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Sunday, April 13, 2008
Quick Critique of Gary North
* North has been patting himself on the back ever since the February CPI growth was flat, and then again when gold prices fell in early April. He takes credit for these outcomes because--unlike most other libertarian economists--North has said that we are in a deflationary environment. He said this at least as far back as April 2007, where he explained that M1 is the best predictor of price inflation, and based on that, we should have low, possibly negative, price inflation.
* First, North's argument to show the superiority of M1 is just plain goofy. His method is to look at the total percentage growth in various monetary aggregates over different time frames, and them compare this with the percentage change in CPI. All of the aggregates overshoot, if memory serves, but M1 does the least. Hence M1 is the best predictor of inflation, and since M1 has been flat for a while, February's flat CPI was just what North was warning us about!
* That is goofy, as I said above. There are a lot more sophisticated ways you could use monetary aggregates to try and predict price movements. E.g. you could try correlating changes in an aggregate with changes in price. To simply look at gross percentage increases over a given time interval is very crude. To give you a ridiculous example, North's method would "prove" that in some settings, me telling you the Celsius temperature would be a poor predictor of the Fahrenheit temperature. (Suppose in year 1 it's 10C, i.e. 50F. Then the next year it warms to 20C, i.e. 68F. The Celsius reading doubled, while the Fahrenheit went up 36%. So the Celsius scale tends to overpredict changes in Fahrenheit; we need to find a better predictor of Fahrenheit scale changes!)
* More important, M1 has been flat before. Look at it here in the mid-1990s. Did we have deflation for a years back then? Of course not. So why should we expect it now?
* What is absolutely ABSURD about North's taking credit for the February CPI number is that he made his "maverick" prediction back in April 2007. I.e. North was calling for deflation four months into the calendar year with the highest inflation (4.1%) in over a decade.
* And if you want to talk about individual months, that's fine. Well after North's prediction, where he warned his readers to watch out for deflation, there was an annualized monthly increase in the CPI of over 10%. This was the 2nd most inflationary month going back at least 17 years. (From the graph I can't quite make out which month; it looks like it was either October or November of 2007.) I.e., if North wants to take credit for the 0% annualized CPI growth in February 2008, then he also has to explain the 10%+ annualized CPI growth in late 2007. Again, he called for deflation back in April 2007.
* Finally, North was tearing Seville a new one over the fall in gold on April 1. Well, do you think it possibly had to do with the change in quarter? North writes: "Of course, he can wait until gold rebounds above $1,000 and the CPI goes back to 4% a year." Well, gold's already risen about $10/oz. since North wrote that.
* In conclusion, I'm not saying I liked Seville's analysis. But I think North was WAY too cocky in his treatment of the young punk. I'm also not predicting that gold or inflation will go through the roof in 2008. (I think if the credit markets recover, then those things will indeed happen, since the Fed is primed to flood the system with new money, plus the recession will reduce the flow of real output.) But even if 2008 turns out to be a year of moderate inflation, I'm not convinced North should be credited with a brilliant prediction.
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Isn't the real problem here that North is ignoring the principle of our common mentor, Mises: There are no constant relationships in these matters? M1 might relate to inflation in one way for 20 years, and then the relationship will completely alter. As Tony Lawson, who is a macro lecturer at Cambridge, told me, "I've never seen a macro model that didn't break down as soon as it was promulgated."ReplyDelete
These studies can be useful for pattern prediction, as long as the predictor is aware that the pattern is a contingent product of historical circumstances, and not a "law of economics."
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Does anybody really know when Halo 2 is supposed 2 come out?
The question has been answered. It will be done when it's done. [Edited on 4/13/2004 5:10:03 PM]
Anyone else excited for this troll.
That logic in that gamefaq's thing is rather interesting. However I do think it may have just been an error by Frankie. We shall just have to wait and see.
Yesterday, I made a grid so I can mark how many days have gone by and how many days there are until Fall 2004! And when that grid is full, I'll exploded from the excitment!
Halo 2 will be out "When Its Done" (Bungie), which [b]should[/b] be around fall 2004. The wait...I just can't bare it...*reaches for cianide*
Fall starts in September... not August, contrary to popular belief. Sorry. I just found that out yesterday too!
I agree, if I have to wait till Christmas to play! All I can say is, "HEADS WILL ROLL!" I'd probably go pout while playing Halo 1 and beat up on some poor unsuspecting sleepy grunts.
sorry, take out the space between the 1 and the 3 near the end of the link. And sorry for the double post
Ok, before you all start throwing things at me, I want you to know that this is wild specualtion. WILD! But in one topic at gamefaqs, the poster actually makes a pretty good argument that the game comes out sept.13. It's about the last bungie update, particularily about the picture of the calendar in the bottom. http://cgi.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.asp?board=2000201&topic=13579756 theres the link, and please remember, I am NOT saying that this is definate in any way, shape or form. I just think you should always keep an eye out for things like this
Please people browse the site before you post questions.
it will come out precisely on...wait, im having a vision! It will take me a few months to sort out, I'll let you know around Christmas
Yea I got so mad when OXM said "Holday 2004", but what they meant was Fall. I thought they meant Christmas. Magazines and shops need to say exactly what the developer says.
My guess is Nov. 15 2K4
Fearless what kinda post was that? Just an attempt to up your total posts? or did something happen? Anyways, anything you have heard besides Fall 2004 is a rumor, if you heard it from anyone else other than bungie its a rumor.
[Edited on 4/13/2004 2:25:46 PM]
Rumors started by shops like EB and Gamestop. Any time you hear a date more exact that Fall, or if you hear someone saying Halo 2 was delayed, you have the right, no...you have the duty to go over and give them a smack. You can't find information more official than what's on the official web site. The web site says Fall 2004, so that's what you go by.
Hmm....i'm guessing the exact date will be......August 17, 2004. It better not be Chirstmas or someone's gonna get hurt...... :P
U sure? cuz I remember hearing rumors that it was pushed back 2 christmas 2004
Fall 2004.
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] pEEpiNg toM 90% of the world knows the same amount as everyone else... we dont. It is set for this fall, but there is no "exact" date on the game.[/quote] 10% know the release date? That's a whole lot of people; Bungie must be overstaffing like crazy
90% of the world knows the same amount as everyone else... we dont. It is set for this fall, but there is no "exact" date on the game.

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NFL coaches generally focus only upon the game directly in front of the team, but Monday is an exception to that rule. The game-planning for next week's opponent doesn't start in earnest for the coaches until Tuesday, and the players won't start learning that game plan until Wednesday.
Monday is the day for diagnosis in this league. The day when teams try to pinpoint what went right in Sunday's game or where it went wrong. After a victory, coaches are asked to distribute credit, trying to determine just what factored into the result. A loss provokes an attempt to assign blame. Just whose fault was it?
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So every Monday afternoon on the blog, we will be posting the distribution of credit or the attribution of blame, each factor measured on a scale of 1 to 5 (the higher the number, the more important it is):
|Run defense
Importance: 4 (Critical)
|San Francisco believed it could bully Seattle up front. Just give the Seahawks a healthy dose of Frank Gore running between the tackles, mix in a few underneath passes from quarterback Alex Smith and call it good.
Except it wasn't that simple.
Seattle's defense was stouter than expected with defensive tackles Colin Cole and Brandon Mebane holding their ground, leaving linebacker Lofa Tatupu free to clean up the mess. Heck, even cornerback Kelly Jennings with a critical open-field stop of Gore, who outweighs him by nearly 40 pounds.
Gore gained only 38 yards on 17 carries in the game as Seattle's defense is the only reason the Seahawks stayed in Sunday's game. They gave up just six points even though the 49ers drove inside the Seattle 10 on each of their first three possessions.
The run defense was one of the only bright spots of this team last season. Seahawks allowed only two players to surpass 100 yards rushing against them last season, quite an accomplishment considering how lopsided so many of Seattle's losses were. Judging from Sunday, the run defense may be even better this season.
|Passing-game adjustments
Importance level = 3 (Significant)
|Opponents completely disregarded the Seahawks' ability to beat them deep last season and with good reason. Seattle's wide receivers had only two receptions gain more than 40 yards all season.
San Francisco cornerback Nate Clements was working off that scouting report, aggressively looking to jump routes. It paid off on Seattle's first possession when Clements totally disregarded Deion Branch — the player Clements was supposed to be covering — to jump in front of tight end John Carlson for an interception.
It cost the 49ers in the second quarter both on Mike Williams' 35-yard reception to set up Seattle's first touchdown and on Deon Butler's 13-yard touchdown reception that put the Seahawks ahead 14-6 at halftime. In each instance, Seattle caught Clements creeping forward, biting on the wide receiver's first move and leaving the defense vulnerable when the route continued after that.
|Rushing offense
Importance level = 1 (Negligible)
|The running game had pretty much nothing to do with Seattle taking the lead. The Seahawks didn't attempt a single rush on the third-quarter drive that culminated with Deion Branch's 3-yard touchdown catch 5 minutes into the second half. At that point, Seattle led 28-6 and had 7 yards rushing in the game on seven carries.
The only sign of progress on the ground was the fourth-quarter field-goal drive in which Seattle ran the ball eight times, using three different backs, gained 48 yards and two first downs and put Seattle in position for the final score.
|Pass pressure
Importance level = 2 (Acceptable)
|Raise your hand if you thought Seattle would have more sacks (two) than the 49ers (one) and more quarterback hurries (11) than San Francisco (five)? Now, everyone with a hand in the air, stop lying.
Defensive end Red Bryant had the first sack of his NFL career in the first half while defensive end Chris Clemons consistently pressured Smith in the second half. The Seahawks were a little over-eager with three penalties for neutral-zone infractions, but Seattle's ability to pressure the passer — a consistent problem last season — showed signs of improvement.
|Alex Smith
Importance level = 3 (Significant)
|Yes, Alex Smith plays for the 49ers, but he might have been as important to the Seahawks victory as anything else. He was intercepted twice, the first one setting up Seattle's second touchdown and the second interception returned for a touchdown.
And when Smith had a chance to put San Francisco ahead in the second quarter on a fourth-and-1 play at the Seattle 6, he lobbed a pass toward fullback Moran Norris and watched his fullback make a painfully awkward attempt to spin and catch the football. The ball looked like it was 6 feet over Norris' head. It wasn't or at least it shouldn't have been if Norris turns like you'd expect person who's paid to play sports would be able to. But ultimately it's the quarterback's job to put his team in position to succeed, and that means knowing your personnel. The pass to Norris was so wide open, which made it that much more awkward to watch it fail.
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AIKEN — Jim Holtgrieve offered some friendly advice for those playing in the Palmetto Amateur golf tournament this week.
Don't turn professional if all you're after is the money.
Holtgrieve, 65, should know. After a stellar amateur career, Holtgrieve joined the Champions Tour when he turned 50. After a few years, he gave it up and eventually regained his amateur status.
Holtgrieve will serve as Walker Cup captain this year, and he spoke to the players Tuesday night about what it means to represent their country.
"If they have a chance to play for their country, they need to do that first rather than playing for money," he said. "I'm a prime example if you're only going out there for the money, you're going to fail. I just get really patriotic about the fact that they need to focus on playing on the Walker Cup team, and they can always be a Walker Cupper. That's something they can have for the rest of their life."
Holtgrieve was one of the country's top amateurs in the 1970s and 1980s, and he played on three winning Walker Cup teams while compiling a 6-4 record. He also played on two winning World Amateur Championship teams.
He also played in five Masters Tournaments, and he made the cut three times.
The St. Louis resident had enough game to join the Champions Tour. From 1999 to 2005, he played in 122 professional events, and his best finish was a tie for second.
"I said I'm 50 years old, I've had a pretty good amateur career, and if I play golf every day I'll probably get pretty good and win a bunch of money," Holtgrieve said. "That's the attitude I went out with. I learned that's not the answer. I wasn't having fun."
Holtgrieve served as Walker Cup captain in 2011. The U.S. squad lost to Great Britain and Ireland, 14-12, at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club.
This year, the biennial competition will be held at the National Golf Links of America in Southampton, N.Y., in September.
"We've got a little score to settle, got beat in Scotland, and we're trying to bring the cup back," he said.
Holtgrieve lobbied the U.S. Golf Association to change the selection process and make two of the 10 members of the team come from the mid-amateur, or 25 and over, ranks. Later this summer, the USGA's International Team Selection Committee will announce the American team with input from Holtgrieve.
The 72-hole Palmetto Amateur gets under way today with a field of 98 players. Mitch Gray, of Florence, S.C., won in 2012 but won't be back to defend his title. He recorded three rounds in the 60s last year for a five-shot victory.
Also Tuesday night, Joe Spencer received the 2013 Hitchcock-Whitney Award for his contributions to the development of the Aiken Hook A Kid On Golf program. Since 2002, more than 2,000 children have participated in the program through the support of the community and local golf clubs.
In 2006, Spencer and the Aiken program were recognized as the National Site of the Year out of 250 Hook A Kid On Golf clinics in the United States.


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Amenities!, amenities!, amenities! All included. All designed to enable you to provide a memorable vacation day and night.
Just pack your bathing suits. The rest is already here.
Your true discount is in the free amenities:
Less for you to buy or tote:
They include:
Use of beach chairs (6) & umbrellas (2), beach blankets (2), snorkeling gear, floats with electric inflator, boogy boards, fishing gear, crab trap, crab nets with flashlights for the hunt, tent, tennis gear (courts are lit), paddle ball, fly a kite, poker chip set, scrabble, magazines & children's books, sand castle build set, portable playpen available upon request, paper supplies (toilet,towels,plates,bowls, tissues), cleaning supplies (dish,laundry, shampoo & hand soap), use of a full library of DVD's, Movies, PS3 games with netflix, computer (7 OS) with computer games, in unit wifi for your laptops, complimentary Starbucks coffee ($10.value) and R & W Relax wine ($22.value). Charcoal & lighter fluid ($10.value) for downstairs grills.
Rentals are available from the office for bicycles, canoes, paddle boards and kayaks.
Also, for a $5. deposit, basketball, shuffleboard, horse shoe, tennis and bocce ball equipment can be borrowed from the rental office.
Broadband (Windows 7 OS) computer with In unit wifi for your laptop. Comcast, PS3 with Netflix.
Your views are breathtaking. See the fish as they swim past your living room balcony. Enjoy The Gulf shoreline, pool decks and incredible sunsets from your upstairs Master Bedroom balcony. Surrounded by quiet Carillon Village, Pinnacle Port is nestled on it's own peninsula surrounded by The Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell. No traffic here!
I wish you 100% sunny days but if you should have to wait out a cloud or two this unit has the electronics to enjoy the wait. Key less, card less entry eliminates 'lost in the sand' or 'whose got it?' scenarios between guests. Enjoy your stay.
Visit Panama City Beaches newest addition: Pier Park (7 miles east)
containing the New Jimmy Buffet's Margaretaville, Dillards, Penney's,
much more...
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Seventeen Miles from Pinnacle Port.
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Publix and Winn-Dixie are close as are restaurants, shops and churches. See sharks and dolphins at Gulf World's marine show or lions and tigers at Zoo World. You will need these diversions to snap you from the mesmerizing effects once you have allowed The Gulf sounds to pour over you.
Sit for an hour stay for a lifetime.
Bedding is sanitized weekly with live steam.
No need to walk a long hallway in your PJ's to throw out the garbage. Each floor has only one garbage chute and your's is ten steps away through your hallway door.
In unit WiFi for your laptops. Penthouse 21.
Two ashtrays provided 'for balcony use only'.
I moved to Pinnacle Port in 1986 with my son, Michael. My Parents, Harold & Frances followed three years later. This was my parents unit which I have refurbished for rental. I, my son, my foster children (7), my friends & parents were all glad to have spent time here. You will be too!
Stuart Goodman purchased this condo in 2005
It is the finest family oriented facility on Panama City Beach. A salt water lake (Lake Powell) behind for fishing, boating and exploring. The Gulf of Mexico in front with it's warm southerly breezes and soothing surf to pour over your ears and body.
Lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard, basketball, fishing, crabbing, canoeing, saunas, weight room, relaxing. And did I say...relaxing.
We had a great time....
We have stayed in 10 or 15 Pinnacle Port Condos over the years, and we very much liked the way you had upgraded yours.
We loved the internet... Fishing gear... Chairs... Games and Movies...
I think we are trying somewhere new next year, but will remember your condo for future vacations.
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Thank you for sharing your home away from home. We truly loved your condo. I would like to share our experience with others searching for a vacation rental.
We left three days ago and can't stop thinking about our trip. We loved it!! My husband and I traveled with 4 teenage boys. The views are shockingly more impressive then the pictures. You will be amazed at the views from both balconies. The condo was very clean, refreshing smell the minute you walk in the door. We spent the first few minutes exploring the condo. Beautifully decorated with many extras. Both bedrooms have plenty of storage room for your personal belongings. Take time to open the draperies and enjoy the view from the bed. Late nights on the balcony are so peaceful; I loved relaxing on the patio furniture listening to the waves.
The area is breathtaking! Check in at the guard gate takes only seconds and you are on your way. The beauty of the village is unbelievable. Shopping is minutes away, groceries right around the corner.
We highly recommend this condo. Family atmosphere with security in a gated community is wonderful. I loved how close we were to the water. You won't have to walk across the street or across a long boardwalk. You step in the sand right outside the resort. Enjoy, we did!
Condo had fabulous view's and felt very home like. The extras that are provided are great and made our vacation so easy. We definitely plan to book this condo in the future.😎💖🌅
Great time on the Gulf!
Just wanted to share that your condo was everything you said it would be and more. I took a chance and did not pack a lot of the things I normally would. As you had stated, so much was provided. This made life so much better and relaxing. The condo was clean, cozy, and just perfect. We are just headed back from vacation now, but we will definitely be returning to your condo.
We had a great time. Everything was provided for us from beach chairs, binoculars, towels, coffee, etc. The views from each balcony were fantastic. Each morning we saw dolphins. The condo was perfect for our vacation. The beach is great. The pool is a nice change of pace. I would highly recommend this condo for a couple or a small family.
We had a wonderful vacation at Penthouse 21. The pictures were all accurate and the views were absolutely breathtaking. We had requested a crib for our one year old son and the owner said he would take care of it. I was very impressed when we arrived that he had gone out and bought a new pack-n- play for our use. The condo had everything to make our stay enjoyable. We would certainly stay there again and I would recommend it to my friends and family.
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DUBLIN — A bicyclist died Friday afternoon in unincorporated Contra Costa County after he was struck by a car and pinned underneath.
The driver of the car then suffered major injuries when she swerved into oncoming traffic and was struck by a sport utility vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collisions occurred at 5:10 p.m. in the 8600 block of Camino Tassajara, just 50 feet from the Alameda County line.
The adult bicyclist was headed south on the road when he was struck from behind by a green Honda Accord, driven by a 40-year-old Cupertino woman.
According to CHP Lt. Lorraine Krolosky, the woman lost control of her car, pinning the bicyclist underneath as she swerved into oncoming traffic and was struck by a northbound gray Range Rover.
The bicyclist, who was not immediately identified, was declared dead at the scene.
The woman suffered major injuries and was taken by helicopter to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. The Range Rover driver, a Danville man in his 30s, had minor injuries.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation, though alcohol and drugs are not believed to be a factor, according to the CHP.
"I witnessed the man flying vertically through the air," said John Kincaid, who was driving northbound two vehicles behind the SUV and the saw the collision in front of him. "The driver of the Range Rover looked stunned."
He said the victim appeared to be in his 30s.
There was substantial commute traffic in both directions at the time, Kincaid said. Several people stopped and began calling 9-1-1. Some people received a busy signal, he said, and it took about 20 minutes for medical personnel to arrive.
Some people, anxious to get through the crash site, kicked pieces of the victim's bicycle out of the way as they passed, Kincaid said.
The crumpled bicycle was found in the southbound lane when a reporter arrived at the scene. The Honda's air bags had deployed and there was major front end damage to the car which faced the Range Rover in the northbound lane.
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Talk about a well-dressed baby bump! Kate Middleton continues to stun with her maternity fashion choices. On Tuesday the Duchess of Cambridge showcased what was perhaps her best look yet.
The soon-to-be mom looked elegant — not to mention drop-dead gorgeous — at the Westminster Abbey in London where she celebrated the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation alongside her husband, Prince William. According to Us Weekly, Middleton's peach-toned Jenny Packham dress was paired with a Jane Taylor fascinator and LK Bennett heels.
No matter which designers the Duchess of Cambridge donned for the high-brow soiree, this is one mom-to-be who has not let a rapidly growing baby bump interfere with her sense of style.
Each time she steps out for a formal occasion, she looks perfectly put together and radiant. Middleton makes it seem possible to maintain one's personal style throughout a pregnancy.
As a soon-to-be mom-of-three, I look up to Kate Middleton. Sure, I often feel the urge to pull on comfy yoga pants and a stretchy tank top, but the duchess inspires me to dress to feel good about myself.
I may feel like a huge hippopotamus at this point of my pregnancy, but I can still try to look stylish and cute, right? No, I don't have a coronation ball to attend, but my daughter's preschool graduation is coming up. Should I attempt to pull off a copycat look of Middleton's for the event?
Meanwhile, it seems not everyone is as impressed with the duchess as I am. Recently, a new book came out that criticized Middleton for getting married and pregnant in quick succession. Apparently, the author wishes the Duchess of Cambridge had earned her doctoral degree and found the cure for cancer instead.
Who is your pick for the best dressed baby bump in Hollywood currently?
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2015 Celebrated Volunteers
CIBC – Recipient of the Anne Fawcett Corporate Community Spirit Award
We are pleased to present our partners at CIBC with this year's Anne Fawcett Award for Corporate Community Spirit. We are fortunate to already have great friends in CIBC, through the CIBC Youth Vision Scholarship and their gift to our Strong Start, Great Future Capital Campaign. This year they blew us away with their generosity. We had four weeks to build the green roof at the new Cooper Koo Family Cherry St. YMCA and between April 27th – May 26th, 2015, sixty CIBC employee volunteers representing five different business areas helped build the green roof. They did this with a smile, with humour and with such a sense of fun. Joining community volunteers and other corporate teams, CIBC employee volunteers were engaged in every aspect of building the green roof from scratch. The range of activities included deck and planter assembly, garden edge details, stone placement, moving and grading soil, laying irrigation and electrical lines, and planting. As a result, the 30,000 square foot green roof will be one of the largest accessible greens roofs in the GTA. When the Cooper Koo Family Cherry St. Y opens next year, safe and inclusive programming will take place on the green roof, strengthening community health on a physical, mental, social and environmental level and we will always remember the 60 CIBC employees who had a hand in creating such a beautiful space. Thank you CIBC!
Larissa is a volunteer at a Brampton YMCA Child Care Centre. She volunteers for 30 hours each week. Every day, she brings a big smile and warm hello. She is dedicated to helping the children with daily routines and transitions.
Larissa is happy to assist the teachers to do whatever is asked of her which may be setting up for lunch, washing dishes, wiping down tables and sweeping the floor. She assists the children each nap time, soothing them while they fall asleep. Larissa faces her own challenges on a daily basis. Simple tasks that we may feel are easy are a struggle for her. Something such as tying her shoes which she solves by wearing Velcro shoes. Larissa is very aware of her struggles but never stops encouraging the children to learn new things. A child once asked why she did not have laces in her shoes and she said, "Because I am not able to tie my shoes, but I can get the teacher to show you how to tie yours." She has learned to independently follow organizational tasks, such as posting reminder notes and development books into the children's cubbies. She just learned to recognize all the children's names with the help of their pictures. Taking the children on community walks can be challenging, having Larissa hold the children's hand and to help the teacher in monitoring the children's safety is very comforting. Larissa models acceptance to all children and is an excellent role model for inclusion. Larissa is what being part of a community is all about and demonstrates all of the YMCA's core values. The love and support Larissa receives from her family is amazing and this shows in her demeanour. Her parents are constantly telling us how lucky Larissa is to have the YMCA in her life, whereas we believe we are the lucky ones to have her ours.
Allan has been volunteering at a YMCA Markham Centre as a Workshop Facilitator for over two and a half years. He is known for his popular social media workshops, which he delivers to members in our Ontario Self-Employment Benefit Program. He brings his professional experience as a writer and from working for a search engine optimization company to our YMCA. He shares his industry expertise and insights with members who are new entrepreneurs receiving training and funding to start up their own businesses. Allan offers a series of popular workshops such as:
- YouTube Marketing
- Search Engine Optimization from the basics to the advanced
- How to market Your business through LinkedIn & Twitter
- Managing Your reputation online
The sessions are fully attended with a lot of positive feedback such as "Great Workshop!" "Excellent instructor", "Very useful information!" "Excellent!", "Very practical", "Learned a lot about ninja tricks!" etc. Allan connects well with YMCA members. He is easily approachable and always ready to help – often staying well after a workshop has finished to talk to members one on one, listen to their questions and provide them with feedback. He is a real champion of the YMCA Markham Small Business Centre and each time we approach Allan to lend a hand, he is readily available to help without hesitation. We feel so lucky to partner with someone who truly wants to see other succeed! Thank you Allan!
North York NYLD Mentors
This North York Newcomer Youth Leadership Development Mentor Team is comprised of seven outstanding individuals who are Janice, Kai, Rheign, Melody, Ralph, Mina and Ellaine. These individuals always demonstrate the importance of leadership and being a role model for newcomer youth in their community. At such a young age, they have contributed lots to their community by maintaining a safe environment and demonstrating the six YMCA values (respect, responsibility, inclusiveness, caring, health and honesty). Since the beginning of the school year they have helped steer the program together by bringing in different ideas that surely improved the program in various ways. Each month they commit their time to facilitate workshops in their "Create Healthy Habits" series. Topics such as mental health, managing finances, healthy eating, time management, cyber bullying, relationships education, health and fitness and many more were covered. Each and every member of the group has contributed lots of their time and effort to research, gather, and present their workshops. The newcomer youth in our community are lucky to have mentors who want to see them succeed! We are really proud of our mentors and all they have achieved! Congratulations!
In 2012, Ebi joined the YMCA Newcomer Youth Leadership Development program. Being a participant in the program helped Ebi to make new friends, develop leadership skills, and get involved in her community. She had such a positive experience that she became a volunteer mentor assisting staff to lead activities. Ebi also loves sports, fitness and dance. She combined all these passions and completed her training to teach Arriba at the YMCA 2 days a week. She is an energetic and great fitness leader. Her dedication to both YMCA programs earned her an Ontario Volunteer Service Award for Youth earlier this year. It has been a pleasure to see Ebi thrive as a young person in our community. She has learned a lot about Canada and is always willing to share her knowledge with other newcomer youth. She has gained leadership skills and confidence with her experience volunteering as a mentor and as a fitness leader. She is willing to help others and always gives her 100% effort. We can always call on her and she always comes in with a smile on her face ready to volunteer. Ebi is a volunteer that enjoys what she does for the YMCA and we really appreciate all the happiness that she brings to our member when she teaches.
Scarborough Tai Chi
The Scarborough YMCA has an outstanding tai-chi program. The group of volunteers that has emerged from this program have been an amazing asset to our members and our community. Tai chi volunteers take complete leadership over some of the most successful and popular community events. They lead the annual Lunar New Year celebration, which brings together hundreds of members from our Scarborough community and brings in local business partners as well. These volunteers solicit donations for events, organize tai chi demonstrations and plan for other entertainment as well. They also take the lead on our "Tai chi Fun Day" which supports the annual Megathon event, raising thousands of dollars to support our Strong Start, Great Future Campaign.
Our tai chi volunteer group is made up of many long term members. We can't thank them enough for all of their efforts, they truly are an amazing group of individuals.
Henry is a true ambassador of the YMCA. He is an active Philanthropy and Special Events Volunteer with our Markham Centre and a Group Fitness Instructor at a Toronto Centre. Every year, he supports the Chinese Lunar New year event and has been instrumental in helping us to bring 1500 people to the center to celebrate this wonderful event. Last year, Henry co-led the 1st Annual Karaoke and Line Dance event which was a huge success, bringing 450 people to the Y and raising over $13,000. This past June Henry led a women's health series, in partnership with the Paragon's Lions Club, to raise awareness of and support the YMCA. As a result of his efforts, the YMCA received $5,000 to the annual campaign. You can find Henry teaching 2 exciting cyclefit classes that are always busy. Whether it is raising important dollars for our annual campaign, finding ways to get new members to the center, or teaching spinning, Henry is always thinking of the YMCA. His passion and dedication to building healthy communities is always evident. He puts in countless hours to each and every event or program he is involved in and we are so happy to be his partners!
Wally has been one of the Oshawa YMCA's longest serving volunteers. He began teaching CycleFit in 2002 and hasn't looked back. Over the years, he has developed quite a following and fills the room every time he teaches. Although he works a full time job, he still manages to cover classes when he can as he is committed to helping our members with their health and fitness goals. He always arrives early to greet his class participants and often stays late to chat with them.
Wally is our poster boy for "leads by example." Quite simply, he is one of the hardest workers you will ever meet. At age 72, he is still as active as anyone who walks through our door. He is currently working on his second career with the University of Toronto after completing 30 years of service with the Canadian Air Force. Every day he commutes to work from Oshawa to downtown Toronto yet still finds time to play hockey three times per week, perform in a band, teach cycle fit classes, and even attend weekly personal training sessions. Aside from all of that, he is also active in the Oshawa community, coaching little league baseball for special needs children. What Wally has accomplished throughout his lifetime is inspiring to those who meet him. His leadership, commitment, and positive attitude make him a total asset to our community. We all look up to him and appreciate everything he does to serve our members. Thank you Wally!
Margot has been a Group Fitness volunteer at a downtown YMCA for over 6 years. She currently teaches Bodyfit Run. She also substitutes for Muscle fit classes. She is well known for her very friendly, outgoing personality always taking time to welcome new people into her class and to talk to people afterward. Margot is open to the concept of new ideas she always attends workshops to improve upon her skills as an instructor. She also mentors new instructors to help them improve their classes. Margot was an outstanding leader in our 2015 YMCA Megathon. She led a group of volunteers to raise over $4,000 for our MegaRun event. This involved recruiting other volunteers, creating fundraising pages, collecting donations for an auction and speaking in front of classes telling members about the YMCA and what great work we all do. We are so fortunate to have a helpful, compassionate, leader in our volunteer partner Margot and today we congratulate her on her award!
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Hi, here is my problem...I created a program that finds the average of a user defined amount of numbers. It is a homework exercise to learn about dynamic memory (aka The heap), and the functions malloc() and free() .
This is what it does:
1)Asks user "How many numbers do you want to average ?".
2)Allocates just enough memory using malloc() to store all numbers + the average in an
int array.
3)Asks user for each number to be averaged, and stores them on the heap, also their total sum is stored in the last array block on the heap
4)The total sum is divided by the amount of numbers entered to get the average.Which is store where the total sum was stored(as the last array on the heap). total sum /= total amount of numbers.
5)print all numbers entered and their average.
6)wait for a character return, and then end the program
Code:#include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h> main() { int *integers; int num1; int i; printf("how many numbers do you want to average: "); scanf("%d", &num1); integers = malloc(num1 * sizeof(int)); if(integers == NULL) { printf("Malloc failed\n"); exit(1); } integers[num1] = 0; for(i = 0; i < num1; i++) { printf("#%d Please enter a number: ", i + 1); scanf("%d", &integers[i]); integers[num1] += integers[i]; } integers[num1] = integers[num1] / num1; printf("The average of "); for(i = 0; i < num1; i++) printf("%d ", integers[i]); printf("is: %d\n", integers[num1]); free(integers); fflush(stdin); getchar(); }
It works great, homework exercise #2 officially : complete.
Until that is, i get it in to my head that, as a trivial (self imposed) academic exercise, i should break it up in to functions.Here it is:
Code:#include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h> int allocate_memory(int *integers, int *num1); int average_of(int *integers, int *num1); int print_average(int *integers, int *num1); allocate_memory(int *integers, int *num1) { printf("How many numbers do you want to average: "); scanf("%d", num1); integers = malloc(*num1 * sizeof(int)); if(integers == NULL) { printf("malloc has failed\n"); exit(1); } } average_of(int *integers, int *num1) { int i; integers[*num1] = 0; for(i = 0; i < *num1; i++) { printf("#%d Please enter a number: ", i + 1); scanf("%d", &integers[i]); integers[*num1] += integers[i]; } integers[*num1] /= *num1; } print_average(int *integers, int *num1) { int i; printf("The average of "); for(i = 0; i < *num1; i++) printf("%d ", integers[i]); printf("is : %d\n", integers[*num1]); } main() { int *integers; int num1; allocate_memory(integers, &num1); average_of(integers, &num1); print_average(integers, &num1); free(integers); fflush(stdin); getchar(); }
This compiles!!!
But when i run it, it opens a console window, and prints "How many numbers do you want to average: ". Then, after you enter a number, it crashes. I can't figure it out... all day i've tried. I don't understand...am i not using pointers correctly? Why does the first program work, but not the second. Please, any help is appreciated.
I'm still learning C so, i apologize in advance if my question seems stupid to anyone.
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Houston - A former official with BP's drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico resigned just months before last year's oil spill because of disagreements with the oil giant over its commitment to safety, according to a class-action federal lawsuit related to the spill.Documents filed on Monday night in Houston claim Kevin Lacy, BP's former senior vice-president for drilling operations for the Gulf of Mexico, reached a mutual agreement with the company to resign in December 2009 because he believed the company was not adequately committed to improving safety protocols in offshore drilling operations to the level of its industry peers. The Deepwater Horizon rig explosion occurred on April 20 2010, killing 11 workers and causing the worst oil spill in US history.The claims come in an amended version of the lawsuit, originally filed last year, that alleges BP inflated its stock price by hiding information and making false and misleading statements about its safety practices before the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. BP's stock value dropped roughly in half following the oil rig explosion and spill.BP spokesperson Daren Beaudo declined to comment on the lawsuit.Extensive reshuffling of personnelPublic pension funds in New York and Ohio are the lead plaintiffs in the suit, which also includes individual investors and the Oklahoma police pension system. Similar lawsuits by the different plaintiffs originally were filed in New Orleans but were consolidated and moved to Houston federal court.The amended complaint claims that a company re-organisation that began in 2007, which resulted in numerous layoffs and cuts to safety budgets, "would materially affect the Company's ability to drill safely in the Gulf of Mexico"."Lacy's departure from the Gulf of Mexico drilling unit in December 2009 coincided with other additional and extensive reshuffling of personnel in the BP Gulf of Mexico drilling unit, such that by the time of the Deepwater Horizon incident, four out of five of BP's senior drilling officials for the Gulf of Mexico had only been in their posts for a few months," according to the lawsuit.The lawsuit cites a confidential witness for information about cutbacks and layoffs in safety programmes and budgets.More accidentsThe suit said Lacy, an experienced drilling engineer who had implemented a rigorous drilling safety programme while at Chevron, had been recruited to join BP in 2007 to improve and standardise its drilling policies and protocols.A telephone number was unlisted for Kevin Lacy in Houston.The amended complaint also listed various accidents and safety problems BP had before the oil spill, incidents which have been previously detailed in other lawsuits and investigations of the oil giant.The oil rig blast led to more than 757 million litres of oil spewing from BP's well 1.6km beneath the Gulf of Mexico, according to government estimates.The Justice Department is conducting an ongoing criminal investigation and already has sued some of the companies involved. A presidential commission that investigated the spill said last month that management failures at BP, rig owner Transocean Limited and contractor Halliburton Company led to the blowout and explosion.BP's own investigation shared the blame among itself, Transocean and Halliburton.
The BP Ceo's and executive's should be hung to dry for this crime against nature. Can't believe these evil scum suckers are allowed to go about their days after this. They should have been thrown in prison, just a shame we only put worth on human life, not nature. There is no way to ever reclaim what has been lost. It will take years for the gulf to recover, and even then, a lot of the damage cant be reversed.
You would be surprised at just how far reaching the oil industries hold on mankind actually is quite aside from this despicable avoidable destruction in the gulf. It is all about the bottom line and anything goes from fertiliser to poisons to gm crops this industry is truly sick with their pursuit of money to satisfy their god of opulence.


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This is part three in a four-part series adapted from a 2006 Science & Christian Beliefarticle by Oliver Barclay. Part one can be found here. Having compared the biblical understanding of God's providence with the view he feels is implied by the Intelligent Design movement, Barclay now returns to describe the "biblical approach" to design. Please see the full paper for references and complete text.
Biblical approaches to design
The biblical idea of creation and providence as fulfilling God's good purposes implies, as we have said, that the world is designed by him. But we have to ask: Designed for what? The answer must be to play its part in God's overall beneficent purposes of creation and providence. God's purposes could, in principle, be achieved as much through an evolutionary process as in any other scientifically defined process. It is important to remember that there is no clear demarcation line in the Bible between God's 'works' in nature and his 'works' in history: He is seen as sovereign in both. Within this overall theme of Creation and Providence there are, however, particular elements that clarify the biblical emphasis and could be described as pointing more clearly to the idea of God's design, even though that is not their main purpose.
The wisdom of God in the natural world
This is epitomized in the phrase: 'in wisdom you made them all'. That is the apex of the great Psalm 104 (Ps. 104:24), where the writer has spent time remarking on the way in which the whole natural order fits together and functions in a harmony.
The biblical concept of wisdom is very different from the modern one. If we use the term almost entirely of intellectual analysis and problem solving, the Bible thinks of it more as a practical ability to see what needs to be done after understanding the real inwardness of a situation. Derek Kidner describes it as discerning 'the bottom line of life'. The book of Proverbs is of course where it is best developed. There human wisdom is the ability to see what really matters in life and how to live accordingly. The term 'understanding' is almost equivalent to wisdom. It is not just common sense, it is understanding of what life is all about and what is of value and what is not. Sometimes wisdom is personified as the agent of creation: 'By wisdom the Lord laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place' (Prov. 3: 19; Ps. 136: 5). It therefore follows naturally to state repeatedly that 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom' (Prov. 9: 10; Ps. 111: 10). One might say: 'If you want to know what life is all about: then you must start here. You need to know that God is the one who invented it all and in the end calls all the shots.' The beginning of wisdom is to understand that this is the case.
The world is incredibly ingenious: the hummingbird makes the helicopter look like a child's toy – all in a body that weighs two or three ounces, which can also reproduce itself! The fact that birds can navigate thousands of miles of sea and land on a migration to the best feeding grounds, which they have never visited before, without refueling, and then return at the right time to breed in a more suitable climate is truly astonishing. They are seen as expressing some part of the wisdom by which they were created: 'Does the hawk take flight by your wisdom and spread his wings towards the south?' asks God of Job as one example of the wisdom of God and the relative ignorance of humankind (Job 39: 26). He is not asking us to think that we can never discover the means whereby birds migrate, but simply to look at the world as a whole and see how astonishing it is, an astonishment much enhanced as our scientific knowledge increases.
As God sketches some of the remarkable features of the created order in Job 38-41, he asks not 'could you explain that?', but rather: 'Did you do that?' Hence his basic challenge: 'Where were you when I laid the earth's foundations?' So the question it poses to us today is not: 'Could you imitate the created order or can you think out how it may have come to be as it is, given our present knowledge of the world?' It is rather: Did you bring into being the immense variety of things on the earth and in the heavens that confront you when you stop to think? Oliver O'Donovan comments on these chapters:
[Job] is to be humbled by a pageant of natural phenomena, glorious in its sheer observational detail: oceanology, geology, meteorology, astronomy and, of course, lots of animal ethology...this proud specimen of our race...has no claim to a stable and well-balanced ecosystem... God speaks with nature's voice, because nature excites a palpable sense of our human contingency and teaches us to worship. Our problem today, which is also the cause of our problems in the more specific sense, is that our awe has given way to an exploitative and managerial approach to nature.
Does this, however, indicate the idea of design in the natural world? I think we must say again that it implies it. If God has made the world so that it has these features and is a unified whole that serves the purpose of supporting life, then it is incredibly ingenious, and the inference of 'design' appears entirely reasonable. But the biblical writers themselves do not seem to stress such an idea at all, perhaps because it suggests too small a concept of God.
Awe before the natural world
This is well epitomized in the phrase: 'l am fearfully and wonderfully made', which comes from the well known Psalm 139, where the writer is humbled and indeed awestruck by the wonder of a God who both rules our personal histories and is at the same time the creator of all:
You created my inmost being: You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place... your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. (Ps. 139:13-16)
The biblical writers are rightly awestruck at the wonder of the way the world works. To return to Psalm 104, the writer is excited by the fittedness of the whole world for life. Streams run from the mountains and into the valleys and so provide for the animals and plants, which in turn provide food and nesting places for the birds. Even the high mountains provide refuge for the wild goats and conies, and the regularities of the seasons and the predictability of day and night make possible a rhythm of life and huge varieties of life forms. It is awesome. There is something very deficient in our thinking if we do not marvel at the world that our scientific practice enables us to study. The biblical writers want us to stand in awe of God's creation. We are only digging out things that he has put there and pride in our discoveries is totally inappropriate. Admiration of the creator's work is what is due, and scientists who are Christians should always be at the forefront in highlighting those aspects of the created order that arouse our wonder.


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ECONOMIC growth reached a record high in May, posting the highest reading since data began in 2003, the CBI has said.
A survey of 726 respondents across the manufacturing, retail and service sectors registered record high growth in business activity, with a balance of +35 per cent, up from +25 per cent in April.
The CBI's growth indicator suggests the UK economy has continued to perform strongly going into the second quarter of 2014, with the pace of growth predicted to remain firmly above average for the coming quarter as well, which is a balance of +30 for expected output growth for the next three months.
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Growth strengthened in retail sales and business volumes for the business & professional and consumer services sectors in the three months to May, with manufacturing output continuing to grow at the same solid pace as the previous two months.
Katja Hall, the CBI deputy director-general, said: "The UK economy is performing strongly thanks to rising business and consumer confidence, better credit conditions at home and improving global economic conditions.
"What's encouraging is that growth is becoming more broad-based, with solid increases in business investment over the past year. This bodes well for the year ahead.
"But there are risks to the UK's outlook from global developments, including the possibility that the situation in Ukraine and Russia could impact on global commodity prices. And with the Eurozone crisis still far from being fully resolved, the UK continues to be exposed to a prolonged period of subdued activity in the region."


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Government has accused Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) of creating a cartel after recently terminating the contract of a Brazilian firm U & M.
It is reported that KCM terminated U & M Contractors so that it can sign an Indian extraction firm.
It is believed that Vedanta, which owns over 70 percent shares in KCM, wants to create a cartel with other Indian companies to avoid paying taxes.
Mines deputy minister Richard Musukwa has since warned that government will not allow KCM to engage an Indian company after getting rid of U & M Contractors.
Musukwa urged KCM to behave properly and employ Zambians that were looking for employment in the mining sector.
"What is now very clear is that each mining houses want to employ or give contracts to countries of their origin and it is unacceptable. As government, we would like to ensure that these cartels come to an end," he said.


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Mordio's Deed
When Eunica bought a home in Littlewood, she did not expect to find herself sharing the house with a silver haired woman named Aura, who was apparently abandoned by her father 15 years ago. After discovering that a magical illusion had been lifted on her home, revealing where Aura had been staying.
It did not take long for Eunica to learn that the man who sold her the house was also a mage. He had been erasing the memories of the previous inhabitants and buying back the house from them. He was waiting for another mage to take Aura's life. The focus of the investigation has since shifted to focus on Mordio.
After months of investigation(January 2014), Eunica and Aura were able to find one of Mordio's labs and met Mistral. While in the lab, they found a broken magic circle that connected to the spirit world. Mordio had been sealing souls within dolls, but the question now is what was the cost, if he was able to produce so many.
Eunica intended to seek answers from Calhoun, but found that the mage had been sent to the hospital after a vampire had infiltrated his home. When she visited his residence, she was greeted by Calhoun's wife. Sharing Eunica's exhaustion with the supernatural, she spilled the information her husband was hiding:
Mordio possessed an artifact known as an Alexandrian Text, which Eunica assumed gave him the knowledge to create a Soul Gate with little cost. The Magi Association, an NGO in Europe, is also looking for these Texts, but due to old agreements, they have no power in America. Using loop-holes, however, they were able to force Mordio to return to Europe.
Calhoun stayed behind to protect Aura from anyone who may seek the Text. Armed with this knowledge, Eunica had two choices: To find the Text or to return to a peaceful life.
Eunica chose the latter.
Case Closed: 1/14/2014
Storybook Ball
Eunica heard of a ball taking place somewhere and decided to take Aura with her to attend. When she got there, she got embroiled in a mystery involving fictional characters manifesting in the real world and they all are trapped in this city.
Working alongside Sherlock Holmes and his Detective Agency, Eunica sets off to help return everyone to their homes. The investigation, however, was cut short by the appearance of Merlin, who explained the debate of the whole mystery: Is magic a science? It seems that the Book Worms encountered in the library are something that the world has yet to understand. Maybe one day, there will be answers. For now, Eunica's content with a case closed and the literary figures returned home.
(This was an RP during the 11th Annual Ball)
Case Closed: 8/25/2013
Coalview Fog
While Aura was away at a convention for mages, in Europe, Eunica received a call from the priest who helped her gain access to Mordio's old doll shop to look into a mysterious fog that loomed over the town and was causing people, including himself, to faint.
Case Closed: 12/16/2014*
*Canon date. Drabbles not yet finished.
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I had to install itunes on my PC recently, I think it was something to do with getting an Apple identity to use with my Apple TV boxes.
Bloody pop-ups kept appearing about new versions and their new music service, so I decided to get rid of this malware. Not as easy as you may think - like lots of shitty software it doesn't want you to uninstall it. So it either hung for 20 minutes or said I had to stop some process - which wasn't actually there ! Running removals in safe mode didn't work either.
Eventually ran Revo Uninstaller which, after a while, got rid of the stuff.
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Iamsu! sat down with VladTV to discuss the current successes he's seen due to his work ethic and musical talents. He began by explaining how he came to work with 2 Chainz which led to him being featured on the rapper's album.He then announced that he recently signed a distribution deal with ADA, the independent music distribution arm of Warner Music. Iamsu! explained that he didn't want to sign to an official label deal so as to have more creative control over his album. He also addressed the growing number of artists coming out of the West Coast, and how West Coast music has a unique sound and feel to it that can't be duplicated.At the time of the interview, the Richmond, CA., emcee was still working on his Sincerely Yours album, and stated that he was about 70 percent done.. He went on to release his new work on May 9th, and it is available for purchase on iTunes. It consists of 15 songs with an extra 4 bonus tracks for fans to enjoy.
Iamsu! Says West Coast Music Is "Original Right Now"
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For reasons that are frankly beyond my grasp, Sony's first-class Android tablets have always been viewed as underdogs stateside. Underdogs, oddities of the tab market, far too extravagant products, you name it.
The bottom line is very few people bought the spectacular Xperia Tablet Z, its grossly underrated predecessors or the spanking new Xperia Z2 Tablet. But assuming you have no personal beef with Sony, and just deemed their Xperia Tabs too expensive, Woot comes at the rescue with a once-in-a-lifetime one-day deal.
Set to expire in about 12 hours at the time of this writing (and counting), the promo slashes, according to the discount retailer's claims, a whopping $305 off the slate's list price. In reality, that's more in the $160 ballpark, but I think we can all agree 160 bucks is a lot of money.
After doing some digging, the lowest we could find the 32 GB Wi-Fi-only Tablet Z was at $559.99 on Amazon. So yeah, Woot's special $399.99 price is $160 off. Make that $190 or so, as the 10 incher is bundled with an extra free red case and screen protector.
Although more than a year old already, the 6.9 mm-thin (!!!) gizmo remains a powerhouse, thanks to a state-of-the-art 1,920 x 1,200 pix res LCD screen, punchy quad-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro chip, 8.1 MP rear-facing camera, water protection and 6,000 mAh battery. Also, while it launched running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, it's now powered by 4.4 KitKat. Pretty groovy, huh?
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Tennant Granted Interim Injunction Against Kärcher's False ec-H2O™ Statements
German Court Prohibits Karcher from Spreading Disparaging Information
MINNEAPOLIS, April 10, 2012—Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC), a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing of solutions that help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world, today announced that the Regional Court in Cologne, Germany, has granted Tennant an interim injunction against Alfred Kärcher GmbH. The court's decision, effective immediately, means that Kärcher is no longer allowed to state that Tennant has weakened its ec-H2O™ advertising claims, and Karcher must immediately remove all such statements from the Internet. If future violations to the court's decision occur, Karcher could be forced to pay a fine of up to €250,000 EUR (approximately $327,000 USD) to the German state.
Tennant sought and was granted the injunction after Kärcher refused Tennant's request to cease and desist in spreading false information about Tennant's ec-H2O advertising.
Commented Chris Killingstad, Tennant Company''s president and chief executive officer: "We are pleased with the court's actions to halt the spread of disparaging statements by a competitor. We stand behind our ec-H2O technology and the many benefits that ec-H2O provides customers worldwide."
Tennant's proprietary ec-H2O technology electrically converts water into an innovative cleaning solution that cleans effectively, saves money, improves safety and reduces environmental impact.
Company Profile
Minneapolis-based Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world. Its products include equipment for maintaining surfaces in industrial, commercial and outdoor environments; chemical-free and other sustainable cleaning technologies; and coatings for protecting, repairing and upgrading floors. Tennant''s global field service network is the most extensive in the industry. Tennant has manufacturing operations in Minneapolis, Minn.; Holland, Mich.; Louisville, Ky.; Uden, The Netherlands; the United Kingdom; São Paulo, Brazil; and Shanghai, China; and sells products directly in 15 countries and through distributors in more than 80 countries. For more information, visit www.tennantco.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this document, as well as other written and oral statements made by us from time to time, are considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements do not relate to strictly historical or current facts and provide current expectations or forecasts of future events. Any such expectations or forecasts of future events are subject to a variety of factors. These include factors that affect all businesses operating in a global market as well as matters specific to us and the markets we serve. Particular risks and uncertainties presently facing us include: geopolitical and economic uncertainty throughout the world; the competition in our business; our ability to effectively manage organizational changes; our ability to comply with laws and regulations; our ability to effectively maintain and manage the data in our computer systems; unforeseen product liability claims or product quality issues; our ability to develop and fund new innovative products and services; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; our ability to successfully upgrade and evolve the capabilities of our computer systems; the occurrence of a significant business interruption; fluctuations in the cost or availability of raw materials and purchased components; our ability to acquire, retain and protect proprietary intellectual property rights; and the relative strength of the U.S. dollar, which affects the cost of our materials and products purchased and sold internationally.
We caution that forward-looking statements must be considered carefully and that actual results may differ in material ways due to risks and uncertainties both known and unknown. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. For additional information about factors that could materially affect Tennant''s results, please see our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including disclosures under "Risk Factors."
We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, and investors are advised to consult any further disclosures by us on this matter in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in other written statements we make from time to time. It is not possible to anticipate or foresee all risk factors, and investors should not consider any list of such factors to be an exhaustive or complete list of all risks or uncertainties.


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Chris Brown to Remain in Anger Management Due to Untreated Mental Health DisorderOfficials from Brown's rehab facility claim the singer is dealing with several serious issues including a mental health disorder and PTSD, among other issues.
Justin Bieber Turns Himself In to Toronto Police on Assault ChargesAccording to CNN, the assault charge stems from an encounter with a limousine driver last month. It's the pop star's second arrest this week.
Chris Brown's Probation Revoked, Jail Time Still Possible For Rihanna AssaultA relieved Brown took to Twitter yesterday after the hearing, asserting his innocence throughout his misdemeanors, writing "My cross is heavy but God gives me the strength to carry it. Be Beautiful and great."
Woman Arrested For Assaulting Boyfriend Who Wouldn't Stop Singing Macklemore's 'Thrift Shop'


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Holiday traditions and celebrations (or not) vary from family to family, and here are some basic rules of Christmas card etiquette to keep in mind while preparing this year's seasonal greetings.
Christmas Card Etiquette:
1. Generic messages for each card are acceptable, particularly if you aren't certain about one's religious preference or holiday traditions. Be mindful, however, to avoid sending cards with "Merry Christmas" to families who don't celebrate it. Cards should be appropriate and respectful of the recipient.
2. Don't send e-cards in lieu of physical holiday and Christmas cards. Greeting cards are an act of thoughtfulness and generosity that require a personal touch. Clicking a couple of links just doesn't invoke the same feelings. It's simple to find affordable holiday and Christmas cards online at Current that arrive at your door ready to add your personal touches.
3. Use your own handwriting, or use a template for print at home holiday cards to create a personal message applicable to each recipient if your handwriting lacks precision. Personalization can include naming children, mentioning a special pet, or acknowledging an upcoming event where you will encounter them soon.
4. Send co-worker's card to their homes rather than offering them at the office. This avoids potential conflicts if you don't care to send everyone a card, and it further promotes that personal feeling. However, business associates that you don't socialize with require a different approach. Cards should be sent to their offices and kept professional. Sign it personally, but keep photos and such limited to family and friends.
5. Including a return address on all cards ensures that the recipient recognizes whom it's from right away. This also helps others maintain current address records, and this information may be necessary so that they can send you a card in return.
Whether you're sending out personal or professional holiday cards this year, these basic Christmas card etiquette guidelines will ensure that they are right on target.


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Lakeview at Parkside North Dallas
Farmers Branch, Texas 75244
Farmers Branch Reservations
- 1 Bedroom
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- Balcony, Deck, Patio, or Porch
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer in Unit
- 9' ceilings
Community Features
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Parking
- Pool(s)
- Sauna(s)
- Playground
- Tennis Courts
- Controlled access entry
- Fitness Center
- Jogging Trail
- Four Lakes Onsite
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Racquetball Court
- Sand & Water Volleyball
- Arcade Game Room
- On-site Dog Park
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- Move In: 3:30 PM
- Move Out: 12:00 PM
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- 30-Day Minimum Stay
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Street Address
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- Complimentary On-site parking available
- On-site Carports and Garage parking available:
- Carports - $1/Day
Garage - $2.50/Day
Area Airport(s)
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Property direction: 11 miles S
Driving Directions:
- From airport, head SW on Cedar Springs Rd toward Contrail Ln.
- Turn left onto W Mockingbird Ln.
- Turn left to merge onto Dallas North Tollway N (Toll Rd).
- Take the exit twd Spring Valley Rd/Quorum Dr.
- Merge onto Dallas Pkwy and turn left on Spring Valley Rd.
- Make a U-turn and destination will be on the right.
The property does not provide shuttle service.
- Estimated alternate transportation (Taxi service): Yellow Cab, 214-426-6262, approx. $25 (one way)
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW)
Property direction: 17 miles SW
Driving Directions:
- From airport, take the N Airport exit.
- Take 635 E and pass to I-35 E.
- Exit at Midway and turn left.
- Turn left at Spring Valley Rd.
- The community is located two blocks ahead on your left side.
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- Estimated alternate transportation (Taxi service): Yellow Cab, 214-426-6262, approx. $40 (one way)


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Professor Elliott Malamet
Visiting Lecturer
Professor Elliot Malamet is a visiting lecturer at LSJS.
He lectures in the faculties of Education and Jewish Studies at York University in Toronto, and teaches at The Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto, the largest Jewish high school in North America, where he wrote the Jewish Ethics and Philosophy curriculum. He is currently at work on a book which examines the ethics of teenagers.