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Written on: 11/12/2015 by Reginald354 (1 review written)
Bought the Princess bouquet for my girlfriend,, she loved them and lasted a good ten days. Price was ok and delivered about noon which was good. Much cheaper than others and happy with purchase overall… Read Full Review
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Ordered flowersfor a friend and they never arrived. After 3 emails to customer service with only a automated response and several phone calls leaving messages still nothing… Read Full Review
Written on: 12/07/2015 by Kinney384 (1 review written)
Good service thank you Order Flowers for the flowers delivered to my Mum… Read Full Review
Written on: 12/07/2015 by 265Schultz (1 review written)
I don't usually leave reviews as a rule of thumb, and in the rare instances that I do they tend to be to have a moan at poor service. So in the interest of balance I thought it only fair to leave a review for a good service that I received when sending flowers through this company. Being an ex pat living in Romania I am forced to use internet florists for sending flowers to family and friends back home and have had a load of problems with FTD. Google brought me across order flowers and… Read Full Review
Written on: 09/07/2015 by 1977Roberts (1 review written)
Love the website very easy to choose and well laid out flowers were wonderful when delivered and really well packaged. Will use again and have allready recommeneded to friends… Read Full Review
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Brilliant flowers! Thank you for delivering on time and flowers lasted 15 days!… Read Full Review
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Completely forgot my Sister's Birthday this year, quickly googled how to order flowers in the UK and found this website. Never used them before, but will again. Everything was top notch, thanks… Read Full Review
Written on: 29/06/2015 by lkWilson109 (1 review written)
Very easy to order online, the choice of bouquets were amazing and the prices were really great. Wish more companies offered free delivery here in the US as the delivery and service charges can cost as much as the flowers, but here it was free and delivered on time to my friend in London who was over the moon with their flowers. I've seen a picture and whilst slightly different to the bouquet on the website it looks very nice and amazing value for money… Read Full Review
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Easy to use website, flowers on time and nice. Free delivery was good… Read Full Review
Written on: 06/10/2015
how could you have received an order from a company that was dissolved in Feb 2015.
Written on: 22/06/2015 by TonyW111 (1 review written)
She helped me choose perfect bouquet. Flowers on time and looked really nice, my sister loved them and sent me thanks. Good job easy to use and website easy, we decided on the beautiful arrangement which looked like the picture and was very nice. … Read Full Review
Written on: 19/06/2015 by Taliyah85 (1 review written)
I have recently had to buy flowers on 2 instances and first used Interflora who were very expensive including dlivery. 2nd time I used this company who were cheaper and the flowers looked better. Ordering from Germany the prices were in Euro's too which was a nice touch. Thank you… Read Full Review
Written on: 13/05/2015 by Randy104 (1 review written)
Order Flowers flowers are the best. I bought 2 bouquets (both different) for my twin sisters, to be delivered to 2 different places. Both got there in perfect time and the flowers are just great. I would use again without doubt. Thanks xxxxxxxx… Read Full Review
Written on: 01/02/2015 by 427Whitaker (1 review written)
I ordered the flowers for a friend who seriously needed cheering up. I was off work when they arrived, however my friend who they were for was absolutely delighted with them and my other colleagues who work with her said they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the swift service. As I said they did the job perfectly!!. I will recommend you to anyone who needs beautiful flowers delivering at a very fair price… Read Full Review
Written on: 29/01/2015
Was bought these flowers as a surprise. Beautiful flowers, highly recommended… Read Full Review
Written on: 27/01/2015 by hollybarker25 (1 review written)
Have received some beautiful, well presented flowers from order flowers which lasted well.Service and the quality of the flowers were both exemplary.Flowers were delivered on time and placing an order was simple on website… Read Full Review
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Website is simple & very easy to navigate ..... Vibrant colors flowers were full of fragrance and life....I loved them… Read Full Review
Written on: 06/01/2015 by gezzatheclaret (1 review written)
Ordered off this site after being recommended by a friend and wasn't disappointed received a stunning bouquet that looked even better than the picture on the website which came in a lovely box and arrived right on time will be recommending this site to all my friends thank you… Read Full Review
Written on: 01/07/2014 by RoccoCleveland (1 review written)
These aren't bargain basement prices, but they aren't bargain basement flowers either. You definately get what you pay for. I ordered the Sorbet bouquet for £34.99 and it arrived beautifully boxed with loads of peonies and pink roses. Can't recommend enough. Having been let down a lot by ordering online I'm happy to have found a company I can trust from now on… Read Full Review
Written on: 25/04/2014 by GlynisFortes (1 review written)
I ordered from you for the first time for my best friend's 60th birthday. Unfortunately due to an error at your end the delivery arrived a week early and I was very disappointed as the surprise element for her birthday had gone. I emailed about the mistake and was very pleased that not only was the order for flowers and balloon repeated but a box of chocolates was sent as well. Thank you very much for such excellent customer service. I've seen a picture of the flowers and they looked lovely… Read Full Review
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Wonderful flowers, lasted much longer than any other we have had, 100% recommend ♥ Katie mackenzie… Read Full Review
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January 1, 2011 by staff
Ny Lottery Mega Millions, Mega Millions brings fireworks to celebrate New Year's Eve. The jackpot for Friday is the preparation of an explosive and 242 million for a single annuity winner. Simply $ 1 for a chance to start 2011 with a bang.
Any lucky player who matches all five white ball numbers and the Mega Ball number, could win and about 9.3 million per year for 26 years with the annuity option. Or a player may select the cash option value and gain a single payment of about 154 million.
"The Mega Millions jackpot is now an exciting and 242 million for Friday night's drawing," said Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director and Group Director Gary Grief Mega Millions. "Revenue from sales of Mega Millions benefits of a multitude of good causes in the 42 jurisdictions that offer the game. As always, when the jackpot rises to this level, we remind our players to play responsibly. You only need one ticket to win. "
Jackpot for December 31 drawing was originally estimated at 237 million, but sales strong nationally has prompted officials in the states participating in Mega Millions to increase this mega amount. The high sales figures mean more than a jackpot increased; they mean more profits for the benefit of each state in which Mega Millions is played. Each participating state determines how its profits Mega Millions are spent. In many states, the profits are earmarked for education. Beneficiaries in other states include parks, natural resources, alleviation of taxes, programs to help seniors and several other important causes.
This jackpot has been growing since November 9, when Mega Millions jackpot winner has his most recent. The jackpot has now rolled 14 times without winning. The odds of winning the jackpot are about one in 176 million dollars. The odds of winning a prize of Mega Millions are about 1 in 40.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- San Diego's Clayton Richard pitched a 6-0 shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday and kept the Padres on the Giants' heels in the National League West.
The Padres finished the night a half game behind the Giants, behind Richard's eight-hit complete game and four RBI by Ryan Ludwick.
The loss officially eliminated lame-duck Manager Joe Torre and the Dodgers from playoff contention.
Richard (13-8) struck out six and walked two in ending a personal three-game losing streak.
Chad Billingsley (11-11) took the loss after giving up five runs on six hits over five innings. Billingsley struck out six, but he also hit two batters in San Diego's three-run sixth inning.
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Hey everyone,
Well, I finally started my little system and got the Peachtree220 and the NovaPre. I just ordered it and it should be here in a few days. I'm very excited.
Next week I get my CM5's. Now B&W's stands are nearly 500 bucks and a bit out of my reach after paying for everything else. So does anyone have any suggestions for a cheaper solution? Sanus? Anything? I see B&W has cheaper ones, but are they any good? Also, any suggestions as to how high they should be? 24 or 26 inches?
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Sneaking out of North Korea involves the simple act of fording the narrow Tumen river into China. It's so shallow in some places a child can do it. Moving on to another country�that's a tough one. As many as a quarter million North Korean refugees have crossed the line but remain near the border, hiding from Chinese police. So when seven members of the Jang family blazed an audacious trail to freedom, China wasn't sure how to react. After a complex trek in which a South Korean businessman led them to Beijing, the Jangs gathered June 26 for what they feared...


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A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
Class, it's an interesting linguistic fact that, in English, a double negative forms a positive. In some languages though, such as Russian, a double negative is still a negative. However, there is no language in which a double positive can form a negative.
Yeah, right.
Waiter, how do you prepare your chickens?
Nothing special. We just tell them straight out that they're going to die.
These vultures decided to fly to Florida on an airline and they got on board carrying six dead raccoons and the flight attendant said, "I'm sorry but there's a limit of two carrion per passenger."
One day this guy answers his door and there's a snail at his doorstep. So the guy picks up the snail and tosses it into the garden. Two years later, he hears a knock on his door. He opens the door and it's the same snail. And the snail says, "Hey what was that all about?"
Two cannibals were sitting by a fire and one of them says, "Gee, I hate my mother-in-law." And the other says, "So, try the potatoes."
Did you hear about the cannibal who passed his brother in the woods one day?
The mathematician, the physicist, and the engineer were given a red rubber ball and told to find the volume, so the mathematician measured the diameter and evaluated a triple integral, and the physicist filled a beaker with water, put the ball in the water, and measured the total displacement, and the engineer looked up the model and serial numbers in his red-rubber-ball table.
The difference between mechanical engineers and civil engineers is that mechanical engineers build weapons, civil engineers build targets.
The optimist sees a glass that's half full.
The pessimist sees a glass that's half empty.
An engineer sees a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be.
Two guys are captured by cannibals and they're stuck naked in a big pot of water over a fire and the water gets hotter and hotter and all of a sudden, one guy starts laughing, and the other guy says, "What's so funny?" "I just peed in their soup!"
Do you prefer port, or sherry, darling?
Oh, port, by all means. To me, port is the apotheosis of wine. A glass of vintage port is almost orchestral in its complexity, and between the bouquet and the finish, there is such a panoply of colors, of tonal textures.
And sherry makes me fart.
How can you tell if you're at a bulimic's birthday party?
The cake jumps out of the girl.
You know, once it got so cold in Minnesota...
How cold did it get?
So cold, I woke up in the morning and found these little chunks of ice in my bed and when I warmed them up they went, pppppppppppppppp.
Did you know diarrhea is hereditary?
It runs in your genes.
A guy goes to visit his grandmother and while he's talking to her, he starts eating the peanuts on her coffee table, and as he's leaving, he says, "Thanks for the peanuts, Grandma, sorry I ate them all." She says, "That's okay, since I lost my dentures I can only suck the chocolate off 'em anyway."
The police officer sees a car weaving back and forth down the highway and he takes off after it and pulls up alongside and the driver is a little old lady and she's knitting as she drives. He can't believe it and he yells at her, "Pull over! Pull over!" and she says, "No, it's a scarf!"
A man driving down the road gets pulled over by a policeman. The policeman says, "You're drunk." And the driver says, "Well thank God for that, I thought the steering had gone!"
The town cop was parked outside a bar at midnight, watching for drunk drivers, when he saw a man stumble out the door, trip over the curb, try thirty cars before opening the door to his own, and fall asleep on the front seat. One by one the drivers of the other cars drove off, and finally, the guy woke up, started his car and pulled out of the parking lot. The cop pulled him over and gave him a breathalyzer test. The results showed a 0.0 blood-alcohol level, the cop said, "How can that be?". The guy said, "Well, tonight was my turn to be the decoy."
So the two airline mechanics get off work at LaGuardia and one says, "Let's go have a beer," and the other says, "Why don't we try drinking jet fuel? I hear it tastes like whiskey, and you don't have any hangover in the morning." So they drink about a quart of it apiece and it tastes great and they have a good time, and the next morning, one of them calls up the other and he says, "Hey, how do you feel?"
I feel great.
Me too. No hangover.
Just one thing. Have you farted yet?
Well, DON'T. I'm calling from Phoenix!
Old Sweet Songs: A Prairie Home Companion 1974-1976
Lovingly selected from the earliest archives of A Prairie Home Companion, this heirloom collection represents the music from earliest years of the now legendary show: 1974–1976. With songs and tunes from jazz pianist Butch Thompson, mandolin maestro Peter Ostroushko, Dakota Dave Hull and the first house band, The Powdermilk Biscuit Band (Adam Granger, Bob Douglas and Mary DuShane).


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"Banned iPad mini promo" spoof is hilarious [video]
Every time Apple launches a new product, the guys over at the ooJLEoo YouTube channel release a "banned promo" similar to the official Apple one, except with a few "truths" added in and less marketing nonsense. My favorite part: "You get more, for less… minus the Retina display and faster processer." I also particularly like the "it's the future, now… until at least May". Fantastic as always. If you've never seen them before, be sure to check out their other banned promos, they're all pretty hilarious.


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"Gorgon: The Monsters That Ruled the Planet Before Dinosaurs and How They Died in the Greatest Catastrophe in the Earth's History"
"While the dinosaurs were munching on leaves, these little guys were probably eating insects and these new flowers. It's co-evolution."
"Dinosaurs lived in the Garden of Eden, and Noah's Ark? Give me a break. For them, 'The Flintstones' is a documentary."
"Dinosaurs lived in the Garden of Eden and Noah's Ark? Give me a break. For them, 'The Flintstones' is a documentary."
"Those who admire the massive, rigid bone structures of dinosaurs should remember that jellyfish still enjoy their very secure ecological niche"
"A strange collection of Victorian landmarks, now stranded around the Monopoly board of the modern city like brick dinosaurs."


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Complaint Review: First Financial Merchant Services
- First Financial Merchant Services
805 Meander Ct
Medina, Minnesota
United States of America
- Phone: 800-678-7610
- Web: http://ipscard.com
- Category: Credit Card Processing (ACH) Companies
First Financial Merchant Services First Financial USA Deceptive Practices to Lure Agents, Highly Suspicious Contract Terms Medina, Minnesota
*UPDATE EX-employee responds: Update from Dave Christian, Founder of Helpology.org
*UPDATE Employee: Credibility & Trustworthiness - Trust, but Verify!
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#1 UPDATE EX-employee responds
Update from Dave Christian, Founder of Helpology.org
AUTHOR: Dave Christian, Founder & CEO, Helpology.org - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Friday, December 30, 2011POSTED: Friday, December 30, 2011
"Back in January, you posted about First Financial Merchant Services on Ripoff Report. You promised updates, but none are shown. Can you share your experience with them? Thank you."
In my previous Ripoff Report post, "Credibility & Trustworthiness - Trust, but Verify!", I stated:
"Time permitting, I plan to add updates here on RipoffReport.com as I test the facts, gather more data, and observe the results."
Although I never actually promised updates, I still thought it would be good for me to make the time to add the following update:
Due to my busy schedule, I chose to never pursue my former employment with First Financial Merchant Services.
Therefore, I simply have no further facts, data, or observations to share.
Sorry I could not have been more helpful.
Dave Christian
Founder, Helpology.org
#2 UPDATE Employee
Credibility & Trustworthiness - Trust, but Verify!
AUTHOR: Dave Christian, Founder, Helpology.org - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, January 08, 2011POSTED: Saturday, January 08, 2011
Hi, my name is Dave Christian.
To begin with, please allow me to introduce myself to establish my history of credibility and trustworthiness.
First, heres just a small sample of what others say about me
? Daves great work is overshadowed only by his virtue as a human being Dave is driven not by a desire for riches or fame, but by a calling to serve humanity Thats the real deal with this guy. Hes affable, humble, and energetic. He genuinely cares about people
- Brian LaMay, Former Editor, The Scout Newspaper
? Mr. Christian is competent and professional and the quality of his work is first rate He is also a pleasant, conscientious, organized, and team-motivated individual. He possesses the leadership abilities and professional acumen requisite to succeed
- Nickie Smith, Professor, MiraCosta College
? Unique to his style of leadership are his backbreaking efforts to help others.
- Larry Holloway, Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps
More Dave Christian Testimonials ("Letters of Recommendation" near bottom of page): http://helpology.wordpress.com/founder/
Next, I'm a highly qualified and award-winning executive with 17 years of professional experience, a former United States Marine Corps public relations specialist, author of the book, "How to Gain Love, Respect, Happiness, Health, and Wealth," and founder of helpology - the biblical and scientific study of the most helpful products and services.
Finally, I hold a B.S. in Organizational Leadership with a 3.7 GPA from Biola University and am now pursuing both the online M.B.A. at Western Governors University and the Online Executive Program for Financial Planner Certification at the University of Georgia.
Now let's research Jay Abraham's history of credibility and trustworthiness:
? "Ive met only two marketing geniuses in my life. The first was Vince Fagan, the man who came up with, When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight - Fed Ex. The second is Jay Abraham. Jay teaches you more workable, tangible, profitable techniques and strategies than you can probably apply in three lifetimes. But what he teaches you about mindset is his true gift of wealth.
- Michael Basch, an original founder of Federal Express
More Jay Abraham Testimonials: http://www.abraham.com/Testimonials.html
Jay Abraham's Books Reviewed at Amazon.com (all of which have 4 to 5 stars):
Next, let's review First Financial's history of credibility and trustworthiness:
? "We would like to thank First Financial for making our transition with our credit card services smooth and stress free. They have excellent customer service with great rates and are always friendly. We had issues that arose and were taken care of in a very speedy and professional manner. They go above and beyond to meet our needs and questions. We are 100% satisfied and recommend First Financial."
- Dr. Shaun Tymchak, D.C., Genesis Health and Wellness
More First Financial Testimonials: http://www.cardsupport1.com/about.html
Specifically, in regard to the complaint of Deceptive Practices to Lure Agents, I personally went through the same entire process as stated (i.e. an e-mail sent to me from Jay because I was on his list, the Web site sign up for a conference call, etc.). But my experience was from an entirely different perspective. Personally, I did not feel deceived by the conference call recording; instead, I saw the genius behind the Informational Technology that Jay and First Financial are choosing to employ to professionally, yet personally, multiply themselves to millions of people.
Moreover, according to Wiktionary.org, a conference call can be simply defined as a call between more than two people. And this call is, in fact, between four people (even though it is a recorded message). Besides, do you really think these professional have the free time to interview and talk to hundreds of thousands of people each day? The system they have developed is pure, creative genius; because it allows them to be making money while they could be on vacation in the Bahamas! I dont know about you, but those are the types of business models Im very interested in.
Furthermore, unlike the gold standard of the past (mailed, personal sales letters which are proven effective, but cost a lot of money and effort to produce, not to mention create much waste), these new digital sales systems Jay and First Financial are pioneering are simply amazing business models that have the potential to affordably mass communicate ones professional message in a very personalized way.
The applications will only be limited by your imagination.
As far as the concern of, Highly Suspicious Contract Terms, one should expect a professional business proposal to be in favor of protecting the companys interests and profits, or the firm could quickly go out of business. After researching the contract, I saw no red flags. In fact, they didnt even want my bank account information until after I make my first sale. In a nutshell, it basically states that if I produce, I will earn a sizeable paycheck every week, but if I stop producing, I will earn less (or nothing at all) - sounds fair enough to me.
Its not for everyone, but thats exactly what commissioned sales is all about you earn what you are truly worth you sink or swim. But if this career turns out not to be a good fit for you, the unbelievable, free training provided through Jay Abrahams highly qualified counsel should benefit you in whatever you choose to do for the rest of your life!
In summary, after thoroughly researching both parties above, I have personally decided to scientifically test this company's true potential by becoming an Independent Account Manager myself: http://www.cardsupport1.com/careers/index.php?view=career_openings&cid=16
Time permitting, I plan to add updates here on RipoffReport.com as I test the facts, gather more data, and observe the results.
In conclusion, based on their proven track records, it is illogical and ludicrous to imply or assume Jay Abraham and First Financial have some evil plot to pilfer personal bank accounts. This would damage their hard-earned and well-deserved, stellar reputations, thereby destroying any future potential for success in the market place. They would stand to lose millions or even billions of dollars in future profits!
Not to mention, they don't need our money illegally! They are already leading, world-class professionals at earning respectable financial profits by legally creating and offering highly competitive products and services that help their clients save time, energy, and money. Why would they jeopardize their careers for what would amount to chump change comparatively to what they are already earning? It just wouldnt make sense.
But just to be on the safe side, instead, why not simply open up a separate bank account to use strictly for this business opportunity?
Worst case scenario: (1) they do end up stealing money from your account; (2) then you would have official documents proving the crime; (3) you could write an interesting book exposing the scam; (4) you could go on talk shows explaining how America's Number One Marketing Wizard," Jay Abraham, is actually a thief; and (5) you could sell millions of books, get a movie deal, and still end up making a nice profit for all your time and effort!
In closing, I have resolved not to let my "fear of the unknown" paralyze me from logically testing an opportunity all the way through. By scientifically applying First Financial's business model, one has little to lose (except time and energy) and much to gain.
In fact, the proven, sales training alone is potentially worth hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars in future profits to an individual or organization.
Most importantly, if this business model proves successful (and I believe it will, because Jay Abraham is the marketing genius behind it), I will be able to offer my children, family, friends, and clients, a proven way to earn a serious income stream for the rest of their lives as they respectably help others save time, energy, and money.
Of course, ones history of credibility and trustworthiness does not guarantee anything; only time (and testing) will tell.
"Trust, but verify!"
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text: I got into Metroid Prime when it was released, and am now deeply engrossed in the series. I am wondering if (when ninty releases one of them) I should buy Metroid from the NES/SNES/(was there one for 64?). Were they good games? Did they take a while to beat? Im obviously not expecting anything like 20 hours, but I was just wondering what you people that have played them thought of them. Obviously it wasnt too bad because it had already made a name for itself before prime. ALSO: Can someone PLEASE pm me if/when ninty releases the first metroid game. I dont check the Shop Channel or this part of the forums often, so it would be greatly appreciated. ANOTHER ALSO: Could someone please list all of the metroid games and what system they were on, just so I know how many there are and what the chances are that ninty will release one? Thanks. Thanks again everyone.


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Tim Hortons profit climbs, stock sinks Tim Hortons Inc. profit jumped in the first quarter as same-store sales, a key measure, climbed, but its stock sank about 4 per cent after missing analysts' expectations.
The coffee and doughnut chain earned $80.7-million or 48 cents a share, diluted, in the quarter, up from $78.9-million or 45 cents a year earlier. Analysts had expected 51 cents in the latest quarter.
Revenue climbed more than 10 per cent to $643.5-million.
"We continue to believe we are on track to achieve our 2011 targeted diluted earnings-per-share range of $2.30 per share to $2.40 per share, absent any significant deterioration in economic conditions," the company said.
Tim Hortons missed estimates partly because it no longer has the revenues from Maidstone Bakers. But the iconic chain also cited the impact of much prize redemptions from its Roll Up the Rim to Win program, and poor weather in some regions.
"Our Canadian same-store sales growth was notable given the sales impact of significantly increased redemptions of higher food and beverage prizes as part of our investment in the 25th anniversary of the Roll Up the Rim to Win promotion and the effect of heavy snowfalls in key markets," said chief executive officer Don Schroeder.
Bank of Montreal analyst Peter Sklar, who rates Time Hortons stock "market perform," said he considered the impact as "slightly negative."
"We understand that price increases in Canada were not yet implemented in [the first quarter]at the retail level, but should positively impact [same store sales]beginning [the second quarter]"
Don't underestimate Clement The oil industry should pay close attention to Tony Clement. This industry minister is not one to be trifled with, and he's not afraid to act.
Disputes between governments and Big Oil have oft been little more than sound and fury, to borrow from Shakespeare, but Mr. Clement has demonstrated more than once that he'll go where more timid types might not, though it's not exactly clear what Ottawa could or would do about high gas prices.
Mr. Clement, remember, publicly shot down his own CRTC chief on the issue of usage-based billing for Internet service, he rejected BHP Billiton's hostile takeover of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, and he stepped in to boost wireless competition in Canada.
The Industry Minister announced today that he plans Parliamentary hearings on gasoline prices, having heard the "concerns" of consumers, The Globe and Mail's Richard Blackwell reports.
"No one can understand why last year, when oil per barrel was around $140 or $150, we were paying $1.37 per litre, when this year oil is south of $98 a barrel and yet we're paying more," Mr. Clement told reporters, at a news conference fittingly held outside a family home.
(Mr. Clement knows how to get air time and stand up for the people.)
Earlier, in a statement, he said that "everyone is feeling the pinch at the pumps" and warned that he has the power to refer matters to the Competition Bureau, which has looked at this issue before, but found no evidence on a national basis of anti-competitive behaviour.
"I should note that this is not the first action the Harper government has taken on this issue. We passed the Fairness at the Pumps Act to ensure that consumers are getting what they pay for when they fill up. We have expanded the powers of the Commissioner of Competition, who broke up a significant price-fixing cartel in Quebec last year."
Mr. Clement's comments today came as Big Oil was on the hot seat in Washington, where the U.S. Senate Finance Committee pulled in the chiefs of several companies, Globe and Mail correspondent Kevin Carmichael reports.
Executives of Exxon Mobil Corp. , ConocoPhillips , Chevron Corp. , and the American operations of Royal Dutch Shell PLC and BP PLC were testifying amid calls in some quarters to kill sector subsidies.
"Businesses should make a profit -- that's what drives our economy -- but do these very profitable companies actually need taxpayer subsidies?" said committee chairman Max Baucus, a Democrat. "We can put this money to better use -- and we should."
In response, the oil chiefs said higher taxes could lead to higher prices and job cuts.
"Raising taxes will lead to less investment, less production and most likely higher cost per gallon and less employment," said James Mulva, the chief of ConocoPhillips.
- Ottawa to grill gas industry over prices
- Big Oil hearings great political theatre
- Will we get relief from gas prices?
- The Central Canada gas price puzzle
China moves on lending again China boosted the reserve requirements on most of the country's banks again today, another in a series of moves to tame inflation.
The People's Bank of China could have instead boosted interest rates - and that yet may come - but some observers believe the central bank would rather try to rein in lending given recent indicators that suggest the economy's rapid growth is easing.
Just yesterday, China released its latest reading showing that annual inflation dipped in April to 5.3 per cent, down by a sliver from 5.4 per cent a month earlier.
Today, authorities boosted reserve requirements by half a percentage point.
"While rates differ between banks, the required reserve ratio (RRR) for most of the larger banks will now rise to 21 per cent," said Mark Williams, senior China economist at Capital Economics in London.
"The moves help the central bank prevent its own foreign exchange purchases from fuelling a continued surge in lending ... Looking ahead, there is a good chance that the pace of RRR increases will now slow. April's data signaled that activity growth is weakening, with the retail sales figures particularly downbeat. Of course, consumer price inflation is still high, but significant further increases in the headline rate look unlikely, based on recent price trends."
Surprise, surprise The International Monetary Fund has raised its outlook for economic growth in Europe, but warned today that much work remains as the continent tackles a spreading debt crisis.
"At the national level, strong adjustment policies are being implemented to rebuild and bolster confidence," the IMF said in its report, noting that growth will be stronger in Europe's emerging economies than in the advanced countries.
"At the regional level, the crisis management capacity of the European Union (EU) is being strengthened, and the governance framework revamped. Important actions are still required to deal decisively with weak banks across Europe's advanced economies, and to follow through with implementing the EU-wide reforms that have been agreed in principle."
The IMF also issued a harsh warning on the potential snowball effect.
"Strong policy responses have successfully contained the sovereign debt and financial sector troubles in the euro area periphery so far, but contagion to the core euro area, and then onward to emerging Europe, remains a tangible downside risk," it said.
Speculation continues to mount in the euro zone that Greece will be forced to restructure its debt, despite the country's denial. Euro zone finance officials are also scheduled to meet next week, when they will talk about the possibility of more aid to the country.
"Bearish sentiment towards the euro continues to build on the basis of a lack of urgency with respect to Greece's fiscal problems," said CMC Markets analyst Michael Hewson.
"Another general strike by unions yesterday highlights the concerns that even if further aid were forthcoming there would be no guarantee that the Greek authorities would be able to implement the extra austerity required in exchange for that aid. As two-year Greek yields hit 26% it is becoming increasingly clear that a tipping point is fast approaching, as it became apparent that no swift decision would be forthcoming before next week."
- Euroskeptics dig in as bailout costs balloon
- For Europe, Apocalypse soon?
- Tear gas, stun grenades used to disperse Greek protesters
Strong quarter for BCE BCE Inc. reported strong first quarter results on Thursday, announcing a 5-per-cent dividend increase and making further gains in wireless, even as overall profit dropped by about 28 per cent.
Overall profit fell to $503-million or 67 cents a share, from $706-million or 92 cents a year earlier, as fierce competition ramped up in the wireless space and core wired businesses, such as home phones continued a gradual decline, Globe and Mail telecom writer Iain Marlow reports.
However, adjusted earnings per share were up to 72 cents per share from 61 cents last quarter when the sale of non-core assets last year are factored out. Profit margins also improved.
BCE also boosted its outlook for the year, and now projects revenue growth of 9 per cent to 11 per cent, and an increase in adjusted earnings per share to between $2.95 and $3.05.
UBS analyst Phillip Huang said the results were "very strong," though he held his 12-month price target on the stock at $39, still with a "buy" rating.
Canadian Tire not happy with the weather Canadian Tire Corp. , still basking in the glow of this week's deal for Forzani Group Ltd., posted a higher first-quarter profit of $58.4-million or 72 cents a share, up from $51.5-million or 63 cents a year earlier. Sales climbed 3.7 per cent to $1.96-billion.
Weather didn't help the retail outlets, the retailer said today, though sales at its gas stations surged almost 16 per cent. Sales at its Mark's stores also rose.
"The lack of spring weather and the resulting decrease in customer traffic led to a 0.6-per-cent decrease in retail sales at Canadian Tire stores in Q1 2011 versus Q1 2010," the company said in its earnings statement.
"The cool weather later in the quarter impacted the Living, Fixing and Playing areas of the store, specifically in weather-related categories such as gardening, cycling and backyard."
Chief executive officer Stephen Wetmore said Canadian Tire was pleased with its overall results, noting that revenue in the auto, clothing and financial services operations met expectations. But waiting for Spring has turned out to be a downer.
"We saw strong retail sales in January and February, however, unseasonable weather in March, and continuing into April, has reduced our customer traffic and sales in seasonal product categories," Mr. Wetmore said. "We are a strong business, executing well on all our key programs, so it's unfortunate to see how our seasonal business impacted our results this quarter."
Cineplex results no blockbuster Cineplex Inc. results slumped in the first quarter as the theatre chain posted a loss of $800,000, compared to a profit of $3.8-million a year earlier, as revenue slipped 13 per cent and attendance almost 15 per cent.
"Although the exhibition industry experienced a box office decline from the record results in [the first quarter of 2010]our diversified business model and related revenue streams provided significant other revenue growth over the prior year," said chief executive officer Ellis Jacob,
In International Business today
When a Canadian was named to one of the biggest jobs in the South African corporate world, the media there had a provocative question: Why didn't the job go to a black South African instead? The Globe and Mail's Geoffrey York reports from Johannesburg.
With the election out of the way and political uncertainty now removed, Canada and Columbia are expected to move quickly on a free trade agreement. The Globe and Mail's Shawn McCarthy reports from Bogota.
Trade this year through Port Metro Vancouver is static and one of the reasons is Japan, in part because of the terrible earthquake and tsunami that hit the country, as well as changes in demand for goods from the island nation, The Globe and Mail's David Ebner writes.
In Economy Lab today
Economist Stephen Gordon explains why high gasoline prices can be good for Canada.
In Personal Finance today
Before you negotiate your mortgage, find out what you can do to polish up some of the common flaws that put off lenders.
Joint ownership is not necessarily the best option, and can result in an unintended tax burden, Tim Cestnick writes.
Some 79 per cent of Canadians aren't fully confident in their ability to teach another person about saving and budgeting, a poll shows.
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A few things I feel are important especially for those that made/make YT vids.
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Anyways, on to a different matter, I really, really feel that all of us should stay on this board. It's been really fun playing with some of you, and talking to you guys. Idk but for me it seems kind've dumb to throw away this board just because the game is shut down. I hope people stay, even if it's just to check the boards once every few days, try and stay please and participate in subjects. Well if you bothered to read this whole thing, I hope you'll reply to as many things as possible I asked. xD
[G3] Razor I play Conduit 2, and own a Wii and 3DS.
Shooter613 3 years ago#2
Conduit 2: Shooter613/FC : 1249-4624-0371
drophyghost 3 years ago#3
Yeah, my channel was never "C2 only", but since it´s the only kind of videos that gave me a quick feedback, that´s what I started uploading the most... And, also because that´s the game I was playing the most haha
Anyways, I´ll keep uploading diferent stuff, don´t worry ^ ^
That includes a lot of conduit at the beggining (I´ve some footage from the last days...) and then other stuff ^ ^
I think everyone else will keep making videos too :)
Some are done with C2, some still have a lot of footage (Signal, for example ^ ^) so, yeah, don´t worry =)
Oh, and as for leaving the board... I´m not going anywere just yet ^ ^
I keep coming here like 3 times per day... And, yeah, I hope that many will stay too ^ ^
Conduit 2 FC: 2881 - 9625 - 3883 =)
BTW, sorry for my English :P
old_man_mossy 3 years ago#4
Interesting; Ive never really cared to get into YouTube vids of games. To me I just don't get it....watching someone yammer about games just seems silly to me; granted I'm old, lol. In the right context it may have mattered more ; if all games were a tight nit community full of friends like this one was for instance. Even then though Id rather be playing a game or watching a movie than watching someone else play a game! XD
Please tell me I'm not alone on that, lol!
Heck I haven't even watched many Kart TV stuff despite many friends putting up clips
and Nintendo makes that SO easy to do. I hear CoD does likewise and has done so for awhile. For those that appreciate making that kinda stuff I suppose it very cool to have it integrated like that ! I hope such featurette featuring features become more common place for those that appreciate what I clearly don't !
It also does have a purpose for the super involved gamer or community. TBH, I wanted to record games online for this title just so you could see my viewpoint; plus for Clan Wars and battle ladder... Well Chain made mini maps trying to rehearse for Samu5. It's got an appeal to logical folks too...I've never saw a draw to montages though or even understood them; even from the teaching aspect, I like to figure stuff out on my own. To this day I subscribe to no gaming channels; from the player vantage point I've always found them either not worthwhile or full of spoilers, glitches, etc .
Me...well unless it's a making of documentary by the developers I just have very little interest in it. I can't get into the "watch me play" vids or montage vids or whatever...not that LEGIONS of folks don't ...but I've always put them in the same catagory as Facebook "what I'm eating " pictures or wildly popular reality TV shows I don't get & really don't want to !
I have seen some TV series , YouTube fanspots worth watching but gaming has yet to do anything for me as far a generic player generated content goes. Launch hype clips sure...but otherwise, nah....
That not directed against anyone here, btw ... As it is a cultural phenomenon that's huge now & very popular. just another reason I'm old. & obsolete I guess, lol .
Oh & Im ALWAYS ON THIS BOARD. Check it daily. I don't think I'm unique in that aspect either.
See ya around!
to reiterate just to be clear...while I just don't get it , for those that do Ihope you keep enjoying it & participating ... Lol, I don't get a lot of popular stuff so don't let my "meh " sour you. (Just never expect to cross paths with me on such endeavors... To somewhat quote the old 7 up ad of long ago...I've never got it & never will (: )
A big part of me tries very hard to behave. A small part of me laughs at the effort and behaves like an ass, anyway.
I'm recording Halo.
SOTD: "I am Michael Ford, still with a purpose. I thank you all, for your great service."
- Col Biscuit's "Hero"
You didn't mention me ._.
SOTD: "I am Michael Ford, still with a purpose. I thank you all, for your great service."
- Col Biscuit's "Hero"
PancakeLol 3 years ago#7
G3_Razor posted...
Does anyone know where AQW went? Please answer.
His capture card or whatever he used broke.
If you payed attention you would know that he's probably busy with college.
CmoIsDaNam3 3 years ago#8
PancakeLol posted...
G3_Razor posted...Does anyone know where AQW went? Please answer.
Yup, although he did livestream a few times.
Cmo More Often.
Emergence - A Conduit 2 Montage OUT NOW, WATCH HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHzVLbkbnQI
I'll be uploading other games. I'm just lazy is all.
C2 FC: 3011-0210-9706 | PSN: B05S_P4GG | NNID: NintyConsolGAMR | EMERGENCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAH2kIFwdjI
PancakeLol 3 years ago#10
B05S_P4G posted...
I'll be uploading other games. I'm just lazy is all.
You should upload underrated games and keep out the overplayed and glorified ones. I mean you already started with C2, am I right?
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Is your .223 rifle an AR? With a flash suppressor?
If so, I truly feel your pain. I went to my nearby range, to target practice, and the shooter who set up next to me had an AR, with flash suppressor. The range has a tin roof covering the firing line, and by the time that guy shot 3 or 4 rounds, half the other shooters packed up and left. Because I was using double hearing protection (muffs over ear plugs), I was able to tolerate the noise level - barely. I wasn't having much fun, but that's just the way it goes, sometimes.
So I put away my mild mannered 7X57, and cranked up my 270 WSM
He packed up and left.
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Cheesy? Oh yes. Sappy? You bet. As dramatic and downright cringe-inducing as a prom song may seem years later, it is pretty important on that special night. Who can forget who they were dancing with and what they were wearing -- ruffles, sparkles and all -- when the first notes of "At Last" or "Forever Young" crackled across the speakers in that softly lit gym?
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Another Jam-Packed Day In The Life Of Terry Richardson
Another visit to Terry Richardson's priceless Terry's Diary has once again delivered the goods. Terry's leaving Gaga for the day and chilling with some blast from the past icons in this week's installment. Corey Feldman, Weird Al, and Gilbert Gottfried are just a few of the major names who got to thumbs-up with the photographer. There's even a birthday shout out to Ralph Macchio who turns (gasp) 52 today. Apparently Terry hit up the Chiller Theatre Expo in Parsippany, New Jersey to meet all his new pals. What's not to love? We discourage anyone from strolling over who won't be able to bear viewing a very aged C. Thomas Howell. It broke our hearts a little.