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How to get a hotel upgrade
Used to be that if you dressed nicely and asked politely, you can get an airline upgrade to first-class. Those days are largely gone.
But it's still possible to work your way into a better hotel room.
Andrew Harper, the pseudonym of a writer who produces a great luxury hotel newsletter, offers these tips to getting a hotel upgrade.
1. Contact management before you arrive: Let them know if you'll be celebrating a special occasion.
2. Book a mid-price room: You're more likely to be upgraded if you're not in the cheapest hotel room.
3. Timing counts. Large city hotels tend to be busier during the workweek. For a smaller hideaway in the country, try midweek.
4. Arrive during mid-afternoon.
5. Dress up a bit. If you look first class, you might get to stay first class.
6. Be personable and friendly: Ask nicely. Mention that you'd be happy to mention the counter clerk's name in customer evaluations.
7. Be specific: For example: "Would it be possible to be upgraded to an ocean view?"
8. Mention relationships: If your company does a lot of business with the hotel, let the hotel know.
9. Take advantage of minor misfortune: Laundry lost? Noisy neighbors? Kindly let management know that an upgrade will wipe the slate clean.
10. Tip nicely. Thank the concierge. Write a letter to the manager. It will be remembered.
As I said, there's an art to this. One of the masters of the game is Joel Widzer. His book, The Penny Pincher's Passport to Luxury Travel, offers the best strategies I've read on consistental getting upgrades.
Do you have any tricks for getting upgrades? Let us know in the comments below.
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Manufacture, sale of beer legalized in Iowa
By Roz Weis
, Lifestyles Editor
Friday, April 26, 2013 3:22 AM
EIGHTY YEARS AGO: The manufacture and sale of beer in Iowa has been legalized by the Legislature and by the Iowa governor. Beer can be bought at restaurants, lunchrooms, hotel dining rooms, drug stores maintaining luncheonettes, railway dining or buffet cars, private clubs, country clubs, nightclubs serving food, and at confectionaries and any delicatessens holding food permits.
...Arthur Linderbaum of Ossian had the experience of being part of a hold-up between Janesville and Waverly the other night. He was driving a car that the hold-up men shot at. They put three bullets through the car doors and one of them went right through Mr. Limderbaum's coat tail.
...The Inwood over at Spillville opened for the season on April 20. Clarence Craven and his Golden Gate Band will appear. Earl Hunt's New Saxophone Band will be coming soon.
...The Decorah Junior College for Women is hosting an April tea. Entertainment will be one of the classes in German.
...A total of 99 students will graduate from Decorah High School next month. Ceremonies are May 25, 1933.
...The Sattre Home Talent Play "Go Slow Mary" is being presented at the Highlandville School next Wednesday night. Admission is 10 cents. Stars are Oliver Akre, Esther Nordheim, Etta Lund, Thelma Iverson, Maurice Akre, Walter Gavle, Wallace Nordheim, Ulah Nordheim, Agnes Solheim, Bert Coonradt and Floyd Wassenberg.
...From the society pages of 1933: A popular Decorah couple was married April 17 at the Decorah Methodist Church. Miss Florence Baker wed Julian Hegtvedt in the Monday morning ceremony. They will be at home on a farm owned by the bride's father.
...A Wisconsin pastor has suggested that Luther College here in Decorah be merged with St. Olaf College at Northfield, Minn. Rev. D.J. Ristad of Manitowoc, Wis., has suggested such a plan in a recent editorial in the Skandinaven, a Norwegian language newspaper published in Chicago. Of course the suggestion is unthinkable, and would scarcely deserve serious attention, however it is inferred that the suggestion originated with the president of St. Olaf College, Dr. L.W. Boe.
...The sewage disposal system of the city was seriously damaged in the recent flood. Reconstruction plans are now under way.
...The "Belle of Barcelona" is the title of the high school operetta here this weekend. Stars are Austin Hanson, Leone Rounseveille, Eleanor Dorrum, Solveig Dorrum, Arthur Solheim, Donovan Oldbridge, Frank Morgan, Arnold Hjelle, Gordon Johnson, Ruth Krumm, Esther Stephens and Florence Johnson and Willard Linnevold
SEVENTY YEARS AGO: The FBI continues to work on the trail of those dope fiends who got away with 250 tablets of morphine at Brueckner's drug store over at Calmar.
... "King Lady" is this year's senior class play at Decorah High School. Speech instructor Helen Simmons will direct.
...There are currently 122 names on the honor tablet at First Lutheran Church ... Decorah High School opened its baseball schedule here last week, playing the Lawler team. Decorah was defeated 6 to 3. The batteries for Decorah were Lynch and Istad.
...The plea is being sent out throughout the country: "More Nurses are Needed!" The need for qualified nurses to serve with the U.S. Army and Navy was stressed during a recent meeting of the Red Cross here.
...Harlan Bersie, who is a seaman first class, has arrived home for a brief visit. He is in the Seabees construction battalion of the U.S. Navy, stationed in Providence, R.I. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Bersie.
...Now showing at The Grand Theatre: "John Steinbeck's "The Moon is Down" Starring Lee J. Cobb and Sir Cedric Hardwicke.
...Assistant Postmaster Edward Powers has died suddenly of a heart attack at his Day Street home. Oscar Jaeger, the money order and register clerk, will act as assistant postmaster for a time.
SIXTY YEARS AGO: The Decorah Rod and Gun Club will conduct a clean-up of Twin Springs trout streams this weekend.
...Word has been received that Wesley L. Headington of Decorah is one of the U.S. Navy men selected to man the world's first atomic-powered submarine. The Saturday Evening Post told the story of the men named for the top Navy assignment. Headington is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Headington.
...Lundberg Motors is holding a grand opening here later this month. The new Ford dealership is located at 223 Leiv Eriksson Drive. Top wages of $1.40 per hour are being offered.
...Donkey basketball drew a huge crowd to Ridgeway last week. The game was in the high school gymnasium. A team of seniors was made up of Norman Harvey, Joe Frana, Harlan Amundson and Frank Hrudina. The junior team was made up of Ronald Harvey, Lyle Holstad, Virgil Hovden and Darrel Kuntz. Some of the donkeys were trained to buck their riders, and one in particular lived up to its reputation. Another donkey was trained to simply lie down on the floor. Locals agreed it was a very entertaining event and provided splendid amusement for both young and old.
...FIRST TIME IN BOTTLES: Schmidt draft beer.
...The Inwood in Spillville will open for the season later this month with Ray Palmer and his Men of Note.
...A rural mail carrier position is open over at Fort Atkinson. Standard salary is $3,158 per year.
FIFTY YEARS AGO: A Calmar youth, Robert Maroushek, age 14, has suffered burns in a trash explosion near Calmar. He is in satisfactory condition at the local hospital. He and his mother were burning rubbish at the time, when an unknown object exploded and flames hit Robert while he was standing about 15 feet away. The accident occurred on the afternoon of his 14th birthday.
...The new Iowa Travel Guide includes a listing for Wonder Cave of Decorah.
...That new water tower over at Calmar has boosted the storage capacity for the town considerably. Total cost was $69,740. The tower is 136 feet high, 20 feet higher than the old one.
...From the society pages of 1963: The wedding of Lloyd Strinmoen and Charlotte Christopherson, both of Highlandville, was April 6 at Big Canoe Lutheran Church.
...The annual "Hat Show" was a big event for the primary students over at West Side School. Among the children dressed in their gay Easter costumes in Mrs. Winger's class were Holly Marsh, David Sunde, Ricky Ellingson, LeAnne Wilhelm, David Moore and Kathy Russeth.
...Ronnie's Café in Decorah serves up turkey dinners every Thursday night. Price - 98 cents. Hamburger baskets also are available for 44 cents (complete with one hamburger, French fries and cabbage salad).
FORTY YEARS AGO: William J. Post, age 23, has been hired as the new business education instructor and assistant varsity football coach at Decorah High School. He steps in for Warren Woepking, who is moving to Columbus Junction. Post is currently in his first year teaching at Harlan. He is a native of Rolfe, Iowa, and attended Dakota State College, where he was a four-year letter winner in football and was president of the College Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
...Returning letter winners on the DHS girls track team are Ann Hovde, Pat Hart, Kristi Olson, LeEtta Halvorson, Barb Rima, Sharon Quandahl, Vicki Granger, Cindy Carey, Chris Macal, Nancy Hart, Janet Tiernan, Robin Sacquitne, Jane Graves and Shawn Hanson. Carol McClure coaches them.
THIRTY YEARS AGO: Randy Olson, Route 6, Decorah, is busy refinishing and repairing golf clubs in his workshop in the back of the Country Store at Freeport.
..."Constellations" was the title of Heather Smock's science project at East Side School. Jane Leuenberger's topic was "Manmade Fibers." Troy Roseland's project was on honeybees; and Brian Bigler displayed his sixth grade science project on gliders. "Wind Energy" was the title of Brenda Dinger's project.
...From the society pages of 1983: The engagement of Karen Westby and David Jones was announced. They will wed May 14 at Glenwood Lutheran Church. Karen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Westby of Decorah.
...John Houseman, well known actor, writer and producer, is in Decorah as part of a lecture series at Luther College. Most recently he has starred in the film "The Paper Chase." He won an Academy Award for his role in the film.
...Allen Sykora is the new news editor at the Decorah Newspapers. He succeeds Mary Wetschka.
...Decorah's Stacey Lloyd was medalist at a recent high school golf meet at West Union. She toured the course with a 91.
...A crowd of 200 turned out for a "roast" for retiring band director Don Allen in Decorah. The farewell dinner was held at the Cliff House.
TWENTY YEARS AGO: The Radio Shack in Decorah recently donated a new answering machine to the Family Support Network.
...North Winneshiek's Tim Easler tied his school record in the shot put at the Riceville Invitational track meet last week.
...LaMoyne Thompson is retiring from his job at Decorah Building Supply. He has worked at the local lumberyard since October of 1954.
TEN YEARS AGO: The Decorah Viking girls' tennis team has moved to 4-0 in the conference, defeating Clear Lake by a score of 7-2. Posting wins for Decorah were DeAnn Humpal, Jessi Leuschen, Erin McCormick and Jenny Spurgeon.
...Ross Kurash, a sixth grader at Turkey Valley School, was selected as one of two students to represent Iowa at the National History Day event in Maryland this summer. His presentation was titled "The Homestead Act: The Right to Claim the Land and the Ability to Care for It."
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Two Boy Scout troops, including Troop 70, and one Cub Scout pack are collecting nonperishable food items for their annual food drive to benefit Queen Anne Food Bank.
The Scouts will pick up food donations on Saturday, April 5, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., from homes between West Galer and McGraw streets and Queen Anne Avenue and Eighth Avenue West.
Troop members distributed door hangers announcing the event on March 29.
Needed nonperishable canned and bottled food include tuna, peanut butter, beans, rice and cereal. Food items past their expiration date will not be accepted.


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I grew up in the Marthasville/Washington area and I now live in the Kansas City area, but Washington will always be home to me.
I am very concerned to read weekly in The Missourian all the drug busts that are happening with our young people.
I do want to give a big thank you to the Washington police and the Franklin County narcotics division for staying on top of this and getting these drugs off the streets of Washington. We all need to help the young people of this area before we lose them forever to drugs — namely heroin.
This is a matter that hits very close to home for me and we need to save our children. Neighbors need to be aware of what is going on in their neighborhoods and need to report suspicious activity.
There are good kids out there who have fallen in with the wrong crowds, but these kids have value and God has a plan for their life and we must pray for them. I want to one day be able to open The Missourian and no longer see stories about young people overdosing and being arrested.
Young people, listen up, the world of drugs will lead you to one of two places, jail or the grave. God has a plan for you if you will only trust and believe.
Again, thank you to our wonderful law enforcement for doing the job they do. We all need to help the kids.


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Add the parsley and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes until thick now you can puree the peas in a blender or pass through a sieve or just leave as is if you like a chunky soup.
Fine-tune the seasoning, add the diced ham, and serve with a swirl of cream or a sprinkling of chopped parsley on top.
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|Fresh Parsley. Finely Chopped
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Overnight Method, Put 1 cup / 200grams / 7 ounces dried peas into a large bowl with 3 cups / 700ml / 1¼ pints tepid water. Do not add any salt.
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Cooking dried peas, on the stove drain the water from the soaked peas and move peas to a large saucepan. Cover with plenty of fresh water, cover and bring slowly to the boil and boil rapidly for 10 minutes then reduce the heat to a simmer cook for 40 to 50 minutes or until tender. The longer the soaking time, the shorter the cooking time. If necessary add salt during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
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In the microwave, soak 225g (½ lb) dried peas overnight. Drain peas then transfer to a 2 litre (3½ pt) glass bowl. Add sufficient boiling water to come 1.25cm (½") above peas. Cover and stand bowl on glass plate in case water boils over. Cook on full power for 30 minutes, checking water level after 20 minutes. Top up with boiling water if necessary. Keep covered and leave to stand for 10 minutes. 650-watt microwave.
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Practical thinking: Take LEED 2.2 while in school.
My apologies for a pretty weak blog. I'll try to keep up with the others, but I have my reasons.
My head is a chopped salad consisting of Coasian, Schumpeterian and Pigovian Theories, Hong Kong case law, a jumble of Cantonese and Mandarin and to top it off LEED Credits, Standards and HVAC formulas. Luckily, I wash it all down with a nice glass of Port every night. (Thanks Dr. Ip)
Architecture school was so much easier. I miss the days and nights of rubbing collected dirt onto vellum, tweaking splines and nurbs into the morning light, wiping the blood of off the CNC machine, and a coffee and smoke every half and hour.
I suppose this is a healthier diet.
Don't get me wrong, it's not that I'm not enjoying the program, it's just a major shift from an architecture program. I have absolutely no regrets, in fact, I'm sure that my fellow bloggers, as myself, are happy to be engulfed in the protective arms of Academia right now.
Reiser + Umemoto are lecturing tonight. It'll be a nice change of mental scenery.
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The animated movie stays on the top of the chart for the second week, beating the pricey Barsoomian epic movie which opens on the runner-up spot with a so-so $30.1 million.
For two weeks in a row, "The Lorax" stays atop North American box office chart. The movie adaptation of Dr. Seuss' environmental children book successfully eclipses Walt Disney Pictures' mega-budgeted sci-fi pic, "John Carter", which opens on the runner-up spot. Dropping a mild 44% from last week, "Lorax" adds a solid $38.8 million for a total domestic cume of $121.9 million after two weeks playing in cinemas.
"John Carter", meanwhile, collects $30.1 million on its debut weekend despite the fact that the epic film cost $250 million to produce. Internationally, the Barsoomian war movie opens to a massive $70.6 million for a total cume of $101.2 million. At that level, the Andrew Stanton-directed pic has to collect at least $600 million worldwide, which is a nearly impossible benchmark to achieve regarding the opening gross.
Receiving a "B+" CinemaScore, the Taylor Kitsch-starring film appeals to older moviegoers. Around 60% of the ticket buyers are over the age of 25 with 64% of them are males. Dave Hollis, Disney executive vice president of worldwide distribution, says, "While of course we appreciate the larger economics of the film, we're encouraged with how it's been received by audience and hope to see that generate positive word of mouth."
"Project X" drops one position to the third spot on its second weekend. Grabbing $11.1 million, the rave party movie bags a total domestic cume of $40.1 million. *Meanwhile, "Silent House" lands on the fourth place on its opening weekend. Though receiving a harsh "F" CinemaScore, the R-rated thriller starring Elizabeth Olsen rakes in $6.6 million and is virtually tied with "Act of Valor" which grosses $6.9 million this week.
On the other hand, Eddie Murphy's "A Thousand Words" can't make it into the top five on its debut weekend. Opening on the sixth place, the comedy grosses $6.1 million. "Friends with Kids", meanwhile, fails to join the top ten list as it debuts on the thirteenth spot. Despite the fact that it is supported by a set of A-listers, the limited release comedy only grosses an $2 million on its first week.
Top Ten Movies at Box Office for March 9-11, 2012:
- "The Lorax" - $38.8 million
- "John Carter" - $30.1 million
- "Project X" - $11.1 million
- *"Act of Valor" - $6.9 million
- *"Silent House" - $6.6 million
- "A Thousand Words" - $6.1 million
- "Safe House" - $4.8 million
- "The Vow" - $3.8 million
- "This Means War" - $3.7 million
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The NFL Network scheduled an interview last Friday with Silver Linings Playbook stars Bradley Cooper and Chris Tucker, as The Weinstein Company pic centers on a Philadelphia Eagles-loving family with football as a central theme. But the league-owned network pulled the segment at the last minute, saying the film's gambling content wasn't a proper fit (co-star Robert De Niro as Cooper's father runs a small bookie operation that takes bets on NFL games). Harvey Weinstein cried foul (using the "c" word — censorship) and tells Reuters TV (see the full interview, which includes talk about Seal Team Six, here) that he still thinks the NFL blew the call:
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Faux victimization out of the entertainment industry? Never.
He's right though. Great sports movie with characters all sports fans and their families will recognize as their own independent of the great themes the film exhibits and explores. DeNiro, Jennifer Lawrence just great (when isn't she?) – Bradley Cooper the best work he's ever done; he even gets DeNiro's cadences down. (Jacki Weaver also great.) Don't forget to market it to the ladies though big guy. It's a chick flick sports movie with a fresh twist and perspective. Women and young girls will love it. Genuine laughs throughout, me included, in a sold-out theater.


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Qatar's economic growth has slowed…
Global crude inventories are drawing…
Some British ministers, especially Chancellor George Osborne, hope that fracking will enable the UK to experience a shale gas boom similar to the US, and completely change the energy market over the next twenty years.
Unfortunately BP's chief economist, Christof Rühl, disagrees, stating that Europe and the UK face very different circumstances than the US, which will not enable shale gas production to really kick off until around 2030, and even then only in small amounts.
"Europe has various problems: environmental concerns, outright bans on fracking, a lack of infrastructure and a long tradition of not minding so much having to import things," that its fracking progress will not be as quick as the US.
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"I think that is also the story for the UK. There will be some projects starting here, maybe earlier than on the continent, but it's not likely to be a big game-changer in the natural gas market, where we have these declines in the North Sea to compensate.
It takes years to actually generate and unlock shale production in Europe, where infrastructure is so much less developed than it was in the US. It takes an enormous amount of drilling and rigs to unlock shale."
Analysts at BP (NYSE: BP) have found that shale gas production in the EU may reach 2.4 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) by 2030, and will not therefore be enough to offset the rapid decline in conventional natural gas production over the same period, inevitably leading to more imports. In contrast the US currently produces about 20bcfd.
By. Joao Peixe of Oilprice.com
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Cosmology is the branch of astronomy involving the origin and evolution of the universe, from the Big Bang to today and on into the future. According to NASA, the definition of cosmology is "the scientific study of the large scale properties of the universe as a whole."
Cosmologists puzzle over exotic concepts like string theory, dark matter and dark energy and whether there is one universe or many (sometimes called the multiverse). While other aspects astronomy deal with individual objects and phenomena or collections of objects, cosmology spans the entire universe from birth to death, with a boatload of mysteries at every stage. [7 Surprising Facts About the Universe]
History of cosmology & astronomy
Humanity's understanding of the universe has evolved significantly over time. In the early history of astronomy, Earth was regarded as the center of all things, with planets and stars orbiting it. In the 16th century, Polish scientist Nicolaus Copernicus suggested that Earth and the other planets in the solar system in fact orbited the sun, creating a profound shift in the understanding of the cosmos. In the late 17th century, Isaac Newton calculated how the forces between planets — specifically the gravitational forces — interacted.
The dawn of the 20th century brought further insights into comprehending the vast universe. Albert Einstein proposed the unification of space and time in his General Theory of Relativity. In the early 1900s, scientists were debating whether the Milky Way contained the whole universe within its span, or whether it was simply one of many collections of stars. Edwin Hubble calculated the distance to a fuzzy nebulous object in the sky and determined that it lay outside of the Milky Way, proving our galaxy to be a small drop in the enormous universe. Using General Relativity to lay the framework, Hubble measured other galaxies and determined that they were rushing away from the us, leading him to conclude that the universe was not static but expanding.
In recent decades, cosmologist Stephen Hawking determined that the universe itself is not infinite but has a definite size. However, it lacks a definite boundary. This is similar to Earth; although the planet is finite, a person traveling around it would never find the "end" but would instead constantly circle the globe. Hawking also proposed that the universe would not continue on forever but would eventually end.
Common cosmological questions
What came before the Big Bang?
Because of the enclosed and finite nature of the universe, we cannot see "outside" of our own universe. Space and time began with the Big Bang. While there is a number of speculations about the existence of other universes, there is no practical way to observe them, and as such there will never be any evidence for (or against!) them.
Where did the Big Bang happen?
The Big Bang did not happen at a single point but instead was the appearance of space and time throughout the entire universe at once.
If other galaxies all seem to be rushing away from us, doesn't that place us at the center of the universe?
No, because if we were to travel to a distant galaxy, it would seem that all surrounding galaxies were similarly rushing away. Think of the universe as a giant balloon. If you mark multiple points on the balloon, then blow it up, you would note that each point is moving away from all of the others, though none are at the center. The expansion of the universe functions in much the same way.
How old is the universe?
The universe is 13.7 billion years old, give or take a hundred million years or so.
Will the universe end? If so, how?
Whether or not the universe will come to an end depends on its density — how spread out the matter within it might be. Scientists have calculated a "critical density" for the universe. If its true density is greater than their calculations, eventually the expansion of the universe will slow and then, ultimately, reverse until it collapses. However, if the density is less than the critical density, the universe will continue to expand forever. [More: How the Universe Will End]
Which came first, the chicken…er, the galaxy or the stars?
The post-Big Bang universe was composed predominantly of hydrogen, with a little bit of helium thrown in for good measure. Gravity caused the hydrogen to collapse inward, forming structures. However, astronomers are uncertain whether the first massive blobs formed individual stars that later fell together via gravity, or the mass came together in galaxy-sized clumps that later formed stars.
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FVM is a small charity with a focused goal: A Malawian vision for building communities in Malawi.
The people of Taulo and Nandolo have an inspiring vision for a bright future. With local leadership and overwhelming community support, these two areas of southern Malawi are developing grassroots programs, initiatives and services to improve the lives of their most vulnerable and provide a stable future for an empowered generation.
Volunteers and donors from around the world provide financial support for these communities.
Early Childhood Development
Nearly 700 children in Taulo and Nandolo receive free preschool education and meals
Education Scholarship
In 5 years, FVM has provided scholarships for 120 students for secondary and post-secondary school
Water Sanitation
FVM provides clean and safe water through the drilling and maintenance of boreholes.
Eye Care
FVM initiated eye care programs in conjunction with Malawi Government Ministry of Health, Lions Norway and BICO.
Youth Development
FVM organizes sports tournaments each year where important health messages are shared among participants and spectators.
Women's Empowerment
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Ever since Pawan Kalyan gave a miss to Ram Charan's Naayak audio release, it has been rumoured that the Power Star had differences with Chiranjeevi and other family members. Which is why he did not attend the event. Several reports surfaced on their relationship on the later occasions. But the Mega family had kept mum on this issue. Neither Pawan nor Chiranjeevi had defended them.
On Monday evening, Pawan Kalyan attended the music launch of Ram Charan's Naayak. Cherry, who addressed the gathering after its audio release, took this moment to reply to the speculation. He said that he would not care about whatever media writes as his uncle Pawan suggested him not to respond to them.
Many people in the audio launch function were shocked as Ram Charan Teja made his furious statement about the media. The young actor further said, "As a family, we are very much united and share a great bond. Due to his personal commitments, he could not attend my filmy functions in the past. But that does not mean we are separated." He added, "A newspaper or a TV channel cannot separate us."


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Heavy Equipment Repair Questions? Ask an Expert Now.
Hi I'm Wayne, I will help you with this,
This is a Typical IH engine problem, your problem is the HPOP (High Pressure Oil Pump), is seeping down the oil, this is what fires the injectors, very common problem, Get a reman pump and replace yours, cost about $300.00 for part
if this helped you, please hit Accept, if not get back to me
I will get to that this weekend, and get back to you. Thanks.
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Hey Wayne,
That high pressure oil pump is more than I can afford right now. They want $682.00 for a rebuilt. I changed the oil again with a better quality, and it seems to be a little better. have to wait for the next weekend to know for sure. So it can sit for those 2 days. When I can get to it... is the oil pump fairly easy to switch out? Any special tools needed?
That is High $$$ for HPOP, what state do you live in ??/
May be better off, ordering on line.......
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let me call a Buddy of mine tomorrow, , about Price, and shipping, again where are you at
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I'm in Los Angeles. The shop nearest me just closed down a few months ago.
Morning , Talked to buddy, the price did go up, I did search on line and here is one for $408.00
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After gorging out on a huge 911 hot plate of wings, you get so piss drunk and forget to wash your hands. Later that night with your woman of the night, you start getting down and dirty. Shortly after proceeding to finger bang the shit out of her holes, she starts to scream in pain. Lesson to be learned is to wash those hot haberneros off your hands before foreplay!
I got a nasty text from the slut I was with last night. She was so pissed at me for fingerbanging her without washing the hot sauce off my hands. She said she I gave her the Curning Bunt for hours, I think she meant the burning cunt. Lol!
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The Duke and Duchess have now retired for the night as a guest of Governor-General Peter Cosgrove at Admiralty House.
Here's what they'll be getting up to over the next couple of days down under (apologies in advance Melbourne and Perth).
The Blue Mountains beckon, where they will visit the fire affected areas and meet locals.
They will embark on every parent's nightmare and join the crowds at Sydney's Royal Easter Show before popping out to Manly.
The couple will head to Brisbane to tour the RAAF Base Amberley and probably plant a tree.
They'll be up early for Church and attend Easter Sunday Mass before heading to Taronga Zoo.
Sees them off to Uluru, just like William did with his parents 31 years ago.
The Duke and Duchess will head to what Lonely Planet calls one of the top 10 cities to visit, Adelaide.
Thursday & Friday
Canberra will host the royals for two days where they will attend an ANZAC Day service at the Australian War Memorial, rub shoulders with the Prime Minister, and probably plant another tree.
http://t.co/ZFt9dgqdsP. Footage of the Duke and Duchess at Sydney Opera House today — Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) April 16, 2014
A few excitable members of the crowd were denied their wish of getting a selfie with the royal couple. Particularly one woman wearing gold who asked the question, which was left unanswered.
Despite the unofficial selfie ban, the Duke and Duchess were happy to pose for photos, as long as they were taken by a third party.
As choppers buzzed overhead, the Duke and Duchess emerging from the Sydney Opera House to loud cheers before greeting many who had been gathered at the steps since 10am.
They received arm fulls of bouquets, handmade cards and even a cricket bat decorated with Aboriginal artwork from small children in wheelchairs, the elderly and little girls wearing plastic tiaras.
They are now boarding their private police launch which will take them to Admiralty House, where they will retire for the evening.Back to top
Flower girl Joscleyn Sweeney, 22, from Vincentia, not only presented the Duchess with a bouquet bursting with native flora, including banskia and blue gum leaves, she also gifted Prince George with a copy of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: My First Book.
The little monarch was thrilled...
The royal couple are now having a chat to cricket legend Glenn McGrath.
Both he and our champion female cricket champ, Ellyse Perry will pose for an official photo with Prince William and Catherine to after having a chat about the upcoming ICC World Cup.
While his great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth is renowned for her handbag collection, I'm going to call it, Prince George wins in the accessories department.
Check out his kangaroo backpack, which his nanny Maria Borrallo, was spotted holding.
Watching, waiting. #royaltourAUS https://t.co/chnVDx3byj — Max Foster (@MaxFosterCNN) April 16, 2014
Nice to see some people are keeping it classy.
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Love Aussue humour! a bevy of bikini clad teenage girls are bobbing up and down on a boat near Opera House with a Prince Harry lookalike! — phil dampier (@phildampier) April 16, 2014
Our amazing Fairfax photographers have captured some beautiful shots of the royal arrival.
The Duke, aka Prince William, has just delivered a speech at the Opera House.
If you weren't among the 400 who heard it, here it is, especially for you, you loyal subjects you...
"Thank you for your warm welcome.
Your Excellency, Sir Nicholas, Mr President, thank you for inviting me and Catherine this afternoon. There cannot be a more impressive place than the iconic Sydney Opera House to begin our first visit together to Australia. I know that New South Wales is a very special place, and Catherine and I are looking forward to seeing that for ourselves over the coming days.
My last visit to Australia – in 2011 – was at a sad and testing time for the nation. A cyclone followed by flooding had devastated lives and property in Queensland, and bush fires had ravaged the State of Victoria. I am sorry to return to find that, yet again, fellow Australians in north Queensland are coping with the aftermath of another destructive cyclone.
Australia has much to contend with at the moment: your contribution to the ongoing search for MH370 has earned respect in every quarter of the globe. Australia's determined and leading role in the search is at the very edge of technological ability and human endurance.
You have also responded with great generosity in the past few days to the natural disaster afflicting the Solomon Islands, which is suffering dreadfully from floods and successive earthquakes. Australia has led the international response in a way that is testament to the strength of your partnerships with your neighbours, and the important role that Australia plays both regionally and globally.
This visit to Australia has been one that Catherine and I have been looking forward to for a long time. On my first visit here as an adult in 2010, I remember just how bowled over I was by Sydney: seeing the energy and diversity of this beautiful city, and understanding just how much Australia is the home of innovation, opportunity and possibility.
I was well prepared: the affection that my grandmother The Queen has for this nation is infectious.
Her Majesty spoke recently of how, since her first visit here sixty years ago, she has been privileged to witness Australia's growing economy and flowering self-confidence.
For Catherine, Harry and me, born in the early 80s, we've never known anything else – Australia and Australians have always been for us a beacon of confidence, creativity in the arts and sporting ability.
Harry felt very honoured to be invited to the centenary Fleet Review in Sydney harbour last year; and I know how much my father enjoyed his visit here in honour of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. My mother's deep affection for Australia – which you were so kind to reciprocate – needs no reminder.
I don't think I could finish these brief words to you without mentioning one other family member, George, who is now busy forging his own link with Australia. Catherine and I were very grateful for the many kind messages and gifts from across the country that we received when George was born. I suspect George's first word might be 'bilby' – only because 'koala' is harder to say. We really look forward to our time here together as a family.
Australia is an inspiring place, as this amazing Opera House shows so vividly, and I know that a truly unforgettable few days lie ahead.
Thank you."
To recap, or in case you missed it, the royals have arrived in Australia.
Royals touch down in Sydney
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Prince George arrive in Sydney to kick off their 10-day Australian tour.
Forget the folks, our friend's over at Essential Baby are more excited about Prince "Toy Snatcher" George being in town.
The royals have landed in Oz. We love Prince George's adorably chubby cheeks! http://t.co/ANtVmdKtBb pic.twitter.com/Fiw2o7UkDg — Essential Baby (@essentialbaby) April 16, 2014
Before she became a Duchess, Kate Middleton loved gold.
Here she is rocking our official colours at a Hen's Night in 2008.
Fashion commentator Paula Joye is hoping to see the Duchess in something similar when she hits Manly Beach on Friday.
"I'd love to see her in a Zimmerman bikini on Bondi Beach," Joye says.Back to top
While Catherine's yellow frock has received the tick of approval, some are critical of George's look.
Now would be a good time to remind everyone that he's 8-months-old.
Gorgeous George - but I hate to say it, isn't that outfit, well, rather girly? pic.twitter.com/ldtkKlE0Z9 — Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) April 16, 2014
The huge crowds, numbering in their thousands, erupted into rapturous applause and screams as the Duke and Duchess arrived at the Opera House.
The Duchess, wearing canary yellow sheath dress and the Duke, in a conservative blue suit, looked relaxed and happy while waving to the crowds.
NSW Governor Marie Bashir greeted them before escorting the couple up the staircase to the northern forecourt where an official reception is currently taking place.
BOF (Barry O'Farrell) is MIA.
The royal tour has officially started as the couple arrive at the Opera House.
George in shorts again — Victoria Murphy (@QueenVicMirror) April 16, 2014
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Many people enjoy tucking into their favourite cereal at breakfast each and every day, but how many
of those people appreciate that many cereals sold by renowned manufacturer Kellogg's are
produced in Wrexham? Rhian Waller reports...
FOR 35 years the distinctive smell of toasted bran has hung in the air over Wrexham Industrial Estate.
This Sunday, some of the 500 plus staff at the Kellogg's factory will mark the plant's anniversary.
A handful of them will remember the royal opening of the factory which took place on April 28, 1978.
From humble origins – the plant employed just 40 workers at its opening and ran only one production line – the site expanded into a mainstay of employment for Wrexham families and has grown into one of the biggest exporters of cereal to the continent.
"We still see it as a power house," said plant director Karen Thomas. "We manufacture Kellogg's adult brands, like Special K, Bran Flakes and Nutrigrain bars. Sixty per cent of what we make in Wrexham is Special K."
Indeed the factory is one of the major suppliers of the cereal – so think on that next time you see the iconic advert of the woman in a red dress. She might be eating wholegrain cooked and flaked at Wrexham.
The building itself is a massive tangle of pipes, stairwells, conveyer belts and toasting ovens.
So big is it that it is difficult to stumble across a shift worker, although there are dozens of them maintaining the machines and keeping the colossal drums where tonnes of raw material are slowly rotated as they dry, turning into the food that lines your bowl first thing in the morning.
In the packing area lazer-guided pallet trucks wander around, delivering crates of packaged cereals to the warehouse where they wait, stacked like skyscrapers built from cardboard and tomorrow's breakfast.
It's a bit eerie, seeing the bright yellow machines perform their programmed, unmanned ballet but, despite the hypermodernity of the Kellogg's technology, Karen and her colleagues are convinced the mystery ingredient of the plant's success lies with the staff.
"What's the secret?" asked Ken Griffiths, who hails from Wrexham, nodding at his colleagues. "You're looking at it."
Ken has worked at Kellogg's in Wrexham since the very start. He remembered seeing the Queen, observing: "They had a brass band and a red carpet through the reception. She had on the same outfit she wore for the FA Cup final."
He was not alone.
Steve Dawson, 54, of Wrexham, was involved in the creation of the plant: "I put the concrete in when the plant was being built. I worked for Fairclough Builders at the time."
After a quick career switch, Steve was employed at the plant, which he described as a "good place to work" – so good that his son Martin, 32, followed suit eight years ago.
The management are keen to promote the factory as a family-friendly workplace, with a series of open days coming up, complete with creche and face painting.
But the plant played a part in the creation of at least one family.
Liz Regan, 55, of Bangor-on-Dee, who has also worked at the factory for 35 years, met husband John there.
She said: "He retired two years ago but we used to drive to out shifts together every day. It was lovely working with him."
If you are imagining a romantic scene where the Regans eyes met across the Fruit 'n' Fibre, you'd be disappointed. Liz worked in the office.
But when asked a cheeky question about their first date, she joked: "It snapped, crackled and popped."
Karen Thomas said: "We have an incredibly low attrition rate. In 35 years, we've only ever had one full staff turnover. That's incredible, since an average healthy business can expect many times that.
"People just seem to want to stay."
One reason for this, according to another long-termer, Ray Evans, is that management did not stand on ceremony.
He said: "We always called them by their first names. It was all very informal."
Coincidentally, Ray and fellow 35-year Kelloggs workers Carl Price and Billy Taylor, who sometimes work on shift together, all went to the same class in the same school, Ysgol Bryn Alyn.
The plant, it seems, is a community in its own right.
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Kenneth and Jacquelyn Johnson still spend their days outside the Lowndes County Courthouse in Georgia, standing vigil for their son, Kendrick, whose mysterious death a year ago poses many questions in their minds.
The original investigation by the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office concluded that 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson died by accident while reaching for a shoe, but the Johnsons don't believe that. They're planning yet another rally in Valdosta's James W. Saunders Memorial Park at noon Saturday to again demand answers.
"They know something happened in that gym and they don't want it to come out," Kenneth Johnson said.
Federal authorities, too, have their doubts about the original investigation's findings. CNN has learned that the FBI has been in South Georgia conducting interviews, and the Johnsons recently spent almost three hours with investigators at an FBI field office in Thomasville, an hour west of their hometown.
U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia Michael Moore said in November that federal authorities would investigate Johnson's death, and last month, the FBI seized the original hard drives from the surveillance system at Lowndes High School, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation surrounding the hard drives.
The federal investigation has yielded few details, but Moore issued a statement Thursday: "As we approach the anniversary of Kendrick's death, I am mindful that there is a great deal of interest in the status of our efforts. As I have previously stated, in order to protect the integrity of any ongoing investigation by my office, I typically refrain from making any specific comments about the investigation until it is concluded. As we continue our work in this matter, my thoughts and prayers will be with the Johnson family this weekend."
A support group and mourners will gather Saturday in Detroit at the Historic King Solomon Baptist Church at 6100 14th Street at 10 a.m.
Rev. Charles E. Williams II said "One year later and no answers, is unacceptable. We are coming together to support the family with finances, but we are preparing for action and mobilization."
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1. Re: ineffective McAfeePeter M Feb 23, 2011 8:30 AM (in response to isettaworld)
None of the antivirus applications on the market do very well against these fake anti-malware applications, see this thread regarding this particular one (and there are others): https://community.mcafee.com/thread/30971?start=0&tstart=0
They rely on you clicking something and that is when they take hold and one needs specialist tools to get rid of them usually.
By the same token those specialist tools don't do too well against the millions of viruses, trojans and worms that VirusScan already protects you against. McAfee, like all security software firms, tries to catch as much as it can but they have to strike a balance between total lockdown and free access to the web, and there are ways of submitting samples to them for analysis, but as you can imagine, it's a never ending battle.
2. Re: ineffective McAfeeisettaworld Feb 23, 2011 2:46 PM (in response to Peter M)
Hi Pete, thanks for the reply and the effort to console me, but several of my questions continue to be unanswered.
McAfee claim to keep my PC safe - no-where does it say less than 100% safe, nowehere does it say "apart from some debiliating bugs known about for ages but haven't bothered to do anything about.".
If you now say that they only nearly get it right, then I'll only nearly pay for their expertise.
It's not good enough to just shrug and say they get most of it right, most of the time
They claim to get it right and they are contravening the Trades Description Act when they don't.
3. Re: ineffective McAfeePeter M Feb 23, 2011 3:10 PM (in response to isettaworld)
It also doesn't say 100% safe because there is no such thing on this Earth I'm afraid. No security software is guaranteed.
4. ineffective McAfeedarkshyre Feb 23, 2011 9:01 PM (in response to isettaworld)
Yo! Fake anti malwares are indeed very hard to detect for VirusScan even for the enterprise version. However, you can fix these types of threats by running the STINGER Tool which is a free tool and can be downloaded from Mcafee.
Why dontcha give it a try??
5. ineffective McAfeeisettaworld Feb 24, 2011 11:00 AM (in response to darkshyre)
Hi darkshyre, Thanks for the information - I wish I had known that at the time.
I'm still peeved that McAfee didn't catch this - it's not a new bug - they have known about it for a long time.
How many other bugs are there that McAfee know about for which they can't be bothered to find a fix? Especially one like System Tool which knocks out every attempt to get the fix.
There are other anti-virus specialists on the net who have developed fixes for the System Tool bug so it can't be too difficult ...
Is there an email addy whereby I can contact McAfee directly, rather than bend the ears (eyes?) of you willing helpers ? The McAfee website leads me round in circles and never resolves my search.
6. ineffective McAfeenewjack Feb 24, 2011 11:21 AM (in response to isettaworld)
Hi isettaworld, if you have not yet eliminated system tool here are full instructions from a reputable site.
Also not sure if this is what youe looking for.There is an E-mail here
7. ineffective McAfeeisettaworld Feb 25, 2011 5:23 AM (in response to newjack)
Thanks for the input, newjack.
I had already tried the "Bleeping Computer" service which you recommend, but System Tool blocked it by disabling the .exe file.
System Tool blocked every program and every tool which I tried to use to get a solution. It even blocked downloads like Malwarebytes which said they could fix it.
I had also visited the service.mcafee page which you mention and pursued the "email" option offered, but it just led me round in circles and never gave the email addy which it had said was offered. It was a total waste of time and only added to my frustration. This is another example of mcafee not living up to their promises and not doing what they say they will.
However, as my laptop is only a couple of weeks old I didn't have a huge amount of data on it, so I resorted to get rid of System Tool by wiping the whole drive clean and re-booting to manufacturers start-up spec. I'll have to live with ( or without ! ) the data I lost.
I tried the "Stinger" tool which darkshire recommended and it has confirmed that my drive is now clean, which leaves two questions ...
1. Can I trust that Stinger is capable of recognising and fixing System Tool or does Stinger miss it like the installed version of McAfee did ? and ...
2. If McAfee Stinger CAN recognise and fix System Tool, then why haven't McAfee added the fix to their everyday protection ?
Maybe I was lucky to get infected so soon, otherwise I could have lost far more irreplaceable data ?
I am far from impressed by McAfee so far ...
8. ineffective McAfeeHayton Feb 25, 2011 1:20 PM (in response to isettaworld)
System Tool is a fake, or rogue, program, like so many others that we encounter on these forums. In general, they fool AV programs because they look and behave like genuine programs (as far as AV software is concerned). Only the Mk.1 human eyeball and brain can clearly see that they don't belong and need to be got rid of.
System Tool though appears to be more malicious than most of the fakes. You need to talk to ConorD62, who is becoming something of an expert on these fake AV programs. As far as I can see System Tool has crossed the dividing line between scareware (a descriptive and accurate name) and malware. Many of these fake programs will try to avoid being deleted, but this one seems to have extra anti-removal features, which presumably is why it was considered to be worth including in the Stinger tool. I don't know why it hasn't yet been incorporated into the main threat database; perhaps it already has, or will be.
It's not just McAfee that doesn't deal effectively with this one (and others). The other AV vendors also have a patchy record in dealing with fake programs. The best thing to do is to use the specialist forums, like bleepingcomputer, who check the different products to see which one will deal adequately with a new rogue program, or new variant of an existing one.
Here on the forums we will always try to find the most effective solution to this sort of problem, even if it means pointing you towards a non-McAfee solution. Obviously, we would like a one-stop anti-malware store where we could simply select a McAfee tool to fix a problem and, in fact, McAfee is responding to our requests by putting something of the sort together. But it doesn't exist yet in anything like a finished form; it's being created by a few people, so it's a slow process. But it's coming together.
9. ineffective McAfeeisettaworld Feb 25, 2011 2:04 PM (in response to Hayton)
Thanks for your response, Hayton.
You say ...
" ... this one seems to have extra anti-removal features, which is presumably why it was considered to be worth including in the Stinger tool. I don't know why it hasn't yet been incorporated into the main threat database ; perhaps it already has, or will be "
I can say with the authority of recent experience that it definitely has not been incorporated into the main threat database, and the prospect that it may be ( maybe) at some indeterminate time in the future is no consolation after my recent experiences.
The System Tool bug does not just freeze your PC; it also demands money from you for them to remove it. Given that they are "bad guys" I wouldn't trust paying them as that would bring my monetary account details into play for them to interfere with. Furthermore, because they are "Bad Guys" there is no guarrantee that they will keep their promise to remove it, and because the removal tool is not available to the victims there is nothing to stop them attacking with System Tool again.
This is definitely a far more serious bug than McAfee admit. It has been known about for a considerable time. McAfee are specialists in the field so it is reasonable to expect them to defend us against it and they are negligent in not doing so.
I note there is also no response to my complaints of their website leading a user round in circles and failing to provide the email contact address which they say is available.
It's simply not good enough.


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I am feeling particularly excited because today starts a little stay-cation that I have been planning. I have been working a lot these last couple of weeks wrapping up last minute details for our BLEND launch and truthfully, I am just sick of sitting behind the computer.
On top of that, the weather forecast is looking pretty amazing. We are supposed to get a heat-wave in Seattle for the next week. I know many of my local friends are going to be cursing the weather gods about this one, but, I am thrilled. I love heat and sun and can't wait!
We are prepared — we now have air-conditioning units for our bedrooms and I plan to keep us out of the house as much as possible exploring PNW beaches and hiking in tree-covered forests.
This next week is going to full of ice-cold smoothies, salads, dinners cooked on the grill and hard-boiled eggs with veggies for breakfast. Mostly, I am excited about getting out and away from the computer and just adventuring and exploring with my boys.
One of the smoothies I know I will be making is this Sweet Green Goddess from BLEND: Summer Volume I. When Faith and I began developing an index of our individual recipes, this was one of the first ones she shared with me. Ironically, this was one of the last ones that I tested and let me tell you, I was floored about how balanced and complex the flavors were. What you don't know is that Faith and I have each tested and re-tested every single recipe, both her original ideas and mine (yes, that is a lot of work!) and this was one of those amazing-at-first-sip recipes that needed not one single tweak!
What happened next was that my son walked over, asked for "a sip" and proceeded to say, "mine, this is mine, not yours". This was quite a while ago and his language is very well developed now but I joyfully recalled the story to Faith some days later and told her how much my son loved this (score for greens, veggies and Faith's recipe!).
Needless to say, our Sweet Green Goddess is a must for any green smoothie lover and a perfect introduction to early-green-smoothie adopters. The pear and cucumber perfectly balance the spinach and ginger while the flax and almond milk come together to create a rich, creamy, Vegan and Gluten-Free base.
The BLEND recipe that Faith is sharing today is our Almond + Joy.
This was one of my creations and developed from wanting my son to have a quick and easy healthy indulgence instead of sugar-laden candy or ice cream. Our Almond + Joy is also Vegan, Gluten-Free and Paleo Friendly (more like a Paleo Treat). Make sure to head over to Faith's blog to read more about it and get the recipe!
Here is the Table of Contents from BLEND: Summer Volume I so you can see the rest of the smoothie recipes in that collection!
If you follow me on Instagram, you will surely see me making a wide variety of these smoothies as the Seattle heat wave hits. Things will be a bit quiet around here as I will be taking a little posting break during my stay-cation. I'll be checking in on social media but back with a recipe on Monday, the 8th.
I hope you all have a healthy, happy and safe July 4th!
P.S. If you haven't entered our huge launch party giveaway yet, there is still 1 week to do so. We are giving away over $1750.00 in amazing smoothie making prizes so don't miss out – you can enter here.
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- 3/4 cup (185 ml) plain, unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 packet stevia
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger, grated on a microplane
- 1 packed cup (1 1/2 oz/45 g) organic baby spinach
- 1 Persian cucumber (3 1/2 oz/100 g), ends trimmed and cut into chunks (2-3 thin slices reserved for garnish)
- 1 medium pear, cored, quartered, and frozen
- Add all ingredients into a blender (except the 2 to 3 thin slices cucumber reserved for garnish) in the order listed and process until smooth.
- Transfer to a serving glass and top with the reserved cucumber slices; serve immediately.


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LONDON, Sept 17 (IFR) - In a market galvanised by central bank action in the US and in Europe, strong appetite for emerging market bonds have eroded the pricing advantage enjoyed by sukuk over conventional paper say origination bankers, at a time when yield-starved Islamic investors have started to become more selective.
The shift might carry significant implications for the sukuk market, where issuers used to be able to save as much as 40bp by printing Sharia-compliant bonds as opposed to conventional notes. Meanwhile, as much as USD19.2bn has been raised so far this year by borrowers according to S&P.
"The issue price you can achieve in the conventional market is very aggressive at the moment," said an origination banker in London. "About a year ago, issuers had a 30bp-40bp advantage by doing sukuk deals. That's been squeezed down to closer to 10bp now."
The banker points to Abu Dhabi-based First Gulf Bank's (FGB) debut sukuk in 2011 as one example of the generous pricing advantage once enjoyed by the format. Back then, targeting Islamic investors resulted in a 30-40bps pricing advantage for the issuer, reckons the banker. "A conventional deal would have been very unlikely to price so tightly," a European banker familiar with the transaction told IFR at the time.
By contrast, Dubai property developer Majid al Futtaim's (MAF) debut sukuk at the end of June this year seems to reveal a much thinner differential in terms of pricing between Islamic and conventional formats. "It was primarily a liquidity advantage," said the banker. "They could have priced a conventional more or less at the same level."
While the opportunity to tap cash-rich Islamic investors is encouraging an increasing number of borrowers such as Turkey and South Africa to make their debut in the sukuk market, issuing Islamic bonds is not a seamless exercise, especially for names looking at a one-off foray into the market.
"It's a lot of work to get a sukuk done. You need to have some pricing advantage [for the effort to pay off]," added the banker, who reckoned borrowers were likely to question whether choosing the sukuk format to save 5bp-10bp in spread terms is worth all the trouble.
"[As an issuer,] you would expect to save 15bp-20bp by doing a sukuk," noted another banker. "But in this market, you should be able to price a conventional close to a sukuk."
For some, the Republic of Turkey's debut 5.5-year sukuk, slated to hit the market on Tuesday, will be a litmus test of the potential that the Islamic format can offer in such a bullish market. The deal will also shed some light on the willingness of Islamic accounts, the biggest buyers of sukuk, to leave the shores of the Arab Gulf and South-east Asia and buy into names farther away from home.
Turkey (Ba1/BB/BB+) is not the most atypical newcomer to sukuk. Some of its Sharia-compliant participation banks have issued Islamic bonds before, and bankers argued that issuing in the Islamic format made perfect sense for the sovereign. Historically, however, the country has preferred to focus on conventional issues, in order to build a liquid benchmark curve.
"I very much doubt that they are doing this because it will be cheaper [form of funding]," said the first banker, noting that the sovereign is able to price conventional bonds at tight levels already.
A banker familiar with the deal said that Turkey aims "to foster interest among a community of investors" who are relatively new to it, while other suggest that this could be just the first of a series of Sharia-compliant issues for the country.
Turkey's price guidance suggests that the premium it is offering over its conventional curve is between 10bp and 20bp. Revised guidance of 180-190bp over mid-swaps compares with a level of 180bp over swaps for its April 2018 note just prior to the sukuk's pricing announcement. The order book is already more than USD5bn, with investors in Europe, the Middle East and Asia still able to put in bids.
The mandate allows Turkey to raise up to USD1bn, although the final size has yet to be decided. Citigroup, HSBC and Liquidity House are the leads on the transaction, which is expected to price on Tuesday and is structured as a ijara, backed by real estate assets. (Reporting By Davide Scigliuzzo; Editing by Sudip Roy)


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The quiet market has favored the bulls over the past two years. The big consumer confidence number doesn't surprise me too much, as spirits are generally higher during the holidays. Things are perceived to be better even if they are not. Perception is reality, so a bump in confidence after scoring some good retail deals and getting decorated for the holidays isn't a shocker. The number is "wasted" a bit today, as a report which surpasses expectations such as we saw today would often propel the market much higher....292 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Prachi, who turns 25 years old today, says: "I don't follow trends blindly but I do keep a tab on them. Style is comfort for me. I experiment to a certain extent but I should like what I'm wearing."
According to the actress, beauty is simplicity and hence she is mostly seen going the casual chic way. She started out as television's most popular bahu decked in chiffon saris and tons of bling. She next moved on to the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Ja', all decked in 'performance' outfits that spelt loud and gaudy.
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Country legend Willie Nelson was arrested for allegedly possessing six ounces (170 grams) of marijuana, TMZ reported. The 77-year-old star was busted with the cannabis at 9:00 A.M. at a Border Patrol checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas on Friday morning, November 26.
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