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'Tremolo' by Richard Vella
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recording ©2006 ABC
The tremolo is an enigmatic musical device referring to excitement, fear, shivering to name a few. Its fast repeating oscillations between notes creates a sense of quivering or shaking. It is the perfect representation of the quiver. Henry Purcell's 'What Power thou art' (from King Arthur) consists of short tremolos in the orchestra and vocal parts to signify the shivering cold. Ideal for melodramatic underscoring it can be heard in many films when tension needs to be exaggerated. On the other hand, the tremolo can refer to moments of ecstasy with fast delicate sonic ruptures. It can refer to heightened eroticism where all one's senses are finely tuned.
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The Raymond Chandler Omnibus(1953)
An omnibus of novels by Raymond Chandler
Collects four classic novels: The Big Sleep (filmed twice); Farewell, My Lovely (filmed three times); The High Window (filmed twice, as Time to Kill, and The Brasher Doubloon); and The Lady in the Lake (filmed). These are the first four Philip Marlowe novels.
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My radiator started a leak today its right at bottom facing engine, could it be bad radiator or something fixable without replacement?
Btt anyone? Is there a hose or what?
Dripping near the petcock/drain? Are you sure it's not coming from the top and just collecting at the bottom? What year Jeep? Is it the original radiator with the plastic tanks? At least on the TJ, these are notorious for leaking at the seams; I've been through two.
You should be able to take it to a shop and have it pressure tested, but better to have an idea specifically from where it is leaking. If it is leaking at the seams, your best bet is to go with an aluminum radiator if you can afford it; the tanks are typically TIG welded to the core.
01 sport 4.0, radiator does not look original but is the plastic top, has 104k does not look like from top at all, ill check drain petcock tomorrow, the coolant is sitting on bottom frame of radiator and drip straight down on the draglink
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Here a picture from top to bottom i see a leak, is this leak at top seam?
I had one in my 2000, would leak antifreeze from the top and drip all the way down. Found out it was because I overfilled it with antifreeze
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Film depicting China's shadow over Hong Kong wins top Asian award
By Venus Wu and Donny Kwok
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong film portraying a dystopian future under Chinese Communist Party rule won one of Asia's top film awards on Sunday at a time when Beijing's attempts to rein in the city's democratic development have stoked growing political tensions.
"Ten Years", a feature-length film comprising five short vignettes depicting a dark vision of the city in 2025 is a surprise hit. It strikes a public chord nearly 16 months after tens of thousands blocked roads across the city as part of an "Occupy Central" civil disobedience movement to demand China's leaders allow full democracy in 2017.
The low-budget, independent film brushed off competition from commercial hits like martial arts flick Ip Man 3.
"Ten Years exposed the fear of Hong Kong people (towards China)," said Chow Kwun-wai, one of the five directors who worked on it after winning best picture at the Hong Kong film awards that recognizes film excellence across Asia.
"Ten Years also provided Hong Kong people and us a chance to show that we have no fear."
After the awards, a few Chinese media portals including Tencent and Sina omitted any mention of the film as best picture winner while reporting on other results of the night.
People across Hong Kong, which reverted from British to Chinese rule in 1997, have in recent months thronged to cinemas and open-air screenings to watch the controversial movie.
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BeschreibungOrginially produced in Paris in 1942, when France was an occupied nation and part of Hitler's Europe, this play depicts an authoritarian regime and the play's central character, the young Antigone, mirrored the predicament of the French people in the grips of tyranny.
PortraitJean Anouilh (1910-87) is regarded as one of France's best-known dramatists. ANTIGONE firmly established his popularity in France in 1944 and Peter Brook's 1950 production of Ring Round the Moon (1947) made his name in England. Twice married, he lived mainly in Switzerland for the last thirty years of his life.
Pressestimmen"Anouilh is a poet, but not of words: he is a poet of words-acted, of scenes-set, of players-performing."--Peter Brook, Director
Untertitel: 'Student Editions'. New ed. Sprache: Englisch.
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I think those guys I was racing had done that type of racing a time or two before! I had fun, it was a neat experience and I didn't have too much trouble. The small rocks were the toughest more than anything else, they were pretty hard. Some of the obstacles I didn't think were too tough, but Huffman and those guys were telling me that when you throw fifteen other guys out there and some lappers, and you have to choose lines, it gets kind of difficult. I didn't see anything but the main event results, did you come close to qualifying? It was kind of tricky. I think there were forty or so riders and they split it into three heats and they took three from each heat. I actually started pretty good in the heat, I got the holeshot and (Mike) Brown snuck it inside of me, but I was still second. Mike Lafferty kind of fell over on me in one of the rock sections and pinned me there for a bit. I caught back up to fourth and missed it by one. 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I had some top ten finishes, some seventh places. I definitely think I improved there. As far as the outdoors is concerned, I think during the week I would run one pace, and then come Sunday have to step it up a lot more. I didn't have many people to ride with during the week, (Gavin) Gracyk was injured all the time, and I think that hurt my practicing. It seemed that when I got to the race, I would find myself having to run a faster pace, and I would find myself on the ground more than I would have liked. I still had a couple of decent outdoor finishes but it didn't go the way I would've liked. Like you said, I was on better equipment and should've done better. Do you look back on your Gibbs Racing experience with nothing but love? Yeah, for sure. It was a great experience for me and everything was great. It was awesome being around people that are so intelligent and have worked with so many good riders in the past. What was the coolest thing about riding for JGR? 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Sam winced. "I'm sorry for saying all that stuff. I was just upset."
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I know that it was the book's sequel, Memoirs of an Infantry Officer, which dealt more fully with the war, but when I read the former last year I was struck by the idea of how profoundly the business of looking back after the war at what had gone before had influenced our enduring national discourse – and not necessarily in a good way. Without veterans like Sassoon remembering halcyon days from the shell-socked vantage point of the 1920s, you wouldn't have John Major's enduring false memory of "long shadows on cricket grounds", and its toxic counterpart – a Daily Mail vision of Britain without immigrants …
That sounds well worth pursuing. If we make fast enough progress we might also consider looking at Memoirs of an Infantry Officer. And then, of course, there is Sassoon's famous war poetry. There is the story of the man himself, troubled and brilliant and fascinating. And, I suppose, there's fox hunting … As usual all suggestions for discussion and further reading will be gratefully received.
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Piano Cake
I made this cake for three celebrants in the family.
My father-in-law John turned 84 and for my two nieces,
Olivia (8 yrs) and Zoe (12).
Bride and Groom Topper
This is my first corporate order - Sherrard Orthodontics' 25th Anniversary cake.
Sarah Sherrard (wife of Dr John Sherrard) provided a picture of a teeth cake that she got online.
She requested for cake toppers of all the Staff, teeth, banner and logo.
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21 Little Monkeys and a Baby
It has been so much fun making this cake.
Yes , I admit. It took many hours to make all the figurines on this cake.
I think this is the most number of figurines I've put on a single cake.
Just like all the cakes I've made, I love putting details.
A baby shower cake for a mom-to-be who is a Grade 2 Teacher with 21 students and
who also loves anything monkey theme.
Rainbow 1st Birthday
Thomas the Train Cake
I had so much fun making this cake.
I started making Thomas, Percy and James Train using RKT (Rice Krispy Treats).
I used the store bought individually wrapped RKT as I find it easier and mess free
Mario Bros Cake
Mario and Luigi figures were made of modelling chocolate and fondant used wire armature to get a great movement. All cake and the squares are RKT.
Iron Man 3 Cake
Where do I start?
How about on the Iron Man figurine?
I really cannot think of a way to create all the details of the Iron Man Figurine.
First, I thought I'll just score the details using the leaf veiner (a modelling tool)
So I started making the Iron Man figurine using
Fondant and Tylose powder.
Here's a pic of my first try.
I wasn't very happy with the outcome,
plus I did not think it will be very sturdy.
So I made another one.
Again, I was not happy with the second figurine I made.
It was a big mistake brushing the figurine made of fondant with a Rose petal dust. It looked dirty.
Here's the original draft I created on how I'd like the cake to look.
I used Paint.net to create this draft.
However, I was really bothered by the stiffness of the standing Iron Man figurine i made.
I was frustrated that I thought of just using a non-Edible Image of Iron Man 3.
But I'm not the type who would give up easily -- I'm not giving up at this point.
So I went back to the drawing board and started a new design.
A new Iron Man figurine.
How about making an Iron Man figurine with some sort of movement.
I also decided to try a new technique...well new to me...
Modelling chocolate as my medium instead of fondant.
But how do I build an armature or structure to mimic movement?
So I went online and look for a tutorial. There are zillions of tutorials on Youtube.
And I found a simple tutorial which is great for beginners.
Here's the link:
Here's the armature I built with the help of the tutorial.
It doesn't look like it's enough but once this is covered with foil, it will make sense.
After making the armature,
I started building the figurine using white modelling chocolate.
Here's a link on how to make a modelling chocolate
by Shawna McGreevy
Then using a modelling tool I scored the details.
Then I realized I needed the figurine to be red instead of white.
So make sure to color your modelling chocolate red to avoid the extra step I made
of layering the figurine with red modelling chocolate.
To make the figurine to stay balanced.
I used a long skewer inserted from the foot to about close to the knee.
Make sure you have about 6 inches or longer of the skewer that will you will go into the cake.
Do this part when you're ready to put the figurine on the cake.
I actually placed the figurine on the cake at the venue.
But while you're building the figure let it on something like a gel container.
One would think that I will be happy with this one, right?
The following day, I was still bothered by how it looks.
I don't know, but there is something missing...I wasn't really happy.
So I went online until I stumbled upon Iron Man 3 trailer video.
Bingo...I thought maybe I should make Iron Man more up to date.
So I started placing gold yellow details using fondant.
For the outfit, I used this picture as my inspiration.
Print this photo and cut out the different parts/details and use them as template.
Use yellow gold fondant for the outfit.
As for the metal part, use vodka and silver highlighter.
Here's my final Iron Man 3 figurine.
I was so glad that I did not gave up on this one.
I also made a new draft.
The night of the assembly, I changed my mind on a few things.
I removed the clouds and put a disc instead.
The image below is what I used for the front decor on the cake.
Print this image to your desired size
(really depends on how big you want this on your cake)
Roll out a grey colored fondant and use the cutout image as your template.
To make the 3D effect (embossed)
you need to put some fondant at the back of the image
so that it stands out.
The hands and Iron Man Head.
Then I used a leaf veiner tool to make creases/details/indentations.
Do I make sense here?
Here's how it looks like up close
Here's the final result
How to make a "Taco" Cake?
Ava's favorite food is Taco, so she's having a Taco Themed Birthday party today. Why not have a Taco Cake to complete the event. This is a fun cake to make.
So how did I do it?
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decadent prince looking for a good time in London discovers the existence of a secret society called The Suicide Club, and seeks to become a member.
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i was responding to your statement: "Compare that to Fleury and while he had several disapointments in the postseason he always brought his team there and there isn't a time you would ever think Fleury was the cause of his team being knocked out." which i took to imply that bure was at times at fault for his teams losing in the playoffs. but now that i have reread it, i think i misunderstood what you were saying.
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by November 2014 more negative consequences of obamacare will have hit the formerly oblivious/uninformed--they ones who were busy watching Honey Boo Boo and American Idol last fall. especially when they can't see a doctor and/or find themselves dumped into Medicaid. the only hope to offset that negativity will be amnesty for more takers, since they will vote democrat. the upper middle class and wealthy will pay out of pocket for private healthcare and pay the tax for not having insurance. everyone else will be waiting in line to see a doctor, behind the illegals. if you want to see a glimpse of it now, just go to any emergency room on a busy night.<quoted text>
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#883709 Apr 4, 2013
Oh, pick me, pick me! We've had a resource officer, closed circuit cameras, and metal detectors here forever it seems. About six years ago, one of our SAFY kids (three-hundred-pound African Queen) went nuts in study hall. Resource officer was in his way as he charged down A-hall. Long story short, kid climbed up his back in a smashing take down, and the officer (about 27) retired on disability.
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#883710 Apr 4, 2013
Useless legislation that will not prevent anything.
#883711 Apr 4, 2013
LOL, and now we have melt down.
You go far enough you end up right. The same is true going in the other direction. Radicalism has the same face whatever name you want to call it.
Get a grip with the name calling-it doesn't sound very bright!
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#883712 Apr 4, 2013
Right or left is meaningless. The political spectrum is a circle where Hitler the Nazi and Stain the Communist are in the same place.
The extremes in politics, on opposite sides of the circle, are individual freedom versus the power of the state over the individual, regardless of the label given to state power.
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#883713 Apr 4, 2013
The one thing for sure about the North Korean government is that the leaders are insane, so anything is possible.
The Supreme leader may soon be faced with his first real challenge, one that he cannot solve by campaigning or fund-raising.
#883714 Apr 4, 2013
your pictures are riot considering you probably more closely resemble Aunt Esther from Sanford and Son.
she had babies too, except she was married.
#883715 Apr 4, 2013
It was an astronaut that said passing over N Korea in darkness is eerie as the is not a light to be seen anywhere between S Korea and the China mainland.
North Korea has very limited electrical power.
If one googles North Korea and expands the little map that appears in the upper right of the page the first thing one would notice is that N Korea has very few roads. Looks like the fifth largest military in the world walks everywhere and those missiles are basically confined to the Pyongyang parade route.
It's my guess that one or two well placed US or S Korean missiles ends any conflict within hours sending the N Korean population into panic and chaos.
Meanwhile, N Korea has "never" tested the Musudan missile.
#883716 Apr 4, 2013
Hmmm, genuine participants can only mean -to you-if they agree with Obama?
So turn around Obama is not a genuine participant because he refuses to work with Republicans.
Obama's "fix" is not what everyone regards as a "fix".
#883717 Apr 4, 2013
The man in office knows nothing about money, war, all he knows is fundraising, we need a leader that has some common sense.
#883718 Apr 4, 2013
The left are racist too? Is that your point?
Since: Jul 08
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#883719 Apr 4, 2013
"liberalism" with "burgeoning governmental largess"??? The damned empire CONQUERED everybody in the known world and took tribute and slaves from them...just as Dumbya and the other dwarves, they found it was somewhat costly to keep up. One percenters all the way with their bread and circuses. Rather like the current crop, but I'll bet even they didn't know how their descendents would be rewriting history just because they couldn't read it.
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#883720 Apr 4, 2013
The economics of Obamacare are rapidly becoming unraveled, because all the original cost projections were absurd and politically motivated to allow passage.
However, despite the unfolding economic catastrophe, Obama will never back away, so the only possible outcome is a massive tax increase.
Interesting politics ahead on financing this turkey.
Since: Jul 08
We will not go gentle
#883722 Apr 4, 2013
Yeah, he's alienated Grumpy Old Pricks since the day he was born black. A few might have tolerated him if he hadn't become president, but that's open to debate.
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#883723 Apr 4, 2013
This is our New Health System, Thank You Obama WALGREEN clinics to begin treating chronic illnesses... Doctors Shortages will lead to A shortage of primary-care and other physicians could mean more-limited access to health care and longer wait times for patients," Your relationship between you and your doctor will now become Nurse/ practitioners relationship! WoW
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#883724 Apr 4, 2013
Most of what you say is true because the North Koreans have devoted all of their resources to their military, completely ignoring everything else.
But you're wrong because a humanitarian leader like Obama would never target the North Korean civilian population and, in any event, the North Korean population is under complete government control.
Consider also the possibility of a massive land invasion across the border, something that neither South Korea or the US has the ability to resist.
#883725 Apr 4, 2013
To quote Dizzy Dean, "Son, if it's fact it ain't lie."
Placing three healthy, tactically trained LEO along with all the gear they would require in each public school is not only stupid but economically impossible. Then what about the parochial and private schools, charter schools, day care centers etc etc.
Now, tell me again, which of the recent school shooters would have been preempted by "mental health experts?"
#883726 Apr 4, 2013
that's got to be emam, no one else is that annoying and dumb, or it's jasonjay resurrected
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#883727 Apr 4, 2013
You get what you pay for.
Politicians can't change that.
#883728 Apr 4, 2013
Andy Brooks, a 63-year-old British communist, has one word to sum up the indispuable reports of human rights violations in N. Korea:propaganda.
He complained unsubstantiated claims were constantly thrown at North Korea".
Brooks is the secretary-general of the U.K.s New Communist Party.
At least, according to this article, even other communists disavow his statements.
All Brooks has to do is rent the movie "Camp 14: Total Zone Control".
He will change his mind. Unless he doesn't have one.
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I have been training for the Zurich Marathon, which takes place in 4 weeks, and I have suddenly developed an injury.
Last weekend (Sunday) I completed my first 20 miler with no problems; I then attempted my normal 7.5 miler on Wednesday but at around 6 miles I had to stop. I had a severe pain in the side of my left knee. Anyway I stopped the run and did my usual after-run stretches. I didn't run again until Friday (two days agao) and to my horror the same thing happened at almost the exact same time.
I have since self-diagnosed (could be wrongly) it as a problem with my Iliotibial band and have taken measures to hopefully rectify it. Namely certain stretches on a daily basis, regular icing (not the baking variety) and my wife, very kindly, massages it nightly. I have also given myself 4-5 days off from running.
However, I am of course scared and perturbed about what will happen after these 4-5 days off? Will I be able to run the marathan in 4 week's time? What else should I be doing? Basically, please help.
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Oil Varieties And Nutrition
Sunflower and Safflower Oil
Sunflower and safflower oils are a combination of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat and contain omega-6 fatty acids. Sunflower oil is also a rich source of vitamin E, so anyone looking to boost their intake will benefit from using this oil.
Best use: These oils have a lighter taste and are great for making stir-fries or salad dressings.
Bad fats
The following oils supply your body with less healthy sources of fat, including saturated and trans fatty acids. Make an effort to reduce or eliminate these oils from your diet whenever possible.Palm Oil
Primarily used for creating many of the processed foods on the market, palm oil is a reddish color due to its beta-carotene content. It is quite high in saturated fat so it's best avoided.
Best use: Look for palm oil that maintains its reddish color, since that means it's less processed and healthier to use (but still not ideal). Use it in the same way as any other cooking oil.
Partially Hydrogenated Canola Oil
Any time you see the words "partially hydrogenated canola oil" on an ingredient's panel, avoid eating that food or product if you can. While canola oil is a good source of healthy fats, when it goes through the process of hydrogenation, it transforms into trans fats, which increase your risk of coronary heart disease. Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil is commonly found in commercially prepared snack foods as well as fast foods, fried foods and baked goods.
Best Use: None — these should be always avoided.
Cottonseed Oil
While cotton seed oil is made up of 50% omega-6 fatty acids, it contains virtually no omega-3 fatty acids, so the imbalance between these could lead to health problems if not carefully balanced with other sources of fats rich in omega-3. Furthermore, cottonseed oil also contains 24% saturated fat and is very frequently partially or fully hydrogenated, which is extremely bad for your health.
Best use: If you are going to consume cottonseed oil, you are best off using pure cottonseed oil to make a salad dressing.
time for an oil changeThere are plenty of healthy oils out there besides olive oil, which is the most well-known of the healthy group. If you mix it up a little bit you can get a variety of health benefits from your fat intake.
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But Boult, a New Zealander born of parents who emigrated from London nearly 40 years ago, is also a man of principle. That is why he will refuse to play against the world's best golfer in Wellington early next year.
Tiger Woods is reported to be receiving an appearance fee of £1.5m to tee up in the New Zealand Open on 10-13 January at the Paraparaumu course where his Kiwi caddie Steve Williams grew up.
That sum may sound exorbitant, but it is understood to be the going rate for Woods's presence in similar tournaments hosted by Germany, China, Dubai and France.
The difference Down Under, though, is the organisers are seeking to recoup most of their investment not through sponsorship but by charging fans the equivalent of £155 for a season ticket to their four-day event. That compares with £110 for a pre-booked season ticket to the 130th Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St Annes where the field features a galaxy of stars rather than just the one, even though he happens to be the brightest of them all.
Boult, who shot a six under 65 to stand even with Aussies Jarrod Moseley and Adam Scott three shots behind first round leader Retief Goosen, would expect to receive an invitation to his home Open if he performs well over the next fortnight.
But the 35-year-old said: "If I was invited I'd probably reject it." He is not alone in taking that stance. London-based Kiwi Michael Campbell, fifth in the European money list but trailing at Loch Lomond after shooting a level par 71 yesterday, described the ticket prices as "totally disgusting." He said: "I would love to play Tiger in my own backyard and beat him, but unless they change their prices I am not playing.
"I understand the organisers' situation because they must make money somehow through gate sales, but they are charging a lot and that's why I am taking this stance."
Boult - now based in Perth, Western Australia - added: "When Tiger goes and plays in a lot of other places it is done through corporate ways, but they can't do that in New Zealand so they are getting the money through the pockets of Joe Bloggs.
"I've got a lot of family who can come over to the New Zealand Open, but if they are charging 500 New Zealand dollars for a ticket I would probably pull out."
More rain this morning greeted the 45 players who had yet to compete their first rounds, and the atrocious conditions quickly claimed high-profile victims.
Swede Jesper Parnevik resumed three under at the 15th but immediately carded a double bogey six. Denmark's Thomas Bjorn dropped a shot at the 14th to slip five shots behind Goosen.
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Author has written 11 stories for Doctor Who, and Torchwood.
Real Name: Claire
I live in Adelaide, Australia. It's a great place but recently we had a 15 day heatwave in the middle of March. It probably hit the news wherever in the world you are from. I'm currently studying at TAFE.
I'm a Doctor Who fan and would like to write stories using the characters.
I daydream a lot about Doctor Who and being a character in it. I would love to see another Australian companion
I've only been a fan since 2005 so my first Doctor was Christopher Eccleston, but David Tennant is my Doctor.
I also love Torchwood, can't wait to see if it does come back here in Australia. I think it will because of the writer strikes in the US.
Interests: Writing, reading books including Sherlock Holmes, the wire in the blood series and books by Ben Elton, Also books by Jeremy Clarkson.
Favourite Actors: David Tennant, Hugh Laurie, John Barrowman, Billie Piper, Stephen Fry
Favourite TV Shows (besides Doctor Who and Torchwood): Monty Python, Blackadder, House, The Chaser's War on Everything, Wire in the Blood, Little Britain, Top Gear, Californication, Life (gotta love a zen detective), Women's Murder Club, Lewis, The Vicar of Dibley
Favourite Bands/Singers: Goldfrapp, The Fratellis, Radiohead, Queen, Glenn Miller, Franz Ferdinand, Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Mika, Silverchair, Barenaked Ladies, The Wombats, Amy Winehouse, Elbow
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GEN's 10 Most Popular Stories of 2009
This past year presented the biotech industry with a unique set of extremes. Big companies grew bigger, small firms either got squashed out entirely, gobbled up by a competitor, or had to sit on its thumbs, and mid-sized companies lingered in no-man's land, struggling to make the most of their lead products with whatever money they had in their pockets. Indeed in relative terms the biotech industry wasn't hit as badly as many others, but some may say that's just a saving grace for those searching for a silver lining.
It was a busy and exciting year because of the economic crisis, and GEN's looking back on what caught our readers' eyes. Below is a listing of the 10 most popular stories we covered, starting with the firestorm surrounding patenting of genes and ranging to the biggest acquisitions, clinical trial failures, and the hopes and misgivings for the industry under a new Congress.
Myriad Genetics Comes under Legal Fire for Gene Patents
Lawsuit charges that these patents are unconstitutional and restrict healthcare options as well as research.
Pfizer Logs Another Misstep in Late-Stage Development
Trial evaluating sunitinib as a single agent in advanced breast cancer patients who failed previous treatment stopped.
Roche Shares Slide due to Avastin Failure in Phase III
Testing in early-stage colon cancer found that the drug would not reduce risk of recurrence.
Barack to Business in 2009
At least for the biotech sector, change is certainly here.
Genzyme Temporarily Halts Production at Plant in Massachusetts
A virus was detected at the Allston facility, affecting supply of Cerezyme and Fabrazyme.
Roche Wins Over Genentech with $46.8B Offer
Genentech's board is recommending that shareholders accept the $95 a share deal.
Biotech and Generic Industries Lock Horns over Biosimilars
Points of contention include data exclusivity, interchangeability, and clinical trial requirements.
Final Stimulus Package Provides $21.5B for Research
Biggest winner seems to be the NIH, which will receive $8.5 billion for research grants.
Takeda Pulls MAA for Type 2 Diabetes Therapy
Additional clinical study planned, and revised submission is expected in 2012.
Roche Acquires Innovatis for $19.56M
Transaction will pad company's cell analysis franchise.
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Daily Forex Report - USD mixed, growth linked currencies outperform
- USD: Mixed, nfp slightly better than expectation, unemployment rises to 26 year high
- JPY: Lower, Q2 GDP confirms Japan's economy emerging from recession
- EUR: Lower, pressured by continued deterioration in US jobs outlook
- GBP: Lower, UK auto sales rise for second month in a row in July
- CAD and AUD: AUD higher & CAD higher, Canada's unemployment rises but jobs growth improved
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USD traded mixed Friday as investors digest the release of US August unemployment. The headline unemployment rate rose to 9.7% from 9.4% last month which was its highest level since June of 1983 and nonfarm payrolls declined by 216k which was slightly better than market consensus of -220k. The August employment report shows that nonfarm payroll job loss has slowed but the report suggests that the US is facing a jobless recovery and the recovery will likely be weak. Stubbornly high level of unemployment in the US will hurt consumer demand. In pre-USD trade USD traded lower against the growth related currencies mixed against Europe and higher against the JPY as investors continue to try to assess the outlook for the global recovery. CAD was supported by report of an unexpected rise in jobs created in August. GBP was supported by report that UK auto sales rose for the second month in July. JPY was pressured by uncertain outlook for risk as equity markets trade mixed. The IMF says that the global economy is emerging from downturn and expects the recovery to be sluggish. Fed's Fisher says the US is likely to enter a prolonged period of sluggish growth and unemployment to remain high. Economist Stiglitz sees significant chance of another contraction in the US economy. Today's slightly better than expected decline in nfp sparked light USD demand as the data contributes to uncertainty about the strength of the US recovery.
Today's US data:
August nfp falls 216K and the unemployment rate rises to 9.7%. July job losses were revised to -463 from -443 Â and June job losses revised -276 from -247. One out of every 10 Americans are out of work. The nfp is at its best level in over a year and unemployment is at a 26 year high. The USD firmed after the release of the unemployment as the report contributes to uncertain outlook for the US recovery. ECRI rose to a ten month high indicating the risk of deflation has diminished.
Upcoming US data:
Monday is Labor Day holiday and the US markets are closed. Next week's US economic calendar includes the September 8th release of July consumer credit expected at -4.5 bln compared to -10.3 bln last month. On September 10th initial jobless claims for week ending 09/05 will be released expected at 560k compared to 570k last month along with July trade balance expected at -27.5 bln compared to -27.1 bln last month. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â On September 11th August import prices will be released expected at 0.9% compared to -0.7% last month along with preliminary University of Michigan consumer sentiment expected 65.3 compared to 65.7 last month. July wholesale inventories and the Treasury budget for August will be released on September 11th as well. Wholesale inventories are expected to fall by 1% compared to -1.7 last month the Treasury budget is expected to -161.50 bln compared to -111.91 bln last month.
JPY traded lower as equity markets edged higher and US nfp is reported slightly better than expected. Report that Japan's Q2 GDP was unrevised confirms that Japan's economy has emerged from recession. There was limited reaction to report that the DPJ party favors strong JPY to stimulate purchasing power and consumer demand. Japan's incoming PM Hatoyama says Japan will maintain strong ties with the US. JPY has been firming since the Japanese last weekend election which ushered in the DPJ party. The DPJ party is expected to focus on promoting domestic growth and to move the Japanese economy away from dependence on export led growth. Optimism about improving domestic economic outlook in Japan has encouraged demand for the JPY and stocks. JPY price direction will focus on equity markets and risk sentiment.
Next week's Japanese economic calendar includes the September 8th release of August money supply expected at 2% compared to 1.9% last month. On September 10th July current account and August corporate good prices will be released along with leading indicators for July. Corporate good prices are expected to rise 0.5% compared to 0.4% last month and leading indicators are expected flat. On September 11th July machinery orders will be released along with July industrial output. Machinery orders are expected to fall 26% compared to -29.7 last month.
Key technical levels to watch in USD/JPY include support at 91.75 the July 13th low with resistance at 93.55 the August 31st high.
EUR traded lower after the release of US August unemployment as the data generates concern about the outlook for the US recovery and limits risk appetite. ECB President Trichet discussed the possible conditions for exit from unconventional monetary policy. According to Trichet inflation risk would be the main reason for an eventual exit from the accommodative policy and he expects liquidity to remain for the time being. According to Trichet many of the credit measures will unwind naturally. Trichet went on to say that the exit strategy does not include considerations about interest policy. The ECB appears to be signaling that rate policy is a separate issue from the exit strategy from unconventional stimulus. ECB Stark says that the withdrawal of stimulus will come when upside risks to price stability merge. ECB's Weber warns that the financial crisis is not over yet and that there's a great deal of uncertainty about what lies ahead for the EU and global economy. There were no major EU economic reports released today but Swiss August inflation was reported at 0.1%. The Swiss CPI report confirms that inflation risk in Switzerland remains low and this may increase the risk of SNB intervention. Officials from the UK, France and Germany have written a letter to the G-20 stating that they should stick to current stimulus plans. Central bankers and government officials are trying to discourage speculation that they will quickly exit quantitative ease and withdraw stimulus fearing that too quickly and exit would put the global recovery at risk. The G-20 meets this weekend and US Treasury Secretary Geithner is expected to seek a globally coordinated exit strategy from stimulus policies and to state that it's too early to begin removing economic stimulus.
Next week's EU economic calendar includes the September 7th release of September Sentix index expected -14 compared to -17 last month along with German July industrial orders expected at 3% compared to 4.5% last month. On September 8th German July trade balance will be released expected when at 11.3 bln compared to 11 mln last month along with German July industrial production expected at 0.3% compared to -0.1% last month. On September 9th German August CPI will be released expected at 0.1% compared to flat last month.
The technical outlook for the EUR is mixed as EUR remains range bound. Expect EUR support at 1.4175 the September 1st low with resistance at 1.4380 the September 1st high.
GBP opened higher supported by report of rising UK auto sales. GBP turned lower after the release of US August unemployment as the unemployment report clouds the outlook for the US and global recovery. UK auto sales rose for the second month in a row in July by 6%. The rise in auto sales is another hopeful sign that the UK economy recession is ending. This week the UK reported better than expected services and construction PMI and rising business expectations. GBP has been underperforming with selling pressure attributed to ongoing concern about the outlook for the UK economy and in response to the BOE's recent decision to expand quantitative ease. In addition, GBP has been pressured by report of a record budget deficit in July and concern that rising deficit spending will force the UK government to issue more debt and eventually raise taxes to cover the spending shortfall. Focus turns to next week's BOE policy meeting. No policy change is expected. The trade will be looking to see whether they BOE outline possible exit strategies from quantitative ease. It is widely expected that the BOE will be the last central bank to withdraw stimulus because of concern about the tenuous outlook for recovery in the UK.
Next week's UK economic calendar includes the September 7th release of RIC's house price balance expected at -7 compared to -8.1 last month. On September 8th August BRC retail sales will be released expected at 1.5% compared to 1.8% last month along with Nationwide Consumer confidence expected at 62 compared to 60 last month. On September 9th trade July trade balance will be released expected -6.32 bln compared to -6.45 bln last month along with NIESR GDP estimate expected unchanged at -0.4%. BOE meet on September 10th, no policy changes is expected. On September 11th PPI will be released expected at 0.6% compared to 0.5% last month.
The technical outlook for GBP is mixed as GBP rises back above 1.6300. Expect near-term support at 1.6150 the August 27th low with resistance at 1.6445 the August 25th high.
CAD traded higher supported by report of an unexpected rise in Canada's employment growth in August. Canada reported that the labor market had 27,100k new jobs in August, the consensus was for 10K loss in employment growth. The trade ignored report that Canada's August unemployment rate rose to 11 1/2 year high of 8.7% from 8.6% last month. Most of the improvement in Canada's jobs growth was part-time work .CAD has underperformed this week pressured by increased political uncertainty in Canada as the Canadian Liberal party said late Tuesday that they would no longer support the minority government. The Liberal party has called for a no-confidence vote. The threat of intervention also limits demand from the CAD. BOC's Lane last week expressed concern about the strength of the CAD and the impact on Canada's recovery. Lane's comments increase the risk of intervention to limit CAD gains.
Next week's Canadian economic calendar includes the September 8th release of July building permits expected at 0.6% compared to 1% last month. On September 9th July building permits will be released expected at 0.6% compared to 1% last month. On September 10th July trade balance will be released expected at 0.9 bln compared to -0.06 bln last month. July New Housing Price Index will be released on September 11th expected at 0.1% compared to -0.2% last month.
The technical outlook for CAD is mixed negative as USD/CAD rises falls below 1.1090. Look for near-term support at 1.0715 the August 25th low with resistance at 1.1125 the August 17th high.
AUD traded higher supported by global recovery hope as the IMF says the global economy is emerging from downturn and Japan's Q2 GDP confirms that the Japanese economy is emerging from recession. AUD has been the best performing currency supported by RBA rate hike speculation and a sharp rise in the price of gold. Gold prices have surged over the last couple of days in reaction to report that the sovereign wealth fund of China is selling some of China's USD reserves for gold. AUD gains were partly limited by today's release of US August unemployment that points to a weak recovery in the US. The RBA is expected to be the first central bank to hike rates as the global economy recovers. The Shanghai Index closed higher adding support to the AUD.AUD price action is closely correlated to risk sentiment and the direction of equity markets in particular Shanghai Index. Wednesday, Australia reported much stronger than expected Q2 GDP. Stronger than expected GDP encourages speculation that the RBA will hike interest rates at the next policy meeting. Some analysts suggest that the RBA is actually falling behind the rate hike cycle and a number of analysts expect the RBA to raise rates before year end. The RBA elected to hold policy steady at 3% Tuesday and failed to lay out a timeline for rate hikes.
Next week's Australian economic calendar includes the September 9th release of July retail trade expected at 0.5% compared to -1.4% last month. On September 10th August employment will be released expected unchanged at 5.8% with employment change at -7k.
The technical outlook for the AUD is positive as AUD rises above 8400. Expect AUD support at 8315 the September 3rd low with resistance at 8480 the August 15th high and 8525 the September 22nd high.


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