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Fawthrop's Mekong
Mekong River and the uncertainty caused by the proposed dams on the Mekong mainstream. Journalist Tom Fawthrop showed his film Where have all the fish gone? Killing the Mekong dam by dam, which poses the question of how the dams will possibly affect the livelihoods and diet of the millions of people who rely on the river's bountiful supply, not to mention the biodiversity, agriculture, riverflow and fisheries. The publication of a strategic environment assessment by the Mekong River Commission last October offered a critical appraisal of the dam proposals that are on the table. 11 mainstream dams in total for the lower Mekong, with two scheduled for Cambodia. The assessment called for a deferral of the projects for at least ten years in order to properly study and assess the impacts on the millions of people who look to the Mekong River for their food protein and livelihoods. Ministers from the four governments who are signatories of the Mekong River Commission will now meet later this year to decide on the 1st of the dams due for construction, the Xayaburi in Laos. If it goes ahead it opens the floodgates for the other dams. Is there enough public opposition to the plans in the 4 countries to sway government views, or will apathy reign as it often does when the environment is concerned in this part of the world? The students who attended tonight's discussion as well as the representatives from the Environment Ministry were in support of a 10-year moratorium, as was Fawthrop's film, as should everyone else be, whilst the impacts of the dams have not yet been properly assessed. This is simply too important to let it happen without a fight, to allow short-term monetary gain to leap-frog over the environmental, livelihood and numerous other concerns that affect so many people. Find out more for yourself, here.
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Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Tennessee
harrassment at home
Alliance one informed me that even though I request they only call me at work that they reserve the right to continue calling my home and giving my husband information about my account. It is causing a lot of problems in my family and I am trying to resolve this as quickly and privatley as possible. They tell me that they are allowed to reveal any information about me to anyone who answers my home phone. Do they have a right to give out my information to anyone other than myself if I have requested them not to?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: harrassment at home
A lot will depend on whether the entity placing the call is a debt collector (one who collects the debts for another) or the actual creditor. Many of the protections which attach to prevent the harassing conduct of a debt collector do not apply in the instance that a creditor is the one collecting its own debt. The law that protects you is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). You should probably consult with an attorney who has prosecuted cases under the FDCPA to determine if your rights have been violated.

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Complex primary process proves no hurdle for eager Texas voters
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I love to draw lighthouses. There is something mysterious about them. Would love to live in a lighthouse near the sea.
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Beautiful sky and lovely building detail. I like this collection of lighthouses you are drawing :)
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Well that's definitely not allergies...
Monday I noticed that Jackson's ears were red but he'd just gotten up from his nap so I figured he slept with his hands over his ears again. Yesterday his ears cleared up but then his cheeks turned red and then his arms started itching so I thought maybe it was allergies since mold is really high lately. This morning his teacher called about his cheeks. I told her I thought it was allergies and the school nurse agreed with me. That was until his temp started creeping up. My mil ended up picking him up early and took him to the Dr. Come to find out he has Fifth Disease. That's a new one to me. I guess he's past the point of being contagious but it sounds like he'll be covered in a rash for a week or so. Poor guy seems to have caught everything from school so far.
Fifth disease is caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It commonly infects children and typically causes a mild rash that may resemble a "slapped-cheek". Other symptoms that can occur include joint pain (arthralgia), fever and general flu-like symptoms. This disease does not have any lasting effects in healthy children and adults. However if contracted when pregnant or immuno-compromised (a weak immune system), complications may arise. Transmission of fifth disease from the mother to baby can have serious implications to the health of the baby. Fifth disease can cause fetal anemia, which if undetected can have severe consequences.
Many people with fifths disease show no symptoms at all. Therefore, the only way to definitively diagnose it is to have a test. Approximately 50-60% of adults have had the disease and are immune. However, those who are not immune may be at risk from picking up this infection, particularly healthcare providers, childcare providers and teachers.
In some cases, however, where symptoms are not evident; a blood test must be carried out. When your sample of blood arrives in the laboratory, testing is carried out for specific antibodies that your body produces in response to fifth disease.
Awww, hate all these germs, hope it clears up soon!


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- 2
- onions (large, unpeeled, coarsely chopped (peels add flavor and color))
- 3 q
- water (or more as needed)
- 3
- dried bay leaves
- 2 t
- black peppercorns
- 6 lb
- chicken bones (backs, necks, wing tips, etc, or 1 or 2 whole chickens)
- 4
- stalks celery (coarsely chopped)
- 3
- carrots (medium, coarsely chopped)
- 2 clv
- garlic (crushed)
- 8
- parsley stems (fresh)
- 6
- thyme (fresh sprigs)
- salt (to taste, optional)
This homemade chicken stock will add delicious flavor to your recipes--you'll never go back to canned stock!
Put all the chicken parts into a large stockpot; if using whole chickens, cut them in half. Add cold water to cover, at least 3 quarts; and bring to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally and skim off and discard any foam that accumulates on the surface of the water. Once foaming has subsided, reduce the heat to a simmer and skim off the foam once more. Do not worry about skimming fat at this point; it is adding flavor and can be easily removed later if desired. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, partially cover and let simmer at least three hours. It may be necessary to add additional water to keep the chicken bones submerged. After a few hours the stock may be lightly salted if desired, but many cooks prefer to salt the finished dish in which stock is used. Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve and/or cheesecloth to remove all solids and cool as quickly as possible. As the stock chills the fat will rise to the surface and harden; this disc of fat can then be easily removed in one piece. Once the broth is completely cooled cover it and use within a few days or pour into clean freezer containers and freeze up to three months. This recipe makes about ten cups of stock.
Note: The solids strained from the stock may contain pieces of cooked chicken that can be saved and used in soups or casseroles if desired.


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ESPN Developing Plans To Launch Standalone U.K. Channel
ESPN Has Agreed To Pay Estimated $408M
For Setanta's Former EPL Games
INT'L EXPANSION: The FINANCIAL TIMES' Garrahan & Fenton write ESPN's acquisition of Setanta's EPL rights "ranks as its biggest international move yet." But having "inherited the reduction" to 23 games that "undermined the Setanta business model, ESPN faces the same prospect of disappointing its audience." An analyst said, "This surely indicates that ESPN are playing a long game, looking to be in UK football well beyond the end of this deal in 2013." Garrahan & Fenton note while BSkyB will be "cautious of the threat posed by a company backed by Disney, a giant that dwarfs even [News Corp.], it could have been worse." Enders Analysis analyst Toby Syfret: "Sky will be quite happy, because ESPN look like they are looking for a partnership with them, acting as wholesalers to Sky, rather than taking over as the dominant force" (FINANCIAL TIMES, 6/24).
Setanta's Administration Leaves PGA
Tour Without A TV Outlet In U.K.
TIME TO MOVE ON: In Manchester, Owen Gibson reports the Scottish Premier League is "believed to be close" to signing a $149.1M deal with Sky, a cut of $58M from its current deal with Setanta. Meanwhile, England's Football Association (FA) has a "clause in its contract that obliges ITV to pick up the rights to England's home friendlies" at a little over $3.3M per game. ITV yesterday said that it "would be 'very pleased' to take up the option, with insiders arguing that they would represent a bargain at that price." However, re-selling Setanta's portion of the FA Cup deal "may be more difficult, as ITV has first pick of the matches." Gibson notes other affected rights holders "have been scornful" of the EPL's stance regarding Setanta, "believing it pushed Setanta into administration when a way forward for the company could still have been found if a rescue bid had been allowed more time to complete." The EPL's decision, while "typically self motivated," is "supported by others who believe the Setanta business model was fundamentally flawed and it was only a matter of time before it unravelled" (Manchester GUARDIAN, 6/24).
In-Market Yankees Games To Be Streamed Live Beginning In July
MLBAM, YES Network and Cablevision will begin local in-market streaming of live Yankees games on July 8, marking the operational beginning of a historic agreement that advances beyond several years of fruitless pursuit on the issue. The in-market games, available to Cablevision customers who also receive the company's Optimum Online Internet service, will be sold for either $49.95 for the rest of the season or $19.95 for a 30-day period. The product will be limited to the Yankees' defined home broadcasting territory, working in an inverse fashion as the out-of-market packages sold both online and for TV. But with Cablevision TV and Internet service not universally available throughout the Yankees' territory, the effective reach of the new product at the outset will be less. "This is a landmark agreement in that it respects our partners' core business models while enhancing their new business prospects," said YES President & CEO Tracy Dolgin. MLBAM intends to announce a second in-market streaming product next week.
Hill Seeking To Add Original Content, Video To FoxSports.com
David Hill Says FoxSports.com Needs
More Innovation, More Forward Thinking
MAJOR RENOVATIONS: Hill, who plans to "target men at work," would like to "slot promotional spots on each of the Fox Sports TV telecasts to alert viewers of the online programming and drive them to the site." Hill said that he "hopes to also beef up the fantasy sports area and 'down the road' wants to offer more video coverage of sports at every level." The entire site redesign and inclusion of new video content "could take up to a year to be fully implemented." Fox Sports Interactive Senior VP/Operations Jeff Husvar said that the new site will "roll out beginning in September." Husvar also said the goal from the technical side is to "make the site easier to navigate." Sources said that while the "revamp of the site and its content production will primarily be done in-house, Fox is expected to invest several million dollars in the project" (ADWEEK, 6/22 issue).
Media Notes
The WALL STREET JOURNAL's Sarah McBride reports Arbitron yesterday indicated that it will "use its Portable People Meter radio-audience measurement device to track TV viewership, vaulting it onto Nielsen Co.'s turf." Arbitron in monitoring viewership "aims to offer more details about who watches various TV shows," and the idea is to use their meters to "track people's TV viewing in bars and other locations outside the home." McBride notes filling advertisers' demands for "as much information as possible on their target customers has become increasingly important for media companies as more ad spending moves online" (WALL STREET JOURNAL, 6/24).
SHOWING ON THE BOXEE: Boxee, a start-up developer of open-source software for consuming online video content via a TV set, last night disclosed it has formed a partnership with MLBAM to provide MLB.TV's premium-level service through its platform. Users will still need to have a subscription with MLBAM for the video package as they ordinarily would, but the pact creates another distribution and marketing partner for baseball's interactive arm and allows the online customers to view the out-of-market games on a larger screen. Boxee has gained some industry buzz for creating software that, using a computer connected to a TV, aggregates online video sites into a single platform and allows users to make selections using a remote control (Eric Fisher, SportsBusiness Journal).
Kornheiser Wants To
Do Local Radio
GOING VIRAL: The NBA has surpassed 1 million fans on its official Facebook page, more than triple the number at the start of the '08-09 season. The NBA's Facebook page is the most popular of any sports league on the social networking site, a ranking it also holds on Twitter and YouTube (Eric Fisher, SportsBusiness Journal).


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CNBC-TV18's managing editor Udayan Mukherjee says the market seemed good for more when the Indonesian earthquake news hit the market at around 2:30 pm and then the market saw a pullback, which finally the market could not come out of and closed in the red.
Today the market was a bit all over the place. The morning began weak which saw the Nifty go below 5,200 and as the day progressed and Europe opened up at a stable note, the market pulled back to about 5,250-5,260 levels.
CNBC-TV18's managing editor Udayan Mukherjee says the market seemed good for more when the Indonesian earthquake news hit the market at around 2:30 pm and then the market saw a pullback, which finally the market could not come out of and closed in the red.
Europe was quite okay while the Indian market was trading and the Dow Futures was also pointing up in the green. It's rather the news from Indonesia, which might have spooked sentiment in the last one hour of trade.
The big losers in trade - Cement was hit quite hard because of the expectation of penalties being levied by the CCI because of cartelization, which it has been probing. So the domino effect saw ACC, Ambuja and JP Associates all go down sharply.
Global metal stocks were down as well. Sesa Goa, Sterlite, JSPL, Tata Steel and SAIL were all down today and heavyweights like Reliance and Bharti did not have a good session at all today.
On the other hand the Bank Nifty and some of them like SBI, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank were up. Many of those banks like DCB, UCO Bank and Dena Bank were all up today. The defensive pharmaceutical segment - Ranbaxy, Reddy and Sun Pharma sort of shielded the market from any bigger losses.
Volumes were high today, almost Rs 1.5 lakh crore and they picked up in the last one hour as the market turned volatile.
Very disparate moves for the midcap space which ended in the red - the midcap index and the market breadth was not comfortable today, particularly hard hit stocks like India Cements because of the news, Century Textiles, Reliance Capital, Jain Irrigation and Gujarat Gas.
On the wining side was Kingfisher where there is some talk about FDI from foreign carriers being allowed, plus talks of a large local industrialist buying into Kingfisher. The stock was up 6%. Jet Airways on those FDI rumors also did well.
IVRCL did well. Hexaware, Subex and MCX and Financial Technologies on the back of a Supreme Court ruling also did not do too badly today.


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Mame4droid On Android How To Roms Mame4all
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Hi All,
Just joined the forum and I'm looking for some advice with regards to buying a new fly rod and reel.
Ive just moved over to the US from the UK and im now living in turners falls MA. Ive fly fished for all sorts of fish in the UK, but i still feel new to fly fishing and definately have a lot more to learn about fly fishing, fly tying and a lot of the terminology.
Im looking to buy a new fly rod to fish for trout and bass and other stuff in the area. I would like to buy a 9' 5wt rod and a reel to go with it. I have been looking at the orvis clearwater ii rod/reel combo? does any know much about this rod and reel? and is it any good? I have been looking at other makes such as TFO, reddington, white river etc but as im from the uk i have no idea what these companies are like. Ive gone for orvis so far simply because i know what im getting from them but im keen to find out more about other american based companies. Does anyone have any rod/reel recommendations?
I have thought about Sage and G loomis but i cant justify spending that amount of money, when i just want a fairly decent rod and reel for catching trout and bass. I dont want to spend anymore than about $370 (for rod/reel/line). If i can get a good set up for less that would be a bonus.
Any imformation would be great help. Once im sorted i can get out fishing.


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Use the Write Checks window to record a check. You can also use this window to record other transactions that withdraw money from your bank account (for example, ATM withdrawals, electronic funds transfers, and debit card transactions).
Record a check
To do this task
Click the Bank Account drop-down arrow and select the appropriate account.
Edit the number and date fields, if necessary. If this isn't a check but some other type of transaction, in the number field enter EFT (electronic funds transfer), ATM, or debit card.
Click the Pay to the Order of drop-down arrow and select a payee, or just click the field and enter a name.
Enter the amount.
(Optional) Enter a memo (this can help you during reconciliation and give the payee useful information).
If this is an online payment, select the Online Payment checkbox.
If you want to print the check later, select the To be printed checkbox.
Categorize the purchase in the Expenses tab. Or use the Items tab if you're purchasing inventory or paying for job-related costs.
Click Save & Close.
Print a check
Ending Balance
Displays the balance of your checking account. If the amount shown for the
ending balance is negative, you don't have enough money in the account to cover the check.
To be Printed/No. to Print
A checkmark here indicates that you haven't printed this check. When
you print the check, QuickBooks clears the checkmark.
Click the Print button.
Choose File > Print Forms > Checks.
For unprinted checks, "To Print" appears in the number field.
After you print a check, the check number used appears in this field.
QuickBooks automatically increases the number of each new check by 1.
Date (online payment ramifications)
The date of the check. QuickBooks inserts today's date for you. You can
enter a different date if necessary.
If you signed up for Online Payment, QuickBooks
automatically enters the earliest possible delivery date based on the lead time
for that payee. You can change this date to a later date if it is within the
next 12 months.
Online Payment
Select this checkbox when you want to pay the payee by using the online vendor
payment service or (for Write Checks only) Direct Deposit. This checkbox is displayed only if you've set up online vendor payment
or Direct Deposit for the
selected account.
you select the Online Payment checkbox, the Memo field has a different function
depending on the window you're using.
If you're using the Write Checks window to make a Direct Deposit payment (the vendor has been set
to use Direct Deposit), the Memo field functions in the same way that it does for printed checks.
If you're using the Write Checks window, the Memo field changes to the
Transmit Memo checkbox. If you select this checkbox and enter a memo, your
online payment will be mailed as a printed check. That check will include a
voucher containing all the text that you enter in the field. Since the check isn't
sent electronically, it may take up to 4 business days to be delivered.
If you are using the Bill Payments (Check) window, the Memo field doesn't
change. However, the Account# field and the "Include reference no."
checkbox are displayed.
The Account# field is filled automatically from your online payee
information and is automatically transmitted with the online payment. Select
the "Include reference no." checkbox to include a voucher with the
check. The voucher will include the text that you entered in the Memo
field and a list of each bill paid with the date, reference number, and amount.
The check isn't sent electronically, so it may take up to 4 business days
to be delivered.
Print as
This field appears when your records contain two different forms of the
payee's name. For names on your Vendor list, this happens when you fill in
the "Print on check as" field when you set up the vendor.
names on your Customers & Jobs, Employee, or Other Names lists, this happens when
the first line of the payee's address is different than the payee's
name on the list.
When you print the check, QuickBooks prints the name of the payee as
shown in the "Print as" field.
Address (online payment ramifications)
The payee's address. If you have the payee's address in your
QuickBooks records, QuickBooks fills in the address for you when you fill in
the "Pay to the Order of" field. If you print the check, QuickBooks
includes the address on the printed check.
If you've signed up for Online Payment and want this
payee to be an online payee, you must fill in the name, address, and account
number fields. The "phone number" and "Print on Check As"
fields are optional. However, the phone number helps if the financial
institution has to call the payee if there's a problem delivering the
Memo (online payment ramifications)
Expenses and Items tabs
Expenses: This part of the form lets you track exactly what
you spend your money on and whether a customer should reimburse any part of the purchase. You can distribute the amount to expense accounts,
specific items you have purchased, or a mixture of both. You can also assign
the expense to a class.
Items: This part of the form lets you enter the QuickBooks
items you purchased, including fixed assets, and whether a customer should reimburse any part of this
purchase. You can also assign the expense
to a class.
To insert or a delete a line in the Expenses or Items tab, from the main QuickBooks menu choose Edit and then click either Insert Line or Delete Line.
Exchange Rate
Enter an exchange rate if the transaction's currency is foreign. QuickBooks uses the rate to convert foreign amounts into home currency amounts.
Note: The exchange rate field is grayed out and uses a value of 1 when only home currency accounts are used.
Clear Splits
Removes all the information entered in the Expenses or Items tabs.
Recalculates the amount of the check by adding the line item amounts in the detail area.
See also
Writing checks to purchase
inventory or other items
Writing checks
to pay nonemployees for time worked
Paying 1099 vendors by direct deposit


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Fino Announces App Development for Windows 8 Mobile Platform
Consulting Firm Adds Next-Gen Windows Development to its Award Winning iOS Offerings
Jul 25, 2012, 12:30 ET from Fino
NEW YORK, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fino, a technology and consulting firm that delivers cloud and mobile solutions for the enterprise, announced today that it will be developing mobile applications on Windows 8. Fino's support for Windows 8 builds on the firm's renowned development capabilities for Apple's iOS platform. Their services have been widely embraced by several Fortune 1000 companies – most notably Hess, for whom they developed a suite of award-winning iOS sales applications.
"As longtime Microsoft partners, we're very excited about the mobile capabilities of Windows 8," said Brian Fino, Managing Director of Fino. "We work with our clients to develop exceptional cloud-based mobile applications that deliver tremendous business value. In this space, Apple has been our vendor of choice. However, the upcoming hardware offerings running Windows 8 provide a viable alternative to the iPad. And that will make our Enterprise clients very happy."
Fino will begin developing for the Windows 8 platform immediately, and is re-designing some of its iOS applications and offerings for Windows 8. "Windows 8 presents a new design paradigm that is focused around information and typography," says Chad Haas, Creative Director of Fino. Fino is applying Metro designs to its applications in sales, banking, education, and other enterprise capabilities.
About Fino
Founded in 2006, Fino provides cloud and mobile application design, development and consulting services to Fortune 1000 organizations. Fino services a wide-range of industries including finance, energy, media, retail and not-for-profit institutions. Fino is committed to increasing the profitability and organizational efficiencies of its clients by helping them determine the best technology strategies that meet their business goals. The company is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit www.finoconsulting.com.
Contact: Doug Hesney/Ben Jaffe
Dukas Public Relations
Tel.: (212) 704-7385
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com/ firstname.lastname@example.com
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By Neila Seciov
Whether buying or renting, the cost of housing eats up a considerable percentage of one's earnings. Housing costs have a vital effect on people's standard of living and yet receive remarkably little attention from politicians.
While politicians periodically express concern about rising interest rates, they neglect the price which buyers have to pay. Politicians attack interest rates because these can be blamed on the already unpopular banks.
If they were to look into prices, they would have to start with the real estate industry. This could arouse hostility not just from the industry, but among supporters and voters who benefit from the activities of auctioneers, estate agents and developers. Numerous politicians, on all sides of politics, also benefit from such activities.
Auctioneers and estate agents are hired by owners who are selling and renting property. Their operations are all aimed at increasing prices and rents, partly for the benefit of their clients but also to heighten their own commissions.
There is a two-fold connection between prices and rents: buyers who pay high prices want to increase rents to cover their capital costs, while landlords who are contemplating selling may inflate rents in order to make the price look like a good investment.
Sellers normally need no encouragement to seek the highest prices. But in the case of rents, the initiative often comes from letting agents who constantly urge landlords to increase rents. Until recently, many agents increased rents without consulting owners, though this practice has now been outlawed in NSW.
Ironically, increased rents do not necessarily lead to increased incomes for landlords. If rent is increased during the course of a tenancy, the tenant will often give notice, and the property may be vacant for three or four weeks. The landlord then has to pay the agent a re-letting fee and reimburse him/her for the costs of advertising. Moreover, once a unit is empty the need for refurbishment becomes apparent resulting in further delays and costs. If rent is increased at the beginning of a new tenancy tenants may rent only for a short period.
The frenzy to see prices and rents increase is fuelled by speculators, who do not regard houses and flats as places in which people live, but as commodities to be traded like shares, foreign currency, gold or pork-belly futures.
Speculators vary from the short-term investor (who is more interested in selling at a capital gain than collecting a steady rental income) to the person who buys and sells units off the plan for a profit. These people have strengthened, if not created, the general perception that property values will always go up and the feeling among owner-occupiers that they are "entitled" to a capital gain.
When they come to sell and have to pay capital gains tax, these speculators are given an exemption from inflation which they themselves have helped create!
Potential buyers live in fear that they must buy while they can still afford a deposit or miss out. This fear drives them to pay the inflated prices demanded by sellers.
Auction rigging
Sellers' expectations and buyers' fears are nurtured by the real estate industry and in particular by the auction system. Auctions are notorious for being rigged as auctioneers inflate sale prices by taking bids from "dummy bidders" planted in the audience or from colleagues feigning mobile phone conversations with non- existent bidders, or simply by "taking bids off the wall".
If they really wanted to, politicians could pass legislation to prevent auction-rigging. It would take only one successful prosecution with a jail sentence for an auctioneer and a conniving vendor to send shivers down the spine of the real estate industry. However, there is no indication that politicians — federal or state — have the slightest inclination to intervene.
Recently a hiccup in the market prompted politicians to express fears that home owners might not receive the capital gains they expect. While they feign sympathy with battlers struggling to buy a first home, their real sympathy is with those who benefit from, and actively encourage, the upward trend in prices. Politicians show no concern when inflation brings capital gains to the well-to-do.
During the federal elections John Howard voiced "concern" over the widening gap between rich and poor. Housing is a significant factor in making the rich richer and the poor poorer. Now his government is contemplating cutting Commonwealth housing funds and using taxpayers' money to subsidise the rents which poor tenants would pay to landlords of privately owned property! Landlords and the real estate industry must be chuckling with glee.


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From a Distance!
Two spacecraft have managed to snag images of our Earth and the Moon, but from far, far away.
NASA's MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) orbiter circling Mercury took the image July 19 as part of a campaign to search for natural satellites of Mercury.
MESSENGER was at a distance of 98 million kilometers (61 million miles) from Earth in its photo shoot.
One day later in the search for satellites of Mercury, MESSENGER again took similar images of the Earth and Moon. The date of those images, July 20, was the 44th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the Moon. All six Apollo landing sites are illuminated in the MESSENGER images, although they cannot be resolved. Their locations are marked on a simulated image.
The MESSENGER image of July 19 was taken on the same day that images with Earth in the scene were acquired by the Cassini spacecraft, as part of a mosaic of the backlit Saturn system.
In a Cassini image, Earth, is 898 million miles away, appearing as a blue dot at center right; the Moon can be seen as a fainter protrusion off its right side.
Images from Cassini "show a view of the Earth, our Moon, and us, in a way we only rarely get to see … from the most distant robotic outpost we have ever established around another planet," said Carolyn Porco, Cassini Imaging Team leader and Director of the Cassini Imaging Central Laboratory for Operations (CICLOPS) in Boulder, Colorado.
The Cassini-Huygens mission is a cooperative project of NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency.
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The Megahair Family is an award-winning, family-run beauty company boasting three unique brands and seventeen spas and salons across the Lower Mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island: Eccotique Spas and Salons (Aveda concept), Zennkai Salons and Cut Stop.
We're known equally well for our amazing service providers, killer selection of professional hair, nail and body-care products and passionate, know-it-all (in a good way!) front-end staff. Our prices can't be beat, either. Maybe you've seen us around, but have we had a chance to meet you yet?
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We believe in fostering a creative, compassionate business environment, enjoying affordable luxuries often, educating our guests to look and feel their best and helping people to celebrate their inner beauty every single day.
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We're nothing without the communities that inspire, delight and sustain us. Giving back is a huge priority – you'll spot us out and about at fundraisers, local events and fashion shows as well as hosting big special events like Daymaker Day, our annual pampering tribute to the parents of seriously ill children.
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With a love this big, we've got to share it – our eyes are on you first, Canada.
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How do we love thee, Eccotique? Let us count (some of) the ways. The unmistakable scent of Aveda products as we walk through the door. Five star service. Warm scented towels. Surprise complimentary hand massages. Treatment names like West Coast Forest Fire, Ancient Cedars Mud Wrap and YVR. Luxurious L'Oreal hair treatments. Forgetting that we only walked in out of curiosity while shopping for winter coats. Products that actually do what we're told they'll do. Feeling like a VIP every time. Treating ourselves all year round. Black shellac. Falling asleep during a hot stone massage. Dreaming of a spa weekend that never ends. Seeing you again. Visit Eccotique's Website
Eccotique Salon is an elegant, contemporary salon located in Metrotown Centre in Burnaby. The salon uses and sells products from Kerastase, Aveda, Bumble & Bumble and Kevin Murphy. All of Eccotique Salon's stylists are extensively trained and the majority of them have over 20 years experience creating amazing looks for clients. The salon combines the best of a salon experience with a spa-like feel. Visit Eccotique's Website
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Carom Billiards.
After a one-year absence, Sweden's Torbjörn Blomdahl again assumed his familiar role as the world's best three-cushion player. The popular Blomdahl won his seventh Billiards Worldcup Association (BWA) title since 1988, finishing the last four stops of the BWA Tour with a rush and overcoming a substantial lead in standings points held by defending world champion Dick Jaspers of The Netherlands. Daniel Sanchez of Spain won the unified BWA/Union Mondiale de Billard world crown.
In July Las Vegas, Nev., was the host city for the first Grand Prix three-cushion tournament on American soil in a decade, despite political turmoil and in-fighting between the collaborating Carom Corner Tour (CCT) and the U.S. Billiard Association (USBA) that still threatened the event mere months before it was to take place. The USBA president's resignation defused the situation, and to the relief of both players and fans, the Carl S. Conlon Memorial World Cup drew 140 players, thought to be the largest and almost certainly the best field ever assembled in the U.S. Scoring was exceptional, with the 32 finalists averaging 1.415 points-per-inning (PPI) in the unusual and nerve-wrenching single elimination format. Sang Chun Lee won five straight matches and averaged 1.625 PPI to capture the $6,500 first prize.
The CCT's 1999 schedule attracted another world-class field to the U.S. in August in Chicago. A $45,000 purse was at stake, and the star-studded international field responded to the challenge with blistering scoring averages and scintillating high runs. Blomdahl, the runner-up, finished with the highest PPI grand average ever recorded in the U.S., a breathtaking 1.919 (despite three losses), and posted the tournament's high run of 18. It was Sang Chun Lee's flawless streak of 11 victories in a row, however, that gave him the title and the $6,500 first prize. The South Korean-born New Yorker had only slightly less-dizzying statistics than Blomdahl, with a 1.739 PPI average and a high run of 17. Lee also won an astounding and unprecedented 10th consecutive U.S. national three-cushion title.
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In pocket billiards the year provided no relief for the embattled U.S. men's professional player organizations and their members as the seven-year-long struggle for control of the sport's top players and tournament-sanctioning rights continued. Oddly, neither of the major initial combatants in the squabbling, the Professional Billiards Tour (PBT) and the Professional Cuesports Association (PCA), seemed to be viable organizations any longer. For the second year neither body had a sanctioned tour, and no events were held that required (or were dependent on) sanctioning by either group. No acknowledgement of dissolution had come from either group, but veteran industry observers speculated that neither organization was likely to survive. That prospect was a bewildering one, since pocket billiards, both in the U.S. and worldwide, had been riding a strong wave of popularity for 10–15 years, and the Women's Professional Billiard Association had experienced steady increases in its tournament participation, purses, sponsorship, television exposure, and spectator attendance.
The PBT, which had an arrangement with Camel cigarettes to sponsor several million dollars' worth of professional events over several years, lost that sponsorship and was reportedly suing Camel over the issue. Camel, meanwhile, continued the program on its own, dropping the PBT and seeking to avoid the PBT-PCA conflict by running the eight major events itself and letting the tournaments be open to everyone. In 1999, after two seasons of conducting that open tour program, Camel announced the discontinuance of the program.
What remained for the players was a handful of independently produced tournaments about which they had nothing to say, over which they had no control, and—without the $860,000 Camel tour—offering about as much money as pool players had competed for in 1959. Even the Mizerak Senior Tour, hailed just a year earlier as a "haven of peace amidst the political tempest found at most other events," was in 1999 publicly accused of monetary irregularities and mismanagement by a faction of players. Though evidently the accusations were not proved, their effect on the tour's future was potentially damaging.
The World Confederation of Billiards Sports, a group of billiard and snooker supporters seeking inclusion of the cue sports in the Olympics, made significant progress in 1999. The body gained official recognition by the International Olympic Committee as an official sponsoring federation. The International World Games Association (IWGA) also accepted four cue sport disciplines to be contested in the IWGA VI World Games, to be held in Japan in 2001. Men's pocket billiards, snooker, and caroms, as well as women's pockets, were scheduled to be played.
In December 1998 international team pocket billiards competition at the Mosconi Cup in London—the "greatest spectacle in Nineball"—Team U.S.A. turned back Team Europe in a thrilling 13–9 match. The 1998 Player of the Year awards went to both Francisco Bustamante and Buddy Hall among the men, while English star Allison Fisher won the women's title for the third straight year.
At the tournament in Sheffield, Eng., in May, Stephen Hendry of Scotland became the first man to win the world professional snooker title for the seventh time and provided the incentive for an all-around standard of excellence in 1999. (See Biographies.) His maximum break of 147 in the final of the British Open at Plymouth, Eng., was emulated by Ronnie O'Sullivan of England at the Grand Prix event held in October in Preston, Eng., where the eighth 147 break in professional competition was compiled during the year.
The Grand Prix, the 15th in the series, was won by Hendry's compatriot John Higgins, who defeated Mark Williams of Wales by nine frames to eight in the final. Overseas influence was diminished by the elimination of James Wattana of Thailand in the fifth round and Marco Fu of Hong Kong at the quarter-final stage, and by the end of the year, three British players, Higgins, Hendry, and Williams, had moved to the forefront in world rankings.


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Career and job-search news, trends, and scoops for job-seekers, compiled by the staff of Quintessential Careers.
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|February 23, 2009
More layoffs, new tools for finding the hidden job market and applying for unemployment benefits, and with an eye toward March as a tipping point for future.
More employers announced job layoffs in the past week, including: Volcom, Disney, Borders, Avon, General Motors, Goodyear, Agilent Technologies, Chrysler, ConocoPhillips, and Smithfield Foods.
To assist job-seekers looking for new work opportunities, we have added a new article, Tapping Into the Hidden Job Market: Uncovering Unpublicized Job Leads.
To assist workers who are about to be — or have just been — laid off, we have links to every state's unemployment Website, where in many cases you can apply online.
Finally, an interesting article on Time.com by Douglas McIntyre suggests that March may be the tipping point for the recession in the U.S. — that by the end of next month we may know enough about the pace of job losses, the level of confidence in the banking system, the fate of the domestic automakers, the state of the housing market in terms of prices and foreclosures, and several key indicators (including consumer confidence, retail spending). Furthermore, the stimulus bill should begin having an impact on both spending and tax cuts. Finally, March is also the end of the first quarter and the transition to the next quarter, which makes investors and other pause and reflect on quarterly results and predictions for the next quarter and beyond.
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Freescale adds memory, functionality to 8-bit MCU line
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Austin, Tex. Eying applications ranging from security systems to consumer devices to ZigBee wireless designs, Freescale Semiconductor is expanding its GT family of 8-bit microcontrollers, adding more memory and more functionality.
The GT16A and GT8A are introduced as a cost reduction to existing parts, and offer drop-in compatibility with the GT family, as well as seamless software migration. Pin compatibility from 8K to 60K flash provides greater flexibility for design, and allows customers to build their own product lines.
The GT16A and GT8A integrate up to 2 Kbytes of RAM and 16K of flash memory allowing designers greater flexibility and improved performance for managing real-time peripheral interaction. By achieving a decreased flash memory voltage level of 1.8V, Freescale supplies customers with advanced capabilities to improve the performance and flexibility of their battery designs.
Example applications for these parts include home security systems, game pads, handheld meters, portable consumer electronics and ZigBee wireless designs. Pricing for the GT16 is $2.11 in quantities of 10,000 pieces. The GT8 is $1.91 in the same quantity bracket.
For more product information, check out www.freescale.com/8bit.
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PROVO — The road to a spot on a Division I basketball team is not always lined with deep stacks of scholarship offers.
Three BYU Cougars — sophomore swingmen Brock Zylstra and Stephen Rogers, and senior forward Logan Magnusson — can vouch for that. But none regret the paths they took to land a spot on BYU's roster.
"It was one of the best decisions I've ever made," Rogers said of his one season at Mesa Community College, where he was a junior college All-American before transferring to BYU.
Magnusson, a product of Wasatch High, first played a year at Dixie State and then a year at Salt Lake Community College, where he helped the Bruins bring home a national junior college championship in 2008.
"There are a lot of coaches who are interested in a lot of kids out there, but want to see how they do at the collegiate level first," Magnusson said. "The JC level is a nice middle ground where they can see if a kid is able to play at the D-I level.
"If I would have gone to a bigger D-I, I saw myself sitting on the bench and not improving much, so I didn't really want to go try to walk on anywhere so I took the JC route and it worked out well for me. I figured if I could get my education paid for and get the chance to play and improve and prove myself, and eventually get up to the next level, that that was the best road for me," Magnusson said.
Zylstra, a prep star in Southern California, had a different philosophy. Even though he had junior college and Division II offers, he knew exactly where he wanted to play basketball after high school.
"I always wanted to come to BYU. My brother went here, my sister went here, and this is where I wanted to play," he said.
The BYU coaching staff was up front with Zylstra early on, saying there were no scholarships available, but if he walked on and proved worthy of one later, that one might become available.
"They said we'll see how you do your freshman year and see how you do as a walk-on, and that was kind of a downer for me because I wanted to be a scholarship player," Zylstra said.
Zylstra redshirted his first season at BYU and then went on an LDS mission. Upon his return to BYU, and after a summer of hard offseason work with his teammates, coach Dave Rose called him in and offered him the scholarship that he had long worked for and dreamed of.3 comments on this story
"But scholarships are only year-to-year for everybody, so I know I need to keep proving that I deserve it and keep busting my tail every day," Zylstra said.
Even though it was a little more difficult, and at times uncertain, Rogers, Magnusson and Zylstra are proud of how they ended up as members of BYU's basketball team.
"When the coaches tell you that you can earn a spot, they're telling you the truth," Zylstra said. "But it is a hard road. But if you have other offers to play somewhere else and that's what you want to do, then there's nothing wrong with that, either."
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Network safety protocol certified
The motion control network by Mechatrolink received certification by TÜV Rheinland for complying with IEC61508 safety integrity level SIL3.
The Mechatrolink Members Association (MMA) said its Mechatrolink motion control network received certification. TÜV Rheinland, an independent group, confirmed the specifications satisfied the requirements of IEC61508 safety integrity level SIL3.
The certification of the Mechatrolink field network for safety makes it possible for MMA members to build motion control and machine control systems for use in applications that comply with safety standards.
Mechatrolink connects devices such as servo motors, servo amps and I/O to each other and to motion controllers such as PLCs, PACs and motion controllers. Mechatrolink is available in both RS485 and Ethernet versions, operates at speeds up to 100 Mbps and can support up to 62 simultaneous devices.
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Before the calendar turned, 2016 already had the makings of a pivotal year for manufacturing, and for the world.
There were the big events for the year, including the United States as Partner Country at Hannover Messe in April and the 2016 International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago in September. There's also the matter of the U.S. presidential elections in November, which promise to shape policy in manufacturing for years to come.
But the year started with global economic turmoil, as a slowdown in Chinese manufacturing triggered a worldwide stock hiccup that sent values plummeting. The continued plunge in world oil prices has resulted in a slowdown in exploration and, by extension, the manufacture of exploration equipment.
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Viking Gas Transmission Company
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Effective Date: 11/01/1993, Docket: RS92- 52-001, Status: Effective
Original Sheet No. 98 Original Sheet No. 98 : Superseded
(For Use Under Rate Schedule IT)
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this ______ day of ____________, 19___, by and between Viking
Gas Transmission Company, a Delaware corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Transporter," and
_____________________________, a __________ corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Shipper."
Transporter and Shipper shall be collectively referred to herein as the "Parties."
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual agreements herein
contained, Transporter and Shipper agree as follows:
1.1 Equivalent Quantity - shall mean that during any given period of time, the quantities of
gas delivered by Transporter hereunder at the Delivery Point(s) shall be the thermal
equivalent of the quantities of gas received by Transporter for the account of Shipper
for transportation hereunder at the Receipt Point(s), less quantities provided by
Shipper for Transporter's system fuel and use requirements and gas lost and unaccounted
for associated with this transportation service. For purposes of determining Equivalent
Quantity, Transporter shall use established thermal conversion factors derived from
measurement on a dry dekatherm basis pursuant to the General Terms and Conditions of
Transporter's FERC Gas Tariff and the applicable Rate Schedules.
1.2 Receipt Point(s) - shall mean all designated receipt points of Transporter as specified
on Exhibit A attached hereto.
1.3 Delivery Point(s) - shall mean all designated delivery points of Transporter as
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WASHINGTON, May 19 (UPI) -- A Louisiana senator was one of five Republicans to vote against legislation introduced by Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell to expand offshore oil drilling.
Sen. David Vitter, R-La., said he opposed the measure, similar to bills passed by the Republican House, because it didn't go as far as the House bills in opening new tracts along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and in the eastern gulf for drilling, The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune reported Thursday.
The measure also included a provision that would have gone further than current Interior Department regulations and require a third party review of containment response provisions of any exploration plans.
"I think this is a completely unnecessary extra burden, extra hurdle, extra layer of requirement," Vitter said in his floor speech on the bill. "We need to make the permitting process smoother, more streamlined, more accelerated, not move in the opposite direction."
The measure failed on a vote of 42-57.
Other Republicans voting against the McConnell bill in addition to Vitter were Sens. Jim DeMint of South Carolina, Richard Shelby of Alabama, Mike Lee of Utah and Olympia Snowe of Maine.


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eBay Inc. (EBAY - Free Report) reported third quarter earnings of 33 cents, including share-based compensation. Earnings excluding SBC came in at 60 cents, better than the Zacks Consensus of 55 cents. Shares appreciated 2.44% in after-hours trading.
The quarter was a good one for eBay, helped by holiday-driven demand and the impact of recent acquisitions was also positive. The Payments segment and mobile platforms remain the high points.
Gross revenue of $3.38 billion was up 14.0% sequentially and 35.5% year over year, exceeding consensus expectations of $3.32 billion and eBay's guidance range of $3.20-3.35 billion. eBay's strategy of moving traffic to bigger sellers appears to be paying off, as the improved customer experience seems to be having a positive impact on results.
Nearly 86% of total revenue was transactions-based, while the remaining 14% came from marketing services. Both transactions-based revenue (up 14.2% sequentially) and marketing services revenue (up 12.3% sequentially) contributed to the revenue upside versus guidance. They were also up 32.5% and 54.9%, respectively, from a year ago.
Revenue by Segment
eBay reports revenue under the Marketplaces and Payments segments. The Marketplaces segment essentially refers to the revenue earned from the sale of goods available on eBay properties. The Payments segment refers to revenues generated through Paypal. Consequently, both segments derive revenue from transactions, as well as marketing services.
eBay's core gross merchandise volume ("GMV") during the quarter excluding vehicles volume was up 12.4% sequentially and 9.6% year over year. Volumes were helped by the holiday season, although the growth rate lagged that in the year-ago quarter. Payment volumes strengthened again, growing 14.0% and 24.2%, respectively, from the previous and year-ago quarters.
eBay's mobile business had a good quarter, with sales touching $4 billion in 2011, in-line with its original expectations. However, the fourth quarter was likely below expectations, since the company estimated sales of $5 billion at the end of the previous quarter. This compares with $2 billion generated in 2010.
Mobile payments through the Paypal Mobile Express Checkout system and the Zong acquisition are expected to boost mobile payment volumes going forward. eBay currently expects total mobile payment volume to increase to $7 billion in 2012.
Marketplaces revenue for the quarter jumped 7.2% sequentially and 16.3% from the year-ago quarter. The sequential revenue increase was the net impact of a 6.6% increase in transaction revenue and a 9.9% increase in marketing services revenue. The year-over-year increase was due to a 14.6% increase in transaction revenue and a 24.1% increase in marketing services revenue.
However, vehicles volume suffered, declining 13% sequentially and 3% from the year-ago quarter. Marketing services continued to benefit from the addition of GSI in the June quarter. Active users in Marketplaces were 100.4 million, up by 1.7 million during the quarter. Marketplaces generated 53% of total revenue.
eBay's top-rated sellers now account for around 50% of GMV in the U.S., with same store sales growing 19% year over year. Therefore, sellers are gaining from coming to eBay and driving more traffic to eBay properties. Technology improvements and deduplication of listings are helping the process.
Payments revenue increased 12.0% sequentially and 27.6% from the year-ago quarter. Revenue from transactions was up 12.0% sequentially although down 24.9% year over year, with the revenue generated per transaction dropping from both the previous and year-ago quarters.
However, the revenue per user increased nicely from both the previous and year-ago quarters despite the fact that the number of users increased yet again. The numbers seem to indicate that customers showed a preference for to a larger number of lower-value items.
Revenue from marketing services was up 11.5% sequentially and up 84.2% from the year-ago quarter. The holiday season helped drive sales. The Payments segment generated 37% of total revenue.
GSI -- Last year, eBay closed the acquisition of GSI, which brought in the remaining 11% of revenue, up from a 7% contribution in the preceding quarter. Toys, health and beauty products drove sales in the last quarter.
Revenue by Geography
Around 49% of total revenue was generated in the U.S., representing a sequential increase of 16.6% and a year-over-year increase of 48.8%. The balance came from international markets, which were up 11.5% sequentially and 24.6% year over year.
Overall, the U.S., China and the U.K. grew, while other regions in Europe, such as Germany slowed.
The pro forma gross margin for the quarter was 70.0%, up 31 bps sequentially and down 221 bps year over year. Volumes were a positive in both the sequential and year-over-year comparisons. However, eBay sold more low-value items, which were resulted in a slight negative. The Payments segment was very strong however, with the higher take rate being helped by lower transaction expenses and a lower transaction loss rate.
Marketplaces margins are generally much higher than Payments margins. However, 64% of transactions in the last quarter were under the fixed price format. The share of the fixed price format has been more or less stable to slightly growing for the last four quarters, which basically means that the company is now much more exposed to the severe price competition in the online retail market.
Operating expenses of $1.51 billion were higher than the previous quarter's $1.40 billion. The operating margin was 24.8%, up 237 bps sequentially and down 141 bps from the year-ago quarter. The sequential improvement was largely on account of lower S&M expenses as a percentage of sales, although all except cost of sales declined. S&M was the only expense to have declined from the year-ago quarter.
Excluding the impact of restructuring gains, acquisition-related costs, the amortization of intangible assets, the gain on sale of Skype and other items on a tax-adjusted basis, the pro forma net income was $437.0 million or 12.9% net income margin, compared to $526.8 million or 17.8% in the previous quarter and $602.6 million or 24.1% in the year-ago quarter.
Including the special items, the GAAP net income was $1.98 billion ($1.51 per share) compared to $490.5 million ($0.37 per share) in the September 2011 quarter and $559.2 million ($0.42 per share) in the December quarter of last year.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
The company has a solid balance sheet, with cash and short term investments of $5.93 billion, up $1.92 billion in the last quarter. eBay generated $982.3 million in cash from operations and spent $291.6 million on capex, netting a free cash flow of $690.7 million (up from $525.6 million in the last quarter). Other important uses of cash were $67.9 million on acquisitions and $249.9 million on share repurchases. Cash received for Skype was $2.27 billion.
Management expects first quarter 2012 revenue of $3.05-3.15 billion (down 8.3% sequentially and up 21.8% year over year at the mid-point), GAAP EPS of 37 to 38 cents and non-GAAP EPS of 50 to 51 cents. Revenue guidance was below consensus expectations of $3.16 billion, although the EPS is stronger than the estimated 45 cents.
For 2011, management expects revenue of $13.7-$14.0 billion, GAAP EPS of $1.76 to $1.81 and non-GAAP EPS of $2.25 to $2.30.
eBay's business continues to show all signs of a turnaround. Both Payments and Marketplaces are showing improving trends versus the year-ago quarter, an indication of the changing business profile.
We think eBay has taken all the necessary measures, beginning with the fixed price format, moving on to wooing big sellers and customers, and then improving the technology and navigation of its properties.
To this, the company has now started adding key capabilities through acquisitions. For instance, GSI brought fulfillment services, while Zong brought capabilities in online payment systems.
At the same time, we remain concerned about increasing competition from major online retailers, such as Amazon.com (AMZN - Free Report) , as well as many other smaller players. Additionally, Google Inc has been making some plays in the online retail space that potentially increase competition for the company. While eBay's payments business shows great promise, here too competition may be expected to pick up as banks and other companies announce their own payment systems and Google's digital wallet gathers steam.
We are impressed with eBay's strategy and execution, despite the fact that it could face near-term hurdles and of course increasing competition. Our sentiments are reflected in the Zacks rank of #3, implying a hold rating in the short term (1-3 months).
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This kit uses 2 bulbs in each head although there are 4 bulbholders, the bulbs are LED balanced daylight bulbs with 5500K colour temperature. With 2 x 25W LED bulbs the light output is more than with 4 x 50W CFL bulbs and 2 x 45W bulbs the light output is the same as 5 of our 105W CFL bulbs.
They are like a conventional softbox having rods and the heads are switched on the back to allow half power they can be used with or without the softbox and have the added facility to take an umbrella.
Everything needed is included in the kit, including mains leads.
Our LED bulbs are all daylight balanced with a colour temperature of 5500k with a CRI of 90 and have a small fan to disipate heat. They also have a thermal cut out which means they won't overheat and
Our bulbs are all daylight balanced with a colour temperature of 5500 k with a CRI of 90 and have a small fan to disipate heat. They also have a thermal cut out which means they won't overheat and we suggest only 2 bulbs in a softbox to avoid any overheating issues.
The Price is for the kit but you need to choose Micansu LED bulbs.
25 Watt LED Bulb
Luminous Flux 2500
2 x bulbs 1 metre away ISO 320 f5 50th second (one softbox).
Can be used for video or product photography where the is longer exposure and the camera is set on a tripod.
45 Watt LED Bulb
Luminous Flux 4500
2 x bulbs 1 metre away ISO 320 f7.1 50th Second (one softbox).
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There is an option to choose larger stands and also a bag,
The medium bag and the A034 bag will take all the kit with the LS1680 Portable Light Stand.
If you want the larger 3 metre stands then you would also need the A005.
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What is your most recent book? Tell us a bit about it.
My most recent book is Prayers for Prodigals. It's a book of Scripture-based prayers and meditations for the parents of prodigal kids.
When you're the parent of a prodigal you know you need to pray, but you're often so overwhelmed you don't know where to begin.
Instead of telling you how to pray, Prayers for Prodigals encourages you to pray by taking you directly there and leading you in prayer.
Tell us something about yourself.
I've been writing since my 4th grade teacher discovered it was a great way to keep me out of trouble. It still does (sometimes). Today I'm a husband, father, pastor, author and beekeeper. But the writing doesn't keep me out of trouble with the bees.
What inspired you to write this book?
I love my kids dearly. They've made some choices which have caused them real pain and difficulty, and I hate to see them go through it. This book is a "cry from the heart" for them, and an effort to bring the help only God can give into their lives. I was also inspired by an excellent book, For Prodigals and Those Who Love Them, by Ruth Bell Graham. That's a "heart-cry" book as well, and it had a huge impact on me when my daughter was going through a difficult time.
How did you publish this book? Why did you decide on that publisher?
Discovery House is my publisher (dhp.org). They opened the door for my first book (The Lost Art of Praying Together), and I'm deeply grateful. They're a wonderful team to work with.
How did you know you wanted to be a writer? How did you get started?
I wanted to write nonfiction Christian devotional books since I was about 15. Even at that age I read alot, and the reading had a profound impact on my life and faith.
What do you believe is the hardest part of writing?
Letting it go. Once I write something, I like to go back and re-craft it. It's always good to edit, but I can be tempted to "overwrite." When that happens, it loses freshness if you're not careful. Sometimes, you just have to step away.
How do you do research for your books?
My first book, The Lost Art of Praying Together, came out of doctoral work in the area of church history. I love reading old books (at least a century old) and gaining insights from their lives, so different and yet so similar. I also love reading the Bible. In the quiet of those moments God seems to lead me down roads of discovery I would never find on my own.
Did you learn anything from writing this book? What?
I was amazed at how quickly this book came to me. I felt as if God was carrying me at times, making this a surprisingly easy book to write.
What are you reading now?
I just finished reading George Muller's autobiography. Right now I'm reading Transforming Prayer by Daniel Henderson.
What types of books do you like to read? Who are your favorite authors? Why?
As mentioned, I love old books. Two of my favorites are The Valley of Vision, a collection of beautiful prayers, and also the 1797 edition of Olney Hymns, by John Newton (author of Amazing Grace) and British poet William Cowper. Their use of the English language soars and the content is inspiring and challenging–both are beautiful works.
Are you working on your next book? What can you tell us about it?
Yes, but it's just in the proposal stage at the moment (so it's a secret!). I can hardly wait to share it!
What is the best advice you could give other writers about writing or publishing?
Write from the heart, and from your personal experience.
What are you doing to promote your latest book?
Speaking, blogging and giving seminars on the vital importance of prayer. The book has also been blessed with some great endorsements, from Franklin Graham (himself a former prodigal), author Cheri Fuller, and Fern Nichols (founder of Moms In Touch International). I've also started a website called PrayersForProdigals.org where parents can share prayer requests for their kids.
Where can readers learn more about you and your book?
Please visit Discovery House Publishers at dhp.org, and my web and blogsite at JamesBanks.org.


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"Working Together for Safety"
Michael Huerta, Miami, Fla.
August 20, 2013
2013 PASS Annual Convention
As Prepared for Delivery
Thank you, Mike (Perrone). It's great to be here. The FAA and PASS have enjoyed a very good working relationship and I am committed to continuing to improve it.
You all know as well as anyone that the FAA's number one mission is safety. That's what we all think about 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And one of the greatest benefits of having a good working relationship with our unions is that we can spend more time thinking of ways to enhance safety to make our system run better.
Our good relationship has led to the new contract that was signed for Tech Ops employees in December – the first since 2000. And the way we arrived at this contract was different than in the past. We took a more collaborative approach, using interest-based bargaining. We began by taking the time to understand the problems that each of us faces and where our interests lie, and we became joint problem solvers, looking for a win-win solution. And it got results.
We are in the process of conducting training for managers and union representatives on the changes that are included in this contract. We want everyone to be clear on the intent of the contract and the articles that changed.
Also, in July we reached a tentative agreement on a contract for employees represented by PASS in AVS. This agreement will now be subject to a union vote. Most employees under this proposed contract have gone more than 20 years without a new contract. While this is not a done deal, this agreement represents real progress, not just at the bargaining table, but also in the relationship between PASS and the FAA.
I look forward to strengthening our relationship with PASS so that together, we can continue enhancing the safety of our system.
Later today you'll be hearing from three top FAA officials, Vaughn Turner, the head of Tech Ops; Joseph Teixeira, the head of safety and technical training, and John Allen, the director of Flight Standards. They will join PASS representatives to talk about how we can all work together to improve safety.
I want to emphasize one of the core truths about safety. It is a job not just for people who have "safety" in their title. It's a job for everyone, everywhere, every day. It never stops. And it takes all of us to think about safety and to actively discuss these issues in order to reach the next level.
We are continuing with the Safety Stand Down for Tech Ops. This eight-hour training session twice a year reviews the basics. It's always good to slow down every so often and think about the basics, like how we drive our vehicles and how we climb towers, so that we always put safety first. We thank PASS for partnering with us on this important initiative.
Vaughn Turner has taken on the role of FAA's Designated Safety Health Official. He has responsibility for workplace safety for the entire agency and all 47,000 employees. It's a big job and I'm confident that the lessons that we learn in TechOps can be useful to the rest of the agency and vice versa.
Tech Ops keeps our system safe by maintaining more than 66,000 pieces of equipment. You service more than 1,200 Instrument Landing Systems; more than 1,000 VORs; and more than 240 Airport Surveillance Radars. You understand a thing or two about electricity. You make sure the radios work, the lights are on, and the generators are ready to back up our system.
If our equipment doesn't function correctly, we have no system. PASS members understand the software and the hardware for the terminal and en route automation platforms. In fact, PASS subject matter experts are helping us with ERAM, Time Based Flow Management, Data Comm, and NAS Voice Switch as well as more than 30 other projects.
We have learned that getting our workforce involved on the early end of major transformation programs greatly improves the outcome. When you stop and ask the people who are going to use or repair a product how they feel about it, and whether it's working, you get some very direct and important feedback. So thank you for your hard work and valuable contributions in these areas.
The FAA and PASS are working together in a very collaborative way on several safety programs that reinforce the importance of all points safety.
For example, the Certified Safe initiative recognizes individuals who go above and beyond. If an employee sees a colleague doing something that makes the workplace safer, we encourage you to let us know so that we can acknowledge the good work.
Vaughn recently recognized a PASS member who is an automation systems specialist at Indianapolis Center. This individual, Javon Henry, saw that we could make changes in the Time Based Flow Management system that would minimize any loss of system availability during the deployment.
The TBFM system connects our centers to our airports and allows them to work together to improve the flow of air traffic into congested airports. For example, controllers at en route centers surrounding Atlanta help meter the flow of traffic to Atlanta and Charlotte. If a carrier leaves Minneapolis and is ahead of schedule, we can slow them down en route so that they arrive when there is an available runway in Atlanta. This keeps the system running smoothly and minimizes delays for everyone.
Javon had ideas for the installation process of TBFM and as the subject matter expert for PASS, he let them be known. It would be a good idea to train technicians before installing the system, so that they would be ready to maintain it, he said. And it would be good to have the new system working properly at one site, before deploying it at many locations. Javon had more than a dozen ideas that led to an improved deployment. He did not accept anything other than success.
And for that, he got the Certified Safe recognition. So thank you to Javon and many others who are standing up for safety.
I can't emphasize enough how important communication and collaboration is. For the past two years, we have run a pilot program in the Central Service Area where Tech-Ops employees can report problems that they see in order to make the system safer. By now, I think you are all familiar with T-SAP, which is similar to the self-reporting programs for pilots – ASAP, and for air traffic controllers – ATSAP. We have received numerous reports from technicians since the pilot program began in October 2011, and we've made 58 changes to mitigate hazards in our airspace system due to these reports.
We are using corrective action and training before punishment or discipline to solve the problems in our system. These reports are not about blame – they are about having the professionalism and practices in place that let us know where problems exist so we can come together to try to resolve them. Our safety culture is dependent on people being able to say anything without fear of reprisal. You should be able to raise your hand and say, "Hey, this isn't working." That's even if your boss came up with the idea. By working together and being open, we have a chance to draw on everyone's expertise to address problems. This is very important for our success. We are encouraging everyone to voluntarily report safety information that may help identify potential precursors to accidents. Let me give you an example of why T-SAP matters and how it's improving safety. And let me stress that this program is working so well because we are working with PASS on this. We are all working together.
A T-SAP report came in after an electric heater in an engine generator room malfunctioned. The heater scorched the ceiling of the room that helped run an Airport Surveillance Radar-11. Of course this is not something that we want to happen again.
We reviewed that report and asked the radar team to figure out why the heater didn't work right. And they figured it out: the heater was mounted too close to the ceiling because the mounting brackets were the wrong kind. We asked everyone to inspect their heaters. Turns out, they were installed too close to the ceiling in other places too. Needless to say, those mounting brackets were changed out and the heaters were re-installed correctly.
This one T-SAP report averted and eliminated a risk of fire at several locations. This is exactly why we value voluntary reporting. It's the basis for a safety management system and a stronger safety culture. In fact, we look forward to expanding the program to include the Eastern and Western Service Areas in the coming year. So thank you to those who have participated, and everyone please keep your eyes peeled for other safety issues that you feel need attention.
The best way for us to enhance safety is to work together. We run a very large airspace system with a lot of complicated equipment. No single person has all the answers or all the insights into how to make our system better. That's why we very much value employee insight and input. We rely on it.
I hope that you'll find the sessions and panels informative at the conference this year and return to your jobs refreshed and energized to maintain and improve the safest and most efficient airspace system in the world.
Now I'd like to open it up to questions if anyone has something they'd like to ask.


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Is there already a solution to the (closed) question from nontypicalbuck? I have exactly the same problem …
The Category image on my pages are really big with the Woocommerce 2.03 and Replete 1.31
My website is currently under construction, so you cannot see it at this time. However, it's the whole page width, minus the sidebar. It's like this for all my category images.
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Hey hunchy88!
Can you please post a link to the category page? I can't seem to reproduce it on my end. The category images looks fine. You can add this on your custom.css or Quick CSS to specify the width of the category image.
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Best regards,
Thanks for your quick support Ismael!
I can give you a link to my test host, but you solution works!
Maybe you can give me a bonus…;-)
how to align the picture to the right?
Simply adding
align: right !important; to your code does not work.
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Illinois Board Approves Fairmount Improvements
The Illinois Racing Board is satisfied that Fairmount Park officials are making progress to improve conditions in the track's stable area. The IRB earlier this year took Fairmount General Manager Brian Zander to task for poor drainage, poor maintenance and other shortcomings. At Tuesday's regularly scheduled February meeting, Zander reported on progress.


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I believe that if a non resident owns a house in France he is not entitled to exemption from French CGT after 20 years of ownership as a French resident would be
Is this correct? and what is the rate of CGT payable?
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The applicable tax rate is 19%,
In relation to those from the UK, then a liability does arise in the UK, but with any French tax paid set off against tax that may be due in the UK.
Regards Peter
French Capital Gains Tax
There are various exemptions (totally unrelated to lenght of ownership) for French residentsn on the sale of their house, including notably 'principal residence' exemption. French residents do no pay CGT on the sale of their principal residence regardless of length of ownership.
I belive the exemption you're referring to is the result of the calculation of the net capital gain. A series of abatements are applied to the gross capital gains which means that the net gain is reduced to nil after 30 years (not 20 years) of ownership for disposals from 1 Feb 2012 (before 1 Feb 2012, it was 15 years). All individual taxpayers, including non French residents are entitled to this '30-year ownership' exemption.
The normal CGT rate for non French residents is 33.33% reduced to 19% for EEA residents (or if Double Tax Treaty with France states the rate) and increased to 50% for certain 'non-cooperating' countries.
There is an exemption (again, unrelated to length of ownership) available to non French residents who sell their house providing the following conditions are met:
1. The taxpayer is an EEA national which includes UK (possibly for some other nationals, but we won't go into that here).
2. The taxpayer was resident in France for a continuous 2-year period at any time preceeding the disposal. This can be proven by producing tax bills.
3.The property has been available for the taxpayer's occupation since at least 1 January of the year preceeding the disposal (essentially if it is not rented out).
4. The exemption applies to just one property. Once this exemption has been claimed for one property, it cannot be used for any other disposals at any point in time.


text: Monday, August second officially kicked off the start of two-a-day football practices. The difficult practices in the sweltering August heat are a necessary evil, but there's always that moment for every high school football player when they hear that alarm go off: what if I just stayed in bed and slept? At the very least, that decision could result in some "reminders", the term coaches use to describe strenuous physical activities designed to remind players never to make a certain mistake again. On day one of the official high school football season, WHIZ caught up with the Zanesville Blue Devils.


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Throughout my time in real estate, I have developed a comprehensive system to allow experienced and first time developers purchase and develop raw land.
Step 1: Identifying the land. After an initial consultation I will help you locate the perfect parcel. Whether it is a large tract of land in the Antelope Valley, or an ocean view site in Malibu, I will find it.
Step 2: Funding the project. Working with my many lending contacts throughout the nation will allow me to find you the best possible financing, which may include no money down and no monthly payments during the term of construction. Each loan is tailored to the individual client and project needs.
Step 3: Identifying a buildier. For smaller spec homes and subdivisions, I recommend going with a modular home builder, who can provide you with a high quality, home, bolted to a foundation that is absolutely indistinguishable from a home constructed on site. This reduces costs, eliminates the need for plans and elevations to be drawn and slashes construction time. For more information, please see the page entitled "Modular Homes." If a modular home is not right for your project, I will help you identify the right contractor for the job.
Step 4: Fund the loan and begin construction. It is that simple. I will work with you during the permitting and construction process, helping you to more smoothly navigate the process to a successful close.


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Lemony Chicken Legs
With tasty whole wheat croutons, of course.
Legs are another meaty cut that can take a longer cooking time, like a flavor-deepening roast. When a recipe calls for the whole leg, you're talking both drumstick and thigh.
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Level: Moderate
- 6 oz. whole wheat crusty bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 2 ½ cups)
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges
- 1 large red onion, cut into ½-inch wedges
- 2 large fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut lengthwise into ½-inch slices
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- pepper
- 4 whole chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs; 2 ½ lb total)
- Heat oven to 400°F. Toss bread with the lemons, onion, fennel, and 3 Tbsp oil. Season with ¾ tsp salt, plus pepper to taste. Arrange vegetable mixture on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place chicken on a separate sheet. Brush with remaining Tbsp oil. Season with remaining ¼ tsp salt, plus pepper to taste.
- Transfer both sheets to oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, vegetables are tender, and croutons are crisp, about 50 min.
- Arrange on a serving platter, and squeeze juice from the lemon wedges on top, if you like.
558 cal, 28 g fat (6 g saturated), 42 g protein, 38 g carb, 9 g sugar, 8
g fiber, 934 mg sodium, 184 mg cholesterol per serving.
This story originally appeared in the March 2016 issue of Dr. Oz The Good Life.
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Welcome to a world of intrigue and JOY. The textures and bold flavors of east Asia meld together at Joy in perfect synergy. Time honored traditional recipes of old-world China strike just the right balance on the menu alongside modern Chinese fare favorites. Dim Sum, Congee, Wok Fried Noodles, Sidewalk Specialties. Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes also excite the senses. Our world-class chefs designed the extensive menu with all Asian food lovers in mind. The entire essence of Asian cuisine envelops you here at Joy.
A world of flavor, textures and ambience await you at the Bistro. Start your Bistro experience with a hand-crafted, specialty cocktail at the stunning mahogany bar.
Replacing it will be Joy, an authentic Chinese noodle house with selections of Korean BBQ and Vietnamese favorites expected to open this September.
Signature steaks and popular dishes from Players Steakhouse are now available at The Bistro.
Bistro Hours: Open daily for dinner at 5pm
For reservations or information call: (760) 342-5000
Reserve Your Table
Relish the culinary delicacies of Italy, Mexico, Asia, Brazil and America at the new Fresh Grill. Every meal is an international feast for your taste buds that you can top off with fresh fruit dipped in our famous chocolate fountain at the dessert bar. Be sure to partake of our Saturday Prime Rib Buffet. Indoor and patio dining is available.
Pizza Kitchen is a wonderful new addition to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino's already extensive selection of restaurants and dining options. Savor the taste of authentic New York Style Pizza and traditional Italian favorites, made from only the freshest ingredients and time-honored recipes.
Everybody's favorite coffee shop has a home on our colonnade (at the top of the escalator). Visit our Starbucks Coffee Café for a quick breakfast on the go, or an afternoon latte break. You'll find the full menu of coffee beverages, plus an assortment of pastries and snacks
At Lique our ingredients are fresh. Our staff is friendly. Our sundaes are creative. We combine old school ice cream flavors in a hip, sexy environment.
Signature sundaes were designed with you in mind with dripping hot fudge, wet nuts, a tickle of sprinkles, fluffy whipped cream… and of course, our signature cherry! Or you can be the ice cream master and create a Lique creation of your very own.
Lique is about enjoying something--a casual dining option within the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Lique has delicious wraps, sandwiches, and more. If you're craving a Jalapeno corn dog, delicious tacos or a healthy grilled chicken sandwich, you'll find it here.
We offer nearly round-the-clock service with tasty snacks, late-night "breakfast," and affordable lunches and dinners that make you say, "Mmmmmmmmmmmmm."
Experience Fantasy Springs' newest bar & lounge, the sleek and sexy LIT. With its alluring, deep red, textured velvet wall coverings to the inviting lighting in the new nightspot, LIT is the perfect place to have a drink with friends or to watch sporting events on the dozens of LCD flat screen televisions. Guests can try their luck at any of the 24 new, state-of-the-art, Bally Game Maker video poker machines. Each machine features more than 12 different games in one. LIT also plays host to special events and live bands on weekends. Open 10:00a.m. to 2:00a.m. every day. Must be 21 to enter.
Atop the hotel, you will find the 12th Floor Cocktail Lounge & Wine Bar - a luxurious space featuring plush furniture, standard bar games and sweeping views of the valley and surrounding mountains. Choose from our extensive list of fine wines and top shelf spirits or have one of our extremely knowledgeable staff assist in the nuances of each beverage.
If you're looking to be right in the middle of the action, pull up a chair at Springs Bar in Fantasy Springs. This oasis in the center of the casino will keep you entertained with a variety of delicious cocktails, bar top video poker and TVs tuned to the latest game or Pay-per-view fight. Enjoy the constant buzz of the casino floor, while going with your own flow at Springs Bar.