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How to prepare for the technological breakthroughs megatrend, and the eight technologies to start with
How can CEOs and their top teams even begin to make sense of the swirl of technological breakthroughs affecting business today? How do they gauge the impact of artificial intelligence on their companies' future compared with, say, the Internet of Things or virtual reality?
Given the sheer pace and acceleration of technological advances in recent years, business leaders can be forgiven for feeling dazed and perhaps a little frustrated. When we talked to CEOs as part of our annual Global CEO Survey, 61% of them told us they were concerned about the speed of technological change in their industries. Sure, more and more C-suite executives are genuinely tech-savvy - increasingly effective champions for their companies' IT vision - and more and more of them know that digital disruption can be friend as well as enemy. But it's fair to say that most struggle to find the time and energy necessary to keep up with the technologies driving transformation across every industry and in every part of the world.
History is littered with companies that have waited out the Next New Thing in the belief that it's a technology trend that won't amount to much, or that won't affect their industries for decades. Yet disruption happens. It's safe to say that the history of humankind is a history of disruption - a stream of innovations that have tipped the balance in favour of the innovators. In that sense, technological breakthroughs are the original megatrend. What's unique in the 21st century, though, is the ubiquity of technology, together with its accessibility, reach, depth, and impact.
Business leaders worldwide acknowledge these changes, and have a clear sense of their significance. CEOs don't single out any particular catalyst that leads them to that conclusion. But we maintain that technological advancements are appearing, rapidly and simultaneously, in fields as disparate as healthcare and industrial manufacturing, because of the following concurrent factors:
Cheaper access to technology
Globalisation of technology
Increased comfort with technology
The competitive advantage of technology
Multiplier effect of technology
Collectively, those driving factors are forcing big questions to the surface - questions that C-suite executives themselves are asking. To help provide answers, we tracked more than 150 discrete technologies, and have developed a methodology to identify the most pertinent of those technologies; the aperture being granular enough to scale from a business unit to a company, an industry, or even the global enterprise landscape as a whole. The multifactor criteria screens for business impact and commercial viability of these technological breakthroughs over the next five to seven years (and as little as three to five years in developed economies).
The specific technologies most impactful to a company can - and likely will - vary, of course, but when we analysed for technologies with the most cross-industry and global impact over the coming years, eight technologies emerged. They are at varying degrees of maturity; some have been around for years but are finally hitting their stride, while others are maturing rapidly. None will be surprising to CEOs; they are regular subjects of often breathless coverage in popular newspaper coverage.
We believe that these technologies will shake things up across all five aspects of your business model - some in very beneficial ways, and some in quite challenging ways, as seen in the following snapshots.
Strategy: If strategy is about defining "what business to pursue," then these technologies are opening up a slew of new opportunities and corresponding considerations.
Customer Engagement: The eight key technologies are already reshaping almost every dimension of companies' interactions with their customers, from sales and marketing to billing and after-sales support.
Operations: Artificial intelligence, robots, drones, and 3D printing can all improve operational efficiency and provide significant competitive advantage.
People and talent: The eight technologies are creating brand-new job categories, but a worrying consequence may be slower job growth. Concurrently, new technologies beget new companies and new job categories.
Compliance: This is an often overlooked aspect of the business model. We believe the shortlisted technologies will see many companies scrambling to adapt to - and trying to influence - the resulting regulatory landscapes. The regulators themselves are likely to be in a catch-up mode for a while.
So what should CEOs and their leadership teams do with such brief glimpses of the business impact of these influential technologies? For starters, it is best not to treat the technologies as a kind of checklist to delegate to the CIO or the CTO. Instead, CEOs must take very seriously their own obligations to turn these technologies to strategic advantage - and to protect their organisations against others using the technologies for advantage. If that sounds something like an arms race, that's because it is: technology must be viewed as a competitive weapon, one that merits regular discussion and decision-making in the C-suite.
Tracking, evaluating, and developing the action plan for emerging technologies should be an integral component of the overall corporate strategy. To do so, there are three questions you must find effective answers to:
Do we have a sustainable innovation strategy and process?
Have we quantified the impact of new technologies? If not, how can we do that - and how soon?
Do we have an emerging-technologies road map? If so, are we keeping it up to date?
Answers to these fundamental questions will give you the meta-actions - moves that enable the executive team as a whole to properly and effectively harness the best new technologies.
No argument: it is not easy to stay ahead of emerging technologies. But you really don't have a choice; your organisation must adapt. By winnowing down the welter of possible technologies to a starting list of the Essential Eight, we hope we have helped provide some focus and clarity. More than that, we hope that we can begin to re-energise the C-suite's discussion of how best to leverage the right technologies in the right ways at the right time - for the right business reasons.
So, develop an innovation strategy and start making the exploration and quantification of emerging technologies (and planning for them) a core part of your corporate strategy.
Vicki Huff EckertNew Business Leader, PwC Global
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Chris CurranChief Technologist, PwC US
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Sahil C. BhardwajCorporate and Business Strategy Director, PwC US
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The New Democrats say Speaker Andrew Scheer should take direct steps to elevate decorum in Parliament by denying MPs who create disruptions through catcalls and personal insults the opportunity to ask questions in the House of Commons.
The NDP promised during the election last year that it would work to fix Ottawa, Nathan Cullen, the party's House Leader, told reporters on Monday. Some progress has been made, he said, but clearly the work is not done.
"Canadians cannot yell and scream and heckle and harass and behave like a schoolyard bully at their place of work. Why, in the cornerstone of our democracy, do so many MPs continue to behave as though that is normal?" asked Mr. Cullen.
The Speaker already has the ability to sanction politicians who misbehave the House but what is lacking is the political will, he said. "We are suggesting to the Speaker and to the other Leaders in the House that those MPs who continue to ignore the Speaker's calls for decorum will have questions taken away from them or their parties if they refuse to fall in line."
The lack of decorum in the House is a perennial problem and has been since the days of Confederation. But the conduct of politicians does seem to have deteriorated in recent years.
There are two types of disruptions that are of particular concern, said Mr. Cullen. The first is what Canadians can hear through the microphones "when the parties get themselves into a right lather and make it impossible for other MPs to ask their questions or hear their questions." The second, he said, are the "under-tone, under-breath insults" and demeaning behaviour.
New Democrats do not want to stop passionate debate, said Mr. Cullen. But there is a way to do it and a way not to do it, he said.
"The Official Opposition is saying, if we are a problem, you can punish us and I will defend the Speaker's actions on that," said Mr. Cullen. "If he has warned an MP or a group of MPs that they are disrupting the House and they refuse to come in line or to calm down, then he begins to take questions away from that political party.Report Typo/Error
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Wednesday, May 19
Square Dance: 7 p.m., IOOF Hall, Detroit Lakes. Hosted by Lakes Plus. Caller is Larry Johansen.
Rush Hour Music Series: 5:30 p.m., Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N., Fargo. Jeff Mooridian Quartet performs; free admission. Info: 801-232-3821.
Antiseen with Joe Buck: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Aquarium, 226 Broadway (second floor), Fargo. Ages 21 and up (ID required for admission). Tickets $10 general admission. Info: 701-235-5913 or eventful.com.
Best Read Aloud Picture Book of 2010: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gathering place, 218 10th St. S., Moorhead. Sponsored by MSUM. Free admission. Info: 218-477-2347.
Thursday, May 20
Nirmala Rajasekar: 7:30 p.m., Historic Holmes Theatre, 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes. Free concert by vocalist and veena player Nirmala Rajasekar, who will perform the traditional music of India. Info: 218-844-SHOW (7469) or dlccc.org.
Cellist Emma Childs: 5:30 p.m., A Center for the Arts, 124 W. Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls. Recital by Childs, an FFHS student, will be accompanied by pianist Jihye Chang. No charge; free-will donations accepted. Info: 218-998-ARTS (2787), 218-736-5453 or fergusarts.org.
Master Chorale of Fargo-Moorhead Spring Concert: 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 210 7th St. S., Moorhead. Free admission. Info: 218-236-5436.
"Vino Veritas": 7:30 p.m., Theatre B, 716 Main Ave., Fargo. Riotous revelations abound when two couples taste a strange ceremonial wine containing a truth serum and hilariously unravel decades of polite exchanges and social norms. Info: 701-729-8880.
Festival of Birds: Four-day birding event features workshops, field trips, exhibits, evening socials and more, headquartered at M State in Detroit Lakes. Evening program on bird migration begins at 5 p.m. in the Holiday Inn. Complete schedule and ticket information available at the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce, by phone at 800-542-3992 or online at visitdetroitlakes.com.
Philosophy for All: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. S., Fargo. A Socrates Café; participants choose a topic to discuss. Free admission. Info: 218-233-4621.
Friday, May 21
Todd Sisson: 6:30 p.m., Frazee Liquor, 105 Second St. NE, Frazee. Ages 21 and up. Info: 218-334-7940 or eventful.com.
The Bodeans: 8 p.m., Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway. Rock music. Tickets $25-$29.50. Info: 800-514-3849.
Ralph's Corner RIP 5th Anniversary Weekend: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Aquarium, 226 Broadway (second floor), Fargo. Performances by Egypt, Starship Reducer, more. Tickets $5 general admission (two-day passes available for $12). Info: 701-235-5913 or eventful.com.
T.U.G.G.: 9 p.m., Nestor's, 1001 NP Ave. N., Fargo. Rock, reggae, ska music; ages 21 and up. Info: 701-232-2485 or eventful.com.
Skyline/Vindictus: 8 p.m., Rick's Bar, 2721 Main Ave., Fargo. Ages 21 and up. Info: 701-232-8356 or eventful.com.
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Tour: 7 p.m., First Assembly, 3401 25th St. S., Fargo. Featuring former Ringling Bros./Barnum & Bailey circus performer Don Bursell, and Randy Christiansen, who trains clowns and comedians. All ages. Tickets $5 (free for all those age 4 and under); available at First Assembly, Rainbow Shop and Family Christian Bookstore. Info: 701-232-0003.
"Vino Veritas": 7:30 p.m., Theatre B, 716 Main Ave., Fargo. See Thursday's listing for details.
Festival of Birds: Evening program on "Birds in Flight" at Fair Hills Resort on Pelican Lake, starting at 4 p.m. See Thursday's listing for further details.
"Saturn-Lord of the Rings": 9 to 11 p.m., MSUM Science Center, Buffalo River State Park near Glyndon. This spring Saturn shines brightly in the southern sky. Learn more about this most famous planet and experience the wonder of looking at it through a telescope. Info: 218-477-2904.
Saturday, May 22
Oak Hills Christian College Choir: 7 p.m., Harvest Fellowship Church, 806 Frazee Rd., Frazee. Info: 888-751-8670 or 218-334-3101.
Shannon Curfman: 7 p.m., A Center for the Arts, 124 W. Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls. Blues music; all ages. Tickets for adults are $13 in advance $15 day of show, or $5 for students and children anytime. Info: 218-998-ARTS (2787), 218-736-5453 or fergusarts.org.
Ralph's Corner RIP 5th Anniversary Weekend: 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Aquarium, 226 Broadway (second floor), Fargo. Performances by The Soviets and Floid Matrix with The Trans Ams. Tickets $10 general admission (two-day passes available for $12). Info: 701-235-5913 or eventful.com.
T.U.G.G.: 9 p.m., Silver Dollar Saloon, 209 W. Broadway, Elizabeth. Rock, reggae, ska music; ages 21 and up. Info: 218-9998-0441.
Skyline/Vindictus: 8 p.m., Rick's Bar, 2721 Main Ave., Fargo. See Friday's listing for details.
Book Signing and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Harley-Davidson, 600 W. Main Ave., West Fargo. Meet author Kris Palmer and photographer Jerry Lee, who chronicle motorcycles and cars. Info: 701-277-1000.
Brant School of Dance Arts Spring Concert: 2 p.m., Fargo South High School Theater, 1840 15th Ave. S., Fargo. Dance Accents to perform with guest artists Edwin Aybar and Laura Peters. Call for ticket info, 701-235-3801.
"Vino Veritas": 7:30 p.m., Theatre B, 716 Main Ave., Fargo. See Thursday's listing for details.
Festival of Birds: Keynote speaker Jeff Gordon will present the "Bird Song Grammys" at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center at M State in Detroit Lakes. See Thursday's listing for details on other events.
Tomorrow's Champions Professional Boxing: 7 p.m., Shooting Star Casino, 777 Casino Road, Mahnomen. Main event features Javontae Starks of Minneapolis vs. Ryan Soft of McLaughlin, S.D. Other bouts include Tyler Hultin vs. Silas Ortley; Brandon Rossback vs. Lawrence Goodman; Ryan Gronvold vs. Zach Schumach; Tim Taggart vs. Nick Whiting; Concha Ross vs. Adrain Two Hearts; Romando Papsodora vs. Charles Goodwin. Tickets are $25-$45. Info: 800-313-7469 or www.starcasino.com.
Sunday, May 23
"Galileo: The Power of the Telescope": 2 p.m., Planetarium, Minnesota State University, Moorhead. Travel back in time to Pisa, Italy, to learn about Galileo's revolutionary ideas that culminated in his publication of "The Starry Messenger." Admission is $1.50-$3. Info: 218-477-2920.
Brant School of Dance Arts Spring Concert: 2 p.m., Fargo South High School Theater, 1840 15th Ave. S. See Saturday's listing for details.
Festival of Birds: Final day features field trips to Glacial Ridge and Glendalough State Park. See Thursday's listing for further details.
History Boat Cruise: 3 to 5 p.m., Fair Hills Resort, Pelican Lake. Enjoy an afternoon cruise aboard the 60-foot "Big Pelican" excursion boat and learn a little Becker County boating history. Snacks and cash bar available. Proceeds benefit the Becker County Historical Society's history programming. Tickets $15. Info: 218-847-2938.
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Ninety minutes before tipoff, roughly 75 fans pulled out their smart phones to film Derrick Rose … running wind sprints.
Such is the excitement and anticipation for Rose's return from knee surgery, an event that, despite Rose's increased participation and visibility, likely remains weeks away.
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New report available from Douglas-WestwoodPublications // January 3, 2003
The World Marine Propulsion Report 2003-2007, by Douglas-Westwood and marine industrydata specialists Lloyd's Register-Fairplay examines the future prospects for the marine propulsion sector.
Marine propulsion systems are expected to grow to become a $5 billion market by 2007. Over the next five years vessel tonnage delivered by yards is expected to increase by 4% while vessel numbers fall by 10%. However, total propulsion power should increase by 8% when compared to the 1997-2002 period.
Using information from the Lloyd's Register-Fairplay databases, The World Marine Propulsion Report analyses engine deliveries by type and manufacturer for the 9,789 commercial vessels over 100gt built over the past five years worldwide and shows the market shares established for all the significant players. The results show the shifts in market share amongst the leading engine companies and the relative decline of the South East Asian designs.
A specially developed model is used to forecast the market over the next five years. This takes into account the major factors that are likely to impact on the sector such as oil prices, increasing vessel sizes, and changes in global trade patterns.
Contents include: a review of different engine types, including low, medium & high-speed diesels, gas turbines, and electrical propulsion systems. Dynamic positioning systems, thrusters, pods and water jets are also reviewed together with power transmission systems, propeller design developments, control systems and the all-electric ship. Trends in engine development discussed include the effects of current & future regulatory requirements and demands for improvements in emission performance and fuel consumption.
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Patterns of Cooperation in High-Tech—Constraints, Feasibility, and Benefits: Results of a Study among Palestinians and Israelis
The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians in the development of economic activities based on advanced technologies. We conducted an exploratory study in order to evaluate the attitudes of Israelis and Palestinians toward barriers and inhibiting factors. We also looked at possible models of cooperation and their economic and sociopolitical benefits, as well as the policy measures that would have to be taken in order to make such cooperation feasible. Our main results suggest that Palestinians are more sensitive to inhibiting factors but show more openness to all models of cooperation, with a preference for virtual models that are less dependent on the inhibiting factors. Economic benefits are considered major drivers for cooperation; they are important mostly to Palestinians, although Israelis attach equal weight to noneconomic benefits. In addition, public support is considered an important but not necessarily the major instrument for cooperation, especially among people in high-tech. The main conclusion drawn from this paper is that a basis does exist for Palestinian—Israeli cooperation in advanced technologies, innovation, and high-tech activities.
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No foreign troops allowed to conduct ground operation in Pakistan: Athar Abbas
No foreign troops will be allowed to launch any ground offensive in Pakistan's tribal areas, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Athar Abbas has said.
Talking to a TV channel, Abbas said foreign troops had neither been allowed to conduct ground operation in Pakistan, nor would they be allowed in future.
He also claimed that the arrival of terrorists from across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border was the main reason behind the deteriorating law and order situation in Bajaur and Mohmand Agencies, The Nation reports.
Five Army Brigadiers were present in North Waziristan, said Abbas, adding that an operation against militants was going on in North Wazirastan, and 90 percent areas of the agency have been cleared.
Following the situation and resources, it would be decided whether there is a need to launch a grand operation in North Waziristan, he added.
Abbas further said that the Pakistan Army and the law enforcement agencies gained many achievements during 2010, but the fact that a terrorist could blow himself anytime anywhere could not be neglected.
Answering a question, he said almost 900 check posts had been set up on Pak-Afghan border, adding that all citizens should be vigilant and keep an eye on any illegal movements on the check posts. (ANI)


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People have a lot of strong opinions about the Kardashian family. Critics have often accused them of being overly ambitious when it comes to fame and money. But now, Kim Kardashian, who is pregnant with her first child, is hoping to turn that image around.
There have been some baby registries — allegedly for Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West — appearing online. But according to TMZ these are fake. Nevertheless, this has confused their friends and family: Which registry is the right one? What do they want for their little bundle of joy? As it turns out, NOTHING! That's right, Kardashian and West are actually requesting that instead of gifts, their friends and family make donations to the Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago,
It makes senses, of course: Both Kardashian and West are wealthy celebrities and will have no problem giving their little one everything he or she will need.
Will this help people see Kardashian in a different light? Possibly. Once you're a celebrity and the public has an opinion about you, it's hard to convince them otherwise. What makes this better, though, is that the couple may not even be doing this simply to get back in the public's good graces. West grew up in Chicago and it likely means a lot to him that the hospital receive donations. It is always great to see a celebrity give back, especially in the case of these two.
It's rumored that the couple are expecting a baby girl, but neither have confirmed that yet. Kim Kardashian is due this July, which is only a few short months away. The reality show star has been so excited about having a baby that it's likely she will have everything ready way ahead of time, with or without baby shower gifts.
Are you surprised that Kardashian and West are requesting donations be made to a children's hospital in lieu of baby shower gifts?
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Chris Brashear arrived home from work Thursday to find several Lubbock fire engines parked outside his residence in the Town Plaza Apartments, 3508-A 50th St.
''Man, I hope it didn't burn,'' Brashear said, looking into his apartment where several firefighters roamed.
Firefighters saw smoke and fire coming from an upstairs window when they arrived on the scene at about 4 p.m. Thursday and called for additional units, said Randy Selman, an investigator with the Lubbock Fire Marshal's Office.
Five fire engines, two ladder trucks and about 55 fire personnel were called to help extinguish the blaze.
Selman said three apartments probably only sustained minor smoke damage. A damage estimate wasn't available Thursday. None of the apartments' residents were home when the fire sparked, he said.
One tenant was expected to be displaced, Selman said.
Brashear said he recently moved into his apartment and inside he had pictures and clothing, which he recently washed. And, ''Oh, man, my dog!''
He later said his dog wasn't injured in the blaze, but was ''scared to death.''
The two-alarm fire started in a wall between two apartments and the cause is under investigation, but ''it does not look suspicious,'' Selman said.
Brashear said fire officials told him that insulation in a wall ignited when a maintenance man was soldering pipe in another apartment.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the blaze likely started in that manner, Selman said.
Several firefighters sought refuge from the heat and smoke at the Lubbock Fire Department's Rehabilitation Unit parked near the scene.
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Granting Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status to China, U.S. Rep. Larry Combest said Thursday, is a ''no brainer'' that will benefit cotton, corn and wheat producers.
''We're doing everything we can to find more places to sell products and increase farmer income. ... Something like that, to me, seems too good a thing to pass up,'' Combest, a Lubbock republican who chairs the House Agriculture Committee, said in an telephone interview.
The highly contentious PNTR measure, which is drawing fire from House members on both side of the aisle, would end 20 years of annual congressional votes on China's trade status and grant Beijing the same permanent low-tariff access to U.S. markets that nearly every other nation in the world already enjoys.
Combest feels that agriculture has ''some phenomenal opportunity to have some successes under this, with billions of dollars in increased exports,'' he said of the bill, which is being considered at the same time that China's proposed membership in the World Trade Organization is being debated.
He's concerned that failure to pass the PNTR legislation would give other trading nations the advantage of doing business with China's 1.3 billion citizens.
Exports currently account for 30 percent of U.S. farm cash receipts, and nearly 40 percent of all agricultural production is exported. U.S. agricultural exports to China amounted to $2.2 billon last year, with a $1.4 billion surplus, although some are estimating that the level of sales to the Chinese could increase by as much as $2 billion annually by 2005 if it receives PNTR status.
''One of the arguments currently being made against PNTR for China is the idea that China, with its 1.3 billon citizens and only 7 percent of the world's arable land, doesn't need U.S. agricultural products,'' said U.S. Rep. Charles Stenholm, D-Stamford, the HAC's ranking minority member.
''USDA's Economic Research Service has indicated that China will continue to be a major market for U.S. agricultural products. In fact, the ERA has concluded that China's implementation of its WTO obligations between 2000 and 2004 will add $1.7 billion to the bottom line for U.S. farmers and ranchers in 2005.''
Combest declined to speculate on the number of votes the bill will receive next week, adding that the ''only strong opposition'' has come from organized labor.
U.S. Rep. Robert Matsui, D-Calif., the Clinton Administration's point man for the bill among Democrats, was quoted Wednesday as predicting that about 70 members of his party are expected to vote for the bill, while Republican number crunchers are saying that about 140 Republicans will vote in favor. A total of 218 affirmative votes are needed for passage.
John Sweeney, AFL-CIO president, said that with the bill the U.S. ''gives up, permanently and unconditionally, its ability to use economic leverage to insist that China stop its horrifying human rights abuses.''
Another detractor, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., said Beijing ''threatens world peace by flagrantly proliferating weapons of mass destruction.''
''Different people are speaking against it for whatever reason, and in their mind they've made their decision. Most of the things I have heard in a lot of instances I don't think are having any impact,'' said Combest. ''I don't see how it helps human rights if we don't sell West Texas cotton to them.''
Under terms of the bill, Chinese tariffs would be reduced for beef, pork, wheat and other commodities. And improved access would be provided for cotton, corn, rice and soybeans through reform of the Chinese tariff-rate quota system.
The Chinese have also agreed to eliminate export subsidies and to reduce trade distorting domestic subsidies upon accession to the WTO. In the WTO talks, the 15-nation European Union is the largest of seven WTO members that have yet to sign off on Beijing's accession to the Geneva-based body that makes world trade rules.
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event.returnValue Property (IE 5 and Later)
Starting with Version 5 (Windows and Mac), IE's event object has a Boolean property,
returnValue, that controls whether the element's default action occurs. The default value of the property is true. But to prevent the default action, your function script sets its value to false. The following IE-only function could be invoked from the
onkeypress event handler of a text box (
onkeypress="numberPlease();" or
txtBoxRef.onkeypress=numberPlease;). Its job is to let only numbers appear in the field by preventing the
onkeypress event from performing its default action for other characters:
function numberPlease() {
var charCode = event.keyCode;
if (charCode < 48 || charCode > 57) {
alert("Only whole numbers are allowed.");
event.returnValue = false;
Be careful not to confuse the
event.returnValue property with the purpose of the JavaScript return statement. Use the former to control an event target's default behavior; use the latter when a function must return a value to a calling statement.
preventDefault() Method (Netscape 6 and Later)
Instead of using a property of its event object for this purpose, the W3C event model gives the event object the
preventDefault() method. You can invoke this method in an event listener function to stand in the way of the event continuing to the element. The syntax for its use is not far different from the IE
returnValue property. The following function is a W3C version of the numbers-only real-time input checker. Due to an egregious bug in early versions of Netscape 6, however, the
preventDefault() method works reliably only on event listeners that are added by way of tag attributes. Therefore, for the following function to do its job effectively, it should be invoked from an input element tag's attribute (
function numberPlease(evt) {
var charCode = evt.charCode;
if (charCode < 48 || charCode > 57) {
alert("Only whole numbers are allowed.");
Cross-Browser Techniques
With the
preventDefault() bug persisting through so many Netscape 6 editions, it is safest to stick with element tag attribute binding for preventing default actions. This means that the return statement becomes part of the value assigned to the attribute (e.g.,
onkeypress="return numberPlease(event)"). For good measure, the following function demonstrates branching techniques that can be used in the future for both tag attribute and object property event bindings. A little bit of additional event key code detection allows helpful noncharacter keys (arrows, Tab, and Backspace, for example) to perform their normal jobs (in Netscape 6 and later, the
charCode property for noncharacter keys is 0). The function is a cross-browser, backward-compatible version of the text box filter function shown earlier. This version works even with Navigator 4:
function numberPlease(evt) {
evt = (evt) ? evt : ((event) ? event : null);
if (evt) {
var charCode = (evt.charCode || evt.charCode == 0) ? evt.charCode :
((evt.keyCode) ? evt.keyCode : evt.which);
if (charCode > 13 && (charCode < 48 || charCode > 57)) {
alert("Only whole numbers are allowed.");
if (evt.returnValue) {
evt.returnValue = false;
} else if (evt.preventDefault) {
} else {
return false;
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Kim Kardashian's baby drama enters the courtroom! The reality star, who is expecting a child with boyfriend, Kanye West, has been waiting to divorce her husband, Kris Humphries, to whom she briefly was married in 2011.
According to People, Humphries's lawyer now has filed papers that speak directly about the timing of her pregnancy, claiming that Kardashian is using the baby to speed up the divorce trial.
The magazine reported: "Humphries's lawyer Marshall W. Waller writes that 'what is really going on here is that an "urgency" in the form of an apparently unplanned pregnancy' is being used by Kardashian as 'an opportunity to gain a litigation advantage (to) prematurely set this matter for trial.'"
Additionally, People stated: "Waller explains his reasoning for calling the pregnancy as unplanned: 'Indeed, why would (she) plan to get pregnant in the midst of divorce proceedings?'"
As People has noted, Kardashian is adamant about her desire to be divorced so that she and West can move on with their lives. During a radio interview last month, she spoke openly about how the pregnancy was unplanned: "God brings you things at a time when you least expect it. I'm such a planner and this was just meant to be. What am I going to? Wait years to get a divorce? I'd love one. It's a process."
Although Humphries and his legal team have dealt her another personal blow with these recent claims about her pregnancy, the mommy-to-be is keeping her cool and staying upbeat and positive. Recently, she was in France during Paris, showing off her chic maternity fashion.
Pregnancy is a vulnerable time for every woman, what with the emotional ups and downs, without the added stress of seeing your unborn child used in court proceedings. And while Kim Kardashian chooses to share her private life in a very public way, she also deserves to bask in the joy of her pregnancy.
What tips do you have for dealing with the roller coaster of emotions during pregnancy? Share with us in the comments section below!
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World's oldest dog dies at 147
A dachshund that held the record as the world's oldest dog has died at 21 - or 147 in dog years.
Chanel died on Long Island on Friday of natural causes at her owner's home in Port Jefferson Station, a village 50 miles east of New York City.
Guinness World Records honoured Chanel as the world's oldest dog in May at a 21st birthday party hosted by a pet food company at a Manhattan dog hotel and spa.
Owners Denice and Karl Shaughnessy adopted Chanel from a pet shelter in Newport News, Virginia, when she was six weeks old.
They said Chanel wore tinted goggles for her cataracts in her later years and favoured sweaters because she was sensitive to the cold, but remained lively for her age.
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A dog from Louisiana named Max is now vying for the record of world's oldest dog.
Owner Janelle Derouen said Max marked his 26th birthday on August 9 and added that Guinness World Records was reviewing documents to authenticate his age.
When asked the secret to her dog's long life, Ms Derouen said she was shocked he was still with her.
"I have five kids and all my kids are grown and gone," she said. "Now my grandkids are playing with this dog."
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New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday lauded External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for her powerful speech at the United National General Assembly, saying she put forward India's views on terrorism very strongly.
"Our Minister did give a very clear and strong message on terrorism," Mahajan said in a statement here
Referring to Sanskrit saying "Bajradapi Katho-rani Mriduni Kusuma-dapi", the Speaker said that Sushma Swaraj's performance shows she is able to display "a tough exterior but soft emotional heart" before a global platform.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi too had complimented the foreign minister for putting forward her speech in a forthright manner.


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New to the market this 3 story house is located in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods. The house is nestled on a beautiful tree lined Place block in historic Carroll Gardens. Third Place, between Clinton and Henry Streets, is lined with a uniform row of setback brownstones with their beautiful front gardens. Twelve Third Place is currently being used as two unit house but can easily be converted to a fabulous single family home. With a southern exposure there is an abundance of natural light covering the large backyard and filtering through the windows. There are hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings and large windows. Don't miss your opportunity to own this classic brownstone. Bring your architect and your imagination to help you transform this house into your dream home. The location cannot be beat, ideally situated close the subway (F and G lines). It is in the heart of all that Smith and Court Street have to offer including the schools, wonderful restaurants, cafes, boutiques, bars and specialty foods shops.
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Monday December 7, 2009
KANSAS CITY, MO.—The 2009 All-Independent Women's Soccer and Volleyball teams were announced today by the Association of Division III Independents.
Offensive Player of the Year
Kiauna Hemsley, Trinity Washington University, SO, Forward, Baltimore, Md. – Nationally ranked in goals per game (32nd with 1.00) and points per game (46th with 2.13), Hemsley scored 15 goals and had two assists in 15 games.
Coach of the Year
Beth Stone, Trinity Washington University – Stone led Trinity Washington to an 8-7 record in 2009.
The All-Independent Women's Soccer teams were selected by the women's soccer coaches from the Association of Division III Independents member schools.
First Team
Forward – Kiauna Hemsley, Sophomore, Trinity Washington University
Midfielder – Macee Wray, Sophomore, Trinity Washington University
Second Team
Defender – Allison Evans, Senior, Trinity Washington University
Goalkeeper – (tie) Chloe Canta, Sophomore, Chapman University, and Cristina Martinez, Junior, Trinity Washington University
Honorable Mention
Defender – Charity Blackwell, Freshman, Trinity Washington University
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The Association of Division III Independents consists of 14 Division III independent institutions that have joined together to recognize student-athletes at independent institutions, and to provide exempted postseason championship competition. The Association recognizes outstanding athletic achievements of its student-athletes on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. The Association provides statistical services for its members in seven sports. In addition, it will announce All-Independent teams at the conclusion of eight other sports this year.


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Tony Bohrer: Stay hopeful in God
March 13, 2014
Got Hope?
"Got Milk?" is an advertising campaign encouraging the consumption of cow's milk, which was created by the advertising agency Good by Silverstein & Partners for use by milk processors and dairy farmers. It has been running since October 1993, is running internationally and has been credited with greatly increasing milk sales in North America after a 20-year slump. The ads typically feature people in various situations involving dry or sticky foods and treats such as peanut butter. The person then finds himself in an uncomfortable situation because of a full mouth and no milk with which to wash it down. At the end of the commercial, the person would look sadly to the camera, and boldly displayed would be the words, "Got Milk?"
Today, I want to boldly ask you a question: "Got hope?" I have been captured this week by the word "hope" in Scripture and by another word that so often accompanies "hope" — the word "wait." This won't be much of a sermon, I'm afraid, but I hope it is a message just for you.
Hope in Scripture means "favorable and confident expectation." When it is used as a verb, it often is accompanied by two prepositions: We are exhorted to put our hope "in" a person (God) and to rest our hope "on" a certain solid ground (God's promise). And one of the Hebrew words for "hope" literally means "something waited for."
Psalms 39:7 (KJV) And now, Lord, what wait I for? My hope is in thee.
Psalms 119:81 (KJV) My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
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Psalms 130:5 (KJV) I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
Psalms 71:14 (KJV) But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.
Proverbs 13:12 (KJV) Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Perhaps the best example of this kind of Hope in scripture is Abraham, who had a promise so big that it was staggering. But he had such a faith and trust in God that he didn't waver, even when the precess looked like it was moving in reverse.
Romans 4:17-21 (KJV) 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations), before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 18: Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, so shall thy seed be. 19: And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about a hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb 20: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21: And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
If you have the audacity to ask God, he has the ability to perform it. There is no reason we ever should think you are going to put God in a corner because of what you asked. My God is a big God!
Despite Abraham's failures and sins, God kept his promise, and Isaac was born. Many of God's promises do not depend on our character (which can waver) but on his faithfulness (which cannot).
God not only gave Abraham a promise, but he also confirmed that promise with an oath.
(Genesis 22:15-18) When a witness takes an oath in court, he says the words "so help me God." We call on the greater to witness for the lesser. None is greater than God, so he swore by himself. His promise and his oath are both immutable.
God said to Abraham, "I swear I'm going to bless you." Why did he swear? To make a covenant that he was telling the truth.
Sometimes, it will look like I'm a liar.
Sometimes, it will look like serving me doesn't work.
Sometimes, things will get worse before they get better.
Sometimes, it will look like you're going backward instead of forward.
Sometimes, it will look like I'm trying to kill you instead of bless you.
But I swear I'm going to bless you.
You cannot get the promise unless you go through the process! David, Joseph, etc. … I swear I'm going to bless you.
Sometimes, we have to understand the situation we are fighting is preparing us only for the promise. Don't let your faith waver because of the process. Along with God, I swear the promise is worth the process.
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wikiHow to Dress Rockabilly
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Rockabilly began as a type of music in the 1950s that combined rock 'n' roll and "hillbilly" or country music. Several distinctive styles lay claim to the rockabilly moniker--Greaser, Swinger and Western-style. Whether you want to embrace rockabilly music and culture or simply experiment with the look for a weekend, you'll find all you need to know right here.
Rockabilly Style for Men
1Stock up on wardrobe essentials. It doesn't take a lot of pieces or a lot of money to put together a rockabilly wardrobe. The look is pure working-class Americana with some flashes of swinger-chic.
- Do it Dickies style. If there's one brand name synonymous with rockabilly style, it's Dickies. This line of work apparel offers basic pieces that speak to the rockabilly aesthetic. The classic rockabilly trousers are a pair of Dickies Original 874 work pants in black.
- Grab some denim. Slim-cut (not skinny) dark jeans are another wardrobe staple. Be sure to buy them a couple of inches longer than you need so you can cuff them up.
- Pick up a pack of T's. You can't go wrong sporting a thin white T-shirt with the sleeves rolled up and the hem tucked in to your pants; this is a staple of the rockabilly "greaser" look. Pick up some work shirts and western shirts to add a little flair to your wardrobe.
2Show up in a suit. For dressier occasions, choose a slim-fit suit to show rockabilly style with class. Check that the suit jacket has a skinny collar, two or more buttons and a higher waistline. A sharkskin suit with its high sheen is a true attention-getter, but a good quality suit will set you back more than a few bucks. Scour thrift and vintage stores for this classic suit; if it's in good shape, fits well or can be easily altered, snap it up. Western suits are another way to add variety to your wardrobe and can be found easily online and in specialty stores.
3Jack up your look with a jacket. There are a variety of jackets that add that perfect layer of authenticity to a rockabilly look. Each will send a slightly different style message, so give it some thought and decide the right look for you.
- The letter jacket. Remember when Danny gave Sandy his letter jacket in "Grease?" Give yourself a slightly preppy rockabilly look by picking up a letter jacket. They're easy to find at flea markets and vintage and thrift stores and give you your chance to be the big man on campus.
- The motorcycle jacket. Yet another undisputed classic--the leather motorcycle jacket--is at the heart of the "greaser" look. Pick one up new or shop the thrift stores to score a well-worn but sturdy second-hand model.
4Try on a wool tweed jacket. Convey a casual air with a wool tweed jacket. Look for a topper that features knit cuffs, collar and waist reasonably priced at thrift and vintage stores.
- The shop jacket. Wear the shop jacket to work on your hot rod--or to look like you do. Navy, black, gray and olive green are the classic colors, but you don't have to stick to that. If you truly want to rock it old school, find a jacket with a name patch or plan to add one to yours.
- The Western jacket. The Western jacket adds a little pizzazz to your look. The style is slim with a banded waist and cowboy snaps and ornate stitching.
5Refine your look with shoes and accessories. Shoes and accessories truly do complete your look and can solidify the direction of your style.
- Give 'em the boot. Worn work boots or motorcycle boots are a no-brainer choice for this look. If you're going for a more of a "swinger" style, pick up a pair of wing tips or oxfords. If you consider yourself a fashion daredevil, chose a pair of creepers. These thick-soled platform shoes have been described as "clunky" and "cinder block chic." They have roots in the punk scene but fit right into a rockabilly wardrobe, especially those that sport plaids, polka dots or flames. They should be easy to find--they're a major fall 2013 fashion statement.[1]
- Accessorize to suit your style. Add a skinny tie with a tie tack or tie bar to a suit and consider a pair of cufflinks (think dice, hot rods or playing card motifs). Buddy Holly-style glasses (get clear lenses if your vision is 20/20)can give you a rockin' edge, and nothing complements a basic white T better than a pack of smokes rolled up in the sleeve.
6Get the hair right. Perhaps the most popular men's hairstyle of the 1950s--the pompadour--is the totally today look of a rockabilly man. When the style first became popular, men used pomade or cream to slick the hair down and give it a wet look, which earned them the nickname "Greasers."
- Wear a classic 1950s greaser hairstyle, such as a pompadour, elephant's trunk, slick back, or executive contour. GQ describes the pompadour as "Shorn on the sides and back, long enough on top to be swept forward and back onto itself, the whole thing looks like one big, bold whoosh! sound effect."[2]
- To get your pompadour on, be sure your hair is cut properly--short on the sides and in the back with a top that starts short in the back and gets longer as the hair moves forward.
- Rub some pomade in your hands to warm it up and slick the product evenly through the sides and back of your hair. Comb the sides back and the back straight down; keep the hair as close to the scalp as possible.
- Rub some more pomade and apply it to the top of your hair. Create a side part by combing this section in a diagonal starting from the back and working toward the front. Flip the front up and back to give it some height.[3]
- Wear a classic 1950s greaser hairstyle, such as a pompadour, elephant's trunk, slick back, or executive contour. GQ describes the pompadour as "Shorn on the sides and back, long enough on top to be swept forward and back onto itself, the whole thing looks like one big, bold whoosh! sound effect."[2]
Rockabilly Style for Women
1Stock up on wardrobe essentials. Rockabilly gals have a way of looking sexy but sweet, combining some girls-only pieces with items that look like they came from their boyfriend's closet.
- Show some skin. Wear a classic halter top or dress (no tanks or spaghetti-strap styles) that ties at the neck or features thick straps and a sweetheart neckline or ruching at the bust. You can find vintage versions in resale shops or new styles made modern with fabrics that have cherry, tropical or even skull designs. They're a great way to show off and yet soften the look of tattooed skin.
- Rock a high waist. High-waisted pencil skirts and ankle-length pants have a retro, rockabilly feel, especially when paired with a menswear-style dress shirt with rolled up sleeves and a knot tied in the front.
- Let it swing. A full skirt with some "swing" to it offers a lot of versatility to a rockabilly wardrobe. The Rockabilly wrap dress is a must for dancing--the skirt will flow with every step, twist and turn. To turn a rockabilly guys head, choose a Sweetheart dress, which a full skirt, a fitted and belted waist and a lightly puffed sleeve that falls to about the elbow. One bit of warning--stay away from the poodle skirt. You'll look like you're wearing a costume rather than embracing an alternative style.
2Refine your look with shoes and accessories. Stay true to the style but add your personal stamp to the look with shoes and accessories. The things you'll need are timeless, which makes them easy to find and gives you lots to choose from.
3Step up your style. Shiny black or red Mary Janes in a flat or high heel can work with almost all rockabilly gal looks. For a more preppy, casual look, choose loafers or saddle shoes with or without bobby socks or a pair of Converse All Stars.
4Choose finishing touches. Consider tattoo-inspired necklaces, leopard print or hounds-tooth purses, headbands and small classic earrings. For another way to enhance that sexy-but-sweet vibe, add a flower to your hair;go with a red rose or a large vibrant flower that matches the color of your outfit.
5Get the hair right. If you choose a classic rockabilly hairstyle, you can go two ways--stick strictly to the look or modernize a bit by following the style but making everything looser and using lighter-weight styling products.
- Try a feminine version of the pompadour. While the pompadour hairstyle has come to be most closely associated with men, never forget that it was named after a woman (Madame de Pompadour). If you have longer hair, pull it up into a high ponytail and wrap it around a large-barrel curling iron for 30 or so seconds to create a spiral. Then, back-comb your bangs and pin the ends down near your ponytail to create the pomp. You can also create a pompadour front and add a large flower barrette to finish off the look. Short-haired gals can wear a pompadour just like their male counterparts (see directions above) or create a pin-curl look a la Rizzo in "Grease."
- Embrace the '40s. 1940s hairstyles are worn by rockabilly fans more than 1950s styles. Betty Page and her victory rolls are seen everywhere at rockabilly concerts and events.
6Make makeup the finishing touch. The rockabilly look comes with a distinctive makeup style so proper application is key to an authentic appearance.
7Create a clean canvas. Use a liquid or cream foundation to even out your complexion and dust it lightly with finishing powder. Apply blush sparingly on your cheekbones rather than the apples of your cheeks.
- Create a cat eye. The cat eye defines the makeup look for a rockabilly gal. The process of creating the cat eye may seem a little overwhelming at first--there are a number of steps--but you'll get better and faster with practice. Or you may decide to short-cut the steps a bit to create a modified version of the look.
- Gently pull your eyelid up and line the inner rim with a few coats of jet-black waterproof pencil. Then line the inner rim of your lower lash line and finally your upper lash line. Blend color into lashes with an angled brush.
- With a black liquid-liner pen, make four evenly spaced dashes over the pencil line on your upper lash line and connect them.
- Close your eye and use your finger to trace along the crease of your upper lid, moving outward. When it meets the bony part of your eye, mark the spot with a dot of liquid liner. Place the tip of the liquid-liner pen on the dot and drag it to the outer corner of your eye, thickening the line as you go. This creates the "winged" look of the cat eye.
- Once the liner is dry, dab your lid with a cream-colored liquid eye shadow. Use a metallic version on the area just above your crease line and inner corner. The metallic shadow updates the look, and the liquid formula stands up well to heat.
- Finish with two coats of black mascara or a pair of false eyelashes.
- Be the lady in red. Outline your lips using a red lip pencil. To keep the look from being dated, just use the pencil to define your "cupid's bow" and the center of your bottom lip. Apply a bright red lipstick with a blue (cool) undertone and a matte finish.
- Create a cat eye. The cat eye defines the makeup look for a rockabilly gal. The process of creating the cat eye may seem a little overwhelming at first--there are a number of steps--but you'll get better and faster with practice. Or you may decide to short-cut the steps a bit to create a modified version of the look.
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What dance style goes with rockabilly?James McCarthyLindy Hop and The Charleston go really well with rockabilly and rock and roll!
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- Shop at consignment and second-hand stores, garage sales, and vintage auctions. This is the best way to find true rockabilly fashions.
- Talk to someone who is old enough to remember when rockabilly was big. Look through your library's catalog for books about the era and surf the net for rockabilly websites. Try to get a feel for the over-all look. Pay attention to the way that clothes were worn and hair was styled.
- Style icons for men include: Elvis Presley, James Dean, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, Stray Cats, and more.
- Take it the extra mile by using rockabilly slang. Here's a few suggestions, followed by translations:
- Cat--a hip person.
- Ginchiest--coolest.
- Long Green--money.
- Dolly--cute girl.
- Radioactive--cool.
- Threads--clothes.
- Peepers--glasses.
- Go to gigs and weekenders and actually see what those on the rockabilly scene are wearing then go and visit the vintage clothing stalls who will also point you in the right direction.
- Style icons for women include: Rosie the Riveter, Rizzo and Cha Cha DiGregorio in "Grease," Heather Graham in "Swingers," Kat von D., Gwen Stefani, Amy Winehouse, and more.
- You can find handmade and vintage hair accessories online at sites such as Etsy which has shops like Bustling Blossoms that feature flower headbands, clips, and bobby pins as well as hair accessories with other unique items.
- Listen to Rock N' Roll music (rockabilly). Check out Buddy Holly, Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent, Charlie Feathers and Jumpin' Gene Simmons.
Sources and Citations
- http://www.vintagedancer.com/1950s/rockabilly-shoes/ Rockabilly clothes for women
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