text:
Life StoryFeb/Mar 2014 Issue
Andie MacDowell Q&A: Gluten-Free Food, Chocolate and her "Greatest Chill Pill"
Andie MacDowell has graced the covers of countless fashion magazines, appeared in ad campaigns from Calvin Klein to Yves Saint Laurent and is currently the spokesperson for L'Oreal. She is also an accomplished actress, having received Golden Globe nominations for leading roles in Green Card, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Sex, Lies, and Videotape.
Born Rosalie Anderson MacDowell in Gaffney, South Carolina, MacDowell still speaks with a soft Southern lilt. The mother of three grown children, she divides her time between Vancouver where she's filming Hallmark Channel's Cedar Cove and her beachside home in Los Angeles.
With movie star looks and long Botticelli hair, the 55-year-old actress still turns heads wherever she goes. Recently, she sat down with Living Without to talk about her healthy lifestyle and her gluten sensitivity.
Q: You divide your time between Canada and the United States and have long work days. How do you deal with all this?
A:�Exercise is the best de-stresser for me. I'm fortunate because I actually enjoy it. I hike, walk in the park, ride my bike, work out, do yoga. I also enjoy meditation. Cooking helps me de-stress, too. With all the preparation and process, you have to be conscious when you're cooking.
Q: Do you avoid any foods?
A: I have a gluten problem. I get bloating and indigestion from eating gluten. If we go to a really great restaurant and they plop down the best bread you've ever tasted and I eat it, my stomach will blow up like a balloon.
Q: Have you always had this problem?
A: I've had it forever but just ignored it. It's gotten worse over the years. I never knew what the problem was.
Q: When did it dawn on you that gluten was the culprit?
A: I've known it for about a year. It's gotten to the point where I don't eat it anymore.
Q: Did you consult with a doctor?
A: I figured it out myself. And at first, I was just eating it anyway, regardless. I was working on this project and was just so uncomfortable. Literally, I was physically uncomfortable at work. So I finally said, that's it. I just can't feel like this anymore. I quit eating gluten breads and those problems have disappeared. I cannot eat anything that contains wheat—and also no oats. I just cannot eat those foods any more. It's good that I found this out.
Q: So what're the main foods in your diet now?
A: We eat a lot of nuts and seeds at home. We eat a lot of fruit, too. Plain Greek yogurt. Loads of vegetables. Right now, I'm on this crazy kick of eating lots of fresh veggies.
Q: What does a normal dinner look like for you?
A: What I do—and this takes all of ten minutes because I have no time in my life—is I cut up a variety of vegetables and potatoes and steam it all very quickly. Then I toss it with a salad dressing with jalapenos because I like spicy foods. And I add specialty salts, called ghost pepper salt–it's spicy. That's a pretty usual dinner for me and it's very filling.
Q: What about beverages?
A: I just love drinking tea. I drink chamomile right before I fly. For me, it's the greatest chill pill. It also helps me sleep at night. Sleepytime tea helps me decompress later in the day around dinnertime. In the morning, I love a great chai, green or black tea. But I try not to have any caffeine past 2 or 3 in the afternoon because it interferes with my sleep.
Q: Any guilty food pleasures?
A: Definitely chocolate—but I don't eat loads of it. Honestly, I don't feel that bad about chocolate because there are so many studies now that say it's good for you. Then there's this ice cream that my kids and I found that's great. It's made with coconut milk and sweetened with agave. So Delicious is the kind I have in my freezer right now.
Q: You have such a positive attitude about taking care of yourself.
A: Well, my mother died of heart disease at a younger age. That gives you perspective. In the end, however, age is just a number. I want to continue to hike, do yoga, perform handstands or whatever [laughs]….I want to be hiking when I'm 83. Let's just put it that way.
Celebrity correspondent Bonnie Siegler lives in California.
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment on this post using the section below.


text:
Hi there.
We get 'The IMAP server has issued an unrecognized greeting' error when trying to connect Outlook Express clients connecting to our new Exchange server.
Even although I can telnet direct to ports both using the internal .local address of the server and the externally visible FQDN.
Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance.
Microsoft is conducting an online survey to understand your opinion of the Technet Web site. If you choose to participate, the online survey will be presented to you when you leave the Technet Web site.
Would you like to participate?

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Paul Srubas
Green Bay Press-Gazette
November 4, 2013
Even as immigration reform remains up for congressional consideration this fall, deportations continue to take place regularly across the Midwest.
However, it is less likely to be in the news than it was several years ago.
In the 1990s, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would storm workplaces, march dozens of laborers out in handcuffs and load them onto awaiting buses.


text:
All quotes by Maxim Marinin
(18 quotes found)
"I heard the audience scream, and knew how hard it must have been for her. But I tried to stay away from it emotionally and focused on what we had to do."
"We didn't skate 100 percent but it was good enough to win our fifth European title in a row and we're happy about that."
"With each year, it has become more and more difficult to repeat the success. To win the fifth consecutive title is something special."
"At that moment, I saw it in the skating lounge. I just heard the audience scream and I saw the people laying on the ice. I just tried to stay far away from that emotionally and not get involved inside."
"That was definitely our best performance this season both in terms of emotion and the confidence we felt."
"For pairs, it's a big step forward. For younger skaters, that is the point where they should intend to just start trying it."
"I feel the atmosphere inside the ice rink was going up, so it was like a stone fell off my shoulders when we finished. It was just more concentration on the skating. Maybe that looks like I am really nervous, but it is not that."


text:
Ask a Question
Ask a question about ...
Mikki Car Harness XLarge 6272415
This product can be found in: Dog Collars: All | Dog Harnesses | Dog Safety | In-Car Accessories | Travel Accessories: All
Mikki Car Harness XLarge 6272415
Product Code: 54763
Earn 288 Reward Points
DescriptionMikki Car Harnesses make travelling with your dog a safer experience. Perfect for long and short journeys, this harness is adjustable for a comfortable fit. The harness fastens under the dog�s front legs and the padded chest offers maximum protection. The harness includes a detachable seat belt strap that the seat belt passes through, these clips onto the harness, holding your dog in place. The seatbelt strap can be left in place for the next journey allowing your dog to be released or attached quickly. Xlarge neck size 58-83cm, Girth size 28-35cm. Breed suggestions, Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, Great Dane.
Customer Ratings & Reviews
Just what I wanted posted on 06/04/2012 by Rickypoodle
Product Reviewed: Large 6272414
Very well made and stylishsturdy harness Perfect for keeping a boisterous lab safe in the car
really great posted on 04/04/2011 by anita-hutchings
Product Reviewed: Small 6272412
brilliant and well made
better than being put in my cage says yogo posted on 19/02/2011 by alan-amphlett
Product Reviewed: Small 6272412
great harness,dog loves it as it gives him the freedom of sitting on the back seat rather than travelling in his cage
Good Quality and Works Well posted on 07/02/2012 by philj
Product Reviewed: Small 6272412
Well made harness which works really well in the car My cocker spaniel plugs into the seat belt anchor and settles secure on the back seat Also convenient to clip the lead to for the walk but harder to control the dog than via a collar
sturdy product posted on 27/07/2011 by lforde
Product Reviewed: Large 6272414
exactly what I needed to keep my dog safe while traveling in the car
Sorry but we do not have any promotions linked to this product.


text:
New Homes in Carmel Valley California
The city of Carmel (also known as Carmel-by-the-Sea) and, in fact, the entire Carmel Valley is perhaps among the most desirable regions in the entire state of California. If you are among the lucky buyers with access to Carmel Valley new homes for sale, you're no doubt in for a delicious treat; after all, a town this great has got to have some pretty incredible homebuying options.
In fact, whether you're looking for a majestic spread along the coastline, or something a little cozier that's located inland, you're sure to be impressed by what Carmel new homes has to offer. A day at the beach is worlds away from what you might experience elsewhere, as Monterey County beaches are a notch above other portions of the California coast. Just imagine: Spending the day playing, picnicking, and making memories by the sea; then, driving (or, depending on your neighborhood, walking!) mere minutes to get back home. Sound like your kind of lifestyle?
If so, you'll want to look into your options for Carmel, California new homes for sale. There is a surprisingly wide range of selections to choose from, even in new home communities. Carmel Valley new homes for sale include single family homes, condos, and townhomes – even active adult communities. But the time to act is now! As you know, prices only stand to climb higher once the market has hit bottom (and many experts say it has). Don't hesitate to take your search to the next level!
By having direct access to Carmel Valley home builders' web sites, you have the most accurate, up to date new home information. Please contact the builder's sales representative directly with any questions about purchasing your new home.
Happy home surfing!


text:
• Matthew Broderick on the noon Acela from D.C. to New York Monday. The actor, in horn-rimmed glasses, looked a bit worn and napped most of the trip. No wonder he's tired — performing on Broadway and at the July 4th concert on the Capitol's West Lawn.
• Kevin Durant hanging out at Chi-Cha Lounge on U Street early Sunday morning. The NBA star (glasses, t-shirt) has been making the rounds of his native D.C. since the season ended; happily posed with fans.
Read earlier: Kevin Durant at Eden Lounge. 6/26/12


text:
Honor Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month by donating blood at the upcoming Sabriya's Castle of Fun Blood Drive
Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that is associated with various complications such as episodes of pain, pneumonia or lung problems, stroke, and other long-term medical problems. This condition affects more than 90,000 people in the US, with more than 6,000 in the state of California alone, and affects a disproportionate percentage of people of African, Mediterranean, and Hispanic descent. As a result of recent medical advancements that have revolutionized patient care, children with sickle cell disease, who previously did not survive their childhood years, are now living well into adulthood. Unfortunately the health care field has not kept pace with this emerging population of young adult patients and is not adequately prepared to care for them. Adolescents and young adults with chronic diseases face many challenges during this time period, which include becoming self-reliant and learning how to navigate the adult medical system. Those with sickle cell disease in particular have unique challenges, which include difficulties with decision-making as a result of disease complications, unequal access to health care and stigmas due to a need for pain medication to properly manage their disease.
By the time sickle cell patients are young adults, medical management is increasingly more complicated and most general practitioners are not trained nor do they have the resources in their offices to handle these cases. Patients have become accustomed to the medical care they have received in a pediatric comprehensive care center by physicians that are very familiar with their history and are supported by additional resources. Successful transition to the adult health care system, which may be more fragmented, lack essential resources, and where the number of knowledgeable adult providers is limited, becomes challenging if not impossible. As a result, many pediatric patients are either transferred abruptly to adult care with no prior preparation or fall through the cracks and receive their medical care mainly through Emergency Departments, which are ill-equipped to provide necessary comprehensive care. The sub-optimal medical care that these young adults receive leads to increased complications and worse outcomes.
This is a medical crisis! We must equip our young adults to be better prepared for this transition and navigate the adult health care system by teaching them about their disease and giving them the tools to communicate effectively with adult providers. We must also develop effective systems to help these young adults transition successfully to adult providers by creating linkages between pediatric comprehensive centers and adult providers interested in caring for patients with sickle cell disease. Educational opportunities need to be made available to these adult providers, as well as maintain open lines of communication between their new adult providers and the pediatric centers familiar with these now "adult" patients in order to facilitate the continuous delivery of the specialized medical care these patients require. We will also need to increase our research efforts to determine which strategies for collaboration will be the most effective at improving a patient's access to quality care.
This is a dilemma for the entire community and one that will take all of us to address adequately. While we celebrate the wonderful advancements that have been made in the care of patients with sickle cell disease, we must diligently look for ways to continue to provide excellent care for them as they become young adults. We need to be vigilant in this endeavor, or the medical strides made will have been made in vain.


text:
Big Beef. Tiny Tim. First Lady. Early Girl. Better Boy.
Kenny Vetting laughs at the notion of "heirloom" tomatoes that are only fifty years old. But then, the seed business that his grandfather started is 87 years young. And sometime in early August, the Rocky Mountain Seed Company will finally pull up stakes from the spot on 15th Street where it's stood since 1920 and put down new roots in a warehouse at 6541 Washington Street.
With that, lower downtown will lose one of its last landmarks, the oldest operating retail store in a neighborhood that was once the heart of the city's small-business district — a historic plaque in this 1300 block of 15th testifies to that. But that the building, and the business, will survive at all is testament to the hardiness of the right kind of seed.
Kenny Vetting watched as the area around 15th and Market streets went from a vibrant, commercial area during World War II — when he collected his first paycheck from the family business — to the city's skid row. One by one, other seed companies along the street moved out and then died off, but the Rocky Mountain Seed Company that F. C. Vetting had founded and then passed on to his son, Ken Vetting, who passed it on to his son, Kenny Vetting, stayed put. "Strong backs and weak minds," Kenny explains. Which meant Kenny was there to see the comeback of the area, too, after the Skyline Urban Renewal project wiped out many of the old buildings along Larimer, replacing them with parking lots and high-rises, and Dana Crawford saved what remained on the 1400 block of Larimer and turned it into Larimer Square, and artists and other urban pioneers (including Westword, whose first office was at 1439 Market Street) moved into what would soon be nicknamed "LoDo" and would earn official historic designation in 1988. And he was there to see the old warehouses rehabbed into lofts and clubs and bars that keep the neighborhood hopping into the early hours. "Before, you'd take your life in your hands if you went down at night," Kenny remembers. "Now you can't find parking."
As LoDo got more and more popular, the visits to 1325 15th Street from would-be buyers got more and more frequent. Speculators were interested not just in the original store — actually two buildings cobbled together, with a second story added to one in 1930 — but in the three-story warehouse around the corner at 1520 Market that the Rocky Mountain Seed Company had acquired in the '40s. But Kenny didn't want to sell the property unless the business lived on.
Finally, he agreed to an offer from two eager entrepreneurs, Steve Angelo and Scott Barraclough. While Steve talked to the press about his big plans — the House of Blues was interested in the space, he said — Scott got on the phone with his parents, Ed and Barbara Barraclough, who had a seed farm in western Oregon, and asked if they'd be interested in seeing their Denver grandchildren more often. Oh, and also running an 85-year-old seed company. They rented a place downtown, and in May 2005, Ed started working alongside Kenny Vetting, learning the business while the deal came together.
And apart. No House of Blues materialized, and the buildings ultimately landed in the hands of longtime developer Jerry Glick.
But in the meantime, Ed concentrated on keeping the seed company going. This past December, he and Barbara sold the farm and bought a house closer to the Portland airport, since Ed was spending most of his time here. And he started hunting up a new home for the Rocky Mountain Seed Company, since it no longer made sense to stay in the LoDo space. "We'll lose some walk-in trade," he acknowledges. But they'll gain an air-conditioner. And a reliable heater, rather than the boiler that was going to cost $3,500 to fix this very cold past winter. And parking, which will benefit both home gardeners and the commercial farmers and greenhouses that account for the company's biggest customer base. And a loading area, so they won't have to unload — and then reload — seed one fifty-pound bag at a time. And while they're at it, they'll put in an up-to-date inventory system: Barb just spent five days cobbling together an inventory with the current software.
Over the next week or so, they'll become intimately familiar with every bit of the Rocky Mountain Seed Company stock, since they'll be moving it all. The original wooden floor-to-ceiling bins in the front, from the Walker Bin Co. of New York. The "germination lab" in the back, along with the reconfigured refrigerator where seeds are tested. The boxes and boxes of documents, including payroll records dating back to 1942, when Kenny was just a kid. The Florsheim shoeboxes filled with old seed packets. And in the dusty warehouse, four floors filled with big bags of seeds. The top floor is where they mix lawn blends, Ed explains, pointing to the "high-tech tools" used in the process: shovels. The seed mix is then shoved through a high-tech hole down a chute to the second floor, where it's sorted in a new machine "dating from maybe 1940." Tucked into every nook and cranny of the warehouse are more seeds. Grass seeds. Grain seeds. Bird seeds. Okra and corn — popcorn and rainbow corn and Silver Queen and Sugar Baby and White Lightning. Most of the coriander and spinach are already gone. "We let our supply run low," Ed explains, since they knew they'd be moving. But they already have plans to order more from the two dozen suppliers that they rely on, and they'll have the new space in shape by fall, in time for bulb season, which is always busy.
Seeds can last for years, depending on conditions. Add together the temperature and the percentage of humidity, Ed explains, and try to stay under a hundred. It works down in the basement of the warehouse, in dungeon-like rooms that once held produce and are insulated with painted cork. One bunker is the bean room — with hand-lettered labels for Romanette, Tenderette, Slenderette and carrots. Lots of carrots.
The business is basic, but it also changes. Kenny Vetting didn't even take credit cards or have a website — and odds are good he would never have stocked the Crocs that are now on sale. But he also understands meeting demand. "Take a carrot," Kenny says. "The first carrots sold in bunches; you bought them on stands. Then they put them in cello bags — and the housewife didn't care what they tasted like, so long as they were big and straight. They were bred for looks and tonnage and had the most godawful taste. Then housewives began complaining when they went to farmers' markets and they could get good-tasting carrots in a bunch again."
LoDo is changing, too. Just up the street from the warehouse at 16th and Market, there are plans to build a fancy W hotel, complete with expensive condos.
If you like this story, consider signing up for our email newsletters.
You have successfully signed up for your selected newsletter(s) - please keep an eye on your mailbox, we're movin' in!
That's good news for Glick, who's working to restore both buildings. He's already peeled back the metal exterior added to the warehouse in the '70s — "We got tired of painting that rotten brink," Kenny says — to reveal a great, if decrepit, Victorian exterior. He's talked to Ed about keeping the original Rocky Mountain Seed Company signage, and will rehab the space on 15th Street to match the vintage look on the cover of the company's catalogue. "I should be able to take those buildings back to what they used to be," Glick says, back a couple of decades even before they became home to the Rocky Mountain Seed Company. "They just need time and attention and a little loving care."
The for-lease signs are already up; Glick is hoping for "office users, maybe retail." But not the kind of retail you can still find for a week or two at the original Rocky Mountain Seed Company — where you can walk in the door and step into the past.
By mid-August, all of this will have moved to the warehouse on Washington, where Ed Barraclough also plans to reinstall all the bins and old typewriters and seed-sorting machines patented in 1902, even the original railing, in a kind of museum. "We'll re-create the same atmosphere at our new place," he promises, "although the museum won't happen on day one." Because first they'll want to get the business moving, follow all the steps now outlined on the dry-erase board and big sheets of paper in the hot mezzanine of the store where he and Barb have their desks. "We need to get volume up," Ed says.
Sometimes you have to go before you can grow.


text:
Kunin: Sarah Palin's Unnoticed Empowerment of Women
Gov. Sarah Palin appears disastrously unprepared for the Vice Presidency (let alone, shudder to think, the Presidency). And yet a distressing number of white women are flocking to the
Palin and McCain McCain/Palin ticket. What's up with that?
Madeleine M. Kunin, author of Pearls, Politics, and Power: How Women Can Win and Lead examines this phenomenon through the lens of empowerment in her latest article on the Huffington Post.
From the article:
There is a group of women whose support for Palin does not have much to do with the issues or whether she is qualified to be President. Only 3 percent of likely women voters deemed her most qualified and prepared to be President.
I hate to think that these women are supporting her just because she is a woman and "is like me." But to some extent that is true. Almost all women have experienced–in a wide variety of ways–life-long forms of gender bias, both overt and subtle, in their families, at work, and in society. Most women have not had the opportunity to express their frustration or, their outrage. Turning the other cheek, remaining silent, denial, or smiling sweetly has been the most common rejoinders for many polite, conservative and liberal women.
Now, with Sarah Palin, they have a chance to vent their frustrations in a positive way by cheering her, supporting a woman who is not "like them" in most ways, but is enough "like them" in some ways so they can see themselves in her, and share in her present triumph.
Some of these same women cheered Senator Hillary Clinton–who is in most ways the exact opposite of Sarah Palin. She was prepared to be President, and she was vetted in a 16-month primary campaign. She spoke directly to women's issues and was strongly pro-choice. But for some women these issues did not matter; they cheered her stamina, her grit, and her willingness to be in the political fight. In some odd, inexplicable way, Hillary made them feel stronger, more capable of standing tall at home and on the job. I got that message from a variety of women after I was first elected Governor in 1984. They felt proud to be women. They, to use a now well-worn phrase, felt empowered by my campaign, and my election.
A similar phenomenon is happening with Sarah Palin. Just watching her stand and speak before a huge cheering crowd, giving "them" hell, is rejuvenating. It is as if we are hearing a long exhale from women who have had to suppress their true feelings about being put down all these years. It doesn't make sense in terms of the issues; it is not logical. But it is a reality that whether she is prepared for the job or not, whether she is right on the issues or not, some women simply are enjoying the moment of seeing her there at John McCain's side.
Even I, a former Hillary supporter and now an enthusiastic Obama supporter, occasionally feel a little thrill when I watch her, even though I disagree with almost everything she says and would never vote for her.


text:
What else is there to know about Predation? It features characters who have evolved into something more than human, those who can become dinosaurs, those who just get along really well twith dinosaurs, and masters of dino-gene-splicing.
Predation was Kickstarted and raised over a third of a million dollars. Monte Cook Games, as has been frequently observed, has mastered the art of the Kickstarter. It's one of a number of Worlds of the Cypher System products -- "...find yourself trapped in the dark and dangerous world of the Cretaceous Period. First you'll have to figure out how to survive using the tech you brought from the futuremodern weapons, advanced science, and bioengineered dinosaurs. Then you can worry about the asteroid that history says wipes out most life on earth."


text:
Please join on Saturday, April 2 at 6 pm for HCWC's most important fundraiser of the year. Our 32nd Annual Auction is a night of food, fun and lively bidding for unique items. It all goes to fund services for local victims of family violence, dating violence, sexual assault and child abuse in Hays and Caldwell counties. $35 General Admission Ticket includes Black's BBQ Dinner and Live & Silent Auction.
Bid on trips, jewelry, collectibles, artwork & gift certificates! We have unique and special items - there's something for everyone. Please consider becoming a sponsor or donating to the Annual Auction. Your sponsorship of HCWC's Annual Auction means that all item purchases go directly to serve victims of abuse!
Click on the Register Now button to purchase tickets. Thank you for your support!
April 2nd, 2016 6:00 PM through 10:00 PM
109 Student Center Drive
LBJ Student Center Ballroom
San Marcos, TX 78666
United States
LBJ Student Center Ballroom
San Marcos, TX 78666
United States
Phone: 512-396-3404 ext. 225
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
|One Auction Ticket
|$ 35.00
|Two Auction Tickets
|$ 70.00
|Three Auction Tickets
|$ 105.00
|Four Auction Tickets
|$ 140.00
|Five Auction Tickets
|$ 175.00
|Six Auction Tickets
|$ 210.00
|Seven Auction Tickets
|$ 245.00
|Eight Auction Tickets
|$ 280.00
|Nine Auction Tickets
|$ 315.00
|Ten Auction Tickets
|$ 350.00


text:
Forgot your password? Enter the email address you signed up with and we will send you a link to create a new password.
Your password reset has been submitted to the address provided.
Standard character mark
automotive brake components, namely, brake discs, brake rotors, brake pads, brake drums and brake shoes
Business in Roanoke, VA


text:
It's smart to ask a lot of questions before taking your first bite, especially if the food on your plate is considered to be a common allergen source. By all means, play it safe, but don't forget to play! With a little creativity, food can still be fun, nutritious and tasty!
Click the icons below to learn more about each individual allergen.


text:
Don't miss a story. Like us on Facebook. Like Dallas News' Facebook Page
Richard Fisher, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, said tonight that he plans to stay in his job through the end of his Fed voting term, which would be the end of this year.
Fisher emerged Friday as a front-runner for the new chancellor of the University of Texas System, replacing Francisco Cigarroa.
Fisher and another leading candidate for the UT job, Adm. William H. McRaven, were named by a source close to the search. Other strong contenders also are under consideration, the source said.
McRaven, who planned the raid that killed Osama bin Laden and leads the U.S. Special Operations Command, has not commented.
A UT System spokeswoman on Friday said she could not comment on whether the two men are finalists, citing the confidentiality of the search process.
A Texas Monthly blog first reported Friday that Fisher or McRaven would be the next chancellor. The online item did not identify any sources.
Cigarroa said in February that he would step down from the post he's held since 2009 when a successor is named. The job has been the subject of intense discussion since Cigarroa told UT-Austin President Bill Powers last week to resign this fall or be fired.
Speaking by phone from California, Fisher today declined to say whether his statement meant he is not considering the UT job. He declined to comment further than to say it was his duty to complete his Fed voting term.
Fisher, who has been head of the Dallas Fed since 2005, votes this year on Federal Reserve monetary policies. He has been a hawkish policymaker and a critic of the third round of the Fed's bond-buying program to stimulate the economy.
Fisher, 64, told The Dallas Morning News in December that he was planning to retire in April 2015. He oversees about 1,300 employees.
Before joining the Dallas Fed, Fisher spent seven years in Washington, D.C., as a top trade negotiator in the Clinton administration. He also has worked for a Wall Street investment bank, was a special assistant to the U.S. treasury secretary in the late 1970s and unsuccessfully ran for a U.S. Senate seat.


text:
ArtRank Says Sell Your Kaws Collection, Now!
No need to wait on Jay for your art news.
According to the app ArtRank it might be about that time to get rid of your KAWS collection and your Banksy pieces, too. The app breaks down the art world and it's artists by the numbers and gives a clue about what you might want to hold onto or let go of. Okay, maybe you shouldn't be too hasty but…
ArtRank™ identifies prime emerging artists based on qualitatively-weighted metrics including web presence (verified social media counts, inbound links), studio capacity and output, market maker contracts and acquisitions, major collector and museum support, gallery representation and auction results.
Originally called "SellYouLater" – coupled with a V for Vendetta mask avatar – the app has taken on a bit of a more utilitarian identity. Implementing their top-secret algorithm to pool a wide base of stats related to each artist ArtRank sets out to inform would be and current collectors on what's trending in the art world, which artist may be trending, falling off, or is done.
The gallerist behind the site and app, Carlos A. Rivera states in an interview with ArtFCity that he, "didn't want it to be subjective and have relationship bias (for instance, I didn't want to buy works only by Banksy based on my relationship or lack thereof with him). So that's the basis for what became ArtRank."
The ArtRank app sees the world of commodifying art slowly being turned on its head with a new purely mathematical scope put onto the art market. With thousands of subscribers – including ten billionaire art collectors – 900 of which signed up in the first week it'll be interesting to see if the app survives and if it leaves its mark on the ArtWorld. New Art. New Media, New Tech, New Wave.
Via: Dazed Digital


text:
Robert Redford and Obama Ask: Is Gun Violence in Movies a Problem?
Freedom versus safety — the thematic core of every political debate and dystopian novel in civilized history, two human values of inarguable importance that are often placed in direct contrast to one another. Such is the root of the standing issue regarding gun violence in movies, or at least of one of the issue's key components. Does Hollywood's attitude toward and depiction of violence provoke acts of violence off screen? And if so, should filmmakers be discouraged from including scenes of intense violence in their work?
It's a tricky subject, no doubt. Earlier this week, Deadline reported that President Barack Obama would be undertaking a study to determine the influence of the media (film, television programs, video games, etc.) on real world violent expression. On Thursday, the Sundance Film Festival provided a platform for longtime filmmaker, actor, and festival founder Robert Redford to voice his standpoint on the issue. Entertainment Weekly reports Redford's concerns about Hollywood's glorification of firearms: "Does my industry think that guns will help sell tickets? I don't know. It's not a question that I could answer. But it seems like a question worth asking my own industry … I've noticed how often guns are used in ads, as though there's something that translates in a positive way."
Within the ever-growing discourse, other factors are often cited as more present dangers: the public's access to guns and a lack of awareness and understanding of psychological health problems being the most common. Should we be paying more attention to these catalysts than whatever "inspiration" is sparked by violent movies and TV shows? Almost certainly. But does this mean that such media output should be automatically absolved from blame?
Obama's aforementioned program would, ideally, present tangible data that would prove one way or the other how onscreen shootings affect viewers. But even if a clear answer is found, we may find ourselves at a stalemate regarding a solution. It is almost second nature for many of us to side with free expression, "censorship" being one of the ugliest words in the English language. With this mentality, we might oppose even the possibility of art being "at fault" for the deeds of its observers. And while we can shift blame away from the artists and towards those who interpret the art to fuel the practice of violence, this doesn't change what may be an existing correlation.
Therein lies the core question: freedom versus safety. Which are we more willing to sacrifice? To some, as stated, a widespread adoption of censorship policies is the stuff of nightmares. To others, the horror stories our country has faced over the past few months are more than enough motivation to enact any policy that might ensure more security for our loved ones.
For the latter community, the solution is simpler. It seems like a no-brainer to dispose of whatever forces might stimulate the sort of tragedies we've seen. But speaking to the other camp, those steadfast purveyors of free speech and artistic expression, the complications thicken. We want a safe, civil world as much as anyone else does. But we also value a world where our ideas have limitless venue, where we can breed progress through conversation and art. We have the luxury, at this juncture, to defend our media as innocent in the absence of any hard data pointing to the alternative. But if such a link is presented beyond reasonable doubt, that's when we'll be faced with determining where our own values point. And choosing between two wholly, inarguably important human values is no easy feat.
[Photo Credit: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP]
NRA on Gun Violence: Movies Are the Problem, 'A Good Guy with a Gun' Is the Solution
Will Hollywood Limit Violence in TV and Movies Following Tragedy?
Is It Wrong to Cheer for Violence in Movies?
100 Hottest Women of the Century: Do You Agree?


text:
May Day Luncheon set for Knox Center
Rockland — May Day is an old pagan holiday that has been celebrated since ancient Roman times. In the northern hemisphere, May 1 marks the end of winter, and is a time to celebrate the upcoming growing season. It's also an occasion to honor Flora, the goddess of flowers.
Celebrate May Day at Spectrum Generations Knox Community Center, 61 Park St. in Rockland at a Lasagna Luncheon Thursday, May 1, at 11:30 a.m.
Bring a May Basket filled with the freshness, spirit and flowers of spring for a fun 50/50 May Basket Auction. Sitting is limited to 16 guests therefore advanced luncheon reservations are required. To make a reservation call 596-0339 by noon on April 29. The cost is $10 per person.
Also on May 1, at noon, join Jennifer Gunderman-King, Public Health Consultant, at Spectrum Generations Knox Community Center to talk about what it means to live in these communities and what health issues are of concern. May Day, a time of renewal, is a perfect opportunity to engage community members as part of Knox County's MEHAF grant Public Health Assessment. Community members across all generations are encouraged to join the conversation. For more information, call 596-0339.


text: I was thinking about this today. I first learned to sew way back in junior high, and that was back in the early 70s . Do they still offer sewing in public schools anymore? I made some pretty hideous things in that class, but I caught the bug and have been sewing off and on all these years.


text:
Items in Cart
<- Last Results List
Valuable insight for parents into the reasons children misbehave and the role of discipline in teaching good behavior. In clear, simple terms, the booklet explains such concepts as establishing limits, rewarding good behavior, and setting a good example. It reviews disciplinary tools, including time-outs and loss of privileges, while encouraging parents to avoid physical punishment. 8 pages, 5 1/2" x 8"
Channing Bete Company
Item: 44719
Spanish Item: 44727
Price List A
The more you order, the more you save! About Qty. Discounts
Loving Discipline For Children Ages 1 Through 5; A Parent's Handbook
(Spanish Item: 94487)
Format: Handbook
Audience: Parents/Families
Price List K
Loving Discipline For Children Ages 6 Through 12; A Parent's Handbook
(Spanish Item: 95756)
Positive Discipline For Your Teen; A Parent's Handbook
(Spanish Item: 92549)
Being The Best Father You Can Be; A Parent's Handbook
(Spanish Item: 90067)
Last Results List |
Review Shopping Cart |
Proceed to Checkout
Site Map | Terms of Use | Privacy
©2017 Channing Bete Company, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this site may be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher. Many of our booklets, self-care handbooks, workbooks, brochures, pamphlets, group presentation packages, and other publications have trademarked names. Dew Drop®, EveryReader®, Families That Care®, Families That Care Guiding Good Choices®, Guiding Good Choices®, Health Tips®, Keeping Tabs®, Know What?®, Launch & Learn®, On®, PATHS®, Pocket Minder®, Present & Prevent®, Present Now!®, RealStyle®, Scriptographic®, Scriptography®, Staying Connected with Your Teen®, Supporting School Success®, Way To Grow®, We Wonder®, What's Up®, Who Knew?®, and Write From The Heart® are trademarks of Channing Bete Company, Inc.


text:
Related quotes
"Even when we brought those (bingo devices) in, they didn't replace paper. We're still uncertain about how much demand there might be."
"When the market is uncertain, it either drifts or goes down. Looking at the economic figures that we're seeing, it tells you that inflation is coming. I suspect the Federal Reserve will keep beating on it gradually."
"Circuit City's profits have struggled over the last couple of years and it's uncertain when it can recover, ... There aren't any major bidders for the company yet but any buyer for it will have some real challenges on their hands."
"It's the same situation we were in last year where we were uncertain as to when we would get an answer. It puts us at somewhat of a disadvantage to build our club."
"The recent collapse of fertility in Russia has been almost completely economic. When people are uncertain about the future, they don't have children."


text:
Follow >
Click here to add Abdullah Rowaished as an alert
Disable alert for Abdullah Rowaished,
Click here to add Fadel Shaker as an alert
Disable alert for Fadel Shaker,
Click here to add Hala Febrayer as an alert
Disable alert for Hala Febrayer,
Click here to add Samira Sa as an alert
Disable alert for Samira Sa,
Click here to add Shireen Abed Al Wahab as an alert
Disable alert for Shireen Abed Al Wahab
The famous Egyptian artist Shireen Abed Al Wahab announced that she, famous Moroccan artist Samira Sa'eed and romantic Lebanese artist Fadel Shaker have agreed to form a trio for a new project.
Shireen said that she is happy to perform with her favorite artists that she respects and loves. The song lyrics have yet to be written.
On the other hand, Shireen is getting ready to host live concerts in Egypt and Lebanon. She recently performed with the Kuwaiti artist Abdullah Rowaished and Lebanese artist Fadel Shaker at the famous Kuwaiti music festival "Hala Febrayer" (Welcome February).


text:
Sha River wins International Riverprize
International WaterCentre Chairman Professor Paul Greenfield, chaired the Thiess Riverprize judging panel and said the Sha River's US$411 million integrated project had improved water quality, controlled flood flows and cleaned up pollution after years of rapid population and industrial growth.
"It has been a huge clean up project on a scale much larger than many other rivers and the reduction of pollution to the Sha River is a substantial achievement," Professor Paul Greenfield said. "We encourage the Sha River Project to continue in the direction they are heading in terms of pollution abatement, sustainable water supplies, shoreline reforestation and redevelopment, amenity values and linking the river culturally to urban populations."
The AUD $225,000 International Thiess Riverprize recipient was announced at the annual International Riversymposium's gala award ceremony in September, attended by delegates from over 40 countries.


text: Cnbc technology Alibaba executive Tsai: Chanos withstanding 'pain' for shorting our stock Alibaba's Joseph Tsai said he respects short-seller Jim Chanos because he has endured "pain" shorting the Chinese e-commerce giant's stock. "You've got to pay a lot of respect to him to withstand that kind of pain," Tsai, Alibaba executive vice chairman, said Tuesday at the Delivering Alpha conference sponsored by CNBC and Institutional Investor. Alibaba's... #business #tsai #chanos Tweet Source: www.cnbc.com Read More


text:
Written on: 09/01/2013 by susanbarrett (1 review written)
What an amazing team at Smarterweb Company, the support and level of expertise is second to none. Professional level at all times, very quick on times.
we are so pleased to have found such a great team and will continue to use Smarterweb for for the foreseeable future.Thank you so much to Andrew and Ed for an outstanding service and brilliant website.
Benson Browne


text:
This cake would be delightful at any time of the year, but I like to serve it instead of Christmas cake because it's so light and moist. Spring form cake pans come in odd sizes, but any size from 9 to 10 inches will work. Store the cake at room temperature in a cake tin.
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup plain yogurt (preferably 4 per cent milk fat or higher)
1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
Orange syrup
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon dark rum
White icing
3 cups icing sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Cut a round of parchment paper to fit the base of a well-greased and sugared 91/2-inch spring form pan.
Cream sugar and butter together with electric beaters until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, beating well between additions. Beat in orange rind.
Sift together flour, salt and baking soda in a separate bowl. Beat one third of flour mixture into batter, then half of yogurt; continue alternating between flour mixture and yogurt, finishing with flour mixture. Mix in cranberries.
Spoon batter into spring form. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 5 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Let cool while making syrup.
In a small pan, heat orange juice, sugar and rum, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Simmer over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove cake from cake pan, discarding parchment paper if desired. Place on a serving dish. Using the point of a skewer, make small holes in the top of the cake. Brush top and sides of cake with syrup.
Whisk together icing sugar, butter and enough milk to make a slightly runny white icing. Spread over cake so that it drizzles down the sides. Decorate with glazed cranberries


text:
While the headline "Senate seals the deal" [News, Jan. 29] is most encouraging, I am still in a quandary. What happened to all the contributions that were collected for the victims? Millions of dollars were donated through television networks, concerts and fundraising drives. Was it sent to the Red Cross? Where are those funds? I would like to see better accounting of how they are being used.
In the first weeks after superstorm Sandy, rescue centers were set up by the Red Cross. Groups including like Island Harvest contributed food, private citizens and organizations distributed hygiene products, and the Salvation Army collected clothing. Now in this stage of recovery, it's not clear how the funds are being spent, and the problems remain.
Lorraine Mund, Hicksville


text:
2014 Oscars Best Picture Winner: 12 Years A Slave Official Trailer
By Carlton Cook On February 28, 2014
12 Years a Slave is a 2013 British-American historical epic drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 memoir of the same name by Solomon Northup, a New York State-born free negro who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. in 1841 and sold into slavery. He worked on plantations in the state of Louisiana for twelve years before his release. The first scholarly edition of Northup's memoir, co-edited in 1968 by Sue Eakin and Joseph Logsdon, carefully retraced and validated the account and concluded it to be accurate.
This is the third feature film directed by Steve McQueen written by John Ridley. Chiwetel Ejiofor starred in the leading role of Northup. Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, Lupita Nyong'o, Sarah Paulson, Brad Pitt and Alfre Woodard featured in supporting roles. Principal photography took place in New Orleans, Louisiana, from June 27 to August 13, 2012, on a production budget of $20 million. The locations used were four historic antebellum plantations: Felicity, Magnolia, Bocage, and Destrehan. Of the four, Magnolia is nearest to the actual plantation where Northup was held.
12 Years a Slave received critical acclaim following its release in 2013, and was named the best film of the year by several media outlets. In 2014, the film was awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, and received nine Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Director for McQueen, Best Actor for Ejiofor, Best Supporting Actor for Fassbender, and Best Supporting Actress for Nyong'o. TheBritish Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) recognised the film with its Best Film award in February 2014, with Ejiofor winning the BAFTA for Best Actor. (from Wikipedia)


text:
Join spankwire.com today for FREE, and gain added functionality
that members enjoy.
Passwords are case sensitive.
alguna mina ke kiera relacion de una noche¿¿¿¿
sexiest women on the planet
she is hot but fake lips are so fucking ugly
fake tits i dont care for either
natural women. are better, shed look just as good more natural
there is a bit of Angelina J in her. probably because of those lips she sucks a lot of cock with
I fucking love her!
she is fuckin hot
uni :D
used to be a man?:p
Help improve Spankwire by telling us who
the stars are in this video.
Pornstars are added once we get
enough submissions with the same name.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | 18 U.S.C. 2257 |
Contact | DMCA
| Feedback | Mobile version | Sitemap


text:
In a way, The Red Queen is two novels-two simmering storylines set centuries apart yet entwined through one legacy. Showcasing her renowned imaginative powers, Margaret Drabble now plumbs a collage of worlds, from the private rooms of a Korean crown princess to a fateful conference in Seoul that unlocks a scholar's heart and mind.
While on a research grant at Oxford, Barbara Halliwell receives an unexpected package, shipped anonymously from an online bookseller. Though she is unable to determine who sent her this gift, she is intrigued and brings it with her en route to an international public-health meeting, where she is slated to present a paper. At thirty-six thousand feet, wishing she weren't in the plane's economy class, Dr. Halliwell begins reading the mysterious memoir. Written more than two hundred years ago, it recounts the extraordinary life of Crown Princess Hyegyong, who lived under a tragic regime that left her a widow and grieving mother. As the princess describes the details of an era steeped in ritual and banished emotions, Dr. Halliwell is determined to learn more, unaware that the princess has chosen her to give voice to this remarkable story. And as the princess narrates her life, Margaret Drabble narrates the tender love affair that emerges from Dr. Halliwell's journey.
A novel of abundant wit and arresting turns, The Red Queen brims with intriguing facets. We hope that the following questions and topics will enhance your discussion of this mesmerizing novel.
The Red Queen


text:
President Obama will announce Tuesday morning that he is nominating GOP Rep. John McHugh to be secretary of the Army, according to the White House.
The president's nomination of the New York lawmaker is the latest in a series of efforts Obama has made to put Republicans in high-ranking positions in his administration.
Obama also nominated Utah GOP Gov. Jon Huntsman as ambassador to China, and Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) as Commerce secretary. Gregg initially accepted the nomination before changing his mind and remaining in the Senate.
McHugh's appointment is also a victory of sorts for Democrats, who have looked to target McHugh with little success. McHugh took 65 percent last year, even as President Obama took 52 percent of the vote in his upstate district.
An open-seat special election in the district should lead to a pitched campaign on both sides.
Democrats have also targeted Reps. Pete King and Chris Lee, the only other Republicans in the state's congressional delegation.
Aaron Blake contributed to this story.
This story was updated at 10:01 a.m.


text:
Glad he is 800 miles away, so glad!
Thank God the light bulb has finally went off in my head. I am divorcing this POS soon.
I fear he has broken me...but only temporary. But I doubt I will ever love or trust blindly again
Scary accurate.
Thanks for sharing strongmama.
2014 Divorced!!


text:
In 2010, Sheena Blair was one of 188 people in Washington who died as a result of a crash involving a drinking driver. Between 2006 and 2010, the five year total was 1,191.
This is why officers from the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office, the Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Montesano, Elma, Ocean Shores, and Cosmopolis, Police Departments, and the Washington State Patrol will commit extra patrol hours to make the roadways safer for everyone. These efforts are part of Washington's Strategic Highway Safety Plan to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by the year 2030.
Last year during the same time period, officers in Grays Harbor County on routine and extra patrols arrested 57 people for DUI.
The Grays Harbor Target Zero Traffic Safety Task Force organizes and supports this enforcement effort. They urge you to join the team to prevent drunk driving.
For additional information about the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, visit www.wtsc.wa.gov.


text:
Artist description:
Happy birthday to my friend, Wanda. That's Kyuhyun, from Super Junior ^_^ [Link]
Flash Draw Created May 17, 2012 640 x 460px Unless noted Copyright 2012 teddybest=D.
We encourage you to submit a comment and let the artist know what you think of this drawing. Please log in or join to post a comment.
Post a comment
This drawing is very good..I like it 5 hearts :)
That's really sweet for you to draw a picture for her! I love the gradient candles and the picture of your friend to the left of the cake! Does she really like Kyuhyun or something?


text:
Opinion article by Michel Vermaerke (CEO, Febelfin)
After the outbreak of the financial crisis in 2007, the financial sector had to face a difficult challenge. The confidence that had been lost, had to be restored. Society as a whole was looking anxiously at the financial institutions. Moreover, people felt rather annoyed with the banking system, which all of a sudden had shown some weak points. However, it did not take very long before the Belgian financial sector put restoring confidence among the hot topics on its agenda.
It goes without saying that this process takes some time and that it will be necessary to recover step by step all that has been lost in the wake of the financial crisis. So, the financial sector does not look upon this process of restoring as a marketing campaign, but rather as a way of being at the service of the people, society and economy more than ever before.
What has already been done and what still has to be done? These last few months, the financial sector has been going through a process of profound change. The way in which the Belgian financial institutions have succeeded in reducing their foreign activities in particular, has put them among the European leaders in the process of reinforcing their balance sheets. At the end of December 2011, deleveraging (i.e. reducing the ratio between capital and balance sheet total) had reached a level that lay 35.1% above the June 2007 figure. At the same time, they had increased their capital by 8.9%. The sector's bank balance sheet has dropped from 1,595.2 billion EUR down to 1,147.3 billion EUR and this has made it possible to reduce the ratio between its size and that of the Belgian economy over this same period. The current share of its balance sheet in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is less than the average figure in the eurozone.
During the financial crisis, the public authorities have helped the financial institutions in trouble by putting an amount of 20 billion EUR for capital increases at their disposal. Moreover, guarantees have been offered in order to allow a number of financial institutions to meet their liquidity needs and for safeguarding the savings of the Belgian savers. At present, part of those contributions however is being reimbursed at a very high interest rate of 8%. In addition, the financial institutions are paying many taxes, a large part of which is used for financing structures that may be useful in case new problems arise.
The cost all over 2012 is estimated at approximately 1.3 billion EUR and this amount is supposed to help establish a sounder public finance situation.
The process of change did not only cover the financial institutions, it also had an influence on the organisation of supervision. Within the framework of the new Twin Peaks model, the supervisory structure has been changed profoundly and the same goes for the competence of the National Bank of Belgium (NBB) and the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA).
In the eyes of the financial sector, restoring confidence also means lending an ear to what society is saying about the sector's core business. The basic mission of the sector consists in transforming short term savings into long term financing of the economy. Another key element of its mission is offering innovative and safe means of payment.
The task of transforming savings into investment financing is vitally important for the financial sector. This process is the driving force of the economy. Lending by banks, however, has been the subject of rather strong discussion ever since the outbreak of the financial crisis. There are some rumours coming from the corporate world according to which the credit institutions have considerably curbed their lending and some of the consumer associations complain about the insufficient attention those institutions seem to be paying to the massive debts some consumers have fallen victim to.
On the basis of what has been happening and of the real mathematical data as well, one must however come to the conclusion that there is no credit crunch in Belgium. The amount of credit granted by the Belgian financial institutions has been increasing ever since the end of 2007. At the end of May 2012, corporate lending represented 118.8 billion EUR, lending to private persons (consumer and mortgage credit) had reached 177.5 billion EUR and lending to public authorities amounted to 93.4 billion EUR. Corporate lending and mortgage credit even show record figures. So, anyone with a sound credit application and a reliable solvency rate, can obtain a credit.
The amount of savings put together by the Belgian population went up by more than 50% between the end of 2007 and the end of 2011. This positive development has made it possible for the financial sector to fully play its transforming role. These last few years, there has been a constant increase of sound lending based on customer deposit funding, whereas the sector has become far less dependent on the interbank market and wholesale funding.
So where should one look for the cause of the perception that the financial institutions are reluctant when it comes to granting credit? The amount of credit available still is sufficiently high, but the financial institutions have become more cautious. Credit will be granted only if the borrower's project is financially sound and realistic. This also explains why the financial institutions ask stronger guarantees and collateral. However, the current economic situation bears heavily on some sectors and makes it difficult for companies that are active in those sectors, to present a sound and feasible credit application.
One must admit though that situations such as these are exceptional rather than common. A comparison between the number of credit refusals in Belgium and in the other European countries[1] for example shows that Belgium is among the best in class. At the European level, Belgium came fourth in 2010. In Belgium, only 5.7% of the credit applications do not result in actual lending, as compared to 26.6% in Ireland and 22.5% in The Netherlands.
What is more, the reason why credit applications do not yield a positive result, mostly has nothing to do with strict credit conditions. In the spring of this year, the Federal Credit Mediator pointed out that there is still room for improvement in the communication between companies and their bank. Even if the situation of the company is sound, there will be little chance for a badly documented credit application to be successful. Lending will be no problem if the company manager takes the pain of carefully drawing up his application in detail. As for the financial institutions, they should also make an effort in order to clearly explain the reason why credit granting has been refused. Is the project really unrealistic or would it be sufficient to make a few adjustments? It may be very important for the company to be given a second chance.
Of course, there is also the other side of the picture: the record figure of lending by the financial sector makes some people think that the sector pays little or no attention to overindebtedness. Quite on the contrary: striking a balance between granting a sufficient amount of credit on the one hand and preventing overindebtedness on the other hand is a permanent concern. This balanced approach explains why Belgian residents have one the smallest debt ratio as compared to the rest of Europe.
Are there any other concerns? Yes, there are. New additional regulation may have consequences not only for the size of lending by banks but also for credit conditions and interest rates. The Basel III rules for example may bear on the financial institutions' credit policy. One of the provisions under the Basel III scheme imposes a multiplication of capital requirements for banks by almost two by 2013 and this (roughly) means that capital will have to be doubled, if one wants to keep up the same lending capacity. So far, no acute problem has been detected in Belgium, but in the long term, this regulation may affect lending, more particularly as for the financing of long term projects.
Electronic payments become more and more important each year and definitely play a central role in the daily life of the younger generations. The sector tries to make sure that payment systems effortlessly keep up with the rhythm of life of those generations and offer the highest level of security as well. Security is a matter of utmost importance. Criminals sometimes look upon internet banking as an easy way of making money. Belgium still ranks among the countries with the highest security level of electronic payments thanks to the Belgian banks' high-security systems and the fast growing awareness among citizens of their contribution to safe pc-banking.
A vital and sustainable financial model
The purpose of the financial sector is to continue its core business, but also to help developing a new legal framework, new regulation and new supervision. These last few months and years, the financial sector has been closely involved with several authorities in the pursuance of this goal. Many of the new regulations aim at improving consumer protection. One of the examples in this respect is the agreement on principles signed on 13 July 2012 between Febelfin and Johan Vande Lanotte, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Consumer Protection and the North Sea, Steven Vanackere, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the FSMA (Financial Services and Markets Authority). One of the clauses of this agreement stipulates that for each regulated savings account, it will be necessary to draw a standard information sheet containing all of the essential information and that the public authorities will contribute to the promotion of electronic payments.
The moratorium (agreed upon with the FSMA) on particularly complex structured products also must be seen within this context. Under this moratorium, it is no longer possible to distribute some types of complex products to the public at large. The financial sector is playing a leading part in this.
Within the framework of restoring confidence, the financial sector also wants to profoundly reflect upon the future of banking and finance in and from within Belgium. However, this should take place within a broader framework, just as for the sector's core business and the new regulation. The sector is convinced that this framework should be the development of a vital and sustainable financial model which allows the sector to play its role as efficiently as possible within a competitive environment. Its intention however is not to do this all by itself, but to achieve this purpose through dialogue and reflection with the public authorities, the supervisory authorities and the consumers.
Strategic agenda
Febelfin is currently drawing up a strategic agenda in order to persuade all financial institutions to contribute to the development of this model in an active and constructive way. This agenda contains six basic aims, i.e. looking for sustainable solutions for the surplus of deposits, broadening and guaranteeing the financing of the economy, developing a joint vision on the changes in the field of distribution, promoting electronic payments, restoring the attractiveness of banks as employers and reflecting upon tax schemes for savings products.
Each of those aims is being dealt with by a working group in which the different segments of banking are represented at the highest level. The members of those working groups must propose concrete ideas and make concrete proposals that actually can contribute to the development of a vital and sustainable financial model.
The three dialogue platforms of Febelfin are in charge of examining whether the ideas and proposals actually put into practice by the financial sector, indeed are the best solutions. Consumers, companies and NGOs each have their own platform in which their interests are defended by a number of representatives (consumer organisations, corporate federations, NGOs, academics, etc.). These platforms were created shortly after the outbreak of the financial crisis and served as the first clear token of the financial sector's genuine intention to draw lessons from what had gone wrong and to lend an ear to the wishes and expectations of society. The sector has continuously been fostering this engagement all through the years that followed.
Michel Vermaerke
Michel Vermaerke is Chief Executive Officer of Febelfin, the Belgian Financial Sector Federation. His professional career spans more than 20 years. Formerly, he held the office of Secretary-General and General Counsel of Belgacom (1996-2004) and Cedel, which has now become Clearstream (1990-1996). Michel Vermaerke fulfills several functions in various economic, social, cultural and charity institutions, including those of Chairman of the 'Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Landbouw en Plantkunde' (in charge of organising the Ghent Flower Show among other things) and Chairman of the Brussels International Festival of Flanders (in charge of organising the European Galas and the Klarafestival among other things). Michel Vermaerke took a Master's Law Degree at the Ghent University and specialist courses at the American University in Washington DC (Masters of Law) and the Columbia University in New York (Finance Executive Program).
[1] Source: Access to finance study, Eurostat
+ 32 2 225 41 32
Send an e-mail


text:
Juls, yeah, Frank is a much bigger threat now, duh. Willie has bamboozled Brit and then
she wonders why she is the underdog, why no one wants to work with her, when she had
the chance for a strong alliance with Janelle's team.
Ashley is trying to be too close to too many people. Yeah, she should be telling Janie.
What is with the blonds not getting along as well as they could?


text:
Hi all,
Could anyone tell me what I have done wrong with my body id/current page styling?
I think its something really stupid that I have missed
Have a look here: http://www.bluecrushdesign.co.za/brendan/index.html
The "welcome" on the left navigation should be black.I gave it a style: body.welcome #nav li.welcomeli {color: #000000!important;}
and i gave the body tag this:
What have i done wrong?
Thanks in advance!Dee
youre a star, thanks!I tried so many different possibilities, obviously not this one! )
This rule is still overriding it:
#nav ul li a{
So I would do something like this:
.welcome #nav ul li.welcomeli a {
color: #000000;
PSThe problem may just be that there is no gap between the color value and the !important, by the way, but I wouldn't use !important anyway.


text:
I'd like to pay tribute this week for our number one reader of the week, Orange Joke blogger Sean H. Mill, who has read every word in our posts and comments by other readers with a jaudiced eye to call for truth, justice and the American way. My fellow LiberalOC blogger Chris Prevatt is the…
Tag Archive for Sean Mill
Hugh Nguyen seems to have a problem telling the truth
by Dan Chmielewski •
Revelation of his lack of truthiness could not have come at a more inopportune time for Mr. Nguyen. Despite being the sole Republican running for the non-partisan Clerk Recorder's office, Hugh Nguyen failed to receive the endorsement of his own party. This week seems to have gotten off to a bad start for Hugh.
Let's Hear Those Voicemails
by Dan Chmielewski •
 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2ydrQsFPe8[/youtube] Our friend Art Pedroza had a post on Orange Joke late last night and early this morning, which he yanked before I could actually see it. From the snipets we were able to find, Art had a phone call with his friend Richard Zavala and claimed Zavala was planning to sue me for…
A Personal Response to a Personal Attack
by Dan Chmielewski •
Sean Mill and I are friends. I know that sentence makes some of my co-bloggers here uneasy at best and angry at worst. I've never had a problem with Sean and I don't think he's had one with me. And even after we get through this post, I expect we'll still be on speaking terms. And if we're not, c'est la vie. But his post on the OJBlog yesterday warrants a response. The post is a "criticism" on Claudio W. Gallegos' post about Ceci Iglesias' campaign for Congress in CD-47 where it appears she's being placed to draw votes from Rep. Loretta Sanchez.
Bloggers Behaving Badly
by Dan Chmielewski •
I spent some time reading the local blogs and checking in with my Facebook friends and am noting some interesting comments in posts. Let's start with our friends at Orange Punch, where Steve Greenhut has a post about how Conservatives will be spending considerable time in the wilderness. No disagreement there. But then Stephen wrote…
Pedroza and Mill, simply malicious opportunists
by Chris Prevatt •
I know that sometimes it is better to ignore the crazy B.S. that comes out of Art Pedroza (failed City Council Candidate) and Sean Mill (Santa Ana Planning Commissioner) over on the OrangeJuiceBlog but Sometimes it isn't. I have been trying, now unsuccessfully, to ignore their antics for the last week since Mill reposted a photo of Aloha holding up…


text: Human Rights Observatory Explosion in Nigeria Hits Packed Stadium An explosion near an open-air venue packed with soccer fans watching a televised game has shaken Jos, Nigeria. It was not immediately clear late Saturday if there were casualties. Early reports said the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber who died. There were no immediate claims of responsibility. Double car bombs in Jos on Tuesday killed at least 130 people. Those attacks were blamed on Boko Haram, an Islamist group that has terrorized Nigeria for the past five years. The...Read complete article© Voice of America - Saturday, May 24, 2014


text:
Active Tags
Click tags to the right to narrow your search. Unclick tags to remove.
Code Grey— Naked risks between friends.
A Timeless Place Ch. 12— Peter.
Visiting Hours— Loving wife brings surprise to husband's hospital room.
Reborn Ch. 01— David dies, but wakes up to a new and pleasureable existence.
The Christmas Bride— Until death do they part.
Like It Has The Antidote Ch. 03— Voyeur nurse catches them in the act.
What We Do With It Ch. 02— Glory's Choice
Visions or Dreams?— Author's nightmare involving ex-love's new girlfriend.
Celestial Completion— Seek, and you shall find.
Please, separate your tags with comma: anal orgasm, oral sex.
Read the Literotica Story Tag FAQ for more information on these tags.


text:
Some goalies' noses would be out of joint, some would be shell-shocked, others ready to sue for non-support.
We can report Ondrej Pavelec's snout was perfectly in place, Wednesday, he wasn't stumbling around in a daze and there were no lawyers hanging around his dressing room stall.
The Winnipeg Jets' last line of defence appeared to be handling his latest shellacking, Tuesday's 8-4 dumping in Pittsburgh, his usual way.
"I've been in this situation a couple of times this year," Pavelec said. "I forgot already."
It's true, Pavelec has had it as bad, if not worse, than he did against the Pens.
But this time the 24-year-old suffered the indignation of being pulled midway through the game, after allowing five goals on 24 shots.
Immediately following the onslaught, head coach Claude Noel seemed to suggest he made the move to spare Pavelec any undue psychological damage.
"I didn't pull Pavelec because he wasn't worthy," Noel said. "He was good enough in there. I was going to stop him from, whatever — who knows what's going to happen?"
A not-so-good night's sleep later, Noel remained behind his No. 1 goaltender, going into Friday's critical game in Washington.
"There's no reason to make changes," the coach said. "I'm not disgruntled with any of the goalies."
Pavelec says it doesn't matter why he was pulled.
As for his play, he figures he should have had some, and had no chance on others, against a team that's playing scary-good hockey.
"They own the game right now," the Czech said, marveling at the Pens. "They were from different world, Malkin and Crosby and those guys. They do whatever they want. Pretty much all season long."
But Pavelec claims he slept well, with no nightmares, no thoughts about the state that seems to have a hold on him (he's never won a game in Pittsburgh, and he gave up seven goals in Philadelphia early this season).
"If Pittsburgh would be in California, I think it would be same thing," he said. "It's not my fault that one of the best teams are in Pennsylvania."
Pavelec and Chris Mason earned predictable support from those around them.
"It has nothing to do with them," defenceman Zach Bogosian said. "We have to stop the puck before it gets to them."
"You can't point fingers," added Bryan Little. "The whole team had an off-night, and we have to bounce back from it."
Tuesday's 8-4 loss was a defensive defenceman's worst nightmare.
"It's not the way I want to play," Mark Stuart said. "Those are the kind of games I don't like at all. We just gave them too much time. Give them credit … but we made it easy on them."
Jets forward Blake Wheeler had some fun with linemate Andrew Ladd on Twitter, Wednesday.
After news Denver traded NFL quarterback Tim Tebow to New York, Wheeler posted this tweet: "Tebow to the Jets? Sorry @aladd16 looks like Litts and I just found a new LW! #powerforward"
Although the Jets brought Eric Fehr on the trip, they're not sure he'll be able to play in Washington.
"We may have to reassess that," Noel said. "We brought him with hopes that things would be OK with him. But we're not sure."
Noel said Ladd, Toby Enstrom and Dustin Byfuglien missed Wednesday's workout for "maintenance" reasons.


text:
Kid Nate of http:BloodyElbow.com looks back at all the fights from UFC on Fox 7: Henderson vs. Melendez including Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez, Daniel Cormier vs. Frank Mir, Josh Thomson vs. watch video >>
Zane Simon & Victor Rodriguez of http://BloodyElbow.com are here to break down this week's UFC card in Melbourne, Australia. We'll have picks and analysis for every fight on the card from Robert Whit watch video >>
Join Kid Nate + Zane Simon of http://BloodyElbow.com right after the fights for complete results, reviews and reactions to The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale featuring flyweight cha watch video >>
http://BloodyElbow.com takes a quick look at comments from UFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic regarding his current contract and how his paydays stack up against Alistair Overeem. Video Produced by watch video >>
Nate Wilcox of http://BloodyElbow.com asks what is going on with all the injuries in the UFC and whether or not the promotion's extension of health insurance to include training injuries is causing f watch video >>
Sorry cry babies! Kid Nate + Eugene S. Robinson of http://BloodyElbow.com are back with the infamous and patented Care/Don't Care Preview for UFC The Ultimate Fighter Tournament of Champions Finale f watch video >>
http://BloodyElbow.com takes a look at Cub Swanson's awesome war with Dooho Choi from UFC 206, for a quick glance at the stats. Video produced by Case Harts - http://caseharts.com Script by Zane Sim watch video >>
Join Kid Nate of http://BloodyElbow.com in the MMA Bunker for a riff on the UFC's big snub of Cris Cyborg. watch video >>
Sorry cry babies! Kid Nate + Eugene S. Robinson of http://BloodyElbow.com are back with another edition of the patented & infamous Care/Don't Care Preview. This time for UFC 207 featuring Ronda Rouse watch video >>
Welcome to http://BloodyElbow.com 's If I Did It the show where we solve PR kerfluffles from the world of MMA and beyond. This week we look at how Trump's travel ban may impact the UFC, Conor McGrego watch video >>


text:
You have until Feb 1, 2018 to return or exchange items bought after Nov 1, 2017. All other standard return policyccradddvbwarducvedcbew conditions apply.
Remote View
Show MoreLess
Now Viewing:
Nifty and discreet, the AN-DA720 Digital Alarm Clock Hidden Camera from Avangard Optics is suitable for covert surveillance of your home or business. This device carries a 2 Mp camera hidden tactfully inside a functional alarm clock. The compact and sleek remote control included with this alarm clock camera allows you to use it for clicking pictures, recording videos, and enabling motion detection from up to a distance of 49.2'.
|2.0 Mp
|640 x 480 to1280 x 960
|Video Format
|Memory Support
|Up to 32 GB
|Frame Rate
|30 fps
|Viewing Angle
|Distance Supported
|Induction Photographing: 19.6' (6.0 m) for straight-line
|Minimum Illumination
|1 Lux
|Recording Time
|Continuous: Over 12 hours
|Remote Control Operating Distance
|49.2' (15.0) m
|Sound Recording
|Scope: 430.5 sq.ft (40.0 m2)
|Storage Time
|1 GB / 40 minutes
|Software Supported
|Player: Windows Media player / KM player / VLC
|USB Interface
|Operating System
|Windows 2000 / XP / Vista (32-bit) / 7 /8, Mac OS 10.6 or later
|Power Consumption
|130 mA / 3.7 V
|Battery Capacity
|2200 mA
|Charging Time
|About 4 hours
|Working: 15 to 85% RH
|Packaging Info
|Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
|5.8 x 3.9 x 3.6"


text:
How do I create this report?
Go to the Reports menu, choose Company &
Financial, and then click Profit & Loss YTD Comparison.
This report summarizes your income and expenses for this month
and compares them to your income and expenses for the current
fiscal year. You can tell whether you're operating at a profit
or loss this month, and you can compare this month's
performance against your profit or loss for the fiscal year.
The intermediate lines in the report show subtotals for each
income or
expense account in your chart
of accounts. The last line shows your net income (or loss) for the
month and the fiscal year to date.
To see a list of the transactions that make up an amount,
double-click the amount.
See also
Get the most out of
a report
Memorize a
report for reuse
financial data from previous periods
Change to a cash
or accrual basis


text:
(Archived document, may contain errors)
9/21/90 282
Nextweek'sstate visit by South African President F.W. de lGerk will be an historic moment in United States-South African relations. Never before has a South African head of state been received by a U .S. President. But neither has a South African leader done so much to dismantle that country's hated system of racial segregation and discrimination, called- apartheid. Because of de Klerk, apartheid's demise is on the horizon. Nevertheless, numerous barr i ers lie along South Africa's path to peace and freedom. First, South Africa remains deeply divided along ethnic lines. Today, the Xhosa and Zulu tribes, long bitter rivals, are engaged in a bloody, vindictive conflict as they jockey for political clout. S i nce August 1, black-on-black violence in South Africa has taken some 800 lives. This may escalate as apartheid continues to disintegrate. Second, it is unclear whether the African National Congress (ANC),: among the largest and most influential political g roups in South Africa's black majority, will commit itself to Tespecting in- dividual liberties in a post-apartheid South Africa. To date, the ANC has sent conflicting signals, sometimes supporting democracy, but other times extolling the virtues of socia l ism and even com- munism. Meanwhile, other political groupings in South Africa, such as the 1.5 million-strofig In- katha movement of Zulu Chief Buthelez4 have made clear their support for individual liberties and their opposition to socialist economic sc h emes. New Political Realities. When George Bush meets with de Klerk on Monday, he must recognize that political realities in South Africa have changed so rapidly that American policy toward that na- tion deserves serious reexamination. Ile central objecti v e of American policy should no longer be to isolate and punish South Africa's leadership. Since his election last September, de Klerk has legal- ized all black political organizations, permitted exiled South Africans to return to South Africa, released al l individuals serving prison sentences imposed because of political affiliations, eliminated media restrictions, and rescinded South Africa's state of emergency in all but one province. He abolished the country's Separate Amenities Act, one of the last rem a ining pillars of institutionalized racial separateness, which allowed local government officials to reserve public facilities for whites. Perhaps most important, de E3erk also has launched a series of "talks about talks" with the ANC that are likely to le a d to fidl-scale constitutional negotiations with black political representatives. Finally, de Klerk also has opened his National Party to all races. Ile central challenge now for Washington is to assist South Africans in their bid to institutionalize econ o mic and political freedoms. This means that Washington must reevaluate policies. that guided America's South Africa policy before apartheid's collapse. Foremost among these -is economic sanc- tions. Four years ago, Washington imposed economic sanctions on South Africa in an effort to force South Africa's leadership to abandon apartheid. While it is true that this policy sent a message to the South African leadership that Washington was committed to ending apartheid, it is also true that these sanctions hur t the very people they were intended to help: South Africa's blacks. In large part
because of these sanctions, black unemployment and underemployment in South Africa stands at a staggering 47 percent. It is not surprising, then, that a Gallup.Poll taken last year found 82 percent of South African blacks opposed. to sanctions as a means to ending apartheid. Constructing a Democratic South Africa. Now that de Klerk has committed his nation to ending apartheid, these sanctions should be lifted to help assis t South African blacks empower themselves economically. Washington additionally must focus on helping institutionalize political and economic liberty in South Africa. The first step is for Bush to state unequivocally, following his meeting with de Klerk, t h at Washington expects the dismantling of apartheid to lead to genuine freedom and democracy. Bush should make it clear that Washington is not just committed to the destruction of apartheid, but also is committed to the construction of a democratic South A f rica. Bush should stress that any move by white or black extremists to establish another authoritarian political system in South Africa will be opposed by Washington.. Finally, Bush should express his support for efforts to end factional violence in South Africa. Washington has limited leverage in South Africa, but, if requested, Bush should pledge to help broker a diplomatic settlement between rival factions. Bush should make this offer when he meets with de Klerk on Monday. De Klerk's visit presents Amer i cans with an opportunity to look anew at South Africa, a country in profound political transition. The time has come for new, creative thinking in Washington's policy toward that country. Bush should inform the South African leader that Washington no long e r views the South African leadership as an affront to civilized, democratic society. Rather, Bush should tell de Klerk, Washington eagerly awaits the moment that it can welcome a democratic South Africa back into the growing community of democratic nation s . Clearly, South Africa has not yet reached the ultimate objective that de Klerk seeks: a democratic, non-racial society. But, Bush should tell de Klerk, Washington is pleased with the tremendous progress South Africa's leadership -has made in forging a n ew future for an embattled nation. Michael Johns Policy Analyst
For further informtion: Michael Johns, "For Mandela's Visit, SomeWords of Caution," Heritage Foundation Executive Memorandum No. 269, June 14, 1990. Michael Johns, "Sanctions Didn!t End Apartheid," Boston HemU, June 27,1990.


text:
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WUSA9) -- An Alexandria deputy sheriff was arrested on Tuesday evening for sexually assaulting an inmate at the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center early Tuesday morning.
Fifty-two-year-old Bryant Pegues was arrested and charged with Rape and Carnal Knowledge of an Inmate' officials said.
The victim, an adult female, reported the incident to another deputy regarding the sexual assault.
Officials said Pegues has been terminated from his appointment with the Sheriff's Office. "We are entrusted with the lives and safety of those in our custody. The criminal actions of Bryant Pegues are a grave violation of the public trust. We will continue to assist Alexandria police and the Commonwealth's Attorney as they pursue a successful prosecution," said Sheriff Dana Lawhorne.
On June 5, Sheriff Dana Lawhorne released the following statement:
"I want to advise you of new developments in the case of former deputy Bryant Pegues who was arrested last week for sexually assaulting an inmate. Today, the rape charge (18.2-61) against him was nolle prossed and I agree with the decision of the Commonwealth's Attorney to drop this charge. The fact remains that he betrayed his duty to this Office and violated the public trust. The Commonwealth will continue its prosecution of him on the charge of Carnal Knowledge of an Inmate (18.2-64.2) and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 9."
Bryant Pegues was terminated by the Sheriff's Office on May 27. The dropping of the rape charge does not change his termination from this Office."
Additionally, I have arranged for an outside agency to review this incident with regard to our policies, practices, training and procedures. This review will be conducted by highly experienced command staff from the Arlington Sheriff's Office and will begin after the criminal case has been adjudicated."
Pegues was hired in 2007.


text:
The impact of new chemotherapeutic and hormonal agents on the survival of women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in a population based cohort.
Ultima Vez Modificado: 1 de junio de 2003
Presenter: S.K.L.Chia
Presenter's Affiliation: British Columbia Cancer Agency
Type of Session: Scientific
- Metastatic Breast Cancer is an extremely prevalent diagnosis. Median OS for these patients has historically been 12-24 months. No studies have shown population based data indicating improved survival with newer chemotherapeutic agents over the past 15 years.
- This study aimed to determine whether new agents including taxanes, vinorelbine, aromatase inhibitors, capecitabine and trastuzumab have improved overall survival (OS) for metastatic breast cancer patients in British Columbia, Canada.
- The British Columbia Cancer Agency maintains a comprehensive breast cancer registry and oversees the treatment of all breast cancer patients in the province.
- Patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer during four time cohorts were analyzed for OS: 1991-92 was the baseline cohort, 1994-95 corresponded to the introduction of paclitaxel and vinorelbine, 1997-98 corresponded to the introduction of taxotere and non-steroidal aromatase inhibitors and 1999-2001 corresponded to the introduction of capecitabine and trastuzumab.
- Patients 75 or younger were eligible.
- 2151 patients were analyzed for OS.
- Patient characteristics, prognostic factors and use of hormonal therapies was not significantly different between cohorts. Significantly more patients in the later cohorts had previously received chemotherapy.
- Median survival for cohorts 1,2,3 and 4 respectively were: 435 days, 449 days, 562 days and 661 days. OS for cohort 3 vs. cohorts 1 and 2 combined was significantly improved (p < 0.05). OS for cohort 4 vs. cohort 3 was significantly improved (P=0.05).
- Multivariable analysis shows age, grade, ER status and cohort all to be independent prognostic factors.
- This is the first population based study to show improvement in the survival of metastatic breast cancer patients with the passage of time.
- The implication is that preliminary data showing improved survival with these newer agents translates to population wide benefit.
- Unfortunately, no causal relationship between the use of newer therapeutic agents and the improved survival can be proved due to the inherent limitations of a retrospective study.
- Though not statistically significant, a trend towards longer disease free interval, younger age and greater ER (+) status existed for the more recent cohorts. In addition to these positive prognostic factors, more recent patients had the benefit of advances in imaging technology, perhaps leading to the introduction of lead time bias. These factors may have led to the improvement in OS for more recent patients, in addition to any benefit from newer therapeutic agents. Despite these limitations, these data provide compelling preliminary evidence that newer agents may indeed be modifying the natural history of metastatic breast cancer. Prospective trials are needed to investigate this possibility further.
Oncolink's ASCO Coverage made possible by an unrestricted Educational Grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology.


text:
HIGHLIGHTS & STUMPS: Arafat stars again in perfect Sharks start17-May-2014
Yasir Arafat has already stamped himself as a key man in this season's NatWest T20 Blast after his miserly bowling helped guide Sussex Sharks to a 13-run win over Middlesex Panthers at Lord's.
The Pakistan pace bowler blasted two fours from the final two balls to edge Sussex to Friday's two-wicket opening-night victory over Surrey and this time it was with ball in hand that the 32-year-old proved his worth.
Left with 128 to defend the Twenty20 expert – who was a key part of the Perth Scorchers winning the Big Bash League in February - returned 1-17 from four overs as Middlesex slumped to two home defeats in the day.
England seamer Chris Jordan played his part too, crashing an important 25 from 20 balls before claiming 1-25.
Steffan Piolet highlighted the Sharks' grit with 2-15 after Middlesex might have expected to coast home.
The hosts had posted 180 for five only to lose the opening game of the double-header against Essex, but were unable to replicate that performance with the bat as they were restricted to 115 for six to complete a disappointing day.
Click HERE to read the report in ful courtesy of the ECB website
LISTEN: To the post-match thoughts of Man of the Match Steffan Piolet (HERE), Ed Joyce (HERE) and Coach Mark Davis (HERE) all courtesy of BBC Sussex
WATCH: Highlights of the match via the YouTube link above, courtesy of Sussex TV


text:
TransWorld Surf Videogame
Platforms – Microsoft(r) Xbox(tm) , Playstation 2
Estimated Release date – Fall 2001
Developer – Angel Studios
Publisher – Infogrames, Inc.
Get The Game Here – Click To Buy!
Product Description
The TransWorld Surf videogame, developed by Angel Studios has the best technology available and gives TransWorld Surf the most astoundingly authentic waves, incredible water textures, lighting, shadows and particle effects ever seen. This game features a huge living environment where you'll be able to interact with obstacles such as other surfers, photographers, body boarders, and dolphins. Watch out for a shark attack if your Karma Meter is low or if you surf out of bounds! The game also features licensed music chosen specifically to complement the surfing lifestyle. Click For Screen Grabs >>
– Be the Pro: Surf style, special tricks and awesome extra abilities specific toeach pro rider. Become part of the surfing lifestyle!
– Alive real-world surf spots featuring a beautiful aquatic world totally inspiredfrom real life
– 13 surfing pros including Rochelle Ballard, Shawn Barron, Taj Burrow, JasonCollins, Tim Curran, Shane Dorian, Christian Fletcher, Andy Irons, TaylorKnox, Cory Lopez, Dan Malloy, Fred Pattachia, and Chris Ward
– 10 locations including Todos Santos (Baja California, Mexico), HuntingtonBeach (California, USA), Pipeline and Backdoor (Hawaii), Hossegor (France),Kirra Point (Queensland, Australia), Jeffries Bay (South Africa), Witches Rock(Costa Rica), Tavarua (Fiji), G Land (East Java, Indonesia), Teahupoo (Tahiti)and a secret bonus location!
– Licensed equipment, clothing and accessory sponsors including DC Shoes,Hurley Clothing, Nixon, Oakley, Volcom and more
– Tons of painful wipeouts depending on position and speed
– 1-4 player simultaneous play
Game play and level goals:
Nail great surf style-
* Grind boats, shoot piers, tag rocks
* Ollie signs, Ride the pipe and more
Hit your goals-
* Get the top score to open new levels and secret breaks
Make it on the cover of TransWorld Surf magazine-
* Surf to find the best wave breaks in the level
* Discover the sweet spots for trick photography
* Nail your best trick and snap! You're on the cover!
The TransWorld brand line of video games will include TransWorld Surf, TransWorld Skateboarding and TransWorld Snowboarding. The TransWorld games will offer the most compelling gameplay, the best technology, real pros, real tricks, real world locations and the best real equipment and gear.Contact:firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
by Dan Burrows | May 23, 2012 7:00 am
Facebook (NASDAQ:FB[1]) and lead underwriter Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS[2]) should've checked the calendar. It ain't 1999.
Lost amid the recriminations and finger-pointing over Facebook's faceplant of an IPO[3] is that it was simply the wrong stock at the wrong time. Flooding the market with a near-record issue of shares at an epic valuation when everyone is trading risk-off? What were they thinking?
Sure, glitches on the Nasdaq that delayed the open and left investors in the dark as to whether their trades went through must have spooked away some initial demand.
And if analysts at the underwriting investment banks really did cut estimates during the road show, as Reuters reports[4], well, of course that "freaked out" potential investors and damped demand, too.
Then there's General Motors (NYSE:GM[5]), which for some reason decided to drop a turd in Facebook's punch bowl just days before the IPO. GM pulling its ad spend on the site because the darn things don't work was hardly a vote of confidence in Facebook's business model.
But have a look at the bigger picture, and an IPO of this size and kind was probably doomed to sputter. This was not the market — or heck, maybe even the era — in which to dump $16 billion in expensive new stock at a $104 billion valuation in an unproven company.
For one thing, the dumb money isn't so dumb anymore. After being shellacked twice in little more than a decade, retail investors aren't playing the market like it's Powerball these days. Note that cash has flowed out of domestic stock mutual funds every month for 12 straight months, and it's mostly going into bonds. The little guy has been burned, and he's scared — more keen on the return of his principal than the return on his principal.
The big money is hinky, too. Surveys shows that portfolio managers remain underinvested in equities. Trading volume on the major exchanges is low, low, low, and what little does exist is driven predominantly by the machines.
Meanwhile, Greece is threatening to blow up the eurozone. Spain, the U.K., the Netherlands and a bunch of the rest of the continent are in recession. China, the engine of the global recovery, is slowing, as are emerging-market behemoths India and Brazil.
And here comes Facebook into this mess. It's got decelerating top-line growth and a sky-high price-to-earnings ratio. It's a risky, growth stock that decides to go public at a time when investors are scrambling like mad for safety.
Just look at the market backdrop: The Nasdaq Composite is off 8% from its most recent peak, turning positive over the last few sessions after dipping down into a technical correction. The U.S. dollar just ripped off a 14-day rally, its longest winning streak in decades. Meanwhile, the best performing sectors of the market over the last month have been the defensive ones — telecoms, utilities and consumer staples. Indeed, only telecoms are positive as a group over the trailing month.
But here's the real kicker: When Facebook went public, we were all so wrapped up in the hype we failed to notice that the yield on the 10-year Treasury note notched an all-time low last week. In fact, the yield on the benchmark note has risen every week for nine straight weeks — the longest streak since 1998. Buy bonds!
That tells you everything you need to know about the mood of the market: It's risk-off. And Facebook sold more than 420 million shares into this market at an initial valuation of 107 times trailing earnings.
No wonder the demand didn't materialize: Investors are stampeding for safety. If they're even looking at stocks, they're probably looking at something like Verizon (NYSE:VZ[6]). As long as the risk-off trade persists, Facebook can wait.
Source URL: https://investorplace.com/2012/05/facebook-wrong-stock-at-the-wrong-time/
Short URL: http://invstplc.com/1nv8bQs
Copyright ©2017 InvestorPlace Media, LLC. All rights reserved. 700 Indian Springs Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601.