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A Chinese site published a preview of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play's gaming capabilities two days ago, and now another site from the "country in the middle" has confirmed some previous rumours - once again, it's said that the PlayStation Phone will run Gingerbread and will join the Sony Ericsson Xperia family with the XPERIA Play name.
The report notes this is only a prototype rather than the retail version, but it's "90% of the official version", so these pictures below give us a fairly good idea of what to expect from the design of the XPERIA Play. The Chinese site concludes that there is no official release date as of now, but it's likely it will come in March this year.
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play is being leaked at alarming rates lately, but our guess is that the official announcement will come during MWC in Barcelona (February 14-17). As with CES, we will be there to tell you all you need to know, but in the meantime, tell us what you think - Sony Ericsson is set to release the beautiful Xperia arc this quarter, and everything points that the yet unannounced XPERIA Play is coming soon as well. Do you think these phones will bring the Swedish-Japanese joint venture back among the most famed and successful smartphone manufacturers?
source: Android TGBus (translated) via Engadget
PlayStation Phone rumoured to come in March, new photos leaked
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No. Thanks.
just look at its hidious back side. It needs to go on a diet or something.
and wtf the screen is not even centered, yea, precision counts.
damn, really, really, ? if i really need to play games like that will i use a freaking cellphone. WTF if the battery runs out like 30 minuets how the fukc i m gonna make phone calls if i had an emergency.
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In 1988, former President Ronald Reagan declared the month of October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. To commemorate this declaration, many infant loss organizations across the country, such as M.E.N.D., host what is known as a "Walk to Remember". Unlike the name may imply, The Walk is not a fundraiser, nor a "walk-a-thon". Instead, it is a beautiful ceremony to remember our babies who have died.M.E.N.D. is hosting our annual Walk To Remember in Houston, TX on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at 1pm at the Bammel Church of Christ, 2700 FM 1960 West, Houston, TX 77068.
Is there a fee to participate in The Walk?
No. There is not a fee, but it is very important to register.
Can family members and friends come to The Walk with me?
Absolutely. Children are welcome too, but we highly recommend that babies and toddlers are in strollers.
How long does The Walk last?
The duration of the ceremony (beginning with the actual short distanced walked until the balloon release) is between 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
How far is the actual Walk?
Not far at all. The Walk consists of walking from the church, across the parking lot, to the designated area where the ceremony will be held. The Walk is very slow-paced as the families reminisce about their babies.
Why do I need to register for The Walk?
We provide special ornaments with your baby's name and birth / death date on it. One ornament per baby is given to each family. You may place this ornament on the M.E.N.D. tree at the designated time during the ceremony. Following the ceremony, it is yours to remove from the tree and keep. Additionally, we provide seating for our guests, so it is important to let us know how many people will be with you so we know how many chairs to set up. Same with balloons. The Walk concludes with a beautiful balloon release in which each person attending The Walk will receive one balloon for each baby they are representing, and the balloons are color specific according to the gender of the baby. For example, pink for a girl, blue for a boy, and white if the gender is unknown.
T-Shirt Information
M.E.N.D. offers commemorative t-shirts for each Walk to Remember. This year we will offer "2016 M.E.N.D. Walk To Remember" t-shirts that you can pay for in advance or you can wait until you arrive at the Walk to purchase your t-shirts. T-shirts are $15 each. If you choose to place your advance order, you will pick up your order in The Youth building at the Walk To Remember. Payment is accepted through PayPal, but it is not necessary to have a PayPal account to complete the purchase. Please note that the only way to guarantee a shirt is to order it in advance as those available at the Walk to Remember are sold on a first come first serve basis. Pre-orders will be accepted through September 25th.
Memory Signs
Personalized Memory Signs are available for $50 with your baby's name and dates. Signs must be ordered by September 25th. All signs ordered will be displayed along the pathway for The Walk. The signs are yours to keep to take home at the conclusion of The Walk. Signs not claimed at the conclusion of The Walk will be placed in the M.E.N.D. storage unit until next year's Walk. M.E.N.D. will gladly reserve a place for your sign for subsequent annual walks for an additional $25 each year.
If you have a Memory Sign from last year, you will need to drop off your sign, along with a $25 donation to M.E.N.D. at one of several area locations. If you choose to drop it off at the M.E.N.D. support group location, the ONLY time you may do this is on a support group night. Please do not attach any sort of decorations or adornments to your sign.
What if I have registered for The Walk and the number of people I registered as attending has changed — or I am now unable to attend?
Please do not register again. Instead, please contact Stormy Mitchell to report your updated information..
What if I registered for The Walk and I am unable to attend - do I still receive my ornament?
Priority goes to the families who actually attend The Walk, not necessarily to those who register. If we need extra ornaments for those who attend The Walk but did not register before the online registration is closed and we run out of extra ornaments, we will begin to disassemble the unclaimed ornaments and personalize them for those who attend (a good reason to arrive early to check in). If you registered for The Walk, but were unable to attend - we still have your personalized ornament and for a $10 donation to M.E.N.D., we will gladly mail your ornament to you. Please email firstname.lastname@example.com after October 5 to see if we still have your ornament. Unclaimed ornaments will only be made available for two weeks following The Walk.
What do I need to do the day of The Walk?
We ask that you arrive at The Walk 45 minutes to 1 hour before the start time (start time is at 1pm) to check in and pick up your ornament. We will have Memory Tables set up in which you are invited to bring a memento or two to display and share with others. Also, we will have a large raffle for you to browse while waiting for the event to begin. Wear casual, comfortable clothes that are conducive to the weather.
What exactly is the Raffle?
Although The Walk to Remember is not a fundraising event, we do host a large raffle to help offset the expenses of the ceremony. There are several tables full of items, such as restaurant and department store gift certificates, sporting events, health and beauty gift cards and discounts, etc. The raffle tables will open at 12:00, and will close just before The Walk begins. The raffle will NOT re-open following the ceremony. The drawings will take place in the auditorium of The Youth building after the ceremony. Please remove your ornament from the ornament tree before returning to the church to attend the drawing. It is not necessary to be present to claim your item, but we strongly request you stay so we do not have to contact you and arrange for you to receive your winnings. We accept cash, check and MasterCard / Visa.
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X-TRA Opens at Lesley Heller Workspace Today
Lesley Heller Workspace presents X-tra, an exhibition of nine mid-career artists, all preoccupied with interdisciplinary relationships, running today, January 30 - March 3, 2013, with an opening reception set for Friday, February 1, from 6-8 p.m. and a performance by Black Lake on Friday, February 8, at 6:30 p.m.
The exhibition features the works of Lisa Beck, Lydia Dona, Scott Grodesky, Black Lake (Susan Jennings and Slink Moss), Fabian Marcaccio, Peter Rostovsky, Kanishka Raja and Daniel Wiener.
Extra material, extra gaze, extra messy, extra energetic, extra light moving into extra dark, extra blast, extra pull, and extra push. X-tra is an attempt to be about "this is too much," not as categorical hermeticism, but as a creation of intricacies that allow expression and definitions of mediums into a more charged and dynamic model.
Light and dark operate as bipolar forces within the attitudes of the artists. Our sensory overload of visual information gives the mind a possibility that allows combat zones of light that is not exactly nature in the work of Black Lake and Peter Rostovsky. Urbanism is a leaking city, without borders or contrasts of its phantasms in the paintings of Lydia Dona and Kanishka Raja. With Fabian Marcaccio, the body is no longer itself, and the elasticity of political communities and American legacies stretch themselves from loaded materiality into the problematic content and its reversal.
The questions asked by these artists are compressed within their mediums, holding onto the medium, but reversing its perspective as subject-object relation. Scott Grodesky pushes the excessive figural and linear to the most extreme compression of minute and inner-loaded drawings grouped in contrasting inner darkness and highlights.
Daniel Wiener's materials dig and morph visually into a sculptural mass. The "extra" lightening of silence and the activation of drawing through performative combinations of movement and sound is exemplified in the installation and performance of Black Lake. (Susan Jenning's silvered objects and Slink Moss' drawings). The play of light and shadow continues in Lisa Beck's transparent and endless ready-made balls. Vertically stacked glass balls, where light disappears and passes through the object, not recalling where it originally started, leave one with the mentality of putting things out-a complex attitude of stretching pictorial time outside of itself. The irony of confrontational time is viewed in an extreme parallel with its lighting zone of "Switzerland for Movie Stars" by Kanishka Raja.


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The Redbirds had the baserunners, but couldn't get the key hit, They stranded at least one runner in each of the first seven innings and 12 overall. Eugenio Velez was much of the offensive production. The second baseman had three hits, including a double and a solo home run in the third inning and stole his 14th base of the season.
John Gast was the hard-luck loser. Hitting 94 MPH on the stadium gun, the left-hander yielded single runs in the second and sixth innings. Gast departed having allowed six hits and one walk and fanned eight Isotopes. Chuckie Fick followed with two scoreless to keep the game close.
Sunday's game: Game four of four at Albuquerque, 7:05 pm CT, Brian Broderick (2-7, 6.50)
The S-Cards knocked Tulsa out of first place with their third win in the four-game series. It was Springfield's sixth consecutive series win.
Springfield got on the scoreboard first in the top of the first inning as Oscar Taveras hit a two-out double and scored on Audry Perez' RBI single. Tulsa tied the game in the second, but centerfielder Adam Melker threw out the potential lead run at the plate.
Greg Garcia led off the fourth with a solo home run. Xavier Scruggs followed with a double and later scored after a sacrifice and error. Chris Swauger then homered in the fifth to increase the Cardinals' lead to 4-1.
Tulsa responded with single tallies in the fifth and sixth against starter Richard Castillo to pull within one. Castillo finished with six innings, allowing three runs on eight hits with a season-high seven strikeouts. Deryk Hooker, Eric Fornataro and Keith Butler each tossed a scoreless inning in relief to protect the one-run lead.
Perez, Scruggs and Jermaine Curtis each had two of Springfield's 10 hits.
Sunday's game: The Cards return to Hammons Field to face Arkansas, 6:08 pm CT, Tyler Lyons (4-4, 3.86).
Palm Beach starter Ryan Sherriff benefited from two extra days of rest due to rainouts. The left-hander went six innings, allowing two runs on four hits. His six strikeouts set a new personal high this season.
The Cards came back from a two-run deficit to tie the game in the bottom of the fifth on four straight singles. Starlin Rodriguez' bases-loaded broken bat two-run single was the decisive hit. Cody Stanley's sacrifice fly in the sixth, scoring Chris Edmondson, turned out to be the game-winner.
Left-handers Iden Nazario and Dean Kiekhefer combined for three scoreless innings to seal the victory, with Kiekhefer collecting his sixth save.
Leadoff man Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with two RBI, while Luis De La Cruz and Ronny Gil had two hits each.
Sunday's game: Todd McInnis (0-2, 4.09) starts game two of the series at 5:05 PM ET.
Coming off being swept in Kane County during which they never led in the three losses, Quad Cities again found themselves without a lead Saturday night until a four-run eighth inning broke a 2-2 tie and powered them to a much-needed win.
Shortstop Matt Williams hit a go-ahead RBI double to start the action and later scored on an error. Designated hitter Tyler Rahmatulla stroked an RBI triple to center field and catcher Juan Castillo capped the rally with an RBI single to left field.
Hector Hernandez pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out four batters. The lefty also walked six – the most in a single game by a Quad Cities pitcher this season. Danny Miranda took over with two out in the sixth to collect a crucial strikeout to keep the Bees lead at 2-1. Miranda went on to pitch 2 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out three and earned the win. Heath Wyatt picked up the save after collecting the final two outs.
Quad Cites tied the game in the top of the seventh, when Colin Walsh hit a leadoff double and scored on an RBI single by Castillo. That set up the eighth-inning heroics.
Castillo finished two hits and two RBI. Walsh and Rahmatulla each scored twice.
Sunday's game: Robert Stock (3-0, 4.93) pitches in game two of the Bees series at 2:00 PM CT.
Our Player of the Day, Luis Perdomo, was simply dominant. The 19-year-old right-hander allowed just one unearned run over six innings on only one hit and one walk. Perdomo struck out 11 Mariners with every other out collected via ground ball. That's right – no fly ball outs.
The Cards offense put five on the board in the second inning to give Perdomo a nice cushion with which to work. The offense pounded out 13 hits with every one a single as the club was a collective 8-for-17 with runners in scoring position.
Five different Cardinals had two hits each. The first two hitters in the lineup, SS Robelys Reyes (two) and 3B Leobaldo Pina (three), scored five of the eight runs. DH Alejandro Mejia had two RBI and catcher Jose Godoy plated three.
Sunday's game: The DSL Cardinals have this and every Sunday off this season.
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By JOHN L. ALLEN JR.
Santa Barbara
tI was in Santa Barbara yesterday to deliver a public lecture sponsored by the Catholic Studies program at the University of California at Santa Barbara. I also spent a few hours with undergraduate and graduate students in the program, talking over everything from the future of African Catholicism to how I got involved in writing about the global Catholic Church in the first place.
tAmong those in attendance at the lecture was Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Curry of Los Angeles, whom I knew from my days back in the early 1990s writing about church affairs in L.A. In recent weeks, Curry has been been involved in a public back-and-forth with a number of American Catholic writers, prominently including Peter Steinfels, with regard to a piece Curry published in America magazine back in November.
In a nutshell, Curry argued that the last five years have been a "best of times, worst of times" period in the American church, with the agonies of the sexual abuse crisis set against what he sees as the deep resilience and optimism of American Catholics. Curry asserted that in contrast to his own pastoral experience, much of the Catholic commentary he reads "is filled with a sense of failure, negativity and pessimism." He then suggested that at least some of these commentators have, unconsciously or not, subscribed to an "anti-Catholic paradigm."
Understandably, Steinfels was irked, writing in a Jan. 15 letter to America that this was "the logical equivalent of the White House's technique of smearing Democratic critics of the Iraq war by accusing them of insulting our troops in the field and aiding terrorism." He went on to say that he has no problem granting Curry's positive experiences in the pastoral trenches, as long as that doesn't become an excuse for refusing to face serious challenges, such as the fact, according to Steinfels, that less than 10 percent of Catholics under 40 attend Mass on a weekly basis.
Curry told me yesterday that he did not mean to include Steinfels in the category of writers who have subscribed to an "anti-Catholic paradigm." He also said that he will shortly be appearing on a panel with Steinfels, and looks forward to setting things right. At the same time, he stuck to his guns that a great deal of commentary on the Catholic church over the last five years has missed the positive energy that he believes percolates at the grass roots.
For whatever it's worth, one piece of evidence that perhaps supports Curry's case might well be the Catholic Studies program at USCB itself.
The program was launched not by administrative fiat, but in response to interest from Catholics in the local community who wanted to see the study of Catholicism fully integrated into a secular state university. They put their money where their mouth was, and generated sufficient resources to fund an endowed chair. It's named for Franciscan Fr. Virgil Cordano, a beloved local institution, who attended both the student seminar and the lecture yesterday. Despite advanced years, Cordano remains a dynamo.
The chair is held by Professor Ann Taves, a historian of modern Christianity and American religion. She wants to imbue the program with a global vision, trying to locate American Catholicism within the context of the universal church. She's also committed to not allowing the program to become ideologically aligned with one or another camp in the church, but keeping it truly 'catholic,' meaning open to all experiences and points of view.
Based on what I saw and heard yesterday, it seems to be working.
At one point during the seminar, Cordano spoke movingly about his pastoral difficulties in working with bright, theologically literate lay Catholics who are increasingly frustrated with what they see as a church that's too out of touch, and not terribly interested in their thoughts on the subject. Many, Cordano said, seem to be on the verge of becoming inactive or seeking other options.
I replied that I too have had these conversations, and reaching out to disillusioned Catholics is indeed a major pastoral challenge. At the same time, I said, we can't succumb to the notion that this is the only reality in the church. There are also Catholics who feel energized by what they see as a church recovering its nerve, and becoming more clear about what it represents. While some younger Catholics may be disaffected by this "politics of identity," others are drawn to it, and they too have to be part of the pastoral mix.
Afterwards, an undergraduate student approached me and thanked me for the response. He said that listening to Cordano, it struck him that the feelings of being underappreciated that Cordano attributed to liberal young Catholics are remarkably similar to what he and his more conservative Catholic friends have felt in many parishes, schools, and Catholic social circles.
"You tell people you agree with the magisterium, and they look at you like you're a freak," he said. "We end up quietly passing around books like John Paul's Theology of the Body, almost as if we're part of some underground."
This student said that he's considering applying to attend the Franciscan University of Steubenville for his master's work, but is worried that because it's seen as a "conservative" institution, it might limit his prospects for admission to doctoral programs or future employment.
The point is not to suggest the Cordano is right and this young man wrong, or vice-versa – no doubt both are accurately describing their own experiences. The point, rather, is how the two together illustrate the complexity of the American Catholic community, and the apparent success of the Catholic Studies program at UCSB in keeping them all in conversation.
The fact that this program was conceived, funded and launched during the same period in which the sexual abuse crisis was at its peak does lend some credence to Curry's argument, that there's a reservoir of commitment and hope in the American church that many of us may sometimes underestimate. (It goes without saying that this insight is no excuse for complacency in facing the church's challenges.)
As a footnote, Curry will ordain a former Episcopalian as a Catholic deacon on Feb. 10, the final step before his ordination to the priesthood next year. When that happens, this former Episcopalian will join the small but growing ranks of married Catholic priests in the United States. He and his wife recently celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. Under the terms of the "Pastoral Provision" for former Episcopalian priests who join the Catholic Church, he will remain married after his ordination.
Curry said that in Los Angeles, Catholics and Episcopalians have agreed that they will not ordain one another's clergy, to avoid any impression of "poaching." In this case, however, the former Episcopalian served many years ago in another part of the country.
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McGraw Surrounded By Lots Of "Girls" Last Night
McGraw Surrounded By Lots Of "Girls" Last Night
February 04, 2014
Tim McGraw helped "Sports Illustrated" honor the publication's most celebrated issue and sang "Lookin' For That Girl" on the TV special "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful." He also confirms the show's taping marked his debut performance of the song.
McGraw also praises the show's producers, saying they "incorporate some great shots of the models throughout the years." But Tim isn't the only performer for the show. Lady Antebellum contributes a song as well, along with The Fray, John Legend, and Enrique Iglesias.
Former "SI" swimsuit models Tyra Banks, Christie Brinkley, and Kate Upton are among the stars who make appearances, while former "SI" swimsuit issue cover girl Heidi Klum hosts the show.


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Red Dress Style Showdown: Kim Kardashian vs. Sofia Vergara (POLL)
Kim Kardashian and Sofia Vergara were red hot this week, as they stepped out in their curve-hugging dresses.
Kim was spotted in a red pleated mini yesterday afternoon as she and sister Kourtney filmed Kim & Kourtney Take New York in NYC. Sofia paired her red chiffon dress with a white purse, as she arrived for a few meetings in Beverly Hills.
Who do you think wears red best? Cast your vote in the poll and let us know what you really think of the red hot dresses in the comments!
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The forum for Moroccan Arabic, Moroccan Darija, Morocco and the Maghreb - Le forum de l'arabe marocain, de la darija marocaine, du Maroc et du Maghreb
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Ouazzani wrote:
La, i'm not atheist! I'm agnostic
ok ok it differs
nuwwara wrote:
I'm officially Christan (Lutheran), but not practising or believing at all.
u dont believe in what exactly ???
nuwwara wrote:
I believe nigher in religion nor in God.
God is immaginary & religions are all fairy tales <--- that's it right ?
you need to think again. i aint asking u to convert to my religion, but just try to find God, there must be some part of you that tells you God exist.
we religious people can tell that God exist just by looking around, this life & its wonders, the universe & its orders....etc.
My Motto is : Life is great, the world is greater, God is the greatest. <--- (he must be the greatest)
I'm a Muslim, for many reasons, such as the personal & close relationship with God.
besides that its teachings makes people love together & live in a climate of love & help & generocity...etc.
also, with my knowledge of previous religions (judaism, christianity) i believe what God taught Moses & Jesus to teach people, is the same as what we muslims believe. i can see that when i read the bible, i can feel the word of God there (in some verses).
& another reason, why wouldn't i be a muslim when my prophet is the beloved Mustapha, who god himself testefies for him : "wa innaka la 3ala kholo9in 3adhim" (and you are in such a great moral) & "wa ma arsalnaka illa ra7matan lil3alamin" (we didn't sent you but a mercy to the worlds).
another thing is special about Islam : no muslim is a muslim if he doesn't believe AND LOVE Jesus & Moses peace be upon them all.
nuwwara wrote:
I believe nigher in religion nor in God.
Excuse me sis, you must have thought about that alot. I just like to know what do you think of how we were created?
Thanks u.
well well well calm down alkhout
she is free to believe or not ...
i want her just to develop a lil bit her idea , just to have a platform to our discussion ...
ps- talkin about religion is not easy ... if someone is gonna write a quote plz be sure to put the reference too
Madridista wrote:
LA : can u talk a lil bit about Hindu :P
so there's this cow........
LallaAïcha wrote:
Madridista wrote:
LA : can u talk a lil bit about Hindu :P
so there's this cow........
awe interesting ... go ahead :P what about d cow
Madridista wrote:
awe interesting ... go ahead :P what about d cow
I heard they concider our blackstone an organ of their Lord Shiva.
as we have narrations that the stone fell in India with Adam, & from there Gabriel brought it to Abraham when he was building Kaaba. wallahu a3lam. (allah knows best)
but we know it's from heaven anyway.


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|Construction completed by Augustus. Sources: P. Verduchi, LTUR vol. 4 (1999) 215.
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|Restored under Domitian after the fire of 81 AD. Sources: P. Verduchi, LTUR, vol. 4 (1999) 215.
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Cree (NASDAQ:CREE) estimates that if the 5 most used 60 watt incandescent bulbs were replaced with Cree's 60 Watt equivalent LED warm white bulb, a homeowner or business owner can save $61 a year in energy costs.*
*Based on 6 hour use per bulb per day using national average electric rate of 11 cents per kwh.
At $12.97 per 60 Watt equivalent LED bulb, 5 would cost $64.85 + tax. This is a 100% return on investment in a little over 1 year.
The economics of Cree's LED bulbs are simply awesome. Between the 25,000 hour life of the bulbs and the 84% of energy saved vs. incandescent, replacing the 5 most used bulbs in anyone's home or business is a no-brainer in terms of the economics.
Once the consumer is aware of the economics, the next obstacle could be the appearance of the bulb.
I took a picture of a Cree LED bulb next to a standard 60 Watt incandescent bulb:
In my opinion, Cree did an excellent job in mimicking the appearance of the old fashioned incandescent bulb. The Cree bulb shown is a 60 watt equivalent that emits 800 lumens of a warm white light.
When these Cree LED bulbs were introduced to the market in March, Cree's CEO, Chuck Swoboda put it like this:
"The Cree LED light bulb was designed to offer consumers a no-compromise lighting experience at a compelling price. Over the last couple of years we recognized that the consumer is instrumental in the adoption of LED lighting, but we needed to give them a reason to switch. We believe this breakthrough LED bulb will, for the first time, give consumers a reason to upgrade the billions of energy-wasting light bulbs. We could not think of a better way to get this bulb into consumers' hands than through The Home Depot, a visionary partner who embraces innovation."
Shareholders of Cree and/or investors who have been watching Cree shares like myself likely had high expectations for the sales from the LED bulbs they introduced in March of this year. These bulbs are sold exclusively at Home Depot (NYSE:HD).
With the release of the 4th quarter earnings earlier this month, we got an idea of the sales of these new LED light bulbs.
Aggregate sales were $375 million for the quarter, $3 million short of average analyst estimates. Sales of the "Lighting Products" segment of Cree's overall sales, where the new LED bulbs fall under, were $133.643 million, up from $100.768 million from the previous year's 4th quarter. This was a 33% increase. (Cree doesn't break out the sales of the LED light bulbs but does break out the lighting products segment.)
I was expecting something a little bigger than just the 33% increase from the previous year for aggregate "lighting products" segment.
In the U.S., there are some 119 million households. If the 119 million households all went out and bought 5 of these Cree LED light bulbs, they would invest $7.717 billion ($64.85 x 119 million). What this at least tells me is that there is a huge market to be had in the quarters and years ahead for Cree's LED bulbs. I counted 50 bulbs in my home. Diminishing returns will be had on less used bulbs in each person's home, but regardless, replacing all the bulbs used in a home still makes economic sense. Simply put, the less the light bulb is used, the longer its life should be. A rarely used light bulb in a closet for example could last a life time!
When I would ask friends, family or associates if they were aware of Cree and LED light bulbs, very few could say they were. Society is not seeing the light, at least not yet from what I can tell.
Cree is not without competition. There are other LED light bulb makers that have very similar economic advantages. Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) sells LED bulbs under the brand Utilitech.
Utilitech 60 watt equivalent LED bulb uses 13 watts vs. Cree's 60 watt equivalent bulb which uses 9.5 watts.
CFL or compact fluorescent bulbs also use about 13 watts of electricity for a 60 watt equivalent and last 10,000 hours vs 25,000 for LED bulbs. CFL bulbs also contain the neurotoxin mercury while LED bulbs do not.
It seems to me that Cree is best of class when it comes to LED bulbs for the home or office. While it's unrealistic to expect everyone to go out and replace all their bulbs to Cree's LED bulbs tomorrow, I do suspect that the sales growth of Cree's LED bulbs will grow exponentially over the coming quarters and years giving Cree a solid growth in sales and earnings. I still have about 30 more of these bulbs to buy and I likely will soon enough.
At this juncture, if one has the capacity to comprehend the economics of Cree's LED bulbs, there should be little reason not to begin replacing all bulbs to LED.
As for investment in Cree shares, patience will be required and likely better buying opportunities lie ahead.
The failure to meet expectations in the recent 4th quarter has caused for some profit taking and a sizable pullback in the share price. The last time it spiked up to over 80 in 2010, it dropped 75% to about 20 2 years later.
There are low expectations for society to grasp the economics of Cree's LED bulbs quickly. A slower, steadier growth in consumer adaptation of the bulbs should be the expectation. Eventually, society will catch on for sure, with or without laws banning inefficient light bulbs.
Cree's average analyst earnings estimate over the next 5 years is 16.5% per year. I would prefer to revisit the investment in shares of Cree when the 5-year PEG ratio gets to 1.0 or less. It's currently 1.92 so to ballpark it, I would prefer to revisit Cree as an investment if shares hit 35 or less. Until then, invest in Cree's LED bulbs.
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With CFC a month away, it's time to look closely at what the heck we're actually going to be doing on June 23rd And 24th in Chicago! If it's been a while since you looked at the program, I detailed each activity and session for Day 1 and Day 2-Part 1 and Part 2 on the CFC blog.
A designer recently asked me two questions, and I thought it would be helpful to answer them here:
What suggestions do you have to get the most out of this conference?
Network, network, network. Go to all the sessions, smile, and introduce yourself to everyone you can. Meeting other creatives is one major reason why people are there! Bring plenty of business cards. When you receive someone else's, write a note on their card that will help you remember them so you can follow up after the conference is over (i.e. what you talked about, what they were wearing). And, get a head start on your networking with the early morning net-walking! We meet at 6AM, and it's a great way to meet people and get exercise ahead of the day.
How should attendees dress for this. I would hate to be underdressed, or overdressed.
Wear anything from blue jeans to business casual. Dress in layers as the rooms can be cold – or hot.
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Docket: 00D-1598 - Voluntary Labeling Indicating Whether Foods Have Been Developed Using Bioengineering
Comment Number: EC -255
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Dr. Michael Palmer
2001-03-16 14:39:01
Oklahoma State University
Comments for FDA General
1. General Comments
I think consumers have a right to know whether their foods have been bioengineered. I think that labeling should be mandatory, not voluntary. Here at OSU, our department is in the midst of a job search for a molecular geneticist. A number of our candidates have done extensive work on transgenics; much of this work has been done in association with the industry. One of the major take-home messages from this process is that the 'art' of genetic transformation is much more of an art than a science, and that transgenic plants are inherently unstable. In other words, the only real predictable thing about genetic modification is its unpredictability. We have seen this time and time again with issues reaching the media spotlight - but it also seems that it has happened even more times 'behind the scenes'. I believe the public needs to know that they may be putting themselves (and the environment) at risk if they are consuming transgenic (and other genetically modified) foods. Thus, I urge mandatory rather than voluntary labeling.


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Current state of photoepilation using multiple light sources
Congress of the Spanish Society of Medicosurgical Laser. Marbella 2004
The basic objective of the treatment is to irreversibly damage cells that generate hair. The publication of the results of the studies performed by Rebecca J. Morris et al. in Nature Biotechnology 22,411-417 (2004), have allowed us to determine the genetic profile of stem cells in the hair follicle. These studies showed the existence of several receptors that represent potential tools to treat hair loss and order hair and ski disorders.
It was accepted that the natural growth cycle of hair was dependent on the stems cells contained in the hair follicle. This study evidenced that these cells give rise to all epithelial elements of the new hair follicle during its normal cycle, showing that these cells are the progenitor cells of all follicular epithelium.
Based on the above, we can conclude, in line with other authors, that:
- To reach a delay in follicular growth, all that is needed is to damage the matrix or the papilla.
- To achieve permanent hair removal due to permanent follicular damage, in accordance with current knowledge, it is necessary to damage stem cells in the bulge area, at the interface between "external radicular sheath" and the connective tissue. G.B. Altshuler et al. Laser in Surgery and Medicine 29:416-432 (2001).
Follicular stem cells do not have a significant amount of pigment. We must reach a sufficient level of thermal damage in a target that is not uniformly pigmented by transmitting diffuse heat from the "heater" (absorbing pigmented area).
Our management protocol can be summarised as follows:
1. Selection of the laser wavelength will depend on the maximum absorption coefficient of the pigmented area, in contrast with the absorption coefficient of the tissue surrounding the target. Wavelengths inside the optic window will be used, where wavelengths have a maximum absorption coefficient by melanin of 650-1200nm.
2. Pulse length must be equal or below the "thermal damage time of the target"-TDT- (time in which the most external part of the target reaches an adequate temperature to damage the lesion) and this time can be considerably longer that the "thermal relaxation time of the target" -TRT-).
We must take into account "the thermal relaxation time of the heater", plus the time required by heat to diffuse from the hair stem (heater) to the most external part of the hair follicle, which is where the target is located.
Because of this, the "thermal damage time" for a target other than the heater is "thermal damage time" > "thermal relaxation time". This justifies the contrasted efficacy of a long pulse, delivering more energy at each pulse, as the dermis is more protected. This also results in less discomfort for the patient during the treatment session.
The extended theory of Selective Phothermolysis calculates the ideal wave length for a "target" at a distance from the "heater", considering the diffusion time of heat from the "heater" to the most external part of the "target".
TDT (Thermal damage time)
It is the time of irreversible thermal damage for the most external part of the target.
Currently available systems do not usually provide such a high length wave. Some, such as de Diode LightSheer, that emits at 400 ms have been updated. In general, we try to employ with systems that emit longer pulses (body photoepilation) and at high fluences, trying to use short pulse lasers (gentle 3 ms laser) in miniaturised residual short hair.
This reasoning explains why there was no improvement in the results, such as in the male's back at high fluence with short pulses, due probably to the release of substances resulting from the direct combustion of hair (with release of steam from water, a crashed chromophore or bubbles) that breaks the interface and hinder the transmission of heat from "target" from the "heater".
For a significantly shorter pulse (30 ms), at equal fluence, there is more hair combustion and release of products from the ablation of the hair follicle. In this case, damage to the hair follicle would decrease alongside the decrease in pulse length, and for very short pulses, damage could be limited to the actual hair shaft.
The differences between theory and practice for pulses over a 400 ms length can be explained by the scanty irradiance capacity of currently available systems that are not capable of delivering 100W/cm2, which is required to heat the heater to nearly 100°C.
For a fluence of 35 Jules/cm2, with 800nm diode laser and 9x9 spot, irradiance (which is fluence/time) is as follows:
- 30 ms pulse: 35 Jules/0.030 sc/cm2:1166 w/cm2.
- 100ms pulse: 35 Jules/0.1sc/cm2:350 w/cm2.
- 200ms pulse: 35 Jules/0.2sc/cm2:175w/cm2.
- 350ms pulse: 35 Jules/0.35sc/cm2:100w/cm2.
- 400ms pulse: 35 Jules/0.4sc/cm2:90w/cm2.
- 500ms pulse: 35 Jules/0.5sc/cm2:70w/cm2.
3. With respect to fluence:
Energy must be limited in order to prevent loss of heat absorption in the pigmented area (100°C), but must be high enough to heat the area above an effective temperature that will cause thermal damage in the "target".
In case the heater reaches a temperature higher than what it can absorb, direct ablation of the heater will occur, with release of combustion substances that make clean diffusion of heat difficult towards the "target".
4. Time interval between sessions:
Given that stem cells in the hair follicle survive past the telogen phase at the height of the bulge, the time interval between sessions does not necessarily have to follow hair phases. Whenever there is a hair shaft, we can heat the bulge and achieve permanent epilation.
This phenomena has been observed by many authors. We published a study showing that in one high efficacy session, we could remove a higher percentage of hair in total than the theoretical total figure in the anagen phase in hair in the female armpit. We propose to maintain a time interval between sessions so there is sufficient hair density and during these breaks we suggest using a razor blade.
Real expectations
It is highly advisable to discuss with the patient what can be expected from treatment with regard to permanent hair removal. This should be done depending on the area to be treated. To provide the patient with a reliable outcome, we need to take into account those body areas that carry primordial hair follicles that can or cannot become activated over time (androgen-dependent areas). Consequently, these areas are potentially capable of growing new hair even after having been thoroughly treated with a laser.
This is the case of facial hair in females and other areas that are hormone-dependent such as areola, cleavage, alba line and lumbar region. In men, hair growth on the back and trunk starts in adolescence and does not stop until maturity is reached. The testosterone concentration in a 55 year old male is 15% of that of a 25 year old male.
Obviously, this influences the cessation of the stimulation for the development of body hair. Men start to show hair growth in the tragus (the tragus is the small piece of thick cartilage that projects immediately in front of the ear canal) after the age of 40 and hair does not stop growing in larger and larger amounts during the rest of their lives.
We need to explain that in these cases, laser does not fail. What happens is that they can only eliminate the hairs that are present at the time of the session and when new hairs grow on the site, retreatment will be necessary.
Logically, any patient whose wish is to eliminate very finely pigmented or thin hair, should be advised not to undergo laser epilation.
New technologies
Some studies relating to photodynamic therapies using photosensitisers at an spectrum of 630-635 nm, Dierixcks 2002, have been published. Systems have been developed that combine the emission of radiofrequency and laser together. These systems aim to optimise the results in the treatment of mildly pigmented and small calibre hair follicles.
Basically, the objective is to improve skin impedance. Impedance is the inverse function of conductivity and also provides information on tissue temperature, as temperature changes modify impedance. Thus, by measuring the temperature we will determine the impedance.
The system that we have been using at IML is the Aurora system, from Syneron.
This system is equipped with an external impedance sensor that determines the temperature of the ski surface. Through the emission of a beam of non coherent light, the objective is to heat the hair follicles, accepting the fact that the temperature reached does not cause thermal damage.
Nevertheless, such relative increase in temperature does modify the impedance of the follicle, resulting in increased flow of radiofrequency that is delivered by the system after the light emission. Measurement of impedance on the skin surface determines the level of safety of the system. Skin heating would decrease impedance, which in turn would be detected by the system.
The increase in flow density of radiofrequency waves would cause the necessary damage. This methodology is rather attractive for the clinician. We have tried the Aurora laser from Syneron for several months in hundreds of patient and although it has shown to be a good system, we have observed no advantages in "impossible hair" and works as the rest of systems in standard indication hair. The route of complementary technologies to lasers is open. It is almost certain that new optimised prototypes will appear in the market in the next few years.
The future awaits for us with technological and scientific improvements, which we hope to be able to continue to share with our colleagues from the Spanish Society of Medical / Surgical Laser.


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Victoria Police spokeswoman Melissa Seach said police had blocked off Franklin Street, between Swanston and Victoria streets, while the Metropolitan Fire Brigade investigated the spill.
MFB spokeswoman Heather Stockton said crews were called to Building 10 at RMIT University just before 2am on Sunday and found a cabinet containing unknown and dangerous chemicals on fire.
The MFB was accompanied by specialist hazardous materials trucks, a scientific officer and RMIT experts to advise crews on the chemicals.
Although the fire was quickly controlled, the MFB and police remain cautious about any potential chemical spillage and dangerous residue lingering in the air.
While police control traffic in the area, firefighters will be removing the chemicals until late Sunday morning.
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Lightning Sign Forward Tanner RichardSubmitted by timothy on April 1, 2013 - 13:15
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Tanner Richard to a three-year, entry-level contract, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced today.
Richard, 19, has skated in 52 games this season with the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League, recording 11 goals and 62 points to go along with 94 penalty minutes. The 6-foot, 183-pound forward ranks first on the Storm and ninth in the OHL in assists with 51 and was third on his team with a plus-18 rating. Richard also played in five postseason games against the Kitchener Rangers, registering three assists and six penalty minutes.
The Jona, Switzerland native has appeared in 95 career OHL games, all with Guelph, collecting 24 goals and 110 points with 140 penalty minutes. He also represented Switzerland at the 2013 IIHF World Jr. Championships in Russia, posting four assists and plus-two rating in six tournament games.
Richard was originally drafted by the Lightning in the third round, 71st overall, of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
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Yzerman Relieves Boucher of DutiesSubmitted by timothy on March 24, 2013 - 10:14
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning have released Guy Boucher from his head coaching commitment, effective immediately, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced this morning.
Yzerman also announced that Martin Raymond and Dan Lacroix will share coaching responsibilities for the game tonight against the Winnipeg Jets.
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Koekkoek Gets His ContractSubmitted by chad on March 20, 2013 - 16:44
The Lightning signed 2012 first-round pick Slater Koekkoek to a standard three-year, entry-level contract today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced.
"This is obviously something I have been working toward my whole life," Koekkoek said in a Spitfires press release. "I am happy it's done. But now the real hard work begins.
"Obviously my first hope is to make the Tampa club out of camp [next year]. But knowing I have a great team and teammates to come back to in Windsor if that doesn't happen is awesome."
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Janus Signs 2-year Agreement with KHL ClubSubmitted by chad on September 7, 2012 - 14:54
Dmitry Chesnokov of Puck Daddy reports Lightning prospect goaltender Jaroslav Janus has signed a two-year contract with HC Slovan Bratislava of the Kontinental Hockey League. Janus had been on a tryout agreement with the club.
Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times confirmed the 2-year contract with Janus' agent. The agent told Cristodero that Janus has an out clause next summer should he wish to return to North America.
The fourth-year pro went to Europe looking for a No.1 goaltending position after being nudged out of the Lightning's AHL plans when Tampa Bay signed goalies Anders Lindback and Riku Helenius. Lindback in Tampa with Mathieu Garon keeps Dustin Tokarski in the AHL and Helenius takes Janus' spot as Tokarski's tandem partner.
The Lightning encouraged Janus' move to Europe as it will give him the best chance for more playing time – which is exactly what he needs at this point in his development. The club made it clear they continue to view Janus, 22, as a legitimate NHL prospect. The Lightning are scheduled to get Garon off the books next year, opening up a possible spot for Helenius, Tokarski, or Janus.
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Janus Headed to Europe?Submitted by chad on August 2, 2012 - 16:41
It appears Lightning goaltending prospect Jaroslav Janus, formerly of the Norfolk Admirals, will head to Europe next season.
Julien BriseBois, general manager for the Lightning's top affiliate in Syracuse and assistant GM for the NHL club, told both Tampa Bay Times reporter Damian Cristodero and Syracuse Post-Standard writer Lindsay Kramer that Janus is looking for a place to play in Europe.
"He's someone who might play in the NHL and who we're still interested in working with," BriseBois told Cristodero. "We get to follow him for a year and re-evaluate where everyone stands a year from now."
Janus is an unsigned restricted free agent, meaning the Lightning don't have to sign him to maintain his rights through next season. Riku Helenius, a recent signee by Tampa Bay and who ironically may have pushed Janus out of an AHL job, played the last few seasons in Europe as an unsigned RFA.
At this point in his development, Janus is ready to take the mantle as a team's No.1 goaltender for a full season. He had spurts as the No.1 with AHL Norfolk when Dustin Tokarski was injured, ineffective, or called up to Tampa Bay, but has never been the unquestioned No.1 for a long period of time. The best thing for Janus' journey to the NHL is to get plenty of starts, and depending on where he ends up, he should get the ice time he needs to take the next step.
Looking ahead, a year from now the Lightning will be without Mathieu Garon, but will have Anders Lindback, Helenius, and Tokarski under contract. Helenius and Tokarski are expected to split time in the AHL this year. Janus will have to leapfrog two of the three goalies projected to be ahead of him to get a spot in Tampa. Coming back to the AHL may also be an option.
Janus won 23 games last year with Norfolk, posting one shutout, a 2.36 goals against average, and a .914 save percentage. He broke Tokarski's record for most consecutive wins by a Norfolk goaltender when he finished the season with 15 straight victories. The 2009 sixth round pick went 3-1 in the playoffs as the Admirals won the Calder Cup, accumulating one shutout, a 1.69 GAA, and .937 save percentage.
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Lightning Add Blueline DepthSubmitted by chad on August 2, 2012 - 08:53
(Lightning press release) The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Dmitry Korobov to a two-year, two-way contract today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced.
Korobov, 6-foot-3, 230 pounds, has played in 82 games with Dynamo Minsk of the Kontinential Hockey League during three seasons, recording two goals and 20 points with 46 penalty minutes. He has also played in nine KHL playoff games with Minsk, notching a goal and three points. Korobov played in a career-high 39 games last season. He also scored one goal and established career highs for assists with 10 and points with 11. Korobov also led all Dynamo defensemen, and was fourth on the team, with a plus-12 rating. He was also fifth among Minsk defensemen in average ice time with 18:52 per game.
A native of Novopolotsk, Belarus, Korobov has represented his home nation at each of the previous three IIHF World Championships, recording two goals and eight points. He played in seven games in this year's tournament in Stockholm and Helsinki, contributing three assists. Korobov led the Belarusians in average ice time during the tournament with 23:21 per game and led all defensemen with 13 shots on goal. He also skated in the 2007 World Junior Championships as well as the 2006 World Under-18 Championships.
Korobov, 23, went undrafted in the NHL.
BP Notes: The Lightning were reportedly eyeing Korobov last year after his World Championship performance for Belarus. He had two goals and three assists in six games last year for Belarus in the tournament. Due to numbers, it appears Korobov slots into the Syracuse roster with a chance to move up in the near future. His signing helps the depth at the top of the AHL level with Radko Gudas, Evan Oberg, and Mark Barberio, and ahead of relatively green signed prospects such as Charles Landry and Daniel Milan. At first glance, it appears the Syracuse blueline will include Barberio, Gudas, Oberg, JP Cote, Matt Taormina, Korobov, and Jared Nightingale.
(Pictured: AP photo of Korobov taking Canada's Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche into the boards.)
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Purcell Gets 3-Year ExtensionSubmitted by timothy on July 10, 2012 - 09:25
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed right wing Ted Purcell to a three-year contract extension, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced today. The contract runs from 2013-14 to 2015-16.
Purcell, 26, skated in 81 games last season with the Lightning, recording 24 goals and 65 points to go along with 16 penalty minutes. He set career highs in goals, assists (41), points, power-play goals (eight), game-winning goals (three) and plus/minus (+9). The 6-foot-2, 201-pound forward ranked first on the Bolts for plus/minus, second for assists, and third for goals and points. Purcell registered a Lightning season-high and career-best, 11-game point streak from February 21 through March 8, tallying seven goals and 11 assists during the stretch. He also represented Canada at the IIHF World Championships, registering a goal and two points in eight games.
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Lindback Signed to 2-year ContractSubmitted by chad on July 6, 2012 - 16:14
(Tampa Bay Lightning press release) The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goaltender Anders Lindback (AHN-dehrs LIND-bahck) to a two-year contract, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced today.
Lindback, 24, played in 16 games this past season with the Predators, compiling a record of 5-8-0 to go along with a 2.42 goals against average and a .912 save percentage. The 6-foot-6, 203-pound goaltender has appeared in 38 career NHL games, all with Nashville, registering a 16-13-2 record, with a 2.53 goals against average and a .914 save percentage. One of the league's tallest goaltenders, Lindback made his NHL debut on October 9, 2010 against the Anaheim Ducks in a relief effort. He made seven consecutive starts from December 4-17 during the 2010-11 season, posting a 6-0-1 record with a 1.43 goals against average and a .949 save percentage.
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Lightning Add Defensive DepthSubmitted by chad on July 6, 2012 - 16:10
(Tampa Bay Lightning press release) The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Matt Taormina to a one-year, two-way contract today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced.
Taormina, 5-foot-9, 190 pounds, has played in 47 career NHL games with the New Jersey Devils during the previous two seasons, recording four goals and 12 points with a plus-4 rating. He made his NHL debut on October 8 vs. Dallas and recorded his first point October 13 at Buffalo.
A native of Warren, Michigan, Taormina has played in 199 career AHL games with the Binghamton Senators, Lowell Devils and Albany River Rats. He has registered 18 goals and 71 points, including a career-high 16 goals and 66 points in 2009-10. That season he led all Lowell defensemen, and was third on the team, with 10 goals and 50 points. Those totals were the most by a rookie in franchise history. Taormina also set a franchise record with 32 power-play points with eight goals and 24 assists.
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Crunch Add Some Hurt to Lineup; Sign Neilson and NightingaleSubmitted by timothy on July 5, 2012 - 14:18
Syracuse, NY – The Syracuse Crunch have signed right wing Eric Neilson and defenseman Jared Nightingale each to a one-year AHL contract today, Crunch General Manager Julien BriseBois announced.
Neilson, 27, played in 47 games with the Calder Cup Champion Norfolk Admirals, recording one goal and 74 penalty minutes. The Fredericton, NB, native has appeared in 186 AHL games with Peoria, Hamilton, San Antonio and Norfolk, totaling 12 points (6g, 6a) and 560 penalty minutes. Neilson was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the fifth round, 143rd overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Neilson is a three-time IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the year award winner, (Peoria 2008-09, Hamilton 2009-10 and San Antonio 2010-11).
Nightingale, 29, most recently played for the Connecticut Whale collecting 10 points (1g, 9a) and 110 penalty minutes in 67 regular season games during the 2011-12 season. The blueliner has appeared in 264 AHL contests with Connecticut, Hartford, Chicago, Iowa and Springfield and totaled 38 points (11g, 28a) and 619 penalty minutes. A native of Jackson, MI, Nightingale also played four years for Michigan State University where he totaled 23 points (2g, 21a) in 156 career NCAA games.
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Strong sales of tablets, mobile phones and home appliances helped retailer JB Hi-Fi defy patchy trading conditions in the first half of 2014 and will underpin almost 11 per cent profit growth this year.
While sales of music, movies and computer games fell more than 11 per cent in the six months ending December, sales of hardware such as tablets, MP3 players, computers, phones and audio visual products rose 6.6 per cent and home appliances surged 13.6 per cent as JB Hi-Fi rolled out its new HOME store format.
Total sales for the six months ending December rose 6.8 per cent to $1.94 billion and the retailer remains confident of achieving 6 to 8 per cent sales growth for the year as it opens new JB Hi-Fi and HOME stores.
Chief executive
Mr Smart sees scope for about 50 HOME stores over the next three years, with the long-term opportunity still to be fully quantified, while the long-term target for 214 JB Hi-Fi stores remains on track.
"Our newly converted JB Hi-Fi HOME stores, while in their early stages and with limited customer awareness, have performed strongly, achieving 13.6 per cent comparable sales growth post conversion," Mr Smart said.
"With less than 9 per cent of our stores converted today, the continued rollout of the new HOME stores presents JB Hi-Fi with a significant opportunity to increase comparable sales growth into the future," he said.
Mr Smart also expects JB Hi-Fi to gain market share in its traditional hardware and software categories and has flagged plans to enter new categories while building its online, digital and commercial presence.
Rise in profit expected
The company confirmed that net profit for the six months ending December rose 10 per cent to $90.3 million and said net profit was expected to rise at least 8.3 per cent to $126 million and as much as 10.8 per cent to $129 million.
The new forecast is in line with market consensus forecasts around $127.2 million.
JB Hi-Fi pre-released its interim profit results last month in an attempt to distance itself from a series of profit downgrades in the discretionary retail sector following patchy Christmas trading conditions.
JB Hi-Fi shares rose 43¢ to $18.43, rebounding from a six-month low of $17.73 last week.
"We are very pleased with the results for the half year, which again highlight JB Hi-Fi's ability to continually leverage the power of the brand and adapt to the ever changing retail landscape," Mr Smart said.
"We have seen positive comparable sales across the majority of our hardware categories, the successful introduction of home appliances and strong growth in our commercial division," he said.
Same store sales rose 2.8 per cent in the December half and the rate of growth accelerated in January to 3.8 per cent, auguring well for the second half.
Deutsche Bank analyst Michael Simotas said the sales growth in January was pleasing, arresting earlier concerns that for like for like sales momentum was slowing.
"The 2014 4 net profit guidance is only slightly ahead of current consensus expectations but in our view may lead to modest consensus upgrades due to the generally conservative track record of management," Mr Simotas said.
EBIT meets estimates
Gross margins rose 11 points to 21.6 per cent and costs were well-controlled, with cost of doing business rising marginally from 13.8 per cent to 13.9 per cent, although staffing and marketing costs rose.
Earnings before interest and tax rose 7.4 per cent to $132.9 million, in line with market forecasts around $133 million.
The only negative was operating cash flow, which fell about 30 per cent and represented only 72 per cent cash conversion, due mainly to an 11 per cent inventory build before Christmas.
Citigroup analyst Craig Woolford said HOME conversions required higher levels of inventory than JB's traditional store formats.
The company opened five new JB Hi-Fi stores and one new HOME appliance store and converted seven existing stores to HOME stores. The chain expects to open another two JB Hi-Fi stores and convert another six stores to the HOME format in the June half.
Online sales rose 15.4 per cent and now represent 2.2 per cent of total sales.
JB lifted its interim dividend 5¢ to $ 55¢, fully franked and payable February 28.
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Kourtney Kardashian Celebrates Scott Disick With Father's Day Dinner
Table for four, please!
Kourtney Kardashian capped off Father's Day celebrations by taking her man Scott Disick and their two tots, son Mason, 3, and daughter Penelope, 11 months, to a family dinner at Calabasas Commons.
"Happy Father's Day to my heart and soul. @scottdisick," Kardashian tweeted.
In printed pants, a striped top and a royal blue head wrap, the mom-of-two looked summer casual-chic pushing along Penelope in a stroller as Disick strode hand-in-hand with Mason, who was trendy as ever in an all-orange getup and Jordan kicks.
Earlier in the day, Kardashian shared some bonding time with her little girl on the shores of Malibu, as Disick overlooked his ladies while enjoying some R&R on their beachfront balcony.
Kardashian had a new father to toast to on Sunday, as her sister Kim welcomed a baby girl with her beau Kanye West just the day before.
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"Without a shadow of a doubt - and out of earshot of the rest of the crew - I can tell you that Naomi Reed was the most important person on MTV's Flash Prank, and that even includes me. With reliable consistence she never ceased to amaze, all within a merciless timeframe and tiny budget. As a hidden camera show it was essential that the 'mark' totally believed his or her surroundings, and there was not one occasion in over 30 giant hits that this was ever in question. But it wasn't just this overall believability that so dazzled, but also the tiniest attention to detail - be it a label on a jar or a logo on an incidental form - that really made the show, and so impressed not just me, but everyone at Splash and MTV.
In making my (sometimes admittedly terrible) ideas a reality, Naomi invariably improved the joke tenfold and gave even the most ridiculous concept an air of believability that ensured the show never fell from it's knife-edge of ridiculous and realistic. And if you bear in mind that this included genuinely convincing people they had travelled back in time, were being attacked by zombies, or were actually hearing voices in their head, you hopefully start to get the idea. In conclusion, I advise you in the strongest terms NOT to hire Naomi. That way she's free for me to hire on every other job I ever do."
Greg Bower
Series Producer, MTV's Flash Prank
"Naomi worked as Production Designer on two Channel X Productions; Golf War for E4 and Jobs Jim Jeffries Shouldn't Do for the Paramount Comedy Channel.
On both jobs she was a tireless and creative worker, giving the shows a great look on a limited budget. She is very good at both working to detailed briefs and improvising solutions when the cause arises. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any production company looking for a Production Designer; she is a joy to work with."
Jim Reid
Director of Programmes, Channel X Productions
"In the period between 2001 and 2005, I worked with Naomi on a series of music videos and short films, developing a strong creative partnership with her that has lasted to this day.
In all her duties as the production designer, Naomi genuinely excelled, was incredibly passionate and hard working, and an absolute joy to be around. The thing I particularly admire about Naomi is that, in addition to her great work ethic and intelligence, she has a natural, instinctive understanding of characters and narrative. This means that her detailed, well-researched work is not only guided by her sophisticated aesthetic principles, but also by her desire to tell the story in a most truthful and cinematic way.
I sincerely look forward to an opportunity to work with Naomi again in the future and believe she would be an asset to any potential employer".
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Elton John reportedly slapped Jeremiah Fraites, the drummer for the band The Lumineers, at the Grammy Awards earlier this month.
Talking on English radio on Sunday evening, the group's singer, Wesley Schultz, talked about the incident during his interview, stating, "We were nominated for two awards but didn't win. As we were walking in Elton John stopped us and said he has been listening to our album and was a fan."
Schultz added, "Our drummer said, 'There's no f****** way you are a fan!' Elton just slapped him in the face and put him straight. It was a special moment."
It seems like the British musician was getting up to all kinds of mischief during and after the ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles on February 10. Mumford and Sons' banjo player, Winston Marshall, revealed that the rocker looked to calm down the musician during the show by telling him to keep his private parts in his pants.
Marshall noted, "We were getting ready and were a bit nervous, a bit sweaty. Sir Elton goes, 'Winston, Winston, come over here.' So I went over, I said, 'alright Sir Elton, what's up?' He goes: 'Winston, now would be a f****** terrible time to get your c*** out'."
Marshall added, "Elton John is an absolute lad. He's a hero. He made that whole thing fun, because it was so weird." Mumford & Sons went on to claim the Album of the Year Grammy for their record, Babel, whilst Elton John is set to release a new album in September.


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Here are 2 girls, I guess you would say better known for their SUBMISSIVE roles rather than any online filming of their Domme-play, but here we see Kara Jayne hone her dominant skills as she straps and canes as the fearsome Headmsitress! Looking quite delicious in her prim and porper attire, the hapless choolgirl is Sarah Collins who is called Christine in this quite severe old classic that members have been downloading eagerly at CanedSchoolgirls!
I had a mail requesting more info on the movie, as if the fantastic FREE preview at the image link below on the home page wasn't enough! I have some additional images taken from this movie which leaves you in no doubt as to the severity of the canings and as it's Sarah Collins, those of you "in the know" will of course be satisfied that this girl can take virtually anything given to her, whether she likes it or not!
This is the storyline of this movie: "Christine tried to fake a tummy ache in an effort to be let out of school early. The headmistress was having none of it as she had seen the girl earlier stuffing her face with chocolates. A very stern telling off was given & then the wretched dishonest schoolgirl was bent over the desk for a SEVERE caning from a furious Mistress Kara Jayne!"
For those that like their schoolgirl punishments hard and severe and at the hands of a female who knows how to handle the cane then this movie will be "right up your street!"
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Anne Calhoun
Berkley / February 4, 2014 / $7.99 print / $5.99 digital
After life as a cop in Denver leaves him burned-out, Lucas Ridgeway returns to Walkers Ford, South Dakota, to serve as their chief of police. He's hoping to start over with a clean slate and avoid any emotional entanglements—even after his next-door neighbor kisses him senseless. Alana is passionate, dedicated, and most importantly leaving town soon. So why not have some fun?
Alana Wentworth comes from a larger-than-life political family, yet all she wanted was to be a librarian. Then after an embarrassing marriage proposal from Mr. Not-For-Her, she jumps at the chance to live her dream for a few months. She wasn't supposed to get involved with the community—or sexy, troubled Lucas. But when the time comes for Alana to put Walkers Ford behind her, she's not ready. And Lucas may not be ready for her to go .
Family is at the core of Anne Calhoun's newest release, Jaded. Our family is one of the most complicated relationships we will ever have, sometimes demanding too much and not always giving enough back in return. A family's expectations can and often do take a person places they hadn't intended to go. But despite everything, family is home. It is the one place to go when there is nowhere else, the glue to hold you together when your life falls apart.
In Jaded, we meet some individuals who, while seeming to be trapped by family obligations, struggle to find a balance that allows them to be true to their loved ones and themselves.
Alana Wentsworth, a socialite from a powerful political family has long accepted that she can not live up to their expectations. They have regulated her to the background, using her formidable planning skills to make their lives easier, and Alana has chosen to accept that role. When her mother oversteps some serious boundaries, Alana takes a time-limited contract job in the small town of Walker's Ford as the head librarian and vows she will make some changes in her life.
"...she wondered how to tell him in no uncertain terms that she wanted to go to bed with him and stay there until she couldn't even remember her own name…"
Those changes come in the form of Lucas Ridgeway, the chief of police. Lucas, a strong, silent and gorgeous man is the perfect person for Alana to make some changes with. His seemingly natural reluctance to become involved beyond the necessary assures Alana that her leaving in a few weeks won't cause anyone any problems or heartache.
"...the darkness clouded his eyes too frequently to think he'd get hurt."
Lucas, born of two free spirited musicians, spent most of his time growing up with his down to earth grandmother in Walker's Ford. Lucas left Walker's Ford to pursue his dreams, only to find himself immersed in tragedy and questioning everything he believed in. He comes home and attempts to rebuild his life while barricading his heart to ensure he is never hurt again.
No expectations. Don't ask for more. Hope is what burns you. Not disappointment.
Alana pursues Lucas, and soon they embark on an affair. Spending time together in and out of bed, getting to know one another despite Alana's naivete and Lucas's emotional blockage. As their relationship progresses, Lucas begin to see the strong ties that Alana is making with the community—ties that when cut could spell disaster for them all.
"Do you ever think about what happens after you leave?"
One potential disaster is Cody, a young high school student whose family's demands leave him shouldering a weight too heavy for a boy his age. When Cody gets into trouble and given to Alana to perform community service for, Alana uses her skills to try and improve Cody's life only to be warned off by Lucas.
"He'll start to hope. He'll start to need you, and you'll be gone."
As the countdown to Alana's return to her family and their needs ticks away at a steady pace, Alana begins to see that her brief fling has turned into something deeper. Something she wants to explore and build at her own pace. She discovers the roots she thought only temporary have dug down deep into the small town of Walker's Ford and the urge to live her own life is a powerful one that will require her to make a choice once and for all.
Anne Calhoun has one of the most intriguing and hypnotic voices in contemporary and and erotic romance these days. Not prone to over the top drama or unbelievable exploits, Calhoun gives readers realistic couples whose joys, sorrows, loves, and losses mirrors our own. If you have not tried one of her stories, I urge you to do so now. You will not be disappointed.
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Author Stephen Chbosky lectures
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. - All of this years incoming students at Slippery Rock University were asked to read his work and Oct. 4 they will have the chance to meet Pittsburgh native Stephen Chbosky when he lectures in the University Union.
The 7 p.m. address is part of SRUs annual Summer Reading Program, designed to provide a common experience for all incoming students.
|The reading program committee selected Chboskys coming-of-age novel the perks of being a wallflower as this years book. The book, written in diary form by Charlie, tells of his high school experiences as a freshman working to develop new friends and confronting the problems of growing up, both intellectually and emotionally. Chbosky has said the work is both autobiographical and fictional.
The committee chose the book because the topics covered are relevant to college students as well. The themes used are ones that we as a University strive to effectively address, said April Longwell, assistant professor, director of SRUs Honors Program and chair of the Summer Reading Program.
SRU President Robert Smith used the summer book as the focus for his address to new students at the start of fall semester classes. Smith urged stuents to take note of Charlies decisions and to work to make correct choices in their own lives.
perks of being a wall flower is being turned into a movie with some of the film to be shot in Pittsburgh this fall.
Chboskys book came to prominence after being published by MTV Books in 1999 and drawing the attention of The New York Times. It also became controversial when banned by some schools because of its adult themes, which some felt were inappropriate for teenagers. The author is expected to address those concerns as part of his SRU lecture.
A graduate of Upper St. Clair High School, Chbosky has said his writing has been influenced by J.D. Salingers The Catcher in the Rye and the writings of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Tennessee Williams. He has said his friendship with Stewart Stern, screenwriter of the cult-following James Dean film Revel Without a Cause also provided substantial influence in becoming an author.
Chbosky edited Pieces, an anthology of short stories, and worked on the film adaptation of Michael Chabons novel The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, which is yet to be produced. He also wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film adaptation of the Broadway rock musical Rent.
His television work includes serving as co-creator, executive producer and writer for the CBS television drama Jericho.


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Tea-Scented Pumpkin Soup
Han Feng lightly flavors this silky, creamy soup with Ceylon tea, garnishing it with a drizzle of roasted pumpkinseed oil. She always restocks her supply of the lovely, nutty oil whenever she's in New York.
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- One 3-pound sweet pumpkin or kabocha squash—quartered, seeded, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 6 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon Ceylon tea
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 scallions, green part only, thinly sliced crosswise
- Roasted pumpkinseed oil, for drizzling
How to make this recipe
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, cover the pumpkin with the stock and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until the pumpkin is tender, about 35 minutes.
In a cup, steep the tea in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain the tea.
Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender and return it to the casserole. Add the tea and bring to a simmer. Season the soup with salt and pepper.
In a small skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add the scallion greens and cook over high heat until softened, about 30 seconds. Season with salt.
Ladle the soup into small bowls and drizzle lightly with pumpkinseed oil. Garnish with the scallion greens and serve.
Make Ahead
The soup can be refrigerated overnight. Reheat gently.


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Everyone in Ubatuba knows Felipe Toledo. His father, Ricardo, is a two-time national champ and his brother, Matheus, is also a sponsored pro. Felipe is the town's great hope. Older men pat his back when he passes on the sidewalk. Women look back over their shoulders. Lunch is on the house. A free round of beers at the pub (which Felipe doesn't drink – but you do). Felipe smiles, but says little. Perhaps his English is as poor as your Portuguese. Perhaps he's just the stoked, easygoing grom he appears to be. He's only 17.
The waves are decent, so you spend the day splitting peaks at a nearby beachbreak. It's beautiful here. Rainforests and mountains surround the cove and gorgeous young ladies frolic in the sand. The lineup isn't aggressive or crowded. People share waves and chatter like old friends during the lulls. You're not wearing a wetsuit, but you should be. Dolphins swim past. You imagine yourself living here and the vision almost sticks.
"I don't think you could afford it here," says Felipe that night at a restaurant.
It's the first English he's spoken and you take a little offense, even if he is right. The houses are big and the cars are fancy. Beverly Hills in the jungle. You couldn't afford it, but traveling alongside Felipe Toledo, you don't really need to.
"So how do you think your surfing compares to your fellow competitors Gabriel Medina or Miguel Pupo?" you ask. "And why aren't you on the World Tour yet?"
Felipe just smiles and says he needs to go to rest. He knows you saw his U.S. Open Junior win last year, when he beat Kolohe and John John and every other "next Slater." He doesn't need to explain himself. He'll be touring soon. Felipe excuses himself to go get some sleep, but the restaurant is just warming up. You wave goodbye to the future, and spend the rest of the night laughing and drinking with strangers. —Nathan Myers


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Dinner Tonight: Armenian chicken and aubergine
Shopping is kept to a minimum for this subtly flavoured chicken and aubergine stew and, once home, there is very little cooking required. Chicken thighs are browned, onions are softened, aubergine is peeled and diced, then everything cooks gently in one pan. The aubergine wilts into a creamy almost-sauce imbued with chicken juices and the stew is served over couscous or rice with a dollop of thick creamy yoghurt and a sprinkling of chopped flat-leaf parsley. It reheats perfectly. To make this for four, add a second aubergine and onion, more chicken and a little extra water.
Serves 2
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
1 large onion, approx. 200g
3 tbsp olive oil
4 skinned chicken thighs
1 plump aubergine, approx. 200g