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Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember those who perished during the Holocaust and to honor those who survived.
This week, when the world observes Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we recall the 6 million who died at the hands of the Nazis. We remember their stories--as sons, daughters, mothers, fathers. Whole communities have been lost.
This week, Congress will assemble for a memorial service for the Days of Remembrance to pay our respects to the victims of the Holocaust.
In Washington, DC, Yom Hashoah is commemorated as part of the Days of Remembrance sponsored by U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. The theme of this year's event is ``Never Again: Heeding the Warning Signs.'' The theme raises questions:
When faced with opportunities to stop the Nazis, why did we miss the warning signs? How could we have failed to act? These questions speak to us today about our responsibility to act--even when others don't.
I would also like to acknowledge the work of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. This year, they convened an intergenerational walk with Holocaust survivors to bring awareness to the community. Pan Pacific Park was transformed into a timeline of the events of the Holocaust so that participants could learn more about the deep tragedy of Nazi atrocities. This event also shows survivors that they are not alone. They have a community around them to support them.
It is my honor to represent the Los Angeles area, which is home to approximately 10,000 survivors. This week--and every week--we honor their courage and their strength. At a time when fewer and fewer survivors are alive to tell their stories, we must all bear witness to their tremendous legacy.
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Mathematicians and artists mingle in London
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Carla Farsi is both an artist and a mathematician, who declared 2005 her Special Year for art and maths. Find out what she got up to, and what it's like being a part of both worlds.
Fractal geometry can identify Jackson Pollock's paintings
Many people find no beauty and pleasure in maths - but, as Lewis Dartnell explains, our brains have evolved to take pleasure in rhythm, structure and pattern. Since these topics are fundamentally mathematical, it should be no surprise that mathematical methods can illuminate our aesthetic sense.
A question which has been vexing astronomers for a long time is whether the forces of attraction between stars and galaxies will eventually result in the universe collapsing back into a single point, or whether it will expand forever with the distances between stars and galaxies growing ever larger. Toby O'Neil describes how the mathematical theory of dimension gives us a way of approaching the question.
Can you imagine objects that you can't measure? Not ones that don't exist, but real things that have no length or area or volume? It might sound weird, but they're out there. Andrew Davies gives us an introduction to Measure Theory.
In the late 1940s, American painter Jackson Pollock dripped paint from a can on to vast canvases rolled out across the floor of his barn. Richard P. Taylor explains that Pollock's patterns are really fractals - the fingerprint of Nature.
Combining the computational powers of modern digital computers with the complex beauty of mathematical fractals has produced some entrancing artwork during the past two decades. Intriguingly, recent research at the University of New South Wales, Australia, has suggested that some works by the American artist Jackson Pollock also reflect a fractal structure.


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How to use curved shank hooks
The unique shape of 'curved shank' hooks are designed to flip over and catch hold in the mouth of a fish as soon as it sucks in a hair- rigged bait.
You can obtain this 'flip over' effect with normal, 'J' shaped hooks but, in order to do so, you have to artificially create a curve by steaming shrink tube over a kettle.
Several big-name specimen tackle companies make curved shank hooks, and two of the finest are pictured here.
As you can see from our picture, the hooks have a pronounced curve on the normally straight shank and an ultra-sharp, long point that points towards a downturned eye.
To get the best out of curved shank hooks they must be tied to a highly flexible link like a soft braid (we used Korda Supernatural) or a stripped portion of coated braid (Korda Hybrid). A standard 'knotless knot' is perfect to attach the hooklink.
This soft, flexible link allows the hook to swivel freely and turn instantly to achieve the desired 'flip' effect. This system works equally well with pop-ups or standard bottom baits.
If you're getting pick-ups on a standard hook rig, but failing to hook the fish, try swapping to a curved shank set-up, and we think you'll notice the difference.


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Well, after close to 14 hours of driving and stopping, we're home and getting settled with our pug baby of joy. Seamus was born and raised for his first 8 weeks by Cheryl and Jay Puckett of Puckett Ridge Pugs & Dachsunds. They're about two hours south of god-awful Lynchburg, VA which was a real treat to drive through on the way down. To say that Jerry Falwell has turned that town into the fifth circle of hell is an understatement; it is RIDICULOUSLY confusing to navigate and we stopped out of sheer annoyance at a Sheetz there and feared for our life. We also happened to drive through on the day that Liberty University seniors were graduating, so not only were there young Christian bigots, but their parents and extended family as well! Nevertheless, we plotted on and made it to Seamus safe and unscathed. Cheryl and Jay are a sweet retired couple with a soft spot for pugs and dachshunds. We are very pleased with our experience!
He is the most precious of pups...full of energy and curiosity, and much more so than most puppies I've seen! He loves gnawing on fabric (specifically shirts and Em's Red Sox hat), thinks his puppy pad is a toy and attacks it with growls and gnawing, and has a special place in his heart for a bright fuschia crinkly and squeaky platypus. He carries it around in his mouth, though it is close to as big as he is!
Today we're going to take it easy. He seemed a little overwhelmed by the size of our apartment, so we set up his puppy playpen to give him some boundaries. He spent a lot of time growing up with his sisters in a whelping crate, so he feels safer confined. He likes to touch noses with people, over and over again until he knows who you are. He gnaws and snorgles on things until he falls asleep, and he likes to "chin" things like arm-crooks, his squeaky pig ball and a chew rope we got him. Em's toes are more delicious than mine, he eats like a champ, and is wholly unsure of how to navigate grass. He prefers sunshine to night, loves the color green and didn't have any accidents in his crate. His ears are softer than soft and shaped like mini-tortilla chips, and his tail hasn't yet curled. His belly is plump and soft, too. We are so so happy!
I'm going to continue to post pictures of Seamus in his Flickr stream, which you are more than welcome to visit. There are a few videos there too! Enjoy our little guy...we're already madly in love.
Also, Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! I guess I'm kind of like a mom now, too!
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I used to have a pug. I love their puggyness! *sigh*ReplyDelete
Awww! Congratulations! You are now the proud parent of a "perpetual" three year old. No matter how old Seamus actually is.....he'll always be your baby. Enjoy!ReplyDelete
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The first Story Cafe' sponsored by the Louisiana School for the Deaf in Lafayette was a huge success. More than 40 people were in attendance, including 8 families served by LSD's Parent Pupil Education Program and many members of the deaf community.
Missy Mills, coordinator of LSD's Sign Language and Interpreting Services, presented an ASL reading of the children's book, The Snowy Day. Following a requested second telling of the story, Barbara Mergist with Hands & Voices led the group in a craft activity.
Comments on the Story Cafe' presentation were all positive and people were already asking when the next Story Cafe' will be held!


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The Green Bay Packers got back aboard the win train this past week with a home win against their divisional foe Detroit Lions. It was a game the Packers needed dearly coming off their bye week and sitting in third place in the NFC North with a 1-2 record.
Lambeau Field sold out once again and the crowd was into the game from the onset. It was clear the Packers had a home-field advantage and that played a big role in the outcome of the game. It wasn't only the crowd that was a big reason for the win — it was the defense as well.
The Packers haven't been known as a team that is great defensively over the past few years, but they flexed their muscles yesterday against an explosive Lions offense.
Luckily for the Packers, star wideout Calvin Johnson didn't play for the Lions due to a knee injury. However, the Lions still had players like Reggie Bush on the field and the defense came up big slowing them down.
The defense allowed just nine points and made the Lions' high-powered offense look very slow. Defensive end Nick Perry recorded two of the team's four sacks and also forced a fumble in the game. Along with Perry, the secondary played well. They did not force a turnover, but you could tell they made the Lions receivers uncomfortable.
Cornerbacks Tramon Williams and Sam Shields played very physical games and made the receivers work for every yard. Also, the secondary finally got back starting safety Morgan Burnett,and his impact was shown as he was flying all over the field and making big plays.
The offensive totals for the Lions were low throughout the game. The Packers' defense allowed only 44 rushing yards to Bush and only 21 yards to backup Joique Bell. Quarterback Matthew Stafford was held to 262 yards and was pressured a lot throughout the game.
It was a must-win game for the Packers and the defense stepped up. Many people in the NFL think that the offense for the Packers will win them games, but yesterday afternoon showed that the defense is still a vital part of this team and when healthy, they can play with any team and shut them down.
Without question, the game ball yesterday in that locker room goes to the entire defense!
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Hillary Clinton never used a password to protect her computer and official email account during her time as Secretary of State and often worked around National Security Agency rules to use her personal Blackberry for her business by taking it to a hallway near her office, according to a deposition posted by Judicial Watch.
The deposition of Lewis A. Lukens, a 27-year foreign service officer at the State Department, also said the Clinton did not appear to fully understand the workings of email on standard desktop personal computers. Lukens was deputy executive secretary and executive director of the Office of the Secretariat from 2008-11.
In one 2009 email, he wrote that after a conversation with Chief of Staff Cheryl Mills, "the problem is hrc does not know how to use a computer for email, only bb."
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"So the crux of the issue was that Blackberrys and iPhones are not allowed in the Secretary's office suite, so the question was, how is the Secretary going to be able to check her emails if she's not able to have the Blackberry at her desk with her," Lukens said, noting that the NSA would not bend its rules for Clinton.
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Lukens said he thought Clinton was using the Blackberry for personal business "to stay in touch with family and friends" and said that on the occasions he saw her using it, he did not know if she was conducting personal or government business.
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I'm reading a collection of 1954 SciFi short stories. I've had the book for a long time (it was published in 1986), but finally got around to reading it. As is typical of me trying new authors or new series, I resisted it at first, but finally made myself get into it. I'm loving it! Some of the language is outdated, but it's a great insight in a lot of the paranoia of the mid 50's.
ON a note to Jaz's Bible reading, I've been meaning to re-read it. Through out my upbringing, I've probably read 90% of it, but not in any cover to cover method. My biggest issue is that I can't stand trying to read for long periods the small type and that transparent paper! Stupid reason I know, but it makes it hard to read. I'm going to try to find a version that is printed on a more 'normal' book stock with decent sized type.
The sad thing is that I read, very quickly, cover to cover both Lost Scriptures and Lost Christianities by Bart D. Ehrman, and one of the reason I was able to get into them so quick is that they were printed like normal hard backed novels!
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National Grid (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs (Massachusetts)
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Financial Incentive Program
| Massachusetts
|National Grid (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs
|Incentive Type
|Utility Rebate Program
|Applicable Sector
|Construction, Multi-Family Residential, Residential
|Eligible Technologies
|Building Insulation, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Central Air conditioners, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Duct/Air sealing, Furnaces, Heat pumps, Lighting, Refrigerators, Pool Pump, Home Energy Assessments
|Active Incentive
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|Energy Category
|Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs
| Central AC/Heat Pump: 300 - 500
Home Energy Assessments: 75% of cost, up to 2,000
|Equipment Requirements
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| New Construction Incentives: 42,000
Home Energy Assessment: 2,000
| http://www.powerofaction.com/efficiency
This incentive is no longer being updated. Check Mass Save programs to see the up to date incentive program.
National Grid offers a variety of energy efficiency incentives for residential electric customers.
The National Grid New Construction program offers incentives and technical support to help their customers who are building an Energy Star certified home. In addition, the Energy Star Rebate Program offers various rebates to National Grid's residential customers for the purchase and/or installation of certain energy efficient equipment. Rebates are eligible for lighting, heat pumps, central air conditioning, room air cleaners, refrigerators, appliance recycling, pool pumps and computer equipment. Some rebates are given at the time of purchase while others require a mail-in application. The program website above lists the specific requirements for the different rebates available.
Please call 1-800-632-8300 to schedule a free in-home MassSave energy audit. After viewing your home and talking with you in person, an expert will assess your current energy use, develop customized recommendations, and set up an appointment with a weatherization contractor.
Incentive Contact
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| National Grid Energy Efficiency
|(800) 628-8413
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I ordered 3 hampers as Christmas presents for family members. I then took a day off work on 21st December when they were meant to be delivered. No delivery. When I phoned them they said the order had been cancelled because it was a fraudulent credit card transaction. Utter rubbish. Why couldn't they have informed me so that I could go elswhere while there was still time?


text: Flybrian 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2007 Urban CowboysTwo Luxury Pickups Face OffBy Michael Jordan, Executive Editor | Link to Original Article @ Edmunds | Date posted: 07-17-2007 Loving trucks is as American as the Marlboro Man. But just as that rough and rugged pitchman has ridden off into the sunset (probably coughing), rough and rugged trucks are a thing of the past. Even the lowliest Chevy Silverado is now packed with the kind of features and luxury once reserved for high-end sedans.The 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT and 2007 Lincoln Mark LT are the pinnacle of this new breed of softer and gentler American pickup trucks. Part pickup, part recreational vehicle and part hot-rod sedan, these trucks put bling before balls...er...make that ball hitches. They reinvent the pickup truck as a luxurious recreational vehicle. Each is a grandly stylish device with both adventurous possibility and everyday utility.If It Looks Like a TruckEven a pickup truck guy can appreciate style, and these high-profile trucks are meant to make you think about the outdoors and your plans for the weekend. After all, if you want respect in suburban America, you're not supposed to carry a lunch bucket everywhere you go.The Cadillac Escalade EXT has enough style for two trucks and maybe a couple of cars besides. It's angular and aggressive, a machine for driving and not just for hauling. And just so you know it's a Cadillac, it's been overlaid with lots of automotive jewelry, including big high-intensity headlights, a retro-style egg-crate grille, and layers and layers of chrome detailing.On the other hand, the Lincoln Mark LT, is plainly a Ford F-150. But it's also Ford's most successful interpretation of the heavy-duty truck look since the Dodge Ram 1500 introduced this style so successfully in 1994. Like the Cadillac, the Lincoln sets itself apart with its own complement of jewelry, only they're the kind of chrome accents that you might find in a Harley-Davidson accessory catalog. The assembled, customized look is meant to be all about authenticity.Recreation Room on WheelsIn case you haven't heard, the interior of a pickup truck isn't meant to be cleaned out with a garden hose anymore. Americans live in these trucks, and they need a cabin that amounts to more than just a cupholder big enough for a Big Gulp and someplace to toss the candy bar wrappers.With the Escalade EXT, GM's oversize, work-grade truck interior has finally given way to carlike detailing. You're meant to travel in the EXT, not just shuttle from job site to job site. That's why the seats are sufficiently bolstered to be supportive enough for long journeys, and they're available with both heating and cooling functions.A $3,990 complement of optional interior luxury features transforms the EXT into a luxury sedan. There's a complex audio system that plays DVD-audio as well as CDs, not to mention an MP3 player and satellite radio. Naturally there's a navigation system with an 8-inch touchscreen for the front-seat passengers plus a DVD player with a flip-down, 8-inch screen for the rear passengers.This particular Lincoln Mark LT didn't quite have an Escalade-grade arcade of optional electronic gizmos, although you'll find nearly identical stuff among this truck's list of available options. Where the interior of the Escalade resembles some kind of recreational device from the sporting goods store, the Mark LT goes for luxury-car elegance, as if it were the reincarnation of the Lincoln Continental Mark III. The seats are as easy to slide into as the old man's big puffy chair in the family room, although they're not supportive enough for all-day comfort.The interior of the Escalade EXT has one clear advantage over the Mark LT, and it lies in passive passenger safety. Both the Escalade and the Mark LT have front-passenger airbags, but only the Cadillac has curtain-type head-protection airbags for both front- and rear-seat passengers, plus front-passenger seatbelts with safety pre-tensioners.Aside from the details, the cabins of both these trucks have been designed for real vacation travel, not just short trips to the lumberyard. The Escalade EXT affords 108.9 cubic feet of passenger volume, while the Mark LT is substantially larger at 121.8 cubic feet. Both make it possible to take a family vacation without having to invest in family counseling afterward.A Real Truck Has a Cargo BoxWhat makes these vehicles different from other vehicles (and each other) is the cargo box, the essence of any pickup truck. We live in a country where the home-improvement store is a destination resort, and as anyone who has ever packed a load of grass sod in the trunk of a Honda Accord can tell you, a pickup truck is a fine thing to have on Saturday mornings.What makes the Escalade unique is its Midgate, an access panel into the cabin from the cargo box that effectively lengthens the cargo box from 63.3 inches to 97.6 inches. It seems like an expensive indulgence, yet it enables a four-door cab and a cargo box to be integrated into a relatively compact package.The Lincoln Mark LT has a more conventional answer to the cargo box question. For 2007 there are two LT models, both the standard LT with a 138-inch wheelbase and a 67-inch cargo box, and the long-bed LT (like our test truck) with a 150.5-inch wheelbase and a 79-inch cargo box.Although the Escalade ultimately offers the larger bed, we should point out that using the Midgate opens the rear of the Caddy's cab to weather, plus it keeps you from locking the truck.In standard trim, the four-wheel-drive Escalade EXT is rated for a 1,362-pound payload of people and gear, and can tow 8,600 pounds. Meanwhile the long-wheelbase, four-wheel-drive Mark LT can carry a load of 1,430 pounds, and it'll tow 8,500 pounds. Just like regular pickup trucks, both the Escalade and the Mark LT can be equipped with optional towing packages for more capacity.Going PlacesWith a plain old pickup truck, all you need is an engine good enough for motivation, not speed. But once you transform a truck into full-time transportation, suddenly driving becomes the priority.This four-wheel-drive Cadillac weighs in at 6,068 pounds, so it needs some serious motivation. GM's new all-aluminum, 6.2-liter V8 measures up with 403 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque. Even more important is its new six-speed automatic transmission, which not only improves the powertrain's response and acceleration, but also makes the whole truck feel effortlessly powerful.Power plus short gearing helps this Escalade make a quick full-throttle getaway. You can even feel the front tires get a little light with the weight transfer, and 30 mph comes up in only 2.5 seconds while 60 mph turns up in 7.0 seconds. It's hard to believe so much weight gets through the quarter-mile in 15.5 seconds at 90.6 mph.In comparison, the Lincoln Mark LT's iron-block 5.4-liter V8 puts down 300 hp and 365 lb-ft, although it has 5,870 pounds to move around, some 198 pounds less than the Cadillac. It reaches its respective power peaks at lower rpm than the Escalade, but it has to make things happen through a four-speed transmission, so the Lincoln feels like it slogs its way to the speed limit.As a result, the long-wheelbase Mark LT lags behind the Escalade when it comes to performance and it takes 9.6 seconds to get to 60 mph. The Lincoln brings up the quarter-mile in 17.1 seconds at 80.9 mph.The lighter Lincoln did, however, outstop the Cadillac, although neither is exactly the poster child for braking performance. Still, the Lincoln's 134-foot stopping distance from 60 mph is considerably better than the Escalade's 142-foot performance.Driving MattersThe Escalade certainly doesn't make you feel as if it takes a lot of wrestling with physics to get where you want to go. Quick-ratio steering matched with light-effort assist isn't usually a happy combination, yet the Escalade manages to deliver easy carlike maneuverability with reassuring highway stability, and it never feels as if you're tugging at the front wheels with a length of rope.The Mark LT also successfully gets beyond the usual truck stereotype when it comes to getting down the highway, but it's trying to be far more reserved than the Escalade, so every control feels carefully insulated from the road, as if you were driving a Lincoln Continental Mark III.It's not entirely ridiculous to talk about cornering performance with these trucks. The Escalade has a 0.73g grip on the skid pad, using its big 285/45HR22 Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza tires to good effect. It carves up the slalom at 57.8 mph, and it went fast enough to require a little opposite steering lock (which apparently panicked the electronics sufficiently to trigger an inquiry from OnStar about whether we'd suffered some kind of airbag deployment).The Lincoln Mark LT provided more thrills on the pavement thanks to its crude leaf spring rear suspension, but it circled the skid pad in a stable, understeering slide at 0.73g, its 275/55SR20 Pirelli Scorpion ATR tires hanging in there steadily. And just like the Escalade, the long-wheelbase Lincoln went through the slalom cones at 57.9 mph.On the road, the Escalade has all the supple composure we've come to expect from the latest generation of trucks. The unique way the cabin's C-pillar is structurally tied to the cargo box makes the whole truck feel even more solid, while the coil-sprung rear axle responds relatively well to broken pavement. The Escalade feels large and comfortable, but it has a dimension of liveliness that makes it more enjoyable to drive.The Lincoln also goes down the road very well, yet there's so much emphasis on stability that the truck always feels heavy, as if its responses have been thoroughly muffled. The LT gets you there in comfort and silence, but you rarely remember the trip along the way.A Truck You Can Drive Every DayTrucks sure have gotten nice. They're so nice that the things that separate one truck from another no longer have anything to do with the number of fertilizer bags you can pack into the cargo bed. Instead we tend to make our choice based on the way the cabin can make you forget you're hauling anything like fertilizer in the first place.The 2007 Lincoln Mark LT offers a lot of luxury for the money, as it comes in at a base price of just $41,495. But even as you add options to bring up the luxury quotient, it still feels more like a pretty pickup than a real sporting device.For us, the Mark LT seems too much like a Lincoln-ized Ford F-150, and it needs more style and especially a more sophisticated powertrain to be enjoyable. There's too much implement, not enough spirit.The 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT pretty well defines what we want from this new breed of SUV-style pickups. It's a truck that doesn't apologize for being big and functional, yet it helps you enjoy the ride with plenty of style. Even better, it has plenty of driving spirit, the kind of performance that makes you excited to get into it every day. It's a must-drive, must-use proposition, not just casual transportation.Cadillac makes you pay for the privilege, as its $53,705 base price indicates (a GMC Denali is a more affordable alternative), but the Escalade EXT shows the direction the American pickup must travel if it's going to stay relevant in this new era of breathtaking gas prices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text: Looking Their Best The top 12 cosmetics and skin care brands ranked by customer loyalty. By Cecily Hall on February 14, 2008 The top 12 cosmetics and skin care brands ranked by customer loyalty.New York-based Brand Keys Inc., a brand and customer loyalty research firm, has exclusively provided WWD with the top-ranked cosmetics and skin care brands from its 2008 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index. A total of 3,200 consumers, 18 to 65 years of age, were screened for being users of cosmetics (lips, eyes and/or face), and were asked which cosmetics brand they bought most recently. They were then asked to rank the brand on Brand Keys' four category loyalty and engagement drivers: how it makes them look and/or feel; the amount of trust they have in the brand and how much knowledge the brand has of the consumer; the level of innovation and if the brand provides the best care for the face and skin, and whether the brand has effortless application, is antiaging, revitalizes and transforms the consumer. *1. MAYBELLINECustomer Loyalty Engagement Index Score: 128"This brand does particularly well — and the values resonate: Maybelline ranked extraordinarily higher on making the consumer look and feel good. They're also ahead on effortless transformation. This is a very strong brand," said Robert Passikoff, president of Brand Keys Inc. In fact, the best-selling mascara on store shelves is Maybelline's Great Lash: Its bright pink-and-green packaging has been visible in drugstores for more than three decades. Coming this year is the brand's foray into minerals, a category that at mass totals about $80 million, WWD reported in December. *2. MARY KAYScore: 128 Though Mary Kay isn't your typical mass brand found in a local Duane Reade, it has a loyal following — and it seems that alternative forms of marketing are helping out this 44-year-old direct seller of beauty products, based near Dallas. WWD reported in October that companies like Mary Kay, which employs consultants worldwide to sell its products, are recognizing the potential of putting a personal slant on their brands by using Facebook.com to promote their events and to share tips. 3. ESTEE LAUDER Score: 127WWD reported this month that the New York-based Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. reported a 7.7 percent increase in second-quarter profits. Its global sprawl is helping to shield the beauty firm from a weakening U.S. market. By category for the entire company, makeup sales gained 15.4 percent to $827.3 million. Best-selling products for the brand itself include its Estée Lauder Signature Lipstick and its Resilience Lift Extreme cream. Passikoff said the brand's most notable strength, according to respondents: trust. "It ranks highest as a trusted brand over the other three key drivers," he said. †4. LANCOMEScore: 126Last year, Lancôme said it had initiatives in place to shore up its treatment and fragrance businesses, while boosting its presence on the Internet. "The brand aims to reinforce its skin care offering with the relaunch of Rénergie Microlift, or Rénergie Morpholift as it's called in Europe, and bolster its best-selling Trésor fragrance with the unveiling of Kate Winslet as its spokeswoman," said WWD. In addition, the L'Oréal-owned brand has signed on actresses Juliette Binoche and Laura Morante to be the ambassadors of its Rénergie and Absolue skin care lines, respectively. †5. CLINIQUE Score: 126This Estée Lauder-owned brand ranks "highest on innovation," said Passikoff. "The value attached to this brand is its innovative nurturing: It's all about what it does to the consumer — it moisturizes well and provides the best care for their face, according to our respondents." The brand recently launched its Acne Solutions Clear Skin System. And last month, WWD reported that Clinique inked an agreement with global pharmaceutical giant Allergan, which will result in a specialized line of Clinique-branded products to be sold only in doctors' offices. †6. L'OREAL Score: 126"L'Oréal has done a wonderful job in communicating to their consumers — that's where this brand really stands out and is consistent with who they want to be," noted Passikoff. Last month, L'Oréal reported fourth-quarter 2007 sales hit 4.42 billion euros, or $6.41 billion at average exchange. Jean Paul Agon, L'Oréal's ceo, told analysts he expects the company's 2008 sales growth to come in at between 6 and 8 percent. Between 2009 and 2013, L'Oréal will renovate its headquarters in the Paris suburb of Clichy. To access this article, click here to subscribe or click here to log in. load comments blog comments powered by Disqus


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January 28 2013 Issue
Report Downplays Economic Threats from China
The U.S.-China Business Council released this week a report that aims to provide a more objective overview of economic and trade ties between these two countries. While some argue that the U.S. is threatened by a Chinese economy whose sustained growth has been built on cheap labor and unscrupulous practices, the USCBC report asserts that "there is much to be gained, in both economic and strategic terms," if the two sides can build "an enduring and constructive relationship."
Stating that the Sino-U.S. relationship is "a defining global strategic issue" for Washington, the report highlights a number of positives. China is a $250 billion market for U.S. companies and a 542% increase in imports from the U.S. over the last decade has turned China into America's third-largest export market. U.S. services exports to China are growing and the U.S. has a trade surplus in this sector. Washington has successfully used negotiation and dispute settlement mechanisms to resolve trade irritants. Most U.S. companies with operations in China are focused on supplying that market, not shipping goods back to the U.S., and their presence has yielded a positive influence in areas such as rule of law, civic institutions, food and product safety, human resources and environmental practices.
The Council also downplays a number of oft-heard warnings concerning the economic threat China supposedly poses to the U.S. For example, China's exchange rate is "not the significant factor in the U.S. trade deficit or U.S. employment that many make it out to be" and U.S. policymakers should "move on to issues that do matter." China is not stealing U.S. manufacturing jobs and in fact is beginning to increase its investment in the U.S., which creates new jobs. While China's economy is rapidly developing and one day will be larger than that of the U.S. simply by virtue of the country's much larger population, the U.S. economy remains nearly nine times bigger on a per capita basis and over the last 20 years grew by the equivalent of the entire Chinese economy. The U.S. also remains the world's largest manufacturer and retaining that position will largely be dependent on domestic policy choices on issues such as taxation, energy, infrastructure, trade, investment and innovation, not on actions taken by China. Finally, China owns only about 7% of U.S. government debt, so concerns about its leverage in this area are "misplaced."
On the other hand, the report prescribes a number of steps the U.S. can take to achieve further success.
- work to lower China's import tariffs on luxury and consumer goods
- direct the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. to make support of exports to China one of its top priorities
- work with China to adopt reciprocal five-year, multiple-entry visas to facilitate bilateral trade and investment
- continue to focus on China's financial reforms (including market openings to U.S. financial services providers) as the ultimate solution to achieving a fully convertible currency and a truly market-driven exchange rate
- press China to reduce ownership restrictions on U.S. companies seeking to invest in China and prioritize the negotiation of a meaningful bilateral investment treaty
Antigua Considers "Government-Authorized Piracy" to Retaliate in WTO Gambling Case
The Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda will turn up the heat in a long-running trade dispute with the U.S. Jan. 28 when it unveils a plan to set up a subscription Web site allowing users to download U.S. movies, music and software without having to pay royalties to the copyright holders. The World Trade Organization has authorized Antigua to suspend $21 million worth of U.S. intellectual property rights in response to the United States' failure to comply with a WTO ruling against its ban on Internet gambling, and Antigua is hoping that proceeding with the first-ever cross-retaliation by one WTO member against another (or at least threatening to) will finally prompt the U.S. to change its policy.
Nearly a decade ago the WTO ruled that the Internet gambling ban violates U.S. commitments under the General Agreement on Trade in Services. The U.S. responded by removing online gambling from the scope of those commitments and saying it never meant to include them. The WTO subsequently found that the U.S. had not complied with the initial ruling and granted Antigua permission to levy $21 million in retaliation, far below the $3.4 billion the island nation had sought. Authorities did not want to resort to traditional measures such as higher tariffs on imported goods out of concern that they would be more harmful to Antiguan consumers than U.S. suppliers. Instead they sought and obtained authorization to suspend concessions under the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights concerning copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, patents and protection of undisclosed information.
Press sources indicate that Antigua will ask the WTO Dispute Settlement Body at its monthly meeting Jan. 28 for final authority to launch the Web site, which could then begin operation as early as February. It is unclear what kinds of material would be offered, what the cost to subscribers would be or how Antigua would monitor or control the amount of material downloaded without compensation to the IPR owners to ensure it does not exceed the $21 million retaliation amount.
U.S. officials have warned Antigua against proceeding with its plan, calling it "government-authorized piracy" and asserting that it would "hurt Antigua's own interests" as well as chances of reaching a settlement. Others, however, say Antigua may finally have the leverage to get Washington's attention. As an article on the TorrentFreak news site pointed out, if the planned Web site goes live "it will make headlines all across the world, which may result in the site becoming one of the larger authorized suppliers of U.S. media on the Internet." Press reports indicate that the two sides are continuing to hold talks on the issue, and an attorney for Antigua suggested that a satisfactory outcome could still prevent the launch of the Web site.
Export Advisory Committees Seeking New Private-Sector Members
The Bureau of Industry and Security is recruiting new private-sector members for its seven technical advisory committees, which provide advice on the technical parameters for export controls and the administration of those controls within the following areas.
Information Systems TAC: Commerce Control List categories 3 (electronics), 4 (computers) and 5 (telecommunications and information security)
Materials TAC: CCL category 1 (materials, chemicals, microorganisms and toxins)
Materials Processing Equipment TAC: CCL category 2 (materials processing)
Regulations and Procedures TAC: the Export Administration Regulations and procedures for implementing the EAR
Sensors and Instrumentation TAC: CCL category 6 (sensors and lasers)
Transportation and Related Equipment TAC: CCL categories 7 (navigation and avionics), 8 (marine) and 9 (propulsion systems, space vehicles and related equipment)
Emerging Technology and Research Advisory Committee: (1) the identification of emerging technologies and research and development activities that may be of interest from a dual-use perspective, (2) the prioritization of new and existing controls to determine which are of greatest consequence to national security, (3) the potential impact of dual-use export control requirements on research activities, and (4) the threat to national security posed by the unauthorized exports of technologies
The TACs are composed of representatives from industry, academic leaders and the U.S. government representing diverse points of view on the concerns of the exporting community. Industry representatives are selected from firms producing a broad range of goods, technologies and software controlled for national security, non-proliferation, foreign policy and short supply reasons or that are proposed for such controls, balanced to the extent possible among large and small firms. TAC members serve terms of not more than four consecutive years and must obtain secret-level clearances prior to appointment. Those interested in becoming a TAC member should email BIS their resume.
Foreign-Trade Zone Actions: Furniture Coverings, Generators, Consumer Electronics
The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has approved a request from the Greater Mississippi Foreign-Trade Zone Inc., grantee of FTZ 158, for authority to manufacture upholstered furniture covering sets under FTZ procedures at the Morgan Fabrics Corporation facility in Verona, Miss. The annual volume of foreign micro-denier suede upholstery fabric finished with a hot caustic soda solution that MFC may admit to FTZ 158 under non-privileged foreign status will be limited to 3.0 million square yards. In addition, MFC must admit all foreign-origin upholstery fabrics other than micro-denier suede fabric finished with a hot caustic soda solution to the zone under domestic (duty-paid) status.
The FTZ Board has received from the port of Milwaukee, grantee of FTZ 41, a notification of proposed production activity on behalf of Generac Power Systems Inc., operator of subzone 41J. Generac's facilities are located at three sites in Whitewater, Edgerton and Jefferson, Wis., and are used for the production of generators, pressure washers, engines and other related components. The request indicates that certain radial ball bearings that would be sourced from abroad are subject to an antidumping/countervailing duty order, and the FTZ regulations require that merchandise subject to AD/CV actions be admitted to the subzone in privileged foreign status. Generac has indicated that any textile products would also be admitted in privileged foreign status. Comments on this notification are due no later than March 11.
The FTZ Board has received from the Illinois International Port District, grantee of FTZ 22, a notification of proposed production activity at the Panasonic Corporation of North America in Aurora, Ill., which is used for the kitting of consumer electronics parts into retail packages. Comments on this notification are due no later than March 11.
IPR Enforcement Actions on Wireless Equipment, Dissection Devices, Electronics Cases
IPR Infringement Petition on Wireless Communication Base Stations. The International Trade Commission received Jan. 24 on behalf of Adaptix Inc. a petition requesting that it institute a Section 337 investigation regarding certain wireless communications base stations and components thereof. The proposed respondents are located in Sweden and the U.S.
Section 337 investigations primarily involve claims regarding intellectual property rights violations by imported goods, including the infringement of patents, trademarks and copyrights. Other forms of unfair competition involving imported products, such as misappropriation of trade secrets or trade dress and false advertising, may also be asserted. The primary remedy available in Section 337 investigations is an exclusion order that directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to stop infringing imports from entering the U.S. In addition, the ITC may issue cease and desist orders against named importers and other persons engaged in unfair acts that violate Section 337, including selling infringing imported articles out of U.S. inventory.
New Patent Infringement Investigations. The International Trade Commission has instituted the following investigations to determine whether imports of the products listed are violating Section 337 of the 1930 Tariff Act by reason of patent infringement.
- investigation 337-TA-865 of certain balloon dissection devices and products containing same, which are used by surgeons in performing laparoscopic hernia repair (complainant Covidien LP, respondents located in Germany and the U.S.)
- investigation 337-TA-866 of certain wireless communication equipment and articles therein, including base stations (complainants Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Samsung Telecommunications America LLC, respondents located in Sweden and the U.S.)
- investigation 337-TA-867 of certain cases used to protect handheld portable electronic devices (complainant Speculative Product Design LLC, respondents located in Taiwan, China and the U.S.)
In each case the complainant requests that after the investigation the ITC issue an exclusion order, which would direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to prohibit the entry of the infringing products into the U.S., and cease and desist orders, which would require the named respondents to cease actions that violate Section 337, including selling infringing imported articles out of U.S. inventory.
Allocations of 2013 Worsted Wool Fabric TRQs
The International Trade Administration has determined the allocation for calendar year 2013 of imports of certain worsted wool fabrics under tariff-rate quotas.
The ITA oversees TRQs providing for temporary reductions of the import duties on specific quantities of two categories of worsted wool fabrics suitable for use in making suits, suit-type jackets or trousers: (a) fabric with average fiber diameters greater than 18.5 microns (HTSUS 9902.51.11; 5.5 million square meters), and (b) fabric with average fiber diameters of 18.5 microns or less (HTSUS 9902.51.15; five million square meters). These two TRQs are allocated to persons (including firms, corporations or other legal entities) who cut and sew men's and boys' worsted wool suits, suit-type jackets and trousers in the U.S. A third TRQ, which is also for worsted wool fabric with average fiber diameters of 18.5 microns or less (HTSUS 9902.51.16; two million square meters), is only for use by persons who weave worsted wool fabric in the U.S.
The following firms have received allocations for HTSUS 9902.51.11.
- Adrian Jules Ltd., Rochester, N.Y.
- Gil Sewing Corp., Chicago, Ill.
- HMX LLC, Chicago, Ill.
- Hugo Boss Fashions Inc., Brooklyn, Ohio
- JA Apparel Corp., New York, N.Y.
- John H. Daniel Co., Knoxville, Tenn.
- Miller's Oath – New York, N.Y.
- Saint Laurie Ltd., New York, N.Y.
- Warren Sewell Clothing Company Inc., Bremen, Ga.
The following firms have received allocations for HTSUS 9902.51.15.
- Adrian Jules Ltd., Rochester, N.Y.
- Brooks Brothers Group, New York, N.Y.
- Elevee Custom Clothing, Van Nuys, Calif.
- Gil Sewing Corp., Chicago, Ill.
- HMX LLC, Chicago, Ill.
- Hugo Boss Fashions Inc., Brooklyn, Ohio
- JA Apparel Corp., New York, N.Y.
- John H. Daniel Co., Knoxville, Tenn.
- Martin Greenfield Clothiers, Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Miller's Oath, New York, N.Y.
- Saint Laurie Ltd., New York, N.Y.
- Shelton and Company, East Rutherford, N.J.
- Warren Sewell Clothing Company Inc., Bremen, Ga.
- Southwick Apparel LLC, Haverhill, Mass.
- Tom James Co., Franklin, Tenn.
Warren Corporation of Stafford Springs, Conn., is the only company to receive an allocation for HTSUS 9902.51.16.
Export Committee on Materials to Meet Feb. 7
The Bureau of Industry and Security's Materials Technical Advisory Committee will hold a partially open meeting Feb. 7 at the Commerce Department building in Washington, D.C. This committee advises BIS on technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to materials and related technology. The open session of the upcoming meeting will include remarks from BIS senior management, a presentation by DuPont on the impact of Australia Group and Wassenaar membership for Mexico in particular, reports from the Composite Working Group and other working groups, and a report on regime-based activities.
The open session will be accessible via teleconference to 20 participants on a first come, first served basis, and requests to participate in this manner are due no later than Jan. 31.


text: I still have many animals I want from my first list, but after my hunting last year, some animals got added to it. Last year I thought that an Impala would be nice to shoot and I would not shoot anymore of them after my first. This changed, and the Impala is still on my list even after shooting one I am happy about. But the animals that I didn't have on my list before is Giraffe(with bow only), Zebra(with bow only) and then it is the tiny antelopes. I passed on a good Duiker last year with my gun and I decided not to shoot a very nice Steenbok while stalking with my bow. I feel totally fine with passing the Duiker, but I really regret that I didn't shoot the Steenbok.


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FREE Conversation Starter cards! Good for vacation and pragmatic langauge!
If you're getting ready for a family vacation, check out these cards! There are 48 free question cards, perfect for some good discussion on family trips. They'd be great for dinnertime conversation starters, and I'm looking forward to using them in therapy, for articulation carryover and for pragmatic language, practicing conversation and reasoning skills.
Best of all, they're free!
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Check out this new SA Model Ford Courier Drifter 5 Tonner Bakkie spotted apparently cruising along towards Limpopo... absolute truth that they really are "Built Ford Tough"...
Well sweet mother of I don't know... how this oke actually made it from whereever he came from to this petrol station is beyond me to say the least. Just proof that only in SA can a man move an entire contruction site (note yellow building waste pipes perched at the top) complete with house to be assembled elsewhere, on the back of one single bakkie... this guy must be a true genius, in order to move such a top heavy load at any speed besides standing still takes absolute precision and skill... the guy must be a Jenga King!
But ja, there you go... you see, right there... Only in SA my china 🙂
I would love to know the little freak out you'd get, by cruising up behind this oke to overtake at a mild 160kph expecting it to be an 18 wheeler... one word along with a facial expression springs to mind..."huh" 🙂
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Episode Summary: Hayate shops in a poverty district then experiences his misfortune. The story goes back in the daily life at the Violet Mansion apartment, where Hayate and Hinagiku make an early morning preparation. Maria notices how Hayate can be so popular with the girls. The tenants; Chiharu, Kayura, and Ayumu leave for school as Nagi gets up late despite Hayate's actions to wake her when she has been trying her best to do better in life. Athena Tennousu (as Alice in child-form) barely stays awake. After school, Nagi attempts to play video games when they all should be studying for their final exam. Hayate continues his hard work preparing for tomorrow already then begins studying after midnight and Hinagiku comes to his room to tutor him, and he wakes up for just an hour of sleep and does the same early morning routine. Unfortunately, he discovers everyone is sick; except Ayumu until she fakes it. The next day, Hayate caught their cold but pretends he's fine to relieve Nagi's worries. Ruka returns from Las Vegas and gives Hayate her album since her concert has finished. By the time Hakuō Academy's final exam starts, Hayate arrives miserable due to constant errands along the way. He returns home and finds everyone has prepared dinner for him as a way of thanking him for his kindness.
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cant wait to watch. this is one of my favorite anime
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I wonder why there are others in the same apartment?
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so confused.
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can someone tell me if I missed something? why are they staying on the appartment? why is hina-san staying with them? who is that little girl?!
Was there an OVA that i diddn't watch or something?
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i think they just jumped into last chapters of manga
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The Weeknd calls up Future as his incredible "All I Know" verse is being played live for the first time.
The Weeknd is currently enjoying a huge release week for his latest album, Starboy, which enabled the Toronto artist to shatter Spotify's single-day streaming record. The album, which looks to debut at No. 1 with some of the highest first-week numbers of the year, is full of hits and relatively slim on features, though it does boast two incredibly rapped verses from two very different emcees. Kendrick Lamar guests on the serenely groovy "Sidewalks," and Future joins The Weeknd on the hook of "Six Feet Under," but his most compelling contribution is his closing verse on the pained ballad "All I Know." He conjures such a visceral feeling of heartbroken adrenaline when he hits his stride -- this is Future at "March Madness"-levels of greatness.
During the Starboy listening party, The Weeknd called up Future on FaceTime as his "All I Know" verse is about to begin. The Weeknd raps along and looks almost teary-eyed as he and Future simultaneously experience the live premiere of their winning collaboration. Future is clearly proud to be a part of the album.
The weekend ft HENDRIX #ALLIKNOW— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) November 30, 2016
Playing this joint non stop. @theweekndpic.twitter.com/JOhnnAtHKL— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) November 26, 2016
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text: So, I've cruised before, but never with my kids (who are 8 and 10 and are NOT the crazy hyper types). We're thinking of taking them on a DCL cruise...but in the back of my mind, I worry about them falling off the ship! Now I know this could only happen if they were climbing the balcony, or leaning way over a railing somewhere...or something equally stupid, but in the back of my mind I still worry about it! Just wondering if I'm the only mom out there with this worry, and what safety instructions, if any, do you give your kids before a cruise? Do you get a balcony cabin? thanks!


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Pune FC defeated Kitchee SC 2-0 in the midweek in their final AFC Cup group H tie and bowed out of the competition on a high. They finished third and most importantly, picked four points against the Hong Kong champions who qualified as winners of the group.
"Let us start with saying that this is a fantastic moment for the club. We cannot deny that not only for me but for the team and for everybody. If you take four points from the number one in the group, by far the best team, then this is a very nice moment of our club, Not only for us, for marketing and for everybody.
"The game was live on television in Honk Kong. Football is important and it's a very good broadcast in Hong Kong. I'm happy and also a little bit proud because it is also the first win in international football in the history of Pune FC. Pride and honour was what we wanted to fight for."
The former Panathinaikos assistant coach was impressed with Anas Edathodika in particular by taking the mantle to lead the defense in the absence of Calum Angus who was suspended for the tie.
"Anas was fantastic and he is back in business. He had a few difficult injuries, gave his arm band back to me because he wanted to fully focus on his game again. He was the real man of the match. I like the midfield also of Ganeshan (Dhanpal) and Mumtaz Akhtar. It was more of an effort from the whole group.
"Because Douhou and Calum were not there who are my biggest foreigners in the group, we showed that we can work, fight and we showed something different, we always get the compliment 'Ah it was nice coach with pressing, dominance'. Now I am happy that we fought and we took a 2-0 win against this team."
Both goals were scored by Zohmingliana Ralte from set-pieces but Pune FC didn't dominate the proceedings as they usually do.
"You are right. With crosses from Anthony D'Souza, we can do better and but the funny thing is if you see how much we train in set-pieces, then suddenly in this game we were so dangerous with it. I'm happy for Ralte because he came from far, and now scored two fantastic goals.
"You're right as we faced some difficult moments in the game, but then it is nice to see that the boys keep on fighting. (Salam) Ranjan played against a Spanish international and he has come from the academy last year. He didn't even play one minute in the I-League earlier and now with almost 20 games in the first team, with five or six international games he is up there.
"You will see Ranjan next year so much better. Amrinder Singh, Lalrem Puia will all be much better next year because of this experience."
On being asked about the defensive tactics employed by Snoei, he chose to highlight the good work by his defense in keeping a clean-sheet.
"We kept a clean-sheet against them. I have to give a big compliment to my defense. (Mirjan) Pavlovic was not good but he worked really hard and there it starts. But with our football you will not see too many clean-sheets. We try to play with pressing; we try to play with overlaps. Initially we kept clean-sheets and everybody told me that our football was not fantastic and we had a lot of points.
"But I'm happy with the result to answer your question. Amrinder proved that he is the very important goal keeper, Sometimes you have to prove it, It's not difficult in the I-League but he must prove it on an International level. There is more pressure on (Mustapha) Riga and the coach. I always tell them, 'Common guys, there is no pressure on you, you develop, you come from the academy.' I like to win and I hate losing."
Interestingly Pune FC picked four points against the I-League champions, Bengaluru FC this season and did the same with the Hong Kong winners too.
"I hope that everybody realises that when we play against a team that want to play football, we take four points as against Bengaluru. We missed a big chance in the end, otherwise we would have won against them by one-or-two goals; same with Kitchee also but with a little luck.
"We play much better against teams who want to play football not against teams who sit deep. Our team must improve, also we should also play a bit less offensive, smarter and this is something maybe for later. This is something we can't change now.
"I like football. I would like to see Douhou in a certain role in midfield and I am going to finish the season with him. Monday he is going to play against Dempo. Douhou is not a good defensive midfielder in the playmaking role. Puia can be good but he got kicked on the ankle and is already out for four weeks."
Snoei hailed the victory and mentioned that it would boost their confidence ahead of their tie against Dempo SC.
"It always gives a push to your confidence and also gives a good history for a club. We are a young club, we are only from 2007. Now we can say this is our first win in international football. So it's good for Peninsula, it's good for the promotion of the club that we have a nice win. And in the meantime it's also good for me and the players."


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I Hate Getting Older It Scares Me
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Older By The Minutei hate my age i think about everyday and i wish i could stop from getting old. it's so depressing all i think about is how people view me like an old lady that's my story ,,, well there is more but i don't want to bore you
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I feel like life is just flying byand I'm missing everything. The days I spend just laying in bed, not because I want to, is time just wasted. Such a waste of life. I feel much older than I really am. Some days I feel like I'm 80. Why does my body hate me so? I'm afraid I'll wake up one day and I'll be old and...
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There is a moderate risk of severe storms defined for areas that should be in the path of the cold front. The slight risk area encompasses the remainder of central Illinois. The wind shear and instability in the atmosphere will be favorable for all types of severe weather, including large hail, damaging wind, tornadoes and flash flooding. The storms should develop just to the southwest of our area early this evening, and progress northeastward. The arrival of the storms should be between 6 pm and midnight for most of central Illinois.
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UPDATE: Deutsche Bank Downgrades New York Mortgage Trust Following Solid 4Q Results
In a report published Monday, Deutsche Bank analyst Stephen Laws downgraded the rating on New York Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ: NYMT) from Buy to Hold, but raised the price target from $7.00 to $7.75.
In the report, Deutsche Bank "NYMT reported solid 4Q results as core EPS and NII were basically in line with our estimates and the allocation of capital towards credit-sensitive assets continued to increase (69% at 12/31 vs. 65% at 9/30). We expect portfolio leverage and the mix of credit-sensitive investments to increase in 1Q as recently raised capital is deployed. We are increasing our target to $7.75 per share from $7 per share. Given the valuation relative to our new target, we are reducing our rating to a Hold."
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Indians vs. Cubs - 6/18/15 MLB Pick, Odds, and Prediction
Chicago Cubs (34-28) at Cleveland Indians (30-33)
MLB Baseball: Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 7:10 pm (Progressive Field)
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The Line: Cleveland Indians -131 / Chicago Cubs +121 --- Over/Under: 7.5 See the Latest Odds
The Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians end their series Thursday night.
The Chicago Cubs look for a win after winning five of their last seven games. The Cubs have scored 19 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in five of their last seven games. The Cubs have won five of their last six games when scoring more than three runs. Anthony Rizzo leads Chicago with 71 hits and 39 RBI while Kris Bryant and Starlin Castro have combined for 71 RBI. The Chicago Cubs have won five of their last seven road games. Jason Hammel gets the nod, and he's 5-2 with a 2.81 ERA and 80 strikeouts this season. Hammel is 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA and 28 strikeouts in his career against the Indians.
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The Cleveland Indians look for a win after splitting their last six games. The Indians have scored seven runs in their last three games and three or less runs in seven of their last 10 games. The Indians have lost six straight games when scoring three or less runs. Jason Kipnis leads Cleveland with 85 hits and 28 RBI while Michael Brantley and Brandon Moss have combined for 69 RBI. The Cleveland Indians have lost five of their last seven home games. Danny Salazar takes the hill, and he's 6-2 with a 3.54 ERA and 87 strikeouts this season. This will be Salazar's first career game against the Cubs.
The Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games and 0-5 in Hammels last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. The Indians are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series and 8-3 in Salazars last 11 starts. The Cubs are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
While Salazar has been solid all season, the Indians are facing a red hot Cubs team that just scored a boatload of runs on Wednesday. Also, Hammel hasn't been a slouch. I like the plus money and the Cubs.


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Remember my post about Tracy's dining room progress? Her, my brother, and my super hero nephew just moved into a rental townhome. It is a great space. I'm super j. It's much larger than their previous apartment so they have a ton of empty space that needed filling.
Anyhow, my mom wanted to surprise Tracy for her birthday and decorate their master bedroom since Tracy has really wanted this to get done but hasn't known where to start. My mom asked me if I would go with her to pick out the stuff and then do the decorating. Um, heck yeah!
Before (New bedding is already on bed. Old bedding is the red floral in the bottom left).
Her red floral bedding wasn't setting the vibe for a relaxing, go-to space so that had to go. I chose a super light blue paisley print on white quilt (it's reversible!) to soften the room. For fun, I grabbed the green polka dot pillows, and for a feminine touch, a delicate flower pillow and furry throw blanket. I want to cozy up in that inviting bed. Except not really because that is where my brother sleeps and stuff...and gross.
The art, lamps, and the sunburst clock were all awesome thrifting finds.
You might recognize the grey dresser and tree picture above the dresser. Those were my contributions. You know, besides laboring away at decorating the place. :)
Tracy's face was priceless. Totally happy. I'm pretty sure she loved it.
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Der Unsichtbare Trailer (1987)
01 January 1987 Comedy, Sci-Fi 90 mins
TV star Benjamin inherits from his uncle a cloak of invisibility. Invisible he must discover that his wife is cheating on him with his best friend and asks her in front of the television camera, it does not do to. A journalist on the hunt for a story, adds to the confusion.
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A note on the effect of elections subject to judicial review
The most recent U.S. presidential election raised the questions of whether or not agents who believe that losing candidates will contest the results of close elections perceive their vote as more important and whether or not they will be more or less likely to vote. The analysis involves a two-player voting game with one of the players initially in a weaker position because he loses all ties. The key variable is the probability of the weaker player winning the post-election judicial review process. The relationship between this probability and the level of voting for the weaker player is non-monotonic. Also, if this probability is sufficiently close to one-half, contesting close elections leads to increased voting, lowering social welfare. Copyright International Atlantic Economic Society 2003
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Stateline, Nevada (PressExposure) January 08, 2008 -- Jim Cramer, the famous media personality and investor, frequently describes investment terms as "Genuine Wall Street Gibberish". That sentiment is all too common in the trading community - among rookies and pros alike. Investmentterms.com was just released as the start of a long-term project to cut through the "gibberish" and bring meaningful definitions to the futures community.
The site contains a number of interesting features. The homepage consists of 6 randomly selected words rotating on a daily basis. The site is easy to navigate, with a browse box offering a dictionary-like index by letter of the alphabet. Additionally, the site has an integrated search feature, making it easy to find a desired term. A really cool feature is the Word of the Day RSS feed, which is a handy way to learn a new investment term every day.
The definitions provided are clear and well written. For instance, the definition of a Butterfly Spread on the website is "A three-legged option spread in which each leg has the same expiration date but different strike prices. For example, a butterfly spread in soybean call options might consist of one long call at a $5.50 strike price, two short calls at a $6.00 strike price, and one long call at a $6.50 strike price."
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Education for Success in the Sustainability Industry
Expanding skill sets is instrumental in career advancement and career transitioning. How does skill-building play specific to the sustainability industry?
This category is about the relation between business economies and sustainability and CSR. Company economies have great impact on how much effort they put into their CSR strategy and incorporating green strategies can have an effect on company growth. Topics include: Conscious Capitalism, Social Enterprise, B-Corps, Circular Economy, Sharing Economy
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TrendPoint and Facebook announce an expansion of their partnership with the adoption of the new Enkapsis 3-Phase Power Quality Meter with waveform capture.
New Markets practitioners witness firsthand the revitalization they ignite, especially in rural places.
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Conferences and events are an integral part of getting business done in today's world, but they have an inherent impact on the communities where they're held: some good, some bad. What's the right way to address sustainability when there are so many other details to focus on?
Six environmental giants have pledged to post their diversity stats on GuideStar by February. It may mean more changes to the green lobby's hiring and appointing practices, especially when it comes to the rights of people of color. And hopefully it will help redefine our limited understanding of just what diversity means.
President Obama took executive action Dec. 16 to protect Bristol Bay's iconic, $2 billion wild-caught fishery and local communities from oil and gas drilling. Another existential threat to Bristol Bay ecosystems and watershed remains, however.
No one is talking about Uber's rides-for-hunger campaign, but instead the talk is accused price gouging during the tragic hostage situation in Sydney.
In 1980, when oil prices collapsed, the American consumer gorged on full-size SUVs. Will history repeat itself, dooming us to irreversible climate change?
Two new tools featured at last month's ISSP Conference, S-CORE and The Future-Fit Business Benchmark, are helping businesses better assess sustainability.
The art of philanthropy is alive and well. Even in today's financially challenging climate, many businesses are maintaining their commitment to fundraising and giving to charity.
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George Mason University professor Tyler Cowen talks about a future that extends a growing employment category, "namely workers who team up with smart robots that require human assistance."
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"If you only have one point of view, I don't feel like you're going to get to the best solution," Sweetriot CEO Sarah Endline said at Net Impact 2014.
Factoring human and natural capital into the GDP equation reveals dramatic differences in national economic performance and overall well-being.
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Property Location
With a stay at Radisson Hotel Dallas North - Addison in Addison (Addison - Galleria), you'll be minutes from Addison Circle Park and Water Tower Theater. This hotel is within close proximity of Quorum Park and Mary Kay Museum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 101 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
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Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
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I Can't Believe What You Say was released in 1964 but was only a minor hit in the charts. The studio recording from the single was also included with live overdubs on the album Revue Live the same year. A different version was also released in 1971 on the album "Her Man…His Woman" and an Ike Turner version is available on the 1980 album The Edge. Last but not least, Ike Turner released some previously unreleased versions on different sampler albums after the split of Ike & Tina.
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A few months ago, 62-year-old Todor Jankovic was gathering wood when he accidentally activated a land mine. Designed to explode two feet above the ground, the device miraculously failed and fell at his feet. He still can't believe his luck.
Jankovic and his wife have been living in Skipovac Donji, a small village in northeast Bosnia and Herzegovina, for nearly ten years. A few steps behind their house, red banners marked with white skulls designate mine-infested areas. Almost two decades after the end of the war, the country remains under the threat of more than 120,000 land mines buried in the ground along former front lines. A total of 1732 people have been involved in land mine accidents since the war's end. Six hundred have died.
"My son Mato has grown up with mines," says Jana Spionjak, who lives an hour's drive north, in Grebnice. Here, children are taught to look out for mines when they go play near the woods. But no matter how cautious residents are, the risk is always present. Spionjak's husband was killed instantly when he stepped on a mine last September. Mato, their 17-year-old son was seriously injured.


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Does Mediterranean define an economic region?
Mediterranean was, Mediterranean is and Mediterranean will be. With its undeniably rich history, colorful geography and wide spectrum of humanity, Mediterranean is an important entity. Nevertheless, a long and rich background may not always yield a stable and secure future. In the absence of a correct perception of what is happening, the region might drift toward undesirable directions. This study argues that this is not a small probability for the Mediterranean as an economic region. Certain demographic and economic patterns of the region point at the observation that Mediterranean is losing part of its momentum. The study, which is indeed fairly eclectic, elaborates the dimensions of this observation and reveals some policy directions.
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