Fall quarter to collaborate with you as you reflect on and map out your academic choices. In the Winter and Spring quarter, faculty mentor students on All-Campus Mentoring Days and provide one-on-one support and feedback for Academic Statements. Your Academic Statement should reflect academic choices as they relate to the Five Foci and the Six Expectations of an Evergreen Graduate.
When you're ready to graduate, you'll submit a final version. Your Academic Statement accompanies and complements the rest of your Evergreen transcript.
"As I dug deeper for answers to my own questions regarding my education, I gained a significant amount of clarity about where I have been and where I am going. It was a very fruitful process, and I'm glad I tackled it!"


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- BEST NAIL POLISH COLORS: If you wear nothing else, at least cover your nails with one of this season's sexy shades.
- HOTTEST PEDICURE SHADES: These nail polish colors aren't just sexy—they're the hottest things you can put on your feet this summer. Now the hard part: choosing one.
- SPARKLIEST GLITTER POLISHES: A little bit rebellious and very luxurious, this trend is flashy in the best possible way. Here are our favorite shades to help you get your shine on this season.


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There are lots of ways you can show your support for Belfast Zoo.
These include:
- adopting an animal
- joining Friends of the zoo
- becoming a member of Belfast Zoo
- exploring our corporate partnership opportunities
Assisting the zoo in this way helps us to care for our animals and continue our important conservation work.
The growth in human population and changes to the environment means the danger to animals is even greater than before.
Zoos like ours help to keep animals safe and free from these threats.
The zoo currently takes part in 94 global breeding programmes which help to protect these species.


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Igluski is pleased to recommend the following ski products and accessories. Check out our selection of recommend ski guide books, packed full of detailed descriptions and useful information on a wide variety of ski resorts. We also have range of ski equipment for you to choose from, so now you can buy your hard earned holidays at the same time as buying equipment to make you, at the very least, look like a star on the slopes.
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A family dog is missing, and his owner is desperate to have him home, Facebook: Pets Lost and Found of Upstate SC reported March 19.
A Pyrenees/Sherherd mix, who answers to Theodore, went missing the morning of March 17 in the Blacksburg area close to the York County line. This area is very close to the NC line.
His owner, Jason Stanko, is hoping someone in the upstate has seen Theodore wandering their neighborhood.
Theodore is wearing a red collar and is shaved around the neck where the collar lays. He's solid brown, described as a giant baby by Jason. Theodore is skittish of men, and it took a month for the dog to trust Jason. This dog really loves women and a soft voice. Theodore is also friendly with children and other dogs.
Please keep an eye out for Theodore, and also be safe with your own dogs. Social media plays a major role in reuniting lost pets with their owners. Lets get the word out that Theodore is lost, and that his family misses him.
If you've seen Theodore, please contact Jason at 864-425-4115 or 864-812-1764. Please share this article in the Blacksburg area, but keep in mind he may have been taken to another area or put up for sale on Craigslist. A lot of dogs have gone missing over the past year, some stolen out of their own yards.


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Journey through some of Alaska's iconic beauty with this photographic adventure exploring the mountains, glaciers, and wildlife from one of the most beautiful places on earth. With every purchase, we will be donating $5 to the World Wildlife Fund to help in their efforts to protect the future of the beauty found in this book.
Robby's photography style trends toward the bold and focuses on the awe, beauty, and personality of nature.
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A religious studies major is excellent preparation for work in a number of fields in which knowledge of religion is primary: college/university professor; public and private school teaching; work for a particular Christian denomination or specific employment in the Roman Catholic Church as a campus minister, hospital minister, service coordinator, or church administrator.
For those who feel they possess a religious vocation, the religious studies major is an excellent preparation to become members of the clergy.
Requirements for the major in Religious Studies
DEVELOPMENTAL COURSESChoose two of the following (6 credits):
THE CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE TRADITIONChoose one of the following (3 credits):
RELIGION IN AMERICAChoose one of the following (3 credits):
JUNIOR-YEAR COURSE (3 credits)Taught by one of the full-time faculty members
REL 444 Senior Seminar (3 credits)Capstone guided reading and research
Religious Studies Electives (6 credits)
Electives, selected from any departments (51–65 credits)
Total credits for major: 24
Transfer student coursework will be evaluated by the department chair to develop a timetable for completion of the major or minor in religious studies.
Note: The programs are designed on an individual basis, under the direction of the department chairperson. Students planning to teach in the elementary schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia should complete 18 hours in Catholic theology or religious education.
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Behind the Creative Scenes, Part 2
By stephen.fox on Sep 23, 2009
Come with questions. Leave with answers.
In yesterday's post we talked about the foundation of this year's messaging: Oracle OpenWorld turns IT into a competitive advantage.
Our next challenge was to turn that simple but important statement into a more compelling, value-added message. We started by exploring and defining what we know about Oracle OpenWorld and what we understand about attendees' needs and expectations.
How does Oracle OpenWorld turn IT into a competitive advantage?
We know people come wanting to learn. And we want them to leave satisfied. They come with questions, and we send them away with answers. DING!
That's how we developed the line: Come with questions. Leave with answers.
Kirk Donnan, Director, Marketing Content Strategy, observed, "This year's creative strategy truly places Oracle in the shoes of our customers. Real-world people are asking real-economy questions of IT, and Oracle OpenWorld—the event itself—is prepared to supply the answers."
Since your questions form the core of this year's creative executions, we had to find out exactly what answers you were looking for at Oracle OpenWorld. We turned to major stakeholders in different product and solution areas throughout Oracle, and asked them what questions their customers were asking every day. We paired those questions with relevant and engaging imagery to personalize our message to the many segments of our customer base.
Francisco Delgadillo, Senior Creative Director, explained, "The imagery is gestural, the text is personalized. Together, they highlight Oracle's attention to the individual attendee."
Now—in keeping with the theme—we have a few questions for you. Are this year's messages and graphics meaningful to you? What questions do you expect to have answered at Oracle OpenWorld? How can we make sure this year's conference helps you turn IT into a competitive advantage?
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Why's Everone Around Here Dress Like They're From The Matrix?: FBI Hiring Stoners To Help Fight HackersThe FBI is currently having to reconsider their zero-tolerance policy on cannabis smokers because apparently some of the best and brightest anti-hackers like to get high. Including before coming to work or an interview. Man, I remember the first time I showed up for an interv... / Continue →


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MSU and Troy have met three times, with the Bulldogs holding a 2-1 advantage. The two met in Troy last year, with Mississippi State claiming a 30-24 victory.
Less than 900 tickets remain for the game and fans can purchase tickets by calling 1-800-GO-DAWGS.
The Bulldogs, 1-1 on the year after defeating Alcorn State on Saturday 51-7, open SEC play Saturday at Auburn. Kickoff is slated for 6:06 p.m. on ESPN2.
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Big-wave riding bucks; Slater does it again
Friday - April 04, 2008
Howzit, surfers!
We keep riding high this week ... with tons of fun in the sun and surf! There were a couple small to moderate swells for both town and country ... plus, trade swells have proved consistently 3 feet. Now a near advisory NW swell is coming this first weekend of April. Advisory size becomes highly prized later in the spring. We all know they're too rare and will all too soon disappear into summer. So stay waxed and ready.
Indeed, the signs of fewer, smaller NW swells also signal the postponement of our big wave riding competitions. The Bank of Hawaii/Atlas Sales North Shore Tow-In Championships never found its one day. Neither did the Quiksilver/Eddie Aikau Big Wave invite at Waimea Bay. The "Eddie" holding period runs December through the end of February, while the "BankOH" waits through March 31. It's not that easy to get that one huge and perfect day. Big wave legend and forecaster George Downing is not really watching for 12-18 occasional 20-footers at Waimea ... he's waiting for a full day of 15- to 25-foot (40-foot faces). Same for the N.S. Tow In, though they will take smaller if need be; they took 8-12 feet at Puena Point in 2007.
Valentine's Day had the best potential for the NS Tow-In with a few 20-foot sets, but the field of big wave riders and judges were spread too thin with the first annual Quiksilver Edition-Ku Ikaika (stand strong) challenge. The Stand Up paddle boarders went off in 8- to 12-foot Makaha. So, now we wait for next season ... but only here in Hawaii; the rest of the planet is a different story.
Big-wave riding has come into its own the past decade or so with more hell men dropping in world wide than ever before. There's also more money in it. In fact, the eighth Annual Global Big Wave Awards are coming up Friday, April 11, in Anaheim, Calif. It's an international field and it's big marketing bucks for Billabong ... but they know why and how. Who isn't impressed with those who challenge Mother Nature in all her massive glory? This surf company invests much cash into the athletes and I believe it's paying off. Companies must have core credibility to gain loyalty and access to surfers' pocketbooks. The thing that's so smart is the knowledge of how big-wave riding deeply affects all people ... from the full spectrum of the extreme action sports niche to the couch potatoes. In fact, you don't even have to know how to swim to get your heart pounding watching men who ride mountains.
As for the "relatively"small wave competitions, let's finish with the Fosters World Tour. If you read my column last week, I was writing about Kelly Slater vs. the new breed and the deepest talent pool in ASP history. How he wasn't sure if he'd even show up at Bells Beach for the Rip Curl Pro. Well, guess what? He won the thing (3/27) and rang the infamous bell for the third time. He barely beat out the latest title threat from Australia, Bede Durbidge. Slater now won the first two out of 11 events which puts him in good position to win his ninth title. I've heard rumors that Quiksilver is offering him $10 million if he ever gets 10 titles. Well, how about $9 million for nine? The dude's worth 10 times that, in my opinion. He's by far the biggest draw at every event he enters. It's been this way for well over a decade.
Now they're taking a break before heading off to Tahiti May 8, then Fiji May 24 .The South Pacific leg of the WCT is where Slater shines even more brightly. He's won every contest (and more than once) down there. Instead of going right, like they do in Australia, they go left in the warm perfect barrels of the South Pacific. But whether it's front side or back side, left or right, up or down ... I can't wait.You have the 2008 schedule at SURFNEWSNETWORK.COM ... just hit the calendar link. There also are all the local events and box jellyfish dates.
See you in the lineup and back here next week!
GQ, Dropping In 4 U!
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Titan Apps Email/Contacts/Task/Chat
Participants will learn to work with email, create and use labels for organizing email, add/remove contacts, create groups, work with task, and send a chat.
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The original impetus that led to our transition to Google Apps for Education was to provide Google accounts using our campus usernames so that faculty could take advantage of the collaboration and sharing features which are the defining feature of Google Apps.
Google Apps include word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and a few other applications. It's not Microsoft Office, but few users ever take advantage of those advanced features, like mail merge in Word or advanced filters in Excel. Most of what you need is available in Google Apps.
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Travis Horace Davis
Position: DB
Height: 6-0 Weight: 203 lbs.
Born: January 10, 1973 in Harbor City, CA
High School: Phineas Banning
College: Notre Dame (school history) (Davis college stats)
Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 7th round (242nd overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 26 (3866th overall since 1950)
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Norman Bates, the shy proprietor of a small motel, is a quiet man with a penchant for peep holes, butcher knives, and smock dresses. Almost 50 years have passed since Psycho was released and it's still scary enough to make showers seem dangerous. Alfred Hitchcock - The Masterpiece Collection ($99) consists of fourteen of Hitchock's post-Selznick films as well as a wealth of commentary about the individual films and the director himself. Almost all of these films are fantastic representations of Hitchcock's genius and there is sure to be at least one or two films that all but the most die-hard fans haven't seen.
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With efforts to decriminalize marijuana in the District of Columbia being received with open arms by the majority of the city's council members, there is speculation that federal lawmakers may soon be forced to reconsider their overall stance on the legal status of marijuana in the United States.
While Congress has the power to swoop in and put the proverbial leashes on legislation and local initiatives approved by the council in Washington, DC, very few expect that Congress will intervene on the council's decision to support decriminalization of marijuana in the district.
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"This is where you're going to see federal movement coming in the next year or two," said Erik Altieri, a representative for the Washington-based National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.
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The House of Exorcism is the 1974 horror film directed by Mario Bava. A young woman has been possessed by the devil and she tells him the story of Lisa. She goes to a strange mansion where a young man named Maximilian is convinced that she's the reincarnation of his dead wife, Elena. He gets more unhinged and starts killing people before targeting Lisa. Will he spiral down into madness, taking Lisa with him?
The movie was changed to take advantage of the popularity of The Exorcist and it shows. The hospital scenes feel disjointed from the rest of the movie and could have been cut out. It's a shame, because the original movie is actually pretty good. We do see Telly Savalas make a reference to his most famous role as the devil is sucking lollipops! This movie is a good example of when executive meddling can actually hurt a movie rather than help it. Honolulu viewers should try to find a copy of the original movie before watching this one.
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The French financial transaction tax (the "FTT") was introduced in French tax regulation pursuant to Article 5 of the French Amended Finance Bill of 14 March 2012.
The FTT is due upon the acquisition of equity securities (Article 235 ter ZD of the French Tax Code – the "FTC").
Two other taxes applicable to financial transactions were also introduced by the said bill:
These three taxes will come into force on 1 August 2012, and the first deferred tax payment will be due on 30 November 2012.
Article 5 of the French Amended Financial Bill of 14 March 2012 (transposed in articles 235 ter ZD, 235 ter ZD bis and 235 ter ZD ter of the FTC).
It is yet unclear whether one or several decrees should be published before the entry into force of the FTT. As at the date of this memo, the French tax authorities have only released in May 2012 a draft decree on the FTT that provides for the taxpayers' reporting requirements to the central depositary or the tax authorities (amount of the tax owed, trade order numbers, execution dates, trade description); and
Administrative guidelines should be published and provide for some additional details (e.g. on the condition of exemption). In that respect, some more structural changes may be discussed at the next parliamentary round on the French Amended Finance Bill (scheduled to begin in July 2012).
1. Scope of the FTT
The FTT will be levied on transfer for consideration of ownership of equity securities or assimilated instruments admitted to trading on a regulated/recognised market and issued by a French-listed company having a market capitalization in excess of €1bn on the 1st of January of the year during which the transfer occurs.
1.1 Condition on the instrument
FTT is applied on the transfer of ownership of equity securities or securities assimilated thereto (together, the "Eligible Instruments") that are traded on a regulated or recognised market (the "Eligible Markets").
(A) Eligible Instruments
(1) Definition
Among financial instruments, article L.211-1 of the French Monetary and Financial Code ("MFC") distinguishes between:
(i) securities, including:
(a) equity securities (titres de capital),
(b) debt securities (titres de créances), and
(c) shares or units in collective investment schemes ("CIS"), and
(ii) financial contracts.
FTT applies to the acquisition of equities securities (titres de capital) within the meaning of article L.212-1 A of the MFC, which cover shares and other securities that give, or may give, access to capital or voting rights.
FTT also applies to the acquisition of securities assimilated to equities securities pursuant to article L.211-41 of the MFC, i.e. all instruments or rights representing a financial investment in an entity and issued under foreign laws equivalent to equities securities. Although ADR fall within such definition, such inclusion remains rather theoretical as ADR on French-listed companies are in practice issued by non-French entities and are therefore outside of the scope of the FTT.
Thus, financial instruments that do not qualify as equity securities or assimilated securities fall outside the ambit of the FTT.
(2) Common Eligible Instruments
The following instruments do fall within the scope of the FTT:
(3) Excluded instruments
On the basis of the above, securities that do not qualify as equity securities (nor as assimilated securities) fall outside the scope of the FTT. As a consequence, transactions relating to debt securities, shares/units in CIS and/or financial contracts do not trigger the FTT. Convertible and exchangeable bonds constitute equity securities under French law and fall within the scope of the FTT, but benefit from a dedicated exemption to the FTT.
(B) Eligible Markets
Eligible Markets are:
(i) French or European Economic Area Regulated Markets (within the meaning of Directive 2004/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments- MIFID), and
(ii) "recognised markets" (marchés reconnus), a limited list of markets recognised as such by an order (arrêté) from the Minister of Economy and Finance (the list includes the Swiss stock exchange and various commodities markets, but does not include major stock exchanges such as NYSE, NASDAQ or the Hong Kong Stock Exchange).
Multilateral trading facilities ("MTF") are not eligible markets (although acquisitions on an MTF of Eligible Securities otherwise admitted to trading on a regulated market will be subject to the FTT).
1.2 Condition on the issuer - Territorial scope
The FTT applies to Eligible Instruments issued by companies having:
irrespectively of the location of the purchaser, buyer or financial intermediary.
1.3 Condition on the transaction
(A) Transfer of ownership
The FTT will be applicable to the acquisition of equity securities (and assimilated securities), including upon exercise of option, forward sales and exchanges, when the ownership of the related equity securities (and assimilated securities) are effectively transferred, i.e. when the related equity securities (and assimilated securities) are registered in the acquirer's financial instrument account.
Consequently, the FTT should apply to the net balance of all purchase and sale orders executed by the same client on the same day (to be confirmed and detailed by the decree or administrative guidelines).
(B) Exemptions
Article 235 ter ZD II of the FTC provides for the following exemptions to the FTT:
Conditions of application of these exemptions should be detailed in the administrative guidelines.
2. Tax Base and Rate
The FTT is levied on the acquisition value of the Eligible Securities (brokerage fees excluded). In the case of an exchange, each party shall be taxed on the basis of its own acquisition; if no price is mentioned in the contract, the tax base would consist in the quoted price of the relevant Eligible Securities on the most relevant market.
The FTT amounts today to 0.1% of the value of the securities as defined above. However, it is expected that it shall be increased in the near future.
3. Due Date - Payment
The FTT is payable on the first day of the month after the month during which the relevant Eligible Securities were acquired.
The legal taxpayer of the FTT is the broker that executes the purchase order or, if no broker is involved, the bank responsible for the custody of the acquirer's financial instruments account.
The legal taxpayers should in most of the cases report and pay the tax due to Euroclear France (central securities depositary). Euroclear France should pay back the global amount of the FTT to the French Treasury no later than the 25th of the month following the acquisition date of the relevant Eligible Securities.
4. Entry into Force
The FTT will be applicable to transactions carried out as from 1 August 2012.
The FTT on acquisitions made between 1 August and 31 October 2012 shall be reported, assessed and paid by 30 November 2012.
5. Reinvoicing of the FTT by the Broker to the Client
For the time being, the regulation provides that the broker is the taxpayer of the FTT (see Section 3 above). The French tax authority confirmed orally that issues related to the repayment of the FTT by the client are contractual matters and will not be addressed in the administrative guidelines.
The invoice of the FTT by the broker to the client might be regarded as a turnover and included in its tax base for VAT purposes (to be further discussed).
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First Megapallifera of the year
On 2 occasions earlier in this month when the weather was rainy and unseasonably warm, I searched for the local native slug Megapallifera mutabilis in the woods. But the slugs were not out yet. Late this afternoon as another warm and rainy day came to close, we did another search. This time they were out in throngs. In about 20 minutes I collected 12 of them from the trunks of beech trees. This slug was indeed the very 1st one I saw.
I brought the slugs home and weighed them. The data will be incorporated into my ongoing research project on the annual population cycle of this species.