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John Scott texted Loui Eriksson to apologize for hit
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Bruins forward Loui Eriksson said Monday that John Scott sent him a text message to apologize for an elbow to the head that left Eriksson concussed and Scott suspended for seven games.
"He texted me and wrote me an apology," Eriksson said. "That was good by him."
Eriksson is nearing a return to the lineup after practicing and taking contact Monday. As for what he felt about the hit, Eriksson said it wasn't pretty, but he was relatively measured in speaking about it.
"I didn't remember the first two minutes after I got hit," Eriksson said. "I've seen the replay, and it wasn't the prettiest hit. The league made a decision to suspend him for seven games, and they took a good look at it. It's a bad hit, and I don't have more to say about that."

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If you are looking for sugarfree recipes to help reduce or eliminate your sugar intake then you have come to the right place.
These recipes are "sugarfree" meaning there is no table sugar, caster sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup or golden syrup in them. In short, no sucrose.
The sugars used in traditional cooking have been replaced by Dextrose Monohydrate and Glucose Syrup. Dextrose monohydrate is a powdered form of glucose that is readily digestible and is not as addictive as sucrose or High Fructose Corn Syrup.
The recipes have all been tested in my home kitchen using standard baking equipment that we all have at home. The taste-testing has been done by my ever-willing family, friends and co-workers.
Even though these recipes are sugar-free they are not calorie free. It is still possible to gain weight eating these delicious desserts and cookies. So remember to moderate your intake.
I started my sugarfree life in March 2012 to help me lose my baby-weight after the birth of my son. I had lost all but 3 kg of my pregnancy weight but I really struggled to lose that last little bit. Mind you, I started the pregnancy overweight so I really wanted to lose more than that!
Thankfully, my mum gave me a copy of David Gillespie's "Sweet Poison Quit Plan" and I decided to give it a go and see if cutting out sugar would change me. Well, over the following weeks the extra kilograms just peeled off me. Within 2 months I had lost 2.5 kg by only cutting out sugar.
After 5 months, I was down by 6 kg(yay!), but I was missing enjoying dessert. So I went looking for sugar free cookie recipes, dessert recipes and cakes etc but I didn't really find many recipes on the internet to replace my traditional cookbooks. I started this website to share with you my recipes as I convert them from traditional sugar-filled recipes. I would love your feedback on your favourite recipes and what works in your kitchen.
Hmmm, six months later it was Christmas and I had been eating all of my experimental baked goodies so I put all the weight back on (Oh dear!). Maybe sugar isn't the only thing that is wrong in this picture?? That's when I discovered Kathleen Desmaisons and her wonderful work on healing Sugar Sensitive Biochemistry.
I highly recommend having a look at her books "The Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Program", "Your Last Diet!", and the original "Potatoes Not Prozac". Kathleen sets out a much more comprehensive plan for healing sugar addiction.
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NFA has become aware of a practice utilized in the settlement of customer complaints and arbitration proceedings whereby, as a condition of settlement, a customer is required to sign a release which limits their ability to cooperate with regulatory authorities. The language being utilized goes beyond the general confidentiality language requiring that no public statement be released with respect to the terms of the settlement. Although the scope of the language in each release differs, it is apparent that the language being incorporated by some firms requires the customer to refrain from releasing or disclosing any information to regulatory bodies except as required by court order or as otherwise required by law.
The plain meaning of such language would bar the customer from cooperating with NFA. NFA has encountered this situation in the course of conducting investigations into apparent violations by Members. Customers have been reluctant to provide information and testimony because of this type of confidentiality provision in their agreements, therefore frustrating the effectiveness of the NFA enforcement process.
While the practice of including language prohibiting the disclosure of settlement terms is acceptable, the use of language which clearly bars customer cooperation with NFA is not. Including such language in settlement agreements is viewed by NFA as an unethical practice and a failure to observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.
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With an identical sensor array and optics to the SD100, the HS100 unsurprisingly has identical image quality. It's a noticeable improvement over the HS9 and SD9, which were already good. Colours are vibrant and saturated in optimal lighting. However, although the switch to CMOS has benefited low light performance a little, the image is only a little brighter than the previous three-CCD system in poor illumination. There is still a lot of grain in the lowest light. Although the grain is finer than before, it's more unsightly than that produced by Canon's HF10 and HF100. So the Canons still have a slight edge for sheer video quality.
When it's time to watch and edit your footage, the HS100 is as comprehensive as it is in other areas. As the video format is AVCHD, editing support is now wide, and even includes Adobe with the latest version 7 release of Premiere Elements. The USB 2.0 port for downloading your footage to a computer is hidden under the battery, so can only be used on mains power. The HDMI port has the same limitation, as it is located next door. It's also of the mini variety, so will require an adapter for HDTV connection. The analogue component and AV ports are located on the side, however, so can be used on battery power.
In pure technical terms, the HDC-SD100 is more of an achievement than the HDC-HS100, considering how much it packs into such a small chassis. But the HS100's 60GB hard disk is likely to have wider appeal, considering it only comes at a £50 price premium. Indeed, the extra 100g weight actually makes the HS100 a little easier to keep steady when shooting. So our hearts may be with the SD100's marvellous miniaturisation, but the HS100 will probably suit most of the target market more. They're both great achievements, though. So if you have been waiting for an AVCHD camcorder with semi-professional features, you can now choose between ultimate portability or capacious storage – both thanks to Panasonic.
I've just taken delivery of my Pana HS100 and can say it's the best gadget I've bought ALL YEAR...and I've bought an ipod Touch so that's quite a statement. Just had a baby and needed to update my previous Sony Mini DV unit which served me well for years. Not sure where you're getting your prices from TR but www.webelectricals.co.uk sold me one for 𧼏 including free delivery.
Anyway - I particularly like the quality of the colours. I thought my Sony had it covered but the colour of the output with this have to be seen to be believed...it's like looking through a pane of glass not a digital lens. I hate it when I take a photo or moving shot and then look at the image and all the colours are different (to reality) so you have to mess around with the settings...and then reset them for the next shot. This seems to adjust according to the environment which is what 'point and click' customers want!
i have a imac with final cut pro can any one tell me how to get the video on to the mac never mind finalcut pro if i cant do this its back to the shop and money back
The image on the LCD looks perfect but when I transfer it to the computer or tv it appears liney and often a little grainy. I brought it back to the shop to see was it a setting I was using but it wasn't. Has anyone had this problem? For the price and good reviews I have read I expected a LOT more!
For the previous question which i'm sure you have discovered at this stage - Firstly install the program disc onto your computer. Connect your charger to the camera and plug the usb into the computer. So now you have two leads attached to your camcorder.
Open the LCD screen on your camcorder and you will see 3 options appear. Choose "PC connect".
When using your video editing software there should be an option to import media.
I bought a HDC-HS100 last month on my way to Aus.I am delighted with it, especially the sockets for independent mike and headphones, and the Manual focus, audio,and white balance. The lens ring is an added bonus.the pics look really crisp too.
I too am struggling with getting the footage onto my windows xp computer.apart from using the composite lead, which ofcourse lowers the definition.I've tried loading the cd rom , it appears I need the windows xp service pack 2.I'm loath to download anything I'm not sure about, I'm trying to contact my comp dealer.Apart from the above I am delighted with it.
Hello James, I am looking at buying my first HD camcorder. I was taken with the SD card version of this but then saw the newer SD-200 version being similar to the 300 you review very positively here.
So the choice - go for the older but with more features 100 or sacrifice the viewfinder, external mike and light for the 200??
I have not seen one against the other in a review yet. What say you?
Many thanks.
Hi. I got my self a HDC-HS100 from the Ebay! but it came with NO software. Anyone have any idea where I can get some from?
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My name is Chastity. In November 2013, contractors from the NACA recommended list were asked to submit a bid for my renovations. Craig Blake from The Promise Land Realty Group was the only person to actually respond in (what I considered to be) a timely fashion. Well, to my disappointment, I now know why.
I closed January 17th; his "company" begin working a few weeks later, starting with mold remediation. The garage had the HEPA vacs and we could not enter for a few days, and that was fine. However, I checked the hall closet and noticed there was no mold. I'm no contractor, but I thought it was common sense to know that if one side of a wall had mold, then the other does as well. I called him and said, "So what? It was only surface mold?" He replied, "I guess so." That indicated that he wasn't there doing the work.
A few days later, my mother and I were cleaning in the house. [continued below]....
He hired some guy named "Brown" to replace the drywall. I asked him if he had seen the deadbolt and key that I had on the door. He responded, "Oh you wanted that?" "YES!" He said he would bring it back. He then asked me what was going on with the back door that had rotted out, as well as the piece of siding on the back of the house. He said that Craig didn't tell him to do it. I called Craig, "What's going on with the door?" He then said, "He went back into the bid and saw that it's not there." I told him, "But you said it would be." I shook it off. I then texted him to let him know to get my lock and key back from Brown. No response.
On February 13th, I told my daughter not to open her Monster High box she received from Christmas because that would help me know whether a contractor stole from our home. The following day, Craig and I went to pick out my appliances. He tried to get me to stay within a $1700 budget when he knew I was allotted $2525. Needless to say, I chose the most expensive range I could find. He was expecting to keep some of that money. It was like what he did with my light fixtures: the budget for them was $400; he bought four fixtures that were under $15.
On my daughter's birthday, February 17th, I took her gifts over and placed them in her room - all of which were in unopened packages (straight from the store). I went back that Saturday only to find that my daughter's Monster High box was gone. The box had been there since the day after I closed.
My daughter asked about her birthday stuff, so I went back. It was all gone. I tried to call him and he would not answer, so I texted him. He did not respond. I called back; no response. So I decided to blow his phone up until he answered. He told me that none of his guys would steal. I then said, "You don't even know. You're not even there. I stop by the house everyday and you're never there. I call you about things and you have know clue of what I am talking about. So how can you tell me what they wouldn't do. I expect you to say they didn't do it. If they took the deadbolt, then they will take something else." He said that his guy said, "Why would I steal from a little girl?"
I told him, "So I guess that means I'm just going to have to be in everyone's a** now?" I told him I wanted my deadbolt and key, and that Brown was no longer allowed in my home. He questioned how I knew Brown had my deadbolt at least four times before asking the man. He called me back and said that he asked Brown if he had the deadbolt, and he said yes.
Craig proceeded to tell me that he told him, "Well she wants it back. I know it's only $5, but she wants it back." I said, "Oh so you're trying to make it like it is something cheap and so miniscule, but you don't see that he took my babies stuff." He advised me to file a police report, and make sure you have evidence if you are accusing. I told him, "It's evident that my daughter's stuff is missing. Go to the judge and say your guy took my deadbolt and key; I bet your guy will be accused of stealing everything else that is missing." To nip it in the bud, I told him they couldn't get into my home without contacting my mom for entry. He then agreed to take some money off the floors he did in my hallway.
Of course after this, he truly begin to avoid calls, emails, and texts. He was supposed to install my appliances and do a final walkthrough with me on the 17th. He assured me that he wouldn't send the papers in. He didn't do the walkthrough and he submitted the documents. He waited until NACA was about to send out the inspector. I sent every picture and video I could to show what he hadn't done. The inspector pointed out where he didn't put downspouts on the gutters; he didn't secure my deck; the laminate had all sorts of gaps in it; he tried to ignore the closet with mold in it until I called it to the inspector's attention.
The inspector went to his truck to get his kit; he pulled back the carpet; there was still mold present. Inspector said that he couldn't pass the house until he rectified the things. Craig then asked if he could put another lock box code on the door so he and his guys could get in. He claimed that waiting on my mom puts them further behind. Then he said, "What if only you, the inspector, and I will have the code?" I thought that sounded good, so I agreed to it.
After the inspector left, Craig said, "OK Chastity. He (the guy he sub-contracted) is going to come by tomorrow morning." I said, "So you're not going to be here?" He said, "I told you that me, him, you, and the inspector will have the code." I said, "No. Now that he is gone, you are adding another person. It is not going to happen. You can wait until my class is over and I will let you all in. You are supposed to be here!!!" He grew annoyed but I didn't care.
The next day, He text me to remind me to put the key in the lockbox. I called him, "So you are not going to be there?" He then said, "Chastity, I told you he would have the code." I was livid when I said, "No. I had to pull your card. I told you no because you tried to add him in after the inspector left." He then said, "I know what I said. I know what I meant." "You can't say something and mean something else; you just say what you mean. I pulled your card." He then said, "The devil is a lie." I said, "So you're calling me the devil? You're calling me a lie? How about you submitting documents that you know you were not supposed to send until after our walkthrough? How about your people stealing from my child?" He then hung up in my face.
He tried calling me back. I didn't answer. He tried calling my mom. She didn't answer. I called him back when I calmed down. He apologized. I stopped him. "I tried to spare you from embarrassment last night. I told you about the mold. I told you about the deck and the flooring. You ignored my text. Before you did the work, I told you about what I knew; I told you what I researched; I told you what my dad said, and you did none of it. You should have done the walkthrough and we would not have had this issue. You act as if I don't have a reason to be defensive. Your people stole from me, so why would I just let y'all have my key? I'm done negotiating; I'm not budging. I'm not leaving my key. I will meet you after my class is over. If you are there I will place my key in your hand, and you will be responsible if anything happens." When I pulled up, he was not there.
After the inspector completed everything, I hired another contractor to do the things that he did not do because "they were not in the bid". My new contractor found more mold in the area that he should have done the remediation and air testing. The inspector came back and took samples; he pulled the baseboards back this time, only to find there was more memnoniella (black mold).
I requested the mold test from Craig. He didn't send it to me. Like an idiot, he said he was only supposed to do the closet and the garage. I sent him artifacts proving that he didn't not do what was in the bid. I said, "You can't remove a piece of cancer and expect a person to not have cancer any longer." I then told him, "To be a GREAT, one goes beyond what is on the paper, especially if it is something they can control. Surely you are not mediocre." I told him his name is Mediocrity. He didn't care that the mold could kill my children and me. So I questioned his legitimacy.
I requested the mold test from NACA. According to the data, which was none, he only "swabbed" two samples from the garage. He didn't even test the closet as I hypothesized. There was not sample date on the data, and no job number. I then checked the other docs he forwarded to NACA only to find he submitted a certificate that expired in 2010 from the IAQA. I called the IAQA, and they said a company with a similar name hadn't been certified since 2012.
I Googled the number to the company he allegedly used; it was actually to Home Advisor, which provides contacts to contractors and consumers seeking services. They connected me to the company. I gave the owner my address and asked if he ever did any work at my home. He said no. I asked him if he did work for NACA, and he said they contacted him about 4 months ago, and he said he couldn't do the work.
I asked him about Craig Blake. He said that he told Craig he couldn't do the work. Craig begged him not to report him to NACA. The owner then said he knew not to do work with him.
CRAIG BLAKE is a fraud, a finagler, foolish businessman. He is truly ignorant to the field of construction. However, he is quite familiar with criminal activity. He is boorish and greedy. Stay away from Craig Blake and The Promise Land Realty Group LLC in Kennesaw, GA.
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Cloudsecurity.org Interviews Guido van Rossum: Google App Engine, Python and Security
In this interview, cloudsecurity.org talks to Guido van Rossum about Python, Google App Engine and security.
Guido is the creator of the Python programming language and more recently, Google App Engine team member. His involvement with the App Engine project was pretty late - the code "was almost ready for release" when he get involved. The security architect of App Engine was primarily project lead, Kevin Gibbs, supported by the rest of the App Engine crew and the Google Security Team.
The Interview
cloudsecurity.org: What security principles did you follow for App Engine?
GvR: While I can't share any specifics on what we're doing to secure App Engine, I can say that the main principle we've followed could be called "defense in depth". We're not relying exclusively on a secure interpreter, or any other single security layer, to protect our users.
cloudsecurity.org: Please provide some examples of how those principles played out in terms of the current implementation?
GvR: Sorry, we don't divulge such information.
cloudsecurity.org: What criteria did you apply to Python module selection?
GvR: We first looked for modules that were useful and straightforward to audit. If a module was large or complex, we'd only audit it (fixing things we found) if it was deemed essential or at least useful for a large number of users; otherwise we'd exclude it.
cloudsecurity.org: What do you see as the security risks inherent in exposing an interpreter runtime in a shared environment?
GvR: I presume you're asking about risks to users, like providing accidental access to data belonging to another app. We've taken extensive measures to isolate different apps from each other. For example, each app runs in a separate process, and the datastore prevents an app from accessing data belonging to other apps.
cloudsecurity.org: I recently attended a fascinating talk by Justin Ferguson (a Seattle based security consultant) at eusecwest in London. He gave a great talk exploring security vulnerabilities in language interpreters and specifically highlighted some security weaknesses in Python App Engine. What are your thoughts on his research and specifically the Python issues he highlighted? When do you anticipate they will get fixed?
GvR: We've anticipated all of the possibilities raised in Justin's talk, and took measures to protect our users. Justin highlighted weaknesses in Python, but not in App Engine. Furthermore, our security model does not rely solely upon protections within the Python interpreter; there are additional protections that these external analyses have missed.
cloudsecurity.org: How do you contain an attacker that exploits bugs in App Engine from exploiting the underlying OS and potentially interfering with other users processes or attacking backend systems?
GvR: You are correct that there are strong measures in place, but I'm not at liberty to discuss details.
cloudsecurity.org: Python was the first language to get the App Engine treatment, what language is next and what are some of the language specific security challenges the team has had to deal with?
GvR: Although I can't comment on what language is next, we are working on this, and have gotten a lot of great feedback from our developers. As far as language-specific security challenges, they stemmed mostly from the complexity of the Python interpreter. We spent a lot of time auditing this, and did a great deal more than just identifying buffer overflows. I can also add that Google is actively researching the security of interpreted languages. Google engineers routinely contribute security fixes to open source projects, including but not limited to Python.
cloudsecurity.org: How does the team decide when 'enough is enough' in terms of hardening the interpreter?
GvR: That's not really how we approach it. We realize that security is an ongoing effort, and try to stay ahead of threats through continuous monitoring and testing.
cloudsecurity.org: Some commentators have suggested that perhaps the difficulty of auditing the implementation led to some modules being more heavily restricted than perhaps necessary. What are your thoughts on that and what plans, if any, are there to bring back code objects/functions that were eliminated in the initial release? (with the benefit of hindsight).
GvR: The only thing we are likely to put back is the _ast module, which was not audited based upon an underestimation of its usefulness (see my answer to question #3 above). We will also put back some dummy functions and other objects whose absence currently prevents some popular frameworks from being loaded without modifications. For example, some harmless functionality in the imp module will come back. We're also looking into making urllib2 work (to some extent), though that's not really a security issue but merely a matter of API adjustment.
cloudsecurity.org: It is reported that Google encourages small groups to go off and create. How involved were the Google security team with App Engine in terms of design and implementation review/testing? Given the dynamics, is it possible to have a meaningful security process that shadows the development process?
GvR: The Google Security team is involved in everything we do. They have been extremely helpful.
cloudsecurity.org: How can people report security weaknesses they discover in App Engine? What commitment does Google give in terms of dealing vulnerability reports?
GvR: There is a standard process for submitting security issues. See http://www.google.com/corporate/security.html. Google moves very fast to protect its users when a verifiable security vulnerability is reported.
cloudsecurity.org: One concern is the potential misuse of App Engine to exploit security vulnerabilities in visitors browsers. This is not a new problem per se, shared hosting providers know all about this. But with Google and other Cloud providers, the scalability potential is much higher. What are your thoughts on this and what pro-active steps is Google taking to detect and terminate evil apps?
GvR: This is high on our list of concerns. We deal with this through a combination of restrictions on what you can do (e.g. certain HTTP headers and ports are off-limits) and, again, monitoring.
cloudsecurity.org: Beyond App Engine, what role do you think Python will play in the Cloud both now and in the future?
GvR: Sorry, I'm not prone to philosophizing about the future.
cloudsecurity.org: Trust is often cited as a barrier to enterprise adoption of Cloud Computing. What role do you personally think Google can play in building that trust?
GvR: I think trust is built up over a long period of experience. Our actions in terms of being open to our users will be the most important factor in establishing trust. Of course, Google's reputation also helps: everybody understands that Google doesn't want its name associated with a bad product.
cloudsecurity.org: Looking at the Cloud Computing landscape beyond Google, what are your thoughts on the current state of Cloud Computing and Security?
GvR: It's obvious that Cloud Computing is only just taking off. The next few years will be very exciting.
cloudsecurity.org: Lastly, what are some of your favourite App Engine apps?
GvR: There are too many to enumerate. If you insist on a highlight, well, I like Rietveld (http://codereview.appspot.com), a tool for collaborative code review which I (largely) wrote myself. It is open source and includes some essential components from Mondrian, a similar internal tool which I created before I joined the App Engine team.
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Oscar Juliander was a rich lawyer and deputy chairman of the prestigious Royal Swedish Yacht Club. While at first his death seems like a tragic accident, there is evidence of foul play. Police detective Thomas Andreasson teams up with local lawyer Nora Linde to investigate. As they work to uncover clues, they face resistance from an elite world where nothing but appearance matters.
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text: The cluster on my 2009 went dead last week. Since i'm already over my 50K warranty (lots of cross country driving), the dealer wants an arm and a leg to replace it. I found a local shop that can do it for much cheaper, only problem being is I dont remember the exact mileage. The local shop isnt sure, so does anyone know if miles are stored anywhere other than the cluster where mileage can be confirmed? Ecm or vicu maybe? Thanks.


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Alec Baldwin stepped out on Wednesday night at a screening of his latest movie "To Rome with Love," where her chatted about his recent frustration with the paparazzi.
"There's a different part of the press, what I will call the illegitimate press, they [had] made an appointment for me that I wasn't aware of, and they come jumping out of the bushes to remind me about it and that creates a problem," he said of his incident this week with a New York Daily News photographer outside a marriage license bureau in New York City.
PLAY IT NOW: Alec Baldwin: The Paparazzi Are A 'Menace'
"[It's] a very stressful thing because for me, it's ruining the life of my wife to-be, and what if I had a kid? It really is something that's become a menace," the 54-year-old actor said of his fiancee, Hilaria Thomas.
The "30 Rock" star said his encounters with pesky photographers have continued all week.
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"Most of the paparazzi have their foot out to trip you. They want you to fall on the ground and they want to get that shot. They want you to pick your nose and get that shot. They want to provoke you or catch you. They're not there to make you look good. The paparazzi are never there to make you look good, never," he continued. "Today I go into my apartment and they're there literally blocking the door to my apartment which is against the law... Do I call the police? They're inconveniencing my neighbors, the people who live in my building?"
Adding, "I wish I could really think that they served a useful purpose."
Alec's director Woody Allen backed the actor on the paparazzi issue.
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"I like everything about Alec. I'm always behind him, onscreen and off. He's my guy," he told Access. "Everyone finds the paparazzi phenomenon very, very unpleasant hiding underneath the freedom of the press... it's an embarrassment."
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In case you haven't heard all the buzz, using the OtherOS function is probably one of the single coolest ways that you can utilize a CFW PS3. Sure the folks over at Sony may have gotten rid of the idea in year's past, but if you're running the 3.55 or even a specific version of 4.XX then you should be exploring the value of Linux. After all, who wouldn't want to use their PS3 as a full Linux machine with a processor as powerful as the cell?
In terms of its features, there is a new logout screen that will allow you to boot right back into GameOS without having to reboot your system. There is also an updated version of the Red Ribbon theme to keep the GUI looking nice and fresh with the times. Lastly, if you were having problems rebooting or shutting down, a few extra included bug fixes should be there to help you out! It should be noted if you see a red light blinking on your system when shutting down, everything is okay, the issue will correct itself.
Looking to get the download? Head over to lxterminal and download the file with the "wget http://downloads.redribbon.t15.org/online-update-2013-01-30.sh" command. Execute it by using this line of code after download "sudo sh online-update-2013-01-30.sh" Linux users rejoice! Updates are here!
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List of economic crises
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List of economic crises and depressions
1st century[edit]
- The Financial Panic of AD 33.
The result of the mass issuance of unsecured loans by main Roman banking houses.[1]
3rd century[edit]
14th century[edit]
- 14th century banking crisis (the crash of the Peruzzi and the Bardi family Compagnia dei Bardi in 1345).
17th century[edit]
- Tulip mania (1637)
18th century[edit]
- South Sea Bubble (1720) (UK)
- Mississippi Company (1720) (France)
- Crisis of 1763 – started in Amsterdam, begun by the collapse of Leendert Pieter de Neufville, spread to Germany and Scandinavia
- Crisis of 1772 – started in London and Amsterdam, begun by the collapse of the bankers Neal, James, Fordyce and Down.
- Panic of 1785 – United States
- Panic of 1792 – United States
- Panic of 1796–1797 – Britain and United States
19th century[edit]
- Danish state bankruptcy of 1813
- Post-Napoleonic depression (post 1815)
- Panic of 1819, a U.S. recession with bank failures; culmination of U.S.'s first boom-to-bust economic cycle
- Panic of 1825, a pervasive British recession in which many banks failed, nearly including the Bank of England
- Panic of 1837, a U.S. recession with bank failures, followed by a 5-year depression
- Panic of 1847, started as a collapse of British financial markets associated with the end of the 1840s railway industry boom
- Panic of 1857, a U.S. recession with bank failures
- Panic of 1866, was an international financial downturn that accompanied the failure of Overend, Gurney and Company in London
- Great Depression of British Agriculture (1873–1896)
- Long Depression (1873–1896)
- Panic of 1873, a US recession with bank failures, followed by a four-year depression
- Panic of 1884
- Panic of 1890
- Panic of 1893, a US recession with bank failures
- Australian banking crisis of 1893
- Panic of 1896
20th century[edit]
- Panic of 1901, a U.S. economic recession that started a fight for financial control of the Northern Pacific Railway
- Panic of 1907, a U.S. economic recession with bank failures
- Depression of 1920-21, a U.S. economic recession following the end of WW1
- Wall Street Crash of 1929 and Great Depression (1929–1939) the worst depression of modern history
- 1970s energy crisis
- OPEC oil price shock (1973)
- Secondary banking crisis of 1973–1975 in the UK
- Early 1980s Recession
- Latin American debt crisis
- Chilean crisis of 1982
- Japanese asset price bubble (1986–2003)
- Bank stock crisis (Israel 1983)
- Black Monday (1987)
- Savings and loan crisis of the 1980s and 1990s in the U.S.
- Early 1990s Recession
- 1991 India economic crisis
- Finnish banking crisis (1990s)
- Swedish banking crisis (1990s)
- 1994 economic crisis in Mexico
- 1997 Asian financial crisis
- 1998 Russian financial crisis
- Argentine economic crisis (1999–2002)
21st century[edit]
- Early 2000s recession
- Late-2000s Financial Crisis or the Late-2000s recession, including:
- Greek government-debt crisis
- Ukrainian crisis
- 2014 Russian financial crisis
- 2015 Chinese stock market crash
- Brexit
See also[edit]
- Financial crisis and economic collapse
- Currency crisis, hyperinflation and devaluation
- Banking crisis, credit crunch, bank run
- Savings and loan crisis
- Balance of payments crisis
- Depression (economics), recession, stagflation, jobless recovery
- Economic bubble, stock market bubble and real estate bubble
- Market correction, nominal price, equilibrium price
- Kondratiev wave, business cycle and business cycle models
- Boom and bust
- Fictitious capital, Intrinsic value, Speculation
- Crisis theory, tendency of the rate of profit to fall, reserve army of labour
- Overproduction, underconsumption and demand shortfall
- Consolidation (business), industrial consolidation, market concentration
- Capital flight, capital strike, urban blight, deindustrialization
- Wage-price spiral
- List of banking crises
- ^ "Tiberius Used Quantitative Easing To Solve The Financial Crisis Of 33 AD". Business Insider. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
- Galbraith, J. K. (1990), A Short History of Financial Euphoria, New York: Penguin Books, ISBN 0-670-85028-4


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The indoor tabletop fountains we have here at Soothing Walls allow you to put the ultimate finishing touch on any space. They may be small in size but they have a supersized impact on the room they occupy. Many are bold enough to easily be used to create a focal point while others will offer a subtle complement to a larger floor or wall fountain.
These are pieces of art that can be placed anywhere. Although an end table or shelving structure in the living room is a popular place to put them, you can always use one as a centerpiece on your dining room table or place one on your kitchen counter next to your growing herbs. A desktop water feature in the bathroom will create a spa atmosphere while one perched on your dresser will help relax your mind so you can enjoy a more restful night sleep. Some people even choose to place these art pieces on the floor, especially surrounded by plants in an awkward corner. Are you trying to turn your apartment balcony into a small tranquil oasis? A tabletop fountain is perfect. You don't have to stop with one either. You can really never have too many water elements in a home. Add one to every room to create a consistent flow of positive energy.
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Here at Soothing Walls we understand that everyone has different taste, so we have thoughtfully put together a collection of the most diverse water features you will find. If you like the look and sound of water cascading down a surface and splashing into a bed of river rocks then we have several styles for you to choose from. If you prefer the natural sound of a bubbling stream, then check out our Campania Pebble Mini Series Fountain, and other similar options. These durable pieces are crafted from cast stone and available in a multitude of finishes. A few unique finishes you don't typically see on these artistic pieces include English Moss, Pietra Vecchia, and Ferro Rustico.
If you want your desktop water feature to create a little more ambiance we also carry several options with LEDs. You don't want to miss our Buddha collection either. These are ideal for Asian or simplistic spaces, as well as meditation rooms and yoga studios. Some of these are more budget-friendly than you would expect too, such as our Resting Sitting Buddha Tabletop Fountain that is comforting yet affordable. It is also a perfect garden piece as it is practical for indoor and outdoor use.


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Just A Thought - Smart Display? If Apple Does it, Yes!
by , 10:00 AM EDT, October 16th, 2002
A company the size of Microsoft is bound to have all sorts of problems but it is just as likely that they will have a good idea every once in a while. One such idea that looks good, at least on paper, is the "Smart Display," a Win CE based terminal that allows you to use your computer while sitting on the deck slurping a hard lemonade, for instance.
Such a terminal would be connected wirelessly and would be a great alternative to being forced to sit in a particular spot to use your computer but would not be as costly as buying a laptop. A smart display could serve as a remote 'live' picture frame when not in use, getting slide-show updates from your computer and displaying them, or it could give up-to-the-minute news and weather updates, flag you when you have new e-mail, or be a great instant messaging terminal. It really is a good idea and it has been suggested that Apple should do something similar here at TMO several times. I know I've suggested it at least twice.
There's a C|NET News article about MS's smart display efforts and after reading it, it becomes obvious that while an idea may look good on paper, in real life it can be anything but a good idea. According the C|Net article, MS is running into problems with it's display, forcing them to push the release date to the 1st quarter of 2003.
OK, problems happen, but what's interesting is how MS is actually implementing this display. The article says that only one display can be used at a time. Huh? That makes no sense! Why wouldn't you make a device that would allow several displays to connect so that Mom can chat with her sister, Dad can buy new golf clubs, and little Billy can surf the comic book sites, each using his or her own display and session on the computer? Why limit this remote display to just one session? I can think of several reasons MS would do such a silly thing, and all of them involve $, money, and more $.
For one thing, MS may be wanting to appease PC makers: If MS allowed people to have multiple displays while only using one PC then sales of PCs may suffer because people would not need to buy more boxes, just more displays. PC makers lose $ and MS shoots itself in the foot in the process.
The biggest reason I believe MS is having such a problem with this remote terminal setup, however, is licensing. If history is any sort of guide, MS will want to charge you for each terminal and the software (Mira it's called) that supports it. If possible, the company will make it a yearly software rental fee, too. The challenge for a company that operates like Microsoft is not how to implement the device, but how to make sure its limited to Windows, and how to make it so that the company can continue to collect revenue from the product after the point of sale.
On competing platforms, like Linux and OS X, remote terminal services are free or, in the case of OS X's Remote Desktop, a reasonable pricing structure exists, though not necessarily for home use (10 clients for $299, unlimited for $499). The potential for making boat-loads of money through licensing is there, but MS is currently reeling from other licensing issues dealing with XP and the corporate world, and people are already annoyed with XP's licensing and built-in ads, so you'd think they wouldn't want to add to that misery.
Here's the thing: on other platforms, like OS X and Linux, remote desktop capabilities have been a built-in capability for years and years. Being able to login and use a machine remotely, as with telnet or secure shell commands, is as much a part of UNIX, including Mac OS X, as the command line. Microsoft's attempt to 'consumerize' the capability is a good idea, but their attempts to 'Redmondize' the capability will diminish it greatly.
Of course, Apple could step in and show the company how it should be done. It's not like Apple doesn't have the infrastructure; Bluetooth and 802.11 makes the wireless part real, Rendezvous makes it simple to add any device, including cool wireless terminals, to a network for real plug-n-play action, and I can't believe Apple couldn't figure out a way to make Remote Desktop consumer friendly. The terminal itself may be the only hard part: it would have to be cool looking, extremely functional, even when not in use, and simple, but it would also have to have all the security concerns addressed as well. Still, if anyone can pull it off with finesse, Apple can, and such a device would certainly boost OS X sales and use.
The C|Net article mentions that MS will miss the Christmas buying season but isn't too worried about it. Maybe, but Apple could certainly execute a cool coup by having a remote terminal product ready before December. Odds are that Apple is not working on a terminal device but, if they are, the next few months will get really interesting.
Vern Seward is a frustrated writer who currently lives in Orlando, FL. He's been a Mac fan since Atari Computers folded, but has worked with computers of nearly every type for 20 years.
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Now that you've seen the latest 350 animation, you know we're in full-time organizing mode for October 24. To learn more about how that happens, check out this piece from the Times Online in London. It profiles Bill McKibben's recent organizing trip in London. Check it out here.


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In San Diego, the CHP ordered protesters to remove their signs and flags from the fence, or they would be removed by CalTrans and thrown in the trash.
Video: "Impeach Obama" Protesters Threatened In California
The Gestapo-Obamo regime..taking away signs and posters does not stop the sentiments and facts against this administration..
It is called FREEDOM OF SPEECH and O wants that taken away from us. My mother told me years ago that our freedoms were being taken away one by one by one and some day we would wake up and have no freedoms left. Sound familiar to the present day? Stand Up Now before it is too late!!!
Neleh This turkey called floyd report also decides on what you say.he censored my free speech
Time for the states in the south to succede from the socialist union of what used to be America.
Only hope for TEXAS is sucession……believe it!
I just hope the people don't back down.The constitution gives us the right of free speech right Floyd.are you becoming a weasel or are you afraid of being audited by Obuttholes gestapos


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Well this is the actuall bulb I got.
I know that this is sold as the standard white fitting here in Australia. I am still thinking of getting another as they are so cheap compared to the others I have found and it looks quite natrual for the tank I feel. I have 3x150W M/H over my 6 Foot tank, with 4x28W C/F and 2x18W C/F (AquaOne light). I was thinking I could offset the colour with the C/F but I just wanted to make sure that the 4200K is ok for the plants.
It is better if you pick the higher kelvin rate.
I also use osram MH bulb, 150W daylight. There is no rating on the package but the official local distributor shows me the catalouge and it is rated at 5600K.
This kind of bulb, like all MH will degenerate its kelvin rating over time. Mine is slightly yellow right now from its whitish original. I got mine from the local osram dealer for US$10 each (original but cheap since it is usually mass-used in lighting billboards and such).
Do combine it with 10,000K CF (even though the MH will overshadow everything with yellow hue) to make it look a bit nicer as well as making the light more even.
If you ask me if it works, yes it does to a certain extent.
4200K M/H Bulb!
I was wondering what you all thought of using Osram 150W 4200K M/H Bulbs?
I just bought one to try for only Aus $20.00 what is very cheap here compared to the usual $100.00 we have to pay for bulbs. I know it is not probably the ideal K and it does look a little yelloish but not too bad. What you all think of using this bulb with some 10,000K C/F's with in my light fitting as well?
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THE UNIVERSE IN A MIRROR: The Saga of the Hubble Space Telescope and the Visionaries Who Built It. Robert Zimmerman. xviii + 287 pp. Princeton University Press, 2008. $29.95.
The Hubble Space Telescope is America's cathedral in the sky. Five thousand skilled craftsmen toiled for almost 20 years to ready it and put it aloft. Unfortunately, once it was in space the steeple fell off, when it was discovered that the mirror had been ground incorrectly. But eventually astronauts installed corrective optics, and Hubble stood in all its glory, a monument to the curiosity, the imagination, the persistence and the ingenuity of humankind. At a time when all is not going well for Americans, this great telescope is an achievement of which they can be justly proud.
Consider but a tiny selection of all the exciting observations Hubble has made or helped to make. We now know that stars are commonly born surrounded by rings of dust and gas out of which planets can form, that most galaxies have super-massive black holes in their cores, that quasars are colliding galaxies that feed one another's black holes, that neighboring galaxies have puzzlingly diverse histories, and that the expansion of the universe is accelerating. What more could we have hoped for from this marvellous machine, whose life in space now hangs by a thread and must certainly come to an end by 2015?
Zimmerman's book is a blow-by-blow account of how the Large Space Telescope, as it was originally called, got built—and a cracking good read it makes. Like most massive projects built in a democracy, Hubble has a messy story. As visionaries, astronomers, managers, engineers, politicians and budgets clashed, there was rarely certainty as to the outcome. If the rationale for the telescope hadn't been so compelling, it would surely have been cancelled (it was scaled back) somewhere along its rocky road.
There were plenty of heroes along the way. As an insider (I've worked on the project for 30 years), I was fascinated to learn how much we all owe to people whose names have rarely made it into the press releases. Great dedication was occasionally required of these men and women, and it was forthcoming time and again. Careers and marriages were sometimes wrecked. I hope the participants can feel now that their sacrifices were not made in vain. Thank you heartily from us all.
But not everyone was a hero. More than once, lying nearly sank the project. Some NASA managers were determined to keep from Congress an honest appraisal of the cost, and NASA personnel have given me varying cost estimates, ranging from 2 billion to 11 billion dollars, depending on who was trying to sell what. For the most part, such deception was carried out with good intentions, to keep the project alive. But on other occasions, as in the case of the ill-starred mirror, commercial firms bought into the project at a "nominal" (that is to say, dishonest) level, expecting to cash in later, as is apparently the norm with military contracts. As a result, engineers were given skimpy resources and forced to deliver in an unrealistically short time—with results that were, alas, sometimes disastrous.
According to Zimmerman, the fiasco with the mirror, which got into space wrongly curved, was a direct consequence of budgeting and scheduling dishonesty. How the calamity was discovered as soon as the cameras were turned on, and how astronauts on a servicing mission later fixed it, is a gripping story, and in telling it, Zimmerman is at his best.
However byzantine NASA's management structure—and it often seemed as if the weakest and worst were rising to the top—those managers got at least one crucial thing absolutely right at the start—they designed the telescope with the need for later servicing in mind. Human beings work best by evolution, not revolution, and the Space Shuttle missions to the telescope (the fifth of which is scheduled for launch in February 2009) have been the means not only of fixing our mistakes but also of enhancing the Hubble's capability far beyond its original specifications.
Because Hubble's successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, will be located a million miles out in space, there will be no opportunity to correct any problems after it is launched in 2013 or thereabouts. Keep your fingers crossed! And don't be too hard on anybody if things do go wrong. Most epic projects have serious teething troubles. How can you get thousands of people to work together without the occasional misunderstanding, or lapse in imagination, or slip? I don't know—and I don't believe anybody else does either.
The difficulty of managing large projects is especially challenging now that lying and spin are becoming an accepted part of our business culture. If we are going to build even greater cathedrals, and I hope we will, then we're going to have to mercilessly stamp out the systemic dishonesty that has become as prevalent in academia as it is on Wall Street. Look at the ridiculous hype that surrounded the recent opening of the Large Hadron Collider (calling it "the Big Bang Machine," for instance). It is now broken and will take months to fix. Cathedrals are like that. Surely lying and slick salesmanship are, in the end, incompatible with high scientific endeavour. One has only to look at the meagre scientific returns from the once highly touted International Space Station to see just how much dishonesty can cost. The Universe in a Mirror, with its revelations of dishonesty in one big project, should be compulsory reading for all who are interested in Big Science. I like the advice Carl Sagan offers in The Demon-Haunted World:
Finding the occasional straw of truth awash in a great ocean of confusion and bamboozle requires vigilance, dedication, and courage. But if we don't practice these tough habits of thought, . . . we risk becoming a nation of suckers, . . . up for grabs by the next charlatan who saunters along.
But let's not forget the heroes who got things done despite all. My own personal pantheon is headed by Dave Leckrone from Goddard Space Flight Center, who marshalled all those marvellous cameras and spectroscopes into space so that we could actually see through the telescope; Holland Ford from Johns Hopkins, who was largely responsible for two key instruments; and Jim Gunn, then at Caltech, who had the foresight to see that CCDs (charge-coupled devices), which are now the heart of every digital camera, were developed in time for Hubble to reach its full potential. Zimmerman tells enthralling tales of them, and of many other gallant soldiers—Bob O'Dell, Frank "Seppi" Cepollina, Lyman Spitzer, Jim Crocker and John Bahcall—who fought the good fight, some of whom fell on the field.
Make no small plans, they say. Hail to that. I know one young giant from Appalachia who turned up at the project in the early days with no relevant qualifications. He said, "Please, I want to work on this dream with you. I'll do the cleaning if necessary." And he did. Now he's a valued member of the scientific staff. That's why Hubble flew. And that's why it eventually worked.
Zimmerman has written an engrossing account of a great story. Alas, he forgot to include the 15 percent of the crew who come from Europe. But we're used to that.
Michael Disney is emeritus professor of astronomy at Cardiff University and has worked on Hubble Space Telescope instrument science teams since 1977. Presently he is on the Wide-Field-Camera-3 team, which is hoping to see its instrument go up on the next Shuttle.
You can find this online at http://www.americanscientist.org/bookshelf/pub/hubble-toil-and-trouble
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Nobody likes the "friend zone." But, if you think about the words themselves, it should be like, "Friend zone?! Let's go there immediately and stay FOREVER!!"
I hope you'll join me on this crusade for semantic justice. It's time to redefine the "friend zone."
First of all, "friend zone" is a misnomer. It takes two to tango—and by "tango," I mean "be friends"—which there aren't, because the person relegated to the friend zone has no real interest in being just friends. Maybe a more accurate term, then, is the "no zone" or, your bad-pun filter is off, the "no-zone layer." Better yet, from now on, maybe the "friend zone" is just the "end zone." Move over, football.
In the meantime, I'm regaining control of the phrase instead of succumbing to the cultural and etymological aftermath of the *Friends *episode that potentially started it all. Think about it: "Friend zone" takes words that are inherently positive and inverts them to reference one of the most miserable places ever.
That's why I'm determined to stop using the phrase in a negative romantic context. I hope in the future "friend zone" will refer to one if not all of the following:
Or, if none of these, at least the name of my apartment. As in, "Everyone is welcome for drinks tomorrow night in the friend zone!"
Do you agree that we should stop using the "friend zone"? Have any more accurate alternatives for what to call it? Any other romantic terms you think we should redefine?


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Mingle with legends. Stop for photos next to Button Gwinnett's grave, signer of the Declaration of Independence in Colonial Cemetery. The next day check out Johnny Mercer's statue in Ellis Square. Take a shuttle with hop on/off privileges.
Sip tea with the artsy locals. The next day stop in at SCAD's Gryphon Tea Room on Madison Square.
Hop onboard a Savannah Movie Tour. The next day see the beauty spots that attracts Hollywood movie executives.
Hike along the Bull Street corridor. From Savannah's River Street to Forsyth Park, take part in the gentle southern conversations and capture the memory-making photos. It's 1.5 miles around Forsyth Park so if you're there early morning, the park is a fabulous place to run, jog, or play tennis. Made to order shakes and organic, healthy food is at Brighter Day deli and Sentient Bean, north of Forsyth.
Ramble and eat with other foodies! Once-a-month Eat It and Like It hosts their fine dining Food Tour. Sunday nights will never be the same! A guided bus tour introduce you to Savannah's culinary history and visits give top restaurants to sample signature dishes paired with wine. At night your dreams will thank you!
Move faster in nature … and be in the know on a guided Segway Tour to Bonaventure Cemetery. The intercoastal waterway flows beside Savannah's most famous cemetery. Plus, the tour travels / rides you through Greenwich Cemetery, another colonial era plantation made famous during the American Revolutionary War and Roaring Twenties movies.
Hustle up a healthy lunch … at eclectic local cafes like SoHo South, Café Zeum (in Telfair Museum's Jepson Center), or Vic's on the River.
Stay true to safety at night. Call or round up a pedicab for nightlife in City Market, dinner at Alligator Soul, checking out a sports bar with southern comfort food at Satisfied (Broughton Street).


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The ITO America team is pleased to announce that the webinar, "Mantra for a Successful Remote Infrastructure Management Services Outsourcing – Prerequisites and Best Practices," will be held on Monday, August 9, 2010 at 2pm EDT. To register for the webinar,
ITO America is a leading online business technology site with more than 148,000 registered Web users, including CIOs, senior-level technology executives and IT directors from leading companies across North America.
The site features videos, podcasts, white papers and case studies on the latest business technology topics and trends, including business intelligence, data governance, green IT, virtualization, and cloud computing.
The upcoming webinar will explore the best practices, successful strategies, and precautions that need to be taken into consideration in order for companies to successfully transition to remote infrastructure management services outsourcing. The webinar will also help companies answer the following questions:
– When is the right time to outsource infrastructure services?
– What is the best process for outsourcing infrastructure services?
– What is the least disruptive way to outsource infrastructure services?
Presenters at the upcoming webinar include: Joe Hogan, Managing Director, Alsbridge; Charles Wijayawardhana, Director, Vendor Management, Fortune 500 Organization; and Murali Rajagopalan, Head of Sales & Client Relationships, North America, Infrastructure Services, MphasiS.
MphasiS is a leading IT solutions and services provider in application development, system integration, product implementation, consulting services, and more.
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Our vision was to become the acknowledged global leader in the payment of taxi fares
for the transport sector across the world. Our success has stemmed from Cabcharge's
commitment to look ahead, seek new opportunities to grow, enhance service levels
and set high standards. This commitment is truer today than ever.
Cabcharge was established by the Taxi Industry in 1976 as a financial services provider
for the Industry. Its first priority was to improve convenience and security for
passengers and drivers through providing a national alternative payment system to
cash. Today the Cabcharge electronic payment system is found in approximately 97%
of Australian taxis as well as limousines and water taxis.
Cabcharge listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in December 1999 and is now one
of the top 200 companies in Australia. Today it is a diversified Australian technology,
financial services, taxi payments and passenger land transport Company. It also
develops and manufactures in-taxi equipment.
In 2008, Cabcharge established EFT Solutions which develops payment system software
for other clients, including major banks and retailers, as well as for the Cabcharge
Combined Communications Network in Sydney became a wholly owned subsidiary of Cabcharge
in January 2002. Black Cabs, Melbourne's second largest taxi company, was acquired
in March 2003. This was followed by Newcastle Taxis and Melbourne's Arrow Taxis.
In 2005 Cabcharge, together with ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited (Singapore),
formed a joint venture company, ComfortDelGro Cabcharge Pty Ltd (CDC). It purchased
the Westbus Group and later the Baxter private bus business and Toronto Bus Services.
In 2009, CDC purchased the Kefford Group in Victoria.
The strength of Cabcharge is built on its commitment to look ahead, leading edge
technology, continuing innovation and the expertise and commitment of its people.
In Australia, Cabcharge's customer base spans accounts ranging from large corporations
and government bodies to small businesses and individuals. Cabcharge holds merchant
agreements with a range of Taxi Companies, and many of the major taxi companies
are shareholders in Cabcharge. As well as processing Cabcharge products, our EFTPOS
terminals process all credit and debit cards, including bank issued cards such as
MasterCard and Visa and third party cards such as AMEX.
Combined Communications Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cabcharge, provides
booking and dispatch services for Taxis Combined Services, Yellow Cabs, ABC Taxis,
South Western Cabs and Silver Service. It also provides a wide range of additional
services to taxi operators in these fleets including vehicle leasing, loans, insurance,
smash repairs and driver training. In addition, it operates Zero 200 on behalf of
the Taxi Industry which provides booking and dispatch services for all Wheelchair
Accessible Taxi Service (WATS) vehicles in metropolitan Sydney.
ComfortDelGro Cabcharge Pty Ltd (CDC), the joint venture formed between ComfortDelGro
Corporation Limited (Singapore) and Cabcharge, is recognised as the largest private
bus operator in Australia and operates under brands that include Westbus, Hillsbus,
Hunter Valley Buses in New South Wales and Eastrans, Westrans, Davis and Bender
in Victoria.
Cabcharge has a longstanding relationship with ComfortDelGro, one of the largest
land transport companies in the world, and together own CityFleet UK, on the same
basis as CDC. It provides account, booking and dispatch services for taxis and private
hire vehicles in London, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Birmingham and Liverpool. It is planned
that these operations will provide a base for further expansion into Europe.
The future for Cabcharge is very positive. Our initiatives in relation to contactless
payments technology demonstrate that we are still at the forefront of a very competitive
market. New opportunities are continually emerging for us in different areas, for
example, innovative technology in taxi meter and camera products, further development
in other modes of transport such as buses, and expanding into new geographic centres.
We examine each opportunity on the basis of its value to our business.
Click here to view Cabcharge's Board of Directors
At Cabcharge our objective is to be the company of choice in the markets in which
we operate. To achieve this we recognise the interdependence of financial returns,
social benefits and environmental impacts. We aim to create sustainable value for
all our stakeholders – customers, the Taxi Industry, employees, shareholders, business
partners and the communities which we serve. We are here for the long term – sustainability
and corporate social responsibility are integral to the way we do business.
Cabcharge continues to implement a range of policies to distinguish itself as an
environmentally sound and responsible company. We regularly review progress and
identify potential additional initiatives in the light of developments in the marketplace.
Within our own businesses we aim to:
Environmental considerations are now an integral part of our new product development.
Hence, the new contactless Cabcharge FASTCARD™ is designed to last for 5 years rather
than 3 years for the Cabcharge silver card it has replaced. Similarly, the EMV software
for the new Cabcharge terminals provides for receipts to be printed at the request
of the passenger rather than automatically.
Cabcharge believes it is important to play a role in contributing to the community,
both directly and through involvement in and support of Taxi Industry initiatives.
In recent times, natural disasters, especially floods, had a devastating impact
on affected individuals and families, businesses and communities. Cabcharge played
its part in helping the recovery from this tragedy through targeted financial contributions.
We did the same for those impacted by Cyclone Yasi.
In addition, we encourage our staff to become involved in events such as Australia's
Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council, the Pink Ribbon Breakfast and other
fundraising campaigns.
We have a strong interest in developing successful community relationships and establishing
opportunities for partnerships. We sponsor the Australian Taxi Industry Association
conference and provide assistance with State conferences. We also currently provide
administrative and processing support for Government Taxi Transport Subsidy schemes
in Queensland, Victoria and the Northern Territory.
Cabcharge recognises the importance of providing our customers and the community
more generally with services that are safe, accessible and efficient.
Cabcharge has a strong commitment to encouraging diversity at all levels within
the Company. We believe this makes good business sense in encouraging innovation,
ensuring a broad talent pool and responding to the diverse needs of both our customers
and Taxi Industry participants. Given this context, the Company has a particular
focus on women in leadership, age diversity and cultural diversity.
The Company has always provided a wide range of both internal and external training
and development opportunities for our staff including support for graduate study.
In recent times, there has been a particular emphasis placed on in-house training
related to the introduction of new technology and supporting staff to gain nationally
recognised qualifications in areas important to the future of our businesses.
We maintain a range of non cash benefits available to staff such as providing negotiated
discount movie tickets and access to private vehicle, CTP and home insurance on
the same terms as those being offered to taxi operators. In addition, we offer an
Employee Assistance Plan which provides a free confidential counseling service for
employees. We also continue to sponsor staff participation in events such as the
City 2 Surf in Sydney and the Corporate Games in Melbourne.
For a number of years Cabcharge Australia Limited and its subsidiaries has been reporting publicly on the gender composition of our workforce. The Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 was developed to place a focus on promoting and improving gender equality for both women and men in the workplace. It is a requirement that all non-public sector employers with 100 or more employees are required to report annually under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.
In acccordance with the requirements of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Act), Cabcharge Australia Limited has lodged its annual compliance report for the Cabcharge Group on the 4th June 2015 for the reporting period 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Agency).
To access the report, please click on the PDF link.
As employees or an employee organisation with members in this workplace or shareholders, the Act provides for you or your organisation to comment on the report whether to us directly by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or to the Agency. Please refer to the Agency's guidelines on this process on their website www.wgea.gov.au if you wish to comment on the report.
Cabcharge Australia Limited (Cabcharge) is committed to conducting
its business in a professional, lawful and ethical manner. In particular, it is
committed to complying with the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and especially
section 46 of that Act.
Section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act prohibits a use of market power for
an anticompetitive purpose. Section 46 is set out in full in Schedule 1 to this
document, but the key sub-section is sub-section 46(1) which provides as follows:
Cabcharge will be conducting training of its directors, officers and other employees
whose duties could result in them being concerned with conduct that may contravene
section 46. Cabcharge has appointed a Compliance Officer to ensure that its compliance
program is effectively established, maintained and administered.
All employees are directed to report any compliance related issues and Competition
and Consumer Act compliance concerns or complaints to the Compliance Officer whose
name and contact details are as follows:
Where an employee desires to do so, any concerns or complaints can be forwarded
to, or discussed with, the Compliance Officer on a confidential basis or on an anonymous
basis. Cabcharge guarantees that any employee making a complaint or report in relation
to Cabcharge's compliance with section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act will
not be victimised or disadvantaged in any way by reason of their complaint or report
and, if they so request, their complaint or report will be kept confidential and
Compliance with section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act by Cabcharge, and
by all of its directors, officers and employees, is of the utmost importance to
Cabcharge. Any employee who is knowingly or recklessly involved in a contravention,
or attempted contravention, of section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act will
face disciplinary action by Cabcharge as Cabcharge will view their conduct as a
serious contravention of their duties and conditions of employment.
It is also important to note that individual employees can be personally liable
to large pecuniary penalties if they are involved in a contravention by Cabcharge
of section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act, and that Cabcharge will not indemnify
them either in respect of any penalty or any legal costs incurred by them should
they be found guilty of having been involved in a contravention.
If any employee has any question in respect of their compliance obligations or in
respect of section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act, they should contact the
Compliance Officer. Again, this can be done on a confidential basis.
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Simple Summer Party Recipes
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Spaghetti with Pinot Grigio and Seafood
Giada's simple seafood and spaghetti toss gets vibrant color from sun-dried tomatoes, fresh arugula and pink, tender shrimp. There isn't a ton of sauce in this dish, but the flavor of the wine is present.
Get the Recipe: Spaghetti with Pinot Grigio and Seafood
New York-Style Chopped Salad
Ree's salad is made to feed a large group. Lay out the greens and all the fixings in small dishes and then have everyone build their own salad by throwing what they want into their own bowl.
Get the Recipe: New York-Style Chopped Salad
Ina prepares a traditional pesto to satisfy a crowd in just 15 minutes. Because air is pesto's worst enemy, she recommends using the sauce right away, or storing it in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.
Get the Recipe: Pesto
Delicioso Adobo Grilled Chicken
Season juicy chicken breasts with homemade adobo, made using lemon pepper, ground cumin, achiote powder and a few other ingredients. If you're making a large batch, store it in an airtight container to use later as a flavor enhancer in your favorite dishes.
Get the Recipe: Delicioso Adobo Grilled Chicken
Macaroni Salad with Dill and Ham
Preparing homemade macaroni salad is just as quick (and twice as tasty) as the store-bought version. The secret to old-fashioned quality? Toss the cooked macaroni with milk, then let it cool before mixing in the homemade dressing, dill and ham.
Get the Recipe: Macaroni Salad with Dill and Ham
Ina's chilled no-cook soup is the ultimate way to beat the heat this sunny season.
Get the Recipe: Gazpacho
Warm Picnic Burritos ("Burritos De Machaca")
To prepare this popular Mexican dish, marinate beef in a piquant chile-lime sauce before shredding and cooking in its juices for a melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
Get the Recipe: Warm Picnic Burritos ("Burritos De Machaca")
Blackberry-Bourbon Iced Tea
Bobby turns iced tea into an adults-only cocktail by adding good-quality bourbon like his favorite, Woodford Reserve.
Get the Recipe: Blackberry-Bourbon Iced Tea
Lettuce Wedges with Blue Cheese Dressing
Trisha's easy wedge salad is perfect for a casual summer cookout. Core and quarter each head of lettuce and top with crumbled bacon, diced tomato and a generous dollop of homemade blue cheese dressing.
Get the Recipe: Lettuce Wedges With Blue Cheese Dressing
Sticky Honey-Soy Chicken Wings
These honey-and-soy-glazed chicken wings are the perfect hand-held treat for an outdoor party. The nutty flavor of the sesame seeds complements the sweet glaze.
Get the Recipe: Sticky Honey-Soy Chicken Wings
Creamy Coleslaw With Grapes and Walnuts
Grapes add sweet bursts of flavor to this classic picnic side dish.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Coleslaw With Grapes and Walnuts
Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad
Ina loves this summer salad, with its surprising flavors of salty feta, peppery arugula and sweet watermelon.
Get the Recipe: Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad
Raspberry Lime Punch
A refreshing rum punch makes the perfect summer party drink.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Lime Punch
Lobster Rolls
These classic lobster rolls are sure to be a hit on any summer party menu.
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Herby Ranch Dressing
This buttermilk dressing is filled with summer's bounty of fresh herbs like basil, parsley and chives.
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Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato Profiteroles with Herb Oil
Giada's savory profiteroles are filled with goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes then topped with a mint and basil oil.
Get the Recipe: Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato Profiteroles with Herb Oil
Pulled-Pork Sandwiches
Marinating the meat overnight for these sandwiches means more flavor, and less prep time, on the day of your summer bash.
Get the Recipe: Pulled-Pork Sandwiches
Stuffed Zucchini and Red Bell Peppers
Make the most of in-season zucchini plus colorful bell peppers by stuffing them with turkey and smothering them in marinara sauce.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Zucchini and Red Bell Peppers
Key Lime Cake
Lime-flavored gelatin gives the tangy taste to this for-a-crowd cake. It's soaked in a Key lime juice glaze and topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Pasta Salad With Roast Beef
Hit the deli and the antipasto bar at your grocery store to pull together this impressive, flavorful salad in a flash.
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Watermelon and Haloumi Salad
This savory-sweet salad makes a refreshing summer side.
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Fried Chicken Salad
You'll make it your business to have leftover fried chicken, just so you can make this creamy and tangy salad the next day.
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Spinach and Cheese Flatbread
Top homemade dough with greens, peppers and fontina, and serve it hot or at room temperature. No time to make your own dough? Pick up a ball of pre-made pizza dough for extra-simple party prep.
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Asparagus Crostini
Kick off the party with these easy toasts topped with fresh ricotta and sliced asparagus.
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Olive-and-Spice-Rubbed Leg of Lamb
Take a break from steaks with our buttery, juicy leg of lamb.
Get the Recipe: Olive-and-Spice-Rubbed Leg of Lamb
Crabmeat Cakes with Mustard Sauce
This recipe comes straight from New York's legendary Four Seasons restaurant. Crispy on the outside and moist in the middle, these crabmeat cakes make a great appetizer or main dish.
Get the Recipe: Crabmeat Cakes with Mustard Sauce
Chilled Cucumber Soup
Beat the heat with our chilled soup topped with fresh tomatoes and crunchy homemade croutons.
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Summer Squash Carpaccio
You don't need a lot of ingredients to make yellow squash and zucchini shine while they're in season.
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Cauliflower Tabouli
This crunchy side dish is ready in just 10 minutes.
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Warm Spinach Salad
Cook red onions with mushrooms before stiring in parsley, spinach and lemon for a warm side salad. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
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Seafood Salad
Combine shrimp, sea scallops, calamari and mussels for a summer-ready party salad.
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Perfect Homemade Lemonade
Nothing beats homemade lemonade on a hot summer's day. Ree's recipe is sweet and straightforward: simply combine water with freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup prepared on the stovetop.
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Spanish Potato Salad
Pimientos, celery and green olives plus a hint of smoked paprika, give this potato salad a Spanish flair.
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Asian Watermelon Salad
Prepare this simple, sweet-salty salad by tossing cubed watermelon with shallots, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger and jalapeno. Allow the watermelon to marinate in the sauce for a few minutes before adding fresh herbs, like mint and basil, plus chopped peanuts for crunch.
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Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs
Toss together an easy salad of chopped tomatoes, hearty farro, snipped fresh chives and Italian parsley for a satisfying lunch or first course for a summer party.
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Roasted Shrimp Salad
To coat her roasted shrimp, Ina prepares a fragrant sauce combining mayonnaise with orange juice and zest. Toss in some capers for a briny pop in every bite.
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Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mint
Melissa combines fluffy couscous with scallions, parsley, mint and a lemony tomato-cucumber mixture. Toss in some pinenuts for a nutty crunch.
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Marcela's Zucchini-Tortilla Casserole (Pastel Azteca)
Pastel Azteca is like the Mexican cousin of Italian lasagna, bringing zucchini, tomato, corn, Oaxaca cheese and Mexican crema together in layered deliciousness.
Get the Recipe: Zucchini-Tortilla Casserole (Pastel Azteca)
Tapenade and Artichoke Pizzette
Cut biscuit-sized rounds out of homemade or store-bought pizza dough, then top them with tapenade, artichoke hearts and a little Parmesan cheese.
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Grilled Pork Lettuce Wraps
Prep the ingredients for these Thai-inspired pork wraps and let guests do the assembling.
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Roselyn Sanchez plays aspiring singer Carmen Luna (who has taken a job as a maid at the home of famous Latin artist Alejandro Rubio in hopes of starting a music career) on Lifetime's "Devious Maids."
So far, Carmen hasn't been able to flirt her way into a recording contract with Alejandro (Matt Cedeno) on the show, but Roselyn hinted at a possible romance between the two in weeks to come.
"Maybe," Roselyn told Billy Bush and guest co-host Holly Robinson Peete on Friday's Access Hollywood Live , when asked if sparks will fly between Carmen and Alejandro. "That's the plan - you have to watch!"
PHOTOS: The Cast Of 'Devious Maids'
Adding, "We do get very close though, yes."
While waiting to find her way in with Alejandro, Carmen stays in co-worker Sam's (Wole Parks) good graces by shedding her clothes - all of them!
Roselyn explained how the "Devious Maids" crew shot the scandalous scene.
"I had little [pasties] and a little [patch] down there and it was freezing cold," she said. "And I had had my baby maybe six months before? It was like, oh my God, I can't believe I have to do a nude scene! But it was OK."
The Lifetime drama was created by Marc Cherry ("Desperate Housewives") and is executive produced by "Housewives" alum (and Roselyn's longtime friend) Eva Longoria.
So how does Roselyn feel about having Eva as a boss?
PHOTOS: Stars In Their Underwear
"It's ridiculously amazing," she said. "I've known Eva for so long and to see her growth - to become this powerhouse - politics, an empire. To be able to call her my friend and now she's my boss, I'm just learning.
"It's like going back to school - just sit down and observe," she added.
As for possible roles for Latinas in Hollywood, Roselyn said there currently "plenty."
"Things are changing... it's looking good," she said. "It's important for 'Devious Maids' to do really well, so it opens doors."
WATCH IT NOW: Grant Show Says 'Devious Maids' Has Replaced 'Melrose Place'
Adding, "God forbid it doesn't work, then it's like, 'We tried, but it didn't work.'"
"Devious Maids" airs Sundays at 10 PM on Lifetime.
Copyright 2013 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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