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Knife-edged peaks jab into the clouds on Kauai's lush north shore, combing down hundreds of inches of rain per year. The water spills in thin veils over sheer cliffs, then tumbles down deep, shaded valleys to the sea. Along this fertile watershed, now part of Limahuli Garden, early Hawaiians grew crops, such as taro, that they'd brought with them in their canoes from Polynesia.
Today the ancient terraced fields edged with black rock have been carefully restored. Upslope from the farm site are natural areas where the garden's botanists are trying to protect native plants that grow nowhere else in the world.
"Most visitors expect to see orchids and tropicals here," says Chipper Wichman, the garden's director. "But this is a powerful place. It can show visitors what Hawaii is all about." The most important lessons are about sustainable farming and living in harmony with the native environment, points out Wichman. "On oceanic islands ... you have to learn how to live within the limits of the land."
But here on Kauai, as on other islands, waves of immigrants ― starting with American missionaries in the early 1800s ― quickly discovered the economic potential of one of the "canoe crops" brought by those first Hawaiians: sugarcane. By the 1860s, sugar had become the state's major product. Immigrants recruited from all over the world came by the boatload to help bring in the cane.
To find out how these immigrants changed the complexion and cultural makeup of the islands, I drive to Kauai's sunbaked southwestern shore, where the red earth flattens and spreads a broad, dry plain to the sea. Near Waimea, I head into Gay & Robinson Sugar Plantation, one of the state's two remaining mills. By offering tours, G & R is trying to preserve the sugar-plantation tradition and its rural lifestyle.
While we bounce over rutted dirt roads in a rattling van, our driver and tour guide, Wilfred Ibara, explains how sugar is grown and harvested. Clouds of red earth billow through a crack in the door and green cane stalks slap against the van's sides as he describes sugarcane's two-month ripening process, which culminates with burning the fields of leafy trash just before harvest. Stopping beside a pile of straw-colored canes in a newly burned field, Ibara motions us out of the van. He picks up a stalk, whacks at it with a machete, peels back the bark to expose the fiber, then hands us each a sliver. We suck out the sweet juice.
Conversation turns to Ibara and his family. His grandfather came from Japan to work the plantations and stayed. His father was a superintendent for Waimea Sugar Mill.
Ibara grew up with Hawaiian kids but admits that as a child he didn't notice a particularly Hawaiian culture. "Around the time Hawaii became a state, in 1959, culture for all of us was about fitting in and being American," he says. "It was only after the mills merged or closed and people began moving back to the land during the 1970s that native Hawaiians began reclaiming their culture."
Today, Ibara lives in a cottage much like the one he grew up in. But as other plantation cottages become museum pieces, his is a way of life nearly vanished from Hawaii.
Continuing past the town of Waimea, I get a taste of plantation life by staying in one of 53 cottages that have been saved from demolition and restored. Set in a 27-acre coconut palm grove, they're part of Waimea Plantation Cottages, opened in 1996 on the grounds of the old Waimea Sugar Mill.
Here, I find the perfect place to soak up the ambience of bygone days and ponder the cultural mingling of Hawaii's many immigrants. From my veranda, a green lawn sweeps around a banyan tree, then gives way to wave-washed sand the color of chocolate. Across the lawn, another guest turns meat on a barbecue in front of his veranda. Each cottage is named for a plantation worker: Singleman, Samio, F. Ibara. Seeing them reminds me of something Leimomi Mo'okini Lum said: "We have so many races in Hawaii, we are like many-colored flowers in the lei."
Gay & Robinson Sugar Plantation. The best months to visit for a 2-hour plantation tour are March through November. 9 and 1 Mon-Fri; $30, $21 ages 7-12 (no infants or toddlers). Call for availability and arrive at least 15 minutes early. Off State 50, just past mile marker 19 near Waimea; www.gandrtours-kauai.com or (808) 335-2824.
Kauai Sunshine Market. At this open-air farmers' market, you can buy tropical flowers, as well as fresh, island-grown produce. 4:30 every Thu. Kilauea Neighborhood Center, Kilauea Lighthouse Rd. and Keneke St., Kilauea.
Limahuli Garden. The National Tropical Botanical Garden's north shore site, located 1/4 mile before Ke'e Beach near the western end of State 56, has guided and self-guided tours of the 3/4-mile loop trail (wear comfortable shoes). 9:30-4 Tue- Fri, Sun; guided tours $15 per person, ages 12 and under free (reservations required); self-guided tours $10, ages 12 and under free. www.ntbg.org or (808) 826-1053.
Bamboo Bamboo. In this stylish restaurant, open to an outdoor veranda, fresh local fare includes salads of Hanalei-grown organic greens and fish specials. For lunch, taro burgers are yummy. Lunch Tue-Sun, dinner nightly. In Hanalei Center, Hanalei; (808) 826-1177.
Hanalei Colony Resort. A small cluster of rustic two-story buildings and a pool on remote but beautiful Kepuhi Beach. All condos have two bedrooms, kitchen, bath, living room, and covered porch (no phones or TV). Best rooms are on the point with ocean views. From $180. About 5 miles west of Hanalei. 5-7130 Ku-hio- Hwy.; www.hcr.com or (800) 628-3004.
Kilauea Lakeside Estate. Secluded house with kitchen, family room, and three bedrooms on a private lagoon surrounded by gardens. Great place to splurge on a honeymoon or family reunion. $495 per night ($750 per night in summer and on holidays). In Kilauea, toward the mountains from State 56; www.kauaihoneymoon.com or (310) 379-7842.
Waimea Plantation Cottages. Refurbished plantation cottages (pictured at top) nestle among palms on a pretty but unswimmable beach. All have kitchens and pool access. From $180. 9400 Kaumuali'i Hwy., Waimea; www.astonhotels.com, (800) 922-7866, or (808) 338-1625.


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Viking running back Adrian Peterson suffered an allergic reaction at lunch in Mankato Monday that sent him to a local hospital. Coach Leslie Frazier said Peterson ate some seafood that caused his face to swell and shortness of breath. An ambulance was called and Peterson was diagnosed with a allergic reaction at the hospital.

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As a little girl I remember visiting Auntie Alice and Uncle Bill Rowe. They lived in Vine Cottage just down from the SSW Army Camp. Dad was stationed there after the Second World War, that's where he met my mother Margaret Ada Rowe. We didn't vist much as dad came from Whickham, Co Durham. It must have been around the time of the death of her father Francis William Rowe, he died in 1965 in Salisbury Infirmary. My brother and I were playing ball in Vine Cottage's garden, throwing the ball near the shed where our cousin Alexander Peter George Rowe was fixing his bike, he must have been about 17 at the time. Also, I remember my dad going to a white pub a few minutes away, it might have been called the Dog and Gun (I'm not sure). It was just yesterday I had a chance to visit Amesbury, Salisbury and Stonehenge. Such happy memories...
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BMW of North America released pricing for the all-new 2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan 328i and 335i, chassis code F30. As previously reported on F30Driver.com the 2012 328i Sedan will be priced from $35,795 while the 2012 335i Sedan will be priced from $43,295. Both prices include $895 destination and handling. These represent a $320 and $370 base price increase over the outgoing models, however, in addition to the completely redesigned exterior and interior the new cars include a significantly higher level of standard equipment. This includes a 6.5-inch central display with iDrive controller, Bluetooth connectivity, USB/iPod interface, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission, Automatic Start/Stop, Dynamic Driving Control with ECO PRO Mode and Brake Energy Regeneration. Both models also feature larger wheels and tires as standard equipment.
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With the announcement of the sixth generation BMW 3 Series Sedan, the benchmark by which all sport sedans are measured was raised once again. The pioneering history of the 3 Series serves as inspiration for the new sports sedan, whose powerful styling represents a fresh interpretation and conscientious development of traditional BMW design cues. It will not only set new standards for performance and handling but also for luxury, technology and efficiency. The all-new 3 Series Sedan will continue to offer outstanding value as well.
Both the 328i Sedan with its TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine and the 335i, featuring BMW's TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter inline six will be available in a trio of trim and equipment variants - the Sport Line, Luxury Line and Modern Line. Each presents its own individual take on the character of the sports sedan.
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so an 8spd auto is standard.... are they going to deduct the price of that transmission when i order a manual?
honestly i really don't know what to think of the front... i think either a current 535i or an e90 m3 is my future car.... i need to see them in person first, clearly. that front bumper is way too small, not aggressive enough
What do you think about the M sport?
Idk, I'm sure it will eventually grow on me....
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......waiting to see the coupe
Kinda looks like a g37
I like it :dunno:
I'm a bit disappointed that sport seats are only offered on the sport line vehicle and not an additional option for the other lines.
it looks like a g37 on steroids...i like it!
if they made a 335i wagon I'd buy one. :4ngie:
"Wagon fans will have to wait for their new hot 5 door. The F31 wagon will be officially launched in about 6 months with the F32 coupe and F33 convertible but like won't be landing stateside until 2013. Even with the wait this is good news for everyone who was worried we wouldn't see a touring/wagon in the US!"
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Posted by Andrew McInnes on January 5, 2012
Last year was an exciting one for the voice of the customer (VoC) world. We saw significant advancements in a number of key areas, including process, culture, and technology. Ultimately, these moves led to better experiences for customers and better financials for companies.
To continue this momentum in the year ahead, VoC practitioners and their vendor partners need to pursue three things:
- Deeper insight into the customer journey. Many VoC programs already do a good job of monitoring customers' experiences at specific moments of truth and making operational changes accordingly. That's valuable, but it doesn't address the actual customer experience (CX), which exists across touchpoints over time. In 2012, firms need to start examining and optimizing entire customer journeys, not just individual interactions. This will help uncover interdependencies between touchpoints and enable firms to create smoother handoffs. It will also be hard to do, especially for companies that can't currently tell which customers have provided feedback.
- Deeper penetration into the CX ecosystem. Every employee in a company impacts the CX, whether directly or indirectly. Partners and vendors also play important roles. However, today's VoC programs focus mainly on driving change among frontline employees and generating small numbers of systemic improvement projects. In 2012, VoC leaders need to increase their day-to-day influence among employees at multiple tiers, including in the back office as well as among third parties. How? By empowering these players with the insight they need to understand and actively manage their CX performance. This will require better insight into each player's goals and processes.
- Deeper integration of other business data. Customer feedback can provide enormous insight, but it can only tell part of the overall CX business story. In 2012, VoC leaders need to better integrate operational and transactional data into their feedback programs. This will help them pinpoint specific things to fix (e.g., broken TVs on airplanes), identify the operational thresholds associated with good CX (e.g., airport security wait times), and measure the business results of CX improvements (e.g., fewer calls to care). To achieve these benefits, CX practitioners will need to build tighter relationships with their colleagues in areas like customer and business intelligence, CRM, and IT.
These are imperatives, not predictions, but here's to making them a reality in 2012. As always, I welcome your comments.
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How can we gain deeper insight into the customer experience? Do we simply talk to them more about their experiences at various touch points? Do we have employees keep track of customer interactions? Both?
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I am trying to find a spacer that will fit between the face of the drywall and the back of the outlet trim plate. Due to the depth confines of the area we needed to mount the switch, and the fact that is a 3-in-1 switch with myriad wires, the switch protrudes past the usual spot as shown in the attached photo. Does anyone know of a spacer that exists to fill the 11/16 gap between the face of the drywall and the back of the outlet cover. Thanks in advance!
Sorry, not sure why the server inserted the photo 90 degrees off! :no:
You can use something like a Wiremold extension avai;ab;e at the big box stores.
Myriad wires? Are you familiar with box fill limitations?
I would like to see a photo behind the switch.
don't need to see a photo, you can see from the existing picture how everythings jammed in. I suspect way too many wires in there.
Thanks for the info on the wiremold extensions. I will check those out.
The switch was professionally wired however a shallow 1 gang box was used because of space confines, as I previously described. The wiring is perfectly fine. Thanks for your concern:thumbsup:
Holy Smokes... let me reiterate...
"Due to the depth confines of the area we needed to mount the switch, and the fact that is a 3-in-1 switch with myriad wires, the switch protrudes past the usual spot as shown in the attached photo."
It is a 3-in-1 switch, not a 3-way switch. Therefore there are more wires into the box. It was wired by a professional electrician to code standards. As there was less than 1 1/4" of space from the stud to the inside face of the drywall, a shallow box was used (which I believe I stated more than once).
Thanks to those of you who actually gave me useful info and advice. To the rest, don't waste your time trying to be smart asses. Go do something constructive.
THIS IS NOT TO CODE. so before calling everyone out you should maybe check that your professional did a professional job.
your professional probably should have used a larger 1 deep box with plaster ring.
A shallow single gang box would never be legal with the device and 3 switches, but looking closely at the pic I think its a 4x4x1.5" with a 1/2" plaster ring, which would give you 15 #14's or 12 #12's. Subtract the device and the grounds and you are looking at 12 14's or 9 12's which would be adequate for the typical way to wire it.
I would like to see the NEC update their wirefill limitations based on the number of switches/receptacles or the depth of the device rather than the number of yolks.
I live in the US, not Canada. I am sure you guys North of the Arctic Circle do thing a bit different.
So far bcgfdc3 has been the only one with useful advice. Thanks, I appreciate it.
Table 314.16 in the US National Electric Code shows box fill limitations.
A non-metallic box with 22.8 cubic in. And 14awg has a max capacity of 11 conductors.
Look it up, do your calculations. You may or may not be over max fill.
In any case i have, nor any electrician i know, installed a switch that needed to be jammed in.
Please do not come here, ask questioms, and curse good people trying to keep your house from danger.;)
You may not like my reply in here but why not change that from single gang box to two gang box that will give you a bit more room and there is a oldwork two gang box that can fit in there between the studs in the wall.
That I will run that way instead try to jam like that. That part I will genrally try to advoid it much as possible there is too many thing can go wrong with packed boxes.
Before you give us a remark we the electricians we have see some of more crazy stuff jammed in the box and we know what it have to be done properly.
I would have to add, there is no way the person that did that work, is a licensed professional electrician. Looks more like work of a amateur or handyman.
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In Reply to: Re: need to see a schematic posted by groverg on December 25, 2004 at 18:43:56:
Dang, I thought for sure I had it! No such luck. It went a little longer this time, but the same thing happened. When it goes on the old speaker it makes a sound like air going out of a ballon when you let go of the end after blowing it up. More of a squeak than a screech. If you guys could please take a look at the post where I describe the differences between my amp and Grover's schematic I would appreciate it. I simply must find out what is causing this.
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Well, okay, here we go :-). First, reapply the bypass cap to the 6N7 cathode since this seemed to stabilize it more. Next, remove the preamp from the circuit, short the input of the amp with a shorting plug, turn it on and see if it oscillates. If not, then there's either an excess of gain or an RF or ground loop thing with the preamp that's causing a problem. If you still get oscillation, try fixing the bias supply as Jim suggested--use a 6.3 volt tranny, hook the secondary to the 6.3 volt filaments, and use the 120V primary for the bias supply. Take one 120V primary and attach a single reversed diode, which goes to the filter cap, and ground the other primary. This makes a half-wave supply and it may add some noise but it should be stable.
Let me know what happens when you short the input.
Also, describe for me how you're powering the 845 filaments. 10VAC with a center tap? Is the supply grounded properly? How are you measuring the current? Your bias should be around -100 volts. If you're bias voltage is excessive (-170) the 845 may be going into cutoff.
I put the bypass cap back in and I took out the preamp and put in the shorting plugs. It made the noise again. It seems to take about 3-5 minutes for it to get to that point. I will check and see if I have a 6.3 volt tranny in one of my junk boxes. I measured the bias as -130 vdc by putting the positive probe of my DVM on the grid of the 845 and the negative probe on one of the filaments of the 845. Is that the right way to measure it? Is that too high a bias voltage? My B+ is running about 785vdc right now because I am only using one 845. The filaments on the 845 are 10vac with a center tap to ground through a 1k/25w resistor. I am not sure what you mean by is the supply grounded properly. I am using a variac to bring everything up. It is plugged into a multiple outlet which is plugged into a grounded wall outlet. I am using a ground buss on top of my bread board chassis that I hook the ground from the variac to. The other two wires go to the primary terminals on the power tranny. All ground connections from the bread board components go to the ground buss on the bread board chassis. I have used this same set up for bread boarding many other amps and have had no trouble with it, there is always a first time for everything.
Aaaaaahhhh... You're using a 1000 ohm/25W resistor between the filament CT and ground, along with -130 volts on the grid? If so, in effect you're "double-biasing" the 845. You're running the tube way down into cut-off, like Class C region :-). Remove the 1K resistor and ground the 10VAC center tap. Set the grid voltage to about -110. That should put you at between 60-80mA. Good enough for testing purposes. You really want 10 ohms/2 watts from CT to ground, and measure .8 volts to ground for 80mA.
Well, it went about twice as long this time, so I guess we are making progress :) . I took the resistor out and took the CT to ground and I adjusted the bias so that it read -110 between the grid and the filament of the 845. I ran it for about 7 minutes with the preamp out and everything seemed ok so I decided to put the preamp back in. It ran for about 5 minutes with the preamp in before making the noise. Guess I had better go back and let it run 20 minutes or more with the preamp out and see if it goes bonkers then. The thing I don't understand is why it doesn't start making the noise right away. Why does it run awhile first?
I'll report back after running it without the preamp for awhile longer.
Took the 6n7 bypass cap out. Gain was definetly down, but it did the same thing after about 5 or 6 minutes. A bit different this time though; it just made a sort of breaking contact type of noise and quite. I turned it off for about two minutes, cranked it back up and it started playing again. This all a plot to drive me crazy!!!
I think I will go watch television for a while.
I just ran the amp for 20 minutes with the preamp out and the shorting plugs in. It never made a peep. I am going to go back and try taking out the bypass cap on the 6n7 and put the preamp back in and see what happens. Oh, one other thing; it got real quiet in the house for a short while and I noticed that the potted power tranny has a pretty good hum to it when full mains is applied. Is that anything to worry about? I have never heard a potted power tranny hum before.
If the oscillation is subtle, it can take a while for it to ramp itself up and set the amp to singing. Have you tried a grid-stopper on the input pins of the 6N7? If not, solder a 1K carbon resistor right up against the adjacent grid pins and attach your input lead to the other end.
What size output cap are you using in the preamp?
I believe the output cap is 1.0 mfd/400vdc. The specs on the power tranny are 1206vct/0.35A.
I was just reading through your suggestions and realized that I use relay sockets on my breab board. Is there any way I can hook up the grid stoppers on those and have it still work?
I really appreaciate all the help Grover!
It wouldn't hurt to tie one to the relay terminals. Let me know when you get back to it.
Good morning Grover. I have today and Friday off due to the holidays, so I am taking vacation leave for the rest of the week to try and get some remodeling done around the house.
I tried the grid stopper just a short while ago. I put a 1k resistor to pin 4 of the 6n7 and attached the input wire to the other end. I kept the end on the relay short by doubling over the lead and sliping it under the clamp. Pins 4 & 5 are tied together with a short lead. They don't need separate resistors do they? I left the bypass cap for the cathode resistor of the 6n7 out, but the preamp was in.
Well, it went about 12 minutes this time before it went pop and stopped playing. Does this mean we are making progress? What do you think I should try next?
What was your take on the output cap of the preamp and the specs of the PS tranny?
The power tranny and the output cap would appear to be fine. The power tranny may be buzzing because you're powering it off the variac. We'll look into that more later.
Here's what I would do next:
Restore the bypass cap to the 6N7. Make sure the 6N7 is wired properly--you have 4 & 5 tied for the grids, and you should have 3 & 6 tied for the plates, and 8 for the cathode resistor.
Disconnect your preamp from the amp, turn it on and make sure you don't have any measurable DC from the output to ground. A leaky output cap could cause the problem you're having.
Is there any way you can place a volume pot at the input of the amp (anything from 25-200K would suffice) and test the amp with your CD player or source directly inputted? That would tell us a lot.
Just so happens my bread board is semi permanent and has volume pots built in for each channel. I will first check the preamp for a leaky cap and then I will put the bypass cap back in and run the cd player directly into the amp. I just checked the wiring on the 6n7 and it is correct. I will get back to you as soon as I do these things.
Hang in there, we're making progress. We can probably solve it tonight.
Most interesting. It only lasted 5 minutes this time with the CD player going straight into the amp. I did have the volume pot up a bit higher than usual, but not that much. So it seems we only have a problem when we have a signal, yes? Of course I may not have heard it when it went off with no preamp hooked in and the shorting plugs in place because there was no music to stop playing. This is quite a puzzle my friend. Next move?
Vinnie, why don't you call me at 301-699-8227 and I'll call you back on my dime--don't worry it doesn't cost me anything.
To any who have been following this thread to see how it ends, Grover was kind enough to march me through my whole layout step by step on the phone until we found the problem. It was the bloomin' EL 34! Grover says that most likely it shorted out when the B+ voltage hit the plate before the filaments had a chance to warm things up. It would run for awhile then shut down. Once it cooled down you could start it up again and run it for awhile longer. It about drove us nuts until Grover had me put the DVM on the plate of the EL34 and watch it while it was running. When it quit the voltage on the plate spiked up, indicating that it wasn't drawing current anymore. At his suggestion I have now installed a separate 6.3 supply for the filaments that will be turned on first.
Bottom line is this is one great sounding amp! Once I got it running I just kept trying one CD after another and they all sounded great. I can't wait to hear it in stereo. Now will come the longer process of deciding just how to turn this into a real amp instead of a bread board. Lots of work and fun ahead. Many thanks to Grover for both the design and helping me get it operational. You're a good man Grover!
Thanks for the suggestions Grover. I think it's best if I take a break for tonight and start again tomorrow. I'm tuckered. I will try the these tomorrow and get back to you with the results.
Measure the negative bias voltage from the grid pin to GROUND.
Is that the proper way to measure it? I tried that just now and it measures the same as from grid to filament +/- a volt or two.
Yes, now that you have the filaments grounded! Before you had -130 on the grid, plus probably +70 volts on the cathode, effectively given you a grid bias voltage of -200 or more (in relation to the cathode/filaments). Always measure your negative grid voltage from grid to ground, not the cathode.
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SEOUL (Reuters) - Mercurial North Korea's nuclear threat has reached an "alarming level" and it is now trying to miniaturise weapons to improve their mobility and impact, a South Korean government official said.
A U.S. think-tank has also said satellite images taken last week showed that construction or excavation activity was taking place at the North's main Yongbyon nuclear complex.
News that the North was pushing ahead with its nuclear plans in defiance of international pressure comes as Pyongyang, which has just recently set in motion a father-to-son power transition, has said it wants to return to stalled nuclear talks.
"We have judged that North Korea is currently operating all its nuclear programmes, including highly enriched uranium processing and the nuclear facility in Yongbyon," said Kim Tae-hyo, the president's secretary for national strategy, according to the JoongAng Daily on Wednesday.
Even though it has exploded nuclear devices, North Korea has not shown it has a working nuclear bomb. Experts say they do not believe it has the ability to miniaturise an atomic weapon to place on a missile.
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Diamonds: Fake or Real?
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Step 1.
Take a blank piece of paper and make a dot on it with a pen.
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Posted 29 January 2005 - 09:51 AM
Take the stone in question and turn it upside down on the paper. We will be positioning the diamond, table down and centered on the dot.
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Posted 29 January 2005 - 10:04 AM
In a CZ you will see a circular reflection of that dot clearly through the pavilion. The stone on the left is the CZ. The stone on the right is a real diaimond.
A diamond will break up that reflection to the point where it is almost imperceptible. In a CZ it will be very easy to see.
There are other ways of making the distinctions between fakes and real but this is an easy simple test that any laymen can perform.
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Posted 29 January 2005 - 03:11 PM
Curious if there is a similarly easy test that can be applied to a mounted stone?
I usually recommend the pocket conductivity tester that most jewelers seem to have. It's fairly accurate, and costs nothing.
Posted 29 January 2005 - 04:02 PM
Getting back the fluorescence issue just because, I once went into a jewelery store where the designer puroosely sought out diamonds with varying amounts of fluorescence and created the most beautiful pieces using the fluorescene as the design. The colorations were incredibly subtle but strong enough to notice. I couldn't stop looking at them. What an eye this guy had.
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Posted 01 February 2005 - 06:14 AM
1) scratching/scuffing. As we all know diamonds are really quite hard! CZ really isnt..... if you're looking at a ring and can get a loupe or magnifiying glass, have a good look at the facets of the stone (tilt it so that the reflection is compeltely on the surface). CZs of any age will almost definietly show light scratching and scuffing - diamonds are very unlikely to.
2) 'sharp edges' - its possible to cut a diamond much more 'finely' than a CZ - so the edges between the facets will always be very sharp on a diamond. Obviously experience is rather helpful here cos otherwise you dont know what you should be comparing to, but if you have a chnce to look at both together you can clearly see differences
the other tests tend to require toys - like heat and electrical conductivity......
Oh, and another great test for an unmounted CZ/diamond is weight. same size CZ will be nearly twice the weight of a diamond. having the expected weight of say .25, .5, .75 and 1 ct in your head makes that a nice easy thing to work out!
Posted 01 February 2005 - 10:56 AM
This first graphic is in reference to the scuffs/scratches. CZ's do scratch pretty easily. This is a stone that's been around a bit. In this graphic you can easily make out scuffs/abrasions at the facet junctions as well as scratches on the table.
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Posted 01 February 2005 - 11:00 AM
CZ's are generally cut pretty sloppy when it comes to symmetry characteristics. Here is a cz alongside an AGS ideal cut to demonstrate the differences nightmare was bringing out.
Barry... that is a very good article. Thanks for posting it. Are we allowed to reference and link educational material in these posts? It was my understanding that there are no exceptions.
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Hi, I am curious about the Asha diamonds. Can you tell me the difference between a Asha CZ and a typical CZ and a real diamond? Thanks
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Never look at a loose diamond on a white jewelers'
tray. Always look at it on a piece of newspaper or
printed material. If the diamond is real, you won't be
able to read the newsprint through the facets; if the
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Posted 09 February 2007 - 01:42 AM
Put the rock in front of your mouth and fog it like you would try to fog a mirror. If it stays fogged for 2-4 seconds, it's a fake. A real diamond disperses the heat instantaneously so by the time you look at it, it has already cleared up.
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Hi Rhino, I have a question. What if the rock is actually mounted then is there another typr of test which could be done at home?
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WARSAW (Reuters Life!) - The Polish capital offers visitors a diverse cocktail of old world charm, communist heritage and state-of-the-art museums honoring two of Poland's most famous sons, Chopin and Copernicus.
Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help you get the most out of a short stay in this city of two million people.
6 p.m. - Hit downtown Warsaw (you are already here if you came by train to the communist-era Central Station) and look up to see the city's hallmark, the towering "Stalinist Gothic" Palace of Culture and Science, a "gift" from the Soviet Union to Poland, its new communist satellite, after World War Two.
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SSDs (plus possibly netbooks) may well be the most exciting technology in 2009 so this takes some beating...
Making our heads spin somewhat is news that progressive flash specialist Super Talent has announced 'RAIDDrive' - a PCI Express based storage solution to produce one of the largest and fastest products we've seen to date.
Weighing it at a monstrous 2TB (2048GB) with a turbocharged DRAM cache and battery backed up data protection, the RAIDDrive connects through a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface to deliver sequential read speeds up to 1.2GBps and even faster sequential writes hitting 1.3GBps. Yes, we'd love to know more but sadly Super Talent is keeping that under wraps until June.
Interestingly, tempted consumers will be able to configure the drives with an internal RAID5 capability to deliver an extra level of data protection for mission critical applications and also specify exactly the amount of memory required.
Three families of RAIDDrive will hit the market initially: RAIDDrive ES (Enterprise Servers), RAIDDrive WS (Workstation) and RAIDDrive GS (for gamers).
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A naive young woman (Anne Hathaway) comes to New York and scores a job as the assistant to one of the city's biggest magazine editors, the ruthless and cynical Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). Because you will want to watch it over and over again.... A wonderfully funny movie...
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It's not the 'meatiest' of films, but The Devil Wears Prada is a fun piece of eye-candy. I did love the book, and I wish the movie was a bit more ruthless, but nevertheless Anne Hathaway was just gorgeous to watch, and all of the characters were quirky and loveable. Emily Blunt is up for Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Globes this year. Comparably, I don't think she outshines her other opponents, but she certainly deserves some serious cred...she was hilarious and viscious. This is fun film to rent - even the guys will probably like it.
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The 5-11, 190-pound third baseman, who signed a one-year contract with the Reds after spending eight of his previous 10 Major League seasons with the Kansas City Royals, finished the first half of the season batting .300 (91-for-303) with 23 doubles, 12 home runs and 45 RBI.
Over his last seven seasons (1999-2005), the 35-year-old Randa has averaged .289 (1066-for-3689) with 32 doubles, 13 home runs, 70 runs scored and 76 RBI. In addition, the right-handed hitting Randa, who is four doubles shy of recording his fifth consecutive season with 30+ doubles to also make it six of his last seven seasons with over 30 or more, is batting .302 (159-for-526) vs. left handers and .281 (377-for-1342) vs. right handers over his last four seasons.
Originally selected in the 11th round of the 1991 First-Year Player Draft by the Royals, Randa is a career .286 hitter (1431-for-4999) with 297 doubles, 35 triples, 115 homers, 691 RBI in 1,375 games over parts of 11 Major League seasons with Kansas City (1995-96, 1999-2004), Pittsburgh (1997) and Detroit (1998). On defense, he has appeared in games at first, second and third, entering the 2005 season with a .9710 fielding percentage over his last four years at third, the highest by any American League third baseman and third-highest in the Majors behind Florida's Mike Lowell and St. Louis' Scott Rolen.
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Efficacy of Pramlintide on Prevention of Weight Gain Early Onset of Type 1 Diabetes
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|Type 1 Diabetes
|Drug: Pramlintide Drug: Glargine Drug: Lispro Drug: Aspart
|Phase 4
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|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|The Pilot Study:Efficacy of Pramlintide on Prevention of Weight Gain Early Onset of Type 1 Diabetes
- The change in weight (kg) will be compared between as well as within the placebo and the pramlintide treatment group from baseline to the end of the study. [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
- mixed meal tolerance test-the C-peptide area under the curve The HOMA R and McAuley's index HbA1c The event rate of severe hypoglycemia Waist circumference Cardio C-reactive protein level DQOL Safety parameter [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
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Drug: Pramlintide
Pramlintide will be started at 15 mcg (2.5 units) subcutaneously immediately prior to major meals and it will be increased by 15mcg every 3 days as tolerated (i.e. nausea, vomiting, upset stomach) to a maximum dose of 60 mcg (10 units) before meals. If significant nausea persists at 45 or 60 mcg level, the dose should be decreased to 30 mcg (5 units) before meals. If the 30 mcg dose is not tolerated, investigator will evaluate for possibility of withdrawing the pramlintide. The dose of preprandial short acting insulin (eg: Novolog/Humalog) will be reduced by 30 to 50% at the start of pramlintide 15 mcg (2.5 units) and then will be adjusted every time the dose of pramlintide is increased by 15 mcg (2.5 units) as needed based on blood glucose readings.
Other Name: SymlinDrug: Glargine Drug: Lispro Drug: Aspart
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The autoimmune process along with a strong genetic-mediated destruction and dysfunction of pancreatic β-cells are the main pathogeneses of type 1 diabetes. These processes cause absolute and relative insulin and amylin deficiencies. For the last decades, insulin therapy has been the primary therapy for type 1 diabetes.
Amylin is a 37 amino acid peptide hormone co-secreted with insulin mostly by the pancreatic β cells in response to meals. Amylin has several known effects including suppression of postprandial glucagon secretion, regulation of gastric emptying, and reduction of food intake. Pramlintide is an amylin analog recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be given at meal time as an adjunct to insulin therapy in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who have failed to achieve desired glucose control despite optimal insulin therapy or insulin therapy with or without a sulfonylurea agent and/or metformin. Several clinical trials showed that meal time amylin replacement with pramlintide along with insulin therapy improved post-prandial hyperglucagonemia, and reduced post-prandial glucose excursion. A recent randomized control trial showed that pramlintaide reduced weight by up to 2kg in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) demonstrated that intensive diabetes therapy delays the onset and progression of microvascular disease such as retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy. The DCCT also showed that the prevalence of obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 27.8 kg/m2 for men and ≥ 27.3 kg/m2 for women, was 33.1% in the intensive treatment group compared with 19.1% in the conventional treatment group. Intensively treated patients gained an average of 4.75 kg more than conventionally treated patients (P < 0.0001). Weight gain was most rapid during the first year of therapy. Several mechanisms have been proposed to explain the weight gain associated with insulin therapy. These include decreased glycosuria due to improved glycemic control, the direct lipogenic effects of insulin on adipose tissue, and increased food intake due to recurrent mild hypoglycemia.
Obesity, especially in type 2 diabetes, is associated with the accumulation of triglyceride in muscle as well as in the liver. These are thought to cause insulin resistance and diabetic metabolic complications. Sub-analysis of the DCCT showed that in the intensive treatment group, higher weight gain correlated with a higher waist to hip ratio as well as higher LDL and lower HDL levels similar to what is seen in the metabolic syndrome. An association between weight gain due to intensive insulin therapy in type 1 diabetes and the risk of coronary artery disease has yet to be determined. However, the DCCT showed some reduction in cardiovascular risk factors among the intensive treatment group as well as reduction in cardiovascular events. The DCCT did not evaluate cardiovascular risk based on degree of obesity within the intensive insulin treatment group.
The DCCT has shown that the intensive insulin therapy group maintained a higher stimulated C-peptide level than the conventional group. Preserving β cell function, even modest levels of activity can be advantage in preventing hypoglycemic episodes and also reducing the incidence of retinopathy and nephropathy. No study to date has been designed to analyze the effect of pramlintide treatment on the preservation of β cell function in newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic subjects.
This pilot study will evaluate the effect of pramlintide on the prevention of weight gain and its effects on beta cell function among early onset type 1 diabetes patients. Early onset is defined as those who are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes six to twelve months prior to entry in this study.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|12 Years to 70 Years (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- 12 to 40 years old
- Type 1 diabetes
- Fasting C-peptide ≤ 1.0 ng/ml
- Early diagnosed type 1 diabetes. (<6 months since diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.)
- HbA1c greater than 7.0 %
- Male, or If female, is nonlactating and has a negative pregnancy test (human chorionic gonadotropin, beta subunit [βhCG]) at Visit 1 (screening).
Exclusion Criteria:
Has a clinically significant medical condition that could potentially affect study participation and/or personal well-being, as judged by the investigator, including but not limited to the following conditions:
- Hepatic disease
- Gastrointestinal disease
- Haematologic disorder
- Cardiovascular disorder
- Organ transplantation
- Hemochromatosis
- HIV, HBV, or HCV infection
- Abuses drugs or alcohol or has a history of abuse
- Eating disorder
- Has donated blood within 60 days
- Has had major surgery or a blood transfusion within 2 months
- Usage of medications that affect weight changes
- Use of medications that affect gastrointestinal motility
- Usage of medications that affect glucose/insulin metabolism
- Received any study medication or has participated in any type of clinical trial within 30 days prior to screening.
- Has known allergies or hypersensitivity to any component of study treatment.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00505882
|United States, Texas
|UT Southwestern at Dallas
|Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390
|Principal Investigator:
|Philip Raskin, M.D.
|UT Southwestern at Dallas
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00505882 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|July 24, 2007
|Last Updated:
|May 8, 2009
Keywords provided by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center:
Type 1 diabetes
Weight gain
Intensive insulin therapy
Beta cell
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Weight Gain
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases
Immune System Diseases
Body Weight Changes
Body Weight
Signs and Symptoms
Islet Amyloid Polypeptide
Hypoglycemic Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Appetite Depressants
Anti-Obesity Agents
Amylin Receptor Agonists
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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I've had my Hyfire II running on one burner for several days. Twice so far, I've heard a very subtle, very brief grinding/rumbling sound and both of the circulating blowers have stopped. Sounds like something briefly gets caught in an impeller. Both events were early am (5ish) which coincides with the system "waking up". I have it set to turn down at 7pm and start up again at 4:30am. The first time this happened the blowers started up almost immediately. This morning, the blowers would not run even when I plugged each into an extension cord to remove the controller from the equation. After several minutes, I tried again and they both started on the extension cord and are running now via the controller.
Any ideas or suggestions?


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Any boxing fan who watched any of the women's Olympic action had to come away as a fan of Katie Taylor. She's simply an awesome fighter, and the way she lit up that crowd in London made for a great spectacle and a truly unique experience. Right here, you can check out a special Katie Taylor fight song and tribute video from the Corrigan Brothers. Check it out. This is just a fun little fight song and video for Katie Taylor, and if your a fan of hers, then you'll enjoy this. It's also done in classic Irish rock fashion, so you'll want to give it a listen. Here's the chorus lines from the song to give you a taste of what to expect: She's the Princess Of the Ring Come on Katie Do your thing Watch her Jab And hook and swing Come on Katie Taylor Taylor helped make the debut of women's boxing at the Olympics a great one, as she wowed the crowd, and made the entire fight world proud of her skills, and brought home a gold medal to the raucous Irish fans. So enjoy the tribu...
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PawNation Tops March comScore Rankings
Apr 12, 2012
You may have seen that PawNation was redesigned in late March, in partnership with BermanBraun. Within just a few weeks PawNation is the Web's #1 Pet Content site* and the #2 Community Pet site**, providing animal lovers with the latest pet lifestyle, nutrition, training, behavior and grooming news.
The incredible growth we've seen in just a short period of time shows the strength of AOL's distribution and the quality of the content on the site. Readers can find the perfect mix of tips, news, pet health and product reviews, plus videos and photos of the cutest animals on the planet.
Features on PawNation include:
- Pet Profiles – Owners can create profiles and upload photos of their pets to compete in the 'Who's Cutest?' game, as well as vote and earn badges for their pet.
- Featured Columns – Many unique personalities pen columns for PawNation, including PawNation's mascots Chopper and Cairo, Matilda, the resident feline of New York City's Algonquin Hotel; Lucy, a world traveling pampered pooch; the Bronx Zoo Cobra, made famous after his escape from the zoo last year, and Randall, the narrator behind the viral "Honey Badger" video.
- The Dish – A news hub of current events, celebrity pet updates, and causes and op-ed pieces about trending topics from the animal kingdom.
- Adoptions – Adoption tips and pet matches are made available through a partnership with PetFinder.
- Dog and Cat Symptom Checkers - Powered by petMD, this tool helps owners determine their pet's ailments.
To celebrate the relaunch of PawNation, AOL and BermanBraun will host a Pet Rally in New York City on Saturday, April 14th in Tompkins Square Park from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring their pets and participate in "The PawNation All-American Pet Pageant" at 1:00pm. They will also have access to a free pet photo shoot, gourmet pet treats, food trucks, giveaways, prizes and more. The North Shore Animal League will also be on site with adoptable pets. Randall, PawNation columnist and the narrator behind the viral "Honey Badger" video, will emcee the Pet Rally, judge the pet pageant with Champ the K9 Advantix® II mascot, and sign books for fans.
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Charlie Ergen has proposed a new service that is uniting his opponents.
Ergen proposes that his DISH Network satellite service be allowed to take HDTV feeds from network affiliates in New York and Los Angeles and sell them in packages to satellite viewers in parts of the country where his viewers cannot receive the programming off-air on an antenna.
Ergen's proposal both united Eddie Fritz, the head of the NAB, and Robert Sachs, his counterpart at the NCTA. The two rivals sent a joint letter Sept. 24 to Sens. Orin Hatch and Patrick Leahy, two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, opposing the Ergen plan and his idea of a digital white area for DBS operators.
Sachs and Fritz argue each of their industries have invested billions of dollars in digital television and that Echostar's competitor, DIRECTV, has just announced a plan to provide more than 500 local digital broadcast stations by next year and more than 1500 stations by 2007.
The pair claimed that EchoStar's plan would siphon viewership away from local broadcast stations and constitute a direct assault on America's system of free, over-the-air local television.
EchoStar responded by saying that there are tens of millions of homes across the country that cannot receive an HDTV signal from one or more network-affiliated stations within their home market. The company said that one of the main reasons some viewers still don't get a station's digital signal is because many outlets are saving on transmitter power costs by transmitting DTV at a lower power that doesn't reach their full coverage area.
The satellite operator said it should be allowed to fix the problem by serving viewers who cannot receive DTV from a local station.
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I'm getting one tomorrow. I'll be putting a Lepould VX-II 3-9x40mm on her. Its a pretty "classic" scope that is a stand-by for me.
I'll be working up loads over the next week. I'll keep you informed of my results. My Yugo m-24/47 shoots 1" groups at a 100 meters, open sights, so this Remington should shoot well too.
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Why the Cadbury Deal MattersMark Scott
Like kids fighting for left-over Halloween candy, the world's largest food companies are battling to take over British chocolate-maker Cadbury (CBRY.L). Kraft (KFT), Hershey, Italy's Ferrero, and even European giant Nestlé (NESN.BE), have been linked to the world's No. 2 confectionery company. That's not surprising: Everyone wants to lay claim to the fast-consolidating global market for sweets. The stakes couldn't be higher. According to market researcher Euromonitor, the worldwide confectionery business is highly fragmented between well-known names. Mars, based in McLean, Va., which bought gum maker Wrigley last year for $23 billion, tops the global rankings, followed by Britain's Cadbury. Food giants Nestlé and Kraft finish third and fourth, respectively. And privately held Hershey and Ferrero round out the top six. By pocketing Cadbury's candy and gum businesses, particularly in emerging economies, any potential acquirer would quickly become the world's biggest candymaker. It would gain access, of course, to Cadbury's dominant position in Britain—the company's large and profitable but slow-growing home market. But the deal also would instantly cement the newly merged firm's foothold in developing countries such as India, where consumers' insatiable appetite for candy is fueling double-digit market growth. Frantic Race"Companies are going after Cadbury as part of a defensive move," says Euromonitor analyst Ildiko Szalai in London. "No one wants to be left behind by consolidation, so the big players are all weighing up their options." As the only company, so far, to put forward a bid, Kraft remains the favorite to land the British candymaker. Under its Nov. 9 proposal, which Cadbury rejected as "derisory," Kraft tried to entice shareholders with a cash-and-stock offer valued at $16.5 billion. And on Nov. 23, rumors abounded the U.S. food giant would increase its bid to win over investors. Despite concerns the takeover would overstretch Kraft's finances, the Cadbury deal would help the U.S. company keep pace with rival Nestlé, which already has a well-established chocolate business. Kraft reported a 5.7% decline in third-quarter revenues to $9.8 billion, so it would benefit from Cadbury's fast-growing emerging-market business, which recorded a 16.1% revenue increase last year (the latest figures available) vs. 5.2% in the Western world. "Kraft continues to be the leader of the pack for Cadbury," says Jeremy Batstone-Carr, director of private client research at stockbrokers Charles Stanley (CAY.L) in London. Catching UpThe U.S. food giant may be ahead, but others are nipping at its heels. Italy's Ferrero, which owns brands like Kinder, Nutella, and Tic Tacs, has expressed interest—and could team up with Hershey to bid for the British candymaker. Euromonitor's Szalai says the privately held company has a large footprint across continental Europe, and recently expanded into Russia, where it now holds a 4.3% market share. A Cadbury link-up could extend Ferrero's business across emerging market, though analysts reckon the company could struggle to finance a takeover. Ferrero typically hasn't expanded through multibillion-dollar acquisitions, and the extra leverage needed to fund a potential takeover could leave the firm exposed to takeover by another party. Analyst Alex Malloy of Credit Suisse (CS) figures a combined Ferrero-Hershey bid could raise roughly $12.5 billion by increasing the debt-to-capital ratios at both companies. But that still wouldn't match Kraft's existing offer, and would put extra pressure on both firms' finances. A similar problem confronts Hershey, which also has expressed interest in pursuing its own takeover of Cadbury. The merger certainly would diversify Hershey's business, which currently derives 86% of its revenues from North America. The U.S company also holds the license to produce Cadbury's products in the America. The potential link-up would give the combined candymaker a dominant position in the Americas, Europe, and across much of the developing world. Yet Charles Stanley's Batstone-Carr reckons Hershey may fall short if it tries to fund the deal on its own. The company's complex management structure, which gives the Hershey Trust control over one-third of the company's shares and roughly 80% of the voting rights, could make it difficult to tap investors for capital. "It would involve a messy cash-raising exercise, and I don't think they can manage it," he says. Coming Up with the MoneyTo make the deal work, analysts speculate that Hershey might team up with Nestlé. Under European Union antitrust law, the Swiss food giant, which already owns candy businesses across the continent, likely would have to divest assets if it made a solo bid for Cadbury. But under a potential joint takeover, Hershey could walk away with the chocolate business, while Nestlé pocketed Cadbury's gum operations. Financing the bid also shouldn't be a problem after Nestlé finalizes the sale of its 52% stake in eye-care firm Alcon (ACL) to Novartis (NVS) for up to $28 billion. The companies declined to comment on the takeover rumors. With so much attention focused on Cadbury, analysts expect a deal by early 2010. And while the British candymaker is adamant it can continue on its own, others warn it won't be able to compete in the consolidating global confectionery market. "For now, Cadbury may be able to defend itself," says Charles Stanley's Batstone-Carr. "But sooner or later, its performance will start to struggle."


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Very minor note here folks but a time saver. When making corn in the husk on the grill instead of a piece of twine it is very easy to keep the husk in place with just a little cone of aluminum at the top of the husk.
I don't tie it, just toss it on the grill a little char at the tip adds a different flavor.
Try it sans the husk,,,,Elote style....nice char, then when served , brush with mayo thinned with fresh lime juice, then coated with a mixture of parmesan cheese, chili powder, cumin and salt.
Good stuff!
I strip the husk and silk, apply butter, then wrap in foil. I have tried the husk on, but wrapped in foil has been easier.
I grilled this in the fire pit recently.. I wish it still had the husk on it but still came out amazing with great charchole flavor


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Review for Feria Exposición Maestros del Arte A.C. Inc., Jalisco, , Mexico
My husband and I have hosted artists in our home in Ajijic and also assisted the host family coordinator for the past two years, and the experience of supporting this amazing event will keep us coming back to do so every year! Top quality artists (invited only) are able to come from villages and cities all over Mexico because they have to spend the minimum amount to participate, and thus the caliber of the art is outstanding. Volunteers are extremely happy as they pick up their guests or as they provide the infrastructure to make this annual event so successful. Our only regrets are that we don't have a million bucks to purchase more of the compelling art than we do and that we don't have more room in our home to also invite visitors from outside the area to share this experience.
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Discovering North Bali
Getting there and back is half the journey! A loop on the island of Bali that you will long remember. Enjoy the serenity of your resort on the north coast.
This private journey will take you to sacred temples, ancient villages, local markets and even on a sunrise boat tour. You will pass spectacular views on the way, enjoy relaxing spa treatments and even visit holy hot springs. A perfect gem for those wishing to discover more of the island but also relax and be pampered in the beautiful north coast resort.
- Transportation with Balinese discoveries
- Two nights of cosy accommodation on the north coast
- Seven well prepared meals
- Two spa treatments
- Guided village walk
- Sunrise and dolphin watching excursion
- Private car with driver as your personal guide
- Government tax and services
The price is inclusive of everything described above.
|: IDR 4,500,000 (±US$ 350) per person
Program Itinerary
Day 1
Departure 09:00 - Ready for a great day!
During the morning, you will visit
In the afternoon, the drive to Tejakula offers spectacular views
Arrival at the resort - Welcome drink
Visit of the resort and further information regarding your stay
Body treatment
Night of deep sleep
Day 2
Relax and be pampered
Optional early morning yoga
Optional morning activities
Healthy lunch
Spa Treatment
Sunset walk - enjoy an ocean dip in the sea while the sun sets.
Dinner - "table d'hôte"
Night of deep sleep
Day 3
Sunrise and dolphin excursion
Departure at 09:00
On your way back to the southern part of Bali you will:
Have a sacred Spa experience
Visit Vihara Buddhist Temple
Lunch is served with a breathtaking view in Mayong restaurant
Scenic drive through the Central Mountains
Spectacular drive to Bedugul
Stop at the famous Bedugul market - fruits, vegetables, flowers, bonsai, crafts and more.
Arrival at your next destination (Ubud or South Bali) at ± 17:30
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Discover more of Bali - Prior or after your journey
You may wish to please yourself and explore other parts of our island; we are offering you short journeys free of any worries for your enjoyment. Discover more of Bali while you are here!


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Bangalore, Apr 17: Did Delhi Daredevils and South Africa paceman Morne Morkel bowl the fastest ball in cricket history on Tuesday night (April 16) during the IPL 2013 game? Well, if you go by the speed gun's reading at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, he did bowl the fastest delivery in the history. Morkel's speed was recorded at 173.9 kph!
Morkel bowled the second over of DD innings in the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore which ended in a Super Over with the home team winning. When Morkel bowled, on the TV screen we saw the speed flashing as 173.9 kph!
Seeing this on TV, Morkel's South African team-mate Dale Steyn was quick to tweet on this. He wrote on his twitter page (@DaleSteyn62): "Did @mornemorkel65 just bowl 173.9kmh??? Haha! He's quick but that's real QUICK!."
Did @mornemorkel65 just bowl 173.9kmh??? Haha! He's quick but that's real QUICK!— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) April 16, 2013
This is what mornemorkel65 is capable of!!! Bring the heat!!! Haha #speedfreak instagram.com/p/YMb46Mwkyi/— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) April 17, 2013
In another tweet, he added the TV screen shot where the speed was shown. "This is what mornemorkel65 is capable of!!! Bring the heat!!! Haha."
The fastest recorded speed by a bowler is 160.3 kph by Pakistan's former paceman Shoaib Akhtar.
Whether Morkel really bowled the ball at that speed of over 170 or was it an error?


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This book really isn't about me either. It's what has come through me. I just got out of the way most days and tried not to second guess what I was writing. I've done enough second-guessing for most of my life. Whenever I did that in my writing or otherwise, things didn't go as well as when I just trusted. This, as I've mentioned before, has nothing to do with blind faith. Your inner knowing and your guidance makes you extremely clear-eyed. You see things for what they are, and you act accordingly. You just trust what you do and say in those situations, and usually, things turn out better than you can possibly imagine. So was it with writing this book.
Completion Instead of Ending
One of the important parts of the spiritual path is coming to understand when something completes. Most things are enforced endings. You graduated high school because some mysterious force out there decided that so many credits, years, and courses meant that you now had the academic acumen to move on. It's silly, of course. Some people really have learned enough for their life paths in two years at high school. Some people need more years, yet we all try to cram ourselves into the 4-year process. Then when we toss off our caps and celebrate, we assume that we're done. That's a human ending; that's not completion at all.
Later on, you find out if you were really done. If you weren't, you end up taking more classes later on to fill in the spaces where you didn't really get all that you needed from a class. And still this metaphor doesn't work particularly well because someone else is still telling you where you're done. Completion, however, comes from within.
Your Inner Knowing Speaks Up
I'm a broken record about a lot of things; your inner knowing and intuition is one such thing. They're so critical to being able to find truth and understand what's right for you. They help you to turn your attention away from the noise of the world to find the deeper meaning inside you. As such, your inner knowing is what pipes up and says, "I'm done." It says things like:
- "Now I'm done in this relationship."
- "I'm complete at this job."
- "This book is done."
The Everyday Spirituality Book Completes: The Weight Bears Down
I felt the book finish on an energetic level last Wednesday. My little ego mind ran in saying, "But don't we need to edit it about 3 trillion more times?" No. I don't. That's not what matters to spirit. Spirit rarely cares much about perfection. Perfection is such a human idea; it's rather silly. To Spirit, all of creation is perfect. In the case of my book, it is a tool; it's a means for energy transmission through words. Later on in life, perhaps I'll be able to write in baby babble, and people will feel the energy all the same. For now, I use concepts and create a loose framework for people to understand spirituality. The perfect grammar and syntax isn't so important; the energy is already there. It's complete
The weight I feel is in the responsibility. I know that I've sent out a pretty major energy shockwave. It's already rippled out past my immediate friends as they've forwarded it on to other people. And that's what's meant to happen. It's meant to be passed on and on so that others can read it and share it. It's meant to help everyone wake up to who they really are. With that kind of force flowing through me to others, I also have to be responsible to helping people as they shift. I can't just light a fire and run off in the hills; I have to tend it. In so doing, I'm also fanning the flames; there's a lot of change already coming. I'm very much part of it; soon you will be too.
Because we are all trying to wake up together. A few of us waking up is not enough. We all have to come to completion with our karmic cycles as soon as possible or more pain and bloodshed will continue to transpire. Haven't we had enough pain? Haven't we had enough sorrow, misery, and anger? I know that I've seen enough in my few years here; I hope you have too.
One Path Ends, A New One Begins
I'm at a point in my life where I'm about to shift gears in a serious way. I don't exactly know what that looks like, but I know that with the completion of the book, a big part of my current path has completed. To tell you the truth, I'm pretty damned tired. I feel like I could be on vacation for a couple of years. To tell you the truth, I know that won't happen and that things are about to really accelerate for me. It is equally exciting and daunting even though it is all exactly what I want.
Because I chose this path. Sometimes, it's just so intense to have everything feel like it's happening the way it should. For a good portion of my life, I felt stymied and off-course. I felt like nothing was going the way I wanted. Well, a spiritual awakening is a major course correct, but it doesn't look like what you think you wanted. I've learned how little I knew about what's actually right for me. So, this path that I'm finishing and the path I'm about to start don't really look familiar. I think that's one of the mischievous things about karmic cycles; they may suck and be miserable, but you know what's coming. So people stay in those loops because of that bizarre comfort of predictability. But I no longer want to get whacked in the head the same way, and so I changed course. Which also means, I really don't know what's exactly coming.
All I do know is that I've come to a new sense of completion. A doorway has quietly shut, which is as it should. A new one is just about to open. I wonder what is in store for me now.
Special thanks to Arran Edmonstone for today's picture. You can see more of his photography on this Flickr link.


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Daisy Lee Monroe thought she'd brushed the dust of Lovett, Texas, off her high-heeled shoes years ago, but she's come back home only to find that little has changed. Her sister is still crazy, and her mom still has pink plastic flamingos in her front yard. And Jackson Lamott Parrish, the bad boy she'd left behind, is still so sexy it hurts. She'd like nothing better than to avoid this particular man, but she can't. Daisy has something to say to Jackson, and she's not going anywhere until he listens.
Jackson learned his lesson about Daisy the hard way, and now the only word he's interested in hearing from Daisy's red lips is good-bye. But she's popping up everywhere, and he doesn't believe in coincidence. It seems the only way to keep her quiet is with his mouth, but kissing Daisy had once been his downfall. Is he strong enough to resist her now? Strong enough to watch her walk out of his life again? Strong enough to make her stay?
©2004 Rachel Gibson (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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"WTF, Batman?!"
I'm about three-quarters through this book and I have to say I am soooo over the angst. I love Rachel Gibson novels mostly because they are fun and sexy and have characters that are easy to like. But, this one has so far been a UBER let down. Even this far into the book, I cannot make myself like or root for the heroine. I think the secret she kept from Jack is unforgivable and I cannot see this working out. All of her excuses for why she kept her secret were lame, unfounded, and completely selfish. Not only did this lowdown woman keep a horrible secret from a man she claims to have "loved, " but she married his best friend to boot. WTF, Rach? I can't help assuming at this point that any HEA would be totally forced. I want my money back. This chick is not heroine material.
*The overall 3 stars is because I enjoy listening to Kathleen Early.
"A Favorite !"
This is one of my favorite Rachel Gibson books and was thrilled to see it was out on Audible now ! I loved listening to the story - it was good & entertaining. I recommend this to anyone who likes contemporary romance books. Great chemistry between the characters !
This story was perfect. Perfect pacing and characters and depth. Loved every minute and didn't want it to end. Love how Jack learned to forgive.
"Weak main characters- story line"
I didn't enjoy the characters in this story. The book was read with to much smokey breathy voice. It was hard to like Jack the main character when the voice sounded like too many cigarettes and talking sexy breathy during the regular friendly dialogue. Trying too hard to talk sexy all the time. Daisy is an idiot in this story, makes me not care want happens to the main characters unless they died..and the friends are like- I had to kill them- they were on my nerves.
"Very enjoyable"
I really liked this story. The sweet friendship of the school children followed by betrayal and then the home coming worked very well.
"Boring AND predictible"
This story moved way too slow. It was disappointing.
details are fine but this story was not moving at all.
Performance was okay.
The characters were fine.
It's disappointing that this book had good reviews, it hard to keep listening when nothing happens..
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