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- Departure station : Basel sbb (Centralbahnplatz 4002 Basel)
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Main stations in Cologne and Lucerne
Departure station
Basel SBB Train Station
Address: Centralbahnplatz 4002 BaselOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 8am to 7pm
Saturday: 8am to 6pm
Sunday: 10am to 6pm Trains operating in and from this station:
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Address: Bahnhofplatz 1 6003 LucerneOpening hours: Monday to Friday: 4am to 1:30am
Saturday and Sunday: 4am to 1:30am
Public holidays: 4am to 1:30am
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Cologne, enjoy every minute of this amazing German city!
It's hard to miss the soaring twin towers of Cologne's landmark Gothic cathedral. But to see what really makes this German city tick, pick a cosy inn on the River Rhine, order a glass of Kölsch beer and enjoy a chat with the friendly locals.
Lucerne, the birthplace of tourism
Lucerne is famous worldwide for the beauty of its site. Nestled in lush hills on the banks of Lake Lucerne, it offers a unique panorama that stretches from the Righi to Pilatus. With its 60,000 inhabitants, is the eighth city of Switzerland. If we add to this figure the population of the city, built in conjunction with the city, the number of inhabitants is multiplied by three. Because of its size, its central location and its economic potential, Lucerne can be considered as the capital of Central Switzerland. Lucerne is one of the tourism capitals of the world, located in the heart of Switzerland and attracting more than 2.5 million visitors each year.


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'I have nothing against MBA or number-crunching'
While hiring an MBA may seem like the most reasonable thing to do in a business, sometimes, entrepreneurs also need to look at the other side of things, says Prem Sagar, Founder, Tapprs.com, a start-up that rents photographic equipment to enthusiasts.
Once upon a time, there lived a simpleton!
He came from a far-off village and his education was so-so. Teachers at his modest Government school would often say, 'you only know to eat, why do you even come to school'. Somehow he struggled through to complete Class 8 -- the equivalent of a degree in his village.
Now that education was 'done with', his father reminded him of his family duties -- getting any job that would help reduce the family's burden.
Just like every 'educated person' in his village, he too set off to that paradise called Hangalore in search of a career. High hopes and a smile on face.
Life is a bitch and reality hit him hard.
This was no paradise, it was a ghetto. People ran. All the time. Behind buses, behind jobs, behind money, behind health and hospitals.
People woke up. People worked. People slept. They ploughed through life.
During the weekend, they deceived themselves into living a life by visiting blocks of concrete called malls. Or they would watch a movie. It appeared like they were compelled to have a 'good life' during the weekend just to update their online profiles about what they did.
Life was just another word in the dictionary.
Our simpleton kept looking for a job and always got rejected. People told him that he was too 'naive' and advised him to go back to his villlage. But fear of his father and the burden of a large family stopped him.
Finally, he ended up in a hotel as a cleaner. Free food and stay and Rs 3,000 as salary. He happily agreed.
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His tea and vada became popular
The simpleton that he was, he tried to do a good job of whatever was given to him.
Sometimes he would mop the floor, sometimes take over the tea-master in his absence, sometimes deliver tea to the office nearby. In six months, he became a waiter.
He spoke to customers, enquired about their health and well being and served them with a genuine smile. Customers loved him.
Now, he was earning Rs 6,000 a month. He sent Rs 4,000 home, saved Rs 1,000 for a rainy day and spent very little.
Life looked good.
Until the day his boss died of a heart-attack.
The boss' son working in a software company had no interest in running a hotel. Promptly, the place was shut down and everyone packed off -- our guy was on the street again.
A regular customer of the hotel, let's call him Mr A, suggested to our man that he could run a roadside tea-stall and that he would give him some ready business from his office.
With the little savings he had, he got a cycle, a couple of flasks and some stuff and started a mobile tea stall. He would go round and round in his area selling tea. Soon, he added hot vada's too.
His tea and vada became very popular.
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While the man ran the hotel, the MBA looked into its management
Now, Mr A, a decent investor in his own right saw how people loved our man's tea.
He suggested to our man that he open a small hotel with funds from Mr A. 50-50 per cent partnership. Fair deal.
Our naive man was overwhelmed. He couldn't say no to his Godfather.
They opened a simple and very small hotel with funds from Mr A.
Our man did all the work himself initially. Cooking, cleaning, serving, cash ... everything.
Soon, the place grew. Out of need, he hired one and then two and soon, he had 10 people in the hotel.
Business was booming.
Our man, with the little education he had, could never get his head into complex theories of running a business. Instead, he kept it simple.
Every day, he would look at three things like a hawk:
- What is the general mood of the customers leaving the hotel?
- How long a customer has to wait for a seat?
- What is the cash position at the end of each day
He would obsessively look into every single detail including the quality of flour used to condition the table. He would gently push his employees to do better. And better.
"Keep that table clean", "ah, take this sambar off, its too salty", "did you deliver tea to Lawyer's office on time?" -- he kept telling his employees.
Soon, business was such that they had to hire the first floor to expand into. And very soon, they were on the second as well.
And soon, they opened a second hotel in a nearby area.
In less than three years, the hotel became quite prominent in Hangalore.
Mr A recovered his smallish investment. And more.
Now, remember, Mr A is a pretty decent investor. He discussed the hotel with his 'MBA' friends at office.
The common suggestion was that -- the hotel was too important to be left in the hands of a 8th grade waiter. His hard work would have made it a good hotel, but he would definitely not be able to grow it from here.
Growing the now-popular hotel needed 'skill' -- they all said.
Mr A was worried. After all, he had 50 per cent in the hotel.
He went straight to our simpleton and asked him how he intended to build the hotel from here on.
Our man, with respect, simply said "Saar, you know me well. We will simply focus on the customer and serve him good food. Beyond that, I don't even know what we would do next month, let alone next year."
Very worried by such a naive reply, Mr A went back to his MBA friends.
Our MBA friends, full of wisdom from having read Efficient Market Theory, DCF calculations, Peter Drucker, Mr Porters five forces and such, state in confident style, 'Mr A, do you know your ROI? Do you even know the cost structure of the business? What percentage of expense is fixed costs? What do you think is the cost per plate of food? How much are you charging him? Are you under-charging him?'
A barrage of questions and Mr A was lost. Needless to say, very very worried.
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'Why are we paying these stupid villagers salaries in excess of Rs 7,000?'
That night, he kept thinking.
"This villager will drive my business to the ground without all that knowledge. What do I do? How do I get a better person to manage the hotel and simply have the villager run the back operations?"
Mr A is convinced about the need for an MBA educated manager to replace our guy. Our guy tries his best to convince Mr A that he has the ability to run the place for a while more. And that when he feels he is no longer able to run the place, he will himself step down.
Mr A will have none of it.
A new manager with a shiny MBA is hired. Our guy is now pushed to managing the back operations.
Our new manager, with his solid three years of experience as a team lead handling customer service agents at Airtile, takes over with vigour. He draws upon his vast experience at his previous organisation and brings in change.
'Ah! Cost of gas has gone up. So has the cost of ingredients. Yet, let us NOT raise prices.
Let us reduce the size of the glasses and plates... silently!'
Brilliant! Bravo! Mr A was pleased. We didn't raise price at all. And yet, we are more profitable.
Our simpleton protested. He said, 'we need to at least put up a notice announcing the changes'.
Our MBA would have none of it. 'In our previous large company, we never announced new plan changes to existing customers. Why do it here and get into unnecessary trouble?', he said.
Next thing -- look into payroll.
'Ah! Why are we paying these stupid 20 year old villagers salaries in excess of Rs 7,000? Cut it down by Rs 1,000!'
Again, our man protested. 'Saar, paying a decent salary will keep them happy. And if they are happy, they will serve the customers with a happy face. That will only make the customers happy saar. Also, my simple daily calculation tells that we are making good profit per day even after paying them this amount. Why not pay them well?'
'Have you ever heard of a ROI calculation? What do you know? Do you know what is the meaning of 'cost of capital'? Have you ever done any compound interest formula calculations?' our MBA shuts down our simpleton again.
He 'measured' everything.
'How many employees do we have?'
'What is our average customer count?'
Why do we have a special cook for the 'biriyani'? Why can't our regular cook learn how to cook the same biriyani? Let us fire our special cook and save the Rs 12,000 paid to him.'
Our man, with the experience of having built a business ground up, said 'Saar, please, let us not focus on short term savings. Let us do things that are right for the customer and things that will keep them happy. Rest will happen on its own.'
Our MBA will have none of it. 'You know, when I was with Airtile, we used to have those daily metrics of how many customers you handled in a day.'
People in my team would handle a customer every two minutes. After two minutes, if you were still on call with the customer, we would get mad like hell with the agent. It was the final number at the end of the day, it had to be big!
It was beautiful logic. The bigger the number, the happier my boss. And better the incentive. Of course, we used to send a customer satisfaction feedback request, but that was usually ignored.'
Poof! Special cook gone. So is our special biriyani.
Customers notice the change and the popularity of the biriyani dips! However, that is masked under the recent price hikes.
Monthly revenue is up 15 per cent!
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'An excel sheet is a work of beauty'
Mr A is buoyant with the 'short term' performance.
Our MBA buoyed up by recent performance gets a computer.
'It's an excel sheet. It's a work of beauty. You get all information about your business from it,' he tells our simpleton.
Our simpleton is very confused. He keeps thinking, 'All the information I ever needed, I got from talking to the customers directly. They would give me honest opinion and we would make changes. Why do we need a computer for that?'
Our MBA is very angry!
Six months pass and things are a bit average now. All of a sudden.
Our MBA approaches Mr A and says that our simpleton is too intrusive in his work and he is finding it hard to 'work' and it is impacting the hotel's 'performance'.
Mr A is very angry too! He strictly tells our simpleton to give Mr MBA a free hand. He even reminds our man how helpless he was when he had started and how Mr A had helped him build the hotel.
Helpless and hurt, our man stops looking at the changes that MBA brings in. Silently, he starts preparing to move out and start on his own, again.
After a month, our man draws upon all his courage and tells Mr A of his intentions to sell and leave. Mr A happily strikes a deal and settles our man a very nominal amount. Our man leaves, only to start a new hotel in another part of Hangalore. Needless to say, a few loyal employees go with him as well.
The MBA, now in full control of the place gets an assistant manager to take over some of his load. As part of the assistant manager's metrics are numbers like profit margin per month, total revenue, cost structure, etc.
One of the major exercise is to reduce expenses. So they replace some of the high cost ingredients with lower priced ones. And employees with higher salaries are let off, replaced with low salaried ones.
Again, the monthly figures look impressive. Higher than average profit margin.
He sends Mr A an excel sheet with all sorts of numbers. Profit margin. Cost of goods. Revenue per food category. Fixed costs. Variable costs. Pie charts. Line charts.
And more charts!
Bravo! Mr A thinks 'this MBA has a real knack of running a business'.
Few months later, the cracks in the ceiling appear.
Mr A notices that there are quite a few people grudging while paying the bill.
And then, on a busy day, he is surprised to see lower than normal crowd. 'Perhaps, it's a IT holiday' he convinces himself.
The MBA is sitting at one corner, looking at his excel sheets, looking worried. Upon prodding, he comes to know that they had missed paying a vendor on time and he had stopped supply and they had to look for an alternative in very quick time.
The next month, the excel sheet tells a different story. They have a small loss.
Our MBA justifies it to Mr A. 'Sir, its a short term blip. Don't look at the short term performance. Focus on the longer term.'
Three more months pass. The crowds have dwindled. Few key employees have left. The new ones are very average.
The excel sheet looks even worse.
Mr A is now very worried. 'Give me three months, Sir. Everything will be alright', our MBA says.
Three months pass.
Our MBA has a new job offer from LICE, to sell insurance. He did very well in the interview with his knowledge of ratios, balance sheets, profit-loss statements and such. He conveniently masked the fact that the hotel was now running under losses for six months straight.
The interviewing panel, super impressed by his glib talk and 'number' skills gave him a 40 per cent hike. Happily our MBA took up the new job.
Mr A, without a team, was forced to liquidate his assets at depressed value.
These days, he hates numbers!
He even tells his doctor to not mention his blood pressure in numbers.
PS: I have nothing against MBA or number-crunching. In fact, I do it myself all the time. However, I have realised over time the importance of the 'other side'. This post is all about that. That's it.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A loaded gun was seized at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Int'l Airport in the last week, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
TSA screeners said they seized the 9mm loaded handgun last Tuesday.
Screeners also seized two stun guns at FLL in the last week.
No guns or stun guns were found at Miami Int'l Airport.
In total, screeners seized 32 guns at airports across the country. Of these 32 guns, 29 were loaded.
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"The Thrasher Invader" by CABLE (for TOYSREVIL's Black Friday 2012)
From CABLE comes a custom collectible named "The Thrasher Invader" in the TOYSREVIL's "Black Friday 2012 Event", with 20% of sales proceeds going towards the American Red Cross for 'Disaster Relief' (www) to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The price for this one-of-a-kind hand-custom piece is US$220.00, with an additional US$35 for worldwide shipping. You can purchase it HERE.
This item is valid for purchase starting November 23rd, 2012, thru to January 23rd, 2013. This item will be shipped to you direct from artist.
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A new study from Michigan State University finds that 56% of the state's diverse residents support marriage equality, a major increase from just two years ago.
In 2010 only 48% of Michiganders said they supported same-sex marriage rights. At that time 51% opposed such rights — now only 39% are opposed. Read more here.
While Republicans blanketed swing state Michigan with billboards connecting President Obama to gay marriage and abortion rights, it didn't appear to work as an anti-Obama strategy, as the president handily won the state.
While residents are growing more comfortable with same-sex marriage, any legislative legalization is likely far off, as Republicans control the state legislature and governor's mansion.


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Premise: Soon there will be ``Real Housewives'' all across America (for better or worse), as Bravo expands its successful franchise into Beverly Hills. Cameras follow affluent women (some regulars, others who recur) as they enjoy the lavish lifestyle only Beverly Hills can offer. The ladies change through the seasons and over time the cast has included former child actresses Kim and Kyle Richards, heiress Adrienne Maloof, restaurateur Lisa Vanderpump, philanthropist and business owner Taylor Armstrong and the one-time Mrs. Kelsey Grammer, Camille Donatacci (who alternates between a regular member of the cast and a recurring role during her time on the show).
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Ever since it was rumored to exist, fans have been salivating for proof that the ladies of "The R...
The latest stars rumored to be competing for Donald Trump's adoration on the upcoming seventh sea...
Recent "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" addition Carlton Gebbia gave friends quite a scare whil...
Sometimes the women on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" treat one another like monsters, bu...
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kate Upton snuggles up to Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander a...
Brandi Glanville is once again on an apology tour, following her poorly thought out child molesta...
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Never-before-seen footage as the cast reveals their take on all of the buzz-worthy moments from season one.
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Lisa Vanderpump and Kyle plan a burlesque-themed party, but Lisa is dismayed to learn Faye Resnick is on the guest list; Lisa Rinna decides to come clean to Yolanda.


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If you have seen any of Iron man movie, then it is well known fact that you definitely know about "Jarvis", which is super advance computer made by Tony Stark. In the movie, Jarvis talks like a common man and do anything which Tony Start wants. But in real life, it will take some more years to achieve Jarvis, but the creator of Iron Man, 'Marvel' is having something special for it's fans.
On September 10, Marvel is going to launch a new Mobile phone app called as Jarvis, which will allow users to control their Blu-ray of Marvel's Iron Man 3 much more things from their smartphones. Users will be easily able to setup Jarvis on their phone and after setting up, they will get access to interactive Armor Gallery, gain access to exclusive content as well as be able to control the Blu-ray menus with either a digital remote or simply by using your voice.
Features of Jarvis
- Like Tony Stark, users can engage JARVIS through voice-activated commands
- Receive messages from JARVIS, download ringtones, post to Facebook and more
- Check time, local weather as well as set alarms through the integrated Clock mode
- Initiate media delivered in messages, including video, audio, image, ringtone or website
- Install unique ringtones
- Unlock 42 unique Iron Man suits (plus additional "Ghost" file)
- When connected to the same network as the Blu-ray player, JARVIS will function as the Blu-ray remote control, or the user can simply "say what you see" and the app will do the rest.
Update: Currently it is only available for iPhone and iPad users. It is currently under testing for Android, so android users will have to wait for a little more time.


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Kid Cudi ft. Kollosus - Day 'N' Nite (Remix)
More than a year after its official release, the sung-rapped ode to stoned alienation that was Kid CuDi's debut single sits at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, and is approaching number one at rhythm radio (now's the time to make those requests!). Since the original version of Day 'N' Nite was never featured (in accordance with the artist's then-label home's wishes), this new unofficial remix marks the record's first appearance in the Booth. After CuDi's opening verse, recent Block Entertainment signee Kollosus jumps on board to give his own take on the sleeper hit—though his first verse sticks close to the original's bleary-eyed blueprint, this revamp's high point comes later, when the 21-year-old emcee reaches back to his Kingston roots to blaze Dot Da Genius' pensive, synth-driven instrumental in true Caribbean style. Watch for CuDi's debut studio album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, to hit record stores and online retailers late this summer, and stay tuned to the Booth for more on Kollosus as his career develops.


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Current and Proposed Non-Oil Tax System in Azerbaijan
This paper analyzes developments in non-oil tax policy, administration, and revenues in Azerbaijan, and suggests measures for further improvement. The main finding is that Azerbaijan's non-oil tax revenues increased significantly as a share of non-oil GDP in the last five years, but remain below potential. The non-oil tax revenue shortfall is mainly due to widespread exemptions, but there is scope for strengthening tax and customs administration. In the short term, expanding the tax base and better tax and customs administration will yield more revenues. In the medium term, more far-reaching reforms including reducing some direct tax rates, should be considered. The overall reform package could be made broadly revenue neutral by improving taxpayers' compliance and reducing exemptions.
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- Ricardo Varsano & Kevin Kim & Michael Keen, 2006. "The "Flat Tax(es)"; Principles and Evidence," IMF Working Papers 06/218, International Monetary Fund.
- Keen, Michael & Smith, Stephen, 2006. "VAT Fraud and Evasion: What Do We Know and What Can Be Done?," National Tax Journal, National Tax Association, vol. 59(4), pages 861-887, December.
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Two Internet Entrepreneurs and Their Yet-to-be-Named Online Resale Marketplace
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we could use a cell-phone camera and take pictures of everything that goes into storage, and just go boom-boom-boom, and then you'd have a picture inventory of everything that's in there.'"
"But we didn't want it to be inventory software," Anton added. "We wanted it to be Web-based." Following that came the idea for expanding the Web-based inventory to include social networking features, so friends and relatives could share pictures of items they wanted to show off, sell, or give away. And after that came the idea for listing items for sale by linking with multiple online marketplaces, and even with local chapters of Goodwill Industries and the Salvation Army.
"We have two small kids and my wife is constantly saying, 'I've got this box of 3-to-6-months clothes that we need to give away," Boyd said. "So essentially, we make it easy to take pictures of your stuff and to upload it to the website."
The website includes features that make it possible to share the images with messages that include, "Borrow This Anytime," "Make Me an Offer," and "Take It, It's Yours." And with the economic downturn, Boyd added, "there's been a boom in bartering and trading."
Anton estimates there are about 11 million U.S. households storing stuff for 14 months a year or longer. He describes the website as a centralized platform to help users dispose of a range of personal belongings— from the lowest spectrum of value, which are items to give away, to the highest spectrum of value, which are the items to sell or the heirlooms that get passed onto a friend or relative.
Anton and Boyd told me they started developing their website more than a year ago. They self-funded the project mostly with proceeds from Document Tracking Services, a company they co-founded in 2005 that provides Web-based document management and software services for school districts throughout California and Maryland. They believe they now have reached the stage where they need outside funding, and told me they've begun to look for angel investors willing to provide between $250,000 and $500,000 in funding.
That's all they need for the time being, Boyd said. That, and a new name.
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Punisher Gingham Short Sleeve Shirt
All dressed up for revenge
- Made of 100% cotton poplin
- Slim fit sizing - size up for a looser fit
- Perfect for picnics, parties, and light revenge-seeking
All dressed up for revengeNothing brings to mind a picnic in the park like a bit of gingham. That unforgettable checkered pattern, like a tablecloth spread on the grass. Unfortunately, family picnics in the park are something Frank Castle would probably rather forget. That's the thing about revenge quests, though - they never really heal the hurt.
But enough about the Punisher's painful backstory. Even he would have to appreciate this handsome gingham shirt - especially since it's been all done up in his honor. Instead of just one giant death head skull, this black and white checkered shirt features lots of little ones in the design. They're subtle - or as subtle as a bunch of little skulls can be. This button down shirt is made of 100% cotton poplin and has short sleeves, so it really is perfect for an afternoon in the park. And though the sizing is slim fit, you can always size up if you want to fit a little body armor underneath. Which is probably a good idea, if you're gonna go to the park wearing Punisher skulls.
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- Punisher Gingham Short Sleeve Shirt
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Of the things that might work up a sweat this summer, simply flipping channels between mixed martial arts events may be one of them.
But, if nothing else, the season will certainly be notable for its packed calendar: two blockbuster Ultimate Fighting Championship cards,
Joining an announced rematch between EliteXC middleweight champion
Lawler and Smith met for the first time on CBS' initial foray into MMA on May 31 in Newark, N.J. But as the two seemed to be well on their way toward earning "Fight of the Night" honors, Lawler accidentally poked Smith in the eye, resulting in a no contest call by the ref. And after the card drew an average 4.85 million viewers, CBS seem to jump on the idea of a Lawler-Smith rematch.
According to EliteXC Vice President
Shields was in line to fight
EliteXC has already started working on lining up an October card with
In addition to the announced CBS fights, Showtime will broadcast several live fights as lead-ins to the events, including a bout pitting impressive featherweight
Already, the UFC has indicated it would make a rematch between current lightweight champ
And don't dismiss a contest between
Compelling events are always made better by high stakes, especially as fighters advance to the semis and finals. (March Madness anyone?) For eight competitors, the prospect of winning a Dream grand prix championship this summer still brings hopeful thoughts.
It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that lightweights captured the headlines thus far in the tournament. After
I picked Kawajiri to win the lightweights from the start, and I'm sticking with my choice.


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The Comic Speculator is a blog written by WorthPoint Comic Book "Worthologist" Matt Baum that takes a look at each week's hot new comics and back issues and the comic market place in general. Prices discussed here are taken from the Overstreet Guide to Comics (OVST), Comicspriceguide.com (CPG) and current online auction sales. Sales numbers and rankings are courtesy of ICV2.com. The codes under the prices of new titles discussed are Diamond Comics order codes that can be used to help your local comic retailer in ordering the issues discussed.
It's Wednesday again and time for the New Comics Round-up, where I have smashed everything you need to know about the comics available at your local comic shop into one place. Let's dig in with the Sell-out, Reprint and Variant news.
In Sell-Out news:
DC posted a predictable sell-out with Green Lantern #29 (a Blackest Night tie-in, so not a big surprise), and announced a second printing:
FEB100201 Green Lantern #29 New Printing: ships 4/28/2010
Still, not a lot of secondary market action on "Blackest Night" mainstream titles like GL, but that is to be expected when the comics are the highest-ordered titles every month.
Marvel's "Fall of the Hulks" stuff is still selling out routinely, with 1st printings of Hulk #20, #21 and Incredible Hulk #608 all sold out this week. All three also had second printings announced:
FEB108076 Hulk #20 — 2nd Ptg. McGuinness Variant: ships 4/28/2010
FEB108077 Hulk #21 — 2nd Ptg. McGuinness Variant: ships 4/28/2010
FEB108075 Incredible Hulk #608 – 2nd Ptg. Pelletier Variant: ships 4/28/2010
These are all still selling for cover price online, but sets of "Fall of the Hulks" stuff is starting to see some action.
Nemesis #1 (which might actually be titled Millar and McNiven's Nemesis, which is reminiscent of "Precious," based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire) sold out pretty quickly and has already had a new printing announced:
FEB108073 Millar & McNiven's Nemesis #1 – 2nd Ptg. McNiven Variant ships 4/28/2010
First prints of Nemesis #1 are still selling for cover price but that won't last for long. If you haven't picked it up I'd grab a copy now.
I'm switching things up a little and incorporating the reprints with the variants on the weekly reprint and variant list. Let me know if it's working for you. The comics listed here are reprints and incentive variants not comics that ship with a two regular covers. Here's your reprint and variant list for March 31, 2010:
Incorruptible #4 (Jeffrey Spokes Variant Cover)
Adventure Comics #9 (Rafael Albuquerque 'Adventure Comics 512' Variant Cover)
Blackest Night #8 (of 8 ) (Rodolfo Migliari Variant Cover)
Blackest Night #8 (of 8 ) (Ivan Reis Sketch Variant Cover)
Justice League of America #43 (Mike Mayhew Variant Cover)
Green Hornet #2 (Alex Ross Black/White/Green Variant Cover)
Green Hornet #2 (Joe Benitez Black/White/Green Variant Cover)
Green Hornet #2 (John Cassaday Black/White/Green Variant Cover)
Green Hornet #2 (Shared Retailer Exclusive Variant Cover)
A-Team War Stories BA #1 (Photo Variant Cover)
G.I. Joe Cobra II #3 (Howard Chaykin Variant Cover)
Star Trek The Next Generation Ghosts #5 (Joe Corroney Virgin Cover)
Transformers #5 (Ongoing) (Don Figueroa Sketch Variant Cover)
Doomwar #1 (of 6) (John Romita Jr. 2nd Printing Variant Cover)
Incredible Hulk #607 (Paul Pelletier 2nd Printing Variant Cover)
Thunderbolts #141 (2nd Printing Variant Cover
X-Force #25 (Clayton Crain Variant Cover)
X-Men Second Coming #1 (David Finch Variant Cover) (Second Coming Tie-In)
Waking #2 (of 4) (J. Scott Campbell Sketch Variant Cover)
Now, it's on to the Speculator Picks of the Week . These are comics that could sell out very quickly due to conservative ordering, popular demand, shipping errors, voodoo curses or any other set of unforeseen events. Pick them up while you can or pay too much for them later.
Solicitation: Hailed as "the RPG of the Decade" by PC Gamer magazine, Dragon Age: Origins has redefined the modern fantasy role-playing game. Now, the innovative game from BioWare becomes the latest hit comic from EA Comics!
In a time lost to history, a war ravaged the land. Mages, incredibly powerful wielders of magic, ruled the world through mastery of dark arts and forbidden spells. Their lust for power almost destroyed all existence, and unleashed an unholy pestilence, the Darkspawn, to plague mankind, trolls, faeries, and all the inhabitants of the realm. Now magic is carefully controlled, taught behind the sacred walls of the Circle of Magi, and monitored by the ever-vigilant Templars.
It is in this arena that a new generation of Mages in training will arise: warriors of sorcery who will defy the rules of the Templars and change the course of the world forever.
Written by Orson Scott Card; Pencils by Aaron Johnston; Cover by Humberto Ramos
Why it'll go fast: First off I just want to say: I believe in IDW comics and congrats on your new Diamond Comics premiere status. It puts out a great product. Just pick up any IDW comic and compare it to any Marvel or DC comic and you'll notice a difference in quality instantly. OK, no more pandering. This one has quite a bit going for it, which you can read in the solicit above. Here's the thing; for the most part, and I don't mean to make a sweeping generalization here but, I don't think comic shop owners are big video game players. It just seems that most of the very successful video-game-comic-adaptations do the bulk of their sales outside of comic shops. Wildstorm's Resident Evil was a perfect example of a comic that sold fine in the direct market but shipped more than 100,000 copies to book and video game stores. Dragon Age might not be the same success at Barnes and Noble and Gamestop, but it is going to sell out at your comic shop. Too many nerds, me included, are playing this game.
Solicitation: The year is 2029. It's the year that John Connor, leader of the Resistance, sends Kyle Reese to 1984 to save Sarah Connor from a T-800 with a grudge. But before all of that happened, Reese was just another man fighting to survive in a world overrun by a technology that had taken on a life of its own and annihilated civilization. Who was Kyle before he met John Connor and was thrust through time to face off with a T-800 and fall for a waitress with a destiny? And who were his comrades in arms? In this three-issue series, we'll meet Kyle Reese and his closest allies as they take on T-600s, T-800s and HKs in a world where there is little in the way of food, water or hope. Written by Zack Whedon!
Written by Zack Whedon; Pencils by Andy Macdonald; Colors by Dan Jackson; Cover by Massimo Carnevale.
Why it'll go fast: It's been quite a while since we've seen a Terminator comic, let alone one with a good writer and artist. No offense to the previous Terminator creative teams, but I've personally never thought about picking up a Terminator comic until now. It does seem like the Terminator bandwagon may have passed with the latest movie coming out almost a year ago. Which is why I don't see retailers ordering huge numbers on this one. It's Zack Whedon that'll sell this one. Aside from being Buffy/Firefly creator Joss Whedon's brother (which he's got to be sick of being called at this point), Zack wrote the Web-series Dr Horrible's Sing Along Blog, the Dark Horse comic adaptation and has also been writing for J.J. Abrams Fringe. Whedon is coming up, and this could be his breakthrough comic series. Which is kind of ridiculous, because the guy is already writing a hit TV show.
Solicitation: Many will be wounded. Several will die. The climax of four years of X-Men stories is the X-Event of 2010! What started in House of M with the Decimation of mutantkind, and erupted with the first new mutant birth in Messiah Complex, finishes here. In the epic crossover Second Coming, Cyclops' faith pays off when Cable returns to the present with Hope, the girl he believes to be the mutant messiah. But will she be the savior or destroyer of mutantkind? We may never know, as she is the target of an initiative for mutant eradication unlike anything they X-Men have ever experienced. Many will be wounded. Several will die. Is Hope worth it?
Rated T
Written by Chris Yost and Craig Kyle; Pencils and cover by David Finch.
Why it'll go fast: I don't remember the last time a comic was marketed with "mass wounding" as a selling point. But honestly, dismemberment seems to be a fate worse than death based on the rate heroes keep returning from the death. Remember all that hootin' and hollerin' I did about the recent Cable series? Well, it all pays off here with the Second Coming event, which is the return of Jean Grey, Marvel Girl. If those Cable issues are going to be worth anything, it all hinges on the success of this cross-over. I can't tell you how it's all going to turn out, but I can tell you that this first issue is going to sell out. If for no other reason than David Finch hasn't drawn an entire comic since Moon Knight in 2007. And the art in this one is nothing short of gorgeous.
Matt Baum is WorthPoint's comic book Worthologist. If you have any questions about these books or anything else in the comic book world feel free to contact me or post your question below in the "comments" section below. Also, you can follow him on Twitter, where I'm always screaming about something nerd-related. Thanks to all Matt's new followers and keep the comments coming! Want to know what your comics are worth? Join WorthPoint to search its database or use its "Ask A Worthologist" feature. Remember to post the title, issue number and cover price. And finally, a word to the Federal Trade Commission; all the comics discussed here are purchased solely by the writer, who receives no gifts or free merchandise from any publishers, even though he would graciously accept them.
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TAN Eco Team Collects 150 Pounds of Coins
Jan 29, 2009, 12:34 ET from Travel Advantage Network
"The response was overwhelming," Negrete says. The two office buildings that comprise TAN's headquarters competed head-to-head to see which building could balance their pennies with their competitor's silver coin and dollar contributions. In the end, Negrete carted more than 150 pounds of coins to the bank for counting. "People really did step up for the penny wars," Negrete says.
"I think the penny wars created a lot of good old-fashioned fun," Eco Team chairwoman
"Dan found a creative way to support a terrific cause," says TAN President
Formed in 2006, the Eco Team doesn't stick to ordinary recycling projects. Arneson says they once collected 100 pairs of sneakers to donate to Nike, Inc. for use in recycled playing surfaces like outdoor basketball courts. The team also distributed fluorescent bulbs and reusable grocery bags to its employees on
The team's daily efforts include lunch-room recycling bins, reminders to turn off lights and the use of paper pads recycled from old company request forms.
In the future, Arneson says TAN hopes to start a sponsor-a-highway project, enact green policies within the company's numerous properties and disseminate community green opportunities to employees.
The Eco Team's most recent fund-raising effort collected enough to purchase 60 trees for CBF. Negrete says he initially established a goal of
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Having a baby is huge change in one's life. You'll be having a stroller with you all the time and this can have a very big impact on your daily activities. As for me, it affected my art.
But that's just one aspect and to be honest, having a baby changes every aspect of your life. Here are a few: You start to possess something great, almost like a super power. You learn to have a love that is limitless. You tend to look more at your baby than yourself in the mirror or to your art. It's like you have finally created your masterpiece and can't help but look at it all the time.
After years spending chasing deadlines, buying stuff to use for art, not following a schedule like most artists do then all of a sudden you become a morning person. Even with a lack of sleep you will never fail in getting up early to prepare for the important stuff your baby needs. And on top of the routine that you have started developing, every day is still going to be a surprise, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Because you never know, it may unlock something that may inspire you to apply on your work. Something you didn't know you have before you had a child.
Something amazing is going to happen with the way you see things; you're going to feel like you are young again. Not young like you just shed a couple of years. You're going to believe things like you have believed them as a child; that's things will be shiny and beautiful, all the birds and the bees.
Don't worry, your baby is going to love you more for it. It creates a connection, a middle ground, it will make your bond stronger with your child and your art can be much brighter and happier than it was.
All of the struggles and the sacrifices that you have made or thought you have made as a child are now dead and gone. They don't mean anything now that you have a child. Things are now going to get serious and will be incomparable to the sacrifices you have made when you were a kid yourself.
There are a lot of struggles for a new mom. If you're not new to parenting, you'll be more prepared and have a double stroller for convenient travel with your kids. If it's your first child, you might want to consider getting a travel system instead. It's a stroller and a car seat at the same time. It saves a lot of money.
You are going to miss birthdays, events, parties and gatherings. Even a few appointments except the ones you have to make or can make with your baby. The money you earn is not just for you alone, but it will be shared with your baby and is probably going to stay that way until they move out. Real sacrifices are going to come along on a regular basis in this new chapter of your life. After all of that, when it's all said and done, one thing is for sure and evident at the end that there's this realization that true joy doesn't come material wealth and that there's not greater honor and privilege than to have a child.


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The murder trial of a Martinez woman began Wednesday and jurors were told of a bloody scene that first-responders found at the apartment she shared with the victim.
Yvette Taylor, 47, is charged with murder in the February 2012 death of her roommate, Theodore Crew, 63.
Taylor called authorities early on the morning of Feb. 11. She told the dispatcher, "When I woke up this morning, my friend was dead."
But first-responders found a bloody scene inside the Applecross Apartments unit.
"Throughout this apartment from the very entrance, there was blood everywhere," District Attorney Ashley Wright said.
Taylor initially told authorities that she left the apartment she shared with Crew about 1 a.m. and returned seven hours later to find Crew unresponsive on the bathroom floor. Taylor was Crew's friend and caregiver.
"Nobody saw this crime occur, so no one can say what happened," Taylor's attorney, Amanda Morris, said. "I don't think anyone who called 911 would be trying to cover up anything."
Authorities found Crew's nude body on a wet bathroom floor, but very little blood in the bathroom, Columbia County sheriff's Sgt. Ken Summers testified. Bleach was used in an attempt to clean the bathroom and a carpet in the main living area, he said.
Taylor's mother and aunt, who lived in an apartment across from Applecross, initially said Taylor spent the night but later recanted and told investigators that she arrived that morning with a bag. The bag, which investigators say contained bloody clothes and a box cutter, was found in a wooded area behind the complex.
Investigators found a plastic lawn chair with blood on and around it and a trail of blood leading to the bathroom inside the apartment.
Crew was found lying nude on the bathroom floor, and his clothes were in the bathtub.
Taylor's mother, Irene, said Taylor woke her the next morning and said Crew was dead. She and a family friend went to the apartment before Taylor called 911.
"I saw (Crew) laying on the bathroom floor," Taylor's mother said. "I saw a cut on his face."
Crew had a large gash to his face and another on his arm. He died from a combination of sharp and blunt force trauma, Columbia County Coroner Vernon Collins said after an autopsy.
Wright said Crew suffered from several health problems, but "was doing just fine until the night the life was literally beat and cut out of him."
Some of Taylor's neighbors told deputies they heard noises coming from the apartment early that morning including what sounded like someone moving something heavy across the floor.
Lorenzo Nealious, Taylor's neighbor, said he heard cursing, grunting and scuffling through his bathroom wall, which abuts Taylor's apartment. Nealious said he was disturbed by what he heard and planned to call authorities the next day.
"Guilty or not, I just know how I felt," Nealious said. "I felt weird."
After her arrest, Taylor told jailers, "I cut him," and that she was in an abusive relationship. She'd told neighbors that she was tired of cleaning up after Crew.
Taylor has been held in the Columbia County Detention Center without bond since her arrest.
Testimony is expected to continue today.


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If you would like to support the lands and waters you love, but feel you cannot make a significant gift today, your solution may be a charitable bequest to The Nature Conservancy. A bequest under your will or revocable trust can complement your lifestyle and commitments today while supporting the Conservancy's work tomorrow.
Donald B. and Elizabeth G. (Libby) Lawrence were life-long conservationists, and their devotion and love for the natural world culminated with their bequest gift to The Nature Conservancy. The generous gift from their estate will allow The Nature Conservancy to carry on the conservation accomplishments Don and Libby made during their lifetimes.
Their Legacy
A Professor Emeritus of Botany and Ecology at the University of Minnesota, Don traveled extensively with his wife, Libby, to discover secrets of the natural world and shared his knowledge with his students and the Conservancy's science staff. In 1960, Don and Libby discovered the best example of "biscuit-scabland topography associated with native grassland and shrub-steppe ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest" and established a fund with The Nature Conservancy for its eventual acquisition years later. Named the Lawrence Memorial Grassland Preserve, this area is recognized as a National Natural Landmark—it now receives ongoing management and stewardship thanks to half of the Lawrences' generous bequest to The Nature Conservancy.
The other half of the Lawrences' bequest supports the Minnesota chapter's Cox Family Fund for Science, in honor of their life-long love of scientific study. Their gift will fund research and monitoring of conservation activities throughout the state to ensure successful restoration and stewardship of protected lands.
The Lawrences are an inspiration to everyone working to save lands and waters around the world. Their gift reflects the confidence they placed in the Conservancy to create their legacy by preserving the Earth's diversity for generations to come.
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Atlantic County Institute of Technology's top three graduates are going to Rowan University in the fall, where they will major in engineering.
ACIT seniors Christopher Frederikson, of Ventnor, Michael Paule, of Absecon, and Edward Kertz Jr., of Galloway Township, said they each looked at other engineering programs but ultimately decided Rowan had the best mix of affordable cost and quality. All three will get scholarships.
"I was accepted at five schools," Paule said. "I went to see all of them. Rowan was the best combination."
The Atlantic County Office of Education hosted the top high school and eighth-grade graduates from public schools in Atlantic County at the annual Academic Excellence Recognition Luncheon on Tuesday at the Clarion Hotel in Egg Harbor Township.
While it was a day to dream about the future, those dreams are rooted in a greater awareness of potential college debt and future job potential. While some graduates are off to Ivy League schools — at least three plan to attend Harvard University — many are staying closer to home at state colleges or going to a college that was not their first choice but offered them the best financial aid package.
Retired Galloway Township School Superintendent Douglas Groff, who has been master of ceremonies at the luncheon for years, said he found it interesting that so many of the honorees planned to major in very career-oriented fields, such as engineering, pharmacy and physical therapy.
Lauren Berger, of Hammonton, plans to attend the Rutgers School of Pharmacy. Michelina Hesse, of Mullica Township, will attend the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, also for pharmacy. Both students will get scholarships.
"The college is giving me some money, but it's still a lot to go there," Hesse said. "But it was the best choice for me and what I want to do."
Andrea Olsen, of Hammonton, selected Richard Stockton College for its physical therapy program, a field she chose after experiencing problems with stress fractures in her legs that required therapy.
Buena Regional High School's James Sabatini will attend Rutgers University and hopes to become a pediatric emergency physician. He's getting $10,000 a year in financial aid and already works as an emergency medical technician in his hometown of Newfield, Gloucester County, both to get experience and earn money for college.
Some students are staying close to home so they can live at home.
Kasey Keller, of Estell Manor, a senior at Buena Regional, is going to Stockton to study computational science because he got a scholarship for free tuition. He'll commute from home to save money, he said. Pleasantville senior Mihir Jani, of Absecon, also will commute to Stockton, where he got scholarship funds and will study biochemistry.
"My brother went there, and I know the campus," Keller said. "I looked at other colleges, but nothing really popped out at me. I didn't even apply anywhere else."
Lydia Joanne McAllister, of Galloway Township, Absegami High School's salutatorian, got a presidential scholarship from Stockton, worth about $18,000 a year, that will cover most of her costs, including housing on campus. She plans to study biology and for a career as a forensic pathologist.
Not all are going to their first-choice college, usually because of money.
Quadjira Carpenter, of Atlantic City's East Campus High School, said she got an aid offer from a college in Vermont but couldn't afford the rest of the cost, so she will go to Manor College in Pennsylvania, which is giving her more money, and she can play basketball, which keeps her motivated. She plans to be a preschool teacher.
Shannon Meglathery, of Northfield, Mainland Regional High School's salutatorian, will study business at York College in Pennsylvania, because she won a competitive full-tuition scholarship. She admits York wasn't among her top choices, but she still likes the college and is happy to be going there.
"I'm excited, and my parents are thrilled," she said.
Pleasantville senior Mayar Osman's dream school was Penn State, but it was too expensive. Instead, she will study engineering at Rowan, which offered her scholarships.
Some students are heading off to Ivy League schools, which offer a tremendous amount of need-based financial aid for students talented enough to be accepted.
Oakcrest High School senior Nyamekye Coleman, of Mays Landing, Atlantic City senior Dominique Voso, of Margate, and Egg Harbor Township High School senior Lola Agabalogun, will be heading to Harvard this fall.
Staying a bit closer to home are Egg Harbor Township's Crystal Lu, Oakcrest's James Townley, of Mays Landing, Hammonton senior Gabrielle Pullia, of Hammonton, and Atlantic City senior Brian Gallagher, of Margate, who will attend the University of Pennsylvania.
Absegami's Cara Ann Zampino, of Galloway, will go to Princeton.
Pullia said other colleges offered her more financial aid, but her family decided the opportunity to attend U. Penn was worth the extra cost. Voso said financial aid covered enough of the cost to make Harvard affordable. Agabalogun said other scholarships added to the funds from Harvard made it work for her.
Several students said they also applied for other merit scholarships. Groff joked that "scholarship" was a parent's favorite word.
Nicolette Rallo, of Galloway Township, was awarded the $2,000 DeEdwin Hursey scholarship at the luncheon, given in memory of the former educator. Rallo plans to attend The College of New Jersey to major in special education and speech pathology.
"I'm not getting a lot of financial aid from (TCNJ)," she said. "Others offered more, but TCNJ had the best program. I just filled out applications for a lot of other scholarships, and I'm working."
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The Angelus: English and Latin
In Millet's famous painting, a peasant boy and girl in France recite the Angelus at dark. The Angelus prayer originated during the time of Crusades as a prayer for peace and tranquillity for their country.
Audio courtesy of The Congregation of the Daughters of Mary:
To be Said or Sung at 6:00 a.m., Noon, and 6:00 p.m.
Indulgenced by Pope Benedict XIII, Sept 14, 1724.
R/. Et concepit de Spiritu Sancto.
Ave Maria,
R/. Fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum.
Ave Maria,
(here bow reverently):
V/. Et Verbum caro factum est.
R/. Et habitavit in nobis.
Ave Maria,
R/. Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus
V/. Oremus.
Gratiam tuam, quaesumus, Domine,
Hail Mary,
Hail Mary,
(here bow reverently):
V/. And the Word was made Flesh.
R/. And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary,
R/. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
V/. Let us pray.
Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord,


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Fort Myers Rescue Mission
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Fort Myers, Fl 33916
Rev MarJoe Wooten, Director
A Christ Centered-Faith Based Mission
Welcome to our website:
We are so pleased that you chose to come and view the website for the Fort Myers Rescue Mission. The Mission has been in operation since 1973. Its intent is to reach the lost, both men and women with the Gospel Message of Salvation in Jesus Christ. He is the One Who can change the life, break the chains of sin, and habits of drugs, alcohol, and various other addictions. We are here for men who have come to the end of their rope, so to speak, financially, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Take a tour here on our website of our facility.
The Fort Myers Rescue Mission is a non-profit 501c3 organization
operating in Fort Myers Florida
The Rescue Mission is a Christ Centered, Faith Based Ministry
We are persuaded that Jesus Christ can transform the lives of
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Lindsay's Labor Day on the Beach
Lindsay's Labor Day on the Beach
Lindsay continues to show off her body on the beach. She is working on getting her curves back and it's starting to show. She looks better and better everytime I see her. Now if only she would go back to being a red head.
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BEIRUT - Activists say that Syrian rebels have captured a village in northwestern Syria after heavy fighting with government troops.
The anti-government Local Coordination Committees activist group says the rebels seized the village of Tel Meleh in Hama province Sunday, killing "large numbers" of President Bashar Assad's forces.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says at least 18 pro-government troops and two rebels were killed in the fighting in Tel Meleh. (AP)


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EFG London Jazz Festival 2016: Liberation Music Orchestra/Carla Bley at Cadogan Hall
The orchestra performs the composer and pianist's arrangements, which cross the boundaries of jazz into new folk music. Featuring soloists Curtis Fowlkes, Tony Malaby, Chris Cheek and Michael Rodriguez.
Venue Details & Map
Cadogan Hall
- Address
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane TerraceLondonSW1X 9DQ
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)20 7730 4500
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Prior to settling on photography full-time, Johanna was a creature of the theater, appearing in over 30 plays in Mexico, New York, and Los Angeles. She also wrote several plays (one of which she produced and directed), and directed almost a dozen full-length productions in Los Angeles.
In addition, she is a published author (The Tao of Tango, www.TaoOfTango.com), and a professional Tango Dancer.


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Lena Dunham Threatens Lawsuit Over Leaked Book Proposal
Lena Dunham has recently slapped Gawker a cease and desist letter after the publication leaked 66 pages of her book proposal.
HBO's "Girls" creator signed the lucrative book deal with Random House earlier this year and Dunham could see up to $3.5 million for the work, entitled "Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's Learned."
This week, Dunham's lawyer Charles Harder contacted Gawker insisting they remove the content about Dunham's book from their website, UPI reported.
Gawker complied with Harder and removed the pages, but kept 12 quotes from the proposal along with snarky annotations about them on the website.
Buzzfeed has also taken down every image from the post "9 Passages From Lena Dunham's Book Proposal Illustrated By Her Instagrams."
Moreover, the "Girls" showrunner is threatening to seek legal action against Gawker, according to CNN.
"Not That Kind of Girl" was part of the most heated book auctions of the year, with Random House winning the book.
"We're thrilled to welcome Lena to Random House," said editor-in-chief and publisher of Random House Susan Kamil in a statement. "Her skill on the page as a writer is remarkable – fresh, wise, so assured. She is a rare literary talent that will only grow from strength to strength and we look forward to helping her build a long career as an author."
The 26-year-old screenwriter, director, producer, and actress will offer advice on life and love, according to the Hollywood Reporter. "Not That Kind of Girl" includes excerpts about Dunham losing her virginity, eating healthy, fashion tips, worries about death, and "the most awkward date ever with an older director."
The book is expected to be a bestseller similar to Tina Fey's memoir "Bossypants."
Some quotes from Dunham's million-dollar proposal are as follows, via Seattle Pi.
"Every ice pop I ate, every movie I watched, every poem I wrote was tinged with a fearful loss."
"I've been in therapy since I was seven."
Dunham has already experienced success with "Girls," the semi-autobiographical HBO series about four women in their twenties living in New York City. The comedy series was nominated to an Emmy this year. Season two is scheduled to begin on January 13.


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THE beleaguered building trade slumped to a six-month low as the sector suffered a sharp drop in new orders.
Construction buyers reported an accelerated downturn according to the latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index.
The closely watched survey, which measures overall output in the sector, fell to 48.7 in December from 49.3 in November.
Any figure below 50 represents a contraction in the market.
The index has now posted below 50 in four of the past five months and the latest reading indicated the fastest rate of contraction since June 2012.
Tim Moore, Senior Economist at Markit, said: "December rounded off a miserable year for the UK construction sector, with output declining at the steepest pace for six months and new business intakes falling back at the fastest rate since April 2009.
"While some firms cited the unusually wet weather as leading to longer than expected seasonal breaks at the end of 2012, weak underlying demand remains prevalent throughout the sector.
"Survey respondents are also relatively subdued about the 2013 outlook amid reports from their clients that budgets will be under even greater pressure over the year ahead.
"A sharp and accelerated downturn in housing activity was the most striking feature among the overall weakness shown by Decembers PMI survey.
"The pace of contraction in residential building was the strongest since the snow-related drop two years previously, and the extent of the decline made December 2012 one of the worst months for housing activity since the spring of 2009."
Kevan Carrick, North-East spokesman for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, was more upbeat about this region's prospects.
"I think that there is a bit more confidence about, but I would put this at best as fragile," he said.
"The government is striving to push more infrastructure work through the Local Enterprise Partnerships of Tees Valley Unlimited and the North East LEP.
"We need to find ways of fast-tracking matters such as planning and the procurement of construction works without delay as the funding comes through.
"I think that the two LEPs are doing a good job to focus on the priorities but I do think that delivery will be influenced by the performance of all the councils in the region and we need to see faster progress in joint action and collaboration," Mr Carrick added.
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The newest version of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class to be testing out these days is the S-Class Cabrio as the model in question has just been caught on camera by our spy photographers.
Ever since the German based automaker Mercedes-Benz has pulled the wraps off the brand new S-Class Coupe, which is replacing the old CL-Class, the question on everyone's lips was when the convertible will make its way onto the market. Well, we still can't answer this question but judging by the spy photos posted below, we can definitely say that the production version is not that far apart from hitting the assembly line.
The brand new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Convertible will be based on the Ocean Drive Concept, which has been introduced back in 2007. The model will be taking the folding fabric roof from the one-off vehicle but it will be offered in a two-door body style. The S-Class Cabrio will get the latest technology available and it should incorporate the entire engine lineup from its solid roof brother. We also expect to see a powerful V12 and also a diesel option. More details on the model in question are limited for the moment and will be announced once it will go official.


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So I've been a bit worried about trying this. I was so excited to try this I could hardly stand it, but after hearing about all about the "chemical taste" "cheap wine taste" "off-taste" etc comments from Steepsterites the past couple weeks, I almost dreaded my order arriving, and finding out if I was one of the unlucky ones too.
The smell is promising so far. It's overwhelmingly of blueberry, and doesn't seem to be anything weird. I like my teas fairly strong, so if I'm given a steeping window, I always try it on the strongest first. The website suggested 4-5 minutes, so I went with 5. The liquor is … VERY dark. Haha. Like BLACK. This black tea earned its name, hehe.
Sipping it now, I get a strong blueberry flavor, and a thick sweetness, which I imagine is emulating the 'cream cheese danish' part. I'm wishing I tried this before I ate that lasagna though, because I'm not sure if that tang yet is authentically like cream cheese, or if it's that chemical taste I've been hearing about since the tomato sauce is throwing me off.
I'm thinking this one would do better with a four minute steep instead of a five. It has that funny taste that you get when you steep a strong black for too long, almost like you've just cooked it a bit.
I tried a second infusion, and either this one does NOT re-steep well at all, or it's because I killed it with a five minute infusion the first time around.
All in all, it's promising. Now when I smell the dry leaf after having a cup, I smell the the cream cheesy sweetness in addition to the blueberries. Grabbed some fresh leaf and going try out a four minute infusion this time around, still with boiling water.
Now that my mouth is rinsed of the lasagne, I'm trying the second cup of this, this time at four minutes judging by what I could discern from the first. Now I can definitely tell that losing that minute has caused less of the actual flavor to come through, but the black tea itself has improved now that it hasn't been oversteeped. Perhaps five minutes and under boiling will be the magic touch? I want to avoid the using extra leaf route if possible, because extra leaf means less cups, which means this face: :(
Anyway, musings about the perfect parameters aside, this is some serious yum in a cup. The blueberries taste JUICY, and there's that thick, tangy sweet cream cheese flavor which practically makes my eyes roll back into my head.
I'm going to say something extremely selfish, so you may want to avert your eyes from the following sentence: Why did I not order all seven pouches that were available at the time of ordering!?
This is good. Really good. I'm putting myself on that waiting list on the website. :)


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Nease NJROTC held its annual Basic Cadet Training early in August to welcome and prepare incoming cadets for the award-winning Nease Panther Navy.
The training was held over two weeks and included basic drill training, physical training, instruction on the NJROTC program, uniform wear and care, academic sessions, platoon competitions, a field trip to Mayport Naval Base and a graduation ceremony and reception.
The majority of leadership and training during the session was provided by the student battalion staff. The graduation ceremony began with a dress parade for the parents and guests. Individual and platoon team awards were presented and the Navy Panther Booster Club hosted a reception for students and their families after the ceremony. Nineteen new cadets participated and graduated from the training session, with not all new cadets attending this program.
Currently, there are 158 students enrolled in the Nease Navy Panther NJROTC unit. With opening day Nease enrollment at 1,445 students, this group makes up over 10 percent of the entire student body on campus.
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The National Restaurant Association (NRA) today launched its 'Extreme Digital Makeover' campaign geared towards members looking to expand their business online. Winners will receive access to various prizes designed to boost their restaurant's web presence, text messaging, online ordering and local marketing efforts.
The contest is open to NRA members looking to invent, reinvigorate or re-invent their restaurant's digital presence. Nominations are open now through March 14 at Restaurant.org/DigitalMakeover.
"Our Extreme Digital Makeover contest is just one of the many ways NRA supports its members and helps promote restaurant innovation," said Phil Kafarakis, Chief Innovation and Member Advancement Officer for the National Restaurant Association. "Technology is becoming increasingly vital to the restaurant industry as consumers make reservations, look up menus and place their orders online. We want to educate operators and suppliers on best practices regarding web presence, email marketing, text messaging and social media in order to reach new patrons and maintain customer loyalty."
Interested members will be asked to fill out a short application at Restaurant.org/DigitalMakeover detailing why they deserve a digital makeover. Members will have the ability to check off which prizes they'd like to be considered for. The digital makeover contest will award four different winners one of the following prizes:
· Mopro: 2 years of free digital media package, including a custom HTML5 website, video, photos, social media and e-commerce shop
· CMSText: 1 year of free text messaging platform service
· EatStreet: 1 year of free online ordering services, website development, credit card processing for online orders and associated marketing for a single location
· Fishbowl: 1 year free of Local Marketing Suite (Email Marketing [up to 5000 names on list], Social Media Marketing & Reputation Management)
In addition to the contest, the NRA will host a webinar focusing on digital best practices for restaurant operators on Thursday, February 27th at 2:00 EST.
To register visit, https://nraevent.webex.com/nraevent/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=746858117.
NRA's latest research shows that restaurant technology in on the rise. More than two in five have used a smartphone to find restaurant locations and directions, or viewed menus and 43 percent have ordered takeout or delivery orders online. Additionally 36 percent of all adults surveyed say that would like to receive notification of specials or events through social media like Facebook or Twitter and 61 percent said they would like to receive email or text notifications of daily specials.
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Reporting from New York -- They stood so close there was barely room to breathe, their cellphone cameras raised and at the ready. Hundreds of New York Giants fans crammed into a Times Square sporting goods store last week, some waiting for three hours, hoping to catch a glimpse of the city's newest Super Bowl-bound sensation.
Some fans wore crisp Victor Cruz jerseys, while others sported newly minted T-shirts reading "Cruuuuuuuz" on the front — the Giants cheer that sounds like booing — with a diagram of salsa steps on the back, the star receiver's touchdown celebration of choice. Eight TV cameras were there to capture the scene too, with reporters giving live updates.
"Cruz just has a charisma to him," said Arkady Krutkovich, a devoted Giants fan since his family moved to New York from Russia in 1982. "He's a hometown story."
Or close enough. Cruz was raised in Paterson, N.J., a blue-collar community about 22 miles northwest of Manhattan — a city now festooned in Giants blue. In four months, he has gone from a guy just happy to be on an NFL 53-man roster to a secondary-smashing, salsa-swiveling rock star, who was escorted into this appearance by two beefy New York police officers and an entourage that included a publicist and Roberto Clemente Jr., son of the late baseball icon.


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As reported by Lifehacker and Zune Thoughts, the ZuneIE Plugin (originally designed for the Zune) runs on Internet Explorer and allows you to download any YouTube or Google video and convert them on-the-fly to the .WMV format. All you have to do after installing it is to visit any YouTube / Google Video page and while the video is buffering, and click on the ZuneIt icon on the IE toolbar and the downloadvideo application will begin downloading the flv videos and convert them. The videos will be placed in the "Google" and "YouTube" folders in your "My Videos" folder.
All you have to do then is to copy the video into your Zune, Windows Mobile device or any media device that supports WMV.
The video quality is ok but I suspect it's being encoded at a higher bitrate, the video is choppy on my Excalibur while videos downloaded using Vixy is fast but then i'm using TCPMP to watch the Vixy videos which is a lot smoother.
That said, this is a much easier option. One Click download. Pretty cool. Try it out here: http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=185239&package_id=215651&release_id=473343


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Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
I have requested a child support modification after six years being divorced. My son is autistic and has special needs. Does this make a difference in the modification? Ex: My ex husband does do the every other weekend visitation, but when my son is sick he has never taken off work to stay with him. I have almost lost my job because of this. He has never been to his school, doesn't know who his pediatrician is or what day care he goes to. I feel this should make a difference because there have been many times I do not get paid if I miss a day of work if my son is sick. He is supposed to have him the month of July, but only keeps him every weekend in July - I have to pay day care expenses for that month which is a lot for me. I only want what is fair and what is best for my son.
The Attorney General's office has calculated an extra 150/month. I am not sure if I should agree or not. I am not sure what to do or if I should get an attorney involved. I of course cannot afford an attorney.
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There's a few issues here:
1. You cannot force the father to be more involved than what the court has ordered, which is child support. There's nothing that will obligate him to be involved or be more involved than what the court has ordered for visitation. It's unfortunate that he doesn't choose to be more involved but that is his choice.
2. It is highly unlikely that the court will award you any additional support because you do not get paid for time you have to take off for the care of your child. That is a common occurrence for many parents and it is a risk you assumed by accepting (or requesting) primary conservatorship over your child.
3. If the father does not know who the pediatrician is then you may be violating the decree. Often possession orders (which in your case is likely bound with your divorce decree) require the primary conservator to keep the other parent informed of what medical professionals are treating the child and what care the child is undergoing. Check your decree.
4. You may be able to get extra support going forward for the summer possession if he is not taking the child for the full thirty day period but there is no guarantee that you can get that. You may have to look at changing the visitation to remove the standard thirty day summer possession.
5. I don't know if $150 is enough to cover what your child needs. If you are requesting additional sums then you have to prove there is a medical need that is not already covered by the medical support order (if that is in your decree) or some other need for the child that is not being covered by the existing order. It isn't enough to just say your child has special needs or that you do not make enough money. There are specific factors a judge must and may review to determine if the increase is permitted under the law. You don't give much information that indicates that would be the case so I can't say one way or the other. It's probably a good idea to sit down with a local family lawyer and review the situation. You can contact the state bar for a referral and the lawyers on the referral list have agreed to accept a short consultation for $20. That is probably a very good use of $20.
6. If you really lack the means to hire an attorney you may qualify for financial aid. Contact your local legal aid office to see if you qualify.
7. Sometimes you can qualify for payment of your attorney fees for a support modification, so your spouse may have to pay your fees. To determine if that is a possibility (and it is never a guarantee) contact the referral service and/or legal aid and ask about that.


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In the wake of Geraldo famously Tweeting proof that "70 is the new 50," FishbowlNY is secretly hoping today's 7-0 birthday boy Mick Jagger will cheekily at some point pick up on that semi-naked trail.
Jagger has always had a wicked sense of humor. So while we appreciate TIME's "10 Great Performances" gallery, applaud Marie Claire UK's fashion-plate spread and the rest, we can't get no media satisfaction until Mick reminds with a camera wink-wink just how in-fabulous physical shape he still is.
At press time, there is nothing Geraldo-July-4ish to be found on Mick's Twitter feed. In fact, if the timeline is any indication, the 70th celebrations started well early into the week and are still going on.
Will we accept as a consolation prize Geraldo interviewing Mick? E.g., two 70ish ladies men confabing about the ladies? If that's the closest we can get to an MJ selfie, so be it.
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Marginal Texas Rangers fans everywhere will remember Dec. 3 as the day the evil GM Jon Daniels traded everyone's favorite role player to the team's most heated rival, and many are saying on social media that they aren't Rangers fans anymore because of it.
Well, OK then.
Here's the deal, though. Yes, Gentry is a likeable player. Our good buddy @tweetgrubes so aptly named him "Kitten Face" a couple of years ago, and it caught on like wildfire. He's lovable like a kitten (I hate cats, personally).
Gentry is a good player and he is great for what he was in Texas, which was nothing more than a very solid role player/fourth outfielder. We saw this year what happens when you try to make a role player/fourth outfielder a starter, and his name was David Murphy.
Gentry does have more offensive weapons than Murphy, minus the power, but he's still not a guy you can plug into your lineup every day for six months and get a good return.
The Rangers received back power-hitting prospect Michael Choice, Mansfield Timberview graduate and a UTA product, and this is exciting news for Rangers fans.
Choice got called up in September for the A's and played in nine games. He hit .278 with a .316 on-base percentage and a double, but he was quite a player for the A's Triple-A club in Sacramento. There, he hit .302 with a .390 on-base, 14 homers, 29 doubles and had 89 RBIs. He hit 30 homers in 2011 with High-A Stockton.
"I feel great about the trade," Choice said via Twitter. "Growing up here, I've been to a ton of Rangers games. So to be here and say I'm going to play in front of this home crowd is an awesome feeling. I've always dreamed of playing at home. For it to become a reality is pretty cool."
Will Gentry be missed? Absolutely. He always put it all on the line for the Rangers and was exciting to watch thanks to his elite speed. But Choice is a younger player with more tools and could very well be an everyday left fielder before all is said and done. And let's face it, Gentry was never going to be that.


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General News of Thursday, 17 January 2013
Source: The Republic
After boycotting his swearing-in ceremony amidst name callings and mounting of controversy at the Supreme Court with claims of electoral fraud, the opposition NPP is setting the grounds to beat a retreat as it declares Mahama as the legitimate president.
The party's Communication Director and former Member of Parliament for Okaikoi South, Nana Akomea, has stated categorically that the NPP as a party recognises Mahama as the peoples choice although they do not agree with the results.
"We haven't said we do not recognise the legitimacy of President John Mahama, we don't agree with the results, but we recognise his legitimacy. He is the President…we recognised that…" Nana Akomea stated in an interview with an Accra based broadcaster.
The statement is in sharp contrast with earlier actions and remarks made by the party's kingpins, particularly its flagbearer which sought to cast a slur on the integrity of the 2012 General elections.
Speaking in a 'Point Blank' interview on Citi FM's Eyewitness News on Tuesday, Nana Akomea further stated that, "we would get on with normal parliamentary business, vetting of ministers, scrutiny of bills and so on are normal parliamentary businesses and they would get along with that."
When his attention was drawn to the contradictions between his position and that of other NPP leaders, Nana Akomea insisted that, he is the Communication Director and for that matter the mouth piece of the party.
Nana Akomea noted that as the head of the communication team of the NPP, he states the position of the party on issues and not any other member of the communication team.
A petition to the Supreme Court, dated December 28, 2012, which had the presidential candidate of the NPP, Nana Akufo-Addo; his running mate, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, and the Chairman of the NPP, Mr Jake Otanka Obetsebi-Lamptey, as petitioners stated, among other things, that irregularities recorded at some polling stations favoured the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and thus makes Mahama an illegitimate President.
According to the petitioners, 24,000 of the pink results sheets from some polling stations indicated that those irregularities were enough to affect the outcome of the presidential election.
Asked by Richard Sky, the programme's host, the sense in boycotting something they see as legitimate but do not necessarily agree with , the NPP Communication Director noted that, 'but boycotting doesn't mean you don't recognise'.
"But boycotting doesn't mean you do not recognise, I am sure you are aware of that…you are a senior parliamentary correspondent. Boycotting does not mean you do not recognise, the NDC boycotted the decision for the National Health Insurance…today they are saying they are the people that have done wonderful things with the National Health Insurance…boycott is just a normal tool for parliamentary proceedings." Nana Akomea further explained.
This assertion by Nana Akomea however, exposes the party's action against the Electoral Commission and the President, John Mahama as a grey knight given that the NPP had made claims earlier that the EC's declaration on December 9 was an illegality, a subversion of the constitution and the will of the people by making John Mahama President, hence do not want to be part of it.
Earlier on Monday, January 14, the Deputy Director of Communications for the NPP, Yaw Buaben Asamoah, in an interview on the same platform, Citi FM's Eyewitness News, stated that the NPP is focused "on the challenge and the import of our challenge to the authorities of the government is that even though the President has been sworn in and inaugurated, his political legitimacy is inconclusive to the extent that the Supreme Court can still destool him."


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Realplayer vidplin.dll AVI Parsing Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityZDI-11-033: January 27th, 2011
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TippingPoint™ IPS Customer ProtectionTippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID 10640. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS:
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Realnetworks Realplayer SP. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the vidplin.dll module. A buffer is allocated according to the user supplied length value. User supplied data is then copied into the allocated buffer, without verifying length, allowing the data to be written past the bounds of the previously allocated buffer. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of the user running RealPlayer.
Vendor ResponseRealNetworks has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
Disclosure Timeline
2010-09-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
2011-01-27 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CreditThis vulnerability was discovered by:
Juan Pablo Lopez Yacubian


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Whitney heads uptown, to Central Park, where he walks on a path that for the most part skirts the hills and declivities created by the most recent glaciation and improved by Olmsted and Vaux. On a certain class of continuous surfaces—of which parkland is one—you can always find a path that stays on one level. From various points in Midtown, the Empire State Building appears and disappears behind the interposing structures. This brings to mind a theory Whitney has about the height of skyscrapers. Obviously big cities have more tall buildings than small cities, but the height of the tallest building in a metropolis doesn't bear a strong relationship to its population; based on a sample of 46 metropolitan areas around the world, Whitney has found that it tracks the economy of the region, approximating the equation H=134 + 0.5(G), where H is the height of the tallest building in meters, and G is the Gross Regional Product, in billions of dollars. But building heights are constrained by engineering , while there's no limit to how big a pile you can make out of money, so there are two very rich cities whose tallest towers are lower than the formula would predict. They are New York and Tokyo. Also, his equation has no term for "national pride," so there are a few outliers in the other direction, cities whose reach toward the sky exceeds their grasp of GDP: Dubai, Kuala Lumpur.
No city exists in pure Euclidean space; geometry always interacts with geography and climate, and with social, economic and political factors. In Sunbelt metropolises such as Phoenix, other things being equal the more desirable suburbs are to the east of downtown, where you can commute both ways with the sun behind you as you drive. But where there is a prevailing wind, the best place to live is (or was, in the era before pollution controls) upwind of the city center, which in London means to the west. Deep mathematical principles underlie even such seemingly random and historically contingent facts as the distribution of the sizes of cities within a country. There is, typically, one largest city, whose population is twice that of the second-largest, and three times the third-largest, and increasing numbers of smaller cities whose sizes also fall into a predictable pattern. This principle is known as Zipf's law, which applies across a wide range of phenomena. (Among other unrelated phenomena, it predicts how incomes are distributed across the economy and the frequency of the appearance of words in a book.) And the rule holds true even though individual cities move up and down in the rankings all the time—St. Louis, Cleveland and Baltimore, all in the top 10 a century ago, making way for San Diego, Houston and Phoenix.
As West and his colleagues are well aware, this research takes place against the background of a huge demographic shift, the predicted movement of literally billions of people to cities in the developing world over the next half century. Many of them are going to end up in slums—a word that describes, without judgment, informal settlements on the outskirts of cities, generally inhabited by squatters with limited or no government services. "No one has done a serious scientific study of these communities," West says. "How many people live in how many structures of how many square feet? What is their economy? The data we do have, from governments, is often worthless. In the first set we got from China, they reported no murders. So you throw that out, but what are you left with?"
To answer those questions, the Santa Fe Institute, with backing from the Gates Foundation, has begun a partnership with Slum Dwellers International, a network of community organizations based in Cape Town, South Africa. The plan is to analyze the data gathered from 7,000 settlements in cities such as Mumbai, Nairobi and Bangalore, and begin the work of developing a mathematical model for these places, and a path toward integrating them into the modern economy. "For a long time, policy makers have assumed it's a bad thing for cities to keep getting larger," says Lobo. "You hear things like, 'Mexico City has grown like a cancer.' A lot of money and effort has been devoted to stemming this, and by and large it has failed miserably. Mexico City is bigger than it was ten years ago. So we think policy makers should worry instead about making those cities more livable. Without glorifying the conditions in these places, we think they're here to stay and we think they hold opportunities for the people who live there."
And one had better hope he is right, if Batty is correct in predicting that by the end of the century, practically the entire population of the world will live in what amounts to "a completely global entity...in which it will be impossible to consider any individual city separately from its neighbors...indeed perhaps from any other city." We are seeing now, in Bettencourt's words, "the last big wave of urbanization that we will experience on Earth." Urbanization gave the world Athens and Paris, but also the chaos of Mumbai and the poverty of Dickens' London. If there's a formula for assuring that we are headed for one rather than the other, West, Koonin, Batty and their colleagues are hoping to be the ones to find it.