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RIM investor urges fast shake-up
By Alastair Sharp
TORONTO (Reuters) - An activist shareholder in Research In Motion said on Tuesday it wants the struggling BlackBerry maker to consider selling itself or spinning off its patent portfolio, sending RIM's share price higher.
Jaguar Financial Corp said it wants the Canadian company's board to wrest power from co-Chief Executives Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie and for up to five of RIM's independent board members to explore options to maximize shareholder value.
RIM shares were up 1.3 percent at midday Tuesday at $30.52 on the Nasdaq and gained 2.3 percent to C$30.26 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Both markets were down sharply overall.
RIM shares have lost almost half their value since the start of the year.
"Our call is for (RIM's board) to take action; no more study, take action. Take action now, before it's too late," Jaguar Chief Executive Vic Alboini said in an interview.
Alboini said Jaguar has talked to a select group of shareholders and received broadly positive feedback for its plan.
"We haven't found one who wasn't supportive," he said. "We haven't found any opposition."
Jaguar, a Canadian merchant bank that targets underperforming companies, and its supporters hold less than 5 percent of RIM's stock. It said it now intends to contact a broader section of large shareholders. If a consensus emerges, it plans to push RIM directly with demands for action. Continued...


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By Ansen Dibell
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Language: English | Number of Pages: 170 | Format: Paperback
Isbn-10: 0898799465 | Isbn-13: 9780898799460 | Publish date: 01/08/1999
Also available as: Hardcover
Category: Non-fiction , Textbook
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That's what this book is about: identifying those choices (whose viewpoint? stop and explain now, or wait? how can this lead to that?), then learning what narrative problems they are apt to create and how to choose an effective strategy for solving them. The result? Strong, solid stories and novels that move.
Inside you'll discover how to: test a story idea (using four simple questions) to see if it works convince your reader that not only is something happening, but that something's going to happen and it all matters intensely handle viewpoint shifts, flashbacks, and other radical jumps in your storyline weave plots with subplots get ready for and write your Big Scenes balance scene and summary narration to produce good pacing handle the extremes of melodrama by "faking out" your readers - making them watch your right hand while your left hand is doing something sneaky form subtle patterns with mirror characters and echoing incidents choose the best type of ending - linear or circular, happy or downbeat, or (with caution!) a trick ending
Whether your fiction is short or long, subtle or direct, you'll learn to build strong plots that drive compelling, unforgettable stories your readers will love.
Cosa fare e non fare nel delineare un intreccio narrativo (dalle fondamenta in sù). Con esempi semplici, il volume fa ciò che promette.
Voto: 8/10
ClaudioAt said on Sep 06, 2014, 22:03
Un libro muy interesante con técnicas para construir el argumento de una novela.
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Miranda Kerr: Qantas Gala Girl
Stepping out for a promotional appearance, Miranda Kerr showed up at the Qantas Gala Dinner in Sydney, Australia today (April 18).
The David Jones supermodel had all eyes on her as she arrived at the Sydney Domestic Airport along with stars like John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston.
As for the craziness surrounding Miranda's relationship with Victoria's Secret, she told press that there's just too much going on for her to be tied down.
Kerr explained, "I'm just not in a position to commit to a full contract at this time. It's three months at a bare minimum."
As for reports that she's difficult to work with, Miranda stated, "I'm sure anyone that has worked with me would agree that it's not true."


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This diet study upends everything we thought we knew about 'healthy' food
Janill Gilbert stashed this in Food
If you've ever tried out the¬Ýlatest diet fad only to find yourself gaining weight and feeling awful and wondered what you were doing wrong, scientists now have an explanation¬Ýfor you.
Israeli researchers, writing in the journal Cell¬Ýthis week, have found that different people's bodies respond to eating¬Ýthe same meal very¬Ýdifferently 'Äî which means that a¬Ýdiet¬Ýthat may work wonders for your best friend¬Ýmay not have the same impact on you.
Lead authors Eran Segal and Eran Elinav of the Weizmann Institute of Science focused on one key component¬Ýused in creating balanced diet plans like¬ÝAtkins, Zone or South Beach.¬ÝKnown as the glycemic index or GI for short, it was developed decades ago¬Ýas a measure of how certain foods impact blood sugar level and has been¬Ýassumed to be a fixed number.
But it's not. It turns out that it varies widely depending on the individual.
The researchers recruited 800 healthy and pre-diabetic volunteers ages 18 to 70 and collected data through¬Ýhealth questionnaires, body measurements, blood tests, glucose monitoring and stool samples. They also had the participants input lifestyle and food intake information into a mobile app that ended up collecting information on a total of 46,898 meals they had.
Each person was asked to eat a standardized breakfast that included things like bread each morning.
They found that age and body mass index, as expected, appeared to impact blood glucose level after meals, but so did something else. Different individuals showed vastly different responses to the same food, even though their own responses remained the same day to day.
"There are profound differences between individuals 'Äî¬Ýin some cases, individuals have opposite responses to one another," Segal explained.
The researchers said the findings show that tailoring meal plans¬Ýto individuals' biology may be the¬Ýfuture of dieting and the study yielded many surprises for individuals. One example involves¬Ýa middle-aged woman who tried and failed with many diets. Tests showed that her blood sugar levels spiked after eating tomatoes 'Äî indicating it is a poor diet choice for her since blood sugar has been associated with heart problems, obesity and diabetes 'Äî but since she didn't know this, she was¬Ýeating them as part of her healthy diet plans several times a week.
Elinav said the work "really enlightened us on how inaccurate we all were about one of the most basic concepts of our existence, which is how we eat and how we integrate nutrition into our daily life."
To drill down even deeper into the question of why such vast differences exist, the researchers designed another experiment that involved personalized dietary interventions on 26 new volunteers. The goal was to reduce post-meal blood sugar levels. The clinicians designed two sets of specialized meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner and up to two intermediate meals — for each person that were theorized to be a "good" diet or a "bad" diet. Every participant followed the diets for a full week. The good diets worked, and not only did they see their blood sugar levels going down, they found alterations in their gut microbiota. One interesting finding was that even though the diets were very personalized, several of the changes in the microbiota were similar for participants.
This appears to imply, the researcher said, that we're "really conceptually wrong" in our thinking about the obesity and diabetes epidemic.
We think "we know how to treat these conditions, and it's just that people are not listening and are eating out of control," Segal¬Ýsaid, "but maybe people are actually compliant and in many cases we were giving them the wrong advice."
By using the information from the¬Ýstudy, the researchers were able to come up with the holy grail of dieting: an algorithm that takes hundreds of factors about a person and turns them into a tailor-made meal plan. The results were pretty surprising to both the doctors and participants.¬Ý'ÄúIt wasn't just salad every day,'Äù Segal told The Atlantic. 'ÄúSome people got alcohol, chocolate, and ice-cream, in moderation."
Many of the¬Ýparticipants were so excited¬Ýthat they spread word of the experiments¬Ýto their¬Ýfriends and family and now the researchers have more than 4,000 on their waiting list for their next study.
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Delta Airlines began new nonstop service today between Seattle/Tacoma International Airport and Shanghai Pu Dong International Airport. These new flights will be operated with Boeing 767-300ER aircraft with seating for 208 passengers configured with 36 full flat-bed seats in BusinessElite, 29 seats in Economy Comfort and 143 Economy seats.
The new service to Shanghai joins Delta's other nonstop international flights from Seattle to Beijing, Paris and Amsterdam. Delta daily nonstop flights from Seattle will reach 45 frequencies to 18 destinations including BusinessElite service to New York-JFK.
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Suffolk Downs Drive-In
1375 Bennington Street,
East Boston,
1375 Bennington Street,East Boston, MA 02128
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The Suffolk Downs Drive-In straddled the town line between East Boston and Revere, Massachusetts. Originally built in the late-1950's, it was demolished sometime in the 1970's. The area is now Belle Isle Reservation.
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Drive-In 54 on May 12, 2013 at 1:22 pm
Opened May 1,1957..I believe
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Star Still Guiding Track list
1. Southern Cross (2:59)
Stephen Leek (b. 1959)
Elizabeth Anne Williams (b. 1950) text
2. Coventry carol (02:19)
Arranged by Martin Shaw (1875-1985)
Words from the Pageant
of the Shearman and Tailors
3. Krismas dodzi vo
(Christmas time is here) (3:17)
Words and music by Robert M. Kwami ( 1954-2004)
Translation David Blackwell
4. Ave Maria (6:42)
Franz Biebl
5. Ring out, wild
bells (4:17)
Gwyneth Walker
Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) text
With the Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band, Jeffrey
Scott Doebler, conductor; Womens Choir, Maura Janton Cock, conductor, Mens
Choir, Christopher M. Cock, conductor; Joseph Bognar, organ
6. Lux Aurumque (3:33)
Eric Whitacre (b 1970)
Poem by Edward Esch, Latin translation by Charles Anthony
7 and 8. Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (8:53)
Collegium Regale
Herbert Howells
Kipp Cortez, organ
9. Lo! How a Rose
Eer Blooming (4:07)
Hugo Distler
10. My Dancing Day (1:25)
Arr. Bob Chilcott (b 1955)
11. Noèl Ayisyen
(A Haitian Noël) (2:35)
Emile Desamours
12. Infant holy,
infant lowly (1:50)
Arranged by David Willcocks
Translation by Edith M. Reed
13.Ya viene la vieja (00:50)
Arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw
14. In the bleak
mid-winter (5:19)
Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
Words by Christina Rossetti (1830-94)
total time 48:27
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX tumbles to fresh 2-1/2-year low as oil prices plunge
TORONTO Jan 15 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index tumbled to a fresh 2-1/2-year low on Friday as a deep drop in crude oil prices added to financial turmoil at the start of 2016, weighing heavily on the resource-linked market.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed down 262.57 points, or 2.13 percent, at 12,073.46. (Reporting by Fergal Smith, editing by G Crosse)
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April 21, 2012
RENO, Nev. – In a back-and-forth contest at Caughlin Club on Saturday, the University of Nevada women's tennis team dropped a 4-3 decision to Utah State.
The loss dropped the Wolf Pack to 6-10 (0-3 WAC), while Utah State improved to 10-9 (2-2 WAC).
Nevada started strong, taking the doubles point with three victories to take a 1-0 lead.
Utah State fought back on the singles courts, getting four victories to take the contest. Three big wins for the Aggies came at the bottom of the singles lineup, where they swept matches 4-6.
Nevada's victories in singles play came from Emma Verberne and Sophie Stevens. Verberne beat Jaci West in three sets at the second position. She won 6-3, 2-6 and 10-6 in a 10-point tiebreaker. The win was the fifth in a row for the junior from Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Stevens won in straight sets at No. 3 for her 15th overall win and ninth in dual play.
Nevada will close out its regular season when it takes on No. 58 Hawai'i at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday at Caughlin Club. The match had originally been scheduled for 9:30 a.m., but has been moved back one hour.


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Re: False image plot
there are different ways to achieve this, but one of the most basic way
would be to create a Hue and a point directive for every point you want
to draw. Toward this aim we define a function taking 3 arguments and
returning a Hue and Point directive:
We then feed this function with your 3 lists and display the result:
MapThread[ fun,{list1,list2,list3}]
where we added a PointSize and a Frame command for more glamour. To make
this work, list3 must contain numbers between 0 and 1 (Hue request
this). If this is not the case, you must first normalize list3 by e.g.
list3= List3/Norm[list3]
sincerely, Daniel
tornado78 wrote:
> Ok here is another one i need help on
> How do you get mathematica to take three lists of numbers, plot one as x, one as y and the third not as a 3rd dimension but as a color value of some sort for example blue for low values, red and yellow for high values of the third set of numbers
> thanks


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TechStar NYC's Demo Day: Presenting 11 Promising Startups
The successful startup accelerator program stages an inaugural class graduation for their New York outpost.
A crowd of venture capitalists, investors and startup founders gathered in New York City for the better part of a day last week. The occasion – the graduation of the TechStar Network's inaugural New York class, otherwise known as Demo Day. TechStars is the successful startup accelerator program founded by David Cohen in Boulder, Colarado in 2006. Since then, the Network has opened programs in Seattle, Boston and most recently New York City. Each program has a simple premise. Put a small class of entrepreneurs through their paces for three months, giving them access to a stable of highly successful entrepreneurs – often network members themselves – as mentors, and access to future investors. Startup selection is based as much on the quality of the founders as the underlying business model. The founders use the three month class to flesh out a new idea and build a prototype for early stage startups looking for seed funding, refine an existing model for more mature startups, and benefit from unprecedented access to a community of expert mentors. This mentorship-driven approach seems to have worked well – of the 39 startups that had undergone the program as of May 2010, 28 were active, 5 had been acquired for more than $2Million and 5 had failed. The failure rate of 13% seems to be about half that of Y Combinator. This means a glut of applicants for each class – 600 startups applied for the inaugural New York class, 11 were selected.
At New York's inaugural class graduation, we watched as founders of highly successful startups came on stage to introduce their respective mentee and startup CEOs. Mentors included Foursquare's Dennis Crowley, Tumblr's David Karp, Yipit's Vinicius Vacanti and other influential staples of the startup community. Watching them was an audience of more than 700 people that read like a Who's Who of the VC and angel community, including Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, IA Venture Partners and New Markets Venture Partners. Overlaying the excitement was an oft-repeated repudiation of the tech bubble or "froth" in the market by many VCs. Not surprisingly, little was said about the male/female ratio in high-risk entrepreneurship – only 2 of the 11 startup CEOs were women.
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Bo Xilai, once a rising political star in China, will go on trial on Thursday this week, with charges of bribery, corruption and abuse of power. Government censors have been in full gear since the very beginning of the series of political scandals centered around Bo and his family. The highlight of public opinion manipulation, however, didn't come until a court in the eastern city of Jinan announced the specifics of Bo's trial.
As if to encourage more open discussions online, the Intermediate People's Court in Jinan specially opened an account on Weibo, China's Twitter-like microblog service, just for the announcement of Bo's trial. Its very first post told Weibo's over 500 million users that Bo will go on trial in the court's 5th chamber at 8:30 am on August 22, 2013, charged with bribery, corruption and abuse of power.
Interestingly, the word "allegedly" or anything close wasn't used in the announcement. But even more interesting is how Chinese netizens responded, or are allowed to respond, to the post.
Till this day, there are still a lot of supporters of Bo who like his nostalgic Maoist campaigns and hardline crackdowns of local gangs in Chongqing. But none of the 3000+ comments left to the trial announcement was supportive of Bo.
All 3000+ comments were synchronized into 3 major themes: 1) Bo deserves harsh punishment; 2) the case is an example of rule of law in China; 3) the case shows the central government's determination to fight corruption. For example, netizen 德孤有邻 commented: "Support rule of law! Firmly oppose corruption!" Another netizen 带你去森林动物园 commented: "Down with Bo Xilai. [We need to] firmly uphold Party regulations, law and justice."
Could this be a truthful representation of China's online public opinion on Bo's case? Definitely not! Further examination reveals that most of the 3000+ comments were posted by netizens who left paraphrased comments with the same meaning multiple times. And there is a name for netizens like this – the Internet water army.
Below is a sample of what the Internet water army looks like. Circled in the same color are comments from the same netizen.
China's Internet water army refers to a large number of well-organized people who are paid to flood the Internet with comments of particular content. Water here means that these people are large in quantity and invasive. The use of water army to manipulate online public opinion is a very common practice for Internet public relations in China. The Chinese government is probably the single biggest employer of water armies.
The presence of Internet water army has never been so real before. Any comments other than applause for Bo's conviction are censored out in the comments section. When re-tweeting, however, netizens have more freedom to say what they like, and they are astonished at the blatant use of censorship.
One netizen 小鸡抓兔子V2013 commented: "I'm shocked to death after reading the comments. They are as uniform as the military parade on national day."
It's a sad day for the western world when they have to adopt propaganda techniques and other questionable policies from China. I no longer want to identify, or associate with the West (or China, or Russia) seriously, everywhere its the same stupid FUCKING games and human rights violations. people worldwide need to revolt
of course like your web-site but you have to check the spelling
on quite a few of your posts. Several of them are rife with
spelling problems and I find it very bothersome to inform the truth nevertheless I'll surely come again again.
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ABC Announces May Sweeps Highlights, Including LOST Series Finale
The ABC Television Network announces highlights of its upcoming May sweeps programming, with finales of some of television's biggest hits, including the groundbreaking series finale of "Lost" and the season premiere of "The Bachelorette."
FLASHFORWARD -- "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" - Janis continues to thwart her fellow FBI agents as an inside mole to a mysterious employer; Olivia is given some disturbing news by Gabriel (James Callis, Gaius Baltar on "Battlestar Galactica"), who has been subjected to numerous flashforwards; and Aaron's life is in danger in Afghanistan when he tries to blend in with the locals as he continues his search for his daughter, on "FlashForward," THURSDAY, APRIL 29 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).
GREY'S ANATOMY -- "Hook, Line and Sinner" - Sloan returns to Mark's apartment, just as she's going into labor, and Teddy, Mark and the still-fighting Callie and Arizona are there to help with the birth and to get Mark through his grandson's pending adoption. Meanwhile Teddy sees Derek's invitation to illustrious cardiothoracic surgeon Tom Evans' as a threat to her future employment at the hospital, and the team work on a crab boat captain who has been stabbed with a giant shark hook, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, APRIL 29 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).
PRIVATE PRACTICE -- "War" - After Violet files for joint custody of Lucas, an embittered Pete voraciously fights back by hiring a tough attorney for the trial, forcing their fellow friends and co-workers to choose sides and have their personal lives dragged onto the stand and into the public eye, on "Private Practice," THURSDAY, APRIL 29 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET). Guest stars include Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd and Frances Fisher as Ruby Broome.
WIFE SWAP -- "Schroeder/Wardle" - An artistic Goth family that encourages the kids to talk to the dead swaps with a family of hockey fanatics that doesn't hesitate to call kids losers when they play badly, on "Wife Swap," FRIDAY, APRIL 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET). Each week two very contradictory families from across the country participate in a two-week-long challenge: The wives exchange husbands, children and lives (but not bedrooms) to discover daily life in another woman's shoes. This astonishing experiment repeatedly changes lives and redefines families.
WIFE SWAP -- "Adams/Hess" - A reptile and animal-obsessed family with no rules or fashion sense swap with a strict family who can't stand animals and say that "fashion is more important than air," on "Wife Swap," FRIDAY, APRIL 30 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET). Each week two very contradictory families from across the country participate in a two-week-long challenge: The wives exchange husbands, children and lives (but not bedrooms) to discover daily life in another woman's shoes. This astonishing experiment repeatedly changes lives and redefines families.
AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS - "Episode 2022" -- This season's three $100,000 prize winners compete for the Grand Prize, on "America's Funniest Home Videos," SUNDAY, MAY 2 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET). The final three videos: "Laser Chasers," a Great Dane and a toddler are equally obsessed with a laser pointer; "Boogie Baby," a baby rocks out with a musical doll; and "The Great Escape," Junior the Chihuahua leads an escape from the utility room. The episode features footage shot at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, at Epcot and the Magic Kingdom Park. Tom Bergeron is host.
EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION -- "Carr family" - "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" travels to rural Mineola, TX, to meet Katrina and Mike Carr and their four adopted children (who are from Kazakhstan and were abandoned at birth), an inspiring family who strive every day to overcome severe physical challenges while living in a cramped and dangerous home. This is a Texas-sized opportunity to give back to a family who have become models of spirit and resilience. Comedian, actor, producer and author Bill Engvall is the "Get on the Bus" volunteer, while Bethany Hamilton, a surfer famous for losing her arm in a shark attack, spends time with the Carrs on their vacation, on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," SUNDAY, MAY 2 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).
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V - "Hearts and Minds" -- Erica, Ryan, Father Jack and Hobbes learn that Anna has sent a V shuttle with a deadly V tracker team to find them, and must figure out how to stop the shuttle from landing. Meanwhile, Anna gives Tyler his invitation to the Live Aboard Program, and Chad confronts Father Jack on what he knows about The Fifth Column, on "V," TUESDAY, MAY 4 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET).
THE MIDDLE -- "Mother's Day" - Mother's Day for Frankie is anything but serene when she finds herself doing more for Mike and the kids and less for herself. But she learns that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree when she escapes the family for a few hours to go to her mom's (Marsha Mason, "The Goodbye Girl," "Chapter Two") and ends up acting like a child by making her mom wait on her hand and foot. Meanwhile, Sue feels guilty when she shoplifts a motivational magnet whose message actually enticed her to steal it, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET). Marsha Mason guest stars as Frankie's mom, Pat.
MODERN FAMILY -- "Airport 2010" - For Jay's birthday, Gloria gives him the best surprise, a romantic birthday getaway to Hawaii. The only kicker is that she invited the entire family along. Everyone arrives at the airport, and it's a maddening scene with forgotten I.D.'s, security breaches and flying phobias, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET).
COUGAR TOWN -- "Feel a Whole Lot Better" - Jules and Grayson consider the notion of FWB, friends with benefits. Meanwhile Andy hires a nanny for Ellie, and Travis benefits from Bobby's unconventional plans to make some extra cash, on "Cougar Town," WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 (9:30-10:01 p.m., ET).
HAPPY TOWN - "I Came to Haplin for the Waters" - Shaken by a grisly murder at the local pond and his father's bizarre, self-inflicted injury, Deputy Tommy Conroy reluctantly accepts the title of Sherriff bestowed on him by town matriarch Peggy Haplin. However Tommy's shocking discovery of Jerry Friddle's murderer forces him to keep yet another of the town's secrets with mixed emotions. Meanwhile, Henley appears to know a lot more about Haplin's dark side than she's letting on - drawing Merritt Grieves closer - but she's determined to get access to the forbidden third-floor room of the mysterious boarding house, no matter what it takes, on "Happy Town," WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).
FLASHFORWARD -- "Course Correction" - Demetri and Agent Banks (Alex Kingston) attempt to track down a killer as questions arise about the universe course-correcting itself, when people who thought they'd escaped their fates are found dead; Mark reluctantly agrees to help Simon find his sister, Annabelle, but discovers he's withholding the truth about her true circumstances; the FBI discovers the identity of Suspect Zero; and Nicole learns the whereabouts of Keiko - the woman in Bryce's flashforward - but struggles with whether to share this information, due to her growing feelings for him, on "FlashForward," THURSDAY, MAY 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET). James Callis guest stars as Gabriel.
GREY'S ANATOMY -- "How Insensitive" - Bailey preps the team with a mandatory sensitivity training prior to admitting a 700-pound patient with compounded medical issues, and the case proves to be challenging in every sense. Meanwhile Derek has to come face to face with a former patient's husband in a wrongful death deposition, and spending time with a heart patient's daughter opens up some old wounds for Cristina, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, MAY 6 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).
PRIVATE PRACTICE -- "In the Name of Love" - Naomi puts Fife in a conflicted position when she begs him to help William's advanced ALS with his still experimental treatment. Meanwhile Violet and Amelia (Guest star Caterina Scorsone) treat a woman with a brain tumor who has to choose between life or quality of life, and Sheldon decides to officially throw his hat into the ring for Charlotte's affections, on "Private Practice," THURSDAY, MAY 6 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).
WIFE SWAP -- "Beauvais/Clayton" - A successful family of inventors and entrepreneurs living their dreams swap with a family who, despite becoming unemployed, maintain a cheerful outlook while struggling to live in a trailer park on a low income, on "Wife Swap," FRIDAY, MAY 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET). Each week two very contradictory families from across the country participate in a two-week-long challenge: The wives exchange husbands, children and lives (but not bedrooms) to discover daily life in another woman's shoes. This astonishing experiment repeatedly changes lives and redefines families.
AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS - "Episode 2023" -- Part One of a two-part series -- "America's Funniest Home Videos" counts down to "the 20 videos that changed the world" - features the funniest and most unique videos the show has received in its two decades on television, on "America's Funniest Home Videos," SUNDAY, MAY 9 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET). The top video, to be named in the season finale, will win the entrant a cruise for four anywhere in the world that Disney Cruise Line sets sail (with choices including the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Mexican Riviera and Alaska), between June 2010 through September 2011. Tom Bergeron is host. The episode includes footage shot aboard the Disney Magic on an Eastern Caribbean cruise.
EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION -- "Starkweather family" - In this special story for Mother's Day, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" travels to Tulsa, OK, to meet Toen and Amy Starkweather, whose nine-year-old son, Ethan, suffers from a rare disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome. This incurable disease causes low muscle tone, labored speech, troubled breathing and a malfunctioning hypothalamus, which results in extreme and constant hunger. Because Ethan requires 24-hour care, the mounting list of necessary home repairs has been left on the back burner. The Starkweathers' small home is very old, riddled with foundation, electrical and plumbing problems, and is barely accessible for Ethan. Also in the episode, the Make-a-Wish foundation will have a special guest on hand -- aspiring interior designer Callie London, 11, of Farmington, UT, who suffers from cystic fibrosis. Callie's wish to do a makeover on a kid's room will come to life as she works with Paul DiMeo in designing Ethan's new bedroom. Lilith Tour 2010 artists Sheryl Crow and Miranda Lambert are the "Get on the Bus" volunteers working and singing, while Sarah McLachlan also delivers a special message to the family, on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," SUNDAY, MAY 9 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES -- "The Ballad of Booth" - Lynette comes to a shocking realization about Eddie, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, MAY 9 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Meanwhile, Angie discreetly relies on Gaby for help when Patrick threatens the life of her son, Bree offers Sam a generous payoff to walk away, and Susan and Mike's financial woes result in the ultimate sacrifice.
BROTHERS & SISTERS -- "Lights Out" - The Walkers are heartbroken as they prepare to shut the doors of Ojai Foods for good, but new opportunities and secret alliances develop as a result of the family's loss, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, MAY 9 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).
CASTLE -- "Overkill" -- A robbery-homicide prompts Beckett to invite Demming to assist on a case, giving Castle a ringside seat to their budding romance. When it becomes clear that the two men have very different ideas about how to proceed, the investigation becomes an unspoken competition for Beckett's attention. With each of them racing to be the first to solve the case, Beckett must referee between her two admirers, on "Castle," MONDAY, MAY 10 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET).
LOST -- "Across the Sea" -- TUESDAY, MAY 11 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET). Copy TBD.
V -- "Fruition" - After a violent attack on someone very close to Anna, she delivers a message that the Vs don't feel safe and will be leaving; and Anna also gives a list of possible Fifth Column members to Chad, hoping he'll investigate to help in finding them. Meanwhile, Erica and the team try to track down a scientist who may have created a weapon that the Visitors are afraid of, on "V," TUESDAY, MAY 11 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET).
THE MIDDLE -- "Signals" - The Heck family BBQ is being planned as spring rolls around, and Mike decides it's time for him and Brick to try to be more social at the event, since Frankie has pointed out that Mike's own social ineptness has been passed on to Brick. Meanwhile, Axl sets out to clean the family pool to entice the girls to stop by for a swim -- in their bikinis -- and Sue finally finds someone who totally understands her, church youth group leader Reverend TimTom. But when she learns he may be leaving the parish due to budget cuts, she tries to raise money to help finance his stay, on "The Middle," WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET).


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Bulli: Volkswagen reveals a new Kombi concept at Geneva.
1 March 2011
By MARTON PETTENDY
VOLKSWAGEN has again raised hopes of a new-generation Kombi reaching production by revealing an all-new van concept in the spirit of its 1950 original ahead of its global debut at this week's Geneva motor show.
Judging by the press release that accompanied pictures of the German giant's newest Kombi concept, however, the new Bulli show car appears to have a greater chance of hitting showrooms than the still-born Microbus concept from a decade ago at the 2001 Detroit motor show.
"In this vehicle, Volkswagen is finishing what it started in 2001," said the company.
"Ten years ago, the vision of a new Bulli led to an unforgettable concept vehicle known as the Microbus, but some visions need to mature before they yield something new.
"Now, the time is right for this vision. That is because the concept was sharpened and the necessary, sustainable technologies are now at hand.
"This concept has the potential to establish a new, fifth brand of people carrier next to the Caddy, Touran, Sharan and its large counterpart – the Caravelle."
Naturally, the Bulli concept – which takes its name from the German name for the original Kombi (which in turn was called the Microbus in North America) – is far 'greener' than the 2001 Detroit concept that used a then-new 170kW/320Nm 3.2-litre petrol V6 sourced from the Golf R32 and Phaeton limousine to power its front wheels.
Instead of that configuration – or the original Kombi's Beetle-style rear-drive/rear-engine layout – the zero-emissions Bulli arrives with all-electric drive, via a front-mounted 85kW/270Nm motor that powers the front wheels.
VW said the set-up delivers up to 300km on a single charge of the Bulli's 40kWh lithium-ion battery, which is claimed to fully recharge in less than an hour.
Zero to 100km/h acceleration is similar to the original Kombi at 11.5 seconds, as is the Bulli's (electronically limited) top speed of 140km/h.
Like the T5 Transporter-based Microbus concept, which had been expected to replace the Caravelle around the world – including in Australia – by 2004, VW says the Bulli could also be motivated by diesel power, as well as with turbocharged petrol engines displacing between 1.0 and 1.4 litres.
The six-seater Bulli is more compact than the Californian-designed Microbus concept – which measured 4722mm long, 1909mm wide and 1904mm high and rode on a 3000mm wheelbase – as well as shorter and lower but wider than the original T1-codenamed (for Transporter 1) Kombi.
The 1450kg Bulli measures 3990mm long, 1750mm wide and 1700mm tall, and rides on a 2620mm wheelbase and wide 1500mm tracks for the 18-inch alloy wheels.
The earlier Microbus concept featured then-cutting-edge technologies such as Xenon headlights, electronic sliding doors, a semi-transparent floor, joystick-style gearshifter, reversing camera and a highly adjustable three-row seat design including a 180-degree rotatable second row and four large screens in the backrests of the first and second rows.
Of course, the Bulli goes further by offering an infotainment system controlled via iPad, narrow dual headlights with L-shaped LED daytime running lights and turn indicators, and large round foglights either side of a central air intake.
Although the Bulli looks almost identical to the Microbus at a quick glance, a closer inspection reveals it lacks the sliding rear door and D-pillar air-vents of its 1950 and 2001 predecessors, instead offering four conventional front-hinged doors.
Styled by a team led by Volkswagen Group Design boss Walter de Silva and Volkswagen brand design chief Klaus Bischoff, the Bulli also reintroduces the original Kombi and Beetle's large frontal V-shape with oversized white VW badging.
Inside, VW claims 370 litres of luggage space behind the rear seats and a full 1600 litres with them folded, while an obligatory panoramic glass roof resides above all six occupants.
However, seats are arranged not in three rows of two but in two rows of three, with a full-width front bench seat supplemented by a rear seat that also accommodates three passengers on a fully flat floor.
The rear seats can be removed and the 60/40-split front seat can be fully reclined, transforming the Bulli into a campervan, albeit one that's slightly more compact than the Kombi.
Bringing the Bulli well and truly into the 21st Century is a removable iPad in the centre console, which serves as a multi-function touch-screen to operate internet-based iPad applications, climate controls, Bluetooth hands-free telephone and a navigation system, and a sound system designed by legendary US guitar and amplifier manufacturer Fender.
While a large semi-circular speedo dominates the Bulli's instrument panel and a row of lateral air-vents runs across the dashboard, there is no tacho or gear position indicator in the Bulli, which instead features a rotary switch to the right of the driver to activate forward and reverse gears.
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Enjoy Cupcakes in Los Olivos was one of the best decisions I made in the wedding planning process. Amber and her husband were so helpful, and we splurged and rented the cupcake trailor, which made a great backdrop. The cupcakes were DELICIOUS and we got another small cake for us... Read More that was perfect. She really got to understand us and the flavors we like, and she is so creative with her displays and flavors. THE BEST.


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Microwave Oven Reviews - Top Microwaves
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|Sharp Medium Duty Commercial Microwave - 1000 Watt
|$274.20 & FREE Shipping
|Here's a microwave with a dial ... no pushbuttons, no fluff.
We first tried the Panasonic NE-1022F Commercial Microwave. It's about the same size and feature set; it has a non-electric dial (spring driven?) that worked perfectly; at the end of a cycle the Panasonic rings a mechanical bell. Alas, but that one arrived dented; we returned it for the Sharp.
This Sharp microwave is a winner. Simple to use - perfect for a busy household. Turn the knob, and the numbers around the dial light up, showing the timer. Open and close with a handle. That's it - no buttons, no programming, no blinking clock, no thinking.
Powerful microwave - gets a cup of coffee hot in 2 minutes. (I measured it: 8 ounces of water in a pyrex cup - got to 205F
in 2 minutes)
Easy to clean: There's no rotating carousel, because there's an internal microwave deflector (the microwave standing wave pattern is constanly changing) So you can quickly clean the inside cavity - it's stainless steel on top, back, and sides; white plastic on bottom.
Although it spends 99 percent of its time "off", it constantly guzzles 9 watts of standby power. So if you use this oven for 15 minutes each day, half your power goes into heating your food, and half and an equal amount is wasted. This phantom power load is more than many other microwaves, and there's no need - it has no electronic display. Sharp - get your act together! (That Panasonic microwave had zero loss to phantom power)
Amazon's picture is inaccurate: there is not a digital display at the top.
|Breville BMO734XL Quick Touch Microwave Oven
|$292.97 & FREE Shipping
|The level of convenience and control this model affords is unmatched by any other brand on the market today. It provides capabilities of microwave cooking not available with traditional microwave ovens.
At an MSRP of $450, it is a significant investment for the serious professional or amateur cook, but prices have been coming down. I recently purchased one from our local "Sur La Table" for $300.
It is way overpriced for just routine traditional or occasional uses (defrosting foods, reheating leftovers or boiling water etc).
As for me, no more exploding pasta sauce, reheated beans or oatmeal; or biting into leathery chicken or dried out lasagna with frozen center; or burnt tasteless melted chocolate. I have cooked a few meals in the Breville BMO734XL and made full use of its technology with great satisfaction. So far I highly recommend it.
|Panasonic NE-1022F "NSF" Approved 0.8 cuft Stainless Steel Commercial Microwave Oven, 1,000 Watts
|$228.56 & FREE Shipping
|I joked on Facebook that this was the perfect Microwave oven for a retired information systems professional ("someone who programs for a living") since it has only one control and only one other moving part (the door). I love it. It does everything I need, with the least possible muss and fuss. Don't be put off that there is no cute little turntable inside, because the microwave source rotates inside the oven housing, rather than rotating the target. It's like the giant Radiation treatment machines which rotate around you.
I got it to replace a larger box, but the external dimensions are not significantly smaller than my older machine, but just enough to make it fit in more convenient spaces.
Even though it's smaller, it succeeds in heating things in less time than the larger one. Overall, I could not be happier, even if it is pricy.
There is a far more fancy version of the same basic unit, with all those complicated controls. I would give some serious thought before you go for the whiz bang version. The simplicity is very refreshing... and very functional.
|RCA RMW1112-RED Red Countertop Microwave (1.1 Cu Ft, 1000 Watts)
|$119.99 & FREE Shipping
|This is a nice little microwave! It does exactly what it's supposed to and I've had no issues with it. The timing on some of the preset buttons (pizza and popcorn) is a little wonky, but I don't need a special button to reheat pizza. It's a good value for the price!
|Westinghouse WCM660W 600W Counter Top Microwave Oven, 0.6 Cubic Feet, White
|$58.94 + $19.99 shipping
|After going to numerous big-box and large discount chains, I was unable to find a microwave with knobs instead of a touch pad. I ordered this as a replacement microwave for my 91-year-old mother. It did not disappoint. This microwave is perfect for seniors like my mother who has great difficulty with the vision and dexterity that are necessary to operate a touch pad. This one is so easy to use, with one knob for power and the other knob for time. It's small enough to not take up alot of counter space, but large enough to quickly heat up a dinner plate or fairly large bowl of food. This microwave isn't built for heavy-duty or complex cooking tasks, but it's just what I wanted and my mother is very comfortable with it. Again, it's a really good microwave for small spaces and perfect for those who want to keep things simple and safe.
Although the Microwave Oven has become a staple in the kitchen, it was not always the case. These slick kitchen appliance were, in fact, built by accident not long after the 2nd World War by Dr. Percy Spencer. Spencer, was employed at the time by Raytheon, a company which manufactured a lot the magnetron tubes that were used by the British and United States' radar systems throughout the war.
While standing located at the front of a magnetron that was active, Dr. Spencer took note that the chocolate had started melting. Confused by this, he thought it would make a neat experiment to find out what the outcome would be if he exposed the kernels from popcorn to the tubes. What happened was astonishing. The tubes actually cooked the kernels and turned them in the delicious snack food we enjoy today. The idea for a new kitchen appliance was born.
In the early going, owning a microwave oven was not only expensive, it was unpractical. The first models of Microwaves were thousands of dollars, weight more than 700 pounds, and were more than 5 feet tall. Even though the microwave oven has evolved a great deal over the years, a debt of gratitude is owed to Dr. Spencer.
Microwaves come in a lot of different models today but they all have the same goal: warm up food or thoroughly cook food in a fast and efficient manner. Not surprisingly, the microwave oven is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets.
So, which model of Microwave Oven is perfect for you? Below you will find a few things to consider as you go on your microwave oven shopping journey.
Where Will You Place Your Microwave Oven?
This is one of the most important preliminary decisions you will make about your microwave purchase. Where you put your microwave can significantly impact its price, features, size, and ease of installation. Here are the three main options:
Countertop Microwave Ovens
This model of microwave is the most popular. They are typically more affordable and the process to install these is much more simple. All you have to do is clear a spot off on the counter, sit it on the countertop, plug it in to the appropriate outlet, and you can begin heating up stuff right away. The counter space these babies might require is usually the biggest complaint about them. If your space is limited, you could probably get a smaller countertop microwave oven or perhaps look for another model.
Cost: $40-$700
Size: from around 10x18x14 inches for compact models to approximately 14x24x20 inches for larger models
Internal Space: less than 1 cubic foot to over 2 cubic feet
Power: usually 600-1,200 watts
The overall cost for these types of microwave ovens vary a great deal, starting from around $40 and reaching upwards of $700. So, this is a fantastic option if you are on a budget, however there's also plenty of wiggle room if you want a counter top model but prefer something a little bigger, with more power and features.
Over-the-range Microwave Ovens
This is yet another microwave oven model that's very common. This handy little appliance is a built-in variety which is made to hang above your range, saving you from having to waste counter top space. These types of Microwaves have vent systems which replace the oven hood. It's fair to say that, in the world of microwave ovens, these little babies are definitely multitaskers.
Cost: $190-$1,300
Size: typically wider than countertop models, around 16x30x15
Internal Space: less than 1 cubic foot to over 2 cubic feet
Power: usually 600-1,200 watts
The cost to get an over-the-range microwave will range from around $190 and can go as high as $1,300. As you can tell, the price range is still pretty wide, however the starting price is much higher than the counter top model.
Built-in Microwave Ovens
These are the most expensive microwave ovens available on the market. Although over-the-range microwaves are built-ins, not all built-ins are installed over the range. This catch-all category covers any and all custom cabinets, drawers, or combo oven-and-microwave units.
Cost: $500-$5,000
Size: The sizes of this microwave vary widely, drawers usually possess more depth than countertop or over-the-range models, around 15x30x26
Internal Space: less than 1 cubic foot to over 2 cubic feet
Power: Usually 600-1,200 watts
Cost for one of these typically range from about $500 for microwaves built-in to cabinets or drawers to upwards of $5,000 for convection ovens that have built-in microwaves. Once again, the price range is big, however the begining price is higher than the standard over-the-range built-ins or the countertop models.
Taking Size Into Consideration
What is the size of your kitchen counter? Are you expecting to need to cook a lot of food in the new microwave oven? Answering these questions will assist you in selecting the proper microwave to fit your kitchen as well as your lifestyle.
Sadly, determining the size you need it isn't quite as easy as small, medium, and large. To begin with, you need to measure the counter or wherever it is that you intend to put your microwave. Next, you will need to measure the height, width, and depth of whatever microwaves you're considering to figure out if it is going to fit on your counter top, over your range, or in a custom spot. The external sizes can vary quite a bit, from around 10x18x14 inches (HWD) all the way up to the neighborhood of 14x24x20 inches on the bigger side.
Then you also need to consider the internal space, which ranges from under 1 cubic foot to more than 2 cubic feet. There isn't a set rule as far as how internal capacity correlates to size (like one cubic foot = small, 1.5 cubic feet = medium, etc.), however I will try to break it down for you:
Compact Microwave Ovens: Less than 1 cubic foot
Midsize: One to one-and-a-half cubic feet
Full-size: 1.6-2 cubic feet
Extra-large: More than 2 cubic feet
The majority of Microwave Ovens on the market today are somewhere in the middle. However, if you remain unsure, you can always bring a dish that you plan to use in the microwave to test it out by placing it inside of the microwave, ensuring that it fits, prior to buying it.
What's the story with wattage?
Microwave wattage is what you need to know to know how much power a microwave has. Typically, the higher the wattage, the quicker and more evenly your food is going to cook. A lot of todays microwaves hover somewhere around 600 to1,200 watts. Bigger microwaves typically have a higher wattage, so this is a price and size consideration that usually influences microwave oven performance in a major way.
Basic features
A lot of microwaves have pretty common functions. Here are a few microwave cooking essentials: cook time, defrost, power level, and timer. Each one needs your direct input, however they are typically really simple to set.
Default settings
These presets let you toss whatever your warming, push the button that has the name of whatever you put in the microwave, and your microwave will begin the cooking process automatically. It's as simple as it can get. This can be exceptionally handy, assuming that the correct cooking time has been estimated. Some of the more common default settings are potato, pizza, popcorn, beverage, frozen dinner, as well as reheat.
Special features
Are there other things that Microwave Oven Can Do? Oh Yeah…
Convection heating is not a normal option, with prices beginning somewhere around $120. As you most likely know, convection technology blows the heat around the food instead of heating up your food in patches. This supposedly cooks things faster and more evenly. So, a microwave that comes with convection heating may state that their capable of making better meat or baked goods.
Inverter Tech
Inverter heating is another option available on select high-end types. If you need to warm up something at a 50-percent power level, a lot of microwaves will switch between 100 percent power and 0 percent power to come in at a 50% power average. The results of this method are not great if you want to heat something on a lower heat while achieving an even result. So, a few types of microwaves now utilize inverter technology, which maintains 50% power consistently. This way, you're able to poach salmon, cook a fluffy omelet, etc.
Other Advanced Microwave Oven Features
In addition to new heating technologies, the more costly models normally possess more presets than that of the basic potato, pizza, and popcorn standard. There are even some that use moisture sensors which can detect how done your food is. Some manufacturers are also experimenting with LED displays, in an attempt to add a little life to an appliance that some consider to be boring and dull. I apologize, microwave ovens, you are exceptionally useful, but you are boring.
Bottom Line
The technology of Microwave Ovens has absolutely come a long way, however, I am not quite ready to say they are on par with other technological advances we've made in society. Basically though, this cute kitchen appliance remains basic but they are improving on what they do.


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I was watching the show 60 Minutes where the US President-elect Obama was being interviewed for the first time after winning the election.
According to Obama, despite that the price of oil has gone down energy and a green economy will remain at the forefront of his agenda along with trying to fix the economy.
"You know, oil prices go up, gas prices at the pump go up, everybody goes into a flurry of activity. And then the prices go back down and suddenly we act like it's not important, and we start, you know filling up our SUVs again. And, as a consequence, we never make any progress. It's part of the addiction, all right. That has to be broken. Now is the time to break it."
If the US, along with other developed countries, will be able to curb high oil consumption as well as reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emission, then that's good news indeed.
The bad news, according to a recent World Energy Outlook report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), is that rising global consumption of fossil fuels mostly coming from developing countries such as China, India and the Middle East will continue to drive up GHG emissions even if countries such as the US, Europe, Japan and other countries under OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) will reduce their emissions to zero.
"Any agreement will need to take into account the importance of a handful of major emitters. The five largest emitters of energy-related CO2 — China, the United States, the European Union, India and Russia — together account for almost two thirds of global CO2 emissions. The contributions to emissions reduction made by China and the US will be critical to reaching a stabilisation goal. The scale of the reduction in energy-related emissions by country or region varies markedly with different levels of international participation."
According to IEA, energy-related CO2 emissions on current trends are set to increase by 45% between 2006 and 2030, reaching 41 gigatons. Three-quarters of the increase arises in China, India and the Middle East, and 97% in non-OECD countries as a whole.
In order to limit earth's temperature increase to about 3°C, IEA says, the share of low-carbon energy – hydropower, nuclear, biomass, other renewables and fossil-fuel power plants equipped with carbon capture and storage (CCS) would need to expand from 19% in 2006 to 26% in 2030.
IEA advised that the energy sector should play the central role in tackling climate change, and without a change in policy, the world is on a path for a rise in global temperature of up to 6°C. If you want to know what might happen (although there are still a lot of debate on this) when earth increases its temperature to 6°C, just watch this video from the National Geographic.


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New Mexico Telegram » Delegation, Featured » Udall squares off with Kerry over Syria
Udall squares off with Kerry over Syria
In a day where Secretary of State John Kerry and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel faced questions from his former colleagues in the Senate, the exchange between Kerry and U.S. Senator Tom Udall was one of the most noteworthy.
Udall, who voted against going to war in Iraq, also seems to be leaning towards voting against military action in Syria.
A video of the at-times contentious exchange in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is available below.
General Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was also at the hearing.
"We're being told we're bombing in order to send a message, but what message are we sending?" Udall said during the hearing.
"To the international community, we're saying once again, the United States will be the world's policeman. You break a law, and the United States will step in. We are on shaky international legal foundations with this potential strike," Udall continued. "And we need to know whether we exhausted all diplomatic and economic sanction options to affect Syria's behavior."
Kerry defended attacking Dyria, albeit without troops on the ground, as the moral thing to do.
"It's not a question of what will happen if we don't do it; it's a certainty," Kerry said. "Are you going to be comfortable if Assad, as a result of the United States not doing anything, then gasses his people yet again, and the world says, 'Why didn't the United States act?' History is full of opportunity of moments where someone didn't stand up and act when it made a difference."
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Tatooine Sand Watches Inspired by 'Star Wars' Filming Location
A Kickstarter project offers hand-built wristwatches containing sand from Tunisian film set
Tatooine Sand Watches contain sand from the actual Tunisian filming location used as a set for the Star Wars movies. The project by Mary Moynihan is currently raising funds on Kickstarter. The hand-built, high-quality watches come with custom cases made of solid 316L medical-grade steel, the finest Seiko-Epson quartz movements, custom leather bands and an internal display capsule filled with the famous sand.
The sand, from the Tunisian film set where many of the Tatooine sequences were filmed, is securely sealed inside the capsule. However, it is loose and spills around under the dial when the watch is worn, making the watch a rare and unique item.
This campaign is for the Second Edition of Tatooine Sand Watches and the proceeds will be donated to an enthusiast fan group, which is working to restore aging Tatooine film sets for future generations to enjoy. Unfortunately, many of the sets are quite dilapidated, with encroaching sand dunes threatening to cover one location
This project provides Star Wars fans with the chance to help save Tatooine and get a genuine Tatooine Sand Wristwatch. This Second Edition will be the last production run of these watches as their molds are reaching the end of their lifespan.
The watches feature a solid brass display capsule, a small void that allows the sand to shift, an image of the Lars Homestead, numerals and the word "Tatooine" in Aurebesh font on the front, with a laser engraved rear cover. The $77 Limited Edition of 100 watches for early birds has already sold out, but fans can still get their hands on the 'Still Exclusive' Limited Edition of 250 watches for $81, with free shipping in the U.S. You can check out the video here to learn more about these Tatooine Sand Watches.


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Constructive Day for Stocks
By Paul Cherney
There were no excessive put/call ratios in Monday's session but the price action was constructive.
Historical odds favor an advance in Tuesday's session with positive closes for both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ. The NASDAQ has immediate (intraday) support 2480-2468 then more substantial support is 2458-2406 with a focus 2452-2435. It would not be good for prices if the NASDAQ printed below the 2435 level for anything more than three or four minutes without attracting buyers.
The NASDAQ ended Monday's session in a test of immediate resistance which is 2486-2508.27. The next resistance is 2516-2536. Considerable resistance is 2562-2611 with a focus 2572-2590.
The S&P 500 has immediate support in the 1322-1311 area. This focus is within a broader area of support which is 1329-1301. Immediate S&P 500 resistance is 1332-1339 then MAJOR, brick wall resistance is 1351-1389 with a focus in the 1353-1368 area.
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The 'Arsenalisation' of Emirates Stadium is an ongoing process. And perhaps the most striking change so far has been the imagery on the stadium's outside walls depicting 32 Arsenal greats 'embracing' the ground and its fans.
As part of Arsenal Football Club's 125th anniversary, we are taking a look back at the famous names who now adorn Emirates Stadium. From the men who helped build a legendary Club to our modern-day heroes, we pay tribute to each in our Heroes Together series.
Next up is Steve Bould, a key member of the famous Back Four and current manager of the Arsenal Under-18 team.
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Some things I already know to save any silly remarks etc.
1.Backtrack is designed for penetration testing.
2.There are a number of programming languages already on the CD.
3.Apps need to be converted to modules.
4.How to use google.
5.PHP is far superior to Coldfusion so please no Pizzing comps please.
6.Every language has its place.
7.My way around nix box.
I also don't care if you have no idea why I would do this when such awesome programming languages already exist within the distro.
Now what Im trying to do is install Adobe Coldfusion MX8 (this current version installs into any other nix distro without issue even thou Adobe only support suse and redhat). This would save me having to use VMware and remove a lot of over head while allowing me to write code while at work as this make me money and money=fun.
There are a number of other reason I have for doing this but that besides the point.
So far I'm totally rapped with the Backtrack install and Ive started using it as my main OS, its fast very fast and does what I want.
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Streetwise Alternative - Solar Articles
UGE International Shines as a Leader in Commercial Solar Market
Source: The Energy Report (5/3/17)
UGE International is solidifying its position as a leader in the commercial solar market. More >
Canaccord Genuity Releases Sustainability and Special Situations Watch List
Source: The Energy Report (3/16/17)
Canaccord Genuity has released the second edition of its Sustainability and Special Situations Watch List, featuring five companies in the sustainability sector. More >
A Year of Tips for Winning the Natural Resource Investment War
Source: The Energy Report Staff (12/29/15)
Energy investors are no strangers to boom-and-bust cycles. In fact, a number of the experts interviewed by The Energy Report in 2015 took a certain amount of glee in the opportunities they knew would open up in low-price markets for oil and gas, uranium and lithium. Let's take a trip around the world as we recall the words of wisdom these experts shared, and see if they can spark a better understanding of what we can expect during the next turn around the sun. More >
Is There a Bright Spot in Commodities? Ask Paul Renken
Source: Tom Armistead of The Energy Report (11/10/15)
Demand for commodities is in the doldrums, but the fundamentals of uranium and lithium are favorable when compared with other materials, says Paul Renken, mining analyst for VSA Capital Ltd. In this interview with The Energy Report, Renken notes that rising demand for batteries will soon exert pressure on lithium production capacity and that well-placed uranium juniors are in position to meet demand from nuclear power plants now in development. Investors must be patient, but diligent selection will be rewarded. More >
Chris and Michael Berry: What the Boomers Got Wrongand RightAbout Natural Resource Investing
Source: JT Long of The Gold Report (6/15/15)
What do Gen Xers not understand about value investing? What can Millennials learn from today's resource investors? In anticipation of Father's Day, The Gold Report, quizzed Chris and Dr. Michael Berry, authors of the Disruptive Discoveries Journal, on how investing has changed over the years in the gold, silver, niche metals and energy space, and what they are investing in today to make sure they survive to see the next cycle. More >
Investment in Renewables Generates Illuminating Dividends: John McIlveen
Source: Tom Armistead of The Energy Report (5/6/15)
Renewable energy's days as the industry's disruptive stepchild are nearly over, says John McIlveen, senior vice president of Jacob Securities. Costs have fallen in recent years, making wind and solar competitive in a growing number of markets. In this interview with The Energy Report, McIlveen explains that 20-year take-or-pay contracts are turning renewable energy developers into steady, dividend-paying power producers, and he names the companies making the most of their opportunities. More >
Want to Avoid Oil's Gloom? Turn to the Sun, Says Outsider Nick Hodge
Source: Kevin Michael Grace of The Energy Report (1/21/15)
While some celebrated shale oil as a "boom," Nick Hodge derided it as a "Ponzi scheme." Today the shale sector quivers before the specter of falling oil prices, and the oil majors that have invested heavily in shale may be humbled. In this interview with The Energy Report, the founder of the Outsider Club and investment director of Early Advantage argues that nuclear energy is about to reassert itself, and that solar power is on the verge of becoming a major energy source. He also highlights one uranium and four solar companies with especially bright futures. More >
Energy Independence: Financial Fact or Political Fiction?
Source: JT Long of The Energy Report (7/3/14)
It has been more than a year since Citigroup Inc. published "Energy 2020: Independence Day," outlining the impacts of progress toward North American energy self-sufficiency. For this special 4th of July edition of The Energy Report, we reached out to experts in the energy investing space for an update on how recent political events and production trends in the field impact our ability to produce what we use. For Porter Stansberry, Marin Katusa, Chris Martenson, Bill Powers and Cactus Schroeder, the prospects for the futureand the associated investing opportunitiesdepend on the perspective. More >
Raymond James' Pavel Molchanov Sees Stars in the Expanding Cleantech Universe
Source: Peter Byrne of The Energy Report (4/3/14)
Cleantech, an outperformer in the energy space since 2012, experienced a major expansion phase in 2013 that is still unfolding. In this interview with The Energy Report, Raymond James Energy Analyst Pavel Molchanov points to companies with innovative technologies, strong balance sheets and financial flexibility as examples of low risk with high-flying rewards. Find out about his strongest Buy recommendation, as well as a special situation in big oil. More >
Conjuring Profits from Uranium's Resurgence: David Sadowski
Source: Tom Armistead of The Energy Report (3/27/14)
It doesn't take a Ouija board to predict a rebound in the price of uranium: Global fuel stocks are insufficient, and unmet demand for uranium is growing. In this interview with The Energy Report, David Sadowski, a mining research analyst at Raymond James, explains the forces that will push the price of uranium, and the companies that are likely to benefit. Being selective, he says, will provide the greatest rewards. More >
Fracking, Uranium and Solar, Oh My!: Growth and Innovation in 2013
Source: The Energy Report (12/26/13)
A more profitable outcome often requires a new way of doing things. The Energy Report profiled some of the most innovative stories in the energy space in 2013. Our experts talked about everything from developments in hydraulic fracturing techniques to new ways of finding and processing natural resources. As we look forward to exciting new opportunities in 2014, let's revisit some stories our experts shared last year. More >
How Edward Guinness' Alternative Energy Portfolio Climbed 67% in One Year
Source: Tom Armistead of The Energy Report (10/17/13)
Alternative energy is a long-term investment, but returns are already rolling in, says Edward Guinness, co-manager of the Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund, which is up a whopping 67% year to date. Before you know it, rooftop solar could be as ubiquitous as mobile phones, and developments in wind energy are already creating a compelling value proposition for energy consumersespecially in Europe, where energy prices are high. Learn about the holdings driving growth for Guinness' fund in this interview with The Energy Report. More >
Edward Guinness and Ian Mortimer: Timing a Roaring Return in Alternative Energy Stocks
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report (3/14/13)
What will it take for alternative energy to deliver the returns investors have dreamed of? Continued global economic recovery, unsubsidized demand and prices that give customers a green incentive without added costs. Some stocksnotably in Europe and Asiaare already benefiting from favorable conditions, but the stars have yet to align on a broader scale. Portfolio Managers Edward Guinness and Ian Mortimer of London-based Guinness Atkinson Funds tell The Energy Report why they're maintaining holdings in quality solar, wind and lithium stocks and when they expect a bounce. More >
US Energy Independence: The Next Big Thing for 2013?
Source: Rita Sapunor of The Energy Report (12/27/12)
Energy investment is about more than just the commodities; it's about growth. That's why, for example, the emerging economies theme has been an important one for investors who know that every business and modern home in Brazil, Russia, China or on the African continent will need to keep the lights on somehow. But the next big thing for 2013 may be in our own backyards: the drive toward U.S. energy independence. How feasible is this goal, and how can investors profit from it? With this question in mind, The Energy Report looked back at some of the most memorable interviews of 2012 for expert advice on how to get positioned. More >
Byron King's Shocking 2013 Predictions
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report (12/20/12)
Byron King, editor of the Outstanding Investments and Energy & Scarcity Investor newsletters, is expecting surprises in the energy sector in 2013. In this interview with The Energy Report, King discusses his forecasts for fracking's impact on oil and gas prices, a worldwide uranium shortage and a possible change in the economics of alternative energy sources. More >
US Shale Gas Won't Last Ten Years: Bill Powers
Source: Peter Byrne of The Energy Report (11/8/12)
The shale gas "miracle" is overhyped and bound to disappoint. That's what energy expert Bill Powers argues in his upcoming book. But Powers tells The Energy Report that this could be a very good thing for oil and gas companies and their shareholders, and he is placing his bets accordingly. More >
How to Play the Cleantech Energy Boom: Pavel Molchanov
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report (3/29/12)
With ever-higher oil prices encouraging record investment interest, the cleantech energy sector looks poised for leaps and bounds. The most successful investors will be those who understand the challenges facing not only different industry segments, but individual companies within the same segment. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Raymond James Energy Analyst Pavel Molchanov explains the four principal areas that comprise the cleantech arena—wind, solar, smart grid technology and biofuels—focusing on case-by-case investability. He also shares some names that just might be the next big winners in this rapidly developing space. More >
From Fracking to Fuel Cells—Capitalizing on the Energy Revolution: Laird Cagan
Source: George S. Mack of The Energy Report (3/6/12)
For investors seeking high potential returns and the thrill of participating in market innovation, the smallcap energy space is where it's at. Managing Director and Co-Founder Laird Cagan of merchant bank Cagan McAfee Capital Partners has built his career by backing companies that are both filling current demand and creating new markets. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Cagan shares his experiences and discusses several companies at the forefront of the energy revolution. More >
Renewable Energy Stocks that Deliver: John McIlveen
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report (1/12/12)
Retail and institutional traders invested record amounts in renewable energy producers in 2011, but separating the wheat from the chaff can be challenging. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Jacob Securities' Senior Vice President for Research John McIlveen shares how to pick and choose. For steady dividends, high-yield Independent Power Producers deliver shareholder value, while renewable projects in the developing world offer incredible potential returns. Whatever the project, it's the internal rates of return that matter. More >
Marin Katusa: Top Energy Stocks by Sector
Source: Special to The Energy Report (11/3/11)
Marin Katusa, senior editor of Casey Energy Opportunities, spoke at the Casey Research/Sprott Inc. "When Money Dies" Summit and named the companies he sees as the best opportunities in the energy sector today. In this excerpt from his remarks, he gives background, warnings and targets that could help any investor trying to make money in energy. More >
John Mcllveen: Renewable Energy Shares Could Bounce Off 52-week Lows
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report (8/9/11)
Renewable energy stocks have not been the darlings of Wall Street, but that's just the angle Senior Vice President for Research John McIlveen of Jacob Securities is playing for his institutional investor clientele. He sees renewables as the classic unloved value sector that could pay off big for investors over the next decade. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, John shares his best ideas, including some that could offer surprise upside given the right set of deals, power purchasing agreements and joint ventures. More >
John Kaiser: Alternative Energy Fuels a Mining Bloom
Source: Karen Roche and JT Long of The Energy Report (5/12/11)
Advances in energy and agriculture are creating demand for previously ignored metals such as scandium, tellurium and indium. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Mining Analyst John Kaiser, editor of Kaiser Research Online, explains the science that could exponentially increase the value of overlooked stocks. More >
Rick Rule: Silver Linings
Source: The Energy Report (3/24/11)
If the clouds of crisis enveloping Japan, the Middle East and North Africa hold any silver linings, they may be in the form of opportunity for resource investors, particularly in the uranium, oil, natural gas and alternative energy sectorsat least that's how Rick Rule sees it. The widely known and well-respected founder of Global Resource Investments returned to cyberspace this week for a webcast wherein he explored some of the investment implications of these recent crises. In this Energy Report exclusive, Rick shares his insights and investment ideas. More >
John McIlveen: Alt Energy Is Still at Value Levels
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report (2/22/11)
Jacob Securities Research Director John McIlveen was one of the first analysts in North America to specialize in renewable energy stocks. He believes these industriesparticularly geothermal, solar and windmay present unusual publicly traded opportunities for investors seeking diversification and significant capital appreciation. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, John shares several ideas to round out growth-oriented portfolios. More >
Edward Guinness: A Portfolio Approach to Alternative Energy
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report (1/11/11)
Edward Guinness, comanager of the Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund, says countries will use a portfolio mix of resources to meet their power needs. Investors in the alternative energy sector are advised to take the same approach to investing in the sector. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Edward tackles the skepticism about climate change, cost, volatility and liquidity and offers advice for skittish first-time investors in the sector. More >
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If you have a mortgage with Dort Federal, you may be frustrated by the lack of transaction and payment information for your mortgage in Dort Online banking. That information isn't there in the main portion of online banking because of some boring system stuff. It is in online banking, though, on a different page. You can get to that page by clicking on the "Mortgage Information" link in the upper right hand corner of the Account Summary page.
Here's a short list of what's available there:
If you have a mortgage with us, please check this out. It might save you some time getting your mortgage questions answered.


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by Gabriella Gaje
Chapel Hill - The Tar Heels continued their winning streak from last week by beating William Peace University, 74-72, on Saturday morning in the Smith Center.
The Tar Heels started out the first half with a strong lead; at one point the score was 22-9 in their favor. However, Peace was able to start closing the gap against the Tar Heels. Head coach C.B. McGrath said that Peace was able to get some good shots, which gave them some confidence.
"Our guys did not really fight back when Peace started playing harder, so they were able to close the gap and it continued to be close for the rest of the game. We also made some silly turnovers and struggled from the field. We won, but it was not our best game," Coach McGrath said.
Sophomore Brian Whalen and freshman Spenser Dalton both added 12 points each to the Tar Heel's total. Junior Learie Jones was the leading scorer, making 25 points, 11 rebounds and was 10-for-15 in shooting.
Learie said that the team was a bit frustrated in the beginning of the game because of some of the calls that were being made, but the team needed to see how things were going to get into the flow of the game.
"The 9 a.m. games are tough. We do not have as much energy. It's not even from less sleep; we don't get a chance to eat as much or hydrate as much. We have to put in more effort because of that, but it should never be an excuse for not playing well. We have another 9 a.m. game coming up, but next week we have a 4 p.m. game, so that should be a little bit better for us," Learie said.
The Tar Heels will go against Central Carolina Community College on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 4 p.m. in the Dean E. Smith Center.


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Pets Best Insurance Announces Finalists for National My Vet's the Best Contest
Contest recognizes nation's finest veterinarians, provides funding to treat animals in need
BOISE, Idaho (July 29, 2013) – Pets Best Insurance, a leading U.S. pet insurance agency, announced today the most recent quarterly finalists of its My Vet's the Best contest, which honors the nation's most outstanding veterinarians and helps fund the treatment of animals in need.
Pets Best Insurance selected the following six finalists after receiving nominations from pet owners across the country:
-Dr. William (Bill) Sheperd – Camelot Veterinary Services, Uniontown, Pa.
-Dr. Elisa Dowd – Tassajara Veterinary Clinic, Danville, Calif.
-Dr. Kimberly Burkhardt – Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital, West Carrolton, Ohio
-Dr. Jennifer Tremblay – Littleton Paws Animal Hospital, Littleton, Colo.
-Dr. James Bogdansky – Country Club Animal Hospital, Miami, Fla.
-Dr. Glenn Craft – Monarch Veterinary Hospital, Laguna Niguel, Calif.
This quarter's finalists share a common theme of community-focused, charitable endeavors. Dr. Craft has applied his veterinary skills during mission work in Thailand, where he trained village veterinarians. Dr. Dowd is active in 4-H efforts in her community, and Dr. Tremblay has also worked with the well-known youth development organization. Dr. Bogdansky has worked alongside a number of animal welfare and rescue organizations, including the Cat Network and Paws 4 You. Fostering homeless animals gave professional inspiration to Dr. Burkhardt. Dr. Sheperd serves as president of the nonprofit Western Pennsylvania National Wild Animals Orphanage, which provides homes for large carnivores like lions and tigers that have been confiscated, abandoned or abused.
"The My Vet's the Best contest not only shares pet owners' gratitude to their veterinarians, it also sheds light on the selfless efforts of these professionals who fully devote themselves to loving and caring for animals," said Dr. Jack Stephens, president and founder of Pets Best Insurance. "We are thrilled to recognize these outstanding veterinarians and provide additional funding to help animals in need."Read More…