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hey guys...about a month or so ago, a member posted on the forum asking for someone to help him install his sytem in his 03 mustang, i responded, and Mike, the owner, was nice enough to let me give it a go... the results are below...
Its rare for me to find a customer who appreciates SQ as much as Mike does, so i really took it on my self to go a step further than what he originally planned on doing His budget was 1000, and for most shops, that dont get you too far, when you think about dampening and fab work We originally talked about just a simpel amp rack in the rear, and straight forward box in the trunk...but...things chagned once i started
that post was here:
Bay Area, CA- Looking for an installer
anyway, lets get started:
1. install of all gear int he back seat area
2. dampening of key vibration areas
3. good sound quality overall
lets get started wtih the dampening:
the entire back seat area, all the way up to the rear deck, is dampened with customer supplied raammat, also dampend were the large plastic interior panels, along wtih both door panels:
moving onto the audio part, customer supplied alpine headunit resides in the stock location, note remote bass knob flushed into the panel beneath the HU and next to the LED
The customer also supplied a pair of Image Dyanmics CSX62 chameleon components. Unfrotuantely, due tot he LARGE size of these speaker, they dont fit int he doors (not even close), and the ONLY way i found that i can fit htem is with wrelatively off axis kicks...so in they went...
moving onto the major attraction, the back seat area, here is hwat it looks like all closed up.
Note the dual IDQ31 31band rack mount eqs facing foward, concealed by tthe seat when they are in the normal position. The vent in the front of the floor rack is an air inlet for a crossflow fan
note the mustang logo in raised vinyl on the main cover
and here is what lurks bgehind the covers. two imgae dynamics ID10s, trimed in blue suede fire forwards, and two arc audio 2100xxks, along wtih a kicker crossover, resides in a suede lined well underplexi and my logo. the fan, keeps them cool
finally, he has managed to keep about 70 percent of his trunk space, via a fake carpeted wall that extends to both sides, spare tire is still fully accessible
overall, i havent done a rear seat delete install like this in a long time, and i think it turned out okay and it does sound pretty dynamic overall, with eye level imaging and staging

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text: Magic Mike sequel set for July 2015 release Prepare yourselves. Shirtless Channing Tatum is coming back. Comments Written By Ciera Velarde 3:19 PM, 16 April 2014 The good news? The world is going to be blessed with a sequel to the Channing Tatum movie Magic Mike. The bad news? We still have to wait more than a year to see it. Magic Mike: XXL (Yes, that's really the name of the sequel) will be gracing our cinema screens in July 2015. Next summer just got a lot more exciting if you ask me... Tatum is currently penning the script for the sequel, and production of the film is set to start this fall, according to Variety. The original 2012 film was a loose interpretation of Tatum's days as a young male stripper. With a budget of just $7 million, the movie grossed more than $113.7 million in the US box office alone. Hilariously, it's also been credited as the turning point in Matthew McConaughey's career. Let us all remember that two years before he had a Oscar in his hand, Matthew McConaughey was playing a male stripper… Follow @RadioTimes Like this? Share it. Facebook Twitter Google Tumblr Pinterest Blogger Reddit VKontakt Print Email


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Winter Storm Round 2 Expected Sunday
Various amounts of snowfall were being reported around the area Friday from the latest winter-like weather blast, and another winter punch is coming Sunday.
Parts of Warren County in southwestern Ohio recorded 7 inches of snow Friday, while our area was seeing closer to 3-5 inches.
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Britain has started building again with the construction sector expanding at its fastest rate in nearly six years last month. Government schemes have given housebuilders a boost and things are finally picking up, sparking a rise in the number of homes being sold off plan.
When it works, it is a great way to snap up your ideal home on the cheap, but buying before the first bricks have been laid is also laden with potential problems.
During the boom years, buying off plan was a popular concept and investors battled for the best plots, confident that by the time their property was built, it would have increased in value.
"When the market plummeted, so did the demand for off plan," says Katie Hunter of Waterfords estate agents. "More recently though, there has been a slight resurgence, especially of the larger schemes, mainly in thriving inner cities where developers know there is an abundance of willing investors, although buyers are a lot more cautious."
In August, the Markit/CIPS construction purchasing managers index rose to its highest level since September 2007, largely driven by residential building. In London, sales figures for new-builds are 43 per cent ahead of 2012 and three in five units are being sold off plan, according to a recent CBRE residential report. Off-plan sales are even higher in some boroughs including the City (84 per cent) and Newham (97 per cent). This has fed into other parts of the country with Linden Homes selling nearly three quarters of the units in weeks at its new Huntington Court development in York.
Early birds with worms
In a rising market, buying off plan can reap financial rewards. You could agree to pay say £150,000 and by completion it could be worth more. Developers offset the cost of building works with off-plan sales and are therefore willing to offer discounted prices and cash incentives such as stamp duty repaid to entice early buyers.
You will have to put down a deposit immediately, typically 10 per cent, but otherwise you pay the rest on completion, which is great for cash flow. Participating developers will allow you to reserve a new home with a 5 per cent deposit under the Help to Buy scheme, although you cannot exchange contracts before three months to legal completion of the sale.
If you buy early enough it's also possible to pick and choose the plot that suits you best. And you may have a say in the final specification and choice of fixtures and fittings. New homes are energy efficient so you can expect lower maintenance bills and, depending on the builder, you may be allowed to pitch in ideas.
"It may be possible to negotiate a shell-only purchase, whereby the owner takes on a serviced completed shell and then fits out the rest themselves," says Michael Holmes, spokesperson for the National Home Improvement Show. "This will reduce the price."
The best-laid plans
There are, however, a considerable number of potential downsides, not least because successfully buying off plan relies on prices going up – if they don't, you will have lost money before you've even set foot in it. Signing a contract in good times is never a guarantee that the value will not collapse while it is being built.
A new home is sold at a premium of 5 per cent-10 per cent and research also suggests period properties offer far greater long-term returns. This year property investment advisers Huntly Hooper said older homes in central prime London produced quadruple the return of new ones over five years to the end of 2012 (a return of 42.7 per cent compared with 10.7 per cent).
Securing a mortgage can be a headache too as a few lenders impose restrictions around loan-to-value ratios. Your bank or building society may withdraw or alter its offer before completion if property values take a downward turn. Developers can go bust, taking your deposit with them, and if you have to pull out of the deal, the developer could hold you to the contract you signed, which means that if they have to re-sell at a lower price, you will pay the difference.
"You may be able to secure a better price, but be wary of deals saying 'buy off plan and save 40 per cent' - they can't really justify this as a sale price hasn't yet been established," says Kate Faulkner of independent property advice site Propertychecklists.co.uk.
It's also important to find out when the rest of the development is due to finish or you risk living in a building site for the first few years.
Pays your money...
The bottom line is you don't know exactly what you are paying for with off plan. Ask to see all specification details including a full set of landscape drawings, electrical plans .new homes do have a 10-year warranty from the National House Building Council. However, they are notorious for small defects such as kitchen cupboards that don't close properly, broken roof tiles and loos that don't flush properly. They have a reputation for small rooms, thin plasterboard walls and lack of storage.
Condensation is a common problem now new buildings aren't left to stand to allow the plaster to dry completely so you may have to invest in a dehumidifier and leave internal doors and windows open to avoid water damage. If you're really unlucky and the development is built on brownfield land you could face far more serious issues such as flooding, poor drainage and sewage. Find out whether there are any other planning applications nearby which could impact your new home. Above all, do your homework on the company behind the development.
Once you've signed the contract don't sit back and hope for the best. Make regular trips to the site and don't be shy about asking questions. If you buy off plan overseas there are even more pitfalls, so don't sign anything until you've sought some professional, independent advice.Reuse content


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- 2 tablespoons Pure Wesson Vegetable Oil, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 oz each)
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes with Mild Green Chilies, undrained
- 1 pkg (10 oz each) refrigerated Alfredo sauce
- 12 ounces dry spinach or plain fettuccine, cooked according to package directions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
How to Make It
Hands On: 10 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts; cook 10 minutes, turning once, or until no longer pink in centers. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add onions and bell peppers. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add undrained tomatoes; reduce heat to low. Stir in Alfredo sauce and heat gently 3 to 4 minutes until hot, stirring frequently.
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Many of you guys know just how random I am. One thought pops into my mind and then another. Well, I am pretty much the same when it comes to web surfing. Somehow, while searching for something online tonight, I ran across a great website that I know you guys will love: Oklahoma Travel Net. I love that there are tons of videos with random places throughout the state and, specifically, Tulsa. This will sooo come in handy for out of town visitors. And, I am very impressed with the video quality and load time. (Can you tell I have been working on a website lately??)
Did you guys know we have a children's museum??
Tommy and I have ALWAYS wondered about that "Asian Museum" at the entrance to I-44 and Harvard. Well, now I know!
I consider myself pretty "in the know" but I had NEVER heard of this chocolatier. And, you know how I love dessert!
Also, for those of you who are interested in a "staycation" this summer, there are many interesting places to visit. I might just have to take a trip throughout OK soon. I am so intrigued.
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Silver Wheaton in $1.9 billion stream deal with Vale
TORONTO Feb 5 (Reuters) - Silver Wheaton Corp said on Tuesday it had signed a $1.9 billion deal with Brazil's Vale SA to acquire a share of the gold produced at some of the company's mines in Brazil and Canada.
Silver Wheaton will pay $1.33 billion for 25 percent of gold produced at the Salobo mine in Brazil over its mine life, and $570 million for 70 percent of gold produced over a 20-year period at some of Vale's mines in Sudbury, Ontario.
The deal, which also includes 10 million Silver Wheaton warrants, will immediately boost the silver producer's gold output by some 110,000 ounces a year.
The Vancouver-based streaming company pays a lump sum up front to secure future precious metal production. Silver Wheaton will also pay Vale $400 an ounce, or the prevailing market price for gold if lower, at the time of production.
Gold was worth about $1,670 an ounce on Tuesday.
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Just caught the last part of Tom Selleck in Quigley Down Under on cable. Did they identify the caliber of that Sharps he carries?
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Symposium to Highlight Study of Unique Films Preserved at University of Arizona Special Collections
Date: May 3, 2012
Times: 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Special Collections
Contact: Verónica Reyes-Escudero
As a major visual and narrative art form of the 20th century, cinema can offer insight into little known, or perhaps little understood, peoples, traditions, and cultures. This spring, two film collections – the recently acquired Ken Wolfgang Archival Film Collection in Special Collections and the online American Indian Film Gallery – provided a unique cultural and archival research opportunity for graduate students in the English department.
Under the direction of Jennifer Jenkins, associate professor of English, the 14 students enrolled in "History and Theory of Film" were the first to be allowed scholarly access to the Wolfgang collection. The results of their intensive study will be shared at the 2012 Student Research Symposium on Thursday, May 3, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in Special Collections. The event is free and open to the public.
Hosted by Special Collections and the UA Department of English, the symposium will highlight the interdisciplinary study of filmmaking and storytelling as a means toward cultural understanding. The graduate students will explore four categories of film during the event, with special attention to the work of Ken Wolfgang:
• Hollywood & Film Theory
• Cinematic Mexico
• Adaptation: Page/Stage/Big Screen/Small Screen
• Ken Wolfgang, Archival Film & Representations of Mexico
Donated to Special Collections in 2011 by his wife, professor Kendra Gaines, the Ken Wolfgang Archival Film Collection includes full-length independently produced travelogue films that share rare glimpses of world cultures including Japan, India, Thailand, Singapore, Austria and Mexico from the 1950s – 1980s. Ken Wolfgang was a self-taught filmmaker who relied on his innate storytelling ability to authentically document the daily lives of people from little known, and often misunderstood, parts of the world. His films succeeded in sharing stories that had not been told before, stories about people and places who were quite unknown to American audiences.
Wolfgang presented his films throughout the country on the U.S. travel film lecture circuit. For each showing he wrote his own scripts, chose his own music and sound effects, and did his own live narration to large audiences as the film was projected. His work was nationally recognized by organizations like National Geographic and film producer Walt Disney.
In addition to sharing the students' research efforts, the symposium also launches the newly established Ken Wolfgang & Kendra Gaines Library Endowment for the purpose of continuing the tradition of filmmaking as storytelling and cultural introduction. Graduate students from across the disciplines who are pursuing projects involving film as an historical aesthetic or cultural medium, or who are developing script projects, may apply for endowment support. Awards will be granted for research and research-related activities conducted in the film and associated collections housed at UA Special Collections.
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PwC Acquires Certain Assets of The Locator Services Group to Expand Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Capabilities
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PwC receives Honorable Mention Special Award for 2017 SAP HANA Innovation
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PwC Survey: Millennials Mature With Their Finances
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Wednesday, April 12, 2017
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$11.7 billion Deployed to US Startups in Q4 2016, According to the MoneyTree Report
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Deal activity to US venture-backed companies below 1,000
PwC's Strategy& Introduces New Book "Fit for Growth: A Guide to Strategic Cost Cutting, Restructuring, and Renewal"
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Fit for Growth serves as the ultimate handbook on strategic cost management, illustrating the importance of investing resources in what makes an organization unique in the market and cutting costs constructively everywhere else.
PwC and Carnegie Mellon University Launch Risk and Regulatory Innovation Center To Help Build Trust In Society And Address Complex Business Issues
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
Center Will Harness Cutting-Edge Research for Real-World Applications.
Amidst Political Uncertainty, the shift to Value Continues: PwC Health Research Institute's Top Health Industry Trends for 2017
Thursday, December 15, 2016
New policies, emerging technologies and industry drug pricing will contribute to increased innovation and collaboration in the New Health Economy
PwC ranks top in Great Place to Work® and Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents list
Monday, December 12, 2016
As an organization that respects how hard its partners, principals and staff work, both on the job and at home, PwC is proud to announce its top place among the 2016 Best Workplaces for Parents. PwC was ranked no. 1 on the list, which is based on anonymous employee feedback, as well as benefits that help mothers and fathers participate fully in their organizations.
Changing Supply-Demand Dynamic Tips the Balance in the US Lodging Sector, According to PwC
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Occupancy levels expected to decline in 2017 after an eight-year run.
How I...Help to restore a city landmark
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
PricewaterhouseCoopers partner, Keith Stolzenburg, is president of Martin House board.
PwC's Strategy& and SAP Collaborate to Revolutionize Trade Management
Thursday, November 17, 2016
PwC's Strategy& has announced that working closely with SAP, Generation 5 of Strategy&'s Performance Analyzer will be built on the SAP HANA® platform.
Increasingly complex economic conditions means stakes are higher for companies in distress
Monday, November 14, 2016
The ALM Intelligence report highlights "PwC has some of the most comprehensive Crisis and Recovery services, particularly in restructuring".
Despite Looming Deadline, Companies Still Lag in Preparing for New Revenue Recognition Standards, According to PwC / FERF Survey
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Survey reveals some of the most pressing challenges and largest impacts of implementation.
Companies shifting more R&D spending away from physical products to software and services: 2016 Global Innovation 1000 Study
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Companies who allocated more of their R&D budgets to software offerings reported significantly faster revenue growth than others according to PwC's Strategy&
Differences Between Corporates and Investors Are Creating Gaps Around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosures, According to a New PwC Report
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
With Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting Becoming Increasingly Common Among Corporates, Investors Are Looking for Better Quality and Transparency.
PwC Digital Services Unveils New Method to Drive Business Transformation
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
70% of business transformations fail. PwC announces the BXT method to change the way organizations compete today.
$10.6 Billion in Venture Capital Deployed to Startup Ecosystem in Third Quarter, According to the MoneyTree Report
Friday, October 14, 2016
Eleventh Consecutive Quarter of More than $10 Billion in Venture Capital Investments.
Boards are Feeling Increased Pressure as Investors Turn up the Heat, According to PwC's 2016 Annual Corporate Directors Survey
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Nearly Half of Directors Say Their Company Increased Share Buybacks in Response to Investor Demands
PwC launches Fit for Growth Performance Analytics for SAP® Digital Boardroom
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Working closely with SAP to build on the newly launched SAP Digital Boardroom, PwC today announced the release of PwC Fit for Growth Performance Analytics (FFGPA) app.
Executives Adopting New Tech to Manage Cyber Threats and Achieve Competitive Advantages, According to PwC Survey
Wednesday, October 05, 2016
The Global State of Information Security® Survey 2017 examines how executives are adopting technology and collaborative approaches to cybersecurity and privacy to manage threats and achieve competitive advantages.
Holiday Spending is Expected to Increase 10% During 2016 Season, Although Store-Based Retailers Will Likely Struggle to Capture that Growth, According to PwC US
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
Consumer Spend Will Likely Reach Highest Level Since Great Recession; Digital Sales & Mobile Shopping to Rise Significantly.
PwC Receives Three Salesforce Partner Innovation Awards at Dreamforce 2016
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
Global consulting firm is most awarded Salesforce Partner in 2016; Awards were received for work with Lenovo and Sam's Club
PwC lists 7 human capital priorities for financial services
Monday, October 03, 2016
New regulation, fast-shifting customer expectations and technological and economic disruption are challenging long-standing business models in financial services.
Audit Committees Should Focus on Corporate Culture to Mitigate Fraudulent Behavior
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Audit committees should be aggressively assessing corporate culture to detect and deter unethical behavior in their organizations, according to a new paper released by the Internal Audit Foundation and PwC US.
U.S. Cities Slipping in Race for Global Competitiveness, According to PwC's Cities of Opportunity 7
Wednesday, September 07, 2016
U.S. cities are demonstrating strength in leading economic and social indicators, but are also revealing dimensions where they are falling behind as engines of global competition and urban well-being, according to PwC's Cities of Opportunity 7.
Potential-Helping you reach yours
Monday, August 15, 2016
PwC has teamed up with online course provider Coursera to offer four courses in data analytics
PwC & Kellogg Deliver Course On Family-Owned Businesses
Friday, August 05, 2016
Today, we're proud to announce that PwC's Family Business Services Practice and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University have joined together to create a two-day executive education course on topics and issues faced by family-owned enterprises and their owners.
Changes To How Your Company's Financial Assets Are Measured
Monday, August 01, 2016
In June, the FASB issued its long-awaited financial instruments impairment standard. The scope of the standard is broad, so while financial services companies will experience the biggest impact, all companies, in all sectors, will need to apply aspects of the new standard.
PwC US and Paxata to Offer New Self-Service Data Preparation Platform for Business Teams
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
PwC US and Paxata today announced that they will deliver a new self-service data preparation solution to PwC's existing governance, risk, and compliance capabilities.
New York Regulator Puts its Foot Down: New Law Changes the Game on Money Laundering
Monday, July 25, 2016
Drawing a line in the sand
$15.3 Billion in Venture Capital Deployed to Startup Ecosystem in Second Quarter, According to the MoneyTree Report
Friday, July 15, 2016
Tenth Consecutive Quarter of More than $10 Billion in Venture Capital Investments
PwC Awarded NSA's Certified Incident Response Assistance Accreditation
Friday, July 08, 2016
PwC US announced today that it has been awarded the National Security Agency's (NSA) prominent Certified Incident Response Assistance (CIRA) accreditation. The NSA's objective of the CIRA accreditation is to identify government approved providers qualified to provide rapid cybersecurity incident response support and intrusion detection
Bob Saada Tapped to Lead PwC's US Deals Practice
Thursday, July 07, 2016
PwC US has appointed Bob Saada as the firm's U.S. Deals leader. In this role, Bob is responsible for overseeing approximately 2500 experienced professionals who advise corporate and private equity clients throughout the entire lifecycle of a transaction. He succeeds Martyn Curragh who recently assumed the position of PwC's U.S. Chief Financial Officer.
What's the big deal about using non-GAAP measures?
Wednesday, July 06, 2016
Non-GAAP measures are back in style again.
PwC Releases 2016 "Big Decisions" Global Data and Analytics Survey
Monday, June 27, 2016
Executives seek understanding of how to mix mind and machine for faster, more sophisticated decision-making.
Corporate Real Estate Executives Will Not Significantly Alter Leasing Strategies, But There Are Data Challenges Ahead In Light Of Sweeping Accounting Changes
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
New PwC and CBRE survey finds few executives anticipate reducing the average term of their leases and space leased but many expect challenges around data collection and systems
PwC Authors Update to COSO ERM Framework
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
COSO Enterprise Risk Management – Aligning Risk with Strategy and Performance integrates risk management with strategy and performance; Public comment period begins June 15.
Here's What's Driving Corporate Renewable Purchases
Monday, June 20, 2016
The growth of the renewable energy marketplace in the last 24 months has been breathtaking. Billions of dollars have been invested in building renewable generating capacity, which is in turn, lowering costs and creating more demand.
PwC launches new Global Crisis Center to help organizations confront crisis with confidence
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
PwC is launching a new center to help organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis.
PwC teams with Vlocity to strengthen industry-specific cloud capabilities
Thursday, June 09, 2016
PwC US and Vlocity to provide clients industry-specific, omni-channel cloud-based solutions to deliver high quality customer experiences.
Is Your Risk Management Aligned for Long-Term Growth
Wednesday, June 08, 2016
When it comes to risk alignment, it's not just about agreeing on a risk strategy -- it's about the execution of that strategy. The high performing companies in our latest 2016 Risk in review: Going the distance study demonstrate both risk agility and risk resiliency, realizing how critical it is to understand their strategy from the earliest development phase, moving from enterprise risk management to strategically aligned risk management.
PwC acquires Gelfond Group to complement its People Analytics and Employee Listening capabilities
Monday, June 06, 2016
PwC today announced the acquisition of Gelfond Group, a global leader in employee engagement and employee listening. With the closing of the deal, Gelfond Group now becomes part of PwC's People and Organization practice, adding to its strong people analytics and employee listening capabilities. PwC is a global leader in People Analytics and Surveys, with a thorough understanding of the specific workforce issues faced by companies in a broad range of industries.
PwC Corporate Finance Advises Haier on Acquisition of GE Appliances
Monday, June 06, 2016
$5.6 billion deal caps strong first half of high profile deals
Thursday, June 02, 2016
PwC's energy practice has been named "Consultancy of the Year" by Energy Risk Magazine at the 2016 Energy Risk Awards.
FASB's new lease standard is here – Now what?
Wednesday, June 01, 2016
With its new lease accounting standard, the FASB has ushered in a new age in the accounting for leases by lessors and lessees. The headline: come January 1, 2019, virtually all leases will be recorded on the balance sheet.
PwC wins 2016 Global Corporate Ventures Consultancy Firm of the Year - For the 2nd Straight Year!
Wednesday, June 01, 2016
The sixth annual Global Corporate Venturing awards are a celebration of the industry and how it helps entrepreneurs, the venture ecosystem and parent companies make the world a better place and deliver on their strategic and financial goals.
Tim Ryan announces the leadership team of PwC US
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
In preparation to take over as chairman of PwC US on July 1, I named our new leadership team this week.
PwC's New Approach To The Audit
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
As the audit transformation leader at PwC, my mission is to standardize, simplify and automate virtually everything we do.
As Current Cycle Matures, Hotel RevPAR Growth Decelerates According to PwC US; Supply Growth Moves Above Long-Term Average in 2017
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Occupancy levels at US hotels have begun to stabilize after reaching peak levels in 2015, according to Hospitality Directions, the lodging forecast released today by PwC US. Coming off the heels of a lackluster performance for the US lodging sector in Q4 2015, average daily rate ("ADR") growth in the first quarter was the lowest since Q4 2013.
Three Opportunities Facing The Next Generation Of Family Business Owners
Monday, May 23, 2016
One of the biggest challenges facing family businesses involves passing the baton the next generation. And, while this continues to be a top concern, next generation family business owners tell us they're navigating even more challenges than ever.
The Secret Sauce to Boardroom Composition: Start Telling Your Story
Friday, May 20, 2016
Who's really sitting in today's boardrooms? Do the board members have the right skills and experience to direct the company for the future? Does the board's diversity match that of its customers and employees?
PwC's Energy Practice Named Consultancy of the Year
Thursday, May 19, 2016
PwC's energy practice has been named "Consultancy of the Year" by Energy Risk Magazine at the 2016 Energy Risk Awards. The Energy Risk Awards recognize excellence across the global energy and commodities markets and was held in Houston on May 17.
Why private companies are flocking to Florida
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Great news for Floridians: our economy is booming. Just last month employment grew by 4,100 jobs*, and Florida businesses added more than 200,000 jobs over the past 12 months. Second only to California.
Tax sits on a goldmine of data
Tuesday, May 03, 2016
Is your tax team an integral part of your businesses' data and analytics efforts? Leading organizations are investing heavily to unlock the power of data—to accelerate performance, make speedier decisions, identify risk, and drive value.
Tripp Davis: New managing partner for PricewaterhouseCoopers
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Tripp Davis was definitely interested in accounting when he started college in the late 1980s but wanted to explore the field of technology that was just starting to be more fully integrated into the business environment.
Helping Students Stay on Track for Graduation
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
In Philadelphia, It's a Family Affair
PwC: Private Company CEOs Are Confident About Growth
Monday, April 25, 2016
While the business environment has never been more complex -- or more volatile -- private companies are assuredly confident in their prospects for the future. That's among the key findings of PwC's 19th Annual Global CEO Survey, Private Company View, which assessed the views of 848 private company CEOs from 79 countries.
Maturation of auto sector in China forcing a 'new normal', according to PwC
Thursday, April 21, 2016
As the auto sector in China shows signs of maturity, annual sales growth is expected to slow considerably, according to PwC's April 2016 Autofacts Analyst Note.
PwC Survey: US Workers Feeling More Financial Stress
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Financial stress rates in the US are among the highest they have been over the last five years, with workers facing more financial burdens and increased debt, according to a new survey.
Finance Transformation must include Tax
Monday, April 18, 2016
Conducting Finance transformation initiatives? Why you need to include your Tax function
Companies that effectively balance risk agility and risk resilience are destined for long-term growth, says PwC
Monday, April 18, 2016
Risk agility has the ability to maximize growth in the near-term, but aligning agility with risk resiliency will give companies the greatest competitive edge in the long-term, according to a new study from PwC US entitled, Risk in review: Going the distance.
$12.1 Billion in Venture Capital Deployed to Startup Ecosystem in First Quarter, According to the MoneyTree Report
Friday, April 15, 2016
Venture capitalists invested $12.1 billion in 969 deals in the first quarter of 2016, according to the MoneyTree™ Report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), based on data provided by Thomson Reuters.
Tim Ryan selected US Chairman of PwC
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
PwC US has selected Timothy F. Ryan as its new US chairman for a four-year term beginning on July 1, 2016.
PwC Strengthens Its Financial Crime Services with NICE Actimize Relationship
Thursday, April 07, 2016
PwC US today announced that it has launched a joint business relationship and delivery partner agreement with NICE Actimize in its effort to help organizations fight financial crime.
PwC's Beth Paul: FASB Takes A Positive Turn On NFP Standard
Monday, April 04, 2016
Financial reporting by NFPs and business entities now appears to be moving closer together. Keeping the models converged, where possible, is in the best interest of financial statement users.
US CEOs Battling Headwinds on Taxes, Regulation
Friday, April 01, 2016
The daily drumbeat about US companies and the taxes they pay (or don't pay) around the world is becoming hard to ignore.
The New Accountant - We're Not Bean Counters Anymore
Monday, March 28, 2016
At PwC, we understand that we won't thrive as an organization by simply adapting to change – we need people to DRIVE change – throughout our profession and for our clients.
PwC Selected for Military Times Best for Vets: Employers 2016 List
Monday, March 21, 2016
Today, PwC received recognition as a top employer of veterans by Military Times. Selected as a Best for Vets: Employer for 2016, the distinction acknowledges PwC's commitment to attracting, hiring, mentoring, and increasing the retainment of America's veterans and veteran spouses.
PwC's Guide For Assessing Your Company's Capital Allocation Strategy
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
US companies are sitting on record levels of cash today. While this phenomenon indicates robust balance sheet health, it also raises questions about the best way to use this liquidity.
Private companies reveal their top issues for Election 2016
Thursday, March 10, 2016
With primary season well underway, U.S. business leaders are keeping an eye on the 2016 elections. PwC's recently released quarterly Trendsetter Barometer® survey asked the nation's leading private companies about the impact of the upcoming elections on their businesses.
Increase Internal Audit's Value by Focusing on Leadership, Says PwC
Tuesday, March 08, 2016
Firm outlines five characteristics of very effective internal audit leaders that help achieve stakeholder alignment and better performance
PwC Extends Reach of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud with Financial Services Cloud Assessment
Tuesday, March 08, 2016
PwC today announced the Financial Services Cloud Assessment, extending the reach of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud by providing the perspective and analysis companies need to gauge the benefits of transitioning wealth management to a cloud-based service.
Bob Moritz selected Global Chairman of PwC
Monday, March 07, 2016
The PricewaterhouseCoopers International Network has selected Robert E. Moritz as its new chairman for a four-year term beginning on July 1, 2016.
PwC announces new Global Chairman Bob Moritz
Monday, March 07, 2016
The PricewaterhouseCoopers International Network has selected Robert E. Moritz as its new chairman for a four-year term beginning on July 1, 2016.
PwC Names Aaron Gilcreast New U.S. Valuation Services Leader
Thursday, March 03, 2016
PwC US today announced that Aaron Gilcreast has been appointed U.S. Valuation Services Leader, within the firm's Assurance practice. Based in PwC's Atlanta office, Gilcreast will oversee a team of 300 professionals focused on delivering sector-specific valuation and finance consulting capabilities to support a wide range of corporate and capital market needs. He succeeds John Glynn, who is retiring after more than 30 years with PwC.
Three Ways Technology Is Shaping the #PwCaudit
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Two years ago, if you'd asked my son away at college if he knew what I was up to, I'd have answered "Not since he last called home." But in that short space of time, digital technology and mobile connectivity have dramatically changed how he and I communicate. Matt was my first Twitter "follower" – and today, along with friends and business associates, he gets regular updates via my Twitter feed on what's important to my profession – accounting.
James C. Kennedy Inducted into the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Media & communications technology innovator honored by PwC US at the Technology Association of Georgia's annual summit
Top international honour for PwC's Corporate Treasury team
Monday, February 22, 2016
Team features in Treasury Management International's annual Awards for Innovation and Excellence for 15th consecutive year.
PwC Launches New Offerings to Advance Innovation in Healthcare
Thursday, February 18, 2016
DoubleJump Health™ will accelerate more efficient, higher quality care across the entire health system
Human Resources Transformation Enabled in the Cloud, According to PwC's Annual HR Technology Survey
Thursday, February 18, 2016
HR applications continuing to shift to the cloud as CHROs pursue cost savings, IT self-sufficiency, innovation and mobility.
PwC US Announces Three New Partners in Charlotte
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
PwC US announced today three new partners have joined the firm based in PwC's Charlotte, NC office.
Tackling Third Party Risks – PwC's Guide For Boards
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
A company's "value chain" involves formulas, processes, materials, and relationships that make it unique in how it provides value to its customers. The value chain defines the company, but it's also fraught with risks, often through its integrated relationships with third parties.
Global Automotive M&A Activity Sets New Records in 2015; Positive Outlook Expected to Continue, According to PwC
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
As 2015 set records in global automotive merger and acquisition deal value, average deal size, and number and value of megadeals, one aspect of the industry recovery became clear: the financial strength of the auto industry is back and the outlook is strong, according to an analysis by PwC.
Introducing PwC's Governance Insights Center
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
It gives me great pleasure to introduce readers to PwC's Governance Insights Center. The new Center merges the former Center for Board Governance and PwC's Investor Resource Institute.
Industrial Manufacturing M&A Records 10 Year High in Deal Volume Despite Recent Declines in Value
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
Absent the level of megadeal (transactions worth more than $1 billion) activity recorded in 2014, merger and acquisition (M&A) value in the industrial manufacturing industry declined significantly in 2015, according to Assembling Value, a quarterly analysis of global deal activity in the industrial manufacturing industry by PwC US.
2015 a Record Year for Aerospace & Defense M&A, According to PwC US
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
2015 was a record year for M&A activity in the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry, according to Mission control, a quarterly analysis of global merger & acquisition (M&A) activity in the A&D industry by PwC US.
M&A Activity Remains Steady in 2015 for the Engineering & Construction Sector, According to PwC US
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the engineering and construction sector remained consistent for full year 2015, according to Engineering growth, a quarterly analysis of the global deal activity in the engineering and construction industry by PwC US.
Solid Year for Chemicals M&A Activity in 2015, According to PwC US
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
Merger & acquisitions (M&A) activity in the chemicals industry ended 2015 with a total of 183 deals worth more than $50 million, and a total of $145.6 billion in value, compared with 182 deals going into $84.6 billion in the prior year according to Chemical compounds, a quarterly analysis of the global deal activity in the chemicals industry by PwC US.
2015 Transportation & Logistics M&A Value Doubles Previous Year
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
It was a noteworthy year for merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the transportation and logistics industry, as total deal value nearly doubled the level raised in 2014, according to Intersections.
Metals M&A Value Doubles in 2015, According to PwC US
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
Merger and acquisition (M&A) value in the metals industry doubled in 2015 from 2014 driven by the one blockbuster deal that occurred in the third quarter, according to Forging Ahead, a quarterly analysis of the global deal activity in the metals industry by PwC US.
Private Companies Are Spending, Despite Decreasing Economic Optimism
Tuesday, February 02, 2016
Private companies continue to be the backbone of our economy. What they tell us in our quarterly Trendsetter Barometer survey about their economic sentiments and intentions around hiring, wages and growth investments often shows us direction of the broader economy.
PwC US Anticipates Super Bowl 50 to Generate Over $220 Million in Direct Spending for the San Francisco Bay Area
Monday, February 01, 2016
According to PwC US, direct spending by the National Football League (NFL), businesses, visitors, and media on area lodging, transportation, food and beverage, entertainment, business services, and other hospitality and tourism activities related to Super Bowl 50 is expected to total more than $220 million.
PwC Receives 2015/2016 Best in KLAS Category Leader Award
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Today, PwC was awarded top recognition within the "2015/2016 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Services" award for excellence in clinical documentation improvement (CDI) services.
PwC Receives SAP® North America Partner Excellence Award 2016 for Partner Growth
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Today PwC received the SAP® North America Partner Excellence Award 2016 for Partner Growth. The award was presented by SAP (NYSE: SAP) to the top-performing SAP partners in the North America region that have made outstanding contributions to driving their customers' digital transformation.
In 2016, Average Daily Rate Reluctantly Takes the Driver's Seat, says PwC US
Monday, January 25, 2016
An updated lodging forecast released today by PwC US expects revenue per available room ("RevPAR") growth in 2016 to continue, increasing by 5.5 percent, despite signs of potential economic concerns. Performance of the US lodging sector during the fourth quarter of 2015 was lackluster, with hotels struggling to meaningfully increase average daily rates ("ADR"), even as occupancy levels continued to increase, albeit at a slower pace.
PwC Appoints Jeanette Calandra as San Jose Market Managing Partner
Monday, January 25, 2016
PwC US today announced the appointment of Jeanette Calandra to managing partner of the firm's San Jose market. Jeanette will be responsible for leading a team of more than 1,300 professionals to deliver high quality, innovative business solutions across consulting, accounting and tax to clients.
$58.8 Billion in Venture Capital Invested Across U.S. in 2015, According to the MoneyTree™ Report
Friday, January 15, 2016
$11.3 Billion in Venture Capital Deployed to Startup Ecosystem in Fourth Quarter 2015 Makes Second Highest Full Year Total Since 1995
How PwC is simplifying the audit through innovation
Monday, January 11, 2016
When you consider how technology is transforming and disrupting industries, no doubt you think of the mobile devices and apps we use as consumers of entertainment, or you may even think of the changes happening in traditionally stalwart industries like banking and healthcare. Professional services firms like PwC may not on your list, but we should be.
Patrick Hynes Joins PwC's Cybersecurity Practice as a Principal
Wednesday, January 06, 2016
PwC US announced Patrick Hynes has joined the firm as a Principal in the Advisory cybersecurity practice, focused on cyber crime and breach response. He is based in PwC's Los Angeles office.
Merger Mania, Drug Pricing and New Tech: PwC's Health Research Institute List of Top Health Industry Trends for 2016
Wednesday, December 09, 2015
According to PwC's Health Research Institute (HRI), 2016 will be a year of firsts for players within healthcare as the industry adapts to the main forces driving the New Health Economy: the rise of consumerism, the focus on value, downward pressure on costs, technological innovation and the impact of new entrants.
PWC US TV & VIDEO CONSUMPTION ANALYSIS: 20% of Consumers Could Ditch Cable Subscriptions in 2016
Wednesday, December 09, 2015
PwC US' entertainment, media & communications (EMC) practice reveals its latest analysis on TV consumption trends, titled "Videoquake 3.0: The Evolution of TV's Revolution," which includes insights from more than 1,200 US consumers, focus groups and social media listening.
PwC's commitment to enhancing audit quality and transparency
Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Today we issued PwC's 2015 Our focus on audit quality report where we provide stakeholders with a transparent look at the foundation of quality in our assurance practice - including the actions we have taken, and will continue to take, to sustain and build upon audit quality.
Health Sector Transformation Requires a Primary Care Makeover, According to PwC's Health Research Institute
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
In the New Health Economy, primary care is likely to make a comeback -- with a newfangled twist, according to a new report from PwC's Health Research Institute (HRI). Technology, consumer-friendly new entrants and care teams that rely less on a single physician are leading the way to a reimagined primary care system, poised to deliver better value to today's demanding purchasers.
PwC US Tracks Shift in Consumer Attitudes Towards Brands; Sees 47 Percent Attrition Rate in Brand Leadership Since 1999
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Between 1999 and 2014, 47 percent of brands fell off the top 100 "leader brands," according to a PwC US study. The number jumps even higher to 72 percent when the leader brand set is expanded to include product brands.
PwC Announces New US Private Company Services Leader
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
For nearly a decade, PwC US has brought its full suite of services – audit and assurance, tax and advisory – to private companies across industries and at varying sizes from multinational to emerging. Today, PwC announces a new chapter in its history serving private companies, their owners and high net-worth individuals, appointing Shawn Panson as its US Private Company Services (PCS) Leader.
Advertising Age names PwC's Experience Center One of the 10 Best Places to Work in Advertising & Media
Monday, November 16, 2015
PwC's Digital Services Experience Center has ranked #6 overall in Advertising Age's 2015-2016 50 Best Places to Work in Advertising & Media survey, released November 16, 2015. PwC's Digital Services Experience Center achieved its ranking based on criteria such as hiring practices, benefits packages, salaries, office perks, workplace environment and design. Over 20,000 people were surveyed as part of the selection process.
Consulting Magazine Honors Carina Markel With Professional Services Award
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Carina Markel, Chicago-based Deals Partner, helps clients successfully execute complex deals, primarily Spin-offs, Divestitures, Initial Public Offerings, Publicly Traded Partnerships, and Mergers and Acquisitions.
Cavs and PwC to Plant 100 Trees at two Akron - Area Elementary Schools as Part of "Trees for Threes" Program
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Northeast Ohio will be a little greener in the future thanks to the Cleveland Cavaliers and PwC and their "Trees for Threes" program. With trees donated by The Davey Tree Expert Co., the two organizations pledged to plant one tree for every three-pointer made by the Cavs over the course of the team's 41 regular season home games in 2014-15 – resulting in 422 total trees being planted in Cleveland and Akron.
The PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. Commits New Funding to Further Support Veterans; PwC US Names Newly Created Veterans Advocacy and Recruiting Leader
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Today, The PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. announced a new grant to support veterans with a $1 million commitment to the Four Block Foundation, non-profit organization helping veterans find meaningful careers through transition support, rehabilitation services, and professional development.
Average daily rate growth continues to lag expectations, despite peak occupancy levels, says PwC US
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
An updated lodging forecast released today by PwC US expects revenue per available room ("RevPAR") growth in 2015 to be driven more by occupancy than previously expected, as average daily rate ("ADR") growth continues to look for a firm footing.
Few company operations are designed to provide customer value, says PwC
Thursday, November 05, 2015
PwC finds that few companies are designed to deliver what customers value.
Connecticut Insurers See Disruption as Opportunity, According to Industry Report from PwC US and Connecticut IFS Cluster
Wednesday, November 04, 2015
The Connecticut insurance sector continues to play a key role in the state's economy and the global insurance landscape, as the industry faces more disruption than others*, according to the fourth installment in a series of insurance industry reports from PwC US and the Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services Cluster (CT IFS).
Private companies: The new economic indicator
Sunday, November 01, 2015
At 20 years old, PwC's Trendsetter Barometer Survey sheds light on how private companies are at the forefront of key economic insights
Michael P. Jackson Joins PwC's Public Sector Practice as a Senior Advisor
Thursday, October 29, 2015
PwC US announced Michael P. Jackson has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in the public sector practice, focused on challenges facing the government in national security, cyber, and state & local government. He is based in PwC's McLean, VA office.
Corporate Deals Drive 50% Increase in Power and Utilities M&A Activity in the Third Quarter of 2015, According to PwC US
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Large strategic corporate transactions drove merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the North American power and utilities industry in the third quarter (Q3) of 2015, according to PwC US's quarterly deals snapshot, North American Power & Utilities Deals: Q3 2015.
Corporate Deals Drive 50% Increase in Power and Utilities M&A Activity in the Third Quarter of 2015, According to PwC US
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Large strategic corporate transactions drove merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the North American power and utilities industry in the third quarter (Q3) of 2015, according to PwC US's quarterly deals snapshot, North American Power & Utilities Deals: Q3 2015.
PwC Names Former FBI Deputy Director to Lead New Financial Crimes Unit
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
PwC US announces creation of a Financial Crimes Unit comprised of more than 300 professionals in cybersecurity, anti-money laundering, sanctions, fraud and anti-bribery/anti-corruption.
Midstream Segment Boosts Third Quarter U.S. Oil & Gas Deal Activity, According to PwC US
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Megadeals in the midstream segment dominated U.S. oil and gas deal value despite a slow-down in capital markets in the third quarter of 2015, according to PwC US. In total, there were 14 midstream deals accounting for $63.5 billion in the third quarter of 2015, or 70 percent of overall deal value.
Companies Not Fully Prepared for Implementation of New Revenue Recognition Standard, According to PwC / FERF Survey
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
A new survey conducted by PwC US and Financial Executives Research Foundation (FERF), The New Revenue Recognition Standard — Assessing Impact and Implementation, has found that progress in implementing the new revenue recognition standard is limited.
PwC Welcomes David Ethridge as Managing Director in Deals Practice
Monday, October 26, 2015
PwC US today announced the appointment of David Ethridge to Managing Director in the firm's Deals practice and U.S. IPO Services leader.
$16 Billion in Venture Capital Deployed to Startup Ecosystem in Third Quarter, According to the MoneyTree Report
Friday, October 16, 2015
Venture capitalists invested $16.3 billion in 1,070 deals in the third quarter of 2015, according to the MoneyTree™ Report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), based on data provided by Thomson Reuters.
$16 Billion in Venture Capital Deployed to Startup Ecosystem in Third Quarter, According to the MoneyTree Report
Friday, October 16, 2015
Venture capitalists invested $16.3 billion in 1,070 deals in the third quarter of 2015, according to the MoneyTree™ Report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), based on data provided by Thomson Reuters.
PwC Launches The Experience Center to help Clients Accelerate Digital Innovation and Transformation
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
Today, PwC announced the creation of a new global Experience Center to accelerate how the firm provides digital-centric services to clients. The Experience Center is the latest addition to PwC's Digital Services.
Business Leaders Gaining on Cybersecurity Risks
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
New tools are helping to transform cybersecurity frameworks, yielding holistic, integrated safeguards against cyberattacks; Cloud computing has had a significant impact on technology innovation in the past decade, and it is increasingly central to secure interconnected digital ecosystems; The Internet of Things are expected to increase the stakes for securing cloud-based networks as the number of internet connected devices continues to surge to greater than 30 billion by 2020; There was a 38% increase in detected information security incidents, as well as a 24% boost in security budgets observed in 2015
Tuesday, October 06, 2015
U.S. IPO activity decreased in the third quarter of 2015, as market volatility increased and investors paused to evaluate the impact of slowing growth in China and other markets, among other global macro-economic and geopolitical concerns.
Board Members Aiming to Balance a Long-Term Approach with the Need to Meet Short-Term Investor Expectations, According to PwC's 2015 Annual Corporate Directors Survey
Tuesday, October 06, 2015
PwC today released its 2015 Annual Corporate Directors Survey, a comprehensive report based on responses from 783 public company directors. The new report delivers compelling insights into the factors that influence boardroom decisions.
Overall Holiday Spending Forecasts Less Relevant as Retailers Focus on Distinct Consumer Segments, According to PwC US
Tuesday, October 06, 2015
For the 2015 holiday shopping season, the dollar figure forecast on consumer spend is less relevant for retailers, according to PwC's 2015 Holiday Outlook. Rather, a deeper understanding of the complex retail landscape and the focus on building long-term shopper relationships is how retailers will define success this year.
Global Market Volatility Slows US IPO Market, According to PwC's Deals Practice
Tuesday, October 06, 2015
U.S. IPO activity decreased in the third quarter of 2015, as market volatility increased and investors paused to evaluate the impact of slowing growth in China and other markets, among other global macro-economic and geopolitical concerns.
PwC LLP Launches New Benefit To Help Employees Pay Down College Debt
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Landmark benefit addresses a chief concern among recent graduates
PwC Wins Sales Partner Innovation Award at Dreamforce 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
PwC recognized for outstanding contribution toward customer success in fourth annual Salesforce partner innovation awards
PwC Wins Marketing Partner Innovation Award at Dreamforce 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
PwC recognized for outstanding contribution toward customer success in fourth annual Salesforce partner innovation awards
YieldCos Look to Renewable Deals to Drive Growth and Returns in the Second Quarter, According to PwC US
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Renewable transactions in the wind and solar space drove merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the North American power and utilities industry in the second quarter of 2015, according to PwC US's quarterly deals snapshot North American Power & Utilities Deals: Q2 2015.
Biopharmaceutical Companies Pursue Cross-Sector Collaborations to Demonstrate Drug Value in the New Health Economy According to PwC's Health Research Institute
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Empowered consumers and connected technology are reconfiguring three crucial business operations: drug R&D, regulatory submission and product commercialization
PwC US Admits New Partner in Birmingham
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
PwC US announced that David Woodall has been admitted into the firm's partnership, effective today.
PwC US Announces Two New Partner Promotions in Nashville
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
PwC US announced two professionals from its Nashville, Tennessee office will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective today.
PwC US Admits New Assurance Partner in Miami
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
PwC US announced that Michael Parsons will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective today.
PwC US Issues 2015 Tax Rate Benchmarking Study for Industrial Products and Automotive Sectors
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
PwC US announced today that they will be adding five partners to the Pacific Northwest practice in Seattle and Portland. .
PwC US Announces 16 New Partner Promotions in the North Texas Market
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
PwC US announced 16 professionals from its North Texas market, which includes the Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and Little Rock, Arkansas offices, will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective today.
PwC's Jennifer Mantini and Adam Rosen Among M&A Advisor's 40 under 40 Emerging Leaders for 2015
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
PwC's Deals professionals awarded for outstanding contributions in M&A and turnarounds
2015 Poised to be Best Year for M&A since Financial Crisis, According to PwC
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Coming off a historic year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the U.S. retains its position among the most attractive markets for investments. As such, dealmaking during first half of 2015 has reflected a buoyant U.S. M&A market which is expected to gain steam through the end of the year, according to PwC US.
PwC US Announces Five New Partner Promotions in Atlanta
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
PwC US announced that five professionals from its Greater Atlanta market have been admitted into the firm's partnership, effective today.
PwC Admits Five New Partners in the Pacific Northwest
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
PwC US announced today that they will be adding five partners to the Pacific Northwest practice in Seattle and Portland.
PwC US Expands Risk Assurance Practice in Pacific Northwest Market
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Appoints Randy Melby as National Practice Leader in PwC's Risk Assurance Practice
PwC US Announces 16 Partner Promotions in Washington Metro Market
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
PwC US announced today that 16 professionals based in the Washington Metro market will be admitted into the firm's partnership, effective immediately.
PwC Awarded USAID Contract to Support Advancements in Global Health
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Firm wins government contract to aid in Global Health Supply Chain Program
PwC US Announces Four Partner Promotions in Minneapolis
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
PwC US announced today that four professionals from its Minneapolis office have been admitted into the firm's partnership, effective immediately.
PwC US Announces 11 New Partner Promotions in Houston and the US Energy Practice
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
PwC US announced that eight professionals from its Houston office have been admitted into the firm's partnership effective today.
Healthcare Spending Growth Rate Projected to Dip in 2016, According to PwC's Health Research Institute
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
In the 10th anniversary edition of the "Behind the Numbers" report, HRI forecasts its lowest medical cost trend in the past decade
PwC's 2015 State of Compliance Survey: The Role of the Chief Compliance Officer Must Evolve
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Compliance officers and the compliance function should actively participate in setting the corporate strategy, according to the fifth annual State of Compliance Survey (2015) released today by PwC US. While baseline compliance remains a big responsibility – and a big challenge – for compliance officers, according to PwC's survey, it is necessary to look beyond these obligations for the compliance function to grow and add value to the enterprise.


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Cool news, Drew! Love the new badge, and especially the kitten!
Cool! After the 'featured in a podcast' badge, now people will be recognized for appearing in other media as well.
You guys might want to adjust the transparency of the new badge background though: on the badges png spritesheet the new icon has a solid background color, unlike the fully transparent backgrounds of the rest. Since that background is a bit darker than the page background, it kinda sticks out on John's page too.
Awesome news! Love the Envato cat! And i agree with SiamJai about the background of the new badge.
i love the cat, is so expressive and the collar with the envato logo is super cool
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i love the cat, is so expressive and the collar with the envato logo is super cool
Felt exactly the same! The cat is cute as hell, but it's nice to see that a new badge has been brought in and I look foward to reading the magazine.
Great News ;)) I love badges ;D
Hello Drew
The cat is so cute Is it for real with the envato logo on the neckband ? If yes, i would like to get one for my kitty as well


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At work we periodically have short developer meetings to discuss what has happened in the last month. To do this, we go through the bugs in our issue tracking system, and the subversion commits in our repository. Unfortunately, getting an overview of the subversion commits was rather cumbersome, and we could not find any efficient tool to do this. Hence, svn-shortlog was born.
This is an attempt to format the subversion log of a one-month period in the following way:
- Beautiful HTML output.
- Compact representation of lots of information
- Usable with a not-so color rich beamer.
- Fully automatic.
- Install Ruby (both 1.8 or 1.9 should work).
- Download svn-shortlog.rb.
- Open svn-shortlog.rb with your favourite text editor, and configure the config section according to your needs.
- Doubleclick svn-shortlog.rb
- Open the generated changelog_....html file with your favourite browser.
Sample Output
Here is a sample output of one month of boost commits into trunk, taken from the public repository. The output is quite information dense, a quick description is in the screenshot:
Ideas, suggestions, problems? Please post them as a comment here, at the bug tracker.
This tool is based on the idea from my colleague Christoph Heindl and inspired by Linus' Kernel shortlog and Gmail.


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We'll be giving away ten invites to the VIP Most Refreshing Summer party, plus your chance to qualify for our personal watercraft sweepstakes and great prize giveaways from Coors Light.
Join us this Friday at The Full Moon Bar & Grill 490 Glen Lake Rd, Lake George, from 8p-10p for your chance to win a invite to our VIP Most Refreshing Summer Party.


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Read and rate Travel Journal Entries for Western, Fiji
Oct 11, 2015 - Bula
From Fiji, the land of cannibals. Yes, they were here. In the eighteenth century when Europeans were sailing around the Pacific exploring, everyone avoided the Fiji Islands. Fiji got the reputation in Europe and early America as the land of cannibals, and Tahiti and French Polynesia got the reputation for paradise with beautiful women and therefore lots of trade. Remember Mutiny on the Bounty? The crew, deciding they didn't like the tyranny of Captain Bligh, set him adrift and went back to Tahiti. Some of the mutineers sailed off to other...Jump to full entry
Trip Journal
Feb 10, 2015 - Lautoka, Fiji
Pete had a fine visit in Lautoka. The weather was nice, with temperatures in the 80's. He enjoyed getting outside off the ship a little bit. His job responsibilities are going well, although he is quite a bit busier with his scheduling and other jobs. He is feeling very confident about assuming the Music Director responsibilities in a few weeks because he has already been doing most of the job.Jump to full entry
Jan 22, 2015 - Leaving Sydney right before Australia Day - Headed to Nadi, Fiji today
I won't have wifi until we reach Hawaii so I'm doing the next two days ahead of time so that the trip map continues to get us back to Alaska! We fly out today (22nd) toward Honolulu with an overnight stay in Nadi, Fiji to break the trip up. As we are leaving Sydney there are signs showing the locations that are being closed off from 7am to 6pm on January 26th which is Australia Day --- the day they gained independence from England, yet stayed in the "family" by being in the Commonwealth. This is a national holiday with family gatherings,...Jump to full entry
Jan 18, 2015 - Lautoka, Fiji
Pete had the day off in Lautoka so he was taking it pretty easy. He didn't have any real plans when we spoke to him but the weather was fine and he had been off the ship. After two days in the Fiji ports, they were headed out to sea for the long trip back to Sydney. Everything is going very well for him right now.Jump to full entry
Jan 10, 2015 - Lautoka, Fiji
We took a water taxi to the town of Lautoka, Fiji and walked through the streets for several hours. Then we had a taxi driver do a little tour for the two of us out to a village, to coffee factory, through the country side and then to the part of town that held the Parliment and President's house. It was a very interesting glimspe at how hard it is to make a living in these towns and how expensive real housing is because so many foreigners are buying it to have a second home or create a resort type of setting for tourist. The water taxi...Jump to full entry
Dec 25, 2014 - Lautoka, Fiji
Pete spent Christmas Day in Fiji, which is so far away from Indianapolis that he was almost to the International Date Line. The time there is 18 hours ahead of us in Indianapolis so his Christmas was almost over before ours began! He has not received his Christmas box from us yet but did celebrate Christmas with his friends on the ship. The Music Director, David, had a party in his cabin, which Pete enjoyed very much. There were some special activities on the ship for which the band played, including the arrival of Santa Claus! As of today,...Jump to full entry
Nov 20, 2014 - Two Days i One 24 hour period
Yesterday was both November 18 and November 19 for us. We crossed the international dateline a bit before landing for a refueling stop at Christmas Island. It was a BEAUTIFUL coral reef picture from the plane and so untouched. There are only a few fishing lodges on that island yet half the plane of passengers got off to go fishing. Lots of Brits , Aussies and Kiwi's go there to fish a special kind of fish only found there. The pit crew who refueled the plan were definetly a mom and pop company. It was a fasinating thing to see this fuel...Jump to full entry
Jun 28, 2014 - Eco park and pottery village
Hi! i haven't had internet access for a few days so i can fill you in now on our second last day in Fiji. We hired a taxi for the day and went to the kula eco park in sigatoka town where they have lots of birds, reptiles and other animals over a large lush green forest of trees. There were a lot of iguanas that have been rescued from smugglers and deserted islands and are being breeded to avoid extinction. we got to hold them and they were really friendly and cute. We also got the option of holding snakes, although we didn't really like the...Jump to full entry
Jun 26, 2014 - zip line and waterfalls
Yet another great day in paradise, today we went to experience zip lining in the jungle- its like a flying fox with 5 stop points on the way, each stretch of line was about 160m. it was really fun, we got to spin around whilst flying over the jungle. Our tour guide then took us on a long walk to some waterfalls. on the way, he climbed a tree and picked some grapefruit for us to eat, it was amazing! At the waterfalls we swam in the very crisp clear water, just perfect. on the way back to the resort, we stopped for some shopping in nadi. Its...Jump to full entry
Jun 24, 2014 - Shopping, massages and cruising into the sunset
Hello! This island resort is amazing! there are so many activities, we dont even have to leave the resort much at all. Today we went to port denaru for some shopping, we had cocktails at the hard rock cafe, it was great! Back at the resort we had alfresco beach massages, it was sooooo relaxing. In the evening we cruised into the ocean at sunset on a boat with champagne and canapes whilst our host played songs on the guitar (including stand by me). It was the best boat cruise ever! After the boat cruise and 2 bottles of champagne later, we...Jump to full entry
Jun 24, 2014 - Island hopping
This morning we cruised out on a island hopping and snorkeling adventure, we first went to musket cove to have a look around the island and having a relax on couches on the beach. Our boat driver took us to a sandbar to snorkel and is was amazing, such pretty fish and coral, our boat driver was so nice, he followed us in the boat so we didnt have to swim back. We then went to a floating restaurant called cloud 9 (owned by an aussie) in the middle of the ocean, crystal clear blue water and absolutely the most amazing spot we have ever seen....Jump to full entry
Jun 23, 2014 - Finally arrived
We have arrived in Fiji after a long day travelling from Perth to Melbourne and then nadi. Our flight from Perth aw delayed a couple of hours so no sleep for us! The island resort is paradise! We have a beachfront villa which is great. Now we are just enjoying Fijian time with a swim and cocktails by the pool It is really hard to get wifi here so I might not be able to post every day. Love Bec, Sylvia and JessJump to full entry


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I have been using an Ithaca 37 for about 35 years and have never had a problem with single bar. After hundreds or thousand rounds I have needed to adjust the shell stops but the gun is reliable other than that. I have not used it as home defense but for bird hunting.
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Josh Polfer, a B.A.S.S. Federation Nation qualifier from Nampa, Idaho, wrapped both his vehicle and boat. His primary wrap sponsors are his employer in Idaho, Hayden Homes, and Skeeter, Yamaha Pro Fishing and Dry Creek Outfitters. He has several secondary sponsors.
"It's exciting to have a wrap on both my truck and boat," Polfer said. "Each one of my sponsors has stepped up to help me this past year through all the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation events that led to the Classic."
Brandon Palaniuk's new boat wrap is "a mix," he said. Yamaha Pro Fishing and Skeeter are his main wrap sponsors, followed by Abu-Garcia and Rapala in terms of prominence on the design. Palaniuk, a Bassmaster Elite Series pro from Rathdrum, Idaho, also plans to debut a new truck wrap at the Classic.
Elite pro John Crews of Salem, Va., has a new design that showcases his new company, Missile Baits. He also retained SPRO as a major wrap sponsor.
Fletcher Shryock, a Classic and Elite Series rookie from Newcomerstown, Ohio, has joined the Berkley team, along with fellow Elite rookies Brandon Card of Caryville, Tenn., and Michael Simonton of Fremont, Ohio.


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Creative Bow Ties Collection [Fwd: Sharon Rajkumar]
Creative Bow Ties Collection
New York-based artist Nicholas Tee Ruiz has revamped the classic bow tie to help its wearers tap into their inner professor. In his Bow Tie Collection's which he created while working for The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Ruiz used everyday materials, such as film, LEGOs, guitar picks, pills and corks, to create wearable art in the form of bow ties.
Book Bow Tie. Bind some pages in the center with a piece of leather or fabric. An amazing work.
Write or draw on this cool chalkboard bow tie, whatever you want.
This awesome bow tie is made from lightweight wire. It's covered in a resistant red mantle and fastens with a red round elastic band.
Another examples of artist Ruiz's work.
Fantastic wooden bow tie made from natural wood.
This bow tie is kind of interesting and weird. It features a tanned skin cane toad with an elastic band and a button closure.
Superman bow tie.
The latest and greatest in bow tie design for those who love to gamble and look positively dapper while doing so. The Andre 3000. Each Bow Tie is individually assembled by hand, so each customer will have their own unique piece.
Bow tie noodles you can wear! Japanese design studio Microworks created acrylic clip-on bow ties shaped like the bow tie noodles we all know and love.
$100 dollar bill bow tie.
This bow tie has real pieces of wheat made to form the tie shape.
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Hello everyone, I am new here and am starting to look into building a Boba Fett ROTJ. I have just recently finished building a Stormtrooper ANH Stunt and am expecting 501st legion acceptance in April. In others words, my Star Wars costuming money jar is empty! I am looking at buying pieces for the costume little by little. I would like to start off with the EE-3 blaster! Could you guys reccomend a kit? Are there any links for a kit and build thread for that kit?
Thank you guys in advance for your time!


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Proper breathing is actually a learned technique, and once you know how to do it, you may find yourself much more able to manage stress throughout the day. Follow the simple breathing exercises in this video and see what a difference they make for you.
What You Need
- small towel
- flat surface
Follow These Steps
Find a quiet place
Sit comfortably in an area that is relatively quiet. Turn off any cell phones or anything else that might disturb you.
Sit on a towel or blanket
Place a small, folded towel under your buttocks. This will make you sit up straighter, which will open up your chest and lungs and allow you to breathe more deeply.
Focus on your breathing
Close your eyes and start to focus on your breathing. Notice how deep or shallow your breaths are.
Tip: The goal here is to focus only on your breath, pushing all other (potentially stress-triggering) thoughts from your mind.
Repeat for 10 to 20 minutes
Perform this breathing and focusing exercise for 10 to 20 minutes a day.
Take a break with one slow, deep breath
For a quick boost in the middle of your day (or anytime you find your stress level rising), take one slow deep breath in, hold it for a count of four, and then exhale slowly.


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10 Lessons We Learned from TV Dads
The perfect dad is, of course, a made-up one. A dad you could mute whenever you wanted — except why would you want to when he always doles out his advice with deadpan delivery, well-written wisdom or the perfect punchline? In other words, TV dads are the most perfect dads of all.
11 Inappropriate Father's Day Cards
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Considering that all Pops probably wants this Father's Day is some darned peace and quiet around here, it's silly that tradition dictates we mark this Hallmark holiday with any kind of memento — let alone one of the following, unfortunately worded greeting cards. Each expresses t
10 Weird and Wacky Neckties for Father's Day
Wondering what to get the old man this Father's day? Well, Dad himself would probably tell you, "I need another necktie like I need a hole in the head!" True, Pop, but check out these 10 truly kooky cravats — too unique to pass up!
10 Things You Can Make With A Cadbury Creme Egg
You already know that the Easter-seasonal Cadbury Creme Egg is addictive, mouth-watering, one-of-a-kind and coveted the world over. But did you also know just how versatile an ingredient the Creme Egg can be when put to use in some of the most outlandish, Willy-Wonka-on-acid dessert delicacies?
10 Fun Etsy Crafts for Your Super Bowl Party [PHOTOS]
Any ol' Super Bowl party can have chips and dip, or a deluxe ultra Barcalounger with built-in footstool, surround-sound system and Kegerator. If
8 Wacky Presidential Turkey Pardon Moments [VIDEOS, PHOTOS]
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As holidays go, Thanksgiving sure has its share of odd traditions. Live parades with lip-synched musical numbers