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Most people who pay attention to government stats are now wise to the fact that labor force data is just as important as the employment data in determining the unemployment rate. As pointed out by Santelli today, a few hundred thousand people were disappeared from the labor force to get the unemployment rate down below eight percent.
Even Reuters was forced to admit that the labor force decline was the real issue here. Although backers of the administration, predictably, are claiming that there's momentum in the economy.
But just to get some perspective, let's look at the government's numbers on total payroll employment. The graph shows that with November's numbers, employment is now back up 2006 levels. That is, we're down 3.1 million jobs from the peak. Private-sector employment is even worse and is still at 2005 levels and is down 3.9 million from the peak. True, some people are leaving the work force as they retire, which means we now have more people on the dole. But even with retirees, we're obviously not adding jobs for those entry-level people, which one can also guess from the massive employment among teenagers. One could also note that total private employment is barely above what it was back in 2000.
Robert Wenzel thinks the relatively positive numbers (in a short term analysis) reflect ongoing Fed pumping, and I agree with him, but even with QE3, we're still looking at four to seven million unemployed people, and this also ignores the underemployed and those forced into part-time employment.
If we look at year-over-year change in total employment, we can see that the numbers are very weak during this latest "recovery." In fact, the job gains keep getting smaller with each expansion period. Job gains are weaker now than was the case during the 2002–2008 expansion, and that job growth was weaker than was the case from 1992–2001. The Fed has been expanding the money supply enthusiastically since the late eighties, and with each expansion, job growth gets worse and worse. There are demographic effects of aging populations of course, but that doesn't explain it all, and the total population has been getting bigger.
Just look at the 1980s. During the mid-eighties, when the effective Fed funds Rate was still above 7 percent, employment growth was much higher than it is now. As the Fed has forced down the interest rate again and again, employment growth has just become weaker and weaker. Now, with the effective rate at zero, we can't even gin up enough job growth to match the lackluster recovery of the Bush II years.
This illustrates the limits of loose monetary policy. The Fed has exhausted all its options. The interest rate is at zero. It's buying up 61 percent of the government debt, and the US economy is still in the worst recovery since the Great Depression. When the next recession comes — and it's already been five years since the last one started — What rabbit will the Fed pull out of the hat? Lots of money-printing is all I can see.11:13 am on December 7, 2012 Email Ryan McMaken


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Lily Powers (Barbara Stanwyck) may look innocent, but she's far from naive. From her lowly beginnings serving drinks in her father's speakeasy, she uses her looks and charm to hook up with a series of men, dropping each after they've helped her advance in the world. Leaving a trail of broken hearts and ruined lives, cynical Lily eventually realizes that she, too, may be vulnerable to love -- and the pain that goes with it.

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I've left the company where I worked and got to keep my notebook. It was a domain member, and my user account is a domain account. I want to copy the profile to a local profile, before removing the computer from the domain.
I'd found a script (http://tacklebox.cns.ohiou.edu/Moveuser/) that would move a user profile from local to domain, but haven't been able to get it to work moving a profile from domain to local.
Any suggestions from the oh so wise community?
Sep 29, 2010 at 8:34 UTC
Check this link, it might help you.
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Sep 29, 2010 at 8:34 UTC
Check this link, it might help you.
Sep 29, 2010 at 9:27 UTC
Couldn't you just create the new profile, make that user an administrator, and move the files from the old profile to the new?
In windows7 you would just copy the libraries over to their corresponding locations in the new profile:
C:\users\old_user\desktop > c:\users\new_user\desktop
Sep 29, 2010 at 10:54 UTC
FixIT Chiltern is an IT service provider.
^ what he said, that's what I would do.
Sep 30, 2010 at 7:08 UTC
It's not the files and data that I'm concerned with ... it's other things like preferences for installed applications, favorites, saved passwords, customization of windows etc etc that are kept in registry and are damn annoying to recreate :)
Microsoft used to have the MoveUser.exe utility but support for that stopped with Vista. I can't use USMT (user state migration) because that actually would copy and keep the domain membership details.
Sep 30, 2010 at 7:23 UTC
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One method you could try is to redirect the Default Profile within the Registry:
(Always good practice to backup your current Registry setup before tweaking so that you can revert if needed.)
Regedit -->
HKLM \ Software \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ CurrentVersion \ ProfileList
Change the "Default" string value to: %SystemDrive%\Users\your-profile-name
I.E. --> %SystemDrive%\Users\KenLowe
(Where "KeyLowe" would be the name of your previous Domain Users account.)
This will redirect any newly created accounts from the existing "KenLowe" profile instead of the usual Default / Public user. Just create a new account and it *should* be propagated from the account you specified.
Oct 1, 2010 at 1:32 UTC
I have been using this method on many computers and it works:
It is some time ago since my last attempt. I do remember some issues about permissions and ended up using one of those ressource toolkit tools that can change ACL's (subinacl.exe or something like that).
Take a snapshot/backup of your drive and try. I followed this method on about 100 PC's with no problems.
Nov 8, 2011 at 2:22 UTC
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Here is a good tutorial that shows how to migrate a local profile to a domain profile, or a domain profile to a local profile. It only takes a few minutes to do, unlike the easy transfer wizard or other tools that actually copy the data:
Aug 3, 2012 at 4:47 UTC
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Use Migwiz
Feb 16, 2013 at 4:50 UTC
Here is a good tutorial that shows how to migrate a local profile to a domain profile, or a domain profile to a local profile. It only takes a few minutes to do, unlike the easy transfer wizard or other tools that actually copy the data:
Old post I know, but Ryan, you positively saved my bacon today. I have been struggling with that one for hours. Finally my google fu lead me to your link [wish it had come up earlier!!] and that worked for me. If I had points to give, you would have them!! :-)
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Toxic pollution affects the health of more than 100 million people, shortening their productive life spans by an astonishing 12.7 years on average.
It is a common misperception that disease is responsible for most illness, when in fact toxins and pollutants in the environment are a major source of illness and reduced life spans globally.
Unlike diseases, toxins and pollutants like lead, mercury, chromium, radionuclides and pesticides were created by humans and are often improperly disposed of in a classic example of fouling our own nests.
"To be honest, we were astonished the number was so large," said Bret Ericson of the Blacksmith Institute, a small international NGO that released its annual report "World's Worst Pollution Problems Report 2011″ last week.
At least 100 million people are affected based on assessments of 2,000 toxic sites in 47 countries. Most of these sites are right inside villages and towns – all are close to people.
"There are thousands more sites out there," Ericson told IPS.
Toxic Pollution Shortens Lives By More Than a Decade
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That's actually a great idea, maybe a moat of sorts?
The challenge with any sort of depression is that unless you clean it out regularly the lame-brains will simply fill it up and navigate over one another.
I can understand not wanting to venture outside the gate too often to deal with the undead.
Fire would be a great weapon... Have no idea why we haven't seen more of it except for the pit-sequence last season. Spray them with gas and burn them while they're next to the fence. Burning may stop them totally but it sure would incapacitate them enough that they could be handled without much danger.
One of the things that does bother me as far as the realism goes is the absence of critters feeding on the bodies either as totally dead or as the walking dead. They're rotting meat. Crows and other critters should be all over them... moving or not.
I guess the only concern would be whether or not it would burn out of control.
That's actually a great point, didn't think about that.
Episode 3 of the season. Comment away...
An OK episode.
They kind of alternate an OK episode with a very good one.
Surprised that Rick won the fight so handily.
Also not surprised who killed Karen and David. Knew it would be someone that you wouldn't immediately point at.
it was like a state fair of zombies out there while trying to get meds. now they could be up to 50 miles from the prison and on foot. with 10,000 zombies herding their way.
and no, i never saw carol coming with that one.
I was surprised they didn't drag it out further though
I thought the episode was pretty decent. Seems like this flu make carry over another couple episodes. I'm assuming they get their hands on meds. If not, we will need another cast.
They made it seem this episode that nobody was off limits to be killed. No one of importance actually died, but normally I don't usually get the feeling any of the main characters are in any actual danger.
Was Carol the one feeding the rats to the zombies?
I don't think so.
They still have not said who was doing that but I don't think it was Carol.
Carol killing the two people that got infected early could be her way of trying to stop the infection from spreading and doing it for the good of the rest of the group.
Getting the water out on her own although Rick said to wait...her mindset is that the people need the water so she will do it for what she thinks is best for the group.
Teaching the young children how to kill the zombies with a knife in her mind is helping the group by getting the young people ready to defend themselves.
Feeding rats to the zombies to get them to cluster up by the fence serves no purpose in helping the rest of the group so I don't think it was her.
Great episode, I wonder if the hurd is heading towards the prison.
The only suspect at this point for feeding the rats is that one little girl who named the walkers.
I really think the excuse for taking that car was pretty dumb. I think you are always safer in a truck and I would also think people would be tricking them out for protection and killing walkers easier.
Good episode but it being Carol was a letdown for me.
I was hoping it was someone trying to stir up trouble, possibly something that would lead to the fact that the Gov. sent someone to do some sabatoge type stuff in retaliation for losing the fight last season.
It being Carol was just...eh. It' someone doing what they think is right and needs to be done for the good of everyone else. That was just, again....eh.
This episode was better...I think I've mentioned it before, probably even in this thread, but don't read the freaking comics lol
If you did, you knew that Tyrese was going to come back even after he went surrounded. Thats pulled directly, though in the comic it happens pretty much when they first get to the prison while they are clearing it out.
I'm really interested to see how they plan on reacting to the herd. I guess it will be the combination of that and the spreading virus that is going to be the reason they leave the prison.
But I'm still really confused about how the governor is going to be re-introduced since they had Darryl say that the trail had gone cold. They should have just killed him off and been done with it.
'Walking Dead' Beats World Series, 'Sunday Night Football' in Key Demo
"The Walking Dead" is still going strong, racking up 12.9 million viewers Sunday despite competition from the NFL and the World Series. It beat both "Sunday Night Football" and the series in the key demographic, though both beat it in total viewers.
The show earned 8.6 million in the key 18-49 demographic for a 6.8 rating, better than the 5.6 for "Sunday Night Football," TV's top show, or baseball, which had a 4.4. But NFL overrun of the Denver Broncos-Washington Redskins game on Fox did outscore the AMC zombie drama with a 7.8.
The zombies had 12.9 million total viewers compared to 14.9 million the "SNF" matchup between the Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings and the 15.4 million for Game 4 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox. Denver-Washington had 22.8 million total viewers.
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Maybe animals do try to feed off them. And are quickly killed and eaten.
They've already shown that walkers will eat animals. When they cut open that walker looking for Sophia and found a muskrat. And also using rats to bait them. I'm sure it wouldn't be much for them to grab a wolf/coyote/crow and chow down on them while they were trying to get a quick bite off of them.
But a bird or a flock of them could swoop down and pluck chunks of flesh out of them without much danger of being bite. And it's not like the zombies have (or should have) the arm speed to grab faster critters or birds. We know the walking dead have a stench. The ones out there ambling about singly should be easy pickins.
And what about the zombie laying against the trunk of the tree? In real life flies and their larvae would have reduced that still (kinda) moving body to a skeleton in no time at all... Especially in the heat/humidity of Georgia.


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The past six weeks have been terrible for many technology shares, but not for the four horsemen who sat atop the last tech boom.
These legacy names have emerged as alternatives for those who want exposure to the tech sector but are spooked by the slump in high-growth stocks like Netflix.
These older names have recently attracted more attention because their growth outpaces the broader market but they don't have the high valuations of the recent momentum favourites.
"They have high cash levels, nice profit margins, and when the economy returns, their cyclicality will be a positive," said Robert Stimpson, portfolio manager at Oak Associates in Ohio.
"That they're trading at a discount makes them something of a defensive play," he added. "I'd rather own them than something like utilities, which pay a dividend but offer little or no growth."
The change in sentiment can be seen in fund flow figures. The First Trust Dow Jones Internet exchange-traded fund has seen outflows of $43.86 million since the beginning of March, while the First Trust Nasdaq 100 Technology fund, which counts Facebook as a holding but holds few other "momentum" names, has seen inflows of $9.4 million over that same period, according to data from etf.com.
While the likes of Netflix and TripAdvisor have lost more than 20 per cent of their market value, putting them in bear market territory, Dow components Intel Corp and Cisco Systems are up 5.7 per cent and 3 per cent respectively since the beginning of March. Microsoft Corp is up 2.3 per cent over that time and is trading near its highest levels since the dot-com bubble.
These stocks are considered undervalued by various measures, including StarMine's measurement of intrinsic value, which looks at anticipated growth over the next decade. Many of the high-flyers still look pricey.
Both Netflix and Facebook would still be above StarMine's intrinsic value measure even if their shares fell another 50 per cent from current levels. However, IBM is almost 40 per cent under its intrinsic value, based on its Friday closing price, while Microsoft and Oracle are more than 20 per cent under.
Cloud sales walloped
Another class of shares walloped in the recent sale are cloud or internet software plays.
Human resources software provider Workday has given up 25 per cent of its value over the past month. The sale has been more brutal on its peers: since mid-February, accounting services provider Netsuite has fallen close to 30 per cent, while analytics firms Splunk and Tableau Software have shed close to 40 per cent of their value.
"We've seen a very vicious correction in March and April and it doesn't look like it's over yet," Wedbush analyst Steve Koenig said. "The sell-off was fuelled initially by profit-taking and then it became a momentum trade to the downside."
"The fact that the multiples had expanded so much just created the conditions for that trade to happen."
Valuations still look stretched. Workday, which has not reported a profit since it went public in 2012, is trading at close to 30 times sales. That compares to roughly 23 times for Splunk and 15 times for Netsuite. Salesforce.com, in comparison, has a price-to-sales ratio of 8.2.
Still, many analysts say the case for cloud software companies remains on solid footing. A report released this month by research firm IHS estimated that cloud-related spending will balloon to $235 billion by 2017 – up 35 per cent from the $174 billion projected for 2014.
Straddling the line between growth and value is Apple, Wall Street's most valuable company. While the stock is trading well under its intrinsic value, it is well below record levels hit in 2012, suggesting investors remain sceptical that its shares have the ability to recover. The stock has slipped 1.3 per cent since the start of March, underperforming other legacy names but far better than the Nasdaq's 7.2 percent drop over the period.
Mark Yusko, chief investment officer of Morgan Creek Capital Management in North Carolina, said Apple was an "in-betweener" stock.
"It has growth, but not as much growth as other tech names, while also not trading at the multiples of others," said Yusko, who oversees about $4 billion in assets and whose firm owns Apple. "It has the best of both worlds, and also the worst of both."


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Environmental Decision Memo for Food Contact Notification No. 000770
Return to inventory listing: Inventory of Environmental Impact Decisions for Food Contact Substance Notifications or
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Date: October 31, 2007
From: Environmental Toxicologist, Environmental Review Team (ERT)
Office of Food Additive Safety (HFS-246)
Subject: FCN No. 770 - 1,4 -bis(2-ethylhexyl) benzenedicarboxylate for use as plasticizer in vinyl chloride polymer formulations and as components of food-contact articles
Notifier: Eastman Chemical Company
100 North Eastman Road
Kingsport, TN 37662
To: Division of Food Contact Notifications (HFS-275)
Attention: Mark Hepp, Ph.D.
Through: Layla I. Batarseh, Ph.D., Supervisor, ERT
The above referenced notification contains four proposed uses for the food contact substance (FCS). The intended uses are:
- at a level not to exceed 35 percent by weight of finished plasticized vinyl chloride polymer formulations used in repeated-use food contact applications at temperatures no greater than 100°C;
- as a component of a paper or paperboard, or coatings for such paper and paperboard intended for use in contact with dry foods with no free surface fats or oil in compliance with 21 CFR 176.180 Components of Paper and paperboard in contact with dry food;
- as a component of adhesives complying with the provisions of 21 CFR 175.105 Adhesives; and,
- as a component of pressure sensitive adhesives complying with the provisions of 21 CFR 175.125 Pressure-sensitive adhesives.
The notifier submitted a claim of categorical exclusion under 21 CFR 25.32(j) for use (1) and discussed uses (2), (3), and (4) in an environmental assessment (EA).
We have reviewed the claim of categorical exclusion and have concluded that categorical exclusion is warranted for the proposed use of the FCS in food-contact articles intended for repeated use or as a component of permanent or semi-permanent equipment. The claim of categorical exclusion cites the section under which categorical exclusion is warranted, 21 CFR 25.32(j), states compliance with the categorical exclusion criteria, and states that no extraordinary circumstances exist that require the submission of an environmental assessment.
The EA was required for use (2) when the FCS is used as a component of paper and paperboard, and for uses (3) and (4) because these uses do not qualify for a claim of categorical exclusion from the need to prepare an EA. Components of coatings, as in use (2), qualify for a categorical exclusion under 25.32(i). However, a claim of categorical exclusion was not submitted for this use, which was discussed in the EA.
Attached is the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for FCN 770. When this notification becomes effective, the FONSI and the notifier's EA (in PDF, 326Kb), dated September 12, 2007, may be made available to the public in response to a Freedom of Information Act request and we will post redacted copies of them on the internet at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~rdb/opa-envt.html.*
Please let us know if there is any change in the identity or use of the food-contact substance.
Katrina E. White, Ph.D.
Finding of No Significant Impact
Finding of No Significant Impact
A food contact notification (FCN No. 770), submitted by Eastman Chemical Company, to provide for the safe use of 1,4-bis(2-ethylhexyl) benzenedicarboxylate for use as plasticizer in vinyl chloride polymer formulations and as components of food-contact articles.
The Environmental Review Team has determined that allowing this notification to become effective will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment and therefore will not require the preparation of an environmental impact statement. This finding is based on information submitted by the notifier in the notification, including an environmental assessment (in PDF, 326Kb), dated September 12, 2007.
Prepared by__________________________________________Date: October 31, 2007
Katrina E. White, Ph.D., Environmental Toxicologist
Environmental Review Team
Office of Food Additive Safety
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Food and Drug Administration
Approved by__________________________________________Date: October 31, 2007
Layla I. Batarseh, Ph.D., Supervisor
Environmental Review Team
Office of Food Additive Safety
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Food and Drug Administration
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The Portland (Ore.) Police Bureau is posting photos of Occupy Wall Street protesters arrested in that city onto its Facebook page, and this has got some members of the public buzzing.
The site/blog boingboing.net asks why the mugshots are being posted and says the postings are "right up there with tear gassing people in wheelchairs." One member of the public commented on the department's Facebook page: "Public naming and shaming of those arrested? Isn't that a violation of some pretty basic rights?"
The agency posted an explanation of the postings:
"This is not a new procedure," the agency writes. "The Police Bureau receives daily requests for arrest information from the public as well as the media. Many of these cases are of high public interest and as such, information is distributed widely through news releases, the Portland Police Bureau webpage, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook."
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In the meantime, The Oregonian, Portland's largest newspaper, is reporting that police arrested about 10 Occupy Portland protesters early this morning. Nine of them have been released, but one, who had an outstanding arrest warrant, remains in custody, The Oregonian reports.
The raid came after the protesters were asked multiple times to leave Terry Schrunk Plaza in Portland. Protester Marshall Kay, 35, told the news organization that he saw a large group of officers wearing riot gear. Officers surrounded the Posted photos of Occupy protesters defended encampment, blocking out protesters while the encampment was dismantled, according to The Oregonian. Protesters taunted law enforcement as this took place, according to the news organization.
"It definitely got a little tense, maybe heated," police Lt. Robert King, a Portland police spokesman, told The Oregonian. "Tensions didn't rise to the point where we used any force."
One protester, Jason Sayer, 40, told The Oregonian that the raid was a "colossal waste of resources," and he added that "Obama would talk poorly of Syria and Egypt if this happened there."
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text: UWA College of Business announces marketing major Posted: February 09, 2012 Author: Lisa YessickLaunched this spring, the marketing major at the University of West Alabama (UWA) College of Business gives students firsthand experience in a diverse, fast-growing industry. "In virtually every course they take, marketing students will gain valuable experience as they work with local businesses to develop marketing plans, advertising plans, and press releases," said Dr. Russ Henley, associate professor of marketing at UWA. That real-world experience will translate into an advantage post-graduation, as they compete for positions in marketing management, advertising, sales, purchasing, and market research. "Marketing graduates are in much demand and enjoy excellent average starting salaries and significant upward mobility," said Dr. Ken Tucker, dean of UWA's College of Business.The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov) expects employment in marketing and related fields to grow by as much as 26 percent through 2018. CNN/Money (money.cnn.com) recently ranked "marketing specialist" number five among "Best Jobs for Fast Growth," citing an estimated 28 percent growth in jobs over the next decade. Management-level workers in marketing fields earn from $50,000 to $90,000, Henley said, while marketing directors take in as much as $200,000.Less than one month after its creation, the marketing major is already a hit, Henley said. "Student response and demand has been tremendous. Ten students have already changed their major to marketing within the first three weeks of it being offered."The UWA College of Business has long offered an emphasis in marketing as part of its general business curriculum, Henley said, but market demand and requests from current and prospective students spurred development of a full-fledged major program. "The marketing program builds on the existing strengths of our Department of Business Administration, Management and Marketing," Henley said. "Marketing is one of the primary disciplines within most colleges of business throughout the state," Tucker noted. "Current and prospective students' demand for this degree has increased, making it feasible to transition our marketing minor into a major and establish a more competitive position state-wide."The hands-on aspect of the marketing major also benefits local business and industry. "Last semester, marketing students developed a marketing plan for Tucker Cabinetry of Linden, Ala. This semester, marketing students will again work with Tucker Cabinetry to implement that plan," Henley said. "UWA marketing students are also working with Choctaw County political and business leaders to develop a website promoting area businesses."Tucker gives credit for the new program's creation to Henley and to Dr. Linda Carr, chair of the Department of Business Administration, Management and Marketing. "They are to be commended on preparing an excellent proposal to the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, which approved the major to begin January 2012.""Adding a major in marketing complements nicely our existing business curriculum and offers interested students another option for career enhancement," Tucker said.Established in 1967, The University of West Alabama's College of Business offers undergraduate programs in accounting, business administration, management, marketing, technology, computer information systems, industrial technology and industrial maintenance. For more information about the College of Business, visit www.uwa.edu/cob, email firstname.lastname@example.com, or call Dr. Ken Tucker at (205) 652-3471. For more information about the marketing major, visit www.uwa.edu/bamm.aspx.See More UWA News


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Peter Madoff gets 10 years in prison
Updated 10:37 pm, Thursday, December 20, 2012
New York --
The brother of imprisoned financier Bernard Madoff was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison for crimes committed in the shadow of his notorious sibling by a judge who said she disbelieved his claims that he did not know about the epic fraud.
Peter Madoff, 67, had agreed when he pleaded guilty in June to serve the maximum sentence allowable to the charges of conspiracy and falsifying the books and records of an investment adviser.
He follows to prison his 74-year-old brother, who is serving a 150-year sentence after admitting he created a fraud so large decades ago that thousands of people lost $20 billion.
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U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain urged Peter Madoff to tell the truth about what he knows about the fraud that cost thousands of investors their original $20 billion investment.
The judge said Peter Madoff was "frankly not believable" when he claimed at his plea that he learned of the fraud only when his brother revealed it to him before he surrendered.
"I am deeply ashamed of my conduct and have tried to atone by pleading guilty and have agreed to forfeit all of my present and future assets," Peter Madoff said.


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Gar Waterman's work appears in unexpected areas and on different surfaces around the exterior of the renovated Edgewood School.
While a major work of public art (WPA mural, Life of Hiawatha) was lost in the school renovation project, Waterman's work brings a sense of humor and life to the building. The cut steel and cast concrete plaques were inspired by the trees and animals located in nearby Edgewood Park, one of New Haven's largest and historic green spaces.
The artist states that his work was shaped by historical sources, such as the Book of Kells and the repeat graphic imagery of such 20th century artists as M.C. Escher and Andy Warhol. The steel cut-outs are assembled into three-dimensional sculptures, which provide changing effects of light, shadow, transparency and depth.
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An early rise brought rich dividends this morning.
Thanks to the jet-lag kicking in, I was wide awake from the early hours and able to follow Sachin Tendulkar's progress on the internet, through the nervous nineties to finally achieve his 100th hundred.
The milestone coincided with the swimming pool here receiving its first occupants of the day at just after 6am.
Jake Ball, Ben Phillips, Andy Carter and Karl Turner were the early dippers, closely followed by Paul Harrison, one of the small group of Notts supporters who've made the trip out here.
My next treat of the morning came during a leisurely stroll to breakfast. Three, happy, playful monkeys came bouncing across my path before separating, with two running up the path of a nearby villa and the other bounding onto the roof and leaping down onto its unsuspecting siblings.
This part of the island is renowned for its Green Monkey colonies.
The suddenness of it startled me and I was kicking myself that my camera was still in its case. Fortunately these three weren't alone. Lots of other family members could be observed in the grounds of the resort and I understand one even joined Scott Elstone on his verandah for morning coffee!
A coach-load of players and associated hangers-on (yours truly) then set off to enjoy the first training session of the tour. I hadn't realised what an auspicious occasion this would be – as it marked the inauguration of Franklyn Stephenson's new cricket academy. The ground and facilities are, literally, brand new.
It's a purpose-built centre at which Franklyn, the former Notts all-rounder, will coach promising youngsters. A local work-force downed tools to come and have a look as the warm-ups gave way to proper cricket out in the middle of the square, with Luke Fletcher, Ben Phillips and Paul Franks bowling to James Taylor and Michael Lumb at first, whilst the remaining members of the squad used the equally-unused new nets.
Franklyn, whom we'd seen upon arrival at the airport, was absent at the start of the day but there was plenty of evidence that he had been there. The pavilion contained probably fifty golf clubs of varying shapes, sizes and makes – with buckets full of practice balls.
The former all-rounder – one of those sickeningly-talented sportsmen, had swapped sports at the end of his playing days and became a golf professional.
For 24 years he was the club professional at nearby Sandy Lane, the plushest of the plush areas on this island. On the way to practice we went past the golf course and were shown some de-luxe apartments – the getaway retreats for the likes of Simon Cowell and Roman Abramovich.
Nets over, it was time for a bit of R & R and a stroll around the local area but there was no getting away from the cricket. The opening ODI between the West Indies and Australia was underway in St Vincent and everyone was following it.
Every vehicle that passed had the game on the radio and it didn't take long to find a bar that was showing the match on television.
Sadly for the enthusiastic locals, my arrival coincided with the West Indies nose-diving from 97-3 to 104-9 – a truly catastrophic collapse.
As Sunil Narine holed out at long-on for nought, one wag couldn't contain his disappointment, "Oh Man – Stop Monkeying Around", he yelled.
Somehow it seemed appropriate!
An early rise brought rich dividends this morning.
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Cutest Puppy Christmas Video Ever
Warning: This may contain more cuteness than you are prepared to handle.
Warning: This may contain more cuteness than you are prepared to handle.
so I'm beginning to think that Carly Rae Jepson's 'Call Me Maybe' and Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used To Know' might be two of the most covered, and parodied songs on the interwebz. But for good reason both are totally catchy. Now the group that proudly calls themselves 'Dogtye' is doing their own spin on 'Somebody That I Used To Know' This has to be one of my favorite covers though, mainly because it's so cute.
The internet sensation Prince Harry the hippo died during complications with his surgery today to repair an umbilical hernia he suffered from respiratory arrest and heart failure. He was 3 months old I've got to say when I first saw pictures of him I thought it was photoshop, turns out it's a real breed of hippos from South Africa, and there's only about 3,000 left in the world. Prince Harry was being hand-raised by caretakers at Cango Wildlife Ranch after the little guy was rejected by his mother. To see pictures of the adorable calf check them out below.
Meet Shiro, she's a 10 month old Siberian husky, and has anxiety. She associates cars with being left alone, so when she is in the car she needs her owner to hold her paw like they are holding hands. According to her owner, he is working on her anxiety, but until then if it makes her feel better he'll hold her paw in the car. Now check out one of the most adorable videos I've ever seen.
Well this is definitely interesting, and something you don't hear everyday. Three Welsh tourists were enjoying a trip to Australia and they consumed a few too many adult beverages (if ya know what I mean!) This was not your average, "oh my friends and I went out and drank and did something stupid but woke up with a hangover and life goes on" no, these three highly intelligent individuals decided it was a good idea to break into Sea World, swim with the dolphins, and steal a penguin. I'm not sure about you,but when I drink stealing penguins is not at the top of my "to-do" list. Oh and the best part? They don't remember stealing the penguin so they just woke up with a fairy penguin named Dirk in their hotel room, and had no idea how he got there. I mean at least it's safer than a tiger.
I had seen this video quite a while ago, laughed hysterically, and then it slipped my mind. Luckily I ran across it again, and now I am sharing it with you...
You may remember seeing this handsome little fellow perform Katy Perry's Teenage Dream... I was so excited when I found Kellen Mirador Sarmiento's latest performance of Pink's Raise Your Glass from Glee, I HAD to share...
This may very well be one of the cutest things that I've seen... well at least since the snuggly momma cat video that I shared with you 2 weeks ago... I'm not sure how old the little guy in the video is, I'd say 4 or 5 if I were guessing, but he definitely has the song, the moves, and the costume down perfectly. Maybe we'll see him make a cameo on the next season of Glee...
When does being a fan go from cute to creepy? I think that Jack Moore is walking a very fine line here. Check out the mini-documentary by Ollie Newport entitled "Katy & I" highlighting Jack's obsession... ...
This is just far too cute to not share with you! It's Friday. It's Memorial Day Weekend. I thought you could use an "Ahhhhhh!!!" moment!
I really cannot make up my mind if this is cute or creepy... What do you think about the 3 kitties fighting over the 1 piece of meat???


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Isidro Mejia made his first public appearance Wednesday since the April 19 accident that left him with 3-inch nails embedded in his face, neck and skull. He told reporters in Spanish from his wheelchair that he does not remember much about the accident, but is grateful to be alive.
"He says that he's very happy to be alive," said Dr. Rafael Quinonez, a neurosurgeon who removed the nails at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. "And he told me this morning that he thought he was going to die. He was happy when he opened his eyes, and he saw that he's still with us."
Mejia, 39, was atop an unfinished home when he fell from the roof onto a co-worker who was using the nail gun, Los Angeles County sheriff's Deputy Mark Newlands said.
The two men tried to grab each to keep from falling, but both tumbled to the ground. At some point, the nail gun discharged and drove the nails into Mejia's head.
"They're extremely powerful," Newlands said. "They've got to drive through three-quarter-inch plywood."
Quinonez said Mejia told authorities he remembered a "shock" to the back of his neck and little else before passing out.
Three nails penetrated Mejia's brain, and one entered his spine below the base of his skull. Doctors said the nails barely missed his brain stem and spinal cord, preventing paralysis or death.
"We did not have too much hope that he would survive, but we did it and he survived," Quinonez said, calling the recovery "close to a miracle."
Mejia is walking with minimal assistance and speaks somewhat slowly because his brain's speech center was affected, but his progress has been "remarkable," Quinonez said. With rehabilitation therapy, he should fully recover, he said.
"He is basically normal," Quinonez said.
Five nails were removed the same day and the sixth, in Mejia's face, was removed April 23 after swelling went down, the hospital said.
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How to identify potential engine/tranny issues when test driving
Rookie here! I don't know much about cars, but I do know what I like!! :)
I'm planning on doing some 2011 3 series sedan test driving this weekend, but needed some tips. Can anyone throw out a few tips I should keep in mind while test driving? I'm concerned I might oversee an engine and/or transmission (auto) issue. The few of issues I thought about were:
1) Does the engine sound normal,
2) With my foot on the brake, does the car shift smoothely when changing gears from Park, Reverse and Drive, and
3) Do the gears shift smoothely when accelerating.
Does anyone think I missed anything else crucial?
If it is a 2011 and less than 50K miles you have BMWs 4 year/ 50K mile bumper to bumper warranty so anything not normal can be covered. Strongly suggest driving some at the dealership to get a feel for what is normal. No one here can tell you what to look for regarding engine and transmission operation. You never said manual or automatic, 328 or 335. Do more research to understand the differences between those two cars and drill down to what makes sense for your requirements. Take your time, repeat take your time, and post what you observe when you drive the cars after getting some test seat time.
Again you have little to be concerned about since you will have factory warranty.
If you are not a DIY guy you need to establish a relationship with good independent BMW shop once you are out of factory warranty or better yet seek out a CPO car, Certified Pre-Owned which is at the dealership. That will get you 6 years from date of delivery and 100K miles coverage whichever comes first...
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Hi, I am enjoying your Jewel Box Book very much . . . your collection is wonderful and about time
someone came out with a book!! . . . thanks again!!!
Just a note to let you know that your WONDERFUL Jewel Box Book arrived here safely today and I could barely put it down long enough to write this note! . . . Thank you so much for putting the time and effort into it! I will certainly recommend your book to anyone interested in these boxes and I think you may also create a few new collectors with the book, too!Many thanks again for writing such a great book!!! Kudos to your photographer, too—the photos are excellent!!!
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah Airport
10 Stephen S. Green Drive
Savannah, Georgia 31408 USA
10 Stephen S. Green Drive
Savannah, Georgia 31408
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Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport - SAV
Airport Phone: +1 912 964 0514
Hotel direction: 1 miles W
Make a left onto Airways Avenue. Follow to Stephen S. Green Drive. Left onto Stephen Green Drive. Hotel is on the left. **Off I-95 at Savannah Airport Exit 104.**
Charleston International Airport - CHS
Airport Phone: +1 843 767 7007
Hotel direction: 100 miles SW
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Take US Hwy 17 SW to Interstate 95 South. Follow I-95 South to exit 104. Turn left at end of exit ramp, head East across overpass. Hotel is on the right.
Jacksonville International Airport - JAX
Airport Phone: +1 904 7414902
Hotel direction: 125 miles S
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Head north, Turn right toward Pecan Park Rd, Turn left onto Pecan Park Rd, Turn left onto Dixie Clipper Dr, Continue onto Airport Rd, Continue straight onto Duval Rd, Turn left to merge onto I-95 N toward Savannah, Take exit 104 toward Savannah/Hilton Head/International Airport, Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Crossroads Campus and merge onto Airways Ave, Turn right toward Stephen S Green Dr, Turn right onto Stephen S Green DrDestination will be on the left.
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Barcelona have called an "extraordinary" board meeting, fuelling Spanish media reports that the club president Sandro Rosell is under pressure to step down due to the lawsuit over Neymar's transfer.
Barcelona have said in a statement that the meeting will take place on Thursday afternoon, a day after a judge agreed to hear a lawsuit brought by a Barcelona club member over the cost of Neymar's signing.
A club member, Jordi Cases, alleges Rosell misappropriated funds by hiding the real cost of the transfer behind false contracts.
Rosell said earlier this week that the cost of €57m (then £44.6m), announced at Neymar's presentation, is correct.
Spanish media have speculated that Rosell may resign to save the club's image ahead of what could be a lengthy legal battle.


text: On 01/30/2010 17:46, stautzenberger at speakeasy.net wrote: > Bootup went OK until the USB mouse was found to be inop, as well as the keyboard. > > Same problem I always have with FreeBSD. > > PSBSD 7.1.1 and the 8..0 alpha versions were excellent. > > ASUS P5NSLI motherboard, 6 GB memory > > 3 GHz Pentium D > > PS2 keyboard > > USB mouse > > > Sid Sid, I don't have that board on-hand, so the best I could do is google about it :P Found this about a similar board, and it sounds like it was known to have some issues with apic enabled: http://unix.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/FreeBSD/current/2007-12/msg00538.html If you run that loader command to disable apic, does it help fix your issues with keyboard / mouse? Also, you may want to grab a copy of FreeBSD 8.0 vanilla and confirm that the keyboard / mouse still craps out for you there. Then we can report this issue to the right devs to hopefully fix it soon. -- Kris Moore PC-BSD Software http://www.pcbsd.com


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Best Of :: People & Places
Every few months, the Glendale Community College Percussion Ensemble holds free concerts in the school's cozy and acoustically awesome auditorium. The programs, which take place a few times each semester, are more experimental in scope (think John Cage and Steve Reich), and sometimes stray away from the classical idiom altogether — one gig featured the music of Mr. Bungle, Frank Zappa, and Billy Joel. But no matter what your ears are accustomed to, the group will certainly satisfy in some way. It is one of the largest and best community college programs for percussion music in the country.
Though nobody knows her real name, "Cake Lady," as downtowners have affectionately dubbed her, continues to contribute to central Phoenix lore. In short, there's a woman about town who occasionally shows up at gatherings (a music performance, an art exhibit) looking for free stuff, especially cake. The consensus is that she reads New Times (a smart woman, indeed) and then calls ahead to inquire about the possibility of free goodies. She's been spotted only a couple of times, including years ago at a birthday party at the now-defunct Paper Heart, where she briefly showed up, then dashed out the door with a bunch of cake to go. Hey, Cake Lady, share some next time!
Yes, you're reading that right. No, we're not heat-addled.
Summer in Phoenix rules.
We first noticed this seeming contraction one day several years ago when all the traffic on Indian School Road dried up. Poof! It was like a scene from I Am Legend or Vanilla Sky. And it made us ponder the other positives of a season in which temps can hit the 120s in the shade and you can get a third-degree burn on your butt just by getting in your car.
The sunsets. The storms. The long light of evenings. The short lines at our favorite hangs. The full-moon hikes. The abundant parking at Piestewa Peak. The pool parties. The misters. The cheap resort rates. The free Sunday-afternoon films at the Phoenix Art Museum.
More than specific pleasures, though, our late-blooming appreciation of Phoenix summer has to do with the sense of inclusion we feel from Memorial Day through late September. For 120-odd days, it's our town — not the fifth-largest city in America. It feels like a community.
It's hot, but it's home.
It was weird, right? This year, summer didn't really start 'til July. Sure, we had a hot day here and there, but any true Phoenician knows to brace for the heat starting in, oh, March. Not so in 2009, and June was particularly balmy. If you don't believe us, check out the stats: We haven't had this many days under 100 in the month of June (only 13!) since 1927. Which only made July the cruelest month — when, as if on cue, the temperature soared.
Here at New Times, we know maps. We've spent countless hours trying to assemble them for our own various purposes. That's why we have such an appreciation for the Small Wonders map, published by Local First Arizona, designed to promote local businesses in both central/downtown Phoenix and Tempe. Consider this our thank you note for the labor of love it took to create these fold-out, easy-to-use, eye-pleasing guides to our favorite stuff in the city. It was surely no small feat to produce them.
Depending on whom you ask, the year-old Metro light rail may or may not be the most over-hyped project in Phoenix history. But no matter what you think of the billion-dollar (and counting!) project, you have to admit the view of the Phoenix skyline from the bridge going over Tempe Town Lake is pretty amazing, especially at dusk. From the confines of the always overpacked or nearly empty train car, you get a glimpse of Phoenix at its best. The downtown towers reach ever higher, their steady ascent seemingly fueled by the mysterious desert waters around you, but they never quite catch their backdrop, South Mountain. As the copper-colored star fades into the purplish haze of an Arizona sunset, even the most curmudgeonly rail-hater has to be impressed by the beautiful scene framed through the windows of this ambitious transportation project.


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Year Four
4.1 – The Quidditch World Cup
Death Eater – South of the living book a Death Eater will blow up some stands. When he does this he reveals a Dark Magic rock – destroy this to get to the token.
Ginny (Hooded Top) – Once you proceed to the second part of the level leap over the first pit and then head south. This token is found inside a container here.
Barty Crouch Junior – While gathering the supplies for the cauldron you will find a silver locked chest near the purple flower. Simply use Reducto to get to the token.
4.2 – Dragons
Durmstrang Student – After crossing the second pit area by avoiding the blue flames this Dark Magic chest can be seen off in the far right corner.
Cedric (Sweater) – Upon crossing the LEGO bridge you will reach a safe that, upon opening, pops out this token.
Dragon Handler – When you reach the final area there will be a sealed Reducto chest right behind you. Blow that open to get this token.
4.3 – The First Task
Cedric (Dragon Task) – As soon as the level starts turn around and use the bucket to put out the fire. This causes the token to appear.
Fleur (Dragon Task) – After grabbing the golden egg you will be on the run from the dragon. When you enter the first interior area that stops the dragon this token is to your immediate right.
Harry (Dragon Task) – Once you get past the first barrier you will see a Dark Magic rock along the upper wall. Pop that open to get to the character token.
4.4 – The Secret of the Egg
Moaning Myrtle (Swimsuit) – As soon as you appear there will be a Dark Magic cabinet right next to the entrance door. Open it up to reveal this character.
Cedric Diggory – Inside of the bathroom a boggart will jump out of the chest. In Free Play you can use Riddikulus to get rid of this but in story mode just have Harry use Patronus to dispatch it.
Fleur (Lake Task) – In the sub-area of the bathroom look to your south to see a silver lock. Blast this with Reducto and then blast the container to prompt it to drop this token.
4.5 – The Black Lake
Harry (Lake Task) – From the beginning of the level head forward until you can use a pipe to travel into the foreground.
Violinist – After getting past the octopus go into the next area. Turn to the left and use your wand to blast open the treasure chest in the seaweed to release the character.
Krum (Shark) – In the second area you will reveal a pipe that allows you to travel into the background. Go to the left and open the chest to find this token.
4.6 – The Dark Lord Returns
Cedric (Maze Task) – This is a bit of an odd one. You will have to shoot eight different large yellow plants while exploring the maze. A picture of them can be found below. They are spread throughout the maze so just search areas thoroughly and you'll find them. They're pretty hard to miss.
Fleur (Maze Task) – From the above image, turn to the south in this small walkway and go forward. A boggart will pop out at you, use Riddikulus to get rid of it and find this token.
Victor (Maze Task) – You will reach an area where you must place an arrow sign on a pedestal to open the path forward. There is a Dark Magic wall here, open it and go through the fog. Here use Fang to dig up this character token in the obvious dig spot.


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FOLSOM — For four and a half decades, the music of Inti-Illimani has intoxicated audiences around the world. Performing on more than 30 wind, string and percussion instruments, it is a veritable institution, a cultural icon of the group's native Chile. With more than 40 recordings to its name, Inti-Illimani has appeared on stage with Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Tracey Chapman, Youssou'n'Dour, Mercedes Sosa, Wynton Marsalis and others.
Inti-Illimani will perform at Three Stages at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27.
"Nueva Canción" (new song) is not only the name of the early Inti-Illimani recording which propelled the group into global recognition and popularity, but is also the name of the socio-political, artistic movement of the 1970s and '80s throughout Latin America, seeking to resurrect and celebrate the traditional folk sounds of Latin culture while delivering messages of social change and revolution. It played a powerful role in the many uprisings against oppressive governments during these times, and many of its messengers faced censorship, exile, forced disappearance and worse. Inti-Illimani was no exception.
In 1973 Chilean president Salvador Allende was deposed during a coup d' tat when Augusto Pinochet took control of the country; overnight the democratic atmosphere of Chile disappeared. The Intis were on tour in Europe, and found themselves without patria or passport, in sudden political and artistic exile. Italy became their home for the next 15 years.
Separated from beloved family members, friends and their homeland, the coup d' tat and their subsequent exile dramatically changed their personal stories, as well as the story of Inti-Illimani, forever. Inti-Illimani became, and remains, South America's ambassador of human expression.
In 1988, the members were unexpectedly allowed back into Chile by the same military government that had banished them. They were warmly welcomed home by the Chilean people, with 6,000 fans greeting them at the airport; their arrival was symbolic of the end of a tragic, stifling era. They soon after gave a home-coming concert, attended by 130,000 people for whom Inti's music had become a common voice, a communal place for the dispossessed as well as for the Chilean spirit. The group moved home permanently in 1990, coinciding with the official resignation on Pinochet.
In August 2012 Inti-Illimani launched its 45th anniversary with "La Máquina del Tiempo" — The Time Machine: two concerts held at the traditional Teatre Caupolican in Santiago, Chile. Joining Inti-Illimani for these concerts were some of the most important figures in Chilean music: Illapu, Luis La-Bert, Andrés Perez, Nano Stern, Joe Vasconcellos, Alexis Venegas, Fernando Ubiergo. A few days later Inti-Illimani and guests got together at the Universidad de Chile radio station's Sala Master for a live recording of this encounter. The official release of this recording — a double CD with a bonus DVD with La Siembra and a "Making of" — will be available in March 2013. Exclusive advance copies will be available at the Three Stages performance.
Tickets for Inti-Illimani are $19 are $29 with premium tickets at $39; students with ID $12. Tickets may be purchased online at threestages.net or from Three Stages ticket office at (916) 608-6888 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time. Three Stages is located on the west side of Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom, facing East Bidwell Street.


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Jennifer Garner Finds Her Perfect Nude Lip In A Peachy-Pink That I Want For Myself
Jennifer Garner is one of those actresses that I love inexplicably insofar as I have literally never seen any film or TV show she has ever been in. (In my defense, I am easily bored and I feel like Jennifer Garner might actually be a little boring, not that there is anything wrong with that.) Given that all I really know of her is that she's pretty, has adorable children, and seems very sweet, I like Jennifer on that basis. The other day, however, I came upon the trailer for "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" while watching "Hollywood Exes" (no shame), and I know it's a children's movie and all but I got a little bit of eye water. Is that so wrong? Well, I'll be seeing it. You don't have to come.
Anyway, I think this beauty look from the film's premiere in Hollywood is one of the Jennifer's prettiest ever — I mean, she's glowing! I have very similar coloring to hers, except my hair is darker, and I know how challenging it can be to pull off a nude lip on an ivory (peaches n' cream, baby) complexion. Jennifer does it flawlessly in a shade that contains enough pink to not wash out her fair skin (I want to know the exact lipstick so I can buy it!), and the smoked-out eye makeup is perfect: it isn't harsh or severe like a darker, more defined eye tends to be, but a steely glimmer is enough to draw attention upward and balance out the pale lip. The only thing that's missing? I wish her makeup artist had filled in her brows a bit more but, that nitpicky qualm aside, she looks stunning.


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Why bond schemes are not for you
Our new lazy portfolio has become simpler. With even more intense research, we have arrived at the conclusion that our lazy portfolio for 2011 would consist of only a few equity schemes and bank fixed deposits for the fixed-income part and not bond funds. There were several reasons for eliminating bonds from our portfolio. The most important point is that the main aim of the lazy portfolio is steady returns—we are not aiming to maximise our returns in all market conditions. The advantages of bond funds are well-touted—lower risk and steady income, in addition to liquidity of investments. During an economic slowdown, bond funds tend to perform better than other investments. According to mutual fund houses, bond funds are considered better than FDs because bond funds provide the best opportunity to gain from interest rate movements. However, before you decide to jump in, it is worth asking: How do these merits of bond funds and their performance stack up against FDs? Bond funds are volatile and have not earned higher returns than bank FDs—except in 2004 and 2009 (see Moneylife, 2 June 2011).
Even adjusted for the tax breaks, bond funds don't deliver a significantly higher return. This means that there is no need to pull out money from FDs and put it into a bond fund. But the bigger issue is that the principal in an FD is risk-free and return is non-volatile. The return from a bond fund can go down from 7% to 5%, if the bond fund manager does not time an interest-rate cycle properly. Even the best of bond managers have their ups and downs. An FD with major scheduled banks is completely safe, zero-risk and liquid.


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Quickie002 – Honey Bourbon (over 21)
Homemade Honey Bourbon
Monday's Menu!
I got tired of paying 1/3 more at the store for a weaker sweeter honey bourbon… so I figured out a way to make it home. This tastes better, is cheaper, and is made from real bourbon and honey (unlike some others you buy pre-made!
I used bottom shelf when doing this, though Even Williams actually has a decent taste. This takes about 5 minutes, you get more, it is stronger, and it tastes better than what you buy in the store as well! Give it a try yourself!
I have actually had people try this, now they will not buy it pre-made in the store and make twice the amount at home for the half the price! Enjoy!
44 oz of Evan Williams Bourbon
8oz honey (any brand)
8oz of water (not from tap unless you have a well… no water that tastes or smells like a public pool!)
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The Godfather, Part III Reviews
May 12, 2014
[...] a crushing disappointment. It's a sluggish movie with nothing to say about the moral rot of the powerful that the first two parts didn't say much better [...]
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5
Top Critic
March 28, 2011
The film is a slow fuse with a big bang -- one that echoes through every family whose own tragedy is an aching for things past and loved ones lost.
March 9, 2011
The third (and final) chapter of Coppola's epic crima saga is the weakest in terms of narrative and acting, but it still has artistic merits.
Full Review | Original Score: B
January 1, 2011
The third and final Godfather saga; not for kids.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5
October 8, 2008
This hits have gotten bigger, and the violence has gotten bloodier. It's less of an examination of family and more of a character piece for Michael.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5
October 6, 2008
While it's better than your average film in a lot of respects, it simply cannot hold up to the legacy of its predecessors.
September 17, 2008
...didn't live up to expectations but turned out to be a pretty good movie in any case.
Full Review | Original Score: 8/10
February 7, 2008
Considering the way it inadvertently lampoons and nearly diminishes the earlier two films, this is nothing less than a travesty.
Full Review | Original Score: 1/4
Top Critic
December 12, 2007
The movie, a heady thicket of political intrigue and double crosses, is slower, talkier, and more prosaic than the first two films, and its narrative seams sometimes show. And yet it's more than the sum of its mazelike convolutions.
Full Review | Original Score: A
Top Critic
December 12, 2007
The Godfather Part III matches its predecessors in narrative intensity, epic scope, socio-political analysis, physical beauty and deep feeling for its characters and milieu.
December 12, 2007
An epic without epic scope, a muted, strained, unnatural affair that never comes into dramatic focus.
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4
Top Critic
December 12, 2007
Represents a certain moral improvement over its predecessors by refusing to celebrate and condemn violence and duplicity in the same breath, or at least to the same degree.
October 25, 2007
Indeed the disappointment many of its detractors assert it to be - in the same way that some of Orson Welles' subsequent works can be called disappointments when compared to Citizen Kane.
Full Review | Original Score: B+
October 20, 2006
Very few have stepped up to bat to defend The Godfather Part III (1990), which I consider a masterpiece and the equal of Parts I and II.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/4
July 28, 2006
O terceiro ato da obra m�xima do Cinema.
| Original Score: 5/5
Top Critic
June 24, 2006
The acting is merely passable, several characters are given nothing to do, and Michael's paranoid self-pity lends the film an absurd morality: Coppola expects us to sympathise with the semblance of virtue.
October 21, 2005
A huge letdown that sorely misses Robert Duvall.
| Original Score: 2/5
September 28, 2005
I think if you can take a step back from the first two movies and if you can ignore the younger Ms. Coppola, this is still a more artful and ambitious movie than the industry standard.
| Original Score: 3/5
September 24, 2004
To call this the weakest of the three movies is like calling Fredo the weakest of the three brothers. Duh.
| Original Score: 2/5
September 15, 2004
Fans of the first two instalments are likely to find The Godfather Part III an unworthy heir to the tradition. First-time voters, meanwhile, will surely wonder what on earth all the fuss was all about.
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5


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My family just returned from a 10 day vacation. I filled my camera with images and my heart with memories. I also filled my mind with lessons.
Here are 10 things I learned on vacation with my kids:
- There is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Ten days are entirely too many days for us to spend every waking (and some sleeping) moment together. We love each other dearly, but we also need our space and time to ourselves. Next time we'll plan a shorter vacation or I'll find a way to sneak a spa day in there somewhere!
- Sick happens. Someone will get sick on the way. Someone will get sick on the way home. Someone will be sick when we get back.
- Trunk Tetris is not a game; it's an art. Our luggage fit in the trunk one way and one way only. I figured out that one way the night before we left on our voyage. Any attempts to change the way the trunk was packed were met with failure and going back to plan number one. Any items purchased on the trip would have to ride home under the feet of the passengers.
- Plan things to do in the car. While heading to our vacation, we drove overnight. The kids slept until sunrise. Between destinations and on our way back home, we needed a strategy. Fortunately, I had gathered some fun games to play in the car.
- Make plans, but be flexible. Parts of this trip were planned to the minute. I'm a planner like that. But it's important to know how to just let go and be spontaneous. It is a vacation after all. It's supposed to be fun.
- Turning off my technology was really really good for me. I had to delete all of my social media apps to save battery life on my phone – yes, including BabyCenter. That helped me to focus on my family and living the experiences instead of blogging, Tweeting or Facebooking them.
- Nobody cares what you look like in a bathing suit. I was a little self-conscious about putting on a swimsuit because it's winter and my "beach body" wasn't ready…..Who am I kidding? My beach body hasn't been ready since 2007. But the weather was perfect and my kids were dying to get in the pool and I needed to brush up on my new swimming skills. So I peeled off the jeans, put on the tankini and took this mom body to the pool only to find a bunch of mom bodies at the pool. Nobody cared that I wasn't Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition perfect. Everyone was just having a blast with their kids. The way it should be.
- The people having the most fun with kids on vacation were the grandparents. They even enjoy it when the kids act "like kids" or misbehave. They seem to get some kind of schadenfreude from it. Next family vacation, we will bring a set of grandparents along.
- The memories are worth every headache and hassle. Yes, packing your world into suitcases is a pain. Yes, squeezing in the backseat between two carsick kids in caresats so you can hold their hands is a mess, literally. But having my daddy's girl daughter spend a week on her father's lap made it worthwhile. Hearing my son cheer for fireworks on an otherwise normal Wednesday night made it worthwhile. Looking back, even the bad stuff made memories.
- There's no place like home. It sounds cliché, but when I opened the door at home, I took a deep breath. It smelled just like home. Our home, our things, our friends close by and our family returned safely to it. I can travel the world, but there's no place I'd rather be.
What lessons have you learned on vacation?


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Crunch time is nigh for Channel Seven
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Next week Kerry Stokes, David Leckie and a small army of friends will be on their way to Athens to shack up on a luxury cruise liner called the Silver Whisper.
What a marriage made in heaven it will be: city slicker media buyers and big spending advertisers loyal to the Seven Network hanging out with bulldozer drivers and their ilk from all round Australia and Mr Stokes's new Caterpillar franchise in China.
And while the important revenue silos sup with Seven and Caterpillar in Athens, Seven's worker bees in Australia will be trying madly to make Seven as sticky as bubblegum for all those people tuning in for the Olympics.
This is absolute crunch time for Seven. It is the best opportunity it will get for years to convince Australians to stay after the Olympics is all over and help the network in its ratings battle.
Seven has a huge programming overhaul in the wings. While the schedule is buried in Mr Stokes's bulldozer-proof bunker, names have started to seep out. The key programs for Seven's hopeful revival include:
The Practice, starring James Spader and Sharon Stone.
Simple Life 2 with Paris Hilton.
Fleet Street.
Forensic Investigators, a real- life murder series.
The Border, a documentary on the front line for Australian Customs.
Will and Grace.
Playing it Straight, a reality show about women trying to pick a playmate in a line-up of men, many of whom are gay.
Crossing Jordan, already on air and set to continue.
Seven has another six or seven programs in its new line-up and all of them can be expected to get a good working over during the Athens broadcasts. But the big, big question is whether Seven can woo enough viewers to turn around its overall slide in ratings.
It is remaining watertight on days and timeslots when these shows will air, because of intense concerns about counteraction by Ten and Nine. You can bet, however, most will drop in or around Seven's most troubled timeslots: 8.30pm to 9.30pm.
Can Seven do it? "I don't know if they'll pull a rabbit out of the hat but the Olympics gives them a great opportunity to do something," says Optimedia boss Belinda Rowe. Rowe says she has not seen the new line-up yet but has been heartened by Seven's pick-up around breakfast and the nightly news and current affairs slots. "With the news platform getting stronger, there is a big opportunity to make it happen."
All this action is still more than a week away and Seven's rivals reckon the network is still frantically trying to fill its Olympics advertising slots. Others say what is happening is standard fare.
"They are still out and about and they're still very aggressive and getting a very positive response," says Total Advertising & Communications chief executive Barry O'Brien. "It's normal. It was the same with Sydney and the same with Atlanta. Two weeks out there are still deals to be done, spots to be had and campaigns to be locked away. They're being extremely aggressive."
And maybe Seven's ad folks need to be. The network's hospitality budget for Athens alone is around $5 million. That allows for three waves of guests flying business class and being put up for five days. Seven has something like 30 double suites on the Silver Whisper, with Caterpillar's slush fund additional.
And such is the importance of Seven getting its post-Olympics revamp right, chief executive David Leckie will be in Athens for only a few days before getting back in the saddle at home. There's a lot riding on this, and he knows it.


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By Matt Krantz, USA TODAY
Investors are finding comfort in shares of tried-and-true companies and pushing many of them to all-time highs.
While the stock market at large is still struggling to regain its footing, and the Standard & Poor's 500 remains 28% below its peak set in 2007, 27 S&P 500 stocks are at or just 5% away from setting record highs, according to a USA TODAY analysis of data from S&P's Capital IQ.
These stocks at highs reflect investors' caution, as they are predominantly of companies with low-glitz-but-predictable businesses in markets insulated from the economy's ups and downs, such as Hormel (HRL), McDonald's (MCD) and Ball (BLL).
"In the go-go years, it was the highflying and risky stocks that paid off," says Jack Ablin of Harris Private Bank. "Now it's the predictable, down-and-dirty and not-very-glamorous stocks that are."
A closer examination of the handful of stocks at or near all-time highs shows investors are valuing:
•Back to basics. Stocks connected to consumers cutting spending are big winners. That includes processed-meat maker Hormel, discount retailer Family Dollar (FDO) and McDonald's, which is taking business from more expensive restaurants.
Another example is O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY), which set a new high Thursday. The company sells car parts, critical for consumers who are pushing their old cars further rather than buying new ones, says Tony Cristello, analyst at BB&T. Rival AutoZone (AZO) is also near an all-time high.
•Stability. Medical-waste-disposal company Stericycle (SRCL), logistics firm C.H. Robinson (CHRW) and canmaker Ball share a common trait: They've insulated themselves from the economy's swings.
Stericycle has long-term contracts with hospitals, and medical services are needed even in a sluggish economy, says Jefferies' Richard Close. Ball continues to plow ahead as the company focuses on beverage cans, says Robert W. Baird's Ghansham Panjabi. And C.H. Robinson's business has been steady as it can shrink costs along with demand, S&P's Jim Corridore says.
•Dividends. Wisconsin Energy (WEC) and other utilities are a hit with investors seeking rising dividends, says Gabelli's Tim Winter.
The stocks hitting new highs now show investors have been scarred by the market's volatility and poor performance the past decade. "Investors have given up the day-trading mentality," Winter says. "Now they want to preserve capital and, to the degree they can, have investment dollars grow."
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CLEARWATER — Opposing oil drilling off Florida's coast. Stopping illegal immigrants. Funding Medicaid and smaller class sizes. Dealing with an unpredictable new governor. And much more.
Ed Hooper has quite a to-do list.
After winning re-election with a decisive 20 percentage point victory, he's looking forward to a third term in the Florida House.
Hooper, a Republican, won about 60 percent of the vote in his Clearwater-based district, which includes parts of Largo and Safety Harbor. His opponent, Democrat Shelly Leonard, took 40 percent.
Hooper, who's a deputy majority whip in the House, talked Wednesday about his goals for the next legislative session:
Offshore drilling: Back in 2009, in a break from Republican Party unity, Hooper and other Pinellas Republicans voted against a bill that would have legalized drilling in Florida waters. Republicans in the House passed it, but the Senate didn't.
In the wake of the BP oil spill, Hooper doesn't expect a similar push for offshore drilling next year.
"I cannot imagine somebody trying to open up the shoreline of any part of our state to oil drilling," he said. "If somebody tries, I'll be glad to tell them my vote will be no."
Criminal justice: Florida's new governor, Rick Scott, said during his campaign that he would cut $1 billion from the state Department of Corrections' $2.4 billion budget — a pledge that raised a lot of questions.
Hooper may become chair of the House's Public Safety and Domestic Security Committee. He doesn't see $1 billion in savings.
"Cutting a billion dollars is hard to do," he said. "We have to govern. We're not going to eliminate prisons. We'll have to deal with the criminal justice budget, and I'll be part of that discussion."
Illegal immigration: Hooper will co-sponsor a bill that would bring to Florida a modified version of Arizona's law that would allow police to check IDs of suspected illegal immigrants.
"If you or I get stopped for a traffic violation, the first thing they want to see is your registration and driver's license," he said. "If you can't prove you're in the country legally, you might need a ticket home."
He wants to widen the law to include port security: "Florida has a lot of ports. Arizona doesn't have any."
Long-term plans: Hooper plans to run for re-election in two years for what would be his fourth and final term in the House. Due to upcoming redistricting, he expects District 50 to migrate a bit to the north, toward Dunedin and the Countryside area.
At the end of his fourth term, he would be 67. He doesn't know what he would do then.
"You have to decide if you want to go play golf or see if an opportunity will present itself," he said. "In politics, timing is everything."
Meanwhile, his Democratic challenger, Shelly Leonard, said she might run for office again, although not necessarily for the House. She's going to take some time off from politics and think it over.
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One Book Villanova is a campus-wide effort spanning the academic year that presents to the university a book worthy of close reading, discussion, course adoption, and the stimulation of dialog among all members of the campus community.
The author visits campus during the fall or spring semester in order to participate in a series of events in celebration of the book. Events typically include a book signing, student session, community dinner, and a discussion by the author among other things. The book signing portion of the program takes place in Falvey Memorial Library.


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As stability makes way for recovery, major players in the Middle East insurance industry are reassessing their strategies and are seeking a clear direction on how to adapt and revamp their business strategies in order to pursue the growth opportunities in the region. The 7th Annual Middle East Insurance Forum (MEIF 2011), which will be held on the 7th & 8th of February 2011 at the Ritz Carlton Bahrain, has been structured to address key areas that the industry needs to review in order to "translate the potential into growth".
MEIF 2011, which is held under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain and supported by the Bahrain Insurance Association, will feature critical discussions on product development, underwriting trends, reinsurance capabilities, investment strategies, corporate governance, regulatory and risk management priorities and strategies for unleashing growth in the regional insurance market.
Speaking ahead of the event, David McLean, Managing Director of the Middle East Insurance Forum said that "the Middle East insurance market undoubtedly has tremendous growth potential. However, to fully realize this growth potential of the region's insurance market, a number of key challenges need to be tackled". He said that "the Middle East insurance industry has now reached a critical juncture where it is facing a combination of significant challenges and great opportunities".
Similar views were expressed by Hussein Al Meeza, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Islamic Insurance & Reinsurance (AMAN) who said that "the Middle East insurance industry has been growing at a very fast pace and promises exciting growth prospects." He said that "the 7th Annual Middle East Insurance Forum (MEIF 2011) comes at a critical time when the major players in the industry are seeking to explore the untapped potential in the regional insurance industry. MEIF over the years has been widely recognized as a forum which brings together a unique group of experts in the international and regional insurance industry to discuss the most pressing issues that the industry is facing."
"Aman as a leading Takaful Operator in the region is delighted to be a partner at this prestigious event", he added.
The 7th Annual Middle East Insurance Forum is set to begin on the 7th of February 2011 with an exclusive opening keynote address by H.E. Rasheed M. Al Maraj, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain on the role of regulatory bodies in strengthening industry capabilities and the new initiatives that are underway or planned in key markets.
A key highlight of this year's MEIF will be the industry leaders' power debate session which will provide critical insights on the current state of the Middle East insurance industry post crisis, catalyzing growth and overcoming the critical challenges and obstacles hindering the development of the Middle East insurance industry. The session chaired by Krishnan Kavasseri, Director Audit of KPMG Fakhro will feature Ashraf Bseisu, Group Chief Executive of Solidarity Group Holding; Jamil R. Bahou, Group Managing Director, Crescent Global Group; and Ayman El Hout, General Manager of MedGulf KSA.
Announcing their participation at the event, Jamil R. Bahou, Group Managing Director of Crescent Global Group said that "as a Bahraini company and one of the leading pan Arab insurance services groups, we are proud to be once again a Platinum Sponsor of the annual Middle East Insurance Forum (MEIF)." He also noted that "Bahrain as the region's financial centre is always the first on the insurance market's annual calendar, and the attendance level at the MEIF every year is testament to this."
The day 2 of the conference will see Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Baker, Executive Director of Financial Institutions Supervision at the Central Bank of Bahrain discuss the role of regulatory bodies in promoting a strong regional insurance sector in a specially convened keynote address. Speaking ahead of his session Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Baker noted that "currently, there are many developments in our region to provide potential opportunities for insurers to increase insurance penetration. As the regulator of insurance firms in Bahrain, we have taken various steps to ensure that the insurance market in our region continues to strive and prosper". "MEIF will be an important platform to discuss the future outlook for the regional insurance industry", he added.
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Casa Craving Recap: Dorm Room Digs
Even if you haven't lived in a dorm in ages, it's fun to think about decorating them. So before back-to-school time, I asked you guys to help our dorm dwellers dress their new digs for last week's Casa Craving challenge. Thanks to everyone who played along!
Some of you had some excellent, practical advice for college students: Lintacious recommends "one good desk lamp that you can have on while your roommate sleeps." Other Casa Cravers chose products that were way more luxurious than any dorm I've ever seen, but I loved those too.
You can see all of the dorm room Casa Cravings here, as well as the lists users created with their items. (Learn how to create your own lists here.) Here are a few of my favorites.
Look #1, designed by Lintacious, who had a great selection of practical storage containers and fun knick-knacks, like a potato-shaped planter.
Two more looks, so
Look #2, designed by Glam Sugar, who lived up to her screen name with fancy finds like a mod futon and a white MacBook.
Look #3, designed by Ellewing, whose more practical booty — which includes a first aid kit — would make a great shopping list for anyone starting school this year.


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Hi guys i hate when people do not pay for what they have and more in market places so good like Envato
The story is simple, the biggest retail company in Chile and one of the biggest in Latin America make a new TV Commercial and they do not pay for the music and use the preview one.
check HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=trueview-instream&v=mICNOY0Q5xk
Hope envato take part of this and help the guy who make this project and get paid and well paid!
May be this is an error?
Contact support. I had an identical problem with another company this week.
Sometimes it can be that they made their video/project with the preview file, and then bought the file afterwards without replacing the watermarked audio in the project. It's possible it can be a genuine mistake.
Of course, other times, they could have made a video with the preview file, and not paid for it.
This is why you should contact support, with all the details – and they will probably deal with it in the best way they can.http://support.envato.com/index.php?/Tickets/Submit
As an author, I'd put the watermark a bit louder in the preview.
This is funny and ridiculous at the same time. Mistake or no mistake, this big retail company should really find another ad company to work with.
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This is funny and ridiculous at the same time. Mistake or no mistake, this big retail company should really find another ad company to work with.
Indeed! Either way the production company has really made their client look stupid.
Thanks for discussing this, I was not aware of this happening…. It inspired me to make sure the watermark was clearly audible on the last track!
Hi! It is shocking! It is a shame that somebody spared few bucks on its commercial! It have costed many work hours for the author. The problem is that audio watermark volume increasing could ruin your composition and lower your sales. I could not help you, but including me, many of us supporting you in this case!
Lame of them. Very lame
That's pretty much the lowest in the mix I've ever heard the water mark. Could be a mistake, but if not then good thing they have been busted.


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